31 March 1908.
Beijing Shi, China
Locality: [Evidently acquired at a market or nursery; originally listed as "Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China"]
Comment: DESCRIPTION: From PI book: "From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. (No. 693, Mar. 31, 1908.) A medium-sized, white-flowering lilac. See preceeding number (S. P. I. No. 23030) for remarks. Chinese name Pai ting hsien." (Meyer) Record for 23030: "A fragrant, ornamental, large, purple-flowered lilac, growing into a big bush or small tree; very drought resistant. Chinese name Tse ting hsien. This variety and the following one (S. P. I. No. 23031) are often grafted in central china upon high-stemmed Ligustrum lucidum, making then a fine effect." (Meyer); SUB-COUNTRY GEO 2: Fengtai District; COLLECTOR'S NUMBER: 693;
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