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shrub, closely related to the horse-chestnut, Is decidedly 
ornamental and of special value as a garden shrub for 
those semi-arid sections of the tjriited States where the 
printers are not too severe." (Meyer's introduction.) 
NOTES PROM CORRESPONDENTS ABROAD. 
Palestine. Jerusalem. Mr. John D. Whiting writes 
January 19, "I am gratified to learn that the Jellies and 
preserves sent you were found not only delicious., but that 
the hawthorn has aroused special interest. We have three 
species of hawthorn trees that grow here. The variety 
used for this jelly is the Crataegus azarolus L. The fruit, 
which is about three-fourths of an inch in diameter,, is 
bright yellow when ripe, and eaten raw by the natives who 
like the acidity of the juice. They do not ripen till 
mid-summer, which would be the earliest they could be 
sent. To make the jelly the fruit is covered with water 
so that in the kettle there is clear water above the fruit 
a little less than one-third of the fruit below. , This is 
boiled till the hawthorn is thoroughly cooked. The juice 
is strained off and an equal quantity, by measure, of 
granulated sugar is added and boiled until properly jel- 
lied. For large quantities, as we make it, about an 
hour ' s boiling is required. Small amounts take less time." 
Algeria. Algiers. Dr. L. Trabut writes January 12, 
1915, "I have received in a collection the Moroccan vari- 
eties of orange. I have one orange from Tetuan, one from 
Tanger, and two from eastern Morocco. But nothing so very 
remarkable. These oranges have been recommended too high- 
ly, inasmuch as those, by whom the oranges have been 
tasted, have found them during the hot seasons in the 
mountain gorges and at that moment all oranges appear ex- 
cellent. I have not thought I needed to send you cuttings 
because I thought that you would not have use for any va- 
rieties much Inferior to those which you have. The Al- 
gerian Navel shows itself to be very Interesting. It is a 
seedling. The fruit is large, depressed, very juicy and 
with a pronounced navel. It is at present the only inter- 
esting local type of this group. You have had it already. 
If you wish it I will send you a new shipment. The Al- 
gerian navel is two months later than the Washington na- 
vel. It is superior having a more juicy, more melting 
pulp . " 
China. Pekin. Mr. D. P. Higgins writes, March 26, 
1915: "I have had the pleasure of several interesting con- 
versations with Mr. Meyer. He is certainly a hard worker. 
I was disappointed to learn from him of his difficulties 
