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Primus serrulata Llndley. (Amygdalaceae.) 45056. Jap- 
anese flowering cherry plants grown at the Plant Introduc- 
tion Field Station, Rockvllle, Maryland, from scions 
presented by Mr. David Palrchlld from his place "In 
the Woods". "Var. Murasald. Deep pink semi-double 
flowers (1 inch) on short upright stems; very free 
flowering. While perhaps not quite so delicate as 
some of the very double, light pink varieties this 
makes a striking show from a distance and for park 
use can be highly recommended. Tree low heading, vig- 
orous, flowering in mid-season, (April 20 to May 1 In 
Maryland). Foliage when young an orange color, in 
autumn turns a golden yellow." (Falrchild.) 
Prunu8 serrulata Lindley. (Amygdalaceae.) 45057. Jap- 
anese flowering cherry plants grown at the Plant Introduc- 
tion Field Station, Rockvllle, Maryland, from scions 
presented by Mr. David Falrchild from his place "In 
the Woods". "Var. Choshu. Very large, deep pink, double 
flowers (1| inches) borne on long pendant stems in 
clusters of 2 to 5. Flower buds very deep pink. Late 
flowering (May 1 in Maryland). Young foliage beauti- 
ful bronze; in autumn gold and crimson. Tree not very 
vigorous nor free-flowering." (Falrchild.) 
Prunu8 serrulata Llndley. (Amygdalaceae.) 45058. Jap- 
anese flowering cherry plants grown at the Plant Introduc- 
tion Field Station, Rockvllle, Maryland, from scions 
presented by Mr. David Falrchild from his place "In 
the Woods". "Undetermined variety. Single white flowers 
borne very profusely In short upright clusters medium 
slze(l inch across), not fragrant. Mid-season (April 
10 to 20). Tree a vigorous grower; very Japanesque. 
Trunk not easily diseased. On fairly fertile soil 
forms a "tree 20 feet tall in 10 years. (Named, evi- 
dently incorreotly, Jo Beni)." (Falrchild.) 
Primus serrulata Llndley. (Amygdalaceae.) 45059. Jap- 
anese flowering cherry plants grown at the Plant Introduc- 
tion Field Station, Rockvllle, Maryland, from scions 
presented by Mr. David Falrchild from his place "In 
the Woods". "Var. Asagi. A rare variety with pale green 
flowers which have, when they first open, a strange 
but very attractive appearance; later the centers of 
the flowers turn red and they are then less attrac- 
tive. Not showy at a distance, but delicately beauti- 
ful for use in house decoration." (Falrchild.) 
