31 March 1908.
Beijing Shi, China
Locality: [Evidently acquired at a market or nursery; originally listed as "Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China"]
Comment: DESCRIPTION: A small-leaved lilac, bearing many panicles of purple flowers, grafted upon a small-leaved privet. Used much in forcing: quite rare and expensive; not hardy. Chinesis name "Shau ting hsien." (Meyer); SUB-COUNTRY GEO 2: Fengtai District; COLLECTOR'S NUMBER: 694;
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