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keeping qualities, and can be purchased at any time 
throughout the entire winter. It is in best condition 
to be eaten during the latter part of winter and early 
spring. M (Reimer . ) 
Pyrus sp. (Malaceae), 46581. Pear. From China. 
Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, Superin- 
tendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent. 
"No. 59. Hung Li, or 'Red Pear.' Obtained at Mao Shan, 
near Malanyu, Chihli , China. This pear is of medium 
size, distinctly round in shape, yellow with a beautiful 
red blush. This red color is quite rare in oriental 
pears. The flesh is very f irm, juicy, and sweet, but not 
high in quality. It is an extraordinary keeper , and can 
be found on the markets until late winter." (Reimer.) 
Pyrus ussuriensis (Malaceae), 46585. Pear. From 
China. Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, 
Superintendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, 
Talent. "No. 50. Ta Suan Li. The name means 'Big Sour Pear. ' 
Obtained at Mao Shan, near Malanyu, Chihli, China. This 
is one of the most Interesting and may prove one of 
the most valuable pears that I saw in China. It is very 
popular in the mountain districts northeast of Peking. 
The fruit is medium to large in size, slightly flattened 
in shape and greenish yellow in color. It has a per- 
sistent calyx, and the stem is medium to long. The 
flesh is hard, possesses large grit cells around the 
core, and has a very tart flavor. It is an excellent 
keeper and, under suitable conditions, often retains its 
standard quality until early spring. While it cannot be 
recommended as a desirable commercial variety , it should 
prove of great value in breeding blight-resistant and 
hardy varieties for cold regions. In our work the wild 
P. ussuriensis has shown greater resistance to pear blight 
than any other species, and since this species also 
endures more cold than any other, this variety should 
prove of great value in breeding work." (Reimer.) 
Pyrus ussuriensis (Malaceae), 46586. Pear. From 
China. Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, 
Superintendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, 
Talent. "No. 54. E'Li or Nah Li. Obtained at Mao Shan, 
near Malanyu, Chihli, China. The fruit of this pear is 
very large, of oblong shape and greenish color. It 
ripens the latter part of September, is very fragrant 
and of poor flavor. The calyx is persistent. It is to 
be regretted that the flavor is not better; however, 
