Zinziber sp. (Zinziberaceae) , 55632. From the Island of Hainan, 
China. Rhizomes presented by F. A. McClure, Canton Christian College. 
"(No.. 857.) Rhizomes of 'Hak Sam Keung' (black-hearted ginger); the 
flowers are rich pink, and a dark purple color in the center of the 
leaves as well as in the rhizome gives the plant its name. It is 
found most abundantly in sandy soil in thickets and along streams, and 
is a very promising ornamental for sewitropical regions." (McClure.) 
NOTES ON THE BEHAVIOR OF PREVIOUS INTRODUCTIONS. 
Amygdalut persica ( Amygdalaceae ) , 43134. peach. "Osprey Improved." 
From Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. "In the spring of 1920 I set 
this tree out, and this year it bore nearly a peck of fruit. The 
fruits are of good size, greenish with a bright red cheek, freestone, 
and have soft flesh of delicious flavor." (Sam Burchfield, Huron 
Valley Iris Gardens, Ann Arbor, Mich., September 27, 1922.) 
Brauica pelrinensis ( Brass icaceae ) , 45969. PAI TS'AI. A selection of 
a northern Chinese strain made by Dr. Yamei Kin. "When no other var- 
iety of Chinese cabbage made a marketable head, this strain developed 
a splendid head on every plant," (A. F. Yeager, Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station* Agricultural College, N. Dak., September 8, 1922.) 
Capsicum annuum (Solanaceae) , 47010, RED pepper. Originally from' 
Costa Rica, but sent from Zamboanga, Philippine Islands. "The seeds 
were sown early and produced strong-branched plants 3£ feet high, 
which bore an abundant crop of peppers of very good quality. The date 
of maturing was later than that of other pepper varieties usually 
grown here." (William G. Shepard, Guinea Mills, Va . , October 20, 1922.) 
Clematis tangutica obtusiuscula (Ranunculaceae) , 52337. CLEMATIS. From 
central Asia. "Although planted in March, 1922, by August 30 this had 
grown to a height of 5 feet and during the first week in September 
bore handsome yellow solitary flowers. This species is likely to 
prove an extremely popular addition to the list of large-flowered 
clematis, being the most beautiful, I believe, that I have , ever 
seen." (W. G. Shepard, Guinea Mills, Va. , September 6, 1922.) 
Cotoneaster zabeli (Malaceae), 49032. From western Hupeh, China. 
"This was planted on March 15, 1922. It grew splendidly through the 
summer, and now measures 4 feet in diameter." (W. G. Shepard, Guinea 
Mills, Va. , September 6, 1922.) 
Pyrus communis (Malaceae), 32735. PEAR. "Herzogin Elsa." From 
Germany. "I have a small tree of this variety about. 4£ feet high, 
which was sent to me four years ago. This year it bore its first 
crop; on August 25 there were 12 large pears about 3£ inches in length. 
These were sweet, juicy, and of very good quality. The tree shows some 
evidence of leaf blight but so far no twig blight, although there are 
many badly blighted trees in the neighborhood." (Dr. John E. Cannaday, 
Charleston, W. Va., August 31, 1922.) 
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