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Passifloris maliformis L. (Passlf loraceae . ) 39383. Seeds 
of a curuba from Bogota, Colombia.' Presented by Mr. Henry 
Coronado, Columbian Bureau of Information, Washington, 
0. C, through Mr. W. E. Saf ford . "Fruit depressed sphe- 
roid, hard shelled, suitable for shipping. Pulp of fine 
flavor used for making sherbets." (Saf ford.) 
Prinsepia sinensis (Oliver) Schneider. (Amygdalaceae . ) 
39432. Seeds from near Pu cheng, Shansi, China. "A spiny 
shrub, having many long branches, growing from 3 to 5 feet 
in height and of spreading habits. Foliage lanceolate and 
serrate, resembling that of a Rhamnus. Flowering early in 
May with pale-rosy flowers, produced in great masses. In 
July the fruits ripen which are of a dark-red color and 
resemble small cherries in general appearance. They are 
quite juicy but sour; however they vary a good deal as re- 
gards size, degree of juiciness and acidity, some being 
edible out of hand, while others are very acrid. By se- 
lection, strains could be obtained no doubt, which could 
be cultivated as garden fruits. The shrubs love a well- 
drained situation and thrive quite well even on rocky 
debris. Of value as an ornamental spring-flowering bush 
and as a prospective fruiting shrub, especially for the 
dryer parts of the United States, where the winters are 
not too severe. Local Chinese name Tzu yu, meaning 'spiny 
elm.'" (Meyer's Introduction.) 
Prunus armeniaca L. (Amygdalaceae.) 39429-430. Seeds 
of apricots from Pekin, China. Two forms, one "a large 
apricot of soft yellow color and of mango shape, which Is 
a very unusual form among apricots, said to come from the 
vicinity of Paotlngfu, Chill," the other "with fruits as 
large as small apples, of whitish-yellow color with some 
blush on one side, of fresh and sweet taste, said to come 
from the same vicinity" (Meyer's introductions.) 
Primus armeniaca, L. (Amygdalaceae.) 39439. Seeds of 
wild apricots, from near Lien ma, Shansi, China. "Wild 
apricots grow in great profusion here and there on the 
mountain sides at elevations between 3000 and 5000 feet 
above sea. Trees of medium size, fruits generally small 
and sourish, but often most beautifully colored. The na- 
tives collect these fruits for their kernels, which are 
pickled in brine after the skin has been removed and which 
are eaten as appetizers with 'snacks' or before meals. 
They are also used in high-class confectionery, like alm- 
onds, which the Chinese do not have, strange to say. Chi- 
nese name Shan Using , meaning 'mountain apricot.' For 
trial in such northern sections as Colorado, Utah, Wyo-t, 
ming, etc." (Meyer's introduction.) 
