36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 
32662 to 32676— Continued. 
32663. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
"(No. 1006, December 27, 1911.) An apricot originated by Mr. I. V. Mijurin 
in Kozlov, said to bear large, yellowish fruits of good flavor. Withstands 
unprotected the severe climate of central Russia and is probably the hardiest 
variety of apricot known. Of unusual value as a novel hardy fruit for the 
northern United States." (Meyer.) 
32664. Prunus fruticosa Pallas. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
"(No. 1007, December 27, 1911.) A variety of Siberian cherry, said to bear 
very abundantly, fruits of large size. Originated by Mr. I. V. Mijurin in Kozlov. 
Of high value like preceding number." (Meyer.) 
32665. Prunus fruticosa Pallas. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
"(No. 1008, December 27, 1911.) A variety of Siberian cherry, of very dwarf 
growth, and bears sweet fruits, which is a great rarity among this species. Origi- 
nated by Mr. I. V. Mijurin in Kozlov. Of high value like the preceding num- 
bers. " (Meyer.) 
32666. Sorbus aucuparia X Americana. Rowan. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
"(No. 1009, December 27, 1911.) A rowan bearing large, sweet-flavored 
fruits of dark-red color, which are said to be pleasant eating. Originated by 
Mr. I. V. Mijurin at Kozlov. Of special value like No. 1006 (S. P. I. No. 
32663)." (Meyer.) 
32667. Ribes aureum Pursh. Golden currant. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
"(No. 1010, December 27, 1911.) A variety of currant said to bear large 
fruits of good, sweet flavor, ranging in colors from dark purple to pale yellow. 
Extremely hardy, thriving on even the poorest soils. Originated by Mr. I. V. 
Mijurin at Kozlov. Of particular value for the northern sections of the United 
States." (Meyer.) 
32668. Rosa spinosissima X rugosa. Rose. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
" (No. 1011, December 27, 1911.) A rose of low, dense growth and exception- 
ally hardy. Flowers said to be large and of a pale-rose color. Originated by 
Mr. I. V. Mijurin at Kozlov. Of special value for the northern United States. " 
(Meyer.) 
32669. Prunus spinosa X domestica. Plum. 
From Kozlov, Tambov Government, Russia. 
"(No. 1012, December 28, 1911.) A plum, being a hybrid between Prunus 
spinosa and P. domestica, Green Reine Claude variety. Originated by Mr. I. V. 
Mijurin at Kozlov and temporarily named by him Bjeli Tjorn, meaning white 
sloe. Fruits almost round, medium size, of yellowish white color, and good 
keeping qualities. Trees of medium size, rather slow in growth, but are heavy 
bearers and exceptionally hardy. Of high value for the colder sections of the 
United States. " {Meyer.) 
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