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Paeonia moutan. (Ranunculaceae . ) 38340. Plants of t'r"ee 
peonies from Tsaochou fu, Shantung, China. "Twelve rare 
varieties of tree peonies, among ) which are said; to; be yel- 
low, blue, green, and black flowered .ones . The soil best 
suited to these tree peonies is- a loose porous,- sandy loam, 
with perfect drainage and of great depth. In the district 
to the northwest of Tsao-chou one finds such soil and 
climatic conditions as seem to suit this peony to per- 
fection and the plants are grown there on fields as regular 
crops and are sent all over eastern- China, going as far 
south as Canton, and as far north as Mukden to be used 
mainly for forcing purposes. There / are said, to be more 
than 300 varieties in cultivation here. The best time for 
transplanting is considered to be September, while propa- 
gation is effected through division. The plants require 
three and one-half feet distance in all directions to de- 
velop to perfection, while older plants need even 4-6 feet 
distance apart. At the approach of winter these peonies 
are covered over with some soil, which is taken away again 
in early March. This saves the flower buds from being 
winter-killed and reduces danger of damage by men or 
beasts, as the wood of the tree peony is quite brittle. It 
is thought that possibly an industry could be established 
in some suitable section of the semi-arid southwestern 
United States, where the tree peony could be grown in large 
quantities, to supply florists with one of the most deco- 
rative flowers for winter forcing purposes." (Meyer's 
introduction. ) 
Paulownia fortunei? ( Scrophulariaceae . ) 38184. Root 
cuttings from the village of Chin kao tchien, Honan, China. 
"A paulownia, planted here and there on sandy lands as a 
soil binder and a windbreak. The wood is of a very light 
nature and is used in the construction of light furniture, 
playthings for children, bowls, jars, etc. Of value as a 
soil binder and an ornamental park tree, especially for the 
mild wintered sections of the United States." (Meyer's 
Introduction.) 
Punica granatum. (Punicaceae . ) 38185. Cuttings of a 
pomegranate from Tsaochou fu, Shantung, China. "A pome- 
granate, producing very large double flowers of a brilliant 
red color. No fruits are set. Chinese name, 'Hswang sheh 
liuhua,' meaning 'Double flowered pomegranate.' Obtained 
from the garden of the Roman Catholic Mission." (Meyer 'scrrsj 
introduction.) 
Pyrus sinensis. .(Malaceae.) 38240-242, 38262-271, 38277- 
278. Cuttings of pears from Shansi, Honan, and Shantung, 
China. Fifteen varieties, some of which are remarkable for 
their keeping qualities, and others of very large size, all 
of probable value for breeding work. (Meyer's introduction.) 
