4. 
PRUNUS ARMENIACA, 27109. Prom Mr, E, C. Parker, Mukden, Man- 
ohuria, "Common in the hills of Manchuria as far north as 
43°. A small, spreading tree. Pruit small and fibrous, 
poor quality. Valuable in America for grafting and "budding 
purposes only." (Parker.) Por distribution later. 
PRUNUS OERASUS. 27154. Prom near Kopetnari, Caucasus. A 
sweet white cherry, having large fruits and ripening in 
early June. Able to stand high summer temperatures | said 
to be a very fine variety. 27155. A sweet white cherry, 
ripening in early June; fruits not as large as those of the 
preceding number. 27156. A sweet red cherry, ripening 
very early, the end of April or beginning of May. Pruits 
not very large, but popular on account of their e»rliness, 
27157, An early, sweet, black cherry, ripening toward the 
end of May. A native Caucasus variety, obtained from the 
Experimental Station near Quirili. Able to stand high sum- 
mer temperatures. 27303. Prom Tiflis, Caucasus. A shrubby 
small fruited cherry flowering early in spring. To be tried 
as an ornamental flowering shrub, and perhaps also as a 
stock for stone fruits in semi-arid sections. (Meyer's 
introductions . ) 
PRUNUS SP. 27059. Prom near Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. A 
native plum from the Caucasus, of bluish color, medium- 
sized, found wild in the mountains, but also sparingly 
cultivated by the natives. (Meyer's Introduction.) 
PRUNUS SP. 27107. Presented by Mr. E. C. Parker, Mukden, 
Manchuria. "Chinese name 'Ying-tower ' , Common in the 
hills of Manchuria as far north ae- 44-45°, Growth re- 
sembles the sand oherry of America, Sometimes attains a 
height of 10 feet, Pruit borne along main stalks, similar 
to sand cherry and gooseberry. The fruit is tart and of 
good flavor." (Parker.) Por distribution later. 
PUNICA GRANATUM. 27049-057. A collection of nine varieties 
of named pomegranates, obtained from the Experimental 
Station near Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. PUNICA GRANATUM. 
27186. Prom near Gagri, Caucasus. A pomegranate occur- 
ring wild on stony cliffs near the seashore. Of no par- 
ticular value, save as an interesting wild plant, as the 
fruits are rather small and sour. (Meyer's introductions.) 
PYRUS COMMUNIS. Prom near Souchoum Kale, Caucasus. 27062. A 
very early ripening variety of pear called "Duchesse de 
Souchoum". Of medium size, flesh melting; ripens in June. 
