6. 
wild plums, wild cherries, some remarkable wild grapes 
and Chinese pears. Reports that the Yang taw (Actinidia 
chiriens^Ls), eaten with sugar and cream like strawberries, 
is a delicious fruit. Promises to send any seeds and plants 
which may "be desired from his region. Expects to arrive 
in China May, 1910. 
PENNSYLVANIA. Prof. Robert W. Hale, Lehigh University , South*' 
Bethlehem, Pa. Is establishing an arboretum in connection 
with the University and is particularly interested in the 
question of stocks for the production of dwarf fruit trees. 
SPAIN; Madrid. Hon. Maddin Summers, American Consul. Mr. 
Summers was instrumental in the introduction of the Spanish 
winter muskmelons. These are a delicious fruit - he thinks 
quite as good or better than our best cantaloupes. They -are 
gathered and hung in cellars to ripen. This introduction 
promises to be one of great value. 
TEXAS. Mr. J. P. Borden of Pierce, Texas, has engaged the 
services of Mr. F. W. Clarke and wants to test any plants 
which have promise for the coastal region of Texas. These 
experiments will be under Mr. Clarke's direct supervision 
and will be in the nature of private experiments. 
