4-28-31 B0H/13. Lfts dentate almost to base. Fls more than 2 (in this case 4) w bracts (or floral br?) scarcely digitate as will Cnte and B0H. Fls greenish white or rosy, sepals dotted with carmine below middle. Petals less than 1/2 length of stamens when fl in full bloom. Note that BMJCP 380 dec. J H. niger L. includes char. J H. viscid L. acc to Cnte, w B0H, & Bom. Petals 15 in each, 1 of 2 fls counted widest lft. Sin. 4-28-31 Forsythia suspensa Valid var Sieboldi Label BMJCP 596 Fl Cult. Blion. St hollow. Fls 1 from each of the several buds grouped close together. Lvs just appearing but as far as could be seen all simple & toothed above middle. Not in RBJ's books. 4-28-31 [ACUBA say Thunb MacEwan 5-13-34] Shrub cult at Val-Mont very decerative with shining lvs bright red fls. Lvs opp, exstipulate glabrous shining. (a) Lvs yellowish green not spotted, to 3x1 in narrowed at base rather broadest above middle, distantly but deeply toothed above middle with sharp narrow apex. Petals 3/4 in. (b) Lvs with many yellow spots or blotches, to 5x2 in, less curved at base than (a), teeth less distinct. Fls the same in (a) & (b) of 1 or more short (to 2 in) racemes now latual in axil