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sweetish and the quality only fair. In some places 
in northern China this pear has proved to be the most 
profitable variety." (Reimer.) 
Pyrus sp. (Malaceae), 46577. Pear. From China. 
Cuttings collected by Prof. P. C. Reimer, Superintendent, 
Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent. "No. 52. 
Tang Li. Obtained at Mao Shan, near Malanyu, Chihli, 
China. This is a large pear, ovate or ovate-oblong 
in shape, and of a russet color. The calyx is 
deciduous. The flesh is firm and the grit cells are 
not noticeable . The flavor is sweet and of fair quality . 
This is an interesting variety, since it shows some of- 
the characteristics of P. ussuriensis, especially in leaf 
characters , while the russet color of the fruit is not 
characteristic of this species. It may be a hybrid 
with P. ussuriensis as one of the parents." (Reimer.) 
Pyrus sp. (Malaceae), 46578. Pear. Prom China. 
Cuttings collected by Prof . P. C. Reimer, Superintendent, 
Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent. "No. 53. 
FoChienHsi. Obtained at Mao Shan, near Malanyu, Chihli, 
China. This pear is of medium size , slightly flattened , 
yellowish in color, and with the calyx deciduous. The 
flesh is hard, juicy, and rather sweet. It is an 
excellent keeper and shipper. Highly regarded in 
northern China." (Reimer.) 
Pyrus sp. (Malaceae), 46579. Pear. From China. 
Cuttings collected by Prof. P. C. Reimer, Superintendent, 
Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent. "No. 55. 
Ma Li. Obtained at Mao Shan, near Malanyu, Chihli, China. 
This flat pear is medium to large, yellow in color, 
russet toward the base, and covered with small, light 
dots. It has a deciduous calyx and the stem is of medium 
length. The flesh is firm, rather coarse, sweet, and 
fair in quality. It ripens the latter part of August 
in northern China." (Reimer.) 
Pyrus sp. (Malaceae), 46580. Pear. From northern 
China. Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, Super- 
intendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent. 
"No. 58. Yarh Li. Obtained at Mao Shan, near Malanyu, 
Chihli, China. This is the most widely grown pear in 
northern China. It is of large size, and resembles 
Bartlett in shape. It has a beautiful, clear, light 
yellow color. The flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet, and 
free from grit cells. This pear possesses extraordinary 
