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When it was found that some of Mr. Rock's chestnuts, secured in 
1922, were failing to germinate, he was requested to make another at- 
tempt to secure some of the more important of the forms sent in the 
previous year. It was not practicable to do this but in September, 
1923, Mr. Rock succeeded in securing a good supply of nuts of a Cas- 
tanopsis, which may be briefly described as follows: 
58394. castanopsis sp. A 8emideciduous tree growing 50 to 70 
feet tall, with trunks 4 to 6 feet in diameter. The nuts were col- 
lected at an altitude of 8,200 feet and were received in excellent 
condition. Germination good. The nuts resemble in shape medium- 
sized acorns and are said to be sweet and edible. According to Mr. 
Rock, this is one of the finest and hardiest timber trees in the 
region. The young seedlings are vigorous growers and promise to 
give us a collection of fine trees. 
B. T. Galloway. 
