Quercus cornea (S. P. I. Nos. 10633 and 27925). 
Quercus cornea, an evergreen oak from China. The acorns 
are as hard-shelled as hickory nuts »nd the kernels almost as 
sweet as Spanish chestnuts. They are keenly relished by "both 
natives and Europeans and are sold in large quantities in the 
markets of Canton and Hongkong. At this time it is difficult 
to predict how hardy this species will prove in America; how- 
ever, it is worthy of trial from Washington southward. 
Young plants will he available for distribution in the 
spring of 1911. 
