The Tanguti an almond {Amygdalus tangutica , S.P.I. No. 39898). 
A large bush growing out from the crevice of a large 
rock. Such a situation indicates the remarkable drought 
resistant quality of this almond. It is found at eleva- 
tions of from 4000 to 10000 feet and can stand . great 
drought, cold and dry heat. . Photo No. 13095 by Frank N. 
Meyer, Lan Tsai, Kansu, China, Oct. 29, 1914. 
