A Grafted Persimmon Tree in China. 
The Japanese Persimmon or Kaki as grown in our south- 
ern states is generally a comparatively small tree, where- 
as the Chinese varieties of this fruit which Mr. Frank 
Meyer is sending in appear to form larger trees. The use 
of Diospyros lotus as a stock for these Chinese persimmons 
has been questioned by American nurserymen. The above 
photograph shows that in China at least it is a congenial 
stock for Chinese varieties. This particular variety is 
known as the "Kuo kei" (S.P.I. No. 37469). Photo No. A 29, 
by F. N. Meyer, near Lingpau, Honan, China, Dec. 23, 1913. 
