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diameter of nearly two inches, is dark-red, very juicy, and 
although slightly hitter, quite pleasant to the taste." 
(Hillebrand. ) Would likely improve under cultivation. (Muel- 
ler.) For distribution later. 
SALIX SPP. (Salicaceae. ) 30923-929. Cuttings of willows 
from Thian Shan, Chinese Turkestan. These willows vary in 
size from small shrubs to small trees, all growing at high 
altitudes in the mountains. Mostly recommended as garden and 
park trees for the cooler portions of the United States. 
(Meyer's introductions.) For distribution later. 
SPIRAEA SPP. (Rosaceae.) 30934-935. Cuttings of Spiraea 
from Thian Shan, Chinese Turkestan. 30934. "A shrubby Spi- 
raea, occurring on dry plains in rather heavy soils. Growing 
from three to five feet tall, bearing apparently white flow- 
ers. Of possible value as a park and garden shrub in the 
northern sections of the United States." 30935. "A Spiraea, 
found on rocky mountain sides, growing from three to five 
feet in height, having tomentose branches. Of value probably 
like the preceding." (Meyer's introductions.) For distribu- 
tion later. 
TAMARIX SPP. (Tamaricaceae. ) 30930-933. Cuttings of 
tamarisks from Chinese Turkestan. Among these are some 
recommended as sand-binders, others as broom and basket 
material, and several of probable value as ornamental shrubs. 
(Meyer's introductions.) For distribution later. 
ULMUS SP. (Ulmaceae.) 30941. Cuttings of an elm from 
Aksu, Chinese Turkestan. "A cultivated variety of elm, called 
•Seda' forming a very dense well-rounded head. Growing to a 
great age and becoming through its dense black mass of 
branches a feature of the Turkestan landscape. Recommended 
as a peculiar formal shade tree for cemeteries, also as an 
ornamental tree of stiff outlines in front of buildings of 
classical designs." (Meyer's introduction.) For distribu- 
tion later. 
VITIS VINIFERA. (Vitaceae.) 30825-827. Cuttings of 
three varieties of table grapes from Tiflis, Caucasus, 
Russia. Presented by Mr. A. Rolloff , Botanic Garden. 30825. 
Mskhali. A dessert variety. Does well in alkaline soils. 
Ripens from the first to the fifteenth of September. 30826. 
Bandi. Fruitful dessert variety. May be kept until Easter. 
30827. Schafei. Ripens at the beginning of October. Can be 
kept for six months. Does not suffer from Oidium. All for 
distribution later. 
