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Issued February 14, 1923. '

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1

TO MARCH 31, 1920.

(No. 62; Nos. 49124 to 49796.)

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Issued February 14, 1923.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1

TO MARCH 31, 1920.

(No. 62; Nos. 49124 to 49796.)

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Introductory statement 1

Inventory 5

Index of common and scientific names 87

ILLUSTRATIONS.

rage.
Plate I. The fire-lilj' of Victoria Falls. {Biiphane disticha (L. f.) Her-
bert, S. P. I, No. 4925G) IG

II. The m'bulu, an East African shrub allied to the mock orange.

{Cardiogyne afiieana Bureau, S. P. I. No. 49319) 16

III. A latex-producing shrub from Mozambique. {Conopharyngia

elegans Stapf, S. P. I. No. 49322) 24

IV. An East African relative of the mangosteen. {Garcinia living-

stonei T. Anders., S. P. I. No. 49462) 24

V. A drought-resistant ornamental from Northern Rhodesia.

{Oclwa polyncura Gilg., S. P. I. No. 49595) 58

VI. A new relative of the Kafir orange. (Strychnos sp., S. P. I.

No. 49599) 58

VII. Fruits of the maululu from the Zambezi Basin. {Canthiumlan-

ciflorum Hiern, S. P. I. No. 49608) 58

VIII. A fruiting tree of the maululu. (Canthium lanciflorum Hiern,

S. P. I. No. 49608) ^_- 58

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TRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM JAN-
UARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920 (NO. 62; NOS. 49124
TO 49T96).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

During the period of three months covered by this inventory,
Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer for this office, was exploring
and collecting living plant mater'al in the region of the city of
Guatemala, Coban, Tucuru, Antigua, and El Barranquillo in the Re-
public of Guatemala, and Dr. H. L. Shantz, as Agricultural Ex-
plorer attached to the Smithsonian Expedition, was exploring and
collecting in Mozambique, East Africa, Northern Rhodesia, and the
Belgian Kongo. Inasmuch as both of these explorers are experi-
enced travelers and especially familiar with American agriculture,
what they collected has unusual value.

Of Mr. Popenoe's introductions described here, the following ap-
pear at this time of particular interest :

The lai'ge-fruited subtropical hawthorn {Crataegus stiimlosa. No. 49145),
which is used for jellies and preserves, reminds us of Frank N. ^Meyer's dis-
covery and introduction of the large grafted Chinese haws which have grown
well in this countrj\ The pacaya palm {Chamacdorea .sp., No. 49325) has an
inflorescence which is used extensively as a salad in Guatemala. The two su-
perior varieties of the coy6 (Persea schiedeana, Nos. 49329 and 49330), a close
relative of the avocado, represent a fruit new to horticulture and one of great
value for tropical and subtropical regions; these fruits, according to Mr.
Popenoe, have even a better flavor than the avocado. The three reinarkable
tropical blackberries (Ruins spp., 49331 to 49333) from Alta Vera Paz ought
at least to be valuable for breeding purposes. An entirely new species of Au-
nona (.4. sclerodenna, No. 49371). called the "posh," has a tliick, hard-shelled
fruit and ought to make a good shipper; its delicious snow-white llesh, which
is more acid and sprightly than that of the sugar-apple, should make it pop-
ular. The ochoy (Paspalvia fascicii latum. No. 49401) and the " hotz kor"
(Chaetochloa vamculifera, No. 49372) are considered among the best pas-
ture grasses of Guatemala and since they are adapted to moist regions
3^ould be available for trial on the Everglades; and the " kos-k(in " {Pennine-
~S9im complanatum, No. 49763), a most important grass from Antigua, may
■tiiso thrive there. Other interesting plants listed here with 'Sir. I'ojtenoe's
<^reful descriptions include an undetermined species of walnut fnnu Alta Vera

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2 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

Paz {.Ju<jlans sp., No. 49375) ; seven pasture and forage grasses from Alta Vera
Paz (Nos. 4^376 to 493S2) ; Persea donnell-smithil (No. 49383), a wild species
related to the avocado; two new species of scarlet sage {SaU-ia spp., Nos. 493S9
and 49742), one with flowers someAvhat richer in color than those of the scarlet
sage in cultivation in America and the other with flowers t\Aice as large; also
a new blue-flowered species (Salvia amurtssiina, 497S0) and a species of Alpinia
(No. 49443), related to the ginger of connnerce, which produces bright-red fruits
used by the Kekchi Indians as an ingredient of soups and stews. Dahlia ma^-
onii (No. 49757), a new species discovered by Mr. Popenoe, grows to a height
of 18 feet and bears lilac-pink flowers, whereas D. popenovii (No. 49758) is
only 4 feet high and bears crimson flowers. Doctor SafCord considers the latter
to be one of the wild parents of the cultivated cactus dahlias.

Doctor Shantz's introductions which should be emphasized are as
follows :

Panicum madagascariense (No. 49210), a grass for the sandy soils of the
South; tlie m'goma tree {Ricinodendron lautanenii. Nos. 49213 and 49214) of
Southern Rhodesia, the wood of which is remarkal>ly light; the Morula (Sclero-
carya caffro, Nos. 49215 and 49315), a beautiful tree bearing edible fruits with
oily seeds; a tropical jujube (Zi.tiphns mncionnin, No. 49219) from Bulawayo;
the Rhodesian teak (Baikiaea plurijuga. No. 40228) ; the Rhodesian ash
(Burkea africana. No. 49230) ; the Rhodesian mahogany (Pahudia qiianzensis,
JS'o. 49241) ; two wild persimmons {Diospyros spp., Nos. 49235 and 49236) from
Victoria Falls and two from the Transvaal (Nos. 49298 and 49299) ; the inkulu
(Diospyros senegalcnsis, No. 49586) from the Kafue River; the uteta tree
(Caesolpinia sp., No. 49460), a legume bearing poisonous pods which the natives
boil in four successive waters before they are safe to eat ; the popular native
fruit mahobohobo (Uapaca snnsibarica, No. 49466), astringent when green but
sweet when ripe; the impinji (Ximenia americana, No. 49467), a fruit re-
sembling the American plum; and three as yet undetermined species — the
m'seche (No. 49469) having the odor of a lychee, the m'fwefee (No. 49470)
with very sweet edible fruits, and the m'tantanvara (No. 49471) with fruits
like the wild cherry. The Kafir orange {Strychnos spinosa) has fruited so well
in Forida that another small-fruited species (No. 49.399), with an agreeable
flavor, may make the improvement of this wild fruit possible. The m'tingele
(No. 49607), the maululu (Canthinm lanciflornm. No. 49608. reported to be
one of the most delicious fruits of the Mctoria Falls region), and the m'pila
(No. 49609) are promising wild fruits.

Fenugreek is an important forage crop in Egypt and has just fallen
short of being a real success in our own South. Its relative from New
South Wales {THgonella stutvisswia, Xo. 49124), which Sir Thomas
Mitcliell recommends for use like spinach, deserves to be thoroughly
tested.

Through Consul Deichman, of Valparaiso, we have received a val-
uable collection of Chilean trees, some of which will doubtless find a
home in the region around San Francisco, where already several of
these Chilean species seem quite at home. They include three of the
Chilean oaks {Xofliofagus spp., Nos. -lO^Tl to 4927C).

Vicary Gibbs has sent us bulbs of the beautiful Nomocharis (.V.
1-)0.rdantMna^ No. 49281), a lilylike plant from western China, which,
Keginald Farrer says, the Chinese eat as they do onions".

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31^ 1920. 3

Stranvaesla davidlana (Xo, 492ST) is a valuable new shrub from
western China which has behaved as an evergreen in Washington,
D. C, and deserves to be used extensively in dooryards; it is at-
tractive through the winter.

It remains to be seen whether Mr. Xeipp's Gladiolus malangensls
(No. 49369) from west Africa is of value for the breeders of this
showy and popular flower.

J. B. Norton, the asparagus breeder, has seeded at Hartsville, S. C,
what he considers the hardiest of the evergreen ornamental species
of asparagus {Asparai,us acutifol'ms, Xo. 49458) and recommends it
for dooryard hedges. It is suggestive of a fine-leaved juniper, and
since it has storage roots and drought-resistant foliage it should be
valuable for dry regions.

Through the kindness of Doctor Bums, of the Bombay Depart-
ment of AgTiculture, 16 species of forage grasses (Nos. 49506 to
49521) have been obtained for trial by Professor Piper, particularly
in the Southern States.

An entirely new cereal crop from Sierra Leone, called fundi
{Digitaiia exilis, Nos. 49522 to 49524), is sent in by Mr. Scotland,
Director of Agriculture. It is reported to be adapted to light soils
and to produce a grain of very good flavor suited for the use of
invalids.

The massaranduba {Mimusojjs Iniberi^ No. 49709), of Para, is re-
lated to the sapote and may succeed in southern Florida; it is a
market fruit in Para. The cupu-assii {Theohroma grandif,ora^ No.
49710) from this same region, a close relative of cacao, bearing its
fruits on the trunk, is one of the most important fruit trees of the
State of Para. Neither of these appears to have been cultivated else-
where in the Tropics.

The goa bean {Botor tetragonoloba^ No. 49711) has grown well in
Florida, and since its young pods make a delicious vegetable similar
to snap beans it deserves study as a winter vegetable for shipping to
northern markets. Its edible tubers are said to contain 24 per cent
of protein.

Since the hondapara of India {Dillenia indica^ No. 49713) has
flowered at Miami it deserves further study as an ornamental and
fruit tree as well.

An imusual collection of seeds (Nos, 49613 to 49661) has been
sent in by Mr. Cave, curator of the Lloyd Botanic Garden at Dar-
jiling. It includes Berberis angulosa (No. 49616) with berries nearly
an inch long; a Ilimalayan birch {Betula utilis, No. 49620) from
Kashmir; a Chinese hazelnut {Oorglus /erc>a?,No. 49626),20 feet tall;
the blady grass {Imperata cylindrica^ No. 49637), which produces
a paper pulp almost equal to that of esparto; the giant lily {LiUinn

4 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

giganteum, No. 49641). growing to 9 feet in height; Michelia excfilsa
(No. 49642) and M. lanuginosa (No. 49643), two beautiful trees;
Piptanthus nepalensis (No. 49645), a hardy evergreen climber with
large racemes of yellow flowers ; a wild cherry tree {Pi^mus cerasoi-
des, No. 49647) with cymes of rose-red flowers; and a species of
currant {Rihes griifUhii^ No. 49651) with fruit clusters 9 inches long.
The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels: and the descriptive
and botanical notes have been arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine, who
has had general supervision of this inventory. The manuscript has
been prepared by Miss Esther A. Celander and Miss Patty T. New-
bold.

David Faikohild,

Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington, D. C, Octoler 18, 1921.

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I N V E N T 0 R Y ."

49124. Trigonijlla suavissima Lindl. Fabaccai.

From Sydney, New South AVales. Seeds presented by J. H. IMaiden, direc-
tor, Botanic Gardens, through A. J. Pieters, of the Bureau of Plant In-
dustry. Received January 9, 1920.

This cloverlike plant, called "Darling clover" in Australia, where it is native,
has fragrant stems and foliage and in favorable locations is perennial, becoming
3 feet or more in height. When grown on rich black soils subject to periodic
inundations it produces a large quantity of nutritious herbage, of which stock
are particularly fond and on which they fatten. It provides good feed in late
winter and early spring, hence it is a valuable addition to pastures. Sir Thomas
Mitchell wrote of this plant, which he called "Australian shamrock," " The per-
fume of this herb, its freshness and flavor, induced me to try it as a vegetable,
and we found it delicious and tender as spinach." The perfume is due to the
presence of coumarin. If cut when in flower an<l properly cured it makes good
hay. (Adapted from Keio BuUctin of MiscGllaneous Information, 1909, p. 12.)

49125 to 49137.

From Rochester, N. Y. Cuttings presented by John Dunbar, assistant su-
perintendent of parks. Received January 3, 1920.

49125. Berberis dubobrivensis C. Schneid. Berberidaceje. Barberry.
"Berheris duroinvensis is a supposed hybrid between B. poireti and

some unknown species which was raised at Rochester, therefore its
specific name." {Alfred Rehder.)

49126. Berberis emarginata Willd. Berberidacea. Barberry.
A Siberian Berberis which becomes 3 or 4 feet in height. The leaves

are narrowly obovate, and the yellow flowers appear in May. The
slender red fruits mature in September and October. (Adapted from
Gn impel. Otto, and Hayne, Ahhildungen dcr fremden nol::arten, vol. 1,
p. 18. pi. 62.)

49127. Berberis oblonga (Regel) C. Schneid. Berberidacefe. Barberry.
"Allied to Berberis lieteropoda, but has angular branches, obovate

leaves, and 10 to 20 flowered racemes, followed by oblong fruits. The
plant is a native of Turkestan." (Alfred Rehder.)

' All introductions consist of seeds unless otherwise noted.

It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other
plants used in these inventories are tliose which the material bore when received by the
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and. further, that the printing of such
names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this country.
As the different varieties are studied, their identity fully established, their entrance into
the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in American litera-
ture becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing in these inventories
in many cases undoubtedly will be changed by the specialists interested in the various
groups of plants and the forms of the names brought into harmony with recognized
American codes of nomenclature.

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49135 to 49137— Continued.

49128. Bekberis poireti C. Sclineid. Berberidace?e. Barberry.

A hardy and handsome shrub, native to northern China, with slender,
arching branches and simple spines. It reaches 5 feet in height. The
leaves are quite narrow, with green lower surfaces, and the ovoid or
oblong fruits are a deep blood red. (Adapted from Bailey, Standard
Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 1, p. .'{DO.)

49129. Berbebis vereuculosa Hemsl. and "Wils. Berberidacese.

Barberry.

This attractive Chinese Berberis is found as an evergreen shrub in
western Szechwan, where it becomes 3 or 4 feet in height. The yellow
flowers and ovoid purplish blue fruits are borne among the small, very
spiny leaves. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. SJfS^.)

49130. Berberis vulgaris L. Berberidacese. Barberry.
Variety lutea.

"Mr. Dunbar showed me Berieris vulgaris var. lutea, a garden
hybrid. It is a small, pale, slender-fruited form, not a particularly free
fruiter but would carry its seedlessness, I believe." {David Fairchild,
Report of Western Trip, 1919, p. 16.)

49131. EvoDiA daniellii (Benn.) Hems. Rutacepe.
{Xanthoxylum daniellii Benn.)

A moderate-sized bushy tree, 10 to 20 feet high, witli unequally pin-
nate leaves up to 3 inches in length. The flowers appear in June and
.July in numerous corymbose panicles. The fruit consists of a number
of oblong or elongated capsules which have a peculiar aromatic odor
and a pungent bitter flavor. The Chinese are said to use parts of this
fruit as a condiment. (Adapted from Bennett, Annals and Magazine of
Natural History, 3d ser., vol. 10, p. 198.)

49132. Hamamelis mollis Oliver. Hamamelidacea?.

A large bush or small ti-ee, sometimes 30 feet high, native to western
China. The roundish short-stemmed toothed leaves are 4 to 5 inches
long, and the golden-yellow flowers are borne in nearly sessile heads.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 788^.)

49133 and 49134. Hibiscus syriacus L. Malvaceae. Rose of Sharon.
49133. White and red. 49134. A'ariety caeruleus.

49135. Malus floribunda Siebold. Malacete. Apple.
(Pyrus floribunda Kirchn.)

" The best known of the eastern Asiatic crabs is Malus floribunda.
This is one of the handsomest and most satisfactory of all flowering
trees for this climate. It blooms every year without fail, and as it
reaches maturity it assumes a picturesque habit. The bright pink flower
buds are very beautiful and the masses of small flowers which com-
pletely cover the branches are at first pink and gradually become white."
(Bulletin of Popular Information, Arnold Arboretum, Xo. 3.)

49136. Parrotia persica (DC.) INIeyer. Hamamelidacere.

A small tree, 10 to 15 feet high, found native in Persia and Trans-
caucasia. The alternate coarsely toothed leaves become brilliantly
colored in autumn, and the heads of small flowers are conspicuous for
their scarlet anthers. The wood of this tree is exceedingly hard and
durable. (Adapted from Curiis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 57'i'j.)

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49125 to 49137— Coiitinned.

49137. Tamakix hispida Willd. Tamaricacete. Tamarisk.

A very ornamental shrub of graceful habit, not more than 4* feet high,
with very finely divided leaves and beautiful racemes of minute pink
flowers, which appear in September. (Adapted from Revue Jlorticole,
roh 66, p. 352, pi. lS9.'i.)

49138 to 49144.

From Shansi, China, Presented by Prof. Joseph Bailie, Berkeley, Calif.
Received January 3, 1920.

49138. AvEXA NUDA Hoe.jor. Poace.^p. Naked oats.
" Huskless oats from Shansi Province." (Bailie.)

49139. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribu. Poaceae. Millet.
(Setaria itOAlica Beauv.)

A variety with straw-colored seeds.

49140. HoLCus SORGHUM L. Poacea?. Sorghum.
(8orghu7n vulgare Pers.)

" Kaoliang seed from Shansi Province."

49141. LiNUii usiTATissiMUM L. Linacefe. Flax.
" Eu ma tze from Taichow." {Bailie.)

49142. PiNUS BUNGEANA Zucc. PinacetB. White-barked pine.
Seeds of one of the most strikingly beautiful of the oriental conifers.
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 42730.

49143 and 49144. Solanum tuberosum L. Solauacese. Potato.

49143. Tubers from an unnamed variety.

49144. Seed from an unnamed variety.

49145 to 49148.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds collected by Wilson
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Pieceived January 5, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

49145. Crataegus stipulosa (H. B. K.) Steud. MalacesE. Manzanilla.

"(No. 232a.) The manzanilla is a large shrub or small tree, native to
Guatemala, attaining a height of about 20 feet. In the spring it pro-
duces white flowers resembling apple blossoms, and in the fall the yellow
applelike fruits, about If inches in diameter, are gathered and eaten in
various ways, principally stewed and in the form of jelly."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45575.

49146. Passieloea ligularis Juss. Passifloracese. Sweet granadilla.

"(No. 283«.) Tlie sweet granadillu is grown in the highlands of Guate-
mala and produces fruit the size of a hen's egg, with a thick, brittle shell
inclosing a white gelatinous pulp with a delicate aromatic flavor."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43437.

49147. KuHus tuekckheimii Rydb. Rosacese. Mora.

"(No. 234'o.) A wild Itubus conunon in the vicinity of San Lucas,
Guatemala, at an altitude of nearly 7,000 feet. In habit and fruit this
plant resembles the blackberry ; the berry is, however, lighter in color.

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49145 to 49148— Continued.

with a ratlier acid flavor. The fruit is used for preserves and for stew-
lug."

For previous iutroduction, see S. P. I. No. 43438.

49148. Spondias puepubea L. Anacardiaceoe. Red mombin.

"(No. 235a.) A small stiff or sometimes spreading tropical American
tree up to 2.5 feet in height, with compound leaves up to 6 inches long
and purplish maroon flowers in few-flowered racemes. The oblong-
ovoid fruit is commonly purplish and about an inch in length."

49149 to 49160.

From Victoria Falls, Rhodesia. A collection of see<ls presented by C.
Starke & Co., Mowbray, Cape Town, through Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricul-
tural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 6,
1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49149. Chaetochloa italica (L. ) Scribn. Poacese. Millet.
(Setaria italica Beauv. )

" (No. 2S4.) Boer manna."

49150 to 49152. Citrullus vulgabis Schrad. Cucurbitaceae.

Watermelon.
" Three varieties."

49150. "(No. 288.) Starice's Mammoth White Kafir melon."

49151. "(No. 290.) ' Tsama melon." "

49152. "(No. 291.) ' Monketaan melon.'"

49153. Cuoukbita maxima Duchesne. Cucurbitacete. Pumpkin.
" (No. 289.) Fraserdale Improved Boer pumpkin."

49154. HoRDEUM vuLGARE PALLIDUM Seringe. Poacese. Barley.
" (No. 287.) Cape 6-rowed barley."

49155. HoRDEUM VULGARE TBiFURCATUM (Schlecht.) Beavcn. Poaceae.

Barley.
" (No. 286.) Nepal or beardless barley-wheat."

49156. Medicago sativa L. Fabacea?. Alfalfa.
" (No. 282.) Recleaned Cape lucern."

49157. Melilotus iKDicA (L.) All. Fabaceje. Yellow sweet clover.
" (No. 281.) Cape Stink Klaver."

49158. Phalaris minob Eetz. Poacere. Grass.

"(No. 283.) Cape Canary seed."

An annual grass, native to the Mediterranean countries, but introduced
into many parts of the world. It is erect or ascending with tufted culms
up to 3 feet in height and linear leaves from 2 to 6 inches long. ( Adapted
from Thiselton-Dt/er, Flora Capensis, vol. 7, p. 6S2.)

49159. Phaseolus aubeus Roxb. Fabaceje. Mung bean.
"(No. 280.) Green Moonghi."

49160. Sec ale cebeale L. Poacete. Rye.
"(No. 285.) Cape Early rye."

JANUARY 1 TO M.YECH 31, 1920. 9

49161. FAGorvRUM vulgare Hill. Polygonaceae. Buckwheat.

(F. esculcntum Moench.)
From Brisbjmo, Queensland. Presented by H. C. Qiiodling, director, De-
partment of Agriculture. Received January 6, 1920.
" Sarrasin. Although we received the original sample under the name of
' Sarragin ' buckwheat, I am of the opinion that ' Sarrasin ' is the correct
name." (Quodling.)

49162 to 49173.

From Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia. See<ls collected by Dr. H. L.
Shantz, Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industrj'. Re-
ceived January 8, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49162. Bauhinia sp. Csesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 262. Victoria Falls. November IG, 1919.) A large tree with
a large, dry, almost solid pod."

49163. LuFFA CYLiNDRicA (L.) Roemcr. Cucurbitacese.
(L. aegyptiaca Mill.)

"(No. 273a. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A Luffa growing
in the garden at the hotel ; may be a native form ; it forms a large
fibi'ous pepo about 6 or 7 inches long."

49164. Markhamia sp. Bignoniacese.

"(No. 265. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A small tree with
long pods bearing winged seeds."

49165. Oplismenus africanus capensis (Hochst.) Stapf. Poacese.

Grass.

"(No. 273. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A grass from a
palm grove ; it looks to be good forage, especially for partially shaded
areas of the South."

49166. Thunbergia sp. Acanthacese.

"(No. 274. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A shrub or woody
vine with fragrant white flowers and black fruits."

49167. XiMENiA AMERICANA L. Olacacese. False sandalwood.
"(No. 248. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919.) Impinji. A small

plum with reddish yellow or orange skin which is bitter and unpleasant,
but the flavor much like a good cherry, not sour and not sweet. Grows
on a small tree and fruits abundantly. Should be useful for jam and
jelly; also as a flavor for drinks."

49168. Helianthus argophylltjs Torr. and Gray. Asteraceie.

Sunflower.

"(No. 247. Beira, Mozambique. November 3, 1919.) A silver-leaved
sunflower grown as an ornamental at Beira and at Lourenco Marques."

49169. Garcinia livingstonei T. Anders. Clusiacese.

"(No. 263o. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) Miinkmwnga. An
evergreen tree with heavy branches ; loaded with fruit on the larger small
branches. Fruit orange color, of very pleasant flavor and eagerly de-
voured by natives and apes."

49170. Tounatea madagascariensis (Desv.) Kuntze. Cfesalpiniacese.
{Swartzia madagascariensis Desv.)

*' (No. 268. Victoria Falls. November 15, 1919.) A medium-sized
tree with long, narrow, sugar-bearing pods."

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49162 to 49173— Continued.

49171. ( Undetermiued. )

"(No. 266. Victoria Falls, Xovember 17, 1919.) A 'wait-a-bit' woody
vine with large pods 3 to 4 inches long."

49172. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 270. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A small tree with
yellow flowers and beadlike fruits. "

49173. Urginea altissima (L. f.} Baker. Liliacese.

"(No. 271. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A large bulb with
tall spikes of greenish white flowers about 3 feet high ; abundant. "

49174. RuBus sp. Rosacese. Raspberry.

From Porto Rico. Plants presented by E. E. Barker, plant breeder, Insular
Experiment Station, Rio Piedras. Received Januai-y 8, 1920.

" On a recent trip into a mountainous part of the island in the district of
Aibonito, I found the native raspberry, called ' fresa,' growing luxuriantly.
The plants grow a meter or more in height and were in dense patches. They
were in flower and beginning to fruit. The fruit is large and brilliant red in
color; the flavor is not remarkable." (Baker.)

Poaceffi.

Bamboo.

49175. ScHizosTACHYUM sp.

From Bonkulen, Sumatra. Seeds pre.sented by H. Wigman, Buiteuzorg,
Java, through F. E. Lloyd, McGill Univei'sity, Montreal, Canada. Re-
ceived January 8, 1920.

Bamboos of this genus, according to Munro, " are very closely allied to Melo-
canna." G. F. Richmond, in the I'hilippine Journal of Science, Sect. A, vol.
5, p. 233, gives results of an experimental cutting of Schizostachyum mucro-
natum for pulp. Approximately one-quarter of an acre produced about 4 tons
of air-dry material free of nodes. " This weight will produce approximately
2 short tons (1,812 kg.) of pulp."

49176 to 49196. Corylus spp. Betulacese. Filbert.

From Set Jean-le-BIanc. Orleans, France. Plants and cuttings presented
by Edmond ^'ersin. Received January 9, 1920.

49176 to 49193. Cobyxvs avellana L.

49176. No. 1. Du B6ani.

49177. No. 2. Fertile.

49178. No. 3. D' Alger.

49179. No. 4. De Bey ties.

49180. No. 6. Dc Nottingham.

49181. No. 7. De Brunsicick.

49182. No. 9. Cosiord a coque

tend re.

49183. No. 10. Bergeri.

49184. No. 11. Fructu alio.

49185. No. 12.

49186. No. 13.

49187. No. 14.

49188. No. 15.

49189. No. 17.

49190. No. 18.

49191. No. 19.

49192. No. 20.

49193. No. 21.

Fertile dc Coutard.

Col.

Daviana.

D'Angleten-e.

Large fruited.

Golden leaves.

Des Anglais.

Atlas.

Emperor.

Turkish hazel.

49194. COKYLUS COLtTRNA L.

No. 16. The nuts of this species are small and somewhat flattened,
with the roundish involucre several, times longer than the nut. The tree
reaches a height of 70 feet, with broad shining leaves. (Adapted from
Goeschke, Die Eazelnuss, p. ')!.)

JAXUAEY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 11

49176 to 49196-Contmiiecl.

49195 and 49196. Corylus maxima Mill.

This is quite similar to the common filbert, Corylus avellana, but is
more luxuriant, with the husk narrowed above the nut and forming an
elongated beak. (Adapted from Schneider, lUnstriertea Handbuch dcr
Laubholzkunde, vol. 1, p. U/S.)

49195. No. 5. De Pi6mont. 49196. No. S. De Provence.
49197 to 49221.

From Victoria Falls. Rhodesia. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agri-
cultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January
12. 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49197. Acacia sp. Mimosaceae.

"(No. 224. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) A
small tree which flowers and bears a heavy crop of beans."

49198. Acacia sp. Mimosaceae.

"(No. 227. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) A
large handsome tree with very rough bark and recurved spines. It
grows to a height of 30 feet and has fine foliage and probably very hard
wood."

49199. Annona eeticih-ata L. Annonaceae. Custard-apple.
"(No. 214. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 29, 1919.) Seed

from a large custard-apple served on a boat out of Lourenco Marques."

49200. Caesalpinia sepiaria Roxb. Caesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 220. Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. November 4, 1919.) A
' wait-a-bit ' of almost running habit of growth. Forms a hedge which is
practically impenetrable because of the short recurved spines. The
foliage and flowers are attractive."

49201. Cajan indicijm Spreng. Fabaceae. Pigeon-pea.

"(No. 241. Bulawayo, Southern Rliodesia. November 6, 1919.)
Dhal bean."

49202 and 49203. Citbullus vulgaris Schrad. Cucurbitaceae.

Watermelon,

49202. "(No. 235. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5,
1919.) Majoda. A large dark Kafir melon."

49203. "(No. 234. Bulawayo, Southern Rliodesia. November 5,
1919.) Majoda. The ordinary melon."

49204. CoMBBETUM APicuLATUM Sond. Combretaceae.

"(No. 223. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) A
small tree which grows on dry land; should be tried in the South and
Southwest."

49205 and 49206. Cucubbita maxima Duchesne. Cucurbitaceae.

Pumpkin.

49205. "(No. 237. Bulawayo, Soutliern Rhodesia. November 5,
1919.) Ironbark."

49206. "(No. 233o. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5,
1919.) Macleay River."

49207. Cucubbita pepo L. Cucurbitaceae.

"(No. 2336. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.)
Macleay River."

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49197 to 49221— Continued.

49208. GossYPiuM hibsutum L. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"(No. 213. Beira, Mozambique. November 3. 1919.) Nyasaland up-
land. Grown at Shimba on the Zambezi. The seed is distributed to the
natives and the cotton is bought from them by the Mozambique Com-
pany."

49209. HoLcus sorghum sudanensis (Piper) Hitclic. Poacese.

Sudan grass.

"(No. 236. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.)"

49210. Panicum madagascaeiense Spreng. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 218. Beira, Mozambique. November 3, 1919.) A fine grass;
grows well on sandy land of the Beira region. It may prove valuable
on sandy soils of the South. Grows to a height of about 15 inches."

49211. Passiflora edtxlis Sims. Passifloracefe. Granadilla.

"(No. 230. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) Seed
from a granadilla served at a hotel. Fruit about 1^ by 2 inches, of an
agreeable flavor."

49212. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabacese. Mung bean
"(No. 232. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) A

small green bean."

49213 and 49214. Ricinodendron bautanenii Schinz. Euphorbia cese.

49213. "(No. 229. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5,
1919.) The in'goma tree, which produces a remarkably lightweight
wood used instead of pith ; it is also used as a base to be covered
with metal or leather. The seeds should be sawed open for plant-
ing ; otherwise germination will be very slow."

49214. "(No. 249. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919). M'goma. A
fine tree bearing nuts with very hard shells, but with edible kernels
which are also valuable for oil. I think it will prove a valuable
introduction ; piles of nuts were seen near the houses of the
natives of this section."

49215. Sclerocarya caffra Sond. Anacardiacese. Morula.

" (No. 225. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.)
See No. 139 fS. P. I, No. 48823] and No. 193 [S. P. I. No. 49315]. The
nuts are exceedingly good."

Morula nuts, the seeds of Sclerocarya caffra, are found in northern
Transvaal. They weigh from 3 to 4 grams and measure one-half by 1
inch. They consist of 87.9 per cent of very hard shell and 12.01 per cent
of kernel, which has a pleasant nutty flavor and should be very nutri-
tious as a food. Upon ether extraction, these kernels yield from 5 to
6.3 per cent of a pale-yellow oil, which has been analyzed as follows;

Specific gravity at 15.5° C 0. 9153

Acid value (as oleic) 1.59

Saponification number 19. 1

Unsaponifiable matter per cent .93

Wij.s' iodin number 72.9

Glycerol per cent 10 .6

Hehner number : 94 .7

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. ' 13

49197 to 49221— Continued.

The fatty acids prol)al)ly consist of:

Stearic and palmitic acids per cent-- 9 .0

Oleic and linoleic acids do 91. 0

Linolic ncjd is absent.
(Adapted from The Year Bool- of the American Phnrmacevtical As-
ftociation, vol. G, p. 211.)

49216. Tktrapleura sp. Miniosaceie.

"(No. 22S. Beira, Mozambique. Novenibev 3. 1919.)" A (all unarmed
tree with small flowers in spiciforra racemes, allied to Prosopis. (Adapted
from Oliver, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 2, p. 330.)

49217. Tricholaena kosea Nees. Poaceie. Natal grass.
"(No. 219. Beira, Mozambique. November 3, 1919.) A most promis-
ing red-panicled .m'ass [same as No. 187, S. P. I. No. 49317]. Gi-ows
everywhere from Nelspruit, Transvaal, to Salisbury, Rhodesia, and also
in Mozambique. It seeds readily and seems to be early in maturing;
not cultivated in Africa."

49218. Stizolobium DEERiNGiANUM Bort. Fabace^e. Tlorida velvet bean.
"(No. 231. Bulawajo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) Vel-
vet beans for cattle."

49219. ZiziPHUS MUCRONATA Willd. Rhamnacete.

"(No. 221. Bulawayo, Southern Rliodesia. November 5, 1919.) A
small, pretty tree which fruits abundantly."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48261.

49220. ZiziPHus sp. Rhamnacese.

"(No. 222. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) A tree
much later in coming into leaf and with fruits somewhat larger than
those of No. 221 [S. P. I. No. 49219]."

49221. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 226. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 5, 1919.) A low
spreading tree with black fruit."

49222. Phyllostachys puderula xigra (Lodd.) Honzeaii. Poaceae.

(P. nigra Munro.) Bamboo

From Niles, Calif. Plants purchased from the California Nursery Co. Re-
ceived January 13, 1920.
One of the most elegant of bamboos, with characteristic black stems 10 to 20
feet in height and plumelike masses of dark-green leaves. It is a native of
China and Japan and is quite hardy in regions of mild winters. (Adapted from
Bean, Trees and Shrul)s Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 1-52.)

49223. SoPHORA TETRAPTERA J. JNIiller. Fabaceffi.
{Edwardsia tetraptera Poir.)

From Temuco, Chile. Seeds presented by Dr. E. W. D. Holway. Received
January 13, 1920,
" These seeds were given me by a German priest, who says it is a most valu-
able tree on account of the extreme hardness of the wood — ' hard enough for
nails,' as he put it." (Holtoay.)
2212 23 2

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

All exceedingly har.dsome ]arp;e shnib oi* small tree, native to New Zealand.
The flowers, which are borne in large clusters in spring, are deep yellow ; the
prominent calyx is of a bronze-gold hue. The pinnate leaves, of a somewhat
silky texture, are very pleasing in appearance. (Adapted from Gardening
Illustrated, vol. 29, p. 185.)

49224 to 49255.

From Victoria Falls. Southern Rhodesia. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L.
Shantz, Agi'icultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Re-
ceived January 14, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49224. Acacia sp. Mimosacese.

"(No. 276. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A fine large acacia with
large pods like a Robinia : seeds usually eaten by weevils. Orows near
watercourses and is one of the most attractive acacias of this section."

49225. Acacia sp. Mimosacere.

"(No. 277. A^ictoria Falls. November 17. 1919.) A large acacia similar
to No. 276 [S. P. I. No. 49224], but a ' wait-a-bit ' with thin pods and smaller
seeds. Very gummy ^^•hen cut and bark very red."

49226. Adaxsoxia digitata L. Bombacacesp.

"(No. 254. Victoria FaUs. November 13, 1919.) Seed from a tree about
20 feet in diameter and about 40 feet high. Flowers about 4 inches in
diameter ; fruit a woolly gourd 6 inches long. The pulp of the fruit is
used to make a drink."

49227. Arachis hypogaea L. Fabacea^. Peanut.

"(No. 240. Bulawayo. Southern Rhodesia. November 0, 1919. ) A cluster
peanut from British East Africa."

49228. Baikiaea plubijuga Harms. Caesalpiniacese. Rhodesian teak.

"(No. 255. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919.) A fine large tree; the
best timber tree of the country, but the wood is hard to work."

49229. Brachystegia baxdii Baker f. Cfesalpiniacea^.

"(No. 2.52. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919.) A beautiful tree 20
to 30 feet high. The wood is comp;iraTively soft and nut termite proof.
The bark yields an excellent fiber and is used by the natives in building
their huts."

49230. BuBKEA afeicana Hook. Cix-salpiuiacese. Bhodesian ash.

"I No. 253. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919.) One of the most
common plants of the dry African forests ; known as ' Rhodesian ash ' ;
does best in sandy .soil. Has tough, coarse-grained wood ; the seeds are
said to be used as food in times of famine."

49231. Caxavali e:»sifoeme (L.) DO. Fabacei?e. Jack bean.

"(No. 246. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 6, 1919.) A
native bean with a pod 12 to IS inches long. Not edible."

49232. CiTRtTLLus vulgaris .Schrad. Cucurbitacese. Watermelon.
"(No. 242. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 6, 1919.) 'Man

Rataau,' a Kafir melon."

49233. CoPAivA coLEosPERMA (Bcuth.) Kuntze. Csesalpiuiacete.
{Coimifera coleospenna Beuth.)

"(No. 260. Victoria Falls. November 15, 1919.) A fine tree, which
produces heavy crops of 1-seeded pods. The papery outer cover of the
bean is very red."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 15

49224 to 49255— Continued.

49234. CrcuRiuTA pepo I>. CiuiirbitaceiP. Pumpkin.

"(No. 245. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. Novenil)er G, 1919.) Na-
tal. Alixetl cattle pumpkins."'

49235. DiosPYROS S]). l)iospyrnt'e;r. Persimmon.

"(No. 272. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A tree covered with
fruit from 1 to li inches in diameter ; brown hairs on the surface."

49236. DiosPYRos sp. Diospyracea?. Persimmon.

"(No. 278. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A small tree the fruit
of which is eaten by birds. The fruit appears to be black."

49237. IIoLcx's sorgiiim L. Poacea?. Sorghum.
(SorfjIiHiii vu1(jare Pers.)

"(No. 243. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November 6, 19l9.) K-xfir
corn."

49238. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacese. Morning'-gloiy.

"(No. 250. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919.) A more or less woody
perennial vine with clustered light or purplish flowers; would be suitable
as a porch or arbor vine."

49239. MiML'sops zeyheri Sond. Sapotaceje.

"(No. 264. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A fruit ti-ee. Tlie
fruits are eaten by the natives and also by apes."

49240. OcnxA puloira Hook. Ochnacefc.

"(No. 257. ^'ictoria Falls. November 15, 1919.) A beautiful tree
10 to 30 feet higli. which produces a quantity of beautiful racemes of
yellow flowers and fruit."

49241. Pahudia QUANZEXsis (Welw. ) Prain. Cresalpiniacea'.

{Afzelia quanzensis Welw.) Mahogany bean.

" (No. 258. Victoria Falls. November 16, 1919.) A fine larpo tree;
beautiful for shade and the beans highly prized as ornaments. The
wood is very beautiful ; usually called ' Rliodesian mahogany ' or ' pod
mahogany.' The tree becomes from 2 to 7 feet in diameter, the latter
size exceptional."

49242. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Poacea?. Pearl millet.
(P. typJioideuni Pers.)

"(No. 238. Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. November G. 3919.)
Nyanti."

49243. PsEUDOLACHNosTY'Lis sp. Euphorbiaccfe.

"(No. 256. Victoria Falls. November 15, 1919.) A peculiar shrub
or small tree. It has fruits with a sweetish sticky outer cover and a
peculiar method of dehiscence."

49244. Pterocarpus sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 269. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A small tree."

49245. Terminalia sp. Combretacese.

"(No. 267. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) Monyohin. A
large tree with tough wood and bark."

49246. Tetrapleura sp. Mimosaceae.

"(No. 275. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A beautiful tree
producing large pods. The tree is useful in many ways."

16 SEEDS Ai^D PLANTS niPOETED.

49224 to 49255— Continued.

49247. Tetrapleura sp. Mimosaceje.

("Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919. Pod contuiiiing seed; no label.)

49248. ViGXA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacere. Cowpea.
"(No. 239. Bulawayo, Soiitlieni Rhodesia. November G. 1919.)

Iiidumba Kafir bean."

49249. VoANDZEiA SUBTERRANEA ( L. ) Tbouar.s. Fabaceie.

"(No. 244. Bulawayo, Southern Pvliodesia. November G, 1919.)
Inshhiha. Kafir beans."

49250. NniENiA Americana L. Olaeaceie. False sandalwood.
"(No. 279. Victoria Falls. November 14, 1919.) Impinji. A plum-
like fruit similar to No. 248 [S. P. I. No. 491G7]. but larjrer and later;
strong wild-cherry odor."

49251. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 2.59. Victoria Falls. November 1.5. 1919.) A small tree with
a strong odor of pepper when the leaves, stem, or fruits are crushed."

49252. Tounatea madagascariensis (Desv.) Kuntze. CtesalpiQiaceie.
{Sioartzia madagascariensis Desv.)

" (No. P. 2G8. Victoria Falls. N.iveml)pr 1.5, 1919.) A nu'dium-s'.zed
tree with long, narrow sugar-bearing pods."

49253. Hippocratea obtusifolia Roxb. Hippocrateacese.

" (No. 261. Victoria Falls. November 15, 1919.) A peculiar woody
vine with clusters of fruits attached by the end of the wing, with the
heavy or seed end hanging free."

49254. I.eioptyx congoensis Pierre. Meliaceiie.

"(No. 26S. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) A large tree with
large pods bearing large winged seeds."

49255. (Undetermined).

"(No. 251. Victoria Falls. November 13, 1919.) A largo acacialike
tree with large flat pods."

49256. BuPHAXE disticiia (L. f.) Herbert. Amaryllidace«i3.

Fire-lily.

From Victoria Falls, Rhodesia. Bulbs collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agri-
cultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January
14, 1920.
'•(No. 292. Victoria Falls. November 17, 1919.) The fire-lily or poison-lily;
a flame of fire without leaves. Very characteristic." (^^hantz.)

For an illustration of this plant as it grows in Ni)rtliern Rhodesia, see Plate I.

49257. ExoGo>;iUM turga (Wender.) Bentli. Convolvidacese.

{Ipoiuoea purga Hayne.)

From Bahia, Brazil. Roots presented by H. M. Curran. Received January

14, 1920.

" I am sending a sample of haiata dc piiri/a. It is a stnmg-growing Ipomo'ea-

like vine, with ornamental white flowers about 3 inches across the corolla. The

vine is smooth, quadrangular, with ribboulike wings at the angles, as in Passi-

flora qtiadrmujuUtris. The ends of the twigs and the calyx are pale yellowish

green. This plant is common in the second-growth forests and abandoned

Inventory 62, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

The Fire-Lily of Victoria Falls. (Buphane disticha (L. f.) Herbert,

S. P. I. No. 49256.)

This plant is one of the most brilliant in the amarvllis family, a group of noteworthy ornamentals.
TheelTeet of the huge clusters is like that of so many splotches of flame, in moister air, where the
mist from the Falls keeps the plants continually wet, the leayes and flowers appear at the same
time; but away from the Falls, where the moisture is considerably reduced, the flowers precede the
foliage. (Photographed by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia, Noyember
8, 1919; P36710FS.)

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pasture lauds from the coast to 50 or 100 miles inland and is found in all tlie
small shops of the coast towns as a common remedy." (Ciirran.)

49258 to 49260.

From Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia. Seeds presented by W. O. Wolcott.
IJeceived January 15, 1920.

49258. Ankona muricata L. Aiinonacete. Soursop.

" The soursop, known in Spanish-speaking countries as guandbana, is
unexcelled for sherbets and refreshing drinks. The fruit is oblong, some-
times 4 or 5 pounds in weight, dark green, and prickly on the surface.
The white, cottony llesh has a ricli aromatic flavor. The tree is rarely
more than 20 feet high and has thick glossy leaves and large greenish
flowers ; it is tropical in its requirements and will grow only in southern
Florida." (Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47874.

49259. Canavali EXSiFORME (L.) DC. Fabaceie. Jack bean,

"These are called p'isol del diohle, or 'devil beans.'" (Wolcott.)

" The jack bean is a native of tlie AVest Indies and the adjacent main-
land and is a bushy semierect annual with coarse stems, thickisli leaves,
purplish flowers, and liard wliite pods 9 to 14 inches long, eacli contain-
ing 10 to 14 white seeds. I'sually the roots are well tubercled, and the
plant will withstand much drouglit. It is remarkably free from insects
and fungous diseases and is but slightly alTected by root-knot. It is
valuable as forage and as a cover crop or for green manure."' (C. Y.
riper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4C077.

49260. Carica papaya L. Papaj'acese. Papaya,
" Seeds of a big variety of papaya." (Wolcott.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47586.

49361 to 49264. Saccharum ornciNARUM L. Poacege,

Sugar cane.

From Fajardo, Porto Rico. Seeds purchased from It. A. Veve, of the
Fajardo Sugar Co. Received January 9, 1920.

"These varieties are known to produce fertile seeds and juices of bigli
density." (Veve.)

49261. Ci-istalina. 49263, Dill.

49262. D109. 49264. DJ^33.

49265. Manihot esculexta Craiitz, Euphorbiaceaa, Cassava.

(M. utiUssima Pohl.)
From Kingston, Jamaica. Cuttings presented by William Harris, Govern-
ment botanist and superintendent of public gardens. Received August
11, 1919. Numbered January, 1920.

Introduced for testing in the southern United States, Hawaii, and Porto Rico.
Rodtiey.

49266. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese. Sugar cane.

From Fajardo, Porto Rico. Seeds purchased from R. A. Veve, of tlie
Fajardo Sugar Co. Received January 9, 1920.

" One of the varieties known to produce fertile seeds and juices of high
density." (Veve.)

Rayada (ribbon).

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49267. JVIaxihot esculenta Craiitz. Euphorbiacoa3. Cassava.

(J/. utiUsshna Pohl.)

From Kingston. Jamaica. Cuttings presented by William Harris, Govern-
ment botanist and superintendent of public gardens. Received August 11,
1919. Numbered January. 1920.

Introduced for testing in tbe southern United States, Hawaii, and I'orto Kioo.

M'liite rcd-trusJi.

49368 to 49278.

From Valparaiso, Chile. Seeds presented by C. F. Deichman. American
consul in cliarge. Received January 19, 1920. The descriptive notes are
adapted from Castillo and Dey, Jeograft'ia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, unle.ss
otherwise .stated.

49268. AEXTOxicoN puxctatum Ruiz and I'av. Euphorbia cea".

Tif/ue. A Chilean tree belonging to the euphorbia faniily, with small
colorless scales covering all of its parts and with dense foliage. The
leaves, quite stiff and narrowly obhmg in shape, are very dark green on
the upper surfaces and light green or evtn whitish on the lower surfaces.
The small white flowers are borne in short axillary racemes, and tlie
fruits are small, black olive-shaped drupes. By reason of its beauty the
wood is admirably suited for the making of small furniture, etc.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44407.

49269. Crixodendrox hookebianum Gay. Eljeocarpaceje.

CoicoiJio. A small tree, up to 30 feet in height, widely distributtHl in
the valleys of central and sbutheni Chile. The narrow serrulate leaves
are fiom 3 t<> ."> inches long, and the blood-red fleshy flowers appear soli-
tary in the axils. The wood, which is very white, is said to l)e very good
for building purposes. (Adapted from C'lirtis's Botanical Magazine,
pi. 7160.)

49270. EucRYPHiA coRDiFOLiA Cav. Eucryphiaceae,

Muermo. An ornamental and also useful Chilean tree which attains
a height of about lo feet, with thick, leathery, shining leaves and aro-
matic white flowers which appear in the spring and make the tree a
beautiful sight. Because of the abundance of nectar, this tree is a
favorite with the bees. The bark, rich in tannni, is utilized in dyeing
and also in medicine.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34391.

49271. EucRYPHiA piNNATiFOLiA Gay. Eucryphiaceae.

Gnindo santo. An evergreen shrub or bush, from 3 to 10 feet high,
which is particularly attractive because of its large white flowers, 2i
to 3 inches across, not unlike a large single rose with a tuft of stamens
in the center. It does best in a rather moist situation protected from
the strongest rays of the sun. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 77,

p. m.)

49272. Laukelia sempervirens (Ruiz and Pav.) Tulasne. MonimiacesD.
(L. aromatica Juss.)

Laurel. A tall evergreen tree with oblong, leathery leaves having an
agreeable aromatic odor. It is a native of Chile, where the bark, leaves,
and flowers are used niedic'nally as a remedy for headaches, bronchitis,
digestive disorders, etc. The wood is valuable not so much because of

JANUARY 1 TO MiUlCH 31, 1920. 19

49368 to 49278— Continued.

its quulity as of its ahiiinljince iiml oaso of woi'kinji'; it varies in color
from white to gray.

For previous introduction, see S. 1'. I. No. 35907.

49273. Maytexus boaria Molina. Cela.straceae.

iMaitcH. A tree with slender pendulous branches, oblong leaves, green-
ish yellow tiowers, and seeds which furnish an oil valuable for certain
medicinal purposes. The tree, which is a native of Chile, reaches a
height of about 40 feet. Its ornamental value lies chielly in the nature
of the foliage, which responds to the faintest breeze with a restless
quivering. The leaves are also valued for forage.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4.32,72.

49274. XoTHOFAGUS DOMREYi (Mirb.) Oerst. Fagacefe.
(Fa{/iis obliqna Mirb.)

Colgilc. A majestic tree with leathery oval ur elliptic short-stemmed
leaves which are of an intense shining green color. It is a native of
Chile, where it will grow in soil too damp for cultivation. The wood is
quite valuable for building purposes.

For previous introductum, see S. P. I. No. 34381.

49275. NoTnoFAGUs obxiqua (Mirb.) Blume. Fagaceae.
{Fagus obliqua Mirb.)

Rol)lc. A tall deciduous tree with oval-oblong clear green leaves and
3-sided nuts. The wood, which is considered a valuable timber, varies
in quality with the nature of the .soil. The streets of the city of Val-
divia are paved with bloclcs of wood of this tree. It is said to be the
most northerly of the Chilean beeches.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .34.384.

49276. NoTHOFAGUS procera Oerst. Fagaceie.
(Fa (/us procera Poepp. and Endl.)

Raitli. A deciduous Chilean timber tree, once abundant in the Province
of Valdivia but now comparatively scarce, owing to the great demand
for its wood. The wood is reddish and compact, and is used for par-
quet flooring, cabinetwork, etc.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34386.

49277. Persea lingue (Ruiz and Pav.) Nees. Lauracete.

Lingue. An evergreen tree widely distributed in many parts of
Chile. The oval-elliptic leaves are entire. The short-pedicelled flowers
are of a dirty yellow color and the small roundish fruits dark violet.
The aromatic properties of the leaves and the tannin of the bark make
the trees of medicinal value, while the reddish yellow wood is prized both
for its beauty and for its durability.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42875.

49278. Tricondylus obliqua (Ruiz and Pav.) Kuntze. Proteacese.
(Lomatia obliqua R. Br.)

Radal. An evergreen tree, up to 35 feet in height, with somewhat
grooved branches, alternate leathery leaves with shining upper sur-
faces, and axillary racemes of white flowers. The leaves are fragrant,
reminding one of the European walnut, and an infusion of the bark
has purgative properties utilized in medicine.

20 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

49379. Ceotalakia laburxifolia L. Fabacese.

From Cairo, Egypt. Seeds presented by the director of tlie horticultural
section, Gizeli Branch, Ministry of Agriculture. Received January 20,
1920.

A low shrubby plant with slender elongated branches, compound leaves, and
terminal and lateral racemes of bright-yellow flowers. It is a native of west-
ern India, where it is often seen in gardens because of its flowering throughout
the year. It is also used for paper making. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary
of the Economic Products of India, vol. 2, iJ. 613, and Booker, Flora of British
India, vol. 2, p. 8-'/.)

49280. Camoexsia maxima Wehv. Fabaceae.

From Cienfuegos, Cuba. Seeds presented by Robert M. Grey, Harvard
Experiment Station. Received January 24, 1920.
Probably the largest flowered and certainly one of the most delicately beau-
tiful vines in the world. The flowers are sometimes S inches long and have
a delicious fragrance when first opening ; their pure-white fluted petals are
margined with gold, changing to a darker tinge with age. This magnificent
vine adorns the tops of lofty trees on the edges of forests in tropical Africa.
The clusters are pendulous and sometimes contain a dozen flowers. (Adapted
from the Garden Magazine, vol. 7, p. 229.)

This vine flowered in 1908 in the greenhouses of the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45608.

49281. XoMocHARis TARDAXTHixA Fraiich. Liliacese.

From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds presented by Vicary Gibbs, Alden-
ham House Gardens. Received January 24. 1920.
A rare liliaceous plant from western China, concerning which Reginald
Farrer speaks as follows : " It is most like some hybrid of a minor lily with
Odontoglossum rosii. combining the perverse and sinister spottings of the one
with the frank and graceful loveliness of the other, with a delicacy of shell-
pink coloring. You see it on the high alpine grassy slopes of Hpimaw Pass,
nodding down at you with myriads of wide-open dark-eyed faces in every
shade of pale rose. For 4.000 years the Chinese have devoured its bulbs like
onions." (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 66, p. 221.)

49282 to 49284. Quercus lyrata X virgixiaxa. Fagacese. Oak.

From College Station, Tex. Plants presented by H. Ness, horticulturist,

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. Received January 26, 1920.

Quoted notes by Mr. Ness.

"The six plants are the second generation (Fj) of Quercus lyrata $ X vvr-

giniana, descendants of three different mother plants of the first generation.

Since the first generation produced at the time no male flowers, the second

generation are deferred hybrids. There are three possible male parents of

this second generation; namely, the post oak {Q. minor), the water oak (Q.

nigra), and the live oak {Q. virginiaua) ."

49282. " No. 1." 49284. •' No. 3."

49283. " No. 2."

JAXUAEY 1 TO MABCH 31^ 1920. 21

49285. Lycopersicox esculextum ]Mi]]. Solanacrre. Tomato.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by D. W. ^lay, Porto Rica
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received January 2S, 1920.
" Seed of the native tomato. Theie is apparently only one variety, a small
wrinkled kind, somewhat bitter, immune to blight, and used mainly to flavor
soups." (May.)

49286. OuYZA SATivA L. roaceae. Rice.

From Manozuazabo, Santo Domingo. Seeds presented by Juan Gonzalez,
through T. S. Muriel, instructor ot agriculture. Receive<l January 28,
1920.

"Called 'Cana negra.'" (Muriel.)

49287. Stranvaesia davidiaxa Decaisne. Malacese.

From Kew, England. Seeds presented by W. Watson, curator. Royal
Botanic Gardens. Receipted January 28, 1920.
"N'ariety salicifolia. Probably a willow-leaved form.

"A shrub 4 to 20 feet in height with oblong or oblong-lanceolate sharp-
pointed green leaves, loose clusters of white flowers, and roundish scarlet fruits.
It is a native of western and central China." (Alfred Rehder.)

49288 to 49324.

From Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received Jan-
uary 28, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49288. Albizzia adianthifolia (Sebum.) W. F. Wight. Mimosaceie.

(A. fastigiata E. Mey.)

"(No. 190. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.)
A large spreading leguminous tree ; favored as a shade tree."

49289. Annona reticulata L. Annonacete. Custard-apple.

"(No. 196. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) Seed
of an Annona saved from a local tree by Mrs. John J. Ray, wife of the
American consul. About 4 inches across; excellent variety."

49290. Anxona squamosa L. Annonacese. Sugar-apple.

"(No. 197. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) Seed
of a locally grown variety obtained from the market."

49291. Aristolochia sp. Aristolochiaceje.

"(No. 211. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) Seed
of a vine used to cover fences and hedges."

49292. BiDENS PiLosA L. AsteracefE.

"(No. 188. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) The blackjack;
a good forage plant, eaten as readily as alfalfa."

49293. Cajan indicum Spreng. Fabacete. Pigeon-pea.

"(No. 192. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) Local
beans purchased in the market."

49294. Cassia sp. Csesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 183a. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) An acacialike
plant with sticky, long, dark pods ; not eaten by stock." \

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOKTED.

49288 to 49324r-Continiied.

49295. Crotalaria sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 184. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) Apparently a
perennial legume ; 8 inches high."

49296. Crotalaria sp. Fabaceoe.

"(No. 203. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
low spreading leguminous shrub with yellow flowers."

49297. Delonix regia (Boj.) Raf. Csesalpiniacese,
{Poinciana regia Hook.)

"(No. 195. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) The
most abundant street tree ; leaves large and bipinnate ; pods li inches
broad and 12 to 18 inches long, remaining on the tree a long time."

49298. DiosPYEOS sp. Diospyracese. Persimmon.

"(No. 175. Kenkelbosch, Transvaal. September 10, 1919.) 'Jackal's
fruit.' A sweetish fruit produced in abtindance on a low shrub. Not
eaten to any extent by the people; occasionally used as jam."

49299. DiosPYROs sp. Diospyracese. Persimmou.

"(No. 176. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) Similar to No.
175 [S. P. I. No. 49298]."

49300. Eragrostis sp. Poaceie. Grass.

"(No. 179. Mafeking, Cape Province. October 2, 1919.) Looks like
an important forage plant."

49301. Eragrostis sp. Poacejp. Grass.

"(No. 180. Mafeking, Cape Province. October 2, 1919.) Grass with
the habit of Sporobolus airmdes."

49302. Erythroxylon sp. Erythroxylacese.

"(No. 200. Lourenco Marques. Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
small chen-ylike fruit ; apparently good when fully ripe."

49303. Harpagophytum peocumbens (Burchell) DC. Pedaliacere.

"(No. 178. Taungs, Cape Province. September 28, 1919.) A plant
with its seed large and armed with many recurved hooks."

49304. HoLcrs sorghum L. Poaceje. Sorghum.
{Sorghum vuJgarc Pers.)

"(No. 189. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) Plants with
the bunch habit, growing here naturally and called ' buffalo grass.' "

49305. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulaceje. Morning-glory.

"(No. 208. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
low spreading Ipomoea with reddish lavender flowers."

49306. Jacaranda sp. Bignoniacese.

"(No. 145. Near Pretoria, Transvaal, October 12, 1919, and Lourenco
Marques, Mozambique, October 27, 1919.) The most common street
tree, a beautiful blue-flowered ornamental which blooms profusely."

49307. Macadamia ternifolia F. Muell. Proteacese. Macadamia.

"(No. 185. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) A fine large
tree grown by H. S. Hall, who secured seed from Ceylon."

49308. MiMusops marginata N. E. Brown. Sapotacese.

"(No. 198. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
tree, 10 to 20 feet high, bearing a small plumlike fruit, dry and puckery

JANUAKY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1920. 23

49288 to 49324— Continued.

when green, but sweet wlieu fully ripe. Eaten by the natives; also made
into an intoxicating driulv."

49309. MoMORDicA sp. Cucurbitacete.

"(No. 212. Lourenco 31arques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
small cucurbitaceous vine with yt^llow and green mottled fruits changing
to bright red and with very red flesh."

49310. Paiiudia quanzensis (Welw.) Prain. CiBsalpiniacete.
{Afzclia qiiansensis Welw.) Mahogany bean.

"(No. 207. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
broatl spreading tree with very rich pinnate foliage, regarded as one of
the most beautiful trees for street planting and for parks. It produces
a beautiful mahoganylike wood, but much coarser grained."

49311. Pereskia acujleata Mill. Cactacese.

"(No. 210. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
leafy Opuntialike vine with yellow fruits half an inch in diameter.
Used as an ornamental."

49312. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabaccie. Lima bean.
"(No. 1S2. Johannesburg, Transvaal. October 4, 1919.) Presented

by S. P. Powell ; said to be a very tine variety."

49313. RiciNUS COMMUNIS L. Euphorbiaceje. Castor-bean.

"(No. 201. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) Cas-
tor-oil bean plants are abundant here."

49314. ScHEFFLERODENDRON GAZENSE E. G. Baker. Fabaceie.

"(No. 194. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
large bean from a very attractive tree found in the coastal forest."

49315. ScLEROCARYA CAFFRA Soud. AnacardiacesB. Morula.

" (No. 193. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
large, beautiful tree which bears edible fruit in abundance. The edible
seed is a valuable oil producer. It is causing almost as much interest
here as the mufurra. The seeds are very hard to crack."

49316. Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. Bignoniace?e. Yellow tecoma.
" (No. 209. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A

shrub 4 to 6 feet high, bearing yellow trumpet-shaped flowers ; one of the
most widely used ornamentals here."

49317. Tbicholaena rosea Nees. Poacete. Natal grass.
"(No. 187. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1919.) A grass which

seems to grow as a weed in the bush veld and in Mozambique ; it makes
very rapid growth as a ruderal, giving way to Cynodon."

49318. ViciA sp. Fabaceie.

" (No. 181. Kimberley, Cape Province. September 12, 1919.) Seed
of a small Vicialike plant."

49319. Cardiogyne africana Bureau. Moraceae. M'bulu.
" (No. 204. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.)

Urbulii. A shrub or small tree like a mock orange."
For an illustration of this shrub, see Plate II.

49320. OcHNA ATROPUBPUREA DC. Ochuaccse.

" (No. 205. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) An
attractive tree with pink flowers and fruit as showy as the flowers;
black seeds on a pink receptacle."

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49288 to 49324^-Continiied.

49321. OcHXA MossAMBiCExsis KlotzscU. OcbDaceae.

" (No. 206. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27. 1919.)
Similar to No. 205 [S. P. I. No. 49320], but a low bush, .seldom over 1 to
3 feet high; seed smaller, but f)-uit redder aud eveu more showy."

49322. CoxoPHARYNGiA ELEGAjVS Stapf. Apocyuacese.

" (No. 191. Lourenco ■Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.) A
very abuudaut small tree or shrub covered with large, angular pods.
AVhen iu full foliage it is a very attractive ornamental and may be of
value as a rubber plant. Latex abundant."

For an illusti-ation of this plant, see Plate III.

49323. ( Undetermiued ) .

" (No. 199. Lourenco Marques, Mozambique. October 27, 1919.)
Similar to No. 19S [S. P. I. No. 49308], but fruit very tart and pleasant;
cherrylike."

49324. (Undetermined.)

" (No. 177. South of De Aar, Cape I'rovince. September 13, 1919.)
A few lily seeds."

49325 to 49334.

From Coban, Guatemala. Plant material collected by Wilson Popenoe,
Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry, deceived Jan-
uary 29, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

49325. Chamaedorea sp. Phcenicacese. Pacaya palm.
"(No. 236. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.) Plants of the

pacaya. or Guatemalan salad palm, a species -which was introduced into
the Uuited States in 1917 I see S. P. I. No. 45022], but which is worthy of
a wider trial than has yet been given it. It is a tender plant, probably
suitable for cultivation only in southern Florida. It likes a half-shade,
plenty of moisture, and a soil rich in humus. It is a handsome small
palm reaching about 20 feet in height, with a straight trunk about 2
inches in diameter and a crown of graceful pinnate leaves about 6 feet
long. In Guatemala the leaves are often cut and used for house decora-
tion. The young inflore.scences, which are taken before the spathes are
open, furnish a popular dish, pacaya salad. They can also be fried in
batter, or boiled with other vegetables. They have a slightly bitter taste.
If these inflorescences could be produced conunercially in southern
Florida, pacaya salad would undoubtedly find a place upon the menus of
large hotels and restaurants in northern cities."

49326 to 49328. Dahlia maxonii SafEord. Asteraceai. Dahlia.

49326. "(No. 237. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.)
tiingle irhite variety. Cuttings of a rare fonn of the common tree
dahlia of Guatemala, producing single white starlike flowers up to
5 inches in diameter. It appears to occur only as a cultivated or
semicultivated form; I have never seen it among the wild plants
on the mountainsides. In habit of growth and other character-
istics except the color of the flower it is identical with the typical
Dahlia maxonii.'^

49327. "(No. 238. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.)

■ Double tchitc variety. Cuttings from a plant in a doorvard at Tac-

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tie, Altii Vera Paz. This variety of tiie coniinon Guatemalan tree
dahlia is in cultivation at Antigua as well as in Alta Vera Paz, but
it appears never to occur wild. Like the double lilac variety it has
coarser leaves than the typical Dahlia muxonii, and its flowers are
very douhle, pure white, and 3 to 4 inches in diameter."

49328. "(No. 239. Cohan, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.)
Double lilac variety. Cuttings from a plant growing in a dooryard
at Tactic. Alta Vera Paz. Tliis variety re.sembles the type in color,
though it is sometimes of a deeper shade of lilac with less pink,
and. like the double white variety, it produces flowers 3 to 4 inches
in diameter. It may be noted, however, that the double-flowering
varieties jn-oduce fewer flowers than Uie type which is single. The
double lilac form is i-ather common in cultivation throughout Alta
Vera i'az. but I have never seen it wild."

49329 and 49330. Peksea schiedeana Nees. Lauracese. Coyo.

49329. "(No. 240. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.)
]'cin Paz. Cuttings of a superior variety of the coyo from the

property of Padre Ttivera in Tactic. An illustration of the fruit
may be seen in Department Bulletin No. 743, ' The Avocado in
Guatemala,' plate 13 ; in this plate an ordinary coyo is shown on the
right, and the Vera Paz variety (as I suggest it be called) appears
on the left. It is the finest coyo I have seen, and I recommend it
strongly for trial in southern Florida and southern California, since
I have come more and more to feel that the coy6, in its finer varieties,
is a fruit of even better flavor than the avocado. Unfortunately,
this species has never been given horticultural attention, and
doubtless much remains to be done before it can take a place in
our orchards alongside the avocado. The first step, certainly, is
to secure the best available varieties, and I feel sure that the
Vera Paz is one of them, for I have searched through the territory
In which this fruit is abundant and I have found none better- Its
pear-shaped fruits weigh about a pound and have a thick, leathery
skin, ivoi"y-white flesh containing much oil and with a rich,
coconutlike flavor, and a seed about the same size as that of our
best avocados.

" The coyo probably does not come into bearing as young as the
avocado, and as a rule it is not so productive in old age ; but
varieties which will be satisfactory in this latter respect can
probably be obtained. I am inclined to believe also that the fruit
from young trees may be much inferior in rpiality to that from old
ones. These points and several others must be determined by a
trial in the United States and eLsewhere. Since the tret? occurs
in Guatemala at altitude.s ranging from 300 to 6,000 feet, it seems
probable that the species will succeed in cool regions, like southern
California and southern Florida, as well as in warm ones, like
Cuba and Porto Rico."

49330. "(No. 241. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, lOin.)
Hempstead. This variety has been called to my attention by
Robert W. Hempstead, after whom I suggest it be named. The
parent tree is growing in a small finca along the road from Coban
to San Cristobal Vera Paz, and the fruit, which I have not seen.

26 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPOKTED.

49325 to 49334— Continued.

is described as large and of excelleut quality. It is said to be
pear shaped, soruewliat slender, up to about 2 pounds in weight,
with ivory-white flesh free from fiber and of excellent quality in
every way. Tlie parent tree is probably 50 years old. if not
more ; it is about 50 feet high and is said to be productive ; at the
time this budwood was cut (Dec. 2()) it was in flower. The sea-
son of rii>ening is August and September.

"In tliis variety and the previous one (Vera Paz) I believe we
have two coyos of as good quality as can be obtained, and with
them as a beginning I believe ir will be readily possible to de-
velop from this species a fruit new to liorticulture and of great
value for tropical and subtropical regions."'

49331. RuBUS ADEKOTRicHOS Schlccht. Rosacea. Blackberry.
*'(No. 243ff. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27. 1919,) Probably

the best wild blackberry of Alta Vera Paz. It is not, however, so
distinct from the cultivated berries of the North as to make it of great
interest to northern liorticulturists. It is a vigorous species, making
a bush about 10 feet high and fruiting fairly profusely. The fruits are
tliree-quarters of an inch to an inch in length and in flavor and color not
distinguishable from some of the cultivated blackberries. In Kekchi it
is, along with two or Ihrre oTlier species, called fo.Vt'/u ; in Spanish
mora."

49332. RuBus glaucis Benth. lUisaceae. Andes berry.
"(No. 244a. Coban, Alta Vera Paz. December 27. 1919.) Tokdn

uuk (Kekchi) : )iiora (Spanisli). The most remarkable Rubus of Vera
Paz and one which seems to possess unusual promise. It can best be
likened to tlie loganberry in character, yet its flavor is more nearly that
of the red raspberry. Because of the large size of the fruits and their
excellent quality it u)erits a careful trial in the United States.

" In habit the plant is suberect or t-ven trailing, and it makes little
wood. The canes sometimes reach 10 to 15 feet in length. The stems
and lower .'Surfaces of the leaves are silvery white, by which means it
is easy to distinguish the species from the others which occur in Alta
Vera Paz. Compai-ed to most of them it is rare. The leaves are tri-
foliolate, with lanceolate to elliptic leaflets, long-acuminate and sharply
serrate. The flowers are white, in panicles up to G inches long. The
fruits v:iry from i-ound to oblong in form and are often an inch in length;
in cultivation they would quite likely be even larger.

"The wild plants are not very productive, but their i)roductiveness
could be increased greatly by proper pruning. The fruit is not borne
at the ends of the canes liut upon short fruiting laterals. ;ind pruning
would increase the number of the.se.

" By the Indians of Vera Paz this is esteemed as the finest of the
wild species of Rubus, an esteem to which it seems fully entitled. The
plant is foimd occasionally along roadsides and in the edge of scrub.
It likes a heavy soil and plenty <:>f moistui-e."

49333. Rubus urticaefolius Poir. Rosaceae. Blackberry.
"(No. 242a. Coban. Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.) Tokdn yak

(Kekclii) ; moi-a (Spanish), a wild blackberry abundant in Alta Vera
Paz at altitudes of 3,000 to 5.000 feet. It is a robust and vigorous

JANUARY 1 TO :^rARCH 31^ 1920. 27

49325 to 49334— Continued.

species, the most productive of those wiiich orcur in Vitu I'az. It is
readily distiiifruishahle from tlie others by its stout canes, densely
clothed with soft red spines.

" The plant forms a more or less compact l)ush up to 15 feet in lieight.
The leaves have three or five oblong-ovate, shortly acuminate, finely
serrate leaflets. The fruits, whicli are produced in tei-minal panicles
4 to S inches long, are about half an inch in length, ol)long to ovate in
outline, composed of numerous drupelets smaller than those of the
cultivated blackberries. The color of the ripe fruit is nearly black;
when immature it is wine colored. T]ie sweet flavor somewhat re-
sembles that of the blackberry. The juice is abundant, and tlie seeds
are small and not hard.

■' Because of its vigorous habit of growth, its ])roductiveness, and the
high quality of tlie fruit this species deserves a trial in the southern
and southwestern United States."'

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4.j35G.

49334. Zea mays L. Poacea?. Corn.

"(No. 245a. Cohan, Alta Vera Paz. December 27, 1919.) 'Cold
country ' corn, as it is called here ; long slender ears of flint corn, pro-
duced in the vicinity of Cohan, probably at an altitude of about 4,000
feet. Of interest to those engaged in the study or breeding of corn."

49335. Belou marmelos (L.) Lyons. Riitacese. Bel.

(Aegle marmelos Correa.)

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seed presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, department
of botany and forestry, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Experiment Station.
Received March 12, 1920.
"Variety subgloljosa." (Li/on.)

A good-sized tree with ash-colored hark ; few irregular branches, often
with sharp, strong spines ; and densely pubescent trifoliolate leaves. It is com-
monly cultivated throughout India and ascends the mountains to about 4,000
feet. The wild variety has a far inferior fruit. The wood is light colored
and variegated, compact and hard. A native drum is made from it, and in
some parts it is used for the hubs of wheels and for sugar crushers. The
juice of the fruit makes a delicious sherbet, and is much esteemed in Bengal
as a hot-weather beverage. The bark, roots, and fruit are used medicinally
by the natives. (Adapted from Beddome, Flora Si/lvatica, pi. 161.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46477.

49336 to 49339. Saccharum officixarum L. PoaccEe.

Sugar cane.

From Cienfuegos. Cuba. Seeds presented by Robert iNl. Grey, Harvard
Botanical Station. Received January 29, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr.
Grey.

49336. " Harvard Seedling 144."

49337. " Harvard Seedling 4124. Immune to mottling."

49338. "Harvard Seedling C047. High in sugar, averaging from 19 to
20 per cent sucrose in our own hand-mill analyses."

49339. " Harvard Seedling G09S."

28 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

49340. Castaxopsis hysteix A. DC. Fagacere.

From Darjiliug, India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd
Botanic Garden. Received March 18, 1920.
A low evergreen tree with wide-spreading branches, fairly common at low
altitudes on Mount Omei, Szechwan. and in the surrounding country. The
contrast between the rufous-brown young leaves and the shining green upper
surfaces of the older leaves is striking. (Adapted from Sargent, Plant a e
Wilsonianae, vol. S, pt. 1-2, p. 197.)

49341. Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceee. Sugar cane.

From Cienfuegos, Cuba. Seeds presented by Robert M. Grey, Harvard
Botanical Station. Received January 29, 1920.
" High in sugar, averaging from 19 to 20 per cent sucrose in our own hand-
mill analyses." (Grey.)

49342. Triticum aestivu^i L. Poacese. Wheat.

{T. vulgare Vill.)
From New South Wales. Seed obtained through J. W. T. Duvel, United
States Grain Corporation, New York. Received January 31, 1920.
Roseworth. [This is the name of an agricultural station in New South Wales.
No description of this variety is at present available.]

49343. KosA laxa Retz. Rosacese. Rose.

From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds presented by Hon. Vicary Gibbs,
Aldenham House Gardens. Received January 31. 1919.
A beautiful single rose, native to the Altai Mountains and central Siberia.
It has arching stems, seven to nine oblong, serrate leaflets, and very attractive
white or pink flowers which are borne singly or in twos or threes. The globose
pulpy fruits are bright red. (Adapted from Willmott, The Genus Rosa, pt.
8, pi. 63.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47161.

49344. Haematostaphis pierreaxa Engl. Aiiacardiacese.

From Lambarene, Gabon, French Equatorial Africa. Seeds presented by

Edward A. Ford, Societe des IMissions Evangeliques de Paris. Received

January 31, 1920.

" Seeds of a native fruit which I saw for the first time only recently. It has

a very acrid taste, but makes excellent jam. I have not seen the tree; the

name given me by the Fang people is fogo. It may be the same as the ofos,

Pseudospondias longifolia {Haetnatostaphis pierreana), but I am not sure."

(Ford.)

A tall tree with dense foliage composed of unequally pinnate membranous
leaves over a foot in length. The fruit is ovoid with a thick layer of flesh, and
is about an inch in length. (Adapted from Engler, Botanische Jahriiicher, vol.
36, p. 219.)

49345. Coix LACRYMA-JOBi L. Poacese. Job's-tears.

From Hangchow, Chekiang. China. Seeds collected by O. F. Cook, of the
Bureau of Plant Industry, United States Department of Agriculture.
Received February 2, 1920.
"A form of Job's-tears with somewhat flattened seeds." {Cook.)

JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1920. 29

49346 to 49349. Gossypium sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From Lima, Peru. Uolls presented by James H. Roth, American vice consul

in charge. Received March 1, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Roth.

" Rough cotton, sometimes Isnown as vegetable wool, cultivated a few miles

inland from the port of Payta, in the vicinity of Catacaos, valley of tlie Piura

River, Peru. These forms are practically identical with those that have been

discovered in prehistoric graves where they were buried with the mummies."

49346. " White bolls. Samples of the best kind of rough Peruvian cot-
ton grown in the Piura-Payta section of the country. "

49347. " Mestizo, naturally colored."

49348. " Pardo, brown and maroon or purplish."

49349. " Duro. Undeveloped boll, having been stung by an insect known
here as ' rabi-atado,' a plague which is doing enormous damage in this
province. "

49350. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese. Sugar cane.

From Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana. Seeds presented by R.
Ward, superintendent. Botanic Gardens. Received February 4, 1920.
Demerara No. 108

49351 to 49356. Maxihot esculexta Crantz. Euphorbiacese.

(M. utilissima Pohl.) Cassava.

From' Barbados, British West Indies. Cuttings presented by John R.
Bovell. Director of Agriculture. Received August 12, 1919, grown in
quarantine, and numbered in March, 1920.
Introduced for testing in Porto Rico and Hawaii.

49351. Friendship. 49354. Trinidad No. 2.

49352. Helada. 49355. Trinidad No. 3.

49353. Trinidad No. 1. 49356. White Greenmcay.

49357. Phyllostachys mitis (Lour.) A. and C. Riviere. Poacese.

Bamboo.

From Nice, France. Rhizomes presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received February 5, 1920.
" As concerns the bamboo, it is the tallest species of those commonly cultivated
here, and the culms usually attain a height of 10 to 12 meters, rarely more. It
is an exceedingly hardy species and a very useful plant, tlie cuhiis being strong
and quite straight. Prof. Trabut, of Algiers, expressed the opinion that this
bamboo is the most useful also in Algeria. " (Proschowsky.)

49358 and 49359. Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorbiaeece.

(M. utilissima Pohl.) Cassava.

From Barbados, British West Indies. Cuttings presented by John R.
Bovell, Director of Agriculture. Received August 12, 1919, grown in
quarantine, and numbered in March. 1920.
Introduced for testing in Porto Rico and Hawaii.

49358. B. 101. 49359. Blue Top.

49360 to 49363. Saccharum officixarum L. Poaceae.

Sugar cane.
From Antigua, British AVest Indies. Seeds presented by Arnold W. Gall-
wey, acting curator and agricultural superintendent. Received Feb-
ruary 6, 1920.

49360. B. 3-'tl2. 49362. D. IJf.

49361. B. J,596. 49363. D. 109.
2212—23 3

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

49364 and 49365.

From Blackwood, 8oiith Austi-alia. Seeds presented by Edwiu Asliby,
" Wittunga." Received February 9, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Ashby.

49364. Grevillea buxifolia (J. E. Smith) R. Br. Proteacea'.

"A native of New South Wales, where it grows on rough, sandy land,
but it makes a nice shrub in my garden, about 6 feet high. It will stand
hard cutting. It flowers freely, tlie flowers being rather more inter-
esting than showy. All the flowers are clothed with silky hairs. It
should do well in Cnliforna."

49365. Gbevillea lavandulacea Schlecht. Proteacese.

"A native of South Australia, where it grows from u foot to 18
inches high on a sandy or clayey subsoil, but it seems to prefer broken
rocky soil (quartzite). It does very well on rockeries and should be
treated as a rock plant (dwarf, hard-wooded shrub). It produces a
mass of pink flowers from the beginning of our winter until late spring.
It should do well in California, where it will be an acquisition to those
who have rock gardens."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47189.
49366 and 49367. Kicixus communis L. Eiiphoibiacese.

Castor-bean.
From Huatabampo, Sonora. Mexico. Seeds presented by .T. R. Uribe,
Hacienda Delia, Rio Mayo. Received February 9. 1920.

" Samples of the beans which gi'ow wild here." (Uribe.)

49366. Seeds 18 mm. lung )iy 15 mm. wide; light gray with a few livowa
markings.

49367. Seeds 15 mm. long by 8 mm. wide; light gray, mostly overlaid
with dark-brown markings.

49368. Festuca hookeriaxa F. Muell. Poacese. Grass.
iSchedonorus hookerianus Benth.)

From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented l)y George Valder,
undersecretary and director. Received February 9, 1920.

A stout perennial grass, 2 to 4 feet in height, indigenous to New South Wales,
Victoria, and Tasmania. It has flat, rather long leaves, very loose panicles
up to a foot in length, and rigid flowering glumes. It stands mowing and
pasturing well and is relished by stock. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful l^ative
Plants of Atistralid, i). 101, and Benthani, Flora Avstralicnsis, vol. 7. p. (!.',6.)

49369. Gladiolus ^ialaxgensis Baker. Iridacese. Gladiolus.

From Ochileso, Aiigola, West Africa. Bulbs presented by H. A. Neipp,
American Mission. Received February 6, 1920.

A West African gladiolus from 1 to 2 feet in height, with three or four erect,
linear, rigid leaves and a simple or branched inflorescence. The deep-red
flowers are borne in loose spikes 4 to 6 inches long. (Adapted from Bulletin
de VHerMer Boissier, 2d ser., vol. 1, p. 867.)

49370 to 49383.

From Guatemala. Collected by Wilson Popenoe. Agricultural l^xplorer
for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received February 9, 1920. Quoted
notes by Mr. Popenoe.

JANUARY 1 TO MAT.CH 31, 1920. 31

49370 to 49383— Continued.

49370. AxAN.As SATivus Schulr. f. Bromeliacete. Pineapple.
"(No. 266. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12, 1920.) Suckers of

a variety of pineapple from Tucuru at an altitude of about 3.200 feet.
It is Imown to the few Americans in this region as the ' sugar-loaf ' pine-
apple hwause of its sweetness. It i.s described by R. W. Hempstead,
through whose courtesy I have obtained these suckers, as broadly oval,
large, with white, very juicy, sweet-flavored flesh."

49371. Annoxa sci.ekodebma SafEonl. Annonace*.

"(No. 249a. Tucuru. Alta A'era Paz. January 12. 1920.) Ponh
(Kekchi) ; Spanish orthography pox, sometimes called in English 'hard-
shelled custard-apple." Seeds of a rare species of Annona from Chama,
on the Rio Chixoy ; altitude 950 feet.

" In size of tree and habit of growth this .species resembles Annona
rpticulata. In foliage, however, it is quite distinct. The loaves are
oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 6 to 9 inches lung. 2i to 8 inches broad, shortly
acuminate, coriaceous, deep green and almost glossy above, paler beneath.

" The fruits, which are borne on stout stalks about an inch long, are
broadly heart-sh.-iped to round and up to 4 inches in diameter. The
surface, which is dull gray-green, differs in character from that of most
other Annonas : it is divided by prominent ridges into iri'egularly pen-
tagonal areas. The skin or outer covering is nearly a quarter of an
inch thick and ooai-sely granular in texture. It forms a brittle shell
which effectively protects the flesh and makes it possible for the ripe
fruit to be handled roughly without injury to the flesh. The latter,
which is snow-white and divided into loosely cohering segments each
containing a seed the size of a bean, is of remarkably pleasant flavor
suggesting that of the sugar-apple {A. squamosa), with a dash of lemon.
Many Annonas are heavily sweet or mawkish ; not so the posh. It has
sufficient acidity (more than the cherimoya) to give it .sprightliness,
and it never cloys the palate.

" The trees which I have seen at Chama are more productive than
the average cherimoya. The species may well he compared to Aiuwna
squamiosa in fruiting habit. Abortive fruits, such as many of those
borne by most cherimoya trees, are rarely produced, but there is con-
siderable variation in the size. The average is about 3 inches' in
diameter.

"This species evidently belongs to the tropical k»wlands; hence, in
the United States, it is likely to succeed only in southern Florida. ""

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40835.

49372. Chaetochloa pakicumfeba (Steud.) Hitchc. Poace.'e. Grass.
(t^etaria paniculifera Fourn.)

"(No. 258«. Tucuru. Alta Vera Paz. January 12. 1920.) Hots kor
(Kekchi). Seeds collected near Chama. Tliis plant is found commonly
throughout Alta Vera Paz, where it is considered one o( the best forage
grasses. It is thought to be more nourishing than most other grasses,
and both horses and cattle eat it readily in spite of the fact that the
leaves are covered with somewhat coarse hairs which it might be ex-
pected would prove disagreeable to animals.

" Hots kor never forms pastures or solid stands over large areas, but
usually grows on slopes or among scrub, where it forms scattered clumps.

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49370 to 49383— Continued.

seuding up leaves to a height of 4 to 6 feet and flower stalks some-
times 6 or 7 feet above the ground. It is a perennial, and I am told
by R. W. Hempstead that it will stand four cuttings a year. It seems
particularly adapted to moist regions and for this reason is recommended
for trial in the Everglades of Florida."

49373. Chamaedorea sp. Phcenicaceae. Pacayito.
"(No. 271. Tucnru, Aita Teni Paz. .Tauuary IS. 1920.1 Pacayito,

called kok kib in Kekchi, a handsome dwarf palm found under dense
forest in several parts of Vera Paz. It appears to occur ouly in regions
where there are limestone outcroppings. These plants woie collected on
the Finca Los Alpes."

49374. Ckotalaeia sagittalis L. Fabacese.

"(No. 252«. Tucuru. Alta A'era Paz. .lauuary 12, 1!)20. ) Seeds
of a species growing to about 18 inches in height collected at Finca
Samac, near Cohan. It should be tested in the South as a cover crop.
In Kekchi it is called tzok tzok xuV

49375. Juglans sp. Juglandacete. Walnut.
"(No. 265a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. .January 1:^. 1920.) Nuts of

the nogal or native black walnut tree. It is occasionally seen in cultiva-
tion but more commonly wild. It makes a shapely tree up to 50 feet in
height and yields nuts much like those of Jug] an x nigra but with a thicker
shell. Its wood is considered valuable. '

49376. Panicum hirsutum Swartz. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 257ff. Tucuru. Alta Vera Paz. .January 12, 1920.) A forage
grass, 3 feet high, said to be of good quality. Collected from the road-
side near Chania. Alta Vera Paz."

49377. Paspalum panictjlatum L. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 252a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12, 1920.) A pasture
grass from the Finca Samac, near Cohan. The plant grows to about 2
feet in height and apparently spreads by seeds only. As forage it is con-
sidered very good."

49378. Paspalum candidum (Huonb. and Bonpl.) Kunth. Poaceae.

Grass.

"(No. 263a. Tucuru. Alta Vera Pa,';. .January 12. 1920.) Kali tut.
A pasture grass from the Finca Samac, near Cohan. It grows about 18
inches in height and is very abundant in the edges of the coffee planta-
tion, where it often forms solid stands. It is cut for feeding to stock and
is considered very good for this purpose."

49379. Paspalum paniculatum L. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 256a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12, 1920.) A grass,
growing to about 3 feet in height, found near Chama, on the Rio Chixoy.
Said to be a good forage grass."

49380. Paspalum plicattilum Michs. PoaceJE. Black grass.

"(No. 261a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12. 1920.) A common
pasture grass from the Finca Samac, near Cohan. This species grows
to about 15 inches in height, and its leaves, though rather small, are
abundant."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47049.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31^ 1920. 33

49370 to 49383— Continued.

49381. I'ENMSETUM coMPLANATCM (Nees.) Heiiisl. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 259«. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12, 1920.) Kux hub.

Seeds of a foxtail occurring in pastures of Finca Saiuac, near Coban,
Alta Vera Paz. It grows about 3 feet high and is said to be good forage."

49382. Pennisetum distaohyum (Fourn.) Rupr. Poaceaj. Grass.
"(No. 260a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12, 1920.) Xul aj.

Seeds of a large grass occurring along ravines and in half-shady places,
linca Saniac, near Coban. It grows to 6 feet in height, with leaves an
inch broad, and seeds abundantly. It looks like a valuable forage grass."

49383. Peksea donnell-smithii Mez. Lauracese.

"(No. 248a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 12, 1920.) Oh-mash
( Kekchi. for ' monkey avocado ' ) . A wild species of Persea found in the
valley of Tactic (where these seeds were obtained) and abundantly on
the mountains between Tactic and Coban, principally in open places.

"This is a slender tree up to 40 feet In height (commonly about 25
feet), with largo oblong-obovate leaves, reddish pubescent beneath, and
small terminal panicles of black fruits the size and shape of peas. While
its fruit is not edible or useful in any way, the species is of interest as
ti relative of the avocado and may have value as a stock for the latter,
especially for wet lands. Its degree of frost resistance is unknown, but
the fact that it occurs in the zone of the Guatemalan avocado indicates
that it will probably be as hardy as the latter and maybe even hardier."

49384. Callilepis sp. Asteraceae.

From Nelspruit, Transvaal. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shautz, Agricul-
tural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 29,
1920.
"(No. 186. Nelspruit, Transvaal. October 20, 1920.) A composite about 10
to 14 inches high, with almost white chrysanthemumlike flowers." (Shantz.)

49385 to 49401.

From Guatemala. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer for
the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received February 9. 1920. Quoted notes
by Mr. Popenoe.

49385. PoLYGALA FLOBiBUNDA Benth. Polygalacese. Chupak.
"(No. 26Sa. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 18, 1920.) Chupak.

Seeds of a handsome shrub, wild and cultivated in Vera Paz. It sends up
stems about 6 feet in height, each one terminating in a large loose panicle
of purplish flowers. Since it is of easy culture and blooms nearly all the
year it is considered a desirable ornamental by Europeans in this region.
Its roots are used in place of soap. Presented by Mrs. Gustavo Helmrich,
of Finca Samac, near Coban,"

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44683.

49386. Randia aculeata L. Rubiacese.

"(No. 269(7. Tucuru, Alta Vera I'az. .January 18, 1920.) Seeds of a
shrub which I have seen only in the vicinity of Purula, Baja Vera Paz.
It grows in the edge of the forest, occasionally In the open, and seems
to thrive on lots of moisture. It is interesting because of its formal
appearance and synunetrical growth, which strongly resembles Buxus.
It should make an excellent hedge plant and for specimen plants in a

%

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49385 to 49401— Continued.

formal garden should be very attractive. It reaches about 10 feet in
height, and its slender branches are clothed with small leaves arranged
in clusters. The fruits, which are white when ripe, round, and about
half an inch in diameter, increase the ornamental appearance of the
plants."

49387. RuBus glaucus Benth. Rosacese. Andes berry.
"(No. 250a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. .January 12. 1920.) ToMn uuk.

Seeds collected near Santa Cruz, Alta Vera Paz. See No. 2Ua [S. P. I.
No. 49332] for description."

49388. RuBUS sp. Rosacea^. Blackberry.
"(No. 255a. Tucuru. Alta Vera Paz. .January 12, 1920.1 Tokdn.

Seeds of a good blackberry found near Santa Cruz. Vera Paz. Probably
the same as No. 243a. [S. P. I. No. 49331], but the fruits are not quite
as sweet as those of the plant from which the latter seed was obtained.''

49389. Salvia popenoei Blake. Menthacese. Sage.
"(No. 2.54a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. .January 12, 1920.) Tutz unUn

(Ivekchi). Seeds of a handsome plant found along the roadside be-
tween Tactic and Purnla. It grows commonly 3 to 5 feet high and
bears terminal spikes of bright crimson-scarlft flowers somewhat i-icher
in color than those of Salma splendetis."

49390 to 49399. Zka mays L. Poacese. Corn.

49390. Vo. 1. Dark red.

Dark red, but lighter than \o. 1.

Dirty white ; kernels flat

Dirty white; kernels square.

Dirty white with a tinge of yellow.

Tellow ; kernels broad and flat.

Yellow ; kernels longer and more .square.

Lighter yellow than Nos. 6 or 7.

Light mulberry color with a few darker grains.
Dirty white with red streaks.

49400. CoccosiPSiLUM repens Swartz. Rubiacefe.
"(No. 267a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. .January 18. 1920.) An inter-
esting herbaceous plant found on moist slopes in Vera Paz. It creeps
along the ground, making stems about 2 feet in length, and produces
pale-blue flowers about half an inch broad, followed by bright-blue
fruits in clusters of two or three, half an inrh in diameter and very
beautiful."

49401. Paspai.um fasciculatum Vi'illd. Poaceie. Grass.
"(No. 246. Tucuru. Alta Vera Paz. January 12. 1920.) Ochoy, a

wet-land forage grass from Chama. on the Rio Chisoy, about 8 leagues
from Coban. This plant makes excellent forage, being considered one of
the very best. It grows vigorously, spreading by means of underground
rhizomes, and sends up shoots ordinarily to a height of about 3 feet. It
rarely flowers."

49391.

No. i.

49393.

No. 3.

49393.

No. 4.

49394.

No. 5.

49395.

No. 6.

49396.

No. 7.

49397.

No. 8.

49398.

No. 9.

49399.

No. 10

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 35

49402. PicEA sp. Pinacese. Spruce.

From Shansi, China. Seeds presented by Joseph BaiUe, Berkeley, Calif.
Received February 20, 1920.

A Chinese spruce of possible value as an ornamental or park tree.

49403. DiosPYROs kaki L. f. Diospyracese. Kaki.

From Paotingfu, Chihli, China. Cuttings presented by H. W. Robinson,
American Board Mission. Received February 10, 1920.

Scions of the Japanese persimmon for propagation experiments in this country.

49404. SoLAXuM sp. Solanacese.

From Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico. Tubers presented by Dr. Ellswood
Chaffey. Received March 2. 1920.
Wild potato tubers requested for experimental purposes.

49405. Datura sanguinea Ruiz and Pa v. Solanacese.

From Monterey, Calif. Seeds presented by H. A. Greene, Monterey Tree-
Growing Club. Received February 14, 1920.
" A large, treelike Pei'uvian plant, extending in its native land to altitudes
where heavy frosts are encountered every night. It is somewhat smaller than
Datura arhorea, with smaller leaves and more narrowly tubular flowers. The
corolla tube is green at the base, orange-yellow in the middle, and scarlet at
the mouth." (0. F. Cook.)

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 41329.

49406. Chamaedorea sp. Phoenicacese. Pacayito.

From Guatemala. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received February 14, 1920.
"(No. 271(7. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 18, 1920.) Pacayito. See No.
271 [S. P. I. No. 49373] for notes. These seeds were collected from plants in
the forest at Finca Los Alpes." {Popenoe.)

49407 and 49408.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by T. B. McClelland, horti-
culturist. Agricultural Experiment Station. Received February 12, 1920.

49407. Desmanthus virgatus (L.) Willd. Mimosacete.

A white-flowered woody plant, common in n'lany places in the West
Indies. The leaves, which are sensitive, are bipinnate. and the pods
are linear-compressed. In Jamaica the brown polished seeds are used
for beads. (Adapted from Grisebacli, Flora of the British West Indies,
p. 218, and Lindley, Treasury of Botany, vol. 1, p. 39'f.)

49408. Mimosa ceratonia L. Mimosacese.

A viuelike shrub, 2 to 5 meters high, found in many places in the West
Indies. The branches and stems are covered with small recurved
prickles, and the flowers are borne in globose heads. (Adapted from
Grisehach, Flora of the British West Indies, p. 210.)

49409. Amygdalus davidiaxa (Carr.) Zabel. Aniygdalacese.

{Prunus davidiana Franch.) Peach.

From Sacaton, Ariz. Seeds presented by S. H. Hastings, director. Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, through Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry. Received February 21, 1920.
" One of the trees of Amygdalus davidiana differed so strikingly from the
others that I made special note of it. The top was more round and open, the

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

branches thicker, more rigid, and tlie small twigs thicker and shorter and de-
cidedly less willowy than in the ordinary type. The leaves were broader than
usual, less acuminate, and with coarser marginal serrations. The fruits were
unusually large with flesh unusually thick and soft and of a more downy ap-
pearance than those of the usual type." {Mason.)

49410. Kheum sp. Polygonacese. Rhubarb.
From Tatsienlu, Szechwan, China. Seeds presented by Dr. C. Glass

Davitt, College of Tale iu China, Changsha, China. Received February

21, 1920.
" Tibetan wild rhubarb seed. Tatsienlu. West China. October, 1919."
(Davitt.)
Obtained for breeding experiments.

49411. Cynodon ixTERMEDius Eang. and Tad. Poaceae. Grass.

From Coiuibatore, Madras, India. Seeds presented by C Tadulingam,

assistant lecturing botanist. Agricultural College, through C. \. Piper,

Bureau of Plant Industry, Received February 21, 1920.

A widely creeping perennial grass, rooting at the nodes; leafy, with slender

erect or ascending flowering branches, which vary in length from 12 to 18

inches. The leaf blades are linear, flat, and up to 7 inches in length. This

grass is a native of the Nilgiri Hills, .southwestern India. It is Intermediate

between Cynodon daetylon and C. harberi. differing from the former principally

in not having underground stems and from the latter in being more extensively

creeping and with longer and more slender branches. (Adapted from Journal

of the Boiiihiiy Natural History Society, vol. 26, p. 30^.)

49412 to 49431. Solanuivi tueerosuim L. Solanaceae. Potato.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Tubers presented by the secretary. Board
of Agriculture. Received February 25, 1920.

The following varieties are introduced for experiments being carried on
by the Bureau of Plant Industry to obtain varieties resistant to the wart
disease.

49412. America. 49422. Lochar.

49413. Arran Comrade. 49423, Majestic.

49414. An-aii Victory. 49424, Mauve Queen.

49415. The BisJiop. 49425, May Queen.

49416. Dargill Early. 49426. Midlothian Early.

49417. The Duchess. 49427. Nithscale.

49418. Edsell Blue. 49428. Resistamt Snowdrop.

49419. Epicure. 49429. Rlwderick Dhu.

49420. Immune Ashleaf. 49430. Sharpens Express.

49421. Irish Queen. 49431. Tinvxtld Perfection.
49432. SoRBus torminalis (L,) Crantz. Malacese,

From Borde Hill. Cuckfield, Sussex, England. Plants presented by Col.
Stephenson R. Clarke. Received February 25, 1920.
A fine large tree, native to southern and central Europe. The dark-green
leaves, rather variable in shape and size, turn yellow and red in autumn,
and the white flowers are borne in June in rather lax corymbs about 4 inches
in diameter. The reddish yellow roundish fruits are sometimes eaten when
very ripe, (Adapted from Hempel and Wilhelm, Baume und Strducher, vol. S,
p. 81. pi. .5,3.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 37

49433 to 49440. Corylus avellana L. Betulacege. Filbert.

From Maidstone, England. Plants purchased from George Bunyard &
Co. Received February 26. 1920. Quoted notes taken from Bunyard's
Catalogue, 1915-16, p. 32.

49433. " Cosford. Nut almost round, large, most excellent flavor, and
very thin shell. A prolific variety and recommended as a poUenizer
for less fertile sorts."

49434. "■Duke of Edinburgh. Nut large, oblong; shell rather thick; of
excellent flavor."

49435. "Early Prolific. Curiously frizzled husk; nuts small but pro-
duced in large clusters, often 10 to a bunch ; very early, sweet, and
pood. Sometimes called the Frizzled nut."

49436. " Kentish. Nut long, pointed, very sweet and delicate. Of great
antiquity, having been grown in Kent for a long period. Has been
almost superseded, on account of its infertility, by the Kentish Cob."

49437. "Kentish Cob. Nut large, broad, and long; excellent flavor; pro-
lific ; the best for all-round use. Almost exclusively grown in Kent
for market."

49438. " Kentish Cob." [Nuts only were received of this variety.]

49439. " Pearson's Prolific. Nut round, short, good flavor ; an abundant
and early bearer; produces large quantities of catkins and is valuable
for purposes of cross-fertilization."

49440. " Webb's Prize Cob."

49441. Garcinia mangostana L. Cliisiacese. Mangosteen,

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by the director, Botanic Gardens.
Received February 28, 1920.
This delicious fruit is about the size of a mandarin orange, round and slightly
flattened at each end, with a smooth, thick rind, rich red-purple in color. This
rind incloses the pulp segments, five to seven in number, between snow
white and ivory in color with the texture of a well-ripened plum and a most
delicious flavor.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47120.

49442. Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. Bombacacese. Kapok.

(Eriodendron anfractuosum DC.)
From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by G. F. J. Bley. Received
February 28, 1920.
"The kapok tree is widely distributed in the Tropics of both hemispheres
and attains a height of 75 to 100 feet, with wide-spreading horizontal. branches.
When about 5 years old it begins to bear pods with kapok down, the yield
increasing with the age of the tree. Well-developed trees yield annually about
7,000 pounds per acre under favorable conditions. Kapok is excellent for
pillows, mattresses, life preservers, etc., and its use is constantly increasing."
(I/. H. Dewey.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46522.

49443 to 49456.

From Guatemala. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received February 28, 1920.
Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

38 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED,

49443 to 49456— Continued.

49443. Alpixia sp. Zinziberacese.

"(No. 282a. Tucuiii, Alta Vera Paz. Januai-y 19. 1920. ) From Chama,
Alta Vera Paz. A plant wliicli resembles Alpinia nutans in foliage
and produces close to the ground large numbers of bright-red fruits
about an inch long, containing small hard seeds surrounded by a muci-
laginous pulp, much used by the Kekchi Indians as an ingredient of soups
and stews. Kekchi name tzih."

49444. Amabanthus sp. Amaranthaceae.

"(No. 283ff. Tucuru. Alta ^'era Paz. .Tanuary 19. 1920.) From the
Finca Mocca: altitude 3.500 feet. An annual cultivated in Alta A'era
Paz for its small black seeds, which are toasted and ground and used
to make sweetmeats. The plant grows about 3 feet high and bears
crimson flower heads."

49445. Gyxandeopsis speciosa (H. B. K.) DC. Capparidaceae.

"(No. 281a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 19. 1920. ) Presented by
Harry Johnson. An annual about 3 feet high with red flowers."

49446. HoMOLEPis atueexsis (H. B. K. > Chase. Poacefe. Grass.
(Panicum aturense H. B. K.)

"(No. 273a. Tucuru. Alta Vera Paz. .January 19. 1920.) A good

pasture grass from the Finca Los Alpes ; altitude 3,Ct00 feet. It grows
about 15 inches high and is said to be very nourishing."

49447. IsACHNE abundinacea (Swartz) Griseb. Poaeej«. Grass.

"(No. 274a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 19, 1920.) A pasture
grass from Finca Mocca ; altitude about 3.."')00 feet. Perhaps too tough
to be of great value. It grows about 2 feet high."

49448. Lasiacis oaxacensis (Steud.) Hitchc. Poacese. Grass.
{Patiicum oa-racense Steud.)

"(No. 277a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 19, 1920.) A tall gi'ass
(about 4 feet) from the Finca Mocca. It makes abimdunt foliage and
loose heads of large seeds."

49449. Mandevu.la aueiculata (Pohl.) 8chum. Apocynaceai.

"(No. 279a. Tucuru. Alta Vera Paz. January 19. 1920.) Presented
by Harry Johnson. A climbing plant from Chama, Alta Vera Paz, reach-
ing a height of .30 feet. Its flowers are funnel shaped, 2 inches across
the top, and creamy white with a strawberry-red tliroat."

49450. Paxicum cLrTi.xosrM Swartz. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 27Ga. Tucuru. Alia Vera Paz. .January 19, 1920.) A gi-ass

found in the edges of the coffee plantation at Finca Mocca. It grows
about 4 feet high."

49451. Paspalum vikgatum L. Poacejip. Grass.
"(No. 275a. Tucuru, Alta A'era Paz. January 19, 1920.) A tall grass

from Finca Los Alpes. It makes coarse leaves and produces large heads
of seed. It is nf>t considered as good as some other gras.^^es in this
region."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47050.

49452. Passiflora sekkatifolia L. Passifloraceje.

"(No. 2780. Tucuru, Alta A'era Paz. January 19, 1920.) A vigorous
climber from the hot country (low altitudes), producing round fruits

\
JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1920. 39

49443 to 49456— Continued.

up to 2 inches thick, lemon yellow, with transliK-eiit whitish flesh, whicli
is subacid and of fairly pleasant flavor. The seeds ai'e shaped like di-
minutive arrowheads. Presented by Harry Johnson."

49453. SoLANUM SE^UJOKTHiANUM Audrews. Solanacejje.

"(No. 285f/. Tncuru. Alta Vera Taz. January 19, lf)20.) A climbing
plant from the forest in the Finca Mocca, at an altitude of about 3,CX)0
feet. It becomes about 20 feet in height, making slender stems and grace-
ful foliage, and bears white flowers followed by decorative fruits, which
are round, half an inch in diameter, and bright orange-red."

49454. IxDicoFERA sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 284o. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 19, 1920.) A small
leguminous plant of semicreeping habit from the Finca Los Alpes ; altitude
3,000 feet. It makes stems about 3 feet long and bears terminal spikes
of salmon-pink flowers."

49455. Vaiota insularis (L.) Chase. Poaceiv. Grass.
"(No. 286a. City of Guatemala. February 3, 1920.) A grass culti-
vated near El Progreso, in the hot country between the city of Guatemala
and Zacapa. It grows to 6 or 7 feet in height, makes abundant foliage,
and appears to be a good forage plant."

I^'or proviuns intioduotion, see S. P. I. No. 470.57.

49456. ( Undetermined. )

"(No. 280a. Tucuru, Alta Vera Paz. January 19, 1920.) Presented
by Harry Johnson. An herbaceous perennial from Chama, Alta Vera
Paz, growing about a foot high and producing spikes of red flowers."

49457. Lycopersicox esculentuim Mill. Solanacese. Tomato.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by J. M. Westgate, agronomist
in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March 2, 1920.
" Seeds of a cross between the wild species and Earliana." (Westffate.)

49458. AsrAKAGTTS acuiifolius L. Convallariaceae.

From Hartsville, S. C. Seeds collected by J. B. Norton, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 2, 1920.

" This is probably the hardiest evergreen species of the genus. Stock grown
from S. P. I. No. 34620 has survived four winters at Hartsville, S. C, when the
temperature has gone below 10° F. It makes a beautiful thickset hedge of a
very dark green color, suggesting a fine-leaved juniper. As the plants grow
older there is a tendency to produce vinelike shoots. The tuberlike storage
roots and drought-resistant foliage make it valuable for regions of scanty rain-
fall. The shoots are edible, although much smaller than those of ordinary as-
paragus. The flavor, however, is said by some to be superior to that of the
common species." (Norton.)

49459 to 49471.

From Kafue, Northern Rhodesia. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March
2, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.
49459. Brachystegia sp. Ca^salpiniacese.

"(No. 300. Bolenga Camp. November 25, 1919. ) MowBo (Chimyanja).
A large, spreading acacialike plant with large pods and large flat seeds,

40 SEEDS a:nd plants impoeted.

49459 to 49471— Continued.

which are eaten by baboons and natives. The bast fiber was formerly-
used to make clotli ; now used whenever fiber Is required. A most use-
ful as well as ornamental tree."

49460. Caksalpinia sp. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 299. Boleuga Camp. November 2.j, 1919. ) f f(7(/ (Chhnyuuja).
A small tree not over 10 feet high, bearing large pods, the beans of
which are eaten after four successive boilings; the ^^ater is tlirown off
each time. The be:ins are said to kill if eaten after one boiliui:."

49461. Caryopiiyli-us jambos (L.) Stokes. Myrtacea;. Rose-apple.
{EugerUa jumbos L.)

"(No. 318. Kafue. December 4, 1919.) Musafa (in Mashakalumbwe
and in Chimyanja ) . A beautiful light lemon-green fruit 1 inch in diam-
eter, with a most agreeable spicy flavor ; the seeds are large and the pulp-
firm and crisp. This fruit is said to taste something like Jambosa
malaccensis ; it is also very attractive in appearance."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. -14891.

49462. Garci.nia livingstonei T. Anders. Clusiacese.

"(No. 324. Kafue. December 6. 1919.) Munkononga (Chimyanja)
or mutungtiu (Mashakalumbwe). A very excellent fruit to eat out of
hand. The stone, or rather the embryo, easily dries out. The tree is
very productive and has handsome foliage and fruit."

Plate IV shows a fruiting brancli of this tree.
49463 and 49464. HoLCUS sokghum L. Poacese. Sorg^hum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

49463. "(No. 313. Kafue. December 4, 1919.) Au early-ma turiug
kafir."

49464. "(No. 314. Kafue. December 4, 1919.) A later but better
type of kafir."

49465. Protea abyssinica WilJd. Proteacea;.

" (No. 336. Kafue. December 7, 1919.) A large white Protea which
grows on poor soil. The flowers are reddish in color and very at-
tractive, 2 to 3^ inches across. This and other Proteas, while attrac-
tive in flower and foliage, hold the old seed heads for several years,
and this often gives them a half-dead appearance."

49466. Uapaca sansibabica Pax. Euphorbiaceie.

"(No. 29.J. Bolenga Camp. November 25, 1919.) Tlie popular wild
fruit mahoboJiobo; also called mamku or massigou. The tree has broad,
leathery evergreen leaves, and the brownish yellow clusters of fruit are
produced mainly on the old wood. When very ripe the fruit is sweet,
but it is like a persimmon when not fully mature."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 32394.

49467. XiMENiA AMERICANA L. Olacaceic. False sandalwood.
"(No. 309. Kafue. December 4, 1919.) Impinji, similar to No. 301

[S. P. I. No. 49602], but a larger fruited form. The fruits are fairly
edible if the skin and stone are both rejected; they are borne in abun-
dance and look like Prunus americana, but are red and have a large stone.
The seed is pounded to obtain the much-prized oil."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42896.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 41

49459 to 49471— Continued.

49468. Zea mays L. Poaceso. Com.
"(No. 312. Kafue. December 4, 1919.) This corn is grown by the

natives south of the Kafue River and is said to be a small early-matur-
ing type. It is planted in December, when the rains come."

49469. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 345. Kafue. December 7, 1919.) A small tree, called m'seche
in Chimyan.ia, with very attractive white flowers. The fruit, which
has the odor of a lyohee, is said to be eaten, and the hulls are used in
making rattles for dancing."

49470. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 293. Bolenga Camp. November 25, 1919.) M'fwefee (Chim-
yanja). A small tree said to bear very sweet edible fruits.: which are
small, oval, and green with white spots."

49471. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 337. Kafue. December 7, 1919.) M'tantanvara (Chimyanja).
■ A small black fruit resembling a small wild cherry. It is eaten by the
natives and dries on the tree much like our Prunus melanocarpa."

49472 and 49473.

From v^antiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. Mario Calvino.
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March 5, 1920.

49472. Caeica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.

" Seed of a variety of Carica papaya which I received from the cold
regions of Colombia; that is. from high altitudes. I think this variety
would grow and fruit in California." {Calvino.)

49473. Caeica candamaecensis Hook. f. Papayacese.

A graceful little tree, native to the Andean region of South America,
where it is cultivated up to an altitude of 9,000 feet for the sake of its
edible fruit. The fruits are smaller and sweeter than those of C.
papaya, are about 9 inches long, with soft, white flesh, sometimes very
acid in cool regions. The outside is of a bright golden yellow. (Adapted
from Ciirfis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 6198.)

49474. PiTTOSpoRUM CRASsiFOLiuM Soland. Pittosporacese.

From San Francisco, Calif. Seeds presented by John McLaren, superin-
tendent, Golden Gate Park. Received March 9, 1920.
"An evergreen tree introduced from Australia, its native land. It is of easy
culture, not particular as to soil, and is very effective as a lawn ornamental,
either single or in groups ; it also makes a good hedge plant. It is propagated
by seeds." (McLaren.)

Mr. McLaren recommends this shrub as one which will probably endure the
sea breeze and salt spvay of the Florida coast.

49475. Passiflgea edulis Sims. Passifloracese. Granadilla.

From Tangier, ^Morocco. Seeds presented by J. Goftart. Received March

10. 1920.

"The passion vine is extensively grown in Australia and thrives in the warmer

portions of the United States, although not yet well known. The fruit is the

size, and shape of an egg and contains a pulp of exceedingly good flavor ; this

is eaten with a spoon after cutting off ohe end of the fruit. The pulp is also

42 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

used as a rtavoiins for cakes, ice cream, autl .Irink^ and in fruit salads. The
vine gi-ows well in 'any ordinary open soil .with abundant fertU./.er. The rich
green foliage is very ornamental." (F. 0. Fopenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 448.o4.
49476. Bactpjs maraja Mart. Phoenicacese. Palm.

From Bahia. Brazil. Seeds presented hy H. M. Curran. Keceiveil Maivh
2. 1920.
"(Bahia. December. 1919.) A palm said to gn-ow in a swamp: has a spin}
stem and produces clusters of edible dark-purple fruits resembling grapes in
appearance and flavor. The fruits are very common in the markets in Ilheos.
where these were obtained : they are called • nianvel velho,' or swamp coconut."
(Curran.)
49477 to 49479.

From Kafue. .Xorthern Rhodesia. Collected b\ l>r. H. I.. Shantz. Agri-
cultural Explore!- for the Bureau of Plant Indusf.y. Received :March o.
1920. Quoted notes by Dr. Shautz.-

49477. Aclotaxdka sp. Zinziberaceje.

"(No. 320. December 4. 1919.) Roots of a beautiful orcliidlike plant
which forms a spike about 6 inches high, upon which one flower appears
at a time. The flowers, about 2 to 3 inchi-s across, have pale-yellow
centers with the edges white to lavender or rediKsh lavender. They open
in tlie morning and iast most of tiie day. The swollen roots have a
delicate flavor and are aromatic."

49478. ArLOTANUBA sp. Zinziberacea;.

"(No. 321. December 4. 1919.) Roots of a delicate Aulotandra with
' a lacelike pure-white fl(iwer with a touch of yellow in the center, which
opens in the ea'ly evening and fades- as soon as the svm strikes it the next
day. Only one flf>wer is pushed up at a time. Like the preceding
number I No. 49477] but more delicate, and the spiko remains inider the
ground."

49479. IrissocHiLus akexarius Lindl. Orchidaceae.

"(No. 322. December 4, 3919.) Tubers of u beautihil land or soil
oichid with a sjtike 1* to 2| feet high, bearing beautiful lavender flowers.
The flower spike appears in advance of the lesives. This is one of the
most attractive orchids I have seen."

49480. DiospTROs ebenaster Retz. Diospyracese. Black sapote.

From Salina Cruz. Oaxaca. Mexico. Seeds presented by A\'ilbur Barker.
Received March 9. 1920.

" The black sapote. which is native to Mexico, is a compact and shapely
ornamental tree v.atli oblong-oval glossy leaves about 4 inches long. The
fruits, which greatly resemble those of the kaki. or .Japanese persimmon, are
light gi-een when ripe and from 2 to 4 inches in diametei-. The dark-bmwn or
almost black flesh is sweet and when cut up or mashed with, orange juice makes
a first-rate dish." {Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44187.

49481. Prosopis stephaniana (Bieb.) Kunth. Mimosaceae.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presente<l by r>r. L. Tralnit. lieceived iNIarch
9, 1920.

"Ayaba, south of Biskra. Algeria." (Trahut.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31^ 1^20. 43

A shrubby plant, 1 to 2 feet in height, found from the eastern Mediterranean
countries to the Caucasus and nortliern Africa. The brandies and petioles
are pubescent, and the compound leaves are composed of 4 to 5 pairs of leaflets,
with 8 to 12 pairs of pinnre in each leaflet. The thick pods are ovi)i(l-(il)long.
(Adapted from Baissier, Flora Oricntalis, vol. 2, p. 633.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32728.

49482. CucuRBiTA pepo L. Cucurbitaceee. Squash.

Fi-oni Colon. Canal Zone. Panama. Presented Ity A. .Madlvane, AnuM-ican
consulate. Received IMarch 10, 1920.
" Taboquilla squash seeds." (Maellvane.)

49483. Prunus besseyi Bailey. Amjgdalacese. Sand cherry.

From Brookings. S. Dak. Seedlings presented by N. E. Hansen,, professor
of horticulture, South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic
Arts. Received March 12, 1920.
" Sand-cherry seedlings of western South Dakota stock. They have l»een
mider cultivation at this station for several plant generations." {IIanfien.)

49484 to 49488.

From Richmond, Victoria. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker. Received
March 13, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Baker.

49484. Acacia cultriformis A. Cunn. Mimosacea?.
" Panton Hill ; rare."

A shrubby acacia from Australia with sharp-pointed, simple, whitish
leaves and small headlike racemes of yellow flowers. Although it does
not exceed 10 feet in height it makes a very elegant ornamental.
(Adapted from Reviie Horticole, vol. 68, p. 503.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48039.

49485. Acacia pycnantha Benth. Mimosacese.
" Panton Hill district."

An Australian shrub with long, narrow, curved leaves and numerous
large flower heads, which are borne in terminal panicles. In its native
country the bark of this shrub is valued for its large percentage of
tannin. (Adapted from Revue Horticole, vol. 68, p. 504-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48059.

49486. xVcACiA KETixoDES Schlecht. Mimosaceje.
" A very good wattle."

An acacia, native to Australia, with elongated leaves up to 6 inches
in length and elegant terminal panicles of odorous flower heads. It is
said to flower in France almost throughout the year. (Adapted from
Revue Eoriicole, vol. 68, p. 505.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38758.

49487. Kennedya rubicunda (Schneev.) Vent. Fabacese.
{Glycine ruMcunda Schneev.)

A shrubby, twining plant, native to New South Wales. It runs up to
a height of 5 or 6 feet or more, producing an abundance of large showy
dark-red flowers of a somewhat dingy appearance. The plant is easily
propagated by seeds, which should be soaked in warm water for a few
hours before planting. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi.
268.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39873.

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49484 to 49488— Continued.

49488. Tecoma smithii W. Wats. Bignoniaceae.
" Shrub with yellow blooms ; about 5 feet high."

A beautiful shrubby plant, said to have been produced in Australia
as a cross between Tecoma capensis and T. mollis. The flowers have
orange tubes and yellow segments and are borne in large compound
panicles. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d, ser., vol. U, p. 67,9.)

49489 to 49495.

From Arlington, Va. Seedlings grown at the Arlington Exi)erimental
Farm, Va., by M. B. Waite and H. W. Truesdell. Numbered March 15,
1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Truesdell.

49489. Pyrus sp. Malacete. Pear.
"(Hew 1. tree 13.) Fniit : Size medium, 2 to 2i inches in diameter:

form regular, globose; stem medium stout, inserted in a pronounced
cavity ; skin thin, fairly smooth ; dots brownish, numerous ; color yellow,
sometimes with red blush; flesh juicy, firm, fine grained; flavor mild;
dessert quality good; ripe September 1 to 15. Earlier, smaller, finer
grained, more tender, and slightly better in quality than the Kieffer
variety.

" Tree : Large, vigorous, of hybrid-oriental pear character ; bark dark
gray, branches spreading, foliage dark, abundant, 1^ by 2,* inches
(average) ; very productive; blight resistant.

"When in very rapid growth blight occasionally goes 6 to 12 inches
down the shoots. Apparently less susceptible than the Kieffer variety."

49490. Pyrus sp. Malaceie. Pear.
"(Row 2. tree 15.) Fruit: Size medium, 2 to 2^ inches in diameter;

form obovoid to slightly pyriform; stem medium length, moderately
stout, set in a shallow cavity ; skin rather thick, medium smooth, very
finely russeted ; color greenish brown with a red blush ; flesh .iuicy,
firm, riue grained: flavor rich, very sweet; dessert quality best; ripe
September 10 to 20.

" Distinctly like the Seckel pear in flavor, texture, and color, but larger
and with more red blush and even thicker and more sirupy juice.

" Tree : Medium size and vigor, Seckellike ; branches slightly spread-
ing; bark light red; foliage fairly abundant, medium green. If by 2i
inches (average) ; has not produced heavily; rather blight resistant.

" One blight infection has occurred, girdling the leader in the top of
the tree and causing removal about this point. No other blight was seen
on this tree, in spite of severe pruning and vigorous twig tips. Probably
equal or superior to the Seckel and Kieffer varieties in blight resistance,"

49491. Pyrus sp. Malacese. Pear.
"(Row 22, tree 15.) Fruit: Size medium. 2 by 2i inches in diameter;

form broadly obovoid ; stem short, moderately stout, set in a very slight
depression; skin thin; color light yellow; flesh very juicy, fine grained;
flavor moderately sweet ; dessert quality good ; ripe September 10 to 20.
" Tree: Large, vigorous; bark reddish; branches spreading or droop-
ing; foliage abundant, light green, IJ by 1| inches (average) ; apparently
productive; very blight resistant (no blight observed) ; somewhat sus-
ceptible to San Jose scale,"

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 45

49489 to 49495— Continued.

49492. Pyrus sp. Malacese. Pear.

"(Row 37, tree 2.) Fruit: Size medium; pyi-iform, with distinct neck;
stem slender, 1^ inches long ; skin thin, smooth ; color golden yellow ;
flesh fine grained, juicy, buttery, melting ; flavor subacid ; dessert quality
good to very good ; ripe August 25 to September 1.

" Tree : Large, vigorous, of European pear character ; bark light gray ;
branches somewhat spreading; foliage abundant, light green, three-
fourths of an inch by 1 inch (average) ; has not produce<l heavily; very
resistant to blight (no blight observed)."

49493. Pykus sp. Malacese. Pear.

"(Row 38, tree 26.) Fruit: Size medium, 2^ by 3 to 3i inches; pyri-
form with a tendency to obconic, neck distinct ; stem rather thick, about
three-fourths of an inch long ; skin thin, smooth, dots numerous, small ;
color yellow with crimson cheek, sometimes covering entire surface ;
flesh fine grained, melting ; dessert quality good ; ripe August 10 to 20.

" Tree : Size moderately large and rather vigorous ; bark brown ;
branches rather spreading ; foliage moderately abundant, medium green ;
has not produced heavily; very resistant to blight (no blight observed)."

49494. Pyrus sp. Malacese. Pear.
"(Row 1, tree 10.) Fruit: Size medium; 2^ by 2i inches; form regu-
lar, obconic; stem stout, 1 inch long, base fleshy, inserted in a broad
shallow cavity ; skin rough, rather thick, tender ; dots few, large ; color
yellow; flesh juicy, soft, rather fine grained, melting; flavor rather
sweet ; dessert quality good ; ripe about October 1.

" Tree : Large, vigorous ; bark light brown ; branches somewhat spread-
ing; foliage abundant, rather dark; productive; blight resistance about
the same as the KiefEer variety."

49495. Pyrus sp. Malacese. Pear.
"(Row 36, tree 4.) Fruit: Size medium, 2 inches in diameter by 2i

inches in length ; pyriform ; stem medium stout, seven-eighths of an inch
long, inserted in a very small cavity; skin thin, tender, smooth, glossy,
waxen ; dots numerous, inconspicuous ; three-fourths of the surface
covered with crimson, the rest light yellow; flesh medium juicy, firm,
fine grained, mild ; dessert quality fair to good ; ripe August 10 to 20.

" Tree : Medium size and vigor, of European pear character ; bark red-
dish brown ; branches rather upright ; foliage not abundant, light green,
1 by 1^ inches (average); has not been productive; blight resistant
(observed only on forced top grafts)."

49496. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoveacese. Greater yam.

Grown for several years at the Plant-Introduction Field Station, Brooks-
ville, Fla. Numbered March 25, 1920, for convenience in recording dis-
tribution.
"A yam obtained from O. P. Weniicke, Brooksville, Fla., who brought it
from Avon Park, Fla., where he had grown it in light sandy soil with much
success. This yam has a high water content, and when cut into pieces, boiled,
and mashed it is easily beaten to a light, creamy consistency without the addi-
tion of milk. This is considered to be the best method of preparing this type
of yam for the table, and when it is so prepared it is scarcely distinguishable
from mashed potato." {R. A. Young.)

2212—23 i

46 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

49497. HoLCus sorghum L. Poacere. Sorghum.

{Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Kampala, Uganda. Seeds presented by L. Hewett. acting Director
of Agriculture, Uganda Protectorate, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Num-
bered March 20, 1920.
" A red-seeded variety of sorghum grown by the Nubians along the Kongo."
(E. N. Vinall.)

49498 to 49501. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Ibadan, Nigeria. Seeds presented by A. H. Kirby, acting Director of
Agriculture, Southern Nigeria, through Prof. C. T. Piper. Numbered
March 20, 1920. Quoted notes by H. N. Vinall.

49498. "A variety with flat light-red seed. Native name Aha Batca."

49499. "A variety with white flat seed similar to the variety formerly
grown in the United States under the name ' .Terusalem corn.' Native
name Farafara."

49500. "A pink-seeded variety. Najive name Karica-p7in-sosia."

49501. "A variety with seed similar to those of Aha Bawa [S. P. I. No.
49498], but somewhat smaller and deeper red. Native name not
known."

49502 to 49504. Holcus soijohum L. Poacese. Sorghum..

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Kampala. Uganda. Seeds presented by L. Hewett, acting Director
of Agriculture, Uganda Protectorate, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Num-
bered March 20. 1920. Quoted notes by H. N. VinalL

49502. "A variety with small dark-red seed, like those of Sumac sorgo.
This is probably a sweet-stemmed variety. Native name Namaicra."

49503. "A variety with .small dark-red seed, like Namatera [S. P. 1.
No. 49.502]. The seeds appear almost identical. Native name Kaini."

49504. "A variety with small dark-red seed, very much like Namatera
[S. P. I. No. 49502] and Kaini [S. P. I. No. 49503], but with a shallow
dent in the blossom end of the seed. Native name Kakoba Kamnuhai."

49505. Phyllostachyspuberula NIGRA (Lodd.) Houzeau. Poacese.

(P. nigra Munro.) Bam.boo.

From Niles, Calif. Plants presented by the California Nursery Co. Re-
ceived April 17, 1920.

"The black bamboo is one of the important cultivated species in .Japan, al-
though it is smaller than the other timber sorts, seldom growing over 20 feet
and IJ inches in diameter.

" The culms when young are covered with dark-brown to purple spots which
spread as it grows older until the whole culm becomes dark brown, almost
black, except just below the nodes, where there is an ash-gray line. This dark
color at once distinguishes the species from all other Japanese bamboos.

" This is one of the hardiest forms grown in England and is certainly one of
the most decorative kinds.

" The uses of this species are limited to the manufacture of furniture, numer-
ous household articles, and fancy fishing poles, for all of which these black
bamboos are peculiarly fitted." (David Fairchild.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 47

49506 to 49521.

From Poona, Bombay Presidency, India. Seeds presented by Dr. William
Burns, economic botanist. Bombay Department of Agriculture. Num-
bered March 26, 1920.

49506. Andropogon caeicosus L. Poace*. Grass.

A grass with erect stems, forming tufts at the rooting nodes of the
creeping base. The linear leaves are 6 to 8 inches long and the racemes
are pale green or silvery. Native to tropical Asia and Madagascar.
/Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 2. p. 987.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41886.

49507. Andropogon caricosus L. Poacefe. Grass.
Received as Andropogon atvnulatus.

49508. Andropogon pachyaethrus Hack. Poacese. Grass.

An annual grass with linear glabrous leaves and slender stems, 6 to
18 inches high, suberect and decumbent below. Native of the East Indies
and Dekkan, India. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of BomT)ay, vol. 2, p.
976.)

Received as Andropogon pumili(.s.

49509. Andropogon puepureo-sebiceus Hochst. Poace£e. Grass.
A robust annual grass with smooth and polished erect stems 3 to 4 feet

high, and linear leaves 8 to 10 inches long. Native to Abyssinia.
(Adapted from Cooke. Flora of Boml>ay, vol. 2, p. 984.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41891.

49510. Andropogon perttjsus (L.) Willd. Poacese. Grass.

A perennial grass native to southern Asia and tropical and sub-
tropical Australia. One of the best grasses to withstand long droughts,
while it will bear any amount of feeding. It endures cold better than
some other Queensland Andropogons. and though not so palatable to pas-
ture animals as some other grasses it is valuable for the summer season,
when many others fail in the arid interior. It is of inferior value where
the best English grasses can be grown ; it is even apt to strangle them.
(Adapted from JIueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 4^.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34046.

49511. Andropogon trinii Steud. Poacese. Grass.
(A. monticola trinii Hooker.)

A perennial grass with slender culms. 1 to 3 feet high, in dense tufts
and with spreading branches at length erect. Native to India, the East
Indies, and tropical Africa. (Adapted from Tlilselton-Byer, Flora Capen-
sis, vol. 7, p. 3-'i9.)

Received as Andropogon monticola.

49512. Apluda abistata Torner. Poacese. Grass.
A creeping perennial grass, commonly found iu hedges or other shady

places in the plains of northern India and in the Himalayas, ascending to
7,000 feet in altitude. It is used for fodder in the Banda district.
(Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of Indiit-,
vol. 1, p. 272.)

Received as Andropogon varia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41892.

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOKTED.

49506 to 49521— Continued.

49513. Brachiaria eruciformis (J. E. Smith) Griseb. Poacese. Grass.
{Panicwn isachne Roth.)

A grass from the plains of India and from watery places at altitudes
of 6,000 feet in Kashmir and the Punjab to Bengal and southward to
Ceylon. The slender much-branched stems are 1 to 2 feet high, with
bearded nodes and softl.v hair.v or glabrous leaves. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 7, p. 28.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32429.

49514. Cenchrus biflorus Roxb. Poace*. Grass.
A grass with simple stems. 6 to 24 inches long, and linear-lanceolate

leaves 3 to 10 inches long; native to the East Indies. (Adapted from
Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 2, p. 917.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41894.

49515. Chloris paraguaiensis Steud. Poacese. Grass.
" A perennial grass native to India. Burma, and Ceylon, but now

widespread in the Tropics. According to Duthie it is considered in
northern India a good fodder grass up to the time of flowering, after
which time cattle will not touch it. In Australia it is considered one
of the best grasses fo rpasturage and hay. An earlier test in this
country with S. P. I. No. 36255 did not indicate that it is of much
value." (C. V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41897.

49516. Coix L.\CRYMA-jOBi L. Poaceje. Job's-tears.

This plant, native to southern Asia. New Guinea, and Polynesia, is
cultivated for food by the eastern hill tribes of India and supplies a
staple article of diet to the Tankhul Nagas of Manipur ; it is also grown
in Burma. The form cultivated for food has an easily breakable,
deeply furrowed shell, that of the wild plant being extremely hard and
shining. Seeds require long soaking before they are sown. The plant
thrives best under humid conditions. (Adapted from Mueller. Select
Extra-Tropical Plmits, p. 135.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48012.

49517. DiKEBRA ARABicA JacQ. Poaccse. Grass.
A laxly cespitose, somewhat rigid annual, branched from the base.

with the culms sometimes prostrate, sometimes ascending or obliquely
erect, 1 to IS inches long. Plentiful, liut in few localities, on plains
flooded in the rainy season between Loanda and Quicuxe. or in damp
groves or in drying-up ponds. Native to tropical Africa and the East
Indies. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of Welwitsch'.s African Plants,
vol. 2, pt. 1, p. 22S.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41902.

49518. IscHAEMUM ciLiARE Retz. Poacete. Grass.
" One form of this grass is harvested in and near Colombo, Island of

Ceylon, and is extensively brought into town as fodder for cattle. It
is well known as the Rat-tena, literally ' red-grass,' of the Singhalese."
(Trimen, Handbook of the Flora of Ceylon, vol. 5, p. 216.)

A grass with stems 6 inches to 2 feet long, slender or sometimes stout,
erect or sometimes creeping, and with leaves 2 to 6 inches long. Native
to Bengal, the lower Himalayas, and Ceylon. (Adapted from Hooker,
Flora of British India, -vol. 7, p. 133.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 49

49506 to 49521— Continued.

49519. IscHAEMUM SULCATUM Hack. Poacese. Grass.

A grass, native to India, with slender stems, 8 to 18 inches long, and
with leaves 2 to 10 inches long. It is very nutritions and is largely
used as fodder wherever it occurs in abundance. It grows along the
edges of cultivated land in the black soil of central India, where it is
known as Pownia or Pona. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionarii of the
Economic Products of India, vol. 7, p. 137.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41912.

49520. ISEiLEMA ANTHEPiioROiDES Hack. Poaceip. Grass,
A stout, tufted grass, less than 3 feet high, with erect or ascending

stems, linear leaves, and crowded leafy panicles. Native to the southern
Dekkan Peninsula. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol.
1\ p. 219.)

An annual grass, one of the most valuable forest fodder grasses in the
Indian peninsula. (Adapted from the Agricultural Journal of India, vol.
12. Special Indian Scientific Number, p. 135.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41913.

49521. Pennisetum ciliare (L. i Link. Poace^e. Grass.
(P. cenchroides Ricli.)

Dhaman. A perennial, spreading, fodder grass, adapted to desert
regions, and native to tropical Africa and subtropical southwestern Asia.
It is well adapted for silage, green fodder, and hay, and is so nutritious
as to have led to the native saying: "What ghi (or ghee, i. e., claritied
butter) is to man, that the dhaman is to a horse." (Adapted from
2Iueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 364.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41915.

49522 to 49524. Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf. Poacese.

Fundi.

From Mano, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Seed presented by D. W. Scotland,

Director of Agriculture, Njala, Mano, Sierra Leone, through Prof. C. V.

Piper. Numbered March 26, 1920.

A cereal native to tropical Africa and cultivated in West Africa, where it

was first observed in 1798. It closely resembles Digitaria longiflora, which is

probably the wild ancestral form. The grain has a very good flavor, and it is

believed that if it were exported to Europe it might prove a valuable addition

to the light farinaceous articles of food used by the delicate or convalescent.

The plant is said not to require manuring and to thrive well in light soils and

even in rocky situations. It is grown in Nigeria at an elevation of 4,000 feet.

(Adapted from A'e^r Bulletin of Miscclloneovs Information, No 8, p. 3S3, 1915.)

49522. Light type. 49524. Medium type.

49523. Heavy type.

49525 and 49526.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Tubers presented by the director of the Botanic
Gardens. Received February 7, 1920.

49525. CoLOCASiA esculenta (L.) Schott. Araceaj, Tare.

" Talhis belang, or tallus soerat. This is a yellow-fleshed taro. The
meaning of the vernacular names is said by Dr. P, J. S. Cramer to be
'striped taro.'" (R. A. Young.)

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49535 and 49526— Continued.

49526. Xanthosoma sagittaefolixjm (L.) Schott. Aracea>. Yautia.
"Kiempoel poetieh. Introduced for testing in the Soutli." (R. A.

Young. )
49527 to 49567.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock and sent through
Dr. H. L. Lyon, department of botany and forestry, Hawaiian Sugar-
Planters' Association. Received February 19, 1920.
"All of the seeds, except those of No. 963, were collected on Mount Gedeh,
Java, in July and August, 1919." {Lyon.)

49527. Amomum coccineusi (Blume) Benth. and Hook. Zinziberacese.
{Elettaria coccinea Blume.)

(No. 929.) A perennial herb, native to the more humid portions of
Java, with narrowly acuminate leaves and oblong dense spikes of flowers.
(Adapted from BUnne, Enumeratio Plant arum Javae, p. 53.)

49528. Areca sp. Phoenicaceje. Palm.
(No. 933.) A palm characterized by its lofty trunk, pinnate leaves,

whose stalks are rolled up into cylinders at the bases, and drupelike
fruits with fibrous rinds. (Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Botany,
vol. 1, p. 88.)

49529. Calopiiyi,lum hassicablii Teijsm. and Binn. Clusiacese.

(No. 795.) A tree up to 20 meters in height, found throughout the
East Indies, but rare in Java. In southern Preanger, Java, the wood
is renowned as building material. (Adapted from Heyne, Nuttige
Planten van Nederlnndschindie, vol. 3, p. 267.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 11021.

49530. Cyrtostachys lakka Beccari. Phcenicacese. Palm.

(No. G93.) A stately and elegant palm, native to the East Indies,
with a slender spineless stem crowned by a cluster of boldly arched
leaves 3 to 4 feet in length. The fruits are elongate egg-shaped and about
half an inch long. (Adapted from Beccari, Annales du -Jardin Botanique
de Buitcnzorg, vol. 2, p. I'fl, and Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horti-
culture, vol. 2, p. Bill.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46865-

49531. Dianella ensifolia (L.) Red. Liliacese.

(No. 800.) A very attractive member of the lily family from tropical
Asia, with long grasslike leaves, lax panicles of blue or white flowers,
and globose blue fruits which remain on the plant for some time after
maturing. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. llfOJi.)

49532. Drymophloeus peopinquus Beccari. Phcenicacese.

(No. 752.) A rather small palm, native to New Guinea, with a stem
up to 21 meters in height and 2 centimeters thick. The leaves, about
a meter and a half long, are irregularly pinnate with pinnse about 30
centimeters in length. (Adapted from Beccari, Malesia, vol. 1, p. 43.)

49533. Ficus alba Reinw. Moracese.

(No. 960.) A shrub or small tree from the Malay Archipelago at
altitudes under 4,000 feet. Its variously shaped leaves are 5 to 8 inches
long, with whitish lower .surfaces, and the axillary fruits are about half
an inch in diameter. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol.
5, p. 530.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 51

49537 to 49567— Continued.

49534. Ficus sp. Moraceae.
(No. 962.)

49535. Ficus sp. Moraceae.

(No. 963.) " From Johore, Federated Malay States." (Lyon.)

49536. Fictrs sp. Moracese.
(No. 964.)

49537. Garcinia cornea L. Clusiaceae.

(No. 831.) A small erect tree, distribute;! throughout the Malay
Archipelago. It has oblong or oblong-lanceolate leathery, shining leaves,
4 to 6 inches long, and roundish, bright-red fruits the size of a small
orange. The seeds are inclosed in a white, juicy, very acid aril.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 260.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39549.

49538. Lagerstroemia speciosa (Muenchh.) Pers. Lythraceae.

{L. fios-reginae Retz.) Crape myrtle.

(No. 711.) A tree 50 to 60 feet in height, with leaves 4 to 8 inches
long and large panicles of flowers, which vary in color from rose to
purple from morning to evening. This is the chief timber tree in Assam,
eastern Bengal, and Chittagong, India, where it occurs along river banks
and in swampy ground and is commonly cultivated as an avenue tree.
It has been introduced into southern California. (Adapted from Watt,
Dictionary of the Commercial Products of India, vol. 4, V- ^01, and
Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 3, p. 1775.)

For pi'evious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45911.

49539. Licuala spinosa Thunb. Phcenicacese. Palm.

(No. 848.) A stout palm, 10 to 12 feet high, forming dense tufts, com-
mon on wet places throughout the Malay Peninsula. The trunk is about
3 inches thick, and the leaves are 6 or 7 feet long, with spiny petioles and
round kidney-shaped blades about 4 feet in diameter. The spadix is
longer than the leaves, and the spathes are green sprinkled with bro\vn-
ish scurf. (Adapted from Calcutta Journal of Natural History, vol. 5.
p. 322.)

49540. LiNOSPADix petrickiana Hort. Phoenicacege. Palm.
(No. 774.) A very elegant palm, native to New Guinea, of low,

graceful, spreading habit. The long pinnate leaves have slender acumi-
nate pinnae. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol. 2-'i,
p. 298.)

49541. LiviSTONA sp. Phoenicacese. Palm.
(No. 815.) The palms of this genus are trees with terminal fan-
shaped leaves, with branching flower spikes growing out from among
the leaves. They are distributed throughout tropical Asia and Australia.

(Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Botany, vol. 2, p. 690.)

49542. Magnolia blumei Prantl. Magnoliacese.
(Manglietia glauca Blume.)

(No. 695.) A tall glabrous tree with leathery oval or oblong leaves,
5 to 7 inches long, solitary terminal yellowish flowers an inch and
SL half in length, and ovoid fruits the size of a hen's egg. It is dis-

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49527 to 49567— Continued.

fributed throughout .Tava. (Adapted from King, Materials for n I'lora
of the Malayan Penvnsula, vol. 1, p. IJf.)

49543. MoBiNDA BRACTEATA Koxb. RubiacesB.

(No. 760.) A medium-sized tree with a slender trunk, native to the
eastern portions of the East Indian Archipelago. The most useful part
of this tree is the root, which is a source of a red dye for linen and
.varus, used by itself or with sapan wood (Caesalpinia sapnn). The
fruits are given to children as a vermifuge. (Adapted from Heyne, Nut-
tipe Plant en van Nederlandschindie, vol. If, p. 207.)

49544. MvRiCA javanica Blume. Myricacese.

(No. 836.) An aromatic shrub, native to .lava, with obovate leathery
leaves and dioecious catkins. (Adapted from Blume, Biidracjen Flora
Nederlandsch Indie, vol. 1, p. oil.)

49545. Mykistica inebs Blume. Myristicaceae.

(No. 691.) A tree with slender dark-brown branchlets, oblong-lance-
olate papery leaves up to 7 inches long, and large oblong fruits borne
singly or in pairs, up to 3 inches long and half as thick. It is native
to .Java. (Adapted from Journal and Proceedings, Asiatic Society of
Bengal, vol. 15, pt. 2, p. 230.)

49546. Nageia cupbessina (E. Br.) F. Muell. Taxacefe.
( Podocarpus ciipressina R. Br.)

(Nos. 797 and 809.) A lofty evergreen tree, distributed throughout
the Malay Archipelago. On the older branches the leaves are minute
and lanceolate ; on the younger branches the leaves are linear, distichous,
and spreading. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 5.
p. 650.)

49547. Nectandea axgustifolia (.Schrad.) Nees and Mart. Lauracefe.
(No. 835.) A tree native to southern Brazil with narrowly lanceo-
late acuminate leaves and axillary panicles of flowers. The wood is
used for interiors of houses and for cabinetwork. (Adapted from
Correa, Flora do Brazil, p. 46, and lAnnaea, vol. 8, p. 48.)

49548. Oncospeema FiLAMENXosuii Blume. Phoenicacese. Palm
(Areca tigillaria Jack.)

(No. 726.) A very elegant pabn with a trunk 30 to 40 feet high, dis-
tinctly annulate and armed, and with a thick graceful crown. The pin-
nate leaves are 10 to 12 feet long with pinnae about a foot long. On the
borders of paddy swamps in the Malay Peninsula Uiis palm is quite com-
mon. (Adapted from Calcutta Journal of Nattiral History vol 5 r,

m.) '

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4.5962.

49549. Oncospebma horridum (Griffith) SchefE. Phoenicacese. Palm.
{Areca horrida Griffith.)

(No. 707.) A stately palm, 30 to 40 feet tall, indigenous to the
■ Straits Settlements. The trunk is annulate and much armed, and the
pinnate dark-gi-een leaves, which spread in every direction, are up to 16
feet in length and 5 feet in width. The axillary spadix has a stout vel-
low peduncle, and the round, purplish black fruits are the size of h
musket ball. (Adapted from Calcutta Journal of Natural History vol
5. p. .',65.)

JANUARY 1 TO MAKOH 31, 1920. 53

49527 to 49567— Continued.

49550. Oreodoxa sp. Phoenicacea". Palm.
(No. 771.) Some of the specios ol" tliis jjimhus iiic iiiiidim tlu> iiuist

graceful of palms, their slender rinsiefl trunks becoming; nearl.v a hundred
feet in height and bearing large terminal pinnate leaves. (Adapted from
Lindley, Treasury of Boimiy, pt. ?. u. S21.)

49551. Otophora spectabilis Blume. SapindacejB.

(No. 741.) A sapindiiceous tree, niitivc to .Tavn. with aUernato leaver
composed of 7 to 15 pairs of narrowly oblong leaflets, terminal elustrrs
of small flowers, and round berrylike fruits. (Adapted from Knonlrrs
and Valeton, Booinsoortcn op Java, Bijdragc No. !), /t. til.)

49552. Pandanus aurantiacus Ridley. Pandanacea'.

(No. 887.) A large branching shrub about 12 feet tall with stems 2 or
3 inches thick, found in swampy places near the sen in the ^lalay
Peninstila. The very narrow leaves are 3 feet long and 1^ inches wide,
glaucous green and sharp pointed. The female infloi-escence consists of
a stout rachis a foot long and five globose orange heads. (Adapted from
Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, Straits BrawJi, vol. Jfl, p. J/U.)

49553. Paranephelium macrophyllum' King. Sapindacea*.

(No. 841.) A tree 20 to 40 feet high, native to Perak. Java. The al-
ternate, coriaceous pinnate leaves are 18 to 30 inches long, and the
flowers are borne in erect axillary panicles. The surface of the globular
woody fruits is covered with thick spines. (Adapted from Journal of
the Asiatic Society of Bengal, vol. 65, p. 450.)

49554. PiNANGA KUHui Blume. Phoenicaceai. Palm.
(No. 847.) A palm 16 to 25 feet high, native to the lower altitudes of

western Java, with a ringed stem 2 inches in diameter. The leaves are
terminal, with petioles 2 feet long and elliptical blades about 4 feet long.
(Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 31, p. 97.)

49555. PoLYALTHiA LATERIFLORA (Blume) Kurz. Annonacese.

(No. 806. ) A tree 50 to 70 feet tall, found at low altitudes in Perak,
Java. The leaves are leathery, oblong to elliptic-oblong, with shining
upper surfaces and up to 15 inches in length, and the greenish yellow
thickish flowers are borne in fascicles. (Adapted from King, Materials
for a Flora of the Malayan Peninsula, vol. 1, p. 307.)

49556. Polygonum sp. Polygonacese.
(No. 697.)

49557. Randia DUMETORUM (Retz.) Lam. Rubiacese.

(No. 833.) A deciduous thorny shruli or small tree, foniid tlu'onghout
India anrl distributed eastward to southern China. The bark and fruit
are used medicinally, the former as an external remedy to relieve
pains and the latter as an emetic, for which purpose it is considered very
valuable. The fresh ripe fruit is also roasted and eaten by the natives
in many parts of the country. The light-colored compact wood is used
for agricultural implements. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India, vol. 6, pt. 1, p. S89.)

49558. Randia tomentosa (Blume) Hook. f. Rubiacese.

(No. 957.) A large shrub with very stout branches and very stout
horizontal spines 1 to 2 inches long. The obovate or roundish leathery
leaves are about 2 inches in length, and the velvety flowers are usually

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

49527 to 49567— Continued.

solitary. This species is distributed from southern India eastward to
Java. (Adapted from Booker, Flora of British India, vol. 3, p. 110.)

49559. Sabal mauritiaeformis (Karst.) Griseb. and Wendl. Phoeni-

cacese. Palm.

(No. 781.) A West Indian palm with a trunk 60 to SO feet in height and

over a foot in diameter and large roundish leaves multlfid to the middle

and up to 12 feet in diameter. The black fruits are about the size of

peas. (Adapted from Orisehach, Flora of the British West Indies, p. 514-)

49560. Salacia sp. Hippocrateaceae.

(No. 945.) The species of this genus are smooth erect or trailing
evergreen shrubs with opposite shining laurellike leaves and very small
green or yellowish flowers. (Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Bot-
any, pt. 2, p. 1007.)

49561. Stadmannia fraseri Linden. Sapindacete.

(No. 719.) The species of Stadmannia are trees with pinnate leaves
having three to five pairs of elongated elliptical smooth leaflets and
axillary panicles of small flowers. The wood is hard. (Adapted from
Engler and Prantl, NatiirUchen PflanzenfamiHen, vol. S, pt. 5, p. 33Jf. )

No published description of this species seems to be available in
Washington.

49562. Stybax sp. Styracacese.

(No. SOS.) The members of this genus are trees or shrubs native to
Asia and North America, with entire leaves and racemes of white
flowers. (Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Botany, pt. 2, p. 1109.)

49563. Tectona grandis L. f. Verbenacese. Teak.

(No. 832.) The common teak is a native of southern and central
India. The young branches are quadrangular, the leaves are opposite
and elliptical or egg shaped, and the white flowers are borne in terminal
panicles. The wood is highly prized by shipbuilders because of its great
strength and durability. (Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Botany,
pt. 2, p. 1129.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42374.

49564. Terminalia arborea (Teysm.) Koord. and Val. Combretacege.
(No. 732.) A tree 30 meters high and 65 centimeters in diameter,

distributed throughout Java at altitudes under 1,000 feet. The fruits
are used only medicinally; a decoction is said to be a remedy for colic
and other digestive disorders. (Adapted from Heyne, Nuttige Planten
Nederlandschindie, vol. 3, p. 355.)

49565. Terminalia abjuna (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. Combretacese.
(No. 689.) Arjan. A very large tree with smooth green or whitish

bark, found on river banks throughout central and southern India. The
leaves are narrowly oblong, about 9 inches long, and the flowers, which
appear in April and ]\Iay, are borne in terminal panicles. This tree
yields a transparent gum which is used as a drug in northern India ; the
bark is used for tanning, and the wood for carts and agricultural im-
plements. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionury of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 6. nt. .',. n. 16, and Beddome, Flora Sylvatica of India,
vol. 1, pi. 28.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43668.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31^ 1920. 55

49527 to 49567— Continued.

49566. VoACANGA GRAXDiFOLiA (Miquel) Rolfe. Apocynaceae.
{Pootia grandifolia Miquel.)

(No. 744.) A shrub or suiall tree, native to Java, with opposite dark-
green elliptic-oblong leaves up to a foot in length. The white flowers are
borne in racemelike clusters. (Adapted from Miquel, Flora van Neder-
landsch Indie, vol. 2, p. 4^7.)

49567. Calamus sp. Phoenicacese. Rattan palm.
(No. 932.) There are several species of this genus whose stems are

known under the names of rattan or canes. These have reedlike stems,
rarely more than an inch or two in thickness, and pinnate leaves. The
flowers are small, generally pink or greenish, and the fruits are covered
with smooth, shining scales. (Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Botany,
vol. 1, p. 191.)

49568 to 49581.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Prof. E. Schribaux, directeur
de la Station d'Essais de Semences. Received March 27, 1920. Quoted
notes in italic by Professor Schribaux ; other notes by G. W. Warburton.

49568. AvENA STERiLis L. Poacese. Oats.

"Avoine du Maroc. A black oat with long medium-slender lemmas,
weak to medium-stroug awns, and numerous basal bristles. Probably a
winter form and identical with the black kernels in S. P. I. No. 46565."

49569 and 49570. Avena sativa L. Poacese. Oats.

49569. " Liffowo X Brie. A segregating hybrid."

49570. " Ligowo X Brie. A segregating hybrid."

49571 to 49578. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat,

(T. vulgare Vill.)

49571. " BU de Bordeaux."

49572. " BJe de Gironde."

49573. " Bladette de Puylaurens."

49574. " Rieti X Japhet (No. 30 ou A4)."

49575. '' Rouge de Alsace X Bordeaux (Bl)."

49576. '' Rouge de Alsace X Bordeaux (B2)."

49577. "Rouge de Alsace X Bordeaux (B3)."

49578. "Rouge de Alsace X Bordeaux (B4)."

49579 and 49580. Triticum durum Desf. Poacese. Durum wheat.

49579. •' Ble de Fanfaron.'' 49580. '• Enano de Jaen."

49581. Triticum turgidum L. Poacese. Poulard wheat.
" Poulard de Australie."

49582 to 49612.

From Kafue, Northern Rhodesia. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March
5, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49582. Acacia sp. Mimosacese.

"(No. 346. December 7, 1919.) An acacia with very delicate papery
pods; abundant along the upper Kafue River."

56 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPOKTED.

49582 to 49612— Continued.

49583. Acacia sp. Mimosacefe.

"(No. 349. December 7, 1919.) A large acacia with thick pods; prob-
ably the same as No. 276 [S. P. I. No. 49224] ; is like A. robust a. One
of the prominent, larger acacias of this region."

49584. CucuRBiTA MAXIMA Duchesue. Cucurbitaceie. Pumpkin.
"(No. 315. December 4, 1919.) A large pumpkin of the ordinary type."

49585. CYM150POGON kufus (Nees) Rendle. Poaceie. Grass.
{Aiidropoyon 7-ufus Kunth.)

"(No. 356. December 7. 1919.) One of the coarser grat^ses. I question
whether this is a good grass for grazing, but it might do for roughage or
dry fodder."

49586 and 49587. Diospyros sexegale.xsis Perr. Diospyracvie.

Inkulu.

49586. '(No. 296. Bolenga Camp on the Kafue River. November
26, 1919.) A small tree, 10 to 15 feet in height, which is more
abundant here than any other type of fruit tree. Tlie fruit, which
is called inkulu, inclianye, or chanja, is much prized by tlie natives.
It is somewhat smaller than No. 295 [S. P. I. No. 49466] but of
equally good flavor; it has one to five seeds (usually three to four
in each fruit), is yellow or slightly tan in color, and when not
ripe is apparently full of tannin. When the natives wish to eat
this or any other fruit they either chop down some of the larger
limbs or the whole tree in order to secure the fruit with little or
no exertion ; they have no respect for trees or any natural irrowth."

49587. "(No. 297. Bolenga Camp on the Kafue River. November
25, 1919.) A superior tree of No. 296 [S. P. I. No. 49586]. This
tree has somewhat longer fruits, which are sweeter and of much
better flavor than those from the ordinary trees."

49588. Ebytheina sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 347. December 7, 1919.) A tree with thick pods which are
constricted around each red bean. Used only as an ornament."

49589. Garcinia livingstonei T. Anders. Clusiacese.

"(No. 302. November 25, 1919.) More seeds of No. 263a [S. P. 1.
No. 49169] hut collected at Kafue, where it is known as munkonunga
in the Chimyanja tongue."

49590. GossYPixTM sp. Malvaceae.

"(No. 325. December 6, 1919.) A shrub 6 feet high which produces
a large number of bolls that contain numerous seeds covered with very
short brownish lint."

49591 and 49592. Lagenabia vulgaris Schrad. Cucurbitacete. Gourd.

49591. "(No. 316. December 4, 1919.) A small gourd used green
as a vegetable; it is very good. All these fruits are stewed green
as a vegetable in this country."

49592. "(Xo. :j.34. December 7, 1919.) A gourd used by the na-
tives as soap; also said to be food for cattle and pigs; grows on
a vine covering trees that are 20 to 30 feet high."

JANUAEY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 57

49582 to 49612— Continued.

49593. LuFFA CYLiNDRiCA ( L. ) RoeiBer. Cucurbitaceae.
(L. aegtfptiaca Mill)

"(No. 303. November 25, 1919.) Seed of the lufEa, which grows
abundantly here. Same as No. 273a [S. P. I. No. 49163]."

49594. Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg. Euphorbia eeje. Ceara rubber.

"(No. 351. December 7, 1919.) The Ceara rubber plant was intro-
duced from South America, but is now one of the chief rubber plants
of Africa. The trees seem to grow well and are about 15 feet high."

49595. Ochna polyneuka Gilg. Ochnacese.

"(No. 326. December 7, 1919.) A small tree, 6 to 15 feet, which has
unusually attractive light-gi'een foliage and yellow flowers. The ochnas
are among the most attractive trees of this section. For ornamentals
they should be valuable wherever they can be grown. They withstand
long droughts in this country, but their reaction to cold or frost will have
to be determined experimentally."

A fruiting branch of this shrub is shown in Plate V.

49596. Ochna .sp. Ochnacefo. ^

"(No. 327. December 7, 1919.) A low bush with red calyces, black
carpels, and light glaucous leaves. A most attractive plant. 1 to li feet
high, forming a low clump, which when in fruit is a ma.^^s of red sepals
set off by green and later black carpels. This is by far the most beau-
tiful ochna I have seen, but it forms only a low bush, seldom 2 feet high.
The shape is that of a low mound, about three or four times as wide as
it is high. The edge is often silvery with the foliage, while the top is red
and black from the sepals and carpels."

49597. Odina edulis Soud. Anacardiaceae.

"(No. 333. December 7, 1919.) A dark-purple grapelike fruit with a
delicate skin, somewliat musty iu flavor but pleasant after the first taste.
It is eaten by the natives and is supposed to be a cure for ' black water
fever.' The fruits are produced before the leaves, the latter appearing at
about the time the fruits are ripe. The plant is acaulescent, or at least
does not develop much above the surface of the soil and thus escapes the
annual fires. It is abundant from Pretoria to Kafue."

49598. Sesamum okientale L. Pedaliacere. Sesame,
"(No. 343. December 7, 1919.) A plant quite abundant on the flats;

said by the natives to be an oil plant."

49599. Stbychnos sp. Loganiacese.

"(No. 310. December 4, 1919.) The small-fruited sweet variety; it is
relished by the natives. It is lemon-orange in color, has a thick stony
rind, yellowish brown inside, and is rather juicy, with a tart but very
agreeable flavor. It is unlike any fruit I have eaten, is much easier to
eat than an orange and, I should say, as agreeable to the taste. In eating,
the seeds are rejected, as are those of pomegranates. The fruits are borne
in great abundance and apparently are possessed of excellent keeping
qualities. I think this well worth trying out in cultivation."

For an illustration of fruits of this species, see Plate VI.

49600. Strychnos sp. Loganiaceie.

"(No. 311. December 4, 1919.) A large fruit, 3 to 5 inches across,
very like No. .310 [S. P. I. No. 49599]. but not of as good flavor according
to the natives. I doubt whether there is much difference."

58 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

49582 to 49612— Continued.
49601. ViGNA sp. Fabacefe.

"(No. 348. December 7. 1919.) This bean looks sometlnng like u
cowpea, but is apparently a perennial : it was not seen in bloom. It
grows 3 to 4 feet high and produces a good crop of beans. Those sent
were the first ones to ripen."
49602 to 49604. Ximenia Americana L. Olacacea;. Falsa sandalwood..

49602. "(No. 301. November 25, 1919). A tree like No. 279 [S. P.
I. No. 49250], bur collected at Kafue.""

49603. "(No. 304. December 4, 1919.) Impinji. Apparently the-
same as No. 301 [S. P. I. No. 49602] and No. 279 [S. P. I. No.
49250]. but with slightly smaller fruits. These are fairly edible
if skin and stone are both rejected. They lool; like Frunus umeri-
cana, but are red in color and have a large stone with a ' paper '
shell. The pounded seed is prized for its edible oil. Abimdant
in Nyasaland."

49604. "(No. 305. December 4, 1919. » Same as No. 301 [S. P. I.
No. 49602]."

49605. Zea mays L. Poacese. Corn..
"(No. 306. December 4, 1919.) Corn, which is said to be small and

early, now being planted by the natives on the south side of the Kafue
River. The trees are burned down, or chopped and burned afterward,
and corn is planted where tiie soil is richest and where theie is least
likelihood of trouble from weeds. Termite hills are usually favorite
locations."

49606. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 294. Bolenga Camp on the Kafue River. Noxemljer 25, 1919.)
A small tree."

49607. (Undeterimned.)

"(No. 298. Bolenga Camp on the Kafue River. November 25. 1919.)
Called nftingele by the Chimyanja. A small tree or shrub with a fruit
that appears to be a small kumquat. but which is really fleshy outside.
It is eaten by some of the natives. The fruit is very gooil. although the
flesh is very thin."

49608. Canthium lanciflobum Hiern. Rubiacese. Maululu.^

"(No. 317. December 4, 1919.) Called maululu in Chimyanja, and
' plum ' or ' fruit tree ' by the whites. A small tree, 6 to 10 feet high,
with a spreading top. The fruits are green, changing to light brown
when ripe: they are somewhat spicy and sweetish and very pleasant
after the first taste ; each fruit has one or possibly two seeds, from 1 to
If inches long. This is regarded by the whites as their best fruit. Green
fruits collected one day ripen rapidly and are often good to eat the
following day."

Plate VII shows the fruits and Plate YIII the habit of growth of
this tree.

49609. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 319. Kafue. December 4. 1919.) M'lnhi (Chinja^. A fruit
about 2 inches through, which has a hard rind, green with a purple flush
on one side; it is filled with seeds, which are surrounded with more
or less fibrous pulp: the juice is milky. In flavor it is almost exactly
like Tamarindus. It is used to make a very pleasant drink."

lnventoryl62, Seeds and Plants Imported.

plate:v.

'»'>fi^

A Drought-Resistant Ornamental from

POLYNEURA GlLC, S. P.

Northern Rhodesia.
I. No. 49595.)

lOCHNA

One of the m«l attractive of the native oDiamentals, this species of Ochna is iiariicularly beautiful
both in flower and fruit. The shrub or small tree, 6 to 15 feet, in height, is guiteasstrikuig when the
light-green foliage is contrasted with its black and yellow fruits as when the leaves form a neutral
background for the masses of yellow flowers. (Photographed by Dr. H. L. .Shantz, Kafue, Northern
Rhodesia, December 3, 1919;"P36824FS.)

Inventory 62. Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE VI.

A New Relative of the Kafir Orange. iStrychnos sp., S. P. I. No. 49599.)

"This small-fruited species has a deep-yellow fruit, with sweet juicy flesh, slightly acid, but of
verv pleasiiig flavor. It is much easier to eat than an orange and fully as agreeable to my taste.
The fruits are borne in great abundance and are apparently possessed of excellent keeping
(lualities."— (,s/iaj(/2.) The true Kafir orange is growing and fruiting in Florida. (Photo-
graphed, slightly reduced, by Dr. H. L. .Shantz, Kafue, Northern Rhodesia, Decembers, 1919;
1'.36S;J2FS.J

Inventory 62, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VII.

Fruits of the Maululu from the Zambezi Basin. iCanthium lanciflorum

HiERN, S. P. I. No. 49608.)

Regarded bv the white people of the Zambezi River recion as their best fruit, these "plums," as
thev are often called, merit wide trial. The sweet spicv flavor is very pleasant, and to those
who have feasted on them the taste appeals as does that of few other fruits. (Phniopraphed,
slightly reduced, by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Kafue, Northern Rhodesia, December 3, 1919: P30m;gF.S.)

Inventory 62, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE VIII.

A Fruiting Tree of the Maululu. (Canthium lanciflorum Hiern, S. P. I.

No. 49608.)

These trees are always small, usually not more than 6 to 10 feet tall, and their delicious fruits are
borne profusely. I'he fruits are green, changing to a light brown when ripe, and are about the
size of a large plum. When picked green they ripen rapidly and arc often good to eat on the first
or .second day after being gathered. (Photographed by' Dr. H. L. Shaniz, Kafue, Northern
Rhodesia, December 2, 1919; P36818FS.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920, 59

49582 to 49612— Continued.

49610. THu>fBERGiA sp. Acantliacese.

"(No. 341. Kafue. December 7, 1919.) An attractive plant witli a
trumpet-shaped flower. This would make a fine garden flower."

49611. Tkochomekia garcini (L. ) Benth. and Hook. Cucurbitaceae.
{Zehneria garcini Sond.)

"(No. 350. Kafue. December 7, 1919.)"

. An annual vine, native to Africa and India, witli cordate, palmately
5-lobed leaves and small greenish flowers followed by 2-seeded fruits
the size of a cherry. (Adapted from Harvey, Flora Capensis, vol. 2,
p. J/Sl.)

49612. Pbintzia sp. Asteracea?.

"(No. 355. Kafue. December 7, 1919.) A low perennial resembling
Centaure;i. May be valuable as a border plant."

49613 to 49661.

From Darjiling, Bengal, India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator^
Lloyd Botanic Garden. Received March 12, 1920.

49613. AiRA sp. Poace^e. Grass.
Received as Deyeuxia fliforims; identified at the Grass Herbarium.

49614. Alangium alpinum (C. B. Clarke) Smith and Cave. Cornacese.
A deciduous tree, npproaching 39 feet in height, with ascending

branches and coriaceous leaves, glabrous above and pilose veined be-
neath. The lax, axillary, 3-flowered inflorescences with almost glabrous
stamens are followed by black fruits, which are at first elongate tur-
binate, afterwards compressed ellipsoid. Native to the eastern Hima-
layas at altitudes of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. (Adapted from Records of
the Botanical Survey of India, vol. 6, p. 96.)

49615. Anemone vitifolia Buch.-Ham. Ranunculacese.

One of the commonest and most ornamental plants in Nepal, where
it grows in all the forests of the great valley and the surrounding
mountains, delighting in the most shady, retired, and moist situations
in the vicinity of rills and torrents. It is also found in Kumaon and
in Gossam Than in the Himalayas. The erect, nearly simple stem,
clothed with oppressed hairs, is li to 3 feet high. The cordate radical
leaves are long stalked, lobed, and coarsely serrated, much veined and
somewhat wrinkled, glabrous above, downy and paler beneath. The
involucre consists of two leaves like the radical leaves but smaller in
size, inclosing two smaller leaves, from within which arise the three or
four peduncles each bearing a single showy flower, drooping in the
bud, afterwards erect. The white sepals are obovate and concave.
(Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 3376.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47639.

49616. Berbeeis angulosa Wall. Berberidacese. Barberry.
A rare ornamental shrub, 4 feet high and upwards, growing at eleva-
tions of 11,000 to 13,000 feet in Nepal, Kumaon, and Sikkim. In autumn
it forms a striking object from the rich golden yellow and red coloring
of the foliage. The fruit is edible, being less acid than that of the common

60 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

49613 to 49661— Continued.

species of Europe and Asia. The erect, puberulent branches are stout,
angled, and grooved, with .slender, three to five branched spines. The
deciduous fascicled leaves, 1 to 1^ inches long are oblanceolate, entire
or with a few spinous teeth on the thickened margin, thinly coriaceous,
opaque above, shining beneath. The pale golden yellow flowers are pend-
ent on solitary or fascicled peduncles. The scarlet, globosely obovoid
berry is nearly an inch long. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Maga-
zine, pi. 7071.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40143.

49617. Berbebis concinna Hook. f. Berberidacese. Barberry.
A very beautiful and distinct species allied to Berberi.s sibirka, but

readily distinguished by the long tripartite spines, slender pedicels, and
glaucous leaves. The plant, native to the Sikkim Himalayas at elevations
of 12,000 to 13,000 feet, forms a small low bush, 1 to 3 feet high, with
spreading, almost prostrate branches thickly covered with small deep-
green leaves, polished above, snowy white and glaucous below ; these
colors, together with the large scarlet berries and red branchlets give
the shrub a singularly pretty appearance when in fruit. (Adapted from
CurtWs Botanical Magazine, pi. Iflhh-)
For previous introduction. ;;ce S. I'. I. No. 40145.

49618. Berberis hookebi Lem. Berberidaceu;. Barberry.
{B. irallichiann Hook., not DC.)

An upright-growing ornamental shrub, from 6 to 10 feet high, from
near the summit of Mount Shecpur. Nepal. The long branches bear
slender, rigid, deeply tripartite spines nearly an inch long. The beautiful
spreading fascicled leaves resemble those of Christmas holly. From the
center of these fascicles spring the drooping flower clusters. The outer
3 of the 9 to 12 spreading concave yellow sepals are tinged with red.
The bright but rather pale yellow petals are concave and smaller than
the .sepals. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. '/GoG.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44381.

49619. Berberis cmbellata Wall. Berberidacese. Barberry.
A hardy subevergreen ornamental shrub, about 3 feet high, with um-
bellike racemes of yellow flowers produced abundantly in .June. It is
readily increased either by seeds or by layering. It is easily known by
its narrow, spineless leaves, slightly glaucous beneath when fresh, and
becoming more so when dry. Native to the Himalayas. (Adapted from
Edwards's Botanical Register, vol. 30, pi. Jf4.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33023.

49620. Betula utilis D. Don. Betulacese. Birch.
{B. bhojpattra Wall.)

A moderate-sized deciduous tree, native to the temperate Himalayas
from Ka.shmir to Sikkim and Bhutan, 40 to 60 feet high, or a shrub at
higii altitudes. The smooth, shining, reddish white or white bark
peels off in broad horizontal rolls. In these layers the lenticels appear
as pink patches. The wood is white with a pinkish tinge, tough, even
grained, and moderately hard. A decoction of the bark is used as a wash
for poisoned wounds. (Adapted from Kirtikar, Indian Medicinal Plants,
vol. 2, p. 1213.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47647.

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49613 to 49661— Continued.

49621. Bkomus sp. Poaceae. Grass.
Received as Avena aspera; identified at the Grass Herbarium.

49622. Calamagrostis sp. Poacea^. Grass.

Received as Deyeiixia seratescens ; sample identified at the Grass Her-
barium.

49623. Cassiope fastigiata (Wall.) D. Don. Ericacese.

A beautiful free-flowering alpine shrub, about 9 inches high, one of the
choicest from the northwestern Himalayas. These shrults are fairly-
abundant at elevations of 12,000 to 13,000 feet in shady situations and in
moist, peaty, well-drained soil. The solitary white bell-shaped flowers
have the corolla segments recurved, showing the pink center and the curi-
ous awned stamens, like those of the arbutus. The tiny leaves, imbri-
cated in four rows which give the stem a four-sided appearance, have white,
membranous, ciliated margins. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d
3er., vol. 47, p. 379.)

49624. Cathcartia villosa Hook. f. Papaveracese.

A hardy annual or biennial found in the Sikkim Himalayas. The
abundance of long, shaggy, fulvous hairs and the bright-yellow glabrous
flowers give it a handsome appearance. The cordate radical leaves are long
petioled and palmately five lobed ; the stem leaves are sessile, and the
uppermost are pinnatifid. The large nodding flowers have golden
anthers and a green fleshy stigma. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical
Magazine, pi. 4596.)

49625. Cautleya lutea Royle. Zinziberacese.
{Roscoea elatior Smith.)

A plant common in the eastern Himalayas at altitudes of 5,000 to 8.000
feet, where it develops erect tufted stems, 8 to 10 inches long, with
pale or reddish brown lower surfaces. The golden yellow flowers are
borne in spikes 4 to 8 inches high. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical
Magazine, pi. 6991.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47656.

49626. CoRYLXJS ferox Wall. Betulacefe. Hazel.

A Chinese tree 20 feet in height, with light, compact, pale wood.
The nuts are small and precisely like the common hazelnut in taste.
The tawny yellow shell is exceedingly hard and thick. The involucre
is made up of beautiful greenish gray laciniate bracts. (Adapted from
Wallich, Plantae Asiaticae Rariores, vol. 1, p. 77.)

49627. CoTONEASTEB ACUMINATA Liudl. Malaccse.

An ornamental shrub native to the Himalayas, with erect branches,
ovate-lanceolate leaves li inches long, and white or pinkish flowers,
followed by orange-red globosely obovoid fruits. (Adapted from Revue
Horticole, vol. 61, p. 3ff8.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47663.

49628. Cypebus sp. Cyperaceae. Sedge.
Received as Stipa orthoraphium ; identified at the Grass Herbarium.

2212—23 5

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49613 to 49661— Continued.

49629. Danthonia cachemybiana Jaub. and Spach. Poaceae. Grass.
A perennial grass, with stenis 1 to 2 feet high, ascending from a stout

woody stocis densely tufted or creeping below and clothed with shining
sheaths. The long narrow convolute leaves are erect, wiry, and gla-
brous ; the lower sheaths rarely tomentose. The spikelets are erect, pale,
and rather shining. Native to the temperate and alpine Himalayas and
western Tibet at elevations of 10,000 to 14,000 feet. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 7, p. 281.)

49630. DicENTRA scANDENS (D. Dou ) Walp. Papaveracese.

An herbaceous perennial, native to the temperate Himalayas from
Nepal to Garwhal at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The angled stem
is slender and graceful, and each raceme bears 8 to 12 yellow or purple
flowers nearly an inch long, followed by membranous lanceolate capsules.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 121.)

49631. DiCENTEA THALiCTRiFOLiA (Wall.) Hook. f. and Thorns. Papaver-

acese.
A slender climbing plant with a perennial root, native to the tem-
perate regions of the Himalayas from Nepal to Bhutan and in the
Khasi Hills at altitudes of 4,000 to 8,000 feet. Very similar to Dicentra
scandens except for the thick fleshy ovate-cordate capsule. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 121.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47674.

49632. DoBiNEA VULGARIS Buch.-Ham. Anacardiacese.

A branching shrub from Nepal, with opposite elliptic, acutely serrate
leaves, 4 to 6 inches long. The minute flowers are in lax panicles; the
staminate are campanulate and the pistillate apetalous. The narrow
capsule has winged margins. (Adapted from Don, Prodromus Florae
Nepalensis, p. 2Ji9.)

49633. Elaeocaepus pbunifolius Wall. Elseocarpaceae.

A tree native to Sylhet and the Khasi Hills at altitudes of 1,000 to
3,000 feet. The glabrous lanceolate leaves, 3 to 5 inches long and often
recurved, are on 2-iuch petioles. The loose racemes of silky flowers,
nearly as long as the leaves, are followed by ovoid drupes nearly an inch
long. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. J,01.)

49634. Enkianthus deflexus (Griffith) C. Schneid. Ericaceae.
(E. hinialaievs Hook. f. and Thorns.)

A large ornamental shrub or small tree. 20 feet in hegiht, native to
Bhutan and Sikkim at elevations of 8,000 to 10,000 feet, with deciduous
leaves crowded toward the ends of the branches and whorls of drooping
flowers. The stiff slender branches have red-brown bark, the young ones
being bright red. as are also the petioles, midribs, and margins of the
leaves. The lanceolate serrulate leaves are 2 to 3 inches long, pubescent
beneath when young. The broadly campanulate flowers, half an inch
long, with dull yellowish red petals streaked and tipped with brighter red
are borne on pendulous hairy pedicels, 1^ inches long. (Adapted from
Cnrtis's Botanical Magasine, pi. GJ,60.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33772.

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49613 to 49661— Continued.

49635. Ficus hookeri Miquel. Moracese.

An entirely glabrous tree, with thinly coriaceous oval leaves up to 11
inches in length and axillary, depressed, obovate fruits growing in pairs,
up to an inch in diameter when ripe. This fig is not common ; it ascends
to G.COO feet in the Sikkim Himalayas and Khasi Hills, India. (Adapted
from King, Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta, vol. J, p. 36.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No., 47685.

49636. Gynocardia odorata R. Br. Flacourtiacege.

A moderate-sized evergreen tree, with hard round fruits which grow
on the stem and main branches, found from Sikkim and the Khasi Hills
eastward to Chittagong, Rangoon, and Tenasserim. The fruits are used
for fish poison. The seeds were long supposed to be the source' of chaul-
moogra oil ; tbe true source was discovered in 1899 to be Hydnocarpus
kurzii. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India, rot. -'/, p. 192, and Watt, Commercial Products of India, pp. 5Jf6,
1067.) j

49637. Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv, Poacese. Blady grass.
(/. arundinacea Cyrilli.)

A well-known agricultural and technical chemist in Queensland has
conducted very successful experiments in manufacturing paper pulp out
of lalanff grass, or, as it is more commonly known, blady grass, on ac-
count of its great blades, which are 4 or 5 feet long. It resembles very
closely the esparto of Spain and North Africa, and when dried before
making it into pulp yields as high as 60 per cent of first-class paper-
making pulp.

This expert states that esparto is the best pulp known and the blady-
grass product is within 10 per cent of the same value. There are millions
of tons of this grass growing in Queensland. Three crops a year can be
cut from it. /(Adapted from Indian Trade Journal, vol. JfJ/, p. 252.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47700.

49638. Iris clarkei Baker. Iridacefe. Iris.

A handsome iris with a very stout creeping rootstock, a tall stout stem,
and linear leaves reaching 2 feet in length. The perianth is bright lilac
blotched with violet, with a yellow throat. The bright-violet styles are
an inch long with square crests. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British
India, vol. 6, p. 275.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39019.

49639. Jasminum htjmile L. Oleacese, Jasmine.
A profuse-flowered Chinese plant with drooping, somewhat angular

branches and pinnate entire leaves, paler beneath. The terminal-panicled
yellow flowers are very sweet scented. The tube of the corolla is shorter
than the 5 or 6 cleft limb, which is rolled back. The large tongue-
shaped anthers lie in the throat of the corolla tube. One plant, only a
foot in height, bore 12 panicles. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Mag-
azine, pi. 1731.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39120.

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49613 to 49661— Continued.

49640. LiGUSTRUM confusum Decaisne. Oleacese.

A small tree, sometimes attaining a height of 40 feet in Sikkim, India,
where it is native. The leathery leaves are up to Si inches long, and
the white flowers appear in panicles from 1 to 5 inches in length.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 3, p. 616.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47706.

49641. LiLiuM GiGANTEUM Wall. Liliacese. Lily.
This majestic lily is common in the damp thick forests of the Hima-
layas, the Provinces of Kumaon, Gurhwal, and Busehur. The bulb grows
close to the surface in rich black mold at altitudes of 7,500 to 9,100 feet,
where it is covered with snow November to April. The smooth hol-
low stems are commonly from 6 to ,9 feet high and are used for musical
pipes. The handsome cordate leaves, shining dark green above, paler
below, are 10 to 12 inches long on petioles of equal length ; both become
smaller near the apex. In the large, fragrant white flowers, 12 to a
raceme, the perianth tube is slightly greenish, and the inner surfaces of
the segments are tinged with deep purple. (Adapted from Ci/^tis's
Botanical Magazine, pi. 4673.)

49642. MicHELiA EXCELSA Blume. Magnoliaceae.

A lofty deciduous tree found in the temperate Himalayas from Nepal to
Bhutan, at altitudes of .5,000 to 8.0(X) feet, and on the Khasi Hills. The
tree is known as the white magnolia ; the sapwood is small and white and
the heartwood olive brown and glossy. The wood is soft but very durable
and is used for planking, for door and window frames, and for furniture.
It is the principal wood employed for these purposes in the Darjiling
Hills. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India, vol. 5, p. 2^3.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47731.

49643. MicHELiA LANUGINOSA Wall. Magnoliaceae.

A Himalayan tree of variable height, with leaves white and fuzzy
beneath and white flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter. In Sikkim it forms
a large bush, flowering in autumn. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of
British India, vol. 1, p. 43.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47732.

49644. Panax pseudoginseng Wall. Araliacese.
(Aralia psetidogimseng Benth.)

An herbaceous perennial from Nepal, with 3 to 5 fascicled tubers, which
are mucilaginous and slightly aromatic. The purplish stem is erect and
simple, and the three or four radical leaves, 2 to 6 inches long, are pal-
mate. The upper leaves are somewhat rough with copious gray, bristly
hairs. The leaflets are lanceolate and deeply serrate. The small white
flowers are in three umbels, followed by globose scarlet berries. (Adapted
from Wallich, Plantae Asiaticae Rariores, vol. 2, p. 30.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42622.

49645. PiPTANTHUs NEPALENSis (Hook.) Swect, Fabacece.

A fairly hardy evergreen climber with beautiful foliage and flowers,
which are attractive throughout the summer. It thrives in poor soils
if the situation be warm, sunny, and sheltered. In common with most
leguminous plants Piptanthus makes simple vertical roots 3 feet in

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length ; it then develops stems 3 feet long the first season and reaches
a height of 10 feet in the third year. It speedily covers the wall space
allotted to it. In the first spring it will make lateral growths, each
terminated by a raceme of yellow flowers that in shape closely re-
sembles a bunch of grapes; the individual flowers bear a close re-
semblance to those of the English gorse (Vlex europaeus). The deep
green, glabrous, trifoliolate leaves are large and of similar shape to
those of well-grown broad beans (,Vicia faba). (Adapted from Garden-
ers' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. Jf3, p. 178.)

49646. PoLYGALA AEiLLATA Buch.-Ham. Polygalacese.

A large shrub from the mountains of Nepal, with dark-green leaves
5 to 7 inches long and nodding yellow-flowered racemes equaling the
leaves in length. The large 3-petaled flowers are irregular; two petals
are spreading, and the center one is 3-lobed with the innermost lobe keel
shaped. The purple coriaceous capsule is kidney shaped, and the solitary
globose seeds are suspended from the center of the capsule in large
fleshy, golden yellow arils. (Adapted from Wallich, Plantae Asiaticae
Rariores, vol. 1, p. 84.)

49647. Prunus cerasoides D. Don. Amygdalacefe. Himalayan cherry.
(P. puddum Roxb.)

A large tree of brilliant appearance when in flower, from altitudes of
3.000 to 8,000 feet in the temperate Himalayas. The cymes of rose-red
or white flowers are followed by oblong drupes with acid yellowish red
flesh. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. SlJf.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48276.

49648. Rhododendron anthopogon Don. Ericacete. Rhododendron,

A small shrub, 1 foot high, with rough, densely scaly branches and
leaves which are 1^ inches long, cinnamon brown beneath and, as it
were, tomentose from the layer of glands. The yellow flowers are in
numerous short terminal fascicles. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of
British India, vol. 3, p. .'f72.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39051.

49649. Rhododendron lepidotum Wall. Ericacete. Rhododendron,

"This is a very distinct evergi-een from the Himalayas and westei"n
China, It grows about 1^ feet high, forming compact bushes which bear
curious flat purple or reddish blossoms freely during May," (Gardening
Illustrated, vol. JfO, p. 303.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39066.

49650. Rhododendron setosum Don. Ericaceae, Rhododendron,
A neat little shrublet about a foot in height, native of the moorland

and rocky slopes of the loftier passes leading across the eastern Hima-
layas into Tibet, reaching its uppermost limit within a few miles of the
summit. Here the brilliant red-purple flowers render this species a
charming object, and after hot sunshine the air is filled with a heavy
aroma due to a copious resinous secretion which testifies to the com-
paratively dry climate it enjoys. It is a typical high alpine species with
its late flowering and early fruiting, its dwarf habit, and slow growth.
The twigs are beset with deciduous spreading hairs. The tiny coriace-

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49613 to 49661— Continued.

ous leaves are sparingly scaly on both surfaces. (Adapted from Curtis's
Botanical Magazine, pi. 852S.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39067.

49651. RiBES GRiFFiTHii Hook. f. and Thorns. Grossulariaceae.

A glabrous plant from the temperate and subalpine east Himalayas,
in Bhutan and Sikkim at 10,000 to 13,000 feet. The broad cordate leaves,
3 to 7 lobed, are very smooth and pointed. The lax pendent racemes, 9
inches long, bear large flowers, followed by very beautiful red berries,
which are extremely sour. (Adapted from the Journal of the Lvnnean
Society, vol. 1, p. 88.)

For previous introdution, see S. P. I. No. 44904.

49652. RuBiA coRDiFOLiA L. Rubiaceae. Madder.
An herbaceous ci-eeper with rough or hispid leaves, five to a whorl,

common throughout the hilly districts of India from the northwest
Himalayas eastward and southward to Ceylon. The manjit root ob-
tained from this plant was formerly much employed by the natives of
India in dyeing coarse cotton cloth various shades of scarlet, coffee-brown,
or mauve. It has been largely displaced by the tar dyes, but is still
employed for special purposes or in remote localities. The method of
dyeing practiced is much the same all over India, the color being pro
duced by steeping the fabric in an infusion of the stem or root chips,
subsequent to being mordanted with a solution of alum. (Adapted from
Watt, Commercial Products of India, p. 987.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48277.

49653. RuBUS moluccanus L. Rosacese.

A robust prickly plant from elevations of 3,000 to 7.000 feet in the
central and eastern Himalayas. The inflorescences and wide-spreading
branches are densely clothed with white, gray, or fulvous tomentum,
and the leaves, 2 to 10 inches across, are tomentose beneath. The white
flowers are followed by globose juicy fruits of many small scarlet drupes.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 330.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47782.

49654. RuBus sp. Rosacese.

Received as R'ubus nivevs. The seeds do not agree with our samples
of R. niveus Thuub. nur with R. niveus Wnll.—R. pedunculosus Don.

49655. Sloanea dasycarpa (Benth.) Hemsl. Elaeocarpacene.

A (Chinese tree about 15 feet high, with rigidly erect flowering branches.
The lanceolate leaves are coriaceous, the nodding flowers are axillary
or in tt rminal corymbs ; the sepals are broad, and the cup-shaped corolla
is toothed and scarcely longer than the very numerous stamens. The
prickly capsule dehisces into five valves, each valve bearing a fleshy,
golden aril containing four or five seeds. (Adapted from Hooker, I cones
Plautaiitm, pi. 2628.)

49656. .SoLANUM MACRODON Wall. Solanaceie.

An erect, shrubby plant, clothed with minute, glistening, jointed hairs,
growing at altitudes of 3,000 to 8,000 feet in the temperate Himalayas
from Nepal to Bhntan and in the Khasi Hills. The lanceolate leaves.

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49613 to 49661— Continued.

2 to 6 inches long, are setulose above. The purple-rose or nearly white
flowers are followed by small globose berries. (Adapted from Hooker,
Flora of British India, vol. .'/, ;;. 232.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47799.

49657. SoRBUS miceophylla Wenzig. Malaceae.
(Pyrus microphylla Wall.)

An ornamental shrub native to the Himalayas, with erect, spreading
branches and gray-black bark. The compound unequally pinnate leaves
are green above, paler below. The small flowers are in corymbs and are
followed by small ruby-colored pomes. (Adapted from Garcke, Linnaea,
vol. 38, p. 76.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39135.

49658. Spiraea bella Sims. Rosacese. Spirea.
A beautiful hardy shrub, native to Nepal, continuing in flower from

May until the end of the summer. It may be increased by layers or
seeds and flourishes in fresh loamy soil. The lanceolate blue-green leaves
are alternate and the full ternunal clusters of rose-colored flowers make
this a striking ornamental. (Adapted from Loddiges, Botanical Cabinet,
vol. 13, pi. 1268.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47801.

49659. Spiraea mtcrantha Hook. f. Rosacete. Spirea.

A shrub, native to Sikkim, India, and Bhutan, at altitudes of 5,800
to 10,000 feet. The membranous or coriaceous ovate-lanceolate leaves,
7 inches long, are glaucous hairy beneath. The very broad open cymes
have small pale-colored flowers with spreading hairs. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 325.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47802.

49660. Stykax hookeri C. B. Clarke. Styracacefe. Styrax.

A tree, often 40 feet high, from altitudes of 6,000 to 7,000 feet in Sikkim
and Bhutan. The inch-long flowers are t<»mentose outside, and the young
branches are stellately pubescent. The wood is white, close grained, and
moderately hard. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol.
6, pt. 8, p. 38.5.)

49661. SwERTiA HOOKERI C. B. Clarke. Geutianaceje.

A perennial herb with tufted, long-petioled, elliptic, radical leaves, 4
inches long, and smaller sessile stem leaves. The nodding purplish blue-
veined flowers with oblong blue anthers are in axillary cymes. The annual
flowering stems, 1^ to 4 feet high, are erect, thick, and hollow. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. Jj, p. 127.)

For previous introduction, .see S. P. I. No. 41.591.

49662 to 49686.

From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
March 16, 1920.

49662. Berberis brachypoda Maxim. BerberidaceiC. Barberry.

(Seeds of Wilson No. 4416.) A bushy barberry 4 to 7 feet in height,
found at altitudes of 5,200 to 11,700 feet in western China. It has 3-parted
spines, oval serrate leaves, long slender panicles of yellow flowers, and

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49662 to 49686— Continued.

scarlet fruits up to half an inch in diameter. (Adapted from Sargent,
Plantae Wilsotiiayme, vol. 1, p. 375, and Schneider, Illustriertes Handbuch
der LduhlioUkunde, vol. 2, p. 922.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43818.

49663. BuDDi-EiA DAViDii Franeh. Loganiacese.
(B. variabilis Hemsl.)

(Seeds.) A tall shrub, native to the mountainous portions of northern
China, with opposite dark-green leaves from 4 inches to a foot in length,
oblong or narrowly lanceolate, and either coarsely serrate or entire.
The clear lilac flowers are crowded in dense heads 4 to 6 inches long.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Maaazine, pi. 7609.)

For previous' introduction, .see S. P. I. No. 44.531.

49664. Ch.\enomeles lagexabia wilsonii Rehd. Malacese.

(Seeds of Wilson No. 4120.) A bush 4 to 6 meters tall, found at an
altitude of 1,800 meters in western Szechwan. The flowers vary in color
from white to red, and the fruits are golden and red. This variety differs
from the typical form in the dense yellowish wool which covers the lower
surfaces of the leaves. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae
vol. 2, p. 298.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34589.

49665. CoRNUS pauci>'ebvis Hance. Coruacese.

(Seeds of Wilson No. 136.) A low, spreading shrub, native to eastern
Szechwan, China, where it frequents river banks and similar situations.
The deep-green lanceolate leaves are nearly 2 inches long, and the white,
showy flower clusters are produced abundantly in July from the ends ol
the branches and branchlets. About the 1st of October appear the jet-
black fruits, which are quite showy. (Adapted from the Gardening Mag-
azine, vol. 24-, p. 200.)

49666. CoTONEASTEB SALiciFOLiA FLoccosA Rehd. and Wils. MalacejE.
(Plants of Wilson No. 1133a.) A graceful shrub 2 to 4 meters high,

native to western Szechwan, China, at altitudes of 2,300 to 3,000 meters.
The coriaceous, usually oblong-lanceolate light-green leaves are up to 2
inches in length ; the white flowers are borne in dense corymbs, and the
roundish fruits are light red. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wil-
sonianae, vol. 1, p. 173.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44422.

49667. Crataegus cullasagensis Ashe. Malacese.

(Cuttings.) A small tree up to 25 feet in height, native to Macon

County, N. C, where it frequents dry woods and slopes. It has rough dark

bark, dropping brunches, obovate or elliptic serrate leaves, and roundish

fruits about half an inch long, which become orange-red at maturity.

(Adapted from Small, Flora of the Southeastern United States, p. 555.)

49668. Davidia involucbata Baill. Cornaceje.

(Plants.) A shrub or low tree, indigenous to western China, with al-
ternate, oval, acuminate leaves and terminal flower heads. Each flower
head is preceded by two large creamy white bracts of unequal size, the
larger reaching a length of about 7 inches. (Adapted from Gardeners'
Chronicle, 3d. ser., vol. 33, p. 786.)

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49669. Davidia involucrata vilmobiniana (Dode) Heinsl. Cornacei?.

(Seeds.) A tree 40 to 50 feet tall, native to western China, with
alternate, ovate, coarsely serrate, bright-green leaves 2 to 4 inches long,
inconspicuous flowers in terminal globular heads, and greenish yellow
fruits with brown dots, nearly 2 inches long. The bracts are like those
in the ts'pical form. (Adapted from Curtis\s Botanical Magazine, pi.
8432.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44127.

49670. Dexjtzia vilmorixae Lemoine and Bois. Hydrangeaceae.

(Plants of M. Vilmorin No. 1547.) A vigorous erect shrub, native to
China, suggesting in general appearance some of the smaller kinds of
Philadelphus. Late in the spring it bears clusters of pure-white flowers
with yellow anthers. Because of its late flowering it usually escapes
the injurious eflfects of late frosts. (Adapted from Gardening Illus-
trated, July 7, 1917.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35184.

49671. Dexjtzia sp. Hydrangeaceae.
(Plants of M. Vilmorin No. 4277.)

49672. Hemiptelea davidii (Hance) Planch. Ulmacese.
{Zelkova davidii Hemsl.)

(Cuttings.) A stout-branched shrub, native to Mongolia, with smooth
brown bark and long stout spines on the smaller branches. The caducous
leaves are small, oval, and deeply dentate, and the very inconspicuous
flowers appear in April. (Adapted from Revue Horticole, vol. 85, p. SO.)

49673. Hypericum patulum henryi A^eitch. Hypericacea?.

(Plants of Wilson No. 1355.) This variety of Hypericum patulum,
first discovered by Dr. A. Henry in Yunnan, China, is hardier than the
typical form and sturdier in habit. The ovate dark-green leaves are
2 to 3 inches long, and the flowers are of a rich glowing yellow and about
2 inches wide. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol.
38, p. 179.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43849.

49674. Jasminum nudiflobum Lindl. Oleaceje. Jasmine.
"A yellow-flowered jasmine, growing on dry banks, ravines, etc., in

Shansi, China, where it flowers before the leaves come out, sometimes
even in midwinter. The plants are of spreading habit, with very long,
slender, green branches which root wherever they touch moist ground,
making them very desirable for covering old walls, banks, etc." {Frank
N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38248.
49675 to 49677. Ligusteum delavayanum Hariot. Oleacese. Privet.

This hardy shrub was first discovered by Abbe Delavay in the moun-
tains of Yunnan. China, where it became 2 to 4 meters high. In habit
it is prostrate-spreading except for a few perfectly upright branches
which rise from the center of the shrub. The shining dark-green
foliage, which is remarkably persistent, reminds one of a myrtle and
with the white flowers and blue-black fruits makes this plant a very
attractive ornamental. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsojiianae,
vol. 2, p. 601, and Revue Horticole, vol. 73, p. 495.)

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

•

49663 to 49686— Continued.

49675. (Seeds of Wilson No. 1075.)

49676. (Seeds of Wilson No. 1076a.)

49677. (Seeds of Wilson No. 1290.)

49678. PoPULUs yunnanensis Dode. Salicaceffi. Poplar.
(Cuttings.) A poplar from the Province of Yunnan, China, with

oval or narrowly oval, lightly dentate acuminate leaves with whitish
lower surfaces. (Adapted from Dode, Exirait» d'Une Monographic
In^ddte du Genre Populus, p. 63.)

49679. Pyracantha crenulata (Don) Roemer. Malaceae.
(Crataegus crenulata Roxb.)

(Plants.) "A rather small hawthorn, closely allied to Crataegus
pyracantJia, with small glistening green foliage and bearing a multitude
of bright-red berries, found in stony places in Kansu, China, at altii-
tudes of 3,000 to 5,000 feet. It would be very attractive as an orna-
mental rockery shrub." {Frank N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40737.

49680. X Rhododendron smithii Sweet. Ericacese. Rhododendron.
(Plants.) "A hybrid of Rhododendron arhoreum and R. ponticum

with rose-purple flowers." (Rehder.)

49681. Rhododendron sp. Ericaceae. Rhododendron.
(Plants of M. Yilmorin No. 5303.)

49682. RiBES diacantha Pall. Grossulariacese. Currant.
(Plants.) A deciduous shrub, 4 to 6 feet high, native to Siberia and

northern China. The obovate or rounded leaves are coarsely toothed
and often 3-lobed and are up to 2 inches in width. The male flowers
are yellow and are borne in erect racemes, and the smooth scarlet fruits
are about the size of a red currant. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 401.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40431.

49683. Rosa LONcicrsPis Bertol. Rosacese. Rose.
{R. sinowilsoni Hemsl.)

(Plants of Wilson No. 1334.) A rambling bush about 20 feet high,
native to western China, with sparse short prickles, large dark-green
leaves, and very large lax corymbs of white flowers, the latter up to

2 inches in width. (Adaptetl from Kew, Bulletin of Miscellaneous In-
formation, 1906, p. 15S.)

49684. Rosa soulieana Crep. Rosacese. Rose.
(Seeds.) A large straggling bushy rose, native to Szechwan, China,

with short, very sharp prickles and pale-green leaves 2 to 3 inches long.
The creamy white flowers are about 2 inches wide and are borne singly
at the ends of the branches or in cymose clusters. The small globular
fruits are orange. (Adapted from Willmott, The Genus Rosa, pt. 4,
pi. 18.)

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 38159.

49685. Spiraea japonica acuminata Franch. Rosacese. Spirea.
(Plants of Wilson No. .579.) A handsome, hardy, deciduous shrub,

3 to 6 feet in height, native to western Szechwan and Hupeh, China,
at altitudes of 1,000 to 1,700 meters. In July and August appear the

JANUARY 1 TO M.\ECH 31, 1920. 71

49662 to 49686— Continued.

brilliant rose-eolored or red flowers which make a very fine contrast
with the dark-green foliage. (Adapetd from Paxton, The Floicer Garden,
vol. 11, p. lis, and Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. .'/52.)

49686. Styrax japonicum Sieb. and Zucc. Styracacese.
{S. serrulatnin Hook, f., not Roxb.)

(Plants.) A bush or small tree, common in southern Japan, where
it is much cultivated on account of its ornamental appearance. The
leaves, very variable in size and form, are usually elliptic or narrower,
and the white flowers, borne in drooping cymes, are about three-fourths
of an inch in diameter. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi.
5950.)

49687 to 49708.

From Belgian Kongo. Seeds and bulbs collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
March 22, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49687. Brachiaria brizantha (Hochst.) Stapf. Poaceae. Grass.
(Pamcum brizanthum Hochst.)

"(No. 424. Bukama. January 15, 1920.) A tall grass, especially in
the higher land. Very abundant on the uplands, forming a large part
of the great grass cover of this grassland country, with scattered trees
and bushes."

49688. Caesalpinia pulcheeeima (L.) Swartz. Csesalpiniacea?.

"(No. 437. Bukama. January 16, 1920.) One of the most ornamental
shrubs of this section. The flowers are red with 10 long stamens. It is
extensively planted on the streets of Kongola."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 7266.

49689. Cpilokis paeaguaiensis Steud. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 422. Bukama. January 15. 1920.) A semiruderal which with

Dactyloctcnhim acgyptrum constitutes the chief weed cover at Bukama.
It is very prolific and ripens its seeds early. It occurs even in the
native sod."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45208.

49690. Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Richter. Poacese. Grass.
(Eleusine aeg'yptiaca Desf.)

"(No. 423. Bukama. January 15. 1920.) A ruderal varying greatly
in size; it forms a dense early growth following rains. It often looks
like Buchloe when reduced to one spikelet by overcrowding."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 88017.

49691. Dalechampia sp. Euphorbiaceae.

"(No. 417. Bukama. January 16, 1920.) A very attractive slender
vine with white bracts below the flowers. It looks 3omewhat like a
Euphorbia."

49692. Digitaria uxiglumis (A. Rich.) Stapf. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 438. Bukama. .January 15, 1920.) An important river-bottom

grass with slender branched panicles."

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49687 to 49708— Continued.

49693. EcHiNOCHLOA PYBAMiDALis (Lam.) Hitchc. and Chase. Poaceae.
{Panicum pyramidale Lam.) Grass.

"(No. 425. Bukama. January 15. 1920.) A tall grass of the lower
lands."

49694. Eragkostis cilianexsis (All.) Link. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 426. Bukama. January 15, 1920. Herb. No. 469.) A low

grass ; it may be the same as that collected at Elizabethville."

49695. Gladiolus psittacinus Hook. Iridacese. Gladiolus.
••(No. 418. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 560.) A beautiful

pure-yellow gladiolus which grows in very wet soil, but also occurs on
the upland. An important introduction, probably the same as No. 432,
which is a fine large pure-yellow flower, as fine as our cultivated types.
Very pure, but ranging to almost mottled with reddish spots in some
individuals. The flower has unusually good form."
For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 14003.

49696. Hibiscus sp. Malvacefe.

"(No. 416. Bukama. January 10, 1920. Herb. No. 576.) A low
plant, about a foot high, with pretty pink flowers."

49697. HoLcus sobghum effusus (Hack.) Hitchc. Poaceaj.

"(No. 420. Bukama. January 15, 1920.) A grass, apparently wild,
all about Bukama ; it grows either singly or in clumps from 5 to 12
feet high. When in flower the panicle is yellowish or with a reddish
tinge, but dark or almost black when ripe. The leaves of the nearly
ripe plant are red spotted. It is apparently regarded only as a weed
here, but it is a very abundant grass along the river bottom. For the
most part the plants are 7 to 12 feet high with very long heads. All
down the Lualaba River to Kindu it is quite abundant, often growing
almost as a swamp plant, but usually along the sides of paths or roads
as a semiruderal. No use is made of it by the natives, and I have not
seen it grazed."

49698. HoLcus sobghum vebticilliflobus (Steud.) Hitchc. Poaceae.
"(No. 421. Bukama. January 15, 1920.) A mixed lot of seed from

many plants of the above [S. P. I. No. 49697]."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45209.

49699. Indigofeba sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 434. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. .572.) A plant
resembling Astragalus, but with leaves like a rose."

49700. Melothbia sp. Cucurbitacese.

"(No. 436. Bukama. January 16, 1920.) A very small fruited cucur-
bit ; fruit one-fourth of an inch in diameter."

49701. Oxalis sp. Oxalidacea?.

"(No. 433. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 553.) Bulbs of
a very odd oxalis collected between Kalule Sud and Bukama. It is
attractive chiefly on account of the leaf, which is cut back at the apex
to form two lobes very much like leaflets. It has a storage root below
the bulb as large in diameter as the bulb itself."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 73

49687 to 49708— Continued.

49702. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Poacese. Pearl millet.
(P. typhoideum Rich.)

"(No. 427. Bukania. Jarmary 15, 1920.) This plant, apparently a
ruderal, grows almost everywhere and in almost the same locations as
corn. Seed is exported at times to Rhodesia."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48095.

49703. RiciNUS communis L. Euphorbiacese. Castor-bean.
"(No. 419. Bukama. Januai-y 16, 1920.) Castor-oil bean."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47913.

49704. ViGNA sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 429. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 578.) A large
vine very abundant here, with some variation in leaf. The ifoUowing
numbers may not be distinct, but have been kept separate and are each
from the type shown in herbarium specimens."

49705. ViGNA sp. Fabaceae.

"(Nos. 430 and 431. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 581.)
Similar to the foregoing [S. P I. No. 49704]."

49706. ViGNA sp. Fabacea.

"(No. 428. Bukama. January 16, 1920. Herb. No. 578.) Similar to
the foregoing [S. P. I. Nos. 49704 and 49705]."

49707. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Corn.

"(No. 415. Kalule Sud. January 10, 1920.) Corn grown by the na-
tives at this place; apparently the small variety seen growing in the
small fields here. Corn is now growing in the fields here, nearly ripe and
in all stages to that just emerging from the soil. That is always true of
native culture whenever moisture conditions are such as to permit it."

49708. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 435. Bukama. January 16, 1920.) A small legume, about a foot
high, with opposite long-lanceolate leaves and two beans in a pod."

49709 and 49710.

From Para, Brazil. Seeds presented by Paul Le Cointe, Goeldi Museum.
Received March 31, 1920.

49709. MiMusoPS huberi Ducke. Sapotacese.

" Massaranduba with large yellow fruits ; from the vicinity of Para."
{Lp Cointe.)

A large tree found in the primeval forests of Para, Brazil ; it has very
thick, rough bark and obovate leaves about 6 inches long. The 1 or 2
seeded roundish fruits are pale yellow with occasional reddish violet
markings. They are edible and are sold in the markets of Para. The
timber is used for general construction work and for railroad ties.
(Adapted from Archivos do Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, vol. 2,
p. U.)

49710. Theobkoma gkandiflora (Willd.) Schum. Sterculiaceae.

'' Cupu-assu from the vicinity of Para." (Le Cointe.)

The cupfi-assti is one of the most important fruit trees of the State of
Para, where it commonly grows in slightly shaded places in the lower
Amazon basin. Tlie elliptical fruits, which are borne on the trunk and

74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49709 and 49710— Continued.

branches like the cacao, are the largest of the genus, being as large as
coconuts, and the hard shell incloses a fibrous acid pulp .from which a
delightful drink is prepared. (Adapted from Ketv, Bulletin of Miscel-
laneous Information, 1910, No. 5, p. 164.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33260.

49711 to 49713.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received March
9, 1920.

49711. BoTOR TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) Kuntze. Fabaceae. Goa bean.
(Psophocarpus tetragonolobus DC.)

A tropical or subtropical blue-flowered herbaceous perennial which forms
a dense cover and holds its leaves all summer. Underground tubers are
formed, which are eaten raw or cooked ; the young pods make a delicious
vegetable when cooked as green beans are cooked ; the shelled seeds
are eaten even after the pods become too tough for food ; and the young
inflorescences are often used for salads. An analysis of the dried tubers
showed the following percentages of constituents : Water, 9.05 ; fat, 0.9S ;
protein, 24.62; carbohydrates, 56.07; cellulose, 5.38; ash, 3.90. (Adapted
from Bomay, Les Plantes Tropicales de la Famille des L6gumineuses, p.
183.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47510.

49712. Citrus webberii Wester. Rutacese.

" Manf/apug. I commend these seeds from Cotabato to your special
attention as one of our best native citrus fruits and difficult to obtain."
(Wester.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47919.

49713. DiLLENiA INDICA L. Dilleniacese.

" Hondapara. A fruit tree introduced from India. This tree should
prove successful in Porto Rico and possibly in southern Florida."
{^y ester.)

A handsome medium-sized tree mth a round compact crown ; the dark-
green leaves, 30 to 43 centimeters long and 9 centimeters in widtli, are
coarsely serrate, with prominent veins. The large white flowers are
fragrant and attractive; the smooth, greenish, heart-shaped fruits, 80
millimeters long by 95 millimeters across, are produced in great pro-
fusion, maturing in September and October. The edible part consists
of the large fleshy sepals which inclose the carpels and are pleasantly
acid, suggesting the flavor of an unripe apple. In India the sepals are
used in making jelly and cooling drinks and also as a vegetable in
curries. (Adapted from the Philippvne Agricultural Review, vol. 10
p. 1(1)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 6887.
49714 to 49716.

From Kalule Sud, Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agri-
cultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March
12, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 75

49714 to 49716— Continued.

49714. Ananas sativus Scliult. f. Bromeliaceae. Pineapple.
"(No. 414. Kalule Slid. January 10, 1920.) Slips of a pineapple

from the side of the track. May be from Natal ; may be grown in the
Kongo."

49715. Gladiolus sp. Iridaceje.

"(No. 411. Kalule Sud. January 10, 1920.) Bulbs of a tall yellow-
ish gladiolus with small red spots, abundant especially along the track.
Compares favorably with the cultivated forms in size."

49716. (Undetermined.) Orchidacete.

"(No. 412. Kalule Sud. January 10, 1920.) A plant of a small
orchid common on the trees about here. Not in flower at this time."

49717 to 49719.

From Grinnell, Iowa. Seed presented by Henry A. Conard, Grinnell
College. Received March 19, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Conard.

49717. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacege. Red pepper.
" Seeds from three plants raised in Grinnell, Iowa, in 1919, from seed

sent from Changsha, Hunan, China, to Ko-Nien Yang, a young Chinese
student in the botany department. The fruits are 5 to 6 inches long,
about 1 inch through at the stem end, tapering to a point ; deep red, thin
fleshed, and very pungent in flavor ; very prolific. Subject to a fungous
disease causing concentric circles of black pustules."
49718 and 49719. Cucurbita pepo L. Cucurbitacese. Pumpkin.

49718, " Seed from a large pumpkin grown in the botanical garden
of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, in 1919, from seed sent from
Changsha, Hunan, China, to Ko-Nien Yang. The fruits, cut in
December, reached 18 inches across and 12 inches high; they are
shallowly furrowed and of a dull-orange color with many green
spots ; the flesh is deep orange, 2 to 3 inches thick, soft and easily
cooked, and of mild flavor. The skin is thin and soft but immune
to rots, the fruits keeping perfectly into March."

49719. " From medium-sized fruit, picked before full maturity, cut
in March."

49730. Casuarina cunninghamiana Miquel. Casiiarinaceae.

From San Gabriel, Calif. Seed presented by William Hertrich, San Marino

Ranch. Received March 20. 1920.

A tree, 60 to 70 feet high, native to New South Wales and Queensland, with

hard, close-grained, prettily marked timber, which is used for shingles and

staves. The wood burns well and the ashes retain heat for a long time.

(Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 397.)

497S1 and 49722.

From Scheemda, Netherlands. Seed presented by N. V. Homo Ten Have,
seedsman. Received March 20, 1920.

49721. Brassica ALBA (L.) Boiss. Brassicacese. White mustard.

An annual white mustard from eastern Europe, northern Africa, and
northern and middle Asia. The seeds are less pungent than those of the
black mustard (Brassica nigra) but are used in a similar manner. The
young leaves of both are useful as a potherb and also as a salad. The
cold-pressed oil of mustard seed serves for table use.

76 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS I:MP0ETED.

49721 and 49722— Continued.

From 15 to 20 pounds of seed of tlie white mustard are required to
sow an acre, which in the climate of California yields in a few months
a harvest o'f 1,400 pounds of seed. The plant matures its seeds well,
even in the desert tracts of central Australia. It can be grown in shal-
low soil, even on land recently reclaimed from swamps, but it prefers
clayey ground. The stalks and foliage after the seed harvest serve as
sheep fodder. The plant can be employed with great advantage as green
manure. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-Tropiml Plants, p. 82.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45000.
49722. Brassica juncea (L.) Cass. Brassicacese. Mustard.

A mustard native from middle Africa to China. It is cultivated all
over India for Sarepta mustard seed; also extensively raised in China
as a pickle. It is a good salad plant. (Adapted from Mueller. Select
Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 82.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32416.

4S723 to 49729. Citrus spp. Rutacese.

From Seharunpur, United Provinces, India. Budwood presented by A. C.
Hartless, superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received March
22, 1920. Quoted notes by 3Ir. Hartless.
49723 and 49724. Citbus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Pummelo.

49723. " Red pomelo."

49724. " Large white-fleshed pomelo."

49725. CiTBTJS sp.

" Nagpur orange."

49726. Citrus sp.

" Round seedless lemon."

49727. Citrus sp.
" Kaghzi lime."

49728. Citrus sp.

"At Auni Kala lime."

49729. Citrus sp.

" Sylhet or Rangpur lime."

49730. Persea americaxa Mill. Lauraccae. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From the city of Guatemala. Budwood collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agri-
cultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March
22, 1920.

" Budwood of various ages from avocado No. 41. Finca El Pintado."
{Popenoe.)

49731. LnLiuM nepalense D. Don. Liliacere. Lily.

From Ness, Neston, England. Seeds presented by A. K. Bulley. Received
March 24, 1920.

A showy lily, native to the central Himalayas, with a slender erect stem, 2 to
3 feet long, leafj- to the inflorescence. The glossy bright-green leaves. 4 to 6
inches in length, are oblong-lanceolate and 5 ribbed. The flowers, 4 to 5 inches
long, are greenish yellow outside and yeUow within and flushed except in the

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 77

upper third with pui-plish black ; the oblanceolate segments are reflexeil only
in the upper half. The purplish black filaments bear yellow anthers nearly an
inch long. The plant was first discovered in the high mountains of Nepal.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. lOJ/S.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46086.
49733. Gladiolus sp. Iridaccse.

From Kabalo, Belgian Kongo. Bulbs collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agri-
cultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 26,
1920.

497S3 to 49736.

From Foochow, Fukien, China. Seeds collected by J. B. Norton, Agricul-
tural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 29,
1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Norton.

49733. Melothria heteeophylla (Lour.) Cogn. Cucurbitaceae.

"(Herb. No. 1551. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July, 1919.) A wild
vine with beautiful red fruits about the size of plums. This should be
valuable as a cover for trellises."

49734. RuBus paykouangensis Lev. Rosacese. Raspberry,

"(Herb. No. 1264. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July, 1919.) A low
simple-leaved raspberry common in deep ravines. The fruit is edible
but not plentiful."

49735. RuBUS swinhoii Hance. Rosacese. Raspberry.
"(Herb. No. 1262. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July 3, 1919.) A

black-purple raspberry, rather dry and bitter, but a very vigorous type.
Suitable for cross ng with those lacking in flavor."

49736. Styrax serrulatum Roxb. Styracacese. Styrax.
"(Herb. No. 1560. Kuliang Hills, near Foochow. July, 1919.) A

small shrub bearing an abundance of fruit."

49737 to 49742.

From Antigua, Guatemala. Cuttings collected by Wilson Popenoe. Agricul-
tural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March 17,
1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

49737. Begonia sp. Begoniacea). Beg-onia.
"(No. 290. February 16, 1920.) A species which is found in moist

places on the upper slopes of the Volcan de Agua at altitudes of approxi-
mately 7,000 to 9,000 feet. It often reaches 6 feet in height, and its flesh-
pink flowers are of large size."

49738. Crataegus stipclosa (H. B. K.) Steud. Malacca. Manzanilla.
" (No. 289. February 16, 1920. Herb. No. 949.) Manzanilla. A wild

tree growing on the Volcan de Agua at about 8,000 feet altitude. See
S. P. I. No. 45575 for description."

49739 and 49740. Persea Americana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

{P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

49739. "(No. 291. February 16, 1920.) Avocado No. 38 from the
Finca La Chacara in Guatemala. Guatemalan race. The parent
tree is about 35 feet high, of erect habit, branched 12 feet from the
ground, with an oval open crown. The bearing habits of the tree

2212—23 6

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

49737 to 49742— Continued.

appear to be good ; tlie crop this season is about 400 f iiiits, well
distributed through the crown., The fruits are borne singly, never

in clusters.

" The fruits on the parent tree are variable in size. The largest
weigh about 24 ounces, the smallest not over 8 ounces. The shape
is fairly uniform. The relative size of the seed varies somewhat,
as is usual in avocado varieties. The major-domo of the finca
recommends this as a very good fruit. Technically it may be

described as follows:

" From broadly ovoid to nearly oval, sometimes tending to become

broadly pvriform ; weight 20 ounces, more or less; length 4^ inches;

greatest breadth 4 inches ; base rounded, the stem inserted almost

squarely; apex flattened or slightly depressed; surface smooth,

dull green with numerous greenish yellow and russet dots; skin

about one-twentieth of an inch thick, woody and brittle in texture,

readily separating from the flesh ; flesh cream yellow, pale green

close to the skin, with slight fiber markings, smooth in texture and

of rich nutty flavor; quality very good; seeds oblate, weighing

about 2 ounces ; tight in the cavity with both seed coats adhering

closely. Ripening season probably midseason to late, March tr

June at Antigua."

49740. "(No. 293. February 16, 1920.) Avocado No. 40 from the

Finca La Chacara in Antigua. Guatemalan race. The parent tree

is about 25 feet high, spreading in habit, with a dense crown

(most of the foliage is on the outside). The crop this year is not

heavy, but the bearing habits of the tree are said to be good. The

major-domo recommends this as the finest avocado in the finca, and

to me it looks unusually promising because of the large size of

the fruit coupled with the small size of the seed and the excellent

quality of the flesh.

" Following is a description of the fruit : Form oval to elliptic,
sometimes oblique ; weight 16 to 24 ounces ; length 4^ to 5^ inches ;
greatest breadth 3i to 4 inches ; base broadly pointed, the stem in-
serted slightly to one side; apex broadly pointed, somewhat flat-
tened on the ventral side; surface undulating to faintly pebbled,
moss green with numerous yellowish green dots; skin 1^ to 2
millimeters thick (about one-fifteenth of an inch), woody, brittle;
flesh cream yellow, pale green close to the skin, free from all fiber
discoloration, and of rich, pleasant flavor; quality excellent; seed
relatively very small, tight in the cavity, with both seed coats ad-
hering closely to the cotyledons. Season apparently rather late. "

49741. RuBus sp. Rosacese. Baspberry.

" ( No. 287. February 16, 1920. ) A wild raspberry from the upper slopes
of the Volcan de Agua (collected at about 9,000 feet), near Antigua."
The plants, which are found in grassy places on rich volcanic loam, send
up stems 4 to 6 feet long, which often bend over and root at the tips.
The flowers are white, and the fruits, which I have seen only in an
immature state, are produced in abundance. Evidently they are as large
as the raspberries of the north, and the Indians say they are of good
quality."

JAI^UARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 79

49737 to 49742— Continued.

49742. Salvia lindenii Benth. Menthaceje. Sage.

"(No. 288. Februarj' 16, 1920.) A red-flowered shrub which grows
abundantly on the upper slopes (at altitudes of 8,000 to 9,000 feet) of
the Volcan de Agua, near Antigua. It is erect, slender, and 8 to 10 feet
in height. The flowers are double the size of those of Salvia splendcns
and of a rich rose-crimson. The species, which is evidently a perennial,
should be hardy enough to stand the winters of California and Florida."

49743. Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Fabacese. Fenugreek.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received March 9, 1920.
" This plant yields an important condiment, and its root system is so well
provided with tubercles that it is worthy of serious attention as a green-
manure crop. The seeds are also of value for feeding purposes, and a large
quantity of fodder is produced, which, if cut before the seeds ripen, is of excel-
lent quality. The condition powders and condiment foods which are sold in
England extensively and fed to ailing horses and cattle are mixtures of fenu-
greek with other meals or grains. Fenugreek is sometimes planted with ber-
seem." {David Fairchild.)

49744. Theobroma cacao L. Sterculiacese. Cacao.

From Coban, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Dr. Oscar Majus. Received
March 23, 1920.
A wide-branching evergreen tree, native to Central America and South Amer-
ica. The brown or purple beanlike seeds furnish the chocolate and cocoa of
commerce. Apparently there are numerous distinct varieties, but little has
been done thus far in the selection of the best types for commercial plantings.

49745 to 49796.

From the city of Guatemala. Guatemala. Collected by Wilson Popenoe,
Agricultural Explorer for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March
23, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

49745. Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd. Mimosaceae. Cassie,
"(No. 327ff.. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Suhin. Seeds of

a tree about 20 feet high, which in Guatemala produces an abundance
of small yellow flowers in January."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45012.

49746. PiTHECOLOBiuM TORTUM Mart. Mimosacese.

"(No. 322ff. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 953.)
Aripin. Seeds of the medium-sized tree which produces an abundance of
small yellow flowers in February."

49747 and 49748. Ananas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliaco:e. Pineapple.
49747. "(No. 318. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) I'lants of
Pifta de Palin, from San Lorenzo del Cubo, about 5,300 feet alti-
tude. This pineapple is not of excellent quality, but, like Red
Spanish, which it resembles in other respects as well, it is a good
shipper.

" The plant is distinguished by its broad, coarsely serrate leaves.
The fruit is oblong to oval-oblong, commonly about 6 inches long,
with a large crown and broad recurving leaves. The surface is

80 SEEDS Ai^D PLANTS IMPORTED.

49745 to 49796— Continued.

deep brownish yellow, and the carpels are marked by deeply in-
cised lines. The eyes stand out prominently, making the surface
of the fruit decidedly rough. The flesh is crisp, deep yellow, with
plenty of acid and aroma, and enough sugar so that it can be
eaten when fully ripe, without additional sweetening. The juice
is very abundant. This variety seems to do better than others at
high altitudes, i. e., in a cool climate."
49748 "(No. 319. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) Plants of
nria de azHcar, from San Lorenzo del Cubo, about 5,300 feet
altitude. This variety, which is usually seen only on the coast
or at altitudes of 3,000 feet and lower, strongly resembles Snwoth
Cayenne, and is probably a Guatemalan form of the latter."

49749. ^Vkgemone mexicana L. Papaveraceae.

"(No 3250. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Carlos Santo.
Seeds of an herbaceous plant about 4 feet high, which produces in
March bright-yellow poppylike flowers about 2 inches broad."

49750. BixA oRELLANA L. Bixacese. Annate tree.
"(No. 329o. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 967.)

AchiotiUo. Seeds of a large shrub or small tree which produces rather
large white flowers in January."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44954.

49751. Brack YPODiuM mexicaxum (Roem. and Schult.) Luik. Poaceae.

Grass.

"(No. 297a. Antigua. February 17, 1920.) Seeds of a common grass
from the upper slopes of the Volcan de Agua at altitudes of 7,000 to
8.000 feet. Its ultimate height is about 3 feet, and its leaves are rather
succulent and narrow."

49752. Cassia sp. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 343fl. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Terbenilla.
Seeds of a tree 20 feet high, which produces yellow flowers in De-
cember."

49753. Ceakothus coekui-eus Lag. Rhamnacese.

"(No. 296a. Antigua. February 17, 1920.) Ka-lciish. Seeds of a
large shrub, very similar to the common mountain lilac of southern
California. It is abundant on the upper slopes of the Volcan de Agua
at altitudes of 6.000 to 8,000 feet, and the dried branches are much used
by the Indians of Santa Maria de Jesus as a support for chayote plants,
peas, etc. The Indian name, ka-kUsh (Cakchikel language), probably
has reference to this use, as kiish is the name of the chayote. The
plant may reach 10 or 12 feet in height ; it produces panicles up to 4
inches long of fragrant lilac-blue flowers."

49754. CoMBRETUM FAEiNosuM H. B. K. Combretacese.

"(No. 341o. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 958.)
Flor de peineta. Seeds of a climbing plant which bears red flowers in
March. The flowers are arranged in long, stiff racemes, which gives the
common name peineta, or ' comb flower." "

JANUAEY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1920. 81

49745 to 49796— Continued.

49755. Crotalabia longirostbata Arn. Fabacefe.

"(No. 29Sa. Antigua. February 17. 1920. Herb. No. 950.) Much.
Seeds of a fine-leaved bushy perennial Crotolaria from Santa Maria
de Jesus, where it is cultivated in the gardens of the Indians. It is
also grown elsewhere in Guatemala. The tender shoots are esteemed as
greens and are cooked with meat or added to soups. The plant grows
about 5 feet high and has woody branches. Much (pronounced ' mooch ')
is the name used by the Cakchikel Indians."

49756. Crotalakia maypubensis H. B. K. Fabaceae.

"(No. 300(/. Antigua. February 17, 1920. Herb. No. 944.) Seeds of a
shrubby Crotalaria about 5 feet high, with lai'ge yellow flowers like
those of Crotalaria retusa. It occurs as a wild plant near Antigua."

49757. Dahlia maxonii Safford. Asteracete. Dahlia,

'•(No. SOSff. Antigua. February 20, 1920.) Seeds of a dahlia which
the Kekchi Indians of northern Guatemala know as Izolokh, while those
Avho speak the Pokonchi language call it shikor. Spanish-speaking
Guatemalans usually term it Santa Catarina. Though extremely abun-
dant, both wild and cultivated, in many parts of the Guatemalan high-
lands (principally between 3.000 and 7.000 feet altitude) it seems never
to have received much attention from botanists ; indeed, as Dr. W. B,
Safford found in 1919 that it had not yet received a name, he described
it as Dnhlia maxonii in honor of William R. Maxon, of the United States
National Herbarium.

" Sometimes the stems reach to 15 or 18 feet and become quite woody
toward the base. They terminate in a number of slender branches, each
bearing several flowers, not all of which open at the same time. The
flowers face outward and upward, as opposed to those of /). intperiali-»,
which are distinctly nodding. The color is lilac-pink and the diameter of
the flowers commonly 3 to 5 inches.

" When brought into cultivation ai'ound the huts of the Indians the
species seems to lose its stability. In place of single lilac-pink flowers
other forms often appear, and since the plant is easily propagated by
cuttings it is a simple matter to reproduce these variations. A single
white form is occasionally seen, and a double white and a double lilac
are more common.

" When planted in northern gardens this species would be cut down
by frost before it had time to reach the flowering stage, though it has
in a few instances bloomed in California. (I am assuming that the
species I have seen is D. maxonii.) In Florida, if the proper soil con-
ditions can be provided, it should prove successful ; and there are many
places in northern India, in southern Japan, in subtropical Brazil, and
numerous other countries where it would find congenial surroundings."

49758. Dahlia popenovii Safford. Asteracea?. Dahlia.
"(No. 303. Antigua, February 17, 1920.) Tubers collected near Santa

Maria de Jesus at an altitude of 6,500 feet.

" This species, which grows in the mountains of central Guatemala
at altitudes of 5,000 to 7,000 feet, has been considered by Doctor Safford
to be one of the wild parents of the cultivated cactus dahlias. It is a
plant rarely exceeding 4 feet in height, with slender stems surmounted
by single flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter, having eight ray florets of

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49745 to 49796— Continued.

crimson or orange-crimson. It is interesting chiefly to those engaged in
breeding dahlias."

49759. Erytheixa rubeineevia H. B. K. Fabaceae.

"(No. 338tt. EI Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Pito. Seeds of
one of the native Erythrinas. While not so valuable perhaps as a
flowering plant as some of its congeners, it has the interesting feature
of edible flower buds, and it is a vegetable of some importance among
the Guatemalans. The buds are boiled with meat."

49760. GuAiACUM guatemalense Planch. Zygophyllacese.

"(No. 336o. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 952.)
Guayacdn. Seeds of the Guatemalan lignum- vitae, a small tree which
is covered in February or March with lavender-blue flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47900.

49761. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.
"(No. 307a. Antigua. February 20, 1920.) Presented by Don Pedro

G. Cofifio, of Antigua. Seeds of a variety of alfalfa which has been
grown in Antigua for many years, perhaps introduced in Colonial days.
Don Pedro Cofifio has planted Grimm and other varieties of alfalfa
obtained from the United States, and none of them has given such
good results as this native (or acclimatized) stock. He thinks, there-
fore, that the latter may prove useful in other regions with climatic
conditions similar to those of Antigua.

" Alfalfa is grown in Antigua without irrigation, and flourishes
even during the driest part of the year. There is no rainfall from
October to May, and the total annual precipitation is from 30 to 40
inches. The permanent water table, however, is only 6 to 15 feet be-
low the surface of the soil throughout the valley of Antigua. Alfalfa
is cut in the Antigua region every 40 days throughout the year."

49762. Melia azedabach L. Meliaceae.

"(No 332a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 968.)
Paraiso. Seeds of a tree 25 feet high with small whitish flowers, pro-
duced in January."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 26500.

49763. Pennisetum complanatum (Nees) Hemsl. Poacea?. Grass.
"(No. 305a. Antigua. February 17, 1920.) Kos-kun. Seeds of the

most important forage grass of the Antigua region. It is especially
esteemed by the Indians of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. It makes
slender wiry stems up to 6 feet high, with narrow succulent leaves and a
foxtail seed head 5 or 6 inches long. It seems to grow well on dry land,
though it is much less succulent during the dry season than during the
wet."

49764 to 49776. Persea amebicaxa Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)
49764. "(No. 313«. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) Seeds of
stock plant No. 5 from the Finca La Chacara in Antigua. An ap-
parently very productive tree with nearly spherical fruits averag-
ing a little less than a pound in weight and having an unusually
small seed."

JAXUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 83

49745 to 49796— Continued.

49765. "(No. 314a. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) Seeds of
stock plant No. 4 from the Finca Chacaru in Antigua. Bud
wood of this variety was introduced under avocado No. 38 (S. P.
I. No. 49739), which see for description."

49766. "(No. 315a. Guatemala. February 2G, 1920.) Seeds of
stock plant No. 3 from the Finca La Polvora in Antigua. The
parent tree is about 30 feet high, broad and spreading. It pro-
duced this season about 700 fruits. The fruit is broad pyrilorm
to nearly round; weight of the largest specimens 16 to 18 ounces;
length 4i to 4i inches; greatest breadth 3i to 4 inches; base
pointed to nearly round, the stem inserted obliquely without de-
pression; apex slightly flattened; surface decidedly rough, deep
purplish maroon, almost glossy ; dots not conspicuous ; skin 1 to 2
millimeters (one twenty-fifth to one-twelfth of an inch) thick, some-
what more flexible than in the average variety of this region ; flesh
cream-yellow to yellow near the seed, whitish green close to the
skin, almost free from fiber discolorations ; dry in texture and of
rich, pleasant flavor ; quality good ; seed round to oblate, 3 ounces
in weight, tight in the seed cavity with both seed coats closely
surrounding the cotyledons. Ripens in midseason."

49767. "(No. 317a. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) Seeds of
stock plant No. 2 from the Finca La Polvora in Antigua. The
parent tree is about 35 feet high, erect, almost slender. It pro-
duced about 800 fruits this year, which ripened eai'ly to midseason.
The fruit is oblong-ovoid to obovoid ; weight of the largest speci-
mens 12 to 14 ounces ; length 4^ to 4 J inches ; greatest breadth
3i to Si inches ; base slightly flattened to tapering, with the stem
inserted to one side or nearly squarely; apex rounded to flattened
slightly on one side ; surface distinctly pebbled, moss green, with
a few large greenish yellow dots; skin 1% to 2i millimeters (one-
eighteenth to one-tenth of an inch) thick, hard and brittle; flesh
cream yellow, very pale green close to the skin, the fiber markings
noticeable, flavor strong, the texture a trifle watery; qm^lity fair;
seed nearly spherical in outline, 2 ounces in weight, tight in the
cavity, with both seed coats adhering closely to the cotylelons."

49768. " Seeds for stock from fruits purchased in the market in
Guatemala."

49769. "Seeds for stock from fruits purchased in the market at
Guatemala."

49770. "(No. 312«. Guatemala. Febniary 26, 1920.) Seeds of
stock plant No. 6 from the garden of an old Indian in San Antonio
Aguas Calientes. The parent tree is about 20 feet high, evidently
not very old, and is bearing this season a heavy crop, more than
500 fruits. The fruit is broadly ovoid to nearly round, obliquely
flattened at the apex; weight about 10 ounces; length 3^ inches,
greatest breadth 3i inches; surface pebbled faintly, deep green
with numerous yellow-gi-een dots; skin 1 millimeter (one twenty-
fifth of an inch) thick near the stem, becoming 2 millimeters (one-
twelfth of an inch) at tiie apex; flesh cream-.vellow. green near the
skin, with slight fiber di.scolorations ; flavor rich and oily; scx^d
very large, roundish oblate, tight in the cavity, with l)olh seed
coats adhering closely to the cotyledons."

84 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

49745 to 49796— Continued.

49771. "(No. 316a. Guatemala. February 26, 1920.) Seeds of
stock plant No. 1 from the Flnca La Polvora in Antigua. The tree
from which the seeds were gathered is very prolific, having pro-
duced 450 fruits this season. The fruit ripens early at Antigua."

49772 to 49776. " Seeds for stock ; from fruits purchased in the
market at Guatemala."

49777. Triplaris ameeicana L. Polygonacese.

" (No. 33.5a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Bailador. Seeds
of a tree said to be 25 feet high, with small white flowers, produced in
January."

49778. Petrea sp. Verbenaceae.

"(No. 326a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Palo de amor.
Seeds of a shrub 5 feet high, which produces small purplish flowers in
May."

49779. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacese. lima bean.
" (No. 334a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Jurun."

49780. Salvia amaeissima Ortega. Menthacese. Sage.
" (No. 304a. Antigua. February 17, 1920. Herb. No. 951.) Seeds

of an herbaceous plant about 2 feet high, with terminal spikes of small
tubular flowers of the richest blue. It is found along roadsides in this
region at altitudes of 5.(X)0 to 6,000 feet and is apparently an annual."

49781. Sapindtjs saponaeia L. Sapindaceae.

" (No. 324a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Jaboncillo.
Seeds of one of the soapberry trees which grows about 25 feet high,
forming a dense crown of deep-green foliage. Its round fruits, about
three-fourths of an inch in diameter, can be used in place of soap, but
are rarely employed in this way by the natives."

49782. SoLANUM seafokthiaxum Andrews. Solanacese.

" (No. 340a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 966.)
Adclfa. Seeds of a climbing plant, said to produce blue flowers In
November."

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 30894.

49783. Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. Bignoniaceae. Yellow tecoma.
"(No. 3370. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 955.)

Flor amariUa. Seeds of a plant which may be the common Tecoina
stans of southern California gardens, but my recollection is that the
flower of the latter is not of such a deep yellow as this Guatemalan plant.
It is a .shrub about 15 feet high, producing terminal clusters of brilliant
yellow trumpet-shaped flowers about an inch and a half broad at the
mouth."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43781.

49784. Teiniochloa sttpoides (H. B. K.) Hitchc. Poace«. Grass.
(Muehlenbergia stipoides Trin.)

" (No. 229o. Antigua. February 17, 1920.) Seeds of a grass from
the upper slopes of the Yolcau de Agua at altitudes of 7,000 to 8,000
feet. It is about 3 feet high, with fine foliage and small seed."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920. 86

49745 to 49796— Continued.

49785. Verbesina medxjllosa Robinson. Asteraceae.

"(No. 323a. El Barranquillo. February 2G, 1920.) Sosa blanca.
Seeds of a shrub or small tree about 10 feet high, which produces in
August many small Mhite flowers."

49786. Zea mays L. Poacea?. Corn.
"(No. 344o. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) 'Hot country'

corn of a small-eared white dent variety."

49787. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 321a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 962.)
Mescal. Seeds of a medium-sized tree which produces purplish red flow-
ers in August."

49788. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 842a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Pimientillo.
Seeds of a tree about 15 feet high which produces an abundance of small
yellow flowers in December."

49789. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 339a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Quina. Seeds of
a tree about 15 feet high which produces large white flowers in Jan-
uary."

49790. Cheieostemon platanoides Humb. and Bonpl. Sterculiaceae.
"(No. 302a. Antigua. February 17, 1920. Herb. No. 948.) Tayuy.

Seeds of one of the characteristic trees of the upper slopes of the Volcan
de Agua. It occurs abundantly at altitudes of about 8,000 to 9,000
feet. It reaches about 50 feet in height and often has a very stout
trunk; the wood, however, appears to be soft and of little value. The
leaves are 5 to 6 inches long and broad, and the flowers about 2 inches
broad, are of most peculiar appearance, with the stamens projecting
from the center to simulate a small hand."

49791. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 328a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Fruta de pava.
Seeds of a medium-sized tree which produces purplish flowers in Jan-
uary."

49792. LuEHEA endopogon Turcz. Tiliacese.

"(No. 330c, El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 961.)
Tapascahuite. Seeds of a tree 20 feet high which produces large white
flowers in August."

49793. Antigonon sp. Polygonacese.

"(No. 331a. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Colacidn. Seeds
of a handsome climber with heart-shaped leaves and trusses of coral-
pink flx)wers."

49794. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 333o. El Barranquillo. February 26, 1920.) Papalotillo.
Seeds of a tree about 20 feet high. The flowers are said to be white
and to be produced in January."

86 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

49745 to 49796— Continued.

49795. (Undeteruiined.)

"(No. 320a. El Barranquillo. February 26. 1920.) Palo giote.
Seeds of a tree up to 40 feet high which produces in January an abund-
ance of small white flowers."

49796. Myroxylon ellipticum (Clos) Kuntze. Flacourtiaceae.
(Xylosma ellipticum Hemsl.)

"(No. 301^7. Antigua. February 17, 1920. Herb. No. 943.) Seeds
of a thorny red-berriefl shrub from the mountainside between Antigua
and Santa IMaria de .Jesus. It looks as though it would make a good
hedge plant, the leaves being 2 to 3 inches long, of pleasing appearance,
and the thorns quite formidable. When in fruit, the red berries, which
are about the size of cranberries or coffee berries, but of a lighter color
than the former, add greatly to the attractiveness of the plant. Its
ultimate height is about 15 feet."

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Acacia spp., 49197, 49198, 49224, 49225,
49582, 49583.
cultrifonnls, 49484.
■farnesiuna, 49745.
pycnantha, 49485.
retinodcs, 49486.
Adansonia digitata, 49226.
Adelfu, Solanum seaforthianum, 49782.
Aegle marvielos. See Belou marmelos.
Aextoxicon punctaUun, 49268.
Afzelia guanzensis. See Pahudia quan-

zensis.
Air a sp.. 49613.
Alangium alpinum, 49614.
AlMzzia ad ianthi folia, 49288.

fastigiaia. See AlMzzia adian-
thifolia.
Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, 49156, 49761.
Alpinia sp., 49443.
Amarantlius sp., 49444.
Amomuni coccineum, 49527.
Amygdahis davidiana, 49409.
Ananas sativus, 49370, 49714, 49747,

49748.
Andes berry, Rubus glaucus, 49332,

49387.
Andropogon caricosus, 49506, 49507.
monticola trinii. See Andropogon

trinii.
pachyarthrus, 49508.
pertusus, 49510.
purpureo-sericeus, 49509.
rufus. See Cymbopogon ruftis.
trinii, 49511.
Anemone vitifoUa, 49615.
Annate tree, Bixa orellana, 49750.
Annona muricata, 49258.
reticulata, 49199, 49289.
scleroderma, 49371.
squamosa, 49290.
Antigonon sp., 49793.
Apluda aristata, 49512.
Apple, Malus floribunda, 49135.

Arachis hypogaea, 49227.

Aralia pseudoginseng. See Panax

pseudoginscng.
Areca sp., 49528.

horrida. See Oncosperma Iwr-
ridum.

tigillaria. See Oncosperma fila-
mentosum.
Argemone mexicana, 49749.
Aripin, Pithecolobium tortum, 49746.
Arjan, Terminalia arjuna, 49565.
Aristolochia sp., 49291.
Ash, Rhodesian, Burkea africana,

49230.
Asparagus acutifolius, 49458.
Aulotandra sp., 49477, 49478.
Avena nuda, 49138.

sativa, 49569, 49570.

steriUs, 49568.
Avocado, Persea americana, 49730,
^ 49739, 49740, 49764r^9776.

Bactris maraja, 49476.
Baikiaea plurijuga, 49228.
Bailador, Triplaris amei'icana, 49777.
Bamboo. Phyllostachys spp., 49222,
49357, 49505.
Schizostachyum sp., 49175.
Barley, Hordeum spp., 49154, 49155.
Barberry, Berberis spp., 49125-49130,

49616-49619, 49662.
Bauhinia sp., 49162.
Bean, goa, Botor tetragonoloba, 49711.
jack, Canavali ensifonne, 49231,

49259.
Lima, Phaseolus lunatus, 49312,

49779.
mung, Phaseolus aureus, 49159,

49212.
velvet, Florida, Stizolobium deer-
ingianum, 49218.
Begonia sp., 49737.
Bel, Belou marmelos, 49335.

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88

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Belou marmelos, 49335.
Berberis angulosa, 49616.

brachypoda, 49662.

concinna, 49617.

durobrivensis, 49125.

emurginata, 49126.

hookeri, 49618.

oblonga, 49127.

poireti, 49128.

umbellata, 49619.

verruculosa, 49129.

vulgaris, 49130.

wallichiana. See Berberis hookeri.
Berry, Andes, Rubus glaucus, 49832,

49387.
Betula bhojpattra. See Betula utilis.

utilis, 49620.
Bidens pilosa, 49292.
Birch, Betula utilis, 49620.
Bixa orellana, 49750.
Blackberry, Rubus spp., 49331, 49333,

49388.
Botor tetragonoloba, 49711.
Brachiaria brizantha, 49687.

eruciformis, 49513.
Bracliy podium mexicanum, 49751.
Bracliystegia sp.. 49459.

randii, 49229.
Brassica alba, 49721.

juncea, 49722.
Bromus sp., 49621.
Buckwheat, Sarrasin, Fagopyrum vul-

gare, 49161.
Buddleia davidii, 49663.

variabilis. See Buddleia davidii.
Buphane disticha, 49256.
Burkea africana, 49230.

Cacao, Theobroma cacao, 49744.
Caesalpinia sp., 49460.

puUlierrima. 49688.

sepiaria, 49200.
Cajan indicum, 49201, 49293.
Calamagrostis sp.. 49622.
Calamus sp., 49.567.
Callilepis sp., 49384.
Calophyllmn hasskarlii, 49529.
Camocn^la maxima, 492S0.
Canavali ensiforme, 49231, 49259.
Cantliium lanciflorum, 49608.
Capsicum annuum, 49717.
Cardiogyne africana, 49319.
Carira candamarcensis, 49473.

papaya, 49260, 49472.

Caryophyllus jambos, 49461.
Cassava, ManUiot esculenta, 49265,

49267, 49351-493.56, 49358, 49359.
Cassia spp., 49294, 49752.
Cassie, Acacia farnesiana, 49745.
Cassiope fastigiaia, 49623.
Castanopsis hystrix, 49340.
Castor-bean, Ricinus communis, 49313,

49366, 49367, 49703.
Casuarina cunnlnghamiana, 49720.
Cathcartla villosa, 49624.
Cautleya luteal, 49625.
Ceanothus caeruleus, 49753.
Ceara rubber. Manihot glaziovii, 49594.
Ceiba pentandra, 49442.
Cenchrus biflorus, 49514.
Chaenomeles lagenaria u-ilsonii, 49664.
Chaetochloa italica. 49139, 49149.

paniculifera, 49372.
Chamaedorea spp., 49325, 49373. 49406.
Cheirostemon platanoides, 49790.
Cherry. Himalayan, Pninus cerasoideSr
49047.

sand, Prunus besseyi, 49483.
Chloris paragumensis, 49515, 49689.
Chupak. Polygala floribunda, 49385.
Citrullus vulgaris, 49150-49152, 49202,

49203, 49232.
Citrus spp., 49725-49729.

grandis, 49723, 49724.

uehberii, 49712.
Clover, Darling, Trigonella suavissim,a^

49124.
Coccosipsilum repens, 49400.
Coicopio, Crinodendron hookerianum,

49269.
Coigiie, Nothofagus dombeyi, 49274.
Coix lacryma-johi, 4934.5, 49516.
Colacion, Antigonon sp., 49793.
Colocasia esculenta, 49525.
Combretum apiculatum, 49204.

farinosum, 49754.
Conopharyngia elegans, 49322.
Copaifera coleosperma. See Copaiva

coleosperma.
Copaiva coleosperma, 49233.
Corn, Zea mays. 49334. 49390-49399,

49468, 49605, 49707, 49786.
Cornus paucinervis, 49665.
Coryhis arrllana, 49176-49193. 49433-
49440.

columa, 49194.

ferox, 49626.

maxima, 49195, 49196.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920.

89

■Cotoneasicr acuminata, 49627.
salicifoUa floccosa, 49666.
Cotton, Gossypium spp., 49208, 49346-

49349.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 49248.
Coy6, Per sea schiedeana:
Hempstead, 49330.
Vera Paz, 49329.
Crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia speoiosa,

49538.
Crataegus crenulata. See Pyracantlia
cienulata.
cuUa.wge.nsis, 49067.
stipulosa, 49145, 49738.
iJrinodemJron hookerianum, 49269.
Crotalaria spp., 49295, 49296.
labuniifolia, 49279.
longirostrata, 49755.
mai/purensis, 49756.
mgittalis, 49374.
Cucurbita maxima, 49153, 49205, 49206,
49584.
pepo. 49207, 49234, 49482, 49718,
49719.
Cupil-assu, Theo'broma grandiflora,

49710.
Currant, Ribes diacantha, 49682.
Custard - apple, Annona reticulata,

49199, 49289.
Cymbopogon rufus, 49585.
Cynodon intermedins, 49411.
Cyperus sp., 49628.
Cyrtostachys lakka, 49530.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium, 49690.
Dahlia maxonii, 49326-49328, 49757.

popcnovii, 49758.
Dalechampia sp., 49691.
Danthonia cachemyriana, 49629.
Datura sanguinea, 49405.
Davidia involucrata, 49668.

involucrata vilmoriniana, 49669.
Deloni.r regia, 49297.
Desmanthns virgatus, 49407.
Dcvtzia sp.. 49671.

vilmorinae, 49670.
Dhaman, Pennisetum ciliare, 49521.
Dianella ensifolia, 49581.
Dicentra scandens, 49630.

thalictrifoUa 49631.
Digit aria exilis, 49522^9524.

uniglumis, 49692.
DiUenia indica, 49713.
Dinebra arabica, 49517.

Dioscorea alata, 49496.
Diospyros spp., 49235, 49236, 49298,
49299.

ebenaster, 49480.

kaki, 49403.

senegalensis, 49586, 49587.
Dobinea vulgaris, 49632.
Drymophloeus propinquus, 49532.

Echinochloa pyramidalis, 49693.
Edwardsia tetraptera. See Sophora

tctraptera.
Elaeocarpus prunifolius, 49633.
Elettaria coccinea. See Amomum> coo-

cineum.
Eleusine aegyptiaca. See Dactylocten-
ium aegyptium.
Enkianthus deflexus, 49634.

himalaicus. See Enkianthus de-
flexus,
Eragrostis spp., 49300, 49301.

cilianensis, 49694.
Eriodendron anfractuosum. See Ceiba

pentandra.
Erythrina sp., 49588.

rubrinervia, 49759.
Erythroxylon sp., 49302.
Eucryphia cordifolia, 49270.

pinnatifoUa, 49271.
Eugenia jambos. See Caryophyllus

jambos.
Evodia daniellii, 49131.
Exogonium purga, 49257.

Fagopyrum esc^ilcntum. See Fagopy-
rum vulgare.

vulgare, 49161.
Fay us dombeyi. See Nothofagus doiTi-
beyi.

obliqua. See Nothofagus obliqua.

procera. See Nothofagus procera.
Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-grae-

cum, 49743.
Festuca hookeriana, 49368.
Ficus spp.. 49534-49536.

alba, 49533.

hookeri, 49635,
Filbert, Corylus avellana:

Atlas, 49192.

Bergeri, 49183.

Cob, 49186.

Cosford, 49433.

Cosford a coque tendre, 49182.

Daviana, 49187.

90

SEEDS AliTD PLANTS IMPORTED.

Filbert — Continued.

D'Alger, 49178.

D'Angleterre, 49188.

De Beynes, 49179.

De Brunswick, 49181.

De Nottingliam. 49180.

Des Anglais. 49191.

Du B6arn, 49176.

Duke of Edinburgh, 49434.

Early Prolific. 49435.

Emperor, 49193.

Fertile. 49177.

Fertile de Coutard. 49185.

Frnctu albo. 49184.

Golden leaves. 49190.

Kentish, 49436.

Kentish Cob, 49437. 49438.

Large fruitetl. 49189.

Pearson's Prolific, 494.39.

Webb's Prize Cob, 49440.
Fire-lily. Buphane disticha, 49256.
Flax. Liniim ttsitatissimiim, 49141.
Fruta de pava, undetermined, 49791.
Fundi, Digitaria exiUs, 49522-49524.

Garcinia cornea, 49.537.

livhifi^tonei, 49169, 49462, 49589.
mangostana, 49441.
Gladiolus spp., 49715, 49732.
malangeoisis, 49369.
psittacinuit. 49695.
Glycine rubicund a. See Kennedya

rubicunda.
Gossypium spp., 49346-49349, 49590.

hirsutum, 49208.
Gourd, Lagenaria vulgaris, 49.591.

49592.
Granadilla. Passiflora edulis, 49211,
49475.
sweet. Passiflora ligularis, 49146.
Grass, Aira sp., 49613.

Andropo g on earicosus, 49506,
40507.
pachyarthriis. 49508.
periiisus, 49510.
purpureo-sericeus, 49509.
trinii, 49511.
Apluda aristata, 49512.
black, Paspaluni plicatulum, 49380.
blady, Imperata cylindrica, 49637.
Brachiaria brizantha, 49687.
eruciformis, 49513.

Grass — Continued.

Brachvpod ium mexicannm, 49751.
Bromus sp., 49621.
Calamagrostis sp., 49622.
CencJirus hiflorus, 49514.
CfiaetocJiloa panicuUfera, 49372.
Chloris paraguaiensis, 49515,

49689.
Cymbopogo^i rufus, 49585.
Cynodon intermcdius, 40411.
Dactyloctenium aegyptium, 49690.
Danthonia cuchemyriana, 49629.
Digitaria uniglumis, 49692.
Dinehra arabicn, 49517.
Echinochloa pyramidaUs, 49693.
Eragrostis spp., 49300, 49301.

cilianensis, 49694.
Festuca hookcriana. 49368.
Homolepls aturcn~sis, 49446.
Isachne arnndinacea. 49447.
Ischaemum ciliare, 49518.

sulcatum, 49519.
Iseilema anthcphoroidcs, 49520.
La-siacis oaxacensis, 49448.
Natal. Trwlwlaena rosea, 49217,

49317.

Oplismenus africanus capensis,

49165.
Panicum glutinosum, 49450.
hirsutum, 49376.
mcbdagascariense, 49210,
Paspalum candidum, 49378.
fasciculatum, 49401.
paniculatum, 49377, 49379.
plicatulum, 49380.
virgatum, 494.51.
Pennisetum ciliare, 49521.

oomplanatum, 49381, 49763.
distachyum, 49382.
Phalaris minor, 49158.
Sudan, Holcus sorghum sudanensis,

49209.
Triniochloa stipoides, 49784.
Yalota insularis, 49455.
Grevillea buxifolia, 49364.

lavandulacea, 49365.
Guaiacum guatemnlense, 49760.
Guayacan, Guaiacum guatemalenae,

49760.
Guindo santo, Eucryphia pinnatifolia,
49271

JANUAKY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1920.

91

Gynandropsis speciosa, 49445.
Gynocardia odorata, 49636.

Haematostapliis pierreana, 49344.
Hamamelis mollis, 49132.
Harpayophytum procuvihetis, 49303.
Hazel, Corylus fcrox, 49626.

Turkish, Corylus colurna, 49194.
HeUanthus argophyllus, 49168.
Hoiiiptelca davidii, 49672.
Hibiscus sp., 49696.

syriacus, 49133, 49134.
Hippocratea obtusifolia, 492.53.
Holcus sorrihum, 49140. 49237. 49304,
49463, 49464, 49497-49504.

sorghum efftisus, 49697.
sudanensis, 49209.
ferticilliflorus, 49698.
Homolepis aturensis, 49446.
Hondapara, Dillenia indica, 49713.
Hordeum vulgare pallidum, 49154.

vulgare Irifurcatum, 49155.
Hotz koi", Chaetochloa panicuUfera,

49372.
Hypericum patulum henryi, 49673.

Imperata arundvnacea. See Imperata
cylindrica.
cylindrica, 49637.
Impinji, Ximenia americana, 49167,

49250, 49467, 49602-49604.
Indigo f era spp., 49454, 49699.
Inkulii, Diospyros senegalensis, 49586,

49587.
Ipomoea spp., 49238, 49305.

purga. See Exogonlum purga.
Iris clarkei. 49638.
Isachne arundinacea, 49447.
IscJiaemum ciliare, 49518.

sulcatum, 49519.
Iseilema anthephoroides, 49520.

Jaboncillo, Sapindus saponaria, 49781.
Jacaranda sp., 49306.
Jasmine, Jasminum spp., 49639, 49674.
Jasminum hum,ile, 49639.

niidiflorum, 49674.
Job's-tears, Coix lacryma-jobl, 49345,

49516.
Juglans sp., 49375.
Jurtin, Phaseolus lunatus, 49779.

Kaki, Diospyros kaki, 49403.
Kapok, Ceiba pentandra, 49442.
Kennedya rubicunda, 49487.

Lagenaria vulgaris, 49591, 49592.
Lagerstroemia flos-reginae. See Lag-
crstroemia speciosa.

speciosa, 49538.
Lusiacis oawacensis, 49448.
Laurel, Laurelia sempervirens, 49272.
Laiirelia aromatica. See Laurelia
sempervirens.

sempervirens, 49272.
Leioptyx congoensis, 49254.
Licuala spinosa, 49539.
Ligustrum confusiim, 49640.

delavayanum, 49675-49677.
Lilium glganteum, 49641.

nepalense, 49731.
Lily, Lilium spp., 49641, 49731.
Lingue, Persea lingue, 49277.
Linospadix pctrickiana, 49540.
Linum usitatissimum, 49141.
Lissochilns arenarius, 49479.
Livistona sp., 49541.
Lomatia obliqua. See Tricondylus ob-

liqua.
Luehea endopogon, 49792.
Luffa aegyptiaca. See Ltiffa cylin-
drica.

cylindrica, 49163, 49593.
Lycopersicon esoidentum, 49285,49457.

Macadanvia ternifolia, 49307.
Madder, Rubia cordifolia, 49652.
Magnolia blumei, 49542.
Mahobohobo, Uapaca sansibarica,

494G6.
Mahogany bean, Pahudia quanzensie,

49241, 49310.
Maiten. ilaytemis boari<i, 49273.
Mains floribunda, 49135.
Mandevilla auriculata, 49449.
Mangapug, Citrus webberii, 49712.
M an g lie ti a glauca. See MagnoUa

blumei.
Mangosteen, Garcinia mangostana,

49441.
Manihot esculenta, 49265, 49267, 49351-
49356, 49358, 49359.
glaziovii, 49594.

utiUssima. See Manihot esau-
Icnta.
Manzanilla, Crataegus stipulosa, 49145,

49738.
Marlchnmia sp., 49164.
Massaranduba, Mimusops hubeH.

49709.

92

SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

Massigou, Vapaca sansibarica, 49466.
Masuku, Uapaca sansibarica, 49466.
Maiilulu, Canthium lanciflorum, 49608.
Maijtenus boaria, 49273.
M'bulii, Cardiofiyne africana, 49319.
Medivaiio satira, 49156, 49761.
Melitt a:eihirach, 49762.
Melilotus indica, 49157.
Melothria sp.. 49700.

heterophylla , 49733.
Mescal, undeterniined, 49787.
M'fwefee, undetermined, 49470.
M'jionia, Ricinodendron rautanenii,

49213, 49214.
MicJu'lia excelsa, 49642.

lanuginosa. 49643.
Millet, Chaetochloa italica, 49139,
49149.

pearl, Pennisetum glaucum, 49242.

49702.
Mimosa ceratonia, 49408.
Mimusops hvberi, 49709.
marginata, 49308.
zeyheri, 49239.
Mombin, red, Spondias purpurea,

49148.
Mombo, Brachysteffia sp., 49459.
Momordica sp., 49309.
Mongolas, Terminalia sp., 49245.
Mora. Rubus tuerckheimii, 49147.
Morinda bracteaia, 49543.
Morniuir-glory, Ipomoea spp., 49238,

49305.
Morula. Sclerocarya caffra, 49215,

49315.
M'pila, undetermined, 49609.
M'seche, undetermined, 49469.
M'tantanvara, undetermined. 49471.
M'tingele, undetermined, 49607.
Muehlenbergia stipoides. See Trini-

ochloa stipoides.
Muermo, Eucryphia cordifolia, 49270.
Munkononga, Garcinia livingstonei,

49169, 49462, 49589.
Musafa, Caryophyllus jambos, 49461.
Mu.stard, Brassica juncea, 49722.
white. Brassica alba, 49721.
M u t u n g u u , Garcinia livingstonei,

49462.
Myrira jaianica, 49544.
Myristica iners, 49545.
Myroxylon ellipticum, 49796.

Nayeia cupressina, 49546.
Xeciundra angiistifolia, 49547.
Nogal, .Juglans sp., 49375.
Xomocharis pardanthina, 49281.
Xothofagus dombeyi, 49274. <

obliqua, 49275.

procera, 49276.

Oak, Quercus lyrata X virginiana,

49282^9284.
Oats, A vena spp.. 49138, 49568-49570.
Ochna sp., 49596.

atropurpurea, 49320.

mossambicensis, 49321.

polyneura, 49595.

pulchra, 49240.
Ochoy, Paspalum fasciculatum, 49401.
Odina edulis, 49597.
Oncosperma p'lamentosum, 49548.

horrid urn, 49549.
Oplismenus africanus capensis, 49165.
Oreodoxa sp., 49550.
Oryza sativa, 49286.
Otophora spectabilis, 49551.
Oxalis sp., 49701.

Pahudia quanzensis, 49241, 49310.
Palm, Areca sp., 49528.
Bactris maraja, 49476.
Cyrtostachys Inkka. 49530.
Licunla spinosa, 49539.
Linospadix petrickiana, 49540.
Livistona sp., 49541.
Oncosperma filnmentosum, 49548.

horridum, 49549.
Oreodoxa sp.. 49550.
pacaya, Chanmedorca sp., 49325.
paeayito, Chamaedorcu .spp., 49378,

49406.
Pinanga kuhlii, 49554.
rattan. Calamus sp., 49567.
Sabal mauritiaeformis, 49559.
Palo de amor. Petrea sp.. 49778.
Palo giote, undetermined, 49795.
Panax pscudoginseng, 49644.
Pandanus aurantiacus, 49552.
Panicum aturense. See Homolepis
aturensis.
brizanthum. See Braohiaria bri-

zantha.
gill t inosu m , 49450.
hirsutum, 49376.

isachne. See Brachiaria eruoi-
formis.

JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31^, 1920.

93

Paniciim madagascariense, 49210.

eaxacense. See Lasiads oaxa-
censis.

pyramidale. See Echinochloa
pyramidaUs.
Papalotillo. undetermined. 49794.
Papaya, Carica papaya, 49260, 49472.
Paraiso, Melia a::edarach, 49762.
Paranephelium niacrophylluin, 49553.
ran-oiia persica, 49136.
Paspalum candidum. 4937S.

fasck-ulatum, 49401.

paniculatum, 49377, 49379.

plicatulum, 49380.

virgatum, 49451.
Passiflora edulis, 49211, 49475.

lifmlaris, 49146.

serratifolia, 49452.
Peach, Amygdalits davidiana, 49409. -s
Peanut, Ai-acliis hypogaea., 49227.
Pear, Pyrm spp., 49489^9495.
Peniiisetum ccnchroldes. See Penni-
setum ciliare.

clliare, 49521.

complanatum. 49381, 49763.

distachyum, 49382.

glaucum., 49242, 49702.

typhoidenm. See Penniseium
glaucum.
Pepper, red. Capsicum annuum, 49717.
Pereslxia aculeata, 49311.
Per sea americana, 49730, 49739, 49740,
49764-49776.

(ionneU-smithii. 49383.

gratissima. See Persea ameri-
cana.

Jingye. 49277.

schi€dea7iu, 49329, 49330.
Persimmon. Diospyros i?pp., 49235.

49236. 49298. 49299.
Petrea sp., 49778.
Phalaris minor, 49158.
Phaseolus aureus, 49159, 49212.

lunatu.^, 49312. 49779.
Phyllostachys rnitis, 49357.

nigra. See Phyllostachys puher-
ula nigra.

puherula nigra, 49222, 49505.
Picea sp., 49402.

Pigeon-pea, Cajan indicum; 49201.
49293.

Pimieutillo, undetermined. 4ft788.

Pinaiiga kuhlii, 49554.

Pine, Avliite-b;irl<ed. Finns bungeana,

49142.
Pineapple, AnGna.'< sativii.<^, 49370,,

49714. 49747, 49748.
Pinvs bunge<ana, 49142.
Piptanihus ncpalensis, 49645.
Pithecololium tortum, 49746.
Pito, Erythrinu ruhrincrvia. 49759.
PittospO'i-vm cras.>ii folium, 49474.
Podocarpus cupressina. See Nageia

cupressina.
Poinciana regia. See Delonix regia.
Polyulthiu lateriflora. 49555/
Poly gala arillata, 49646.

florihnnda, 49385.
Polygonum sp., 49556.
Pooiia grandifoUa. See Toacanga

grandifoUa.
I^plar, Popuhis- yunnanensis, 49678.
Poimlus yunnanensis, 49678.
Posh. Annonn scleroderma. 49371.
Potato, Solannm tuberosum:

America, 49412.

Arran Comrade. 49413.
Victory. 49414.

(Ohina), 49143. 49144.

Dargill Early. 49416.

Edsell Blue, 49418.

Epicure, 49419.

Immune Ashleaf, 49420.

Irish Queen, 49421.

Lochar, 49422.

Majestic, 49423.

Mauve Queen. 49424.

May Queen, 4£i425.

Midlothian Enrly. 49426.

Nithscale. 49427.

Resistant Snowdrop, 49428.

Rhoderick Dhu, 49429.-

Sharpe's Express, 49430.

The Bishop, 49415.

The Duchess. 49417.

Tinwald Perfection. 49431.
Printzia sp., 49612.
Privet, Ligustrum delavayannm. 40675-

49677.
Prosopis stephaniana, 49481.
Protea alyssinica, 49405.

2212—28-

94

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOBTED.

Prunus besseyi, 49483.
cerasoides, 49647.
davidianu. See Aniygdalus davidir

ana.
puddmn. See Prunns cerasoides.
PseiidolachnostyHs sp., 49243.
Psoitliovarinm tetraf/orwlobus. See

Botor ietracionoJoha.
Ptenjcarpus sp.. 49244.
Piiminelo. Citms grandis, 49723, 49724.
Puinpkiu. Cucurbita maxima, 49153,
49205, 49206, 49234, 49584.
Cucurbita pcpo, 49718, 49719.
Pyracantha crenulata, 49679.
Pyrus spp., 49489-49495.

floribnnda. See Malus floribunda.
microphylla. See Sorbus micro-
pJiylla.

Quercus lyrata X virgihiana, 49282-

49284.
Quiuu, undetermined, 49789.

Radal. Tricondylus obliqua, 49278.
Randia acideata, 49386.

dumetorum, 49557.

tomentosa, 49558.
Raspberry. Rubus spp., 49174, 49734,

49735. 49741.
Rauli, Xothofagus procera, 49276.
Rheum sp., 49410.
Rhododendron sp., 49681.

anthopogon, 49648.

lepidotnm, 49649.

setosum, 49650.

smitJUi, 49680.
Rhubarb, Rheum sp., 49410.
Ribes diacantha, 49682.

grifflthii, 49651.
Rice. Oryza sativa, 49286.
Ricinodetidron rautanenii, 49213,

49214.
Ricinus communis, 49313, 49366, 49367,

49703.
Roble, Xothofagus obliqua, 49275.
Rosa laxa. 49343.

longicuspis, 49683.

sinoirilscnii. See Rosa longicuspis.

soulieana, 49684.
Roscoca elatior. See Cautleya lutea.
Rose. Rosa spp., 49343, 49683, 49684.
Rose - apple, Caryophyllus jambos,
49461.

Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus,

49133, 49134.
Rubia Gordifolia, 49652.
Rubus spp., 49174, 49388, 49654. 49741.

adenotrichos, 49331.

ylaucus, 49332, 493S7.

moluceanxis, 496.53.

payico uangcns is, 49734 .

sicinhoii, 49735.

tucrckheimil, 49147.

urticaefolius, 49.3.33.
Rye, iSecale cereale, 491ti0.

Sabal mauritiaeformis, 49559.
Saccharum officinarum, 49261-49264,
49266. 49336-49339, 49341, 49350,
49360-49363.
Sage, Salvia spp., 49389, 49742, 49780.
^alacia sp., 49560.
Salvia amarissima, 49780.
lindenii, 49742.
popenoei, 49389.
Sandalwood, false, Ximcnin ameri-
cana, , 49107, 49250, 49467, 49602-
49604.
Sapindus saponaria, 49781.
Sapote, black. Diospyros ebenaster,

49480.
Schcdonorus hookerianus. See Festuca

hookenana.
Schefflerodendron gazense, 49314.
Schizostachyum sp., 49175.
Sclerocarya coffra, 49215, 49315.
Secale cereale, 491G0.
Sedge, Cy perns sp., 49628.
Sesame, Sesamum orientale, 49598.
Sesamum orientale, 49598.
Setaria italica- See Chaetochloa,
italica.
paniculifera. See Chaetochloa
paniculifera.
Sloanea dasycarpa, 49655.
Solanum sp., 49404.
macrodon, 49656.
■■ieaforthiamwi, 49453, 49782.
tuberosum, 49143. 49144, 49412-
49431.
Sophora tctrai)tera, 49223.
Sorbus miorophylla, 49657.

torniinalis, 49432.
Sorghum. Holcus sorghum, 49140. 49237,
49304, 49463, 49464, 49497-49504.
vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.

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95

Sosa blanca, Verbesina medullosa,

49785.
Soursop, Annona muricata, 49258.
Spiraea bella, 49658.

japonica acuminata, 49685.
viicrantha, 49659.
Spirea. Spiraea spp., 49658, 49659,

49085.
Spondias purpurea, 49148.
SprufH', J'icea sp., 49402.
Squash, Cucurhita pepo, 49482.
Staflmannia fraseri, 49561.
StizoloMum deeringianum, 49218.
Stranvaesia davidiana, 49287.
Strychnos sp., 49599, 49600.
Styrax sp., 49562.
hooker i, 49660.
japonicum, 49686.
serrulatum, 49736.
Sub in, Acacia farnesiana, 49745.
Sugar-apple, Annona squamosa, 49290.
Sugar cane, Saccharum offlcinarum,

49261-49264, 49266, 49336-49339,

49341, 49350. 49360-49363.
Sunflower. Helianthus argophyllus,

49168.
Swa7-t::ia madagascariensis. See Tou-

natea madagascariensis.
Sweet clover, yellow, Melilotus indica,

49157.
Sicertia hoolceri, 49661.

Tamarisk, Tamarix hispida, 49137.
Tamarix hispida, 49137.
Tapascahuite, Luehea endopogon,

49792.
Taro, Colocasia esculenta, 49525.
T a y n y , Cheirostemon platanoides,

49790.
Teak, Tectona grandis, 49563.

Rhodesian, Baikiaea plurijuga,
49228.
Tecoma smithii, 49488.
stans, 49316, 49783.
yellow, Tecoma stans, 49316,
49783.
Tectona grandis, 49563.
Terminalia sp., 49245.
arborea, 49564.
arjuna, 49565.
Tetrapleura spp., 49216, 49246, 49247.

Theobroma cacao, 49744.

grandiflora, 49710.
Thunbergia spp.. 49166, 49610.
TigTie, Aextoxicon punctatum, 49268.
Tokan, Rubus adenotrichos, 49331.

Rubus sp., 49388.

uuk, Rubus glaucus, 49332, 49387.

yak, Rubus urticaefoUus, 49333.
Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum,

49285. 40457.
Counatea madagascariensis, 49170,

49252.
Tricholaena rosea, 49217, 49317.
Tricondylus obliqua, 49278.
Trigonella foenum-graecuni, 49743.

suavissima, 49124.
friniochloa stipoides, 49784.
Triplaris amerie'ana, 49777.
Triticum aestivum, 49342, 49571^9578.

durum,, 49579, 49580.

turgidum, 49581.

vulgar e. See Triticum aestivum.
Trochomeria garcini, 49611.

Uapaca sansibanca, 49466.

Undetermined, 49171, 49172, 49221,
49251, 49255, 49323, 49324, 49456,
49469-49471. 49606, 49607, 49609,
49708, 49716, 49787-49789, 49791,
49794, 49795.

Urginea altissima, 49173.

Uteta, Caesalpinia sp., 49460.

Valota insularis, 49455.
Verbenilla, Cassia sp., 49752.
Verbesina medullosa, 49785.
Vicia sp., 49318.
Vigna spp., 49601,49704-49706.

sinensis, 49248.
Voacanga grandifolia, 49566.
Voandzeia subterranea, 49249.

Walnut, Juglans sp., 49375.
Watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris, 49150-

49152, 49202, 49203, 49232.
Wheat, common, Triticum aestivum,
49342, 49571-49578.
durum, Triticum durum, 49579,

49580.
Poulard, Triticum turgidum,
49581.

Xanthosoma sagittaefolium, 49526.

96

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

Xanthoxylum daniellii. See Evodia

daniellii.
Ximenia anwricana, 49167, 49250,

49467, 49602-49604.
Xylosma ellipticum. See Myroxylon

ellipticiim.

ram, Dioscorea alata, 49496.
Yantia, Xantliosoma sagittaefoUuni;
49526.

Zea mays, 49334, 49890-49399, 49468,

49605. 49707, 49786.
Zehneria garcini. See Trochomeria

garcini.
Zelkova davMii. See Hemipfelea da-

vidii.
Zisiphus sp., 49220.
mucronata, 49219.

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Issued March, 1923.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1

TO MAY 31, 1920.

(No. 63; Nos. 49797 to 50647.)

WASSlNQtoN :

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIOt.

1923.

Issued March, 1923. '.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1

TO MAY 31, 1920.

(No. 63; Nos. 49797 to 50647.)

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WASHINGTON :

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIOE.
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CONTENTS.

Page.

Introductory statement 1

Inventory 6

Index of common and scientific names 91

ILLUSTKATIONS.

Page.
Plate I. The abo, an African anona. (Annona senegalensis Pers.; S.P.I.

No. 49843) 12

II. A beavitiful Australian vine for pergolas. (Cissus hypoglauca A.

Gray; S. P. I. No. 49871) 12

III. The manketti tree of the Belgian Kongo. (Ricinodendron rau-

tanenii Schinz; S. P. I. No. 50029) 30

IV. Natal grass as it grows on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. ( TVi-

cholaena rosea Nees; S. P. I. No. 50038) 30

III

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BOTANICAL

OAKl>eN

INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PUNT IN-
TRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROxAl APRIL
I TO MAY 81, Vm (NO. 68; NOS. 49I9T TO rMil).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This inventoiT, for the period of April and Ma}^, 1920, gives some
idea of the voluminous stream of plant immigrants which is now-
pouring into America unchecked by the war. It represents 15
arrivals for every working day of the period, and when one tries
to forecast the future of any 15 new arrivals, the size of this under-
taking becomes apparent. To find every day for 15 more or less
new plants a suitable home in which they will grow, be studied by
some observing mind, and have a chance to prove whether or not
they are desirable newcomers would be a decided undertaking in
itseK; but when one considers that each immigrant is not merely a
single individual but represents from a dozen cuttings to a hundred
thousand seeds, the real difficulties of the undertaking begin to
appear. Not only this: There are the immigrants which have come
in earlier and which still require attention. To-day these represent
a certain proportion of the more than 50,000 arrivals which have been
scattered all over America for the past 23 years, during which
period this ofhce has attempted to supervise their arrival and dis-
tribution.

While 10,000 amateur and professional agriculturists are on the
lists of those who want to take care of these immigrants, the limita-
tions of any one experimenter are soon reached, because the testing
of a new introductrion takes years and requires more money than
many people feel they can afford to spend. But the interest in
new plants is bound to grow with our appreciation of the fact that
they have great wealth-producing power and that our dooryards
and parks, our forests and landscapes, are to mean vastly more to
our children than they do to us. With that growth is coming a
larger number of experimenters and a greater expenditure of time
^ and money upon this phase of American life.

^ I find it increasingly difficult to single out the most important
c^ introductions from 851 arrivals, particularly since so many of them
<Niseem important; but perhaps my long, though often superficial,
>- 1

2 SEEDS AXD PIAI^TS IMPORTED.

acquaintance with them may enable me to do it better than the
layman himself, and it is with this idea that I continue to prepare
these introductory statements.

The cultivation of Job's-tears as a field grain crop has been pro-
posed for tropical and subtropical regions, but I think P. J. Wester
has furnished the first report of its yields. In Mindanao, where
several varieties are grown by the natives in a limited way, one
variety {Coix lacryma-johi ma-yuen; No. 49798) yielded 3,230 pounds-
per acre.

The bulso (Gnetum indicum; Xo. 49799) is a climber which bears
brick-red fruits like grapes, each containing a seed which when
roasted tastes like a chestnut. In Java its close relative, G. gnemon,
is used as a pickle with the "rijs tavel."

The sokwa grass of Nigeria [EcJiiimcMoa stagnina; No. 49845),
which, according to Alfred Thompson, is adapted to low swamp
lands and is so sweet that children like to chew it and horses prefer
it to Guinea corn, may prove • valuable for Porto Rico, Hawaii, or
even for the Everglades of Florida.

The guar of Burma {Cyamovsis tetragonoloha: Nos. 49864 and 49899
to 49904) is, according to Professor Piper, more drought resistant
than any other annual legume and will grow in any part of the
country where cowpeas succeed; it may be utilized as hay, or pas-
turage, or silage; its green pods are also used as a vegetable. It
deserves more serious consideration than has heretofore been given it.

Mr. Wester's introduction of the silani (Vigna lutea; No. 49870),
a new leguminous vine with possibilities as an orchard cover crop
for citrus orchards, will interest Florida growers.

The success of the beautiful Australian vine (Cissus hypoglauca;
No. 49871) on Miss Kate Sessions's place at San Diego, Calif., where
it is one of the most attractive of pergola vines, makes its wide
distribution most desirable.

H. E. .Ulanson 'calls attention to a quick-maturing variety of
watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris; No. 49872), the seed of which was
sent by Mr. Voyeikoff, of Madivostok. At Chico, Calif., it matured
fruits in 45 days from seed.

Capt. F. Kingdon Ward, the English explorer, sends from the
Htawgav%- Hill tracts of Burma a promising plumlike fruit (No.
49886) which so far has not been determined botanicall}", but which
seems suited to regions of perpetual cool climate and rainy weather,
like the Puget Sound region, and is a good table fruit even in its wild
state.

The Chilgoza pine (Pinus gerardiana: No. 49889), from the dry,
arid valleys of the northwestern Himalayas at 6,000 to 12,000 feejt
altitude, yields a large edible seed suited for table use, and hke our

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 3

pinon may grow in the valleys of Arizona and California; because
of the size of its nuts it may also be valuable commercially.

The Australian quandong (Mida acuminata; No, 49893) which is
said to have wonderful drought-enduring qualities, growing as it
does in the hotter, drier parts of New South AVales, should attract
horticulturists of Arizona and California if its fruits, as reported,
make preserves resembling that of the guava.

Dr. H. L. Shantz continues in this inventory the notes on material
collected by him while attached as Agricultural Explorer of the
Bureau of Plant Industry to the Smithsonian expedition to central
and East Africa. The hurried nature of his trip of reconnaissance,
in which he covered in a year's time an area nearly four times the extent
of the whole Atlantic seaboard of the United States, made it impos-
sible for him to get complete data on many of the things he collected,
and this fact explains the fragmentarj^ nature of many of his notes.

The remarkable behavior of kafirs and other sorghums and Sudan
grass from iVfrica made it seem possible that strains of these im-
portant cereal and forage crops might be found which would be
superior to those already introduced. Consequently Doctor Shantz
collected samples of these from the various regions which he visited
(Holcus spp.; Nos. 50008 to 50019 and 50077 to 50079). He also
obtained seeds of the mombo tree (Brachystegia sp.; No. 50207), the
bark of which furnished the natives with cloth before calicos were
imported.

Pachylohus sp. (No. 50243) , a forest tree bearing nuts that are edible
after boiling, and Ricinodendron sp. (No. 50270), bearing sweet-
fleshed fruits with edible oily kernels, are two other new and promis-
ing introductions resulting from Doctor Shantz's exploration.

Dr. E. D. Merrill, director of the Bureau of Science in Manila, has
sent in a blue-flowered Lobelia {L. nicotianaefolia; No. 50314) which
grows to be more than 9 feet tall and should be useful for breeding
purposes, even if not adapted for outside culture in this country.

Dr. Carlos Spegazzini, of La Plata, Argentina, has presented 10
species of Prosopis (Nos. 50092 to 50101), leguminous trees and
shi'ubs, the pods of some of which are very valuable as stock feed.

J. Burtt Davy made for us, just before he left South iVfrica, a col-
lection of^ trees, shi'ubs, and grass seeds covering 105 numbers (Nos.
50102 to 50206). Among them are many which may contribute to
the afforestation problem of the Hawaiian Islands and several which,
because of their edible fruits, may prove of value in California and
southern Florida; these include the mupundu (Parinari mohola;
No. 50167), the mahobohobo {Uapaca sansibarica; No. 50190), three
species of jujube {Ziziplius spp.; Nos. 50196 to 50198), Balanites
aegyptiaca (Nos. 50120 and 50121) ; and Mimusops zeyTieri (Nos. 50163

4 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

to 50165). He also sends in nine species of coffee {Coffea spp.; Nos.
50625 to 50633) from the Kongo and other parts of Africa.

The South China tung oil is made from the seeds of the mu-yu shu
(Aleurites montana; No. 50353) and the central China tung oil from
that of A.fordii; both appear to be used more or less indiscriminately
by the varnish trade. Together these oils represent the basic material
used by a 25-million-dollar industry, and the culture of these two
Chinese trees deserves to be undertaken seriously in America.

G. H. Cave, of Darjiling, India, has presented us with seeds of 15
interesting trees and shrubs from the Himalayas, among which is the
Docynia indica (No. 50364), a small tree with edible fruits resembling
the quince in flavor. This might prove peculiarly adapted to the
Puget Sound region, and Pueraria peduncularis (No. 50371), a
relative of the kudzu vine of Japan, might grow there also.

Mr. Wester sends a new leguminous tree (Prosopis vidaliana;
No. 50381) which should be worth trying on the Florida beaches.

Dr. Argollo Ferrao sends in a remarkable variety of cassava
(Manihot esculenta; No. 50388) which is known as the "manioc of
10 years," because it may remain 10 years in the ground and pro-
duce roots that weigh more than 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) per
tree.

The late Sr. Andre Goeldi, of Para, Brazil, presented the United
States Department of Agriculture with 52 varieties of seeds which he
collected at the mouth of the Amazon. Among them is the macauba
palm (Acrocomia sclerocarpa; No. 50467), the seeds of wliich when
roasted make a good table nut. Since the genus to which this palm
belongs does unusually well in southern Florida, there may be in
the macauba a valuable food tree for that region. The assahy pfilm
{Euterpe oJeracea; No. 50481), from the fruits of which a wine is
made, and the pupunha (Guiliehim speciosa; No. 50482), whose
fruits have a mealy covering which when cooked is said to be more
delicate than potatoes or chestnuts and to combine the qualities of
both, may prove further valuable additions to the economic palms of
Florida. There is also a species of Cissus in the collection, a tropical
grape (No. 50474) with fruits having the flavor of the Isabella. It
is well worth finding out whether the cutitiriba, a species of Lucuma
(L. macrocarpa; No. 50487) with fruits 4 inches across, and the
cacau-y (Theohroma speciosa; No. 50510), a deliciously flavored
fruit related to the cacao, will grow in this country, Oryza latifolia
(No. 50491), a perennial wild rice from Marajo, growing to 8 feet
in height and bearing seeds the whole year round, may have value
as a forage crop on wet soils.

Hugh Dixson, of New South Wales, has brought to our attention
what appears to be a very valuable ornamental climber (Millettia
megasperma; No. 50518), which resembles the wistaria but has

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 5

dark-green foliage and darker purple, sweet-scented flowers. As it
will stand 10 degrees of frost, it should thrive remarkably well in
California and Florida.

Wilson Popenoe and Oton Jimenez believe they have discovered,
near San Jose, Costa Kica, the wild prototype of the Guatemalan
race of avocados in what is known there as the aguacate de anis
(Persea americana; No. 50585), and they predict that it will prove
valuable as a stock for the cultivated avocado.

James Birch Rorer, of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has sent in a number of
interesting plants from that little-known country, among them the
capulin {Prunus serotina; No. 50604), or wild cherry, a promising
new fruit resembling the Bigarreau type of cherry, refreshing to eat
out of hand, and also the naranjilla {Solanum quitoense; No.. 50607),
a solanaceous fruit sold on the markets there.

Harry Johnson has collected from around Coban, Guatemala,
some interesting wild plants which should yield valuable forms for
cultivation. Among them are five begonias (Nos. 50609 to 50613),
a morning-glory (Ipomoea sp.; No. 50615) with yellow-throated
pink flowers of a thick succulent texture, a tender night-blooming
water lily (NympJiaea hlanda; No. 50617), and a wild solanaceous
vine (Solanum sp.; No. 50620).

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels; and the descrip-
tive and botanical notes have been arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine,
who has had general supervision of this inventory. The manuscript
has been prepared by Miss Esther A. Celander and Miss Patty T.
Newbold.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Wasliington, B. C, October ^, 1921.

INVENTORY

49797. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze. Fabaceae. Yam bean.

{Pachyrhizus angulatus Rich.!)
From San Salvador, Salvador. Seeds presented by J. E. van der Laat, Director
General of Agriculture. Received April 1, 1920.
"Seeds of the white-flowered jicama, which is the best yam bean. It Ls cultivated
widely and is relished very much in the raw state. " ( Van der Laat.)
For previoiis introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 47146.

49798 and 49799.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received April 1, 1920.
Quoted notes by Mr. Wester.

49798. Coix LACRYMA-JOBi MA-ATJEN (Rom.) Stapf. Poacese. Ma-yuen.
"Seeds of adlay, a grain which I believe is worthy of serious attention in

Porto Rico and the Gulf States. Preliminary trials here have jdelded at the
rate of 3,625 kilos of grain to the hectare (3,230 pounds per acre), the hulled
grain of wliich is 2,610 Mlos. An analysis made by the Bureau of Science
returned 49.86 per cent starch, 8.23 per cent protein, and 8.87 per cent fat. The
returns from the hulled grain were 68.83, 11.27, and 6.65 per cent, respectively.
At present adloy is gro-R-n in a limited way in Bukidnon and Cotabato in Min-
danao and in the Mountain Pro\ince in Luzon. There are probably some 10
varieties cultivated in these islands. "

49799. Gnetum indicum (Lour.) Merr. Gnetacese.
{G. funicular e Blimae.)

"The hulso, a native woody "\dne with brick-red fruits in bunches like grapes,
each containing a nut which, when roasted, tastes like a chestnut. The nuts
should not be eaten raw. This is a close relative to the banago {Gnetum
gnemon). "

49800. Triticum aestivtim L. Poaceae. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare ViU.)
From Rieti, Italy. Presented by Prof. Xazarene Strampelli, director, R. Sta-
zione Sperimentale di Granicoltura. Received April 1, 1920.
Carlotta Strampelli. A very early winter wheat originated by Professor Strampelli,
sown upon about 47,000 acres in 1918-19. Secured for Dr. C. E. Leighty, Agronomist
in Charge of Eastern Wheat Investigations, for use in experimental work.

1 All introductions consist of seeds unless otherwise noted.

It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other plants used in
these inventories are those which the material bore when received by the Office of Foreign Seed and
Plant Introduction; and further, that the printing of such names here does not constitute their official
publication and adoption in this country. As the diflerent varieties are studied, their identity fully
established, their entrance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in
American Uterature becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing in these inventories
will in many cases, undoubtedly, be changed by the specialists interested in the various groups of plants
■and the forms of the names brought into harmony with recognized American codes of nomenclature.

6

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 7

49801 to 49803. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Kaduna, Northern Provinces, Nigeria. Feeds presented by P. H. Lamb,
Director of Agriculture, through C. V. Piper. Received April 7, 1920. Notes
furnished by H. N. Vinall, Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

49801. "Native name fara-fara. Variety with loose panicles about 13 inches
long and 3 inches in diameter. Seeds white, flat, rotating in the glumes
and shattering freely like shallu; glumes black, spreading, and involute. "

49802. "'Native name Icaura. Variety with rather compact panicles like
kafir, 14 to 15 inches long and 2\ to 3 inches wide. Feeds somewhat larger
than kafir, of a very peculiar yellowish white color like pop com, and GO to
75 per cent exserted from the straw-colored glumes. "

49803. "Native -aavae jauari. A variety with loose panicles about 15 inches
long and 3 inches wide. Much like the fara-fara except that the seeds are
red instead of white. Resembles a red-seeded shallu. "

49804 to 49813.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by D. Bois, Professeiu" de Culture, Museum
d'Histoire Naturelle. Received April 27, 1920, for use in rust investigations.

49804. Triticum cylindricum (Host.) Ces. Pass, and Gib. Poaceae. Grass.
"A slender tufted suberect European annual, 25 to 50 centimeters tall, with

unbranched culms, narrow, flat, rough blades, and solitary slender cylindrical
spikes 5 to 15 centimeters long." {Agnes Chase.)

49805. Bromus macrostachys lanuginosus (Poir.) Coss. and Dur. Poacese.

Grass.

An erect Bromus with lanceolate, pointed, somewhat compressed woolly
spikelets. Native to the Mediterranean region. (Adapted from Poiret,
Encyclopedie Mclhodique Botanique, supplement, vol. 1, p. 70.3.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 16042.
49808. Bromus madritensis L. Poacese. ' Grass.

A tall, tufted, compact grass locally adventive from Europe.

49807. Hordeum maritimtjm Roth. Poacese.

A species of barley grass occurring on the seacoasts of western Europe and in
the Mediterranean region, extending northward to Denmark. It is known as
"sea barley," and in England it is also called "squirreltail grass." It occurs in
meadows, especially in brackish land along the seacoast, but is also found
sometimes in mountainous regions. (Adapted from Bentham and Hooker,
Handbook of British Flora, 6th ed., p. 528, and Boissier, Flora Orientalis, vol. 5,
p. 687.)

49808. Hordeum vulgare coeleste L. Poacese. Barley.
This is probably the barley which, in Europe at least, was formerly the most

widely cultivated form.

49809. Clematis integrifolia L. Ranunculaceae. Clematis.
An erect herb, bearing rather narrow, blue, leathery flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32239.

49810. Clematis viticella L. Ranunculacese. Clematis.
A European climber, 8 to 12 feet high, with blue, purple, or rose-purple

flowers, a leading garden clematis.

49811. Ranunculus acris L. Ranunculacese.
The tall or meadow buttercup.

8 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

49804 to 49813— Continued.

49812. Ranunculus bulbosus L. Ranunculacese.

A perennial about 1 foot high, one of the common field buttercups; natvu-alized
in the United States from Europe.

49813. Thalictrum medium Jacq. Ranunculacese.

A European plant with a leafy stem and spreading panicles of nodding
flowers. *

49814. Syxtherisma saxguinalis (L.) Dulac. Poaceae. Grass.

From Kirkee, Poona, India. Seeds presented by William Bums, Government
economic botanist. Numbered June, 1920.
A form introduced for experimental work by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

49815 to 49833.

From Johannesburg, South Africa. Seeds presented by J. Burtt Davy, Veree-
niging. Received April 22 and 28, 1920. Quoted notes by ilr. Burtt Davy.

49815. Asparagus laricinus Burchell. Convallariacese.

"A fine bushy plant, 5 feet high; ornamental and possibly edible; hardy."

49816. Cailliea nutans (Pers.) Skeels. Mimosacese.
(Dichrostachys nutans Benth.)

"Hardwood, small tree for Hawaii."

49817. Erythrina caffra Thunb. Fabacese.

"Deciduous, ornamental, red-fiowered tree; grows quickly and easily from
cuttings. Used for live fences. Sensitive to frost. Grows on drj', rocky
hills; 20-inch rainfall."

49818. Lebeckia sp. Fabacese.

"Perennial legume; winter region rainfall area; Hermanns, Cape Province."

49819. Pentzia INCANA (Thunb.) Kuntze.* Asteraceae. Karroo bush.
"Good karroo; splendid sheep feed for low-rainfall region."

49820. Phaseolus acutifolius latifolius G. F. Freeman. Fabacese.

Tepary bean.

"Small bean; very prolific. Used as dry beans in place of haricots."

49821. Sporobolus sp. Poacese. Grass.
"A useful grass."

49822. Vangueria infausta Burchell. Rubiacese.

" Misple. Edible fruit worth improvement; grows in frostless localities on
dry, rocky hills, with rainfall of about 20 inches (summer precipitation)."

49823. ViTis sp. Vitacese. Grape.

'Wild grape from Bushman's River, Alexandria Division, Cape ProAdnce.
Edible and worth careful cultivation in the United States."

49824. CoLocAsiA esculexta (L.) Schott. Aracese. Taro.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Tubers presented by R. A. Goff, through J. M. West-
gate, agronomist in charge, Hawaii Exj)eriment Station. Received May 13,
1920.

"Kuoho. This is one of the most largely grown upland taros in the vicinity of Hilo,
Hawaii. The buds, skin, and the flesh immediately beneath the skin are bright red.
The flesh is very acrid in the raw state, but this quality is destroyed in cooking and

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 9

the taro becomes mealy and of good flavor; the flesh is grayish when cooked. The
Kuoho taro, like other commercial varieties in Hawaii, Lb used mostly for making poi,
the great Hawaiian dish." {R. A. Young.)

49825. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoreaceae. Yam.

Grown with other unidentified yams under S. P. I. No. 45990 at the Plant-Intro-
duction Garden, Brooksville, Fla., since 1918, and numbered separately on
May 15, 1920, to facilitate distri!>ution.
"A white-fleshed yam of excellent quality. It cooks perfectly white and when
mashed and beaten with milk is fully equal to the best white potato. Tested after
about four months in storage." (R. A. Young.)

49826. CoLOCASiA esculenta (L.) Schott. Araccse. Taro.

Corm presented through Dr. Da\'id Griffiths by A. Miller, of the American Bulb
Co., Cliicago, III., who obtained it from Japan. Received May 18, 1920.
"A taro which forms a multiple-headed nonacrid corra." {R. A. Young.)

49827. Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae. Cashew.

From the city of Panama, Panama. Nuts presented by Sr. Ramon Arfas-Feraud.
Received April 1, 1920.
"The cashew has fruited successfully at Miami and Coconut Grove, Fla., and should
be more widely planted, both for its aromatic fruits, which can be used in a variety
of ways, and for its edible seed, known as cashew nut. It is a variable plant, but so
far as known, selected varieties have not yet been propagated vegetatively." {Pro-
ceedings of the American Pomological Society, 1915, p. 192.)

49838 to 49833. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Yokohama, Japan. Beans presented by Robert Fulton & Co. Received
April 2, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Fulton.

49828. '' Kuro mame (black soy bean)."

49829. "Kvro Teppo mame (roimd, middle-late, black soy bean)."

49830. " Nakate mame (middle-late, white soy bean), seed larger than Wase mame'*

49831. "Okute mame (late white soy bean)."

49832. "5/jiro dai2M (white soy bean)."

49833. " Wase mame (summer bean), small seeded early white."

49834. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabaceae. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Aizu Wakamatsu, Japan. Beans presented by Rev. Christopher Noes.
Received April 2, 1920.
"Ogon daizu (golden soy bean).'' {Noss.)

The oil of the bean is used for frying, as a butter substitute, for lubricating, for water-
proofing clothes, for medicine, and in the manufacture of soap, candles, guncotton,
and artificial rubber. The residue after the oil has been extracted has been used for
cattle feed, but is now mixed with wheat flour for food purposes. The entire bean is
slightly roasted, pulverized, and mixed with flour to make light cakes and to give
flavor to boiled rice; it is cheaper and more nutritious than flour. (Adapted from
Parry, Travel Sketches, Japan Advertiser, January 25, 1920.)

10 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED,

49835. Ananas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliaceae. Pineapple,

From Kabalo, Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agiicultural

Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April 2,

1920.

"(Kabalo, February, 1920.) Suckers from pineapples grown about native cabins."

(Shantz.)

49836 to 49839.

From Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
April 3, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49836. Agave americana L. Amaryllidacese.

"(No. 364. Elizabeth^dlle. December 27, 1919.) One of the chief fiber
plants of this section ; the fiber is said to be whiter than sisal, which is also grown
here."

49837. Agave sis.^linta Perrine. Amaryllidacese.

"(No. 365. Elizabethville. December 27, 1919.) This plant does very
well here, producing leaves 5 feet long, but the market is not good."

49838. Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorbiaceae. Cassava.
(M. utilissima Pohl.)

"(No. 363. Elizabethville. December 27, 1919.) This is a cool country for
Manihot, and these plants may prove to be better for cool climates than those
grown in South America or the lower Kongo. Here it is one of the principal
articles of native diet. Its worst enemy is the porcupine."

49839. (Undetermined.)

"(Elizabethville, December, 1919.) Three small tubers."

49840. Eriobotrya japonica (Thimb.) Lindl. Malaceae. Loquat.
From Olive, Calif. Cuttings presented by M. Payan. Received April 6, 1920.

Eulalia. This variety was originated by ^Ir. Payan from seeds of the Advance variety
planted by him in 1897. It is reported to be a rather ^^gorous grower, spreading and
productive, and thus far has shown no blight. The following is a detailed description
of the fruit:

Form truncate pyriform to obovoid pyriform, borne in ^arge. rather loose terminal
clusters on stout woolly stems inserted without depression; surface smooth, sparsely
covered with light down ; apex depressed ; basin irregular, abrupt, corrugated; calyx
segments broad, short, downy, converging; eye medium, partially open ; color orange-
yellow, blushed, and washed with red when tree ripened, and overspread with a thin
bloom; dots numerous, aureoled, light gray; skin thick, tough, acid; flesh pinkish,
translucent, melting, tender, very juicy; seeds of medium size, rather numerous;
flavor subacid; quality good. Season, February to May in Orange County, Calif.
(Adapted from Yearbook, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1905, p. 504.)

49841 and 49842.

From New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by Hugh Dixson, Aber-
geldie. Received April 1, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Dixson.
49841. Angophora cordifolia Cav. Myrtacese.

"An Australian plant which grows in rather poor sandy sandstone country,
seldom above 8 feet in height. A plant I have flowered in two years at about
3 feet high; it has large bunches of cream- white eucalyptuslike flowers with
honey perfume, very attractive to bees and other insects. Young plants must
not be cut back, for there is apparently no bud at the base of the leaves till it

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. . 11

49841 and 49842— Continued.

reaches flowering stage. These seeds are about 2 years old. I have raised
plants from this lot within the past month. Ten degrees of frost should not
hnrt them when above the seedling stage."

49842. Eucalyptus ficifolia F. Muell. Myrtacese.

"A western Australian plant, commonly known as the red flowering gum.
It will take at least five or six years to reach the flowering stage, but it is a blaze
of scarlet when it does. The few trees I have seen flowering in the vicinity of
Sydney were not above 10 to 15 feet high, with about the same spread. I think
that they have been checked to make them spread. They grow in any fair soil,
and 10 degrees of frost should not hurt the plants when above seedling stage.
The seed takes three years to ripen, though I have just raised a plant or two from
2-year-old capsules grown near here."

A rare and showy plant with a striking display of brilliant scarlet flowers in
branching heads. They are produced from a cup-shaped receptacle provided
with a capsule which falls off as the flowers expand. \Mien the flower is fully
open the green interior of the receptacle is seen, which adds to the beauty of
the flower. The gray-gi-een leaves, with red midribs, are also handsome.
(Adapted fi'om The Garden, vol. 71, -p. 441-)

49843 to 49846.

From Yola, Northern Provinces, Nigeria. Seeds presented by Alfred Thompson'
Received April 2, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Thompson.

49843. Annona senegalensis Pers. Annonacese. ■ Abo.
"The natives call this 'wild papaw.' It is the nicest wild fruit we have in

our part of Africa."

"A shrub or tree, sometimes attaining a height of 8 meters, indigenous to a
large part of tropical Africa. It ascends Mount Ruwenzori to an altitude of
2,600 meters. The fruit is 4.5 centimeters in diameter, yellowish or orange
colored, and much esteemed by some travelers. It is believed that the wood
of this species was used by the negro tribes on the upper Nile for making fire by
friction as early as 2,900 B. C." (P. /. Wester.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47214.

A fruiting shrub of this species is shown in Plate I.

49844. Arachis hypogaea L. Fabacese. Peanut.
"They grow a lot of peanuts in this part of Africa, but! do not think they are

as good as those grown in America."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47865.

49845. EcHiNOCHLOA stagnina (Retz.) Beauv. Poacese. Grass.
"The natives call this grass 'sokwa.' It is the best kind of grass we have in

this part of Africa. The horses as a rule will eat this grass before they will eat
guinea corn. It is sweet like sugar cane, and the children like to chew it. It
grows in low swamp land and in the wet season is often covered with 7 feet of
water. When the water goes down the natives cut it or turn the cattle on it.
One thing against it is that it grows to a height of about 7 feet and when the
water goes down it lodges so that to cut it with a machine would be very hard."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48427.

49846. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"The African cotton is very poor, as you can see by the specimen I am sending

you."

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. •

49847 to 49849.

From Foochow, Fukien, China. Cuttings presented by C. R. Kellogg, through
J.B.Norton. Received April 3, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Kellogg.

49847. AcTiNiDiA sp. Dilleniacese.

"(No. 1, January 26, 1920.) From an old house in Kuliang."

49848. AcTiNiDiA sp. Dilleniacese.

"(No. 2, January 26, 1920.) Near an old potato field, Kuliang."

49849. Ficus sp. Moraceae. Fig.
"A\yildfig."

49850. Cajax indicum Spreng. Fabaceae. Pigeon-pea.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by J. M. Westgate, director, Agricul-
tural Experiment Station. Received April 5, 1920.

"White variety; germination 25 per cent. March 3, 1920." (Westgate.)

49851. Citrus sp. Rutacese.

From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India. Budwood presented by J. C. Leslie,
superintendent, Government gardens. Received April 5, 1920.
R. S. Woglum, of the Bureau of Entomology, visited India in 1913, and states con-
cerning this orange: "The Nagpur orange is a large, loose-jacketed orange of the
tangerine group."

49852 and 49853.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received April 6, 1920.

49852. Barleria lupulixa Lindl. Acanthacese.

A very handsome hothouse plant, native to Mauritius, almost always in
flower and particularly remarkable for its rich, deep-green, lanceolate leaves
marked with bright-red midribs. It forms a very compact leafy bush 2 feet
in height, is not attacked by common hothouse insects, thrives in almost any
soil with, little or no cultivation, and is readily propagated from cuttings.
(Adapted from Edwards's Botanical Register, pi. 148S.)

49853. Barleria PRio>aTi8 L. Acanthacese.

An attractive shrub, native to Asia and tropical Africa, 2 to 3 feet in height,
with bright orange-yellow flowers. (Adapted from Macmilhn, Handbook of
Tropical Gardening and Planting, p. 391.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20974.
49854 to 49857.

From Kulare, via Cairns, Queensland, Aiistralia. Seeds presented by J. A,
Hamilton. Received April 6, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Hamilton, imless
otherwise specified.

49854. Casuarina torulosa Ait. Casuarinacese.

The wood of this tree is close grained and very prettily marked. It is used
for cabinetwork and produces very superior shingles. Handsome veneers are
obtained from the wood. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Aus-
tralia, p. 400.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30380.

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APEIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 13

49864 to 49857— Continued.

49855. Eucalyptus sp. Myrtacese.

"Flooded gum. This species likes plenty of moisture, but grows on poor
soil. It grows very straight and is the largest eucalyptus which grows on this
table-land."

49856. EucAL^-pTUS TERETicoRNis J. E. Smith. Myrtaceae.

"This must be fairly hardy, as we get rather hard frost here at night in
winter. The most noticeable feature in the habit of Eucnhjptus tcreticoniis is
that of flowering in the winter; last winter the trees began flowering at the
end of May and trees were in flower until the end of September."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38728.

49857. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabacese. Mung bean.
"Green Chinese variety."

49858. Trichosanthes quinquangulata A. Gray. Cucurbitaceae.

From Littleriver, Fla. Seeds presented by J. J. Soar, Littleriver Nurseries,
through Dr. David Fairchild. Received April 7, 1920.

"These seeds were given to me by Mr. Soar, who says that the plant came from the
Philippines. It is the showiest gourd I have ever seen, being a bright red, redder
than the reddest apple. As a decorative plant it should be very valuable, and the
fruits would make the prettiest kind of decorations for Christmas trees." {Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 432fiG.

49859 to 49860.

From Melbourne, Victoria. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker. Received April
7, 1920.

49859. Doryanthes palmeri W. Hill. Amaryllidacese.

A gigantic showy amaryllid with very numerous ribbed leaves 6 to 8 feet
long and 4 to 6 inches wide. The stem or scape is 8 to 10 feet high and Ijears
a compact inflorescence 3 feet long, composed of short, few-flowered spikes.
The scarlet perianth segments are pale red within. Native to New South
Wales. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 6665.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23433.

49860. Eucalyptus alpina Lindl. Myrtacese.

A rare, slow-growing, shrubby eucalypt with stout branches, thick, oval,
or roundish shining dark-green leaves, and rather large almost hemispherical
fruits. It is restricted in distribution to the summit of Mount William, Western
Australia, at an altitude of over 4,000 feet. It endures quite a cold climate
and braves sharp frosts and snowstorms several months in the year. (Adapted
from Mueller, Eucalyptographia, vol. 2, p. 1.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38709.

49861. Anaxas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliaceae. Pineapple.

From the City of Mexico, Mexico. Suckers presented by the Direcci6n de
Agricultura. Received April 8, 1920.
Guatemala Spineless White.

"This variety has a number of points which would commend it for our \ise; it is
spineless, ripens early, has a delicious flavor, and is apparently a good shipper."
(P. H. Rolfs.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 14452.
2211—23 2

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49882. Pyrus calleryaxa Decaisne. Malaceae. • Pear.

Seeds collected under the direction of Prof. J. H. Reisner, of Nanking, China.
Received April 8, 1920..
This seed is a small quantity reserved from a shipment ordered by this office for
Jackson & Perkins, of Newark, N. Y., who desired to conduct experiments with
Pyrus calleryana as a stock for our common pears. According to Professor Reisner, it
is very difficult to secure pure seed of this species. This lot was collected about 40
miles from Nanking. Every effort was made to secure seed only from authentic
trees of Pyrus calleryana.

49863. Bichea sp. Sterciiliaceae.
(Cola sp.)

From Malele, Belgian Kongo. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricul-
tui'al Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
April 3, 1920.

"(No. 522. Malele. Januarj- 31, 1920.) Called by the whites 'native potato,'
but the natives say it grows on a large tree . The pod is about 6 inches long with
two rows of very large seeds: they are said to be very good food. The old pods are
often gathered from the forest floor, and this has probably resulted in the use of the
term 'native potato. ' " {Shantz.)

49864. Cyamopsis tetragoxoloba (L.) Taub. Fabacese. Guar.

(C. psoraloides DC.)

From Mandalay, Northern Circle, Burma, India. Seeds presented by E. Thomp-
stone. Deputy Director of Agriculture. Received April 12, 1920.

"An erect East Indian annual legume with long straight stems bearing an enor-
mous niunber of pods which do not burst open at maturity. The plant is usually 3 or
4 feet high, but under favorable conditions it reaches a height of 5 to 6 feet. Each
pod contains about seven pale angular seeds.

"In India the plant is grown both for green forage and for the seeds which are used
mainly to fatten cattle, and also as hiunan food. The green pods are also used as a
vegetable in the same manner as string beans.

" Guar may be grown in any part of the country where co'ivpeas succeed and is more
drought resistant than any other annual legume. It may be utilized as hay, pasturage,
orsUage." (C. V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43503.

49865. Paspalum fasciculatum Willd. Poaceae. Grass.

From Coban, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav Helmrich at the request
of Wilson Popenoe. Received April 19, 1920.

"Oxay. This grass is used here as cattle feed. It is generally propagated by
suckers; among thousands of plants very few produce any flowers, and I do not know
if the seeds germinate." (Helmrich.)

49866 to 49869.

From Christiania, Norway. Seeds presented by Dr. N. WUle, director, Botanic
Garden. Received April 25,-1920.

498S6. Anchusa opficixalis L. Boraginacese.

The common European alkanet, a biennial or perennial plant 1 to 2 feet high,
with hairy leaves and bright-blue or purple flowers opening in pairs on loose
one-sided spikes. Effective in masses and of easy cultivation.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1020. 15

49866 to 49869— Continued.

49867. Cerinthe minor L. Boraginacepe.

A Euiopean plant with yellow or purple spotted flowers in long racemes.
(Adapted from Boissier, Flora Orientalis, vol. 4, p- 148.)

49868. Ranunculus glacialis L. Ranunculacejc.

. A plant 3 to 6 inches in height, with beautiful silky white flowers suffused
beneath ^^dth purple; native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and America,
at altitudes of 6,500 to 13,000 feet. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third
series, vol. 53, p. 117.)

49869. Thalictrum angustipouum L. Ranuncula,cese.

A plant from southern and middle Europe, with 3-parted leaves and flowers
in dense corymbs. (Adapted from Boissier, Flora Orientalis, vcl. 1. p. 9.)

49870, ViGNA LUTEA (Swartz) A. Gray. Fabaceae.

( V. relusa V/alp.)

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,

agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received April 27, 1920.

"Seeds of the silani, a native perennial, trailing, and climbing vine which I have

recently domesticated, principally for trial as a cover crop. It is easily growTi from

cuttings, and until it becomes too common it could be used as an ornamental climber

in countries where it does not grow wild."' ( Wester.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31607.'

49871. Cissus HYPOGLAUCA A. Gray. Vitacese.

( Viiis hypoglauca F. Miiell. i

From San Diego, Calif. Seeds presented by Miss Kate Sessions. Received
May 7, 1920.
An Australian evergreen climber attaining an enormous length, forming when old
a very stout stem, and bearing black berries which are the size of small cherries.
The plant endures slight frost, though evergi-een. It is best in cool climates to keep
seedlings for two or three years imder shelter, so that sufficient development of the
woody stem may take place in the plant subsequently to resist some degree of frost.
This species may perhaps be vastly changed by continued culture. (Adapted from
Mueller, Select Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 56,3.)

The use of this vine on a pergola is shown in Plate II.

49872 and 49873. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Ciiciirbitace?e.

Watermelon.

From Chico, Calif. Seeds from plants gi-own from a shipment of seeds from
A. D. Voyeikoff, Vladivostok, Siberia, May 17, 1920. Numbered for con-
venience in distribution June 15, 1920.
"This seed was planted June 15. On August 1 (45 days after planting the seed)
fruits were ripe. The melons are not large, ranging from about 8 to 12 or 14 inches
in diameter, nearly round, and of a piu-plish gi-een color, very unusual and peculiar
in appearance. The quality is fair to good. While this melon would not compete
with the commercial types developed and grown here in a section highly favorable
to melon production, the short season required for its development would seem
to me to make it a valuable thing for many sections.

"In collecting the seed one A'tne was found M-ith melons having yellow flesh: the
remainder had red flesh." I H. E. AUanson.)

49872. Red-fleshed. 49873. Yellow-fleshed.

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49874 and 49875.

From Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. Bulbs collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received April 10, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49874. Gloriosa sp. Melanthiacese.

"(No. 360. December 26, 1919.) This is the most prominent lily at this
period. Some of the plants bear as many as seven or eight flowers which vary
in color from all red to red and yellow. It is an exceptionally good lily for
cut flowers, since it keeps perfectly for a long time."

49875. OxALis PUNCTATA GLABR.\TA Sond. Oxalidacese. Oxalis.
"(No. 361. December 26, 1919.) A small pink-flowered oxalis now in

bloom; it is small but forms attractive tufts, the flowers extending a short
distance above the leaves. It grows most commonly on ground cleared of
trees and brush. The flowers appear at the beginning of the rainy season."

49876 to 49882.

From Kindu, Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April 10,
1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49876. Arachis hypogaea L. Fabacese. Peanut.
"(No. 501. January 26, 1920.) Peanuts grown by the natives; one of the

staple crops."

49877. Curcuma loxga L. Zinziberacese.

"(No. 520. January 28, 1920.) Roots of the plant turmeric; grown by the
natives."

49878. Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Phoenicacese. Oil palm.
"(No. 495. January 26, 1920.) Seeds of the oil palm which is the chief

palm of this region and the most important native plant."

49879 and 49880. Oryza .sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

49879. "(No. 489. January 26, 1920.) Rice grown with corn on the east
side of the river. Often 5 feet high and no straighthead."

49880. '(No. 502. January 26, 1920.) Rice grown by natives. This is
the most important crop of this section; it is grown following corn (ap-
parently sown at the.same time) and on the higher, better-drained land;
presents a fine appearance. I have noticed no disease on either rice or
corn."

49881. Voandzeia .subterranea (L.) Thouars. Fabacefe.

"(No. 497. January 26, 1920.) The native groundnut of Africa: by no
means as common as the peanut. The seeds are ))oiled with the husks on
before they are ripe and are a fair substitute for the potato, Init have a flavor
slightly similar to that of the peanut."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44817.

49882. Zea mays L. Poacese. Com.
"(No. 488. January 26, 1920.) Grown by the natives as an early crop with

rice, on the east side of tlie river."

49883. DiospYRos lotus L. Diospyracejie.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds received at Chico, Calif., from the Yokohama
Nursery Co., April 12, 1920.

Introduced for use as rootstocks for the oriental persimmons in semiarid and alkali
sections of the United States.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44688.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 17

49884 and 49885.

From New York, N. Y. Seeds presented by J. A\'. Pincus. Received April 12,
1920.

49884. Trifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

"This is the so-called Rozendaal clover, as grown in Hollanrl. It lias no
hairs on the stems or leaves and is considered very much superior to any clover
grown in this country. It could be raised successfully in localities where
clover is grown under irrigation. In other places, owing to the abundance of
native hairy clovers, the bees cross-fertilize the plants and it is impossible to
get them pure." (Pincus.)

49885. ViciA SATivA L. Fabacese.
[Sent in as lupine seed.]

49886. (Undetermined.)

From India. Seeds collected by Capt. F. Kingdon Ward, London, England.
Received April 13, 1920.
"(Htawgaw Hill tracts, Burma, India. June, 1919.) A small tree 30 feet high,
which grows wild in the forest on the northeast frontier of Burina, India, and bears
fruit the size of a small plum. It is grown by the Lisus of the Htawgaw Hill tracts
in clayey soil (disintegrated granite) in open clearings in villages at altitudes of 5,000
to 6,000 feet. The fruit is excellent, slightly acid, thirst quenching, first-rate for
cooking or jam, and good as a table fruit. It ripens in June, just before the rains break.
The climate is wet at all seasons, the winters cold (30° to 40° F.), and the summers
warm (70° to 80° F.). The tree may be useful for grafting. Maru name she-ham-shi."
(Ward.)

49887. Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae. Sugar cane.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Cuttings presented by Dr. Mario Calvino,
director. Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 13, 1920.
"This variety, Uba del Natal, is supposed to be immune to the red-stripe disease."
{B. T. Galloway.)

49888. Trifolium pratense L. Fabaceas. Red clover.

From Valparaiso, Chile. Seeds purchased through Carl F. Deichman, American
consul. Received April 13, 1920.
Chilean red clover.

49889. Pixus gerardeana Wall. Pinacese. Chilgoza pine.

From Rawalpindi, Punjab, India. Seeds presented by Dr. Ralph R. Stewart,
Gordon College. Received April 14, 1920.

The Chilgoza pine is a moderate-sized tree found native in the inner dry and arid
valleys of the northwestern Himalayas, generally at altitudes of 6,000 to 12,000 feet.
It'is quite hardy, enduring high winds and severe winters with heavy snows. The
chief product of this tree is the edible seed, nearly an inch long; these are very
nutritious and agreeable in flavor, forming the staple food of the natives. (Adapted
from letter of W. H. Michael, consul general, Calcutta, and India Forest Department
Bulletin No. 7, 1900.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40216.

18 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

49890. AcACL\ BUxiFOLiA A. Cunn. Mimosacese.

From Tangier, Morocco. Seeds presented by M. Jules Goifart. ReceiA ed April 14,
1920.
An Australian fhrub, 4 feet in height, with angular branchlets and small, rather
thick phyllodia. The short racemes, scarcely longer than the phyllodia, bear globular
heads of flowers. (Adapted from Bentham, Flora AtistraUensis, vol. 2, p. 372.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 473^0.

49891 to 49894.

From Sydney, Xew South Wales. Australia. Seeds presented by the Forestry
Commission, Xew South Vv'ales, through George Valder, Director of Agriculture.
Received April 15, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Valder.

49891. Atalaya hemiglatjca F. Muell. Sapindacese.
"WhiteiaoocJ.-'

One of the inland fodder trees which favorably attracted the attention of
stock owners in the early days of the pastoral occupation of Xew South Wales.
The tree attains a height of 30 feet and has large compound whitish leaves with
leaflets sometimes 8 inches long but usually smaller. The numerous terminal
clusters of flowers are succeeded by winged fruits. From the trunk exudes a
gum which sometimes accumulates in masses weighing more than half a pound.
When grass and other herbage fails the leaves are taken from the tree and fed to
cattle, for which it makes a good feed. (Adapted from The Pastoral Finance
Association Magazine, vol. 5, No. 18, p. S3.)

49892. Geijera parveflora Lindl. Rutacese.
'^Wilga. From X\Tigan, New South Wales."

A tall shrub or tree, native to the interior of New South Wales, where it reaches
a height of about 30 feet. It has slender, pendulous branches and narrow leaves
3 to fi inches long, and a well -developed specimen has a highly ornamental
appearance, having something of the aspect of a weeping willow. It has
remarkable drought-enduring qualities, and the leaves are often fed to sheep,
which are very fond of them. (Adapted from The Pastoral Finance Association
Magazine, vol. -5, No. 18, p. 132.)

49393. MiDA ACUMiXATA (R. Br.) Kuntze. Santalaceee. Quandong.

' Fusamis acuminattis R. Br.)

The quandong, sometimes called "native peach," is a tree 20 to 30 feet high
and is found in the hotter and drier parts of New South Wales, Its drought-
enduring qualities are wonderful, for its growth seems to be affected neither by
drought nor by the hot winds which periodically blow over the interior. The
leaves are much relished by sheep and cattle, and the red fruita, up to 3 inches
in circumference, are much valued for the edible succulent outer parts which
are used for preserves, resembling the guava in flavor. The kernels are
also edible and contain a large percentage of oil which when burned gives a
good light. (Adapted from The Pastoral Finance Association Magazine, vol. 5,
No. 18, p. S3.)

For previoug introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43423.
49894. OwExiA ACiDtJLA F. Muell. Meliacese.

The gruie, or sour plum, is a highly ornamental, umbrageous tree, native to
X'ew South Wales, where it grows to be about 25 feet in height. It is regarded as
a good fodder tree, as stock are very fond of its leaves. The ripe fruit is 3 to 4
inches in circumference, rich crimson, and the succulent outer portion is rather
acidulous in flavor. The stone is exceedingly hard, and the tree is ver\' hard
to propagate by ordinary methods. (Adapted from The Pastoral Finance Asso-
ciation Magazine, vol. 5, No. IS, p. 33.)

• APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 19

49895 to 49897. Ananas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliacese.

Pineapple.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Suckers presented by the acting director
of the Botanic Gardens. -Received April 15, 1920.

49895. Faiby. 49897. Sarawak.

49896. Mauriihis.

49898. LiNUM NARBONENSE L. LinacGse. Flax.

From Verrieres, France. Seed presented by Jacques de Vilmorin. Received

April 17, 1920.

A most desirable plant from southern Europe, with linear leaves and a graceful

drooping habit; it is 2^ feet across and 18 inches high. The flowers, which appear

throughout the summer, are aiTanged in a loose panicle, with long pedicels. Each

flower is 1^ inches across, bright azure-blue, somewhat paler beneath, with white

anthers and a white spot in the center of each flower. (Adapted from The Garden^

vol. 52, p. 401.)

49899 to 49902. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. Fabacese.

(C. psoraloides DC.) Guar.

From Poona, Bombay Presidency, India. Seeds presented by A. A. Vasavada,
Agricultural Branch. Received April 19, 1920.
"An erect East Indian leguminous annual, with long, straight stems bearing an
enormous number of pods, each containing about seven pale, angular seeds. The
plant grows 3 to 6 feet in height; in India it is cultivated both for green forage and for
the seed, which is used mainly for feeding cattle and also as human food. Guar may
be grown anywhere in the country where cowpeas succeed and is more drought resistant
than any other annual legume. It may be utilized as hay, pasturage, or as silage."
(C. V. Piper.)

49899. Gawar Makhnisa. 49901. Gawar Satia.

49900. Gawar Pardeshi. 49902. Local Gaxcar.
For previous introduction, see S..P. I. No. 43503.

49903 and 49904. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. Fabacese.

(C. psoraloides DC.) Guar.

From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India. Seeds presented by K. P. Shrivastava,
officiating economic botanist. Received April 19, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr.
Shrivastava.
"I am sending seeds of the following two varieties, which are cultivated generally
around Nagpur; both are generally grown during the rainy season."

49903. " Telia Guar Phali." 49904. "DeshiGuar Phali."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49900. • ,

49905 to 49910.

From Peking, Chihli, China. Presented by N. H. Cowdry, Peking Union Jiledical
College. Received April 21, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Cowdry.

49905. Clematis sp. Ranunculacese. Clematis.
"Seed of an upright species."

49906. DiosPYROS lotus L. Diospyracese.
"Fruits which are very commonly sold in Peking."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44688.

20 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED*

49905 to 49910— Continued.

48907. Iris dichotoma Pall. Iridacese. Iris.

"Seed of a handsome solitary plant, flowering in August."

49908. Iris sp. Iridacese. * Iris.
"Seed of a beautiful early spring flower."

49909. ScABiosA sp. Dipsacacete.

"Admiral Wo. Seeds given to me by a Chinese friend, who says the flowers
are large and blue. Growing only in one locality."

49910. ZiziPHUS JUJUBA Mill. Rhamnacese. Jujube.
{Z. saliva Gaertn.)

"Fruits of the Chinese date. A very common tree in gardens."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44687.

49911 to 49921.

From Techow, Shantung, China. Seeds presented by Miss Alice Reed through
Prof. Henry Conrad, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. Received April 21,
1920. Quoted notes by Miss Reed.

49911. Allium cepa L. Liliacese. Onion.
" Ts'ung onions. Plant in earl,y summer or at any time."

49912. Apiuirf GRAVEOLENS L. Apiacese. Celery.
' ' Chinese celery. Plant in spring. ' '

49913. Beta vulgaris L. Chenopodiacese. Beet.
"Ken tang ts'ai. Plant in spring."

49914 and 44916. Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicacese. Pai ts'ai.

49914. " Ta pai ts'ai. Mammoth cabbage. Plant in summer; matures
in late autumn for winter use. "

49915. "Pai te'ai. Spring cabbage. Plant in spring."

49916. Daucus carota L. Apiaceoe. Carrot.
" Hung do Pei. Plant in early summer."

49917. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabacese. Mung bean.

"Small green bean."

49918 to 49920. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabaceae. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim.)

49918. "Black bean." 49920. "Large green bean."

49919. "Yellow bean."

49921. Spinacia oleracea L. Chenopodiaceae. Spinach.
"Po ts'ai."

4992? to 49954.

From Kew, England. Seeds presented by Sir David Prain, director. Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received April 24, 1920.

49922. Anemone sylvestris L. Ranunculacetc.

A European plant commonly called snowdrop anemone because of the droop-
ing habit of the flowers before fully expanding, giving it a certain resemblance to
the snowdrop {Galanthus nivalis). The white flowers, 1^ inches in diameter, are
borne on long peduncles which arise singly from an involucre of leaves. These
leaves are ternate or (juinate with deeply toothed leaflets and are hairy on the
undersurface. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 65, p. 73.)

^ April i to may 31, 1920. 21

49922 to 49954— Continued.

49923. Anemone vitifolia Buch.-IIam. Rammculaceap.

An ornamental plant, !§ to 3 feet high, with white flowers. Common in
Nepal.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47693.

49924. Berberis angulosa Wall. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A decidiions shriili from India. 4 feet or more hit^h, with dark flossy tjreeu

leaves, orange-yellow flowers, two-thirds of an inch across, and scarlet fruits.

49925. Berberis beaniana C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A shrub Avith vigorous shoots, yellow spines, small yellow flowers, and purple

plum-shaped fruits. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. ,3,
p. 4-^9.)

49926. Berberis concinna Hook. f. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A low bush of compact habit with lustrous green leaves white beneath, deep-
yellow flowers, and red berries. Native to the Sikkim Himalayas.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40145.

49927. Berberis dubia C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A Chinese shrub ^^^th ovate loaves paler beneath and with flowers in short

racemes. (Adapted from Bulhtin de VHerhier Boissicr, second sirics, rol. 5,
p. 663.)

49928. Berberis lycium Royle. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A Himalayan plant that yields the Indian "rasout," an extract from the root

used to allay inflammation of the eyes; also employed by the natives in the
treatment of fcA'ers of all kinds. The beautiful purple fruit is covered with a
delicate bloom, is edible, and is di'ied and exported. (Adapted from Curtis' s
Botanical Magazine, pi. 7075.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30769.

49929. Berberis aggregata prattii C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A western Chinese shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, with yellow flowers in narrow

panicles and ovoid salmon-red fruits.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44527.

49930. Berberis soulieana C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A plant with very firm leaves having rather spreading spinose teeth and

distinctly glaucous globose fruits. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsoni-
anae, vol. 3, p. 437.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40682.

49931. Berberis thibetica C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A red-fruited bush, IJ to 2 meters high, found in thickets at an altitude of

3,200 to 3,400 meters in western Szechwan.

49932. Berberis umbellata Wall. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
An erect straggling Himalayan shrub, 8 to 10 feet high, with oblong berries.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33023.

49933. Berberis hookeri Lem. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
{B. wallichiana Hook., not DC.)

A yellow-flowered shrub, native to forests at altitudes of 8,000 to 10,000 feet
in the temperate portions of the Himalayas. It has evergreen lanceolate leavea
and blackish purple, shining berries. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British
India, vol. 1, p. 110.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44381.

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49922 to 49954 — Continued.

49934. Clematis aethusifolia Turcz. Ranunculaceae.

A free-growing deciduous climber from China, -5 to 6 feet high, M-ith densely-
tangled slender stems and finely divided foliage. The attractive pale-yellow
blossoms are produced profusel3\

49935. Clematis fargesii Franch. Ranunculaceae.

A 20-foot climber with white flowers which are 2 inches across in 3-flowered
long-stalked axillary cymes.

49936. Clematis fusca Turcz. Eanunculacese.

A semiherbaceous climber from northeastem Asia, with woolly reddish brown,
pitcher-shaped flowers. The seed vessels are covered with yellow-brown silky
hairs.

49937. Clematis rehderiaxa Craib. Eanunculaceae.

A Chinese woody climber with pinnate chartaceous leaves which are pale
beneath and compact axillary panicles of flowers. The sepals are 1.7 centi-
meters long, reflexed at the tip, pilose on the outer surface, smooth on the
inner. (Adapted from Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, 1914, p.
150.)

49938. Clematis veitchiana Craib. Ranunculaceae.

A Chinese woody climber with bipinnate chartaceous leaves and long lax
axillary inflorescences of gracefully drooping flowers with ciliated sepals.
(Adapted from Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, 1914, p. 151.)

49939. Deutzia coRYiiBOSA R. Br. Hydrangeaceae.

This pretty species has a special value by reason of its late, continuous flow-
ering, being at its best in July and August, when the bush is covered with the
corj^mbose clusters of pure-white flowers not far removed in form or purity of
color from those of Bouvardia jasminoides. (Adapted from Gardening Illus-
trated, vol. 39, p. 501.)

49940. Deutzia longifolia Franch. Hydrangeaceae.

A deciduous shrub, 4 to 6 feet high, one of the handsomest garden plants of
the genus. The young shoots are covered with a pale scurf and the leaves
are whitish below. The rosy flowers, about an inch across, are borne in rounded
cymose clusters 2 to 3 inches across. (Adapted from Gardeners^ Chronicle,
third series, vol. 51, p. 409.)

For pre\'ious intioduction, see S. P. I. No. 42691.

49941. Deutzia longifolia veitchii (Veitch) Rehder. Hydrangeaceae.

This \igorous plant from Yunnan, China, has large, brilliantly colored,
deep rose-lilac flowers, disposed in numerous little clusters the entire length
of the branches.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42691.

49942. Deutzia mollis Duthie. HydrangeaceaB.

A very distinct and beautiful species from central China. The white or
pink-tinged flowers are in flat corymbose panicles. (Adapted from Gardeners'

Chronicle, third series, vol. 40, p. 23S.)

49943. Deutzia sieboldiana Maxim. Hydrangeaceae.

The lowest growing of all the Deutzias, of a very compact habit. It has
small white flower panicles which are not very conspicuous; but it is a very
graceful shrub. (Adapted fi-om Gardening Illustrated, vol. 39, p. 335.)

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 23

49922 to 49954r— Continued.

49944. Deutzia vilmorinae Lemoine and Bois. Hydrangeacese.

A plant of v-igorous growth with pure-white flowers, suggestive of some of
the smaller growing kinds of Philadelphus, a resemblance which is increased
by the lateness of its flowering period. It is a native of China. M. Lemoine,
of Nancy, has raised hybrids between this species and different forms of Deutzia
a-enata or D. scabra, which flower at about the same time and thus usually
escape injury from Lite spring frosts which often damage the flowers of the
earlier kinds. As the parents of these are among the most desirable of our
early-flowering shmbs and valuable from the fact that many spring-flowering
subjects are over before their blossoms develop, these newer hybrids should
prove good acquisitions. (Adapted from Gardening Illustrated, vol. 39, p. 362.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 35184.

49945. DiERviLLA SESsiLiFOLiA Buckl. Caprifoliaceas.

A beautiful free-flowering North American plant with light pea-green leaves
8 inches long and 3 to 4 inches broad and pretty sweet-scented light-yellow
flowers. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol. 42, p. 427.)

49946. Deutzia wilsoni Duthie. Hydrangeacese.

A very handsome Chinese shrub with reddish brown bark, soon peeling,
and scabrous oblanceolate leaves 3 to 4^ inches long. The white flowers,
nearly 1 inch across, are in open corymbs; the petal margins are wavy and
hooded. (Adapted from Curtis' s Boto.nical Magazine, pi. S0S3.)

49947. Lonicera alpigena L. Caprifoliaceae. Honeysuckle.
A central European deciduous shrub, 4 to 8 feet high, with paired red-tinged

yellow flowers on long stalks and red cherrylike fruits.

49948. Philadelphus acuminatus Lange. Hydrangeaceae.

A Chinese shrub 10 feet high, with hard-tipped serrate leaves and very
fragrant white flowers.

49949. Philadelphus lewisii Pursh. Hydrangeacese.

One of the most floriferous of all the taller species, with graceful pendulous
branches. The white flowers are more than an inch across. Native to western
North America.

49950. Philadelphus pekinensis Rupr. Hydrangeacese.

A free-flowering Chinese shrub with slightly fragrant yellomsh flowers about
1 inch across, produced in racemes of five to nine.

49951. Rosa glutinosa Sibth. and Smith. Eosaceae. Rose.
A dwarf sweetbrier, ranging from Italy eastward to Persia, -with short com-
pact branches and white flowers tinged with pink. The small globose fruits
are bright red. (Adapted from Willmott, The Genus Rosa, pi. 150.)

49952. Rosa mollis J. E. Smith. Rosacese. Rose
A compact rose, often not more than 3 feet high, with short erect stems and

broadly oval leaflets clothed with soft-gray pubescence on both surfaces. The
flowera are usually pink, occasionally white, and the early ripening red pulpy
fruits with erect persistent sepals are often pendulous and very ornamental.
(Adapted from Willmott, The Genus Rosa, pi. 138.)

49953. Rosa serafinii Viv. Rosacese. Rose.
A. dwarf, densely branching leafy bush with dark-green leaves and solitary

bright rose-colored flowers. The pea-shaped fruits are red changing to black.
Native to Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and the Apuan and Maritime Alps,
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 7761.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32961.

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49922 to 49954 — Continued.

49954. Rosa webbiana Wall. Rosaceae. Rose.
A rose common in the central Himalayas, at altitudes of 6.000 to 13.000

feet. The great beauty of this rose lies in the young shoots which at fii-st are
absolutely blue and covered with large pure- white thorns. It has the smallest
leaves of any cultivated rose. The flowers are pink, moderately large, and the
globose coriaceous fruit is nodding. (Adapted from Wdlmott, The Genus
Rosa, pi. 76.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40191.

49955 to 49976.

From Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received April 5, 1920. Quoted
notes by Doctor Shantz.

49955. Adenanthera pavonina L. Mimosaceae. Coral-bean tree.
"(No. 384. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 29, 1919.) A legu-
minous tree with bright-red beans, used as^ street tree in Elizabeth\ille."

For preNdous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42355.

49956. Albizzia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Mimosaceae. Lebbeck tree.

"(No. 379. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 28, 1919.) An
attractive tree for ornamental purposes or as a street tree."

For pre\iou8 introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42309.

49957. Asparagus sp. Convallariaceee.

"(No. 374. Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia. November 17, 1919.) A
large spiny t5T)e."

49958. Berlinia sp. Csesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 375. Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia. November 17, 1919.)
Seeds of a leguminous tree."

49959. BiDEXs pilosa L. Asteracese.

"(No. 378. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 28, 1919.) A very
common plant in this part of the Kongo; it makes a splendid forage plant, but
has weedy tendencies. [It is the same as No. 188, S. P. I. No. 49292.] "

49960. Brachystegia sp. Csesalpiniace*.

"(No. 377. Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia. November 17, 1919.) A
leyiiminous tree."

49961. Cassia didymobotrya Fres. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 380. Elizabeth\-ille, Belgian Kongo. December 28, 1919.) A
sennaLike ornamental shrub; good for parking."

For pre^dous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43649.

49962. CoFFEA excelsa Cheval. Rubiacese. Coflfee.

"(No. 369. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 27, 1919.) Said to
be a native coffee; obtained from M. De Neuter. Elizabethville."

49963. Coffea laurentii Wildem. Rubiacese. Coffee.

(C. robusta Hort.)

"(No. 368. Elizabeth\dlle, Belgian Kongo. December 27, 1919.) One of
the best t>T)es for the Kongo; said to be a native coffee. Secured fromM. De
Neuter at Elizabethville."

For pre\dous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 323-59.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 25

49955 to 49976— Continued.

49964. CoMBRETUM sp. Combretacese.

"(No. 382a. Elizabethville, Belgian Kon^o. December 29, 1919.) One of
the prominent trees of this section; often large."

49965. CvPHOMANDRA BETACEA (Cav.) Sendt. Solanacese. Tree-tomato.

"(No. 382. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 29, 1919.) This
plant does well here in cultivation and produces quantities of egg-shaped
fruits. It gi'ows rapidly and lives about four years."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44913.

49966. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Poaceae. Ragi millet.
"(No. 359. Sakania, Belgian Kongo. December 17, 1919.) Said to be

especially prized for making Kafir beer; grown only by the natives."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40295.
49967 and 49968. Holcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorghum.

{Sorghum vulgar e Pers.)

49967. "(No. 358 Sakania, Belgian Kongo. December 17, 1919.)
The type grown by nati\es of this section. I have seen fields broadcast,
but as a rule it is grown in hills like corn."

49968. "(No. 365a. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 27,
1919.) A white kafir grown by the natives and one of the chief food
staples. The seed looks quite uniform and much like our white-hulled
kafir. Grown at Munama Experiment Station."

49969 and 49970. Oryza sativa L. Poaceae. Rice.

49969. "(No. 366. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 27,
1919.) A late variety growii without irrigation by the natives at Stanley-
ville, known to the natives as linyeH. The grain breaks up easier and
it is three weeks later than No. 367 [S. P. I. No. 49970]. Obtained from
M. De Neuter, Chef du Service de I'Agriculture, Elizabethville."

49970. "(No. 367. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 27, 1919.)
An early rice known as mutselu by the natives who grew it at Stanley-
ville. It is gro^vn with rain only or as dry-land rice; no irrigation.
It is three or four weeks earlier than No. 366 [S. P. I. No. 49969]. Ob-
tained from M. De Neuter, Elizabethville."

49971. Plectroxia sp. Rubiaceae.

"(No. 385. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 29, 1919. Herb.
No. 500.) A low shrubby plant with white or greenish flowers and black
berries."

49972. SoLANUM sp. Solanaceae.

"(No. 371. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 27, 1919.) A deco-
rative Solanum, with deep-lavender flowers 1^ inches wide and deep-orange
fruits 1^ inches in diameter."

49973. Tristachya biseriata Stapf. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 381. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 29, 1919. Herb.

No. 502. ) One of the taller, coarser grasses. It has three awns like an Aristida,
but two of these are very small. All grasses of this section grow on a continuous
grass fioor under the tall spreading forest trees. They should be tried in the
Southern States. Drought obtains here from July to November, inclusive, with
rain the rest of the year. "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23923.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49955 to 49976 — Continued.

49974. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Com.
"(No. 357. Sakania, Belgian Kongo. December 17. 1919.) The com

grown by the natives of this section: said to be small and early. It is planted
mostly in small elevated beds about the native villages. Meal from this com
constitutes the chief food of the natives. This is a cool part of the Kongo, and
the com is probably an earKer t%'pe than will be found farther down. "

49975. (Undetermined.)

"(Xo. 376. Victoria Falls, Southern Rhodesia. November 17, 1919.)
Seeds of a medium-sized forest tree from the open forests of Zambesi region."'

19976. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 383. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. December 29. 1919.) A tree
which bears a large quantitj' of small, orange fruits with tough rinds and large
pulp-covered seeds. The fruit is said to be eaten by the natives, but it does
not taste very good and there is veiy little edible material on each friiit. "

49977 to 50054.

From Belgian Kongo. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April G. 1920.
Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

49977. Abelmoschus esculextus (L.) Moench. Malvaceje. Okra.

(Hibiscus esculentus L.)
"TNo. 439. Bukama. January 16. 1920.^ A tall okra plant with unusually
short fruits which are used extensively. It is but rarely seen here and differs
only slightly from the plant in our own gardens. "

49978 and 49979. Annona mueicata L. Annonacese. Soursop.

49978. "(No. 511. Kindu. January 27, 1920.) An introduced fruit,
6 inches long, with white flesh of very good flavor. "

For pre^■ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47874.

49979. "(No. 527. Kongolo. February 1, 1920.) A large and unusually
good soursop. It is grown both here and at Kindu. "

49980. Annona reticulata L. Annonacese. Custard-apple.

"CNo. 528. Kongolo. February 2, 1920.) A veri" good custard -apple; quite
abundant here and said to produce fruit in three years from seed. "

For pre\ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45955.

49981. Arachis htpogaea L. Fabaceae. Peanut.

"(No. 467. MoATimba. Januan,-20, 1920.) A variety of peanut grown by the
natives; an important food crop. '

49982. Asparagus sp. Convallariaceae. Asparagus.

"(No. 402. Kalule Sud. January.' 8, 1920."! An upright, rather spiny
asparagus; a bush and not a Adne. Valuable as an ornamental. "

49983. BoTHRiocLiNE sp. Asteracese.

"(No. 401. Kalule Sud. Januarj' 8, 1920. Herb. No. 546.) A rather
large-flowered plant which resembles Vemonia. "

49984. Brachiaria brizantha (Hochst.) Stapf. Poacese. Grass.
(Panicum hrizanthum Hochst.)

"(No. 404. Kalule Sud. January/ 8. 1920. Herb. No. 535.) A tall hairy
leaved Chaetochloalike grass forming large clumps, with a luxuriant growth. '
For pre\-iou8 introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43240.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 27

49977 to 50054— Continued.

49985. Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Swartz. Csesalpiniaceae.

"Seeds of this shrub or small tree were found with corn from Xionga, col-
lected January 18, 1920. The plant is a leguminous ornamental widely dis-
tributed throughout the Tropics and has large open clusters of flowers whose
petals are scarlet edged with gold."

499S6. Cajan indicum Spreng. Fabacese. Pigeon -pea.

"(No. 531. Kongolo. Februarj^ 2, 1920.) A tall woody legume called a
bean by the whites and said to be very good while still green. "

49987. Canavali ensiforme (L.) DC. Fabaceae. Jack bean.

"(No. 521. Kindu. January 28, 1920.) A large white bean grown by the
natives and used in soups. "

49988. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacese. Red. pepper.

"(No. 444. Nionga. January 28, 1920.) A variety of paprika with very
narrow leaves and spreading habit; it is grown by the natives. "
4S989. Cassia alata L. Caesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 526. Kongolo. February 1, 1920. Herb. No. 633.) A Cassia which
forms an attractive shrub. "

49990. Cassia occidentalis L. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 449. Kadia. January 18, 1920. Herb. No. 593.) A yellow-flowered
legume abundant on moist soil. It may be a good green manure for southern
wet lands. A native told me the leaves were used as greens. "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42830.

49991. Cassia sp. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 400. Elizabeth\-ille. January 6, 1920.) A small bush used as an
ornamental at Elizabethville."

49992. Chaetochloa sp. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 440. Kebelwe. January 17, 1920. Herb. No. 588.) A tall grass
from moist soil near the river, where it grows up singly, not forming clumps. "'

49993. Cleome sp. Capparidacese.

"(No. 474. Ankoro. January 21, 1920.) An attractive ornamental with
pink flowers."

49994. Combretum sp. Combretacese.

"(No. 514. Kindu. January 28, 1920. Herb. No. 630.) A shrub or \ane
with yellow flowers and the leaves of the flowering branches bright red."

49995. Cracca sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 464. Kabwe. January 19, 1920. Herb. No. 598.) Seeds of a large
velvet bean."

49996. Cracca sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 469. Kayombe. January 20, 1920. Herb. No. 601.) Seeds of a
pink legume; may be valuable as forage or for green manure."

49997. Cucurbita pepo L. Cucurbitaceae. • Pumpkin.
"(No. 455. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) Seeds of a pumpkin grown by the

natives."

49998. Dracaena sp. Liliacese.

"(No. 510. Kindu. January 27, 1920.) An attractive plant somewhat like
Pandanus but with equally arranged leaves and red palmlike fruits. ' '

28 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

49977 to 50054— Continued.

49999. EcHiNOCHLOA PYRAMiDALis (Lam.) Hitchc. and Chase. Poacese.
(Panicum pyramidalis Lam.) Grass.

"(No. 473. Kapako. near Ankoro. January 21, 1920. Herb. No. 594.)
A tall grass common along the river."

50000. Elaeis GUiNEENSis Jacq. Phoenicacese. Oil palm.
""(No. 442. Nionga. January 18, 1920.) The most important palm of the

Kongo. The pulp is eaten raw or roasted ; also the oil is extracted from the pulp
and from the kernel. It is abundant along the Lualaba south as far as the
vicinity of Bukama. It is planted everywhere by the natives, and the tree
always belongs to the man who planted it or to his descendants. It forms a
fringe along the banks of the Lualalia. At Kindu and Kongolo there are trees,
but it seems far less important here than farther south.''
For pre\dous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48010.

50001. Eleusine coracana (L). Gaertn. Poaceae. Ragi millet.
"(No. 446. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) Called 'millet'; a short, low-growing

plant known in Luban as lukn. It is the most important seed for the manu-
facture of beer: also used as a food."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46295.
* 50002. Eriosema sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 466. Moyumba. January 20. 1920. Herb. No. 599.) A leguminous
shrub abundant on the river lands."
60003. Ethulia conyzoides L. Asteracese.

'•(No. 450. Kadia. January 18, 1920. Herb. No. 592.) A lavender-
flowered composite; this may be valuable as an ornamental."

50004. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"(No. 529. Kongolo. February 2, 1920.) A cotton with a very long pod,

secured from the Catholic Mission."

50005. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"(No. 535. Kongolo. February 3, 1920. Herb. No. 643.) Seeds of a

black-seeded, long-podded native cotton, probably the same as No. 533 [S. P. I.
No. 50006]. The plants were growing wild around Kongolo and are believed
by the whites to be native cotton. This particular one has fairly good lint."

50006. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"(No. 533. Kongolo. February 2, 1920.) Cotton picked up at a trader's

store: apparently secured from the natives."

50007. Hibiscus sp. Malvaceae.

"(No. 452. Kadia. January 18, 1920. Herb. No. 591.) An ornamental
plant about 4 feet high, with lemon-yellow flowers marked with rich purple."
50008 and 50009. HoLCUS sorghum verticilliflorus (Steud.) Hitchc.

Poaceae. Tabucki grass.

. 60008. "(No. 441. Nionga, west of Lake Kisali. .Tanuarj- 17, 1920.
Herb. No. 589.) Mixed seeds from plants growing near the village; abun-
dant along the Lualaba River."

50009. "(No. 454. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) "

50010 and 50011. HoLCUS sorghum effusus (Hack.) Hitchc. Poaceae.

Kamerun grass.

50010. "(No. 460. Mulongo. January 19, 1920. Herb. No. 496.) Seeds
of a tall plant on the uplands."

50011. "(No. 461. Januar\' 19, 1920.) Similar to No. 460 (S. P. I. No.

50010]."

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 29

49977 to 50054— Continued.

50012 to 50014. HoLCUS sorghum verticilliflorus (Steud.) Ilitchc. Poace«.

Tabucki grass.

50012. '-(No. 483. Malele. January 23, 1920. Herb. No. (JlO.) Seeds of
a plant growing at the side of the track."

50013. "(No. 506. Kindu. January 27, 1920. Herb. No. G23.) Seedsfrom
a plant on low land."

50014. "(No. 507. Kindu. January 27, 1920.) Seeds from a plant on the
uplands." ' **

50015. HoLcus SORGHUM L. Poacese. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

"(No. 516. Kindu. January 28, 1920.) Seeds of a grass very abundant here
but never used by the natives. "

50016. HoLcus SORGHUM VERTICILLIFLORUS (Steud.) Hitchc. Poacese.

Tabucki grass.

"(No. 524. Kongola. January 31, 1920.) Seeds."

50017 to 50019. HoLcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

50017. "(No. 387. Elizabethville . January 5, 1920.) Wliite kafir."

50018. "(No. 445. Kadia. January 18, 1920.)" Red kafir, known in the
Luban language as muki; important for food."

50019. "(No. 530. Kongolc February 2, 1920.) A white kafir grown
east and south of here; called mutama by the natives."

50020. Inula sp. Asteraceae.

. "(No. 404. Kalule Sud. January 8, 1920.) An ornamental composite."

50021. Jatropha curcas L. Euphorbiaceae.

"(No. 459. Kulu. January 19, 1920.) A hedge plant with cottonlike leaves
and upright habit. The fruits are yellow-green and three-fourths of an inch
in diameter. The seed yields an oil."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47916.

50022. KiGELiAsp. Bignoniacese.

"(No. 539. Kongolo. February 3, 1920.) The large sausage tree; abun-
dant from the Zambezi to Kongolo."

50023. LuFPA cylindrica (L.) Roem. Cucurbitaceae .
(L. aegyptiaca Mill.)

"(No. 538. Kongolo. February 3, 1920. Herb. No. 642.) A variety of
Luffa which grows wild here; not eaten by the natives."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40533.

50024. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Solanaceee. Tomato.
' ' (No . 463 . Kabwe . January 19, 1920 .) A small red tomato planted every-
where by the natives."

50025. MELOTHRiAsp. Cucurbitacese.

"(No. 409. Kalule Sud. January 19, 1920.) A'small cucurbit with pointed ,
very pretty fruits; said to be eaten by the natives. The plant is a low climber
or prostrate."

50026. MELOTHRiAsp. Cucurbitacese .

"(No. 457. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) A small red fruit, one-fourth of an
inch in diameter; ornamental."
2211—23 3

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

49977 to 50054— Continued.

50027. Physalis peruviana L. Solanacese. Poha.
•'(Xo. 410. Kalule Sud. January 19, 1920.) The ("ape gooseberry, which

grows along the track."

For previous introduction, a3e S. P. I- No. 46681.

50028. PROTKAsp. Proteaceae.

"(No. 406. Kalule Sul. January 8, 1920. Herb. ^No. 545.) A red shrub
about a foot high."

50029. RiciN'ODEXDROX RAUTANEXii Schiuz. Euphorbiaccse. Manketti tree.
"(No. 534. Kongolo. February 3, 1920. Herb. No. 417.) A timber and

nut tree."

For an illustration of the manketti tree, see Plate III .
50030 and 50031. Pacixus commuxis L. Euphorbiacese. Castor-bean.

50030. "(No. 451. Kadia. January 18. 1920.) Castor-oil beans."

50031. "(No. 532. Kongolo. February 2, 1920.)"

60032. Sapixdus sexegalexsis Poir. Sapindaceae. Soapberry.

"(No. 525. Kongolo. January 31, 1920.) Seeds of a tree whose fruits are
used as a substitute for soap."

50033. Sesamum okiextale L. Pedaliacese. Sesame.
"(No. 512. Kindu. January 28, 1920.) Seeds of sesame grown by natives

for its oil."

50034. Sesamum axgolexse Welw. Pedaliaceae. Sesame.

"(No. 475. Below Kambi. January 21, 1920. Herb. No. 600.) Seeds of a
sesame, aliun lant all along the river; this is a wild form with a larger flower
than the cultivated kind."

50035. SoLANUM MELOXGEXA L. Solanaccse. Eganplant.
"(No. 399. Elizabeth ville . January 6, 1920.) A red eggplant, very small

but sold when still green: secure 1 from the native market."

50036. SoLAXUMsp. .Solanacese.

• ' ' (No . 403 . Kalule Sud . January 8, 1920 . Herb . No . 533 .) A small orange-
fruited Solanum with berries half an inch in diameter. The plant is about
3 feet high and makes a fairly good ornamental."

50037. Sporobolus pyramidalis Beauv. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 519. Kindu. .January 28, 1920. Herb. No. 631.) A species of Spo-
robolus grown on poor land."

50038. Tricholaena rosea Neeg. Poacese. Natal grass.

"(No. .536. Kongolo. February 3, 1920.) This seems a taller and much
more branched grass here than farther south."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41921.

Plate IV shows this grass as it grows near Lake Tanganyika.

50039. Trichopteryx diaxdra Schum. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 470. Kayombe. January 20, 1920. Herb. No. 603.) A grass resem-
bling Stipa, about 8 feet high, with a loose head."

50040. Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq, Tiliacese.

"(No. 513. Kindu. January 28, 1920. Herb. No. 629.) A tall woody
plant, 6 to 12 feet high, extensively used for fiber. It is one of the best; the
fiber is very strong and easily obtained."

Inventory 63, Seeds and Planis Imported.

Plate III.

1

The Manketti Tree of the Belgian Kongo. (Ricinodendron rautanenii

SCHINZ; S. P. I. No. 50029.)

The fruits produced by this tree, an ally of the castor-bean, somewhat resemble almonds in
character. They yield over 57 per cent of a rich yellow oil and are much prized as food by the
natives. Unfortunately, they are somewhat difficult to crack because of the hard shell. The
tree is ornamental, and the wood, which is very light, is used in the construction of boxes and
for other purposes where light weight is a prime consideration. In this respect the manketti
may well be compared to the balsa tree of Central America, whose commercial exploitation is
now receiving much attention. (Photographed by Dr. 11. L. Shantz, Victoria Falls, Southern
Rhodesia, November 13, 1919; P36745FS.)

Inventory 63, Seeds and Plants Imported

Plate IV.

Natal Grass as it Grows on the Shores of Lake Tanganyika. Africa.
(Tricholaena rosea Nees; S. p. I. No. 50038.)

Dr. Shantz has brought in several distinct strains of Natal grass, a species which has attracted
much attention for several years Ijecause of its value for hay and as a mulch crop on the sandy
soils of Florida and other Gulf Coast States. Not a weed itself, because it can be killed by a
single plowing, it is found useful in favorable soil to choke out weeds and grasses by its vig-
orous growth; at the same time it yields an average of 2k to 3 tons of excellent hay to the acre.
Double that quantity has been secured under very favorable conditions. (Photographed by
Dr. H. L. Shantz Nyanza, Urundi, February 29, 1920; P3762SFS 1

' APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 31

49977 to 50054 — Continued .

50041 and 50042. Vigna sinensis (Torner) Savi. Fabaceae. Cowpea,

50041. "(No. 462. Mulongo. January 19, 1920.) Kafir beans; grown on
river lands by natives."

50042. "(No. 391. Elizabethville. January 5, 1920.) Beans grown by
the natives around through the villages."

50043. Vigna sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 456. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) Seeds of a small-podded Vigna."
50044 to 50050. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Com,

50044. "(No. 390. Elizabethville. January 5, 1920.) Corn secured fronj
the natives; grown about their villages."

50045. "(No. 443. Uionga. January 18, 1920.) Corn grown by the native*
near the water level on the banks of the Liialaba."

60046. "(No. 447. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) A yellow corn grown on
low land near the river."

50047. "(No. 448. Kadia. January 18, 1920.) A white and purple corii.
This and No. 447 [S. P. I. No. 50046J are the staple crops of the country.
They are planted in November at the beginning of the rainy season and
repeated plantings made up to about January. The ripe corn is soaked,
half pounded in mortars, dried, winnowed (of the pericarp), pounded t/»
a fine meal, and made into a stiff mush. This is the staple food of aH
natives."

50048. "(No. 505. January 26, 1920.) A white flint corn; the type most
commonly grown here; from a rice-corn field."

50049. "(No. 517. Kindu. January 28, 1920.) A white dent corn, not
common here."

50050. "(No. 518. Kindu. January 28, 1920.) A white flint corn, not
common here."

50051. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 509. Kindu. January 27, 1920.) A large forest tree with dry fruit*
a little smaller than an orange."

50052. Pseudarthria hookeri Wight and Arn. Fabaceae.

"(No. 523. Malele to Kindu. January 31, 1920. Herb. No. 632.) A tall
herbaceous leguminous plant which looks like a pink spirea at a distance. li
is abundant in the tree savanna country and may be useful as a green manure
or even as an ornamental."

50053. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 537. Mongolo. February 3, 1920. Herb. No. 644.) A river-bank
tree with oval red fruits about If inches long, with edible nuts."

50054. SoLANUM MELONGENA L. Solauaccae. Eggplani
"(No. 540. Kongolo. February 5, 1920.) A yellow-fruited eggplant, said

to be native; of very good quality."

50055 and 50056.

From Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer
of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 5, 1920. Quoted notes by
Doctor Shantz.

50055. DioscoREA sp. Dioscoreacese. Yam.
"(No. 515. Kindu. January 28, 1920.) Aerial tubers of one of the moat

common vines. It may be valuable as an ornamental, as well as a food plant."

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50055 and 50056 — Continued.

50056. Gladiolus sp. Iridacese. Gladiolus.
"(No. 458. Kulu. January 19, 1920. Herb. No. 595.) Bulbs of a small

white gladiolus with occasionally a touch of pink and two purple blotches
surrounded by yellow on the lower petals. The same form was found at
Kabwe."

50057 and 50058. Pistacia vera L. Anacardiaceae. Pistache.

From Athens, Greece. Cuttings presented by B. Krimpas, director, Royal
Society of Agriculture. Received April 22 and 24, 1920.

A variety bearing unusually large pistache nuts which were included in an exhibit
at the Panama- Pacific International Exposition in 1915.

50057. Cuttings from a pistillate tree.

50058. Cuttings from a staminate tree.

50059 to 50068.

From Elizabeth ville, Belgian Kongo. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agri-
cultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculturo. Received
April 8, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

50059. Datura stramonium L. Solanaceae.

"(No. 394. January 5, 1920.) Seeds of a white-flowered form."

50060. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Poacese. Ragi millet.
"(No. .388. January 5, 1920.) Seeds used chiefly in making native beer."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46295.

50061. MoRAEA sp. Iridacese.

"(No. 398. Januarj' 5, 1920. Herb. No. 522.) Bulbs of a small dark-
purple, almost black gladiolusUke plant."

50062. Impatiens sp. Impatientacese.

"(No. 393. January 5, 1920. Herb. No. 523.) Seeds of an attractive, low,
red-stemmed form found in wet clay soils."

50063. Lactuca sp. Cichoriaceae.

"(No. 392. January 5, 1920.) Seeds of a eichoriaceous plant."

50064. Panicum sp. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 395. January 5, 1920. Herb. No. 496.) Seeds of a loose-panicled
Panicum."

50065. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean.
" (No. 389. January 5, 1920.) Sold to the natives for food."

50068. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 397. January 5, 1920. Herb. No. 520.) Seeds of a spiny-stemmed
tree with small flowers. The wood is useful."

50067. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Com.

"(No. 386. January 5, 1920.) Com secured from Elizabethville; the kind
sold to natives for food."

50068. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 396. January 5, 1920.) Seeds of a low bush bearing small orange-
colored fruits."

APRIL 1 TO JNIAY 31, 1920. 33

50069 to 50091.

From Belgian Kongo. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April 8, 1920.
Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

50069. Annona squamosa L. Annonaceae. Sugar-apple.

"(No. 477. Kongolo. January 22, 1920.) Fruit sweet and of very good
flavor."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47875.

50070. Brachystegia sp. Csesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 504. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) Large beans from a forest tree."

50071. Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Swartz. Caesalpiniaceae.

"(No. 476. Kongolo. January 22, 1920.) A red-flowered shrub, probably
the same as No. 437 [S. P. I. No. 49688], but much better developed. It is a
very attractive ornamental."

For pre\'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 7266.

50072. Canna indica L. Cannacese.

"(No. 480. Malele. January 23, 1920. Herb. No. 609.) A wild canna
with a small red flower; very abundant in this section."

50073. CucuMis MELO L. Cucurbitacese. Muskmelon.

"(No. 499. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) Seeds secured from a native
melon; these seeds are eaten by the natives."
50074 and 50075. Cucurbita pepo L. Cucurbitacese. Squash.

50074. "(No. 465. Kabwe. January 19, 1920.) Looks like a melon; 8
inches long by 4 inches in diameter; green with white stripes."

60075. "(No. 498. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) A light-yellow squash,
used as a table vegetable."

50076. FuNTUMiA ELASTicA (Preuss) Stapf. Apocynacese. Lagos rubber tree.

"(No. 492. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) A plant common on the forest
floor."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42367.

50077. HoLCUs SORGHUM EFFusus (Hack.) Hitchc. Poacese. Kamerun grass.

"(No. 468. Kayombe. January 20, 1920. Herb. No. 602.) Tall, more
slender plants; not eaten by the wild elephants which had eaten adjacent
grasses."

60078. HoLCus sorghum verticilliflorus (Steud.) Hitchc. Poacese.

Tabucki grass,

"(No. 471. Kapako, near Ankoro. January 21, 1920. Herb. No. 606.)
Seeds from several plants."

50079. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum,
"(No. 479. Kasongo. January 23, 1920. Herb. No. 607.) A tall dark form ;

abundant here. Like all the others it is branched at every upper node."

50080. Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorbiaceae. Cassava.
{AT. utilissima Pohl.)

"(No. 490. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) From plants partly wild, at the
edge of the forest; grown everywhere about here."

34 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

50069 to 50091 — Continued.

60081. Panicum maximum Jacq. Poacese. " Grass.

"(No. 472. Kapako. January 21, 1920. Herb. Xo. 605.) A very tall loose-
headed grass."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 47032.
50082. Pentaclethea macrophylla Benth. Mimosaceae.

"(No. 481. Malele. January 23, 1920.) Very large beans purchased from
natives; used as an ornament. Probably from a forest tree."

For pre\dous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34351.
50083 and 50084. Ricixu.s communis L. Euphorbiacese. Castor-bean.

50083. "(No. 491. Kindu. Januar>- 26, 1920.) Castor-beans."

50084. "(No. 503. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) Castor-beans."

50085 and 50086. Sesamum orientale L. Pedaliacese. Sesame.

50085. "fXo. 478. Kongolo to Malele. January 23, 1920.) Grown by
the natives for oil. It has a smaller flower and larger pod than the wild
form sent in under Xo. 475 [S. P. I. Xo. .50034]. Collected at about
kilometer 265."

50086. "(No. 487. Kindu. Januar\- 26, 1920.) Grown by the natives
for oil; used in every xdllage. The stems with the nearly ripe pods
are placed in a basket in- the sun and the seeds allowed to shell out as
the pods dry."

50087. SoLANUM sp. Solanacese.

"(No. 493. Kindu. January 26, 1920.)"

50088. SoLANUM sp. Solanacese.

"(No. 496. Kindu. January 26. 1920.)"

50089. Urena lobata L. Malvaceae.

"(No. 482. Kibombo. January 24, 1920.) A malvaceous fiber plant used
to make a strong burlap or cloth and for other purposes."

50090. Vigna sinensi.s (Tomer) Savi. Fabaceae. Cowpea.
"(No. 500. Kindu. January 26, 1920.) Beans secured from a native; these

differ from most of the kafir beans previously sent in."

50091. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 485. From 60 kilometers south of Kindu. January 24. 1920. Herb
No. 619.) A bush with yellow almondlike fruits; said by the natives to be
useless. ' '

60092 to 50101.

From La Plata. Argentina. Seeds presented by Dr. Carlos Spegazzini. Received
April 23, 1920.

50092. Prosopis alba Griseb. Mimosaceae.

An Argentine tree which yields a gum that is used by the natives of the
interior provinces as a dyeing material, giving a dark-red color resistant to
the action of light and water. (Adapted from Trabajos del Museo de Farma-
cologia de la Facultad de Ciencias Medicos. Buenos Aires No. 2S, p. 1.)

50093. Prosopis campestris Griseb. Mimosaceae.

An Argentine shrub with tangled intertwined branches, strong spiny stipules,
and pale golden yellow flowers. These shrubs form extensive groups on the
plains. (Adapted from Abhandlungen der Koniglichen Gesellschaft der Wis-
senschaften zu Gottingen, vol. 19, p. 132.)

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 35

50092 to 60101— Continued.

50094. Prosopis chilensis (Molina) Stuntz. Mimosacese. Algaroba.
(P. juliflora DC.)

One of the best sources of honey; its seeds are valuable for cattle and poultry.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46973.

50095. Prosopis denudans Benth. Mimosacese.

A low shrub from Patagonia, with short graceful leafy branches and twisted
pods. The pinnate leaves are in fascicles; the inner surfaces of the petals
are woolly. (Adapted from Hooker, Journal of Botany, vol. 4, p. 351.)

50096. Prosopis dulcis DC. Mimosacese.

A thorny tree, 60 feet high, with very deep roots, adapted for live fences.
The hard, strong, durable wood when polished resembles mahogany. The
sweetish pods, rich in protein, grape sugar, starch, pectin, potash, lime, and
phosphoric acid, are used for cattle fodder and even for human food; a spar-
kling drink called aloja is made from the pods. (Adapted from Mueller, Select
Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 421.)

50097. Prosopis flexuosa (Lag.) DC. Mimosacese.

A very smooth tree with short spiny stipules, narrow leaflets, and flowers
in cylindrical spikes. The rounded pods are twisted. Native to Chile. (Adapt-
ed from Lagasca, Genera et Species Plantarum, p. 16.)

50098. Prosopis nigra Hieron. Mimosacese.

A stout, low, bushy plant abundant in Corrientes, Argentina, with strong,
beautiful wood much used in this region for furniture, doors, windows, car-
riages, etc. (Adapted from Lillo, Contribucion al Conocimiento de los Arholes
de la Argentina, p. 53.)

50099. Prosopis panta Hieron. Mimosaceae.

A low, branching, edible-fruited tree which is distinguished from the common
algarobas by its longer and wider fruit. The rosy wood is somewhat hard and
on being cut emits a pleasant melonlike odor; it is used for posts and for fire-
wood. (Adapted from Lillo, Contribucion al Conocimiento de los Arboles de
la Argentina, p. 55.)

50100. Prosopis patagonica Speg. Mimosacese.

A shrub, native to southern Patagonia, 2 to 3 meters high, with spiny
branches. The small green campanulate flowers are in dense cylindrical spikes
from the center of the leaf clusters. (Adapted from Revista de la Facultad de
Agronomia y Veterinaria, Nos. 30 and 31, p. 510.)

50101. Prosopis siliquastrum (Lag.) DC. Mimosacese.

A Chilean tree about 20 to 30 feet high, growing firom Coquimbo to the
Cachapoal River. The pods are much relished by animals. The wood is
violet-brown, very hard, and used by wheelwrights; it gives very good char-
coal. The seed is much appreciated medicinally for cardiac troubles on account
of the tannin it contains. (Adapted from Bulletin de la Societe Nationale
d' Acclimatation de France, vol. 65, p. 112.)

50102 to 50206.

From Burttholm, ^"ereeniging, Transvaal. Seeds presented by J. Burtt Davy.
Received May ^ 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Burtt Davy.
60102. Acacia girafpae Willd. Mimosacese.

"Kameel doom. A valuable timber tree for arid regions in the warm Temper-
ate Zone. The ripe pods are eaten greedily by stock. It thrives in sandy soil,
attains a large size, and the dark reddish brown wood is used by the natives in
making spoons, knife handles, etc."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46805.

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETfiD.

50102 to 60206 — Continued.

50103. Acacia litakunensis Burchell. Mimosacese.

" (No. 228/19.) Waterberg district, Transvaal."

A tree up to 40 feet in height native to the Transvaal, called moshu by the
natives. It has a singularly twisted bivah^e pod (Adapted from Harvey and
Sonder, Flora Capensis, vol. 2, p. ^83.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28662.
50104 and 50105. Acacia glandulifeha Schinz. Mimosaceae.

50104. "(No. 238/19.) Waterberg district, Transvaal." A reddish brown
shrub, up to 5 meters in height, native to southwestern Africa. It has
bipinnate leaves and glanduliferous oblong pods about 35 millimeters
long. (Adapted from Memoires de VHerhier Boissier, 1900, p. 111.)

50105. 'Waterberg district, Transvaal."

50106. Acacia litakunensis Burchell. Mimosaceae.
' ■ ( No. 228/19. ) Waterberg district, Transvaal. ' '

50107. Acacia fallens (Benth.) Rolfe. Mimosacese.

"Seeds of the kopjes doom, one of the most valuable mine-timber trees of
the warmer parts of the bush veldt."

A medium-sized tree. Avith a spiny trunk and branches, compound leaves
8 to 10 centimeters long, and dense flower spikes 4 to 6 centimeters long. It
is considered a valuable timber tree in the Transvaal, where it is native, the
wood being very hard and durable underground. (Adapted from Kew Bulletin
of Miscellaneous Information, 1907, p. 361.)

50108. Acacia robusta Burchell. Mimosacese.

"(No. 229/19.) Mooku (Sesutu). Collected at Potgietersrust, August 29,
1919."

A tree, 15 to 25 feet high, with a much-branched dilated crown and much-
crowded odorous yellow flowers. It is not uncommon in mixed woods in
Angola, where it is native. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of Weluitsch's
African Plants, p. 314-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28550.
50109 and 50110. Acacia scorpioides (L.) W. F. Wight. Mimosaceae.

{A. arabica Willd.) Babul.

"Variety kraussiana. Waterberg district, Transvaal."

The typical form of this species is a pubescent yellow- flowered shrub, which
produces the white transparent gum arabic called "gum thus." The wood is
strong and durable and is used for many purposes. A decoction of the bark is
used for soap, and the pods are used for tanning.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I, No. 48063.

50109. "Waterberg district, Transvaal."

50110. "(No. 235/19.) Waterberg district, Transvaal. Small tree; pods
eaten by stock."

50111. Acacia sp. Mimosaceae. ^
"(No. 231/19.) Potgietersrust, August 29, 1919."

50112. Acacia glandulipera Schinz. Mimosaceae.

"(No. 238/19.) A shrub collected at Potgietersrust, August 29, 1919."

50113. Acacia sp. Mimosaceae.

"(No. 222/19.) Potgietersrust, Waterberg district, Transvaal."

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 37

50102 to 50206 — Continued.

50114. Acacia sp. Mimosacese.

" Moobanga. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo."

50115. AcANTHOSicYOS HORRiDA Welw. CucurMtacese.

"Narra seeds; Protectorate of Southwest Africa. From a very hot, arid
region,"

This plant, which belongs to the gourd family, is found on the dunes on the
coast of the Protectorate of Southwest Africa; it continues to grow with the
height of the dune, sending down roots to a considerable depth. The natives
are very fond of the juicy flesh of the roundish fruit, which is about 9 inches
in diameter. The seeds, which are very nutritious, have been used by Euro-
peans in Cape Town as a substitute for almonds, and the natives are very fond
of them. (Adapted from Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, 1907,
p. 342.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34734.

50116. Agathosma chortophila Eckl. and Zeyh. Rutacese.

An erect, many-stemmed evergreen shrubby plant, a foot or more high,
native to the Cape of Good Hope. The. leaves are erect and oblong-linear, and
the flowers are borne in umbels. (Adapted from Harvey and Sander, Flora
Capensis, vol. 1, p. 435.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47952,

50117. Amygdalus communis L. Amygdalaceae. Almond.

{Prunus amygdalus Stokes.)

"Frost-resisting almond from the high veldt, Transvaal,"

50118. Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae. Cashew.

"Manicaland, Southern Rhodesia. Collected by Maj. R. Gordon on his
1919 trip."

A tree, up to 40 feet in height, with large leaves and close-grained, strong,
and durable wood. The fruit consists of a small nut borne upon a pear-shaped
red or yellow fleshy receptacle 2 to 4 inches long. This receptacle is edible
and quite harmless when ripe, having an agreeable subacid flavor, and is also
very good when cooked. The kidney-shaped nut contains a single large kernel
which is very delicious when cooked, having a nutty flavor; it should not be
eaten unless cooked, however, because of the poisonous juices of the shell,
which must be driven off by heat. (Adapted from Cook and Collins, Economic
Plants of Porto Rico, p. 75.)

For previous introduction, see S. P.. I. No. 45915.

50119. Asparagus sp. Convallariacege.

'•(No. 239/19.) Potgietersrust; August 29, 1919. A climber: stipular spines
very thick, recurved."

60120 and 50121. Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile. Zygophyllaceae.

A tropical African tree, 3 to 5 meters high, with papery woolly leaves and
edible stone fruits 3 centimeters long, rather bitter in flavor. The natives
make an intoxicating liquor from these fruits and also eat them raw. The seeds
yield an oil known as betu, which is used for food, as a liniment, and to some
extent as a medicine. One of the ingredients of the celebrated spikenard
perfume is supposed to have been furnished by this tree. (Adapted from Post,

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORrED.

50102 to 50206 — Continued.

Flora of Syria, p. 199, and from Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information,
Additional Series IX, p. 138.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44563.

50120. "(No. 162/19; Herb. No. 17914.) Mookoonkoole. Kongo trip."

50121. A smaller fruited variety.

50122. Balanites maughamii Sprague. Zygophyllaceae. Mandaro.
" Seeds found along the Zambezi River near Chivamba; the boys say it is a

thorny tree. Collected by M^j. R. Gordon, August 14, 1919. Native name,
mwanjondo. ' '
For pre\'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39196.

50123. Barosma betulina (Bergius) Bartl. and Wendl. Rutacese.

This species is the most valuable species of Barosma from a commercial stand-
point, as it contains the greatest number of oil glands in its small Ught-green
leaves. It is a rather compact evergreen shrub, attaining a height of 3 or 4 feet,
and is found at altitudes of 1,000 to 2,000 feet in South Africa. (Adapted
from The Agricultural Journal of South Africa, vol. 6, p. 83.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47953.

50124. Barosma crenulata (L.) Hook. Rutacese. Buchu.

The large-leaved buchu is often distinguished as the "true buchu." It is
a twiggv' shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, with numerous pale purplish flowers produced
in October and November. As with the preceding species, Barosma betulina,
the oil glands on the leaves >ield a greenish yellow oil. This oil, when exposed
to the cold, deposits a solid Barosma camphor which, when purified, has the
odor of peppermint. This camphor is used in remedies for bladder and kidney
troubles. (Adapted from The Agricultural .Journal, Cape Colony, vol. 6, p. 146.)

For previ.ou8 introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47954.

-50125. Baryxylum apricanum (Sond.) Pierre. Caesalpiniacese.
{Peltophorum, africanum Sond.)

"(No. 224/19.1 M'seschla (Sesutu). Common and characteristic small tree
of Transvaal bush veldt. Wood hard, well colored, and valuable."

A handsome tree, native to Angola, Africa, 20 to 30 feet high, with a habit
like Mimosa. It has bipinnate leaves, attractive saffron-yellow flowers, and
fiat 2-seeded pods. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of Welwitsch's African
Plants, p. 287.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48235.

50126. Bauhixia reticulata DC. Caesalpiniaceae.

"Kifumbe. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo."

A rather small tree, native to southern tropical Africa, with leathery
bilobed leaves and whitish or pinkish flowers. The bark and leaves are crushed
and used as an application for wounds and ulcers; the tree is sometimes culti-
vated in Angola for this purpose. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of WeU
witsch's African Plants, p. 296:)

50127. Bauhinia sp. Caesalpiniacese.

"From Pemba Island, near Zanzibar. A shrub vrith white flowers, resem-
bling the Christmas rose. "

50128. Brachystegia sp. Csesalpiniaceae.

"A tree known as Bangiri, found at Villa Fontes on the Zambezi River.
Rather like a poplar, but with darker leaves. The wood seems rather soft, and

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31. 1020. 39

50102 to 50206— Continued.

the bark scales off like silver paper. The tree grows about 40 or 50 feet tall,
perhaps bigger, and the boys say that the natives use them to make canoes.
Collected by Maj. R. Gordon, August 2. 1919."

50129. Brachystegia sp. Cfesalpiniaceee.

"Moosoombi; a big acacialike tree; good wood; grows in Manicaland, Rho-
desia. Collected by Maj. R. Gordon in October, 1919."

50130. Brachystegia sp. Csesalpiniacese.
"Musamba. Elizabeth ^dlle, Belgian Kongo. ""

50131. Brachystegia sp. Csesalpiniaceee.
"MutawTidu. Elizabeth ville, Belgian Kongo. "

50132. Cailliea nutans (Pers.) Skeels. Mimosacefe.
(Dichrostachys nutans Benth.)

"(No. 221/19.) Potgietersrust, Transvaal. Sikkel-bosch; m'tctempa. A val-
uable hardwood tree of the bush veldt; much sought for fence posts. It is
also ornamental."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43645.

50133. Capriola incompleta (Nees) Skeels. Poacese. Grass.

(Cynodon incompletus Nees.)

"This species spreads by surface runners and does not produce stolons as
dofes Cynodon daciylon. It is difficult to collect seed, as the grass is so closely
grazed by stock of all sorts. ' '

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46567.

50134. Cassia sp. Caesalpiniacese.

" Mupuala. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo."

50135. Acacia sp. Mmosacese.

"(No. 231/19.)"

50136. Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. Bombacaceee. Kapok.
{Eriodendron anfractuosum DC)

^^ Kapok, vegetable silk. "

"The kapok tree, native in the American Tropics, is widely distributed in
the Tropics of both hemispheres. It attains a height of 75 to 100 feet, with
widespreading branches. It begins to bear seed pods when about 5 years old,
and the yield of pods increases with the age of the tree. Well-developed trees
under favorable circumstances yield about 7,000 pounds for pillows, mattresses,
life preservers, etc., and its use is rapidly increasing. " {L. H. Dewey.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46522.

50137. Chenopodium amaranticolor Coste and Reynier. Chenopodiaceae.

" From Algeria. When young this forms an excellent substitute for spinach. "
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30381.
50138 to 50140. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Cucurbitaceae. Watermelon.

50138. ''Golden. Vereeniging, Transvaal. "

50139. "Vereeniging, Transvaal."

50140. "Vereeniging, Transvaal."

50141. CoFFEA excelsa Cheval. Rubiacese. Coflfee.

This species of Coffea is native to central Africa and has been experimented
with in Trinidad, British West Indies. It shows a satisfactory percentage of
caffein and though somewhat bitter, has an excellent flavor. (Adapted from
Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture, Trinidad and Tobago, vol. 17, p. 62).

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60102 to 60206 — Continued.

50142. CoFFEA LAURENTii Wildem. Rubiacese. Coffee.
A white-flowered shrub, native to Belgian Kongo, with dark-green, oval

acuminate leaves up to 30 centimeters in length and shortly elliptic 2-8eeded
fruits. The roundish seeds are 9 to 11 millimeters long. (Adapted from Actes
du Premier Congres de Botanique, 1900, p. 234-)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32359.

50143. Coix LACKYMA-JOBi L. Poaceae. Job's-tears.
"A hardy form grown at an altitude of 4,850 feet. "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48012.

50144. CoMBRETUM sp. Combretacese.

•• (No. .245/19.) From The Matoppos, Matabeleland. "

50145. CoMBRETUM sp. Combretacese. •

"(No. 233/19.) Potgietersrust, Waterberg district, Transvaal."

50146. CoMBRETUM sp. Combr^acea?.

" Seeds of a tree somewhat like an olive in foliage but much larger, being 40
to 50 feet high. It is a larger spreading tree, giving a good shade; apparently
hard wooded. The native name is Cotamo. Collected by Maj. R. Gordon
at Shemba, Zambezi River, Mozambique, August 8, 1919. "

50147. DiPLORHYNCHUS sp. Apocynaceae.

" Manyanyata. A tree near Elizabeth ville. Belgian Kongo. "

50148. DiPLORHYNCHUS sp. Apocynaceae.
" Mwenge."

50149. Elephantorrhiza elephaxtina (Burch.) Skeels. Mimosacese.
(E. burchellii Benth.)

" Root used in tanning and dyeing stuffs a brown color. "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46902.

50150. Eragrostis curvula (Schrad.) Nees. Poacese. Grass.

A very densely tufted South African perennial grass with tender erect stems
1 to 2 feet high and narrow blades sometimes more than a foot in length.
(Adapted from Thistleton-Dyer, Flora Capensis, vol. 7, p. 599.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38767.

60151. Erythrina CAFFRA Thunb. Fabacese.

" Magaliesberg, Transvaal."

A tree, 30 to 60 feet high, with prickly branches, trifoliolate leaves with
broadly ovate leaflets, and scarlet flowers borne in dense, many-flowered
racemes. It is native to South Africa. (Adapted from Harvey atid Sonder,
Flora Capensis, vol. 2, p. 236.)

60152. Gazania sp. Asteracese.

"A yellow Gazania from Mr. Healtie, Addo, Southern Provinces, Nigeria. "
50153 and 50154. Grewia monticola Sond. Tiliaceae.

A much-branched spreading shrub with densely tomentose t\vigs and almost
sessile, unequally sided leaves. The flowers are borne in axillary few-flowered
clusters. The shrub is native to the Transvaal. (Adapted from Harvey and
Bonder, Flora Capensis, vol. l,p. 226.)

50153. "(No. 236/19.) Potgietersrust, Transvaal. Small evergreen tree. "

50164. "(No. 232/19.) Waterberg district, Transvaal. Fruit edible. "

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 41

60102 to 60206— Continued.

50155. GxjizoTiA ABYSsiNicA (L. f .) Cass. Asteracese.
"Bamtil. An African oil seed."

An annual composite, native to tropical Africa, but cultivated in most of
the ProA'inces of India for the sake of the oil-producing seeds. The seed is
sown from June to August and harvested in November and Decem])er; it
prefers light sandy soil. The pale-yellow oil is used for making paints, for
lubrication, and for lighting purposes. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India, rol. 4, p- 186.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44789.

50156. HiBiscrs mutabilis L. Malvaceae.
"Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo."

A tall East Indian shrub with large, broad, cordate leaves and large white
flowers which change to red. It blooms in summer and late autumn and is
considerably planted in the Bermudas in gardens and hedges. (Adapted from
Britton, Flora of Bermuda, p. 238.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47357.

50157. Lagenaria vulgaris Seringe. Cucurbitacese . Gourd.
"Calabash gourd. Belgian Kongo."

50158. Landolphia sp. Apocynacese.

"(No. 146/19.) Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. Yields a rubber."

50159. Leonotis sp. Menthacese.

A mint allied to the molonillo of Porto Rico, a cosmopolitan plant of the
Tropics used for various medicinal purposes.

50160. LiNUM usiTATissiMUM L. Linacese. Flax.
"Sample of linseed from northern Manchuria,"

50161. Lobelia erinus microdon (DC) Sond. Lobeliacese. Lobelia.
"An ornamental annual, entirely different in habit from the ordinary garden

form, being erect instead of diffuse. The fragrant flowers are beautiful shades
of blue and white."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46808.

50162. Melinis minutiflora Beauv. Poacese. Molasses grass.
"Bandeira grass."

A low compact-growing grass, native to central Brazil, where it is called
capim gordura on account ol A slightly glutinous matter which exudes from
the stems. It is very rank and sometimes runs out all other vegetation. Cattle
are very fond of this gi-ass. (Adapted from Journal of the Boyal Horticultural
Society, vol. 3, p. 253.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47162.
50163 to 50165. Mlmusops zeyheri Sond. Saj)otace8e.

A large shrub or small tree, native to the Kalahari region, Transvaal. The
long-stemmed, oblong-lanceolate leaves are 3 to 4 inches in length, and the
edible drupes are about an inch long and sweetish in flavor. (Adapted from
Harvey and Sonder, Flora Capensis, vol. 4, sec. 1, p. 441.)

50163. " Moople."

50164. "Magaliesberg, Transvaal."

50165. "Magali£sberg, Transvaal."

50166. Panicum laevifolium Hack. Poacese. Grass.

Variety pictum.

42 SEEDS A^D PLANTS IMPORTED.

60102 to 60206— Continued.

50167 and 50168. Parinari mobola Oliver. Rosacese.

A ven- handsome tree, 20 to 40 feet high, native to Angola, with dense ever-
green foliage, and ver\- ornamental because of the leaves being deep green above
with snow-white lower surfaces. The wood is used for the manufacture of
furniture and for building, and the elliptic-ovoid fruits, about the size of a
hen's egg, are edible, the pulp resembling a mixture of honey and meal in
flavor and texture. (Adapted from Hieni, Catalogtie of Welmitsch's African
Plants, p. 320.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32395.

50167. " Mupundu. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo."

50168. " Momvula or macacata. A dark-leaved evergreen tree which grows
in Angola and Manicaland, Rhodesia. It bears good edible fruit much
relished by the natives. It also makes a good shade tree. ' '

50169 and 50170. Phaseolus acutifolius latifolius G. F. Freeman..

Fabaceae. Tepary bean.

50169. "Small white haricot beans. Vereeniging, Transvaal. "

50170. "Small white haricot beans grown at Burttholm, Vereeniging,.
Transvaal."

60171. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabaceae- Mung bean.

"Grown successfully at Burttholm, Vereeniging, Transvaal. Seed obtained
at a local agricultural show."
50172 and 50173. Phaseolus vulgarls L. Fabaceae. Common bean.

50172. "Amersfoort Show, March, 1917. Small haricot."

50173. "Small white haricot of the Transvaal."

50174. Phormium tenax Forst. Liliaceae. New Zealand flax.
"From Kenneth Austin. A fiber plant from California, U. S. A."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47572.

50175. Physalis sp. Solanaceae.

"Much used in making jam in the Transvaal. This is not the ordinary
Physalis peruviana, or Cape gooseberry."

60176. Pisuii SATIVUM L. Fabaceae. Garden pea.

"Peas from the Amersfoort Show, March, 1917."

50177. Pseudolachnostylis sp. Euphorbiaceae .
" Mutatye."

50178. Pterocarpus angolensis DC Fabaceae.

"(No. 242/19.) From the Matoppos, Matabeleland. A timber tree valu-
able for furniture."

An unarmed tree, native to the western part of central Africa. It has alter-
nate, unequally pinnate leaves, axillary or terminal racemes of flowers, and
flat one-seeded, almost round pods. The reddish wood is used in dyeing,
and the bark contains a large quantity of tannin. (Adapted from De Lanessan,
Plantes Utiles des Colonies Frangaises, p. 799.)

50179. Pterocarpus sericeus Benth. Fabaceae.

"(No. 246/19.) From the Matoppos, Matabeleland."

An unarmed tree, native to South Africa, with alternate, unequally pinnate
leaves shining silky beneath or on both sides and oVal-roundish pods about IJ
inches long. (Adapted from Harvey and Sander, Flora Capensis, vol. 2, p.
264.)

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 43

50102 to 50203 — Continued.

50180. Pterocarpus sp. Fabaceae.
"Waterberg district, Transvaal."

50181. RHUSsp. Anacardiacese.

"(No. 240/19.) Potgietersrust, Augiist 29, 1919."

50182. Rhus sp. Anacardiaceae.

"(No. 230/19.) Potgietersrust, August 29, 1919."

50183. ScHOTiA TRANSVAALENsis Rolfe. Csesalpiniace* .

"(No. 237/19.) A very ornamental evergreen shade tree, with brilliant
scarlet flowers; from the Waterberg district, Transvaal. Native name, boer-
hoom.''^

50184. SxERcuLiAsp. Sterculiacese.

"Nhengali. A very tall tree ; possil)ly 50 feet of clear trunk before the branches
begin. The trunk is white, and the soft wood makes excellent paper; the
wood is not so soft as that of the baobab tree {Adansonia digilala). Collected
by Maj. R. Gordon, March 8, 1919."

50185. SxRYCHNOssp. Loganiacese.

" (No. 201/19.) Wood halt near Baya, Katanga. "

50186. Tamarindus indica L. Csesalpiniacese . Tamarind.

"A fine shade tree known in Queensland as tamarind; cultivated there but
wild in Mozambique. Native name Malleta. Collected on the Zambezi
River by Maj. R. Gordon, August 6, 1919."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47983.

50187 and 50188. Terminalia sericea Burchell. Combretaceee .

A tree. 2 to 10 meters high, with a 'flat crown, silvery white foliage, and
yellow wood. It is called geelhout by the Boers and mugorro by the Kafirs.
It is distributed from South Africa to Angola. (Adapted from H. Baum,
Kmiene-Sambesi Expedition, p. 321.)

50187. "(No. 223/19.) Potgietersrust. Bosch Vaal-bosch: M' wanunu (Seau-
tu ) . A hard , d urable wood . ' '

50188. "(No. 247/19.) From the Matoppos, Matabeleland."

50189. TouNATEA MADAGASCARiENSis (Desv.) Kuutze. Csesalpiuiacese.
{Swartzia madagascariensis Desv.)

An African tree, 12 to 30 feet in height, with very heavy wood which is deep
red in color. It is said to be excellent for piano manufacture and good for
all high-class furniture work. It is a very durable and valuable timber.
(Adapted from Holland, Useful Plants of Nigeria, vol. 1, p. 248.)

50190. Uapaca sansibarica Pax. Euphorbiacese.

" Mahobohobo, or massangi: both names are correct. A large-leaved ever-
green with wood used for timber and edible fruits. Collected by Maj. R.
Gordon in Manicaland, Rhodesia."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32394.

50191. Uapaca sp. Euphorbiaceae .

" Miisuhu. Elizabeth\dlle, Belgian Kongo."

50192. ViGNA SINENSIS (Tomer) Savi. Fabacese. Cowpea.
"Cowpea grown by natives of Pondoland."

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60102 to 50206 — Continued.

60193. ViTEX REHMANNi Guerke. Verl^enaceae .

"(No. 226/19.) Potgietersrust. Mookwele (Sesutu). Common and charac-
teristic tree up to 20 feet high."

A shrub with opposite 3 or 5 foliolate leaves with elliptic profusely glandular
leaflets, axillary cymes of bell-shaped flowers, and cone-shaped drupes about a
quarter of an inch long. It is native to Natal and the Kalahari region, Trans-
vaal. (Adapted from Thiselton-Dyer, Flora Capensis, vol. 5, sec. 1, p. 214-)
50194 and 50195. Ziziphus mucronata Willd. Rhamnacese.

A much-branched tree, 15 to 20 feet high, found in South Africa and central
Africa. The ovate leaves are up to 2 inches in length, the yellowish flowers
are borne in axillary cymes, and the red drupes are about the size of cherries.
(Adapted from Harvey and Sander, Flora Capensis, vol. 1, p. 475.)

50194. "Valuable wood."

50195. "Good wood for fence posts, hard and durable and drought re-
sistant."

50196. Ziziphus sp. Rhamnaceae.
"Kankole. Elizabeth ville, Belgian Kongo."

50197. Ziziphus sp. Rhamnacese.
"(No. 227/19.) Potgietersrust."

50198. Ziziphus sp. Rhamnacese.

"(No. 243/19.) From the Matoppos, Matabeleland. Much like Ziziphus
mucronata, but the fruits are much larger."

50199. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 142/19.) Mooloo'alwa. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. There are
two trees going under this name; this is the lesser or 'kiloko' sort."

50200. (Undetermined.)

' ' Vereeniging. Transvaal ."

50201. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 234/19.) Potgietersrust. An ornamental shrub ."
60202. (Undetermined.)
"Shrub or small tree."

50203. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 225/19.) Potgietersrust. Moo^-«'m/;w;en (Sesutu). Small evergreen
tree."

50204. (Undetermined.)

" Maviling hombwa. Tree near EUzabeth^ille, Belgian Kongo."

50205. (Undetermined.)

"Collected in Manicaland, Rhodesia, by Maj. R. Gordon."
60206. (Undetermined.)
"Kimpampa. Elizabethville, Belgian Kongo. Ornamental tree."

50207. Brachystegia sp. Csesalpiniaceae.

From Kafue, Northern Rhodesia. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Numbered
June 7, 1920.

"(No. 300 in part. Bolenga Camp on the Kafue River. November 25, 1919.)
Mombo (Chinyanja). A large, spreading, acacialike tree with large pods and large,
flat seeds; it is most useful as well as ornamental. The seed is eaten by the natives

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 45

and by baboons. The bast fiber, formerly used to make cloth, is now used whenever,
fiber is required. The bark when pounded furnished the chief cloth i^sed by the
natives before the introduction of cloth by the whites." (Shantz.)

50208 to 50210.

From Hobart, Tasmania. Seeds presented by L. A. Evans, Acting Director of
Agriculture. Received May 14, 1920.

"Collected on the slopes of Mount Wellington at an altitude of about 3,000 feet."
(Evans.)

50208. Eucalyptus coccifetia Hook.f. Myrtacese.

A fine tree with leaves of two forms — ^in the young tree they are opposite,
sessile, oval, and more or less mucronate; in the adult form they are alternate,
stalked, lanceolate, and hook pointed. The young branches are cylindrical
and very white; the flowers are usually in tufts of seven. (Adapted from
Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol. 3, -p. 798.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 10505.
. 50209. Eucalyptus MUELLERi T. B. Moore. M\TtacefB.

A magnificent tree, 100 to 200 feet high, branchless for half its height, with
light red-colored wood extremely hard and heavy and of a stringy, close-grained
'character. The thick shining leaves are crenulated. The tree is native to
Tasmania at altitudes of 2,000 feet; it grows luxuriantly in unsheltered condi-
tions and in poor soil. (Adapted from Mueller, Proceedings of the Royal Society
of Tasmania, -p. 2 OS.)

For previous introduction, see S. F. I. No. 38730.

50210. Eucalyptus urnigera Hook.f. Myrtacese.

A small tree, 15 to 20 feet high in its native home on the summits of the
Tasmanian Mountains, but occasionally reaching a height of 150 feet in culti-
vation; one of the hardiest of the eucalypts. The leaves of the young tree are
opposite, sessile, orbicular, and green; the. leaves on the adult plant are alter-
nate, stalked, elliptic, and always green, never glaucous. The pale-yellow
flowers are in groups of three, followed by urn-shaped fruits. Baron von
Mueller says of this species: "It is particularly hardy and may become of
sanitary importance to colder countries in malarial regions, the foliage being
much imbued with antiseptic oil." (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third
series, vol. S, pp. 460, 798.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 1679.

50211 to 50217.

From Chama, Coban, Guatemala. Se3ds collected by Harry Johnson. Received
May 3, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

50211. Annona reticulata L. Annonaceae. Custard-apple.
"An upright, open, heavy-bearing tree, 25 feet high, with smooth dark-green

leaves 8 to 10 inches long and 2 inches l)road, with acuminate tip and base.
The fruit, 4 inches in length, is of a very pleasing light-rod color, like the
blush on the nectarine. The skin is thin, not reticulated, but the facets are
slightly visible. The flesh is of the color and texture of a ripe Bartlett pear,
with a flavor similar to that of the cherimoya. The seeds surround a central
core which is compactly inclosed in smooth pulp. There is only one tree that
I know of here at Jocolo."

For previous introrluction, see S. P. I. No. 45955.

2211—23 4

46 SEEDS AND PLAKTS IMPORTED,

60211 to 50217— Continued. '

50212. Begonia convallariodora C DC Begoniaceae.

•'Seeds collected in Chama, from a widely distributed species which I first
saw at Mocca. It grows most profusely along roadsides in the second growth,
scram]:)ling over the shrubs and undergrowth and lianging down from the banks.
The white flowers, sometimes tinged on the outside with red, are produced
freely in large panicles near the ends of the shoots."

50213. Begonia sp. Begoniacese-

■'Collected about 2 miles out from Tactic on the road leading to Tucuru. A
rhizomatous species with large, slightly hairy leaves 10 to 14 inches in diameter
on petioles 18 to 36 inches long. The flower spike is 2 to 3 feet in length; the
pods are strongly winged."

50214. GossYPiuM HiRSUTUM L. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"Seeds of the cotton grown around the Lago Izabal. at Jocolo, said to have

been imported many years ago from the United States."
For previoiis introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41917.

50215. GossYPiUMsp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
''This variety is said to grow into quite a tree. It is common in the region
around Jocolo."

50216. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

"This variety grows into a large shrub or small tree with yellow flowers. It
is the common form at Chama."

50217. Phaseolus lun.\tus L. Fabaceae. Lima bean.
"Seeds of a black butter bean, as it is called here. There are two to four

seeds in a pod, usually three."

50218. Chrysobalanus icaco L. Rosaceae. Icaco.

From Chama. Colian, Guatemala. Seed collected by Harry Johnson, Received
May 22. 1920.

"A fruit similar in appearance to a large ripe olive, but of sweet though rather
insipid flavor. The shrub grows along the lake shore, hanging over the water, and is a
free bearer. ' ' ( Johnson. )

50219 and 50220.

From Kigoraa, Belgian Kongo. Fruits collected by Dr.H.L. Shantz, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
April 12, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

50219. CiTRu.s sp. Rutaceae.

"(No. 617. Kigoma. February 20. 1920.) Fruit of a lime, very abundant
here and r.sed much more than the lemon."

50220. CiTRTS sp. Rutaceae.

"(Xo. 619. Kigoma. February 20. 1920.) A rough lemon grown here."

50221 to 50287.

From lielgian Kongo. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April 12, 1920.
Quoted notes l)y Doctor Shantz.

50221. Amaranthus sp. Amaranthaceae . Amaranth.

"(No. 547. Kongolo. February 6. 1920.) The young plants and leaves are
used as greens."

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 47

50221 to 50287— Continued.

50222. BixA ORELLANA L. lUxareae. Anuatto tree.
•'(No. 610. Ujiji. F('l,niary 17, 1920. Herb. No. 675.) An ornamental

. plant; pigment is rul)l»ol from the seeds an:l used by the natives as coloring
material."

For previous intro luctions. see S. P- I. Xo. 44954.

50223. Capsicum axnuum L. Solanaceae. Red pepper.
"(No. 557. Kongolo. Feljruary 7, 1920.) A large paprika, 2 inches long."
For previous intro luction, see S. P. I. No. 47010.

50224. Ceiba rEXTANnuA (L.^ Gaertn. Bombacacese. Kapok.

[Eriodendron anfructiinsuni DC.)

"(No. 613. Ujiji. February 17. 1920.) Grown as a street tree."
For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 46522.

50225. CiTRULLUS VULGARIS Sclirad . Cucurbitacese. Watermelon.

"(No. 560. Kabalo. February 8, 1920.) A white-fleshe 1 , red-seeded water-
melon with a fairly good flavor."

50226. Crotai.aria striata Schrank. Fabacese.

"(No. 572. Albertville. February 12, 1920. Herb. No. 665.) A tall
leguminous plant, about 4 feet higli ."

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 34670.

50227. Dactyloutenium aegyptium (L.) Richter. Poaceae. Grass.
(Eleusine aegyptiaca Desf.)

"(No. 562. Kabalo. February 8. 1920.) A ruderal."

For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 38017.

50228. Datura metel fastuosa (L.) Safford. Solanacete.

. "(No. 602. Kigoma. February 14. 1920. Herb. No. 669. j"
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47671.

50229. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"(No. 556. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) One capsule with four carpels."

50230. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

"(No. 564. Kabalo. February 9. 1920.) This cotton, collected at Kilui;a,
has a very long pod. and the seeds are closely packed together with no lint
between them as in kidney cotton."

60231. GossYPiUMsp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

"(No. 575. Albertville. February 12, 1920. Herb. No. 663.) A cotton
plant 6 feet high with long pods."

50232. Heteropogon coxtortus (L.) Beauv. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 576. Albertville. February 12, 1920.) A low grass about a foot
high, which grows in dense masses on poor sandy soil. "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 15357.
50233 and 50234. Holcus sorghum verticilliflorus (Steud.) Hitchc.

Poaceae. Tabucki grass.

50233. "(No. 568. Albertville. February 10, 1920.) Darker and more
hairy than the normal plants of this species, 8 feet high. "

50234. " (No. 569. Albertville. February 10, 1920.) Seed collected
from many different plants."

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50221 to 50287 — Continued.

60235 and 50236. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

{Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
50236. "(No. 600. Kigoma. February 14, 1920.) A white kafir called
mtama, from the market."
' 50236. "(No. f)03. Kigoma. February 14, 1920.) A white kafir (mtama)
purchased in the market."

50237. Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) Roth. Convolvulacese.
(1. biloba Forsk.)

' "(No. 565. Albertville. February 9, 1920.^ From the sandy shore of
Lake Tanganyika."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47921.

50238. QuAMocLiT PENNATA (Dosr.) Voigt. Convolvulacese.

"(No. 549. Kongolo. February 6, 1920. Herb. No. 653.) An ornamental
vine."

50239. Jatropha curcas L. Euphorbiacese.

"(No. 611. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) A crotonlike oil plant, the same as
No. 459 [S. P. I. No. 50021J. The Belgians are trying to extract the oil here in
the Ujiji soap factory."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Nd? 47916.

50240. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Solanaceae. Tomato.

"(No. 548. Kongolo. February 6, 1920.) A small red tomato abundant
here; the only tomato in the market."

50241. Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg. Euphorbiaceae. Ceara rubber.

"(No. 612. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) The rubber tree, also grown as an
ornamental or street tree."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46809.

50242. Nicotiana tabacum L. Solanacese. Tobacco.

"(No. 558. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) Native tobacco; very strong but
of good aroma. ' '

50243. Pachylobus sp. Balsameacese.

"(No. 550. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) A large forest tree with nuta
edible when boiled; the nuts also yield an oil."

50244. Panicum maximum Jacq. Poacea9. Grass.

"(No. 544. Kongolo. February 5, 1920. Herb. No. 651.) A large Pani-
cum."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47032.

50245. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. . Poacese. Pearl millet.

(P. typhoideum Pers.)

"(No. 599. Kigoma. February 14, 1920.) From the market."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48095.
60246 and 50247. Pennisetum setosum (Swartz) L. Rich. Poaceae. Grass.

50246. "(No. 542. Kongolo. February 6, 1920. Herb. No. 648.) A
large Setarialike grass, prominent in this region."

50247. "(No. 543. Kongolo. February 6, 1920.) A large grass similar
to the previous number [S. P. I. No. 50246], but with larger heads."

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920.

49

50251.
50252.
50253.
50254.
50255.
50256.

50221 to 50287— Continued.

50248 and 50249. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabaceae. Mung bean.

50248. "(No. 597. Kigoma. February 14, 1920.) A small green bean
used by the Arabs."

50249. "(No. 601. Kigoma. February 14, 1920. Herb. No. fiG8.) A
low bush form grown by the natives; seeds and pods very small. "

50250 to 50267. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabaceoe. Common bean.

"(Kigoma. February 14, 1920.) Beans from the region of Ueumbura,
shipped through Kigoma and sold in the market in Albertville. They consti-
tute one of the staples here."

50250. "(No. 577.) A large white bean."
Similar to the navy bean."
A greenish yellow bean."
A brown bean."
A black bean."

A brownish yellow bean; striped."
Light yellow with dark stripes."
Reddish bean with dark stripes."
Reddish brown bean."
Purple-mottled bean."
Purple, red-mottled bean."
Deep-red bean, not mottled."
Deep-purple bean."
Gray bean."

Reddish bean with purple stripes."
Red bean with white mottling. ' '
Reddish tan bean."
Unassorted remainder."

50268. Physalis angulata L. Solanaceoe.

"(No. 546. Kongolo. February 6, 1920.) The plants are more glaucous
and smaller than those of Physalis edulis, and the berries are sweeter. ' '

50269. PisuM SATIVUM L. Fabacese. Garden pea.

"(No. 596. Kigoma. February 14, 1920.) Sold here in the market; also
from the Urumbura region. "

50270. RiciNODEXDRON sp. Euphorbiacese.
"(No. 559. Kabalo. February 8, 1920.) The ripe fruit is greenish with a

pulp about one-fourth of an inch deep and quite sweet. The pulp is used, but
the nut is of the most value, both as food and for oil."

60271 to 50277. RiciNus communis L. Euphorbiaceae. Castor-bean.

50271. "(No. 566. Kabalo to Albertville. February 10, 1920.) Castor-
bean."

50272. "(No. 604. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) Small-seeded castor-oil
plant; the best oil variety grown here. There is a plant in Ujiji for
extracting the oil and plantations tor growing the raw material. "

50273. "(No. 605. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) A large-seeded variety
similar to No. 609 [S. P. I. No. 50277]. "

"(No. 578.)
"(No. 579.)
"(No. 580.)
"(No. 581.)
"(No. 582.)
"(No. 583.)

50257. "(No. 584.)

50258. "(No. 585.)
"(No. 586.)
"(No. 587.)
"(No. 589.)
"(No. 590.)
"(No. 591.)

60264. "(No. 592.)

50265. "(No. 593.)

50266. "(No. 594.)
60267. "(No. 595.)

50259.
50260.
60261.
60262.
60263.

50 SEEDS AISTD PLANTS IMPORTKn.

60221 to 50287 — Continued.

50274. "(No. 606. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) 'A bean intermediate in
size between Nos. 605 and 604. '

50275. "(No. 607. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) A very large reddish
tinted castor-bean. "

50276. "(No. 608. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) A large deep-brown
bean."

50277. '(No. 609. Ujiji. February 17, 1920.) Mixed castor-beans. "
50278. SoLANUM sp. Solanaceae.

" (No. 545. Kongolo. February 6, 1920. Herb. No. 646.) A Solanum simi-
lar to the wonder berry. "

60279. TiTHONiA ROTUNDiFOLiA (Mill.) Blake. Asteraceae.
(T. spedosa Griseb.)

"(No. 570. Albert^ille. February 10, 1920.) A pecuUar composite which
looks like a single dahlia but has mintlike foUage. It is cultivated as an orna-
mental."

For pre\T.ous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43782.
50280 and 50281. Tricholaena rosea Nees. Poacese. Natal grass.

50280. "(No. 561. Kabalo. February 8, 1920.) Abundant on sandy
soil. "

50281. "(No. 573. Albertville. February 12, 1920.) Growing on sandy
soil. It is a foot high and accustomed to long periods of drought. "

50282. ViGNA SINENSIS (Tomer) Savi. Fabaceae. Cowpea.

"(No. 551. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) Small red beans from the native
market."

50283. ViGNA sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 571. Albert\ille. February 10, 1920.) A wild A-ine along the lake
shore. "

50284 to 50286. Zea mays L. Poacese. Com.

50284. "(No. 552. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) Red flint com."

50285. "(No. 553. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) White flint com. "

50286. "(No. 554. Kongolo. February 7, 1920.) \Miite and blue flint
com. "

50287. (Undetermined.)

•'(No. 574. Albertville. February 12. 1920. Herb. No. 574.) A tree."

50288 to 50306.

From Kew, England. Seeds presented by Sir Da\id Prain, director, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received May 3, 1920.

50288. Berberis tischleri C. Schneid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.

A shrub about 2 meters high, with leaves paler beneath, yellow flowers, and
yellowish red fruits; native to western Szechwan at altitudes of 2,300 to 3,800
meters. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 355.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43825.

50289. Betula ermani Champ. Betulaceae. Birch.
A tree up to 100 feet in height, %vith the bark of the trunk creamy white and

peeling, that of the branches orange-brown; native to Manchuria, Korea, and
Japan. It is said to be liable to injury by spring frosts, owing to its early start

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 51

50288 to 50306— Continued.

into growth. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 1, p. 256.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40154,

50290. Betula kenaica W. H. Evans. Betulaceae. Birch.

A tree, native to the Alaskan coast from Cook Inlet southward to the head of
Lynn Canal, 30 to 40 feet high, wth \\'idespreadin'j; branches. The stout
branchlets are marked uith red- brown lenticels becoming darker after 2 or
three years. The thin, furrowed bark is dark brown or nearly black near the
base of the trunk, grayish white or light reddish brown higher up. The leaves
are dull dark green above, pale yellow-green below. (Adapted from Sargent,
Manual of the Trees of North America, p. 205.)

50291. EuoNYMUS ussuRiENSis Maxim. Celastraceae.

A shrub or small tree with short, thick branches, broadly elliptical leaves,
and small flowers -ndth yellow anthers. (Adapted from Bulletin de L'Academie
Tmperiale des S»iences de St. Petersbourg, vol. 27, p. 450.)

50292. Pyracantha crenulata (Don) Roemer. Malaceae.
{Crataegus crenulata Roxb.)

Variety rogersiana.

A very attractive, rapid-gi'owing sln-ub Avith an abundance of white flowers
in May, followed in October by a profusion of bright-red berries. It is native
to the Himalayas and China. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 78, p. 563.)

50293. RuBus alleghaniensis Porter. Rosacese. Blackberry.
{R. nigrobaccus Bailey.) .

One of the numerous forms of the cultivated blackberry, often known as
Rubus nigrobaccus, but apparently only a more or less stable form of R. alle-
ghaniensis.

50294. Rubus biflorus quinqueilorus Focke. Rosaceae.

A large Wgorous-growing bush with attractive, stout, "whitewashed"
stems, 12 to 15 feet in height, and ornamental foliage. This plant produces rich,
golden j'ellow, raspberrylike fruits of pleasant flavor, which may proA'e of con-
siderable value in the hands of the hybridist. (Adapted from The Garden,
vol. 76, p. 624.) • :■

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42586.

50295. Rubus coreanus Miquel. Rosaceae.

An upright-growing Chinese bramble which is self-supporting. The bluish
white stems are 7 or more feet in length and are furnished abundantly with
handsome pinnate leaves which are about 8 inches long and consist of seven
to nine leaflets. The stems are armed with straight prickles; those on the
petioles are hooked. The fruits are small, red to nearly black, and edible.
Native to central and western China at altitudes of 6,000 feet. (Adapted
from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol. 51, p. 148.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42585.

50296. Rubus flosculosus Focke. Rosacea^

A vigorous Chinese shrub, 10 to 15 feet high, Avith stout, erect, dark purplish
brown stems, smooth except for a few spines. The pinnate leaves, smooth
above, are covered beneath with a close white felt. The small pink flowers
are followed by small, very dark red or black fruit. (Adapted from Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Ides, vol. 2, p. 458.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29976.

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60288 to 50308 — Continued.

60297. RuBus giraluianus Focke. Rosacese.

A vigorouB, strikingly handsome Rubiis with stout blue-white stems, 12 to
15 feet high. The foliage is decidedly ornameatal and the stems are very
showy, particularly in winter. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series,
vol. 51. p. 147.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40594.

50298. RuBUS lasiostylus Focke. Rosaceae.

A stout, hardy plant, strikingly ornamental with its thick, very spiny stems,
of a peculiar whitened character, 4 to 12 feet high. The pinnate leaves are
dark green above and silvery white beneath; when young, the leafstalks and
veins are suffused with rose. The magenta red flowers are followed by curious
white, woolly fruits which are sweet to the palate and are said to be used for
food in China, where it is native. (Adapted from Gardeners'' Chronicle, third
series, vol. ,51, p. 167; and Gardening Illustrated, vol. 28, p. 631.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44402. *

50299. RuBUS mesogaeus Focke. Rosaceae.

A central Chinese bramble -ndth slender climbing stems, 4 to 5 meters long,
rather small flowers, and small globose berries. (Adapted from Focke, Species
Ruhorum, Bibliotheca Botanica, vol. 72, p. 204.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42589.

50300. RuBus NUTKANUS Moc. Rosaceas.

The salmonberry of Alaska, with large, sweet, pleasant-flavored fruits and
no prickles. The plant dies down to the root annually; the seeds may rest
for fully 15 years under ground and yet be able to germinate. (Adapted from
Mueller, Select Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 476.)

50301. RuBus PARViFOLius L. Rosaceae.

An East Asian and Australian plant which produces much finer fruit in the
mountains of Australia than in the lowlands. It extends as a native to Japan.
(Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 477.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29978.

50302. RuBus PHOENicoLAsius Maxim. Rosaceae. *

A very ornamental Japanese wineberry, 8 to 10 feet high, with the branches
and fruit clusters covered with a dark-red hairy pubescence that contrasts
delightfully with the green leafage and its white reverse surface. This bramble
is remarkably productive and is very decorative vni\\ its long full sprays of
benies ranging from pale yellow, where the red calyces have but just expanded,
to the polished crimson of the ripe berries. The ripe fruit is agreeable in
flavor and has a certain sharp, brisk quality in the taste. The plant is as
hardy as the raspberry and prefers damp situations. (Adapted from Garden-
ing Illustrated, vol. 19, p. 235.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36071.

50303. RuBus PUBESCENS Weihe. Rosaceae.

A very robust bramble native to Europe, with strong canes which, however,
do not ascend to any considerable height without support. The fruit is well
developed and pleasant flavored.

For previous introducton, see S. P. I. No. 42591.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 53

60288 to 50306— Continued.

50304. RuBus VEiTCHii Rolfe. Rosacetp.

One of the handsomest of all the Chinese brambles. The plants grow to a
height of G to 7 feet, have blue-white stems and atlractive, much-divided
fernlike foliage. At first erect, the stems are gracefully drooping with age.
Both stems and petioles are very spiny. The pinnate leaves are dark green
above and white beneath. The purple flowers are borne in small terminal
panicles; the blue-black fruits are of moderate size. (Adapted from Gardeners'
Chronicle, third series, col. ol, p. 148-)

50305. RuBus XANTHOCARPUS Bur. and Franch. Rosaceie.

A Chinese trailing plant with large, ovate, bright-yellow fruits which are
fragrant and palatable.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24155.

50306. Stafhylea pinnata L. Staphyleace;e.

A treelike shrub, widely distributed throughout Europe to western Asia,
with deciduous leaves and terminal clusters of small flowers and much-inflated
membranaceous podlike fruits. (Adapted from Gardening Illustrated, vol. 39,
p. 476.)

50307. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanacese. Potato.

From Teteko, New Zealand. Tubers presented by Charles G. Hallett. Re-
ceived May 11, 1920.
"Tubers of a peculiar potato that grows in this district. I was given one little
tuber by a Government overseer of rabbiters who had taken some tubers from the
spring in which they grow and had grown them in his garden for a year or so. He
assured me that frost does not affect the plants when growing in the spring. The
tubers I am forwarding you grew in my garden from th^ one I received from the
rabbiter, so they have been out of the water for two or three generations." {Hallett.)

"On the northern side of the Rangitaiki River, in the Bay of Plenty district, oppo-
site the old Maori settlement called Waiohau, where a splendid spring of fresh water
issues from the base of a hill and flows between banks heavily fringed with water
cress to the near-by river, a remarkable instance of a plant forsaking its normal en-
vironment may be observed. There water cress and potato plants flourish together,
and tubers are found among the cress roots from 12 to 18 inches under water. Some
of the tubers are almost in midstream, others may be found snuggled into the hank
fiber, and the foliage of cress and potato mingle on the water surface. It may be that
the plants are dependent for their growth upon the earthy particles held by the cress
roots and also that there is some fertilizing quality in the water which drains from the
great volcanic area. The potatoes when cooked are not all mealy, but waxy. They
grow to a fair size and are fit for eating as early as August.

"I forwarded some of the tubers for testing at the Moumahaki Experimental Farm
last season. The manager's report on the trial is as follows:

"'Some of the water-potato tubers were planted on August 31, 1916, in the potato-
variety trials, having the same treatment, soil, and manured as the 66 other varieties
planted on the same date. The potato in question came away vigorously and is dis-
tinct in foliage, with a large blue flower, bearing seed apples naturally. The crop was
lifted on February 6, 1917, and was free from disease. The yield was as follows: Market-
able tubers (table and seed), at the rate of 11 tons per acre; pig potatoes, 1.87 tons ;
total 12.87 tons. The cooking test made on February 6, by boiling, showed that the
potatoes kept their color 24 hours, but they could not be classed as good cookers. The
starch content is believed to be high. About the same date one root was lifted, and
the tubers were put into running stream water. In less than a month the tubers had
rotted.'

54 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPOETED.

"Despite the negative result recorded in the last part of this report, the circum-
stances surrounding the growth of the tulaers in the Rangitaiki spring may indicate,
if only slightly, a possible reversion of this long-domesticated plant to an ancestral
habit." (D. M. Ross, New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, vol. 15, p. 209.)

50308 and 50309.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received May 4, 1920.

50308. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacese. Morning-glory.
"A white-flowered perennial Ipomoea. The plant is of medium growth and

blossoms during the winter months, the tourist season." {Wester.)

50309. CITRU.S HYSTRix DC. Rutacese. Cabuyao.
"Seeds of an unusually productive tree; fruits rather more oblate than the

ordinary run of this species." {Wester.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42364.

50310. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacese. Morning-glory.

From Coban, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry Johnson. Received May
4, 1920.
"A rather vigorous vine not more than 25 feet long in the specimens seen, with
leaves 2* inches in length. The flowers, which are borne in cltisters of two or more on
3-inch pedicels, are 2\ inches in diameter, salver shaped, and are a peculiar shade of
terra cotta, which is a novel color. It is quite free flowering, and here it is a perennial.
I have seen it only in the hot lowlands. Seeds collected at Papalha." {Johnson.)

50311. LiLiuM PHiLippiNENSE Baker. Liliaceje. Benguet lily.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Bulbs presented by M. J. Oteyza, forester in
charge of the Baguio district in Benguet, Luzon, through Elmer D. Merrill,
director, Biu'eau of Science. Received May 5, 1920.

A very beautiful hardy white lily with a fragrance indistinguishable from that of a
gardenia. The plant is exceedingly dainty, with slender recurving leaves not more
than one-fifth of an inch wide. The flowers are 8 inches long ■with a very slender
tube: the segments are spread out only near the apex. The bulbs will flower in
less than half the time reciuired to force Lilium longiflorum. (Adapted fi'om Gardeners'
Chronicle, third series, vol. 36, p. 210.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45570.

50312. XicoTiANA tabacu^m L. Solanacese. Tobacco.

From Smyrna, Turkey. Seeds presented by George Horton, American consul
general. Received May 5, 1920.

"Seeds of the Tm-kish tobacco grown in the region about Smyrna. E. M. Yantis,
of the Gary Tobacco Co., states that only one type is grown in this region." {Horton.)

50313. Cedrus atlantica Manetti. Pinaceae.

From Tangier, Morocco. Seeds presented by Jules Goffart, Soci^t^ d 'Horticul-
ture. Received June 1, 1920.

One of the finest evergreens, of vigorous growth and pyramidal form; it has dense,
light silvery foliage. In its native territory, the Atlas Mountains of Algeria, it reaches
a height of 120 feet. It thrives splendidly on the Pacific coast of the United States
and can be grown in a sheltered position on the Atlantic coast as far north as New
York. (Adapted from Florists' Review, vol. 34, p. 78.)

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920, 55

60314. Lobelia xiconAXAEFOLiA Hoyne. Campaniilaeoa\

From Manila, Philippine Inlands. Seeds presented by Elmer D. Merrill, dirertar,
Bureau of Science. Received May 6, 1920.

"The plant is a tall, coarse herb, attaining a height of from 2 to 3 meters, the stem
often being 3 centimeters in diameter. It grows on the mountains of northern Luzon
at altitudes of 1,500 to 2,000 incTors in damp ravines, in open places, and in thickets.
The inflorescence is terminal, con.^isting of numerous pale-blue flowers. The plant has
some possilnlities as an ornamental on account of its very luxuriant growth."
(Merrill.)

50315 to 50324. Viclv spp. Fabaceit".

From Erfurt, Germany. See;ls purchased from Haage tk Schmidt. Received
May 6, 1920.
A collection of vetch seeds introduced for the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

50315. ViCIA BITHYNICA L.

An annual upright or climbing vetch, with numerous branching stems 4 to
20 inches long. The leaflets, of which there are from one to three pairs, are
lanceolate or even linear, and the rather large flowers have yellowish wings and
keels and purple-violet standards which finally become blue. Native to the
Mediterranean regions. ''Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der
Mitteleuropdischen Flora, lol. 6, pt. 2, p. 9S3.)

50316. ViciA ANGUSTiFOLiA Grufberg.

An annual European vetch 1 to 2 feet long, with nearly sessile leaves made
up of 3 to 7 pairs of linear-lanceolate leaflets and bearing purple flowers about
half an inch long. (Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der Mittel-
europdisehen Flora, vol. 6. pt. 2, p. 971.)

50317. ViCIA SATIVA L.

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 32195.

50318. ViciA DASYCARPA Ten.

"An annual or sometimes- perennial European vetch with slender angled
stems, about 10 pairs of ovate to linear leaflets, and flowers which are whitish
below and blue-violet above, Vjecoming blue with age. Produces good seed
crops." (P. L. Richer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32165.

50319. ViCIA SATIVA L.

Received as Vicia striata, but the seeds do not agree with that species.

50320. Vicia sativa L.

Received aa Vicia percgrina, but the specimens do not agree with that species.

50321. Vicia sativa L.

Received as Vicia picto, but specimens grown from these seeds are Vicia
sativa.

50322. Vicia atropcrpurea Desf.

Received as Vicia pseudocracca, but specimens grown from these seeds are
Vicia atrojyurpurea.

50323. Vicia sepium L.

A perennial European vetili with climbing, rarely prostrate stems, up to a
meter long, terminating in almost threadlike reddish tendrils. The leaflets
are oval to elongate, and the flowers, in clusters of two to five, are dark lilac

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50315 to 50324— Continued.

colored, more rarely yellowish white or pure white. The black narrow pods are
about an inch long. (Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der
Mitteleuropaischen Flora, vol. 6. pt. 2. p. 953.)
For pre\'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32204.

50324. ViCIA SYLVATICA L.

A perennial weak-stemmed vetch from northern and eastern Europe, some
times over 5 feet high, with mucronate narrow leaflets, whitish flowers with
lilac-colored stripes, and elongate, pendent black pods about* an inch long.
(Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der Mitteleuropaischen Flam,
vol. 6, pt. 2, p. 925.)

For pre\'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31085.

50325. MiDA ACUMINATA (R. Br.) Kuntze. Santalaceae. Quandong-.
(Fusanus acuminatus R. Br.)

From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented by the Forestry Commission.
Received May 6„1920.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49893.

50326. Citrus nobilis deliciosa (Ten.) Swingle. Rutacese.

Tangerine.

From Jhelam, Punjab, India. Bud wood presented by Mrs. Ralph R. Stewart.
Received May 7, 1920.

"(Jhelam, Punjab. March 11, 1920.) Naranji tangerine." (Stewart.)

For pre\'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45933.

50327. Amorphophallus sp. Araceae.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Tuber presented by I. Henry Burldll,
director, Botanic Gardens. Received May 7, 1920.

"A tuber of a species of Amorphophallus from the Waterfall Garden in Penang.
It came from the Kedah Peak, where Amorphophallus prainii may well occur."
(Burkill.)

50328 to 50331.

From Pancajche, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry Johnson.
Received May 7, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

"These blackberries were collected at Tactic. Alta Vera Paz, at altitudes of 5,000
to 6,000 feet."

50328. RuBus sp. Rosacese. Blackberry.
"(No. 1. April 13. 1920.) A remarkably fruitful blackberry of vigorous

growth, with canes up to an inch in diameter and sharp, hooked spines which
are not verj- numerous. The fruits, which are borne in big terminal clusters
of 15 to 35 berries, are of good flavor and rather long. The seeds are not objec-
tionable, as in so many cultivated varieties. These seeds are all from one
plant."

50329. RuBus sp. Rosacese. Blackberry.
"(No. 2. April 13, 1920.) A vigorous vine; the canes are covered with

glandular hairs. It is a medium bearer, with good-sized frmts."

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 57

50328 to 50331— Continued. ^

50330. RuBUS sp. Rosaceae. Blackbeiry.
"(No. 3. April 13, 1920.) Seeds from many vines of one specie.?. The vines

are vigorous and upright, producing canes more than 10 feet high, -vdth few-
spines. The fruits are of good size and flavor, and the vines are good bearers."

50331. Salvia sp. Menthacea^. Sage.
"(No. 5. Tactic. April 13, 1920.1 A perennial Salvia, rather frequent in

the underbrush on tlie mountain sides above Tactic at altitudes of 5,000
to 6.000 feet. It is soft wooded, producing pendent stems 3 to 5 feet long. The
flowers, which are borne in terminal spikes up to a foot long, are bright red,
tubular without a widely flaring mouth, and five-eighths of an inch long. The
foliage is similar to that of Salvia splendens."

50332. Grevillea banksii R. Br. Proteaceae.

From Littleriver, Fla. Seeds presented by Charles T. Simpson. Received
May 11, 1920.

" These seeds of Grevillea banksii, a native of Australia, are from a tree on my grounds.
It is one of our best ornamentals, Ijeing a rapid, upright grower, with elegant pinnatifid
leaves with greenish silvery undersurfaces. It begins to bloom in December and
continues in flower until in May, being covered with heads of curious carmine flowers,
which are decidedlj^ attractive. The tree is perfectly hardy here and would probably
be so for some distance farther north, and so far it is entirely free from insect pests or
diseases. It will grow in hammock or pineland with little culture or fertilizer."
(Simpson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40042.

50333. Lagenaria vulgaris Seringe. Cucurbitaceae. Gourd.

From Avery Island, La. Seeds presented by E. A. Mcllhenny. Received May
13, 1920.

" I am sending you a few of the edible gourd seeds. A glance at them will show
that they are different from the snake gourd of India. This gourd is thoroughly edible
when 3 feet in length if grown under favorable conditions and is then without husk
and tender from skin to skin. " (Mcllhenny.)

50334. Themeda quadrivalvis (L.) Kimtze. Poacege. Grass.

(Anthistiria ciliata L. f.)
From Hobart, Tasmania. Seeds presented by L. A. Evans, acting director of
Agriculture. Received May 13, 1920.

"A coarse, rather tough annual grass which grows in tufts from 1 to 3 feet in height.
It is closely related to the kangaroo grass of Australia and Tasmania. ' ' (C. V. Piper. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48487.

50335. Paspalum dilatatum Poir. Poaceae. Grass.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented by W. Plant & Co. Re-
ceived May 14, 1920.
"This grass is a smooth perennial with a deep, strong, root system and grows in
clumps 2 to 4 feet high. It is a native of South America and perhaps also of the Gulf
States in this country. In Australia this grass has proved to be valuable, especially
on the northern coast of New South Wales. It is said to remain green when all other
grasses have dried up. Owing to its tendency to lodge, it is better adapted for pasture
than for hay. The seed is usually of low percentage of germination." (C. V. Pip'r.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35008.

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS liNIPORTED.

50336 to 50339.

From Darjiling, India. Seed presented by Lieut. Col. A. T. Gage, through the
Lloyd Botanic Garden. Received May 17, 1920, for work on leaf rusts con-
ducted by the Office of Cereal Investigations.

50336. Clematis gouriana Roxb. Ranunculacese.

An extensive climber, with shining leaves pubescent beneath and yellowish
or greenish white flowers in dense panicles. Native to the western Himalayas
up to 3,000 feet; also to Ceylon and the Eastern Peninsula. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 4-)

For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 47659.

50337. Clematis MONTANA Buch. -Ham. Ranunculacese.

A vigorous white-flowered climber. valua1)le for covering verandas. Native
to the Himalayas.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39007.

50338. Thalictkum chelidonii DC. Ranunculaceae.

A very beautiful ornamental plant, 15 inches high, with lovely pale-green
foliage pubescent beneath. The delicate, silvery lavender flowers, over an
inch across, are borne in graceful sprays. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 82,
p. 289.)

50339. Thalictrum elegaxs Wall. Ranunculaceae.

An erect perennial herb with panicles of green-purple flowers. Native to
the subalpine Himalayas from Hazara to Sikkim at altitudes of 10,000 to 13,000
feet. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 10.)

50340 to 50342.

From Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented l>y C. T. White, Government
botanist. Received May 20, 1920.

50340. Astrebla pectinata curvifolia Turner. Poacete. Grass.

" Curly Mitchell grsiss." {White.)

One of the best pasture grasses of Queensland, forming erect tufts 1 to 2 feet
high, with narrow, much-curved leaves and woolly spikelets. Seeds of this
grass furnished the Queensland aborigines wdth a large proportion of their
food. (Adapted from Bailey, Queensland Flora, pf. 6, p. 1897.)

50341. Astrebla triticoides (Lindl.) F. Muell. Poaceae. Grass.

A strong-growing somewhat wiry perennial grass that grows on stiff clayey
soil. Its flowering spikes, resembling heads of wheat, are said to have highly
fattening qualities and are readily eaten by stock. Native to South Australia,
New South Wales, and Queensland. ^Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native
Plants of Australia, p. 78.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4Sv)77.

50342. Panicum decompositum R. Br. Poace;**. Grass.
A spreading glabrous grass, 2 to 3 feet high, common in Queensland. The

pounded grains are said to yield a good food, although the grains are rather
small. It is excellent for fodder.

For pre,vious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4.5040.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1&20. 59

50343. ZiziPHUs spiNA-CHRisTi (L.) Willd. RhamnaceaB.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seed presented by Dr. L. Trab\it. Received May L'l,

1920.

A lirge tree, cultivated as an ornamental in the oises and gardens of the Sudan,

with bright-green leaves somewhat fleshy and cordate and ovoid, fragrant, rod-b'own

fruit. The red wood is used by the natives for coarse carpentry. (Adapted from

Bulletin de la Societe de Horticulture de Tunis, vol. 17. p. 12.5.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44361.

50344. Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. Vacciniacese. Red bilberry.

From Stockholm. Sweden. Fruits presented by Dominic 1. Murphy. American
consul general. Received May 14, 1920.

A smxll bush, seldom more than 7 or 8 inches in height, which grows wild in northern
Europe. The leaves are evergreen, and the blossoms are white or pink. The deei?-
red berries have a tart, sour taste and are a reasonable substitute for cranljerries.
The shrub grows best upon the heathery moors, in light forest growths, and ot the
lower hills of the mountainous districts. (Adapted from Commerce Reports. Novem-
ber 2S, 1910.)

A form, Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minor, of this plant grows in the extreme north-
eastern United States and in Canada; it is here known as the mountain or rock
cranberry.

50345. Andropogon sp. Poacese.

From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. X'anderyst.
Received July 29, 1920.

50346. Allium cepa L. Liliacese. Onion.

From Valencia, Spain. Seeds presented by John R. Putnam, American consul.
Received May 22, 1920.

For use in horticultural and pomological investigations.

50347 and 50348.

From Kulare, via Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Seeds presented by J. A.
Hamilton. Received May 4, 1920.

50347. Eucalyptus tereticornis J. E. Smith. Myrtacese.

This tree is usually not more than 100 feet high in Australia. It grows
best near the oast, but endures the dry heat of the interior valleys. The
trees of thi^ species furnish an excellent red timber which is very hard and
durable. (Adapted from McClatchie, Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States,
Bulletin 35, U. S. Bureau of Forestry, p. SI.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. 1. No. 38728. •

50348. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabaceae. Mung bean.
According to Mr. Hamilton thase beans are there known as "green soy beans. ''

o'

50349 to 50351. Avena sativa L. Poacea?. Oats.

From Bremen, Germany. Presented by Prof. S. Tacke, director. Moor-\er8uchs-
Station. Received May 18 and 20, 1920. Quoted notes I>y Professor Tacke.

50349. " Bright-yellow oats. " 50351. "Golden yellow oats. '

50350. " Black -speckled oats."

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60352. Crepis BRE^arLORA Delile. Cichoriaceas.

From Cairo, Eg\i)t. Seeds presented by Thomas W. Bro-.vn, director. Horti-
cultural Section. Gizeh Branch. Ministry of Agdculture. Received May 21,
1920.
An Egyptiin annual, 50 centimeters to 1 meter high, vrith a slender, zigzag,
dichotomous. corymbose stem. The loiver leaves are ovate-oblong, and the stem
ieives are lineir l.inceolate with sagittate bases The heads of yellow flowers are
verj^ small. (Adapted from Muschler, Manual Flora of Egypt, p.^1067.)

This genuB forms an unusually promising subject for genetic research, and these
seeds were introduced for purposes of comparis9n and experimental breeding at
the University of California Agricultural Experiment Station.

60353. Aleurites Montana (Lour.) Wilson. Euphorbiaceae.

Mu-oil tree.

From Port Louis, Mauritius. Seeds presented by G. Regnard. Received June
8, 1920.

The mu-i/u shu [mu-oil or wojd-oil tree], an ornam3ntal tree cultivated for its oil
in subtropical southeastern China. In spring it is a beautiful sight, resembling a
plum tree in full flower. The flowers are white with pink and yellow markings.
The deciduous leaves are broadly ovate and heart shaped at the base. The fruit is
egg shaped, 5 to 6 centimeters i^about 2 inches) long, with three longitudinal and
many transverse much -raised ridges; the interior part of the fruit is thick and woody
and is not easily rotted by fermentation. It incloses usually three obovoid seeds
each about 3 centimeters long, warty outside. WTien lipe. the fruit opens from the
base upwards into three parts, and the seeds can then be readily extracted and crushed
f oi- oil. This oil is largely usad in the paint and varnish ijidustiies. (Adapted from
Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, vol. 11, p. 44J. and Agricultural Gazette cf New
South Wales, vol. 29, p. 4-37.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36897.

50354 to 50356.

From the island of Guam. Seed presented by Glen Briggs, agronomist, Guam
Agricultural Experiment Station, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received May
6, 1920.

50354. Alysicarpus vagi.vali.s (L.) DC. Fabaceae.

"This is probably the same as S. P. I. No. 26786. It proved to be the most
promising species of Alysicarpus of all those in our trials and for a time promised
to be an exceedingly valuable introduction. For some reason not clear the
plant failed after the first year or two, but its general character is such that it ia
worthy of extensive testing to ascertain if possible the exact conditions which
it. requires." (Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 2678.6.

50355. Chrysopogon aciculatus (Retz.) Trin. Poacese. Lovl-lovi grass.
"This grass is abundant in the Indo-Malay region. At Hongkong it is used

extensively for lawns. In the Philippines and India it furnishes a good deal
of native pasturage, but is objectionable from the fact that when it is allowed to
fruit the fruits are sharp pointed, like needles, and so cause some injiu^' to the
animals. Besides, they are a nuisance in sticking in the clothing. We have
experimented Avith it somewhat in Florida, \s here it succeeds well enough, but
thus far it has not proved to be aggressive." (Piper.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37567.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 61

50354 to 50356 — Continued.

50356. Teramnus labialis (L.) Spreng. Fabaceae.

"This is a slender leguminous vine abundant both in the West Indies and
East Indies, of possible value as a cover crop in orchards. Recent investiga-
tions have 8ho«-n pretty clearly that the East Indian and West Indian species
are distinct, a matter upon which I understand E. D. Merrill expects to pub-
lish. If this conclusion is valid, the oriental species wall be Teramnus uncina-
tus, while the West Indian species will remain T. labialis." (Piper.)

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 30716.

50357. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanaceas. Potato.

From San Jose, Coeta Rica. Tubers presented by Benjamin F. Chase, American
consul. Received May 1, 1920.
"Papa amcarilla, Italian potato, with yellow flesh." (Chase.)

50358. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Corn.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seed presented by J. M. Westgate, agronomist in charge,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 26, 1920.

"Guam seed com." (Westgate.)

50359 to 50373.

From Darjiling, India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd Botanic
Garden. Received May 20, 1920.

50359. Acer CAMPBELLii Hook. f. and Thorns. Aceraceae. Maple.

The chief maple of the northeastern Himalayas up to 7,000 feet. A large
tree, freely reproduced by seed or coppice, with pale close-grained wood which
is particularly valuable for planking. (Adapted from Mueller, Useful Native
Plants of Australia, p. 14-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48024.

50360. Acer laevigatum Wall. Aceraceae. , Maple.

A handsome maple from the northeastern Himalayas up to 7,000 feet, the wood
of which is much used for building and for tea boxes. (Adapted from Mueller,
Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 14-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47631.

50361. Acer thomsoni Miquel. Aceraceae. Maple.
A large, handsome tree vnth thin gray bark, native to the Sikkim Himalayas

and Bhutan at altitudes of 7,000 to 9,000 feet. The leaves, 3i to 10 inches long
and wide, are small lobed, and the fruits are 2 to 3 inches long. The soft wood
is grayish white. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 695,
and Gamble, A Manual of Indian Timbers, p. 99.)
60362. AsTiLBE RivuLARis Buch.-Ham. Saxifragaceae.

A perennial herbaceous plant native to Nepal and the temperate regions of the
Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan. This species has creeping rhizomes and
large radical leaves which are bitemately divided into dentate sections and
have the leafstalks furnished with numerous tawny hairs. The flowering stems,
which attain a height of nearly 5 feet, bear a few alternate leaves and terminate
in a remarkably effective, slightly nodding panicle of numerous small flowers.
The corolla is wanting and the lobes of the calyx, four or five in number, are
yellowish white; the 8 to 10 stamens are pure white. (Adapted from The
Garden, vol. 48, p. 355.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I, No. 47643.
2211—23 5

62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOBTED.

50359 to 50373 — Continued.

50363. Cracca Candida (DC.) Kuntze. Fabaceae.
{Tephrosia Candida DC.)

A shrub which attains a height of about 10 or 12 feet. It makes a great deal
of soft growth and covers the ground well. This shrub has been very well
reported on in the East and in various parts of the West Indies. A characteristic
feature is its long taproot. (Adapted from Proceedings of the Agriculttiral
Society of Trinidad and Tobago, vol. 12, p. 256.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47666.

50364. DocYNiA i.vDicA (Wall.) Decaisne. Malaccas .

A small erect tree with yellowish bark and spreading branches. The sparse
glabrous ovate leaves are 2 to 3 inches long. The white flowers, three or four
in a single umbel, with hairy calyxes, are followed by smooth, roundish,
greenish yellow fruits with orange-colored spots. The flavor of the fruit some-
what resembles that of the quince. (Adapted from Wallich, Plantae Asiaticae
Rariores, vol. 2, p. 173.)

50365. EcHiNOLAENA POLYSTACHYA H. B. K. Poaceae. Grass.
A perennial grass with decumbent straggling stems branched below into

leafy slender branches 4 to 18 inches long, native to the eastern Himalayas
from Nepal to Sikldm at altitudes of 3,000 to 6,000 feet. The ovate-lanceolate,
flat, membranous leaves are 2 to 4 inches long. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora
of British India, vol. 7, p. -59.)

50366. Fraxinus floribuxda Wall. Oleaceae. Ash.

A large tree, leafless during part of winter, found locally in groups in shady
parts of mixed forests in Afghanistan, 'Kandahar, and rarely in the Sikkim Hima-
layas to a height of 11,000 feet. The finest specimens in the northwestern
Himalayas are those planted near \-illages and temples and on the Chenab,
some of which are exceedingly handsome trees, 120 feet high with a thick-based,
tall, erect trunk. The cinereous bark is smooth, but with deep longitudinal
cracks and transverse fmTows. The wood is sinular to that of the English ash,
tough and hard and much valued for plows, and in Kashmir is reckoned the
best wood for oars. (Adapted from Brandis, Forest Flora of India, p. 302.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47687.

50367. Hydrangea robusta Hook, f . and Thorns. Hydrangeacese.

A very robust species with cordate leaves, deeply and closely toothed and
fimbriated, and generally with winged petioles. The pedicels are red; the
broadly ovate, white, sinuate, acutely toothed sepals are faintly veined with
red-piu-ple. The small perfect flowers have blue petals and stamens.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 5038.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47694.

50368. Indigofera dosua Buch.-Ham. Fabaceae. Indigo.
A low shrub with woody branches, clothed with a short gray or brownish

pubescence. The leaves, 1 to 3 inches long, bear leaflets one-fourth to half an
inch long, which are dull green above, glaucous below. The racemes of bright-
red flowers are 1 to 3 inches long with lanceolate-cuspidate silky bracts.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 102.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43776.

50369. Indigofera dosua tomentosa Baker. Fabaceee. Indigo.
A shrub of the temperate central and eastern Himalayas at altitudes of 6.000

to 8,000 feet, with its branches clothed with silky pubescence. The leaves are
6 to 9 inches long, composed of 41 to 51 leaflets 1 inch long. The racemes are

APKIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 63

60359 to 60373 — Continued.

over 3 inches long; the bracts are densely brown velvety, with a very long
rigid point. The flowers are said to be eaten in Kangra as a potherb. This
shrub is prized as a fodder for sheep and goats. (Adapted from Ilooher, Flora
of British India, vol. J, p. 10^, and Watt. Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India, vol. 4, P- 385.)

50370. Photinia sp. MalacwJC.

Received as Photinia integrifulia. hut the seeds do uot agree with a pievious
sample from the same source.

50371. Pi i;karia peduncularis (Benth.) R. Grab. Fabacete.

A copiously twining plant with slender branches clothed \vith short deflexed
deciduous hairs. The membranous green leaflets are gray with a thick down.
The reddish flowers with a deep purple tipped keel are in moderately close
racemes (i inches to 1 foot in length. Native to the temperate regions of the
eastern Himalayas, Khasi Hills, Nepal, Sikkim, and Mishmi, at altitudes of
5,000 to 9,000 feet. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. .', p. 197.)

60372. Themeda gigantea villosa (Poir.) Hack. Poaces'. Grass.
A stout grass 8 to 16 feet high, with glabrous or scaberulous branches and

branchlets, linear leaves 4 to 8 feet long, and a large decompound panicle.
Native to Assam, the Khasi Hills, Java, and Malacca. (Adapted from Hooker,
Flora of British India, vol. 7, p. 217.)

60373. Thachy(\^rpus martiaxu-s (Wall.) Wendl. PlKenicacege. Palm
A tall, slender tree, 40 to 50 feet high, stunted on dry ground or in otherwise

unfavorable localities, with a globose crown of dark shining leaves. The
trunk below the crown is clothed with a network of bro\vn fibrous rhomboid
meshes formed by the she.ithing bases of the 3-foot petioles. The blade is
roundish, consisting of 30 to 40 linear segments, 15 to 20 inches long, joined for
half their length, emarginate at the top. The drooping compound panicle
bears only one berry, which is oblong, yellow at first, dark glossy blue when ripe.
The fruit is eaten, though the pulp is scanty and almost tasteless. (Adapted
from Brandis, Forest Flora of India, p. 546.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48281.

50374 and 50375. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From ("oimbatore. South India. Cuttings presented by T. S. Yenkatraman, Agii-
cultural College. Received May 27, 1920.
"Indigenous Indian canes of the type of the Japanese forage cane which seems to be
immune to the mosaic disease, which apparently attacks more or less severely all other
sugar-cane types." (C. 0. Townsend.)

50374. "Shamsara. A hardier variety than the following one, chiefly gi-own in
North India, green when young, turning greenish brown at maturity. It
jaelds in northern India 15 to 20 tons in cane, with 16 to 17 per cent sucrose
in the juice, and a purity ranging from 80 to 85 per cent. It matures in 10
months. Probably an introduction into this country." ( Venkatraman.)

50375. " Vellai. A thick, juicy cane of South India, green or greenish yellow
when young, turning golden yellow at maturity. It j-ields 20 to 25 tons in
cane, with 17 to 18 per cent sucrose in the juice, and a purity ranging from 85
to 90 per cent. It requires 12 to 14 months to mature, is rather delicate,
requires careful cultivation, and can not stand water-logging. Not an indige-
nous cane, but apparently introduced into this country about a century ago."
( Venkatramaii.)

64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50376 and 50377.

From Gatun, Canal Zone. Seeds pr^ented by Sergt. G- E. Hardwick, Quarter-
master Corps. Received May 10, 1920.

50376. Carica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.
"A very large papaya, which, however, is not sweet. I ha^■o neAcr seen one

as large in Cuba or the neighboring islands." (Hardicick.)

50377. ViGNA sesquipedalis (L.) Fruwirth. Fabaceae. Yard-Long bean.
"One pod was 37^ inches long." (Hardwich.)

50378. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

{Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Teheran, Persia. Plant material presented bj' Amir Aalam, Minister of
Agriculture, Commerce, and Public Works, who obtained it h'omAmid-oI-Molk,
Government agricultural representative in Mazenderau. Ilecei^•ed May 22,
1920. Quoted notes by Amid-ol-Molk.
"Seed of Tani sugar cane (nei shakar tani). The stalk is not higher than 4 feet.
This cane is very delicate and can not stand drought. In case no rain falls inithin one
month after the cuttings are planted, they must be irrigated to prevent their spoiling
by diying out. The sugar from this sorghum is sweeter than that from the Indian
sugar cane {nei shakar hcndi). A sort of candy is made out of the juice. Red sugar
{shakar ghermez), which is quite well known in Persia, is extracted from this cane. It
is quite evident, however, that if the juice is perfectly purified it ^^ill turn white and
crystallize."

50379. Casimiroa edulis La Llave. Rutaceae. White sapote.

Plants grown at the Miami Plant-Inti-oduction Garden from seeds presented by
F. O. Popenoe, West India Gardens, Altadena, Calif. Numbered June 8, 1919.

"Seeds from a tree at Sierra Madre. This is a fairly large fruited form and a heavy
bearer." {F. 0. Popenoe.)

50380 and 50381.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser. Lamao Horticultural Station. Received May 26, 1920.

50380. Garcinia sp. Clusiaceae.

[Appai-ently sent by mistake, as the label is Zalacca, which is a palm.]

50381. Prosopis vidaliana Naves. Mimosaceae. Aroma.
"A tall, spiny shrub of rapid growth, with long, arching branches, found

growing on the beach. The plant grows luxuriantly on poor, sandy land and is
of fair value as a sand binder. Properly trimmed it is an attractive ornamental
shrub that should be of value in extreme southern Florida. If sufficiently
hardy it would make a pretty good 'live ' fence." ( Wester.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42807.

50382 to 50387.

From Foochow, Fukien. China. Seeds collected by C. R, Kellogg. Received
May 27, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Kellogg. ,

50382. Arachis hypogaea L. Fabaceae. Peanut.
"Sixty-day peanuts from Kuliang."

50383. Canavali gladiatxjm (Jacq.) DC. Fabaceae. Sword bean.
"Knife bean, mth a pod 12 inches long."

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 65

60382 to 50387 — Continued.

50384. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabacese. Mung bean.

'•Small green pea from Futsing."

50386. SojA MAX (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean.

{Glycine hwpida Maxim.)
''Yellow bean from Hokchiang (Futeing)."

50386. Vir.NA SESQUiPEDALis (L.) Fruwirth. Fabacesp. Yard-Long bean.
"Black bean from Futsing."

50387. ViGNA SINENSIS (Tomer) S&xi. Fabacese. Cowpea.
' ' Red bean from Futsing. ' '

50388. Manihot esculenta Ciantz. Euphorbiacese. Cassava.

( M. utiUssima Pohl.)
From Bahia. Brazil. Cuttings presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrno. Received
May 27, 1920.
"A very curious and interesting variety from the highlands of the interior. It is
called manioc of 10 i/ears. because it may remain 10 yeare in the ground and produce
roots that weigh more than -500 kilograms (1.102. .3 pounds) on one tree, if they a,re
planted fi'om 10 to 12 meters apart. The roots are very long. It is interesting for
countries where there is no frost and where droughts may occur from "time to time."
{Argollo Fin do.)

50389. Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae. Sugar cane.

From Santiago de las Vegas. Cuba. Cutrings presented by Dr. Mario Calvino,
director, Agricultural Experiment Sta,tion.^ Received May 29, 1920.
The Crisfalina variety of sugar cane for trial in connection with the sugur-cane
work of the United States Department of Agiiculture.

50390. Saccharum officinarttm L. Poacese. Sugar cane.

From Rio Piedras, Porto Rico. Cuttings presented by Prof. F. S. Earle, In.sular
Experiment Station. Received May 24. 1920.
"Kavangire seed cane groAvn from that received from Argentina last summer."
{Earle.)

50391 to 50394.

From Montevideo. Uruguay. Seeds presented by Luis Guillot. Direccion Gen-
eral de Paseos Publicos. Received May 19. 1920.

50391. Ci,EMAns MOXTEviDENSis Spreug. Ranunculacese. Clematis.
A A ciy attractive clematis found in thickets in various parts of Uruguay,

especially near the town of Salto, wheie it climbs trees and shrubs. The large
whitish yellow flowers are about 2 centimeters (four-fifths of an inch) in diameter
and are borne in axillary and terminal clusters. The ashy green leaves are
either entire or more ordess three lobed. (Adapted from Arcchavaleta, Flora
Uruf/miya, vol. 1, p. 24.) '

50392. Eugenia! GLAucE.scENs"Camb'ess.' MjTtacea?.

A large shrub, nativp to southern Brar<il, with rather short, lanceolate leaves
up to 2^ inches in length and small white flowers bprne singly in the axils of the
leaves. (Adapted from St. IJilaire, Flora Brasiliue Mnidionalis, vol. £, p. 368.)

66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50391 to 50394— Continued. ,,, ,i, c...-. •

50393. EuPATORiUM OBLOXGiFOLiUM (Spreng. ) Baker. Asteraceae.

A tall, smooth, somewhat shrubby (composite, native to southern Brazil and
LTUguay. where it is called yerha lagarto. The unbranched stems, which are
almost free of leaves in the upper part, become 2 feet or more high and bear a
terminal corymb of red flowers. (Adapted from Airchavalela^ Fhra Uruguaya,
vol. 3, p. 161.) ' '"''"' " ' ^

50394. MiKAXiA A^rARA fVahl) Willd. Asteracese.

A shrubby climber, found in woods along rivers in Uruguay, where it is called
guaco. It has oblong, coriaceous leaves and clusters of whitish flowers.
("Adapted from ArecharnJeta, Flora Uruijudi/n. vol. 8, p. 111.)

50395 to 50398.

From Honolulu. Hawaii, ^eeds presente<^l by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge, depart-
ment of botany and forestn,-. Hawaiian Sugar-Planters' Expnimcnt .Station.
Received May 24, 1920.

50395. Altingia excelsa Xoronha. Hamamelidaces'.

A lofty deciduous tree native to Assam and Tenasserim. \\-ith .'^mooth. light-,
gray bark peeling off in large thin flake?. The soft wood. reddL'-h sjray with
lighter streaks, is used in Assam for building and ordinary domestic purposes.
(Adapted from Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers, p. 175.)

50396. Ficus involucrata Blume. Moraceae. Fig.
A tree ^vith oval, obtuse, smooth, parchmentlike leaves -5 to 7 inches long on

petiolas 1 to 1^ inches long and subglobose fniit.". (.\dapted frr)m Blume,
Bijdr'agen tot de Flora van Nederlands'-li Indie, p. 40'. >

50897. Ficus ribes Reinw. Moraceie. Fig.

A small tree with membranous lanceolate leaves 2 to '> inches long. The
receptacles rise from elongated leafless branches which Issue from the stem near
the gi'ound. The male-flower perianth consists of two large inflated roundL«h
pieces. The gall flowere have a broad ovary and no perianth. The fertile
female flowers are on separate receptacles, the tubular perianth covering only
the pedicel of the achene. A good tonic is made from the bark which, like
the seeds and fruit, is possessed of valuable emetic properties. (Adapted from
Kirtikar, Indioti Medicinal I'lanta. loj. 2. p. 1199. <

50398. Ficus variegata Blume. Moraceae. Fig.
A tall spreading tree with pale bark and cordate leaves 4 to 7 inches long.

glabrous above. The receptacles, clustered on tuberclas of the trunk and
branches, are smooth, globose. 1 inch in diameter, and red when ripe, with
white streaks and dots. Native to Chittagong, A.ssam. and Penang. (Adapted
from Hooker. Flora of British India, vol. .5, p. 5i5.)

50399 to 50402.

From Ventimiglia. Italy. Seeds presentel by .Josei)ii llenbow. superintendent,
LaMortola. Received May 24. 1920.

50399. DoDONAEA^THUNBBRGiANA Eckl. and Zcvli . Sapindaceae.

Zand Olnf. A resinous shrub native to South Africa, with viscid shining
coriaceous leaves and short racemes or panicles of greenish flowers. It is fre-
quent on the hillocks from the Fish River westward and on the mountains in
the southwest and west. A decoction of the root is used as a .slight purgative
in cases of fever. (Adapted from Sim. The Forests and Forest Floia of Cap*
Colony, p. 173. pi. 26.)

For pre%'iou8 introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44536.

APRIL. 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 67

50399 to 50402 — Continued.

50400. DoDONAEA TRiQUETRA Wendl. Sapindaceae.

A tall, erect, glabrous shrub from Australia, with oval-elliptic leaves 2 to 4
inches long and very smooth shining-brown seeds in medium-sized capsules.
The wood is light colored and close grained. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful
Native Plants of Australia, p. 4^7, and Bentham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 1,
p. 474.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 10493.

50401. RuBus ULMiFOLius Schott. Rosacese. Bramble.
A vigorous European shrub with more or less plum-colored arching stems

rlotlied with starry down and anned with long, broad-based prickles. The
leaves are sliglitly downy above and white felted beneath. The showy cylin-
drical panicles of bright rosy red flowers are followed by small dryish fruits.
Several ornamental garden varieties have been obtained from this species.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40787.

50402. Smilax aspera L. Sniilacacoae . Smilax.
A graceful climber native to the Mediterranean basin. It climbs mainly by

the aid of stem prickles, but the backs and edges of the leaves are also prickly,
helping to sustain the plant as it scrambles over rocks and bushy growths.
The form of the leaf, thoiigh usually that of a broad lance head with distinct
shoulders, is extremely variable both in size and shape; it is sometimes like a
wild ivy or Convolvulus leaf. The leaves are sometimes spotted with dull
white markings. This pretty plant bears axillary spikes of small, fragrant
whitish flowers which are followed by red currantlike fruits. Its near relative
[Sviilax officinalis] of the tropical regions of Central America and the West
Indies yields the sarsaparilla of medicine. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 62,
p. 397.)

50403 to 50435.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Seeds presented by Prof. G. S. Sargent, Arnold
Arboretum. Received May 25, 1920.
"Collected in northern Honan by Joseph Hers." (Sargent.)

50403. AcTiNiDiA PURPUREA Rehder. Dilleniacese .
"rNo.1265.)"

50404. Berberis poireti C. Schneid. Berberidacese. Barberry.
"(No. 982.)" ,

50405. Berberis sp. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
"fNo.llGO.)"

50406. Celastrus loeseneri Rehd. and Wils. Celastracese.
"(No. 828 .V

50407. Celastrus sp. Celastracese.
"(No. 1287 .V

50408. Celtis kouaiensis Nakai. Ulmaceae. Hackberry.
"(No.l07].V'

50409. CoRNUS sp. Cornacepe.
"rNo.70.)"

50410. CoRNUs walteri Wangerin. Cornaceae.
"(No. 946 .V

68

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOBTED.

60403 to 60435 — Continued.

60411. CoRNUs POLioPHYLLA Schneid. and Wang. Cornaceae.
"(No. 1308.)"

60412. CoTONEASTER ZABELi C. Schneid. Malacete.
"(No. 1194.)"

50413. CoTONEASTER ZABELI C. Sclineid. Malaceae.
"(No. 1379.)"

50414. Crataegus sp. Malaceae. Hawthorn.
"(No. 942.)"

50416. Crataegus sp. Malaceae. Hawthorn.

"(No. 1332.)"

60416. Dalbergia hupeana Hance. Fabacese.
"(No. 1359.)"

60417. EuoNYMUS sp. Celaatraceae .
[No number.]

50418. EuoNYMUS GiRALDn Loes. Celastracese .

"(No. 1145.)"

50419. Grewia parviflora Bunge. Tiliacea;.

"(No. 1358.)"

50420. Ilex sp. Aquifoliacese.
"(No. 1201.)"

50421. Lonicera sp. Caprifoliacese. Honeysuckle.
"(No. 1358.)"

50422. Malus sp. Malaceae.
"(No. 912.)"

50423. Malus theifera Rehder. Malaceae.
"(No. 1115.)"

60424. Rhamnus sp. Rhamnaceae.

"(No. 1155.)"
50426. Rhamnus sp. Rhamnaceae.

[No number.]

50426. Rhamnus sp. Rhamnaceae.
"Small-leaved."

50427. Rosa banksiopsis Baker. Rosacese. Kose.
"(No. 896.)"

50428. Rosa sp. Rosaceae. Rose.
[No number.]

60429. Smilax discotis concolor Norton. Smilacacee. Smilax.

"(No. 1212.)"

50430. Smilax sp. Smilacaceae. Smilax.
[No number.]

50431. Malus theifera Rehder. Malaceae.
"(No. 1161.)"

60432. TiLiA sp. Tiliaceae. Linden.

"(No. 1068.)"

APJRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 69

60403 to 50436— Continued.

60433. Viburnum sp. Caprifoliaceae. •

"(No. 1162.)"

60434. Viburnum shensianum Maxim. Caprifoliaceae.
"(No. 1326.)"

50436. Rhamnus sp. Rhamnacese.
"(No. 1368.)" Received as /?ex sp.

50436 to 50441.

From Foochow, Fukien, China. Seeds collected by C. H. Riggs at Shaowu
Agricultural Experiment Station, Shaowu, Fukien; presented through C. R..
Kellogg. Quoted notes by Mr. Riggs. Received May 26, 1920.

60436. Cacaea erosa (L.) Kuntze. Fabacese. Yam bean.

• ■ -■ (Pachyrhizus angulatus Rich.)

"De kua (earth melon). A field crop in any soil; sandy soil is preferred."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47146.

60437. CiTRULLUS vulgaris Schrad. Cucurbitacese. Watermelon.

"Beh je kua siou (small white 'only' watermelon). A small white water-
melon raised for the seed only, hence called 'only melon.' Flavor poor to
medium. Vines short and quite prolific; will >deld 10 to 15 bushels of seed per
acre."

^ ^.60438. Fagopyrum vulgare Hill. Polygonaceae. Buckwheat.

{F. esculentum Moench.)

" Kiau ma (buckwheat). Only type of buckwheat knoAvn here."

60439. Sesamum orientale L. Pedaliacese. Sesame.

" Moi (sesame). A very common field crop here. Usually planted in
gardens or on land not adapted to rice. Best in medium clay loam."

60440 and 50441. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim.)

50440. "Z>ei6 tz (bean). The only yellow soy bean known here and the
one referred- to when beans are spoken of unless some other variety is
definitely mentioned. A field crop; clay preferred. Usually planted
right after rice is reaped, making a rotation of rice in the spring and
beans in the fall." ^■\hat .-.Aii-»-^

50441. " U deu (black bean). The only othiSr type of soy bean grown here.
Rather hea^•ier jdelder and more vine than the yellow, but not grown
very much. A field crop preferring medium-heavy clay soil. Collected
at the farm of Lee U. Ken."

50442 to 50465. .

i.-il /'4-( j

,, From Peking, Chihli, China. Seed presented by N. H. Cowdry, Department of
Anatomy, Peking Union Medical College. Received May 2G, 1920. Quoted
notes by Mr. Cowdry. , *

50442. Apium GjiAVBpLENS L. Apiacese. Celery.

"Celery seed."
60443. Beta vulgaris L. Chenopodiacese. Beet.

'' "Beet seed."

70

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60442 to 50465— Continued.

50444 to 59449. Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicacese. Pai ts'ai.

50444. 'Oil cabbage seed." 50446. "Flat cabbage seed."

50445. "Red cabbage seed." 50447. "Blue cabbage seed."

50448. "Ordinary Chinese cabbage seed."

50449. "Cabbage seed." - •: .

50450. Brassica rapa L. Brassicaceae. Turnip.
"Turnip seed."

50451. Chrysanthemum coronarium I>. Asteracese.
Sent in as Sagittaria seed.

50452. CoRiANDRUM SATIVUM L. Apiace*. Coriander.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 2644S.

50453. FoENicuLUM vuLGARE Hill. ApiacBse. Fennel.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35634.

50454. Gymnocladus chinensis Baill. Caesalpiniaceae.
"Large black seed."

50455. Lactuca sativa L. Cichoriacea. Lettuce.
For previous introduction, see S. P. 1. No. 47148.

50456.< Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton. Menthacese. Perilla.

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 45265.
50457. PisuM SATIVUM L. Fabacese. Garden pea.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 48783.
50458 to 50465. Raphanus sativus L. Brassicaceae. Radish.

50458. "Big red radish." 50460. "Radish seed."

50459. "Red radish." 50461. "Green radish."

50462. "Green radish with red interior."

50463. "Red radish."

50464. ' ' Large red radish . ' '

50465. "Green radish."

50466 to 50517.

From Para, Brazil. Presented by Sr. Andr^ Goeldi, Museu Goeldi. Received
June 1, 1920. Quoted notes by Sr. Goeldi.

50466. Achras zapota L. Sapotacea?. Sapodilla.

Plants of the best of the sapotaceous fruits. It is common in many parts of
tropical America and is cultivated successfully in southern Florida, where it
merits commercial exploitation.

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 48596.

50467. Acrocomia sclerocarpa Mart. Phoenicaceae. Macatiba palm.

Seeds of the gru-gru nut which is widely distributed throughout Trinidad,
but not in sufficient abundance for the development of an export trade. It ia
used locally as a roasted nut. The kernels contain 57 per cent of fat which i8
in a yellowish white crystalline form. (Adapted from The Monthly Bulletin
of Agricultural Intelligence and Plant Disease, vol. 5, p. 75.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37382.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 71

50466 to 50517— Continued.

50468. AsTROCARYUM JAiAKi .Mart. Phopnicarea\ Palm.
'Seed of a palm with larjje nuts.''

A graceful palm of medium height, with pinnate spiny leaves. Native to
tropical America.

50469. Caryocar villosum (Aubl.) Pers. (aryocaracese.

'Seeds of the piquia tree, which furnishes a hard wood especially valuable
J for cart work. The pulp of the fruit is edible when the whole fruit has been
cooked in salted water."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. ^1204.

50470. (^assia sj). Caesalpiniacea?.
'Plants."

60471. (HuvsoruYi.LtjM caimtd L. Sapotacese. Caimito.

■ ' Plants of the caimito. ' '

.„f , A tree 8 to 10 meters high, native to tropical America, highly esteemed there
for its rose-fleshed fruit. The large, entire, elliptic leaves are glabrous above
and golden tomentose lieueath. The small white flowers are followed l>y round
pale reddish yellow friuts the size of a large apple. It is a rival of the sapodilla
(AchroK snpnfn). which is often considered the best of tropical fruits. (Adapted
from L^ Illustration Horticole. vol. .ii. p. 127 .)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46150.

50472. rHRVsoPHYLLUM sp. Sapotacesp.
"Small seedlings from the Purus River."

50473. Chrysophyllum sp. Sapotacese.
'Seed from the Purus River."

50474. Cissus .sp. Vitace*.

'■Roots of a Cissus which I l>rouglit fi-um the Purus River some years ago.
The vine grows wild there in the forests. Except for the somewhat more
rigid flesh, the fruits have more or less the taste of an Isabella wine grape."

50475. CouHouPiTA GUIANEX8IS Aubl. Myrtacese.

Plants of the cannon-ball tree, a native of iiritish Guiana, and known there
to the half-breed Spaniards as Tapnru dn Sucf; the Caribs call it Colni monnh
(probably a corruption of the Spanish ( 'nco de inouos. that is. 'monkey coconut "' ) .
The tree is plentiful in the upper Cuyuni River region and grows to a verj' con-
siderable size. The trunks are straight and clear of leaf branches nearly to the
top, but from about 10 feet from the ground upward they bear many of the
peculiar flower and fruit branches which are Aeiy persistent. A ^■ery charac-
teristic feature of the cannon-ball tree is the uniform change of foliage three
times a year. There is no variation of this change due to age. situation, or
weather. The gradual shedding of the foliage takes three or four Aveeks, and
at last CA ery leaf has dropped and the trees stand bare; in a few hours, rarely
more than a day, the new foliage bursts forth, and in a day or two, as if by
magic, the trees are vested again in full dress. The flowering branches are
2 to o feet long, pendent and interlaced, ])ei"sistent like the foliage branches.
(Adapted from The Journnl nf the Board of Agriculture nf Britiah Guiatid, vol.
12, V- 40.)

50476. DuACONTiuM .«p. Aracea\

"Plants of an interftsting aroid which grows wild in the open saAannas at
Marajo Island. No use is made of it. but I once tasted the roots cooked and
roasted like potatoes and found them not disagreeable. Perhaps it may be of
use in the future."

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50466 to 50517— Continued.

60477. EcHiNOCHLOA sp. Poacese. Grass.

"Plants."

50478. EcHiNOCHLOA sp. Poacese. Grass.
"Plants of No. 287."

50479. ECHINOCHLOA sp. Poaceae. Grass.
"Plants."

50480. Elaeis melanococca Gaertn. Phoenicaceiv. Palm.
"Plants, originally from the Purus River."

A large, spreading, low palm -n-hich grows in low. muLst laud. It is closely
related to the African oil palm (Elaeis guineaisis), and a dear oil i.s extracted
from the kernels in small quantiries by the natives, who piize it highly for
cooking.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4fiO-lS.

50481. Euterpe oleracea Mart. Phcenicaceip. Palm.
"Seeds of the assuhy palm originally from the Puru.-: Kiver and other parts of

the upper Amazon."'

"A gi-aceful palm with a trunk seldom more than 4 inches in diameter. It is
said that fats suitable for oils and soaps can be dwived from the blvie-black
beiTvlike fi-uits. and a ^rine is made from them also." (Lunge, Fjowei- .Amazon ,
pp. 16, 461.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46743.
50482 to 50484. GuiHELMA SPECIOSA Mart. Phcenicaceje. Pu'punha.

(Bactris gasipaes II. B. K.)

50482. Seeds of the " jjeach-palm " of the Amazon River, v>lui'h ascends
to the warm temperate regions of the Ande.?. The clustered stems
attain a height of 40 feet. The fruit grows in large bunches. hu.~; a thick,
finn, and mealy pericarp, and when cooked has a flaA'or between that of the
potato and the chestnut, but superior to either. (Adapted frotri Mueller,
Select Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 69.)

For pre\dous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47Kf;s.

50483. "Plants of No. 13, a spineless variety."

50484. "Plants of No. 14, a spiny Aari^ty."

50485. Iriartea sp. Phcenicacese. Palm.

Plants of a tall spineless ornamental palm with few unef|ually pinnate leaves
and cuneate leaflets. Native to Fsrazil.

50486. Lecythis sp. Lecythidace;?.

"Seed of a tall species furnishing hard timber much u^-cd for railroad sleep-
ers, posts, etc."

Received as Chylroma jarana. a name used Avithout a description. All species
of this genus are now referred to Lecythis.

50487. LucuMA macrocarpa Huber. Sapotaceu-.

"Seed of the cu'i'iribd grande, an edil>le fruit."

A medium-sized tree Avith cinnamon-gray bark and .!.'labruu.■^ lanceolate
leaves crowded at the tips of the branches. The globose fruit, 10 centimeters
in diameter, contains 6 to 10 shining brown seeds. Cultivated m Brazil for its
fruit. (Adapted from IJaher, Boletim do Mtiseu Puruense, vol. 3, p. 57.)

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. tS

60466 to 50517 — Continued.

50488. l.vcuMA itivicoA Gaertn. f. Sapolaceti'.

"Seed of an edible fruit very much in use here. Known aj= culitiribd.''
A small handsome tree with bright-green leaves, indigenous to tropical
America. The fruit is very variable, fi-om small and carissalike to the size and
shape of a large hen's egs;, with yellow, sweet, rich, rather dry pulp inclosing
one or two large seeds. The mealy pulp tastes somewhat like an inspiced
pumpkin custard flavored Avith nanca. It is eaten out of hand. ('Adapted
from The Philippine Farmer, vol. 5, p. 23, and The Philippine Agricultural
Revieir, vol. 9. p. 2-'i9.)

50489. Mammka amekicana L. Clusiaceae. Mamey.
"Seed of the abrico."

A tree native to tropical America, cultivated in Jamaica up. to .3,000 feet.
The large fruit is edible. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra- Tropical Plants,
. , p. 296.)

For previous introduction, gee S. P. I. Ko. 47425.

50490. Maximiliana sp. Phoenicacese. Palm.
"Seed."

'^^'50491. Oryza latifolia Desv. Poaceee. Wild rice.

"A kind of native rice growing on not-invmdated soil in Marajo. It is an
interesting kind for several reasons. In the fii'st place, it is the tallest I ever
heard of, growing sometimes to a height of 8 feet. In the second place, it is
a perennial kind, growing in large isolated bunches for several years, flower-
ing and bearing seeds the whole year round. Its leaves are very broad. The
kernels may not have any industrial or culinary value, but as a cattle feed the
green plant might be useful. Besides this I consider this kind interesting
from a phj-togeographical standpoint, demonstrating that real native kinds of
rice are to be foimd in the Amazonian region." {Goeldi.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47029.
60492. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

"Plants of No. 262."
50493. Okyza sp. Poaceae. Wild rice.

"Wild water rice plants."
60494. Oryza sp. Poacese. Wild rice.

" (No. 296.) Wild rice plants from Belem."
60496. Oryza sp. Poacese. Wild rice.

"(No. 290.) Wild rice plants from Soure."
60496. Physalis angulata L. Solanacese.

"Seed of camapu." •

A much-branched herb with very small flowers and a fruiting calyx which
is conical-ovoid with a sunken base, 10-angled loosely inflated, at length well
filled by the greenish yellow berry. Found in open rich ground from Penn-
sylvania to Minnesota and southward. (Adapted from Gray's New Manual of
Botany, seventh edition, p. 715.)
50497. RoLLiNiA MUCOSA (Jacq.) Baill. Annonaceae.

"Plants of Cachiman morveux."

The flowers of this species have oblong corolla lobes spreading outward in
such a way as not inaptly to represent a tricom hat. The areoles of the fruit

74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOBTED.

60466 to 50517--Continued.

are gibbous or convex. The viscous pulp is edible but of poor flavor. It
grows spontaneously in the forests of Martinique and is very rarely cultivated;
known locally as cachiinan morveux. (Adapted from Journal of the Washing-
ton Academy of Sciences, vol. 6. p. 374-)

Received as Annona obtusiflora, which is referred to this species by Doctor
Safford .

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44659.
60498. Stenocalvx sp. ^Malpighiacese.

•'Plants."

50499. Stercllia speciosa Schum. Sterculiaceae.

"A tall ornamental tree with seeds which are supposed to l)e edible after
ha\4ng been roasted."

50500. Syagrus drudei Beccari. Phoenicacese. Palm.
A palm with a stem 2 to 5 meters high and smooth rigid linear glaucous leaf-
lets on a rachis Ih meters long. The 15 to 20 branches of the s])adix are grace-
fully erect and l)ear dry yellowish drupes. Native to the central mountainous
region of Brazil. (Adapted from Mariius, Flora Bra»iliensis, rol. -J, p. 4V'i-)
50501 to 50505. Theobroma cacao L. Sterculiacese. Cacao.

50501. 'Seeds from the Purus River. Now in cultivation here in botani-
cal gardens. *'

50502. 'Seeds."

50503. "Plants bearmg red pods."'

50504. -Plants."

50505. 'Seeds of the red-shelled cacao which we obtained a few years
ago from Trinidad, British West Indies, for the botanical gardens. "

50506 to 50508. Theobroma graxdiflora (Willd.) Schum. Sterculiace*.

50506. " Cupu-assii fruits, the fine pulp of which is used to make refresh-
ing drinks and jellies."

50507. "Plants." 50508. ''Plants."'
50509. Theobroma microcarpa Mart. Sterculiacese.

"Plants. Originally from the Purus River."

The seeds of this tree are used as a substitute for cacao and are even con-
sidered by some to be superior to the true cacao. It is not grown commercially
as yet, however. (Adapted from Correa, Flora do Brazil, p. 101.)
50510 and 50511. Theobroma speciosa Willd. Sterculiacese.

50510. "Plants of cacau-y. The small cacao, the fruits of which have
a delicious pulp which one eats by sucking the seeds. It grows wild
in the forests here. " ,

50511. "Plants."

50512. Theobroma sp. Sterculiacese.

"Pods of the common variety." ,

50513. Theobroma sp. Sterculiacese.
"Plants of the common variety."

50514. Theobroma sp. Sterculiacese.
"Plants."

Received as Theobroma orata, for which a place of publication has not yet
been found.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 75

60466 to 50617 — Continued.

50615. Theobroma sp. Sterculiaceae.
"Plants of the common variety."

50516. (Undetermined.)
"Fruits."

Received as Platonia insignia, but it does not agree with material received
earlier under that name.

50517. (Undetermined.)
" Mamaca plants."

50518. MiLLETTiA MEGASPERMA (F. Mucll.) Benth. Fabacej^.
From New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by Hugh Dixson, Aber-
• geldie. Received June 3, 1920.

"This plant is quite unUke Chinese or Japanese varieties of wistaria. It has dark-
gi'een foliage and is a rank grower when established; mine is growing over a park rail-
ing 90 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 5 feet high, and has to be kept within bounds on
width and height. It is not particular as to soil, but I would not advise a heavy clay.
The plant stands 8 to 10 degrees of frost without injury. The fiow.ers are darker pui^ple
than those of the Chinese variety, sweet scented, and in dense panicles. It is a very
shy eeeder with seldom more than one seed in a pod, but it strikes root freely when
layered and also from cuttings. The root of a la> er afterwards potted had the largest
number of nodules I have ever seen on any leguminous plant. It is an exceedingly
rare plant simply because it is not known." (Dixson.)

50519. Rhus potanini Maxim. Anacardiaceae.

From Jamaica Plain, Ma8.s. Seeds presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, Arnold
Arboretum. Received June 4, 1920.

"Collected in northern Honan by Joseph Hers." (Sargent.)

An elegant Chinese shrub remarkable for the bright coloring of the leaves in autumn.
The long graceful leaves are made up of deeply serrate leaflets. (Adapted from The
Gardeners' Magazine, vol. 52, p. 721.)

On this sumach a gall insect makes its home, producing large inflated galls which
the Chinese utilize for dyeing black. The foreigners found that the galls contain a
great percentage of tannin and use them for dyeing purposes, exporting vast quantities
from Hankow especially, under the name of Chinese gallnuts.

For previous introduction, see S. P. T. No. 40717.*

50520. Chamaedorea geonomaeformis Wendl. Phoenicaceae.

Palm.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by A. Robertson Proschowsky. Received
June 4. 1920.
"A very graceful dioecious palm which, on account of its small size and easy cul-
ture as a pot plant, should have some importance for decoration." (Proschowsky.)

50521. Placus balsamifer (L.) Baill. Asteracess.

(Blumea balsamifera DC.)
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Elmer D. Merrill, director,
Bui'eaii of Science. Received June 6, 1920.
A perennial shrubby plant, native to Borneo. The leaves when bruised smell
strongly of camphor and are used medicinally by the natives. The gum from this
tree is known as "Nagai camphor." (Adapted from MacrniUan, A Handbook of
Tropical Gardening and Planting, second edition, p. 509.)

76 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

50522 to 50524. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabaceae. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Mukden, China. Seeds presented by -Albert W. Pontius, American consul
general. Received June 7, 1920.
Market beans requested for the OflSce of Forage-Crop Investigations.
50622. "ITei tow (black)."

"A small flat shining black bean used when boiled, salted, and fermented
as the main ingredient in a sauce; also fed, when boiled, to water buffaloes."
(Frank N. Meyer.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45294.

50523. "ffswoc/im/iManf/iOM (small golden yellow bean)."

50524. ''Pai met tou (white-crested bean)."

A late-maturing bean, yellow with a "white eyebrow."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30745.

50525. Syzygitjim cumini (L.) Skeels. Myrtacese. Jambolan.

(Eugenia jamholana Lam.)
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Elmer D . Merrill, director,
Buieau of Science. Received June 8, 1920.
Duhat. A widely distributed Philippine timber tree frequently culti\-ated for its
fruit which in size, color, and flavor resembles a black cherr\'. The grayish or pale-
brown wood is moderately hard to hard and dxirable; even the sap wood is rarely at-
tacked by beetles. It is used for the building of ships, wharves, and bridges, for
fumitiu"e and cabinetwork, and for the heavy parts of musical instruments. (Adapted
from Schneider, Commercial Woods of the Philippines: Their Preparation and Uses,
Manila Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 14, p. 189.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43217.

50526. Acer sp. Aceracese. Maple.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Seeds presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, Arnold
Arboretum. Received June 11, 1920.
"A green-barked variety collected in northern Honan, China, by Joseph Hera."

{Sargent.)

50527. Attalea cohune Mart. Phoenicacege. . Cohune.

From Ceiba, Honduras. Seeds presented by Charles N. Willard, American
consul. Received June 11, 1920. < /, ■

"With the demand for combating the use of poison gas in the war, it was found that
the shell of the cohime nut when carbonized acted as a preventive against the injurious
effects of the gas. It therefore became the principal element used in the manufacture
of the gas mask. The utilization of the cohune nut for war purposes served to bring
to light an industry which may be permanent, namely, the extraction of oil from the
kernel of the nut. The cohune (or corozo) nut is a product of the manaca palm, is
indigenous to tropical countries. an<l is found mostly on low, damp lands, along creeks
and rivers. It thrives best in the doep forests, and the greatest supply is found in
virgin forest lands, of which there are extensive areas in Honduras, .(ipg}/

■"The nuts grow in large oblong clusters weighing probably 75 pounds each. A
single tree will have from one to four clusters on it at a time, with an average produc-
tion of four clusters a year to the treg. The nut varies in size from Ih to 3 inches in
length and from 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The shell is hard and dense, with an
average thickness of one-fointh to half an inch. For cracking the nuts preparatory

APRIL 1 TO MAY 3i; lt>20. 77

to extracting the oil, two varieties of machines are used. One is d«*ignftted a
'knuckle ' machine, in which the nuts drop from a hopper between heavy knuckles,
thus cracking the shell. The other is called an 'impact' machine. It operates by a
centrifugal motion which propels the nut against the side of a large metal bowl with
sufficient force to break the shell. The oil can then be extracted from this copra,
or crushed product. ' '^^^^

'"The oil is high grade, said to be sui)erior to coconut oil, and finds a ready sale for
cooking purposes, being claimed to be adapted for any use to which a good cooking oil
may be put.

"The Aguan River valley contains a single field of these nut-bearing trees extending
GO to 70 miles up the river from its mouth and with an average \\ idth of 10 to 12 miles."
CWillard:)

50528. Ananas sativus Scliult. f. Bromeliaceap. Pineapple.
From San Jacinto, D. F., Mexico. Shoots presented by Sr. Jope Duvallon,

Director de Agricultura. Received June 19, 1920.
"A 'spineless pineapple, called Cayena, from Coatepec zOne." (DuvaUow.)

50529. Cyclamex rohlfsianum Aschers. PrimulacQae. Cyclamen.
From Libia, Tripoli. Tubers presented by Dr. E. O. Fenzi. ,, Received June 19,

1920.

"I hope that some of your cyclamen specialists may succeed in evolving a new
type combining the characters of Cyclamen and o/ Dodecatheon." (Fenzi.)

A plant native to the gi-ottos of Gureina, Libia, where the yellow ellipsoid tubers
grow in the fissures. The stem, 5 centimeters long, bears circular leaves, variegated
\\-ith silvery splotches and variously incised, on petioles 3 to 18 centimeters long.
The fragi-ant pale-purple flowers appear in autumn; the exserted anthers bring it
near the neighboring genus, Dodecatheon. (Adapted from Bulletin de I'Herbier
Boissier, vol. .5, p. .528.)

50530. Zelkoya sinica C. Sclmeid. Ulmacese.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Seeds presented by Prof. ('. S. Sargent, director,

Arnold Arboretum. Received June 19, 1920.

A rare Chinese tree about 17 meters (60 feet) high, with smooth pale-gray bark

which exfoliates in small thin roundish flakes, leaving many brown scars. The small

leaves are crenately serrate. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsoniunat, rol. 3,

p. 286.)

50531 to 50539.

From Keijo, Chosen (Korea). Seed presented by Miss Katheriiie Wambold.
Received June 21, 1920.

50531. HoLcus SORGHUM L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
"Soo soo; may be used for bread or porridge."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42060.

50532. Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton. MenthacecC. Perilla.
"Tul hai, or iUl g&i, utilized for oiling the excellent oil paper used on mud

floors in Chosen."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 42062.

60533. Phaseolus angulakis (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Fabaceae.

Adsuki bean.
"Fat, peas."
For previous introduction, see S. V. I. No. 42063.

2211—23 6

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60531 to 60639 — Continued.

60634. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabacese. Mung bean.

"N6k too; used for 'mook,' a jelly."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42064.
60636 and 60536. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean.

(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

60686. "Kong bean."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42059.
60636. "Zbn^ bean; this is used for making sauce."

60637. ViGNA CYLiNDRiCA (Stickm.) Skeels. Fabacese. Catjang.
"Tong poo; may be used as 'mook,' a sort of jelly."

60638. ViGNA SESQurPEDALis (L.) Fruwirth. Fabacese. Yard-Long bean.
"Pat ke cho kivang, for flour or bread."

60639. ZiziPHUS JUJUBA Mill. Rhamnacea. Jujube.
(Z. saliva Gaertn.)

" Tai chew, Korean dates."

60540 to 50542.

From Palis, France. Plant material purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received May 20, 1920.

60640. MoLiNiA CAERULEA (L.) Moeuch. Poacese. Grass.
Seed of a grass which is introduced in a few localities in the Eastern States

from New England to Pennsylvania. In Europe this is considered to be a
good forage grass. A form with striped leaves is cultivated as an ornamental
for use in borders. (Adapted from Hitchcock, Genera of Grasses of the United
States, U. S. Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 772, p. 50.)

In the early stages this grass makes a fairly good grade of hay.
50641. Stachys sieboldii Miquel. Menthacese.

Tubers of a Chinese plant valuable for food. It is completely hardy and
easy of cultivation. The crisp ivorj'-white tubers, 2 to 3 inches long, may be
eaten in the fresh state, boiled, fried like salsify, made into sauce, or made into
fritters. An analysis of the tubers shows the following percentages: Starch,
17.80; protein, 4.31; fat, 0.55; cellulose, 1.34; mineral, 1.81; water, 74.19.
(Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol. 3, p. 16.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21702.
50542. Trisetum flavescens (L.) Beauv. Poacese. Grass.

"A grass resembling tall meadow oat-grass, growing on open ground, in
copses and meadows, which may prove valuable as a forage crop. Native to
Eiu-ope and Asia." (A. S. Hitchcock.)

50543 to 50579. Pyeus spp. Malacese. Pear.

From Talent, Oreg. Cuttings collected in China by Prof. F. C. Reimer, super-
intendent, Southern Oregon Agricultiuul Experiment Station. Received
Januarj' 9, 1920. Numbered Jime, 1920.
"Varieties which I regard as very promising for America and of verj- great value.
The introduction of this material, I beUevo, marks an epoch in American horticulture;
this material can not be duplicated without great cost and real personal risk."
(Reinw.)

"We have this material grafted on four kinds of stocks which will give us an inter-
esting experiment, namely, Kieffer stocks, Pyrus serrulata stocks grown by us here,

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. '79

French stocks sent to us by Jackson & Perkins, and Japanese slocks sent to us by
Prof. Reimer. The grafts will be put out in the department grounds and watched
this summer for the presence of insects and disease." (B. T. Galloivay.)

50543.

"No.

1."

50544.

"No.

2."

50545.

"No.

3."

50546.

"No.

4."

50547.

"No.

5."

50548.

"No.

6."

50549.

"No.

7."

50550.

"No.

8."

50551.

"No.

i>."

50552.

"No.

10."

50553.

"No.

11."

50554.

"No.

12."

50555.

"No.

13."

50556.

"No.

14."

50557.

"No.

15."

50558,

"No.

16."

50559.

"No.

17."

50560.

"No.

18."

50561.

"No.

19."

50562.

"No.

20."

50663.

"No.

21."

50564.

"No.

22."

50565.

"No.

23."

60566.

"No.

24."

50667.

"No.

25."

50568.

"No.

26."

50569.

"No.

27."

60670.

"No.

28."

50571.

"No.

29."

60672.

"No.

30."

6057J.

"No.

31."

60574.

"No.

32."

60575.

"No.

33."

50576.

"No.

34."

60577.

"No.

35."

50578.

"No.

36."

60579.

"No.

37."

50580. Aralia cachemirica Decaisne. Araliacese.

P'rom Rochester, N. Y. Plant presented by John Dunbar, assistant superin-
tendent of Parks. ReceiA-ed March 30, 1920. Numbered June, 1920.
A Aigorous, erect, roughly pubescent shrub, 5 to 10 feet high, native to the tem-
perate Himalayas. The large leaAes have pale lower surfaces and the white flowers
are borne in panicled umbels. It is a useful fodder for goats. (Adapted from Collett,
Flora Slmlensis, p. 216, and Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1,
p. 2S7.)

For pre\ious ijitroduction, see S. P. I. No. 42607.

50581. GossYpiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From the City of Mexico. D. F., Mexico. Seed presented by Francisco V. Vidal.
Received April 26, 1920.

"A drought-resistant cotton tree which has grown by accident in a crack in the
cement between a masonry vault and a wall. The conditions under which the plant
has developed both regarding food and moisture have been remarkable. The plant
has produced about 230 bolls. There are others like it growing wild in the vicinity
which present the same characteristic of resistance to drought, but not in such a de-
gi'ee as this one. Although the boll is small, I have decided to plant the seeds again
in a regular field and cultivate them." ( Vidal.)

50582. .\xLiUM SATIVUM L. Liliacete. Garlic.

From Tamingfu, Chihli. North China. Sets presented by Rev. Horace W.
Houlding, South Chihli Mission. Received June 19. 1920.

"Compound bulbs of the white garlic common here. Immense quantities are used
all through this region." (Houlding.)

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50583. CoLOCASiA esculexta (L.) Scliott. Araceie. Dasheen.

From f'anton. Kwansrtung. China. Tiil)ei-s presented Ity (i. \Veidn>an (Jroff.
Canton Christian College. Received June 28. 1920.
"■Hung v(/ci v. A popular variety widely planted in Kwantunsr. Not so long in
form as the Pun lotuj u. vvliich it resembles except for the red colorine: of the sprout
which gives it its name of 'redbud.' The flesh is white but spotted with yellow: Aery
mealy and good. A medium early Aariety and heavy yielder. Planted in l'\'bruary
or March and haivested about September. It is planted wid(^ly and brings a hig:h
price on the markets." {Groff.)

50584 to 50586.

From 8an .lose, Costa Rica. Collected by Wil.^on Popenoe. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agric-ulture. Received .Ttme IS.
1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popondp.

50584. Persea Americana Mill. Laurace;e. Avocado.
( /'. f/rntistiinia Gaertn. f. i

'■(No. 380. May 30. 1920.) Uudwodd of avocado No. 14. from the grounds of
Chaille and ^Vssmann, in Sa.n ViceiUe. a .suburb of San .To,-e. Thi< Aariety is
recommended by Don Oton Jimenez as the be:<t with which he is fami'iar. It is
of the West Indian race and is said to ha^e been grown from a seed brought froni
Santa Clara, on the Atlantic side of Costa Rica. The tree is probal)ly 30 or 40
years old at least and is 40 feet high, broad, and round topped, with a well-
formed crown and a shapely trunk branching 8 to 10 feet above the ground.
The fruit, which is said to ripen in September and October, is green, obbvoid in
form, and probably a pound in weight at maturity. I have not seen the mature
fruit, hence can not describe its quality nor the size of the ;-eed.

'It is thought that some of the We'-t Indian varietie- of Costa Rica, which
have been grown in the highlands at altitudes of 1.000 tx) (l.(X)0 feet, may ripen
their fruits at a time of the year which will make them valual)le in California or
Florida, more probably the latter. The variety under consideration comes
from an altitude of approximately 4.000 foot. It can not be expected that it
will prove to be much hardier than the We^t Indian sorts now grown in Flurida.''

50585. Persea Americana Mill. Laurace:!-.
(P. gratissinm Gaertn. f . )

'■( Xo. 387. May 30, 1920.) Rudwood of the nnuarote de anix. (irpini-dtc dr mono,
or ngu'irafc de nmn-Miia ('anise -fla\-ored av(,cado, monlvcy's avocado, oi' apple
avocado). A wild aAocado which I have seen only in the vicinity of La Palma
and San Isidro. about 15 miles from San .lose, but which is reported also from
Turrialba. The character of the tree and fruit are such as to suggest that this
species, which is certainly indigenous in the mountains of central Costa Rica,
is the wild prototype of the cultivated Guatemalan race, if not of the West
Indian as well (since it is believed that botli races are derived fn.m a single
species). The fruiting habit of the tree suggests the Guatemalan race more than
the West Indian, as also the hard, gi-anular shell and the general character of the
fruit. The only point in which the plant differs noticeably from the cultivate<l
Guatemala^ avocado is in the aniselike odor and flavor of the bark, leaves,
and fruit. The wild tree, which has been studied by Don Oton Jimenez
and myself, has been observed up to the praeent only at elevations be-
tween 4,500 and 5,000 feet. It is not found in the forest, but, like several
other species of Persea and allied genera which occur in Costa Rica, it
fi-equents open places close to small streams and brooks or is found asso-
ciated with a few other trees along the margins of such watercourses.
The region in which it grows is one of abundant rainfall with cool but never
cold weather, and the soil is a substantial clay loam. The trees we have seen
have not been in any case more than 40 feet high, and all were of erect,

APRIL 1 TO MAY ai, 1920. 81

60684 to 50586— ConliiiiuHl. 0/'

almost slender habit. In goneral appearan((- they can s(~arcely be diatinguisheil
from Guatemalan avoeadow; the folias^e is of a somewhat lighter shade of green
than is common in the latter. The leaves are thiek and stiff (for an aNoeado),
glabrous on the upper surface, and sparsely pul)erulent below. Tlie fruits, so
far as observed, are borne singly on stout fruit^talks about 4 inches long. The
form is roundish oblate, the greatest diameter being 2 to 3 inches. The stem
is inserted without depression, nearly cenlrally, and the apex is oidy siightly
flattened. There is sometimes a faint crease down one side of the fruit, fiom the
stem nearly to the apex. The surface is moss green in color and distinctly peb-
bled, 'i'he dots are few to numei-ous. small and yellowisli. The skin is 1 to 3
millimeters thick, very coarsely granular in texture. aii<l so hard as to be woody.
The flesh is dull whitish or pale brown near the seed, freciuently yellowL^h in the
fully ripe fruit, and close to the shell tinged with green. There are no fibers
through the flesh, but there are numerous small, hard bodies which suggest the
stone cells of certain pears. These give the flesh a gritty feeling in the mouth,
described as 'sandy' by the natives. The flavor is strong, suggesting anise, but
with a less noticeable nutty flavor, such as is possessed by cultivated avocados.
The aniselike element is so predominant and so strong that the fruit is scarcely
etlible. I am told, however, that it varies in ([uantity and that the fruits of
some trees are much better than those of others. The seed is very large, oblate,
with both seed coats adhering closely to the cotyledons. It resembles in every
way the seeds of many Guatemalan avocados. The flowo'ing season is March
and .Vpril. and the fruits ripen a year from the following May or June; that ie,
in 12 to 15 months. The fruits from some of the wild trees are harvested by the
natives and carried into the villagei!, where they are sold. In general, however,
the aguncate de ank is little esteemed, most of the natives going so fai- as to say
it is not good to eat. In regard to the common name, aguacatc dc nnis is the one
generally used in the vicinity of La Palma. and agiiacate de mono is occasionally
heard. In Tunialba I am told that the name agtiacate de inanzana is current.
■•This species will be studied further to determine its relationship with the
cultivated avocados. It is introduced with this object in view and in the hope
that it may prove to be a vigorous stock plant on which to graft some of the
cultivated avocados."
50586. DuGGENA PANAMF.Nsis (Cav.) Standi. Rubiacea?.

•(No. 385. May 30. 1920. Herb. No. 991.) Cuttings of an attractive shrub
found wild and cultivated in the region of La Palma, at elevations of about
5,000 feet. The region is one of cool, moist climate and heavy scil. The plant,
which has narrow, long-pointed leaves, is of erect habit and reaches about 10
feet in height. Its flowers, which are freely produced on graceful pendent
panicles about 4 iiiches long, are small, star shaped, and of delicate pink color.
Said to grow readilv from cuttings. The species merits a trial in southein
Florida and Caliiornia.

50587. Oryza sativa L. Poacess. Rice.

From Vercelli. Italy. Seed presented by Dr. Noyello Novelli, director, Stazione
Sperimentale di Risicoltura. Received June 12, 1920.

" Yelloir Eadg Ardizzmie." {Novelli.).

A rice of low erect growth with delicate yellowish .green culms. The endosperm is
brittle, permitting the securing of a commercial rice of pearly transparent brightness,
with a fain't' y^jilow tinge.-. The ability, to ^fcool is on the aver^^e with, in some cases
superior to, that of the common early ricas, and from the reports of, the weight of the
unpolislied grain one may conclude ths-t tl}is variety is verv productive. The residue
from millin«: is good,.,andj,jtliei;e is,,but,a f^m^U percentage, of ^V^).§|(e.^ (Adapted from
II Giormde di RisicoHura. vol. 9, p. 20.)

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50588. Ulmus pumila L. Ulmaceae. Elm.

From Peking, Chihli. China. Seed presented by the Forestry- Department of
the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, through Forsythe Sherfesee.
Received June 22. 1920.
The Chinese drought-resistant elm which has proved to be a very valuable tree
for practically the entire United States.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45025.

50589. Ulmus pltmila L. Ulmaceae. Elm.

From Nanking, Kiangsu, China. Seeds presented by J. Hers, secretary' of the
Lung Hai Railway, from near Chengchow, Honan, through .John H. Reisner,
Nanking University. Received June 24, 1920.

"The Chinese elm has proved to be adapted to a verj' wide area of country. It ha.s
proved to be one of the best trees for shelter-belt work in the arid Northwest and
thrives in the central part of the Great Plains region and throughout California."
(David Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45025.

50590. Andropogox sp. Poaceae. Grass.

From Kisantu. Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. Vanderyst.
Received July 29, 1920.

Numbered for couAenience in testing by the Office of Forage-Crop Inve'tigations.

50591 and 50592.

From New Orleans, La. Plant material presented by Charles Dittmann. Re-
ceived May 29, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Dittmann.

50591. AsTROCARYUM sp. Phceuicaceae.
"7?ic/aiassu nuts from Brazil."

This might be the one from which the fiber tucum is obtained.

50592. CouEPiA sp. Rosacese.
"Otida nuts from Brazil."

50593. Andropogon sp. Poaceae. Grass.

From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. Vanderyst.
Received July 29. 1920.

Numbered for convenience in testing by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

50594 and 50595. Orbignya speciosa (Mart.) Barb.-Rodr. Phoeni-

caceae. Babassu.

From New Orleans, La. Plant material presented by Charles Dittmann. Received
May 29, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Dittmann, except as otherwise stated.
50594. "Babassu nuts from Brazil. fNo. l.j"

"In the Provinces of El Oro and Azuay. Ecuador, is a large American -owned
tract of land called 'Rosa de Oro y Piedad.' which is located partly among the
foothills of the western Andes and partly on the coastal plain, about 5.000
acres being practically level. With the exception of a limited area that has
been cleared for pastures and cacao growing, the property is covered with the
usual tropical growth, including timber of variable^ value.

"Nut-bearing palm trees (Orbignya speciosa) occupy a fan-shaped area 1^
miles wide and many miles long, one plat of a thousand acres carr\-ing 10 or
more trees to the acre. Each tree bears one to three bunches of nuts, a bunch
containing 5,000 to 9.000 nuts, and has a stalk several feet in length with 500 to 700

APBIL. 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 88

50694 and 60596 — Continued.

branch stalks, each of which bears 5 to 20 nuts. When the nuts are ripe the
stalk falls to the ground, the harvest continuing throughout the year. The eeti.-
mated average jdeld of nuts per tree each year is 1,000 pounds, one-half the
weight being lost in drying. The kernel represents one-third the weight of the
dried nut and contains 60 per cent of palm oil, each tree averaging 100 pounds
of oil.

"Jklachinery has been installed for crushing the nuts and extracting the oil,
which finds a mai'ket in the United States. " {Frederick W. Goding.).

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41254.
50696. "Babassu nuts from Brazil. (No. 2.)"
See preceding number for description.

50596. Andropogon sp. Poacese. Grass.

From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. Vanderyst.
Received July 29, 1920.
Numbered for convenience in 'testing by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

50597 to 50607.

Fi'om Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by James Birch Rorer, Asociaci6n
de Agricultores del Ecuador. Received June 14, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr.
Rorer except where otherwise noted.
50597. Annona squamosa L. Annonaceae. Sugar-apple.

"Seeds from two very good fruits, from Chobo, Las Guayaa, Ecuador. "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47875.
60598. Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Swartz. Csesalpiniacese. ^''

"Pride of Barbados, fi'om Chobo, Las Guayas, Ecuador."

This Caesalpinia is widely distributed throughout the Tropics because of the
beauty of its blossoms. Where favorably situated, with plenty of light and
sunshine and ample space for development, it attains the dimensions of a large
shrub or small tree. Its dark -green pinnate leaves are decidedly ornamental,
and the flowers, 2 inches in diameter, in magnificent open clusters at the points
of the shoots, are scarlet, edged with gold, a striking combination, the effect of
which is heightened by the crisping or frilling of the margins of the petals.
The long red stamens also form another notable feature. (Adapted from the
Journal of Horticulture and Home Farmer, third series, vol. 66, p. 204.)

50599. Canna sp. Cannacese. Canna.
"Plantanillo, a wild canna with yellow flowers, from Chobo, Las Guayas,

Ecuador."

50600. Canna sp. Cannaceae. Canna.
"Plantanillo, a wild canna with red flowers, from Chobo. "

50601. Cassia occidentalis L. Caesalpiniaceae.

"Small legume possibly good for cover crop, fi'om Pascuales, Las Guayas,
Ecuador. "

A low shrub with a leaf like the mimosa. The Stinkard's root, as it is some-
times called, is a powerful drastic; homeopaths infuse it in spirits of wine and
employ it as quinine; the beans are sometimes made into coffee, as maize is in
the United States. (Adapted from Burton, The Highlands of Brazil, vol. 2,
p. 60.)

For pre^'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42830.

84 SEEDS AND PL.ANTS IMPORTED.

60697 to 60607— Continued.

60602. Maximilianea vitifolia (Willd.) Krug and Urb. Cochhjispermaceai.

{Cochlospermum hibiscoides Kunth. i

"Sill- cotton, peed and lint from Summit, ('anal Zone. "

"A common shrub or Fmall tree of eastern and central Guatemala fi'om the
highlands at about 4.000 feet down to a level of 1,000 feet or perhaps lower.
The plant occa.sionally reaches a height of 35 feet, is always stiff, rather sparsely
branched, and bears stouj^ branchlet." which usually carry leaAes only toward
their tips. The plant is leafless from December or .January to May in most
sections, and at this period it produce.^ at the end of the branchlets numerous
large yellow flowers, single, brilliant in color, with a deep-orange center. They
are followed by oval s5ed pods as large as a hen's egg. ' ( Wilson Popenoe.)

For previoas introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 44821.
50603. M1M0.SA sp. Mimosaceae.

"Espino. from Chobo. Las Guayas. Ecuador, a plant which may become a
pest in pastures, but is good for hedges. "'
60604. Prunus serotixa Ehrh. Amygdalaceae. Capulin.

"Capulin. from Ambato. Ecuador."

" The wild cherrj% found both wild and cultivated in the mountains of Guate-
mala, from elevations of about 4,000 feet up to 9.000 feet or perhaps higher.
As commonly seen, the tree is erect, often somewhat slender, reaching a height
of about .30 feet, the trunk stout and occasionally as much as 3 feet thick, and
the bark rough and grajTsh. The young branchlets are dotted with graj^sh
lenticels. The leaves, which are borne upon slender petioles three-fourths of an
inch long, are commonly 4\ inches in length. l\ to IJ inches in breadth at the
widest point, oblong-lanceolate in outline, with a long, slender tip. The upper
surface is dull green, the lower surface glaucou.s. and the margin is rather finely
serrate. The flowers, which are produced from January to May, are white,
about three-eighths of an inch wide, and very numerous on .slender racemes 2
to 4 inches in length. As many as lo or 20 fruits sometimes develop on a single
raceme, but many drop off before reaching maturity, with the result that two
to five ripe fruits are commonly found on each raceme. The season of ripening
in Guatemala is from May to September. The ripe fruits, which are slightly
oblate in form and up to three-fourths of an inch in diameter, separate readily
from the short fruitstalks, leaving the green .5-toothed calyxes adhering to the
latter. In color the fruit is deep glossy maroon -purple. The skin is. thin and
tender, but so firm that the fruit is not easily injured by handling. The flesh
is pale green, meaty, but full of juice. The flavor is sweet, suggestive of the
Bigarreau iyY>e of cheiTy. with a trace of bitterness in the skin. The stone is a
trifle large in comparison to the size of the fruit.

'"Pleasant to eat out of hand, this cheny can also be eaten in varioiis other
ways — stewed or made into preserves or jams. In Guatemala it is most commonly
eaten out of hand and as a sweet preserve.

"This species does not appear to be adapted to hot tropical seacoasts, but it
seems to be distinctly subtropical in character. It may succeed in moist sub-
tropical regions, such as Florida, where other types of cherries do not thrive."
{Wilson Popenoe.) "i- Ui-io isr •• ''■ »>j'

For pre\ious introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 4488-5.

50605. PsimuM guajava L. Mj-rtacese. Guava.

' • Seeds from the largest fruit of this kind I have ever seen ; it measured a little
over 3 inches in diameter."

For preAious introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 48575. •

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 85

50697 to 50607— Continued. :V.

50606. SiDA RHoMBiFOLiA L. Malvacett.
"Esvoha, from Chobo, Lae Guayas, Ecuador."

A lialf-shrubby weed growing by the roadsides and in open places, having
yejlow flowers which open at about half-past 10 o'clock in the niorniiiy: and soon
fade to a whitish color. It yields a good fiber, which in Auslialia is known as
Queensland hemp. Tliis is fine, strong, wliite, and lustrous and is ea.sily ex-
tracted. It is softer and finer than jute, but shorter. E\])oriments made with
this fiber show that a cord 12.5 millimeters in circumference will sustain a
weight of 400 pounds. In (lUam fresh plants are gathered each morning and
made into bundles which serve as brooms. (Adapted from SaH'onl. Cst/ul
Plants o/Guam, p. 375.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 46990.

50607. SoLANUM QUiTOENSE Lam. Solanacese. Naranjilla.
•■NaianjiHa. From fruits bought in the market at Guayaquil, Ecuador."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47951.

50608. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels. Myrtacete. Jambolan.

(Eugenia jambolana Lam.)
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Elmer D. Merrill, director,
Bureau of Science. Received June 19, 1920.
A tall handsome tree native to southern Asia, ascending to an altitude of 5,000 feet
in Kumaon and Polynesia and probably hardy in extratropical latitudes. The edible
fruit is about the size of a cherry and is purplish black when ripe; it may perhaps be
improved by culture: fruits li inches long have been produced under cultivation.
The seeds are used as a remedy for diabetes. (Adai)ted from Mueller, Select. Ertra-
Tropical Plants, p. £1S.)
For preAdous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43217.

50609 to 50623.

From Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Hany Johnson.
Received June 7, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

50609. Begonia sp. Begoniacese. Begonia.
'■ (No. 182.) A rather abundant rhizomatous plant from Chama, with smooth

leaves 6 to 12 inches in diameter. The cymes of white flowers on long stems
are very ornamental."

50610. Begonia sp. Begoniacese. Begonia.
'■(No. 173.) An upright plant from Chama, with white flowers and reddish

leaves."

50611. Begonia sp. Begoniacese. Begonia.

• ■ -!*'(No. 180.) An upright plant from Coban, with pink flowers. Seems to
prefer clay soils."

50612. Begonia sp. Begoniacese. , Begonia.
"(No. 181.) An upright plant from Cliama, with smooth leaves and i)ink

flowers. Very ornamental v,'hen in full flower."

50613. Begonia sp. Begoniacese. Begonia.
'■(No. 172.) Similar to Beyonia ricinifolia. A plant from Chama. with pink

flowers and leaves marked with deep green on a lighter (ifld. Plant smaller
here." ,.,...

50614. Chamaedorea sp. Phoenicacese. Pacaya.
"(.No. 183.) Pacaya palm."

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 44050.

86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

60609 to 60623— Continued.

50615. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacese. Morning-glory.
"(No. 176.) A very ornamental \ine, vigorous, covered with soft prickles.

The flowers, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, are pink with deeper pink veins; the
throat is yellow and the corolla thick and succulent."

50616. Lasiacis divaricata (L.) Hitchc. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 177.) A grasslike plant climbing up in second growth."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24879.

50617. Nymphaea blanda G. F. W. Meyer. Nymph^aceae. Water lily.
" (No. 184.) A tender, night-blooming water lily from Lago Izabal, native to

tropical America, mth creamy white flowers, 4 inches across, closing very early
in the morning. " (Peter Bisset.)

50618. Passiflora foetida L. Passifloraceae.

"(No. 175.) A hairy leaved plant, not a large grower, wliich may be of value
in hybridizing or as an ornamental. The flowers are light purple to almost blue,
and the calyx is laciniated. The edible fruit is bright cherry red, shining, and
three-eighths to three-fourths of an inch in diameter."

For pre\ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38989.

50619. RuBUS sp. Rosacese. Raspberry.
"(No. 167.) A ^'igo^ous grower with canes fiUly 10 feet long."

50620. Solanum sp. Solanacese.

"(No. 168.) From hillsides above Tactic. The plant climbs up through
the imderbrush. The leaves are similar to those of a tomato plant, and the
fruits look exactly like a small pepino (Solanum muricatum) and are about
half an inch long. I have not been able to find any use for the fruit, though it
does not have a bad flavor. It may be of use to cross with the pepino to produce
a more robust and fruitful plant."

50621. Tecoma sp. Bignoniacese.

"(No. 179.) A vine which grows to the tops of lofty trees and is veiy hand-
some when in flower. The flowers are pink and borne in terminal clusters."

50622. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 169.) A very pretty, semiscandent, lax plant, climbing up in the
second growth and flowering throughout the year; the fine tubular flowers
are bright red."

50623. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 185.) A small epiphytic shrub 2 to 2\ feet high with lavender, lilac-
like flowers in spikes 4 to 12 inches long borne from the very base of the plant
almost to the top. It is very pretty and floriferous and may be useful as a
hothouse plant. It should be easy to root from cuttings, as the plant is hard-
wooded. This specimen was found growing on a stump on the road to Chama."

50624. KoKiA DRYNARioiDES (Seem.) Lewton. Malvaceae. Kokio.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by J. F. Rock, botanist. College of
Hawaii. Received May 20, 1920.
"Seeds from a cultivated tree on Molokai." (Rock.)

An interesting tree with long-petioled cordate leaves and red, silky flowers. The
seeds in the thick woody ovoid capsule are covered Avith a short reddish brown tomen-
tum. Several trees occurred on the west end of Molokai at Mahana, but have now
died, oving to the ravages of cattle, sheep, and goats which eat off the bark and leaves.
(Adapted t'rf)m Rock, The Jndigtnous Trees of the Hawaiian Islands, p. 507.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47223.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920. 87

50625 to 50634.

From ("ape Town, (ape Colony. Seeds presented by J. Burtt Davy through
George H. Murphy, American consul general. Received June 18, 1920.
■■'An exceedingly valuable consignment which might be useful in Porto Rico."

50625 to 50633. Coffea spp. Rubiaceae. Coffee.

■ 50625. Coffea arabica columnaris Cramer.

A variety of Coffea arabica which is characterized by its slender columnar
growth. (Adapted from Teysmdnnia, vol. 18, p. 230.)

50626. (Coffea arabica maragogipe Froehn.

This variety is distinguished by the larger size and thicker character
of the leaves and fruit, and in these points it tends toward Coffea liberica.
It was discovered by Crisogono Jos6 Fernandez in 1870, and because of the
fine flavor of the beans has been introduced into Brazil and the ICngUsh
colonies. (Adapted from Engler, Botanische Jahrbiicher, vol. 25, p. 263.)

50627. Coffea arnoldiana Wildem.

A Belgian Kongo plant with deep-green obovate or oblong leaves, shining
above, becoming a deep reddish brown when dry. There are one to five
flowers to an involucre in the axillary inflorescence; the calyx is glossy and
the disk prominent in the fruit. (Adapted from Wildeman, Mission Emile
Laurent, p. 325.)

50628. Coffea aruwimiensis Wildem.

A sturdy tree with oblong or oblong-lanceolate leaves, obtuse at the
apex, the tip shortly acuminate, cuneiform at the base, brown when dry,
paler beneath. The flowers with short involucres are in axillary globular
clusters. The persistent sepals completely inclose the fruit, which is
surmounted with a short cylindrical disk. The inflorescence is covered
with a thick varnish, which is shining when dried. Native to Belgian
Kongo. (Adapted from Wildeman, Mission Emile Laurent, p. 321.)

50629. Coffea canephora sankuruensis Wildem.

A plant with elliptic-oblong leaves shortly acuminate, roimded at the
base and summit, dull and paler beneath, shining above. The 5-parted
flowers are in dense cymes united in a common involucre of which the
stipulelike bracts are triangular and keeled. There are three to four
inflorescences in each leaf axil. The fruits, with one or two seeds, are in
dense, almost sessile clusters. (Adapted from Wildeman, Mission Emile
Laurent, p. 330.)

50630. Coppea congensis chalotii Pierre.

A Belgian Kongo plant with leaves 20 centimeters long and inflorescences
either solitary or two or three in each leaf axil. The bracts enveloping the
inflorescence are short and linear or long and broad. The flowers are five
or six parted. A fruiting cyme may bear five slender-pediceled fruits in
a cluster. The fruiting pedicel is always longer than the bract. (Adapted
from Wildeman, Mission Emile Laurent, p. 335.)

50631. Coffea dewevrei Wildem. and Dur,

A tree 15 meters high with shining gray bark and obovate-elliptic leaves,
shining above, and yellow when dried. The 5-parted corolla has a tube
1 centimeter long and elliptic-lanceolate lobes; the red fruit is elliptical.
(Adapted from Bulletin de la Societe Royale de Botanique de Belgique, vol,
38, p. 202.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31758.

88 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPt)ETED.

50625 to 50634— Continued.

50632. CoFFEA EXCELSA Oheval.

A Bpecies closely allied to Coffcn liherim. but a stronger !i;ro',ver and
apparently a better producer; the seeds, ho\ve\"er, are smaller than that
of the true Liberian coffee. It is apparently a plant which has consider-
able powers of thriving under very adverse conditions. Nearly 9 pounds
of berries t') a tree hive bec'ii gathered from this variety. It prefers low
situations, but may be planted up V^ 2,000 feet ab )ve sea level. They
are large-leaved trees of vigorous growth.

Belo.v is a table showing the weight fin kilograms) of berries of various
coffees required to give 1 kilogram of marketable coffee:

Coffea can"phora var. sankiiruemis, 4.7; C. canephora, 3.8; C. robusta I Java i,
3.8; C. excelsa, 5.5; C. liherica, 12-; C. dewevrei, 8.3; C. aruwimiensis, 6.7.
C. excelm is found in the wild state in central Africa at altitudes oi 2,200
feet in a climate which is dry for six months of the year and has a rain-
fall of at least 10 inches during the remaining six ni'tntiis. The tem-
peratxu-e in summer is tropical, wliile in December and January it falls
below 10° C. (50° F.) at night. This type does well in equatorial regions,
has a satisfactory strength in caffein, and though somewhat bitter it has
an excellent flavor. In Tonking its growth has been remarkable and
entirely free from insect and fungoid pests. The bean is small and uni-
form in size, and it is hoped to sell it in competition with Arabian coffee
blended with Mocha. In appearance it is less luxiuiant than ('. Uberica,
though it is hardier and earlier. This species is particularly robust in
Java. It commences to flower in the second year and yields a crop of berries
in the third year.

The value of the coffee approaches that of the Liberian coffee and amounts
to about £20 per acre. The beans require particular care, since they are
inclosed within a thin skin which must be completely removed before the
highest prices can be obtained. (Adapted from Bulletin of the Department
of Agriculture, Trinidad and Tobago, vol. 17, p. 62.)

50633. Coffea sp.

Received as Coffea vannirukula , lor \\hich a place of publication has
not yet been foimd.

50634. Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Phoeuicaceie. Oil palm.

The trunk of the oil palm is from 15 to 25 meters in height and is crowned
witli a cluster of 23 to 30 pinnate leaves. In tho center of this crown is the
terminal bud, consisting of young leaves closely ft)lded, the tissue of which
is white and tender. This is the palm-cabbage which the natives xise largely
■ for food.
■ Incisions are made in the terminal part of the trunk, and often the tree is
felled in order to prepare from the pith palm wine, a drink which is very much
enjoyed by the natives. In certain regions of the Ivory Coast they cultivate
this palm almost entirely for the Avine and do not hesitate to sacrifice thou-
sands of trees every year to obtain the palm must.

The tree does not begin to produce fruit imtil toward the fifth year. This
fruit is more or less like an elongated and flattened plum. It grows in bunches,
the weight of w hich varies, according to the variety and the country, between
;... ,5 a.|0Ld.l2 or even 15 kilograms. The pericarp, of tlie fruit is fleshy and fibrous
and very rich in fatty matter, and fronj it the pahn oil is extracted. When
the pericarp is removed, the palm nut, which is very hard, remains, and this
contains the kernel from which palm-nut oil is extracted.

APRTI. I TO .\r.VY 31, 1020. 89

50626 to 60634— Continued.

■ There are miniGroii,s varieties <if oil ])alms along the West Alrioan Cda.st ex-
tendiiio; S'lmetimoa for a distance of J0() or ll>5 kilometers. In 1909 the palm
treoH in West Africa nnxliu'ed more than lOO.OOO tons of oil and 2oO.()()0 ton.s
.of palm kernels, and yet this is only a part, perhaps a third, of the amount
Bihn\ othat Africans could supply, allowing aJ)0ut another tliinl, whicli is required
hy the natives for food. (A<lapted from Th^' Monlhhi lUilhtin nf AqricuHuml
Jnb'Uigenre ond I'innt Dinvhacs, vol. ■'.. p. ■!I4.)

For previous introduction, sec W. P. I. Xo. m():?:5.

50635 to 50647.

From Nanking, Kiangsn, China. Seeds presented by .John 11. Reisner, Univer-
sity of Nanking. Received April 9, 1920. Ijuoted notes hy Mr. Reisner.
50335. Aleuuitks fordii Hemsl. Euphorbiacese. Tung-oil tree.

'"From (huchow, Anliwei, north of Yangtze.''
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 1 Kiiil.
50636 and 50637. CucUMis SATivus L. ('ucurl)itacea?. Cucumber.

50636. " Chinese long green." 50637. '' Chwcxc lo)u/ irhilr.''

50638. (ii.EDiTsiA siNTKNSis Lam. Ciesalpiniaceie.

■'A handsome Chinese tree known as 'Tsao-k'o shu,' alnindant throughout
the Yangtze Valley up to :i,500 feet altitude. It grows BO to 100 feet tall and has
a thick trunk, smooth gray hark, a spreading head with massive branches,
small pinnate leaves, and inConspicuotis greenish flowers. The latter are fol-
lowed by }>ods or 'beans, ' which, when ripe, are black, (5 to 14 inches long and
three-fourths of an inch to li inches wide. These pods are broken up and are
in general use for ordinary laundry work, ])roducing a good lather in either hot
or cold water. They are also used in the jn-ocess of tanning hides. The sapon-
aceous fat is contained in the pod itself, which is the only part utilized, the hard,
flattened brown seeds being discarded." (Wilson, A Naturalist in We>ite.in
China, vol. .^ p. 71.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45803.
50639 and 50610. ITf.u.\nthus .\nnuus L. Asteracea\ Sunflower.

50639. ' • Black seeded. ' ' 50640. ' • White seeded. ' '

60641. .JuGLANS REGiA L. J uglaudacese. Walnut.

"From Pochow, Anhwei, China."

50642. KoELREUTERiA APicuLATA Rehd. and Wils. Sajnndaceap.

A tree, 3 to 12 meters high, with a dense, spreading head and dark -gray bark-
liearing bipinnate leaves, 18 to 35 centimeters long, and erect terminal many-
flowered panicles of yellow flowers which are sometimes used to make a yellow
dye for cotton cloth and silk faVwics. Native to China. (Adapted from Sargent,
Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, />. Idl .)

50643. RiciNus COMMUNIS L. Euphorbiace^e. Castor-bean.
"Castor beans."

50644. SpiNAC'iA OLERACEA T;. Clu'n<>])odiacefe. Spinach.
"Chinese early long leaf."

50645. Stim.ingia sebifera (L.) Michx. Eupliorhiaceae.

"A long-lived tree, 40 to 50 feet high, which occurs in all the warmer partB
of China and is remarkable for the beautifid autumnal tints of its foliage. It
yields the valuable Chinese vegetable tallow of commerce. In Hupeh, where

90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50636 to 60647^Continued.

the industry is well looked after, the larger branches are kept "headed in' to
facilitate the gathering of the fruits. The fruits are three celled, dattened
ovoid, and about 1.5 centimeters in diameter. When ripe they are blackish
brown and woody in appearance and are either gathered from the trees by hand
or knocked off by the aid of bamboo poles. After being collected, the fruits
are spread in the sun, where they open, and each liberates three elliptical seeds,
which are covered with a white substance. This covering is a I'al or tallow and
is removed by steaming and rubbing through a bamboo sieve having meshes
sufficiently small to retain the black seeds. The fat is collected and melted;
afterwards it is molded into cakes, in which state it is known as the " pi-yu' of
commerce. After the fatty covering has been removed the seeds are crushed
and the powdered mass is subjected to partial roasting in shallow pans. Then
it is placed in wooden vats, fitted with wicker bottoms, and thoroughly steamed
over boiling water. Next, with the aid of an iron ring and straw, it is made into
circular cakes about 18 inches in diameter. These cakes are arranged edgeways
in a large press, and, when full, pressure is exerted by driving in one wedge after
another, thereby crushing out the oil, which falls into a vat below. The oil
expressed from the seeds is the 'ting-yu' of commerce. Very often no attempt
is made to separate the fat and the oil. The seeds vriih. their white covering
are crushed and steamed together and submitted to pressiire, the mixed product
so obtained being known as 'mou-yu.' The yield of fat and oil is about 30 per
cent by weight of the seeds. In China all three products are largely employed
in the manufacture of cpndles. The pure 'pi-yu' has a higher melting point
than the 'ting-yu' or the mixture 'mou-jTi.' All Chinese candles have an exte-
rior coating of insect white wax, I)ut when made from 'pi-yu' only the thinnest
possible covering of wax is necessarj' (one-tenth of an ounce to a pound). All
three products of the vegetable-tallow tree are exported in quantity to Europe,
where they are used in the manufacture of soap, being essential constituents of
certain particular forms of this article. ' ' ( Wilson, A Xat uralist in I Vi'stcrn China,
vol. 2, p. 68.)

For preAT.ous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 473f53.

50646. Thea sasaxqua i^Thunb.) Xois. Theaceae.
{Camelia sasanqua Thunb.)

A large, wide-spreading ornamental shrub or small tree common throughout
the warmer parts of Japan. The branches are very slender, and in the wild
plant the flowers are always white. It is a popular garden shnib, and under
cultivation forms with pink and rose-colored flowers are common. The seeds
contain an inferior sort of oil used by the Japanese women for dressing their
hair. (Adapted from Sargent, Flantae Wilsoniayiae, vol. 2, p. o94. >

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35248.
60647. TooNA SINENSIS (Juss.) Roemer. Meliacese.
(Cedrela sinensis Juss.)

A tree 80 feet high with a straight trimk, common in western Hupeh up to
4,500 feet. The young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The valuable
wood is beautifully marked with rich -red bands on a yellow-broNvn ground.
Foreigners call it ''Chinese mahogany." It is easily worked, does not warp
or crack, and is esteemed for making window sashes, door joists, and furnittire.
(Adapted from Wilson, A Xaturalist in Western China, vol. 2, p. 22.)

For previous introduction, see S. I*. I. Xo. 38805.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Abelmoschus esculentits, 49977.
Abo, Annona senegalensis, 49843.
Acacia spp., 50111, 50113-50114, 50135.

arabica. See A. scorpioides.

buxifolia, 49890.

giraffae, 50102.

glandulifera, 50104, 50105, 50112.

litakunensis, 50103, 50106.

pallens, 50107.

robmta, 50108.

scorpioides, 50109, 50110.
Acanthosicyos horrida, 50115.
Acer sp., 50526.

campbellii, 50359.

laevigatum, 50360.

thomsoni, 50361.
Achras zapota, 50466.
Acrocomia sclerocarpa, 50467.
Actinidia spp., 49847, 49848.

purpurea, 50403.
Adenanthera pavonina, 49955.
Agathosnia chortophila, 50116.
Agave americana, 49836.

sisalina, 49837.
Albxzzia lebbeck, 49956.
Aleurites fordii, 50635.

montana, 50353.
Algaroba, Prosopis chilensis, 50094.
Allium cepa, 49911, 50346.

sativum, 50582.
Almond, Amygdalus com.niunis, 50117.
Altingia excelsa, 50395.
Alysicarpus vaginalis, 50354.
Amaranth, Amaranthus sp., 50221.
Amaranthus sp., 50221.
Amorphophallus sp., 50327.
Amygdalus com'munis, 50117.
Anacardium ocddentale, 49827, 50118.
Ananas sativum, 49835, 49861, 49895-

49897, 50528.
Anchusa officinalis, 49866.
Andropogon spp., 50345, 50590, 50593,

50596.
Anemone sylvestris, 49922.

vitifolia, 49923.

Angophora cordifolia, 49841.
Annatto tree, Bixa orellana, 50222.
Annona muricala, 49978, 49979.

reticulata, 49980, 50211.

senegalensis, 49843.

squamosa, 50069, 50597.
Anthistiria ciliata. See TJiemeda quadri-

valvis.
Apium graveolens, 49912, 50442.
Arachis hypogaea, 49844, 49876, 49981,

50382.
Aralia cachemirica, 50580.
Aroma, Prosopis vidaliana, 50381.
Ash, Fraxinus Jloribunda, 50366.
Asparagus spp., 49957, 49982, 50119.

laricinus, 49815.
Astilbe rivularis, 50362.
Astrebla pectinata curvifolia, 50340.

triticoides, 50341.
Astrocaryum sp., 50591.

jauari, 50468.
Atalaya hemiglauca, 49891.
Attalea cohune, 50527.
Avena satira^ 50349-50351.
Avocado, Per sea americana, 50584.

wild, 50585.

Babassu, Orbignya speciosa, 50594, 50595.
Babul, Acacia scorpioides, 50109, 50110.
Bactris gasipaes. See Guilielma speciosa.
Balanites aegyptiaca, 50120, 50121.

maughamix, 50122.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barleria lupulina, 49852.

prionitis, 49853.
Barley, Hordeum vulgare coeleste, 49808.
Barosma betitlina, 50123.

crenulata, 50124.
Baryxylum a/ricamtm, 50125.
Bauhinia sp., 50127.

reticulata, 50126.
Bean, adsuki, Phnseolus angularis, 50533.

common, Phaseolus vulgaris, 50065,
50172, 50173, 50250-50267.

91

92

SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED,

Bean, jack, Canavali ensi/onne, 49987.

Lima, Fhaseolns lunatus, 50217,

immg, Phdseolua aureus, 49857, 49917,
50171, 50248, 50249, 50348, 50384,
50534. 1 , . • ) ;

soy, Soja max, 4982^9834, 49918-
49920, 50385, 50440, 50441, 50522-
50524, 50535, 50536.

sword, Cannimli gladiatum, 50383.

tepary, Fhaaeolus ncutifolius latifol-
ius, 49820, 50169, 50170.

yam, Cacrtra erosa, 49797, 50436.

Y a r d - L 0 ti g . Vigna stesquipeihilis ,
50377, 50386, 50538.
Beet, Beta vulgaris, 49913, 50443.
Begonia spp., 50213, 50609-50613.

roil lallariodora. 50212.
Berbrrin sp.. 50405.

aggregala prattii. 49929.

angulom. 49924.

beaniana. 49925.

concinua. 49926.

fhthia, 49927.

hookeri, 49933.

h/dum. 49928.

poireti, 50404.

soulieana, 49930.

thibetira. 49931.

tischlcrl, 50288.

nmbellata, 49932.

irallichiana. See B. hooken.
Berliniasiy.. 49958.
BeUi lulgaris, 49913, 50443.
Betula ermani, 50289.

kenaica, 50290.
Birheo sp.. 49863.
Bideiis pUosa, 49959.

Bilberry, red, Vacciniumvitis4daea, 50344.
Birch. Betula spp., 50289, 50290.
Bixa oreUana. 50222,
Blackberry, /^<6w.s spp., 50293, 50328-

50330.
Blumra bal.siiini/cra. See Placus balsami-

fcr.
BothriocUne»v.. 49983.
Brachiaria brizantha, 49984.
Brnchi/stfgia spp., 49960, 50070, 50128-

50131,50207.
Bramble, /("wftus sp., 50401.
Brossica pekiriensin, 49914, 49915, 50444-
50449.

rupa, 50450.
Brotnu^ macrostachijs lanuginosus, 49805.

iiK/driteiisis, 49806,

Biichu, Bnrnsma crenulahi. 50124.
Buckwheat. Fngopyruni rulgare, 50438.

Cabuyao. Citrus hystrix, 50309.

Cacao, Theobroma cacao, 5O-W1^60505.

Cacara erosa, 49797, 50436.

Caesalpinin j^ulcherrima, 49985, 50071,

50598.
Cailliea nutam, 49816, 50132.
Caimito. Chrysoph'iHum cainito, 50471.
Cajan indicum^ 49850, 49986.
Camelia snsanqua. See Thea sasmiqua.
Cdimvali rtisifonne, 49987.

gladiatum, 50383.
Comiaapp., 50599, 50600.

inJdica, 50072.
Cnpriola incompleta. 50133.
Capsicum aiininim, 49988. 50223.
Capulin, Prurius serotina, bO(^04 .
Carica papaya, 50376.
Carrot, Daucxts carota. 41)!M(i.
Caryocar rillosum. 50469.
Cashew, Anacardium occidentale . 49827,

50118.
Casiwiroa edulis. 50379.
Ca.ssava, Manihnt esculfnta. 49838, 50080,

50388.
rV/.vs/rt spp., 49991. .50134, 50470.

a lata. 49989.

didy inohotryu , 4990 J .

occidenUilis. 49990, 50601 .
Castor-bean, Ricinus comminris. 50030,
50031, 50083, 50084, 50271-50277, 50643.
Casuarina tonilosa; 49854.
Catjang, Vigna cylindrica, 50537.
Cedrela sinensis. See Toona sinensis.
Cedrus atlantica. 50313.
Ceiba pentandra, 50136, 50224.
Celastrus spp., 50407.

loeseneri, 50406.
Celery, Apium graveolens. 49912, 50442.
Celtis koraiensis, 50408.
Ccrinthe minor, 49867,
Chaetochloasp., 49992.
Chamaedorcasp., 50614.

geonomaeformis, 50520.
Chenopodium amaranticolor, 50137.
Chrysanthemum coronnrium. 50451.
Chrysobalanus icaco, 50218.
Chrysophyllum spp., 50472, 50473.

cainito. 50471.
Chrysopogon aciculatus. 50355,
Cissus sp., 50474.

hypoglauca, 49871.

APETL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920.

Q3

atruUus vulgaris, 49872, 49873, 50138-

50140, 50225, 50437.
atnis ?pp., 49851, 50219. 50220.

hiistri.c, 50309.

nobilis deliciosa, 50326.
Clematis sp., 49905.

fietlms'/oliu, 49934.
J'nrgosii, 49935.

fuscu, 49936.

gouriiina, 50330.

integrlfolia, 49809.

inontana, 50337.

inontevidensis, 50391.

rehderiana, 49937.

reitchiana, 49938.

mticella, 49810.
C/co/Hcsp., 49993.
CloA^er, red, Trifoliuin pratense, 49884,

49888.
Cochlospermum hibiscQides. See Maxi-

milianea vitifolia.
Co/eo sp., 50633.

(uabica columnaris, 50625.
maragogipe, 50626.

arnoldiana, 50627.

aruuimiensu, 50628.

canephora sankuruensis, 50629.

congensis chalotii, 50630.

deueirei, 50631.

excelsa, 49962, 50141, 50632.

laurentii, 49963, 50142.

robusta. See C. laurentii.
Coffee. See Coffea spp.
Cohune, Attalea cohune, 50527.
Cob: lacryma-jobi, 50143.

lacryma-jobi ma-yuen, 49798.
Cola sp. See Bichea sp.
Colocasia esculenta, 49824, 49826, 50583.
Combretum spp., 49964, 49994, 50144-

50146.
Coral-bean tree, Adenanthera pavonina,

49955.
Coriander, Coriandrum sativum, 50452.
Coriandrum sativum, 50452.
Com, Zea mays, 49882, 49974, 50044-

50050, 50067, 50284-50286, 50358.
Cornus sp., 50409.

poliophylla, 40411.

iralteri, 50410.
Cotoneaster zabeli, 50412, 50413.
Cotton, Gossypium spp., 49846, 50001-
50006, 50214-50216, 50229-50231, 50581.
Coucpia sp., 50592.

2211—23 7

Couroupita guiaiieusis. '0475.

<'owpea, Vigna sinensis. 50041, 50042,

500:!0, 50192, r,0282. 50387.
Cracca spp., 49995, 4! 1996.

Candida, 50363.
Crataegvs spp., 50414, 50415.

cre^nulaUi. See I'yracantha arnulatn.
Crepis brevi flora, 50352.
Crotalaria striata, 50226.
Ciicumber, ('ucumis mtivus, 50636, 50637.
Cucumis nielo, 50073.

sativus, 50636, 50637.
Cucurbitapepo, 49997, 50074, 50075.
Curcuma longa, 49877.
Custard-apple, Aanona reticulata, 49980,

50211,
Cyamopsis psoralnides. See C. tetragon^
oloba.
tetragonoloba, 49864, 49899-49904.
Cyclamen rohlfdanum, 50529.
Cynodon incompletus. See Caprtola I'n-

completa.
Cyphomandra betacea, 49965.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium, 50227.
Dalbergia hupeana, 50416.
Dasheen, Colocasia esculenta, 50583.
Datura metel fastuoso . 50228.

stramonium, 50059.
Daucus carota, 49916.
Deutzia corymbosa. 49939.

longifolia, 49940.
veitchii, 49941.

mollis, 49942,

sieboldiana, 49943.

vilmorinae, 49944.

wilsoni, 49946.
Dichrostachys nutans. See Cailliea nutans.
Diervilla sessilifolia. 49945.
Dioscoreasj)., 50055.

alata, 49825.
Diospyros lotus, 49883, 49906.
Diplorhynchus spp., 50147, 50148.
Docynia indica, 50364,
Dodonaea thunbergiana, 50399.

triquetra, 50400.
Doryanthes palmeri, 49859.
Dracaena sp., 49998.
Drarontium sp., 50476.
Duggena panamensis, 50586.

Echinochloa spp., 50477-50479.

piframidalis, 49999.
stagnina, 49845.

94

SEEDS AISTD PLANTS IMPORTED.

Echinolacna pnlyslachya . 5036o.
Eggplant, Solanum mdongena, 50035,

5005-1.
Elacis guineensis. 49878, 50000. 50634.

melanococca, 50480.
Elephaniorrhiza. harchellii. See E. ehrjhan-
iina.

elcphaniina, 50149.
Eleusine aegijplinca. See Daclyloclenium
aegyptium.

coracana, 49966, 50001. 50060.
Elm, Ubnus pumila, 50588, 50589.
Eragrostis cumtla, 50150.
Eriohotrya japonica, 49840.
Eriodendron anfractuosuni. See i'ciha

pentandra.
Eriosenm sp., 50002.
Erythrina caffra, 49817, 50151.
Eihulia conyzoides, 50003.
Eucalyptus sp., 49855.

alpina, 49860.

cocci/era, 50208.

fidfolia, 49842.

mnelleri, 50209.

(ereticornis, 49856, 50347.

urnigcra, 50210.
Eugenia glaucescens, 50392.

jambolana. See Syzygium cumini.
Euonymus sp., 50417.

giraldii, 50418.

ussuriensis, 50291.
Eupaiorium ohlongifolium, 50393.
Euterpe olcracea, 50481.

Fa{]opyrum esculenlutn. See F. vulgare.

vulgare, 50438.
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, 50453.
Ficus sp., 49849.

inrolucrata, 50396.

ribes, 50397.

variegata, 50398.
Fig. See Ficu^ spp.
Flax, Lmumspp., 49898, 50160.

New Zealand, Phormiumtenax, 50174.
Foeniculum vulgare, 50453.
Fraxinus Jloribunda, 50366.
Funtumia elastica, 50076.
Fusanus acuminatus. See Mida acuminata.

Garcinia sp. , 50380.

Garlic, Allium sativum, 50582.

Gazania sp., 50152.

Geijera paniflora. 49802.

Gladiolus sp.. 50056.

Gliditsia sinensis, 50638.

G/onosrt sp., 49874.

Glycine hi'tpida. See Soja mux.

Gnetum funicularc. See G. indicum.

indicum, 49799.
Gossypium spp.. 1'1S46, 5000-1-5001)6,
50215. 50216. 50229-50231, .50531.
hirsutum. 50214.
(Jciird. Lagenaria vulgaris, 50157. -50333.
Grape. Mtis sp., 49823.
Grass, Andropogon spp., 50590, 50593,
50596.
Asirebla pcctinata curvi/olia, 50340.

triticoides, 50341.
barley, Hordeiun maritimum, 49807.
Brachiaria brizantha, 49984.
Bromus macrostachys lanuginovj.^,
49805.
madritensis, 49806.
Chaetochloa sp., 49992.
Capriola incompleta, 50133.
Dactyloclenium aegyptium, 50227.
Echinochloa spp., 50477-50479.
pyramidalis, 49999.
stagnina, 49845.
Echinolaena polystachya, 50365.
Eragrostis curvula, 50150.
Heteropogon contortus, 50232.
Kamerun, Holcus sorghum effusus,

50010, 50011, 50077.
Lasiacis divaricata, 50616.
lo^i-lo^^., Chrysopogon aciculatus,

50355.
molasses, Melinis minulijlora, 50162.
Molinia caerulea, 50540.
Natal, Tricholaena rosea, 50038, 50280,

50281.
Panicum sp., 50064.

decompositum, 50342.
laevifolium, 50166.
maximum, 50081, 50244.
Paspalum dilatatum, 50335.

fasdculatum, 49865.
Pennisetum setosum, 50246, 50247.
sokwa, Echinochloa stagnina, 49815.
Sporobolus sp., 49821.

pyramidalis, 50037.
Synlherisma sanguinalis, 49814.
tabucki, Holcus sorghum verticillijio-
rus, 50008, 50009, 50012-50014,
50016, 50078, 50233, 50234.
Them-eda gigantea villosa, 50372.
quadrirah is. 50334.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 1920.

95

Grass, Trkhopteryx diandra, 50039.

Trisetum ftavescem, 50542.

Tris!arh)j(i biseriata, 49973.

Triticum cylindricuvi, 49804.
Grevillea hanhsii, 50332.
Grewia monticola, 50153, 50154.

parvijlora, 50419.
Gruie, Owenia acidula, 49894.
Guar, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 498(54,

49899^9904.
Guava, Psidium guajava, 50605.
Guiliehrui spedosa, 50482-50484.
Guizotia abyssinica, 50155.
Gymnodudus chinensis, 50454.

Hackberry, Celtis sp., 50408.
Hawthorn, Crataegus Bjyp., 50414, 50415.
Helianthus annuus, 50&39, 50G40j
Heteropogon contor'us, 50232.
Hibiscus sp., 50007.

€scuhnt7is. See AbeJmoschus esculen-

tiis.
mutabilis, 50156.
Hokvs sorghum, 49801-49803. 49967, 49968,
50015, 50017-50019, 50079, 50235,
50236, 50378, 50531.
sorghum effusus, 50010, 5001], 50077.
reniciUiflonis, 50008, 50009, 50012-
50014, 50016, 50078, 50233,
50234.
Honeysuckle, Lonicera spp., 49947, 5042! .
Hordeum maritimum, 49807.

vulgar e coeleste, 49808.
Hydrangea robusta, 50367.

Icaco, Chrysobalanus icaco, 50218.

J/fxep., 50420.

Irn pafiens sp., o00G2.

Indaiassu, Astrocaryum sp., 50591.

Indigo. See Indigo/era spp.

Indigofera dosua, 50368.

dosua tomentosa, 50369..
//H/Zasp,, 50020.
Ipomoai «pp., 50308, 50310, 50615.

hilohn. See /. pe.i-caprae.

pcs-caprar, 50237.
Iriarlea sp.. 50485.
7m sp., 49908.

dichotoma. 49907.

Jambolan, Sazygiuni cumiiii. 50525, 50608.
Jatropha curcas, 50021, 50239.
Job's-tears, Coir lacryma-jobi, 50143.

Jiiglavs regia, 506-Jl.

J'ljube, Ziziphus jujuha. 49910, 50539, .:

Kapok, Ceiba pentandra. 50136, 50224.
Karroo bush, Penizia incana. 49819.

Kigelia sp., 50022.
Koelreuteria apiculata, 50642.
Kokia drynarioides, 50624.
Kokio, Kokia drynarioides, 50624.

Larfuca sp., 50063.

sativa, 50455.
Lagenaria vulgaris. 50157. 50333.
Landolphias\^., 50158.
Lasiacis diraricala, 50616.
Lebbeck tree. Albizzia lebberk, 49956.
Leberlia sp., 4i;818.
Lecythis sp.. 50486.
Leonotis sp., 50159.
Lettuce, Lactuca sntira. 50455.
Lilium pMlippinense, 50311.
Lily, Benguet, Lilium, phiUppiriense,

50311.
Linden, Tilia sp., 50432.
Limvn narbonense, 49898.

vsiiatissiniinn, 50160.
Lobelia erinus microdon. 50161.

nicotianaF/olla. 50314.
Lonicera s\).. 50421.

alpigena. 49947.
Loquat, Erinbolrya japonica, 49840.
Lucuyna marrorarpa, 50487.

rivicoa, 50488.
Ln/fa aegyptiaca. See L. cylindrica.

rylindricn. 50023.
Lycopersicon esculentvm. 50C»24. 50240.

Malus sp., 50422.

/^iV/m/, 50423, 50431.
Mamaca, undetermined, 50517.
Mammea americana. 50489.
Mamey, Mammpu americana. 50489.
Manduro, Balanilcs maughamii. 50122.
Manihot escuZenia, 49838, 50080. 50388.

glaziovii. 50241.

utilissima. See -1/. cscidenta.
Manketti tree, Ricinodendron ra>(tanenii,

50029.
Maple. See Acer spp.
Marvmiliana sp., 50490.
Maximilianea vitifolia. 50602.
Ma-yuen. Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen,

49798.
Melinis minutlflora. 50162.
Melothria spp.. 50025. 50026.

96

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMJ^OETED.

Mida acuminata. 49893, 50325.
Mikania amara, 50394.
Millet, pearl, Pennisetum glaimiin, 50245.
r A2:i, Eleusine coracana, 49966, 50001,
50060.
Milleltia megasperma, 50518.
Mivwsa sp., 50603.
Mlmusops zeyheri, 50163-50165.
Molinia caerulea, 50540.
Moraea sp., 50061.
Morning-glory. !^ee Ipomoea spp.
Mu-oil tree. Alewites montana, 50353.
Muekmelon. Cticiimis vielo. 50073.

Naranjilla, Solanum quitoense, 50607.
Nicotiana tahacum. 50242, 50312.
Ntmphaea blanda. 50617.

Oats. Aveiia sativa. 50349-50351.
Okra, Ahelvwschns esculentus, 49977.
Onion, Allium cepa. 49911, 50346.
Orbignya spcdosa, 50594, 50595.
Oryza spp., 50493-50495.

latifolm, 50491.

sativa, 49879, 49880, 49969, 49970,
50492, 50587.
Oticia nuts, Couepia sp., 50592.
Oweida acidula, 49894.
Ojcalis punctata glahrafa, 49875.

Pacaya, Chamaedorci sp., 50614.
Pachylobus sp., 50243.
Pachyrhizus angulatus. See Cacara erosa.
Pai ts'ai, Brassica petinensis, 49914,

49915, 50444-50449.
Palm, Astrocaryum jauari, 50468.

Chamaedorea geonomaeformis, 50520.

Eheis melanococca . 50480.

Euterpe oleraceu, 50481.

Iriarteu sp., 50485.

macauba, Acrocomia sclerocarpa,
50467.

Maximiliana sp., 50490.

oil, Elaeis guineensi^, 49878, 50000,
50634.

Syagrus drudei, 50500.

Trachycarpus viorfionus. 50373.
Panicum sp., 50064.

brizaHthum. See Brnchiaria brizan-
tha.

decomposiium, 50342.

laevifolium, 50166.

maximitm, 50081, 50244.

pyra mida lis. See Echlnochloa pyni-
midalis.

Papaya, Carica papaya, 50376.
Parinari mobola, 50167, 50168.
Paspalum dilatatum. 50335.

fasciculatum, 49865.
Passiflora foetida, 50618.
Pea, garden, Pisum sativum, 50176,

50269, 50457.
Peanut, Arachis hypogaea. 49844, 49876,

49981, 50382.
Pear. See Pyrus spp.
Peltophorum afrkanum. See Bary.rylum

africanum .
Pennisetum glaucum, 50245.

setosum, 50246, 50247.

typhoideum. See P. glaucum.
Pentaclethra inacrophylla, 50082.
Pentzia incana, 49819.
Pepper, red. Capsicum annuiim, 49988,

50223.
Perillafrutescens, 50456, 50532.
Persea americana, 50584, 50585.

gratissima. See P. aviericana.
Phaseolus acuii/olms latifoliiis. 49S20,
50169, 50170.

angularis. 50533.

aureus, 49857, 49917, 50171, 50248,
50249, 50348, 50384, 50534.

lunatus, 50217.

vulgaris, 50065, 50172, 50173, .5025^)-
50267.
Philadelphus acuminatus, 49948.

leuisii, 49949.

pekinensis. 49950.
Phormiwm tenax, 50174.
Photinia sp., 50370.
Physalis sp., 50175.

angulata, 50268, 50496.

peruviajja, 50027.
i Pigeon-pea, Cajan indicum, 49850, 49986.
Pine, Chilgoza, Pinus gerardinna, 49889.
Pineapple, Ananas sativus:

(Belgian Kongo), 49835.

Cayena, 50528.

Guatemala Spineless White; 40861.

Mauritius. 49896.

Ruby, 49895.

Sarawak, 49897.
Pinus gerardiaiKi. 49889.
Pistacia vera, 50057. 50058.
Pisum sativum. 50176. 50269, 50457.
Placus balsamifer, .50521.
Plectronia sp., 49971.
Poha, Physalis pcntviana, 50027.
Potato, Solanum tuberosum. 50307, 50357.

APRIL 1 TO MAY 31, 192n).

97

JPronopis alba, 50092.

campestris, 50093.

chilensis, 50094.

^/enudans, 50095.

dulcis, 50096.

Jiexuosa, 50097.

juliflora. See P. chilensis.

nigra, 50098.

panta, 50099.

patagonica, 50100.

siliqiiastrum, 50101.

vidaliana, 50381.
IProtea ap., 50028.

JPrunus amygdalus. See Amygdaltis com-
munis.

scroti na, 50604.
.Pseudarthria hookeri, 50052.
JPseudolachnostf/lis sp., 50177.
Psidium guajava, 50605.
JPterocarpus sp., 50180.

angolensis, 50178.

sericeus, 50179.
IPuernria. pedunculuris, 50371.
Pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo, 49997.
Pupunha, Gwilielma speciosa, 50482-

50484.
J'yracantha crenulata, 50292.
J'yras spp. 50543-50579.

calleryana, 49862.

Quamoclit pennaki, 50238.

Quandong, Mida acumirmta, 49893, 50325

Kadish, Raphanus sativus, 50458-50465.
Hanunculus acris, 49811.

bulbosus, 49812.

glacialis, 49868.
Haphanus sativus, 50458-50465.
Raspberry, Rubus sp., 50619.
Hhamnus spp., 50424-50426, 50435.
Rhus spp., 50181, 50182. '

potanini, 50519.
nice, Oryza saliva, 49879, 49880, 50492.

kinyeki, 49969.

mutselu, 49970.

Yellow Early Ardizzone, 50587.

wild, Oryza spp., 50493-50495.
Oryza latifolia, 50491.
.Ridnodendron sp., 50270.

rautanenii, 50029.
Ricinus communis, 50030, 50031, 50083,

50084, 50271-50277, 50643.
Rollinia mucosa, 50497.

Rosasp., 50428.

bajihsiopsis, 50427.

glutinosa, 49951.

mollis, 49952.

serafinii, 49953.

webbiana, 49954.
Rose. See Rosa spp.
Rubber, Ceara. Manihot glaziovii, 50241.
Rubber tree, Lago-*, Funtumia elastica,

50076.
Rubus spp., 50328-50330, 50619.

alleghamensis, 50293.

biflorus quinqu^Jiorus, 50294.

coreanus, 50295.

flosculosus, 50296.

giraldiunus, 50297-.

lasiostylus, 50298.

mesogaeus, 50299.

nigrobaccus. See R. alleghaniensis .

nutkanus, 50300.

parvifolius, 50301.

phoen icolai^^iu.i. 50302.

pubescent. 50303.

ulmifo lius , 5040 1 .

veitchii, 50304.

xanthocar pus , 50305.

Saccharum officinarvm, 49887, 50374,

50375, 50389, 50390.
Saa;e, Salvia sp., 50331.
Salfia sp., 50331.
Sapindus tsenegalensis, 50032.
Sapodilla. Achras zapota, 50466.
Sapote, white. Casimiroa edulis, 50379.
Scabiosaap.. 49909.
SchOtia transvaalensis, 50183.
Sesame. See Sesamum spp.
Sesnjnum n ngolensf , 50034.

orientale, 50033. 50085, 50086, 50439.
Sida rhombifolia, 50606.
Smilaxsp.. 50430.

aspera. 50402.

discotis concolor, 50429.
Soapberry, Sapindus sfnegalensis, 50032.
Soja max, 49828-49834, 49918-49920,
50385, 50440, 50441. 50522-50524, 50536,
50536.
Solnnum spp., 49972, 50036, 50087, 50088,
50278, 50620.

melongena, 50035, 50054.

quitoense, 50607.

tuberosum, 50307, 50357.

98

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Sorghum, Holcus sorghum, 49801-49803,
49967, 49968, 50015, 50017-50019,
50079, 50235, 50236, 50378, 50531
vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
Sour plum, Owenia acidula, 49894.
Soursop, Annona muricata, 49978, 49979.
Spinach, Spinacia oleracea, 49921, 50644.
Spinada oleracea, 49921. 50644.
Sporobolus ep., 49821.

pyramidalis. 50037.
Squash, Cucurhita pepo, 50074, 50075.
Stachys sieholdii, 50541.
S taphy lea pinnata, 5030Q.
Slenocalyx sp., 50498.
Sterculia sp., 50184.
speciosa, 50499.
Stillingia sebifera, 50645.
Strychnos sp., 50185.
Sugar-apple, Annona sqmimosa, 50069,

50597.
Sugar cane, Crystalina. Sacchar'um offici-
narum, 50389.
Kavangire, Saccharum officinarum.

50390.
Shamsara, Saccharum offidruiruin,

50374.
Tani, Holcus sorghum, 50378.
I'Tia del Xatal, Saccharum offici-
narum, 498S7 .
Vellai, Saccharum offidnarum, 50375.
Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, 50639.

50640.
Swartzia madagascariensis . See Tounatea

madagascariensis .
Syagrus dru/iei, 50500.
Syntherisma sanguinalis , 49814.
Syzygium cumini, 50525, 50608.

Tamarind, Tamarindus indica, 50186.

Tamarindus indica, 50186.

Tangerine, Citrus nobilis delidosa, 50326.

Taro, Colocasia esculenta, 49824, 49826.

Tecoma sp., 50621.

Tephrosia Candida. See Cracca Candida.

Teramnus labialis, 50356.

Terminalia sericea, 50187, 50188.

Thalictrum angustifolium, 49869.

chelidonii, 50338.

elegans, 50339.

medium, 49813.
Thea sasanqua. -50646.

Themeda gigantea villosn, 50372,

quadrivalvis , 50334.
Theobroma epj) . , 50512-50515.

cacao, 50501-50505.

grandiflora, 50506-50508.

microcarpa, 50509.

speciosa, 50510, 50511.
Tiliaap., 50432.
Tithonia rotundifolia, 50279.

speciosa. See T. rotundifolia.
Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum, 50242, 50312.
Tomato, Lycopersicon escuhntum, 50024,^

50240.
Toona sinensis, 50647.
Tounatea madagascariensis, 50189.
Trachycarpu^i marf.ianux, 50373.
Tree-tomato, Cyphomandra betacen. 49965.
Tricholaena rosea, 50038, 50280, 50281.
Trichopteryx diandra, 50039.
Trichosanthes quinquangulata, 49858^
Trifolium pratense, 49884, 49888..
Trisetum flavescens , 50542.
Tristachya biseriata, 49973.
Trificum aestivum, 49800.

cylindncum, 49804.

vulgare. See T. aestivum.
Triumfetta rhomboidia, 50040.
Tung-oU tree, Aleurites fordii, 50635.
Turnip. Brassica rapa, 50450.

Uapaca sp., 50191.
sansibarica, 50190.

Ulmus pumila, 50588, 50589.

Undetermined, 49839, 49886. 49975,
49976, 50051, 50053, 50068, 50091, 50199-
50206, 50287, 50516, 50517, 50622, 50623.

Urena lobata, 50089.

Vacdnium vitis-'idaea, 50344.
Vangueria infausta, 49822.
Vetch, P'icia spp., 50315-50324.
Viburnum, sp., 50433.

shendanum, 50434.
Vina angustifolia, 50316.

atropurpurea, 50322.

bithynica, 50315.

dasycarpa, 50318.

sativa, 49885, 50317, 50319-5032U

sepium, 50323.

syhatica. 50324.

AFRII. 1 TO MAY 31, 1920.

99

l^naspp., 50043, 50283.

cijlindrica, 50537.

lutea, 48870.

retitsa. See V. lutea.

sesquipedalis, 50377, 50386, 50538.

sinensis, 500-11, 50042, 50090, 50192,
50282, 50387.
Vitex rehmanni, 50193.
Fiiissp., 49823.

hypocjlauca. See Cissus hypoglauca,
Voandzeia subterranea, 49881.

Waluut, Juglans regia, 50641.
Water lily, Nyviphaea blanda, 50617.
Watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris, 49872,
49873, 50138-50140, 50225, 50437.

Wheat, common, Triticura aestivum,

49800.
Wliitewood, Atalaya hemiglauca, 49891.
Wilga, Geijera parviflora, 49892.

Yam, Dioscorea sp., 50055.
Dioscorea alata, 49825.

Zea mays, 49882, 49974, 50044-50050,

50067, 50284-50286, 50358.
Zelkova sinica, 50530.
Ziziphus'spp., 50196-50198.

jujuba, 49910, 50539.

mucronata, 50194, 50195.

saliva. See Z. jujuba.

spina-christi, 50343.

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Issued. May 14, 1923.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OP

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BT THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AISD PLAIST IJ^TRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 1

TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920.

(No. 64: No8. 50648 to 51357.)

WASHINGTON :
GOVEaNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1928.

Issued. May 1 4. 1»2;{.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT IIsTRODU(TTON

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JUiNE 1

TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920.

(No. 64: Nos. 50648 to 51357.)

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Introductory statement 1

Inventory 7

Index of common and scientific names 91

ILLUSTRATTOiNS.

Page.
Plate I. A new and brilliant Hawaiian hibiscus. {HiMscus bracken-

ridgei A. Gray, S. P. I. No. 50693) 14

II. A Hawaiian hibiscus that should be widely cultivated. {Hibis-
cus brackenridgei A. Gray, S. P. I. No. 50693) 14

III. Preparing cassava roots in Tanganyika Territory. {Manihot

esculenta Crantz, S. P. I. No. 50837) 30

IV. Types of eggplants from the Belgian Kongo. (Solanum melon-

gena L., S. P. I. Nos. 50915 to 50918) i. 30

V. A wild avocado tree in Costa Rica. (Persea sp., probably

P. americana MiU., S. P. I. No. 51031) 44

VI. The aguacate de anis,' or wild avocado of Costa Rica. {Persea

sp., probably P. americana Mill, S. P. I. No. 51031) 44

VII. The Bennett soursop, a choice variety from Costa Rica. {An-

nona muricata L., S. P. I. No. 51050) 48

VIII. A seedless form of the pejibaye, or peach palm, of Costa Rica.

{Ouilielma utilis Oerst, S, P. I. No. 51092) 48

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INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

During the period covered by this inventory three agricultural
explorers were in the field for the Bureau of Plant Industry. Wilson
Popenoe finished his plant hunting in Guatemala and Costa Rica,
and after a brief stay in the Canal Zone, commenced work in the
Colombian highlands. Dr. H. L. Shantz was making his way
through British East Africa, preparatory to coming down the Nile.
Joseph F. Rock, who has joined the force of this office and has
become an agricultural explorer for it, was on his way to Siam
and Burma to search for seeds of the tree which yields the chaul-
moogra oil that has proved so successful in the treatment of leprosy.

Mr. Rock sent in from the island of Oahu (Territory of Hawaii)
a showy tree hibiscus {Hibiscus hrachenridgei^ No, 50693), bearing
yellow flowers 6 inches across.

From Guatemala Mr. Popenoe sent in the zacate bianco (Lvophor-
us unisefus, No. 50650), one of the best native forage grasses for
moist places such as the Everglades. From the region around El
Barranquillo. Guatemala, which is exceedingly^ dry for a large part
of the year, he sent a collection of flowering trees and shrubs which
should find a home in southern Florida and California.

Mr. Popenoe also obtained seeds of a rare species of Persea {P.
casfiilea. No. 51(io2), related to the avocado, which bears racemes
of black fruits the size of large peas. Whether or not this has
value as a stock for the avocado remains to be seen. Certainly the
avocado industry is becoming of such importance as to at arrant
the assembling of all the species of the genus Persea, to which the
avocado belongs, preparatory to a systematic study of their possibili-
ties for breeding purposes.

The pejibaye palm {Guilielma utilis), a very ancient food plant
of Costa Rica, Mr. Popenoe thinks is remarkably promising. It

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2 " SEEDS AND PLAIs^TS IMPORTED.

is a slender palm which bears as much as 125 pounds of dry mealy-
fruits that, Tvhen boiled in salted water, resemble chestnuts in texture
and flavor. It bears in 6 to 8 years, lives to be 50 years old. is the
favorite vegetable fruit of the Costa Eicans, and a most important
commercial product. Every attempt should be made, Mr, Popenoe
thinks, to cultivate this in western Florida, where it may succeed.
His discovery of seedless forms (Nos. 51091 and 51092) in Costa
Rica is worthy of special mention; and we wish to record here our
appreciation of the gifts of offshoots of these palms by Dona Amparo
de Zeledon and by Alfredo Brade. as also the assistance rendered
Mr. Popenoe, during his stay in Costa Rica, by Oton Jimenez, an
active young botanist of San Jose.

.From Zanzibar in June, 1920, Doctor Shantz shipped a most
remarkable collection of 241 introductions (Nos. 50726 to 50966)
obtained by him in the region of Xyanza, Lake Tanganyika, Dar es
Salaanf, Urundi. and Ujiji. These represent, in the main, varieties
of the grain and vegetable crops of the nati^'e agricultural tribes
of this interesting region, and ottt of the collection can hardly fail
to come strains of sorghum, beans, corn, or other plants which,
through breeding, will add to our own American varieties of these
crops such characters as resistance to drought or disease.

The dahlia has become of such importance to our horticulture
and there are so many breeders of it that a collection of tree dahlias
{Dahlia spp., Nos. 51086 to 51090) from Costa Rica can scarcely
fail to be of interest as material for breeding purposes.

Mr. Popenoe's wild raspberry {Ruhus eriocarpus. No. 51094) from
10,000 feet altitude on the slopes of the Volcano Irazu may prove of
value to breeders.

Ideal street trees are an asset to any country, and Mr. Popenoe,
in getting seeds of the muneco {Cordia nitida. No. 51118) of Costa
Rica, may have introduced a valuable one for southern Florida.

The tacaco {PohikoicsMa tacaco. No. 51122). like the chayote of
Guatemala, is a favorite vegetable among Costa Ricans and accord-
ing to Mr. Popenoe deserves to be improved by selection.

From the well-known collector, Carlos Werckle, Mr. Popenoe
procured a new fruit tree of the genus Coccolobis (No. 50683) and
an as yet undetermined fruit tree (No. 50692) which he thinks may
be a new genus ; both have tart edible fruits of some promise.

The new and handsome shrub {^^'ercMea m.sign'is^ Nos. 51124 and
51125), named for Mr. Werckle and having bright-lilac flowers re-
sembling in size and form the well-known Hihiseus rosa-smensis,
may grow in California and Florida and become popular.

From Bogota, Colombia, Mr. Popenoe sends a wild blackberry
{Rubus ujticaefoliys, No. 51354), from an altitude of 5,000 feet, and
ErythHim edulis (No. 51357), the seeds of which furnish an impor-

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 3

tant article of food on the western slopes of the Cordillera Oriental.
These seeds are sometimes 2 inches lonor and when cooked are more
agreeable in flavor and more delicate than the ordinary bean.

So little has been done in the way of selecting superior seedlings
of the tropical fruits that Mr. Popenoe's discovery of a variety of
the soursop (Annona inuricata, No. 51050). which is more produc-
tive than the ordinary seedling and has nnusuallj' handsome fruits,
will interest tropical horticulturists generally.

J. .A. Hamilton, of Cairns, northern Queensland, Australia, |)e-
lieves his new Improved Dwarf Lima bean (Phmeolus lunatus, No.
50999) is better adapted to subtropical regions than Burpee's Bush
Lima,

Dr. Proschowsky, of Nice, France, sends in Alectryon suhclnereum
(No. 51000), a relative of the lychee; he suggests that it may prove
a good stock for that valuable Chinese fruit tree.

Mr. Macmillan sends in seeds of the giant bamboo {Dendro-
calamus glganteus, No. 51026) of the Malay Peninsula, which grows
more than 100 feet tall and 30 inches in circumference. As it seeds
very infrequently, this variety should now be given a thorough trial
in southern Florida.

Mr. Poynton, of Auckland, New Zealand, presents seeds of the
pohutukawa tree {Metrosideros tomentosa^ "No. 51048) which grows
on the shores of the North Island. Its thick evergreen leaves with-
stand salt spray remarkably well, and in the New Zealand summer
the plant is covered with a profusion of scarlet blossoms. It should
be useful on the shores of California.

There is something peculiarlj^ romantic in Mr. Poynton's story of
how the beautiful puka tree {Meryta sinclairii, No. 51049) of New
Zealand was saved, after it had become so nearly extinct that there
remained only 27 plants of it on some small islands in the Hauraki
Gulf; all the trees now planted in the parks and gardens of that
country came from cuttings of these specimens. It has the largest
leaves of any plant in New Zealand,

Ornamental-berried house plants which will keep their freshness
and their show of fruits for a long time are not common, and Mr.
Johnson may have found a new one in his as yet undetermined
species of Ardisia (No. 51052) from Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala.
Mr. Johnson's introduction of two new species of the true pepper
(Nos. 51059 and 51060), which have a slightly different flavor from
that of the commercial species, P. nigmnt, may have some economic
importance for tropical horticulture.

The passifloras, or passion fruits, form a fascinating field for the
plant breeder, and it is hard to understand why no one has studied
them, especially since there are forms like Passlflora macrocarpa

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

(No. 51099) which bear delicious-flavored fruits the size of a man's
head.

A new lawn grass {Aeluropus hrevifolius^ No. 51110) for alkaline
soils will interest a wide circle of those who live in the Southwest,
some of whom doubtless know its sender, Dr. R. H, Forbes, who
lived in Arizona for many j^ears before he went to Egypt.

A wild species of tulip {Tul'ifa stellata^ No. 51113) from Punjab,
India, with pure-white petals and bulbs which are frequently eaten
by the East- Indians, may interest the bulb growers and hybridizers.

Crotalarias appear to be excellent nitrogen gatherers in the sandy
soils of Florida, and a new one {Crotalaria vei^ucosa. No. 51119)
from Puntarenas, Costa Rica, is worthy of a fair trial.

The pandan has become so thoroughly at home in Florida that
many horticulturists will be glad to try the four sp(>cie3 {Pandanus
spp., Nos. 51135 to 51138) sent in from Buitenzorg by the Java
Department of Agriculture.

The accoub of Syria {Gundelia tournefortii^ No. 51142) appears
to be a promising neAv vegetable. It is a perennial spiny composite,
similar to the globe artichoke but said to be superior to it.

The accounts of the mowra tree of India {Madhuca indica. No.
51155) are so remarkable that efforts ought to be made to establish
this species on the dry waste lands of Florida, where its unusually
sweet, edible blossoms could be utilized for alcohol manufacture.
Single trees have been known to yield 300 pounds of flowers which
yield from 40 to TO per cent of invert and cane sugar mixed.

A collection of Wright's new peaches and apples (Nos. 51162 to
51179) from Auckland, New Zealand, including the Alpha apple,
which he considers the earliest of all apples, will interest breeders
of these fruits.

Wester sends in a new green-leafed vegetable for the South in
his Talinum (No. 51193) a relative of purslane, which he reports
makes an excellent dish for the table.

Bischofa trifoliata (No. 51194), the Javanese timber and shade
tree, is proving such a beautiful thing in southern Florida that a
distribution of it as a street tree is contemplated.

Eugenia curranii (No. 51201) from the Philippine Islands, accord-
ing to Wester, bears immense quantities of fruits suitable for pre-
serves.

The leaves and stems of a form of Chenopodium alhwm (No.
51214), which is closely related to our own lamb's-quarters, according
to Mr. Carter, of Calcutta, are used as greens in India, and the
seeds are eaten as a cereal. The hill tribes of the western Hima-
layas cultivate this species as one of their principal crops.

Doctor Shantz finds the ati grass {Heteropogon co-ntortus^ No.
61226) of the region about Nairobi to be an excellent forage grass,

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 5

and recommends it for Arizona. Xcav Mexico, and the pinelunds of
Florida. His hedge plant {CoJeus harbatus, No. 51239), producing
masses of slc^^-blue flowers, will be a desirable novelty if it proves
hardy.

O. F. Cook has pointed out that we have in the driest desert
region of California a leguminous tree {Olneya tesota^ No. 51254),
the beans of which when roasted resemble peanuts. These Olneya
trees, as they are called, are among the most attractive trees of our
Southwest. They deserve trial in other desert regions of the world.

The iburu {DigitaHa ihurua^ No. 51257), a cereal grown by the
natives of Northern Nigeria and producing a small, pure-white grain,
is already under observation by Mr. Piper, who considers it worth
while from the standpoint of a forage crop.

Perhaps the macui {Solanum sp.. No. 51265) which Mr. Johnson
finds in use among the Kekchi Indians of Alta'Vera Paz, Guatemala,
may be what we are looking for as a summer green vegetable for the
South. He says th^ tender 3'oung tips are widely used and have an
excellent flavor.

The fufu grass {Pennisetum furpureum^ No. 51286), of Rhodesia,
IS found by Mr. Holland, of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to be
softer, sweeter, and more succulent than Napier grass, and this for-
age crop may prove superior to the latter in our Southern States.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the botanical nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels, and the de-
scriptive and botanical notes have been arranged by G. P. Van
Eseltine, who has had general supervision of this inventory. The
manuscript of this inventory has been prepared by Miss Esther
A. Celander and Miss Patty T. Newbold.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington^ D. C.^ January 13, 1922.

INVENTORY.'

50648. ScHizosTACHiTiM sp. Poacea?. Bamboo.

From Buitenzorg. Java. Plants presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsberger,
director, Java Botanic Garden, through K. Heyne, Department of Agri-
cultux-e. Received June 8, 1920.

Late in 1915 L. C. Westenenk, a resident of Benltulen, Sumatra, while on
a trip through the highlands of Kroe, found this solid-stemmed bamboo.
Material was sent to the garden of the Museum of Economic Botany, in Buiten-
zorg, where it grew abundantly, flowered, and fruited. This bamboo forms
a thick stand about 7 meters (24 feet) high; the green stems are 3 centimeters
(more than an inch) thick, with joints about 25 centimeters (10 inches) long.
(Adapted from Teysmannia, vol. SO, p. 8-i6.)

50649 to 50651.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Collected by Wilson Popenoe,
Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received June 8. 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

50649. Ananas sativxjs Schult. f. Bromeliaeese. Pineapple.

"(No. 373.) Suckers of the Montiifar pineapple, a variety grown in
the lower Motagua Valley, notably at the station of Montufar, whence
the name. The plants forwarded under this number were obtained from
the grounds of the United Fruit Co. hospital at Quirigua.

" The plant is large and has slender, finely serrate leaves, not notice-
ably recurved. The fruits may be termed medium to large in size,
being commonly 6 to 8 inches in length and oblong in form. The lines
marking the carpellary divisions are not deeply incised, and the eyes,
therefore, are not prominent. The surface is dull yellow in color, more
commonly greenish yellow, because the fruits are not left on the plant
until fully ripe. The flesh is light yellow, very juicy, with abundant
aroma and rich flavor. It is not so delicately flavored nor so sweet
as the Smooth Cayenne, but impresses me as conside»ably better than
the Red Spanish. The variety is one which I have not seen elsewhere.
It is fonvarded for trial in connection with the Hawaiian experiments."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 49870.

^ It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other
plants used in these inventories are those which the material bore when received by the
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction ; and further, that the printing of such
names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this country.
As the different varieties are studied, their identity fully established, their entrance into
the American trade forecast, and the use <5f varietal names for them in American litera-
ture becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing in these inventories,
in many cases, will undoubtedly be changed by the specialists interested in the various
groups of plants and the forms of the names bi-ought into hainnony with recognized
American codes of nomenclature.

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50649 to 50651— Continued.

50650. IxoPHOEUS UNiSETUS (Presl) Schleclit. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 372a.) Zacate bianco. Seeds of a native grass from Quirigua
in tlie lower Motagua Valley. Altitude, 250 feet.

" This is considered one of the best native forage grasses of its
region. Its leaves, which are succulent and about half an inch wide,
reach a height of about 2 feet. The plant seems to thrive in moist
places and is worth testing in the Everglades region of southern Florida."

50651. PiNTJs oocARPA Scheide. Piuacese. Pine.
"(No. 371a. Herb. No. 975.) From the Finca Moca, San Francisco

Miramar, Patulul. Altitude about 3,200 feet. Seeds of a white pine,
abundant on the lower slopts of the Volcano Atitlan. It yields good
lumber and is cut for this purpose."

50652 to 50678.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds collected by Wilson
Popenoe, Agi-icultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agri-
culture. Received June 8, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popt^noe.

"(Nos. 345a to 370a. April 23, 1920.) The following have been collected at
EI Barranquillo. Many of these species I have seen in bloom and consider
promising. Some of the others I have taken upon the recommendation of
Fernando Carrera. who has collected the seeds.

" The region from which they come is exceedingly dry for a large part of
the year, but is never cold ; it does not seem certain, therefore, that these
plants will stimd tlie cold winters of California and Arizona, though they
sliould be adapted to resist the dry atmosphere. It seems likely that most of
tlieni will succeed in southern Florida."

50652. AxvABADOA AM0RPH0IDE8 Liebm. Simaroubacese.

"(No. 355a. Herb. No. 956.) Pluniajillo. Described as a tree about
• 25 feet high. whicVi produces an abundance of white flowers in January."

50653. Caesalpinia exostemma Moc. and Sesse. Caesalpiniaceae.
"(No. 3o0a. Herb. No. 974.) Carcouw. A leguminous shrub, reaching

about 10 feet in height and producing terminal racemes of flowers some-
what resembling those of Caesalpinia pulcherrima, particularly in color,
which is a combination of yellow and light orange-scarlet."

50654. Cassia bicapsulabis L. Caesalpiniacese.

"(No. 361a. Herb. No. 969.) Cola de pato. Described as a small
tree whicl^ produces yellow flowers in March."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 44123.

50655. Cassia emabginata L. Caesalpiniacefe. •

"(No. .362a. Herb. No. 959.) Vainillo. Described as a medium-sized
tree which produces yellow flowers in March."

50656. Cyoista pubescens Blake. Bignoniacejp.

"(No. 368a. Herb. No. 980.) Campana. Described as a vigorous
climber which produces handsome pink flowers."

50657. Etjphobbia leucocephala Lotsky. Euphorbiaceae.

"(No. 359a.) Flor dc pascim. Described jis a small tree bearing white
flowers at Chri.«tmsis time (hence tlie name flor dc pasciia, or Christmas
flower). Said to be particularly hand.some."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1^3*. '^

50652 to 50678— Continued.

50658. Macboscepis obovata H. B. K. AsclepiadaceiH.

"(No. 336a. Herb. No. 970.) Clmnuno. Described as a climbing plant
which produces reddish purple flowers in .Tauuary."

50659. GuAiACUM GUATEMALENSE Planch. Zygoph.vUaoeai.

"(No. 364a. Herb. No. 952.) Guayacan. The Guatemalan llgiiuiii-
vitfe, a small tree which is covered iu February or ]Murcli with lavemler-
blue flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47900.

50660. Haematoxylum bkasiletto Karst. Ca?salpiniaceai.

" (No. 348a. Herb. No. 936.) Brazil. A handsome floweriug tree. It
grows to about 15 feet in height, is spreading in liabit, and during the
early spring is covered with small yellow flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. T. No. 444.56.

50661. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacea'. Morning-glory.

" (No. 360a.) Bejuco bianco. A climber, said to produce large white
flowers in December."

50662. Jacqtjinia gracilis Mez. Theophrastaceae.

"(No. 356a. Herb. No. 957.) Diiruche. Desoribt-d as a small tree,
producing in .Tii unary many fragrant yellow flowers."

50663. Jacquinia gracilis Mez. Theophrastacese.

" (No. 356a.) Dnniche. Described as a small tree, producing in
•January many fragrant yellow flowers."

50664. Maximilianea vjtifolia (Wilkl.) Krug and Urb. Cochlosperm-
(CocMospermMm liibiscoides Kunth.) [aceie.

" (No. 346a.) Tecomusuchc. A handsome plant, flrst introduced fi-om
Guatemala in 1917; but it has seemed worth while to obtain additional
seed. In habit it is a small tree, with long, stiff unbrauched growths
from the main trunk, terminating in clusters of leaves which fall during
the dry season and are replaced by clusters of flowers of the form and
color of large California poppies (Esvlischoltsia cnliforniea) "

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 44821.

50665. Petbea aeborea H. B. K. Verbenacea^.

"(No. 365a. "Herb. No. 954.) Cuero de sapo. This is one of ihe
flnest flowering climbers of _ the Tropics. It is occasionally seen in
southern Florida gardens, but is deserving of much wider cultivation in
that region than it enjoys at present. It is a vigorous dinihcr. with
oblong leaves about 4 inches in length and harsh to the toufli, .-md
trusses of star-shapcMl fluwers of sky-blue color. It blooms inore or less
throughout the year. l»ut is fairly covered with flowers in the early
spring."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49081.
50666. Phyllocarpus SEprENTRioNAHS Donn. Smith. Csesaipiniacese.

"(No. 345a.) Flor de viico (monkey flower). From El Barranquillo,
Department of El Progreso, altitude about l.SOO feet. This unusually
handsome flowering tree was introduced in 1917, but at that time only

10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

50652 to 50678— Continued.

a small quantity of seed could be obtained. I have, therefore, obtained
an additional supply, so that the species can be given a wide trial in
the Tropics and Subtropics."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44775.

50667. Plocospebma buxifolium Benth. Loganiacese.

"(No. 357a. Herb. No. 972.) Barreto. Described as a small tree,
reaching about 20 feet in height and producing in April small purple
flowers."

50668. Plumeeia acutifolia Poir. Apocynacese.

"(No, 354a.) Palo de la Cruz. Known in English as frangipani, the
source of the perfume of the same name, A stiff, erect, small tree,
reaching about 25 feet in height, the branches naked except for clusters
of leaves at the summit of each, where also appear in early spring
clusters of single white, star-shaped flowers of delicious fragrance.
This species is probably already known in Florida, as several plumerias
are grown there to a limited extent ; but it deserves much wider dis-
semination than has yet been given it in that State."

50669. PoDOPTEBUs GUATEMALENSis Blake. Polygonacese.

"(No. 349a. Herb. No. 973.) Cruzito. A small tree or large shrub,
which produces in February and March a profusion of small white flowers
of peculiar form. A curious and beautiful plant."

50670. Sapindus raponaria L. Sapindacese.

"(No. 352a.) Jaboncillo. One of the soapberries. See S. P. I. No.
49781 [324a]."

50671. Securidaca sylvestbis Schlecht. Polygalaceje.

"(No. 347a. Herb. No. 964.) Choreqtie. A vigorous climber, produc-
ing trusses of reddish purple flowers. A handsome thing."

50672. Stigmaphyllon sp. Malpighlacese.

"(No. 351a.) Coralillo. Said to be a red-flowered climbing plant, I
am not familiar with it."

50673. Tabebuia sp. Bignoniacese.

"(No. 366a.) Cacho de chibo. Described as a medium-sized tree pro-
ducing small white flowers in January."

50674. Vernonia patens H. B. K. Asteracese.

"(No. 358a. Herb. No. 960.) Suquinay. Described as an arborescent
shrub, about 10 feet high, bearing many small white flowers about the
first of March."

50675. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 369a.) GranadiUo. Described as a medium-sized tree which
produces in December an abundance of small white flowers."

50676. Simakouba glatjca DC. Simaroubacese.

"(No. 353a. Herb. No. 982.) Jocote mico. Described as a small tree
which produces attractive flowers followed by terminal racemes of plum-
like fruits said to be edible."

50677. Karwinskia sp. Rhamnacese.

"(No. 370a.) Manzanito. Described as a medium-sized tree which
produces small white flowers in January."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 11

50652 to 50678— Continued.

50678. AscLEPiAS cueassavica L. Asclepiadaceae.

"(No. 367a.) Viborana. Described as a small tree which produces
small red flowers in March."

50679 to 50681.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received June
26, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

50679. Gltelqxma utilis Oerst. Phoenicaceae. Palm.
(Bactris utilis Benth. and Hook.)

"(No. 391a. June 7, 1920.) Pejibaye palm. Seed of a remarkable food
plant, of ancient cultivation in Costa Rica, and certainly deserving of
Avide dissemination in the Tropics. Pittier says : ' The Indians [of Costa
Rica] have cultivated it since a remote period, and it is not now known in
the wild state.' And Gagini quotes Alcedo to the effect that the fruit
is almost the only food of the Guaimies and the Indians of southern
Talamanca, in this country. It is to-day grown commercially in the
vicinity of Tucurrique. on the Atlantic side, and is also known on the
Pacific side, though not so abundant there. In the markets of San Jose
the fruit is always in great demand and fetches a high price. The name
is sometimes written pejivalle, pijivay, and pixbay; it is pronounce^l
pe-he-vy-e, with the e's short.

" The palm is a beautiful pinnate-leaved species, with a slender trunk
reaching to 50 feet, though commonly not more than 35 feet. The leaves
resemble those of Cocos plumosa and other palms of that type, while the
trunk is armed from top to bottom with thin, sharp spines about 2 inches
long. Flowers are produced in spring, from March to June (occasionally ,
at other times of the year), and are followed by stout racemes of fruit
which matures principally in the autumn. The racemes sometimes weigh
25 pounds, and as many as five or six are produced by the palm in a
jingle crop. The individual fruits are top shaped, up to 2 inches long,
yellow to deep orange, with a thin skin, and a hard seed in the center
surrounded by abundant flesh of orange or yellow color, firm texture,
and dry, farinaceous character. Seedless varieties are known, and since
these can be propagated, like date palms, by means of offshoots, of
which the plant produces several in the- course of its life, the establish-
ment of superior forms should be simple.

"The pejibaye, which is one of the most popular of all Costa Rican
fruits (though it should not, perhaps, be called a fruit, except in
the botanical sense), is prepared for eating by boiling it for three hours
in salted water, after which the skin is pared off with a knife, and
the flesh, which strikingly resembles boiled chestnuts in appearance and
flavor, is eaten without seasoning of any sort. Doubtless the fruit
would lend itself to many uses, such as stuffing fgr fowl, but it is
so good in its simple form that Cosfca Ricans have not sought to
improve it by bringing it under the influence of the culinary art.

"The palm is said to come into bearing at 6 to 8 years from seed,
and. to live at least 50 years. It is found in Costa Rica from sea
level up to 5,000 feet elevation, but in extremely wet regions above
4,000 feet some of the palms do not bear. The ideal region for it seems

12 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

50679 to 50681— Continued.

to be, in this country, between 2,000 uud 3,000 or 3,500 feet aiul where
the rainfall Is not great. It does not appear to be particular as regards
soil.

"The fruit contains about 40 per cent of carbohydrates, and ac-
cording to an analysis made in San Jose, one pound of the flesh repre-
sents 1.096 calories of energy, which entitles the pejibaye to serious
consideration as a food plant. All in all, it seems to me that it
should be widely planted in tropical regions. In the United States,
it may perhaps succeed in southern Florida, but the climate of Cali-
fornia is probably too cool for it."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44268.

50680. Persea amebicana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.
(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

"(Kos. 382 and 395. May 27, 1920, and June 9, 1920. Cuttings of
Avocado No. 42, from the residence of Margarita Munoz, 4a Avenida
Este and 5a Calle Sur, San Jose.) This avocado was called to my
attention by Don Anastasio Alfaro, Director of the National Museum.
He recommends it as one of the finest known to him, and a variety
of unusually late ripening season. The parent tree, which stands
in a small back yard, about 10 feet from a house, is 30 feet high, slender
in form, with a straight trunk 15 inches thick at the base, branched 8
feet above the ground. At this time (June, 1920) the fruits are not
half grown, but judging by their present appearance and a plaster of
Paris model made last year by Sr. Alfaro, it is possible to say that
the form is oval to broad pyriforni and that it is up to one pound
in weight. The color is said to be green, the seed not unreasonably
large, and the flesh of excellent quality. The season of ripening is
September to November, sometimes to December. Most of the avocados
in this region ripen in August and September. The tree is a heavy
bearer, the fruits sometimes being produced in clusters of two or three."

50681. RuBus sp. Rosacese. Blackberry.

"(No. 390a. June 7, 1920.) A wild blackberry which occurs in the
vicinity of San .Jose. The seeds sent under this number are from fruits
purchased in the market. This species produces fruits a.bout an inch
long, in form and general character resembling the cultivated blackber-
ries of the North. The quality is fairly good, though the flavor is a
trifle too acid. Of interest principally to those engaged in breeding new
forms of blackberries."

50682 to 50685.

From San Jose. Costa Rica. Collecte<l by ^^'ilsou Poyenoe. Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received June
15, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

50682. Cha-yota eduxis Jacq. Cucurbitacei;'. Chayote.
(Sechium edule Svsrartz.)

"(No. 380a. May 27, 1920.) A good variety of chayote from the San
Jose market. The fruits are broadly obovoid in form, nearly round,
about 3 inches long, and waxy white. There are a few short spines on
the surface."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 13

50683 to 50685— Continued.

50683. CoccoLOBis sp. Polyfronacejp.

"(No. ;>7G. May 27. 1920.) IMants r.n>s«-iitofl by Carlos W<>ivk:C'. El
Coyolar, Costa R ra. Mr. Wereklo dcsciilH'il tliis a.s a small tret*, ovor-
green, much branclied. and handsome in appearaneo. It produces blue-
black fruits the size of small plums, with juicy llesh of acid, somewhat
astringent flavor, irood for niakiii.^ Jellies and jireserves and also for
catinj; out of hand when of a good variety. The single stone is ratber
large. This plant may succeed in southern Florida. It is from tbe low-
hinds of Costa Rica and hence tropical in its requirements."

50684. Makanta sp. Marantacea^.

"(No. 377. May 27, 1920.) Lairoi. Roots jircsented by Curios
Werckle, El Coyohnr, Costa Rica. A plant allied to arrowroot and
greatly re,sembling it in appearance. It yields large numbers of plump
tubers, 2 to 4 inches long. These contain nuich starch, and can be
eaten when boiled, though rhey never become soft or mealy. Mr.
Werckle thinks the species may be of value as a source of starch be-
cause of the large quantity of tubers which each plant produces."

50685. Nectandka glabkescens Benth. Lauiaceoe.

"(No. 379a. Seed from Rancho Redondo. near San Jose, elevation
about 1,5(X) meters. May 27, 1920.) A round-topped tree growing to
about 40 feet, and producing fruits which look like small avocados of
the Mexican race. They are obovoid in form, nearly 2 inches long, with
a thin black skin and yellow flesh of oily texture and strong aniselike
taste which makes them inedible. Of interest as a possible stock plant
for the avocado."

50686 and 50687.

From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. Vanderyst.
Received June 29, 1920.

50686. Andropogon sp. Poace«. Grass.
Numbered for convenience in testing by the OHice of Forage-Crop In-
vestigations.

50687. Bkachiabia brizantha (Hochst.) Stapf. PoacejTi. Grass.
(PaMcum brizanthuni Hochst.)

"A tall grass, especially on the higher land. It is very abundant on
the uplands and forms a large part of the great grass cover of this
grassland country." {Shantz.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49687.

50688. Peksea A>IEKICA^'A Mill. Lauraceie. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn f.)
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received June
15, 1920.

"(No. 485.)" (Popenoe.)
2210—23 2

I

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50689 and 50690.

From Kisantn, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father H. Vanderyst.

Received July 29, 1920.
50689. Chaetochloa sp. Poacese. Grass.

Numbered for convenience in testing by the Oflace of Forage-Crop In-
vestigations.
59690, Chaetochola lutescens (Weigel) Stuntz. Poacese. Grass.

Numbered for convenience in testing by the Office of Forage-Crop In-
vestigations.

50691 and 50692.

From San .Jose, Costa Rica. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received June
15, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

50691. RuBUS GLAUCUS Benth. Rosacese. Andes berry.
"(No. 378a. Seed from Rancho Redondo, near San Jose. May 27,

1920. Herb. No. 988.) Mora de Castilla. This is either the same
species sent from northern Guatemala under the name of tokan-nuk, or
one of very similar character. The plant resembles the tokan-uuk very
closely, and the fruit is of the same size and form but lighter in color,
being of a light-red shade. It has a delicious aroma, suggesting straw-
berries. The fruit is oblong or somewhat ovate, up to an inch in length,
very plump, soft and juicy when ripe. Several species of Rubus are
given the common name mora de Castilla: this is used to indicate, in
fact, any Rubus that produces good fruits of blackberry or raspberry
character."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49387.

50692, (Undetermined.)

"(No. 375a. May 27, 1920.) Fruta de pava. Plants presented by
Carlos Werekl^, of El Coyolar, Costa Rica. A large tree native to this
region. Mr. Werckle believes it is a new species, perhaps representing a
genus not yet described botanically. The fruit is about an inch long,
shining black, with dark-purple flesh inclosing a single elongated stone.
The flavor is agreeable, not sour but sometimes astringent The young
fruits are yellow, later turning red, then black. It is from the low-
lands and likely to succeed in the United States only in southern
Florida."

50693. Hibiscus brackenridgei A, Gray, Malvaceae,

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seed presented by J. F. Rock, Received June
30, 1920.

" A striking and well-marked rather rare si)ecies with a shrubby erect stem,
4 to 5 feet high, stifE spreading branches, and rather stout, very leafy flower-
ing stalks. It is worthy of cultivation on account of its showy yellow flowers.
The smooth, bright-green leaves on long petioles are rounded in outline, SJ to
4 inches in diameter and 5 to 7-lobed, somewhat resembling those of the
common grapevine. The spreading yellow corolla is about 6 inches across.
Found in the scrub vegetation of the leeside of Oahu, East and West Maui,
and Lanai." (Rock.)

A wild shrub of this species and a single flower are shown in Plates I and II.

Inventory 64, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

A New and Brilliant Hawaiian Hibiscus. (Hibiscus brackenridgei A.

Gray, S. P. I. No. 50693.)

This extremely rare species of Hibiscus, which Mr. Rock fouiul firowing among the stones at the base
of a cliff on the windward side of the island of Oahu, is a thing of rare beauty when covered with
its large yellow flowers, .^ince it grows under arid and rather severe conditions it may be found
useful as an ornamental plant in some parts of tropical America which, because of unfavorable
climate and soil, are not well suited to the cultivation of many of the common tropical orna-
mentals. (Photographed by J. F. Rock, Oahu, Hawaii, March, 1918; P27(X):JFS.)

Inventory 64, Seeds and Plants Innported.

PLATE II.

r

^>^

A Hawaiian Hibiscus That Should Be Widely Cultivated. (Hibiscus

BRACKENRIDGEI A. GRAY, S. P. I. NO. 50693.)

The deep canary-yellow flowers of this exceedingly rare Hibiscus are 6 inches across. Only a few
wild plants are m existence Cone is shown in Plate I ), and the species seems not to have found its
way into American horticulture, although Hillebrand called attention to the possibiUties of its
culture more than 30 years ago. (Photographed bv J. F. Rock, Oahu. Hawaii. March, 191S:
P27004FS.)

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 15

50694 to 50709.

From Honolulu. Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, Department
of Botany and Forestry. Collected by A. Scliwarz near Tjibodas, Java.
Received June 29, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Schwarz.

50694. Albizzia Montana (Jungh.) Benth. Miniosacere.

A shrub or small tree with spreading branches and oblong-linear silky
pubescent or glabrous leaflets. The flowers are on very short pedicels
in cylindrical spikes. The somewhat falcate pods contain brownish
black seeds. Native to Java. (Adapted from Valeton, Boomsoortcn
vcm Java, vol. 1, p. 295.)

50695. Altingia Ea:cELSA Noronha. ■> Hamamelidacese.

"A magnificent tree of the tropical evergreen forests of the Indian
Archipelago and northeastern India. In Java it yields in small quantity
an odorous medicinal resin known in Europe as storax, which is obtained
by incisions in the trunk; the tree is not regularly cultivated. The
soft reddish gray wood with lighter streaks is used in Assam for
building and ordinary domestic purposes." (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. 201.) ■

50696. Elaeocabpus sphaericus (Gaertn.) Schuni. Elseocarpacefe.
{E. ganitrus Roxb.)

" Djianitu."

A large tree found in Nepal, Assam, and the Konkan Ghats. The
hard-grooved and elegantly tubercled nuts are polished and made into
rosaries and bracelets. They are frequently set in gold and are often
imported from Singapore, where the tree is common. (Adapted from
Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Prodiicts of India, vol. 3, p. 205.)

50697. Ficus NOTA (Blanco) Merr. Moracete. Fig.

A medium-sized tree with broadly ovate leaves 15 to 25 centimeters
long, more or less pubescent ; numerous green or purplish, pear-shaped
receptacles, 3 centimeters in diameter, are borne in masses on special-
ized leafless branches from the trunk and larger branches. This tree is
common in the Philippine forests both in the lowlands and in the hills,
reaching a height of 8 to 10 meters. The abundant milky sap when
coagulated is similar in appearance and physical characteristics to the
gum of Achras zapota (the gum chicle of commerce) which is used in
the manufacture of chewing gum. (Adapted from Merrill, New or
Noteworthy Philiptrine Plants, No. 2, Bureau of Government Laboratories,
No. 17, p. 10.)

50698. Ficus odorata (Blanco) Merr. Moraceae. Fig.
A Philippine tree, 15 to 18 feet high, marked by its peculiarly strongly

inequilateral, very rough, fragrant leaves which are sublanceolate with
a one-sided rounded margin at the base. It is not very well known.
(Adapted from Blanco, Flora de Filipinas, vol. 3, p. 89.)

50699. Ficus ulmifolia Lam. Moraceae. Fig.
A Philippine plant with gray, woody branches covered at the tip with

short rigid hairs. The ovate scaly leaves, unequally acuminate at base
and tip, are sparsely bordered with shallow teeth which form remark-
able sinuses at the summit. The globular, axillary fruits are mostly
solitary and are the size of a small cherry or currant. (Adapted from
La March, EncyclopMie M6thodique Botanique, vol. 2, p. 499.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35449.

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50694 to 50709— Continued.

50700. FicTJS sp. Moiacese.
"(No. 1117.)"

50701. Paekia timobiana (DC.) Merr. Mimosaceie. Cupang.
(P. roxburghii G. Don.)

"(No. 1183.)"

A huge and remarkably handsome quick-growing tree, attaining a
height of 120 feet or more, with a clear smooth trunk and beautiful, fine-
feathery pinnate leaves. Native to Malaya. Burma, etc., it has been in-
troduced into and become well established in Ceylon, thriving in the moist
low country up to 2,0(X) feet. The clusters of long pods contain a quantity
of white, powdery, farinaceous substance. Easily propagated by seed.
(Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Plant-
ing, p. 311.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47948.

50702. Ptebospeemum sp. Sterculiacefe.
"(No. 1182, from Slam.)"

50703. QuEBCus javanica (Blume) Drake. Fagacea;. Oak.

"(No. 1112.) Passang batoe."

An exceedingly beautiful tree with oblong-lanceolate glabrous tawny
leaves; the aments and young leaves are reddish tomentose. (Adapte<l
from Blume, Bijdragen tot de Flora van Nederlandsch Indie, vol. 1,
p. 525.)

50704. QuEECUs thelecaepa Miquel. Fagaeese. Oak.

" (No. 1111. ) Passang soeroe."

A tree 25 meters tall with very smooth coriaceous leaves, shining above
and glaucescent beneath. The cups of the sessile fruits are 12 milli-
meters high and 40 millimeters across. The thick hull is broadly ovate
with a prominent graceful tip. The semiglobose acorn, 20 to 25 milli-
meters high, and 23 to 34 millimeters broad, is somewhat furrowed.
Native to .Tava. (Adapted from Yaleton. BooDtsoorten van Java, vol.
JO, p. 28.)

50705. QuEKCUs sp. Fagacese. . Oak.
•'(No. 1110.) Passang bodas."

50706. QuEECus sp. Fagacete. * Oak.
'•(No. 1109.) Passang djamba."

50707. QuERCus sp. Fagacese. Oak.
"(No. 1113.) Passang Iceyan or kcang."

50708. QuEBcrs sp. Fagacese. Oak.
"(No. 1114.) Passang tonogo."

50709. Schima noronhae Reinw. Theacc;ie.

A tree 30 to 60 feet high, with elliptic-acute leaves 6 inches long, lead
colored above. The white fragrant flowers are in a loose terminal corymb.
Native to the eastern Indian Peninsula from Tenasserim to Penang.
{Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India-, vol. 1, p. 289.)

JUXE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 17

50710. CoLOCASiA sp. Araceae. Taro.

From Quinto do Palheini. Funclial, iladeiia. Tubers presented by J.
Erhest Blandy, Aiiierii-an consul. Received June 18, 1920.

" Igname branca. A variety of taro apparently identical with the yellow
tanyah grown in the coast regions of South Carolina and Georgia. The corms
are intensely acrid in the raw state and require boiling for fully two hours
to destroy this property and render them edible. They are of very pronounced
flavor, but are preferred to most other taros by those who have acquired
the taste for them. The buds are white, and the skin is without color beneath
the brown fiber. It is of interest to note that the other taro, igname vermcilho,
cultivated in Madeira, is apparently identical with the blue tanyah of the
South Atlantic States." (R. A. Young.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 19996.

50711 to 50725.

From Darjiling, Bengal, India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator,
Lloyd Botanic Garden. Received June 30, 1920.

50711. Acacia catechu L. Mimosacese.

A moderate-sized deciduous tree, common in most parts of India
and Burma, with dark-brown much-cracked bark, bipinnate leaves,
and spikes of white or pale-yellow flowers. The plant yields a pale-
yellow gum, and a dull-red dye can be obtained from a solution of
, catechu, the commercially important astringent resinous extract obtained
from the chopped wood by boiling for 20 hours.

Kath, largely used as an ingredient in tlie betel-leaf preparation
which the natives are so fond of chewing, is a crystalline substance
deposited upon twigs placed in the boiling solution of chopped wood.
It is the kath in combination with lime in the betel-leaf preparation
which gives the teeth and lips the red color so characteristic of Hindus.
Continued use blackens the teeth.

The sapwood is yellowish white; the heartwood is either dark or light
red and extremely hard. The wood is very durable, seasons well, and
takes a fine polish. It is not attacked by white ants or by teredo. It
is used for agricultural implements and wheelwright work. The fuel
of the dead trees is much valued by goldsmiths and is one of the best
woods for making charcoal. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. 27.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45954.

50712. Albizzia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr. Mimosacese.
{A. stipulata Boiv.)

A shade tree of easy culture, which is 'a native of continental and
insular southern Asia, extending to the Himalayas and China and ascend-
ing to altitudes of 4,000 feet. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-
Tropical Plants, p. 30.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42356.

50713. Albizzia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Mimosacese. Lebbeck tree.

A large deciduous spreading ornamental tree exceedingly good for
avenues. Its roots do not penetrate very deep. It grows in the ever-
green mixed forests in the sub-Himalayas from the Indus River east-

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50711 to 50735— Continued.

ward, in Bengal, Burma, central and southern India, ascending to 5,000
feet in altitude. The bark is used in tanning ; and the oil extracted from
the astringent seeds is considered useful in leprosy. The leaves are used
for camel fodder, and the tree is often cultivated for this purpose. It may
be propagated readily by cuttings, grows rapidly, and flourishes in almost
any soil, especially on canal embankments and roadsides, affording both
fodder and fuel where these are otherwise scarce. The sap wood is
white, and the heartwood is dark brown, hard, shining, mottled, with
deeper longitudinal streaks. It seasons, works, and polishes well, and
is fairly durable. It is used for picture frames, sugar-cane crushers,
furniture, buildings, canoes, and wlieelwork. (Adapted from Watt, Dic-
tionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. 156.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No, 42809.

50714. Alnus nepalensis D. Don. Betulacese.

A deciduous tree with elliptic-lanceolate entire or subentire leaves and
fruiting spikes in large erect panicles ; the nutlets have a membranous
wing. Native to the temperate Himalayas and the Khasi Hills.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 5, p. 600.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47635.

50715. Beebebis napaulensis (DC.) Sprang. Berberidacese. Barberry.

A shrub, native to the temperate Himalayas and the Khasi Hills,
3 to 20 feet high, leafy near the top only. The bipinnate leaves, are
coriaceous and the erect racemes of fascicled yellow flowers are fol-
lowed by bitter, violet-glaucous berries. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora
of British India, vol. 1, p. 109.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47646.

50716. BoMBAX MALABARicuM DC. Bombacacese.

A very large deciduous tree with branches in whorls, spreading hori-
zontally, and the stem with large thorny buttresses. It is native to the
hotter forests of India and Burma, and is the largest and most character-
istic tree of eastern Rajputana. The trunk and branches are covered
with large corky prickles. The inner bark yields a good fiber, suitable
for cordage ; the seeds yield the so-called silk cotton,, too short and too
soft to be spun, but largely used for stuffing pillows, etc., and for gun
cotton. The flower buds are eaten as a potherb. The leaves and twigs
are lopped for fodder. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of tJie Economic
Products of India, vol. 1, p. 156.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48025.

50717. Eriobotbya hookeeiana Decaisne. Malaceje.

A small robust tree with elliptic-lanceolate coarsely serrate coriaceous
leaves, thickly covered with rusty tomentum when young, glabrous when
old. The panicles of white flowers are followed by yellow eUipsoid fruits,
three-fourths of an inch long. Native to the eastern Himalayas, Sik-
kini, and Bhutan, at altitudes of 4,000 to 6.500 feet. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2. p. 311.)

50718. Lobelia rosea Wall. Campanulacere.

A tall suberect herb, 4 to 12 feet high, with short branches, hori-
zontal with drooping tips, and narrowly lanceolate leaves, 6 inches long.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 19

50711 to 50725— Continued.

velvety above. The rose or white flowers are crowded in short racemes.
Native to the subtropical Himalayas Irom Kumaou to Bhutan, and the
Khasi Hills at altitudes up to 4,000 feet. (Adapted from Hoolcei; Flora
of British India, vol. 3, p. 427.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4964S.

50719. MiscANTHUS NEPALENSis (Tviu.) Hack. Poacese. Grass.
A perennial grass with erect stems 3 to 6 feet high and linear leaves

6 to 18 inches long. The 1-flowered spikelets are partially enveloped in
a tuft of long, silky, shining, golden yellow hairs. Native to the tem-
perate Himalayas at altitudes of 5,000 to 8,000 feet, and to the Khasi
and Naga HiUs. (Adapted from Collett. Flora Simlensis, p. 590.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47735. ^

50720. MoRUS INDICA L. Moracefe. Mulberry.
A moderate-sized deciduous tree or shrub, found in the temperate

Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim, ascending to 7,000 feet. It is
largely cultivated in many parts of India for purpose^ of silk culture.
The fiber was in very early times used by the Chinese for paper making,
and the twigs left by the silkworms and now thrown away might yield
good half stuff for the paper maker. The fruit has an agreeable aro-
matic and acid flavor. The leaves are also valuable for fodder.
(Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India,
vol. 5, p. 281.)

50721. Pygeum ACUMINATUM Colebr, Amygdalacefe.

An evergreen tree With glabrous oblong-lanceolate leaves, 4 to 6 inches
in length and equally long racemes of yellow-green flowers. The dark-
purple drupe is 1 inch in diameter. Native to eastern Bengal and the
Khasi Hills. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2,
p. 318.)

50722. QuERCUS incana Roxb. Fagacese. Oak.
A large evergreen tree found on the temperate Himalayas from the

Indus River to Nepal, between altitudes of 3,000 and 8,000 feet. In
spring it becomes purplish owing to the brush of fresh new leaves, which
are softly tomentose. The bark yields a small quantity of a reddish fawn
coloring matter which can be used in dyeing silk and cotton. The galls
are used in the Punjab for dyeing hair. The bark is extensively em-
ployed for tanning purposes. The acorns form the astringent medicine
known in the Punjab btizaars as baltit ; they are greedily eaten by
monkeys and bears. The leaves are extensively lopped for fodder.
(Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India,
vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 382.)

50723. RUBUS EOSAEFOLrus J. E. Smith. Rosacese.

An erect, branching Himalayan shrub which is very attractive be-
cause of its evergreen foliage, delicate white flowers, and especially its
bright-red fruits, charming to the eye but rather insipid to the taste.
(Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 6970.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39658.

50724. Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. Sapindacese. Soapberry,
A tree 60 to 80 feet high, known as the hou-erh-tsao, which occurs

throughout the Yangtze Valley up to altitudes of 3.000 feet. The

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50711 to 50725— Continued.

panicles of flowers are followed by sbiniug brown, globose fruits about
the size of large marbles. The fruits are used for washing white clothes,
being considered for this purpose superior to Gleditsia pods. (Adapted
from Wilson, A Naturalist in Western China, vol. 2, p. 72.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 26280.

50725. Spatholokus PARviFLOKus (Roxb.) Kuntze. Fabaceae.

(S. roxlmrghii Beath.)
A gigantic climber common in the forests of the lower Himalayas in
northeastern India and in Ceylon. A red gum resembling kino exudes
from this plant ; the seeds yield an oil used for cooking and for annoiut-
ing purposes. A fiber obtained from the bark is twisted into ropes and
bowstrings. t( Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 6, pt. 3, p. 319.

50726 to 50866.

From Zanzibar, Zanzibar. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
June 8, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

50726. Amabanthus sp. Amaranthaceae. Amaranth.

"(No. 871. Nyanza, Urundi. March 19, 1920.) The leaves constitute
the African spinach extensively eaten by natives and Europeans. Grown
^ about every cabin."

50727. Ananas sativus Schult. f. Bromeliacese. Pineapple.
"(No. 941. Zanzibar, Zanzibar. April 6. .1920.) A large type; not

grown very extensively near Zanzibar."

50728. Annona mueicata L. Annonaceae. Soursop.
"(No. 624. Kigoma, Tanganyika Territory. February 20, 1920.) Prob-
ably the same as No. 511 and 527 [S. P. I. Nos. 35695 and 49979]. Tt
is grown in many places and yields a heavy crop."

50729 and 50730. Annona reticulata L. Annonacene. Custard-apple.

50729. "(No. 620. Kigoma. February 20, 1920.) Probably the
same as sent before. This fruit is planted almost everywhere in
the European settlements. It is probably less abundant than the-
soursop."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49289.

50730. "(No. 869. Nyanza, Urundi. March 19, 1920.) Locally they
often turn dark blue and dry up without ripening, due to drought."

50731. Annona senegalensis Pers. Annonaceae.

"(No. 667. M'Sala, Urundi. February 24, 1920.) Seed from an old
fruit. I have had no opportunity to test this fruit. Leaves very large
and broad."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38525.

50732. Aeachis hypogaea L. Fabaceae. Peanut.
"(No. 639. Kigoma. February 21, 1920.) Peanuts. They are grown

everywhere with corn, manihot, etc. A very important element of diet ;
much more widely grown than Voandzeia."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 21

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50733. Areca catechu L. Phoenicaceae. Betel-nut palm.
"(No. 924. Malongvve, Tanganyika Territory- Marcli 29, 1920.) Th«'

nut is chewe<l by almost everyone witli pepper leaf, tobacco, lime, and
gambier."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45478.

50734. Bauhinia kappleri Sagot. Cresalpiniacese.

"(No. 918. Tabora, Tanganyika Territory. March 27. 1920.) A baud-
some pink-flowered tree, like a mopaine [Copaiva mopane] with long
pods (6 inches) and small seeds buried in flour."

50735. Byrsocakpus sp. Connaraceaa.

"(No. 698. Nyanza, Urundi. February 29, 1920. Herb. No. 692.) A
beautiful small shrub with highly ornamental ripe pod and seed."
50736 to 50738. Ca.tan indicum Spreng. Fabacere. Pigeon-pea.

50736. "(No. 660. IMSala. February 24, 1920 Herb. No. 680.)
A tall pea same as No. 531 [S. P. I. No. 49986] and grown liy
all natives both in the Kongo and about Lake Tanganyika.
Usually eaten as a green pea; grows on woody bush 6 to 8 feet
high."

50737. "(No. 930. Dar es Salaam, Tanganyika Territory. April 1,
1920.) A gray or light chocolate pigeon-pea."

50738. "(No. 934. Zanzibar. April 6, 1920.) Pigeon-pea similar to
No. 930 [S. P. i. No. 50737]."

50739. Canavali gladiatum (.Tacq.) DC. Fabacese. Sword bean.
"(No. 910. Kigoma. March 26, 1920.) A very large red bean, many

in a pod. From gardens."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44806.

50740. Canna sp. Caunacese. Canna.
"(No. 708. Nyanza, Urundi. March 2, 1920.) Abundant in the

Kongo and occasional here. Seed used in rattles at the dances, whicli
seems to be its chief use by the natives."

50741. Canna sp. Cannacese. Canna.
"(No. 868. Nyanza, Urundi. March 19, 1920.) Red canna; seeds

used in rattles for dancing."

50742 and 50743. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacese. Red pepper.

50742. "(No. 626. Kigoma. February 20, 1920.) A long red iicp-
per, the principal type grown here. It is one-eighth of an inch in
diameter."

50743. "(No. 627. Kigoma. February 20. 1920.) A small red iiop-
per, globular, and about one-fourth of an inch in diameter."

60744. Cassia siamea Lam. CresalpinlacesTe.

"(No. 643. U.i;.ii, Tanganyika Territory. Febrnary 22. 192U. llcih.
No. 676.) One of the principal street trees."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42362.
50745 and 50746. Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. Bombacacea*. KapoK.
{Eriodendron anfractuosuni DC.)

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50736 to 50966— Continued.

50745. "(No. 673. Xyanza. Uruudi. February 27, 1920.) Trees
planted along the walks; also used as a street tree in towns.
These trees are branched from the base and have very smooth

^ green bark. The cotton Is not used by the natives."

For previous introductiou, see S. P. I. No. 49442.

50746. "(No. 765. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Bombax or
kapok, a vei-y attractive street tree with green bark and leaves
like Manihot. This tree was planted everywhere by the Germans
and they are supposed to have perfected machinery to weave the
silk cotton into cloth."

50747. Cissus sp. Vitacese.

"(No. 776. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920. Herb. No. 706.) An
ampelopsis or grapelike vine ; a few dark fruits."

50748. Clematis sp. Ranunculacese. Clematis.

"(No. 848. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17. 1920.) A low herb-
lilie clematis."

50749. Cracca polystachya (E. Mey.) Kuutze. Fabacete.
{Tephrosia polystachya E. Mey.)

"(No. 697. Nyanza. Urundi. February 29, 1920. Herb. No. 693.) A
legume with pink flov/ers and small hairy pods."

50750. Cracca sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 731. M'Sala, Urundi. March 7. 1920. Herb. No. 704.) A small
wild bean veiT abundant on sandy soil."

50751. Crotalakia striata Schrank. Fabaceje.

"(No. 678. Nyanza, Urundi. February 28, 1920.) .A plant with very
small flowers arranged in spikes."

For previous introductiou, see S. P. I. No. 34670.

50752. Crotalaria sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 661. Nyanza. Urundi. February 26, 1920. Herb. N6. 709.) A
tall yellow-flowered attractive crotalaria which bears a heavy crop of
seed and may be valuable as a green manure or as a fiber plant."

50753. Ceotalabia sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 671. M'Sala. February 24. 1920.) An unusually prolific and
large-podded crotalaria. probably the same as No. 661 [S. P. I. No. 50752]
or No. 672 [S. P. I. No. 50754]."

50754. Crotalaria sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 672. M'Sala. February 24, 1920.) With smaller pod, but a
very heavy yield. Similar to No. 671 [S. P. I. No. 50753]. I have not
seen these plants used here by the natives, but they have ornamental
value if no other."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 23

50726 to 50966— Confinued.

50755 to 50757. CucuMis sativus L. Cucurbitacere. Cucumber.

50755. "(No. 641. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) A large cucumber,
8 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, of very good flavor. It
looks more like a squash. I have been unable to get a thoroughly
ripe fruit. These seeds are somewhat Innnature."

50756. "(No. 925. Malongvve. March 29, 1920.) A brown-skinned
cucumber." •

50757. "(No. 926. Malongwe. March 29, 1920.) Coat yellow with
dark-green streaks."

50758. CucuBBiTA PEPo L. Cucurbitaceae, Pumpkin.

"(No. 631. Kigoma, Tanganyika Territory. February 2, 1920.) A
sweet, green pumpkin, prized locally."

50759. Ctmbopogon sp. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 846. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.) A small Andro-
pogonlike or Stipalike grass about 15 inches high, one of the good cattl*
grasses. Should do well in the mountain country of Arizona, New Mex-
ico, Oregon. Washington, and California."

50760. DoLicHos LAisLAB L. Fabacese. Bonavist bean.
"(No. 701. Nayanza, Urundi. February 29, 1920. Herb. No. 701.)
A bean which forms a long vine and grows abundantly on waste land.
It is somewhat ornamental."

50761. DoLiCHOLUs sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 704. Nyanza, Urundi. February 29, 1920.) A coarse beanlike
vine with peculiar small blue seeds."

50762. Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Phoenicacese. Oil palm.
"(No. 628. Kigoma, Tanganyika Territory. February 20, 1920.) The

oil palm ; planted extensively everywhere here. It is an important food
plant." . . '

50763. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Poacese. Ragi millet.
"(No. 866. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.) A grain crop

of the Urundi Mountains."

For previoiis introductions, see S. P. I. No. 48456.
50764 and 50765. Eeagbostis tbemula Hochst. Poacese. Grass.

50764. "(No. 644. Ujiji. February 22. 1920.) A grass which
grows well as a ruderal."

50765. "(No. 645. Ujiji. February 22, 1920. Herb. ' No. 677.)
Similar to No. 644 [S. P. I. No. 50764], taller."

50766. Eeagrostis sp. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 839. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 5, 1920. Herb. No.714.)

A semiruderal grass which may be a good forage plant."

50767. Eeagrostis sp. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 851. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.) A grass simi-
lar to Eragrostis major. Abundant, but never very important in natural
sod."

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50768. Erythrixa sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 777. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920. Herb. No. 705.) An
ornamental tree with a retl bean, probably the same as No. 347 [S. P. I.
No. 49588]. Planted as a windbreak and as an ornamental."

50769. Ficus sp. Moracese. Fig.
"(No. 861. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.) A small fig

eaten by the natives. Plant about 1 foot high."

50770. Gladiolus .sp. Iridacece. Gladiolus.
"(No. 665. M'Sala. February 24, 1920.) A few seed."

50771. Gladiolus sp. Iridaceaj. Gladiolus.
"(No. 863. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.) Blue gladiolus

with two small reddish spots on the side petals. A very handsome
flower."

50772. Gladiolus sp. Iridacese. Gladiolus.

"(No. 864. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. IMarch 18, 1920.) Red mottled
or streaked over yellow."

50773. Gloriosa sp. Melanthacese.

"(No. 666. Nyanza, Urundi. February 26, 1920.) Seed of a lilylike
plant. No flowers seen."

50774. GoMPHOcARPus phtsocarpus E. Mey. Asclepiadacese.

"(No. 729. M'Sala. Urundi. March 7, 1920. Herb. No. 703.) An
attractive asclepiad which may have value as a fiber plant."

50775. GossYPiUM sp. Malvaceae. Kidney cotton.

"(No. 646. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) The type grown by the natives.
The seeds stick together and can be removed from the Irnt without be-
coming separated."

50776. GossYPiUM sp. Malvaceae. Kidney cotton.

"(No. 670. Nyanza, Urundi. February 26. 1920.) Cotton seed se-
cured near a native hut. Lint and pod sent in. This is the principal
type grown by the natives."

50777. GossYPiuM sp. Slalvaceae. Cotton.

"(No. 700. Nyanza, Urundi. February 29, 1920.) Sent to Chef de
Poste for planting. A pink boll weevil is abundant here in native cotton.
I know nothing about this variety."

50778. GOSSYPIUM sp. Malvaceae. Kidney cotton.

"(No. 763. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Seeds remain together ;
leaf, flower, and pod like Egyptian. A low plant, about 3 feet high, and
yields a very heavy crop of cotton. One of the best plants I have
seen. Boll-weevil damage noticeable."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER .30, 1920. 25

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50779 to 50829. Hoixus spp. Poaceae.

50779. HOLCUS sorghum L. PoaceiC. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers. )

"(No. 735. Nyanza, Urunili. March 7, 1920.) A collection of
seeds from many different plants. It should all be planted and the
different forms (if any) segregated. Collected from hundreds of
plants."

50780. HoLcus sorghum sudanensis (Piper) Hitchc. Poacese.

Sudan grass.

"(No. 657. M'Sala near Nyanza, 60 kilometers north of Ivif^oma.
February 24, 1920. Herb. No. 679.) Sudan grass grows abundantly
here. The plants are 6 to 10 feet tall."

50781 to 50808. "(Nyanza, Urundi. March 7, 1920.) The follow-
ing numbers are heads of Holcus. The measurements here given
aret (1) Height of plant, in meters; (2) heads, in centimeters (two
or moi'e measurements mean tliat there were that number of
heads) ; (3) number of nodes; and (4) number of branches. The
branching indicated as 4+1 means branched at fourth node below
the top one."

50781. HoLcus SORGHUM SUDANENSIS (Piper) Hitchc. Poacete.

Sudan grass.

"(No. 709.) Measurements: (1) 3.35, (2) 45, (3) 13, (4) 0."
50782 and 50783. Holcus sorghum effusus (Hack.) Hitchc.

Poacete.

50782. "(No. 710.) Measurements: (1) 4.39, (2) 39, (3)

16, (4) 0."

Kamerun grass.

50783. "(No. 711.) Measurements: (1) 4.42, (2) 46, (3)
15, (4) 0."

50784. Holcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

"(No. 712.) Measurements: (1) 3.44, (2) 37, (3) 14, (4) 0."

50785. Holcus soROHust effusus (Hack.) Hitchc. Poacere.

Kamerun grass.

"(No. 713.) Measurements: (1) 3.97. (2) 43, (3) 18, (4) 0."
50786 to 50788. Holcus sorghum L. Poaceje. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

50786. "(No. 714.) Measuremeuts : (1) 4.22, (2) 42, (3)

17, (4) 0."

50787. "(No. 715.) Measurements: (1) 4.08, (2) 42, (31
19, (4) 5-f-l."

50788. "(No. 716.) Measurements: (1) 3.80, (2) 39, (3)
13, (4) 5+1; not matured."

50789. Holcus sorghum verticuxiflobus (Steud.) Hitclic.
Poacere. Tabucki grass.

"(No. 717.) Measurements: (1) 3.67, (2) 38, (3) 22, (4) 31;
roots are nine nodes at base."

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50790. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgar e Pers.)
"(No. 718.) Measurements: (1) 3.45, (2) 29, (3) 12, (4)
2+1 ; three heads from two branches."

50791 to 50794. HoLCUS soeghum \-ebticilliflorus (Steud.)

Poacese. Tabucki grass.

50791. "(No. 719.) Measurements: (1) 4.22, (2) 41, (3)
16, (4) 4+1."

50792. "(No. 720.) Measurements: (1) 2.53, (2) 44. (3)
10^ (4) 3+1."

50793. "(No. 721.) Measurements: (1) 3.67, (2) 42, (3)
24. (4) 4+1; heads on each branch."

50794. "(No. 722.) Measurements: (1) 3, (2) 39, (3) 16,
♦ (4) 2+1 ; larger branch from sixth node."

50795. HoLcus sokghum effusus (Hack.) Hitchc. Poacese.

Kanierun grass.

"(No. 723.) Mea.«urements : (1) 4.50. (2) 45, (3) 18. (4) 3;
heads."

50796. HoLCTJs sokghum a-erticilliflobus (Steud.) Hitchc.

Poacese. Tabucki grass.

"(No. 724.) Measurements: (1) 3.25, (2) 45, (3) 12, (4)
4+1; larger branches from first four nodes above ground."

50797. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

"(No. 725.) Measurements: (1) 4.56, (2) 42, (3) 17; branches
from nodes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15."

50798. HoLCus bobghum vebticilx,iflobu8 (Steud.) Hitchc.
Poacete. Tabucki grass.

"(No. 726.) Measurements: (1) 4.09, (2) 48, 40, 43, 30, 36,30,
36; (3) 15; seven heads on branches measured from top to
bottom."

50799. HoLCUS sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
(No. 727a.) Received without notes, but apparently belonging
with the preceding collection.

50800. HoLcus SORGHUM Ar^RTiciLLiFLOBus (Steud.) Hitchc.
Poacese. Tabucki grass.

"(No. 734.) Wild sorghum."

50801 and 50802. Holcus sorghum effusus (Hack.) Hitchc.

Poacese. Kamerun grass.

50801. "(No. 762. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) A
type in which the heads do not fully emerge from the
upper sheath."

50802. "(No. 769. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Two
unusually large heads of wild sorghum ; grown in a field
of kafir."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 27

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50803. HoLcus sorghi-m vERTiciLLiFLORt's (Steud.) Hitchc.

Poacese. Tabucki grass.

"(No. 841. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 15, 1920.) A tall,

upright, large-fruited type of wild sorghum ; good type."

50804 to 50806. Holctjs sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

50804. "(No. 842. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 15,
1920.) Should be studied; a heavy-seeded form."

50805. "(No. 843. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 15,
1920.) Low plant; heavy seed crop."

50806. "(No. 844. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 15,
1920.) Similar to No. 843 [S. P. I. No. 50805] ; very heavy
seed crop."

50807 and 50808. Holcus sorghum VERTicirxiFi.ORUS (Steud.)

Hitchc. Poaceae. Tabucki grass.

50807. "(No. 870. Nyanza, Urundi. March 19, 1920.)
Seed from hundreds of wild plants of various size and
habit ; an examination of the seed will give a fair idea of
variation in flower structure."

50808. "(No. 900. Nyanza, Urundi. March 21, 1920.) A
collection of heads; could not be sent in separately for
lack of envelopes."

50809 to 50829. Holcus sorghum L. Poacere. ^ Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

50809. "(No. 901. Nyanza, Urundi. March 21, 1920.) May be
sterile kafir heads."

50810. "(No. 638. Kigoma. February 21. 1920.) White kafir
from the market."

50811. "(No. 653. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) A white kafir."

50812. "(No. 654. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) Similar to No.
653 [S. P. I. No. 50811] ; a pure white strain."

50813. "(No. 656. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) A red or pink-
ish brown kafir. Well-shaped head and apparently much
grown in this section, known as Konge, but not as well liked
by the natives as m'tama, the white form."

50814. "(No. 658. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) Red kafir,
larger than No. 656 [S. P. I. No. 50813] but very similar."

50815. "(No. 659. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) A variety
probably Identical with Nos. 656 and 658 [S. P. I. Nos. 50813
and 50814]."

50816. "(No. 668. Nyanza, Urundi. February 26, 1920.) Kafir,
two heads collected near a native hut. It is grown everywhere
here, but the seeds are usually eaten out by birds."

50817. "(No. 669. Nyanza, Urundi. February 26, 1920.) A
rather heavy head of kafir; may be distinct from the others.
I have seen no gooseneck forms."

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50818. "(No. 674. Nyanza, Uriiudi. February 27, 1920.) Deep
red kafir known as Conge or Kunge. This head is large,
branches somewhat like broom corn, and has two seeds in
each flower. Tliis tyi>e may be espe<;'ially interesting."

50819. "(No. 675. Nyanza, Urundi. February 27, 1920.)
Conge with small liead, central stem, but seed single in the
flower."

50820. "(No. 676. Nyanza. Urundi. February 27, 1920.)
Kafir; similar to No. 67o [S. P. 1. No. .50819] may be the same."

50821. "(No. 732. Nyanza, Urundi. February 27, 1920.) A
head of Conge or Kongc. the red kafir, with double seed and
good form."

50822. "(No. 733. Nyanza, Urundi. February 27, 1920.) A
very small head of m'tainti, the white kafir."

50823. "(No. 766. Nyanza. Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Several
small heads of m'taina, white kafir. native grown."

50824. "(No. 767. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) A fine
large head of m'taina, a white kutir. The seeds seem to be
double; that is, two in each flower. This may be something
new. I do not remember seeing anything just like it before."

50825. "iNo. 768. Nyanza. Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Similar
to No. 767 [S. P. I. No. 50824] but a more open, almost
palmately bi'anched, liead. These numbers seem to be inter-

* mediate between the red and the white kafirs."

50826. "(No. 853. N'gano N'gano, Urundi, March 17, 1920.)
Conge, red kafir, used largely to make pombe. or native beer."

50827. "(No. 865. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.)
Red kafir (Conge) of type grown in the mountains."

50828. "(No. 916. Kigoma. March 27. 1920.) M'tama, white
kafir, from native market."

50829. "(No. 935. Zanzibar. April. Ili20. ) White kafir."

50830. Indigofera sp. Fabacese. Indigo.
"(No. 679. Nyanza, Urundi. Fei»ruary 28. 1910. Herb. No. 686.)"

50831. Indigofera endecaphylla Jacq. Fabaceje. Indigo.
"(No. 909. Kigoma. March 26, 1920.)"

50832. Ipomoea sp. Convoh ulacea;. Morning-glory.

"(No. 662. Nyanza, Urundi. February 26, 1920. Herb. No. 688.)
A bush form, rather leafy ; may be a good ornamental ; flowers pale
lavender and about 1 inch in diameter."

50833. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacea?. Morning-glory.
"(No. 664. Nyanza, Urundi. February 20. 1920.) A fine flower;

small vine with entire leaf."

50834. Ipomoea pulchella Roth. Convolvulacefe. Morning-glory.
"(No. 764. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) A purple-flowered

Ipomoea with a divided leaf; one of the most abundant types in central
Africa."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920, • 29

50726 to 50966— Continued. *

50835. Jatropha cubcas L. Euphorbiacea.

"(No, 830. Nyanza, Unindi. March 13, 1920. Herb. No. 708.) Black
oil seed. Same as Nos. 459 and Gil [S. P. I. Nos. 50021 and 50239].
Planted as an ornamental."

50836. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Solauacese. Tomato.
"(No. 867. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.) Small red

tomato, grown by natives." •

50837 and 50838. Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorblacese.

(M. utilissima Pohl.) Cassava.

50837. "(No. 677. Nyanza, Urundi. February 28, 1920.) The
sweet cassava ; the roots were eaten fresh and are sweet and very
good. Seed is not usually produced but is quite atnmdant here.

* This is the chief money crop as well as the staple food on the

lowlands in and about Nyanza and Kigoma, The roots are sold
either (1) when fresh, peeled, fermented, dried, and pounded
into flour; or (2) as a thick pasty cake (which has no flavor
except that derived from wood smoke) made by cooking the flour
in water; or (3) prepared by boiling fresh roots and pounding
them in a mortar. The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable and
the roots eaten in the following ways : Fresh, merely having been
* peeled ; baked or boiled ; boiled and pounded to a paste ; peeled,
placed in earthen vessels with water and allowed to ferment for
three days, then sun dried. These dried roots, which are often
perfectly white but at times are covered with a black or blue
mold, are either boiled in fat or pounded in a mortar and sifted
to a white flour, which is boiled to form a starchy paste. This
doughy mass, wrapped in banana-leaf containers, constitutes one
of the principal foods of the natives. Containers holding from
15 to 20 kilograms of cassava flour each are sold at a rate of
about 1.50 francs for 100 kilograms. Corn is abundantly grown
but is not as universal as Manihot. Drought may harm the corn
crop, but even iu'se^»ere drought a Manihot plantation can be dug
up and the roots eaten. The elevated beds on which the plants
are cultivated insure the penetration of water into the soil. The
old Manihot stems are broken up and placed in the ground at the
top of broad ridges 3 feet or so across and 1 to 2 feet high. Its
growth is rapid and the weeds and grasses are kept out by occa-
sional hoeing. When about 4 years old the plants are dug up
, and a new crop started. The fully matured crop forms an open

thicket 6 to 10 feet high. At Nyanza a leaf spot seemed to be the
only disease, and this, although abundant, caused very little dam-
age. I have not found any of the bitter cassava ; all plants which
I have tasted are sweet."

Plate III illustrates the native methods of preparing cassava
roots for use.

50838. "(No. 904. Nyanza, Urundi. March 21, 1920.) Sweet
cassava."

50839. Meibomia sp. Fabacece.
{Besmodium sp.)
"(No. 856. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.) A legume with
sticky flower branches."

2210—23 3

30 ' SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOBTED.

50726 to 50966— Continued *

50840 and 50841. Nicotiana tabacum L. Solanace«e. Tobacco.

50840. "(No. 829. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Tobacco, type
grown by natives."

50841. "(No. 862. N'jrano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.)"

50842. 0(;hna leptocjlada Oliver. Ochnacese.

"(No. 736. Nyanza, Urundi. March 7. 1920. Herb. No. 691.) An
attractive low form about 1 tc^ 2 feet high."

50843. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Poaceae. Pearl millet.

(P. typhoideum Rich.)
"(No. 920. Njahna. Tanganyika Territory. March 28. 1920.) Grown
more abundantly here than at any place I have seen in Africa."

50844. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Poacete. Pearl millet.

(P. typhoideum Rich.)

"(No. 932. Zanzibar. Ai)ril 6, 1920.) Pennisetum from India."
50845 to 50901. Phaseolus vtjlgabis L. Fabacese. Common bean.

"(Nyanza, Urundi. March 8, 1920.) Beans always are mixed in
the field or market. They are marketed in large banana-leaf containers,
which are either sack shaped or long and narrow. They are sold at
0.15 franc per kilo. It is one of the chief exix»rt crops."

50845. "(No. 781.) A .short, thick, dark greenish brown or almost
black bean ; shows an indistinct dark stripe."

50846. "(No. 809.) Very dark tan, darker than No. 758 [S. P. I.
No. 50886] ; long, brown, flat bean."

50847. "(No. 811.) Dark chocolate with metallic sheen; short,
thick bean."

50848. "(No. 694.) Light-brown, almost tan bean."

50849. "(No. 759.) Dark-brown, greenish, or deep-tan bean show-
ing a stripe; yellow shows through at times; may be similar to
No. 755 [S. P. I. No. 50857]."^

50850. "(No. 788.) Tan-colored be^n,*more yellowish than No. 778
[S. P. 1. No. 50856]."

50851. "(No. 789.) Darker than No. 788 [S. P. I. No. 50850]."

50852. "(No. 778.) Long, plump, dark-tan bean,"

50853. "(No. 810.) Dark reddish or purple-tan bean, rather small."

50854. "(No. 757.) Rich deep tan-colored bean with mottled sur-
face." ."

50855. "(Nos. 801, 804, and 806.) Wine-colored bean with dark
stripe."

50856. "(No. 819.) Small, long, flat bean with light dots or
stripes."

50857. "(Nos. 755, 782, and 80b.) Yellow with brown markings,
occasionally a brown stripe over a brown stripe. This is the
favorite bean of the Watusi chiefs."

50858. "(Nos. 689, 759, and 799.) A gray mottled and striped bean
similar to No. 690 [S. P. I. No. 50859]."

50859. "(No. 690.) Streaked and mottled yellowish bean; one of
the most abundant, and prized by the natives."

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Plate IV.

Types of Eggplants From the Belgian Kongo. (Solanum melongena L.,

S. P. I. Nos. 50915 TO 50918.)

These types of eggplants are very popular with the natives. Those in the top row (S. P. I. No.
.50915) are red on the stem end and yellow on the blossom end; those in the second row (S. P. I. No.
.50916) are yellow; those in the third row (S. P. I. No. 50917) have the colors of the first set reversed;
while those in the bottom row (S. P. I. No. 50918) are entirely red. AUofthem are shown about
one-third natural size. (Photographed by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Nvanza, Urundi, March 10, 1920;
P37766FS.)

, JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 3(», 1920. 31

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50860. "(No. 752.) Very small flat beau, ligbt-cbocolate with black
stripe." ■ .0,;

50861. "(No. 816.) A ligbt bean with a ^'ivenish icniy stripe."

50862. '(No. S17.) Liylit kiiliiey-slia!>e(l bean with bluish stripe." *

50863. "(No. 802.) Deep .velluwish l>ru\vu bean witli black stripe."

50864. "(No. son.) I.oiig bean, lijilit chocolate with vine-culore*^
stripe."

50865. "(No. 634.) Red beans, probably several varieties, mostly
molt led or streaked."

50866. "(Nos. 745, 649. and 6S8.) Red mottled, stripes or mottlingr
of a ileep red."

50867. "(No. 761.)- Purple mnttlintr nver li.Lrht clmcohite, ai>iiears
purple."

50868. "(No. 780.) Deep-red or carmine-Colored bean."

50869. "(No. 821.) A short, deep-red bean similar ti> No. 780^
I S. P. I. No. r>086S] in colnr. but smaller and more nearly-
spherical."

50870. "(No. 822.) A short, tbick. deep- red wine-colored bean."

50871. "(No. 818.) Purplish tan, long, flat bean."

50872. "(No. 7.S6.) Long. flat, red' bean, lighter in cr)lor than No.
780 [S. P. I. No. 50868]."

50873. "(No. 814.) A small, deep-purple mottletl bean."

50874. "(No. 751.) Long, flat bean, deep red over a lighter pink,
mottled or striped."

50875. "(Nos. 691 and 695.) A reddish mottled bean."

50876. "(No. 760.) Long, flat bean, lavender-purple mottled."

50877. "(No. 784.) Long bean, black mottled over a gray base."

50878. "(Nos. 750 and 798.) A long, .somewhat flattened, mottled
reddish lavender bean; abundant."

50879. "(No. 797.) Long, flat bean, similar to No. 750 [S. P. 9.
. No. 50878], but mottled bluish."

50880. "(No. 820.) Purple bean with light dot or stripe, or mot-
tled."

50881. "(Nos. 693 and 795.) Purple-gray mottleil bean."

50882. "(No. 783.) A dark or gray or browni-sh mottled beau (on
white)."

50883. "(No. 812.) Yellowish tan mottled, long, large, and flat
bean."

50884. "(Nos. 692 and 756.) Brown mottled bean."

50885. "(No. 791.) Thick, short, purple chocolate-colored beau."

50886. "(No. 758.) A very dark tan bean, uniform surface."

50887. "(No. 785.) Drab or gray bean, uniform color, darker than
No. 787 [S. P. I. No. 50888]."

50888. "(No. 787.) Light-gray, short, thick bean."

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, ,

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50889. "(No. 685.) A very common curry -yellow bean; probably
the most abundant type."

50890. "(No. 754.) Probably imperfect seed of No. 685 [S. P. I.
No. 50889.]"

50891. "(No. 815.) A rather round, straw-colored bean."

50892. "(Nos. 747 and 683.) Large white bean, especially prized
by the natives. One of the best types grown here; not as abundant
as the other types."

50893. "(No. 790.) Like a navy bean, but larger."

50894. "(Nos. 746, 652, and 684.) Small, round or short, and white,
like a navy bean."

50895. "(No. 633.) A rather long white bean."

50896. "(No. 748.) Small, black bean, said to giv.e the best yield;
thick and short, about the size of a navy bean."

50897. "(No. 687.) A large black bean."

5089& "(No. 792.) Black bean similar to No. 748 [S. P. I. No.
.50896], but flat, and longer."

50899. "(No. 793.) A -very small black bean."

50900. "(No. 779.) Long, flat, black or blue bean."

50901. "(No. 813.) Long, narrow bean, with white dots, deep
bluish black or black mottled."

50902. PisuM SATIVUM L. Fabaceae. Garden pea.

"(No. 855. N'gano N'gano, T'rundi. March 17, 1920.) Field pea from
the market. It grows well here in the cool mountain country."

50903. PsioruM gua.java !>. Myrtacese. Guava.

"(No. 618. Kigoma. February 20, 1920.) Seed of a guava, grown
«• in this section, which is 2 inches in diameter, has yellow rind and reddish
flesh."

50904 to 50906. Ricixus communis L. Euphorbiacese. Castor-bean.

50904. "(No. 730. M'Sala. March 7, 1920.) Ricinus from native
villages."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49369.

50905. "(No. 859. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.)
Ricinus wild in the hills."

50906. "(No. 922. Titici, Tanganyika Territory- March 29, 1920.)
Seed of Ricinus."

50907. RuBUS sp. Rosace.-e. Bramble,

"(No. 860. N'gano' N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.) A retl rasp-
berry of fairly good flavor ; a vinelike plant."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 33

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50908. Rltmes madekensis Lowe. Poljgonacese.

"(No. 838. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 5, 1920.) Rumex called
saba saba; the leaves are used as a green vegetable."

50909. Sesamum oeientale L. Pedaliacese. Sesame.

"(No. 637. Kigoma, February 21, 1920.) Sesamum; seed grown by
the natives for oil production."

50910 to 50918. Solanum melongena L. Solanacese. Eggplant.

50910. "(No. 614. Kigoma. February 20. 1920.) An eggplant
about 2 inches in diameter, light-yellow color, ridges not pro-
nounced. Probably this and the two following are mucli the same
except for color. They are sold in the market, and seem to be a
vegetable much used by the natives."

50911. "(No. 615. Kigoma. February 20, 1920.) Similar to No.
614 [S. P. I. No. 50910] but bright red in color. Looks much like
the4-ed tomato; sanilar to No. 496 [S. P. I. No. 50088] and No. 493
[S. P. I. No. 50087]."

50912. "(No. 616. Kigoma. February 20, 1920.) Similar to No.

614 [S. P. I. No. 50910] but of orange color; somewhat inter-'
mediate between No. 614 [S. P. I. No. 50910] and No. 615 [S. P. I.
No. 50911]. If I mistake not, they are native eggplants."

50913. "(No. 625. Kigoma. February 20, 1920.) A green eggplant,
light green with dark-green streaks, yellowish and h little reddish
at the blossom end, longer than Nos. 614 [S. P. I. No. 50910],

615 [S. P. I. No. 50911], and 616 [S. P. I. 50912]."

50914. "(No. 640. Ujiji. February 22, 1920.) A long, slender egg-
plant, dark purple, and slightly curved, about li to 2 inches in
diameter and about 6 inches long. This form shows the decayed
spots so common on our eggplant. Very similar to the types on
our market."

50915. "(No. 772. Nyauza, Urundi. March 9. 1920.) Eggplant,
yellow above and red below ; popular type with the natives."

50916. "(No. 773. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) A long yel-
low eggplant, 3 inches long."

50917. "(No. 774. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Short, yellow
and red eggplant."

50918. "(No. 775. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) A very red
eggplant that is alrao-st spherical."

Of the varieties here listed Nos. 50915 to 50918 are illustrated in
Plate lY.

50919. SoLANUM sp. Solanacese.

"(No. 862. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 18, 1920.) Large rough-
fruited Solanum ; used for medicinal purposes."

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50920. Sporobolus sp. Poacea?. Grass.

"(No. 728. M'Sala, Uruinli. March 7, 1920.) A grass coUecte^l from
sandy lake beach ; i>rol>ably same as No. 519 [S. P. I. No. 50037] and
No. 845 [S. P. I. No. 50921J ; if so, it is a valuable forage grass on the
uplands and deserves a trial ; it is perennial."

50921. Sporobou s i'Yi:a-Miuali.s Beauv. T'oaoeiP. Grass.
"(No. 845. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.) One of the

abundant grasses of the mountains."

50922. SYZYfauM (UMixr <,L. ) Skeels. Myrtacea;. Jambolan.

[Euiictiui jninholnnti Lam.)

"(No. 949. Zanzibar. Zanzibar. April 0. 1920.) Eugenia called
janibolanee; looks about like a ripe olive; fairly good eating, and very
abundant in the market."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43217.

50923. Tetkastigma sp. Vitace«. *

"(No. 663. M'Sala, Urundi. February 24, 1920.) A' wild grape about
the size ami apiioH r:une of a sinail < 'onconl ; l)uncli very irregular."

50924. TiiicHODKS-MA ZEYi-AivicuM ( Burui. f . I R. Br. Boraginacea'.

"(No. GSO. Nyanza, Urundi. February 28. 1920. Herb. No. 687.)
Borage : lather attractive plant and flowers." ^

50925 and 50926. TRrcHor.AKXA rAsea Nees. Poacere. Natal grass.

50925. "(No. 703. Nyanza. Urundi. March 1, 1920.) A very
aljundant and important gras.'^ : may differ slightly from other
samples of the same plant."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49317.

50926. "(No. 850. N'gano N'gano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.)
Abundant as a semiruderal."

50927. Trichopteryx sp. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 849. N'gano N'gano. Urundi. March 17. 1920. Herb. No. 738.)

A slender oatlike grass with a habit like an annual ; eaten by cattle
even when other feed is abundant."

50928. Tricho.sa.\thes sp. .Uucurbitacese.

"(No. 705. Nyanza, Urundi. March 2. 1920.) A small white flower
with darker markings, sliapt'd like a small gladiolus; it is a low, orna-
mental vine."

50929. Tkiticum DUECii Desf. PoacesE. Duinim wheat.
"(No. 933. Zanzibar, Zanzibar. April 6, 1920.) Wheat from India."

50930 and 50931. Yigna cyondrica fStickm.) Skeels. FabacesE

Catjang.

50930. "(No. 642. Ujiji. February 22,' 1920.) A Yigna with lan-
ceolate leaflets; very abundant in the fields and apparently planted,
but seed not .seen in the market." .QidOC

50931. "(No. 903. Nyanza, Urundi. March 21. 1920.) Bush
cowpea."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44765.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 35

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50932 to 50942. Yigna sinensis (Toi-fier) Suvi. Faba<'effi. Cowpea.

50932. "(No. 632. Kigonia. Fel>ruar.v 21. 1920.) Cowpea grown
everywhere by the natives."

• For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48793.

50933. "(No. 69Ga. Nyanza, Urundi. February 29. 1920.) Cow-
pea as marketed by the natives ; many different types included. It
is one of the important crop plants. The pods, with beans almost
ripe but still soft, are boiled and eaten out of the pod."

50934. "(No. 707. Nyanza, Urundi. March 2, 1920.) Native-
grown cowpea."

50935. "(No. 832. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Purple-
colored co\\'pea ; not very numerous."

50936. "(No. 833. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Chocolate-
colored cowpea with purple tinge. Similar to No. 832 [S. P. I.
No. 50935]."

50937. "(No. 834. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Light choco-
•late or straw-colored cowpea with a purple streak below the eye."

50938. "(No. 835. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) A light
* chocolate-colored cowpea, no purple streak."

50939. "(No. 836. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Uniform or
reddish or purplish cowpea."

50940. "(No. 837. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Mixed lot
after Nos. 832 to 836 [S. P. I. Nos 50935 to 50939] had been sep-
arated."

50941. '(No. 902. Nyanza, Urundi. March 21, 1920.) Cowpeas
from native field."

50942. "(No. 931. Dar es Salaam. April 1, 1920.) Dark cowpea
from the east coast."

50943. ViTis sp. Vitaceae. Grape.

"(No. 727. M'Sala, Urundi. March 7, 1920.) Wild grape seed.
Flavor somewhat like a black currant and about the same size ; the vine
is low, almost shrublike."

50944 to 50946. Voandzeia subterbanea (L.) Thouars. Fabacese.

50944. "(No. 696. Nyanza, Urundi. February 29, 1920.) Aground-
nut grown by the natives. The ripe seeds are eaten occasionally
when parched but they are very hard ; they are yellowish in color.
They are usually boiled while still green and eaten as one would
potatoes." ^^.^,^

50945. "(No. 831. Nyanza, Urundi. March 13, 1920.) Voandzeia
with deep wine-colored beans. These are distinct from No. 696
[S. P. I. No. 50944], which are yellowish."

50946. "(No. 938. Zanzibar. April 6, 1920.) Voandzeia."

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50947 to 50956. Zea mays L. Poacese. Corn.

50947. "(No. 629. Ki^oma. February 21, 1920.) Corn grown lo-
cally by the natives ; somewhat mixed type."

50948. "(No. 630. Kigoma. February 21, 1920.) Like No. 62S
[S. P. I. No. 50947]. The ear is not so long as the flint ear; not
mixed. Corn is here one of the chief crops. It is always growa
in elevated beds, 1 to li feet high. This type of cultivation is best
for the long droughts which occur here."

50949. "(No. 378. Nyanza, Urundi. March 8, 1920.) Corn from
native fields. It is planted in hills, is a tall corn, so tall that
it is often difficult to reach the ears. The earts when almost ripe
are roasted and eaten. When ripe, the stem is cut ofE below the
ear or ears and stacked on an open bamboo fence, the ears all
pointing down On one side. Occasionally it is hung in trees or
in the top of the hut. It is next in importance to Manihot as a
food crop and is also sold as a money crop."

50950. "(No. 739. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9. 1920.) A yellow
flint with occasionally purple and dented light-colored kernels."

50951. "(No. 740. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) *A white flint
with purple cob and an occasional purple kernel."

50952. "(No. 741. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Flint with a
carmine flush, a purple cob, and an occasional pui-ple kernel."

50953. "(No. 742. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) White flint
with an occasional purple kernel."

50954. "(No. 743. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) Purple and
white flint."

50955. "(No. 744. Nyanza, Urundi. March 9, 1920.) White flint,
All the above corn is tall with a large stalk ; grown by the
natives."

50956. "(No. 852. N'gano Ngano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.) Corn:
Yellow, white, red, and blue ; grown by Chief Rusoka."

50957. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 737. Nyanza. Urundi. March 8. 1920.) A red-fruited Vitis-
like or Ampelopsislike vine."

50958. (Undetermined.)

" (No. 858. N'gano N'gauo. March 17. 1920.) A small legume with
a habit similar to our Psoralea temiiflora."

50959. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 905. Nyanza, Urundi. March 21, 1920.) A dark fruit like
a chokecherry; probably not edible."

50960. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 928. Dar es Salaam. April 1, 1920.) Mopia. Like a Strych-
nos."

50961. Pennisetum giaucum (L.) R. Br. Poacese. Pearl millet.
(P. typhoid eum Rich.)

"(No. 936. Zanzibar, Zanzibar. April 6, 1920.) Pennisetum from
east coast of Africa."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 37

50726 to 50966— Continued.

50962 to 50964. Phaseoi.us aureus Roxb. Fabacefe. Mung bean.
50962. "(No. 702. Nyanza, Urundi. March 2, 1920.) Small green

bean."
50963." (No. 919. Tabora. March 2, 1920.) Small green bush

bean. Plants covered with flies."
50964. "(No. 937. Zanzibar, Zanzibar. April 6, 1020.) Small green
bean."
50965 and 50966. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean,
. 50965. "(No. S03. Nyanza, Urundi. March 8, 1920.) Long, nar-
row, mottled purplish bean with greenish stripe."
50966. "(No. 807. Nyanza, Urundi. March 8, 1920.) Similar to
No. 757 [S. P. I. No. 50854], but a deeper reddish tan."

50967. Citrus sp. Rutacese.

From Swatow, Kwantung, China. Seeds presented by A. H. Page. Re-
ceived June 1, 1920. •

«

" Fruits we call the Chinese liine. The' one that is nearly ripe weighs
now about 4i ounces, the green one 2 ounces. Either would make a fairly
good lemon pie, the riper one having the better flavor. The tree is very hardy
and bears inmiense crops. I picked nearly 600 last fall from a tree about 9
feet high and of moderate spread. I certainly believe it is worth a trial for
lime juice and citric acid." {Page.)

60968. Persea americana Mill. Lauraceae. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From Miami, Fla. Originated at the Miami Plant Introduction Garden.
Numbered July 31, 1920.
Variety Dade. This variety, which originated as a seedling from the Trapp
avocado, ripens its fruit in November. The fruit is globose, green skinned,
and of excellent quality. The tree grows vigorously and yields proliflcally and
regularly.

50969. PoRTULACARiA AFRA Jacq. Portulacacea?. Spekboom.

From San Diego, Calif. Cuttings presented by Miss Kate Sessions. Re-
ceived at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif., July 12, 1920,
Numbered July, 1920.
A South African shrub or small tree with succulent shoots which are said
to be keenly relished by live stock. The plant is reiiorted to grow on dry
waste places without requiring attention.

For a fuller description* of this plant, see S. P. I. No. 48510. and also Nos.
9604 and 12020.

50970 and 50971.

From Monrovia, Liberia. Seeds presented by O. W. Barrett, Received
July 1, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Barrett.

50970, Cakica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.
"A very fine red-fleshed papaya."

50971, SoLANUM MELONGENA L. Solauacese. Eggplant.
"A shrubby, thorny, native eggplant, one of four rather important and

interesting quasi-native Solanums used by the inhabitants here."

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

50972 to 50997. Olea europaea L. Oleaceae. Olive.

From Adelaide. South Australia. Cutting.s preseuted by J. F. Bailey,
director, Botanic Garden. Received July 14, 1920. The descriptions fol-
lowing, except as otherwise stated, are adapted from Lelong. Cali-
fornia Olive Industry, pp. 53-55, and from Ruby. Recherches Sur I'Olivier
en France, pp. 97-279.

50972. Atroviolacea Brun Bibier.

50973. Black Italian.

50974. Bouquetier. A stout-branched tree with large thick leaves;
fruits often clustered, large or small, bulging on one side ; skin black
and shining wlien ripe; flesh .scanty, violet, very rich in oil. (Ruby.)

50975. Bonteillon.

50976. Conefjiolo. A vigorous grower and prolific bearer, doing best on
rich soils. The fruit, which ripens in November, yields a high-grade
oil. {LeloiKj.)

50977. CusJtine.

50978. Frantojii. 'A synonym of (Ihrrcgiolo." (A. T. Marvin.)

50979. Grossee Redawno. " Produces large fruit, yielding very high
returns of oil of the best quality." {Agricultural Gazette of New South
Wale^. July 2, 1919.)

50980. Hardy's Mammoth. "A local seedling with a large berry, yield-
ing 27.4 per cent of oil." {Journal of the Department of Agriculture
of South Australia, vol. 5, p. 928.)

50981. Institute. 50984. Longue d'Ascoli.

50982. Large Fruiting. 50985. Lucca.

50983. Late Blanquette.

50986. Morchioso. Conceniing the quality and yield of oil, the Journal
of the Department of Agriculture of South Australia, vol. 20, p. 549,
gives the following: Moisture, 42.36 per cent; oil (fresh olives), 27.29
per cent ; yield per ton of fruit. 66.73 gallons.

50987. Morocco.

50988. Palermo. Concerning the quality and yield of oil, the Journal ot
the Department of Agriculture of South Australia, vol. 20, p. 549, gives
the following: Moisture, 36.69 per cent; oil (fresh olives), 25.58 per
cent ; yield per ton of fruit, 61.83 gallons.

50989. Picholin. The tree is large and a strong grower. The oblong
fruits, which ripen early, are pickled green. {Lelong.)

50990. Pueblano.

50991. Royal de Languedoc.

50992. Rubra Caillon de Aix.

50993. Saint Catherine. A medium-sized tree producing extra large
fruits good for pickling green. {Lelong.)

50994. Salome.

50995. Sir George Gray's Spanish.

50996. Verdale. An early-ripening tree of dwarf habit; a shy bearer,
sensitive to cold. Fruits suitable for pickling. (Lelong.)

50997. White.

JUXE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 39

50998 and 50999.

From Kulare, vi;i Cairns, uorthern Queensland, Australia. Seeds pre-
sented by J. A. Hamilton. Received July 20, 1920. Quoted notes by
Mr. Hamilton.

50998. Er.EusiNE cx)racana (li.) Gaertn. Poaceoe. Ragi millet.
"A very productive cereal from India. Grows well where wheat is

not a success." *

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46295.

50999. PHASEor.us lunatus I-. FabacefB. Lima bean.
" Improved Dwarf Lima. A new variety of Lima bean, my Improved

Dwarf Iteint: a natural cross between Burpee's Bush Lima and the
Dwarf Lima. In this climate the heavy pods of Burpee's Bush Lima
beans hav<> the tendency to lie on the ground and so rot in our wet
spells, but my Improved Dwarf holds its .steifis upright and so keeps
sound ; it is also very prolific."

51000 to 51002.

From Nice, Franco. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky,
Jardin d'Acclimatation. Received July 20. 1920. Quoted' notes by
Dr. Proschowsky.

51000. Alectkyon subcinereum (A. Gray) Radlk. Sapindacea".
(Xephelium leiocarpuvi F. Muell.)

"A small tree with beautiful evergreen foliage ; it is very hardy here,
so that it might eventually serve as stock on which to graft fruit trees
like Nephelium longanum, N. mntahile, and especially TAtchi chinensis."

51001. Fuchsia speciosa Hort. Onagracese. Fuchsia,
"A few ripe fruits (edible, as are those of several species of Fuchsia)

of Fuchsia' speoiosa. Still it is not as a fniit plant that I recommend
it, but mainly as a strikingly beautiful flowering evergreen bush, with
its gracefully drooping branchlets covered with hundreds of red flowers.
It is quite hardy here."

51002. Passifloba sp. Passifloraceoe.

'"A very beautiful ever^'reen climber, with • rose-colored flowers and
edible fruit.s. It is quite hardy here."

Received as Tacsonin jamesoni. wliieh does not seem to have been
transferred to Passiflora.

51003 and 51004.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by James Birch Rorer, Aso-
ciacion de Agricultores del Ecuador. Received July 20, 1920. Quoted
notes by Mr. Rorer.

51003. Annona CHERiMorA IMill. Annonacese. Cherimoya.
"(No. 44.) Seeds of a cherimoya; a large fruit containing only a

small nimiber of very large seeds." ^

51004. Cyclantheea pedata (L.) Schrad. Cucurbitacece.

"(No. 43.) A cucurbitaceous vegetable grown here, commonly called
.;. , ..achoccha or achogcha."

'-; v.ft'i An annuaj climber, native to western South America and Central
America, where it is often cultivated for its edible fruits and shoots.

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51003 and 51004— Continued.

It has 5-lobed leaves and inconspicuous flowers; the fruit, a pepo, is
about 5 inches long, narrowly oval with a smooth skin or a few soft
basal spines. (Adapted from Contributions from the U. S. National
Herharium, vol. 13, p. 120.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29330.

51005 and 51006.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received July 20,
1920.

51005. Carissa cakandas L. Apocynacese. Karanda.
A small bush, not much higher than a man. witli dense, dark-green,

shining foliage and sharp stipular thorns an inch in length. The cori-
aceous, oval, or emarginate leaves are about an inch long and broad.
The flowers are small, white, and jasminelike. They come out in the
hot weather, but the charm of the bush is in July when its half-ripe
waxy berries hang in clusters all over the bush. They are the size of
olives, a brilliant red on one side and cream on the other. When ripe
they are a uniform dark -red with a bland milky juice ; the fi'uit is sour,
and is much used by the natives for making chutney [a sort of spicy
pickle]. The little unripe berries, with the skin and seeds removed,
cooked in pastry with sugar and cloves, make a fair substitute for apple
tarts. (Adapted from Gardener's Chronicle, vol. 24, p. 262.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46636.

51006. MicRocos LATERIFLORA L. TiUacese.
{Greioia asiatica L.) •

A small hazellike tree, native to the East Indies and cultivated
throughout India. The small dark-purple berrj' is a pleasantly acid fruit
and is much esteemed by the natives. A sherbet and wine are prepared
from it in many parts of the country. From the bark a fiber is extracted
which resembles European bast fiber and is much used In rope making.
The mucilaginous juice of the bark is used in Seharunpur for clarifying
sugar. The yellowish white, close-grained wood is strong and elastic
and much prized for making banghy poles and for other purposes for
which combined lightness and strength are desired. (Adaptetl from
Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 4, p. 177.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43659.

51007. Cyathea sp. Cyatheacea". * Tree fern.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Spores presented by P. J.
Wester, agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received
July 21, 1920.

"A tree fern with spiny midribs, collected in Baguio at an altitude of about
5.000 feet. The plant is exceedingly attractive and would unquestionably make
•a good conservatory plant." (Wester.)

51008 and 51009.

From Lamao. Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Receivetl July 26,
1920.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 41

51008 and 51009— Continued.

51008. Cestrum sp. Solanacese.

"A very handsome Cestrum with yellow flowers, from Baguio, at an
altitude of about 5,000 feet, which should be a valuable acquisition to the
ornamental flora of Florida." (Wester.)

51009. Pandanus tfctorixj.s Parkins. Pandanaceae.

A shrubby plant, up to 20 feet high, rarely erect ; the stem is supported
by aerial roots. The glaucous green leaves are coriaceous, sword shaped,
and 3 to 5 feet long, with the marginal spines pointing forward, those on
the midrib, forward or backward. The spadix of numerous cylindrical
spikes of male flowers is 2 to 4 inches long and 1 to li inches wide, and
is inclosed in a long, white, fragrant spathe. A prerfume which is much
esteemed in Java is obtained from the male flowers. The solitary spadix
of female flowers is followed by a yellow or red fruit which is an oblong
or globose syncarpium, 6 to 10 inches long and broad. The plant ia
native of Konkan. Bombay, in sandy places near the seacoast. It is
often planted and is known as the screw pine. (Adapted from Cooke,
The Flora of Bombay, vol. 2, p. 8U-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44779.

51010. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. . Cotton.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seed presented by Dr. L. Trabut, director. Service
Botanique. Received July 28. 1920.

"An herbaceous cotton from the Oasis of El Golea." (Trahut.)

^1011. MiCROCiTRus AUSTRALASiCA (F. Muell.) Swingle. Rutacese.
(Citrus australasica F. Muell.) Finger lime.

From Wellington Point, Queensland. Australia. Seed presented by James
Pink. Received July 29, 1920.
One of the most curious and interesting of the citrus fruits, native to the
mountainous scrubs of the coastal region of northern New South Wales and
Queensland. The young plants have more or less horizontally arranged branch-
lets, with very short internodes, small oval leaves, and stiff erect spines. The
long, slender, cylindric-fusiform fruits, 6.5 to 10 centimeters long and 1.5 to
2.5 centimeters broad, are often slightly curved <nd frequently show a short
blunt protuberance at both base and tip. The juice is sour and rather strongly
pungent. The young plants of the finger lime showing the juvenile foliage
arranged in tiers somewhat like a young araucaria plant, are very orna-
mental and should become better known for decorative purposes. It is a
promising Jjedge plant, because it is very spiny and can be grown from cut-
tings. It is decidedly more hardy than the lime or lemon and may prove
useful in breeding new types of hardy citrus fruits. (Adapted from Joiinial
of the Wa-shinr/ton Academy of Sciences, vol. .5, p. 572.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31877.
51012. Artocarpus Integra (Thiinb.) L. Moraceae. Jack fruit,
(A. integri folia L.)
From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by T. B. McClelland, horti-
culturist, Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station. Received July 2,
1920.
A very large tree native to southern India and the Malay Peninsula and
Archipelago. It is valued chiefly for its enormous fruits, a single one of which

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

may ^A-elgh over 100 pounds. These fruits, which are borne on the trunk and
older -branches, are usually irregularly oblong and are always green, with the
rind consisting of somewhat hexagonal knobs. When ripe the fruits have a
powerful odor, and the stronger the latter the better the quality of the fruit.
With the exception of the rind and core, tlie entire fruit is eaten, tlie white
or cream-colored, soft, flaky pulp being used either raw. or fmiled and trie<i.
The large seeds are roasted and used in curries.

The timber of this tree is excellent for cabinetwork : it is lemon yellow at
first, turning darker with age. (Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook of Tropi-
cal Gardening and Planting, p. 127.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40825.

51013 to 51015.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by James Birch Rorer, Asoci-
acion de Agricultores del Ecuador. Received .Tuly 3. 1920. Quoted notes
by Mr. Rorer.

.51013. Annona CHFiUMOiA ^lill. Annonace:e. Cherimoya.

"(No. 32.) Cherimoya de la Sierra is listed by Martinez in his Flora
of the Province of Tunguragua as A)uwna cherimola. and he also states
that this finiit is believed to be a native of the Province of Loja. It
grows well at 5,000 to 7,000 feet altitude and ought to do well in Florida.
The fruit is quite smooth on the outside, but is white within :ind has a
flavor similar to the tropical sugar-apples."

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47318.

51014. Annona reticulata L. Annonaceae. Custard-apple?
"(No. 33.) Cherimoya; a large and very rough-skinned form."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49289.

51015. Annon.\ squamosa L. Annonacew. Sugar-apple.
"(No. 34.) Cherimoya; this form has a somewhat smooth skin."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49290.

51016 to 51021. Elaeis GuiNEENSis Jacq. Phoenicacea?. Oil palm.

From Buitenzorg. Java. Seeds presented by the director. Plant-Breeding
Station. Received July^S. 1920.
The following varieties are selected forms of different origin.
For general description, see S. P. I. No. 47124.

51016. (No. 6.) Variety tisovihe B. From Belgian Kongo.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47307. ,

51017. (No. 8.) Variety Xsombe C. From Belgian Kongo.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47305.

51018. (No. 11.) Variety Singapore A. From Singapore.

51019. (No. 13.) Variety Banga. From Kamerun.
For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47504.

51020. (No. 23.) Variety Lissomtie. From Kamerun.

51021. (No. 30.) Variety Bundi C. From Belgian Kongo.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47306.

t

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 43

51022 and 51023.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by the director, Plant-Breeding
Station. Received July 3. 1920.
Tlie following seeds were recelsed witlion^ description, accompanied only by
the native names. Descriptions will not be iivailahle until the seeds have been
grown.

51022. CucuKiiiTA PEPO Ti. Cucurbitacere. ■• Gourd.
LabO€ Batik Lohdor.

51023. Lagenakia vllgakis Seringe. Cucurbitaceie. Gourd.
Laboe aer.

51024 and 51025.

From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds purchased from M. T. Dawe. Received
July 7, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Dawe.

51024. Attalea sp. Phoenicacese. Palm.

" Nuts of the Mawarrdn palm, from the Magdalena Valley, on the
alluvial lands. An important source of vegetable oil in this country."

51025. (Undetermined.)

" Nuts of the Palnm de San Juan, from the upper parts of the foot-
hills of the Magdalena Valley region. May produce oil of value."

51026. Dekdrocalamus gigakteus Munro. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Peradeniya. Ceylon. Seeds presented by H. P. Macmillan, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Gardens. Received July 7, 1920.

The tallest of the bamboos, a native of the Malay Peninsula but much cul-
tivated in Burma, where it is known as wabo and in Assam as worra. It is
used in Burma for posts and rafters in house building, for carts, and for
joints for pails, boxes, flowerpots, etc. The large culms are often 120 feet
long and 25 to 30 inches in circumference. Extra fine culms are cut into short
lengtlis and prepared as umbrella stands.

The rapid growth of this strikingly handsome bamboo was tested in the
botanig garden at Buitenzorg, Java, where the plant grew, on the average,
7.7 millimeters per hour by day and 13 millimeters per hour by night. One
culm grew 57 centimeters in 24 hours. (Adapted from Watt, Comtnercial
Products of India, p. 101, and Schimper, Plant Geography, p. 216.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. f. No. 45963.

51027 to 51033.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received July
7, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51Q27. DoLiCHOLUs phaseoloides (Swartz) Kuntze. Fabaceje.
{Rynchosia phaseoloides DC.)
"(No. o97a. June 18, 1920.) Seeds of a slender climber from the
mountains near San Pablo Tarrazu, elevation about 5,500 feet. Its
trifoliolate leaves, vhich are borne upon slender wiry stems, suggest
those of the common bean {Phaseolus vulgaris), and its seeds are strik-
ingly similar to those of A'tr^s precatorius, the crab's-eye of the West
Indies ; they are small, and bright red with a black eye. Of interest
chiefly for its seeds."

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51027 to 51 033— Continued.

51028. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

"(No. 398a. June 18, 1920.) Cotton seed from a plant growing in
the park at Alajuela, Costa Rica. The variety is one with brown fiber,
of unknown origin."

51029 to 51031. Persea Americana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

i (P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

51029. "(No. 4(X). June 18, 1920.) Bud sticks of avocado No. 45,
from the property of Padre Zuniga, in Alajuela, Costa Rica. This
tree was called to my attention by Don Anastasio Alfaro, who has
been familiar with it for years. 'He states that it is one of the
best avocados in Alajuela, if not the best of all. I have seen very
little of the variety. The parent tree is old, and not in good
condition. It stands in an inclosed property behind the principal
church of Alajuela. The fruit is slender pyriform in outline, green
when ripe, and probably 12 to 16 ounces in weight. The quality
is said to be very good, but I suspect the seed may be too large,
by our standards. The variety is evidently of the West Indian race,
and ripens its crop in July and August."

51030. "(No. 383 and No. 402. May 27 and June 18, 1920.) Bud
sticks of avocado No. 43, from the garden of Pantaleon Cordoba,
San Jose. This variety has something of a local reputation as an
avocado of excellent quality, and in addition ripens later than the
average. In some of its characters it looks much like a Guate-
malan ; but more likely it is simply a highland form of the West
Indian race (there is, of course, no hard and fast line which
separates the two races, anyway). The parent tree, which stands
about 50 feet to the rear of Sr. Cordoba's house, is 25 or 30 feet
high, with a scanty crown and a straight trunk nearly 2 feet
thick at the base. The fruit at this time (June, 1920) is not
half grown, but I have seen a model of the mature fruit, made by
Don Anastasio Alfaro, Director of the National Museum. The
form is nearly spherical, with a tendency to longitudinal ribbing ;
the weight is perhaps 18 ounces and the color deep green. I
believe the seed is proportionately smaller than in most of the
Costa Rican avocados, and the quality of the flesh is said to be
excellent. The ripening season is September to November."

51031. "(No. 392a. June 18, 1920.) Seeds of aguacate de anis, the
wild avocado, from the region of La Palma."

" The character of the tree and fruit is such as to suggest that
this species, which is certainly indigenous in the mountains of
central Costa Rica, is the wild prototype of the cultivated Guate-
malan race, if not of the West Indian as well. The wild trAeJMas
been observed up to the present only at altitudes betvrveen 4,500
.and 5,000 feet. It is not found in the forest, but ■'j-requents open
places close to small streams and brooks, or '^s found associated
with a few other trees along the margins '^ such watercourses.

" In general apiiearance the tx-ees ^'^^^ scarcely be distinguished
from Guatemalan avocados; the ^^^liage is of a somewhat lighter
shade of green than is pn-"^'ion in the latter. The flowering
season is March and ^^P^i^- and the fruits ripen a year from
the following May - ** June— that is, in from 12 to 15 months; The

Inventory 64, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE V.

A Wild Avocado Tree in Costa Rica. (Persea sp.. Probably

P. AMERICANA MILL.. S. P. I. NO. 51031.)

This wild avocado, which, up to the present, has been observed only on the slopes of the volcano
Irazu, in central Costa Rica, is beheved by its discoverers, Wilson Popcnoc and Oton Jimenez, to
be the wild prototype of the cultivated Guatemalan race of avocados, and probably of the \\ est
Indian as well. It is quite distinct from the Mexican avocado both in appearance of tree and
foliage and in the character of the fruit. Because of its wild nature and the vigor of its growth it
is believed this avocado may be of value as a stock plant on which to graft cull ivated sorts. (Pho-
tographed by Wilson Popenoe, near La Palma, Costa Rica, June 9, 1920; P17902rS.)

Inventory 64, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VI.

The Aguacate de Anis, or Wild Avocado, of Costa Rica. (Persea sp.,
Probably P. Americana Mill., S. P. I. No. 51031.)

In general character the wild avocado of Costa Rica dcsely resembles some of the cultivated sorts
of the fluatemalan race. It has a thick, woody, coarsely granular shell, dark green on the surface.
The flesh is yellow and unlike that of cultivated avocados in that it is strongly anise flavored and
contains small gritty Ijodies like the stone cells in some of the Chinese pears. The seed is large
and tight in the cavitv. The average weight of specimens collected in Costa Rica was about
6 ounces. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, San Jose, Costa Rica, May 31, 1920; P17!^5FS.)

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 45

51037 to 51033— Continued.

fruits from some of the wild trees are liarvested by the natives
and carried into the villages, where they are sold.

" This species will be studied further to determine its relationship
with the cultivated avocados. It is introduced witli this object
in view and in the hope that it may prove to be a vigorous stock
plant on which to graft some of the cultivated avocados."

For further description, see S. P. I. No. 50585.

For illustrations of the tree and of a fruit of the wild avocado,
.see Plates V and VI.

51032. Peksea caekulea (Ruiz and Par.) Mez. Lauracese.

"(No. 399a. June 18, 1920.) From the mountains near Frailes, Costa
Rica. Altitude, about 5,500 feet. Seeds of a common tree in this
region, found usually in half-open places of the mountainsides and not
in the dense forest. It reaches about 30 feet in height, and has a leaf
strongly resembling that of Persea amerioana but more narrow than in
many varieties of the latter. The fruits, which are produced abun-
dantly in racemes, are black, the size of large peas, with very little
pulp surrounding the seed. Introduced for trial as a stock plant for the
avocado."

51033. RuBUS cosTAKicANUS Liebm. Rosacefe. Blackberry.
"(No. 401a. June 18, 1920.) Seeds of a wild blackberry, mora, from

Frailes, Costa Rica. Altitude, about 5,500 feet. The plant is a vigorous,
bushy grower, and the fruits, which are produced in reasonable pro-
fusion, are composed of few large drupelets, making them somewhat
different in appearance from the common blackberries of the North.
They are of good flavor, but not very large — rarely more than three-
quarters of an inch long but nearly as broad as long. Of interest to
those engaged in blackberry breeding."

51034 to 51036.

From Buitenzorg. Java. Seeds presented by the director, Plant-Breeding
Station. Received July 7, 1920.

51034 and 51035. Cucurbita pepo L. Gucurbitaceae. Gourd.

The following varieties were received without description.

51034. Laboe deppe.

51035. Laloe Batik haicaek.

51036. Pr.ACTTS balsamifeb (L.) Bail. Asteracese.
(Blumea balsamifera DC.)
A rather bushy wooUy plant with a tall branched stem and leathery
leaves 4 to 8 inches long. The flowers, borne in numerous small heads,
have red pappus. The whole plant smells strongly of camphor which
may, indeed, be prepared from it, and a warm infusion of the leaves acts
as a pleasant sudorific. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Eco-
nomic Products of India, vol. 1, p. ^58.) •

51036, Placus balsamifier (L.) Bail. Asteracese.
From Kashmir, India. Seeds presented by Charles Hadow, British Em-
bassy, Washington, D. C. Received July 7, 1920.

2210—23 4

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

" The ' Tunla ' or ' Galmey sunflower,' collected at an altitude of 8,000 feet
in Kashmir, India, on grassy slopes exposed to snow in winter." (Hadoio.)

A very attractive sunflowerlike composite from the western Himalayas. Tlie
very stout stem is usually not more than a foot high, occasionally 18 inches,
with yellowish gi-een, thick-veined, finally serrate leaves and very broad thick
bracts. The flowers are usually solitary and a briUiant orange in color, with
crenate ray flowers. (Adapted from Florw and Sylva^, vol. 1. p. 310.)

51038 to 51040. Psidium guajava L. Myrtacese. Guava.

From Porto Alegre, Rio Gi-ande do Sul, Brazil. Seeds presented by G. S.
Froes. Received .July 7 ,1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Froes.

Three varieties. . '

51038. " Yellow fi'uited; used as sweet preserves."

51039. "Rose-colored fruit; used for guava jelly,"

51040. " White fruited ; eaten fresh."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48575.

51041. NoNNEA ROSEA Link. Boraginacese.
{Anchnsa rosea Bieb.)

From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds presented by Dr. Robert E. Fries, direc-
tor, Botanic Garden. Received July 10. 1920. *

An attractive hardy annual from the northern Caucasus. It has procum-
. bent stems, oblong leaves, and funnel-shaped, purple-white flowers. (Adapted
from Bieherstein, Flora Taurico-Caucasica , vol. 1, p. 125.)

61042 to 51046. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabarea?. Soybean.

From Nankin.^^. Kiangsu. China. Seeds presented by John K. Davis,
Americiui consul. Received July 12, 1920.

" Five varieties ; obtained from a grain market in the city of Nanking."
{Davis.)

51042. Black. 51045. Late yellow.

51043. Taing. 51046. Yellow eiphtJi month.

51044. Fifth month yelloic.

51047 to 51049.

From Auckland, New Zealand. Seed presented by J. AV. Poynton. Re-
ceived July 15, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Poynton.

51047. Entelea akborescens R. Br. Tiliacese.

"A beautiful tree with extremely light wood, half as heavy as cork.
Its large, maplelike leaves are evergreen. It is the only representative
of its genus. Its distribution is confined to two .small area.s in the North
Island of New Zealand and one in the South Island. Will grow only
in warm climates, but should do well in California and your Southern
States."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48165.

51048. Metbosideros tomentosa A. Rich. Myrtacese.

"This tree, called pohutukawa by the Maoris, loves the seashore and
will grow where at high tides the sea water covers its roots. It wilj
also grow inland, many fine specimens being found around Lake Taupe

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1<J20. . 47

51047 to 51049— Continued.

in the heart of the North Islaiui. The timber is liard and durable and
especially useful for boat building, as its limbs have many knees. About
Christmas time (midsummer here) it is covere«l with a wealth of scarlet
blossoms, and on this account the British colonists call it the Christmas
tree. As it has thick evergreen foliage and is quite uninjured by salt-
water spray, it makes splendid shelter in exposed seaside situations. It
grows readily from slips; and a hedge, shelter belt, or plantation is
quickly available. It will not grow in a cold climate, biit should find a
congenial second home in Florida, California, and the Gulf States, where
it should be of considerable value. I gathered this seed from a well-
shaped healthy specimen, which last summer was a picture with its
abundant blossoms."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4S]r)l.

51049. Mekyta sinclairii (Hook, f.) Seem. Araliacea?.

" Puka. This small dioecious tree grows from 15 to 20 feet high and
has larger leaves than any other New Zealand plant. It is found native
only in the North Island; once the rarest of trees, only one specimen
being known. A missionary discovered it near a native village (pah).
It was ' tapu,' and he was forbidden under pain of death to touch it. He
sketched it and announced its discovery, which was skeptically received
among botanists. He returned in 12 years and found the i)ah de-
serted. He obtained some of the leaves, and the plant was classitied
by the botanist. Sinclair, and named for him. Subsequently 27 plants
were discovered on some small islands in the Hauraki Gulf (New
Zealand). From them, all existing trees of this species originated. It
is a very ornamental tree, much favored for parks and gardens. It will
not stand much frost, but shcmld grow well in your warmer areas. It
makes a beautiful pot plant. I>ike nearly all our trees, it is evergreen.
Trees vary much in the size and glossiness of their foliage. The tree
from which I collected the inclosed seed is a very fine one."

For previous introduction, .see S. P. I. No. 47.570.

51050 and 51051.

From San Jose. Costa Rica. Collected by Wilson I'openoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July 15, 1920.
Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51050. Annona mubicata L. Annonaceje. Soursop.

" (No. 407. June 24, 1920.) Bud sticks of the Bennett soursop. A
choice variety of the soursop from the garden of the s-uperintendent of
Zent Farm. United Fruit Co., near Port Limon. The tree is nu^re pro-
ductive than any other I have seen, ani the fruit is unusually, large
and handsome. Budded trees of this variety should be tested in Porto
Rico, Cuba, southern Florida, and elsewhere; I believe they will prove
decidedly sup<^rior to the average seedling. The name Bennett has
been given in honor of Mr. George S. Bennett, agricultural superin-
intendent of the Costa Rican division, United Fruit Company."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49258.

For an illustration of the fruit, of the soursop. see Plate VII.

48 SEEDS AN"D PLAXTS IMPOETED.

51050 and 51051— Continued.

51051. GuiLiELMA xjTiLis Oorst. Phoenicacese. Palm.
(Bactris ntilis Benth. and Hook.)

" (No. 411a. June 24, 1920.) Seeds of the pejibaye palm, from fruits
obtained in Tucurrique."

For description, see No. 391a [S. P. I. No. 50679].

51052 to 51055.

From Cliama, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry Jolin-
son. Received July 9, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

51052. Aedisia sp. MyrsinacejE.

"(No. 228.) Seeds of a red-berried slirub collected at Xalave, at an
altitude of about 1,500 feet. The berries are produced quite freely in
flat-topped clusters, 2 to 3^ inches in diameter, along the larger stems
on short branchlets as well as terminally ; the bright, shining red berries
are one-fourth to half an inch in diameter and, with the foliage, make
the shrub quite oi-namental. I have not noticed the birds molesting the
fruits, and the bunches always appear well filled. The berries evidently
last in perfection a long time, as I have observed them for two months
or more and they are still perfectly fresh and clean. The shrub may be
of value as a red-berried pot plant for florists and for outside planting
in Florida and California."

51053. Aedisia sp. Myrsinacese.

"(No. 231.) Seeds of a color variety of No. 228 [S. P. I. No. ul0.o2].
Fruits are rich wine purple. Quite pretty."

51054. Capsicum ANNUtiii L. Solanacese. Red pepper.
"(No. 226.) 'Rash-ik' (green Chile pepper), also ' Sal-ik ' (white Chile

pepper). A fine-flavored Chile pepi)er that is always in demand here
and commands the best price. When immature it is creamy white, though
some specimens are tinged with purple. When fully ripe it is a rich
red and is very hot. For three days after cleaning this seed luy hands
burned. When not mature it is not very hot and may be eaten with im-
punity. The bush does not reach a verj' large size (3 feet) and bears
when 1 foot in height."

51055. Passifloka ligularis Juss. Passifloraceoe. Sweet granadilla.
"(No. 227.) Seeds from wild vines. The pulp is very pleasant, but

the juice in the aril is very acid and almost takes the skin off one's
mouth. This material was brought to me by an Indian."

51056. Chayota edulis Jacq. Cucurhitaceoe. Chayote.
{Sechium edule Swartz.)

From Cohan, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry John-
son. Received July 31, 1920.
" Fruits of guisquil de papa. These are known here at Cohan as peruleros.
They are quite small and rather wide and plump, pure white in color, mealy and
dry." (Johnson.)

51057. Bromus sp. Poaceae. Grass.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by Sr. Badilla. through C. A. ]Mc-
Queen. commercial attach^, embassy of the United States of America.
Received July 26, 1920.

Inventory 64. Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VII.

The Bennett Soursop. a Choice Variety from Costa Rica. (Annona
MURICATA L„ S. P. I. No. 51050.)

Superior forms of the soursop, a valuable fruit of the American Tropics, have not yet been estab-
lished horticulturally. Practically all of the trees now growing throughout the world are seed-
lings. Since they vary in productiveness and in the character of their fruit it is a simple matter
to select the best ones and propagate them by budding or grafting. The variet y here illustrated
is one which was grown at the Zent Farm of the United Fruit Company near Port Limon, Costa
Rica, and is considered unusually valuable because of the large size and excellent quality of its
fruits as well as the productiveness of the tree. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Zent, Costa
Rica, June 21, 1920; P17957FS.)

Inventory 64, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE VIM.

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A Seedless Form of the Pejibaye, or Peach Palm, of Costa Rica.

(GUILIELMA UTILIS OERST., S. P. I. NO. 51092.)

Because of the food value and delicious character of its boiled fruits, the pejibaye has long ranked
among the important economic plants of Costa Rica. "While each fruit normally contains a large
bony seed, there are a few trees in San Jose which produce seedless fruits. These trees are prop-
agated by suckers, in the same manner as the date palm. It is not yet certain, however, that the
suckers will produce seedless fruits when grown in other climates than that of San Jose. ( Photo-
graphed by WUson Popenoe in the garden of Don Jose ZeledoQ, San Jose, Costa Rica, Jime 17,
1920; P17947FS.)

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 49

" Seeds brought in by Stafford Hanim. an American mining engineer, a gift
from Sr. Badilla. wlio owns an estate in tlie liigh mountains. Tliis grass is said
to be extremely resistant to cold and to grow almost without moisture. It is a
good soil binder on lands which are subject to high winds and occasional heavy
lains." (McQueen.)

51058 to 51060.

From Chama, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seed presented by Harry John-
, son. Received July 12, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

51058. Begonia sp. Begoniacete. Begonia.
"(No. 190.) Beuonia scandeiiH of gardenei-s( ?)."

51059. PrPEB TUBERCULATUM JacQ. Piperaccss. Pepper.

"(No. 188.) CordonciUa. The dried flower spikes are used in the same
manner as Piper nigriun. It is used liere in the preparation of cha-al-
cacao, a very good drink made by coarsely grinding the cacao with cinna-
mon and pepper. The flavor is a little different from black or white
pepper and may be appreciated as a new condiment."

51060. Heckekia sp. Piperacese. Pepper..

"(No. 189.) 01)el (Kekchi name). The young leaves have a rather
pleasant taste and are used to flavor fish, soups, stews, meats, etc. The
plant is pretty when small, but soon grows ' leggj-.' The' large roundish
leaves are green."

61061. Cassia elegans Voigt. Caesalpiniacea?.

From Cuzco, Peru. Seeds presented by A. A. Giesecke. Received July 15,
1920.

A shrubby ornamental Cassia with feathery pinnate leaves coniposed of ob-
tuse lanceolate leaflets having yellowish midribs. Its original habitat is un-
known, since the plant is known only in cultivation. (Adapted fi-om Voif/t, in
Sylloge Pfantarum Ratislonensi, vol. 2, p. 55.)

51062 to 51068.

From East Melbourne, Victoria. Seeds presented by M. Medson. Received
July 17, 1920.

51062. Backhousia citbiodora F. Muell. Myrtacese.

An Australian tree 18 to 20 feet high, with lemon-scented foliage like
that of the scented verbena (Lippia citriodora) . The essential oil from
the leaves has been found suitable for scenting soaps, and the dried leaves
give a very pleasant odor to linen closets, etc. The pinkish wood is hard
and fine grained. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of
Australia, pp. 290, 381.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33643.

51063. DoEYANTHEs PALMERi W. Hill. Auiaryllidaceie.

A beautiful member of the amaryllis family, native to Australia,
where it grows to a height of 8 or 10 feet, with very numerous sword-
shaped leaves up to 8 feet in length. The scarlet flowers are borne in a
thyrsus about 3 feet long. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Mayuz'ine,
pi. 6665.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23433.

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50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51062 to 51068— Continued.

51064. Eucalyptus risdoni Hook. f. Myrtacere.

A Tasmaniiin encalypt rarely as tall as .")<) feet, witli smootli bark,
pendulous branches, usually opposite lanceolate or heart-shaperl leaves,
and small flowers borne in axillary or lateral umbels. The wood is said
to be rather poor. (Adapted from Bentham, Flwa Anstraliensis, vol. S,
p. 203, and from De Andrade, Manual do Plantador de Eucalyptos, p.
219.)

51065. Kexnedia monophyli.a Vent. Fabaccpe.
{Hardenhergia monophylla Benth.)

An ornamental Australian leguminous vine with solitary obtuse leaf-
lets up to 4 inches in length and numerous violet or rose-pun")le flowers
borne in twos or threes in racemes. (Adapted from Maiden, Flowering
Plants a^id Ferns of New South Wales, pt. 1, p. 55.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45790.

51066. SwAiNSONA GALEGiFOLiA (Audrews) R. Br. Fabacese.
(Colutea galegifolia Sims.)

A low shrubby leguminous plant from New South Wales, with com-
pound vetchlike leaves and scarlet-orange flowers borne on rather long
axillary peduncles. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 792.)

The more common form in cultivation (variety alba Hort.) has pure
wh:te flowers.

51067. Telopea speciosissima (J. E. Smitli) II. Br. Proteacese.
(Emhotliriu)n spcciO'<i-<isitiiiim Smith.) Waratah.

An Australian shrub 6 to 8 feet high, with obovate, unequally serrate,
dark-green leaves and a hendllke spike of brilliant red flowers. It is
propagated by layering or seeds. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Mag-
azine, pi. 1128.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44837.

51068. Tbicondylus fkaseri (R. Br.) Kuntze. ProteacesE.
(Lomatia ilicifolia R. Br.)

An erect branching shrub or sometimes a small tree, with ovate or lance-
olate leaves, irregularly prickle toothed or lobed. and long, loose racemes
of white or light-yellow flowers. The wood is light and very hard,
with beautiful markings, and is easily worked. (Adapted from Ben-
tham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 5, p. 536, and from Maiden, Useful
Natvve Plants of Australia, p. 56Jf.)

51069 to 51072.

From Cohan, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav
HelmTich. Received July 20, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Helmrich.

51069. Arundinella bertekoniana (Schult.) Hitchc. and Chase.

Poaceje. Grass.

" Gjekerj (tail of deer)."

"A tufted perennial grass with strong, .slender, upright culms, 0.5 of a
meter to 1 meter high, with long, narrow, folded, or involute blades and
a many-flowered tawny panicle 20 to 30 centimeters long." (Agnes
Chase.) i .!>.■

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER oO, 1920. 51

51069 to 51072— Continued.

51070. Chaetochloa geniculata (Laui.) Millsp. uud Chase. Poaceae.

, Grass.

" Culuc-lvim (cjiteri)illar grass)."'

"A perennial grass producing short linott.v branching rhizomes as
much as 4 centimeters long. The culms are erect, spreading, or pros-
trate, up to 1 meter tall. The blades are flat, scabrous, and often
glaucous, mainly straight, 20 centimeters long and 8 millimeters wide.
The exserted panicle is yellow, purple, tawny, or greenish, 1 to 10 centi-
meters long and 4 to 8 millimeters thick. Native to open ground, salt
marshes, and moist coast lands from Connecticut to Florida and Texas,
in the interior north to Kansas and south through tropical America to
Argentina and Chile." (.1. S. Hitchcock.)

51071. Chaetochloa sulcata (Aubl.) Hitchc. Poacete. Grass.
(Setaria sulcata Raddi.)

" Hotz-kor (scrape-leaf)."

"A perennial grass with robust culms as much as 4 meters tall, with
flat blades, 1 meter long and 10 centimeters wide at the middle, tapering
at each end. The green or pui-plish panicles are often 70 centimeters
long. Native to southern Mexico, northern Soutli America and north
in the Windward Islands to Guadeloupe." {A. S. Hitchcock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38776.
• -''51072. Paspalum paniculatum L. Poacese. Grass,

">■ " Oiia-djue (fodder of roe)."

A weedy branching perennial, commonly 1 meter tall, with harshly
pubescent fiat blades 20 to 30 centimeters long and 1.5 centimeters wide
and very numerous slender racemes crowded in oblong panicles. Native
to open or partly shaded savannas, mostly moist ground from Mexico
and the West Indies to South America. (Adapted from Hitchcock and
Chase, Contributions from the National Herbarium, vol. 17, p. 317.)

51073. Trifolium resupinatum L. Fabaceae. Clover.

From Cairo, Egypt. Seeds collected for Prof. S. C. Mason, arboriculturist,

United States Department of Agriculture, by Thomas W. Brown, diret^tor,

Horticultural Division, Ministry of Agriculture. Received July 20, 1920.

"A small prostrate clover common in the sod of the parks and gardens

around Cairo, usually in heavy soils." (Mason.)

51074 and 51075. Blakea spp. Melastomacea'.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by Dona Amparo de Zeled6n.
Received July 23, 1920. Quoted notes by Sra de Zelod6n.

51074. Blakea sp.

"An epiphyte with veiy large carmine-magenta flowers."

51075. Blakea sp.

"An epiphyte with veiy large carmine-magenta flowers."

51076 to 51084.

From Batum, Transcaucasia, Russia. Seeds presented by John I'alibin,
director. Botanic Garden, through C^iarles K. Moser. American consul,
Tiflis, Transcaucasia. Received July 23, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr.
Palibin.

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51076 to 51084— Continued.

51076. CicER ABiETiNUM L. FabaccjE. Chick-pea.

"Cultivated in tlie tlie western part of Transcaucasia, liarvested in
1919."
51077 and 51078. Coryi.us aveixana L. Betulacese. Hazelnut.

51077. '' Koluletti, considered the best variety in the commerce of
Batum. Harvested in 1919."

51078. "The thin-shelled kind from Trebizond. Harvested in 1919."
51079 to 51084. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean.

51079. "A good kind, cultivated in the Kutais district. A short,
thick bean with reddish brown marks and splotches on a white
ground."

51080 to 51084. "Best kinds in Georgia, Transcaucasia; the beans
of the best varieties are those with lilac-colored spots. From
the Botanical Gardens of Batum."

51080. 1. Lilac spots on a light-tan ground.

51081. 2. Lilac spots on a dark-tan ground.

51082. 3. Clear grayish tan with a dark ring around the hilum.

51083. 4. Brownish tan with dark ring around the hilum.

51084. 5. Long, slender, dark-red bean.

51085. PiNusnALEPENSispiTYUSA (Stev.) Gordon. Pinacese. Pine.

From Sukhum Kale, Caucasus. Seeds presented by J. Muszynski, director,
Botanic Garden. Received July 31, 1920.
A much-branched bushy pine, found in mountainous regions of the western
Caucasus and Asia Minor, especially in Georgia. It attains a height of 6 to 10
meters, with numerous spreading whitish branches and slender twigs. The
very slender leaves are about 12 centimeters long, and the ovoid, slightly bent
cones are quite small. (Adapted from Beissner, Handhuch der Nadelholz-
Jcunde, ed. 2, p. -i^l.)

51086 to 51094.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received July
26, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51086 to 51090. Dahlia spp. Asteracese. Dahlia.

"(Nos. 425 to 429. July 6, 1920.) A collection of Costa Rican tree
dahlias presented by Sr. Alfredo Brade, of San Jose. I believe there are
at least two species represented. They will prove interesting to dahlia
breeders."

51086. Dahlia sp.

"(No. 425.) Large double lilac pink. Considered by Sr. Brade
the finest variety of the collection, the flowers being very large and
very double."

51087. Dahlia sp.

"(No. 426.) Small-flowered half-double pale lilac pink. This va-
riety flowers earlier in the season than the others in the set, and for
this reason is of particular interest for California, where most of the
tree dahlias are cut down by frost before they come into bloom."

JUXE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 53

51086 to 51094— Continued.

51088. Dahlia sp.

"(No. 427.) Small double-flowered lilac. This variety flowers
later than the others."

51089. Dahlia sp.

"(No. 428.) Single white. This looks much like a form of Dalilia
maxonii. The preceding three varieties all have leaves and .stems
tinged with purplish, and leaves distinct in form from the present
number. In this variety and in No. 429 [S. P. I. No. 51090] the leaves
are light green, with the leaflets long pointed."

51090. Dahlia sp.

"(No. 429.) Double white, like the single white except that the
flowers are double."
51091 and 51092. Guilielma utilis Oerst. Phcenicacese. Palm.

(Bactris utilis Bentli. and Hook.)

51091. " (No. 424. July 6, 1920.) Plants of the seedless pejibayc.
I have already described the pejibaye in connection with a ship-
ment of seeds made under No. 391a [S. P. I. No. 50679]. The
suckers or offshoots sent under the present number, however, are
of a choice seedless form growing in the garden of Sr. Alfredo
Brade, in San Jose. Sr. Brade has generously presented us with
the only two ofCshoots at present available, in the hope that they
will grow in Florida. The seedless pejibaye is rare in Costa Rica,
and very highly esteemed, as it should be. Its propagation must
necessarily be slow, because of the very few offshoots which each
palm produces. The only question is, will the progeny of these
palms invariably retain the valuable characteristic of seedless-
ness? It seems possible that seedlessness may be due, in some
instances at least, to local peculiarities of climate which affect the
pollination of the flowers ; and in such instances, the characteristic
will not, of course, be heritable. The matter has not yet been suf-
ficiently investigated, however, to permit any conclusions to be
reached ; and for the pi'esent we should make an effort to test all
available seedless forms in our tropical dependencies and in south-
ern Florida."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44268.

51092. "(No. 431. July 6, 1920.) Plants of seedless pejibaye, pre-
sented by Doiia Amparo de Zeledon, of San .Jose. See remarks con-
cerning seedless pejibayes under No. 424 [S. P. I. No. 51091]. The
offshoots forwarded under the present number hiive been obtained
for us by Sra de Zeledon from palms known by her to produce
seedless fruits. The value of her gift can be appreciated only by
those who know how difficult it is to procure offshoots of the seed-
less pejibaye."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44268.

Fruits of this seedless form are shown in Plate VIII.
51093. Passiflora quadeangulaeis L. Passifloraceje. Giant granadilla.
"(No. 480. July 6, 1920.) Cuttings of granadilla real. From the gar-
den of Sr. Alfredo Brade, in San Jose. Sr. Brade states that this vine is

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51086 to 51094— Continued.

a free bearer, a condition quite rare witli Fassiflora quadranguhiris. It
is introduced for trial because of tlie possibility of its proviuc better
tlian the average form."

51094. RiOBUS EEiocAEPUS Liebm. Rosacese. Raspberry.
"(No. 423a. July 6, 1920.) Seeds of mora. From the upper slopes

of the Volcano Irazu, at 9,000 to 10,000 feet altitude. This berry, which
is found only at altitudes of 9,000 feet and higher, is quite distinct from
the several species which I have collected in Costa Rica at lower levels,
mainly between 4,000 and 6,000 feet. It is more of a raspberry than a
blackberry in character. The slender canes, which are of a deep reddish
green color, grow to 8 or 10 feet in length and branch profusely, forming
an impenetrable tangle. The leaves are trifoliolate and the flowers small
and white. The fruits, which are produced in good-sized clusteris, are
oblong or oblong-oval, up to an inch in length, and composed of numer-
ous small deep-red drupelets. The flavor is distinctly that of the rasp-
berry and is very agreeable. The plant is a profuse bearer, and seems
well worthy of trial in the southern United States."

51095 to 51097.

From Cohan, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav
Helmrich. Received July 31, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Helmrich.

51095. IscHAEMUM LATLFOLiUM ( SprcDg. ) Kunth. Poacese. Grass.

" Cux-kub (Indian). A very good fodder for horses."

A stout decumbent grass, rooting at the lower nodes, with glabrous
blades 20 centimeters long and 3 centimeters wide and a fan-shaped
inflorescence. Native to moist shady places in southern Mexico and the
Lesser Antilles to Brazil and Ecuador. (Adapted from Hitclwock and
Chase, Contributions from the V. S. National Herbarium, vol. 18, p. 332.)

51096. Paspalum humboldtianum Fluegge. Poacese. Grass.

" Taki pachadja (white grass)."

" A handsome perennial grass producing strong scaly rootstocks, with
tufted culms, 40 to 80 centimeters high, erect from a woody, decumbent
base. The nodes are densely bearded with upwardly appressed white
hairs ; the flat, spreading blades, 8 to 18 centimeters long, 8 to 15 milli-
meters wide, are slightly narrowed toward the base into a stiff point.
The margins are usually stiffly fringed with hairs, and the panicles, 10
to 15 centimeters long, are of pale lax, spreading spikelets, beautifully
fringed with long, white glistening hairs. Native to rocky ground on
the highlands from central Mexico to Argentina." (Agnes Chase.)

51097. Panicum multikameum Scribn. Poaceae. Grass.

" Chachach onim (basket grass)."

A delicate grass with small open primary panicles of pubescent
spikelets, lanceolate blades less than 10 times as long as broad, and
basal leaves which are distinctly different from those of the culm,
forming a winter rosette; the culms are at first simple, later becoming
much branched. The autumnal phase is decumbent with the branches
in fan-shaped clusters. Native to banks and dry, open ground from
southern Mexico to Guatemala, and also in Jamaica. (Adapted from
Hitchcock and Chase, Contributions from the U. S. National Her-
barium, vol. 18, p. 332.)

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1020. ' 55

•

51098. Convolvulus mauritanicus Boiss. Convolvulacene.

Moriiing'-g'lory.

From PasMdena, Calif. Plants presented by D. W. Coolidge, Coolldge
Rare-Plant Gardens. Received Au?riist 4, 1920.

The blue rock bindweed is one of the most beautiful and gi-acdul of all
our hardy bindweeds. It is entirely free from rampant tendencies and is
remarkable for its persistent flowering and neat elegant habit. Each plant
forms a dense tuft and throws up innumerable long drooping shoots, each
terminated by a cluster of clear blue flowers. Easily grown from cuttings.
(Adapted from The Card en, vol. 39, p. 52.)

51099. Passiflora macrocarpa Masters. Passifloracese.

From Trujillo, Peru. Seeds presented by A. Martin Lynch, Sayapullo.
Received August 9, 1920.
" The fruit grows to the size of a man's head and is one of the most delicious
fruits grown in Peru, where the juice and pulp are made into a most delicious
beverage." (Alberto Larco Herrera.)

51100. Syzygium cuMiNi (L.) Skeels. Myrtacese. Jambolan.
(Eugenia jarnbolana Lam.)

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J.
Wester, agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received
August 11, 1920.
" Seeds of tbe duhat, one of our most popular small fruits." (Wester.)
A tropical Asiatic tree 8 to 15 meters high, with ovate, coriaceous, shining
leaves and numerous yellow flowers crowded in terminal or axillary panicles
followed by loose clusters of 2 to 7 dark-purple or black, smooth, shining,
ovoid fruits, 25 millimeters long and 20 millimeters across, with rather
large clingstone seeds. The thin skin adheres to the sweet, juicy, pleasant,
subacid pulp which is white tinged with purple; the texture somewhat
resembles that of the cherry. The sugar content is 12.20 per cent, the pro-
tein 0.80 per cent, and the acidity (as malic acid) 87 per cent. The fruit
may be eaten out of hand with relish, and it makes an excellent jelly. In
India it is sometimes made into wine. It is probably of prehistoric introduc-
tion into the Philippines and is conmiou throughout the archipelago. (Adapted
from The Philippine Agricultural Review, vol. 10, p. 13.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43217.

51101. Cordia sp. Boraginacete.

From Santiago de las Vegas. Cuba. Seeds presented by Gonzalo 1\I. Fortuu,

director, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received August 17, 1920.

"A plant generally known in Cuba as vomitcl; it is also called gutaperi. The

fruits of this plant are edible, and we were told that an excellent preserve is

made from them. The tree when loaded with its glorious heads of crimped,

• salver-shaped orange flowers makes a magnificent appeai-ance." (Fortun.)

51102. CucuMis MELoL. Cucurbitacese. Muskmelon.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Prof. S. C Mason, arboriculturist.
United States Department of Agriculture. Received August 17, 1920.
•' Immodiately after arriving in Paris I noticed peculiar and very flue canta-
loupe melons displayed in the windows of tlie groceries, as we would call them.

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

These melons continue all through August, they tell me, and are grown in open
gardens, though I suspect that they are started in frames. They are roundish,
a good deal oblate, deeply ribbed, inclined to be rough and warty (but not
netted), and have a very distinct ' areole ' (or smooth circle) around the calyx,
sometimes as much as 2 inches in diameter. They range in size, apparently the
same variety, from 4 inches in diameter up to 8 or even 9 inches, and in retail
price from 2i to 12, 14, and even as high as 17 francs for the finest spechnens.
In good restaurants one portion (about 8 or 10 to a large melon) is served for
4^ francs. The melons are picked when they become a mottled gruy-green in
color, never being allowed to ripen on the vines. They appear to carry remark-
ably well, but when well matured they are a dirty yellow color, not very
attractive. The flesh is rich orange-yellow, thick, firm, not at all netted, and
only moderately sweet but very satisfying. I am sending you the entire lot of
seeds from one, of which I had a portion in the Grand Caf§ de I'Alma, close to
the Ponte I'Alma. I am sure I have never seen a melon anything like this
type in the United States." {Mason.)

51103 and 51104. Amygdalus communis L, Amygdalacese.

{Prunus amygdalus Stokes.)

From Gedera (Katra), near Jaffa, Palestine. Budwood presented by

Amram Khazanoff. Eeceived August 17, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr.

Khazanoff.

" The two standard almond varieties of Palestine, which I consider worthy

of the interest of almond growers in the United States. This budwood was

selected with a view to possible bud variation."

51103. " Grfefc almond." 51104. " Victoria nlmoiuV

51105. Persea AMERICANA Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Rio Frio, near Santa Marta, Colombia. Budwood collected by Wilson
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agri-
culture. Received August 19, 1920.

" (No. 432. Avocado No. 46. August 5, 1920.) A very choice variety of
avocado, said to be the earliest known in the Rio Frio region. This is a fine
oval fruit, green in color, about 1* pounds in weight, with tliiok meat of excel-
lent quality." {Popenoe.)

51106. Otophora fruticosa (Eoxb.) Blume. Sapindacese.

From Lamao, Bataan. Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received April 24,
1920. Numbered August 30, 1920.

" Balinaonao. A small tree with dai-k-red to black fleshy fruits about one-
third the size of grapes, in bunches like grapes, up to 200 fruits in a bunch.
The flesh is sweet and edible but rather insipid. The seeds taste like chestnuts
roasted and are eaten to a slight extent. The plant is of slight economic
value but is quite ornamental in the fruiting season by reason of its large
bunches of dull rose-red fruits. The tree grows at Lamao and may succeed in
Florida." {Wester.)

JUNE,! TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 5?

51107 to 51109. 1,3

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by Benito Carrasco, direc-
tor, Botanic Garden. Received July 12, 1920.

51107. AsPiDosPERMA PEROBA Said. Gama. Apocynacea?.

This tree, whose wood is used in naval construction, has a thin, clear
ash-colored bark, cracked longitudinally ; a decoction of the inner bark
is used medicinally. The heartwood is of rare beauty, with a wavy
pattern. The tree is distinguished by its spreading, obovate-oblong,
undulate leaves. (Adapted from Saldanha da Gama, Configuracdn des-
cripcdo dc todos os orgdos fundamentaes das jwiticipaos iiuidGiraa . . . da
Provincia do Rio de Janeiro, vol. 1, p. J-'/O.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42324.

51108. GoMPHRENA ROSKA. Griseb. Amaranthacese.

An herbaceous perennial, erect or ascending, found in stony situations
in Cordoba, Argentina. The leaves are lanceolate and rather short, and
the pinkish flowers are borne in a terminal head. (Adapted from
GHsebach, Plantae Lorentzianae, p. 32.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33966.

51109. Petunia vioLACiiA Lindl. Solauacese. Petunia.

This petunia is a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina. With its dark-
. green oval leaves and profusion of purple flowers which appear from
August to October in its native habitat, it forms a most attractive orna-
mental plant. (Adapted from Edicards' Botanical Register, pi. 1626.)

51110. Aelubopus BREViFOLius (Koen.) Nees. Poacese, Grass.

From Cairo, Egypt. Seeds presented by Dr. R. H. Forbes, Soci6t6 Sul-
tan ienne d' Agriculture. Received September 8, 1920.

" A dwarf creeping grass with dense globose flower clusters, gi-owing in'
* saline soil both on the seacoast and inland from the Mediterranean coasts to
Afghanistan and Iqdia. The species is very variable, with both glabrous and
pubescent forms. Duthie in ' The Fodder Grasses of Northern India,' says
of it : ' It is characteristic of .saline tracts in the western parts of India, where
it appears to take the place of dub (Cynodon dactylon), which it somewhat
resembles in habit.'" (C V. Piper.)

Introduced for testing as a lawn grass under alkaline conditions.

51111. Anthephora pubescens Nees. Poacete. Grass.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Seeds presented by S.vdney Steub, Division of
Botany, Department of Agriculture. Received August 24, 1920.
"Considered one of the best pasture grasses in parts of Bechuanaland
where it grows." {Agrimltural Journal of South Africa, vol. 3, No. 11, p. 135.)

51112. XANTHosoMASAGiTTAEroLiuM(L.)Schott. Araceac. Yautia.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Tubers presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsbergei,
director. Botanic Garden. Received September 18, 1920.
"Received under the varietal name romah, which, according to a previous
introduction (S. P. I. No. 17238) is a Colocasia." (R. A. Young.)

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51113 to 51115.

From Rawalpindi, Punjab, India. Seeds presented by Dr. K. li. Stewart,
Gordon College. Received July 7, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor
Stewart

51113. TuLiPA STELLATA Hook. Llliaceae. Tulip.

A very delicate species which is certainly a valuable acquisition to
our gardens. It is remarkable for the narrowness of the petals and their
spreading out almost flat in the middle of the day when the sun shines,
and closing again in the evening. The small broadly ovate bulb, capped
with three or four lanceolate segments thickly lined with fulvous hair,
flowers in two months. In India, where the plant is conmion, the bulbs
are frequently eaten by natives and are sold for that purpose in some
of the bazaars. The terete, glaucous stem, nearly 2 leet high in the
cultivated species, bears four to five liuear-lanc-eolate leaves. The dainty,
erect flowers, oblong in the bud. are solitary or tvvo upon the same stem.
The lanceolate, concave petals are pure white, with a faint tinge of
pink and green at the points, on the outside, and bright yellow at the
base within. Three of the petals are longer than the i-est and some-
times have a single tooth. (Adapted from Cttrtis'n Botanical Maijazine,
pi. 2762; and Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Proflucts of India, vol.
6, pt. J,, p. 203.)

51114. ZiziPHUS JUJXJBA Mill. Rhamnaceae. Jujube.
{Z. sativa Gaertn.)

"Wild jujube bought in nuirket. A form widely cultivated in the
Punjab."

51115. ZiziPHUs sp. Rhamnaceie. . Jujube.
" Wild jujubes bought in market,"

51116 to 51125.

From San Jose, Costa Rioa. Collected by Wilson roi)en(»e. Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received July
14, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Poi>enoe.

51116. BuNCHOsiA GLAXDULirEBA H. B. K. Malpighiacete.

"(No. 412. July 1, 1920.) Cereza. Plants presented by Carlo.s
Werckle, of El Coyolar, Costa Rica.

"A small, slender tree, reaching about 20 feet in height. It bears
short racemes of yellow flowers which are followed by elliptic, bright-
red fruits about 1 inch long. Mr. Werckl^ thinks the fruit nearly as
good in quality as that of the Japanese persinunon ; in my opinion,
however, it is considerably inferior. The thin skin surrounds a large
elliptic seed and a small quantity of red pulp which, like that of the
persimmon, must not be eaten until it is very soft."

51117. Castilla NicoYENSis O. F. Cook. Moracete. Nicoya rubber.

"(No. 416a. July 1. 1920.) Seeds collected from a tree in the door-
yard of the ranch house at El Coyolar. Costa Rica. It is a Central
American rubber tree, said to be a more vigorous grower than Castilla
elnstica and less exacting in its soil requirements."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42386.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 59

51116 to 51125— Continued.

51118. CoKDiA NiTiDA Vahl. Boraginacese.

"(No. 415a. July 1, 1920.) Seeds of j»M«eco. The mufieco is commonly
planted iu and about San Jose as a street tree, or as an ornamental
tree in parks and gardens. It reaches a height of 40 feet, and forma
a broad, shapely crown of deep-green foliage. It is quick growing and
rather soft wooded, so that limbs are sometimes broken ofE by storms.
The orange-red fruits, which are produced in clusters 4 to 6 inches
across, are individually the size of small cherries. They are not edible,
but since they remain on the tree a long time they ai'e of decorative
value."

51119. Ckotalabia verrucosa L. Fabacese.

"(No. 413a. July 1. 1920.) Seeds of a plant found abundantly at
Puntarenas, in abandoned or uncultivated places close to the seashore.
It seems less woody in character than Crotalaria retusa, and likely,
therefore, to make a better crop for use as a green manure. It reaches
about 18 inches in height, and bears attractive white and pale-blue
flowers. Evidently it is an annual. It should be tested as a cover
crop in the South, especially on sandy lands."

51120. CtrpANiA sp. Sapindacese.

"(No. 414a. July 1. 1920.) Paraiso. Seeds presented by Carlos
Werckle, of El Coyolar, Costa Rica. Mr. Werckle states that this is a
handsome ornamental tree, indigenous in the region about Coyolar, and
probably not described botanically. It should be tested in southern
Florida."

51121. Paspaluii notatum Fluegge. Poacefe. Grass.
"(No. 418a. July 1, 1920.) Genf/ibrilJo. Seeds presented liy Alfredo

Quiros. From sea level up to 5,000 feet this is probably tlie most impor-
tant of the pasture grass cultivated in Costa Rica ; above 5,000 or 6,000
feet it is injured by frost and is not, therefore, extensively planted.
In the lowlands it is especially esteemed ; it makes a compact sod, crowd-
ing out weeds and other grasses, and affording an abundance of nourish-
ing green forage, eaten readily by both horses and cattle. It rarely
grows more than a foot in height, and where pastured constantly does
not often reach more than 6 inches. For trial in the Everglades region
of southern Florida."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37996.

51122. PoLAKOwsKiA TAOAco Plttlcr. CucurbitaceiE.

"(No. 422. July 1, 1920.) Seeds of taoaco. Among Costa' Ricans this
is one of the most popular of all vegetables, and it is regularly sold in the
market of San Jose during a large part of the year.

" In general character the tacaco suggests the chayote. The plant,
which is commonly cultivated on arbors or allowed to climb over trees, has
a leaf resembling that of the chayote in shape but differing in texture ; and
the fruit, which falls to the ground when mature, is about 3 inches long,
• elliptic in outline. Frequently it has a few short spines about the base;
elsewhere it is smooth. When boiled it is considered to have a richer
000,1 flavor than the chayote, but the flesh is somewhat fibrous.
■ '■ "The tacaco should be tried in the chayote-growing regions of the

United States. Doubtless it would be possible to reduce the proportion
of fiber and otherwise improve the fruit by selection."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47829.

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51116 to 51125— Continued.

51123. RuBus ADENOTRicHOs Sclilecht. RosacejE.

"(No. 417a. July 1, 1920.) Mora. Seeds of a wild blackberry from
the roadside between Cartago and Tierra Blanca, at an altitude of about
6,000 feet. A vigorous, bushy species reaching about 8 feet In height
and producing in abundance blackberries somewhat less than 1 inch long
and of good flavor. Of especial interest for breeding purposes."
51124 and 51125. Weecklea insignis Pitt, and Standi. Malvaceffi.

51124. "(No. 419. July 1,1920.) Cuttings presented by Dr. Ricardo
Jimenez Ntiiiez, of Guadalupe, San Jose. A rare and handsome
plant, discovered a few years ago in the mountains near La
Palma, Costa Rica. It is an arborescent shrub about 15 feet in
height, usually branching close to the ground to form several main
limbs, which in turn branch (though sparingly) to form long
stiff shoots, each crowned with a cluster of orbicular leaves nearly
a foot in breadth. The flowers, which appear among the leaves
at the ends of the branches, are similar in size and form to those
of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the common hibiscus of the Tropics. In
color, however, they are quite distinct from those of the hibiscus,
being bright lilac, turning to golden in the throat. Since it is
found in Costa Rica at an altitude of 5,000 feet, the species may be
sufficiently hardy to succeed in southern Florida. It probably
requires a moist climate, and in its indigenous condition it grows
upon heavy soil."

51125. "(No. 419a. July 1, 1920.) Seeds of the shrub of which
cuttings were sent under No. 419 [S. P. I. No. 51124]."

51126. Manihot esculenta Crantz. Euphorbiacese. Cassava.
(M. utilissima Pohl.)
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Cuttings presented by J. M. Westgate, agrono-
mist in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received August IC,
1920.

" Wiebke cassava. A very superior variety from the island of Kauai, selected
from volunteer seedlings by a man named Wiebke, in whose honor the variety
has been named. Not only does it yield better than three long-established
varieties [Siceet, white, early-maturing culinary cassava ; Bitter, red, late-
maturing stock -feed cassava; Martin's Intermediate cassava], but it also has
the habit of remaining tender or at least not becoming woody as do most of our
varieties if left growing several months after maturity.

" Wiebke cassava promises to be superior to any of the above-mentioned
varieties for culinary, feeding, and starch-manufacturing purposes. Har-
vested on June 15, at the end of a 15-month growing period, at the Haiku
substation, it yielded 17,776 pounds per acre of clean roots. This result was
obtained on rough pineapple land, without fertilization and with little or no
cultivation aside from the initial plowing under of the old pineapple stumps and
one cross-plowing.

" In an 18-month growing period completed in August. 1920, on soil fertil-
ized with 500 pounds of phosphates, half super and half reverted, the Wiebke
cassava yielded 19,111 pounds of I'cots per acre; on soil fertilized with 1,000
pounds of phosphates, half super and half reverted, it yielded 22,211 pounds
of roots per acre. The starch recovered was 20 per cent. The crops were
grown on old pineapple land with a view to testing their adaptation as a rota
tion crop." (F. G. Krauss,) .u .ijutfi'vi

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 61

51127 to 51141.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. I. Boldlngh, acting head
of the Division of Plant Breeding, Java Department of Agriculture.
Received August 20, 1920.

51127. Aeeca catechu L. Phoenicacese. Betel-nut palm.
Variety alba. The species is one of the most important and valuable

palms and is widely distributed throughout the East; it forms an erect,
slender stem, bearing at its summit a crovpn of graceful leaves, among
which hang great clusters of egg-shaped fruits, each one formed when
ripe of a thick fibrous pericarp, inclosing one seed about the size and
shape of an ordinary nutmeg. Native to Cochin China and the Malay
Archipelago ; it does not succeed at any distance from the sea nor at
an altitude above 3,000 feet. The average yield of a betel-nut palm is
estimated at 300 fruits. The chief use of the seed is as an ingredient
in the preparation of pan for chewing, a universal practice among aU
classes. The seed or nut is found in all the bazaars either whole, sliced,
or cut into small pieces, the chewing of which is said to stimulate diges-
tion and to prevent dysentery. In the preparation of pan use is made of
lime, catechu, cardamoms, cloves, and other ingredients. Areca nuts are
used in medicine because of their astringent properties, and when reduced
to charcoal and finely powdered they are also used as a dentifrice.
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. 64, p. 282.)

51128. Gary OTA mitis Lour. Phoenicacese. Palm.

A palm, 15 to 25 feet in height, with a low, stoloniferous stem and
scurflly villous petioles, leaf sheaths, and spathes ; the few, very large,
broad, bipinnutisect leaves are 4 to 9 feet long. The bluish black
fruits are half an inch in diameter. Native to Mauritius. (Adapted
from Baker, Flora of Mauritius and the Seychelles, p. 423.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24616.

51129. Dammaba alba Rumph. Pinacese.
(Agathis loranthifoUa Salisb.)

A splendid tree, up to 100 feet high, with a stem 8 feet in diameter,
straight and branchless for two-thirds of its length. It is of great im-
portance on account of its yield of the transparent dammar resin, ex-
tensively used for varnish. Native to the Indian Archipelago and
mainland, extending to the Philippine Islands. (Adapted from Mueller.
Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 161.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34071.

51130. Dbymophloetjs sp. Phoenicacese. Palm.
Received as Actinopliloeus macarthurii, for which a place of pub-
lication has not been found.

51131. Latania coMMEBSONn Gmel. Phoenicacese. Palm.
A dicecious palm 40 feet high, native to Mauritius, with dark-green

fan-shaped leaves, 3 feet long, paler beneath, the blade deeply laciniate ;
the veins and margins of the lanceolate segments are tinged with red.
The petioles, 4 to 6 feet long, are slightly tomentose with smooth margins,
spiny in young plants. The globose drupes are li inches in diameter.
(Adapted from Baker, Flora of Mauritius and the Seychelles, p. 381.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45960.

2210—23 5

62 SEEDS AND PLAITTS IMPORTED.

51127 to 51141— Continued.

51132. LicuAJLA BtJMPHU Blume. Phoenicaceae. Palm.

A showy dwarf fan palm grown for its peculiar habit and handsome
foliage. The slender stem bears a crown of long-petioled roundish
leaves, 3 or more feet in diameter, with 12 to 15 segments, the inner
ones 2 feet long and 1 foot wide at the apex, the lateral ones, 16 inches
long and 4 inches wide, oblique ; the petioles are spiny below. The
simply branched spadix, 4 to 5 feet long, bears ellipsoid fruits. Native
to Celebes and Borneo. (Adapted from Blume, Rumphia, vol. 2, p. 4I,)

51133. Nephbospebma VAN-HOUTTEANUM (Weudl.) Balf. f. Phoenicacese.

Palm.

A monoecious palm, 20 to 35 feet high, native to the Seychelles, with
pinnate glabrous leaves, 5 to 7 feet long, and leaflets 3 to 3i feet in
length ; the smooth petiole is under a foot long and the woolly, sparsely
spiny leaf sheath is li to 2i feet long. The spadix is 4 to 8 feet long
and bears orange-red fruits, half an inch in length. (Adapted from
Baker, Flora of Mauritius and the Seychelles, p. 386. )

For previous introduction, see S, P. I. No. 45965.

51134. Oncospekma fixamentosum Blume. Phoenicacese. Palm.
A very elegant palm with a trunk 30 to 40 feet high, distinctly an-
nulate and armed, and a thick, graceful crown. The pinnate leaves are
10 to 12 feet in length with pinnae about 2 feet long. This palm is
quite common on the borders of paddy swamp in Malacca. (Adapted
from Calcutta Journal of Natural History, vol. 5, p. -iff-J.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45962.

51135. Pandanus fuecatus Roxb. Pandanacese.

Variety lais.

This screw pine occurs in India up to altitudes of 4,000 feet, and will
be likely to bear a temperate climate and give a stately plant for scenic
group planting. (Adapted from Afueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants,
p. SJ,!.)

51136. Pandanus labyeinthicus Kurz. Pandanacese.

A shrub 15 to 20 feet in height, with erect-spreading branches and a
slender, warty, glabrous stem sending out stiltlike, intricate aerial roots.
The somewhat leathery linear leaves, 4 to 6 feet long, are shining above,
glaucescent below, the margin and midrib densely spiny with curving
white spines. The green, linear spathes inclose the eight to nine spikes
of elliptic, oblong, drooping fruit clusters. The drupes are shining olive
green, finally golden. (Adapted from' Miquel, Annates Musei Botanioi
Lugduno-Batavi, vol. 2, p. 53.)

51137. Pandanus polycephalus Lam. Pandanacese.

A small dioecious Indian tree with spiny-margined, trifarious, narrow,
coriaceous leaves. The red, spicate, subglobose drupes have spinescent
crowns. (Adapted from Eookei; Flora of British India, vol. 6, p. Jf87.)

Received as Pandanus kurzianus, which is now generally referred to
P. polycephalus.

51138. Pandanus TECTOEius Parkins. Pandanacese.

" Aggak. A small tree with a trunk which usually begins to branch
very low, the branches often bending downward nearly to the ground;

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 63

51127 to Bl 141— Continued.

the leaves are long, sword shaped, armed with spines on the margin
and keel, differing in color and texture from those of Guam, being
glaucous and of great textile strength. Only one sex occurs on the island,
so that it must be propagated by cuttings. These take root readily;
indeed, a branch lying on the surface will often send out roots which
penetrate the ground. The natives frequently plant this species in
hedges, which serve the double purpo.se of defining their boundaries and
of furnishing material for cordage and for mats, hats, and bags.

" Dried leaves stripped of the rigid, spiny keel are used either in their
simple form or twisted together as lashings for the framework of build-
ings and for securing thatch to the roof. For making mats, hats, and
bags, the leaves are steeped in hot water, scraped, and split into strips
of various widths according to the fineness of the fabric desired, dried
In the sun, and thoroughly cleaned. Mats are braided with the strips
crossing diagonally, as in the mats of the eastern Polynesians, not
woven with warp and woof, as are the mats of many of the Micro-
nesians. Some of the hats and small bags are very fine. In the early
days the natives of Guam made their sails of aggak leaves. The plant
was undoubtedly introduced into the island in prehistoric times." {Saf-
ford, Useful Plants of Guam, p. 3^.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44779.

51139. RoYSTONEA EEGiA (H. B. K.) O. F. Cook. Phoenicacese.
{Oreodoxa regia H. B. K.) Cuban royal palm.

The royal palm grows wild throughout the Antilles and also in south-
em Florida, Mexico, Central America, and in the northern part of
South America. It is especially abundant on damp, fertile soil, Kuch
as is suitable for tobacco cultivation. In the west of Cuba it is found
on land which was formerly cultivated but has since been abandoned.
The trunk is often 70 to 85 feet high, with a diameter of nearly 2 feet.
The wood is considered unsuitable for constructive purposes, but the
external layer of hard wood is much used for walking sticks, stakes,
fences, posts, tables, coffee mortars, and the partition walls of houses.
The most useful portion of the tree is the yagua, or dried leafstalk. The
large terminal leaves have clasping leafstalks, 4 to 9 feet long, and as
wide as the circumference of the stem. Every three or four weeks a
leaf falls; this is damped, flattened by means of weights, and dried.
The dried leafstalks are sold per truss and provide the best packing
material for export tobacco. The leaf bases supply a fiber from which
ropes and string are made. In Cuba yagua is also used in the construc-
tion of the poorest houses. The terminal bud is edible, but its removal
causes the death of the tree. This is one of the most elegant palms
for planting in avenues. (Adapted from La Hacienda, vol. 8, p. 91.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34747.

51140. ScHEELEA iNsiGNis (Mart.) Karst. Phoenicacefe. Palm.
A palm with an erect stem, 50 to 60 feet in height, with 15 to 20 smooth,

erect, pinnate fronds crowded into a dense crown. The yellowish green,
smooth, 'fleshy, pistillate flowers are sessile on a spadix inclosed in a
green spathe. The pale yellowish white, staminate flowers are incon-
spicuous. (Adapted from Martius, Historia Naturalis Palmarum, vol. 2,
p. 133.)

64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51127 to 51141— Continued.

51141. TiLMiA CARYOTAEFOLIA (H. B. K.) O. F. Gook. PhOBnicaceffi.

{Martinezia caryotaefoUa H. B. K.) Palm.

Spiny fishtail A small graceful Colombian palm, 30 feet in height,
with an erect, closely ringed stem copiously armed with slender stiff blaclc
spines, 2 to 3 inches long ; the rachis and midribs also bear these spines,
though not so profusely. The spreading and drooping bright-green pin-
nate leaves, 4 to 5 feet long, are terminal. Each elongate leaflet is 9 to
12 inches long, more or less 3-lobed, and inserted by a broad base to the
scurfy rachis. The yellow-green pistillate flowers are followed by globose
drupes. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 685^.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 25944.

51142. GuNDELiA TocjRNEFORTii L. Astcraceae.

From Jerusalem, Palestine. Seeds presented by Mr. J. Ettiuger, director,

Agriculture and Colonization Department, Zionist Commission. Received

August 21, 1920.
Accoub de Syrie. A spiny composite from Persia with buttonlilie flower buds,
about the size of a large strawberry, which, when boiled and served with butter,
make an extremely satisfactory dish. This delicious vegetable is said to be
the equal of asparagus and more delicate in flavor than artichokes. The plant
is perennial, requires four years to attain maximum production, and is as long
lived, perhaps, as asparagus. (Adapted from Bulletin, Soci4t6 de National
AccUmatation de Frdnce, vol. 34, p. 450.)

61143 to 51154.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky,
Jardin d'Acclimatation. Received August 24, 1920. Quoted notes by
Doctor Proschowsky.

51143. AxBizziA cHiNENSis (Osbeck) Merr. Mimosaceae.
{A. stipulata Boiv.)

" A small tree."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42356.

51144. Elaeodendbon capense Eckl. and Zeyh. Celastracefie.

" A small evergreen tree of very regular, straight growth ; very hardy
here."

51145. Genista monosperma (L.) Lam. Fabacese.

" A very graceful bush, much cultivated here for its beautiful white,
fragrant flowers which are exported in early spring. Very resistant to
drought."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 10698.

51146. Gladiolus segetum Ker. Iridacese. Gladiolus.

" One of the most beautiful wild flowers here. Might perhaps be used
for hybridization, if such has not yet been the case.".

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 27844.

51147. Geewia occidentalis L. Tiliaceae.

"A large evergreen bush with violet flowers."

51148. LiMONiuM FBUTicANs (Webb) Kuntze. Plumbaginacese.
(Statice fruticans Webb.) Sea lavender.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 65

51143 to 51154— Continued.

" One of the plants cultivated here in early spring for cut flowers for
export. Will grow in the driest places. Needs sunny exposure."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48030.

51149. Malv\strum capensk (L.) Garke. Malvaceae.
" An evergreen bush with rose-colored flowers."

51150. RoNDEXETiA AMOENA (Plauch.) Hemsl. Rubiacese.

" An evergreen bush or small tree with beautiful rose-colored flowers ;
hardy here."

51151. Spartium junceum L. Fabacese. Spanish broom.
"Bush of very regular globular growth when in open ground. One

of the glories of the Mediterranean vegetation, when covered with its
thousands of light-yellow flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43666.

51152 to 51154. Wiqandia spp. Hydrophyllaceae.

"These Wigandias, forming bushes several meters in height, are
. naturalized in my garden and spring up everywhere, especially on ver-
tical walls, slopes, etc. They are strikingly ornamental with their enor-
mous evergreen leaves and abundant flowers."

51152. Wigandia cakacasana H. B. K.

" A plant with large dark-green leaves and violet flowers."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43671.

51153. Wigandia sp.

"A plant with large, dark yellowish green leaves and violet flowers.
In distinction from other Wigandias, this species has no stinging
hairs."

Received as W. chiJensis, a horticultural name for which a place
of publication has not been found.

51154. Wigandia sp.

" This plant bears large grayish green leaves covered on the
under side with white tomentum."

Received as W. imperialis, a horticultural name for which a place
of publication has not been found.

51155. Madhuca iNDicA Gmel. Sapotacese. Mowra tree.

(BasHa latifoUa Roxb.)

From Allahabad, India. Seeds presented by William Bembower, Allahabad

Agricultural Institute. Received August 24, 1920.

Moim-a. One of the most useful plants found in the plains and forests of

the East Indies; the tree yields food, wine, and oil. It is 40 to 50 feet high,

with a short trunk and numerous spreading branches, forming a close, shady,

rounded crown. It thrives on dry and stony ground in all parts of central

India and is protected by the natives. The part eaten, the succulent corolla,

is rich in sugar and is highly valued as a foodstuff and as the source of a

spirituous liquor. Some conception of the value put upon the flowers for

these purposes by the natives is gained from an estimate made some years ago,

that in the Central Provinces over 1,000,000 people used these corollas as a

regular article of food, each person consuming about 80 pounds per annum ;

throughout India they are looked upon as a valuable reserve in famine years.

66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

The moxcra tree sheds its leaves in February and the flowers appear in March
and April, at which time the ground beneath the trees is carefully cleared.

The flowers have a thick, juicy, globe-shaped corolla of a pale-cream color,
inclosed at the base in a velvety chocolate-colored calyx. The corollas fall in
the early hours of the morning and are collected by women and children. They
are spread out to dry on mats in the sun, when they wither to half their weight
and develop a brownish red color. In some cases the flowers are collected before
they drop, and in many places it is the practice to remove only the corollas,
leaving the pistil to ripen to a fruit. A tree will yield 200 to 300 pounds of
flowers in a year.

When fresh, the flowers are extremely sweet, with a peculiar pungent flavor
and a chnracteristic color. When dry, the peculiar pungent flavor is less per-
ceptible, particularly if the stamens are removed, and the flavor then resembles
that of 'figs. The flowers are eaten either fresh or dried and cooked in many
different ways with rice, shredded coconut, or flour.

The greater portion of the crop of flowers is used for the preparation by
fermentation of mowra spirit.

The corollas are very useful for feeding cattle; they have extraordinary
keeping qualities, as they diT well and are not attacked by weevils.

The composition of the flowers has been investigated at different times
and the results vary considerably, particularly in respect of the quantity
and nature of the sugar present. The total proportion of sugar recorded In
the flowers of this tree varies from 40 to 70 per cent. The quantity of cane
sugar recorded varies from 3 to 17 per cent, and that of invert sugar from
40 to 53 per cent, while one author has stated that the sugar is entirely invert
sugar. Only a small quantity of protein is present, the maximum record being
7.25 per cent.

The nuts contain a solid fleshy kernel, which includes from 35 to 40 per
cent of greenish grease, obtained by pressure. The oil cake possesses a bitter
taste and can not be used for cattle feeding. The butter becomes rancid
soon after manufacture and becomes a dirty yellow color. Its density at 15°
C. is 0.972; it melts at from 43° to 44° C. and solidifles at 36°. It is very
soluble in ether and partially so in alcohol. It saponifles easily with alkalis,
•and it constitutes a mixture of 80 per cent stearin and 20 per cent oleine, with
crj'stals of stearic acid. This oil is used to adulterate clarified butter and
for soap and candle making.

During the war interest was centered in the production of acetone from
these flowers in India to supply the local demand in connection with the
manufacture of munitions. The acetone was produced by the now well-
known special fermentation process, and it has been alleged that the yield
from the flowers of Bassia latifolia was one-tenth of their weight, or nearly
ten times as much as is obtainable by distilling wood. The demand for ace-
tone in India in peace times would not be large enough to justify the available
supplies of flowers being entirely devoted to the manufacture of that product,
but there remains the possibility of their being used for the manufacture of
industrial alcohol. The yield of alcohol from the flowers is high compared
with that from potatoes and other materials commonly used. It has been
stated that about 90 gallons of 95 per cent alcohol is obtainable from 1 ton
of dried flowers.

In view of the extended use that is now being made of alcohol for power
purposes, it seems likely that the most profitable way of utilizing the flowers
would be as a source of a mixed motor spirit of the natalite type, for local
use in India. That motor spirit can be produced on a manufacturing scale in

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India from Bassia flowers has already been demonstrated, and it is staled that
running trials with the spirit proved satisfactory.

The tree is well adapted to withstand drought and is especially suited for
planting on dry and waste lands where little else will grow. The tree takes
about 20 years to produce flowers and seeds in large quantity, but during this
period the land need not be entirely unproductive if interplanting were adopted
at first. (Adapted from Daily Commerce Repoi-ts, No. 200, August 25, 1920,
p. 952.)

61156 and 51157.

From Tiflis, Transcaucasia, Russia. Seeds presented by Charles K. Moser,
American consul. Received August 25, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Moser.

51156. CucuMis MELO L. Cucurbitaceae. Muskmelon.

" The famous duthma m^lon from Armenian authorities at Erivan."

" A celebrated local variety of muskmelon said to be very fine." (F. Jf.
Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 27805.

51157. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.
'• lAicern from Armenian authorities at Erivan."

51158 to 51161.

From Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav Helm-
rich. Received August 25, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Helmrich.

51158. Ageostis sp. Poacese Grass.
" Cok-pechadya (small grass)."

51159. AxoNOPUs sp. Poacese. Grass.
"Native name not obtainable."

51160. Spoeobolxjs indicus (L.) R, Br. Poaceae. Grass.

A grass with erect culms up to 1 meter tall, in large clumps with
numerous leafy shoots at the base; the panicle is 15 to 80 centimeters
long, with slender, ascending branches, the short-pediceled spikelets
mostly borne along the lower side. It often forms an almost pure stand
on open slopes, and is an important constituent of native pastures.
Found on grassy hills and dry savannas from the Bahamas and Mexico
to northern South America. (Adapted from Contributions from the
"National Herbarium, vol. 18, p. 369.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48479.

51161. Teisetum deyeuxioides (H. B. K.) Kunth. Poacese. Grass.
A fibrous-rooted grass with cespitose erect shining culms, glabrous

nodes, and flat, linear, scabrous leaves. The branching panicle is
whorled, often nodding, with lower branches spreading, upper appressed
to the scabrous rachis. Native to the swamps along the bank of Lake
Tezcuco, Mexico. (Adapted from Bonpland and Humboldt, Nova Oenera
et Species Plantarum, vol. 1, p. HI.)

51162 to 51179.

From Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. Budwood presented by H. R.
Wright, Avondale Nursery. Received August 31, 1920. Quoted notes
by Mr. Wright.

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5 1 1 62 to 5 1 1 79— Continued.

51162 and 51163. Amygdalus pebsica L. Amygdalacese. Peach.

(Prunua persica Stokes.)

51162. "Dormant buds of Allen's Late."

51163. "Dormant buds of Golden Queen (improved)."

51164. MAI.US PUMiLA Mill. Malaceae. Paradise apple.

" Blight-proof Paradise for use as a dwarfing stock ; aphis resistant"

51165 to 51179. Malus syxvestbis Mill. Malacese. Apple.

51165. "Aerial, aphis resistant, used as a stock."

51166. "Alpha, aphis-resistant seedling from Irish Peach. The fruit
is twice as large as the parent and much earlier. I consider it
the earliest apple in existence. It is a gold mine to the fruit
grower on account of its size, flavor, and extreme earliness; it
is aphis proof and very productive. I predict a great demand
for this apple as soon as I put it on the market, and when largely
planted here, I think it will give the consignments of Canadian
apples that arrive here in early summer a very nasty bump."

The parent, Irish Peach, is described in the Wright catalogue
as "A medium-sized oblong fruit with clear yellow skin hand-
somely striped with bright red. The yellowish white flesh is
tender and very juicy; the tree is a regular cropper and aphis
proof."

51167. " Baliarat, a large cooking apple, and a great cropper; not
aphis resistant, but well worth growing."

51168. "Bordeaux Reinette, a very fine dessert apple, and I believe
aphis proof."

51169. "Coles Champion, a very late-keeping dessert apple; aphis
resistant, and used as a stock."

51170. " CowelVs Red Streak, striped, midseason apple; aphis re-
sistant, and used as a stock."

51171. " Frimley Beauty, a fair dessert apple and a good cooking
apple, said to be R&me Beauty X Jonathan cross ; not aphis re-
sistant, but well worth growing."

51172. " Imm's Seedling, a large cooking apple; aphis resistant, and
used as a stock."

51173. "Irish Peach seedling, for top-working Pyrus prunifolia as
an intermediate stock for working any commercial variety that
lacks affinity to P. prunifolia direct."

51174. " Lippiatt's, aphis resistant, used as stock."

51175. "Lord Nelson, a cooking apple of great size; a heavy
cropper."

51176. " Mol)V8, aphis resistant, used as a stock."

51177. " Mohb's Royal, a very large cooking apple; tree hardy and
prolific."

51178. "Motion's, aphis resistant, used as a stock."

51179. " Ruhy Gem, a beautiful apple of medium size, brilliant
red all over; flesh snowy white, tender, crisp, juicy, mild, sub-
acid, and delicious; strong grower and early bearer; blight proof;
medium."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 6740.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 69

51180 to 51182.

From Naples, Italy. Seeds presented by Willy Mueller, Hortus Parteno-
pensis. Received September 14, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Mueller.
51180 and 51181. Citbuixus vulgaris Schrad. Cucurbitacese.

Watermelon.

51180. "A white-seeded watermelon from Nocera ; very good."

51181. "A black-seeded watermelon from Maddaloni, Province of
Naples; extraordinarily good."

51182. Lycopebsicon ebculenttjm Mill. Solanace». Tomato.

"An extraordinarily large-fruited variety from Nocera."

51183. Dactylis ASCHERSONiANA Graebn. Poaceae. Ghrass.

From Dahlem, near Berlin, Germany. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Engler,
director, Royal Botanic Garden and Museum. Received September 3,
1920.
A creeping perennial grass, native to Germany, with runners up to 4 inches
in length and lax stems up to 2 feet in height. The bright-green, rough leaves
are lax, mostly narrow, sharp ribbed, and over a foot long. The panicles are
about 8 inches long and pendent. (Adapted from Notizblatt des Koniglichen
Botanischen Oartens zu Berlin, vol. 2, p. 274.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30232.

51184 to 51190.

From Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry
Johnson. Received July 30, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.
51184. Abundinella deppeana Nees. Poacese. Grass.

"(No, 329.) Grass collected above Quebradas Secas, 3,000 feet."
An erect, tufted perennial with strong slender simple culms up to
2.5 meters tall, with flat blades, scabrous at least on the upper surface,
and rather densely flowered oblong panicles, 20 to 40 centimeters long.
Native to moist places in Mexico and Brazil ; also to central and western
Cuba. (Adapted from Contributions from the National Herbarium, vol.
18, p. 290.)
51185 and 51186. Chaetocht.oa sulcata (Aubl.) Hitchc. Poaceae.

(Setaria sulcata Raddi.) Grass.

51185. "(No. 327.) Grass collected at an altitude of 3,000 feet
along the roadside above Quebradas Secas."

A perennial grass cultivated in greenhouses or in the open in the
Tropics for ornamental purposes, chiefly on account of the broad
plaited blades, 2 inches wide, that resemble those of young palms.
The dense, narrow panicles are 1 to 2 feet long. (Adapted from
Hitchcock, Genera of Grasses of the West Indies, p. 24S.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48776.

51186. "(No. 322.) A grass 2 feet tall, with reddish purple heads;
collected along the roadside near Samac."

51187. IsACHNE ABUNDiNACEA (Swartz) Griseb, Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 326.) A grass collected along the roadside above Quebradas
Secas, at an altitude of 3,000 feet."

A grass which climbs among shrubs or small trees to a height of as
much as 6 meters, with strong canes and elongated branches ; the scabrous
blades are commonly 20 centimeters long and 1.5 to 2 centimeters wide.

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51184 to 51190— Continued.

The panicles are about 12 centimeters long, the long lower branches at
first ascending, finally wide spreading ; the spikelets are crowded toward
the ends of the branches. Native to wooded hillsides in Jamaica at an
altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters; also from Mexico to northern South
America. (Adapted from Contributions from the National Herbarium,
vol. 18, p. 343.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49447.

51188. Panicum olivaceum Hitchc. and Chase. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 325.) Grass collected along the roadside above Quebradas
Secas, at an altitude of 3,000 feet."

A grass with olive-green vernal culms, erect, or somewhat spreading
at the base, 20 to 40 centimeters high, velvety villous with short hairs,
and with bearded nodes. The blades are rather stiffly erect or ascend-
ing or some of the lower spreading, 4 to 7 centimeters long, 5 to 8 milli-
meters wide (the uppermost erect, 1 to 3 centimeters long), puberulent
on both surfaces. The autumnal form is bushy with the branches
evenly distributed. Native to gravelly banks and cultivated fields from
Mexico to Costa Rica and also in Venezuela. (Adapted from Con-
tributions from the National Herbarium, vol. 15, p. 225.)

51189. Paspalum conjugatum Berg. Poacete. Grass.
"(No. 279.) Sac pachadya (white meadow grass) from Chama, 6 to

12 inches high, rooting at the nodes. Very abundant in all places."

An extensively creeping perennial with compressed culms; the
suberect flowering branches are sometimes 1 meter tall; the flat thin
blades are up to 20 centimeters long and 8 millimeters wide ; the spike-
lets bear long, scant, silky hairs around the margin. It is one of the
commonest grasses of moist savannas and ditch banks, forming ex-
tensive and close mats. It is said by some to be an excellent forage
grass. (Adapted from Contributions from the National Herbarium, vol.
18, p. 318.)

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 38031.

51190. Paspazum paniculatdm L. Poacese, Grass.
"(No. 277.) Rash tzimaaj (green bow) from Chama. This is a tall-
growing species reaching 2^ to 3 feet, with flower heads 7 feet long.
It grows in clumps, stooling out in growing."

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 49379.
51191 to 51193.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J.
Wester, agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received
August 2, 1920.

51191. Cappakis micbacantha DC. Capparidaceje.

A large shrub or smaU tree with smooth bark, glabrous branches, and
very small straight conic spines. The coriaceous, shining, broad-lance-
olate leaves are 4 to 8 inches long, and the flowers, 2 to 4 in a series in
vertical lines on the branches, are li inches in diameter and have
oblong petals 1 inch long. The smooth subglobose fruit is 2 to 3 inches
long. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 179.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43243.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 71

51191 to 51193— Continued.

51192. Ipomoea nymphaeaefolia Blume. Convolvulacese.

(/. peltata Choisy.) Morning-glory.

"A white-flowered perennial species which should be of interest to your
correspondents in Porto Rico, Cuba, and extreme southern Florida.
The plant is of medium growth and blossoms during the winter months,
the tourist season." (Wester.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47920.

51193. Talinum patens (L.) Willd. Portulacacese,

"An upright-growing perennial herb from Java, with tender, succu-
lent leaves absolutely free from fiber. The leaves are boiled and eaten
with meat, fish, or eggs, like spinach or turnip greens, and make an
excellent dish for the table.

" The seeds should be so^^^l very shallow, where they are well pro-
tected from heavy rains, as the young plants are very delicate. As soon
as the plants are 15 centimeters high they can be cut off a few centi-
meters above the ground, where they rapidly take root. Once the Talinum
plants are through the seedling stage they grow very rapidly and are
easily multiplied from cuttings 10 to 12 centimeters long, both from the
tender tops and the mature stems. In the vegetable garden plants should
be set out above 25 centimeters apart, in rows 30 to 35 centimeters apart."
(Wester.)

51194. BiscHOFiA TRiFOLiATA (Eoxb.) Hook. Euphorbiacese.
(B. javanica Blume.)

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsberger,
director. Botanic Gardens. Received August 5, 1920.
A deciduous tree native to the tropical slopes of the Himalayas. The red,
rough, moderately hard wood is esteemed one of the best timbers in Assam,
where it is used for bridges and other works of construction. It is sometimes
called " red cedar." (Adapted from Watt, Dictionai-y of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 1, p. 454.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47835.

51195 to 51197.

From Chama, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry John-
son. Received August 23, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

51195. AcHiMENES sp. Gesneriacese.

"(No. 435.) A fine gesneriad with sky-blue flowers, borne in terminal
racemes of 3 to 22 or more, about 1 inch in diameter and with a white
and yellow throat. The plant produces small roimd scaly tubers and
should make a good basket plant."

51196. Coix laceyma-jobt L. Poacese. Job's-tears.
"(No. 171.) E-ohl. The Indians prize the seeds for necklaces. K-ohl

means necklace, in Kekchi."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49516.

51197. IsACHNE ABUNDiNACEA (SwErtz) Grlscb. Poacese. Grass.
" (No. 434.) Grass."

A grass climbing among shrubs or small trees to a height of as much
as 6 meters, with strong canes and elongate branches ; the scabrous
blades are commonly 20 centimeters long and 1.5 to 2 centimeters wide;

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51195 to 511 97— Continued.

the panicles are 12 centimeters long, the long lower branches at first as-
cending, finally wiSe spreading; the spikelets are crowded toward the
ends of the branches. Native to wooded hillsides of Jamaica, and
from Mexico to northern South America at altitudes of 1,000 to 2,000
feet. (Adapted from Contribiitions from National Herbarium, vol. 18, p.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49447.

51198. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabaceae. Common bean.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by Salvador Izquierdo. Received
August 27, 1920.

The Chilean bean, as this most interesting variety is called, is a climber
with whitish flowers and pods which become purple at maturity ; each pod con-
tains 5 to 7 almost globular, chamois-colored seeds. The foliage is equally
abundant at flowering and fruiting time. During rainy periods this plant
matures with no signs of mold or rot. The seeds are sown May 10, and are
harvested the latter part of September.

When green, this variety makes an excellent dish; the ripe seeds dried
are especially good in meat stews and soups. The seed is very starchy; it
cooks well without splitting, and the seed coat is much more digestible than
that of the Soissons bean and similar varieties. (Adapted from BuTletin de la
Soci6t6 Nationale d'AccUmaiution de France, vol. 65, p. 350.)

51199. AvENA SATivA L. Poacese. Oats.

From Cadiz, Spain. Seeds presented by B. Harvey Carroll, American
consul. Received August 27, 1920.

" The only cultivated variety of Spanish-grown oats on sale in the market
of Cadiz; on account of its isolated position, Cadiz is not the best market for
agricultural products, and no new varieties have been produced In recent years."
{Carroll.)

51200. Garcinia mangostana L. Clusiaceae. Mangosteen.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Seeds presented by C. Drieberg, secretary,

Ceylon Agricultural Societj-. Received August 30, 1920.

" The mangosteen is renowned as one of the delicious fruits of the world and

has been called the ' queen of tropical fruits.' The tree is strictly tropical and

can be successfully grown only under the most favorable soil and climatic

conditions." (R. A. Young.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49441.

51201. Eugenia curranii C. B. Robinson. Myrtacese.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received September
1, 1920.

A very attractive Philippine tree attaining a height of 9 meters or more, with
gnarled trunk and tortuous branches and quadrangulate-winged young growth.
The oblong-ovate, entire, leathery leaves are dark green and shining ; the fruit
is congregated 20 to 50 in clusters on the bare branches or between the leaves
on the more mature twigs ; the individual fruit is about the size of a grape with
a thin, smooth, dark-red skin which changes to black at full maturity. The
flesh is red near the skin, otherwise white, rather dry and crisp, and pro-

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nouncedly acid with a pleasant flavor not unlike that of the crab apple. The
relatively large seed which clings to the flesh is sometimes absent. The fruit
is too acid for use as a dessert but would, in all probability, make an excellent
jelly. The fruit is used in some localities for making preserves, wine, and
pickles.

The tree is of vigorous growth, succeeds well where the wet and dry seasons
are strongly accentuated, and requires well-drained land for the best results.
In productiveness it is apparently exceeded by no other species in the genus,
and it ripens principally from April to June. (Adapted from Philippine Agri-
cultural Review, vol. 8, p. 105.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38375.

51202 and 51203.

From Seville, Spain. Seeds presented by Robert Harnden, American consul.
Received September 3, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Harnden.

51202. AvENA SATivA L. Poacese. Oats.
" Oray oats, one of the only two kinds grown in Andalusia."
"Apparently similar to Winter Turf {Gray Winter)." (C. W. War-

burton.)

51203. AvKNA STERiLis L. Poacese. Oats.
" Fair oats, one of the only two kinds grown in Andalusia."

51204. Pachira fastuosa (DC.) Decaisne. Bombacaceae.
(P. macrocarpa Walp.)

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Seedlings presented by Gonzalo M.

Fortun, director, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received September

4, 1920.

Seedlings of a handsome tropical tree, native to Mexico. The flowers in

their size and color are both exceptional and attractive, as they measure about

a foot in diameter; the strap-shaped petals are white, and the large brushlike

cluster of stamens crimson and yellow. The foliage is not unlike that of the

horse-chestnut, but it is more leathery in texture. (Adapted from Gardeners'

Chronicle, vol. 54, P- 325.)

51205. Passiflora mollissima (H. B. K.) Bailey. Passifloracese.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by James Birch Rorer, Aso-
eiaei6n de Agricultores del Ecuador. Received September 9, 1920.

" Seeds of a fruit which is grown in the valleys of the Sierra and which ia
commonly called ' tacso.' The flavor of the fruit is somewhat like that of
currants. A very delicious sherbet or ice cream can be made from It and also
a fine drink or • refresco.' " (Rorer.)

51206 and 51207.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Bulbs presented by Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, chief,
Plant-Breeding Station. Received September 9, 1920.
51206. Agave cant at- a (Haw.) Roxb. Amaryllidacese.

A species long grown in the Philippine Islands for "maguey fiber,"
probably originally introduced from Mexico. The short, thick stem
bears an aloelike cluster of large fleshy leaves and a tall flower stalk,
on which grow a large number of small bulbils or " pole plants." The
spiny-edged leaves are grouped compactly around the stem and terminate
in a hard, sharp spine. The plant lives from 7 to 25 years and does

74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51206 and 51207— Continued.

not flower until it is 7 or 8 years old, hence the belief that it flowers
only once every century and the popular name "century plant."

A long dry season and a light rainy one are essential for the best
growth of this plant; while warm, clear, dry weather, with bright sun-
shine, is required to dry and bleach the fiber. The thick and pulpy
Igaves of the maguey render it capable of withstanding long droughts
which would be disastrous to most other economic plants. The most
essential step in maguey cultivation is the selection of a well-drained
soil. Shallow, rocky, limestone soils and soils formed by the disinte-
gration of coral rock are best suited for maguey growing.

The fiber is large, inflexible, slightly yellowish, and of a great tenacity..
This latter quality renders it very valuable in all cases where sudden
strains are anticipated, while its lack of elasticity prevents it from
being used to advantage in power transmission. In the United States
it is largely used for the manufacture of binder twine, fodder yams,
and various other cordage purposes. In the Philippine Islands care-
fully selected young leaves are cleaned by the same process used in
cleaning pineapple leaves; the fiber thus obtained is very fine and
silky and is used for making cloth, fine handkerchiefs, and other arti-
cles. (Adapted from Philippine Agricultural Review, vol. S, p. Jt24.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33508.
51207. Cbotalaeia tjsakamoensis Baker f. Fabaceae.

A tall herb, native to German East Africa and allied to C. lanceolata
E. Mey. from which it differs in its broader and shorter leaflets, which
are glabrous above and strigose pubescent below. The racemes are 15
to 25 centimeters long.

In Buitenzorg the grayish fiber is not so smooth and silky as that of
EiMscus cannabinus, but that does not necessarily mean that it is not
suitable for the spinning of yarn. The same is the case with sunn hemp
{Crotalarin juncea), which in British India is more highly esteemed
than Deccan hemp (Hibiscus cannabinus). A great drawback is that
the total quantity of fiber obtained up to the present differs very mate-
rially in strength and ordinarily is not very strong. How this will be
influenced by different climatic and cultural conditions and soil can be
determined only by making tests elsewhere, which is strongly recom-
mended.

The practical utility of the fiber can be determined only by spinning
and weaving tests. Adequate specimens are available for these tests,
but unfortunately tests can not be carried out on account of the diffi-
culty in exporting.

The leaves are used as a green manure and as cattle feed. Analyses
made by Dr. A. W. K. de Jong, of the Agricultural Chemical Labora-
tory, give the following percentages for fresh and dry leaves, respec-
tively: Albumin, 5.3 and 26.7; nitrogen, 0.87 and 4.27; fat, 1.4 and
7.0 ; starch 1.9 and 9.6 ; crude fiber, 4.0 and 20.1 ; crude ash, 0.9 and 4.5.
The water content of the fresh leaves was 80.1 per cent and their
flutritive value 84.4 per cent.

The roots and stems will perhaps be suitable for the manufacture of
paper, where the transportation facilities are favorable. The wood
which remains after the removal of the fiber is very thin and smooth,
but burns well and without smoke and is much in demand by the inland

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 75

51206 and 51207— Continued.

women as firewood. It has no commercial value, but Is very accept-
able in regions where firewood is scarce.

The seed from an old planting Is very plentiful; from a planting
harvested solely for fiber there are perhaps enough seeds for a ne\r
planting. Whether from the seeds a profitable by-product can be made
has not yet been demonstrated. Probably they are good chicken feed.
An analysis of the seeds shows the following percentages: Water, 12.9;
oil, 2.9S; albumin, 23.5; nitrogen, 3.72.

In the neighborhood of a Crotalarla plantation bees multiply rapidly
and produce very good honey. (Adapted from Journal of the Ldnnean
Society, vol. Ji2, p. 346, and Buitenzorg, Mededeelingen uit den Cultuur-
tuin No. 12, 1918.)

51208. Persea asiericana Mill. Lauraceae. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Orange, Calif. Seeds presented by C. P. Taft. Received September

11, 1920.

" Seedling avocados, first generation from plants grown from the Chilean

seed you gave me. They resemble very closely the fruit of the original tree

and are as hardy as any. I find that I have several trees of the type." {Taft.)

51209 to 51211.

From Haifa, Syria. Seeds collected by Amram Khazanoflf, Jewish Coloni-
zation Association. Received September 14, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr.
Khazanoff.
"These grains have recently been introduced Into our colonies west of the
Jordan and are giving good results there. Collected at Ayelette Hashahar
(L e., Morning Star), near the Waters of Merom, Syria."

51209. HoEDEUM VTJLGABK coELESTE L. PoacesB. Barley.

"Nehaivi barley, glumeless, from the Mountain of Nebo In the Land
of Moab, whence its name."
51210 and 51211. Tbiticum DxniUM Desf. Poacese. Durum wheat.

51210. " Mahmoodi wheat, of Tunisian origin, best adapted for
heavy moist soils."

51211. "Reyati wheat, from Lebanon, where it does very well."

51212 and 51213.

From Melbourne, Victoria. Seeds purchased from F. H. Brunning, Pty.
Ltd. Received August 19, 1920.
51212. Tkitolium suBTEKRANEUit L. Fabaccse. Clover.

An annual clover, native to the Mediterranean countries, with pros-
trate .stems up to a foot in length and long-petioled leaves. The fertile
flowers are borne in clusters of two to seven, and the infertile flowers
are very numerous. The petals are white, marked with pink. This
clover is usually found in cultivated places, especially in sandy locations.
(Adapted from Ascherson und Graebner, Synopsis der Mittelevropais-
chen Flora, vol. 6, p. 596.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38983.

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

51212 and 51213— Continued.

51213. LoLiUM PEEENNE L. Poacese. Wimmera rye-grass.

" A tufted short-lived perennial which makes a fair crop of hay and
is especially valuable in pastures. It usually grows to a height of 1 to
2 feet, and produces an abundance of long, narrow leaves near the base
of the plant. This has been a popular grass in England for at least
three centuries and was early introduced into America.

" The chief uses to which this grass should be put are as an ingredi-
ent in pasture mixtures, as a temporary covering to prevent the wash-
ing of the soil, for lawns, and for winter grazing on Bermuda grass
pastures in the South. It is valuable for these purposes because of its
rapid germination and growth. It should have a fertile, moist soil with
a cool, damp climate." {Lyman Carrier.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36099.

51214. Chenopodium albiim L. Chenopodiaceae.

From Calcutta, India. Seeds presented by H. G. Carter, director, Bo-
tanical Suney of India. Received July 3, 1920.
" The plant grows to the height of 6 feet, and the seeds ripen in October.
When young the leaves and tender branches are gathered as a potherb, much
resembling spinach, and are regarded as very wholesome; but the plant is
chiefly valued for its seeds, which are used as a cereal. The seed is said to be
superior to buckwheat and rich in certain salts. The hill tribes of certain parts
of the western Himalayas cultivate Chenopodium as one of the principal
crops." {Carter.)

51215. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Rutacese. Orange.

From Jerusalem, Palestine. Budwood presented by J. Ettinger, director,
Agriculture and Colonization Department, Zionist Commission. Received
August 2, 1920.
" Bud sticks of the Jaffa orange, Shamooti." {Ettinger.)
The Jaffa orange is one of the largest, larger even than the Washington
Navel. Its form is obovate, its skin very thick, and its fruit seedless. The
tree is not spiny, and the fruit, therefore, is never scarred by thorns. Its ship-
ping qualities are excellent.

The Jaffa oranges seen in Tunis and Algeria and those grown in America and
illustrated in American publications have very little resemblance to the real
Jaffa orange. They are represented as having seeds, while the true Jaffa
orange is seedless. (Adapted from Aaronsohn, Agricultural and Botanical Ex-
plorations in Palestine, p. 26.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37461.

51216 to 51248.

From Kenia. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received July 30, 1920.
Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51216. Abuttlon sp. Malvaceae.

"(No. 974. Voi, Seyidie Province, Kenia. April 19, 1920.) A very
attractive yellow-flowered mallow ; flowers 1 inch in diameter."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 77

51216 to 51248— Continued.

51217. Annona chebimoi^ Mill. Annonacese. Cherimoya.
"(No. 958. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 15, 1920.) An anona

with a large heart-shaped fruit 8 inches long, not unlike the soursop, and
of excellent flavor."

51218. Calophylltjm inophyllum L. Clusiaceae.

"(No. 950. Zanzibar, Zanzibar. April 7, 1920.) A large tree, with
a leaf like that of a magnolia or Ficus, and bearing a fruit about 1 inch
in diameter, the pulp of which is often eaten by natives."

51219. Cassia laevigata Willd. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 975. Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia. May 3, 1920. Herb.
No. 800.) A small cassia extensively used as a hedge and ornamental
in this section. It appears everywhere and behaves as a wild plant.
It is exceptionally useful, and will stand a cool climate but may not
withstand frost. The climate here is very cool, but frost does not
occur. Try it out in Florida and California, but if it will stand frost,
it will do well over a much wider range."

51220. Cassia occidentalis L. CfEsalpiniacese.

" (No. 973. Vol, Seyidie Province, Kenia. April 19, 1920.) A yellow
legume, similar in habit to Glycyrrhiza."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42830.

51221. CucuMis sp. Cucurbitacese. Cucumber.
"(No. 971. Voi, Seyidie Province, Kenia. April 19, 1920.) A warty

cucumber, 2 to 2^ inches long, which when ripe is eaten by animals."

51222. CucuMis ANGUKi.\ L. Cucurbitaceae. Cucumber.
" (No. 960. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 15, 1920.) A rough-
fruited cucumber, probably not used as food."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46893.

51223. Cyphomandka betacea (Cav.) Sendt. Solanaceae. Tree-tomato.
" (No. 970. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 17, 1920.) Brazilian

tree-tomato."
For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44913.

51224. DioscoEEA sp. Dioscoreacese. Yam.
" (No. 965. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 16, 1920.) Growing

in a native garden. I have noticed only one of these plants. A very
luxuriant growth with aerial tubers vei'y numerous."

51225. Gladiolus sp. Iridacese. Gladiolvis.
"(No. 964. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 16, 1920. Herb. No.

795.) A plant with irislike leaves and very attractive white flowers."

51226. Heteeopogon contoetus (L.) Beauv. Poacese. Grass.
" (No. 982. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. May 15, 1920.) The

dominant grass of the Ati Plains, an excellent forage grass which
produces seed readily and is perennial. Its habit is somewhat like
that of Andropogon scoporivs in the eastern portion of its range. This
is one of the most important African grasses and should be given a
thorough test in the highlands of Cahfornia, Arizona, and New Mexico
and in the pinelands of the South, especially in Florida."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 15357.
2210—23 6

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51216 to 51248— Continued.

51227. Hibiscus sp. MalvacefP.

" (No. 983. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. May 25, 1920.) A
very attractive flower about three-fourths of an infJi in diameter."

51228. HoLcus soHGHUM L. Poacese. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

" (No. 952. About 50 miles above Tanga, Tanganyika Territory. April
7, 1920. ) An especially interesting form, differing in habit from all others
seen here."

51229. HoRDEUM VUI.GATSE coEXESTK L. Poacecp. Naked barley.
" (No. 963. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 16, 1920.) Hull-less

barley, said to grow much better than wheat ; a local crop. Small grains
suffer from rust chiefly and a rust-resistant variety is essential."

51230. LuFFA AcirrANGUXA (L.) Roxb. Cucurbitacese. Loofah gourd.
" (No. 967. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 17, 1920.) A very

large long type with outstanding ribs on the fruit. Seems distinct from
other types seen here."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42069.

51231. MirsA ENSETE Gmel. Musacese.

" (No. 976. En route from Embu to Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia.
May 3, 1920.) A beautiful ornamental which grows along mountain
streams; not eaten by natives here, although the large starchy seeds
are occasionally seen in bead strings and as charms. The leaves are
long, upright, and beautifully colored; they are used as skirts by the
Kukuyu women, and also to tie up bundles. There are about a dozen
seeds in each banana, and the natives say, 'Banana fruit poison.' The
plant should grow wherever frost does not occur too frequently."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35236.

51232. NicoTiAKA TABACUM L. Solauacese. Tobacco.
" (No. 966. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 16, 1920.) The type

grown by the natives and sold in powdered form, a small banana-leaf
package to each person. The women usually sell the tobacco in the
markets."

51233. Obyza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

" (No. 954. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 12, 1920.) Grown
as a dry-land crop on dark, rich soil previously supporting a splendid
high forest. Only a few heads are ripe at this time."

51234. Glosiosa simplex L. Melanthacese.

"(No. 984. En route from Embu to Muzambi, Kenia Province, Kenia
Colony. May 20, 1920.)" A showy plant somewhat similar to Gloriosa
auperba and producing a profusion of flowers with stalked reflexed
spreading segments 2 inches long, yellow at the base, red on the outside,
and recurved at the points. The flowers are one-third smaller than those
of the common Gloriosa, asd the segments are nearly oval, entire, acumi-
nate, and scarcely undulated except toward the point. The leaves re-
semble those of the common Gloriosa and are in like manner terminated
by a tendril. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 5239; and
Gardening Illustrated, vol. 26, p. 556.)

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1&20. 79

51216 to 51248— Continued.

51235. Ptebocabpus indicus Willd. Fabacese.

"(No. 951. Zanzibar, Zanzibar. April 7, 1920.) A tree with a seed
similar to that of Burkea. Useful as an ornamental."

51236 to 51238. Ricinuk communis I^. lOuphorbiaceje. Castor-bean.

51236. "(No. 972. Voi, Seyidie Province, Kenia. April 19, 1920.)
Castor-bean."

51237. "(No. 977. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province,
Konia. Mjiy 3. 1920.) A large-seeded reddish typo, which grows
into treelike plants in the high, cool, mountainous country. This
crop is used chiefly for external decoration ; the oil is extracted
by boiling, mixed with red clay, and this worked into the hair
and smeared over the body of both men and women."

51238. "(No. 978. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province,
Kenia. May 3. 1920.) Large, and similar to No. 977 [S. P. I.
No. 51237]. but lighter in color."

51239. CoLEus BABBATU8 (Audrcws) Benth. Menthacese.

"(No. 979. En route from Thika to Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia.
May 8, 1920.) A salvia or mint, forming a beautiful blue shrub or
half shrub. It has a rather fleshy base and is probably propagated by
cuttings, but it grows wild everj'where in this section. It forms a beau-
tiful hedge, a mass of sky-blue flowers above the foliage. The natives
have made hedges of it in many places."

51240. Thunbeegia gibsoni S. Moore. Acanthacese.

"(No. 981. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. May 15, 1920. Herb.
No. 828.) A very attractive low-growing vine with profuse orange-
colored trumpet flowers. Very abundant ir high forest regions of
British East Africa."

51241 and 51242. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)

51241. "(No. 961. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory April 16, 1920.)
Wheat grown on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro."

51242. "(No. 962. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 16, 1920.)
Wheat grown on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro."

51243. Vigna sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 956. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 15, 1920. Herb. No.
793.) A small wild pea with a long and slender pod. The vine grows
over low bushes."

51244. Zea mays L. Poacese. Corn.
"(No. 953. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 12, 1920.) Corn col-
lected in a native* field. Corn is a crop of first importance here. All
stages of development were seen, planting and harvesting at the same
time."

51245. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 955. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 15, 1920. Herb. No.
794.) A small bean said by the natives to be good food. Only 2 seeds
in each pod. The plant is abundant in the brush or second-growth areas
about Moshi."

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5 1 21 6 to 5 1 248— Continued.

51246. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 968. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 17, 1920.) A small
cucumber, reddish yellow when ripe, 1 inch in diameter and 2 to 2i inches
long. This fruit has a very strong taste, but others which look like this
are very good to eat."

51247. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 969. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 17, 1920.) Similar
to No. 968 [S. P. I. No. 51246] but with pale markings."

51248. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 980. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. May 15, 1920. Herb.
No. 839.) A very beautiful low, well-rounded, mound-shaped shrub with
nearly white bell-shaped flowers in graceful clusters, which .should prove
an attractive ornamental. It looks like one of the mallow fiber plants;
its bast fiber is very good."

51249 to 51251.

From Pernambuco, Brazil. Seeds presented by Hugh Matheson, through
I. P. Roosa, New York. Received September 14, 1920. Quoted notes by
Mr. Matheson.

51249. Anacaedium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae. Cashew.
" Cdju. A West Indian tree, 30 to 40 feet in height, with large leath-
ery leaves and small kidney-shaped nuts borne on swollen pea-shaped
stalks 2 to 4 inches long. Its juicy, acidulous stalk is used in preserves
and the edible seed is roasted and served as a dessert."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45095.

51250. Cabica sp. Papayacese. Papaya.
" Mamdo Car anus."

51251. (Undetermined.)
" Mangabas."

51252. Ficus sp. Moracece. Fig.

From Pernambuco, Brazil. Plants presented by Hugh Matheson, through
I. P. Roosa, New York, N. Y. Received September 24, 1920.

A Brazilian tree of possible value as a shade or avenue tree in southern
Florida.

51253. Mezoneurum scorteciiinii F. Muell, Caesalpiniaceas.

From Burriugbar, New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by
B. Harrison. Received September 16, 1920.
"A vine or trailing shrub called harisher, which would make a first-class hedge
if trained on a wire fence. It is a strong, thick, prickly vine with splendid f em-
like foliage and large racemes of bright-yellow flowers." (Harrison.)

51254. Olneya tesota A. Gray. Fabaceae.

From Coachella, Calif. Seeds presented by William R. Faries. Received
September 14, 1920.

A handsome flowering tree, with wood that is dark, heavy, and hard, like
ebony, and with nutritious foliage and flowers that are eaten with avidity by
animals. The tree bears heavy crops of pods not unlike those of garden beans,
and each pod may have several seeds of the size, appearance, and texture of

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 81

small peanuts and having the same agreeable flavor when roasted. The fleshy
young pods probably could be cooked and eaten like green beans, since they
do not taste bitter, even in the raw state. The largest pods have nine fully
developed and two abortive beans.

The Olneya is the largest as well as the most attractive native troe in the
driest deserts of the Southwest, away from the stream beds and with full
exposure to heat and drought. The large taproot remains entirely unbnmched
for 7 or 8 feet. Such a habit of growth would indicate little or no interference
with surface crops and would suggest the value of the tree for planting in or
near cultivated lauds where it may serve very well for hedges or windbreaks, as
well as for holding terraces or as barriers against erosion. Even on desert
lands that are too broken for irrigation it might prove worth while to plant
belts of Olneya across the washes, to hold back and spread the flood waters.
More moisture would be absorbed by the soil, and more vegetation could grow
in addition to the forage that the Olneya itself would afford. (Adapted from
0. F. Cook, Journal of Heredity, vol. 10, p. 321.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4537.

51255 and 51256.

From Alexandria, Egypt, Seeds presented by Prof. S. C. Mason, arbori-
culturist, United States Department of Agriculture. Received September
■ 21, 1920.

51255, Allium cepa L. Liliaceae. Onion.
A variety cultivated near Alexandria that may be useful for breeding

work.

51256. CucuMis MELO L. Cucurbitacese. Muskmelon.
" Aggur mnskmelon." (Mason.)

51257. DiGiTARiA iBURUA Stapf . Poacese. Grass.

From Kaduna, Nigeria. Seeds presented by P. H. Lamb, director of
Agriculture, Northern Provinces. Received August 24, 1920.

" Iburu is grown by the natives of Northern Nigeria as a cereal. The
grains separate fairly readily from the husks when pressure is applied, and
the seeds are pure white. They weigh in their husks on the average 0.7 mgr.,
so that over 40,000 go to one ounce. As one raceme may contain as many as
200 spikelets, a single head may yield between 1,000 and 2,000 grains." {Keio
Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, No. 8, 1915, p. 381.)

"Introduced for testing as a forage crop." (Piper.)

51258 to 51265.

From Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry John-
son. Received September 15, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.

51258. Desmonctjs sp. Phoenicacese. Palm.
"(No. 585.) A very spiny ornamental vine climbing, by hooks at the

tip of the rachis, to the tops of forest trees."

51259. PANicuAf MiLLEGRANA Poir. Poacesi. Grass.
"(No. 438.) From Chipok, Coban. A creeping grass, rooting at the

nodes, growing luxuriantly on clay banks."

51260. Panicum fasciculatitm Swartz. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 496.) Grass from Chama. More or less stooling in hubit:

leaves rather sparse."

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51258 to 51265— Continued.

51261. Paspalum denticulatum Trin. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 439.) A coarse, tall, cattaillike grass, 4 to 5 feet tall, always

found growing in wet places. From Chipok, Coban."

51262. Paspalum notatuji Fluegge. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 441.) A grass, 6 to 12 inches tall, which forms a close mat.

Grows in potiero, where it does well. From Chipok, Coban."

51263. Paspalum plicatui.um Michx. Poaceje. Grass.
"(No. 440.) A grass, 2 to 4 feet tail, from Chipok, Coban. Seeds

taken from a haystack of which this grass formed a large part."

51264. PiPEE sp. Piperaceaj.

" Cordoncilla.''

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51059.

51265. SoLANUM sp. Solanacese.

"(No. 586.) Macui, in Kekchi dialect. Similar in habit and appear-
ance to Solannm douglasii of California, but more shrubby. The tender
young tips, picked and sorted and the tougher stems discarded, are widely
used tliroughout this region as greens. During the liot summer season
vegetables become scarce, but the macui is always to be had. The macui
greens have an excellent flavor, are said to have medicinal properties,
and seem to have more body than others. They are sometimes fried
with eggs stirred in."

51266 and 51267. Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) Berg. Myr-

tacese. Jaboticaba.

From Deodoro, Federal District, Brazil. Seeds presented by Dr. Aristides
Caire, Campo Experimental. Received September 21, 1920.

51266. "A remarkably interesting tree with a compact symmetrical head
of small bright-green leaves. The jaboticaba grows wild in southeast-
ern Brazil, and is also cultivated to a greater extent than almost any
other native fruit. The delicious fruits, abundantly produced directly
upon the bark of the tree, are round, half an inch to li inches in diam-
eter, with thick, glossy, maroon-purple skin and translucent juicy white
or rose-tinged pulp, of a most agreeable, vinous flavor. The oval com-
pressed seeds, one to four to a fruit, are about half an inch long. The
tree comes into bearing when 6 to 8 years old, and withstands little
frost." (P. H. Dorsett.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45750.

51267. "Jaboticaba murta mineira. This variety is very good, with
a fine skin, and very succulent. It is mostly cultivated in Rio de
Janeiro, Minas Geraes, and Sao Paulo." (Caire.)

51268. Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Malvaceae. Boselle.

From Formosa, Argentina. Seeds presented by A. Wetmore, Biological
Survey, United States Department of Agriculture. Received September
15, 1920.

An Old World tropical annual, 5 to 7 feet high, with almost sessile yellow
flowers, each with a red eye, which open only one day. In three weeks the
fleshy reddish calyxes are ready for the making of an unexcelled jelly. Each
plant averages a yield of 2 pounds of calyxes.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 83

Roselle sauce makes an excellent substitute for cranberry sauce. Analysia
(by the Food Laboratory of the Bureau of Chemistry) of the calyx of roselle
and the fruit of the cranberry show striking resemblances between them, the
respective percentages being as follows: Water, 88.91 and 88.53; solids, 11.09
and 11.47; ash, 0.89 and 0.25; marc (insoluble matter), 6.67 and 4.60; acid (as
malic), 2.77 and 2.74; reducing sugar (as invert), 0.33 and 1.90; sucrose, 0.03
and 0.10. Benzoic acid is absent in the roselle calyx and present In the cran-
berry fruit. Starch is absent in the roselle calyx.

Weight of fruit of roselle, G.ll grams; cranl)erry, 0.94 grams. Percentage
of edible portion : Roselle, consisting of calyx minus portion of its base which is
cut away in removing the seed pods, 50.22 ; cranberry, 100.

The young roselle stems also make good jelly, and for such use the plants
can be grown almost anywhere in the North or South. Roselle is grown in
India for its fiber, which is used in the manufacture of cordage and coarser
textile products, and could be cultivated for this purpose in the southern United
States. For fiber the crop is cut while in flower, dried, made into bundles, and
soaked in water for 15 or 20 days. It is then possible to wash out a strong
silky fiber known as roselle hemp, considered by some to be the equal of jute.
The leaves are sometimes used as a salad, and thtf seeds are supposed to have
medicinal properties. They are also fed to cattle and poultry. (Adaptetl from
United States Department of Agriculttire, Farmers' Bulletin 307.)

For previous introduction, see S. P, I. No. 47119.

51269 to 51279. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Seeds presented by Axel Lange, curator,
Botanic Garden. Received September 24, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr,
Lange.
Introduced for experimental work by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

51269. "Native, from Lystrup Skov."

51270. "Locally grown, from Dansk Kvarter,"

51271. " Locally grown, from Stranghojgaard."

51272. "Native, from Lystrup Skov."

51273. "Locally grown, from Koge."

51274. " Native, from Hose s. p., for Lystrup Skov."

51275. " Locally grown, from Biologisk Kvarter."

51276. " Locally grown, from Undervisiningskvarter."

51277. " Locally grown, from Farum."

51278. " Locally grown from Farum Bregnersd."

51279. " Locally grown, from Ama«lr."

51280. SoLANUM HAEMATOCLADu:\r DuDal. Solanacese.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received September 20, 1920.
" An ornamental shrub with rather beautiful grayish blue flowers and blood-
red fruits, growing dense and to a height of about 2 meters ; it is quite hardy
here. Native to Bolivia." (Proschowsky.)

51281. Canavali sp. Fabacese.

From Bahia, Brazil. Seeds presented by Dr. V. A. ArgoUo FerrSo. Re-
ceived September 21, 1920.
" A wild bean that grows in the coconut plantations along the seacoast. The
beans are found where the sands are fertile and receive subterranean irriga-

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

tion from the fresh-water lagoons whose water must run to the sea, by filtering
beneath the sandy coast soil. These beans have very persistent vegetative
parts and may be good pasture. On the place where I found these seeds mules
and donkeys were feeding. The plant may be very useful for pasture and
green manure for salt lands, for it grows quite close to the seaside." {Argollo
Ferrao.)

51282 and 51283.

From Blackwood, South Australia. Seeds presented by E. Ashby. Re-
ceived September 21, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Ashby.
" Seeds of these species were collected on Kangaroo Island in 1909 and
grown in the wild part of my place, 'Wittunga,' where they have done well
amongst the other scrub, absolutely without water or any attention; and this
last season we had about the worst season we have ever knowTi. The later
spring rains were entirely absent, and the winter rains did not start until
June."

51282. Caluteis cupbessifoemis Vent Pinacese.

" A plant with handsome cones, very upright growth, and somewhat
dingy green foliage commonly characteristic of the genus."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47151.
51283. Callitkis dbummondii (Pari.) Beuth. Pinacese.

" This plant is undoubtedly a real acquisition as a dwarf, globose,
bright-green, ornamental, cypresslike tree."

51284. Trichilia emetica Vahl. Meliacese.

From Lourenco Marques, Portuguese East Africa. Seeds presented by
John A. Ray, American consul. Received September 23, 1920.

" Known in Portuguese East Africa under the native names unikuhlu, marba,
marica-maaica, gnande, mafouriera, mafura, or mafurrera, where they have
long been known as the source of mafura tallow, a vegetable fat used by the
natives for greasing the skin. The fat consists of about 55 per cent oleic acid
and 45 per cent palmitic acid, and has been used in the manufacture of soap."
(W. W. Stockherger.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21965.

51285. Aixiuji SATivxTM L, Liliacese. Garlic.

From Seoul, Chosen. Sets presented by Dr. S. Hashimoto, director,
Agricultural and Industrial Station of the Government General of
Chosen, Suigen, Chosen, through Ransford S. Miller, consul general, Seoul
Received September 30, 1920.

" Sets of the best commercial varieties of garlic." {Miller.)

51286. Pennisetitim puepureitm Schumach. Poaceae. Grass.
From Wynberg, Cape Colony. Seeds presented by J. B. Taylor. Re-
ceived September 17, 1920.

" A good fodder grass from the Mazoe Valley in Rhodesia ; it grows in clumps
like Napier fodder. It is a sweeter, more succulent, and softer grass than
Napier. Mr. Holland, of Port Elizabeth, is a breeder of pedigreed shorthorns,
and has a large dairy; he has experimented with fufu grass and Is loud in
praise of it." {Taylor.)

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 85

51287 to 51297. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Corn.

From Maison Carree, Algeria. Seeds presented by Prof. L. DucelUer,

Laboratoire d'AgricuIture, Ecole d'Agriculture Algerienne. Received
September 28, 1920.

" Maize cultivated at the School of Agriculture. The seeds I am sending
were obtained from a single plant. This hybrid corn did better during the
exceptionally dry season of 1920 than Navajo maize." (DucelUer.)

51287. No. 1. Small flattish red grains.

51288. No. 2. Small, roimded, red grains.

51289. No. 3. Ear with equal number of yellow and grayish, small, flat
to roundish grains.

51290. No. 4. Small, flattish, orange-colored grains.

51291. No. 5. Small, flat, yellowish orange grains.

51292. No. 6. Ear with three-fourths of its grains yellow, one-fourth
grayish violet ; grains small, flat to roundish.

51293. No. 7. Small, flat to roundish, yellow grains.

51294. No. 8. Small, flat to roundish, very pale-yellow grains,

51295. No. 9. Very small, thick, whitish grains.
51295. No. 9. Very small, thick, whitish grains.

51297. No. 11. Small, rounded, dark-red grains.

51298 to 51305. Avjena sativa L. Poacese. Oats.

From Madrid, Spain. Seeds presented by the director, Escuela Especial de
Ingenieros Agronomos, through Ely E. Palmer, American consul. Re-
ceived September 28, 1920.

"These are of the type of our Winter Turf or Virginia Gray oats." (C. W.
Warburton. )

51298. Avila. 51302. Segovia.

51299. Ciudad Real. 51303. Toledo.

51300. Guadalajara. 51304. Toledo.

51301. Madrid. 51305. ValladoUd.

51306 to 51333.

From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Seeds presented by Father Hyacinth
Vanderyst. Received July 29, 1920.

Numbered for convenience in testing by the Office of Forage-Crop Investiga-
tions.

51306 to 51308. Chloris spp. Poacese. Grass.

51306. Chlobis sp. 51308. Chlobis sp.

51307. Chlobis sp.

51309. Cymbopogon sp, Poacese. Grass.

51310. Cypeeus sp. Cyperacese. Sedge.

51311. Chlokis eadiata (L.) Swartz. Poacese. Grass.

51312. Eleusine coeacana (L.) Gaertn. Poacese. Kagi millet.
This is the well-known millet of the tropical regions of the Old World,

where it forms a large part of the diet of many of the natives of India
and tropical Africa.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4S456.

51313. Eeageostis sp. Poacese.

51314. Indigofeea sp. Fabacese.

86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51306 to 51333— Continued.

51315. MiauNis MiNUTrFLOBA Beauv. Poaceae. Grass.
A Brazilian grass which forms a dense carpet 3 or 4 feet thick ; the

blades of this grass are covered with a kind of wax, which is said to be
sufficient to polish one's boots when walking through a thick growth of it.
It is unusually palatable to cattle and horses. (Adapted from note
under S. P. I. No. 41148, which see for previous introduction.)

51316. Panicum sp. Poacese. Grass.

51317. Paspalxjm sceobicuiatum L. Poaceae. Koda millet.
An erect annual grass, averaging 2 feet in height, native to India,

where it is also extensively cultivated for the edible grain. The
grain is poisonous, however, unless kept for a number of years. Cattle
are fond of the grass before it ripens ; when it is ripening it is poisonous
to stock. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India, vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 111.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35332.
51318 to 51323. Spoeouolus spp. Poacese. Grass,

51318. Spoboboltjs sp. 51321. Spoeobolus sp.

51319. Spoboboltjs sp. 51322. Spoboboltjs sp.

51320. Sporoboltjs sp. 51323. Spoeobolus sp.

51324 to 51331. Syntherisma spp. Poacese. Grass.

51324. Syntheeisiia sp. 51328. Syntheeisma sp.

51325. Syntherisma sp. 51329. Syntherisma sp.

51326. Syntherisma sp. 51330. Syntheeisma sp.

51327. Syntheeisma sp. 51331. Syntheeisma sp.

51332 and 51333. Teistachya spp. Poacese. Grass.

51332. Teistachya sp. 51333. Teistachya sp.

51334 to 51343.

From Kenia, British East Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received September, 1920.
A collection of grasses from British East Africa.

51334. Andeopogon trichoptjs Stapf. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 1093. Fort Hall, Kenia Province. June 17, 1920.) A tall
grass abundant along roadways."

51335. Capbiola dactylon (L.) Kuntze. Poaceae. Grass.
"(No. 1060. En route from Mem to Embu, Kenia Province. June 16,

1920. ) A grass which forms large mats in the roadway in this mountain
country."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44098.

51336. Chaetochloa atjbea (Hochst.) Hltchc. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1077. Embu, Kenia Province. June 17, 1920.) A tall grass,

abundant but never dominant over large areas."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38773.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 87

5 1 334 to 5 1 343— Continued.

51337 and 51338. CJhaetochloa sulcata (Aubl.) Hitchc. Poacese.

Grass.

51337. "(No. 1063. Chuka, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) A
very large grass with broad leaves and many ribs."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 38776.

51338. "(No. 1068. Chuka, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) A
grass with rather large leaves ; gi-own in clumps."

51339. Chlobis eadiata (L.) Swartz. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1076. Embu, Kenia Province. June 17, 1920.) A very fine grass

with small stipallke seeds."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51311,

51340. Cymbopogon cymbabius (L.) Rendle. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1061. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province. June 16,

1920.) A coarse grass, not dominant anywhere, but relatively common
in the mountain country."

51341. Echinochloa cbusgalli euulis Hitchc. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1053. Meru, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) A tall grass

growing along waterways. It produces excellent growth on wet lands."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49693.

51342. Melinis minuttfloba Beauv. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1055. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province. June 15,

1920.) A purple-topped grass occurring only in the hill country, where
it forms small colonies to the exclusion of other plants."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51315.

51343. Panicum sp. Poacese. Grass.

" (No. 1066. Chuka, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) A delicate
form growing in the bush and open forest region."

51344. Anigozanthos manglesii D. Don. Amaryllidaceae.

From Perth, Western Australia. Seeds presented by H. C. Trethowan,
Undersecretary for Agriculture. Received September 21, 1920.

An amaryllidaceous plant native to the Swan River country of southwestern
Australia. It bears scorpioid racemes on stout, woolly, bright-red stems. The
lustrous green, tomentose spathes are square at the end, recurved, and bear
the stamens on the curve. (Adapted from the Pacific Garden, vol. 7, p. 11.)

51345 and 51346.

From Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico. Presented by Luther K.
Zabrlskie, American consul. Received September 25, 1920.

51345. Dahlia sp. Asteracese. Dahlia.
Dahlia roots included in the shipment of tubers of hieria de chicle.

51346. EuPHOBBLA sp. Euphorbiacese.
Tubers of the hierba de chicle.

" These were brought to my attention by Redick R. Moore, an Ameri-
can mining engineer, who interested himself in the plant after noting
the fact that the skin or husk of the tuber was commonly employed by
the natives as chewing gum, and that the same resolved Itself into an
India-rubberlike substance after being chewed. The plant grows In

88 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51345 and 51346— Continued.

crevices between volcanic rocks, rhyolitic in nature, at an elevation of
about 7,000 feet. These tubers came from the so-called 'La Punta
Hacienda,' about 7 miles northwest of Rincon de Romos, Aguascalientes."
{Zabriskie.)

51347 to 51350.

From Bogota, Colombia. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received September 25, 1920.
Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51347. Canna sp. Cannacese. Canna.

"(No. 433a. Santa Marta, Colombia. August 5, 1920.) Seeds of a
common wild plant in the mountains south of Santa Marta, at alti-
tudes not exceeding 2,000 feet. Its stems reach to 8 or 10 feet and
are surmounted by clusters of small flowers, bright yellow, spotted with
orange-red. Of interest only to those engaged in canna breeding."
51348 and 51349. Solanum tcbebosum L. Solanaceae. Potato.

51348. "(No. 435. Bogota. August 27, 1920. ) Tubers of the Caicera
potato, from the Bogota market. A somewhat flattened, smooth-
skinned, rose-colored potato of very good quality. One of the
favorite varieties in this part of the Andes."

51349. "(No. 486. Bogota. August 27, 1920.) Tubers of the Teiii-
pranera potato (early). From the Bogota market. An early
variety of round form, ratlier small size, and light-brown skin.
One of the principal varieties of this part of the Andes."

51350. Zea mats L. Poacese. Com.
"(No. 434a. Bogota. August 27, 1920.) Native pop com. The ears-

are from 4 to 6 inches long, the grains pale straw colored and trans-
lucent. It is said to come from the lowlands, and is much used as an
article of food in Bogota, the grains being popped in the same manner as
in the United States."

51351 to 51357.

From Bogota, Colombia. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Septem-
ber 29, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51351. Datxiba sp. Solanacete.

"(No. 441a. Bogota. September 4, 1920.) Seeds of borrachero, or
chocolate sabanero, from above Esperanza, Cundinamarca, at an altitude
of about 6,000 feet. The common tree datura of the Bogota mesa and
surrounding regions, used by the ancients as a narcotic."

51352. Fragaeia vesca L. Rosaceae. Strawberry.
"(No. 445. Bogota. September 4, 1920.) Plants of the fresa, the com-
mon wild strawberry of this section of the Andes, found in Cundina-
marca on mountain slopes at altitudes of approximately 6,000 to 8,000
feet. The fruit is brought into the Bogota market in considerable quanti-
ties, and is said to be available at all seasons of the year. It is smalU
rarely over half an inch long, broadly oval to nearly round, and of
pleasant flavor."

JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920. 89

51351 to 51357— Continued.

51353. SoLANUM sp. Solanaceae.

"(No. 440a. Bogota. September 4, 1920.) Seeds of a half-woody vine
which climbs over small trees In the vicinity of Cachipay, on the railway
between Bogota and Girardot (altitude about 6,000 feet). It has a leaf
much like the tomato vine, and its small, white, star-shaped flowers are
followed by clusters of egg-shaped fruits about half an inch long and
of a bright brownish orange. I am told that these fruits are not edible,
but I am' inclined to think they are harmless."

51354. RuBus UETiCAEFOLius Poir. Rosaccre. Blackberry.
"(No. 438a. Bogota. September 4, 1920.) Seeds of a wild blackberry

which Is excellent, though the fruit is rather small. It is found on the
mountain slopes at altitudes of 5,000 to 6,000 feet, above Esperanza, on
the railway from Bogota to Girardot. The canes reach a length of about
10 feet and are more or less erect in habit. The flowers are small and
white. The berries are produced in large clusters; individually they
are one-half to three-quarters of an inch long, with the drupelets which
compose them small, deep purple, and set closely together. The flavor
of the ripe berry is sweet and pleasant."

51355. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. SolanacesB. Potato.
"(No. 442. Bogota. September 4, 1920.) Tubers of the Criolla

potato from the Bogota market. One of the principal varieties culti-
vated in this region. A round, rather small, red-skinned potato with
deep eyes."

51356. Zea mays L. Poacepe. Com.
"(No. 443a. Bogota. September 4, 1920.) Seeds of a peculiar variety

of corn, with sulphur-yellow, starchy kernels ; from the Bogota market."

51357. Erythrina edulis Triana. Fabaceae.

"(No. 437a. Bogota. September 4. 1920.) Seeds of a plant called
l)alu in Cundinamarca ; chachnfruto in Antioquia ; and frijol nopas in
Santander.

"A small, soft-wooded tree whose seeds are an important article of
food in certain parts of Colombia, notably on the western slope of the
Cordillera Oriental. It is sometimes planted among coffee trees to
provide shade for them, and it is often seen in dooryards and about the
gardens of the natives. Anolairna, in Cundinamarca, is said to be one
of the most important centers of production. The tree is grown in this
part of Colombia at altitudes of 5,500 to 6,500 feet. The fact that it
is seen only within this narrow zone would indicate that it is rather
exacting In its climatic requirements.

" The tree grows to a height of 25 or 30 feet. The leaves are trifoliolate,
vplth the oblong-ovate to ovate, acute leaflets sometimes as much as 8
inches long. The flowers, produced in erect spikes, are about three-
quarters of an inch long, and orange-scarlet. The fruit is a plump pod
6 to 18 inches long and about an inch thick. It contains several brown
seeds of the form and character of the common bean, but much larger ;
they are usually 1 to 2 inches long, and very plump.

90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51351 to 51357— Continued.

"When fully mature, the pods (which are often borne In clusters of
four or five) are picked and the beans prepared for eating by boiling
in salted water. The leathery brown integument must first be removed ;
the cotyledons are then found to be white, tender, of very fine, somewhat
mealy texture, and of an agreeable flavor suggesting that of the white
bean, but more delicate, with a trace of sweetness.

"The Indians reckon the balu among their best foods. I believe the
plant will succeed in southern Florida, but It is probably too tender for
California."

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Ahutilon sp., 51216.
Acacia catechu, 50711.
AcMmenes sp., 51195.
Aeluropus brevifolius, 51110,
Agathis loranthifolia. See Dammara
alba.

Agave cantala, 51206.

Aggak, Pandanus tectorius, 51138.

Agiostis sp., 51158.

Albiszia chinensis, 50712, 51143.

lebbeck, 50713.

montana, 50694.

stipulata. See A. chinensis.
Alectryon subcinereum, 51000.
Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, 51157.
Allium cepa, 51255.

sativum, 51285.
Almond, Amygdalus communis, 51103.
51104.

Alnus nepalensis, 50714.
Altingia excelsa, 50695.
Alvaradoa amorphoides, 50652.
Amaranth, Atnaranthus sp., 50726.
Amaranthus sp., 50726.
Amygdalus commtinis, 51103, 51104.

persica, 51162, 51163.
Anacardium occidentale, 51249.
Ananas sativus, 50649, 50727.
Anchusa rosea. See Nonnea rosea.
Andes berry, Rubus glaucus, 50691.
Andropogon sp., 50686.

trichopus, 51334.
Anigozanthos manglesii, 51344.
Annona cherimola, 51003, 51013, 51217

muricata, 50728, 51050.

reticulata, 50729, 50730, 51014.

senegalensis, 50731.

squamosa, 51015.
Anthephora pubescens, 51111.
Apple, Malus pumila:

Paradise, 51164.

Apple, Malus sylrcstris:

Aerial, 51165.

Alpha, 51160.

Ballarat, 51167.

Bordeaux Reinette, 51168.

Coles Champion, 51169.

Cowell's Red Streak, 51170.

Frimley Beauty, 51171.

Imm's Seedling, 51172.

Irish Peach seedling, 51173.

Lippiatt's, 51174.

Lord Nelson, 51175.

Mobb's, 51176.

Mobb's Royal, 51177.

Motion's, 51178.

Ruby Gem, 51179. *

Arachis hypogaca, 50732. '
Arddsia spp., 51052, 51053.
Areca catechu, 50733, 51127.
Artocarpus integra, 51012.

integrifolia. See A. integra.
Arundinella berteroniana, 51069.

deppcana, 51184.
Asclepias curassavica, 50678.
Aspidosperma peroba, 51107.
Attalea sp., 51024.

Avena sativa, 51199, 51202, 51298-
51305.

sterilis, 51203.
Avocado, Persea americana, 50680,
50688, 50968, 51029-51031, 51105,
51208.

Dade, 50968,
Axonopus sp., 51159.

Backhousia citriodora, 51062,
Bactris utilis. See OuiUelma utilis.
Balinaonao, Otophora fruticosa, 51106.
Balu, Erythrina edulis, 51357.
Bamboo, Dendrocalamus giganteus,
51026.
Schizostachyum sp., 50648.

91

92

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barisber, Mezoneurum scortechinii,

51253.
Barley, Hordeum vulgare coeleste:
naked, 51229.
Nebawi, 51209.
Barreto, Plocosperma bU(cifolium,

50667.
Bassia latifoUa. Sec Madhuca indica.
Bauhinia kappleri, 50734.
Bean, bonavist, Dolichoa labial), 50760.
common, Phaseolus vulgaris, 50845-
50901, 50965, 50966, 51079-51084,
51198.
Lima, Phaseolu,s lunatus, 50999.
mung, Phaseolus aureus, 50962-

50964.
soy, Soja max, 51042-51046.
sword, Canavali gladiatum, 50739.
wild, Canavali sp., 51281.
Begonia sp., 51058.
Bejuco bianco, Ipomoea sp., 50661.
Berberis napaulensis, 50715.
Berry, Andes, Rubus glaucus, 50691.
Bischofla javanica. See B. trifoliata.

trifoliata, 51194.
Blackberry, Rubus spp., 50681, 51033,

51123, 51354.
Blalcea spp., 51074, 51075.
Blumea balsamifera. See Placus baU

samifer.
Bombax malabaricum, 50716.
Borrachero, Datura sp., 51351.
Brachiaria brizantha, 50687.
Bramble, Rubus sp., 50907.
Brazil, Haematoxylum brasiletto, 50660.
Bromus sp., 51057.
Broom, Spanish, Spartium junceum,

51151.
BuncJwsia glanduUfera, 51116.
Byrsocarpus sp., 50735.

Cacho de chibo, Tabebuia sp., 50673.
Caesalpinia exostemma, 50653.
Cajan vndicum, 50736-50738.
Caju, Anacardiiim occidentale, 51249.
Callitris cupressiformis, 51282.

drummondii, 51283.
Calophyllum inophyllum, 51218.
Oampana, Cydista pubesccns, 50656.
Canavali sp., 51281.

gladiatum, 50739.
Carina spp., 50740, 50741, 51347.
Capparis micracantha, 51191.
Capriola dactylon, 51335.

Capsicum annuum, 50742, 50743, 51054
Carcomo, Caesalpinia exostemma,

50653.
Carica sp., 51250.

papaya, 50970.
Carissa carandas, 51005.
Caryota mitis, 51128.
Cashew, Anacardium occidentale,

51249.
Cassava, Manihot esculenta, 50837,

50838, 51126.
Cassia bicapsularis, 50654.

elegans, 51061.

eniarginata, 50655.

laevigata, 51219.

occidentalis, 51220.

siamea, 50744.
Castilla nicoyensis, 51117.
Castor-bean. Ricinus communis, 50904-

50906, 51236-51238.
Catjang, Vigna cylindrica, 50930, 50931.
Ceiba pentandra, .50745, 50746.
Cereza, Bunchosia glanduUfera, 51116.
Cestrum sp., 51008.
Chaetochloa sp., 50689.

aurea, 51336.

geniculata, 51070.

tutescens, 50690.
- sulcata, 51071, 51185, 51186, 51337,
51338.
Chayota edulis, 50682, 51056.
Chayote, Chayota edulis, 50682, 51056.
Cheno podium album, 51214.
Cherimoya, Annona cherimola, 51003.

51013, 51217.
Chick-pea, Cicer arietinum, 51076.
Chloris spp., 51306-51308.

radiata, 51311, 51339.
Cliocolate sabanero, Datura sp., 51351.
Choreque, Securidaca sylvestris, 50671.
Chununo, Macroscepis obovata, 50658.
Cicer arietinum, 51076.
Cisstis sp., 50747.
CitruUus vulgaris, 51180, 51181.
Citrus sp., 50967.

australasica. See Microcitrus aus-
tralasica.

sinensis, 51215.
Clematis sp., 50748.
Clover. See Trifolium spp.
Coccolobis sp., 50683.
Cochlospermum hibiscoides. See Masi-

milianea vitifoUa.
Coix lacryma^jobi, 51196.

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Cok-pechadya, Agrostis sp., 51158.
Cola de pato, Cassia hicapsularis,

50654.
Coletis barbatus, 51239.
Colocasia sp., 50710.
Colutea galegifolia. See Stcainsona go-

legifoHa.
Convolvulus mauritanicus, 51098.
Coralillo, Stigtnapliyllon sp., 50672.
Cordia sp., 51101.
nitida, 51118.
Cordoucilla, Pij:jer tuberculatum, 51059,

51264.
Corn, Zea mays, 50947-50956, 51244.
51287-51297, 51356.
pop, Zea mays, 51350.
Corylus avellana, 51077. 51078.
Cotton, Oossypium spp., 50775-50778,
51010, 51028.
kidney, Gossypiuin spp.. 50775,
50776, 50778.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 50932-50942
Cracca sp., 50750.

polystacJiya, 50749.
Crotalaria spp., 50752-50754.
striata, 50751.
. usaramoensis, 51207.
verrucosa, 51119.
Cruzito, Podopterus guatemaletisis,

50669.
Cucumber, Cucumis spp., 50755-50757,

51221, 51222.
Cucumis sp., 51221.
anguria, 51222.
melo, 51102, 51156, 51256.
sativus, 50755-50757.
Cucurbita pepo, 50758, 51022, 51034,

51035.
Cuero de zapo, Petrea arborea, 50665.
Cupang, Parkia timoriana, 50701.
Cupania sp., 51120.
Custard-apple, Annona reticulata,

50729, 50730, 51014.
Cyathea sp., 51007.
Cyclanthera pedata, 51004.
Cydista pubescens, 50656.
Cymbopogon spp., 50759, 51309.

cymbarius, 51340.
Cyperus sp., 51310.
Cyphomandra betacea, 51223.

Dactylis aschersoniana, 51183.
Dahlia spp., 510S&-51090, 51345.

2210—23 7 ^

Dammara alba, 51129.
Datura sp., 51351.
Dendrocalamus yigantcus, 51020.
Desmodium sp. See Mcibomia sp.
Desmoncus sp., 51258.
Digitaria sp., 51311.

iburua, 51257.
Dioscorca sp., 51224.
Djianitu, Elaeocarpus sphaericus,

50696.
Dolicholus sp., 50701.

phaseoloides, 51027.
Dolichos lablab, 50760.
Doryanthes palmeri, 51063.
Drymophloeus sp., 51130.
Duruche, Jacquinia gracilis, 50662,

50663.

Echinochloa crusgalli edulis, 51341.
Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 50910-

50918, 50971.
Elaeis guineensis, 50762, 51016-5102L
Elaeocarpus ganitrus. See E. sphaerir

Pi

cus.

sphaericus, 50696.
Elaeodendron capense, 51144.
Eleusine coracana, 50763, 50998, 51312.
Embothrium s,peciosissimum. See Te-

lopea speciosissima.
Entelea arborescens, 51047.
Eragrostis spp., 50766, 50767, 51313.

tremula, .50764, 50765.
Eriobotrya hooJceriana, 50717.
Eriodendron anfractuosum. See Ceiba

pentandra.
Erythrina sp., 50768.

edulis, £0.357.
Eucalyptus risdoni, 51064.
Eugenia curranii, 51201.

jambolana. See Syzygium cuminU
Euphorbia sp., 51346.

leucocephala,^ 50657.

Fern, tree, Cyathea sp., 51007.
Ficus spp., 50700, 50769, 51252.

nota, 50697.

odorata, 50698.

ulmi folia, 50699.
Fig. See Ficus spp.
Flor (le mico, Phyllocarpus septen-
trionalis, 50666.

lie pascua. Euphorbia leucoceph- "
ala, 50657.

94

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Fragaria vcsca, 51352.
Fresa. See Strawberry, 51352.
Fruta de pava, undetermined, 50692.
Fuchsia spcciosa, 51001.

Garcinia mangostana, 51200.
Garlic, Allium, sativum, 51285.
^ Geugibrillo, Paspahim notatum, 51121.
Genista monosperma, 51146.
Gladiolus spp., 50770-50772, 51225.

segetum, 51146.
Gloriosa sp., 50773.
simplex, 51234.
Gomphocarpus phj/socarpus, 50774.
Gomphrcna rosea. 51108.
Gossypium spp.. 50775-50778, 51010.

51028.
Gourd, Cncnrhita pepo, 51022, 51023,
51034, 51035.
Lagenaria vulgaris, 51023.
. Loofah, Luffa acutangula, 51230.
Granadilla, giant, Passiflora guad-
rangvlaris, 51093.
sweet, Passiflora ligularis, 51055.
Granadillo, undetermined, 50675.
Grape, Vitis sp., 50943.
Grass, Aeluropus hrevifoUus, 51110. '
Agrostis sp., 51158.
Andropogon sp., 50686.

triclwpus, 51334.
Anthcphora puhescens, 51111.
Arundinella berteroniana, 51069.

deppeana, 51184.
Axonopus sp., 51159.
Brachiaria brizantha, 50687.
Bromns sp., 51057.
Capriola dactylon, 51335.
Chaetochloa sp., 50689.
aurea, 51336.
geniculata, 51070.
lutescens, 50690.
sulcata, 51071, 51185, 51186,
51337, 51338.
Chloris spp., 51306-51308.
radiata, 51311, 51.339.
" Cymbopogon spp., 50759, 51309.
cymbarius, 51340.
Dactylis aschcrsoniana, 51183.
Digitariit ibitrua, 51257. ,
Echinochloa crusgalli eduliJi,
51341.

Grass, Eragrostis spp., 50766, 50767,
51313.
Era{jrostis tremula, 50764, 50765.
Fu-fu, Pennisetum purpureuni,

51286. '

Heteropogon contortus, 51226.
Isachne arundinacca, 51187, 51197.
Ischaemum latifolium, 51095.
Ixophorus unisetus, 50650.
Kamerun, Holcus sorghum effusus.
50782, 50783, 50785, 50795, 50801,
50802.
Melinis minutiflora, 51315, 51342.
Miscanthus nepalensis, 50719.
Natal, Tricholaena rosea, 50925,

50926.
Panicum spp., 51316, 51343.
fasciculatum, 51260.
millegrana, 51259.
7nultirameum, 51097.
olivaceum, 51188.
Paspalum conjugatum, 51189.
deuticulatum, 51261.
hum boldtianum. 51096.
notatum, 51121, 51262.
paniculatum, 51072, 51190.
plicatulum, 51263.
scrobiculatum, 51317.
Pennisetum piirpureum, 51286.
Phleum pratense, 51269-51279.
rye, Wimmera, LoUum perenne,

51213.
Sporoholus spp., .50920, 51318-
51323.
indicus. 51160.
pyramidalis, 50921.
Sudan, Holcus sorghum sudanen-

sis, 50780, 50781.
Syntherisma spp., 51324-51331.
tabucki, Holcus sorghum verticilli-
, florus, 50789, 50791-50794, 50796,
50798, 50800, 50803, 50807, 50808.
Trichopteryx sp., 50927.
Tri-setum deycuxioides, 51161.
Tristachya spp., 51332, 51333.
Wimmera rj'e, Lolium perenne,
51213.
Gretoia asiatica. See Mierocofs lateri-
flora,
accident alis, 51147.
Gualacum guatcmalensc, 50659.

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JUNE 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920.

95

Guayacan, Guaiacuni yuatcmalense.

50659.
Guava. Psidium guajava, 50903, 51038-

51040.
puilielma utilis, 50679, 51051. 51091.

51092.
(jundelia tournefortii, 51142.

Haematoxyliim hrasileito, 50660.
Hardcnberffia nwnophylla. See Ken-
nedy a monophylla.
Hazelnut, Corylus avellana, 51077.

51078.
HecJceria si».. 51060.
Heteropogon vontortw^, .")1226.
Hibiscus sp., 51227.

bnickenridgei, 50693.
sabdariffa, 51268.
Hierba de chicle, Euphorbia sp., 51346.
Holcus sorghum, ."')0779, r)07S4, 00780-
507S8. 50790. 50797, 50799, .50804-
50806. 50S09-50829, 51228.
sorghum - efftisus, 50782, 50783,
50785, 50795, 50S01. 50802.
sudanensis, 50780, 50781.
vcrticiUiflorus, .50789, 50791-
50794, 50796, 50798, 50800.
J50S03, 50807, 50808.
Hordeum vulgare coeleste, 51209, 51229.

Iburu, Digitaria iburua, 51257.
Igiiame branca, Colocasia sp., 50710.
Indigo. See Indigofera spp.
Indigofera spp., 50830, 51314.

endecaphylJa, 50831.
1 n u la royleana, 51037.
Jpnmoea sj.p.. 50661, 50832-.50833.

nymphaeaefolia, 51192.

peltata. See /. nymphaeaefolia.

»uIchcUa. 50S34.
Jfidchnc arundinacea, 51187, 51197.
If^cJiaemum latlfoVmm, 51095.
IxopJiorus unisetus, 50650.

Jaboncillo, Supindus saponaria, 50670.
Jaboticaba, Myrciaria caulifl07-a, 512Q6,

51267.
murta mineira, Myrciaria cauli

flora, 51267.
Jack fruit, Artocarpus integra, 51012.
Jacote mico, Simarouba glauca, .50676
Jacqvivia gracilis, 50662, 50663.

.Tafl'u orange, Citrus sinensis, 51215.
Jambolau, Syzygium cumini, 50922.

51100.
Jatropha curcas, 50835.
Job's-tears, Coix lacryma-jobi, 51196.
Jujube, Ziziphus spp., 51114, 51115.

Kapok, Ceiba petitandra, 50745, 50746.
Karanda, Carissa carandas, 51005.
Karicinslda sp., 50677.
Kennedia monophylla, 51065.
K-ohl, Coix lacryma-jobi, 51196.

Lagenaria vulgaris, 51023.
Lairen, Maranta sp., 50684.
Latania commersonii, 51131.
Lavender, sea, Limonium frvtica^w.

51148.
Lebbeck tree, Albizzia lebbech, 50713.
Licuala rumphii, 51132.
Lime, Chinese, Citrus sp., 50967.

finger, Microcitrus australasica.
51011.
Limonium fruticans, 51148.
Lobelia rosea, 50718,
Lolium perenne, 51213.
Lomatia ilicifolia. See Tricondylua

fraseri.
Lucern, Medicago saliva, 51157.
Luff a acutangula, 51230.
Lycopersicon esculcntiDu, .50836, 51182.

Macroscepis obovata, 50658.
Macui, Solanum sp., 51265.
Madhuca indica, 51155.
Malus pumila, 51164.

sylvGStris, 51165-51179.
Malvastr*um capense, 51149.
Mamao Caranus, Carica sp., 51250.
Mangabas, undetermined, 51251.
Mangosteen, Garcinia vinngosiana,

51200.
Manihot esculent a, .50837, 5083S, 51126.

utilissima. See il. escitlenta.
Mauzanito, Karwinskia sp.. 50677.
Maranta sp., 50684.
Ma,rtinezia caryotaefolia. See Tilviia

caryotaefolia.
Maximilianea vitifolia, 50664.
Medicago saliva, 51157.
Meib07nia sp., .50839.

96

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Melinis minutiflora, 51315, 51342.
Meryta sinclairii, 51049.
MetrosiOcros tomentosa, 51048.
Mezoncnrum scortechinii, 51253.
Miorocitrus australasica, 51011.
Mic7'ocos lateriflora, 51006.
Millet, koda, Paspalum scroUculatuw ,
51317.
pearl, Pennisetum glaucum, 50843,

50844, 50961.
ragi, Eleusine coracana, 50763
50998, 51312.
Miscanthus nepalensis, 50719.
Mopia, undetermined; 50960.
Mora, RuMis spp., 51094, 51123.

de Castilla, Rubus glaucus, 50691.
Morning-glory, Convolvulus mauritani-
cns, 51098.
Ipomoea spp., 50661, 50832-50834.
nympliaeaefolia, 51192.
Uorus indica, 50720.
Mowra tree, Madhuca indica, 51155.
Mulberiy, Morus indica, 50720.
Muneco, Cordia nitida, 51118.
Musa ensete, 51231.
Muskmelon, Cucutnis melo, 51102,
51156.
Aggur, Cucumis melo, 51256.
Myrciaria cauUflora, 51266, 51267.

Kectandra glabrescens, 50685.
Nephelium leioearpum. See Alectryon

subcinereum,
Nephrosperma van-houtteanum, 51133.
Nicotiana tabacum, 50840, 50841, 51232.
Nonnea rosea, 51041.

Oak. See Quercus spp.
Oats, Avena sativa, 51199, 51202.
51298-51305.

Avila, 51298.

Ciudad Real, 51299.

Gray, 51202.

Guadalajara, 51300.

Madrid, 51301.

Segovia, 51302.

Toledo, 51303, 51304.

Valladolid, 51305.
Oats, Avena sterilis, 51203.

Fair, 51203.

Obel, Heckeria sp., 51060.
Ochna leptoclada, 50842.
Olea curopaea, 50972-50997.

Olive, Olea enropaea, 50972-.50997.

Atroviolacea Brun Bibier, 50972.

Black Italian, 50973.

Bouquetier, 50974.

Bouteillon, 50975.

Corregiolo. 50976.

Cusliine. 50977.

Franto.ia, .W978.

Grossee Redowno, 50979.

Hardy's Mammoth. 50980.

Institute, 50981.

Large Fruiting. 50982.

Late Blauquette, 50983.

Longue d'Ascoli, 50984.

Lucca, 50985.

Morchioso, 50986.

Morocco, 50987.

Palermo, 50988.

Picholin, 50989.

Pueblano, 50990.

Royal de Languedoc, 50991.

Rubra Caillon de Aix, 50992.

Saint Catherine, 50993.

Salome, 50994.

Sir George Gray's Spanish, 50995.

Verdale, 50996.

White, 50997.
Olneya tesota, 51254.
Oncosperma filamentosum, 51134.
Onion, Allium cepa, 51255.
Orange. Shamooti, Citrus sinenHt,

51215.
Oreodoxa regia. See Roystonea regld.
Oryza sativa, 51233.
Otophora fruticosa, 51106.

Pachira fastuosa, 51204.

macrocarpa. See P. fastuosa.
Palm, Attalea sp., 51024.

betel-nut, Areca catechu, 50733,

51127.
Caryota nUtis, 51128.
Desmoncus sp., 51258.
Drymophloeus sp., 51130,
Guilielmo titilis, 50679, 51051,

51091, 51092.
Latania commersonii, 51131.
Licuala rumphii, 51132.
Martinezia caryotaefolia. See Til-

mia caryotaefolia.
Nephrospernm van- houtteanum,

51133.

JUNE 1 TO SEPTKMBKR 30, 1930.

97

Palm, oil, Elaeis guineensis, 50762,
51016-51021.

Oncoaperma filamentosum, 51134,

Oreodoxa regia. See Roystotiea
regia.

royal, Cuban, Roystonea regia,
51139.

ScJieelea insignis, 51140.

Tilmia caryotaefolia, 51141.
Palo de la Cruz, Plumeria acutifolia,

50668.
Pandanus furcatus, 51135.

labyrinthicus, 51136.

polycephalus, 51137.

tectorius, 51009, 51138.
Panicum spp., 51316, 51343.

brizanthum. See BracMwria hri-
zantha.

fasciculatum, 51260.

millegrana, 51259.

multirameum, 51097.

oUvaceum, 51188.
Papaya, Carica spp., 50970, 51250.
Paraiso, Cupania sp., 51120.
Parkia roxiurgJdi. See P. timoriana.

timoriana, 50701.
Paspalum conjugatum, 51189.

denticulatum, 51261.

humboldtianum, 51096.

notatum, 51121, 51262.

paniculatum, 51072, 51190.

plicatulwn, 51263.

scrohiculatum, 51317.
Passang batoe, Quercua javanica,
50703.

bodas, Quercus sp., 50705.

djamba, Quercus sp., 50706.

keyan or keang, Quercus sp,, 50707.

soeroe, Quercus thelecarpa, 50704.

tonogo, Quercus sp., 50708.
Passiflora sp., 51002.

ligularis, 51055,

macrocarpa, 51099,

mollissima, 51205.

quadrangularis, 51093.
Pea, garden, Pisum sativum, 50902.
Peach, Amygdalus persica:

Allen's Late, 51162,

Golden Queen, 51163.
Peanut, Arachis hypogaea, 50732.

Penniseium gl^ucum, 50843, 50844,
50961.

purpureum, 51286.

typhoideum. See P. glaucum.
Pepper, Heckeria sp., 51060.

Piper tuber culattim, 51059.

red. Capsicum annuum, 50742,
50743, 51054.
Persea americana, 50680, 50688, 50968,
51029-51031, 51105, 51208.

caerulea, 51032,

gratissima. See P, americana.
Petrea arborea, 50665,
Petunia violacea, 51109,
Phaseolus aureus, 50962-50964.

Uinatus, 50999.

vulgaris, 50845-50901, 50965, 50966.
51079-51084, 51198.
Phleum pratense, 51269-51279.
Phyllocarpus septentrionalis, 50666.
Pigeon-pea, Cajan indicum, 50736-

50738.
Pine. See Pinua spp.
Pineapple, Ananas sativus, 50727.

Montufar, 50649.
Pinus halepensis pityusa, 51085,

oocarpa, 50651.
Piper sp., 51264.

tuberculatum, 51059.
Pisum sativum, 50902.
Placus balsamifer, 51036.
Plocosperma buxifolium, 50667.
Plumajillo, Alvaradoa amorphoidea,

50652.
Plumeria acutifolia, 50668.
Podopterus guatemalensis, 50669.
Polakowskia tacaco, 51122.
Portulacaria afra, 50969.
Potato, Solanum tuberosum:

Caicera, 51348.

Criolla, 51355.

Tempranera, 51349.
Prunus amygdalus. See Amygdalus
commtmis.

persica. See Amygdalus persica.
Psidium guajava, 50903, 51038-51040.
Pterocarpus indicus, 51235.
Pterospermum sp., 50702.
Pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo, 50758,
Pygeum acuminatum, 50721.

98

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

Qtiercns sp., 50705-50708.
incana, 50722.
javanica, 50703.
theJecarpa, 50704.

Rash tzimaaj, Faspalum paniculatum,

51190.
Raspberry. Ruhuf; criocarpus, 51094.
Rice, Oryza saliva, 51233.
Ricinus communis, 50904-50906, 51236-

51288.
Rondelefia amocna, .51150.
Roselle, Hibiscus sabduriffa, 51268.
Roystonca reyia, 51139.
Rubber, Nicoya, Castilla nicoyensis,

51117.
Rubus spp., 50681, 50907.

adenotrichos, 51123.

costaricanus, 510.33.

criocarpus, 51094.

glaucus, 50691.

rosacfolins, 50723.

urticaefolitis, 51354.
Rumex madcrensis, 50908.
Rynchosia phaseoloides. See Doli-
cholus phaseoloides.

Saba saba, Rumex madcrensis, 50908.

Sac pacbadya, Paspaliim conjugatum,
51189.

Sapindus mukorossi, 50724.
saponaria, 50670.

Scheelca insignia, 51140.

Schima noronhae, 50709.

Schizostachyiivi sp., 50648.

Scf ilium edulc. See Chayota edulis.

Securidaca sylvestris, 50671.

Sedge, Cy perns sp., 51310.

Sesame. See Sesarmmi orientale.

Sesamum orientale, 50909.

Setaria sulcata. See Chaetochloa sul-
cata.

Simarouha glauca, 50676.

Soapberry. See Sapindus spp.

Soja max, 51042-51046.

Solatium spp., 50919, 51265, 51353.
haematocladum, 51280.
melongcna, 50910-50918, 50971.
tuberosum, 51348, 51349, 51355.

Sorghum. Holcus sorghum, 50779,
50784, 50786-50788, 50790, 50797,
50799, 50S04-50S00, 50809-50829,
51228.

Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sor-
ghum.

Soursop, Annona nvuricata, 50728,
51050.

Spanish broom, Spartium junceum,
51151.

Spartium junceum, 51151.

Spatholobu^ parviflorus, 50725.

roxburghii. See S. parviflorus.

Spekboom, Portulacaria afra, 50969.

Sporobolus spp., 50920, 51318-51323.
indicus, 51160.
pyramidalis, 50921.

Statice fruticans. See Limonium fru-
ticans.

Stigmaphyllon sp., 50672.

Strawberry, Fragaria vcsca, 51352.

Sugar-apple, Annona squamosa, 51035.

Suquinay, Vernonia patens, .">0674.

Stcainsona gal eg i folia, 51060.

Syntheri.<<ma spp., 51324-51331.

Syzygium' cumini, .50922. 51100.

Tabebuia sp., 50673.

Tacaco, Polalcofcskia tacaco, 51122.

Tacso. Passiflora mollissima, 51205.

Talinum patens, 51193.

Taro, Colocasia sp., 50710.

Tecomasuche, Maximilianea vitifolia,

50664.
Telopea speciosissima, 51067.
Tempranera, Solanum tubcro.fiim,

51349.
Tephrosia polystachya. See Cracca

polystachya.
Teirastigma sp., 50923.
Thunbcrgia gibsoni, 51240.
Tilmia caryotaefolia , 51141.
Timothy, Phleum pratense, 51269-

51279.
Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum, 50840,

50841, 51232.
Tokan-uuk, Rubus glaucus, 50691.
Tomato, Lycopersicon esculcntvm,

508.36, 51182.
Tree-tomato, Cyphomandra betacea,

51223.
Trichina emetica, 51284.
Trichodesma zeylanicum, 50924.
Tricholaena rosea, 50925, 50926.
Trichopteryx sp., 50927.
Trichosanthea sp., 50928.
Tricoiidyhis fraseri, 51068.

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99

Tri folium resupmatum, 51073.

subterraneum, 51212.
Trisetum deyeuxioides, 51161.
Tristachya spp., 51332, 51333.
Triticum aestivum, 51241, 51242.

durum, 50929, 51210, 51211.

vulgare. See T. aestivum.
Tulip, Tulipa stellata, 51113.
Tulipa stellata, 51113.

Undetermined, 50675, 50692, 50957-
50960, 51025, 5124^51248. 51251.

Vainillo, Cassia em-arginata, 50655.
Vernonia patens, 50674.
Viborana. Asclepias curassnvica, 50678.
Vigna sp., 51243.

cylindrica, 50930, 50931.

sinensis. 50932-50942.
Viiis sp., 50943.
Voandzeia suhterrmiea. 50944-50946.

Waratah, Telopea speciosissima, 51067.
AVatornielnn, Citnillus vulgaris, 51180,
51 181.

Wercklea insignis, 51124, 51125.
Wheat, common, Triticum aestivum,
51241, 51242.
durum, Triticum durum:

(India), unnamed, 50929.
Mahmoodi, 51210.
Reyati, 51211.
Wigandia spp., 51153, .511.54.
caracasana. 51 152.

Xanthosoma sagittae folium, 51112.

Yam, Dioscorea sp., 51224.
Yautia, Xanthosoma sagittaefolium,
51112.

Zacate bianco, T.rophorus uniselus,

50650.
Zea maxjs, 50947-.509a6, 51244, 51287-

51297, 51350, 51356.
Zisiphus sp., 51115.
jujula, 51114.
sativa. See Z. jiijuha.

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Introductory statement I

Inventory 7

Index of common and scientific names 89

TLLUSTRATTO^S.

Faea.
Plate I. The mountain papaya in full bearing. (Oarica candainarcen-

sis Hook, f.; S. P. I. No. 51380) 12

II. A new vegetable from Colombin. {Cyclanthera pedata (L.)

Sebrad.; S. P. I. No. 51390) 32

III. The giant Colombian berry. {Btibus macrocarpns Benth. ;

S. P. I. No. 51401) 12

IV. A magnificent flowering tree from eastern Guatemala. (Phyllo-

carpus septentrionalis Donn. -Smith ; S. P. I. No. 51409) 12

V. The doum palm at home. {Hyphaene thebaica (L.) Mart.;

S. P. I. No. 51440) - 2S

VI. Native sorghums grown b.v the agricultural races of Kenia
Colony, British East Aft'ica. (Holeus sorghum L. ; S. P. I.

Nos. 51579 to 51581 and 51953 to 51957) 28

P^.igukkI. Map of South and East Africa, showing the route taken by Dr.
H. L. Shantz in his Cape-tu-Cairo agricultural exploration
trip durhig the yc-ars 1919 and i920 3

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LUmAKY
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BOTANICAL
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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT IN-
TRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTO-
BER 1 TO DECEMBER 81, 1920 (NO. (w ; NOS. 51358
T0 5'2;I05).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

During the autumn of 1920, the period covered by this inventory.
Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture, was in Colombia and Ecuador, and his carefully
selected plants comprise certain species heretofore unknown in North
America. Those from the cool highlands may prove to be difficult to
grow in this country' because of their being accustomed to continual
cool, foggy weatlier which at no time becomes cold enough to freeze,
From Bogota he sends in the mountain papaya, Carica candamarcen-
sis (No. 51389), which already seems to have proved its adaptability
to the climate of San Diego, Calif.; Cyclanthera pedata (No.
51390), a new cucurbitaceous vegetable; a red-fruited passion vine,
Tacsonia s]). (No. 51392) ; the capulin, Prunus serotina (No.
51393), a large-fruited wild cherry; the naranjilla, Solanum quito-
ense (No. 51394), with bright orange fruits like the tomato but with
a leathery skin; a glossy yellow pepper. Capsicum annuiun (No.
51396); and the curuba, Tacsonia rnoUissima (No. 51399), a large
passion fruit, one of the most popular fruits of Bogota.

Mr. Popenoe's successful introduction of the Colombian blackberry,
Rubus vmcrocarpus (Nos. 51401 and 51706), of El Penon, which
has fruits more than 2 inches in length and is possibly the largest
fruited species of all blackberries, should awaken the activities of
the plant bleeder and lead to crossing and selection work on a con-
siderable scale to produce, if possible, larger and finer forms for
the market.

Two new barberries, BerTjens riyidifolia (No. 51787) and B. quin-
duensis (No. 51795), from an elevation of 9,000 feet in Colombia; a
new holly. Ilex sp. (No. 51788), from the same region; and a crim-
son-flowered climber, Mutisia clematis (No. 51789), Avith flowers like
small dahlias, are four of his finds.

The magnificent flowering tree, Brovinea grandiceps (No. 51796),
with flame-scarlet flowers in compact clusters; the canelo tree,
^ DHmys winteri (No. 51797), Avith clusters of large white flowers; a
r, species of Carica (No. 52299), with small fruits which are of a deep
" rich crimson color and very attractive but with whitish flesh, having
an applelike scent; and a rapid-growing tree (No. 52304) from the
'^ Cauca Valley, which is worthy of trial as a street tree in southern
-^ Florida, are other results of his explorations.

2 SEEDS A^s'D PLANTS IMPORTED,

The appreciation which the sprinjj-flowering- trees inspire nowa-
daj's should make Mr. Popenoe's flor de mico tree, Phyllocarpu^ sep-
tentHonalis (No. 5i4:09). which flowers in January and February
Avith a mass of crimson-scarlet blooms, a popular street or park tree
in Florida. His wild Bogota strawberry, Fragarla vesca (No.
51564) , ma}' be valuable for breeding purposes ; his chocho, Lupinus
cruckshicnkmi (No. 51560), a 6-foot treelike lupine with varicolored
flowers, is well worth growing, he believes. His two rare species of
Tacsonia, T. manicata (No. 51567) and T. jniinatistip^ila (No.
51568), will add new material for the breeding of this neglected
group of fruting vines; and the wild blackberry, Rubus hogotensis
(No. 51569). from the sabana of Bogota, may be useful for breed-
ing purposes.

Descriptions of the valuable plants collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz,
Agricultural Ex])l()rer of the United States Department of Agricul-
ture attached to the Smithsonian expedition, in his explorations in
East Africa, continue to appear. Among them are many valuable
things, including the doum palm, Hypliaene thehaica (No. 51440), dis-
tinguislied as the only branching palm known. This species thrives
in southern Florida and. since it is a beautiful landscape species, de-
serves to be widely planted there. A ]u\\\\)^v,Ju}tiperus pi'ocera (No.
51442), from the escarj)raent above the Rift Valley; a large, coarse
grass, Panieum qundrlfaAum (No. 51446) , from the banks of the Uaso
Nyiro Eiver: the beautiful liano (No. 51461). with clusters of deep
reddish colored fruit, from the high forest region near Meru; a desert
grass, CencJirus sp. (No. 51488), with burlike seed, possibly valuable
for our desert country; a Cotoneaster, C. simonsi (No. 51493), used
for hedges in Nairobi ; a large wild olive, Olea chrysophyllo. (No.
51519), from the highlands; a wild blackberry, i?wZ>ws sp. (No. 51535),
of good flavor: a wild red raspberry, Ruhvs sp. (No. 51536). the Tel-
faria, T. pedota (No. 51542), a remarkable cucurbit bearing immense
fruit'? wliich wra filled with large edible seeds the size of a large
almond; a new clover. TrifoUumsp. (No. 51543). from Kenia Prov-
ince; and Trifalkim ternhense (No. 51545) from the uplands of the
same province, which thrives in very wet soil, are among the host of
interesting things found by him. The extensive collections made
during the last part of his African trip and including his stay in
Uganda and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan are comprised in his descrip-
tions for Nos. 51898 to 52267. His collection of sorghums, beans,
forage grasses, millets, cucumbers, cotton, etc., includes wild-growing
forms as well as those cultivated by the agricultural tribes through
whose land he traveled and can not fail to be of real value to the
many research workers who are studying these important staple
crops and are hunting for new characters to incorporate into our
own liighly rloveloped varieties.

Doctor Shantz traveled more than 9.000 miles through the eastern
portif)n of Africa from Cape Colony through to Egypt, and his
more than 1,500 collections made through this vast territory and
noted in this and the four preceding inventories include many intro-
ductions of great potential value for American agriculture. A map
(Fig. 1) has been prepared, showing the region covered by his ex-
plorations.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920.

irio. J.— Map of South aud East Africa, showing the route taken by Dr. H. L. Shanta In
his Cape-lo-Cairo agricultural exploration trip during the years 1919 and 1920.

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

Joseph F. Eock, a contributor to these inventories for several
vears and at one time a collaborator of the Office of Foreign Seed and
tlant Introduction while collecting in India, in this inventory begins
to describe his first collections made as an agricultural explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. His first expedition to
Siam and Burma was made for the special purpose of procuring
authentic living material of those species of forest trees from the
seeds of which is obtained the chaulmoogra oil used in the cure of
leprosy. In connection with liis main object he picked up a number
of new and valuable plants, which are described in this inventory.
The goa bean, Botor tetragonoloha (No. 51765), cultivated in the
Malay Peninsula, he declares is a delicious vegetable, better than
green string beans, and since it has fruited in Brooksville, Fla., it
deserves study by truck growers in the South. Coitus rofundifoUus
(No. 51768), a' species of mint, he reports is grown for its tubers in
the Malay Peninsula. It will produce tubers from cuttings in five
months, but when planted as tubers refuses to produce new ones the
first year. FJncourtia I'ukain (No. 51772), from Bangkok, he finds
is a handsome new fruiting tree, producing fruits the size of a large
cherry. Mangifera odorata (No. 51774), Avith very strong-smelling
fruits, which he found at Bangkok, may furnish a better stock for
the mango than the mango seedlings themselves. Artocarpus champe-
den (No. 51804), related to the jack fruit, according to Mr. Kock
is preferred to it by the Malays. The Siamese chaulmoogra tree is
specifically Hydnocarmts anthelminthica (No. 51773.)

From the Belgian Kongo, Father Vanderyst sends in a native
legume, Sphenostylis stenocarpa (No, 51365), which forms edible
tubers and is cultivated by the natives of German East Africa, These
tubers have a flavor similar to that of potatoes, according to Doctor
Zimmermann, the botanist who was stationed for years on Mount
Kilimanjaro.

Po^ndus chaj'kowicnsis (No. 51381), said to be one of the fastest
growing of all poplars and a hybrid between the pyramidal poplar
and the black poplar, has been procured from Orleans, France.

Fresh cassava roots as a starchy vegetable are beginning to make
their appearance in southern Florida, but as yet their use is too little
appreciated. The cassava is an enormous food producer and has the
advantage over corn that its roots store themselves, so to speak, in the
soil and do not need to be gathered at any definite time. Mr. Krauss
has shown how certain Hawaiian varieties, Manihot esculenta (Nos,
51358 and 51359), respond remarkably to fertilizers and can be made
to yield as much as 10 tons an acre.

The tulda bamboo has been so successful wherever it has grown in
central Florida that another Bengal species, Bavibos hdlcooa (No.
51361), said to be taller even and stouter than the tulda, should have
an unusual interest to the growing group of people who are culti-
vating bamboos,

A tropical plum, P^'wnws hohhariensis (No. 51743). from the United
Provinces of India, which, according to Mr, Rockey, who sends it, is
a sweet-fruited variety, might have great value for the Southern
States.

From Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, Mr, Allen sends in
Andropogon homhycinus (No, 51792), a species which grows in drift-
ing sands and will endure much heat and drought.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 5

The guar of India ought to be given unusual attention, and four
new varieties, Cyamopsis tetragonoloha (Nos. 51598 to 59601), used
as a vegetable, should l)e thoroughly tried because of the drought re-
sistance of the species.

Vitex cuncdtd (No. 51004:), with leaves larger than the horse-chest-
nut and large, highly scented flowers, may prove valuable as a shade
tree in the South.

Rihes Jongeracemosum (No. 51617), from the mountains of western
China, bears large black fruits in racemes 1\ feet long, and ought to
be useful to plant breeders. If it proves resistant to the white-pine
blister rust, for which black currants generally are hosts, it might be
the beginning point of a race of long-clustered black currants.

Doctor Pittier has sent in a new cultivated fruit tree, the guayabo
pesjua (No. 51626), an undescribed Myrciaria, which bears fruits
that are favorites among the Venezuelans and should have a chance
of succeeding in Florida.

Cuttings of Pyi'us malifoUa (No. 51702) have been procured from
the Museum of Natural History in Paris. This is a supposed hybrid
with leaves resembling those of the apple.

The guisquil de papa, Chm/ofa edulis (No. 51704). is a perfectly
smooth skinned white chayote, which when cooked is unusually
mealy in texture and reported to be of a better flavor than the com-
mon kind. It should be widely tested Avherever the chayote will
grow.

Leonard Coates, of Morgan Hill, Calif., has been using the seeds of
a hybrid peach-almond (No. 51705) as a stock and strongly recom-
mends it as making double the growth of the ordinary peach.

The director of the plant-breeding station in Buitenzorg, Java, has
sent a remarkable collection of palm seeds (Nos. 51707 to 51726 and
51733 to 51739) and seeds of screw pines or Pandanus (Nos. 51727 to
51732) for trial in Florida, where both palms and screw pines thrive
remarkably well and are beginning to be of very great landscape
importance.

The Turkish hazel. Corylus colurna (Nos. 51779 and 51780), of
which Mr. Dunbar has a beautiful specimen in the i^ark in Rochester,
N. Y., unlike our hazel, is a good-sized tree, attaining when mature
60 feet in height. Its nuts, although smaller than the cobnut or
commercial filbert, compare favorably with the wild American hazel-
nuts. This hazel will probably make a good nut tree for roadside
planting in the Northern States.

The Mimvsops kauki (No. 51820), which o-rows on the islands
scattered around the Straits Settlements region, bears fruits re-
sembling dates in shape which are of unusual value to the natives,
who dry them and keep them for seasons of scarcity. Perhaps it
would grow on the Florida keys.

The guada, Trichosanthes anguina (Nos. 51824 to 51827), is a
rapid-growing cucurbit from the Solomon Islands which within a
few months from the time of planting produces as imich as 25 pounds
of fruit. These are 3 to 6 feet long, range from orange to green in
color, and weigh as much as 2 pounds apiece. When sliced and
served with a French dressing they are said to be quite a luxury.
They may serve as a substitute for cucumbers in the South.

6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Thomas Brown, of Egypt, sends a remarkable collection of Gro-
talarias (Nos. 51882 to 51842), promising cover crops and hmnus-
producing plants, for trial in California and Florida.

Tlie Maelrid Botanic Garden lias furnished a valual)le collection
of the forage legume, lotus, embracing 14 species (Nos. 51856 to
51869) collected in Europe and Africa.

Tlirough John Dunbar, of Rochester, N. Y,, we have received for
propagation material of what is probably the most satisfactory of
all the poplars and one of the few large-leaved exotic trees that
can be recommended for general planting in the Northern States,
Populus masi-'iniowic'zii (Xo. 51877). It grows 3 to 5 feet a year for
the first eight j^ears under conditions where the Norway maple will
grow only 6 to 24 inches and the red and pin oak 12 to 30 inches.
A tree at tlie Arnold Arboretum is now 20 vears old and 35 feet
tall.

There is a variety of sulla, Hedy>ianiia coi-onarmm (Nos. 51888 and
51889), occurring on the little island of Gozo (one of the Malta
group), which matures earlier than the ordinary sort of this remark-
able forage crop; it seems worth testing in the South where the
ordinary sulla has not been a success, since it is caught hy the fall
frosts.

Paulownla fortunei (No. 52268), a Formosan flowering tree re-
lated to Paulownia imjyerialh but with whitish spotted flowers, has
Avintered in Washington successfully. Possibly it will prove a de-
sirable ornamental park tree for the Southern States.

A. C. Hartless, of Seharunpur. sends in seeds of a tree of the
caper family, Crataeva religiosa (No. 52286), the fruits of which
are mixed with mortar to form strong cement. Just how it increases
the strength of the cement is not clear.

To those -interested in tropical persimmons, Diospyros peregrirm
(No. 52288), with fruits 2 inches across, may be useful.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the botanical nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels, and the
descriptive and botanical notes arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine, who
has had general supervision of this inventory. The manuscript of
this inventory has been prepared bv Miss Esther A. Celander and
Miss Patty T. Newbold.

David Fairchild.
Agricultural Explorer in Charge,

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington. D.C., March 18, 1922.

KNVE.NTUliY

51358 to 51360. Maxiiiot esculenta Crantz. Kui)h()ibi!uta'.

{M. utiiisfiiiiia Poiii.) Cassava.

From Haiku, Maui County, Hawaii. Cuttings presented liy h\ O. Kiauss,
superintwulent of ii.uTicnltural extension. H;nv:iii A^i-icnltuijil Kxiteri-
uient Station, through J. M. Westgate, agronomist in charge. Honohilii.
Received October 1. 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Krauss.

'• The cassava was grown on lOUgh pineapple land, without fertilization and
little or no cultivation (aside from the initial plowing under of the old pine-
apple stumps and one cross-plowing) to test its adaptability as a rotation crop.
Harvested at tlie end of 35 months, on .Tune 15, at the Haiku substation for
the first test and at the close of a growing period of 18 months on foui- one-
sixth-acre plats tor the second test."

51358. "Street ichite {early maturing) culinary variety. Firsl lest:
Clean roots per acre? 3,360 pounds. Second test: Cliedc rows (no
treatments average of four plats, roots per acre. .'5.120 pounds.
Fertilized witli 500 pounds of phosphates (half sui)er and half re-
verted), average of four plats, roots per acre, G,25S pounds. Fertilized
with 1.000 pounds of phosphates (half super and half reverted), roots
per acre, 7,712 pounds."

51359. '•Hitter reil (late maturing) stock-feed variety. First lest:
Clean roots per acre, 24,300 jiouuds. Second test: Check rows (no treat-
ment), average of four plats, roots per acre, 10.918 pounds. Fertilized
with 500 pounds of phosphates (half super and half reverted), average
of four plats, roots per acre. 17,970 pounds. Fertilized witli l.OOO
poinids of phosphates (half super and half reverted), average of four
plats, roots i)er aci-e, 20,902 pounds. Starch recovered, 18 per cent."

51360. •• Mart ill's I nfennediaie variety. First test: (Mean roots per
acre. 7.014 pounds. Second test: Check rows (on treatment), avei-;ige
of four plats, roots per acre. 4,320. Fertilized V\ith 50U pounds of
phosphates (Jialf super and half reverted), average of four plats, roots
per acre. 0.920 iioumls. Fertilized with 1,0<)() jwunds of ]ihosphates (half
super and lialf revei-ted), average of four ])luts. i-oots \\e\' acre. 11.802
pounds."

51361. Bambos balcooa Rox]). Poacea;. Bamboo.

From Lucknow, Oudh, India. Seeds presented by H. J. Davies. superin-
tendent, Government Horticultural Gardens, through W. r>embower, Alla-
habad Agriculturalln.stitute. Receiveil October 1. 1920.
The large and characteristic bamboo of the I'.engal villages, native to the
plains of the eastern side of India, extending fi-em Hengal into Assam and Cachar.
It differs chiefly from nainhos tiilda in its larger leaves, which are not pubescent

1 It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vefietables. vereals, and
other plants used in the.se Inventories are those which the material bore when received
by the Office of Foreisn Seed and Plant Introduction and, further, that the printing of
such names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this coun-
try. As the different varieties are studied, their Identity fully establislied, tliolr en-
trance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in
American literatuie becomes necessary, the foreign varietal deslKuatloiis appearing in
these inventories will in many cases undoni)tt!dly lie Lhan;,'od by the spe<-lalists inter-
ested in the various groups of plants and the forms of the names brought into harmony
with recognized American codes of nomenclature. •

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

:iDd are possessed of distinct transverse veins. The joints of the rachis are short
and ghibrous. Th(> plant has stems often 50 to 70 feet in height, stoutei- and
taller than in B. tulda. B. balcooa is the best Bengal species for building,
scaffolding, and other works which require both size and strength. Long im-
mersion in water tends to make the timber lirmer and proof against the attacks
of the Bostryehus borer. (Adapted from Wntt. Dictiovarv of the Economic
Products of India, vol. J. p. 30.)

51362. HyDNOCAKrus wiGHTiAXA Blumc. Flacourtiaccae.

Fi'om Calcutta, India. Seeds presented by Harold R. Foss, American consul
in charge. Received October 4, 1920.
A common tree of the western peninsula from the Konkan along the coast
ranges of India. The seeds yield by expression, or by boiling in water, about 44
per cent of a tasteless, odorless, sherry-yellow oil which is chiefly used as a lamp
oil in Goa. The seed has long been employed by the natives of the western
coast ranges as a domestic remedy in cases of skin disease and as a dressing for
wounds and ulcers. The oil i.s now used as an ingredient in a mixture for similar
uses. Used internally in doses of 15 minims to 2 drachms, the oil has given
satisfactory results as a substitute for the more expensive chaulmoogra oil in
the treatment of leprosy. It is also used in the same way to treat secondary
syphilis and chronic rheumatism. (Adapted from ^V<lft. Dictinnnrii of the
Ecanomic Products of India, vol. J/, P- 308.)

51363. Allium sativum L. Liliaceae. Garlic.

From Shanghai. China. Sets presented by D. MacGregor, Superintendent of
Parks, through Edwin S. Cunningham, American consul genera'. Re-
ceived October 5, 1920.
" Sets of the best commercial varieties of garlic." ((Uinnimfjham.)

51364 and 51365.

From Kisantu, Belgian Kongo. Presented bv Fatlier Hyacinthe Vanderyst.
Received October 7, 1920.

51364. Cacaka EiiosA (L. ) Kuntze. Fabacea*. Yam bean.
{Pacln/rhizns angulntus Rich.)

" A twining, wiry stemmed plant with large tuberous roots, occasion-
ally grown in the West Indies. It has also been tested in Florida and
has proved to be quite successful at Miami. Its roots, which are sonie-
tim.es very large, contain nmch starch." {Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47146.

51365. Sphknostyi.is stexocaki'a (Iloch.st.) Harms. Fabacea?.

" This legume forms edible tubers and is cultivated by the natives in
German Ea.st Africa. The flavor of these tubers is similar to that of
potatoes." {Dr. A. Zini merman n.)

For previous introductiwi, see S. P. I. No. 31194.

51366. Aralia cachemirica Decaisne. Araliaceae.

From Rochester, N. Y. Plants presented by John Dunbar, assistant super-
intendent, Department of Parks. Received October S. 1920.

This close relative of the udo {Aralia cordata) is found in temperate regions
of the Himalayas in Sikkim and Kashmir, India, whore it forms a lax shrub
5 to 10 feet in height. The leaflets of this species are said to have hairy upper
surfaces, while those of the udo are glabrous. Also, the leaves of this species
are quinately compound, while those of the udo are ternately or quinately de-
compound. The umbels of flowers are borne in panicles up to a foot in length.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 722. and Bailey, Stand-
ard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 1, p. S'/^.)

51367. Carica papaya L. Papayaccce. Papaya.

From Swatow, Kwangtung, China. Seeds presented by Arthur H. Page.
• Received October 8, 1920.
■' " I am sending you a few seeds of my commonest papayas." {Page.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47586.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 9

61368 to 51370.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received October 15, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Proschowsky.

51368. AscrKPEAS cifkassavica L. Asclepiacliiceii?. Milkweed.

" A small shrub with showy orange flowers, hardy here."

A subtropical perennial, native to the West Indies, with stems 2 or 3
feet in height and deep-green lanceolate leaves. The scarlet and saffron
colored flowers are borne in upright umbels. (Adapted from Edward's
Botanical Register, vol. 1, pi. 81.)

51369. EuPAToiuuM sp. Asteracea?.

"A large bush or small tree bearing feathery white flowers in great
abundance nearly the whole year."

Received as E. morrisii Vis., a name which first appeared in a garden
list without description. Apparently a description of the plant has never
been published.

51370. Mimosa glomerata Forsk. Miuiosacea}.

"A perennial herbaceous plant whose stems die down in winter. It
develops long, leafy shoots in spring, of which farm animals are very
fond. It is quite spineless and very drought resistant, having a long tap-
root, so that it may be of value as a forage plant for dry climates."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 34044.

51371 to 51373. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. Fabaceie.
((7. psoraloides DC.) Guar.

From Poona. Bombay Presidency, India. Seeds presented by Dr. William
Burns, economic botanist, Poona Agricultural College. Received October
15, 1920.
"An erect East Indian leguminous annual with long, straight stems bearing an
enormous number of pods, each containing about seven pale, angular set^ds. The
plant grows 3 to 6 feet in height and in India is cultivated both for green forage
and for the seed, which is used mainly for feeding cattle but also for human
food. Guar may be grown anywhere in this country where cowpeas succeed and
is more drought resistant than any other annual legume. It may be utilized as
hay, pasturage, or silage." (C. V. Piper.)
■ The following varieties were received :

51371. Pardeshi. 51373. Sotiya.

51372. Makhaniya.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49!M)2.

51374 to 51376.

From Medellin, Colombia. Seeds presented l)y W. (). AN'uk-ott. Keicived
October 19, 1920.

51374, Annona muricata L. Annonacefe. Soursop.

"The soursop, known in Spanish-speaking countries as the guanabana.
is unexcelled for sherliots and refresliing drinks. The fruit is oblong,
sometimes weighs 4 or 5 pounds, and has white flesh with a rich, aromatic
flavor. The tree is tropical in its requirements and in tlie United States
can be grown only in the southern part of Florida." (Wilson Popcuoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47874.
51375 and 51376. Ricinus communis L. Euphorbia ceie. Castor-bean.

•' I have a new kind of castor-bean wliicli is twice tlie size of the ordi-
nary kind ; it is like a large Lima beau and is said t<» yield more t)il than
the ordinary bean." (Wolcott.)

51375. A. Seeds light gray overlaid with red markings.

51376. B. Seeds light gray overlaid with dark-brow ii markings.

10 SEKDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51377 and 51378. Axaxas sati^us Schiilt. f. Bromeliacese.

Pineapple.

From I'a^'o Pago. Aiuerioan Sjiiiiom. Offshoots presentc-il hy Hon. Wanvii
J. Teilume. jrovernor. Received (►crolier L'o. ]!+2(i.
'• < >ff.shoots of a very fine variety of Saiiioan )iiiiea|iple.'" ( I.. II'. ('(irticrighf.
prirate seerefni!/ lo the poreriior.t

51379. Phleum pratense L. Poaceae. Timothy.

From Sjdiiey. New South Wales. Seeds presented by George Valder,
undersecretarv and director, Department of Agrionlture. Received Oc-
tober 20. 1920.
Seeds of locally grown timothy, introduced for the use of the Office of
Forage-Crop Investigations.

" Grow^ on poor sandy soil: harvested in January, 1920.'' (Valder.)

51380. Pyrus sp. Malacese. Pear.

From Chico, Calif. Seeds collected by Galloway, Wight, and Allanson at
the Plant Introduction Field Station. Received October 4, 1920.
These were removed from a collection of 125 different pears, mostly of
Chinese varieties or hybrids, which were sent to Washington from Chico
station. The seeds are to be planted and grown for the purpose of producing
material of possible value as natural hybrids; also material for breeding
purpose.s and for stock.

51381. PopuLus charkoaviexsis Schroecl. Salicaceae. Poplar.

From Orleans. France. Cuttings purchase<l from L6on Chenault & Son.

Received November 29, 1920.

This is said to be the fastest growing poplar known ; it is very hardy and

has very light wood. It is considered a hybrid between P. pyramidalis and P.

nigra. (Adapted from Mitteilungen der Devtschen Dendrologuschen Gescll-

■ichaft, No. 28, p. JJ,3.)

51382 to 51386. A\t:xa sativa L. Poacesp. Oats.

From Madrid, Spain. Seeds presented by Guillermo Quintanilla, director,
Escuela Especial de Ingenieros Agronomos, through Ely B. Palmer,
American consul. Received Nnvcnihm- 23. 1020. (^mdcd notes by Sr.
Quintanilla.

51382. " Adanero, from Avila Province."'

51383. "Arena c/rifi. from Soi-ia Province."

51384. " Palacios de Goda. from Avila I'rovince."

51385. •• Avena blanca, from Soria Province."

51386. " Florcs de Avila. from Avila Province."

51387. Colocasia esculexta (L.) Schott. Araceae. Taro.

From Yencheng, Kiangsu, China. Tubers presented by Rev. Hugh W.
White. American Presbyterian Mission, South. Received December 10,
1920.

" This community is using the taro largely as a food article, answering
somewhat to our potato, and we ourselves haA'e discoverer! a method of prepsi-
ration which makes it a most palatable dish." (White.)

"The tubers of this variety when cooked by boiling (early ii> December)
were very nioist and rather lacking in flavor, but the texture was smooth
and other methods of preparation should make it more agreeable to the Ameri-
can palate. Judging from an earlier introduction [S. P. I. No. 34520] of this
taro, the conn is mealy and otherwise of good quality." (R. A. Foj/h^.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER HI, lf)20, 11

51388. Xanthosoma SAGiriAKroi.ii :m (L.) Schott. Aracejw

" " Yautia.

From Cohan, Alta Vera Paz. (luateuiala. Tubi-rs preseiiteil liy Ilaiiv Joiui-
son. Receivpfl Octohor 12, 1920.
'• The J<csli-((iin(>t( . purchased in the market place, Cohan. These apiH'ar to he
very good examples of tlie connnon variety seen ahout here. Those thrown at
Chama are as a rule smallei-. They are usually sold boiled and peeled, to be
eaten out of hand, by the Indians. The custom of cookiu}; the various native
vegetables and selling them by portion is evidently an old one, as it is every-
where apparent.'" {Johnson.)

"The tuber of the Kcsh-camotc received is a whitefieshed yautia of very goo«l
quality. It is short and thick and about 5 ounces in weight." {R. A. Youiifj.)

51389 to 51395.

From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds collected by Wils<jn Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer (jf the Uniteil States Department of Agriculture. Rec-eivi'd
October 13, 1920. Quoted note.s by Mr. Popenoe.

51389. ('arica candamakcensis Hook. f. Papayacea-.

"(No. 456a. September 20, 1920.) Papaya- Evidently this hardy
species, which is common in gardens on the mesa or plateau of Bogota,
goes by the same name as the papaya of the lowlands, the true Carica
papaya, although the two species are quite distinct in the character of
their fruit.

" Carica C(indaiiiarcensis is sufficiently hardy to be grown in many parts
of southern California, and I believe it worth establishing in that State.
I have grown it myself at Altadena, but unfortunately the plants were all
of one sex, and I never had any fruit.

" In general appearance the species greatly resembles G. papaya, except
that it is somewhat smaller in its leaves and fruits. It grows to about
20 feet in height. The fruits are the size of a large lemon, or about
4 inches long, elliptic in form and deeply ribbed. They are deep yellow
or orange wlien ripe and vei-y aromatic — quite a contrast in this re.spect
to the true papaya. The flesh is scarcely half an inch thick, and the seed
cavity is filled with seeds and the arils which surround them. The fruit
is not eaten out of hand but is cooked in sirup, to make a very good dulce."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49473.

A fruiting tree of this species is shown in Plate I.

51390. CvcLAMHKiiA PEDATA ( L. ) Scli!:i(l. Cucurbitiicea'.

"(No. 458a. September 20, 1920.) A cucurbit commonly sold in the
market of Bogota and falsely called pepino (cucumber), since it is not
eaten as a salad, like the cucumber, but is served relleno or stuffe<l with
forcemeat and baked, as are sweet peppers in the North. It is long and
slender, tapering to a point at the apex ; about 5 inches long, light green,
with a hollow cavity in the center."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29330.

Fruits of this vine are shown in Plate II.

51391. liAVATEisA AssuR(iKNTJKi.OKA Kellogg. Malvacea\

"(No. 45i5a. Septenilier 20. 1920.) Malri^co. A iiinlvjiceous shruii
cultivated in (htoryards at ,\enioc(m. noi'th of Bogota, at an altitude oi
about S,()UO feet. The plant reaches about .S feet in height, is half woody
and bushy in liahit. The Uowers are about 2 indies broad, somewhal
like hollyhocks in form, and purplish red."

51392. Tacsoxia s|). I'iissillorace;i'.

"(No. 461a. September 20, 1920.) Curuba. This is a somewhat rare
species with red fruits (wherein it differs from the conmion ciiniha of
this region). Also. T believe the plant is somewluit more decorative
thiiii the ((iiiiiiKiii siK'i-ies. (lie (lowers being <if :i livelier slinde of ]>ink.

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51389 to 51395— Continued.

The fruits are 2 to 4 inches long, somewhat more slender toward tho
base than near the apex, and greenish crimson when ripe. In quality
they are perhaps not so good as those of the common curuba or curuba
de Castilla. The plant is a climber, reaching, perhaps, 15 or 20 feet."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42032.

51393. Peunus serotina Ehrh. Amygdalacese. Capulin.
"(No. 460a. September 20. 1920.) Cereza. The wild cherry of the

Andes, A\hich appears to be about the same as the cereza of Guatemala
and southern Mexico. The tree, which is common on the plateau of
Bogota, grows to about 40 feet in height and is stout. The leaves are
long and slender, and the white flowers are borne in racemes up to
6 inches long. The fruits are half an inch or more in diameter, oblate,
dark maroon, and of pleasant but not pronounced flavor."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 44885.

51394. SoLANUM QXJiTOENSE Lam. Solanacese. Naranjilla.

"(No. 459a. September 20, 1920.) Lulu. A solanaoeous plant, prob-
ably a shrub, bearing broadly ovoid to roxmd, bright-orange fruits about
2 inches in diameter. These have a leathery skin, inclosing peculiarly
translucent greenish flesh and many small flattened seeds. The flavor
is subacid and somewhat aromatic; the fruit is used to make a refresh-
ing drink, or it is sometimes eaten out of hand."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47951.

51395. Desfoxtainea splendens Huml». and Bonpl. Loganiace;e.

"(No. 462a. Septeml)er 20, 1920.) A shrub from the mountains above
Fusagasuga, at 9,40<3 feet altitude. It is broad and compact in habit,
reaching to about 5 feet in height. Its leaves resemble those of the holly
in form and character, hut are of a lighter shade of green. The flowers
are tubular, al)Out an inch long, red below and yellow at the mouth. The
plant is an attractive one. and is recommended for trial as an
ornamental."

51396 to 51403.

From Bogota, Colombia. Collected by Wilson Popcnoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received October
4. 1920. Quoted notes hy Mr. Popenoe.

51396. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacere. Pepper,

"(No. 450a. September 11, 1920.) Seeds of aji, a yellow pepper from
the Bogota market. It is somewhat conical in form, about 2 inches long,
rich glossy yellow, and has fairly thick flesh. It is not so piquant as the
small chilies, but more so than the sweet peppers."

51397. OxALis tttberosa IMolina. Oxalidacefe.

" (No. 447. September 11, 1920.) Tubers of hibia, one of the favorite
root crops of the Indians, by whom it has been cultivated since pre-
Columbian times. It has the disadvantage (for the North) that it
requires nearly a year to reach maturity, and as it is not very hardy, it
will probfibly not be possible to cultivate it in the northern United States.
It likes a cool climate, soft rich soil, and ;il)un(laiit moisture,"

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46659,

51398. Passiflora lioularis Juss. Passifloracea?. Sweet granadilla.

"(No. 452a. Septeml)er 11, 1920.) Seeds of the grnnadilla, commonly
cultivated in the highlands of Cundinamarca up to 6,.500 feet altitude.
The fruit is oval to nearly round, nearly 3 inches long, brown, and some-
what spotted on the surface, with a brittle shell inclosing flattened black
seeds surrounded by translucent, juicy, whitish pulp of pleasant, subacid,
slightly aromatic flavor. It is perhaps not quite so good as the granndiUa
of Guatemala,"

For previous introduction, see S, P. I, No. 4914G.

51399. Tacsoxta molt.issima H. B. K,

"(No. 449a, September 11, 1920.) Seeds of the curuba, or curuba
dc Castilla. This species is more commonly cultivated on the mesa of
Bogota than .'iny of the several others whose fruits are also known as

Inventory 65, Seads and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

The Mountain Papaya in Full Bearing. fiCARicA candamarcensis

Hook, f.; S. P. I. No. 51389.)

A few trees of this species have been grown in California, and Mr. Popenoe believes that it is
worth establishing in that State.' The tree is hardier Ihan the papaya and may serve as a
factor in breeding hardier strains of that delicious fruit. The deep-yellow or orange fniits of
the mountain papaya are about the size of a large lemon and are very aromatic; cooked in sirup,
they make an excellent dulce. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Nemocon, Colombia.
September 8, 1920; P1S016FS.)

Inventory 55, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate II.

A New Vegetable from Colombia. (Cyclanthera pedata (L.) Schrad.;

S. P. I. No. 51390.)

Commonly sold in the markets of Bogota under the misleading name of "pepino," tliis vege-
table, borne on a vine like the cucumber, is said by Mr. Popenoe to be served stufTed with
chopped meat and baked, as are sweet peppers in the North. It is not eaten as a salad like
the true pepino (Solanum muricatum). (Photographed, natural size, by Wilson Popenoe,
Bogota, Colombia, August 26, 1920; P18035FS.)

Inventory 65, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE III.

The Giant Colombian Berry. (Rubus macrocarpus Benth.; S. P. I.

No. 51401.)

These berries, wliich are here shown natural size, arc possibly the largest fruited of all known
blackberries; and their introduction by Mr. Popenoe should stimulalo work in select in g and
crossing to produce, if possible, larger and finer forms of blackbrrries for American markets.
(Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, El Penon, Colombia, October 10, 1920; P1S152FS.)

Inventory 65, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE IV.

A Magnificent Flowering Tree from Eastern Guatemala. (Phyl-

LOCARPUS SEPTENTRIONALIS DONN. -SMITH; S. P. 1. NO. 51409.)

This tree, the iior dc mico, as it is called in Guatemala, may be compared with the royal poinci-
ana when in bloom, though the individual flowers are smaller than in that species. The
great masses and deeper scarlet color more than compensate for their smaller size, however:
and since the tree is semideciduous at flowering time, the general effect is even more brilliant
than that of the poinciana. It flowers in Januarv and February. (Photographed by Wilson
Popenoe, El Barranquillo, Guatemala, January 29, 1920; P17718FS.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1S>20. 13

51396 to 51403— Continued.

curubu. The vine is not quite so ornamental as il\at of some otlier
species, but the fruit is considered one of the best. It is slender obloug-
oval, 2 to 4 inches lon^'. and slifihtly more than an inch thicic, with a thin,
leathery pericarp (not brittle, as in most other species) inclosing many
black seeds. ea<'h surrounded by an oranjie-colored, juicy aril. The
flavor is sprightly and aromatic. While much eaten out of hand, the
fruit is i)erhaps best when jirepared in the form of creine de vuruUa or
when made into an ice. Certainly the curuba is one of the most popular
fruits in Bogota."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43766.

51400. Physalis pekuviana L. Solanacea;. Poha.
"(No. 451a. September 11, 1020.) Seeds of Kchuba. a form of tlie groimd

clierry. or husk cherry, cultivated in the Colombian highlands. The plant
reaches about 4 feet in height, and the fruits are ov<d to nearly round,
up to an inch in length, deep yellow when fully ripe, and much esteemed
for making (lulces, or preserves."

For previous introduction, see S. P. T. No. 481S1.

51401. RuHTTs MACKocAiu'us Reuth. Rosace.T. Colombian berry.
"(No. 44Ga. September 11. 1920.) Seeds of the mora. This is the giant

Colombian blackberry, first called to our attention by Frank I\I. Chapman,
of the American Museum of Natural History, and last year introduced into
the United States, ou a very limited scale, through the efforts of Frederick
L. Rockwood, of Bogota. It is a remarkable berry and one which will be
of great interest, I believe, to North American horticulturists.

" Frank M. Chapman, M. T. Dawe, and others have spoken of this
species as the mora de Castilla. This name is, indeed, sometimes applied
to it, but it is given to various species of Rubus as well, the term ' de
Castilla ' being applied to a great many products of the country, signify-
ing that they are of good quality (everything good being supposed to
emanate in colonial days from Castile or Spain). Many of the natives
with whom I ha\e talked know the species simply as iiioru. Since it is
not greatly like our northern berries I suggest that it be called the
Colombian berry instead of the giant blackli'erry. thus honoring the land
of its origin.

" The species seems limited to regions of very particular climatic
conditions; I have seen it only at altitudes of 8,500 to 9,500 feet, in
moist mountain meadows ou the outer edge of the mesa or plateau of
Bogota, where the clouds drift up from the valley and keep the plants
bathed almost constantly in mist. It grows among brush and large ferns,
its coarse canes reaching to about 10 feet in height and often recurving
somewhat. The leaves, which are trifoliolate. are large and coarse. The
flowers are produced singly at the ends of stalks 3 to 5 inches long, half
a dozen or more of them arising from the summit of a single cane. The
tlowers are rosy purple and nearly an inch in diameter.

" The berries, which ripen principally from October to December in the
region where I have studied the plant (El Penon, between Sibate and
Fusagasuga), are variable in form, some being heart shaped and com-
presse<l on two sides, others ovoid, and still others oblong. The largest
are about 2 inches in length. The individual drupelets are large, and
each contains a hard, slender, oblong seed; the torus or receptacle is large
and extends well into the center of the fruit ; when ripe it separates
readily from the drupelets and can be removed before the fruit is eaten.
The color of the ripe berry is deep maroon-red. It is .luicy and of pleasant
flavor, not distinctly i-esembling the blackberry in this particular. It is
used mainly for preserving or making dulees and is frequently seen in
the Bogota markets, where it is much in demand and commands a good
price."

Plate III shows two fruits (natural sizel of this species.

51402. RtiBFS sp. Rosacea". Blackberry.
"(No. 4.53a. September 11, 1920.) Seeds of m-ora, a fine large black-
berry from the Bogota market. The fruits are 1* inches long, thick in
proportion to their length, and of good flavor and quality. The species
grows wild not far from Bogota."

13523—23 2

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51396 to 51403— Continued.

51403. Ullucus tuberosus Caldas. Basellacese.

"(No. 448. September 11, 1920.) Tubers of the chugua. Like the
hibia (Oxalis tuberosa), the chugua is one of the root crops which has
been cultivated bj' the Indians of the Andes since prehistoric times. The
plant is a slender creeper, making stems 2 or 3 feet in length which trail
over the gi'ound. It matures in about six months and may be planted
(tliei'e in Colombia) at any season of the year. The tubers resemble in
form small potatoes, but are rosy red or light yellowish green. They are
oval and rarely over 3 inches long.

" Like the hibia and cubic, the chugua is usually eaten after boiling
with meat or it forms one of the ingredients of a vegetable stew. It likes
a light soil and plenty of moisture."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41196.

51404 to 51414.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds forwarded by H. W. Go-
forth, American consul, at the request of Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
October 14. 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe unless otherwise stated.

51404. Annona uiVEBsiFOLiA SafCord. Annonacese. llama.

"A small tree with thiii. membranaceous foliage and large, conoid, or
broadly ovoid fruits about 6 inches long. The edible pulp is cream col-
ored or rose tinted, inclosing hard, smooth, nutlike seeds. The tree is
native to southern Mexico and has been introduced into southern Florida."
( W. E. Safford. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46781.

51405. Byrsonima spicata (Cav.) DC. Malpighiacea?.
" 'Nance; flower red and yellow."

51406. Entkbolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb. Mimosaceae.
" Guanacaste; white.flowers."

One of the most beautiful and one of the largest trees of the Pacific
region of tropical America, where it grows to an altitude of 900 meters,
The trunk sometimes becomes a meter in diameter. The compound leaves
close up during the night, and the pods are twisted into a short spiral.
The leaves and pods are much relished by cattle. (Adapted from
Pittier, Plantas Usuales de Costa Rica, p. 98.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44746.

51407. Guaiacum GUATEMAi.KXSE Planch. Zygophyllacese.
" Gnayacan: purple flowered."

" A small tree, sometimes 30 feet high, with a gnarled and twisted
trunk, slender branches, and small, delicate leaves. In February or
March the tree comes into flower and is then a mass of lavender purple ;
it remains in bloom several Aveeks. The wood is exceedingly hard and Is
of value for cabinet purposes. The heartwood Is a rich brown, while
the sapwood is light yellow ; both take a fine polish. The tree thrives
in a warm climate with little rain."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47900.

51408. ZiziPHUs sp. llhamnaceie.
" Cerezo; white flowered."

51409. Phyllocarpu.s SEPTJiM'KioxAi.is Donn.-Smitli. CsSsalpiniaceae.

" Flor de micQ; red flowers."

"A magnificent flowering tree found in sandy loam in eastern Guate-
mala, at 1,500 to 2.000 feet altitude. It is of broad, spreading habit 46
or 50 feet high, with light-green compound leaves. In January and Feb-
ruary the tree is a mass of crimson-scarlet flowers, which are borne in
small clusters and are each about an inch broad."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44775.

A tree of this species is shown in Plate IV.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, U»20. 15

51404 to 5141'3^-Contimied.

51410. SAPlNmjS SAPONARTA I.. S;ipilnliU-(>}e.

" Jahoncillo ; white flowers."

51411. (Undetermined.)

" Ohaparron; yellow flowers."

51412. (Undetermined.)

" Cabritos; yellow flowers."

51413. (T'ndetermined.)
"Canjuriol; white flowers."

51414. (Undetermined.)
[No lahel.]

51415 to 51418.

From Bowta. Colombia. CoUerted by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States of Department of Ajrricultnre. Kecoived
October 27, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51415. HoKDEVii msTicHox xldvm L. Poace:i'. Naked barley.
" (No. 464a. September 22, 1920.) Perladn (pearl) barley, grown upon

the mesa, or snbana (plain), of Bosrota, at an altitude of approximately
S.oOO feet."

For previous introduction, s<?e S. P. I. No. 41162.
51416 and 51417. Soi.anum tuhkrosum U. Solaniieea'. Potato.

51416. "(No. 465. September 22, 1920.) Tubers of one of the prin-
cipal varieties sold in the Bogota market. The tubers are cora-
l>ressed or flattened, nearly smooth, and light brown ; a good
variety."

51417. "( N(i. 466. September 22. 1920.) Tubers of oue of the com-
mon potatoes of the Bogota market, and grown nearby in the
Andes. The tubers are round, rather irregularly so, as a rule, with
shallow eyes and they are mottled dull maroon and whitish brown."

51418. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. imlf/are Vill.)

" (No. 463a. Soptemberl22, 1920.) /'oo7,o wheat. A variety cultivated
on the mesa (sabana) of Bogota at an altitude of about 8,5(X) feet."

51419. CoLOCAsiA E.SCULEXTA (L.) Scliott. Arnccse. Taro.

From Buitenzoig, .Java. Tubers presented by Dr. J. C. Kuningsberger,
director. Botanic Garden. Beceived November 10, 1020.
" Tahis helanf/. A taro having slightly yellowish flesh and a distim-tive flavor.
The leaf stem is pale green, streaked with bronze: Hie blade is marbled light
and dark green." ( R. A. Ymmg.)

For jirevious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20954.

51420. SoRi^us DOMESTiCA L. Malacejie. Service tree.

From Bost<;n. ^fnss. Seeds seized on boai'd ship by the FediTiil Horticnl-
tui-al Board. Re<-ei\ed October 28, 1920.
Variety pyriforniis. This \ai-iety has pear-shaped fruits about 12 inches long
and IJ inches in diameter.

51421 and 51422. Chayota edulis Jacq. Ciiciirbitncesp.

{Sechium. cdule SwartK.) Chayote.

From Coban. Alt.i Vern Paz. Guatemala. Fruits presente.l by Harry .lolui-
scn. Received October 5. 1920.
51421. White variety. 51422. Green variety.

" Pcnileru. The green variety is very much scarcer ihan the white and
is perhaps better." {Johnson.)

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51433. Phleuisc tratexsk L. Poacea?. Timothy.

Fioru CopeiiliMgeu, Denmark. Seeds pre.seiiteil hy Axel J.ange, curator.
Botanic Garden. Iteceived October 32, 1920.

" These seeds are partly from plants grown in our j^arden and partly from
wild plants." (Lange.)

51424. Chamaedorea sp. Phrenicacese. Pacaya.

From Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry John-
son. Received October .18, 1920.
" Seeds of the paeaya." (JaJmson.)
For prevliius introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4932.5.

51425. Caxarium llzoxicum (Bliime) A. Gray. Balsameaceae.

From Manila. Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by A. Hernandez, direc-
toi-. Bureau of Asricultnre. Received October 18. 1920.

" Seeds of pisa. The tree grows wild in the Philippines and is now under
cultivation." (Ilernfindez.)

This tree is the source of the brea blanca of commerce. The stone of the
fruit contains an oily endosperm which is very palatable.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47205.

51426. DioscoREA latifolia Benth. DiosL'oreacea?. Acom.

From Nicarajaia. Tuber presented by Dr. Luis Sequeira, Blnofields. R*'-
ceived October 19. 1920.

"Papa cariba, or ' Carib potato,' which grows wild in this country. The
vines bear twice a year, and the tubers are eaten in the same way as the Irish
potato. This vine bears from 20 to 50 tubers, chielly kidney shaped, and
weighing from 6 ounces to ]* poninls." ( Seqveira.)

This yam appears to be of the same kind as the caissara, or " turkey-liver
yam," previously received from Brazil. (See S. P. I. No. 47564.) The tubers
are aerial.

51427. PisuM SATIVUM L. Fabaceae. Garden pea.

From New York City. Seeds presented by .1. W. Piucus. Received Octo-
ber 19, 1920.
" A variety of pea developed by Doctor Mansholt, an excellent breeder, who
resides in the Province of Groningen, Netherlands." (Pincus.)

51428 to 51463.

From Kenia, Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural
Explorer of the ITiuted States Department of Agriculture. Received
September 10, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51428. .\c.ivciA sp. Mimosa cea».

"(No. 1029. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province. June 15, 1920.) A
low spreading form, very abundant in desert .sections."

51429. Calotropis procera Ait. Asclepiadacese.

"(No. 1017. Merile, Nyanza Province. June 30. 1920.) A very large
plant with inflated pods 6 inches or more long. It grows along the
sandy banks of dry rivers."

51430. CrriiiLLis vulgaris Sclirud. CucurbitaceiV. Waternielon.

'• (No. 1174. Nairobi, Ukamba Province. July 7, 1920.) The goshn
mekm."

51431. ('oFi EA sp. Rub'aco.Tv Coffee.

" (No. 113G. Kabete, Ukamba Province. June 26, 1920.) Naridi cof-
fee, a wild coffee from the Nandi forest. It lias small branches, much
smaller than those of Bine Monntain, and a peculiar chicorylike flavor.
It can not be pruned to advantage."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 15>20, 17

51428 to 51463— Contimiod.

51432. DiGiTARiA AUYSSiNiCA ( Hdclist. ) Stiipf. rnaeoii'. Grass.
" (No. 1149. Escarpment. Ukamba Province. .T\ily 4, 1920.) .\ very

small grass with a habit similar to that of kikiiyu grass ( Prnnim turn
clandestinuin). It is closely grazed by stock."

51433. DoLiciios i..\hlab K. Fai)acca'. Hyacinth bean.
•'(NO. !)87. Meru. Kenia rrovince. ISfay 21. 1920.) A Hat lilack hoaii

with a large white liihnii : olitaincd in market. This Itcan is extensively
grown by the Kikuyus."'
For previous introduction, see S. 1'. I. N<». 47978.

51434. Er.icHBYSuM sp. Asteracese.

" (No. 1163. Kijabe. Ukamba Province. July 5. 1920.) A small yel-
low straw flower."

51435. Gladiolus sp. Iridaeese. Gladiolus.
" (No. 1087. Fort Hall, Kenia Province. .Tune 17. 1920.) Has a red

Hower with yellow on the lower side ; the petals are very large at times."

51436. HiBiscrs sp. Malvace.-e.
" Purple or lavender."

Pods of hibiscus included in a shipment sent from Nairobi : without a
luimber or data.

51437. HiBiscT^s sp. Malvacefe.

"(No. 1157. Kijabe, Ukamba Province! July 5, 1920.) A small
white-flowered type; an attractive shrub."

51438. Hibiscus sp. Malvaceae.

" (No. 1168a. Nairobi. Ukamba Province. July 7, 1920.) From the
Botanic Garden ; a rather unattractive plant with a large pretty flower."

51439. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacefe. Sorghum.
{Sorghtiui vuJgare Pers.)

"(No. 1098. Fort Hall, Kenia Province. June 17, 1920.) A lot of
seed collected between Fort Hall and Nairobi."

51440. Hypuaene THEBAiCA (L.) Mart. PhoenicacefP. Doum palm.
"(No. 1028. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province. June 15, 1920.)"
The doum palm is distributed from Upper EgjT)t to Central Africa and

is usually not more than 25 feet in height ; in old trees the stem is some-
times forked three or four times. The fruits, which are borne in long
clusters, from 1 to 200 in a cluster, are yellowish bro^\^l and beautifully
colored. In East Africa they are eaten by ejephants and by natives and
whites, especially in times of shortage of (Tfher foods. In Upper Egypt
they form part of the food of the poorest classes, tbe part eaten being
the fibrous mealy husk, wliicli tastes much like gingerbread bur is of a-
rather dry and husky nature. The hard, rough wooil is used I'oi- making
various domestic utensils. (Adapted from Lhulley and- Moon . ■rrensin-ii
of Botany, vol. 2, p. 612.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47402.

For an illustration showing the doum palm in its native habitat, see
Plate V.

51441. Inula sp. Asteracete.

"(No. 1166. Kijabe, Ukamba Province. July 5, 1920.) A large l)lue-
floNvered plant, reminding one of Centaurea."

51442. JuNiPEKUS PRocEKA Hochst. Pinaee-.e. Juniper.
"(No. 1162. Ki.iabe. TTkamba Province. July ."i. 192ii. Herb. \o.

880.) A prominent forest tree along the escarpment above tiie llift
Valley. Probably the Abyssinian .luniper."

51443. T.TXUir T-siTATTSsi>fr>r T-. Linacofe. Flax.
"(No. 1169. Nairobi, Ukamba Province. July 7, 1920 i fxifrf, riiihl.

Imported from Yorkshire: 1919 crop."

51444 and 51445. Okyza sativa L. Poaeea-. Bice.

51444. -'(No. 1170. Nairobi, VkaiiiWa rroviiiee. July 7. Hrju. »
Mountain rice, from India."

51445. "(No. 1172 Nairolti, I^kamba Provinee. Jul.\ 7. 1920.)
Mountain rice (Mazeran).'"

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51428 to 51463— Continued.

51446, Panicum quadrifabium Hochst. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 1021. Uaso Nyiro River. June 14, 1920.) A large, coarse
grass resembling Chaetochloa, abundant along tbe river bank."

A stoloniferous grass which thrives in marshy places, 1 to 2 meters in
height, with dense foliage at the base. (Adapted from Chiovenda,
Etiopia, Osservazione Botaniche, p, 70.)
51447 and 51448. Pennisetum glaucum (I^.) K.Br. Poaceje.

(P. typhoideum Rich.) Pearl millet.

51447. "(No. 990. Meru. Kenia Province. May 25, 1920.) One of
the most prominent crops of this region ; it is flailed and winnowed
and constitutes the chief food of the natives."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49702.

51448. "(No. 1014. Meru, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) The
chief crop of this section."

51449 and 51450. Phaseolus vulgakis L. Fal)aceie. Common bean.

51449. "(No. 1051. Meru, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) A bean
with a ^\hite stripe, grown by the Kikuyus."

51450. "(No. 1118. Nairobi, Ukaniba Province. June 24. 1920.)
Rose-coco beans from the Kibos Experiment Farm."

51451. Phoenix reclinata Jacq. Phoenicace?e. Palm.

"(No. 1002. Near Meru, Kenia Province. June 12, 1920.) A most
attractive palm, growing in the canyons near Meru."

A hardy ornamental palm, not very tall but often reclining. The
sweet coating of the drupaceous fruit is edible. This palm is distributed
throughout tropical Africa. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-Tropi-
cal Plants, p. 259.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23424.

51452. Pisr.M satr-um T.. Fabaoefe. Gai'den pea.

"(No. 1049. Meru, Kenia Province. June 16, 1920.) Peas from the
market ; these are grown by the Kikuyus."
51453 and 51454. RiciNUS communi.s L. Euphorbiaceje. Castor-bean.

51453. "(No. 989. Rleru. Kouia Province. May 2.5, 1920.) "Simi-
lar to No. 9S8 [S. P. I. No. 5ir>82] but larger. This large form is
very abundant in the mountain country, where the plants are tree-
like, 10 to l.T feet high."

51454. "(No. 11G.5. Kijabe, Ukamba Province. July 5, 1920.) This
was growing \^d on tlie escarpment of the Rift Valley."

51455. Samanea saiian (Jacq.) Merr. Miuio.saceie.
(rWiccoloMvin saman Bentli.)

"(No. 1171. Nairobi, Ukamba Province. July 7, 1920.)"
A large spreading tree. 15 to 20 meters high, native to ('entral America.
l>ut widely distributed throughout the Tropics as an ornamental and
shade tree; the horizontal branches are extremely long. The wood is not
very hard, but the heartwood is of a handsome red color, taking a fine
polish. The pods are eagerly eaten by cattle. (Adapted from Cook and
Collins. Economic Plants of Poi'to Rico, p. 220.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 386.54.

51456. Sesamum orientale L. Pedaliacese. Sesame.
"(No. 1173. Nairobi, Ukamba Province. July 7. 1920.) Black til."

51457. Vernoxia sp. Asteracefe. '

"(No. 1151. Kijabe, Ukamba Province. July 5, 1920.) A beautiful
Yernonialike hush."
51458 to 51460. Zea mays L. Poaceaj. • Corn.

51458. "(No. 980. Meru, Kenia Province. May 26, 1920.) N'jitive-
grown corn from the market."

51459. "(No. 108G. Fort Hall, Kenia Province. June 17. 1920.)
The type grown here in the high country."

51460. "(No. 1139. Kahete, Ukamba Province. June 20. 1920.)
A hvbrid corn known as ' Fort Hall.' "

OCTOBEK 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 19

51428 to 51463— Continued.

51461. ( Undeteruiiued. )

"'(No. 996. Near Meru, Kenia Proviuce. June 12, 1920.) Liano; beauti-
ful clusters of deep reddish velvetlike fruits about the size of a small
grape. This is one of the most showy plants of the high forest region ; it
is not edible, but is exceptionally ornamental."

51462. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1013. Meru, Kenia Province. June 15, 1920.) Maret (in
Somali) ; a small tree with a yellow sweetish fruit said to be good food.
The fruit is about three-eighths of an inch long and roundish."

51463. DissoTis eximia (Soud.) Hook, f, Melastomacese.

"(No. 1071. En route from Chuka to Embu, Kenia Province. June 16,
1920. ) A very attractive plant with purple flowers. It grows well in the
bracken area about Kenia."

51464 to 51479.

From Siam and China. Plants presented by G. Weidman Groff. Received
October 16, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. GrofE unless otherwise specified.

51464. DuBio ziBETHiNus Murray. Bombacacese. Durian.
" Durian "seedlings from Siam."

" In the Malay Archipelago where it is native the durian becomes a
large tree, with leathery leaves 6 to 7 inches long and oval fruits from
6 to S inches in length. The fi-uit is five valved, and within each com-
partment are several seeds surrounded by clear, pale-brown, custard-
like pulp of strong gaseous odor and rich bland taste. As remarked
by Doctor Paludanus : ' The fruit seems at first to smell like rotten
onions, but immediately after tasting it is preferred to all other food."
The durian is tropical in its requirements and should be quite at home
in many places in the West Indies. It is ordinarily propagated by
seeds, although P. J. Wester has shown that it can be budded." (Wil-
son Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see \ P. I. No. 45179.

51465. Garcinia mangostana L. Clusiacese. Mangosteen.
" Sent from Siam by Dr. Y. S. Sanitwongse."

"This delicious fruit is about the size of a mandarin orange, round
and slightly flattened at each end, with a thick, smooth rind, rich red-
purple in color, which, when cut out, exposes the white segments lying
loose in the cup. The cut surface of the rind is a most delicate pink.
The separate segments are whitish and covered with a delicate net-
work of fibers. The texture of the pulp resembles that of the plum,
and the flavor is indescribably delicious." {David Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47120.
51466 to 51472. Litchi chinensis Sonner. Sapindacea;. Lychee.

(Nephelium litchi Cambess.)

" The lychee has been cultivated for at least 2,000 years in southern
Asia, where millions are familiar with it. The tree grows ultimately
to a height of 35 or 40 feet, forming a broad round-topped crown well
supplied with glossy light-green foliage. The fruits, borne in loose
clusters of 2 or 3 to 20, have been likened to strawberries in appearance.
When ripe they are deep pink, becoming dull brown as the fruit dries.
The flavor is 'subacid, suggestive of the Muscat grape. It should be
liossible to produce l.\chees conmiorcially in southwestern Florida, where
there Is relative freedom from frost .md \Ahere the soils are deep and
moist." {Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48214.

51466. "No. 401.6." 51469. " No. 409.4."

51467. "No. 402.S." 51470. " No. 410.0."

51468. "No. 408.7." 51471. " No. 421.6."
51472. "No. 455.1. Mountain lychee seedlings for stock."

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51464 to 51479— Continued.

51473. jN'KPHKLiuJt LAPPACKVii L. Sapiiidace*. Rambutan.
" Rambutan seedlings from Siani."

" Tlie rambutan grows in nearly every garden in Singapore and I'enang,
and its fruit is one of tlie most delicious of the region, resembling the
lychee in character. The tree becomes 35 or 40 feet high, with comjwund
dark-green leaves, and the fruits, which are produced in clusters of 10
or 12, are oval, about 2 inches long, and covered with soft spines about
half an inch long. They are crimson, but sometimes greenish, yellowish,
or orange-yellow. The outer covering is easily torn off, exposing the
white translucent tlesh, which is somewhat acidulous in flavor, suggest-
ing the grape. In climatic requirements the rambutan is strictly tropical."
(Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47231.

51474. NEPHEi.irir sp. Sapiiidacese.
" From Cochin China."'

51475. Oeyza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.
" Wild rice from China."

51476 to 51478. Phyllostachys pubescens Houzeau. Poacere.

(P. miiis A. and C. Riviere.) Bamboo,

" This is the largest hardy species of bamboo in Japan, growing to a
height of 50 feet and producing, not uncommonly, culms over 6 inches in
diameter. The culms are gently curved shortly after leaving the ground,
and the sheaths are light brown, marked with dark umber-brown blotches
and round dots and covered with bristles. This is the great edible bamboo
of China and .Japan." (David Foirchild.)

Edible bamboo from China."
Edible l)aml)()o fi"om China."
Edilile l)amboo from China."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47370.

51479. Salakka sp. Phoenicacere.
" Edible palm from Siam."

51480 to 51482. Coffea spp. Eiibiaeese. Coffee.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by D. W. May, director,
Agricultural Experimiiit Station. Received October 23, 1920.

51480. COFIEA AR.\BICA L.

" Seeds of Arabian coffee grown in Porto Rico." (May.)

51481. CoFFEA LAUREXTTi Wildeui.
(C. rolnintn Hort.)

A white -flowered shrub, native to Belgian Kongo, with oval dark-green
leaves up to a foot in length, and shortly elliptic two-seeded fruits. The
roundish seeds are sometimes nearly half an inch long. (Adapted from
.lo^.v iiii I'rcmier Cangrcft liitermttUtnal dc Iiota)iiqvr. WOO. p. 23'i.)

51482. CoFFEA LIUERICA Bull.

This species is native to West Africa and forms a taller and stronger
plant than C. arahlca. having also larger leaves and berries. It is said
to show greater resistance to disease than C. arabica. (Adaptetl from
Watt, Dictionary of tlie Economic Products of India, vol. 2, p. Jf91.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31976.

51483 to 51544.

From East Africa. Seeds collected by Dri H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Dej«utment of Agriculture. Received Sep-
tember T, 1920. Numbered October, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51483. Abutilon sp. Malvaeea;.

•'(>>'o. 1037. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to Meru, Kenia Province,
Kenia. June 15, 1920.) A small yellow-flowered bush resembling a
hibiscus."

51476.

" No. 901.

51477.

'• No. 902.

51478.

• No. 903.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECKM liKlt :!1. I!i20. 21

51483 to 51544— Continnofl.

51484. Acacia sp. Miiiiosa«'o:i'.

"(No. 993. Kauro, Nvjinza rrdviiicc. K(-iiia. .Iiino 11. l!iL*(i. i A tlat-
to[)ptHl acnciu with spiral pods; the iirincipal tree of tlif lowci- lami and
(Irainajre courses."

51485. .VcAciA sp. Miniosaco.T.

"(No. 101!). Merile, N.vanzn rrovincc. Kciiia. .luiic i:;. litli<t. i .\ llat-
(oppfd acacia with spiral pods; almndMiit in this desert section."

51486. AKScnYNOirKNK TKi-KKii SchwtMiif. i-'ahacoa'.

"(No. 1146. Nairobi, Ukainba rroviiico, Konia. .Fiily ."], I'.rjo.i A
very small busli with mimosalike foliage, common in this hijrh country.
The pods break up into segments of one seed each."

51487. Amakantiius caudatt'S L. Amaranthace.". Amaranth.
"(No. 1088. Kagi, between Embu and Fort Hall, Kenia Province,

Kenia. June 17. 1920.) An amarnnth used lik(^ spinnch. osi)ecially
when yoimg."

51488. Cenchrus sp. Poaceie. Grass.
"(No. 1022. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. .June 15. 1920.) A desert grass

with a burlike seed;' may be valuable for our desert country."

51489. Gynandropsis pentaphylla (L.) DC. Capparidaceie.

"(No. 1000. Meru, Kenia Province, Keuia. June 12, 1920.) A white
cleomelike plant, abundant at ileru, where it grows on the lawn."

51490. CoFiEA sp. Rubiaceae. Coffee.
"(No. 1135. Kabete, Ukamba Province. Kenia. June 26, 1920.) A few

seeds of Blue Mountain coffee, the best type grown here."

51491. CoMBRETXJM sp. Couibretaceje.

"(No. 1034. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to INIeru, Kenia Province.
Kenin. June 15, 1920.) From near the river; a true desert tree."

51492. CoRiANORUM SATivu^r L. Apiacefc. Coi-iander.
"(No. 1115. Nairobi. Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Cori-
ander seed from the experimental farm at Kibos."

51493. CoTONEASTER siMONSi Bakei'. Malacese.

"(No. 1142. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 3. 1920.) This
plant forms a beautiful hedge."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35128.

51494. Crotalaria sp. Fabacefe.

"(No. 1035. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to Meru, Kenia Province,
Kenia. June 15, 1920. ) A small busli in the grassland."

51495. Crotalaria sp.

"(No. 1043. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. June 25, 1920.) A small yellow-
flowered form."

51496. Dactyloctenitm aegyptium (L.) Richter. I'oacese. Grass.
(Eleusinc acfinptiaca Desf. )

• "(No 1024. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. June 15, 1920.) From Archer's
Post (Uaso Nyiro River). Grows near water and also pushes out into
the desert."

51497. DoLicHos LAnr.AH U. Fabaceie. Hyacinth bean.
"(No. 1050. Meini, Kenia Province. Kenia. June 16, 1920.) Black

beans from tlie market ; grown by the Kikuyu natives."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47979.

51498. Elel-stnk < oracana (L.) Gaertn. Poacea^. Ragi millet.
"(No. 1123. Nairobi, Ukamba Provhice, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Wimbi

from the experimental farm at Ki1)os."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48456.

51499. Eragkostis abyssinica (Jacq.) Schrad. Poaceav Teff.
"(No. 1128. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Teff

from the farm at Kabete."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48815.

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51483 to 51544— Continued.

51500 and 51501. Ekagrostis supkeba Peyr. Poacese. Grass.

51500. "(No. 1030. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to Meru. Kenia
Province, Kenia. June 15, 1920.) A grass with broad compressed
spikelets, about 3 feet tall. Abiuidant in tlie upper grass zone."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46806.

51501. "(No. 1099. Fort Hall. Kenia Province. Kenia. .Tune 17,
1920.) A grass with very broad spiltes. Abundant in places."

51502. Eeigeron sp. Asteracese.

"(No. 1152. Kijabe, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 5, 1920.) An
asterlike perennial which is very attractive and should be useful as a
border plant. It resembles Aster ericoides but is much taller."

51503. Callistemon citkina (Curtis) Skeels. Myrtacere.

"(No. 1143. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 3, 1920.) A
common ornamental tree with the habit of a conifer. It holds its seed
pods for several years."

51504. GossYPiUM sp. Malvacere. Kidney cotton.
"(No. 1080. En route from Embu to Fort Hall, Kenia Province, Kenia.

June 27. 1920.) Seed from a large plant. Cotton is seldom seen in this
section."

51505. Go.ssYPiUM sp. Malvacere. Cotton.
" (No. 1138. Kabete. Ukamba Province, Kenia. Juno 26. 1920.) Ca-

ravanica cotton from a perennial plant. The bolls resemble somewhat
those of Egyptian cotton."

51506. Hibiscus sp. MalvacccT.

Three pods, without notes, included with the shipment from Nairobi.

51507. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 1089. Fort Hall. Kenia Province, Kenia. June 17. 1920.1 Has
most attractive small red or vermilion flowers about half an inch in diam-
eter."

51508. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 1131. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920. i Col-
lected near Thika ; has large, dark-purple flowers."

51509. HoLCus .SORGHUM L. Poacese. Sorghum.
(Sorffhum riilfjarc Pors.)

"(No. 1137. Nairobi. Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24. 1920.) From
the farm at Kabete."

51510. Impatiexs sp. Tmpationtacejp.

"(No. 1168. Kijabe, Ukamba Province. Kenia. July 5. 1920.) Wild
along the banks of streams."

51511. IxniGOFEKA sp. FabacefP.

"(No. 1045. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. .Tune 25. 1920.1 A tall legumi-
nous plant with very small pods."

51512. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacete. Morning-glory.

"(No. 1011. Meru. Kenia Province, Kenia. June 15. 1920.) May be
an introduced form."

51513. Ipomoea hardwickii (Spreng.) Hemsl. Convolvulaceie.

(7. calydna Benth.) Morning-glory.

"(No. 1052. Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 16, 1920.) Grow-
ing on a fence ; may be an introduced form."

51514. Leptochloa .sp. Poace;p. Grass.

"(No. 957. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 15, 1920.) A grass
which looks soft and palatable. It is one of the first of the native gras.ses
to come into flower."

51515. LiNUM usitati.ssimtm T.. I.inaceip. Flax.

"(No. 1116. Nairobi. Ukamba Province. Kenia. June 24, 1920.)
White flax from the experimental farm at Kibos."

OCTOBER 1 TO ])K<'EM:bEK 31, lit2<.». 23

51483 to 51544-Continuecl.

51516. LupiNtTS sp. Fabacese. Lupine.
"(No. 959. Moshi, Tanganyika Territory. April 1.5, 1920.) An im-
portant element of the vegetation ; has a large root."

51517. Met.othria sp. Cucurbitacefip.

"(No. 1039. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to Meru. Kenia Province.
Kenla. .Tune 15, 1920.) A small red cucumber, should be similar to No'
436 [S. P. I. No. 49700]."

51518. MiTs.v r.NSETE Gmel. Musace;Te. Banana.
"(No. 985. En route from Muzambi to Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia.

May 21, 1920.) The most beautiful plant of the mountain ravines."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35236.

51519. Olea rHiiYSOPnvLLA Lam. Oloacoa\

"(No. 1161. Kijabe, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 5, 1920.) The
>vild olive of the highlands of East Africa ; a rather large tree."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42834.
51520 to 51524. Oeyza sativa L. Poaceae. Rice.

51520. "(No. nil. Nairobi. Ukamba I'rovinoe. Kenia. .fune 24
1920.) Variety M'bale, from Labaki."

51521. "(No. 1112. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. .Tunc 24.
1920.) Variety Kisuke, from the Oharra region."

51522. "(No. 1113. Nairobi. Ukamba Province, Kenia. .Tune 24.
1920.) Variety Abulu, Irum the Charra region."

51523. "(No. 1121. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. .lune 24.
1920.) From the experiment station, Kibos."

51524. "(No. 1122. Nairobi, Ukamba Province. Kenia. .June 24,
1920.) From the experiment station, Kibos."

51525. Panicum geminatum Forsk. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 1020. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. June 14, 1920.) A fine river
grass."

51526. I'EiXNiSETTjM sp. Poacese. Grass.
" (No. 998 Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. June 12. 1920.) A plumelike

grass very abundant in the desert section, just between the acacia-tall
grass and the acacia-short grass region. It is a very promising looking
grass."

51527. Pennisetum sp. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1041. En route from.Uaso Nyiro River to Meru, Kenia Province,

Kenia. June 15, 1920.) A timothylike grass, rather tall and blanched.
-An important grass on dark ' cotton ' soil."

51528. PiiASEOT-US VULGARIS L. FabacofP. Common beau.

" (No. 1130. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Re<l
beans grown by the natives in the Meru district and sold in the Nairobi
market."

51529. Olitoki.\ teknatea L. Fabace;e.

" (No. 1009. Meru. Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12. 1920.) A small
vine with small seeds from the desert near the Uaso Nyiro River."

51530. Physalis peruviana L. Solanacea?. Poha.
" (No. 1132. Nairobi, Ukamba Province. Kenia. June 25, 1920.) The

Cape gooseberry, one of the most valuable plants of East Africa iind
South Africa for making jam; it has a very tart taste."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48181.

51531. Rhus sp. Anacardiaceae.

" (No. 1072. En route from Chuka to Enibu, Kenia l*ru\ ince, Kenia.
June 16. 1920.) A small tree, very ornamental when heavily loaded with
fruits. The fruits are light green, turning red. and rcsenible riioke-
cherries."

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51483 to 51544— Continued.

51532 to 51534. Ridxr.s communis L. Euphorbia cea>. Castor-bean.

51532. "(.\(). 988. Mem. Kenia Province. Kenia. May 2G, 1920.)
From the market ; iLsed by the Kikuyus to make a red nnul paste
for hair dressing and for decorating their bodies and clothing."

51533. "(No. 1015. Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 10, 1920.)
Castor-bean.s grown at Meru."

51534. "(No. 1124. Nairobi, Ukiimba Province, Kenia. .Tune 24,
1920.) Castor-beans from the experimental farm at Kibos."

51535. Rusrs sp. Rosacea^. Blackberry.
"(No. 1073. En route from Chuka to Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia.

June 16, 1920.) The only blackberry seen in Africa. The fruit is a
little reddish, but it appears to be a true wild blackberry, with a fairly
good flavor."

«

51536. RuBus sp. Rosacese. Raspberry.
"(No. 1100. Fort Hall, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 17, 1920.) A

red raspberry of fair flavor."

51537. Senecio sp. Asteracefe.

"(No. 1151. Kijabo, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 5, 1920.) A tall
yelIow-flowei*ed vine with very fleshy leaves; the vine covers low trees."

51538. Sesamum orientale L. Pedaliacese. Sesame.

"(No. 1117. Nairobi. Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Sim-
sitJi. From the experimental farm at Kibos."

51539. Sesban .cp. Fabacefe.

"(No. 10.58. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia.
Jui>e IG, 1920.) A long-podded leguminous plant with the pods and
petioles armed with stinging hairs. Seeds very small."

51540. Sida sp. Malvacefe.

"(No. 1033. En route from Ua.so Nyiro River to Meru, Kenia Province,
Kenia. June 15, 1920.) P>eautiful white flowers li inches in diameter.
The hibiscus and its allies are the most prominent wild flowers of ea.«t^
central Africa."

51541. Solanum wkightii Benth. Solanacete.

"(No. 1141. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 3, 1920.) This
species here forms a fine ornamental tree. One tree plantefl in 1915 is
now 15 feet high, with fine clusters of purple flowers, which are very
attractive."

51542. Tei.fairia ped.^ta (J. E. Smith) Hook. Cucurbitacese.

"(No. 1133. Nairoln, I'kanibn I'rovince. Kenia. June 2."), 1920.)" .\
vigorous climbing vine, native to the coast of Zanzibar, which is said to
bear an enormous fruit up to 3 feet in length, always green in color.
The fruit is divided into five cells, each filled with a dense, fleshy, very
oily pulp. This pulp incloses seeds about an inch in diameter, a quar-
ter of an inch thick, aiKl very rich in oil, with a taste something like
that of the butternut. The native name in Zanzibar is Icounie. The
female flowers are very small, but the male flowers are about 2 inches
long and purplish and are borne in racemes. (Adapted from note by
Doctor Shantz and from Cnrds'fs Botanical Magazine, pi. 2751.)

For luevious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45923.

51543. TKiFOLifii sp. Fabaceic. Clover.
"(No. 1038. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to Meru, Kenia Province.

Kenia. June 15, 1920.) A Trifolium from the Themeda zone below
the forest along the stream."

51544. Verxoma sp. Asterace.ip.

"(No. 1036. En route from Uaso Nyiro River to ]Meru, Kenia Pi-ovince,
Kenia. .Tune 15, 1920.) A small bush in the grassland below the forest
zone."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER :{1, lt>20. 25

51545. Trifoliu3i tembense Fivs. Fabaci'iu. Clover.

From Keiiia. JIuterial collected by Dr. H. L. Shaiit/., A;<ricultur:il Ilxpluier
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Ut'ceivt'<l Ot-tober 20.
1920.
"(No. 1175. Near Ul)lands, Kiku.vu, Kenia ; altitude 7.G78 feet. .Fiil\ !t. 1020.)
A clover with small heads; fonn.'< hw^xv patches in very wet soil." i!<h<nilz.)

51546 to 51555.

From Kenia. Seeds collected b.y Dr. H. L. Sliantz. AKricultui'iil Kxplorcr of
the United States Department of Aiiriculture. Keceivt-d SeiilfUilier 7.
1920. Numbered October. 1920. (,)uoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51546. (Undi'ternuned. )

"(No. 904. Merile, Nyanzu Province, Kenia. .lune 12. 1920.) One of
the principal desert shrubs; about G feet high, resembling a buttonbush."

51547. ( IJndeternnned.)

"(No. 1012. Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. .Tune 15. 1920.) Miirah iu
tlie Somali language; also called 'Somali food.' A desert shrub G to 8
feet high, not spiny, with small leaves. The fruit consists of four orange
carpels, each covered with a thin sweet pulp."

51548. (Undetermined.) Fabacea'.

"(No. 1040. Uaso Nyiro Hiver, Kenia. June Id, 1920. ) A leguminous
l^l.-int with a two-seeded pod."

51549. ( I'ndeternuned. ) Fabaci'a'.

"(No. 1048. Uaso %iro River, Kenia. .Tune l.^>. 1920.) A tall legu-
nunou.s jilant."

51550. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 10.59. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province, Ivenla.
.Tune 16, 1920.) A small upright velvet bean."

51551. CoRni.v hoi.stii Gurke. l?oraginacert>.

"(No. 1074. Embu. Ivenla Province. Ivenia. .Tune 17. 1920.) A catal-
palike tree very abundant in this high country, where it is the principal
park tree. It is of good shape, with broad leaves, and often covered with
very delicate white flowers."

51552. (Undeternuned.)

"(No. 1144. Nairobi. Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 3, 1920.) A
large evergreen tree with trumpet-shaped upright flowers with five alter-
nate stamens and a purple mottled throat. It bears quantities of fruits
filled with seeds."

51553. Pentas zanzibakica (Klotzsch) Vatke. RubiaceiO.

"(No. 1147. Escarpment, Ukamba Province, Kenia. July 4. 1920.) A
very handsome Senec'olike vine with very fleshy large waxy leaves and
a large cluster of yellow flowers."

51554. p:ri.angea marginata (O. and H.) Moore. Asteracea?.

"(No. 1156. Kijabe. Ukamba Province. Kenia. July 5, 1920.) An
especially attractive plant with very large flowers."

51555. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1167. Kijabe, Ukamba Province. Kenia. July 5, 1920.) WUd
along banks of streams."

51556 to 51571.

From Bogota, Colombia'. Collected by Wilson Popen(je. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Receive<l No-
vember 1, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoc.

51556. CEitKis iiEXAGOXUs (L.) Mill. C^ictaceu'. Cactus.
"(No. 472. October 8, 1920.) Cuttings of a columnar cactus about

10 feet high, cultivated in a garden at Ouaduas, Cundinamarca. at an
altitude of about 3,300 feet."

Introduceil for the sy.stematic investigations of Dr. J. N. Rose, of the
United States National Herbarium.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51556 to 51571— Continued.

51557. Cyclantheea pedata (L. ) Schrad. Cucurbirac-e.-ip.

"(No. 470a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of a cucurbit commonly s<'M iti
the Bogota market."

For previous introduction, see S. 1*. I. No. 51390.

51558. DrRANTA repens L. Verbenace:e.

"(No. 482a. October 8. 1920.) Seeds of a shrub about 10 fe«^t high,
commou around the edges of tlie mesa (sabaua) of Bogota. It has small
graceful racemes of light-blue flowers, followed by large golden berrieo.
It resembles the Dnranta phimieri cultivated in Florida and California,
but apparently has larger fruits."

51559. Epiphyli.um OXYPETALUM (DC.) Haw. Cactacejr. Cactus.
"(No. 474. October 8, 1920.) Cuttings of a shrubby plant of the

Phyllocactus type about 8 feet high, cultivated in the patio of the Hotel
del Valle, Guaduas, Cundinamarca, at 3,300 feet altitude."

Introduced for the systematic investigations of Dr. J. N. Ro.<<e. of the
United States National Herbarium.

51560. Epiphyllum phyllanthoidks (DC.) Sweet. Cact:u-c;i'. Cactus.

"(No. 475. October 8. 1920.) Cuttings of a small plant with slender
columnar stems reaching to about 2 feet in height ; cultivated as a pot
plant in the patio of the Hotel Gonzalez, Facatativa, Cundinamarca, at
iii)out 8.600 feet altitude."

Introduced for the systematic investigations of Dr. J. N. Rose, of the
Ignited States National Herbarium.

51561. Epiphyllum sp. Cactacese. Cactus.

" (No. 471. October 8, 1920.) Cuttings of a broad-stemmed lloworiug
cactus of the Phyllocactus type, cultivated as a pot plant in the Hotel
■ Gonzalez, at Facatativa, at about 8,600 feet altitude."

Introduced for the systematic investigations of Dr. .1. X. Rose, of the
United States National Herbarium.

51562. Eugenia sp. Myrtaceai.

" (No. 479a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of airayan; many different
myrtaceous shrubs are known under this name in tropical America. This
particular one grows upon the edge of the sabana, near Facatativa, at
altitudes of 8..500 to 9,.j00 feet. It is an exceedingly handsome arbores-
cent shrub, with deep-green, almost glossy foliage and a great abimdance
of round fruits not quite half an inch in diameter, which change from
green through yellow to orange-scarlet as they ripen. The fruits are
edible, but of little value."

51563. Fbagaria chilofxsis (L. ) Duchesne. Rosacese. Strawberry.

" (No. 46Tn. October 8. 1920.) Seeds of fnita de Chile, often abbre-
viated to fruta ehil. This is one of the cultivated strawberries of the
Bogota region, quite distinct in character from the conuuon wlM straw-
berry (locally called Fragaria rrsca).

" The fruit is about an inch long, slender obovate in outline, with
rather few and large seeds and light-pink flesh of excellent aroma and
flavor. It is a form of rather distinct character and should be of inter-
est to those engaged in strawberry breeding. It may be mentioned that
cultivated strawberries are rare in Bogota. I have ,<eeu this form only
once."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40613.

51534. Fragauia vksca L. Rosacea-. Strawberry.

" (No. 485a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of fre-ta. the common wild
strawberry, found around the edges of the sabana of Bogota, principally
at altitudes of 7,000 to 8,000 feet. The fruits are nearly round, rarely
over an inch in diameter, with numerous very small seeds. In quality
they are fairly good ; sometimes they are dry and rather bitter, but
ordinarily are juicy and of very pleasant flavor."

For previous inti-od action, see S. P. I. No. 43997.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECHiMBER 31, 1920. 27

51556 to 51571— Continued.

51565. HYLOCKiJErs itndatI'S (H:nv.) I'.ritt. ami IJosc. ("iictjK-f.T.

Cactus.

"(No. 473. October 8, 1920.) Cuttings of the pltahaya ; several
plants go under this name in Cundinumarca. Tliis one, \vlii(!li comes
from La ICsperanza, altitude about 4.100 feet, appears to bo tbo eominoii-
est species. The fruit is edible and is brought to tlie Bogota market.
The plant was found climbing over a large rock in a coffee plantation."

Introduceil for the systematic investigations of Di-. .T. N. Rose, of the
United States National Herbarium.

51566. l.riMMs cKr(KSii.\NKSu IlooU. Kahacta'. Lupine.
"(No. 477a. October 8. 1020.) Seeds of chocho, from a dooryard on

the road between Facatutiva and Alban, Cundinaniarca, at an altitude
of about 8,800 feet. Several species of lupine are kno\m in Cundina-
niarca under this cdmmoii name. TIio one i-epresented by these see<ls
is a handsome half-woody shrub, a favorite gardeti plant on the sahana
of Bogota. It reaches a lieight of about 6 feet and is usually l»road and
bushy in liabit. Above the attractive foliage rise numcn'ous spikes of
varicolored, peulike flowers. The predominant colors are blue, lilac,
white, and yellow.

"To my mind this is a plant well worth cultivating in the United
States. In California and Florida it will probably grow as a perennial;
elsewhere possibly as an annual."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46057.

51567. Tacsonia manicAta Juss. Passifloracese.

"(No, 486a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of cumba de India. This is
one of the several species culti\'ated for their fruit on the sabana of
Bogota. It is not, as a fruit, as good as the curuba do VastlUa, but
I suspect that the vine is some\Ahat more oi'namental. The oblong green
fruits are about 3 inches long, with smaller seeds than the curuba de
CaKtilla, and the pulp is not so highly flavored."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35113.

51568. Tacsonia pinnatistipula (Cav.) Juss. Passifloracefe.

"(No. 468a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of gnlupa, from Nemocon,
Cundinaniarca. Both in flower and fruit it greatly resembles the curubas.
though from an economic standpoint it is not so valuable as some of the
latter. It is a climber, with attractive, deep-green, deeply-lobed leaves,
flowers 2 inches broad and of a livelier pink color than those of the com-
mon curuba. and round fruits. 2 inches thick, greenish yellow when ripe.
The pericarp or outer shell is thicker and more brittle than that of the
curubas. resembling in this i-espect the edible-fruited Passitloras. The
white juicy pulp is rather insipid, so that I can not reconnnend the fruit
very highly for eating. It should be worth cultivation as an ornamental."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33814.

51569. RuBus coGOTENSis H. B. K. Rosacejie. Blackberry.
"(No. 483a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of mora de picdra, a blackberry

common around the edges of the sabana of Bogota, at altitudes of 8,500
to 9,500 feet. The plant is a very vigorous grower, the canes reaching a
length of about 10 feet; they are semierect. The flowers are purplish
pink. The fruits, borne in rather large clusters, are about an indi in
diameter, nearly round, and are characterized by the large size of the
individual drupelets and the relatively small number of the latter which
compose the fruit. The color is almost black, the flavor very agreeable,
but the seeds are large and hard."

51570. jGaultheria pubifi.oka Blake. lOrieacea-.

"(No. 481a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of an attractive shrub, growing to
about 5 feet in height, found in the mountains near Facatat'va at alti-
tudes of 9,000 feet and more. It has small white flowers followed by a
profusion of white Ijerries, which render it very ornamental. It will
probably want a cool, moist climate for best results."

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS I.MPOETED,

51556 to 51571— Continued.

51571. :Monxixa pakvifloka H. 1\. K. I'olygalaceie.

"(No. 484a. October 8, 1920.) Seeds of a small, half-shrubby plant
fouud near the rnadsido at Zipacon, Cund!namarca, at an altitude of
about 8,000 feet. It l)ears pretty blue flowers which are followed by
oval, deep-blue, glossy berries nearly half an inch long."

51573 to 51588.

From Kenia. Seeds collected by I>r. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer of
the United States Department of Agriculture. Received October 20, 1920.
Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51572. Cappakis sp. Capparida<e:e.

"(No. 1190. Kisumu. Nyanza Province. July 11. 1920.) A plant
' called ' sul<i ' by the natives. The red fruits are eaten by birds."

51573. 'Cassia occidextalis L. C;Tesalpiuiacefe.

"(No. 1188. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.) A yellow-
flowered leguminous plant resembling Glycyrrhiza in habit."

A glabrous, ill-smelling weed, up to 3 feet high, with short, closely
crowded, axillary racemes of yellow flowers; of wide distribution in the
'"ropics. Tlie .seeds, sometimes called " negro coffee," are used in some
parts of the world as a substitute for coffee. (Adapted from Safford,
Useful Plants of Guam, p. 218.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42830.

51574. Crotalaria sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 1185. Kisumu. Nyanza Province. .Inly 11. 1920.) A small
hairy podded type."

51575. CrcT ^ns sii. Cururbitacea^.

"(No. 117.S. Kikuyu. Ukamba Pro\ ince. July !). 1020.1 A small
melon or gourd which smells delicious but is vi'ry bitter. It is of a light
greenish lemon color with indistinct greenish stripes and has warts on
the surface."

51576. Hibiscus sp. Malvacea?.

■'(No. nSi.j. Kisumu. Nyanza Province. July 11. ]!)20. i A hibiscus
with yellow flowers 2 inches in diameter."

51577 to 51581. Hor.rrs sorghum L. Poace.'e. Sorghum

(Soifihuin vulfinre Pers.)
.51577. ••(No. 1181. Fort Tenian. Nyanza Province. July 10. 1920.)
A small type 3 to 5 feet tall."

51578. "(No. 1182. Koru, Nyanza Province. July 10. 1920.) A
small type growing along the track."

51579. -rXo. 1197. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.)
Dense, dark wine-colored head and gooseneck."

51580. "(No. 1198. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.)
An open, red-tan head with very heavy fruits."

51581. "(No. 1199. Kisunui, Nyanza Pn)vin< e. July 11. 1920.)
A long white head."

For an illustration of sorghums Nos. .II.jTO to 51581. see Plate
VI.

51582. Leoxotis sp. Menthacefe.

"(No. 1192. Kisumu. Nyanza Province. July 11. 1920.) A strikingly
beautiful plant with orange-colored flowers: abundant in central Africa."

31583. ?.Iki)icago Hisi'iriA ui NTrcur.AiA (Willd.i Urltan. Fabaceje.

Bur clover.

"(No. 1179. Elmenteita, Naivasha Pr(»vince. July 9. liviO.) A small
bur clover which grows on very dry soil."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48522.

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51572 to 51588— Continued.

51584. Pennisetum schimpebi A. Rich. Poacese, Grass.
"(No. IISO. Nakuru, Naivasba Province. July 10, 1920.) A coarse

foxtail grass, not especially j,'ood. It stands up above the more palatable
grasses."

A densely cespitose grass, found mostly in dry places ; the stems become
more than 4 feet tall. The natives consider this a very good forage for
stock in general. The leaves yield a fiber which is used for making very
stout cord. (Adapted from Chiovenda, Etiopia, Osscrvazione liotaniche,
p. 66.)

51585. Senecio sp. Asteracere.

"(No. 1196. Kisunui, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.) An orange-
flowered rayless composite."

51586. Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. Bignoniacere. Yellow tecoma.
"(No. 1183. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.) One of the

most prominent street trees in East Africa."

A shrub or tree, cultivated in tropical regions for the sake of the
terminal panicles of large yellow flowers and the large compound leaves.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49873.

51587. OciMUM stJAVE Willd. Menthacese.

"(No. 1193. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.) A small,
white-flowered mint."

51588. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1191. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.) A small yellow
fruit which is very sweet ; it may not be edible."

51589 to 51593. Saccharum officinartim L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented by Edw. W. Knox, gen-
eral manager, Colonial Sugar-Refining Co. Received October 21, 1920.
Quoted notes by Mr. Knox.

" Seed collected by our manager of Macknade Mill, Herbert River,
Queensland."

51589. " Badila. A New Guinea variety of high yield and sweetness,
stout growth, and sound constitution."

51590. "H. Q. Jf26. A seedling grown by us in Queensland, of high
yield and sweetness, medium thickness, early maturing, medium con-
stitution."

51591. "1900 seedling. A Mauritius seedling of high yield and sweet-
ness, medium thickness, early maturing, medium constitution."

51592. "7 R. 42s. A seedling grown by us in Fiji; high yield, medium
quality ; suits medium to poor soils."

51593. " Goru. A New Guinea variety, of high yield, fair sweetness,
and medium constitution."

51594 to 51597.

From British East Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived October 25, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51594. Hakpachne schimpeki Hochst. Poacea*. Grass.
{Eragrostis schimperi Benth,)

"(No. 1210. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. July 11, 1920.) A small grass,
very abundant ; characteristic of the desert country."

A stout annual grass, native to Abyssinia, with dense cespitose stems
up to a foot high and narrow leaves up to 6 inches in length. The lax,
secund spikes are from 1 to 3 inches long. (Adapted from Hooker, Icones
Plantarum, vol. 4, pl- 1371.)

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51594 to 51597— Continued.

51595. Melotheia sp. Cneurbitacefe.

"(No. 1215. Port Bell, Buganda Province, Uganda. July 13, 1920.) A
small, shiny yellow, cucumberlike plant."

51596. THUXBEaiGiA sp. Acauthacese.

"(No. 1222. Jin ja, Eastern Province, Uganda. July 13, 1920.) A trum-
pet-flower vine with red and orange colored flowers."

51597. Tricholaena rosea Nees. Poace?e. Natal grass.
"(No. 1218. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Keuia. July 11, 1920.) Natal

grass."

51598 to 51601. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. Fabacese.

(C. psoraloides DC.) Guar.

From the Bombay Presidency, India. Seeds presented by Dr. Bhimbhai
M. Desai, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Surat, Gujarat. Received
October 27, 1920.

"An East Indian annual legume with long straight stems bearing an enormous
number of pods which do not open at maturity. The plant is usually 3 or 4
feet high, and each pod contains about seven pale, angular seeds. In India
the plant is grown both for green forage and for the seeds, which are used
mainly to fatten cattle, but also as human food. The green pods are also used
as a vegetable in the same manner as string beans.

" Guar may be grown in any part of the country where cowpeas succeed and
is more drought resistant than any other annual legume. It may be utilized
as hay, i^asturage, or silage." (C. V. Piper.)

The following varieties of guar :

51598. Deshi. 51600. Rozt.

51599. Pardcshi. 51601. Sofia.

" The Deshi guar is used for cattle feed only, while the other three varieties
are used for green-vegetable purposes." {Desai.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49S64.

51602 and 51603. Datura metel fastuosa (L.) Safford. Solanacese.

From the island of Guam. Seeds presented by Glen Briggs, agronomist.
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received ' October 29, 1920. Quoted
notes by Mr. Briggs.

An ornamental herbaceous annual, common throughout India and the East
Indies, varying in height from 2 to 6 feet. It has entire or deeply toothed
leaves about 6 inches long and flowers 7 inches or more in length, varying in
color from white to lavender or rose. The plant is propagated by cuttings.
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. ^6, p. 225.)

51602. "Double white-flowered variety, very scarce."

51603. "Double purple-flowered variety."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47671.

51604. ViTEX cuNEATA Tlionn. Verbenaceae.

From Kaduna, Northern Provinces, Nigeria. Seeds presented by the
director. Department of Agriculture. Received November 2, 1920.

"Xgalihi. A tree with dark-gray bark and leaves; not unlike though some-
what larger than the horse-chestnut, which it resembles also in the shape of
its strong-smelling flowers. Ink is prepared from its bark, and its black fruit
is used for food." {Schultse, The Sultafiate of Bornu, p. 97.)

51605. Maxgitera indica L. Anacardiaceae. Mango.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Budwood presented
by John F. Waby, acting curator. Department of Agriculture. Received
November 2, 1920.

"This was grown at the St. Clair Experiment Station, Trinidad." (Waby.)
" Pere Louis. Size small ; form roundish oblong, reniform, swollen at the
nak (stigmatic point) ; nak 2.5 centimeters above the apex; surface greenish

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yellow to deep yellow, with a suggestion of red ; Icnticols sniiill, miiueroiis,
brownish ; bloom bluish white ; skin medium thick ; seed large ; fiber rather
abundant, fine; flesh yellow, tender, and juicy; quality good, moderately vigor-
ous. Monoembryonic. Season, July." ( lVt'.s7( /•, Bulletin Xo. JS, Kurcait of
Agriculture, rhilippine Islands, p. 27.)

51606. PoLAKOWSKiA TACACO PittitT. Cucurbitaccic.

From San .Tose, Costa lliea. Fruits presented by Ot6n Jimenez, Depart-
ment of r.otany. National Museum. Received November 3, H)i:n.

A cucurbitaceous plant, the fruit of which is used as a green vegetaidc. It i.s
a near relative to the chayote, but the fruit is smaller, fusiform, beset with
stiff si»ines at the base, and has a quite ditTerent flavor. It is one of the iirim-
itive foods of the natives of Costa Rica, where it grows wild in moist, shady
places of the temperate region, and its use as a vegetable has readily been
adopted by the Spanish Costa Ricans. The fruits, about 2i inches long and li
inches broad, hang from short stems and are picked while still green. After
removing the basal spines they are boiled in water, or pickled, or made into pre-
serves. They are also a favorite addition to the native soups. (Adapted from
note of Pitticr under S. P. I. No. 262U.)

" The kinds which are cultivated contain very little fiber. They are used in
many ways, as greens, pickled, as dessert, as a vegetable, etc.^ and in any one
of these ways are very popular with us, and rightly so, I beleve. The most
conmion way consists in cooking the entire fruit with the leaves. AVlien cooked,
the skin comes off easily, and by pressing with the thumb and finger the seed
comes out easily ; all that remains, with the exception of a little fiber, is eaten."
(Jimenes.)

51607 to 51612.

From Salisbury. Rhodesia, Africa. Seeds presented by H. G. Mundy, agri-
culturist and botanist, Department of Agriculture. Received November
4, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Mundy, except as otherwise stated.

51607. Canavali ens.iforme (L.) DC. FabaceJi^. Jack bean.
" Gotani bean."

" The jack beau is a native of the West Indies and the adjacent main-
land and is a bushy, semierect annual with coarse stems, thickish leaves,
purplish flowers, and hard, white pods, 9 to 14 inches long, each con-
taining 10 to 14 white seeds. Usually the roots are v/ell tubercled, and
the plant will withstand much drought. It is remarkably free from in-
sects and fungous diseases. It is valuable as forage and as a cover crop
or for green manure." (C. V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49259.

51608. DoLicHOS LABLAB L. Fabacefc. Hyacinth bean.
"Woodforde's dolichos bean; also known as n\Q Painted Lady bean."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47978.

51609 to 51611. HoLcus SORGHUM L. Poacete. Sorghum.

(Soryhum vulgarc Pers.)

51609. "Jiha Kafir corn."

51610. "M'bele; native variety of Kafir corn."

51611. " Birdproof Kafir corn."
51612. Stizolobium niveum (Roxb.) Kuntze. Fabaceie.

" White stringless velvet bean."

"This has now been cultivated in Florida and other Southern States
for several vears. It requires about the same length of time to mature
as the Florida velvet bean (Stizolobium deeringianum Bort) or is per-
haps slightlv earlier. It is, however, much more prolific in seed pro-
duction and is therefore likely to come into prominent use. It also
has the advantage over the Florida velvet bean in being wholly devoid
of stinging hairs." [C. V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I- No. 46449.

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51613 and 51614.

From Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds presented by Dr. P. D. Barnhart. Received
November 4, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Barnhart.

51613. DicENTEA CHKYSANTHA Walp. Papaveracese.

" Our yellow-flowered bleeding heart. It grows at an altitude of 2..50O
feet in the Coast Range Mountains."

A glaucous perennial with stiff, coarse, leafy stems 2 to 3 feet high
and bipinnate leaves a foot or more in length. The yellow flowers, about
half an inch long, are borne in large racemose panicles. In California,
where it is native, it is sometimes called "golden eardrops." (Adapted
from Jepson, Flora of Western Middle California, p. 210.)

51614. Myeciabia edulis (Yell.) Skeels. Myrtacese.
{Eugenia edulis Yell.)

" Of fine flavor, but too seedy to be of commercial value. It is a
very prolific bearer and evergreen."

The caml)uca, a native of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is com-
monly cultivated in that country for its fruit. The tree bears the fruits
both on the small limbs and on the trunk. These fruits are oblate, about
1^ inches long, with smooth orange skin, and the flesh is divided into two
portions. The flrm outer flesh is about a quarter of an inch thick,
leathery and very acid, while the inner flesh, which constitutes the
edible part of the fruit, is soft, translucent and jellylike, and subacid
in flavor. It is highly esteemed by the Brazilians.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37829.

51615. RuBus MACROPHYLLUS Weilie and Xees. Rosacefe.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received No-
vember 5, 1920.

"From St. Martin, Alpes Maritimes, France, at on altitude of about 4.000 feet.
The fruit is acid and about seven-eighths of an inch in diameter." (Trabut.)

This is a very variable shrub, native to the British Isles. It has arching,
very prickly stems, quinate or ternate usually hairy leaves, and panicles of
pinkish or white flowers. (Adapted from Soioerby, English Botany, vol. 3, p.
111.)

51616. Fragaria nilgerrensis Sclilecht. Rosacese. Strawberry.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Yilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received November 6. 1920.

This vigorous and hardy strawberry was introduced from China under the
direction of Maurice de Yilmorin and is remarkable for its tufted habit, hairy
foliage, its small white flowers, and especially for its small, insipid, white
hairy fruits. (Adapted from Journal Society Natianale d' Horticulture, vol. 21,
p. 189.)

51617t RiBEs LONGERACEMOSUM Fraiich. GrossulariacejB.

From Elstree, Hertfordshire, England. Cuttings presented by Vicary
Gibbs, Aldenham House. Received November 10, 1920.

" This species, found in the mountains of western China, bears large black
fruits of good flavor, in racemes a foot and a half long." (Wilson, A Naturalist in
Western China, vol. 2, p. 31.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40458.

Introduced for experiments to determine the resistance of currants to the
white-pine blister rust.

51618 to 51622. Holcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Surat, Gujarat, India. Seeds presented by Bhimbhai M. Desai, Dep-
uty Director of Agriculture. Received November 11, 1920.

Sweet sorghums introduced for the Office of Sugar-Plant Investigations.

51618. Hundi Joicar. 51621. Sundhia Jotear.

51619. Nihca Joicar. 51622. Utavli Joicar.
51620. Red (Ratalio) Jowar.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 33

51623. Protea argentea L. Proteacese.
(Lencadendron argenteum R. Br.)

From South Africa. Seeds received through the Federal Horticultural
Board. Received Novemher 11, 1920.

The loittehoom, or silver-leaf pine, is a beautiful tree found native only in the
immediate vicinit.v of Cape Town, Cape Province, whore it grows up to 50 feet in
height. The numerous white silljy leaves, which are lanceolate and up ta
7 inches long, are now an article of commerce, being used for curios, mats, book-
marks, etc. ; when dry they take ink or paint and are then sold with texts or
small scenes depicted on them. (Adapted from Sim, Forests and Forest Flnra
of Cape. Colony, p. 294.)

For pi'evious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41420.

51624. PiiLEUM PRATENSE L, PoacGse. Timothy.

From Ayr, Ayrshire. Scotland. Seeds purchased from McGill & Smith
(Ltd.), Received November 15, 1920.
" Scotch timothy seed." (McGni d Smith.)
Locally grown seed introduced for timothy-bi'eeding investigations.

51625 and 51626.

From Caracas. Venezuela. Seeds presented by Henry Pitlicr. Received
November 16, 1920.

51625. Eugenia sp. Myrtacese.
Sent without notes from Caracas.

51626. IMYKciAPaA sp. Myrtacese.

" (hiaynbo pesjna. This is a small tree with a spreading, depressed
crown. The flowers are small, white, with a four-celled ovary ; the fruits
are globose, slightly depressed, 2.5 to 4 centimeters long, with dark-purple
smooth skin, a white, sweet-acidulate mesocarp, and one to four seeds. It
is a great favorite with the natives and often cul'ivated. In fact, I have
seen it only under cultivation, although I am assured it also grows wild
around Valencia." {Pittier.)

51627 to 51658.

Fi-om East Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Sep-
tember 9, 1920. Quoted notes by Dr. Shantz.

51627. Acacia sp. Mimosacese.

" (No. 1108. Lasamis, Nyanza Province. Kenia. June 13, 1920.) An
acacia."

51628. Amomum sp. Zinziberaeere.

"(No. 1003. Near Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12, 1920.) A
plant with beautiful foliage which branches like that of Alpinia. The
deep reddish purple fruit is partly hidden by the chocolate-colored bracts
and is borne in clusters. The fruit, which is quite peppery, is eaten by the
natives."

51629. Amomum sp. Zinziberacese.

"(No. 1004. Near Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12. 1920.) Sim-
ilar to the preceding, but the fruits are more clustered, the bracts are not
visible, and the fruit is not eaten, .so far as I know; the fruits are very
oi'namental."

51630. Andropogon insculptus Hochst. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1075. Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 17, 1922.) A grass

with a forked head, abundant in this section, especially lower down,
toward Fort Hall."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32447.

51631. A\-ENA STERiLis L. Poaceffi. Oats.
" (No. 1125. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Black

oats from the farm at Kabete."

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 495GS.

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51627 to 51658— Continued.

51632. Cassia didymorotkya Fres. Csesalpiniacese.

" (No. 1010. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia.
June 12, 1920.) A beautiful shrub, abundant in this section and culti-
vated in Belgian Kongo. It blooms and seeds abundantly."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43649.

51633. Crotalabia sp. Fabacere.

" (No. 1031. En route from the Uaso Nyiro River to IMeru, Kenia
Province, Kenia. June 15, 1920.) About 6 feet tall, with large pods and
yellow flowers."

51634. Crotalakia sp. Fabacere.

" (No. 1047. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 15, 1920.)
About 6 feet tall ; from the zone below the forest."

51635. DiGiTAKiA NODOSA Pari. Poacere. Grass.
" (No. 1042. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 15, 1920.)

From the short-grass area."

51636. Eragrostis sp. Poacea?. Grass.
" (No. 8.50. Ngano Ngano, Urundi. March 17, 1920.) Abundant as a

semiruderal."

51637. Erythrina sp. Fabace£e. Grass.

"(No. 1064. Chuka, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 16, 1920.) Red
beau tree, a prominent wild tree in the forest here ; it Is wild over much
of central Africa and is used as an ornamental in many places."

51638. GuizoTiA ABYSsiNiCA (L. f.) Cass. Asteracese.

"(No. 1126. Naii'obi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920. ) From
the farm at Kabete."

An annual, up to 8 feet high, native to Abyssinia. It has narrow op-
posite leaves, showy yellow flower heads, and black, shiny seeds. It is
cultivated in Abys.sinia for the oil contained in the seeds. (Adapted from
Chiovenda, Etlopia, Osservazione Botaniche, p. 27.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44789.

51639. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacese. Morning-glory.
"(No. 999. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12, 1920.)

A large leafless (at flowering time) Ipomoea with large purple flowers. It
makes a very atti-active desert shrub."

51640. MoMORDicA TRiFOLiOLATA Hook. f. Cucurbitacefe.

"(No. 997. Meru. Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12, 1920.) A cucum-
berlike fruit with ribbed outer surface ; reddish yellow inside, with very
red seeds surrounded by edible pulp."

51641. MoMORDicA scHiMPERiANA Naud. Cucurbitaceae.

"(No. 1007. Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12, 1920.) A cucum-
ber with protuberances on the surface. The seeds are covered with red
pulp ; eaten by the natives."
51642 to 51644. Oryza sativa L. Poaceae. Rice.

51642. "(Xo. 1110. Nairobi. Ukamba I»rovince, Kenia. June 24,
1920. ) Variety Henna, from Witu."

51643. "(No. 1114. Nairobi. Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24.
1920.) Variety Fine, from the Charra region."

51644. "(No. 1120. Nairobi, T'lcaniba Province. Kenia. June 24,
1920.) From the experiment station at Kibos."

51645. Pappophorum abys.sinict;m Hochst. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 995. Merile, Nyanza Province, Kenia. June 12, 1920.) Not

especially abundant, but occasional in the dry de.sert country."

An annual cespitose grass with erect stems 2 to 4 feet high and linear
leaves. (Adapted from Flora, vol. 3S, p. 202.)

51646. Paspalum dilatatum Poir. Poaceae. ' Grass.

" (No. 1137. Kabete, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 26, 1920.) One
of the most successful introduced plants in this section."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 36

51637 to 51658— Continued.

" This grass has long been introduced in the Southern States, where
it is widely distributed. It is a valuable grass for pasturage, particularly
on rich land, and not infrequently is cut for hay. It goes very com-
monly under the name of Dallis grass, but is sometimes called water
grass and not infrequently simply paspalum. The grass is a native of
Argentina, but is now extensively cultivated in Australia, New Zealand,
South Africa, and in general throughout the Tropics." {Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35068.

51647. Pennisetum sp. Poacese. Grass.
" (No. 1001. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12,

1920.) A desert grass which grows just on the desert side of the The-
meda grassland."

51648. Pennisetum ciLiARE (L.) Link. Poaceae. Grass.

"(No. 1023. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 15,
1920.) A promising grass for desert regions, in which it is quite
abundant."

51649. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean.

"(No. 1129. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) The
' rose-coco ' bean, produced in four months at the farm at Kabete."

51650. Phaseolus sp. Fabacese.

" (No. 1008. Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 12, 1920.) A small-
seeded small vine near the Uaso Nyiro River."

51651. RiciNUS COMMUNIS L. Euphorbiacese. Castor-bean.
"(No. 1119. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 24, 1920.) Cas-
tor-beans from the experimental station at Kibos."

51652. Sporobolus sp. Poaceae. Grass.
" (No. 1025. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 15,

1920.) A fine pasture grass."

51653. Vernonia sp. Asteracese.

"(No. 1057. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia.
June 16, 1920.) Very ornamental because of its unusually large flowers."

51654. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1016. Meru, Kenia Province, Kenia. June 16, 1920.) A vine,
abundant here, which may be a morning-glory,"

51655. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1017. Lasamis, Nyanza Province, Kenia. June 30, 1920.) A
shrub with thick oval leaves and flowers resembling those of the passion
flower, with many white stamens. The ripe fruit is reddish or yellowish
and filled with seeds. It is eaten in the same manner as chilies and
much prized. It has a sharp peppery smell and a sharp pleasant taste
and would probably be very useful in making highly seasoned dishes, such
as chowchow."

51656. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1054. En route from Meru to Embu, Kenia Province, Kenia.
June 16, 1920. An ampelopsislike vine with a brick-red grapelike single-
seeded fruit and rather fleshy leaves. It is common throughout central
Africa."

51657. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1107. Lasamis, Nyanza Province, Kenia. June 13, 1920.) A
small evergreen tree found along dry river beds. It looks like a Buxus
and is called ' wild coffee.' "

51658. Pentzia incana (Thunb.) Kuntze. Asteraceie. Karroo bush,
"(No. 1134. Nairobi, Ukamba Province, Kenia. June 25, 1920.) The

karroo bush does well here, although the climate is cool and compara-
tively damp. This indicates that the karroo bush might do well in both
desert and humid regions."

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51659. Plactjs balsamifer (L.) Baill. Asteraceae.
[Blumea balsamifera DC.)

From Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States. Seeds collected by J. F.
Rock, Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agri-
culture. Received November 13, 1920.

" A large plant from which the Chinese make camphor ; grows here in waste
land." (Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51036.

51660 to 51667. CAPSicrrM annuum L. Solanacese. Red pepper.

From Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. Seeds presented by the director, Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received October 15, 1920. Quoted notes by the
director.

" Seeds of- various varieties of pepper brought to market here."

51660. "Agi-olina nem." 51664. " Mantjie rood."

51661. "Alatta." 51665. " Papegaai."

51662. " Madame Jeannette gell." 51666. " Prasoro or Eateo misie."

51663. " ilontjie gell." 51667. " Salm."

51668. Gynocardia odorata R. Br. Flacourtiace^e.

From Calcutta, Bengal, India. Seeds purchased from Smith, Stanistreet
& Co. (Ltd.), through James A. Smith, American consul general. Re-
ceived November 1, 1920.

A moderate-sized evergreen tree, native to northwestern India from Sikkim
eastward to Rangoon, Burma. It bears round, hard fruits on the stem and
main branches ; these are used for fish poison. The seeds were long supposed to
be the source of chaulmoogra oil; the true source was discovered in 1899 to
be Taraktogenos kurzii.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49636.

51669 to 51695.

From Wageningen, Netherlands. Seeds presented by C J. Hessing, bot-
anist, Instituut voor Veredeling van Landbouwgewassen. Received No-
vember 3, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Hessing.

51669 to 51676. Phleum pbatexse L. Poacese. Timothy.

51669. "No.l. Cultivated timothy, Holland."

51670. " No. 2. Wild timothy growing near Wageningen."

51671. "No. 3. Cultivated timothy, Holland."

51672. " No. 4. High-growing timothy, own culture."

51673. "No. 5. A geniculate variety from Holland."

51674. " No. 6. Wild, growing near Alkraaar."

51675. " No. 7. Wild, growing in light clay near Zutphen."

51676. "No. 8. Wild, from Switzerland."

51677 to 51682. Secale cekeale L. Poacefe. Rye.

51677. "No. 8. Petkusscr X Kriiger:'

51678. "No. 9. Kriiger r

51679. " No. 10. From Zealand Island, Denmark."

51680. "No. 11. Buhlendorfer."

51681. " No. 12. Klooster:'

51682. "No. 13. Petkusserr

51683 to 51695. Tbiticum aestivtjm L. Poaceie. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)

51683. " No. 1. Millioen III B."

51684. "No. 2. Imperial:'

51685. "No. 3. Concurrent."

51686. "No. 4. Matador."

51687. "No. 5. Essex:'

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 37

51669 to 51695— Continued.

51688.

" No. 6.

Geldeische liis."

51689.

" No. 7.

From Zealand Island, Denmark

51690.

" No. 14.

Imperial II D."

51691.

" No. 15.

Millioen II."

51692.

" No. 16.

Batautve."

51693.

" No. 17.

Millioen IV."

51694.

" No. 18.

Squarehead."

51695.

" No. 19.

Wilhelmina."

51696. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub. Fabaceaj. Guar.

(C. psoraloides DC.)

From St. Thomas Mount, Madras, India. Seeds presented by G. A. D.
Stuart, Director of Agriculture. Received November 16, 1920.

An erect East Indian annual, 3 to 6 feet high, bearing an enormous number of
pods which are used as a vegetable lilie string beans. The plant can be grown
for forage, hay, and silage in any part of the country where the cowpea succeeds,
and is more drought resistant than any other annual legume.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49902.

51697. SoLANUM sp. Solanacese. Wild potato.

From Bogota, Colombia. Tubers presented by Hermano Apoliiiar-Maria,
Institute de la Salle. Received November 16, 1920.
" Tubers of a wild potato from the Paramos de Quasca, growing at an altitude
of 3,100 meters." {ApoUnar-Mana.)

51698. PiSTACiA LENTiscus L. Anacai'diacese.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received November 16, 1920.

" A very ornamental bush or small tree which will grow in the very driest po-
sitions— for instance, in a fissure of a vertical rock. The wood of this plant
Is very strong and can be used for making excellent handles for pickaxes and
such tools which have to resist heavy wear." {Proschowsky.)

A small tree which is found along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, where
it forms a bushy thicket. The evergreen, pinnate, shining leaves exhale a
strong aromatic odor when bruised. The tree is particularly ornamental when
in flower ; the pistillate flowers are purplish green, and the bright purple, very
small staminate flowers are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The fruits are
the size of lentils and are black when ripe. They are eaten by the natives. The
fruits contain an edible, green oil, which is preferred by the Turks to olive oil.
In Tunis this oil is largely used for lighting. (Adapted from Bulletin Soci4t6
Horticole Tunisie, vol. IJf, p. 69.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 9426.

51699. Anacarditjim occidentale L. Anacardiacese. Cashew.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Dr. Frederic N. Coding,

American consul general. Received November 18, 1920.

" Seeds of the marafion, which grows wild in the coastal I'egion of this

country. The pear-shaped fnait is about 3 inches long; one variety is bright

shining yellow, the other bright shining red. The taste is mildly acid and

rather pleasant." (Goding.)

51700. Partheniuji argentatum A. Gray. Asteraccai. Guayule.

From Marfa, Tex. Plants pi-esented by R. A. Epperson. Received No-
vember 18, 1920.
The guayule is a spreading, much-branched shrub, rarely as much as 3
feet in height, with small greenish, silvery gray leaves and a profusion of
small yellow flowers borne in loose clusters on slender stems. The shrub l.s

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

native to a comparatively small area in southwestern Texas and northern
Mexico.

Unlike most other rubber-producin!:,' plants, the bark of the gnayule contains
no latex, the rubber being in the cellular tissue of the epidermis and to a
certain extent in the branches and leaves. The dried plants are ground, and
the rubber is extracted by one of several chemical processes. Although guayule
rubber is not of the highest grade, it has a possible future, because the plant
will grow in semiarid regions, it does not suffer from light frosts after pass-
ing the seedling stage, and the plants may be gathered throughout the year.
(Adapted from Commerce Reports No. 1^9, June 26, 1918.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47955.

51701. Phaseolus vut.garis L. Fabacese. Common bean.

From Santa Ines, Chile. Seeds presented by A. Fernandez, through
Salvador Izquierdo. Received November 22, 1920.

Chilean bean.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5119S.

51703. Pyrus malifolia Spach. Malacese. Pear.

From Paris, France. Cuttings presented by Prof. D. Bois, Museum d'His-
toire Naturelle. Received November 23, 1920.
A handsome tree which is a hybrid of doubtful origin, possibly a seedling
from P. auricMlaris; the original specimen, 30 feet high, grew in Paris. The
leaves are roundish oval, nearly always cordate at the base, and the flowers
are 1 to 11 inches across. The fruit is broadly turbinate, about 2 inches long,
and deep yellow when ripe.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44048.

51703. AsiMiNA TRILOBA (L.) Duiial. Annonaceae. Papaw.

From McConnelsville, Ohio. Budwood presented by H. D. Tennent. Re-
ceived November 26, 1920.

" The largest late sort of which I know and the mildest in flavor when in
best condition." (Tennent.)

"Fruit large and of excellent quality." (David Fairchild.)

51704. Chayota edulis Jacq. Cucurbitaceae. Chayote.
(Sechium ed^lle Swartz.)

From Antigua, Guatemala. Fruits presented by W. Cameron Townsend,
through Herndon W. Goforth, American vice consul, city of Guatemala.
Received November 29, 1920.
"Guisquil de papa. The very best variety which has yet come under the
range of my observations is the guisquil de papa (potato chayote) of Antigua.
This is a broadly obovoid fruit about 4 inches in length, plump, perfectly
smooth on the surface (though with brownish cracks when fully ripe), and of
a dull ivory-white color. This variety is unusually mealy and is of much better
flavor than most others. It is, to my mind, the one which should be dis-
seminated most widely in the United States." (Wilson Popenoe.)

51705. Amygdalus communis X persica. Amygdalacege.

Peach-alm-ond hybrid.

From Morgan Hill, Calif. Seeds presented by Leonard Coates. Received
December G, 1920.

"A peach-almond hybrid which, Mr. Coates says, bears fruits looking in
their early stages like green peaches but in early September the flesh begins
to split open and expose the almondlike pit. He has tried this as a stock and
finds that it produces the branching roots of a peach but is more vigorous than
any other stock. He guarantees tliat these seeds will make double the growth
of the ordinary peach seeds in the nursery row. This hybrid was procured
by Mr. Coates from a man living near Los Gatos." (David Fairchild.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 39

51706. RuBus iMACROCAurus Bentli. Rosacea?. Colombian berry.

From Bogota, Colombia. Plants collected by Wilson roi)enoe, A^'ricultuial
ExiJlorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Keeeived No-
vember 10, 1920.

.."(No. 495. Bogota, Colombia. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1108.) The
giant Colombian blackberry, from El Penon, near Sibate, Cundinamarca, Co-
lombia."

For previous description, see S. P. I. No, 51401.

51707 to 51739.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by the director, Plant-Breeding
Station. Received October 26, 1920.

51707. Bentinckia nicobarica (Kurz) Beccari. Phoenicace?e. Palm.
An elegant little palm with a habit resembling thiit of a Kentia ; its

native home is the Nicobar Islands, Indian Ocean. The pinnate, irregu-
larly divided fronds are large and spreading, and the branched spadix
bears small purplish berries. (Adapted from Revue Horticole, vol. 6S,
p. 2.'i9.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 7569.

51708. Calamus scipionum Lour. Phoenicacese. Battan palm.

(Dacmonorops fisstis Blume. )

The typical form of this rattan is 40 to 60 feet in height, with alternate,
pinnatisect leaves 4 or 5 feet long ; the male spadix is 20 feet long and
the female 10 feet, and the small ovoid fruits are about one-third of an
inch in diameter. This rattan is native to Malays'a, whoro (he canes are
employed for making furniture, etc., for which purpose it is especially
suitable because of the ease with which it splits. (Adapted from Heyne,
Nuttige Planten van Nederlandsch-Indie, vol. 1, p. 89, and Hooker, Flora
of British India, vol. 6, p. 461.)

51709. Cakyota mitis Lour. Phcenicacere. Palm.

A Malayan palm about 20 feet high with a straight cylindrical trunk 4
inches or more in diameter and bipinnate leaves 4 to 9 feet in length.
The palm is also found in the island of Reunion, where the natives extract
a fiber from it and also utilize the wool found in the axils of the leaves as
a textile. (Adapted from Grisaid and Vandcn-Berghe, Les Palniicrs
Utiles, p. J,3.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51128.

51710. Caryota rumphiana Mart. Phoenicaccfe. Palm.

An East Indian palm about the size of the coconut palm, with a smooth
trunk and graceful bipinnate leaves composed of segments with truncate
jagged tips. From the central pith of the bark a sago is prepared which
is eaten in times of scarcity. (Adapted from Heyne, Nuttiyc Planten
ran Nederland$ch-Indie, vol. 1, p. 106.)

51711. Chrysalidocarpus lucubensis Beccari. Phoenicaceie. Palm.
A rather tall palm from the island of Nossi Be, Madagascar, with

elongate pinnate fronds composed of rigid swordlike segments up to 3
feet in length. The obovate fruits are about half an inch long. (Adapted
from Enyler, Botanische Jahrhiiclier, vol. 38, Beihlatt 87, p. So.)

51712. Daemonorops trtchrous Miquel. Phrenicaceti.'. Palm.
A rattan from the island of Billiton, East Indies, where it inhabits

both the lowlands and the highlands. The stems are about an inch thick,
indented at the nodes, with internodes up to 8 inches in length. The uiii)er
surface of the stem is gray, and the stems are very hard to split. It is
known as " rotan nanga " by the natives ; so far as is known it is not
used. (Adapted from Heyne, Nuttige Planten van Nedcrlandscti-1 ndie,
vol. 1, p. 99.) ■

51713. Dam MARA alba Runi])!). Pinncea-.
(Agathis lornnthijolia Salisl). )

A handsome tree growing to 100 feet in height, with a trunk 8 feet in
diameter, straight and branchless for two-thirds its length. It is of great
commercial importance on account of its yield of the traiispiirent dammar

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51707 to 51739— Continued.

resin, extensively used for varnish. It is a native of the East Indian
Archipelago and mainland. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical
Plants, p. 161.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51129.

51714. Drymophloeus ambiguus Beccari. Pha?nicace{e. Palm.

A small spineless palm, less than 8 feet high, native to New Guinea,
with pinnate fronds about 4§ feet long and fleshy ovoid fruits nearly an
inch in length. (Adapted from Bcccnri, Malesia, vol. 1, p. Ji2.)

51715. Dbymophloeus pkopixqul's Beccari. Phoenicacefe. Palm.
A rather small palm, native to New Guinea, with a stem up to 2i

meters high and 2 centimeters thick. The leayes, about li meters long,
are irregularly pinnate, with pinn.-e about 30 centimeters long. (Adapted
from Beccari, Malesia, vol. 1, p. j^3.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49532.

51716. Drymophloeus sp. Phoenicacere. Palm,

Received as Actitwphloeus inacarthurii, for which a place of publica-
tion has not yet been found. The species of Actinophloeus are now gen-
erally referred to Drymophloeus.

51717. Drymophloeus sp. Pha?nicacese. Palm.
Received as Actinophloeus sanderiana, for which a place of publication

has not yet been found. The species of Actinophloeus are now generally
referred to Drymophloeus.

51718. Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Phceuicacefe. Oil palm.

Tlie oil palm is native to the western coast of Africa, but has become
distributed throughout the Tropics. The palm becomes 16 to 20 meters
in height and bears fruits of the size and form of a plum, yellow or
brownish at maturity, according to the variety.

These fruits, a thousand or more of which are borne upon one raceme,
have a hard, woody endocarp surrounded by a fibrous, fleshy pulp, which
contains a large percentage of oil. The seed contains an oleaginous
kernel which is exported to Europe under the name palmist e, or palm-nut
oil. The orange-colored oil from the pulp is known simply as palm oil,
and this is seen in Europe only in the solid state and is used in making
soap. The other oil, which is white, is used in making very fine soaps.
(Adapted from Capus and Bois, Les Produits Coloniaux, p. 294.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48633.

51719. Euterpe acuminata (Willd. ) Wendl. Phoenicacese. Palm.
(Oenocarpus utilis Klotzch.)

A graceful spineless palm from tropical South America, with a trunk
36 feet tall, terminated by about 10 pinnate fronds 7 or 8 feet long.
The black, roundish fruits are fleshy and about half an inch in diameter.
(Adapted from Linnaea, vol. 20, p. .'/-'/7.)

51720. Latania commersonh Gmel. Phoenicacese. Palm.
A palm from the island of Mauritius which reaches a height of 30 to

40 feet, with lightly spiny, fan-shaped leaves marked with red in young
trees. The leaves are used by the natives in making fans, hats, mats,
etc. (Adapted from Grisard and Vanden-Berghe, Les Pahniers Utiles,
p. 103.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4.5960.

51721. Latania loddigesii Mart. Phcenicacese. Palm.
A very robust palm, native to Mauritius, up to 50 feet in height. The

hairy leafstalks are 3 to 4 feet long, and the blades of the whitish fan-
shaped leaves are 3 to 5 feet in length. This species is cultivated
throughout the Tropics and when young makes a very decorative pot
plant. (Adapted from Rock, Ornamental Plants of Hauaii, p. 33.)

51722. Latania m;:rschaffeltii Lem. PhoenicacefP. Palm.

A palm 40 feet in height with densely tomentose petioles 5 to 8 feet
long, spiny on the young plants. The pale-green leaves are about 5 feet
in diameter, with divisions 2J feet long and 2 inches wide. This palm
grows abundantly on the island of Rodriguez, east of Mauritius.
(Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, vol. 31, p. I'/O.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 41

51707 to 51739— Continued.

51723. LicuALA RUMPHn Blume. PhcenicacetE. Palm.
A rather showy dwarf fan pahii gi-own for its peculiar habit and band-
some foliage. The slender stem bears a crown of Iong-i)etioled roundish
leaves, 3 feet or more in diameter, with 12 to 15 segments. The simply
branched spadix, 4 or 5 feet long, bears the small ellipsoid fruits, is'ative
to Celebes and Borneo. (Adapted from Blume, Ruinphki, vol. 2, p. ///.)

51724. Maetinezia EBOSA Linden. Phoenicacere. Palm.
A rather small South American palm, covered throughout with long

needlelike spines. The pinnate leaves consist of a few pairs of narrowish
leaflets at the base with a pair of broader ones at the apex, whicli is
truncate and ragged. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 1812, p.
1296.)

51725. Nenga schefferiana Beccari. Phoenicacea?. Palm.
A graceful spineless rather small Malayan palm with long-stemmed pin-
nate leaves and ellipsoid fruits about an inch in length. (Adapted from
Annales, Jardin Botaniqtie de Buitenzorg, vol. 2, p. 84.)

51726. Oncospekma filasientosum Blume. Phoenicacefc. • Palm.

An elegant palm with a trunk 30 to 40 feet high, distinctly annulate
and armed, and with a thick, graceful crown. The pinnate leaves are
10 to 12 feet long, with pinnre about a foot in length. This palm is
common on the borders of the paddy swamps in the Malay Peninsula.
(Adapted from Calcutta Journal of Natural History, vol. 5, p.JiG.'f.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49548.

51727. Pand'anus atrocarpus Griffith. Pandanacese. Screw pine.
A tree 40 to 60 feet high and about 6 inches in diameter, with linear

acuminate dark-green leaves 20 feet long and 4 inches wide. The fra-
grant white spikes are 4 to 6 inches long and the fruits an inch long.
The leaves are used for making coverings for carts, for ?.creens, hats,
etc. (Adapted from Ridley, Materials for a Flora of the Malayan Pen-
insula, pt. 2, p. 230.)

51728. Pandanus furcatus Roxb. Pandanacefe. Screw pine.
One of the most ornamental of the screw pines, attaining a height of

about 5 meters, with dark-green, linear, spiny leaves, 3 or 4 or more
meters long, gracefully arching and somewhat spirally arranged. The
whitish gray inflorescence emits a very agreeable odor. Native to the
East Indies. (Adapted from Revtie Horticole, vol. 51, p. 290.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39652.

51729. Pandanus labyrinthicus Kurz. Pandanacese. Screw pine.
A shrub 15 to 20 feet high, with erect-spreading branches, and a

slender, wartv trunk which sends out stiltlike, intricate aerial roots.
The somewhat leathery linear leaves, 4 to 6 feet long, are shining above,
with the margins and midribs densely spiny with curving white spines.
The drupes are shining olive green, becoming golden. Native to the
East Indies. (Adapted from Miquel, Annales Musei Botanici Lugduno-
Batavi, vol. 2, p. 53.)

51730. Pandanus polycephalus Lam. Pandanacea?. Screw pine.
An East Indian screw pine with leaves about 3 feet long and 2 inches

wide. The natives eat the young snow-white leaves, which are tender
and sweet, and also the unopened flower heads. (Adapted from Hcync,
Ntittige Plant oi van Nederlandsch-Indie, vol. 1, p. 29.)

51731. Pandanus tectorius Parkins. Pandanacese. Screw pine.
A small tree with a trunk which usually begins to branch very low,

the branches bending nearly to the ground; the leaves are long, ."--.word-
shaped, armed with spines on the margins and keel, and of great tex-
tile strength. The tree is native to Oceanica and was introduced
into Guam probably at a very early date. In the latter place the na-
tives plant this species in hedges, where it serves the double purpose
of a fence and a source of material for cordage, mats, hats, and bags.
(Adapted from Safford, Useful Plants of Guam, p. 3/,.',.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51138.

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51707 to 51739— Contimied.

51732. Pandanus vandermeeschit Balf. f. Pandanacese. Screw pine.

This screw pine is from tlie island of Mauritius and becomes 15 feet
or more in height, with two side branches extending to about 8 feet
from tlie main trunk. The stiff suberect leaves are 2 or 3 feet long, with
strong, red spines. The triangular-round fruits are borne on the side
branches and are about 9 inclies long. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chron-
icle, third series, vol. 18, p. 237.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 9726.
51733 and 51734. Phoenix keclinata Jacq. Phoeuicaceae. Palm.

A bushy or arborescent pahn found native in the coastal districts
of South Africa, where it somefmes becomes as much as 40 feet In
height. The reclinate pinnate leaves are 6 to 9 feet long, with 30 to
50 pairs of leaflets. The elongate berries, about half an inch long,
are yellowish when ripe, with a sweetish pulp. (Adapted from
Marloth, Flora of South Africa, vol. 4, P- 40.)
51733. A form with large seeds, over an inch long.
51'734. A form with seeds only half an inch long.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23424.

51735. PiNANGA KUHLii Blume. Phcenicacese. Palm.

A stout, rap:d-2rowing palm, native to the lower altitudes of western
Java, becoming 16 to 25 feet high, with annulate stems 2 inches in diam-
eter, reddish when yountr. and beautiful terminal fronds with pinnate
blades 4 feet long and half as wide. This is one of the hardiest species of
Pinanea known. (Adapted from Gardeners'' Chronicle, third series, vol.
SI, p. 97.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49554.

51736. Ptychandka glatjca Scheff. Phcenicacefe. Palm.

A rather small East Indian palm with a slender ti'unk and very graceful
pinnate fi'onds up to 12 feet in length; the longest pinnae are 2* feet.
The sparlix. borne at right angles to the trunk, is 3 feet long, with a reddish
covering at the base, and the fruits are rrund and reddish. (Adapte<l
from Annales du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, vol. 1, p. 160.)

51737. Rhopaloblaste hexandra Scheff. Phcenicacefe. Palm.
A slender East Indian palm of me hum height, with somewhat drooping

pinnate fronds 3 or 4 feet h ng, comjiosed of a large numbor of lanceolate
pinnsB diminishing in size toward the snmm't and liase of the frond.
(Adapted from Annales du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, vol. 1, p. 156.)

51738. Seaforthia elegans R. Br. PhoenicaceiE. Palm.

An elegant palm, native to the southern coast of Aufitralia and the
neighboring islands. It becomes 30 feet in height, with dark-green pinnate
fronds up to 15 feet in length, and bears small oval berries which are
fibrous in texture. (Adapte<l from Flore des Serr-es, vol. 20, p. 9S.)

For px-evious iutro;luction. see S. P. I. No. 38540.

51739. TiLMiA CARYOTAEFOLIA (H. B. K.) O. F. Cook. Phoenicacejp.
{Martinezia caryotaefolia H. P.. K.) Palm.

A small but graceful palm, native to tropical South America, becoming
30 feet in height. The erect stem is slightly swollen at the base and is
clearly ringed ; these rings are armed with stiff black slender spines 2
or 3 inches long. The bright-green terminal pinnate fronds are 4 to 5
feet long, spreading, and drooping. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical
Magazine, pi. 6854-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 25944.

51740. Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Pers. Malacese.
(Pyrus arbutifolia L. f.)
From Atlanta, Ga. Seeds purchased from Otto Katzenstein & Co. Re-
ceived December 18, 1920.
Native North American shrub, very showy in late fall and winter, with its
brilliant red fruits and scarlet leaves. Grows wild from New York to Ohio,
Arkansas, and Florida.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44379.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 43

51741. Zizipiius spiNA-cHRiSTi (L.) Willd. Rhamnacese.

From Haifa, Syria. Seeds presented by Aniram Khazanoff, Jewish Coloni-
zation Association. Received November 11, 1920.
" Fruit of Zizipiius spina-christi, locally known as sidr, which you may find
worth while experimentini,' with as a stock for the jujube." (Khazanoff.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44361.

51742. AcROcoMiA scLEROCAKrA Mart. Phoonicacca}.

Macauba palm.

From Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by P^scola Agrfcola.
Received November 15, 1920.
The gru gru, an exceedingly handsome palm, native to Trinidad and very
common there. It is tall growing, with a single stem about 1 foot in diameter,
ventricose, with long black spines all over the stem, and a handsome head of
very fine foliage; the leaves, 9 to 12 feet long, are gracefully drooping. The
abundant round fruits are yellowish brown and 2 inches in diameter. The
pulp of the fruits and kernels of the seeds are edible, and a valuable oil is ob-
tained from the latter. Handscune walking .sticks are made from the stems.
(Adapted from the Jowixal of the Board of Agriculture of British Guiana, vol.
12, p. 271.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37382.

51743. Prunus bokhariensis Royle. Amygdalacese. Plum.

From Shahjahanpur, United Provinces, India. Seeds presented by N. L.
Rockey, district superintendent. -Received November 20, 1920.

" Plum seed which I hope may be of some use, although I suppose that Cali-
fornia plums may have been derived from them. I do not know whether these
would make prunes or not. They are certainly sweet enough." (Rockey.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 439S8.

51744 to 51747. Aconitum spp. RanimculaceEe. Monkshood.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds presented by Dr. Isaac Bayley Balfour,
director. Royal Botanic Garden. Received November 23, 1920.

51744. Aconitum ferox Wall.

A plant with an erect stem 3 to 6 feet high, rounded, palmately trifid
leaS'es cut into irregularly indented lobes. The large pale-blue flowers
are in a terminal dense-flowered raceme. The mass of the root sold l)y
Indian druggists as aconite is derived from this species. The active prin-
ciple in the root is an alkaloid, pseudoaconitine. It is used as a narcotic
sedative, as an external application for neuralgia, etc., and internally
chiefly in the treatment of chronic intermittent fevers. (Adapted from
Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Plants of India, vol. 1, p. 87, and Na-
tional Standard Dispensatory, p. 98.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38993.

51745. Aconitum fischeri Reichenb.

As a garden plant this is at once one of the best, and well worth grow-
ing in any collection of hardy plants. The growth reaches 4 to 6 feet,
terminated by a fine panicle of large, showy pale-blue flowers. It is an
autumn-flowering species from Siberia and Kamchatka.

Medicinally, this plant is known as .Japanese aconite and is imported
quite largely into Europe, frequently finding its way to the United States.
The Japanese aconite contains as its active constituent an alkaloid called
japaconitine, which is now generally believed to be identical with aconi-
tine (the alkaloid in A. napellus). (Adapted from Flo7-n and Sylva, vol.
1, and National Standard Dispensatory, pp. 98 and 101.)

51746. Aconitum septentrtonai.e Koelle.

A plant native to the Himalayas from Chitral to Kumaon, mo.stly In
forests, locally abundant at altitudes of ."),000 to 12.000 feet in Kashmir.
The root is perennial, elongate ; the stem erect. 3 to 0 feet high, nuich
branched. The flowers are pale yellow or dull purple, with a short-beaked

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

51744 to 51747— Continued.

lielniet wliich has a long cylindrical dorsal prominence. This species also
yields much of the aconite of European commerce. (Adapted from
Kirttkar, Indian Medicinal Plants, vol. 1, p. 10.)

51747. ACONITUM VARIEGATUM L.

A large plant reaching 1.5 meters in height, found in certain humid
forests of the Swiss Alps, and bearing from July to September beautiful
blue flowers often streaked with white. The upper sepal is the shape of a
helmet and at least twice as tall as wide. At the base of each flower
stalk the plant usually bears two or, three adventitious roots swollen into
tubercles. The tubers are smaller than those of -^'1. napellus (the ofiicinal
variety of aconite), but closely resemble small specimens of it. (Adapted
from Bonnier, Flore Complete IVustree en Couleurs de France, Suisse, et
Belgique, 'vol. 1, p. 39.)

51748 to 51750.

From Ness, Neston, England. Seeds presented by A. K. Bullev. Received
November 24, 1920.

51748. Androsace coccinea Frauch. Primulaceae.

" The scarlet androsace. Not hardy, will need a greenhouse in winter ;
dies after flowering, but makes good seed if it is allowed to flower in the
open." (Btilley.)

51749. Gentiana sp. GentianacejB. Gentian.
Received as Gentiana farreri, for which a place of publication has not

yet been found.

51750. Meconopsis pseudointegkifolia Prain. Papaverace?e.

A biennial with huge flowers of a delightful citron color touched with
green. It differs from M. integrifolia in having the flowers on a common
stalk.

51751. Ficus CARiCA L. Moracese. Fig.

From Austin, Tex. Plants presented by F. T. Ramsey. Received November
26, 1920.

" The Ramsey flg. This has proved to be the best we have ever seen. One
cutting bore 81 figs seven months after planting. Every cutting planted in
March will bear figs by fall." {Ramsey.)

51753. JSIalus glaucescens Rehder. Malaceae. Wild crab apple.

(Pyrus glaucesccns Bailey.)

From Rochester. N. Y. Trees presented by John Dunbar, Department of
Parks. Received November 30, 1920.

" Seedlings of M. ylaucesrens, perhaps 4 years old, which have large deep
roots. They will, I think, suit your purpose for stock plants. When in bloom
it is a beautiful ornamental plant." (Dunbar.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 49036.

51753 to 51758.

From Richmond, Victoria, Australia. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker,
through Harlan P. Kelsey, Salem, Mass. Received December 7, 1920.
51753 and 51754. Callitris ci'Pressiformis Vent. Pinacete.

51753. Received as a "variety of Murray pine" without further
description.

An elegant, moderate-sized cypresslike tree, native to Australia,
introduced and acclimatized at Hakgala Gardens, Ceylon, where
it bears seeds freely. Very ornamental for lawns, etc., and good
for- timber, fuel, etc. (Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook oi
Tropical Gardening and Planting, pp. 400 and JiSJf.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51282.

51754. Received simply as " Murray pine," apparently the typical
form.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 45

51753 to 51758— Continued.

51755. Candollea gkaminifolia (Swartz) F. Muell. Candolleacese.
(Stylidium graminifoHum Swartz,)

" Trigger plant." (Baker.)

An interesting tufted plant with scapes of large, beautiful rose-lilac
flowers and beautiful narrow swordlike leaves, very glabrous, 5 to 8
inches long, the outermost gracefully recurved. (Adapted from Lc Jardin
Fleunste, vol. 3, p. 2S6.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44324.

51756. Eucalyptus alpina Lindl. Myrtaceaj.

A scrambling small tree with stringy bark, coriaceous leaves almost
greasy in luster, fugose buds, and fruits which though smaller than those
of E. mxielleri have some resemblance to them. The tree is confined to the
highest parts of the Grampians (Victoria). (Adapted from Maiden,
Critical Revision of the Genus Eucalyptus, vol. 1, p. 259, and vol. S, p.
163.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49S60.

51757 and 51758. Kennedia monophylla Vent. Fabacese.

{Uardenhergia monophylla Benth.)

51757. "The purple native sarsaparilla from Panton Hill District."
{Baker.)

An ornamental Australian vine, with solitary obtuse leaflets up
to 4 inches in length and numerous violet or ro.se-pui-ple flowers
borne in twos or threes in racemes. (Adapted from Maiden, Flow-
ering Plants and Ferns of New South Wales, pt. 1, p. 55.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45790.

51758. " Variety /7-«/tcosa."

51759 to 51761. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiacese. . Mango.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. M. W. Docters van Leeu-
wen, director, Botanic Garden. Received December 11, 1920. Quoted
notes by the director.

51759. "Variety aroemanis." 51761. "Variety madoe."

51760. " Variety flfo^e/c."

51762. Adonis vernalis L. Kanunculacese.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received December 14, 1920.
A fine perennial reaching a height of 2 feet and bearing glistening yellow
blossoms, in full sun often measuring 8 to 4 inches across. The entire plant
contains about 10 per cent of aconitic acid, which is used in medicine as a sub-
stitute for digitalis to slow the action of the heart, increase the force of the
heart beat, and increase the blood pressure. (Adapted from Gardening Illus-
trated, vol. 29, p. 146, and National Standard Dispensatory, p. 10^.)

51763 and 51764.

From Bogota. Colombia. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received De-
cember 3, 1920.

51763. Hylocereus sp. Cactacere. Cactus.

"(No. 510a. Bogota, Colombia. October 24, 1920.) Pitahaya blanca
(white pitahaya), from the Bogota market. A rare edible-fruited cactus
cultivated in Cundinamarca, probably at altitudes of 4,000 to 5,000 feet.
The fruits are elliptic and rather slender in outline, about 4 inches long,
light yellow externally, containing within a quantity of white, translu-
cent flesh in which small black seeds' are embedded. The flavor and
quality of the fruit are rather better than those of other pitahayas I
have seen." (Popenoe.)

13523—28 4

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51763 and 51764^Continued.

51764. RuBUS MACEOCAKPL'S Benth. Rosacese. Colombian berry.
"(No. 509a. Bogota, Colombia. October 24, 1920.) The Colomlian

berry or gmnt blackberry of Colombia (Spanish, mora or 7nora de Ca.s-
HUa). From El Penon, on the road between Sibate and Fusagasuga, Cun-
dinamarca. Seeds from unusually large and fine fniits of the giant black-
berry, of which seeds and plants have been sent in under previous
numbers."
For description, see S. P. I. Nos. 51401 and 51706.

51765 to 51768.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received December 3,
1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

51765. BoTOB TETRAbONOLOBA (L. ) Kuutzc. Fabaccte. Goa bean.
(Psophocarpus tetragonolobus DC.)

" No. 28. A bean with four-w'nged pods, which are borne in great abun-
dance. They are collected while quite green and cooked like string beans.
I have eaten this vegetable and found it very delicious, better than the
green string bean. Cultivated in Malaya."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49711.

51766. Canartum sp. Balsameacese.

" No. 23. Native to China and sold in the markets at Singapore. The
seed is edible, Uke the pili nut of the Philippines."

51767. Carapa guianensis Aubl. Meliacese. Crabwood tree.

"No. 4. A tall tree with large leaves and large globose fruits contain-
ing many angular and variably shaped fawn-colored seeds. It is known
as the crab-oil tree and is a native of Guiana and tropical Africa. It is
cultivated in Singapore."

This tree, which has large ovate leaves, bears triangular nutlike fruits,
ripening in June, July, and August ; when crushed these e?:ude a rich oil.
This oil appears to be equal in lubricating value to ordinary machine oil,
and it should be utilized. The cakes from which the oil has been ex-
pressed might serve as cattle feed. The tree grows in commercial quan-
tities throughout the lower Amazon regions. The wood excels mahogany.
(Adapted from Lange, Lower Amazon, pp. 11, 406, and 461.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44711.

51768. Cor.Ers rotundifoi.tus (Poir.) Cheval. and Pei-r. ilenthacea3.

(C. ttiberosiis A. Rich.)

" No. 13. This labiate is now cultivated in the Malay Peninsula as a
substitute for potatoes. The tubers are produced in abundance, but are
small and thin skinned. Plants grown from tubers will produce no
tubers the first year, but when planted from cuttings of the green portion
of the stem they will produce tubers in five months. The tubers are
fully mature when the leaves begin to drop."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20427.

51769. Lansium domesticum Jack. Meliaceae. Langsat.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsberger,
director. Botanic Garden. Numbered May, 1921.

An erect symmetrical tree, native to the ilalay Archipelago, 35 to 40 feet
high, with pinnate leaves composed of five to seven leaflets 4 to 8 inches long.
The velvety, straw-colored fruits, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, in clusters of 5 to
30, have delicious white aromatic subacid flesh and are usually eaten out of
hand, but are also of culinary value.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47230.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 47

51770. DiALiuM LAURiNUM Baker. Csesalpiniacea?.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture, lleceived Decem-
ber 3, 1920.
"No. 27. A leguminous tree, with edible fruits, native to Malaya." (Rock.)
An erect, unarmed tree, native to Malakka, with oblong, rigidly coriaceous
leaflets, 4 to 5 inches long, glossy above. The copious, obscure flowers are ia
ample terminal and axillary panicles. The black 1-seeded pod is fragile,^
roundish, 1 inch deep, and thinly coated with grayish brown down. The seed
is as large as a bean. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2,
p. 269.)

51771. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiacese. Mango.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. J. C. Kouingsberger,
director. Botanic Garden. Received October 15, 1920.
"A mango grown near Surabaya, Java, which has fruits more than 12 inches
long, of good quality." {David Fairchild.)

51773 to 51777.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received December 3,
1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

51772. Flacoxjrtia kukam Zoll. and Mor. Flacourtiacefe.

" No. 30. A handsome tree with small edible berries which make a fine
preserve. Native to Malaya."

An unarmed tree with pubescent young branches, glabrous coriaceous
leaves 3 to 5 inches long and li to 2 inches wide, and 4-flowered umbels.
The tree is much cultivated for its fruits, the size of a large cherry.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 192.)

51773. Htdnocakpus anthelminthica Pierre. Flacourtiacese.
. "No. 31. The Siamese chaulmoogra tree."

A vigorous tree, 10 to 20 meters high, with graceful furrowed branches ;
entire, coriaceous leaves, 10 to 30 centimeters long, pale yellowish above,
shining below ; and two to three, few-flowered, unilateral racemes of rose-
colored or purple flowers. The fruit is large, round, 8 centimeters in
diameter, and contains about 80 grayish, nearly ovate seeds. The seeds
and the oil expressed from them have been used by the Chinese for three
centuries for skin diseases. The tree is called false chaulmoogra by
European pharmacists. (Adapted from Bulletin, Soci6t6 Botanique de
France, vol. 55, p. 523.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48228.

51774. Mangifera odorata Griflith. Anacai-diaceifi.

" No. 32. A large tree with edible green fruits larger than the ordinary
mangos, with a very strong odor. Sold on the market in Singapore."

" This interesting relative of the cultivated mango is indigenous to the
island of Malakka, the home of most of the species of Mangifera. At
Singapore it is called kuwini. The name bumium appears to be applied to
it in Java. It is a tall tree, said to attain a height of 80 to 100 feet, the
trunk and crown resembling those of M. indica. It is glabrous throughout
or very obscurely pubescent on the panicle; the leaves are G to 12 inches
long and 2 to 4 inches broad. The odorous flesh-colored flowers are one-
fourth of an inch broad ; the petals three times as long as the reflexed
greenish sepals, which are suffused with blood red. The fruit is oblong,
yellow-green, spotted with yellow, offensive in odor, but with yellow
fibrous pulp of sweet flavor and lacking any taste of turpentine, which
is so frequent in inferior forms of M. indica. The stone is compressed and
fibrous. While perhaps of not great value for its fruit, this species po.s-
sesses considerable interest as a possible stock for the uiangd and for
breeding experiments. In the region where it is found the fruit is said
to be eaten by the natives, but not by Europeans." {Popenoe.)

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51772 to 51777— Continued.

51775. Merrillia caloxylon (Ridley) Swingle. Rutacese. Katinga.
{Mnrraya caloxylon Ridley.)

" No. 26. A tree with large citronlike, somewhat woody fruit. The
seeds are embedded iu a thick resiuous substance which may be of eco-
nomic importance. The seeds germinate readily."

The katinga, a tree of considerable size, native to southern Siam and
Upper Perak, is famous in the Malay Peninsula for its beautiful wood,
which is light yellow, ornamented with dark-brown streaks and stains,
fairly hard in texture, and takes a good polish. The large yellowish
green flowers are borne in small panicles ; the thin, bright deep-green
leaves, 8 inches long, have 13 leaflets and a flattened winged rachis.
The fresh fruits are subglobose, 70 to 80 millimeters in diameter, nearly
smooth, gray-green, with a leathery pericarp 10 to 12 millimeters thick
with irregular branched lacunse filled with resinous gum. The five to
six locules, divided by cartilaginous solid walls 3 to 4 millimeters thick,
are filled with a transparent jellylike gum surrounding the seeds. It
is possible that this species would be worthy of cultivation as an orna-
mental plant. (Adapted from Philippine Journal of Science, vol. J 3,
p. 33S.)

51776. ()^-cosPERM.\ horridum (Griffith) Scheff. Phcenicacere. Palm.
" No. 20. The nihung, a very ornamental palm 80 feet high, which

gi'ows usually in swampy forests. The trunk is covered with spines ; the
wood is used for the manufacture of walking sticks."

A tree with an armed trunk and few, spreading leaves, 14 to 16 feet
long, bearing very narrow, acuminate, spreading, coriaceous leaflets 2 to 3
feet long. There are tw'o complete acutely margined spathes— the inner
cuspidate, the outer 1 to li feet long and armed. The purplish black
fruit is borne on pendulous spadix branches 2 to 3 feet long. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 6, p. 415.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49549.

51777. Oxcosi'ERMA TiGiLLARiA (Jack) Ridley. Phoenicaceai. Palm.

"No. 21. A palm similar to Oncospcnna horriduin [S. P. I. No. 51770
(Rock's No. 20)], but much more graceful. It also occurs in swampy
forests."

A very elegant palm, 30 to 40 feet high, distinctly annulate, armed,
with a thick graceful crown. The piiuiate leaves are 10 to 12 feet long,
the pinn.ie 2 feet long, pendulous, coriaceous, ferruginous scurfy, bearing
on tlie under side scales attached by their middle. The globose berries,
tlie size of a carbine bullet, are borne on pendulous, purplish sanguine-
ous spadix branches. The two .spathes ai'e boat-shaped and stout, the
outer is green, covered here and there with whitish ferruginous scurf an*!
ai-med on the outer surface. The inner spathe is almost unarmed, more
scurfy, and velvety to the touch. The trimk is much used for making
posts. Native to borders of paddy swamps in Malakka and in forests
in Lainear. (Adapted from Calcutta Journal of Natural Hif<tory, vol. 5.
p. .',65.)

51778. Zea MAY.S L. Poacese. Corn.

From Marseille. France. Seeds presented by Mr. Stielj^s, lustitut Colonial
de Marseille, through Dr. P. J. S. Cramer. Received October 5, 1920.
"A curious variety of corn with a small cob and small cream-colored grains,
which is said to be very productive." (Cramer.)

51779 and 51780. Corylus colurxa L. Botiilacefc.

Turkish hazel.

From Rochester, N. Y. Seeds presented by John Dunbar, assistant superin-
tendent, Department of Parks,, through R. E. Horsey, Highland Park
Greenhouses. Received October 25, 1920.

51779. The ("onstantinoiile nut is a vigorous, free-growing tree, up to
60 feet in height, with a stout trunk, more or less horizontal branches.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 49

51779 and 51780— Continued.

heart-shaped, glossy green leaves 5 inches long, and small hard-shelled
nuts Inclosed in fleshy, hairy, green involucres. (Adapted from Gur-
deners' Chronicle, third series, vol J,0, p. 251!.)
For previous introduction, see S. 1'. I. No. 49194.

51780. Variety pyramidalis. A form ..f more conti-iici. (•..iiHikc !i:il>it.

51781 to 51785.

Pl-oni Coban, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Gustav Helnirich. Received
November 2. 1920.

51781. Tamcum (ii.uTiNo.srjf Swartz. Poace.-R. Grjiss.
"A grass growing in woods from Cuba and Mexico to southern Brazil,

originally described from Jamaica. In Brazil called ' graminba do matte '
and considered the best of shade grasses. In the West Indies known as
' ginger grass ' and ' burr.' " (C V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49450.

51782. Panicum i.axum Swartz. Poacefe. Grass.
A more or less spreading grass with simple or sparingly branched culms

40 to 100 centimeters high. Native to the savannas and open woods of
Mexico, the West Indies, and south to Paraguay. (Adapted from Contri-
butions from the National Herbarium, vol. 15, p. 115.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38041.

51783. PASPALUjr iiumholdtianum Fluegge. PoacefC. Grass.

"A handsome perennial grass producing strong scaly rootstocks, with
tufted culms, 40 to 80 centimeters high, erect from a woody, decum-
bent base. The nodes are densely bearded with upwardly appressed
white hairs; the flat, spreading blades, 8 to 18 centimeters long and 8 to
15 millimeters wide, are slightly narrowed toward the base into a stiff
point. The margins are usually stiffly fringed with hairs, and the panicles,
10 to 15 centimeters long, are of pale, lax, spread'ng spikelets, beautifully
fringed with long white glistening hairs. Native to rocky ground on the
highlands from central Mexico to Argentina." (Agnes Chase.)

For previous intrqjluction, see S. P. I. No. 51006.

51784. Pennisetum durum Beul. Poaceas. Grass.
" Kul-aj (reed of cow). Very good fodder, native to Guatemala."

(Hclntrieh.)

51785. Khynchospora sp. Cyperacejis. Sedge.
" Cok-see (little cutting grass)." (Helmrich.)

51786 to 51791.

From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received No-
vember 10, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51786. Befakia phillyreaefolia Benth. Ericacofe.

"(No. 48Sa. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1152.) From the mountains
near Sibate, Cundinamai'ca, at an altitude of about 9,000 feet. A
bushy shrub about 5 feet high, with handsome tubular flowers, deep
rose-pink in color and about 1 inch in length."

51787. Beuberis rigidifolia H. B. K. Berberidace:e. Barberiy.
"(No. 492a. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1118.) From the mountains

near Sibate, Cundinaraarca, at an altitude of about 9,000 feet. A tliorny
shrub about 6 feet high, with small leaves, small deep-yellow flowers,
and oval black fruits about one-fourth of an inch long. An attractive
ornamental shrub, reconunended for trial in the South and on the Pa-
cific coast."

51788. Ilex sp. Aquifoliaceae.

"(No. 494a. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1151.) From Sibate, Cmidi-
namarca, altitude about 8,600 feet. A small tree wild in this region and
considered worthy of trial as an ornamental plant. It has oval leaves

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51786 to 51791— Continued.

about 3 inches long and produces an abundance of small berries which
are first green, then cream colored, then red, and finally, when fully
ripe, almost black. They are used locally for making ink. Test in
Florida and on the Pacific coast."

51789. MuTisiA CLEMATIS L. f. Asteraccse.

"(No. 487a. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1145.) A climbing plant,
wild and cultivated around the edges of the sabana of Bogota, at alti-
tudes of 8,500 to 9,500 feet. It reaches a height of about 20 feet. Its
foliage is graceful in appearance, of a grayish green color, and the
bright-crimson flowers, which suggest small single dahlias in appear-
ance, are about 2 inches in diameter. I believe the plant is one worthy
of cultivation in California and Florida, where it will probably suc-
ceed."

51790. Vaccinium floribundum H. B. K. Vacciniacese.

"(No. 490a, October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1155.) From the moun-
tains near Sibate, Cundinamarca, at an altitude of about 9,400 feet. A
small shrub, compact and bushy in habit, about 5 feet high, with fine
leaves and small rose-pink tubular flowers."

51791. ViciA ANDicoLA H. B. K. Fabacete.

"(No. 489a. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1153.) A small, slender
climber, reaching a height of 8 or 10 feet, with delicate foliage and pea-
shaped, brjght-blue flowers about half an inch broad. From the moun-
tains near Sibate. Cundinamarca, at an altitude of 9,400 feet. For trial
in California and Florida and perhaps in the North as an annual."

51792 and 51793.

From Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Seeds presented by C. E.
Allen, curator. Botanic Garden. Received November 11, 1920.

51792. Andkopogon bombycinus R. Br. Poacese. Grass.

"Native grass, 4 to 5 feet high." (Allen.)

"An erect perennial grass, native to Australia, growing to a height of
2 or 3 feet, becoming rather harsh in texture when mature. The herbage
is lemon scented, but readily grazed by animals when young. The grass
is very conspicuous when in bloom, on account of the silvery white heads.
This grass grows in various soil types, even in drifting sands, and will
endure much heat and drought." (C. V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 17035.

51793. PoLLiNiA ABTicuLATA Triu. Poaccse. Grass.
" An annual wiry delicate grass of secondary value as pasture. Widely

distributed in Asia from China to India and throughout the Malay Archi-
pelago to Australia." (C. V. Piper.)

51794 to 51801.

From Bogota, Colombia. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received No-
vember 18, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

51794. Amygdalus peksica L. Amygdala cefe. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

"(No. 499a. October 14, 1920.) Seeds of durazno, or peach. The com-
mon seedling white clingstone grown in the vicinity of Anolaima, Cundi-
namarca, and elsewhere on the upper slopes of the escarpment, at alti-
tudes of 6,000 to 7,000 feet. This is a very inferior fruit, and the seeds
are intended to be grown for testing as stock plants."

51795. Berberis qvinduensis H. B. K. Berberidace.ne. Barberry.
"(No. 500a. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1154.) Seeds of tachuelo,

from El Penon, near Sibate, Cundinamarca; altitude, 9,3fX) feet. An
arborescent shrub or small tree, up to 20 feet high, with small, stiff,
spiny, hollylike leaves, small, golden-yellow, fragrant flowers, and oval,
blue-black berries about an inch long. An attractive thing, particularly
when in bloom. For trial as an ornamental plant."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 51

51794 to 51801— Continued.

51796. Brownea grandiceps Jacq. Cipsalpiniacenc.

"(No. 497a. October 14, 1920.) Seeds of a magnificent flowering tree,
native to the Magdalena Valley in Colombia. Tliese seeds are from
Guaduas, Cundinaniarca, altitude about 3,300 feet.

" The tree is not large — about 20 feet in height — but it produces flame-
scarlet flowers in compact clusters (thoy could almost be termed heads)
6 to S inches long and broad. While this plant is tropical, the fact that
it is grown at Guaduas makes me think that it may succeed in southern
Florida."

51797. Drimts wintebi Forst. MagnoliaceJB. Canelo.

"(No. 505. October 25, 1920. Herb. No. 1109.) Plan's of paZo de a; i.
From El Penon, near Sibate. Cundinaniarca ; altitude, 9,300 feet. A small
tree, reaching a height of 18 feet. The leaves are long and slender, bright
green above and silvery below. The flowers, which are produced in clus-
ters about 6 inches broad, are individually an inch in diameter, double,
pure white, and faintly fragrant. When crushed the leaves have a spicy
odor. This is an ornamental tree worthy of trial in the lower South
and on the Pacific coast."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 428G9.

51798. LuPiNUS CRUCKSHANKSii Hook. Fabacese. Lupine.

" (No. 496a. October 14, 1920. Herb. No. 1150.) Seeds of chocho.
From a garden on the road between Sibate and El Penon ; altitude, about
9,400 feet. Several species of lupine are known in Cundinaniarca under
this common name. Some are wild, some cultivated. The one repre-
sented by these seeds is a handsome half-woody shrub, a favorite garden
plant on the sabana of Bogota. It reaches a height of about 6 feet and
is usually broad and bushy in habit. Above the attractive foliage rise
numerous spikes of varicolored pealike flowers. The predominant colors
are blue, lilac, white, and yellow.

"To my mind, this is a plant well worth cultivating in the United
States. In California and Florida it will probably grow as a perennial.
It seems to me that it might be possible to cultivate it elsewhere as an
annual."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51566.

51799. TiBOucHiNA sp. Melastomaeeae.

"(No. 502. October 25, 1920. Herb. No. 1185.) Plants of siete-cueros.
From El Penon, near Sibate, Cundinaniarca ; altitude, 9,300 feet. A hand-
some arborescent shrub, wild in several parts of Cundinaniarca and culti-
vated in the gardens and dooryards of Bogota. It ultimately reaches
about 15 feet in height and produces flowers about 2 inches across : when
these first open they are purplish red in color, and as they grow older they
change to bluish purple and sometimes almost to deep blue. It is a plant
which merits a trial in California and Florida as an ornamental."

51800. Vallea stipulabis L. f. Elseocarpaceae.

"(No. 501a. October 25, 1920. Herb. No. 1149.) Seeds of raquc.
From Sibate, Cundinamarca ; altitude, about 9,000 feet. A small tree,
common in this region. It has attractive foliage and about July. August,
and September produces small clusters of rose-red flowers, followed by
wrinkled fruits half an inch in diameter. It is an attractive plant which
should be tested in the lower South and on the Pacific coast as an orna-
mental tree."

51801. Lasianthus sp. Rubiacese.

" (No. 503. October 23, 1920. Herb. No. 1110.) Clnvrl del montr,
from El Penon, near Siba'e, Cundinamarca ; altitude, 9,300 feet. A tall
shrub native to this region. It produces rose-pink flowers, somewhat
funnel-shaped and about 2 inches across at the mouth. It docs not bloom
very profusely, but is an atfractive thing nevertheless and deserves a trial
in the lower South and on the Pacific coast."

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

*

51802. SoLANUM BULLATUM Veil. Solanacese.

From Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by B. H. Hunnicutt.
Received November 20, 1920.

A South American plant which may possibly be valuable as a forage plant,
because of its large percentage of protein. The analysis of air-dried leaves and
branches shows 20.88 per cent of protein in the leaves and 14.06 per cent of
protein in the branches.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42815.

51803 to 51807.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agri-
cultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived December 1, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

51803. Akeca catechu L. Pho^iiicacea'. Betel-nut palm.
"No. 11. Variety alba. The white-fruited betel-nut palm, cultivated

only. The fruits are larger than those of the common variety of Areca
catechu."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51127.

51804. Artocarpus champeden (liour. ) Spreng. Moracere.
{A. polyphcma Pers.)

"No. 8. A species of breadfruit cultivated for its fruits, which are
oblong and about 1 foot in length. It is much in favor with the Malays.
The seeds are similar to those of the jack fruit and are roasted and eaten
by the natives. Propagation is by seed."

51805. Canariuji eufum A. W. Benn. Balsameace«>,

" No. 9. A tall tree of handsome proportions, producing abundant seeds.
The nuts are triangular, and the seeds are eaten like those of Canarium
commune. It is a native of the Malay Peninsula."

51806. Jagera speciosa Blunie. Sapimlarefp.

" No. 3. A small tree with trilocular fruits which are borne on long
pendent racemes. The tree is about 20 feet in height and quite attractive
on account of the pinnate foliage and orange-red fruits. It is a native of
the Malay Peninsula and New Guinea. The fruits are much sought for
by the natives."

51807. Stykax benzoin Dryander. Styracacene.

" No. 10. A tall tree producing the gum benjamin of the Malay Penin-
sula. It occurs quite commonly in the lowland forests together with
DipterocarpacejB. Native to the Malay Peninsula."

51808. Acacia sp. Mimosaceae.

From Quito, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Ludovic Soderstrom, through

E. W. D. Holway, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. Received

December 2, 1920.

"Seeds from a dry region in Ecuador. It was suggested that they would do

well in warm parts of California and Arizona. The wood is exceedingly hard

and is used for sugar-cane rollers, etc." (Holxoay.)

51809 to 51823.

From Buitenzorg. Java. Seeds presented by H. J. Wigman, jr. Received
December 3, 1920.
51809, Adenanthera pavonina L. Mimosacejie. Coral-bean tree.

The Indian barricari, the seeds of which are brilliant scarlet and are
strung to form ornaments for personal adornment. In India advantage
is taken of their uniformity of weight (about 4 grains each) to use them
as weights. Powdered and mixed with borax they form an adhesive
substance. The seeds are occasionally used as an article of food. The
hard, durable heartwood is beautiful coral red when freshly cut and
sometimes marked with stripes of a tlarker shade; after exposure it
turns purple, like rosewood ; it is used for house, building and cabinet-
making. A dye is obtained by simply rubbing the wood against a stone,

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 53

51809 to 51823— Continued.

and this is used by the Brahmins for marking their foreheads after
religious batliing. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of
AnstraUa, pp. 5, 369, and 637.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49955,

51810. Baryxylum inerme (Roxb.) Pierre. Cfesalpiniaceae.
{Pcltoplwrum fcrrugincnia Benth.)

A large, quick-growing, symmetrical tree, with a spreading toj) and
fine, graceful feathery foliage, indigenous to the dry regions of Ceylon
and the Malay Peninsula where the rainfall varies from .W to 70 inches.
The young leaves and shoots are covered with a brown velvety tomt'iitum.
The tree llowers twice a year at irregular seasons, some specimens being
in blossom while others near by are in ripe fruit. The flowers are rusty
yellow, sweet scented, and borne in large erect panicles. The tree is a
magniticent sight when in full bloom. It is especially suited to dry
districts, but also thrives to perfection in the moist regions up to 1,800
feet. (Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and
Planting, pp. 299 and ^52.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41574.

51811. Canangium odor<vtum (Lam.) Baill. Aunonace.io.

Ylang-ylans'.

A large, quick-growing tree, 60 to 80 feet high, native to the Philip-
pines, Guam, and Java. The large, greenish yellow flowers are strongly
scented and yield by distillation the popular perfume ylang-yhmg.
(Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Plant-
ing, p. 573.)

51812. Canakium indicum Stickm. Balsameaeefe. Kanari.
(C. commune L.)

"A handsome Malayan shade tree bearing a stone fruit with a hard
endocarp which contains one to three seeds. Fresh, mature seeds con-
tain approximately: Water, 31.3 per cent; oil, 54.5 per cent; protein, 11
per cent ; ash, 3.2 per cent ; and traces of sugar. A food for infants, to
prevent the formation of a firm coagulum during the digestion of cow's
milk, is prepared by adding to two parts of cow's milk an emulsion con-
sisting of 1 part ground seeds, 15 parts water, and 5 per cent milk sugar."
(W. G. Boorsma.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48981.

51813. Cassia siamea Lam. C.'esalpiniacese. *

A large, quick-growing tree, yielding hard dark timber and good fuel.
It is an important timber and cabinet tree, native to Ceylon, India, and
the Malay Peninsula. (Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical
Gardening and Planting, pp. Ji52 and >}6-).)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42862.

51814. Chkysophyllum cainito L. Sapotacere. Caimito.
A fairly large and handsome West Indian tree, with striking dark-green

leaves which nre copper colored underneath. The purplish, smooth, round
fruit is four-seeded, the seeds being brown and half an inch long. In an
unripe state the fruit contains a sticky white latex, but wlien fully ma-
tured the white, transparent, jellylike substance surrounding the seeds
is sweet and agreeable. The fruit when cut across presents a stellate
form, the cells with their white edible contents radiating from the central
axis. The tree is well worth cultivating for ornament or shade for
roadsides, etc. It thrives at Peradeniya, where it was first introduced
in 1802. Propagated by seed and thrives best in deep, rich, well-drained
soil. (Adapted from Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening (ind
Planting, p. 150.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .50471,

51815. Dammara alba Rumph. Pinacere.
{Agathis loraniliifolia Salisb.)

A splendid tree, up to 100 feet high, with a stem reaching 8 feet in
diameter, straight and branchless for two-thirds its length. It is of great

54 SEEDS AND PLAJSTTS IMPORTED.

51809 to 51823— Continued.

importance on account of its yield of the transparent dammar resin exten-
sively used for varnish, (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical
Plants, p. 161.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51129.

51816. Deguelia microphylla (Miquel) Valet. Fabaceje.

A tall tree, native to Sumatra and Java, with pinnate leaves and dense,
erect, axillary panicles of violet-colored flowers. Of possible value as a
shade tree for coffee plantations. (Adapted from Icones Bogoriensen,
Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, vol. 2, pi. 129.)

51817. Elaeocaepus ANcusTTFOLirs Blume. Elreocarpaceae.

A tree native to Buitenzorg Province, with oblong-lanceolate, acuminate,
serrulate leaves and short, axillary racemes of showy flowers. The fruits
are globulnr. (Adapted from Blume, Bijdragen tot de Flora van Neder-
landsch Indie, p. 120.)

51818. EusiDEROXYLOx zwAGERi Teijsm. and Binn. Lauracepe.

A large tree with wrinliled reddish bark and reddish tomentose young
branches. The coriaceous oblong-elliptic leaves are shining above and
glabrous below except for puberulent veins. The oblong-ovate drupes are
borne in panicles. (Adapted from Natunrknndig Tijdschrift voor Neder-
landscli-Indie, vol. 25, p. 292.)

51819. MiMusoFS ELENGi L. Sapotacere.

A tree native to Ceylon. The bark is used in native medicine for decay-
ing gums and also for snake bte. (Adapted from Maemillan, Handbook
of Tropical Gardening and Planting, p. 596.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41809.

51820. IMiMrsoPs kauki L. Sapotacere.

" Most of the Straits islands are covered with a valuable tree, the
Mimusops kauki, the fruit of which is sweet and highly nutritious. In
some islands the inhabitant>^ subsist chiefly on it during one season of
the year. The Mimusops grows on the mainland of the Greater and Lesser
Daudai. The fruit is dried in the sun and strung for use in seasons of
scarcity. Its shape and sweetness have occasioned the misnomer of
' date ' among the whites." (Gill, A Visit to New Guinea, p. 201.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48011.

51821. Pterocarpus indicus Willd. Fabaceae. Padouk.

A large forest tree with drooping branches, the trunk often being pro-
vided with broad buttresses. The leaves, 8 to 10 inches long, are composed
of five to nine ovate leaflets 2 to 4 inches long. The standard and wings
of the yellow papilionaceous flowers are fringed on the margins. The
tree has been introduced as a shade tree in many tropical localities. Cups
are made of the beautiful flesh-tinted wood, which turn water yellow,
orange, and finally blue. The valuable timber and cabinet wood furnished
by this tree shows pale red lines of growth and large conspicuous pores.
(Adapted from Aijnnal Report of the Smithsonian Institution, 1915,
p. 271.)

51822. Ptebygota alata (Roxb.) R. Br. Sterculiacefe.
[Sterculia alata Roxb.)

A large tree of the western peninsula. Sylhet, Chittasong. Pegu, and
Martaban, down to Tenasserim. It is found also on the Andaman Islands.
The winged seeds are sometimes eaten by the natives of Burma. They
are used in Sylhet as a cheap substitute for opium. The yellowish white
wood is light, coarsely fibrous, and perishable. (Adapted from Watt,
Economic Products of India, vol. 6, pt. 3. p. 360.)

For previous introduction, ?-ee S. P. I. Xo. 26938.

51823. Too>-A sinensis (Ju.ss.) Roemer. Meliacese.
(Cedrela sinensis Juss. )

" One of four best low-growing, ornamental trees. It is said to attain
a height of 70 feet in China, but the tallest I have seen in this country
(:it Philadelphia) is not over 40 feet. It is a comparatively rare tree on
account of the difficultv in securins seed, the trees only flowering ocea-

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 55

51809 to 51833— Continued.

sionally aud then only sparingly. Its wood could probably be used to
advantage in the manufacture of cheap furniture. All of the species are
easily propagated from root cuttings." (O. W. Oliver.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50647.

51824 to 51827. Tuichosantiies axguina L. Ciicuibitaccoe.

From Calcutta. India. Seeds preseutid by C. C. Caldor, olliciniing director,
Botanical Survey of India. Received December 13, 1920. Quoted notes
by :Mr. Culder.

51824. " Chichinga, black variety. From Howrah district."

51825. " Chichinga, black, with stripes. From Howrah dis<trict."

51826. " Chichinga, white variety. From Howrah district."

51827. "Chichinga, white, with stripes. From Howrah district."

51828 and 51829. Coffea arabica L. Rubiaceae. Coffee.

From Aden, Arabia. Seeds presented by Addison R. Southard, American
consul. Received December, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Southard.

51828. "■Yaffei (so called from tlie name of the Aden hinterland tribe
w hich grows most of it) is considered by some the finest of all Arabian
iMocha coffees."

51829. " Sanani (so called from the district of Sana, capital of Yeman,
where it is grown) is a second quality of Arabian Mocha coffee which
comes into the market in considerable quanLities."

51830. Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) Berg. Myrtaceae.

Jaboticaba.

From Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Seeds presented by G. S.
Froes. Received December 14, 1920.

"A Brazilian tree, up to 35 feet high, with narrowly elliptical, sharp-pointed
leaves, short-pedicelled flowers produced directly from the bark of the trunk
and branches, and purplish violet globose fruits half an inch to IJ inches in
diameter." {Wilson Fopenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51267.

51831. Garcinia maxgostana L. Clusiaceae. Mangosteen.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. M. W. Docters van Leeti-

wen, director. Botanic Garden. Received December 14, 1920.

The mangosteen is renowned as one of the delicious fruits of the world and

has been called the " queen of tropical fruits." The tree is strictly tropical

and can be successfully grown only under the most favorable soil and climatic

conditions.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51200.

51832 to 51842. Crotalaria spp. Fabaceae.

From Gizeh, Mouderieh, Egypt. Seeds presented by Tlu-nias W. Brown,
director. Horticultural Section. Received November 6, 1920.
51832. Ckotalaria alata Buch.-Ham.

A suberect undershrub 1 to 2 feet high, with broad stipules forming a
wing from one node nearly to the next. The pale flowers are in twos
or threes on the racemes. The thin oblong obtuse leaves are 2 to 3 inches
long. Native to India, from Kumaon to Assam and the Khasi Hills,
ascending to 5,500 feet. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India,
vol. 2, p. 69.) .

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 476G7.

§•6 SEEDS AX!» PLA^•^S IMPOKTEl),

51832 to 51842— Continued.

51833. Cbotalaria geantiana Harv.

A small slender herbaceous plant with an erect, branching leafy stem,
1 foot in height. The trifoliolate leaves consist of cuneate leaflets one-
half to three-fourths of an inch long and not one-sixth of an inch wide.
The small, yellow, striate flowers are borne on filiform peduncles.
Native to Natal. (Adapted from Harvey and Sonder, Flora Capensis,
vol. 2, p. 43.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34740.

51834. Ckotalaria incana L.

A tropical Anierican plant about 1 meter high, erect, branched and
somewhat shrubby, and softly gray pubescent. The leaves have three
elliptical leaflet.s. The yellow flowers, with a standard over 10 milli-
meters wide, are crowded in 12 to 20 flowered elongated racemes 5
to 20 centimeters long. This plant occurs in waste places throughout
the Tropics and is in flower all the year. (Adapted from Rock, Legumi-
not(s Plants of Haicaii, p. 137.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47127.

51835. Crotalaeia laburnifolia L.

A low shrub with slender, elongated, terete branches, membranous,
glabrous leaflets 1 to 2 inches long, anci elongated, very lax, terminal
and lateral racemes of bright-yellow flowers 1 inch long. The keel is
very broad, with a long incurved beak. Native to the western Indian
Peninsula, Ceylon, and Malakka. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of Brit-
ish India, vol. 2, p. SJi.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49279.

51836. Crotalaeia polysperma Kotschy.

A densely rufo-villose herbaceous plant with trifoliolate silky leaves
and six to eight small, lax. long-i>eduncled. lateral racemes of violer-
blue flowers. The standard is widely obovate, silky pubescent without,
and 14 to 16 millimeters long. The wings are oblong with an obtuse
tip ; the apex of the kef'l is attenuated into an ei'ect. somewhat obtuse
beak. Native to the Nile Land. German East Africa, British East
Africa, Sudan, and Eritrea. (Adapted from Oliver, Flora of Tropical
Africa, vol. 2, p. -'i2, and Journal of the Linnedn Society, vol. 42, p. 821.)

51837. Crotalaeia eetusa L.

A handsome East Indian annual with large yellow flowers in 12-
flowered terminal racemes. The large round standard is streaked at
the base, and the wings are short slnd villous at the back. The fluted
upright stem, leafy from the base, is li feet high. The oblong, wedge-
shaped, entire leaves are clothed beneath with short appressed hairs
and are roughish with small elevated points. (Adapted from Curtis's
Botanical Magazine, pi. 2561.)

For previous iJitroduction, see S. P. I. No. 36969.

51838. Crotalaeia saltiana Andrews.

A shrub with long, ui)ward-curving, more or less silky branches, de-
ciduous stipules, and deiLse racemes of yellow flowers. The standard
is elliptic-ovate, the wings oblong, and the rounded keel 9 to 11 millimeters
long. The trifoliolate leaves with small obovate leaflets are silky
pubescent below, glabrous or nearly so above. Native to the Sudan and
southern Abyssinia. (Adapted from Journal of the Liiinean Society,
vol. 42, p. 309.)

51839. Ceotalaeia spectabilis Roth.

A robust undershrub 1 to 1.5 meters high, with oblong or broadly
.spatulate-oblong leaves which are moderately firm in texture, glabrous
above, finely silky beneath, and 7.5 to 35 centimeters long. The folia-
ceous stipules are persistent. The yellowish purple flowers, 22 millimeters
long, are in 20 to 4C» flowered racemes 3 to 5 decimeters long. The
plant is native to India, ascending to an altitude of 3,000 feet in Kumaon.
It is cultivated as a garden flower in the Punjab, India, where it is
known as Sauni, but it is apparently never cultivated as an agricultural
product, though fiber is sometimes prepared from it. (Adapte<l from
Rock, Leguminous Plants of Hawaii, p. 127.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1020, 57

51832 to 51842— Continued.

51840. Cbotalaria striata Schrank.

A low-growing Brazilian sliruli with rounded green l)rauche3, trifolio-
late siibglaltrous leaves, and elongated terminal nn-enics of numerous
drooping j-ellow flowers. The petals are striped with deep orange-brown.
The broadly oblong sitandard is reflexed, and the subfalcate nblong
wings are less than half the length of the uiuch-acuuiinated keel, which
is as long as the standard. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Maga-
zine, pi. 3200.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50751.

51841. Crotalaria tjsaramoknsis Baker f.

A tall herb allied to Crotalaria lanceolata E. Mey. from which it
■differs in its shorter and wider leaflets, 4 to G centimeters long and 10
to K! millimeters wide, subacuminate at the tip and cuneate at the base.
The leaves are glabrous above and slightly pubescent below. The
numerous yellow striated flowei-s are in elongated terminal racemes, 15
to 25 centimeters long. The keel is roundetl and acute at the tip. Na-
tive to German East Africa. (Adapted from Journal of the Linnean
Society, vol. .',2, p. 3-'iG.)

51842. Crotalaria retusa L.

An ornamental tropical annual with an acutely quadrangular branched
stem, 1 foot high, entire, oval, glabrous leaves, and terminal racemes
of six to eight rather large and handsome flowers resembling in color
those of some species of lupine. The greenish white standard, streaked
within with pale blue, is bent back, the obovate wings are yellowish
white at the base, the rest deep purple ; the keel is whitish, yellow at
the tip. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 303/f.)

51843 to 51855.

From Ka\\alpindi, Punjab, India. Seeds presented by II. R. Stewart.
Received December 14, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Stewart.

51843. CoTONEASTER MiCROPHYLLA Wall. Malacejs.

A dwarf, dense, usually procumbent, much-branched shrub, with hard,
ovate, shining leaves half an inch long, dark green on the upper surface,
pubescent or tomeutose beneath. The white, solitary flowers are one-third
of an inch across, and the globose, bright-red fruits are one-fourth of an
inch in diameter. Native to China and the temperate Himalayas at alti-
tudes of 4,000 to 10,000 feet. (Adapted from Colleft. Flora Simlensis, p.
173.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. 1. >'<>. .3000S.

51844. DucHESNEA sp. Rosace:<\
" Wild strawberry."

51845. Irts sp. Iridacese. Ii'is.
[Received without notes.]

51846. Rosa sp. Ro.sacete. Rose.
[Received without notes.]

51847. Rosa sp. Rosacese. - Rose.
[Received without notes.]

51848. Rosa sp. Rosacea. Rose.
[Received without notes.]

51849. Rosa sp. Rosacese. K,ose.
[Received as Rosa wehUatui, but the fruit and seeds do not agree with

our material of that species.]

51850. RuBXJs sp. Rosacene.
[Received without notes.]

51851. RuBus sp. Rosacere.
[Received without not©B.]

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51843 to 51855— Continued.

51852. Saussurea lappa (Decaisne) C. B. Clarke. Asteracese.

The aromatic root of this tall perennial, native to Kashmir, at altitudes
of 8,000 to 12,000 feet, is of medicinal value. The annual export has been
as much as 1,000 tons, a large portion used for incense, further as an in-
secticide, keeping moths from cloth. The leaves are used as an insecticide
as emballage for shawls. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical
Plants, p. 492.)

51853. ViBUKNUM sp. Caprifoliaceie.

[Received without notes.]

Viburnums are among our best ornamental shrubs, and this may be use-
ful in breeding work if not for its own intrinsic value.

51854. Viola serpens Wall. Violacese. Violet.
An herbaceous perennial with lilac-colored flowers found in woods

above 7,000 feet altitude in the hilly districts throughout India and in
China and Java ; glabrous or with scattered hairs. The stems are short
but distinct, covered with withered scales, and often producing runners.
The broadly ovate, deeply cordate leaves are 1 to 2 inches long. (Adapted
from Collett, Flora Simlensis, p. 40.)

51855. Viola sp. Violacese.

[Mixed seed, received without notes.]

51856 to 51869. Lotus spp. Fabacese.

From Madrid, Spain. Seeds presented by the Botanic Garden, Received
November 26, 1920.

51856. Lotus angustissimus L.

A plant with upright, sometimes decumbent to ascending, slender stems.
The dark-green leaves are short stalked with small leaflets, the lower
rounded obovate, and the upper lanceolate to linear. The golden-yellow
flowers are often reddish at the tips. , Found in meadows, on roadsides,
on the less salty of the salt-pasture formations with Cynodon dactylon,
on moist salt meadows rich in humus, and also in carbonates and
sulphate salts, from the Mediterranean region to Hungary and southern
France. (Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der Mittel-
europaischen Flora, vol. 6, aht. 2, p. 6S5, and Hayek, Die Pflansendecke
Oesterreich-TJngams, Leipsig and Vienna, pp. 159, 494-)

51857. Lotus angustissimus gracilis (Waldst. and Kit.) Aschers. and

Graebn.

This plant differs from the species in its ascending or partly decumbent
stem 1 to 3 decimeters long, its broader, elliptic, acute stipules, and its
shorter peduncles. It is also less abundant. (Adapted from Ascherson
and Graebner, Synopsis der Miticleuropdischen Flora, vol. 6, abt. 2,
p. 685.)

51858. Lotus arabicus L.

A kind of vetch indigenous to Egypt, where it grows along the bed of
the Nile, especially above Luxor. During the first Sudanese war this
species of lotus was a continual source of trouble to the military authori-
ties, since it was frequently cropped by the transport animals at the
various encampments and led to a high mortality among them. By a
chemical investigation it was ascertained that the toxicity was due to the
production of prussic acid when the plant was moistened with water, as
the result of the interaction of a glucosid and an enzym occurring to-
gether in its cells. The glucosid (lotusin) was obtained in a pure state
and shown to be a derivative of a yellow coloring matter (lotoflavin), the
latter in additiorn to dextrose and prussic acid being produced when
lotusin is hydrolyzed, either by the action of the enzyni (lotase) present
in the plant or by boiling it with dilute mineral acids.

The Arabs are aware that Lotus arabicus, which is called " klutcher "
in the vernacular, is poisonous only in the immature condition and that
when allowed to ripen until seeds have formed it becomes innocuous
and is then available as an excellent fodder. A chemical investigation
of the fully ripe plants showed that they contained none of the poison-

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51856 to 51869— Continued.

ous cyanogenetic glucosid and were consequently harmless. The pro-
portion of prussic acid obtainable from L. arabieus is considerable and
varies from 26 per cent in the case of young plants to 32 per cent in
the case of those almost mature, when the yield of acid reaches the
maximum. (Adapted from Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, Lotidon,
vol. 1, p. 12.)

51859. Lotus conimbkicensis Brot.

A gray-green, more or less hairy plant with decumbent, ascending, or
rarely erect thin stems and sliort-petioled leaves. The leaflets are mostly
ovate-lanceolate to obovate. The ovate stipules are longer than the
petiole and mostly longer than the leaflets. The small rose-colored
flowers are in one-flowered inflorescences. Found in sandy regions or on
grassy places on the Mediterranean coast, in the southwest parts uf
Provence and the Riviera. (Adapted fx'om Ascherson and Oraebner,
Synopsis der Mitteleuropdischen Flora, vol. 6, p. 689.)

51860. Lotus cytisoides I^.

A slightly hairy or nearly smooth plant with stipules shorter than those
of Lotus creticus. The corolla wings are broadly obovate, entij;ely cov-
ering the keel. The pod, 3 to 5 centimeters long, is more or less com-
pressed, torulosely thickened, and straight or slightly bent. Found only
on the Mediterranean seacoast on rocky precipices. (Adapted from
Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der Mitteleuropdischen Flora, vol. 6,
abt. 2, p. 672.)

51861. Lotus edulis L.

A more or less hairy plant with ascending or erect, rarely decumbent,
branched stems, mostly 1 to 4 decimeters long. The gray-green leaflets
are obovate, rarely wedge-linear, and the stipules are broa'fl ovate to
heart-shaped, oblique at the base, acute. The large yellow flowers are
in heads of one to three. Found in sandy areas in the Mediterranean
region only. (Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der
Mitteleuropdischen Flora, vol. 6, abt. 2, p. 668.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 7731.

51862. Lotus filicaulis Durieu.

A form closely allied to Lotus corniculatus var. major. It is dis-
tinguished by the elongated, thin, stiff peduncle. Native to Algeria. •
(Adapted from Ascherson and Graebner, Synopsis der Mitteleuro-
pdischen Flora, vol. 6, abt. 2, p. 682.)

51863. Lotus gebelia Vent.

An herbaceous plant, native to the Alps, which flowers all through the
summer. The robust and almost woody stem is branched, leafy, glabrous,
glaucous green, and one-fourth of a decimeter long. The ternate leaves
are subtended by bracts which resemble the subsessile, entire leaflets.
The flowers, 6 to 10 millimeters long, are at first crimson red, then pale
rose, and finally whitish streaked with rose. At night they fold down
next the petiole and are covered by the three leaflike bracts. The gla-
brous pods furnish a pleasantly flavored, nourishing food. (Adai)ted
from Ventenat, Description des Plantcs Nouvelles et Peu Connues, CuU
tiv^es dans le Jardin de J. M. Gels, p. 57.)
• 51864. Lotus jacobaeus L.

A plant with an erect stem, linear leaves, and subterranean pods;
native to the Cape Verde Islands.

51865. Lotus lampkocarpus Boiss.

A plant native to the humid grasslands of Attica, with a robust stem
often 2 feet long diffusing into long branches. The lower leaves are
obovate, the upper oblong-acute. The yellow flowers are clustered in hciids
of two or three. The narrow erect pods are shining gray, silky, and
smooth. • (Adapted from Boissier, Diagnoses Plantarum Oricntalium No-
varum, vol. 2, no. 9, p. 33.)

51866. Lotus ornithopodioides L.

A hairy annual with branched, decumbent, or ascending, rarely erect
stems, mostly 1 to 3 decimeters long. The leaflets are wedge shaped at

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51856 to 51869— Continued.

the base, obovate, rliombic, the two lower smaller, like stipules, ovate-
rhombic. The yellow flowers are in clusters of two to five. There are
usually several pods in a cluster, 2 to 5 centimeters long. Found in
grassy fields in the Mediterranean region, near the seacoast, in southern
Istria, Dalmatia, Croatia, etc. (Adapted from Ascherson and Graehnci .
Synopsis der Mitteleuropdischen Flwa, vol. 6, aht. 2, p. 669.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32030.
51867. Lotus suaveolens Pers.

A slightly hairy plant with a stem which is usually well branched and
nearly always decumbent. The inflorescence is nicstly three to four
flowered. The leaflets are obovate, wedge shaped at the base. Found
in similar situations as L. angustissimus (which it somewhat resembles
in habit) in meadows, on roadsides, on the less salty of the salt-pasture
formations with Cynodon dactylon, on moist salt meadows rich in
humus, and also in carbonates and sulphate salts, in Europe and north-
western Africa. (Adapted from Ascherson and (iraehner. Synopsis der
Mitteleuropdischen Flora, vol. 6, abt. 2, p. 687.)

5^868. Lotus tenuis AValdst. and Kit.

A plant 2 to 4, rarely 8 decimeters high, smooth or nearly so, with
usually many stems, decumbent or ascending or with erect branches.
The leaflets, even the lower stipulelike ones, are linear-lanceolate to
linear. The inflorescence is one to five flowered. This is a faculta-
tive halophyte found mostly on salty stations, on meadows, or in ravines
throughout middle Europe, and in the Tyrol up to an altitude of 945
meters. It is found in swamp meadows, on salt meadows with Plantago
maritima, on the dry salty pastures with Salicornea, on the salt steppes,
and in various other halophyte formations. (Adapted from Ascherson
and Graebner, Synopsis der Mitteleuropdischen Flora, vol. 6, abt. 2, p.
683, and Hayek, Die Pflanzendecke Ocsterrcich-Ungam^, Leipsig and
Vienna, pp. 20, 157, 159, and J,9J,.)

51869. Lotus sp.

[Received as Lotus articulatus, for which a place of publication has
not yet been found.]

51870 and 51871.

From Penang, Straits Settlements. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agri-
cultural Exjilorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived November 30, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

51870. Cyrtostachys LAKKA Beccari. Phoeuicacefe. Palm.

"(No. 17.) The famous 'sealing-wax palm,'"

A tall, slender, soboliferous palm with pinnatisect leaves about 4
feet long and the leaflets 20 inches long and 1 to !{ inches wide, green
above, a.shy gray beneath. The sheath is red. The small ovoid fruits
are borne on stout spreading spadix branches 1 to 2 feet long. Native
to the humid jungles of Singapore. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora o/
British India, vol. 6, p. Jil^t.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49530.

51871. MiLLETTiA ATEOPUEPUREA (Wall.) Bcuth. Fabaccre.

" (No. 14.) A fine symmetrical tree with dark foliage and dark-red
to purplish black flowers. The pods are large and contain from one to
two large brown seeds. It is worthy of cultivation on account of its
handsome round crown and dark foliage. A native of the Malay Penin-
sula and Burma."

51872 to 51885.

From Rochester, N. Y. Presented by John Dunbar, assistant superin-
tendent. Department of Parks. Received December 3. 1920.

51872. Malus baccata (L.) Moeuch. Malacese. Siberian crab apple.
(Pyrus baccata L.)

Seeds of the variety orthocarpa.

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51872 to 51885— Continued.

51873. Malus floribunda Sieb. Malacefe. Crab apple.
{Pyrus floribunda Kirchn.)

Seeds of one of the handsomest of all crab apples and one of the
earliest to flower. It is a broad shrub with a trunlj divIdinR at the
base into several large branches. The pink flowers, whicli are deep
rose color in the bud, turn white before the petals fall and are pro-
duced in the greatest profusion. The dark-green foliage Is abundant,
but the yellow or orange-colored fruits are not much larger than peas
and make little show. The origin of this plant is uncertain. It was
first sent to Europe from Japan, but it is not a native of that country.
It was probably introduced from China, although it does not appear
to be known in China now in a wild state. (Adapted from American
Florist, vol. JfG, p. 9Ji5.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49135.

51874. Malus niedzwetzkyana Dieck. Malaceje. * Apple.
{Pyrus niedswctzkyana Hemsl.)

Seeds of a small free-growing tree with long, .straight, rather thick
flowering branches and smooth, very dark purple bark. The lanceolate
leaves, 3 to 5 inches long on slender petioles 1 to 2 indies long, are rather
thick, stiff, and tinged red on the fruiting branches. The petiole and midrib
are bright red and slightly hairy. The deep rose-purpie flowers, 1 to li
inches long and three-fourths of an inch across, are very numerous and
clustered at the ends of short, lateral branchlets. The woolly calyx is
white. The pendulous conical fruits, IJ to 2 inches long, have crimson-
purple skin and rose-purple, pleasantly flavored flesh. The wtiod is red
also, and the leaves turn red in autumn. (Adapted from Curtis's Botan-
ical Magazine, pi, 7975.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49037.

51875. Malvs PEUNiiOT.iA (Willd.) P>orkh. Malacere. Apple.
{Pyrus prunifnlia Willd.)

Seeds of a small ornamental tree native to North China and southern
Siberia, with 1 (dutiful white flowers li inches across, in 6 to 10 flowered
umbels, and smooth globose berries, 1 inch in diameter, green, amber
yellow, and bright red in varying proportions. The young shoots, peti-
oles, under surfaces of the leaves, and inflorescences are cottony.
(Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 6158.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49038.

51876. PoPULus ADENOPODA Maxiui. Salicacefe. Poplar.
Cuttings of a very distinct species easily recognized by the long-acumi-
nate, closely crenate leaves, greenish beneath, of old mature trees. The
common low-level poplar of Hupeh and Szechwan and the more eastern
parts of the Yangtze Valley. In western Hupeh it is very abundant in
open country and woods from river level up to an altitude of 1,500
meters. It is a rather slender, shapely tree, 20 to 25 meters or more
tall, with a straight trunk clear of branches for 10 to 15 meters and
clothed with smooth pale-gray bark, which on old trees and near the
ground becomes dark and slightly fissured. The branches are thin, as-
cending spreading, and form an oval crown. The leaves vary consider-
ably in degree of pubescence, but on old trees they are glabrous at ma-
turity. On young trees and on adventitious shoots they are densely
pubescent. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 3, p. 23.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49040.

51877. PoPULrs maximowiczii A. Henry. Salicacoje. Poplar.
Cuttings of a handsome, stately tree, the most satisfactory of the pop-
lars, of upright, ovate outline, which comes out in foliage 10 days be-
fore other trees and is always green, the foliage han-ing on as late
in the season as almost any deciduous tree. It thrives on thin gravelly
soil, so dry that Norway spruce and white ash could not survive on it.
In favor of the tree is its rapid growth, 3 to 5 feet a year for the first
eight years. Under similar conditions the Norway maple may grow
6 to 24 inches and the red oak and pin oak 12 to 30 inches. The leaf

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62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51872 to 51885— Continued.

is i-ugose like that of Rosa ru'gosa, and tlie foliage does not drop from
trees planted on gravellj' soil where there is less than half an inch
of rain in August. The trees at the Arnold Arboretum, now 20 years
old and 35 feet high, have never been attacked by borers, and the leaves
apparently have no attraction for any leaf-eating catei-pillar. The fruit-
ing catkins, 7 to 10 inches long, remain on the trees «ntil September
without opening. It is one of the few large exotic trees with deciduous
leaves which can be reconnnended for general planting in the Northern
States. (Adapted from Garden Magazine, vol. 29, p. S8.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49041.

51878. Peunus ameeicana lanata Sudworth. Amygdalaceae. Plum.

Seeds of a thorny tree, 3 to 12 meters high, with ovate-serrate, very
veiny leaves ; the leaves, petioles, and shoots are covered with a dense»
pale tomentum. Occurring sparsely in Texas on the San Antonio River
and its tributaries, where the fruit is said to be yellow and less than
12 millimeters in diameter. (Adapted from Contributions from the U. S.
National Herbarium, vol. 2, p. 102.)

51879. Prunus hortulana Bailey. Amygdalacese. Wildgoose plum.
Seeds of a vigorous tree, attaining a height of 30 feet or more, the

shaggy trunk sometimes a foot in diameter, becoming furrowed in age.
The bark is gray-brown, thick, and contains deposits of red cork cells
which show as bright-red blotches or as thick layers when the bark
is sectioned. The branches are very spreading and open, twiggy, slender,
and thorny. The thin, peachlike leaves, 5 inches long and 1% inches
wide, become leathery, smooth, and glossy above and almost glabrous
below except for the pubescent veins. The white, ill-scented flowers,^
three-fourths of an inch across, borne on very long spurs, open after
the leaves expand and bloom later than any other cultivated plum.
The clingstone fruit ripens very late, is globose, oval, and 1 inch in
diameter. The thick, tough, and astringent skin is yellow to red with
small conspicuous dots. TJie golden-yellow, coarse, firm, juicy flesh
is strongly aromatic, and mildly sweet. The tree is found wild in
Illinois, western Kentucky, western Tennessee, Missouri, northern
Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southeastern Kansas. (Adapted from Hed-
rick, Plums of New York, p. 64-)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41704.

51880. Peunus mexicana S. Wats. Amygdalacea?. Plum.
Seeds of a plant with its young branches, pedicels, and petioles canes-
cent with a short dense subtomentose pubescence. The leaves, 2 to 3^
inches long, are oblong-lanceolate, acuminate, rounded at the base,
acutely toothed, puberulent above, pubescent and lighter colored beneath.
The compressed-ovate fruits are on short fascicled pedicels. Found at
Lerios, Coahuila, Mexico. (Adapted from Proceedings of the American
Academy, vol. 17, p. 353.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32458.

51881. Peunus munsoni.vna Wight and Hedrick. Auiygdalace«. Plum.

Seeds of a tree, 20 to 30 feet high, with grayish bro\\Ti bark, shaggy
and furrowed, and spreading, slender, zigzag branches, little or not at
all thorny. The leaves, bright green and lustrous above, are dull green
below, and the lower surfaces of the veins are pubescent ; the leaves are
lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate, 4 inches long and 1^ inches wide, with
finely serrate margins. The white flowers, three-fourths of an inch
across, appear before or with the leaves, late in the season, on lateral
spurs. The globose, bright currant-red, clingstone fruits, an inch in
diameter with conspicuous whitish dots, ripen early and have yellow,
juicy, melting flesh which is fibrous, sweetish, aromatic, and good. The
fruit ships and keeps well considering the juiciness of most of the
varieties. One of the best known plums for home and market use;
they have a sprightly vhious flavor and are pleasant to eat either out

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1^20. 63

51872 to 51885— Continued.

of hand or cooked. The trees form dense thickets in nortlieru Texas,
eastern Oklahoniii, and parts of Missouri. A rohust form is hardy in
central Xew York. (Adapted from Hcdvick, Plums of New York, p. 80.)

51882. Pbunus eevekchonh Saryent. Aniygdalacea'. Plum.
Seeds of a shrub sometimes 4 meters liigh, usually much smaller,

growing in small thickets, with erect stems and slender glabrous branch-
lets, light orange-brown at first, bright chestnut brown, and very lus-
trous and marked by small orbicular white lenticels during the.r first
year, becoming dull reddish brown the following season. When its
branches are covered by its crowded clusters of white llowers 1.2 centi-
meters in diameter, set off by tlie green of the young leaves, the plant
is a beautiful object and may become a valuable addition to the list
of early garden shrutSs. When the leaves unfold they are slightly hairy
above and coated below with long matted pale hairs and at maturity
are thin, yellow-green, and mostly glabrous, 4.5 to 8 centimeters long
and 2 to 2.5 centimeters wide. The subglobose, red or amler fruit,
1.5 to l.S centimeters in dameter, has a th.ck skin and thin acid llesh,
(Adapted from Sai-tjent, Trees mid Shrubs, vol. 2, p. 158.)

51883. Pyrus betulaefolia Bunge. Malacese. Pear.
Seeds of a tall, very handsome tree from northern China, with crowded

clusters of rather small flowers which are followed by globose fruits
not much larger than peas. The tree is very hardy, vigorous, and fast
growing. (Adapted from Arnold Arboretum Bulletin of Popular Infor-
mation, No. 21.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45S22.

51884. Pyrus nivalis .Jacq. Malacere. Pear.
Seeds of a small tree of sturdy habit, with its young shoots thickly

covered w.th a white wool. The oval, entire leaves are 2 to 3 inches
long. The pure white flowers, H inches across, are produced in con-
spicuous clusters. The roundish, yellow-green fruit is 1^ inches or
more in diameter. The tree is native to eastern Europe and Asia Minor,
where it is sometimes more than 50 feet high. It is a very beautiful
tree early in the season, owing to the pure-white shoots and abun-
dant flowers. The tree is cultivated in France for its fruit, which
is not eaten until bletted. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 289.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42797.

51885. Py^eus salicifolia Pall. Malacefe. Willow-leaved pear.
Seeds of the handsome, willow-leaved pear, native to the eastern

Mediterranean region, to various parts of southern Russia, and as far
north as Siberia. The round-headed tree is 20 to 25 feet high, has a
short stout trunk, and bears beautiful willowlike grayish to silvery leaves
1 to 3 inches long and scarcely more than half an inch wide. The dense
corymbs of white flowers are borne freely in April. (Adapted from
Gardening Illustrated, vol. 3^, p. 305.)

51886 and 51887. Citrus spp. Rutaceae.

From Tripoli, Libia, Africa. Budwood presented by Dr. O. Fenzi, director.
Stabilimento Orticolo Libico. Received December 18, 1920. Quoted
notes by Doctor Fenzi.

51886. Citrus nobilisdeliciosa (Ten.) Swingle. Mandarin orang'e.
" Giant early mandarin. A mandarin of extra superior quality, ripen-
ing as early as the end of October, with an extra large fruit, well filled,
and with thin skin ; the pulp is very juicy, sweet, and aromatic."

51887. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Orange.
"Lim dem (Tripoli blood orange), consideretl the very best in its

section. It is generally seedless, oval in shape, with nearly brick-colored
skin. Some years ago a small export was made to Hamburg and realized
higher prices than any of the best Spanish or California varieties."

64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51888 and 51889. Hedtsarum coroxarium L. Fabaceae. Sulla.

From Valetta, Malta. Seeds presented by the Societa Economico-Agraria
del Gruppo di Malta, through Carl R. Loop, American consul. Received
December 18, 1920.

" Sulla is a deep-rootiug perennial legume which is gro^^^l extensively in the
Mediterranean region. It will withstand light frosts, but heavy freezing
usually kills it back. It is adapted to deep, calcareous, well-drained soils, and
requires much the same treatment as alfalfa. If sown under irrigation, about
three cuttings a season may be obtained, but under ordinary conditions it will
not be found so satisfactory a crop as alfalfa. The chief value of sulla lies
in its use as a soil-improving crop and as hay." {J. M. Westgate.)

51888. Goso. "An early-maturing crop." (Loop.)

51889. Malta.

51890 to 51892.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received December 22, 1920.

51890. BuTiA CAPiTATA PULPosA (Barb.-Rodr.) Becc. Phoenicaceae.
(Cocos pnlposa Barb.-liodr.) Palm.

"A hardy palm from southern Brazil, belonging to the same group
as the species commonly cultivated in California as Cocos australis, C.
yatay, and C. eriospatha. The trunk is 6 to 12 feet tall by li to 2 feet
in diameter with rather short, abruptly arched leaves 6 to 9 feet long.
The petioles are armed with stout spines. The edible fruit is yellow,
about 1 inch long by IJ inches in diameter, and the pulp is of a texture
and taste somewhat like that of the pineapple." (C. B. Doyle.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47350.

51891. Ehretia ACUMINATA R. Br. Boraginaceee.

A tree 30 feet high, native to Bhutan J^nd the eastei'n parts of Bengal,
where it flowers during the hot season. The small white flowers are
clustered in distant fascicles in axillary and terminal compound panicles.
The leaves are smooth, serrate, and oblong-lanceolate. The round red
pulpy drupes, about the size of a pea, are considered delicious by the
inhabitants of Bhutan. (Adapted from Edwards's Botanical Register,
vol. IS, p. 1097.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34557.

51892. ScHOTiA LATiFOLiA JacQ. Csesalplnlacese.

An ornamental shrub with rich, beautiful foliage of reddish color
when young. The flesh-colored flowers are in large panicles. Suitable
to be grown in pots for blooming in conservatories and for cut flowers;
can be grown in open ground wherever the lemon is hardy. (Adapted
from Southern California Acclimatizing Association, Santa Barbara,
Calif., May, 1S97, No. 5, p. 61.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 3470.

51893. CucuMis MELO L. Cucuibitacese. Muskm elon.

From Teheran, Persia. Seeds presented by John L. Caldwell, American
Minister. Received December 23, 1920.

" The famous Persian Ispahan melon, known locally as Kharhusa Gorgoh.
These melons are famed for their delicious sweetness." (Caldwell.)

51894. A\t:na nuda Hoejer. Poaceae. Naked oats.

From Chefoo, Shantung, China. Seeds presented by A. Sugden. Received
December 23, 1920.

" Fresh huskless oats of surprising weight. They must be very solid."
(Sugden.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 65

51895. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Christiania, Norway. Seeds presented by Dr. N. Wille, director,
Botanic Garden. Received December 14, 1920.

"Norsk Timoteifro." (Wille.)

A local Norse variety of timothy introduced for forage-crop investigations.

51896. CoLOCASiA ESCULENTA (L.) Scliott. AracesB. Dasheen.

Fi'om Broolisville, Fla. Grown at the Plant Introduction Garden. Re-
ceived at Washington, D. C, July 3, 1919 ; numbered in December, 1920.
"As grown at Broolvsville in 1920, these plants of imknown origin were
somewhat smaller than the Trinidad dasheen, were later in maturing than that
variety, and were all in flower early in November. Leaf petioles nearly plain
green, with upper part more or less shaded with maroon. Blade with very
irregular j^etiolar spot, extending along midrib and basal veins. Inflorescence
email, one to each plant. Tube of spathe 1* inches long ; limb, about 8 inches ;
pistillate portion of spadix, 1 inch. A SJ-inch corm tested in cooking was dry
and mealy and of good flavor. This dasheen, or taro, appears to be distinct
from any previously received." (R. A. Young.)

51897. Stillingia sebifera (L.) Michx. Euphorbiaceoe.
(Sapium sebifenun Roxb.)

From San Antonio, Tex. Seeds presented by the superintendent, San
Antonio Experiment Farm. Received November 10, 1920.

This tree, which occurs in all the warmer parts of Cliina, is long lived, grow-
ing to 40 or 50 feet in height, with a diameter of 5 or 6 feet at maturity. The
foliage takes on beautiful tints in autumn. The fruits are three celled, flat-
tened-ovoid. and about three-fifths of an inch in diameter. When ripe they
are blackish brown and woody in appearance and are either gathered by
hand or knocked down by poles. After being collected, the fruits are spread
in the sun, where they open and each liberates three elliptical seeds which
are covered with a white substance. This covering is a fat or tallow and is
removed by steaming and rubbing through a bamboo sieve. The fat is col-
lected and melted, molded into cakes, and sold as the " pi-yu " of commerce.
The seeds from which the fat has been removed are crushed, and the oil
expressed from them is the " ting-yu " of commerce. In China the oil and
tallow are used in the manufacture of candles. Both these products are also
exported in quantity to Europe, where they are used in the manufacture of
soap. (Adapted from Wilson, A Naturalist in Western China, vol. 2, p. 67.)

These seeds were collected from a tree sent to the experiment farm in 1910
under S. P. I. No. 23218.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47863.

51898 to 52267.

From East Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Octo-
ber 20, 1920. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

51898. Abutilon sp. Malvaceae.

"(No. 1294. Butiaba. Northern Province, Uganda. July 19, 1920.) A
small yellow hibiscuslike flower with green foliage."

51899. Abutilon sp. Malvaceae.

"(No. 1325. Lur, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 27, 1920.) A small
wait-a-bit with a smilaxlike leaf and a yellow flower."

51900. Acacia scorpioides (L.) W. F. Wight. Mimosacea;.
(A. arahica Willd.)

"(Nos. 1528 and 1528a. Jebelein, Serinar Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 14, 1920.) Qarat or garad; acacialike plant used for
tanning."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50110.

66 SEEDS AND PLAIfTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

51901 and 51902. Albizzia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Mimosacefe.

Lebbeck tree.

51901. "(No. 1474. jNIongalla. Molilalia Province. Anglo-Ejrjptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) A large flat-topped acacialike tree with
a very heavy crop of large, flat pods. It is grown throughout
central and northeastern Africa (Nile Valley)."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50713.

51902. "(No. 1.^4.5. Onidurmjiii. Khartum Province. .\ngl()-Egj'ptian
Sudan. August 18, 1920.) .\n aoacialike tree which bears thin
pods."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50713.

51903, Annona seneoalensis Pers. Annonacese. Custard-apple.

"(Nos. 1278 and 1279a. "\Ve.st of Alisindi, Northern Province, Uganda.
July 19, 1920.) Custard-apple. I have observed this all through
Africa, but this is the first ripe fruit I have seen."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49843,

51904. Anogeisst'S i.eiocakpa (DC.) Guill. and Perr. Cnmbretace<ie.
"(No. 1.S63. Shindurm to Nyonki. Mougalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian

Sudan. .July 28. 1920. Herb. No. 9.3.").) Seed of a fine birchlike tree

with the broad-spreading habit of a fig."

51905 to 51907. Arachis hypogaea L. Fabacesp. Peanut.

51905. "(No. 1.349. Between Uma and Regu. Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egj-ptian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) Monkey nuts (peanuts) ;
one of the chief crops here."

51906. "(No. 149(>. Sinisima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8. 1920.) Peanuts grown by the Bori ; voandzeia
is also grown."

51907. "(No. 1532. Onidurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egypt'an
Sudan. August 18", 1920.) Peanuts; small t.vpe grown here for
Egyptian market."

51908. Aristida sp. Poacefe. Grass.
"(No. 1184. Kisuniu. Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11, 1920.) Very

abundant bere; of doubtful value."

51909. AsPARAGL's FALCATCS L. Convallaracere. Asparagus.
"(No. 1302. Panyannir, Northern Province, Uganda. July 20, 1920.)

A spiny type of asparagus."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33725.

51910. BixA OKELLANA L. BixacesB. Annatto tree.
"(No. 1276. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 18, 1920.) Used

as a dye plant. A very attractive shrub in central Africa."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50222.

51911. Brachystegi.v sp. Cspsalpiiiiacefp.

"(No. 1278. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 18, 1920.) A
beautiful Mopanelike shrub."

51912. BuTYROSPERiirM pabkii (Don) Kotschy. Sapotace.*e.

"(No. 1348. Between Uma and Regu, Mongalla Province, Anglo-
Egj'ptian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) A large tree and one of the most
valuable oil trees, from the seeds of which is obtained a solid fat called
shea butter. The seeds are roasted and ground, and the oil is boile<I
off."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21057.
51913 and 51914. Cajan indicum Spreng. Fabacefe. Pigeou-pea.

51913. "(No. 1267. Misindi. Northern Province, Uganda. .Inly 17.
1920.) Pigeon-peas from the native market."

51914. "'(No. 1543. Omdurman. Khartum Province. Anglo-Egj-ptiart
Sudan. August 18, 1920.) A small reddish pigeon-pea."

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51898 to 52267— Contimiod.

51915. CARniosPEJtsn'jf sp. Sapindacese.

"(No. 1277. Misinfli, Northern Province, Uganda. July 18, 1920.) A
vine witli a leaf similar to that of a clematis, but delicate in structure-
Tlie delicate white flower is followed by a three-sided bladder-shaped pod
with one seed in tlie center of each of the three carpels."

51916. CARDiosPKRMrM sp. Sapiudacoa?.

"(No. 1343. Between Uma and liegu, Mongalla Province, Anglo-
EgjTtian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) A pretty vine with a bladder-shaped
pod."

51917. Cassia sp. Cajsalpiniacese.

"(No. 1350. Between Uma and Regu. Mongalla Provine, Anglo-Egyp-
tian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) A small legume with a partition between
seeds."

51918. Cassia sp. Csesalpiniaceje.

"(No. 1352. Between Uma and Regu. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyp-
tian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) A pink-flowered legume with a leaf like
a rose."

51919. Cassia sp. Cfesalpiniacete.

"(No. 1420. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Au-
gust 6, 1920.) A small legume which is abundant on the lowlands."
51920 and 51921. Chloris abyssinica Hochst. PoaceiB. Grass.

51920. "(No. 1254. Namasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) Grass."

51921. "(No. 1415. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj-ptian
Sudan. August 3, 1920. Herb. No. 941.) Grass which is abun-
dant in central Africa but seldom dominant."

51922. CiCEB ARiETiNUM L. Fabacese. Chick-pea.

"(No. 1535. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 18, 1920.) A small chick-pea called lob kobeck."

51923. CiTRULLUs VULGARIS Schrad. Cucurbitaceje. Watermelon.
"(No. 1.533. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

August 18, 1920.) Seed of a cucurbit sold in market as a food called
duntm."

51924. Clitoria ternatea L. Fabacese.

"(No. 1502. Malek, Mongalla Province, Anglo- Eg3rptian Sudan. August
9, 1920.) A beautiful leguminous vine with bright-blue flowers."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39301.

51925. Cosmos sulphureus Cav. Asteracese. Cosmos.
"(No. 1270. Misindi, Northern Province. Uganda. July 18, 1920.)

An orange-colored cosmcs which forms a very pretty hedge."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 378S4.

51926. Crotalabia sp. Fabacete.

"(No. 1323. Suwara, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July
23, 1920.) A small yellow legume."

51927. Crotalaria sp. Fabacete.

"(No. 1365. Near Nyonki, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
July 28, 1920.) A small legume."

51928. Crqtalaria sp. Fahacete.

"(No. 1403. Rejaf, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July
29. 1920.) A Crotalaria with large hairy pods."

51929. Crotalaria sp. Fabaceae.

"(No. 1418. Rejaf, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August
5, 1920.) A very small, yellow-flowered legume which forms dense mats
or tangles of stems at the base of hills."

51930. CrotalAri.\ sp. Fabacefe.

"(No. 1504. Shambe, Bahr el Ghazal Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 10, 1920.) A blue-flowered Crotalaria with hairy pods."

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

51931 and 51932. Cucuiiis metui.iferus E. Mey. Cucurbitaceie.

Cucumber.

51931. " (Nos. 1295 and 1295a. Butial)a. Northeru Province, Uganda.
July 19, 1920.) A cucuml)er which is red near the tip; it ripens
very unequally; is eaten by birds."

51932. "(No. 1495. Sirasima. Mougalhi Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) A wild re<l type of cucumber, 11 by 2 or
2i inches. When ripe they are eaten by birds."

51933 and 51934, Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitacere. Cucumber.

51933. "(No. 1207. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. Kenia. .July 11^
1920.) Cucumber; a small type from the market."

51934. "(No. 1494. Simsima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) A deep-green cucumber with yellow
markings."

51935. Cucumis sp. Cucurbitacese.

"(No. 1330. Atokaferri, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
July 25, 1920. ) A small cucumber which is very popular with the natives
of this section."

51936. Cucumis sp. Cucurbitaceae.

"(No. 1417. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj-ptian Sudan. August
4, 1920.) A large cucumber with long spines; orange color when ripe.'*^

51937. Cucumis sp. Cucurbitacese.

"(No. 1537. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 18, 1920.) Senat. A cucumberlike plant from the Red Sea
region ; the seeds are used as food."

51938. DoLicHos LABLAB L. Fabaceae. Hyacinth bean.
"(No. 1539. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

August 18, 1920.) Kaseringiqtie. A flat bean with a large white hilum.
There are also brown and black varieties."

51939. DuRANTA BEPENS L. Verbenacefe.

"(No. 1275. Misindi, Northern Province. Uganda. July 18, 1920.)
A beautiful white-flowered type of Duranta."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48707.

51940 and 51941. Eciiinochloa pykamidalis (Lam.) Hitchc. and Chase.
(Panicum pyramidale Lam.) [Poacefe. Grass.

51940. "(No. 1414. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egvptian
Sudan. August 3, 1920. Herb. No. 940.) A large grass which
grows along watercourses and appears to extend throughout
central Africa. It grows on soil a little more uunat than that in
which sorghum grows."

51941. "(No. 1503. Shanibe, Bahr el Ghazal Province, Anglo-
Egyptian Sudan, .\ucmst 10, 1920.) A grass which is character-
istic of the river front."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49999.

51942 and 51943. Ei.eustne coracana (L.) Gaertn. Poaceae.

Rag^i millet

51942. "(No. 1257. Jinja, Eastern Province, Uganda. July 13
1920. ) Eleusine."

51943. "(No. 1264. Misindi, Nurtheni Province, Uganda. July 17,
1920.) Eleusine from the market at Misindi."

51944 and 51945. Gosstptum hiesutum L. Malvaceie. Cotton.

51944. "(No. 1259. Palnngo. Eastern Province, Uganda. July l^.
1920.) Cotton now being planted here; it is probably Nyasaland
or American Upland."

51945. "(No. 133."a. .Viokalorri. MongaIl;i Province, Anir'o-Egvplian
Sudan. July 25. 1020 ) Cntlun from a native field."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 69

51898 to 52267— Continued.

51946 to 51949. Gossypiuw Nanking soudanknsis Watt. Malvaceae.

Cotton.

51946. "(No. K?4T. Betwoou Uniu and Ue.mi. MoMjialla Proviiico.
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 2G, 1920. Herb. No. 912.) Cotton."

51947. "(No. 1359. Between Sliiudurru and Nyouki. MonguUa
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 28, 1920. Herb. No. 933.)
Cotton; a wild plant in natural vegetation."

51948. "(No. 13GG. Nyonki, Mongalla Province. Auglo-Egvptian
Sudan. July 29, 1920.) Apparently like No. 1359 [S. P. I. No.
51947]."

51949. "(No. 1500a. Simsima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-I^gyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920. Cotton gr<i\vu by tlie natives."

51950. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"(No. 1304. Mutu, Northern Province. Uganda. July 20, 1920.) A

few seeds of cotton, probably wild."

51951. Melhania ferruginea A. Rich. Sterculiacete.

"(No. 1327. Lur, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 27,
1920.) A hairy-leaved plant with yellow flowers."

51952 to 52050. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

{Sorglium vulf/are Pers.)

51952. "(No. 1209. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Kafir corn just as sold in the market."

51953. "(No. 1200. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Durra ; spreading red head not as dark as No. 1197
[S. P. I. No. 51579], but much darker than No. 1198 [S. P. I. No.
51580]."

For an illustration of this and the four following sorghums, see
Plate VI.

51954. "(No. 1201. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Durra: a spreading white kafirlike type."

51955. "(No. 1202. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Close, dark-red or tan-colored head, similar in color to
No. 1198 [S. P. I. No. 51580]."

51956. "(No. 1203. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Durra; spreading head of light-tan color." •

51957. "(No. 1204. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Durra; a very dark rather open but short-branched head."

51958. "(No. 1205. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Durra; a very dense bead of red-tan color." '

51959. "(No. 1266. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 17,
1920. ) Kafir corn."

51960. "(No. 1301. Pauyamur. Northern Province, Uganda. July
20, 1920.) Kafir corn."

51961. "(No. 1320. Suwara, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 23, 1920.) Kafir corn ; a small red head of m'taraa."

51962. "(No. 1321. Suwara, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 23, 1920.) A small, very dark head."

51963. "(No. 1322. Suwara, iMougalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 23, 1920. ) A lighter head, more open and spreading."

51964. "(No. 1324. Lur, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egjptian Sudan.
July 27, 1920.) A white kafir com."

51965. "(No. 1331. Atokaferri, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 25, 1920. ) Kafir com with a long, open, white head.'

51966. "(No. 1,3.32. Atokaferri, IMongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 25, 1920.) Long, open, red head."

51967. "(No 3333. Atoknterri, Mon<);alla Province, Anglo-Rgyntian
Sudan. July 25, 1020.'! Small, dense, red bead."

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

51968. "(No. 1334. Atokaferri, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. July 25, 1920.) Dense, red head, not so small as the pre-
ceding number."

51969. "(No. 1335. Atokaferri, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj-ptian
Sudan. July 25, 1920.) Long, tan head."

51970. "(No. 1454. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Large, spreading head of purplish tan
color; abundant."

51971. "(No. 1455. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egjptiaii
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Spreading deep-red head; the branches
of the head hang down."

51972. "(No. 1456. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egjptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Semipendent, spreading, vvliite head
with tan-colored tips."

51973. "(No. 1457. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) White Avith tiin tips, red hull, and semi-
pendent branches."

51974. "(No. 14.58. Rejaf. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj'ptiau
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) White with a tan tinge and red hull;
the branches are pendent with an upright central spike."

51975. "(No. 1460. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) White with black hull; the seeds are
pointed."

51976. "(No. 1461. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egjptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Black hull, white with purple spots;
a close head, but the branches stand distinct."

51977. "(No. 14G2. Rejaf, INIongalla Province, Anglo-Egyijtian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Grain stained purple; dark hull; short,
stubby, rather open head."

51978. "(No. 1463. Rejaf, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 7. 1920.) Light-lemon grain with orange hull
and rather spi-cadlng head."

51979. "(No. 1464. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-EgypLian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Seed light tan; very long, rather open
head, similar to No. 1463 [S. P. I. No. 51978]."

51980. "(No. 1465. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Auglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Very white head, deep-red almost black
hull, plump white grain, purple tip."

51981. "(No. 1467. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. .\ugu.st 7, 1920.) Dull tan, rather long, close head; hull
orange. Weevils were at work on this while it was still standing
in the field."

51982. "(No. 1467a. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj-ptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Durra."

51983. "(No. 1468. Rejaf. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) Light lemon-colored head and orange-
colored bracts; a very fine type similar to No. 1464 [S. P. I. No.
51979]."

51984. "(No. 1469. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptiau
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) A long head of deep almost reddish tan
or wine color."

51985. "(No. 1470. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-EJgyptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) A small, dense head of deep purple or
wine color."

51986. "(No. 1471. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) A dense, white head with black hull,
mottled with tan and purple."

51987. "(No. 1472. Rejaf, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 7, 1920.) A very large, dense, deep- red head with
a tendency to gooseneck, which is rare here."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 71

51898 to 52267— Continued.

51988. "(No. 150."). Tango, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egjptian
Sudan. August 12, 1920.) Durra ; a large-seeded type grown lo-
cally."

51989. "(No. ir)25a. Shikaba, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egj'ptian
Sudan. August 14, 1920.) Durra grown locally."

51990. "(No. 1526. Shikaba, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 14. 1920.) Red durra."

. 51991. "(No. 1530. Jebelein, Sennar Province, Anglo-P]gyptiau
Sudan. August 14, 1920.) A large-seeded white durra."

51992. "(No. 1546. Atbara, Berber Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 24, 1920.) Irrigated durra; a uniform, small-headed
type."

51993. "(No. 1.M7. Edfou, Egypt. August 27, 1920.) Durra with
very dense, uniform white heads."

51994. Variety aiysfiiiiicuit. "(No. 1429. Kejaf, Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian ■ Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Almost white
awned."

51995. Variety nbijssiniciiy. "(y^o. 1512. Taufikia, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13. 1920.) A light, hairy
type."

51996. Variety cordofnnnx. "(No. 1.508. Taulikia, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13. 1920.) Rather
haii-y, awnless, light, but dark when ripe."

51997. Variety eordofanuH. "(No. 1510. Taufikia, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13, 1920.) Orange color,
unawned except when very young ; smooth."

51998. Variety cordofanm. "(No. 1511. Tautikia, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. .'August 13, 1920.) Similar to
the preceding number."

51999. Variety cordufanus. "(No. 1521. Malakal. Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13. 1920.) Large, light,
and awned."

52000. Variety cichcnyeri. "(No. 1256. Jiu.1a, Eastern Province,
Uganda. July 13, 1920.) A small type."

52001. Variety eichenrjeri. "(No. 1309. Nimule. Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Awned type."

52002. Variety eichcngeri. "(No. 1310. Nimule, Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Awned; rather small
flower."

52003. Variety eichengcH. "(No. 1312. N'^umle. Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Several small awned
heads."

52004. Vaiit^ty eichcngeri. "(No. 1313. Ninmle. IMongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Large awned heads."

52005. Variety eichengeri. "(No. 1338. Moku, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 25, 1920.) Sorghum typical of this
section."

52006. Variety eichengeri. "(No. 1357. Kirillu, Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 27, 1920.) A light-colored
type." '

52007. Variety e(C/(cnf/eri. "(No. 1301. Sbindurru to Nyonki, Mon-
galla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 28, 1920.) A tall
light type collected near Nyonki."

52008. Variety eichengeri. "(No. 1522. Malakal, Upper Nile Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13, 1920.) Large, light, and
awned."

52009. A'ariety eichengeri. "(No. 1523. Malakal, Upper Xile Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13. 1920.) T^arge, light, and
awned."

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

52010. Yariety eichengeri. "(No. 1524. Malakal, Upper Nile Prov-
ince, Anglo-Eg.vptian Sudan. August 13, 1920.) I>arge, light, and
awned."

52011. \ aiiety eichengeri. "(No. 1525. Malakal, Upper Nile Prov-
ince. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13, 1920.) Two very light,
small heads."

52012 to 52014. Variety niloticus. "(Namasagali, Eastern Prov-
ince, Uganda. July 13. 1920.) Collected near the Nile on land
previously cultivated by the natives; this land naturally produces
tall Cyrabopogou and Panicumlike grasses. Much like the Kongo
at Kabalo. The chief crop here is the banana, which is used as a
vegetable and as a fruit. Eleusine, kafir corn, and com are also
grown."

52012. (No. 1239.) 52014. (No. 1249.)

52013. (No. 1248.)

52015. Variety niloficii-i. "(No. 1291. Escarpment, near Butiaba,
Northern Province. Uganda. July 19, 1920. Collected between
Escarpment and Butiaba (7 miles)."

52016 to 52019. Variety )i(7o/iC!/.«. "(N'os. 1370 to 1373. Nile bank
opposite Hejaf. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July
29, 1920.) Collected in a great field of this wild grass just across
from Rejaf. They probably represent types found here and should
be carefully studied. Wide variation is shown, and it is doubtful
if many forms occur that are not included in this set. Sorghums
are not used for any purpose here by the natives."

52020. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1422. Rejaf, Mongalla Province,.
Anglo-Egjptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Heavy head, not awned;
distinct type."

52021. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1423. Rejaf, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Large, rather light,
awned type; more common type along the river.

52022. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1431. Rejaf, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egjptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Dark awnless type."

52023. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1433. Rejaf. Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Large, dark type."

52024. Varietv niloticus. "(No. 1434. Rejaf, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Similar to No. 1433
[S. P. I. No. 52023]."

52025. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1448. Rejaf, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Heavy, dark, awnless
type."

52026. Varietv niloticus. "(No. 1449. Rejaf. Mdugalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Sorghum."

52027. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1475. Mongalla. Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Eg5T)tian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Lighter than the
average, but still deep red and hairy when ripe."

52028. Variety niloticus. "(No. 1477. Mongalla, Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) . Very heavy, light
hairy, not very ripe."

52029. Varietv niloticus. "(No. 1483. Mongalla, Mongalla Prov-
ince, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Dark colored;
flowers sparse."

52030. Variety vogelianux. "(No. 1307. Niniule, Mongalla Prov-
ince. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Large flowers and
head."

52031. Undescribed variety a. "(No. 1515. Malakal, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13. 1920.) Light."

52032. Undescribed variety a. "(No. 1517. Malakal, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Eeyptian Sudan. August 13. 1920.) Darker than
No. 1515 [S. P. I. No. 52031]."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 73

51898 to 52267— Continued.

52033. Undescribed variety a. "(No. 1518. Malakal, Upper Nile
Province. Anglo-Egj-ptian Sudan. August 13, 1920. Herb. No.
967.) Darker than No. 1515 [S. P. I. No. 520311."

52034. Undescribed variety b. "(No. 1520. Malakal, Upper Nile
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 13, 1920.) Small,
dark."

52035. Undescribed variety c. "(No. 13S9. Nile bank opposite
Kejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 29, 1920.)
Collected in a field just across from Rejaf."

52036. Undescribed variety c. "(No. 1392. Nile I)ank opposite
Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. .Tuly 29. 1920.)
CoUectetl in a field just across from Rejaf."

52037. Undescribed variety (1. "(No. 1476. Mongalla. Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Very dark and
very hairy."

52038. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1478. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Dark with
white hairs."

52039. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1479. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province, Ang!o-Egj-ptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Heavy; light-
red chaff."

52040. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 14S0. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Heavy; light-
red chaff."

52041. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1481. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Very light
color; heavy flower."

52042. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1482. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1926.) Very light
color; heavy flower."

52043. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1484. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Deep red-
dish even when young; large flower."

52044. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1485. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Deep red-
dish even when young; large flower."

52045. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1486. Mongalla, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Rather light,
hairy; hull reddish."

52046. Undescribed variety d. "(No. 1487. Mongalla. Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Rather light,
hairy; hull reddish."

52047. Undescribed variety e. "(No. 1311. N'imule, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Awnless;
heavy head."

52048. Unde-scribed variety e. "(No. 1308. Nimule, Mongalla
Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 22, 1920.) Awnless;
small head, large flower."

52049. Undescribed variety e. "(No. 1.369. Nile bank opposite
Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 29, 1920.)
Collected in a field just across from Rejaf."

52050. Undescribed variety f. "(No. 1374. Nile bank opposite
Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 29, 1920.)
Collected in a field just across from Rejaf."

52051. HoLcus SORGHUM DRUMMONDii (Nees) Hitchc. Poace.ie.

Chicken corn.

"(No. 1506. Taufikia, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 13, 1920. Herb. No. 9.58.) Black-seeded type of sorghum."

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74 SEEDS A^iTD PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

52052 to 52087. Holcus sokghum kffu.su.s (Hack. j Hitclu-. Poaeete.

Kamerun grass.
"52052. "(No. 1212. Kampala, Bucantla Pn.vince. Uganda. July

12, 1920. ) A small type of sorghum ; mauy of the plants are not
over a foot high ; may be distinct."

52053. "(Nt). 1221. .Tiuia. Eastern Pnnince, Uganda. .Julv 13,
1920.) Sorghum."

52054. "(Xo. 1223. Xauiasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July

13. 1920.) Light, small-seeded type."

52055. "(No. 12.31. Namiisagali. Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) A rather dark type."

52056 to 52063. "(Nos. 1232. 1236, 1240, 1241, 1243, 1246, 1247,
1250. Namasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July 13, 1920.)
All these numbers were collected near the Nile on land previously
cultivated by the natives, the soil naturally producing tall Cym-
bopogon and Panicunilike gi'asses, much like the Kongo at Kabalo.
The chief crop here is the banana, which is used as a vegetable
and as a fruit. Eleusine, kafir, and corn are also grown."

52064. "(No. 1314. Nimule, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. .July 22, 1920.) Large, awned heads."

52065 to 52067. "(Nos. 1.3.36, 1337, 1340.) Moku, Mongalla Prov-
ince. Anglo-Egjptian Sudan. July 2.5. 1920.) Sorghum heads
typical of this section."

52068. "(No. 1353. Kirillu. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 27. 1920.) Sorghum; awned and rather light."

52069. "(No. 1.354. Kirillu. Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 27, 1920.) Similar to the preceding number."

52070. "(No. 13.JO. Kirillu. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 27, 1920.) Similar to the preceding number; a
slender reddish t.vpe."

52071. "(No. 1356. Kirillu, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 27, 1920.) A light-colored type."

52072. " ( No. 1360. Shindurru to Nyonki, Mongalla Province, Anglo-
Egyptian Sudan. July 28, 1920.) Sorghum collected near Shin-
durru."

52073 to 52086. "(Nos. 1376-13S0, 1384, 1386, 1.388, 1390, 1393,
1394, 1396-1398. Nile bank, opposite Rejaf, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 29, 1920.) All these sorghums were
collected in a great field of this wild grass just across from
Re.iaf. They probably represent types found here and should be
carefully studied. Wide variation is shown, and it is doubtful
whether many forms occur that are not included in this set.
Sorghums are not used for any purpose here by the natives."

52087. "(No. 1519. Malakal, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 13, 1920.) Small dark sorghum."

52088 to 52118. Hoixus sorghum exiguus (Forsk.) Hitchc. Poacefe.

Tunis grass.

52088. "(No. 1286. Escarpment, near Butiaba. Northern Province,
Uganda. Julv 19. 1920.) Sorghum collected between Escarpment
and Butiaba (7 miles)."

52089. "(No. 1287. Escarpment, near Butiaba. Northern Province,
Uganda. July 19. 1920.) Sorghum collected between Escai-pment
and Butiaba (7 miles)."

52090 to 52092. "(Nos. 1400-1402. Nile bank opposite Rejaf,
Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July 29. 1920.) Sor-
ghums collected in a great field of wild grass just across from
Rejaf. They probably represent types found here and should be
carefully studied. Wide variation is shown, and it is doubtful
if many forms occur that ai'e not included in this set. Sorghums
are not used for any purpose here by the natives."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 75

51898 to 52367— Continued.

52093. "(No. 1424. Re.jaf, Monsalla Provinci', Anglo-Eti^-pt?aii
Sudan. Augnist 6, 1920.) Similar to No. 1423 [S. P. I. No.
.'.2021]."

52094. "(No. 142."). Kejaf, ^foiii^alla Province, Ani,'lo-i:<;vptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Similar to No. 1423 [S. P. I. No.
i"i2021]."

52095. "(No. 1426. Rejtif, Jlon.^alla Pn.viiue. An-lo-EKyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Deep-red awned type."

52096. "(No. 1427. Kejaf, Mongalla Provinoy, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Ilatlicr light, a\vuc<l type."

52097. "(No. 142S. Rejaf. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Etrvntian
Sudan. August G, 1920.) Similar to No. 1427 [S. P. I. No. .'j209GJ."

52098. "(No. 1430. Rejaf. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egjptian
Sudan. August G, 1920.) Rather light, hairy, awned."

52099. "(No. 1432. Rejaf, Mongalla Provinco. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Awned. rather light type."

52100. "(No. 14.35. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Rather rod, awned, hairy t.vjie."

52101. "(No. 1436. Rejaf, Mongalla Provnce, Anglo-Egjptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Rather light, awned, hairy type."

52102. "(No. 1437. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Purplish, awnetl, hairy tyix?."

52103. "(No. 143S. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj'ptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Dark, awned, hairy t.vpe."

52104. "(No. 1439. Rejaf. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Light, awned, hary type."

52105. "(No. 1440. Rejaf, Mongal'a Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Light, awned, hairy type."

52106. "(No. 1441. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Dense head; reddish, awned, hairy."

52107. "(No. 1442. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Similar to the preceding number, but
with a more open head."

52108. "(No. 1443. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Eg.vptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Similar to the preceding number."

52109. "(No. 1444. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Reddish, awned. hairy t.N^pe."

52110. "(No. 1445. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj-ptlan
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Awned, hairy, and a little darker than
the preceding number."

52111. "(N'o. 1446. Rejaf, Jlongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Same as the preceding number."

52112. "(No. 1447. Rejaf, IMongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Very dark, awned."

^52113. "(No. 1450. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj'ptian
Sudan. Augu.st 6, 1920.) Red, awned, hairy."

52114. "(No. 14.51. Rejaf. Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Black seed, awned, hairy."

52115. "(No. 1452. Rejaf, Jlongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) A hairy, awned type."

52116. "(No. 1473. Rejaf, IMongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 6, 1920.) Wild sorghum seeds collected in bulk
from hundreds of plants along the river flats. It should repro-
duce for us practically all types found here."

52117. "(No. 1.507. Taufikia, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egj-ptian
Sudan. August 13, 1920, Herb. No. 959.) A light type of
sorghum, hairy, and small awned."

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

51898 to 52367— Continued.

52118. "(No. 1509. Taufikia, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egj-ptiau
Sudan. August 13, 1920.) Glaucous, red or orange, unawned;
a striking type."

52119 to 52166. Holcus sorghum \-ERTiciLLirLORUs (Steud. ) Hitclic.

[Poacese. Tabucki grass.

52119. "(No. 1223. Namasacrali. Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) Light, small-seeded type."

52120. "(No. 1224. Naraasagali. Eastern Province, Uganda. .July
13, 1920.) Dark, small-seeded type."

52121. "(No. 122.5. Namasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) Rather light."

52122. "(No. 122G. Namasaeali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920. ) Rather light."

52123. "(No. 1227. Namasagali. Eastern Province, Uganda. .July
13, 1920.) A black-seeded type."

52124. "(No. 1228. Namasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) Heavy, black tjTDe."

52125. "(No. 1229. Namasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) Slender, black seed."

52126. "(No. 1230, Namasagali, Eastern Province, Uganda. July
13, 1920.) Large, heavy type."

52127 to 52138. "(Nos. 1232a, 1233, 1234, 1235, 1237, 1238, 1242,
1244, 124.5. 12.51-1253. Namasagali, Eastern Province. Uganda.
July 13, 1920.) These numbers were collected near the Nile on
land which naturally produces tall Cymbopogon and Panicumlike
grasses, previously cultivated by the natives. Much like the
Kongo at Kabalo. The chief crop here is the banana, which is
used as a vegetable and as a fniit. Eleusine and kafir corn are
also grown."

52139. "(No. 1255. Jinja, Eastern Province, Uganda. July 13,
1920.) Sorghum; a small type."

52140. "(No. 1258. Jinja. Eastern Province, U.ganda. July 13.
1920.) A small type,"

52141. "(No. 1260. Misindi Port. Northern Province, Uganda. July
16, 1920.) Sorghum abundant along the road."

52142. "(No. 1271. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 18,
1920.) A dark type."

52143. "(No. 1272. Misindi. Northern Province, Uganda. July 18,
1920.) A rather light hairy type with very dark seed."

52144. "(No. 1273. Misindi. Northern Province, Uganda. July 18,
1920.) A tall, dark type."

52145. "(No. 1281. Escarpment, near Butiaba. Northern Province,
Uganda. July 19, 1920.) Sorghum."

52146 to 52151. "(Nos. 1283, 1284, 1285, 1288, 1289, 1290. Escari>-
ment, near Butiaba, Northern Province, Uganda. .July 19, 1920.)
These numbers were collected between Escarpment ar{!J Butiaba
(7 miles)."

52152. "(No. 1319. Suwara River, Mongalla Province. Anglo-
Egyptian Sudan. July 23, 1920.) Sorghum about 12 feet high."

52153, "(No. 1339. Moku. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 25, 1920.) Sorghum, typical of this section."

52154 to 52162, "(Nos. 1375, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1385, 1387, 1391,
1395, 1399. Nile bank opposite Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-
Egyptian Sudan. July 29. 1920.) Sorghums collected in a great
field of this wild grass just across from Rejaf, They probably
represent types found here and should be carefully studied. Wide
variation is shown, and it is doubtful if many forms occur that
are not included in this set. Sorghums are not used for any pur-
pose here by the natives."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920, 77

51898 to 52367— Continued.

52163. "(No. 1404. KeJMf. Mon-allii Province, Aiiglo-EgA'ptiau
Sudan. July 29, 1920.) A dark head."

52164. "(No. 1405. Rejaf. IMonffalla Province, Anglo-Egj'ptian
Sudan. July 29, 1920.) A light head."

52165. "(Xo. 1400. Uojaf. IMon.i,':illa Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 29, 1920.) Intermediate between Nos. 1404 and 1405
[S. P. I. Nos. .52163 and 52164]."

52166. "(No. 1510. Malakal, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egvptlan
Sudan. August 13, 3920.) Darker than No. 1515 [S. P. I. No.
52031]."

52167. HoKDETjM VULOAKE PALLIDUM Seriuge. I'oacea?. Barley.
"(No. 15.34. Omduriiian. Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

August 14. 1920.) Barley."

52168. IroMOEA sp. Convolvulaceie. Morning-glory.
"(No. 1211. Entebbe, Buganda Province, Uganda. July 12, 1920.)

A very attractive large-flowered ornamental shrub abundant at Kisumu."

52169. IrojioEA sp. Convolvulacea?. Morning-glory.

"(No. 1499. Simsima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August S. 1920.) Wild morning-glory; did not see it in flower. Prob-
ably an annual."

52170. KiGKLiA PiNNATA (JacQ.) DC. Bignoniaeese.

"(No. 1544. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 18. 1920. ) ' Sausage tree,' one of the most common African
trees; used as a street tree here in Khartum."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38698.

52171. Leptochloa sp. Poacese. Grass.

"(No. 1292. Escarpment, near Butiaba, Northern Province, Uganda.
July 19, 1920.) A tall grass found just below Escarpment."

52172. Lltpinxjs termis Forsk. Fabacere. Lupine.
"(No. 1538. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

August 18, 1920.) A large, white-seeded legume."

52173. Ltcopersicon esculentum Mill. Solanaceje. Tomato.
"(No. 1341. Moku, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July

25, 1920.) Tomato grown at Liri. Collected July 21, 1920."

52174. Manisuris exaltata (L. f.) Kuntze. Poacese. Grass.
{Rottboellia exaltata L. f.)

"(No. 1514. Malakal, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-EgjT)tian Sudan.
August 13, 1920.) A few ripe seetls of a grass very abundant through-
out central Africa."

52175. MoMOKDicA sp. Cucurbitacese.

"(No. 1344. Between Uma and Regu, Mongalla Province, Anglo-
Egyptian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) An orange-colored cucurbit with
processes (similar to a rambutan in appearance)."

52176. MoRiNGA oLEiFERA Lam. Moringaceae. Horse-radish tree.
(J/, pienjgospenna Gaertn.)

"(No. 1315. Nimule, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July
22, 1920.) An ornamental white-flowered tree with long three-sided pods
with a single row of winged seeds."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46386.

52177. NicoTiANA TABACUM L. SolauacefE. Tobacco.
"(No. 1261. Near Atura, Eastern Province, Uganda. July 16, 1920.)

Tobacco grown by the natives at a wood station."

52178. Panicum sp. Poacefe. Grass.
"(No. 1293. Escarpment, near Butiaba, Northern Province, Uganda.

July 19, 1920.) Tall, coarse grass, mostly in thickets."

13523—23 6

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

52179. Panicum sp. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1303. Panyaniur, Northern Province, Uganda, July 20, 1920.)

A grass which forms the zone next to tlie water's edge."

52180. Pabkinsonia aculeata L. Csesalpiniacese.

"(No. 1513. Malakal, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
Aufiust 13, 1920.) Seed of a prouiiuent street tree; the leaflets are very
small, almost nothing left but the midrib."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48176.

52181. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. Poacete. Pearl millet.
(P. typhoideum Rich.)

"(No. 1541. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 18, 1920.) Pennisetum."

52182. Pennisetum pubpubeum Schumach. Poacese. Grass.
"(No. 1214. Port Bell, Buganda Province. Uganda. July 13, 1920.)

Elephant grass; used lilie bamboo, for building houses. .A house can be
built from grass covering the area of its foundation and extending 6 feet
around. It supplies material both for sides and roof. This grass is
also used to malie paper and is eaten by elephants and buffalo. It grows
on good soil."

52183. Pennisetum sp. Poacete. Grass.
"(No. 1362. Shindurru to Nyonki, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian

Sudan. July 28, 1920.) A tall Chaetochloalike grass."

52184 and 52185. Phaseolus aukeus Roxb. Fabacete. Mung bean.

52184. "(No. 1497. Simsima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Small green bean commonly grown by
the Bori."

52185. "(No. 120Sa. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11.
1920.) Beans from the market."

52186 to 52209. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabaccpe. Common bean.

"(No. 1265. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 17, 1920.)
Beans from the market."

52186. 1. Small black beans about twice as long as wide.

52187. 2. Long maroon beans with small cream-colored flecks.

52188. 3. Long gray beans with small white flecks and dark ring
around the hilum.

52189. 4. Short lavender beans with dark ring.

52190. 5. Short drab beans with dark ring.

52191. 6. Short light-browm beans with dark ring.

52192. 7. Short light-green beans with brown ring.

52193. 8. Short greenish tan beans with brown ring.

52194. 9. Long yellowish tan beans with dark ring.

52195. 10. Long tan beans with dark-brown ring.

52196. 11. Large long red beans.

52197. 12. Long narrow light-red beans.

52198. 13. Light-pink beans with stripes and flecks of maroon.

52199. 14. Small flat dull-tan beans.

52200. 15. Light and dark tan beans with dark stripes.

52201. 16. Long cream beans with dark-red mark through hilum.

52202. 17. Long broad white beans.

52203. 18. Small short white beans.

52204. 19. "(No. 1208b. Kisumu. Nyanza Province, Kenla. July
11, 1920.)" A broad flat white bean.

52205. 20. "(No. 1208c.)" Brownish tan with stripes and flecks of
maroon.

52206. 21. "(No. 1208d.)" Small long narrow black beans.

52207. 22. "(No. 1208e.)" Large long narrow n-d beans.

0CT0B1':R 1 TO DECEMBER 31, lf)20. 79

51898 to 53267— Continued.

52208. 23. "(No. 1208f.)" Gray and tan with various stripes and

spots.

52209. 24. "(No. 120Sg.)" Long narrow beans with light-brown
color overlaid with darker stripes and flecks.

52210. Phoenix keclinata Jacq. Phoeuicaceae. Palm,
"(No. 1217. I'ort Bell, Buganda Province, Uganda. .Tuly 13, 1920.)

A wild date palm ; one of the most graceful African palms."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51234.

52211. Rhamphicari'a fistulosa (Ilochst.) Benth. ScrophuIariace».
"(No. 141G. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August

5, 1920. Herb. No. 937.) A plant that resembles a larkspur, but with a
small white llower like a petunia. It should be an excellent annual
border plant ; it grows on rocks at the edge of tall grass. The flower
is three-fourths of an inch across and produces an abundance of seeds."
52212 and 52213. RiciNUS communis L. Euphorbiacea?. Castor-bean.

52212. "(No. 1346. Between Uma and Regu, Mongalla Province,
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, July 26, 1920.) A small type grown
about native huts."

52213. "(No. 1421. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 5, 1920.) Ricinus."

52214. RuBUS sp. Rosacese. Raspberry.

"(No. 1290. Near the forest of Budongo, Northern Province, Uganda,
July 19, 1920. ) A red raspberry ; a very good fruit."

52215. Sacchakum spontaneum L. Poacea^. Grass.
"(No. 1318. Suwara River, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

July 23, 1920.)"
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33257.

52216. ScLEKOCARYA CAFFRA Sond. Auacardiaccae.

"(No, 1317, Nimule to Suwara, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. July 23, 1920.) Mongo; a round or globular lime-colored fruit,
about 2 inches in diameter, with a very Ihick skin and a sweet agree-
able taste. The seed has many fibers extending outside. Mungo is a
name used in the Kongo at Kabalo."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49315.
52217 to 52219. Sesamum orientale L. Pedal. acese. Sesame.

52217. "(No. 1268. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 17,
1920.) Sesame."

52218. "(No. 1498. Siinsima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Sesame grown by Bori."

52219. "(No. 1305. Panyamur, Northern Province, Uganda. .Tuly
20, 1920.) Native-grown sesame."

52220 and 52221. Solanum naumanni Engl. Solanacete.

52220. " ( No. 1262. Misindi Port, Northern Province, Uganda. July
16, 1920.) An eggplant as red as a tomato, but pointed at the tip;
from the market at Misindi."

52221. "(No. 1263. Misindi Port, Northern Province, Uganda. July
16, 1920.) An eggplant as red as a tomato, but rounded at the tip;
from the market at Misindi."

52222. Solanum melongena L. Solanacese. Eggplant,
"(No. 1501. Tombe, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Au-
gust 9, 1920.) A white or very light green eggplant about 4 to 5 inches
long and long obovoid in shape."

52223. Sporobolus fimbriatus Nees. Poacese, Grass,
"(No. 1006. Uaso Nyiro River, Kenia. July 28, 1920.) A tall grass

which seems valuable and is abundant along the banks of the river; it
Is eaten by wild game. It mav withstand small amounts of black
alkali."

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52267— Continued.

52224. Sporobolus indicus (L.) R. Br. Poaceje. Grass.
"(No. 1345. Between Uraa and Regu, Mongalla Province. Anglo-

Egyptian Sudan. July 26, 1920.) A tall grass."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51160.

52225. Tkichii.ia sp. Meliiice?e.
"(No. 1358. Kirillu, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj'ptian Sudan. July

27, 1920.) A large tree with tricarpellate pods; the seed is red with
dark spot! In the Kongo region this is known as kihellahella"

52226. Tbichodesma zeyi-anicum (Burm. f.) R. Br. Boraginacese.
"(No. 1326. Lur, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj'ptiau Sudan. July

27, 1920.) A small borage with rather pretty flowers."

52227. Tbiticum aestivtjm L. Poacese. Common wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

"(No. 1536. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Egjptian Sudan.
August 18, 1920.) Wheat (Mugami)."

52228. Ubena lobata L. Malvaceae.
"(No. 1274. Misindi, Northern Province. Uganda. July 18, 1920.) A

plant with a small light-pink flower 1 inch in diameter."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50089.

52229. Vigna cylindrica (Stickm.) Skeels. Fabacese. Catjang.
"(No. 1328. Lur, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July

27, 1920.) A small Vigna cultivated by the natives and eaten green or

ripe."

52230 to 52232. Vigna sinp:nsis (Torner) Savi. Fabacefe. Cowpea.

52230. "(No. 1208h. Kisumu. Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920. ) " A small dull-red variety.

52231. "(No. 120Si. Kisumu. NSanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) Medium-sized clay-colored and white seeds."

52232. "(No. 1540. Omdurman, Khartum Province, Anglo-Eg:\ptian
Sudan. August 18, 1920.) JAihn or Hena thcil; a small bean."

52233. Vigna sp. Fa*ljace8e.
"(No. 1194. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11. 1920.) A

Vigna with a small hairy pod ; it is a very poor seed producer."

52234. Vigna sp. Fabacefe.
"(No. 1219. Jinja, Eastern Province. Uganda. July 13, 1920.) A

Vigna with velvet pods and blue flowers."

52235. Vigna sp. Fabacwe.
"(No. 1220. Jinja, Eastern Province, Uganda. July 13, 1920.) A

Vigna with smooth pods and leaves and yellow flowers."

52236. Vigna sp. Fabacete.
"(No. 1351. Regu, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July

27, 1920.) A Vigna with long narrow pods."

52237. Vigna sp. Fabacene.
"(No. 1364. Near Nyonki, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.

July 28, 1920.) A wild Vigna similar to No. 1351 [S. P. I. No. 52236]."
52238 to 52254. Zea mays L. Pojicepe. Com.

52238. "(No. rJOO. Kisumu, Nyanza Province. Kenia. July 11.
1920.) Corn from a native fiold. This ear is small, but large ones
are produced."

52239. "(No. 120SJ. Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenia. July 11,
1920.) From the market." Broad, flat, cream-colored kernels.

52240. "(No. 1296. Maliagi. Ituri Province. Belgian Kongo, on
Lake Albert. July 20, 1920.) Yellow flint with a few dark

; kernels."

52241. "(No. 1297. Mabagi, Ituri Province. Belgian Kongo, on
Lake Albert. July 20, 1920.) Red and deep-red kernels in thick

• ; irregular rows."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 81

51898 to 53267— Continued.

52242. "(No. 1298. Mahasi. Ituri rrovince, Belgian Kongo, on
Lake Albert. July 20, 1920.) A dark-blue ear with a few yellow
kernels."

52243. "(No. 1299. I\rahai,n, Itnri rrovince, r.el.i,'ian Kon.w, on
Lake Albert. July 20, 1920.) Di-ep red in irresular rows."

52244. "(No. 1300. Malia^i, Itnri rrovince, P>elfj;an Kongo, on
Lake Albert. July 20, 1920.) Purple and yellow."

52245. "(No. 140S. Re.1af, Mon^alla Province. Ani.'lo-Egyi)tian
Sudan. August 3, 1920.) All native yellow flint."

52246. "(No. 1409. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 3, 1920.) Yellow Hint with starch tips to many of
the kernels."

52247. "(No. 1410. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 3, 1920.) White flint."

52248. "(No. 1411. Re.iaf, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 3, 1920.) Yellow and white flint mixed."

52249. "(No. 1412. Re.iaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 3, 1920.) A small white waxy ear."

52250. "(No. 1413. Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. Augu.'Jt 3, 1920.) A red ear."

52251. "(No. 1490. Mongalla, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Red ear."

52252. "(No. 1491. Mongalla, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Yellowish."

52253. "(No. 1492. Mongalla. Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) White flint."

52254. "(No. 1493. Mongalla, Mongalla Province, Auglo-Egjptian
Sudan. August 8, 1920.) White flint with purple cob."

52255. ZiziPHUS muckonata Willd. Rhamnacese.

"(No. 1542. Omdurmau. Khartum Province. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 18, 1920.) Edible Ziziphus sold in the market."

52256. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1213. Kampala, Buganda Province, Uganda. July 12, 1920.)
A leguminous plant with pink flowers. It is quite abundant here and
may be useful as a cover crop."

52257. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1215a. Port Bell, Buganda Province, Uganda. July 13, 1920.)
A bean with small clustered flowers and pods. Very abundant in central
Africa."

52258. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1216. Port Bell, Buganda Province, Uganda. .July 13, 1920.)
A legume ; a very small form which may be good for citrus orchards."

52259. ( Undetermined. )

"(No. 1269. Misindi, Northern Province, Uganda. July 17, 1920.)
Fruit eaten by baboons in Bodongo forest."

52260. (Undetermined.)

"(No 1282. Escarpment near Butiaba. Northern Province. Uganda.
July 19, 1920.) A small Rhuslike tree with pretty foliage and hemes."

52261. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1.316. Ninmle, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July
22, 1920.) A small leguminous shrub or low bush."

52262. (Undetermined.)

"(No 1329. Lur, Mongalla Province. Anglo-Eg.vptian Sudan. July 27,
1920.) A fruiting vine similar to Strychnos; the fruit is eaten by birds."

52263. Hedyotis sp. Rubiacere.

"(No. 1367. Nyonki, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. July
29 1920.) A plant with a small starlike flower with a very long tube.

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

51898 to 52367— Continued.

52264. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1368. Nyonki, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian vSudan. July
29, 1920.) A long, red, gradually pointed cucumber."

52265. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1419, Rejaf, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August
5, 1920.) A cucurbit; eaten by birds. The smooth fruit is reddish when
ripe and very bitter when green."

52266. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1500. Simsima, Mongalla Province, Anglo-Egj-ptian Sudan.
August 8, 1920.) A small red fruit which seems to be a cucurb t. There
are two seed.s in each fruit. It is valuable as an ornamental, but is not
eaten."

52267. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 1520. Shikaba, Upper Nile Province, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
August 14, 1920.) Mahaleb; black shiny seed."

52268. Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Henisl. Scrophulariacea}.

From Taihoku, Taiwan, Japan. Seeds presented by R. Kanchira, director.
Experimental Station of Forestry. Received December 17, 1920.
This ti'ee is originally from eastern China. The elongated calyxes are gla-
brous and shining, except around the upper edge, which is yellowish pubescent.
The tree does not attain the height of Pauloicnia tomentosa, but the whitish,
spotted flowers are larger than those of P. tomentosa. The leaves are much
longer and covei-ed beneath with a short, dense, white pubescence. (Adapted
from Bulletin de la Soci4t4 Dendrologique de France, 1908, p. 162.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47164.

52269 to 52280. Vicia spp. Fabaceae. Vetch.

From Erfurt, Germany. Seeds purchased from Haage & Schmidt. Re-
ceived December 21, 1020.

52269. Vicia atbopubpukea Desf. Purple vetch.

" The purple veteh is indigenous to the ^lediterranean region. It is a
viny annual which under favoralile circumstances makes a stem growth
of 4 or 5 feet. It is slightly less winter hardy than common vetch {Vicia
sativa) and is adapted for growing as a winter annual only in the milder
parts of the United States. It is especially valuable for green manure
in the southwestern United States. Its seed habits are good, and it is
also desirable as a hay and pasture crop." (Roland McKee.)

52270. Vicia cracca L.

" Tufted vetch. Occurs as a native jn America, as well as in Europe
and Asia. It is a perennial with slender viny stems which under favorable
circumstances attain a height of 3 feet. The seed habits are poor and the
seed is difficult to harvest. It is relished by all kinds of stock and is con-
sidered valuable pasturage. The good qualities of this vetch make it
worthy of attention as a crop to be grown under cxiltivation." (Roland
McKee. )

52271. Vicia nrRSUTA (L.) S. F. Gray.

A sparsely hardy annual with several prostrate or climbing slender
knotty stems, 2 to 6 decimeters high, sometimes shorter, square ridged.
The sessile leaves consist of 6 to 10 pairs of short, linear leaflets; the
lower leaves are elliptic, notched at the edge, mostly 1 to 2 centimeters
long and 1 to 2 millimeters wide. The inflorescence, 3 to 4 millimeters
long, mostly 3 to 8 flowered, has a short, bearded tip. The flowers are
bluish white. Found in grasslands, thickets, and steppe formations
throughout middle Europe, also in the islands of the North Sea.
(Adapted from Ascherson and Graeliner, Synopsis der Mitteleuropaischen
Flora, p. 906.)

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52269 to 52280— Continued.

52272. ViCIA HYBRIDA L.

"An annual vetch, native to the Mediterranean region and requiring
about tlie same climatic conditions as the common vetch {Vicia sativa).
It is a less vigorous grower than either common or hairy vetch (V.
villosa) and for this reason less well adapted for growing under cul-
tivation. However, it may be of value for pasturage." {Roland McKee.)

52273. Vicia macrocakpa Bertol.

"Native to Europe and very closely allied to common vetch {Vicia
sativa). It has larger seed and heavier seed pods than connuon vetch,
but otherwise differs but little. The climatic and other requirements are
the same as for common vetch." {Roland McKee.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 18813.

52274. Vicia pannonica Crantz.

"Hungarian vetch. An annual vetch native to Europe and Asia. It
makes a less viny growth than common vetch {Vicia sativa) or hairy
vetch {V. villosa), but is a vigorous grower attaining a full stem
length of 2* to 3 feet. It is more winter hardy than common vetch and
will seldom winterkill as far north as Wasliington, D. C. This species
is especially adapted to poorly drained areas and is the be.st of the
vetches in this regard." {Roland McKee.)

52275. Vicia atropurpueea Desf. Purple vetch.
See S. P. I. No. 52269 for description.

52276. Vicia sativa L.

" Common vetch. An annual, native to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Many varieties have long been in cultivation. Most of these are well
adapted to the Pacific Coast States, but only^ few are winter hardy in
our Southern States. Common vetch is a little less viny than hairy
vetch and under favorable conditions attains a height of 3 to 4 feet.
It is well adapted for use as green manure, hay, and pasturage."
{Roland McKce.)

52277. Vicia sativa leucospeuma (Moench) Seringe.

" This subspecies includes the varieties of common vetch with light-
colored seeds, many of which are especially adapted in mild climates for
late winter or early spring planting. Except in the color of the seed,
they are quite like common vetch." {Roland McKee.)

52278. Vicia sepium L.

" Bush vetch. A perennial species native to Europe and Asia. It is
semiupright or bushy in habit. Stock of all kinds relish this species and
it affords good pasturage." {Roland McKee.)

52279. Vicia sylvatica L.

"A perennial species native to Europe, occurring in shaded woody situ-
ations. It is relished by stock and makes valuable pasturage." {Roland
McKee. )

52280. Vicia villosa Roth.

" Hairy vetch is an annual native to western Asia, sometimes called
sand vetch or Russian vetch, and has been found adapted to nearly all
parts of the United States. It produces large crops of excellent hay,
but owing to its habit of growth is somewhat difficult to mow. In
drought resistance it is perhaps the best of the vetches. It will also
stand severe cold, so that it is rarely frozen out even in the northernmost
States. This makes it particularly valuable as a winter cover and green-
manure crop. Hairy vetch often volunteers and persists, and on this
account it is somewhat objectionable where wheat is grown. It is diffi-
cult to separate hairy vetch seed from wheat. Seed of hairy vetch
weighs 60 pounds to the bushel. A varying proportion of the seed is
hard, and this does not germinate for some months. Largely on this
account hairy vetch is inclined to persist where once planted. It gives
the best results when planted on well-tilled and well-drained land. It
may be cured as hay or used green as a soiling crop. For soiling pur-
poses a succession of crops can be maintained by sowing at various

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52369 to 52280— Continued.

dates. Where the winters are mild it is possible to use the vetch as
green feed all through the autumn and early winter and up to June or
later in the summer." (C. Y. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34361.

52281 to 52297.

From Seharunpur, Punjab, India. Seeds presented by A. C. Hartless,
superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received December 24,
1920.

52281. Acacia suma (Roxb.) Kurz. Mimosacese.

A medium-sized tree with white bark and downy branchlets armed
with pairs of short-hooked spines. The 20 to 40 pinnfe bear 60 to 100
leaflets; the gum catechu is said to be made from the heartwood of this
tree. The bark is peeled off and used for tanning. (Adapted from Watt,
Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. 60.)

52282. Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) Benth. and Hook. Rubiaceje.

A large handsome deciduous tree found in the foothills of the Hima-
layas from Jumna eastward, ascending to altitudes of 3,000 feet, and
extending throughout the moister regions of India, Burma, and Ceylon.
It is common in the western peninsula, in the Central Provinces, and
all over Burma from Chittagong and Ava to Pegu and Martaban. The
leaves are cordate; the yellow flowers are borne in small heads. The
wood seasons well, takes a good polish, and is valued for turning, for
construction work, furniture, and agricultural implements. (Adapted
from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic products of India, vol. 1, p. 115.)

52283. Anogeissus latikolia (Roxb.) Wall. Combretacere.

A large handsome tree met with in the sub-Himalayan tract, from
the Ravi eastward, ascending to 3,000 feet in central and southern India.
It yields a gum which is extensively used in calico printing. The leaves
yield a black dye and are very useful in tanning. The gray, hard,
shining wood is highly valued on account of its great strength and
toughness, but it splits in seasoning and unless kept dry is not very
durable. It is used for ax handles, poles for carrying loads, for furni-
ture, agricultural implements, and in shipbuilding. It gives an excellent
charcoal. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India, vol. 1, p. 261.)

52284. Anogeissus pendula Edgeworth. Combretaceoe.

A small gregarious tree with pendulous branches, foimd in the arid
and northern dry zones of Rajputana-Malwa Plateau, as far as the
Nerbudda, in Nimar, and in the Mandla District. The leaves are small,
the tree coppices well; the yellowish white wood is hard, but is not in
general use. (Adaptetl from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 1. p. 258. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33555.

52285. Celtis atjstbalis L. Ulmacese.

A moderate-sized deciduous tree, found in the Sulimau and Salt
Ranges and throughout the Himalayas from the Indus to Bhutan,
ascending to 8.500 feet; also in the Khasi Hills. It is extensively culti-
vated in southern Europe for fodder; cows fed on the leaves are sup-
posed to give better milk. It is nowhere grown as a fruit tree in India,
although the fruit is eaten by all classes and is esteemed. The fruit is
remarkably sweet and is supposed to have been the lotus of the ancients,
the food of the Lotophagi, which is described as sweet, pleasant, and
wholesome and which &omer says was so delicious as to make those
who ate it forget their native country. The berries are still eaten in
Spain, and the modern Greeks are said to be very fond of them. The
gray or yellowish gray wood, with irregular streaks of darker color,
is tough and strong and is used for oars, whip handles, and for other
purposes requiring toughness and elasticity. The branches are exten-
sively employed in making hayforks, ramrods, and walking sticks.
(Adapted from Watt. Dictionary of the Economic Products of India,
vol. 2, p. 242.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48662.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1920. 85

52281 to 52297— Continued.

52286. Crataeva eeligiosa Forst f. Capparidacese.

A moderate-sized, distorted, unarmed tree, with deciduous three-foliolate
leaves, found here and tliere under cultivation from the Ravi eastward
to Assam, Manipur. and Burma ; also in central and southern India
and Bengal ; prohab].v wild in Malabar and Kanara. A favorite tree
near temples and tombs. The fruit is mixetl with mortar to form
strong cement, and the rind is used as a mordant in dyeing. The bark
of this tree is demulcent, sedative, and alterative tonic, and the fresh
leaves and root bark are rubefacient and vesicant. The fruit is said
to be sometimes eaten. The yellowish white wood is moderately hard,
even grained, and used for drums, models, combs, and in turnery.
(Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol.
2, p. 5S3.)

52287. DiosPYROs Montana Roxb. Diospyracere.

A tree, often spinous, found native from the Himalayas (eastward
from the Ravi) to Ceylon and Tenasserim. The thn ovate leaves are
2i inches long. The globose glabrous fruit is one-half inch to 1 J inches in
diameter. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 555.)

52288. DiosPYRos peregrina (Gaertn.) Guerke. Diospyracejie.
(D. emhryopteris Pers.)

A den.se tree very common in India from the Himalayas (from the
Jumna eastward) to Ceylon and Tenasserim and abundant in Bengal.
The oblong obtuse leaves are coriaceous. The subglobose fruit, 1 to 2
inches in diameter, is glandular or rusty and usually four to eight
seeded. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 557.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33567.

52289. Erythrina vespertilio Benth. Fabacese. Coral tree.
A tree. 30 to 40 feet in height, native to Australia, with soft wood used

by the aborigines for making shields. It is exceedingly light and spongy
and might perhaps be useful for floats for fishing nets. The logs were
used by the aborigines for crossing rivers and creeks. (Adapted from
Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. J^26.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. T. No. 42466.

52290. Ficus glomerata Roxb. Moracefe. Pis'.

A large tree of the Salt Range and Rajputana found along the sub-
Himalayan tracts to Bengal, central and southern India, Assam, and
Burma. The bark yields a black dye, and the bark, leaves, and fruit
are used in medicine. The fruit is edible but inferior, though greedily
eaten by cattle. The leaves are collected as fodder. The soft gray
wood is not durable, though it lasts well under water and is used for
well frames. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 3, p. 351.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 12111.

52291. Heterophragma adenophyllum (DC.) Seem. Bignoniacese.

A tree, 30 to 50 feet high, native to Assam and eastern Bengal and ex-
tending to Tenasserim and the Andamans. The pinnate leaves are
1 to 1^ feet long and the subsessile, acute, or obtuse leaflets are 7 to 14
inches long and 5 inches wide. The stout, many-flowered, terminal
panicles bear tomentose, tubular-ventricose flowers, rose or yellow, 2
inches in diameter, and hardly crisped or crenate. The cylindric
spiral capsule is 1 to 3 feet long and 1 inch in diameter. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 4, p. 381.)

52292. Kydia calycina Roxb. Malvaceae.

A tree native to the tropical regions of the Himalayas, from Kumaon
eastward, and throughout the Western Ghats, with rounded cordate
leaves, 4 to 5 inches long and 3 inches wide, glabrous above or with
thinly scattered hairs, closely felted beneath. The much-branched,
many-flowered inflorescence bears white or pink flowers. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 348.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47702.

86 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

52281 to 52297— Continued.

52293. MoRiXGA oleifera Lam. Moringacese. Horse-radish tree.
(J/, pterygospcrma Gaertn.)

"A small tree, cultivated as an ornamental in Cuba, usually 15 to 20
feet in height, erect, with compound leaves nearly a foot long. The
white flowers are borne in panicles, and the slender pods are often a
foot long." {Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 463S6.

52294. OwExiA CERASiFERA F. Muell. Meliaceje.

A small tree, native to Queensland, with pinnate leaves consisting of
6 to 10 obliquely oval-oblong, obtuse leaflets, 1* to 3 inches long, glabrous
above, pubescent underneath. The black drupes are globular, 1^ inches
in diameter, with red flesh. (Adapted from Benthavi, Flora Austra-
liensis, vol. 1, p. 3S6.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32S19.

52295. Phyllanthus emblica L. Euphorbiacefe. Nelli.
A moderate-sized deciduous tree native to the forests of tropical India

and Burma. It yields a gum which is little known. The fruit, known
as the emblic myrobalan. is used as a medicine and also in dyeing and
tanning. As the fruit ripens the tannic acid diminishes and the fruit
becomes edible and even pleasant to eat. It is the size of a small
gooseberry, with a fleshy outer covering and a hard three-celled nut con-
taining six seeds. The fruit is used for preserves and is also prepared
as a pickle. A sherbet made from the fruit is a favorite cooling drink.
The leaves and bark are used for tanning; the leaves also make good
fodder. The red, hard close-grained wood when well seasoned is
flexible, tough, and tolerably straight grained. It is used for building
purposes, furniture, agricultural implements, gunstocks, and is adapted
for turning. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 217.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47751.

52296. PuTBANJivA BoxBUBGHii Wall. Euphorbiacese.

A moderate-sized evergreen tree, native to tropical India, where it oc-
curs wild and cultivated from the lower Himalayas, in Kumaon, east-
ward and southward to Pegu and Ceylon. The obtuse, acute leaves are
2 to 3 inches long. The globose white-tomentose fruits are the size of
a cherry. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 5, p. 336.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 335S1.

52297. Wrightia ToirEXTOSA Koem. and Schult. Apocynaceae.

A small, usually crooked, deciduous tree with corky bark, native to
tropical India, extending from the Indus eastward and southward to
Ceylon, Burma, and Penang, ascending to 2,000 feet in the Himalayas.
The densely tomentose, elliptic leaves are 3 to 6 inches long and 1^ to 2^
inches wide. The yellowish flowers, with orange coronal scales, occur in
many-flowered cymes. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India,
vol. 3, p. 653.)

Received as Wrightia mollissima, which is now generally referred to
W. tomentosa.

52298 to 52304.

From Call, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Collected by Wilson Popenoe.
Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received December 27, 1920. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

52298. Ananas sativts Schult. f. Bromeliacea?. Pineapple.
"(No. 530. December 3, 1920.) Shoots of Camhrai pineapple. From

the Hacienda Manuelita. near Palmira. This is an excellent pineapple,
by far the best variety I have seen in Colombia, but apparently of very
limited distribution. It is fairly common in the Cauca Valley, but is not
grown on an extensive commercial sc-ale.

" The fruit is oblong to oblong-conic, commonly tapering slightly toward
the apex. It weighs 4 to S pounds and would probably attain even larger

k

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52398 to 53304— Continued.

size under good cultivation. The surface is fairly smooth, the eyes being
only slightly deeper than those of Smooth Cayenne. The flesh is pale yel-
low, exceedingly juicy, of rich, subacid flavor, and quite tender. While it
does not equal Smooth Cayenne in sweetness and delicacy of flavor, it is
a much better fruit. Tlie plant is a large and vigorous grower with
serrate leaves."

52299. Carica sp. Papayaceae.

"(No. 523a. November 22, 1920.) Seeds of red-fruited papayucia.
From a garden near Armenia, Depto. de Caldas, at an altitude of about
5,000 feet. This is the most interesting form of Carica which I have
discovered in Colombia. It is remarkable for the rich crimson color of
its fruits. Whether or not this color will be inherited by its seedlings
I do not know ; if it is. then we have in this form a papaya of much in-
terest for use in breeding. The stem and petioles of the plant are deep
purpf The fruits are oblong-elliptic, about 4 inches long, and as they
matuv^ they assume a crimson color which is at length deep and rich
and very attractive. The flesh is white, like the normal form of the
species, rather acid, with an applelike scent. A cross between this
t"pecies and Carica papaya might produce a new fruit of most attractive
appearance."

52300. Passiflora malifoemis L. Passifloraceae. Granadilla.
"(No. 531a. December 3, 1920.) Seeds of granadilla, from the Call

market. This is a species which I have not seen elsewhere in Colombia.
The fruit is remarkable for its unusually hard shell. Except for this
character and its pale-green color, it greatly resembles the fruit of
Passiflora edulis. It is a better fi-uit than some of the other species of
Passiflora found in Colombia."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43330.

52301. Rheedia madruno (H. B. K.) Planch, and Triana. Clusiacea;.
"(No. 528. December 3, 1920.) Seeds of madrono. From the Hacienda

Manuelita, near Palmira. This is a common tree, both wild and culti-
vated, in the Cauca Valley and a favorite fruit. It occurs at altitudes of
3,000 or 4,000 feet and probably will not, therefore, be sufficiently frost
resistant for cultivation in California. It may succeed in southern
Florida, and will, of course, be adapted to tropical regions, such as the
West Indies.

" The tree, which reaches about 35 feet in height, is a handsome one.
It is commonly pyramidal, sometimes rather slender, and its abundant
foliage is dark green. Tlie leaves ai-e elliptic and about 6 inches long.
The fruits are the size of a small lemon, and about the same color. The
skin is thick and leathery and very rough; the flesh is whitish, translu-
cent, and of an aromatic subacid taste which is verj' agreeable. The
two or three rather large seeds are oblong.

"Compared with the more important tropical fruits, such as the
mango, the madrono can not be considered of great value : yet the orna-
mental appearance of the tree and the pleasant flavor of the fruit make
it well worth growing in tropical gardens."

52302. RuBUS claucus Benth. Rosacefe.

"(No. 522a. November 22, 1920.) Seeds collected near the Hacienda
Cajamarca, on the Quindio trail between Ibague and Armenia, at an al-
titude of about 8,000 feet. [This plant has been described under S. P. I.
No. 50691.] It is a common species in Central America and north-
western South America, sometimes cultivated for its fruit, which is
an excellent berrv. Where not cultivated, the fruit produced by wild
plants is very cornmonly gathered and .sold in the markets of towns and

cities. . , 4. o-

"These seeds were taken from an unusually productive plant. Since
scanty productiveness is the principal defect of this species, viewed from
a horticultural standpoint, an effort to obtain strains more productive
than the average seems well worth while. In addition to being a pro-
ductive plant, this number can he recommended as producing fruits of
excellent quality."

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52298 to 52304— Continued.

52303. SoLAXUii TUBEROSUM L. Solauacese. Potato.

"(No. 529. December 3, 1920.) Tubers of papa criolla (native po-
tato) from tbe Call market. This is the common yelIo\A--fleshed potato
of the Andes, a variety of small size but remarkably rich flavor. The
variety is said to be very early and to be suited to cultivation in a
warmer climate than others. It is a round potato, here not commonly
over 3 inches in diameter, deep rose-colored, with very deep eyes, a very
thin skin which peels readily from the boiled tuber, and mealy flesh of
rich yellow color and excellent quality. This appears to be a very inter-
esting variety for trial in the United States."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52316.

52304. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 527a. December 3, 1920.) From La Manuelita, near Palmira,
Colombia. Seeds of carbonero, a mimosaceous tree, 60 feet high, culti-
vated in the Cauca Valley as a shade tree in coffee plantations. The tree,
said to be an exceedingly rapid grower and to furnish timber of good
quality, is rather attractive in appearance, with finely pinnate foliage'
and small whitish flowers. It seems to me worthy of trial in southern
Florida as a quick-growing shade tree for planting along streets and
avenues."

52305. !Malus syl%-esteis Mill. Malacese. Apple.

{Pynis malus L.)
From Rangiora, New Zealand. Cuttings presented by Ivory's Nurseries.
Received October 19, 1920.

" Double Vigor. This has been raised after many years of selection and with
us is blight proof and miich more vigorous in growth than the Northern
Spy stocks which are generally used in this Dominion." (A^ Goldsbury, of
Ivory's Nurseries.)

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

514S6.

See Dammara

51902.

caudatus.

Abut Hon spp., 51483, 51898, 51899.
Acacia spp.. 51428, 51484, 51485, 51627,
51808.

arabica. See A. scorpioides.

scorpioides. 51900.

su7na, 52281.
Acom, Dioscorca lati folia, 51426.
Aconituin ferox, 51744.

fischeri, 51745.

septentrionale, 51746.

variegatum, 51747.
Acrocomia sclcrocarpa, 51742.
Adenanthera pavonina, 51809.
Adina cordifolia, 52282.
Adonis vernalis, 51762.
Aeschunoincne telekii,
Agathis loranthifolia.

alba.
Albiszia lebbeck, 51901.
Allium sativum, 51363.
Amaranth, Amnranthus

51487.

Amojanthus caudatus, 51487.
Amomunv spp., 51628, 51629.
Amygdalus communis X persico, 51705.

persica, 51794.
Anacardium occidentale, 51699.
Ananas sativum. 51377, 51378, 52298.
Andropogon bombycinus, 51792.

insculptus, 51630.
Androsace coccinea, 51748.
Annatto tree, Bixa or ell ana, 51910.
Annona diversifolia, 51404.

miiricata, 51374.

senegalensis, 51903.
Anogeissus latifolia, 52283.

leiocarpa. 51904.

pendula, 52284.
Apple. See Alalus spp.

crab. Mains floribunda, 51873.
Siberian, Mains baccata, 51872.
wild. Mains glaucescens, 51752.
Arachis hypogaea, 51905-51907.
Aralia cachemirica, 51366.
Areca catechu, 51803.
Aristida sp., 51908.
Aronia arbutifolia, 51740.
Arrayan, Eugenia sp., 51562.
Artocarpus champeden, 51804.

polyphema. See A. champeden.
Asclepias curassavica, 51368.
Asimina triloba, 51703.
Asparagus fnlcafus, .51909.
Avoin nuda, 51894.

sntiva, 51382-51.386.

steriUs, 51631.

Bamboo, Bambos balcooa, 51361.

Phyllosiachys pubescens, 51476-
51478.
Bambos balcooa, 51361.
Banana, Musa ensete, 51518.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley. Hordcum vulgare pallidum^
52167.
naked, Hordeum distichon nudum,
51415.
Baryxylum inerme, 51810.
Bean, coniraou, Phaseolus vulgari;
51449, 51450, 51528, 51649, 51701,
52186-52209.
goa, Botor tetragonoloba, 51765.
byacinth, Dolichos lablab, 51433,

51497, 51608, 51938.
jack, Canavali ensiforme, 51607.
mung, Phaseohis aureus, 52184,

52185.
yam, Cacara erosa, 51364.
Befaria phillyreaefolia, 51786.
Bcntinckia nicobarica, 51707.
Berberis quinduensis, 51795.

rigidifolia, 51787. .
Berry, Colombian. Rubus macrocarpua,

51401, 51706, 51764.
Bixa orellana, 51910.
Blackberry, Rubus, spp., 51402, 51535,
51569.
mora de piedra, Rubus bogotensis,

51569.
Rubus sp., 51535.
Blumea balsamifera. See Placua baU

samifer.
Botor tetragonoloba, 51765.
Brachystegla sp., 51911.
Broicnea grandiceps, 51796.
Butia capitata pulposa, 51890.
Butyrospermmn parJcii, 51912.
Byrsonima spicata, 51405.

Cabritos, undetermined, 51412.
Cacara erosa, 51364.
Cactus, Cereus hexagonus, 51556.
Epiphyllum sp., 51561.

o.rypetalum, 51559.

phyllanthoides, 51560.
Hylocereus sp., 51763.

undatus, 51565.
Caimito. Chrysophyllum. cninito, 51814.
Cajan indicum, 51913, 51914.
Calamus scipionum, ,51708.
Callistemon citrina. 51503.
Callitris cupressiformis, 51753, 51754.
Calotropin procera, 51429.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Canan(/ium odoratum, 51811.
Vanarium sp., 51766.

commune. See C. indicum.
indicum, 51812.
luzonicum, 51425.
nifum, 51805.
Canavali ensiforme, 51607.
Candollea graminifolia, 51755.
Canelo, Dritnys winteri, 51797.
Canjuriol, undetermiued, 51413.
Cap parts sp., 51572.
Capsicum annuum, 51396, 51660-51667.
Capulin, Prunus scrotina, 51393.
Carapa fjttianensis, 51767.
Carbonero, uudetermined, 52304.
Cardiospervnim spp., 51915, 51916.
Carica sp., 52299.

candamarcensis, 51389.
papaya, 51367.
Caryota mitis, 51709.

rumpMana, 51710.
Cashew, Anacardhan occidentale,

51699.
Cassava, Manihot esculenta, 51358-

51360.
Cassia spp., 51917-51919.
didymobotrya, 51632.
occidentalism 51573.
siamea, 51813.
Castor-bean, Ricinus communis, 51375,
51376, 51453, 51454, 51532-51534,
51651, 52212, 52213.
Catjang, Vigna cylindrica, 52229.
Cedrela sinensis. See Toona sinensis.
Celtis austral -p. 5228.'^.
Cenchrus sp.. 51488.
Cereus hexagonus, 51556.
Cerezo, Ziziphns sp., 51408.
Chamnedorea sp., 51424.
Chaparron, undeternnned, 51411.
Chayota edulis, 51421, 51422, 51704.
Chayote. See Chayota edulis.
Chicken corn, Holcrts sorghum drum-

mondii, 52051.
Chick-pea, Cicer arietinum. 51922.
Chloris abi/ssinica, 51920. 51921.
Chrysalidocarpus lucubensis, 51711.
Chrysophyllum cainito, 51814.
Cicer arietinum, 51922.
Citrullus x^ilgaris, 51430. 51923.
Citrus nobilis deliciosa, 51886.

sinensis, 51887.
Clavel del monte, Lasianthus sp.,

51801.
Clitoria ternatea, 51529, 51924.
Clover, Trifolium spp., 51543, 51545.
bur, Medicago hispida denticulata,
51583.
COcos pulposn. See Butia capitata pul-

posa.
Coffea spp., 51431, 51490.

arabica, 51480, 51828, 51829.

laurentii, 51481.

liberica, 51482.

robusta. See C. laurentii.

Coffee, Coffea spp. :

Blue Mountain, Coffea sp., 51490.
Naudi, Coffea sp., 51431.
Sanani, Coffea arabica, 51829.
YafEei, Coffea arabica, 51828.
Ci'k-see, Rhynchospora sp., 51785.
Colcus rotundifolius, 51768.

tuberosus. See C. rotundifolius.
Cvlocasia esculenta, .51387, 51419,

51896.
Combretum sp., 51491.
Coral-bean tree, Adenunthera pavo-

nina, 51809.
Coral tree, Erythrina ■ie>ipertilio, 52289.
Cordia holstii, 51551.
Coriander, Coriandrum sativum, 51492.
Coriandrum sativum, 51492.
Corn. Zea nmys, 51458-51460, 51778,

52238-52254.
Corylus cohirna, 51779, 51780.
Cosmos, Cosmos sulphureus, 51925.
Cosmos sulphureus, 51925.
Cotoneaster microphylla, 51843.

simonsi, 51493.
Cotton. Gossypium spp., 51505. 51950.
Gossypium hirsutU7n, 51944, 51945.
nanking soudanensis. 51946-
51949.
kidney, Gossypium sp., 51504.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 52230-52232.
Crabwood tree, Carapa guianensiir

51707.
Crataeva religiosa, .52286.
Crotalaria spp.. 51494, 51495, 51574,
51633, 51634, 51926-51930.
alata, 51832.
grantlana, 51833.
incana, 51834.
labnrni folia, 51835.
polysperma, 51836.
rctusa, 51837, 51842.
salt Java, 51838.
spectabilis, 51839.
striata, 51840.
usaramoensis, 51841.
Cucumber. Cucumis metuliferus, 51931,
51932.
Cucumis mtirus, .51933, .51934.
Cucumis spp., 51575, 51935-51937.
melo. 51893.

metuliferus. 51931, 51932.
sativus, 51933. 51934.
Custard-apple, Annona senegalensis,

51903.
Cyamopsis psoraloides. See C. tetra-
gonoloba.
tetraqonoloba, 51371-51373, 51598-
51601, 51696.
Cyclanthera pedata, .51390, 51557.
Cyrtostachys lakka, 51870.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium, 51496.
Daemonorops fissus. See Calamva

scipionum.

trichrous. 51712.

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Dammara aJba, 51713, 51815.
Dasheen, Colocasia esculent a, 51896.
Datura metcl fastuosa, 51602, 51603.
Deguelia mici-ophylla, 51816.
Desfontainea splendens, 51395.
DialUim laurinuin, 51770.
Dicentra chrysantha, 51613.
Digitaria ahyssinica, 51432.

nodosa, 51635.
Dioscorea latifoUa, 51426.
Diospyros embryo pteris. See D. yere-
grina.

montana, 52287.

peregrin a, 52288.

Dissotis cximia, 51463.

DoUchos lahlal). 51433. 51497, 51608.

51938.
Drimys minteri, 51797. '
Drymophlocus spp., 51716, 51717.

amhlguus, 51714.

propinquus, 51715.
Dtichesnea sp., 51844.
Dtiranta repcns, 51558, 51939.
Diirian, Durio sibethinus, 51464.
Dnrio zibethinus, 51464.

Ecliinocliloa pyramidalis, 51940, 51941.
Eggplant, Solanum melongcna, 52222.
Ehretia acuminata, 51891.
Elaeis guineensis, 51718.
Elaeocarpus angnstifolius, 51817.
Eleusine aegyptiaca. See Dactyloctc-
niuia acgyptium.
coracana, 51498, 51942, 51943.

Elichrysiim sp., 51434.
Enterolobiuni cyclocarpuni, 51406.
PJpiphyllum sp., 51561.

oxypetalum, 51559.

phyllanthoides, 51560.
Eragrostis sp., 51636.

abyssinica, 51499.

scliimperi. See Harpachne schim-
peri.

superba, 51500. 51501.
Erigeron sp., 51502.
Erlavgcn viarginata, 51554.
Erythrina sp., 51637.

vespertiUo, 52289.
Eucalyptus alpina, 51756.
Eugenia spp., 51562, 51625.

edulis. See Myrciariu edulis.
Eupatorium sp., 51369.
Eusideroxylon zicageri, 51818.
Euterpe acuminata, 51719.

Ficus carica, 51751.

glomerata, 52290.
Fig. See Ficus spp.
Placourtia rukam., 51772.
Flax, Linum usitatissimum, 51443,

51515.
Pragaria cliiloenns, 51563.

nilgerrenxis, 51616.

re^ca, 51564.

(larcinia vtangostana, 51465, 51831.
Garlic, Allium sativum, 51363.
(1 unit her la pub i flora, 51570.
Gentian. See Oentiana sp.
Gcntiana sp., 51749.
Gladiolus sp., 51435.
Gossypium spp., 51504, 51505, Sl950.
hirsutum, 51944, 51945.
nanking soudanensis, 51946-51949.
(iranadilla, Paftsiftora 7nuliformis,
52300.
sweet, Passiflora ligvlaris, 51398.
Grass, Andropogon bombycinus, 51792.
Andropogon instrnlptus, 51630.
Aristida sp.. 51908.
Cenchrus sp.. 51488.
Chloris abyssinica, 51920. 51921.
Dactyloctenium aegypiiuni, 51496.
Digitaria abyssinica, 51432.

nodosa, 51635.
Echinochloa pyramidalis, 51940,

51941.
Eragrostis sp. 51636.

superba, 51500, 51501.
Harpachne schimpcri, 51594.
Kamerun, Holcus sorahum effusus,

52052-52087.
Leptochloa spp., 51514, 52171.
Manisuris exaltata, 52174.
Natal, Tricholaena rosea, 51597.
Panicum spp., 52178. 52179.
getninatum, 51525.
glutinosum, 51781.
laxum, 51782.
quadrifarium, 51446.
Pappophorum aiyssiiiicum, 51645.
Paspalum dilatatmn, 51646.

-.1783.

51526, 51527,

humboldtianum,
Pennisetum spp..
51647, 521S3.
ciliare, 51048.
durum, 51784.
purpureum, 52182.
schimperi, 51584.
Pollinia articulata, 51793.
Saccharum spontaneum, 52215.
Sporobolus sp., 51652.
flinbriatm, 52223.
indicus, 52224.
tabucki, Holcus sorghum verticil-

liflorus, 52119-52166.
Tunis, Holcus sorghum exiguus,
52088-52118.
Guaiacum guatcmalense. 51407.
Guanacaste, Enterolobium cyclocar-

pmn, 51400.
Guar, Cyanuypsis tctragonoloba, 51371-

51373, 51598-51601. 51696.
Guayabo pesjua, Myrciaria sp., 51626.
Guayule, Parthenium argentatum,

51700.
Guizotia abyssinica, 51638.
Gynandropsis pentaphylla, 51489.
Gynocardia odorata, 51668.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Hardenhergia monophylla. See Ken-

nedya monophylla.
Harpachne schimperi, 51594.
Hazel, Turkish, Cori/lus colurna, 5177U,

51780.
Hedyotts sp., 52263.
Hedysarum coronarium, 51888, 51889.
Eeteroplii-ayvia adenophylhwi, 52291.
Hibiscus spp., 51436-51438, 51506-

51508, 51576.
Holcus sorghum, 51439. 51509, 51577-
, 51581, 51609-51611, 51618-51622,
51952-52050.
sorghum drummondii, 52051.
effusus, 52052-52087.
exiguus. 52088-52118.
verticiUiflorus, 52119-52166.
Eordeum distichon nudum. 51415.

vulgare pallidum, 52167.
Horse-radish tree, Moringa oleifera,

52176, 52293.
Hydnocarpus anthehninthica, 51778.

imghtiana, 51362.
Hytocereus sp., 51763.

undatus, 51565.
Hyphaene thebaica, 51440.

llama. Annona diversifolia, 51404.

Ilang-ilang. See Ylang-ylang.

Ilex sp., 51788.

Tmpatiens sp., 51510.

Indigo f era sp., 5151L

Inula sp., 51441.

Ipomoea spp., 51512, 51639. 52168. 52169.

calycina. See /. hardioickii.

hardvickii, 51513. i

Iris sp., 51845.

Jaboncillo, Sapindus «oponaria, 51410.
Jaboticaba, Myrciaria cauHflora, 51830.
Jagera speciosa. 51806.
Juniper, .hiniperus procera, 51442.
Juniperus procera, 51442.

Kanari, Canarium indiciim, 51812.
Karroo, Pentsia incana, 51658.
Katinga, Merrilla caloxylon, 51775.
Eennedia monophylla, 51757, 51758.
Kigelia pinnata, 52170.
Kihellahella, TrichiUa sp., 52225.
Kydia calycina, 52292.

Langsat, Lansiunt domesticum, 51769.
Lansium domesticum, 51769.
Lasianthus sp., 51801.
Latania commersonii, 51720.
loddigesii, 51721.
verschaffcltii, 51722.
Lavatera assurgenti/lora, 51391.
Lebbeck tree. Albizzia lebbeck, 51901,

51902.
Leo7iotis sp., 51582.
Lcptochloa .spp., 51514, 52171.
Lencadendron argentcxnn. See Protea

argentea.
Ltano, unrleter mined, 51461.

Licuala rnmphii, .51723.
Linum usitatissimum., 51443, 51515.
Litchi chinensis, 51466-51472.
Lotus sp., .51869.

angustissimus, 51856.
gracilis, 51857.

arabicus, 51858.

conimhricensis, 51859.

cytisoides, 51860.

ediilis, 51861.

filicaulis, 51862.

gebelia, 51863.

jacobaeus, 51864.

lamprocarpus, 51865.

orniihopodioides, 51866.

sua veolens. 51867.

tenuis, 5186S.
Lupine. See Lupinus spp.
Lupinus sp., 51516.

cruckshanksii, 51506, 51798.

tennis, 52172.
Lychee. See Litchi chinensi-s.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 52173.

Mahaleb, undetermined, 52267.
Mains baccata, 51872.

floribunda, 51873.

glaucescens, 51752.

niedsicetzkyana, 51874.

prunifolia, 51875.

sylvestris, 52305.
Malvisco, Lavatera assurgentiftora,

51391.
Mangifera indica, 51605, 51759-51761,
51771.

odorata, 51774.
Mango. See Mangifera indica.
Mangosteen. Garcinia mangostana,

51465, 51831.
Manihot esculenta, 51358-51360.

utilissima. See M. esculenta.
.]fanisuris eraltata, 52174.
iMaret, undetermined, 51462.
Martinezla caryotaefolia. See Tilmta
caryotaefolia.

erosa, 51724.
Meconopsis pseudointegri folia, 51750.
Medicago hispida denticulata, 51583.
Melhanla ferruginea, 51951.
Melothria spp., 51517, 51595.
Merrillia caloxylon, 51775.
Milkweed, Asclcpias curassavica, 51368.
Millet, pearl, Pennisetum glaucum,
51447. 51448. 52181.

ragi, Eleusine coracana, 51498,
51942, 51943.
Millettin atwptirpurea, 51871.
Mimosa glomerata. 51870.
Mimusops elengi, 51819.

kaiiki, 51820.
Momordica sp., 52175.

schimperiana, 51641.

trifoliolata, 51640.
Monnina parviflora, 51571.
Moringa oleifera, 52176, 52293.

pterygosperma. See M. oleifera.

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Morning-glory, Ijjomoea spp., 51512,

51513, 51639, 52168, 52169.
Murraya caloxylon. See Merrillia ca-

Joxylon.
Musa ensete, 51518.
Musknu'lon, Cucumis melo, 51893.
Mutisia clematis, 51789.
Myrah, undetermined, 51547.
Myrciaria sp., 51626.
cauliflora, 51830.
edulis, 51614.

Nance, Byrsohima spicata, 51405.
Naranjilln, Solaninn quUoense, 51394.
Nelli, PhyUanthiis emblica. 52295.
Nenr/a scheffo-iana, 51725.
Nephclium sp., 51474.

lappaceum, 51473.

litchi. See Litclii chinensis.
Nicotiana tahacwn, 52177.

Oats, Arena sativa, 513S2-51386.

Avena sterilis, 51631.

naked, Avena nuda, 51S94.
Ocimuin suave, 515S7.
Oenocarpus utilis. See Euterpe acu-
minata.
Olea chrysophylla. 51519.
Oncosperma filamentosum, 51726.

horridum, 51776.

tigillaria, 51777.
Orange, Citrus sinensis, 51S87.

mandarin. Citrus nobilis deliciosa,
51886.
Oryz;a sativa, 51444, 51445. 51475,

51520-51.524, 51642-51644.
Otvenia cerasifcra, 52294.
Oxalis tuherosa, 51397.

Pacaya, Chamaedorea sp., 51424.
Pachyi-hizus angulatus. See Cacara

erosa.
Padouk. Ptcrocarpus indicus, 51821.
Palm, Bentinchia nicobarica, 51707.
betel-nut, 51803.
Biitia capitata pulposa, 51890.
Caryota mitis, 51709.
rumpliiana, 51710.
Chrysalidocarpus lucubensis, 51711.
Cyrtostachys lakka, 51870.
Daemonorops trichrous, 51712.
doum, Hyphaene thebaica, 51440.
Drymoplilocus spp., 51716, 51717.
ambiffuus, 51714.
propinquus, 51715.
edible, Salakka sp., 51479.
Euterpe acuminata, 51719.
Latania commersonii, 51720^
loddigesii, 51721.
verschaffeltii, 51722.
Licuala rumphii, .51723.
Macnuba, Acrocomia sclerocarpa,
51742.

13523—23 7

Palm, Martinczia erosia. ."»1724.

Nenya scheffcriana, 51725.

oil, Elaeis yuineensis, 51718.

Oncosperma fila7nentosum, 51726.
horridum, 51776.
tigillaria, 51777.

Phoenix reclinata, 51451, 51733,
51734. 52210.

Pinanga kuhlii, 51735.

Ptychandra glauca, 51736.

rattan, Calamus scipionum, 51708.

Rhopaloblaste hexandra, 51737.

Seaforthia elegans, 51738.

Tilmia caryotaefolia, 51739.
Pandanus atrocarpus, 51727.

furcatus, 51728.

labyrinthicus, 51729.

polycephalKs, 51730.

tectorius, 51731.

valid erm eescli li, 51732.
Panicum, spp., 52178. 52179.

geminatum, 51525.

glutimosum, 51781.

laxum, 51782.

pyramidale. See EcJiinochloa
pyramidalis.

Quadrifarium, 51446.
Papa cariba, Dioscorea sp., 51426.

criolla, Solanum tuberosum, 52303.
Papaw. Asimina triloba, 51703.
Papaya. Carica papaya, 51367.
Papayuela, red-fruited, Carica sp.,

52299.
Pappophorum abyssinicum, 51645.
Parkinsonia aculeata, 52180.
Parthenium argentatum, 51700.
Paspalum dilatatnm, 51646.

hitmboldtianum, 51783.
Passiflora Ugularis, 51398.

maliformis, 52300.
Paulounia fortunei, 52268.
Pea. garden. Pi sum sativum-. 51427,

514.52.
Peach, Amygdalus persica, 51794.
Peach-almond hybrid. Amygdalus com-

muivis X persica. 51705.
Peanut. Arachis hypogaea, 51905-

51907.
Pear. See Pyrus spp.

willow-leaved, Pyrus salicifolia,
51885.
Peltophorum ferrugineum. See Bary-

xyluni inerme.
Pennisetxim spp., 51526. 51527, 51647,
52183.

ciliare, 51648.

durum, 51784.

glaucum, 51447, 51448, 52181.

purpureum, 52182.

schimperi, 51584.

typhoideum. See P. glaucum.
Pentas zanzibarica, 51553.
Pentzia incana, 51658.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Pepper, Capsicum annuum, 51396.

red, Capsicum annuum, 51660-
51667.
Phaseolus sp., 51650.

aureus, 52184, 52185.
vulgaris, 51449, 51450, 51528, 51649,
51701, 52186-52209.
Phletim pratense, 51379, 51423, 51624,

51669-51676, 51895.
Plioenix reclinata, 51451, 51733, 51734,

52210.
Phyllanthus emblica, 52295.
Phyllocarpus septentrionalis, 51409.
Phyllostachys mitis. See P. pubescens.

pubescens, 51476-51478.
Physalis peruviana, 51400, 51530.
Pigeon-pea, Cajan indicum, 51913,

51914.
Pinanga kuhlii, 51735.
Pineapple, Ananas sativus, 51377,

51378, 52298.
Pistacia lentiscus, 51698.
Pisum sativum, 51427, 51452.
Pitahaya blanca, Hylocereus sp., 51763.
Pithecolobium sanian. See Samanea

saman.
Placus balsamifer, 51659.
Plum. Prunus americana lanata, 51878.
Primus bokhariensis, 51743.
mexicana, 518S0.
munsoniana, 51881.
reverchonii, 51882.
Wildgoose, Prunus hortulana,
51879.
Polia. Physalis peruviana, 51400, 51530.
Polakoivskia iacaco, 51606.
PolUnia articuhita, 51793.
Poplar. See Populus spp.
Populus adenopoda. 51876.
charkowien sis, 51381.
maximowiczii, 51877.
Potato. Solanum tuberosum, 51416,
51417, 52303.
wild. Solatium sp., 51697.
Protea arffentea, 51623.
Prunus americana lanata, 51878.
bokhariensis, 51743.
hortulana, 51879.
mexicana, 51880.
mtmsoninna, 51881.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
reverchonii, 51882.
serotina, 51393.
Psoph ocarpu s tctragonolobus. See

Botor tetragonoloba.
Pterocarpus indiciis, 51821.
Pterygota alata, 51822.
Ptychandra glauca, 51736.
Putranjiva roxburghii, 52296.
Pyrus sp., 51380.

arbutifolia. See Aronia arhuti-

folia.
haccata. See Malus baccata.
hetulaefolia, 51883.
florihunda. See Malus floribunda.

Pyrus glaucescens. See Malus glauces-
cens.

m-alifolia, 51702.

malus. See Mains sylvestris.

niedzKctzkiinna. See M alut

niedzicetzkyana.
nivalis, 51884.

prunifoUa. See Malus prunifolia.
saUci folia, 51885.

Rambut'an, Nephelium lappaceum,

51473.
Raspberry, Rubus spp., 51536, 52214.
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa, 52211.
Rheedia madruno, 52301.
Rhopaloblaste hexandra, 51737.
Rhus sp., 51531.
Rhynchospora sp., 51785.
Ribes long eracetno sum, 51617.
Rice, Oryza sativa, 51444. 51445, 51475,

51520-51524, 51642-51644.
Ricinus communis, 51375, 51376, 51453,
514.54, 51532-51534, 51651, 52212,
52213.
Rosa spp.. 51846-51849.
Rose. Rosa spp.. 51846-51849.
Rottboellia cxaltata. See Manisuris

exaltata.
Rubus spp., 51402, 51535, 51536, 51850,
51851, .52214.

bogotensis, 51569.

glaucus, 52302.

mac7-ocarpus, 51401. 51706, 51764.

macrophyllus. 51615.
Rye, Se^ale cercalc. 51677-51682.

Buhlendorfer, 51680.

(Denmark), 51679.

Klooster. 51681.

Kriiger, 51678.

Petkusser, 51682.

Petknsser X Kriiger, 51677.
Saccharum officinnrvm, 51589-51593.

spontaneum, 52215.
Salakka sp.. 51479.
Samanea saman, 51455.
Sapindus saponaria, 51410.
Sapium sebiferum. See Stillingia sebi-

fera.
Saussurea lappa, 51852.
Scholia latifolia, 51892.
Sclerocarya caffra. 52216.
Screw pine. See Pandanus spp.
Seaforthih elegans, 51738.
Secale cereale, 51677-51682.
Sechium edule. See Chayota edulis.
Sedge, Rhynchospora sp., 51785.
Senat, Cucumis sp., 51937.
SeneciQ spp., 51537, 51585.
Service tree, Sorbus domestica, 51420.
Sesame. See Sesamum orientale.
Sesamum orientale, 51456, 51538,

52217-52219.
Sesban sp.. 51539.
Sida sp., 51540.

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Siete-cueros, Tibmichina sp., 51799.
Solanum sp., 51697.
bullatum, 51802.
melongena, 52222.
naumanni, 52220, 52221.
quitoense, 51394.
tuherosum, 51416, 51417, 52303.
wrightii, 51541.
Sorbus domestica, 51420.
Sorghum vvJgare. See Holcus sor-
ghum.
Sorghum. Holcus sorghum, 51439,
51509, 51577-51581, 51609-51611,
51618-51622, 51952-52050.
Holcus sorghum drummondii,
52051.
sorghum effusus, 52052-52087.
exiguus, 52088-52118.
verticilUflorus, 52119-52166.
Soursop, Annona muricata, 51374.
Sphenostylis stenocarpa, 51365.
Sporobolus sp., 51652.
fimbrmtus 52223.
indicus, 52224.
Sterculia alata. See Pterygota alata.
Stillingia sebifera, 51897.
Stizolobium niveum, 51612.
Strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis, 51563.
Fragaria nilgerrensis, 51616.
vesca, 51564.
Stylidmin graminifolium. See Candol-

lea graminifoUa.
Styrax benzoin, 51807.
Sugar cane. Saccharum offlcinarum:
Badila, 51589.
Goru, 51593.
H. Q. 426, 51590.
7 R. 428, 51592.
1900 seedling, 51591.
Sula, Capparis sp., 51572.
Sulla. Hedysarum coronarium, 51888,
51889.

Tacsonia sp., 51392.

manicata, 51567.

molUssima, 51399.

pinnatistipula, 51568.
Taro, Colocasia esculenta, 51387, 51419.
Tecoma stans, 51586.

yellow, Tecoma starts, 51586.
Teff. Eragrostis abyssmica, 51499.
Telfairia pedata, 51542.
Thunbergia sp., 51596.
Tibouchina sp., 51799.
Tilmia caryofaefolia, 51739.
Timothy, Phleum pretense, 51379,

51423. 51624. 51669-51676, 51895.
Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum, 52177.
Tomato, Lycoperstcon esculentum.

52173.
Toona sinensis, 51823.
Trichilia sp., 52225.
Trichodesma zeylanicum, 52226.
Tricholaena rosea, 51597.
Trichosanthes anguina, 51824-51827.

TrifoUum sp., 51543.
tembense, 51545.

Triticum aestivum, 51418, 51683-51695,
52227.
vulgar e. See T. aestivum,.

Ullucus tuberosus, 51403.

Undetermined, 51411-51414, 51461-
51462, 51546-51550, 51552, 51555,
5158S, 51654-51657, 52256-52202,
52264-52267, 52304.

Urena lobata, 52228.

Vaccinium floribundum, 51790.
Vallea stipularis, 51800.
Vernonia spp., 51457, 51544, 51653.
Vetch, bush, Vicia sepium, 52278.

common. Vicia sativa, 52276.

hairy, Vicia villosa, 52280.

Hungarian, Vicia pannonica, 52274.

purple, Vicia atropurpurea, 52269,
52275.

tufted, Vicia cracca, 52270.

Viburnum sp., 51853.
Vicia andicola, 51791.

atrop^irpnrea, 52269, 52275.

cracca, 52270.

hirsuta, 52271.

hybrida, 52272.

macrocarpa, 52273.

pannonica, 52274.

sativa, 52276.

leucosperm<i, 52277.

sepium, 52278.

sylvatica, 52279.

villosa, 52280.

Vigna .spp., 52233-52237.
cylindrica, 52229.
sinensis, 52230-52232.

Viola sp., 51855.

serpens, 51854.
Violet. See Viola spp.
Vitex cuneata, 51604.

Watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris, 51430,

51923.
Wheat, common, Triticum aestivum:

Batauwe, 51692.

Concurrent, 51685.

(Denmark), 51689.

Essex, 51687.

Geldersche Ris. 51688.

Imperial, 51684.

Imperial II D, 51690.

Matador, 51686.

Millioen II. 51691.

Millioen III B, 51683.

Millioen IV, 51693.

Pocho, 51418.

Squarehead, 51694.

(Sudan). 52227.

Wilhelmina, 51695.
Wrightia tomentosa, 52297.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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Xanthosoma sagittaefolium, 51388.

Yam. See Acorn.

Yantia, Xanthosoma sagittaefolium,

51388.
Ylang-ylang, Canangium odoratum,

51811.

Zea mays, 51458-51460, 51778, 52238- ,

52254. i

Ziziphus sp., 51408. I

mucronata, 52255. ;

spina-christi, 51741. »

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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1

TO MARCH 31, 1921.

(No. 66jJJp8. 52306 to 52854.)

WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.

1933.

COI^ TENTS.'

Page.

Introductory statement 1

Inventory 7

Index of common and scientific names 85

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Page.
Plate I. An avenue of the Siamese maikrabao trees, which produce an
oil very similar to that of the chaulmoogra tree. (Hydno-

carpiis anthelminthica Pierre, S. P. I. No. 52468) 32

II. The tocte, a native Ecuadorian walnut tree. (Jiiglans sp.,

S. P. I. No. 52611) 32

III. The chamburo, an interesting relative of the papaya. {Carica

sp., S. P. I. No. 52716) 6G

IV. Fruits of the babaco, one of the most valuable species of Carica

cultivated in Ecuador. (Carica sp., S. P. I. No. 52721) 66

V. A red-fruited variety of the Andes berry. {Rubus glaticus

Benth., S. P. I. No. 52734) — __ 66

VI. The talipot palm of tropical Asia. (Corypha umbracuUfera L.,

S. P. I. No. 52802) 6a

VII. The chaulmoogra tree of Bnrma. {Taraktogenos kurzii King,

S. P. I. No. 52803) 78

VIII. Fruits of the chaulmoogra tree. {Taraktogenos kursii King,

S. P. I. No. 52803) 73

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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRO-
DUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1921 (NO. 66; NOS. 52306 TO 52854).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

During the 73 working days of which this inventory is a record
549 new lots of plant immigrants arrived in Washington and were
inspected, fumigated, labeled, and planted in the various gardens of
the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. They came from
all over the world, recommended for some particular purpose, and
those which we are able to propagate will go out to the regions best
suited to their culture and find their way into the hands of bona
fide plant experimenters, who will do something with them.

Forest trees. — To those who realize that it may not necessarily
be our own native forest trees which will prove best adapted for
forest purposes, the following new introductions will be of interest :
The Canar}^ Islands pine, Pinus canaHensis (No. 52817), has been
very successfully grown in South Africa and Chile as a timber tree,
and its valuable hard wood may make it a species worth growing
extensively in southern California.

' Of interest to lovers of fine conifers are the following : The char-
acteristic spruce of the great Tianshan Mountain range of Turkestan,
Picea schrenkiana (No. 52659) ; a variety of the Siberian fir from the
Amur Eiver, Ahies sibirica nephrolepis (No. 52623) ; a species from
the Szechwan Province of China, Ahies faxoniana (No. 52622) ; and a
rare one from the Min Valley of China, Ahies recurvata (No.
52624) — the last, three presented by the Hon. Vicary Gibbs, of
EJstree, England. It is to be hoped that we can find a place in this
country for the Taiwania {T . cryytoiiierioides^ No. 52570), which is,
according to E. H. Wilson, who secured seeds and plants on his last
expedition, the loftiest tree of the Formosan forest. It resembles a
giant lycopod, reaches a height of 180 or even 200 feet, and has a girth
of 30 feet. We are indebted to the Arnold Arboretum for propagat-
ing material of this species.

For the cool coastal regions of the Pacific coast the Chilean evergreen
beeches {Nothofagus spp.) appear to be particularly well adapted,

1

2 SEEDS Al^D PLANTS IMPORTED.

and F. Albert, consulting forester to the Chilean Government, has
sent in three of these species, the coigue {N. do?nheyi, No. 52592),
the roble (N. ohliqiia, No. 52593), and the rauli {N. procera, No.
52594), as well as a number of other Chilean trees and shrubs, in-
cluding the tique {Aextoxicon punctatum, No. 52556), the beautiful
tara {C aesalfinia pectinata, No. 52587), and an attractive liliaceous
shrub (Philesia magellanica^ No. 52596), remarkable in its ability to
withstand the fumes from coj)per-smelting furnaces.

The growing interest in hybrid trees for forestry" work as well as
for street tree planting will make the hybrid poplar {Populus txisu-
(fnowsklana, No. 52705), a cross between P. nigra and P. suaveolejhs,
and the hybrid walnut {Juglans intermedia vilmoreana, No. 52681),
sent in by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., of value to parks and forests.

J. F. Rock, our agricultural explorer, secured in Bangkok, Siam,
seeds of the giant forest tree Castanea diversifolia (No. 52387) , which
bears quantities of edible chestnutlike nuts; and from the same
region he obtained Quercus junghuhnii and other species of oaks
(Nos. 52440 to 52448), bearing sweet edible acorns in great clusters,
which might take the place of the scrub oaks of the pinelands of
Florida.

We are so accustomed to think of the forests of Africa as track-
less and inexhaustible that to learn of the threatened extinction
in Rhodesia of the magnificent Milanji cypress {CalUtris lohytei^
No. 52807), which grows to 140 feet in height at altitudes of 10,000
feet, comes as a distinct shock. It should make us realize, perhaps,
that the virgin forests of the whole world are threatened by fire
and the strangling grasses which man is taking into them. At least
an effort can be made to save this cypress from extinction.

Grains. — The rise of plant-breeding institutions is a thing of recent
times, and it is encouraging to note that already a free exchange has
begim of the seeds and plants which are being produced by them in
various countries. From the two foremost institutions in the Nether-
lands, those at Groningen and Bussum, have been received valuable
collections (Nos. 52818 to 52840, 52842 to 52844) of their best selected
strains of wheat, oats, barley, and flax, which can scarcely fail to
be valuable in some of the cooler summer regions of America ; where-
as from the famous Australian plant breeder Pridham have come
nine pure-line selections of the Hard Federation wheat {Triticiim
aestivu7?i, Nos. 52557 to 52565) which has proved to be an improve-
ment over the old Federation and which has been grown commercially
in Australia since 1914 because of its equal yields and the better
milling quality of the grain. Professor Ducellier, of, the School of
Agriculture of Maison Carree, Algiers, has presented a collection of
11 varieties of Saharan wheats {Triticum spp., Nos. 52546 to 52556)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 3

"with yields comparable to the best European varieties. What will
^happen to the black rice of Burma (No. 52751), which Mr. Rock
found and used with keen relish as a breakfast dish at Moulmein,
"time only can decide. He declares it is a grain especially prized in
Siam and when served as he used it is particularly delicious. What
mi<rht it be when puffed?

Tlie fundi grass of Sierra Leone, Digitaria exilis (No. 52736),
which is grown by the Nigerian tribe as a supplemental food grain,
may prove too expensive for production on a large scale because of
the small size of its kernels ; but, like the Abyssinian teff, it deserves
to be thoroughly investigated as having possibly some particular use
for invalids.

Forage and fodder plants. — Fodder trees have received little at-
tention in this country, though in the drier parts of India and Aus-
tralia much use is made of them. Two new ones from New South
Wales, the leopard tree, Flindersia maculosa (No. 52798), and the
myall, Acacia fendula (No. 52800), deserve study by the ranchmen
of the extreme Southwest, where fodder grasses are scarce, since in
years of unusual drought these trees can tide over the stock until
rains come. They have nutrient values of 48.5 and 29, respectively,
and will stand periods of prolonged drought.

Vegetahles. — ^Why should we not use the old-fashioned potherb
Good King Henry, Chenopodium honus-henricus (No. 52789) ? It
is extremely hardy and two weeks earlier than asparagus produces
shoots that are easily blanched and have a delicious flavor. It is re-
lated to our own lamb's-quarters, C. alburn^ which is also excellent.

Tomato growers may be interested in Mr. Harrison's giant tomato
bush (No. 52334) which in the frostless region of Burringbar, New
South Wales, produced in 12 months a plant 16 feet across and 11
feet high that bore 100 dozen fair-sized fruits.

Nut-producing plants. — Telfairia pedata (No. 52450), a cucurbit
growing like a liana in the tropical forests of East Africa and pro-
ducing immense fruits which are filled with large flat edible seeds,
although brought to the attention of horticulturists in 1824 seems
nowhere to have been cultivated. It deserves a thorough trial.
There is something alluring in the idea of replacing the scrub oaks
of the pinelands of Florida with the deciduous oaks of Siam (Nos.
52440 to 52448) which produce great masses of sweet edible acorns.

Dye and tannin plants. — Mr. Eock's account of the black dye made
from a tropical species of persimmon, Diospyros mollis (No. 52510),
a substance whose color is so prized by the Chinese that they ship
into Siam yearly over $800,000 worth of silk and pay duty on it in
order to have it dyed there, should attract the attention of the
manufacturers of dyes. Seed of the tree to grow in Porto Rico and
Hawaii was secured.

4 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

The currebau-sevil {Piptadenia cehil, No. 52504) of Bolivia,
■which, according to Mr. Meschrutz, yields one of the best tanning
materials, is a tree adapted to growing on stiff clay soils where little
rain falls.

Medicinal plants. — In this inventory is described the chaulmoogra
oil-producing tree, Taraktogenos kurzii (No. 52803), to secure which
J. F. Rock made his expedition into Siam, Burma, and Assam.
He also collected Hydnocarpus anthelininthica (No. 52465), the
Siamese maikrabao tree, and H. castanea (No. 52514), one of the
kalaw trees of Burma, from both of which similar oils are obtained.
Where in America these trees can be grown is a problem to be solved
by trial only. The Hawaiian Islands, Porto Eico, the Philippines,
and the Canal Zone are presumably the logical places for them, and
it is in these regions, too, that there is the keenest interest in the cure
of leprosy. However, it is contemplated that specimens will be
sent to other countries in order to make sure that these valuable
drug-producing trees find a congenial home and come into culti-
vation where they can furnish an adequate number of seeds to supply
the demand created by the new discoveries in the methods of treat-
ing this loathsome bacterial disease.

Fruits. — At first thought there does not seem to be a very large
number of different kinds of fruits in cultivation by civilized man,
but there really are a great many. The introductions for the three
months covered by this inventory include, for example, 16 rare or
little-known species or varieties. Wilson Popenoe introduces the
capulin, or Ambato cherry, a form of Prunus serotina (No. 52720)
which, though from a region of little frost, bears prodigious
crops of fruits as large as the Early Richmond cherry and may
prove to be the southern cherry of the future. He finds the Andes
berry, Rubus glaucus (Nos. 52T33 and 52734), as good as any of our
cultivated species. The babaco (No. 52574) and the chamburo
(No. 52721), both interesting species of Carica from Ambato, Ecua-
dor, have a degree of hardiness which should insure their success
in California, and although they are quite different from the true
papaya, being edible only when cooked, they should prove valuable
additions to our horticulture either directly or through hybridiza-
tion. They will probably not compare directly with the Solo papaya
of Hawaii (No. 52620), a selected uniformly shaped fruit of ex-
cellent quality which is recommended by the territorial experi-
ment station for general cultivation because of its hermaphrodite
flowers and the fact that the variety comes reasonably true from seed.

An attractive Syrian species of Sorbus, S. trilohata (No. 52600),
Professor Poirault presents as one bearing fruits suitable for pre-
serves; and M. Auguste Chevalier, of Paris, has sent us the seeds

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. Or

of a wild peach from Annam (No. 52339), probably a form of
Amygdalus persica, and seeds of a wild apple. Mains laosensis
(No. 52341), from the Laos countrj^ of French Indo-China. These
can scarcely fail to attract the attention of southern fruit breeders.

J. A. Kusche has collected for the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' As-
sociation much interesting material (Nos. 52399 to 52421), part of
which through the courtesy of Dr. Harold L. Lyon has come into
our hands. The interesting things of this collection are a new edible
species of fig (No. 52406) with dark crimson-colored fruits, from
Cairns, North Queensland, and several species of trees from Prince
of Wales Island, which have not yet been determined. Through Vil-
morin-Andrieux & Co., we have received a valuable collection of rare
plants, including two species of strawberries (Nos. 52679 and 52680)
from Sikldm and China and six species of the genus Ribes (No.
52706 to 52711), including one (/?. longeracemosum) whose remark-
ably long racemes of currants should make it of great value for breed-
ing purposes, according to E, H. Wilson, who saw it in fruit in
western Hupeh, China.

Plants for parks and dooryards. — ^In the selection of ornamental
plants for introduction attention is paid particularly to those which
are capable of wide popularization among people of small means.
Of these, the following notable ones are described in this inventory :
A new ever-blooming morning-glory, Ipomoea carnea (No. 52493),
found by Mr. Rock in Burma and probably suited to southern
Florida; a beautiful arboreal red-flowered cotton (No. 52384) from
Wat Lum, on the Menam River; Thespesia lampas (No. 52386). a
tree related to two species which have proved already to be promising
.shade and ornamental trees in southern Florida; 11 species (Nos.
62690 to 52700) of the genus Caragana, among which is the Siberian
pea tree {C. arhorescens) ^ one of the most important hedge and
shelter-belt bushes of Canada and the Northwest; Rhododendron
racemosum (No. 52603), a beautiful species from Yunnan with small,
pink, sweet-scented flowers, which blooms when still small enough to
be handled in pots and exhibits a variety of colors resembling the
well-known R. vaseyi; two species of Bauhinia (Nos. 52746^ and
52747) and one of the crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia sp. (No. 52750),
from Moulmein, Burma ; a collection of the small hardy ornamental
bamboos of the genus Arundinaria (Nos. 52670 to 52674) ; Cassia
nodosa (No. 52797), a gorgeous flowering tree from eastern Bengal;
a species of horse-chestnut, Aescalus indica (No. 52625), which flow-
ers later than the European species and grows in northern India to a
height of 100 feet; the yellow-flowered clematis, C. tangutica (No.
52631) ; the yellow-flowered peony, Paeonia lutea (No. 52648) ; and a
collection of the famous Lemoine's hybrid mock oranges {PhUadel-

6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

2)hus leinoinei, Nos. 52649 to 52657), which deserve a place in eveiy
nursery of ornamental plants in America.

The botanical determinations of these introductions have been made
and the nomenclature revised by H, C. Skeels and the descriptive
and botanical notes arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine, who has had
general supervision of this inventory. Miss Patty Newbold has
assisted in the compilation of descriptive notes.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington, D. C, November 20, 1922.

I

INVENTORY.

52306. Stachts sieboldt Miquel. Menthacese.

From Paris, France. Tubers purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received February 1, 1921.

A perennial Japanese plant up to li feet in height, cultivated for its slender
Avhite tubers, which are eaten as salad, fried, and in many other ways. Culti-
vation is easy. The soil should be light and the plants spaced a foot apart.
The tubers are dug in November or later. They shrivel on exposure to the air
and should be taken only as wanted, (Adapted from Catalogue, Vilmoj-in-
Andrieuw d Co.)

52307 to 52309.

From Call, Valle, Colombia. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Jan-
uary 3, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

52307. Agati geandiflora (L.) Desv. Fabacese.
(Sesiania gi^andiflora Poir.)

"(No. 520a. November 22, 1920. Herb. No. 1205.) Seeds of rege)>
evador. A handsome flowering tree cultivated in the lower portion of
the Cauca Valley, especially in the vicinity of Cartago (whence these
seeds) and Roldanillo. It reaches a height of about 25 feet and has
handsome pinnate foliage. The pure-white flowers, 2 inches long, are
shaped much like those of Clianthus and something like those of
Erythrina. A rose-colored form is also cultivated, but I have been
unable to get seeds of it. The tree is remarkable in that it commences
to flower when not more than 3 feet high. It is a rapid grower, and
when properly trained (it is inclined to be rather tall and slender in
form) it is shapely and very attractive. I believe it would be a dis-
tinct addition to the ornamental trees of southern Florida."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38656.

52308. Brownea grandiceps Jacq. CiBsalpiniacese.

"(No. 519a. November 22, 1920.) Seeds of arbol de la Cms, a tree
cultivated in a doorj^ard at Cartago, at an altitude of about 2,900 feet.
This magnificent flowering tree, native to the Magdalena Valley in
Colombia, is a common ornamental in the Cauca Valley at altitudes of
2,500 to 4,000 feet. It is about 20 feet in height and produces flame-

^ It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, veg'etables, cereals, and
other plants used in this inventory are those under which the material was received
when introduced by the OfBce of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and, further, that
the printing of such names here does not constitute their official publication and adop-
tion in this country. As the different varieties are studied, their identity fully estab-
lished, their entrance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names
for them in American literature becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations
appearing in this inventory Avill be subject to change with a view to bringing the forms
of the names into harmony with recognized American codes of nomenclature.

8 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

52307 to 52309— Continued.

scarlet flowers in compact clusters (they could almost be termed heads)
6 to S inches long and broad. While this plant is tropical, the fact that
it is grown at Guaduas makes me think that it may succeed in southern
Florida."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51796.

52309. Caeica sp. Papayacese.

"(No. 512a. November 22, 1920.) From a dooryard in Ibague, De-
partment of Tolima, Colombia, at an altitude of about 4,200 feet. Seeds
of a distinct species of Carica which I have not seen in Cundinamarca.
At first sight I took it to be C. candanmrcensis (the species common in
Cundinamarca), but on closer examination the leaves proved to be much
more deeply lobed and the fruit altogether distinct in character, though
of about the same size and form. The plant is common in the region
between Ibague and the Cauca Valley, being found at altitudes of 4,00a
to 6,000 feet. It reaches about 15 feet in height, often branching near
the base to form several stems. So far as I have seen, the plants are
unisexual, as in C. candamarcensis and, normally, in C. papaya. The-
fruits are broadly oval to elliptic, 3 to 5 inches long, and deep yellow
when f\illy ripe. The flesh is white and has a faint applelike odor. The
seeds are scattered through a white pulpy mass, which does not adhere-
to the wall of the cavity but is attached at the basal end. The flavor of
the flesh is rather acid ; it is eaten only when cooked, as that of C. can-
damarcensis in Bogota.

" I do not know how hardy the plant may be. It seems likely that it
will resemble C. candamarcensis in hardiness, and in this case it will be
of interest in connection with papaya breeding in Florida and California."

52310 to 52314. Allium spp. Liliaceae.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
February 1, 1921. Quoted notes from Catalogue of Vilmorin-Andrieux
& Co.
A collection of vegetables introduced for experiments in diseases of truck
crops and for vegetable breeding experiments.

52310. Allium ascalonicum L. Shallot.
" Echalote de Jersey. Bulbs of a variety which is larger and more

highly colored than the ordinary shallot and a very good keeper."

52311. Allium cepa L. Onion.
"Rocambole. Bulbs of a variety from Spain. Plant in October or

November, or in February."

52312 to 52314. Allium fistulosum L. Welsh onion.

52312. " Ciioule commune. Bulbs of the variety most cultivated."

52313. " Cihotde NancJie hative. Bulbs of an early and less pungent
variety."

52314. " Ciboule vivace (Ciboule de Saint-Jacques). Bulbs of a
variety which does not produce seeds."

52315 to 52317. Solanum tuberosum L. Sclanaceso. Potato.
From Cali, Valle, Colombia. Collected by "Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Janu-
ary 3, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

JANUARY 1 TO INI ARCH 31, 1921. ' 9

5231 5 to 52317— Continued.

52315. "(No. 524. November 22, 1920.) Tubers of an excellent potato
grown in the mountains near Cali. The tubers attain large size com-
pared with other Colombian potatoes and are oblong or oval, distinctly
compressed, and light brown in color. The surface is remarkably free
from eyes, being in fact nearly smooth. The flesh is white and of good
quality. I am told by some people that this is not a native variety, but
one which has been introduced into the valley fairly recently. In any
event, it is worthy of trial in the United States by those interested In
potato breeding."

52316. "(No. 525. November 22, 1920.) Papa criolla (native potato) from
the Cali market. Tubers of the common yellow-fleshed potato of the
Andes, a variety which produces tubers of small size but remarkably rich
flavor. This variety is said to be very early and to be suited to cultiva-
tion in a warmer climate than others. The tuber is round, commonly
not over 3 inches in diameter, deep rose colored, with very deep eyes,
a very thin skin which peels readily from the boiled tuber, and mealy
flesh of rich-yellow color and excellent quality. It appears to me a very
interesting variety for trial in the United States."

52317. "(No. 526. November 22, 1920.) Tubers of papa criolla (native
potato). From the Cali market. A round to oblong, medium-sized,
brown-skinned, deep-eyed potato from market. It appears practically
identical with No. .32.1 fS. P. I. Xo. .32316] except in the color of the sui'-
face. The flesh is yellow, of excellent quality, and of remarkably rich
flavor."

S2318 to 52329.

From Coggeshall, Essex, England. Seeds presented by John K. King, of
King & Sons. Received January 3, 1921. Notes adapted from King &
Sons' " Pedigree Seed Wheats," 1920-21.

52318 to 52327. Tkiticum aestivum L. Poacese, Common wheat.
(T. vulgar e ViU.)

52318. Benefactor. This wheat ripens fairly early and on good
soils produces a fair yield. The ear is of medium length, with
rough chaff and white plump grains of good size. The straw is
very strong and of medium length. (P. 7.)

52319. Essex Conqueror. A new wheat which yields 80 bushels per
acre. The well-set compact ears, some nearly 6 inches long and 5
to 7 chested, are well filled with bold plump red grain of superior
milling properties ; the chaff is white. The strong stiff straw is of
medium height and upstanding in the most severe weather. (P. 2.)

52320. Iduma Red. A red wheat which produces good upstanding
straw and fairly large ears; the grain is of excellent milling
quality, and the chaff is white. (P. 7.)

52321. Improved Double Stand-up White, This wheat has a short
stiff straw and a rather short ear well set with pale-white grain.
(P. 7.)

52322. John Bull. An early strong wheat which yields as much
as 60 bushels per acre. The straw reaches a height of 5 feet or
more, and the large heads with white chaff are closely set with the
finest large red grain, which is of high value for milling. (P. 3.)

10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORrED.

53318 to 52329— Continued.

52323. Little Joss^ A cross between fSquarelieads Master and
Ghirka, raised by Professor Biffen. This variety is said to be
rust resistant, and the quality of the grain is unquestionably good ;
the ears are long and somewhat pointed, which quality in our
judgment detracts from its cropping properties. (P. 7.)

52324. Marshal Foch. A fairly early wheat, ripening about the
same time as Victor, with white chaff and pale-red grain, said to
be of good milling quality. The strong stiff straw is of medium
length. (P. 7.)

52325. Reset ected Victor White. A fairly early wheat which gives
excellent results on most soils. The straw is of medium length,
and the square compact ears bear medium-sized grain. (P. 7.)

52326. STWwdrap White. A white wheat, something over 5 feet
high and very level, yielding up to 80 bushels per acre. The
square thick ears are of good length. The pearly white grains
are compactly set and often 5 or 6 chested; it is eagerly sought
after by millers. The straw is very strong and free from rust.
(P. 4.)

52327. White Marvel. Of the two, we consider this variety to be
better than Red Marvel. It possesses all the characteristics of
Red Marvel, but the grain is white. The straw is stiff, and the
ear, although long, is generally fairly thick chested. The variety
is exceedingly valuable for spring sowing. (P. 7.)

52328 and 52329. Teiticum tukgidum L. Poacese. Poulard wheat.

52328. PercivaVs Red Cone. After careful experiments on our
Experimental Farms, we do not recognize any great difference
between this and a good stock of the ordinary Cone. (P. 7.)

52329. Early Red Cone. This variety is said to ripen 10 days be-
fore ordinary Rivetts, but we did not find it so early. The heads
are close and compact, and the straw is somewhat shorter than
Rivetts. (P. 7.)

52330. Datura metel L. Solanaceae. Datura.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Sr. Adn. Hernandez,
Director of Agriculture. Received January 5, 1921.

"This Asiatic plant, described as a distinct species by Nees, is regarded by
some botanists as a white-flowered form of Datura metel. It is identical with
the plant known to the Japanese by the name ' Chosen Asagao,' or ' Korean
morning-glory.' " ( W. E. Safford. )

52331. Euterpe sp. Phcenicacese. Assahy palm.

From' Para, Brazil. Seeds presented by Dr. Paul Le Cointe, director.
Commercial Museum. Received January 6, 1921.
"Fresh seeds of the assahy palm." (Le Cointe.)

52332. CoLocAsiA esculenta (L.) Schott. Aracese. Taro.

From Canton, China. Tubers presented by I''. A. McClure, instructor. Can-
ton Christian College. Received January 7, 1921.
" This taro, or dasheen, is known locally by the name tso oo. The small
tubers that grow out from the ' eyes ' of the mother tuber are called oo tsai.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 11

It is these that I am sending. This variety of taro is common in all parts of
Kwangtung and Kwangsi and is the earliost variety known here. Its qual-
ity, however, is only medium, compared with that of the later varieties.
The taro prefers a loose sandy soil and is sometimes grown along with ginger,
bean, or Chinese melons, in various companion-cropping systems. The fertil-
izers commonly used are ashes from rice straw, horse manure, and night soil.
The average yield per mow (one-fifth acre) is about 20 taams, or 2,600 pounds.
Of these, about one-half are the large ' mother ' tubers [conns] and about
one-half are the new small tnbers, or oo tsai. The large ones are fed to hogs
largely, because of their inferior quality and coarseness. They bring an aver-
age price of $1.60 local silver (about $1 G.) per 130 pounds. The small ones
are used for human consumption, and they bring about $2 local silver per
130 pounds. In selecting for seed, the largest and finest tubers are chosen,
those which have a red swollen sprout at the top being preferred. The crop
i? planted here in February and March, and the harvest is ready by June and
July." {McCliire.)

" Leaf stem deep purplish maroon, shading into green near the blade, and
with conspicuous band of bright green at base. Petiolar sinus grayish white
with network of purplish veins. Petiolar spot on blade indistinct or absent."
{R. A. Young.)

52333 and 52334.

From Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by
B. Harrison. Received January 7, 1921.

52333. Acacia sp. Mimosacese. Wattle.
"A creeping wattle, rooting at the joints, which should prove useful

as a sand binder. It grows to a height of about 3 or 4 feet on the
beach here." (Harrison.)

Received as Acacia procuinbens, for which a place of publication has
not been found.

52334. Lycopersicon esculenttjm Mill. Solanacese. Tomato.
"Harrison's Prolific. This tomato is a rapid grower and in our

district, which is subtropical, grew in 12 months to the height of 11
feet, attained a spread of 16 feet, and produced 100 dozen fair-sized
fruits. It commences to bear when only 9 to 12 inches in height and
branches profusely both close to the ground and along the stems. The
fruit is scarlet, very fine flavored, and about 4 or 5 inches in circum-
ference. The first plant attracted a great deal of attention from
residents for miles around, who declared they had never before seen
anything approaching it. The soil where the plant grew was well
drained and had been lightly burned over, which was probably the
cause of the vines thriving so well and escaping any disease." {Har-
rison. )

52335. Trifoliuim subterraneum L. Fabacese.

Subterranean clover.

From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Seeds purchased from F. H. Brun-
ning. Received January 10, 1921.
" One of the most nutritious plants known to agriculture, indigenous to Brit-
ain and found growing on dry, sandy, and gravelly soil. The stems grow over
each other to a depth of 6 or 7 inches, the lower ones being as healthy as those
above." (Brunning.)

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

.62336 and 52337.

From Cambridge, England. Seeds presented by F. G. Preston, Botanic
Garden. Received January 8. 1921.

52336. Berberis brevipaniculata C. Sclineid. Berberidaceae. Barberry.
A shrub from western China with tawny glabrous young branches,

later becoming furrowed and ash colored, and graceful golden yellow
spines. The oblong, entire, clustered leaves are 10 to 30 millimeters
long, shining above, distinctly glaucous, and with a bloom. The small
graceful flowers are in panicles which are sometimes 2.5 centimetei's
long. (Adapted from Bulletin de Vllerbier Boissicr, set: 2i, vol. S, p. 263.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 3S9S6.

52337. Clematis tangutica obtusiuscxjla Rehd. and Wils. Rauuucu-

lacese. Clematis.

A glaucous-green climbing shrub, native to central Asia, with leaves
3 to 5 inches long, consisting of lanceolate segments up to 2i inches long,
often lobed in one or both sides. The nodding solitai-y flowers are very
large, on erect peduncles that are 6 inches long and arched at the tip.
The oval-lanceolate, golden yellow sepals are 2 inches long with recurved
tips. (Adapted from Ctu-tis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 7710.)

'52338. HoLcus halepensis X sorghum. Poaceae. Sorghum.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
January 8, 1921.

"A perennial sorghum which appears to be interesting as a forage." (Trabut.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 395S8.

52339 to 52342.

From Paris. France. Seeds presented by M. Auguste Chevalier. Re-
ceived January 11, 1921. Quoted notes by M. Chevalier,

52339. AMYGDALtrs persica L. Amygdalacese. Peach.
{Prunus persica Stokes.)

"A wild peach growing at an altitude of 1,000 meters in the moun-
tains of Annam, French Indo-China."

52340. AMYonALUs persica L. Araygdalaceoe. Peach.
{rruntis persica Stokes.)

"A form improved under cultivation by the inhabitants of the moun-
tains of Annam, French Indo-China. Grows at altitudes of 1,000 meters."

52341. Maxus laosensis (Cardot) Cheval. Malaceie. Apple.
"A cider apple from Tranuinh, Laos, French Indo-China."

52342. Pybus pashia Buch.-Ham. Malaceoe. Pear.
A small tree common in Siinia. Burma, North China, and in the

temperate Himalayas at altitudes of 3,000 to 8,000 feet. The barren
branchlets usually end in a spine. The simple, ovate or ovate-lanceolate,
long-pointed leaves, 2 to 4 inches long, are tomentose when young,
ultimately glabrous. The white flowers tinged with pink, 1 inch in
diameter, are in simple corymbs of 10 or fewer. The yellowish brown
apple-shaped fruits, half an inch to an inch in diameter, are rough
with small white spots. (Adapted from Collett, Flora Sitnlensis, p. 169.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44052.

JANUAKY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 13

52343 to 52349.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by L. Kooh, chief, Plant Breed-
' ing Station for Annual Crops. Received January 12, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Koch.

52343 and 52344. Araciiis iiypogaea L. Fabacece. Peanut.

52343. " Katjany Tanoh Toehan, one of the best types of peanuts.
The seed pods are formed close together like those of Spanish
peanuts, which ripen here in about 80 days. This variety ripens in
about 100 days. When harvested, almost all the seed pods are
ripe, so that there is almost no loss from overripe or shriveled
seeds." (Koch.)

52344, " Katjang Tmioh Witte Bastaard No. 3. One of the types
ol)t;iiiied l»y ci-ossbrcofling white liyhrid No. .3. This variety
ripens in about 100 days ; the seed pods are formed close to-
gether like those of Spanish peanuts and ' small Japan nuts.'
When hai'vested almost all the seed pods ai'e ripe, so that there is
almost no loss from overripe or shriveled seeds." (Koch.)

52345 to 52349. Sot a max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean.

(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

52345, " Witte Kedelci No. 18, a variety imported from Formosa,
which is late ripening, having a growing period of about 120
days."

52346. " Zwarte Kcdelei No. 15. Selected Javanese variety which
has a growing period of 95 to 100 days."

52345. " White Kedelci No. 18, a variety imported from Formosa,
with a growing period of 95 to 100 days."

52348. " Zivarte Kedelci No. 17a. Imported from Formosa. This
variety has a growing period of 95 to 100 days." .

52349. " Ztcarie Kedelci No. 27. Probably a Chinese variety, which
has a growing period of 95 to 100 days, Peking ripens here in
about 75 days."

52350 and 52351. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese,

Sugar cane.

'From Fajardo, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by R, A, Vive, in charge,
Experimental Station, Received January 15, 1921.

52350, " Demerara //SS. A variety known to produce fertile seeds and
juice of high density ; the most tolerant to mosaic disease of any cane
that we have." (Vive.)

52351, "Demerara 109. A variety known to produce fertile seeds and
juices of high density. A very good germinator." (Vive.)

52352. Davidsonia pruriens F. Muell. Cunoniacese.

From Burringbar, New South AVales. Seeds presented by B. Harrison,
Received January 18, 1921.
"A palmlike tree with large long-lobed leaves at the top. The pear-shaped
purple plums are borne on the trunk and even on the roots of the tree if these
are exposed above the surface of the ground. The fruit juice makes a refresh-
ing beverage for summer time and could also be used for coloring liquids, etc."
(Harrison.)

23564—23 2

14 SEEDS AISTD PLANTS IMPOETED.

53353. Cassia eremophila A. Cuiin. CsesalpiniaceaB.

From New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by Hugh Dixson,
Abergeldie. Received January 18, 1921.

"A yellow-flowered shrub, 5 feet high, which remains a long time in flower.
The plant is native to the interior of New South Wales, so that it will stand
heat and also temperatures as low as 15° F. I have only one plant, but it is
so floriferous that I intend having more in the garden." {Dixson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44071.

52354 and 52355. Cortlus avellana L. Betulacese. Filbert.

From Loiret, France. Plants presented by M. Edmond Versin. Received
January 19, 1921.

52354. "Prdcoce de Fraiieiidorfy (Versin.)

52355. "Princesse royale." {Versin.)

52356. Trifolium glo]\ieratum L. Fabacese. Cluster clover.

From Adelaide, South Australia. Seeds presented by J. F, Bailey, Director
of Agriculture. Received January 19, 1921.

"Although this clover is to be found over considerable stretches of country
in this State, there is only one district where it is anything out of the ordinary
as a fodder plant, and this is a comparatively small strip of extremely fertile
volcanic land between Mount Gambler and Mount Schank. Here, in most sea-
sons, it covers much of the pasture land to the exclusion of most other plants,
and after being grazed for some months will make a dense mass 2 to 2i feet
high, which is cut for hay. Other than in this particular strip of country,
the clover is useful only because it grows fairly well in sour soils low in phos-
phate content, when these soils first come into cultivation and before the other
clovers have established themselves." ("IF. J. Safford, superintendent, Experi-
mental Work, Adelaide.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 9756.

52357. EcHiuM violaceum L. BoraginacesB.

From Cordoba, Cordoba Province, Argentina. Seeds presented by Dr. C. C.

Hosseus, Academia Nacional de Ciencias, through Prof. C. V. Piper,

Agrostologist in Charge, Office of Forage-Crop Investigations. Received

January 21, 1921.

"A desirable ornamental, known in Brazil as flor morado (purple flower),

and reported to be a valuable forage plant. It is native to the Mediterranean

region of Europe and Africa and apparently introduced into Brazil, Uruguay,

and Argentina. The plant is beautiful when in bloom." {Piper.)

52358 to 52361. Linum spp. Linacese. Flax.

From Glasnevin. Dublin, Ireland. Seeds presented by F. W, Moore,
director. Royal Botanic Garden. Received January 21, 1921.
52358. Linum alpinum L.

A herbaceous plant found in fields on the Alps and Jura Mountains,
with slender stems branching at the top and decorated with numerous
narrow leaves; the large lilac-blue flowers are in lax clusters at the
tips of the branches. It thrives in the sun and is much esteemed for
rock gardens; it flowers from June until the winter and requires no
care. (Adapted from Correvon et Robert, Flore Alpine, p. 295.)

JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1921. 1^

53358 to 52361— Continued.

52359. LiNUM GRANDiFLOKUM Desf.
Variety rubrum.

"An erect, branching plant, 25 inches high, native to Algeria. The
bluish green leaves are darker than those of Linum usitatissimum, and
the plant is also later and less determinate in its blooming period; the
flowers are much larger and of a deep-red color." (J. C. Brins-
made, jr.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No, 38972.

52360. Linum mtjelleri Moris.

A plant li feet high, with shrubby branching stem, found in hilly
grazing lands in Sardinia. The green glabrous leaves have revolute
margins; the lower are elliptic, the upper linear-lanceolate. The yellow
flowers are in lax terminal panicles. (Adapted from Moris, Flora
Sardoa, vol. 1, p. 358.)

52361. Linum usitatissimum L.

A form introduced for flax investigations.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50160.

52362. Crataegus azarolus L. Malacese. Hawthorn.

From Cefalu, Sicily, Italy. Seeds presented by Signor Salvatore Scalco,
through E. M. Byrnes, assistant in charge, Experimental Gardens and
Grounds, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
Received January 24, 1921.

Among the species of Crataegus one of the most important is C. azarolus,
with its numerous varieties and races. This is a shrub of the calcareous
hills and grows only on very dry lands. If undisturbed, it grows as high as
13 to 16 feet, but its branches are generally hacked off for fuel by Arab women
or mutilated by heavy stones throv^m by the boys to shake down the fruit.
Some varieties of C. azarolus have fruits as large as a large cherry, with a
very agreeable acid taste. Although they are sold on the markets of the Orient,
they would not be marketable in Europe or America because of the large
stones; but specimens are often found which are nearly stoneless, and it is
possible that this character could be fixed by selection. For 15 years or more
the writer has used C. azarolus as a stock for pears with excellent results.
Top grafted at 2 to 3 feet above the ground, it develops into a very beautiful,
productive, and long-lived dwarf tree, provided the grafting is done with a
very early variety. This shrub occurs in extremely hot, dry places, and must
therefore complete the greater part of its development early in the season.
Its roots therefore are unable to furnish the amount of sap necessary to de-
velop pears in August. If, however, it is grafted with a pear which fruits in
May or June, when the roots of the Crataegus are in their period of greatest
activity, the best results are obtained. The writer speaks only of pears because
he has experimented with them, but he sees no reason a priori why these
stocks should not do as well for apples, which he has not as yet tried. (Adapted
from Aarofisohn, Agricultural and Botanieal Explorations in Palestine, Bureau
of Plant Industry Bulletin No. 180, pp. 15~1G.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Nos. 48516 and 48517.

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

.52363. DoLiCHOS lablab L. Fabacese. Bonavist bean.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived February 4, 1921.

Lahlah stringless. A tall twining plant, often reaching a height of 15 feet,
with bunches of short, broad, yellowish white pods. The very numerous
slightly downy pods contain brown seeds, half an inch broad and one-third of
an inch thick, provided with a curious white aril or keel along one of the
edges. (Adapted from Vilmorin-Andrieux cG Co., General Wholesale Seed List,
1920, p. 28.)

52364 to 52366. Lixum spp. Linaceae. Flax.

From Amsterdam, Netherlands. Seeds presented by the director, Jardin Bo-
tanique de I'Universitg d'Amsterdam. Received January 25, 1921.

52364. LiNUM MONOGYNUM Forst. f.

1920 harvest.

A very desirable species native to New Zealand, which blossoms in the
greenhouse in May and June and has a succession of large white flowers
for a great length of time. The plant is 1* feet high, with erect glaucous
stems much branched at the top in a corymbose manner. The sepal
margins are white and diaphanous; the handsome petals are broadly
ovate-obtuse. ^Adapted from Cnrtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 351Ji.)
52365 and 52366. LiNUM tjsitatissimum L.

52365. A form introduced for experimental purposes ; harvested
in 1919.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52.361.

52366. Introduced for experimental purposes ; from the 1920 crop.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52361.

52367. Kexneuia eubicunda (Schneev.) Vent. Fabaceee.

From San Francisco, Calif. Seeds presented by Miss Alice Eastwood.
Received January 25, 1921.

A tender, hairy twiner, native to Trinidad. The dark-purple flowers, with
oblong, revolute standard and linear-oblong wings and keel, are borne in silky
racemes shorter than the three-parted leaves. (Adapted from Edwards's Bo-
tanical Register, pi. 1101.)

For pi-evious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49487.

52368. PopuLus euphratica Oliver. Salicacese. Poplar.

From Algiers, Algeria. Cuttings presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
January 26, 1921.

This Algerian tree attains a height of 50 feet. The wood is harder than
that of most other poplars. It is used for planking and boat building, also for
beams, rafters, boxes, paneling, and turnery. On account of its lightness the
wood is frequently used for rafts. Cattle browse on the leaves. (Adapted from
Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 'ill.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30054.

52369 to 52374. Lixmi spp. Linaceae. Flax.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds presented by Dr. Isaac Bayley Balfour,
director, Royal Botanic Garden. Received January 26, 1921. Quoted
notes by J. C. Brinsmade, jr.. Office of Cereal Investigations, Bureau
of Plant Industry.

JAlsTUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1921. 17

52369 to 52374— Continued.

52369. LiNUM FLAVUM L.

"A perennial branching plant native to Europe, 5 to 10 inches high,
with large j'ellow flowers."

52370. LiNUM GBANDIFLOBUM Desf.

Yaiiety rulynnn. Introduced for flax investigations.
For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 52359.

52371. LiNUM MONOGYNUM Forst- f.

A form introduced for experimental purposes.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52364.

52372. LiNUM PERENNK L.

"Variety sibiricum.

"An erect, branching compact plant, 6 to 12 inches high, with blue-
green leaves and purple flowers. Native to Europe."

This species is much esteemed for rocli gardens. It flourishes in the
sun and flowers from June until the winter without requiring any care.
(Adapted from Correvon et Robert, Flore Alpine, p. 295.)

52373. LiNUM TENUirOLIUM L.

This plant differs from Linum alpinum in its shorter, more slender
stems, its longer, narrower leaves rough at the edges, and in its rose-
lilac fugacious coroUa. It grows on the warm sunny slopes of the
lower regions of the Alps and Jura Mountains. It is cultivated for rock
gardens, requires no care, and flowers from June to winter. (Adapted
from Correvon et Robert, Flore Alpine, p. 295.)

52374. Linum usitatissimum L.

Introduced for the Office of Cereal Investigations.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52365.

52375 and 52376.

From Cambridge, England. Seeds presented by J. Burtt Davy. Received
February 2, 1921.

52375. Annona cheeimola Mill. Annonacese. Cherimoya.

" Seeds of a custard-apple from Madeira ; I do not know that it Is
better than any others, but it might be of use to anyone working on this
fruit." (Davy.)

52376. ViKGiLiA CAPENsis (L.) Lam. Fabaceae.

"A very ornamental strain of the keurhoom from South Africa,
which may prove useful in Hawaii and ornamental in Florida and
southern California as a flowering tree." (Davy.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48188.

52377. DiosPYROs ebenaster Ketz. Diospyraceae. Black sapote.

From Honolulu, Hawaii, Seeds presented by Gerrit P. Wilder. Received
February 4, 1921.
One of the most popular fruits of Mexico, where it is grown at altitudes up
to 6,000 feet. In favorable situations the tree reaches a height of 60 feet. The
bright-green, shining elliptic leaves are 4 to 8 inches long. The oblate, olive-
green thin-skinned fruit is 2 to 5 inches in diameter. The soft, unctuous, dark
chocolate-brown pulp is of sweet flavor somewhat similar to that of the kaki, but

18 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPOETED.

scarcely so pleasant. This fruit is eaten fresh but is more highly esteemed by
Europeans when the pulp is beaten with a small quantity of orange or lemon
juice and served as a dessert. It should be chilled thoroughly before being
served. (Adapted from Popenoe, Manual of Tropical and Suttropical Fruits, p.
370.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 494S0.

52378. JuNiPERus THURiFERA L. Pinaceae. Jumper.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received Feb-
ruary 4, 1921.

"Found at Awies, at an altitude of 1,800 meters." (Trabut.)

A tree 5 to 10 meters high, with a thick trunk and a rounded or flattened

crown. The light-brown or bluish pruinose fruits are erect or horizontal.

Native to Spain. (Adapted from Ldzaro, Compeiidio de la Flora Espanola, vol.

1, p. 5H.)

52379. Stachys sieboldi Miquel. Menthacese.

From Paris, France. Tubers purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received February 5, 1921.

A perennial, growing 10 to 18 inches tall, with creeping rootstocks. It is cul-
tivated for its 2 to 3 inch slender nodose white tubers. These tubers soon
shrivel when exposed to the air and should be lifted only when wanted. They
are eaten cooked in different ways or as a salad. (Adapted from Vilmorin-
Andrieux d Co., General Wholesale Seed List, p. 53.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50541.

52380 to 52382. Linum spp. Linacese. Flax.

From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds presented by Dr. Robert E. Fries, director,
Hortus Botanicus Bergianus. Received February 8, 1921.

52380. Linum austkiacum L.

A perennial herb found in Vizcaya and Catalonia, Spain, with an almost
woody root, linear-lanceolate leaves, and nearly corymbose racemes. The
violet-red or light-blue petals are ovate-rounded. (Adapted from Ldzaro,
Compendia de la Flora Espaiiola, vol. 2, p. 206.)

52381. Linum flavum L.

This form was introduced for experimental purposes.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No, 52369.

52382. Linum usitatissimum L.
Introduced for experimental purposes.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52374.

52383. MiscANTHUS condensatus Hack. Poaceae. Plume-grass.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds presented by S. lida, manager, Yoko-
hama Nursery Co. Received February 9, 1921.
"A grass native to Hachijo Island (also at the latitude of Tokyo) of an ever-
green and tender nature, and with a wider blade and thicker stalk than is
found in our common Miscanthus. It is extensively cultivated as fodder ; cattle
like it better than cornstalks. The excellent quality of the milk products of the
island is said to be due to this grass." {lida.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 19

52384 to 52386.

From Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1921.

52384. GossYPiuM arcoeeum L. Malvaceae. Tree cotton.
"At Wat Lum, Siam, along the Menam River, I found an interesting

cotton plant 10 to 12 feet high, worthy of cultivation on account of its
beautiful red flowers. There were very few seeds, but I am sending
some." (Rock.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34184.

52385. SoLANUM MAMMOSUM L. Solanaccae.

" From Champorn, Lower Siam. An ornamental plant with peculiar
fruits having fingerlike protuberances at the stem end." {Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48145.

52386. Thespesia lamps (Cav.) Dalz. and Gibs.

" An ornamental shrub 5 to 8 feet in height, with large yellow flowers.
It is common in the forests of northern Siam." (Rock.)

A small bush common in the tropical jungles of India, Burma, and
Ceylon, from Kumaon eastward, ascending to 3,000 feet in Nepal. The
young twigs yield a good fiber. The root and fruit are used medicinally.
The tough pliant wood is much used in certain parts of Bombay Province
for making drums. (Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic
Plants of India, vol. 6, pt. 4> P- 45.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 26166.

52387 to 52391.

From Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock,

52387. Castanea diveesifolia Kurz. Fagacese.

" (No. 81. From Bangkok, Siam.) Mighty trees with wonderful
crowns, straight trunks, and fine wood. The nuts are quite sweet and
very tasty when roasted. The trees are prolific bearers, and seeds are
plentiful just now."

52388 and 52389. Citeus geandis (L.) Osbeck. Rutaceje. Pummelo.
(C decumana Murr.)
52388. "(From Nakon Chaisri, Siam.) Nakon Chaisri pummelo,
grown in Nakon Chaisri, and presented by Dr. Yai, Minister of
Agriculture, who has a garden up the Menam River 8 miles from
Bangkok. There are three distinct seasonal crops, and I was told
that the crop borne during the rainy season usually produced
seeds, while in the other seasons the fruits are seedless. Dr. W. A.
Graham, agricultural adviser, says that the formation of seeds is
due to pollination by a fly, which is apparently absent at other

seasons.

" Doctor Yai, who is an expert on pummelos, etc., says that when
plants of this pummelo are brought to and planted in Bangkok,
they change their character entirely and l^ecome quite a different
thing ; that the trees, in fact, bear fruits identical with a pummelo
long cultivated in Bangkok and known as Ban Kun Non. Doctor
Yai thinks that the Nakon Chaitsri pummelo originated from this

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52387 to 53391— Continued.

Ban Eun Kon and that when brought to Bangkok from Nakon
Chaisri, only an hour or so distant by rail, it reverts to the Ban
Eun Non. The Nakon Clmisri pummelo can not be shipped for
various reasons ; the main one is that it loses its aroma.

"The citrus fruits differ considerably here; for example, all
citrus fruits grown south of Bangkok and also nearer the sea are
fgr superior to those north of Bangkok. A matter of 8 miles or so
makes a great difference. Those grown south of Bangkok are irri-
gated or inundated by very salty water, as the tide carries the salty
ocean water up the Menam River and into the Klongs. When
planting the Nakon Cliaisri pummelo elsewhere the natives always
add salt to the soil.

" North of Bangkok the river water is quite sweet. I tasted
mandarins, choice fruits gro^^^l south of Bangkok, and fruits from
stock which was derived from the southern garden but grown
north of Bangkok, and the difference was tremendous. Those
grown south of Bangkok sell for 6 ticals per hundred, and those
grown north of Bangkok, although larger, sell for 3 ticals per
hundred because the aroma is not comparable."
52389. "(From Bangkok, Siam.) Thong Dee pummelo. Seed pre-
sented by Doctor Yai, Minister of Agriculture. Doctor Yai con-
siders this the best pummelo of Siam ; it is a little acid and so is
better liked than the Nakon Chaisri, which is very sweet; it is a
splendid shipper and has quite the' aroma of the Nakon Chaisri.
The Thong Dee pummelo does not lose its flavor when planted
elsewhere ; it produces seeds and is also seedless at times."

52390. Pteeocakpus macrocaepus Kurz. Fabacese.

" From Korat, Siam. The mai padou, one of the finest timber trees of
Morat. It grows to a height of 150 feet with a girth of 10 feet at 4 feet
above the ground. All the wood, or nearly all, is bought by Japan ; it is
verj hard and splendidly adapted for furniture and also for construction
work."

52391. QuERcus TKUNCATA King. Fagacese. Oak.
•'(No. 75. From Bangkok, Siam.) A valuable oak which grows on dry,

shady, or gravelly slopes, at an altitude of 2,400 to 5,000 feet, and I
should think that it would thrive in California and also in Florida. The
acorns are very sweet and are eaten roasted. I have eaten many of
them myself and they are rather good. The tree is a prolific bearer and
seeds are plentiful just now."

52392. Malus syl\'estris Mill. Malacese. Apple.

(Pynis malus L.)

From Kona, Hawaii. Scions presented by J. E. Gamalielson, weather
observer, through Prof. W. H. Sherzer, Michigan State Normal College,
Ypsilanli, Mich. Received March 29, 1921.

"A sport found by Mr. Gamalielson, about 15 years ago, growing on a fallen
ttee-fern log. He recognized the growing sprouts as being those of the apple,
and he brought one to his home. It grew there for some time and bore fruit.
From the original tree he transferred a sprout to his present home, and it has

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 21

been bearing ever since, some years so prolifically that the branches had to be
propped to keep them from breaking off. The apple produced is a moderately
go(td one and entirely ■s^-itliout seeds. Apples do not grow very favorably in that
climate. The elevation at Kona, Hawaii, is 500 feet; the precipitation about
127 inches, temperature averaging approximately 70° F." (Williain A. Taylor.)

52393 to 52397. Quercus spp. Fagaceae. Oak.

From Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.
" From Bangkok, Siam. Valuable oaks which grow on dry, shady, or gravelly
slopes, at altitudes of 2,400 to 5,000 feet, and I should think that they would
thrive in California and also in Florida. The acorns are very sweet and are
eaten roasted. I have eaten many of them myself, and they are rather good.
The trees are prolific bearers, and seeds are plentiful just now."
52393 and 52394. Quekcus lindleyana Wall.

52393. "No. 77a." 52394. " No. 77b."

52395. Quercus polystachya Wall.
" No. 78."

52396. Quekcus sootepensis Craib.
" No. 82."

52397. Quekcus thomsoni Miquel.
" No. 89."

52398. Euphorbia sp. Euphorbiacese.

From Meping River bluff, Fa Man, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received February 1, 1921.
" Mai khai. A valuable shrub for use for binding sand on steep banks. It
is exceedingly strong." (Rock.)

52399 to 52421.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. Harold L. Lyon, in
charge, department of botany and forestry, experiment station of the
Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association. Received January 31, 1921.
Quoted notes by Dr. Lyon.

52399. Canakium kufum A. W. Benn. BalsameacejB.
"Forwarded by the director of the Botanic Garden, Singapore."

A medium-sized tree with oblong coriaceous piunre 1 to 2 feet long.
The flowers are fascicled on a terminal panicle. The drupes are 2 inches
long. Native to Malakka. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British
India, vol. 1, p. 533.)

52400. Canavali obtusieolium (Lam.) DC. Fabace£e.
" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."

A glabrous perennial creeper, widely distributed as a strand plant on
tropical shores, with pinnately trifoliate leaves and few-seeded pods.
According to Maiden, the brown oblong seeds are cooked and eaten by
the Australian natives. The plant is useful as a binder of loose sand.
(Adapted from Contributions from the United States Natioml Herbarium,
vol. 9, p. 211.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48600.

22 SEEDS AI^D PLANTS IMPORTED.

5S399 to 52421— Continued.

52401. Cassia gbandis L. f. Csesalpiniaceae.

" Forwarded by director of the Botanic Garden, Singapore." .

A tree of medium size, native to the West Indies and Guiana, with a
fairly stout stem ; it branches irregularly and has a moderate spread.
The large pinnate leaves are dark green. The pretty pink flowers are
borne on innumerable short racemes along the bare branches, never or
rarely among the foliage. The large, rough, hardwood pods, 16 to 18
inches long and 1^ inches wide, almost round, are borne in great num-
bers; the numerous brown flattish, oblong seeds, rather small for the
size of the pod, are each in a separate compartment wrapped in a
thick gluelike substance. The beans are nondehiscent. Creoles are
very fond of eating the substance in which the seeds are inclosed,
although it has a very pungent odor. (Adapted from Journal of the
Board of Agriculture of British Guiana, vol. 12, p. 4)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46140.

52402. Cycas sp. CycadaceJB.

"A cycad which grows here in dense groves ; it is from 5 to 25 feet
in height and resembles Cycas revoluta."

52403. Elaeocabpus sp. Elseocarpaceae.
"A fine tree with large glossy leaves."

52404 to 52410. Ficus spp. Moraceae. Tig,

52404. Ficus sp.

" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."
"A tree 20 to 40 feet tall." (Pemherton.)

52405. Ficus sp.

" Collected near Cairns, North Queensland, by J. A. Kusche."
" The only fig tree seen here, found growing in a salt-water
slough near Cairns. The tree is about 100 feet tall, with no aerial
roots, with compact dense foliage, and with a spread of about 100
to 150 feet. The dark-red fruit is the size of a walnut." (Kusche.)

52406. Ficus sp.

" Collected near Cairns, North Queensland, by J. A. Kusche."

"A large clean tree with fruit of a fine delicately sweet flavor
and the size of a black Smyrna fig, only more rounded and dark
crimson when ripe." (Kusche.)

52407. Ficus sp.

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
"A large spreading tree." (Kiische.)

52408. Ficus sp.

•' Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
" One of the largest figs on the island ; the fruit is orange-yellow."
(Kusche.)

52409. Ficus sp.

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
"Small-leaved fig; a large spreading tree." (Kusche.)

52410. Ficus sp.

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
"A very larre tree, white fruited." (Kusche.)

JAiSrUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 23

52399 to 52421— Continued.

52411. Flacouetia indica (Burm. f.) Merr. Flacourtiaceoe.

(F.. ramontclii L'H^rit.) Ramontchi.

" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."

"An introduced tree 30 feet tall, called ' Indian cherry,' a good orna-
mental with rich dark foliage." (Peviberton.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28289.

52412. Maximilianea vitifolia (Willd.) Krug and Urb. Cochlosper-
{Cochlospermum hihiscoides Kunth.) [macese.

" OoUected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."

"A tree from 10 to 50 feet tall with leaves like those of the maple;

very showy when in bloom, with clusters of deep-yellow flowers the size

of a dollar." {Kusche.)

52413. MiMusoPS sp. Sapotaceae.

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
"Native plum. The fruit is eaten by the natives." (Kusche.)

52414. MucuNA sp. Fabacese.

" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."

52415. Pakinari sp. Rosacese.

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
" One of the finest and largest trees on the island, 25 to 150 feet high,
with very hard wood, and a spread of 150 to 200 feet. It grows every-
where on seashore and mountains. The tree is clean; no insects were
noted." (Kusche.)

52416. Stebculia sp. Sterculiacese.

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."

52417. ZiziPHus MAUBiTiANA Lam. Rhamnacese. Bor.
" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."

"A small tree 15 feet in height, with an edible, apple-flavored yellowish
green fruit 1 inch in diameter. Said to be from India." (Peinherton.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45625.

52418. (Undetermined.)

" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."

"A tree 30 feet tall, native forest ' Lami.' " (Pemberton.)

52419. (Undetermined.)

" Collected in Fiji by C. E. Pemberton."
"A shrub." (Pemierton.)

52420. (Undetermined.)

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
"A nice spreading small tree in the jungle, with long, dark, glossy
leaves and hard wood." (Kusche.)

52421. (Undetermined.)

" Collected on Prince of Wales Island by J. A. Kusche."
"A small tree growing near the beach." (Kusche.)

24 SEEDS A^iTD PLANTS IMPORTED.

52422 to 52424. Datura metel L. Solanaceae. Datura.

From Goa, Portuguese India. Seeds presented by P. Correia Affonso. Re-
ceived January 21, 1921.

52422. "A plant which has been used for centuries by the Hindus, Per-
sians, Arabs, and other oriental peoples as a narcotic. In India,
Datura doctors dispensed these seeds which are often used by thugs
and other criminals to render their victims unconscious, dispensing it
clandestinely with food or drink. Goa may be regarded as the type
locality of this species. At least three different forms occur, chiefly
distinguished from one another by the color of the stems and flowers,
and also by the presence or absence of prickles on the capsules. All
normal forms are characterized by 5-toothed trumpet-shaped corollas
and globose, tuberculate, or spiny capsules which differ from those
of our common Datura stramonium in being borne on inclined or nod-
ding, instead of erect, peduncles and in not being regularly dehiscent."
iW. E. Satford.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43774.

52423. This may possibly be a different color from S. P. I. No. 52422.

52424. Possibly a different form from the foregoing.

52425 and 52426. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

{Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Johannesburg, Transvaal. Seeds presented by the Agricultural Sup-
ply Association. Numbered January, 1921. Quoted notes by H. N. Vinall.

" The results of tests at Chillicothe, Tex., in 1921, indicated that these two lots
were not equal either in yield or quality to the regular strains of Blackhull
kafir. As forage they would be classed as medium, and the seed yield was
about average. The plants grew to a height of 5^ feet, a little taller than our
ordinary Blackhull kafir."

52425. "The plants o* this lot had 13 leaves, being therefore slightly
better than the No. 52426 for forage."

52426. " The plants of this lot had 11 leaves."

52427 to 52431. Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae.

Sugar cane.

From Florida. Seeds presented through Dr. E. W. Brandes, Pathologist,
Office of Sugar-Plant Investigations, United Slates Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. C. Received January 29, 1921.

52427. Christal, from J. AV. Ives, Kreamer Island, Fla. For experi-
mental purposes.

52428. D-74, from J. A. McGee, Ritta Island, Fla. For experimental
purposes.

"A sugar cane of medium size, early maturing, imported from Dem-
erara by the Louisiana Sugar-Experiment Station, and now one of
the most popular varieties in Louisiana for sugar manufacture." (P. A.
Yoder.)

52429. D-74, from A. H. Price, South Bay, Fla. For experimental pur-
poses.

52430. D-74, from H. A. Braddock, Tory Island, Fla. For experimental
purposes.

JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1921. 25

52427 to 52431— Continued.

52431. Florida Green, from AV. B. Cross, Kreamer Island, Fla. In-
troduced for experimental purposes.

" Presumably a medium-sized soft green cane identical with Otaheite
of Cuba and Bonrlion of the British West Indies. Variety low In
fiber and highly susceptible to most sugar-cane diseases. Liked for
a chewing cune but not well adapted for sirup or sugar because of
the lack of disease resistance and poor ratooning qualities." (P. A.
Toder.)

52432 to 52435. Saccharum ornciNARUM L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From Rio Piedras, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by F. S. Earle, Insular Ex-
periment Station. Received January 15, 1921.

52432. " ])-100. "A dark-red cane, originated in Demerara by Doctor
Harrison, fairly resistant to root disease and a fairly good ratooner.
Its dark color might make it undesirable for sirup-making. When
allowed sufficient time to mature, the cane tests well for sucrose and
purity." {H. B. Cowgill.)

"A very good germinator." {R. A. Vive.)

52433. " Eavangire (Uba). A slender fibrous variety of the northern
India (Japanese) type, very prolific and resistant to most diseases.
Imnmne to mosaic disease. Similar to or identical with Uba." {P. A.
Yoder.)

52434. "P. R. 260. An erect-growing, green to yellowish green cane,
having long stalks of good girth, which gave excellent tonnage in
gran culUira (long period of growth — 18 months in Porto Rico) and
also made an exceptionally fine appearance at Central Guanica, where
it was sent for trial. The tonnage obtained from gran cultura was
excellent. It has ratooned only fairly well and will probably be
more suitable for the south coast, where ratooning is little practiced."
(H. B. Cowgill.)

52435. " P. R. 292. A tall erect-growing cane, of reddish green color,
which gave an excellent yield as gran cultura, and a juice of good su-
crose and purity. The stalks were long and of good girth. It stooled
well and was vigorous and healthy. It also made a good growth as
ratoon cane." (Annual Report of the Porto Rico Insidar Experiment
Station, 1917-1918, p. 91.)

62436 to 52448.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received January 14,
1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

52436. Castanea diveksifolia Kurz. Fagaceae.
"(No. 81. Chiengmai, Siam.)"

A moderate-sized evergreen tree found in Nepal, eastern Bengal,
Assam, and Chittagoug up to an altitude of 5,000 feet. The fruit is
eaten and much resembles the filbert in shape and flavor but has a
thinner shell. The gray hardwood splits well and is largely used for
shingles in Darjiling. It coppices freely and is often pollarded and the
branches burned for fertilizer. (Adapted from 'Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India, vol. 2, p. 228.)

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52436 to 52448— Continued.

52437. ELAEOCARPrs siAMENsis Craib. Elseocarpaceae.

"(No. SO. Cliiengmai. Siam.) A fine ornamental foliage tree, pro-
ducing seeds in great abundance. The seeds are used as a narcotic by
the Lao. The tree will grow well in Florida."

A tree about 9 meters high, with densely puberulent young branches
and reddish bark. The lanceolate papery leaves are 7 to 14 centimeters
long and 2.6 to 6 centimeters wide. The white flowers are in racemes
and have the petals, 5 millimeters long and 4 millimeters wide, fringed
almost to the middle. The tree is found in an evergreen jungle on Dai
Sutep at Chiengmai at an altitude of 660 meters. Lao name, Mai J/oo?i.
(Adapted from Keic Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, 1911, p. 23.)

52438. GossYPruM: sp. Malvaceffi. Cotton.
"A cotton with a large lint of khaki color. It grows four days'

journey from Chiengmai. This cotton grows wild in the mountains and
is now being cultivated in some villages owing to the demand for khaki
cotton cloth. It is woven in a village called Lampoon. Many a soldier's
uniform is made from this cotton. I have seen Siamese or Lao officials
in brown-cotton uniforms."

52439. Obyza sativa L. Poaceje. Rice.
"(No. 94. Chiengmai. Siam.) Black rice, much liked as a breakfast

food by the Europeans in Chiengmai. When boiled it is deep purple
and has a very fine nutty flavor, quite unlike that of the ordinary rice.
It is cultivated exactly like the other rice. The leaves, stalks, etc., are
all black, and a field of black rice stands out plainly among the ordinary
rice fields. I think that it can be developed as a breakfast food in the
States."

52440 to 52448. Qtjebcl's spp. Fagacefe. Oak.

52440 and 52441. Ql^ercus junghuhnii Miquel.

52440. "(No. 88. Chiengmai, Siam.) An oak with edible
acorns greatly liked by the Lao people."

52441. "(No. 90. Chiengmai, Siam.) A variety of No. 88
[S. P. I. No. 52440]."

52442. QuLucrs sp.

"(No. 77. Chiengmai, Siam.)"

52443. QuKKCus polystachya Wall.
"(No. 78. Chiengmai. Siam.)"

52444. QrEBcrs fenestrata Roxb.
"(No. 79. Chiengmai, Siam.)"

52445 and 52446. Quercus thomsoni Miquel.

52445. "(No. 86. Chiengmai, Siam.)"

52446. "(No. 89. Chiengmai. Siam.)"

52447. (iuERcrs kerrii Craib.
"(No. 91. Chiengmai. Siam.)"

52448. QuERcrs sp.

"(No. 92. Chiengmai, Siam.)"

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 27

52449. Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. Euphorbiacege.

(A. triioia Forst.) Lumbang.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Seeds presented by D. W. May, in charge,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received February 10, 1921.

" Individuals here eat these nuts to some extent, but occasionally they are
made quite ill from them, owing to the stage of ripeness of the nut or to
some peculiar characteristic of the person that eats them. If they are eaten
unripe, they act as a strong purgative; if fully mature and roasted, they are
doubtless, in most cases, harmless. From the general experience in Porto
Rico, however, I would advise eating them, if at aU, w'ith caution." (May.)

" Lumbang, or candlenut, oil is Tised in soap making, and in the Philippine
Islands the press cake is highly prized as a fertilizer." {R. A. Young.)

52450. Telfairia pedata (J. E. Smith) Hook. Ciiciirbitacese.

From Nairobi, Kenia, British East Africa. Seeds presented by S. W.
Eells, American consul, through Dr. H. L. Shantz, Physiologist in Charge
of Plant Physiological and Fermentation Investigations, Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received January 13, 1921.

"A perennial climber, indigenous to eastern Africa, Zanzibar, and Pemba,
which grows very luxuriantly and prolifically in this colony. The kernels of
the seeds are used by the natives, both as a foodstuff and as a source of edible
oil.

" The following analysis showing the percentage of the constituents of the
seeds has been published by Gilbert (see Sadebeck, Die Kultnrgewachse der
Deutschen Kolonien und Ihre Erzeugnisse, Jena, 1899, p. 245) : Moisture, 6.45;
ash, 2.04; oil, 36.02; protein, 19.63; woody fiber, 7.30; nitrogen-free extractive
matter, 28.45.

" These seeds are flat, irregularly circular in shape, and about 1\ to 1*
inches in diameter. The single seeds average 4.9 grams in weight.

" The Imperial Institute reported as follows :

" ' The seeds consist approximately of fibrous husk 11 per cent, shell 38
per cent, and kernel 51 per cent.'

"A previous investigator has recorded 7, 33, and 60 per cent of fibrous husk,
shell, and kernel, respectively. The kernel yields 56.9 per cent of slightly-
reddish brown oil.

"The oil from seeds from Zanzibar gave the following analysis: Specific
gravity at 15° C, 0.919; acid value, 2.6; saponification, 196; iodin value, 89.

'• This is a nondrying oil and has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste. It would
be suitable for soap manufacture, and also as an edible oil. The seed is used
by Europeans in this colony both as a nut and as a flavoring for cakes.

" The reason that these seeds are not more used is due to the hardness of
the shell and the difficulty of removing it, as well as to the intensely bitter,
green skin which separates the kernel from the shell. If a method could be
found of removing the tough fibrous husks and this bitter skin, it would appear
that the seed would be of considerable commercial value, both for its edible
oil and for the manufacture of soap, as well as for the resultant oil cake
which would probably make a good cattle feed. It would be impossible, however,
to use the cake after pressing the unhusked seeds on account of the skin men-
tioned above.

"A German syndicate of soap and candle manufacturers at Mannheim has
investigated the possibilities of these seeds, but express the opinion that it
would be inadvisable to place consignments of the seeds on the European market
until a machine had been invented for rapidly and cheaply shelling them.

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

" These seeds grow very rapidly in any place which is not touched by frost.
The pod containing the seeds is about a foot in diameter when ripe. The vine
climbs over neighboring trees and requires no care." (Eells.)

6S451 to 52460.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived February 21, 1921.

52451 and 52452. Caeagana spp. FabacejB.

52451. Cabagana abbobescexs Lam. Siberian pea tree.

Variety sophoraefolia. A form of Caragana arhoresceiis with
extremely small leaflets. (Adapted from Schneider, lUuslriertes
Handbiich der Lauhholzkunde, vol. 2, p. 95.)

52452. Caeagana boist C. Schneid.

A vigorous species distinguished by its strong spines, the stipules
lignified from the base of the raohis, and by its beautiful thick gla-
brous foliage which is notably persistent. (Adapted from Vilmorin
and Bois, Fruticetum Vilmorianum,, Catalogue 1, p. -57.)
52453 and 52454. Beebebis spp. Berberidacese. Barberry.

52453. Beebebis bbachtpoda Maxim.

A bush from western China 4 to 7 feet high, with 3-parted spines,
o^■al serrate leaves, yellow flowers in long slender panicles, and
scarlet fruits which are up to half an inch in diameter. In its
notice counti'y this barberry grows at altitudes of 5,200 to 11,7(X)
feet. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantue Wilsoninnne, vol. 1, p. 315,
and Schneider, Illustriertes Uandbuch der Lauhholzkunde, vol.
2, p. 922. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43818.

52454. Beebebis aggregata C. Schneid.

A shrub from thickets in the Min Valley, western Szechwan. at
altitudes of 4.26.5 to 7.546 feet. It reaches a height of 5 feet and
has yellowish brown spines in clusters of three. The oval-oblong
leaves are rather small, with a few distant serrations. The yellow
flowers, about one-fourth of an inch wide and almost sessile, are
in dense racemes; the fruits are salmon red. (Adapted from Bul-
letin VHerbier Boissier, 2d ser., vol. S, p. 203, and from Sargent,
Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 375.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43817.
52455. Deutzia sp. Hydrangeacese.

Apparently a new species of Deutzia.
52456 and 52457. Phit,adelphus spp. Hydrangeacese.

52456. Philadelphus gbandiflobus Willd. Common mock orange.

A scentless species (though not entirely inodorous) far superior
in its display of flowers to any of the fragrant sorts. It makes
strong growth up to 10 feet or more in height. When pruned after
flowering it makes straight, long shoots of 5 feet or more, which
are covered v.ith lovely white flowers along their whole length in
the flowering season. The long branches are of great beauty and
are in demand for cut-flower decorating, as well as for lawn dis-
play. This is a southern species, growing from Virginia southward,
but it is quite hardy in the Middle States, and its merit as a hand-

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 29

52451 to 52460— Continued.

some, tall-growing shrub causes it to be extensively used for shrub-
bery plantings. (Adapted from The Florists' Exchan^ge, vol. 38,
p. 15.)

52457. Philadelphus serxcanthus Kuehne. Chinese mock orange.
A bush 3 meters high, with inflorescences of 7 to 11 white flowers,
native to thickets at altitudes of 1,300 meters in western Szechwan.
The bark of 2-yeai--old twigs is nut brown or gray. The leaf blades
are narrowly lanceolate, long-attenuate, with 3 to 8 or more small
teeth or occasionally entire. sm#oth on both sides or with appressed
hairs, or the underside densely white hairy on the veins. (Adapted
from Sargent, Plantae Wilson4(riiae, vol. 1, p. lJi5, and from Garten-
flora, vol. .'/o, p. 561.)

52458. Rosa beggeriana Schrenk. Rosacete. Rose.
A bush 1 to 2i meters tall with evenly prickly, pinnate leaves, the

leaflets usually 7 to 9, elUptic to oblong, smooth and deep green above,
generally thickly hairy and bluish green below. The inflorescences are
1 to nearly 50 flowered and the flowers white, cream, or more rarely
red. The fruits are very dark red. (Adapted from Schneider, Illus-
triertes Handbuch der LaubJwlzkunde, vol. 2, p. 512.)

52459. Spiraea myktilloides Rehder. Rosacese. Spirea.
A graceful shrub 2 to 3 meters high and excessively spreading.

The young branches are chestnut or fuscous brown and glabrous. The
numerous short spurs, densely covered with the i>ersistent fulvously
pubescent bud scales and bases of the petioles, give to the 2 and 3 year old
branches a peculiar appearance. The somewhat papery oval leaves are
entire, cuneate at the base, glabrous and obscurely bluish green above, paler
and laxly pilose beneath. The umbellate, hemispherical racemes are
densely many flowered and are borne at the tips of short, few-leaved
branches. The white flowers, 5 to 6 millimeters in diameter, are on
graceful pedicels 3 to 6 meters long. Native to upland thickets at altitudes
of 3,000 to 4,CKX) millimeters in western Szechwan. (Adapted from Sar-
gent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. MO.)

52460. Rhododendron chartophyllum Franch. Ericaceae.

An evergreen bushy species with white to lavender glabrous flowers,
3 to 4 centimeters long, broadly funnel formed and five lobed, on
elongated flowering branches. The oblong or narrowly lanceolate leaves
are rigidly coriaceous, glaucous above and sparsely scaly below. Native
to Yunnan and extending from western Szech'.van to Tatsienlur (Soulie).
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. IS, p. 804, and from Morot, Journal de
Botanique, vol. 9, p. 398.)

52461 to 52464. Pyrus spp. Malacese. Pear.

From Arlington Farm, Va. Seedlings of Asiatic hybrid pears. Numbered
March, 1921. Quoted notes by J. Marion ShuU, botanical artist, Oflice of
Fruit-Disease Investigations, Bureau of Plant Industry.
"Oriental hybrid pear seedlings bred by Dr. M. B. Waite, Office of Fruit-
Disease Investigations, United States Department of Agriculture, for blight
resistance and grown at Arlington Farm."
23564—23 3

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52461 to 53464— Continued.

52461. Pyrus sp.

"A tree of medium size and vijror witli light-browTi bark and fairly
uprigtit branches. The light-green leaves are 2 Inches long and 1 inch
wide. The tree is apparently productive and is probably as blight
resistant as the Kieffer. The large obovate to elliptic light-yellow fruit,
3? inches long and 3 inches in diameter, has a medium-thick, smooth,
brown-dotted skin and juicy, crisp, mild-flavored flesh, granular but finer
grained than that of the Angouleme. The fruit ripens September 15 to-
30, and the dessert quality i^good. The medium-stout stalk is 1 inch
long and inserted in a slight cavity."

52462. Pyeus sp.

"A large vigorous tree with dark-brown bark, moderately spreading
branches, and abundant foliage. The blight resistance is probably not
equal to that of the Kieffer ; the original tree is dead from blight at the
roots and is now known only by top-worked trees and nursery stock.
The smooth, thin-skinned yellow-russet fruit, 2 inches in diameter and.
of slightly irregular pyriform shape, ripens about September 10. The
rich, juicy, medium fine-grained flesh is rather acid and of excellent
dessert quality."

52463. Pyeus sp.

"A somewhat spreading tree of medium size and vigor, with only
moderately abundant light-green leaves 2i inches long. The blight resist-
ance is go<xl. (No blight has been observed, and the tree is very vigorous
in the nursery row. )

" The obovate to obconic fruit, 2 to 2\ inches in diameter, of regular
form, with a short stout stem inserted in a very slight depression, ripens
September 1 to 10. The golden russet to red-brown rather smooth skin,
has numerous grayish dots. The flesh is of very good dessert quality and
is melting, sirupy, and Seckellike."

52464. Pyeus sp.

" This large, vigorous, somewhat spreading tree with dark-brown bark
is very blight resistant. (No blight observed.) The regular obovate fruit
is 3i inches long and 3 inches in diameter, with a medium-long, rather
slender stem inserted in a pronounced cavity. The medium-thin skin i&
yellow, tending to redden in the sun. The juicy tender flesh ripens about
September 15 and is of good dessert quality. It is distinctly sweeter,
juicier, tenderer, of better quality, and less stony than the Kieffer."

52465 and 52466.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Janu-
ary 14, 1921.

52465. Hydnocabpus anthelminthica Pierre. Flacourtiacese.

Maikrabao.

"(No. 83. Chiengmai, Siam.)" (Rock.)

For a full discussion of this species and its use in the treatment of
leprosy, see United States Department of Agricidture Bulletin No. 1057,
" The Chaulmoogra Tree and Some Related Species."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48227.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 31

52465 and 52466— Continued.

52466. LivisTONA sp. Phcenicace.'B. Fan palm.

"(No. 8.5. Chiengmai, Siam.) Tliis is in all probability a new species;
it has large oval blue fruits, the flesh of which is eaten by the natives
after it has been boiled. They sell three for 1 salung ($0,007)."
(Rock.)

52467. Chayota edulis Jacq. Cucurbitacese. Chayote.
(Sechium edule Swartz.)

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Fruits and roots presented by
Don Marcial Prem, through Dr. W. E. SafEord, economic botanist, United
States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Received January
26, 1921.
"The fruits of this variety are quite large (those received, 24 and 28 ounces,
respectively), almost spherical, dark green, and practically free from corruga-
tions, though there are small depressions at both the stem and blossom ends
of the fruits. Broad ranks of thick, coarse spines extend from stem to fissure
of the fruits, between which are narrow bands that are practically free from
spines. The quality of the fruit is good, though this is not considered the best
of the Guatemalan varieties." {L. G. Hoover.)

52468. Htdnocarpus anthelminthica Pierre. Flacourtiacese.

Maikrabao.

From Bangkok, Siani. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Janu-
ary 20, 1921.
"From Korat, Siam. The seeds furnish an oil used by the Chinese in the
treatment of leprosy. I was told that the maikrabao, as this tree is called,
grows plentifully along the rivers of Korat. No one at Korat, except the old
natives, seemed to know anything about it. Finally I was taken out into the
jungle, and there along some of the smaller tributaries to the main streams
were Hydnocarpus trees in plenty. I photographed them in their native haunts.
It would be well to plant those I sent along river banks or swampy places in
Florida. Although they do well in cultivation, 1,000 feet is about the altitude
at which they grow wild." (Rock.)

For an illustration of maikrabao trees, see Plate I.

52469 to 52489. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From B(>lmonte, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Seeds presented by Robert M. Grey,
Harvard Experiment Station. Received February 4, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Grey.
"All numbers refer to Harvard seedlings."

52469. "if 11.027. Good for all situations; fine for milling; tolerates
mosaic."

52470. " H 11.050. Robust grower of upright habit ; tolerates mosaic."

52471. " H 15. A fine cane for hilly land ; high in sucrose."

52472. " H lU- Resistant in old lands."

52473. " H 219. An improved Crystalline cane seedling."

52474. " H 280. Resistant against cane root disease ; robust."

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52469 to 52489— Continued.

52475. " H 598. Persistent cane for old land; resists mosaic."

52476. " H IJflS. Heavy yield of cane ; tenacious grower on low land.'*

52477. " Wild seedling from H 2038, naturalized ; seed grows sponta-
neously along brooks."

52478. '^ H Jtl21. Heavy, upright, robust grower."

52479. " // Jtl24. Immune from mosaic ; 90 per cent of the seedlings are
resistant or immune. Seed held vitality over six months."

52480. " H GOlfl. Persistent grower on low land ; high in carbohy-
drates."

52481. "H 6112. Resistant against mosaic; fine root tenacity."

52482. " n 6113. Resistant against mosaic ; hardy ; ratoons well."

52483. " H 6241. Tall, vigorous, upright ; resistant against mosaic."

52484. " E 6I42. Fine for general cultivation ; high in sucrose."

52485. " H 6286. Tall, persistent-rooting variety ; resistant against mo-
saic."

52486. "H 6296. Immune fi'om mosaic, five years among mosaic
plants; stands drought."

52487. "H 9050. A very robust grower, tolerant; not injured by
mosaic."

52488. " H 9092. A very robust grower ; tall, resistant ; heavy ton-
nage."

52489. " H 9176. A robust grower on good land ; high in carbohy-
drates; tolerant."

52490 and 52491. Rubus idaeus L. Rosaceae.

European raspberry.

From Maidstone, England. Plants presented by George Bunyard & Co.,
Royal Nurseries. Received February 5, 1921.

52490. Park Lane. This is undoubtedly one of the sweetest fruits
grown ; it is fairly large, roundish, and well flavored ; the clusters
are moderately large. The fruit is too tender for market use but is
unrivaled for garden culture. The stout vigorous canes, often reaching
a height of 6 feet, are covered with slender, almost soft bristles.
The leaves are large and broad with overlapping flat leaflets which
are held out horizontally. This variety was grown by Mr. Pyne, of
Topsham, Devon, and introduced in 1912. (Adapted from Journal of
Pomology, vol. 1, p. 2^3.)

52491. Pyne's Royal. This raspberry has fully satisfied the hopes that
it evoked in 1913 when it was introduced and is now the largest of
all varieties grown. Its size, however, has not detracted from its
cropping powers, and it will, we imagine, be grown largely for market
when it becomes more plentiful. The rich-red firm fruits, often 4
inches in circumference, are rather conical, of moderate sweetness,
and often occur in clusters of twenty. The stout canes bear scattered
dark thorns and large, rugose, down-curved leaves. This variety was
grown by Mr. PjTie, of Topsham, Devon, in 1907, and introduced in
1913. (Adapted from Journal of Pomology, vol. 1, p. 2Jt3.)

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

An Avenue of the Siamese Maikrabao Trees, Which Produce an
Oil Very Similar to That of the Chaulmoogra Tree. iHydnocar-
pus anthelminthica Pierre, S. P. I. No. 52468.)

.Seeds from the trees shown here were forwarded to Washington under S. P. I. N'o. .')I77:}, and
later, under S. P. I. No. .5246>s, more seeds, collected from trees near Korat in eastern .Siain,
were sent in. The oil from these trees is very similar lo the true C'haulmooj;ra oil and is
used in the same wav in the treatment of leprosy. (Photographed by J. P. Rock, Kloag
Sarn, Bangkok, Siam", October, 1920; P22b2sFS.)

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate II.

The Tocte, a Native Ecuadorian Walnut Tree. (Juglans sp.,

S. P. I. No. 5261 I.'

This tree strongly resembles our native black walnut (Juglans nigra), but the foliage
is perhaps larger. The nuts are IJ inches in diameter, and the kernel has a mild
pleasant flavor. The wood is said to be fine grained and to take a beautiful finish.
(Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Ambato, Ecuador, January, 1921; Plh327FS.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 33

52492. Ananas satiaus Schiilt. f. Bromeliacese. Pineapple.

From Bahia, Brazil. Shoots presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao.

Received February 5, 1921.

"Ahacaai. Cultivated on the south of Bahia on a i>eculiar sandy soil, good

only for that crop. They come to market on sailing vessels." (ArgoUo

Ferrao. )

Previous introductions of abacaxi are apparently more or less resistant to the
wilt disease, which has proved very destructive to this crop.

52493 and 52494.

From Bangkok, Siam. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received February 9, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

52493. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. ConvolvulacejE. Morning-glory.

" Cuttings of a large woody, scandent or rambling shrub, which can
be grown over trellis work and is one of the largest flowered and hand-
somest species I know. It is covered with pink flowers all the year
round and is easily grovA'n from cuttings."

52494. Irvingia malatana Oliver. Simaroubaceffi.

" The seeds are very rich in fat, and an oil is extracted from them ;
they are also eaten roasted and remind one of butternuts. The seeds are
sold on the market."

A tree native to Malaleka, with thick elliptic leaves 4 inches long and
small flowers in axillary racemes. The large fruit is drupaceous.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 522.)

52495. Adonis vernalis L. Ranunculacese.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Seeds presented by A. Fiet, director, Bo-
tanic Garden. Received January 5, 1921.
The best and most commonly cultivated Adou's and a desirable and very
effective early bloomer.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51762.

52496 and 52497.

From Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received February 10, 1921.

52496. Ficus glomehata Roxb. Moracese. Fig.
" Madua. A large Ficus which grows on the banks of the Meping River.

The edible fruits are red when ripe, a little smaller than the Smyrna
fig, and are borne on the trunk and branches in great numbers." (Rock.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 12111.

52497. MoMORDiCA cochinchinensis (Lour.) Spreng. Cucurbitaceoe.
"A large climber which grows along the banks of the Meping River.

The large orange-colored spiny fruits are edible before maturity."
{Rock).
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34692.

34 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

52498 to 52502. Triticuivi aestivum L. Poaceae.

(T. vuigare Viii.) Commoii wheat.

From Cambridge, England. Seeds presented by Prof. H. R. Biffeu, De-
partment of Agriculture, Cambridge University. Received February 11,
1921. Quoted notes by Prof. Biffen.

" Pure lines of Yeonwn wheat which, I believe, are better in quality than the
ordinary stocks in cultivation here, because the total nitrogen content is dis-
tinctly higher than that of ordinary stocks."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46797.

52498. " Yeoman C." 52501. " Yeoman S."

52499. " Yeoman F." 52502. " Yeoman Y."

52500. " Yeoman H."

52503. Triticum thrgidum L. Poacese. Poulard wheat.

From Haifa, Syria. Seeds presented by Dr. A. KhazanofE, .Jewish Coloniza-
tion Association. Received February 11, 1921.

" Wheat of the Hati variety, which I secured from the Jewish colony of
Yabniel in the district of Tiberias, Lower Galilee, Syria. This is the principal
variety grown there and in the neighboring valleys. It does very well in the
hot dry climate which characterizes that region, and may be of service in your
hot and arid Southwest." (Khazanoff.)

52504- and 52505.

From Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Seeds presented by
Herman IMeschurtz. Received February 14, 1921.

52504. PiPTADENiA CEBH. Griseb. Mimosacese.

"Currebau-sevil. which we are using for tanning, and by the use of
which I tanned a bull hide in three months. The tree grows in the poor-
est soil, also in stiff clay, and needs little water; it may be very useful
in the Southern States." (Meschurtz.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48074.

52505. Pbosopis sp. Mimosacese.

" Cuperi algaroba. A handsome shade tree which grows rapidly, yields
fine wood for furniture, and bears large pods, 12 inches long and
three-fourths of an inch in diameter, of which all live stock are fond."
( Meschurtz. )

52506. QuEECus ilex L. Fagaceae. Oak.

From Thrace, Turkey. Seeds presented by Stephen R. Capps, United States
Geological Survey, through T. H. Kearney, United States Department of
Agriculture. Received February 19, 1921.

"An evergreen live oak, desirable ;is an ornamental and herlge plant, with a
hollylike, usually crinkly leaf, ranging in shade in different individuals from
yellow-green to dark green. The leaves are very dense, so that the bush looks
solid, and about like holly leaves in that they are prickly enough to dis-
courage animals and children but not spiny enough to be really objectionable.
The tough gnarled stems are very strong, and the smooth mottled gray bark is
about like holly bark.

" The plant takes kindly to pruning, as witnessed by those bushes growing
along trails where sheep and goats have kept them trimmed back. It is hardy

JANUAKY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1921, 36

"in a climate much like that of Washington, D. C, and is unaffected by tem-
peratures of 0° to 110° F. These seeds were collectetl in Thrace, near the
hase of the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the plant is very common ; it has a
vertical range from sea level to 3,000 feet, the highest mountains in the dis-
trict where it is found. The tree is adapted to a wide variety of soils, growing
vigorously in beach sand, lowland silts, residual sandy and clayey soils, and
•on rocky surfaces with little soil.

" The bush grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet. I saw one individual, probably
of the same species, that had a trunk 8 inches in diameter and was 20 feet high.

" To get the acorns before the crows and magpies beat me to them, I had to
pick them before they fell naturally." iCapps.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30389.

52507. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoreacese. Yam.

From Crescent City, Fla. Presented by H. D. CoUette, who grew it from
material from the West Indies supplied by Samuel Rosen, New York City.
Received February 24, 1921.
" Cuttings of a yam with yellowish flesh, somewhat moist, but of good quality
for preparing mashed yam." {R. A. Young.)

52508. Raphanus sativus L. Brassicacese. Badlsh.
From Tientsin, Shantung, China. Seeds presented by Mr. K'ung. through

H. S. Conard, Grinnell, Iowa. Received February 24, 1921.
" Lo-pu. A very 'sweet' radish from Tientsin, Shantung, China." (K'ung.)

52509. Eriogontjm wrightii subscaposum S. Wats. Polygonacese.

From Ness, Neston. England. Seeds presented by A. K. Bulley. Received
February 24, 1921.
A low perennial found in the high montane belt of southern California. The
leafy branches are short, forming a close, dense mat, from which arise the
s'lort flowering stems. The bright-pink flowers are clustered near the ends of
the stems and form a sharp contrast to the mat of small white woolly leaves.
(Adapted from Jepson, A Flora of California, pt. 4, P- 'fiS.)

52510 to 52513.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Febru-
ary 17, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.
52510. DiosPYRos MOLLIS Griffith. Diospyracese.

" One of the most valuable dye plants in Slam. The Chinese import
yearly 3,000,000 ticals ($804,000) worth of silk, pay the duty on it, and
all for the purpose of dyeing the silk black ; every bit is again exported.
There are large but rather primitive dye factories here. It is said
that the Chinese have tried to grow the tree in China but were not suc-
cessful. I have seen material dyed black which had been washed
twice a week for three years and it certainly was still as black as
black could be. The dyeing is said to be a laborious process. The fruit
must be still green when collected for dyeing purposes; it is mashed
in water and the material is dipped into it, the water is then thrown
away, and the pulp is pressed and placed again in water; this process
is repeated many times. The material must be dried in the sun after
each dipping. It is diflScult to secure ripe seeds, as the fruits are col-

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52510 to 52513— Continued.

lected before maturity. The tree is about 25 feet high, with fruits the
size of a large cherry."

52511. Inga laueina (Swartz) Willd. Mimosacese.

"A small ornamental tree native to South America, which is culti-
vated in Singapore."

A tropical American tree, 9 to 15 meters high, with leaves composed
usually of four leaflets ; the flower clusters are longer than in other
members of this genus. As a shade tree for coffee this species is second
in importance only to the " guava " {Inga vera). Specimens have been
found, in some cases at least, with tubercles on the roots. The tree is
one of those employed in the cacao cultivation of Guadeloupe in making
hedges or windbreaks which are planted across the direction of the
prevailing winds at distances of 100 meters. (Adapted from Cook a/tid
ColUnf), Economic Plants of Porto Rico, Contrihutions from the U. S.
National Herbarium, vol. 8, p. 167.)

52512. Lagerstboemia sp. Lythracese.

"A small tree with exceedingly ornamental flowers which are very
large and purplish pink. It is found in the dry jungle of Korat."

52513. Sindoea sp. Csesalpiniacefe.

"A tree growing in the dry jungle of Morat, eastern Siam. It is quite
ornamental, and the pods are spineless."

52514. Htdngcarpus castanea Hook. f. and Thorns. Flacour-
tiaceee.
From Moulmein, Burma. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Feb-
ruary 21, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

" A large tree 50 to 80 feet in height with smooth light-brown bark and
fruits the size of a large orange, ripening from March to July. Only one tree
among thousands was found with ripe fruits on January 7, 1921. It was loaded
with ripe and semiripe fruits. The tree grows on steep rocky hills along water-
courses near the Karen village of Oktada, several miles from Paung, in the
Martaban Hills, on ihe Kalama Mountain Range. The trees must be planted
In gravelly, well-drained soil.

" Strange to say, the people in Moulmein know nothing about this tree, and
the superintendent of the leper asylum here did not know that the tree grows
at all in Burma. The foresters I met in the jungle never heard of the name
kalatc, which is the Burmese name of the tree. Many of the Burmese I inter-
rogated knew the name but not the tree ; they knew the seeds from the bazaars
where they are sold. Only people actually making a living by collecting these
seeds can give information."

For a full discussion of this tree, see " The Chaulmoogra Tree and Some
Related Species," United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 1057.

52515 to 52529.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Presented by C. Broekema, director, Gron-
inger Zaaizaadvereeniging. Received February 2, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Broekema.
52515 and 52516. Avena sativa L. Poaceffi. Oats,

52515. Seeds of a form of oats with a light husk.

52516. Seeds of a form of oats with dark husk.

JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1921. 37

52515 to 52529— Continued.

52517 to 52519. Hordeum vulgare pallidum Seringe. PoaceiP.

Barley.

52517. "Seeds of Bocumer gerst (winter barley)."

52518. "Seeds of Winter gerst."

52519. Mansholt icintergcrst II. Seeds of the first, second, and
" after " crop. It is shorter and stiffer than Mansholt winter-
gerst I; however, it is susceptible to rust. Of high weight per

hectoliter. (Adapted from Autumn (Aug., 1919) Catalogue, Gron-
inger Zaaizaadvereeniging.)
52520 to 52522. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacese. Potato.

52520. " Tubers of a form which has been extensively experi-
mented with here and proved one of the best to be found."

52521. " Tubers of a form which has been extensively experi-
mented with here and which has proved one of the best."

52522. " Tubers of a potato under extensive experimentation here
which has proved one of the best."

52523 to 52529. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)
" Varieties of winter wheat which surpass all those which are known
In this country and which in my opinion deserve to be tested in every
region where winter wheat is cultivated."

52523. Addens, seeds of the original, especially developed for light
soils by N. G. Addens, at Bellingwolde. Trials on the better
sand and i)eat soils are to be recommended. The cold resistance
of this -wheat is very good; the yield is about 40 hectoliters per
hectare ; the straw is of medium length and fairly stiff ; and the
head is not heavy. This variety is developed from the so-called
Belgium wheat and received from this a high value for baking.
(Adapted from Autumn Catalogue (Aug., 1919), Groninger

Zaaizaadrereewigin-g. )
_ 52524. Diekhuis I. Seeds of the " after crop." The straw is long

and stiff, and the grain red; the cold resistance is somewhat
better than that of Wilhelmina ; and the yield is good. It is more
and more in demand for those soils which are not so well adapted
for the growing of wheat. (Adapted from Autumn Catalogue
(Aug., 1919), Groninger Zaaizaadvereeniging.)

52525. Millioen III. Seeds of the original and " after " crop. The
variety is leafy with a large white grain. In yield and cold
resistance it coiupares with Wilhelmina. (Adapted from Autumn
Catalogue (Aug., 1919), Groninger Zaaizaadvereeniging.)

52526. " Pantso." 52528. " ir. cG E. P."

52527. " Wiel):' 52529. " ir. cf ir. D. U."

52530 and 52531.

From Jocolo, Izabal, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Harry Johnson. Re-
ceived February 18, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Johnson.
52530. Byrsontma crassifolia (L.) H. B. K. Malpighiacese. Nance.
"A variety of the conmion nance, o;illed here nance agrio, to distinguish
It from the ordinary sweet variety which it much resembles in the tree

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

52530 and 52531— Continued.

and fruit. Tlie fruits are pleasantly acid and do not seem to have quite
so strong an odor as that of the sweet one. Both the sweet and sour
varieties nre made into a preserve. The fruits are packed in jars with
a layer of sugar, then a layer of fruit, etc.. afterwards some aguardiente
(an inferior brandy) is added. This recipe has ceased to be of interest
in the north. However. I can assure you it is good."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43429.
52531. Crotaxaeia striata Schrank. Fabacese.

" Locally called chipilin. It is nn ornamental perennial species reach-
ing about 6 feet in height and spread. The spikes of pea-shaped yellow
flowers and the young leaves are boiled with rice or meat and are very
good. The plant is also good for forage."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50751.

52532. Xanthosoma sp. Aracese. Yautia.

From Guatemala. Presented by Harry Johnson. Received March 17, 1921.

" Corms of the malanga Colorado. The leafstalks are slightly reddish along
the groove. It is a good variety around Jocolo." (Johnsan.)

"This yautia is pink skinned and pink and white fleshed. It is mealy
when cooked and of good flavor. The leaf stems are plain green, with slightly
reddish or purplish shading near the margin of the sinus wings. The blade
forms about a 95° angle with the petiole." {R. A. Young.)

52533. Castanopsis argentea (Blume) A. DC. Fagaceae.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by the director of the Botanic
Garden. Received February 16, 1921.

An evergreen tree 50 to 60 feet high, with thinly coriaceous, lanceolate

leaves, shining above and sometimes quite silvery beneath. Native to Tenas-

serim and Martaban. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British Inclia, vol. 5,
p. 621.)

52534. Tamarix aphylla (L.^ Karst. TamaricaceaB. Athel.
(T. articulata Vahl.)

From Indio, Calif. Cuttings presented by Bruce Drummond, Government
Date Gardens. Received February 15, 1921.

A bush or often a small tree 10 to 50 feet high, native to India, with pink
flowers one-eighth of an inch in diameter, in slender spikes more or less
Interrupted. The branches are fastigiate. elongated, and slender, and the
leaves are reduced to a very .short sheath, with a minute tooth. (Adapted
from Nicholson, Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening, vol. 4, p. 7, J' 885.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45952.

52535 to 52545. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From Soledad, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Seed presented by Robert M. Grey.
Received February 4, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Grey.

" H refers to Harvard seedlings."

52535. " H Jil24. Resistant against mosaic ; 90 per cent of the progeny
are exempt. The seed held vitality from January to July."

52536. " H 6241. Harvard seedling ; parent immune from mosaic."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 39

52535 to 52545— Continued.

52537. " // 6206. Harvard seedling; parent immune from mosaic."
52538 to 52545. " These are resistant or tolerant, are robust growing,
and suitable for cultivation on our old lands."

52538. "H 10.028." 52541. "H 1/,1S."

52539. " Java 51." 52542. " H 1J,19."

52540. "H 130J,."

52543. "H 4121. A heavy .Tavan seedling from ./ 2.'/~; resistant
against mosaic."

52544. " H 9029." 52545. " // .9092."

52546 to 52556. Trittcum spp. Poacesp.

From Maison Carree, Algiers. Seeds presented by Prof. L. Ducellier,
V L':]fico]e d'Agriculture. Received February 26, 1921. Quoted notes from
Ducellier. Les Bles du Sahara, except as indicated.
"The Sahara wheats appear to he perfectly adapted to the Saharan regions;
the heads and ^ seeds are normally developed. The numerous related forms
which are in the oase.*; seem to indionte an ancient culture. The heads are re-
markably well filled, each measure of grain sown yields 10 to 100 measure, and
in certain cases, considering the climatic conditions, the yield is comparable
with the be.st wheats of Europe. It does not seem that the ordinary varieties
of wheat, even those with a great yield, can become under the best conditions
as floriferous as certain Saharan varieties. This peculiar property of the
Saharan wheats makes them interesting objects of hybridization."

52546 to 52552. Tkiticum spelta L. Spelt,

52546. "Abdessalem. From Taghouzi, Province of Gourara; a
M^hite beardless wheat, distinguished from European wheat by its
shorter and more compact head."

52547 and 52548. " Bhamoud. From Khenessa de I'Augrout, Goa-
' rara. This grain is of excellent quality."

52547. " With red grain." 52548. " With white grain."

52549. " El Hardin. From Gourara. Also grown in the Province of
Tesbit (Timmimoun)."

52550. ''Ali lien. MaMouf, or Ali, or Maklouf. From Gourara."

52551. ' Lehharia. From Gourara."

52552. " Masraf. From Gourara. A white bearded wheat whicli
can not be completely husked by hand on account of its firm
glumes."

These seeds were received as Triticum spelta var. saharae.
52553 to 52556. Triticum AESxrvtrM L. Common wheat.

(T. vuUjnre Vill.)

52553. " Bahtane. From Gourara. It has also been grown in the
oasis of Timmi, Touat."

52554. " Baroudi. From the oasis of Timmi, Touat."

52555. " El Moumena. From Gourara."

52556. " Ferek, or beardless Hamra. From Gourara. Also grown
in the oasis of Timmi, Touat."

These wheats were received as Triticum vulgare var. oasicolum.

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOKTED.

52557 to 52565. Triticiim aesthtim L. Poaceae. Common wheat.

(T, vulgare Vill.)

From Cowra, New South Wales. Seeds presented by J. T. Pridham, plant
breeder, Experimental Farm, through J. A. Clark, agronomist, in charge
of Western Wheat Investigations, United States Department of Agricul-
ture. Received March 1, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Pridham, except as
otherwise noted.
"Pure-line selections of Hard Federation wheat." (Clark.)
An early spring wheat, short, with strong white straw and erect dense awnless
spikes with small hard vitreous white kernels which are very attractive and
doubtless would attract buyers and bring a premium over other white wheats
on American markets, as is the case in Australia. The plant has the dis-
tinctive brown, hard, and general appearance of Federation in the field, but
differs in being slightly taller and earlier, in having a square and shorter
spike, broader and squarer shoulders, and shorter, rounder, and harder kernels.
The variety Hard Federation has been grown commercially in Australia since
1914. During the past few years it has replaced the Federation variety In
many sections because of equal yields and better milling quality of the grain.
(Adapted from Australian Wheat Varieties in the Pacific Coa'st Area, United
States Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 877, p. 11.)

52557. " Wheat No. 24 (A8)." 52562. " Wheat No. 69 (A6)."

52558. " Wheat No. 30 (A8)." 52563. " Wheat No. 71 (A6)."

52559. " Wheat No. 55 (A7)." 52564. " Wheat No. 71 (A9)."

52560. "Wheat No. 64 (A6)." 52565. " Wheat No. 73 (A9)."

52561. " Wheat No. 66 (A6)."

52566. Aruxdo plinii Turra. Poacese.

{A. niavritanica Desf.)

From Algiers, Algeria. Rhizomes presentetl by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
February 28, 1921.

This grass is smaller in all parts than Anindo donax: the culms are mostly
1.5 meters tall and 4 to 7 millimeters thick; the blades, 1 to 2 centimeters
wide, are smooth or scabrous on the margins only. The brown or yellow
panicle is rather narrow and reaches 30 centimeters in length. Native to the
Mediterranean region. (Adapted from Ascherson and Oraebner, Synopsis der
Mitteleuropdischen Flora, vol. 2, p. 334.)

52567. Pyeus communis X lindleyi. Malacese. Pear.

From Fruitland Park, Fla. Cuttings presented by Louis Bosanquet. Re-
ceived February 11, 1921.

" Cincincis pear." (Bosanquet.)

A variety which resembles the Sha Lea pear very closely. It Is the parent
of numerous seedlings fruited by S. F. Smith. The medium to small fruit is
of fairly regular oval form, with slightly roughened skin, light colored vsdth
numerous brown dots. The flesh is of yellowish white color with little flavor
but juicy. The texture is crisp and breaking; and the core is large and gritty
with large flatfish black seeds. (Adapted from Report of the Agricultural
Experiment Station. Ithaca. N. Y., Bulletin No. 332, p. 479.)

JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1921. 41

52568. Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim. Malacese. Pear.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the I'okohama Nursery
Co. Received February 28, 1921.

A Chinese pear stock recently discovered by Prof. F. C. Reimer, of the South-
ern Oregon Experiment Station, to be the most resistant to the blight which
attacks and destroys the trees. (Adapted from Yokohama Nursery Co.,
Descriptive Catalogue for 1920, p. 55.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44051.

52569. Eugenia uniflora L. Myrtacese. Pitanga.

From Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Seeds presented by G. S.
Froes. Received January 12, 1921.

The pitanga is the best of the Eugenias. It is grown to some extent in
Florida and California, but it has not been given the attention it deserves.
No horticultural varieties have been established, since the tree is rarely propa-
gated vegetatively, although there is considerable variation among seedlings.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37026.

52570. Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata. Pinacese.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Plants presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent,
director, Arnold Arboretum. Received March 1, 1921. Collected origi-
nally by E. H. Wilson.

The loftiest tree in the forests of Taiwan is the Taiwania, which rears its
small moplike crown well above all its neighbors. The average height of this
tree is from 150 to 180 feet, but specimens exceeding 200 feet are known. The
trunk is sometimes as much as 30 feet in girth, quite straight, and bare of
branches for 100 to 150 feet. It is a strikingly distinct tree, singularly like
an old Cryptomeria ; both trees suggest gigantic lycopods. In the dense forests
the crown is small, dome shaped or flattened, the branches few and short, and
one wonders how so little leafage can support so large a tree. When the top
is broken by storms, the lateral branches assume an erect position. In the
more open forest the branches are massive and wide spreading, the crown is
oval or flattened, and on small trees the branchlets are often pendent. The
Taiwania sheds its small branchlets as do Cryptomeria, Cunninghamia, and
Sequoia. (Adapted from Jotimal of the Arnold Arboretum, vol. 2, p. 35.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46980.

62571 to 52573.

From Kulara, via Cairns, Queensland. Seeds presented by J. A. Hamilton.
Received February 24, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Hamilton.

52571. MusA sp. Musaceffi. Banana.
"Wild banana."

52572. PiPEB sp. Piperacese. Pepper.
" Wild pepper seeds. A very ornamental vine with very good fruits ;

it likes rich alluvial soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season.
Of course it will not stand much frost, but as it is uninjured by the
few frosty nights here the plant should thrive in southern California."
Received as P. hanaroftii, for which a place of publication has not
yet been found.

52573. (Undetermined.)

"A pretty tree which grows in alluvial soil near creeks; it bears
prolifically very acid fruits which make a good preserve."

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52574 to 52580.

From Ambato, Ecuador, Collected by Wilson Fopeuoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Febru-
ary 4, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

52574. Cakica sp. Papayaceae. Babaco.

"(No. 533a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 3, 1921.) Seeds of a rather
dwarf species 8 to 10 feet in height, which can probably be grown in the
open in southern California. The fruits are about a foot long and
nearly seedless ; from 17 good specimens only 10 seeds were obtained,
and it is rare to find specimens which contain more than 3 seeds. The
fruit is like a slender papaya in form and appearance, but has highly
aromatic flesh containing much papain. It is not good for eating until
cooked, when it yields an excellent sauce with plenty of ' character.'
The local name for this fruit is babaco and the plant is commonly propa-
gated by cuttings. For cultivation in southern California and for hy-
bridizing with the common papaya, I believe it to be a fruit of genuine
merit."

52575. DuRANTA TRiACANTHA Juss. Verbeuacesi.

"(No. 536a. Ambato, Ecuador.) Chiro. A common indigenous shrub
in ravines and on hillsides about Ambato, growing to a height of 15 feet
and heavily armed with stiif sharp thorns, for which reason it ought to
make an excellent hedge plant. Its pale-blue tlowers, borne in clusters
3 or 4 inches long, are followed by golden berries half an* inch in diame-
ter. The plant should be sufficiently hardy for cultivation in California
and Florida."

52576. Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Duchesne. Rosacese.

Chilean strawberry.

"(No. 534. Ambato, Ecuador. December 29, 1920.) Ainbuto straw-
berry. That this plant has been cultivated at Ambato since a remote
day is evidenced by the following passage, taken from Velasco, Historia
del Reino de Quito, 1789 : ' The strawberry of Quito, erroneously called
frutiUa (little fruit), since it is as large as two or three European
strawberries. It bears every day in the year, and although it is common
in several provinces, in no other is it produced in such abundance and
perfection as in that of Tungurahua.'

" This remarkable fruit moi-e recently attracted the attention of Rob-
ert Spruce, the English naturalist, who wrote (according to the Florist
and Pomologist, Jan., 1870, p. 24) : 'In the equatorial Andes the Province
of Ambato is famed for its strawberries, which equal in size and flavor
some of our best varieties and are to be seen exposed for sale in the
market place of Ambato every day in the year. They are cultivated at
an altitude of from 7,000 to 9,500 feet above the sea, where the mean
temperature of the year ranges between 59° and 67° F. ; but the best
are grown a little way out of Ambato, as you go toward Guayaquil, on
the slopes of Guachi (lat. 14° S.) at near 9,000 feet, and in a mean
temperature of 60° F. ; where, however, the thermometer does sometimes
descend, perhaps half a dozen times in the year, to the freezing point
in the early morning and scarcely ever on two successive days."

" It is only in the region of Guachi that this species is commercially
cultivated in Ecuador. Distant about 5 miles from Ambato, it lies at
an altitude varying from 9,500 to 10,000 feet, and consists of a series of
rolling hills, almost devoid of trees and with a soil which can be char-

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 43

52574 to 52580— Continued.

acterized as a very loose fine samly loam of volcanic oi'igin. The straw-
berry plantations cover an area of at least GO acres; the plants are
never irrigated, and the rainfall is probably not more than 15 inches per
annum. Three times a year the fields are cleaned of weeds with a heavy
hoe. this being the only cultural attention which they receive. The
plants do not grow to a large size. The natives assert that tlie plants
when irrigated make luxuriant growth hut do not yield abundantly, nor
is the fruit large and sweet, and this has, indeed, been observed by
me to be the case when plants arc grown in the town of Ambato under
good cultui'al conditions. The fruit is harvested once a week throughout
the year; there are, however, three seasons when the most abundant
yield is obtained, these being in February, August, and December. The
method of handling the fruit is primitive ; it is carried to Ambato In
kerosene boxes and is there sorted and packed in baskets for shipment
by train to Guayaquil and Quito.

" In form this strawberry is less variable than most of the varieties
grown in the United States. It is oblong-conical, sometimes oblong-
ovoid, and from 1 to 2 inches long. When fully ripe it is light red in
color, with the flesh pinkish white, meaty, juicy, and of mild, sweet
flavor. The quality is not so good as that of the finest North American
and European strawberries, but the fruit can be shipped much more
successfuly because of its firm texture.

" This is one of the most remarkable and interesting fruits of Ecua-
dor. It deserves careful attention at the hands of North American
strawberry breeders and should be tested particularly in the dry South-
western States. I would recommend for it a light, loose, sandy soil and
very little water."

52577. Lycopeesicon esculentum Mill. Solanacese. Tomato.
"(No. 532a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 2, 1921.) A small tomato

from the market of Ambato, Ecuador. The fruits are round, smooth, of
attractive color and good quality. Of interest in connection with tomato
breeding in the United States."

52578. I'KUNus AEMENiACA L. AmygdalacejB. Apricot.
"(No. 537a. Ambato, Ecuador.) This fruit is cultivated commer-
cially in two sections of Ecuador, at Ambato and in the vicinity of
Cuenca. Regarding its behavior in the latter region, Luis Cordero (Enu-
meracion Botanica) says: 'This handsome fruit tree succeeds perfectly
in our haciendas of rather warm climate, especially in the fertile and
beautiful valleys of Paute and Gualaceo. Rare is the year in which the
fruit is not abundant, and for this reason the well-known boxes of apri-
cots preserved in sirup, so highly esteemed in other parts of the country,
are never wanting.' Outside the Cuenca and Ambato regions, occasional
trees are to be seen at Loja and northward in Imbabura Province.

" The ripening season at Ambato is in January and February. Propa-
gation is commonly by seed and occasionally by grafting on the peach,
apricot, and plum. The varieties grown in Ecuador (seedling forms in
the main) are almost invariably small fruited and considerably inferior
to the best North American and European sorts.

" For trial in the United States as a stock plant."

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52574 to 53580— Continued.

52579. Pbunus seeotina Ehrh. Amygdalacese. Capulin.

"(No. 538a. Ambato, Ecuador.) Capulin. Seeds from ordinary fruits,
to be grown for trial as stock plants on which to graft superior varieties
of this and other rosaceous fruits.

"Theodor Wolf ["Ecuador." published at Leipzig, 1892] says. 'The
capitlin is as distinguishing a characteristic of the Sierra as the coco-
nut is of the coast. I do not doubt that it is indigenous, but com-
monly it is found in cultivation about the huts of the Indians, and
in their fields and orchards.' The distribution of this species in the
interandean region of Ecuador is widespread, but it is seen in much
greater abundance in some regions than in others. Beginning in
the northern part of the country, it is frequent in the Provinces of
Carchi and Inibabura, but not particularly so in the former. Around
the Lake of San Pablo it grows in great abundance. In Pichincha
Province it is only fairly common. From Latacunga to Riobamba it is
one of the few trees which grows upon the cold, sandy plains, and it here
attains greater economic importance, perhaps, than in any other part
of the country. In the Azuay it is almost as abundant and important.
however, and in certain portions of this Province, together with that of
Canar, it has the appearance of an indigenous species. In Loja it is
not rare, but not sufficiently abundant to play a very important part
in the list of economic products. Its range in general is from 6,000 to
11,000 feet.

" The historian Gonzalez Suaroz recounts that the capulin tree was
worshipped by the inhahitnnts of Canar Province in pre-Columbian times ;
and it is found in a wild, though not certainly indigenous, condition at
the present time. It is a curious though not unique circumstance that it
should be known throughout the country, even among the Indians who
speak Quichua, under a name taken from the Aztec tongue. I have
nowhere been able to find any other name than that of capulin; and in
certain places the latter has been combined with Quichua words to make
compound names such as capulin-urcu (the name of a certain mountain),
and sacha-capnlin (the name given to a species of Vallea thought to re-
semble the capulin in appearance).

" This plant, which is cultivated from Peru northward to Mexico,
becomes a stout tree up to 40 or 4.5 feet in height. The leaves are
oblong-lanceolate to lanceolate, finely serrate, and 3 to 5 inches long.
The flowers, which are produced on slender racemes 3 to 8 inches long,
are white and about three-quarters of an inch broad. The fruits re-
semble a European cherry in appearance ; they are oblate or nearly
round, from one-half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter, deep
purplish maroon in color when fully ripe, with a thin, tender skin sur-
rounding greenish flesh and a single hard seed. The flavor and quality
of the fruit, as also the size, vary greatly ; as commonly seen, the capulin
is not over half an inch in diameter, and its flavor is disagreeably bitter. .
In several regions, however, there are very superior forms, well worthy
of vegetative propagation. Some of the best ones are those of Cuenca
and Ambato. At Catiglata, near the latter town, there is a famous tree
whose fruit is large, very juicy, and as sweet as the best European
cherries."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 45

52574 to 52580— Continued.

52580. Prunus cerasifera myrobalana (L.) C. Schneid. Amygdalacese.

Plum-
"(No. 535a. Anibato, Ecuador.) Mirabel. This plum was brought
from Europe in the early colonial days and is quite successful under
the conditions which obtain in the region of Ambato (8,500 feet), the
trees growing to large size and producing their popular fruits in great
abundance. Propagation is by suckers, less commonly by seed, and occa-
sionally by cuttings. The species is often used as a stock plant on which
to graft the so-calle<l Reina Claudia plum (properly Chabot or Bailey).
The fruits ripen earlier tlian those of other plums now cultivated at
Ambato, the season being from December to January ; they are round to
broadly oval in form, up to an inch long, bright red when fully ripe, with
soft juicy flesh of pleasant flavor, much inferior in quality, however, to
that of good northern varieties such as the Bailey and Wickson Perfeo-
Hon, both of which are now grown commercially at Ambato. For trial
in the United States as a stock plant."

52581 to 52583.

From Beira, Mozambique. Seeds presented by Thomas Honey, acting Di-
rector of Agriculture, Governo do Territorio da Companhia de Mozam-
bique. Received March 3, 1921, Quoted notes by Mr. Honey.

52581 and 52582. Anacardium occioentaxe L. Anacardiacese.

Cashew.

52581. " Large red-fruited variety."

52582. "Large yellow-fruited variety."
52583. Landolphia kitskii Dyer. Apocynacese.

" Indigenous rubber vine."

A scandent shrub native to the Nile Land and Mozambique, with
thinly coriaceous leaves, very variable in size and shape on the same
branch, lanceolate to oblong, 1 to 4 inches long. The whitish flowers,
1^ inches long, are in many-flowered corymbs or in somewhat loose
panicles, ovoid or much elongated, with spreading branches often passing
into tendrils. The ovoid-globose fruits are 1 to 3 inches in diameter.
This is one of the most important rubber plants of East Africa.
(Adapted from Thiselton-Dyer, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 4, sec. 1,
p. 55.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5023.

52584 and 52585. Datura innoxia Mill. Solanacese.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Seeds presented by Frank Anderson
Henry, American consul. Received March 3, 1921.
"This species, indigenous in Mexico and tropical America, was introduced
into the Canary Islands, southern Europe, and India at a very early day. It
has been confused by many writers with the Old World Datura vieicl, but is
easily distinguished from that species by the 10-angled limb of its corolla and
the soft pubescence of its foliage and young branches. It was figured by Sims,
in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 1440, in 1812, under the incorrect name D.
metel and published by him in De Candolle's Prodromus. This species is identi-
cal with the nacazcul, or downy toloatzin of the Aztecs, who used it as a

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46 ' SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

narcotic and in certain religious ceremonies. It has recently been cultivated on
the island of Montserrat, British West Indies, as a source of scopolamin, an
alkaloid with the properties of atropin." (W. E. Safford.)

52584. Received as D. stramonium, but does not agree with that species.

52585. Received as D. fastnosa alia, but does not agree wtih that species.
Obtained from Sr. Don Rodolfo Godinez, ingeniero director de la

Granja Agrlcola.

52586 to 52594.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by F. Albert, consulting forester,
Forestry Department, through the United States Forest Service. Re-
ceived March 5, 1921.

52586. Aextoxicon punctatum Ruiz and Pav. Euphorbiacese. Tique.
A Chilean tree belonging to the spurge family, with small colorless

scales covering all of its parts, and with dense foliage. The leaves,
quite stiff and narrowly oblong in shape, are very dark green on the
upper surfaces and light green or even whitish below. The small white
flowers are borne in short axillary racemes, and the fruits are small
black olive-shaped drupes. By reason of its beauty the wood is admira-
bly suited for the making of furniture, etc. (Adapted from Castillo and
Dey, Jeografia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, p. 68.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49268.

52587. Caesalpinia pectixata Cav. Csesalpiniaceae. Tara.
{C. tinctoria Domb.)

A tall upright spiny shrub or small tree, often planted for hedges in
Peru. Here it grows under much the same conditions as the molle, or
pepper tree, but extending into somewhat lower and drier situations. In
the market of Lima tara pods are a regular article of trade, and are said
to be used for dyeing, tanning leather, and making ink. The limnature
seeds of the tara contain underneath the skin a layer of edible flesh. It
has a rather pleasant, slightly sweetish taste, like the arillus of the seeds
of Iiiga and other leguminous trees. (Adapted from 0. F. Cook, note to
S. P. I. No. 41323.)

52588. Cat.dcltj\-ia paniculata (Cav.) D. Don. Cunoniacese. Tiaca.
La Tiaca. also called triaca by the natives of Chile. The tree may

reach a height of 15 meters. The leaves, up to 14 centimeters long, are
elliptic, serrate, short stemmed, and frequently opposite. The white aro-
matic flowers which appear in spring are borne in axillary corymbs.
The wood is excellent for carriage making. ("Adapted from Castillo and
Dey, Jeoffrafin Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, p. .57, and from Johnson, Gar-
dener's Dictionary, p. 155.)

52589. EucEYPHiA cobdifolia Cav. Eueryphiace?e. Muermo.
An ornamental and also useful Chilean tree which attains a height of

about 15 feet, with thick, leathery, shining leaves and aromatic white
flowers which appear in the spring and make the tree a beautiful sight.
Because of the abundance of nectar, this tree is a favorite with the bees.
The bark, rich in tannin, is utilized in dyeing and also in medicine.
(Adapted from Castillo and Dey, Jeografia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia,
p. 81.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49270.

JAlfUAEY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 47

52586 to 52594— Continued.

52590. Laukelia sempekvikens (Ruiz and Pa v.) Tulasne. Monimiaceae.
(L. aroiuatica Juss.) Chilean laurel,

"A handsome tree of southern Chile, with durable wood, which is never
bored by insects and is much used for flooring. An excellent tree for our
northwest coast." (W. E. Satfo7-d.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49272.

52591. Maytenus boaria Molina. Celastracese. Maiten.

"An ornamental Chilean tree of weeping habit, with small gray-green
and orange fruits. Superficially it resembles the pepper tree (Schinua
molle). It thrives well as far north as San Francisco and should be ex-
ploited as a shade tree for dry regions. The young branches are much
relished by cattle." (Fairchild.)

52592 to 52594. Nothofagus spp. Fagacese.

52592. Nothofagus dombeyi (Mirb.) Oerst. Coigiie.
{Fagns dombeyi Mirb.)

A majestic tree, with leathery, oval, or elliptic short-stemmed
leaves which are of an intense shining-green color. It is native to
Chile, where it will grow in soil too damp for cultivation. The wood
is quite valuable for building purposes. (Adapted from Castillo
and Dey, Jeografia Vejetal del Rio Valdiina, p. 39.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49274.

52593. Nothofagus obliqua (Mirb.) Blume. Boble.
(Fagus obliqua Mirb.)

A tall deciduous tree, with oval-oblong clear-green leaves and
3-seeded fruits. The wood, which is considered a valuable timber,
varies in quality with the nature of the soil. The streets of the
city of Valdivia are paved with blocks of wood of this tree. It is
said to be the most northerly of the Chilean beeches. (Adapted
from Castillo and Dey, Jeografia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, p. 35.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49275.

52594. Nothofagus peoceba Oerst. Rauli.
(Fagus procera Poepp. and Elndl.)

A deciduous Chilean timber tree, once abundant in the province of
Valdivia, but now comparatively scarce owing to the great demand
for its wood which is reddish and compact, and is used for parquet
flooring, cabinetwork, etc. (Adapted from Castillo and Dey,
Jeografia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, p. 36.)

52595. Calophyllum inophti^um L. Clusiacese.

Alexandrian laurel.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Adn. Hernandez,

director, Manila Bureau of Agriculture. Received February 26, 1921.

This tropical tree is widely distributed throughout India, where a greenish

oil is extracted from the seeds and is used for burning by the poorer classes.

It is also used as an application in rheumatism.

An analysis of Queensland-grown fruits follows: Shells, 62.5 per cent;
kernels, 37.5 per cent; greenish yellow oil, 43 per cent; dry residue, 27 per
cent; moisture, 30 per cent; ashes of whole kernels, 1.66 per cent; ashes of
exhausted residue, 6.15 per cent. The green oil on saponification yields a

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

bright-yellow soap, the green pigment of the oil having been changed into a
bright yellow. This oil is bitter and aromatic ; its specific gravity is 0.942 ;
and it solidifies at +5°.

The strong, durable reddish wood is useful for the joiner and cabinetmaker ;
in India it is used for masts, spars, railway sleepers, machinery, etc. The
weight is 63 pounds per cubic foot. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native
Plants of Australia, pp. 284, 390.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38118.

52596 and 52597.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by F. Albert, consulting forester,
Forestry Department, through the United States Forest Service. Re-
ceived March 5, 1921.

52596. Philesia magexlanica Gmel. Liliaceae.

A shrub 3 to 4 feet high, bearing pendulous bright-red flowers. It is
native to South America from Chile to the Straits of Magellan. It is
said to be remarkably strong in withstanding the effects of a deleterious
atmosphere, for it grows well in the noxious fumes of the copper-smelting
works in Chile. It is hardy in favored districts of Britain south of the
Thames. It requires a light peaty soil. (Adapted from Gardeners'
Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 55, p. 39S.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31744.

52597. Teicondylus obliqua (Ruiz and Pav.) Kuntze. Proteacese.
{Lomatia obliqua R. Br.) BadaL

An evergreen tree up to 35 feet in height, with somewhat grooved
branches, alternate leathery leaves with shining upper surfaces, and
axillary racemes of white flowers. The leaves are fragrant, reminding
one of the European walnut ; an infusion of the bark has purgative
properties utilized in medicine. Native to Chile. (Adapted from
Castillo and Dey, Jeografia Vejetal del Rio Valdivia, p. ^i.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49278.

52598. Ficus carica L. Moraceae. Fig.

From Palermo, Italy. Cuttings purchased through Ixiuis G. Dreyfus,
jr., American consul. Received March 8, 1921.

Cuttings of a fig growing in the orchard of Agostino Lamonica, Castel-
daceia Italia, Palermo, about 12 miles from the city of Palermo. The fruit is
said to be the size of a saucer.

52599. Cassia occidentalis L. Csesalpiniacese.

From Bahia, Brazil. Seeds presented by H. M. Curran. Received March

11, 1921.

" Seeds of this plant, ground after washing, make a fair coffee substitute

which is in common use among the poor people of South American countries

from Colombia to Brazil. The plant is a rapid-growing coarse annual weed,

bearing great quantities of seed." (Curran.)

52600. SoRBus TRiLOBATA (Labill.) Heynh. Malacese.
{Pyrus trilobata DC.)

From Paris, France. Cuttings presented by Prof. Georges Poirault, Uni-
versity de Paris, ficole SupSrieure de Pharmacie. Received March 11,
1921.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 49

"Cuttings of a tree growing at the Villa Tluiret (but originally from Syria),
whitli is a rather rare but very interesting ornamental, being covered in the
spring with large white flowers, and in the autumn maturing fruits which make
excellent preserves. A Syrian friend of mine tells me that in his country this
tree is very popular." U'oh-ault.)

52601. Tkifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Prague, Bohemia. Seeds presented by Grunhut & Fanta. Received
March 17, 1921.
Bohemian red clover introduced for experimental purposes.

52602. Brassica oleracea botrytis L. Brassicaceae. Cauliflower.

From Lugano, Switzerland. Seeds presented by If. Damraann, seed spe-
cialist. Received March 11, 1921.
" Cauliflower Primus, the finest Italian cauliflower, introduced by my firm to
the trade in 1897. Primus is grown by market gardeners in almost every
European country." (Dammann.)

52603. Rhododendron racemosum Franch. Ericaceae.

From Kew, England. Seeds presented by Sir David Prain, director,

Royal Botanic Gardens. Received February 24, 1921.

"A very desirable species discovered by Delavay in Yunnan, China, at an

altitude of about 9,000 feet. It has small pink sweet-scented flowers which are

produced when the plants are still small enough to be handled in pots. It is

said to be perfectly hardy in England." {F. V. Coville.)

52604. Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Zabel. Amygdalacese.

(Prunus davidiana Franch.)
From Nanking, Kiangsu, China. Seeds purchased through J. H. Reisner,
from the College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Nanking.
Received March 3, 1921.
Introduced for experimental purposes.

52605. PopuLus ALBA subintegeerima Lange. SalicaceaB. Poplar.

From Algiers, Algeria. Cuttings presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
March 9, 1921.
A tree native to Lower California, which grows to a height of 80 or 90 feet,
with a stout trunk 3 feet through, covered with rough ash-colored bark, and
with ascending branches. The silky pubescent and ovate leaves are 3 inches
long. The tree grows on the high mountains of the interior of the Cape region
of Lower California, and along streams which it often follows well down
toward the warm lowlands. The leaves and flowers appear in February; in
October all are fallen, an unusual condition in Lower California where most
of the vegetation comes forward with the summer and fall rains. The light
reddish wood of this tree is used for making furniture. The wood much
resembles cherry in color, is close grained, moderately- hard, and shows a
handsome satiny surface. It appears well suited for the interior linish of
houses or for the better classes of cabinetwork. It is therefore desirable that
this tree should be tested for timber in countries with a temperate climate.
Since it grows at a considerable elevation above the sea, where the temperature
sometimes falls below the freezing point, the tree might be ex-pected to thrive
in Southern California and in all the Mediterranean basin. (Adapted from
Garden and Forest, vol. Jf, p. 330.)

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52606. HoLcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Johannesburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa. Seeds presented
by J. Burtt Davy, Agricultural Supply Association. Received March
11, 1921.

White kafir introduced for comparison with American-grown seeds.

52607 to 52617.

From Ambato, Ecuador. ■ Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
March 11, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.
52607. Datuba sanguinea Ruiz and Pav. Solanaceae.

"(No. 570b. Ambato, Ecuador. January 14, 1921.) Two seed pods
from the common red-flowered arborescent Datura cultivated in the vicin-
ity of Ambato, altitude about 8,500 feet."

52608 and 52609. Delostoma rosicum (Karst. and Tr.) Schum. Big-

noniaceas.

52608. "(No. 566a. Quinta Normal. Ambato. January 22, 1921.)
Choldn. A small tree, native to certain regions of Ecuador and
occasionally cultivated in parks and gardens. It is rather sus-
ceptible to frost, but will probably withstand the winters of south-
ern California and southern Florida. Its lilac-colored flowers
resemble those of the catalpa in form and size."

52609. "(No. 567a. Quinta Normal, Ambato. January 22, 1921.)
Choldn. This plant differs from 566a (S. P. I. No. 5260S), princi-
pally in the color of the flowers, which are pale lilac. It also
seems to be a trifle less frost resistant than the latter. For trial
in California and Florida."

52610. Dukanta teiacantha Juss. Verbenacese.

"(No. 562a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 22, 1921.) Chivo."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52575.

52611. JuGLANs sp. Juglandacese. Walnut.
"(No. 571a. Quito, Ecuador. January 29, 1921.) Tocte. There are

probably two species of Juglans in Ecuador which go under this name;
one of them is Juglans peruviana, the other as yet undescribed. Both are
found in the highlands- between altitudes of 6,000 and 10,000 feet ; one
or the other is abundant in nearly every town of the sierra. The tree
is sometimes called nogal, as well as tocte; the fruit is always known
by the latter name.

"Luis Cordero (Enumeraci6n Bot^nica) says of this tree in the
Province of Azuay, ' It is most useful, since it furnishes, aside from its
grateful fruit and its fine, solid, and beautiful wood, a tonic of probable
efficiency obtained from boiling the leaves.' The plant is much used by
the Indians of Imbabura Province in the preparation of dyes.

" The tocte is abundant at Ambato. It can scarcely be termed a culti-
vated species in this region, since it is not commonly planted ; but trees
which spring up around cultivated fields and in dooryards are allowed to
grow unmolested, and the fruit is utilized in a small way. The plant
strongly resembles J. nigra, but the foliage is perhaps larger. The nuts
are an inch and a half in diameter, with a very thick bony shell deeply

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 51

52607 to 52617— Continued.

corrugated on the surface, and a kernel of mild, pleasant flavor. Re-
cently the si)ecies has been utilized in Ambato as a stock plant on which
to graft J. regia.

" In Ibarra the tocte is very abundant, and the nuts are commonly sold
in the market. They are used to prepare a famous sweetmeat, the nogada
of Ibarra, made from brown or white sugar, milk, and walnut moats. At
Otavalo the tree is quite abundant, as also in the southern part of
Ecuador at Loja and Cuenca. The two species which go under this name
are very similar in character."

For an illustration of the tocte, see Plate II.

52612. Medicago sativa L. FabaceK. Alfalfa.
"(No. 563a. Ambato, Ecuador. .January 21, 1921.) Seed purchased

in the market of Ambato, near which town it was produced, at an alti-
tude of 8,600 feet. This is the common alfalfa of the Ecuadorian high-
lands, forwarded for trial in comparison with North American varieties.
It is cultivated in a region of little rainfall and on a very light, loose
sandy soil."

52613. Tacsonia tripaetita Juss. Passifloracese.

"(No. 561a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 24, 1921.) Tacso. This
species is quite distinct in habit from Tacsonia mollissima ; the plant is
a slender climber, reaching to 15 or 20 feet. The leaves are deeply 3-
lobed, with the lobes narrow ; the flowers are light pink, 3 inches broad.
The fruits are oblong, tapering slightly toward the stem, about 3 inches
in length, and orange-yellow. In flavor they are quite similar to those of
T. mollissima. For trial in California and Florida."

52614. Pbunus seeotina Ehrh. Amygdalacese. Capulln.
"(No. 564a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 24, 1921.) Capuli. Seeds

of the large-fruited variety of which scions have been sent."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52579.

52615. Pkunus cerasifera myeobalana (L.) C. Schneid. Amygdala-

cese. Plum.

"(No. 565a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 22, 1921.) Mirabel. Seeds

obtained from fruits purchased in the market of Ambato. For trial as
a stock plant."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52580.

52616. Zea mays L. Poacere. Corn.
"(No. 560a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Maiz negro

(black corn). A peculiar variety of com, obtained in the market of
Ambato. The ears are 3 to 6 inches long, tapering toward the apex, and
the kernels large, starchy, and purplish black."

52617. Astragalus sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 56Sa. Ambato, Ecuador. January 22, 1921.) An attractive
shrub common on dry liill.sides about Ambato (8,500 fcot), whence this
seect. It sometimes reaches to 6 feet in height; its compound pinnate
leaves are 3 to 5 inches long, and its lilac-puri)le poa-shaped flowers,
borne in small clusters, are about half an inch broad. The plant will
probably succeed in California and Florida, where it should be tested
iis an ornamental."

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52618. HoRDEUM DisTicHON PALMELLA Harlan. Poacese. Barley.
From Ayr, Scotland. Seeds presented by McGill & Smith (Ltd.). Received

March 11, 1921.
" Sample of a new barley for which our name is Golden Pheasant. It is a
cross between the best brewing barley in Britain and the best brewing barley
in Germany." (J. F. McGill.)

52619. Acacia tortilis (Forsk.) Hayne. Mimosaceae.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
March 21, 1921.
A tree abundant in many parts of tropical Africa and Arabia, with brown
or reddish brown extremities and straight spines 2.5 centimeters long on the
barren branches and very short, slightly recurved spines on the flowering
branches. The linear-oblong leaflets are 2 to 7 millimeters long. The capitate
flowers are in clusters of as many as five in the leaf axils. The flat, spirally
twisted linear pod is 6 to 12 centimeters long. (Adapted from Muschler,
Manual Flora of Egypt, vol. 1, p. 461.)

52620. Carica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by J. M. Westgate, Agrono-
mist in Charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March 21,
1921.

" This variety of papaya which has been under cultivation through four
generations has transmitted its characteristic flavor and texture and, to a
reasonable degree, its shape to all of the seedlings of its kind that have come
under observation. To this variety has been given the name Solo. The fruits
are quite small, in many instances being only large enough for one serving.
Most plants of the variety are hermaphrodite or bisexual, but a staminate tree
is found occasionally. Although the fruits are small, they are crowded into
the axil of nearly all the leaves and are so numerous that the yield is reason-
ably heavy, yet not equaling in total weight that of some of the large kinds. The
fruit is pyriform, somewhat irregular, colors well and uniformly before soften-
ing, and is free from the diseased spots which occur on the surface and pene-
trate the pulp of many of the large forms. The flesh is of medium thickness,
of bright-yellow color, smooth, tender almost to melting, and of delicious flavor
even near the stem end, where many papayas lack flavor. The seeds, which
are abundant, permit ready and rapid means of propagation, and, because
of the loose placenta or inner lining of the fruit to which the seeds are attached,
they are very easily removed when the fruit is prepared for serving. From the
standpoint of the home gardener, the Solo is considered one of the best of the
papayas that have been grown at the experiment station, for, although small,
its qualities of texture and flavor give it first rank." (Report of the Hawaii
Agricultural Experiment Station, 1919, p. 28.)

52621. Rhododendron racemosum Franch. Ericaceae.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds presented by Dr. Isaac Bailey Balfour,
director. Royal Botanic Gardens. Received March 19, 1921
" The amount of pink color in the flower of this species varies enormously.
We have them from pure white to forms which are pink throughout. It re-
sembles in that respect your Rhododendron vaseyi." (Balfour.)

: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 53

5262S to 52661.

From Elstree, Herts, England. Plants presented by Hon. Vicary Gibbs.
Received March 7, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Gibbs.

52622. Abies faxoniana Relid. and Wils. Pinacese. Fir.

A tree 20 to 40 meters high, with obscurely gray fissured bark and
horizontal branches; the common species in northwest Szechwan, where
it forms extensive forests. The tree is characterized by the short, broadly
ovoid scales of its very resinous winter buds, its ferruginous villose shoots,
rather short flat leaves, and by its violet-purple, oblong, densely re.«;inous
cones, 6 to 7 centimeters long. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wil-
sonianae, vol. 2, p. 42.)

52623. Abies sibirica nephkolepis Trautv. Pinacese. Fir.
A variety which dilfers from Ahies sibirica in its kidney-shaped scales

that are almost three times as broad as long and somewhat exceed the
bracts. Native to Amur, Siberia. (Adapted from Maximowics;, Primi-
tiae Florae Amiirensis, p. 260.)
For description of A. sibirica, see S. P. I. No. 42311.

52624. Abies eecurvata Masters. Pinacese. Fir.
A very remarkable species, unlike any other in its strongly deeuryed

but assurgent leaves. It is a very local species forming entire forests
in the Min Valley south of Sungpan. The tree reaches a height of 80
feet and has reddish brown bark. The leaves are deep green or very
glaucous, varying very much in this respect. The small erect brown
cones are borne in clusters at tbe ends of the branches and near the
tops of the trees. The timber is hard, resinous, and highly valued for
building purposes. (Adapted from Journal of the Linnean Society, vol.
S7, p. Jf23.)

52625. Aesculus indica (Royle) Hook. iEsculacese.

A tree 100 feet high, found at altitudes of 8,000 to 10,000 feet in north-
ern India, and flowering the latter part of June when the other horse-
chestnuts have finished. The luxuriant foliage is shining green; and
the dainty white flowers, which are borne in fairly dense racemes, have
the two small upper petals heavily blotched with yellow changing to
orange-red and the lower petals tinged with pink. (Adapted from The
Garden, vol. 16, p. 376, and from Oarderuing Illustrated, vol. 39, p. 405.)

52626. Beeberis sp. Berberidacepe. Barberry.
" Wisley seedlings."

52627. Berbeeis sp. Berberidacese. Barberry.
" Forrest No. 13208."

52628. Berbeeis sp. Berberidacese. Barberry.
" Forrest No. 1322J,."

52629. Caeagana boisi C. Schneid. Fabacese.
A variety with beautiful persistent foliage.
For further description, see S. P. I. No. 52452.

52630. Clematis Montana rubens Wilson. Ranunculacese.

A splendid spring-flowering climber which will grow almost anywhere.
It is perfectly hardy and a very free grower, ascending 15 feet in one
season. The profuse flowers are 2 to 3 inches across and soft rosy red.
(Adapted from Gauntlett, Hardy Plants Worth Growing, No. 92, p. 22.)

54 SEEDS AND PLAINTS IMPOKIED.

52622 to 52661— Continued.

52631. Clematis tangutica (Maxim.) Korsh. Ranunculace».

A superb species 10 to 16 feet high, closely related to Clematis
orietitalis, with foliage equally glaucous, flowering in July with large
bright-yellow, very abundant flowers with long-pointed petals. The fruit
forms silvery plumelike, very decorative tassels. (Adapted from
Vilmorin-Andrieux, Plantes Vivace et a Massifs, 1921, p. 29.)
52632 to 52639. Cotoneasteb spp. Malacese.

52632. " Farrer Jf03." 52636. " Forrest 1J,864:'

52633. " Forrest 33." 52637. " Forrest U948."

52634. " Forrest 5567." 52638. " Forrest U976."

52635. " Forrest A553." 52639. " Forrest 16031."

52640. Deutzia schxeideriana laxifioba Rehder. Hydrangeaceje.

A shrub 1 to 2 meters high with fuscous-purple branches and some-
what papery, elliptic, stellately hairy leaves, shining or white beneath.
The flower clusters are broadly paniculate, 3 to 6 centimeters long.
The oblong petals are about 10 millimeters long, stellately hairy on the
outer surface. The stamens, often longer than the petals, are dilated
and toothed at the tip, the teeth scarcely touching the anther. The
three graceful styles are about as long as the stamens. (Adapted
from Sargent, Plantae WiUonianae, vol. 1, p. 7.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40580.

52641. Deutzia sp. HydrangeacejB.
" Forrest No. 15681."

52642. Deutzia sp. Hydrangeacese.
" Farrer No. 109."

52643. FoRSYTHiA sp. OleacejB.
" Sport."

52644. Ilex faegesu Franch. Aquifoliacese.

A glabrous species with black bark and thick, spreading leaves 10
to 15 centimeters long, linear-lanceolate or narrowly oblong, the lower
entire and the upper remotely denticulate. The flowers are crowded in
globose cymes on pedicels 5 to 6 millimeters long, and the spreading
petals are 5 millimeters long. The globose drupes are in clusters of
three to four in the axils of the leaves. Native to Szechwan, western
China. (Adapted from Journal de Botanique, vol. 12, p. 255.)
52645 and 52646. Lavandula spic.\ L. Menthaceae. Lavender.

52645. " Variety Nana Glasnevin."

52646. "Variety Ttcickel Purple."

52647. Malus stla-estbis Mill. Malaceae. Apple.
{Pyrus malus L.)

" Variety aldenhamensis. A rooted sucker of the original tree."

52648. Paeonia lutea Delavay. Ranunculacese. Peony.
One of the most beautiful of the yellow species, found in Yunnan in

1892. It is a hardy species and is a choice plant for garden effect. The
clear-yellow flowers are about 3* inches in diameter. (Adapted from
The Garden, vol. 61, p. 267, and vol. 76, p. 416.)

JAJSrUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 55

52623 to 52661— Continued.

52649 to 52657. Philadklphus lemoinei Leraoine. Hydraugeaceae.

52649. "Avalanche." Mock orange.

A most graceful shrub 5 to 6 feet high, with whiplike slender
branches mostly erect. It has smallish lanceolate leaves, and the
parentage of Philadclphus microphyUus can be readily detected.
The handsome single fragrant flowers, in numerous small clusters,
open about June 26. (Adapted from Garden Magazine, vol. 29, p.
198.)

52650. " Bannierii."

A remarkably showy form which blossoms about June 20 ; the
long stout branches bear numerous clusters of three to four large
pure-white semidonble flowers over 2 inches across. (Adapted from
Garden Magazine, vol. 29, p. 198.)

52651. "Bouquet blanc."

A new variety of medium height, with pure-white flowers 1 inch
across, in big clusters along the branches, bending them down with
their weight.

52652. "Boule d' Argent."

A dwarf variety with large white double flowers, which are very
fragrant.

52653. "Candelabra:'

A variety 2 feet high, with large white flowers entirely covering
the branches.

52654. "Erectus."

A new, very beautiful floriferous variety.

52655. " Manteau d'Hermine."

A small neat shrub which does not grow more than 2 to 2* feet
in 10 or 12 years. The branches have a spreading habit and bear
small leaves which show strongly the characteristics of Philadelphu8
microphyUus. The double to semidouble pure-white flowers are
borne in great profusion from all the stems about June 13.

52656. "Mont Blanc"

A free-branching, excellent garden shrub 5 feet high, with slender
ascending stems. It bears profusely a wealth of pure-white fragrant
blossoms about June 13.

52657. " Oeil de pourpre."

A variety with a purple disk.
52658. PxcEA JEzoENsis (Sieb. and Zucc.) Clarr. Pinacese. Spruce.

A very beautiful hardy flat-leaved spruce 70 feet high, with branches
spreading on the ground, a dense pyramidal habit, and beautiful orange-
crimson staminate flow-ers. The leaves are silvery on the upper surface
and rich green on the lower. This is the most widely distributed of the
species of eastern Asia, ranging from the Amur region to Manchuria,
Chosen, and northern and central Japan. (Adapted from Gardeners'
CKronicle, 3d ser., vol. 3, p. 52, and from National Nurseryman, vol. 2},
p. 420.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20318.

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53622 to 52661— Continued.

52659. PicEA scHRENKiANA J^isch. and Mey. Piuacese. Spruce.
A large tree attaining a height of 100 feet, with ashy gray branchlets

and large ovoid light-brown buds. The straight or curved rigid leaves are
up to li inches long. The cylindric dark shining-brown cones are 3 to 4
inches long and 1 inch in diameter. This species forms large forests in
Turkestan, north of 41° at 4,500 to 10,000 feet altitude, and extends east-
ward through Chinese territory along the Tianshan Mountains. (Adapted
from Clinton-Baker, lUustrations of Conifers, vol. 2, p. J/8.)

52660. RuBus sp. Rosaceae. 52661. Rubus sp. Rosacese.
" Forrest No. 15329." " Forrest No. ISSSJf."

52662 and 52663.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Co.
Received February 28, 1921, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
Calif.

52662. AsiYGDALUs DAViDiANA (Carr.) Zabel. Amygdalacese.
(Prumis davidiana Franch.)

For use as stock.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46694.

52663. Pkunus sekriji.ata Lindl. Amygdalacefe. Flowering cherry.
Introduced for experimental purposes.

52664 and 52665. Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae.

Sugar cane.

From Coimbatore, India. Seeds presented by U. Vittal-Rao, Experiment
Station, Agricultural College. Received March 17, 1921. Quoted notes by
Mr. Vittal-Rao.

52664. " J 213." 52665. " Kassoer:'

52666. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timotliy.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by George
Valder, director. Department of Agriculture. Received March 24, 1921.

" Timothy grass from Glen Innes Experiment Farm. This seed is from what
is described as the best growth of timothy grass ever obtained at Glen Innes.
The plants reached a height of over 2 feet and were characterized by excep-
tionally long seed heads." {Valder.)

52667. Malus sti.'s^stris Mill. Malacese. Apple.

{Pyrus mains L.)

From Platenice, Bohemia. Cuttings presented by Dr. Rudolph Kur-Sii.

agricultural attache. Czechoslovak Legation, Washington. D. C. through

Dr. Ales Hrdlicka. curator. Division of Physical Anthropology, United

States National Museum. Received March 21. 1921.

" These cuttings came from Platenice. in Bohemia, which lies about 200

meters above sea level. I assure you that they are from the very best source.'

{Kurdz.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 57

52668. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiacese. Mango.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Plants and cuttings presented by Willis T.
Pope, Horticulturist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March
17, 1921.

" Pirie. This variety is considered the best, at least for lowhmd condi-
tions, of all the mangos that have been introduced into Hawaii. It is of
medium size, inclining to the rounded form, with a distinct beak at the
stigmatic point. The surface is smooth and when ripe is a pale yellow, beau-
tifully marked with crimson where exposed to the sun. It is practically
fiber-free, has a delightful aroma, and is as soft and juicy as a ripe peach.
The seed is easily removed, so that the fruit can be served in halves and eaten
with a spoon without the slightest inconvenience. In order to remove the
seed, it is only necessary to make a cut circling the fruit, about midway its
length, and extending as deep as the surface of the seed. Then, by a slight
twisting motion, one-half of the fruit can be separated from the seed, leaving
a smooth unbroken surface within. By cutting very slightly around the seed,
it may easily be removed from the remaining half of the mango. The flavor
is so unusually delicious as to put this mango in a class of its own in Hawaii.
The Pirie is less subject than other varietes to the black spots caused by the
fungus Collet otj-ichnm glocosporioides and, while not immune to the fruit-fly
attacks, it either possesses a high degree of resistance or is not a preferred
variety for the fly. No injured fruits were found on this variety in the station
orchards this season, though crops of several of tjje other varieties were
rendered almost worthless." {W0f<tgate, Report of the Hancaii Agricultural
Experiment Station, 1919, p. 23.)

52669 to 52689.

From Paris, France. Plants presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived February 21, 1921.

52669. Aralia cachemirica Decaisne. Araliaceae.

An unarmed herb 5 to 8 feet high, with quinately compound leaves ;
the 5 to 9 oblong-ovate leaflets, 4 to 8 inches long, are doubly serrate and
glabrous or bristly on the veins beneath. Native to the Himalayas.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30285.

52670. AuuNDiNARiA AURicoiirA Mitf. Poacese. Bamboo.
One of the most beautiful of the lesser bamboos. It forms a graceful

sheaf of slender stems 2 to 3 feet high, well clothed with a peculiarly
velvety foliage in gold and green. It appears to be quite hardy in most
places and affords a glorious break of delicate color in shrubbery, wood-
land, or a large rock garden. At all seasons it is attractive without
being aggressive and, as it never runs undergi-ound to any extent, may
be planted anywhere. (Adapted from TJie Garden, vol. 83, p. 271.)

52671. Arundinaria fastuosa (Marl.) Makino. PoacejB. Bamboo.
The loftiest and stateliest of the hardy bamboos, this is superior to and

different from Arundinaria simoni in the early fall of the stem-sheaths,
in the short, crowded branches at each joint which give to each stem-
growth a columnar appearance, and in the more tufted habit. It is
only rarely that underground suckers appear any distance away from
the parent clump, whereas in A. nimoni thej' are rampant. The dark-
green hollow stems, up to 22 feet higli, are perfectly erect and round.
except at the upper internodes which are flattened on one side. The

b

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52669 to 53689— Continued.

branches are short and very leafj'. The leaves, 4 to 8 Inches long, are
dark lustrous green above, glaucous on one side of the midrib beneath
and greenish on the other. (Adapted from Bean, Trees <ind Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 215.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42(j52.

52672. Aku.xuinakia foetunei (Van Houtte) A. and C. Riviere.

Poacese. Bamboo.

A silver-variegated bamboo, from 2 to 7 feet high, a very hardy and
free grower. The leaves. 5 inches long, are beautifully striated with
white. (Adapted from Gauntlett, Hardy Plants Wortli Groicing, No.
92, p. 285.)

52673. Akundinaeia pumila Mitf. Poacese. Bamboo.
A very pretty and ornamental little dwarf bamboo. At first one might

be tempted to confound this species with Arundinaria humilis, but closer
observation leads to the conviction that it is quite a distinct species. It
is not so tall, the bright-green leaves are darker, shorter, and narrower,
and do not taper so gradually to a point as those of A. Jiumilis. The
tessellation is clo-ser, the teeth of the serrated edges are if anything less
conspicuous, and the nodes are less well defined and far less downy ;
but. on the other hand, they have a waxy bloom not to be found in A.-,
humilis. The st^tn is much more slender and more entirely' purple,
except quite at the base. The culms are about 15 inches high, round,
hollow, very slender, and about three-eighths of an inch in circumference,
slightly flattened at the top. The internode is about 2^ inches long. The
culms are not much branched. The leaves are about 5 inches long and
up to three-fourths of an inch in breadth, rounded at the base, petiolated,
and ending rather suddenly in a fine point. They are rather rough to
the touch on both surfaces. This brilliant little plant is quite hardy
and is a very effective ornament for some rocky nook where, as it does
not seem much inclined to run at the roots, it may better be kept within
bounds than some of its family. (Adapted from Hit ford, The Bamboo
Garden, p. 98.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41924.

52674. Arundinabia pycmaea (Miquel) Kurz. Poacese. Bamboo.
A subslirub 6 inches in height, with solid branching culms and dense

foliage. The leaves are 1 to li inches long, rounded at the base, with
rough, somewhat hairy margins, bright green above and whitish pubescent
beneath. Native to Japan. (Adapted from Miquel, Annates Musei
Botanici Luyduno-Batavi, vol. 2, p. 286.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42653.

52675. BtDDLEiA davidii Franch. Loganiacese.
(B. variabilis HemsL)

"Variety prostrata." (Vihjwrin-Andrieux.)

A more or less prostrate, low-branching form with lanceolate, rela-
tively small leaves and pale flowers. Native to Hupeh, China. (Adapted
from Schneider, Ilhistriertes Handbuch der Laubholzkunde, vol. 2, p. 846.)

52676. Clematis buchaniana DC. Eanunculacese. Clematis.
A very vigorous Himalayan species which will cover a large wall space

with buoyant hairy leaves and is covered in September with cymes of

JANUAKY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 59

52669 to 52689— Continued.

pendent whitish yellow flowers which exhale a delicate perfume.
(Adapted from Vilmorin-Andrieux, Planters Vivaces et a Massifs, 102 1.
p. 2S.)

52677. CoTONEASTKK DAMMERi RAoiCANs C. Sclincid. Malacose.

This variety differs froin the typical form in its lone peduncles and
constantly one or two flowered racemes. The fruit is glohose and hrij^ht
scarlet, and the normal habit of the plant prostrate and rooting. (Adapted
from Sargent, Plantae WUsonianae, vol. 1, p. 176.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40574.

52678. Deutzia discolor Hemsl. Hydrangeaceae.
"Variety major." (Vilmorin-Anflrieux.)

A luxuriantly spreading shrub with branches so heajily laden with
flowers that the tips bend over and trail the ground. The white flowers,
larger than in the type, are sometimes slightly suffusc<l with rose.
(Adapted from Gardening Illustrated, vol. 30, p. 307.)

52679. Fragaeia daltoniana J. Gay. Rosacese.

Himalayan strawberry.

A perennial stoloniferous plant with slightly hairy petioles 2 to 3
inches long and elliptic to obovate-elliptic membranous leaflets up to
1 inch long, covered, with sparse white rigid hairs. The solitary one-
flowered scape is a little shorter than the leaves. The oblong, cylin-
dric glabrous fruit is about half an inch long. Native to alpine pastures
in the Sikkim-Himalayas. at altitudes of 10,000 to 15,000 feet. (Adapted
from Jourtial of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, vol. ^//, pt. 2, p. 206.)

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No, 48286,

52680. Feagaeia nilgeebensis Schlecht. Rosaceae.

Nilghiri strawberry.

This vigorous and hardy strawberry was introduced from Cliina under
the direction of M. Maurice de Vilmorin and is remarkable for its
tufted habit, hairy foliage, its small white flowers, and especially for its
small, insipid, white, hairy fruits. (Adapted from Journal Soci^t^
Nationale d' Horticulture, vol. 21, p. 189.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51616,

52681. Juglans intermedia vilmoeeana Carr. Juglandaceae. Walnut.
A tree 80 feet high, possibly a hybrid between the European and

American black walnut, with branches more upright than those of the
European walnut, grayish bark, and bronze-colored young shoots. The
buds are inclosed in fleshy, hairy scales. The fruit is intermediate
between that of the two parents. The slightly coriaceous smooth dark-
green ovate leaflets remain on the branches until killed by frost. The
fruit is not produced every year, and never in large quantities; it is
smooth and the nut is more deeply furrowed than that of the European
species. The seed germinates well and produces plants resejubling the
parent. (Adapted from Garden and Forest, vol. Jf, p. 52.)
For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 22525.

52682. Juglans sp. Juglandacete. Walnut.
A new species of walnut.

52683. .Iuglans sp. .Tuglandaco^e. Walnut.
"No. 6164. M. V." (Vilmorin- Andrieux.)

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52669 to 53689— Continued.

52684. Malus sikkimensis (Hook, f.) Koehne. Malacese. Crab apple.
{Pyrus sikkimensis Hook, f.)

A wild crab-apple tree, common in Sikkim, which bears fruit only
pleasantly edible when stewed with sugar. (Adapted from Records
of the Botanical Survey, India, vol. 1, No. 2, p. 11.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33057.

52685. OsMANTHus DELAVAYi Baill. Oleacese.

A beautiful evergreen shrub from southwestern China, with dense
axillary clusters of pure- white flowers. The dark-green ovate leaves are
an inch long and have serrate margins. (Adapted from Gardeners'
Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 55, p. 257.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48332.

52686. PHYLiyQSTACHYS FLExuosA A. and C. Riviere. Poaceae. Bamboo.
A graceful bamboo 8 to 10 feet high, with tall, slender, slightly zigzag

canes changing from green to bright yellow. The dark-green, rather
small leaves are bent. The plant has a most graceful aspect, the lithe
branches being swayed by the gentlest breeze. One of the hardiest of
the bamboos, this species is quite distinct. (Adapted from Oanintlett,
Hardy Plants Worth Grooving, No. 92, p. 294.)

52687. Pykacantha cbenulata (Don) Roeraer. Malacese.
{Crataegus crenulata Roxb. )

"A shrub of medium small dimensions, closely allied to Crataegus
pyracantha {Pyrancantha coccinea) having small glistening green leaves
and bearing a multitude of bright-red berries. Found on stony places at
altitudes of 3,(XX) to 5.000 feet. It is of value as a very ornamental
rockery shrub for those sections of the Unitetl States where the tempera-
ture is never very low." (F. N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40737.

52688. Pyrus sp. Malaceae.
"Mandchouriea." ( VilvioHn-Andrieu.r. )

52689. Viburnum siEBOLnii Miquel. Caprifoliacese.

A wide-spreading shrub from Japan, sometimes roacliing a height of 10
. to 15 feet. If the leaves are bruised or crushed in the hand, the odor is
anything but agreeable, but otherwise it is not noticeable. The flowers.
In large flat clusters, are cream colored or almost white and borne in
moderate-sized heads during June. In August the fruit clusters assume
a rich crimson color and are very conspicuous and ornamental, but in Sep-
tember they turn black and soon drop. (Adapted from Gardening Illus-
trated, vol. 39, p. Ji05.)

62690 to 52700. Caragana spp. Fabacese. |

From Paris, France. Cuttings presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived February 21, 1921.

52690. Caragana arborescens Lam. Siberian pea tree.

"Variety nana." {Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.)

A quaint-looking dwarf shrub with stiff contorted branches which grow
slowly. It is usually grafted on the type, from which it does not differ in \
leaf or flower. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 1, p. 288.)

I

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 61

52690 to 52700— Continued.

52691. Caragana arborescens Lam. Siberian pea tree.
"Variety sophoraefolia" (Vilmorin-Andrieax d Co.)

A form of Caragana arborescens with extremely small leaflets.
(Adapted from Schneider, lllustriertes Handbuch der Laubholzkunde, vol.
2, p. 95.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52451.

52692. Car.\gana arborescens cuneifolia (Dipp.) C. Schneid.

Siberian pea tree.
A small form of Caragana arborescens with truly cuneate leaves.
(Adapted from Schneider, lllustriertes Handbuch der Laubholdzkunde,
vol. 2, p. 95.)

52693. Caragana fbutex (L.) Koch.

A handsome bushy shrub, native to Siberia and quite hardy in Eng-
land, with smooth spreading branches and pinnate leaves with two pairs
of leaflets which are very close to each other at the point of the petiole ;
the pale-green leaflets are obovate. The bright-yellow flowers, solitary
or in pairs, are produced in the abortive shoots of the last year. The
peduncles are long and slender, jointed, and smooth. (Adapted from
Sweet, British Flower Garden, vol. 3, p. 227.)

52694. Caragana frutex (L.) Koch.

"Variety pygmaea." {Vilniorin-Andrieux d Co.)
A dwarf form.

52695. Caragana frutex (L.) Koch.

"Variety sylvatica." {Vilmorin-Andrieux d Co.)

52696. Caragana grandiflora DC.

A densely branching shrub with shining brown bark oi-naraeuted with
white longitudinal streaks. The spiny stipules are reflexed and spread-
ing; the paired spiny mucronate leaves, 4 to 7 centimeters long, are
clustered at the tips of the branclilets. The ovate-oblong shining leaflets
are cuneate at the base and 1 to 10 millimeters long. The yellow flow-
ers, 6 to 10 millimeters long, ai"e often solitary on peduncles 10 to 12
millimeters long. (Adapted from Komarov, Acta Horti PetropoUtam,
vol. 29, p. 219.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30546.

52697. Caragana microphylla Lam.

"Variety glomerata arenaria." {Vilmorin-Andrieux d Co.)
A form of Caragana microphylla, variety glomerata, which has a rachis
about 6 to 7 centimeters long and ovate or elliptic leaves about 2 to 6
centimeters long. (Adapted from Komarov, Acta Horti Petropolitani,
vol. 29, p. 350.)

52698. Caragana pygmaea (L.) DC.

A handsome shrub with small leaves and yellow flowers, which grows
spontaneously in hilly places in the southern provinces of Russia, espe-
cially about the River Tschargurban, also in great abundance in all the
provinces south of Lake Baikal. In cultivation it rarely exceeds 4 feet,
but in its wild state it is often 6 feet high with a stem 2 inches thick.
_ The shoots wben old are long and flexible, of bright-yellow color, and are

23564—23 5

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52690 to 52700— Continued.

made into flyflaps by the inhabitants of the country where it grows
wild. The shoots are much tougher than those of any of our cultivated
osiers and are better suited to be used for tying. The hard, dull-brown
wood is strealied with red and is well adapted for veneering. (Adapted
from Edivards's Botanical. Register, vol. 12, p. 1021.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42282.

52699. Cakagana sibikica Medic.

A Siberian species of the ornamental Caraganas, shrubs grown chiefly
for their bi'ight-yellow flowers. The leaves are abruptly pinnate, with
small entire leaflets. The pods are terete, linear, and straight.

52700. Cabagana sp.
An unidentified form.

52701. LiTCHi cHiNENSis Sonner. Sapindacese. Lychee^

(Nephelmm litchi Cambess.)
From Zarfarwal, Punjab, India. Seeds presented by H. S. Nesbitt, American

United Presbyterian Mission. Received January 25, 1921.
" This is counted a delicious fruit here, and the barky shell inclosing the sweet
juicy pulp makes it easily transportable." (Nesbit.)
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 51472.

52702 to 52714.

From Paris, France. Cuttings presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received February 21, 1921.

52702. CoKNus walteki AA^angerin. Cornaceae.

A tree 40 feet high, with white flowers and blue-black fruits, growing in
woodlands at 900 to 2.000 feet altitude in western Hupeh, China.
(Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 576.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34566.

52703. Hyurangea sp. Hydrangeacese.
Received without description.

52704. LoNicERA sp. Capri foliaceae.
Received without notes.

52705. X PopuLUS rasumowskiana Schroed. Salicaceje. Poplar.
A hybrid between Populus nigra and P. stiaveolens. It is a large tree

with roundish leaves smaller than in P. petrovskoe. The shoots are-
cylindi-ical. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. IS, p. 108.)

52706. RiBES CYNOSBATI L. Grossulariaceae. Gooseberry.
A shrub about 6 feet high, native to eastern North America, with reddish

purple fruits, scarcely half an inch in diameter and more or less covered
with slender prickles. (Adapted from Jacquin, Hortiis Botanious Yin-
dohonensis, seu Plantarum Rariorum, pi. 123.)

52707. RiBES LONGEKACEMOSUM Franch. Grossulariacete. Currant.
"This species, found in the mountains of western China, bears large

black fruits of good flavor in racemes a foot and a half long." {E. H^
^Yilson, A Naturalist ih Western China, vol. 2, p. 31.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51617.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1'J'21. 63

52702 to 52714— Continued.

52708. RiBES PETBAEUM Wulf. GrossulariaceJB. Currant.

Another of the red currant group widely spread in a state of nature in
Europe and North Africa. It lias no value as an ornamental shrub, its
flowers being green suffusetl with purple, somewhat bell shaped, in
horizontal or slightly nodding racemes 3 or 4 inches long. The leaves
are more deeply lobed than in the common red currant, and the lobes are
pointed. The fruit is roundish, flattened somewhat at the end, red. and
very acid. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and SJiruJ)s Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. Jf09.)

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 40472.

52709. Kibes peteakum ca'ucasicum (Bieb.) .Tancz. Grossulariaccie.

Currant.

A shrub 1 to 3 meters high, with glabrous shoots and rounded leaves
up to 13 centimeters broad and 12 centimeters long, ordinarily five
lobed, the lobes little developed. The reddish llowers ai'e in racemes
up to 10 centimeters long. The receptacle is furnished with five tuber-
cles below the petals, and the fruit is red or blackish purple. (Adapted
from Janczewski, Monorjraphie des GrosGillicrs, p. 290.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40426.

52710. RiBES ussuRiENSE Jancji. Grossulariaceie. Currant.
A much-branched shrub 1 millimeter high, producing rhizomes like

those of Riles aureum; the shrub has an odor resembling that of
camphor. The glabrous leaves dotted below with yellow glands are 8
centimeters long and broad and three to five lobed. The loose arched
racemes, 1 to 1^ centimeters long, bear five to nine whitish flowers
briefly campanulate. The round fruit, as large as a currant, is black
(greenish blue before ripening), not aromatic, and with greenish,
slightly sweet acidulous flesh. The small ovoid seeds have a greenish
gelatinous coating and an inflated funiculus. The fruit falls as soon
as it is ripe and the seeds germinate in 22 to 50 days. The floral buds
are very sensitive to winter cold. (Adapted from Janczetoski, Mono-
graphie des Groseilliers, p. 349.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40488.

52711. Rises vilmorini Jancz. Grossulariaceae. Currant.
A shrub 2 meters high, with glabrous branches which are reel

when young. The development and flowering are very slow ; the smaTl
cordate leaves are 2 to 3 centimeters long and wide and are covered on
the under surface with glandular hairs. The small greenish flowers are
sometimes slightly tinged with brownish red and are in small clusters
of two to eight. The small round black, glabrous fruit is capped with
the flower, which does not dry up. Tlie slightly sweetish flesh is pale
or veined with purple-black. The fruit ripens in August and remains
unchanged on the bush until October. Native to middle China, Tibet,
and Yunnan. (Adapted from M6iiunres Soci6t6 Physique et Ilistoire
Natnrelle, Geneve, vol. 35, p. Ji62.)

52712. Spiraea myrtilloides Rehder. llosacese. Spirea.
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 52459.

52713. Syringa chinensis Willd. 01eace«. Lilac.
A deciduous bush of dense rounded habit, 10 to 15 feet high, with

flowers of the common lilac shade, intermediate in size between those

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52702 to 52714— Continued.

of the conmion and Persian lilacs, and in somewhat loose clusters. The
growths made during the sununer produce the following May a pair of
flower trusses 3 to 6 inches long at each joint toward the end, so that
the whole makes a heavy archinsx, compound panicle. The seeds are
fertile only occasionally. Native to China. (Adapted from Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 566.)
Received as Syrinffa con-elata, which is now referred to S. chinensls.

52714. Viburnum sp. Caprifoliaceoe.
Received without description.

52715 to 52735.

From Ambato, Ecuador. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
February 12. 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

52715. BuNcHOSiA aemkniaca (,Cav.) DC. Malpigliiaceuv

"(No. 541a. Banos. near Aiiihuto, Ecuador, 6,000 feet altitude. Jan-
uary 10, 1921.) Ciruela verde or ciruela silvestre. This species is con-
sidered to be indigenous in the Pastaza Valley below Banos. It is com-
monly cultivated in the latter town, and occasionally in the gardens of
Ambato. but the climate of the latter region is slightly too cool for it.
In Loja it is well known, as also in Otavalo and Ibarra. The plant
attains about 15 feet in height and is quite attractive. The glossy deep-
green leaves are elliptic-acuminate, 3 to 6 inches long, and rather leath-
ery; the small yellow flowers are produced in short axillary racemes.
The fruits are round or nearly so, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, and light
green to yellowish green. Within the thin delicate skin is a mass of
cream-colored, vei-y sweet pulp in which one or two large seeds are em-
bedded. The plant is probably too tender for any section of the Unitetl
States except southern Florida."

52716. Carica sp. Papayacese. Chamburo.
"(No. 54Ga. Ambato. Ecuador. .January 12, 1921.) This plant is

called chilhuaeati in the gardens of Imbabura Province, where it is quite
connnon; the same name is aliso used at Quito, where the species is fairly
well known. In Tungurahua Province it is termed chamburo. while in
the Azuay it is known as siglalon. In Loja it is more frequently seen
as a wild than as a cultivated plant and is called chamburo. Its zone is
approximately from 0,000 to 10.000 feet.

" The plant, which reaches a height of 15 to 20 feet, has a trunk some-
what stouter than that of the papaya and leaves which strongly resemble
those of the latter in size and character. It is irregularly dinecious, at
least when brought under cultivation. I have seen at Ambato plants
bearing principally staminate flowers, but carrying at the same time a
good number of fruits apparently normal in form and size. Many speci-
mens produce pistillate flowers onl:.-, and some staminate only. The
fruits, which are sold in the markets of numerous interandean towns,
are elliptic, sharply pointed at the apex, and deeply Ave ribbed. By
means of this latter characteristic they can easily be distinguished from
those of the higacho {Carica sp.. S. P. I No. 53758). They are deep
orange when fully ripe, and possess a fragrance quite distinct from that
of the papaya. The flesh is about half an inch in thickness ; it is eaten
usually after cooking in the form of a sweet conserve. The numerous

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52715 to 52735— Continued.

seeds, resembling those of the papaya in size, are embedded in a gelati-
nous translucent pulp which fills the central cavity of the fruit and is
sometimes eaten. The species Is indigenous in the Andes of northern
South America. In the vicinity of Bogota, Colombia, it is abundantly
cultivated. It is probably sufficiently hardy to withstand the winters of
southern California and southern Florida."

For an illustration of the chamhuro, see Plate III.
52717. RuBUS GLAUCUS Benth. Rosacese. Andes berry.

"(No. 557a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Mora de Ca.'<tilla.
The Andean raspberry, the common dark maroon-fruited variety. Tliis
excellent fruit, native to the mountainous regions of Ecuador (a.s well
as to several other tropical American countries) has received a certain
amount of cultui'al attention at Ambato, Quito, Otavalo. and Ibarra,
with the result that several varieties have originated. At Ambato there
are two, the common sort with dark maroon-colored fruits and another
with light-red fruits, somewhat more delicate in flavor than tliose of
the common sort. The plant is half-climbing in habit and a vigorous
grower. It covers arbors and fences, or can be trained into bush form,
making a clump about 10 feet broad and high. The stems are round and
covered with a thick whitish bloom ; the leaves are trifoliolate, with the
leaflets ovate-lanceolate, long-acuminate, serrate, about .S inches in length,
light green above and whitish below. The flowers are produced in
terminal racemes sometimes a foot in length ; they are white and about
an inch in diameter. The fruits are oblong-oval, often an inch long,
and composed of a large number of drupelets crowded closely together.
The seeds are not so large as to be troublesome in the mouth, nor are
they hard ; the flavor resembles that of certain northern raspberries,
being rich, aromatic, and very pleasant. Although excellent when
eaten with sugar and cream, the fruit is more commonly used in Ecuador
to prepare a sweet conserve or the sirup made in Otavalo, called jarope
de mora, from which an excellent refresco is made.

" This plant grows on soils of various types, from clay to light sandy
loams. It will probably require intelligent pruning to make it fruit
abundantly. I believe it possesses great possibilities when cultivated
in the southern and southwestern United States, since its fruits are
larger than any of the raspberries we now grow and of excellent quality."
52718 and 52719. Zea mays T>. Poacese. . Corn.

52718. "(No. 543a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 11, 1921. l Mnrochn
Wancf). An excellent white flint corn, grown in the vicinity of
Ambato. It is used principally as human food, after grinding
and preparation in the form of mazaviorra (a sort of corn-meal
mush) ; it is also used to make chicha, a fermented beverage.
Of interest to those engaged in corn breeding."

52719. "(No. Ii42a. Ambato, Ecuador. January 11. 1921.) Mais
amarillo. Yellow starchy corn grown in the vicinity of Ambato,
at an altitude of about 8,0(X) feet. For those interested in corn
breeding."

52720, Prunus serotina Ehrh. Amygdalacefe. Capulin.

"(No, 544 Ambato, Ecuador, January 12, 1921.) Ambato cherry.

This is a remarkable and most excellent variety of the capulin, famous

throughout Ecuador. The parent tree is growing on the hacienda of

66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52715 to 52735— Continued.

Victor Oviedo, at Catiglata, near Ambato ; it is usually known, however,
as the ' Gonzales tree,' from the name of a former owner of the property.

" In size and quality of fruit this variety is far superior to the great
majority of capulis seen in Ecuador and other tropical American coun-
tries. It is worthy of propagation by grafting and should be planted in
all those regions where the capull can be grown. It will probably s\ic-
ceed in California, and perhaps also in the Gulf States. It would be a
valuable acquisition for the highlands of Mexico and Centnil America, as
well as for other tropical countries where there are plateaus or cultivated
regions at altitudes between 6,000 and 10,000 feet.

" The parent tree is probably very old and is one of the largest capulins
I have seen. It is about 50 feet high and has a spread of 60 feet. Its
fruits, which are very abundantly produced during the first months of
the year (from January to March), are as large as the Black Tartarian
cherry of California (three-quarters of an inch in diameter), dark ma-
roon, with soft juicy flesh and a seed of about the same size as that of
our northern cherries. The flavor is sweet and very agreeable, with a
faint trace of bitterness if the fruit is not fully ripe."
52721. Carica sp. Papayacefe. Babaco.

"(No. 547. Aanbato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) This is called
babaco throughout the interandean region of Ecuador, where it is culti-
vated in many places, from Loja Province northward to Carchi Province.
I have never seen it except in cultivation, and this only between 6,000 and
10,(KX) feet in altitude ; nor have flowers other than purely pistillate ones
been found on any of the numerous plants examined.

" This is, in fact, the most remarkable and v.iluable of the several In-
teresting species of Carica cultivated in Ecuador. Because of its large
fruits, which yield an excellent sauce, because of the relatively low tem-
peratures which the plant can withstand, and because of its habit of
producing seedless fruits it is worthy of attention in other countries. It
is a smaller plant than Carica papaya, rarely reaching more than 10 feet
in height. The stem is usually slender, especially when the plants are
set closely together, as they are in the small commercial plantations of
Ambato. The leaves are glabrous like those of the higacho (Carica
sp., S. P. I. No. 53578), but with fewer lobes than in the latter. The
fruits are commonly about a foot long and 3 to 5 inches in diameter;
they are truncate at the base, sharply acute at the apex, and conspic-
uously 5-angled in transverse outline. The flesh is about half an inch
in thickness, nearly white, distinctly fragrant, and very acid. It is eaten
only after cooking. The large cavity in the center of the fruit contains
a quantity of white cottony substance and occasionally a few seed*.
The latter are possibly produced when the flowers are fertilized with
pollen of other species of Carica (since staminate flowers of the babaco
are not seen in cultivation).

" The plant is propagated by cuttings and in no other manner.
Whether it represents a wild species which I have not seen, or whether it
has been derived by cultivation from the higacho, I am unable to say;
the latter hypothesis does not appear unreasonable. It is worthy of a
careful trial in California and Florida."

Fruits of the babaco are shown in Plate IV.

Inventory 55, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate III.

The Chamburo, an Interesting Relative of the Papaya. Carica sp.,

S. P. I. No. 52716.

The chamburo is indigenous in the Andes of northern South America and will i)robably be
sufficiently hardy to wthstand the winters of southern California and southern Florida.
The fruit flesh is'half an i.ich thick and is usually calcn. after being cooked, in I he form of a
sweet conserve. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Bancs, Tungurahua, Ecuador, .March
11, 1921; P18482FS.)

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate IV.

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate V.

A Red-Fruited Variety of the Andes Berry. (Rubus glaucus
Benth., S. p. I. No. 52734.)

The Andes berrv is one of the most promisiiit; fruits of Ihis group introducod from Soulh
America, and the berries of the red-fruited variety (which is very rarei have a nior(' deli-
cate flavor than those of the common purpHsh fruited form. The lu.scious fruits re-
semble our blackberries, and some varieties arc said to be superior in navor. (Photo-
graphed by Wilson Popenoe, near Ambato, Ecuador, .January, 1921; P183.y;FS.)

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VI.

The Talipot Palm of Tropical Asia. (Corypha umbraculifera L.,

S. P. I. No. 52802.;

Often grov\ing to a height of more than 80 feet, this giant palm attains a spread of about 200
square feet. The seeds are dyed red and sold as coral for beads, the pith of the trunk jnelds
a kind of sago, and the leaves are made into fans and mats. It will probably do well in
Porto Rico, and in the Canal Zone and other parts of tropical America. (Photographed by
J. F. Rock, Okima, Burma, January, 1921; (P22686FS.

JANUAKY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 67

52715 to 52735— Continued.

52722 to 52730. Solanum tubebosxim L. Solanaceae. Potato.

52722. "(No. 555. Anibato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Calvache
potato, grown near Ambato. This is a productive and late-matur-
ing variety, grown mainly at the lower altitudes. The tubers are
elliptic-obovate and compressed to long and slender in form, of
medium size, with a light rose-pink surface marked with very few
and shallow eyes. The flesh is white and of good quality."

52723. "(No. 551. Ambato, Ecuador. .January 12, 1921.) Dominga
potato, grown near Ambato. This variety, which is cultivated at
the lower altitudes of this region, is moderately productive. The
tubers are medium sized, roundish oval, light rose colored, with
white flesh of good quality. One of the most important commercial
varieties."

52724. "(No. 552. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Huagra-
singa potato, grown near Ambato. This is a late-maturing variety,
with tubers irregularly round, pale yellow brown, with violet-
colored areas around the rather deep eyes. The flesh is white,
of fair quality. It is slightly resistant to late-blight and is grown
at both high and low altitudes."

52725. "(No. 549. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Inglesa
potato, gro\vn near Ambato. This moderately productive, late-
maturing variety has round, good-sized tubers of dark violet, with
moderately numerous and deep eyes. The flesh is white and of
good quality. This has proved at Ambato to be the most resistant
to late-blight of all the varieties tested."

52726. "(No. 554. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Leona
potato, grown near Anibato. A late-maturing, productive variety
which is most successful at the higher altitudes. The tubera are
round, medium to large, brown, the eyes few and not very deep.
The flesh is white, and superior in quality to that of all others
cultivated in the Ambato region. The keeping qualities of the
variety are excellent."

52727. "(No. 550. Ambato, Ecuador, January 12, 1921.) Leona
Pazmina potato, grown near Ambato. This late-maturing and
moderately productive potato yields tubers of oval to round
form, medium size, dark-red color, with moderately few and not
very deep eyes. The flesh is white and of excellent quality. The
plant, which grows best at high altitudes, is moderately resist-
ant to late-blight. The variety keeps better than most of the
others known at Ambato."

52728. "(No. 556. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Mansana
potato, grown near Ambato. This productive and late-matur-
ing variety, cultivated mainly at the lower altitudes of the Ambato
region, produces tubers of irregularly round form, medium size,
with a rose-pink surface and rather numerous and deep eyes
marked with yellow. The flesh is white and of good quality.
The plant is not resistant to late-blight."

52729. " (No. 548. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Tabla
potato, grown near Ambato. This is one of the largest potatoes
cultivated in Ecuador. The plant is very productive, and the
tubers, which mature rather late in the season, are elongated,

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IM^PORTED.

52715 to 52735— Continued.

flattened, light red, with few and not very deep eyes. The flesh
is white and of good quality. The plant has shown itself fairly
resistant to late-blight."
52730. "(No. 553. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Yungara
potato grown near Ambato. This productive and late-maturing
variety yields o"blong medium-sized tubers, light rose colored
with yellow areas around the few and not very deep eyes. The
flesh is white and of good quality ; the plant is not resistant to late-
blight. One of the important commercial potatoes of central
Ecuador."

52731. Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Duchesne. Rosacea^.

Chilean strawberry.

"(No. ."»0. Guachi Grande, near Ambato. Ecuador. .Taiuiary 12. 1921.)
Ambato strawberry. Of unusual interest for culture in the Southwest."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52576.

52732. Pyrus communis L. Malaeeai. Pear.

"(No. 540. Ambato, Ecuador. .lanuary 11, 1921.) Pera nacional or
pera comun, from a huerta near Ambato. For trial as stock plants.

" This small pear, probably introduced into Ecuador by the Spaniards
in colonial tinies, is cultivated commercially In the vicinity of Ambato,
whence the fruits are carried to Quito, Guayaquil, and other points in
the Republic. It is also grown in the Azuay, near Cuenca. Propagation
is by suckers which spring up abundantly beneath the old trees.

" The species is vigorous in habit, trees sometimes reaching 25 feet
In height and producing their fruits in great abundance. The ripening
season at Ambato is from .January to March. The fruit is pyriform, an
Inch or slightly more in length, yellow, and flrm in texture even when
fully ripe. The flesh is white, rather mealy, not very juicy, and of a
mild, pleasant flavor. It is very rare for any seeds to be found. The
plant is often used at Ambato as a stock on which to graft the large-
fruited pears known as peras de manteca."

52733 and 52734. Ktibus gt.aucus Benth. Rosaceje. Andes beri-y.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52717.

52733. "(No. 539. Ambato, Ecuador. January 11, 1921.) Mora de
CasHlla, or Andes berry."

52734. "(No. .545. Ambato, Ecuador. January 12, 1921.) Mora de
Castilla. A red-fruited variety of this excellent Andean berry, ob-
tainefl from Prof. Abelardo Pachano. This variety is rare, and its
fruits are of a more delicate flavor than the common sort. It
should have a careful trial in the southern and southwestern
United States."

For a more thorough discussion of this berry the reader is re-
ferred to the Journal of Heredity, vol. 12, pp. 387 to 393.

A fruiting spray and several fruits of the Andes berry (natural
size) are shown in Plate V.
52735. Datura sanguinea Ruiz and Pav. Solanaceae.

"(No. 558b.) Fi-om a dooryard in Ambato. Seed pods of the common
datura cultivated as an ornamental plant in the vicinity of Ambato. The
flowers are orange-red."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 69

53736. DiGiTARiA ExiLis (Kippist) Stapf. Poace«e. Fundi ^ass.

From Sierra Leone, Africa. Seeds presented by D. W. Scniiaiid, Direc-
tor of Agriculture, Njala, Mano. Received Marcli 23, 1921.

"An annual grass, much resembling crabgrass, grown by Nigeri.m tribes
as a supplementary food grain. This grass, called by natives 'fundi,' is often
grown in the millet fields, and yields a crop of fine set^l which is made into
flour for the preparation of a kind of porridge. Fundi was known in Africa
in 1798, but it was first brought into England in 1842 by R. Clarke, who de-
scribes the grain as about the size of mignonette seed. It is sown in May or
June, carefully weeded in August, and ripens in September. The plant grows
to a height of 18 inches, and the slender stems bend to earth by the weight of
the grain. It prefers light or even rocky soil. Clarke says the grain is 'deli-
cious ' for food. Fundi was tested at IMcNeill, Miss., in 1920, and it is believed
that it will give from three to five cuttings of hay in a season or a larger
amount of pasturage." (C V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49524.

52737 and 52738. Tritioum aestivum L. Poacese.

(T. vuigare Viii.) Common wheat.

From St. Jean le Blanc, Orleans, France. Seeds presented by M. Edmond
Versin. Received March 11, 1921. Quoted notes by M. Versin.

52737. " BU de Chine No. 1. Extra early, a little bearded ; this took a
diploma of honor as the finest head at Bordeaux, France."

52738. " Bl4 de Chine No.- 2.. Very early and beardless."

52739. Prunus armeniaca L. Amygdalacese. Apricot.

From Haifa, Palestine. Seeds presented by Amram Khazanoff, Jewish

Colonization Association. Received March 11, 1921.

" Seeds of the Mnsmnsh kelabi, the bitter-kerneled apricot or dog's apricot,

which is used in the Dama.scus region as stock for grafting the apricot under

irrigation. The fruit of the Musmush kelabi is used for the manufacture of

apricot paste, or kamr-ed-din." {Khazanoff.)

52740 to 52744.

From Medellin, Colombia. Seeds presented by W. O. Wolcott. Received
March 17, 1921.

52740. Cyphomandra betacea (Cav.) Sendt Solanacere. Tree-tomato.
An evergreen, semiwoody plant, cultivated throughout the Tropics
for its edible, ovoid, smooth-skinned fruits. When mature these reddish
yellow fruits have an agreeable subacid flavor and although pleasant
when eaten fresh are used chiefly for stewing and for jam or preserves.

52741 to 52743.' Poacese.

" These grasses grow from 2 to 4 feet tall. They apparently require
very little moisture, for I gathered some from cracks in the rocks. The
natives say they are fine for fattening stock." {Wolcott.)

52741. Andropogon minarum (Nees) Kunth. Beard-grass.

A large perennial grass allied to the bluestem of the eastern
United States.

70 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

52740 to 52744^Contmued.

52742. Mklinis minutifloba Beauv. Molasses grass.

A stout perennial with viscid pubescent foliage and narrow many-
flowered panicles of very small awned spikelets. (Adapted from
.Hitchcock, United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin
No. 772.)

52743. Pennisetum setosum (Swartz) L. Rich. Mission grass.

A tall perennial grass related to pearl millet; native to South
America and Central America.

52744. ViciA FABA L. Fabaceae. Broad bean.

" The beans are native here. The natives use them as food and
also as stock feed. The stalks grow very rank, from 2 to 3 feet
high, and are from one-fourth to one-half of an inch thick ; they are
covered with heavy Iea^es all the way from the ground up. The
natives call them hubas silvestre." (Wolcott.)

52745 to 52751.

From Moulmein, Burma. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
March 18, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

52745. Annona BErricuLATA L. Annonacese. Custard-apple.
" Seed from choice and delicious fruits of ' huHock's-heart.' "

52746. Bauhinia malabarica Roxb. Caesalpiniaceas.

"(Western Siam. December 16. 1920.) A large tree 30 to 40 feet in
height, with a large round crown and thousands of long pendent racemes ;
flowers not seen ; found in dense forest near Raheng, western Siam." -

52747. Bauhii^ia sp. Caesalpiniacese.

"(Myawaddi, Burma. December 21. 1920.) A shrub or small tree
in dry forests of eastern Burma, one day's journey from the Siamese
boundary. The flowers are arranged in threes in the axils of all the
leaves, standing erect on the upper surface of the branches."

52748. BoMBAX insigne Wall. Bombacacese. Cotton tree.
" A large forest tree of the lowland jungle found along the banks of

the Meping River, western Siam. The tree reaches a height of 80 to 100
feet. The floss is used by the natives for stuffing pillows ; it is also
spun."

52749. Ipomoea horsfalliae Hook. Convolvulacese. Morning-glory.

" Variety briggsii. A splendid crimson-flowered morning-glory which
reaches large dimensions and is. of course, a perennial. It flowers for
many months during the year, especially during the cold season ; the
crimson flowers are borne in large clusters."

52750. Lagerstkoemia sp. Lythraceae.

" An ornamental tree 30 feet in height, with showy pink flowers. It
grows in the very dry jungle beyond Palut, western Siam, with Strychnos
nux-vomica, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Cassia fistula, etc. It is worthy
of cultivation."

52751. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Bice.
" Black rice from Oktada Martaban ; fresh seed from this year's

yield."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 71

52752 and 52753. Lupinus spp. Fabaceae.

From Paris, France. Seeds prestMited hy Vilmoriu-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived March 30. 1921.

52752. Lupinus aluus L. Fabaceae. White lupine.
" A tall-growiug lupine witli white flowers. The variety imUjari-'i is

cultivated in southern Europe. Formerly this variety was cultivated
in Germany but usually does not mature there. The bitter principle
in both seeds and plants make the crop useful only for green manuring.
In Germany it has been superseded by the yellow lupine." (.4. ./.
Pieters.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39347.

52753. Lupinus luteus L. Fabaceae. Yellow lupine.
" A species native to southern Europe and cultivated especially in

Germany for green manure. It is more resistant to drought than the
white, and will thrive on thin, lime-poor soils. This plant does not
make as large a mass of growth as the white but ripens earlier." (.-1. ,/.
I'ieters.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39349.

52754. AvicENNiA OFFICINALIS L. Verbeiiacese. White mangrove.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Cuttings presented by Adn. Hernandez,
director, Bureau of Agriculture. Received February 9, 1922.

A small Philippine tree found along the outer edges of swamps; the dark-
green, leathery leaves are hairy beneath and about 4 inches long. The small,
orange-yellow flowers are borne in few-flowered heads, and the fruit is a sin-
gle-seeded capsule. The wood is hard, heavy, difficult to split, and is rarely
attacked. ))y beetles. (Adapted from Brotcn, Minor Products of Philipinne
Forests, vol. 1, p. SO.)

52755. Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. Euphorbiacese.

(A. triloba Forst.) Lumbang.

From Dania, Fla. Nuts presented by George W. Bloom. Received De-
cember 20, 1920. Numbered March 31, 1921.

" Candleniit. The tree is 50 feet high with a spread of 30 feet. It bore 2
bushels or more of nuts. Three young plants that came up under the tree
were pulled up and planted in cans in the latter part of August, and they are
now 2 feet high ; these will be planted on my place here in Dania the last of
this month. There are also two plants from nuts sprouted in cans. Three
uncracked nuts were planted and three that were cracked just enough to break
the shell. Two of the cracked nuts developed into trees. The nuts have been
given to everyone that cared to try or plant them. Apparently the kernels
are not injurious, as they have been eaten by a number of children with no
noticeable ill effects." {Bloom.)

52756 to 52773.

From Bedford, England. Plants presented by Laxton Bros. Received
^larch 15, 1921. Quoted notes from Laxton, Strawberries and Small
Fruits, 1919 and 1920.

52756. Fragaria moschata Duchesne. Rosaceae. Hautbois strawberry.
" Royal. A fine alpine form, with rich aromatic flavor."

52757. Fragaria vesca L. Rosaceae. Wood strawberry
" Red Alpine. The best form of alpine strawberry."

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52756 to 52773— Continued.

52758 to 52762. Fkagabia spp. Rosacese. Garden strawberry.

52758. ''International. A plant of very compact growth and robust
habit, producing long, leathery, vigorous foliage and very hand-
some wedge-shaped fruit which ripens about midseason. The
l)right. glowing-scarlet f ru t lias white flesh, very rich in flavor,
and particularly firm and solid in texture."

52759. •' King George Y. A fine, new, early, forcing, and outdoor
strawberry raised by cros.sing Louis Gauthier X Royal Sovereign.
It is a really magnificent fruit quite as large as, if not larger than,
Sovereign, but it ripens nearly a week earlier, when grown side
by side. The fruit is the brightest scarlet, but the flesh is orange-
red throughout. The flavor is delicious, excelling Royal Sorr reign
or any other forcing strawbeiTy with which we are acquainted.
It is a heavier cropper than Sovereign, forms splendid crowns,
and sets and swells particularly freely."

52760. " La Perle. A very fine everbearing variety of French origin.
The large light-scarlet fruit has firm sweet flesh."

52761. " J/oiHc/op. A hybrid between Bedford Chainpian and Lar-
ton, producing fruit which combines size with flavor. A particu-
larly vigorous grower thro^ving out a profusion of very bold large
trusses of firm-textured, coxcomblike fruits. The color is very
rich and the flavor good ; both the outer skin and inner flesh are
firm, which qualities will enable it to bear packing and transit
well."

52762. " White Perpetual. A hybrid between Louis Gauthier and
St. Antoine; it is a true perpetual throwing up its trusses of large,
nearly white fruits until stopi>ed by frost in November. The
flaA'or is very sweet and luscious. The habit Is similar to that of
St. Antoine."

52763 to 52772. RuBrs idaeus L. Rosaceae. European raspberry.

52763. "Abundance. The richest flavored raspberry in cultivation,
a red raspberry seedling raised in the Lincolnshire fruit-growing
district, where it is being largely planted. The plant is a very
strong grower and enormous cropper."

52764. " Baum forth. Baumforth's seedling is one of the best for
general use ; it produces an abundance of large dark-crimson excel-
lent-flavored fruits."

52765. " Bountiful. The strongest grower and heaviest cropper in
existence. The canes are strong and vigorous and entirely self-
supporting. The handsome bright-crimson conical fruit is larger
than that of Superlative; it is borne on long trusses. The flesh
is sweet and juicy, but is firm and stands travel well. While
Superlative and older sorts become worn out after many years'
propagating from canes, this variety has all the vigor of a seed-
ling. It is an improvement on the Bedford, which it resembles in
color of fruit and foliage, except that the color is of a darker
tint than that variety ; the firm fruit is also larger and equally
good in flavor."

52766. " Devon. A fine new red raspberry with a large conical fruit
of fine flavor and bright color. A very strong grower."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 78

52756 to 52773— Continued.

52767. " Hornet. A form with round deep-red berries produced in
great clusters."

52768. "Magnum lioitutn. An early fruiting raspberry with sweol
white fruit, better than that of Anttcerp."

52769. " Merveille de Rouye. A fine autuinu-fruiting raspberry,
bearing in September on the young growtli made in the same suni-
nuM-, large, vei-y sweet fruits."

52770. " Norivich Wonder. An old but useful variety, bearing
"abundantly lai-ge excellent-flavored fruit."

52771. " October Red. An autumn-fruiting raspberry."

52772. " Semper Fidelis. A good cropper coming in after the others
are over, it is more acid than others, and useful for preserving."

52773. RuBUS sp. Kosacese. Blackberry.

"Edward Laaigley. A variety selected after many years' trial by
E. M. I^angley, of Bedford, from the best of our common wild black-
berries ; it has proved to be a very fine acquisition under cniltivation. It
is better in flavor and crop than any of the American sorts."

52774. LiNUM usiTATissiMUM L. Linacese. Flax.

From Gizeh, Egypt. Seeds presented by the director. Horticultural Sec-
tion. Received March 25, 1921.
For experimental purposes.

52775. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacese. Lima bean.

From Holguin, Cuba. Seeds presented by Thomas R. Towns. Received
March 24, 1921.
" Pole beans that are common here in Cuba. Instead of being annuals, they
are perennials and bear several crops during the year. They bear abundantly
and are rich and mealy." (Toions.)

52776 to 52784. Linum spp. Linacese. Flax.

From IMontevideo, Uruguay. Seeds presented by Sr. Luis Guillot, Di-
reccion General de Paseos Publicos. Received March 23, 1921.

52776. Linum AFKiCANUit L.

A species with opposite linear-lanceolate leaves and terminal peduncu-
late flowers. Native to South Africa.

52777. I-iNUM CORYMBIFEUUM Desf.

A species with erect stems, 6 to 10 decimeters high, branching above
into dichotomous, corymbose, filiform branchlets. The lanceolate, erect,
scattered leaves are 13 to 35 millimeters long, and the yellow flowers are
borne singly on short pedicels. Native to northwestern Africa. (Adapted
from Desfontaines, Flora Atlantica, vol. 1, p. 279.)

52778. Ltxum granuiflorum Desf.

A perennial Algerian plant, .30 to 40 centimeters high, with herbaceous
stems from a shrubby base. The leaves are obovate-lanceolate to linear.
The pink flowers. 3 centimeters long, are in forked cymes. (Adapted
from Muschler, Manual Flora of Eyi/pt, vol. 1, p. 568.)

74 . SEEDS A^ifD PLANTS IMPORTED.

52776 to 52784— Continued.

52779. LiNUM NERVOSUM Waldst. and Kit.

A perennial herb with erect simple stems, branching at the apex.
The sessile erect leaves are lanceolate and the large blue flovrers are in
panicles. Native to grassy forests near Pancsova, Hungary. (Adapte<l
from Waldstein, Descriptiones et Icones Plantarum Rariorum Hunnariae,
vol. 2, p. 109.)

52780. LiNUM PALLKSCENS Bunge.

An erect, glabrous, pale glaucous perennial with linear, erect-spread-
ing thickish leaves and pale-blue or white flowers. Native to Siberia.
(Adapted from Ledehour, Flora Altaica, vol. 1, p. 4S8.)

52781 and 52782. Linum usitatissimum L.

52781. Received as Linum monadelphum, which is now generally
referred to L. usitatissimum.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50160.

52782. A form of the ordinary species of flax. Introduced for ex-
perimental work in cereal investigations.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50160,

52783. Linum sp.

Received as Linum floccosum, for which name a place of publica-
tion has not been found.

52784. Linum sp.

Received as Linum regale, for which name a place of publication has
not been found.

52785 and 52786. Cyamopsis tetragon olob a (L.) Taub. Fabaceae.

(C. psoraloides DC.) Guar.

From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India, Seeds presented b.v D. Clous-
ton, Director of Agriculture, Central Provinces. Received March 25,
1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Clouston.

" Two varieties generally cultivated about Nagpur."

52785. " Deshi ffuar-phali." 52786. " Telia ffuar-phali."

52787. Persea schiedeana Nees, Lauraceae. Coyo.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by Mrs. Amparo Zeled6n,
through A, Alfaro, director, Museo Nacional. Received March 25, 1921.

This plant, known as yas in Costa Rica and coyo in Guatemala, is found
from southern Mexico to Panama. In Costa Rica it grows abundantly on the
slopes of Irazu at altitudes between 4,000 and 6,000 feet. Its fruits greatly
resemble avocados in character.

Up to the present the coyo has not shown much promise in Florida or Cali-
fornia. It is somewhat slow of growth and probably will not bear until the
trees are at least 8 or 10 years old. Efforts are being made to obtain the best
seedling varieties from Guatemala and to propagate them by grafting. In this
way it will probably be possible to encourage early fruiting and to have fruit
of better quality than would be obtained from most seedlings.

Extended data concerning this species and its cultural requirements will be
found in United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 743, "The
Avocado in Guatemala."

1

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 75

52788 to 52795.

From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds presented by Dr. Robert E. Fries, director,
Hortus Botanicus Bergianus. Received March 25, 1921.

52788. Aralia cachemikica Decaisne. Araliaceae.

A lax shrub 5 to 10 feet high, with 1 to 3 pinnate leaves pilose above and
glabrous or hispid ou the veins beneath. The umbels are in elongated
panicles a foot long. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol.
2, p. 722.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52669.

52789. Chekopodium bonus-henricus L. Chenopodiaceap.

Good King Henry.
An exti'emely hardy perennial, native to Europe, with a smooth, slightly
channeled stem 2 to 3 feet high. The arrow-shaped, smooth dark-green
leaves are frosty or mealy on the under surface and rather thick and
fleshy. The small green flowers are in close compact clusters, and the
small black seeds hold their viability for five years. The leaves are eaten
like spinach and the shoots like asparagus as a very early vegetable
blanched by simply earthing them up. These delicious shoots are
abundant a fortnight before asparagus comes in and for some weeks after-
wards. (Adapted from Robinson, The Vegetable Garden, p. 313.)

52790 to 52792. Datura stramonium L. Solanaceje.

52790. " Variety inerniis. This is a recessive variety of Datura
stramonium. It may be either white flowered or lavender flow-
ered and is readily distinguished from the typical form in having
capsules devoid of prickles." {W. E. Safford.)

52791. Received as Datura leichhardtii, but the seeds agree with
those of D. stramonium.

52792. " Variety tatula. This variety is distinguished from the
typical Datura stramonium by its lavender flowers and purple stem.
The prickly pods are indistinguishable in form from those of the
type. This is the dominant form of D. stramonium. The white-
flowered type as well as the smooth-capsuled form usually called
D. inermis are both recessive forms of the same species." (W. E.
Safford.)

52793. Datxhia sp. Solanacese.

Received as Datura ekblomii, for which name a place of publication
has not been found.

52794. Elymus arenakius L. Poaceae. Lyme-grass.
A stout erect perennial 2 to 4 feet high, with extensively creeping

rootstocks, rather firm, flat sharp-pointed leaves, and terminal, usually
densely flowered spikes. Found in maritime sands of Greenland and
Labrador to Maine. Alaska to California, and on the shores of the
Great Lakes. This grass is one of the best species known for binding
drifting sands, and in northern Europe it has been cultivated with
beach-grass (Ammophila arenaria) for this purpose, the two species
forming an admirable combination. The seeds are used for food by the
Digger Indians of the Northwest. (Adapted from United States De-
partment of Agriculture, Division of Agrostology Bulletin No. 1, p. 307.)

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52788 to 52795— Continued.

52795. Hemebocallib fulva L. Liliacese.

The brown day lily, native to Asia, •which is quite as pretty as the
famous Orange lily and indeed makes a greater show. It makes half
a dozen or more offsets every year, so that a large clump is soon
formed. (Adapted from Meehan's Monthly, vol. 5, p. 193.)

52796. DiosPTRos lotus L. Diospyraceae.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds presented by the Yokohama Nursery Co.
Received March 28, 1921.
Introduced for use as stocks.
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 44535.

52797. Cassia nodosa Buch.-Ham. Caesalpiniacese.

From Honolulu. Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. Harold L. Lyon, in
charge, Department of Botany and Forestry. Received March 29, 1921.
A moderate-sized tree native to eastern Bengal and Malay Peninsula, very
beautiful when bearing its profusion of bright-pink rose-scented flowers dur-
ing May and June. The cylindric pods are 12 to 15 inches long. The tree is
deciduous in dry weather. (Adapted from Macmillan. Handbook of Tropical
Gardening and Planting, p. 29^.)

52798. Flindersia maculosa (Lindl.) F. Muell. Meliaceae.

Leopard tree.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by George
balder. Director of Agriculture. Received March 20, 1921.

In the opinion of many experienced growers the leopard tree stands
next in value to the kurrajong as a fodder tree. It grows from 30 to
45 feet high or more, and its trunk is curiously spotted, hence its popular
name. From the trunk and larger branches exude large quantities of amber-
colored gum of a pleasant flavor. Tlie leopard tree is found growing over
immense tracts of countrj' in the interior of New South Wales. Its smaller
branchlets have a somewhat pendulous habit which gives a well-grown speci- "
men a decidedly ornamental appearance. During very dry periods this tree
is cut down for stock feed, sheep being particularly fond of its leaves and
thriving on them. The chemical analysis of the partially dried leopard-tree
leaves gave the following results (in percentages): Water. 41.70; ash. .3.42;
fiber, 11.43; albuminoids, 9.31; carbohydrates, 30.22. Nutrient value, 48.5;
albuminoid ratio, 1 to 4.ri.

The leopard tree is well worth conserving on those areas where it is already
growing and planting in tlie driest districts for feeding to stock during pro-
longed droughts. Under ordinary conditions it produces quantities of seed,
which when ripe and <own in the ordinary way germinates readily, >:o that there
would be no difficulty in raising any number of plants. This tree also yields
a serviceable timber of a bright-yellow color, nicely marked, close graine<i.
and exceedingly tough and elastic. (Adapted from the Pastoral Finance As-
sociation Magazine, vol. 5, Xo. 18, p. 33.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 77

52799. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Rutaceae. Orange.

From Jerusalem, Syria. Budwood presented by J. Ettiiiger, director,
Agriculture and Colonization Department. Received March 31, 1921.
"Bud sticks of the Jaffa orange, Shawooti." (Ettinger.)
The Jaffa orange is one of the largest, larger even than the Washington
Navel. Its form is obovate, its skin very thick, and its fruit seedless. The
tree is not spiny, and the fruit, therefqj-e, is never scarred by thorns. Its
shipping qualities are excellent. (Adapted from Aaron^ohn, Agricultural and
Botanical Explorations in Valestine, p. 26.)

For previous introduction, .see S. P. I. No. 51215.

52800 and 52801.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by George
Valder, Director of Agriculture. Received March 81, 1921.

52800. Acacia pendula A. Cunn. Mimosaceae. "Wattle.

" One of the most beautiful of all the Australian wattles is Acacia
pendula, the boree of the aborigines, and generally known amongst stock-
men as myall and iceeping myall. It is a handsome evergreen tree, attain-
ing sometimes a lieight of 35 feet, and occurring more or less abundantly
over large areas in the interior. The lance-shaped silver-gray leaves
(phyllodes) are 2 to 5 inches long; both sheep and cattle are so partial
to them that one may travel for days in a country where these animals
are pastured and rarely see a young tree, as the seedlings are eaten as
soon as they are well above the ground. In very dry seasons the myall
is often cut down and fed to sheep and cattle, and they seem to thrive on
it. The chemical analysis of the partially dried leaves of this tree gave
the following results, which show they are of good feeding value : Water,
48.45; ash, 4.45; fiber, 19.64; albuminoids, 9.62; carbohydrates, 16.63;
nuti'ient value, 29.0; albuminoid ratio, 1 to 20.

" Since the horses do not eat the leaves, they may be allowed to graze
in paddocks where the young myalls are growing. When allowed to
grow undisturbed for a time the myall produces an abundance of seeds,
which when mature retain their vitality for many years, and sometimes lie
in the ground for a long period, indeed, until the weather and soil conditions
are favorable for their germination. A well-grown specimen has a trunk
about 3 feet in circumference and yields an excellent timber which is
heavy, close in the grain, and of a rich dark-brown color and beautifully
marked, having a delightful fragrance of violets, which it retains for a
long time after being cut. In pre-war times the timber of this tree was
used in Europe for veneering, for which it is well adapted ; and before the
country was settled the aborigines u.sed it in the manufacture of their
weapons."' {Pa,storal Finance Association Magazine, vol. 5, No. 18, p. 131.)

52801. Geijera pakvifloka Lindl. Rutacese.

" Wilga. From Nyngan, New South Wales." {Valder.)
A tall shrub or tree native to the interior of New South Wales, where
it reaches a height of about 30 feet. It has slender pendulous branches,
narrow leaves 3 to 6 inches long, and when well developed has a highly
ornamental appearance, having something of the aspect of a weeping
willow. It has remarkable drought-enduring qualities, and the leaves
are often fed to sheep, which are very fond of them. (Adapted from the
Pastoral Finance Association Magazine, vol. 5, No. 18, p. 1S2.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49892.
23564—23—6

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52802 and 52803.

From Burma. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of
the United States Department of Agi-iculture. Received April 5, 1921.

52802. CoRYPHA UMBRACULIFERA L. Phoenicaceae. Talipot palm.

" Talipot palm. From Monywa, upper Chindwin River, Burma."
(Rock.)

" The talipot palra is one of about five species belonging to the genus
Corypha. It has a ringed trunk, generally remarkably straight and
reaching a height of over 80 feet. Its leaves are of gigantic size, possibly
the largest fan leaves of all palms. The petiole is 7 feet long and armed
with spines on the margins. The blade is about 6 feet long and 16 feet
broad with segments numbering from 95 to 100, and these are again
bilobate. The flowers are white to cream colored and are borne in huge
terminal panicles often 20 feet long. The palra flowers but once, after
which it dies. The fruit is a roundish one-seeded drupe.

" This enormous palm is a native of Ceylon and the Malabar coast but
is now cultivated in most tropical countries. The flowering time begins
usually in the hot season, and the seeds ripen about 9 or 10 months after-
wards. Each tree has a spread of about 200 square feet.

" The leaves of this palm are made into fans, mats, and umbrellas ;
the segments were used by the Cinghalese to write on. The sacred Pall
texts of the Buddhist literature of Ceylon are all written on the leaf
segments which are supposed to have withstood the ravages of ages.

" The seeds, which are like ivory, are employed in India for the manu-
facture of beads ; they are sometimes colored red and sold as coral. The
pith of the trunk yields a kind of sago ; it is beaten to flour and baked
into cakes." (Rock, The Ornamental Trees of Hawaii, p. 19.)

For an illustration of the talipot palm, see Plate VI.

52803. Taeaktogenos kurzii King. Flacourtiacese. Chaulmocgra tree.
"(True chaulmoogra from the upper Chindwin, January, 1921.) The

bark of these trees is smooth and pale yellowish brown ; the trunks are
straight ; the branches, which appear quite low down, are at right angles
to the trunk but droop downward, giving the trees a pyramidal shape
and the aspect of an old Abies, or fir. The fruits, which are perfectly
round and not pointed at the apex, are the size of a large orange, of a
light-fawn color and velvety tomentose. They are on short thickened
peduncles and are borne on the ends of the flexible branches which be-
come pendent, owing to the weight of the fruits." (Rock.)

For further information concerning this tree and allied species, see
Rock, " The Chaulmoogra Tree and Some Related Species," United States
Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 1057, pp. 10-27.

The chaulmoogra tree is illustrated in Plate VII, and its fruits are
shown natural size in Plate VIII.

52804. Chayota edulis Jacq. Cucurbitacese. Chayote.

iSechium edule Swartz.)
From Guatemala, Fruit presented by Harry Johnson. Received March
17, 1921.
" These chayotes come from the damp, hot coastal region, near Lake Izabal.
They may do well in Florida and not damp-off so badly in the rains."
(Johnson.)

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VII.

The Chaulmoogra

Tree of Burma. iTaraktogenos
S. P. I. No. 52803.)

KURZii King,

Doctors MacDonald and Dean, of liauaii, consider il lo bo ostablishod llial the faltv acids of
the oil from the seeds of this tree are specific in leprosy, and il is certain tliat preparations of
this oil have been of great heljj in the treatment of this dread disease. Tlie trees near the
native are chaiilmoo.ura trees: the one in the foretiroujid is an oak. ( Phot oj;ra plied by .1. V.
Roc'k, near Khoung Khew, Upper C'hindwin, .Northwest Burma, January 20, lir.'l; P2L'f7:5FS.)

Inventory 66, Seeds and Plants Importeo.

Plate VIII.

I

\

Fruits of the Chaulmoogra Tree. 'Taraktogenos.kurzii King, S. P. I.

No. 52803.)

These fruits, shown here in natural size, are of a light fawn color. The oil is pressed cold from the
kernels of the seeds after the seeds have been thoroughly washed, dried in the sun for one or two
days, shelled, and the kernels crushed between corru"g,ited-iron rollers. It is preparations of
the ethyl esters of this oil that have been used so successfully in the treatment of leprosy. (Pho-
tographed by J. F. Rock, near Kyokta, Upper Chindwin, Burma, January, 1921; P22f51FS.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 79

"The fruit is medium-sized, smootli, light green, appressed-pyriform, with
scattered sp'-nes which are more prominent toward the fissure. Rust-colored
irregular cracks appear in the skin. A cooking test of one of the two fruits
received showed the chayole to be of good quality, the ftesh tending toward the
mealiness characteristic of the best Guatemalan types. The seed, however. Is
surrounded by a very tough fibrous seed coat from which extend into the flesh
coarse fibers which render the removal of the flesh from the seed coat rather
difficult." (L. G. Hoover.)

52805. PisuM SATIVUM L. Fabacese. Garden pea.

From Bussnm, Netherlands. Seeds presented by Dr. J. C. Th. Uphof,
plant breeder, Nederlandsche li)litezaad Maatschappij. Received March
23, 1921.
'' ManshoU kortstroo erwten, (Mansholt short-straw peas)." (Uphof.)
A variety introduced for experimental work.

52806 to 52809.

From Southern Rhodesia. Seeds presented by W. L. Thompson, Ameri-
can Board Mission. Received March 29, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr.
Thompson.

52806. Annona senegalensis Pers. Annonaceae.

"A really delicious fruit with a pronounced flavor."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51903.

52807. Callitris whytei (Rendle) Engl. Pinacese.

(Widdringtonia whytei Rendle.)

"Native cedar of this region. These seeds are from trees in our own
grounds."

The Milanji cypress was originally found at an altitude of 10,000 feet
on Mount Milanji in Nyasaland by Alexander Whyte. It is a mag-
nificent tree reaching a height of 140 feet, sometimes with a clear straight
stem for 90 feet and a diameter of 5^ feet at 6 feet from the base. The
pistillate cones, crowded four to six together on a short lateral shoot, are
subglobose and about 1 inch wide when open. The staminate cones are
solitary and terminal. The pale reddish timber is of excellent quality
and easily worked. The bark on old trees is of great thickness, consist-
ing of layers annually shed and renewed. These fine trees are rapidly
disappearing before the forest fires, only those in damp gorges surviving.
(Adapted from Transactions of the Linnean Society, 2d ser., vol. 4, P- 60,
and from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 37, p. 18.)

52808. Parinaei curtellaefolium Planch. Rosacese.

'•' Seeds about the size of peach pits, from exceptionally large, fine
fruits weighing 1^ ounces each. Many tons of fruit were produced in
this region during the past season."

A small or medium-sized tree with elliptic-oblong scabrid leaves, gla-
brescent above, tomentose beneath, 2 to 5 inches long. The tomentose
flower panicles are 3 to 6 Inches long. The drupe, about the size of an
ordinary plum, has a mealy, not unpleasant taste. Native to Mozambique
and Upper Guinea. (Adapted from Oliver, Flora of Tropical Africa,
vol. 2, p. 368.)

52809. (Undetermined.)

" Seeds of one of our large timber trees which is 3 to 4 feet in diameter
and has cherrylike wood. The seeds are about the size and shape of
acorns; the flavor of the kernel reminds one of raw potatoes."

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52810 and 52811.

From I.ourenco Marques, Mozambique. Seeds presented by John A. Ray,
American consul, tlirough Harry B. Shaw, New York City. Received
February 19, 1921.

52810. Cakica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.
A variety introduced for selection and breeding experiments.

52811. Teichilia emetica Vahl. Meliaceae.
" ilafurra." (Ray.)

■■ - ■ A very beautiful shade tree 10 to 20 meters high, with a large round
head and a blackish trunk. The seeds are the source of a vege-
table fat which is used by the natives for greasing the skin. The fat
consists of about 55 per cent oleic acid and 45 per cent palmitic acid
and has been used in the manufacture of soap. Native to tropical Africa
and Arabia. (Adapted from Chiovenda, Etiopia, p. SS.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51284.

52812 to 52815. Gossypium barbadense L. Malvaceas. Cotton.

From Gizeh, Mouderieh, Egypt. Seeds presented by the director, Botanical
Section, Cairo Department of Agriculture. Received February 14, 1921.

The following varieties were presented for experimental work :

52812. Ashmouni. 52814. Sakel.

52813. Assili. 52815. Zagora.

52816. RuBus sp. Rosaceae. Blackberry.

From Bush Hill Park. Enfield, Middlesex, England. Plants presented by
Stuart Low & Co., Royal Nurseries. Received Mai'ch 7, 1921.

Lowherry. A variety said to bear sloe-black fruits the size of a Logan black-
berry.

'• This lotcbcrry originated on the grounds of Stuart Low & (]'o. They said
in a letter to me that it was sent them in a consignment of blackberries which
cjinte from the United States many years ago from some correspondent of
whom they have no record. As the plants were seedlings, they were fruited
out and this one retained and called the ' lowherry.' The fruit is of the ap-
pearance of the Logan blackberry." (George M. Dai-row.)

52817. PiNus cANARiENSis C. Smith. Pinacese. Pine.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by F. Albert, consulting forester,
Forestry Department, through the United States Forest Service. Re-
ceived March 5, 1921.

A pine native to the Canary Islands, which thrives in warm temperate
climates and whose amuial growth exceeds 1 meter in height and 1 centi-
meter in diameter. It is suited to all soils, from the seacoast to an altitude
of 1,500 meters, has a straight trunk even when it grows in an isolated position,
luul its very thick liark prevents fire spreading from one tree to the other.

The wood of this pine, known in the Canary Islands as " tea," is very hard,
very difiicult to work, but unequaled for duration and building purposes be-
cause it does not rot. When buried it has the resistance of iron.

For some years large plantations of it have been established in South Africa
and have done exceedingly well. Excellent results have also been obtained in
Chile. (Adapted from Bulletin de la Soci^t^ 'Sationale d'Acelimatation de
France, vol. 64, p. 322.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 10710.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 81

52818 to 52834.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Seeds presented by C. Broekema, direc-
tor, Groninger Zaaizaadvereeniging. Received March 29, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Broekema. Other notes adapted from Groninger Zaaizand-
vereeniging, January 5, 1921.
52818 to 52822. Avena sativa L. Poacere. Oata.

52818. " Gouden regen (golden drop)."

Sralofs gouden rcgen. The grain is intense yellow and has a very
high weight per hectoliter. In some sandy districts this variety is
chosen above all others because it succeeds on poor soil.

52819. " Mansholt I."

This variety was obtained by Dr. Mansholt from a natural cross of
Deensche reuzenhavcr (Danish giant oat). It makes a vigorous
growth which sometimes lodges on very rich soil, but it is to be
recommended for fertile sandy soils. The grain is yellow, heavier
than that of Gouden regen, but the weight per hectoliter is not as
high. The husk is very thin.

52820. " Mansholt II B."

A variety introduced into the trade in 1912, which, because of its
excellent properties has been extensively grown. The straw is fairlj-
stiff, and the yield in long slender grain is very good. In the better
soils it has become a competitor of the zegehaver.

52821. "Zegehaver (Triumphal)."

52822. " Zwarte President (Black President)."

This variety has straw which is medium long and weak. The
j-ield on light soils is very good, but on heavy soil the yield is below
that of most of the white varieties. Its soil requirements are few.
and it ripens very early. The husk is thin, so that it is a first-class
feeding oat.
52823 to 52825. Hoedeum distichon palmella Harlan. Poacese.

Barley.

52823. "Chevalier (Chevalier, spring variety)."

A variety with a long narrow well-tilled head. The grain yield is
good and the weight per hectoliter is very high.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5842.

52824. " Goud (golden)."

8valofs goud. A variety with short, thin but strong straw, and
small, full, somewhat yellow grain. It is jireferred alwve other
varieties by many growers and is extensively cultivated.

52825. [No label.]

52826 and 52827. Linum usitatissimum L. Linaceae. Flax.

52826. " Blawbloeilynzaad."

Blue-flowered flax, the original seeds of which were imported from
Russia.

52827. " M'iibloeilynsaadr

White-flowered flax. In the better flax districts this white-flowered
variety has been increasingly cultivated during the last few years
because it gives high yields of seeds and fiber. This form can better
withstand unfavorable weather and is less particular about soil
conditions.

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52818 to 52834— Continued.

52828 and 52829. PisuM sativum L. Fabaceaj. Garden pea.

52828. " Hand-picked peas."

52829. " ManshoU kortstroo erwten (Mansholt short-straw peas)."

52830. Teiticum aesti\tjm L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)

"Japhet zowertarice (Japhet summer wheat)."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44949.
52831 to 52834. Vicia faba L. Fabacese. Broad bean.

52831. " Gelezen wierioonen (wier beans, hand picked)."

A variety smaller than the waalsche boon, and satisfactory on less
fertile soils, where it gives good yields.

52832. '' Paardeboon (horse beans)."

This variety thrives in all kinds of soils from the heaviest clay to
the lightest sandy soils. In rich soils it may grow too much to leaves
so that the yield is decreased.

52833. " Tuinboon (garden beans)."

A variety generally known and cultivated as the broad bean which
is in the trade in Groningen. The yield is ustially very good, up to 50
hectoliters per hectare. It requires, however, a fairly fertile, medium-
heavy soil. When picked green it is a very nutritious and tasteful
vegetable.

52834. "Witkiem (white-germ beans)."

52835 to 52840.

From Bussum, Netherlands. Seeds presented by J. C. Th. Uphof, plant
breeder, Nederlandsche Elitezaad Maatschappij. Received March 23,
1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Uphof. Other notes adapted from Groninger
Zaaizaadvereeniging , January 5, 1921.
52835. AvENA SATiVA L. Poaceae. Oats.

" Zegehaver.''

This variety. l^raJofs-Zegehavcr, has replace<l nearly all the white
varieties formerly cultivated in Groningen, it produces an abundance of
long straw which withstands lodging, and large grain, and has a large
weight per hectoliter. This variety thrives best in fairly rich soil.
52836 and 52837. Beta vulgaris L. Chenopodiacese. Beet.

52836. " Mangelicurzel-Barres."

Barres ran Sludstrui). First and second crops from seed of a variety
imported from Denmark. The yield of reddish brown me<lium-long beets
is very high.

52837. " Sugar beet, improved by the Netherlands :filite Seed Co."
52838 and 52839. Horukum distichox palmella Harlnn. Poacese.

Barley.

52838. "Chevalier."

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 5842.

52839. " Princesse."

Svalofs Princessegerst. A variety with medium-long and very leafy
straw, full grain, and very wrinkled husk. The yield is very good.
52840. HoRDEUM vuLGAKE PALLIDUM Seringe. Poaceae. Barley.

" Oldambtster tmntergerst (Oldambtster winter barley)."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921. 83

52841. Melicocca bijuga L. Sapindaceae. Gknip.

From Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. Plants presented by Neville
D. Sands, secretary, Board of Agriculture. Received February 21, 1921.

"A dioecious tree common in the West Inches and sometimes called ' Spanish
lime.' It reaches 20 to 25 feet in height and hag light-green compound leaves,
with clusters of small white flowers in early spring. The fruit, which rlpena
in August, has a brittle shell covering the acid edible pulp which incloses the
large seed." (Sands.)

"One of the local names of this tree is ' honeyberry.* It is cultivated for its
edible fruit in the West Indies, Brazil, and Paraguay. The seeds are rich
in starch and are used as we use the chestnut in the United States." (W. W.
Stockderger. )

For previous inti'oduction, see S. P. I. No. 44883.

52842 to 52844. Triticum aestivum L. Poaceae.

(T. vuigare Vili.) Common wheat.

From Bussum, Netherlands. Seeds presented by J. C. Th. Uphof, plant
breeder, Nederlandsche Elitezaad Maatschappij. Received March 23,
1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Uphof. Other notes adapted from Groninger
Zaaizaadvereeniging, January 5, 1921.

52842. " Imperiaal."

A new variety from the Instituut voor veredeling van landbouwge-
wassen (Institute for improvement of agricultural crops), (Oroninger
Zaaizaadvereeniging, Aug. 22, 1919.)

52843. " Japhet somertarive (Japhet summer wheat)."

A variety with stiff straw, red grain, and white chaff. Of all varieties
of summer wheat this has proved the best so that it has nearly replaced
all other varieties. In Groningen it is used nearly as much for summer
as for winter wheat. On many soils it gives approximately nearly as
high yield as winter wheat. The soil requirements are similar to those
of oats. The seeds require early sowing and must be treated with forma-
lin befoi'e sowing.

52844. "Millioen (Million)."

52845 to 52848. Solanum tuberosum L, Solanaceae. Potato.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Tubers presented by C. Broekeraa, director,
Groninger Zaaizaadvereeniging. Received March 31, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Broekema.

52845. " Bravo. Grown by Mr. Veenhuigen, and known as an excellent
winter potato in which very few black ones are present after storage.
The yield is up to 400 hectoliters per hectare."

52846. " Eigenheimer. A very good potato which grows in clay and
sandy soils."

An early yellow-fleshed variety good for table use and resistant to
Phytophthora.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 12597.

52847. " Groningen Kron. An extraordinarily good potato of high
yield, recommended for winter storage. Originated by Mr. Velhuis at
Oosterhoogebrug." '

52848. " Roode Star. A well-known potato, but more susceptible to dis-
eases than Groningen Kron and Bravo, which are not so well known,"

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52849 to 52861.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nursery '
Co. Received March 28. 1921. |

52849. Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Zabel. Amygdalacese. I
(Prunus davidiarui Francb.) j

For stock experiments. j

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 36807.

52850. DiosPYKos lotus L. Diospyracefe.
For stock experiments.

■i For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 44535.

52851. Pybus ussueiensis Maxim. Malaceae. Pear.
For stock experiments.
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 47301.

52852 and 52853. Rubus idaeus L. Rosacese.

European raspberry.

From Wimborne, England. Plants presented by J. J. Kettle, Corfe Mullen.
Received March 11, 1921.

52852. "Perfection." (Kettle.)

52853. "Lloyd George PerpetuaV (Kettle.)

52854. Cocos nucifera L. Phcenicaceae. Coconut.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. I. Boldingh, acting head
of the Division of Plant Breeding, Java Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived March 29, 1921.

" Klappa-guding."_ (Boldingh.)

LNDEX OF COMMOiN AM) SCIEiNTIFTC .NAMES.

Abies faxoniana, 52622.

recurvata, 52624.

sibirica nephrolepis, 52623.
Acacia sp., 52333.

pendula-, 52800.

tortilis, 52619.
Adonis vemalia, 52495.
Aesculus indica, 52625.
Aextoxicon jmnctatum, 52586.
Affati grandiflora, 52307.
Aleurites moluccana, 52449, 52755.

triloba. See A. moluccana.
Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, 52612.
Alliutn ascalonicum, 52310.

cepa, 52311.

fistuloswn, 52312-52314.
Aniygdalus davidiana, 52604, 52662.
52849.

persica, 52339, 52340.
Anacardium occidentale, 52581, 52582.
Ananas sativus, 52492.
Andropogon minarum, 52741.
Annona cJierimola, 52375.

reticulata, 52745.

senegalensis, 52806.
Apple. See Malus spp.
Apricot, Prumis armeniaca, 52578,

52739.
Arachis hypogaea, 52343, 52344.
Aralia cachemirica, 52669, 52788.
Arbol de la Cruz, Brownea grandiceps,

52308.
Arundinaria auricoma, 52670.

fasttiosa, 52671.

fortnnei, 52672.

puviila, 52673.

pygmaea, 52674.
Arundo mauritnnica. See .4. pJinii.

plinii, 52566.
Astragalus sp., 52617.
Athel, Tamariv aphyUa. r)2."i.'?4.
Arena sativa, 52515, 52516, 52818-

52822, 52835.
Avicennia officinaHs, 52754.

Babiico, Carica spp., 52574, 52721.
Bamboo, Arundinaria spp., 52670-
52674.

Phyllostachys- flexuosa, 52686.
Banana, Musa sp., 52571.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley. See Horde^im spp.
Bauhinia, sp., 52747.

mahibarica, 52746.
Bean, bonavist. Dolichna lablab, 52363.

broad, Vicia faba, 52744, 52831-
52834.

Lima, Phaseolus lunatus, 52775.

soy, Soja max, 52345-52349.
Beet, Beta vulgaris, 52836, 52837.
Berberis spp., 52626-52628.

aggregata, 52454.

brachypoda, 52453.

brevipaniculata, 52336.
Berry, Andes, Rubus glaucus, 52717.

52733, 52734.
Beta vulgaris, 52836, 52837.
Blackberry, Rubus spp., 52773, 52836.
Bombax insigne, 52748.
Bor, Zisiphus mauritiana, 52417.
Boree, Acacia pendula, 52800.
Brassica oleracea hot r litis. 52602.
Brownea grandiceps, 52308.
Bvddleia davidH, 52675.

variabilis. See B. davidii.
BuUock's-heart. See Custard-apple.
Bunchosia armeniaca. 52715.
Byr.'ionima crassifolia. 52530.

Caesalpinia pectinata, 52587.

tinctori<i. See C. pcctinntn.
Caldcluvia paniculata, 52588.
Callitris whytei. 52807.
Cnlophi/lliim innphylhnn, 52595.
Canariiini riifum, 52399.
Canavali obtusifolium, 52400.
Capulin. Prunus scrotina, 52579, 52720.

85

86

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Caragana sp., 52700.

arborescens, 52451, 52690, 52691.

cuneifoUa, 52692.
l)oisi, 52452, 52629.
f rut ex, 52693-52695.
grandiflora, 52696.
microphylla, 52697.
pygmaea, 52698.
sibirica, 52699.
Carica spp., 52309, 52574, 52716, 52721.

papaya, 52620, 52810.
Cashew, Anacardium occidentale,

52581, 52582.
Cassia eremophila, 52353.
grandis, 52401.
nodosa, 52797.
occidentalis, 52599.
Castanea diversifolia, 523S7, 52436.
Castanopsis argentea, 52533.
Cauliflower, Brassica oleracea lotrytis,

52602.
Chamburo, Carica sp., 52716.
Chaulmoogra tree, Taraktogenos kur-

zii, 52803.
Chayota edulis, 52467, 52804.
Chayote, Chayota edulis, 52467, 52804.
Chenopodium bonus-henrlcus, 52789.
Cherimoya, Aiinona cherimola, 52375.
Cherry, flowering, Prunus serrulata,

52663.
Chivo, Diiranta triacantha, 52575,

52610.
Chipilln, Crotalaria striata, 52531.
CholS.n, Delostoma roseum, 52608,

52609.
Ciruela verde, Bunchosia armeniaca,

52715.
Citrus decummia. See C. grandis.
grandis, 52388, 52389.
sinensis, 52799.
Clematis buchaniana, 52676.
montana rubens, 52630.
tangutica, 52631.

obtusiuscula, 52337.
Clover, cluster, Trifolium glomeratum,
52356.
red, Trifolium pratense, 52601.
subterranean, Trifolium subter-
raneum, 52335.
Cochlospermum hibiscoides. See Max-

imilianea vitifolia.
Coconut, Cocos nucifera, 52854.
Cocos nucifera, 52854.
Coigiie, Nothofagus dombeyi, 52592.

Colocasia esculenta, 52332.
Corn, Zea mays:

Maiz negro, 52616.

amarillo, 52719.
Morocho bianco, 52718,
Cornus walteri, 52702.
Corylus avellana, 52354, 52355.
Corypha umbraculifera, 52802.
Cotoneaster spp., 52632-52639.
dammeri radicans, 52677.
Cotton, Gossypium sp., 52438.
Gossypium barbadense:
Ashmouni, 52812.
Assili, 52813.
Sakel, 52814.
Zagora, 52815.
tree, Bombax insigne, 52748.
Gossypium arboreum, 52384.
Coyo, Persea schiedeana, 52787.
Crab apple, Malus sikkimensis, 52684.
Crataegus azarolus, 52362.

crenulata. See Pyracantha crenu-
lata.
Crotalaria striata, 52531.
Cuperi algaroba, Prosopis sp., 52505.
Currant, Ribes spp., 52707-52711.
Currebau-sevil, Piptadenia cebil, 52504.
Custard-apple, Annona reticulata,

52745.
Cyamopsis psoraloides. See C. tetra-
gonaloba.
tetragonoloba, 52785, 52786.
Cycas sp., 52402.
Cyphomandra betacea, 52740.
Cypress, Milanji, Callitris lohytei.
52807.

Datura sp., 52793.

innoxia, 52584, 52585.

metel, 52330, 52422-52424.

sanguinea, 52607. 52735.

stramonium, 52790-52792.
Davidsonia pruriens, 52352.
Delostoma roseum, 52608, 52609.
Deutzia spp., 52455, 52641, 52642.

discolor, 52678.

schneideriana laxiflora, 52640.
Digitaria exilis, 52736.
Dujscorea alata, 52507.
Diospyros ebenaster, 52377.

lotus, 52796, 52850.

mollis, 52510.
Dolichos lablab, 52363.
Duranta triacantha, 52575, 52610.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921.

87

IJcliiiim violaceum, 52357.
Elaeocarpus sp., 52403.

siamensis, 52437.
Elymus arenarius, 52794.
Eriogonum wrightii subscaposum,

52509.
Eucryphia cordifolia, 52589.
Eugenia unifloi-a, 52569.
Euphorbia sp., 52398.
Euterpe sp., 52331.

Fagus dombeyi. See Nothofagus dom-
beyi.

obliqua. See Nothofagus obliqua.

procera. See Nothofagus procera.
Ficus spp., 52404-52410.

carica, 52598.

ijlomerata, 52496.
Fig. See Ficus spp.
Filbert, Corylus avellana:

Pr^coce de Frauendorf, 52354.

Prineesse royale, 52355.
Fir. See Abies spp.
Flacourtia indica, 52411.

ramontchi. See F. indica.
Flax. See Linum spp.
FUndersia maculosa, 52798.
Flor morado, Echium violaceum, 52357.
Forsythia sp., 52643.
Fragaria spp., 52758-52762.

cMloensis, 52576, 52731.

daltoniana, 52679.

moschata, 52756.

nilgerrensis, 52680.

vesca, 52757.

Geijera parviflora, 52801.
Genip, Melicocca bijuga, 52841.
Glycine hispida. See Soja max.
Good King Henry, Chenopodium bonus-

heuricus, 52789.
Gooseberry, Ribes cynosbati, 52706.
Gossypium sp., 52438.
arboreum, 52384.
barbadense, 52812-52815.
Grass, beard, Andropogon minarum,
52741.
fundi, Digitaria exilis, 52736.
lyme, Elymus arenarius, 52794.
mission, Pennisetum 8 et o s u m,

52743.
molasses, M e lini s minutiflora,

52742.
plume, iliscanthus condensatus,

52383.
timothy, Phleum pratense, 52666.

Guar, Cyamopsis tetrayonoloba, 52785,
52786.

Hawthorn, Crataegus azarolus, 52362.

HeinerocalUs fulva, 52795.

Holcus halepensis X sorghum, 52338.

sorghum, 52425, 52426, 52606.
Hordeuin distichon palmeUa, 52618,
52S23-52825, 52838, 52839.
vulgare pallidum, 52517-52519,
52840.
HydnocarpuH anthelminthica, 52465.
52468.
castanea, 52514.
Hydrangea sp., 52703.

Ilex fargesii, 52644.
Inga laurina, 52511.
fpomoea carnea, 52493.

horsfalliae, 52749.
Irvingia malayana, 52494.

Juglans spp., 52611, 52682, 52683.
intermedia vilmoreana, 52681.
Juniper, Juniperus thurifera, 52378.
Juniperus thurifera, 52378.

Kcnnedia rubicunda, 52367.
Keurboom, Yvrgilia capensis, 52376.

Lagerstroemia spp., 52512, 52750.
Landolphia kirkii, 525S3.
Laurel, Alexandrian, CalophyUum
inophyllum, 52595.

Chilean, Laurelia sempervirens,
52590.
Laurelia aromatiea. See L. semper-
virens.

sempervirens, 52590.
Lavandula spica, 52645, 52646.
Lavender, Lavandula spica, 52645.

52646.
Leopard tree, FUndersia maculosa,

52798.
Lilac, Syringa chinensis, 52713.
Linum spp., 52783, 52784.

africanum, 52776.

alpinum, 52358.

austriacum, 52380.

corymbiferum, .52777.

Jkivum, 52369. .52381.

grandifiorum, 52359, 52370, 52778.

monogynum, 52364. .52371.

muelleri, 52360.

nervosum, 52779.

pallescens, 52780.

88

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Linutn perenne, 52372.
tetuHfolwin, 52373.
tisitatissimum, 52361, 52365, 52366,
52374, 52382, 52774, 52781, 52782,
52826, 52827.
Litchi chinensis, 52701.
Livistcma sp., 52466.
Lomatia obliqua. See Tricondylus

obliqtia.
Lonicera sp., 52704.
Lowberry, Ritbus sp., 52816.
Lumbang, Aleurites moluccana, 52449,

52755.
Lupine, white, Lupinus albus, 52752.

yellow, Lupinus luteus, 52753.
Lupinus albus, 52752.

luteus, 52753.
Lychee, Litchi chinensis, 52701.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 52334, 52577.

Mafiirra, Trichilia emetica, 52811.
Maikrabao. Hydnocarpus anthelmin-

thica, 52465, 52468.
Mai khai. Euphorbia sp., 52398.
Mai padou, Pterocarpus macrocarpiis,

52390.
Mai us laosensis, 52341.
sikkimensis, 52684.
sylvestris, 52392, 52647, 52667.
Mauf/ifera indica, 52668.
Mango, Pirie, Mangifera indica, 52668.
Mangrove, white, Avicennia officinalis,

52754.
Maximilianea vitifoUa, 52412.
Maiten, Maytenus boaria, 52591.
Maytenus boaria, 52591.
Medicaffo sativa, 52612.
Melicocca bijuga, 52841.
Melinis minutiflora, 52742.
Mimusops sp., 52413.
Mirabel, Prunus cerasifera myrobalana,

52580, 52615.
Miscanthus condensatus, 52383.
Mock orange, Philadelphus spp :

Chinese, Philadelphus sericanthus,

52457.
couimon, Philadelphus grandiflo-

rus, 52456.
hybrid, Philadelphus lemoinei.

52649-52657.
Avalanche, 52649.
Bannierii, 52650.
Bouquet blanc, 52651.
Boule d'Argent. 52652.

Mock orange — Continued,
hybrid — Continued.

Candelabra, 52653.

Erectus, 52654.

Manteau d'Hermine, 52655.

Mont Blanc, 52656.

Oeil de pourpre, 52657.
Momordica cochinchinensis, 52497.
Mora de Castilla, Rub us glaucus,

52717, 52733, 52734.
Morning-glory. See Ipomoea spp.
Alucuna sp., 52414.
Muermo, Eucryphia cordifolia, 52589.
Musa sp., 52571.
Myall, Acacia pendula, 52800.

Nance, Biirsonima crassifolia, 52530.
Nephelium litchi. See Litchi chinen-
sis.
Nothofagus dombeyi, 52592.

obliqua, 52593.

procera, 52594.

Oak. See Quercus spp.

Oats, Avena sativa, 52515, 52516,

52818-52822, 52835.
Onion, Allium cepa, 52311.

Welsh, Allium fistulosum, 52312-
52314.
Orange, Jaffa, Citrus sinensis, 52799.
Oryza sativa, 52439, 52751.
Osmanthus delavayi, 52685.

Paeonia lutea, 52648.
Palm, assahy, Euterpe sp., 52331.
fan, Livistona sp., 52466.
talipot, Corypha umbraculifera,

52802.
Papaya, Carica papaya, 52620, 52810.
Parinari sp., 52415.

curtellaefolium, 52808.
Pea, garden, Pisum sativum. 62805,

52828. 52829.
Peach, Amygdalus persica, 52330.

52340.
Peanut, Arachis hypogaea, 52343,

52344.
Pear. See Pyrus spp.
Pea tree, Siberian, Caragana sp.

52451, 52690-52692.
-Pcnnisetum setosum, 52743.
Peony, Paeonia lutea, 52648.
Pepper, Piper sp., 52572.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1921.

89

Persea schiedeana, 52787.
Phaseolus lunatufi, 52775.
Pliiladelphus (irandlfloruH, 5245G.

lemoinei, 52649-52657.

ftericanth us, 52457.
Philesia mageUanica, 52596.
Phleum pratense, 52666.
Phyllostachifs flexuom, 52686.
Picea jczoeiisis, 52658.

sdtrcukidiKi, 52659.
Pine, Pinus canariensis, 52817.
Pineapple, Ana no ft sativus, 52492.
Pinvs canaricnftis, 52817.
Piper sp., 52572.
Piptadenia cebil, 52504.
Pi sum sativum, 52805, 52828, 52829.
Pitanga, Eugenia uniflora, 52569.
Plum, Mirabel, Pnoius cerasifera mij-

rohalana, 52580, 52615.
Poplar. See Populus spp.
Populus alha suHntegerrima, 52605.

euphratica, 52368.

rasumowskiana, 52705.
Potato, Solanum tuberosum:

Bravo, 52845.

Calvache, .52722.

(Colombia ) , 52315-52317.

Dominga, 52723.

Eigenheimer, 52846.

Groningen Kron, 52847.

Huagrasinga, 52724.

Inglesa, 52725.

Leon a, 52726.

Pazmina, 52727.

Manzana, 52728.

( Netherlands ) , 52520-52522.

Papa criolla, .52316, 52317.

Roode Star, 52848.

Tabla, 52729. ' *

Yungara, 52730.
rrosopis sp., 52505.
Pr-unus armeninca, 52.578, 52739.

cerasifera myrohalana, 52 5 80,
52615.

daridiana. Sec Amygdalus davidi-
ana.

persica. See Amygdalus persica.

serotina, 52579, 52614, 52720.

serrulata, 52663.
Pterocarpiis macrocarpus, 52390.
Piimmelo. Citrus grandis:

Ban Kun Non, .52388.

Nakon Chaisri, 52388.

Thong Dee. 52389.

Pyracanfha crenulata, 52687.
Pyrus .spp., 52461-52464. 52688.

communis, 52732.

X Undleyi, 52567.

nialus. See ^falus sylvestris.

pashia, 52342.

sikkimevsis. See }faJus sikki-
mensis.

trilohata. See Sorbus trilobata.

ussuriensis, 52568, 52851.

Quercus spp., 52442, 52448.
fenestrata, 52444.
ilex, 52.506.

junghuhnii, 52440. 52441.
kerrii, 52447.
lindleyana, 52393, 52394.
polystachya, 52395, 52443.
sootepensis, 52396.
thomsoni, 52397, 52445, 52446.
truncata, 52391.

Radal, Tricondylus obliqua, 52597.
Radish, Raphanus sativus, 52508.
Raniontchi, Flacourtia indica, 52411.
Raphanus saHinis, 52508.
Raspberry, European, Rubus idaeus :

Abundance, 52763.

Baumforth, 52764.

Bountiful, 52765.

Devon, 52766.

Hornet, 52767.

Lloyd George Perpetual, .52853.

Magnum Bonum, 52768.

Merveille de Rouge, 52769.

Norwich Wonder, 52770.

October Red, 52771.

Park Lane, 52490.

Perfection, 52852.

Pyne's Royal, 52491.

Semper Fidelis, 52772.
Rauli, Nothofagus procera, 52594.
Regenerador, Agati graudiflora, 52307.
Rhododendron chartophyllum, 52460.

racemosum, 52603, 52621.
Ribes cynosbaii. 52706.

longeracem osum, 52707.

petraeum, 52708.

caucasicum, 52709.

ussuriense, 52710.

vilniorini, 52711.
Rice, Oryza sativa, 52439, 52751.
Roble, Nothofagus obliqua, 52593.
Rosa beggeriana, 52458.
Rose, Rosa beggeriana, 524.58.

90

SEEDS AI?D PLANTS IMPORTED.

Rubus spp., 52660, 52661, 52773, 52816.
fflaucus, 52717, 52733, 52784.
idaeus, 52490, 52491, 52763-52772,
52852, 52853.

Saccharum officinarum, 52350, 52351,
52427-52435, 52469-52489, 52535-
53545, 52664, 52665.
Sapote, black, Diospyros ehenaster,

52377.
Sechium edule. See Chayota edtilis.
Seshania grandiflora. See Agati

grandiftora.
Sliallot, Allium ascalonicum, 52310.
Sindora sp., 52513.
Soya max, 52345-52349.
Solanum mammosum, 52385.

tuberosum, 52315-52317, 52520-
52522, 52722-52730, 52845-52848.
Sorbus trUobata, 52600.
Sorghum, Holcus halepensisX sorghum,
52338.
Holcus sorghum, 52425, 52426,
52606.
Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sor-
ghum.
Spelt, Triticum apelta:
Abdessalem, 52546.
Ali ben Maklouf, 52550.
Bhamoud, 52547, 52548.
El Harcha, 52549.
Lebbaga, 52551.
Masraf, 52552.
Spiraea myrtilloides, 52459, 52712.
Spirea, Spiraea myrtilloides, 62469,

52712.
Spruce. See Picea spp.
Stachys sieboldi, 52306, 52379.
Sterculia sp.. 52416.
Strawberry, Fragaria spp. :

Chilean, Ambato. 52576, 52731.
garden. International, 52758.
King George V.. 52759.
La Perle, 52760.
Maincrop, 52761.
White Perpetual, 52762.
hautbois. Royal, 52756.
Himalayan. 52679.
Nilghiri, 52680.
wood, Red Alpine, 52757.
Sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum :
Christal, 52427.
D-74. 52428-52430.
Demerara 109, 52351.

Sugar cane — Continued.

Demerara 433. 52350.

Florida Green, 52431.

H 10.028, 52538.

H 11.027, -52469.

H 11.050, 52470.

H 15, 52471.

H 144, 52472.

H 219, .52473.

H 289, 52474.

H 598, 52475.

H 1304, 52540.

H 1418, 52476, 52541.

H 1419. 52542.

H. 4121. 52478, 52543.

H 4124, 52479, 52535.

H 6047, 52480.

H 6112, 52481.

H 6113, 52482.

H 6241, 52483, 52536.

H 6142,-52484.

H 6286, 52485.

H 6296, 52486, 52537.

H 9029, 52544.

H 9050, 52487.

H 9092, 524S8. 52545.

H 9176. 52489.

J 213, 52664.

Java 51, 52539.

Kassoer, 52665.

Kavangire, 52483.

P. R. 260, 52484.

P. R. 292, 52435.
Svringn cliinen.'iis. 52713.

Taosonia tripartita, 52613.
Taiicania cryptomerioides, 52570.
Tamarix aphylla, 52534.

articulata. See T. aphylla.
Tara, Caesalpinia pectinata, 52587.
Taraktogenos kurzii, 52803.
Taro, Colocasia esculenta, 52332.
Telfairia pedata, 52450.
Thespesia lampas, 52386.
Tiaca, Caldcluvia paniculata, -52588.
Timothy, Phleum pratense, 52666.
Tique, Aextoxicon punctatum, 52586.
Tocte, Jnglaris sp., 52611.
Tomato, Lycopersicoti esculentum,

52334, 52577.
Tree-tomato, Cyphomandra betacen,

52740.
Triaca, Caldcluvia paniculata, 52588.
Trichilia emetica, 52811.

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91

Tricondylns obliqua, 52597.
Trifolium glomeratum, 52356.
pratense, 52601.
suMerraneum, 52335.
Triticum aestivum, 52318-52327,
52498-52502, 52523-52529, 52553-
52565. 52737, 52738, 52830, 52842-
52844.
spelta, 52546-52552.
turgidum, 52328, 52329, 52503.
Till gave. See T. aestivum.

Undetermined,
52809.

52418-52421, 52573,

Viburnum sp., 52714.
sieboldii, 52689.
Vicia faba, 52744, 52831-52834.
Virgilia capensis, 52376.

Walnut. See Juglans spp.
Wattle, Acacin spp., 52333, 52800.
Wheat, Triticum aestivum:
common, Addens, 52523.

Bahtane, 52553.

Baroudi, 52554.

Benefactor, 52318.

Ble de Chine No. 1, 52737.

Bl$ de Chine No. 2, 52738.

Essex Conqueror, 52319.

Diekhuis I, 52524.

El Moumena, 52555.

Ferek, 52556.

Hard Federation Selections.
52557-52565.

Iduma Red, 52320.

Imperiaal, 52842.

Wheat, Triticum aestivuDi — Continued,
common Japhet zomcrtarwe, 52830,

52843.
Improved Double Stand-Up

White, 52321.
John Bull, 52322.
Little Joss, 52323.
Marshal Foch, 52324.
Millioen, 52844.
Millioen III, 52.525.
Pantso, 52526.
Reselected Victor White,

52325.
Snowdrop White. 52326.
White Marvel, 52327.
Wieb, 52527.
W. & E. P., 52528.
W. & W. D. 14, 52529.
Yeoman C, 52498.
Yeoman F., .52499.
Yeoman H.. .52500.
Yeoman S., 52501.
Yeoman Y., 52502.
poulard, Triticum turgidum:
Early Red Cone, 52329.
Hati, 52503.

Percival's Red Cone, 52328.
Widdringtonia whytei. See CalHtris

whytei.
Wilga, Geijera parviflora, 52801.

Xanthosoma sp., 52532.

Yam, Dioscorea alata, 52507.
Yautia, Xanthosoma sp., .52532.

Zea mays, 52616, 52718, 52719.
Ziziphus mauritiana, 52417.

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CONTENTS.

Page.

Introductory statement 1

Inventory 6

Index of common and scientific names 95

I L L U S T R A T IONS.

Page.
Plate I. A hard-shelled passion fruit from tropical America. {Passi-

flora maliformis L., S. P. I. No. 53180) 3G

II. The parent tree of the Carchi avocado. {Persea americana

Mill., S. P. I. No. 53185) 36

III. The Carchi avocado, a variety of the Mexican race. {Persea

americanu Mill., S. P. I. No. 53185) 36

IV. The Yungara potato, one of the best varieties of the Ecua-
dorian highlands. {Solarium tnl)erosnm L., S. P. I. No.

53195) 36

V. The higacho, an Andean relative of the papaya. {Carica

chrysopetala Heilboi-n, S. P. I. No. 53754) 86

VI. Akala, a giant Hawaiian raspberry. {Rubus macrael A. Gray,

S. P. I. No. 53847 86

Figure 1. Map of Burma, Assam, and Slam, showing the route followed
by J. F. Rock in his successful hunt for the true chaul-
moogra tree iv

III

100°

Fig. 1. — Map of Burma, Assam, and Siam, showing the route followed by J. F. Rock In
his successful hunt for the true chaulmoogra tree, which yields the oil now considered
a specific for leprosy. A large part of the country explored was practically unknown
botanically. The first authentic photographs ever made of the true chaulmoogra tree
and its relatives, which Mr. Rock succeeded in obtaining, have served to clear up the
confusion existing as to the source of this exceedingly important product.

IV

i.in»?*ipT

INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND Pl^ANTS IMPORTED BY
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRO-
DUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1 TO
JUNE aO, 1921 (NO. 67; NOS. 52855 TO 5^895).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This sixty-seventh inventory contains a part of the plant colle-^tions
made by onr Agricultural Explorer Wilson Popenoe in the high-
lands of Ecuador. These collections represent real exploration work
of a strenuous and dangerous character in a country through which
no one travels easily and in the remote regions of which most trj^ing
hardships — poor food, almost impassable roads, and malaria — are
constant companions of the eyplorer. To penetrate into these
regions, to bring out collections of living plants, and to land them
successfulh' in the United States is a feat which deserves special
mention, for it must not be forgotten that in some portions of this
tropical country the hardships of travel have changed very little
since the days when Robert Spruce visited them in search of the
cinchona tree.

The collection consists of 47 species of plants carefully selected
from the hundreds of curious and interesting species which compose
the flora of Ecuador. Because of Mr. Popenoe's wide acquaintance
with the horticultural ]ilants in America, particularly those suited
to the warmer parts of it, these should have a special interest to
the experimenters who will read these descriptions. Owing to the
difficulty of identifying Ecuadorian plants many of the species here
described are not yet botanically classified further than as to their
genera. The collections are numbered S. P. I. 53177 to 53217, 53485,
and 53754 to 53758.

Among tl^.e more interesting plants from Ecuador ai-e the Chota
Valley avocados (Nos. 53182 to 53185 and 53895), which l)elong to
the Mexican race but are unusually large and of excellent quality.
These provide a strain of this hardy Mexican race which hitherto
has not been tried in this country.

The discovery of the presence of the potato disease, Phytoph-
thora infestans, in this the very home of the cultivated potato, which

:; fact has been abundantly established by Professor Pachano, removes

[2 the mystery of the origin of this disease, which has puzzled patholo-
gists for many j^ears. Differences in the susceptibility of the dif-

^ ferent sorts were observed, but no resistant strains appear to be
known there, although excellent varieties were secured and intro-

^ duced (Nos. 53187 to 53197),

^ The Ecuadorian walnut, Jur/lans sp. (No. 53198), called there
tocte, appears to be a valuable nut and forest tree.

1

2 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

A true sweet corn (No. 53217) from 7,000 feet altitude may
indicate to the plant breeder the origin of the sweet corns of our
gardens and ma}^ be useful in producing a variety for our own
warmer regions.

Two promising new species of Rubus of good quality {R. roseus,
No. 53218, and R. adenotrichos, No. 53219) ; a beautiful Andean
barberry, Berheris quinduensis (No. 53177) ; the hard-shelled pas-
sion fruit, Passiflora Tnaliformis (No. 53180), of promise for Cali-
fornia: the quiqui, Osteomeles ohtiisifolm (No. 53485), a new tropical
hawthornlike shrub which has been used as a stock for the apple in
Ecuador; and the higacho, ('arica chrysopetala (No. 53754), which
resembles the mountain papaj^a, Carica candaviarcensis ^ but is spe-
cifically distinct and may contribute material for the breeding prob-
lem of producing a small sweet-fruited papaya which can be shipped
like a tomato or an avocado; are some of the plants which Mr.
Popenoe found and introduced.

While Mr. Popenoe was carrying out a difficult piece of explora-
tion work in Ecuador, Joseph F. Rock, our newly appointed agri-
cultural exjDlorer, was searching for the source of chaulmoogra oil
in Siam and Burma. This oil, or rather the ethyl esters of its con-
stituent chaulmoogric acid, which were originally discovered and
described by Dr. Frederick B. Power, has come into great promi-
nence as a cure for leprosy through the researches of Doctor Dean
and his collaborators in Honolulu. The source of the oil, which
comes into commerce through Burma, was quite obscure 'when
Mr. Rock first took up the studj' of these trees and was commissioned
as an agricultural explorer to investigate the whole subject; no
photographs had ever been made of them. He spent several months
in the jungles of Siam and Burma and went through experiences
quite as thrilling and dangerous as any to which explorers in tropical
countries are liable, including a unique one with a man-eating tiger.
In the course of his explorations (fig. 1) he traversed the northern
mountainous part of Siam, bordering on Burma, which had not previ-
ously been visited by botanists. Not only has he in large measure
solved the problem of the source of chaulmoogra oil, but he obtained
seeds of the true chaulmoogra tr-ee {Taraktogenos kurzil. No. 53844)
and of the more important allied trees, including Hydnocarpus
wightiana (No. 52859) and also H. castanea and H. anthelmintJtica
(recorded in Inventory No. 66 under Nos. 52514 and 52465), as well
as the false chaulmoogra tree, Gynocardla odorata (No. 53121),
which for years was erroneously supposed to be the source of chaul-
moogra oil. Though Mr. Rock's main quest was the chaulmoogra
trees — which quest he has described in Department Bulletin No. 1057,
entitled " The Chaulmoogra Tree and Some Related Species," and in
the National Geographic Magazine for March, 1922 — he nevertheless
obtained seeds of other trees and plants of great interest to those
whose climatic surroundings will permit their cultivation.

The success of the bor {Ziziphus mauritlana) on the calcareous
soils of southern Florida makes those who are already interested in
this new fruit anxious to compare with the plants sent in from
Mauritius Rock's variety (No. 52858) from the upper Chindwin
River of Burma.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921.

Plant breeders who are trying to produce larger and finer fruited
varieties of blackberries and raspberries can not fail to be interested
in the strains of the Hawaiian species of Rubus (/?. vuwrne'i, Nos.
53480 to 53482, 53625, 53759, 53760, and 53847). The problem will
be to find a suitable moist, cool, but not too cold, climate in which to
grow both these Hawaiian and Mr. Popenoe's Ecuadorian species of
Eubus.

The brilliant-berried Yaccinium meyenianum (No. 53488), from
the volcano of Kilauea, and the showy white-flowered Fagraea aurl-
culata (No. 53483), as well as the forest tree iStercuVia macrophylla
(No. 53484), which Mr. Eock introduced, will, it is hoped, find places
in this country.

An unusual number of valuable species has been presented to the
department by foreign institutions and by interested foreign ama-
teurs, to whose generosity we have always been indebted in the past.

The Hon. Vicary Gibbs, of Herts, England, has sent us 21 varieties
of the beautiful aster {Aster jwm-belgii, Nos. 53009 to 53029), some
of which are sure to beautify the dooryards of this country.

Victor O. Fletcher, of Hobart, Tasmania, has sent four new grasses
(Nos. 53115 to 53118) that are proving valuable for forage on the
dry hills of Tasmania, where the rainfall totals only 14 inches
annually.

Sir David Prain, director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew,
has favored us with 19 new or rare species of Rubus (Nos. 52939 to
52951 and Nos. 53535 to 53540) and a very unusual collection of
Berberis, Lonicera, Clematis, Rosa, Viburnum, and Cotoneaster (Nos.
53627 to '53752).

Consul Cavin, of Tananarive, Madagascar, presents a remarkable
collection of the coffee species now recognized by botanists as distinct
(Nos. 53454 to 53462).

Consul Goding, of Guayaquil, sends in a salmon-pink shaddock,
or grapefruit (No. 53611).

Through the kindness of Messrs. Kenoyer and Dudgeon, of Ewing
Christian College at Allahabad, India, we have come into possession
of a remarkable collection of Indian tree and shrub seeds (Nos.
53563 to 53590). This includes Bauhinia vahlii (No. 53567), which
they say is put to more uses than almost any other forest plant ex-
cept the bamboo. It is a gigantic climber with white flowers turn-
ing to cream color and large flat leaves which are sewed together
to make plates, cups, and even rough tablecloths, umbrellas, cloal^,
and rain capes. It has grown well in southern Florida in Charles
T. Simpson's hammock. The collection also contains BosioelUa
serrata (No. 53569), the source of Indian olibanum, used as an in-
gredient in incense; Diospyros twpru (Nos. 53572 and 53573), a
tropical persimmon tree as yet not cultivated in India ; nine flower-
ing trees of promise for Florida (Nos. 53574 to 53582) ; two stately
trees {Sterculia urens, No. 53588, and Terminalia tomentosa, No.
53589) suitable for street use; a variety of purple-stemmed wheat
from the Ganges Valley (No. 53590) ; and a species of jujube
{Ziziphus xylopyrus^ No. 53593), the charred fruits of which make
a black dye for leather.

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

John McLaren, superintendent of Golden Gate Park, San Fran-
cisco, has contributed a new ornamental Chilean shrub with small
edible fruits possessing a raspberry flavor, Eugenia luma (No.
63591).

Benito Carrasco has sent in a plant for covering bare arid soils,
which produces ivory-white berries with a pineapple flavor, Salpl-
chroa rhomboidea (No. 53608).

Friends of P. H. Rolfs will watch with interest the growth of two
new grasses from Minas Geraes, Brazil (Axonopus sp., No. 52917,
and Brachiaria playitaginea^ No. 52918) ; the former, he finds, covers
the ground there more densely than does the best St. Augustine
grass, being very persistent and crowding out everything else.

Before he was wounded and obliged to return to America, the
noted naturalist, George K. Cherrie, of the American Museum of
Natural History in New York, sent in some seeds of a remarkable
blackberry {Ruhus sp., No. 53545) which he discovered on the Zamora
River in Ecuador at an altitude of 5.500 feet. Of it he remarks,
" I do not believe I have ever seen such tremendous clusters of berries.
The latter are large and to me very fine flavored."

P. J. Wester, to whom we are indebted for many Philippine plants,
presents in this inventory a new and practically seedless variety of
the mabolo, a tropical persimmon {Diospyros discolor^ No. 53555),
which is sweeter, more juic}', and of better flavor than the ordinary
sort and ought to be distributed throughout the Tropics.

Doctor Proschowsky, of Nice, France, whom few correspondents
have equaled in generosity, has added to his gifts the wild apple
from the high plateau of Indo China (Mains laosensis, No. 52900).
Since this grows into a large tree and produces fruit similar in
shape, color, and flavor to certain cider pears of Normandy, but grows
wild in the dense forests of Indo China, it may possibly prove val-
uable either as a stock or in the creation of an apple which can be
grown in southern latitudes. Tlie wild apple (Malus doumeri, No.
53008), which Mr. Mieville, of the Agricultural Station at Chieng
Khuang, sent in from Laos, Indo China, may prove similarly useful.

P. C. Standley, of the National Museum, has recently described a
tropical persimmon (Diosjjyros conzattii, No. 53176), which produces
fruit superior, in his opinion, to that of D. ehenaster, and resembles
somewhat the delicious sapodilla. It may prove suitable for culti-
vation in parts of Florida, Hawaii, and Porto Rico.

Tlie spiny palms of the genus Acrocomia have proved to be very
rapid growers in southern Florida, some of them equaling the coco-
nut in this respect when planted on pinelands. In view of its abil-
ity to withstand severe drought, its hardiness, and the value of its
kernels, the macauba palm [Acrocoynia sclerocarpa^ No. 53487),
which Thomas R. Gwynn has sent in from Paraguay, would appear
to be a most desirable introduction.

The fundi grass of Nigeria {Digitaria exilis. No. 53486) Professor
Piper reports has proved remarkably promising for forage in the
Southern States.

The apricot of Harput, Syria (No. 52914), which grows to be as
large as a peach and possesses a remarkable flavor, deserves to be
tried in California.

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 5

The rapid-gi'owing timber tree of Cliina {Catalpa hiingel, No.
52909), which Frank N. Meyer reported as <rit)win<^ to iOU feet in
height and 15 feet in diameter and furnishing a light, strong, dura-
ble, and nonwarping timber resembling walnut, has shown itself at
home in JSfaryhmd and deserves to be widely tried in those regions
where the chestnut blight has destroyed the Americ an chestnut ti-ees.

Dendrocalamios sf rictus (No. 53G10), the forest bamboo of India,
which grows to a height of 100 feet and, unlike most other species,
produces seeds in abundance, deserves to be widely grown through-
out the regions warm enough for its culture.

Hydrangea 2)eHola7^is (No. 52937) is a remarkable deciduous
climber Avliich is ideal for covering the trunks of old dead trees and
is serviceable — like the Japanese ivy — for screening rock and brick
walls.

The palangi {Brassica rugosa, No. 53542), an early cold- weather
crop growing in the hills of the central, eastern, and western Hima-
layas and cultivated in Nepal, may be worthy of special study. The
leaves of its loose head are plucked and eaten as fast as they develop,
and an oil is extracted from its seeds. Has any plant breeder worked
with this species?

As illustrating a new reason for introducing foreign plants, special
attention might be called to the collections of grasses, barberries,
legumes, borages, etc., which have been received from Sweden, Den-
mark, and Holland for the use of the pathologists of the department
who arc engaged in studying the great problem of controlling the
rusts of cereals. These rusts have stages in which they inhabit as
secondary hosts a variety of plants, notably the barberries.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels, and the descrip-
tive and botanical notes have been arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine,
who has had general supervision of this inventory. Miss Patty
Newbold has assisted in the compilation of descriptive notes.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington, D.G., Novemler W, 1922.

INVENTORY/

52855 to 52858.

From Burma, India. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April 4, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

52855. Canavali sp. Fabacese.

" Tayok Pedalet. Native to Upper Burma. This bean is extensively
cultivated in Mandalay and is considered to contain a higher percentage
of nitrogen than any other bean found in India or Burma."

52856. Hibiscus sp. Malvaceas.

" Ma ha ka. A Siamese plant from the forests near Lampang, northern
Siam. A beautiful large-flowered scandent bush. Tubers of this plant
were sent from Chiengmai."

52857. Phaseolus caloakatus Roxb. Fabacese. Rice bean.

" San to hai. A bean indigenous to Upper Burma and cultivated in
Mandalay. The beans are eaten Avith rice when mature. Collected
February 3, 1921."

52858. ZiziPiius matjritiana Lam. Rhanmacese. Bor.
(Z. jujuha Lam., not Mill.)

"A shrub with small, red, sweet-acid fruits the size of a large cherry,
from a wild plant found near Okma on the upper Chindv/in River.
Specimen No. 843. Collected February 1, 1921."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46720.

52859. Hydnocarpus wightiana Blume. Flacourtiacese.

From Calcutta, India. Seeds collected by .T. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April
15, 1921.

"(Calcutta, India. March 8, 1921.) These seeds were found in old fruits
under two trees about 30 feet high which were loaded with immature fruits.
I examined a number of these seeds and found that they were still in good
condition. They will require sandy soil. At present the oil from the seeds is
used in Calcutta (School of Tropical Medicine) in the treatment of leprosy."
(Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51362.

52860. Peucedanum ostruthium (L.) Koch. Apiacese.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
April 5, 1921.

A perennial herb native to the French Alps. The acid aromatic root is used
in medicine, particularly in veterinary practice. It is utilized also for the
preparation of some kinds of Swiss cheese. (Adapted from Mueller, Select
Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 366.)

1 All introductions consist of seeds unless otherwise noted.

It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and
otlier plants used in this inventory are those under which the material was received

adoption in this country. ^ . _
established, their entrance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal
names for them in American literature becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations
appearing in this inventory will be subject to change with a view to bringing the forms
of the names into harmony with recognized American codes of nomenclature.

6

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 7

82861 and 52862.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by Sr. A. Tonduz. Received
April 11, 1921.

52861. Canavali plagiospebma Piper. Fabaceie.

" From tlie gardens of Sra. Amparo de Zeledon, Puutareuas."
(To7idit:;.)

A species based on specimens grown from seeds received from Mauri-
tius in 1913 ; also received from Nicaragua in 1917. The seed resembles
the sword bean in appearance, but it has tlie short hilum of the jack bean.

52862. ViGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacefe. Cowpea.

" From the gardens of Sra. Amparo de Zeledon, I'untareuas."
(Tonduz.)

62863. DioscoREA transversa R. Br. Dioscoreaceae.

Queensland yam.

From Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented by C. T. White, Government
botanist. Received April 12, 1921.

"A species common in coastal Queensland, where it produces small tubers
of excellent quality." (White.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 1331.

52864. Letcesteria Formosa Wall. Caprifoliacese.

From Beaverton, Oreg. Plants presented by Benjamin W. Gothard. Re-
ceived April 15, 1921,

" One of the handsomest and most useful of ornamental shrubs for all sec-
tions where the temperature does not fall much below zero. It is not subject
to pests, is in bloom for months, and if cut down by severe frost it renews
itself within a short time. Last winter, in sheltered situations, it endured
zero temperatui-e without injury. Here in Oregon it roots freely from hard-
wood cuttings in open ground when put in during November or December."
(Gothard.)

A Himalayan bush, 6 feet high, allied to our Viburnums. The pink flowers
backed by red bracts are borne in dense sprays at the end of fresh wood shoots

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41558.

52865. Ficus macrophtlla Desf. Moracese.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge,
Department of Botany and Forestry. Received April 16, 1921.

One of the best Australian avenue trees ; it has proved of value in southern

California.

" The milky sap of this tree yields a very fair caoutchouc. The fiber of the
root is of great durability." (Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, pp.
225 and 623. )

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. Nos. 3494 and 37140.

52866. SoLANUM QuiTOENSE Lam. Solanacese. Naranjilla.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds pre.sented by Dr. Frederic W. Goding.
American consul general. Received April 19, 1921.

For use in hybridizing experiments to secure disease resistance.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50607.

52867. DioscoREA pentaphtlla L._ Dioscoreacese. Round yam.
From Aulnay sous Bois, France. Tubers presented by I'lof. R. de Noter,

director, Ecole d'Acclimatation et de Recherches Agricoles. Received
April 7, 1921.
Variety hortorum.

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

" Igname ronde de Chine (round yam of China). The tubers made the first
season, from plants grown from ' eyes ' dug and replanted, weigh 1^ kilograms
each ; the second year the tuber may weigh 4 to 5 kilograms. The plant requires
light sandy clay or, better, calcareous, richly fertilized soil. The tubers are
gathered at the first frost and stored in the cellar. Storage for two years does
not injure but improves the tubers. This yam is an excellent vegetable of
delicate flavor and makes delicious fritters, cakes, and souffles. The leaves,
after the harvest, are used as cattle feed." (De Xoter.)

52868 and 52869. Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitacea^.

Cucumber.

Fi-om Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Ernst Benary. Received April
21, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Benary.

Introduced for specialists of the department.

• 52868. "Short green early." 52869. " Short green Parisian."

52870 to 52889.

From Christiania. Norway. Seeds presented l)y Dr. N. Wille, director.
Botanic Garden. Received April 1, 1921.

Introduced for experimental work in cereal-rust control.

52870. AcoNiTUM lycoctonum L. Ranunculacese. Monkshood.
A yellow-flowered ornamental yield ng an alkaloid similar to aconitin.

52871. Agkopykon sp. Poacese. Wheat-grass.

Received as Triticunt sibiricum {=Agropyroii sibiricum). but the
seeds ai'e unlike those of that species that have been received heretofore.

52872. AiRA CAESPiTOSA L. PoacetE. Hair-grass.

This tufted perennial grass often fonns excellent forage '.n mountain
meadows.

52873. AiRA FLExuosA L. Poacefe. Hair-grass.
A very slender grass with delicate purplish inflorescences.

52874. Bekberis chinensis Poir. Berberidacere. Barberry.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36737.

52875. Berberis chinensis Poir. Berberidacese. Barberry.

Received as Berberis spathulata, which is now considered to be the
same as B. cJiuiensis.

52876. Berberis gutmpeli Koch and Bouche. Berberidacese. Barberry.
A hardy barberry, 4 to 6 feet tall, with handsome purplish fruits.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 44.525.

52877. Berberis integerrima Bunge. Bei'beridacejie. Barberry.
A rather variable but attractive bhick-fruited species up to 6 feet tall.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49060.

52878. X Colutea media Willd. Fabacese. Bladder senna.

Ornamental shrub, 10 feet tall, with orange and reddish yellow flowers
and grayish green foliage.

5287&. Oolutea orientalis Mill. Fabacese. Bladder senna.

Flowering shrub similar to the preceding but of lower growth.
Flowers during the summer.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33314.

52880. Elymus ARENAsrus L. Poacese. Lyme-grass.

A coarse perennial grass used for sand binding on the seacoast

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52795.

APRIL 1 TO JUXE 30, 1921. 9

52870 to 52889— Continued.

52881. KoELERiA ALPicoLA Gren. and Godr. Poacere. Grass.

A tufted low perennial grass from the high mountain slopes.

Received as Koelena aii'^tralis; but the sample does not agree with
that species.

52882. Melica nutans L. Poacese. Melic grass.
A loosel.v tufted European grass useful for grazing.

52883. NoNNEA ROSEA (Bieb.) Linli. Boraginacese. E.ose alkanet.

An attractive hardy annual with rose-colored, funnel-shaped flowers,
closely allied to Anchusa.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51041.

52884. Secale sp. Poacere. Bye.

Received as Secole montana. but the sample does not agi"ee with that
species.

52885. Symphytum officinale L. BoraginacetE, Comfrey.
Hardy perennial sometimes grown as a border plant for its foliage.

52886. Thalictkum glaucum Desf. RanuncuIace£E. Meadow rue.

An attractive hardy perennial 2 to .5 feet tall, with handsome gray-
green, much-divided foliage and dainty yellow flowers.

52887. Thalictkum minus nutans Regel. Ranunculaceie.

Meadow rue.

A form of this dainty border plant, a foot or more in height.

52888. ToRRESiA odorata (L.) Hitchc. Poacefe. Holy g'rass.
A low sweet-scented perennial grass used for basket mal<ing.

52889. Trisetum spicatum (L.) Richter. Poacese. Downy oat-grass.
An erect tufted grass of value for grazing on high mountain slopes.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28543.

52890 to 52892. Corchorus olitorius L. Tiliaceae. Jute.

From Dacca, Bengal, India. Seeds presented by Robert S. Finlow, fiber
expert to the Government of Bengal, through Lieut. Col. A. T. Gage,
director. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta. Received April 8, 1921.

'Nalta jute. A tall, herbaceous, sometimes woody annual, 1 to 5 meters high,
sparingly branched, and bearing smooth, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small
yellow tlowers. The many-seeded beaked capsule is perfectly cylindrical.
(Adapted from Bureau of Agriculture, Philippine Islands, Farmers' Bulletin
No. 11, p. 8.)

The following varieties are named selections which are introduced for
testing by the Office of Fiber Investigations:

52890. Green. 52892. R30.

52891. R26.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 25052.

52893 and 52894.

From Aulnay sous Bois, France. Presented by Prof. R. de Noter, ficole
d'Acclimatation et de Recherches Agricoles. Received April 4, 1921.
Quoted notes by Professor de Noter.
52893. Atriplex hortensis L. Chenopodiaceaj. Orache.

" Seeds of a variety with an exceedingly delicate flavor ; it is easy
to clean with verv little waste. It brings three times the price of ordi-
nary spinach [in France] ; the plant is 2i meters (Gi feet) high and

10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52893 and 52894— Continued.

furnishes 1 kilogram (23 pounds) at a single picking, 44 large succulent
leaves, 20 to 30 centimeters long. It loses only one-fourth of its we.ght
in cooking, while common spinach loses three-fourths of its weight and
requires 300 leaves to make a kilogram. It makes a delicious salad.
The plant is very hardy and easy to cultivate in any climate. The seeds
can be sown at the end of February in northern Europe, and the plant
thrives as well as it does in warm countries. The leaves are ready
for picking two months after sowing, and on fertile soil the plant will
yield all summer ; any surplus can be fed to animals.

" The seeds, milled and bolted into flour, make an excellent feed. The
analysis of the seeds shows the following percentages : Protein, 24.62 ;
fat, 6; sugar and starch, 53.70; cellulose, 1.92; mineral matter, 3.46;
water, 10.30. In Mexico this brown flour is used to make cakes.

" The stalks can be used for the extraction of cellulose and the manu-
facture of paper. An analysis of the dried stalks shows percentages as
follows : Protein, 3 ; fat. 1.20 ; sugar and starch, 35.50 ; cellulose, 46.04 ;
mineral matter, 5.16; water, 9.10."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 2003.

52894. PoLYMNiA EDULis Wedd. Asteraceie.

" Tubers of a strong herbaceous plant, very decorative with its tall
stalks 1 5 meters high, beautiful foliage, and yellow, autumnal flowers.
The numerous, clustered, clean tubers are white, almost transparent,
excessively sweet, and have a slight pear flavor. They are eaten raw
in their native country, where they are keenly relished. The leaves,
stalks, and tubers are greedily eaten by animals. The enormous quantity
of sugar in the tubers yields three times as much alcohol as can be dis-
tilled from the Insh potato. Molasses can also be made from the tubers.
A half-decayed tuber grew a plant which bore 32 tubers 15 to 20 centi-
meters long, weighing 3 kilograms.

"This hardy plant occurs wild and is also cultivated in the Andes
Mountains. In Algeria irrigation is necessary. In any case, half of
the foliage can be used during the summer for feed. At harvest the
tubers are stored in a cellar. The plant is easily lifted from the soil
and is superior to the Jerusalem artichoke and the sunflower in that it
leaves nothing behind."

52895 to 52897.

From Kulara, Queensland, Australia. Seeds presented by J. A. Hamilton.
Received April 14, 1921.

52895. Albizzia lophantha (Willd.) Benth. Mimosacese.

A rapid-growing tree from Western Australia. The bark contains 8
per cent of tannin and the dry root 10 per cent of saponin. Cattle
browse on the leaves. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of
Australia, pp. 117, 315, and 537.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 8243.

52896. Alphitonia excelsa (Fenzl) Reissek. Rhamnacere.

A tree 50 feet high, one of the characteristic trees of the Brigalow
scrubs of New Soutli "Wales, Queensland, and northern Australia, with
hard close-grained durable wood which takes a high polish ; it is suitable
for gunstocks, coopers' staves, and for indoor purposes. The wood is
tough and warps in drying ; near the outside it is pinkish and the inner
wood is dark brown. The bark is occasionally used for tanning.
(Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 373.)

52897. Pleiogynixjm solandri (Benth.) Engl. Anacardiacese.
{Spondias pleiogyna F. Muell.)

A tree native to Queensland ; the hard dark -brown wood with red
markings resembles that of the American walnut. The grain is fairly
close and splits quite sti'aight. It is an excellent wood for the joiner or
cabinetmaker and is also suitable for turner}\ (Adapted from Maiden,
Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 599.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 11

52898 to 52900.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky, Jardin
d'Acclimatation. Received April 18, 1921. Quoted notes by Doctor Pros-
chowsky.

52898. Amygdalus persica T/. Amygdalacese. Peach.
(Pninus persica Stolies.)

" Seeds of varieties of peaches from Laos, French Indo China."

52899. Cyperus escltlentus L. Cyperacooe. Chufa.

" Tubers which can be kept in sand in perfect state for months and
which have a very good taste like very sweet almonds. The plant grows
with the greatest facilitj', does not require much moisture, and yields an
abundant crop. When the tubers are planted in March the crop is ripe
in October and November."

For previous inti'oduction, see S. P. I. No. 43578.

52900. Malus laosensis (Cardot) Cheval. Malacese. Laos apple.
(Pyrus laosensis Cardot.)

Seeds of an interesting species of apple growing wild on the high
plateaus of Indo China at Tranninh at an altitude of 1,500 meters and
also on certain mountains of the Tonking. It is a large tree which pro-
duces fruit similar in shape, color, and flavor to certain cider pears of
Normandy. A drink has been made of it the color of which recalls
the Normandy pear cider. Although this species grows in the dense
forest and is uncared for by the mountain people, it may have been cul-
tivated and improved in the past. The trees from which this seed was
obtained may be remnants of specimens cultivated as sacred trees around
certain Laos pagodas where the priests cared for them. (Adapted from
Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Stances de I'Acad&mie dcs Sciences,
Paris, vol. 110, p. 1129.)

52901. SoLANUM TUBEEOSUM L. Solanacese. Potato.

From Reading, England. Tubers presented by Sutton & Sons. Received
April 20, 1921.

" Dunnotar Castle. The crop yielded over 13 tons per acre." (SuttOii.)

For use in breeding work.

52902. Calamus sp. Phoenicaceae. * Rattan palm.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Adn.
Hernandez, Director of Agriculture. Received April 26, 1921.

" Bejuco seed." (Hernandez.)

For a discussion of rattan palms in the Philippines, see Brown and Merrill,
Philippine Palms and Palm Products, pages 34 to 54,

52903 and 52904.

From Nairobi, Kenia, Africa. Seeds presented by Alexander Holm, Direc-
tor of Agriculture. Received April S, 1921.

52903. Capriola sp. PoacefE. Grass.
" Probably an undescribed species of Capriola." {C. V. Piper.)

52904. Capriola sp. Poacete. Grass.
"Apparently a mixture of two species of Capriola." (C. V. Piper.)

52905. DioscoREA esculenta (Lour.) Burkill. Dioscoreacese.

Lesser yam.

From Dominica, British West Indies. Tubers presented l)y A. Kt\vs, act-
ing curator. Botanic Gardens. Received April 11, 1921.

"Silver. This yam is better known locally as the 'Silk yam.'" (Keys.)
"A small-tubered, smooth, tough-skinned yam having white flesh of good
quality." (R. A. Young.)

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52906 to 52908. Dioscorea alata L. Dioscoreaceae.

Greater yam.

From Antigna. British West Indies. Tubers presented by F. G. Harcourt,
agricultural superintendent. Received April 11, 1921.

52906. " Bottle-Neck Lisbon. This variety is economically preferred to
the ordinary Lisbon yam, the tubers being of better shape and less
forked ; also generally considered to be of slightly better quality."
(Harcourt.)

"A light-brown, rather thin-skinned, white-fleshed yam. The tubers
reach a weiglit of several pounds each. The quality is excellent, the
flesh being mealy, tine grained, and f»f rich but delicate flavor when
cooked." (R. A. Young.)

52907. " Lisbon. A yam of very good quality. The tubers are irregular
in shape, showing a tendency to forking." (Harcourt.)

"A white-fleshed yam of excellent quality, fine grained and of deli-
cate, rich flavfu" when cooked. The skin is light brown and rather
thin. The tubers usually attain a weight of .several pounds each."
(R. A. Yov7ig.)

52908. " Horn. The tubers of the Horn yam usual'y curve upward, i. e..
toward the surface of the soil, and are rather brittle." (Harcourt.)

"A white-fleshed yam having dark-l)rown. rather thick skin. The
flesh remains white when cooked and is of good quality, though the
texture is not quite so fine as that of the Lisbon varieties. The tubers
are long and generally curved. They commonly attain a weight of
several pounds each." (R. A. Young.)

52909. Catalpa bungei Meyer. Bignoniacese.

From Nanking, Kiangsu, China. Seeds presented by J. L. Buck, College of
Agriculture and Forestry, University of Nanking. Received May 3, 1921.

"A rapid-growing Chinese tree, up to 100 feet in height, with a trunk 10
to 15 feet in circumference a few feet above the ground. The wood, which is
strong, light, durable, and nonwarping, resembles walnut to a large extent and
is in much demand for fine furniture. The tree might be cultivated in the
semiarid sections of the United States where the winters are not too severe.
It prefers a porous soil and is easily propagated from suckers which spring
up from the roots that are near the surface of the ground." (F. N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44664.

52910. Brassica pekixexsis (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicacese.

Pai ts'ai.

From China. Seeds collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Numbered April, 1921.

These seeds were found in ISIr. Meyer's baggage with no descriptive notes.

52911. Zea MAYS L. Poacese. Corn.

From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds collected by Wilson Fopenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received No-
vember 19, 1920. Numbered April, 1921.

"(No. 493a. Collected at Bogota market. October 14, 1920.) Flint corn of
the variety commonly seen in this region. Of interest to those engaged in corn
breeding."

52912. Pterocarpus erixaceus Lam. Fabacese.

From Ibadan, Southern Provinces, Nigeria. Seeds presented by John G.
Davis, acting Director of Agriculture. Received April 6, 1921.

A moi-e or less deciduous tree 15 to 20 meters high, with a straight trunk,
spreading crown, and pubescent branchlets. The glabrous leaves are unequally

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 13

pinnate. The flowers are in terminal panicles with racemose branches. The
tree extends into Natal, Swaziland, the Transvaal, to the West Coast, and from
the coast to the Matapos. A valuable and durable timber found in great abun-
dance and the most valual)le asset ^Iozanil)i(iue I'rovince has in ils trupical
forests. It produces also the African gum A/ho. (Adapted from Sims, Forest
Flora of Portuguese East Afriea, p. J/'i.)

52913. Allium CEPA L. Liliacese. Onion.

From Valencia. Spain. Seeds presente<l l)y John R. Putnam, American
consul. Kec-eived April 1, 19:21.

Seeds of the onion which is grown on an extensive scale in Denia, Spain.
These onions come upon the American market in a iiccuHar type of package
and are tlie large yellow or straw-colored onions sold as Spanisli onions.

52914. Prunus ARMENiACA L. Amygdalaceae. Apricot.

From Aleppo, Syria. Seetls presented l)y Digby A. Willson, vice consul in
charge. Received April G, 1921.

"The apricot grown in the Harput (Kharpoot) district is recognized to be

the most luscious and most sought for noncitrus fru t in the Near East. In
order that our Department of Commerce ami our Department of Agriculture
may understand the climate under which the Harput apricot is cultivated, the
following information is given:

" The city of Harput is situated in al,out the same altitude as Denver, Colo.,
being slightly more than 5,000 feet above sea level. During the summer, which
is very hot. little water is found in the d. strict, owing to the entire lack of
rain in the summer months, but the winter is extremely cold and snowstonus
are not infrequent. The apricot trees usually grow throughout the city in
the various gardens, which are irrigated from small streams supplying sullicient
water for the cultivation of the trees after the spring rains. Great care is
exercised in the cultivation of the Harput apricot, resulting in a delicious
fruit about the size of an ordinary peach ; the apricots are r pe and ready for
picking about the last of May or the first days in June. T am informed by
many naturalized Americans from the Harput district that these apricot trees
will grow in .southern California." (Winsoii.)

52915. ScLERocARYA BiRREA (A, Rich.) Hochst. Anacardiacese.

From Matan'a el Saff. Egypt. Seeds presented by A. Bircher, director,
Middle Egypt Botanic Station. Received April 7, 1921.

A tree with narrow, glabrous, 9 to 23 foliolate leaves tufted at the ends of
the branches. The elliptic, entire, leathery pinnre are 2 inches in length. The
globose, glabrous, whitish yellow drupes, 1 inch long, are borne singly on
stout peduncles. A fermented liquid is prepared from the sweetish acid flesh.
The stony nut contains two or four seeds of a walnutlike flavor. Native to
Upper Guinea and the Nile land. (Adapted from Tawredi, Colonia Eritrea,
p. 112).

52916. Melilotus alba Desr. Fabacese. White sweet clover.

From Madrid, Siwiin. Seeds presented by A. Frederico Gredills, curator,
Botanic Garden. Received April 5, 1921.

For experimentHtion by the Ofliee of Forage-Crop Investigations.

52917 to 52922.

From Bello Horizonte, M'nas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by Prof.
P. H. Rolfs, through Prof. C. V. Piper, United States Department of
Agriculture. Received April 1, 1921. Quoted notes by Professor Rolfs.

52917. AxoNOPUs sp. Poacese. Grass.

" Collected at Vicosa. A grass that has some very good points, for
grazing purposes, very leafy, covering the ground more densely than
St. Augustine at its best. Where the leaves are not cropped off by
grazing it stands about 8 inches tall. Zebu have grazed it considerably.

30S37— 23 2

14 SEEDS AND PLA:srTS IMPORTED.

52917 to 52922— Continued.

It is very persistent in its own patches and crowds out practically
everythiing else. The patches that I saw produced very little seed ;
possibly more will be produced when we get into the beginning of the
dry season."

52918. Bkachiabia plantaginea (Link) Hitchc. Poacese. Grass.

" Collected at Ponto Novo ; where it occurred it crowded out practically
everything else. It made a dense covering, the leafy part of it standing
about 2i feet tall. I saw it growing at all the points visited and find it
also present here at Bello Horizonte. It looks as though it may be
perennial here. The seed habits seem to be good, as it api)ears to ripen
about all at the same time."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21961.

52919. HoLCL's HALEPENSis L. Poaceas. Johnson grass.
(Sorghurn hale pen se Pers. )

" Collected at Ligacao. Appears to be a sorghum that grows natively
as a weed."

52920. Paspalum sp. Poacese. Grass.
" Collected at Furtados de Campos."

52921. Paspalum sp. Poacese. Grass.
" Collected at Ligacao."

52922. Valota insulabis (L.) Chase. Poacese. Grass.

" Collected at Ponto Novo. Occurs rather abundantly along the road-
side."

52923. Laurocerasus iltcifolia (Xiitt.) Roemer. Amygdalacese.
{Prunus ilici folia Walp.)

From Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds presented by P. D. Barnhart. Received
April 5, 1921.

'• Wild cherry, for trial as stock and as an ornamental evergreen tree."
(Ba7-nhart.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39584.

52924 to 52926. Lilium spp. Liliacese. Lily.

From Ootacamund, Bombay Presidency, India. Presented by F. H.
Butcher, curator. Government Botanic Gardens and Parks. Received
April 1, 1921.

52924. LlI-IUM XEILGHEBRF.NSE Wight.

Bulbs of an Indian lily with a globose bulb 5 to 7.5 cubic millimeters
in diameter, with a stiff stem 3 to 6 decimeters high, creeping at the base,
and with 30 to 40 crowded leaves. The one to three white ascending
fragrant flowers are 15 to IS cubic millimeters long and trumpet shaped.
The perianth segments are oblanceolate, reflexed only at the tips.
(Adapted from Botanical Gazette, vol. 27, p. 2Ii2.)

52925. LrLixTM nepalense D. Don.

Bulbs of a magnificent species, of striking beauty, generally considered
too tender for open-air culture except in the more favored parts of
England, introduced from Nepal in 1S24. The plant grows 1 to 3 feet
high and bears nodding bell-shaped flowers of a beautiful soft yellow,
the lower half of the gracefully recurved segments being blotched with
bright purple-brown and shaded with maroon. (Adapted from Journal of
Horticulture and Home Farmer, 3d ser., vol. 54, p. 348.)

52926. Llltum neilghekkexse Wight.
Seeds of S. P. I. No. 52924.

APEIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 15

52927. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoreaceae, Greater yam.

From Arch Creek, Fla. Tubers presented by J. DeHoff. Received April
23, 1921.

" I procured one tuber in 1893, when I first came to Avon Park, Fla., from
a neighbor, H. G. Burnett, who had in his garden a few which he procured from
his father--n-law at Fort Myers where small (piantities have lieen grown, I
understand, for r>0 years. I had kept seed from year to year since that time,
no more though, than I wanted myself, until year before last wlien somehow
they made several times more seed bulbs than I ever saw before. This last
year they again made only very few seed tubers. I received them under the
name of 'White Jamaica yam.' I grew them for five years near I'alatka (at
Florahome) and they did well on high hammock land. Down here in Dade
County, on very light sandy and rocky land, they produce as much as sweet
potatoes and. with me. t:ike the place of Irish potatoes; the latter will not
succeed on this dry soil at all. The yams keep for months." (DeHoff.)

"A white-fleshed yam, fairly dry when cooked, and of excellent quality. The
vine produces aerial tubers, which are referred to in Mr. DeHoff's letter as
'seed tubers.'" (R. A. Young.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37943.

52928 to 52951.

From Kew, England. Seeds presented by Sir David Prain, director, lloyal
Botanic Gardens. Received April 4, 1921.

52928. AcANTiioPANAx SETUENENSis Hamis. Araliacere.

A bush 2 to 3 millimeters high, native to western Hupeh, where it is
found in thickets at alftudes of 1,800 to 2,100 meters. The white
flowers, in short-peduncled umbels, are followed by black fruits. This
species is closely related to Acanthopanax Icucorrliizu.^, but is easily dis-
tinguished from it by the leaves with almost invariably three leaflets,
by their glaucous underside, their more coriaceous texture, and by their
more remote and shallower serration. (Adapted from Sargent, Planfae
WiJuonianae, vol. 2, p. 599.)

52929. Aralia chinensis glabrescens (Franch. and Sav.) C. Schneid.

Araliacefe.

A black-fruited bush 3 millimeters high, native to China in thickets at
altitudes of 900 to 2.700 meters. This variety differs from the type in
the glabrous or nearly glabrous glaucescent under side of the leaflets;
and from the equally glabrous Aralia chinensis variety mandxhurica it
differs chiefly in the usually smaller, more papery leaflets with smaller
appres.sed teeth. (Adapted fi-om Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol.
2. p. 567.)

52930. Bekueris edgeworthiana O. Schneid. Berberidacere. Barberry.

A small shrub native to Simla, British India, with yellowish gray
branches and one to two parted yellowish spines about 2 centimeters
long. The elliptic-lanceolate membranaceous leaves are green above and
paler below, 1 to 3 centimeters long. The small flowers, 4 millimeters in
diameter, are in dense cymes up to 3 centimeters long. (Adapted from
Bulletin Herbier Boissier, 2d ser., vol. 8, p. 263.)

52931. Berbeeis fkancisci-ferdinandi C. Schneid. Berberidace:e.

Barberry.

A rather striking species apparently most nearly related to the Hima-
layan Berheris chitria, which is well distinguisheil, however, by its
puberulent branchlets. the longer stalked and numerous ovules, and by
the distinct styles. The handsome shrub is 2 to 3 meters high, with red
young branches, thereafter purplLsh, glabrous, and shining.

The simple, yellowish red spines are up to 2.5 centimeters long. The
papery deciduous leaves are ovate or ovate-lanceohite with marginal
spines 1 to 1.5 millimeters long. The yellow flowers 7 to 0 millimeters
in diameter are in dense panicles 5.5 to 12 centimeters long. The scarlet
ovate fruits are 12 millimeters in diameter. Native to thickets in west-
ern China at altitudes of 1,300 to 4,000 meters. (Adapted from Sargent,
J'laiitae Wilsoniatiae, vol. 1, p. 361.)

16 SEEDS AND PLAKTS IMPORTED.

52928 to 52951— Continued.

52932. Beebebis sp. Berberidaceae. Barberry.

Received as B. leitchlinii, for which a place of publication has not been
found.

52933. Betula medwediewi Kegel. Betulacese. Birch.

A lofty tree, with erect branches and twigs, found in forest borders
at an altitude of 6.800 feet on Mount Somlia, Transcaucasia. The papery
ovate leaves, glabrous and olive green above, are paler below and some-
times pilose on the veins. The stamina te catkins are in short I'acemes
at the tips of the branches. The cylindrical pistillate catkins are 3 to 3.5
centimeters long. (Adapted from Gartenftora, vol. 36, p. 383.)

52934. Clematis Montana bubens Wilson. Ranunculacete.

A plant of exceptional beauty with rose-colored flowers 1^ to 2 inches
in diameter, which are produced freely when the plant is only a foot
high. It requires no background to show it to advantage, as in the case
of the white flowers of the type, and is most suitable for training over
old stump.s, etc. Most of the flowers are produced in late May and .Tune,
and odd flowers continue to develop all summer. (Adapted, from The
Garden, vol. 77, p. 8'/.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 526.30.

52935. CoTONEASTEE ACLTiFOLiA viELOSt-LA Ilelid. and Wils. Malacese.

A very vigorous shrub 5 to 7 feet high, native to western Hupeh, with
young shoots clothed with yellowish gray loose hairs, becoming smooth
and purplish brown the second year. The leaves are li to 4^ inches long,
and the white flowers are rose tinted. The woolly, roundish, pear-shaped
fruits are ultimately shining black. (Adapted from Sargent. Plantae
Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 158.)

52936. L) AVIDIA iNVOLUCKATA viLMOEiNiANA (Dode) Hcmsl.

CornacejE. 1
uate, ovate, 'i|

in fprininnl '

A tree 40 to 50 feet tall, native to western China, with alteri
bright-green leaves 2 to 4 inches long, inconspicuous flowers in terminal
globular heads, and greenish yellow fruits with brown dots, nearly 2
inches long. The bracts are as in the t.vpical form. (Adapted from
Curtis's Botanical Maffazine, pi. 8-^32.)

Received as /). laeta. which is now referred to this form.

For previous introduction, see .S. P. I. No. 49669.

52937. Hydbangea petiol.^kis Sieb. and Zucc. Plydrangeaceje.

A hardy deciduous climber with deeply serrated, somewhat heart-
shaped leaves about 4 inches long. The large flat corymbs, often 10 1 |
inches across, are composed mainly of small fertile blossoms which are ' j
inconspicuous and a few large white sterile blooms. As the number of
showy flowers is small, the plant is not to be recommended as a wall ,
climber, but as a tree climber, for clothing the trunks with foliage and j
flower, it can not be surpassed. It clings to the tree with rootlets
thrown out from its lengthening growths and requires no wire or string.
One plant ascended 40 feet in 13 years. (Adapted from The Garden, ■
vol. 6-',, p. 219.) •.!

52938. Pybacantha gibbsii A. Jackson. Malaceae. ^

A western Chinese shrub, up to 14 feet high, nearly spineless, with '

large, ovate-oblong, very variable leaves up to 3 inches long, white ■

flowers, and scarlet, globular, abundant fruits about one-third of an inch j

in diameter. The leaves are commonly used for tea by the Chinese. I
(Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser.. vol. 16, p. 309.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44399.

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 17

52928 to 52951— Continued.

52939 to 52951. RrrBUS spp. Rosacese. Bramble.

52939. RuBUs auenophorus Rolfe.

A very distinct species witli thick, armed steins, hairy HowerinR
branches, and stipitate purple jrlands at unequal lenijth. Tlie hairy
leaves are ternated (or the upper ones rarely simph') and green on
both surfaces. Tlie rachis, peduncles, and sepals are hairy, glandu-
lar, and a beautiful purple. The sepals recall a pincushion stuck
full of hlack-headetl pins. This glandular development extends to
the stems and petioles. The rose-colored dowers with pi'tals 5 milli-
meters long, are in G to 10 flowered racemes 3 to 4 centimeters long.
The black edible fruit is 1 centimeter wide. (Adapted from Kew
Bulletin of Miscellaneous Jnfonuation. HI JO. p. 382.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29975.

52940. RuBvs aixeghaniensis Porter.

One of the numerous forms of the cultivated blackberry, often
known as Ruhu.'i nif/robarcus but apparently only a more or less
stable form of R. alleglianiensis.

52941. RuBus BiFLORUs quinqtjEfloeus Focke.

A large, vigorous-growing bush with attractive, stout, " white-
washed " stems 12 to 15 feet in height and ornamental foliage.
This plant produces rich, golden yellow, raspberrylike fruits of
pleasant flavor which may prove of considerable value in the hands
of the hybridist. (Adapted from The Garden, vol 76, p. 62.'f.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50294.

52942. RuBUS chroosepalus Focke.

The most valuable feature of this species is the very ornamental
evergreen foliage, which may be compared with that of a lime
tree. The slender stems, furnished with a few spines, grow 6 to
7 feet in a season. The simple cordate leaves, 4 inches long and
3^ inches wide, are glabrous above and white beneath. The tlowers
are borne in large panicles and have no decorative value; the fruits
are small and blue. Native to Hupeh and Ichang at altitudes of
4.000 feet. The best use for the plant Is to cover a pillar, pergola,
or fence. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle. 3d ser.. rol. 51,
p. 166.)

52943. RuBus flosculosus Focke.

A deciduous shrub up to 12 feet high, with stout erect stems
arching at the much-bra nchetl top. The pinnate leaves 4 to 7 inches
long ai-e smooth abo\-e and covered beneath with a close white felt.
The small pink flowers in narrow racemes 2 to 4 inches long are
followed by small, very dark red or black fruits which .-ire good
eating. Native to central and western China. (Adapted from Wil-
son, A Naturalist in Western China, vol. 2, p. SI.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50296.

52944. RuBUS giraldianus Focke.

A deciduous Chinese brandde with ornamental foliage and attrac-
tive slender white stems. To get the best effect, at least S or 10
plants should be grouped together and the old growths cut out in
autumn to expose the full beauty of the pre\ious summer's shoots.
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. 76, p. 62^.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50297.

52945. RvBus inopertus Focke.

A climbing shrub with strong stems and ovate leaflets green on
each surface. The short-pediceled flowers are axillary and clustered
at the tips of the branches. Native to southern and central (Jhina
at altitudes of 2,000 meters. (Adapted from Bibliotheca Botanica
(&'pt'i-.c« Riihorum), vol. 72, p. 182.)

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52928 to 52951— Continued.

52946. RuBus lasiostyll^s Focke.

A stout, hardy plant. 4 to 12 feet high, strikingly ornamental with
its thick, very spiny stems of a peculiar whitened character. The
l)innate leaves are dark green above and silvery white beneath ;
when young, the leafstalks and veins are suffused with rose. The
magenta-red flowers are followed by curious white woolly fruits
which are sweet to the palate and said to be used for food in China,
where it is native. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chrmiicle, 3d ser., vol.
31, y. 161, and Gardening Illustrated, vol. 28, p. 631.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50298.

52947. Runus lasiostylus dizygos Focke.

A shrub native to the uplands of western Hupeh at an altitude of
1,600 meters, with 5-pinnate leaves of the fertile branches and rose-
colored flowers. (Adapted from ^argevt, riantue Wilsonianae, vol.
1, p. 53.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44402.

52948. RuBUS pakvifolil's L.

An East Asian and Australian plant which produces much finer
fruit in the mountains of Australia than in the lowlands. It ex-
tends as a native to Japan. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra-
Tropical Plants, p. -J 77.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50301.

52949. RuBrs phoenicoi-asius Maxim. Wineberry.

A tall subscandent singularly handsome bramble with slender
branches, native to .Japan. The peduncles and calyx are clothed
with close-set, long-spreading, stiff, gland-tipped, red-purple hairs
which in the lower part of the stem are glandless and mixed with
slender, straight, or recurved prickles. The pinnately 3-foliolate
leaves are 5 to 7 inches long. The leaflets are green and glabrous
above and covered with snow-white tomentum beneath. The flowers
have minute pale rose-red petals and spreading narrowly lanceolate
sepals 1 inch long. The ovoid-oblong fruits, three-fourths of an inch
long, made up of about 40 scarlet glabrous drupes, are edible but
mawkish. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 64^9.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50302.

52950. RuBUs pubescens Weihe.

A very robust bramble native to Europe, with strong canes which,
however, do not ascend to any considerable height without support.
The fruit is well developed and pleasantly flavored.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50303.

52951. RuBUS xanthocabpus Bur. and Franch.

A trailing Chinese bramble with large ovate bright-yellow fruits
which are fragrant and palatable.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50305.

52952 to 52954.

From South America. Seeds presented by J. B. Mertie, jr., United States
Geological Survey. Received April 7, 1921.

52952. Llffa cylindrica (L.) Roemer. Cucurbitacese.
(L. aeyyptiaca Mill.)

Esponja de aire.

52953 and 52954. RiciNUS communis L. Euphorbiaceae. Castor-bean.

52953. Large. 52954. Small. V

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 19

52955. Calamagrostis coarctata (H. B, K.) Steud. Poacese.

Grass.

From Sydney, New South ^^'ales. Seeds presented by George Valder,
undersecretary, Department of Agriculture. Keceived April 7, 1921.

An erect, cespitose grass, about u foot high, from cold mountainous regions
in Ecuador and Colombia at an altitude of about S..WO feet. The root is librous.
and the leaves are very narrow. (Adapted from llumh<)ldt, lionplund, und
Ktmth, Nova Genera et Species J'lantarum, vol. 1, p. l-'iS.)

53956 to 53005. Triticum spp. Poacese. Wheat.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by t)»e Cereal Exchange.
Received April 8, 1921. Quoted notes by the Cereal Exchange.

Introduced for the Office of Cereal Investigations.

52956 to 52999. Triticum aestivum L. Common wheat.

{T. vulgare Vill.)

52956 to 52970. "Barletta"

52956. "From southern Buenos Aires."

52957. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52958. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52959. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52960. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52961. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52962. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52963. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52964. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52965. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52966. " From northern Pampa Central."

52967. "From central Pampa Central."

52968. "From southern Santa Fe,"

52969. " From eastern Entre Rios."

52970. " From southern Cordoba."
52971 to 52976. "Pampa."

52971. " From central Pampa Central."

52972. "From northern San Luis."

52973. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52974. " From southern Buenos Aires."

52975. " From northern Pampa Central."

52976. " From southern Cordoba."
52977 to 52984. " Hungaro."

52977. " From northern Pampa Central."

52978. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52979. " From southern Santa Fe."

52980. " From southern Cordoba."

52981. " From southern Cordoba."

52982. " From southern Buenos Aires."

52983. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52984. "From southern Buenos Aires"

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

52956 to 53005— Continued.

52985 to 52987. '' Rnso."

52985. " From eastern Bueuos Aires."

52986. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52987. " From southern Pampa Central."
52988 to 52994. '' Rietir

52988. " From central Pampa Central."

52989. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52990. " From eastern Buenos Aires."

52991. "From northern Buenos Aires."

52992. " From southern Cordoba."

52993. " From northern Pampa Central."

52994. " From southern Buenos Aires."

52995. " Chnhut, from southern Buenos Aires."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5464.

52996. " TuzuUa, from central Cordoba."

52997. " Frances, from eastern Buenos Aires."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5466.

52998. "Aiistraliano, from northern Pampa Central."

52999. "Australiano, from northern Pampa Central."

53000 to 53005. Teiticum durum Desf. Poacese. Durum wheat.

53000. " Candeal, from southern Buenos Aires."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41402.

53001. " Candeal, from eastern Buenos Aires."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41402.

53002. "Candeal (R), from the Province of Mendoza."

53003. "Candeal (R), from the Province of Mendoza."

53004. " Taganrog, from eastern Buenos Aires."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41043.

53005. " Taganrog, from eastern Buenos Aires."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41043.

53006. DioscoREA rotundata Poir. Dioscoreaceae. Guinea yam.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Tul)er« presenterl by T. B. McClelland,
horticulturist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 28,
1921.

"A white-fleshed yam of excellent quality, and one of the most popular varie-
ties grown in Porto Rico. The tul^ers are usually cylindrical, commonly weigh-
ing from 3 to 6 pounds each at maturity." (R. A. Young.)

53007. Trifolium glo:n[eratum L. Fabaceae. Cluster clover.

From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Seeds presented by F. H. Brunning.
Received April 29, 1921.

A valuable annual which seeds freely and so maintains itself even on dry
sandy soils. It is a splendid plant for improving bare arid pasture lands, which
it greatly enriches, tliereby adding to the cai-rying capac'ty. Tlie clover
spreads rapidly and yields an abundance of good pasturage.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52356.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 21

53008. Malus DOUMERi (Bois) Cheval. Malaceae. Tonking apple.

From Laos, Indo China. Seeds presented by R. Mi6ville. director. Station
Agrifole dii Tranninh, Cliieufr KhuauK, through M. Aiigiiste Chovalier,
Agronomie Coloniale, Kcole I'ratiqilc des Hautes Etudes, Paris, France.
Received April 25, 1921.

"An interesting wild apple native to the high plateaus of French Indo China,
at altitudes of 800 to 2.000 meters (2,()00 to 0.500 feet), notahly on l.angl)ian
and the lesser mountain ranges. It is a large tree which produces fruits simi-
lar in form, flavor, and color to certain varieties of Normandy cider pears.

"Although the species grows in the open forest and is uncared for l)y the
present mountaineers, it must have been cultivated and improved at some
ancient time. There remain specimens cultivated as sacred trees around cer-
tain Laos pagodas; here the trees were cared for by priests." (Chevalier.)

53009 to 53030. Aster spp. Asteracese. Aster.

From Elstree, Herts, England. Plants ]iresented by Hon. Vicary Gibbs,
Aldenham House Gardens. Received April 20, 1921.

53009 to 53029. Aster novi-belgii L.

53009. llclfiian Queen. An excellent, much-branched, late-blooming
variety 6i feet high, with well-clothed flowering sprays which are
very beautiful on the bush or in a vase. The flowers are ricli
blue-purple, and the disk keeps yellow, which is a valuable asset.
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. S'/, p. 610, and from Country Life,
vol. .1,5, p. 376.)

53010. Bluebeard. A light, graceful variety, 6 feet high, with
pretty, soft-blue flowers. (Adapted from The (lardni, vol. S'/, p.
610, and from Country Life, vol. Jf5, p. 376.)

53011. Blue Gem. The bluest purple of any Michaelmas daisy
known. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. S.'i, p. 610.)

53012. Blushing Bride. A variety with flowers of a verv pale pink.
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. S-}, /). 610.)

53013. Brightest and Best. A very effective variety 4 feet high,
with a remarkably handsome habit and magenta flowers. (Adapted
from The Garden, vol. S-J, p. 610, and from Country Life, vol. 1,5,
p. 376.)

53014. Brussels. Reported as a variety of good habit and vigorous
constitution, which reaches a height of 4 feet and bears enormous,
single, pale-lavender flower.--, in graceful sprays.

53015. Captain- Fryatt. Said to be one of the best of the pale
mauves, 4^ feet high, of free growth and excellent for cutting.

53016. Climax. A beautiful new variety said to be 5 feet high, with
large lavender flowers 2 inches across.

53017. General Lentan. A variety with flowers of the purest deep
rose without any blue in it. This color is superb under artiflcial
light. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 8-'/, p. 610.)

53018. Ghent. Reported as a fine pale-pink variety.

53019. "Joan Vaughan. A new seedling aster." (Gihbs.)

53020. Liege. A good light-pink variety, very free flowering.

53021. Malines. A blue-flowei'ed variety of great merit. (Adapted
from Country Life, vol. //o, p. 376.)

53022. Mons. A most distinct and remarkal)ly beautiful variety, 3
to 4 feet high, forming sharply rounded bushes completely covered
with deep-pink s.ngle flowers which all open at the same time.
This fine, liealthy, sturdy variety is faiily early and lias a long
flowering period. The color is superb under artificial light.

(Adapted from Gardeners' Chroniole, vol. 68, p. 283, and from The
Garden, vol. S.',, p. 610.)

53023. " Xainur. A new seedling aster." (Gil)hs.)

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53009 to 53030— Continued.

53024. Xurse CavelL A soft-pink vai'iety said to be 4* feet high,
of excellent quality and vei-y free flowering.

53C25. "President. A new seedling aster." {Gihhs.)

53026. ''Robinson V. C. A new seedling aster." (Gihis.)

53027. Sam Banham. A pure-white seedling from Climax, reported
as identical with that variety except in color ; excellent for
cutting.

53028. "The Queen. A new seedling aster." (Gibbs.)

53029. Yjjres. A variety with a .stiff bushlike habit and pale-pink
flowers. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 8-J. p. 610.)

This variety is said to be 3 feet high, of very free growth, and
the flowers have a fine yellow eye.

53030. Astb:e vimineus Lam. Asteraoere. Aster.
"Desire. A new seedling aster." (GibJjs.)

53031 to 53080.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Seeds presented by Axel Lange, curator,
Botanic Garden of the L'niversity. Received April 28, 1921.

Introduced for experiments with leaf rusts of grains and grasses.

53031. Agbopykon OBTrsiuscxJLUM Lange. Poaceae. Wheat-grass.
A perennial grass native to the temperate regions of both hemispheres.

53032. Alkanxa ll'tea (Desr. ) A. DC. BoraginaceiP. Yellow alkanet.

A hardy European plant with golden yellow trinnpet-shaped flowers,
somewhat resembling Anchusa italica except in flower color.

Received as Nonnea Ivtea, which is now referred to Alkanna lutea.

53033. Baptisia alstralis (L.) R. Br. Fabacese.

A handsome, stout, perennial herb 4 to 6 feet high, native to eastern
North America, with lupiuelike indig(i-blue flowers an inch long in loose-
flowered, long, terminal racemes.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4784.

53034. Berberis aristata DC. Berberidacefe. Barberry.

A Himalayan shrub 8 feet high, which bears stout spreading racemes
of sessile bright-red berries which finally become bluish purple and
bloomy.

53035. Berberis LYCirM Royle. Berberidace?e. Barberry.
A Himalayan shrub 6 feet high, bearing violet fruits in se.ssile racemes.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49928.

53036. Bkoml'S adoensis Hochst Poacere. Brome-grass.

An Abyssinian plant about 1 to 2 feet high with softly hairy foliage
and nodding panicles, 3 to 5 inches long, of shining awned spikelets.

53037. Bromus laciniatus Beal. Poaceae. Brome-grass.

A tall smooth perennial with large open drooping panicles of large
spikelets.

53038. Bromus bacemosus L. Poacea?. Brome-grass.

Chess or cheat, a smooth weed of waste places, introduced from
Europe, sometimes infesting grain fields. It is 1 to 3 feet tall.

53039. Ceeixthe major L. Boraginacere. Honeywort.

A showy annual G to 15 inches high with very rough leaves and flowers
that are yellow below and purplish above, bearing showy bracts.

APRIL 1 TO JU2TE 30, 1921. 23

53031 to 53080— Continued.

53040. Clematis gkaveolens Limll. Ranunculawse. Clematis.

A rapid climber found from the Himalayan region to Persia, bearing
thin, pinnate, shiny leaves and cymes of yellow flowers, lA inches across,
tinted with green.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30765.

53041. Clematis reticulata Walt. Ranunculacefe. Clematis.

A slender climber native to the United States from South Carolina to
Alabama and Florida, which bears very coriaceous reticulated leaves and
solitary, axillary, nodding bell-shaped flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 11557.

53042. Clematis vitalba L. Ranunculacefe. Clematis.

The most vigorous climber of the genus, ascending to 30 feet. It is
native to Europe, northern Africa, and the Caucasus ; and bears axillary
panicles of dull-white flowers followed by fruits with long feathery
styles from which it is called " old man's beard."

53043. Clematis viticella L. lianunculaceiB. Clematis.

The type of one of the leading groups of garden clematis, and one of
the parents of the Jackmanii type of hybrids. It climbs to a height of
12 feet ; bears entire or 3-parted leaves and blue or purple flowers up to
2 inches in diameter growing singly or in threes. Native to southern
Europe.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49810.

53044. Delphinium consolida L. Eanunculacere. Larkspur.

An erect hairy European annual 1 to 1^ feet high, with blue or white
flowers in loose panicles.

53045. DoLicHos lablab L. Fabacese. Bonavist bean.

An annual ornamental tropical bean climbing to a height of 20 feet,
with long erect racemes of rather large purple or white flowers ; the pods
and seeds are eaten in the Tropics.

53046. Elymus arenabius L. Poacese. Lyme-grass.

A stout coarse perennial native to the temperate regions of both hemi-
spheres. It is used for binding coast sands. The seed is used by the
Digger Indians for food.

Received as Elymus geniculatus, which is now referred to E. arenarius.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24473.

53047. Elymus caput-medusae L. Poacete. Lyme-grass.
An erect annual introduced from Europe.

53048. Elymus europaeus L. Poacese. Lyme-grass.
A tall European perennial with lax flat blades about half an inch wide

and a narrow nodding bristly head 5 to 8 inches long.

Received as Hordeum europaeum, which is now referred to Elymus
europaeus.

53049. Elymus giganteus Vahl. Poacesje. Lyme-grass.
A grass native to Russia and Siberia.

53050. Elymus hirsutiglumis Scribn. Poacese. Lyme-grass.
Southern wild rye, a grass with stout erect culms 3 to 5 feet high

and ascending rough-hairy leaves 8 to 12 inches long.

53051. Elymus siniRicus L. Poaceaj. Lyme-grass.
A tall grass with heavy overhanging heads found on fertile flats in

higher mountain regions of Chihli Province, China. Of value possibly
for grazing.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36794.

24 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPOETED.

53031 to 53080— Continued.

53052. ELYiius viEGiNicus suBMUTicus Hook. Poacese. Lyme-grass.

A coarse, Rocky Mountain perennial growing on rich low ground. It
affords good pasturage and makes a coarse hay.

53053. Eranthis hyemalis (L.) Salisb. Ranunculacese.

Winter aconite.

An erect perennial hardy herb 5 to 8 inches high, naturalized from
Europe. Very desirable for half-shady places for its early show of
bright-yellow flowers.

53054. Hellebokus foetidus L. Ranunculficese. Hellebore.

A western European species with triie stem 1 foot high, coriaceous
leaves, and sepals green or bordered with bright purple, under 1 inch
long.

53055 and 53056. Holcl's sorghum L. Poacefe. Sorghum.

(Sorghum rulgare Pers.)

53055. A tall grass native to the United States, cultivated since
prehistoric times for the seed, which has been used for food, for
the sweet juice, and for forage.

53056. A tall grass native to the United States, with flat blades
and terminal panicles, cultivated for the edible seed, for the sweet
juice, and for forage.

53057. HoKDEfM NODOSUM L. Poacese. Barley.
(H. secaUnum Schreb.)

A perennial grass abundant throughout the western half of the United
States.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43314.

53058. Milium effusum L. Poacete. Millet grass.

The only representative of the genus in America, a slender erect
perennial 3 to 4 feet tall, found in the cool woods from Nova Scotia to
Illinois.

53059. Myosotis arvexsis (L.) Hill. Boraginacege. Forget-me-not.

An annual or biennial erect plant 7 to 20 inches high, native to Eu-
rope and Asia, which bears blue or white flowers.

53060. Myosotis scokpioides L. Boraginacere. Forget-me-not.
(M. palush-is Lam.)

The true forget-me-not of Europe and Asia. 6 to IS inches high. The
bright-blue flowers have a yellow eye.

53061. NiGELLA damascena L. Ranunculacese. Love-in-a-mist.

A hardy southern European annual 1 to 2 feet high, bearing bright-
green finely cut leaves and large white or blue flowers with a very
dense and fine involucre.

53062. NoNNEA ROSEA (Bieb.) Link. Boraginacefe. Rose alkanet.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .52883.

53063. Penxisktum glaucx^m (L.) R. Br. Poacene. Pearl millet.
(P. typhoideum Pers.)

A robust tropical annual 4 to 8 feet tall, with broad blades and a
dense spikelike panicle 1 foot long. It is cultivated for the edible seed,
for forage, and for soiling.

53064. PoA ALPiNA L. Poacese. Spear-grass.

A good pasture grass native to Kazan Province of the northern Volga
region of European Russia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20018.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 25

53031 to 53080— Continued.

53065. PoA CAESIA J. E. Smith. Poace.ie. Spear-grass.

A glaucous Eurasiiin peivnn'al with rather rigid cnilnis 1.5 to 6
decimeters high aud rather compact panicles 3 to 7 centinu'ters long.

53066. PoA CHAixii Vill. Poaceaj. Spear-grass.

A tall relatively coarse species, with rather broad blades and drooping
panicles. Native to Europe and Asia ]Mim)r.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 16S06.

53067. POLYPOGON MONSPELiENSis (L.) Desf. Poaceae. Beard-grass.

A common annual weed on the Pacific coast, with bristly green or
yellowish spikes 1 to 6 inches long.

53068. Salvia tratexsis L. Menthacese. Sage.

A hardy European perennial 2 feet high, with more or less blood-red
maculate "leaves and bright-blue or rarely reddish or white flowers 1 inch
long.

53069. Secale fragile Bieb. Poacete. Eye.

A bearded grass native to the sandy steppes of Hungary and southern
Russia.

53070. Sidalcea malvaeflora (DC.) A. Gray. Malvaceae.

An erect or ascending hardy perenn'al 1 to 6 feet high, with small
incised-crenate leaves and purple flowers 2 inches across. Native to
California.

53071. Stipa capillata L. Poacese. Feather grass.

A perennial European, ornamental grass less than 2 feet high, used
in the making of dry bouquets.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20686.

53072. Stipa pennata L. Poaeese. Feather grass.

An ornamental grass native to the steppes of Europe and Siberia. The
culms are 2 to 3 feet high and occur in bunches. The panicles are very
plumose.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30609.

53073. Thaxictrxjm flavum L. Ranunculacese. Meadow rue.

A European stout perennial herb 2 to 4 feet high, with large compound
leaves and pale-yellow flowers with bright-yellow anthers.

53074 and 53075. Thalictrum flexuosum Bernh. Itanunculacere.

Meadow rue.

53074. A yellow-flowered perennial li feet high, native to Germany.

53075. Received as Thalictrum jacquiniantim, for which T. flexuo-
sum is an earlier name.

53076. Thalictrum foetidum L. Ranunculacea?. Meadow rue.

A white or yellow-flowered perennial three-fourths of a foot high,
native to France.

53077. Tkiticum bicorne Forsk. Poaceae. Wild wheat.

A tufted annual, native to Egypt and Syria, with culms 30 to 00 centi-
meters high.

53078. Teiticxjm dicoccum Schrank. Poaceae. Emmer.

Supposed to be the original parent of all wheats in the world. It has
great drought-resisting qualities and sliould do well in the arid tracts
of the southern United States.

Received as Triticuni amyleum, which is now referred to T. dicoccum.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34369.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

53031 to 53080— Continued.

53079. Triticum aestivum X ovatum. Poacese. Hybrid wheat.
(Aegilops triticoides Req.)

A European annual 2 feet high with narrow cylindrical spikes of
closely appressed awned spikelets.

53080. ViGNA cYLiNDRicA (Stickm.) Skeels. Fabaceae. Catjang.

A crop grown for its seeds and also used as a string bean in India.

Received as DolicJws catjang, which is now referred to Vigna cylin-
drica.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35349.

53081 to 53114.

From Leyden. Netherlands. Seeds presented by Prof. Dr. J. M. Janse,
director, Botanic Garden. Received April 15, 1921.

Introduced for experiments with leaf rusts of grains and grasses.

53081. AcoNiTUM LYCOCTONUM L. Ranuuculacese. Monkshood.

A slender-stemmed perennial 3 to 6 feet high, native to Europe and
Siberia, with deeply cut leaves and yellow or whitish flowers.

53082. AcoNiTUM napellus L. Ranunculacese. Monkshood.

The best known and most poisonous species of Aconitnm ; it is used
in medicines. The erect stem is 3 to 4 feet high and the flowers blue.
Native to the temperate north.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 20881.

53083. ACONITUM panicttlatum: Lam. Ranunculacese. Monkshood.
A European blue-flowered species.

53084. Agbopyron caninum (L.) Beauv. Poacese. Wheat-grass.

A grass common in timber and timber clearings near Chita, Trans-
baikal region of eastern Sil)eria.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24475.

53085. Agbopyron elongatum (Host.) Beauv. Poacese. Wheat-grass.
{A. rigidum Beauv.)

A perennial grass 1* to 2 feet high, with rough linear leaves. Native
to the sandy coasts of the Mediterranean and the alpine summits of
Lebanon.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 17827.

53086. Antirrhinum oeontium L. Scrophulariacese. Snapdragon.

A slender annual, native to North America, 6 to 12 inches high, with
small purple or white flowers.

53087. Aquilegia fragrans Benth. Ranunculacese. Columbine.
A Himalayan plant 6 inches high, with yellow-striped flowers.

53088. Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) Beauv. Poacese. Tall oat-grass.
(A. avenaceum Beauv.)

" This is occasionally cultivated in the humid regions of the United
States as a meadow grasss under the name of tall oat-grass. It is a
fairly satisfactory forage grass." (A. S. Hitchcock.)

53089. Berberis cbataegina DC. Berberidacese. Barberry.

A deciduous shrub 5 feet high, with 6 to 10 flowered racemes 1 to 2
inches long and bluish black fruits. Native to Asia Minor.

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53081 to 53114^Continiiocl.

53090. Bekheris hookeri Leni. Berberidace.ip. Barberry.
(B. uallichiana Hook., not DC.)

A deciduous shrub 5 feet bigh, native to Asia Minor, bearinjr bluish
black fruits.

Received as B. macrophylla, whicli is a horticultural name for B.
hookeri.

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49018.

53091. BoRAGO OFFICINALIS L. Boraginaccse. Borage.

A coarse hairy annual native to Europe and northern Africa, 2 feet
high. The handsome blue flowers make it a widely known bee plant,
and the young leaves are used as a potherb and in salad.

53092. Bromus rigidus Roth. Poacea?. Brome-grass.

A weedy annual 2 feet tall, with hairy foliage and drooping panicles
of long awned spikelets. Native to the ]\Iediterranean region and
naturalized in the United States.

53093. Cerinthe alpina Kit. Boraginaceje. Honeywort.

A perennial with a recurved spike of 5-parted bell-shaped flowers.
Native to the Alps and descending along the streams into the plains.

53094. Cerinthe major L. Boraginacese. Honeywort.

An ornamental annual 6 to 1.5 inches high, with showy bracted flowers
yellow below and purplish above.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53039.

53095. Cerinthe minor L. Boraginacefe. Honeywort.
A European plant with yellow or purple-spotted flowers in long racemes.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49S67.

53096. Clematis viticella Tj. Ranunculacese. Clematis.

A southern European clematis which climbs to a height of 12 feet and
bears entire or 3-parted leaves and single or 3-clustered blue or purple
flowers up to 2 inches across.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No.- 49810.

53097. Delphinium amoenum Stev. Ranunculacese. Larkspur.
A pale blue-flowered perennial native to Siberia. Flowers in July.

53098. Delphinium cashmerianum Royle. Ranunculacea?. Larkspur.

A Himalayan plant 10 to 18 inches high, with deep azure-blue flowers
2 inches long.

53099. Delphinium elatum L. Ranunculacese. Larkspur.

A European species 2 to G feet high, bearing blue flowers with dark-
violet petals.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 13685.

53100. Elymus desertoeum Kar. and Kir. Poacese. Lyme-grass.

A grass with flat blades with incurved margins and elongated spikes.
Native to Siberia.

53101. Helleborus FOirriDus L. Ranunculace.-p. Hellebore.

A western European species with true stem 1 foot high and green or
purple-bordei'ed sepals 1 inch long.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53054.

53102 to 53104. Hordeum distichon p.\lmella Harlan. Poaceir.

Barley.

53102. A cultivate<l variety of 2-rowed barley. Received as H.
distichon.

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53081 to 53114— Contimied.

53103. A cultivated variety of 2-rovped barley. Received as H. dis-
tichon nutans.

53104. A cultivated variety of 2-rowed barley. Received as H. zeo-
criton.

53105. HoRDEUM vuLGARE TRiFURCATUM ( Schlecht. ) Beaven. Poaceaj.

Barley.

A trifurcate, naked. 6-ro\ved, white, blue, or purple kerneled subspecies,
the parent form of trifurcate barleys. Received as H. acgyceras.

53106. NiGELLA DAMASCENA L. Ranunculaceffi. Love-in-a-mist.

A hardy, southern European annual 1 to 2 feet high, bearing large
white or blue flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53061.

53107. NoNNEA ROSEA (Bleb.) Link. Boraginacese. Rose alkanet.

An attractive hardy procumbent annual native to the northern Cau-
casus. The white or purple flowers are funnel shaped.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53062.

53108. Ranunculus auricomus L. Ranunculacefe. Crowfoot.
A hardy herbaceous perennial li feet high, with yellow flowers.

53109. Symphytum officinale L. Boraginace.ie. Comfrey.

A liardy tul)ej-ous-rooted perennial 3 feet high, with white, yellowish,
purple, or rose flowers in drooping cymes. Native to Europe and Asia.

53110. Thalictrum ANousTiFOLirii L. Ranunculacefe. Meadow rue.

A hardy herbaceous, yellow-flowered perennial 3 feet high, beautiful
as a background for the herbaceous border. Native to Germany.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49869.

53111. Thalictrum dipterocarpum Franch. Ranunculacefe.

Meadow rue.

An erect perennial Chinese herb with large rose-colored flowers and
pale-green leaflets, glaucous below.

53112. Thalictrum flavl-m L. Ranunculacea?. Meadow rue.

A stout European perennial herb 2 to 4 feet high, bearing ])ale-yellow
flowers Avith bright-yellow anthers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53073.

53113. Triticum bicorne Forsk. Poacese. Wild wheat.
A tufted annual with culms 2^ feet long, native to Egypt and Syria.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53077.

53114. Triticum spelta L. Poacere. Spelt.

The most popular wheat of antiquity and a favorite now in Germany
and Switzerland, especially in poor soils. It is less susceptible to disease
and to inroads by birds than the beardless varieties.

Received as T. taanda, but the sample is spelt.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23898.

I

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 29

53115 to 53118.

From Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Seeds collected by Victor O. Fletcher.
Newnliam Post Office, near Launceston, and jn-esiMitiHl by L. A. Evans,
acting Director of Agriculture. Received April 30, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Evans.

" The soil here is very fertile, but the rainfall is only 14 inches, and we
have no recognized rainy season."

53115. Dantiionia sktacea R. Br. Poaceai. Wallaby grass.

"A valuable fodder phuit if properly cultivated."

WaUaby gi-ass, a perennial grass useful for artificial mixed pasture ;
it is principally valuable in the spring. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful
Native Plants of Australia, p. 82.)

53116. Festuca bromoiuics L. Poaceae. Fescue grass.

A slender tufted annual up to 1 foot high, with a one-sided, slender
panicle 2 to 6 inches long. (Adapted from Bailey, Queensland Flora, pt.

a, p. 1911.)

53117. Poa sp. Poacese. Spear grass.
" Cattle grass."

53118. Themeda triandra Forsk. Poacese. Rooi grass.

One of the commonest grasses of the drier regions of Africa and a
most valuable fodder grass. (Adapted from Prain, Flora of Tropical
Africa, vol. 9, pt. 3, p. J,16.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48787.

53119. MusA sp. Musacese. Banana.

From Mount Silinda, Melsettex', Southern Rhodesia, Africa. Shoots pre^
sented by Dr. W. L. Thompson, American Board Mission in South
Africa. Received May 4, 1921.

"A variety of banana, obtained from the natives, different from any I have
ever seen elsewhere. We prize it for its eating qualities, although it is a pour
yielder. We imagine that it may have a larger percentage of proteins than
ordinary bananas, but have no real proof of it. It may require more tropical
conditions for best development." (Thompson.)

53120 and 53121.

From Dibrugarh, Assam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received May 4, 1021. Quoted
notes by Mr. Rock.

53120. Carvota sp. Phoenicacefe. Palm.

"(Collected in Dibrugarh, along the Brahmaputra River, Assam.
Feliruary 19, 1921.) This palm, 70 to 80 feet high, is cultivated in
Dibrugarh and grows wild on (ho banks of the P.rahnuiputra near the
Himalayan lootliills. It is cpiite different from Canjota urciis, especially
in its stature; it is much taller, the trunk being 40 feet high. The
leaves are shorter but are arranged .spirally on the trunk, giving the
whole palm a curious appearance. The palm does not die after flower-
ing, as is the case with C. vrevs. The fruiting panicles are much
shorter, and the fruits are yellowish when ripe."

53121. Gynocakdia odorata R. Br. Flacourtiacese.

False chaulm.oogra tree.

"(Collected in the Bberjan forest. 7 miles from Uangagora in north-
eastern A.ssam. February 22, 1921.) Lcmtam. A tall, handsome tree
found in certain forest tracts of northeastern .\ssam. with dark-green
foliage and pendent branches. The trunk is often over a foot in di-
ameter and GO to 70 feet in height. The bark is lenticellate, while
that of Taraktofjcnos kurzii is smooth. The large spherical depressed
fruits are borne on the trunk and branches, while those of T. kurzii

30837—23 3

30 SEEDS AjSTD plants IMPORTED.

53120 and 53121— Continued.

are borne on tlie ends of the branches in the leaf axils. The fruits
are exceedinglj- fragrant when ripe and contain about twenty seeds
embedded in shiny. sw( et, yellowif^h pulp. Monkeys are very fond of
the fruit flesh, and whole fruits are rarely found unless they be
immature."

Fiir previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51G68.

53122 to 53175.

From Upsala, Sweden. Seeds presented by Dr. O. .luel, director, Botan-
ical Garden. Received April 12, 1921.

Introduced for experiments with leaf rusts of grains and grasses.

53122. AcoNiTUM LYCOCTONUM L. Ranunculacese. Monkshood.

A slender perennial reaching a height of 6 feet, with yellow or
whitish flowers. Native to Europe and Siberia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53081.

53123. AcoNiTrM septentkionale Koelle. RanunculacefE. Monkshood.

An Himalayan plant with pa^e-yellow or dull-purple flowers. This
species yields much of the aconite of European commerce.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51746.

53124. Agropykon viOLACErM (Hornem.) Lange. Poacese. Wheat-grass.

A perennial gra.ss ^^ith culms usually decumbent at the base. 3 to 6
decimeters high. Native to Europe.

53125. Agrostis eorealis Hartm. Poacea;. Bent-grass.
A European grass with tufted culms 1 to 4 decimeters high.

53126. Ai.KANNA lutea (Desr.) A. DC. Boraginacese. Yellow alkanet.

A hardy European herb with bluish, trumpet-shaped flowers. Re-
ceived as Nonnea lutea, which is now referred to Alkanna.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53032.

53127. Antirrhincii orontium L. Scrophulariaceje. Snapdragon.

A North American annual 6 to 12 inches high, bearing small purple
or white- flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53086.

53128. AgriLECiA atp.ata Koch. RauunculaceiB. Columbine.

A hardy perennial, native to Europe and Siberia, reaching 2 feet in
height and with abundant violet flowers 1 inch long.

53129. AQun.EGiA viridiflora Pall. Ranunculacefe. Columbine.

A hardy perennial 1* feet hgh, native to eastern Siberia and bearing
several greenish flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42737.

53130. AvENA MONTANA Vill. Poacerp. Oat.
A grass native to the Pyrenees Mountains.

53131. AvENA NUDA Hoejcr. Poacete. Oat.
Hull-less oats cultivated in China for food and used for making flour.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40650.

53132. A\-ENA STEBiLis L. Poacese. Oat.

Animated oats, occasionally cultivated as a curiosity, the florets when
moistened presenting spontaneous movements.

53133. AvET^CA STRiGOSA Schreb. Poacese. Oat.

A native of Europe and western Asia cultivated and occurring as a
weed in cultivated fields.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 25364.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 31

53122 to 53175— Continued.

53134. Bkachypodium syi.vaticum (Huds.) Beauv. Poaceii?.

False brome-grass.

A grass native to woods and thickets throughout Europe and eastward
through northern Asia to the Provinces of Sliengkiug and Hupeli. Cliin;i.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32446.

53135. BuoMUS brizaefokmis Fisch. and Mey. Poacefe. Brome-grass.

A handsome ornamental grass 1 to 2 feet high with a one-sided nodding
panicle. Native to the Caucasus and Persia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 15978.

53136. Ckrinthe alpina Kit. Boraginacese. Honeywort.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53093.

53137. Clematis alpina (L. ) r»Iill. Ranunculaceae. Clematis.

A slender plant 3 to 5 feet high, native to northwestern North America,
Siberia, and soutliern Europe. The flowers are bright blue with many
petallike stamens.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5133.

53138. Clematis alpina sibikica (I-. ) Kuntze. Ranuncuiaceos.

Clematis.
A white-flowered form of Clematis alpina.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 237.

53139. Clematis flammula L. Ranunculaceffi. Clematis.

A slender vigorous climber, native to the Mediterranean region. The
dark-green leaves remain fresh until midwinter. The small numerous
flowers are followed by white-plumed fruits.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 13925.

53140. Clematis intec4kifolia L. Ranunculacese. Clematis.
A blue-flowered phut native to Hungary.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49809.

53141. Clematis pseudoflammula Schmalh. Ranunculaceae. Clematis.

An herbaceous plant 1 to 2 feet high, growing in open fields in the
northern Caucasus. The flowering season is May to June.

53142. Delphinium casiimerianum Royle. Ranunculaceae. Larkspur.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53098.

53143. Delphinium elatum L. Ranunculaceae. Larkspur.
"Variety intermedium.

A variety of the polymorphous bee larkspur (see S. P. I. No. 53099).

53144. Elymus arenarius L. Poaceae. Lyme-grass.

A coarse perennial grass native to north temperate regions, used to
bind coast sand.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53046.

53145. Eranthis hyemalis (L.) Salisb. Ranunculaceae.

Winter aconite.

An erect European perennial 5 to 8 inches high, with bright-yellow
flowers in early spring.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53053.

53146. Helleborus foetidus L. Ranunculaceae. Hellebore.

A western European species with a true stem a foot high, and green 'ir
purple-bordered sepals 1 inch long.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53054.

32 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

53122 to 53175— Continued.

53147. HoRDEUM spoNTANEUM C. Koch. Poacese. Barley.

An annular 2-rowed barley which is considered by some to be the wild
form of the cultivated 2-rowed varieties. Native to the Caucasus.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28885.

53148. Lappula myosotis Moench. Boraginaeeje. Stickweed.
(Echinospermum lappula Lehm.)

An erect grayish annual 5 to 6 decimeters high, with blue to whitish
flowers. Naturalized from Europe.

53149. Melica ciliata L. Poacere. Melic grass.

A half-hardy, ornamental perennial grass native to Europe and north-
ern Africa.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 16967.

53150. Melica nutans L. Poaceffi. Melic grass.

Variety pallens.

A rather tall pale ornamental perennial grass native to Europe and
northern Asia.

53151. Myosotis arvensis (L.) Hill. Boraginacese. Forget-me-not.

An annual or biennial erect plant 8 to 20 inches high, which bears blue
or white flowers. Native to Europe and Asia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 530.59.

53152. Myosotis stkicta Link. Boraginaceae. Forget-me-not.

A tender annual with small blue or whitish flowers. Native to Europe,
the Orient, and northern Africa.

53153. Nigella damascena L. Ranunculacese. Love-in-a-mist.

A hardy southern European annual 1 to 2 feet high, bearing large white
or blue flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .53061.

53154. NoNNEA KOSEA (Bieb.) Link. Boraginacese. Rose alkanet.

An attractive, hardy, procumbent annual native to northern Caucasus.
The funnel-shaped flowers are white or purple.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53062.

53155. PoA ALPiXA L. Poacefe. Spear-grass.

A good pasture gi-ass native to Kazan Province, northern Volga
region, Russia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .53064.

53156. PoA CAESiA .1. E. Smith. Poacefe. Spear-grass.

A European perennial grass with rather rigid culms 1.5 to 6 decimeters
high.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .53065.

53157. PoA cHAixii VUl. Poacese. Spear-grass.

A tall, relatively coarse species with rather broad blades and drooping
panicles. Native to Europe and Asia Minor.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53066.

53158. Ranunculus aconitifolius L. Ranunculacese. Crowfoot.

Variety platanifoUus.

A variety of the common white-flowered buttercup of Europe, with
leaves like those of a plane tree.

53159. Sesleria cokrulea Arduino. Poacofe. Moor-grass.

A hardy, blue-gray perennial grass up to l^ feet high, native to the
British Isles.

APRIL, 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 33

53122 to 53175— Continued.

53160. Stipa pennata L. Poacete. Feather grass.

An ornamental grass with plumose panicles borne on culms 2 to 3 feet
high which are in bunches. Native to tlie steppes of Europe and
Siberia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53072.

53161. Symphytum asperrimum Donn. Boraginace?e. Comfrey.

A coarse European perennial herb with short pricklelike hairs and
purple flowers.

53162 to 53173. Tiialictrum spp. Ilanunculacefe. Meadow rue.

53162. Thalictrum angustifolium L.

A hardy herbaceous perennial 3 feet high, with pale-yellow
flowers, useful as a background for herbaceous borders. Native to
Germany.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49S69.

53163. Thalictrusi aquilegifolium L.

The European " feathered columbine," 1 to 3 feet high, with large
hollow stems, white flowers, and purple or white stamens.

53164. Thalictrum delavayi Franch.

A slender Chinese plant 2 to 3 feet high, witli nodding purple
flowers half an inch long.

53165. Thalictrum fendleei Engelm.

A rather stout leafy plant native from southern Colorado west-
ward and southward. The flowers are in compact panicles.

53166. Thalictrum flavum L.

Variety Jieterophyllum.

A European plant 2 to 4 feet high with leaves smaller than in
Tlialictrum flavum and slightly toothed and bearing compound, com-
pact inflorescences of erect pale-yellow flowers.

53167. Thalictrum foetidum L.

A hardy herbaceous perennial less than a foot high, with white
and yellow flowers. Native to France.

53168. Thalictrum glaucum Desf.

A glaucous southern European perennial herb 2 to 5 feet high,
with erect panicles of yellow flowers.

53169. Thalictrum kemense Fries.

A plant with thin panicles of erect flowers and bipinnate leaves
with round, 3-parted leaflets. Native to Europe, Asia, and northern
Africa.

53170. Thalictrum minus L.

A species 1 to 2 feet high native to Europe, Asia, and northern
Africa, with loose panicles of drcoping yellow or gi-eeuish flowers.

53171. Thalictrum minus L.

Received as Thalictrum duMum, which is now referred to T.
minus.

53172. Thalictrum polygamum Muhl.

A branching species 3 to 8 feet high, with long leafy panicles of
white flowers. Native to North America from Newfoundland and
Canada to Florida and westward to Ohio.

53173. Thalictrum simplex L.

A lilac or yellow-flowered species a foot high, native to Sweden.

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53123 to 53175— Continued.

53174. ToRRESiA ODOi^TA (L.) Hitchc. Poacese. Holy grass.

Holy firass, vanilla grass, or Seneca grass, native to Canada and the
northern United States. It is sweet scented owing to the presence of
coumarin. The Indians use the grass to malje fragrant basinets.

Received as Hierochloe odorata, wliich is now referred to Torresia
odorata.

53175. Trollius europaeus L. Ranunculacese. Globeflower.

A hardy herbaceous perennial 15 inches high, with lemon-yellow
globular flowers 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Native to wet upland meadows
of noxthern Europe.

53176. DiosPYROS coxzattii Standi. Diospyracese. Persimmon.

From Cerro Espino, Oaxaca, Mexico. Seeds presented by P. C. Standley,
United States National Museum. Received May 16, 1921.

" Zapote negro months, collected at Cerro Espino, April, 1921, by Prof. C.
Conzatti. The fruit is said to be better than that of Diospyros ebenaster."
(Standley.)

A tree of particular interest on account of the exquisite flavor of its edible
fruit, 4 centimeters in diameter and 2 centimeters long. In qualit.v it is com-
parable with the chico-zapote (Achras zopota). It is green sliinned and much
smaller than the common black sapote. Propagation of this magnificent tree is
relatively simple on account of its vigor and the altitude at which it thrives,
1.000 meters above sea level. (Adapted from Bold in dc la Dircecion de
Estudios Biologicos, vol. 2, No. 3, p. 316.)

53177 to 53217.

From Ecuador. Collected by Wilson Popenoe. Agricultural Explorer of the
DepJirtniont of Agriculture. Received April 6, 1921. Quoted notes by
Mr. Popenoe.

53177. Berbekis quinduensis H. B. K. Berberidacefe. Barberry.

"(No. 5S5a. Hacienda I>a Esperanza. near El Angel, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 15, 1921.) Seeds of Espino. A very pretty species of
Berberis, sinnhii (o t:ne obtained in CuimI namurca. From the mountains
of Carchi I'rovince. at about ]2,0i)0 feet elevation. This is one of the
handsomest wild barberries I have seen in Ecuador. It makes an
arborescent shrub up to 10 or 12 feet high, and has large, glossy, stiff,
dark-green leaves. The flowers. \^ii ch rire produced in racemes about 3
inches long, are oi-ange-yellow and half an inch broad. They are fol-
lowed by small clusters of oval, blue-black fruits. The .species is worthy
of a trial in the southern United States, wliere it may prove to be
of value us an ornamental."

53178. Onoseris salicifot.ia H. B. K. Asteracese.

"(No. 5S2a. Conraqui, near Ibarra. Ecuador. February 10, 1921.) Seeds
of a low-growing, delicate plant which is abundant on dry rocky slopes
in northern Ecuador at altitudes of 6,000 to 9(XX) feet. It rarely sur-
passes S inclies in height; the lively pink, daisylike flowers, about 2
inches bi'oad. i)r(- borne on slender stems rising a few inches above the
foliage. It flowers profusely and is reconnnendeil for trial as a border
plant in the United States. It can probably be cultivated as an annual,
though here it is, I believe, at least a biennial and probably a perennial."

53179. Chuquiraga insignis Humb. and Bonpl. Asteraceje.

"(No. 5S7a. Hacienda La Rinconada. Province of Carchi, Ecuador.
February 15, 1921.) Seeds of Chuquiragna, from the pSramo at an
altitude of ab<mt 12,000 feet iu Carchi Province. Tli'.s plant, abundant
on the high pdramns of Ecuador, is said to have been sacred to the
Incas. It is an unusually handsome thing and seems to me worthy
of cultivation in other covmtries as an ornamental. It is a slender, half-
shrubby plant, stiffly erect in habit, and reaching to 6 feet in height.

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53177 to 53217— Continued.

The stems are clothed with iiarrmv. stiff, sessile leaves of j^'ossy dark-
green color and are surnioiinteil l>y heads of bro^^•nish ornnse flowers.
The plant is noted in Ecuador because of the fact that its leaves will
burn when s:re<>n. Tlie llower heads retain their color even when dry.
The species will probaldy prefer a moist, rather cool climate such as
that of the I'aclfic Nortliwest."

53180. Passifloka maliformis L. Passifloracese. Granadilla.

"(No. 583a. Ibarra. Ecuador. February 14, 1921.) Seeds of
Ch-cniadilla dr hiicxo. unnvn in tli(> valley of the Ttio Chota, in northern
Ecuador, at an altitude of about 0.000 feet. This species is a vigorous
climber with cvate-cordate. li.i^ht-.nreen leaves about 3 Inches long. The
flowers have a large, conspicuous, whitish green calyx, and the corona
is white, marked with purplish blue. The fruits are round, rarely more
than 2 inches in diameter, with a thin shell yellowish green on the sur-
face and whitish within. Though not more than an eighth of an inch
thick, this shell is so hard that it is broken with difficulty. Within it are
numerous small black seeds, each surrounded by .iuicy pulp of pale,
orange-yellow color, and acid, highly aromat'c flavor, similar to that
of Passiflora edulis. The fruit is eaten out of hand and is a good one,
worthy of cultivation in California and Florida, if it proves to be
suitable for those States."

For an illustration of tli"s new passion fruit from Ecuador, see
Plate 1.

53181. Tacsonia quitensis Benth. Passifloracefe.

"(No. 600a. From mountains near El Angel, Province of Cai'chl,
Ecuador.) Seeds of tncso. From an elevation of about 12.000 feet.
This wild plant much resenib'es the cult vated 7'. inollissiina in foliage,
flower, and fruit. It grows abundantly in ravines and among brush at
high altitudes in northern Ecuador. The fruits are not much used by
the natives, though they seem nearly as good as those of the cultivated
tacso."

53182 to 53185. Persea Americana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

53182. "(No. 578. Hacienda San Vicente, Province of Carchi, Ecua-
dor. February 17, 1921). Budwood of avocado No. 47. Tamayo.
The parent tree stands in one of the huertas of the hacienda about
half a mile north of the house at an altitude of 6.100 feet. This
variety, so far as can be .judged by an examination of the parent
tree, is either a very unusual Mexican or else a hybrid between
the Mexican and West Indian races. The fru t is of good size
(about 18 ounces in weight) anl of convenient oval form. In
appearance it is fairly attractive, being smooth, with the surface
light green, washed or overspread with maroon purple at the
stem end. The skin is not woody ; it resembles both in thickness
and texture that of such large-fruited Mexican varieties as Puehla
and Gottfried. The flesh is cream colored, with a very few in-
conspicuous flber markings. The quality is very good. The seed
is small and tight in the cavity. The tree appears to bear fair,
but not heavy, crops.

" Formal description : Parent tree about 35 feet high, the trunk
18 inches thick at the base, dividing about 8 feet above the
ground, and giving off the first l)ranclies at 12 feet. Crown oval,
slender, open. Fol'age when crushed has a very faint aniselike
odor scarcely detectable.

"The fruit is broadly oval to obovod in form; weight about 18
ounces; length about 4 inches and .greatest breadth about 3J
inches; base slightly tapering, the stem inserted to one side; apex
very slightly and obliquely flattened; surface smooth, light green
with numerous whitish green dots, and overspread with maroon
purple or dull purple around the stem ; skin thin, like that of
the largest fruited Mexican varieties, rather tender; flesh cream

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53177 to 53217— Continued.

colored, tinged green in a narrow zone close to the skin, with a
few fiber markings but no tough fibers, the flavor rich and
pleasant ; quality good ; seed relatively small, obovoid in form,
tight in the cavity, with both seetl coats rather closely surrounding
the rough cotyledons. Principal season at San Vicente probably
January and February.

" Because of the absence of well-defined seasons in the Chota
Valley, where this and the following varieties are grown, avocado
trees do not limit themselves to one crop during the year, but
flower and fruit more or less continuously. For this reason it
is not possible to calculate even approximately the season at which
the Chota avocados will ripen in California or in Florida. This
matter will have to be determined by trial.

" This variety is one of the most promising of the set obtained
in the Chota Valley and is strongly recommended for trial through-
out the avocado-growing regions of California and in the northern
part of the avocado zone of Florida. It will probably prove to
be hardier than the West Indian varieties."

53183. " (No. 575. Hacienda San Vicente, Province of Carchi, Ecua-
dor. February 17, 1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 49. EgaJs.
The parent tree stands in one of the huertas at the Hacienda
San Vicente, about half a mile north of the house. This is a
Mexican avocado, of much the same general character as Puebla,
but having a relatively smaller seed than the latter. The fruit
is broadly obovoid, 8 to 12 ounces in weight, and glossy maroon
purple when fully ripe. The skin is of average thickness for a
large-fruited Mexican avocado, the flesh devoid of fiber and of good
quality. The seed is tight in the cavity ; in some specimens it is
very small, in others, medium sized. The parent tree is a very
old and large one and is said to be very productive.

" Formal description : Parent tree GO to 70 feet high, with the
trunk 6 feet thick at the base and giving off a number of large
branches 6 feet above the ground. The crown is broadly oval,
fairly dense, and the foliage when crushed has a faint aniselike
odor.

" The fruit is obovoid to broadly obovoid ; weight from 6 to 12
ounces; length, 3* to 4 inches; greatest breadth, 2* to 3 inches;
base broad, with the stem inserted somewhat obliquely in a
moderately deep cavity; apex flattened obliquely, though not con-
spicuously so ; surface smooth, glossy, deep-maroon purple, with
very small light-maroon dots ; skin thin, not very tough ; flesh
cream colored, devoid of fiber and with only very faint fiber
markings, the flavor rich and pleasant ; quality good ; .seed small
to medium sized, broadly ovoid to almost oval, tight in the
cavity with both seed coats closely surrounding the nearly smooth
cotyledons. Season. December to February at San Vicente, with
a few fmits maturing at other times of the year because of the
peculiar climatic conditions of the region.

" Not as promising as avocado No. 47, but worthy of trial in
California and Florida."

53184. "(No. 576a. Hacienda San Vicente, Province of Carchi.
Felu-uary 17, 1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 50. Chota. The
parent tree stands in one of the huertas of the Hacienda San
Vicente, about half a mile noilh of the house. This is a fine
large Mexican avocado of attractive and convenient form, having
a small seed and flesh of rich, pleasant flavor. The form is
broadly elliptic to nearly round, the color deep purple when the
fruit is fully ripe, and the seed tight in the cavity. This may
possibly be a hybrid between the Mexican and West Indian, but I
can see no definite indication that such is the case.

" Formal description : Parent tree 50 to 60 feet high, the trunk
3 feet thick at the base, branched at 10 feet above the ground.
The crown is round, fairly dense, and the aniselike odor of the
crushed leaves is fairly pronounced.

Inventory 67, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

A Hard-Shelled Passion Fruit from Tropical America. (Passi-

FLORA MALIFORMIS L. ; S. P. I. NO. 53180.)

Several species of Passiflora are cultivated in the Tropics for their edible fruits as well as for
the ornamental value of the plants themselves, which usually bear attractive flowers and
are excellent for covering arbors and fences. One of the most interesting species is Passiflora
maliformis, whose fruits are so hard-shelled that they must be broken with a club or some
heavy instrument. The juicy flesh which surrounds the small black seeds is acid and
highly aromatic. It is often used to prepare a refreshing drink. (Photographed by Wilson
Popenoe, Ibarra, Ecuador, May 25, 1921; P18582FS.)

Inventory 67, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate II.

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The Parent Tree

OF

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THE
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Carchi
s. p. I.

Avocado.
No. 53185.

(PERSEA AMERICANA

In the remote Andes of northern Ecuador lies a small region known as the Chota Valley. The
Mexican avocado was introduced into this valley at an early day, and through selection
and, probably, crossing with the lowland or West Indian race of avocados, many superior
forms have been developed. These remained horticulturally unknown until 1921, when
thev were discovered by a representative of the United States Department of Agriculture
and several of the best obtained for trial in the United States and other countries. As in
other parts of tropical America there are few avocado orchards in Ecuador, most of the trees
being found about the homes of the inhabitants or scattered among other fruit trees in small
irregular plantings. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, San Vicente, Ecuador, February
18, 1921; P1>414FS.)

Inventory 67, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate III.

The Carchi Avocado, a Variety of the Mexican Race. (Persea
americana mill.; s. p. i. no. 53185.)

This avocado, which belongs to the Mexican race in spite of the fact that it was found in a
remote valley of northern Ecuador, seems worthy of trial in the I'nited States because of its
relatively large size and its excellent quality. It may prove hardier than most varieties of
the Guatemalan race and therefore valuable for those" parts of California and Florida which
are subject to heavy frosts. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoc, Ibarra, Ecuador, Febru-
ary 19, 1921; P1S426FS.)

Inventory 67, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate IV.

I

1

1

The Yungara Potato. One of the Best Varieties of the Ecuadorian
Highlands. (Solanum tuberosum L.; S. P. I. No. 53195.)

The Andean region, native home of the potato, contains many cultivated forms of interest
and possible value to plant breeders. Some may prove useful "in the development of early or
late varieties: others may be found blight resistant; and still others are valuable for tneir
excellent flavor and quality. Many have been intrr duced into the United States for trial.
Yungara, a productive and late-maturing sort and one of the principal commercial varieties
of Ecuador, where it is cultivated at altitudes between 10,000 and 12,000 feet, may be taken
as an example of the best sorts which have been produced in the Andes. (Photographed,
natural size, by Wilson Popenoe, Ambato, Ecuador, January, 1921; P1S334FS.)

I

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53177 to 53217— Continued.

" The fniit is broadly elliptic, oval, or nearly round ; weight
about 10 ounces; lenjitli about 3J incbes, greatest breadtb about
3^ inches; l)ase rounded to bluntly pointed, witli tlie stem inserted
slightly to one side of the center; apex very slightly and obliquely
flattened ; surface smooth, somewhat glossy, dark purplish maroon
to purple, with large, pale maroon-colored dots; skin of average
thickness for a large-fruited ^Mexican avocado ; flesh ricli cream
colored, with fiber markings and even a few tough fibers in
some specimens, while others have none at all ; flavor rich and
pleasant; quality good; seed .small, round-ovo!d, tight in the seed
cavity, with both seed coats surrounding closely the slightly
rough cotyledons. Principal season of ripening at San Vincente
from February to Api-il.

"Numerous specimens of this variety were examine<l; some of
them were of excellent quality, while others had objectionable
fiber in them. The difference may have been due to variation in
the stage of maturity. If the variety, when gx-own in the United
States, produces fruits which, at the proper stage of ripeness, are
quite free from fiber, it should prove to be a genuine acquisition.
The flavor is rich and the flesh very abundant."

53185." (No. 577. Hacienda San Vicente, Province of Carchi. Feb-
ruary 17. 1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 51. Carchi. The
parent tree is growing in one of the huertas of the Hacienda
San Vicente, about half a mile north of the house. This variety,
except for its color, might be called a Mexican Trapp. It has
the form of the latter, and it also has a seed somewhat larger
than the ideal ; but if the size of the fruit increases when the
variety is given the advantage of good culture in the United
States, it may prove to be a valuable sort. The fruit is oblate,
about 8 ounces in weight, purple when ripe, with yellow flesh
of good flavor and quality. The seed is sometimes loose in the
cavity.

" Formal description : Parent tree 30 feet high, the trunk 18
inches thick at the base and branching at 8 feet above the
gi'ound. The crown is round, dense, with the foliage of peculiar
wrinkled appearance. The leaves when crushed have a pro-
nounced aniselike odor.

" The fruit is oblate, sometimes oblique ; weight about 8 ounces,
length about 2f inches ; base rounde^l to .slightly flattenefl, the
stem inserted obliquely ; apex conspicuously and usually some-
what obliquely flattened ; surface smooth, dull purple in the
fully ripe fruit, with large dots of lighter purple ; skin of about
average thickness for a large-fruited Mexican avocado ; flesh
yellow, tinged with pale green close to the skin, nearly free
from fiber markings, the flavor rich and pleasant ; quality good ;
seed large, oblate, tight in the cavity, with both seed coats
adhering closely to the nearly smooth cotyledons ; occasionally
the seed coats separate. Principal ripening season at San A'icente
from January to March."

For an illustration of the parent tree of the Carchi avocado,
see Plate II. Fruits of the Carchi avocado are shown in Plate III.

53186. RuBrs Kosiius Poir. Rosaceie. Raspberry.

"(No. .oS4a. Hacienda La Esperanza. near El Angel. Province of
Carchi, Ecuador. February 15. 1921.) Seeds of Mora de Rocota. A.
rare berry from an altitude of 12,000 feet. It is nearly round, i-ed,
1^ inches in diameter, and of good quality. The fruits are mucb
like those of the Colombian berr.v (RuhKn unicrocdrijii.i) in geniM-al
appearance, but smaller and better in quality. This .species seems
to be the same as the Huagra-mora, from the slopes of the Volcano
Tungurahua at an altitude of about 9.000 feet, and tbe mora, which
grows in the Cordillera de Zamora. in Loja Province. The plant is not
a large grower. It forms clumps about 5 feet high, or sometimes scram-
bles over other plants, its canes reaching to about 8 feet in length. The

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53177 to 53217— Continued.

leaves are trifoliolate, with glossy, oval to oblong-acute, serrate leaflets,
often having a maroon tinge. The rosy purple flowers, about li inches
broad, are borne few in a cluster ; they are followed by oval or conical
fruits 1 to li inches long, crimson in color, juicy, and of pleasant sub-
acid flavor. The seeds are not objectionably large nor hard. The plant
is not very productive. This raspberry is worthy of a careful trial in
the southern and far western parts of the United States, where it seems
likely to succeed. Its productiveness can probably be increased by sys-
tematic pruning."

53187. SoLANUir sp. Solanace?e. Potato.

"(Xo. .586. Hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi. Ecuador. Feb-
ruary 15. 1921.) Tubers of a wild potato from the mountains of Carchi.
at an altitude of 12.000 feet. It grows abundantly in certain places, pre-
ferring the protection of shrubby vegetation along ravines on the paramo.
The plant resembles that of the cultivated potato; the tubers, however,
are rarely more than an inch long by half an inch in thickness, and they
are whitish brown in color, with wiiite flesh. They are not used by the
inhabitants of this region. The plants appear to be attacked by late-
blight, as are cultivated potatoes in the same region."

53188 to 53197. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacese. >^ Potato.

53188. "(No. 5S9. Hacienda La Rinconada. Province of Carchi.
Ecuador. February 16. 1921.) Tubers of Cumara grown at alti-
tudes of 11,000 to 12,000 feet. This is a good variety, of commer-
cial importance only slightly less than that of the Cuerudas. The
tubers are long, almost white in color, with purplish areas around
the deep eyes."

53189. "rXo. 590. Hacienda La Rinconada. Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 16, 1921.) Tubers of Morada from the
Province of Carchi. where it is cultivated at altitudes of 11.000
to 12,000 feet. This is a variety of good quality, but of little
commercial importance. The tubers are rather small, round, and
dark purple."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35507.

53190. "(No. .591. Hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 16. 1921.) Tubers of Citeruda morada
(purple Cueruda). from the Province of Carchi. where it is culti-
vated at altitudes of 11.000 and 12.000 feet. Ccmmerclally one
of the best and most important varieties in northern Ecuador,
though it is not quite so extensively grown as Cuenidn bianco.
The tubers are oval, flattened, and purple ^^^th whitish areas
around the shallow eyes ; they possess excellent keeping quali-
ties."

53191. "(No. 592. Hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador.) Tubers of Margarita, from the Province of Carchi,
where it is cultivated at altitudes of 10.000 and 12.000 feet.
This is an important commercial variety, especially in the vicinity
of Ibarra ; the plants are, however, very susceptible to late-
blight. The tubers are oval, flattened to an unusual degree, and
of good size. The surface is pale whitish brown, with fine purplish
markings, and the eyes are scarcely noticeable. The flesh is
white, of excellent quality."

53192. "(;Xo. 594. Hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 16, 1921.) Tubers of the Rosa potato, culti-
vated in the Province of Carchi. at altitudes of 11.000 to 12.000
feet. This is not an important or well-known variety. The
tubers are oval, slightly flattened, deep rose in color, with shallow
eyes."

53193. "(No. 595. Hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 16. 1921.) Tubers of Cueruda blanca (white
Cueruda), cultivated in the Province of Carchi. at altitudes of

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63177 to 53317— Continued.

11,000 and 12,000 feet. This is the most important commercial
potato of Carchi Province. At Ibarra, where it is one of the
favorite varieties in the market, it i.s known as Pa^^tuza. It
yieUls heavily, and the whiti.'^h brown, somewhat nattene<l. oval
tubers are of good size and quality. The eyes arc very shallow
and not numerous."

53194. "(No. 596. Hacienda La Kinconada, Province of C'archi,
Ecuador. February IG, 1921.) Tubers of Leche, cultivated at
altitudes of 11,000 to 12,000 feet. This is a good variety, of some
commercial importance, especially in the vicinity of Ibarra.
It yields heavily, and the round, whitish brown, rather large
tubers are of good quality. They have, however, rather deep
eyes."

53195. "(No. .^)97. Ibarra. Ecuador. February 12, 1921.) Tubers of
Yu)igara, from the Hacienda La Rinconada, in the Province of
Carchi, where it is cultivated at altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet.
This is probably the same as the Yungara of Ambato, but is not
as important commercially in northern Ecuador as it is in the
latter region. This productive and late-maturing variety yields
oblong, medium-sized tubers, light rose colored with yellow areas
around the few and not very deep eyes. The flesh is white and
of good quality ; the plant is not resistant to late-blight."

For an illustration of tubers of the Yungara potato, see Plate
IV.

53196. "(No. 598. Ibarra, Ecuador. February 12, 1921.) Pastnzn,
from the Hacienda La Rinconada, in the Province of Carchi, where
it is cultivated at altitudes of 11,000 and 12,000 feet ; it is one of
the favorite varieties in the market at Ibarra. This is i)rnbably
the same variety as Cnertida hlanca (white Cueruda). This is
the most important commercial potato of Carchi Province. It
yields heavily, and the whitish brown, somewhat flattened, oval
tubers are of good size and quality. The eyes are very shallow
and not numerous."

53197. "(No. .593. Hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 16, 1921.) Amarga, cultivated in the Province
of Carchi, at altitudes of 11,000 and 12,000 feet. This is not an
important or well-known variety. Its tubers are of irregular
shape, rather small, pale rose in color, with deep eyes."

33198. JuGLANS sp. Juglandacese. Walnut.

"(No. 599a. Ibarra, Ecuador.) The tocte (black walnut) of northern
Ecuador. Seeds obtained in the market of Ibarra. There are probably
two species of .luglans in Ecuador which go under this name: one of
them is J. peruviana, the other as yet undescribed. Both are found in
the highlands, between altitudes of 6,000 and 10,000 feet; one or the
other is abundant, in nearly every town of the Sierra. The tree is
sometimes called nogal, as well as tocte; the fruit is always known by
the latter name.

"Luis Cordero (Enumeracion Botanica) says of this tree in the Prov-
ince of Azuay: 'It is most useful, since it furnishes, aside from its
grateful fruit and its fine, solid, and beautiful wood, a tonic of prob-
able eflScacy, obtained fi-om boiling the leaves.' The plant is much used
by the Indians of Imbabura Province in the preparation of dyes.

" The tocte is abundant at Ambato. It can scarcely be termed a cul-
tivated species in this region, since it is not commoidy planted ; but trees
which spring up around cultivated fields and in dooryards are allowed
to grow unmolested, and the fruit is utilized in a small way. The plant
strongly resembles Jnnhms nigra, but the foliage is perhaps larger.
The nuts are an inch and a half in diameter, with a very thick, bony
shell deeply corrugated on the surface and a kernel of mild, pleasant
flavor. Recently the species has been utilized in Ambato as a stock
plant on which to graft Juglnns rcgia.

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

53177 to 53217— Continued.

" In Ibarra tlie tocte is very abundant, and the nuts are commonly
sold in the market. They are used to prepare a famous sweetmeat, the
' nogada ' of Ibarra, made from brown or white sugar, milk, and walnut
meats. At Otavalo the tree is quite abundant, as also in the southern
part of Ecuador at Loja and Cuenca. The two species which go under
this name are very similar in character."

53199 to 53215. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacete. Lima bean.

"(No. .580a. Ibarra, Ecuador. February 18, 1921.) Torto. A peculiar
bean occasionally cultivated at Ibarra. The vine, which is slender,
climbs over fences and low vegetation ; the thin beans, resembling a
Lima bean in size and outline, are curiously marked with various colors.
They are not commonly eaten in this region, but are used by the children
in playing various games. They may be of interest to our plant breeders
becaiise of the remarkable color combinations which they exhibit.

" They are not eaten here, though I am inclined to think they are
edible."'

53199. Black.

53200. Dark brown.

53201. Dark maroon flushed with black.

53202. Burgundy.

53203. Reddish brown with black flecks.

53204. Light tan.

53205. Blackish brown with a cream splotch.

53206. Black with stripes and splotches of yellowish green.

53207. Lemon yellow with black stripes.

53208. Cream with brown stripes.

53209. Cream with Burgundy stripes.

53210. Grayish white flushed with dark brown.

53211. Cream with black spots and black end.

53212. Cream with one end black.

53213. Cream with black ring around hilum.

53214. Lemon yellow with Burgundy spots and end.

53215. One half of surface dark brown; other half cream with
l)rown spots.

53216. SoLANUM TUBEKOSUM L. Solanaceae. Potato.

"(No. 588. Hacienda La Esperanza. near El Angel, Province of Carchi,
Ecuador. February 14. 1921.) Tubers of Papa cJiancha. An unusuall.v
early variety fn.tm an altitude of nearly 12^.000 feet. The cliaiichas
(Quichua, early) are a group of potatoes cultivated in the Ecua-
dorian highlands at altitudes of 8.000 to 12,000 feet. Commercially
they are not very important, due to the fact that they do not keep as
well as other varieties, but they are much cultivated for home use.
The tubers are of goo<l size; those of some varieties are of good
quality, while others are rather inferior. The color of both surface and
flesh is variable.

" The chauchas mature in about flve months from the time of planting,
when cultivated at an elevation of 12,000 feet ; other varieties require
seven to eight months. As soon as the plants come into bloom the
tubers are considered to be mature and are dug for eating. L^nlike
other varieties, which must be dug and then stored for a period before
they are resown, the chauchas can be resown immediately after digging.
The yield is fairly heavy, but not as great as that of some of the late-
maturing varieties.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 41

53177 to 53217— Continued.

" Several varieties were mixed together in the lot sent under this
number ; none of them, however, is of the very best quality."

53217. ZiiA MAYS L. Poaceje. Corn.

"(No. 581a. Ibarra, Ecuador. February 19, 1921.) Chulpi sum\
(Quiohua, wrinkled corn), from the market of Ibarra. A genuine sweet
corn, the tirst I have found in tropical America. This is a native sweet
corn, cultivated in the mountains of Ecuador at altitudes of about 7,000
to 9,000 feet. The ears are commonly 4 to 8 inches long, with the
grains golden brown and wrinkled when dry. It is a variety not com-
monly seen in this region, but occasionally cultivated by the Indians.
It may perhaps be useful in producing a variety of sweet corn for the
warmer regions of the United States."

53218 and 53219. Rubus spp, Eosaceae.

P'rom Ecuador. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe. Agricultural Explorer
of the Department of Agriculture. Received April 21, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Popenoe.

53218. Rubus roseus Poir. Rosacese. Raspberry.

"(No. 602a. Upper slopes of the Volcano Tungurahua. March 10,
1921.) Hua(ira-mora. A choice large-fruited wild red raspberry from
an altitude of 9,000 feet. Since this is found at altitudes of 9,000 to
12,000 feet, it may prove hardier than many of the other species we
have obtained in these countries. The fruits are much like those of the
Colombian berry {R. macrocarpus) in general character, but small and
better in quality. They are up to about an inch and a half in length,
deep red, and of very good flavor."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53186.

53219. Rubus adenotrichos Schlecht. Rosacejie. Blackberry.

"(No. 603a. Upper slopes of the Volcano Tungurahua. March 10,
1921.) Pondoa. A wild blaekberiY which is a better fruit than many
of the other wild blackberries of Ecuador. This is the common mora
of the settlement known as Pondoa. which lies upon the slopes of the
Volcano Tungurahua at an altitude of 7,500 to 8,-500 feet. This is a
vigorous species of Rubus, sending up stiff canes to a he'ght of 15
feet. It does not climb, as a rule, but the stems frequently bend over
and are supported by near-by vegetation. The leaflets ai'e five in num-
ber, or sometimes three when the leaves arise from small shoots. The
canes are clothed with stiff wine-red hair.s. The racemes are often a
foot in length; the flowers are rather small and pnkish white. The
fruits are produced abundantly ; they are oval to nearly round, about
three-fourths of an inch long, purplish black when fully ripe, each one
composed of many small drui)elets set closely together. The flavor is
rich and agreeal)ly subacid ; the seeds are soft and not troublesome in
the mouth. This' may be considered an excellent blackberry and one
which merits horticultural attenton. It should be tested in the southern
and western portions of the United States."

53220 to 53225. Rires vulgare Lam. Grossulariacefe.

Garden currant.

From Winchester, England. Plants purchased from Millier iV: S«>ns. Re-
ceived April 25, 1921. Quoted notes by Millier & Sons.

53220. " New Red Dutch." 53223. " White Dutch."

53221. '' Rahy Castle." 53224. " WJiite Transparent."

53222. "Scotch Red." 53225. "White VcrsalUcs."

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53226 to 53231. Ribes vulgare Lam. Giossulariaceae.

Garden currant.

From Mklule Green. Eiiglaikl. Plants purchased from J. C. AUgrove, Lang-
ley, near Slough. Receiverl April 25. 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Allgrove.

53226. "Fay's Prolific." 53227. " Rahy Castle."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53221.

53228. "Red Dutch."

A red-fruited variety with folded or cupped leaves which are not
markedly thick or coarse. (Adapted from Proceedings of the American
Society for Horticultural Science, J911\ p. 6'.5.)

53229. " White Dutch."

A white-fruited variety with folded <'r cuppf^l leaves which are not
markedly thick or coarse. (Adapted from Proceedings of the American
Society for Horticultural Science, 1917, p. 65.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53223.

53230. " White Dutch, cut leaved."

53231. " White rersailles."

A white-fruited variety with flat leaves not markedly thick or coarse
and lightly pubescent on the lower surface. (Adapted from Proceedings
of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 1917, p. 65.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53225.

53232 to 53237. Ribes vulgare Lam. Grossulariacese.

Garden currant.

From Bourg la Reine, Seine, France. Plants purchased from Nomblot-
Bruneau. Received April 27, 1921. Quoted notes by Norablot-Bruneau.

53232. " Cerise blanche."

53233. " Cerise rouge."

53234. " HoUandc hJanche."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53229.

53235. " Hollande rouge."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53228.

53236. " Versaillaise Manche."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53231.

53237. " Vcrsaillaise rouge."

53238. Cajak inuicum Spreng. Fabacese. Pigeon-pea.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. Mario Calvino,
director, Estaci6n Experimental Agronomica. Received April 29, 1921.

"Cyandul." (Calvino.)

This named variety was introduced for experimental use in the Office of
Forage-Crop Investigations.

53239. HoRDEUM vulgare pallidum Seringe. Poacese. Barley.

From Bengazi, Libia, Africa. Seeds presented by the director of Economic
and Financial Affairs, Servizi Agrari, Governo della Cirenaica. Re-
ceived April 30. 1921. Quoted notes by the director.

" Barley grown in Cyrenaica under conditions of the greatest aridity."

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 43

53240 and 53241.

From Montevideo, Uruguay. Seeds presented by Sr. R. Salgueiro Silveira.
Tecuico del Laboratorio Agronoiiiico. Keceived May 3. 1021. Quoted
notes by Sr. Salgueiro.

53240. Helianthus .^nnuus L. Asteraceae. Sunflower.

"A plant cultivated here, of great importance lor its seeds from which
is extracted an i diblo oil, which is also useful in the paint industry. The
red variety, which is 2 meters high, is used as props l'(n- toiiuitoes. Sheep
and birds eat the seeds, and the stalks are burned and used as fertilizer."

53241. Phalaris bulbosa Jusl. Poaceie. Canary grass.

" Seeds harvested in this country. The grass is of great food value."

A perennial tufted grass, with shiny leaves ab<nit two-fifths of an inch
wide and roots penetrating the soil to a depth of nearly 3 feet; native
to the ^Mediterranean countries. It is now cultivated in New South
Wales, where it appears to be an excellent permanent winter grass for
coastal and table-land districts. Owing to its deep roots it can endure a
considerable amount of drought. Seeds are borne very sparsely on short
stems thrown up from the center of the crown.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44696.

53242. EiciNus communis L. ^Euphorbiaceae. Castor-bean.

From Montevideo, Uruguay. Seeds presented by Sr. R. Salgueiro Silveira,
Tecnico del Laboratorio Agronomico. Received April 25, 1921.

" Seeds, harvested in this country, of a castor-bean which I recommend."
( 8algueiro. )

53243. Persea sp. Lauracese.

From Darjiling, India. Seeds secured by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received May 10, 1921.

" Bought March 4, 1921, in the Darjiling market from Tibetans, who are
very fond of it. The fruits are green and the size of a small tennis b.i'l, per-
fectly round ; the flesh is like that of the avocado, both in color and taste. The
fruit and seed are entirely different in shape from those of the avocado. These
fruits come from an altitude of 7,000 feet and should therefore be quite re-
sistant to light frosts, since there was plenty of snow at Darjiling this winter."
iRock.)

53244 to 53261.

From Quedlinburg, Germany. Seeds purchased from Carl Beck &. Co. Re-
ceived May 6, 1921.

Introduced for experimental work at the request of department specialists.

53244, Phaseolus coccineus L. Fabacese. Scarlet Kunner bean.

Turkische Prunk Oder Feuer.

53245 to 53261. Phaseolus vulgakis L. Fabacese. Common bean.

53245. Don Carlos. 53253. Phanomen.

53246. Flageolet Oder 53254. Schlachtschirert.

^"^^*'^^- 53255. Schlachtschwert.

53247. Flageolet oder 53353 schnialzgrosse.

Panser, weissc.

53248. Hinrichs Riesen.

53249. Hinrich.s Riesen.

53250. JuU.

53251. Kaiser Wilhelm.

53252. Mont d'or. ^3261. [Unlabeled.]

53257. Wachs-Dattel.

53258. Wachs Flageolet.

53259. ZehicocJicn.

53260. '/Auker-P.uttcr-Brcch.

44 SEEDS AIs^D PLANTS IMPORTED.

53262. OcHROMA LAGOPUS Swartz. Bombacacese, Balsa.

From Camaguey, Cuba. Seeds presented by John R. Johnson, through Dr.
R. L. Luaces, director, Granja Escuela. Received May 9, 1921.

" I believe that this tree will produce very well at Miami, for the flowers
form during March." (Luaces.)

A West Indian tree 18 meters high with brown tomentose to nearly glabrous,
obscurely 3 to 5 lobed leaves 15 to 20 centimeters long, and yellowish white
flowers 10 centimeters long. The utilization of the wood of Ochroma has
brought that genus into prominence during the last few years. The manufac-
ture of buoyancy and insulation products, such as life rafts, refrigerators, and
parts of lifeboats and airplanes, especially in connection with the war, has
become very extensive. Eighty thousand floats made of balsa wood were
used in constructing the 2.50-mile submarine mine barrage in the North Sea :
war vessels as well as transports were in so far as possible equipped with
balsa life rafts and lifeboats ; and special refrigerating trucks with balsa as the
insulating material were used in France. The wood of the trees of this genus
is the most notable among light-weight wootls. It is generally known in Span-
ish America as " balsa," and that word has l)een transferred to and is in
general use in the United States. Balsa is the Spanish word for raft, and it
was applied to this tree because the Spanish colonists, when they migrated to
the New World, found it in use by the natives for rafts.

Balsa is a very common and con.spicupus tree in tropical America. It is
distinguished not only by its light sofr wood, but also by its large simple
leaves, large solitary flowers, and very conspicuous fruit, which is not unlike
a cotton boll on a large scale. When the fruit is matured, hut has not finally
burst, it looks much like a rabbit's foot and presumably from this the first
species of Ochroma to be described received the specific name " lagopus."
When the fruit finally bursts and the mass of down falls to the earth, it
suggests the fur of a rabbit. The seeds are enveloped in this fur and are
disseminated by it. They resemble small grape seeds and, unlike cotton, the
" down " is not firmly and permanently attached to the seetl.

The .species of this genus most frequently occur in the lowlands and foothills,
though rarely, if ever, where the soil is at all affected In- brackish or salt water.
They have not been discovered in the higher alt;tude.s. that is, at more than
1,000 meters above sea level.

Balsa is usually a second-growth tree, though it does occur as an isolated
tree in the primeval forest. It appears promptly and abundantly where clear-
ings have been made by natural agencies, such as floods and fires, or by human
cultivations. In this respect it might properly be called a tree " weed." The
natural seeding in some places produces such an abundance of young plants as
to suggest weeds in a neglected garden. The tree's growth is very rapid. In
the natural state the wootl is very perishable. One rarely sees the remains of
trees of balsa in the tropical forests. They decay with apparently the same
rapidity as a cotton fabric ; the wood absorbs moisture readily and shrinks and
warps badly. This is due undoubtedly to the feeble lignification of the cell
walls and to the lack of aseptic properties such as the timber of oak and pine
possess. It was only when engineers, after protracted investigation and experi-
ments, overcame these defec-ts that the wood could be fabricated into valuable
products. (Adapted from Journal of the Wa^^hington Academy of Sciences,
vol. 9. p. 157.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47593.

53263 to 53266. Gossypium barbadexse L. Malvacese. Cotton.

From Gizeh. Egypt. Seeds presented by T. Trought. botanist. Ministry
of Agriculture. Received May 4, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Trought.

53263. "Ashnwuni, second grade, selected."
For previous introduction, see S. P .1. No. 7030.

53264. '' Doiimains Assili." 53266. " Zagora."

53265. " Doumains Sakel.''

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 45

53267 to 53377.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived April 18, 1921. Notes from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.

53267 and 53268. Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitacete. Cucumber.

53267. " Coniichon fin dc Meaux. An early, very productive gher-
kin from Meaux, witli small cylindrical fruits in great demand for
pickling."

53268. " Coniichon vert petit de Paris. A small ffreen gherkin from
Paris, a very productive vigorous variety extensively cultivated.
The fruits are ready for pickling about eight days from the time
of the setting of the flowers and can be harvested continuously from
July to October."

53269 to 53272. Phaseolus coccineus L. Fabacete.

Scarlet Runner bean.

53269. "D'Espagne blanc (white Spanish), a very hardy, produc-
tive bean."

53270. " D'Espagne rouge" 53272. " D'Espagne vari^."

53271. "D'Espagne Ucolorer

53273 and 53274. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacese. Lima bean.

53273. " Du Cap mar'br6 (marble head). Seed spotted with red on
a white ground."

53274. " De Lima (Lima). Short, very flat and large pods with
large yellowish white seeds."

53275 to 53377. Phaseolus vulgakis L. Fabacese. Common bean.

53275. "A rames extra-hatif (extra-early climber). An extremely
early, very productive variety with long plump pods and white
seeds."

53276. " De Liancourt (from Liancourt, Oise, France), with white,
almost dull seeds. A hardy, vigorous, productive variety much
esteemed for the dried seeds."

53277. "Flageolet rouge d rames (red climbing bean). An ex-
tremely productive variety with long, very delicate pods and ex-
cellent seeds."

53278. " Nicard. A white, flat-seeded variety suited to the South."

53279. " Riz d rames (climbing rice). A variety having a small
white seed with very delicate skin which seems to melt in cook-
ing."

53280. "Rouge de Cliartres (red bean from Chartres). A variety
extensively cultivated."

53281. "Sabre d tr()s graiide cosse (Sword variety with a very
large pod). A vigorous variety yielding pods 25 to 30 centimeters
long and most desirable because of its long season. The white
seeds are excellent shelled fresh and the dry seed is also of ex-
cellent quality."

53282. " De Sallandrc ameliore (improved Sallandre). A variety
with very long pods well filled with fine large seeds. Highly
esteemed for its productiveness."

53283. " De Soissons blanc A rames, surchoix d'^lite tri6 (White
Soissons Runner, choice selected variety). A variety with a very
delicate flavor ; one of the varieties most extensively cultivated
for the dried seeds."

53284. " De Soissons vert d rames (Green Soissons Runner). A vig-
orous, productive variety with a strong stem reaching a height of
about '6 meters and long pods containing ordinarily seven large,
very green seeds of excellent quality."

30837—23 4

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53267 to 53377— Continued.

53285. " D'Alye?- (ieurre) noir a rawies."

53286. " Beurre hlanc a rames."

53287. " Beurre Couronnc d'or."

53288. " Beurre Rot des Man^etcnit a ranies."

53289. ''Beurre du ifont-d'Or, a raines."

53290. "Avant-yard^."

53291. " Blanc gcant sajis parchemin."

53292. " Blanc f/rand Mangetout.'''

53293. " ilangetoiit du Maine."

53294. " Mangetoui de La Valleer

53295. " Mangetout de Saint-Fiacre."

53296. '' Mangetotit de Saint-Fiacre blanc."

53297. " ilangetovt san.^ fit (S rames)."

53298. " Coco bicolore proliflque."

53299. " Coco t)icolore du Pape."

53300. " Coco hianr. H. gros Sophie."

53301. " Coco rose a rawes. H. de Prague mnrhre. H. boulot."

53302. "Jaune d'or a rames."

53303. " Phenomenc a raines."

53304. " Predome a rames."

53305. '• Princesse a rames. H. a la Heine."

53306. " Quatre-d-quatre."

53307. '• Zchre gris."

53308. " J)e BagnoM. H. petit gris. Suisse gris."

53309. " Bagnolet vert."

53310. "Bagnolet, a feuille d'Ortie."

53311. " Barbes nain."

53312. " Comtesse de Chamhord. H. riz nain."

53313. " Flageolet hlanc extra."

53314. "Flageolet hlanc a tongue cosse."

53315. " Flageolet Chcvricr, a grain tou jours vert."

53316. "Flageolet Merreille de France, o grain toujours vert."

53317. "Flageolet Rol des verts."

53318. "Flageolet nain Triomphe des chassis."

* 53319. " Flageolet nain hatif a feuille gaufree. El a feuille d'Ortie."

53320. " Flageolet trcs hdtif."

53321. " Flageolet jaune ameliore H. prodige de Courtry. H. nain
de Saint-Andre. New variety."

53322. "Flageolet noir."

53323. " Flageolet rouge. H. dogno7i-de-coq."

53324. "Flageolet heurre (nain)."

53325. " Flageolet rouge de Vitry."

53326. " Empereur de Russie."

53327. " Gloire de Lyon."

53328. "Flageolet de Vitry hlanc."
5^329. " Gros vert hdtif."

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 47

53267 to 53377— Contiinied.

53330. " Incoinparahle. H. erprcss."

53331. ''Incomparable d grain vert."

53332. " Ertra-pricoce de Fontenay."

53333. " Ulnepmsahle:'

53334. •'/)» I'crrciix."

53335. "Jamie cent-pour-un."

53336. •• Naiii jaunc cxtra-Jidtif:'

53337. " Tres lidtif ile Cholet."

53338. " Xoir dc V Hermit age."

53339. " rrinee noir."

53340. "Xain I'arixini. If. Sniircnir dc Dcuil."

53341. " MervcUle de Paris. H. petit f/ris."

53342. " Noir hdtif de Belgique."

53343. " Du Bouscat."

53344. " Le Bleu."

53345. " Rond hlajie cmnmun."

53346. " Metis. H. Eclipse."

53347. " Rouge d'Orlcans."

53348. " Nai7i de lAgnereux {Xonv.)."

53349. " Sahre nain. H. tr(-s lidtif de HoUande."

53350. ''Shah de Perse."

53351. " De Soissons naiii. H. gron pied."

53352. " 8t-Esprit. H. a la religieuse. H. a Vaigle."

53353. " Suisse Uanc. H. lingot."

53354. " Suisse nain Uanc hdtif."

53355. "Suisse rouge {1" choix)."

53356. " Trcs nain pr6coce (Nouv.)."

53357. " D'Alger (beurre) noir nain."

53358. " Beurre noir nain d longue cosse."

53359. "Beurre nain Gloire d'Ollainville."

53360. " Beurre nain de tous les jours."

53361. "Beurre nain Merveille du March^."

53362. " Beurre Uanc nain."

53363. " Beurre nain sans rival."

53364. "Beurre dord nain."

53365. "Beurre vain de Digoin."

53366. "Beurre nain du Mont-d'Or."

53367. " Coco iiiarhrc nain. H. de I'rague marbre nain. II. boulot
nain."

53368. "Nain hhnic hdtif sans parchemin."

53369. " Nain Uanc quarantain."

53370. " Nain Uanc Unique."

53371. "Jaune de la Chine."

53372. "Jaune du Canada."

53373. " Nain Lyonnais d tres longue cosse."

53374. " Nain Lyonnais d grain Uanc."

48

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53267 to 53377— Continued.

53375. " Nain Mangetout extra-hatif."

53376. " PrMome nain:'

53377. " Princesse nain d grosse cosse."

53378. RuBus sp. Rosacese.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Plants presented by Willis T. Pope, horticulturist,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 27, 1921.

"A variety found growing on the slopes of Tantalus on this island (Oahu).''
(Pope.)

53379. RuBus sp. Rosacese.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Plants presented by ^yillis T. Pope, horticul-
turist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 9, 1921.

" Hitchcock betru.
Hawaii." (Pope.)

Obtained from the locality of Glenwood on the island of

53380 to 53442.

Received

From Bohemia, Czechoslovakia. Presented by Josef Mazanek.
April 5, 1921.

53380. Malvs pumila Mill. Malaces. Paradise apple.

" Paradise. A bushy apple growing usually about 5 feet in height.
Native to the Caucasus, from which place it probably was introduced into
western Europe, where it is now extensively used as a dwarfing stock for
apples. This shrubby tree produces red apples of fair quality, is very
drought resistant, and stands high summer temperatures. May be used
in hybridization work and in creating a strain of bush apples." {F. N.
Meyer. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42638.

53381 to 53401. Malus syl\-estkis Mill. Malacese.
(Pljru.'i mains L.)

53381. Panenske ceske. 53392. Charlamowski.

53382. Mazankovo malinove. 53393. Pannena zlata zimni.

Apple.

53383. Misen ceska.

53384. Reneta kminova.

53385. Strymka.

53386. Vejlimek.

53387. Zapovczene.

53388. Astrachan iihj.

53389. Astrachan cerveny.

53390. Limhurske.

53391. Malinove z Holovous.
58402 to 53414. Peuni's domestica L.

53394. Tosonovicke.

53395. Reneta muskatova.

53396. Car Ales.

53397. Salove.
Prazske pcstre.
SireceJc.

53398.
53399.

53402. Sliva domaci.

53403. Dolanka.

53404. riaskn.

53405. Esiinska.

53406. Rei7ieclaude zelena.

53407. Merunkova zluta.

53408. ilerunkava cervena.

53400. JaUone.

53401, Doucin.

Amygdalacea>. Prune.

53409. Althanova.

53410. SpendUk.

53411. Mirahelka rancyska.

53412. Kirke.

53413. Mirahelka mala hitea.

53414. Svesfky domaci.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 49

53380 to 53442— Continued.

53415. Pkunus mahaleb L. Amygdalaceae. Mahaleb cherry.

Mahaleb cherry, for use as stock upon which to bud Japanese flower-
ing cherries.

For prev ous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 18243.

53416 to 53426. Prunus spp. Amygdalaceiia. Cherry.

53416. Prunus sp. 53422. Prunus sp.
Vherka ccrna. Amarelka stinna.

53417. Prunus sp. 53423. Prunus sp.
Msenslxtt Janorka. Denisenova zlutn.

53418. Prunus sp. 53424. Prunus sp.
La u) email ova chrupka. Nejrannejsi.

53419. Prunus sp. 53425. Prunus sp.
Obrorska z Uedclfingcn. Amarelka ki-alovska.

53420. Prunus sp. 53426. Prunus sp.
Gcnnerdorfska. Oorovska vizen ze Sibenaku.

53421. Prunus sp.
Mranvorova.

53427. Prunus sp. AuiygdalacejE. Plum,

St. Julien.
53428 to 53441. Pyrus communis L. Malacese. Pear.

53428. iiuskatelka letni. 53435. Koperecka.

53429. Piasilka. 53436. Krivice.

53430. Dielova maslovka. 53437. Malovanka.

53431. Solanka. 53438. Jakubka ceska.

53432. Avranska ceska. 53439. Vejcita letno.

53433. Pastornice. 53440, Dzbemice.

53434. Boskova lahvice. 53441. Hrusne.

53442. Prunus sp. Amygdalacese. Cherry.
Tresne.

53443 and 53444. Dioscorea spp. Dioscoreacese.

From Antigua, Br.tish West Iiulies. Tubers presented by F. G. Har-
court, agricultural superintendent. Received May 9, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Harcourt.

53443. Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burlvill. Lesser yam.

" Spi-att, or Antigua cush-cush. A light-brown, thin-skinned, white-
fleshed yam, producing numerous small tubers. When cooked, the
flesh is flourj', fine grained, and of excellent quality, the flavor some-
what resembling that of the English potato."

53444. Dioscorea trifida L. f. Yampi.

" The Trinidad yampi, or cush-cush. A dark-brown, thin-skinned
yam of excellent quality, producing rather small globose tubers. When
cooked, the flesh is fine grained, possesses a glistening appearance, and
has also a rich but delicate flavor. (There appear to be three varia-
tions of color — white, pink, and purple fleshed.)"

53445. SoLANUM MAGLiA Schlpcht. Solanacese.

From Lima. Peru. Tubers presented by the director, Ministerio de
Fomento, Estacion Central Agrononiica. Received June 27, 1921.

A nearly glabrous wild potato, nat've to Chile, with angled, winged stems
about 2 feet high ; compound, light-green leaves 4 to 8 inches long ; com-
pound cymes of white flowers 1 inch wide ; and subglobose or oblong tubers

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

up to li inches long, with smootli, reddish bi'owu surfaces. Wheu boiled the
tubers shrink and become watery and insipid. (Adaptetl from Curtis' s
Botanical Magazine, pi. 6756.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44185.

53446 to 53450.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Seeds presented by A. H. Cockayne.
Received May 10, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Cockayne.

Introduced for experiments by Department specialists.

53446. Lotus ut.iginosus Schkuhr. Fabacefe.

Received as Loins major, which is a form of L. comieulatus, but
the sample does not agree with seeds of that species.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48635.

63447. Lotus sp. Fabacere.

Received as Lotus hispidiis, but the sample does not agree with seeds
of that species.

53448. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.

" Lucerne Marlboro."

53449 and 53450. Trifolium repens L. Fabaceie. "White clover.

53449. "Haickes Bay." 53450. ''Canterbury."

53451. CucuMis sATivus L. Cucurbitacese. Cucumber.

From Pax'is, France. Seeds purchasetl from Viliiiorin-Andreux »& Co.
Received April 18, 1921.

'' Corniehon do Toulouse (gherkin irniu Toulouse). "" i \ii)norin-Andricu.c
& Co.)

5345.2 and 53453.

From Allahabad, United Provinces, India. Seeds presented by William
Bembower. Received April 14, 192L (}uoted noti's l)y Mr. Benibov.'or.

53452. Ilex sp. Aquifoliacere.

" Seeds of a black fruit that grew on a bush with hollylike leaves,
collected in the hills of the Dehra Dun District, United Provinces, India."

53453. ISIykica rueka Sieb. and Zucc. Myricaceae.

" Kaiphal, from the Dehra Dun District, United Provinces, India."

53454 to 53462. Coffea spp. Rubiacese. Coffee.

From Tananarive, Madagascar. Seeds presented by J. G. Cairn, American
consul. Received May 14, 1921. Quoted notes by IMr. Cairn.

" Varieties of Coffea cultivated on the east coast of Madagascar."

53454 and 53455. Coffea canephora Pierre.

53454. This coffee thrives from sea level to an altitude of 1,000
meters and succeeds best at a height of 450 to TOO meters in a
damp climate with abundant rain, the annual precipitation being
2,500 to 3,500 millimeters with a minimum of 2,000 millimeters
and no long dry periods. Under fa^'orable conditions a drought
of two to three months' duration will do no harm, but if the
drought extends beyond this the year's crop is .seriously injured,
though the trees do not appear to suffer permanently. The trees
come into bearing at the age of 3 years and yield 875 to 1,300
kilograms per hectare under moderately favorable conditions and
1,700 to 2,300 kilograms on virgin soil and under favox-able con-
ditions. (Adapted from Philippine Agricultural Review, vol. 9,
p. 123.)

53455. Variety " Hobu.sta." Apparently a robust form of C. cane-
phora.

J

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921, 51

53454 to 53463— Continued.

53456. CoFFEA coNGENSis Froehn.

A tree with fu.scous gray slender branches uud yluljrous subcoriaceous
leaves, narrowly oval or elliptic; the fruits are oval. (Adapted from
Notizhlatt (Ic.s- Koir'uilichcs Bofdiuschcii Carlcns uiul M n.scinii.s :» Berlin,
vol. 1. p. 235. )

53457. CoFFKA DEWEVREi WildoHi. and Dur.

This species requires no shade and sonie plants yield IG kilograms
of berries in four months. From plants 34 to OS months old. 8..3 kilo-
grams of fresh berries make 1 kilo.LJ:ram of coffee. (Adapted from Iliil-
letin Agricole dv Vongo BeUtr, vol. 7. /j. 293.)

For previous introduction, se:" S. P. I. No. .lOP):]!.

53458. CoFFEA ExcM.SA Cheval.

A coffee which thrives from sea level to TOO meters, succeeds well on
rather stiff clayey soils, and ia quite drought resistant; it might be
grown with an annual rainfall of 1,200 millimeters. It is the most
resistant to drought and blight of any coffee, is of strong vigorous
growth, nnd pr :)dnces 1 kilogram of coffee from 7 to 8 kilograms of
berries. Excclsa makes an excellent stock for other coffees. The first
crop is obtained at the age of 4 to 5 years and a full crop at the age of
7 to 8 vears. (Adapted from Philippine AgricuJtiirnl Reineiv, vol. 9,
p. 121.) '

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5t)032.

53459. CoFFEA CANEPHORA KOUiLOUENsis Pierre.

A variety which yields 1 kilogram of coffee from 3.8 kilograms of
berries. Tlie small leaves make very tiense shade and prevent the cir-
culation of air, two causes which contribute to the development of the
coft'ee blight, Hcmilcia rastafrix. (Adapted from .Bulletin Agricole da
Congo Beige, vol. 7, p. 20<;.)

53460. CoFFEA LIBERICA Bull.

Among the Liberica types, Coffea liberica is the only one that has
attaine;! connncrcial ir.'.portance. V/hen first imported to .Tava this
coffee was resistant to the blight and it was extensively planted; dur-
ing recent years, however, a strain of the Hemileiu has developed which
so severely injures the I>i!);>rifa that its cultivation has practically been
abandoned. The yield averages 600 to 700 kilograms of coffee per
hectare.

To produce 1 kilogram of marketable coffee, 10 kilograms of berries
are requiied. The Liberii-a colfee has a large, liard berry which requii'es
a special pulper. The Lil>erica coffee an 1 all other closely allied varie-
ties or species prefer low altitudes, from sea level to an altitude of 350
meters. All the coffees of this type succeed well even on ratlu>r .stiff
clayey soils and are quite di'ouglit resistant. (A(l;;pted from I'liiUppine
Agricultural licrieir. vol. !). p. 121.)

For ])revious introduction, see S. P. I. No. •51482.

53461 and 53452. Coffea eai'kentii ^\■ill!em.
{(J. rohn.sta Hort. )

This variety was discovered in 1898 in the Kongo by Emile Laurent.
One of the chief features of this new variety seems to be its immunity
against disease. The plant grows very rapidly, and after eight months
shows its first flowers. A small harvest is ol)tained in the .second year,
and the maximum production is reached in the fourth or fifth year.
Clusters are numerous and contain 50 to CO berries, which require 10
months to ripen. To make 1 kilogram of marketable coffee, 0 kilograms
of the red berries are required.

The following are the yields per hectare of two plantations of C.
rohu'ita in Java, one of exliausted and one of virgin soil: Exliausted
soil, second year, very little; third year, 485 kilograms; fourth year,
<506 kilograms ; fifth year, 1,000 kilograms. Virgin .soil, second year, little ;
third year, 550 k.Iograms; fourth year, 1,057 kilograms. Trees properly

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53454 to 53463— Continued.

cultivated have not shown the slightest falling off in yield at 12 years
of age. (Adapted from Daily Consular and Trade Reports, November
3, 1913.)

53461. " Roiusta du Congo:' 53462. " Robusta du Java."

53463 and 53464. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacese.

Potato.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Tubers presented by W. Duval Brown, American
consul. Received May 3, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Brown.

53463. " Purple-viarked variety. Grown in Bolivia at a high altitude and
supposed to be very resistant to frost."

53464. " White variety. Grown in Bolivia at a high altitude and sup-
posed to be very resistant to frost."

53465 to 53467.

From Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. Seeds presented by H. R.
Wright. Received May 14, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Wright.

53465. Ar.0PECURUS pkatensis L. Poacese. Foxtail grass.
" New Zealand-grown grass from clayey hill country."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34282.
53466 and 53467. Phleum pratense L. Poacefe. Timothy.

53466. " New Zealand-grown timothy from drained peat swamp."

53467. " New Zealand-grown timothy from light pumice soil."

53468 and 53469. Cotoneaster spp. Malacese,

From Calcutta, Bengal. India. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received May 9, 1921.

53468. CoTO^-EASTEK affinis Lindl.

" Collected at an altitude of 7,000 feet in the Himalaj'as near Dar-
jiling, India, March 4, 1921." (Rock.)

A large deciduous Himalayan shrub or small tree with leaves pubescent
beneath and compound, spreading, many-flowered cymes. The numerous
slender-stalked, brown, roundish fruits are in large spreading bunches.
The white strong elastic wood is used for walking sticks in the northwest
Himalayas. The shrub is hardy in England. (Adapted from Brandu,
Forest Flora of India, p. 208.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40173.

53469. CoTONEASTER siMONSi Baker.

" Collected at an altitude of 7,000 feet in the Himalayas near Darjil-
ing, India, March 4, 1921." (Rock.)

, For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51493.

53470 and 53471.

From Calcutta, India. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received May 9, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Rock.

53470. Terminalia myriocarpa Heurck and Muell. Arg. Combretaceiie.

"A tall, important, and very valuable timber tree of northeast Assam,
where it is a protected tree in the Dibrugarh forests. It reaches a height
of 80 to 100 feet, is deciduous, and fruits in January and February when
the tree is bare. The tree grows in the more open forest land at an alti-
tude of about .500 feet. Seeds collected from a tree found between Ranga-
gora and Berjan forests February 21, 1921."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47855.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 53

53470 and 53471— Continued.

53471. Trachycaepus iiaktianus (Wall.) Wendl. Phoenicacese. Palm.

"A small-leaved fan palm from the Himalayas. These seeds came from
specimens 40 feet in height, growing at an altitude of 7,200 feet near
Darjiling. Collected March 3, 1921."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50373.

53473 and 53473. Hydnocarpus spp. Flacourtiaceae.

From Calcutta, Bengal, India. Seeds presented by Lieut. Col. A. T. Gage,
director, Botanical Survey of India. Received May 27, 1921.

" From Tavoy, Burma, not previously represented in the museum collection.
The seeds of both of these have a partially niuricated testa whidi resembles
that of Hydnocarpus anthelminthica." (C C. Colder.)

53472. Hydnocarpus sp. 53473. Hydnocarpus sp.
Museum No. 37357. Museum No. 37479.

53474. Khaya nyasica Stapf. Meliacese. African mahogany.

From Mount Silinda, Southern Rhodesia. Seeds presented by Dr. W. L.
Thompson. Rece.ved May 27, 1921.

"One of cur largest and most valuable timber trees." (Thompson.)

"A huge tree attaining a height of 150 feet or more and sometimes a diam-
eter of 15 feet, one tliat I measured in the luyamkuwha forest patch having
attained this diameter at 8 feet from the ground just above the buttresses.
Diameters of 5 to 8 feet are not uncommrn. The trunk is almost invariably
very straight and runs up to a considerable height before branching; the
young saplings have much the appearance of young CastiUa clastica. The
bark is light gray, thick, smooth, or laminated, astr.ngent in taste, and
reminds one of quinine, hence the native name iiml)aba (tc be bitter). The
hard red timber has a handsome grain, easily worked, and weathers well above
ground ; it is untouched by B ostrychidiie or term.tes. The tree makes an enor-
mous crown of ha'ndson)e glossy foliage. The old trees are in full bloom at
the commencement of November, and the fruits commence to ripen at the end
of the following September, continuing to lall till December and littering the
ground for some di.stance in every direction." (E. G. Baker, Journal of the
Linnean Society, vol. 1(0, p. Jf2.)

53475. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoieacese. Greater yam.

From Sebring, Fla. Tubers presented by J. B. Brown. Received .June 1,
1921.

" The 63-pound yam was grown in one season ; this particular one was
planted near where the waste water was thrown and it got a fairly 'prge
quantity of water. I generally let them grow as long as they will. When
we liave no frc st to kill the vines they will gr.»w unt 1 March or .\pril, nnd I
then plant them a few weeks after they are dug, so that the growing season of
the' yam in question was about 11 months. Of course we have a dry season,
and unless they are watered they do not thrive so well." {Brown.)

"A white-fieshed yam of very gcod quality from Panama. The underground
tubers when of large size are irregular in shape. The vine produces tubers in
the axils of the leaves, wh.ch are used for propagation." (R. A. Youny.)

53476 and 53477. Eragrostisabyssikica (Jacq.) Schrad. Poacea.

Teff.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived June 1, 1921. Quoted notes by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.

A wonderful hay crop of the high veldt in the Transvaal and cultivated as
a food grain in Abyssin a.

53476. " Seed of the reddish or brownish type."

53477. " White seed mixed with about 15 per cent of reddish type."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48815.

54 SEEDS AISTD PLANTS IMPOETEU.

.53478 to 53482.

From IMauna Kea. Hawa i. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June 1, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

53478 and 53479. Stypjiklia urayaxa Rock. Kpacridaceie.

"An exceedingly handsome shrub closely allied to the heath family.
It is loaded nearly all the year with white, pink, or red berries, making
an exceptionally showy appearance. The shrub grows at altitudes of
10,0UU to 11,000 feet on the slopes of Mauna Kea. Mauua Loa, and Hale-
akala, Hawaiian Islands. Worthy of cultivation as an ornamental
garden plant. Collected on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, at an altitude of
10,000 feet, in May, 1921."

53480 to 53482. Rcbus macraei A. Gray. Rosacere. Akala.

" The Hawaiian giant raspberry, occurring at an altitude of about
6,000 feet. It is a straight bush with the older branches thornless. The
fruits, borne at the drooping tips of the branches, are very numerous,
over 2 inches in diameter, and exceedingly juicy ; the seeds ai'e com-
paratively small. The tlesh is slightly bittter, but otherwise delicious.
This berry s of great promise, as it grows in a region where frost is
not uncommon in the winter numth.s. It would grow well in the
Sequoia regions o:" the Pacific coast. Collected in May, 1921. on Mauna
Kea. Hawaii."

53480. " Red variety, from Mauna Kea. Keanakolu."'

53481. •' Selected red variety from Mauna Kea, Hawaii."

53482. " Yellow, selected variety, from Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The
variety with orange-yellow fruits is sp ny. but the fruits are
even lai-ger than those of the red variety and sweet instead of
bitter."

53483. Fagraea auriculata Jack. Loganiacese.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June
1, 1921.

"A medium-sized tree with drooping branches and large, handsome, fleshy
leaves. The snow-white, bell-shaped flowers measure 6 to 7 inches across and
5 to 6 inclies long. It is exceedingly handsome and certainly worthy of culti-
vation ; it is, however, distinctly tropical, be ng native to the Malay Peninsula.
Collected at Singapore in March, 1921." (Rock.)

53484. Sterculia macrophylla Vent. Stercidiacese.

From Calcutta. India. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural p]x-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June 1, 1921.

"A large tree with cordate suborbicular ent re leaves wliicli measure 10 to
32 inches long. It is native to tlie Malay Peninsula, but occurs also in Java."
(Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34366.

53485. OsTEOMELES OBTusiFOLiA (Pei's.) Kufitli. Malaiese.

From I.o.ia, Ecxiador. Seeds collected by ^^'ilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June S. 1921.

"(No. 609a. May 7. 1921. Loja, Ecu;;dor.) QuiquK collected near the
town of Lo.ia, in southern Ecuador. It is connnon in th s region, along the
edges of ravines and among scrub :;t altitudes of 7,00<J to 8,(X)0 feet. The
])lant is an arborescent shrub reaching to 12 or 15 feet. It is armed with
long shai'p thorns and has oblong-elliptic, blunt or acute, dentate leaves about
an inch long. The thin-skinned fruits, which are produced in small terminal
clusters, are round to oblate, deep red. and up to half an inch in diametex'. A
.small quantity of yellowish, mealy flesh surrounds several hard seeds. Tlie

APRIL 1 TO .TUNE 30, 1921. 55

flavor of the I'l'iiit is subiu-id and sliyiitly acrid, roseinldin.^- (liat of some of
tlie nortlieni haws (Crataegus).

"This phmt has been used at Loja as a stock on which to graft the apple,
according to l>r. Kanion Eguiguren. It is introduced for trial as a stock plant
in the United States." (Fopenoe.)

63486. DiGiTARiA ExiLis (Kippist) Stapf. Poacese. Fundi.

From Kaduna, Nigeria. Africa. Seeds purchased from I'. H. Lamb. ]>i-
rector of Agriculture, northern Provinces. Received March 28, 1921.

" This grass in a single season's testing has proved remarkably promising
as forage for our Southern States. In the northern Provinces of Nigeria it
seems to be known under the name of acha.'" (C. V. Piper.)

53487. AcROcoMiA sclkrocarpa Mart. Phoenicacese.

Macauba palm.

From Ilorqueta, Paraguaj-. Seeds procured by Tliomns K. (iwynn. Re-
ceived IMay 4, 1921.

" Mbocaya (coco). The coco, from the roots up, is a most valuable plant.
When very young the roots can be used as mnndioca. When matured, the stem,
from a foot or two above the roots toward the bud of the plant, makes
excellent starch, which is just as good as that furnished by the mandioca plant;
moreover, this part of the plant yields nourishing feed, without any prepara-
t.on, for all kinds of livestock and fowls. The leaves make thread and twine
from which the Indians make hammocks that for endurance are par excellence.
The coco has a long, straight body, sometimes SO feet in height, and from its
top sends out its long, feathery, waving leaves. The fruits are formed at
the base of tlie leaves like huge bunches of gr;,pes From tv\-o to four bunches
are produced every year by a single tree. The oil from the kernel is better
than any olive oil to be found in this country, and the soap made from it its
equal to any toilet soap in use. Tlie one drawback to this palm is the
thorns on the stems of the leaves and on the trunk. Sometimes, however,
the trunk is entirely free from- thorns, especially when very tall nnd in its
full vigor. The leaves also furnish feed for stock ; in times of drought when
pasture fails the natives fell the trees for their horses and cattle and split
open the trunks so that the cattle may eat the pith." (Gwymi.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51742.

63488. Vaccinium meyenianu^i Klotzsch. Vacciniacea\

From Hawaii. Seeds collected by .1. F. Rock, Agricultural p]xplorer of the
Department of Agriculture. Received June 11, 1921.

" Collected on Isoorora Hill. Northwestern District. Rritish Guiana, in ^lay,
shrub 15 feet in height, native to the mountains of Hawaii, related to the ohelo
berry {^'accini^(vl reticulatum Smith), and loaded with bright, cherrylike
berries which are Iirilliant red for several months in the year. It grows at an
altitude of about 4,000 to 5.000 feet and is e.specally abinidant al)out the region
of the Volcano Kilauea. The berry is less well known than the ohelo berry.
Owing to the bright-red color of the berries they have been avoided for fear
of their being poisonous. They are much .iuicier than the ohelo berries. l)ut
are often slightl.v bitter. Some, however, are SAveet and del clous. The plant
is peculiar to the Hawaiian Islands." {lioilc.)

53489. Clusia sp. Clusiacese.

From Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana. Seeds presented by R. Ward,
super! ntendent, Botanic Gardens. Received June 9, 1921.

"Collected on Isoorora Hill. Norlhwestern District, British Guiana, in May,
1921." {Ward.)

The Clusias are opposite-leaved trees or shrubs, usually with roseate Uowers.
native to tropical America. They may be of value as ornamentals.

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

53490. OcHROMA LAGOPUS Swartz. Bombacacese. Balsa.

From Camaguey, Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. R. L. Luaces, director,
Gran j a Escuela. Received June 1, 1921.

" This tree grows rapidly, requiring only three years from seed to flower at
this place, and makes a pretty shade tree. I believe that it will grow well in
California and around Miami and Key West," (Luaces.)

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 53262.

53491 and 53492.

From Soledad, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Seeds presented by R. M. Grey, superin-
tendent, Cuban Gardens. Received June 4, 1921.

53491. Casimiroa eduus La Llave. Rutacese. White sapote.

A large tree with palmately compound leaves and small greenish yellow
flowers. The delicious greenish yellow fruit, about the sze of an orange,
usually contains five large seeds. This fruit makes an excellent ice cream
resembling that made from peaches. (Adapted from Bailey, Standard
Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 2, p. 680.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46661.

53492. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.
"Brown cotton." (Grey.)

53493. GossTPiuM barbadense L. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From Alexandria. Egypt. Seeds presented by A. N. Anagnosti, agent for
E. A. Shaw & Co., New York City. Received May 16. 1921.

Suprema cotton.

53494. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. SolanacesB. Potato.

From Baguio, Benguet, Philippine Islands. Tubers presented by J. A.
Wright, .superintendent. Trinidad Agricultural School, through P. J.
Wester, agricultural adviser. Bureau of Agriculture, Manila. Received
June 14, 1921.

" These potatoes were grown near the mountain capital, one of the few places
in the Philippines where potatoes are grown successfully." (Wester.)

53495. DioscoREA trifida L. f. Dioscoreacese. Yampi.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Tubers presented by W. S. Goodman, acting
superintendent, Hope Gardens. Received June 21, 1921.

" Jamaica yampi. A white-fleshed medium-sized yam of excellent quality, said
to be the most popular variety in Jamaica." (K. A. Young.)

53496. CASiiMiROA sp. Rutacese. White sapote.

From Orange, Calif. Budwood presented by C. P. Taft. Received June
21, 1921.

•' Seedless sapote." (Taft.)
53497 to 53499. Cocos nucitera L. PhoenicaceEe. Coconut.

From Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, Federated Malay States. Presented
by Will P. Plaudover. Received June 11, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr.
Handover.

53497. "Green (Nyiur Puyah) ." 53499. "Yellow (Nyiour Gading) ."

53498. "Red (Nyiur Rajah)."

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 57

53500 to 53527. Phaseolus spp. Fabaceae. Bean.

From Reading, England. Seeds purchased from Sutton & Sons. Received
April 4, 1921.
Introduced for experiments in breeding disease-resistant strains.

535C0 to 53511. Phaseoi.us coccineus L. Scarlet Runner bean.

53500. Champion ficarJet. 53506. Sutton's Mammoth White.

53501. Chelsea Giant White. 53507. Sutton's Painted Lady.

53502. Ne Plus Ultra. 53508. Sutton's Prize Winner.

53503. Scarlet. 53509. Sutton's Scarlet.

53504. Sutton's A-1. 53510. Vcitch's Ilaclctvood Park.

53505. Sutton's Best of All. 53511. Veiteh's Mammoth Scarlet.
53513 to 53527. I'hasedt.us vulgaris L. Common bean.

53512. Canadian Wonder. 53520. Sutton's Monster Negro.

53513. Long-Podded Negro. 53521. Sutton's Perfection.

53514. Stition's Canadian 53522. Sutton's Plentiful.
Wonder. 53523. Sutton's Prolific Negro.

53515. Sutton's Everlearing. 53524. Sutton's Reliance.

53516. Sutton's Evergreen. 53525. Sutton's Satisfaction.

53517. Sutton's Forcing. 53526. Sutton's Superlative.

53518. Sutton's Green Gem. 53527. Sutton's White Haricot.

535 19. Sutton's M agnu m
Bonum.

53528 to 53531. Saccharum officinakum L. Poacea3.

Sugar cane.

From Saint Croix, Virgin Islands. Cuttings presented by Dr. Lougfield
Smitli, agronomist in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Re-
ceived May 9, 1921.

53528. S. C. 12/Ji.

A cane which has shown the most promise in a test of 120 varieties
. (imported and Saint Croix seedlings which had given promise in pre-
vious trials). It has given a larger yield in weight than other good
canes previously grown. The canes yield quite as much juice as the
standard cane, Rilihon, nn6. the juice is generally distinctly richer in
sucrose. The canes are fairly stout, an average specimen having a cir-
cumference of 5 to 6 inches. The internodes are 5 to 7 inches long. An
exceptionally good specimen in a rotation field had 33 joints and gave
the following measurements : Weight of cane, 21 pounds ; length. 12 feet ;
circumference, 6.25 inches. (Adapted from Louisiana Planter and Sugar
Manufucttirer, vol. 66, p. 308.)

53529. S. C. 12/37.

A cane which gives good results as a plant and also as a ratoon. It
yielded 5.9 tons per acre, showing an increase of 2.1 tons per acre over
the Ribbon control plats. The ratoons gave 22.1 tons per acre. (Adapted
from Report of the Agricultural Experiment Station in St. Croix, 1914-
15, p. 18.)

53530. S. C. 13/13.

This cane gave 6.2 tons per acre, showing an increase of 2.9 tons over
Ribbon cane. The ratoons gaAe 13.2 tons per acre. (Adapted from the
Report of the Agricultural Experiment Station in St. Croix, 191Jf-lf),
p. 20.)

53531. [No label.]

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED,

53532. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean.

From Dos Cabezos, Ariz. Seeds presented by E. J. Hands. Received May
9, 1921.

" Beans that I jrot on a recent trip into Chihuabua. Mexico. The natives
wlio live in tlie foothills grow these beans without irrigation and, in fact, grow
no other beans. These may develop into something better tlian the common
'frijol/" {Hands.)

53533. DoLiCHOs lablab L. Fabaceae. Bonavist bean.

From Yeungkong, Kwangtung. China. Seeds presented by Mrs. W. H.
Dobson, Forman Jlemorial Hospital. Received May 9, 1921.

'■ The benns are said to be of long life, growing at all seasons in South
China." (Mrs. Dohson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50760.

53534. Brcsimum alicastrum Swartz. Moracese.

Breadnut tree.

From Saint Jean le Blanc. Loiret. France. Seeds presented by E. Versin.
Received May 12. 1921.

" The leaves are used extensively for forage purposes in Yucatan. The
seeds are produced in great abundance and might be utilized as a source of
industrial starch or perhaps distilled into alcohol." (0. F. Cook.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47996.

53535 to 53540. Elrus spp. Rosacese. Bramble.

From Kew. England. Seeds presented by Sir David Prain. drector. Royal
Botanic Garden. Received May 14. 1921.

53535. Rlbts rifi.orus qvinqi-kft.okus Focke.

This very ornamental variet.v, native to western Szeehwan at altitudes
of 5,800 to 6,800 feet, produces its clustered orange-yellow berries over
so long a period as to be almost perpetual fruiting. Because of its wax-
coated stems it is one of the most striking plants in the garden in autumn
and winter. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, vol. J/S, p. 212.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50294.

53536. RfBfs CHROOSEPAT,t's Focke.

A Chinese bramble with glabrous cordate leaves, white tomentose
beneath, and small purplish flowers followed by black fruits. Native to-
Hupeh Province. (Adapted from Focke, Species Ruborum, p. 1. p. 52.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52942.

53537. RuBus omeikxsts Rolfe.

A large, unarmed, straggling shrub with maplelike leaves, downy
beneath, deeply divided stipules one-half to three-quarters of an inch
long, and terminal, many-flowered panicles. The purple flowers, half
an inch across, are followed by black, well-flavored fruits ripening late.
Native to v.estern China and found on Mount Ompi. it grows up to 6.000
feet altitude and will probably be perfectly hardy. It makes growths 10
to 12 feet long in a season. (Adaptefl from Bean. Trees, and S?irub9
Hard}/ in the Britisili Isles, vol. 2, p. JfGo.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40195.

53538. RuBus thibetanus Franch.

An attractive, deciduous. Chinese shrub with purplish stems and dark
lustrous green leaves, white felted below. The purple flowers, half an
inch across, are followed by black romidish fru'ts of the same diameter,
covered with a bluish bloom. (Adapted from Focke, Species Ruborum,
pt. 1, p. 179. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42592.

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 59

53535 to 53540— Continued.

53539. lluuus veitchii Rolfe.

An ornamental Chinese plant with pinnate leaves 3 inches long, silvery
frlaucons iibove iin<l whitish hoiieath. The (h)ul)le ]tink fluwers are not
very freely produced. (Adaiited i'roiii The Garden, vol. I'J. p. HIS.)

53540. lifiii's xAXTiiocATU'US Bur. niid Franch.

A perennial Chinese chnil)er. ] to 4 feet long, sparsely iii-ickly or nn-
armed, which dies to the ground every year. The edible fruit is com-
posed of many golden yellow drupes. It is cultivated for t';e frnit in
T.ithuania. Native to central and northwestern China. (Adai)ted from
Fvcke, Species liiiboruiii, pt. 1, />. 129.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 1004.

53541. TijiFoMi-M oi.oMER.vTiTM L. FabacesB. Cluster clover.

From IMelhourne, Victoria. Seeds presented by Messrs. Law, Romner, &
Co. Received Maj 14, 1921.

Introduced for experiments by department specialists.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53007.

53542. Brassica uugosa (Roxb.) Prain. Brassicacese. Palangi,

From Calcutta. India. Seeds presented by Lieut. Col. A. T. Gage, director.
Botanical Survey of India. Received May 16, 1921.

An early cfdd-weather crop in the hills of the central, eastern, and western
Himalayas. The permanent radical leaves form a loose cabbagelike head 1 foot
in diameter. Later a stoutish stem, 4 to 6 feet high, is formed, its branches
ascending to make a narrow pyramidal head 6 to 10 inches across. The succu-
lent leaves, 12 to 15 inches long and 8 to 9 inches wide taper into thick white
fleshy stalks 3 to 4 inches long and over an inch wide. The plant is cultivated
in Nepal, where its leaves are plucked almost as fast as they are developed and
used as a vegetable. An oil is extracted from the seeds. (Adapt(Ml from The
Agricultural Ledacr, vol. 5, p. 11.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46479.

53543 and 53544.

From Algiers. Alger'a. Seeds presented bv Dr. L. Trabut. Received May
18. 1921.

53543. Hyoscyamus muticus L. Solanacere.

"A medicinal plant rich in hyoscyamine, from the Sudan." {Trabut.)

A thick-stemmed perennial with fleshy ovate leaves 4 inches long and
A'iolet-spotted whitish flowers nearly an inch in length. IJke the henbane
{H. niffer) this plant, which is native to Egypt and western Asia, is like-
wise rich in hyoscyann"no and is used medicinally. (Adapted from
MuncJiler, Manual Flora of Egypt, vol. 2, p. 853.)

53544. Triticum durum Desf. Poacea\ Durum wheat.

'' Pclissicr de Fac6. Hard v\'heat from the Medea region. 1920."
{ Trabut.)

53545. RuBus sp. Rosaceae. Blackberry.

From Ecuador. Seeds presented by George K. Cherrie, Newfane, Vt.
Received May 28, 1921.

"A blackberry that I found growing in great abundance at a point known as
Sabanilla on the River Zamora. The locality is at an altitude of about 5,.500
feet, in the P^cuadorian ' Oriente.' The seeds were collected November 10, 1920,
which nuist have been the height of the fruiting season. I do not believe I
have ever seen such tremendous clusters of berries. On some of the bushes
blossoms as well as ripe fruit were to be seen. The berries arp large and to
me were very flne flavored." {Cherrie.)

60 SEEDS AND PLA]Sr;rS IMPORTED,

53546. DiGiTARiA ExiLis (Kippist) Stapf. Poacese. Fundi.

From Kew. England. Seeds presented by Sir David Prain. director, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received May 24, 1921.

"Atcha from Aburi ; used by the natives as a delicacy in food, being culti-
vated for that purpose. The seeds are ground and made into a sauce."
(Prain.)

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 52736.

53547. Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd. Euphorbiaceee.

^ Lumbang.

From Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds presented by Russell C. Westcott. Re-
ceived May 24, 1921.

" Cancllenut. The tree, purchased in Santa Barbara, is about 20 years old
and is now growing on the lawn. It is about 40 feet high and bas formed a
round head. The tree has never been injured by frost except in the freeze of
1912 when it was killed back to the main branches, but quickly recovered.

" These candlenuts are edible but are slightly laxative. The tree bore over
a bushel of nuts last year, which is the largest crop it has ever had. It pro-
duces about two crops annually, although there are blossoms and nuts on it
most of the time." (Westcott.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 527.55.

53548. Triticum aestivum L, Poacese. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

From Rieti. Italy. Seeds presented by N. Strampelli. director, R. Statione
Sperinientale di Granicoltura. Received May 25, 1921.

" Carlofta Strampelli. A wheat wh'ch thrives in any soil in any position;
it produces best, however, in fre.sh, deep, fertile, moderately worked soil. The
seeds should be sown early, preferably in rows." (Strampelli.)

53549 to 53554.

From Hamburg, Germany. Seeds presented by Ernst & Von Spreckelsen.
Received May 28, 1921.

The following types were introduced for experimental work :

53549. LuPiNus angustifolius L. Fabaceai. Blue lupine,

53550. LupiNus luteus L. Fabacere. Yellow lupine,

53551. Orxithopus sativus Brot. Fabacese. Serradella,
53552 to 53554. Trifolium pkatense L. Fabaceje. Red clover.

53552. Strain 1. 53554. Strain 3.

53553. Strain 2.

53555. DiospTRos discolor Willd. DiospyraceEe, Mabolo.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Budded seedlings presented by Sr. Adn.
Hernandez, Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and
Natural Resources, thi-ough P. .1. Wester, horticulturist in charge, Lamao
Experiment Station. Received June 25, 1921.

" Small budded seedless mnbolos, variety Manila, from the original tree in
Manila. Among the less well-known tropical fruits that are commonly propa-
gated from seed, the mabolo is the first species to permanently contribute to
tropical pomology a seedless fruit of greatly improved quality. During the
past dry season experiments were made at Lamao that yielded very satisfactory
results, and it was found that the mabolo is readily shield-budded. The ordi-
nary mabolo, a medium-sized Philippine tree of vigorous growth and a de-
sirable ornamental, with shining leaves 5 to 10 inches long, pubescent beneath,
bears velvety, dull reddish, thin-skinned fruits 3 inches long and 3J inches in

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 61

diameter, with wliitish, firm, ratlier dry, sweet flesh of rather indefinite flavor,
and four to eight large seeds.

" Notwithstanding its size and attractive appearance it has never gained the
favor of the European, although very popular with the natives. This seedless
variety is oblate, sweet, and juicy, and of good flavor, absolutely coreless, and
without seed. Like the banana, the entire fruit is edible, the thin skin excepted,
and it is a very superior fruit. According to the owner of the trees, 80 per cent
of the fruit is seedless; the remainder contains from one to three seeds."
(Wester.)

53556. Ferraria avelwitschii Baker. Iridacese.

From Bela Vista, Angola. Bulbs presented by H. A. Neipp. American
Mission. Received June 28, 1921.

"A number of bulbs, which may be of some interest Should they blossom in
America." (Neipp.)

53557. Bromus unioloides (Willd.) H. B. K. Poacese.

Brome-grass.

From Vlakfontein, Colesberg. South Africa. Seeds presented by Col. A. J.
Bester. Received May 25, 1921.

" Rescue grass. A grass which grows in the most exposed parts during the
winter." (Bester.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34806.

53558 to 53562. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Bombay, India. Seeds presented by Grindlay & Co., through the
Director of Agriculture, Bombay Department of Agriculture. Received
May 28, 1921.

For experimental work of the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

53558. Bile Fulgar. 53561. Sadgar Nandyal.

53559. HasarUja. 53562. Tidgamfu.
53560. Pattansali.

53563 to 53590.

From Allahabad, United Provinces, India. Seeds collected by Dr. L. A.
Kenoyer and Winfield Dudgeon, Ewing Christian College. Received
May 27, 1921. Quotes notes by Mr. Dudgeon.

53563. Acacia caesia (L.) Willd. Mimosaceae.

"A scandent shrub in pioneer monsoon-deciduous forests of peninsular
India. Collected at Shankargarh, 25 miles south of Allahabad, April 8,
1921."

The flowers of this climbing shrub ai-e pale yellow and are borne in
stalked globose heads forming large panicles. Native to the Dekkan
and Canara. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 451.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30776.

53564. Acacia leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd. Mimosaceje.

"A conspicuous component of survival thorn scrni) on the Indo-Gangetic
Plains, and a pioneer in forest areas of peninsular India. Collected at
Shankargarh, 25 miles south of Allahabad. April 8, 1921."

A large, fast-growing tree with yellowish bark used in the distillation
■of spirit. The bark also yields a strong fiber said to be much valued
for fishing nets. Native to the plains of the Punjab and Kajpntana
and the forests of central and southern India and Burma. (Adapted
from Watt, Commercial Products of India, p. 15.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33432.
30837—23 5

62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53563 to 53590— Continued.

53565. Anogeissus latifoi-ia (Roxb.) Wall. Combretaceae.

"Collected at Manlkpur, April 21, 1920, in the forests of the low
Vindhya Mountains."

A tree GO to 70 feet high, with smooth, light-colored bark and pale,
dull glaucous green leaves with a pink midrib. The small yellow flowers
are in dense heads. The tree yields a useful gum, and the \v(X)d is very
strong and tough. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 482.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52283.

53566. Anogeissus sebicea Brandis. Combretacese.

" A medium-sized tree in monsoon-deciduous forests of peuinsular
India. Collected at Shankargarh, near Allahabad, India. April 8, 1921."

A tree with leaves silky pubescent beneath, and yellow flowers in
globose heads, one-half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. The
small, leathery, winged fruits are tomentose. Native to Gujarat and
Central Provinces, India. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bomhay, vol. 1,
p. 482.)

53567. Bauhinia vahlii Wight and Arn. Ctesalpiniacese.

" A characteristic gigantic cUmber in climax monsoon-deciduous forests
throughout peninsular India and up to 5,000 feet in the Himalayas.
Collected in the upper (Himalayan) Ganges Valley, June 1, 1920. I
should think it would stand a climate about like that of Virginia."

A climber, sometimes ](X) feet long, covered with red-brown tomentum.
The large terminal corjmbs are composed of white flowers with petals
an inch long, turning to cream-yellow. This species is put to more uses
than almost any other forest plant except the bamboo. The large flat
leaves are sewed together and used as plates, cups, rough tablecloths,
umbrellas, cloaks, and rain capes; the seeds are roasted and eaten;
the fibers of the bark are made into ropes ; and a gum exudes copiously.
Native to cential and northern India, ascending to 5,CKX) feet ; native
name tour. (Adapted from Collett, Flora Simlensis. p. 149.)

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 33559.

53568. Bauhinia vakiegata L. Caesalpiniacese.

" Native to the climax monsoon-deciduous forests throughout penin-
sular India and up to 5,(XX) foet in the Himalayas. Collected in the
upper (Himalayan) Ganges Valley at Dharassu. .lune 1. 1920. I should
think it would stand a climate about like that of Virginia."

A moderate-sized tree with short racemes of fragrant flowers, rose
colored and variegated with red and yellow. Cultivated throughout
India. The light or reddish brown wood is used for agricultural imple-
ments. The astringent bark is used for tanning and dyeing ; the leaves
and flower buds are eaten as vegetables; and the flower buds are often
pickled. (Adapted from Brandis, Forest Flora of India, p. 160.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32787.

53569. Bosweixia sebbata Roxb. Balsameacese.

"Collected near Manikpur, in the forests of the low Vindhya Moun-
tains, April 21, 1920."

A large tree, native to the mountains of India, with pinnate, hairy
leaves, racemes of small pink flowers, and smooth capsules the size
of an olive. This tree yields a most fragrant resin known as Indian
olibanum, used as an ingredient in incense and various ointments.
The rough, moderately hard timber is recommended for tea boxes and
is used for fuel, for making charcoal, and for the manufacture of
doors, bowls, etc. The tree enjoys a considerable immunity from be-
ing browsed or lopped for fodder, owing to its resinous leaves, and it
has a great capability for withstanding forest fires. It is thus valu-
able in the reclothing of dry hills. (Adapted from Transactions of the
Asiatic Society in Bengal, vol. 9, p. 379, and Watt, Commercial Products
of India, p. 174-)

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921, 63

53563 to 53590— Continued.

53570. Cassia fistula L. Caesalpiniaceae.

" Comnion in pioneer monsoon-deciduous forests througlioiit penin-
sular India and up to 4,000 feet in the Himalayas. Collected at Shank-
argarh, 25 miles south of Allahabad, India, April 8, 1921."

A moderate-sized tree with large, bright-yellow, fragrant flowers In
lax, pendulous racemes 1 to 2 feet long. Common throughout India
in tlie forest tracts in Tfaiis-liuhis on the hills near I'eshawar, and
ascends to 4.000 feet in the outer Himalayas. The red wood is beau-
tifully mottled and streaked, hard, tough, is easily worked, and takes
a fine polish, but is somewhat brittle and apt to crack. It is, how-
ever, very durable and is used for posts, plows, etc. The bark is used
for tanning and dyeing, and red juice exudes from wounds in the
bark, which liardens into a gum used like kino. The twigs and leaves
are lopped for cattle fodder in Oudh and Kumaon. (Adapted from
Brandts, Forest Flora of India, p. IGJ).)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32316.

5.3571. Ci KHODENDGi'M iNFOKTUNATUM Gaertu. Verbenacefe.

"A component of survival woody vegetation of the plains, where hu-
man pressure is heavy. Collected at Shankargarh, 25 miles south of
Allahabad, India, April 8, 1921."

An ornamental shrub 3 to 8 feet high, with white, sweet-scented
flowers tinged with pink, followed by small black drupes seated on an
enlarged pink calyx which sometimes reaches over an inch across the
lobes when spread out. The large leaves, 4 to 10 inches long, are 3 to 8
inches wide. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 2, p. 1(82.)

53572 and 53573. Diospykos titru Buch.-Haui. Diospyracea?.

A small tree with woolly branchlets and leathery leaves over 3 inches
long. The smooth globose fruits are three-fourths of an inch in diame-
ter. Native to the west Dekkan peninsula. (Adapted from Hooker,
Flora of British India, vol. 3, p. 563.) Received as Diospyros tomentosa
Roxb., which is now referred to D. tupru.

53572. " Collected at Manikpur, April 21, 1920."

53573. "A small tree characteristic in the pioneer monsoon-decidu-
ous forests of peninsular India. Collected at Shivpuri (Sipri).
Gwalior State, India, April 2, 1921."

53574. Ekiolaena hookebiana Wight and Am. Sterculiacese.

" Collected near INIanikpur, in the forests of the low Vindhya Moun-
tains, April 21, 1920."

A south Indian shinib or small tree with cordate leaves and few-
flowered, lax racemose cymes of long-peduncled flowers 1^ inches across.
(Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 131.)

53575. Exjphoebia eoyleana Boiss. Euphorbiaceae.

"A treelike Euphorbia on the rocky cliffs and talus slopes in the range
of the Bauhinia monsoon-deciduous forest in the outer Himalayas, at
altitudes of 3,000 to 5,500 feet. Collected at Dharassu, upper ( Hima-
layan) Ganges Valley, .June 1, 1920. I .should think this would stand a
climate about like that of Virginia."

A large shrub of cactuslike aspect attaining a height of 15 feet, with
ascending 2 to 7 angled, thorny stems, 2 to 3 feet in girth. The sessile
entire caducous leaves are inserted along the angles of the branches, and
the yellow involucres, half an inch in diameter, are home in sessile
cymes. The milk contains a large amount of gutta-percha which has a
sweet odor when fresh and is believed to be of value as a waterproofing
material or as a paint for ships. (Adapted from Collett, Flora Simlen8i.8,
p. JtJfG, and from ^Vatt, Commercial Products of India, p. 531.)

64 SEEDS AISTD PLANTS IMPORTED.

53563 to 53590— Continued.

53576. Fi^coxjETL\ sepiabia Roxb. Flacourtiacese.

"A common pioneer in the thorn forest over rocky peninsular India,
and in the survival thorn scrub on the Indo-Gangetic Plains. Collected
at Shankargarh, 2-5 miles south of Allahabad, April 8, 1921."

A shrub with long thorns; the stiff, glabrous, elliptic leaves are from
one-half to li inches long, and the small greenish flowers are solitary
or in racemose clusters shorter than the leaves. Common in the hilly
parts of the Konkan and Dekkan. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bom-
iay, vol. 1, p. 56.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34093.

53577. Gaedenia latifolia Ait. Rubiaceae.

"Collectetl near Manikpur, in the forest of the low Vindhya Moun
tains, April 21, 1920."

A small tree 80 feet high, with a rounded head of dark-green glossy
foliage and large, terminal, solitary, fragrant, white flowers which turn
yellow in the evening ; the corolla tube is 2 to 3 inches long. The white,
yellowish tinged wood is close and fine grained, easily worked, and du-
rable ; combs are made of it, and it has been recommended for engraving
and turner's work. Common in dry places in India except in the west.
(Adapted from Brandis, Forest Flora of India, p. 271.)

53578. HiPTAGE BEXGHALENSis ( L. ) Kurz. MalpighiacejB.
(H. madallota Gaertn.)

" An evergreen climber throughout India in climax monsoon-deciduous
forests. Collected at Uttarkashi, upper (Himalayan) Ganges Valley.
May 25, 1920. Will probably grow in a climate similar to that of
Virginia."

A tall, climbing shrub with thick, entire glabrous leaves, 4 to 6
inches long and showy, fragrant flowers three-fourths of an inch across,
in axillary racemes forming a terminal leafy panicle. The silky white
petals have fringed, wavy margins, and the uppermost bears a large
yellow spot. Native throughout India, in ravines and moist places,
ascending to 3,000 feet. (Adapted from Collett, Flora Simlensis, p. 56.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33573.

53579. HoL.\KRHEXA ANTiDYSENTEBiCA (Roth) "Wall. Apocynacefls.

" Collected near ilanikpur, in the forest of the low Vindhya Mountains,
April 21, 1920."

A small tree native throughout India, ascending to 3,-500 feet, with
corymbose cymes of white flowers which have a tube and ovate lobes
half an inch long. Botji bark and seeds of this plant are among the
most important medicines of the Hindus. This is the true conessi or
kurtclii bark and exfoliates in patches; it is astringent, antidysenteric,
and anthelmintic. The seed yields a fixed oil and the wood ash is used
in dyeing. The soft white wood is largely used for carving, furniture,
and turnery. (Adapted from Collett, Flora Simlensis, p. Sll, and Watt,
Commercial Products of India, p. 6.'fO.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47692.

53580. JusTiciA ADHATODA L. Acauthaceie.
(Adhatoda vasica Nees.)

"A small survival shrub characteristic to the thorn scrub of penin-
sular India ; and a woody ruderal in overpopulated areas throughout
India. It is a pioneer in monsoon-deciduous forests and common up to
4.500 feet in the Himalayas. Collected at Dharas.su, upper (Himalayan)
Ganges Valley, .Tune 1, 1920. in the Bauhinia forest range. Suitable, I
should think, to a climate about like that of Vii-ginia."

A glabrous shrub 4 to 8 feet high, native to India, with white flowers
which are streaked and dotted with pink and are 1 to 2 inches long and
borne in erect spikes 1 to 3 inches long. (Adapted from Collett, Flora
Siinletisis, p. 376.)

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53563 to 53590— Continued.

53581 and 53582. Lagekstroemia parviflora Roxb. Lythracese.

A large tree, native to the Dekkan Peninsiila and at the base of the
western Himalayas at altitudes of 1.000 feet, which attains a height of
50 to 70 feet with a straight stem often 30 feet to the first branch. The
leathery leaves, green and glabrous above, pale or sometimes hoary
tomentose beneath, are used to feed tasar silkworms. The white fra-
grant flowers, half an inch across, are in axillary or terminal jianicles.
The wood is valued for its timber, which is tough, elastic, and durable.
(Adapted from Coojcc, Flora of lionihn}/, vol. 1, p. 612. and lirandis.
Forest Flora of India, p. 239.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47703.

53581. " Collected at Manikpur, in the forests of the low Vindhya
Mountains, April 21, 1920."

53582. "A compon(>nt of pioneer monsoon-deciduous forests of pen-
inj^ular India. Collected at Shankargarh. 25 miles south of Allaha-
bad. India, April 8. 1921."

53583. Leucomekis spectabilis D. Don. AsteraceiB.

"A small tree composite, common in pioneer forest preceding climax
Bauhinia forests in the outer Himalayas. Collected at Dharassu, upper
(Himalayan) Ganges Valley, June 1, 1920. Suitable probably to a cli-
mate like that of Virginia."

A shrub or 'small tree native to western Himalayan regions at alti-
tudes of 2.000 to 5,000 feet, with entire glabrous leathery leaves densely
velvety tomentose beneath, 4 to 14 inches long, and 1^ to 4 inches wide,
narrowed at both ends. The w'hite flowers half an inch long* are in
rounded corymbs, 4 to 8 inches in diameter. The achenes are densely
silky with copioiis pappus. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British
India, vol. 3, p. 386.)

53584. Mallotus piiilippinensis (Lam.) Muell. Arg. Eui)horbiacea;.

" Connnon in pioneer monsoon-deciduous forests of the outer Himalayas
up to 5,000 feet. Collected at Dharassu, upper (Himalayan) Ganges Val-
ley, June 1. 1920. Suitable. I should think, to a climate about like that of
Virginia."

A small dioecious tree with long-stalked leaves glabrou.s above and
rusty tomentose beneath and minutely scarlet dotted. The globose
scarlet capsules, one-third of an inch in diameter, are covered with a
bright-red powder which is collected for export to be usal for dyeing
.silk and in medicine. Native to India, ascending to 4,500 feet. (Adapted
from Collett, Flora Simlensis, p. J/SS.)

53585. Maxijiilianea gossypium (L.) Kuntze. Cochlospermaceae. ,
{Cochlospermtim gossypium DC.)

"Collected near Manikpur, in the forest of the low Vindhya Moun-
tains."

A small tree with palmately lobed leaves, white tomentose beneath, and
bright-yellow flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter, in terminal panicles.
Found on a few of the Konkan and Dekkan Hills and often planted
near temples. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bomhay, vol. 1, p. 53.)

For previous inti'oduction, see S. P. I. No. 43381.

53586. Nathusia swietemoides (Roxb.) Kuntze. Oleaceie.
(Schreicra sivietenioidcs Roxb.)

"A tree commonly met in climax forests of peninsular India. Col-
lected at Shivpuri (Sipri), Gwalior State, India, April 2, 1921."

A tree 40 to 50 feet high, with smooth pinnate leaves 4 inches long
and \vhite, brown-marked flowers, often 100 in each cyme. Native to
the tropical Himalayas and the Dekkan Peninsula at altitudes of 1,000
to 4,000 feet, and to Pegu, India. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of
British India, vol. 3, p. 604.)

66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53563 to 53590— Continued.

53587. Kaxdia uliginosa (Rotz.) Poir. IlubiacefO.

" Collected near Manikpur, in the forests of the low Vindhya Moun-
tains, April 21, 1920."

A small tree rarely reachinfr 20 feet hish. with reddish brown, scaly
bark, thick horizontal branches, many of them terminating in one to
two pairs of strong sharp thorns half an inch long. The thin glabrous
leaves, pubescent beneath, are clustered on suppressed branchlets. The
solitary, fragrant, white flowers are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The
smooth, ovoid yellowish brown fruits. 2 to 3 Inches long and containing
numerous smooth seeds closely packed in pulp, are eaten after being
boiled or roasted. Native throughout the Bombay Presidency. (Adapted
from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 699.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47769.

53588. Stekcui.ia ubens Roxb. Sterculiacese.

"A fine large tree commonly met in peninsular Indian climax decidu-
ous forests, or farther south, in forests immediately preceding the climax.
Collected at Shivpuri (Sipri), Gwalior State, India. To be grown where
there is little or no danger of frost."

A large Indian tree with a straight trunk and white, smooth, papery
bark, the outer surface thin and peeling off. the inner coat fibrous and
netted. The glabrous leaves, velvety beneath and 8 to 12 inches long,
are crowded at the ends of the branches. The numerous small yellow
flowers are in terminal panicles appearing before the leaves. A gum
called katila, which has been used as an inferior substitute for traga-
canth (itself used as a substitute for gum arable in medicine and in the
arts) is obtained from the tree; the seeds are roasted and eaten by the
poorer natives and in some parts of India are ground and used as a
kind of colTee. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 123 A

53589. Tf.kmtnalia tomentosa (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. Combretacese.

"A climax tre^ (dominant with Tectona grandis farther south) of
monsoon-deciduous forests of peninsular India. Collected at Shi\-puri
(Sipri), Gwalior State, India, April 2, 1921."

A large tree, 80 to 100 feet high, with hard coriaceous leaves 5 to 9
inches long and dull-yellow flowers in erect terminal panicles. A common
tree in the moister regions of India; it thrives best in heavy binding
soils. The dark-brown wood, mottled with darker streaks, is used in
northern India for house building, etc. ; it is an excellent fuel and
furnishes good charcoal; potash is made of it. The bark is used for
tanning and the ashes of the bark are chewed with the betel leaf. The
common tasar silkworm feeds on the leaves; lakh is occasionally gath-
ered on the branches, and in Oudh and the Northwest Provinces the
leaves are lopped for cattle fodder. (Adapted from Brandis, Forest
Flora of India, p. 226.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47856.

53590. TRiTicrM AESTi\XJt L. Poaceae. Common wheat.
(T. rnlgare Till.)

" Purple-stemmed wheat from the Himalayan portion of the Ganges
Valley, at Ballu. Collected May 28, 1920. Should grow in a climate
like that of Virginia."

53591. Eugenia ltdt^ia (Molina) Berg. Myrtaceae.
(E. apiculata DC.)

From San Francisco, Calif. Seeds presented by John McLaren, superin-
tendent, Golden Gate Park. Received April 23, 1921.

An ornamental Chilean shrub bearing small edible fruits reported to have
a " refreshing flavor."

APRIL, 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 67

53592 and 53593.

From Allahabad, United Provinces, India. Seeds collected by Dr. L. A,
Kenoyer and Winfield Dudj^eon, Ewing Christian College. Received May
27, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Dudgeon.

53592. VAiJJi.Kis HEYNEi Sprcng. Apocynacese.

"A twining shrub in pioneer places throughout India. Collected at
Dharassu, upper (Himnlayan) Ganges Valley, June 1. 1920. Adapted to
a climate similar to that of Virginia."

A climbing shrub with white, fragrant flowers, three-fourths of an
Inch across, in axillary drooping cymes. The oblong, pointed fruits are
6 inches long. Native to the Sutle.1 Valley and throughout India, ascend-
ing to 5,000 feet. It is often cultivated in gardens. (Adapted from
Collett, Flora Simlensis, p. 311.)

53593. ZizipiiT's XYLOPYKUR (Rot/,.) Willd. Rhamnacero.

"A small thorny tree characteristic in thorn forests pioneer to monsoon-
deciduous forests of peninsular India. Collected at Shivpuri (Sipri),
Gwalior State, India, April 2, 1921."

A straggling shrub or, in favorable situations, a tree, with smooth
leaves covered beneath with white or yellowish tomentum. The yellowish
white to brownish wood is hard and tough, easily worked, and durable,
and is used for cart-building and other purposes. The bark is used for
tanning; the young shoots, leaves, and fruits serve as fodder for cattle
and goats. The hard dry fruit is charred and makes a black dye for
leather. The edible kernels are inclosed two to three in a large, thick,
hard stone. Native to India and dry hot places in Ceylon. (Adapted
from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 242, and Brandts, Forest Flora of
India, p. 90.)

53594. Annona chertmola Mill. Annonacese. Cherimoya.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S. Bullock, agri-
cultural trade commissioner, United States Department of Agriculture,
American Legation. Received June 18, 1921.

"Seeds of the cherimoya from Salta, Argentina." (Bullock.)

A tree 15 to 25 feet high, native to Ecuador and Peru. The fruit, considered
by many people to be the most delicious of tropical dessert fruits, is light green,
thin skinned, somewhat oval, with white, juicy, melting flesh of subacid deli-
cate flavor suggestive of the pineapple and banana. Numerous black seeds are
embedded in the flesh. Analysis of the fruit in Hawaii shows percentages as
follows: Total solids, 33.81; ash, 0.66; acids, 0.06; protein, 1.83; total sugars,
18.41 ; fat, 0.14 ; fiber, 4.29.

Seedlings bear the third or fourth year and produce at least a dozen good
fruits. A tree in Madeira is said to have produced 300 fruits in one season.
(Adapted from Popenoe, Manual of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, p. 161.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52375.

53595 to 53606. Zea mats L. Poacese. Corn.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S. Bullock. Re-
ceived May 18, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Bullock,

53595. "1920 harvest."

53596. "1921 harvest."

53597. " Mais aniarillo viejo, 1020 harvest. From Luis Dreyfus & Co."

53598. " Maiz Colorado, 1921 harvest. From Luis Dreyfus & Co."

53599. " Maiz morocho, 1920 harvest. From Luis Dreyfus & Co."

53600. " Maiz Colorado viejo, 1920 harvest. From Luis Dreyfus & Co."

53601. ''Maiz amarillo, 1920 harvest. From Grain Exchange of Buenos
Aires."

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53595 to 53606— Continued.

53602. " Maiz Colorado, 1920 harvest. From Grain Exchange of Buenos
Aires."

53603. " Mais anmrillo canario, 1920 harvest. From Grain Exchange of
Buenos Aires."

53604. " Maiz morocho perla, 1920 harvest. From Grain Exchange of
Buenos Aires."

53605. " Maiz Colorado Cuarenteno, 1920 harvest. From Grain Excliange
of Buenos Aires."

53606. " Maiz morocho, 1920 harvest. From Grain Excliange of Buenos
Aires."

53607. CoRONiLLA vARiA L. FabacGse.

From Stockholm, Svreden. Seeds presented by Dr. Robert E. Fries, di-
rector, Hortus Botanicus Bergianus. Received May 25, 1921.

A free-flowering European plant which blooms from June until September in
Chicago and is at its best in July. The peduncles are crowned with dense
umbels of pink and white flowers, and the plant is a pleasing feature for rock-
eries, ledges, or dry and semishady banks. It is too rampant for the border.
(Adapted from Gardening, vol. 5, p. 337.)

53608 and 53609.

From Buenos Aii-es, Argentina. Seeds presented by Sr. Benito Carrasco,
director, Botanic Garden. Received May 25, 1921.

53608. Salpichroa BHOMBOiDEA (Gill, and Hook.) Miers. Solanaceae.

An ornamental plant, native to Argentina, with very abundant leafy
foliage and creeping, spreading branches which appear to be starred all
over with small white flowers. The pretty, ivory-white, transparent
berries somewhat resemble the pineapple in flavor and are eaten by the
natives. The plant is very effective for covering bare arid spots where
nothing else can be grown. It is hardy in Paris, France. (Adapted
from The Garden, vol. 35, p. 367.)

53609. Ipomoea ficifolia Lindl. Convolvulaceffi. Morniug'-glory.

A large climber from the Kamerun region, with slender stems covered
with starlike hairs and discolored leaves placed at intervals of 4 to 5
inches. The cymose inflorescence bears violet-rose, salver-shaped flow-
ers 2 inches across and 2 inches long. The plant flowers from August
until the middle of October. (Adapted from The Gardeners^ Chronicle,,
vol. 22, p. 410.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 8868.

53610. Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Poaceae.

Bamboo.

From Dehra Dun, India. Seeds presented by R. D. Hole, forest botanist,
Forest Research Institute and College, through Col. Edwin S. George.
Received May 27, 1921.

" Seeds of a beautiful bamboo which has tremendous commercial value."
( George. )

A bamboo native to India and extending to Burma, which grows on drier
ground than bamboos generally. It attains a height of 100 feet and its strength
and solidity render it fit for many select technical purposes. This bamboo en-
dures great cold as well as dry heat and is useful for the consolidation of em-
bankments, on account of the network of fibrous roots. It occasionally forms
forests of its own, seeds almost annually, which is exceptional among the
Bambusaceae, and is readily grown from seed. (Adapted from Mneller, Select
Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 165.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40889.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 69

53611. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Rutacese.

(C. dccumana Murr.)

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Dr. Frederic W. Goding,
American consul general. Received May 26, 1921.

"A native Ecuadorian fruit, kiiown locally as toronjti, wliicli lia.s the ap-
pearance of a mammoth orange nearly as large as a medium-sized human head.
The arrangement of the interior of the fruit resembles that of the orange, but
the color is salmon and the taste an acid bitter similar to but more pronounced
than that of the ordinary grapefruit, for which it is being used as a substitute
in Ecuador.

" Were this fruit properly cultivated, so as to lesson the coarseness of its
pulp, it would be prized as a food and would present an attractive appearance
on the table." (Coding.)

53612 and 53613.

From Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural P^xplorer of the
Department of Agriculture. Received June 15, 1921. Quoted notes by
Mr. Rock.

53612. AiMSTOLOCHiA ACUMINATA Lam. Aristolochiacefe.

" Collected between Raheng and Mesawt, Siam, in the rain forest at
Pang Ma Kham Pom, 2-days' journey from Raheng, December 18, 1920.
A vigorous vine, climbing over shrubs and trees. No tlowers seen."

53613, Cassia fistula L. Csesalpiniacete.

" Seeds collected from trees growing wild near Palut, in dry forests
with Strychnos, Lagerstroemia, and teak, between western Siam and
Lower Burma on the way from Raheng to Mesawt, December 17, 1920.
It is a medium-sized tree in these dry forests and is semideciduous in
the winter. The yellow flowers are produced in long pendent racemes."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32316.

53614. Tabernaemontana doknell-smithii Rose. Apocynaceae.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Sr. Jorge
G. Salas, Direccion General de Agricultura. through Sr. Francisco Villa-
corta, Guatemalan consul general in New York. Received June 29, 1921.

" Seeds from a large tree which produces the goma de cojon of commerce."
(Salas.)

A large shrub 10 to 20 feet high, occurring in Guatemala from the coast up
the slopes of the volcanoes to altitudes of 5,000 feet. The natives call it cobol
(varnish gum). The thin oblong leaves are 3 to 8 inches long, and the large
yellow salver-shaped flowers are in few-flowered cymes. (Adapted from The
Botanical Gazette, vol. 18, p. 206.)

53615. Eragrostis tremula Hochst. Poacese. Grass.

From Gizeh, Egypt. Seeds presented by Thomas W. Brown, director, Min-
istry of Agriculture, Horticultural Section. Received June 30, 1921.

An annual, tufted grass, found throughout the Tropics, with a.scending or
erect stems up to 3 feet in height and light-green, flat leaves tapering to a long
point. (Adapted from Muschler, Mamial Flora of Egypt, vol. 2, p. 125.)

53616. RoLLiNiA emarginata Schlecht. Annonacese. Araticuy.

From Horqueta, Paraguay. Seeds presented by Thomas R. Gwynn,
through the American consul, Asuncion, Paraguay. Received June 23,
1921.

" Chiri/nwuia. A large fruit, extremely aromatic ; the seeds are full of oil."
( Oioynn. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 25528.

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53617 to 53620. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacese. Potato.

From Poppelsdorf. Bonn, Germanj-. Tubers presented by Dr. E. Schaffuit.
Received May 25, 1921.

" Potatoes known to be immune to the wart disease." ( Firhaffnit.)

53617. Pepo. 53619. Thieler.

53618. Rlieingold. 53620. Vrsus.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33491.

53621. Melilotus alba Desr. Fabaceae. White sweet clover.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Seeds presented by C. Broekema, director,
Groninger Zaaizaadvereeniging. Received June 1, 1921.

Secured for experimental purposes.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40937.

53622 and 53623.

From Tripoli. Libia. Africa. Seeds presented by Dr. E. O. Fenzi. Receivcl
.Tune 1, 1921. Quoted notes by Dr. Fenzi.

53622. Eleusine cokacana (L.) Gaertu. Poacese. Ragi millet.

" Bescna. The l)escna appears to be more prized for forage than for
grain, although the natives assure me that it will keep in perfect
condition for 100 years. This and gssah [S. P. I. No. 53623] are prac-
tically the only summer forage plants grown by the Arabs, under irri-
gation, of course."

53623. Pennisettm glaucitm (L.) R. Br. Poacete. Pearl millet.
(P. typhoideum Rich.)

" Gssah. The seed of the gssab has a better taste than bescna and
always commands a higher price on the market. It also grows taller
than bescna and yields more forage, but will need also much more
water. It is claimed that it will ripen seeds in 40 days from date of
sowing, which statement, however, I can not guarantee. From what I
know P. fflaucinn finds its northern cultural limit in Libia.

53624. AvENA sATivA L. Poacese. Oat.

From Aberystwith. Wales. Seeds presented by K. G. Stapledon. director.
Welsh Plant-Breeding Station. Received .Tune 4, 1921.

" Sir Douglas Haig. A Welsh oat which has more than three grains in a
spikelet and was produced by a cro.s.« with Aretia nuda as one of the parents."
{L. E. Thatcher.)

53625. RuBus macraei A. Gray. Rosaceae. Akala.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds collecte<l by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June 6, 1921.
" Spineless variety from near Shipman Ranch, Kilauea, Hawaii. This
variety grows epiphytically in the forks of large koa trees [Acacia koa Gray)
and on fallen logs of the same species, inaccessible to cattle. The dark-red
fruits attain a diameter of nearly 2 inches, are very juicy, and, though slightly
hitter, are quite pleasant to the taste. The variety would likely improve
under cultivation. The canes do not grow as straight as those of the yellow
and re<l varieties on Mauna Kea rs. P. T. Nos. 534«<0 to .53482), but they are
over an inch in diameter at the base: the whiplike branches are very scandent
and rambling. These seeds came from a fern forest at an altitude of 4,500
feet on the slopes of Mauna Loa, Hawaii, May, 1921." (Rock.)

53626. A%TENA barbata wiestii (Steud.) Hausskn. Poacese.

Grass.

From Gizeh. Egypt. Seeds presented by Thomas W. Brown, director,
Ministry of Agriculture, Horticultural Section. Received June 7, 1921.

An erect, sparingly hairy grass up to 2 feet in height, with linear leaves up
to 7 inches long. Secured for experimental purposes.

APRTI. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 71

53627 to 53752.

P^'roni Kow, Ernrlnml. Seeds presented by Sir David rniin, director, Royal
Botanic^ Garden. Received April 30, 1921.

53627 to 53649. T'.KurKRis spp. Rerberidaoe.T. Barberry.

53627. Berberis aggregata C. Schneid.

A shrub native to thickets in western Szechwan at altitudes of
4,000 to 9,500 feet. It attains a heifrht of 5 feet and bears dense
racemes of small yellow flowers followed by salmon-red fruits.
(Adapted from Sari/cnt, Planiae Wilsonianae, vol. t, r». 375.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52454.

53628. Bekheris aristata DC.

"A tall-jiiowin? ornamental barberry which bears multitudes of
larcro racemes of yellow floweis. Rcoinniendcd as an ornamental
park and i:arden shrub in the northern sections of the United
States." (/-'. N. Meyer.)

Native to the temperate Himalayas, the Nilghiri Mountains, and
Ceylon.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40144.

53629. Berberis atrocaepa C. Schneid.

An ornamental shrub, 3 to 5 feet tall, with leathery evergreen
leaves, shining rich green above and yellowish green beneath. The
shrub is native to western Szechwan and there is no other species
in that section which has such jet black, almost globose fruits.
(Adapted from F^nrfjeiit, riantae Wilsonianae, vol. 3, p. J/37.)

53630. Berbetets chinensis Poir.

"A Chinese barberry, 1 to 3 feet high, found between bowlders and
rocks at altitudes of 4,000 to 6,000 feet. It becomes very showy
toward the end of summer when its berries, which are produced in
great abundance, assume a bright coral-red color." (F. N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. T. No. 36737.

53631. Berbekis darwinii Hook.

An evergreen shrub from the island of Chiloe and south Chile, one
r)f the most handsome shrubs for garden hedges. It is hardy in
England and in Norway as far north as Christiania. (Adapted from
Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 7'/.)

53632. Berberis dictyophylla Franch.

A Chinese shrub 4 feet high, erect when young, semiarching with
age. The bright grass-green leaves are intensely glaucous below.
The stems are also glaucous. The small, pale-yellow flowers are fol-
lowed by red berries. (Adapted from The Gardeners' Chronicle, ser.
3, vol. 52, p. 243.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I^ No. 49056.

53633. Berberis feancisci-ferdinandi C. Schneid.

A rather striking western Chinese barberry 10 feet high, with thin,
bright-green leaves, panicles of pendulous yellow flowers, and scarlet
oblong fruits half an inch long.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52931.

53634. Berberis gagnepaint C. Schneid.

A Chinese evergreen shrub 3 to 6 feet high, with leathery leaves,
spiny on the margins, and delicate yellow flowers on red pedicels.
The ellipsoid fruits are glaucous purple.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40147.

72 SEEDS AND PL.ANTS IMPORTED.

53627 to 53753— Continued.

53635. Bebbeeis hookeri Lem.

{B. wallichiana Hook., not DC.)

An erect ornamental spiny shrub 6 to 10 feet high, native to Nepal,
with beautiful, spreading, hollylike leaves. The yellow sepals are
tinged with red.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53090.

53636. Bekbeeis lycium Royle.

A shrub, native to Simla and tlie western Himalayas at altitudes
of 3,000 to 9,000 feet; with bright-green, lanceolate leaves paler
below and pale-yellow flowers followed by ovoid violet berries cov-
ered with bloom. (Adapted from Gollett. Flora SimJensis, p. 22.)

53637. Berbeeis oethobotrys Bienert.

A shrub with somewhat corymbose flowers and oval fruits native
to Sergal, Afghanistan, at altitudes of 9,000 to 11,000 feet. (Adapted
from Journal of the Linnean Society, vol. 19, p. 150.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33021.

53638. Bekberis polyantha Hemsl.

A Chinese shrub, 6 to 9 feet high, with deep-yellow flowers and
salmon-red fruits. Native to western Szeihwan. (Adapted from
Sargent, Plantae Wilsrmianae, vol. 1, p. 376.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47299.

53639. Beeberis A*i(;REGATA PRATTii C. Sclmeid.

A western Chinese shrub, 0 to 10 feet high, with yellow flowers
in narrow panicles and ovoid salmon-red fruits.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44")27.

53640. Berberis stapeiana C. Schneid.

A partly evergreen western Chinese shrub, 5 to 6 feet high, with
spreading arching stems, pale-yellow flowers, and carmine-red fruits
having a slight bloom.

For previous introduction, see S. V. I. No. 37975.

53641. Berberis suBCAruAi..vrA C. Schneid.

An ornamental Chinese species with clustered lanee-sliaped leaves,
glaucous beneath, and globular reddish yellow fruits.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44529.

53642. Berberis thibetica C. Schneid.

A deciduous Chinese shrub, 3 to 4 feet tall, with purplish, glau-
cous branches, entire leaves whitish beneath, and yellow flowers-
followed by red berries. (Adapted from Sclineider. Uandhuch der
Lauhholskiinde, vol. 2, p. 920.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49931.

53643. Berberis thunbergii DC.

An extremely popular garden shrub which assumes brilliant
autumn colors. Native to Japan. (Adapted from Arnold Ai-boretum
Bulletin of Popular Inforniofiun. s< r. 1, .Yo. 33.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 27120.

53644. Berberis tischleri C. Schneid.

A western Chinese shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, with papery leaves,,
shining green above and paler beneath. The yellowish red fruits
are covered with a light bloom. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae
IVi/sonionae, vol. 5, p. 355.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50288.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 73

53637 to 53752— Continued.

53645. Beebebis umbellata Wall.

A hardy, subevergreen, Himalayan shrub about 3 feet high, with
narrow leaves slightly glaucous beneath and unibellike racemes vf
yellow flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49932.

53646. Berbekis veitchii C. Sclmeid.

A shrub with gracefully arching branches, native to western
Hupeh, China; the leathery loaves are pale green and the bronze-
yellow flowers have reddish outei* surfaces. The black, broadly
elliptic fruits are covered with a bloom. (Adapted from Sargent,
Plantae WiJsonianae, vol. 3, p. 438.)

53647. Berbekis wilsonae Hemsl.

A beautiful, sometimes partially evergreen, Chinese shrub, 2 to 4
feet high, with abundant, roundish, coral-red berries, somewhat
translucent. The leaves assume brilliant tints in autumn. (Adapted
from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 8414-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40152.

53648. Beeberis sp.

Received as Bei-'beris consimilis, for which a place of publica-
tion lias not been found.

53649. Beeberis sp.

Received as Berberis leichtlinii, for which name a place of publica-
tion has not been found.

53650 to 53665. Clejiatis spp. Ranunculacese. Clematis.

53650. Clematis aethusifolia latisecta Maxim.

I A free-growing deciduous climber, 5 to 6 feet high, with a great

profusion of pale-yellow, bell-shaped flowers. The beautiful downy
leaves are 3 to 8 inches long. Native to northern China and
Manchuria. (Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 56.'t2.)

53651. Clematis fusca Turcz.

A semiherbaceous climber 8 or 9 feet high, with long-pointed leaflets
and solitary, reddish brown urn-shaped flowers which are hairy on
the outer surface. Native to northeastern Asia. (Adapted from
Schneider, Handbuch der Laubholzlmnde, vol. 1, p. 277.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49936.

53652. Clematis glauca akebioides (Maxim.) Rehd. and Wils.

A climber, 6 to 10 feet high, with bronzy yellow flowers, very
abundant in dry, hot valleys at altitudes of 7,000 to 10,000 feet
in western Szechwan. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae,
vol. 1, p. SJt2.)

53653. Clematis geata Wall.

A woody climber with decompound panicles of cream-colored
flowers and hairy leaves sometimes smooth above. Native to the
temperate and subtropical Himalayas. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora
of British Indie, vol. 1, p. 3.)

53854. Clematis grata grandidentata Rehd. and Wils.

A climbing shrub. 9 to 30 feet high, with smooth leaves, silky hairy
below, and cream-colored flowers in axillary clusters of three at the
tip of leafless panicles. Native to western Hupeh, China. (Adapted
from Sargent. Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 338.)

74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53627 to 53752— Continued.

53655. Clematis intermedia Carr.

A beautiful subshrubby climber, with smooth pinnate leaves ;
flowers deep violet within, lilac v.irhout. The four to six elliptical
corolla segments are relied at the edge and the sharp points recurved.
This vigorous hardy species is a hybrid between Clematis viticella
and the .Japanese C. lanuginosa. (Adapted from Revue Horticole,
vol. S7, p. 339.)

53656. Clematis PSEunoFLAMMur.A Schmalh.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53141.

53657. Clematis hecta L.

An ornamental herbaceous perennial 2 to 3 feet high, wUh ma.s.ses
of large white panicles. Native to southern Europe.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30768.

53658. Clematis spoonebi Rehd. and Wils.

A climbing ?hrub, 9 to 20 feet high, with silky hairy leaves, jol-
lowlsh and shining below. The beautiful, thick-textured, white
flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, are solitary or in pairs and are covered
with dense yellow hair on the outer surfaces. The brown hairy
achenes bear feathery styles 1^ inches long. Native to rocky, sun-
exposed places of western Szechwan, China. (Adapted from Sar-
gent, Plantae WUsonianae, vol. 1, p. 3S4-)

53659. Clematis tangutica (Maxim.) Korsh.

The handsomest yellow-flowered Clematis in cultivation, the
largest flowers being about 4 inches across. The species reaches a
height of 8 to 10 feet and bears gray-green leaves and solitary rich-
yellow flowers, with long, slender-pointed sepals, downy outside and
at the edges. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 1, p. 367.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52631.

53660. Clematis veitchiana Craib.

A Chinese woody climber with papery leaves and long loose clus-
ters of gracefully drooping flowers.

P^'or previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49938.

53661. Clematis vitalba L.

The common wild clematis of English hedges. In July it climbs
up into the trees, covering them with its numerous panicles of
greenish white, scented flowers. In winter its silky tufts adorn
the hedgerows. (Adapted from The Oariten, vol. 53, p. 546.)

53662. Clematis viticella L.

A partially woody climber growing 8 to 12 feet high and bearing
solitary blue-purple or rose-colored flowers 1^ inches across. Native
to southern Europe. (Adapted from Schneider, Handiiich der
Laubholzkunde, vol. 1, p. 285.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49810.

53663. Clematis sp.

Received as Clematis serrata, for which a place of publication
has not been found.

53664. Clematis sp.

Received as Clematis thedriana, for which a place of publica-
tion has not been found.

53665. Clematis sp.

Received as Clematis rernaUs, for which a place of publication
has not been found.

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53627 to 53752— Continiiod.

53666 to 53695. Cotoneaster spp. Malaceae.

53666. CoTONR<\STER ACUTiFOLiA Turcz.

A bushy slirub, 5 to 7 loet high, native to northern and western
China, with branches often jiendulous. Tlie dull-green leaves are
paler and hairy beneath, and the white flowers are borne three or
more in coryuiljs. Tlie snioolli reddish fruits, one-third of an inch
in diameter, are finally black. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 405.)

53667. CoTONEASTEi: affinis Lindl.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 53468.

53668. CoTONEASTEu AiFiMs BACiM-AKis (Wall.) C. Schucid.
(C\ bacillaris Wall.)

A very graceful shrub, 15 feet high, spreading to a larger di-
ameter. The white flowers, one-third of an inch across, are borne
in clusters 1 to 2 inch(>s across. The small, roundish fruits are
pui"plish brown. Native to the Himalayas at altitudes up to 10,000
feet. The strong elastic wood is used for walking sticks audi
spear shafts in India. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 406.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40162.

53669. CoTONEASTER AFFINIS 0I5TUSA (Wall.) O. Schneid.

A Himalayan shrub 15 feet high with numerous white flowers
on short, leaf-bearing branchlets. One of the prettiest of the
genus. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 1, p. 407.)

53670. CoTONEASTEB AMOENA Wilson.

A much-branched shrub, 3 to 5 feet high, with dense-flowered
clusters followed by scarlet fruits. Native to Yunnan, China.
(Adapted from Sargent, Plantae 'Wilsonia7i(e, vol. 1, p. 165.)

For ijrevious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40174.

53671. Cotoneaster apicui.ata Rehd. and Wils.

A deciduous shrub, 5 to S feet high, with shining green leaves,
paler beneath, and small roundish fruits. Native to western Szech-
wan, China, in upland thickets at altitudes of about 10,000 feet.
(Adapted from Sargent, Plantae WiUonianae, vol. 1, p. 156.)

53672. Cotoneaster bullata Bois.

One of the best of the new Chinese shrubs, 10 to 12 feet high,
with abundant brilliant-red fruits on the upper sides of long arch-
ing shoots. The rosy white flowers soon fall, but the fruits make
the plant very handsome toward the end of August. It fruits
freely when the plant is only a foot high. (Adapted from Garden-
ing Illustrated, vol. 40, p. 4.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43836.

53673. C0TONEA.STER BUXiFOLiA Wall.

An evergreen bush, 10 to 12 feet high, with long, arching,
sparsely branched stems, with dark-green leaves which are smooth
above and grayish woolly beneath. The white flowers, one-third
of an inch across, are followed by clusters of round rwl fruits.
Very useful and pretty as a screen. Native to (he Nilgiri Hills.
(Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Lsles.
vol. 1, p. 407.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .33035.

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53637 to 53753— Continued.

53674. COTONEASTEB DIELSIANA E. PritZ.

A shrub, 3 to 6 feet high, with arching stems, pinkish flowers, and
red fruits, native to thickets of western Hupeh at altitudes of
4,000 to 6,000 feet. The small leaves turn deep reddish purple in the
fall. (Adapted from Arnold Arboretum, Bulletin of Popular Infor-
mation, No. 15.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43990.

53675. CoTONEASTER DivABicATA Rehd. and Wils.

A shrub, 3 to 6 feet high, with gracefully reflesed branches, shining
leaves paler beneath, and rose-colored flowers. The red fruits are
ovoid. Native to thickets of western Hupeh, China, at altitudes of
4,000 to 6.000 feet. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae,
vol. 1, p. 157.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38149.

53676. COTONEASTEB FBANCHETn BoiS.

An ornamental evergreen shrub 8 to 10 feet high, with gracefully
arching branches, with lustrous green leaves covered with a thick
whitish to pale-brown felt beneath. The white rose-tinged flowers
• are followed by orange-scarlet fruits covered with a grayish down.

Native to Tibet and western China. (Adapted from Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 409.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45705.

53677. COTONEASTER FEIGIDA Wall.

A half-evergreen Himalayan shrub, 20 feet high, bearing large
clusters of creamy white flowers followed by scarlet fruits. One of
the most beautiful in flower and fruit, but not hardy in the north.
(Adapted from Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 2,
p. 867.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47664,

53678. CoTONEASTEB FKIGIDA Wall.

Variety aurea. A yellow-fruited variety.

53679. COTONEASTEB HABKOVIANA WilSOn.

A handsome shrub, 4 to 6 feet high, with somewhat leathery, par-
tially evergreen leaves, shining dark green above and densely tomen-
tose beneath, densely many-flowered corymbs 2 inches across, and
white flowers with reddish purple anthers, succeeded by red fruits.
Native to Yunnan, China. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, Sd
ser.. vol. 51, pi. 3, and from Sargent, Plantae Wilsoiiianae, vol. 1,
p. 173.)

53680. COTONEASTEB HEBEPHYTXA DielS.

A graceful, spreading shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, with white flowers
and violet anthers, native to moist open situations at the north end
of Chung Tien Plateau at altitudes of 8,500 to 9,000 feet and to the
Likiang Valley at altitudes of 8.500 to 14,000 feet. The flowers are
clustered 6 to 16 in corymbs. (Adapted from Notes from the Edin-
burgh Royal Botanic Garden, vol. 5, p. 273.)

53681. COTONEASTEB HENBYANA (C. Schneid.) Rehd. and Wils.

A deciduous, papery leaved shrub, 6 to 12 feet high, with green
roughish leaves, ashy white tomentose beneath. The flat lax cor-
ymbs, 2 to 3 inches across, are composed of white flowers with pur-
ple anthers. The ovoid fruits are red. Native to western Hupeh
and eastern Szechwan, China, in woodlands at altitudes of 4,(XK) to
6.000 feet. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1,

p. m.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40167.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 77

53627 to 53753— Continued.

53682. CoTONEASTER HOBizoNTALis Decaisne.

An evergreen Chinese shrub three times as broad as it is tall.
The foliage is very small, dark green, and shiny. The white or
light-pink llowers are pretty, but the glory of the shrub is in its
bright-red berries during the early winter months. (Adapted from
Pacific Garden, vol. 5, p. 11.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43681.

53683. COTONEASTEE LINDLEYI Steud.

A large shrub or small tree, with young branches downy, later
bare, and dark brown. The partially evergreen leaves are dark
green above and covered with a grayish felt beneath. The white
flowers are produced 5 to 10 in a corymb and are succeeded by bluish
black fruits. Native to the northwestern Himalayas. (Adapted
from Schneider, Ilandhueli dcr Lanhholzkunde, vol. 1, p. 151.)

53684. CoTONEASTER LUCiDA Schlecht.

A beautiful deciduous shrub of bushy habit, 6 to 8 feet high, with
hairy young wood which becomes smooth in a year. The bright-
green leaves are whitish green beneath, and the rose-colored flowers
are followed by black fruits. Native to Siberia and other parts of
northern Asia. (Adapted from Schneider, Handbuch der Lauhholz-
kunde, vol. 1, p. 750.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29967.

53685. COTONEASTER MELANOCAEPA LAXIFLOEA (JaCq.) C. Schncld.

A shrub with spreading branches, reaching a height of 6 feet
The dark-green leaves are grayish white tomentose beneath, and
the flowers, 12 or more in elongated pendulous corymbs, are fol-
lowed by black roundish fruits. Native to northern Europe and
Siberia. (Adapted from Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticul-
ture, vol. 2, p. 866.)

53686. CoTONEASTER MICEOPIIYLLA Wall.

A dwarf, dense, usually procumbent shrub with small shining
dark-green leaves pubescent beneath. The white solitary flowers,
one-third of an inch in diameter, are foUow^ed by globose bright-red
fruits. Native to China and the temperate Himalayas. (Adapted
from Collett, Flora Simlensis, p. 113.)

53687. CoTONEASTER MICEOPHYLLA THYMIFOLIA (LOUd.) Koehue.

A very dwarf, particularly elegant high alpine form with smooth
green leaves pubescent beneath and small white flowers, solitary or
in twos. These and the bright-red fruits are smaller than in the
species itself. This variety can be grown from cuttings. Native
to Nepal, Simla, and the eastern Himalayas. (Adapted from
Schneider, Handbuch der Laubholskunde, vol. 1, p. 160.)

53688. COTONEASTER MOUPiNENSis Franch.

The common cotoneaster in the thickets and margins of woods
throughout western Szechwan at altitudes of 4,000 to 7,000 feet.
It is 6 to 15 feet high, with white flowers and jet-black fruits.
(Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 163.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36739.

53689. CoTONEASTER PANNOSA Franch.

A graceful, Chinese evergreen shrub 10 feet high with small
grayish green leaves and round, deep-red fruits, considered one of
the best winter-fruiting shrubs.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40169.

30837—23 6

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53627 to 53753— Continued.

53690. COTONEASTEK RACEMIFLORA (Desf.) Koch.

A low shrub from northern Africa and western Asia, with roundish
leaves slightly hairy beneath, and short-stallied cymes of white
flowers followed by red fruits.

Received as Cotoneaster f07itanesii, for which C. racemiflora is
the earlier name.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44082.

53691. CoTONEASTEB kotundholia Wall.

An ornamental Himalayan shrub, 4 to 5 feet high, clothed with
dark-green, partially evergreen leaves. The small deep-scarlet ber-
ries are freely borne and are said to be less attractive to birds than
those of other cotoneasters. so that the bushes retain their beauty
much longer.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47665.

53692. Cotoneaster rotundifolia AVall.

Received as Cotoneaster prostrata, for whicli C. rotundifolia is
an earlier name.

53693. Cotoneaster salicifolia floccosa Rehd. and Wils.

A graceful, western Chinese shrub up to 13 feet high, which
bears dense corymbs of white flowers and light-red. roundish fruits ;
native to altitudes of 7,500 to 9,800 feet.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49666.

53694. Cotoneaster salicifoi.ia rugosa (E. Pritz.) Rehd. and Wils.

"A very handsome Chinese shrub having long pendulous branches
covered with much-wrinkled lanceolate leaves which have the under
surface covered with down. The berries are small, globular, and
bright scarlet. They are borne in clusters and. combined with the
autumn tints of the foliage, produce a very pretty effect." (Journal
of the Roiial Horticultural Society, vfd. 88, p. cclii.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40579.

53695. Cotoneaster simonsi Baker.

An ornamental Himalayan shrub 6 feet high. The bright-red
berries are said to sometimes cover the shrub so thickly that it is
scarcely possible to place one's finger between them.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35128.

53696 to 53698. Deutzia spp. Hydrangeacese.

53696. Deutzia corymbosa R. Br.

A pretty Himalayan species of late continuous flowering. It
is at its best in July and August wlien the bush is covered with pure-
white flowers. (Adapted from Gardening Illustrated, vol. 39, p. 501.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49939.

53697. Deutzia globosa Duthie.

This species, native to western Hupeh, Cliina, bears dense globose
panicles of medium-sized creamy white flowers with cup-shaped
corollas. (Adaptetl from The Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d set., x^ol.
40, p. 2.'fS.)

53698. Deutzia longifolia ve:itchti (Veitch) Rehder.

This deutzia from Yunnan, China, bears its large flowers in dense,
many-flowered corymbs. It is one of the handsomest of the deutzias,
but has proved hardy only under protection at the Arnold Arboretum.
(Adapted from note by Alfred Rehder.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 79

53627 to 53752— Continued.

53699 to 53702. Euonymus spp. Celastiacese.

53699. Et'onymt-s HAMii/roNTANt's Wall.

A large Himalayan sliruli, iuhUm' lavorahk> circmiislaiiccs a iiiod-
erate-sized tree, .'{0 to .'if* feet lii^li, with a short, straijilit truiilc 4 to
5 feet in girth. Tlie clusters of ITi to 30 greenish wliite llowers are
followed by yellow capsules, the seeds of which are entirely sur-
rounded by a scarlet aril. The fruit ripens from August onward.
The leaves are brilliantly colored in fall ; the wood is beautifully
wlilte. compact and close, not very hard, and is used for making
spoons. The young shoots and leaves are lopped for fodder.
(Adapted from Jiniiulin. ForcHt Flora of IikIui, ij. 7.s', and Arnohl
ArJiorctuiii Iliilhfiii of J'oijkUv Information. \o. 13, /.S7/.)

53700. EVONYMIS I-ATIFOLIIS Mill.

A very decorative European shrub or small tree, with handsome
foliage and rich rosy red pendulous fruits. The seed coat is orange
ct>lored.

53701. EiONVMis I'l.AMPios Koehne.

A Japanese shrub or small tree with spreading branches ; the
leaves, 4 to 5 inches long, are rich red in autumn, and the red fruits
burst when rii)e and disclose the orange-coh)red seeds within.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40179.

53702. EiONYXn s vkdoknsis Koehne.

.\ deciduous Japanese shrul) or small tree, growing 10 feet or more
high, with pink fruits. The leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn.

For ])revious introduction, .see S. P. I. No. 43688.

53703 to 53706. Iris spp. Iridacese. Iris.

53703. Iris bult^yana Dykes.

A fine western Chinese iris like Iris cJarkei, with a hollow, un-
branched stem. The narrow leaves are glossy above and glaucous
beneath. The stem, 15 to 18 inches long, bears a single liead of one
or two flowers. The falls have a greenish yellow oblong baft, veined
and dotted with purple. On the obovate blade the coloring becomes
clearer and consists of broken veins and blotches of bright Idue-
purple on a creamy groimd. The extremity is a uniform blue-puri)Ie,
paler at the edges. The oblanceolate, channeled standards are pale
blue-purple with deeper veins and diverge at an angle of about 60°.
The keeled, dark-purple styles are held high above the falls.
(Adapted from Dykes, The Genus Iris, p. 30.)

53704. Iris clarkei Baker.

A curiously local species native to a circumscribed area in the
Sikkim and Bhutan region at a height of 6,000 to 11,000 feet, in
ground that is swampy half the year and frozen hard under snow
during most of the remaining months. The narrow leaves, 2 feet
long, droop at the top ; the upper surface is polished and shiny, the
under side glaucescent. The .<olid stem is 2 feet long, and bears
one or tw<» lateral heads. The falls are blu(>-purple, blotcheil witli
wliite, and are reflexed laterally. The upper part of the haft is
marked with .yellow. The reddish purple, lanceolate standards are
poised almost horizontall.v. The styles form the highe.st point of
the tlower ; they are keeled, very convex, and 1* inches long.
(Adapted from Di/kes. The Genus Iris, p. 29.)

For jtrevlous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49038.

53705. Iri.s forrestii Dykes.

A most pleasing iris, like a dwarf Iris wilsoni, from which it
differs in the less glaucous leaves, clearer yellow, unveined flowers,
and upright and not spreading standards. The stems, 12 to 18 inches

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53627 to 53753— Continued.

high, bear a single head of two flowers, although a lateral-flowered
branch sometimes develops. The short haft bears two central lines
and broken lateral veins of brown-purple on a clear-yellow ground.
The oblong-ovate blade of the falls is often very long and drooping,
of a clear, lemon-yellow color which becomes deeper around the
end of the style bi-anches and is there marked with brown-purple
veins. The oblanceolate yellow blade of the standards narrows to
a deeply channeled haft, yellow, shorter than the falls, and slightly
divergent. The broad, short-keeled, deep-yellow styles, often dis-
colored with purple, curve down on to the falls. Native to open
mountain pastures on the eastern flank of the Likiang Range in
northwestern Yunnan. China, at altitudes of 12.000 to l.S.OOO feec.
(Adapted from Dykes, The Genus Iris. p. 27.)

53706. Ikis mellita Janka.

A Balkan dwarf iris, native to Thrace and northeastern Asii
Minor, with thin swordlike leaves, occasionally tinged with red at
the edge, and 3 to 5 inches long. The cne-headed stem is from less
than an inch to 5 inches high. The whole plant closely resembles
Iris pumUa except that it has that look of refinement which is char-
acteristic of the Balkan as opposed to the Austrian and French
dwarf irises. The greenish tube. I2 to 2 inches long, is mottled
with purple. The falls are shorter and broader than the standards,
with the blade much reflexed and often pressed against the tube.
The gray-white haft is veined with red-brown. The pale, smoky
brown blade is veined with fine deep veins. About the end of the
beard the texture is more velvety and the color a warm red-purple
shot with electric blue. The conspicuous beard is composed of long,
thickset hairs, white at the base and blue above. The standards
are deeper in color than the falls and finely veined. At the base
the veins give place to small dots and blotches. The narrow gray-
white styles have a purple keel. (Adapted from Dykes, The Genus
Iris, p. 11,9.)

53707 to 53716. Loniceba spp. Caprifoliacese. Honeysuckle.

53707. Loniceba alpigena L.

A deciduous shrub, 4 to 8 feet high, native to central Europe.
The yellow flowers, deeply tinged with retl, are borne in pairs.
The red, cherrylike fruit is half an inch long. (Adapted from Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 39.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49i)i~.

53708. Loniceba deflexicalyx Batal.

A beautiful decidudus shrub native to China and Tibet: .showing
its yellow flowers to good advantage by producing them on the
upper side of the long, feathere<l branches. It grows 8 feet high
and has horizontal or drooping branches and purple young shoots.
The dull-green, downy leaves are grayish and hairy beneath, and
the fruits are orange-red. (Adapted from Bean, Trrr.i and i^hruhs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. .'fl.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40186.

53709. Loniceba dioica L.

A low-spreading ornamental shrub or vine with yellow flowers
tinged with purple, and red berries ; native to eastern North America.

53710. Loniceba lanceolata Wall.

"A Himalayan species allied to Lonicera orientalis. The grayish
green leaves, 2 to 4 inches long, are pubescent beneath, particularly
on the veins. The fruits are black." {Alfred Itchder.)

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53711. r>oNicEBA LONGA Rehder.

An upright shrub with short branches appearing knotty on account
of very short internodes and persistent bud scales. The dull-green

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53627 to 53752— Continued.

leaves are srayish green and liaiiy vcinetl beneatli. The berries are
purple. Native to Hupoli, China. (Adapted from liehder in Report
of the Missouri Botanic Garden, vol. 14, p. 61.)

53712. LoNicERA MAACKii (Rupr.) Herd.

A bush honeysuckle, native to China and Manchuria, up to 10
feet high, with wide-spreading branches and darlv-green leaves,
downy on both surfaces ; tlie pure-wliite flowers an inch in diameter
turn yellowish witli age and are produced in pairs on the upper side
of the branchlets. The fruits are red.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33435.

53713. LoxiCERA OBovATA Royle.

"A Himalayan species, allied to Lonicera tangutica, with very
small leaves, small yellowish white flowers, and bluish black fruits."
{Alfred Rehder.)

53714. Lonicera quinquelocui.aris translucens (Carr.) ZabeL

A sturdy bush, 10 feet high, that flowers freely, native to the
Himalayas and China. The long-pointed leaves, rough on the upper
surface, are grayish and downy beneath. The creamy white flowers-
changing to yellow are followed by translucent white fruits,
(Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,,
vol. 2, p. 5'f.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40187.

53715. Lonicera rupeechtiana Regel.

A Manchurian shrub 12 feet high, with dark-green leaves grayish
pubescent beneath and pure-white flowers followed by red or yellow
fruits.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42317.

53716. Lonicera trichosantha Bur. and Franch.

A robust deciduous shrub 8 feet high, native to Szechwau, China.
The plant has a rounded, dense, leafy habit and a pale grayish
aspect. The dull gray-green leaves are paler beneath, and the pale-
yellow flowers fade to a deeper shade. The berries are red.
(Adapted from Bean, Trees and SJiruis Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 2, p. 59.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43856.

53717. Pernettya mucronata (L. f.) Gaud.

One of the finest ornamental berry-bearing shrubs, native to South
America about the Straits of Magellan. It is one of the hardiest from
that continent and is rarely severely injured by frost in the neighbor-
hood of London. The shrub is evergreen, 2 to 5 feet high, and spreads
freely by suckers, forming ultimately a dense, low thicket. The white,
nodding flowers, one-fourth of an inch long, are produced singly in the
axils of the leaves at the end of the shoots. The round berries, up to
half an inch in diameter, vary in color from white to pink, lilac,
crimson, purple, or almost black and remain on the branches through
the winter and following spring. At Kew the berries are untouched by
birds. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shi'ubs Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. 127.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36139.

53718 to 53726. Philadelphtjs spp. Hydrangeacese. Mock orange.

53718. Philadelphus acuminatus Lange.

A shrub 10 feet high, native to Yunnan Province, China, and also
Japan. The acuminate leaves have conspicuous hard-tipped teeth.

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

53627 to 53752— Continued.

Closely resembles /'. coroiuiriits, of which it is often considered a
variety.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49948.

53719. Philadelphus bbachybotbys Koehne.

A shrub 10 feet high, native to Kiangsu, China, with thin, elliptic-
pointed leaves and 5 to 7 flowered intlorescences up to I2 inches lontc.
The flowers are over half an Inch in diameter, and tlie fruits arc
nearly globular. (Adapted from Schneider, Handbuch der Laub-
holzkinidc, vol. 1, p. 273.)

53720. Philadelphus incanus Koehne.

A late-flowering species up to 6 feet high with oval leaves dull
grayish beneath and white, charmingly fragrant flowers with an
odor like th;it of hawthorn. The flowers are produced five to nine
together on racemes about 2 inches long at the end of short leafy
shoots. The flowering season is from middle to late .July. Native
to Hupeh and Szechwan, China. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 135.)

53721. Philadelphus inodoeus L.

One of the finest and most striking species of the genus, distin-
guished by its dark glossy green leaves and solitary, squarish un-
scented flowers 2 inches across. The shrub is 4 to 6 feet high,
and is native to the southeastern United States. (Adapted from
Bean, Trees and Shnibs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 136.)

53722. Philadelphus latifolius Schrad.

One of the finest of the genus, a robust shrub 10 to 20 feet high,
as much or more in diameter, native to the southeastern United
States. The leaves are dull above and downy beneath, and the pure-
white flowers nearly 2 inches wide are produced in the axils of the
upper leaves of lateral twigs, usually seven or nine each. (Adapted
from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 3.
p. 131.)

53723. Philadelphus satsumi Siebold.

An erect .Japanese sln-ub 6 to 8 feet high, with slightly scented
white flowers about li inches across, produced in erect racemes.

53724. Phil-vdelphus sekicanthus Koehne.

A white-flowered slirub, 10 feet high ; native to thickets of western
Szechwan, China, at altitudes of 4,200 feet

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52427.

53725. Philadelphus speciosissimus Hort.

"A garden form, probably a hybrid of Philadelphus orandiflorus."
(Alfred Rehder.)

53726. Philadelphus wilsonh Koehne.

A shrub 7 to 20 feet liigli, native to western Szechwan and western
Hupeh. China, with lax racemes 7 inches long. The white flowers
are more than lA inches across. (Adapted from Sarr/ent, I'lantac
Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 4-)

53727 to 53730. Rhodode.xdkon spp. Ericaceie. Rhododendron.

53727. Rhododendron brachtcarpum D. Don.

A liandsonie hardy .Japanese shrub with beautiful foliage and
rather compact clusters of large i)ale-pink or pale straw-colored
flowers. (Adapted from Arnold Arboretum BuUetiti of Popular i
Information, vol. 7, p. 27.)

I

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 83

53627 to 53752— Continued.

53728. Khououknduon daviusonianum Relul. and Wils.

"A western Chineso shrul) 10 feet high, with thinly coriaceous
leaves plaucescent beneath and rosy pink, bell-shaped flowers 1 inch
across." (Alfred Rehder.)

53729. Khououknduon ukcokum Franch.

"A western Chinese shrub with glabrous leaves glaucous beneath
and broadly bell-shaped white or pink flowers 2 inches across."
(Alfred Rehder.)

53730. IlHououENuitoN KACEMOsuA[ Frauch.

An evergreen shrub, 5 or G feet high, one of the most distinct and
pretty of the dwarfer Chinese rhododendrons. The soft pink flow-
ers, i inch across, widely bell shaped, are produced from the leaf
axils of the previous year's wood. Often 6 to 12 inches of the shoot
is laden with flowers. It is a charming plant for grouping in low
shrubberies. (Adapted from Boan, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isl-es, vol. 2, p. Slf,.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I, No. 52621.

53731 to 53743. Rosa spp. Rosacese. Rose.

53731. Rosa cinnamomea L.
(R. penditUna L.)

Variety pyrenaica.

A graceful rose generally less than 2 feet high, said to be plenti-
ful in the Pyrenees. The rosy red flowers, 2 to 3 inches in diameter,
resemble in outline and form the dog-rose of England ; the berries
are also ornamental. The plant is well suited to rock gardens, but
must not be allowed much root room, as it becomes too rampant.
(Adapted from The Garden, vol. 27, pp. 545, 560, and 587.)

53732. Rosa davidii Orepin.

A pink-flowered, orange- fruited rose, 3 to 18 feet high, native of
western Szechwan, China, at altitudes of 4,000 to 9,000 feet. It
is the species in China nearest to Rosa macrophylla of the western
Himalayas. (Adapted from Sargent, Plxintae Wilsonianae, vol. 3, p.
322.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43886.

53733. Rosa davidii elongata Rehd. and Wils.

A western Chinese form with leaflets 2 to 3 inches long, fewer
flowers than in the species, and fruits about an inch long. (Adapted
from Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 5, p. 2997.)

53734. Rosa longicuspis Bertol.
(R. sinoioilsoni Hemsl.)

A rambling bush about 20 feet high, native to western China ;
with .sparse, short prickles, large, dark-green leaves, and very large
lax corymbs of White flowers which are up to 2 inches wide.
(Adapted from Keir Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information. 190G,
p. 158.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49683.

53735. Rosa mollis Presl.

A compact Asiatic rose, often not more than 3 feet high, with
usually pink, occasionally white, flowers and early ripening, red,
pulpy fruits which are often pendulous and are very ornamental.
{Adapted from Willmott, The Genus Rosa, pi. 138.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 499.52.

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53627 to 53753— Continued.

53736. Rosa omeiensis Rolfe.

A shrub 0 to 18 foet high, with solittiry. white, 4-pet:iled (rarely
5-petaled) flowers and scarlet fruits having fleshy orange-colored
stalks. Abundant in upland thickets on the higher mountain ranges
of western Hupeh and Szechwan, China. (Adapted from Sargent,
Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 331.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44400.

53737. Rosa omeiensis Rolfe.
Variety atrosanguinea.

A red-flowered variety.

53738. Rosa omeiensis pteracantha (Franch) Rehd. and Wils.

, A shrub ? to 9 feet tall with white flowers and red fruits having
usually a shorter ptalk than in the type. Very common on the wind-
swept mountain sides of western Szechwan. (Adapted from Sargent,
Plantae Wilsonianae, vol, 2, p. 332.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48407.

53739. Rosa sebafinh Viv.

A dwarf shrub with bright rose-colored, solitary flowers and small
red fruits changing to black, native to the Mediterranean region.
(Adapted from Ctirtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 1:761.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49953.

53740. Rosa sebtata Rolfe.

A pretty rose 2 to 6 feet high, with small pink flowers and orange-
red fruits; native to central China. (Adapted from Sargent; Plantae
Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 827.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 1.3912.

53741. Rosa webbiana Wall.

An Himalayan rose with glaucous young shoots with large white
thorns, pink flowers, and red nodding fruits. (Adapted from Will-
mott. The Genus Rosa, pi. 76.)

53742. Rosa woodsii Linnl.

A shrub 3 feet high with leaves about an inch long and pubescent
beneath, and corymbose or solitary pink, rarely white, flowers about
2 inches across. The flowering season is June to July. Native to
North America from Saskatchewan to Colorado and Missouri.
(Adapted from Baileu, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol.
5, p. 2993.)

53743. Rosa sp.

Received as Rosa polyphylla for which a place of publication has
not been found.

53744 to 53752. Vibuenum spp. Caprifoliacese.

53744. ViBtTRNUM coTiNiFOLruM D. Don.

A species 6 to 12 feet high, closely allied to Viburnum lantana,
native to the Himalayas from Bhotan to Beluchistan. The young
branchlets, the under surface of the leaves, and the flower stalks are
clothed with a dense, gray down. The white, pink-tinged, broadly
funnel-shaped flowers are produced in rounded cymes 2 to 8 inches
across. The red, ultimately black, fruits are up to half an inch
long. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. 645.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33062.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 85

53627 to 53753— Continued.

53745. ViBUHNUsi dh^atatum Thunb.

This profusely flowering shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, is native to Japan
and China and produces pure-white flowers in cymes 3 to r» inches
across, not only at the top of the branch but from short twigs down
the sides also. The bright-red fruits are one-third of an inch long.
(Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 2, p. 6Jf7.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45974.

53746. Viburnum hupeiiense Rehder.

A species allied to Viburnum tvi-ightii, native to central Cliina and
hardy at the Arnold Arboretum. The leaves are densely pubescent
beneath, and the fruits are dark red. (Adapted from Bailey, Stand-
ard Cyclopedia, vol. 6, p. SJf63.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44404.

53747. Viburnum ichangense (Hemsl.) Rehder.

A white-flowered, red-fruited shrub with yellowish green leaves ;
native to China. (Adapted from Sargent, Trees and Shrubs, vol. 2^
pt. 2, p. 105.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43733.

53748. Viburnum lobophyllum Graebn.

A shrub which belongs to the group of red-fruited Asiatic species
containing Viburnum wrightii, V. betulifolium, V. dilatatum, etc.
The white-flowered corymbs are 2 to 4 inches vpide ; and the bright-
red, roimdish fruits are one-third of an inch long. (Adapted from
Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 652.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42198.

53749. Viburnum ovATiroLiuM Rehder.

A species native to thickets of western Hupeh, China, at altitudes
of 4,000 to 7,000 feet, with bright-red ovoid fruits. (Adapted from
Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 113.)

53750. Viburnum khytidophyllum Hemsl.

One of the most distinct and striking of the newer Chinese
shrubs ; it is an evergreen 10 feet high, and its flower clusters, 4
to 8 inches across, are formed and partially developed in autumn.
The beauty of the shrub lies in its bold, wrinkled, shining leaves
and red fruits \\'hich later become shining black. (Adapted from
Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 655.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42199.

53751. Viburnum thetfeeum Rehder.

A white-flowered, red-fruited shrub up to 12 feet high, native to
central and western China, and allied to Viburnum phlebotrichum.
The specific name refers to the use of the leaves by the monks of
Mount Omei as a kind of tea. (Adapted from Bean. Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 657.)

53752. Viburnum veitchii C. H. Wright.

One of the most ornamental of the Lantana group, about 5 feet
high, with young branches, leafstalks, and under surfaces of the
leaves densely clothed with starlike down ; the white flowers are
in cymes 4 to 5 inches across, and the red fruits later become black.
Native to central China. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs^
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 659.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40599.

86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53753. ScLERocARTA CAFFRA Sond. Anacardiacese.

From Mount Silinda, Southern Rhodesia. Africa. Seeds pre.sented bv Dr.
W. L. Thompson. Received May 27, 1921.

"A tree not found in our forests, but common in the open forest country.
It would seem pn^bable that the fruit, improved by selection and breeding, ousrlu
to become quite valuable and attractive for the seed used as a nut, if not for
the pulp, since the flavor of the kernel is pleasant, especially if slightly roasted.
The shell is very hard and tough, but one can obtain the kernel without crack-
ing it by prying off with a strong iron point the cap with which the shell is
provided. If the kernel were larger and the cap could be removed more easily,
it might be quite an attractive nut. As it is, the natives often crack the nuts
and eat the kernels." (Thompson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52216.

53754 to 53758.

From Quito, Ecuador. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June 8, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Popenoe.

53754. C'arica chrysopetala Hellborn. Papayacere. Higacho.

"(No. 610a. Quito. Ecuador. May 7, 1921.) Seeds of higacho from
Banos, Province of Tungurahua. where it is common in gardens. It
does not appear to be grown in Ambato. In the Provinces of Pichincha
and Imbabura it is called chnmburo and is fairly abundant in the larger
towns, .such as Quito. Otavalo. and Ibarra. In the Azuay it is called
chnuihurao and in Loja toronchi ; in the former Province it is fairly
abundant, but in the latter, with the exception of the northern portion.
it appears to be little known.

" This plant resembles (J. candamarcensis in general appearance, though
it can readily be distinguished by its leaves which are glabrous or
nearly so. while those of C. candmnarcenms are pubescent below. The
fruits of the higacho are also quite distinct; they are slender oblong,
truncate at the base and acute at the apex, and commonly 4 to 6 inches
long. When ripe they are greenish to deep yellow ; the flesh is thin,
even more aromatic than that of C. candanuircensis, and used only when
cooked in the form of a sweet conserve or dulce. The species is prob-
ably indigenous to the Ecuadorian Andes."

For an illustration of fruits of the higacho, see Plate V.

53755. Crataegus stiputx)sa (H. K. B.) Steud. Malacese.

"(No. 604. Quito, Ecuador. May 7. 1921.) Plants of Huuffra-manzana
or mamnna silrcs-tre, from the Protestant cemetery in Quito. This
plant, which grows wild along some of the ravines in the vicinity of
Quito and is occasionally seen in cultivation, becomes a slender tree 20
to 25 feet high. It has elliptic-lanceolate, serrate leaves and produces
during March. April, and May round yellow fruits about an inch in
diameter. These are almost identical with tejorotes of Mexico and
the mauzaniUa of Guatemala; the flesh is whitish, mealy, and rather
dry, of pleasant flavor suggesting that of the apple. The seeds are larger
and roagh. During the ripening season the fruits are commonly sold in
the markets of Quito.

"For tiial in the United States as a stock plant for other rosaceous
fruits : as a fruit-bearing species it is less valuable than some of its
Central American congeners."

53756. Onoseris SALiciyoiiA H. B. K. Asteracese.

"(No. 005a. Lf).ia. Ecuador. May 7. 1021.) Seeds of a half-shrubby com-
posite wliicli grows in the region of Loja and also in other parts of
southern Eciiad(»r at altitudes of 7.(X)0 to 8,000 feet. It is 5 feet high and
produces an abundance of lavender-blue flowers about 2 inches in
tlianieter. It is a pretty perennial, worthy of trial in the United States
:is an ornamental plant."

Inventory 67, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate V.

(Carica sp.; S. p. I.

The Higacho, an Andean Relative of the Papaya.

No. 53754.)

In the high Andes of Ecuador are found several wild species of Carica, similar in general appear-
ance to the papaya but much more frost resistant. The Higacho is one of these. It withstands
without injury temperatures as low as 20° F. above zero, and its greenish yellow fruits, about
4 inches long "and highly aromatic in character, when cooked with sugar, make an excellent
preserve. The species should be crossed with the papaya with a view to obtaining new forms
of value for cultivation in California and Florida. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Banos,
Ecuador, March 11, 1921; P1S4.S4FS.)

Inventory 67, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VI.

Akala, a Giant Hawaiian Raspberry. (Rubus macraei A. Gray;

S. P. I. No. 53847.)

Eecent investigations have brought to light several species of Rubus which promise to prove of
value to plant breeders. One of the most strildng of these is the Akala of Hawaii, whose fruits
sometimes attain 2 inches in diameter. It is not sufficiently hardy to be cultivated in the Tem-
perate Zone, but through crossing with northern raspberries m"ay give rise to new forms of
great value for the southern United States. (Photographed by J. f". Rock, Honolulu, Hawaii,
May, 1921; 22S95D-FS.)

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 87

53754 to 53758— Continued.

53757. Salvia squat.ens H. B. K. Menthaceii?. Sage.

"(Is'o. 606a. Loja, Ecuador. May 7, 1921.) Seeds of a luindsonu' sijecies
collected near Loja, in southern Ecuador. The phmts, which grow
commonly on dry and rocky slo[)es, prothice spikes of tubular flowers
varying in color from a beautiful salmon pink or coral pink to bright
scarlet. Should be testetl in the United States as an annual."

53758. Senecio pimpineli^vp:folius H. B. K. Asteracete.

"(2so. 607a. Loja, p]cuadur, May 7, 1921.) Seeds of a pretty composite.
coUectefl in the mountains south of Loja, where it grows at altitudes of
6,000 (o 8,000 fei't. The plant is acaule.scent, forming a rosette of lejives
which lie close to the ground ; tlie tlowers, wliich are produced on stems
rising 10 to 20 inches long, are a burnt-orange color and very attrac-
tive. The general character of the plant suggests the Transvaal daisy
(Gerbcra jainrsovi).''

53759 and 53760. Rubus mackaei A. Gray. Rosacese. Akala.

From Mauua Kea, HaAvaii. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received .June 7, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

53759. " Cuttings of a beautiful orange-green variety of the Hawaiian
giant raspberry, from an altitude of 6,000 feet on Mauna Kea,
Hawaii, May 13, 1921."

53760. " Roots of a reddish black to purple variety of the Hawaiian
giant raspberry, from an altitude of 6,000 on Mauna Kea, Hawaii.
May 13, 1921."

53761. Carica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.

From Swatow, China. Seeds presented by A. H. Page. Received June
21. 1921.

" Seeds of a brown-seeded papaya. All our other varieties have gray and
black seeds." (Page.)

53762 to 53842.

From the city of Guatemala. Seeds presented by Sr. Ad. Tonduz, Direcciou
General de Agricultui*a. Received June 20, 1921. Quoted notes by Sr.
Tonduz.

53762. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacea?. Lima bean.
"No. 1. From Municipio de Jocotenango, Huehuetenango."

53763. Phaseolus coccineus L. Fabacese. Scarlet Runner bean.
"No. 2. From Santo Tomas Chiehicastenango, Quiche."

53764 to 53778. Pha,seolus vulgaris L. Fabacea;. Common bean.

53764. "A'o. 67). From San Miguel. Quiche."

53765. " No,. .',. Prom San Antonio S.. San Marcos."

53766. " No. 5. Frijol negro. From Santa Catarina B., Sacatepe-
quez."

53767. " No. 6b. From San Miguel, Quiche."

53768. " No. 6a. From San Pedro las H,, Sacatepequez."

53769. " No. 6c. From San Pedro La Laguna, Solola."

53770. " No. 7. Frijol negro enrededor. From Barillas, Huehue-
tenango."

53771. " No. 8a,. Frijol negro enrededor nebaj. From Quiche."

53772. " No. 8b. From San Sebastian, Huehuetenango."

53773. " No. 10. Frijol negro enrededor. From Chimaltenango."

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88 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

53762 to 53842— Continued.

53774. "No. 12. Frijol neuro Or .siiclo. From Sun Andres C.^
Sacatepequez."

53775. " No. 13. Frijol negro dc vara. From San Kafael. San
Marcos."

53776. " No. 1). Frijol negro de vara. From Sipacapa. Sau
Marcos."

53777. " No. 17. Frijol negro mateado. From Aguaeatan."

53778. " No. 15. Fi'ijol negro colas enrededor. From Patzum, Chi-

maltenango."

. 53779. PHASEOLrs coccineus L. FabacejE. Scarlet Runner bean.

" No. 18. Frijol chaml)orote negro oscuro enrededor. From Santa
Isabel, Huehuetenango."

53780. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacese. Lima bean.

"No. 20. Frijol negro ishtapacal. From Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos."

53781 to 53787. Phaseolus vulgabis L. Fabaceje. Conunon bean.

53781. " No. 21a. Frijol Colorado. From San Andres C, Sacate-
pequez."

53782. " No. 22. Chimaltenango, Chimaltenango."

53783. " No. 23. Frijol negro de milpa. From San Martin, Chimal-
tenango."

53784. " No. 2ff. Frijol negro peqiicno intita. From Cuilapa. Sant;i
Pvosa."

53785. " A'o. 25. Frijol negro peqiicno. From Japalmico. San
Marcos."

53786. " No. 26. Cnarenteno ncffro. From Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepe-
quez."

53787. "No. 27. Frijol negro cnarenteno. From Sau Pedro la
Laguna, Solola."

53788. Phaseolus coccineus L. Fabace^e. Scarlet Runner bean.

" No. 28. Frijol negro chamborote. It bears prolifically. From San
Juan Acatan, Huehuetenango."

53789. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean.
" No. 29. Frijol negro de mata. From Barillas, Huehuetenango."

53790. Phaseolus coccineus L. Fabacese. Scarlet Runner bean.
" No. SO. Frijol negro grande. From Tajumulco, San Marcos."

53791 to 53795. Phaseolus vuixjaris L. Fal)ace8e. Common bean,

53791. "No. 31. Frijol negro. From Vaina Morada, Chimaltenango.
Chimaltenango."

53792. " No. 32. Frijol de sarco. From Zacualpa, Quiche."

53793. " No. 33a. Frijol negro. From San Martin, Chimaltenango."

53794. "A^o. 33h. From Huehuetenango."

53795. " A^o. 35. Frijol de riego mateado. From Aguaeatan, Hue-
huetenango."

53796 to 53799. Phaseolus coccineus L. FabacecV'.

Scarlet Runner bean.

53796. " No. 37. From San Pedro, Huehuetenango."

53797. " No. 38a. Frijol amarillo anaranjado Llamado Tsiche en-
rededor. From Santa Isabel, Huehuetenango."

53798. "No. 38b. Frijol ixich ojolenam. From San Marcos."

53799. " No. 38c. From Municipio de Aguaeatan, Huehuetenango."

APRIL 1 TO JUXK 30, 1021. 89

63762 to 53842— Continued.

53800. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabaceae. Common bean.

" Vo. J/O. Frljnl amnriUn. From San Lucas, Sacatepequez."

53801 to 53803. I'liAssKor.rs coccinkus L. Fabacete.

Scarlet Runner bean.

53801. "No. .}/«. Frijnl aniarillo. From San Juan A., Huehue-
toiianso."'

53802. " No. -'i2a. From San Sebastian, Huehuetenango."

53803. " .V*^. 'i21). Frijol amarUlo. From Ixtapacal, San Rafael, San
Marcos."

53804 and 53805. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacea?. Common bean.

53804. " No. .'i3. Frijol nwariUo de milpa. From San Martin, Chi-
malfonan.eo."

53805. "No. -'/o. From Chimaltenango."

53806. PiiAsroLT's coccineus L. Fabace.ie. Scarlet Runner bean.

" No. I/C). Frijol piJigue Colorado. From San Lorenzo el Cubo,
S.icatepequo/,."

53807 and 53808. I'haseolus vulgaris L. Fabaceie. Common bean.

53807. " No. Jpa. Frijol piliffiie Colorado. From Senacoj, Sacate-
pequez.'"

53808. " No. '/7b. From Aguacatan, Huehuetenango."

53809 to 53812. Phaseolus coccineus L. Fabacese.

Scarlet Runner bean.

53809. " No. 48. Frijol piliqnc Colorado cnrededor. From Conia-
-apa, Chimaltenango."

53810. " No. .',0b. Frijol pilifjve hlanco. From Patzum, Chimalte-
nango.'"

53811. "No. J/9a. From San Juan Acatan, Huehuetenango."
• 53812. "No. 50. From San Lorenzo, Sacatepequez."

•^3813. VioA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. FabaccfP. Cowpea.

"No. 51. Frijol tripa de fjalllna. From Nuevo Progreso, San
Marcos."

53814 to 53817. Pitarkoltjs vulgaris L. Fabacenp. Common bean.

53814. '• No. 52. Frijol gafo cnrededor. From Patzum, Chimalte-
nango."

53815. " No. 5S. From San Sebastian, Huehuetenango."

53816. "No. 5-in. Frijol Kinak-Shak. From Santiago, Sacate-
pequez."

53817. " No. S-'/h. From Colotenango, Huehuetenango."

53818 and 53819. PhAseolus coccineus L. Fabaceae.

Scarlet Runner bean.

53818. " No. 55. Pilique morado enrededor. From Patzum, Chi-
maltenango."

53819. "No. 56. Giloy pintillo. From Santa Maria Dej, Saca-

teitequez."

53820 to 53823. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacefe. Common bean.

53820. " No. .57. Frijol varilas. From San Antonio A. C, Saca-
tepequez."

53821. "No. 5S. Frijol rii'ion. From Duenas, Sacatepequez."

53822. " No. 59. Pinfo negro sotero. From Acatenango, Chimal-
tenango."

53823. "No. 60. Pintillo. From Pastores, Sacatepequez."

90 SEEDS 'and plants impokted.

53762 to 53842— Continued.

53824. A iGNA .SINENSIS (Tomer) Savi. Fabaceie. Cowpea.

" "No. 61. Frijol Escumite. From Nuevo Progi-eso, San Marco.s."
53825 to 53834. Phaseolxjs vi'ixjaris L. Fabaeefe. Coniinon bean.

53825. " Xo. 62. Frijol sardo. From San Mateo Ma, Sacatepequez."

53826. " No. 63. Frijol pinto. From San Lucas. Sacatepequez."

53827. "-Yo. 6.',. From Chinialtenango."

53828. " No. 65. Frijol retinto del melo. Fi'om Jutiapa."

53829. " No. 66. Frijol pinto oscuro. From Quezaltenango."

53830. ''No. 67. Frijol pinto enrededor. From Cbiantla."

53831. ''No. 68. Frijol pinto de vara. From Nuevo Progreso, Sau
Marcos."

53832. "No. 69. Pinto Lenyua de vaca. From San Martin J., Chi-
nialtenango."

53833. "No. 70. Frijol pinto. From Quezaltenango."

53834. "No. 11. Frijol pinto, p'rom San Mateo Ma, Sac-atei>equez."

53835. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacere. Lima bean.
" No. 72. Frijol yurnaa. From Jutiapa."

53836. Phaseolvs cocctneus L. Fabacefe. Scarlet Runner bean.

" No. 73. Frijol morado excapacal. P^roni San Antonio S., San
Marcos."

53837 to 53840. Phaseolus vulgakis L. Fabacese. Common bean.

53837. " No. 7-J. Frijol roaado enrededor. From .Jutiapa."

53838. " A'^o. 7.7. Frijol ixcaco enrededor. From Parramos, Chi-
nialtenango."

53839. " A^o. 76. Frijol color de caf6. From Qiiezaltenango."

53840. "No. 77. Frijol peritano de Kuelo. From I'arramoss, ChimaU
renango."

53841. Phaseolus cocxineus L. Fabacete. Scarlet Runner bean.
Mixetl (spilled) brown, black, redilisb, etc.. beans.

53842. Phaseolus vu'IjGaris L. Fabacese. Common bean.
Mixed (mostly white).

53843. Ipomoea sp. Convolvulacese. Morning-glory.

From Calcutta. India. Seeds collected by J. F. Kock. Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received .Tune 1, 1921.

"A beautiful morning-glory cultivated in the Botanic (Jarden at Sibpur, Cal-
cutta. It is a strong climber and is said to have red flowers. Collected in
March, 1921." {Rock.)

63844. Taraktogexos kurzii King. Flacourtiaceee.

Chaulmoogra tree.

From Burma. India. Seeds collected by .T. F. Hock. Agricultural l^xplorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received .June S. 1921.

"True chaulmoogra from the upper Chindwin River." (Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43227.

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 91

53845. Saiaadora persica L. Salvadoraceae.

F'roni Klmrtuni, Sudau, Africa. Seeds pi*esented by It. E. Massey, Govern-
ment Iwtanist. Received June 27, 1921.

A .slu'ub or small tree easily repi'oduced from seed, though of slow growth,
common on the shores of Lake Chad and growing in dense clumps from 3 to
10 feet high near vShibani, Hadraniant, etc. The twigs are used as a tooth
cleanser by the natives of Portuguese East Africa. The wood is white and soft
and weighs about 4^^ i)ounds per cubic foot. The shoots and leaves are i)ungent.
They are eaten as salad and given as fodder to camels; the fruits, bitter,
pungent, and aromatic, are used with the leaves and shoots as a relish. The
root bark is acrid and vesicant. The seed contains about 45 per cent of fat,
suitable for the manufactui'e of candles. A vegetable salt called kcf/r is ob-
tained from the ash of this plant in northern Nigeria. The seed cake is useful
as a manure; analysis shows that it contains nitrogen 4.8 per cent, potash 2.8
per cent, and phosphoric acid 1 per cent. (Adapted from HoUand. Useful
Plants of Niffcria, pt. 3, p. .',21.)

For previous introduction, see S. 1». I. No. 7802.

53846. SoLANUM coMMERSONii Dunal. Solanacese. Wild potato.

From Montevideo, Uruguay. Tubers presented by Sr. Luis Gnillot, Direc-
ci6n General de Paseos Publicos. Received June 28, 3021.

"A Solanum with angled stems and leaves 4 to 8 inches long with two to
four pairs of leaflets, the terminal one somewhat larger. The corolla is white
or pale violet, pubescent on the o^ter surface. Native to eastern Argentina
and Uruguay, usually in moist situations." {W. F. Wight.)

For discussion of exi>eriments with this species in France, see Labergerie.
Une Nouvelle Pomme de Terre (Solanum commer.sonii). Revue Horticole,
vol. 78, p. 303).

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 170.54.

53847. RuBus macraei A. Gray. Rosaceee. Akala.

From Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Cuttings collected by J. F. Ro<'k. Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received June 7. 1921.

" The Hawaiian giant raspberry, reddish black to purple variety, from an
altitude of 4..500 feet, on the Shii»man Ranch, Mauna Loa. Hawaii, Mav 13,
1921." (Rock.)

For introduction of roots, see S. P. I. No. 53760.

For an illustration of the fi-uit of this raspberry, see IMate VI.

53848. Hyphaene THEBAicA (L.) Mart. Phcenicacese.

Doum palm.

Received through the United States Department of State. June 24, 1921,

A palm 25 feet high, distributed from Upper Egypt to central Africa. The
stems of old trees are sometimes forked three or four times. The yellowish
brown, beautifully colored fruits are borne in long clusters of one to two hun-
dred. In Upper Egypt the poorer classes eat the fibrous, mealy fruit husk,
which tastes nmch like gingerbread, but is rather hard and husky. The hard
tough wood is used for domestic utensils. (Adapted from LhuUen n»d Moor(\
Treasury of Botany, vol. 2, p. 612.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51440.

53849. Pixus MASSONIAXA Lambert, Pinacese. Pine.

From Hongkong, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. ReceivtHl June 1. 1921.

" The Hongkong pine, the most common tree of the island of Hongkong,
growing well on sandy soil and nmch planted to check erosion. It is a rare
pine and sparingly cultivated in America. Suited for northern Florida. Col-
lected April, 1921." (Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34548.

92 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53850. Lecythis zabucajo Aubl. Lecythidacese. Sapucaia nut.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Seeds presented bj' Eugene Andr6. Re-
ceivetl June 30, 1921.

A large tree attaining a height of SO or more feet and expanding into large
heads of glossy foliage. The seeds, linown as sapucaia nuts, are greatly supe-
rior in flavor to the closely allied Brazil nut (Bertliolletia nohilis) and much
easier to digest. They are rather more than 2 inches long and 1 inch wide,
covered with a longitudinally furrowed corky shell, and gi'ow in large, hard,
woody fruits shaped lilie urns which measure 6 inches across and have close-
fitting lids. Native to tropical America and Africa. (Adapted from Lindley,
Treasttry of Botany, p. 667.)

53851 and 53852.

From Melbourne, Mctoria, Australia. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker.
Received June 29, 1921.

53851. Cassia lae%t:gata Willd. Ciesalpiniacese.

An erect glabrous shrub several feet in height The yellow flowers,
with petals from one-half to three-quarters of an inch broad, are in
axillary and terminal racemes. The leathery pods are 2 to 3 inches
long, cylindrical or more or less inflatetl when ripe. Native to Queens-
land find New South AVale.s. (Adapted from Dentham, Flora Australi-
ensis, vol 2, p. 282.)

53852. ErcAXYPTUs bisdoni Hook. f. Myrtacete.

An ornamental glaucous-leaved tree 20 to 50 feet high, with somewhat
pendulous branches, smooth flaky bark, and with buds, flowers, and fruits
similar to those of Eucalyptus amygflalina, but slightly larger.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .51064.

53853 to 53855. Fragaria spp. Rosacese. Strawberry.

From Beilford. England. Plants presented by Laxton Bros. Received
March 15, 1921. Numbered June 30, 1921.

53853. Fbagabia sp.

Laxtonian strawberry. A vigorous midseason variety said to produce
bold clusters of large fruits 2^ inches across, the center ones wedge
shaped, having very firm, rich glossy crimson flesh which retains its
color well. The flavor is reported excellent, and the secondary fruits
are said to be very even in size, making the variety a continuous cropper
not running very small, as some varieties do in tlie third picking.

53854. Frag.\kia sp.

Royal Sovereign. Reported as a careful reselection from the strongest
and most vigorous stock of the best early varieties for forcing and out-
door use.

53855. Fragabia sp.
Received without description.

53856 to 53894.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Sr. Ad. Ton-
duz, Direccion General de Agricultura. Received June 29, 1921. Quoted
notes by Sr. Tondiiz.

53856. Ca.jan indicum Spreng. Fabacese. Pigeon-pea.
" 'So. 96. From Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos."

53857. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacete. Red pepper.
" No. 105. From Asimcion Mixa, Jutiapa."

53858. CiCEB ARiETiNLSi L. Fabaceae. Chick-pea.
" No. 99. From San Pedro La Laguna, Solola."

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1921. 93

53856 to 53894— Continued.

53859. Doi.icHOS t.ahlab L. Fabacefe. Bonavist bean,
" No. 95. P'rijol alverjon. From San Rafael, San Marcos."

53860. LiNUM rsiTATTSSiMUM L. liinacese. Flax.
"No. 100. Liiiiiza. From Santa Lucia, Solola."

53861 and 53862. Oi;y/a sativa Ia Poaceaj. Rice.

53861. "No. lOGit. Ari'oz en granza. From Tecuaco, Chiquimulilla,
Santa Kosa."

53862. '■ No. lOGh. Arroz en gianza. From Chiquinuililla, Santa
Rosa."

53863. Pisusi SATIVUM L. Fabaceffi. Garden pea.
" No. 97. From Santa Cruz Balanaja, Chimaltenango."

53864. Sesamt'm orikntale L. Pedaliacese.

" No. lOJ/. AjonjoH. From Chiquimulilla, San Marcos."

53865. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

" No. 107a. From San Miguel, Acatan."

53866. ViGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacefe. Cowpea.
" Frijol Colorado pirrunchin. From Jutiapa."

53867. Phaseolits cocci.neus L. Fabacefe. Scarlet Runner bean.
" No. 78. Frijol piloy Colorado. From Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepequez."

53868. PHASEOLrs lunatus L. Fabacese. Lima bean.

" No. 79. Frijol bianco ishtapacal. From Nuevo Progreso, San
Marcos."

53869 to 53872. Phaseoltjs coccineus L. Fabacefe.

Scarlet Runner bean.

53869. " No. 80. Frijol piloy. From Duenas, Sacatepequez."

53870. " No. 81. Frijol piloy. From Parramos, Chimaltenango."

53871. "No. 82. Frijol piloy Colorado. From Pastores, Sacatepe-
quez."

53872. " No. 83. Frijol piloy. From Xenacoj, Sacatepequez."
53873 to 53878. Phaseoltjs vuegakis L. Fabacefe. Common bean.

53873. " No. 81/. Pequeno caf^. From Tajumulco, San Marcos."

53874. " No. S5a. Frijol bianco de vara. From Santa Maria de J.,
Sacatepequez."

53875. "A"o. S.5 6. Frijol bianco de vara. From San Rafael, Marcos."

53876. "No. Soc. Frijol bianco do suelo. From Camalapa, Chi-
maltenango."

53877. " No. 86a. From San Pedro La Laguna, Solola."

53878. " No. 86b. From San Pedro La Laguna, Solola."

53879. Phaseoli's cocci \eus L. Fabacefe. Scarlet Runner bean.

" No. 87. Frijol bianco grande. From San Antonio, San Marcos."
53880 to 53890. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese. Common bean,

53880. "No. 88. Frijol bianco. From San Mateo, Sacatepequez."

53881. "No. 89a. Prom Magdalena, Sacatepequez."

53882. "No. 89b. P'rom Acatenango, Chimaltenango."

53883. "iVo. 90a. Frijol bianco enredcdor. From Chimaltenango."

53884. "No. 90b. From Zaragoza, Chimaltenango."

53885. "No. 90c. From Itzapa, Chimaltenango."
30837—23 7

94 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53856 to 53894— Continued.

53886. " .Yo. HO'J. Frijol bianco lacandor. From Parramos, Cliiinal-
lenango."

53887. ".Yo. .0/. Frijol coUma. From San Rafael, San Marcos."

53888. ■' .Yo. Hi. frijol Colorado caninlapa enredcdor. From Chi-
maltenango."

53889. " No. 93. Frijol bianco dc cured o. From La Candelaria,
Bnrilhis. Huc-Iiuetonan^o."

53890. "3'o. UJ,. From San Antonio S.. San Marco.s."

53891. Phaseot,t:s i.unatus L. Fabacetip. Lima bean.

" Ao. 103. Frijol Colorado ixtapacal. From Nuevo Progreso, Son
Marcos."

538Q2 and 53893. Phaseoi.us vur.G<\Jiis L. FabacojT". Coramon bean.

53892. " Xo. lO'i. Frijol Colorado dc yancJio de .^iielo, Chimal-
tenango."

53893. "A'o. JOO. From Quezaltenango."

53894. I'HASEOi.rs coccineus L. Fabaceie. Scarlet Runner bean.

" A'o. 101. From San Lorenzo, Saoatepequez."

53895. Persea amertcana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Ibari-a, Ecuador. Cuttings collected by Wilson Popenoe. Agricultural
Explorer of the Depart-nient of Agriculture. Received June 24, 1921.

"(No GIO. Hacienda Carpuela. May 2G, 1921. Avocado No. 54.) Capac.
The parent tree is growing in the huerta rented by Rosa Gonzales, at the
Hacienda Carpuela. at an altitude <tf .1. 800 feet. The fruit is a good-sized
Mexican avocado about 9 ounces ;n weight, obovoid in form, purple, and or"
excellent quality. The seed is relatively small, :ind the tree is said to be very
I)roductive. The variety is worth a trial in California, and in the cooler
avoca<lo-growing regions of Florida.

" Formal description : The parent tree is about 4~> feet high, slender and erect
in habit, with a tnnik IS inches thick at the base, forked 2 feet above the
ground. The oval crown is moderately dense and the foliage I'ich green and
healthy in appearance.

" The fruit is oblong pyriform to oval obovoid, weight about 0 ounces, length
4 to 4i inches, greatest breadth about 2^ inches; base broadly pointed, the stem
inserted slightly to one side; apex rounded to slightly and obliquely flattened;
surface of rii)e fruit glossy purple black, with very few dots visible; skin less
than (K~t m.Uimeter thick, relatively tough; tlesh yellowi.sh cream color, tinged
green near the skin, with numerous fiber markings ; flavor niitty. rich, and
pleasant: quality good; seed rather .small, ovate to oval, tight in the cavity
\\-ith both st'ed coats adhering clo.sely to the cotyledons. Ripening season
maiidy fmm November to March, but a few fruits ripen at other seasons of
the year.

"Some specimens do not show any fiber discoloration in the flesh; this Is
perhaps a question that depends, to a certain extent, upon the degree of ma-
turity which the fruit has reached at the time it i.s picked."

CORHECTION.

Inventory G4, page 45, third line from bottom, for line that reads —

51036. Pr.Acus balsamifike TL. ) Bail. Asteraceae.
snT>stitute as follows:

51037. Inula royleana DC. Asteraceae.

LNDEX OF ( OMMON Am SdENTIFR' .NAMES.

Acacia caenia, 53563.

hvcoph loco, 5;i5(;4.
AcaiithoixiiKix sclitcneuMifi, 52928.
Aconite, winter, Kranthis hyemalis,

530.53, 53145.
AcanitiDH lifcoctoninii. 52S70. 53081,
53122.

napclhis, 53082.

pa n iru la t u m . 53083.

scpicntrionale, 53123.
AcrocomUi sclcrocarpa, 53487.
Adhatoda rasica. See Justk-ia adha-

toda.
Acoilops triticoidcft. See Triticum

aextivum X ova turn-, 53079.
Agrop]iron sp., 52871.

can 1)1111)1. 53084.

rlo))(/(itu))), 53085.

o i'^ t w.s- /■ !/ sc u 1 u »i , 53031 .

riffidu))). See A. elonyaium.

violaceum, 53124.
Aflrostis borealis, 53125.
Ai7-a cacspifosa, 52872.

flexuosa, 52873.
Akala, Riihus mncraeU 53480-53482,

53625, 53759, 53760, 53847.
Albi-zia lophantha, 52895.
Alcuritcs molucca))a, 53547.
Alfalfa, Medicago satiim, 53448.
Alkanet, rose, Nomiea rosea, 52883,
53062, 53107, 53154.

yellow, Alkanna lutea, 53032,
53126.
Alkaiina lutea, 53032, 53126.
Allium ccpa, 52913.
Alopecurus pratoisis, 53465.
Alphitonia excel so, .52896.
Amygdalns persica, 52898.
Annona cheriDiola, 53594.
Anogeissus la ti folia, 53565.

sericea, 53566.
Anti)Tliinnm oroHtium, 53086, 53127.
Apple. Mains si/lrcstris, 53381-53401.

Laos, M. laoscnsis, 52900.

Paradise, M. puvxila, 53380.

Tonking, M. douDieri, 53008.
Apricot, P)'unus aiDioiiaca, 52914.
Aquilcgia ati'ata, 53128.

fragrans, 53087.

viridiflora, 53129.
Aralia cMnoisis glabrescens, 52929.
Araticuy, Rollinia emarginata, 53616.
Aristolochia acuminata, 53612.
Arrhenathcrnvi aroiacciini. See A.
clatius.

clatius, 53088.
Aster novi-hehjii, 53009-53029.

vimincus, 53030.
Atriplex hortensis, 52893.

Af!ena harbata iciestii, .53626.

montana, 53130.

nuda, 53131.

sativa, 53624.

eterilis, 53132.

strigosa, 53133.
Avoraclt*. l'cr.^ea. (nnrricana,

53185, 53895.
Axono^ms, sp., 52917.

5:J182-

Balsa, Ochroma lagopus, 53262, 53490.
Bamboo, Dcndrocalamu>i strictus,

53610.
Banana, Musa sp., 53119.
Baptisia australis, 53033.
Barberry, Bcrbois spp., 52S74-52877,
52930-52932, 53034. 53035, 53089,
53090, 53177, 53(>27-53(J49.
tJarlev, Ho)-dcu))i spp., .53057, 53102-

53105, 53147, 53239.
Bauhinia vahlii, 53567.

variegata, 53568.
Bean, bonavist, Dolichos lablab, 53045,
53533, 53859.

common. See Phascolus vulgaris.

JAmn. See Fhaseolus lunatus.

rice, Phaseolus calcaraius, 52857.

Scarlet Runner. See Phaseolus
coccineus.
Berberis spp., 52932, 53648, 53649.

aagregata, 53627.
prattii, 53639.

aristata, 53034, 53628.

atrocarpa, 53629.

chinensis, 52874, 52875, .53630.

crataegimi, 53089.

dartcivii. 53631.

dictyophylla, 53632.

edge wort h ia n a, 52930.

francisci-ferdina)idi, 52931, 53633.

gagiiepaini, 53634.

quimpeli, 52876.

hookoi, 53090, 53635.

Inteqerrima, 52877.

lyci'um, 53035, 53636.

orthobotry.^, 53637.

polyantha. 53638.

</n i)tdur)).'<is. 53177.

.^tapfiaiia. 53040.

KubcauUala ta, 53641.

thibetica, 53642.

thunbergii. 53643.

iiscliUri. 53644.

unibvlUita. 53645.

reitchii. 53646.

vxillichiana. See B. hookcri.

vAlsonac. 5,3647.
lUtiila mcdircdicici, 52933.
Bircli, Betula mcdtcedicioi. 52933.

96

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Blackberry, Ruhuf; sp.. 53545.
Bor, Ziziplius mauritiana, 52S58.
Boroffo nfficinaVis, 53091.
Bosicellia ."errata. 53569.
Brachiaria plantaf/inea, .52918.
Brachypodium fi/lvaticiim. 53134.
Bramble, Rubns spp., 52939, 53535-

53540.
BraKsica pckinoisis, 52910.

rugona. 53542.
Breadiuit tree, Brosimum alica-strum,

53534.
BromuH adoenxif). .5.3036.

hrizaefonniH. 53135.

laciniatm. 53037.

racemosus. 53038.

rigid us. 53092.

inii'Oloides. 535.57.
BroHimum alioastrum, 53534.

Cajan indicum. 53238, 53856.
CalamagrostiH coaretata, 52955.
Calamus sp., 52902.
Canavali sp.. 52855.

pliigiospcrm a . 52861 .
Cainiohi .^pp.. 52903, 52904.
Capfdcum antiuum. .53857.
Carlca chri/sopcUila, 53754.

papaya, 5.3761.
Caryota sp., 53120.
Casimirna sp., 53496.

edulis, .53491.
Cassia fistula. .53570. 53613.

laevigata. 5.3851.
Castor-bean, Ricinus communis, 52953,

52954, 53242.
Catalpa hungci. 52909.
Catjan?. Vigmi eylindrica. 5.30S0.
Cerinthe alpina. 53093. 53136.

major, 53039. 53094.

minor. 53095.
Chaulmnofrra tree, Taraktogeiws kur-
zii. 53844.

false, dyuoeardia odorata, 53121.
Cherimoya. y\n))ona chcrimola, 53594.
Cherry, malialeb. Prunus mafialch,
5341.5.

Prunus spp.. .53416-53426. .53442.
Chifk-pea. Cirer arietinum, 53858.
Chiifa. Cyperus cseulentus. 52899.
Chu(juiraga insignis. 53179.
Cicer arietinuin. 53858.
Citrus de'umana. See C. grnndis.

grandin. .53611.
Clematis spp.. 53663-53665.

aethusifolia latisecta, 53650.

alpina. .53137.

sihiriea. 53138.

flammula. .53139.

fusca. 53651.

glaiica akelroides, .5,3652.

grata. 536.53.

grandidcntata, 53654.

graveolenx. .5.3040.

integrifolia. 53140.

intermedia. 5.3655.

montanu ruhens, 52934.

Clematis pseudoflammula, 53141, .53656.

recta, 53657.

reticulata. 53041.

spooneri, .53658

tangutiea. 53659.

veitehiana. 53660.

vitalba, 53042. 53661.

vitieella. 53043. 53096, 53662.
Cle.rodendrnm inforiunatum. 53571.
Clover, cluster. Trifolium glomeratum,
53007, 53541.

red. Trifol.um pra tense, 53552-
53554.

white, Trifolium repens, 53449,
53450.
sweet, Melilotus alba, 52916,
53621.
Clusia sp., 53489.
Cochlospermum gossypium. See Ma.xi-

m ilia n ea gassy pi u m .
Coconut, Coeos nucifera. 53497-53499.
Cocos nucifera. 53497-53499.
Coffea cancphora, 534.54, 53455.

canephora koiiilouensis, 53459.

congensis, .5.34.56.

dewevrei. 53457.

excel sa, 53458.

laurcntii, 53461, 53462.

liherira. .53460.

robusta. See C. laurentii.
Coffee. Coffea spp., 53454-.53462.
Columbine. Aquilegia, spp., 53087,

53128, 53129.
Colutea media, 52878.

orientalis, 52879.
Comfrey, Symphytum spp., 52885,

53109. 53161.
Corchorus olitorius. .52890-52892.
Com, Zea mays, 52911, 53217, 53595-

53606.
Coronilla varia, 53607.
Cotonenster acutifolia, .5.3666.

aeiitifolia villosula. 52935.

afflnis. 5346.8. 53667.
bacillaris. 53668.
obfusa, .5.3669.

amoena. 53670.

apiculata, .5.3671.

bacillaris. See C. affinis bacillaris.

bullnta, ,5.3672.

bu.rifolia. .5.367.3.

dielsiana. 53674.

divaricata, .5.3675.

franchetii. .5.3676.

frigida. 5.3677. .53678.

harroriana, .53679.

hcbephylla, 5.3680.

henryann. .5.3681.

horizontalis, .5.3682.

lindlcyi, .5.36a3.

lucid a. .53684.

melanocarpa laxiflora, 53685.

microphylla, 5.3686.
thymifolia. 53687.

moupinensis. .5.3688.

pannosa, f»36S9.

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97

5310S,
5280S,
53267,

Gotoneastcr raccmiflora , r^'O'lO.
rotundUoUa, 53691, 53692.
salicifolia floccosa, 53693.

riuioHd, 53694.
Siwo?? .si, 53469, 53695.
Cotton, (loxsupium spp., 53263-53266,

53492, 53493.
Cowpea, Vif/na sinensis, 52862, 53813,

53824, 53866.
Cratacffu^ stipulosa, 53755.
Crowfoot, Ranunculus spp.,

53158.
Cucumber, Cueuinis saiivus,

52869, 53267, 53268. 53451.
Ciictimis sativus, 52868, 52869

53268, 53451.
Currant, garden, Ribes vulgare, 53220-

53237.
Cyperns esculcutus, 52899.

Danthonia, setacea, 5.3115.

David ia involucrata v-iltnoriniwna,

52936.
Delphinium amoenum, 53097.

vashmeriannm. 53098, 53142.

consolida, 53044.

datum, 53099, 53143.
DendrocdUimus strictus, 53610.
Dcutzia cori/mbosa, 53690.

f/lohosa, 53097.

longifolia vcitchii, 53698,
Difjitaria exilis, 53486, 53546.
Dimcorca alata, 52900-52908, 52927,
53475.

esculcnta, 52905, 53443.

pentaphi/Ua, 52867.

rotund ata, 53006.

transversa, 52863.

trifida, 53444, 53495.
Diospyros conzattii, 53176.

discolor, 53555.

tupru, 53572, 53573.
Dolichos lahlal), 53045. 53533, 53859.

Ecliinoxpermum lappula. See Lappula

myosotis.
Elensine coracana, 53622.
Ehnmis arcnarius, 52880. 53046, 53144.

caput-medusae, 53047.

desertorum, 53100.

europaeus, .53048.

fiipnnieus, 5.3049.

hirsutiylvm is. 5.3050.

■■iihiricus, 53051.

virginicus suhmuticus, 53052.
Emuier, Triticum dicoccnni, 53078.
Eragrostis ahyssinica, 53476, 53477.

tremnlo; 53615.
Eranthis hyemalis, 530.53, 53145.
Eriolacna Jiookeriana, 53574.
Eucalyptus risdoni, 5.3852.
Em/cnia, apiculata. See E. luma.

luma, 53.591.
Enonifmus hamiltonianus, 53699.

latifolius, .53700.

Evonymus plan i pes, 5.3701.

ycdocnsis, 53702.
Eupliorhia royleana, 53575.

Fagraca auriculata, 53483.

Fcrraria ifclirilschii, .53.5.56.

Fcstuca bromoides, .53116.

Ficus macrophylla, .52865.

I'lacourtia scpiaria, 53576.

Flax, Linum usitatissimum, 53860.

Forget-me-not, Myosotis spp., 53059,

53060, .53151, .53152.
Fragaria spp., .53853-.5,3S55.
Fundi, Digitaria exilis, 53486, 53546.

Gardenia latifolia, 5.3577.
Globeflower, TroUius europaeus, .53175.
Gossi/pium sp., .53492.

barbadense, .5.3263-53266, 53493.
Granadilla, Passi flora m ali f o r m i s,

53180.
Grass, Avetia barbata iviestii, 53626.
Axonopiis sp., 52917.
beard, Polypogon monspeliensis,

53067.
bent, Agrostis borealis, 53125.
Brachiaria plantaginea, 52918.
brome. Bromus spp., 53036-53038,
53092, 53557.
false, Braehypodium sijlvati-
cum, 53134.
Calamagrostis eoarctata, 52955.
canary, Phalaris bulbosa, .53241,
Capriola spp., 52903, 52904.
Eragrostis tremula, 53615.
feather, Stipa spp., 53071, 53072,

53160.
fescue. Festuca bromoides, 53116.
foxtail, Alo p eeur u s pratensis,

53465.
hair, Aira spp., .52872. .52873.
holy, Torresia odorata, 52888,

53174.
Johnson, Hole us halepensis,

52919.
Koeleria alpicola, .52881.
lyme, Ehjmus spp., 52880, 53046-

53052. .53100, 53144.
melic, Meliea spp., 52882, 53149,

53150.
millet. Milium effusum, 53058.
moor, Sesleria coerulea, .53159.
oat, downv, Trisetum spicatum,
.52889.
tall, Arrhcnatherum elatius,
53088.
Paspalum spp., .52920, .52921.
spear, Poa spp., 53064-53066,

53117, 531.5.5-.53157.
rooi, Themeda triandra, 53118. '
■ Valota insularis. .52922.
wallaby, Danthonia setacea, .53115.
wheat, Aqropyron sjip., 52871,
53031, 53084, 53085, 53124.
fjynocardia odorato, 53121.

Ilelianthus annuus, 53240.

98

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Hellebore. See Hellehonis foetidus.
jrrUf'horus foetidus, 53054, 5.S101,

5:^140.
Hihificus sp., 52856.
Hifracho, Cnrica clu-ijsopetnla, 53754.
Hipfofic hetu/halcnsis, .53578.

madablotn. See H. henghalensxs.
Holarrhrna nutidi/soitrrica, .5.3579.
HolcuH hale pen sis. ,52919.

sorffhum, 53055, 53056, 53558-
.53562.
Honevsnckle, Lonicera spp., 53707-

.5.3716.
Honevwort. C e r i n t h e spp., 53039,

.53093-5.8095. .53136.
Hordeum distichon palmella, 53102-
53104.
Dodofum, .53057.
secaVinum. See H. nodosum,
spontaneum. .53147.
ruU/(irc paUidum, 53239.
thf urea turn. 53105.
Hydiioearpiis spp.. .53472, 53473.

irif/litiaua. 52859.
Jlpdranfiea pefiolnris, ,52937.
I]iioseiia)nus mutirus. ,53.543.
Eyphaene thehaiea, 53848.

Jlex sp., ,53452.
Ipomoea sp., .5.3843.

ficifolia. 53609.
]ri.9 huUei/aua, 5,370.3.

elarkei. .53704.

f arrest a. 53705.

mcUita, 53700.

Jnpla)is sp.. 53198.
Justieia adhatoda, 53580.
Jute, nalta, Corvhortis oUtorius, 52890-
52892.

Khaya uyaxien. 53474.
Koeieria alpicola, 52881.

Lagerstrocmia parviflora, 53581, 53582.

Lapputa luyosotis, 53148.

Larkspur, Delphinium spp., 53044,

53097-53099. 53142, 53143.
Laurorerasus ilieifolia, .52923.
Leeythis -abueajo. .5.38-50.
Leucomcris spectabilis. ,5,3583.
Leyeesteria formosa, .52864.
Liiium neilyherrense, 52924, 52926.

uepnieuse, .52925.
Lily. Liiium .spp., 52924-52926.
JAmim nsitatissimum. 53860.
Louieera alpiqena. 53707.

deffexiealyx. 53708.

dioica, .53709.

laneeolata. ,53710.

longa. ,5,3711.

manekii. 5.3712.

oborata. ,53713.

qiiiuqueloeularis transl ucen s ,
53714.

rupreehtiana. 53715.

trichosanthu, 53716.
Lotus sp., 53447.

iiliginosus, 53446.

Love-in-a-mist, Niaella damascena,

.53061, 53106, .531.53.
Luffa aegyptiaca. See L. cylindrica.

eylindrica, .52952.
Lumhaug. Aleurites mo'uccana, .53547.
Lupine, blue, Lupinus angustifolius,
.53.549.

yellow, L. luteus, .535,50.
Lupinus angustifolius, 53549.

luteus, .535.50.

]\Iabolo, Diospyros discolor, ,53555.
Maboganv, African. Khaya nvasica,

53474.
Mallotus philippinensis, 53584.
Malus doumeri, .53008.
luosensis, .52900.
pumila. 53380.
sylvestris, 53381-53401.
Maximilianea gossypium, 53585.
Meadow rue. Thalictrum spp., 52886,
52887, 5307.3-53076, 53110-53112,
53162-53173.
Medicago sativa, ,53448.
Melica ciliata, 53149.

nutans, ,52882, 5.3150.
Melilotus alba, 52916, 53621.
Milium effusum, 53058.
Millet, pearl. Pennisetum glaucum,
53063, 53623.
ra.ci, Eleusine eoraeana, 53622.
Mock orange, Philadelphus spp., 53718-

53726.
Monkshood, Aconitum spp., 52870,

.53081-53083, 53122, .53123.
Morning-glory, Ipomoea spp.,^ 53609,

53843.
Musa sp., 53119.
Myosotis arvensis, 5.30.59, 531.51.
palustris. See M. seorpioides.
srorpioides. .5.3060.
stricta, 53152.
Myrica rubra-, 53453.

Naranjilla, Solanum quitoense, 52866.
Nathusia sicictenioides, 5.3.586.
Niqella damascena. 53061. .53106, .53153.
Xonnea rosea, 52883. 53062, 53107,
53154.

Oat, Avena spp., 53130^53133, ,53624.
Oehroma lagopus, 53262, 53490.
Onion. Allium cepa, .52913.
Onoseris salirifolia. ,5.3178, .537.56.
Orache, Atriplex hortensis, 52893.
Ornithopus sativus, 53551.
Oryza sativa, 53861, 53862.
Osteomcles obtusifolia, 53485.

Pai ts'ai, Brassiea pekinensis, 52910.
Palangi, Brassiea rugosa, 53542.
Palm, Caryota sp., 53120.

doum. Hyphaene thebaica, .53848.

niacauba, Acrocomia sclerocarpa,
53487.

rattan. Calamus sp., 52902.

Trachjjcarpus martiamis, 53471.

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99

Papaya, Carica papaya, 53761.
Paspalum si)i>., 52920, 52021.
Fasniflora mulifoi-mia, 53180.
Pea, garden, PUum salivum, 53803.
Peach, Amygdalus pcrsica, 52898.
Pear, Pyrus communis, 53428-53441.
Peunisctum fjlaucum, 53063, 5362.3.
typhoideum. See P. ylaiicutn.
Pepper, (hipsioum annuum, 53857.
Pernettya muvronata, .5.3717.
Pei'sca SI) .53243

uinerivami, 53182-53185, 53895.
yrufissimn. See P. amcricana.
I'er.siniinoii, DiospyroH consnttii, 53176.
Pciiccdtuium Dstnithium, .52860.
Phalaris hnJboaa, .53241.
Phaxcolux cdlraratus, ,52857.

coccinrus, .53244, 53269 - 53272,
53500-53511, .53763, 53779, .53788,
5.3790, 5379»>-53799, 53801-53803,
.53806, 53809-.53S12, .53818, 53819,
53836, .53841, 53867, 53869-53872,
53879. 53894.
lunntuH, .53199-53215, 53273, 53274,
53762, .53780, 53835, 53868, .53891.
vulgaris, 5324.5-53261, 53275-53377,
53512-53.527, 53532, 53764-53778,
53781-.53787, 53789, 31791-53795,
53800, 53804, 53805, 53807, 53808,
53814-53817, .53820-53823, 53825-
53834, 53837-53840, 53842, 53873-
53878, .53880-53890, 53892, 53893.
PhiladclphuH acunrnatus, 53718.
bracliyhotrys, 53719.
incanus, 53720.
inodorus, 53721.
latifoUus, 53722.
satsumi, 53723.
serieanthus, 53724.
speciosissimus, 53725.
wilsonii, 53726.
Phlcum prateme, 53466, 53467.
Pigeon-pea, Cajan indicum, 53238,

53856.
Pine, Pinus masso7viann, 53849.
Pinus via-Hsoniana, 53849.
Pisum sativum, .53863.
Pleiogynium solandri, .52897.
Plum, Prunus sp., .53427.
Poa sp., 53117.

alpina, .53064, 53155.
caesia, 53065, 53156.
chaixii, 5,3066, .53157.
Polymnia eduUs, 52894.
Polypogon monspeliensis, .53067.
Potato. See Solunum tuherosum.

Dunnotar Castle, Solanum tubero-
sum, 52901.
wild, Siolanum com.mersonii, 53846.
Prune, Prunus domcstica, 5.3402-53414.
Prunus spp., 53416-.53427, 53442.
armcniaca, 52914.
d07n estica, 53402-.53414.
ilicifolia. See Laurocerasus ilici-

folia,.
mahaleb, 53415.
pcrsica. See Amygdalus persica.

I'terocarpus erinaceus, .52912.
I'yracanthn gihbsii. .52938.
Pyrus coiintuDiis, .5,3428-53441. '

laosensis. See Malus laoseusis.

mains. See Mains sylvcstris.

f '(Did in uligiuosa. 5,3.587.
Ranunculus aconitifolius, 53158.

auricomus, 53108.
Raspberry, Rubus spp., 53186, 53218,
53480-53482, .53625, 537,59, .53760.
53847.
Rhododendron brdchyvarpum, .53727.

davidsonianum, 53728.

decorum, 53729.

raccni osum, 53730.
Ribcs rulgarc, .53220-.53237.
nice, Oryza saliva, 53861, .53862.
Ricinus communis, 52953, 52954, 53242.
RolUnia cmarqinata, 53616.
Rosa sp., 53743.

cinnamomea. 53731.

davidii, 537.32.

elongata, .53733.

longicusjns, 53734.

mollis, .537.35.

omcicnsis, 537,36, .53737.
pteracantha, .53738.

pendulina. See R. cinnamomea.

seraflnii, 53739.

serial a, 53740.

sinowilsoni. See R. longicuspis.

webbiana, 5.3741.

ivoodsii, 53742.
Rose. See Rosa spp.
Rubus spp , 53378, .53379, .53545.

adenophorus, 52939. '

adenotrichos, 53219.

alleghaniensis, .52940.

biflorus quinqucflorus, 5^^,941,
53535.

chroosepalus. .52942, 535.36.

flosculosus, .52943.

giraldianuJi, .52944.

inopertus. .52945.

lasiostylus, 52946.
dizygos, 52947.

macraci, 534S0-534S2, 53625, 53759,
53760. 53847.

omcicnsis, 53.537.

parvifolius, 52948.

plioenicnlasius. .52949.

pubcsccns. .529.50.

roscus. 53186. .5.3218.

thibrtanus, 53538.

vcitchii, 53.539.

xantliocarpus, .52951. .53540.
Rye, 8ecale spp., 52884, .53069.

Saccharum offlcinarum. 53528-53531.
Sage. See Salvia spp.
finlpichroa rlioinbo'dca, .5.3608.
Salvadora pcrsica. 5.3S45.
Salvia pratcnsi.'<. .53068.

squalens, 53757.
Sapote, white, Casimiroa spp., 53491,
53496.

100

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

nut, L ec y this sabucajo,
See Na-

Sapucaia
53850.
Sell rehera swietenioides.

thusia sicietcmoides.
Sclerocanja birrea, 52915.

caffra, ~>'.\7~^S.
Secale sp., 52884.
fragile, 53069.
Senecio pixipinellaefolius, 53758.
Senna, bladder. See Colutea spp.
Serradella, Ornithopiifi stativus, 53551.
Sesamnm orientale. 53864.
Sesleria cocrulea, 53159.
Sidalcea malvae flora. .53070.
Snapdragon. Antirrhinum orontium,

53086, 53127.
Solanuin commersonii, 53846.
maglia, 53445.
quitoense. 52866.
sp., 53187.

tuberosum. 52901. 53188-53197,
53216, 53463,
53617-53620.
Sorghum, H o I c u s
53056, 53558-53562.
Sorghum halepensc.
pens is.
vulgare. See Holcus .sorghum.
Spelt, friticum spelta. 53114.
Spondias pleiogijna. See Pleiogynium

solandri.
StercuUa macrophylla, 53484.

ureiis. 53588.
Stickweed. Lappula myosotis, 53148.
Stipa eapillata. 5.3071. '-

pennafa, .5,3072, 5.3100.
Strawberry, Fragaria spp., 53853-

53855.
Styphelia grayana. 5.3478, 53479.
Sugar cano. Saceharttm officinarum,

53528-5.3.531.
Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, 53240.
Symphytum asperrimum. .53161.

53464, 53494,
sorghum, 53055,
See Holcus hale-

officinale,

52885, 53109.
donnell

smithii,

53476,

Tabernaemontana

53614.
Tacsonia quitcnsis, 53181.
Taraktogenos kurzii, 53844.
Teff. Eragrostis abyssinica,

53477.
Terminalia myriocarpa, 53470.

tomentosa, 53589.
Thalictrum angustifolium, 53110,
53162.

aquilegifolium. .53163.

drlavayi, 53164.

diptcrocarpum. 53111.

fendleri, 53165.

flavum, 53073. .53112, 53166.

flexuosuyn, .53074, 53075.

foetidum, .5.3076, 53167.

glaueum, 52886, 53168.

kemense. 53169.

minus, 53170. 53171.
nutans, 52887.

53118.
pra tense,

53466,

Thalictrum polygamum, 53172.

simplex, 53173.
Themeda triandra,
Timothy, Phleum

53467.

Tocte, Juglans sp., .53198.
Torresia odorata, .52888, 53174.
Trachyearpus martianus. .53471.
Trifolium glomeratum. .53007, 53541.

pra tense. .535.52-.53.5.54.

repens, 53449, 5.34.50.
Trisetum spicatum, 52SS9.
Triticum aestivum, 52956-52999, 5354^
53590, 53865.

aestivum X ovatum. 53079.

bicorne, 53077, 53113.

dicoccum. 53078.

durum, 53000-5.3005, 53544.

spelta, 53114.

vulgare. See T. aestivum.
Trollius europaeus, 53175.

Vaccinium meyenianum, 53488.
Valhnis hcynei, 53592.
Valota ijisularis, 52922.
Viburnum cotinifolium, 53744.

dilatatum, .5374.5.

hupehe^se, 53746.

ichangense, .53747.

lobophyllum, .5.3748.

ovatifolium. 53749.

rhytidophyllum. .53750.

theifernm, .53751.

veitchii. 5.3752.
Vigna cylindrica, 53080.

sinensis, 52862. 53813, 53824,
53866.

Walnut, Juglans sp., .53198.
Wheat, Triticum spp. :

common. T. aestivum. 52956-52999,

53548, 53590. 53865.
durum, T. durum, 53000-53005.

53544.
hybrid, T. aestivum X ovatum

53079.
wild, T. bicorne, 53077, 53113.
Wineberry, Rubus phoenicolasius,
52949.

Yam, Guinea, Dioscorea rotundata,
.53006.
greater, Dioscorea alata, 52906-

52908. 52927, 53475.
lesser, Dioscorea esculenta, 52905,

53443.
Queensland, Dioscorea transversa,

52S63.
round, Dioscorea pentaphylla,
52867.
Yampi, Dioscorea trifida, 53444, 53495.

Zea mays, 52911, 53217, 5359.5-53606.
Ziziphus JHJuba. See Z. mauritiana.

mauritiana, 52858.

xylopyrus, 53593.

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Introductory statement 1

Inventory &

Index of common and scientific names 01

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Page,
PT.ATE I. The edilde bamboo of the eastern Himalayas. {Dendrocahimus

hamiltonii Nees and Arn., S. P. I. No. 53909) 8

II. One of the handsomest flowering trees of the Tropics (Spatho-

(Ica caiupanulaia Beauv., S. P. I. No. 53983) S

III. A fruiting branch of tlae Andean currant. {Ribes punctatum

Ruiz and Pav., S. P. I. No. 53994) 18-

IV. Tlie Iiuantuc, a favorite ornamental plant of the Quichua In-

dians. (Datura rosei Safford, S. P. I. No. 54049) IS

III

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Almost every one of the plants described in this inventory opens
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inventory brings as we read it new thrills. We want to grow almost
every plant and be on hand at its first performance, when it begins
to loom up as something of more value to America than a mere
curiosity.

If the inventory is read hastily by anyone the effect produced is
bewildering, but if the reader will rivet his attention on those plants
which particularly strike his fancy he will desire to experiment with
some of them. Out of these desires comes the usefulness of these
plants to the country. It is beyond the range of human possibility
for any one person to test thoroughly very many of these new plants,
but if each of our thousands of experimenters makes a home for a
few the aggregate of information which will accumulate will be
very great indeed.

In singling out for special mention certain of the plants described
in this inventory, it should be understood that the writer is merely
pointing to those which, from his experience with new foreign
plants, strike his fancy and seem to offer more to the experimenter
than do others. Among those not mentioned, just as likely as not,
are the prize packages of the collection.

The fact that the cost of procuring certain plants is great natur-
ally enhances their value in one's mind. Among those first described
here, therefore, as worthy of mention are those collected by our
agricultural explorer, Wilson Popenoe, in the back country of
Ecuador, more particularly the Chota Valley. Of all the regions
visited by him during his years of exploration in Central America
and South America, none perhaps has afforded more actual dis-
comfort and danger than this Chota Valley of Ecuador, with its
primitive civilization and its malaria-carrying mosquitoes. It is
gratifying, therefore, to be able to state that he collected there plant
material which to his experienced judgment looks unusually promis-
ing. He found a new center of avocado seedlings, which he be-
lieves msij prove of unusual importance to those who want hardier
forms that are as large as fanciers demand. His Tamayo variety

2 SEEDS AISTD PLANTS IMPORTED.

(No. 54270). an 18-ounce avocado with all the earmarks of a hybrid
betTvcen the hardy Mexican and the true West Indian races, with
all that this may mean in the way of increased vigor and hardiness
and better fruitino; habits, can not fail to attract the notice of those
engaged in building up this new industry, avocado production.
It is true, others of the collection (Nos. 54270 to 54278) made in this
valley may ultimately surpass it in flavor.

A new blackberry (No. 54279) ; a large-fruited wild blackberry
(No. 54280) ; a wild Andean currant with orange-yellow fruits on
racemes 2 inches long, which may make possible a race of currants
for the Southern States (No. 53994) ; as well as the white black-
berry (No. 53955). which Mr. Popenoe considers one of the most
promising species of Rubus yet collected in South America, should all
be ffiven the careful attention which they deserve.

the wild potato (No. 54060) from an altitude of 11.500 feet in the
mountains of Ecuador will perhaps be a disappointment to the
pathologists, inasmuch as it appears to be attacked by the potato
blight, much as the cultivated varieties are, but it may at least help
to settle the origin of this disease.

Dr. W. A. Orton's studies of those vegetables which can be eaten
by persons affected by diabetes have already attracted wide atten-
tion in medical circles, and our search for foreign species which may
add to his already large collection has brought in 13 East Indian
species (Nos. 53896 to 53908) through the kindness of Mr. Lane,
of the Botanic Garden in Calcutta, India. These include potherbs
and cucur})its which it is to be hoped may help Doctor Orton to
diversify the restricted menu of sufferers from this ailment.

For those who have an experimental corner in their vegetable
gardens there are in this inventory several interesting things. The
acom {Dioscorealatif alias's 0.5S925.), which bears its good-sized tiibers
in the axils of the leaves; the Southern Rhodesian Coleus rotundi-
foJkis (No. 54321). tubers of which Mr. Thompson described as an
excellent substitute for the white potato; and a remarkable collec-
tion (Nos. 54411 to 54424) of the rare type of Japanese vegetables
belonginL^ to the mustard family, sent by Doctor Onda. of the Im-
perial Horticultural Experiment Station at Okitsu, are among the
most interesting.

Forage-crop specialists will want to test the drought resistance of
Doctor Proschowsky's strain of creeping white clover {Trifolium
repens^ No. 53912) which along the flat meadowlands bordering the
River Var is cut five times a year for its ha}', and of Pole Evans's
two South African grasses (Nos. 53956 and 53957), which form a-
highly relished part of the forage eaten by the game animals of that
great wild stock region; or perhaps they will desire to take the
advice of Doctor Trabut and try to hj'bridize Trifolium panormita-
num (No. 54032) with T. alexandrinum^ the great berseem clover of
the Nile Valley, which has all but succeeded in America and has
made such a success in Italy and Algeria ; or to test in the Southern
States the native wild grasses {Aristida spp., Nos. 54396 to 54399)
of Angola, which Mr. Gossweiler, of Loanda, has sent.

Mr. Buck, of the College of Agriculture and Forestrj-. of Nanking,
China, has secured for us seeds in quantity of the forest tree Catalpa
iungei (No. 53989), to whose excellent qualities Frank N. Meyer

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 3

called attention Avlion he sent in the first seeds. Its soft light wood,
which is easily split, becomes durable when dry, and is used for furni-
ture and building purposes and for wood carving by the Chinese,
has evident adaptation to American conditions, as is proved by
the trees which have grown from the seed Mr. Meyer sent, making
this species worthy of serious study by foresters.

A large species of timber bamboo wKich flowers regularly and
grows to be 60 feet tall can fail to interest us only if it refuses to
grow in our Southern States. We are indebted to Mr. Hole, the
forest botanist of Dehra Dun, India, for the seeds of this interesting
species, Deoidrocalamus longisfotJius (No. 54045).

The attention of cerealists should be called to the remarkable col-
lection of Indo China rice selections {Oryza sativa, Nos. 54282 to
54296) which Mr, Carle, of the Genetic Laboratory of Saigon, has
sent; among them are four (Nos. 54289 to 54292) of the so-called
floating rices, having a different flavor from ordinary rice, which
are flooded every year from July to November by the Mekong River
and root freely from their upper nodes; also to the soft-shelled
A^ariety of Job's-tears (Coix lacmjma-joM ma-yuen. No. 54310),
which, according to Seiior Hernandez, Director of Agriculture of the
Philippine Islands, is becoming a valuable crop for tropical agri-
culturists.

Of new fruit-bearing trees and shrubs the gai yuen tao {Pininus
glandrdosa. No. 54028), of China, has proved itself of value as a
dooryard shrub as far north as Rochester, N. Y., where it has
fruited repeatedly for Mr. Dunbar, to whom we are indebted for
a quantity of seeds; it is attractive when in bloom and its enormous
crop of brilliant-red refreshing fruits are the delight of little chil-
dren. Florida mango growers will be eager for more details about
the Pachmarhi mango {Mangifera indica, No. 54041), seedlings of
which INIr. Bembower reports are considered resistant to frost in
■Pagara, India. The seedless white sapote (Casimiroa sp.. No.
54046), which Milo Baker sends from Los Angeles, Calif., and the
Costa Rican variety C edtdis (No. 54051) with fruits weighing 1^
pounds, secured by Mr. Werckle, will add two new varieties to the
collection of this interesting new subtropical fruit which we are
getting together in southern Florida.

For the plant breeders who are interested in creating forms of
apples, pears, barberries, or roses, we have assembled, through the
courtesy of Professor Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum, and Mr,
Dunbar, assistant superintendent of the Rochester Parks, collec-
tions (Nos. 54061 to 54265) of very unusual value. These include
a large number of wild species gathered by many years of effort
and should find their places in the collections of the universities
in the Northern States, where these plants form such important
industries.

To those who have found how excellent are some of the new fruits
originated by H. R. Wright, of Avondale, New Zealand, the new
aphis-resistant apple stocks and other new prune and apple varie-
ties (Nos. 54385 to 54395) will appeal.

To lovers of ornamental plants the gift of Hon. Vicary Gibbs,
Lonicera syringantha (No. 54058), with its large daphnelike blooms,
which have the fragrance of hyacinths, can not fail to appeal, and

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

it may be a satisfaction to that veteran plant lover of England to
feel that he has given to the dooryards of this country so lovely a
shrub.

Pole Evans has sent some bulbs of the little South African gladi-
olus, which has bulbs the size of a pea {G. alatus, Xo. 5430-1) and
ought to be interesting to the breeders of gladioli.

Though the seed failed to grow and it may be another year before
we get more of it, we can not refrain from calling the attention of
all tropical botanic gardens to the gorgeous ornamental plant,
whose meter-long scarlet sprays, composed of the enlarged sepals
of the inconspicuous flowers, splashed the landscape with scarlet
near the Rio Sucio on Gatun Lake last summer when P. H. Dorsett
and the writer were visiting the jungles of the Canal Zone. It is
difficult to pardon the botanist Klotzsch for attaching to so gorgeous
a plant the almost unpronounceable name of Warszewiczia coccinea
(No. 54297).

Although the opinion of the chemists seems to preclude the prob-
ability that Stevia rebaudiana (No. 53918), which at one time
alarmed the sugar planters by its reputed sweetness, will ever become
a commercial crop, the introduction and trial in our country of so
interesting a composite is surely warranted.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels, and the de-
scriptive and botanical notes have been arranged by G. P. Van
Eseltine, who has had general supervision of this inventory. Miss
Patty T. Newbold has assisted in the compilation of descriptive
notes.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington^ D. G.^ December 12, 1922.

INVENTORY.

53896 to 53908.

From Sibpur, near Calcutta, India. Seeds presented by G. G. Lane, curator.
Royal Botanic Garden, through Lieut. Col. A. T. Gage, director, Botanical
Survey of India. Received July 7, 1921.

The following vegetables, requested for experimental work on food for dia-
betics, are used for food in India according to Watt, Dictionary of the Economic
Products of India, from which the notes that follow are adapted.

53896. Amakanthus gangeticus L. Amaranthaceae. Amaranth.

A small annual, common in Bengal and Assam and now extensively
cultivated in many parts of the world as a green vegetable. The leaves
and tender stalks are made into a curry by all classes of natives. The
young stems are sometimes used as a substitute for asparagus on the
English table. {Vol. 1, p. 212.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34457.

53897. Amabanthtjs paniculatus L. Amaranthacese. Amaranth.

A heavily fruiting, short-season crop, one of the most important
sources of food to the hill tribes of India. Although, no doubt, the young
tops are to a certain extent oaten as a vegetable, the small seed is the
product for which it is cultivated. {Yol. 1, p. 211.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44178.

53898. Chenopodium album L. Chenopodiacese.

A plant common throughout the tropic and temperate Himalaj'as,
ascending to 12 000 feet from Kashmir to Sikkim and to 14.000 feet in
Tibet ; it is general in the plains of India. This plant is cultivated by
the hill tribes on the higher western Himalayas, and the wild plant is
also regularly collected and eaten as a potherb and green vegetable.
The seed of the cultivated plant is the principal product, but the leaves
and twigs are also eaten as a spinach. It is entirely a rain crop, and
attains a height of 6 feet. The leaves are rich in mineral matter, par-
ticularly potash salts. They likewise contain a considerable quantity of
albuminoids and other compounds of nitrogen. The seeds are said to
be superior to buckwheat. {Vol. 2, p. 265.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51214.

53899 to 53901. CucuMis meld L. Cucurbitacei3e. Muskmelon.

53899. Siceet melon. An herbaceous climber, said to be native to
northwestern India, Baluchistan, and west tropical Africa ; exten-
sively cultivated for its fruit in the sandy basins of rivers. The
fruit is round, green or yellowish, the skin covered with a network
of raised brown lines. The fruit is eaten uncooked in a variety of

1 It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and
other plants used In these inventories are those which the material bore when received
bv the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and, further, that the printing of
such names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this coun-
try. As the different varieties are studied, their identity fully established, their en-
trance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in
American literature becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing In
these inventories will in many cases undoubtedly be changed by the specialists interested
in the various groups of plants and the forms of the names brought into harmony with
recognized American codes of nomenclature.

31229—23 2 6

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53896 to 53908— Continued.

ways. The pulp is usually sweetish and pleasant and is eaten
by Europeans as well as by natives. A sweet edible oil is ob-
tained from the seeds, and the seeds and fruit pulp are used
medicinally. {Vol. 2, p. 627.)

53900. Var. utilissima. A form cultivated in Bengal, the North-
west Provinces, and the Punjab during the hot weather and the
rains. The fruit varies from short oval or cylindric to elongate,
2 to 5 feet long, and is either straight or curved like some varie-
ties of cucumber. It varies in color from dark green to nearly
white, usually changing to a bright-orange color when ripe. When
young it is much eaten by Europeans in the Northwest Provinces
in lieu of cucumbers, being in season long before that vegetable,
but not so highly flavored. When little more than half grown
they are pickled ; when ripe they have much the flavor of the
melon, and will keep for several months if carefully gathered and
hung up. They are also eaten raw and are much used in curries.
A sweet edible oil is obtained from the nutritious seeds, which are
also ased medicinally. {Vol. 2, p. 631.)

53901. Received as Cucumts monwrdica.

53902. LuFFA ACUTANGULA (L.) Roxb. Cucurbitacese. Gourd.

A climber, native to northwest India, Sikkim, Assam, and eastern
Bengal. The fruit is highly esteemed by natives and is eaten in cur-
ries or dressed with clarified butter. When half grown it is one of the
best indigenous Indian vegetables, peeled, boiled, and dressed with but-
ter, pepper, and salt. When fully developed it is about a foot long, but
if allowed to grow longer than 4 inches it rapidly deteriorates in qual-
ity. The fruits, seeds, and leaves are used medicinally, and the dried
fibrous rind is used as a brush for sizing paper. {Vol. 5, p. 94.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51230.
53903. LuFFA CYLiNDRiCA (L.) Roemer. Cucurbitacese. Gourd.

{L. aegyptiaca Mill.)

A native of India, cultivated or naturalized in most hot countries of
the world. In India it is common everywhere and is often cultivated,
especially on the plains. The fruit, which is smaller than that of L.
acutangiila, is edible and is similarly used in curries, etc., by the natives.
An oil is obtained from the seeds ; the seeds are used medicinally ; and
the dry fruit, which is filled with an interwoven network of fiber, is
used as a flesh brush in Turkish baths. {Vol. 5, p. 96.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49163.

53904. MiRABiLis JALAPA L. Nyctagiuaceae.

A yellow, purple, or magenta flowered plant cultivated or spontaneous
over the greater part of India, being equally plentiful in the hotter
valleys of the northwest Himalayas, from the plains up to 7,000 feet,
and in the far east in Bengal, Manipur, and Burma. The plant is often
so prevalent near village sites as to exclude all other vegetation. The
leaves are said to be largely used as a vegetable at Ooson in the Salem
District. The powdered root and seeds are used in cosmetics, and the
root and leaves are used medicinally. {Vol. 5, p. 253.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47589.

53905, OciMUii TENUiFLOEUii L. Menthacea;.
(0. sanctum L.)

A somewhat shrubby herbaceous plant found throughout India, Burma,
and Ceylon and distributed in the Malay Archipelago, Australia, western
Asia, and Arabia ; it is cultivated occasionally as a potherb by Europeans,
for which purpose it is very useful. The leaves, seeds, and flowers are
used in native medicine. {Vol. 5, p. 444"-)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 7

53896 to 53908— Contimied.

53906. RuMEX MARiTiMus L. Polygonacere.

An annual common in marshes in Assam, Bengal, and the plains of
northern India. In the Punjab Himalayas it is found in similar localities
up to 12,000 feet. It is distributed to Europe, Asia, North Africa, and
North and South America. Tlie plant has cooling properties and is often
eaten by natives as a potherb especially in the warm weather. The
leaves are used medicinally. {Vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 591.)

53907. RuMEX vEsicARius L. Polygonaceje.

An annual 6 to 12 inches high, native to the western Punjab, the Salt
Range, and the Transindus Hills and cultivated throughout India as a
vegetable; it is eaten either raw or cooked. It is usually grown in patches
near a well and may be procured almost all the year round. The entire
plant is used medicinally. {Vol. 6, pt. 1, p. 592.)

53908. Trichosanthes anouina L. Cucurbitaceae.

An annual creeper which probably was originally wild in India or the
Indian Ai-chipelago. It is cultivated throughout India as a rainy season
crop for its long cucumberlike fruits, which are cooked and eaten as a
vegetable, either boiled or in curries. When young it is prettily striped
with wliite and green ; when ripe it varies in length from 1 to 3 feet
and is of a brilliant orange color. If gathered when very young, less
than 4 inches in length, and cut into thin strips, it may be cooked
in the same way as French beans and forms a very fair substitute for
that vegetable. {Vol. 6, pt. J,, p. 81.)

' For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51824.

53909. Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees and Arn. Poacese.

Bamboo.

From Dehra Dun, India. Seeds presented by R. S. Hole, forest botanist.
Forest Research Institute and College. Received July 29, 1921.

The common bamboo of the eastern Himalayas with large stems 3 to 6 inches
in diameter, rather hollow and not always straight, but used for every variety
of purpose. This bamboo grows gregariously on hillsides up to 3.000 feet, and
the stems are 40 to 60 feet high. They often grow low and tangled instead
of straight ; the bamboo may be recognized by this characteristic and by the
very thick shoots which grow out at the nodes. The young shoots are eaten.
(Adapted from Gamble, A Manual of Indian Timbers, p. 430.)

A forest growth of this edible bamboo is shown in Plate I.

For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 48266.

53910 to 53912.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky,
Jardin d'Acclimatation. Received July 19, 1921. Quoted notes by
Doctor Proschowsky.

53910. Centaueea canariensis Willd. Asteracese.

"A rather large bush which is very drought resistant. AVhen covered
with, its large purple flowers it is rather ornamental."

Native to the island of Teneriffe, Canary Islands.

53911. Centaurea ragusina L. Asteracese.

"An exceedingly ornamental bushy Dalmatian plant with yellow flower
heads and white silky-tomentose foliage, sometimes nearly 6J feet
across, which grows on almost perpendicular rocks and on walls of
masonry where it is planted or naturalized, since it is not wild here."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48027.

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53910 to 5391 a— Continued.

53912. Trikolium repeks L. Fabacese. White clover.

" On the very few flat meadowlands along the lowest part of the little
river Var the herbaceous growth is cut five times yearly, green fodder
being very much in demand in this exceedingly dry climate, so I could
not find any ripe seeds on the plants which are found here and there
on these little meadows. But with my two sous I started on an excur-
sion and found a few scattered plants on somewhat drier ground, though
apparently it does not exist on the sunburnt hillsides. We managed to
gather a few seeds more or less ripe. Perhaps you may find, after all,
that the plant growing here may be more drought resistant than the ordi-
nary clovers. We have had no rain of any importance since Sep-
tember."

53913 and 53914. Trifolium spp. Fabacese.

From Melbourne. Victoria. Seeds purchased from F. H. Brunning. Re-
ceived August 2, 1921.

53913. TErFOLiUM feagifeeum L. Strawberry clover.

" Tarwei variety." {Brunning.)

" A creeping perennial clover of possil)Ie value as a forage and
lawn plant in the cooler and intermountain regions of the United
States." (F. N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29263.

53914. Trifolium subtereaneum li. Subterranean q^over.

" One of the most nutritious plants known to agriculture, indigenous
to Britain, found growing on dry, sandy, gravelly soil. The steins grow
over each other to a depth of 6 or 7 inches, the lower ones being as
healthy as those above." (Brunning.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52335.
53915 to 53917.

From Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Sr. Ad. Tonduz, Di-
reccion General de Agricultura. Received June 29, 1921. Numbered
July, 1021. Quoted notes by Sr. Tonduz.

53915 and 53916. Triticum aestivum L. Poace*. Comnion wheat.

(T. vidgare Vill.)

53915. " Xo. 107h. From San Miguel Acatan, Huehuetenango."

53916. "No. 108. Trigo sipac. From Patzum, Chimaltenango."
53917. PisuM SATivL'M L. Fabacert!. Garden pea.

" Xo. 9S. From San Pedro las Huertas, Sacatepequez.'

53918. Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. Asteracese.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Plants presented by the director of
the Botanic Gardens, Asuncion, Paraguay, through D. S. Bullock,
agricultural trade commissioner. United States Department of Agri-
culture, American Embassy, Buenos Aires. Received July 25, 1921.

" This plant has been the subject of at least two rather detailed researches,
as follows: Rasenack, P., Uber die Siiss-stoffe des Eupatorium rebaudianum
und des Siissholzes, in Arbeiten aus dem Kaiserlichen Gesundheitsamte, 28
(1908), 420-443, and Dieterich, Karl, Uber die Bestandteile der Paraguay-
Siiss-stoffpflanze Eupatorium rebaudianum, Kaa-Hee, und ihre pharma-
zeutLsche Verwertbarkeit, in Pharmazeutische Zentrallialle, 50 (1909), 435-
440; 458-462.

" The latter reported the presence of two gluensides, rebaudin and eupatorin,
whereas Rasenack found only one, which he terms only eupatoriumsiiss-stofl.
Both investigators were interested in this material as a possible substitute

Inventory 68, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

The Edible Bamboo
hamiltonii

OF THE Eastern Himalayas. cDendrocalamus
Nees and Arn., S. p. I. No. 53909.)

Like several other bamboos the young shoots of this species are a delicious vegetable. They
suggest gigantic asparagus tips, but are more firm and crisp in texture. For its valuable
timber, as well as for its edible shoots , the species is worthy of trial in the southern United States,
where the Asiatic bamboos promise to become of economic importance. (Photographed by
J. F. Rock, Berjan Forest Reserve, Assam, February, 1921; P22721FS.)

Inventory 68, Seeds and_Plants Imported.

PLATE II.

One of the Handsomest Flowering Trees of the Tropics. (Spa-

THODEA CAMPANULATA BEAUV.. S. P. I. NO. 53983.)

The Torrid Zone is famous for its flowering trees, some of which are gorgeous in the extreme.
Like the royal poinciana, the amherstia, and the browneas, Spathodea campanulata bears
flaming-red flowers of striking beautv. It succeeds in southern Florida and is highly es-
teemed in Hawaii. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Cocoanut Grove, Fla., April 15,
1916; P16718FS.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 9

for licorice, but determined that the active principles were not closely allied
to glycyrrhizin. Dieterich reports that the glucosides are present in very
small quantities, that their isolation is rather expensive and attended by
consi(lcral)Ie diflicuUy, and that the crude preparation comparable to licorice
extract is with difficulty soluble and has a very bitter aftertaste. He states
also that the plant is a very small one which occurs only in (lie mountainous
regions of I'araguay. For these reasons he is very skeptical as to its potential
commercial value, although both he and Rasenack suggest the advisability of
cultivation experiments outside of South America." {E. E. Stanford.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47515.

53919. Datura suaveolens Humb. and Bonpl. Solanacese.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds pi'esented by Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, chief,
Plant Breeding Station. Received August 6, 1921.

".\ plant native to Minas Geraes and Sao Paulo, Brazil, connnon in the
Antilles, and nuich cultivnted in the Tropics and in conservatories for its very
large nodding white tlowers. Distinguished from Datura arhorea and D. ruizii
by its inflated 5-toothed calyx and its long slender fusiform fruit." {W. E.
Safford. )

A handsome plant 15 to 20 feet high, with smooth elliptic leaves, downy
ben'.>ath ; sometimes 300 of the very large pure-white sweet-scented pendent
flowers are open at once. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d scr., vol. 2.
p. 5!)3.)

53920 and 53921.

From Chester, England. Seeds purchased from James Hunter. Received.
August 5, 1921.

53920. Anthyllis vulneraria L. Fabacere. Kidney vetch,

A perennial plant found wild over a large part of Europe. It grows
naturally along roadsides, wherever the soil is dry and thin and the sub-
soil calcareous. It was first introduced into cultivation by a German
peasant about 40 years ago. (Adapted from Division of Agj'ostology
Circular 6, p. 7.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 7721.

53921. Sanguisorba minor Scop. Rosacese. Burnet.
(Poterium sanguisorta L.)

The " salad burnet," an exceedingly hardy and long-lived perennial
native to France, up to 2 feet high ; the young leaves, resembling the
cucumber in flavor, are used as a salad. (Adapted from Robinson, The
Vegetable Garden, p. 116.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29800.

53922. Cocos nucifera L. Phoenicacese. Coconut palm.

From Buitenzorg. .lava. Seeds presented by Dr. W. IM. Docters van Leeu-
wen, director, Botanic Garden. Received August 11, 1921.

Probably tlie same as S. P. I. No. 52S54, but we have as yet no information
which permits us to identify it unquestionably with that number.

53923. PoLYALTHiA LONGiEOLiA (Sonner.) Benth. and Hook. An-

nonacesB.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Plants presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge,
department of botnny and forestry, exper'ment station of the Hawaiian
Sugar Planters' Association. Received August 11, 1021.

" An excellent street tree which would grow well in Florida and even farther-
north, as it occurs as far north as As'<jim." (J. F. Rock.)

10 SEEDS AKD PLANTS IMPORTED.

63924. DioscoREA eschlenta (Lour.) Burkill. Dioscoreacese.

Lesser yam.

From Barbados, British West Indies. Tubers presented by J. R. Bovell,
Director of Agriculture. Received August 1, 1921.

" This Buck yam lias a delicious flavor, and persons growing yams would be
vpell advised to trj' to obtain a few tubers when the next planting season comes
around." {Report of Department of Agriculture, Barbados, 1919-20.)

" This is a white-fleshed yam of excellent quality. The skin is smooth and
thin but tough ; the variety should be a good .shipper. The tubers are cylin-
drical in shape and rather small." {R. A. Young.)

53925. DioscoREA latifolia Benth. Dioscoreaceae. Acom.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tubers presented by D. S. Bullock, agri-
cultural trade commissioner, United States Department of Agriculture.
American Embassy. Received July 28, 1921.

" Papa de aire en parral (climbing air potato)." {Bullock.)

" A yam which produces its crop of edible tubers along the vine, in the axils
•of the leaves instead of under ground. According to I. H. Burkill. it is of
African origin and is called acom. Mx-. Burkill states that it is very closely
allied to D. bulhifera. The vine is round stemmed and the leaves cordate. The
variety is not a very strong grower. The tubers are angular, brownish gray
in color, thin but tough skinned, and in form resemble the liver of fowl,
whence arises the name ' turkey-liver yam * by which the variety is known
in some parts of Brazil. The tubers weigh from a fraction of an ounce to as
much as a pound each, depending upon age and the conditions of growth ;
they keep exceedingly well. The quality of the tubers is fair when they are
properly prepared for the table. The cooked tubers are rather firm but mealy.
Boiled in the skin the yellowish flesh is of unpleasantly strong flavoi*. but
when the tubers are pared, cut into pieces, and holed, the objectionable quality
is removed. The boiled yam is al.so very good when slightly fried." {R. A.
Young.)

53926 and 53927.

From Africa. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer
of the Department of Agriculture. Received August, 1920, and numberec]
July, 1921. Quoted notes by Doctor Shantz.

53926. Crotalaria sp. Fabacefe.

"(No. 1186. Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenia. British East Africa. July 11.
1920.) A Crotalaria with small clustered pods."

53927. Crotalaria sp. Fabacese.

"(No. 1187. Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenia, British East Africa. July 11.
1920. A Crotalaria with large bladder pods and seeds one-eighth to one
fourth of an inch across."

53928. Leptospermum scoparium nichollii (Darr.- Smith) Turrill.
Myrtacese.

From Richmond, Victoria. Seeds presented by F. H. Baker. Received
August 13, 1921.

A red-flowered variety of this very abundant tree or shrub, the beautiful
colonial counterpart of the English broom, or gorse, sometimes 30 feet in
height. Early voyagers and colonists sometimes used its pungent leaves in
place of tea. The whole plant, including leaves, flowers, fruit, and young
shoots, is highly aromatic, and the oil which it contains perhap.^, in the future,
will be put to some useful purpose. The wood is largely used for fences and
firewood. The Maoris made use of it for their paddles and spears, and a
hunch of the twigs makes an excellent broom. (Adapted from Laing and Black-
well, Plants of New Zealand, p. 212.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48168.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 11

53929. CouEPiA sp. Eosacese.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by Mrs. A. L. Zeled6n.
Received July 20, 1921.

Small South American tree bearing clusters of numerous white or cream-
colored flowers. The fruits of a number of species ai*e eaten. (Adapted from
Lindley, A Treasury of Botany, vol. 1, p. S^i.)

53930 to 53939. So ja max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soybean.

(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

From Harbin, Manchuria, China. Seeds procured by Douglas Jenkins,
American consul. Received July 22, 1921.

"A collection of soy beans from the Grace-American International Corpora-
tion." {Jenkins.)

For experiment by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

53930. No. 1. 53935. No, 6.

53931. No. 2. 53936. No. 7.

53932. No. 3. 53937. No. 8.

53933. No. Jf. 53938. No. 9.

53934. No. 5. 53939. No. 10.

53940. Ltcopersicon esculentum Mill. Solanacese. Tomato.

From San Bernardo, Chile. Seeds presented by Sr. Salvador Izquierdo.
Received July 22, 1921.

" Seeds of the better varieties cultivated in Santa Ines. I have not observed
any diseases in these varieties and they are very hardy and productive."
(Isquierdo.)

53941 to 53943. Capsicuim annuum L. Solanacese.

Red pepper.

From Valencia, Spain. Seeds purchased through John R. Putnam, Ameri-
can consul. Received July 2S, 1921. Quoted notes, except as otherwise
noted, by Don Rafael Jauini, agronomical engineer. Province of Valencia.

53941. " Morron. The variety almost universally employed for the best
grades of canned peppers." {Putnam.)

"A rather coarse, small-bearing variety, greatly liked for export on
account of the pleasing appearance of its large, long, fleshy sweet fruits,
which are suitab]e for preserving and roasting."

53942. " Largo. A variety also used in certain cases for canning."
{Putnam.)

"A red, sweet variety."

53943. " Pimiento de Bola. A large sweet variety." {Putnam.)
"A fine, sweet variety, greatly liked for preserving."

53944 to 53946.

From Kulara. North Queensland, Australia. Seeds presented by J. A.
Hamilton. Received July 28, 1921.

53944. Canna edulis Ker. Cannaceie. Edible canna.

"A handsome red-flowered canna, 8 to 9 feet high, cultivated in Aus-
tralia for its rootstocks. which yield the Queensland arrowroot of com-
merce and are edible and palatable when properly cooked. When boiled
for 30 minutes and then mashed they are said to be a good substitute
for the potato. The species is also said to outyield the potato two to
one. The tops have been used as forage." {Da rid Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46821.

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53944 to 53946— Continued.

53945, RuBus sp. Rosacese. Raspberry.

"A wild ever-bearing raspberrj' wliich has an inferior but pleasant
flavor." (Hamilton.)

53946. ZiNziBKK sp. Zinziberacea?. Ginger.

"A wild ginger which likes well-drained gravelly soil with plenty of
hnmus and partial shade." (Hamilton.)

53947 and 53948. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Poacese.

(Setaria italica Beauv.) Millet.

From Tokyo, Japan. Seeds purchased from Dr. T. Watase, The Tokyo
Plant, Seed & Implement Co. Received July 28, 1921.

" The most important species of the genus Chaetochloa. It is called
millet or, to distinguish it from other kinds of millet, foxtail millet.
]Millet is an erect annual, 2 to 4 feet tall, with a dense bristly yellow
or purple head." (A. S. Hitchcock.)

53947. " Kunitomi Uruchi." (Watase.)

53948. " Tnmagaira o nagaho. Mochi.'" (^yatase.)

53949 and 53950. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From Coimbatore, Madras, India. Cuttings presented by T. S. Venkatra-
man, acting government sugar-cane expert, Agricultural College. Re-
ceived July 29, 1921.

" Disease-free material of varieties now growing in India, that mature there
in 10 months, according to Mr. Padhye, an Indian student at the Louisiana
State University, who is very enthusia.stic about these canes and thought that
they would be valuable here." (TF. G. Taggart, Louisiana Sugar Station.)

53949. Manjav. 53950. Striped Mauritius.

53951 to 53954. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Solanacese.

Tomato.

From Buenos Aires. Argentina. Seeds presented by Sr. TomSs Amadeo,
director general, Ministro de Agricultura de la Nacio. Received July 30,
1921. Quoted notes by Sr. Amadeo.

Seeds of cultivated tomatoes for testing for resistance to leaf-spot and other
diseases.

53951. "From the School of Agriculture of Mendoza."

53952. " Tomate de Genova, cultivated in the School of Agriculture of
Casilda."

53953. "From the experimental plantation of Pureta de Diaz (Salta) "

53954. " From the School of Agriculture of Cordoba."

53955. Citrus sp. Rutacese.

From Ichang, Hupeh, China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received February 25, 1918.
Numbered July, 1921.

"Looks like a lemon, about 2* inches through and 3 inches long." (TF. T.
Sioingle. )

53956 and 53957.

From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Seeds presented by Dr. I. B. Pole
Evans. Division of Botany. Received July 21, 1921.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921.

13

53956 and 53957— Continued.

53956. Panicum maximum Jacq. Poace?e. Guinea grass.

" Buff els rirass. An indigenous grass received from nortliwestexn
Transvaal wliicli is liiglily relislied by game and domestic animals."
(C. y. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50081.

53957. Urochloa brachyura Stapf. Poacese. Grass.

"A native of northeastern Transvaal, wliere the seed was collected.
This srrass is always the one most sought after by wild game and domestic
animals." (C. V. Piper.)

53958 to 53977.

From Tokyo. .Japan. Seeds presented by Dr. M. Okada, through Dr. A.
Hrdlicka, United States National Museum. Received August 5, 1921.

Welsh onion.

53958. Alltujc F^sTrr.osr^f I.. Uiliacere.
yegi.

53959. Beta vitlgaris L. Chenopodiacese.
Al^a tojislia (red variety).

53960. Brassica juncea (U.) Cass. Brassicacese.
Takana.

53961. Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicacese.
Shiro kekJcyusai.

53962. Brassica sp. Brassicaceae.
Santosai (Shantung ts'ai).

53963. Brassica sp. Brassicacese.
Aka kahura (red turnip).

53964. Brassica sp. Brassicacese.
Midzuna (water rape).

53965. Bkassica sp. Brassicacese.
Okabura (large turnip).

53966. Brassica sp. Brassicacese.
Shogoin kaiti (turnip).

53967. Chrysanthemum coronarium L. Asteracese.
Kikuvw.

53968. CucuMis sativus L. Cucurbitacese.
Sawmaime fushinashi kiuri.

53969. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Fabacese.
Sandomame.

53970. PisuM AEVENSE L. Fabacese.
Saija endo.

53971 to 53973. Rapeianus satrus L. Brassicacese,

53971. Early nonblooming all-season radish.

53972. Natsu daikon (summer radisli).

53973. Ncrima onagamariyiri daikon,.
53974. Brassica sp. Brassicacese.

Aka daikmi (red radish).
31229—23 3

Beet.

Chinese mustard.

Pai ts'ai.

Mustard.

Mustard.

Mustard.

Mustard.

Mustard.

Cucumber.

Common bean.

Field pea.

Badish.

Mustard.

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

53958 to 53977— Continued.

53975 and 53976. Raphanus sativus L. Brassicacete. Radish.

53975. Shoffoin daikon. 53976. iliyashige daiJcon.

53977. SoLANUM MELONGENA L. SolanacefK. Eggplant.

Sandowara nagannsu.

53978. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Chefoo, Shantung, China. Seeds presented by A. Siigden, through
Lester Maynard, American consul. Received August 5, 1921.

" Glutinous rice which I got about 60 miles inland, which is said to be
specially good of its kind." (Sugden.)

53979. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)

From Chefoo, Shantung, China. Presented by A. Sugden. Received
August 6, 1921.

" Shantung is a bi-aid-producing place. The braid is made chiefly from
wheat straw, and I am sending you a sample of the straw and some seeds
of the wheat from which the straw is produced." (Sugden.)

53980. Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott. Araceae. Taro.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Tubers presented by Dr. W. M. Docters van
Leeuwen, director, Botanic Garden. Received August 8, 1921.

"The variety Talus Ketan is softer and esteemed more highly than the
ordinary form of taro." (Dr. J. J. Smith, acting director.)

"A taro having petioles of an even pale green; blade shaded with lighter
and darker green, without petiolar spot. The plant produces slender rhizomes
which run on the surface of tlie ground." (R. A. Young.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21263.

53981 and 53982.

From Foochow, Fukien, China. Seeds presented by C. R. Kellogg, Fukien
Christian University. Received August 11, 1921.

53981. Medicago lupulina L. Fabacete.

Yellow trefoil, a native of Europe and Asia, is often called bla^k
medic from the fact that its seed pods when ripe are black.

In addition to supplying the soil with humus and available nitrogen
for the use of succeeding crops, the green plants form an excellent
cover for the otherwise bare ground during the winter, thus retarding
the gullying action and erosion of the winter rains. When turned
under for soil improvement, a marked effect can usually be noted in
the yields of the succeeding crops. Yellow trefoil is better adapted for
pasturage than for hay, owing to its tendency to lodge, even when
grown in a comparatively thick stand. All kinds of stock do well on
yellow-trefoil pasture, since it furnishes very nutritious grazing.
(Adapted from note by J. M. Westgate and H. S. Coe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31395.

53982. Myrica rubra Sieb. and Zucc. Myricacese. Yang mae.

" The beautiful dark-purple fruits are the size of crab apples and can
be eaten out of hand or made into compotes, pies, sirup, and wine.
There is great variation in the habit and productivity of the trees and
also in the color, size, and taste of the fruits. The trees are evergreen
and thrive best in well-drained rocky terraces. The localities that will
best suit them in the United States will probably be the southern sec-
tions of the Gulf Coast States and the milder parts of California.
Chinese name yang mae." (F. N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48000.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 15

53983. Spathodea campanulata Beauv. Bignoniacese.

From IMaya.miez. Porto liico. Seeds presented by D. W. May, in charge,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received August 13, 1921.

The tropical African fountain or iidip tree, which is of medium size but
occasionally roaches a height of 70 or SO feet, bears dark-green pinnate loaves
and at the ends of the branches large bright orange-red llowers with golden
yellow margins. The ground beneath the trees is often thickly covered with
the exceedingly striking and handsome flowers. The unf)pened flowers contain
a quantity of water, which gives it the name fountain tree in India where
it is cultivated as an ornamental shade tree. The whitish Huffy seeds fill a
boat-shai)ed capsule which is 10 to 12 inches long: (Adapted from Rock^
Ornamental Trees of Hawaii, p. 193.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42373.

A cluster of flowers from this tree is shown in Plate II,

53984. Lycopersicon esculenttxm Mill. Solanacese. Tomato.

From Uitenhage, Cape Province, Union of South Africa. Seeds presented
by Hugh Magennis, Doom Koms Farm, through Fred. J. Pritchard,
United States Department of Agriculture. Received August 16, 1921.

Introduced for experimental purposes.

" The wild tomato found growing in the region of Uitenhage, received from
Hugh IMagennis." {Pritchard.)

" Resistant to diseases at Uitenhage ; red in color, small, round, about 1 inch
in diameter; bears in clusters of 5 to 7; very fruitful, but more seed than
flesh; fond of moist situations, rapid growing." (Magennis.)

53985. Trifolium glomeratum L. Fabaceae. Cluster clover.

From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Seeds presented by Law, Somner
& Co. Received August 16, 1921.

" This clover is useful only because it grows fairly well in sour soils, low in
phosphate content, when these soils first come into cultivation and before the
other clovers have established themselves." (W. J. Spafford, Superintendent of
Experimental Work.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53007.

53986. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Helsingfors, Finland. Seeds presented by A. F. Tigerstedt. Received
August 17, 1921.

" The timothy seed used in my estate since time immemorial, the same kind
that is used everywhere else here in southei'n Finland." {Tigerstedt.)

53987. SojA max (L.) Piper. Fabaceae. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim,)

From Aizu-Wakamatu, Japan. Seeds presented by Rev. Christopher Noss.
Received August 17, 1921.

" One of the largest seeded soy beans that has yet come into the department.
Very similar to the yachi variety from Japan." {W. J. Morse.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49834.

53988. Clitoria ternatea L. Fabaceae.

From Brooksville, Fla. Seeds sent in from the Plant Introduction Garden,
Brooksville, Fla. Received August 19, 1921.

"A double-flowered form of this interesting semitropical vine. The pea-
shaped flowers are produced in the axils of the leaves and are of a beautiful
deep-blue color. It is one of the most attractive of the smaller flowering vines."
{Peter Bissct.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51924.

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

53989. Catalpa bungei Meyer. Bignoniacese,

From Nanking. Kiangsu, China. Seeds presented l)y J. L. Buck, acting
dean. College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Nanking. Re-
ceived August 17, 1921.

" Seeds collected in the first Kiangsu Provincial Forest Station, Ming Tomb,
Nanking. A tree with white pink-dotted flowers which are edilile when cooked.
The bark and leaves are used in medicine. Tlie soft, light wood is easily .split
when newly cut. but durable when thoroughly dried : it is used mostly for
building purposes and for making furniture, carts, coffins, window sashes, and
for carving. It would probably be valuable for fence posts." (Buck.)

5S9S0 to 53995.

From Ecuador. Collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of
the Department of Agriculture. Received August 15, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Popenoe.

53S90. Ananas sativl's Schult. f. Bromeliacete. Pineapple.

"(No. 641. Milagro, near Guayaquil, Ecuador. July 20, 1921.) Mila-
f/ro pineapple. Plants from the Hacienda Valdez. near Milagro, about
35 kilometers from Guayaquil.

"The pineapples of Guayaquil have long been famous in tropical
America for their superior quality. They are i-ultlvated commercially
in the vicinity of Milagro, whence they are brouglit to the port in large
quantities. A few are sent down the coast to Peru. As far as I can
see, the variety is either Smooth Cayenne or very close to it; on the
chance that it is not identical I am sending these suckers, which should
be tested in Hawaii and Porto Rico.

" The plant is vigorous, with smooth leaves reaching up to .3 feet in
len2:th. The fruits, which sometimes weigh as much as 8 or 10 pounds
but more commonly do not exceed 4 pounds, are oblong to oblong-oval
in form, slightly narrower toward the apex than at the base. \Yhen
ripe they are green on the surface: the flesh is white, very abimdantly
juicy, of tender, melting texture, and of delicately aromatic, sweet, very
agreeable flavor. This is an excellent pineapple for use as a dessert
fruit. I am inclined to think that it may prove to have slightly better
shipping qualities than the strain of Smooth Cayenne which has been
grown in Florida."

53991. Fuchsia sp. Onagracese.

"(No. 6.37a. From La R'nconada, Ecuador. .Tune 10. 1921.) Seeds
of Zarcillejo. A half-climbing wild shrub from the mountains of Carchi
Province, where it grows at altitudes of 10.000 to 12.000 feet. It bears
handsome scarlet flowers about 2 inches long and should be sufficiently
hardy for cultivation in California."

53992. Salvia sagittata Ruiz and Pav. Menthacese. Sage.

"(No. 636a. Road between Cayambe and Ibarra, Ecuador, ilay 20,
1921.) Seeds of a handsome blue-flowered salvia from the road in the
mountains between Cayambe and Ibarra in northern Ecuador, where it
grows abundantly at altitudes of 8.000 to 9.000 feet. The plant is
slender and reaches 3 feet in height: the deep-blue flowers, about 14
inches long, are produced in considerable numbers and make the species
worthy of a trial in the United States."

53993. SoLANUM BKEViroLiuM Humb. and Bonpl. Solanaceoe.

"(No. 639a. From La Rinconada, Ecuador. .Tune 5, 1921.) Seeds
of a slender, attractive climbing plant from the high paramo near the
Hacienda La Rinconada. in the Province of Carchi. where it grows at
altitudes of 10.000 to 12,000 feet. Its leaves are small and abundantly
produced; the flowers are white, star shaped, half an inch broad, and
are followed by roundish, deep orange-colored fruits up to an inch long.
The slender stems send out adventitious roots, which enable them to
clinix with security to tree trunks and large rocks. The species may
be useful in California and Florida to cover walls and fences. It is a

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 17

53990 to 53995— Continued.

perennial, and while not a large grower, will probably reach a height
of 10 feet at least. Since it grows npon the high paramo, it should
withstand at least several degrees of frost."

53994. RiBES PUNCTATUM Ruiz and Pav. Grossulariacese. Currant.

"(No. 63Sa. Hacienda La Rinconada, Ecuador. June n, 102L) Seeds
of the wild Andean currant from the Province of Carchi. Altitude about
11,.^>00 feet.

"A shrub reaching a height of 6 feet, with broadly ovate, subcrenate
leaves truncate at the base, serrate and sometimes slightly lobed, and
about an inch long. The round orange-yellow fruits, rarely more than
a quarter of an inch in diameter, are borne on axillary racemes about 2
inches long. They are subacid and not very agreeable in flavor and
little used by the inhabitants of the region in which they grow.

" In general appearance, both of plant and fruit, this species is strik-
ingly suggestive of our cultivated currants. It will be of interest in the
United States because of its relationship with the latter, and it may
perhaps be used in producing a good variety of currant suitable for regions
where our pre.sent cultivated sorts will not succeed."

A fruiting branch of this Andean currant is shown in Plate III.

53995. Rlibus adenotrichos Schlecht. Rosacea). Blackberry.

"(No. 640a. Hacienda La Rinconada, Ecuador. June 10, 1921.)
2Iora hlanca (white blackberry), from the Province of Carchi, at an
altitude of about 10,500 feet. This species of Rubus is low growing and
half shrubby in habit, sending up canes to a height of 6 or 8 feet. The
stems are light green and covered with short stiff hairs; the leaves are
composed of 5 ovate-acuminate to oblong-acuminate, finely serrate,
glabrate leaflets 3 to 4 inches long. The white flowers, about an inch
broad, are borne in many-flowered panicles up to a foot long. The
fruits are abundantly produced ; they are oblong to oval, up to three-
quarters of an inch long, and cream white when ripe. The drupelets are
small and numerous and closely set together ; the seeds are small and
give little trouble when the fruit is eaten. The flavor of this excellent
berry is sweet and pleasant ; the species, in fact, is one of the most
interesting and promising of all those which have been collected in South
America up to the present time. It should be given a careful trial in
the southern and western portions of the United States."

53996. DioscoREA TParioA L. f. Dioscoreacese. Yampi.

From Porto Rico. Tuber presented by J. A. McCutcheon, Federal Horti-
cultural Board, New York City, who obtained it from the Bean Trading
Co. Received September 3, 1921.

" This is apparently a purple-skinned strain of the Jamaica yampi. The
single tuber received was about 7 inches long by 3 inches in greatest diameter,
and nearly 1^ pounds in weight. The flesh is rather moist when cooked, of
good flavor, flue grained, and perfectly white." {R. A. Young.)

53997 to 54016. Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceas.

Sugar cane.

From Passoeroean, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. Ph. van Harreveld. direc-
tor, Sugar Experiment Station. Received August 6, 1921. Quoted notes
by Doctor van Harreveld.

" POJ is ' Proefstation. Oost Java' (Experiment Station, East Java), where
all the seedlings mentioned originated."

53997 to 54003. " These crossings, types, and their seedlings are toler-
ant to the mosaic disease."

53997. "J\o. 1376 POJ (crossing of Chunnee seedlings) =2/3 POJX
SCO POJ=(BIricl: Chcribo)}XChunnee)X {Black BonicoXChun-
nee) made at the station in 1906."

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

53997 to 54016— Continued.

53998. "Xo. 1507 POJ (crossing of Chunnee seedlings) =2i.? POJX
369 POJ={Blaclc ChcribonXChunnee) X {Black BorneoXChuti-
nee) made at the station in 1907."

53999. "Xo. 2631 POJ (direct Chunnee seedling) =EoesoemoXChun-
nee, made at the station in 1914."

54000. "No. 1410 POJ (direct Chunnee seedling) =^ Black CherihonX
Chunnee, made at the station in 1907."

54001. "No. 920 POJ (direct Chunnee seedling) = Black CherilonX
Chunnee, made at tlie station in IdOo."

54002. " Chunnee, British India, imported in 1895."

54003. " Zxcinga, Florida, imported in 1918."

54004. "No. 2690 POJ (cross between Kassoer,^ and Chunnee seed-
lingf^)=2366X2011={100XKassoer)X(213 POJX369 POJ), obtained
in 1916."

54005. "No. 26.55 POJ (diluted Kassoer seedlings) =222i P0JXEK2S=
(CherihonX Kassoer) XEK 28. These seedlings are to a slight degree
attacked by the j-ellow-stripe disease, but are of vigorous growth and
are planted with good results in the factory fields."

54006. " Yontanzan, Formosa, imported in lOl-o. The adult canes and
also the seedlings are tolerant to the mosaic disease."

54007 to 54009. "(Direct crossing with Kassoer type) Black Cherir
ion X Kassoer, obtained in 1911. Resistant to the yellow-stripe dis-
ease, but too slender for cane culture."

54007. " No. 2182 POJ." 54009. " No. 2210 POJ."

54008. "No. 2206 POJ."

54010. "No. 1J,99 POJ (crossing of Chunnee seedlings) =3So P0JX181
POJ— {100 POJXChunnec)X( Black CheribonXChunnee) made at the
station in 1907. The adult canes and also the seedlings are tolerant
to the mosaic disease."

54011. "No. 1984 POJ (cros.sing of Chunnee seedlings) =2i.3 POJ X3H9
POJ={Black ChcribonXChunnee) X {Black BorneoX Chunnee). Made
at the station in 1909. The adult canes and also the seedlings are
tolerant to the mosaic disease."

54012 and 54013. (Direct crossing with the Kassoer type) 100 POJ
X Kassoer, obtained in 1911. Resistant to the yellow-stripe disease,
but too slender for cane culture."

54012. " No. 2336 POJ." 54013. " No. 2366 POJ."

54014. "No. 2688 POJ (crossing between Kassoer and Chunnee seed-
lingf^)=2366X2011=^{}00XKassoer)X{213 POJX369 POJ), obtained
in 1916. This tj'pe shows innnunity to the yellow-stripe disease, but is
too .slender for cane culture."

54015. "No. 2367 POJ (direct crossing with Kassoer type)=100 POJX
Kassoer, obtained in 1911. Resistant to the yellow-stripe disease, but
too slender for cane culture."

54016. "No. 2233 POJ (direct crossing with the Kassoer tyi)e)=Black
CheribonX Kassoer, obtained in 1911. Resistant to the yellow -stripe
disease, but too slender for cane culture."

=■ " Kassoer is a cane found by Doctor Kruger in a wild state on Mount Tjerimai
in Java. Tiiis type is a sr>ontaneous crossing of the wild fiacchnrnm spontancum ;
S. oflicinaniiH seedlings, obtained at our station by crossing tlie two botanical species,
are of the same particular habit. All the types obtained are immune as^ainst the
yellow-stripe disease. All seedlings got from S. officinanim are tolerant to the yellow-
stripe disease."

Inventory 68, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE III.

A Fruiting Branch of the Andean Currant. (^Ribes punctatum
Ruiz and Pav., S. P. I. No. 53994.)

This wild currant from the high Andes of Ecuador is not of great economic value, but when
crossed with the cultivated currants of northern countries it maj- jield new forms whose
climatic requirements will be dilTerent from those of present-day horticultural varieties.
The Andean currant bears golden-yellow fruits in great abimdance and grows in cool
regions subject to heavy rainfall. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe, Hacienda La Rin-
conada, Ecuador, June 8, 1921; P18600FS.)

Inventory 68, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate IV.

The Huantuc, a Favorite Ornamental Plant of the Quichua Indians.
(Datura rose; Safford, S. p. I. No. 54049.)

Since prehistoric days the aboriginal inhabitants of the Andean region have cultivated the
Huantuc about their diminutive homes. The flower, wliich was a great favorite with the
Incas, varies in color from rich yellow to deep red, and it sometimes reaches 8 inches in length.
The plant grows to 15 or 18 feet in height and blooms profusely during most of the year.
It can be cultivated in subtropical regions such as California and Florida. (Photographed
by Wilson Popenoe, Hacienda La Rinconada, Ecuador, Jizne 9, 1921; P18603FS.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 19

54017. Attalea cohuxe Mart. Phcenicaceae. Cohune palm.

From Stann Creek, British Honduras. Stvils presented by J. M. Sutton,
Washington, D. C, who obtained them from Maxwell Kiddle, American
Palm Products Co., Ravenna, Ohio. Received August 11, 1921.

The fruit of this palm contains a kernel which yields about 40 per cent of an
oil that is said to be sui)erior to coconut oil. The cohune grows in the region
between southern IMexieo and Colonil)ia and attans its best development in
British Honduras, Guatemala, and the Hcmduras Ki'iuiblic. In the latter
countrj'- the soil of the forests is rich, marly, and of excellent quality. The
trees grow about 5 yards apart and the fruits form enormous bunches which
sometimes weigh as much as IC") pounds. The average yield of one tree is
1,000 nuts per annum, though some specimens will produce twice as many.
By means of etlier rather more than 40 per cent of oil can be extracted
from the kernel ; the cake contains 2.5 per cent of niti-ogen and can be used
as cattle food. Cohune oil saponifies easily and fvirnishes an odorless soap
which may iirove to be useful in the manufacture of tine soap. When freed
from tiber the fruit is 2 to 2* inches long ami about 1^ inches across. The
shell is very hard and is about one-fourth of an inch thick, while the kernel is
the size of a large nutmeg. Houses are thatched with the leaves of this palm ;
the leafstalks are woven with osiers and cord into fences and mats; the
pith of the centi'al stem can be used instead of cork for mounting insects ; cord
and hammocks are made from the filxn-s of the young leaves. The sap makes
a refreshing drink. (Adapted from La Hacienda, vol. 11, pp. 376-379.)

54018 to 54027. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese,

Sugar cane.

From Passoeroean, Java. Cuttings presented by Dr. Ph. van Harreveld,
director. Sugar Experiment Station. Received August 2A, 1921. Quoted
notes by Doctor van Harreveld.

" Free from yellow-stripe disease and sereh disease."

54018. "No. 36 POJ." 54023. "No. 862 POJ."

54019. "No. 100 POJ." 54024. "No. 979 POJ."

54020. "No. 139 POJ." 54025. "No. 1228 POJ."

54021. "No. 213 POJ." 54026. "No. 2379 POJ."

54022. "No. 228 POJ." 54027. " Kassoer."

54028. Prunus glandtjlosa Thimb. Amygdalacese. Plum.

From Rochester, N. Y. Seeds presented by John Dunbar, assistant super-
intendent. Department of Parks. Received August 26, 1921.

"A spreading shrub witli many slender twigs, growing to a height of 3 to 5
feet ; it flowers early in spring with a multitude of small rosy white flowers,
which are followed by an abundance of small fruits of purple-black color and
of fresh sour taste. These tiny cherries make excellent presei'ves. Cliinese
name, gai yuen tao (dwarf diminutive peach)." {F. N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46003.

54029 to 54031. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Com.mon

(T. vulgare Vill.) [wheat.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by Sr. Carlos D. Girola,
Director Honorario del Museo Agrlcola de la Sociedad Rural. Received
August 30, 1921. Quoted notes by Sr. Girola.

54029. " TJiUversal {Triticum sativum L. var. aristatnm subvar. uni-
versal Gir.), from Baigorrita in the Province of Buenos Aires."

54030. " Barleta, from Medanos in the Province of Buenos Aires."

54031. " Favoi'ito {Triticum sativum L. var. muticum subvar, favorito
Gir.), from Baigorrita in the Province of Buenos Aires."

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54032. Trifolium panormitanum Presl. Fabacese.

Sicilian clover.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received July
14, 1921.

"A fine winter forage plant of our humid prairies ; it will be interesting to
carry on crosses with TrifoUvin alcxandrimim or berseem. This Trifolium is
a relative of berseem and resembles it very much. I believe it to be a plant
capable of domestication by selection and cultivation." {Trabut.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47597.

*

54033. Ormosia hosiei Hemsl. and Wils. Fabacese,

From Chungking. Szechwan. China. Seeds presented by P. R. Josselyn,
American consul. Received August 12, 1921.

" The seeds were secured through the kindness of friends in Chengtu."
{Josselyn.)

" For high-grade cabinetwork, picture frames, and the very best furniture
the timber most highly esteemed in Szechwan is the * huny-tou, mu,' derived
from Ormosia hosiei, a tree allied to the Sophora. In the spring O. hosiei pro-
duces large panicles of white and pink pea-shaped flowers, and at all seasons
of the year it is a striking tree. The wood is heavier than water, of a rich-red
color, and beautifully marked. It is the most high priced of all local timbers
and is now very scarce. In north-central Szechwan it is still fairly common,
but on the Chengtu plain it is found only in temple grounds or over shrines.
The native name signifies ' red-bean tree ' the seeds being red and contained
in beanlike pods." {Wilson, A Naturalist in Western China, vol. 2, p. 21.)

54034. Passiflora macrocarpa JNIasters. Passifloracese.

From Santiago de las Vegas. Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. Mario Cal-
vino, director, Estacion Experimental Agronomica. Received September
1, 1921.

A Brazilian plant with a habit of growth almost like that of Passiflora
quadranc/ularis, from which it differs in its rounded leaves, 5 to 6 inches
long, heart-shaped at the base and short acuminate at the tip, stipules up to
2 inches long, and leafy bracts li inches wide and an inch long. The short,
fleshy flower tube bears violet petals.

The broad, even, dark-violet coronal filaments are red spotted, the large
3-lobed stigma is yellowish, and the styles white. The fruit is 8 to 9 inches
long and 5 to G inches in diameter, the largest fruit of all Passifloras.
(Adapted from Martins, Flora Brasiliensis, vol. 13, pt. 1, p. 597.)

54035. Passiflora ligularis Juss. Passifloraceae.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seed collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received July 2,
1921.

"A species of Passiflora cultivated in the highlands of Guatemala, up to alti-
tudes of 5,000 feet or more. The fruit is the size of a hen's egg, orange-yellow
when fully ripe, with a thick brittle shell inclosing a large number of small
thin seeds" surrounded by white gelatinous pulp. The flavor is delicate, aro-
matic, almost perfumed; certainly more delicate and agreeable than most of the
other Passifloras which produce edible fruits." {Wilson Popenoe.)

54036 and 54037. Cassia spp. Csesalpiniacese.

From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds presented by Hermano Apollinaire-Marie,
Institute de la Salle. Received September 1, 1921.

54036. Cassia tomentosa L. f.

"A beautiful ornamental tree of our savannas. It will grow in any
region where Eucalyptus globulus thrives." {Apollinaire-Marie.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 21

54036 and 54037— Continued.

A shrub or small treo, 10 to 12 feot hiirli. Avith oval-oblong leaves
white tomentose beneath, and deep-j-ellow flowers.

For previous introduction, see S. 1*. I. No. 48595. «.

54037. Cassia sp.

"A plant of very p:raceful habit, which will thrive well in regions
suited to the cultivation of Eucalyptus." {Ai)oUinaire-Maric.)

54038. Ipomoea ficifolia Lindl. Convolvulacese.

Morning'-glory.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by Sr. Benito Carrasco,
director, Jardin Botanieo. Received September 7, 1921.

"A climber bcarini: abundant clusters of larse. handsome mauve-pink funnel-
shaped flowers wliich hang in festoons from the trees and shrubs of Natal
and Brazil. It is cultivated in Europe." (ll'oorf, Natal Plants, vol. 6, pi. 525.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53609.

54039 and 54040. Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Phoenicacere.

Oil palm.

From Belgian Congo. Seeds presented by R. Kinds, director, First Sec-
tion, Eighth Division, Ministfire des Colonies. Received September 7,
1921.

54039. " Var. Bttndi which is a round fruit with a very large kernel,
very hard shell, and not very thick sarcocarp." (Kinds.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51021.

54040. " Var. N'Somio with elongated fruit, medium kernel, and a sar-
cocarp very thick and very rich in oil. It is the best variety of the

lower Congo and one of those most sought after for plantations."
(Kinds.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51016.

54041. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiacese. Mango.

From Pachmarhi, Central Provinces, India. Seeds presented by the superin-
tendent, Government Gardens, through William Bembower, Allahabad Ag-
ricultural Institute, Allahabad. Received September 16, 1021.

"Seeds of Pachmarhi, frost-resistant variety." (Bemboicer.)

" The Bombay mango grafts were seriously affected by frost each year when
grown at Pagara. The ' khuds ' and ravines of the Pachmarhi Hills are full of
wild mangos, and it has now been found that if the Bombay varieties are
grafted on the wild Pachmarhi seedlings, the resulting trees, without deteriorat-
ing in quality, are quite frost resistant, a fact which is worth noting by many
growers in the Central Provinces who are troubled by the annual destruction
caused by frost." (Agricultural and Cooperative Gazette, Nagpur, vol. 9,
p. 15.)

54043. HippEASTRUM RUTiLUM (Edwards) Herb. Amaryllidacese.

From Berlin, Germany. Bulbs presented by Wilhelm Sturz. Received July
5, 1921.
"A good window plant, flowering easily every year in living rooms, often witli
two scapes of four or more light vermilion-colored flowers each. There are
about .50 bulbs of hazelnut size (tbe mother plant had about 100). These bulbs
are extremely self-willed and ought not to be coaxed by great warmth; they
start when tiiev choose. Sometimes a bulb of pea size will work up through 3
inches of heavy soil, and again 120 to 130 fair-sized bulbs, like those I send,
will remain dormant for one or two years under the mother plant. Thus it
happened that they have been inadvertently scattered all over a place, coming
up everywhere to the surprise of the gardener." (Sturz.)

31229—23 4

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54043. Carissa caraxdas L. Apocynacese. Karanda.

From Poona, Bombay, India. See<ls presented by William Burns, economic
botanist to the Government of Bombay. Received July 9, 1921.

^ A large spiny evergreen shrub with light-gray scaly bark, elliptic leathery
shining leaves 1* to 3 inches long, and clusters of white funnel-shaped flowers
half an inch long. The ellipsoid purplish black edible fruits, which are eaten
out of hand and are also made into an excellent jelly for tarts, are largely
sold in the native markets in the Konkan. Deccan, and in Kanara, India,
(Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 2, p. 124.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51005.

54044. Themeda triaxdra Forsk. Poacese. Kangaroo grass.
(T. forskallii Hack.)

From Hobart, Tasmania. Seeds presented by F. R. Evans, Director of
Agriculture, Agricultural and Stock Department. Received July 27,
1921.

One of the most useful fodder grasses of the veldt as well as one of the
commonest. It is a good hay grass and relished by stock, but should be cut
before the seed heads turn brown. In the condition in which it is usually cut
for hay in March it has but little feeding value. (Adapted from Kew Bulletin
of Miscellaneous Information, 1911, p. 159.)

54045. Dendrocalamus longispathus Kurz. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Dehra Dun, India. Seeds presented by R. S. Hole, forest botanist,
Forest Research Institute and College. Received July 29, 1921.

A tufted bamboo which flowers frequently, with culms 60 fe^t high, glaucous
or nearly white when young, the internodes IS to 30 inches long, 3 to 5 inches
in diameter, and with walls one-third of an inch thick. The stem sheaths are
densely clothed with dark stinging hairs. The oblong to linear-lanceolate
leaves are rough and almost white beneath, and the panicles are large and leafy.
Native to Silhet, Chittagong, Arracan, and Burma. (Adapted from Brandis,
Indian Trees, p. 677, and Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 7, p. Jf07.)

54046. Casimiroa sp. Rutacene. White sapote.

From Los Angeles, Calif. Cuttings presented by Milo Baker. Received
July 16, 1921.

" Budwood from a tree grown from a cutting received from Central America
some years ago and budded into a white-sapote tree. The fruit is practically
seedless and about the size of a small apple ; the entire fruit is edible and
verv rich. The tree seems to be a vigorous grower and a prolific fruiter."
{Baker.)

54047. DiospYROS lycopersicox Carr. Diospyraceae.

From Paris. France. Seeds presented by Dr. D. Bois, Paris Museum of
Natural History. Received July 13, 192L

" The species name, lycopersicon, refers to the appearance of the fruits, which
exactly resemble those of the common tomato {tiolnmnn lycopersicon). It is
a remarkable species, not only very ornamental but also valuable for the
excellent quality of the fruits, which are the largest and most beautiful known
to us. It is originally from Japan, whence, it appears, scions were brought by a
physician who sent them to his friend. M. Geny, then dii'ector of the Jardin de
Nice, who grafted them in his garden at Saint Roch." {Revue Horticole, vol. 50,
p. 470.)

We believe that this is merely a form of Diospyros kaki, but it needs to be
grown before a definite decision can be made.

54048. Dioscorea batatas Decaisne. Dioscoreacese. Yam.

From Hereford, England. Tubers presented by Dr. H. E. Durham, " Dun-
elm." Received July 23, 1921.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 23

ChajipeUier. The tubers are club shaped, tapering: to a finger size at the
upper part, and when jjrown in tlu> opvn are K^Mierally about 9 to 10 indies
long and weigh 12 to 14 ounces when fully grown. Occasionally twin tubers
develop on a single plant, but they are then of medium size. This yam may
be multiplied eitlier by means of cuttings of the tuber or by means of bulbils.
The size of the eventual tulier seems to depend a good deal on the size of the
piece from which the plant was grown. P.y far the most important mode of
multiplication is by bulbils. (Adapted from The Hardy Yams, by Dr. H. E.
Durham, in The Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 69, p. 18.)

" The stem of the vine is roundisli ; the leaf blade is heart-shaped, smooth,
upper surface shining. Mith reddish purple at base of blade." {R. A. Young.)

54049. Datura rosei Safford. Solanacese.

From Ibarra, Ecuador. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received .Tuly 21, 1921.

"(No. 62.5a. Hacienda La Rinconada, Ecuador. June 13, 1921.) Huantuc.
A yellow-flowered form of the common arborescent Datura which is cultivated
about the huts of the Indians all through the Ecuadorian higlilands. The plant
sometimes grows to 15 or IS feet ; its tubular flowers are about 6 inches long,
2 inches broad at the mouth, and of a rich deep-yellow color. The plant is
worthy of trial as an ornamental in protected situations throughout southern
California and in southern Florida." (Popenoe.)

A cluster of the tubular flowers and a fruit of this arborescent Datura are
shown in Plate IV.

54050 to 54053.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by Caiios Werckl§. Re-
ceived July 16, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Werckle except as otherwise
.stated.

54050. CouEPiA FLOccosA Fritsch. Ilosacefs.

" Olosapo, sapotilla de olor."

A stout-l)ranched, hoary Guatemalan plant with elliptic to obtuse leaves
1 to 4 inclies long, cobwebby above when young, and white tomentose
beneath. The small flowers in short reddish tomentose panicles are
followed by villose fruits. (Adapted from Fritsch, Beitragc sur Kennt-
niss der Chrysobalauace'en, II. In Annalcn des K. K. Natiirhistorischen
Hof museums, vol. 5, p. 12.)

54051. Casimiroa Enui.is La Llave. Rutacese. White sapote,

" The largest variety that I know ; the fruit is very good and weighs
fi'om 1 to li pounds."

"A medium-sized erect or spreading tree, having palmately compound
leaves, small inconspicuous flowers, and yellowish green fruits the size
of an orange. The fruits have a thin membranous skin, yellowish flesh
of soft melting texture and sweet or slightly bitter flavor, and one to
five large oval or elliptic seeds.

" In its native region the white sapote is a fruit of the highlands.
Throughout Mexico and Guatemala it is found at altitudes of 2,000 to
3.000 feet, and occasionally as high as 9,(X)0 feet. It is not grown in
regions subject to heavy rainfall." (Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47565.

54052. Rheedia EDULis (Seem.) Planch, and Triana. Clusiacere.

"A handsome pyramidal tree 20 to 25 feet high with deep-green
glossy oblong-lanceolate leaves 4 to 6 inches long. The elliptic bright
orange-yellow fruits 2 inches long and H inches in diameter have thick
tereliinthinous skin which separates easily from the .snowy white, juicy,
melting pulp. The flavor is acid uidess the fruit is almost overripe,
and strongly resembles that of Lansium domesticum. The one to three
seeds are about an inch long and adhere closely to the pulp ; when cut

24 SEEDS AND PLAIiTTS IMPORTED.

54050 to 54053— Continued.

a yellow gamboge oozes out of them. Natives are very fond of this fruit,
but the Americans in Brazil do not care for it. It is said to make a
superior doce, or preserve." (P. H. Dorsett.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37384.

54053. Phaseoltjs lunatus L. Fabaceae. Lima bean.
"A native wild bean of the limatus type."

54054 to 54057. Dioscorea spp. Dioscoreacese.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Tubers presented by C. Connell. Montrose,
Arima, Trinidad, through F. W. Urich, entomologist. Department of
Agriculture, St. Clair Experiment Station. Received July 19, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Urich except as otherwise noted.

54054. Dioscorea latlfolia Benth. Acorn.

" St. Vincent. The yam bears external tubers on the vine. Cook like
the ordinary potato, and in planting treat in the same way as the
potato."

" A yam which bears meflium-sized. angular edil)le aerial tubers having
yellowish flesh of fair quality. The vine is round stemmed and the leaf
is cordate with a broad sinus and abruptly long-acuminate. I. H.
Burkill, of the Singapore Botanic Garden, states that this species is
native to Africa, where it is called aconp. The variety is apparently
identical with the caissara. or 'turkey-liver' yam, of Brazil, the ' Carib
potato ' of Nicaragua, and the ' climbing air-potato ' of Argentina."
(R. A. Young.)

54055. Dioscorea escitlenta (Lour.) Burkill. Lesser yam.
" Chinese."

" A yam with small, somewhat cylindrical tubers with a smooth tough
skin and white flesh of excellent quality. The vine is round stemmed
and bears a few short spines. The leaf is cordate with a narrow sinus."
(R. A. Younff.)

54056. Dioscorea trifida L. Yampi.

" Coiiche Couche. Grows well in sandy soil."

" Var. Trinidad yampi, or cush-cush. A small-tubered yam with pink
skin and flesh which is usually v.hite and somewhat sweet. The quality
is very good. The stem of the vine is tv.o winged, and the leaf is three
lobed." {R. A. Young.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45992.

54057. Dioscorea alata L. Greater yam.
'• Coconut.''

"A white-fleshed yam of fair size and good quality." (R. A. Young.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49825.

54058. LoxicERA. syringantha Maxim. Caprifoliace?p.

Honeysuckle.

From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds presented by Hon. Vicary Gibbs.
Received July 26, 1921.

" Possibly the most beautiful of the bush honeysuckles ; a low spreading
bush from 2 to 4 feet h'gh, with bluish green leaves and large pink Daphnelike
blos.soms one-fourth of an inch across of firm waxy texture and a fragrance
strongly reminiscent of Daphne cneorum, also of hyacinths, but more powerful
and delicious." (T/ie Garden, vol. 85, p. 225.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 25

54059. SoLAXUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanacese. Potato.

From Lumbatan. Liniao. Mindanao. I'liillppine Islands. Tubers iiri'.sonted

by G. O. Kisiuser, suiiervisin;; teacht-r, Camp Keitliley. throu.irh P. J.

Wester, drector, Lamao Experiment Station, Lamao, Bataan. Rec»?ived

July 7, 1921.

" Our smallest Irish potatoes, grown at the Lumbatan Agricultural School,

Lanao, at an altitude of 2,500 feet." (Risimjer.)

54060. SoLANUM sp. Solanacese, Potato.

From Ibarra, Ecuador. Tubers collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received July 21, 1921.

"(No. 620. Hacienda La Rinconada, in the Province of Carchi. June 9,
1921.) A true wild potato, growing at an altitude of 11,500 feet. It grows
abundantly in certain places, preferring the protection of shrubby vegetation
along ravines on the pilramo. The tubers are rarely more than an inch
long by half an inch in thickness, and they are whitish brown with white flesh.
They are not used by the inhabitants of this region. The plants appear to be
attacked by late-blight, as are cultivated potatoes in the same region."
(Popenoe.)

54061 to 54163.

From Arnold Arboretum. Jamaica Plain, Mass. Seeds collected by H. C.
Skeels, of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, for use in
breeding experiments by experts of the Department of Agriculture. Num-
bered September, 1921.' Quoted notes by Sir. Skeels.

54061 to 54074. Berbekis spp. Berberidacese. Barberry.

54061. Berberis aggregata C. Schneid.

"(Arboretum No. 6861: Wilson No. 1050.) A Chinese shrub 3 to
5 feet high, which has yellowish brown spines, small oblong leaves,
yellow flowers in dense racemes, and salmon-red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43817.

54062. Berberis AiitJRENSis Rupr.

" This northern Chinese and Manchurian shrub, often 8 feet high,
has gray branches, slightly reticulated oblong leaves 1 to 3 inches
long, and racemes of 8 to 12 ovoid scarlet berries."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49052.

54063. Berberis amubensis japonica (Regel) Rehder.

" A stout compact shrub native to Japan, with leaves obovate and
more leathery than in B. amurensis. The scarlet berries have a
slight bloom."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49053.

54064. Berberis brachypoda Maxim.

"(Arboretum No. 7175; Wilson No. 554a.) A shrub from western
China 4 to 7 feet high, with ovate serrate leaves, long slender
panicles of yellow flowers, and scarlet fruits often half an inch in
diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43818.

54065. Bk-rberis dictyophtlla Franch.

"A native of Yunnan. China, this barberry is a medium-sized
shrub, often broader than high, with small ovate leaves in clusters,
pale-yellow flowers, and ovoid red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49056.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54066. Berberis dielsiana Fedde.

"(Purdom No. GOua.) A spreading, loosely branched Chinese
shrub often 10 feet high, witli elliptic leaves that are whitish be-
neath. The beauty of the red fruits is accentuated by the bronzy
color of the leaves in the fall."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49057.

54067. Berberis gilgiana Fedde.

"(Arboretum No. 7283; Purdom No. 589.) A native of central
China, this ashy barked shrub has somewhat coriaceous lanceolate
leaves and dense racemes of yellow flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49058.

54068. Berberis henryana C. Schneid.

"A Chinese shrub resembling the common barberry, B. vuUiaris,
but having purplish or brown branches. It is about 8 feet high
with membranous elliptical leaves pale beneath, and racemes of 10
to 20 yellow flowers followed by red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49059.

54069. Berberis koreana Palibin.

"A Korean shrub often 6 feet high, with obovate leaves 2 to 8
inches long, dense lax racemes of yellow flowers, and round scarlet
fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49061.

54070. Berberis lucida Sclirad.

"This shrub of unknown origin has lustrous dark -green oblong
leaves and spreading red-berried racemes about 2 inches long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49062.

54071. Berberis serotina Lange.

"A shrub of unknown origin with oblanceolate, entire light-green
leaves and short dense racemes of yellow flowers and purplish
fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49064.

54072. Berberis sieboldii Miquel.

"A Japanese shrub about 3 feet high, with reddish brown branches
and obovate leaves. 1 to 2 inches long, which turn deep red in the
fall. The yellow flowers in small racemes are followed by bright-
red fruits one-fourth of an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 13853.

54073. Berberis thl'xbergii maximowiczii Kegel.

" A Japanese barberry which is larger than the ordinary form
and has more arching branches, while the leaves are green beneath.
It has the same autumn color of the leaves as the common form
and larger flowers and fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49065.

54074. Berberis \'ernae C. Schneid.

"(Arboretum No. 7176; Wilson No. 4022.)"

A low Chinese shrub native to Kansu Province, about 4 feet high,
with spatulate leaves in small fascicles and small yellow flowers
followed by red globose fruits one-fourth of an inch in diameter.
(Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsoniaime, vol. 1, p. 312.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 27

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54075. CoTONEASTER DiELSiANA E. Pritz. Malacejc.

"(Arboretum No. 6100-2; Wilson No. 466.) A western Chinese shrub
6 feet high, with slender ari-liing brandies, firm oval leaves yellowish
gray beneath, and pinkish flowers in small clusters followed by retl
fruits one-fourth of an inch in diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43990.

54076. CoTONEASTER FOVEOLAT.v Rehd. and Wils. Malaceae.

"(Arboretum No. 6.589; Wilson No. 156.) A shrub from IIupoli Prov-
ince, China, often 10 feet high, with spreading branches. The elliptical
leaves are 2 to 3 inches long and turn bright scarlet in autunni. The
small clusters of pink tlowers are followed by black subglobose fruits
about one-third of an inch in diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4572S.

54077 to 54081. Ckataegtts spp. INIalacese. Hawthorn,

54077. Crataegus arkansana Sarg.

"(Arboretum No. 4177.)"

A tree native to Arkansas, 20 feet high, with oblong-ovate leaves
which turn bright yellow in the fall. The white flowers, 1 inch across,
are borne in many-flowered corymbs, and the bright-crimson fruits
persist on the branches late in the season. (Adapted from Sargent,
Trees of North America, p. ^25.)

54078. X Crataegus lavallei Herincq.

"(Arboretum No. 2769.) A tree of garden origin with pure-white
flowers an inch across, pink stamens, and red fruits an inch in diam-
eter, well displayed by the rich brown leaves in autumn."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49071.

54079. Crataegus dawsoniana Sarg.

"(Arboretum No. 4428.) A small tree native to Illinois, with
yellow-green ovate leaves and orange-red, yellow-fleshed, obovate
fruits borne on long slender pedicels."

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 49072.

54080. Crataegus nitida (Engelm.) Sarg.

"(Arboretum No. 4123.) An Illinois tree often 30 feet tall, with
coarsely serrate lanceolate leaves, white flowers with yellow sta-
mens, and drooping clusters of red fruits on slender stems."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49073.

54081. Crataegus prunifolia (Marsh.) Baumg.

"(Arboretum No. 4110-5.) A shrub or small tree with obovate
serrate leaves, corymbs of white flowers with pink stamens, and
red fruits. It is probably of garden origin."

54082 to 54094. Malus spp. Malacere. Crab apple.

54082. X Malus arnoldiana Ilehder.

"A hybrid of M. floribiivda which originated in the Arboretum.
The large pink flowers on long stems and the yellow fruits make this
tree attractive all through the season."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46698.

54083. Malus baccata .jackii Ilehder.

"(Arboretum No. 7348.)"

A handsome tree native to Korea, with pure-white flowers li
inches across, large dark-green leaves glaucescent beneath, and dark-
red fruits nearly an inch thick. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae
Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 291.)

28 SEEDS AND PLAINTS IMPORTED.

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54084. Malus ioensis (Wood) Britton.

"(Arboretum No. 4683.) This wild crab apple, native to the Mis-
sissippi Valley, is a tree often 30 feet h gh, with ovate serrate leaves
3 to 4 inches long which turn yellow in the fall. The rose-colored
flowers, 1 to 2 inches across, are borne in small clusters and are
followed by fragrant greenish yellow fruits sometimes 2 inches in
diameter."

54085. Malus micromalus Makiuo.

"(Arboretum No. 3202-3.) A small tree possibly of hybrid origin,
Avith erect branches forming a pyramidal head. It bears a pro-
fusion of bright-red flowers and holds its small fruits well into the
winter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 490S2.

54086. Malus prunifolia rinki (Koidz.) Rehder.

"A small tree native to China, with obovate leaves, pink or pinkish
white flowers, and yellow edible apples often 2 inches in diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No, 49083.

54087. X aiALUs ROBUSTA Rehder.

" Seeds from several trees of this interesting hybrid between
M. haccata and M. vninifoUa. The flowers and fruits are quite
ornamental, but the greatest value lies in the fact that Mr. Judd,
the expert propagator at the Arboretum, considers this the best
stock on which to graft other kinds of apples."

54088. Malus sargentii Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 4681.) A low, freely branching shrub, native
to Japan, with ovate sharply sei-rate leaves, small clusters of pure-
white flowers and dark-red fruits, wliich are produced very freely."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48084.

54089. X Malus scheideckeri Spaeth.

"(Arboretum No. 8510.) A garden hybrid one of whose parents
is probably M. floribunda; this forms a small tree bearing semi-
double pink flowers and red fruits nearly an inch in diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 27126.

54090. Malus sieboldii arborescens Rehder.

"(Arlwretum No. 1703.) A Japanese tree with longer leaves
than the type and bearing nearly white flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49088.

54091. Malus theifera Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 7241; Wilson No. 451.) This small stiff-
branched tree, native to China, bears fragrant white flowers and
globose yellow fruits with red cheeks."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4.5681.

54092. Malus transitoria toringoides Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 7186.) A tree 16 to 26 feet high native to
western Szechwan, China, at altitudes of 9,000 to 12,000 feet, with
felted twigs. The leaves 2 inches long are more entire, and the
scarlet and yellow fruits are larger, than in M. transitoria."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46701.

54093 and 54094. Malus zumi (Mats.) Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 5002.) A low round-headed tree native to Japan,
with oblong yellowish green leaves, and bearing a profusion of pink-
ish flowers and red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43705.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. ^ '29

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54093. "A large-fruited form."

54094. "A small-fruited form."

54095 to 54103. Pyrus spp. Malacese. Pear.

54095. Pykus bftulaefolta Buiige.

"(Arboretum No. 1"G99.) A tree 20 feet high, native to northern
China, with round-ovate serrate leaves, crowded clusters of small
flowers, and globose fruits about the size of peas."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51883.

54096. Pyrus calleryana Decaisne.

"(Arboretum No. 7203.) Tliis Chinese tree, often 30 feet high,
has crenate leaves and small flowers and fruits, the latter being
globular but contracted at the base into a long slender stalk."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49862.

54097. Pyrus calleryana graciliflora Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 1078.) A form of Callery's pear which has looser
and more slender flower clusters and pink anthers instead of the
purple ones of the type."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49098.

54098. Pyrus calleryana tomentella Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 1079; Wilson No. 556.) A form differing from
the type in having dense white tomentum on the young growth,"

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49099.

54099. X Pyrus michauxii Bosc.

"(Arboretum No. 445-1.) A natural hybrid between P. amyydali-
formis and P. nivalis, native to Asia Minor. The shining leaves are
ovate-oblong, and the small clusters of white flowers are followed by
turbinate greenish yellow fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44049.

54100. Pyrus nivalis Jacq.

"(Arboretum No. 3293.) This Asia Minor pear is a tree with the
young shoots thickly covered with white wool. The ovate entire
leaves are 3 inches long, and the conspicuous clusters of white flowers,
1 to 2 inches across, produce yellowish green fruits often 2 inches lu
diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51884.

54101. Pyrus phaeocarpa globosa Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 1715.) A medium-sized Chinese tree with lus-
trous deep-green ovate leaves and unusually large white flowers.
The fruits differ from those of the type in being globose instead of
pear shaped."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44045.

54102. Pyrus salicifolia Pall.

"Var. pendula. (Arboretum No. 169.) A pendulous form of the
willow-leaved pear, native to Asia Minor, with shiny lanceolate
leaves about 4 inches long, pure-white flowers in dense clusters, and
small pear-shaped fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44053.
81229—23 6

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54103. Pyeus sekbxjlata Rehder.

"(Arboretum No. 7273.) A Chinese tree, often 25 feet high, with
ovate serrulate leaves, small white flowers, and brown ovoid fruits
about half an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49100.

54104 to 54163. Rosa spp. Rosaeese. Bose.

54104. Rosa abietina Grenier.

"A Swiss rose which forms a compact shrub 5 to 7 feet high, with
5 to 9 leaflets and clusters of 6 to 8 small rosy flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43706.

54105. Rosa ACicxn:.AEi8 Lindl.

"A low. densely prickly shrub native to northern America, Europe,
and Asia. It bears 3 to 7 leaflets and solitary deep-rose flowers
followed by pear-shaped fruits."

54106. Rosa aciculaeis engelmannii (S. Wats.) Crep.
(R. engelmannii S. Wats.)

" Engelmann's rose, differing from the type in the distinctly doubly
serrate glandular leaflets and the oblong fruits."

54107. Rosa alba L.

"A shrub often 6 feet high, with slightly double fragrant flowers
and scarlet fruits. Probably of hybrid origin."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49102.

54108. Rosa albebti Regel.

"A slender-branched Turkestan rose with 5 to 9 leaflets and white
flowers 1 to 2 inches broad."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49103.

54109. Rosa amblyotis Meyer.

"A stout-branched shrub with purple stems, native to Siberia.
The leaflets are usually seven, the pink flowers are solitary, and
the fruits are about half an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43878.

54110. Rosa arvensis Huds.

"An English rose with creeping stems, seven ovate serrate leaflets,
small clusters of white odorless flowers with yellow stamens, and
small red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49104.

54111. Rosa baicalensis Turcz.

"A little-known Asiatic ro.se closely related to R. aoioularis but
kept di.stinct at the Arboretum."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43708.

54112. Rosa blanda Ait.

"An erect shrub sometimes 6 feet high, native throughout the
northern part of the United States. The large, sweet-scented, single
rich-pink flowers are our earliest wild roses to bloom."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49106.

54113. Rosa oalifoenica Cham, and Schlecht.

"A tall shrub often 8 feet high, native to northwestern America,
with stout hooked prickles, five to nine broadly elliptic leaflets, pink
flowers an inch across in dense corymbs, and ovoid fruits with a
prominent neck."

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 31

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54114 to 54117. Rosa canina L. Dog-rose.

54114. " Var. andegavensis. A form with doubly serrate leaf-
lets and glandular peduncles."

54115. "Var. subi7ier7nis. An almost thornless form."

54116. " Var. uralensis. A form from the Ural Mountains."

54117. Received as R. bakeri, which is now referred to R.
canin<i.

54118. Rosa caudata Baker.

"(Arboretum No. 7160; Wilson No. 300.) A tall shrub native to
western China, with seven to nine oblong leaflets, red flowers 2
inches aci'oss, and oblong fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43883.

54119. Rosa chinensis manetti Dipp.

"An upright shrub with three to seven shining leaflets and deep-
pink, usually semidouble flowers. Often used as a stock."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43711.

54120. Rosa cinnamomea L.
[R. penduUna L.)

"An unarmed shrub, native to Europe, with seven to nine ovate
leaflets, solitary pink flo\^ers, and nodding ovate scarlet fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43712.

54121. Rosa coriifolia Fries.

"A European shrub 5 feet high, with pubescent leaflets and short-
stemmed pink flowers. Received as R. monticola, which is now
referred to R. coriifolia.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49110.

54122. Rosa cuspidata Bieb.

A shrub 2 to 3 feet high, native to Asia Minor, with doubly ser-
rate leaflets, white flowers in clusters of 5 to 10, and globose bluish
black fruits. (Adapted from Bieberstein, Flora Taurlco-Caucasia,
vol. 1, p. 396.)

54123. Rosa damascena Mill. Damask rose.

"A low shrub with numerous stout hooked prickles, five to seven
ovate-oblong leaflets, and double red, pink, or white flowers in
corymbose clusters."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32950.

54124. Rosa davubica Pall.

"A Manchurian shrub closely related to the cinnamon rose (R.
majalis), with straight slender prickles, smaller doubly serrate leaf-
lets; purple flowers, and ovate scarlet fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43887.

54125. Rosa deseglisei Boreau.

A low spreading shrub with white prickles, native to central
France, bearing usually five ovate, dentate, pale-green velvety leaf-
lets, and small pink flowers singly or in pairs. (Adapted from
Boreau, Flore du Centre de la France, p. 224-)

54126. Rosa dumetokum Thuill.

"A European shrub with recurved branches and stout hooked
prickles. The five to seven orbicular leaflets are simply serrate and
pubescent, the single pink flowers are in few-flowered clusters, and
the ovoid orange-red fruits are nearly an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49111.

^^ SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54127. Rosa fendleri Crep.

pink flowers, and globose fruits." ^^^ green leanets, smaU

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32952,

54128. Rosa ferox Bieb.

"Tbis dwarf busb 1 to 2 feet hi"h nnfivo f^ ac-j„ h-

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43714.

54129. Rosa foliolosa Nutt.

^Zt ^•''"■.,^^^™^^ native to the southwestern part of the United

pS^r^ sj'hz^^^jsr-'^""'' '-^''- --"' -"i'S

54130. Rosa gallica L.

lyelnl'oJ'ZflTT- i ^^^g^-flo^vered form of this common Euro-
pean rose which has three to five leatherv ovate leaflets crimson
flowers 2 to 3 inches across, and turbinate brick-red fruft's,"
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34481.

54131. Rosa gallica officinalis Thory
(R. provincialis Mill.) *

" The Province rose is a double form of the common R. gallioa."

54132. Rosa gayiana Wallr.

inn"^;-^''"'^ 'l^}'"''^ ^° Europe and closely allied to R. vUlosa The
lis aS ^ofitary^"""'^"'^' ''^ '''''''' ''' '''^'^'^'' and 0^?^ fl^'
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49112.

54133. Rosa gymnocaepa Nutt

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 25578.

54134. Rosa heliophila alba Rehder.

fJl^i^-®,,^^**^'^^^^^^^ ^^^'^ "^ ^- fieliophila, which is a shrub 2
?.!L^'f "^^'"'^ '^ ''"^ '''^'''''' ^^e«t Of' the Missouri Rfvei The
green stems are very prickly, the 7 to 11 simply serratrVeafletl
are obova e and pubescent beneath, the small pink flowers ar^
borne in clusters and are followed by retl globo.se fruits "

54135. Rosa jackii Rehder.

"A procumbent shrub native to Korea, with 7 to 9 elliDticfll
glabrous leaflets, corymbs of white flowers nearlv 2 Tnches a?ro2
and small red ovoid fruits." -^ .v - lucues across,

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43898.

54136. Rosa jundzilli Besser,

^r^i^^ '^'fi"^'"''! ^"^■'^P^^" shrub sometimes 9 feet high, with straight

spines, five to seven lar-e glabrous leaflets, small clusters of laSe

• pink flowers, and subglobose bright-red fruits." ^'"*"^^^^ ^^ ^arge

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43717.

54137. Rosa majalis Herrmann. Cinnamon rose.
(R. cmnamomea L. 1759, not 1753.)

" The well-known cinnamon rose, native to Europe with threp tn
seven oblong leaflets, purple flowers, and scarlet fruita"

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 33

54061 to 54163— Continned.

54138. Rosa micrantha J. E. Smith.

"A shrub resembling the dog-rose and native to central Europe.
The leaflets are pubescent beneath ; tlie small pink flowers are borne
in clusters, and the ovoid fruits are bright red."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49043.

54139. Rosa Montana Chaix.

"Another ally of R. canina, with strong spines, broader leaflets
tinged with red, and pale-pink flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49114.

54140. Rosa multifloba cathayensis Rehd. and Wils.

" The wild, single-flowered form of R. multiflora, native to China,
with pink flowers instead of white as in the type."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49115.

54141. Rosa nutkana Presl.

" This stout shrub native to Alaska and southward to Oregon, has
five to seven broadly elliptical, double-serrate glabrous leaflets,
usually solitary pink flowers nearly 3 inches across, and red globose
fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49116.

54142. Rosa oxyodon Boiss.

"A Caucasian shrub with five to seven ovate leaflets and solitary
pink flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49117.

54143. Rosa palmeri Rydb.

A low shrub native to Missouri and Texas, with slender reflexed
prickles, five to nine dark-green lanceolate leaflets pubescent be-
neath, pink flowers solitary or in small clusters, and globose glandu-
lar hispid fruits half an inch in diameter. (Adapted from North
American Flora, vol. 22, p. 502.)

54144. Rosa palustris Marsh.

" The common wild rose on moist land in the eastern part of the
United States. The stems are often 8 feet high, with seven narrowly
oblong leaflets pubescent beneath, corymbs of pink flowers, and de-
pressed-globose hispid red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49044.

54145. Rosa pisocarpa A. Gray.

"A slender-stemmed shrub native to the northwest coast of
America, with straight or ascending prickles, five to seven oblong
leaflets, small pink flowers in dense corymbs, and globose fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30262.

54146. Rosa pouzini Tratt.

"A southern European shrub 7 feet tall, with five to nine serrate
leaflets and small pale-pink to white flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43906.

54147. Rosa rubiginosa L. Sweetbrier.

" Var. Carnosa. A flesh-colored form of the sweetbrier which
usually has bright-pink flowers."

54148. Rosa rugosa chamissoniana Meyer.

"A form of the Japanese rose with almost no bristles and with
smaller, narrower, and less rugose leaflets."

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54149. Rosa bugosa kamchatica (Vent.) Regel.

"A Kamchatcan form of the Japanese rose, with more slender and
less bristly stems, thinner leaves, and smaller flowers and fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 30260.

54150. Rosa seetata Rolfe.

" A low shrub, native to western China, with glaucous stems 5 feet
high armed with straight slender prickles, 7 to 11 narrowly oblong
leaflets, solitary purple flowers 2 to 3 inches across, and deep-red
obovoid fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43912.

54151. Rosa spinosissima L. Scotch rose.

" This low shrub native to Europe and Asia, has 5 to 11 oblong-
ovate leaflets, pink, white, or yellowish flowers, and black fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43913.

54152. Rosa spinosissima axtaica (Willd.) Rehder.

"This form of the Scotch rose is a native of the Altai region
and is a more vigorous shrub than the type with large white flowers
on smooth pedicels."

54153. Rosa spikosissima hispida (Sims) Koehne.

"A Siberian form with simply serrate leaflets and sulphur-yellow
flowers 3 inches across."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43914.

54154. Rosa stellata Wooton.

An upright shrub 2 feet high, native to New Mexico, with densely
stellate pubescent young stems, three to five cuneate-obovate pubes-
cent leaflets, solitary deep rose-purple flowers 2 to 3 inches across,
and reddish brown prickly fruits. (Adapted from Bulletin Torrev
Botanical Club, vol. 25, p. 152.)

54155. Rosa tuschetica Boiss.

A low shrub native to the Caucasus region, with small firm ovate
leaflets and solitary pink flowers. (Adapted from Baissier, Flora
Orientalis, vol. 2, p. 673.)

54156. Rosa villosa L.

"A densely branched shrub 6 feet high, native to Europe, with
nearly straight spines, five to seven ovate grayish green leaflets,
pink flowers in small clusters, and ovoid scarlet fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43726.

54157. Rosa viixosa L.

Received as R. pomifera, which is now referred to R. villosa.

54158. Rosa woodsii Lindl.

"A slender bristly stemmed shrub 3 feet high, native to Colorado
and Missouri, with five to nine obovate-oblong leaflets pubescent be-
neath, and small clusters of light-pink flowers 2 inches across, fol-
lowed by globose fruits."

54159 to 54163. RosA spp.

" Received under names probably of horticultural origin, for which
places of publication have not yet been found."

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 35

54061 to 54163— Continued.

54159. Rosa sp. 54162. Rosa sp.
Received as R. cliyraica. Received as R. obtusiloba.

54160. Rosa sp. 54163. Rosa sp.
Received as R. coraiensis. Received as R. urons.

54161. Rosa sp.

Received as R. kurdestana.

54164 to 54265.

From Higliland Park, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds collected by H. C. Skeels,
of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, to be used in stock
experiments by experts of the Department of Agriculture. Numbered
September, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Skeels, except as stated.

54164. Crataegus coccinioides Ashe. Malacese. Hawthorn.

A tree 20 feet high native to Missouri, with broadly ovate serrate
leaves, compact cymes of white flowers nearly an inch across, with pink
stamens and dark-crimson fruits. (Adapted from Sargent, Trees of
North America, p. JfSS.)

54165 to 54265. Rosa spp. Rosacese. Rose.

54165. Rosa acicuxaris Lindl.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54105.

54166. Rosa acicuxaris bouegeatjiana Crep.
{R. sayi Schwein.)

"A low shrub native to Ontario and westward to Colorado, with
three to seven narrowly oblong leaflets, differing from the type in
having larger deep-rose flowers nearly 3 inches across and globose
fruits."

54167. Rosa acicularis engelmannii (S. Wats.) Crep.
(R. engelmannii S. Wats.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54106.

54168. Rosa acicularis gmelini (Bunge) C. Schaeid.
{R. carelica Fries.)

A form native to northern Europe and Asia, differing from the
type in having five to seven leaflets on the flowering branches,
smooth but glandular peduncles, and long pear-shaped shining
fruits. (Adapted from Schneider, lllustriertes Handhuch der Lauh-

holzkunde, vol. 1, p. 582.)

54169. Rosa AcictTLABis nipponensis (Crep.) Koehne.

"A Japanese form with smaller leaflets on bristly petioles and
with glandular-hispid branchlets and pedicels."

54170. Rosa alba L.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54107.

54171. Rosa albebti Regel.
Chenault No. 5630.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54108.

54172. Rosa amblyotis Meyer.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54109.

54173. Rosa arvensis Huds.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54110.

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54164 to 54265— Continued.

54174. Rosa baltica Roth.

Chenault No. 3492.

A European shrub closely related to R. canina from which it dif-
fers in having purple stems with straight prickles and oblong-ovate,
simply serrate leaflets. (Adapted from Roth, Novae Species Pla/n-
tarum, p. 234-)

54175. Rosa bklgrauensis Pancic.

Chenault No. 5862. " This southern European rose, closely related
to R. rubiffinosa, is a medium-sized shrub with glandular-pubescent
leaflets and clusters of pink flowers nearly 2 inches across."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49105.

54176. Rosa bella Rehd. and Wils.

"A Chinese shrub often 8 feet in height, with seven to nine leaflets,
solitary pink flowers 2 inches across, and ovoid scarlet fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43881.

54177. Rosa blanda Ait.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54112.

54178. Rosa blanda Ait.

" Var. alba. A white-flowered form, of nursery origin."

54179. Rosa boebonica Morren. Bourbon rose.
Var. Mine. Ernest Calvert.

54180. Rosa calxfornica Cham, and Schlecht.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54113.

54181 to 54183. Rosa canina L, Dog-rose.

54181. Var. subinermis.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54115.

54182. Received as Rosa montivaga, which is now referred to
the dog-rose {R. canina).

54183. Received as Rosa scabrata, which is also now referred
to R. canina.

54184 and 54185. Rosa Carolina L,

54184. A form of the Carolina rose from ('ampbell Mountain,
Essex County, N. Y.

54185. Var. Jack Siskow.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49109.

54186. Rosa catjdata Baker.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54118.

54187. X Rosa chaberti Desportes.

" One of the many hybrids between R. galUca and R. canina."

54188. Rosa chinensis X noisettiana.
Var. Hebe's Up.

54189. Rosa cinnamomea L.
{R. pendulina L.)

/ For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54120.

54190. Rosa cinnamomea malyi (Kerner) Skeels.
(R. malyi Kerner.)

" This Dalmatian rose, with bright-red flowers and leaflets similar
to those of the Scotch rose, is possibly a hybrid between Rosa dtir
namoniea and R. spinosissima."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33199.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1021. 37

54164 to 54265— Continued.

54191. KosA cuspiDATA Bieb.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54122.

54192. Rosa damascena Mill. Damask rose.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54123.

54193. Rosa davurica Pall.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54124.

54194. Rosa deseglisei Boreau,

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54125.

54195. Rosa fkdtschenkoana Regel.

"A shrub native to Turkestan, with seven to nine oblong leaflets,
clusters of one to four white flowers 2 inches across, and pear-
shaped red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43890.

54196. Rosa fendleki Crep.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54127.

54197. Rosa feeox Bieb.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54128.

54198. Rosa feekuginea Vill.

"An erect shrub native to the Alps and Pyrenees, with stems 5 to 7
feet high and covered with a purple bloom. The five to seven pur-
plish leaflets and the clusters of deep-red flowers, followed by tlie
red fruits, make this a decidedly ornamental species."

Received as Rosa rubrifolia ferruyinea, but R. ferruginea is now
generally given specific rank.

For previous infjoduction, see S. P. I. No. 43587.

54199. Rosa gallica L.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54130.

54200. Rosa gallica L.
Var. macrantha.

54201. Rosa gallica X canina.

"One of the hybrids between Rosa gallica and the dog-rose (R.
canina). A strong-growing, freely fruiting shrub, valuable as a

stock."

54202 to 54204. Rosa gallica X (?).

" Compact shrubs well loaded with large fruits and seemingly
suited for stock purposes."

54202. Apothecary's rose. 54204, Var. Crested Province.

54203. Var. Beranger.

54205 to 54207. Rosa glauca Vill.

54205. "(Chenault No. 5348.) A European shrub closely re-
lated to Rosa canina but having broadly ovate, bluish green
leaflets and purplish flowers."

54206. Received as Rosa compUcata, which is now referred to
R. glanca.

54207. Received as Rosa gallica reuteri, but R. rcuteri is now
considei-ed to be a form of R. glauca.

54208. Rosa glutinosa Sibth. and Smith.

" A dwarf compact busli native to southeastern Europe, with five
to seven orbicular leaflets, small pinkish white, solitary flowers,
and globose bright-red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49951,

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54164 to 54265— Continued.

54209. Rosa heliophila Greene.

"A shrub 2 feet high, native to the prairies west of the Missouri
River. The green steins are prickly, the 7 to 11 simply serrate
leaflets are obovate and pubescent beneath, the small pink flowers
are borne in clusters and are followed by red globose fruits."

54210. X Rosa hibernica J. E. Smith.

"A hybrid between R. canina and R. spinosissima, with glaucous
green foliage and small pink flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43716.

54211. X Rosa ixvoltjta J. E. Smith.

{R. sabini Woods.)

This Irish hybrid between R. spinosissima and R. tO)nentosa has
Ave to seven oval leaflets densely pubescent beneath, usually solitary
small pink flowers, and bright-red globose fruits. (Adapted from
M'iUmott, The Genus Rosa, p. 281.)

54212. Rosa jackii Rehder.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54135.

54213. Rosa ju:^dzilli Besser.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .54136.

54214. X Rosa macrantha Desportes.

Var. siiperius.

A hybrid between R. canina and 7?. yaUica, this rose from southern
France has arching green stems, five to seven subcoriaceous oblong
leaflets, small clusters of large pink flowers, and red globose fruits.
(Adapted from WiUmott, The Genus Rosa, p. 403.)

54215. Rosa majali.s Herrmann. Cinnamon rose.
{R. cinnamomea L. 1759, not 1753.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .54137.

54216. Rosa siaxca Greene.

A dx^arf shrub seldom over one foot high, native to the mountains
of Colorado, with usually seven obovate thin leaflets less than an
inch in length, small solitary pink flowers, and globose fruits.
(Adapted from Greene, Pittonia, vol. J/, p. 11.)

54217. Rosa mickantha J. E. Smith.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54138.

54218. Rosa Montana Chaix.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54139.

54219. Rosa mosch.^ta nastarana Christ.
{R. pissarti Carr.)

A Persian form of the musk rose with five to seven smaller ovate
leaflets, small clusters of large pure-white flowers and smooth
globose red fruits. (Adapted from WiUmott, The Gemis Rosa, p. 39.)

54220. Rosa multibracteata Hemsl. and Wils.

"A western Chinese shrub 6 feet high with pairs of straight
prickles, seven to nine broadly ovate leaflets, small clusters of pink
flowers, and ovoid orange-red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43902.

54221. Rosa mtjltiflora Thunb.

(Chenault No. 5540.) " This well-known Japanese rose is a strong
climbing shrub with nine obovate leaflets and large clusters of small
white flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40626.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 39

54164 to 54265— Continued.

54222. Rosa multiflora X chinensis.
(R- polyantha Hort. )

" Received as Rosa polyantha, which is a trade name for many va-
rieties originutiug as hybrids between the China rose and R. iniilti-
flora."

54223. Rosa omissa Desegl.

A shrub 3 to 5 feet high, native to Europe, with five to seven
ovate-elliptical Uniflets, pink flowers, and large smooth obovoid red
fruits. (Adupteil from BillotM, vol. 1, p. J/l.)

54224 and 54225. Rosa oxyodon Boiss.

54224. For previous intr xluction, see S. P. I. No. 54142.

54225. (Chenault No. 58S0.) Var. caucasica.

54226. Rosa palustris Marsh.

Vai'. nuttalliana. "A horticultural form with flowers liirger than
in the type and ai)peuring later in the season."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49044.

54227. Rosa pisocarpa A. Gray,

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54145.

54228. Rosa rxjbrifolia Vill.

A southern European shrub 6 feet high, with the whole plant
glaucous and tinged with red. The five to seven oblong leaflets are
simply toothed, the bright-red flowei'S are in small clusters, and the
small globose fruits are red and pulpy. (Adapted from Willmott,
The Genus Rosa, p. 399.)

54229. Rosa rugosa kamchatica (Vent.) Regel.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54149.

54230. Rosa eugosa X ferruginea.

(Chenault No. 5383.) "A hybrid between the Japanese rose and
Rosa ferruginea of Central Euroi>e."

54231. Rosa saturata Baker.

(Arnold Arboretum No. 7169; Wilson No. 316.) "A central
Chinese shrub often 8 feet high, nearly free from prickles, with
seven ovate-lanceolate pale leaflets 2 to 3 inches long. The solitai'y
dark-red fl(nvers with purple stamens are followed by ovoid coral-red
fruits nearly an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49120.

54232. Rosa setipoda Hemsl. and Wils.

" This tall shrub often 10 feet high, native to central China, has
pairs of wide-based straight prickles, seven to nine elliptical
leaflets, loose corymbs of pale-pink flowers 2 inches across, and
oblong-ovoid deep-red fruits an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37978.

54233 to 54235. Rosa spinosissima L. Scotch rose

54233. For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54151.

54234. ^'ar. Jupiter, a horticultural variety.

54235. Var. penicillata.

54236. Rosa spinosissima altaica (Willd.) Rehder.
Var. maxima.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54152.

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54164 to 54365— Continued.

54237. IlosA spiNOSissiMA HisPiDA (Siiiis) Koehne.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54153.

54238. Rosa spinosissima luteola Andrews.
{R. ochroleuca Swartz.)

(Ciienault No. 5760.) "A Scotch form differing from the type in
having usually seven leaflets and pale-yellow flowers 2 inches across."

54239. Rosa spinosissima X(?).
Var. Lady Bailey.

54240. Rosa sweginzowii Koehne.

( Purdom No. S02. ) "A western Chinese climber often 16 feet high,
with usually nine ovate-oblong leaflets, small clusters of pink
flowers, and oblong fruits an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43915.

54241. Rosa tukkestanica Regel.

"A tall shrub native to Tui'kestan, with few prickles and bearing
bright-red ovoid fruits an inch long."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49122.

54242. Rosa venosa Swartz.

A Swedish shrub closely related to Rosa canina, from which it
differs in the strongly veined, doubly serrate leaflets which are
glabrous and glaucous beneath. (Adapted from Sprengel, Systema
Vegetabilium, vol. 2, p. 554.)

54243 and 54244. Rosa villosa L.

54243. Var. arduenae.

54244. Received as Rosa pomifera, which is now referred to
R. villosa.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54156.

54245. Rosa webbiana Wall.

"An erect shrub native to the Himalayas of Turkestan, with
fi\e to nine vei\v small orbicular glabrous leaflets, large solitary pink
flowers, and ovoid bright-red fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49954.

54246. Rosa wicHURAiANA X (?).
Var. Goldfinch.

54247. Rosa willmottiae Hemsl.

"A western Chinese rose forming a densely branched shrub often
10 feet high, with seven obovate leaflets, solitary rose-purple flowers,
and bright orange-red globose fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32097,

54248. Rosa woodsii Lindl.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54158.

54249. Rosa xanthina Lindl.

Forma normalis Rehd. and Wils. " The single-flowered form of
the Chinese yellow rose which had been described by Lindley in
1830 from a Chinese drawing and was not otherwise known until its
discovery by Frank N. Meyer in 1907. The shrub is upright, often
10 feet high, M'ith 7 to 11 elliptical, dentate leaflets, and solitary short-
stalked yellow flowers about 2 inches across."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21G20.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 41

54164 to 54265— Continued.

54250 to 54265. Rosa spp.

" Several roses received under names for which places of piil)lica-
tion have not yet been found."

54250. "(Chenault No. 5351) ; labeled R. chyraica."

54251. "(Chenault No. 5S66) ; labeled R. kurdistena."

54252. " Labeled R. nivea villosa."

54253. "(Chenault No. 53.o7) ; labeled R. praecox."

54254. "(Chenault No. 5353) ; labeled R. urens."

54255. "(Chenault No. 5.524) ; labeled R. cinnamonica, but the
seeds do not ajrree with seeds of either R. cinnamomea L.
1753 {R. peiidulina) or with R. majalis Herrm. (R. cinna-
momca L. 1759)."

54256. "(Chenault No. 5905) ; also labeled R. cimmmonica."

54257. "(Purdom No. 837.)"

54258. "(Purdom No, 841.)"

54259. "(Chenault No. 5372.)"

54260. "(Chenault No. 590-5) ; small fruit."

54261. " Var. Catherine Seijton."

54262. "Var. Shakespeare."

54263. " The stock on which R. tnrkestanica had been grafted."

54264. " The stock on which R. villosa var. arduenae had been
grafted."

54265. "An undetermined rose from Olney, 111."

54266 and 54267. Malus spp. Malacess. Crab apple.

From Geneva, N. Y. Seeds collected by H. C. Skeels, of the Office of Foreign
Seed and Plant Introduction, for stock experiments by experts of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Numbered September, 1921. Quoted notes by
Mr. Skeels.

54266. Malus baccata (L.) Moench.
(Pyrus haccata L. )

" Seeds of S. P. I. No. 24366 growing in the orchard at the Geneva
experiment station. This number was sent originally fi-om tlie Arnold
Arboretum by Mr. Dawson, who recommended it as a good-keeping crab
apple."

54267. Malus sp.

" Seeds of S. P. I. No. 21065 growing in the Geneva experiment-station
orchard. It was originally collected by Frank N. Meyer at Kirwin, Man-
churia."

54268. Malus cokonaria (L.) Mill. Malaceae. Crab apple.

{Pyrus coronnria L.)

From Takoma Park, Md. Seeds collected by H. C. Skeels, of the Office
of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. Numbered Septeml)er, 1921.

" Fruits collected under trees growing in my yard. Tlie.se trees were grown
by Dr. D. N. Shoemaker fivtm seeds collected under wild trees near Arlington
Experimental Farm, Va. The pink blossoms are to me the most beautiful and
the most fragrant of our American flowers." (Skeels.)

54269 to 54281.

From Ecuador. Collectetl by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of
the Department of Agriculture. Received July 21, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Popenoe.

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54269 to 54281— Continued.

54269. Berberis quinduensis H. B. K. Berberidacese. Barberry.

"(No. 622. Hacienda La Esperanza, near El Augel, Province of Carchi.
June 13, IH21.) Espino. Plants collected at an altitude of about 11,500
feet. This is one of tbe handsomest of the wild barbeiTies which I have
seen in Ecuador. It makes an arborescent shrub up to 10 or 12 feet
high, and has large glossy, stiff dark-green leaves. The orange-yellow
flowers, which are produced in racemes about 3 inches long, are half
an inch broad. They are followed by small clusters of oval blue-black
fruits. The species is worthy of a trial as an ornamental."

54270 to 54278. Persea Americana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.

(P. gratissiina Gaertn. f.)

54270. "(Nos. 612 and 626. Hacienda San Vicente. Ibarra. Ecuador.
May 28 and .Tune lo, 1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 47, Tamaijo."

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 53182.

54271. "(Nos. 614 and 628. Ibarra, Ecuador. May 27 and June 15,
1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 49, Egas."

For previous i)itroduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 53183.

54272. "(Nos. 615 and 629. Ibarra, Ecuador. May 28 and June 15,
1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 50, Chota."

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. N'o.
53184.

54273. "(Nos. 616 and 630. Ibarra. Ecuador. May 27 and June
17, 1921.) Budwood of avocado No. 51, Carchi."

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 53185.

54274. "(No. 631. Ibarra, Ecuador. .Tune 16, 1921.) Cuttings of
avocado No. 52. Irnmina. The parent tree stands in a huerta at
the Hacienda Irumina, only a few hundred feet from the house,
at an altitude of 6.200 feet.' This variety, which appears to be of
the Mexican tj^e, though the fruit is rather thick skinned for one
of that race, is notable for the excellent quality of its deep-yellow
flesh. The fruit is long and .slender, not of very convenient form ;
it weighs about 10 ounces and has a mediimi-sized seed. While it
may not prove to be an avocado of great commercial value, it is
certainly worthy of a trial in California and Florida.

" Formal de.scription : The parent tree is about 50 feet high,
erect in habit, with a spread of about 30 feet. It is probably 20
years old if not more. The trunk is 18 inches thick at the base,
forked at 10 feet, and gives off lateral branches at 18 feet. It is
said to bear good crops. The leaves when crushed are faintly
anise scented.

" The fruit is pyriform to very slender pyriform. necked ; weight
about 10 ounces, length 5 to 0 inches, greatest breadth 2* to 2%
inches ; base tapering, often curved to one side ; stem inserted
centrally, apex rounded to broadly pointed ; surface light green,
with numerous greenish yellow dots; skin scarcely 0.5 millimeters
thick, rather firm and tough; flesh cream-yellow, pale green close
to the skin, with very few fiber markings, the flavor very rich,
nutty, and pleasant ; quality excellent ; seed conical, rather slender,
medium sized, loose or tight in the cavity. Main ripening season
at Irumina probably from December to March.

" The season at which it will ripen in the United States can not
be ascertained without a trial in California and Florida."

54275. "(No. 632. Ibarra, Ecuador. June 16, 1921.) Cuttings of
avocado No. 53, Imbabura. The parent tree stands in the huerta
at the Hacienda Irumina. only a few hundred feet from the house
and about 50 feet from tree No. 52, at an altitude of 6,200 feet.
This is a Mexican avocado of medium size (for that race), of good
quality, and in every way a desirable fruit, so far as can be
ascertained by a brief study of the variety. It will require a test

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, lil21, 43

54269 to 54281— Continued.

in the United States, liowpver, to determine whether or not it has
characteristics whicli make it of coinnierciMl value.

" Formal description : The parent tree is about 45 feet high,
with a spread of Ou feet, and is at least 50 years ohl. The trunk
is 3 feet thick at the base, forked at 10 feet above tlie ground.
The crown is rather opiMi, and soni(> of tbo main Hnibs extend
almost horizontally. The foliage when crushed is distijictly anise
scented.

" The fruit is oblong-obovoid ; weight G to 7 ounces, length about
4 inches, greatest breadth about 2^ inches; base bluntly pointed,
with the stem inserted to one side; apex rounded to broadly
pointed : surface pale olive-green, blushed with maroon-purple,
and with very numerous large whitish green dots; skin not quite
0.5 millimeter thick, hrm and leathery in texture; llesh rich
cream-yellow, greenish close to the skin, with few fiber markings,
the flavor very rich, nutty, and pleasant; quality excellent; seed
oblong-conic, tight to slightly loose in the cavity. Ripening season
at Irumina mainly from December to IVIarcb.

" This fruit when grown under good cultivation in the United
States will probably weigh from 8 to 10 ounces. The season at
which it will ripen in that country can be ascertained only by a
trial."

54276. "(No. 633. Ibarra, Ecuador. .June 16, 1921.) Cuttings of
avocado No. 54, Capac. The parent tree is growing in the huerta
rented by Rosa Gonzales, at the Hacienda Carpuela, at an alti-
tude of 5,300 feet. The fruit is a good-sized Mexican avocado
about 9 ounces in weight, obovoid in form, purple, and of excel-
lent quality. The seed is relatively small, and the tree is said to
be very productive. The variety is worthy of a trial in California
and in the cooler avocado-growing regions of Florida.

" Formal description : The parent tree is about 45 feet high,
slender and erect in habit, with a trunk 18 inches thick at the
base, forked 2 feet above the ground. The oval crown is moder-
ately dense, and the foliage rich green in color and healthy in
appearance.

"The fruit is oblong-pyriform to oval-obovoid in form; weight
about 9 ounces, length 4 to 4i inches, greatest breadth about 2J
inches ; base broadly pointed, the stem inserted slightly to one
side ; apex rounded to slightly and obliquely flattened ; surface
of ripe fruit glossy purple-black, with very few dots visible ; skin
less than 0.5 millimeter thick, relatively tough ; flesh yellowish
cream color, tinged green near the skin, with numerous fiber
markings; flavor nutty, rich, and pleasant; quality good; seed
rather small, ovate to oval, tight in the cavity with both seed
coats adhering closely to the cotyledons. Ripening season mainly
from November to March, but a few fruits ripen at other seasons
of the year.

" Some specimens do not show any fiber discoloration in the
flesh ; this is perhaps a question that depends, to a certain extent,
upon the degree of maturity which the fruit has reached at the
time it is picked."

54277. "(No. 634. Ibarra. Ecuador. June 16, 1921.) Cuttings of
avocado No. 55, Inca. The parent tree is growing in one of the
huertas at the Hacienda San Vicente, a few hundred yards north
of the house, at an altitude of 6,100 feet. This is one of the most
promising avocados obtained in the Chota Valley, if not the most
promising of all. It is an unusually large fruit for one of the
Mexican race, and at the same time has a very small seed, and
flesh of excellent quality. It is worthy of a careful trial in the
avocado-growing regions of the United States.

" Formal description : The parent tree is about 50 feet high
and of erect round-topped form, with an open well-branched
crown. The trunk is about 2 feet thick at the base and gives off
several large limbs about 10 feet above the ground. There is a
faint aniselike odor to the crushed leaves. So far as can be

44 SEEDS Al^B PLANTS IMPORTED.

54269 to 54281— Continued.

ascertained by an examination of tlie tree it is of tlie Mexican
race ; there is a possibility, however, that it may be a hybrid
between this race and the West Indian.

" The fruit is pyriform-obovoid to oblong-obovoid ; weight 10 to
15 ounces ; lengtli 4i to 5 inches ; greatest breadth 3 to 3i inches ;
base broadly pointed, the stem inserted obliquely ; apex slightly
and obliquely flattened ; surface smooth, pale yellow-green, with
numerous large cream-colored dots ; skin thin, less than 0.5
millimeter ; flesh yellowish cream color, pale green very close
to the skin, with very few and inconspicuous fiber markings,
and of smooth oily texture, the flavor rich, not watery, very
agreeable, with pronounced nutty character ; quality excellent ;
seed round-conic, relatively small, tight in the cavity or nearly so,
the seed coats sometimes separating over a portion of the seed,
cotyledons slightly rough.

" The season of this variety, as of others in the Chota Valley,
is difficult to determine accurately. The main crop probably
ripens from September to December, but there are a few fruits
available at nearly all times of the year."

54278. "(No. 635. Ibarra, Ecuador. June 16, 1921.) Cuttings of
avocado No. 56, Huira. The parent tree is growing in one of the
huertas at the Hacienda Carpuela, at an altitude of 5,300 feet.
This is a Mexican variety of good size and quality. While not
as promising as some of the other varieties in the Chota collec-
tion, it is well worthy of a trial in California and in the cooler
portions of the avocado-growing region of Florida. It should prove
to be fairly hardy.

" Formal description : The parent tree is about 40 feet high,
erect and shapely in form, and apparently a vigorous grower.
The foliage when crushed is distinctly anise scented. The trunk
is about 15 inches thick at the base and branches at 8 feet above
the ground.

" The fruit is obovate in form ; weight about 8 ounces, length
nearly 3 inches ; base pointed, with the stem inserted obliquely ;
apex thin, as is characteristic of the Mexican race ; flesh cream-
yellow, tinged green near the skin, with a few fiber markings;
flavor unusually rich and nutty ; quality excellent ; seed broadly
obovoid-conic, rather large, tight in the cavity, with both seed
coats closely surrounding the nearly smooth cotyledons. Season
at Carpuela not definitely known ; the main crop probably matures
between October and .January, but there are a few ripe fruits
available at other times of the year. It is impossible to predict
with accuracy the season at which this, as well as the other va-
rieties from the Cliota Valley, will ripen their fruits in the United
States ; the matter can be determined only by trial."

54279 and 54280. Rubus adenotkichos Schlecht. Rosncefe.

Blackberry.

54279. "(No. 623. Ibarra, Ecuador. June 13, 1921.) Plants of
Mora comiin. From the Hacienda La Kinconada, in the
Province of Carchi. at an altitude of about ll.CHXl feet. This
is a very vigorous Rubus, forming large clumps up to 15
or IS feet high. Its stout canes are thickly clothed with
short, stiff, bright maroon-coloretl hairs, while its leaves are
formed of five ovate-acuminate to oblong-acuminate, finely
serrate leaflets 3 to 4 inches long. The white flowers are
produced in large loose panicles sometimes more than a foot
in length and are followed by an abundance of oval deep-
purple fruits about three-quarters of an inch long. The
drupelets are numerous and crowded closely together ; the
seeds are moderately large, but not very troublesome in the
mouth. The flavor is practically the same as that of the
cultivated blackberry of the North, and the quality is good.
Because of its productiveness as well as this latter feature,
the species is worthy of a trial in the southei'U and western
United States."

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921, 45

54269 to 54281— Continued.

54280. "(No. G24. Ibarra, Ecuador. June 13, 1921.) A
slightly different variety."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53995.

54281. Vaccinium floeibundum H. B. K. Vacciniacete. Mortino.

"(No. 621. Ibarra, Ecuador. June 13, 1921.) Plants of mortino
from Hacienda La Kinconada, Province of Carchi. Ecuador, at an
altitude of about 11,500 feet. A very abundant indigenou.s plant
throughout the Ecuadorian highlnnds at altitudes between 10,000
and 12,000 feet. It is not cultivate<l. The fruit is sotuetiines
brought into the markets of Andean villages. In some parts of
the country its ripening .season, March to August, is the occasion
for picnics in the campo, the inhabitants of the towns and villages
betaking themselves to the piiramos, where this plant grows abun-
dantly, to gather and eat the fruit.

" The mortino is a slender, handsome shrub about 6 feet high
(often lower than this), with very small elliptic to ovate-acute,
finely serrate leaves crowded on the stems, and small bell-shaped
deep-piidv flowers produced in great abundance. The fruit is
roundish, up to about one-third of an inch in diameter, deep
glaucous blue, juicy, subacid and pleasant to the taste, and con-
taining several very small seeds. It greatly resembles some of
the blueberries of the United States and could probably be de-
veloped by cultivation into a much more valuable fruit than it is
to-day."

54282 to 54296. Ortza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Saigon, Cochin China, French Indo China. Seeds presented by M. E.
Carle, director, Laboratoire de Genetique, Institut Scientifique de
riudochine. Received September 13, 1921. Notes adapted from Bulle-
tin Agricole, de I'lnstitut Scientifique de Saigon, vol. 2.

54282. B6ng-cJianh. An excellent variety of the Gocong type with a
growing period of 202 to 234 daj's, and a yield (February 17 to 25) of
1,726 to 2,667 kilograms per hectare (1,539 to 2,375 pounds per acre).
Originated at Dinhthoi (Cantho). (F. 42.)

54283. B6>i(j-dt((i. A good variety of the Gocong type, yielding in
183 to 235 days (February 17 to 25) 1,664 to 3,600 kilograms per hec-
tare (1,484 to 3,211 pounds per acre). From Saigon. (P. Jf2.)

54284. Bong-sen. A fine variety of the Gocong type originated in the
neighborhood of Cantho with a growing period of 162 to 215 days, and
a yield of 2,360 to 3,850 kilograms per hectare (2,105 to 3,434 pounds
per acre). (P. Jf2.)

54285. Cadung Baria.

54286. Cadung Gocong. A fine grain of the Gocong type from the Seed
Selection Laboratory, with a growing period of 152 days, maturity
January 30, and a yield of 1,652 kilograms per hectare (1,470 pounds
per acre). (P. 43.)

54287. Hueky. A variety of American production, with a round dense
grain of the Gocong type, matm'ing in 166 to 230 days from date of
sowing. The yield varies from 1,200 to 3,851 kilograms per hectare
(1,070 to 3,040 pounds per acre).

The plant grows vigorously to a height of 1.4 to 1.6 meters (5 feet)
and fruits abundantly. This nonshattering variety has proved re-
sistant to disease and drought which greatly reduced the yield of other
varietie.s. The head is 23 to 25 centimeters (9 to 10 inches) long, and
the shelled grains are large, regular, and white. It has been given
superior ranking over Spanish rice. {Pp. JfS and 75.)

54288. Lu-phung-tien. A variety of the Gocong type sent out from
Saigon, with a growing period of 180 to 208 days, maturity .January 18
to February 15, and yields of 2,321 to 2,967 kilograms per hectare (2,070
to 2,646 pounds per aero). (P. Jf2.) ^

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54283 to 54296— Continued.

54289 to 54292. These four numbers represent a series of forms of
so-called floating rices, rice with a different flavor from that of or-
dinary rice. For the first two months floating rice grows like ordinary
rice, but later floods of the Mekong River, which start in July, gradu-
ally submerge all of the plant except the leaf tips. The water recedes
after November, the stalks bend down, and when the lower part touches
the ground the nodes take root.

The stalk of floating rice is thicker than that of ordinary rice and
is from 2.5 to 5 meters (8 to 16 feet) long. Only the tips of the stalks
are leafy. The growing period is 8 to 9 months, from April or May
to December or January. No care is given the crop after the sowing.
(P. Ji6.)

54289. Nan}r-vian, or ha sao. A recent introduction from Cambodia,
with stalks 12 feet long and thick heads, up to a foot long. (P. 49.)

54290. Ndnff-di'ini. A recent introduction from Cambodia. Of the
floating rice group, this is the only variety which yields white
flne rice; it requires only a medium supply of water. The grain
falls easily from the short head. (P. 48.)

54291. Nang-gong-trang. A variety of the Gocong type, sent out
from Saigon, with medium-sized grain yielding (1917, December
11, to 1918. February 26) 2..337 to 2,967 kilograms per hectare
(2,080 to 2,747 pounds per acre). (P. 42.)

54292. Ndng-rum. A variety from Saigon with a normal growing
period of 120 days, maturity from December 20 to January 5 and
a normal yield of 1,500 to 2,167 kilograms per hectare (1,338 to
1,932 pounds per acre). (P. ^i.)

54293. Ramay. A large round grain of the tjiie Gocong, which much re-
sembles Hueky. Maturity requires 106 to 228 days ; the yield is from
1,083 to 3.677 kilograms per hectare (966 to 3,281 pounds per acre).
Cultivated at Cantho, Saigon. (P. .',3.)

54294. Rd-muoi. A fine variety with a large round seed, of the Gocong
type, with a growing period of 195 to 220 days and a yield (February
20, 21) of 1,684 to 3,722 kilograms per hectare (1,.502 to 3,321 pounds
per acre). Originated at Dinhthoi (Cantho). (P. ^2.)

54295. Sdo-ong. This fine variety of the Gocong type originated in the
neighborhood of the station of Cantho, has a growing period of 188
to 199 days, ripens January 25, and yields 2,474 to 3,466 kilograms per
hectare (2,207 to 3,092 pounds per acre). (P. 42.)

54296. Song-Ion. The oldest known variety, extensively distributed from
Cambodia. The large thick grains are in heads 7 to 9 inches long.
(P. 4«.)

54297. Warszewiczia coccinea (Vahl) Klotzsch. Rubiacese.

From Panama. Cuttings collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural
Explorer in Charge of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduc-
tion, lieceived September 10, 1921.

" This is a remarkable ornamental tree. Mr. Dorsett and I first saw it on
the banks of Gatun Lake at Rio Sucio. At a distance its racemes, over 2 feet
long, with their brilliant scarlet enlarged sepals produced a startling splash
of color against the dark-green foliage. The color is as vividly scarlet as the
autumn colors of the sour gum, the sorrel tree, or some .species of .Japanese
maple. The colored ' leaves ' are in reality enlarged sepals. Only one flower in
each cluster of flowers on the raceme has an enlarged sepal. Though the
flowers tliemselves are not over a quarter of an inch in diameter, the en-
larged sepals are often 2i inches long. The fact that this tree blooms in
summer, the wet season, whereas most of the showy flowering trees of the
Tropics bloom in the dry season, M'ould seem to make this an unusually valu-
able ornamental tree for tropical regions. It is certainly worthy of a place
in every collection of tropical trees." {Fairchild.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 47

54298. Ehopalostylis sapida (Soland.) Wendl. and Dnide. Phce-
nicaceae. Nikau palm.

From Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand. Seeds presented by C. L.
Wragge. Received September 28, 1921.

An extremely elegant palm native to New Zealand, where the young in-
florescence is eaten. The palm is of peculiar interest as being one of the
most southern, occurring as far as latitude 38° 22' S., whereas 38° S. is the
limit of palms in Australia and South America, and 30° S. in Africa. The
trunk 6 to 12 feet high bears pinnate leaves 4 to 6 feet long and a much-
branched densely llowered spadix 18 to 24 inches long. The pale pinkish
flowers are very numerous. (Adapted from Curiis's Botanical Magazine, pi.
5139.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47S7S.

54299 to 54302. Malus sylvestkis Mill. Malacese. Apple.

From Santiago. Chile. Scions presented by Sr. Salvador Izquierdo. Re-
ceived September 30, 1921. Quoted notes by AVilson Popenoe, except as
otherwise stated.

" Four varieties of apples which I have selected during recent years, and
which I consider very interesting. They are entirely resistant to the attacks
of the woolly aphis (Schizoneura)." (Izquierdo.)

" Chilean apples are probably inferior to our own, in so far as dessert quality
is concerned, ilost of them are small fruits, with rather mealy flesh of sweet
and not very sprightly flavor. They are interesting to us because of their resist-
ance to the woolly aphis, the worst pest of Chilean orchards. The main purpose
in introducing them is for trial as aphis-resistant stock plants on which to graft
our best commercial sorts."

54299. "Admi7-ahl€ de Otofw (Autumn Beauty). Described by Sr.
Izquierdo as a large excellent autumn fruit. The tree is very produc-
tive."

54300. " Euidoiro. Also known as Araucana and Araucana HuidoTiro.
This is said to have originated from an Italian seed. The tree is de-
scribed as very vigorous and productive; the fruit is medium to large,
yellow, of firm texture, sweet, aromatic, and juicy. Its ripening season
is late autumn (April to May in Chile), and the fruits can be kept in
good condition without cold storage until the following October or some-
times November. Its shipping qualities ai'e excellent.

" This variety can not be strongly recommended as a dessert apple
and is not introduced as such ; immunity from the attacks of the woolly
aphis is the quality which gives it interest and makes it valuable in
Chile and perhaps elsewhere. Sr. Izquierdo has found that plants of
this variety grafted on seedling apple roots will be attacked by the aphis
only from the roots upward to the union of stock and scion, not a
single insect ever passing on to the scion to carry on his nefarious
activities.

" Because of this characteristic, it is possible that Huidobro may have
value in the United States as a stock plant on which to graft other and
better varieties of the apple."

54301. " Prodnctiva (productive). A large fruit striped with red, ripen-
ing in April and May in central Chile."

54302. " CHroncJle. A small sweet yellow apple, said to be an excellent

keeper."

54303. Crinodexdron patagua Molina. Elajocarpacese. Patagua.
(,Tricusj)idari-a dependetis Ruiz and Pav.)

From Kew, England. Cuttings presented by Sir David Prain, director.
Royal Botanic Garden. Received September 30, 1921.

A small, compact, rather spreading evergreen tree, 20 to 30 feet high, with
elliptic leaves up to 2i inches long and white axillary tlinvers nearly an inch
long, borne on long curved stalks. The wood is very white and is much used

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

for carpentry and even for cabinetmaking ; the bark is employed in tanning;
and silkworms relisli the leaves. Native to moist situations in central Chile,
where it ascends en nearly 4,000 leet. (Adapted from Kew Bulletin of Mis-
cellaneous Information, 1907, p. 13, and Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. S115.)

54304. Gladiolus alatus L. Iridacese.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Seeds presented by I. B. Pole
Evans, chief. Division of Botany. Received September 26, 1921.

A very interesting little South African plant with flowers of a delightful
fragrance not unlike that cf the sweetbrier ; the three upper petals are bright
orange-scarlet, the three lower ones are yellowish tipped with orange-scarlet.
The bulbs are not larger than ordinary peas and can not remain long out
of ground. (Adapted from Allen, Bulbs and Tuberous-Rooted Plants, p. 105.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44722.

54305. Paullixta cupana Kuntli. Sapindacese.

From Para Valley, Para, Brazil. Seeds presented by A. Law Vcge, through
J. A. McCutchin, Federal Horticultural Board. Received September
16, 1921.

" The seed requires three months to germinate and should be planted in
clay soil mixed with sand, half and half. They are very delicate, being killed
in two days when exposed to dryness. About 74 per cent of seeds, preserved
in water for two weeks, germinated, although fermentation had set in. The
plant is naturally a vine, though in commercial plantings in Brazil it is trained
as a bush. It requires shade while young. The plant has the highest per-
centage of caflfein of any plant known." (Voge.)

From this species is obtained guarana, which is used not only as a remedy
for intestinal trouble but also as a very powerful stimulant that enables one to
endure almost superhuman fatigue. Guarana is a black paste, extracted from
the seeds of the grapelike fruits found growing along the upper Tapajoz, and
in the valley of the Orinoco in Venezuela.

In November the fruits mature ; the moist soft seeds are carefully removed
and spread in the sun to dry. A few hours are suflicient to give them a flintj''
brittleness. The kernels are then reduced to powder; and, with the addition
of a little water or by exposure to the damp air of the swamps, a thick paste
is obtained, which is molded into cylinders about an inch in diameter and 6
inches long. The dry cylinder assumes an almost mineral hardness. This is
the guarana of commerce. When powdered it ferments rapidly and its me-
dicinal properties come into play.

The Indians also utilize the roots and leaves of the Paullinia for the making
of inferior grades of guarana. Even the blossoms are burned and the ashes
yield still another variety known as " guarana putira," or " guarana flor."
The Indians aud whites who use guarana file a small portion from the cylinder,
dissolve it in water, and drink it. The whites generally add sugar to neutralize
the bitter taste of caffein. The chief medicinal value of guarana is its salutary
action on the intestinal secretions when taken in small and not too frequent
doses. Repeated doses result in a general breakdown of the nervous system.

Analysis of 100 grams of guarana. Grams.

Caffein 5. 388

Essential oil 2. 950

Resin 7. 800

Coloring matter 1. 570

Saponin . 060

Guarana-tannic acid 5. 902

Pyro-guarana acid 2. 750

Starch 9. 350

Glucose . 777

Pectic acid, malic acid, dextrin, etc 7. 470

Vegetable fiber 49. 125

Water 7. 650

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 49

The youriK shoots are planted about 20 feet apart, and in the course of 10
years the plant occupies an area of from 10 to 15 square feet. The plants
bear fruit in the third or fourth year and will yield from 6 to 8 pounds of
seeds, abcnt the size and color of a ^rain of com, annually for 35 to AO years.
Plants raised from seeil do not bear fruit until the fifth year and live but a
few years. (Adapted from Bulletin of the Pan American Union, vol. 51,
p. 26S.)

54306. Clusia grandiflora Splitf?. Cliisiacese.

From Cambridge, En^laud. Cuttinjrs presented by F. G. Preston, superin-
tendent, Botanc Garden. Kecoived September 30, 1921.

A very beautiful plant up to 11 feet high with handsome larjre white ro.se-
tintetl flowers, each from 7 to 8 inches in diameter. The flowers are fleshy
with a delicate white frin.^e around the center of a deep-yellov.-, discoid,
gummy mass of staminodes. Tliree flowers are usually borne at the end of
a shoot, the central one opening flrst and b.iding the tv>o si<le buds which open
later. This native of Guiana has large handsouie leathery leaves, up to 18
inches long and over 7 inches wide; they are borne in clusters towards the
end of the twigs. Tlie plant is not in any way susceptible to insect pests.
(Adapted from Gardeners' Chrmiicle, Sd scr., vol. 67, p. 315.)

54307 and 54308.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Plants collected by J. F. Rock. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the Department of Agriculture. Received August 26, 1921.

54307. CoT.A NiTiDA (Vent.) Schott and Endl. Sterculiacea.
{Sterculia nitida Vent.)

A tree 20 to 30 feet high, native to Upper Guinea, Africa, closely re-
lated to the common cola nut, from which it differs in the broader,
shorter stalked leaves, and flowers nearly double the size. These trees
furnish the cola nuts so much esteemed by the natives for their bitter
flavor, and which are said to enhance the taste of whatever is eaten
with them. The numerous seeds are in leathery or woody pods. (Adapted
from Oliver, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 1, p. 221.)

54308. QuERcus .tavanica (Blume) Drake. Fagacere.
{Castanopsis javanica A. DC.)

A large evergreen tree with very leathery leaves which are shining
above, more or less rufous pubescent beneath, and 3 to 10 inches long.
The globose tomentose involucres, up to 2 inches in diameter with spines
sometimes two-thirds of an inch long, inclose 1 to 4 nuts. Native to
Lower Bui-ma and the Malay Peninsula. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora
of British India-, vol. 5, p. 620.)

54309. DioscoREA esctjlenta (Lour.) Burkill. Dioscoreacese.

Lesser yam.

From Suva. Fi.ii Islands. Tubers presented by C. H. Knowles, Director
of Agriculture. Received September 17, 1921.

This small yam, the kawaU is certainly worth the attention of anyone who
has facilities for cultivating a small area of food plants. Being indigenous to
Fiji, the natives have long recognized its value as a food, and it is odtivated
in most if not all of the Fiji Islands. It is cultivated in parts of India and
Burma. In the latter it is said to be found wild.

The stem of this creeper is round and full of prickles. It is propagated by
planting the small tubers or roots, which, like the old ones, are oblong, of a
brownish color outside and a pure white within. When cooked, the skin falls
off like the bark of a birch tree. The root is very farinaceous, and when well
cooked looks like a fine mealy potato, although of superior whiteness. The
taste recalls to mind that of the arracacha of South America. There is a slight
degree of sweetness about it which is very agreeable to the palate.

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

The kawai can be grown in districts too wet for the finer varieties of the
yam, and it is not attacked by the leaf fungus Gloeosporium postis which at-
taclis yams, particularly the better varieties, and is very severe in wet years.
Good land is necessarj- for a good crop, and it must be well drained.

No insect pests or fungous diseases were found to damage the plant during
1916 to 1919.

The kaicai can be either boiled or roasted, and, as with the potato, it is best
not to remove the skin before cooking. A thorough cleaning is the only prepara-
tion necessary. (Adapted from Agricultnral Circular, Fiji, vol. 1, p. 86.)

54310. Coix LACRYMA-JOBi MA-YUEN (Rom.) Stapf. Poaceae.

Ma-yuen.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Sr. Adn. Hernandez,
director, Bureau of Agriculture. Received September 23, 1921.

"A newly domesticated variety grown in Occidental Negros Province, Philip-
pine Islands, where no disease is reported." (Arsenio Goco. plant inspector.)

" Our experiments have shown this to be a promising cereal for the Tropics."
(Hernandez.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49798.

54311. Dexdrocalamus loxgispathus Kurz. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Dehi-a Dun, United Provinces, India. Seeds presented by R. S.
Hole, forest botanist. Received September 7, 1921.

A large handsome species with tufted glaucous-green culms up to 60 feet high,
the upper branoiies bearing smooth lanceolate yellow-ribbed leaves the under
surface of which is rough and glaucescent or sometimes almost white. The
internodes are up to 2 feet long with walls 5 inches thick. The species comes
nearest Dendrocalamus hamiltonii but is easily recognized by its long fragile
papery culm sheaths densely hairy on the back, and by the large panicles of
small flower heads and blunt spikelets. One of its local Burmese names is
" wa-ya " (stinging bamboo), for the hairs on the sheath are especially irritat-
ing. Although native to eastern Bengal and Burma, chiefly along streams, it
has been cultivated in Calcutta, Malabar, etc., but the culms are not very
strong, and as a Ijuilding material it is generally inferior to many other kinds.
(Adapted from Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta, vol. 7, p. 89.)

54312 to 54318.

From Jujuy, Argentina. Collected by D. S. Bullock, agricultural trade
adviser. I'-ureau of ^larkets and Crop Estimates, United States Depart-
ment of Au'riculture. Received September 24, 1921.

54312 to 54315. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacese. Potato.

" Tubers bought at Blarket Place, Jujuy, Argentina, August 1, 1921."
{D. 8. Bullock.)

54312. No. 1. 54314. No. 3.

54313. No. 2. 54315. No. 4.

54316. OxALis TUBEEOSA Molina. Oxalidacete. Oca.

" Seeds of jyapa oca bought at Market Place, Jujuy, Argentina. Said
to grow at an altitude of 9,000 feet." (D. S. Bullock.)

54317 and 54318. Zea mays L. Poaceff. Corn.

Seeds introduced for experimental purposes.

54317. No. 1. 54318. No. 2.

54319. Htdnocarpus wightiana Blume. Flacourtiaceae.

From Sibpur, near Calcutta, India. Seeds presented by Lieut. Col. A. T.
Gage, director. Royal Botanic Garden. Received September 30, 1921.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 51

"A tree common on the western Peninsula from the Konkan along the coast
ranges of India. 40 to 50 feet hi^ii. with smooth ovate to lanceolate leaves,
and globose fruits the size of a small aitple. The numerous yellowish seeds
have oily albumen. (Adapted from Cooke, Flora of Bombay, vol. 1, p. 57.)

"At present the oil from the seeds is used in Calcutta (School of Tropical
Medicine) in the treatment of leprosy." (J. F. Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52S59.

54320. RuBus sp. Rosacete.

From San Salvador, Salvador. Seeds collected by P. H. Dorsett, plant
introducer, Deiiartment of Agriculture. Ileceived September 30, 1921.

" Seeds secured in the market, San Salvador, September 6, 1921. Cyliudric
fruits 1^ inches long, 1 inch in diameter, deep maroon in color, with plenty
of wine-red juice. Flavor acid but quite pleasant." {Dorsett.)

54321. CoLEUS KOTUxDiFOLius (Poir.) Clieval. and Perr. Men-
(C. tuierosus A. Rich.) [thacese.

From Mount S'illnda, Southern Rhodesia. Tubers presented by W. L.
Thompson. Received September 13, 1921.

" Tubers which serve as food for the natives of this district, and of which
we often partake. The native name is zwidata. The tubers may be described
as a substitute for Irish potatoes. We find that they are fine prei:>ared in the
same way as creamed potatoes. They are not very mealy but could scarcely be
called watery. If they could be induced to grow to a larger size, with increase
rather than decrease of other good qualities, I think they might be quite a use-
ful plant. I think they are quite prolific yielders. They require quite a long
season to mature, and I presume that, if these reach you in condition to grow,
it would be necessary to start them in a greenhouse. The tubers send out
sprouts much as do sweet potatoes." (Thompson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51768.

54322 to 54325.

From Alipur, Bengal, India. Seeds presented by the Agricultural and Horti-
cultural Society of India, through E. N. Reasoner, Oneco, Fla. Received
September 28, 1921.

54322. Cassia alata L. Cjesalpiniaceae.

A coarse erect branched shrub 5 to 10 feet high, with stout green
branches and pinnate leaves up to 2 feet long. The yellow flowers,
1^ inches %vide, are in racemes 4 to 20 inches long. The valves of the
straight spreading pods have a papery wing running from end to end.
The active principle of the seeds is chrysophonic acid. Every portion of
the plant is used medicinally. The plant is native to tropical America
but is now cultivated all over the Tropics. (Adapted from Rock,
Leguminous Plants of Hawaii, p. 83.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49989.

54323. DiocLEA lasiocarpa Mart. FabacesE.

A shrubby plant twining over tall trees, with sparsely pubescent
trifoliolate leaves, the somewhat-pointed leaflets 2 to 5 inches long.
The purple-violet flowers, with fringed keel and papery deciduous
bractlets, are on peduncles 1 to li feet long. Native to tropical
American forests. (Adapted from Martins, Flora Brasiliensis, vol. 15,
pt. 1, p. 166.)

54324. Ochna squarkosa L. Ochnacese.

A shrub or small tree with smooth shining leaves 2 to 5 inches long
and fragrant yellow flowers an inch long, clustered on the old wood
or on short leafless branchlets. The compound drupaceous fruits are
black. Native to the East Indies and Burma. (Adapted from Cooke,
Flora of Botnhay, vol. 1, p. 196.)

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54322 to 54325— Continued.

54325. Petrea volubilis L. Yerbenacese.

"A woody climber of exquisite beauty when in full flower. The
heliotrope violet-centered blossoms are borne in loose pendent sprays
which hang gracefully from the slender arching branches. These, com-
bined with the rigid green leaves, suggest almost an artificial blossom.
Native to tropical South America and some of the West Indies."
{H. F. Macmillan.)

54326. A\'ENA sATivA L. Poacese. • Oats.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds presented by George Sinclair, manager,
Earl of Roseberry's Dalmeny farms. Rece'ved September 30, 1921.

" Scotch Neicmarket oats which by breeding have been increased to a yield
of 100 bu.shels per acre and a weight of 56 pounds per bushel." {Lou D. Siceet,
Denver, Colo.)

54327 to 54329. Xageia spp. Taxacese. Yellowwood.

{Podocarpus spp.)

From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Seeds presented by E. Percy Phil-
lips, division of botany. Received September 29, 1921.

" I am sending seeds of species of South African yello^v^voods which may in-
terest you. As the genus is now undor revision at Kew, the Herbarium numl>ers
of the forestry department should be kept, as they will be quoted in the mono-
graph wlien published." (Phillips.)

54327. Nageia sp. 54329. Nageia sp.
Herbarium No. 3467. Herbarium No. 3392.

54328. Nageia sp.
Herbarium No. 3466.

54330. Carica papaya L. Papayace^. Papaya.

From Canal Zone. Seeds collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural
Explorer in Charge of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.
Received September 16, 1921.

"An oblong-fruited ffirm of exquisite flavor. Grown in the plantations of
the Government at Bracho Mindi and served in the hotels of the Panama Rail-
way Co." (Fairchild.)

54331. Centaurea ragusina L. Asteracese.

From Chemin des Grottes St. Helene. Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr.
A. Robertson Proschowsky. Received September 26, 1921.

"A strikingly ornamental long-lived plant. I have two nearly .30 years old,
growing on a perpendicular wall. Very few good seeds are produced and germi-
nation seems difficult ; any stagnant moisture should lie avoided. It is best to
mix the seeds with soil, spread the mixture out in a fissure of a rock and keep
slightly moist." (ProscJioicsky.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48027.

54332. Ochroma lagopus Swartz. Bombacacese. Balsa.

From Camaguey, Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. R. L. Luaces, director,
Granja Escuela. Received September 23, 1921.

" Seeds from this spring's crop. The seeds are very small and embedded in
the lint, which is a silk cotton that does not absorb water, and for this reason it
is u.sed for life belts. The wood of tbe tree is stronger and much lighter than
basswood and is being used in aeroplane construction. I believe it will grow
well in southern Florida, around Brownsville, Tex., and in parts of California."
(Luaces.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53490.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1&21. 53

54333 to 54335. Andropogon spp. Poaceae. Beard-grass.

From Loanda, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler, through
H. A. Lonsworth, agricultural missionary, Angola Mission, Malanzhe,
Angola. Keceived September 16, 1921.

"Grasses of Angola, which may be useful for forage." (Longivorth.)

54333. Andropogon fastigiatus Swartz.

A slender erect smooth annual with flat narrow leaves. The freely
branching culms bear broad racemes with conspicuous sterile spikelets
and geniculate awns about 1^ inches long. Native to dry open ground
from southern Mexico and the West Indies to Brazil. (Adapted from
Contributions from the National Herbarium, xol. 18, p. 219.)

54334. Andkopogon gayanus Kunth.

A tall perennial with numerous flowering branches, rather stout
racemes of reddish or brownish spikelets, and awns about an inch long
bent in the middle. Native to Senegal. (Adapted from ThiseUon-Dyer,
Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 9, pt. 2, p. 261.)

54335. Andropogon sp.

Received as Andropogon annulatus.

54336 to 54341. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Seeds presented by M. E. Carle, director,
Laboratoire de Genetique, Institut Scientifique de I'lndochine. Received
September 13, 1921. Notes adapted from Bulletin Agricole, de VInstitut
Scientifique de Saigon, vol. 2.

54336. Cadung. A variety of the Gocong type, a fine grain maturing
January 30, after a growing period of 152 days. Yield 1,652 kilograms
per hectare (1,475 pounds per acre). (P. J/S.)

54337. Cadung-da. Sown on June 14, flowered December 25, harvested
March 7, after about 266 days of growth. Yield 1,080 kilograms per
hectare (900 pounds per acre). {P. 41.)

54338. Cadung Vinhlong. A variety of the Gocong type. Maturity is
February 17 to 25, after a growing season of 183 to 235 days from the
date of sowing. The yield is 1,664 to 3,600 kilograms per hectare
(1,485 to 3,213 pounds per acre). (P. //2.)

54339. Tarn. vu6c. Of the Gocong type. The growing period is 164 to
179 days, and the yield 1,117 to 1,304 kilograms per hectare (997 to
1,165 pounds per acre), (P. 42.)

54340. Tau cMn. 54341. Tra bac.

54342 and 54343. Echinocitlga pyeamidalis (Lam.) Hitchc.

and Chase. PoacesG. Grass.

(Panicum pyramidale Lam.)

From Loanda, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler,
thi'ough H. A. Longworth. agricultural missionary, Angola Mission,
Malanzhe, Angola. Received September 16, 1921.

"Grasses of Angola, which may be useful for forage." (Longworth.)

A smooth, sparingly branched, somewhat fleshy annual 7 feet tall, with
elongate leaves and a long tapering panicle, the relatively slender branches
ascending or slightly drooping. (Adapted from Contributions from the National
Herbarium, vol. 18, p. 3.'i5.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51041.

54342. "An aquatic form 3 meters (10 feet) in height." (Gossweiler.)

54343. "A rhizomatous aquatic or semiaquatic form, up to 4 meters (13
feet) in height." (Gossweiler.)

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. /

5434-4. Ortza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Seeds presented by M. E. Carle, director,
Laboratoire tie Geuetique, Institut Scientifique de I'lndochine. Re-
ceived September 13, 1921.

Lud chua clian.
54345. EcHiNocHLOA HAPLOCLADA Stapf, Poacese, Grass.

From Loanda, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler, through
H. A. Longworth, agricultural missionary, Angola Mission, Malanzhe,
Angola. Received September 16, 1921.

A tufted perennial up to 8 feet high, native to Nile land and Mozambique.
The linear leaves are 6 inches to over a foot long, and the dense erect linear
to linear-oblong panicles are 4 to 9 inches long. (Adapted from TMselton-Dyer,
Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 9, p. 613.)

54346 and 54347. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Seeds presented by M. E. Carle, director,
Laboratoire de Genetique, Institut Scientifique de rindochine. Received
September 13, 1921.

54346. Nango. A fine variety with somewhat elongated grain, of the
Gocong type. After a growing period of 159 days it matures about
January 8, with a yield of 1,496 kilograms per hectare (1,335 pounds
per acre). (Adapted from Bulletin Agricole de Vlnstitut Scientifique de
Saigon, vol. 2, p. J/S.)

54347. Nangngoc. A variety with a normal growing period of 119 to
151 days usually 122 days. The normal yield is 2.000 kilograms per
hectare (1,785 pounds per acre). (Adapted from Bulletin Agricole de
V Institut Scientifique de Saigon, vol. 2, p. Jfl.)

54348. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Loanda, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler, through
H. A. Longworth, agricultural missionary, Angola Mission, Malanzhe,
Angola. Received September 16, 1921.

" Rootstock tufted, culms numerous, up to 2 meters (7 feet) high. Found
with EchinocMoa stagnina and E. pyramidalis in swamps which contain stag-
nant water np to the time of maturity of the rice. Native to the swampy
margins of River Longa, Quissama, Cuanza Sul, Angola. Matures towards
July." {Gossweiler.)

54349. Oryza sativa L. Poaceae. Rice.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Seeds presented by M. E. Carle, director,
Laboratoire de Genetique. Institut Scientifique de I'lndochine. Received
September 13, 1921.

Ra xanh. A variety originated at Dinhtlioi. Cantho, very productive, but
with a small short grain. The yield is from 1.769 to 3.8.o9 kilos per hectare
(1,579 to 3.444 pounds per acre) with a growing period of 202 to 218 days.
Ripens February 19 to 21. (Adapted from Bulletin Agricole de Vlnstitut
Scientifique de Saigon, vol. 2, p. J/l.)

54350 to 54352. Panicum spp. Poacese. Panic grass.

From Loanda, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler, through
H. A. Longworth, agricultural missionary, Angola Mission, Malanzhe,
Angola. Received September 16, 1921.

" Grasses of Angola, which may be useful for forage." (Longioorth.).

54350. Panicum maximum Forsk.

"A robust perennial 6 feet or more tall, with short rootstocks growing
in immense leafy clumps. The open panicles about a foot long bear
numerous smooth, rather small oblong spikelets. Native to Guadeloupe."
{Agnes Chase.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53956.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 55

54350 to 54353— Continued.

54351. Panicum muticum Forsk.

"An annual or i)ereunial, semiaquatic grass 1.5 meters (5 feet) in
height. Native to Egypt and Arabia." (Gossweiler.)

54352. Panicum sp.

"An erect annual up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) in height." {Gossweiller.)

Received as Panicum synnertonii, but the seeds received are not this
species.

54353 to 54384.

From Chengtu, Szechwau, China. Seeds presented by P. M. Bayne, through
J. Burtt Davy, Cambridge, England. Received September 19, 1921.

The only notes received with this shipment vpere the native names of the
various seeds in Chinese characters. These were translated by Dr. T. Tanaka,
of the Office of Crop Physiology and Breeding Investigations.

54353. Akebia lobata austealis Diels. Lardizabalacese.
"(No. 20.) Eight-month kua."

54354. Beta vulgaris L. Chenopodiacese. Beet.
"(No. 60.) Thick-skinned vegetable."

54355. Brassica juncea (L.) Cass. Brassicacese. Chinese mustard.
"(No. 58.) Blue (green) vegetable."

54356. Brassica pekinensis (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicaee£e. Pai ts'ai.
"(No. 59.) Large Pai ts'ai."

54357. Brassica sp. Brassicaceae.

"(No. 50.) Water lily, flower white (some special name; can not be
white-flowered water lily from etymology)."

54358. Brassica sp. Brassicacese.
"(No. 52.) Pink oil vegetable seed."

54359. Brassica sp. Brassicacese.
"(No. 61.) Large-headed vegetable."

54360. Cacaba erosa (L.) Kuntze. Fabacese. Yam bean.

(Pachyrhizus ang\ilatus Rich.)

"(No. 21.) Earth kua fruit."

54361. Cannabis sativa L. Moracese. Hemp.
"(No. 95.) Hua ma tsu. Fire hempseed."

54362. Crotalaria sp. Fabacese.
"(No. 91.) Noisy-bell herb."

54363. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Poacese. Millet.
(Setaria italica Beauv.)

"(No. 88.) Pink valley seed."

54364. Fagopyrum vulgare Hill. Polygonacese. Buckwheat.
"(No. 63.) Cmao tsu."

54365. Helianthus annuus L. Asteracese. Sunflower.
"(No. 22.) Sun-pointing ki (very common name for sunflower)."

54366. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. . Sorg'hum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

«

(No. 100.) Greasy fruit.

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54353 to 54384— Continued.

54367. Peeilla FKUTESCENS (L.) Britton. Menthaceae.
(P. ocymoides L.)

"(No. 87.) Su mar

54368. Pekisteophe tinctoria Nees. Acanthacese.
"(No. 92.) Chih chia Jim."

54369. Phaseolus angulakis (Wilkl.) \V. F. Wight. Fabaceje.

Adsuki bean.

"(No. 41.) Hung ton or pink tou.''

54370. Phaseolus aueeus Roxb. Fabacere. Mung bean.
"(No. 42.) Lu toil or gi'een tou.'"

54371 and 54372. Phaseoexjs calcakatus Roxb. Fabacese. Rice bean.

54371. "(No. 32.) Pink Pa-mountain tou."

54372. "(No. 33.) Yellow Pa-mountain tou."
54373. Rohdea japonica Roth. Convallariacese.

"(No. 93.) Myriad-years blue (very common name.)"

54374 to 54379. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabacete. Soy bean.

(Glycine hisphJa M-ixim.)

54374. "(No. 34.) Large yellow tou.''

54375. "(No. 35.) Large black tou."

54376. "(No. 36.) Parm-skin large tou (large tou is soy bean)."

54377. "(No. 37.) Blue (green) skin large tou."

54378. "(No. 39.) Small black tou."

54379. "(No. 40.) Small yellow tou."

54380. Spinacia oleeacea L. Gbenopodiacese. Spinach.
"(No. 72.) ro ts'aL"

54381. ViGNA SESQUiPEDALis ( L. ) Fi'uwirth. Fabacese.

Yard-Long bean.

"(No. 26.) Linear berry tou."

54382. ViGNA SINENSIS (Tomer) Savi. Fabacese. Cowpea.
"(No. 25.) White dewberry tou."

54383 and 54384. Zea mays L. Poacece. Corn.

54383. "(No. 82.) Horse-teeth jewel ynai (barley, wheat, etc.,
called mai)."

54384." (No. 83.) Yellow jewel mai."

54385 to 54395.

From Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. Seedlings presented by H. R.
Wright. Received September 17, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Wright.

54385. IMai.us sylvesteis Mill. Malaceae. Apple.

{Pyrus mai us L.)

"No. 7. Root grafts, second-generation seedling from Irish Peach.
This seedling is aphis resistant and has a perfect affinity for the Chine.se
crab, Pyrus pruni folia. I am using it for double working, for all those
that will not do direct on prunifolia."

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 31519.

JULY 1 10 SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 57

54385 to 54395— Continued.

54386. IMai.us ptjmila Mill. Malacese. Paradise apple,

"No. 8. Root grafts, aphis-resistant Paradise, used as a dwarfing
stock."

For previous introduction, see S. P I. No. 42638.

54387 to 54392. Mat.t's s^'LVESTRIa Mill. Malacere. Apple.

(Pyrus mains L.)

54387. "No. ]. Bordeaux Reivettc. Now blijiht-proof apple, re-
sembling Cox's Orange in color and shape, with a rich aromatic
flavor ; fruit a good keeper, making an ideal apple for home or
export; heavy cropper."

54388. " No. 3. Root grafts, Delicious X Cox's Orauf/e cross, nearly
aphis resistant ; a beautiful apple ; an early and heavy cropper of
superb quality."

54389. " No. 6. Root grafts, Imm's Seedling. A large culinary
ajiple, one of tlie very best for that purpose ; good cropper, and
aphis resistant. A most promising stock ; of upright growth, with
very large foliage and a splendid root system."

54390. " No. 2. Keaney's Winter; has proved aphis resistant with
me."

54391. "No. 3. Plants on own roots, grown from root cuttings of
Ribston Pippin X Northern Spy, cross not yet named ; aphis re-
sistant. A superb keeper with a delicious flavor."

54392. " No. 4. A sport from the Rihston-Spy cross, differing only
in its most peculiar color; aphis resistant. Flavor and keeping
qualities superb."

54393. Prunus domestica L. Amygdalaeese. Prune.

" No. 9. A very large black prune, early ripening, before Petite d'Agen;
should be valuable."

54394. Pbunus salicina X cerasifera. Amygdalaeese. Hybrid plum.

" No. 11. An enormous cropper and good shipper; splendid for jam
and bottling ; a valuable cimimercial fruit, should be planted largely."

54395. Prunus salicina X cerasifera. Amygdalaceae. Hybrid plum.

" No. 10. Wright's Hybrid Cherry plum X Wright's Early Jap,
cross like cherry plum {Prunus cerasifera) in appearance, but larger;
good alike for jam, bottling, and dessert. The tree is very upright in
growth and should make a good hedge."

54396 to 54399. Aristida spp. Poaceae. Grass.

From Loanda, Angola Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler, through
H. A. Longworth, agricultural missionary, Angola Mision, Malanzhe.
Angola. Received September 16, 1921.

" Grasses of Angola found in the arid coast region and might be useful for
forage in arid conditions in the United States." {Longicorth.)

54396. Aristida adscensionxs L.

"A tufted weedy annual 6 to 12 inches tall, with dense narrow panicles;
the awns of the crowded spikelets are horizontally spreading." {Agnes
Chase.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 15334.

54397. Aristida hordeacea Kunth.

"An annual about a foot tall, bent at the lower joints, with bushy
barleylike heads about 3 or 4 inches long." {Agnes Chase.)

58 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

54396 to 54399— Continued.

54398. Abistida papposa Trin. and Eupr.

A grayish species native to Nubia and Senegal, with smooth culms a
foot or more long. The narrow rolled leaves are 3 to 6 inches long, the
narrow oblong panicles 4 to 5 inches long with erect somewhat appressed
branches. The awns are feathery above the middle. (Adapted from
Steudel, Synopsis Plantarum Graminearum, p. 1^.)

54399. Aristida sp.

Received as Aristida rhiniochloo (.').

54400 to 54406.

From Loanda, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by J. Gossweiler, through
H. A. Longworth, agricultural missionary, Angola Mission, Malanzhe,
Angola. Received September 16, 1921.

" Grasses of Angola which may be useful for forage."

54400. Capriola dactylois' (L.) Kuntze. Poace^e. Bermuda grass.
(Cynodon da/^tylon Pers.)

" Found in the arid coast region and might be useful for arid condi-
tions in the United States." (Lonf/icorth.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51335.

54401. Steeptolophus sagittifolius Hughes. Poacese.

"A tropical African annual much branched from the base. A rare
grass." ( Gossueiler. )

" Freely branching, decumbent, the blades conspicuously sagitttate on
slender petioles spreading from the sheaths ; inflorescence of rather long-
stalked burs." {Agnes Chase.)

54402. Entep.opogon melicoides (Koenigi Nees. Poacese.

" Found in the arid coast region and might be useful for arid con-
ditions in the United States." (Longtvorth.)

"A tall slender perennial with narrow leaves and a one-sided spike
of crowded awned spikelets." (Ayncs Chase.)

54403. Ebagkostis chapellieei (Kimth) Nees. Poacese.

"A wiry perennial 2 to 3 feet tall, with narrow leaves and russet-
colored narrow panicles 2 to 6 inches long. Native to Madagascar."
(Agnes Chase.)

54404. Erageostis fascicxjlaris Trin. Poacese.

A densely tufted species with strong roots, native to the Guinea Coast.
The culms bear distant clusters of straight branches. The smooth leaves
are narrow and rolled, and the panicles are narrow and dense.
(Adapted from Steudel, Synojjsis Plantarum Graminearum, p. 270.)

54405. Nazta axiena (Spreng.) Scribn. Poacese.

" Found in the arid coast region and might be useful for arid con-
ditions in the United States." [Longworth.)

"A low annual with rather short, broad, conspicuously ciliate leaves
and spikes 1 to 4 inches long of minute burs, the bur falling entire."
(Agnes Chase.)

54406. Vetiveria nigritana (Benth.) Stapf. Poacese.

"A robust perennial growing in clumps, with elongate panicles of
slender whorled branches with prickly spikelets toward the ends.
Differs from the common species in having delicate awns." ( Apnea
Chase. )

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 59

54407 to 54409.

From Chengtu, Szechwan, China. Seeds presented by P. M. Bayne. through
J. Burtt Davy, Cambridge, England. Received September 19, 1921.

The only notes received with these seeds were the native names in Chinese
characters. These were translated by Dr. T. Tanaka, of the Office of Crop
Physiology and Breeding Investigations.

54407. Amakanthus paniculatus L. AmaranthaceiB.
No, 86. " Savage's chestnut."

54408. CucuRBiTA sp. Cucurbitacese.
No. 12. " Whiter kua."

54409. Ipomoea reptans (L.) Poir. Convolvulacere.
(/. aquatica Forsk.)

No. 49. " Yung vegetable."

54410. Zea mays L. Poacese. Corn.

From Supe, Peini. Seeds presented by Thomas W. Voetter, American con-
sul. Received September 16, 1921.

"In December, 1919, I obtained an ear of corn at Supe, Peiii. Part of this
was planted at Antofagasta, Chile, and gave very satisfactory results. The
plant grew very tall, and on some of the stalks four ears appeared. The ears
were long and the grains tender, juicy, and sweet.

" Some of the grains from the original ear were sent to Fort Wayne, Ind.,
and planted there in 1920, but no ears formed there before the coming of frost.
It is evident that this variety needs a long growing season and might do very
well and prove very satisfactory in some southern State." {Thomas TF.
Voetter. )

54411 to 54424. Brassica spp. Brassicacese.

From Okitsu, Shizuokaken, Japan. Seeds presented by Dr. T. Onda, direc-
tor, Imperial Horticultural Experiment Station, through T. Ito, chief,
Plant Industry Division. Imperial University of Agriculture and Com-
merce, Tokyo. Received September 30, 1921.

New and rare types of salad plants and green vegetables, etc. Notes adapted
from Inouma. Japanese Mustards ; translated by T. Tanaka, of the Office of
Crop Physiology and Breeding Investigations.

54411. Hatakena (farm vegetable), from Kyoto Province, much re-
sembles abiirana, the common oil vegetable, but is paler. It is com-
monly used as a kind of salad. The yellow flowers are three-quarters
of an inch across and bear four light-green honey glands. The radical
leaves resemble those of daikon (Raphanus sativus). The many-
seeded pods are 4i inches long.

54412. Hinona (vegetable of Hiuo), fi'om Shigaken. A plant produced
in the village of Hino, Omi Province, with leaves like aburana and a
little longer, the larger veins showing reddish purple. The root, 5 to 7
inches in circumference and 7 to S inches long, is a beautiful purplish
red. The yellow petals are rounder than those of aiurana.

54413 to 54415. A variety with sparingly incised leaves and white
stalk called Mibuna from the name of the village where it originated,
in the vicinity of Kyoto. The leaves are soft and of good flavor and
are highly esteemed.

54413. Mibuna (common).

54414. Mibuna, okute (late).

54415. Mibuna, tease (early).

60 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

54411 to 54424r— Continued.

54416 to 54419. Midzuna (water vegetable). A variety with several
hundred tufted leaves growing from one root; several flower stalks
grow up between the leaves. In general character the plant resembles
aburaua except that the deeply incised serrate leaves are moi-e slender
and the small slender pods are round instead of flat. This variety
is commonly planted in Mino Province and is called seneuzi (thousand
fibers) in the city of Kyoto.

54416. Midzuna, nakate (midseason).

54417 and 54418. Midzuna, okiite. A large coarse variety of
midzuna which is planted in autumn. The leaves are deeply
incised but not so slender as those of the common midzuna. It
tastes slightly bitter like midzuna but is without the disagreeable
odor of takana.

54417. Midzuna, okute (late).

54418. Midzuma, okute dai (late and large).
54419. Midzuna, icase (early).

54420. Suifjukina. A variety extensively cultivated at Kamo Village,
Yamashiro Province, and mostly used to make " aemono " (mixed
salad). The plant is similar to aburana except that the radical leaves
somewhat resemble those of midzuna and the stem leaves have much
deeper incisions. The yellow flowers are li inches across.

54421 to 54424. Takana,.

54421. Takana (common). A plant 3 to 4 feet high, with large
stiff blunt-tipped leaves. In spring the stems and leaves are picked
and eaten, therefore the name kakina (picked vegetable) or
takana. It has a pungent taste and w^hen boiled has a bad odor.
The flowering season follows the ordinary karashina.

54422. Takana, katsnona (especially delicious one). For descrip-
tion, see S. P. I. No. 54421.

54423. Takana, murasaki (purple variety). Similar in general ap-
pearance to takana (common) but with incised sharply serrate
leaves of a purplish color. The taste is less pungent than that
of takana.

54424. Takana, shiro (white). For description, see S. P. I. No.
54421.

54425. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Mongalla, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Seeds collected by Dr. H. L.
Shautz, Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agri-
culture. Received December 9, 1920. Numbered September, 1921.

"(No. 1488. Mongalla, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. August 8, 1920.) Dark hull,
not awned." (Shantz.)

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Acom, Dioscorea latifolia, 53925, 5i054.
Akebia lobaia austi-aUs, 54353.
Allium fistulosum, 53958.
Amaranth. See Aniat-anthus spp.
Amaranihus yaiujeticuH, 53896.

paniculatus, 53S97, 54407.
Ananas sativus, 53990.
Andropogon sp., 54335.

fastigiatus, 54333.

gni/anus, 54334.
Anthijllis viilneraria, 53920.
Apple, Mains sylvestris :

Admirable de Otoao, 54299.

Bordeaux Reinette, 54387.

Citronelle, 54302.

Delicious X Cox's Orange, 54388.

Huidobro, 54300.

Imm's Seedling, 54389.

Irish Peach, 54385.

Keaney's Winter, 54390.

Productiva, 54301.

Ribston Pippin X Northern Spy,
54391.
Spy, 54392.
Apple, crab, Malus spp., 54082-54094.
54266-54268.

Paradise, Malus pumila, 54386.
Aristida sp., 54399.

adscensionis, 54396.

hordeacea, .54397.

pajjposa, 54398.
Attalca cohune, 54017.
Aveva sativa, 54326.
Avocado, Persea americana:

Capac. 54276.

Carchi, 54273.

Chota, 54272.

Egas, 54271.

Huira, 54278.

Inca, 54277.

Imbabura, 54275.

Irumina, .54274.

Tamayo, 54270.

Balsa, Ochroma lagopus, 54332.
Bamboo, Dendrocalamus spp., 53909,

54045, 54311.
Barberry, Berheris spp., 54061-54074,

54269.
Bean, adsuki, Phaseoliis angularis.
54369.
common, Phaseolus vulgaris,

53969.
Lima, Phaseolus lunatus, 54053.
mung, Phaseolus aureus, 54370,
rice, Phaseolus calcaratus, 54371-
54372.

Bean, soy, Soja max, 53930-53939,
5.3987, 54374-54379.

yam, Cacara erosa, 54360.

Yard-Long, Vigna sesquipedaUs,
54381.
Beet, Beta vulgaris, 53959, 54354.
Berheris aggregata, 54061

amurensis, 54062.
japonica, 54063.

brachypoda, 54004.

dictyophylla, 54065.

dielsiana, 54066.

gilgiana, 54067

henry ana, 54068.

korcana 54069.

lucida, 54070.

quinduensis, 54269.

serotina, 54071.

sieboldii, 54072.

thunbergii maximoioiczii, 54073.

vernae, 54074.
Beta vulgaris, 53959, 54354.
Blackberry, Rubus adenotrichos,

53995, 54279, 54280.
Black medic, Medicago lupuUna,

53981
Brassica spp., 53962-53966, 53974,
54357-54359, 54411-54424.

juncea, 53960, 54355.

pekinensis, 53961, 54356.
Buckwheat, Fof/opiyrMm vulgare, 54364.
Burnet, Sanguisorba minor, 53921.

Cacara erosa, 54360.
Canna edulis, 53944.
Cannabis sativa, 54361.
Capriola dactylon, 54400.
Capsicum annuum, 53941-53943.
Carica papaya, 54330.
Carissa carandas, 54043.
Casimiroa sp., 54046.

edulis, 54051.
Cassia sp., 54037.

alata, 54322.

tomentosa, 54036.
Castanopsis javanica. See Quercus

javanica.
Catalpa bungei, 53989.
Centaurea canariensis, 53910.

ragusina, 53911, 54331.
Chaetochloa italica, 53947, 53948,

54363.
Chenopodium album, 53898.
Chih chia hua, Peristrophe tinctoria,

54368.
Chrysanthemum coronarium, 53967.

61

62

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

Citrus sp., 53955.
Clitoria ternatea, 53988.
Clover, cluster, Trifolium glomeratum,
53985.

Sicilian, Trifolium panormitanum,
54032.

strawberry, Trifolium fragiferum,
53913.

subterranean, Trifolium suMer-
raneum, 53914.

white, Trifolium repeiis, 53912.
Clusia grandiflora, 54306.
Coconut, Cocos nucifera, 53922.
Cocos nucifera, 53922.
Cohune, Attalca cohune, 54017.
Coix lacryma-iohi ma-yuen, 54310.
Cola nitida, 54307.
Coleiis rotundifolius, 54321.

tuberosus. See C. rotundifolius.
Colocasia esculenta, 53980.
Corn, Zea mays, 54317, 54318, 54383,

54384, 54410.
Cotoneaster dielsiana, 54075.

foveolata, 54076.
Couepia sp., 53929.

floccosa, 54050.
Oowpea, Vigna sinensis, 54382.
Crab apple. Mains spp., 54082-54094,
54266-54268.

wild. Mains coronaria, 54268.
Crataegus arkansana, 54077.

ooceinioides, 54164.

dMwsoniana, 54079.

larallei, 54078.

nitida, 54080.

prunifolia, 54081.
Crinodendron patagua, .54303.
Crotalaria spp., 53926, 53927, 54362.
Cucumber, Cncnmis sativus, 53968.
Cucumis melo, .53899-53901.

satirus, 53968.
Cucurbit a sp., 54408.
Currant, Rihcs sp., 53994.
Cynodon dactylon. See Capriola dac-
tylon.

Datura i-osei, 54049.

suaveolcns, 53919.
Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, 53909.

longispatlius, 54045, 54311.
Dioclca lasiocarpa, 54323.
Dioscorea alata, 54057.

batatas, 54048.

esculenta, 53924, 54055, 54309.

lati folia, .53925, 54054.

triflda, 53996, 54056.
Diospyros lycopersicon, .54047.

Echinochloa liaploclada, 54345.

pyramidalis, 54342, 54343.
Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 53977.
Elaeis guineensis, 54039, 54040.
Enteropogon melicoides, 54402.
Eragrostis chapellieri, 54403.

fascicularis, 54404.
Fagopyrum vulgare, 54364.

Fountain tree, Spathodea campanu-

lata, 53983.
Fuchsia sp., 53991.

Ginger, Zinziber sp., 53946.
Gladiolus alatus, 54304.
Glycine hispida. See Soja max.
Goui-d, Luffa spp., 53902, 53903.
Grass, beard, Andropogon spp., 54333-
54335.
Bermuda, Capriola dactylon,

54400.
buffels, Panicurn maximum, 53956.
Enteropogon, melicoides, 54402.
guinea, Panicum maximum,

53956, 54350.
kangaroo, Tliemeda triandra,

54044.
Nasia alicna, 54405.
panic, Panicum spp., 54350-54352.
Streptolopluis sagittifoUus. 54401.
Urochloa brachyura, 5.3957.
Vetiveria nigritana, 54406.
See also Aristida spp., Echinoch-
loa spp., and Eragrostis spp.

Hawthorn, Crataegus spp., 54077-

54081, 54164.
Ilelianthus annuus, 54365.
Hemp, Cannabis sativa, 54361.
Hippeastrum rutilum, 54042.
Holcus sorghum., 54366, 54425.
Honeysuckle, Lonicera syringantha,

54058.
Huantuc, Datura sp., 54049.
Hung-tou mu, Ormosia hosiei, 54033.
Hydnocarpus ■icightiana, 54319.

Ipomoea aquatica.
ficifolia, 54038.
reptans, 54409.

See I. reptans.

Karanda, Carissa carandas, 54043.

Leptospermum scoparium nicholUi,

53928.
Lonicera syringantha, 54058.
Tjuffa acutangula, 53902.
cylindrica, 53903.
aegyptiaca. See L. cylindrica.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 53940,
53951-53954, 53984.

Malus sp., 54267.

arnoldiana, 540S2.
baccata, 54266.

i acini, 54083.
coronaria, 54268.
ioensis, 54084.
micromalus, 54085.
prunifolia rinki, 54086.
jnwiila, 54386.
robusta, 54087.
sargentii, 54088.
scheideckeri, 54089.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921.

63

Mdlus sieboldii arhoresccns, 5-1000.
sylvestris, 54299-54302, 54385,

54387-54392.
theifera, 54091.
transitoria toringoides, 54092.
zumi, 54093, 54094.
Mangifcra indica, 54041.
Mango, Mangifera indica, 54041.
Ma-vvieu, Coix lacnjma-joM ma-yuen,

54310.
Medicago lupulina, 53981.
Millet, Chaelochloa italica, 53947,

53948, 54363.
Mirahili.^ jnlapa, 53904.
Morning-glory, Ipomoea ficifolia, 54038.
Mortino, Vaccinium floribundum. 54281.
Muskmelon, Cucumis inelo, 53899-

53901.
Mustard, Brassica spp., 53962-53966,
53974.
Chinese, Brassica juncea, 53960,
54355.
Mijrlca rubra, 53982.

Nageia spp. 54327-54329.
Xazia aliena, 54405.

Oats, Avena sativa, 54326.

Oca, Oxalis tuberosa, 54316.

Oclina squarrosa, 54324.

Ocliroma lagopus, 54332.

Ocimum sanctum. See O. tenuiflorum.

tenuiflorum, 53905.
Onion. Welch, Allium fistulosum,

53958.
Ormosia hosiei, 54033.
Oniza sativa, 53978, 54282-54296,

54330-54341, 54344, 54346-54349.
Oxalis tuberosa, 54316.

Pachyrhizus angulatus. See Cacara

erosa.
Pai ts'ai, Brassica pekinensis, 53961,

54356.
Palm, coconut, Cocos nucifera, 53922.

cohune, Attalca cohune, 54017.

nikau, Rhopalostylis sapida, 54298.

oil, Elaeis guineensis, 54039, 54040.
Panicum sp., 54352.

maximum, 53956, 54350.

muticum, 54351.

pyramidale. See Echinochloa
pyramidalis.
Papaya, Car lea papaya, 54330.
Passi flora ligularis, 54035.

macrocarpa, 54034.
Patagua, Crinodendron patagua, 54303.
PauUinia cupana, 54305.
Pea, field, Pisutn arvense, 53970.

garden, Pisum sativum, 53917.
Pear, Pyrus spp., 54095-54103.
Pepper, red, Capsicum annuum, 53941-

53943.
Perilla frutescens, 54367.

ocymoides. See P. frutescens.

Peristrophe tinctoria, 54368.
Per sea americana, 54270-54278.

grafinsiina. Hoc P. atncricana.
Petrea volubilis, 54325.
Phaseolus angular is, 54369.

aureus, 54370.

calcaratus, 54371, 54372.

iuudtvs, 54053.

vulgaris, 5.3969.
Phleum pratense, 539S6.
Pineapple, Ananas saiivus, 53990.
Pisum arvense, 53970.

sativum, 53917.
Plum, Prunus glandulosa, 54028.

hybrid, P. salicina X cerasifera,
54394, 54395.
Podocarpus spp. See Nageia spp.
Polyalthia longifolia, 53923.
Potato, Solanum spp., 54059, 54060,

54312-54315.
Poterium sanguisorba. See Sangui-

sorba minor.
Prune, Prunus domestica, 54393.
Prunus domestica, 54393.

glandulosa, 54028.

salicina X cerasifera, 54394, 54395.
Pyrus baccata. See Mains baccata.

betulaefoUa, 54095.

calleryana, 54096.

graciliflora, 54097.
tomentella, 54098.

coronaria. See Malus coronaria.

malus. See Malus sylvestris.

michauxii, 54099.

nivalis, 54100.

pliaeocarpa globosa, 54101.

salicifolia, 54102.

serrulata, 54103.

Quercus javanica, 54308.

Radish, Raphanus sativus, 53971-1

53973, 53975, 53976.
Raphanus sativus, 53971-53973, 53975,

53976.
Raspberry, Rubus sp., 53945.
Rheedia edulis, 54052.
Rhopalostylis sapida, 54298.
Ribes punctatum, 53994.
Rice, Oryza sativa, 53978, 54282-54296,

54336-^54341, 54344, 54346-54349.
Rohdea japonica, 54373.
Rosa spp., 54159-54163, 54250-54265.
abietina, 54104.
acicularis, 54105, 54165.
bourgeauiana, 54166.
engelmannii, 54106, 54167.
gmelini, 54168.
nipponensis, 54169.
alba, 54107, 54170.
alherti, 54108, 54171.
amblyotis, 54109, 54172.
arvensis, 54110, 54173.
baicalensis, 54111.
baltica, 54174.
belgradensis, 54175.
hella, 54176.

64

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Rosa hlaiula, 54112. 54177. 54178.
horbonica, 54179.
calif ornica, 54113, 54180.
canina, 54114-54117, 54181-5418r'..
carelica. See R. acicularis gmel-

ini.
Carolina. 54184, 54185.
caudata, 54118. 54186.
chaberti, 54187.
cMnenslfi manetti. 54119.
chinensis X noisettiana, 54188.
cituramomea [L. 1753], 5412".

54189.
cinnamomea [L. 1759]. See R.

majalis.
cinnamomea maiyi, .54190.
coriifolia, 54121.
cuspidata. 54122. 54191.
damasceyia. 54123. 54192.
davurica, 54124. 54193.
deseplisei. 54125, 54194.
dumetorum, 54126.
engelmannii. See R. acicularis

enyehnannii.
fedtschenkoana, 54195.
fendleri, .54127. 54196.
ferox, 54128, 54197.
ferruginea, 54198.
foliolosa, 54129.
gallica, 54130, 54199. 54200.
galUca X canina, 54201.
gallica officinalis. 54131.
gallica X (?), 54202-54204.
gayiana. 541.32.
glauca. 54205-54207.
glutinosa, 54208.
grjmnocarpa, 54133.
heliophila. 54209.

alba, 54134.
hibernica, 54210.
invohita, 54211.
jackii. 54135, 54212.
jundziUi. 54136, 54213.
ma era nth a, 54214.
majalis, 54137, 54215.
maliii. See R. cinnamomea maly,.
manca. .54216.
micrantha. 54138, 54217.
montana, 54139, 54218.
moschata nastarana, 54219.
m/ultibracteata, 54220.
multiflora. .54221.
multiflora cathayensis, 54140.
multiflora X chinensis, 54222.
nufkana, .54141.
ochroleuca. See R. spinosissima

luteola.
omissa, 54223.

oxyodon, 54142, 54224, 54225.
palmeri. 54143.
palustris, 54144, 54226.
pendulina. See R. cinnamomed

[L. 1753].
pisocarpa, 54145, 54227.
pissarti. See R. moschata nas-
tarana.

Rosa polyantha. See R. multiflora X
chinensis.
pousini. 54146.

provincialis. See R. gallica offici-
nalis,
rubiginosa, 54147.
rubrifolia. M22S.
rugosa chamissoniana, 54148.
rugosa X ferruginea, 54230.

kamchatica. 54149, 54229.
sabini. See R. involuta.
sat ur at a, 54231.

sayi. See R. acicularis bour-
geauiana.
''■ sertata. 54150.
setipoda, 54232.

spinosissima. 54151, 54233-54235.
altajca. 54152. 54236.
hispida. ,54153, 54237.
luteola, 54238.
spinosissima X (?), 54239.
stellata, 54154.
sweginzoicii, 54240.
turkestanica, 54241.
tuschetica, 54155.
venosa. 54242.

villosa, 54150. 54157, 54243, 54244.
webbiana. 54245.
wichuraiana X (?). 54246.
willmottiae. 54247.
woodsii. 541.58. 54248.
xanthina, 54249.
Rose, Apothecary's Rosa gallica X
(?), ,54202.
Beranger. Rosa gallica X (?),

54203.
Bourbon, Rosa borbonica, 54179.
cinnamon, Rosa majalis, 54137,

54215.
Crested Province, Rosa gallica X

(?), 54204.
damask, Rosa damascena. 54123,

54192.
dog, Rosa canina, 54114-54117,

54181-54183.
Scotch, Rosa spinosissima, 54151,
54233-54235.
Rubus spp., 53945. 54320.

adenotrichos, 53995. 54279, 54280.
Rumex maritimus, 53906.
vesicarius, 53907.

Saccharum officinnrum, ,53949, 53950,

53997-54016. 54018-54027.
Sage, Salvia sagittata, 53992.
Salvia sagittata, 53992.
Sanguisorba minor, 53921.
Sapote, white, Casimiroa spp., 54046,

54051.
Setaria italica. See Chaetochloa

italica.
Soja max, 53930-53939, 53987, 54374-

.54379.
Solanum sp., 54060.
brevifolium, 53993.
melongena, 53977.
tuberosum. 54059, 54312-54315.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921.

65

Sorghum, Holcus sorghum, 54366,
54425.

vulgare. See TIolcus sorghum.
Spathodea campanulata, 53983.
Spinach, Sjnnacia oleracea, 543S0.
Spiudcia oJeraccn, 54380.
Sterculia nitida. See Cola nitida.
Stevia rebaudiana, 53918.
Streptoloplius sagittifolius, 54401.
Sugar cane, Saccharum offlcinarum:

Chunnee, 54002.

Kassoer, 54027.

Maujav, 53949.

No. 30 PO-T, 54018.

No. 100 PO J, 54019.

No. 139 PO J, 54020.

No. 213 POJ, 54021.

No. 228 POJ, 54022.

No. 862 POJ, 54023.

No. 920 POJ, 54001.

No. 979 POJ, 54024.

No. 1228 POJ, 54025.

No. 1376 POJ, 53997.

No. 1410 POJ, 54000.

No. 1499 POJ, 54010.

No. 1507 POJ, 53998.

No. 1984 POJ, 54011.

No. 2182 POJ. 54007.

No. 2200 POJ, 54008.

No. 2210 POJ, 54009.

No. 2233 POJ, 54016.

No. 2.336 POJ, 54012.

No. 2366 POJ, 54013.

No. 2367 POJ, 54015.

No. 2379 POJ, 54026.

No. 2631 POJ, 53999.

No. 2655 POJ, 54005.

No. 2688 POJ, 54014.

No. 2690 POJ, 54004.

Stri])ed Mauritius, 53950.

Yontanzan. 54006.

Zwiuga, 54003.
Sunflower, Helianthits annuus, 54365.
Sweetbrler, Rosa ruhiginosa, 54147.

Taro, Colocasia esculcnta, 53980.
Thcmeda forskallil. See T. triandra.

triandra, 54044.
''IMiiiothy, Phleiim prutense, 5.3986.
Tomato, Lyco per. neon esculent urn.

5.3940, 53951-53954, 53984.
Trefoil, yellow, Medicago hipulina,

53981.
'f'r'rjinsdnthrs (niguina, 53908.
Tricuspidaria dependens. See Crin-

odcndron patagua.
TrifoUum fragiferum, 53913.
gjomerntum. 53985.
pa n orm it on mn, 54032.
rcpcns, 53912.
su h terranemn, 53914.
Triticmn aestivum, 53915, 53916,
53979, 54029-54031.
vulgare. See T. aestivum.

Urochloa brachyura, 53957.

Vaccinium florihxindum, 54281.
Vetch, kidney, Anthyllis vulneraria,

53920.
Vetiveria nigritana, 54406.
Vigna sesquipedalis, 54381.
sinensis, 54382.

Wars~ewiczia coccinea, 54297.

Wlieat, Triticum aestivum,

53916, 53979, 54029-54031.

53915,

Yam, Chappellier, Dioscorea batatas,
54048.
greater, Dioscorea alata, 54057.
lesser, Dioscorea esculenta, 53924,
54055, 54309.
Yampi, Dioscorea triflda, 53996, 54056.
Vang mae, Myrica rubra, 53982.
Vellowwood, Nageia spp., 54327-54329.

Zra ways, 54317, 54318, 543S3, 54384.

54410.
Zinzibcr sp., 53946.

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Issued October, 1923.

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Page.

Introductory statement 1

Inventory 7

Index of common and scientific names 39

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Page.
Plate I. The mamoncillo, a neglected fruit tree of tropical America.

{Melicocca Ujuga L., S. P. I. No. 54521) 22

II. A relative of the papaya. {Carica sp., S. P. I. No. 54529) 22

III. A neglected fruit of tropical America. {Spondias viombin, L.,

S. P. I. No. 54532) 22

IV. The capuchin orange of Chile. {Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck,

S. P. I. No. 54651) 22

V. Fruits of the capuchin orange, natural size. {Citrus sinensis

(L.) Osbeck. S. P. I. No. 54651) 32

VI. The lucma, a popular fruit in Chile. (Lvcuma obovata H. B. K-,

S. P. I. No 54653) 32

Figure 1. Map of Central America and South America, showing Wilson

Popenoe's exploration routes from 1919 to 1921 2

III

INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRO-
DUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1
TO DECEMBER 31, 1921 (NO. 60; NOS. 54426 TO
54676).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

Since these inventories were started, over 23 years ago, there has
been such a delay in their appearance in type that the plants chron-
icled therein were in the hands of the experimenters long before
they could read the accounts of the plants which had been sent them.

The last plant which is here recorded reached Washington De-
cember 29, 1921, and has still to be propagated before it can be
sent out; it is to be hoped that before it goes out next spring a
printed description of it will have appeared.

With the exception of a small number of Chilean plants secured
by Mr. Popenoe just at the close of his last expedition (fig. 1), all
of the plants described in this inventory were sent in by friends
of plant introduction scattered over the world.

The success of the Japanese and Indian bamboos in the Southern
States makes Mr. Hole's introduction of two forms which have not
' hitherto been established of interest to a wider public than hereto-
fore; these are Dendrocalamus hrandisii (No. 54429), which grows
to 120 feet and has thick-walled culms, and Melocanna haccifera
(No. 54430), a low-growing form 30 to 50 feet high, which bears
fruits the size of a small pear. It is likely that these will prove of
more value in Panama, Porto Rico, and Hawaii than anywhere
else.

Mr. Dunbar, who is the first in America to have fruited out the
half-evergreen oak, Quercus serrata, and who considers this tree
one of the most ornamental of the Japanese species, sends us for
distribution seeds (No. 54433) from his tree in Rochester, N. Y.

Dr. Gustavus Eisen, well known for his pioneer work in the early
days of grape and fig introduction in California, has secured through
his friend, Mr. Kouchakji, an interesting peach (No. 54441) from
Baalbek and three of the famous Aleppo varieties of apricot (Nos.
■^ 54442 to 54444), which can not fail to interest Californians.
^ It is a long time since we have received anything from Doctor
'^ Fenzi, known to Californians as Doctor Franceschi, and it is a pleas-
ure to call attention to a new melon (No, 54445) which he sends in
from an oasis 10 miles west of Tripoli and which he remarks has
hardly any cavity, but is an exceedingly juicy, delicately perfumed
variety with greenish white flesh.

1

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

Pig. 1. — Map of Central America and South America, showing Wilson Popenoe's explo-
ration routes from 1919 to 1921. A wealth of new plant material resulted from this
trip, includins: the giant Colombian berry from near Bogota ; the Andes berry, many
varieties of which are found from Guatemala to Chile: the pejibaye, a staple food of
Costa Rica ; a number of choice avocados from the Chota Valley, north of Ibarra,
Ecuador ; several relatives of the papaya ; and a host of other plants recorded in tins
and the four preceding inventories.

^ OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 3

Mr. Breakwell, of Sydney, New South Wales, sends two strains of
sweet sorghum (Nos. 54485 and 54436), whicli, when grown under
Australian conditions side by side with American varieties of which
he imported seeds, were much superior to the latter.

M. Goffart, of Tangier, Morocco, who has made a specialty of
acacias for many years, sends us Acacia pycnuntha (No. 54489),
which he finds less intolerant of lime in the soil than any other
species, although it is not so hardy. This species ought to do well in
Florida, where many species of Acacia fail.

The success whicli has attended the use of the native species, Agati
{Seshania) macrocarpa, in the Coacliella Valley of California has
made it seem advisable to try the Indian species A. grxindifiora (No,
54468), which, although growing into a good-sized tree, has the
chai'acteristic of developing its root nodules when quite young and
thus suiting itself to use as a green soiling crop. Doctor Lyon, of
Hawaii, who sends in the seeds, reports that this species has been so
used there by planting thickly and turning under when 4 to 6 feet
high.

Most species of Eucalyptus are too tender for cultivation in north-
ern Florida and most parts of California, but E. gunnii (No. 54469),
the Tasmanian eucalypt, has stood temperatures of 22° F. without
the least injury and should be utilized in those localities which are
too cool for the other species.

Garcinia spicata (No. 54470) from peninsular India will be a valu-
able thing if the true mangosteen can be grafted on it and if it will
grow better than those other species which we have introduced for
stock purposes.

The Ohia tree, Caryophyllus malaccensis (Nos. 54489 and 54530),
as it grows in Panama is a superb ornamental tree even though one
must stand under it to see the superbly beautiful rose-pink flowers
which form on the larger branches and are partly hidden by the
dark-green foliage. Though perhaps not a really first-rate fruit
tree, it deserves to be grown wherever possible for its flowers.

The successful acclimatization of the kafir orange, Strychnos
spinosa, in southern Florida, where its fruits are beginning to be
appreciated, makes the introduction of another species of this genus
{Strychnos sp., No. 54503) of more than usual interest, for it may be
possible now to improve this wild fruit which lacks only quality and
a knowledge of how to ripen it to make it a plant well worth culti-
vating in dooryards.

The demand for a timber which the teredos and white ants will
not attack should make of particular interest the cultivating of the
stringy bark eucalypt, Eucalyptus ohligua (No, 54506).

The unusual behavior of hybrids should entitle the Worcester berry
{Ribes nigrum X reclinatum, No, 54507), which is a cross between
the gooseberry and the black currant, to a wide trial, particularly
since it is said to be a regular bearer and a very vigorous shrub,

Mr. Harrison, of Burringbar, New South Wales, has sent us again
some interesting new plants, among them the Congo grass (Pen-
nisetum purpureuvi (No. 54513), a variety of the elephant grass
better than the type; it yields pennanent fields of fodder on dry
soils. He also sends a selected large-fruited variety of the poha,
Phy salts peruviana (No, 54514).

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

For some time the desirability of a dwarf mango has been felt by
the Florida growers, and the introduction of the Pere Louis (No.
54526), a new one from Port of Spain, Trinidad, should be of especial
interest to mango growers.

A form of the cereal called Job's-tears, the seeds of which, instead
of being so hard that they are useful only as beads, are soft when
roasted or boiled like rice or pearl barley, should be called to the
attention of tropical agriculturists. We are indebted to Mr. Wester
for seeds (Nos. 54-154 and 54455),

The improvement of the common papaya through hybridization
has not, so far as I am aware, been attempted, although there are
several unidentified species of Carica which might contribute to the
problem. My son, Graham Fairchild, found on the banks of the
Eio Pescado in Panama (No. 54529) what appears to be a species
quite similar to one found by Mr. Popenoe in Costa Rica.

The yellow mombin, Sjjondlas iiioiiihin^ seems to be as popular a
fruit with the children of the Canal Zone as the Wildgoose plums
were with the descendants of the pioneers on the Great Plains; but,
notwithstanding the fact that the trees bear fruit varying greatly in
quality, nothing seems yet to have been done to improve this fruit
tree. Seeds (No. 54532) were imported from Panama to see if the
species will grow in Florida.

The Chorisia of Paraguay (6^. s'peciosa, No. 54551), which is re-
ported to be a tree that will stand more cold than the kapok tree of
Java and yields a silky fiber similar to the best kapok, should be
thoroughly tried out in our island possessions and even in southern
Florida.

The shisham of British India, ATnerirrinon latifolmnn (Nos.
54554 and 54555), because of its habit of suckering and its great
vigor, enabling it to compete with other forest trees, as well as because
it produces timber of excellent quality, deserves to be called to the
attention of tropical foresters.

During his brief visit to Chile Mr. Popenoe spent some time with
the veteran horticulturist of Chile, Sr. Salvador Izquierdo, of
Santa Ines, who has one of the most remarkable collections of plants
of horticultural ijiterest in all South America. Thanks to Senor
Izquierdo's kindness, we are in possession of some very interesting
plants, among them being four varieties of peach of Chilean origin
and of excellent quality (Nos. 54622 to 54625 ) ; seven interesting native
trees, includinir the Belloto (No. 54627), the Patagua (No. 54628),
the Laurel de Chile (No. 54633), the Litre (No. 54634), the Tipu (No.
54643), the Boldo (No. 54639), and the Peumo (No. 54629); a col-
lection of strictly Chilean strawberries (Nos. 54630 and 54631) of the
Frag aria chiloensis group; also the Huidobro apple (No. 54635),
which he has found resistant to the worst insect pest of apples in
Chile, the woolly aphis; and the so-called evergreen poplar (No.
54641). which is one of his selections from the common species of
poplar of that region.

Mr. Popenoe calls attention to what appears to be a true dwarf
orange (No. 54651) found growing in Seiior Izquierdo's nurserj',
which, because of its dwarf habit and the quality of its fruits, he
considers promising for dooryard plantings ; also to the little-known
species of fruit tree, Lucwnia ohovata (No. 54653), which is a popu-

OCTOBER 1 TO DP:CEMBER 31, 1921. 5

lar fruit in central Chile; it resembles the well-known ti-es already
grown in soiitliern Florida, but is much larger.

The collections of F. A. McClure, of the Canton Christian Col-
lege, are jjarticularly interesting since tliey were made in Annain,
French Indo China, a territory little explored and from which \ery
little material has been received. They include the yan inin {Dva-
conto7JieJon sine7ise, No. 54655), a new fruit tree; two undetermined
species of Garcinia (Nos. 54656 and 54657), relatives of the mango-
steen, with fruits reminding one of the latter; and the interesting cit-
rus relative, Severlnia buxifoUa (No, 54658), which can stand large
amounts of salt in the soil, is suitable for hedges, and appears to be a
promising plant for this purpose even if it should not prove of par-
ticular value for breeding.

We are again indebted to Doctor Proschowsky, of Nice, France, for
a collection of seeds (Nos. 54664 to 54669) from his various Butias,
which he calls his fruit palms, and which should certainly be thor-
oughly tested in those portions of the United States where they are
likely to grow. Any fruit-bearing palm adapted to the pinelands
of northern Florida would be of considerable value in the years
to come.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels; and the descrip-
tive and botanical notes have been arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine,
who has had general supervision of this inventory. Miss Patty T.
Newbold has assisted in the compilation of descriptive notes.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington^ D. C, January 4, 1923.

40258—23 -2

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I

INVENTORY/

54426 to 54428.

From Canton, China. Seeds presented by F. A. McClure, Canton Christian
College, through G. Weiduian Groff. Received October 6, 1921.

54426. Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. Cucurbitaceae. Wax gourd.
{B. cerifera Savi.)

Cheung tsit kwa^

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48553.

54427. Cucurbita moschata Duch. Cucurbitaceae. Squash.
Faan kica.

54428. Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. Cucurbitaceae. Wax gourd.
Paak pei tung kwa.

54429 and 54430.

From Dehia Dun, India. Seeds presented by R. S. Hole, forest botanist.
Forest Research Institute and College. Received October 8, 1921.

54429. Dendeocalamus beandisii Munro. Poaceae. Bamboo.

A large, evergreen, tufted bamboo with ashy gray to greenish gray
stems 60 to 120 feet high, 5 to 8 inches in diameter, slightly branched
below, more so above, and having thick walls. This splendid bamboo
is often confused with the somewhat similar Dendrocalamus gigantcus,
from which it is easily disitinguished by the much smaller spikelets and
thicker walled culms. It also closely resembles D. flagellifer. Tlie
stems are said to be used for building. (Adapted from Annals of the
Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta, vol. 7, p. 90.)

54430. Melocanna baccifeka (Roxb.) Kurz. Poaceae. Bamboo,
(if. bambusoides Trin.)

MuU or Moorli. The Terai bamboo. This is an evergreen arborescent
bamboo, unarmed and beautifully erect without any bend or inequality
of surface. It grows in its native habitat, the Chittagong Hills, to the
height of 30 to 50 feet with a circumference of 12 to 13 inches at the
base. Melocanna, though ndigenous to Chittagong, is found all over
eastern Bengal and Burma ; it delights in a sandy soil, and dry spots
suit it admirably.

The culms sprout from an underground ramifying rhizome at some
distance from each other ; and, though thin walled, the bamboo is strong
and durable, being largely used for mats and building purposes. It is
also observed that white ants and other insects so destructive to the dry
bamboo seldom attack Melocanna. This bamboo also yields more or
less tabasheer, locally called " choona " (lime), but its most remarkable
feature is the large fleshy fruit it bears. This berry is in shape like an
inverted pear, 3 to 5 inches long, with a long, curved, tapering point.
There is a single oval seed inside the pericarp. The fruit is eaten by
the natives. (Adapted from Proceedings and Journal of the Agricultural
and Horticultural Society of India, 1913, p. 62.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21347.

1 It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other
plants used in these inventories are those vi'hich the material bore when received by the
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and, further, that the printing of such
names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this country.
As the different varieties are studied, their identity fully established, their entrance into
the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in American litera-
ture becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing in these inventories
will in many cases undoubtedly be changed by the specialists interested in the various
groups of plants and the forms of the names brought into harmony with recognized
American codes of nomenclature.

7

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

f

54431 and 54432. Triticum durum Desf. Poacese.

Durum wheat.

From Bengazi, Barca, Libia, Africa. Seeds presented by tlie director of
Economic and Financial Affairs. Servizi Agrari, Governo della Cirenaca.
Received October 11, 1921.

54431. Triminia. 54432. Tripshiro.

54433. QuERCus serrata Thimb. Fagaceae. Oak.

From Rochester, N. Y. Nuts presented by John Dunbar, Assistant Superin-
tendent of Parks. Received October 29, 1921.

"A half-evergreen oak, native to Japan and Chosen. We have grown it here
for about twenty years, and it seems to be perfectly hardy. Two trees fruited
quite freely this year ; Doctor Sargent has no previous record of any trees hav-
ing produced mature nuts in this country.

" Being of a half-evergreen nature the leaves remain green until very late
in the .season ; sometimes they do assume a dull-yellow color. I think it is one
of the most ornamental of the different species of oaks that have been introduced
from Japan." (Diaibar.)

54434. Canarium ovatum Engl. Balsameacese. Pili nut.

From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Prof. J. E. Hig-
gins. College of Agriculture. Received October 20, 1921.

" Fresh selected Pili nuts. You are thoroughly familiar with the excellent
quality of the Pili nut, and I need not emphasize its value. I believe that the
tree ought to grow well m some of the moist places on the northern and east-
ern sides of Porto Rico and doubtless elsewhere under similar conditions in the
West Indies." (Uiggins.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47901.

54435 and 54436. Holcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorg-tiuni.

{Sorghum rulgare Pers.)

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Seeds presented by E. Break-
well, agrostologist, Botanic Gardens, through H. N. Vinall, United States
Department of Agriculture. Received October 29, 1921.

" Two strains of sweet sorghum. These strains are very superior to those
grown in the States, seed of which we obtained and grew side by side last
season with tho.se mentioned. The climatic conditions, of course, may be the
reason for this, but I hope they will be successful with you." (Breakicell.)

54435. Saccaline. 54436. No. 61.

54437. Canna flaccida X iridiflora. Caimacese. Canna.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Roots presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Bureau of Agriculture. Received November 16,
1921.

" When I was stationed at Malabang, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, a friend
gave me a lot of roots of a plant called locally ' Spanish flag.' The growth was
jointed, the leaves similar to the Japanese iris, and the blossom, in cross sec-
tion, approximately a figure 8. The color of the flower was the pecuUnr rich
red of the flag of Spain, broadly bordered in standards and falls by a glorious
and broad band of golden yellow, making the handsomest and most brilliant
color combination I ever saw in a flower. The plant grows 6 or 7 feet high
and blooms almost constantly." {Col. J. A. Cole, U. S. Army, retired.)

" The ' Spanish flag ' of which Colonel Cole speaks is a variety of the cul-
tivated canna which has naturalized itself and is common everjrwhere in the
Philippines." {Wester.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 9

54438. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Poaceae. Millet.

{Setaria italica Beauv.)

From Tokyo, Japan. Seeds presented by The Tokyo Plant, Seed, & Im-
plement Co. Received October 15, 1921.

For trial by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

54439. Acacia pycnantha Benth. MimosacesB.

From Tangier. Morocco. Seeds presented by M. .Tulcs Coffart. Received
October 27, 1921.

"Concerning this Australian acacia, facts which I have just learned show
that in certain regions it has much thicker bai-k than Acacia nwlUssima,
and as for the richness in tannin, one may say it has about the same.
Moreover, it has, in my opinion, a great advantage, in that it hybridizes more
readily than A. moUi^sivia when tried with its relatives A. dealbata and A.
normalis. Furthermore, A. pyonantha has the advantage, here at least, over
A. vtOlUssitiHi of tolerating more or less lime in the soil. On the other hand,
at Kenitra, a thing which surprises me. although it is certain, is that it freezes
more easily than .1. moUissima. A few meters away both show the same
resistance." (G off art.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49485.

54440. Echinochloa crusgalli edults Hitchc. Poaceae.

Barnyard millet.

From Nanking, China. Seeds presented by J. Lossing Buck, College of
Agriculture and Forestry, University of Nanking. Received December
13, 1921.

For experimental use by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51341.

54441 to 54444.

From Aleppo, Syria. Seeds presented by Constantine Kouchakji, through
Dr. Gustavus Eisen, New York, N. Y. Received November 9, 1921,
Quoted notes by Doctor Eisen.

54441. A.MYon.vLUs peijsic.\ L. Amygdalacese. Peach.

(Prunus persica Stokes.)

" Dcrmk. Peach from Baalbek, in Syria. Fruit green and red, 2i
inches long, 2^ inches wide. Matures in September."

54442 to 54444. Pkints armeniaca I>. Amygdalacese. Apricot.

54442. "Apricot pits from Aleppo of the variety known as Ajauii or
.{.•ilKnni (Persian). This is tlie largest apricot in Syria. The
small fruit, IJ by 2 inches, was grown on poor soil. The largest
fruit, 2 by 3^ inches, was grown on very rich soil. The color is
green with red blush. The skin is glossy, tough, and hard,
making the fruit suitable for shipping. Flavor sweet like sugar,
the sweetest of all apricots. I have never before seen such small
pits."

54443. "A variety known in Aleppo as Baladi (from the city).
Comes from Damascus. The kernel is sweet like a sweet almond.
Color of skin yellow on one side, red on the other. Size 2 inches
long by li inches wide. This is the best quality of apricot in all
northern Syria ; grown In Aleppo, but the trees were imported
from Damascus where the variety has been grown for generations.
The skin is thick, but not hard. The form of the seed is quite
swollen."

10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

54441 to 5444'3^Continued.

54444. "Apricot pits from Baalbek. This variety is known as Baalbek.
The fruit is about 2 inches each way, spherical, creased ; the color
is yellow, without red. The quality is very fine. The kernels are
not sweet."

54445. CucuMis melo L. Cucurbitaceas. Muskmelon.

From Tripoli, Libia, Africa. Seeds presented by Dr. E. O. Fenzi, Sta-
bilimento Orticolo Libico. Received October 19, 1921.

"A first-class local variety of melon, known as Popone di Zanzur (Zanzur is
an oasis on the coast about 10 miles west of Tripoli). The melon is oval-
oblong in shape ; skin yellowish green, very smooth, and very thin ; pulp green-
ish white, exceedingly juicy, and delicately perfumed, with hardly any cavity,
so that there is an unusual proportion of edible fruit. Should be taken up
by some specialist, with the view of obtaining a more resistant skin without
increasing its thickness." {Fenzi.)

54446. TiBOucniNA sp. Melastomacese.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Seeds presented by Dr. J. Simao da Costa.
Received October 14, 1921.

" Seeds of Tibouchina crenulata trees which, when in full bloom, are among
the most beautiful ornaments of the forests of these latitude.s." (Da Costa.)

" Trees of the genus Tibouchina are common in the forests of tropical Amer-
ica. They are usually erect, slender, and not over 20 or 25 feet high. The
leaves are large and attractive in appearance. The flowers, which are often
4 or 5 inches broad and are produced in clusters at the ends of the branchlets,
are usually red-purple to purple in color, often changing from one to the
other after opening." (Wilson Popenoe.)

Received as T. crenulata, for which a place of publication has not yet been
found.

54447 and 54448.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Seeds purchased from Sr. Eduardo J. Toedtli,
through Sr. Jos6 Augusto de Loyolla. Received November 12, 1921.

54447. Cymbopogon eufus (Nees) Rendle. Poacese. Jaragua grass.
(Andropogon rufus Kunth.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49585.

54448. Melinis minutitloka Beauv. Poacese. Molasses grass,

" It is known everywhere in this country that the famous capim
gordura, wliich is also called capim gordura roxo Francano, was native
in this district of Franca, in the State of Sao Paulo, and has actually
been cultivated by some farmers here in the north of the State, starting
from Restinga up to Pedregulhos, along the Mogyana Railroad. This
seed comes from a farm called ' Fazenda Santa Alcina,' which lies ex-
actly between Restinga and Mandihu and belongs to Sr. Joao Alberto
de Faria, who gathered the seed this year." (Toedtli.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47162.

54449. Bambos tulda Eoxb. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Dehra Dun, India. Seeds presented by R. S. Hole, forest botanist.
Forest Research Institute and College. Received October 29, 1921.

The common bamboo of Bengal. The wood is strong and the stems are used
for roofing and scaffolding, for mats, etc. Native to Bengal and Burma.
(Adapted from Gamble, A Manual of Indian Tim.bers, p. 2//7.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48229.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECKMIU;!; .{1, r.;L'l. 11

54450. Dendrocalamus sikkimensis Gamble. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Delira Dun, India, Seeds presented by R. S. Hole, forest botanist,
Forest Research Institute and College. Received October 19, 1921.

A beautiful tufted bamboo witli few culms, GO feet or more high ; it grows
largest in Sikkim, where it has bigger culms than those of Dendrocalamus ham-
iltonii and is the one preferred for making the " chungas " for carrying water
and milk and for churning butter. The dark-green culms are 5 to 7 inches in
diameter, naked below, branched above. The oblong-lanceolate loaves, 6 to 10
inches long, ai-e said to be poisonous. The species is readily distinguished by
its large, red-brown, globose flower heads, densely velvety felted stem-sliouth,
and long ciliate auricles of the leaf sheath. Native to the northeast Himalayas
in Sikkim and Bhutan at altitudes of 4,000 to G,000 feet, and at Tura Peak,
Garo Hills, at 3,500 feet. (Adapted from Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden,
Calcutta, vol. 7, p. S'2.)

54451 to 54453.

From Syria. Seeds presented by W. R. Meadows, through C. S. Scofield,
United States Department of Agriculture. Received October 14, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Scofield.

54451. Calotropis proceea Ait. AsclepiadacefE.

"A plant in which Mr. Meadows is particularly interested. It Is
known, where he collected it, as artificial silk or vegetable silk. He
found it growing at Haifa, Syria, on September 7, 1921. Mr. Meadows
believes the fiber to have .suflicient strength to be used as a filler yarn
and hopes that the plant may be produced under observation at some
point in the southwestern United States."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51429.

54452 and 54453. Cekatonia siliqua L. Csesalpiniaceae. Carob.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45924.

54452. " Honey carob selected at the Carmelite monastery near
Haifa, on September 7, 1921. Said to contain a larger percentage
of sugar than the ordinary carob."

54453. " Shade-tree carob from the Mount of Olives, just outside of
Jerusalem, collected September 4, 1921."

54454 and 54455. Coix lacryma-jobi ma-ytjen (Rom.) Stai)f.

Poace«e. Ma-yuen.

PYom Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. ,1. Wester, agri-
cultural adviser, Bureau of Agriculture, through Dr. C. V. Piper, United
States Department of Agriculture. Received October 22, 1921.

Adlay. A form with soft hulls and very distinct from the ordinary Coix
lacryma-jobi with hard, beadlike, shining grains. The soft-hulled, edible sub-
species under discussion here does not appear to have been known to European
writers until in the seventeenth century, though in India, its native habitat, this
grain was of very ancient cultivation. Certain forms are roasted, then husked
and eaten whole, being either parched (like corn) or boiled in the same manner
as rice. Other forms are so very different that the grain may be milled and
ground to flour and thereafter baked into bread. In China the grain is eaten
in soup like pearl barley, which it very much resembles in appearance.

The Bukidnon forms are very vigorous and attain a height of 2 to more than
2.5 meters (8 feet) under favorable conditions. One plant will make from
two to four straws, sometimes five. The roots are shallow and rarely extend
bej'ond 35 to 40 centimeters (14 to 16 inches) from the plant. The yield of
grain harvested in 1918 from a plat 5 by 6 meters (16 by 20 feet) in Bukidnon
was 3.02.') kilos to the hectare (3,236 pounds per acre), of which 72 per cent
was hulled clean grain.

12

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Analysis of adhnj and various other cereals.

Samples.

Hulled adlay.

Wheat

Com

Rice

Moisture.! Protein

Per cent.
10.91
10.62
10.93
11.88

Per cent.

11.27

12.23

9.88

8.02

Fat.

Ash.

Per cent. Per cent.
6. 65 1. 89

1.7.5 I l.Sl

4.17
1.96

1.36
1.15

Crude
fiber.

Per cent.

0.45

2.36

1.71

.93

Carbo-
hydrate?,
starch ,
etc., by
differ-
ence.

Per cent.
68.83
71.18
71.95
76.0

The tender plants of adlay make a good forage for cattle and horses, and
grown for this purpose several cuttings can be obtained from a sowing.
(Adapted from Philippine Agricultural Review, vol. 13, p. 217.)

54454. "Grown in Laguna Province." (Wester.)

54455. "Grown in Jaro, Leyte Province." (Wester.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I No. 49798.

54456. Teifolium pratense L. Fabacese.

Red clover.

P^rom Valence, P^rance. Seeds purchased from Tezier Freres, through C.
Carrigan, American consul, Lyi)ns. Received November 4, 1921.

" Double-cut medium red clover from 2-year-old plants growing on one of
the farms of Tezier Freres in the Department of Isere, Dauphine Alps. Har-
vested in August and September, 1920." (Carrigan.)

54457. Dendrocalamus sp. Poacese.

Bamboo.

From Hankow, China. Seeds presented by Rev. Logan H. Roots, through
P. S. Heiutzlemanu. American consul general. Received November
10, 1921.

" Bamboo seed from the district of Shihnanfu, in the west of Hui)eh, where
its appearance is connected by the Chinese with the calamities which have
recently befallen them. It is said that it comes in hard times to relieve dis-
tress, as it acceptably takes the place of rice, and that after it comes the
bamboo which produces it die.s." (Roots.)

54458. TiTHOMA DivEusiFoLi.v (Hemsl.) A. (jray. Asteraceae.

P'rom Buitenzorg, Java. Seed.s presented by Dr. W. Docters van Leeuwen,
director. Botanic Garden. Received November 15, 3921.

"A sunflowerlike plant, 5 to 6 feet high, widespread in Mexico and abun-
dantly introduced into Java and Ceylon ; it mav be a good plant to use for
silage." (C. V. Piper.)

54459. Lapageeia rosea Ruiz and Pav. Liliacese.

Chilean belltiower.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds pre.sented by the Institiito Agricola Bunster,
through Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the United States
Department of Agriculture. Received November 7, 1921.

"(No. 651a. Criadero 'El Verjel.' Angol. Chile. September 29, 1921.)
Copihue. This, the national flower of Chile, lias been grown occasionally in
northern greenhouses, where it creates a genuine sensation when in bloom.
It is a climbing plant of .';low growth, with slender wiry stems and bright-
crimson, tubular flowers about 3 inches in length. In southern ('hile huge
bunches of these blossoms are brought to the railway stations and sold to
passing travelers. The plant requires an acid soil." (Popenoe.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 13

54460. AcTiNiDiA ciiiNENSis Planch. Dilleniaccse. Yang-ta9.

From Inclio, Calif. Seeds presented by Bruce Drummond. Received
December 2, 1921.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I No. 46S64.

54461. TiTHOxiA DivERSiroLiA (Hemsl.) A. Gray. Asteracea3.

From Peradenlya, Ceylon. Seeds presented by M. Kelway Bamber, sec-
retary, Ceylon Agricultural Society. Received November 3, 1921.

"Seeds of Tithonia diverHifoUa (Singhalese: Natha-Suriya, wild sunflower).
Tlie plant grows wild." (Bamber.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54458.

54462 to 54464.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge,
Department of Botany and Forestrj% Experiment Station of the
Hawaiian Sugar-Planters' Association. Received November 14, 1921.

54462. Bauhinia vakiegata L. Coesalpiniacese.

"A very handsome tree from India, Siam, Burma, China, and Java, of
medium size and well adapted for street and ornamental planting.
It has thick, somewhat heart-shaped leaves, and bears, in few-flowered
corymbs, purplish red and yellow flowers about 2 inches long and half
as broad. It is tropical in its requirements and suitable for cultivation
in the United States in the southernmost part of Florida only." ( Wilson
Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53568.

54463. Cassia siamea Lam. Ctesalpiniace^e.

A medium-sized or sometimes a large tree, with gray, nearly smooth
bark, papery, glabrous leaflets, and large, pyramidal, terminal panicles
of small yellow flowers. The tree is probably native to Burma and is
cultivated throughout India and many tropical countries for its hard
heavy wood which is quite durable. The heartwood is dark brown to
nearly black in stripes of dark and light ; it is used for mallets, walking
sticks, for building, and for fuel. (Adapted from Rock, Leguminous
Plants of Hawaii, p. 81.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51813.

54464. Eeythrina vakiegata Stickm. Fabaceae.

" Seeds from the University of Hawaii." (Lyon.)

54465 and 54466. Gossypium spp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From Ebolowa, Kamerun, Africa. Seeds presented by Fred Hope, super-
intendent, Frank James Industrial School. Received November 21, 1921.

" I took a trip some time ago and saw a lot of these plants and was sur-
prised to learn that some of them were the size of young orange trees when
commencing to beai'. I should say the stalk was 4 inches in diameter. The
branches in many cases had a spread of 10 feet. One tree was 8 years old, and
the owner says he expects many more crops from the tree. Another that I
saw, the largest, had a spread of 12 feet." (Hope.)

54465. Kidney cotton. 54466. Wild cotton.

54467. Trifolium pratense L. Fabaceae. Red clover.

From Salisbury, England. Seeds purchased from the Dunns Farm Seeds,
Ltd., through Prof. R. G. Stapledon, Welsh Plant-Breeding Station,
Aberystwith. Received December 9, 1921.

" Dorset Marl-Grass Double-Ctit red clover. This is the most genuine strain
and possesses the strongest vitality of any of the red clovers grown in this
country." (Dunns Farm Seeds.)

40258—23- 3

14 SEEDS A:iSrD PLANTS IMPOETED.

54468. Agati grandiflora (L.) Desv. Fabaceae.
{SesMnia grandiflora Poir.)

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Ha-
waiian Sugar-Planters' Association. Received December 10, 1921.

" If given plenty of room, th:s plant grows into a tree some 30 feet tall,
with a trunk diameter of 6 to 8 inches. Seedlings of this tree develop numerous
lai'ge nodules on their roots at a very early stage in their growth, and we have
used the species as a green soiling crop, the seeds being planted thickly aud
the plants turned under when they were 4 to 6 feet tall." (Lyoti.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 275S0.

54469. Eucalyptus guxnii Hook. f. Myrtacese.

From Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Seeds presented by L. A. Evans,
Acting Director of Agriculture. Received November 2, 1921.

The cider eucalypt is usually about 50 feet high and grows at altitudes of
4,000 to 5,000 feet in Australia. In the spring the Tasmanians make an excel-
lent cider from the sweetish sap. The tree is also known as sugar gum, be-
cause of the sweetness of its leaves, which are browsed by .stock. The bark
yields tannin, which, in a 12-weeks' process, colors leather light brown and
makes it rather flexible. The tree is usually crooked, but is used as a forest
cover, and the wood is used for fuel and charcoal. It has stood 22° F. without
the least injury. The species is well adapted to dry situations and has grown
7 feet a year on deep, sandy soil in Florida. (Adapted from EucaJypts in
Florida, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Bulletin No. 87, pp.
19, 44, and Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, pp. 126, 318, Ji65.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 36620.

54470. Garcinia spicata (Wight and Arn.) Hook. f. Clusiacess.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nursery
Co. Received November 10, 1921.

Introduced as a possible stock for the mangosteen.

A medium-sized tree native to the western peninsula of India, with obtuse,
shining leaves up to 3 by 8 inches, small flowers in spikes, and smooth, deep-
green fruits the size of a walnut. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British
India, vol. 1, p. 269.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 16787.

54471. HoLcus sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.

{Sorghum vulgare Pers. )

From Poona, Bombay, India. Seeds presented by the director. Department
of Agriculture, through Dr. C. R. Ball, United States Department of
Agriculture. Received November 21, 1921.

" The heads were about 4 inches long, exceedingly compact and somewhat
pyriform, while the seeds were similar in shape to those of milo or feterita,
but smaller and of a yellowish white color." {Ball.)

54472. Bauhixia FLAMMirERA Eidley. Csesalpiniacese.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Seeds collected by I. Henry Burkill,
director, Botanic Garden. Received November 26, 1921.

A very lofty climber with scurfy red twigs and ovate-cordate leaves, usually
notched at the tip. with red. pubescent petioles and veins. The red-stalked
flowers are rich yellow on opening but soon turn to a bright red ; they are borne
on terminal panicles 8 inches long and nearly as thick. The petals are crisped
and hairy outside. This is the common Bauhinia which forms such a conspicuous
mass of color in the woods of the low country in Selangor and Perak. (Adapted
from Ridley, Neic and Rare Species of Malayan Plants. Journal of the Straits
Branch, Royal Asiatic Society, No. 82, Bcptemher, 1920, p. 182.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 15

54473. CucuMis melo L. Cucurbitacea?. Muskmelon.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by Sr. Salvador Izquierdo,
through Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the Department of
Agriculture. Received November 10, 1921.

" Escrito melon. The melons of Chile, which ripen during the months of
February, March, and April, are famous for their delicate flavor and remark-
able keeping qualities. In 1920 a few of them were shipped from Valparaiso to
New York, reaching the latter market in good condition. This seed, which has
been obtained at the suggestion of Franklin Adams, of the Pan American Union,
is of an unusually good variety, oblong in shape, and of large size. It should
be tested in our Southwestern States." (Popenoe.)

54474. Kibes vuLGAitE Lam. Grossulariacese. Garden currant.

From Faringdon, England. Plants purchased from R. Tucker & Sons.
Received December 3, 1921.

Introduced for experimental work by department specialists.

"A midseason variety of upright growth with grayish green foliage and long,
medium-sized bunches of dark-red berries. A hardy and prolific variety which
has been grown for many years." (George Bunyard.)

54475 to 54487. Holcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Khartum, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Africa. Seed presented by G. E.
Massey, botanist for the Department of Agriculture, Sudan Government,
through H. N. Vinall, United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived December 5, 1921.

" This seed was selected by Mr. Massey as representative of the different
varieties of the cultivated sorghums in the provinces or countries adjacent to
Khartum." (Vinall.)

54475. Algara dura. 54482. Faterita (F).

54476. Dura Safra. 54483, Faterita (G).

54477. Faterita (A) . 54484. Gahan (?) dura.

54478. Fateria (B). 54485. Gassabi dura.

54479. Faterita (C). 54486. Hatnisi dura.

54480. Faterita (D). 54487. ^Vad el Fahl.

54481. Faterita (E).

54488. Trtfolium pkatense L. Fabaceae. Red clover.

From Melbourne, Australia. Seeds purchased from F. H. Brunning. Re-
ceived December 5, 1921.

To be grown in comparison with American-grown seed ; for u.se of department
specialists.

"Locally grown medium red clover." (Brunning.)

54489. Caryophyllus malaccensis (L.) Stokes. M3^rtace8e. Ohia.
(Eugenia mulaccensis L. )

From Ancon, Canal Zone. Seeds presented by James Zetek. Received De-
cember 10, 1921.

A beautiful tree up to 00 fe^"t high, native to the Malay Archipelago. The
thick, glossy, dark-green leaves, C to 7 inches long, form a rich background for
the showy clusters of flowers with their long, spreading, bright-rod stamens.
In early summer the shady interior of the tree seems to l)e filled witli a
delicate scarlet haze. The thin-skinned, white to crimson fruits, 2 to 3 inches

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

long, have crisp, white, juicy flesh. While the fruit is not especially esteemeO,
the tree is of distinct value as a tropical ornamental. (Adapted from Popenoe,
Manual of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, p. 308.)

54490 and 54491.

From Holguin, Cuba. Plants presented by Thomas R. Towns, citrus
nurseryman and florist. Received December 30, 1921.

54490. Rosa odokata (Andrews) Sweet. Rosacese. Rose.

Rosa macho. This rose is recommended as a stock by Mr. Towns who
states that it is a very strong growing rose which roots very easily.
Although it is somewhat thorny he has found that Paul Neyron, a thorn-
less variety, after 10 buddings on this stock shows very few thorns.
The branches are 4 to 6 feet long and can be budded every 4 inches.
In Cuba the plants are ready for budding three months after being set
out ; they bloom about two months after budding, and two months after
this they are considered hardened and ready for sale.

The origin of the macho rose is unknown. However, Mr. Goucher,
of this office, has also found a previous introduction of this species,
S. P. I. No. 44426, to be extremely useful as a stock. The methods used
are described under that number.

54491. PsiDiUM GUAJAVA L. Myrtacete. Guava.
" Seedlings of the everbearing guava." (Toums.)

54492. Trifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Milan, Italy. Seeds purchased from Stabilimento Agrario Botanico
Fratelli Ingegnoli, through North Winship, American consul. Received
December 23, 1921.

For experimental use by the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

" This clover is produced in the ' Comune of Cologne Monzese,' in the
Province of Milan, Italy, in deep, flinty, clayey soil, slightly chalky."
(Winship.) *,

54493. Trifolium pratexse L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.,
through Hon. A. M. Thackara, American consul general Received
December 29, 1921.

" The type of red clover known as ' Trefle violet de Bretange ' from the
' Cotes du Nord ' is a stronger grower and a better yielder than ordinary red
clover." {Thackara.)

54494 to 54496. Echinochloa crusgallt edueis Hitchc. Poacese.

Barnyard millet.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nursery
Co. Received December 22, 1921.

For the use of specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture.

54494. ^\'hite. 54496. Korean.

54495. Brown.

54497 and 54498.

From Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, England. Plants purchased from J. J.
Kettle. Received December 14, 1921.

54497. RuBUS sp. Rosacese. Raspberry.

Lloyd George. This variety is said to be perpetual in habit, to keep a
supply of fruit from the earliest season until late autumn, and to be
immensely vigorous and productive.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 17

54497 and 54498— Continued.

54498. RxTBiTS sp. Rosaceii?. Raspberry.

Perfection (Marlboro). George Bunyard & Co. give a description and
the history of this raspberry as follows: "Fruit large, rod. of excollont
flavor and vigorous growth ; canes very stout, brigiit crimson. liaised
by A. J. Caywood of Marlboro, N. Y. ; introduced in 1884, and named
by him Marlboro^'

54499. DioscoREA japonica Tlumb. Dioscoreacoae. Japanese yam.

From Hereford, England. Bulbils presented by Dr. H. K. Durham,
" Dunelm." Received November 22, 1921.

"Japanese round yam. This yam seems so far as one can soe from a siiiL,'lo
season's trial, to be the most promising variety I have yet tested. It grows
more freely and regularly than the round Upeh. The rate of growth, both in a
cool house, was about double that of the (JlmppelUer''' {Durham.)

54500. PisoxiA ALBA Span. Nyctaginacese. Lettuce tree.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Cuttings presented by P. J.
Wester, agricultural adviser, Lamao Horticultural Station. Received
November 16, 1921.

" The lettuce tree is fairly common in Manila, but I have never seen it flower
and do not believe seeds are obtainable in the Philippines. As to the value of
the tree for Florida, I am in doubt. The leaves are too thin and therefore
likely to be easily injured by frost and would probably also be torn to shreds
by the fall and winter winds, in which event the tree would be of little value as
an ornamental, at least during the tourist season. The tree may do well in
Porto Rico. I have tried the leaves boiled as turnip greens and they are re-
markably good as a potherb, so good, in fact, tiiat if on analysis they are found
to have a fair amount of nutrients and vitamins the plant is certain to become
widely grown in the Tropics. The leaves can not be eaten raw, however. I
am using the common name Maliiko for it. The tree is easily propagated, and
once it gets a start can be broadcasted within a very short time." (Wester.)

54501. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From Ceiba, Honduras. Seeds presented by Alexander K. Sloan, American
consul. Received December 6, 1921.

Cotton seeds from the Aguan Valley near Trujillo.

" The natives make very little attempt to cultivate cotton, as the only use
they put it to is as a binding for cuts in order to check the flow of blood. As
a consequence the bush is undisturbed and grows in the course of six or seven
years into a tree some 8 or 10 inches in diameter and from 2.") to HO foet in
height. As the tree grows larger, the bolls become smaller and the yield in
quantity and quality less. In those places where the native wants to obtain
a larger crop than usual, the bush is cut to the ground each year and allowed
to reseed itself. In that way the bolls are kept at their largest size." (Sloan.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28364.

54502. QuERCus lanuginosa Thuill. Fagacere. Oak,

(Q. pubescens Wllld.)

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received December 8, 1921.

A southern European oak which varies in size from a largo shrub to a tree
40 feet in height. The grayish green leaves are deciduous and have very
wavy margins. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Uardy iit the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. SUi.)

This oak may prove to be a valuable ornamental for regions of mild winters.

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54503. Strtchnos sp. Loganiacese.

From Elizabethville, Katanga, Belgian Congo. Seeds presented by Mrs.
Mary Jacobs. Received December 9, 1921.

" From the forest near Elizabethville. This fruit is found in large quantities
in this country." (Mrs. Jacobs.)

" The fruit is quite similar to that of S. spinosa in character, round, about
3 inches in diameter, with a thick, hard shell, inclosing gelatinous aromatic
pulp in which numerous flattened seeds are embedded. Although the genus
Strychnos is noted for the production of strychnine, a violent poison, the pulp
of these fruits is edible. It is not, however, of much economic value." (Wilson
Popenoe.)

54504. Physalis alkekengi L. Solanacese.

From Peking, China. Seeds presented by William Bembower. Received
December 10, 1921.

"A red spherical solanaceous fruit I found being sold on the market here.
It is said to furnish good medicine for colds." (Bcmboicer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28317.

54505. Lycopersicox esctjlentum Mill. Solanacese. Tomato.

From Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. Seeds presented by H. R.
Wright. Received December 12, 1921.

For use of specialists in the department.

"I have seen some splendid crops of this variety." (Wi-ight.)

" Yates Market Favorite. One of the earliest and hardiest varieties grown.
A selection of the old large red, with large, slightly ribbed, solid, juicy fruits
which are produced in great profusion and have a good flavor. This variety
will thrive and perfect its fruit in dry or wet seasons, when all others are
affected with black-spot and rot." [Yates.)

54506. Eucalyptus obliqua L'Her. Myrtacese,

From Hobart, Tasmania. Australia. Seeds presented by L. A. Evans,
acting Director of Agriculture. Received December 13, 1921.

A rapid-growing Tasmanian eucalypt 300 feet high, which grows on poor,
stony ranges or on barren sandy soils if not subjected to prolonged drought.
The tree is known as stringy hark and Tasmanian oak and is in much demand
for railway sleepers, being nearly everlasting. Tlie wood, being practically non-
inflammable, makes a valuable safeguard against conflagrations in tunnels and
is especially suitable for underground railways.

Btrinyii bark is especially suitable for harbor construction, being one of the
densest timbers in the world and immune from the attacks of marine insects.
It is one of the few kinds wliich can be obtained in great lengths and contains
a resinous substance which resists the Xylophagas. There is an essential oil
in the wood which prevents its rotting under exposure to moisture and at the
same time acts as a preservative to iron. It stands great expo.sure to heat
and damp, besides possessing the valuable property of repelling the white ant
and teredo worm. This timber is of great value in building breakwaters,
docks, etc., as its high specific gravity is such that it is unnecessary to weight
the piles to get them into position when in deep water. (Adapted from O. S.
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Bulletin 81. p. H, and from Com-
merce Reports, 1910, p. 1052.)

54507. Ribes nigrum X reclixatu:^. Grossiilariacese.

From Wisley, Ripley, Surrey, England. Cuttings presented by Fred J.
Chittenden, director. Royal Horticultural Society's Garden.s. Received
December 28, 1921.

The Worcester berry. A cross between Whinham's Industry gooseberry and
Boskoop Giant black currant.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 19

A bush 4i feet high covering 30 to 36 square feet. It is extremely vigorous
and malies shoots up to 5 feet long in a year. In general appoarance tlio bush
is a gooseberry and a very spiny one. It bears regularly and heavily, produc-
ing round fruits the size of a small gooseberry, arranged just as gooseberries
are, purple-black in color, with a flavor like (hat of a sweet gooseberry and
without a trace of the black currant. (Adapted from notes by F. J. Chiticndcn
and WUliam Crump in The Garden, vol. 8Ji, p. 607.)

54508. GossTPiuM barbadense L. Malvacea). Cotton.

From Cairo, Egypt. Seed present§d by James A. Prescott. Sultanic Agri-
cultural Society, Cairo, Egypt. Received December 27, 1921.

" Zagorn, if true to type, is the earliest and most productive of the Egyptian
types, running from 33 to 3.5 millimeters. It is very possible that it will suc-
ceed in iiarts of Texas where the longer staples and later Egyptians are not
productive." (George Freeman.)

54509. Lecti'his zabucajo Aii])l. Lecythidacese. Paradise nut.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Seeds presented by Eugene Andr<5. Re-
ceived December 27, 1921.

" Nuts from 3 or 4 trees that bore fruits for the first time. Several fruited
this year and are doing quite well at the Dabadie Nurseries, whore few plants
thrive in the poor, stiff clay. In all I have 33 trees of different sizes.

" The fruits are large, urn shaped, and vary in size, and they carry a con-
siderable number of nuts." (Andr^.)

54510 to 54514.

From Burringbar, New South Wales. Australia. Seeds presented by B.
Harrison. Received December 22, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Harrison.

54510 and 54511. Cucumts juelo 1j. Cucurbitacese. Muskmelon.

54510. " Kankri. An East Indian fruit between the muskmelon and
cucumber. The yellow fruit. 2 to 3 feet long, can be eaten with
either sugar or salt, according to taste. It should be useful for
pies and preserves."

54511. "Mammoth Yellow. Grows from 12 to 15 pounds in weight
and is very prolific."

54512. Passifloea edults Sims. Passifloracere. Granadilla.

" Mammoth passion fruit. The fruits, of a very delicious flavor and
very productive, are twice the size of the ordinary variety."

54513. Pennisetum purpureum Schumach. Poacea?. Elephant grass.

" Congo grass. A variety of elephant grass, 10 to 12 feet high, with
thicker stalks, larger leaves, and le.ss fiber than other varietie.s. Yields
40 to 50 bushels of good fodder per acre and is permanent for some years
when established. It grows well in dry soil and is very fattening."

54514. PiiYSALis PERUVIANA L. SolauacefG. Poha.

"Harrison's Giant. Evolved by careful selection and cultivation. The
very large berries, many 14 inches in diameter, have a splendid flavor
and make delicious pies and preserves. They are as easily grown as
tomatoes."

54515. CoELococcus amicarum (Wencll.) W. F. Wi«rlit. Phoe-
nicacese. Apple-nut palm.

From Hilo, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Matthias Newell. Received No-
vember 10, 1921.

"The apple-nut or ivwy-nut tree is 30 to 50 feet high and is found in (he
islands of the Pacific. The beautiful brownish scaly fruits are 3 inches in
diameter and are used chiefly in the manufacture of the very large buttons
used on ladies' coats. Much larger buttons can be made from this nut than from

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

that of the South American ivory nut, PJiytelephas macrocarpa, and the but-
tons are more expensive also because there are fewer trees of Coelococcus."
(C B. Doyle.)

54516. Agati tomemtosa (Hook, and Am.) Nutt. Fabacese.
{Sesbania tomeniosa Hook, and Arn.)

From Kaunakakai Molokai, Hawaii. Seed presented by James Munro,
manager, Molokai Ranch. Received December 17, 1921.

A woody leguminous plant with pale glabrous compound leaves, silky pubes-
cent beneath, and red or pale salmon-colored flowers an inch long. The plant
is prostrate f^nd forms dense mats on the white coral sands of Molokai and on
the dunes at Moomomi ; on Kauai it is a branching erect shrub several feet in
height. (Adapted from Rock, Leguminous Plants of Haicaii, p. 155.)

54517 to 54519. Chayota edults Jacq. Cucurbitacese. Chayote.

(Sechinm ednle Swartz.)

From Vera Cruz, Mexico. Seeds presented by Paul H. Foster, American
consul. Received October 3, 1921. Quoted notes by L. G. Hoover.

54517. "Fruits white, smooth, spineless, flattened oval to pyriform,
about 9 ounces in weight, no corrugations; a desirable type, 4 inches
long, 2^ inches wide, and 2 inches thick."

54518. "Fruits light green, smooth spineless surface, with five slight
corrugations ; shape flattened oval to pyriform ; weight about 9 ounces ;
a desirable type."

54519. "Fruit attenuated pear shaped, color green; 6 inches long by 2
inches in diameter at greatest thickness; spiny; an undesirable type;
weight 6 ounces."

54520. Persea Americana Mill. Lauraceee. Avocado.

(P. gratissima L. f.)

From Panama. Seeds presented by James Zetek. Received October 1,
1921.

" The lot seemed to be above the average for avocados, both in size and in
quality. The fruit varied to some extent in form and substance, apparently
Including fruit of more than one tree. The seeds were not excessively large
and completely filled the seed cavities." (H. R. Fulton.)

54521 to 54523.

From Panama. Collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. Re-
ceived October 4, 1921. Quoted notes by Doctor Fairchild.

54521. Melicocca bijuga L. Sapindacefe. Mamoncillo.

'■ No. 3. A single seed collected September 17, 1921. From a tree of
mamoncillo on the place of Samuel Lewis on the Sabana. Mr. Lewis's
son sold this year $.j5 worth of fruit from this tree. The fruit of this seed-
ling is one of the most delicious I tasted in Panama. There was only
one fruit hanging on the tree. Apparently nothing has been done in the
way of selecting this excellent fruit, which has an exquisite flavor but
has the handicap of very fine silky fibers, which are attached to the
seeds themselves and are rather annoying to one not accustomed to
them. It is quite possible that this objectionable feature could be elimi-
nated by selection."

For an illustration of this tree, see Plate I.

54522. Rosa sp. Rosacese. Rose.
" Cuttings of a rose collected in Panama."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 21

54531 to 54523— Continued.

54523. 2IEUC0CCA bijuga L. Sapiiidacenc. Mamoncillo.

" No. 2. Seeds collected Septemlier 22, 1921. A tiill fruit tree, very
popular amoiifi the better chusses of I'ananians. Tliose fruits came from
the market of Panama and are not as fine as tliose from Samuel Lewis's
large tree."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54521.

64524. Aesculus turbinata Blume. iEsculacese.

Japanese horse-chestnut.

From Rochester, N. Y. Seeds presented by John Dunbar, Assistant Super-
intendent of Parks, Rochester, N. Y. Received October 10, 1921.

" This is a rare tree in this country and in Europe." (Dunhar.)

A Japanese horse-chestnut up to 100 feet high with bright deep-green leaves
sometimes 27 inelies long, which turn clear golden yellow in the autumn. The
•erect, slender pyramidal panicles, nearly a foot long, are composed of creamy
white flowers with petals center blotched with yellow turning pink with age.
The tree is distinguished from the familiar European Aesculus hippocastanum
by the smaller, warty, not spiny capsules 2 inches in length and width and by
the finely and more evenly toothed edges of the leaflets. (Adapted from
■Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 8713.)

54525. Datura leichhardtii F. Muell. Solanacese.

From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Seeds presented by C. T. White,
Government botanist. Received October 7, 1921.

A tall coarse annual, 1 to 3 feet high, with ovate leaves 3 to 4 inches long
and pale yellowisli white flowers 2 inches long. The reflexed, globular cap-
sule, an inch in diameter, is very prickly. Native to North Australia and
Queensland. (Adapted from Bentham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 4, p. 468.)

64526. Mancjifera indica L. Anacardiaceee. Mango.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Plants presented by
R. O. Williams, curator, St. Clair Experiment Station. Received Oc-
tober 10, 1921.

" P^re Louis is a dwarf -growing variety, fruiting early. The plant from
which the budwood was taken is a round-headed dwarf tree, furnislied with
branches to the ground. I remember receiving the Pdre Louis in Demerara,
from St. Lucia, and this had much the same habit. I think that the dwarf,
early-fruiting habit is inherent. I do not think that the stocks used have
anything to do with it, because they are taken indiscriminately and when
sufficiently large are grafted upon." (J. F. Wahy, acting curator.)

" The Lotiis bears very young, has no fiber nor any sourness at the core,
and the flavor is nearly as good as that of the Julie, which is the best for
flavor I have ever eaten. (0. W. Barrett.)

64527 and 54528.

From Panama. Seeds collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural Ex-
plorer in Charge of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.
Received October 4, 1921. Quoted notes by Doctor Fairchild.

54527. Annona mukicata L. Annonacese. Soursop.

" Seeds procured September 17, 1921, from an unusually large, pre-
sumably fine-flavored fruit of the guanabana, Annona muricata. I am
not sufficiently familiar with the varieties of this fruit to say wlietlier
this was really superior to others which may have been already in-
troduced. The fruit was at least 15 inches long and about 8 inches in
diameter, and the flavor could not be very well estimated, because the
fruit was picked while green, but Samuel Lewis, who gave me the
fruit, assured me it was one of the best varieties he had seen."

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54527 and 54538— Continued.

54528. An NONA purpurea Moc. and Sesse. Annonacese. Soncoya.

" Procured September 18, 1921, from a tree growing beside the path
leading to the cove from the Hotel Aspinwall, Taboga.

" The fruit is apparently little appreciated by the people, for it is left
to rot on the ground. Some of them were 5 or 6 inches in diameter and
very attractive looking, but the flesh was so fibrous and it had so little
character that I doubt whether it would be worth growing for its own
sake. The gorgeous orange-yellow color of the fruit flesh, however, may
make it of value as a species for breeding purposes."

54529. Carica sp. Papaj^aceie.

From Rio Pescado, Panama. Seeds collected by Graham Fairchild. Re-
ceived October 4, 1921.

"At first glance this fruit resembles the ordinary wild papaya, Carica papaya,
but on examination it proves to be an entirely different thing. It is rather
typically papaya sliaped, with more pronounced grooves, not as deep, however,
as those of the mountain papaw, Carica candamarcensis, of a golden yellow
color, very attractive, and has a taint and very pleasant aroma. The fruits are
of a peculiarly uniform size and shape. The interior is filled with a white frothy
arillus around the seed ; this arillus is acidulous in chai'acter but without very
mucli flavor. The flesh of the fruit is thin and has little flavor ; the fruit as
it stands is comparatively worthless. The leaves, instead of being laciniate, are
almost entire. The texture of the leaves seems to be barslier than that of
the pap;iya. The tree grows to be about 20 inches high, I should judge. From
the low lands near the river." {David Fairchild.)

Fruits of this papaj^a are shown in Plate II.

54530 to 54536.

From Panama. Seeds collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural
Explorer in Charge of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Intro;hiction.
Received October 4, 1921. Quoted notes by Doctor Fairchild.

54530. Cakyophyllus malaccknsis (li.) Stokes. Myrtacete. Ohia,
(Eugenia malaccensis L. )

" Seeds from beneath trees cultivated by the late Enrique Lewis at his
place on the Sabana, Panama. Gathered September 17, 1921.

" The fruit is much esteemed by members of Mr. Lewis's family and
by others, and I had the pleasure of tasting preserves made from it
which seem to have a characteristic flavor of some merit. When in
flower, the branches of this tree are gorgeous, covered as they are with
masses of large flowers an inch or so across, composed of hundreds of
beautiful deep rose-pink or crimson stamens. The tree itself is a beau-
tiful ornamental, and it would seem as though more work in the selec-
tion of this species should be attempted. The remarkable structure of
the seeds suggests a liigh degree of polyembryony. When the seed germi-
nates (as many of them were doing under the tree) the whole, large,
brilliant-green seed seemed to break up into fragments."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 26412.

54531. Capsicum annuum L. Solanaceae. Pepper.

" Seeds of a brilliant-yellow pepper grown in Panama. Collected Sep-
tember 15, 1921. This specimen was collected on the Chillibrillo River
at a native Panaman hut. The owner of the plant described it as being
' hot as a candle.' In reality it is a rather mild, almost sweet pepper."

54532. Spondias mombin L. Anacardiacese. Yellow mombin.

" Seeds of the jobo or yellow momhin, presented by Mr. Zetek, of
Panama, September 19, 1921.

" Few fruit trees which I have ever seen are more heavily laden with
fruits than this joho. It is a favorite fruit of the children of Panama,
and everywhere at this season of the year you find children throwing
sticks at the trees to knock down the johos. The fruits vary tremen-
dously in flavor and amount of fruit flesh, also in the texture of the skin.

Inventory 69, Seeas and Plants Imported.

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The Mamoncillo. a Neglected Fruit Tree of Tropical America.
(Melicocca bijuga L.. S. p. I. No. 54521.)

Not the least important phase of plant introduction is the propagation by vegetative means of
superior forms of species such as the mamoncillo, which, as usually seen on tropical American
seacoasts, is not a fruit of great value, but which occurs now and then in superior seedhng
forms. From the tree here shown S55 worth of fruit was sold in one season. Good mamon-
ciUos are the size of plums; they have a thick leathery sldn wthin which is yellowish-white,
translucent pulp of aromatic flavor and a single large seed to which the pulp clings tenaciously.
(Photographed by David Fairchild, Panama, Canal Zone, September 15, 1921; P27G19FS.)

Inventory 69, sVeds and Plants Imported.

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A Neglected Fruit of Tropical America. (Spondias mombin L., S. P. I.

No, 54532.)

The despised hog plum, or yellow mombin, abundant in many tropical American countries, is
sometimes found in superior seedling varieties which merit propagation. Ordinarily it has a
strongly terebinthine taste which makes it unattractive to most palates, but occasional forms
are sweet, pleasant, and even delicious. Since nearly all species of Spondias are easily prop-
agated in the Tropics by means of large cuttings, it should be a simple matter to improve the
yellow mombin by selection and make it a valuable fruit. (Photographed by David Fairchild,
Ancon, Canal Zone, September 15, 1921; P27616FS.)

Inventory 69, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE IV.

The Capuchin Orange of Chile. (^Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck, S. P. I.

No. 54651.)

This orange, presumably a horticiiltural variety of the common sweet orange, differs from the
latter in its dwarf habit of gro\vth and the small size of its fruits, which are rarely over 2 inches
in diameter. Since the flavor and quaUty of the fruit are excellent, the variety suggests itself
as of interest for cultivation in Cahfornia and Florida, where it may prove useful as an attrac-
tive dooryard tree. (Photographed by WUson Popenoe, Santiago de Chile, October 6, 1921;
P18886FS".)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 23

54530 to 54536— Continued.

and the size of the seed. Evidently nothing has been done in the way of
selection, and yet the tree is perfectly adapted to conditions on the Zone.
It seems to me that the best seedlings shonld be found and preserved by
budding. Ice creams and 'chichas' are also made from the fruit llesli."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 450SG.

For an illustration of the fruits of this tree, see Plate III.

54533. Spondias mombin L. Anacardiacese. Yellow mombin.

"Five fruits of a particularly fine-flavored seedling growing liack of
the Aspinwall Hotel, at Taboga. Collected September 18, 1021."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54532.

54534. SPONniAS sp. Anacardiacene.

" Nine seeds of a variety which I did not see. Collected September 18,
1921. I found the seeds on the path leading along the river from the
center of the town over into the center of the island of Taltoga. These
may represent a better strain of the jobo than any of the other seeds.'"

54535. Sterctilia sp. Sterculiaceee.

" Seeds of a species of Sterculia, sent me by Hugh White, from a hand-
some shade tree near the corner of his house at P.alboa. Collected Sep-
tember 15, 1921. I think this is one of the handsomest shade trees used
on the avenues of Balboa, stately and with rather majestic branching
habit and, according to Mr. White, bearing good edible seeds of which
the children are very fond. The quality of the seeds seems to me rather
indifferent. I was unable to find out what species of Sterciilia this is,
although I suspect it may be FUercuVia foetida, and if it is. the stench
of its flowers should be taken into account seriously by anyone planting
it for shade. -S. foetida has one of the foulest odors known in plants."

54536. Aristolochia sp. Aristolochiacefe.

" Two basketlike fruits of a vine found on the road along the little
stream leading from the center of the town back into the island of
Taboga. Collected September 18, 1921. The fruits themselves are a
distinct curiosity ; the vine is not particularly attractive."

54537 to 54539. Holcus sorghum L. Poacea?. Sorghum.

(Sorghum viilgare Pers.)

From Buitenzorg, .Java. Seeds presented by A. A. Crince le Boy. chief,
Plant-Breeding Station. Beceived October 3, 1921. Quoted notes by
H. N. Vinall, agronomist. United States Department of Agriculture.

54537. ''Black sorghum. Seed resembles that of ordinary Black
Amber sorgo."

54538. " Klakah soi-ghum. Probably a sweet sorghum, but the seed
is unlike that of any of our common varieties."

54539. ''Brown sorghum. Seed resembles very closely that of Bod
Amber sorgo."

54540 to 54544.

From Landskrona, Sweden. Seeds presented by W. Welbull. Beceived
October 3, 1921.

Introduced for testing by the Office of Cereal Investigations.

54540 and 54541. Avena satfV'A L. Poace£E. Oats.

54540. Echo oats. 54541. Fortune oats.

54542. Secale cereale L. Poacese. Rye,

Storm winter rye.

24 SEEDS AND PLAISTTS IMPORTED.

54540 to 54544— Continued.

54543 and 54544. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wlieat.

( T. vulgare Vill. )

54543. Iduna winter wheat.

54544. Standard winter wlieat.

54:54:5 and 54546. Sacchaeum officinakum L. Poacese.

Sugar cane.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Cuttings presented by M. E. Carle, director,
Laboratoire de Genetique, Institut Scientifique de L'Indochine. Received
October 6, 1921. Notes adapted from Bulletin Agricole de Ulnstitut
Scientifique de Saigon, vol. 2, p. 278.

54545. 2714 POJ. A cross between 2364 POJ (100 POJ, very sweet, X
Eassoer, sereh resistant ") and EK 28. An early cane similar to 100
POJ, but thicker, with long, straight internodes, very large, long green
leaves at first erect, becoming bent, and a thick inflorescence. This
cane suckers freely and has strong, rapid growth. The juice is 15.8
to 20.3 per cent saccharose.

54546. 2725 POJ. A cross between 2364 POJ {100 POJ, very sweet, X
Kassoer, sereh resistant^) and EK 28. An early cane similar to 100
POJ, but thicker, with very large, bluish green, bent leaves, and thick
inflorescence. The cane suckers freely and is of strong, rapid growth.
The juice is 19.5 to 21.9 per cent saccharose.

54547 and 54548. Olea eueopaea L. Oleaceee. Olive.

From Haifa, Syria. Bud sticks presented by Amram Khazanoff, Depart-
ment of Experimental Agriculture. Received October 8, 1921. Quoted
notes by Mr. Khazanoff.

" Material from the oldest and at the same time thriftiest looking olive trees
on the Mount of Olives. These happened to be on the premises of the Greek
monastery close to the Garden of Get-Shemane (Gethsemane) and appeared
to be several centuries old."

54547. " Wild variety on which the cultivated variety was budded."

54548. " Cultivated variety from old trees."

54549. KopsiA arborea Blume. Apocynacese.

From Littleriver. Fla. Seeds presented by Charles T. Simpson. Received
October 10, 1921.

"A beautiful, large shrub or small tree native to Japan. It has opposite or
whorled, thick, glossy, oblong leaves and corymbs of pretty white flowers which
are followed by large, brilliant-crimson, almond-shaped fruits. It is a very
fine ornamental, and its only apparent drawback is that it is rather tender.
It should be grown in a protected place in lower Florida." {Simpson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39543.

54550. Thespesia lampas (Cav.) Dalz, and Gibs. Malvaceae.

From Chota Nagpur Circle, Bengal, India. Seeds presented by A. P. Cliff,
Director of Agriculture, through Dr. C. V. Piper. Received October 11,
1921.

"BanKapas (wild cotton)." {Cliff.)

A treelike herbaceous plant with palmately lobed, pilose leaves, 5 inches
across and tomentose beneath. The yellow, bell-shaped flowers are 2J inches
wide, with a crimson center. (Adapted from Kirtikar, Indian Medicinal Plants,
vol. 1, p. 188.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52386.

* Sereh is a serious disease of sugar cane in Java. Its cause is not yet definitely known.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921, 25

54551 and 54552.

From Horqueta, Paraguay. Seeds presented by Thomas R. Gwynn, tlirough
Harry Campbell, American consul, Asuncion, Paraguay, lleceived No-
vember 14, 1921.

54551. Chouisiv spkctosa St. Hil. Bombacacese.

"A regular, beautifully formed tree 20 feet bigb, abundant in Argentina
as far north as Formosa and in the river provinces of P.ir.ignay. The
boll is 4i inches in diameter and G inches long. The yellow fiber, called
Samahu or Samuy, and similar to the best .Javan kapok, is used to a
limited extent for stufhng pillows and can be used commercially for life
preservers, jackets, water wings, mattres.ses, etc. The tree has resisted
3° C. without injury to its flowers, although the bolls require hot sun.
It is one of the most promising plants for cultivation in the warmer
parts of the United States and is probably hardier than kapok." (L. //.
Dewey. )

5455a. Cyphomandra sp. Solanacea?.

"Afjuarai/a (fox fruit). A bush very like the eggplant, except that all
the stems and underside of the leaves are covered with short stout
thorns. The fruit is the shape and size of a big Stone tomato, light
gi'een, thin skinned, and the seed bunched in the center; the meat is
abundant, cream colored, and tastes like a Brazilian mango de oro. The
plant is very sensitive to frost." {Gwynn.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39336.

54553. Penkisetum okientale trielorum (Nees) Stapf. Poacese.

Himalaya grass.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Seeds presented by W. S. Goodman, acting
superintendent, Hope Gardens. Received November 10, 1921.

"Called Himalaya grass in the West Indies and reputed to be a good forage.
Typical Pennisetum orient ale is regarded as a good fodder grass in Baluchis-
tan." (C. V. Piper.)

54554 and 54555. Amerimnox latifolium (Roxb.) Kuntze.

(Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.) [Fabacese.

Shisham.

From British India. Seeds presented by C. P. Hartley. Received Novem-
ber 25, 1921. Quoted notes by Mr. Hartley.

" Seeds of a tree that may possibly be of economic value in the southern
United States. In Java the tree grows rapidly, outgrowing and suppressing
teak on some of the poor soils of eastern Java. The wood is heavier and
stronger than teak and is used for furniture, tool handles, and other exacting
work, most of the carving in the market here being done on Dalbergia (souo
kling). The heart is beautiful purple-brown on a fresh cut, changing to
nearly black-brown after exposure to the air. The chief limitation on its
usefulness is its hardness. From the silvicultural standpoint its remarkable
root-sprouting capacity is of interest. In Java it practically never produces
seed, reproduction being easily obtained on cut-over areas by wounding the
roots of the old trees. T imported this seed from British India in the hope
of getting a strain resistant to the local canker disease that affects the quality
of the timber here. There is some reason to suspect that, with teak, this tree
may have been introduced from British India in the days of the Hindu king-
doms here."

54554. " From Belgaum, Bombay Presidency."

54555. " From Chikalda, JNFelghat Forest Division, Central Provinces."

54556 to 54560.

From Malauzhe, Angola, Africa. Seeds collected by John Gossweiler nnd
pi-esented by H. A. Longworth, agricultural missionary, Methodist
Episcopal Church. Received November 25, 1921.

26

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Finger grass.

54556 to 54560— Continued.

54556. Cht.oris itvEiosxACHYA Hochst. Poacese.

A perennial grass 1 to 2 feet high ascending from a procumbent base,
with flat or convolute leaves. Native to the Dekkan Peninsula. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 7, p. 292.)

54557. Cymbopogon kuftjs (Nees) Rendle. Poaceae. Jaragua grass.
{Andropogo7i rufus Kunth.)

A tufted perennial up to 8 feet high, very generally distributed through-
out tropical Africa. It is commonly used for grass fencing in Nigeria
and for thatching in Angola. The erect or ascending stems are often
stout and bear narrow, rigid, erect leaves and slender, lax panicles 1 to 2
feet long. (Adapted from Stapf, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 9, p. 304,
as Hyparrhenia rufa.)

54558. Erageostis sp. Poacere. Grass.
" Native forage grass." (Longivorth.)

54559. Tricholaexa sp. Poacese. Grass.
"Native forage grass." (Longworth.)

54560. \'ETn-ERiA NiGEiTANA (Bcnth.) Stapf. Poacese. Grass.

A coarse smooth perennial with stout rhizomes, stems up to 6 feet
high, with oblong panicles up to 1 foot long. The linear, erect, rigid leaves
are pale green and 1 to 3 feet long. Native to tropical Africa. (Adapted
from Stapf, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 9, p. 157.)

54561 to 54620. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soy bean.

{Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From China. Seeds presented by B. W. Skvortzow, Harbin, Manchuria.
Received November 16, 1921.

54561. No. 1. Green soy bean for oil, from southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Kaiyuan, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Jungchiangko, Shengking Province.
Brown soy bean from Jungchiangko, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Y'ellow soy bean from Tiehling, Shengking Province.
Black soy bean from Tiehling, Shengking Province.
Green soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Black soy bean from Kungchuling, Shengking Province.

Yellow soy bean from Chutzecheng, southern Man-

54571. No. 11. Yellow soy bean from Shwangchengfu, Kirin Province.

54572. No. 12. Yellow sqlj- bean from Kungchuling, Shengking Province.

54573. No. 13. Black soy bean from Kaiyuan, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Tiehling, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Tungtzedeng, southern Man-

54562.

No.

2,

54563.

No

3.

54564.

No.

4.

54565.

No.

5.

54566.

No.

6.

54567.

No.

7.

54568.

No.

8.

54569.

No.

9.

54570.

No

10

churia.

54574. No. 14.

54575. No. 15.
churia.

54576. No. 16.

54577. No. 17.
Manchuria.

54578. No. IS.

54579. No. 19.

54580. No. 20.

I'ellow soy bean from Taomen, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Suntzetai, near Kaiyuan, southern

Black soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Yellow soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Green soy bean from Tiehling, Shengking Province.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921,

27

54561 to 54620

54581. No. 21.

54582. No. 22.

54583. No. 23.

54584. No. 24.

54585. No. 25.

54586. No. 26.

54587. No. 27.

54588. No. 28.

54589. No. 29.
cliuria.

54590. No. 30.

54591. No. 31.

IManchuria.

54592. No. 32.

54593. No. 33.

54594. No. 34.

54595. No. 35.

54596. No. 36.

54597. No. 37.
chiiria.

54598. No. 38.

54599. No. 39.

54600. No. 40.

54601. No. 41.

54602. No. 42.

54603. No. 43.

54604. No. 44.

54605. No. 45.

54606. No. 46.

54607. No. 47.

54608. No. 48.

54609. No. 49.

54610. No. 50.

54611. No. 51.
Manchuria.

54612. No. 52.

54613. No. 53.

54614. No. 54.

54615. No. 55.

54616. No. 56.

54617. No. 57.

54618. No. 58.

54619. No. 59.

54620. No. 60.

— Continued.

Green soy bean from Ohaugcliun, Kirin Province.
Green soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Green soy bean from Kaiyuan, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from southern Manchuria.
Green soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Green soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Black soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Beltzeyangcheng, southern Man-
Green soy bean from Yutzecheng, southern Manchuria.
Small green soy bean from Yungchiangkou, southern

Yellow soy bean from Chouko, southern Manchuria.
Green soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Black soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from northern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Yellow soy bean from Tuugtzedeng, southern Man-
Black soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Black soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
I'^ellow soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from northern Manchuria.
Black soy bean from Liaoyang, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Tungkalun, Kirin Province.
Green soy bean from Shungyanghe, southern IManchuria.
Black soy beau from Nungansieng, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Penhslku, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Shengshaton, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Shachoutai, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Chanchuen, Kwangtung Province.
Brown soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Yellow soy bean from Anda railway station, northern

Yellow soy bean from Tiehling, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Tiehling, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.
Yellow soy bean from Harbin, Kirin Province.
Yellow soy bean from Kungchuling, Shengking Province.
Yellow bean from Fangtzetung, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Ssupingkai, southern Manchuria.
Yellow soy bean from Kaiyuan, Shengking Province.
Yellow soy bean from Changchun, Kirin Province.

28 • SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED.

54621. Lapageria rosea Ruiz and Pav. Liliacese.

Chilean bellflower.

From Santiago, Chile. Plants presented by the Institute Agricola Bunster,
through Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the United States
Department of Agriculture. Pteceived November 7, 1921.
"(No. 651. Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. September 29, 1921.)"
(Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54459.

54622 to 54643.

From Santiago, Chile. Plants presented by Sr. Salvador Izquierdo,
through Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the United States
Department of Agriculture. Received November 7, 1921. Quoted notes
by Mr. Popenoe.

54622 to 54625. Amygdaltjs peksica L. Amygdalaceae. Peach.

(Prunus persica Stokes.)

54622. "(No. 662. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Sport No.

1. A variety originated at Sr. Izquierdo's nursery, Santa Ines.
It is described as a large white cling, round in form, and of very
sweet and pleasant flavor. It ripens in February and is con-
sidered excellent both for table use and for preserving."

54623. "(No. 663. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Sport No.

2. A variety originated very recently at Sr. Izquierdo's nursery,
Santa Ines, and not yet named. It is a cling, of somewhat ellip-
tical form with a sharp point at the apex, white fleshed, and
weighing up to 450 grams. It ripens in February and is consid-
ered to be a promising new sort."

54624. "(No. 664. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Trans-
parente de Conservas peach. From Sr. Izquierdo's nursery, Santa
Ines. This is a standard preserving variety, recommended as one
of the very best. It is described as the earliest white peach grown
in central Chile; its fruit has much aroma and is of delicate tex-
ture and very rich flavor. The tree is said to be more robust
and resistant to disease than most other varieties."

54625. "(No. 665. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Almen-
druco pench. From Sr. Izquierdo's nursery, Santa Ines. This is
a remarkable small-fruited peach, believed to have originated in
the Elqui Valley of northern Chile, where it is grown commer-
cially. It produces two crops ; the fruits of the first one are of
medium size and fair quality; those of the second are smaller,
very sweet, with almost no seeds in them. These small fruits
are used for drying whole and are also preserved in sirup. The
variety is a clingstone and is recommended by Prof. John W.
Gilmore for trial in California."

54626. Amygdalus peesica nectakina Ait. Amygdalacese. Nectarine.

"(No. 666. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Cardinal Mora. A
nectarine said to have originated as a chance seedling in Sr. Izquierdo's
nursery at Santa Ines. It is described as the best nectarine grown in
Chile, because of its large size, aromatic flavor, and richly colored juice.
It ripens toward the end of January and is recommended for com-
mercial planting."

54627. Bellota mieesii Remy. Lauracese. Belloto.

"(No. 673. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) Sr. Izquierdo de-
scribes this species as follows : 'A large Chilean tree whose wood is
highly appreciated for the manufacture of household utensils because of
the great diameter which the trunk attains. It has attractive foliage
and fruits, the latter when ripe being useful for feeding hogs. A good
tree for parks, because of the excellent shade which it gives.' For
trial in the Southwestern States and on the Pacific coast."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 29

54622 to 54643— Continued.

54628. Crinodendron patagua Molina. ElreoairpaceiE. Patagua.
(Tricuspid aria dependens Ruiz and Pa v.)

"(No. 672. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) Patagua. A Cliilean
tree which grows well in swampy regions. It has small, bell-shaped,
white, fragrant flowers, giving it value as an ornamental. The wood
is used for cabinetmaking and the bark for tanning. Introduced at the
request of Dr. F. V. Coville, of the United States Department of Agri-
culture."

54629. CRYPTorAKYA rubra (Molina) Skeels. Lauraceae. Peumo.
(C. peumus Nees.)

"(No. 067. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) One of the hand-
somest of the native Chilean ornamental trees of rather small size,
erect in habit, and in character of foliage somewhat suggests the live
oak of southern California. In autumn it bears a profusion of red fruits
the size of olives, which greatly add to its decorative value. The
fruits have a thin layer of pulp surrounding a large seed and are eaten
when cooked. They are not, however, of much value. The species is
one which should be tried in our Southwestern States."

54630 and 54631. Fkagaria chiloensis (L.) Duchesne. Rosacese.

Chilean strawberry.

54630. "(No 653. Santa Ines, Cliilo. October 6, 1921.) Frutilla
roja, or red-fruited Chilean strawberry. This is a selected strain
of the common Chilean strawberry, said to produce fruits of large
size and good quality. It will be of interest to strawberry
breeders in the United States, and in addition it is worthy of trial
in our Southwestern States. AVhile the fvmt of Fra gar ia rhiloensis
is inferior in quality to that of our best cultivated strawberries,
it is remarkable for its excellent shipping and keeping qualifes;
and it seems that varieties might be produced by selection which
would merit cultivation on a commercial scale.

" The berry is much used for canning and preserving. It is
also eaten fresh. It is a curious circumstance that this species of
strawberry, whose fruits are commonly an inch to an inch and a
half long, should be called in Chile, Peru, and Ecuador frutilla
(little fruit), while the much smaller fruit of Fragaria vesca,
rarely over half an inch long, is termed fresa or strawberry. This
last-named species is cultivated commercially at Quillota, Chile,
whence the fruit, which ripens earlier than that of F. cMloensis, is
sent to the markets of Santiago.

"As far as I can ascertain by careful examination of the plants
and fruits, the frutillaft of Chile, Peru, and Ecuador are of the
same species. Neither in Peru nor in Chile, however, do the plants
bear all through the year as they do on the sandy plains near
Ambato, Ecuador. I suspect the difference in climate conditions
is the cause of this ; on the Equator there are no well-defined sea-
sons and the plants remain active throughout the year ; while here
in Chile the seasons are fairly well defined and vegetative activity
ceases during a part of each year, as with us. The ripening sea-
son of F. cliiloensis in the highlands of southern Peru and central
Chile seems to extend, approximately, from the latter part of Octo-
ber to January."

54631. "(No. 654. Santa lues, Chile. October 6, 1921.) Fru-
tilln Uanca de Chile, or white Chilean strawberry. This strnw-
berry differs from S. P. I. No. r)4030 in the color of its fruits, which
are of a much lighter shade of red than those of the latter. It
does not seem to be nearly so well known nor so extensively grown
in Chile as the common red variety, but it is recommended by
Sr. Izquierdo as a large and handsome finiit, highly perfumed. It
will lie of intei-est to our strawberry breeders."

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IIVIPOPwTED.

54622 to 54643— Continued.

54632. Fragaria sp. Ilosaceac. Strawberry.

"(No. 65.0. Cascada del Salto, near Santiago de Chile. October 7.1921.)
This strawberry, of which the varietal name has been lost, is believed by
Sr. Izquierdo to have been introduced into Chile from Europe. It may,
therefore, be one of the sorts already known in the United States. It
succeeds in Chile much better than most other European strawberries,
however, and for this reason it seems worthy of introduction into the
United States for trial in regions with dry, rather hot climates. The
fruits are of good size and excellent quality."

54633. Laubelia SEMPERViBENS (Ruiz and Pay.) Tulasne. Monimiacese.
(L. aromatica .Tuss.) Chilean laurel.

"(No. 675. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) Laurel de Chile. A
handsome tree of southern Chile with dark-green, aromatic foliage. The
wood, which is durable and never injured by boring insects, is much used
for flooring. For trial on the Pacific coast, where it may be of value as
an ornamental plant"

54634. LiTHRAEA CAUSTiCA (Mollua) Hook, and Arn. Anacardiacese._
(L. venenosa Miers.) Litre.

"(No. 674. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) A native Chilean tree
which resists drought and produces hard wood, employed in the manu-
facture of carts and wagons. Its leaves are ovate or obovate, thick, and
leathery in texture. The flowers, borne in axillary or terminal panicles,
are followed by small, white fruits. The sap is caustic and said to be
poisonous. For trial in the Southwestern States and on the Pacific coast.

54635 to 54638. Malus sylvestkis Mill. Malacese. Apple.

{Pyrus malus L.)

54635. "(No. 657. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Huidobro
apple. Also known as Araucana and Araiicana Huidobro.

" Huidobro is said to have originated on the hacienda of Sr.
Vicente G. Huidobro in Chile from an Italian seed. The tree is
described as very vigorous and productive, the fruit as medium to
large, yellow, of firm texture, sweet, aromatic, and juicy. Its
ripening season is late autumn (April to May), and the fruits can
be kept in good condition, without cold storage, until the following
October or sometimes November. Its shipping qualities are excel-
lent.

" Huidobro can not be strongly recommended as a dessert apple
and, indeed, it is not introduced as such ; it has another quality
which gives it interest and makes it valuable in Chile and perhaps
elsewhere. I refer to its immunity from the attacks of the woolly
aphis, perhaps the worst pest of Chilean orchards. Sr. Izquierdo
has found that plants of this variety grafted on seedling apple
roots will be attacked by the aphis only from the roots upward to
the union of stock and scion, not a single insect ever passing on to
the scion to carry on his nefarious activities. Becau.se of this
characteristic, it is possible that Huidobro may have value in the
United States as a stock plant on which to graft other and better
varieties of the apple.

" The trees of Huidobro introduced under the present number
are grafted on seedling apple roots."

54636. "(No. 6.j8. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Bella
Rosa apple. Described as a medium-sized fruit of firm texture
and sweet flavor, recommended for cultivation on a commercial
scale. It is immune from the attacks of woolly aphis and is intro-
duced for trial in the United States as a rootstock on which to
graft other applas."

54637. "(No. 659. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7. 1921.) Chestnut
apple. Described as a medium-sized fruit for fall and winter usa
Its chief interest lies in its immunity from the attacks of woolly
aphis, and it is introduced principally for trial as a rootstock."

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 3]

54622 to 54643— Continued.

54638. "(No. 660. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Rciua
Cristina apple. This variety is considered bv Sr. Izquierdo the
best aphis-resistant apple in Chile. It is said to be a fruit of
much better quality than Huidohro and wortliy of cultivation on
a large scale. I doubt if it will prove to be as good as many of
our North American apples, but it is worthy of a trial. It should
also be tested as a rootstock for other varieties."

54639. pKUMt's BOLDUS Molina. MonimiacegR. Boldo.

"(No. 668. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1021.) A small tree esteemed
in Chile for its ornamental and medicinal value. The dried leaves are
exported to Europe, vvliere they are employed in diseases of the liver.
An infu.sion of the llowers is also used medicinally. The fruits are
eaten, but are not of great value.

" The tree is direcious and very aromatic in all its parts. It has
opposite, rough, short-petioled, ovate leaves; flowers in small axillary
racemes ; and fruits the size of our northern haws."

54640. PopuLus sp. Salicacere. Poplar.

"(No. 669. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) Giant poplar of
Santa Ines. This tree, more vigorous in growth and ultimately larger
than the common poplar of Chile, originated at Santa Ines as a bud
sport or mutation. Sr. Izquierdo says of it : ' It grows very rapidly when
planted on good soil. Its wood is equal to that of the common poplar,
but has few knots because of the rapidity of growth.* Of interest for our
Southwestern States."

54641. PopuLus sp. SalicacesTS, Poplar.

"(No. 671. Santa Ines, Chile. October 6, 1921.) Alamo de Jioja per-
sistente. Evergreen poplar. The commonest tree in southern Chile is
the alamo, or poplar. It is used in place of fences to mark the bound-
aries of many farms and is planted along numerous roads and avenues.
It is commonly a deciduous species, but occasionally trees hold their
leaves longer than others and a few are nearly evergreen in character.
Sr. Izquierdo has selected one of the latter and has propagated it by
cuttings. It seems worthy of trial in our Southwestern States and on
the Pacific coast, where it may be of value as a quick-growing ornamental.
Its lumber is much used in Chile for rough purposes."

54642. PraiNus avium L. Araygdalacere. Sweet cherry.

"(No. 661. Santa Ines, Chile. October 7, 1921.) Precoz del Salto
cherry (Salto early). This is recommended by Sr. Izquierdo as the
best early cherry grown in Chile. It is probably of European origin, but
its early hLstory is not known ; Sr. Izquierdo found the variety growing
at Cascada del Salto when he bought the property a few years ago. Its
fruits, which are said to ripen two to three weeks earlier than other
cherries cultivated in the same region, are described as medium sized,
sweet, and of good quality. The variety is worthy of trial on the Pacific
coast."

54643. TiPUANA TH'U (Benth.) Lillo. Fabacese. Tipu.
{T. speciosa Benth.)

"(No. 670. Santa Ines, Chile, October 6, 1921.) Tiim. Sr. Iz
quierdo describes this plant as follows: 'A handsome ornamental tree
from the Argentine Republic. It has compact, delicate foliage and is
excellent for parks and for planting along streets and avenues. In its
native country it is said to grow nearly as rapidly as Eucahiplux r/lohu-
lus. In the Botanic Gardens at Buenos Aires it has reached a height of
4^ meters (15 feet) in 31^ months. Plants imported from Argentina
have .shown much vigor at Santa Ines and have grown even during the
winter months. Its wood is useful for furniture and rough purposefi.
Its horizontal branches make it an excellent shade tree.' For trial on
the Pacific coast and in our Southwestern States."

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54644 to 54650.

From Santiago, Chile. Plants presented by Instituto Agricola Bunster,
Angol, Chile, through Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agi'iculture. Received November 4, 1921.
Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

54644 to 54646. Amygdat.us pkrsica L. Amygdalaceiie. Peach.

{Prnnus persica Stokes.)

" It seemed worth while to ol)tain for tri;:l in the United States a
small collection of Chilean leaches. These should be of e.special interest
in our Pacific coast and Southwestern States. v\-here the climiitic con-
ditions approximate those of Chile. Probal)ly we shall not obtain from
the latter country any peaches of l)etter quality than our finest sorts;
indeed, this sliould not be expected, but it seems entirely possible that
some of these varieties may prove interesting because of resistance to
disease, difference of ripening season, or some other important char-
acteristic. They are, so far as known, varieties whicii liave originated
in Chile as seedlings."

54644. "(No. 642. Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. September
29, 1921.) Maiini is described as a very productive variety, with
large, very sweet fruit having a small stone and ripening in Janu-
ary. The trees which are introduced mider this number are
budded on stocks of the MnrUinna plum grown from cuttings."

54645. "(No. 643. Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. September
29, 1921.) RUwquiVo dc Mayo peach. This variety is one of the
latest which is cultivated in Chile, its ripening season extending
into May. It is not a large fruit, but is considered valuable for

, canning. Tlie tree is said to lie very productive. Budded on stocks

of the Marianna plum."

54646. " (No. 644. Criadero ' El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. SeptembiT 29,
1921.) Monstntoso nmariUo de Yii'ia del Mar (large yellow from
Vina del Mar) peach. This variety produces fruits of large size,
as indicated by the name. The flesh is yellow and of excellent
quality. Freestone. The ripening season in ('bile is during Feb-
ruary. The plants introduced under this number are budded on
Marianna plum grown from cuttings."

54647 to 54649. Malus syl\-estris Mill. Malaceae. Apple.

{Pjinis ninlun I>.)

54647. "(No. CArx Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. September
29. 1921.) Huidohro apple."

For previous i)itroduction. .><ee S. P. 1. No. .')4('>.".r).

54648. "(No. 647. Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. Septs'mber
29, 1921.) Verjel apple. Tliis variety originated at the Criadero
' El Verjel,' of whicii the Instituto Agricola Bunster is the suc-
cessor. It is remai-ki'.ble because of its lateness in flowering, and
for tiiis reason is considered valua1>le. Early-flowering varieties
run the ri.sk in soutliern Chile of having the crop destroyed by late
frosts or of being injured by the excessive and cold rains which
occur.

" Verjel is described as a medium-sized, sweet apple. Me.ssrs.
Crouse and Reed, of the Instituto Agricola Bunster, tell me that
it is rather inferior in quality and not likely to meet with favor in
the United States. It is introduced mainly for trial as a stock
plant ; very possibly its tardiness in commencing vegetative activity
in the spring miglit be transmitted, in some measure at least, to
other varieties grafted upon it. The tree is said to be notably
productive here in southern Chile.

" The plants sent under this number are on seedling apple roots."

54649. "(No. 648. Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. September
29, 1921.) Pucliacay tempranera (Early Puchacay) apple. Albert
Reed, of the Instituto Agi-icola Bunster, tells me that this apple
ripens at the same season as Duchess of Oldenhura, and that it is.

Inventory 69, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate V.

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Fruits of the Capuchin Orange, Natural Size. iCitrus sinensis (L.)

OSBECK, S. p. I. No. 54651.)

When grown in the cUmate of central Chile, this variety slronrfy resembles in appearanee and
flavor the Washington navel orange of Cahfornia. Its fruits are sUghtly too sour for Cliileans,
who, in common with other South Americans, prefer sweet fruits to those which are subacid.
The Capuchin orange, which is believed to have originated in a monnstery at Santiago de
Chile, seems worthy of cultivation in other countries for its ornamental value, as well as for
the usefulness of its fruit. (Photographed bv Wilson Popenoe, Santiago de Chile, October 7,
1921; P1S894FS.)

Inventory 69, Seeds and Plants Imported.

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54644 to 54650— Continued.

for ii suninuT apple, of very fair quality. Salvador Iz(|ui(M-(l() con-
siders it to be synonymous with the European variety Cnlville
Rouge d'Ete. It is widely and favorably known in Chile and is
introduced into the United States with the idea that it may be a
variety of (^hilean origin, slightly distinct from the last-named sort
(with which, T take it. North American pomologists are already
familiar).

"Puchacai/ tempraucni is described as a large, handsome fruit,
with aromatic, sweetly acidulous flesh of excellent riuality. It
ripens in southern Chile in January and February.

" The plants sent under this number are on seedling apple
roots."

54650. Prunus avixim L. Amygdalaceae. Sweet cherry.

"(No. 64G. Criadero 'El Verjel,' Angol, Chile. September 29. 1921.)
Tardkt dc El Vrrjcl (Verjel late) cherry. This is a cherry which was
first disseminated by the Criadero 'El Verjel,' of which the Iii.sliUito
Agricola Bunster is the successor. It is either a seeding of one of the
European cherries or else a variety brought originally fnmi Europe and
given a new name in Chile. It is descrilxnl as a large, bright ro.se-
colored fruit ripening in .January (which is late for cherries in Chile).
The tree is i-ecommended as very productive.

" It is not probable that this variety will prove to be valuable in the
United States. Because of its lateness in ripening, however, and the
likelihood that it is of Chilean origin it is worthy of a trial, especially
in those regions of the United States whose climate is similar to that of
central and southern Chile.

" Plants grafted on seedling cherry roots."

54651. Citrus SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Rutacea?. Sweet orange.

From Santiago, Chile. Plants and cuttings presented by Sr. Salvador
Izquierdo, through Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received November 4.1921.

"(No. 656. Cascada del Salto, near Santiago, Chile. October 7, 1921.)
Capuchin orange. This appears to me to be a dwarf form of the common
sweet orange. Its origin is unknown ; Sr. Izquierdo tells me that it was grown
formerly in the monastery of the Capuchin monks, which fact accounts for its
common name of Cnimchin orange. In reeent years it has been propagated by
Sr. Izquierdo and disseminated on a small scale throughout the citrus-growing
regions of Chile.

" The tree is much smaller than that of the common sweet orange but is
not otherwise distinguishable from the latter so far as I have been able to
ascertain. The fruits, which are borne in great profusion, are from 1* to 2
inches in diameter, round, deep orange, with a rather thin skin and orange-
colored flesh containing an abundance of juice. The flavor is much like that
of the Washington Navel orange, and the seeds are very few. The ripening
season in Chile coincides with that of the Washington Navel. The fruits are
somewhat acid for Chileans, who commonly prefer a very sweet orange, but
they will, I believe, be found very acceptable to the North American palate.
Because of its dwarf character and its decorative value when in fruit, I believe
the variety worthy of cultivation in dooi-yards and perhaps as a house plant.*'
{Popenoe.)

For illustrations of the Capuchin orange, see Plates IV and V.

54652. ViTis viNiFERA L. Vitacese. Grape.

From Chile. Cuttings presented by Prof. John W. Gilmore, through Wilson
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agri-
culture. ReceiA'ed November 4, 1921.

"(No. 677.) These cuttings were obtained by Professor Gilmore in the Elqui
Valley, some distance north of Santiago. This is the grape which furnishes the
Huasco raisin, well known throughout Chile. I have examined some of these
raisins and find them lighter in color than the muscatel raisins of California,

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

with very few and small seeds, and with a mild, very pleasant flavor, some-
what less rich than tluit of the California product. The method of drying which
is practiced in the Elqui Valley is a curious one. The grapes are taken from
the vine to a small house or shed, in which they are suspended from the rafters ;
the sun never touches them dui-ing the drying process." (Popenoe.)

54653. LucuMA obovata H. B. K. Sapotacese. Lucma.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
November 7, 1921.

"(No. 652a. Santiago, Chile. October 3, 1921.) Seeds from fruits purchased
in the market. This is a little-known fruit cultivated in various parts of
Ecuador, Peru, and as far south as Santiago, Chile. It is not highly esteemed
In Ecuador, but is popular in central Chile, where the fruits seem to be of
better quality than in the former country. The tree reaches 40 feet in height,
and when well grown it has a round, dense crown of very attractive appearance.
The leaves, which are clustered toward the ends of the branchlets, are obovate,
oval or elliptic in outline, subacute at the base, and rounded at the apex,
commonly 5 to 10 inches long, deep green, with the margins entire. The small
flowers are produced in great abundance along the branches ; they are three-
fourths of an inch long, the corolla tubular, deeply five toothed, and pale green
In color. The fruit is round to elliptic, sometimes with a sharp point at the
apex, and commonly 3 to 4 inches long. The surface is deep brownish green,
heavily marked or overspread with russet. The skin is very thin and easily
broken. The flesh is deep yellow, dry, mealy, and very sweet, resembling in
flavor that of the sapote and the ti-es, or egg fruit, of southern Florida. The
seeds are one or two in number, broadly oval, about If inches long, dark brown
and glossy, especially on the flattened and whitish ventral surface.

" The lucma, as this fruit is called in Chile, is probably too tender for cul-
tivation in California, but will perhaps succeed in southern Florida." (Popenoe.)

Fruits of the lucma are shown in Plate VI.
54654 to 54658.

From Tourane, Anam, French Indo China. Seeds presented by F. A.
McClure. instructor. Canton Christian College. Received November 10,
1921. Quoted notes by Mr. McClure.

54654. Artocarpxjs Integra (Thunb.) L. Moracese. Jack fruit.
(.4. integri folia L. )

" Seeds of the jack fruit secured on the market at Hue, Anam, Septem-
ber 30, 1921. Chinese name : Poh loh mat."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51012.

54655. Dkacontomei-on sinense Stapf. Anacardiaceae.

"Chine.se name: Yan niin or ngan iiini. The seeds were secured on
September 24, 1921, from L. Laforge, who is in charge of the public
gardens and trees of Hanoi, Tonkin. The trees from which the fruits
were taken are from 8 to 10 meters (26 to 33 feet) in height and are
growing along some of the avenues and in the botanic gardens at
Hanoi. The soil is fertile delta silt loam, poorly drained. The trees
seem to be growing better than ours at the college, which are in tight
clay.

"The brownish yellow ovoid fruits are from 3.5 to 5 centimeters (1
to 2 inches) in diameter. The taste is pleasant, but slightly acid."

54656. Garcinia sp. Clusiacese.

" Seeds of a fruit secured from a tree growing in a thicket surrounding
a Chinese ancestral hall about 4 kilometers (2§ miles) southeast of
Hue, Anam. The Chinese name is shaan chuk; local name, maang
tuk.

"The tree from which the seeds were taken is about 10 meters (33
feet) in height and 25 centimeters (10 inches) in diameter, breast high.
The soil in which it is growing is rich, brown sandy loam, and rather
moist.

0CT0BP:R 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 35

54654 to 54658— Continued.

"The light-yellow fruit is from 3 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 inches)
in diameter, sliglitly oval, with a slight prominence at the stem end.
It has a pleasant odor and the flavor is delicate, simihir to that of
the mangoi>teen which we sometimes get on the Canton market."

54657. Garcinia sp. Clusiaceae.

" Tlie t-ee from whicli the fruit was secured is about S meters (26
feet) in height and 20 centimeters (8 inches) in diameter breast higii.
It is growing in the edge of a thicket on a mountain side near Hue,
about ;■)(! meters (104 feet) above sea level.

" Unfortunately, I could get only a few seeds. The fruit evidently is
closely related to S. P. I. No. 5465G. It is, however, more plump, and
flatter in shape, lighter yellow in color, and distinctly inferior in flavor
and quality. The fruit is fouud commonly for sale in the streets of
Hue. Local name : Tai Voi."

54658. Severinia buxifolia (Poir.) Ten. Rutacese.

" Seeds from sand waste near Tourane, Anam. Secured October 2,
1921. Chinese name: Tsau peng lak, known also as saayi kat and
kau kicat lak. There was a great deal of variation among the plants
observed, some being tall (3 to 4 feet) with long thorns and large leaves
and others being short (1 foot), with short, very sharp thorns and small
leaves. I collected seeds from the specimens which seemed to be most
promising as grafting stock for citrus, being larger and freer from
thorns than usual."

A handsome much-branched, spiny shrub which can withstand un-
usually large amounts of salt in the soil. It may be of use as a stock
for citrus fruits in regions having alkali in the soil or having salty
irrigation water. The boxlike leaves are shiny above and the small,
dark-red, berrylike fruits, half an inch in diameter, become nearly black
as they ripen. The plant is readily propagated from cuttings and is
suitable for hedges. Native to southern China, Annam, Formosa, and
Tonkin. (Adapted from Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences,
vol. 6, I). 651.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24433.

54659. QuERCus ilex L. Fagacese. Oak.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received November 23, 1921.

A large handsome evergreen tree, sometimes reaching a height of 70
to 90 feet, native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated in Europe
as an ornamental. The mature leaves are a dark glossy green and usually
narrowly oval. The tree prefers a warm light soil and is perfectly hardy
in the southern and western parts of England. (Adapted from Bean,
Trees and Shruhs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 311.)

54660 to 54662. Dioscorea spp. Dioscoreaceae.

From Orleans, France. Tubers presented by E. Versin, St. Jean le Blanc.
Received December 23, 1921. Quoted notes by R. A. Young.

54660. DioscoKEA batatas Decaisne. Chinese yam.

" Chappellier. A somewhat short-tubered variety of the Chinese yam
which in the unimproved state produces very long, slender tubers. The
flesh is very white and of good quality. This species is adapted for
growing in temperate regions."

54661. DioscoKE.\ japonica Thunb. Japanese yam.

"A white-fleshed, thin-skinned yam of good quality. The tubers are
long and slender; a specimen 13 inches long was 1^ inches in greatest
diameter and weighed 5 ounces."

54662. Dioscorea \ilix)8A Ij. Wild yam-root.

"A slender-tubered yam with moist, white flesh of rather inferior
quality. A specimen 16 inches long was 1^ inches in greatest diameter
and weighed 9 ounces."

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54663. Ananas sativus Scliiilt. f. Bromeliacese. Pineapple.

From Limon, Costa Rica. Slips presented by G. P. Chittenden, manager,
Costa Rica division. United Fruit Co., through Paul V. Siggers, path-
ologist for the United Fruit Co., Costa Rica. Received December 20,
1921.

" The Chocoana pineapple is commercially cultivated on the island of Taboga,
in the Gulf of Panama, whence the fruit is shipped to Panama, Colon, and
other cities of the Canal Zone. It is a medium-sized fruit, vreighing 2 to 3
pounds, slender and rather tapering in form, externally yellowish green. The
white, juicy flesh is sweet and of delicate flavor, making the fruit an excellent
one for dessert use, though probably not well adapted for canning." {Wilson
Popenoe.)

54664 to 54670.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received December 22, 1921.

54664 to 54669. Butia spp. Phoenicacefe. Palm.

Notes adapted from an article by Dr. Robertson Proschowsky on " The
Butias as Fruit Palms for Temperate Climates," Gardeners' Chronicle,
3d ser., vol. 70, p. 260.

54664. Butia capitata deliciosa Proschowsky.

The fruits are almost globular, of a beautiful orange color, and
have a rose-colored base. They are the size of large cherries and
somewhat smaller than those of Butia capitata pulposa. The flesh,
though of good thickness, is just a little less abundant than in B.
capitata pulposa, but by continued selection and hybridization there
is every reason to believe that still superior varieties can be raised,
of larger size and of different flavors, absolutely fiberless, with
abundant fle.sh and smaller seeds.

54665. Butia capitata lilaceiflora (Chab.) Beceari.
(Cocoa lilaceiflora Chab.)

Fruits of orange color, about the size of those of Butia capitata
deliciosa, but usually a little more flattened ; base of fruits some-
what rose colored ; taste acidulous, agreeable ; contains rather many
fibers, but these are fine, and many persons eat all the flesh, including
the fibers.

54666. Butia capitata ouorata (Barb.-Rodr. ) Beceari.
[Cocos odorata Barb.-Rodr. )

Fruits somewliat variable as to size, ranging from that of small to
ordinary cherries, but flattened, of light-orange color, the base very
slightly rose colored. Flesh fibrous, taste acidulous, like that of
Butia capitata lilaceiflora. The agreeable perfume found in all the
varieties of B. capitata is most pronounced in this variety, hence the
varietal name.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45078.

54667. Butia capitata pulposa (Barb.-Rodr.) Beceari.
(Cocos pulposa Barb.-Rodr.)

Fruits the largest of all, somewhat depressed (flattened), of light-
yellow color with rose-colored base. Rather abundant flesh of very
good taste, somewhat sweeter than that of Butia capitata deliciosa,
the taste resembling, perhaps, mostly a mixture of peach and apri-
cot ; containing fibers, but not to such an extent as to prevent some
persons eating the whole. The seeds are large, about twice the size
of those of B. capitata deliciosa.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51890.

54668. Butia capitata pygmaea Proschowsky.

The flesh is not very abundant; though very fibrous, the acidulous
taste is not much inferior to that of Butia capitata odorata. This
tiny palm has the merit of being especially adapted to pot culture.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921. 37

54664 to 54670— Continued.

The small seeds, inclosed in tbe hard endocarp, Imve kernels of very
good taste, like that of the well-known coconut (Cocoa nitcifrra).
If a way could be found of extracting these seeds without crushing
them, there could undoubtedly be found ample use for them.

.54669. Bi riA cai'itat.v schglohosa Beccari.

Fruit the size of ordinary cherries, of very light yellow color, red
at the base, almost globose, as the name indicates; flesh nearly
tiberless, of aciduIou.s, sweetish flavor, but having a slightly bitter
taste.

54670. Rai'iiiolkpis umbku.ata (Tbunh.) C. Schneid. Malacete.
(li. japonku Sieb. and Zuce. )

"Fresh seeds (berries) of a beautiful evergreen, very hardy hush
which will, I think, thrive in the southeastern parts of the United States,
at least as far as North Carolina." (Profichowfiky.)

54671 and 54672. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Kagoshima, Japan. Seeds presented by K. Tamari, Kagoshima
Imperial College of Agriculture and Forestry. Received December S,
1921.

54671. Scented rice from Hioki County.

54672. S<'ented rice from Kimotsuki County.

64673 and 54674. Musa spp. Miisacese. Banana.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Shoots presented by Willis T. Pope, horticul-
turist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received November 28, 1921.

54673. Musa fehi Bert.

" Tahitian, Fehi, or Barabora. The shoots of this variety are very long
and slim while young. A red, upright-fruiting variety in Hawaii."
(Pope.)

54674. Musa paradisiaca sapientum (L.) Kuntze.

" Honduranian Common, known as the Brazilian banana in Honolulu.'"
( Pope. )

A large commercial variety of good quality.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38923.

54675. DioscoREA cayenensis Lam. Dioscoreacea3.

Yellow Guinea yam.

From Port Antonio, Jamaica, British West Indies. Tubers presented by
E. R. Sasscer, United States Department of Agriculture. Received
December 14, 1921.

" Yam taken from the cargo of the American steamship Bella, from Port
Antonio, .Jamaica. The specimen was collecttd at Baltimore, Md." {Sasscer.)

"A yellow-fleshed yam which produces individual tubers up to 2 pounds or
more in weight. The flavor of this yam is less delicate than that of some, and
the flesh is quite firm, but the texture is good and the color attractive." (R. A.
Young. )

54676. SoLANUM BULLATUM Veil. Solanaceae

From Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by Benjamin H.
Hunnicutt, director, Instituto Evangelico, Escola Agricola de Lavras,
through C. C. Knight, vice director. Received December 29, 1921.

A South American plant of considerable interest for experimental use as a
forage plant because of its large percentage of protein.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51802.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Acacia pycnantha, 54439.
Actinidia chincnsis, 54460.
Aescuhts turbinata, 54524.
Agati yrandiflora, 544G8.

tomcntotia, 54516.
Amcrimnon latifoUum, 54554, 54555.
Amygdalus persica, 54441, 54622-54625,
54644-54646.

persica ncctarina, 54626.
Ananas satirus, 54663.
Andropogon rufus. See Oi/mbopogon

rufus.
Annona muricata, 54527.

purpurea, 54528.
Apple, Malus sj/^vestris:

Bella Rosa, 54636.

Chestnut, 54637.

Huidobro, 54635, 54647.

Puchacay tempranei'a, 54649.

Reina Christina, 54638.

Verjel, 54648.
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca:

Ajami, 54442.

Ashami, 54442.

Baalbek, 54444.

Baladi, 54443.
Aristolochia sp., 54536.
Artocarpus Integra, 54654.

integrifoUa. See A. integra.
Avena sativa, 54540, 54541.
Avocado, Persea americana, 54520.

Bamboo, Bambos tulda, 54449.
Devdrocalamus sp., 54457.
hrandisii, 54429.
sikkimensis, 54450.
Melocanna baccifera, 54430.
liambos tulda, 54449.
Banana. See Musa spp.
Bauhinia flammifera, 54472.

variegata, 54462.
Bean, soy, Soja max, 54561-54620.
I'.ellflower, Chilean, Lapageria rosea,

54459, 54621.
Bellota miersii, 54627.
Belloto, Bellota miersii, 54627.
Benincasa cerifera. See B. hispida.

hispida, 54426, 54428.
Boldo, Peumus boldus, 54639.
Butia capitata deliciosa, 54664
capitata Ulaceiflora, 54665.
odorata, 54666.
pulposa, 54667.
pygmaea, 54668.
subglobosa, 54669.

Calotropis procera, 54451.

Canarium ovation, 54434.

Canna flaccida X iridiflora, 54437.

Capsicxim annuum, 54531.

Carica sp., 54529. ,

Carob, Ceratonia siliqua, 54452, 54453.

Cariiophyllus malaccensis, 54489, 54530.

Cassia siamea, 54463.

Ceratonia siliqua, 54452, 54453.

Chaetochloa itaiica, .54438.

Chayota edulis, 54517-54519.

Chayote, Chayota edulis, 54517-54519:

Cherry, sweet, Prunus avium, 54642,

54650.
Chloris myriostachya, 54556.
Chorisia speciosa, 54551.
Citrus sinensis, 54651.
Clover, red, Trifolium pratense, 54456,

54467, 54488, 54492, 54493.
Cocos Ulaceiflora. See Butia capitata
Ulaceiflora.
odorata. See Butia capitata odo-
rata.
pulposa. See Butia capitata pul-
posa.
CoelococGus amicarum, 54515.
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen, 54454,

54455.
Cotton. See Gossypimn spp.
Crinodendron patagua, 54628.
Cryptocarya peumus. See C. rubra.

rubra, 54629.
Cucumis melo, 54445, 54473, 54510,

54511.
Cucurbita moscliata, 54427.
Currant, garden, Ribes vulgare, 54474.
Cymbopogon rufus, 54447, 54557.
Cyphomandra sp., 54552.

Dalbcrgia latifolia. See Amerimnon

la ti folium.
Datura Icichhardtii, 54525.
Dendrocalamus sp., 54457.

hrandisii, 54429.

sikkimensis, 54450.

Dioscorea batatas, 54660.

cayenensis, 54675.

japonica, 54499, 54661.

villosa, 54662.
Dracontomclon sinense, 54655.

Echinochloa crusgalli edulis, 54440,
54494-54496.

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40

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Eragrostis sp., 54558.
Erytlirina lariegata, 54464.
Eucalyptus ffunnii, 54469.

ohliqua, .54.506.
Eugenia malaccensis. See Caryophyl-
lus malaccensis.

Fragaria sp., 54632.

chiloensis, 54630, 54631.

Garcinia spp., 546.56, 54657.

spicata, 54470.
Glycine hispida. See 8oja max.
Gossypium spp., 54465, 54466, .54501.

barbadense, 54508.
Gourd, wax, Beni^casa liispida, 54426.
Granadilla, Passiflora edulis, 54.512.
Grape, Vitus vinifera, 54652.
Grass, Congo, Pennisctuvt purpurcum,
54513.
elephant, Pennlsetum purpureum,

54513.
Eragrostis sp., .54558.
finger, Chloris myriostachya, 54556.
Himalaya, Pennisetum orientale

triflorum, 54553.
jaragua, Cymbopogon rufus, 54447,

54557.
molasses, Melinis minutiflora,

54448.
Tricholaena sp., 54559.
Vetiveria nigritana, 54560.
Guava, Psidium guajava, 54491.

Holcus sorqhum. 54435. 54436, 54471,

54475-54487, 54537-54539.
Horse-chestnut, .Japanese, Aesculus

turbinate, 54524.

Jack fruit, Artocarpus Integra, 54654.

Kankri, Cucumis melo, 54510.
Kopsia arborea, 54549.

Lapagcria rosea, .544.59, 54621.
Laurel. Chilean, Laiirelia sempervirens,

54633.
Laurelia .sempervirens, 54633.

aromatica. See L. sempervirens.
Lecythis zabucajo, 54509.
Lettuce tree, Pisonia alba, 54500.
Lithraea caustica, 54634.

vencnosa. See L. caustica.
Litre, Lithraea caustica, 54634.
Lucma, Lucuma obovata. 54653.
Lucuma obovata, 54653.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 54505.

Mains sylvestris, 54635-54638, 54647-

54649.
Mamoncillo, Melicocca bijuga, 54521,

54523.
Mangifera indica, 54526.
Mango, P&re Louis, Mangifera indica,

54526.
Ma-yuen, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen,

54454, 54455.

Melicocca bijuga. .54521, .54523.
Melinis minutiflora, 54448.
Melocanna baccifera, .54430.

bambusoides. See M. baccifera.
Millet, CJiaetochloa italica, 544.38.

barnvard, Echinochloa crusgalli
edulis. 54440, 54494-54496.
Mombin, yellow, Spondias mombin,

54532, 54533.
Musa fehi, 54673.

paradisiaca sapientum. 54674.
Muskmelon, Cucumis melo :

Zanzur, .54445.

Kankri. .54510.

Mammoth Yellow, 54.511.

Escrito, 54473.

Nectarine, Cardinal Mora, Amygdalus
persica nectarina. 54626.

Oak. See Qucrcus spp.
Oats, Avena sativa:

Echo, 54540.

Fortune, .54541.
Ohia. CuryopliyUus malaccensis, 54489,

.54530.
Olea europaea, 54547, 5454S.
Olive. Olea europaea, .54547, .54548.
Orange, sweet. Citrus sinen.<iis, 54651.

Capuchin, 546.51.
Oryza sativa. 54671, 54672.

Palm, apple-nut, Coelococcus aniicd-
rum, 54515.

Butia spp., 54664-.54669.
Paradise nut, Lecythis zabucajo, 54.509.
Passiflora edtilis, 54.512.
Patagua, Crinodendron patagua, 54028.
Peach, Amygdalus persica:

Alemendruco, .54625.

BhUHiuillo de Mayo, 54645.

Derrak. .54441.

Maipu. .54644.

Mniistrunso amarillo de Vina del
Mar, 54046.

Transparente de Conservas, 54624.

Unnamed, 54622. 54623.
Penniscetum orientale triflorum, 54553.

purpurcum. .54513.
Pepper, Capsicum annuum, 54531.
Persea americana, 54520.

gratissima. See P. americana.
Peumo, Crifptocarya rubra, 54629.
Peumus boldus. 54639.
Physalis alkekengi, 54504.

peruviana. 54514.
Pili nut, Canarium ovatum, 54434.
Pineapple, Ananas sativus, 54663.
Pisonia alba, .54.500.
Poha, Phiisalis peruviana, 54514.
Poplar. See Populus spp.
Populus spp., 54640, 54641.
Primus armeniaca. .54442-54444.

avium, 54642, 54650.

persica. See Amygdalus persica.
Psidium guajava, 54491.
Pyrus malus. See Malus sylvestris.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1921.

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Quercus ilex 54659.
lanuffinofsa, 54502.
lyubcscens. See Q. lanuginosa,
serrata, 54433.

Raspberry, Rubus spp. :

Llovd George, 54497.

Perfection, 54498.
Raphiolepis japonica. See R. urnbel-
lata.

mnbellata, 54670.
Ribes nigrum X rccUnatum, 54507.

vulgare, 54474.
Rice, Oryza sativa, 54671, 54672.
Rosa sp., 54522.

odornta, 54490.
Rose. See Rosa spp.
Rubus spp., 54497, 54498.
Rye, Storm, Sccale ccreale, 54542.

Saccharum officinarum, 54545, 54546.
Secale cereale, 54542.
Sechium ednle. See Chayota edulis.
Sesbania grandiflora. See Agati
grandiftora.

tomentosa. See Agati tomentosa.
Setaria italica. See Chaetochloa ital-

ica.
Severinia buxifolia, 54658.
Shisliani, Aineritnnon latifolium, 54554,

54555.
Soja max, 54561-54620.
Solanum buUatum, 54676.
Soncoya, Ajinona purpurea, 54528.
Sorghum, Holcus sorghum:

Abgara dura, 54475.

BlacL:, 54537.

Brown, 54539.

Dura Safra, 54476.

Faterita, 54477-54483.

Gahan (?) dura, 54484.

Gassabi dura, 54485.

Hamisi dura, 54486.

Klalcah, 54538.

No. 61, 54436.

(unnamed) 54471.

Wad el Fahl, 54487.

Saccaline, 54435.
Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sor-
ghum.

Soursop, Aunonn muricota, 54527.
Spondids sp., 54534.

movibin, 54532, 54533.
Squash, Cucurbit a moschata, 54427.
Sterculia sp., 54535.
Strawberry, Fragarin sp., 54632.

Cbilean, Fraaiiria chilocnsis,
54630, 546:^1.
St7-i/chnos sp., 54503.
Sugar cane, Sacchartim offlcinnruw :

2714 POJ, 54545.

2725 POJ, 54546.

Thespesia lampas, 54550.
TiboucMna sp., 54446.
Tipu, Tipuana tipu, 54643.
I'ipuana speciosa. See T. tipu.

tipu, 54643.
Tithonia diversifolia, 54458, 54461.
Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum.

54505.
Tricholaena sp., 54559.
Tricuspidaria depcndens. See Crino-

dendron patagua.
Trifolium pratense, 54456, 54407,

54488, 54492, 54493.
Triticum aestivum, 54543, 54544.
durum, 54431, 54432.
vulgare. See T. aestivum.

Vetiveria nigritana, 54560.
Vitis vinifera, 54652.

Wheat, Triticum spp :

common, Iduna, 54543.

Standard, 54544.
durum, Triminia, 54431.
Tripshiro, 54432.
Worcester berry, Ribes nigrum X rc-
cUnatum, 54507.

Yam, Chinese, Dioscorea batatas,
54660.
Guinea, yellow, D. cayenensis,

54675.
Japanese, D. japonica, 54199,
54661.
Yam-root, D. villosa, 54662.
Yang-tao, Actinidia chinensis, 54460.

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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

OF

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THB

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1

TO MARCH 31, 1922.

(No. 70; Nos. 54677 to 54968.')

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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY
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DUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1922 (NO. 70; NOS. rMTi TO r,49f)8).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

Although a small inventory, as inventories go, this seventieth one
has many new plants which are worthy of mention.

The ka-a he-e {/Stevla rehaudiana, No. 54677J of Paraguay seems
to merit serious consideration as a new source ot sweetening, particu-
larly for diabetics, since its glucosid has a sweetening power 150 to
200 times greater than that of sugar. The fact that it has never been
cultivated should not deter us from attempting its culture, and since
it grows somewhat like our ironweeds it might be harvested by ma-
chinery. Glucosids differ from sugars in that they are not foods.

The jaragua grass from Brazil {('i/7nhopogon rufus, No. 54679) is
a tall, leafy bunch-grass which can be grazed or cut for hay. It is
already being extensively tried in southern Florida.

The molasses grass {Melinis minutiflora, No, 54G80) of Brazil, one
of the best forage gi-asses of that country, appears to have a great
future on the sandy lands of Florida, At first, cattle there refused
to eat it, but it has been learned that they were turned out to pasture
on it after it had become old and coarse. When this grass is young,
cattle are very fond of it.

The chirimoriiion {Aimona sp., No, 54682) according to H. Pittier,
of Caracas, is by far the most delicious of the anonas, and it may
become another delicate fruit for southern Florida and our island
possessions,

Mesua ferrea (No. 54687), a large, handsome tropical tree with
blood-red young foliage, large white scented flowers, and seeds
which yield a perfumed oil, may easily add another glory to the
tropical vegetation of southern Florida,

Solanum pierreanum (No, 54695), the olombe of French Equato-
rial Africa, whose fire-red fruits the size of walnuts are eaten by the
Pahouins, or natives of Gabon colony, might possibly be crossed with
the tomato.

The chilacayote {Cucurhita -flcifolia^ No, 54700), a member of the
' cucumber family from Mexico, the fruits of which resemble small
I watermelons and are used for pie and for making conserves, may be

well worth growing in the vegetable gardens of the South,
^ Eugenia hlotzschiana (No. 54702), the pera do campo, is a pear-
"^ shaped fruit which was first featured by Dorsett and Popenoe in their
"-^introductions from Brazil because of its most unusual fragrance.

2 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

which attracted their attention hundreds of yards away when found
on the prairies of Brazil. It should be brought into cultivation be-
cause of its fragrant edible fruits.

Aleurites montana (No. 54703), the mu-oil tree of southern China,
from which a part of the wood oil of commerce is derived, is a more
tropical tree than the tung-oil tree (.1. fordii) and may prove more
productive in parts of Florida than the latter, which is being ex-
ploited there.

The Sumatra Casuarina (No. 54705) is a more attractive-looking
tree than the ordinary Australian one, and if it proves as hardy and
as rapid a grower it may take the place of this so-called Australian
pine in soutliern Florida as a street tree.

The pink shower {Cassia grandis, No. 54706), although an ex-
ceedingly handsome tree 50 feet or more in height, with abundant
clusters "of deep-pink flowers which open in early spring, seems
curiously enough never to have been naturalized in southern Florida.
Its advent there may cause a sensation among amateur horticul-
turists.

A superb collection of 17 varieties of F/unus muine (Nos. 54709
to 54725) has been sent us by Prof. T. Onda for propagation and
trial. It seems strange that so little has been done in America with
these remarkable Japanese dooryard trees, especially when one con-
siders their fragrance, their picturesque habit, and the exquisite
varieties still in existence which were produced by the gardeners
of the feudal days of Japan.

From Chiengmai, Siam, J. F. Rock, our agricultural explorer,
sends in a quantitv of seeds of another source of chaulmoogric
acid, TI ijdnocarpus\mthelminthica (No. 5472G), which may prove
more adaptable for cultivation than the true chaulmoogra tree,
Taraktoge nos Jxursii.

Rosa gentiliami (No. 54735) was first introduced by us several
years ago for the use of the late Dr. Walter Van Fleet, and it has
done remarkablv well on his place at Bell, Md. When Doctor Van
Fleet started for Florida last winter, he took with him a cutting
from his bush, thinking that it would be particularly adapted to
the South. After the doctor's death, Mrs. Van Fleet gave the slip
to Mr. Siminonds, who reports that it is growing well at the Miami
Garden.

Danthonia setacea (No. 54736) is one of the pasture grasses of las-
mania and New South Wales. The established value of these
danthonias as pasture grasses in Australia makes them worthy
of special trial in our own Southwest where, like so many of the
introduced grasses, they may prove superior to our native species
because of their resistance to drought.

The kangaroo grass of Australia {Themeda australts, No. 54737),
though coarse, is liked by cattle and sheep. It may seed better m
this country than in its native land and prove a valuable addition

to southern pastures. , ,^ .-,.-, ^n- at

Mr. Popenoe's description of the pejibaye {Gmhelma uMis, No.
54776) should appeal to horticulturists throughout the Tropics, for
it describes a valuable food plant which appears to have been
strangely overlooked by the inhabitants of the Tropics of South

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 3

America, Africa, and the Orient. It deserves, in Mr. Popenoe's
opinion, to rank with tlie date as a food-producing pahn.

A single bush of the griimichania of Brazil hiis proved hardy
in southern Florida, withstanding the freeze of 1917, and it has
bloomed profusely there. Its excellent cherrylike fruits and its
dark-green foliage and white flowers will probablv make it vei7
popular wherever it can be grown. It is interestiiig to get seeds
of it {Eugenia dombeyi^ No. 54777) and a favorable opinion regard-
ing it from Mr. Regnard, of Mauritius.

Davidsonia prurlcns (No. 54785), from Queensland, with acid,
plumlike purple fruits the size of a goose egg, used by the settlers
for jams and jellies, may prove to be a useful fruit tree in southern
Florida and California.

The walnuts {Juglam regia, Nos. 54788 to 54790) from the lower
Himalayas in the Northwest Provinces of India, according to
Howard Spence who sends them, have special vigor and hardiness
and on account of the ease with which they can be transplanted are
believed valuable as a stock.

Through Henry S. Wellcome we received from Kordofan seeds
of the \\^s\\^h {Acacia verek^ No. 54799), the acacia which furnishes
the finest quality of gum arabic.

A variety of sugar cane {Saccharum offlcinanim^ No. 54902)
which originated in the Shahjahanpur Sugar-Experiment Station
of British India and has shown a remarkable resistance to frost in
Queensland may prove of unusual value to sugar-cane growers in
Florida and Louisiana.

A wild apple {Mains doumeH^ No. 54903), sent by Mr, Mieville
from the mountains of French Indo China, which, according to
Chevalier, was probably cultivated there in ancient times and is
now preserved as one of the sacred trees around Laos pagodas,
can hardly fail to attract the attention of apple breeders and those
who are hunting for the best stock on which to grow our cultivated
varieties.

Three strains of the ma-yuen, or adlay {Goix lacrj/ma-joM ma-
yuen^ Nos. 54906 to 54908), a soft-shelled variety of Job's tears,
which, according to Wester, has decided advantage over upland
rice for tropical agriculture, being more drought resistant, a much
heavier yielder, and requiring not over half the cost of cultivation,
deserve an extensive trial throughout the Tropics. Demonstrations
have shown that the adlay can be used in most of the ways in which
we use corn.

E. W. Da^7 sends us from the dense humid forests of tropical
Africa Myrianthus arboreiis (No. 54910), which bears edible fruits
4 inches in diameter that are much appreciated by the natives. It
should be tried in those regions in the Tropics inhabited by people
with discriminating palates and might prove to be a valuable fruit.

A collection of early-ripening, stiff -stemmed varieties of oats and
barley (Nos. 54911 to 54917), sent by Haakon Foss, should prove
useful in the regions of the United States having high altitudes.

Dr. E. O. Fenzi has sent from the northern slope of the Cyrenaican
plateau of Tripoli seeds of the wild forms of Gupressus semper-
virens and Juniperus phoenicea (Nos. 54918 and 54919) which

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

may, he thinks, differ from the varieties of these species that have
been so long in cultivation.

A collection by Miss Ola Powell of the remarkable pimientos
{Capsicum annuum) of southeastern Spain, which are so mild that
they can be eaten like apples, is represented by Nos. 54959 to 54962.
They are grown, dried, ground, and used for their characteristic
pimiento flavor and not for their peppery character.

Mr. Rock has suggested Bamngtonia asiatica, which forms exten-
sive beach forests on the Pacific islands, for use as a beach tree for
the sandy keys of Florida ; and Doctor Lyon, of Honolulu, has sent
in a quantity of the large pyramid-shaped seeds for trial (No.
54963).

The interest in carob culture in southern California makes the in-
troduction by Sr. Liro Oritz of three varieties {Ceratonia siliqua,
Nos. 54964 to 54966) from Malaga of importance, as we do not yet
know which of the superior varieties from the Mediterranean region
is going to prove most productive in America.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the botanical nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels, and the de-
scriptive and botanical notes arranged by G. P. Van Eseltine, who
has had general supervision of the work.

David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,
Washington, D. C, January 18, 1923.

INVENTORY.

! 1

54677. Stevia kebaudiana Bertoni. Asteraceee.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S. Bullock, Agrl-
cultunil Commissioner, Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Receivetl Jan-
uary 12, 1922.

"Ka-6. lie-6 (sweet herb) is native to Paraguay, growing on the high ground
where the yerba mat6 flourishes. The plant is ordinarily about 20 inches in
height with leaves about an inch long. In its wild state the plant is very rare,
and no planting of the seeds has ever produced results. It is now believed
that the seed is fertile but takes several j'ears to germinate. Propagation Is
by cuttings. Analyses of the leaves made in Germany show the ' sugar ' to
be a glucosid in combination witli soda and an aromatic resin. It has a
sweetening power from 150 to 200 times greater than cane sugar and is solu-
ble in water. It does not ferment and is nontoxic. It is claimed that there
is nothing injurious in the leaves and that they can be used for sweetening
directly in the natural state, drying and grinding only being required. The
aromatic resin gives an additional slight pleasant taste. Since the ' sugar ' is
soluble, it can be extracted, and it can be used in the liquid form for preserves.
It is also claimed that ka-& he-6 is an ideal and safe sugar for diabetics.

"A German scientist now in Paraguay claims that the plant can be culti-
vated in fields in a manner similar to alfalfa and cuttings made each year.
If the truth of this is demonstrated the plant ka-6, he-6 should be a profitable
commercial sugar producer." {George 8. Brady.)

" George S. Brady, American trade commissioner here, tells me that after
being started, the plants can possibly be cut with machinery, as peppermint is
cut in Michigan.

" The seeds, I understand, are very small and difficult to grow. It is possible,
however, that by treating them as the natives in Paraguay do the mat6 seed,
allowing it to soak in water and wood ashes for 36 or 48 hours, they might
germinate." (Bullock.)

54678. EcHiNOCHLOA coLONuiM (L.) Link. Poacese. Grass.

From Khartum. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Seeds presented by R. E.
Massey, Government botanist. Department of Agriculture. Received
December 27, 1921. Numbered January, 1922.

Received as Brachiaria isachne and sent in response to a request for Difra
(Panicum breviradiatmn Hochst.).

54679 and 54680.

From lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by B. H. Hunnicutt.
Received January 14, 1922.

54679. Cymbopogon rufus (Nees) Rendle. Poacese. Jaragua grass.

(Andropogon rufus Kunth.)

A perennial grass native to Brazil and cultivated there and at various
other places in the American Tropics. This leafy bunch-grass, the tus-
socks of which become a foot or so in diameter and the numerous leafy
culms 6 to 10 feet high, is primarily a hay grass and yields the best

» It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other
plants used In these inventories are those which the material bore when received by the
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and, further, that the printing of such
names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this country.
As the different varieties are studied, their identity fully established, their entrance into
the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them in American litera-
ture becomes necessary, the foreign varietal designations appearing in the.se inventories
will in many cases undoubtedly be changed by tlie specialists interested in the various
groups of plants and the forms of the names brought into harmony with recognized
American codes of nomenclature.

4025&— 23 2 6

6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54679 and 54680— Continued.

quality if cut when 3 feet high, so that from two to six cuttings may be
made in a j'ear. The hay is considered excellent for fattening and par-
ticularly desirable as horse feed. Previous introductions have been tested
in the South and in California with promising results, though the grass
is killed at temperatui-es of about 25° F. In Brazil the grass is also
grazed, but it must not be overgrazed, as under such treatment it is
killed. At the present time it is being extensively tested in Florida
and Texas." ((7. V, Piper.)

54680. Melinis iiiNUTrFLORA Beauv. Poacese. Molasses grass.

" John Morley, of Lake Alfred, Fla., informed me that the molasses
grass (Melinis minutiflora) was so successful on his place that he is
going to get a large quantity of seed for the planting of a very con-
siderable area of it. He said the trouble experienced by other people
who had tried to use this grass was, apparently, that they did not keep
it closely enough grazed or cut. When permitted to grow unmolested
it is likely to get rank." (David Fairchild.J

" I am immensely pleased to learn of the success that Mr. Morley
has had in pasturing this plant (M. minutiflora). While it grew ex-
tremely well at various places in Florida, everyone else has reported
that the cattle would not eat it. Apparently they must be educated
to it. At Mr. Burguieres's place, West Palm Beach, Fla., the grass be-
haves as a weed, being abundant everywhere along the fence rows."
(C. V. Piper.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50162.

54681. DiosPYROS kaki L. f. Diospyraceae. Kaki.

From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Seeds presented by C. O. Levine, acting
Director of Agriculture, Canton Christian College, through F. A. McClure.
Received January 24, 1922.

Kai sam tsz (chicken-heart persimmon).

A variety of kaki from southern China which may be capable of cultivation
in southern Florida.

54682. Annona sp. Annonacese.

From Caracas, Venezuela. Seeds presented by H. Pittier. Received Janu-
ary 27, 1922.

" Seeds of the so-called chi?-imoriiio7i. The fruit is small for its kind, about 12
centimeters (5 inches) long, ovoid-oblique, and almost pointed at the apex. At
the base the scales are very numerous, imbricate, and mostly small ; toward the
apex they are much larger and scattered in the shape of rounded protuberances.
It is by far the most delicious among the sweetsops, the fiberless flesh having
just the consistence of thickish cream and a delightful flavor suggestive of
strawberry ice cream without any of the ' gout de pommade ' of either Annona
reticulata or A. cherimola. The seeds seem to be very few in each fruit."
(Pittier.)

" Probably tropical in its requirements, and suited for cultivation in the
United States only in southern Florida." (Wilson Popenoe.)

54683 and 54684. Coffea spp. Riibiaceaj. Coffee.

From Tananarive, Madagascar. Seeds presented by the Nanisans Experi-
ment Station through James J. Carter, American consul. Received Janu-
ary 23, 1922.

" Species of coffee cultivated in the center of the island of Madagascar. Fur-
nished by the Nanisans Experiment Station upon the order of the inspector
general of the Agricultural and Forestry Service."

54683. COFFEA AEABICA L.

" CaH vondrona d grains allonges (long-grain, small-leaf, tufted
cofEee)."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 7

54683 and 54684— Continuod.

54684. COFFEA LIBERICA BuU.

" Caf4 lava-tanana d gros graiiifi (large-grain, large-leaf, and long-
branch coffee)."

54685. GossYPiuM Nanking Meyen. Malvaceae. Cottou.

From Unsan, Pingyang Province, Chosen. Seeds presentetl by A. Wel-
haveu, Oriental Consolidated Mining Co.. through Hansford S. Miller,
American consul general, Seoul. Received February 7, V.)22.

" This seed was grown in Pukchin Myon. Unsan, northern Pingyang
Province (40° 10' N., 125° 55' E.), and is supposed to be the best produced
locally." (Welhaven.)

54686. DioscoREA trifida L, f. Dioscoreacese. Yampi.

From Gatun, Canal Zone. Tuber presented by A. V. Mitchell, through the
Federal Horticultural Board. Received February 13. 1922.

"A pink-skinned, white-fleshed yampi of good quality. The tubers are long-
oval to club shaped and from 3 to 8 ounces each in weight." {R. A. Young.')

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42053.

54687. Mesua ferrea L. Cliisiacese.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. W. M. Docters vaa
Leeuwen, director, Botanic Garden. Received February 3, 1922.

A very handsome, pyramidal tree native to the hot moist regions of Ceylon,
India, and the Malay Peninsula, The young leaves which appear twice a year
are intense blood red at first, passing through delicate shades of pink into
dark green. The large, white, delicately scented flowers are produced profusely
in April and May. The kernels yield as much as 70 per cent of very rich,
clear, red-brown, somewhat perfumed oil which might be used for confectionery.
The oil is used medicinally as a lotion. The dark-red wood is extremely hard
and heavy and when well seasoned is used for beams, masts, tool handles, in
bridge construction, etc. Railway ties made of this wood were not attacked
by white ants and were quite sound after four years of use. (Adapted from
Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Planting, p. 260, and Pearson,
Commercial G^iide to the Forest Economic Products of India, p. 68.)

54688. GossTPiuM barbadense L. Malvacese. Cotton,

From Cairo, Egypt. Seeds presented by James A. Prescott, Sultanic Agri-
cultural Society. Received January 19, 1922.

Pilion.

Introduced for department specialists engaged in cotton breeding.

54689. Opuntia Ficus-iNDicA (L.) Mill. Cactacete. Indian fig.

From Valetta, Malta. Cuttings presented by Societa Economica Agraria,
through Cary Loop, American consul. Received February 3, 1922.

These cuttings were received in response to a request for propagating ma-
terial of a nearly spineless variety introduced from Malta in 1903 (under
S. P. I. No. 9352) and said to bear yellowish orange fruits the size of a goose
egg, of good flavor, and containing less than a dozen seeds.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I, No. 9352.

54690. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae. Mang'O.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Plants presented by J. M. Westgate, agronomist
in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received January 17, 1922.

" Victoria. The original tree, Victoria No. 9. is a seedling growing on the resi-
dence property of Thomas G. Thrum, 1508 Thurston Avenue, Honolulu. Dur-
ing the eighties a number of mango seeds were brought from the West Indies

S SEEDS AND PI.ANTS IMPORTED.

hy Joseph Marsden, a Goveriimeut official of Hawaii. Among tlie seedlings
developed from the introduced seeds was one known as No. 9. In 1897 a seed of
this No. 0 was given to Mr. and Mrs. George Ashlej% who then lived at 1508
Thurston Avenue. Mrs. Ashley germinated this seed, setting it in the front
yard in its present location on June 20, 1897, the date of the Diamond
Jubilee of Queen Victoria of England. For this reason the tree was called
* Victoria No. 9.' When it fruited it was discovered that the fruit was different
from any of the mangos growing in Hawaii, particularly in color. Its qualities
are superior to any of those mangos formerly brought to Hawaii by Mr.
Marsden.

" The tree has proved to be very prolific, often producing as many as three
distinct crops per year. The fruits are but little clustered, generally hanging
singly on individual stems. From the time the fruits set they are red, becoming
more brilliant on ripening. Like some other mangos, the Victoria No. 9 re-
produces its quality of fruit fairly accurately on seedling trees. There are a
number of seedlings in various parts of the islands which are reported
as being fairly true in fruit production to the parent tree. The variety may
be perpetuated without question by grafting.

" Description of the fruit : Size medium ; weight about 9 ounces ; shape
<.blong, slightly -shaped and necked somewhat at stem end; apex broadly
rounded with curve ending in a small blunt beak which sometimes contains a
small holelike depression; color when ripe brilliant vermilion shaded over
yellow ground color ; yellow ground color most evident at apex. Surface
marked with small yellow dots which become overcast where red is deepest.
Shoulder of fruit has delicate powdery bloom. Skin is of medium thickness,
tough so as to peel well. Odor a pleasing fragrance. Ripe flesh of deep
rich yellow color, good texture; juice sweet acid and of flavor of the Pirie
mango. Seed small, weight three-fourths of an ounce. Marketing qualities
ranking among best varieties in Hawaii." (Willis T. Pope.)

54691. Flacouktia fxphlf.bta Merr. Flacourtiacese.

From Manila, Philippine Island.s. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester, agi-i-
cultural adviser. Bureau of Agriculture, through Sr. Adn. Hernandez, Secre-
tary of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Received January 27, 1922.

" Lanagon. A small tree, native to these islands, bearing in profusion fruits
very siniilar in appearance and flavor to those of Flacourtia cataphracta.
They can probably also be used in the same way as those of the latter, i. e.,
for jelly making." (Wester.)

54692 to 54698.

From Nice, France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received January 31, 1922.

54692. BucKLANDi.\ POPXJLNEA R. Br. Hamamelidacese.

One of the most beautiful of the forest trees of the Sikkim Hima-
layas at altitudes of 4,0(X> to G,000 feet. The glossy green leathery leaves
are red veined and red petioled. The young leaves are more or less deep
blood red, unspotted beneath, but shot with green above. The remark-
able long red stipules resemble those of Liriodendron, (Adapted from
Cnrtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 6507.)

54693. BuPUEUEUM fkuticosum L. Apiacese.

"An evergreen, quite hardy shrub." (Proschoicsky.)

This ornamental European shrub is interesting because of its densely
leafy branches and continuous bloom. The persistent leathery leaves re-
semble those of some of the shrubby Hypericums in appearance and ar-
rangement. The ends of the branches are tipped with broad umbels of
yellow flowers that are in bloom more or less continuously from late
April to September. In southern Europe, Syria, and northern Africa
this plant is found growing wild in sterile soil on dry hills. (Adapted
from Bonnier, Flore CompUte de France, Suisse, et Belgique, vol. 4,
p. 13.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 27189.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 9

54692 to 54698— Continued.

54694. PisTAciA LENTiscus L. Anacartliaceae.

" This shrub is common in southern Europe, forming most of tbe
Mediterranean ' maquis.' It produces a gum used by the Arabs as a per-
fume. It is always a shrub in the wild state, but I liave seen a garden
specimen which formed a very beautiful tree 7 to 8 meters (2o to 2G feet)
in height, with a large, dense, rounded crown of beautiful evergreen
foliage. The plant will grow in the worst soil and stands any amount
of drought." {Proschowsky.)

An edible oil, known as shinia oil (used as a substitute for olive
oil), is obtained from the berries. As prepared by the usual primitive
methods the oil does not retain its sweetness for longer than three
months after its extraction. The yield is said to be very satisfactory,
being about 18 per cent. (Adapted from Cyprus Agricultural Journal
vol. 13, pt. 1, p. 2S.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51698.

54695. SoLANUM piEKEEANUM Paill. and Bois. Solanaceie.

"A species with beautiful, large, fire-red, long-lasting fruits." {Pros-
chowsky.)

Olombe. The Pahouins, of Gabon Colony, French Equatorial Africa, eat
the brilliant-red fruits which are the size of a small walnut and are
borne singly or in pairs. The plant is a good ornamental for southern
climates. (Adapted from Bulletin de la 8oci6t6 d'Acclimatation de
France, vol. 37, p. Ji83, ai?d from Revue Horticole, vol. 62, p. S//5.)

54696. SoLTA'A HETEROPHYLLA Lindl. Pittosporacese.

"A beautiful blue-flowered climber." i Proschowsky.)

This handsome Australian climbing shrub somewhat resembles bitter-
sweet (Solanum dulcamara) in habit, but much surpasses that plant in
its larger and more beautiful lilac or purple bell-shaped blossoms in
few-flowered clusters, which cover the plant with a profusion of bloom
in June and Jul.v. The red calyxes and pedicels and the persistent dark-
green lanceolate leaves form a charming contrast with the flowers.
Propagation is by cuttings, layering, and seeds, the last being very nu-
merous in the long spindle-shaped pods. (Adapted from Revue d' Horti-
culture Beige et Etrangere, vol. 21, p. 253.)

54697. Thryallis beasiliensis L. Malpighiaceae.
(Galphimia hrasilicnsis Juss. )

An ornamental Brazilian shrub, 12 to 18 inches in height, with op-
posite leaves and terminal racemes of small yellow flowers. The plant
bears a superficial resemblance to some of the small Hypericums. The
species of Thryallis are cultivated to s->ome extent in Europe, but are-
little known in America.

54698. Zanthoxylum alatum planispinum (Sieb. and Zucc.) Reh<l.

and Wils. Rutacea';.

A Japanese shrub 7 to 13 feet high, much branched at the base, .some-
times with a short trunk. The dark-brown spreading branches, droop-
ing a little at the tips, bear stout, straight .spines in pairs and evergreen
pinnate leaves dark green above and paler beneath. Tiie small red
fleshy fruits are persistent and emit a very agreeable aromatic odor
when bruised. The shrub should be m<ire extensively planted as an
ornamental ; in addition it makes a very formidable hedge. Propagation
is by seeds or cuttings. (Adapted from Rcnic Horticole. vol. 85, p. 17. \

54699. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Rutacea?. Orange.

From Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. Bmlwood presented by W. I.. Katui^
Pittsburgh, Pa. Received February 7, 1922.

" Budwood of a very good orange from the Fernandez estate, La Liberte.
According to Mr. Kann, one tree bore 7(K) fruits. The trees are now 7 or 8
years old and have borne for four or five years. The fruit ripens in July and
August." {David Fairchild.)

10 SEEDS AKD PLANTS IMPORTED.

54700. CucTJRBiTA ncEFOLiA Bouche. Cucurbitacese. Chilacayote.

From San Jacinto, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Seeds presented by Sr. A.
Brambila, Department of Agriculture. Received February 14, 1922.

" The chilacayote, often called chiberre in Costa Rica, is cultivated in various
parts of Mexico and Central America, where it is also native. The stems
spread to a considerable distance (20 feet or more) from the main plant, the
leaves are roundish kidney shaped, and the flowers are pale yellow. The fruits
resemble in a general way small watermelons; the white flesh is edible only
after cooking and is used for conserves and pies." (P. G. Russell.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42970.

54701. EuBus MACROCARPus Benth. Eosacese. Colombian berry.

From Bogota. Colombia. Seeds presented by E. O. Wolcott Received
February 1.5, 1922.

For description and previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51706. Also see
article by Wilson Popenoe in the Journal of Heredity, vol. 11, pp. 194 to 202.

54702. Etjgenia klotzschiana Berg. Myrtaceae. Pera de campo.

From Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds presented by Benjamin H.
Hunnicutt, director, lustituto Evangelico, Escola Agricola de Lavras.
Received February 7, 1922.

For description and previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 37492 ; for further
description see Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe^ The Navel Orange of Bahia ;
with Notes on Some Little-Known Brazilian Fruits (U. S. Department of Agri-
culture Bulletin No. 445, p. 32.)

54703. Aleurites Montana (Lour.) Wilson. Euphorbiacese.

Mu-oil tree.

From Hongkong. China. Seeds presented by H. Green, superintendent.
Botanical and Forestry Department Received February 28, 1922.

" Tills is the ihu-ini-xliu (literally, wood-oil tree), of southern China. It is
less hardy than the tung-oil tree, Aleurites fordii, and 2-year-old specimens
growing at Tallahassee, Fla., were killed by cold in February, 1917. The oil
is practically identical with tung oil. The fruit and leaves are different in
appearance from those of A. fordii." {R. A. Young.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 50353.

54704. VoANDZEiA subterranea (L.) Thouars. Fabacese.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds pi-esented by Dr. }j. Trabut. Received Feb-
ruary 15, 1922.

Obtained originally from the colony of Senegal, French West Africa.

For description and previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49881.

54705. Casuarina sumatraxa Jungh. Casuarinaceae.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Seeds presented by I. Henry
Burkill, director. Botanic Gardens, through Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, chief,
Plant-Breeding Station, Buitenzorg. Received February 18, 1922.

" The most beautiful of the Casuarinas and one of the most decorative of
tropical trees. It has a thick pyramidal habit and is a beautiful shade of
green." (Cramer.)

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 37119.

54706. Cassia grandis L. f. Csesalpiniacese.

From Honolulu. Hawaii. SeeiLs presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge.
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Ha-
waiian Sugar-Planters' Association. Received February 15, 1922.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922, 11

The South American v^'n^lc sJioxcer, an exceedingly handsome tree 50 feet or
more in height, which is cultivated in many tropical countries for its beautiful
blooms. The abundant racemes of deep-pink flowers, an inch across, are pro-
duced in February and March, during which time the tree is deciduous, or
partly so. The pinnate leaves and young branches are covered with fine, soft,
copper-colored hair. (Adapted from Rock, The Ornamental Trees of Ilaicaii,

p. m.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52401.

54707 and 54708. Trifolium pkatense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Helsingfors, Finland. Seeds purchased by Leslie A. Davis, American
consul. Received February 21, 1922.

54707, Punga-apila, from Suomi. From Keskusosuusliike Hankkija, r, ].

54708. Sydfinslct, from Centralandelslaget Labor m. b. t.

54709 to 54725. Prunus mume Sieb. and Zitcc. Amygdalacese.

Japanese apricot.

From Okitsu, Shizuokaken, Jap^n. Budwood presented by Prof. T. Onda,
Bureau of Horticulture, Imperial Agricultural Experiment Station. Re-
ceived February 24, 1922. Quoted notes by Professor Onda.

The " mume," or Japanese apricot, is found throughout the Japanese Empire,
where it is both wild and cultivated. In height it ranges from 10 to 25 feet,
reaching its maximum development in the northern parts of its native country.
Before the leaves appear in the spring the tree is covered with a profusion of
attractive blossoms which are white in tlie wild forms, while in the cultivated
varieties the color varies from white to pink, with occasional tinges of green
or yellow. The most desirable varieties are those with double flowers and
dwarf habit ; the latter characteristic is of much importance among the Japa-
nese because of their well-known liking for dwarf trees.

In favorable seasons the " mume " blooms at the beginning of February, and
one may see the altars and homes decorated with flowering branches as a
symbol of approaching spring. Pilgrimages are made to certain trees which are
considered sacred because of associations with divine princes or national
heroes, and cuttings from these trees accordingly assume great value in all
parts of the land. The tree also plays an important role in Japanese literature.

The fruits ripen in June ; they are exceedingly sour and are eaten only in the
form of pickles. These are consumed in large quantities in Japan, being pre-
pared with the leaves of a mint, PeriUa arguta. wliich gives them a reddish
color and an aromatic taste. (Adapted from Revue Horticole, vol. 57, p. 56},
and note under S. P. I. Nos. 9211 to 9216.)

" The 15 ' mume ' trees at my home in Maryland are among the most ad-
mired plants which I have. Since this species is early flowering and perfectly
hardy, it should have a great future in this country. If we can propagate it
as we are now propagating the Japanese flowering cherries, I bolieve we can
make it quite as popular in America as the latter have become. The fact that
the ' mume ' blossoms earlier than the cherry, that the tree does not grow
quite so large, and that the flowers are fragrant, adapts it particularly for
planting in dooryards." {David Fairchild.)

54709. " Bcni Kaga. An early-flowering variety with medium-sized
white flowers followed by medium-sized fruits."

54710. " Beni Saslii. An early-flowering variety with small white flow-
ers and small red fruits."

54711. " Bungo. A late-flowering variety with large light-retl flowers
and large fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45878.

54712. " Hanalcumi. A niidseason variety with rather small light-red
flowers and medium-sized liglit-brown fruits."

For previoiis introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45S79.

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54709 to 54725— Continued.

54713. " Inkyo. An earl.v-flowering variety with medium-sized white
flowers and large fruits."

54714. "Joshn. A midseason variety, with small, light-red, double flow-
ers and large fruits."

54715. " Kichirobei. A midseason variety with medium-sized white
flowers followed by large fruits."

53716. " Ko tnume. A midseason variety with rather small white flow-
ers and very small fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45881.

54717. " Koshu. A rather late-flowering variety producing small white
flowers and very small fruits."

54718. " 2Iasiii. A late-flowering variety with rather small white flow-
ers; the fruits are large."

54719. " Rinshu. A double-flowered variety, with medium-sized, light-
red flowers produced late in the season. The fruits are large."

For previous introduction, see S.' P. I. No. 45876.

54720 and 54721. " Shidare."

54720. "A red-flowered form with drooping branches and rather
small light-red flowers produced late in the season."

54721. "A white-flowered midseason form with drooping branches,
rather small flowers, and small fruits."

54722. " Shira Kaga. A variety with medium-sized, clear-white flowei*s
produced rather late in the season. The fruits are large."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45SS0.

54723. " Tama mume. A midseason variety producing medium-sized
white flowers with green calyxes. The rather large fruits are clear
green."

54724. " Unnjit. An early-flowering double variety suitable as an orna-
mental pot plant. The very croolied branches bear medium-sized white
flowers."

54725. " Yoro. A rather late-flowering variety producing rather small
light-red flowers and medium-sized fruits."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45877.

54726. Hydnocarpus anthelminthica Pierre. Flacourtiacese.

Maikrabao.

From Chiengmai, Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
February 25, 1922.

"(December 29, 1921.) This is a large tree about 50 to 80 feet in height,
found along stream beds north of Chiengmai in northern Siam. and is appar-
ently a new variety. It differs from the southern Siamese form in the fruit,
which is chestnut brown and neither velvety nor strongly lenticellate. The
staniinate flowers are on long pedicels and have no rudimentary ovary, but the
pi.stillate flowers, which are on shorter pedicels and occur in the axils of young
(this year's) shoots, have five short ster;ie anthers. The fruits are from 11
to 12 inches in circumference and contain from 20 to 35 seeds. They ripen in
November, but fruits may be found on the trees all the year round." (Rock.)

Th!s tree yields an oil similar to that of Taraktogenos kurzii; the latter Is,
however, the source of the true chaulmoogra oil.

54727. Ampelocissus impertalis (Miqiiel) Planch. Vitacese.
(Vitts imperialis Miquel.)

From Buitenzorg, .lava. Seeds presented by Dr. W. M. Docters van
Leeuwen, director. Botanic Gardens. Received February 18. 1922.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31^ 1S22. 13

" The small spherical 2-see(lcd berries are sour, but pood for jelly : however,
the yield is so small that the plant has no cultural interest as a fru t.ng vine."
(G. C. Iltisniann.)

An ornaniental vine from tropical and subtrop'cal Asia, with thick heart-
shaped leaves resembling those of a begonia, and long-stalked clusters of deep-
violet flowere.

54728. TiuroLiuM riJATENSE L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Naples, Italy. Seeds purchased from the Agenzia Agraria, Nappi &
Masc a, of Naples, through Homer M. Byington, American consul. Re-
ceived February 20, 1S22.

Medium red-clover seed known as double cut or early clover, intnnluced for
growing in comparison with American-grown seed.

For previous introducfon, see S. P. I. No. 5470S. .

54729 to 54731. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.

From Valence, France. Seeds presented by Tezier Freres. Received Feb-
ruary 18, 1922. Quoted notes by Tezier Fr&res.

"Alfalfas from the princpal producing districts of France. These strains
are all more or less similar, but the d fference in cl'mate of the sections in
which they are grown has slightly altered their characters, and some are a
little more hardy than the others."

54729, "Alps. AVe consider the Aljjs strain, which is gi'own in the moun-
tains, especially noteworthy."

54730. "Poitou." 54731. "Provence."
54732 to 54734.

From Okitsu, Shizuokaken, Japan. Seeds presented by Prof. T. Onda.
Bureau of Horticulture, Imperial Agi-ieultural Experiment Station.
Received February 24, 1922.

Introduced for experiments by department specialists.

54732. Amaranthus caudatus L. Amaranthacese. Love-lies-bleeding.
Himogeito.

54733. Amaranthus gangeticxjs melancholicus (L.) Voss. Amarnn-

thacese. Joseph's-coat.

Hageito.

54734. KocHiA scopaklv (L.) Schrad. Chenopodiacese. Belvedere.
Hahakigusa.

54735. Rosa gentiltana Lev. and Van. Rosacese. Rose.

From Witcombe, Gloucester, England. Seeds presented by Lady Harriet
Thise'. ton-Dyer. Received March 1. 1922.

A vigorous bush rose from western China, which makes tangled hunches
12 to 15 feet high and 1-5 to 20 feet in diameter. The .5-foliolate loaves are
dark glossy green ; the pure-wh te single flowers, about an im-b in diameter
and delightfully fragrant, are borne in broad clusters and unless damaged by
storms will continue to bloom for nearly two months. The bush .should be
given an isolated position where it can be left to develop; it should not be
pruned. (Adapte<l from The Garden Magazine, vol. 23, p. 33!).)

Received as Rosa cerasocarpa, which is now referred to R. gentiliana.

For prevous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47359.

40259—23 3

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54736 and 54737.

From Hobart, Tasmania. Seeds collected by Victor O. Fletcher, Newnham,
near Launcestou. and presented by L. A. Evans, Acting Director of
Agriculture. Received March 9, 1922.

54736. Danthonia setacea R. Br. Poacese. Wallaby grass,
"A good native grass." (Bran*.)

A valuable perennial pasture gi-ass frequently less than a foot high,
common in many localities in Australia and New Zealand. The soft
narrovv- leaves are mostly short and eivct and either smi-oth or some-
what pubescent with spread ng hairs. In tlie spring the dense, narrow,
brai'.ehing panicles glisten with white-haired flowering glumes.

The species of Danthonia are probably the most important economic
grasses of New South Wales. In New Zealand they are recommended
only for the poorer soils of the South Island; but in the North Island
they are considered very valuable pasture grasses and are credited w th
carrying two sheep to the acre. In New South Wales the Danthonia
grasses are commonest on the table-lands and slopes, where they consti-
tute about 90 per cent of the dominant grasses in well-managed pasture,
sometimes, indeed, monopolizing the v.diole situation. In coastal dis-
tricts tl:ey are common in newly cleared areas, in .scrub lands, and very
often in well-worked fallowed fields. In the western districts they are
just a little less abundant than on the slopes and table-lands. The
Danthonia in-asses am therefore be termed the commonest and most
widely distributed grasses of New South Wales, and without them our
pastoral industry would suffer considerably.

The danthonias are tussocky in habit, but they stool considerably and
will stand a great amount of grazing. Some of the species are rather
hairy, particularly tho.se of the western plains, but evidently this is no
drawback as far as palatability is concerned. During the hot summer
months the grass dies off considerably, but can be revived in a wonderful
manner by rain.

The value of the Danthonia grasses in respect to palatability, both for
cattle and sheep, has been well proved by every stockman. The forms
that grow abundantly in the coastal districts {Dantlionia lonfjifolia and
D. racemosa types) fatten horses and dairy stock very quickly; while
on the table-lands and slopes and in the interior some of the best
sheep in New South Wales are raised on Danthonia grasses alone. Even
when other grasses are completely dried up. the danthonias will produce
a fair amount of greenness in the bottom growth, and it is due to such
feed that the Riverina can carry excellent sheep during a dry spring and
summer. (Adapted from Bentliam, Flora Australiensis, vol. 7, p. 595,
and Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales, vol. 31, p. 2^.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53115.

54737. Themeda austealis (R. Br.) Stapf. Poaceae. Kangaroo grass.

" Kangaroo grass is common in many places in Australia and grows
to a great height when left unmolested for a time. A peculiarity of this
grass, and one which seriously hinders its multiplication, is the fact that
it bears in its large ornamental tlower heads very few fertile seeds. If
the farmer would only recognize this and remove his stock during spring
and summer from the fields in which kangaroo grass has a hold, a valu-
able fodder grass would be conserved; otherwise, there is a serious
danger of its being eaten out. The proof of this assertion can be seen by
observing the rich growth of kangaroo grass within many railway in-
closures. while without not a blade is to be seen. One would infer from
its height (it sometimes grows tall enough to hide sheep) and conse-
quent coarseness that it would not be favored by stock, but they are ex-
tremely partial to it." (Journal of the Department of Agriculture of
Victoria, vol. 15, p. 713, under Anthisteria imberbis.)

54738. Aleurites fordii Hemsl. Eiiphorbiacese. Tung-oil tree.

From Pineville, La. Seeds presented by Albert R. Arey, superintendent.
Alexandria National Cemetery. Received February 27, 1922.

JANUARY 1 TO IMARCH 31, 1922. 15

Seeds of tlie tung-oil tree, grown at Pineville, La., and numbered for con-
venience in distribution.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50635.

54739. Tkifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Seeds presented by H. N. Knudsen, Sec-
retary, Danisli Royal Agricultural Society. Received March 6, 1922.

Tystoftc No. J,0 originated in a 2-year plat of Roscndal clover. Seed of this
variety was sown in 1900, and the clover was thus subjected to the hard winter
of 1901. In 1902 the strongest plants from this test were selected, one of which
was No. J/O. Later this strain was compared with others in several tests. In
three of our tests, all the clovers made vigorous growth during the first year,
and in this respect No. J/O averaged well above the others. In all four tests
No. J/O gave the largest crop, fully 20 per cent better than that of the next
best. These results agree well with the results of earlier tests at I^yngliy and
Tystofte in which this strain decidedly surpassed all others. (Adapted from
Beretning fra Statens Forsogsvirlcsomhcd i Plantekultur, No. 95, p. JfOl.)

54740. Rosa gentiliana Lev. and Van. Rosacese. Rose.

From Witcombe, Gloucester, England. Cuttings presented by Lady Harriet
Thiseltou-Dyer. Received March 1, 1922.

Received as Rosa cerasocarpa, which is now referred to R. gentiliana.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54735.

54741. DiospYROS kaki L. f. Diospyraceae. Kaki.

From Summerville, S. C. Scion presented by John B. Gadsden. Received
March 2, 1922.

"The finest variety of persimmon I have ever seen. The fruit is conical,
deep orange, with a small smudge of black near the point, seedless, of excellent
flavor, and ripening about December 1. Our specimens weigh from 14 to 17
ounces." {Gadsden.)

54742 to 54747.

From Chefoo. Shantung, China. Seeds presented by A. Sugden. Received
February 27, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Sugden.

54742. HoRDEUM vulgake coeleste L. Poacese. Barley.

" Winter-sown barley used in the manufacture of straw braid. Grown
200 to 300 miles west of Chefoo."

54743 and 54744. Oryza sativa L. PoaceiB. Rice.

54743. " Winter-sown glutinous rice grown at ^^■enteng, GO miles
from Chefoo."

54744. " Winter-sown glutinous rice grown at Chefoo."

54745 to 54747. Tkiticum aestivum L. Poacefe. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)

54745. " Wheat grown 200 to 300 miles west of Chefoo, usihI in the
manufacture of straw braid."

54746. " Wheat from the far western part of the Province of
Shantung."

54747. "Winter-sown local wheat which makes good flour."

54748 to 54760.

From Harbin, Manchuria. Seeds purchased by B. W. Skvortzow. Re-
ceived February 28, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Skvortzow.

Introduced for experimental work by specialists of the Department of
Agriculture.

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54748 to 54760— Continued.

54748. Abutilon theopheasti Medic. Malvaceae.
(A. avicennae Gaertn.)

*' Manchiirian jute."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39361.

54749 and 54750. Echinochloa crusgalli edulis Hitclic. Poaceae.

Baniyard xnillet.

54749. A large-seeded varietj'.

54750. A small-seeded variety.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54440.
54751. Medic AGO falcata L. Fabacese.
" Found growing wild."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42018.
54752 to 54755. Panicum mieiaceum L. Poacere. Froso.

54756. Straw-colored variety.

54753. White variety.

54754. Light-brown variety.

54755. Dark-brown variety.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48724.

54756. Prunus saeicina Lindl. Aniygdalacete. Japanese plum.

" Cultivated by Chinese."

This is a strong-growing small tree, native to China but cultivated in
Japan, with showy wliite flowers and rather pointed fruits which are
usually yellow or light red. Because of its great hardiness, vigor, and
fruiting qualities, it is introduced for experimental work by specialists
of the Department of Agriculture.

For previous introduction, see S. P. L No. 41257.

54757. Prune's tomentosa Tliunb. Amygdalaceje. Bush cherry.

" Cultivated by Chinese."

"A very vigorous bush cherry which flowers much earlier than other
cherries and bears wlien very young. Selected seedlings 3 to 4 years old
have borne 15 to 20 quarts of fruits which make very fine jelly. In
regard to the hardiness of this species, it may be stated that trees have
successfully withstood seven winters in North Dakota. The tree is
somewhat susceptible to brown-rot on the twigs." {George M. Darrow.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4G534.

54758 and 54759. Vixis amurensis Rupr. Vitaceie. Amur grape.

Apparently two wild forms of the Amur grape.

54758. No. 1. 54759. No. 2.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36753.

54760. ViGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fal)acea>. Cowpea.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48793.

54761. ZizANiA I.ATTFOLTA (Grisob.) Stapf. Poacece. "Wild rice.

From Kew, Surrey, England. Roots presented by Sir David Prain,
director. Royal Botanic Garden. Received February 23, 1922.

Introduced for special experimental work in connection with Zizania aquatica.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44069.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 17

54762 to 54766. Panicum mii.iaceum L. Poacese. Proso.

From district of Iwate, Japan. Seeds presented by Prof. Takeo Kusano,
Kafoshima Imperial Collejie of Agriculture and Forestry, Kagoshima,
Japan. Received March S, 1922. Quoted notes by Professor Kusano.

54762. Mixture of four varieties of millet.

54763. " Hotcn-kuro-kihi. Black millet originally from Mukden, Man-
churia,"

54764. " Ki-kibi. Yellow millet."

54765. " Shiro-km. White millet."

54766. " /.airai-kuro-klhi. r>hick millet, much used for planting in this
district."

54767. Phoenix ouseleyaxa Griffith. Phoenicaceae. Palm.

From Calcutta, India. Seeds presented by Percy Lancaster, secretary,
Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India. Received March 7, 1922.

An armed palm with a sliort stem up to 12 feet in height and 9 inclies in
diameter, densely covered witli the stumps of leafstalks. The edible fruits are
orange colored until fully ripe, wlien they become black. The pinnate leaves are
4 to 8 feet long with pliable clustered leaflets more or less four ranked. Native
to the southern slopes of the Himalayas and to the East Indies. (Adapted from
Brandts, Indian Trees, p. O'/S.)

54768. EuGEissoNA triste Griffith. Phoenicacese. Palm.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by Dr. W. M. Docters van Lee-
uwen, director. Botanic Garden. Received IMarch 10, 1922.

A stemless, tufted palm common in the hill forests of Malakka. The numer-
ous spreading leaves, 15 to 20 feet long, are occasionally used for thatching and
for making mats ; the long petioles are armed with brown ascending spines.
The terminal panicle, 4 to G feet long, is furnished below with much-armed
sheaths, and even the long-pointed, often whiplike spathes are armed. Tlie
densely scaly, ovate fruits are generally rough with the recurved edges of the
dark-brown scales. Malayan name, bertam. (Adapted from Caleutta Journal
of Natural History, vol. 5, p. 10.)

54769. Uapaca kirkiana Muell. Arg. Euphorbiacese.

From Mount Silinda, Southern Rhodesia. Africa. Seeds presented by
Dr. W. L. Tliompson, Africa Inland Mission. Received January 4, 1922.

" Majariji, an indigenous fruit of great value to our natives here which
perliaps saves many lives in famine times. It is of delicious flavor and very
healthful, so far as I am aware. The great drawback to its use by Europeans
is that the seeds occupy so large a part of the bulk of the fruit. Still we
often enjoy eating them. The trees grow about 20 feet high, often on rocky
hillsides not well adapted to cultivation. The fruit of each tree has its own
peculiarities of shape and size, as well as in size of seeds as compared with
size of fruit, etc. If tliey could be improved to make tlie fruit larger and
seeds smaller, I think tliey would be quite attractive." {Thompson.)

54770 to 54775. Ribes vulgare Lam. GrossuLariacefe.

Garden currant.

From Barnham, England. Plants purchased from The Barnham Nurseries,
Ltd. Received January 5, 1922.

54770. Comet (red). Said to be a very fine new variety, of large size,
robust habit, and an immense cropper; not so acid as some of the
older sorts.

54771. Neiv Red Dutch. Said to be a most reliable sort, spreading
habit, very fine bearing; late.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41988.
4025&— 23 i

18 SEEDS AND PLAXTS liMPORTED.

54770 to 54775— Continued.

54772. Perfection (Laxton, new). Reported as a remarkably fine red
variety of exceptionally vigorous growth ; a very heavy cropper, with
long bunches of large berries.

54773. Eahy Castle (ilay's Victoria, or Cherry). Reported to be a
large-fruited strong grower.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42245.

54774. Red Duteh. Said to be the variety usually grown.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42240.

54775. Red Grape. Reported a very fine berrj- and heavy cropper.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42244.

54776. Guii.TELMA uTTLis Oerst. Phoenicacese. Pejibaye.

{Bnctris utilis Benth. and Hook.)

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds purchased through Sr. Oton Jimenez.
Received January 3, 1922.

" In Costa Rica the pejibaye has been cultivated by the Indians since remote
antiquity. In the lowlands of Colombia. Venezuela, and Ecuador it forms a
staple foodstuff of numerous aboriginal tribes. The Jibara Indians of Ecuador
hold the fruit in such esteem that the ripening season is celebrated annually
by a feast of several days' duration.

" This palm is pinnate leaved and reaches a maximum height of about 60
feet. Its straight, slender stem, commonly about 6 inches thick, is armed from
the ground upward with stifi:, very sharp black spines about 2 inches long.
The leaves, which are graceful in appearance, especially when the plant is
young, are commonly 8 to 12 feet in length and deep green.

" The species is monoecious, the staminate and pistillate flowers being pro-
duced upon the same raceme ; the latter occur scattered among the former, and
both are small, sessile, and yellow-white. The racemes, which are produced
from the trunk of the palm immediately below or among the lower leaves and
are protected by erect spathes. are stout and IS to 24 inches long.

" Tl'.e flowers usually appear during April, May, and June in the lowlands
of Costa Rica, somewhat later in the highlands. The first fruits mature in
September ; and from this month until March or April there are usually ripe
fruits on the plant, provided the racemes are not cut when the first fruits reach
maturity. The long time which the fruits will remain on the palm in good con-
dition is a noteworthy feature of the pejibaye.

" Racemes of mature fruits sometimes weigh 25 pounds or more, and five or
six such racemes are often produced by the palm in a single crop. The maxi-
mum production of one palm (or, more properly speaking, one stem, since four
or five stems are often allowed to grow from a common base) is about 150
pounds of fruit. It is seen, therefore, that the productiveness of the pejibaye is
similar to that of the date palm.

"The individual fruits are top-shaped, conical, or ovoid, and vary from 1 to
2 inches in length. There is a wide range of variation in color, some varieties
being clear light yellow, while others are deep orange or reddish orange, some-
times shading to brown. The flesh is dry and mealy, yet firm, and pale orange
to yellow. The single seed is conical, al30ut three-quarters of an inch long.

" The relatively small proportion of water contained in the fruit, the large
amount of carbohydrates (mainly starch), the considerable quantity of fat,
and the small size of the seed compared to the bulk of the ed ble portion com-
bine to place the pejibaj-e among the most noteworthy of the tropical fruits.
And it is not only a fruit of high food value, but it is delicious as well. We
believe that it is destined to become a food plant of great importance in many
tropical countries.

" Like the chestnut, which the boiled fruit strikingly resembles In texture
and flavor, the pejibaye is used as a stuffing for turkey and chicken. Dried,
it mght be reduced to a flour which would serve various culinary uses. But
tO one who has eaten the freshly boiled pejibaye there is no incentive for
seeking new ways of preparing the fruit for the table.

" The pejibaye is a plant adapted to tropical conditions, preferring a region
where the rainfall is not excessive (75 inches annually or less). It is more
adaptable than the breadfruit tree. The latter rarely succeeds in the Tropics

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 19

{i{ altitudes greater than 2,500 feet, while the pejihaye fniits successfully in
Costa Rica at all altitudes from sea level to 4,000 feet, though it is said not to
Iiear well in the cool climate of the latter altitudes.

" It is douhtful if the species will grow successfully in a cool subtropical
cl'mate. such as that of southern California. In extreme southern Florida,
liowever, there are probably regions wiiere it will succeed.

" In Cuba, Porto Rico, and the other West Indian slands it should find itself
entirely at home, and we recommend it for cultivation in these islands. In
many parts of Brazil it should also succeed, whle the Asiatic Tropics un-
doubtedly offer immense regions where it could be cultivated to great advan-
tage.

" When grown from seed the pejihaye comes into bearing at an age of 6 to
8 years, and its life is considered to be 50 to 75 years or perhaps more.

•' In commercial plantings pej bayes should be spaced 20 feet apart. Carlos
Werckl6 considers that the best system is to allow two or four suckers to
develop around the base of each palm, thus forming a clump of three to five
stems. Suckers invariably develop after the palm has attained a few years'
growth. Some of them may be removed to extend the plantation. The finest
varieties are seedless and must therefore be propagated by vegetative means."
(Wilson Popenoe and Oi6n Jimcnes.)

For a more thorough discussion of this palm, see the Journal of Heredity,
vol. 12, pp. 154 to 166, April, 1921.

For illustrations of this palm and its fruit, see Plates I and II,

54777. EuGEKiA DOMBEYT (Spreng.) Skeels. Myrtaceae.

(E. irasiliensis Lam.) Grumichama.

From Port Louis, Mauritius. Seeds presented by G. Regnard. Received
January 10, 1922.

"A very fine shrub, 10 to 15 feet high, with large glazed leaves and white
blossoms. Fruit similar to the cherry, red, becoming black when fully ripe,
with sweet, soft flesh." {Regnard.)

A shapely, attractive tree, the size of an orange tree, with elliptic, glossy, deep-
green leaves 2 to 3 inches long. The small white flowers are followed in a
month by mature fruits which are pendent, deep crimson, and the size of a
cherrj', with persistent green sepals. The skin is thin and delicate, and the
soft melting flesh, mildly subacid like that of the Bigarreau cherry, is usually
eaten fresh but may also be used to make jam or preserves. Seedlings bear
when 4 or 5 years old, and the tree withstands 26° F. without injury. (Adapted
from Popenoe, Manual of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, p. 303.)

54778. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacese. Red pepper.

From Orangedale, Fla. Seeds presented by J. C. Klein. Received January
19, 1922.

" Datil pepper, found in the neighborhood of St. Augustine, where it was
grown almost exclusively in the gardens of the Minorcans who told me it was
originally native to the island of Minorca and brougl t from there by the early
Minorcan colonists, in 1767, to New Smyrna, St. .lohns County.

" I have grown this pepper very successfully for several years. The plant is
of sturdy habit, attaining a height of from 4 to 6 feet under favorable condi-
tions. It is a most prolific bearer, next to the Tabasco in pungence, and an ex-
cellent variety for pepper sauce or for any purpose for which hot peppers are
desired.

" Plants can be easily kept from year to year in climates where frosts are
liable to occur by covering with bagg.ng or litter, or in the North in green-
bouses if only a few plants are desired. Some of my plants are nearly 5 years
old." (Klein.)

54779. Trifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Rome, Italy. Seeds purcha.«ed from Sr. Alberto Vivanti. through
Francis B. Keene, American consul. Received January 17, 1922.

Introduced for experimental use by the Oflice of Forage-Crop Investigations.

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54780 and 54781.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nursery
Co. Eeceived January 9, 1022.

Introduced for experimental use as a stock by specialists in the United
States Department of Agriculture.

54780. Prunus mume Sieb. and Zucc. Amygdala cere. Japanese apricot.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45523.

54781. Prunus serrulata Lindl. Amygdalacefe. Flowering cherry.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38206.

54782 and 54783.

From Pajahmundry, Nilgiri Hills, India. Seeds presented by William
Bembower, agricultural adviser, American Evangelical Lutheran Mis-
sion. Eeceived January 4, 1922.

54782. Olea sp. OleacefP. Wild olive.
Wild olive collected in the hills of southern India.

54783. PsiDiuM sp. Myrtacese.

" Seeds of a small Psidium which grows wild in the Nilgiri and Pulney
Hills of southern India. These were collected at Kotagiri, May, 1021,
from a shrub G feet high. The plant is abundant around Coonoor."
(Bemboicer.)

54784. Pahi'dta RHorROiDEA (Blanco) Prain. Csesalpiniacese,
(AfzeUa rhomboidea "Vidal.)

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by Arthur T. Fischer,
director of forestry, through Sr. Adn. Hernandez, secretary of Agricul-
ture and Natural Resources. Received January 6, 1922.

"A tree up to 120 centimeters (4 feet) in diameter, straight but not tall.
The wood is hard, heavy, seasons well, and is rarely attacked by termites. It
is a well-known Philippine cabinet wood." {Fischer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47210.

54785. Davidsonta prfrtexs F. Miiell. Cunoniacese.

From Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented by C. T. White, Government
botanist. Received January 9, 1922.

A small (30 to 40 foot) tree of graceful, erect habit with long, drooping pin-
nate leaves and pendulous clusters of reddish flowers. The oval fruit about
the size of a goose egg is covered with short stiff hairs. Rubbing with a rough
cloth quickly and easily removes these and exposes the smooth, plumlike, pur-
ple skin. The soft, fleshy pulp has a rich purple color and a sharply acid
flavor; it contains a few flat, irregularly shaped seeds, which are small for
the size of the fruit, a feature not frequently occurring in wild fruits. This
" plum," as it is called, is largely used by settlers in Queensland for making
jam and jelly. The hard, dark-brown, close-grained wood is tough and durable
and is used for tool handles and mallets. This tree is native to tropical
Queensland, and a smaller form is found in southern Queensland and adjoin-
ing parts of New South Wales. (Adapted from F. M. Bailey, Queensland
Agricultural Journal, vol. 1, p. Ipl, and from The Queensland Flora, p. 538.)

54786 and 54787. Ribes vulgare Lam. Grossiilariacese.

Garden currant.

From Hereford, England. Plants purchased from King's Acre Nurseries.
Received January 14, 1922.

Introduced for experimental work by Department of Agriculture specialists.

Inventory 70, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I.

The Pejibaye Palm, the Source of a Staple Food in Costa Rica.

(GUILIELMA UTILIS OERST., S. P. I. NO. 54776.)

The date palm, on whose fruit with the luldilion of a few ollur fuoil.-IulTs tliousaiids of Arabs
subsist for a large portion of tlie year, finds a tropical Aniirican counterpart in tlie pejiljaye,
which since pre-Columbian day.'- has yielded tlie iiriiKijial food of the Indians inhabiting southern
Costa Rica. Though its cultivation is now restrictid lo the rfgion between Lake Nicaragua and
Ecuador, it can undoubtedly be groxi n in many portions of (he tropical world. (Photographeel
by Wilson Popenoe, San Jo-'e, Costa Rica, June 17. I'JL'O; P171I3GFS.;

Inventory 70, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate II.

A Bunch of Seedless

PEJIBAYES. GUILIELMA UTILIS OERST.
No. 54776.)

S. P. I,

Though it has been likened to the date palm because of its abihty to produce large quantities
of nourishing food, the pejibaye differs from the date in that its chestnut-flavored fruits
contain starch instead of sugar! Don -losa Zeledon, of San Jose, Costa Rica, to whom the
Department of Agriculture is indebted for the gift of plants of the seedless pejibaye, a rare
and superior variety, is here shown holding a bunch that w eighs about 2.5 pounds. A mature
palm frequentlv bears five or six bimches in a single crop. (Photographed by Wilson
Popenoe, .^an Jose, Costa Kica, June 17, 1920; P17941FS.)

JANUARY 1 TO ]\rArvCH 31, 1922. 21

54786 and 54787— Continued.

54786. Raly Castle.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 5477.'^.

54787. Little Croft Beauty.

54788 to 54790. Juglans regia L. Juglandaceae. Walnut.

From lilskdale, Knutsford, Cheshire, England. Seeds presented by Howard
Spence. lieceived January 20, 1022.

"Walnuts from the lower Himalayas, Northwest Provinces, Indhi, which
appear to he simihir to those wliich grave very vigorous, unusually well-rooted
plants. If thoy are of the orij;inal typo thoy will he of especial vi^or, n)uch
more easily transplanted without injury than is the ordinary type, and there-
fore of value as a stock.

" In this country the growth of these walnuts is much more rapid than
either the ordinary JwjlanK regla or J. nif/ra: tliey appear to suffer much less
from leaf attack of various kinds, withstand frost much better than the
ordinary J. rcffia or Roijal or raradox, and have a dense mass of fibrous root-
lets with marked absence of excessive taproot. The thick shell safeguards
their viability. I have kept some a year uustratlfied, simply in a drawer,
and obtained germination." (Spence.)

54788. No. 1. 54790. No. 8.

54789. No. n.

54791 to 54795.

From Luxey, Landes, France. Seeds presented by L. Rouest, agronomist,
Experimental Farm. Received January 17, 1922. Quoted notes by M.
Rouest.

54791. DoLicHOs lablab L. Fabacese. Bonavist bean.

" A Dolichos with violet flowers and black seeds, which is interesting
for its resistance to drouglit ; it produces excellent ensilage. This plant,
of Egyptian origin, is of the second generation cultivated in France."

54792. Lathyrus sativus L. Fabacece. Bitter vetch.

" Tangier vetch, a legume resistant to drought, with a growing period
of about 80 days. The forage is much valued for sheep, and the seeds
are eaten by the Arabs of Tangier and northern Africa and by the
Sicilians."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45927.

54793. Rapiiakus sativus T^. Brassicacese. Radish.

" Daikon (Chinese forage crop) useful either for ensilage or as a root
crop. Here we sow the seed in July and August. The roots weigh
several kilos and can be kept well in winter. They make a good food
for milch cows."

54794 and 54795. So.ta max (L ) Piper. Fabacete. Soybean.

(Cliicinv hispida Maxim.)

54794. " Very early Japanese. A variety growing even farther
north than Paris, very productive, and maturing in 90 to 100 days."

54795. " Very early hi-oicn. A variety growing in Pas de Calais and
in eastern France."

54796 and 54797. Sorrus tokminalis (L.) Crantz. Malacese.

From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds and plants presented by Hon. Vicary
Gibbs. Received January 23, 1922.

This handsome European tree, 30 to 40 (rarely 70 or more) feet in height,
is apparently seldom found as a wild tree and is very rare in cultivation. It
is said to be very drought resistant; this introduction was made for the
purpose of testing its use as an apple and pear stock for dry regions.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49432.

54796. Seeds. 54797. Plants.

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54798. Bromelia pincuix L. Bromeliacece.

From Juau Mina. Canal Zono. Seed collected by Pr. David Fairchild.
Agricultural Explore!" in Cluirge of tlie Office of Foreign Seed and Plant
Introduction, Bureau of Plant Industry. Keceived January 19, 1922.

" Seeds from fruits collected on the Jungle Trail, on the Chagres River.
Juan Mina, Canal Zone. September 7. 1921. A wild species of Bromelia, 5
or more feet in heiglit. producing very showy heads of deep-orange llowers
the s ze of a globe artichoke. The individual fruits are easily detached from
the head, and when crushed between tlie teeth provide a small quantity of
pleasantly flavored juice." (Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. I*. I. No. 32382.

54799. Acacia vi:kf.k (tiuII. and Perr. Mimosacea?.

From Khartum. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Seeds presented by Maj. R. G.
Archibald. Wellcome Tropical Rosea rch Laboratories, through Henry S.
Wellcome. Rece.ved January 19. 1922.

"Hashab from Kordofan, which yields the finest qualities of gum arable."
(Archibald.)

For experimental growing in the southwestern United States.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38524.

54800. CoFFEA AMAEA Bntiining. Eiibiaceee. Coffee.

From Port Louis. Mauritius. Seeds presented by G. Regnard. Received
January 13, 1922.

The name Coffca amara has been assigned to the ilaiitsaka variety, a caf-
feine-free coffee from Madagascar, to show that it has characters which dis-
tinguish it from other caffeine-free species of CofTea. It has a pleasant aroma
but a b.tter taste which may be dispelletl by cultivation. The disk at the top
of the fruit resembles that of C. libirica more closely than it does that of
C. arabica. (Adapted from Bnnjning, Verslaacn fan Landbouwkundipe Onder-
zoekingcn dcr Rijkslandbouic Procfstatiotis, Netherlands, vol. IS, p. 115.)

Introduced for the use of specialists in the Department of Agriculture.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43073.

54801 to 54804. Eil'E'< vulgare Lam. Grossulariacete.

Garden currant.

From Woking. Surrey. England. Plants purchased from George Jackson &
Sou. Received January 21, 1922.

Introduced for exi)erimental work by specialists in the Department of Agri-
culture.

54801. Rabij Castle. 54S03. White Dutch.

54SC2. Victoria. 54804. White Grape.

54805. Camof.nsia maxima Welw. Fabace?r.

From Cienfuegos. Cuba. Seeds presented by Robert ^L Grey, Harvard
Experiment Station. Received January 13, 1922.

A delicately beautiful tropical-African leguminous vine with fragrant gold-
margined white flowers 8 inches long.

These seeds came from a plant sent Mr. Grey in 1908 under S. P. I. No. 7344.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 49280.

54806 to 54888. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabaceie. Soy bean.

(Glycine hispuia Slaxim.)

From Harbin, Manchuria. Seeds presented by B. W. Skvortzow. Re-
ceived February 2S, 1922.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922.

4>Q

Introduced for experimental

work by department

specialists

54806.

No.

90.

54848.

No.

156.

54807.

No.

91.

54849.

No.

157.

54808.

No.

95.

54850.

No.

1.59.

54809.

No.

96.

54851.

No.

IGO.

54810.

No.

98.

54852.

No.

164.

54811.

No.

99.

54853.

No.

1G5.

54812.

No.

101.

54854.

No.

1G8.

54813.

No.

102.

54855.

No.

1G9.

54814.

No.

100.

54856.

No.

172.

54815.

No.

ni.

54857.

No.

175.

54816.

No.

114.

54858.

No.

176.

54817.

No.

115.

54859.

No.

177.

54818.

No.

118.

54860.

No.

178.

54819.

No.

119.

54861.

No.

ISO.

54820.

No.

120.

548e2.

No.

181.

54821.

No.

122.

54863.

No.

183.

54822.

No.

123.

54864.

No.

185.

54823.

No.

12.5.

54865.

No.

186.

54824.

No.

124.

54866.

No.

187.

54825.

No.

126.

54867.

No.

190.

54826.

No.

127.

54868.

No.

191.

54827.

No.

128.

54869.

No.

192.

54828.

No.

129.

54870.

No.

193.

54829.

No.

130.

54871.

No.

194

54830.

No.

132.

54872.

No.

195

54831.

No.

133.

54873.

No.

100.

54832.

No.

134.

54874.

No.

198.

54833.

No.

135.

54875.

No.

199.

54834.

No.

13G.

54876.

No.

200.

54835.

No.

137.

,54877.

No.

21.3.

54836.

No.

141.

54878.

Pn'o.

214.

54837.

No.

142.

54879.

No.

21.5.

54838.

No.

143.

54880.

No.

210.

54839.

No.

144.

54881.

No.

217.

54840.

No.

145.

54882.

No.

219.

54841.

No.

146.

54883.

No.

220.

54842.

No.

148.

54884.

No.

224.

54843.

No.

150.

54885.

No.

225.

54844.

No.

151.

54886.

No.

2?7.

54845.

No.

153.

54887.

No.

298.

54846.

No.

154.

54888.

No.

421.

54847.

No.

155.

24 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

54889. Trifolium tratexse L. Fabacea;. Red clover.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Seeds purchased from C. Broekema. Re-
ceived March 2, 1922.

Rozendaal red clover.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49SS4.

Introduced for specialists of the Department of Agriculture.

54890 to 54895.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented hy Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge,
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experimental Station of the
Hawaiian Sugar-Planters' Association. Received March 2, 1922. Quoted
notes by Doctor Lyon.

54890. Elaeocarpls axgi'stifolius Blume. Elseocarpaceffi.
" Djanitri, from Euitenzorg, Java."

A tall, handsome tree with a lofty crown, from the pr'meval evergreen
forests of Java, where it is found from sea level to an altitude of approx-
imately 4,0CO feet. The narrow, partly evergreen leaves become brilliant
orange-red before they drop, and the clusters of greenish, silky fringed
flowers appear in December. In the late summer the tree bears beautiful
blue fruits the size of marbles ; the edible portions of these is thin but
pleasant flavored and is eaten by the natives. The knobby, grooved
stones are exported in large quantities for rosaries.

This tree is useful not only as an ornamental, but also in reforesting
denuded mountain sides. (Adapted from Koorders en Valeton, Mededee-
Ungen nit 's Lands Plantcntuin No. 11, p. 260.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51817.

54891. Ficus EHKEiioiDES F. Muell. Moracete.

" Seeds of a tree 60 to 70 feet tall with fruits borne in clusters on the
trunk and larger branches, collected in Queensland by C. E. Pemberton."

Magura. A medium-sized Australian tree, 40 to 60 feet in height, hav-
ing somewhat heart-shaped, globular, edible fruits an inch in diameter.
(Adapted from Bailey, Queensland Flora, pt. 5, p. 2//7S.)

54892. Ficus hispida L. f. Moracece.

"A hardy shrub, or small tree, collected in Queensland by C. E. Pem-
berton."

A moderate-sized, rapid-growing tree, native throughout India from
the Punjab to Malakka and Ceylon. The somewhat pear-shaped, paired
or clustered fruits are yellowish when ripe ; they sometimes hang on
elongated branches and often reach or even penetrate the soil. The fruit,
seeds, and bark are valuable medicinally, and the foliage is used for
fodder. (Adapted from Kirtikar, Indian Medicinal Plants, vol. 2, p.
1196.)

54893. Grewia stylocabpa Warb. Tiliaceje.

"Collected in the Philippine Islands by F. X. W lliaras."

Muling. This Philippine tree, usually small but sometimes more than
50 feet high, bears terminal or axillary clusters of yellowish, pear-shaped,
fleshy fruits of a subacid applelike flavor, said to be of excellent quality.
It is not cultivated. (Adapted fi'om Philippine Agricultural Review, vol.
9, No. 3, p. 238.)

54894. Sesban aegyptiacum Poir. Fabacea?.

A stout shrubby plant 6 to 10 feet in height, native to tropical Asia and
northern Australia. The yellow flowers, spotted with purple, are borne
in axillary clusters about 4 inches long. In Australia the leaves are much
relished by live stock, and the wood is used in making charcoal for gun-
powder. (Adapted from Rock, Leguminous Plants of Hawaii, p. 15Jf.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 25

54890 to 54895— Continued.

54895. SiDEKOxYLON MACKANTHUM Merr. Sapotaceae.

" Collected in the Philippine Islands by F. X. Williams."

A large Philippine tree with somewhat leathery, shining leaves up to 7
inches in length and small creamy white tlowers which are crowded in
clusters at the tips of the branches. The roundish fruits, slightly over
an inch in diameter, are two to three seeded. (Adapted from Merrill,
Netc or Noteworthy Philippine Plants No. 4, Manila Bureau of Oovern-
ment Lahoratories, No. 35, p,. 56.)

54896 to 54898. Erythrina spp. Fabacese.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge,
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Hawaiian
Sugar-Planters' Association. Received March 7, 1922.

" Seeds collected in Honolulu, February, 1922." (Lyon.)

54896. Erythkina variegata Stickm.
(E. indica Lam.)

For description, see S. P. I. No. 54898.

54897. Ekythrina monosperma Gaud.

Wiliicili. A tree 6 to 10 meters (20 to 33 feet) in height, with a spread-
ing crown of stiff, gnarled branches and terminal clusters of brick-red,
orange, or pale-yellow tlowers. The pods contain scarlet or dark-red
seeds. The wood is soft and very light and was used by the Hawaiians
for the float on the outrigger of their dugout canoes. The tree inhabits
dry regions on all the Hawaiian Islands, though cattle have nearly ex-
terminated it on Kauai, Molokai, and Oahu. (Adapted from Rock,
Leguminous Plants of Haicaii, p. 181.)

54898. Erythrina variegata Stickm.
[E. indica Lam.)

Indian coral tree, or tiger' s-claiv. A moderate-sized, quick-growing,
deciduous tree, native throughout India from the foot of the Himalayas
into Burma, but cultivated all over the Tropics. The clusters of large,
bright-red flowers appear before the leaves. The pods, 4 to 8 inches long,
contain several dark-carmine seeds. The flowers are dried for use as a
dye; the bark is usjd for tanning and dyeing and yields an excellent,
pale straw-colored fiber. The leaves are used as cattle fodder ; the bark
and leaves are also used medicinally. The open-grained, light wood is
durable and does not split or warp ; it is used for boxes, toys, trays, and
also for firewood. Much of the lacquered ware of India is made of the
wood of this tree. (Adapted from Rock, Ornamental Trees of Haicaii,
p. 119.)

54899. ZiNziBER sp. Zinziberacere. Ginger.

From Canton, China. Seeds presented by F. A. McClure, instructor, Canton
Christian College. Received February 20, 1922.

" Ye Kaung. A species of ginger with deep-yellow flowers borne on leafless
stalks and black seeds in a red receptacle. Found at the edge of a thicket at
Patkaleng." {McClure.)

54900 and 54901.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Tubers presented by T. 15. McClelland, horti-
culturist, Porto R'.co Agricultural Exi)eriment Station. Received March
16, 1922.
54900. DioscoREA at^\.ta L. Dioscoreaccae. Greater yam.

Purple Ceylon. This yam. so called because of the purp'e color of its
fle.sh, was imported in ITOS from Ccylcn for the cxpcriniont station.
and, on account of its pleasing flavor, has become a favorite variety.
Any part of the tuiier may be utilize<l for planting with the assurance
that it will y:el(l a profitable cro]!. At the expcM-inicnt station half-
pound seed pieces cut from tlic lowci- jiart of the root produced an
average of nearly .'> jtoiinds per ]>laiit. Tliis is a splendid weight for a

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

54900 and 54901— Continued.

root of the Purple Ceylon variety and compares favorably with that pro-
duced by equal-sized pieces of the basal, or upper, part of the root.

The vines of this variety are long, large, vigorous, and four sided.
The blade of the leaf is 6 by 4 or 5 inches, and it is dark green. A few
small air tubers 2 by 1^ inches develop on the vines of this variety.
The edible root is almost spherical or made up of two or three large
round lobes. It never forms long, deep-growing roots. The starch con-
tent in the fresh root is about 20 per cent. After being cooked this yam
has a smooth, even texture and retains its dark-purple color. Its flavor
is rich and pleasing and has been highly complimented by all who have
tested it. (Adapted from C. F. Kinman in Bulletin 27, Porto Rico
Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 16 and 17.)

For an illustration of tubers of the Purple Ceylon yam, see Plate III.

54001. DioscoREA CAYENENsis Lam. Dioscoreacere. Yellow Guinea yam.

Congo. In Mayaguez this is called Congo amarillo, but in the San
Juan market, where it is found in greater abundance than other kinds,
it is known as Yellow Guinea. It thrives much better in sandy soil
than most yams. The large rootq attain a length of a foot, are rather
cylindrical, and average a weight of 4 to 5 pounds in favorable seasons.
The interior of the starchy root is a rich light yellow and turns dark
brown when exposed to the air. It is smoother and more even grained
than the water yams and not less so than the roots of the White Guinea
or the Potato yams. It is rich yellow and of good texture when cooked.
The flavor is pleasant and compares favorably in richness with the best
yams. The vines of this variety are not angled ; they are small and
very strong and make a moderately vigorous growth. (Adapted from
C. F. Kinman in Bulletin 27, Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Sta-
tion, pp. 20 and 21.)

" In addition to the data on quality given by Mr. Kinman, it may be
noted that this yam has a slightly bitter taste; on this account special
methods of cooking may sometimes be required. It is said that the
bitterness is more noticeable in immature tubers than in fully mature
ones." (R. A. Young.)

For an illustration of tubers of the Congo yam, see Plate IV.

54902. Saccharum officinarum L. Poacese. Sugar cane.

From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Cuttings presented by H. T.
Easterby, general superintendent, Bureau of Sugar-Experiment Sta-
tions. Received March 7, 1922,

A few years ago a variety of sugar cane calletl Sh aJij alia n pur No. 10 was re-
ceived by the Queensland Bureau of Sugar-Experiment Stations from the Shah-
jahanpur Sugar-Experiment Station, India, being recommended as a cane which
would stand cold weather. This cane was planted out at the Bundaberg sta-
tion, where it was found to resist severe frosts remarkably well. Its sugar
content and cropping qualities being good, it was ultimately distributed to a
considerable extent in southern Queensland. A very fine block of this variety,
about 12 acres in extent, was grown at Spring Hill. This cane presented a
splendid vigorous growth when only 9 months old. It had never been affected
by frost. If this variety maintains its reputation, it should be extremely valu-
able to cane growers who live in regions where frost damage is common. The
last analysis of the cane, made at the Bundaberg station last year, gave the fol-
lowing results :

Brix 21. 7

Purity of juice 91. 0

Percentage of fiber in cane 13. 6_

Commercial cane sugar 15. 05

(Adapted from The Australian Sugar Journal, vol. 13, p. 336.)

54903. Malt'S dotoieri (Bois) Cheval. Malacese. Tonkin apple.
(Pyrus doumeri Bois.)

From Laos, French Indo China. Seeds presented by R. Mieville, director,
Station Agricole du Tranninh, Chieng Kuang. Received :\fai-ch 11, 1922.

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Tubers of the Congo Yam. Dioscorea cayenensis Lam.. S. P. I.

No. 54901.;

The Congo yam, shown above greatly reduced in size, has rich yellow flesh strikingly different
from all other yams commonly grown. While the flavor is not so delicate as that of many other
yams, the texture is good and the color attractive. The average weight of tubers, when grown
imder favorable conditions, is 4 to .5 pounds. (Photographed bv E. L. Crandall, AVashington,
D. C, March 20, 1922; P2753.5FS.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922, 27'

"An interesting wild apple, native to the liigli plateaus of Indo China, at alti-
tudes of 800 to 2,000 meters (2,620 to 6,562 feot), notably on Laugbian and the
lesser mountain ranges.

" It is a large tree which produces fruits similar in form, flavor, and color
to certain varieties of Normandy cider pears.

"Although the species grows in the open forest and is uncared for by the
present mountaineers, it must have been cultivated and improved at some
ancient time. There remain specimens cultivated as sacred trees around cer-
tain Laos pagodas; here the trees were cared for by priests." {A^ig. Chevalier.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53008.

54904. Paspalum notatum Fluegcje. Poacese. Grass.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by Sr. .7. Alfredo Quiros.
Received February 24, 1922.

A perennial grass, used for forage in tropical America, introduced for the
use of department specialists.

54905. Trifoliuivi pratense L. Fabaceae. Red clover.

From Warsaw, Poland. Seeds purchased through L. J. Keena, American
consul general. Received March 17, 1922.

" The only variety of red-clover seed which appears to be procurable in
Poland." {Keena.)

Introduced for comparative tests with American-grown clover.

54906 to 54908. Coix lacryma-jobi ma-ytjen (Rom.) Stapf.

Poacese. Ma-yuen.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by P. J. Wester,
agricultural adviser, Bureau of Agriculture. Received March 9. 1922.

" Adlay. When it is considered that adlay far surpasses rice in yield, that
its analysis is quite similar to that of wheat, that it can be eaten like rice
and also can be ground into flour and used in making biscuits and bread,
that the grits make an excellent breakfast food, and that it can be grown
from sea level to an altitude of more than 3,000 feet, it is fair to assume that
it is only a question of time when adlay will be widely cultivated in the
Tropics." ( Wester. )

" Adlay has many qualities over other grains that ought to appeal to the dry-
land rice farmers. First, this grain will stand a drought tyliat would kill
upland rice and still produce a good crop; second, adlay is a plant that
locusts do not seem to bother; I have seen upland rice destroyed by locusts
while the adlay planted around the field was not touched by them ; third,
adlay will produce nearly double the yield per hectare that can be expected
from upland rice; fourth, the care and cultivation of 1 hectare of adlay can
be carried on at less than one-half the cost of taking care of 1 hectare of
upland rice.

"The food value of adlay has been known to the Filipino farmers a long
time, and it has been used by them in various ways, roasted in cakes and as
a substitute for rice. It also is a first-class feed for poultry." (W. O.
McCarty, supervising agricultural agent, Santa Cruz, Laguna.)

For further description, see Philippine Agricultural Review, vol. 13, p. 217.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 544.54.

54906. Adlay No. 1. 54908. Adlay No. 3.

54907. Adlay No. 2.

54909. Triticum aestivum L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. vulgare Vill.)

From Nanking, China. Seeds presented by J. Lossing Buck, acting dean.
College of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Nanking. Received
March 11, 1922.

" One of our students from Shantung told us that because of floods in the
autumn a large amount of wheat was planted in the spring. This is the first
time I have heard of spring wheat in China. These seeds are from Tung Tsao,
Koo-yung District, Shantung." (Buck.)

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54910. Myrianthus arboreus Beauv. Moracese.

From Zomba, Nyasaland Protectorate. Seeds presented by E. W. Davy,
Assistant Director of Agriculture. Received March 13, 1922.

A medium-sized ornamental tree with spreading branches, common in the
dense humid forests of tropical Africa at an altitude of about 4,000 feet. The
palmate leaves, with five to seven leaflets, are up to 20 inches in length. The
male flowers, borne in axillary clusters with peduncles 2 to 7 inches long,
form a solid mass of yellow, later becoming brownish gold. The edible goldefl
yellow fruits are up to 4 inches in diameter, with an acidulous-sweet flavor,
and in the Southwest Africa Protectorate are much esteemed by the natives
who bring them to the coast markets. (Adapted from Hiern, Catalogue of
Welicitsch's African Plants, pt. ^, p. 995; Thiselton-Dyer, Flora of Tropical
Africa, vol. 6, pt. 2, p. 231; and Wildeman, Mission Emile Laurent, vol. 1,
p. 377.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44250.

54911 to 54917.

From Christiania, Norway. Seeds presented by Haakon Foss, director,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March 16, 1922, Quoted
notes by Mr. Foss.

" Early varieties of barley and oats that have proved valuable in the central
mountain districts of Norway. They should be of interest for regions of high
altitude and cold climate in the United States.

" The seeds sent were grown chiefly in 1921 at Vindingstad, the experiment
farm in the central mountain districts, lying at an elevation of 550 meters
(approximately 1,800 feet)."

54911. AvENA SATivA L. Poacere. Oats.

"Pcrle liavre (pearl oats). An early variety of oats with stiff stems,
selected by Doctor Christie, Hamar, Norway. The yield is very high,
the average for 1919 to 1921 being 3,300 kilograms of grain and 6,800
kilograms of straw per hectare, or approximately 92 bushels of grain
and 2.7 tons of straw per acre. The grain is small, but thin husked and
plump, and the plant may be grown at nearly the same altitude as
barley."

54912 to 54917. Hordel'm vut.gare pallidum Seringe. Poacese. Barley.

54912. " Opdal cyg. A local variety of barley originated near Opdal
in the central high-mountain region. It Is very early ripening and
of good yield under low temperature conditions and is used mostly
on the border of the grain-growing area."

54913. "Afiplund cj/g. A famous new barley variety of the hexasti-
clium type which was selected by a Swedish farmer at Asplfind.
It is not very early ripening nor very well adapted to low tempera-
ture conditions, but under medium conditions it is superior in
yield and stem stiffness to all varieties hitherto tested."

54914. " Bjoornehg cpg. A widely r-ultivated variety of barley,
originated in the eastern part of Norway. It is used mostly in the
lower mountain valleys."

54915. " Dovncs cyg. An old local variety of barley originated near
Dunnes in Nordland. It is very early ripening and of extremely
high yield under low temperature conditions, but of only medium
grain qualities."

54916. " Muf^kin njg. Seleotefl by Doctor Christie. An early-ripen-
ing variety with very stiff stems and of high yield. The average
for 1920 and 1921 was 3,640 kilograms of grain and 4,260 kilo-
grams of straw per hectare, or approximately 67.6 bushels of grain
and 1.7 tons of straw per acre. The quality of the grain is su-
perior."

54917. " Trysil cyg. A widely grown variety of barley, originated
in the eastern part of Norway. It is used mostly in the lower
mountain valleys."

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922, 29

54918 and 54919.

From Tripoli. Libia, Africa. Seeds presi-ntecl by Dr. E. O. Feii/.i. i deceived
Marcli 22, 1922. Quoted notes by Doctor Fenzi.

These are the wild forms of well-known evergreens and may difTcM- from the
Tarieties now cultivated. Both are native to Cyrenaica.

54918. Cltpressus sempervirexs L. Pinacere. Cypress.

" This is first found at about 650 feet elevation, but grows at Its best
above 1,300 feet, where trees 100 feet high and showing the same
branching habit as the old cedars of Lebanon are not rare. They are
confined to the northern slope of the Cyrenaican plateau, where pre-
cipitation is much greater than on the southern slope."

54919. .TuNiPERUS PHOENICEA L. Pinacefe. Juniper.

" The Juniperus is much more plentiful than the Cupressus, so much
so as to constitute about 60 per cent of the whole woody vegetation be-
tween sea level and 2.600 feet elevation. It may become over 30 feet in
height, but is generally smaller. The wood of both species is quite heavy
and practically indestructible."

54920 to 54922.

From Mount Silinda, Southern Rhodesia, Africa. Seeds presented by Dr.
W. L. Thompson. Received March 22, 1922. Quoted notes by Doctor
Thompson.

54920. Khaya nyasica Stapf. Meliacese. \African mahogany.

" The red mahoffany is one of our most valuable timber trees and is
widely distributed over Mozambique. It is fairly rapid in growth,
though not equal to some of the eucalypts in this respect. It is found
most often growing near streams, but also on high ground at a distance
from water. The timber is very durable and is not attacked by white
ants or borers."

A huge tree. 150 feet or more in height, with a very straight trunk
and an enormous crown of handsome glossy foliage which is not eaten
to any extent by locusts. The hard red timber has a beautiful grain
and is easily worked. The seeds are boiled and crushed by the natives,
who u.se the resulting oil in their hair to kill vermin. The tree is
native to Gazaland, Mozambique, where its native name is umbaba.
(Adapted from Journal of the Linnean Society, vol. .'fO (Botany), p. ^2.)

54921. Strychnos mellodora S. Moore. Loganiacere.

" The Strychnos is also prized by us for its timber, which is fine
grained and strong, and is used here for tool handles. It is not so large
a tree as the red mahogany, not usually more than a foot or 15 inches
in diameter. It is mucii more free from the attacks of insects than the
uknhla and not so completely immune as the red mahogany."

54922. Teichilia chikindensis Swynn. and Baker. Meliacese.

" The uknhla is a fine timber tree except for the fact that white ants
and borers attack the wood. I have some bookshelves made of this lum-
ber over 20 years ago which have not been touched by borers since,
though they have some borer holes in them, made previous to the lumber
being made up into shelves. This immunity is due to chance treatment,
lying out in the storms during our rainy season, not to controlled con-
ditions. We have tried soaking the lumber in a pond, but so far have
not learned to control conditions so as to be uniformly successful. The
seeds are partially covereil with a white pulp, inclosed by a bright-red
skin, having a nutty flavor, and although there is very little of it on
each seed the natives are very fond of it. An oil is also obtained from
the seeds. I once obtained some of it from a native; it was quite solid
like tallow, and I attempted to make candles of it, but when melted
it did not harden again at once on cooling."

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54920 to 54922— Continued.

One of the finest forest trees of Gazaland, Mozambique. It has a
spreading head of dark glossy leaves, light-gi'ay bark, and dull-white
flowers ; it makes an excellent shade tree, sometimes becoming 120 feet
in height. The timber is reddish brown and easily worked. (Adapted
from Journal of the Ldnnean Society, vol 40 (Botany), p. 39.)

54923 to 54927.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge,
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Hawaiian
Sugar-Planters' Association. Received March 20, 1922. Quoted notes
by Doctor Lyon.

These trees were introduced at the suggestion of J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture, for trial as ornamentals
for southern Florida.

54983. Cassia xodos.\ Buch.-Ham. Csesalpiniacea'.

" Seeds collected in Honolulu, February, 1922."

Pink and white shotcer. This magnificent flowering tree is one of the
most commonly cultivated ornamental plants in Honolulu, where it is
much used for street planting. It is a moderate-sized, deciduous tree
with long drooping branches and glossy leaves ; during May and June it
bears a profusion of beautiful, bright-pink, rose-scented flowers in
dense clusters on long stalks. It is native to India from the eastern
Himalayas to the Malay Archipelago, and also to the Philippines,
(Adapted from Rock, Ornamental Trees of Hawaii, p. 106.)

54924. Cassia siamea Lam. Ca^salpiniaceae. Kassod tree.

The kassod tree is of rather low stature, with twiggy branches and
bluish leaves up to a foot in length. In the late summer and early
autumn, when all of the other showy leguminous trees have ceased to
bloom, this tree bears axillary and terminal panicles of attractive
bright-yellow flowers. In Honolulu it has been planted more or less ex-
tensively in private grounds. The native home of the kassod tree is
southern India and Malaysia. (Adapted from Rock, Ornamental Trees
of Hawaii, p. 99.)

54925. Lepisanthes ekiolepis Radlk. Sapindacese.

" Seeds collected in the Philippines by F. X. Williams."

An East Indian tree with pinnate leaves composed of about four pairs
of oblong leaflets and small whitish flowers b^rue in dense panicles.
(Adapted from Actes du Gongria Intoruational de Botanistes, 1877, p. 106.)

54926. PoLYsciAS nodosa (Blume) Seem. Araliaceie.

" Seeds collected in the Philippines by F. X. Williams."

The malapapaya is a lofty tree found in nearly every Province of the
Philippine Islands. It sometimes reaches a height of 100 feet, with a
straight trunk and compound leaves over 3 feet in length. The yellowish
white, light, very soft wood is considered one of the best match woods
and also is valuable for very light construction purposes. (Adapted from
Whitford, Forests of the Philippines, pt. 2 p. 89.)

54927. Stekculia sp. Sterculiacese.

" Seeds collected in the Philippines by F. X. Williams."

54928. Agati grandifloka (L.) Desv. Fabacese.

(Sesbania grandiflora Poir.)

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge.
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Ha-
waiian Sugar-Planters' Association. Received March 2, 1922.

A small, rapid-growing, soft-wooded tree, 15 to 20 feet in height, with narrow,
pinnate leaves, large pendulous white flowers, and long, sickle-shaped pods.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 31

The fleshy petals are used in curries and soups in the Indian Archipelago,
where this tree is native. The leaves and young shoots are sometimes used
as fodder. In tliis country, the far South is the only region suited to this
ornamental tree.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54468.
54939 to 54958. Fragaria spp. Rosaceae. Strawberry.

From Bours" la Keine, France. Plants purchased from Millet & Fils. Re-
ceived March 28, 1922. Quoted notes from catalogue of Millet & Fils,
unless otherwise stated.

"American strawberry breeders are interested in securing from all parts of
the world wild species of Fragaria, as well as hybrids and horticultural vari-
eties. The present collection has been introduced at the recommendation of
George M. Darrow, of this department, with a view principally to furnishing
material for use in the strawberry-breeding work now being conducted by the
Department of Agriculture.

" In the development of European strawberries, at least four species have
taken part. Prior to 1714, when the large-fruited Fragaria chiloensis was
introduced into France from Chile, European horticulturists had to content
themselves with the small-fruited native strawberries, F. vesca (wood straw-
berry) and F, elatior or F. moschata (the hautbois), to which was added,
shortly after 1600, the American species, F. virginiana. These three were inter-
crossed and gave rise to numerous horticultural forms, which were in turn
crossed with the Chilean species. The specific ancestry of many of the culti-
vated forms is now somewhat obscure and they are here listed as Fragaria spp."
{Wilson Popenoe.)

The following evei'bearing varieties:

54929 to 54944. Fbagakia spp. Hybrid strawberry.

54929. Fragaria sp.

" Cyrano de Bergerac. Derived from St. Joseph."

54930. Fragaria sp.

" Jeanne d'Arc. Resembling St. Joseph, but more vigorous and
with larger fruits." (RoT)inson, Vegetable Garden, p. 702.)

54931. Fragaria sp.

" La Constante. This is a synonym of St. Joseph."

54932. Fragaria sp.

" La Perle. A variety of the highest merit with large pink fruits."

54933. Fragaria sp.

" La Productive. A cross between St. Joseph and Edicard Lefort ;
plants vigorous, tall ; fruits large, oblong, bright red, with very juicy
and very sweet pink flesh. It is an everbearing variety, flowering
very early in the spring." (Robinson, Vegetable Garden, p. 703.)

54934. Fragaria sp.

" Louis Rossignol. An improved form of St. Joseph."

54935. Fragaria sp.

" Odette. An everbearing variety with long fruits of very good
quality."

54936. Fragaria sp.

" St. Antoine de Padoue. A much more vigorous variety than St.
Joseph, the result of a cross between that variety and Royal Sover-
eign. The large, conical fruits with very sweet, juicy flesh are
borne until the end of July, then again in September and October."
(Robinson, Vegetable Garden, p. 703.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41978.

32 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

54929 to 54958— Continued.

54937. Fbagakia sp.

" St. Joseph. A bushy, rather dwarf, trailing plant which bears
abundantly through the whole summer up to the first frosts. The
medium-sized, heart-shaped fruits have rosy white, juicy, fragrant
flesh." {Robhison, Yegetahle Garden, p. 101.)

The following standard varieties :

54938. Fragakia sp.

" Dr. Hogg. Very much like the British Queen in habit, but with
larger, fine scarlet fruits with very solid pinkish .iuicy flesh having
a delicate fragrance." (Robinson, Vegetable Garden, p. 697.)

54939. Fbagakia sp.

" Docteur Morere. A very vigorous variety with very large, broad
fruits which are deep red when ripe, with pink, sugary flesh resem-
bling that of the Chilean strawberry in flavor." (Robinson, Vege-
table Garden, p. 683.)

54940. Feagabia sp.

" Espoir. A vigorous variety with very large dark-red fruits of
fine quality."

54941. Fbagabia sp.

" Hericart (Vtesse H. de Thiiry). A medium-sized fruit, of a
brilliant-red color and fine quality."

54942. Feagaeia sp.

"Louis Gauthier. A tall, robust plant bearing an abundance of
large round pinkish fruits having juicy, fragrant flesh of very good
quality." (Robinson, Vegetable Garden, p. 6S7.)

54943. Feagaeia sp.

''Madame MesH. A vigorous plant, a cross betvv,-een General
Chanzy and Docteur MorSre, which bears an abundance of very
large, oblong, tapering fruits of a beautiful vermilion red. The
flesh is pink and of a delicate flavor." (Robinson. Vegetable Gar-
den, p. 689.)

54944. Feagaeia sp.

" White Pineapple. White fruits with excellent, very abundant,
white flesh."

54945 and 54946. Fbagabia moschata Duchesne. Hautbois strawberry.

54945. " Belle Bordelaise. A thickset compact plant with rather
long, often conical, fruits which ripen about the middle of June."
(Robi7ison, Vegetable Garden, p. 677.)

54946. " Marguerite Lebreton. Very early ; bears an abundance of
long fruits; the best variety for forcing."

54947 to 54958. Fbagabia vesca L. "Wood strawberry.

54947. " Belle de Meaux. Dark-red fruits, somewhat elongated,
with red flesh of excellent quality."

54948. " Belle de Paris. An everbearing variety with mottled
leaves and very large, spherical (sometimes flattened) fruits.
One of the best."

54949. " Belle de Peraudiere. Blunt red fruits with fragrant flesh."

54950. " Belle du Mont-Cenis. Large, white, very good fruits."

54951. "Belle du Mont Dor e. A somewhat elongated fruit with
firm yellow flesh."

54952. "Bush ichite. An alpine bushy variety with white fruits."
(Robinson, Vegetable Garden, p. 675.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1922. 33

54929 to 54958— Continued.

54953. " (JaiUun de Scniif^. One of the more vigorous of the ever-
bearing varieties; for use on jtnor or woniout soils. Excellent
as a border."

54954. " Janus. A very fine alpine variety, very productive, with
large, conical fruits which are almost black when ripe. It comes
true from seed." (Robinson, Vegetable Garden, p. 675.)

54955. " Madame Beravd. A blunt variety with obtuse red fruits
of very good quality."

54956. " Marie de Voider. P^longatod fruits of excellent quality."

54957. " Millet. A rather early robust variety with bright-red
conical and flattened fruits with exquisite sugary flesh."

54958. "President Meuren. A variety with very fine, highly col-
ored, somewhat elongated fruits."

54959 to 54963. Capsicum annuum L. Solanacese. Red pepper.

From Granada, Spain. Seeds purchased by Miss Ola Powell from Sr.
Juan Leyva, Granada, Spain, through Gaston Smith, American consul.
Received March 30, 1922. Quoted notes by Miss Powell.

" These peppers were much larger than any pimientos I have seen growing
in the United States. The flesh was very thick and crisp and of delicious flavor.
I ate them as one would eat apples."

54959. " Cornicabra de Mttrcia. This is the one which is most exten-
sively grown in Murcia and used for making ground sweet pepper. I
ate many of them while in Spain. Although I was told it was too
early in the season to get this year's finished product, it seemed to me
that the flavor and color had been remarkably retained."

54960. " De cuatro cascas. The largest pimiento I found ; it is claimed
to be the earliest ripening pepper. There did not appear to be very
many fruits to each plant. If this variety can be made to ripen early
in the United States I am sure it will pi'ove a good one for use among
Home-Demonstration Club members."

54961. " Dulce de Espana. A thick-fleshed variety of delicious flavor;
the plants were no larger than those of De cuatro eascas, but they
seemed to bear more fruit. It is rather longer than the others and is
the sweet pepper used for canning in Spain."

54962. " Morrdn granad/lno (heart-shaped). A rather choice improved
variety."

54963. Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz. Lecythidacese.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge.
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Hawaiian
Sugar-Planters' Association. Received March 17, 1922.

A large, handsome, .East Indian tree with thick, leathery, shining, bright-
green leaves and very conspicuous flowers with four white petals and numerous
crimson-tipped stamens, resembling a brush. The frjiit is quite large and is
the shape of a 4-sided pyramid ; it is smooth on the outside and contains one
seed. The tree forms extensive beach forests on some of the Pacific Islands.
In the Molukkas an illuminating oil is extracted from the seeds, and the dry
fruits are gathered by the natives and used as floats for their fish nets.
(Adapted from Rock, Ornamental Trees of Haicaii, p. 663.)

" Mr. Rock believes that this tree should be planted on the sandy beaches and
keys of Florida." (David Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36867.

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

54964 to 54966. Ceratonia siliqua L. Csesalpiniaceae. Carob.

From Malaga, Spain. Budwood presented by Sr. Luis Liro Ortiz, tlirough
Gaston Smitli, American consul, Malaga, Spain. Received March 30,
1922. Quoted notes by Sr. Ortiz, unless otherwise stated.

" In recent years carob cultivation has received serious attention in Cali-
fornia, and efforts have been made to secure the best varieties from the Medi-
terranean region for trial in that State. These three which have been sent
in b.y Sr. Luis Liro Ortiz are recommended as some of the best which are
grown in the region of Malaga." {Wilson Popcnoe.)

" With the exception of the Castellana, the carob grows in all this region
without any cultural attention, often having the appearance of a wild tree.
The Castellana is the only sort pi'opagatetl by grafting. It is considered to
be the most productive of all."

54964. " B7-aiie. Cuttings from a 35-year-old tree growing on the prop-
erty of Basllia Mira Gutierrez, at Pago del Pino, District of Torrox,
The tree receives no care whatever and is growing in dry, stony soil;
in spite of these conditions, it produces long pods, somewhat more
slender than those of Castellana. '

54965. " Castellana. Cuttings from a tree growing on the property of
the widow of Salvador Mira Rico, at Pago del Pino, in the District of
Torrox, Province of Malaga. The rootstock is of the Bravie variety
and was top-worked to Castellana seven years ago. At present it yields
excellent crops of long carobs, in spite of the fact that it is never
pruned nor cultivated and that it is growing on stony land."

" The pods of this variety are about 8 inches long, plump, and very
sweet. It appears to be an excellent sort." (Wilson Popenoe.)

54966. " Macho. Cuttings fi-om a tree 30 to 35 years old. growing on
the property of Salvador Molina Sanchez, at Pago del Pino, District
of Torrox. The tree has been abandoned and stands on dry, rocky
ground ; in spite of this, it produces a large quantity of short,
broad carobs."

54967. DioscoREA trifida L. f. Dioscoreacese. Yampi.

From Panama, Canal Zone. Collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural
Explorer in Charge of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,
Bureau of Plant Industry. Received October 3, 1921. Numbered March,
1922.

" This is a purple-skinned variety of the yampi. The yampi is not a strong
grower, but since some of the most delicious of all the tropical yams belong to
this species it will be well worth while if some of the varieties can be grown
successfully in Florida. The leaves of this variety are five-lobed and the stem
two to four winged, with purple lines on the wings." (R. A. Young.)

54968. SojA max (L.) Piper. Fabnceae. Soy bean.
{Glycine liispida Maxim.)

From Harbin, Manchuria. Seeds presented by B. W. Skvortzow. Received
February 28, 1922.

Introduced for experinjental work by specialists of the Department of Agri-
culture.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Abutilon theophrasti, 54748,

avicennae. See A. theophrasti.
Acacia verek, 54799.
A fselia rh om ioidca. See Pahudia rhom-

bokJca.
Agati gran di flora, 54928.
Aleurites fordii, 54738.

monta^ia, 54703.
Alfalfa, Medicago satira:

Alps, 54729.

Poitou, 54730.

Provence, 54731.
Aniaranthus caudatus, 54732.

gangcticus melancholicus, 54733.
Ampclocissus iniperialis, 54727.
Andropogon rufus. See Gymlopogon

rufus.
Annona sp., .54682.

Apple, Tonkin, Mains doumeri, 54903.
Apricot, Japanese, Prunns mume:

Beni Kaga, 54709.
Sa.shi, 54710.

Bungo, 54711.

Hanakami, 54712.

Inkyo, 54713.

Joshu, 54714.

Kichirobei, 54715

Kg niunie, 54716.

Koshu, 54717.

Masui, 54718.

Rinshu, 54719.

Shidare, 54720, 54721.

Shira Kaga, 54722.

Tama munie. 54723.

Unnamed, 54780.

Unryu, 54724.

Yoro, 54725.
Arena satira, 54911.

Bactris ntills. See GuiMelma ntilis.
Barley. See Ilordeum spp.
Barringtonia usiatica, 54963.
Bean, bonavist, Dolichos lablab, 54791.
soy, Sola max, 54794, 54795, 54806-
54888, 54968.
Belvedere, Kochia scoparia, 54734.
Berry, Colombian, Ruhvs macrocaipuH,

54701.
Bromclia pinguin, 54798.
Bucklandia populnca, 54692.
Bvplounim frvticosiim , 54693.

Canwensia maxima, 54805.

Capsicum annmnn, 54778, 54959-54962.

Carob, Ceratonia siliqua:

Bra vie, 54964.

Castellana, 54965.

Maclio, 54966.
Cassia grandis, 54706.

nodosa, 54923.

sxamea, 54924.
Casuarina sumatrana, 54705.
Ceratonia siliqua, 54964-54966.
Cherry, bush, Prunus tomentosa, 54757.

flowering, Prunns serrulata, 54781.
Chilacayote, Cucurbita ficifolia, 54700.
Chirimorinon, Annona sp., 54682.
Citrus sinensis, 54699.
Clover, red, Trifolium pratense, 54707,
54708, 54728, 54739, 54779, 54889,
54905.
Coffea amara, 54800.

arabica, 54683.

liberica, 54684.
Coffee. See Coffea spp.
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen, 54906-

54908.
Cotton. See Gossypium spp.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 54760.
Cucurbita ficifolia, 54700.
Cupressus semper virens, 54918.
Currant, garden, Ribes vulgare:

Comet, 54770.

Little Croft Beauty, 54787.

New Red Dutch, 54771.

Perfection, 54772.

Raby Castle, 54773, 54786, 54801.

Red Dutch, .'i4774.

Red Grape, 54775.

Victoria, 54802.

White Dutch, .54803.

White Grape, 54804.
Cymbopogon rufus, 54079.
Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, 54918.

Danthonia setacea, 54736.
Davidsnnia pruricns, 54785.
Dioscorcn ahtta, 54900.

cai/cneusifi, 54001.

trifida. .54686. .54967.
Diospi/roft l-ald, 54681, 54741.
Dolichos lablab, 54791.

Evhinochloa colonum, .54678.

ci'nsgalli cdulis, 54749, 54750.
Elacocarpus angu.stifolius, 54890.
Erythrina iudica. See E. variegata.

monosperma, 54897.

variegata, 54896, 54898.

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36

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Eugcissona tristc, 54768.

Eugenia hrasiUensis. See E. domMin-

dombeyi, Mill.

klotsschiana, 54702.

Ficus chretioides, 54891.

hispida, 54892.
Fig, Indian, Opuntia ficus-indica, ;j4b»y.
Flacoitrtia evphlebia, 54691.
Fraqaria spp.. 54929-54944.

mo^schata, 54945, 54946.

vesca, ,54947-54958.

flalphhnia irmiliensis. See ThryalUs

brasiliensis.
Ginger, Zinziber sp., 54S99.
Glycine hispida. See Soja max.
Gossypium barbadense, 54688.

nanking, 54685,
Grape, Amur, Vitis armirensis, 5475S,

54759.
Grass. EcMnochloa spp. 54678, 54749,
54750.
jaragua, Cymbopogon rufus, 54679.
kangaroo, Themeda australi.^,

54737.
molasses, Melinis minutifloia,

54680.
Paspalum notatum, 54904.
wallaby, Daiithonia setacea, 54736.
Greicia stylocarpa, 54893.
Grumichama, Eugenia dombeyi, 54777.
Guilielma utiUs, 54776.

Hordeutn vtdgare coeleste, 54742.

vnlgai-e pallidum, 54912-54017.
Hydnocarpns anthelminthica, 54726.

Joseph's-coat, Amaranthus gaugeticus

melancholieus, 54733.
JugJons regia, 54788-54790.
Juniper, Juniperus phoenicea, 54919.
Juniperus phoenicea, 54919.

Kaki, Diospyros kaki, 54681, 54741.
Kassod tree. Cassia siamea, 54924.
Khaya nyasica, 54920.
Eochia scoparia, 54734.

' Lanagon, Flacourtia euphlebia, 54691.
Lathynts sativus, 54792.
Lepisanthes eriolepis, 54925.
Love-lies-bleeding, Amaranthus cauda-
tus, 54732.

Mahogany, African. Khaya nyasiea,
54920.

Maikrabao. Hydnoearpus anthelmin-
thica, 54726.

Majanji, TJapaea kirkiana, 54769.

Malapapaya, Polyscias nodosa, 54926.

Mains douiiieri, 54903.

Mangifera indica, 54690.

Mango, Victoria, Mangifera indica,
54690.

Ma-yuen, Coia- lacryma-jobi ma-yuen.

54906-54908.
Medicago faleata, 54751.

sativa, 54729-54731. «

Melinis minutiflora, 54680.
Me-sua ferrca, 54687.
Millet, barnyard, Echinochloa criisgalU

eduiis, 54749, 54750.
Mu-oil tree, Aleurites montana, 64703.
Myrianthus arhoreus, 54910.

Oats, Avena sativa, 54911.

Olea sp.. 54782.

Olive, wild, Olea sp., 54782.

Olombg, Solanum picrreanum, 54695.

Opuntia fieus-indica, 54689.

Orange, Citrus sinensis, 54699.

Oryza satira, 54743, 54744.

Pahudia rhomboidea, 54784.
Palm, Eugeissona triste, 54768.

Phoenix ouseleyana, 54767.
P anicu m niiliaceum, 54752-54755,

54762-54766.
Paspalum notatum, 54904.
Pejibaye, Guilielma vtilis, 54776.
Pepper, red, Capsicum annuum:

Cornicabra de Murcia, 54959.

Datil, 54778.

De cuatro cascas, 54960.

Dulce de Espana. 54961.

Morron granadino, 54962.
Pera do campo. Eugenia klotzschinna,

54702.
Phoenix ouseJcyan-a, 54767.
Pistacia Icntiscus, 54694.
Plum, .Japanese, Prunus salicina,

54756.
Polijscios nodosa, 54926.
Proso, Panicum miliaceum, 54752-

.54755, 54762-54766.
Prunus mumc, 54709-54725, 54780.

salicina, 54756.

serrulata. 54781.

tomentosa, 54757.
Psidium. sp., 54783.
Pyrus doumeri. See Mai us doumeri.

Radish, Daikon. Raphmius sativut,

54793.
Raphanusi sativus. 54793.
Rihes vulqare, 54770-54775, 54786.

54787, 54801-54804.
Rice, Oryza sativa. 54743, 54744.

wild, Zizania latifolia, .54761.
Ro.m gentilidna. 54735, 54740.
Rose, Rosa gentiliana. 54735, 54740.
Rubus macrocarpus, 54701.

Saccharum offlcinarum, 54902.

Sesban aegyptiaeum. 54894.

Sc.'ibania grandiflora. See Agati grand-

i flora.
Sideroxylon nmcranthuni, 54895.
Soja max. 54794, 54795, 54806-54888,

.54968.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, l!)22.

37

Solatium picrn anion. 54695.
Sollya hetcrophylla, 54696.
Sorbus torminalis. 54796, 54797.
Sterenlia sp., 54927.
Stevia rehaudiana, 54677.
Strawberry :

hautbois, Fragaria moschata:

Belle Bortleliiise, 54945.

Marguerite Lebreton, 54946.

hybrid, rragarin spp. :

Cyrano de Bergerac, 54929.

Dr. Hogg, 54938.

Docteur Morere, 54939.

Espoir, 54940.

Her: cart, 54941.

Jeanne d'Arc, 54930.

La Constante. 54931.

La Perle, 54932.

La Productive, 54933.

Louis Gauthier, 54942.

Louis Rossignol, 54934.

Madame Mesl6, 54943.

Odette, 54935.

St. Antoine de Padoue, 54936.

St. Joseph. 54937.

White Pineapple. 54944.
wood, Fragaria vesca:

Belle de Meaux, 54947.
de Paris, 54948.
de Peraudiere, 54949.
du Mont Cenis, 54950.
du Mont Dore, 54951.

Bush white, 54952.

Gaillon de Semis, 54953.

Janus, 54954.

Madame Beraud, 54955.

Marie de Voider, 54956.

Millet, 54957.

President Meuren, 54958.

Strgvhnos mcUodorn, 54921.
Sugar cane, Sacrliaruni offhindnun,
54902.

Thiincda nufitniUfi, 54737.
ThrgaUis hrasilicnsis, 54697.
Trichilia chirhidcnsis, 54922.
Trifolium pratcnse, 54707, 5470.S, 5472.S,

54739, 54779, 54S89, 54905.
Triticmn acstivum, 54745-54747, 5490;t.

rulgare. See T. acxtiruni.
Tung-oil tree, Alcuritrs fordii, 54738.

TJapaca kirklana, 54769.

Ukuhla, Trichilia chirindcusist, 54922.

Vetch, bitter. Lathyrux mitivuH, 54792.

Vigna sinensis, 54760.

Vitis amurcnsis, 54758, 54759.

imperialis. See Ampelocixsus ini-
perialis.
Voandzeia suhteiranca, 54704.

Walnut, Juglans regia, 54788-54790.
(Wheat, common, 'I'riticuni arstinim,
54745-54747, 54909.

Yam. greatei". Dioscorca alata, .54900.
I'ellow Guinea, Dioscorea cayen-
ensis, 54901.
Yampi, Dioscorea trifida, 54686, 54967.

Zanthoxylum alatuvi planispinuui,

54698.
Zinziber sp., 54899.
Zizania latifolia, 54761.

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Index of common and scientitic names 59

ILLUSTRATIOiNS.

Page.
Plate I. One of the white saiwtes of ('entral America. (C(mmiroa

tetrameria Millsp. ; S. P. I. No. 55445) 44

II. A rare species of white sapote. (Casimiroa tetrameria MlUsp. ;

S. P. I. No. 5544.J) -N

III. The barajillo, a new leguminous shrub from Salvador, (ifei-

bomia rensoni Painter; S. P. I. No. 55446) 44

IV. Young branches of the barajillo. {Mcibomia rensoni Painter:

S. P. I. No. 55446) 44

V. A jujube for moist tropical regions. (Ziziphiis mmirHitnin

Lam.; S. P. I. No. 554S5) 5:)

VI. Barbados Red, a good variety of trop.cal yam. (Dioscorca

alata L. ; S. P. I. No. 55561) 5(1

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HOTANICAL

INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PUNTS IMI'OIITKD BY
THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND I'l.ANT IN-
TRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM Al'RIL
1 TO JUNE 30, 1922 (NO. 71; NOS. 54909 TO ;-):.:.(i8).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

The migrations of cultivated plants are slow when compared with
the spread of ideas or inventions, but it would surprise anyone who
has not paid much attention to the subject to learn of the steady flow
of new varieties which is going on from the old to the new countries.
This inventory represents the stream which is reaching Anu-rica
through the carefully supervised Government channel.

As we look over the immigrants which have arrived during the
last three months we are struck with the fact that most of those
which are coming in will require a long period of acclimatization,
and many of them will need to be bred with those varieties which
we already have before they will prove their full value to the country.
Just as the human immigrants who arrive at Ellis Island are anuil-
gamating slowly but surely with those who came years ago, so these
plant immigrants, many of them at least, will be known by tlie par-
ticular characters which they have contributed to the cuUivuted
plants already here to which they are related; for, like all other
living things, the cultivated plants on which we subsist are continu-
ally changing under the hands of the plant breeders and through the
unconscious process of selection which is always going on.

The fact that these plants which are introduced need to be se-
lected and bred simply emphasizes the lamentable circumstance that
there are too few plant breeders in America and too little encourage-
ment is given to those few to carry on this painstaking long-time
work of breeding and selecting plants.

The general public has scarcely begun to realize the self-sacrifice
and lifelong devotion to its study which the successful pliint breeder
must give to any plant before he brings about any permanent im-
provement in it or the ease with which years of etl'ort may be wiped
out in a single season of unfortunate occurrences. Neither has the
public appreciated that the emoluments which come to the plant
breeder are rarely sufficient to cover even the expenses of cultiva-
tion and the careVhich the plants have required, so that at the end
of a life of devotion to this work the breeder often finds himself im-
poverished by the expenses of the upkeep of his collections. It is this
condition more than any other which is retarding the development
of our cultivated plants to-day, and it is a condition which should be
remedied.

2 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

This inventory describes under Nos. 55031 to 55039 nine newly
originated varieties of Finnish oats sent in from Helsingfors, some
of which are reported to be improvements over the Giildregn va-
riety, which is a standard in Finland, and others which are said to be
particularly suited for cultivation on swampy land.

Sixty varieties of sorghum have been collected for Mr. Vinall, the
sorghum specialist of the department, by the director of agriculture
of the Sudan Government from all over the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
in the region tributary to Khartum (Nos. 55106 to 55165).

For the strawberry breeders the Irapuato variety (No. 54976) from
the famous strawberry region of that name in Mexico will be of
interest.

The search for varieties of corn which may furnish new characters
to be incorporated into our American varieties has been extended to
eastern Asia, and through our agricultural explorer, ISIr. Rock, we
have received from the slopes of Doi Chang ]Mountain, in upper
Siam, a variety (No. 55045) which from time immemorial has been
grown by the Miaos, those jungle natives who have long inhabited
the high mountains of Siam and who are corn-eating people, despite
the fact that all around them the Siamese and Chinese subsist on a
diet of rice.

For the pear breeders and those particularly interested in the dis-
covery of a better stock than the one we have for the cultivated pear
Mr. Rock has secured seeds of Pyrus fcisMa (No. 54998) from the
region of Kengtung, Burma, which, according to the information
he could obtain, is used by the natives there as a stock for the sand
pear. He has also sent in two new forms (Nos. 55497 and 55550)
which he found cultivated near Talifu, in the Province of Yunnan.

Whether the sugar cane (No. 55501) which Mr. Rock found in
cultivation in the dry arid region of Yunnan at 6.000 feet elevation
will prove a shorter season variety than those we now have, only a
trial will disclose.

Mr. Rock's discovery and introduction of the new species of cherry,
Prunus majestica (Nos. 55417, 55476, 55498, and 55500), from this
same region of Yunnan, where, he reports, it makes a tree 30 feet
high on the exposed dry ridges 6,000 feet above sea level and pro-
duces its juicy bitter-fleshed fruits in great abundance in February
and March, may mean the origination of cherries for our Southern
States or it may mean a new stock for the cultivated cherry of the
North which is more drought resistant than tlie mazzard or the
mahaleb.

"V\niether one or other of these discoveries which Mr. Rock has
made will, after the lapse of years, repay him in a measure for the
months of hard work and discomfort and isolation which he has been
through in his difficult journey into Yunnan from Siam over trails
which have never been traveled before by botanists, or whether it
will be the loveliness of his new flowering Cassia (No. 55049), which
he discovered near Szemao and which in March he found covered
with a mass of deep-pink flowers, time alone will show.

From peach seeds introduced several years ago from Valencia,
Spain, there have originated at the Chico Plant Introdrction (rardrn
two new and, Mr. Morrow believes, particularly promising varieties
of peaches for canning purposes (Nos. 55563 and 55564).

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 3

As a result of Mr. Popenoe's exploring work in Ecimdor there have
come in the seeds of two rather unusual varieties of potato from an
altitude of 11,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes, in Carchi Province
(Nos. 55557 and 55558).

^ From the new Republic of Czechoslovakia a colU-ction of apple
varieties (Nos. 55212 to 552;)2) has i)een rereived througli the kind-
ness of Josef Mazanek, but whether or not any of them will i)rove
better than our commercial sorts will have to be determined. They
are some of the noted sorts of that regifin.

The introduction of J/icror/V/v/.s- 'niofJora from the Pellenden Kim-
Eange of mountains of northern Queensland is of particular interest,
inasmuch as this species, according to Doctor SwingU'. the citrus
specialist of the Bureau of Plant Industry, is the oidy one of the wliole
genus which bears fruit in its wild state of sufficiently good (juality
to make it of promise for cultivation without any improvemtint
We are especially indebted to C. T. White for the Kussell Kivei- lime
(No. 55447), as it is called in Queensland.

The matasano of Honduras, Casiimroa tetrameria (No. 55445),
while not so hardy as its relative the white sapote, C. edul/s, bears
much larger fruit, and since it has shown its ability to grow well
and fruit in southern Florida its wide dissemination there is consid-
ered a matter of importance.

In the category of secondary fruits of value to the housewife
for preserves and for stewing appears to be the Indian jujube
{Ziziphus mauntiana^ No. 55485), bushes of which have bornt' heav-
ily at Miami, Fla. Since in India there are cultivated forms of this
fruit, which might be called a kind of southern crab apple, that seem
to be superior, it has seemed important to get them.

Doctor Shantz during his explorations in South Africa was so im-
pressed by the possibilities of the narras {Acanthosicyos horruhi. No.
55486), a species of cucurbit which the Hottentots almost live upon
during certain months of the year, that a new importation of the
seeds has been made. This cucurbit, which forms spiny thickets in
the Kalahari Desert, bears melonlike fruits, the seeds and flesh of
which are keenly relished by the natives. If it can be estal)lished in
our own southwestern deserts it may prove a very valuable accjuisi-
tion.

The gum arable of commerce constitutes a specialized industry in
Arabia and the east coast of Africa, and although it is doubtful
whether labor conditions would make it po.ssible to develop the cul-
ture of the gum-yielding species of Acacias in our own deserts,
their introduction for the trial seems worth making. Tiirough
the kindness of Mr. Massev, Government botanist of the Anglo-
Egyptian Sudan, and of the director of the Wellcome Tropical
Research Laboratories in Khartum, a collection of the be.st species
has been made (Nos. 55419 to 55423).

The successful introduction by Mr. Rock of the true chaulmoogra-
oil-producing species of tree has led to a search for all tli<ts<' otiier
representatives of the Flacourtiacese from the seeds of which a
similar oil is obtainable, with the result that from Sierra Jamuw we
have secured Oncoha ecUnata (No. 55465). whicli Dr. F. B. Po%yer
assures us has been shown to bear seeds from the oily content of which
the true chaulmoogric acid has been isolated. As this is a slirub

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

and not a forest tree its culture may be more easily accomplished
than will be the culture of the Burmese and Siamese trees. Should
this be the case the supply of this oil, which has proved so great a
remedy for leprosy, may be more quickly insured. The seeds have
been supplied by Mr. King-Church, the conservator of forests at
Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa.

In the Plant Introduction Garden at Miami one of the first in-
troductions of the Guatemalan avocado was planted in 1906, and
around it were planted other introductions, many of them belonging
to the West Indian type. Mr. Simmonds has found this Collins
variety a very good stock for our later introductions of Guatemalan
avocados, and one of the first of these seedlings to come into bearing
has yielded unusually good fruit and shows decided signs of being a
hybrid. It has attracted the attention of the growers in Florida, and
there has come a demand for it for orchard plantings. We have
entered it as a new introduction (No. 55509), calling it the Collinson.

Although it is difficult to wean northerners from the vegetables of
their childhood, the scarcity in the summer of green vegetables in
the South has made those living there interested in getting forms
which will give tender leafy material for greens throughout the hot
months. The West Indian spinach { Amaranthus viridis, No. 55405)
from Montserrat, which ^Ir. Thompson, of Antigua, assures us pro-
duces leaves the size of dessert plates and which throughout the
recent severe drought on the island yielded greens twice a week for
the table, may be one of these new and valuable summer vegetables.

Dr. Carlos Renson, of Salvador, the discoverer of a species of
Meibomia which he states is very resistant to prolonged drought and
is at the same time an excellent nitrogen gatherer, has sent in some
seeds of this new cover crop {Meibomia rensoni. No. 55446) for trial,
and it is to be hoped that it will do as well in other tropical regions
as it does with him.

The wistaria has come to have so important a place in the orna-
mental horticulture of the temperate zone that we presume it is quite
too much to hope that any of the wistarialike climbers will ever
compete with it, although we must confess that Petraea voluhilis as
grown in Florida runs it a close second. Sir Hugh Dixson, of Aber-
geldie, New South Wales, has sent in seeds of MiUettia megasperma
(No. 55565), which bears SAveet-scented wistarialike flower clusters
of a darker hue than the Chinese wistaria and in his grounds has
proved to be a most beautiful decorative vine.

The great similarity of the Atlantic coast of America to that of
eastern and even parts of western China makes the trial of a large
number of newly introduced species of ornamental perennials and
flowering shrubs from Szechwan of unusual interest. Through the
kindness of A. K. Bullet, of Neston, England, it is hoped to
place in the hands of American amateurs a large collection of new
and as yet unidentified species of Anemone, Campanula, Caragana,
Clematis, Delphinium, Deutzia, Euonymus, Fritillaria, Gentiana,
Hemerocallis, Iris, Lilium, Lonicera, Rhododendron, and others
which have been gathered together by his collector. Dr. F. Kingdon
Ward (Nos. 55253 to 55366).

The hibiscus in its various forms is one of the real glories of the
Tropics, and through the work of breeding and selection of certain

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 5

American amateurs in Honolulu tluMo have been brou«iht into exist-
ence some superb varieties which are little known outside of the
Hawaiian Islands. Through the kindness of Mrs. J. Kappe Myers,
■ who has gathered together 54 varietii's from her various friends,
Ave are now in possession of an extensive collection of these superb
forms and shall distribute them in (lie Tropics (Nos. r)r)057 to r)r>()()4
and 55166 to 55211).

To enrich the park collections of the co\intry \vc luive leceived
from the firm of Vibnorin-Andrieux & Co. souie of tiu* lare (lower-
ing shrubs which Maurice L. Vilmorin gathered fi-om various parts
of the world into his arboretum (Nos. 55071 to 55()!)s). Among iheni
are rare species of Berberis, Buddleia, Cotoneaster. Dent /.in. /Ji/i/s-
trum delavayanimi, Rosa omeienslfi 'pteraccmtho^ and others.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been nuide
and the nomenclature determined by H. (\ Skeols. and tlie desciip-
tive matter has been prepared by Paul Russell, who has had gt-iicial
supervision of this inventory.

David Faikciiim),
AgricultvrolE.i-jyloirr 'in ('h<ir<ii'.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.

Washington, D. C, Fehruari/ 10, 1923.
38640—23 2

INVENTOin

54969. Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) Berg. Myrtaccjp.

Jaboticaba.

From Minas Geraes, Brazil. Seeds turned over to tills office by the Federal
Horticultural Board. Received May 11, 1922.

"The jaboticaba is one of the best indigenous fruits of southern Brazil, but
like many of the others it has received little attention outside of its native
home. Its habit of producing the fruit dire<;tly upon tlie trunk ami larger
limbs, together with the unusual beauty of its symmi'trical and uiubrageous
head of pale-green foliage, make this a peculiarly striking troo. The tree
reaches a height of 35 or 40 feet on rich soil, the leaves are narrowly oval, and
the small white flowers are produced singly or in clusters on the liark of the
trunk and limbs. The fruit is round, one-half to H inches in (llameter. nianton-
purple in color, and with a rather thick, tough skin. The traiisluceiit juicy
pulp, white or rose tinged, is of agreeable vinous flavor. These fruits are
eaten fresh or as jelly. The tree would probably prove most suitalile for our
tropical dependencies, although perhaps it could be grown in favorable spots in
southern California and southern Florida." (Wilson Popenoe.)

54970. Phleum pratense L. Poaccse. Timothy.

From Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Seeds presented by G. M. Stewart, dis-
trict inspector, seed branch, Department of Agriculture. Received .May
31, 1922.

" Produced by a grower in one of our irrigated districts. This grower has
been producing from one to two carloads of timothy seed yearly and has been
using the one strain of seed all the time.'" iStcirart.)

Locally grown seed introduced for experiments in timothy breeding.

54971. ViciAERviLiA (L.) Willd. Fabacefe. ^etch.

From Ariana, near Tunis, Africa. Seeds presented by F. Boeuf, chief.
Botanical Service of Tunis. Ref:eived May 31, 1922.

Introduced for experiments in the use of vetches as forage cropa

54972. Brassica pekineksls (Lour.) Gagn. Brassicacesp.

Pai ts'ai.

From Min Hsien, Kansu, China. Seeds presented l)y Willis H. Ruhl.
Received June 2, 1922.

A good variety of Pai fs'ai from Min Hsien. Kansu. ("Jiinn.

^ It should be understood th.it the varietal names of fruits. vcBCtables. cereaU, and
other plants used in this inventory are those under which the mntcrlal was received
when introduced by the Office of Foreign Seed and I'lant Introduction and. fnrlher. tfiut
the printing of such names bore does not constitute their official publication and adoption
in this countrv. As the different varieties are studie<l. their identity fully esinbllshed,
their entrance into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal n.imes for them
in American literature becomes necessary, the foreiun varietal desi>:natlons appearing In
this Inventory will be subject to change with a view to bringing the forms of the names
into harmony with recognized American codes of nomenclature.

8 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

54973. Hylocerels polybhizus (Weber) Britton and Rose. Cac-

taceae.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Dr. Frederic W. Coding,
American consul general, Guayaquil. Received June 2, 1922.

" A triangular-stemmed cactus which is very abundant in the region about
Guayaquil, where it may be seen climbing the trunks of various trees by
means of aerial roots. It is also found in sandy places in the neighborhood of
liiobamba. where it does not climb trees. The local name of this cactus is
' pitajaya.' The roundish fruits are 5 to 7 inches long, with a thin, straw-
berry-red skin inclosing a mass of reddish pulp containing many small black
seeds. This pulp is of most delicious flavor, and from it is made a cooling
drink, called locally ' refresco,' which is superior to any other I have ever
tasted." iGodincj.)

54974. ViciA FABA L. Fabacese. Broad bean.

From Granada, Spain. Seeds purchased from Don .Tuan Leyva, Granada,
by Miss Ola Pow-ell, States Relations Service, through Gaston Smith,
American consul. Malaga, Spain. Received April 17, 1922.

" Hnbas (jranadina. A large, tender bean." (Poicell.)

Introduced for experiments in the use of broad beans as forage.

54975. DioscoREA esculenta (Lour.) Buikill. Dioscoreacese.

Lesser yam.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Tubers presented by T. B. McClelland, horti-
culturist, Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 4,
1922.

Potato. A .sraall-tubered ^-ariety from Africa, resembling the Irish potato
and known in Porto Rico as the Potato yam. In some places it is considered
among the best for home planting, and in a few city markets it brings good
prices.

The vines of this variety are slender and round stemmed, with short,
strong, sharp spines ; there are two longer spines at the base of each leaf
petiole. The leaves appear alternately. The edible tubers develop near the
crown of the plant much the same as sweet potatoes. They are oval and
vary up to 8 inches in length and 2i inches in diameter. As they are small
and not easily injured, these roots can usually be kept longer after beinir
harvested than the large-rooted kinds. They are smootli. dark grayish brown,
and at a distance of a few feet are likely to be mistaken for Irish potatoes.
The skin is very thin and tough and may, after being broken. ))e pulled off
in strips resembling thin pieces of cherry bark. The interior of the tuber
is white, brittle, and firm and practically free from fiber when not allowed
to remain too long in the soil ; it is over 23 per cent starch. However, tubers
which are left in the soil until late in the winter sometimes have a few long
and rather strong, longitudinal fibers. When cooked the tubers are fine-
grained, tender, and sweeter in flavor than most other varieties.

Since the small yams develop in the surface soil and are not hindered by a
compact subsoil, the Potato variety thrives best in rich soil and better than
most other varieties in clays. It yields poorly in sandy soil and in compact
soils produces angular or flattened tubers.

From experiments made in planting at different distances apart it is believed
that 3 by 3 feet will give the best results. The variety grows well on ridges or
on level land where the drainage is good and the soil is loosened to a good
depth. (Adapted from C. F. Kinman in Bulletin 27, Porto Rico Agricultural
Experiment Station, p. 13.)

54976. Fragaria sp. Rosaceae. Strawberry.

From Irapuato. Guanajuato. Mexico. Plants presented by Luis Kan,
through Arthur Stockdale, Mexico City. Received May 8, 1922.

" Irapuato is famous throughout Mexico for its strawberries, which supply
the markets of Mexico City and many other towns of the highlands. Terry's
' Mexico ' says : ' The rich soil of the environing country is favorable to the

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30. 1922. 9

j;rowth of strawberries (fresas) which are on sale throughout the year. A fwore
or more of venders frequent the railwiiy statinii iind ofTer tho hcrrU's hi small
baskets. The best berries are always carofiilly arraii^jed on the top; the lower
layers are apt to be small, if not decayed.' which shows that the Mexicans are
not far behind their northern brethren in the matter of preparitiR their wares
for sale. The elevation of Irapuato is r>.S(>(i feet, the climate rather conl, sub-
tropical. I have not been able to learn the history of the Irapuato strawberry
fields; probably the first plants were broutiiii bore i>y the Spaniards in relatively
recent times and are of European derivation. Oidy one variety seems to l>e
grown ; this is a rather small berry of excellent llavor. It is lntrodu<'ed Into Uie
United States for study by our strawberry breeders and for po.ssible use in
producing new forms by crossing." (Wilson J'opcnoc.)

54977 and 54978. Ceratonia siliqua L. Caesalpiniaceu'. Carob.

From Valencia. Spain. Pods presented by .1. 1). Wrijiht. Kei-eived May 4,
1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Wright unless otherwise specilled.

" Carob pods obtained from ' Masia de Mompo,' the estate of Sr. Pelegrin C'/on-
tell. near Valencia, Spain, March 29, 1922."

54977. " Mainlnfera. Pods of this quality are borne by Sr. Contell's best
trees, including his big tree ' El Capitan.' "

54978. " Roches. The i>ods of this variety are very sweet, but are not
borne as abundantly as are those of the Matalafera."

54979. Trifolium repens L. Fabaceae. White clover.

From Milan, Italy. Seeds purchased from Fratelll Ingegnoli. Received
April 5, 1922.

" Ladino giant ichite clover. A forage plant of the first order, which will
grow in any soil capable of being irrigated. It lives for several years if new
seeds are sown occasionally. Four cuttings may be obtained, and it makes
better hay than other forage plants; it is the best for fattening stock, and also
tends to increase the production of milk." (Fratelli lugerinoli, Catalofjue,
1922.)

54980. Trifolium pfatense L. Fabaceae. Red clover.

From Florence, Italy. Seeds obtained through W. Roderick Dorsey,
American consul. Received April 5, 1922.

" Medium red-clover seed produced in the vicinity of Bologna, Italy."
(Do7-sey.)

Introduced for experimental work by specialists of the Department of
Agriculture.

54981. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanaccre. Potato.

From Cambridge, England. Tubers presented by Prof. R. H. BilTen,
School of Agriculture. Received April 7, 1922.

" Edgecote Purple. This variety is introduced for the breeding experiments
being conducted by J. W. I^sley at Mills College in California. It be:irs ixtllen
quite freely, and' while it is susceptible to the wart disease, it appears to be
resistant to the mosaic and leaf-curl disea.ses. It is also known as the U"i7f-
shire variety." {William Stuart.)

5498S. Nymphaea sp. Nymphseacese. Water lily.

From Livingston, Guatemala. Plant purchased from Louis Bull. I'nited

Fruit Co., through Harry Johnson, Hynes, Calif. Received April 11,

1922.

"This grows in the quiet ba.vs near .Tocolo, Izabal, Guatemala, and in general

habit is similar to the f/racilifi type. Tlie leaves have sinuate margins and red

purple lower surface.'^. The white, sweet-scente<l, diurnal flowers ai-e jtroduce*!

in abundance throughout the year." (Johnson.)

10 SEEDS AjSTD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

54983. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoreacese. Greater yam.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Tubers presented by Claude Connell,
through J. B. Rorer, Board of Agriculture, Port of Spain. Received
April 20, 1918. and grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Brooksville,
Fla. Numbered April, 1922.

" This is an unidentified variety of yam from a mixed collection of varieties
recorded under S. P. I. No. 45990. The individual tubers of this yam are
club-shaped to cylindrical, and thus far in Florida have not much exceeded 4
pounds in weight. They remain perfectly white when cooked and are mealy
and of very delicate flavor." {R. A. Young.)

54984 to 54987.

From Honolulu. Hawaii. Presented by Dr. H. L. Lyon, in charge. Depart-
ment of Botany and Forestry. Experiment Station of the Hawaiian
Sugar-Planters" Association. Received April 7, 1922. Quoted notes by
Doctor Lyon unless otherwise stated.

54984. Cassia nodosa Buch.-Ham. C^esalpiniacese.

" Seeds collected in Honolulu."

Pink-nnd-white slioircr. This magnificent flowering tree is one of the
most commonly cultivated ornamental plants in Honolulu, where it is
much used for street planting. It is a moderate-sized deciduous tree,
with long drooping brandies and glossy leaves; during May and June
it bears a profusion of beautiful, bright-pink, rose-scented flowers in
dense clusters on long stalks. It is native from the eastern Himalayas
to the Malay Islands and the Philippines. (Adapted from Rock, Orna-
mental Trees of Ilatcaii, p. 106.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52797.

54985. Kleinhovia hospita L. Sterculiaceje.
" Seeds collected in Honolulu."

A liandsome tree 25 to 45 feet or more in height, native to southern
India and the Ea.st Indies, with heart-shaped leaves about 4 inches long
and wide. The flowering panicles are large and full and bear small rose-
colored flowers; the inflated papery pods are about an inch long. The
tree thrives well in low moist places and is quite suitable for planting
along avenues, for which purpose it is used considerably in Calcutta.
(Adapted from Rock, Ornamental Trees of Hawaii, p. 155.)

54986. PiNANGA iNsiGNis Beccari. Phoenicacei^. Palm.

" Seeds collected in the Philippines by F. X. Williams."

A rather small palm with a slender, smooth trunk about 6 inches in
diameter, very graceful feathery leaves, and oval fruits 2 inches in
length. The seeds are occasionally used as a substitute for betel nuts
in preparing " btiyo," the mixture of leaves of Piper betle, lime, and
betel nuts, which,' when chewed, colors the saliva a characteristic red
and is held to be a tonic and general stimulant. (Adapted from Brown
and Merrill, Philippine Palms and Palm Products, pp. 20, 112, and 117.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37607.

54987. UvABiA sp. Annonacese.

" Seeds collected in the Philippines by F. X. Williams."

54988 to 54990.

From Matania el Saflf, Egypt. Seeds presented by A. Bircher. director,
Middle Egypt Botanic Station. Received April 7, 1922. Quoted notes by
Mr. Bircher.

54988. Baryxylum afric.^num (Sond.) Pierre. Caesalpiniacere.
(Peltophorum africanum Sond.)

"A handsome evergreen tree with feathery leaves and yellow flowers."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50125.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. ] 1

54988 to 54990— Continued.

54989. DiosPYROS sp. Diospyracea'. Persimmon.

"This evergreen tree grows well in Egypt, l)earlng heavy crojis ..f
fruits the size of apples, with dark-hrowu. sweet llesh."

54990. VANGII^alIA TNr.\i;sT.v nnrclioli. KiihiiK-cir-.

"A small tree witli sessile woolly leaves and hearing <-lu.sters nf fruits
known as ' Mispel ' in South Africa. It resenihlos Vdnffucihi nlulis. hut
is better adapted to a continental cliniate than llif latter, whicli Is a
native of Madagascar."

A tree 6 to 7 feet high with dense cymes of grei'iiish flowers and edible
globular fruits about an inch in diameter, known as "wild medlars" to
the colonists in South Africa. (.Vdapted from Sim, Fonst l-loni »f the
Cape of Good Hope, p. 2JiS.)

54991. Pyracantha crenulata yunxanensis Vilni. Mahuea'.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived April 7, 1922.

"A new variety received from Yunnan, China, by Maurice L. Vilnmrin : It
differs from the t.vpe in its greater vigor, longer spines, and less dentate leave*
The shrub attains a height of 1 to 3 meters (3 to 10 feet). As compared with
the type, the fruits are a brighter coral red and are smaller but much more
abundant; they hang on the shrub until January." (Fj?Hion'n-.lH(/rirMX tf Co„
1920-1022 catalofjue.)

54992. Carica papaya L. Papayacea?. Papaya.

From Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico. Seeds presented by O. Gay lord Marsh,
American consul. Received April 7, 1922.

" Dr. George F. Gaumer, an American scientist at Izamal, Yucatan, has
furnished the following information regarding this variety of the papaya :
'The Maya name is CJmcallindzput and the English name tiKiinnini pai»aya.
the latter name being derived from the fact that the edible part of Die fruit
is of the same color as that of the mnmmeii [Mammcn (luirricana L. |. The
fruit is from 10 to 12 inches long and 3 to 6 inches in diameter, with tlesh
of a very fine flavor. The milky juice of the unripe fruits contains a large
amount of papain, an excellent digestive." (Marsh.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54330.

64993 and 54994. Trifolium repens L. Fabacejo. White clover.

From Aarhus. Denmark. Seeds presented by S. Sorensen, agriculiural
attache, Danish Legation, Washington, D. C. Received April 11. lii2J.
Quoted notes bj' Mr. Sorensen.

" Two samples of our best strains of white clover, sent to me by a seed
dealer, Fr. Drejer, from Aarhus, Denmark."

54993. ''Norso (No. 348)."

54994. " Stryno Hvidklorcr (No. 000)."

54995. Phaseolus lunatus L. Fabacese. Lima bean.

From Kengtung, Burma. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Ajiril
4, 1922.

"(Kengtung, southeastern Shan States. February 1, 1922.) This variety is
much cultivated; the green pods are eaten like string beans and .the mature
ones like Lima beans. These are greatly relished by the Shan people, as well
as by Europeans. The seeds are planted in May, and mature pods are ob-
tained in the cold season." (Rock.)

12 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

54996. Fragaria vesca semperflorens (Duch.) Seringe. Rosacese.

Strawberry.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Seeds presented by Prof. Isaac Bayley Balfour.
Royal Botanic Garden. Received April 14, 1922.

This variety differs from the type in the greater size of all its parts, the
fruit in particular, and especially in its habit of producing flowers and fruit
continuously throughout the summer. In its red color and delicate flavor the
fruit is quite similar to that of the type. (Adapted from Robinson, The Vege-
table Garden, p. 673.)

54997. Pyrus sip. Malaceae. Pear.

From Chefoo, China. Presented by A. Sugden. Received April 4, 1922.

Pear seeds from Chefoo, China, which are to be grown for use as stock plants
for cultivated varieties of apples and pears.

54998. Pyrus pashia Buch.-Ham. Malaceae. Pear.

From Kengtung, Burma. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
April 4, 1922.

"(No. 2253. Kengtung, Burma. February 6, 1922.) A large tree about 50
feet in height with a trunk about 2 feet in diameter, found in a bamboo grove on
the plains of Kengtung two stages from the Chinese border, at an altitude
of about 3,C00 feet. The flower."^ of this variety are pure white without the
pink center seen in those found on the slopes of Loi Mwe southeast of Kentung,
and the tree is an object of great beauty. The natives let the fruits get black
on the tree, in which state they are sweet and are made into jam. The fruits
of this variety are larger than usual. The native name is Mai Kaw Ki Kai.
The sand pears of Yunnan are grafted on this species by the natives, according
to a priest of the temple of Wat Ban Sao." {Rock.)

54999. Trifolium pratense L. Fabaceae. Red clover.

From Jesi, Department of Marches, Italy. Seeds purchased through Fran-
cesco Archibugi, New York, N. Y. Received April 14, 1922.

Introduced for comparison with American-grown seed.

55000. Aralia cachemirica Decaisne. Araliacese.

From Stockholm, Sweden. Seeds presented by Dr. Robert E. Fries,
director. Botanic Garden. Received April 15, 1922.

This Himalayan species of Aralia is introduced for comparison and breeding
experiments with the udo (Aralia cordata). It is a lax shrub, 5 to 10 feet in
height, with elongated flower panicles a foot in length.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52788.

55001. Girardinia palmata Gaud. Urticaceae.

From Sibpur, near Calcutta, India. Seeds presented by Lieut. Col. A. T.
Gage, director. Royal Botanic Garden. Received April 15, 1922.

A tall, stout, erect, tufted plant, 4 to 6 feet in height, growing commonly
in the temperate and subtropical regions of the Himalayas, where it ascends to
5,000 feet above the sea. It is generally known as the " Nilghiri nettle " and
is of considerable importance in its native country because of the fiber ob-
tained from its stalks. This fiber is very long, white, soft, and silky and is
used for making fine fabrics and for mixing with wool. While the plant is
described as an annual, it has proved, under cultivation, to be a perennial;
the young shoots are cut down twice a year for their fiber. The leaves of
this species are used as a vegetable among the hills of the Northwest Prov-
inces. (Adapted from Wait, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India,
vol. 3, p. 500.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 13

55002. Trifolium pratexse L. Fabacoa?. Red clover.

From Riga, Russia Purchased through John 1'. Hurley. Amerl.au n.nsul.
Received Apnl 14, 1922.

" Tliis seed originated in the former Province of Kurhuid, l)Ut was crown
in the district of Doblen. about 40 miles southwest of llinn." [Ilurlru.)
Introduced for comparison with American-grown varieties.

55003. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoreaceie. Greater yam.

From Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Tubers nresenUMl bv K r
Green. Received April 12. 1922. " " '

"These tubers weigh only a few ounces each and are presumablv mucli
below the average. Tlie llesh darkens a little when cooked, but Is mealy and.
of good flavor." {R. A. Young.)

55004 to 55024.

From Nishigahara, Tokyo, Japan. Seeds presented by 11. Ando, director
Imperial Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 15. 1922.

55004 to 55023. Eciu.nociii.oa crusg.vi.i.i i dulls Hitchc. Poaccji'.

Barnyard millet.

A collection of native varieties of barnyard millets introduicd f<,r <.ui-
tural and breeding experiments.

55004. Chonukuhi. 55014. Kinshu.

55005. Chosen. 55015. Kuroliiv.

55006. Dam/o. 55016. Manxhu.

55007. EsasJii-.sliiro. 55017. Moclii-hir.

55008. Futayoinochi 55018. Hunamuki-kuio.

55009. Ga)nuJca.<ihirn. 55019. Nigiri.

55010. Hanamaki. 55020. Xumahuiini.

55011. Ilida. 55021. Otsn.

55012. Hitokara. 55022. Yumanomr 1.

55013. Kekanjo. 55023. Yamanome i.

55024. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.
" Timothy seeds produced in Hokkaido." {Ando.)

Locally grown timothy inti-oduced for breeding investigations.

55025 and 55026.

From Los P.anos, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by J. !•:. HIggins,
College of Agriculture. Received April 1.3, 1922.

55025. Cassia siamea Lam. Csesalpinlacese. Kassod tree.

A medium-sized or sometimes a large tree with gray, nearly smooth
bark and papery, glabrous leaflets. The small yellow flowers :ire borne
in large pyramidal terminal panicles. The tree is probably native to
Burma and is cultivated throughout India and many tropical countries
for its hard heavy wood, which is very durable. The hearlwood is
dark brown to nearly black, in stripes of dark and light ; It Is u.sed for
mallets, walking sticks, for building, and for fuel. (Adaptinl from
Rock, Leguminous Plants of Hawn-hl. p. 81.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54924.

55026. Cassia timokiensis DC. Ctesalpiniaceje.

A rather low tree with slender, downy branch<'s. jiale-grcon leaves up
to 9 inches in length, bright-yellow flowers, and thin, glossy, llexlble
pods sometimes G inches long. The tree is distrilmted throughout the
Malay Archipelago and the Philippines. (Adapted from Hooker, rhmi of
British Indicu, vol. 2, p. 265.)

38640—23 3

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55027. Pyrus calleryaxa Decaisne. Malacese. Pear.

From Nanking, China. Seeds purchased from J. L. Buck, acting dean.
College of Agriculture, University of Nanking. Received April 15, 1922.

A wild pear from the mountains of western China, where it grows at alti-
tudes of 1.000 to 1..500 meters (3.300 to 5.000 feet). This i^ear maintains a
vigorous and healthy condition under the most trying situations and may
prove to be a very valuable blight-resistant stock.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49097.

55028. Passiflora maliformis L. Passifloracese.

From Cartagena, Colombia. Seeds presented by H. C. Kluge. Received
April 17, 1922.

"The flower of this vine is very beautiful, and the fruit is edible." (Kluge.)

55029. Aeluropus repens (Desf.) Pari. Poacese. G-rass.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut, director. Service
Botanique. Received April 17, 1922.

"Found at very salty places in the Sahara." (Trabut.)

A low, much-branched, rigid, perennial grass from the Mediterranean coun-
tries. It roots at the nodes and appears to be partial to sandy places, even
close to salt water. (Adapted from Muschler, Manual Flora of Egypt, vol. 1,
p. 129.)

55030. Citrus sp. Eutacete.

From Holguin. Cuba. Seeds presented by Thomas R. Towns. Received
Anril 11, 1922.

•* I have used this shaddock, which is the nonedible white variety, as a stock
for 20 years and would be lost without it. For grapefruit it is inclined to gum
rather more than the sour orange or rough lemon, but my 10-year-old tan-
gerines, worked on this stock, have 2,500 fruits on some of the trees, and the
fruits are fine grained and of good commercial size. The Washington Navel
on this stock is also very prolific and bears a full crop every year, and I have
had equal success with other round oranges like the King, Valencia, Pine-
apple, and Lue Gim Gong." (To^cns.)

55031 to 55039. Avena sativa L. Poaceae. Oats.

From Helsingfors, Finland. Seeds presented by Leslie A. Davis, American
consul, through E. G. Montgomery, United States Department of Com-
merce. Received April 15, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Davis.

55031. "L'sfl (0644). A white oat."

55032. " Jalostettu maatiais (0144). This variety was obtained by cross-
ing the Kuopio 091 variety with the Guldregn variety. Its kernel
is very dark brown, resembling that of the native stock. It has simple
requirements and grows here just as well as native stock. The panicle
is large and beautiful. The straw is of average length, somewhat
better than that of native stock, but not so strong as that of the
Guldregn variety. It ripens at the same time as central Finnish native
stock, but five days earlier than the Guldregn variety. During experi-
ments of many years it has often given a better crop than the Guld-
regn variety and a considerably better one than native stocks, with
which it has been compared."

55033. '' Kultasade (Guldregn). This variety from southern Finland
thrives in northern Finland only in high warm places."

55034. " Nopsa (0206). This is a cross between the Norbotten and
Ligovo oat varieties. It has a large black chaffy kernel of which the
hull forms a considerable percentage. The panicle is not thick and
the stalk is strong. It is very early, ripening two weeks before the
Guldregn oat. The crop is good, considering its early ripening, but

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55031 to 55039— Coiitiiiuod.

it can not compete witli lati-r varieties, sueli as tlie GnhlreRn. It
does not appear to tlirive well in di-y phu-es, hut It yields well in
swampy lands. It is especially suital.le for cultivation on Hwauipy
lands on account of its uiaturin^i st. early and liecausc of Uh HtronL'
stalks. This oat must be sown profusely, owlnj: to the large B\ze of
its kernel."

55035. " Osmo 1 (0587). This variety was i)htalne<l hy rro.s.siu« Kuopi"'
091 with the Guldregn variety. The kernel Is full, dark hrown. and of
the size of the Guldregn. The panicle is slraiuht and the straw stn.nk'.
The straw is not quite so hard as that of the Guldregn, hut standH up
ahout as well. It is a little earlier than the lirst varirly here ni'-ii-
tioned. It ripens a week hefdre the (Juidn'^n. sn that it can well Im'
cultivated in central and northern Finland. It also );r«»w« well m
swamps."

55036. " Osmo 2."

55037. " Tuotto (101). This variety conies from the forelpn Clyjleswluie

oat. It has a larjre. full kernel. The color of the kernel, however, Is
not satisfactory, since it is hrownish f;ray. The iiaiucle is not thh-k.
but is stiff, and the stalk is somewhat short and strong. The Tuottu
variety is a late one and rijjens four or Ave days hiter than the Guld-
regn variety. It gives good croi)s and has given lieitcr ones than the
Guldregn and Yeikko varieties. It can be grown profltahly ordy in
southern Finland."

55038. " Veikko (052). This variety has descendetl in a dire<'t line from
the Pfiffelbacher variety. Its kernel is large, white, and fidl and has
quite a thin hull. Its panicle is straight, and its stalk is strong and of
average length. It ripens at the .same time as the (iuldregn and in
exiierimerits has sometimes given better and sometimes poorer crops
than the latter, so that it may be considered of about the same value
as the Guldregn. It requires perhaps a somewhat better quality <if
soil than the Guldregn."

55039. " Voitto (Seger). This variety from southern Fiidand thrives in
northern Finland only in high warm i)laces."

55040. Erythrina poeppigiaxa (Walp.) (). F. Cook. Fal)ace8e.

(E. micropteryx Poepp. )

From Mayaguez, Porto Eico. Seeds presented by T. B. McClelland, horticul-
turist, Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station. Received .\pril 17,
1922.

An ornamental red-flowered leguminous tree, 40 to 50 feet in height nnd
covered with short, conical spines. It is a native of the lower Andes of Peru,
but is cultivated as a shade tree on coffee plantations in Porto Rico, where It Is
known as bucare and also as palo de boyo. (Adapted from Cook and Collin.<i,
Economic Plants of Porto Rico, Contributions from the National Hei-barium.,
vol. 8, p. 139.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43049.

55041. Sabinea carinalis Griseb. Fabaceae.

From Dominica, British West Indies. Seeds presented by Joseph Jones,
curator, Botanic Gardens. Received April 19, 1922.

" This tree is known locally as Bois Charibq and is one of the most showy of
our native plants. It is a very fine flowering tree, and T have seen nothing In
the Tropics to surpass it as a mass of color. If grown on fairly good land. It
will not make a good show; but if planted on a dry, rocky hillside, where It
will be scorched by the sun for a period of three or four months each year, it
makes a marvelous display of flowers." (Jones.)

" Mr. Jones's description of the marvelous color of the Fiois Charihe and of
the rocky hillsides where it grew attracted my attention at once, and I planted
a few young seedlings on a dry coral reef in front of my house at Coconut
Grove, Fla. They have grown unusually well, and during the first week of

16 SEEDS A:^^D plants imported.

March last year one of them flowered. I have never seen a more beautiful
scarlet flower, and llr. Jones says he has seen nothing in the Tropics to surpass
it as a mass of color. The chances seem good that in the Bois Charibe we have
a small tree which is going to add splashes of red color to the landscapes of
southern Florida and one which will thrive on the dry rocky ledges." (David
Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46026.

55042. CoFFEA LAURENTii Wildem. Rubiacese. Coffee.

(C. robusta Hort.)

From Kingston, Jamaica. Seeds presented by W. S. Goodman, acting super-
intendent, Hope Gardens. Received April 17, 1922.

This species, which i.s native to the Belgian Congo, is introduced for the use
of specialists in the Department of Agriculture. It is commonly known as
" robusta " coffee.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51481.

55043 and 55044.

From Tangier, Morocco. Seeds presented by Jules Goffart, Soci6t6 d'Horti-
culture. Received April 17, 1922.

55043. LiMONiUM BBASsicAEFOLiTJM X iMBRiCATUii. PlumbagiuaceiB.
{Statice brassicaefoUum X imbricatum.)

This is a hybrid between TAmonmm brassicaefoUum, which has flowers
with yellowish white corollas and smooth purple calyxes, and L. im-
bricaUim, which has flowers with yellowish white corollas and rather
hairy calyxes. Both of these species are shrubby plants about a foot and
a half in height, with more or less velvety lolled leaves and winged
branches, and both are natives of the Canary Islands.

55044. LiMONiuM FRUTicANS (Webb) Kuutze. Plumbaginacefe.
(Statice Jruticans Webb.)

An ornamental shrubby plant, native to the Canary Islands, with
rigid, much-branched flower stalks about 2 feet in height, rising from a
loose rosette of oval, crisply wrinkled leaves. It bears large flat clusters
of bicolored flowers ; the snowy white corollas and bright-violet calyxes
are made more vivid by the small red bracts and the bright-green wings
of the flower stalks. (Adapted from Flore des Sevres et des Jardins de
V Europe, vol. Jf, p. 525.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51148.

55045. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Corn.

From Doi Chang. Siam. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received April
4. 1922.

"(Doi Chang, near Chiengmai. Siam. January 10, 1922.) This corn was
found at an altitude of 4.500 feet on Doi Chang, the Elephant Mountain ; it was
grown by the Miao tribe, a jungle people who inhabit the high mountains from
northern Siam northward to the Province of Kweichow, China. They are a
very primitive people of Chinese origin and do not eat rice but use corn ex-
clusively." ( Rock. )

55046. BouEA opposiTiroLJA,(Iloxb.) Meissn. Anacardiaceae.

(B. burmanica Griffith.)

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds presented by Y. S. Sanitwongse. Received
May 4, 1922.

" The fruit of the maprang is of very inferior quality everywhere except at a
certain locality north of Bangkok." (Sanitivonyse.)

An evergreen tree of moderate height, with hard, gray wood which is very
durable. It is a relative of the mango and is often cultivated for its edible
fruits. It is native to Burma and the Andaman Islands. (Adapted from
Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers, p. 108.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 17

55047 and 55048. Zea mays L. Poaceoe. Corn.

From Prague, Czechoslovakia. Seeds presented bv Basil Benzin IW-
ceived April 19, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Honzin.

Native Czechoslovakian varieties of corn, introduced for cultural and breed-
ing experiments.

55047. " Bankutka. A Hint varict.v derived from dent corn liv selection
1917-1921, Levice, Czechoslovakia."

55048. "/'7orc?!/f»/>ff. An extra early variety of (lint corn, I^-vloe,
Czechoslovakia."

55049. Cassia sp. Caesalpiniacea".

From Szemao, Yunnan, Cliina. Seed collected by .T. F. Rock. Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of AVricullnre. Ue<elve<| May
4, 1922.

"(No. 2827. Szemao, Yunnan. March 11. 1922.) A decidiKnis tre.- 40 to TA)
feet in height, found in the footliills of Szemao at an altitude of r»,000 fecL
During March the tree is one mass of large, deep-pink (lowers which are 2
inches wide and borne in short racemes all along the branches. It i.s a most
striking tree and can be seen from quite a distance. It is very diderent from
Cassia nodosa, whicli is evergreen, and from C. bakeriana, which «»ocurs In
northern Slam." (Rock.) ,

55050. Eranthemum purpureum Hort. Acanthace.T.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Cuttings presented by I'. .F. Wester,
agricultural adviser. Bureau of Agriculture. Received April 19. 1922.

"A plant with variegated, mostly purplish foliage, grown on the More graves
in Lanao. The flowers are whitisli and inconspicuous. It could probably be
used a.s a I)edding plant as far north as Washington or possiblv New York."
(Wester.)

" No place of publication has been found. It may be Odnntoncma ttitidum
Kuntze. To be grown for identification." (//. C. Skeels.)

55051 and 55052.

From Cuzco, Peru. Seeds presented by Prof. Fortunato L. Herrera. Re-
ceived April 17, 1922.

55051. Chenopodium quinoa Willd. Chenopodiacete. Quinoa.

" One of the plants cultivated by the native iniiabitants of the high-
lands of Peru and Bolivia is a species of Chenopodium (C. quinoa),
and so far as foliage is concerned it is not very unlike our ordinary
' goosefoot ' in general appearance. Its seeds, however, are white, or
nearly so, and fully three times as large as those of C. album. In pre-
Columbian times tliis plant was one of the main foods of tJie Indians,
evidently ranking with the potato and corn in this respect. None of the
Old World cereals being known be^re the discovery, it was only natural
that the cultivation of this plant should have extended over a consider-
able area. In addition to Peru and Bolivia it was probably grown in
some parts of Argentina and is known with certainty to have been
cultivated in Chile; in fact, there even appears to iiave been an
Araucanian or Mapuche name for it. Doubtless Its cultivation at the
present time is less extensive than formerly, due in part to the dimin-
ished Indian population and in part to an apparent ignorance or in-
difference on the part of the white population to its real merits as a
food. At present it is probably most commonly grown on the Titicaca
plateau. It is said to yield abundantly, though it does not seem to have
occurred to anyone to measure the yield of a given area. In late April
and May some of the fields are red witii compact panicles, for tins se<Mns
the only part of the plant visible from a short distance. Other fields
have a "greenish cast, there being two or possibly more varit'tie.s. On
the island of Chiloe, southern Chile, the plant grows talh-r than any
seen about Lake Titicaca. and the foliage is more abundant, timugh

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55051 and 55052— Continiierl.

whether the latter condition is due to the difference in season or to the
lower altitude and more abundant rainfall is uncertain. The grain is
used by the Indians in the same manner as rice, being put in soups and
made into porridge. It appeals to a North American primarily as a
breakfast food and should rank with oatmeal and some of the better
wheat preparations. It may be cooked and served in a manner similar
to oatmeal, but it becomes even more appetizing if spread out in a tray
about an inch deep after ste;im;iig and then browned in the oven."
(W. F. Wight.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46658.

55052. LuPiNVs sp. Fabnce.i?. Lupine.

" Tnrhui. The seeds are consumed in large quantities in this locality
and are of great importance as a foodstuff, having been used since the
time of the conquest." (Herrera.)

55053 to 55056.

From Chefoo, Shantung, China. Budwood pi-esented by A. Sugden. Re-
ceived April 17, 1922. Quoted notes by Mrs. Myers.
Sugden.

55053. Malis sp. Malacern. Crab apple.
"A white-fruited crab apple."

55054. ]\rAT,rs sp. IMalacea^. Crab apple.
"A red-fruited crab apple."

55055. Pyrus sp. Malaee?e. Pear.

"A wild pear."

55058. ZiziPins .ttjiija M 11. Kliainnacea^. Jujube.

(Z. satira Gaertn.)

" The dragon's-claw ' date.' "

An ornamental variety of the jujube with gnarled, twisted branches.
It is said to he quite rare in China.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 22914.

55057 to 55064. Hibiscus spp. Malvacea-. Hibiscus.

From Honolulu. Hawaii. Seeds presented by Mrs. J. Rappe Myers. Re-
ceived April 17, 1922. Quoted notes by Mrs. Myers.

" Collected in Honolulu, March 14, 1922."

55057. HiBisci's .sp.

"A very choice mixed collection."

55058. HiBiscrs sp.
"Apricot colored, single."

55059. Hibiscus pp.

" Single, copper shade, very choice, from Gerrit P. Wilder's garden."

55060. Hibiscus sp.

"A delicate straw-colored single variety from the Oahu Country Club."

55061. Hibiscus sp.

" Single, creamy pink, shading to a very dark center."

55062. Hibiscus sp.

"A beautiful, large, soft-pink single variety."

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 19

65057 to 55064— Continued.

55063. Hibiscus sp.

"A large single white v.iriety from IJobbins B. Andtrsoii. This plant
produced more and larger llowers than any other white variety on the
island."

55064. Hibiscus sp.

"A beautiful single yellow variety from the experiment stntlon."
55065 to 55067.

From Paris. France. Seeds purchased from Vllmorin-Andrleux & Co.
Received April 27, 1922.

55065. Basella kubra L. Basellaceae. Malabar nightshade.
Common white variet.v. An P^ast Indian plant with creeping steins

up to 6 feet in length and oval or heart-shaped, fleshy green leaves.
These leaves, which may be eaten like spinach, are abuiuiantly produced
throughout the summer, growing in greater profusion as tlie weather
becomes warmer. The plant is cultivated as an aiuiual, the seeds being
sown in early spring and the seedlings planted out late In May.
(Adapted from Robhison, The Vegetable Garden, p. Ii5l.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 2006.

The following grasses are introduced for forage-crop experiments :

55066. Festuca heterophylla Lam. Poacese. Fescue.

" This European gi-ass is used in mixtures for sterile or sandy soil,
especially in mixtures for lawns; the stem blades are flat." (A. 6'.
Hitchcock. )

55067. Phalaris bulrosa Jusl. Poacese. Grass.

A perennial tufted grass whose roots penetrate the soil to a depth
of nearly 3 feet. It is a native of the Mediterranean countries, but is
now cultivated in New South Wales, where it has been found to endure
dry conditions remarkably well. It will stand a considerable amount of
pasturing ; it also makes excellent hay if cut as soon as the flower
heads begin to appear. (Adapted from Agricultural Gazette of New
South Wales, vol. 28, p. 715.)

For previous inti'oduction, see S. P. I. No. 53241.

55068. Manisuris exaltata (L. f.) Kuntze. Poace«. Grass.

{Rotthoellia exaltata L. f.)

From Salisbury, Rhodesia. Seeds presented by H. (i. Mundy. chief agri-
culturist and botanist, Department of Agriculture. Received April 24,
1922.

" Kokoma gra.^s. This grass, which is a native of Rhodesia, is an extremely
vigorous, free-seeding, leafy annual. It hardly withstands drought as well
as Sudan grass, but gives a considerably larger yield of fodder. Owing to
the freedom with which the seeds are she<l it is inclined to volunteer very
freely, and in rich, low-lying, arable land it may become a troublesome weed.
The rather harsh, stringing hairs on the lower culms are an objection, but
not a very serious one." (Mundy.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46983.

55069 and 55070. Soja max (L.) Piper. Fabaceoe. Soy bean.

(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Omagari, Akita-Ken. Japan. Seeds presented by Isabura Nagai.
director of substation. Rikuu Branch, .\grii'u!tural Exiterinient Station.
Received April 29, 1922.
" It has been our experience that the smooth, or ' Hadaka.' varieties of soy
beans from Japan do not shatter their sei'd nearly so easily as the hairy
sorts." (W. J. Morse.)

" The pods of the first variety are smooth and of the second variety slightly
hairy. Both varieties were grown at our experiment station." (Nagai.)

55069. Hadaka No. 3. 55070. Hadaka No. 260.

20 SEEDS AI^D PLANTS IMPORTED.

55071 to 55098.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented bv Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived April 17, 1922.

55071 to 55075. Berberis spp. Berberidaceae. Barberry.

55071. Bekberis aggregata prattii C. Schneid.

(Wilson No. 1300.)

A hardy shrub 6 to 10 feet in height, with slend<^r. 3-parted
spines, oval leaves, narrow panicles of yellow flowers, and egg-
shaped salmon-red fruits about one-fourth of an inch in length. It
is a native of western China and grows very freely under cultiva-
tion at Kew, England. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine,
pi. 8549.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44527.

55072. Berberis dielsiana Fedde.

"(Purdom No. 543.) A spreading, loosely branched. Chinese shrub
often 10 feet high, with elliptic leaves that are whitish beneath. The
beauty of the red fruits is accentuated by the bronze color of the
leaves in the fall." (Skeels.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54066.

55073. Berbbibis poireti C. Schneid.

(Purdom No. 35.) Forma tceichangensis. A form of the above
species from Weichang, Chihli, China ; it differs slightly from the
type in the size of the bracts and in spine characters.

55074. Berberis sp.

(M. Vilmorin No. 4775.)

55075. Berberis sp.
(Wilson No. 135.)

55076. Betula medwediewi Kegel. Betulace<ip. Birch.

A lofty tree, native to Mount Somlia, Transcaucasia, where it is found
in forest borders at an altitude of 6,800 feet. The papery, oval leaves,
smooth and olive green on the upper surface, are paler below. (Adapted
from Gartenflora, vol. 36, p. 383.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52933.

55077. Bl'ddleia japonica Hemsl. Loganiacese.

A deciduous shrub 3 to 5 feet in height, sparsely branched and of an
open habit. The very narrow dark-green leaves are up to 8 inches in
length, and the pale-lilac flowers are densely crowded in terminal
branched panicles. This shrub is a native of Japan and is rather striking
in autumn with its long, dense, drooping panicles of fruit. (Adapted from
Bean, Trees and Shrvbs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 272.)

55078. Callicarpa giraxdiana Hesse. Verbenacefe.

(Wilson No. 439.)

An ornamental shrub from western China, with membranous bright-
green dentate leaves and many-flowered cymes of purple flowers followed
by dense clusters of round violet-purple fruits. (Adapted from Sargent,
Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 3, p. 366.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44076.

• 55079. Castanea sativa Mill. Fagaco.o. Chestnut.

Variety heterophylla. A form with leaves of various shapes.

55080 to 55086. Cotoneaster spp. Malaceae.

55080. Cotoneaster adpressa Bois.

A dwarf Cotoneaster from China which does not exceed 10 inches
in height, but forms a clump several feet in diameter, with the

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 21

55071 to 55098— Continued.

stems rooting easily where they touch the ground. It lias solitary
flowers with pink-tipped petals and hright-red fruits. (Adapted
from Vilmorin and Bois, Fruticetum Vilmorituaniitn, p. lift.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 27407.

55081. CoTONEASTER M0UPINENSI8 Franch.

The common cotoneaster in the thlrkets and uiarKins of w.xwl.s
throughout western Szechwan at altitudes of 4.i)(K) to 7.r»()() foot. It
is 6 to 15 feet high, with whilo llowers and jet-black fruits.
(Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. ICS.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53G88.

55082. Cotoneaster multikloka Bunge.

A deciduous shrub or small tree 10 to 12 feet high, with slender.
arching branches, papery leaves, branched clusters of white llowcr.^i.
and roundish red fruits. This elegant cotoneaster is native to tiie
northwestern borders of China and makes a most charming appear-
ance when the branches are wreathed with the abundant llowers In
May and June. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and ShnihH Hardy in
the British Isle.% vol. 1, p. J,13.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40168.

55083. Cotoneaster salicifolia rugosa (E. Pritz.) Uehd. and Wils.

"A very handsome Chinese shrub having long pendulous branche.s
covered with much-wrinkled lanceolate leaves which have the under-
surface covered with down. The berries are small, globular, and
bright scarlet. They are borne in clusters and combined with the
autumn tints of the foliage produce a very pretty effect." (Journal
of the Royal Horticultural Society, vol. 38, p. cclii.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53694.

55084. Cotoneaster sp.

Received as Cotoneaster miirtiflora. for which a place of jjuhiica-
tion has not been foun'l.

55085. Cotoneaster sp.
(M. Vilmorin No. 4690.)

55086. Cotoneaster sp.
(M. Vilmorin No. 5015.)

55087. Deutzia schneideriana laxiflora Rehder. Hydrangeaceie.
(Wilson No. 767.)

A shrub about 6 feet in height from western China. The llowers.
nearly half an inch in length, are borne in broadly pyramidal but rather
loose clusters. (Adapted from darileners' Chronicle of America, vol.
2J,,p.273.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52040.

55088. Deutzia sp. Hydrangeaceae.
(M. Vilmorin No. 7264.)

55089. LiGUSTRUM delavayanum Harlot. 01eace:r. Privet.

(Wilson No. 1290.)

This hardy shrul> was first discovered by Abbe Delavay in the moun-
tains of Yunnan, China. In habit it is prostrate-spreading, except for
a few perfectlv upright branches which rise from the center of the
shrub to a height of about 10 feet. The shining dark-green foliage.
wliich is remarkal)ly pers stent, n minds (,ne of a myrtle and. witli the

38040—23 4

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55071 to 55098— Continued.

white flowers and blue-black fruits, makes this plant a very attractive
ornamental. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p.
601, and from Revue Horticole, vol. 13, p. 4^5.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49677.

55090. Pkunus sp. Amygdalacese. Plum.

Received as Prunus korolkowU, for which a place of publication has
not been found.

55091. Pykacantha sp. Malacese.
(M. Vilmorin No. 6257.)

55092. RiBES METERi TURKESTANicuM Jaucz. GrossulariacesB.

A shrub 3 to 4 feet in height, native to Turkestan, with blunt-pointed
leaves, reddish purple flowers, and deep-purple, shiny, juicy fruits of no
pronounced flavor. (Adapted from E. Janczewski, Monogrophie des
Groseilliers, p. 297.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32761.

55093. RiBES sp. Grossulariacese.

(M. Vilmorin No. 7947.)

55094 and 55095. Rosa omeiensis pteracantha (Franch.) Rehd. and

Wils. Rosacese. Rose.

55094. A shrub 3 to 9 feet tall, with white flowers and red fruits
having usually a shorter stalk than in the type. Very common on
the wind-swept mountain sides of western Szechwan. (Adapted
from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 332.)

For previous introduction, see S. I'. I. No. 53738.

55095. Variety fructu ruhra. A bushy rose about 3 feot in height,
with large oval prickles, small thickly set leaves, solitary single
white flowers, and rather large red fruits. It is native to Yunnan,
China. (Adapted from Vilmorin and Bois, Fruticetum Vilmorinia-
num, p. 99.)

55096. SoRBAKiA ARBOREA suBTOMENTOSA Rehder. Rosacese.

A variety with the lower surfaces of the leaflets densely hairy ; similar
to the type, but with larger flowers. It is native to western Szecliwan,
China, where it forms a shrub up to 20 feet in height with rather small
white flowers. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1,
p. //7.)

55097. SoRBARiA sp. Rosacese.

Received as Sorbaria pallasii grandiflora, for which a place of publica-
tion has not been found.

55098. ViTis DAViDii (Carr.) Foex. Vitacese. Grape.

A luxuriant climber, native to central China, with the young shoots
covered with spiny, somewhat-hooked bristles. The shining dark-green
leaves are heart shaped, toothed, and up to 8 inches in width, and the
fruits are said to be black, about two-thirds of an inch in diameter, and
of pleasant flavor. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in
the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 667, under Vitis armata. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41877.

55099. GossYPiuM sp. Malvaceae. Kidney cotton.

From Yeungkong, Kwangtung. China. Seeds presented by Dr. W. H.
Dobson. Received April 18, 1922.

A kidney cotton with fiber of medium length.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 23

55100 to 55104.

From Kisantu, Belgian Cungo. Seeds presented liy I'^ru J. tlllli.'t, S. .1..
Jardin d'Essais de Kisantu. Received April 1'9, i922.

55100. CoFFEA sp. Rubiacete. Coflfee.
"Coffee-hybrid Le Roy." (Oillet.)

55101. IMusA ARNOiJiiANA Wildein. Mn.sacefP. Banana.

Tlie plant grows to a height of 12 to 15 feet without suckerinK. and
the leaves are about 7 feet in length. The inrtorescenco Is short and
drooping, and the fruits are nearly 4 inches long. Tlie plant Ih native to
the Belgian Congo. (Adapted from FfncccU, The Itdiitiiid. p. 27S.)

55102. PiMENTA OFFICINALIS Lindl. Myrtacew. Allspice.

A small tree, native to tropical America, whose dried, unripe berries
constitute the allspice of commerce. It prefers a hot and rather dry
climate, with alluvial, well-drained soil. .Tamaica is the source of our
supply of allspice at the present time.

For previoiis introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44824.

55103. PsiDiUM sp. iVIyrtacese.
"A small shrub." (Gillet.)

55104. VoANDZEiA suBTERRANEA ( L. ) Thouars. Fahaceje.

A creeping annual leguminous plant which matures its fruits In the
same manner as the peanut, whence its common name " groundnut." It
is native to tropical Africa and is extensively grown in tliat continent,
as well as in other tropical countries, for its edible seed.s.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54704.

55105. Garcinia tinctoria (DC.) W. F. Wiorht. Cliisiaceae.

(G. aaiithocJiyiniis Hook. f. )

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by Gerril 1'. Wilder. Received
April 4, 1922.

Introduced for testing as a stock for the mangosteeii ((Uininin matifin-
stana L. ) .

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40103.

55106 to 55165. Holcus sorghum L. Poaceae. Sorg-hum.

(Sorglmm rulffore Pers. )

From Khartum, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. See<is presented by W. A. Dnvie,
Director of Agriculture, Sudan Government, through H. N. Viiiall. agrono-
mist, Office of Forage-Crop Investigations, United States Department of
Agriculture. Received April, 1922.

" Samples of local varieties collected by the Sudan Department of Agri«ulture

throughout Anglo-Egyptian Sudan in the region tributary to Khartum."
( Vinall. )

55106. Gassahi. 55116. \V(i>J cl Ncbehi.

55107. Feterita. 55117. Vm dliorhrat.

55108. El Medeek cl Abiad. 551 18. Shalloiift rl \affa.

55109. Khamis Wad Gah. 55119. Mofid Mud Fudl.
bbllO. AsfarHomasi. bbl20. Mad Ahtt GuHn.

55111. Kaliko. 55121. BaidclMi:

55112. Gusirl. 55122. Avkolib Gassaf).

55113. Feterita. 55123. Uemaisc.

55114. Hamisi. 55124. KalmAliihcr.

55115. Abu Khammeir. 55125. Jliniii.

24

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55106 to 55165— Continued.
55136. Feterita.

55127. AbuShanab.

55128. BancmTokar.

55129. WadBrageh.

55130. Mogd Abagro Ahind.

55131. NeiliNeili.

55132. ElSafra.

55133. Ahamar.

55134. Shikori.

55135. Kargi.

55136. Abgara.

55137. Kalmn.

55138. Abu Horn eer.

55139. No. 1.5.

55140. Ganie.

55141. El hacherag.

55142. Gnssiri Tokur.

55143. Sha»isham.

55144. Balynni.

55145. Beid el Tor.

55146. Mugood.

55147. Asfar.

55148. WadFahal.

55149. Wad bahana.

55150. WadAkhar.

55151. Nvgood.

55152. No.Z/O.

55153. No. 12.

55154. Hegeira.

55155. Abu Koliga.

55156. No.S.

55157. Abu Tarokish.

55158. Moru.

55159. Naggad Ahiad.

55160. Labenel SJioh.

55161. Ma knag A biad.

55162. Khass.

55163. Waga.

55164. Wad B got a.

55165. Mogd Kliamgan Asfer.

Hibiscus.

55166 to 55211. Hibiscus spp. Malvacea}.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Cuttings secured by Mrs. .7. Rappe Myers, in
Honolulu, and sent in by J. M. Westgate, agronomist in charge, Agri-
cultural Experiment Station. Received March 27 and 30, 1922. Quoted
notes by Mrs. Myers, unless otherwise stated.

The Chinese hibiscus is one of the most popular and useful decorative plants
of tropical gardens and is cosmopolitan in its distribution. Probably in no
other region, however, has so extensive a series of choice horticultural forms
been brought together as in Hawaii. In most parts of the Tropics only two
or three varieties are seen, usually the single scarlet and the double scarlet.
In recent years some excellent sorts have been distributed by Florida nursery-
men, yet it is felt that much more can and should be done to popularize the
newer delicately colored varieties, and toward this end the following collection
has been secured in Honolulu by Mrs. .7. Rappe Myers. They should prove
of real value in southern Florida and in Porto Rico, the Canal Zone, and the
American Tropics generally.

" Most of these varieties are the productions of Gerrlt P. Wilder."

55166 to 55192. "Collected March 11, 1922."

55166 to 55170. "Collected in Mrs. George Sherman's garden."

55166. Hibiscus syriacus L.

"(No. 1.) A lavender variety; originally from Japan."

55167. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 2.) Single pink, shading white to the center."

55168. Hibiscus sp.
"(No. .S.) Single orange."

55169. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 4.) Single, light pink."

55170. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 5.) 'Laurita Sherman.'"

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 25

55166 to 55211— Continued.

55171. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 6.) A most beautiful, sinfilp. ImlT vuii«'ly fnoii Mrs. W.
Woon's garden."

55172. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 7.) Fringed single red. From Hiiugli's pirdiMi."

55173. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 8.) A red-and-pink Fuchsia variety from Mrs. Roku's gar-
den."

55174. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 9.) Buff, single, with red center ; from Helen Rosa's garden."

55175. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 10.) Single and double, light yellow; from Country Club
grounds."

55176 to 55179. " From John Walker's garden."

55176. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 11.) Single, buff, light-red center."

55177. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 12.) 'Agnes Gault ' variet.v."

55178. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 13.) Double yellow."

55179. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 14.) ' Mrs. Hassinger.' "
55180 to 55182. "From Mr. Anderson's garden."'

55180. Hibiscus sp.
"(No. 15.) Double red."

55181. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 16.) Bright red; double."

55182. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 17.) Largest, single white."
55183 to 55192. " From L. A. Thurston's garden."

55183. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 18.) Single, reddish mahogany banded in cream."

55184. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 19.) Single, rose pink; very fine."

55185. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 20.) Single, corn color, deep-red center."

55186. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 21.) Cerise pink, single."

55187. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 22.) Single, lavender buff."

55188. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 23.) Single, orange, crimson center."

55189. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 24.1 Double. Ameriran Beautv shnde."

26 SEEDS AKD PLANTS IMPORTED.

55166 to 55211— Continued.

55190. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 25.) Single, flame red."

55191. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 26.) Single, orange pink."

55192. Hibiscus sp.

•• ( No. 27. ) Double, cerise."
55193 to 55211. "Collected March 14. 1922."

55193 to 55207. "From Gerrit P. Wildcr's ganicn."

55193. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 28.) 'Nora Swanzy Sport.' unnamed, single, copper
colored."

55194. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 29.) Single, yellow with red center; not named."

55195. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 30.) Double yellow. Very difficult to grow: no name."

55196. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 31.) ' Lita Wight ' or ' Jamaica." Single yellow."

55197. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 32.) 'Queen Kashumanu.' Single, salmon pink and
orange."

55198. Hibiscus sp.

" ( No. 33. ) ' Nora Swanzy.' Single, copper colored."

55199. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 34.) 'Auata Focke." Single, lavender."

55200. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 35.) ' Lillian Nordica.' Single, pink with white center."

55201. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 36.) ' Lillian Wilder.' • Single pink."

" Strong growth, erect, freely branching, light-gray bark,
brownish twigs. Leaves ovate, serrate, slightly pubescent, shiny,
dark green, 2 to 3J inches wide. 3i to .jj inches long, petiole 2
inches. Flower 7 inches wide, delicate crimson pink with darker
veins and crimson eye ; column crimson. 3* inches ; peduncle 2i
inches: bracts six to eight, slender, spreading, green. Some-
times self-seeds; crosses freely." (E. V. Wilcox and V. .<?. Holt,
Haicaii Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin No. 29, p. 38.)

55202. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. .37.) ' Helen Kimball.' Single."

55203. Hibiscus sp.

" ( No. 38. ) ' Wilhelmina Tenny.' Single, orange yellow."

55204. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 39.) Hybrid; almost double."

55205. Hibiscus sp.

" No. 40. ) Hybrid ; cross between white and pink."

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 27

55166 to 55211— Continued.

55206. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 41.) Yellow sin;,'k'."'

55207. Hiuiscus sp.
"(No. 42.) Plybrid."

55208. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 43.) Sinulo, li.i.'lit |>iiik; lioni I'uiialiDU srhool ^M-oiiml.s."

55209. Hibiscus sp.

" (No. 44.) Single coral; Umii runahou sci>ool Krouml.s."

55210. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 45.) 'Eleanor Atherton.' S n..,'le. li-ht piiiU ; Iroiii l\ ('.
Aflierton's garden."

55211. Hibiscus sp.

"(No. 46.) Double cerise from Frank Atherlou"s gurdcii."

55212 to 55245.

From Gilscliiu, Bohemia. Czechoslovakia. IMants prest-ulcd hy Josef
Mazanek. Received June 10, 1920. Nunil)ered June. 1022.

These Czechoslovakian varieties of apples and pears are introduced for the
use of specialists in this counti\v.

55212 to 55232. Malus sylvestris Mill. Malaceae. Apple.

(Pyriis malus L.)

55212. (No. 1.) Ananasovd reneta {Reinette Ananas).

55213. (No. 2.) Citronov6 zinmi (Citron d'hiver).

55214. (No. 3.) derven^ tvrd6 [Cousinotte rouge d'hircr).

55215. (No. 4.) Ilolovouske malinove (Raspberry apple I'nmi Holo-
vous ) .

55216. (No. 5.) Mazdnkovo malinov6 (Raspberry apple of .Mr. Maza-
nek).

55217. (No. 6.) Kminovd reneta (Reincitc du fniiada).

55218. (No. 7.) A'ofena reneta {Rcinettc (jrise fntnraixc).

55219. (No. S.) Limhurski (La Limhonnjeoise).

55220. (No. 9.) Mi§cnsk4 (Edelborsdorfer).

55221. (No. 10.) Panenske (Rothrr JitiKjfern Apfel).

55222. (No. 11.) Parmena zlatd (Reine de Reincttcs).

55223. (No. 12.) Prince Albert {Lane's Prince Albert).

55224. (No. 13.) Reneta Pom felie (Rchwtle dc I'omphcHa).

55225. (No. 14.) Rehtdd soudkovity {Prinzenapfel, i'omme melon).

55226. (No. 15.) Strymka (Gros-Bohn).

55227. (No. 16.) ^alove (Cardinal blanc flambaut).

55228. (No. 17.) Sampat'iska reneta (Rehutte blanche de Cham-
pagne).

55229. (No. 18.) §mitbergrora reneta (Switbcrger's Reinettc).

55230. (No. 19.) ^tetinsk^ (Stetting Rouge).

55231. (No. 20.) Ha glee Crab.

55232. (No. 21.) Holovouske malinov^ (Raspberry apple from Holo-
vous ) .

28

SEEDS AXD PLANTS i:kIPORTED.

55212 to 55245—

55233 to 55245,

55233. (No.

55234. (No.

55235. (No.

55236. (No.

55237. (No.

55238. (No.

55239. (No.

55240. (No.

55241. (No.

55242. (No.

55243. (No.

55244. (No.

55245. (No.

Continued.

, Pybus communis L. Malacese. Pear.

2.) Amanlisova m4s1ovka {Beurr4 d'Amnalis).
4.) Avranska (Bonne Louise d'Avranches).
6.) Anansica ceskd (Bohemian ananas pear).

9.) Dielovfi (Beurre Diel).

11.) Kozacka Stutgartskd {Rousselet de Stuttgart).

12.) Kfivice (Beurre Clairgeau).

13 ) Pastornice {Poire de Cure).

15.) President Mas.

16.) Pstruzka (Forellc).

17.) Solanka.

18.) Wienskd {Triomphe de Vienne).

19.) Hardenpontova {Bcurr^ Hardenpont).

20.) Ratajskd.

55246 to 55252. Musa paradisiaca sapie>'tu5i (L.) Kimtze. Mu-

sacese. Banana.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Shoots presented by Willis T. Pope, horticul-
turist, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 10,
1922.

55246. (No. 4490.) Chamaluco. The plant is from 10 to 15 feet in
height with medium-sized leaves ; when grown in fertile soil the
bunches of fruit are rather large. There are two types — one with
green and the other with gray fruits. The greater part of these fruits
are eaten cooked at the time when other varieties are ripe. (Adapted
from Bulletin 25, Departamento de Agricultura y Trabajo, Porto Rico,
p. 19.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 19303.

55247. "(No. 4489.) Ice Cream. This banana is said to have been
introduced into the Hawaiian Islands from the Malay region of Asia.
It was first grown at the Hawaii Station, Honolulu, in 1900. offshoots
having been obtained from William Chamberlain, of Honolulu.

" Description of the plant : A 1-year old clump grown from a single
offshoot usually consists of 8 or 10 plants, varying from a size suit-
able for transplanting up to full-grown plants maturing fruit. The
average height of the full-grown plant is about 20 feet. Each mature
plant usually has 10 or 12 light-green leaves at one time. The trunk
is light green with parts of the outer leaf s^heaths varying from
light green to dark brown. The light brown often has a slight tinge
of pink. The leaf blades are shiny light green above with a frosty
lighter green below, due to a powdery bloom which does not rub off
easily. The young leaves often have the under side of the midrib
tinged with pink. Small offshoots have leaves with both margin and
midrib of a delicate pink. The bases of the petioles of the larger
leaves have abrasionlike marks of brown to dark brown such as are
not uncommon on older plants of several other varieties.

" Fruit : The bunch of the Ice Cream variety is medium in size,
varying in weight from 30 to 60 pounds. In color it is strikingly
different from most other yellow bananas. It has a whitish or bluish
green color before maturity, which is due to the powdery bloom cov-
ering the entire fruit. This powdery bloom remains quite evident
after the yellowing and full ripening of the fruit. The bananas usually
ripen irregularly on the bunch. After ripening, the bananas very soon

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 29

55246 to 55252— Continued.

become soft and have a tendency to fall from tlio hundi. Tlio hands
of bananas are usually seven or ei^'lit n number and average about
14 bananas to tlie hand. Eacli frnit is from o to 7 indies in Icnuth
and from 2 to 2^ inches in diameter, with a weijrht of 7 im- s ounces.
The skin of the ripe fruit is of medium thickiu'ss. ami tender, and
separates, leaving a portion of its inner lininR on I lie i)Ulp of the fruit
when peeled. The pulji is rather spon?iy ancl white or creamy white
in color, suggestive of ice cream, hence Its name. Tho thivor is
slightly tart and applelike." (I'upe.)

55248. "(>.o. 4499.) lUolciut. The plant s of low frrnvvth. uiMliiips iib(»ut
9 feet to the top of the leaves as an averajje. The petioles are rather
stout, light green with pink on the edges; leaves sliglitly limnT-.e
colored on the under surface wb.eu young. The liuiich is intl.or sm: II.
The fruits are ari-anged loosely and stand out almost at right angles
from the axis of the bunch. The skin of immature fruits i«* light
green, turning to yellow before ripening. The form of the fruit is
angular; when thoroughly ripe. Iieginning to turn black, it is reu'arded
as one of the best of tiie native l>ananas for eating raw. It is als<i
good for cooking. The flesh is pink." (7. E. Iliiffiiiiy. /'.•'"(■tin 7,
Hanaii Agricultural Experiment Station.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 220(»4.

55249. "(No. 4731.) Komi MaiamniiJc or Mimiunni. a.-; it i- soni.'Iliiies
called, is, I believe, the best cooking banana in these islands, and I
believe it has commercial possibilities in a locality like Kona, where
much good land may be had with sufficient rainfall, little wind, and
rich soil overlying a most favorable underdrainage." (Pope.)

55250. "(No. 4497.) Largo. Introduced into Hawaii froju .Xfexico. The
plant is of medium height, and the fruits, borne in long-stemmed
bunches, have buttery pinkish flesh of fair flavor." (J. E. Ifiijfjimt,
Bulletin 7, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station.)

55251. "(No 4495.) Porto Rico. This variety was introduced from
Porto Rico by the Hawaii station in 1904.

"Description of the plant: Average height about 2ri feet. Mature
trunks become about 10 or 12 inches in diameter at the base. Each
trunk supports 10 or 12 green leaves about 12 feet long. The color of
the trunk sheaths varies from a shade of pink to dark brown. The
color of the leaves is dull green above and light green below, with
abrasionlike markings at the base of the petioles where they begin to
extend from the sheath.

" Description of the fruit : The bunch is small to medium in size,
weighing 25 to 40 pounds, and usually consists of five or six hands.
The banana is smooth wdth angle ridges not prominent, apex or bli.ssom
end somewhat beaked, and not well filled, even on bunches which show
plump fruit from good culture. The skin is bright yellow and peels
well when fruit is ripe. The flesh is liglit yellow and rather .luicy.
sweet, with a pleasant flavor somewhat like that of the apple. The
fruit ripens uniformly and holds well on the bunch.

" The Poi'to Rico is a very desirable banana for growing in the home
garden, as most of its qualities are such as are desired in a fresh
fruit for home use." {Pope.)
55252 "(No. 4492.) Red Cuban. This is the proper name of the large.'Jt
sized varietv of the various red bananas; large both as to plant and
fruit A well-grown bunch has 8 to 10 hands and individual lingers of
from 2 to 2* inches in diameter. This is the red banana of commerce."
(Goldsmith H. Williams, Crescent City, Fla.)

38040—23 5

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55253 to 55366.

From Neston, Cheshire, England. Seeds presented by A. K. BuUey. Re-
ceived April 20, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Bulley, unless otherwise
stated.

" Collected by Dr. F. Kingdon Ward in Szechwan, China."

55253. Androsace spinulifeba (Franch.) Kunth. Primulaceae,

"(No. 4042.) An erect plant with rose-pink flowers."

A hairy alpine plant with narrowly oval leaves and a scape up to 8
inches high bearing heads of purplish flowers. It is native to the moun-
tains of central China. (Adapted from Engler. Das Pftanzenrcich, vol.

22, p. m.)

55254. Andeosace sp. Primulaceae.
"(No. 43SS.) Rose pink, darker eye."

55255. Anemone eupicola Cambess. Ranunculaceae.

"(No. 4276.)"

A robust Chinese anemone about a foot in height which produces an
abundance of showy flowers that are pure white with the outer sepals
rosy lilac. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 79, p. 272.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 38999.

55256. Campanula sp. Campanulacefe.
"(No. 4605.) A dwarf plant with violet flowers."

55257. Campanula sp. Campanulacese.
"(No. 4805.) A plant with pale-blue flowers."

55258. Caeagana sp. Fabacese.
"(No. 4147.) Flowers sulphur yellow."

55259. CaPuDamine sp. Brassicaceae.

"(No. 4483.) Collected at 13.000 to 14.000 feet altitude. A plant grow-
ing a foot high with fragrant purple flowers."

55260. Clematis sp. Ranunculaceae.
"(No. 4585.) Purple flowers with silver stamens."

55261. Clematis sp. Ranunculaceae.
"(No. 4877.) Clusters of straw-yellow flowers."

55262. CoDONOPsis sp. Campanulaceae.
"(No. 4446.) A plant 15 inches in height with purple flowers."

55263. CoDONOPsis sp. Campanulacese.

"(No. 4618.) Collected at 13.000 to 14,000 feet elevation. A plant
8 to 12 inches high with pale lavender-blue flowers."

55264. Cremanthodium sp. Asteracese. ]
"(No. 4210.) A plant with nodding purple flowers."

55265. Cremanthodium sp. Asteracese. S
"(No. 4619.) Sulphur-colored flowers." ^

55266. Cremanthodium sp. Asteracese. ''
" Nodding yellow flowers."

55267. Ceepis sp. Cichoriacese.
"Collected at 13,000 feet elevation."

55268. Cynoglossum sp. Boraginacea;.
"(No. 4093.) A plant with deep-blue flowers."

tti

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1022. 31

55253 to 55366— Continued.

55269. Delphinium sp. Ranunculacete. Larkspur.
"(No. 4570.)"

55270. Deutzia sp. H.vdransoacoir.

"(No. 4537.) A plant with white flowers."

55271. Drab.v sp. Brassicaceaj.

"(No. 4150.) Tufted golden yellow flower.s."

55272. EuoNYMUs sp. Celastracese.

"(No. 4526.) A plant growing from 10 to 15 feet in height."

55273. Fbitillakia sp. Liliaceoe.

"(No. 4030.) Flowers dull yellowish green, spotted and speckled
with chocolate."

55274 to 55279. Gentiana spp. Gentianacese.

55274. Gentiana detonsa Rottb.

"(No. 4757.)"

A gentian native to the cold regions of northeastern Asia, with a
very short stem and oblong leaves arranged more or loss in n basal
rosette. The flowers, borne singly, are deep blue with the corolla
lobes wavy at the tips. (Adapted from Turczuninow, Flora liaica-
lensirDahurica, No. 13, p. 322.)

55275. Gentiana sp.

"(No. 4637.) Deep-blue flowers."

55276. Gentiana sp.

"(No. 4859.) Bright-blue flowers; plant more or less prostrate."

55277. Gentiana sp.

"(No. 4941.) Steel-blue flowers."

55278. Gentiana sp.

"(No. 4968.) Bright-violet flowers."

55279. Gentiana sp.

"(No. 4992.) Yiolet flowers."

55280. Hedychtum sp. Zinziberacese.

"(No. 3792.) A plant growing 6,000 to 7,000 feet above A-lu-shih."

55281. Hemeeocallis sp. Liliaceae.

"(No. 4776.) A plant 8 to 12 inches in height with fawn-orange
flowers."

55282. Incarvillea sp. Bignoniacea?.

"(No. 4197.) A tall plant with sulphur-yellow flowers."
55283 to 55292. Iris spp. Iridacere. Iris.

55283. Iris sp.

55284. Iris sp.
"(No. 3791.)"

55285. Ir.TS sp.

"(No. 4025.) Deep-violet, almost black, flowers."

55286. Iris sp.

"(No. 4073.) A dwarf plant with violet flowers ; collected at 13,000
to 14,000 feet elevation."

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55253 to 55366— Continued.

55287. Iris sp.

"(No. 4101.) Lemon and black crests."

55288. Iris sp.

"(No. 4193.) Collected at 13,000 feet elevation.'^

55289. Ibis sp.

"(No. 4243.) Violet fold markings on falls."

55290. Iris sp.

"(No. 4433.) Slate-blue flowers."

55291. Iris sp.

"fXn. 44.34.) Violet fold markiiifis."

55292. Ibis sp.

"(No. 5000a.) Collected at 9,000 to 10,000 feet elevation."
55293 to 55295. LiLiuii spp. Liliaceae. Lily^

55293. LiLiUM sp.

"(No. 4074.) Solitary nodding canary-coiored flowers."

55294. LrLnTM sp.

"(No. 4242.) Plant 3 to 4 feet high with pale-purple flowers."

55295. LiLruM sp.

"(No. 4245.) Flowers brownish yellow with trumpets finely
spotted over a white ground."

55296. LoNiCEBA sp. Caprifoliacese. Honeysuckle.
"(No. 4134.) Large, scarlet, translucent fruits."

55297. LoNicEBA sp. Caprifoliacese. Honeysuckle.
"(No. 4192.) A plant 6 to 10 inches high with pale-purple flowers."

55298. Lychnis sp. Silenacese.

"(No. 4236.) Very small white or pinkish flowers; calyx bladdery,
pale green striped with chocolate."

55299. Lychnis sp. Silenacese.

"(No. 4964.) A dwarf plant with pale purplish pink flowers."

55300 to 55304. Meconopsis spp. Papaverace.'B.

55300. Meconopsis aculeata Royle.

"(No. 4171.)" A biennial Himalayan plant with hairy stems and
rosettes of blunt-pointed leaves. The flowers, bright blue with
golden yellow throats, are borne in spikelike racemes, the flowers
opening from the top of the raceme downward. (Adapted from
The Garden, vol. 15, p. 226.)

55301. Meconopsis PBiiitrLiNA Prain.

"(No. 4008.)"

A plant found in stony places in the eastern Himalayas, at 12,000
to 14,000 feet altitude. The leaves are narrow and the flowers
bright blue. (Adapted from An^tals of Botany, vol. 20, p. 350.)

55302. Meconopsis pseudointegbifolia Prain.

'■(No. 4169.)" A stemless hairy plant from .southwest Tibet,
China, with narrow leaves and 1-flowered scapes ; the flowers are
bright yellow and up to 3 inches in diameter. (Adaptetl from Annals
of Botany, vol. 20, p. 353.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51750.

APRIL 1 TO Jl'NE 30, 1922. 33

55253 to 55366— Continued.

55303. Meconopsis sp.

"(No. 41G4.) A plant firowiiifj n foot hi^li. with .^ky-l»hir i:<iw«T8."

55304. Meconopsis sp.

"(No. 4640.) Violet flowers."

55305. Oreocharis sp. Gesneriaccsp.
"(No. 3995.) Yellow drooping flowers."

55306. Phlomis sp. iMentliacefp.
"(No. 4644.) Pale-pink flowers."

55307. PiCEA sp. Pinacefp. Spi-uce.

"(No. 3954.) A graceful tree 50 feet in height, growing nt 9.000 to
11.000 feet altitude."

55308 to 55351. Primitt^a spp. Prinuilacejp. Primrose.

55308. Primula beli.a Franch.

"fN(i. 4082.) Violet or purple flowers."

In damp, sandy, mountain pasture land on the Mekong-Salwin
D vide, western Yunnan, China, this attractive primrose was origi-
nally collected. It is little more than 2 inches in height, hut hears
heautiful pale-rose or deep hluish rose flowers with greenisii wiiito
eyes, fairly fragrant. (Adapted from Notes from the Royal HoUinic
Garden, Edinburgh, vol. J/, p. 225.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. 48353.

55309. Primula blattariformis Franch.

"(No. 4520.)"

A primrose from limestone regions in Yunnan, China ; in general
appearance it resembles the smooth mullein, VcrhuHcum hlnttnria,
hence its name. The leaves form a close rosette, and the lilac flowers
are borne in spikelike racemes. (Adapted from Journal of the lioyal
Horticultural Society, vol. 39, p. lJi5.)

55310. Primula BRE^•TF0LIA Forrest.

"(No. 4173.)"

From a rosette of bright-green, oblong leaves r ses a purplish
scape which ends in a cluster of a half tloztn or more drooping
flowers ; each has a dark-purple calyx and a fringed, blue-purple
corolla. The plant is native to Yunnan. China. (.\(lapted from
Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 57, p. 201.)

55311 and 55312. Primula dryadifolia Franch.

A somewhat shrubby Chinese primrose with small leaves and
large, drooping, rose-colored flowers with djirk-piirpk' bracts.
(Adapted from Journal of the Royal HortU ultural Society, vol.
39. p. 165.)

For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 48359.

55311. "(No. 4100.)" 55312. "(No. 4109.)"

55313 and 55314. Primula malvacea Frandi.

A primrose from the mountains of Yunnan. China, den.sely covered
with short hairs, with bright -green leaves about 3 inches in length
and thick scapes wliich bear two or three umlieis of reddisli (lowers.
(Adapted from Enylcr, Dan I'flanzenrnrh. vol. 22. p. 26.)

55313. "(No. 4351.)" 55314. "(No. 4181.)"

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

55253 to 55366— Continued.

55315 to 55319. Primula muscabioides Hemsl.

A pi'imrose with rather fleshy light-sreen leaves 4 or .5 inches
in length. The scapes, twice as lung as the leaves, bear the lieads
of deep purple-blue or almost violet tlowers. The plant inhabits
moist open places on the edges of forests in Yunnan, China.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Maga::ine, pi. 8168.)

55315. "(No. 4436.)" 55318. "(No. 4225.)"

55316. "(No. 4180.)" 55319. "(No. 4748.)"

55317. "(No. 4077.)"

55320 to 55332. Primula nivalis Pall.

This species is found in every part of the world where primroses
grow excepting South America : it varies considerably according to
its geographic location. The rather thick, ribbon-shaped leaves
are often coated with silver or golden meal, and the flowers, usually
blue or purple hut sometimes white, are borne in large clusters.
(Adapted from the Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, vol.
39, p. 160.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48369.

55320. " Deep Tyrian purple with an eye almost black."

55321 and 55322. "(No. 4055.)"

55323 and 55324. "(No. 4080.)"

55325. "(No. 4141.)"

55326 and 55327. " ( No. 4176. ) "

55328to 55330. "(No. 4385.)"

55331. "(No. 4911.)"

55332. "(NO.5000K.)"

55333 and 55334. Primula poissoni Franch.

"(No. 4024.)"

A stout, smooth Chinese primrose with rigid, leathery, oblong,
pale-green leaves 2 or 3 inches long and a solitary flower stalk
which bears one or more whorls of pink flowers. (Adapted from
Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 7216.)

55335 and 55336. Primula secuxdiflora Franch.

"(No. 4175.)"

This is one of the finest Chinese primroses ; it is a native of the
Likiang Mountains in nortliwestern Yunnan, China, where it ascends
almost to snow level, 15,000 feet above the sea. On the lower
plateaus, at 11,500 feet altitude, this plant forms dense colonies with
scapes up to 14 inches in height. The fragrant flowers are a beau-
tiful shade' of deep crimson, faintly tinged with purple, and droop
gracefully from the scapes. The calyxes are ruddy purple, marked
with white lines along the margins. (Adapted from Gardener.<^'
Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 51, p. 281.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48375.

55337 and 55338. Primula sikkimensis Hook.

A robust primrose from rather wet situations in the Himalayas
at altitudes of 12,000 to 17,000 feet. It sends up strong flower
stems a foot or two in height, which bear numerous bell-shaped pale-
yellow fragrant flowers. This species is hardy in England. (Adapted
from Robinson, Engliah Flower Garden, p. 789.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48378.

55337. "(No. 4930.)" 55338. "(No. 4179.)"

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 35

55253 to 55366— Continued.

55339. Trimula sinopurpurea Balf. f.

"(No. 41S1.)"

This is one of the most striking primroses of the niralU gmup.
It is native to Yunnan, China, and is a sti>ut herljaceons plant
usually about 4 inches hiiili. The narrow leaves arc lliitily papery,
with yellow mealy lower surfaces, and the stout scapes hnir deep-
violet flowers. (Adapted from Vurtin's Botanical Mainizim, ;//.
8777.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48379.

55340. Piusiur.A vincifloua Franch.

"(No. 4172.)"'

A x'ather tall Chinese primrose, sometimes over a foot in lieii;lit.
with beautiful llowei's of a deep indigo-purple shade; the calyx tube
is yellowish at the liase. In its native home it arrows In masses of
20 to oO plants in one clump. (Adapted from ll(inlencrn' Chinnirli:,
3d ser., vol. 46, p. SU-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48381.

55341. PRiistuLA sp.

"(No. 3920.) Flowers pinkish crimson with a yellow eye."

55342. Primula sp.

"(No. 3951.) Orange-colored flowers."

55343 and 55344. Primula sp.

"(No. 5000 J.) A plant growing at 8,000 feet altitude, with
purplish crimson flowers."

55345. Primula sp. 55348. Primula sp.
"(No. 4445.)" "(No. 4181.)"

55346. Primula sp. 55349. Primula sp.
"(No. 422.5.)" "(No. 4174.)"

55347. Primula sp. 55350. Primula sp.
"(No. 427.5.)" "(No. 4081.)"

55351. Primula sp. s

"A plant 8 to 10 inches high, growing at 9,000 to 10.000 feei
altitude."

55352. Pykola sp. Pyrolacese.

"(No. 4262.) Cream-colored flowers."

55353. Rheum sp. Polygonacese.
"(No. 3794.)"

55354 to 55359. Rhododendron spp. Ericaceae.

55354. Rhododendron sp.

55355. Rhododendron sp.

"(No. 4160.) A snowy white, dwarf alpine plant."

55356. Rhododendron sp.

"(No. 4170.) Bell-shaped, lemon flowers."

55357. Rhododendron sp.

"(No. 4177.) A plant 6 to 8 feet in height ; flowers pink with dark
spots."

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55253 to 55366— Continued.

55358. Rhododendron sp.

"(No. 4456.) A bush 2 to 3 feet in height."

55359. Rhododendron sp.

"(No. 4486.) A plant 5 feet in height."
55360 to 55364. Saxifraga spp. Saxifragaceae.

55360. Saxifraga sp.

"A yellow variety found in woods."

55361. Saxifraga sp.

55362. Saxifraga sp.

"(No. 4628.) Orange-colored flowers; plant 6 to 9 inches ia
height."

55363. Saxifraga sp.

"(No. 4654.) Flowers yellow."

55364. Saxifraga sp.

"(No. 4905.) A plant 6 to 9 inches in height with chocolate-
colored flowers."
65365. SwERTiA sp. Gentianacere.

"(No. 4977.) A plant 2 to 4 inches high."
55366. Veratrum sp. Melanthiacese.

"(No. 4832.) An erect plant 12 to 15 inches in height with violet
flowers."

55367. CucuRBiTA pepo L. Cucurbitaceae. Squash.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived May 8, 1922.

The " Naples squash " has trailing stems, usually about 10 feet long, and dull-
green leaves with grayish white veins and spots. The cylindrical fruit is up to
2 feet in length, with smooth dark-green skin which becomes yellow when the
fruit is ripe. The orange-colored flesh is abundant and sweet. This variety
is very productive, and the fruit is of excellent quality, keeps well, but ripens
rather late. (Adapted from Robinson, The Vegetable Garden, p. 326.)

55368. Trifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Lodi, Italy. Seeds purchased from Consorzio Agrario Cooperative
Lodigiano, through William H. Stevenson, International Agricultural In-
stitute, Rome, Italj'. Received May 8, 1922.

Introduced for cultural experiments and comparison with American-grown
varieties.

55369. Crotalaria juncea L. Fabacese. Sunn hemp.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Seeds presented by J. M. Westgate, agronomist
in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 9, 1922.

Introduced for testing as a green manure, for which purpose it is used in
India. It is, however, also used in that country as a fiber plant and as a
catch crop.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43502.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 37

55370 and 55371. Rubus spp. Rosaceae.

From Sitka, Alaska. Plants and roots presented bf/ C. C. GeorReson.
agronomist in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Recelvetl Mav
17, 1922.

Introduced for cultural and breeding experiments.

55370. KUBUS CHAMAEMORUS L. Cloudberry.

The cloudberry is of circumpolar distribution, and the edible yellow-
ish fruits are much prized by natives of the Antic rc^rlons. Tlie plant
is creeping in habit and is frequently found in peat bogs.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 24379.

55371. Rubus spectabtlis Pursh. Salmon berry.

The sahnon berry is a native of northwestern North America from
California to Alaska; it is a vigorous plant with caue.s 5 to 10 feet
in length and large, conical, salmon-colored fruits.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 23452.

55372. Lapageria rosea Ruiz and Pav. Liliacea). Copihue.

From Angol, Ciiile. Seeds purchased from F. L. Crou.se, Instltuto Agric-
ola Bunster, Angol. Received May 19, 1922.

" CopiJiuc. This, the national flower of Chile, has been occasionally grown
in northern greenhouses, where it creates a genuine .sensation wlien in b'ooni.
It is a climbing plant of slow growth, with slender, wiry stems and briglit-
■crimsorf tubuhir flowers about 3 inches in length. In .southern ("bile huge
bunches of these blos.soms are brought to the railway stations and sold to
passing travelers. The plant requires an acid soil." (Wilson I'ojxnoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54621.

65373 and 55374. Juglans spp. Juglandacea^. Walnut.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nuts presented by D. S. Bullock, agricul-
tural commissioner. Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates. Received
May 13, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Bullock.

55373. Juglans sp.

" From the eastern foothills of the Andes at Limoncito, Rio Blanco, or
Iruya, Province of Salta. Collected in August, 1921, by A. G. Maddren."

55374. .TuGLANS sp.

" From the Sierra de Lumbrera, a well-watered small mountain range
just east of the Andes, in the Department of Metan, Province of Salta.
The ' Nogal ' trees grow along the small creeks at an altitude of 3,000
to 4,000 feet. Collected by D. S. Birkett."

55375 to 55398.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Presented by Government Seed Control. Re-
ceived May 11, 1922. Quoted notes by Dr. A. S. liitclii-..<k. i>i^ the
United States Department of Agriculture.
The Danish Government, in cooperation with the seed growers of Denmark, is
conducting extensive tests of commercial crops of value for cultivation there.
These seeds are selections of some of their more promising varieties.

55375. Alopecubus pratensis L. Poaceje. Meadow foxtail.
(No. 40.) "Meadow foxtail is sometimes used as a meadow grass In

the eastern United States. It is recommended for mixtures on moist soil,
being nutritious and producing early forage. It Is an erect grass 2 to 3
feet tall."

38 SEEDS A:srD plants imported.

55375 to 55398— Continued.

55376. Anthyllis vtjlnekakia L. Fabacefe. Kidney vetch.

(No. 32.) A perennial herb found throughout Europe, northern Africa,
and Asia, which is grown for sheep fodder and is particularly recom-
mended for lime soils. In Norway it is native as far north as 70°.
(Adapted from Von Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 48.)

55377. Arrhenatheeum elatius (L.) Mert. and Koch. Poacese.
(A. aveyiaceum Beauv. )

(No. 37.) "This is occasionally cultivated in humid regions in the
United States as a meadow grass ; it is a fairly satisfactory forage grass."

55378. AvENA SATivA L. Poacese. Oats.
(No. 49.)

55379 and 55380. Beta vulgaris L. Chenopodiacese. Beet.

55379. (No. 44.) 55380. (No. 45.) Sugar beet.

55381. Brassica napus L. Brassicacese. Bape.
(No. 47.)

55382. Dactylis glomebata L. Poaceffi. Orchard grass.

(No. 36.) "A well-known meadow and pasture grass, cultivated in the
humid regions of the United States."

55383. Daucus carota L. Apiaceae. Carrot.
(No. 46.) '

55384. Festuca duritsclla L. Poacepe. Hard fescue.

(No. 39.) " This grass, rare in America, is used in mixtures for lawns,
especially for sterile or stony soil."

55385. Festuca elatior L. Poaceae. Meadow fescue.

(No. 38.) " Meadow fescue is cultivated for hay and pasture in humid
regions of the United States."

55386. Hordeum distichon palmella Harlan. Poaceai. Barley.
(No. 50.)

55387. LoLiUM multiflorum Lam. PoaceJB. Italian rye-grass.
(No. 35.)

55388. Lotus cobniculatus L. Fabacere.

(No. 31.) An excellent fodder, and considered a valuable element in
meadows and pastures in Australia and Tasmania, where it is native.
(Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Aiistralia, p. ISJf.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48634,

55389. :Medicago lupulixa L. Fabacese. Black medic.
(No. 30.)

55390. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.
(No. 29.)

55391. Notholcus lanatus (L. ) Nash. Poacese. Velvet grass.
(Holcus lanatus L. )

(No. 43.) "Velvet gi-ass has value as a meadow grass on mo'.st
sandy or sterile soil where other grasses will not thrive. It is an
erect grass 2 to 3 feet tall."

55392. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.
(No. 33.)

55393. PoA pratensis L. Poaceae, Kentucky bluegrass.
(No. 42.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 39

55375 to 55398— Continued.

55394. PoA TKUTiAOs L. Pouceoe. Rough-stalked meadow grass.

(No. 41.) A grass with steins (leruinl)i'iit lit the Icise. .Vot only tlie
stems but also the leaves and sheaths are ver.v roURh. The itaniclo Is
2 to .5 inches long.

55395. Secale cekeale L. Poacese. Rye.
(No. 48.)

55396. Trifolium hybridum L. Fabaceje. Alsike clover.
(No. 28.)

55397. Trifolium pratense L. Fabacese. Red clover.
(No. 26.)

55398. Trifolium repens L. Fabacese. White clover.
(No. 27.)

55399 to 55404. Cucumis melo L. Cucurbitacea". Muskmelon.

From Lucknow. Uuite<l Prnvinces. India. Si.i^'ds picscnifd h.v F. H.
•Tohnson. superintendent, Government Hort cultural Ciirdcns. lU-celved
Ma.v 9. 1922.

Seeds of six distinct varieties of Kharbusa (melons).

55399. Chitta. 55400. Khurra.

55401 and 55402. Safada. This is perhaps tlio finest of Indian melon.s
and is grown in sandy loam along river banks. It is the size of a
ver.v large orange, flattened at both ends, and white inside and out.
(Adapted from M'ait, Commercial Prod nets of India, />. 'lAR.)

55401. Safada {hig). 55402. Sfl/flr/a (Mandyaon).

55403. f^arda. A fine variety cultivated in India, originally introduced
from Kabul, Afghanistan, for the wealthy natives of the I'un.iab. The
seeds of this melon are distiugiiished by their very large f-iz*.
(Adapted from MaomUlan, Handbook of Tropical Cardcnxnfi and
Planting, p. 1.56.)

55404. Mixed.

55405. Amaranthus viridis L. Amaranthacese.

From Antigua, Leeward Islands. Seeds presented by Edwin .\. Thompson,
junior assistant, Imperial Department of Agriculture. Received May
16, 1922.

" I obtained this variety recently in Montserrat ; the seeds were from locally
grown plants of a special type of West Indian spinach, which is an undoubted
acquisition. The plant becomes about 5 feet in height, and during it.s early
growth the leaves are large, about the size of a dessert plate. During the re-
cent extreme drought in Antigua I have been able to have a side dish of this
vegetable at least twice a week." (Thompson.)

55406 and 55407. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacca\ Potato.

From Galicia, Austria. Tubers purchased from Heinrich Dotkowski A:
Son. Received May 18, 1922.

55406. " Petronins. This variety is fairly vigorous in growth and the
plants are large, compact, and healthy with strong erert medium
green stems. The leaves are medium to large and rather dark green ;
the flowers are white, and pollen is pmducefl rather freely. The
tubers are light skinned, the eyes medium in number and depth. It
is not a very productive variety, being chiefly valuable for breeding
purposes." (William Stuart.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 3.3487.

55407. Rubin.

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55408 and 55409. EuJius magrocarpus Benth. Rosacese.

Colombian berry.

From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by W. O. Wolcott. Received May
10, 1922.

"Seeds of very large wild blackberries." (Wolcott.)

55410. GossYPiUM A^'OMALUM Wawra. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From Asmara, Eritrea, Africa. Seeds presented by the director, Eritrea
Colonization Service. Received April 19, 1922.

" This cotton has a very short staple, but it is soft and shining lilie silk.
It is used by native textile workers." (A. M. Tancredi, Notizie e Studi sulla
C'oloma Eritrea, p. 110.)

According to one authority this is the only truly wild cotton in Africa ;
it has been found in Angola and also in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. It forms
a shrub 5 to 10 feet in height, with rough branches, reddish flowers, and oval
capsules about an inch in length, much smaller than cultivated cotton. (Adapted
from Oliver, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 1, p. 211.)

55411. Amerimnon sissoo (Roxh.) Kuntze. Fabacese. Sissu.
[Dalhergia sissoo Roxb.)

From Dehra Dun, United Provinces, India. Seeds presented by R. S. Hole,
forest botanist. Received May 16, 1922.

A large deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the lower
Himalayas. It is highly esteemed for its very durable wood, which seasons
well, does not warp or split, and is strong and elastic. The thin layer of sap-
wood is white, while the heartwood is brown, with darker longitudinal veins,
and is very hard. (Adapted from Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers, p. 12.'f.)

55412. Dioscorea alata L. Dioscoreacese. Greater yam.

From India. Tuber presented by E. R. Sasscer. Federal Horticultural
Board, United States Department of Agriculture. Obtained by L. M.
Scott, inspector, Boston, Mass.. fi-om baggage on the steamship City of
Valencia. Received April 19, 1922.

" Purple Ceylon. In India this yam is said to be called ' King of Yams.'
The specimen received weighs about 13 ounces, is roughly spherical, and has
deep-purple flesh, being similar in these respects to the Purple Ceylon pre-
viously received from, Porto Rico (S. P. I. No. 54900). The flesh retains its
color when cooked, is smooth in texture, and of very good flavor." (R. A.
Young.)

55413. Coix LACRYMA-JOBi L. Poacea^. Job's-tears.

From IMuang Hal. southern Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock,

Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Received May 9, 1922.

"(No. 2485. February 17, 1922.) Collected along brooks near Muang Hai,

southern Yunnan, at an nlritude of 4,(X10 feet; may be of interest to Cc'real

specialists." (Rock.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49516.

55414 to 55416. Citrus spp. Rutacea^.

From Shaowu, Fukien, China, Presented by Rev. J. E. Walker, Shaowu
Mission of the American Board. Received May 16, 1922.

"Seeds from varieties equal to the best in Amoy, Fukien." (Walker.)

55414. Citrus sp. 55416. Citrus sp.

55415. Citrus sp.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 41

55417. Prunus majestica Kochne. Ainygdtilaceiv. Cherry.

From Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received May 16, 1922.

"(No. 2S84. Between Puerhfu and Mohei, Yunnan. Marcli 18. Ilt22.) A
tree 25 to 30 feet in lieiglit witli asceiuiiii^' lir;iuclu's, growing un exposed dry
ridges 0,000 feet or more in altitude. Tlie cherries, which ar«' borne in March,
are oblong to ovoid, bright red, with .^^canty but juicy bitter llesh. The tree
grows in company with Pi/ru/t iiuiimnieiisifi, r. ]ias]ii<t, Larij- sp., and several
other species of I'runus and Mains which are now in flower." ( I'arl:.)

55418. Phaseolus semierectus L. Fabacese.

From Gatun, Canal Zone. Seeds presented by .T. A. Close. Received Mav
18, 1922.

"The long narrow pods are of a leguminous plant which I am trying out
as a cover crop. I first noticed the dark-purple flowers, about the size and
shape of sweet peas, along the railroad track at Gatun. but the plant did
not grow well in the gravel. When planted in heavy clay mixed with cliarcoal.
however, it developed wonderfully, and the vines formed a dense mat wliich
allowed no other vegetation to grow under or througli it. Tlie plants grew
about 3 feet high, and in the last month of the dry season the ground was
covered with the decaying leaves. New plants have appeared a hundred feet
from the old planting." (CZo.se.)

55419 to 55423. Acacia spp. Mimosacea\

From Khartum, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Seeds presented by E. E. Massey,
Government botanist, Sudan Government Department of Agriculture,
through Maj. R. G. Archibald, Wellcome Tropical Research Laboratories.
Received May 15, 1922.

Introduced for experimental planting in the southwestern United States In
connection with gum-arabic production.

55419. Acacia albida Delilc.

A low, much-branched tree with whitisli bark, axillary spikes of
white flowers, and flat, oblong pods. It is a native of tropical Africa
and yields a gum similar to gum arable. The leaves are eaten by goats,
aud the bark is used in curing leather. (Adapted from Oliver. Flora
of Tropical Africa, vol 2, p. S39, 1871, and Keir Bulletin of Miacellaneoua
Information, Additional Series IX, pt. 2, p. 2sS.}

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44922.

55420. Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd.

A moderate-sized tree with dark-brown, much-cracked bark, very finely
pinnate leaves, spikes of white or pale-yellow flowers, and narrow dark-
brown pods. It is found in most parts of India and Rurma, .sometimes
becoming over 70 feet tall with a circumference of S or !» feet. It yields
a pale-yellow gum, with tears often an inch in diameter, wldch is a
strong mucilage and a better substitute for gum arable than the gum of
Acacia arahica. This species is also the source of cutch. the resinous
extract obtained bv boiling down a decoction obtained from diips of
the heartwood; from this extract a dull-red dye may be obtaiiie.l.

The sapwood is vellowish white, and the heartwood, which is ex-
tremely hard, is either light or dark red. The wood is very durable.
takes a fine polish, and is not attacked by white ants or sldpworms.
(Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol.
1, p. 27.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50711.

55421. Acacia nxjbica Benth.

An umbrella-shaped shrub 4 to 5 feet high, witii dark greenish b:.rk.
small leaflets, and rather large heads of fragrant yelhAvish flowers. It
is native to Abyssinia and the western coast of Arabia. (Adapted from
lAnnaea, vol. 35, p. 337.)

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55419 to 55423— Continued.

■'55422. Acacia spikocarpa Hochst.

An umbrellalike tree 20 to 40 feet in height with suow-white heads
of fragrant flowers and narrow, spirally twisted pods. It is quite com-
mon in dry, open, rocliy places in Abyssinia at an altitude of about
4,500 feet. (Adapted from Chiovenda, Osservazioni Botaniche nelVAhis-
sinia, p. 101.)

55423. Acacia verxjgera Schweinf.

This Abyssinian acacia forms a handsome tree 60 feet in height, with
very long spines, light-green feathery foliage, and round lieads of pale-
yellow flowers. (Adapted from Linnaea, vol. 35, p. 3/iO.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44924.

55424 to 55441.

From Harbin, nortliern iNIanchuria. Presented by B. W. Skvortzow. Re-
ceived May 10, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Skvortzow.

A collection of seeds from northern Manchurhi.

55424 and 55425. Amap-anthus spp. Amarunthaceie.

Introduced for testing as possible sources of leaf vegetables for
diabetics.

55424. Amaranthus caudatus L.

The young leaves of this plant are used like spinach.

55425. Amaranthus paniculatxjs L.

The seeds of this plant are much used by Mexican Indians for mak-
ing sweetmeats; the seeds are first roasted, then mixed with sirup
made of honey or of sugar and water, rolled into balls, and eaten
like sugared pop corn. Tlte seeds are also ground and cooked in
small cakes known as aJcgr'ui. these calces being eaten in large
quantities bv the poorer classes. (Adapted from note of Mrs. Zelia
Nuttall under S. P. I. No. J,G3tO.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .")4-107.

55426. CoRiANURTTM sATivfM L. Apiacete. Coriander.
"A ('liine.se variety."

55427. Fagopyrum vtjlgare Hill. Polygonacese. Buckwheat.
A medium-sized variety with brownish gray seeds.

55428. HoLCUS sorghum L. Poacese. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

A reddish yellow variety with black hulls.

55429. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Bice.

" Water rice."

55430 to 55432. Phaseolus angularis (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Fabaceae.

Adsuki bean.

55430. Straw-colored variety.

55431. Small red variety.

55432. " From the Chinese market."

Large variety with mottled red and white seeds.
55433 and 55434. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fahacea^. Mung bean.

55433. Seeds dull grayish green.

55434. " From the Chinese market."
Seeds bright green.

APRn. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 43

55424 to 55441— Continued.

55435 and 55436. Phletjm spp. Poacejx?.

Introduced in iMunoctiou with tiniotlij-hreeding experiments.

55435. Phleum alpinum L.

" Seeds of wild plants from the Ussuri district, Siberia."

55436. Phleum pratense L. Timothy.
•• From the Nicolsk-Ussurisk Agricultural Experiment Station."
Contains some Phleum nlpiniim.

55437 to 55441.

Introduced for forage-crop experiments.

55437. SojA MAX (L.) Piper. Fabacese. Soybean.
{Olycine hispida Maxim.)

" Black soy beans."

55438 and 55439. Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) Fruwirth. Fabaccsp.

Yard-Long bean.

55438. Black variety. 55439. Brown variety.

55440 and 55441. Vigna sinensis (Torner) Savi. FabaceiP.

Cowpea.

55440. Soeds mottled with straw color and light chocolate.

55441. " From the market."

55442 and 55443.

From Foochow, China. Seeds presented by C. R. Kellogg. Received Mav
20. 1922.

55442. Allium odorum L. laliacese. Onion.

In Japan this onion is cultivated for its leaves, which are eaten as
greens ; in the spring the leaves are borne luxuriantly by tlie old bulbs,
becoming about a foot in length. ("Adapted from Useful Plants of Japan,
Agricultural Society, Tokyo, p. 17.)

55443. IMet.astoma p.epens Dcsr. Melastoniatacesp.

"A low perennial shrub which bears beautiful roselike tlowers all
summer long. The flowers last only one day, but becau.se of their great
number the shrub is always well covered. The fruits are said to be
eaten, but have the lack of flavor so common in Chinese fruits." (J. B.

Norton.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48718.

55444. HiRiscus rosa-sinek.sis L. Malvaceae.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Cuttings presented by H. H. Boyle.
Manila, through the Bureau of Agriculture. Received May 25. 1022.

White Gumamela. A white variety of the well-known and exceedingly vari-
able Chinese hibiscus.

55445. Casimiroa tetrameria Millsp. Entarea?. Matasano.

From Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Seeds presented by G. K. Donald, American
consul. Received May 27, 1022.

A Central American tree about 30 feet in height, with i)ale warty br.incbes,
digitate leaves about 8 inclics long, and axilhiry panicles n*" gn>enisli llowors.
The edilile fruit, approximately tlip size of an orange, lias a green skin with
spiny protulierances sparsely .scattered over the surface; the wlute or yellow
flesh is sweet or slightly sour and incloses two or three large black see<ls.
(Adapted from Field Museum of Naturnl TJisiory. Chirnt/o, Puhliratious, Bo-
tanicnl Series, vol. 1. p. .'lOI.)

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

This species has fruited in the Miami Plant Introduction Garden and '.ts
large attractive fruits prove it to be one worthy of serious study by Florida
horticulturists.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21030.

For illustrations of a white sapote and its fruits, see Plates I and II.

55446. Meibomia rexsoni Painter. Fabacese.

From San Salvador, Salvador. Seeds presented by Dr. Carlos Renson,
Director del Laboratorio Qnimico. Received May 23, 1922.

"These seeds gave a perfect germination in from 4 to 10 days." ( Renson.)

The harajillo is a rapidly growing shrub, native to the Republic of El Salva-
dor at altitudes ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Under favorable conditions
it sometimes becomes a small tree about 18 feet high. The trifoliolate leaves
are softly hairy and up to 3* Indies in length, and the small purplish flowers
are bfirne in terminal racemes late in October. The roots of the harajillo are
very large and penetrate deeply into the soil ; the tubercles formed by the
nitrogen-gathering bacteria are usually found only on the upper third of the
root. All kinds of cattle are exceedingly fond of this plant ; furthermore, it is
capable of enduring prolonged drought and of thriving in very poor soil.
(Adapted from Revista de ApricuUnra Tropical. El Salvador, vol. 1, p. 65.)

For illu.strations of the harajillo, see Plates III and IV.

55447. MiCROciTRus inodora (Baill.) Swingle. Riitacese.

(Citrus inodorus Baill.) Russell River lime.

From Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented by C T. White, Botanic
Museum and Herbarium, Botanic Gardens. Received May 25, 1922.

In general appearance the Russell River lime resembles the orange, having
the same dark-green foliage. The very small white flowers are odorless, and
the oval or oblong ribbed fruits are about 2^ inches long, with pulp having
a sharp but agreeable flavor. This tree is nntivc to the Bellen'len Ker Mnun-
tain region of northern Queensland and is the only species of the genus which
yields fruits of sufficiently good quality to be of promise for culture even
without any improvement by cross-breeding or selection. (Adapted from
Sivinf/le. Journal of the Washinr/toti Academy of ^riencca. vol. 5. p. .577. and
from Bailey, Report of the Government Expedition to Bcllendcn Ker Range,
p. 31)

55448 to 55450. Ceratonia siliqua L. Ciesalpiniacefe. Carob.

From .Jerusalem, Palestine. Cuttings presented by I. Wilkanski, Jewish
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 25, 1922. Quoted notes
by Mr. Wilkan.ski.

55448. " Ilahathi. This is poorer in quality than the other two varie-
ties, but gives a larger crop."

55449. " Sandalatvi. This is the best variety as far as quality is con-
cerned."

55450. " (^rhehahi. This is quite mediocre both in quality and yield."

55451 to 55453. Gossypium spp. Malvaceae. Cotton.

From liela Vista, Angola, Africa. Seeds presented by H. A. Neipp,
American Mission. Received May 19, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Neipp.

55451. Gossypium sp.

" Collected in dry season at 5,400 feet altitude.*'

55452. Gossypium sp.

" Collected during the wet season at 5,400 feet altitude."

55453. Gossypium sp.

" Collected in Lobito, sea level."

Inventory 71, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate I

One of the White Sapotes of Central America. (Casimiroa
tetrameria millsp. ; s. p. i. no. 55445.)

ThecoinmoQ white sapole ( Casiwima iduli.s) lias been ciilli\:ii(<i in Califumia for nianv years.
The species here shown, C. tctramrrin, is of more recent inlnxiueiinn and has not yet become
well known in this country. At Miami, Fla.,i( prows lustily and producvs in creat ahnn-
dance its yellow-green fruits, whose pale yellow llesh is of very sweel flavor wilha billerlanR.
Casimiroa tetrameria can be distinguished from 0. rduli.s by its more imbosccnt leaves. The
fruits of the two species arc almost identical in character. (Photographed by Kdward
Simmonds, Plant Introduction Garden, Miami, Fla., October, 1921; PiiTDiKiFS.)

Inventory 71, Seeds and Plants Imported.

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The Barajillo, a New Leguminous Shrub from Salvador. Meibomia
rensoni painter; 8. p. i . no. 55446. >

The use of lowminoiis plaiiLs a.s Krcon cover crojjs ami soil luiilder.s i,s hcwiiiint; universal.
The one here shown, .\r(ihnmia rcn-soni, has recently heeii called to ilie aiienllcn of liorli-
culturists by Dr. Carlos Renson, of San Salvador. I'nder favorable eunditions of climate
and soil it "reaches IS feet in heieht. Its purplish (lowers are bonn' in terminal nuvnie,*.
The large roots penetrate deeply into the soil. Like other lepiminmis plants, .\r. nnxoni
gathers nitrogen from the air and stores it in nodules upon the smaller roots. HMioto-
graphed by Dr. Carlos Hcnson, San Salvador, Salvador.;

Inventory 71, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE IV.

Young Branches of the Barajillo. (Meibomia rensoni Painter;

S. P. I. No. 55446.)

This new leguminous shrub from Salvador, in addition to serving as a green cover; crop, is said
to be an excellent forage for livestock. The j)lant thrives in poor soil and is said to resist
drought admirably. It should be tried in tropical regions, where it may prove to be more
valuable than the pigeon-pea, now used extensively as a cover crop and soil builder. (Pho-
tographed by Dr. Carlos Renson, San Salvador, Salvador.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1«)22. 45

65454 and 55455. Garcinia spp. Clnsiacea?.

Prom Santa Fe, Isle of Pines. Seeds presented by H. S. Jones. Received
May 27, 1922.

Introduced for testing as a stock for tJie mangosteen (Garcinia nwiifioK-
tana L. ).

55454. Garcinia tinctouia (DC.) W. F. Wight.
(G. xanthochymus Hook. f. )

A medium-sized tree, native to soutliern Asia, with smootli. bright-
yellow, strongly acid fruits the size of an orange.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47358.

55455. Garcinia sp.

Fruits yellow, about 2 inches in diameter.

55456 to 55462. Solaxum tubekosum L. Solanacojr. Potato.

From Ibarra, Ecuador. Tubers presented by Sr. Jose Felix Tainayo. Ue-

ceived May 29, 1922.

" These varieties of Cliaucha potatoes were grown near Ibarra, Ecuador.
The Chaucha.'^ (Quichna, early) are a group of potatoes cultivated in the
Ecuadorian liighlaiuls nt altitudes between 8.000 and 12.000 feet. Commercially
they are not very important, due to the fact that they do not keep as well as
other varieties, but they are much cultivated for home use. The tubers are
of good size ; those of some varieties are of good quality, while others are rather
inferior. The color, both of surface and flesh, is variable.

"The Chavchas mature in about five months from the time of planting,
when cultivated at an elevation of 12,000 feet; other varieties reciuire seven
to eight months. As soon as the plants come into bloom the tubers arc con-
sidered to be mature and are dug for eating. Unlike otiier varieties, wliich
must be dug and then stored for a period before resowing, the Chauchns can
be resown immediately after digging. The yield is fairly heavy, but not as
great as that of .some of the hite-niaturiiig varieties." (Wilson I'opcnoc.)

55456. (No. 1.) 55460. (No.5.)

55457. (No. 2.) 55461. (No. 6.)

55458. (No. 3.) 55462. (No. 7.)

55459. (No. 4.)

55463. CucuRBiTA FEPoL. Ciicurbitacesp. Squash.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received May 31, 1922.
Introduced in connection with experiments to determine the specilie iden-
tity of our cultivated pumpkins and squashes.

Courqe de Mirepoi.r. (Mirei)oix INIusk squash.) A variety cultivated in .south-
ern France, with a strong trailing stem, large erect leaves with rounded lobes,
and pear-shaped, slightlv riblxnl fruits which are dark green, streakcvl with
light green. The flesh is dark red, firm, and fragrant. (Adapted from Robin-
son, The Vegetable Garden, p. 327.)

55464. Ceratoxia siliqua L. Cicsalpiniacese. Carob.

From Chaseki, Athens, Greece. Presented by P. O. Anagnostopoulos. direc-
tor. Horticultural Station. Received May 27, 1922.
Cuttings of a variety of cju-ob, grown near Athens, Greece. Obtained at the
request of Dr. J. Eliot Coit, of Los Angeles, who has been in correspondence
with Mr. Anagnostopoulos, and who believes that the variety may be a superior
one for cultivation in California, w1hm-o the cardi is receiving serious attention.

46 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

55465. OxcoBA echixata Oliver. Flacoiirtiacea?. Gorli.

From Sierra ^Leone, Africa. Purchased from L. A. King-Church, con-
servator of forests, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Received June 1, 1922.

" The commercial sources of clmuhnoogra oil and some closely related prod-
ucts which Yield chaulmoogric and hydnocarpic acids have always been and
still are the' seeds of forest trees (Taraktogenos kurzii, Hydnocarpus anthel-
minthica. and H. icightiana. and possibly others) growing in the rain-forest
regions of British India and Siam. It has, however, been observed by Gould-
ing and Akers that the seeds of a West African shrub, Oncoba echinata. yield
an oil wliich contains a large proportion of chaulmcogr.c acid.

" Through the explorations of J. F. Rock, of tliis office, seeds of the fctrest
trees (Taraktogetws kurzii, Hydnocarpus antheJminthica, H. toightiana. and
H. castanea) have been secured and plants obtained from them are now being
grown in various countries. Inasmuch as tliese are all tall trees, considerable
time would doubtless be required for the production of fruit. On account of
this fact a search has been made for more rapidly maturing plants which yield
chaulmoogric acid, and through the kindness of L. A. King-Church, conservator
of forests of Sierra Leone, a considerable quantity of seeds of the gorli shrub
(Oncoba echinata) has been secured.

" Since the investigations of Goulding and Akers (see Proceedings of the
Chemical Society of London, vol. 29. No. 417, p. 197 1 of the Imperial Institute,
have established the fact that gorli seeds yield 4.5.6 per cent of fat and that
the mixed fatty acids obtained from this consist to the extent of 87.5 per cent of
chaulmoogric acid, the importance of making an attempt to get the plant and
cultivating it was pointed out by Dr. Frederick B. Power in his chapter in Mr.
Rock's bulletin entitled : ' The Chaulmoogra Tree and Some Related Species,'
p. 8 (U. S. Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 1057).

" From the literature relating to the genus Oncoba it appears that it is com-
posed of shrubs or small trees : that there are several species, all of them
African, and that they bear fruits of considerable size. Oncoba echinata. for
example, has fruits remembling in size and shape an unopened chestnut bur.
That these shrubs are precocious is indicated by the fact that one species,
Oncoba routledgii, flowered in England two years from seed. This won a cer-
tificate from the horticultural society on account of the conspicuous beauty of
its large white flowers, which are 2 or 3 inches in diameter.

•' Whether Oncoba echinata is especially particular as to its soil requirements
remains to be determined, but, judging from the experience which we have had
with other trees and shrubs from Natal and other portions of Ajfrica, there
would seem to be a fair chance that it might thrive even on the limestone soils
of southern Florida." {David Fairchild.)

55466 and 55467. Avena sattva L. Poaceae. Oats.

From Cambridge, England. Seeds presented by Prof. R. H. Biffen, Cam-
bridge School of Agriculture. Received May 24, 1922.

These two new hybrid varieties of white winter oats were originated at the
Plant-Breeding Institute, Cambridge, England, and are introduced for the use
of oat breeders in this country.

55466. .4.69. 55467. A.1J,7.

55468 and 55469.

From Oxkutzcab, Yucatan, Mexico. Seeds preseAted by Sr. Moises Vasquez
Vega. Received May 29, 1922.

55468. Cakica papaya L. Papayaceae. Papaya.
"The fruits are very large, weighing from 17 to 22 pounds." (Vega.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52620.

55469. Jacabatia Mexican a A. DC. Papayacese.

A relative of the papaya {Carica papaya L.), introduced for breeding
experiments.

"A tree with a smooth, tapering trunk and many slender branches.
The leaves are palmately seven parted and the fruits, about 6 inches

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 47

55468 and 55469— Continued.

long, are five winged, each wing terminating in an incurved spur at tlie
base. Tiiese sweetish edible fruits are preserved with sugar. Tiie tree
is commonly called bouete or papaya aUrcstre ami occurs in Yucatan
and Chiapas, Mexico, and other parts of tropical America." (W E

Saffnrd.)

55470. Amygdalus persica X communis, Amy^'dalacea?.

Peach-almond hybrid.

From Mexico, D. F., Mexico. Seeds presented l>.v Trof. .luaii r.ahiic de-
ceived June 1, 1922.

The peachmond, a supposed peach-almond hybrid, interesting to those en-
gaged in breeding stone fruits.

55471. Chenopodium quinoa Willd. Chenopodiacese. Quinoa.

From Cuzco, Peru. Seeds presented by Dr. Alber A. Giesecke, Cuzco Uni-
versity. Received June 1, 1922.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 55051.

55472 to 55475. Capsicum annuum L. Solanaceae. Red pepper.

From Valencia. Spain. Seeds presented by Henry C. A. Damm, American
consul. Received June 10, 1922.

55472. Paprika No. 1.

55473. raprika No. 2.

55474. Pimiento largo dulcc de Espana.

55475. Pimiento Morron.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 32370.

55476. Prunus majestica Koehne. Amvfi^dalaese. Cherry.

From Kingtungting, Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J, F. Rock, Agri-
cultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received June 2, 1922.

"(No. 2967, Manoh, Yunnan, March 30, 1922.) A large, liandsome tree,
40 to 50 feet in height, with lai'ge green leaves and oblong, bright-red, bitter,
lleshy fruits. It grows at altitudes of G,000 feet on ridges with Pynis yun-
nanensis and is very drought resistant, enduring drought for seven montlis or
more. Also it can withstand the intense heat of April and tho freezing tem-
peratures of winter. It is a prolific bearer, Init is useful only as a stock plant
and as an ornamental." (Rock.)

55477. Nageia nagi (Thiinb.) Kuntze. Taxacca3,

(Podocarpus nagi Pllger.)

From Okitsu, Shizuokaken. Japan. Seeds presented by T. Onda, director.
Government Horticultural Experiment Station. Received June 2. 1922.

An evergreen subtropical tree 30 to 60 feet high, with very narrow, bluish
green, sharp-pointed leaves about 3 inches long arranged in two rows on tlie
branches. The fruit is a small, fleshy, purplish black drupe wliicli emits a bal-
samlike fragrance when cut. In Japan, where this tree Is native, the white,
fine-grained wood is used for furniture and general building. Propagation is
easily carried on by seeds, of which the tree produces an abundance. (Adajtted
from Useful Plants of Japan, Agricultural Society. Tokyo, p. 1',.'). and Rrrur
Horticole, vol. S6, p. 77.)

48 SKEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED,

65478. Salpichroa rhomboidea (Gill, and Hook.) Miers. Solana-
cese.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by Sr. Benito Carrasco,
director, Botanic Garden. Received June 2, 1922.

Introduced for use in tomato-breeding experiments.

An ornamental relative of the tomato, with white flowers and edible, wiiite,
transparent berries which resemble the pineapple in flavor. Because of its at-
tractive appearance and creeping habit it is very effective for covering bare
places. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 35, p. 367.)

55479. Avena ntjda Hoejer. Poacese. Naked oats.

From Min Hsien, Kansu, China. Seeds presented by William H. Ruhl. Re-
ceived June 2, 1922.

" This is the variety of huskless oats grown in the Province of Kansu."
(Ruhl.)

55480. Phleum pratexse L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by George Valder, under-
secretary and director, New South Wales Department of Agriculture.
Received June 12, 1922.

Locally grown timothy seed introduced for cultural and comparison experi-
ments.

55481. Hibiscus cannabinus L. Malvaceae.

From Pusa. Bengal, India. Seeds presented by A. Howard, Imperial
economic botanist, through Robert S. Finlow, fiber expert to the Govern-
ment of Bengal. Received June 3, 1922.

Introduced for trial as a fiber-producing plant.

A prickly stemmed plant 6 to 8 feet in height, cultivated throughout India
for its fiber, wliich is used as a substitute for hemp. The fiber is soft, white,
and silky and is considered by some authorities to be more durable than jute
for coarse textiles. (Adapted from C. R. Dodge, Useful Fiber Plants of the
World, p. 192.)

55482. DioscoKEA cayenensis Lam. Dioscoreacea?.

From Guantanamo, Cuba. Tuber collected at Baltimore, Md., by C. E.
Prince, inspector, Federal Horticultural Board. Received June 3, 1922.

"A yellow-fleshed yam having a somewhat bitter taste, but otherwise of very
good quality. The vine is dark green and thorny." (R. A. Young.)

55483. LycopERSicoN esculentum Mill. Solanaceae. Tomato.

From Naples, Italy. Seeds presented by the Italian School of Agriculture
at Portici, through Homer M. Byington, American consul. Received
June 3, 1922.

"King Humbert. This belongs to the group of tomatoes used by the Italians
for making tomato paste. The fruits are pear shaped. The vine is very vigor-
ous and quite productive." (Z). A^. Shoemaker.)

Introduced for the use of specialists in tomato breeding.

55484. Junip;erus procera Hochst. Pinaceae. East African cedar.

From Jamaica Plain. Mass. Seeds presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent.
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University. Received June 3, 1922.

" This is probably the largest and handsomest juniper in the world. It is a
native of the high mountains of eastern tropical Africa and should prove an
extremely valuable tree in the mountains of the West Indies; it may grow in
the southern United States." (Sargent.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 49

55485. ZiziPHus mauritiana Lam. Rhamniicefp. Indian jujube.
{Z. jujuba Lam., not Mill.)

From Assam, India. Seeds presented by S. K. Mitra. economic botimlst.
Received June 5, 1922.

The Indian jujube is cultivated chiefl.v for its fruit, wliicli varies in sliajK-
from more or less spherical in the wild or commoner kinds to oval or oblong in
the cultivated kinds. The pulp is mealy and pleasantly sweetish; some of the
cultivated varieties are very fine. The tree is found llirouphout Iiidhi.
(Adapted from Brandts, Forest Flora of India, p. 88.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41443.

For an illustration of this jujube, see Plate V.

55486. AcANTiiosiCYOs horrida Welw. Cucurbit aceu'.

From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Seeds presented by Dr. I. i'.. Toll-
Evans, through Dr. H. L. Shantz, physiologist in charge of the Oflice of
Plant Physiological and Fermentation Investigations. Received .Tune H.
1922.

" Narras. A remarkable cucurbitaceous plant which grows on the dunes of
the Namib, where subterranean waters exist. Even when this water is at
great depths this plant subsists. It forms thorny thickets on the .sand hills of
Southwest Africa and is adapted to a hot, dry climate, with little or no rain-
fall. The fruit is the size of an ostrich egg. Both the pulp and seeds are u.sed
as food by the natives. The fruits are produced in abundance, and for about
four months of the year the more primitive Hottentots are said to survive with
practically no other source of food or water. The fruits are eaten and water
is secured from them. The seeds when ripe are plump and about the size of
watermelon seeds.

" The plant is one which should be of great value to our Indians of the
Southwest if once established on the sand dunes of Arizona and southern Pall-
fornia. It, is doubtful if any plant can be secured which seems offiiand to give
greater promise in that i-egion than does this cucurbit." (Sliantz.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31401.

55487. Amygdalus persica L. Amygdalacese. Peach.

{Pruniis persica Stokes.)
From Santa Ines, Chile. Plants presented by Sr. Salvador Izquierdo. San-
tiago, Chile. Received June 12, 1922.
"Pomona Improved. Sr. Izquierdo writes that this is an improved form of
the variety Pomona, grown at his nursery at Santa Ines. I're.served fruits
which he has sent us to show the character of the variety indicate that it is a
fruit of unusuallv large size, deep yellow, clingstone, and of excellent quality
for canning. It should be tried in California, where it may prove to have real
value. Its season of ripening is not known." (Wilson Popenoe.)

55488. Medicago sativa L. Fabaceae.

From Loja, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Sr. Enrique Witt. Received
June 15, 1922.
Locally grown seed introduced for experiments in alfalfa breeding.

55489. Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil. Af|uifoliacea\ Yerba mate.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by D. S. Bullock, agricultural
commissioner, Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates, UnitefJ States
Department of Agriculture. Received June 5. 1922.
"These seeds were harvested in April in the Territory of Mislones."
(Bullock.)

A small bushy, evergreen tree with serrate alternate leaves, native to I'.razil
and Paraguay and the neighboring countries. ^J'he leaves are roasted and
ground to make the Paraguay tea of commerce, wliich is said to possess the
good properties of tea and coffee without their injurious after effects.
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47309.

50 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

55490 and 55491. Lentilla leiss (L.) W. F. Wight. Fabacese.

(Lens esculenta Moencli. ) Lentil.

From Malaga, Spain. Seeds presented by Sr. Luis Liro Ortiz, Ingeniero
(le la Scecion Agronuni'ca Malaga, through Gastou Smith, American
consul. Received June 12, 1922.

55490. From Arevalo, Province of Avila.

55491. From the Province of Salamanca.

55493. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscoreaceao. Greater yam.

Fi-om the Bahama Islands. Tuber collected at New York by Federal Hor-
ticultural Board inspectors. Received June 8, 1922.

" Tuber of an unidentified variety of the greater yam for testing in Florida
and the Gulf region. The vine is four angled and prominently winged, with the
margins of the wings purplish. The central part of the young leaf has purplish
shading between the veins." (R. A. Young.)

55493. Ilex paraguariexsis St. Hil. Aquifoliacese. Yerba mate.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived June 7, 1922.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 55489.

55494. RuMEx tuberosus L. Polygonaceae. Sorrel.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received June
2, 1922.

"A very good sorrel from the Atlas region of Algeria." (Trabut.)

"The leaves are often used as a vegetable." (Dragendorff, Die HeUpflanzen,
p. 190.)

55495. Severixia buxifolia (Poir.) Ten. Eutacese.

(Atalantia buxifolia Oliver.)

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by the director of the Botanic
Garden. Received June 5, 1922.

A much-branched thorny shrub which is not uncommon in southern China
and French Indo-China ; it has oval, shiny green leaves, axillary clusters of
small white flowers, and small berrylike fruits which become very dark red or
nearly black. In Louisiana this handsome shrub has proved useful for hedges,
especially the forms which have thorns 2 or 3 inches long ; furthermore, it is
easily propagated from cuttings. Experiments have shown that Severinia can
withstand unusually large amounts of salt in the soil, and it may prove of
interest for citrus fruits in regions having alkali in the soil or salty irrigation
water. (Adapted from Stcingle, Journal of the Washington Academy of
Sciences, vol. 6, p. 651.)

55496. Garcixia maxgostaxa L. Clusiaceae. Mangosteen.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Plants presented by Dr. F. A. Stockdale, Di-
rector of Agriculture for Ceylon, through Mrs. Arthur Curtis James.
Received June 5, 1922.

" In the hope of establishing the mangosteen in our tropical dependencies,
many importations of seeds and plants have been made during the last 20 years.
Indeed, the office has made it a point never to miss an opportunity to secure
new stock, whether in the form of a shipment of seeds by parcel post or a
wardian case of young plants which some traveler returning from the East
has generously volunteered to bring home. This lot of plants which Mrs. Arthur
Curtis James secured from the Botanic Garden at Peradeniya, Ceylon, and
which she has carefully brought with her on the deck of the yacht Aloha, was
presented by Dr. F. A. Stockdale, Director of Agriculture for Ceylon." ( Wilson
Popenoe. )

For description of the mangosteen, see S. P. I. No. 51465.

Inventory 71, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate V.

A Jujube for Moist Tropical Regions. (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.;

S. P. I. No. 55485.)

The Chinese jujube (Ziziphus ju}uba) is beinK cultivated with prcat success in California and
the Southwestern States. It is not successful, however, in southern Florida or in humid
tropical regions generally. Ziziphus mauritiava, on the other hand, prows and fruits well
at the Plant Introduction (iarden, Miami. Fla., and will iirobably be suitable for cultivation
in Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Phihppines. It is a small tree of attractive appearand, and
its greenish yellow fruits, here illustrated in natural size, when stewed are scarcely distin-
guishable from the best northern plums. (Photographed by E. L. Crandall, Plioiograpliic
Laboratory, Febniary 7, 1922; P27245FS.)

Inveniory 71, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate VI.

Barbados Red, a Good Variety of Tropical Yam. (Dioscorea alata L.;

S. P. I. No. 55561.)

This is a horticultural form of Dioscorea alata, technically known as the greater yam. It is widely
grown in the West Indies and is closely related to the l)ago haya, or Guam yam. It is, however,
better than the latter in some respects. The tuber has a purple inner skin, and the firm flesh,
mealy when cooked, is purphsh and of good flavor. The yam replaces the potato in certain
tropical regions and in its best varieties is fuUy equal to the latter: indeed, good yams properly
cooked can hardly be distinguished from potatoes. (Photographed, natural size, by E. L.
Crandall, Photographic Laboratory, June 23, 1922; P27585FS.)

i

APRIL 1 TO JUNK .30, 1U22. 51

55497 to 55499.

From Talifu. Yunnan, China. Stvds colk'cteil liy .1. F. Uock, AiiiifMilturnl
Explorer of the United States Dt-partnieiil of A|j;rii'ulture. Ue«"eived
June 18. 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. liot-k.

55497. I'YRLS sp. Mahicea'. Pear.

"(Talifu, Yunnan. April 18, 1022.) An edible pear about tlie Hize of
a large apple; the flesh is liglit yellow, and the skin is thin, Hrni, and
light citron colored with a red hue, hence the name W'li pa li, ' fiiuch»'d-
by-the-fire ' pear. The ti'ee grows on the side of tlie lake opposite to
Talifu."

55498. PRrNUS ma.tkstica Koehno. .Vniygdalacca'. Cherry.

"(No. 3066. Near Chukai, Yunnan. April 5, 1922.) A lovely tree with
large serrate leaves ; the lu-anclies were bent with their load of large,
oblong, deep-red. cherrylike fruits. It is early fruiliiig, liie fruits ap-
pearing in late February or early in March, and the tree seems to be abso-
lutely free from insect or fungous pests. It occurs throughout the I'.lack
River Valley at altitudes of about 5,000 feet on mountain slopes, also
near Szeniao, where it is rare, and more commonly near Nanchien. The
Chinese name is Yin to or Yin too."

55499. IlUBUS KLLiPTicus .7. K. Smith. Rosacefo. Raspberry.
(/?. flanis Buch.-Ham.)

"(Nanchien, Yunnan. April 8, 1922.) A very stout shrub which, espe-
cially when young, is densely covered with long, red, almost hairlike
spines. The howers are white, and the deep-yellow, almost orange, very
juicy acid fruits are collected by the hill tribes and brought to the mar-
kets; the fruits ripen earlier on the mountains than in the valley. The
shrub is found at altitudes of 6,000 to 7,000 feet all the way up to Talifu;
it grows on the high hills near Szemao, and I also came acntss it in
Kengtung."

55500 and 55501.

From Nanchien, Yunnan, China. Cuttings collected by J. F. Rock, Agri-
cultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived June 13, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55500. Prunus ma.jestica Koehne. Amygdalacese. Cherry.

"(Szemao, Yunnan, March 18, 1922.) These seeds were sent to me at
Talifu from the mountains near Szemao; they are said to be fmm tiie
first wild edible cherries which came to the market."

55501. Sacchaeltm officinarum L. Poacea^. Sugar cane.

"(Nanchien, Yunnan. April 27, 1922.) The cane is eriMi. t:ill, of a
uniform reddish yellow color, and very juicy and sweet. It is cultivated
throughout the central portion of Yunnan, south of Meiigwa, and al»o
near Puerhfu, in southern Yunnan: it is grown at an altitude of ;.,(M¥>
to 6,000 feet and even higher. The region is very dry, and arid moun-
tains form the slopes of the valleys."

55502. Trifolium pratense L. Fabaceae. Red clover.
From Valence sur Rhone, France. Seeds purchased from Tezier Fr^re.s.

Received June 17, 1022.
Medium red clover seed introduced for comparison and cultural exi)eriment.s.
"This seed is from the 1921 harvest and was grown about 8 kilometers
(about 5 miles) ea.st of Valence." {Tezier Frdres.)

55503. Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Sohinsicea>. Tomato.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S. HuUock ngri-
cultniii! cominissioner, Bureau of M;irkets and Crop Estinuites. Uidted
Stiites Di'partnu-nl of Agricultun-. Received June 15. lirji.'.

Perfeccion. Introduced for the use of specialists of this bureau who are
engaged in tomato-breeding experiments.

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55504. Teltairia pedata (J. E. Smith) Hook. Cucurbitacese.

Koume vine.

From Nairobi, Kenia, Africa. Seeds presented by A. Holm, director, Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received June G, VJ22.

"A perennial climber, indigenous to eastern Africa, which grows very lux-
uriantly in this colony. The kernels of the seeds are used by the natives both
as a foodstuff and as a source of edible oil.

"The following analysis of the seeds has been published by Gilbert (see
Sadebeck, Die Kulturgewachse der Deutschen Kolonien und Ihre Erzeugnisse,

Jena, 1899, p. 245) :

Per cent.

Moisture 6. 54

Ash 2. 04

Oil 36. 02

Protein 19. 63

Woody fiber 7. .30

Nitrogen-free extractive matter 28. 45

" These seeds are flat, irregularly circular in shape, and about 1^ to 1* inches
in diameter. The single seeds average 4.9 grams in weight.

" The Imperial Institute of London has reported as follows :

" ' The seeds consist approximately of fibrous husk 11 per cent, shell 38 per
cent, and kernel 51 per cent.'

" The kernel yields 56.9 per cent of slightly reddish brown oil.

" The oil f rorn seeds from Zanzibar gave the following analysis :

Specific gravity at 15° C 0. 919

Acid value 2.6

Saponification 196

lodin value 89

" This is a nondrying oil and has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste. It would
be suitable for soap manufacture and also as an edible oil. The seed is used
by Europeans in tliis colony both as a nut and as a tluvoring for cakes.

" The reason that these seeds are not more used is due to the hardness of the
shell and the ditticulty of removing it, as well as to the intensely bitter, green
skin which separates the kernel from the shell. If a method could be found
of removing tlie tough fibrous husks and tliis bitter skin, it w^ould appear that
the seed would be of considerable commercial value, both for its edible oil and
for the manufacture of soap, as well as for the resultant oil cake, which would
probably make a good cattle feed. It would be impossible, however, to use the
cake after pressing the unhusked seeds, on account of the skin mentioned above.

"A German syndicate of soap and candle manufacturers at Mannheim has
investigated the possibilities of these seeds, liut expressed the opinion that it
would be inadvisable to place consignments of the seeds on the European market
until a machine had been invented for rapidly and cheaply shelling them.

" These seeds grow very rapidly in any place which is not touched by frost.
The pod containing tiie seeds is about a foot in diameter when ripe. The vine
climbs over neighboring trees and requires no care." {S. W. Eels, American
consuh yoirobi, Kenia.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52450.

55505 to 55508. Rubus spp. Rosacese. Raspberry,

From Slough, England. Plants purchased from Charles Turner, The Royal
Nurseries. Received June 2, 1922.

55505. RuBus sp.

Carte)''s Prolific. A moderately vigorous variety with spiny canes
about 3 feet high and very small leaves ; it is a good cropper, and the
berries are medium sized, deep red, and nearly round, firm, and of good
flavor. (Adapted from Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, vol.
J,7, p. J,7.)

55506. RuBUS sp.

"Northumberland Fillbasket. Large, deep-red fruits of good flavor."
{Dicksons's 1921-22 Catalogue.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 53

55505 to 55508— Continued.

55507. RuBus sp.

"Perfection. Very stout bright-crimson canes and lar^e briglit-re*!
fruits of excellent flavor. A vigorous grower, thriving on llgiit soils."
{George Bunyard's Catalogue.)

55508. Rrnrs sp.

"The Guinea. A new yellow variety of great excellence." (Charles
Turner's Catalogue.)

For previous introduction, see S. I*. I. No. 4197G.

65509. Persea American a Mill. Laiirace?e. Avocado.

(P. gratisftima Gaertn. f. )

Seedling now growing at the Plant Introduction Garden, Miami, Fla.

"Collinson. This is a seedling of the Collins Guatemalan avocado (S. 1'. I.
No. 19080) ; it was planted at the new garden in 1915, endured well the fr<*st
■of February, 1917, when the temperature went to 26" F., before a good crop of
fruit in 1920 and 1921, and at this date (March 7, 1922) still has fruit on the
tree. The tree is upright in habit, with large leaves which do not burn in the
summer. This year the fruits are of better quality than before, tlie average
weight being about 1^ pounds; color, green; seed, tight in the cavity; flavor,
^ood." (Edward Simmonds.)

65510 to 55515. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanaceae. Potato.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Tubers presented by George Valder,
undersecretary and director, New South Wales Department of Agricul-
ture, through W. D. Kerle, Inspector of Agriculture. Received June 17,
1922.

These are old varieties of American origin which are being cultivated in New
South Wales. They have been reintroduced from New South Wales for special
studies by potato experts. William Stuart, of the Bureau of Plant Industry,
has furnished the descriptive notes from old American catalogues.

55510. Adirondack. This variety is a hybrid with White Pcachhlow.
It is distinguished from the latter in its upright habit and larger
bright-green leaves. The red-skinned, almost perfectly spherical tubers
are much clustered; the flesh is pure white. (Adapted from Potato
Catalogue of B. K. Bliss d Sons, J881, p. 5.)

55511. Brownell's Beauty. The foliageis deep green and very healthy:
the tubers grow compactly in the hill and are easily dug, ripening in
about three months from the time of planting. The tubers are
medium to large, oval or somewhat flattened with the eyes few and
nearly even with the surface; the skin is reddish or deep-flesh color:
the flesh is white, fine-grained, and very delicate. For the table, wlien
baked or boiled, they are equal to the best. (Adapted from Potato
Catalogue of R. K. Bliss & Sons, 1S74, P- 4-)

55512. "Carmen No. 1. (Synonym linral Xcir YarL- \o. ./. ) This is a
seedling from seedlings raised through several generations. It belongs
to the Green Mountain group. The vines are large, strong, healthy,
and well branched. The flowers are white and abundant, but rarely
producing seeds. The abundant tubers are large, broadly roundish,
with rather shallow eyes, creamy white skin, and white flesh of very
fine quality." (Stuart.)

55513. Manhattan.

55514. Manhattan Black. This is a main-crop variety and may be culled
-improved Comptons Surprise." The vines are vigorous, with dark-
•^reen foliage; the tubers are nearly round, with dark-purple skin
and very solid white flesh of fine grain; in size medium to large.
(Adapted from Potato Catalogue of B. K. Bliss d Sons. /SSO, p. 18.)

54 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

55510 to 55515— Continued.

55515. Queen of the Valley. The vines are large and nnusually vigorous,
resisting disease well ; the leaves are large, thick, and dark green.
The very large tubers are long-flattened, but because of their large
size are less suitable for table use than for feeding livestock.
(Adapted from Potato Catalogue o/ B. K. Bliss d Sons. 1881, p. 9.}

55516. Fragaria sp. Eosaceae. Strawberry.

From Irapuato, Guanajuato. Mexico. Plants sent by Juan Lopez Com-
aremy. Irapuato. at the request of Arthur Stockdale. Mexico Citv. Re-
ceived June 20, 1922.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 54976.

55517 to 55519. Medtcago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.

From Lima, Peru. Seeds presented by Dr. W. E. Dunn, acting commercial
attache. Received May 10, 1922.

Peruvian alfalfa has proved of great value in certain parts of the United
States. In the hope of securing new strains which may be superior in certain
respects to any now grown in the United States, an effort is being made to
obtain seefl from as many different regions in Peru as possible. The following
note is taken from H. L. Westover, The Development of the Peruvian Alfalfa
Industry in the United States. Department Circular 98 :

"As compared with common alfalfa, both the Peruvian and ' sniofith Peru-
vian ' alfalfas ai'e more upright. l<^ss branclied. and have fewer and .soniewhat
coarser stems and smaller crowns. In th'ck stands, the.se differences are hardly
noticeable. Most of tl'e Peruvian introductions ai'e also characterized by
rapid growtli. quick recovery after cutting, and in sections having a mild
climate ability to make growth in cool weather after ordinary alfalfas have
ceased growing. Under such conditions the former starts growth earlier in
the spring and cimtinues later in the fall, thereby giving morp cuttings each
season. The principal objection advanced in times past to these alfalfas is
their tendency to become somewhat woody when allowed to stand beyond the
flowering stage, but this difficulty is easily obviated by harvesting earlier.

" Lack of hardiness will always confine the successful production of the true
and smooth Peruvian alfalfas to the southern and southwestern portions of the
United States, wliere the climatic conditions are comparatively mild. They
can not be grown to advantage where the winter temperature falls below 10° F.

"At the present time most of the Peruvian and smooth Peruvian alfalfa in
the United States is found in Arizona and California. It has also been grown
to a limited extent in New ^Mexico. Texas, and the coastal regions of the South-
eastern States. The results secured seem to indicate that in much of this
region the commrn alfalfa could be replaced verv profitablv by Peruvian
alfalfa."

55517. Monsefii Norte. 55519. S'crra AJin.

55518. Qiiehrada de Tangas.

55520 to 55547.

From Ariana. near Tunis. Africa. Seeds presented liy F. Boeuf, chief.
Botanical Service of Tunis. Received May 31. 1922.

55520 to 55524. Avkxa stebit.is L. Poare.TP. Oats.

55520. Cr^mc. 55523. .Yo//c.

55521. Civise. 55524. Rou.ue.

55522. Hi/brifle.

55525 to 55527. Hokdex'm vulgabe pallidum Seringe. Poacefe. Barley.

55525. Fourrag^re. 55527. Commune J.

55526. Commune A.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 55

55520 to 55547— Continued.

55528. LoLiUM jriiTinourM Lain, roaco.-r. Italian rye-grass.

"Italian rye-grass is used to a limited extent for meadow, pasture
and lawn and in the South is of some importance for winter forajre "
(.4. jS. Hitchcock.)

55529 to 55546. Thiticum dt'rtm l>osf. I'oaco.T. Durum wheat.

55529. Adjmi. 55538. ^fohutoudi AC :\.

55530. Afiili. 55539. Mafioitdi AP Ty

55531. Ai/ilihl(iiic ( Xo, 1). 55540. Medea.

55532. AgUihUinc (No. 2). 55541. MelldX.

55533. Aonedj. 55542. .\fekhi2.

55534. Derhessi. 55543. SouriACGO.

55535. Biskri. 55544. Souri AJ'^^.
^5536. Eamira. 55545. .S7<rt 1.

55537. Jcnah Rhetifah. 55546. Hbei2.

55547. ViciA MiCHAuxiT Spreng. Faliace:T>. Vetch.

Introduced for trial as green manure and as a forage plant.

A creeping or climbing annual vetch, native to S.vria. with very nar-
row leaflets, light-.vellow flowers, and hairy pods about an incii" long.
(Adapted from Post, Flora of Si/ria, Palestine, and Sinai, p. „^s'.s'. i

55548. Ornitiiopus sativus Brot. Fabacese. Serradella.

From Hamburg. Germany. Seeds purchased from Ernst & Von Spreckel-
sen. Received June 20, 1922.

Introduced for testing as a winter forage crop in the South.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 39345.

55549. Amygdalus persica L. Amygdalaceaj. Peach.
{Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Eastwood, New South Wales. Plants purchased from C. E. Vessey,
Mount Tomah Nurseries, through H. R. Wright, Avondale. Auckland,
New Zealand. Received June 20, 1922.

" Goodman's Choice. We have sent out a number of letters to friends who
are in a position to know the behavior of tlii.s peach and its coinparison with
Phillips Clivf/. So far we have only two replies, one from .Mr. (loodman,
who states that this is easily the best-quality canning peach tlie caniiers have
ever seen, and that growers in this State (Victoria) are putting in more acres
of it than all other yellow clings put together.

" His catalogue description, quoted below, shows that it ripens about six
weeks later than Tuscan Cling:

" ' Undoubtedly the greatest yellow-fleshed clingstone peacli introduced for
many yeai'S. The tree is a heavy bearer each season of medium-sized fruit rliat
is admirable for canning. The skin has a red blush on the sunny side: tlie
flesh is beautifull.v rich and translucent ; the variety is remarkable for even
crops and gradual ripening, which means so nuich when the pick n;: camiiaigu Is
in progress. The fruit ripens toward tlie end of February and. as the nnme
indicates, represents my choice for canning.'

"We know the behavior of the clings generally in this State, and we find
that they have a great tendency to be uneven in sliajie. Our own nursevnian
states tliat Goodman's Choice is one of the liest late peaches that lie has come
across, but as we have no growers for canneries around there we can not give
an authoritative report from tlmt point of view ourselves." (Herbert J. Rum-
sey, Dundas, New South Wales.)

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

65550. Pyrus sp. Malaceae. Pear.

From Talifu, Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
June 27, 1922.

"(Talifu, May 4, 1922.) Seeds of a domesticated pear, from Haitung, on
Lake Erh Hai, about 10 miles from Talifu." (Rock.)

65551. HoRDEUM vuLGARE PALLIDUM Seriiige. Poaceae. Barley.

From Valparaiso, Chile. Seeds purchased from S. Reid Thompson, Ameri-
can vice consul in charge. Received June 20, 1922.

" In Chile Forjara barley is cut tvFiee for hay, and after that a third crop
gives a good yield of grain. If this barley would give similar results in Oregon
it vv^ould be of very great value." (F. C. Reimer, Oregon Agricultural College
Experiment Station. )

65562 and 55553.

t
From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds presented by the director, Botanic Garden,
Buitenzorg. Received June 23, 1922.

55552. Gakcinia mangostana L. Clusiaceae. Mangosteen.

55553. Rheedia edulis (Seem.) Planch, and Triana. Clusiacere.

" This is occasionally cultivated in Brazil under the name of limdo
do matto (w^ild lemon) ; it is a small, handsome tree with oblong glossy
green leaves and elliptic yellow fruits 2 inches long. The white pulp
is highly acid." (Wilson Popenoe.)

65554 and 55555.

From Barberton, Transvaal. Seeds presented by George Thorncroft. Re-
ceived June 26, 1922.

55554. Annona senegalensis Pers. Annonacese.

A shrub or small tree, sometimes 20 feet in height, native to both
eastern and western tropical Africa. Tlie oval, blue-green leathery
leaves are up to 5 inches in length, and the orange-yellow fruits, over
an inch in diameter, contain an aromatic dark-red pulp which suggests
that of the cherimoya of tropical America. (Adapted from Schivein-
furth. The Heart of Africa, p. 222, and from Oliver, Flora of Tropical
Africa, vol. 1. p. 16.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49843.

55555. BoLUSANTHus SPECiosus (Bolus) Harms. Fabaceie.
( Lonchocarpv s sppcio.sw.s- Bolus.)

A small, ornamental, leguminous tree from southeastern and southern
Africa, with compound deciduous leaves and long racemes of violet
flowers which have given the name " Rhodesian wLstaria " to the tree
in some districts. The hard, white, durable timber is used only for
wheel spokes. The tree is subtropical in its requirements, grows best
in good deep soil, and is propagated only by seeds. (Adapted from Th<!
Garden, vol. 78, p. 64.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 21808.

55556. Triticum durum Desf. Poacefe. Durum wheat.

From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
June 23, 1922.

"(June 3, 1922.) Red wheat from Tlemceu, Algeria." (Trabut.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922. 57

55557 and 55558. Solanum tuberosum L. Solanacefr. Potato.

From Ibarra, Ecuador. Presented by Rr. Jose Felix Tamavo Received
June 27, 1922. Quoted notes by Wilson Popenoe.

Seeds of the following potatoes, obtained for tbe use of plant breeders.
Tubers of these varieties have been previously introduced; see S P I Nns
53190 and 53193.

55557. ■• ('ucnida hlanva (white ciuTuda i jxitato. 1921 crop, from tiie
hacienda La Ilinconada, in the Province of Carchi. where It Is culti-
vated at altitudes between 11,000 and 12,000 feet.

" This is the most important commercial potato of Carchi Province.
At Ibarra, where it is one of the favorite varieties on the market,
it is known as pnstu::a. It yields heavily, and the whitish brown,
somewhat flattened, oval tubers are of good size and quality. The
eyes are very shallow and not numerous."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53193.

55558. •' Cueruda morada (purple cueruda) i)otat(). 1921 croji. from the
hacienda La Rinconada, Province of Carchi, where it is cultivated at
altitudes between 11,000 and 12,000 feet.

" Commercially one of the best and most important varieties In
northern Ecuador, though it is not quite so extensively grown as
cueruda blanca. The tubers are oval, flattened, purple in color, with
whitish areas around the shallow eyes ; they possess excellent keeping
qualities."

For previous introduction, see S. P. 1. No. 53190.

55559 to 55562. Dioscorea alata L. Dioscoreac€a\

Greater yam.

From Montserrat, British West Indies. Tubers pre.sented l)y W. Uol)son,
curator. Agricultural Experiment Station. Received June 21, 1922.
Quoted notes by R. A. Young.

55559. " West White. This is a white-fleshed yam. firm l)ut mealy when
cooked, and of good flavor. The vine is green, with narrow reddish
wings at the four angles. Leaves long-ovate, cordate, acuminate: sinus
fairly wide, but deep."

55560. " West Red. Tbe inner skin of this yam is deep purple, .iiid the
flesh is purplish, mottled with deeper purple : it is mealy when cooked.
bul rather lacking in flavor. The wings on the vine are prominent and
maroon colored. Leaves opposite, broadly ovate, cordate, acuminate:
veins maroon; sinus deep and narrow; petiole maroon at hose and
apex."

55561. " Barhado.s Red. The inner skin is purph'. and tiie Mesh is li;:lit
puri)le with scattered fibers of deeper pun)le. The flesh is rather
firm, but mealy when cooked and of very good flavor. The vine has
prominent maroon wings at tlie angles. Leaves opposite, ovate-cordate,
acuminate: veins maroon; sinus deep and narrow, petiole maroon at
base and apex."

For an illustration of this yam, see Plate VI.

55562. "Bottle-Necked Lisbon. This is a white-fleshe<l yam. which,
when cooked, is mealy and of good flavor. The vine is green, with
very narrow reddish wings. Leaves on young plants alternate, .sagit-
tate, basal lobes pointed ; sinus very broad."

55563. Amygdalus persica L. Amy^dalaceae. Peach.

{Pruntis persica Stokes.)
Seedling selected at the Plant Introduction Ciirden, ("liico, Calif., from
seed obtained through John R. Putnam, American consul at Valencia.
Spain, under S. P. I. No. 43570.

"Fruit large, yellow, with red blush. Flesh golden yellow tliroughout, ot
excellent flavor; pit small, not deeply grooved. Weight about 9 ounces.

58 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

Eipens at the Chico Plant Introduction Garden about August 20. This variety
is of exceptional value as a oniraercial canning peach. Remains firm when
cooked, maintains its delicate flavor, and does not require a very lieavy sirup."
(J. E. Morrow.)

55564. Amygdalus peesica L. Ainygdalaceae. Peach.

{Pninus persica Stokes.)

Seedlings selected at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif., from
seed obtained through John R. Putnam, American consul at Valencia
Spain, under S. P. I. No. 43571.

" Fruits a fine golden yellow with red blush ; basin deep, suture distinct :
pit very small and yellow, not coloring the flesh. Flesh firm and of fine flavor
Should prove excellent for canning and a good shipper. Average weight of
fruits about 5 ounces. Ripens at the Chico Plant Introduction Garden about
August 20." (J. E. Morrow.)

55565. MiLLETTiA iiEGASPERMA (F. Muell.) Benth. Fabacese.

From Abergeldie. New South Wales. Seeds presented bv Sir Hugh Dixson,
Summer Hill. Received June 23, 1922.

"This plant is quite unlike Chinese or Japanese varieties of wistaria. It
has dark -green foliage and is a rank grower when established ; mine is grow-
ing over a park railing 90 feet long. 4 feet wide, and 5 feet high and has to
be kept within bounds on width and height. It is not particular a.*, to soil,
but I would not advise a heavy clay. The plant stands 8 to 10 degrees of
frost without injury. The flowers are darker purple than tiiose of the Chinese
variety, sweet scented, and are borne in dense panicles. It is a very shy seeder,
with seldom more than one seed in a pod but it strikes root freely when
layered and also from cuttings. The root of a layer afterwards potted had
the largest number of nodules I have ever seen on any leguminous plant. It
is an exceedingly rare plant simply because its good qualities are not known."
(Dixson.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I, No. 50518.

55566. Ilex PARAGUARiENSis St. Hil. Aquifoliace^. Yerba mate

From Asuncion. Paraguay. Seeds presented by C. Fiebrig, director. Bo-
tanical Garden. Received May 27, 1922.

A small evergreen tree, native to Paraguay and Brazil, whose leaves are
roasted and ground to make tlie Paraguay tea or mat^ of commerce. This plant
may prove suitable for Florida and California.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55489.

55567 and 55568. Dioscorea spp. Dioscoreaceae. Yam.

From Ogbomosho, Nigeria, Africa. Tubers presented by Dr. George Green.
Received June 23, 1922. Quoted notes by R. A. Young.

55567. Dioscorea cayenensis Lam. Yellow Guinea yam.

(Nos. 11. 12, and 14.) "Three tubers, apparently all of the same
variety, from a mixed lot. The flesh is cream colored instead of yellow,
as in the variety of this species previously received from West Indian
sources, and is less bitter; the quality is good. The vine is dark shiny
green and thorny, with alternate leaves."

55568. DioscoEEA rotundata Poir. White Guinea yam,

(No. 1.) "The specimen received is white fleshed, mealy, and of fair
flavor when cooked. The vine is round stemmed, glaucous, and armed on
the lower parts with short but strong recurved thorns. The leaves are
oppo.site and on the lower parts of the main stem are modified into
peculiar bracts, from the axils of which arise lateral branches. The
variety appears to be different in quality from the one commonly grown
in Porto Rico."

TiNDEX OF rOMMON AND SCIEiNTIFK NAMKS.

Acacia alhicla, 55419.

catechu, 55420.

nubica, 55421.

apirocarpa, 55422.

verugera, 55423.
Acanthosicyos horrida, 55486.
Aeluropufs repens, .55029.
Alfalfa, Medicago saliva, 55390, 55517-

55519.
Allium odorum, 55442.
Allspice, Pimenta officinalis, 55102.
Alopecurus pratensis, 55375.
Amaranth us caudatus, 55424.

paniculatns, 55425.

viridis, 55405.
Ameriinnon sissoo, 55411.
Amygdalus persica,-^^ 55487, 55549,
55563. 55564.

pcrxjcd X coni^uniis, 55470.
Androsocc sp., 55254.

spintilifera, 55253.
Anemone rvpicola, 55255.
Annona senegalensis, 55554.
AnthijUis vulneraria, 55376.
Apple. See Jilalus spp.
Aralia cachemirica, 55000.
Arrhenatherum avenaceum. See A.
elatiiis.

elatius, 5.5377.
Atalantia buxifolia. See Severinia

buxifolia.
Arena nuda, 55479.

sativa, .55031-55039, 55378, 55466,
55467.

sterilis, 55.520-55524.
Avocado, Persea americana, 55509.

Banana, Mvsa arnoldiana, 55101.
M. paradisiaca sapientum:

Chamaluco, 55246.

Ice Cream, 55247.

Iholena, 55248.

Kona Maiamaule, 55249.

Largo. 5.5250.

Miamauli, 55249.

Porto Rico, 55251.

Red Cuban. 55252.
"Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley. See Hordcum spp.
Baryxylum africanum, 54988.
Basella rubra, 55065.

I'oiin. iidsMki. PhnscoluH angularis,
55430-55432.

liinia, J', liniatus. 5499."t.

niuii^, y. iiurciis. 55433, 5.5434.

soy, .s'o/(; nni.r. 7)~)()i\U, .")."i()70, ."."437.

Yard-Long, Vigna sesquipcdalia,
5543S. .-M4.';n.
P.eel, Beta ruhKirix. 5.5379, 55380.
Berberis spp.. 55074. 5.5075.

aggrrgat'i prattii, 55071.

dielsiana, 55072.

poireti, 5.5073.

Berry, salmon, Rubus spectahilis,

55371.
Beta vulgaris, 55379, 55380.
Hetula medicedietci, 55076.
Dircli. Betula medwedieu-i, .55070.
Blackberry. See Rubus spp.
Bluegrass, Kentucky. Poa pratensis.

55393.
rS'ilusanthus specinsus, .5.5,5.55.
Boura hurmanica. See B. nppositi-
folia.
oppositifolia. .".5040.
Brassiea napus, .55381.
pelcinensis, 54972.
Buckwheat, Fagopyrum vulgare,

.55427.
Buddlein japoniea, 5.5077.

Calliearpa giraldiana. .5.5078.
Campanula spp.. 552.56. .5.52.57.
Capsieuni annuum, .5.">472-.55475.
Cara!>o>ia sj)., 55258.
Card a mine sp., 55259.
Cariea papaya, 54992. 55408.
("arob, Ceratonia xiliqua, .5.5464.

Habathi. .55448.

Matalafera. .54977.

Rocbos. .54978.

Sandiilawi. 55-149.

Scbebabi. 554.50.
Carrot. Daucus carota. .5.5:5X3.
Casimirnn tetrameria, 55445.
Cassia s\\.. .5.5049.

nodosa, .549S4.

siamea, 55025.

timoriensis, .5.5020.
Castanra satira. .5.5079.
Cedar, East African, Jnnipervs pro-
cera, 55484.

59

60

SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

Ceratoiiia siliQua, 54977, 54978, 55448-

55450, 55464.
Chowpodium quinoa, 55051, 55471.
Cherrv. Pruniis majestica. 5.i417.

55476, 55498, 55500.
Chestnut, Castanca sativa. .5.5079.
dims spp., 55030, 55414-55116.

inodorus. See Microcitrus ino-
dora.

Clematis spp., 55260, 55261.
Cloudberry, Rubus chamaemorus.

55370.
Clover, alsike. Trifolium hyhridum,
55396.

red, T. pr a tense, 54980, 54999,
55002. 55368. 55.397. 55.502.

white. T. rcpens, 54979. .54993.
54994, 55398.
Codonopsis spp., 55262, 55263.
Coffea sp., 55100.

laurentii, 55042.

robusta. See C. laurentii.
Coffee. See Coffea spp.
Coix lacri/ma-jobi, 55413.
Colombian berry. Rubus macrocnrpus,

55408. 55409.
Copihue, Lapageria rosea, 55372.
Coriander, Coriandnim sativum, 55426.
Coriandrxim sativum. 55426.
Corn. Zea mays. 55045.

Bankutka, 55047.

Florentinka, 55048.
Cotoneaster spp., 55084-5.5086.

adpressa. 55080.

mouphiensis. 55081.

multi flora, 55082.

salicifoUa rugosa, 55083.
Cotton. See Gossi/pium spp.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 55440, .55441.
Crab apple. See Mains spp.
Cremanthodium spp., 5.5264-5.5266.
Crepis sp., 55267.
Crotalaria juncea, 55369.
Cueumis melo, 55399-55404.
Cucurbita pepo, 55367, 55463.
Cj/noglossum sp., 55268.

Daetylis glomerata, 55382.

Dalbergia sissoo. See Amerimnon

sissoo.
Dnucus carat a, 55383.
Delphinium sp., 55269.
Deutzia spp., 55088. 55270.

schneideriana la.riflord. .".50^7.
Dioscorea alata. 54983. 55003, 55412.
55492. 555.">9-55o62.

cayenensis, 55482. 55567.

esculenta, 5497.5.

rotundata, 55568.
Diospyros sp., 54989.
Draba sp., 55271.

Echinochloa crusoalll edulis. .".5i)04-

55023.
Erantliemiim purpureum, 5.505r).

Erythrina micropteryx. See E. poep-
pigiana. '

poeppigiana. 55040.
Euanymus sp., 55272.
Fagopyrtcm vulgare, 55427.
Fescue, Festuea heterophylla, 55066.

hard, F. duriuscula. .55384.

meadow, F. elatior. 55385.
Festuea duriuscula, 55384.

elatior. 5.5385.
. heterophylla, 55066.
Foxtail, meadow, Alopeeurus pratensis,

5.5375.
Fragaria spp., 54976, 55516.

vesea semperflorens, 54996.
Fritillaria sp., 55273.

Oarcinia sp., 55455.

mnngostana. .5.5496, .5.5552.

tinctoria, 55105, 55454.

xa)tthorhymus. See G. tinctoria.
Gentiana spp.. 55275-55279.

detonsa, 55274.
Girardinia palmata, 55001.
Glycine hisvida. See Sola max.
Gorli, Oncoha echinata, 55465.
Gos»ypium spp., 55099, 55451-55453.

anomalum, 55410.
Grape, litis davidii, 55098.
Grass, Aeluropus repens, 55029.

kokoma, Manisuris exaltaia, .55068.

meadow, rougli-stalked. Poa trivi-
al!.s. .55394.

oroliard. Daetylis glomerata, 55382.

Phalari.'< bulbosa, 55007.

rye. Italian, Loliuni multiflorumy
55387. 55.528.

velvet, Xothfjlcus lanatus, 55.391.

Hedychium sp., 55280.
Hemeroeallis sp., .55281.
Hibiscus spp., 5.5057-55004. 55167-
5.5211.
eannabinus. 55481.
rosa-sinensis, 55444.
Syria ciis, .55166.
Holcus lanatus. See Xotholcus sorg-
hum, 551(K5-55165, 55428.
Honeysuckle. See Lonieera spp.
llordeuin distiehon palmella. .5.5386.

r u I g a r e pallidum . 55525-55.527,
55551.

flex paraguariensis,

55566.
fnearvillea sp.. 55282.
Iris spp., 5528.3-55292.

55489, 55493,

Jaearatia mexieana, 55469.

Job's tears, Coix laeryma-jobi, 55413.

Juglans spp., 55373, 55374.

Jujube. Ziziphus jujuba. .5.5056.

Indian, Z. mauritiana. 5.5485.
Juniperus procera, 55484.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1922.

(U

Kassod tree, Caftniu Htamen. ."mO'J").
Kidnev vetch, Authyllis rulneraria.

55376.
Kleinhovia hnsiiHii. 54985.

Lapagerifi rosea. 55372.
Larkspur, Delphinium sp.. 55'J»j().
Lens esculcvta. See Lciitilla hiis.
Lentil, LeutiUn Jens. 55400, 554!)!.
Lentilla lens, 55490, .55491.
Ligustrnni drlannHniKm, 55089.
Lilium spp., 55293-5.")295.
Lily. See Lilium spp.

water \innitlKicn i^p.. 54982.
Lime, Russell liiver, Microcitnts ino-

dora, 55447.
Limoninm hrassicdcfolium X imhri-
catum, .5.5043.
fruticans. 55044.
Lolium miiltifinrum, 55387. 55.528.
Lonchornrpus xpcciosus. See Bolu-

santhus speciosus.
Lonifcnt spp.. 55296. 55297.
Lotus corniculatus. 5.5388.
Lupine. Lupin us sp., 55052.
Lupin us sp., 55052.
Lyehnis spp., 55298, 55299.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 55483. 55503.

Malabar nightshade, BaselUi rubra,

55065.
Mai us spp.. 55053, 55054.

sylvestris, 5.5212-5.5232.
Mangosteen. Garcinia mangostana,

55496, 55.552.
ilanisuris exaltatn, 55068.
Matasano, Cosiniiroa tetrameria,

5.5445.
Meadow foxtail, Alopecurus pratensis,

55375.
Meconopsis spp., 55303, 55304.
aculeafn, .5.5.300.
prim ul inn. .55.301.
pseudointegri folia. 55.302.
Medic, black, Medicago lupulina,

55389.
Medicago lupulina, 55389.

saliva. 55.390, 55488, 55517-55519.
Meibomia rensoni, 55446.
Melastoma repens, 55443.^
Microcitrus inodora. 55447.
Millet, barnyard, Echinochloa crus-

gnlli cduJis, 5.5004-5.5023.
Millettia mcgaspcrnKi, 5.556.5.
Musa arnoldiana. 5.5101. rr-ma

paradisiaca sapientum, 5a24(i-
55252.
Muskmelon. Cucumis melo:
Chitta. 55,.399.
Khurra, 5.5400.
mixed, 55404.
Safada, 55401, 55402.
Sarda, 55403.

"Wageia nagi, .55477.

.Vight.shnde, Malabar, Basclhi nilnn,

55065.
\otholcus lauatus, 55301.
\ymphnea sp., 54982.

Oats. See Arena .spp.
Oncolta eihinata, .5.5465.
Onion, Allium i)dorum, 5.5412.
Oreovharis .sp., 5.53(l5.
Ornitliopus sativus, .5.5.548.
Oryza sativu. 5.5420.

I'alm, Pinangn itisinuis. 540S(i.
Tapaya, Carit-a jiapayn, 54002. .".">}r,s
Passi flora maliforniis, 55028.
Peach, .{nniodalus pergica, .55.5(13.
55564.
Goodman's Choice, .5.5.540.
Pomona Improved, .5.54S7.
Peach-almond liyhriil, Amiigdalus jicr-

sica X communis. .5.5470.
Pear. See Piirus spp.
Peltophorum africanum. See llariiry-

lum africanum.
Pepper, red, Capsicum annuum.T,'ii~2-

55475.
Per sea am erica na, 5.5.50f).

gratissima. See P. amcricaua.
Persimmon, Diospyros sp., .54080.
Phalaris bnlbosa, 55067.
Phaseolus angularis. ,5.5430-554.32.
aureus. 5.54.33. 55434.
lunatus, 54995.
semierectus, 55418.
Phleum alpinum, .55435.

pratense. 5.5024, 5.5.392, 554.3(5.
55480.
I'Jiloiiiis sp., 55306.
Picea sp., 5.5307.
Pimenta officinalis, .55102.
Pinanga insignis, 54986.
Plum, Prunus sp., .55090.
Poa pratensis. 55393.

tririalis, 55394.
Podocarpus nagi. See Kageia nagi.
Potato, Solan urn, tuberosum:
Adirondack. 5.5510.
Browiiell's P>eauty, .5.5511.
Carmen No. 1. 5.5.512.
Chauchas (early). .5.545* ^-.55462.
Cueruda blanca. .55.5.57.

morada, 5.5.5.58.
Edgecote Purple, 54081.
Manhattan. 5.5513.
Black, .5.5514.
Petronius, .554(MJ.
Queen of the Valley, .5.551.5.
Rubin, .5.5407.
Primrose. See Primula spp.

62

SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED.

Primula spp., 55341-55351.

bella, 5530S.

blattariformis, 55309.

brevi folia, 55310.

dn/adifolia, 55311, 55312.

inalvacea, 55313, 5.5314.

))i u sra rio ides. 55315-55319.

«/i-(///.*(, 55320-5.5332.

pmssoiii, 55333. 55334.

fiCCiDidi flora. 55335, 55336.

siklcimoisis, 55337. 55338.

sinopurpurea, 55339.

vinci flora. .5.5340.
Privet, Ligustrum delavayanum, 55089.
Prtinus sp., 55090.

majcstica. 55417. 5.5476. 55498,
55500.

persica. See Amygdulus persica.
pftidium sp., 5.5103.
Pijracantha sp., 55091.

cremilata yunnanensis, 54991.
Piirola sp.. 55352.
Pjiru-s spp., 54997, 55055, 55497, 55550.

callcryana, 55027.

comm unis. 55233-55245.

mains. See Mulus sylvestris.

pashia, 54998.

Quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa, 55051.
55471.

Rape, Brassica napus. 55381.
Raspberry. See Rubus spp.
Rheedia edulis. 55553.
Rheum sp., 55353.
Rhododendron spp., .55354-55359.
Ribci sp., 55093.

iiicijeri turkestanicum, 55092.
Rice, Orijza sativa, 55429.
Rona omeiensis pteracantha, 55094,

.55095.
Rose, Rosa omeiensis pteracantha,

55094, 55095.
Rottboellia exaUata. See Manisuris

e.raitata.
Rubus spp., 55505-55508.

chamaemorus, 55370.

elUpticus, 55499.

flavus. See R. elUpticus.

macrocarpus. 55408, 55409.

spectabilis, 55371.
Rumex tuberosus, 55494.
Rye, Secale cereale, 55395.

Sahinea carinalis, 55041.
Saccharum offlcinarum, 55501.
Salmon berry, Rubus spectabilis, 55371.
Salpichroa rhomboidea, 55478.
Saxifraga spp., 55360-55364.
Serradella, Ornithopus sativus, 55548.
Severinia buxifolia, 55495.
Sissu, Amerimnon sissoo, 55411.
Soja max, 55069, 55070, 55437.
Solanum tuberosum, 54981, 55406,

55407, 55456-55462, 55510-55515,

55557, 55558.

O

Sorbaria sp., 55097.

arborea subtomentosa, 55096.
Sorghum, Holcus sorghum, 55106-

55165, 55428.
Sorghum, vulgare. See Holcus sor-

gh um.
Surrel, Rumex tuberosus, 55494.
Spi-uce, Picea sp., 55307.
Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 55367, 55463.
Statice brassicaefolium X imbricatum.
See Limonimn brassicaefolium,
X imbricatum.
fniticans. See Limonium fruticans.
Strawberry. See Fragaria spp.
Sugar cane, Saccharum offlcinarum,

55501.
Sunn hoiiip. Crotalaria juncea, 55369.
Snertia sp., 55365.

Telfairia pedata, 55504.

Timothv, Phleum pratense, 55024,

5.5392, 55436, 55480.
Totnato, Lijcopersioon esculentum,

55483, 55503.
Trifolium hybridum. 55396.

p7-aten.se. 54980. 54999, 55002,

55368, 55397, 55502.
repens, 54979, 54993, 54994, 55398.
Triticum durum, 55529-55546, 55556.

Vvaria sp., 54987.

^^angueria infausta, 54990.

Veratrum sp., 55366.

Vetch, Vicia michauxii, 55547.

kidney, Anthyllis vulneraria, 55376.
Vicia michauxii. 55547.
Vigna sesguipedalis, 55438, 55439.

sinensis, 55440, 55441.
Vitis daridii. .55098.
Yonndzeia subterranea, 55104.

Wheat, durum. Triticum durum,
5552f>-5n540, 55556.

Yam, Dioscorea spp. :

Barbados Red. .55561.

IJottle-Necked Lisbon, 5.5562.

greater. D. ainta, 54983, 55003,
55492. 55559-55562.

lesser. D. esculenta, 54975.

Potato, 54975.

i'urple Ceylon, 55412.

(unnamed), D. cayenensis, 55482.

West Red, 55560.

West White, 55559.

White Guinea, D.rotundata, 55508.

Yellow Guinea, D. cayenensis,
55567.
Yerba mate. Ilex paraguariensis,
5.5489, 55493, 55566.

Zea mays, 55045, 55047, 55048.
Ziziphus jujuba, 55056.
mauritiana, 55485.

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Issued July, 1934.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

INVENTORY

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SEEDS AND PLANTS LMPORTED

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DURING THE PERIOD FROM J ULY 1

TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922.

(No. 72; Nos. 55569 to 55813.)

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CONTENTS.

Introductory statement 1

Inventory o

Index of common and scientific names ti'J

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Page.
Plate I. A yomig specimen of the niu-yu sliii, or niu-oil tree. {AleuiileH

montana (Lour.) Wilson; S. P. I. Nos. 55647 to 55650) 14

II. The carambola, a favorite fruit of southern China. {Averrhoa

caramhola L. ; S. P. I. Nos. 55651 and 55652) 14

III. An attractive relative of tlie magnolias. {MicheUa excelsa

Blume; S. P. I. No. 55690) 14

IV. A new wild rose from southwestern ("hina. (Roxa sp. ; S. P. I.

No. 55721) 24

V. A new hybrid pear. (Pyrus scrotina X communU ; S. P. I.

No. 55805) 24

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55813).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

The Chinese. Province of Yunnan has in the paj;t yielded many
interesting ornamental plants to European collectors, but this in-
ventory records the first time that an agricultural explorer from
the Department of Agriculture has penetrated its mountain slopes
and vast plains, where a climate similar to that of our Atlantic sea-
board prevails.

While no such severe weather as that of the Dakotas ever visits
this back country of China, it is a land of heavy frosts, and plant<
from its plains maj^ be expected to do well in many parts of our
Eastern States, while those from its wetter mountain slopes will
doubtless find a congenial home in the Puget Sound region.

The plants which appear in this inventory represent a small frac-
tion only of the great collections which the department's explorer.
J. F. Eock, has gathered under conditions of living and travel
which would daunt any but the real enthusiast. His travels have
taken him over hundreds of miles of almost impassable mountain
trails and roads through regions where Chinese bandits abound and
have necessitated a constant association month after month with
people who neither understand what he is doing nor care regarding
his fate.

From the Likiang Snow Range, at an altitude of 11,000 feet, Mr.
Rock sent six rare lilies, one of them L ilium, s^itchii^twn^^e (No.
55609). and five others as yet undetermined (Xos. 5.1010. 557.30. and
55778 to 55780). From Likiang he forwarded seeds of a white-
flowered ornamental bush {Prinsepia ntilis ; No. 55719). a fine climb-
ing rose (No. 55721), and a wild species or cherry (No. 55720) that
grows to 50 feet in height which he suggests may be used as a stock
for the cultivated cherries. At Nguluke, in the Likiang Valley,
8,000 feet above sea level. Mr. Rock found a small, sour, red-fruited
apricot {Primus armeniaca; No. 55729) of deliciously fragrant
aroma, which is used there for stewing and jam making, and in the
foothills of Talifu he obtained seeds of the rare cherry {P. nuijestica;
No. 55732) which gi-ows into large trees and has a vigor suggesting
its use as a stock or as an ornamental flowering tree. Seeds from
large freestone peaches {Aniygdolu.^jiirsira; Nos. .'>5775 and .">.''»77<>)
borne by trees gi'owing wild near Puerhfu and seeds of a large-
fruited plum {Primus sp. ; No. 55783) froni the same region are part
of his shipments which have recently arrived.

1

2 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

H. R. Wright, of Auckland, Xew Zealand, to whom the department
is indebted for many valuable collections of new fruit varieties, has
sent his ''Sunrise"' (No. 55740), a very early. variety of peach, and
"Watts Early" (No. 55741), a peach worth testing in Florida be-
cause of the unusually short resting period which it requires. He
also sent the Groverly Xavel orange {Citrus sinensis; Xo. 55743),
which is reported to be a large-sized variety with a habit for crop-
ping which should make it worth a trial both in California and
Florida.

G. Weidman Groff, of the Canton Christian College, has sent
from South China a collection of trees, including the mu-oil tree
{Aleurites montama; Nos. 55647 to 55650), some varieties of persim-
mon {Diospyros l-aki; Nos. 55659 and 55660), an undetermined
species of Diospyros (No. 55662), an interesting rare ornamental
{Millettict di-elsiana; No. 55663), two A'arieties of the carambola
(Averrhoa carambola; Nos. 55651 and 55652), a fruit tree recently
attracting attention in southern Florida, and a large promising
ornamental ti'ee from the Five Finger Mountains {Xageia cupres-
sitia; No. 55664).

F. A. McClure, also of the Canton Christian College, secured for
the department during his recent exploration of the island of Hainan,
oli' the coast of South China, several interesting plants (Nos. 55626
to 55632) and from Lokong in Kwantung seeds of 13 named varie-
ties of Prunus inutne (Nos. 55633 to 55645), from Avhich some valu-
able strains of this lovely flowering tree may originate in this
country.

Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum, has favored the
department with material from a new hardy Chinese shrub (Prin-se-
pia sinethsis; No. 55711) whose yellow flowers appear very early in
the spring and entitle it to a place in every North Atlantic garden,
even should its fruits not meet with an enthusiastic reception in
America. The genus with its several species is worthy of the at-
tention of American horticulturists.

The success which attended the introduction through this office
many years ago of the hairy Peruvian alfalfa is a matter of history.
Crops of it worth several million dollars are grown every year in
southern California. Growers will watch with interest the intro-
duction now of the so-called San Pedrana variety [Medicago sativa;
No. 55724) from Peru which, according to Mr. Dunn, is cut every 45
days.

Although it is yet too soon to predict the ultimate fate of the low-
land Guatemalan anona in southern Florida, its growth there has
been so satisfactory that a large quantity of seed of this species
(Arniona diversifolia; No. 55709) has been imported from Tapa-
chula.

The so-called subterranean clover of Australia {J'rifolium sub-
terraneum; No. 55707). which was introduced several years ago,
lias shown so much promise in the Southern States that a second
importation of seeds has been necessary.

A beautiful Australian shade tree, Vitex littoralis, grew 30 fe^t
tall at Del Monte, Calif., years ago, but was cut down by a tempera-
ture of 17° F. A New Zealand species of this same genus (F. lu-cens;
No. 55620) may prove hardier than its relative.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 3

It seems strange that a luagnilit-eiit tree in tlu- inoimtaiii j^or^ea
of the great African continent should be in danger of U'coniing »>x-
tinct, but such is the case. In fju-t, so fast aie some of tlie wondeifid
forest tree^ of the globe disappearing that our granddiildivn. even
when they circle the world thiough the air, will not hav*- the supreme
pleasure which the Africanders iuid, as, traveling at a snail's jiace
with ox teams across the veldt, they stood in the presence of the leafy
giants of the Milanji cyi)ress, wliose crowns ros*- 140 feet above the.
earth. From Southern Rhodesia VV. L. Thompson, of the American
Board Mission, has sent the department seed of this wonderful tree
{CaUitris whi/tei; No. 55602) which survives now only in the gorges
of that region not visited by forest tires, and it is hoix'd that these
ma}' grow and establish themselves in other regions.

G. H. Cave, the curator of the Lloyd Botanic (iardens at Darjiling,
to whom in the past the department has been indei»ted foi- many
courtesies, has sent a remarkable collection of seeds of Ilimalavan
ornamental and economic trees and shrubs (Nos. artiiO!) to r)."»T")«i). It
includes one of the hill bamboos {C e'phalo}<taehi/iim. ra/nttituin; No.
55676) ; a yellow-floAvered clematis (C. qreiviaefoni : No. 55677) : a
species of that small genus to which belongs the .Ia])anese lo(piat
{Eriohotrya hookenoiw.; No. 55()7S)) with egg-shaped yellow fruits
three-fourths of an inch long,- i)OSsibly useful for breeders or as a
stock: Ilex insignh (No. 55682), which has j^roved hardy in Ireland:
a bright-flowered Indigofera (No. 55688) ; the famous pink-Howered
Himalayan magnolia (Magnolia conipheUii: No. 55688) : three species
of Michelia (Nos. 55689 to 55601), trees with magnolialiki' flowers
and foliage, one of them the principal timber tree of the Daijiling
Hills; the Himalayan spruce {P/'cca umifhiana: No. 55694) : and a
Himalavan cherrv (Piiimis )iapaif7eiv<ls- 'So. 55696) from an altitude
of 10,000 feet.

Guarana is a paste that is much used by the natives of the .\mazon
Valley to make a beverage which contains callein and. like cacao and
coffee, is a stimulant. It is prepared from the grapelike fruits of a
climbing shrub (PauUinia cnpnrm; No. 55738), the culture of which
in Brazil has been a lucrative industry. Seeds of this shiub have been
presented by Doctor da Costa, of Rio de Janeiro.

The so-called kiffy of Sierra Leone is the roasted seed of a cucinn-
berlike plant {Cucvmeropsis manmi; No. 5579-2) which is used as a
condiment by the natives in the preparation of tlieii- icnmrkable dish
known as dumboy.

Doctor Shirai. of Komal)a, Japan, has presented jjiants of two dis-
tinct varieties of Elaeagnus multifora (Nos. 55771 and 55772). the
" Ogumi " and the " Togumi." As this species grows well on the
Atlantic seaboard, these two lai-ge-fruited varieties will be wanti-d by
those who have the ordinary small-fruited form.

Doctor Shantz has imixnted, in order to test agairi, the narras
{Acanthodej/ox honUhi: No. 55768). a meloidike fiMiit which the
Ilottentots grow on the sand dunes of the Kalahari Desert and u|H)n
which they live for months.

The wild black cherry {Pninus xerof'nui) ha> been determined to
be botanically identical with the capidin of Central America and
northwestern' South America; but. whei-eas Americans have done
nothing to improve this native cherry, our southern neighbors have

4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

by selection evolved from their wild capulin or native cherry a large
delicious fruit which is borne in clusters and is sold on their markets
(Nos. 55764 and 55765).

Xorman M. Koss, who has for many years tested the dwarf pea
tree in his Forestry Station at Indian Head, Canada, recommends
for wicle distribution throughout the Northwest this handsome
shrub {Caragana fygmaea; No. 55769) of Siberia and furnishes
seeds for that purpose.

The " Toeban " {Aracliis hypogaea; No. 55810), an early-maturing
bunch strain of peanut which is resistant to the bacterial disease
prevalent in Java caused by Bacterium solanacearum^ will interest
peanut growers in America; and Mr. Morrow's new peach (No.
55813) that originated as a sucker at the Chico garden from a stock
which was used for the Tangutian almond {Amygdalus tangutica)
proves to be a week later than the Elberta and of finer texture than
that standard variety.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
and the nomenclature revised by H. C. Skeels; and the descriptive
and botanical notes have been arranged by Paul Eussell, who has
had general supervision of this inventory.

DA^^D Fairchild,
Agncultiiral Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,

Washington, D. C, Septemljer 17, 1923.

INVENTORY.

' 1

55569 to 55572.

From Cuenca, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Dr. Federioo Malo. U^oeive*!
.July 24, 1922. Quoted notes by Doctor Malo.

55569 to 55571. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.

"These are from the principal localities where alfalfa is pro«luced ;
that which comes from the town of Guanando Is considered especially
good."

55569. " From Dr. Jos6 A. Avilez, town of Guano."

55570. " Purchased from Paula Iza, who brought it from Cuchl-
bamba, near Ambato."

55571. " Obtained from Antonio Moyano and said to have been
grown at Guanando."

55572. Trifolium repens L. Fabaceae. White clover.

" This white-flowered clover from the vicinity of Burgay, near Bib-
lian, is produced spontaneously ; the stock are very fond of it."

55573 and 55574. Phaseolus aureus Roxb. Fabareae.

Mung bean.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by George S. Logan,
through the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, United State.**
Department of Commerce. Received July 6, 1922.

These two varieties of the mung bean were originated .'it the T.;iuiao Ex-
periment Station. The mung bean is cultivated throughout southern Asia
and the adjacent islands, where its seeds constitute a very important human
food and its straw a valuable fodder.

55573. Yellotv mongo. 55574. Green mongo.

55575 to 55578. Lycopersicon esculextum Mill. Solanacea'.

Tomato.

From Bogota, Colombia. Seeds presented by Q. U. Thompson. Received
July 25, 1922.

These tomatoes are introduced from various places in Colombia in the
hope of finding a strain which will prove immune to leaf-spot, a seriou.^
pest in this country.

55575. From Bogota. 55577. From Fusagasuga.

55576. From Girardot. 55578. From San Antonio de Tena.

1 It should be understood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and
other plants used in these inventories are those which the material bore when received
by the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and. further, that the printini; of
such names here does not constitute their official publication and adoption in this coun-
try. As the different varieties are studiwl, their identity fully established, their en-
trance into the American trade forecast, :ind tli<' use of varii-ial names for them In
American literature becomes necessary, the foreign varietal di>sii;nations appearlni? in
these inventories will be subject to ehanse with a view to bringing the forms of the
names into harmony with recognized .\mericau codes of nomenclature.

73114—24 2 5

6 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

55579. Cyrtostachys lakka Beccari. Phoenicaceffi. Palm.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Seeds presented by I. Henry Burkill.
superintendent. Botanic Gardens. Received July 24. 1922.

A stately and elegant palm, native to the East Indies, \%'ith a slender
.spineless stem crowned by a cluster of boldly arched pinnate leaves 3 to 4
feet in length. It is distinguished by its red leaf sheaths. The fruits are
elongate egg-shaped and about half an inch long, f Adapted from Beccari,
Annales du Jordin Botaiiique de Builcuzorg, vol. 2, p. 141, and BaMey, Standard
Cyclopedm of Horticulture, vol. 2, p. 9^7.)

J. F. Rock recommends this as a handsome ornamental plant, probably
suitable for cultivation in southern Florida. It is doubtful whether it will
withstand heavy frosts.

For previous introductions, .see S. P. I. Nos. 49530 and 51870.

55580 to 55584.

From Canton. China. Plants presented by the Canton Christian College,
tlu-ougli F. A. McClure. Received July 29. 1922. Quoted notes by Mr.
.AlcClure.

55580 and 55581. Foktunetxa spp. Rutace;p. Kumquat.

Introduced for department .specialists engaged in citru.s-breeding ex-

jieriments.

55580. FoRTrxELT.A sp.

"(C. C. C. introduction Xo. 793.) Obtained from near a Chinese
village (Sants'uen) in the island of Hainan, where it is found in a
semicultivated state. The natives gather the fruits, which ripen in
November, and eat them fresh or candy them. Some few of the
fruits find their way to the markets, although they are not generally
much in favor with the Chinese, owing to their acid taste. They
liave almost no seed, and in this ivspect are excellent for candying.
The fruits are small, seldom attaining a size of more than an inch in
diameter ; the segments adhere to each other very firmly. The
plants are never grafted, but are allowed to spring up from scat-
tered seed."

55581. FORTUNELLA Sp.

"(C. C. C. introduction No. 794.) Obtained from the wild in the
Five Finger Mountains of the island of Hainan. I found the plant
in fiower in May. A few fruits at that time were brought to me
by the natives. Tlie flavor is rather sweeter than one would expect
to find in wild fruits: these are not of connnercial importance, as
they are known only by the primitive tribes that inhabit the interior
of tlie island. They gatlier the wild fruits and evidently consider
them quite a delicacy, although they never take the trouble to plant
the seeds near their iiouses. There is a slight prominence on the
fruit at the stem end, wliich is cliaracteristic."

55582 and 55583. Phyllostachys spp. Poaceoe. Bamboo.

'• These are grown for timber and also for food, tbe young shoots being
eaten."

55582. Phylijostachys sp.

"(C. C. C. observation No. '.M)].2. i Tai fan tim chuk."

55583. Phytxo.stachys .sp.

•(C. C. C. observation No. 901.2.) Ma chuk:'

55584. ZizANiA sp. Poacese. Wild rice.

"(C. C. C. introduction No. 860.) Kau sun. This is grown by the
Chinese in wet culture. The stock at the crown becomes infected with a
smut, and the enlarged growth at that point is used as food. This
product is very similar in appearance, texture, and flavor to the bamboo
shoots and is prepared in the same manner."

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER .30, li)22. 7'

55585. OxALis TUBEROSA Molina. ()viili(hKea\ Oca.

From Tucumaa, ArgenUna. Tubers presented by K. F. Schultz. horticul-
turist, Agricultural Experiment Station. He<^eive<l .Tuly 31, 1U2-2.

"A plant related to our common sheep s<irrel. widely cultivafetl in Teiu and
Bolivia for the sake of its fleshy rootstocks, wlii.li are iin imi.urlani ariiele
of food. Ill some districts ocas are s(M-ond mily iti poialnes, while in etherK
ullucus {VUticus tulx'roau.s ("aldasl are more important, er jii ieasi are s..lil
more lienerally in tlie native markets. (Jcas are eaten raw. aH well a.s eo«.ketl.
and are also frozen and dried. Ocas prei)ariMl in tins last-mentlom^l wav are
called caya, a term corresponding to chuno, tlie name of tiie dried poijitoes.
Raw ocas, when tirst dutr. have a distinctly acid taste, like slieej* sorrel, hut
tliis is lost after the tubers have been exposed to the sun.

"The plant attains a height of 1 foot or more and biis tlie general a|ipeaiunee
of a large plant of sheep sorrel. The flowers are yellow, and the leatlets are
folded at night or in wet weather, the same as the she«'p sorrel.

"The varieties are numerous, thougli nuieh fewer than in ilie <ase of ibe
potato. Some are preferred for earing raw ami others for tin- making of cava.
Tlie texture of the tubers is very tender and juicy. In form some are nearly
cylindiiciil, while otbei-s are slender at the base and strongly thickened at the
end. The colors vary from white or light pink through darker pinks or yellows
to deep purplish red. The range of colors is much the same as in the idlucii.
but no deei>yellow varieties were seen, nor any with sjiots. except that s.mie
have bands of deeper color across the eyes.

"In addition to the pleasing coloration, the surface of the tubers is .smooth
and clear, so that the general appearance is very attractive. The texture of
the llesh is also very tender and crisp. If the taste should ju-ove accei)table.
ocas might become very popular for siilads and pickles, if not for other pur-
poses. The nature and habits of the plant indicate That it may b«' adapie<! to
acid soils, which would be a distinct advantage in some pi'i'ts of the ridie<l
States." (O. F. Cook.)

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. Nos. 4116.S to 4111H.

55586. Medicago sativa L. Fabaceae. Alfalfa.

From Buenos Aires. Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S. Bullock, agri-
cultural commissioner. Bureau of Agricultural F^conomics. United States
Department of Agriculture. Received .luly 28, 1022.

Introduced for comparison and cultural experiments.

55587. Prunus serrulata Lindl. Amyfrdalaeesp.

Japanese flowering* cherry.

From Yokohama, .Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nursery
Co. Received July 24, 1922.

Forma laiinesiaiia. A variety of Japanese cherry known as Mii:iikinu
(synon.vm, Dai Sakura), used in Japan as a stock. Prof. Yugo Hoshino. of
the Tohoku Imperial University at Sapporo, is quoted as follows in Hedrick*s
"Cherries of New York," p. 75: " In the noi-theni part of Japan proper (main
island) it is a common practice to graft Furopean cherries on a sjiecial kind
of Japanese cherry. This cherry has a peculiar character which tits it for
propagation, namely, it roots very easily either from cuttings or by mound
layering. It is grown by nurserymen only and is called Dai Kakiira. It has
a somewhat dwarfing influence on scions and hastens their fruiting age."

For previous introduction, see S. I'. 1. No. .'?S2(tt>.

55588. MiCROCiTRUS AUSTRALAsiCA (F. Miiell.) Swiii«rle. Kuta<-ea'.

(Citrus australa»ica F. Muell.) Finger lime.

From Dundas, New South Wales. Se«'ds jiresented by Herbeii .1. Kumsey.
Received July 1.3, 1922.

"The finger lime is one of the most curious and interesting of the citrus
fruits. The young plants have more or less horizontally arranged lirandilets.
with very short internodes and small oval young leaves, the.se much shorter
than the .stiff, erect spines. Tlie flowers iire small, and the fruits are long

8 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

and slender, 2i to 4 inches long, with a loose pulp filled with a sour, rather
strongly pungent juice. The shrub is native to the mountain scrubs of the
coastal region of northern New South Wales and Queensland." (W. T. Sicingle.)

" This relative of the citrus fruits has been used in creating several hybrids,
chiefly with the Calomondin (Citrus mdtis), a Philippine species (see S. P. I.
Nos. 27724 to 27736) ; also with the Mexican lime and the common lemon.
The fruits produced, as a rule, have resembled the finger lime more closely than
the other parents, not being sufficiently juicy as compared with lemons or
limes for economic use. and possessing a peculiar aromatic odor. Their use
as citrus stocks and as hedge plants, particularly in the semiarid regions of
the Southwest, seems worth a trial, and experiments along this line are under
way." (T. Ralph Robinson.)

55589. Fragaria sp. Rosaceee. Strawberry.

From Paris, France. Seeds presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived July 26. 1922.

Introduced for experiments in strawberry breeding.

" This form is close to Fragaria nilgerrensis ; it has the same foliage and the
same small white fruits with darker seeds, but it is more vigorous, and the
fruits might be considered as edible, whereas in the type their taste is un-
pleasant." (VilmoHn-Andrieux & Co.)

55590 and 55591. Lycopersicox esculextum Mill. Solanacese.

Tomato.

From Buenos Aires. Argentina. Presented by D. S. Bullock, agricultural
commissioner. Bureau of Agricultural Economics. United States Depart-
ment of Agi-iculture. Received July 26, 1922. Quoted notes by E. F.
Schultz, Tucuman Experiment Station.

These tomatoes are introduced for the use of specialists in breeding blight-
resistant varieties.

" The variety most extensively planted here in Tucuman, especially in the
Lules region, is known under the name of Parana. It is generally regarded as
the most blight-resistant variety, but my own experience has led me to the
conclusion that it is not completely resistant, although there are alwjiys a
number of plants which do not suffer at all when the rest of the plants have
died from the disease."

55590. " Seeds of Parana from Lules, Tucuman."

55591. " Seeds from blight-resistant plants of Parana, grown at the
Tucuman Experiment Station iu 1921."

55592 and 55593. Musa spp. Musacese. Banana.

From Kisantu, Belgian Congo. Seeds presented by Fere J. Gillet, S. J.,
Jardin d'Essais de Kisantu. Received July 27, 1922. Quoted notes by
Pere Gillet.

" These bananas are handsomer and probably more hardy than M)isa ensete;
they grow in the mountains of Ruanda at altitudes of 6.0OO feet or more."

55592. Musa sp.

"An undetermined variety with white nerves."

55593. MiSA sp. "'•:
•'An undetermined variety with red nerves."

55594 to 55597. Dioscorea alata L. Dioscoreacea?.

Greater yam.

From Holguin. Cuba. Tubers presented by Thomas R. Towns. Received
.July 24, 1922. Quoted notes by R. A. Young.

55594. Pelua. "A white-fleshed yam, comparatively small : tubers said
to weigh 3 pounds each. Vine four angled, with narrow pale-maroon
wings. Leaves broadly ovate, cordate, plain green."

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30. V.r22. 9

55594 to 55597— Continued.

55595. I'laitccs. "'A white-lk'slicd yjiin; Siiid tu weitrli up to 2." iH)Und8
nr more in each hill. Vine torn- anirled. wirh iiah'-niaro.iu wings.
Leaves alreniate, broadly ovate, conlate, acuminnio ; sinus fairly deep
and narrow."

55596. Kohl-E-Paita. "A white-HesluHl yam whose luhers are said to
weigh as much as 25 pounds to the lilll."

55597. Monido. "This yam has imriilo inner skin aTid white M«'sh ; it is
said to Aveigli up to 25 pounds or more in each hill. The vine is four
angled, with narrow maroon wings. Loaves broadly ovate, cordate,
acuminate; sinus deep and narrow; jtetioles marcxm at base and apox."

55598. Claucexa lansium (IjOui-,) Skeels. Kutacea?. Wampi.

(C. warn pi Oliver.)

From Honolulu. Hawaii. Seeds presented liy l»r. 11. L. Lycai. in cliarge.
Department of Botany and Forestry, Experiment Station of the Kawnlian
Sugar-Planters' Association. Received August 3, 11(22.

The wampi is ^ very oniiimental small tree. IS to 20 feet in height; in the
spring it bears small dense panicles of whitish sweet-scented flowers, and in
midsummer appear the grapelike clusters of t'dible berries. The individual
fruits are alnnir the size of a large marble, with a rotigb. pale straw-yellow,
orangelike rind covered with glands filled with green balsamic oil ; th»' rather
large seeds, one to three in number, are inclosed in colorless .iulcy pidp whi«'h
has an agreeable aromatic acid flavor. The wampi is a native of South ("hinn,
where the berries are highly esteemed, both as a dessert fruit and for [)res<'rve8.
Propagation is by seeds and layering. (Adapted from h'rjiurt n( nnutiii Af/ri-
cultural Experiment Station, 1914, p. 33.)

For previous introduction and illustration, see S. P. I. No. 4r>:^2S.

55599 to 55601.

From Richmond, Victoria. Seeds presented l»y V. li. P.akcr. Received
July 29, 1922.

55599. Cassia laevigata Willd. Cfesalpiniacea\

An erect shrubby ornamental cassia several feet in height, with axil-
lary and terminal racemes of large yellow flowers and cylindrical
j leathery pods. 2 to 3 inches long, inflated when ripe. Native to Queens-

land and New South Wales. (Adapted from Bcnthum, Flora Auxlralien-
sis, vol. 2, p. 282.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53851.

55600. Indigofeea austkat.is Willd. Fabacea;.

An attractive shrub 2 to 4 feet high, with erect branches, finely divided
compound leaves, and dense racemes of verj- showy violet-red flowers.
(.\dapted from Bentham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 2, p. 199.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 471.")2.

55601. Kexkedia moxophylla Vent. Fabacese.
(Hardeniergia monophylla Benth.)

An ornamental Australian vine, with alternate smooth leaves and a
profusion of blue flowers borne in stalked racemes. The bmg .arrot-
shaped somewiiat woody root is called " sarsaparilla " by the natives
and is used in infusion as a substitute for that root. (Adapted from
Liiidley, Treasury of Botany, vol. J, i>. .J09.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. 1. No. .'.IT'.T.

55602. Callitris whttei (Eendle) Engl. Pinacew.
{Widdringtonia u-hytel Rendle.)
From Mount Silinda, Southern RlK)desia. Presente.l V«y W. L. Thompson,
American Board Mission. Received .July 24, 1922.

XO SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

" Native cedar of tins region. These seeds are from trees in our own
grounds." ( Thompson. )

The Milanjl express was originally found at an altitude of 10,000 feet on
Mount Milanji, in Nyasaland, by Alexander Whyte. It is a magnificent tree
reaching a height of 140 feet, sometimes with a clear straight trunk for 90
feet and a diameter of 5* feet at 6 feet from the base. The pale reddish timber
is of excellent quality and easily worked. The bark on old trees is of great
thickness. These fine trees are raitidly disappearing before the forest fires,
only those in damp gorges surviving. (Adapted from Transactions of the
Linnean Societn. 2d ser.. vol. If. p. 60. and Gardener's Chronicle. 3d ser.. vol. SI,
p. 18.)

For previous introdiiction. see S. P. I. No. .")2S07.

55603, Phleum PRATEXSE L. Poacece. Timothy.

From Koskilde. Denmark. Presented by Danske Landboforeningers Fr0for-
syniug. Received August 2, 1922.

Timothy seed produced locally for .several seed generations; introduced for
breeding experiments.

55604. Phleum pratense L. Poaceae. Timothy.

From Prague. Czechoslovakia. Presented by Basil Beuzin. Received July
31, 1922.

Locally grown seed inti'douced for timothy breeding experiments.

55605 and 55606. Rumex spp. Polygonaceae.

From OkitsiL .Japan. Seeds presented by T. Onda, director. Government
Horticultural Experiment Station. Received August 2, 1922.

These sorrels, which are used as salad vegetables in Japan, are introduced
for trial as food for diabetics.

55605. RriiF.x acetos.\ L. Sorrel.
Suiha.

55606. Rumex crispus L. Curly dock.
Variety japonicus. Gishi-ffishi.

55607. BowExiA spectabiijs Hook. Cycadacese.

From Bri.sbane. Queensland. Seeds presented by C. T. White. Government
botanist. Received August 1, 1922.

An Australian cycad with a short, thick, cylindrical stem which bears at the
summit one or two large, very graceful, compound fernlike leaves. It makes
a charming little ornamental and should thrive well in lath houses in Florida
when given proper shade, a good supply of moisture, and soil rich in humus.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, pi. 539S, and Bailey. Standard
Cifclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 1, p. 537.)

55608. Pruxus tomentosa exdoteicha Koehne. Amygdalacese.

Bush cherry.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Cuttings presented by Dr. C. S. Sargent,
Arnold Arboretum. Received August 9, 1922.

A large spreading shrub or small tree with densely hairy branches, dark-
green, toothed, sharp-pointed leaves about 3 inches long, solitary white flowers
three-fourths of an inch across, and dark-red fruits about half an inch in
diameter. The plant is found native in western Hupeh and northern Shensi,
China. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae Wil^onianae. vol. 1, p. 225.)

55609 and 55610. LrLrcnsi spp. Liliace«. liily.

From Likiang, Yunnan, China. Bulbs collected by J. F. Rock. Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived August 9, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 11

55609 to 55610— Continued.

55609. LihiUAi SUTCHUENENSK Fraiicli. Lily.

"(No. 4402. Likiauji, Yunnan. June 1.;. I'.C'J. i .V lily :; lo 4 feot
in heiglit, .growiug among limestone rocks and along limoks in scrult vege-
tation at au altitude of 10.(l(»(t to 11. (MM) feet on the Liklang Snow Uunpe.
near the Mo.so village of Ngulnke. Tlic lloweis are borne at the apex of
the stem in twos and threes and are very variahle in eolor. ranglni; from

orange-yellow to i-ed and reddish hrown. the iinii-r part of ilu rolla

being spotted purple."

55610. I.iLiUM sp. Lily.

-[So. 4~>H2. Ivikiang. Yunnan. .Inne 17, I'.fjj. > \ plant L' to L'i t'«H«t
high, growing among limestone crags in i>ine and tir forests at altitudes
of 112. (MHI feet ami higlier. These hulbs were colleclt'd on the Hln|)es of
the Likiang Snow Kange. The flowers, whieh are smaller than tliow of
Liliviii fiutchuownxc, are green and luarketl on the outside and inshle wltli
deeji puritlish spots. The lohes are much reflexed. making the itorlanth
pitcher shaped. This species is not <'onnnon. while L. MiitrhurnniMr |h
found more frequently."

55611 to 55615. Phoenix spp. Pha'nicaceiF. Palm.

From Nice, Fi'unce. Seeds presented hy Dr. .\. Uohert.s<in I'rosdiowsky.
Received July 25, 1922.

"These Phoenix hybrids are all small plants, develojiing shoots from the
base, and are highly ornamental. They have proved quite iiardy here, with-
standing the severe frost of 1920 (20° or 21° F. ), the lowest temperature since
1829." ( ProscliOHsky. )

55611. Phoenix sp. 55614. Phoenlx sp.
(No. 1.) (No. 4.)

55612. Phoenix sp, 55615. Phoenix sp.
(No. 2.) (No. 5.)

55613. Phoenix sp.
(No. 3.)

55616. Phleum PRATENSE L. Poaceae. Timothy.

From Prague. Czechoslovakia. Presented hy Basil Bcnz.in. Received
August 12, 1922.
Locally grown timothy .seed introduced for the use of forage-crop .<«iiecla lists.

55617 and 55618.

From Aitutaki. Cook Lslands. Tubers presentetl by W. T. llewotf. Re-
ceived August 11, 1922. Quoted notes by R. A. Young.

55617. CoLOCASiA ESCULENTA (L.) Scliott. Aracejp. Taro.
" Taro-rei>o. A taro with slightly pink buds."

55618. Xanthosoma .sp. Aracese. Yautia.
"A white-fleshed yautia of good «pnilily. re<-eived under the name

' taro-tarua.' The hiids are very slightly tinged with jilnk."

55619 and 55620.

From Auckland. New Zealand. Seeds presented by Stanley G. Chambers,
secretary, Auckland Acclimatisation Society. Received August 11. 19"—.

55619. Rhopalostylis sapid.x (Soland. i \Vendl. and Drude. Pho>ni-

cace». Nikau.

An elegant palm fr(jm New Zealand: it is of peculiar interest l)ecause

of its distribution, as it occurs farther south than any species of palm

in either \ustralia or South America, being found at 38° 22' south lati-

12 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

55619 to 55620— Continued.

tude. The pinnate leaves, 4 to 6 feet in length, are borne on a trunk 6 to
12 feet high, and the very numerous flowers, occuning on a densely flow-
ered, much-branched spadix, are pale pink. The young inflorescence is
eaten by the natives of New Zealand. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical
Magazine, pi. 5139.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54298.

55620. ViTEx LUCENS Kirk. Verbenacese. Puriri.

A fine tree, from 50 to 60 feet in height, native to New Zealand, but
restricted to the northern part of North Island. It is often called the
New Zealand oak on account of the strength and durability of its wood,
which is not injured by damp or exposure and is therefore extremely
valuable for shipbuilding purposes. The logs are often perforated with
holes, the work of a soft-bodied grub which develops into the puriri moth.
These holes do not affect the timber except that it sometimes has to
be cut to disadvantage.

The handsome, bright glossy green leaves are three to five foliolate with
leaflets 3 to 4 inches long. The pink or red 2-lipped flowers, produced more
or less all the year round, are in axillary clusters of four to eight. The
roots of the puriri never penetrate deeply into the ground, but lie near
the surface, so the tree is easily blown over in a gale. (Adapted from
Laing and Blacktcell, Plants of Neio Zealand, p. 350.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47881.

55621. Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil. Aquifoliacese. Yerba mat^.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Plants presented by D. S. Bullock, agri-
cultural commissioner. Bureau of Agricultural Economics, United States
Department of Agriculture. Received August 9, 1922.

A small, bushy evergreen tree with alternate serrate leaves, native to Brazil
and Paraguay and the neighboring countries. The leaves are roasted and
ground to make the Paraguay tea of commerce, which is said to possess the
desirable properties of tea and coffee without their injurious aftereffects.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .55489.

55622. Datura leichhardtii F. Muell. Solanacese.

Fi-om Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented by C. T. White, Government
botanist. Received August 9, 1922.

Introduced for the use of geneticists working on the chromosome behavior of
this genus.

A tall coarse herb with irregularly toothed oval leaves 3 to 4 inches long,
pale yellowish white flowers about 3 inches in length, and very prickly globular
capsules about an inch in diameter. The plant is native in northern Australia.
(Adapted from Bentham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 4, P- ^68.)

55623. Phleum PRATENSE L. Poaceae. Timothy.

From Christiania, Norway. Presented by Dr. N. Wille, director, Botanic
Garden. Received August 8, 1922.

" This strain of timothy is from Lierfoss, Norway, where seed culture has
been carried on for 20 years." {Wille.)

Locally grown seed introduced for timothy breeding experiments.

55624. Citrus sp. Kutacese.

From Johannesburg, Transvaal. Seeds presented by Col. A. J. Bester.
Received August 15, 1922.

" When I visited the great Symbabian ruins in central Africa in 1911 I dis-
covered a new citrus fruit; I collected seeds and brought them back, and now
the variety is distributed all over the Transvaal. The smooth-skinned fruits
are much like a big lime in shape and the abundant fine-flavored juice is very
sweet." (Bester.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 13

55625. Persea amerkaxa Mill. Lanraccae. Avocado.

(P. yratiussiiiia Gaerin. f. )

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Budwood presented by (ienit 1'. WiliitT. Re-
ceived August 16, 1922.

Wilder. Grown by Gerrit P. Wilder at his re.sldence in Hnnolulu. n st'odlinR
from tbe Guatemalan variety McDonald ^rowiuK at 1402 I'unnlinu Sireot,
Honolulu. An account of the introduction of the MrlhmnUl from (liiutcnmlii
is given in Bulletin 25, p. 43, Hawaii Agriculturul KxinTinii'nt Station, as
follows :

"About 20 years ago Admiral Hoardsloy. leaving (Juateniala for Hawaii, car-
ried with him a number of avocados for consumption on the way. He saved
two seeds?, wrapping tbeni in cotton wool and jiackiiig them in ice. Arrlvinjj
in Honolulu, he gave one seed to .Judge \Vied»'nian and tlie other to Mrs. E.
K. Wilder. The former was planted at 1402 Punahou Street, now occuple<l
by 'The McDonald,' and although both seeds grew, the 'McDonald' is far
superior in quality and blooms earlier."

A formal description of the fruit of the ^VUdcl^ variety is as follows:

Form nearly round; size large, average weifrht about 1 pound; stem thick,
tough; apex broadly rounded; surface light olive green; flesh yellow, shadlnR
into light green near the skin and easily separated fnmi the latter, oily, rich
and nutty in flavor; season October to January in Honolulu.

The tree is vigorous, inclined to grow upward rather than to branch out,
bHt can stand pruning. The variety is valuable as a late avocado.

An analysis of the fruit (analysis 1747, University of ralifornia. 191.5) is as
follows: Weight (in ounces) — fruit, 25.70; seed, 6.42; skin, 2..54 ; edible por-
tion, 16.88. Analysis of edible portion (per cent) — protein, 1..S1 ; fat, 15.87;
ash, 0.86; carbohydrates, 5.15.

66626 to 55632.

From the island of Hainan, China. Seeds presented by the Canton Chris-
tian College, through F. A. McClure. Receive<l August 14. 1022. Quoted
motes by Mr. McClure.

Collected by Mr. McClure in April and May, 1922. The Canton Christian
College introduction numbers are in parentheses.

55626. CoMBEETtTM sp. Combretacofe.

"(No. 853.) An ornamental shrub about 6 feet high, growing on open
hillsides at an altitude of about 1,600 feet."

55627. DiosPYUOS sp. Diospyracese. Persimmon.

"(No. 856.) A tree 40 to 50 feet high and 2 feet in diameter, grow-
ing near the Five Finger Mountains, at an altitude of 3.300 to .5,000 feet.
The fruits are eaten by the natives."

55628. Ficus sp. Moracere. Fig.

"(No. 847.) A small ornamental shrub up to 5 feet In height, collected
in sandv soil at an altitude of 100 to 165 feet. The bright-red figs are
edible.""

55629. Pandanus tectobitjs Parkins. Pandanacese.

" (No. 858.) This plant, which sometimes reaches a height of 10 or
12 feet if unmolested, is used extensively as a hedge plant fn Hainan,
chiefly below an altitude of 1,000 feet. The spherical fruits, about 8
inches in diameter, are bright orange-yellow when ripe."

55630. RuBus sp. Rosaeeae.

"(No. 848.) An edible wild berry found in sandy soil at an altitude of
100 to 165 feet."

55631. RuBus sp. Rosaeeae.

" (No. 849.) An edible wild berrj- found in clay loam on hillsides at
an altitude of about 3,300 feet."

73114—24 3

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55626 to 55632— Continued.

55632. Curcuma zedoap.ia (Bergius) Roscoe. ZinziberaceEe.

"(No. 857.) Rhizomes of ' hak sam keung' (black-hearted ginger);
the flowers are rich pink, and a dark purple in the center of the leaves,
as well as in the rhizome, gives the plant its name. It is found most
abundantly in sandy soil in thickets and along streams and is a very
promising ornamental for semitropical regions"

55633 to 55645. Pruxus mume Sieb. and Zucc. Amygdalacese.

Japanese apricot.

From Lokong, Kwangtung. China. Seeds presented by the Canton Christian
College, through F. A, McClure. Received August 14, 1922. The
Canton Christian College observation numbers are in parentheses.

55633. (No. 601.5-B2) Cha Ip mui.

55634. (No. 601.5-C) Cha Ip imii.

55635. (No. 601.18) Hak Lok Tsai mui.

55636. (No. 601.-E) Hang mui.

55637. (No. 601.11-B) Hank mui chie.

55638. (No. 601.7-C) Hunff mui.

55639. (No. 601.6-C-C) Ngo Shu mui.

55640. (No. 601.19) Sun Ngan Au mui.

55641. (No. 601.10-C) Tai mui.

55642. (No. 601.20) Tai Waiig Wat mui.

55643. (No. 601.4-C2) Tai Wat Tsing mM.

55644. (No. 601.4-D) Tai Wat Tsing wui.

55645. (No. 601.8-C) Wang Wat 7nui.

55646. Medicago sativa L. Fabaceae. Alfalfa.

From Peking, China. Purchased from Dr. R. G. MilLs. Received August
19, 1922.

Native-grown seeds introduced for alfalfa breeding experiments.

55647 to 55668.

From Canton, China. Seeds pre.sented by G. Weidman Groff, general
director. Canton Christian College. Received May 22, 1922. Numbered
September, 1922. Quoted notes by F. A. McClure, of the Canton Christian
College.

The Canton Christian College introduction numbers are in p.n-enthe.ses.
Native names ronianized from the Cantonese dialect.

55647 to 55650. Aleukites Montana (Lour.) Wilson. Euphorbiacea'.

Mu-oil tree.

"This is the mu-yu shu (literally, wood-oil tree) of southern China.
It is less hardy than the tung-oil tree. Aleurites fordii, and 2-year-old
specimens growing at Tallahassee. Fla., were killed by cold in February,
1917. The oil is practically identical with tung oiL The fruit differs
from that of A. fordii in having an irregularly ridged surface when
mature and the young leaves in being much more deeply lobed than those
of that si>8cies." (R. A. Young.)

55647. " Shek Lut, or Tung Yau Tsz. Secured in the autumn of 1921
through Rev. F. Fritz, from Moilim, northeastern Kwangtung"

55648. "(No. 785.)" 55650. "(No. 789.)"

55649. "(No. 788.)"

For an illustration of the young tree, see Plate I.

Inventory 72, Seeds and Plants Imoorted.

Plate I.

A Young Specimen of the Mu-yu Shu. or Mu-oil Tree. iAleurites
MONTANA (Lour.) Wilson; S. P. I. Nos. 55647 to 55650.)

Mu oil, yielded by the seed.s of Ahuritt.i monlaiia, is |)r;nlifiiliy iileiilieiil in cliariu'tcr with tiinu
oil, obtained from ^ . /orrf)! Hemsl. It is a valuable dryiiiR oil, tis<'(| in the viirnish, naint,
and many other industries. The mu-oil tree is less resistant to frost than the tuiiK-<)il tnv,
and the specimen here shown, grown at the Live Oak Plantation, Tallahassi"*', Kla., was
killed by the freeze of February, 1917. The leaves of young trees of this siK'cies are much
more deeply lobed than those of the tung-oil tree (Photographed by R. A. Young, Talla-
hassee, Fla., August 11, 1916; P19856FS.)

\

Inventory 72, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Plate II.

The Carambola, a Favorite: Fruit of Southern China,
carambola l. ; s. p. i. nos. 5565 1 and 55652.

Averrhoa

The peculiar winged fruits of the carambola are highly acid in character and are eatpn hy the
Chinese with fish, meats, and other foods. When fully ripe they :ire deep yellow and sweot
enough to be eaten out of hand, though they are not grnatiy relished in this form. The tree
can be grown successfully in southern ^"lorida, but it is too tender for cultivation in other
parts of the United States. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
March 18, 1914; PloOOlFS.)

Inventory 72, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE III.

An Attractive Relative of the Magnolias.

BlumE; S. p. I. No. 55690.)

CMlCHELIA EXCELSA

As ornamental plants for the warmer portions of the United States the various species of
magnolias have acquired great and well-deserved popularity, and it may be expected that
Michelia cicelsa, which belongs to the same family and whose handsome flowers are here
shown, will some day be widely cultivated in the southernmost parts of this country. This
tall tree is native in the temperate Himalayas of northeastern India at altitudes of about
5,000 feet. The large narrow leaves are silky brown beneath, and the beautiful white flowers
are 4 to 5 inches across. (Photographed by J. F. Rock in northeastern India, in 1920;
P22780FS.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 192'2. 15

55647 to 55668— Continued.

55651 and 55652. Avkkrhoa i .\kami;i>i,a I.. t)xuliila<vir. Caramboli.

"Seeds from fruits purchase*! In the market at Oauton by a riiliie**
student experienced in fruits. Both are cultivated by the natives."

55651. "(No. 651.) Yeung To. A sweet variety eaten out of hand."

55652. "(No. 652.) Saani Nim. A sour variety."

For an illustration of the fruit and foliaRe. 8ee Tlate II

55653. Calamus sp. Phoenicacea;. Rnttnr.

(No. 659.) Wo7W t'oufi. Collected in Dtv-einbor, 1921. fn.iu tin- Five
Finger Mountains, interior of Hainan. The Iouk vincllke Rtcias are
gathered by natives, dried, and sold to llakka traders, who export thoin
from Hainan as one of the rattans of commerce."

55654. Castanopsis sp. Fagaceic.

"(No. 664.) Ktcai Ian j/u* (Cantonese). Collecte<l near HonKniat.Hueu,
a Loi village in the interior of Hainan. The nuts are used by the

natives as food."

55655. Chaenomexes sp. Malacea?.

"(No. 650.) Sz chuen muk kn-a. Purchased in February. 192*2. on the
street in Canton. The fruit is used by the Chinese in niaklnu a rife
wine; it makes good jelly and has been tried successfully here at the
Canton Christian College."

55656. Coix LACBYMA-JOBi L. Poacea?. Job's-teara.

"(No. 685.) / mai. Collected in December. 1921. on th<> island of
Hainan. According to my Chinese assistant, a species of this genus Is
used by the people of Shinhing. West River, Kwangtung. as tish foo<l.
and a famous brand of soft-boned fish is the result."

55657 and 55658. Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott. Aracvii'. Taro.

" Tubers from the Canton market in September, 1921. and grown In
the Canton Christian College gardens for one season."

55657. "(No. 780.) Hung Nga oo (red sprouted)."

55658. "(No. 782.) Paak oo (white)."
55659 to 55662. Diospyros spp. Diospyracese.

55659 and 55660. Diospyros kaki I., f. Kaki.

" Sai Paat tsz. Obtained in September, 1921, by a Chinese student
of fruits from Lohkongtung. Kwangtuni:."

55659. "(No. 653.)" 55660. "(No. 654.)"

55661. Diospyros lotus L.

"(No. 655.) Kaau tsai. Obtained in Dihkongtung. Kwangtung.
A wild species, the pulp of which is used In Canton to make a kind of
waterproofing material."

55662. Diospyros sp. Persimmon.

"(No. 695.) Tsz. Collected from the Five Finger Mountains of
the interior of Hainan, near the Lol village of Ylktsokmaau."

55663. Millettia dielsiana Harms. Fabaceae.

"(No. 662.) Collectetl by F. A. .McClurc. October 2.'i. near Notla. island
of Hainan. This promising ornamontal is a shrub in the ()|hmi, but be-
comes vinelike when growTi in the shade of tall tn'es. The fruits are the
shape and color of oranges and about 2 to 3 centimeters In diameter."

16 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPOETED.

55647 to 55668— Continued.

55664. Nageia cupbessina (R. Br.) F. Muell. Taxaceae.

(Podocarpus javamciig Merr.)

"(No. 666.) Yat poon tsung ( Cantonese i. Collected in the Five
Finger Mountains, interior of Hainan, in December, 1921. A large tree,
becoming 50 meter.s (164 feet) in height and 2 meters (63 feet) in
diameter. It is a promising ornamental and possibly a timber tree."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49546.

55665. Phoexix sp. Phcenicacea'. Palm.

" (No. 663.) A tree resembling the date palm, with edible fniit.
Seeds collected near Noda. island of Hainan, November, 1921."

55666. Rleus FiMBEnFERL^s Focke. Rosacefe.

"(No. 657.) .S7ie p'aau Mk. Collected in December. 1921, on open
grassy hillsides near Yiktsokmaau, interior of Hainan."

A species of Rubus native to southern China, e.specially the vicinity
of Hongkong; the oval heart-shaped densely hairy leaves are about
4 inches long. The flowers and the red hemispherical fruits appear
in the axils of the lower branches. (Adapted from Focke, Bibliotheca
Botanica, vol. 12, p. 80.)

55667 and 55668. Sacchakum spp. Poacese. Grass.

55667. Sacchaeum aeundinaceum Retz.

"(No. 644.) A very tall, promising ornamental grass, collected
near Namfung, Hainan, in December, 1921."

55668. Sacchaeum spontaneum L.

"(No. 690.) A promising ornamental grass collected in Novem-
ber, 1921, near Noda, Hainan."

55669 to 55706.

From Darjiling. India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd
Botanic Garden. Received August 2, 1922.

55669. AcEE CAMPBELLH Hook. f. and Thoms. Aceracese. Maple.

One of the principal maples of the northeastern Himalayas, where
it grows at an altitude of 7,000 feet or more. The beautiful green
leaves with their red stalks make this tree decidedly ornamentaL
The grayish white moderately hard wood is used for planking and
cabinet work. (Adapted from Watt, Dvctionary of the Economic Prod-
ucts of India, vol. 1, p. 69.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47629.

55670. AxNus NEPALEN8IS D. Don. Betulacese. Alder.

The Nepal alder is a tall, sparsely branched, rapid-growing de-
ciduous tree found in many place.s along streams in the temperate
Himalayas. The leaves are oval or oblong, and the irregular winged
nuts ripen in March. The bark is used for dyeing and tanning, and
the rather soft, reddish white wood is used for making boxes. (Adapted
from Watt. Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p.
176.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50714.

55671 to 55673. Bebbebis spp. Berberidacese. Barberry.

55671. Bebbebis insignis Hook. f. and Thoms.

A beautiful hollylike bush of erect habit, with very few spines
and large shining evergreen leaves 3 to 7 inches in length. The
golden yellow flowers are borne in clusters of about 15 and are
followed by ovoid black berries. Native to the eastern Himalayas.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British Itidia, vol. 1, p. 111.)

For previous Introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47645,

JULY 1 TO SKPTKMBER HO, 1022. 17

55669 to 55706— Continued.

55672. Bebberis NAPAULENSis (DC. I SpreiiK.

An erect shrub, 3 to 20 feet hinJi. native to Uie tem|x«rate
Himalayas at altitudes of 4,000 to S,(hr) f«H't. It is leafv orilv n»»or
the top, the leaves beiii-; G to 18 inrhes in lenKtli. wltii leathery ii^af-
lets. The flowers are borne in erect tlense-flowj-red nu-fniet*, :in<l
the bitter, violet fruits are jibout half an in.h in «liain»'t.'i i Vdaptetl
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1. p. 109.)

For previous introduction, see R. V. I. Nn. r»07irt

55673. Rerbkkis wat.lu iiiana !"><".

An everfrreen barberry found in lurests ..f tlie teniiH-rate
Himalayas at altitudes of S.lXK) to lO.tMH) f^t. The leaves are
narrow and the flowers, which are l)orne many In a cluster, are
followed by oval or oblon^i shining,' biacji -purple berrie-^. ( .\dapteti
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. I. p. 110.)

55674. BucKLANDiA POPULNEA R. Br. Hamamelidacea'.

A large evergreen tree, up to 80 ft^'t in height, n.ilive to llic eastt-ni
Himalayas at altitudes of 3,000 to 8,(X»0 feet. The wood is Rraylsh
brown, close grained, and durable and is very much u.sed in Harjllinc
for planking and for doors and window frames. (Adapted from M'att,
Dictvonary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. .I}.?.^

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4704! t.

55675. BxjDDLEiA coLviLEi Hook. f. Loganiaccp.

A shrub or small tree 15 to 20 feet high from tiie vicinity of Slkkim,
India, where it is found at altitudes of 9.000 to 12,000 feet. " The oblong
toothed leaves are about 6 inches long and the crimson flowers, an Inch
in length, are borne in large loose terminal clusters. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. //, p. 81.)

55676. CEPHALOSTACHYVii CAPiTATUM Munro. Poaceie. Bamboo.

A bamboo from the hills of Sikkim, India, which develops strong,
slender, yellow stems up to 30 feet in height. These stems are used by
the natives for bows and arrows, and the leaves are considered good
fodder. (Adapted from Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers, p. Ji29.)

55677. Clematis grewiaeflora DC. Ranuncuhicea'.

A large woody climber with densely hairy, deeply 5-lobed leaflets and
many-flowered panicles of hairy, tawny yellow flowers, with oblong sepals
1^ inches long. The plant is native to the lower temperate and sub-
tropical Himalayas at altitudes of 3.000 to 5,000 feet. (Adapted fn)m
Johnson's Gardener's Dictionary, p. 230, and Hooker, Flora of Briti$h
India, vol. 1, p. 6.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33765.

55678. Cracca Candida (DC.) Kuntze. Fabacere.
(Tephrosia Candida DC.)

A low shrub with slender velvety branches, smootli green leaves n to 0
inches long, with gray-silky lower surfaces, and copious terminal and
lateral racemes of reddish or white flowers. The shrub is luitive to tho
more tropical of the Himalayas, ascending to 5,000 feet altitude.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 111.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50303.

55679. Eriobotrya hookebiana Decaisne. Malaceae.

A small stout-branched tree with thick leathery oblong .sharply tootheil
leaves up to a foot in length, large panicles of small white flowers, and
egg-shaped yellow fruits about three-fourths of an inch long. It is a
native of the eastern Himalayas at altitudes of 6,500 to 8,000 feet,
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 371.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50717.

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55669 to 55706— Continued.

55680. Erythkina arborescens Roxb. Fabacej?.

When covered with its bright-scarlet flowers this small tree is very
attractive and is often planted as an ornamental, as in the streets of
Darjiling. There are but few prickles on its branches, and the thin
greenish leaves are often a foot in width. The strongly curved pods are
about an inch wide and 6 to 9 inches long. The tree is found native in
the centi'al and eastern Himalayas at altitudes ranging up to 7,000 feet.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 12. p. 190. and Gamble,
Manual of Indian Timbers, p. 122.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47680.

55681. Hydrangea robusta Hook. f. and Thoms. Hydrangeacese.

A very stout, nearly erect hydrangea from Sikkim. India. The short-
stemmed oval leaves are coarsely toothed and the flowers, with white
sepals, blue petals, and stamens, are borne in rather loo.se. spreading
corymbs with red pedicels. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Manazine,
pi. 5038.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50367.

55682. Ilex insignis Hook. f. AquifoliaceEe. Holly.

An attractive holly from the Sikkim Himalayas, where it grows at an
altitude of 7,000 feet. It forms a small tree or shrub with thick-grooved
branches which are pui-plish when young. The leathery dark-green leaves
are pinnately lobed. with the lobes spine tipped and alternately raised
and depressed, so that there appears to be a double row of .spiny lobes
on each side. This holly has proved hardy in Ireland. (Adapted from
Gardeners' Chronicle, 2d ser., voL IJf. p. 292. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47698.

55683. Indigofeka dosua tojientosa Baker. Fabaceae. Indigo.

A low shrubby plant with densely hairy branches and dull-green com-
pound leaves 6 to 9 inches in length, each leaf consisting of 40 to 50
leaflets : the bright-red flowers are borne in long racemes. This attrac-
tive species is found in temperate regions of the Himalayas at altitudes
of 1.000 to 5,000 feet. (Adapted from Hooker. Flora of British India,
vol. 2, p. 152. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 50369.

55684. Jasminum dispermum Wall. Oleacese. Jasmine.

A climbing shrub common in temperate regions of the Himalayas at
altitudes of 2.000 to 8,000 feet. It bears very numerous white flowers
in axillary cymes and terminal panicles, sometimes a hundred. (Adapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 3, p. 602.)

55685. Laurocerasus acuminata (Wall.) Roemer. Amygdalaceae.
(Prunns acuminata Hook. f. ) Laurel cherry.

A slender-branched tree 30 to 40 feet in height, with flat narrow leaves
up to 7 inches long and many-flowered racemes of yellowish white
flowers. The fruit is a small oval drupe. The tree is found in the
central and eastern Himalayas at altitudes ranging from 5,000 to 7.000
feet. (Adapted from Hooker. Flora, of British India, vol. 2, p. 317.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47705.

55686. Leycesteria belliana W. W. Smith. Caprifoliacese.

A small graceful shrub with opposite, membranous, lance-shaped
leaves, and sessile, two to four flowered spikes of rosy white flowers.
It is native in the Sikkim Himalayas, near the Nepal border, at an
altitude of 10,000 feet: it should prove hardy in England. (Adapted
from Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Edin-
burgh, vol. 2Jt. p. 173.)

JILY 1 TO SEPTEMBEIl MO, H*22. 19

55669 to 55706— Continued.

55687. LiGUSTRUM confusum Decaisne. Oleucew.

This relative of our common privet Is a small tree, sometirocs 4() feet
in height, and is native to the nxuminiiiv^ nf iiortlieastorn India at alti-
tudes of 3,000 to 5,000 feet. Tht> luirrow lealhery leaves arc snmi-thne!'
as much as 3i inches lon^'. and the .small white flowers are borne in
dense panicles. (Adapted from Hooker. Ftoni of BrUinh India, vol.
S, p. 616.)

For previous introduction, see S. 1'. 1. No. liXMO.

55688. Mag.noi.i.v c.\mpbk)jji Hook. f. and Thonis. .MaKnollnceae.

A beautiful deciduous magnolia from the nimal.iyas, wliere It iis<-«'iids
to 8.000 feet altitude. It reaches a height of .S(»" feet, ha.s very dark
bark, large elliptical dark-green leaves, and white to purple flowers 10
inches in diameter. This magnolia ha.s lloweretl freely in Kouthern
France and Italy. (Adapted from <'iirtis\s Botanical Magazine, pi. 6793.)

For previous introduction, see S. V. I. Nos. 47714 to 47718.

55689 to 55691. Michklia spp. .Magnoliacete.

55689. MicHELiA CATHCARTii Hook. f. and Thonjs.

A lofty tree with magnolialike foliage and terminal white flowers
about an inch in diameter. It is native in the temi>erate forests of
the Sikkim Himalayas, where tlie nKiileraleiy hard, dark-hrowii
. heartwood is used for planking and for making tea boxes. (Adapted
from Gamble, Manual of Indian Tinibrra, p. 6. and UrnkUcr. Flora of
British India, vol. 1, p. .'i2. i

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47730.

55690. MicHELiA ExcKLSA Bluuie.

In the temperate regions of the Himalayas, where this tree is
native, it is known as the " white magnolia " and is the principal
timber tree of tlie Darjiling Hills. The oblong leaves have silky
brown lower surfaces, and the solitary white flowers are 4 or 5 Inches
in diameter. (Adapted from Watt. Dirtionarji of the Economic
Products of India, vol. '>. p. 2'i.i. and Ilookrr. Flora of Britixli India,
vol. 1, p. J,3.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49642.

For an illustration of the flowers of this tree, see I'hue III.

55691. MiCHELIA I.AXUGINOSA Wall.

A tall tree '.vith narrow leaves having white, woolly lower surfaces
and solitary white flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Although It is spring
flowering in most places in northeastern India, where It is native. In
Sikkim it is said to form a large hush which flowers In autumn.
(Adapted from Hooker, Flora of Britixh India, vol. 1. p. }.?. )

For previous introduction, see S. V. I. .\<i. 4f»089.

55692. MoRUS i>aevigata Wall. .Moraceie. Mulberry.

An India mulberry which occurs wild and rultivated, though not
common, in the lower Himalayas, where it forms a miHlium-slzeil tree
with oval leaves up to 7 inches in length. In early spring appear the
long-cylindrical, yellowish white or pale-pui7»le fruits; these are eillble.
although of a rather insipid sweet flavor. (Adapted from .MkinAon,
Notes on the Economic Products of the \orthirr.stcrn I'rovinc<M. pt. 5. p.
88. \

55693. Paspalum conjugatum Berg. Poacejp. Grass.

A creeping perennial grass with the flftwering branches sonietiinos as
much as 8 feet tall. Originally from Dutch Guiana, this species is found
in moist places in the Tropics of both hemispheres and forms extensive
and close mats. (Adapted from Contributions from the Xational Her-
barium, vol. 18, p. 318.)

For previous introduction, see P. I'. I. -No. .%1189.

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

55669 to 55706— Continued.

55694. PiCEA sMiTHiANA (Wall. I Boiss. Pinaceae. Spruce.
(P. morinda Link.)

The Himalayan spruce is a lofty tree found in the mountains of
northwestern India at altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet; the terminal,
drooping pale-green cones are 4 to 6 inches long. The stiff, sharp, spirally
arranged green leaves are crowded into hanging, taillike twigs when
young. The wood is extensively used for rough furniture and planking.
(Adapted from Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India,
vol. 1, p. 4-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47754.

55695. PiEBis FORMOSA (Wall.) D. Don. Ericaceae.

A beautiful evergreen Himalayan shrub with leathery finely toothed
leaves and large terminal branching clusters of porcelain-white flowers.
It has proved hardy in Cornwall, England. (Adapted from Gardeners'
Chronicle, ser. 2, vol. 25, p. 568.)

55696. Pkunus XAPAtH>ENSi.s (Seringe) Steud. Amygdalaceee.

A small tree with narrow acimiinate leaves, 4 to 6 inche.s long, and

axillary racemes of white flowers. The drupes are about twice the

size of a large pea and acid in flavor. This tree is a native of the

temperate Himalayas at altitudes of 4,000 to 10,000 feet. ' .\dapted

from Flora and Sylva, vol. 3, p. S4-)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47767.
55697 to 55701. Rhododendeon spp. Ericaceae.

55697. Rhododexdron arboreum J. E. Smith.

This Himalayan rhododendron is variable both in its foliage
and in the color of its flowers. In one form the leaves are silvery
on the lower surface, while in another they are covered with a
brownish red do\\Ti. The bell-shaped flowers, borne in dense trusses,
vary from deep crimson to pure white. The tree sometimes reaches
a height of 35 feet, with a trunk 4 feet in circumference. (Adapted
from Flora and Sylva, vol. 8, p. 3^.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47771.

55698. Rhododendron ciliatum Hook. f.

A Himalayan rhododendron, of somewhat dwarfed habit, bearing
many small loose trusses of pinkish white flowers less than 3 inches
wide. It rarely exceeds 6 feet in height. (Adapted from Flora
and Sylva, vol. 3, p. 35'.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47772.

55699. Rhododendron dalhoxjsiae Hook. f.

This is said to be the finest rhododendron from northeastern
India, chiefly because of the great size and beauty of the fragrant
flowers, which resemble those of a large lily. It is a straggling
shrub, 6 to 8 feet high, with smooth dark-green leaves. The flowers,
which occur in terminal clusters of three to five, are nearly 5
inches across. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 4718.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47773.

55700. Rhododendron falconeri Hook. f.

This shrub or tree, which sometimes attains a height of 30 feet,
is a native of northeastern India. The large dee^-green leaves,
sometimes a foot long, and the whitish, densely clustered flowers
make it a very fine ornamental. (Adapted/tfrom Curtis's Botanical
Magazine, pi. 4^24.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47774l.

JULY 1 TO SEPTKMBEK .SO, 1922. '21

65669 to 55706— Continued.

55701. Rhododendron maddeni Hook. f.

An ornamental Hiinalnynn slirub 0 to 8 toot IiIkIi TIi»> dark-
green leaves are from 4 to 7 inches loiiR, with (leci>-nHl iM'tlolea.
The large, delicate, fraKnmt lh>\vers. white tlnut-d with row. are
borne in threes at the ends of the branches. (Adapted from f'wiit'i
Botanical Magazine, pi. 4805.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47770.

55702 and 55703. Saukau.ta spp. DiUfniacen*.

55702. Saukau.ta FAS(_icur.ATA Wall.

A bush or small tree about 20 feet in helplit. native to the eaHt-
ern subtropical regions of the Himalayas at altittides of 2.000 to
4,000 feet. The long narrow leaves are quite hairj-. ••spe^-lally be-
neath, and the flowers, which are first white, then pink. :irc lM»rn»'
in red-branched cymes. (Adapted from Hooker. Flora of Rritinh
India, vol. 1, p. 287.)

55703. Saukau.ta xapatjlknsis DC.

A moderate-sized tree with the youngest branches, leaf stems, and
midribs covered with rough brown iiairs; the narrow, .strt»ngly
toothed leoves are up to 15 inches in length, the pink flowers are
borne in many-flowered panicles, and the edible green fruits have
a sweet mealy pulp. The tree is native in the temperate Himalayan
at altitudes of .5,000 to 7.000 feet. (Adapted from Hooker. Flora
of British India, vol. 1, p. 286.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47784.

55704. Skimmia laureola (DC.) Sieb. and Zucc. Rutacea\

An evergreen, .strongly aromatic shrub, found throughout ilit» tem-
perate Himalayas at altitudes ranging from 0.000 to 10.<mm) foer.
The white flowers are crowded into terminal panicles, and the red,
flesliy, oval fruits are about tliree-fourths of an inch in length. The
timber is used to make lioe and ax handles. (Adapted from Watt,
Dictionai-y of the Economic Products of India, vol. 6. pt. S, p. 2f}. and
Hooker, Flora of Britisli India, vol. 1, p. Jfdd.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47795.

55705. Spiraea micrantha Hook. f. Rosacea.

A very attractive shrub of rather lax habit, found in the eastern
temperate Himalayas at altitudes of 5,800 to 10,000 feet. Tlie narrowly
ovate doubly toothed leaves are sometimes 7 inches long, and the small
pale-pink flowers are borne in very long spreading panicles, (.\dapted
from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 525.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47802.

55706. Trachycabpus mabtianus (Wall.) Wendl. Phoenicaceie. Palm.

A slender-trunked fan-leaved palm from temperate regions of the
Himalayas, where it grows to a iieight of 20 to ."V) feet. The unarmed
trunk bears at its summit a crown of rigid leathery roundish leaves 4
or 5 feet in diameter which are cut about halfway down into narrow
2-lobed segments. The yellow flowers, followed by blue fruits, are
borne on a nodding spadix about a foot in length. (Adapted from
Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 6, p. ^86.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .'Vi471.

55707. Trifglium subterraneum L. Fabaceee.

Subterranean clover.

From Melbourne, Victoria. Seeds purchased from F. H. Hrunniug & Co.
Received August 18. 1922.

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

" Experiments carried on by the United States Department of Agriculture and
by State experiment stations in cooperation witli tliis department during the
years 1921 and 1922 have established the fact that this clover will survive the
winter as far north as Knoxville, Tenn. At this station, as well as several
others, the plants from fall seeding made some growth in the fall, held their
own during the winter, and made a rapid and heavy growth early in the spring
of 1922. This clover made a strong growth on sandy land at McNeill, Miss. ;
in this case finely ground bone meal had been used as fertilizer. Preliminary
trials have been encouraging, and the department is making further tests."
{A. J. Pieters.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51212.

55708. Pterocarpus sp. Fabacese.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seeds presented by D. S. Bullock, agri-
cultural commissioner, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, United States
Department of Agriculture. Received August 17, 1922.

"(From Cierras de Vilgo, Independencia, Province of La Rioja. Argentina.)
Indian name chica, which means ' chew forever ' or ' chew always." The seeds
are eaten toasted by the Indians." (Bullock.)

55709. Annoxa diversifolia Safford. Annonaceae. llama.

From Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico. Seeds purchased througli R. O. Steven-
son. British vice consulate. Received August 19, 1922.

" The ilama may be termed the cherimoya of the lowlands. The cherimoya
does not succeed in the Tropics unless grown at elevations of 4,000 to 6,000
feet, where the climate is cool. The ilama, on the other hand, belongs to the
lowlands, but is strikingly similar in character to a good cherimoya. It is a
valuable recruit and one which can not be too strongly recommended for cul-
tivation throughout the Tropics." (Wilsoti Popetwe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 51404.

65710. Lotus uliginosus Schkuhr. Fabacese.

From Paris. France. Seeds purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Re-
ceived August 19, 1922.

A pasture plant of considerable agricultural importance, rather extensively
iised in New Zealand, from 10 to 15 tons of seed being sown annually. This
plant prefers a wet or swampy habitat. It sold in December, 1918, at about
a dollar per pound. It is saved for seed mainly in the Auckland Province,
but prior to the war the gi'eater portion was imported, mainly from Germany.
This seed was exported from the latter country under the name of Lotus
villosus or L. uliginosus, which are the European trade names for the L.
major of the New Zealand seed trade. L. major is very variable with re-
gard to certain characters, such as hairiness, and in consequence several bo-
tanical names have been given to the plant. There are apparently a good
many different strains, but whether these breed true from seed and are good
agricultural species or whether they are due either to the habitat in which
they are growing or to fertilization has not j'et been ascertained. (Adapted
from The Nerc Zealand Jottrnal of Agriculture, vol. 17. p. 3^7.)

Received as L. villosus, which is now referred to L. uliginosus.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48635.

55711. Prinsepia sinensis Oliver. Amygdalaceae.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Seeds presented by Dr. C. S. Sargent, Arnold
Arboretum. Received August 25, 1922.

" Prinsepia sinensis is a species which has been comparatively unknown to
horticulturists until recent times. It is quite distinct from the Himalayan
P. utilis, which yields a cooking oil common in India, but is closely similar to
P. umflora, which has been introduced by this office several times. Like
P. uniflora it is a Chinese ornamental shrub with gray or whitish bark and
small gray spines. But while P. uniflora has white flowers, dark-purple fruits,
and thick linear-lanceolate leaves, P. sinensis is distinguished by yellow

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1P22. 28

flowers, deep-red fruits, iuul thin ovato-lanceolate leaves. The sliruh Is m\'\
to be somewhat luirdier than /'. uuifiorn. The phuit is of sirikinR habit, aiul the
clusters of \Hvge hriprlit-yolh.w flowers ninst make it a brillhint sight on lt«
native Mongolian hills from Mukden to tlu' Yal.oo. It Is early tiloomlnj;. but
at the Arnold Arboretum it bears only a few fruits." ( />. r. I'cattie.)

55712. DioscoREA alata L. Dioscorciiceae. Greater yam.

From Bridgetown. Harbados, British West Indies. TuImth pn'wnted by
John R. Bovell, Director of Agricidture. Received July 7, lO^'J.

"Barbados Red. The tuber has a purple inner skin, with whiif flesh usually
tinged or mottled with purple. Tlie vine is four angled, witli rather prominent
maroon wings. Tlic leaves are opposite. l)roadly ovate, .-ordato. acuminate;
veins maroon; sinus deep and narrow; petioles maroon at base and u\k'\.
In the cooked yam the purple color is pale, and tlie llesh is mealy and of good
flavor. The tubers often weigh several pounds each and are usually Hoine-
what cylindrical. This is a standard variety in the West Indies and .should
be a good market yam for this cotmtry." {R. A. Younp.^

55713. Phyllostachys sp. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Tangsi, Chekiang, China. IMants collected in V.H)1 liy the late Frank
N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer of the United States department of
Agriculture. Received June. 1908. Now numbered for convenience In
distribution.

"A small-growing variety not over 10 feet in height, forming dense clumps.
The small wiry stems make excellent plant .stakes and small fishing rods. It
is quite hardy, withstanding freezing temperatures." (Peter liinxct.)

Originally introduced under S. P. I. No. 23233 (Meyer's No. 301). but as it
does not agree at all with Meyer's note it is necessary to renumber it.

55714. HoRDEUM vuLGARE PALLIDUM Sei'inge. Poaceae. Barley.

From Algiers. Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received July
8, 1922.

" Trabut. A very hardy variety selected from the barleys of North Africa."
(Trabut.)

55715 to 55717.

From Jamaica Plain. Mass. Presented by Dr. C. S. Sargent. Arnold Ar-
boretum. Received July 5, 1922.

Seeds of the following varieties of the Japanese flowering cherry {I'runuj^
serrulata Lindl.) are to be grown for trial as stocks for edible-fruited clierries.

55715. Prunus serrulata pubescens Wilson. Araygdalaceje.

A tree up to 55 feet in height, with a trunk sometimes 7 feet In cir-
cumference and leaves with pale-green lower surfaces. The white or
pink single flowers are usually about four-flfths of an inch in diameter.
This variety, known as Kasumi saknra. has the widest distribution of
any of the Japanese cherries and flowers about two w(H>ks later than
Prunus serrulata spontanea, from which variety it differs chiefly in the
slight hairiness of the leaves. (Adapted from Milton. Chcrnct of
Japan, p. 31.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45709.

55716 PKUiNUS SERRULATA 8ACHAL1NEKSIS ( Schmidt ) Makino. Amyg-
(P. mrgentii Rehder.) [dalaceie. Sargent's cherry.

This variety, the Yama .mkura of nortliern Japan, is very similar to
Prunus serrulata pubeseens, except that the leaves are not hairy, and
the flowers which are pink or rose colored, rarely white, are usually a
little more than an inch in diameter. It is the handsomest of all the
wald cherries of eastern Asia and is the parent of several of the finest
double-flowered Japanese cherries. (Adapted from Wilnon, Cherries of
Japan, p. 35.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46533.

24: SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

55715 to 55717— Continued.

55717. Prunus seebulata spontaxea (Maxim.) Wilson. Amygdalacese.

In Japan this variety is a common wild tree in the woods and thickets
from Kagoshima in the south to the Nikko i*egion in the north, where
it forms a tree over 75 feet in height with a trunk 15 feet in circum-
ference. In habit and color of flowers this variety agrees closely with
the northern Prunus serruhita sachaUnensis ; the flowers are white or
pink and a little less than an inch in diameter. It is the Yatna sakura
of southern and central Japan. (Adapted from Wilson. Cherries of
Japan, p. 28.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41577.

55718 to 55721.

From Likiang, Yunnan. China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived July 3, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55718. Berberis dictyophylla Franch. Berberidaceoe. Barberry.

" (No. 3388. May 15, 1922.) A fine yellow-flowered, somewhat spiny
shrub which grows on limestone soil in the Likiang Mountains at an
altitude of 12,000 feet. The fruits are a brilliant red, and the shrub
would make an excellent ornamental."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49056.

55719. Prinsepia utilis Royle. Amygdalacese.

"(No. 3281. Lashihpa. May 10, 1922.) A spiny shrub of great orna-
mental value, which gi-ows north of Talifu on limestone soil at altitudes
of 8,000 to 10,000 feet. In December and January the pendent branches
bear a great profusion of white flowers. A cooking oil is expressed
from the seeds, which are gathered by the Chinese and native tribes."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42623.

55720. Prunus sp. Amygdalaceae. Cherry.

"(No. 3256. May 9, 1922.) A wild cherry which forms a large
spreading tree 50 feet high with a trunk up to 2 feet in diameter ; it grows
at 8,500 feet altitude in forests beyond Chinho. It should be a fine tree
for stock purposes ; it bears large numbers of small yellow fruits."

55721. Rosa sp. Rosacese. Rose.

"(No. 3238. Lashihpa. May 10, 1922.) A fine climbing rose which
grows in great profusion at 8,000 feet altitude near Likiang. It is a
prolific bloomer, bearing large corymbs of flowers which are at first
yellow, but become white when fully opened."

For an illustration of this rose, see Plate IV.

55722. Trifolitjm pratexse L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From London. England. Seeds presented by Walter S. Tower, American
commercial attache, London, through the Bureau of Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce. United States Department of Commerce. Received July
3, 1922.

Introduced for department agrostologists.

55723. Magnolia campbelli Hook. /. and Thorns. Magnoliacea?.

From Darjiling. India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd
Botanic Garden. Received July 3, 1922.

A beautiful deciduous magnolia from the Himalayas, where it ascends to
8,000 feet above sea level. It reaches a height of 80 feet, has very dark bark,

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PLATE V.

A New Hybrid Pear. (Pyrus serotina ■ communis: S. P. I. No. 55805.)

The Van Fleet pear, a hybrid produced by the late Dr. Walter Van Fleet at Little Silver, X. J.,
merits the serious attention of fruit growers because the tree appears to be resistant to fire-
blight and at the same time the fruit is excellent for cooking and preserving. The pear is
medium to large, with golden-yellow skin and sweet whitish flesh. The tree is vigorous, with
large, thick, glossy leaves. Xo trace of blight has appeared in the two original trees which
have been growing for 10 vears at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. (Photo-
graphed by E. L. Crandall, September 12, 1922; P27943FS.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 25

large elliptical dark-green leaves, and wlilte to iiuride llowers 10 inches in
diameter. This magncilia has flowered freely in soutliern Frniice and Italy.
(Adapted from Curtis's Botanical Matjaziuc, vol. J 11. pi. 6*793.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4771S.

55724. Medicago sativa L. Fabacese. Alfalfa.

From Lima, I'eru. Seeds pri'seiited by W. K. Imnn. uctlUK comujurciiil
attach^, through the Department of Connneree, WashinKton. I>. C. lU.'-
ceived July 3, 1922.

"This Peruvian alfalfa is known as 'San re«lriina.' Sr. Carlos .Mvan-z
Calderon, who obtained the sample for us, says that it wa.s grown In the coa.st
region and may be harvested every 45 days tlirougliout the year, wliereas from
the ordinary variety ' del pais ' only about six cuts per year can be obtained."
(Dunn.)

Peruvian alfalfa has proved of great value in certain parts of the UnltiHl
States. In the hope of originating new strains which may be sujKTlor In certain
respects to any now grown in this country, an cndrt Is being mad** to obtain
seed from as many different regions in Peru as possible. The following note
is adapted from H. L. Westover, in '"The Development of the Peruvian .Mfalfa
Industry in the United States," United States Department of Agrlcultur*'
Circular 93 :

As compared with common alfalfa, both types of Peruvian alfalfa are more
upright, less branched, and have fewer and somewhat coarser stems and smaller
crowns. In thick stands, these differences are hardly noticeable. Most of the
Peruvian introductions are also characterized by rapid growth, quick recovery
after cutting, and in sections having a mild climate ability to make growth In
cool weather after ordinary alfalfas have ceased growing. Under such (xndl-
tions the Peruvian alfalfas start growth earlier in the spring and continue later
in the fall, thereby giving more cuttings eacii season. The principal obJ«'<'tion
advanced in times past to these alfalfas is their tendency to be<'ome somewhat
woody wiien allowed to stand beyond the flowering stage, but this difllculty Is
easily obviated by earlier harvesting. Lack of hardiness will always conflne
the successful production of the true and smooth Peruvian alfalfas to the
southern and southwestern portions of the United States, where the cllmath-
conditions are comparatively mild. They can not be grown to advantage where
the winter temperature falls below 10° F. At the present time most of the
Peruvian and smooth Peruvian alfalfa in the United States is found In Arizona
and California. It has also been grown to a limited extent in New Mexico.
Texas, and the coastal regions of the Southeastern States. The results se«'m
to indicate that in much of this region the common alfalfa could be replHce<l
very profitably by the Peruvian varieties.

55725. Prunus armeniaca L. Amygdalaceae. Apricot.
From Algiers, Algeria. Seeds presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received

July 3, 1922.
"A native apricot known as lous; the tree is very productive and the fruit
excellent. This tree is cultivated at M'Sila, a subarid region." {Trabut.)

55726. Fragaria roseiflora Boulay. Rosacese. Strawberry.

From Chenebourg, near Geneva, Switzerland. Seeds purchased from H.
Correvon, Floraire Nursery. Received July 11, 1922.

Introduced for experiments in strawberry breeding.

This is very closely allied to Fragaria vesca, from which It Is distinguished
by its round, uniformly pink petals and its roundish depressed fruits. It is
found wild on the slopes of the Vosges Mountains in Alsace. (Adapted from
Bulletin de la Soci6t6 de France, vol. 18, p. 92.)

55727. Ceratonia siliqua L. Csesalpiniaccse. Carob.
From Bari, Italy. Budwood presented by Dr. E. Pantanelll, director.

Agricultural Experiment Station. Received July 7. 1922.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

"Am4le. This is considered the best variety of carob cultivated in this
province (Bari) ; it may be the kind with large sweet pods which has been
reported to you from this region." (PantaneUi.)

55728. Garcinia mangostana L. Clusiaceee. Mangosteen.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Seeds purchased through H. F. McMillan,
Botanic Garden, Peradeniya. Received August 31, 1922.

Introduced for the purpose of establishing the mangosteen in our tropical
dependencies.

" This delicious fruit is about the size of a mandarin orange, round and
slightly flattened at each end, with a thick, smooth, rich red-purple rind,
which, when cut, exposes the white segments lying loose in the cups. The cut
surface of the rind is a most delicate pink. The separate segments are whitish
and covered with a delicate network of fibers. The texture of the pulp re-
sembles that of the plum, and the flavor is indescribably delicious." {David
Fairchild. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55496.

55729. Prunus armeniaca L. Amygdalacese. Apricot.

From Likiang, Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
August 26, 1922.

"(Nguluke, Likiang Valley. June 25, 1922.) The trees are 45 feet or more
high and found in this region at altitudes of 8,000 to 9,200 feet. They are
apparently free from disease and should make good stock plants. The small,
sour, rich- red fruits are deliclously fragrant and are excellent for jam or
for stewing." (Rock.)

55730. LiLiuM sp. Liliace«. Itily.

From Likiang, Yunnan, China. Bulbs collected by J. F. Rock. Received
August 30, 1922.

"(No. 4756. Nguluke, near Likiang. June 27, 1922.) This may be a variety
of Lilium sutchuenense. The plant, which grows on the Likiang Range at an
altitude of 11,000 feet, is about 4 feet tall, with linear-lanceolate leaves and
large brightly colored reddish yellow flowers spotted with a rich purple."
(Rock.)

55731. Ortza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Szemao. Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock. Received
August 30, 1922.

"(Szemao, Yunnan. March 11, 1922.) A bright-red rice of fine grade, called
tzu no mi by the Chinese and sold in Szemao." (Rock.)

55732. Prunus majestica Koehne. Amygdalacese. Cherry.

From Talifu, Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock. Received
August 30, 1922.

"(No. 3174. Talifu, Yunnan. April 25, 1922.) A fine large tree, 60 to 70
feet in height, of Prunus pseudo-cerasus type, found in the foothills of Talifu
at altitudes of 6,700 to 7,000 feet. The tree from which these seeds were
collected had three trunks clothed with a smooth, shining, bronze-colored bark
with horizontal bands speckled with white. Each trunk was over a foot in
diameter, the branches were stout and erect, the foliage dark green, and the
fruits small, oblong, reddish, and cherrylike in appearance." (Rock.)

55733. Carica papaya L. Papayacese. Papaya.

From Bangkok, Siam. Seeds presented by Lao Leng Hui, clerk, American
Legation. Received September 1, 1922.

A mixed collection of papayas from Bangkok, Siam. for trial in southern
Florida. The Siamese papayas are recommended by the Hon. W. P. Hunt,

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 27

former American Minister to Siam. as of unusually good quality and free from
the objectionable odor which characterizes those of many other countries.

55734. Phleum PRATENSE L. Poaceae. Timothy.

From Budapest, Hungary. Presented by the Hungarian Seed Culture Co.
Received August 29, 1922.

Locally grown seed introduced for timothy breeding experiments.

55735. Myrica rubra Sieb. and Zucc. Myricaceae. Yang mae.

From Yokohama, Japan. Seeds purchased from the Yokohama Nurserv
Co. Received August 31, 1922.

" The beautiful dark-purple fruits are the size of crab apples and can be
eaten out of hand or made into compotes and pies. There is great variation in
the habit and productivity of the trees and also in the color, size, and taste of
the fruits. The trees are evergreen and thrive best on well-drained rocky ter-
races. The localities that will best suit them in the United States will prob-
ably be the southern sections of the Gulf Coast States and the milder parts of
California. Chinese name yang mae." (Frank N. Meyer.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 53982.

55736. Persea Americana Mill. Lauracese. Avocado.
(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Laguna, Guatemala. Budwood collected by Wilson Popenoe, Agri-
cultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived October, 1916. Numbered September, 1922.

This variety was not distributed along with others introduced from Guate-
mala in 1916-17. as no buds were saved at Washington, and only one was
successfully established at Miami, where several budsticks of the original
shipment were sent. For a year or more the variety was considered to be lost.
When it came into bearing, less than two years after the original buds were
top-worked on an old tree of the West Indian race at the Miami Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, the variety was seen to be sufficiently meritorioiis to justify a
wider trial. In habit and character of growth it is excellent ; the branches are
strong, not drooping, and the growth vigorous. The fruits, which ripen at
Miami in late winter and early spring, are slender pyriform, about 18 ounces
in weight, dark green, with the surface somewhat rough ; the skin is thick and
woody and the flesli cream yellow, smooth, and free from fiber, of rich flavor
and excellent quality. The seed is rather small and tight in the cavity.

The original note on this variety is as follows :

"(No. 41. Laguna, Guatemala. October 2, 1916.) Avocado No. 2. Itzamna.
A fruit of good size, having a very small seed and flesh of good quality and
ripening very early in the season. The tree does not seem to be a very heavy
bearer, but it is in such condition that it is diflicult to say what its behavior
may be under more favorable culture.

" The parent tree is growing among coffee bushes in the finca of Don Miguel
Soto, a few hundred yards from the northern shore of Lake Amatitlan, at
an altitude of 3,900 fei^t. The soil is a heavy black loam, rich and moist.
The tree is about 25 feet high, with a trunk 1 foot in diameter and a rather
scanty top. The amount of fruit which it is ripening this year (1916) is not
great, but the crop may be considered a fair one.

" Following is a description of the fruit :

" Foi-m oblong-pyriform, not necked ; size above medium, weight 14 to 16
ounces, length 5^ inches, greatest breadth 31 inches ; base rounded, with the
stem insertion nearly central ; stem moderately stout, 5 inches long ; apex
rounded ; surface pebbled, light green to yellowish green, with fairly numerous
yellowish dots; skin slightly le.ss than one-sixteenth of an inch thick at base
of fruit, more than one-sixteenth of an inch thick at apex, separating readily
from the flesh, brittle, and granuhir in texture; flesh pale cream, greenish
near the skin, firm, with very slight fiber markings toward the bai^'e of the
fruit ; flavor nutty ; quality very good ; seed very small, ovate-conic in form.
If inches long, 1^ inches thick, with both seed coats adhering closely and tight
in the cavity.

28

SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

" The fruit reaches maturity by the end of September at Lake Amatitlan
and is then picked for market, but the quality would doubtless be much better
if it were left on the tree some time longer. In exces.'-ivel.v wet weather the
fruits fall as soon as they are mature. With less soil moisture they hang
on longer." (Wilsmi Popenoe.)

55737. Tabebuia pextaphylla (L.) Henisl. Bignoniaceae.

From St. Croix. Virgin Islands. Seeds presented by J. B. Thompson,
agronomist in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received
August 25. 1922.

This tree is native in the West Indies and Central America and is often
cultivated as an ornamental.

"The matiliscuate is a handsome flowering tree found in north-central
Guatemala, especially in the Valley of Salama. and commonly growing near
small streams. I have seen it at altitudes of 2,000 to 3.500 feet. The tree is
about 35 feet high at maturity, with a spreading crown, deciduous during the
latter part of the dry season (January to March), and producing large clusters
of pink flowers which make the tree a mass of color visible for some distance.
Its flowering season is from January to March, and the seeds, which are
prcKluced in long slender pods, ripen in May and June.

"As an ornamental tree for cultivation in southern Florida and possibly also
in California, the matiliscuate seems well worthy of trial. The only defect
of this plant is the habit of dropping its leaves during the dry months of the
year. If it flowers in tlie .same months in Florida as in Guatemala, it should
be a valuable addition to the flowering trees of that region. It thrives on heavy
but rocky land and does not seem to require a large supply of water." {Wil-
son Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44998.

55738. Paullixia cupaxa Kunth. Sapindaceae. Guarana.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Seeds presented by Dr. J. Simao da Costa,
through Dr. W. L. Schurz, commercial attach^ of the American Embassy.
Received September 6, 1922.

A stout, bushy vine found wild in Venezuela and northwestern Brazil and
also cultivated in the latter country for the sake of the grapelike fruits, from
which is obtained the product known as guarana. This, in the form of a
black paste, has received considerable attention in the pharmaceutical world
in recent years as a natural source of caffein.

The following analysis shows the composition of guarana :

Per cent.

Starch 9. 350

Glucose . 777

Pectic acid, malic acid, dextrin,

etc 7. 470

Vegetable fiber 49. 125

Water 7. 650

Per cent.

Caffein 5. 388

Essential oil 2.950

Resin 7. 800

Coloring matter 1. 570

Saponin . 060

Guarana-tannic acid 5. 002

Pyro-guarana acid 2. 750

Owing to the fact that guarana is so rich in caffein, a small dose enables
a man to endure extraordinary hardship, and taken sparingly it is said to be
excellent for intestinal trouble.

The Mauhe district in Para, Brazil, produces about 25 tons of guarana paste
annually, and the cultivation of the plant has recently been begun in the States
of Goyaz and Rio de Janeiro. A number of new and successful pharmaceuti-
cal compounds contain this product. (Adapted from Bulletin of the Pan
American Union, vol. 51, p. 268.)

55739 to 55747.

From Avondale. Auckland, New Zealand. Budwood and trees presented by
H. R. Wright. Received September 13. 1922. Quoted notes by Mr.
Wright.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 29

55739 to 55747— Continued.

55739 to 55742. Amygdalus peksica L. Amygdalacese. Peach.

(Prunus pei'sica Stokes.)

55739. •' Dormant biuls of Kinfis Scc(Ui7iff. A white-fleshed cling-
stone variety, with the skin uniformly of a beautiful red."

55740. " Dormant buds of Sunrise. One of the earliest varieties, of
high color and superb quality. The tree is sturdy, close jointed,
and a good cropper."

55741. "Dormant buds of Watts Early. A variety that might be
suitable for Florida because of its short resting period. It starts
its growth nearly a month before any other variety: consequently
should not be planted in districts subject to hue frosts. The ripen-
ing season is extra early."

55742. "White Cling. Tree belonging to a variety found growing
near a native hut in the Coromandel district. It is said to bear
heavy crops of fine-flavored, very juicy fruits."

55743. CiTEUs SINENSIS ll>. ) Osbeck. Rutacea*. Orange.

"Groverhi Navel. Trees of a Queensland variety with fruits of large
size. This variety is an enormous cropper and well worth a trial."

55744. Maltjs sieboldii (Regel) Rehder. Malaceae.

" Selected trees which are aphis resistant, but not suitable as stock
plants, lacking afl5nity. They are essentially ornamentals, having very
pretty foliage and being very handsome while in fruit."

55745 to 55747. Prunxjs salicina X cerasifera. Amygdalaceye.

Hybrid plum.

55745. "Dormant buds of Ford's Early{l)."

55746. " Dormant buds of Ford's Early. A hybrid plum which is
early ripening and a good cropper."

55747. " Dormant buds of Norris Early. Said to be a hybrid
plum."

55748 to 55750.

From Nice. France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received September 12, 1922.

55748. Indigofeba dosua tomentosa Baker. Fabacese. Indigo.
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 55683.

55749. Mimosa rubicaulis Lam. Mimosacefe.

A large, straggling, prickly shrub found throughout the greater part
of India, ascending to 5,000 feet in the western Himalayas. The leaves,
seeds, pods, and powdered roots are used by the natives medicinally.
It is said to make a very satisfactory hedge plant. (Adapted from M'att,
Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 5, p. 2Jf9.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47734.

55750. Nicotiana sylvestris Speg. Solanacefe. Tobacco.

An ornamental tobacco from Argentina which has the double merit
of large handsome leaves and a free-flowering habit. Its white sweet-
scented flowers are very attractive, but should be shaded from the direct
rays of the midday sun. (Adapted from 77/e Cardrners' Magazine, vol.
52, p. .',8.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42344.

55751 to 55753.

From Mill. Szechwan. (Miina. Tubers nnd bullts obtained by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Received September 12, 1922.

30 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED.

55751 to 55753— Continued.

55751 and 55752. Lilium spp. Liliacene. Lily.

55751. Lilium sp.

"(July, 1922.) A tall plant with purplish white flowers borne in
twos or threes ; collected in the mountains."

55752. Lilium sp.

'•(No. .5054. .July 12, 1922.) A rather rare species with pink
flowers speckled with purple, found in the mountains at an altitude
of 12.000 feet."'

55753. ( T'ndetermined. )

"(No. .5053. July. 1922.) Tubers collected in the mountains."

55754. Htpericum caxariexse L. Hypericacese.

From Nice. France. Seeds presented by L>r. A. Robertson Proschowsky.
Received September 15, 1922.

"A small graceful tree with drooping branches, which will grow on the driest
and poorest of soils. The wood is the strongest I bave ever .seen: it is almost
impossible to drive a nail into it. The boys here use its thin straight stems
as net handles, all other kinds of wood breaking under the strain of pushing
the net through the water. I should think that such remarkably strong wood
which can be produced on such poor soil would have a practical value."
( Proschoivsky. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 47581.

55755. RuBus sp. Eosacese. Blackberry.

From San Jose. Costa Rica. Seeds collected by Edward Goucher, Plant
Propagator, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received September 14, 1922.

"The fruits of this species of Rubus were collected at Paraiso. near San
Jose, Costa Rica. The plants grew along the roadside and were from 6 to 8
feet in height. The fruits, which were produced in abundance, were about 1
inch in length and very tirm in texture, but of poor flavor." (Goucher.)

55756 to 55761.

From Yunnan. Cbina. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of
the United States Department of Agriculture. Received September 11,
1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55756. Lilium sp. Liliacefe. Lily.

"(No. 4931. Likiang. July 7, 1922.) Bulbs of a beautiful illy with
thick, oval, alternate leaves which are far apart. The single terminal
flower has rich pink reflexed petals spotted with dark purple. This rare
plant grows on the edge of pine forests of the Likiang Snow Range at an
altitude of 12.000 feet. This may be only a variety of LiUum dncJiartrei,
but it is a decidedly handsome plant."

55757 to 55761. Prunus spp. Amygdalacere.

Seeds of the following wild cherries and plums:

55757. Prunus sp. Cherry.

"(Likiang. .July 6, 1922.) A smaller tree than the following
[No. 4858, S. P. I. No. 55758] : the fruits also are smaller, globose.
and dark red. It grows in the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude
of 12,000 feet. The tree is apparently free from any disease."

55758. Prunus sp. Cherry.

"(No. 4858. Likiang. July 6, 1922.) A fine looking cherry trer".
35 to 40 feet in height, which grows at an altitude of 12,000 feet
among limestone bowlders on the edge of alpine meadows on the

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 31

65756 to 55761— Continued.

Likiang Snow Range. TI)e foliage is dark green, and the orange-
red, oval-pointed, sour fruits are nmcli sought after by birds and
henoe difficult to collect."

55759. Prunus sp. Plum.

"(Szemao. July. 1922.) A i)luni tree of fine shape, 40 to 50 feet
in height, growing in the mountains at an altitude of 5,000 feet or
more. The small yellow fruits, about the size of an olive, are not
very sour; the flesh is .scanty but quite tasty."

55760. Prunus sp. Plum.

"(Szemao. July, 1022.) .\ iilum tree growing in the mountains
at an altitude of .j.OOO feet."

55761. Prunus sp. Plum.

"(Szemao. July, 1922.) A plum tree, 30 to 35 feet in height,
growing in the mountains at an altitude of 5.000 feet or more. The
fruit, somewhat hirger than an olive, is yellow, hard, and sour.
Owing to its freedom from disease and prolific hearing, this species,
as well as the two preceding ones, should be suitable for stocks. '

55762. Garcinia mangostana L. Clusiacese. Mangosteen.

From Paris, France. Seeds purchased from Vihnorin-Andrieux & Co.
Received September 6, 1922.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 55728.

55763. AcANTHOsiCYOs HORRiDA Welw. Cucurbitacese.

From Louws Creek, Ea.stern Transvaal, Union of South Africa. Seeds
presented by E. B. Edwards. Received September 14, 1922.

" Narras. A remarkable cucurbitaceous plant which grows on the dunes of
the Namib, where subterranean waters exist. The plant subsists even when
this water is at great depths. It forms thorny tliickets on the sand hills of
Southwest Africa and is adapted to a hot, dry climate, with little or no rain-
fall. The fruit is the size of an ostrich egg. Both the pulp and seeds are used
as food by tlie natives. The fruits are produced in abundance, and for about
four months of the year the more primitive Hottentots are said to survive with
practically no other source of food or water. The fruits are eaten and water
is obtained from them. The seeds when ripe are plump, about the size of
watermelon seeds.

" The plant is one which should be of great value to our Indians of the
Southwest if once established on the sand dunes of Arizona and southern
California. It is doubtiul whether any plant can be obtained which seems
offhand to give greater promise in that region than does this cucurbit." (H. L.
Shantz.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55486.

55764 and 55765. Prunus serotina Ehrli. Amygdalacea?.

Capulin.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Seeds presented by Sr. Jorge
Garcia Salas, Director General of Agriculture. Received August 17, 1922.

" In Guatemala this tree is found throughout the highlands generally, some-
times as a semicultivated plant, sometimes as a wild specie.s, or at least having
the appearance of one. Its zone of cultivation lies between 4,000 and 9,000
feet. The Kiche Indians who live near Quezaltenango know the fruit as ' tup '
and distinguish two varieties — the ' ek-i-tup ' (red tup) and the ' sak-i-tup '
(white tup), the latter having fruits of much lighter color than the former.
The presence of a name for this fruit in the Kiche language argues an ancient
cultivation in the Guatemalan highlands.

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

" The capulin is used in the same manner as the northern cherry — for eating:
out of hand, for preserving, for jams. etc. In those countries where good vari-^
eties grow it is poptilar among all classes of people.

"There is considerable difference in flavor of the fruits from different trees
of a given region where this species grows, some of the fruits being disagree-
ably bitter, while others are sweet, pleasant, and altogether delicious. It is
these latter which must lie sought out and propagated if the possibilities of the
capulin are to be fully realized and if it is to become eventually, as we con-
fidently believe it will, a popular fruit throughout the subtropical regions of
the entire world." (Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 41328.

55764. "A bitter cherry from cool regions of Chimaltenango." {Garcia
Solas.)

55765. "A sweet cherry from cool regions of San Martin Jilotepeque.'"
( Garcia Salas.)

55766 to 55768. Cucvmts spp. Cucurbitaceae.

From Burringbar. Xew South "Wales. Seeds presented by B. Harrison..
Received September 14. 1922. Quoted liotes by Mr. Harrison.

• 55766. CrcuMis melo L. Muskmelon..

1 *' Seeds of the Australian casaba which I believe originally came from

j India. It is a most prolific plant, bearing cream-colored fruit about the

size of a cucumber. It is sometimes called the ' apple melon ' and is
i quite popular here, lieing very palatable when eaten with .sugar or made

up into pies. It is hardy, prolific, early, and should thrive well through-
out the United States."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40029.

] 55767 and 55768. CrctrMis SATrsrs L. Cucumber..

55767. " Ma III moth. This lUcuuibtT grows to a very large size, al-
most as large as a medium-sized vegetable marrow, and keeps well.
The flesh is very firm, crisp, and sweet."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48156.

55768. •' Horri.son's Giant. Grows to a length of .3 feet and is well
flavored. This variety has been evolved tiirough careful selection
and cultivation."

55769. Caragaxa PTGMAEA (L.) DC. Fabacese. Dwarf pea tree. .

From Indian Head. Saskatchewan. Canada. Seeds presented by Norman
M. Ross. Forestry Branch, Nursery Station. Indian Head. Received Sep-
tember 15, 1922.

A handsome shrub with small leaves and yellow flowers, which grows spon-
taneously in hilly places in the southern provinces of Russia, and in great
abundance in the region south of Lake Baikal. In cultivation it rarely exceeds
4 feet, but in its wild state it is often 6 feet high with a stem 2 inches thick.
The bright-yellow shoots when old are long and flexible and are made into
flj-flaps. The shoots are much tougher than those of any of our cultivated
osiers and are better suite<l for tying. The hard dull-brown wood is streaked
with red and is well adapted for veneering. (Adapted from Edward's Botanical
Register, vol. 12, p. 1021.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52698.

55770. LiLiuM sp. Liliaceae. Lily.

From Mill, Szechwan. China. Bulbs collected by .T. F. Rock, Agricultural
Explorer of the Fnited States Department of Agriculture. Received
September 15. 1922.

"(No. 5051. Mill. July 10, 1922.) A lily related to Lilium diushwrtrei, with
large racemes of white flowers; the petals are reflexed and sprinkled with
purple. The bulbs were collected in southwestern Szechwan, in the mountains
of the Lama Kingdom." {Rock.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, ll>22. 33

55771 to 55774.

From Koniaba. Tokyo, Japan. Se*^ds presented by Prof. M. Shirai, Botan-
ical Institute. College of Agriculture, Komaba. Received September 19,
1922.

55771 and 55772. Etaeagnus mui.tiflora Tliunb. Elseagnacese. Gumi.

A very attractive wbite-flowered Japane.se shrub about 6 feet in height.
The lower surface of the oval leaves is silvery white and the dull-red
oval fruits, about an inch in length, are much relished for their brisk
tart flavor, being excellent for preserves. (Adapted from The Florists'
Exchange, vol. 38, p. 185.)

55771. Ogumi. 55772. Togutiii.

55773 and 55774. Rubus spp. Rosacew.

These native Japanese species of Rubus are introduced for breeding
experiments.

55773. Rubus ixcisus Thunb.

An erect shrubby species with purplish stems, few spines, heart-
.shaped leaves, and solitary axillary white flowers. (Adapted from
ThuHberg, Flora Japouica, p. 216.)

' 55774. Rubus micbophyllus L. f.

(R. palmattis Thunb.)

A much-branched shrub with slender climbing branches, scattered

recurved prickles, roundish five or six lobed bright-green leaves.

solitary axillary pure-white flowers, and yellow juicy fruits nearly

• an inch in diameter. (Adapted from Curti-t's Botanical Magazine,

; j)l. 7801.)

55775 to 55787.

From China. Collected l>y J. F. R<»ck, Agricultural Explorer of the
United States Department of Agriculture. Received September 21,
1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55775 and 55776. Amygdalus persica L. Amygdalacea. Peach.

(Pruniis persica Stokes.)

55775. "(Near Puerhfu, Yunnan. July, 1922.) Seeds of a tree 40
feet in height, which is a prolific bearer. The fruits are unusually
fine, although small : they are juicy and of a delicious strawberry-
like flavor, freestone, and with a strawberry-red surface."

55776, "(Puerhfu, Yunnan. July 10, 1922.^ Seeds from large trees
growing wild in tlie mountains 30 li [about 8 miles] from Puerhfu
at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The fruits are large, freestone, quite
juicy, and of good flavor."

55777. Arisaema sp. Aracese.

"(No. 5053. Mill, Szechwan. July 12. 1922.) Tubers of an aroid
of great beauty collected in the mountains. The large spathe is white,
■with a tinge of pale green toward the apex."

55778 to 55780. Lilium spp. Liliaceoe. Lily.

55778. LiLiUM sp.

"(Likiang. Yunnan. July, 1922.) Bulbs of a lily with red stems,
dark-green leaves, and yellowish red flowers ; the reflexed petals
are spotted with purple. This lily was found on the western slope
of the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 14.000 feet."

55779. LiLiuM sp.

"(Likiang. Yunnan. July 20, 1922.) Bulbs of a small lily with
single white flowers ; found on the Likiang Snow Range at an
altitude of 14,000 feet."

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55775 and 55787— Continued.

55780. LiLiUM sp.

"(liikiang. Yunnan. July. 1922.) Bulbs of a lily with red stems
and thick, flesliy, light-green leaves, collected on the eastern slope
of the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 14.000 feet. The yellow-
ish green flowers are marked with purple stripes."

55781 to 55784. Prunus spp. Amygdalacese.

55781. Prunus tomentosa Thunb. Bush cherry.

"(Likiang, Yunnan. July 18, 1922.) Seeds of a shrubby cherry
which grows on the Yunnan-Szechwan border about five days' jour-
ney north of Likiang in the scrub forests near Fengkow, not far from
the Yangtze River, at an altitude of 11,000 feet. The plant is 8 to
10 feet high, with a gray pubescence, branching from the base and
forming a large round bu.sh. It is a most prolific bearer, and in
the latter parf of July is loaded with the oval orange-.vellow cher-
ries of a sweetish sour flavor."

55782. Prunus sp. Cherry.

•'(No. 5052. Mill. Szechwan. July 10, 1922.) Seeds of a fine
spreading tree 35 to 40 feet in height, collected in the mountains at
an altitude of 12,000 feet. The small oval red fruits have very
small seeds. The tree should make a good stock plant."

55783. Prunus sp. Plum.

"(Near Puerhfu. Yunnan. July. 1922.) Seeds of a fine tree
which bears bright-yellow, very juicy fruits of a mild, sweet flavor,
the size of a small apple. This species could doubtless be improved."

55784. Prunus sp. Plum.

"(Near Puerhfu. Yunnan. July, 1922.) Seeds of a tree 35 to 40
feet high, with bright-yellow, slightly bitter fruits the size of a
small walnut."
55785 to 55787. Rubus spp. Rosacese. Raspberry.

55785. Rubus sp.

"(Likiang. Yunnan. July, 1922.) Seeds of a rambling shrub
cdllected on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 15,000 feet
in exposed situations covered with snow in winter and early spring.
The entire plant is woolly white and slightly spiny, and the leaves
are snow white beneath. The fruits, the size of a thimble, have a
.><weet. delicious flavor, and tlie individual drupelets are large and
transparent."

55786. Rubus sp.

"(Likiang. July 20. 1922.) Seeds of a climbing shrub, with
leaves silvery beneath and green above, growing on the Likiang
Snow Range at an altitude of 13,000 feet. The orange-red berries
have a sweet subacid flavor and attractive color."

55787. Rubus sp.

"(Likiang. July 20, 1922.) Seeds of a slirul) 5 to 6 feet high,
collected on the slopes of the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude
of 13.000 feet. The small leaves are green on both sides, and the
scarlet berries are sweet and very palatable."

55788. Rubus glaucus Benth. Eosaceae. Andes berry.

From Guatemala. Seeds presented by B. M Young, Morgan (Mty, I^a.
Received September 25, 1922.

" The Andes berry occurs as a wild plant from Mexico to Ecuador. It is a
vigorous raspberrylike plant, bearing maroon-coloretl fruits which resemble
Logan blackberries in flavor, but are sweeter. It can probably be cuiti-

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 35

vated on tlie Pacific coast ami in the Hult" States. A full description of the
plant, its cultivation, aud uses may be found in tlie Journal of Heredity, vol.
12, pp. 387-393, November, 1921. •' (Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52734.

55789. Eheum rhaponticum L. Poly«:oiuice«3. Rhubarb.

From Ottawa. Canada. Crowns presented by Prof. T. F. Ritchie, Depart-
ment of HorticnlTure. Central Kxiiorimental Farm. Keoeived Septem-
ber 28, 1922.

•'A new variety of rhubarb of verv tiiic (lualitv: it lias a slender purplish
stalk." (W. A. Ortoti.)

55790. Calliaxdka tkkgk.mixa (L.) Bentli. Mimosaceae.

From Dominica, r.ritisli West Indies. Seeds presented by .Joseph .Tones,
curator, Botanic Gardens, Dominica. Iteceived September 22, 1922.

" Seeds of a small native tree known locally as boia ravinv ; it makes a good
hedge plant and is very pleasing when in flower. (Jones.)

A beautiful leguminous .shrub of tlie habit of the mimosas, but thoniless,
with compound leaves composed of six leaflets arranged characteristically in
two groups of three each. The long purple fiUiments of the dense axillary
flower heads make this shrub a very pleasing ornamental. (Adapted from
Phuuier, PUintarum Americana rum, ed. Burmann. pi. 10.)

55791. OsTRis ALBA L. Santalacese.

From Nice. France. Seeds presented by Dr. A. Kobert.son Proschowsky.
Received September 23, 1922.

" Tliis is a small evergi-een bush wliich is very ornamental when loaded with
its red fruits. It grows in very dry poor soil." (Proschoirsky.)

A small upright shrub 3 feet high, widely distributed throughout tlie Medi-
terranean region. It has stiff, nari-ow, yellowish green leaves, small axillary
greenish yellow flowers, and small red fruits. The roots and fruit possess
astringent properties. (Adapted from Schneider, Illiistrierte>i Handhueh der
Laubholzkunde, rol. J, p. 2^7.)

55792 to 55795.

From Freetown. Sierra Leone, West Africa. Seeds presented by Prof.
William N. Martin, Alliert Academv, Freetown. Received September
25. 1922.

55792. CucuMEROPS'.s manmi Naud. Cucurbitacejip. Kiffy.

A cucurbitaceous yellow-flowered climbing vine from tropical Africa.

" The gourdlike fruits, about the size and shape of a goose egg,
are produced on vines like that of the ordinary gourd. The seeds when
parched and ground produce a delicious condiment, and kiffy seed is
an important ingredient in the ix)pular Liberian dish called dumboy.
The flavor of the parched seed is similar to that of the parchetl seeds
of Sesamnni indicum. which are used in the same manner by the natives
of Liberia. The seeds are obtainwl by macei-ating the fruits in water
and washing them free from the pulp. This iilant probably would ma-
ture its fruits only in the extreme .southern United States." (G. N.
Collins. )

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 31365.

55793 and 55794. Hotxtis .sokghxtji L. Poaceae. Sorghum.

(Sorghum mil gar e Pers.)

55793. Cush Vitsh. Seeds yellow.

55794. Cush. Cush. Seeds red.

55795. Okyza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

"Temne rice, the sweetest in Sierra Leone." (Martin.)

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

55796. GuiLiELMA uTiLis Oerst. Phoenicaceae. Pejibaye.

{Bactris utilis Benth. and Hook.)

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Plants purchased through Oton Jimenez,
Received September 15, 1922.

A shipment of plants of the pejibaye. For an extended account of this inter-
esting food palm, see the Journal of Heredity, vol. 12, pp. 154-166, April, 1921.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 54776.

55797 to 55804.

From Harbin, Manchuria. Seeds presented by G. C. Hanson, American
consul, Harbin. Received September 25, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr.
Hanson.

" The following collection of farm products grown in the Provinces of Hei-
lungchiang and Kirin, Manchuria, was prepared for a world's farm exhibit
to be held in Lagrange, Ind.. in October. 1922. The seeds are all of the
1921-22 crop."

55797. Cannabis sativa L. Moracere. Hemp.
"A variety of hemp grown at Anda."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 44712.

55798. Fagopyrum vulgare Hill. Polygonacefe. Buckwheat.

(F. esculentum Moench.)

" Buckwheat from Anda."

55799. HoLCUs sorghum L. Poaceie. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

" Kaoliang from Tzitzikar."

55800. LiNUM usiTATissiMUM L. Linacea?. Flax.
" Siberian linseed from the Ussurisk Railway district."

55801. Panicum miliaceum L. Poacene. Proso.
" Red millet from Tzitzikar."

55802. SoJA MAX (L.) Piper. Fabacere. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

" North Manchurian soy beans ; average quality from the River
Sungari district."

55803. Triticum aestivum L. Poaceje. Common wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

" Manchurian wheat ; 124/125 Zolotnika natural weight ; from Anda."

55804. Zea mays L. Poacese. Corn.
"A yellow variety of maize from Anda."

55805. Pyrus serotixa X comimunis. Malucese. Van Fleet pear.

Trees grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif., under
P. I. G. No. 6583. Numbered September, 1922.

"A hybrid pear raised by the late Dr. Walter Van Fleet at Little Silver, N. J.,
and presented to the Plant Introduction Garden in 1909. Promising as a
blight-resistant cooking and preserving pear for sections where flre-blight is
destructive.

" Origin, Little Silver, N. J. A hybrid probably between Golden Russet, an
oriental pear, and one or more of the communis types. Medium to large,
roundish, obovate ; skin golden, covered with numerous small round dots :
stalk long, stout ; cavity around stalk quite shallow or none at all ; basin at
the calyx end more or less abrupt, deep, russet ; flesh whitish, sweet, slightly
subacid, granular ; core medium ; seeds few. large ; not gritty.

"A handsome golden colored pear which when properly ripened makes a fine
baking and preserving fruit. The trees are strong and vigorous with large.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1922. 37

thick, glossy leaves. The two original trees have been grown at Chico for
more than 10 years and no trace of blight has appeared. J. E. Morrow,
superintendent of the Chico garden, who has watched this pear carefully for a
number of years, says that it is a splendid cooking pear and that after being
cooked it tastes something like pineapple. He further says that, owing to its
extreme vigor, size, hardiness, immunity to blight, and heavy cropping quali-
ties, he believes the pear has much promise. He regards it as much better than
Kieffer or LeConte and is of the opinion that it should be thoroughly tested,
especially in the Southern States." (B. T. Galloway.)

For an illustration of this fruit, see Plate V.

55806. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented by George Valder, De-
partment of Agriculture. Received September 29, 1922.

Locally grown timothy introduced for comparison and cultural experiments.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55480.

55807. GuiLiELMA uTiLis Oei'st. Phcenicaceae. Pejibaye.

(Bactris utilis Benth. and Hook.)

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds collected by Edward Goucher, Plant
Propagator, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received September 19, 1922.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 55796.

55808 to 55811.

From Buitenzorg. Java. Seeds presented through Carl Hartley. Received
September 23, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Hartley.

55808 to 55810. Arachis hypogaea L. Fahacea^. Peanut.

Presented by the Java Department of Agriculture.

"All of these peanuts mature in 100 days, or, according to the natives,
in three months."

55808. "(No. 24 M.) BroeJ. This is a dominantly 3-seeded red-
skinned peanut from East Java. It is moderately wilt resistant."

55809. "(No. 74.) Paarse Holle. This variety is named for its
dark-red seed skin. It is mostly two seeded with some :S-
seeded pods and is moderately wilt resistant."

55810. "(No. 71.) Toehan. This is grown by the Selectietuin here
as their most productive strain. Unlike some of the kinds named
' Toeban ' in other places, it has a white seed skin. Of the early-
matui'ing strains, with one exception, it is the most resistant to
the locally prevalent wilt. Bacterium solanacearum. It is of the
bunch type, easily handled and harvested.

55811. Castanopsis akgentea (Blume) A. DC. Fagaceje. Chestnut.

"(April, 1922.) An edible chestnut obtained from the head forester at
Palembang, Sumatra."

An evergreen tree 50 to 60 feet high, with narrow, thin leaves 5 to 7
inches long, and very spiny dense clusters of burs; each bur is about 2
inches wide and contains normally a single nut an inch in diameter.
(Adapted from Hooker; Flora of British India, vol. 5, p. 621.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52533.

55812. Mangifera altissima Blanco. Anacardiacese.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Budwood presented by Sr. Adn. Hernan-
dez, director. Bureau of Agriculture. Received September 6, 1922.

A Philippine relative of the mango, which is found wild from northern Luzon
to southern Mindanao, where it forms a large tree, sometimes reaching a
height of 116 feet. The tree is not cultivated, although the mangolike, smooth,
green or yellowish fruits, 2 to 3 inches long, are used for making pickles. The

38

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

leaves are long, narrow, and pointed at both ends, and the small, fragrant,
white flowers are borne in large numbers in branched clusters. (Adapted from
W. H. Brotvn, Wild Food Plants of the PhUippines. p. 5-J.)

Amygdalacese.

Peach.

65813. Amygdalus peksica L.

{Prunus persica Stokes.)

From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. A sucker from the
stock plant on which was budded Amyridnlus tangutico. S. P. I. Xo. 41700.
Numbered September, 1922, for convenience in distribution.

" This tree has matured a very good crop of exceptionally fine freestone
peaches. The fruit is yellow with red cheeks, in shape slightly flattened at
the ends and bulging in the center, in size about 3 inches in diameter and 2i
inches long. The basin is wide and shallow, the suture rather indistinct. The
flesh is yellow, very juicy, of extra fine quality, and very red at the pit, which
is rather large, rough, and deeply corrugated. Average weight about 6^
ounces. A number of persons who have sampled this peach have pronounced
it superb. It compares favorably with Late Craicford and is about a week
later than Elbertn. It is not as coai'se in texture as the latter." (J. E.
Morrow.)

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Acanthosicyos horrida, 55703.
Acer campbellii, 55669.
Alder, Alnus nepalensis, 55670.
Alcurites montaua, 55647-55650.
Alfalfa, Medicago siativa, 55569-55571,

55586, 55646, 55724.
Alnns nepalensis, 55670.
Amyydalus persica, 55739-55742, 55775,

55776, 55813.
Ancles berry, Rub us glaucus, 55788.
Annona diversifolia, 55709.
Apricot, Prunus arnienmca, 55725,
55729.

.Japanese, Prunus mume, 55633-
55645.
Arochis liypogaea, 55808-5.5810.
Arisaema sp., 5.5777.
Averrhoa carambola, 55651, 5.5652.
Avocado, Persea americana:

Itzamna, 55736.

Wilder, 55625.

Bactris ntilis. See Guiliehna utilis.
Bamboo, Cephalostachyum capitatum,

55676.
Phyllostachys spp., 55582. 55583,

55713.
Banana, Alusa spp., .55592, 55593.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley, Trabut, Hordeum vulgarc pal-
lidum, 55734.
Bean, mung, PJiaseolus aureus, 5.5.573,

55574.
soy, »S'07rt max. 55802.

Berberis dictyoplnjUa, 55718.

insignis, 55671.

napanlensis, 5.5672.

wallichiana. 55673.
Blackberry, Rubns sp., 5.5755.
Bowenia spectabilis, 5.5607.
Bucklandia popuhwa, 55674.
Buckwheat, Fagopyrum vulgare, 55798.
Buddleia colvilei. 55675.

Cahnnus sp., 55653.

Calliandra tergemina, 5.5790.

CaUitris irhytei. 5.5602.

('au)iabis satira, 55797.

Capulin, Prunus serotina, 55764, 5.5765.

Caragana pygmaea, 5.5769.

Tarambola, Averrhoa carambola, 5-5651,

556.52.
Carica papaya, 55733.
Carob, Amele, Ceratonia siliijua, .55727.
Cassia laevigata. .55.599.
CastU)ioysi.s sp., 556.54.

argentea, 55811.
Cephalostachyum cayilatum, 5.567C.
Ceratonia siliqua, .55727.
Chacnoincles sp., ,5.5655.
Cherry. Pruiiu.s spp., 55720, 55757,
5.5758, 55782. P. iiiajestica,
55732.
bush, P. tomentosa, 55781.

P. tomentosa endotridia,

55608.

.Japane.se tlowering, P. scrrulata,

55587.

P. serrulata pubescens, 55715.

P. serruhita spontanea, 55717.

laurel, Laurorerasus acuminata,

55685.
Sargent's, /'. serrulata sucha-
linensis, .5.5716.
(.Miestnut, Castanopsis argentea, 55811.
("liica, Pterocarpus sp., 55708.
Citrus sp.. 5.5624.

australasira. See Microcitrus

australasica.
sinensis, 55743.
Claucena lansium, .55.598.

icampi. See C. lansium.
Clematis greuiaeflora, 5.5677.
Clover, red, Tri folium pra tense. 55722.
subterranean. T. subterraneum,

55707.
white, T. repois, 55572.

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40

SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED,

Coix lacryma-jobi, 55656.

Colocasia esculent a, 55617. 55657,

55658.
Comhretum sp.. 55626.
Corn, Zea mays, 55804.
Cracca Candida, 55678.
Cucumber, Cucumis sativus:

Mammoth, 55767.

Harrison's Giant. 55768.
Cucumeropsis mannU, 55792.
Cucumis melo, 55766.

sativus, 55767, 55768.
Curcuma sedoaria, 55632.
Cyrtostachys lakka, 55579.

Datura leichhardtii, 55622.
Dioscorea alata, 55594-55597, 55712.
Diospyros spp., 55627, 55662.

kaki, 55659, 55660.

lotus, 55661.
Dock, curly, Rumex crispus, 55606.

Elaeagnus multiflora, 55771, 55772.
Eriohotrya hookeriana, .55679.
Erythrina arborescens, 55680.

Fagopyrum esculentum. See F. vul-
gare.

vulgare, 55798.
Ficus sp. 55628.
Fig, Ficus sp., 55628.
Flax, Llnum usitatissimum. 55S(K).
Fortuiiella spp., 5558(>, 55581.
Frag aria sp., 55589.

roseiflora, 55726.

Garcinia mangostana. 55728. 55762.
Glycine hispida. See Soja max.
Grass, Paspalum conjugatum. 55693.
Saccharum arutidinaceum, 55667.
spontaneum. 55668.
Guarana, FauUinia cupana, 55738.
Guilielma utilis, .55796, 55807.
Gumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, .55771,
55772.

Hardenbergia monophylla. See Ken-

nedia monophylla.
Hemp, Cannabis -^ativa, 55797.
Eolcus sorghum, .55703. 55794, .55799.
Holly, Ilex insignis, 55682.
Hordeum vulgare pallidum, 55714.
Hydrangea robusta, 5568L

Hypericum canariense, 55754.

llama, Aniiona diversifolia, 55709.
Ilex insignis, 55682.

paraguariensis, 55621.
Indigo. See Indigofera spp.
Indigofera australis, 55600.

dosua tomentosa, 55683, 55748.

Jasmine. Jasminum dispermum, 55684.
Jasminum dispermum. .5.5684.
Job's-tears, Coix lacryma-jobi, 55656.

Kaki. Diospyros kaki. 55659, 55660.
Kennedia monophylla . .55601.
Kiffy. Cucumeropsis mannii, 55792.
Kumquat, Fortunella spp., 5.5.580.

55.581.

Laurocerasus acuminata. 55685.
Leycesteria beUiana, .55686.
Ligustrum confusum. 55687.
LiJium spp., 55610, 55730. 55751, 55752.
.55756, 55770, 55778-55780.
•s- u tch uen ense. 55609.
Lily. See Lilium spp.
Lime, finger, Microcitrus australasica,

55588.
Lin urn usitatissimum, 5.5800.
Lotus uliginosus. 5.5710.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 55575-55578,

55590, 55.591.

Magnolia campbellii, 55688, 55723.
Mains sieboldii, 55744.
Mangifera altissima, 55812.
Mangosteen. Garcinia mangostana,.

55728, 55762.
Maple. Acer campbellii, 55669.
Matiliscuate, Tabebuia pentapliylla,.

55737.
Medicago sativa, 55569-55571, 55586-

55646, 55724.
Michelia cathcartii, 55689.
excel sa. 55690.
lanuginosa, 55691.
Microcitrus australasica, 55588.
Millettia dielsiona. 5.5663.
Mimosa rubicauUs, 55749.
Morus laevigata, 5.5692.
Mulberry. Morus laevigata, 55692.
Mu-oil tree. Aleurites montanOr

55647-55650.

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Musa spp., 55592, 55593.
Muskmelon, Cucumis nielo, 55766.
Myrica rubra, 55735.

Nageia cupressina, 55664.

Narras, Acanthosicyos horrida, 55763.

yicotiana splvestris, 55750.

Nikau, Rhopalostylis sapida, 55619.

Oca, Oxalis tuberosa, 55585.
Orange, Groverly Navel. Citrus sinen-
sis, 55748.
Oryza sativa, 55731, 55795.
Osyris alba, 55791.
Oxalis tuberosa, 55585.

Palm, Cyrtostachys lakka, 55579.
Phoenix s?.pi>., 55611-55615, 55665.
Rhopalostylis sapida, 55619.
Trachycarpus martianus. 55706.
Pandanus tectorius, 55629.
Panicum miliaceinn, 55801.
Papaya, Carica papaya, 55733.
Paspalum conjugatum, 55693.
Paullinia cupana, 55738.
Pea tree, dwarf. Caragana pygmaea,

55769.
Peach, Amygdalus persica, 55775,
55776, 55813.
Kings Seedling, 55739.
Sunrise, 55470.
Watts Early, 55741.
White Cling, 55742.
Peanut, Arachls hypogaea :
Broel, 55808.
Paarse Holle, 55809.
Toeban, 55810.
Pear, Van Fleet, Pyrus serotiyia X

communis, 55805.
Pejibaye, Ouilielma utilis, 55796,

55807.
Persea americana, 55625, 55736.

gratissima. See P. americana.
Persimmon, Diospyros spp., 55627,

55662.
Phaseolus aureus, 55573, 55-574.
Phleum pratense, 55603, 55604, 5.5616,

55623, 55734. 55806.
Phoenix spp., 55611-55615, 55665.
Phyllostachys spp., 55582, 55583, 55-
713.

Picea morinda. See P. smithiana.

smithiana, 55694.
Pieria formosa, 55695.
Plum, Prunus spp., .55759-55761,
5.5783, 55784.
hybrid. Prunus saliclna X ceras-
ifera:

Ford's Early, 55745, 55746.
Norris Early. 55747.
PodocarpuJi javanicus. See Nageia

cupressina, 55664.
Prinsepi^a sinensis. 55711.

utilis. 55719.
Proso, Panicum viiliaceum, 55801.
Prunus spp.. 55720, .5.5757-5.5761,. 55782-
557S4.
acuminata. See Laurocerasus

acumdnata.
armeniaca, 55725, 55729.
majestica, .55732.
m>ume, 55633-55645.
napaulen-sis, 55696.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
salicina X cerasifera, 55745-55747.
sargentii. See P. serrulata sacha-

linensis.
serotina. 5-5764, -55765.
serrulata, 55587.

pubescens, 5-5715.
sachalinensis, 55716.
spontanea, 55717.
tomentosa, 55781.

endotricha, 55608.
Pterocarpus sp.. 55708.
Puriri, Vitex lucens, 55620.
Pyrus serotina X communis, 55805.

Raspberry, Rubus spp., .5-5785-55787.
Rattan. Calamus sp., 55653.
Rheum, rhaponiicum. 55789.
Rhododendron arboreum, 55697.

oiliatum, 55698.

dalhousiae. 55699.

falconeri, 55700.

maddeni, 55701.
Rhopalostylis sapi4a, 55619.
Rhubarb. Rheum rhaponticum, 55789.
Rice. Oryza sativa, 55731, 55795.

wild. Zizania sp., 55584.
Rosa sp., 55721.
Rose, Rosa sp., 55721.

42

SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED.

Ruhits spp., 55630, 55631, 55755, 55785-
55787.

fim briiferus, 55666.

fflaucus, 55788.

incisus, 55773.

inieraphifUus, 5-1774.

palmatus. See R. microphyllits.
Rumex acetosa, 55605.

crisp Its, 55606.

Sacchurum arundinaceum. 55667.

spontaneum, 55668.
Saurauju fm^clcidata. 55702.

twpauleiisis, 55703.
Skiminia la areola , 55704.
Soja max, 55802.
Sorghum, Holcus ■sonjhum, 55793

55794, 55799.
Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sor

ghum.
Sorrel, Rumex acetosa, 55605.
Spiraea micrantha, 55705.
Spruce, Picea smith iana, 55694.
Strawberry, F'rafjorm .sp., 55589.
Frmjaria roseifforn, 55726.

Tabchuiu poitaphnlla. .55737.

Taro, Colocaaia eseulcntu, 55617, 5.5657,

55658.
Tephrosiu Candida. See Cracca can

dida.
Timothy. Phleum pratense, 55603

55604, .55616. 55623, 55734, 55806.
Tobacco, Nicotiana sylvcstris, 55750.

Tomato. Ljicopersicon esculentum,

55575-55578, 55590, 55591.
Trachycnrpus martianus, 55706.
Tri folium pra tense, 55722.

re pens. 55572.

subterraneum. 55707.
Triticum aestivum, 55803.

vulfiare. See T. aestivum.

Undetermined, 55753.

Vitex lucens, 55620.

Wampi. Claucena lansium. 55598.
Wheat, conmion. Triticum aestivum,

55803.
^Viddrin{/ton■ia whytei. See Callitris

uhytei.

Xanthosoma sp., 55618.

Yam, greater, Dioscorca alata, 55594-
55597, 55712.

Barbados Red, 55712.

Frances. 55595.

Kohl-E-Patta, 55596.

Morado, 55597.

Pelua, 55594.
Yang mae, Myrica rubra, 55735.
Yautia, Xanthosoma sp., 55618.
Yerba raatS, Ilex paraguariensis,
55621.

Zea mays, 55804.
Zi:ania sp.. 55584.

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ILLUSTKATIONS

Page.
I'LATK I. A liandsome Chinese primrose. {Primwla sinopurpurea Balf. f . ;

S. 1'. I. No. 55899) 14

II A drouylit- resistant Asiatic plum. {Prmvus sp. ; S. P. 1. No.

55901) 14

III. A showy alpine plant from western China. {IttcrnvUlea yrandi-

flora brecipes Spraf;ue: !^. P. I. No. .55934) 20

IX. A cliestnnt fmni thn mmiiitains of soiithwestein China.

(Casfdvea sp. ; S. 1'. I. .\n. 5H()80) 20

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INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT

To many it may not be apparent why the Province of Yunnan,
Avhicli borders Tibet on China's western boundary, is a particularly
likely place to search for plants for introduction into xVmerica.

Mr. Kock. our agricultural explorer, who has been collecting in
this region now for nearly three years, shows by his notes and
specimens in what way Yunnan plants are likely to be valuable to
American horticulture.

The vast mountain area, in which he has been exploring, where
snow-clad peaks 12.000 to 20,000 feet high rise from almost sub-
tropical valleys and gorges thousands of feet deep have been
channeled by the largest and longest rivers in Asia (the Mekong and
the Yangtze) in their break through the mountains which bound the
Tibetan table-land, furnishes a home for thousands of interesting
plants which some day will enrich our h(n'ticulture.

It is true tliat other exploring botanists, like Forrest and Kingdon
Ward, have visited it, but this is the first time that an xVmerican
explorer, with the needs of our farms and gardens in mind, has
hunted for plants which can be grown in American dooryards and
has ejitered western China by its back door, so to speak, which is
Bhamo, on the border of Burma.

]VIi'. Rock's itinerary, like that of Frank Meyer, will be given in
detail in a later number of this series. It sullici's f(jr liini to
locate the region where he collected the plants in this inventory.
This centers chiefly around Likiang and the Likiang Snow Range.
Manj^ of the plants were found in localities wliere the thermometer
goes below 32° F. and heavy snowfalls occur. High tropical altitudes
and temperate-region latitudes correspond, but only roughly so, for
it has come to be well recognized that high alpine plants are ac-
commodated to conditions which do not prevail at many places at
sea level in the Temperate Zone. The heavy and contiiuious blanket
of snow which characterizes many mountain regions makes it pos-
sible for many rather tender plants, such as the potato, for example,
to live in the ground over winter. To illustrate, in the higher al-
titudes of the Rockies on its western slopes and also as far north
as Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, potato tubers often remain
unfrozen in the soil because the soil is blanketed with snow before
freezing weather occurs, whereas otherwise they would be frozen in

2 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED

the ifround nearlv cnerv vear as far ^outli a- the Carolina-. Then,
too, there must be taken into consideration the length of day, the
atmosi^heric pressure which alfects the amount of oxygen and carbon
dioxid in the air. and the effect which high mountain atmosphere
has upon the actinic rays of the sim. In other words, it should
never be forgotten that these plants are essentiall}* cosmic machines
run by the sun's energy and that in no two places on the globe do
identical atmospheric conditions prevail.

Twenty-five years of experience has taught those of us who liave
been establishing new plants in America to be very cautious in pre-
dicting where plants will thrive, for no one can foresee except in a
general way the degree of accommodation which any new plant will
exhibit. The only way to find out is to test it, and Mr. Rock has
sent in large quantities of seeds for trial.

Exploring alone in any country has its shady side, but in Yunnan,
where the explorer may at any time meet bands of roving Ijandits
and be subjected to the barbarities which only savages know how to
inflict, Mr. Eock has had to meet conditions which have been almost
unbearable.

This fact should ])e lK)rne in mind by those to whom in the years
to come these plants are sent for trial, and their value should be
measured in terms of the dangers and hardships which they have
occasioned. That Mr. Rock has been able to hold out and keep mov-
ing to America a stream of seeds and cuttings is the Avonder of his
friends.

One of the reasons for Mr. Rock's expedition to Yunnan was to
discover what species of chestnuts grow there and secure their seeds.
In this quest he has been successful.

On the summit of the Salwin Ridge, southwestern Yunnan, Mr.
Rock found dense forests of a large species of chestnut {Castcuwu
sp. : No. 56080) which grows to be 100 feet tall and 5 feet in diam-
eter and bears sweet edible nuts the size of chinquapins. It is an
excellent timber tree, ratoons freely from the stump, and no evidence
of any disease was found upon it. Four days' journey west of
Talifu he found a small forest species, only 60 feet tall {CoHtaneo.
sp. ; No. 56119), also with small nuts: and a tall species near Tali
Lake which bore deliciously sweet nuts {Castanea sp. ; Xo. 55984).
Whether out of these species or others which he has collected will
come one which will solve the chestnut problem is a question which
will require years to answer. At any rate the first step — that of
getting together the Asiatic chestnuts — has been taken.

From the discoveiy by Mr. Rock of numerous distinct species of
wild apples growing in the mountains far removed from civilization,
it would appear that western Yunnan is the region from wliich to
get southern forms of this fruit with which to build up by hybridiza-
tion an apple for our Southern States which now lie below the apple
belt. This collection includes fiuits varying from the size of cher-
ries to those of large-sized crab apples. Some are trees -tO feet high,
growing in hot, drj-. rocky locations where little else besides the
Yunnan pine grows, and others have long drooping branches. None
of these has as yet been determined botanically.

Wild as well as cultivated peaches also occur in western Yunnan,
and Mr. Rock reports there a clingstone white-fleshetl peach

OCTOBKR 1 TO DECEMBEH :U, H>22 3

{Aniyydalus per-m-a; Xo. 55929) V, to 4 iiu-lies in diamotor. which
ho found grovvino- wikl in tlio Liki:rii<r Valley, and othn- tifi'^s 4<) to
50 feet tall with fruits tasting like cherries (Nos. 55885 and 55888).

Among the numerous wild siHvies of Prunus are plnnis with fruits
the size of walnius (Prunus sp. : No. 55824), a lemon-yellow form
from regions su})jected to extreme drought and inlenst' Jieat from
October to June (No. 55901). and small-fruited forms, from 12.()0()
feet altitude on the slopes of Satseto in pure limestone soils, which
may prove of value for .stocks.

Mr. Rock has collected species of Rubus !)earing delicious orauge-
red berries from 12.000 to 13,000 feet altitude (Nos. 55891. 55892,
and 55904) and others fi-om tlie .shade of the spruce forest with
fruits orange-red and translucent and an inch in <liameler (No.
55892), crimson-stemmed drooping-branched ornamental forms (No.
55898). and still others which are spineless (No. 56114).

Mr. Rock has sent in a wild grape (Vtfift sp. ; No. 55953) which
he found covering rosebushes there. It is a prolific bearer and its
dull-l)urple berries are very sweet, which is not usually the ca.se with
wdd species of Vitis. He has sent nuts from a wild walnut tree 50
feet tall and with a spread of branches of 100 feet {Jitf/lans reffui;
No. 55989); a tree hazelnut iCoi'i/lus sp. : No. 55987) which grows
to be 60 to 80 feet tall and has handsome, very large leaves and
large edible nuts; various as yet unidentified sj^ecies of persinnnon
(Diospj/rof; .spp. ; Nos. 56182 to 56184); the rare Catalpa ducloiu-i'i
(No. 55931) which nuikes a tree 70 to 80 feet tall and 4 feet in diam-
eter and produces hard durable timber suitable for building pur-
poses that may contribute to the development of a superior hybrid
catalpa foi- forest purposes. In the way of ornamental shrubs,
lilies, and other ornamental plants the region has already become
noted in England. Mr. Rock has sent seeds of a honeysuckle
{Lonicera sp. ; No. 55897); the rare OsteomeJei^ sohirennae (No.
55992) with its dull-purple fruits which are sweet and edible; gor-
geous primroses (PrwiuJa ii\)j).) ; an edible-fruited viburnum {Vibur-
wwmsp. ; No. 55950) ; an ornamental currant {Rihes sp. ; No. 55890) ;
the wild peony {Pa coma deJacayi: Nos. 55898, 55937, 55994) : and a
striking new ornamental tree [Cornvf^ sp. ; No. 55955).

In addition to Mr. Rock's collections there have been received
from various correspondents throughout the world a wild plum
from Beirut (Prunus ursina; No. 55872) for trial as a stocky in
southern California; Goodman's Choice peach (Aniygdalm pcrsica;
No. 55881), a great success in Australia, which if it suc-
ceeds in America as it has there might easily add millions
to the Califoi-nia peach-canning industry; a new mango
(Mangifera indica; No. 55839) from Gerrit P. Wilder, of Honolulu,
which turns yellow Avhile hard and keeps well for two weeks; 39
varieties of beardless spring wheat (Triticum a-citivutn; Nos. 55842
to 55870) originated bv two noted plant breeders of New South
Wales. J. P. Shelton and J. T. Pridham, of Sydney. Some of these
varieties are said to produce better flour than the noted Hard
Federation wheat, Avhich is also of Australian origin.

Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, of the Java Department of Agricidture,
presents two interesting varieties of sugar cane (Sa^charuni of-
ficinmrnm: Nos. 55829 and 55830) from the Sugar Experiment Sta-

4 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED

tion at Pasoeroean. Java, one of which instead of producing sugar
produces only starch in its stems and one whose flower heads are so
hypertrophied as to be used as a vegetable by the Javanese.

The botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been' made
and the nomenclature determined by H. C. Skeels, and the descrip-
tive notes have been prepared b}'^ Paul Russell, who has had gen-
eral supervision of this inventory.

Da\td Faikchiu),
' Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Office of Foreign Seed axd Plant Introduction,

Washington, D. C. December 21, 1923.

INVKNTOUV

55814. Olea klropaea L. Oleacese. Olive.

From Nice. France. Cuttinjrs presented by l>i-. A. lloberlson Proschowsky.
Receivpfl Xdvcniber 25, 1922.

Variety Arh6qu'ma. This is a favurile lunong the Catalan uurseryiueu iu
tiie Province of I.erida. Spain, wliere it represents 92 per cent of the olives
planted. It appear.*; to be ihc one nio.st resistant to the ratlicr frecjuent drops
in tcuiperature on the Fruel Plain Tlie jtroduclion is very high in the
irrij^ated .sections every year and every two years in the other sections. In
habit tlie tree is spreadinir. with the secondary branches retlexed. In this
region tlie oHvh trees are lanned every two years and often every year, with
a special re.jnvenatinii- ])rnnini,' every 10 or 12 years, in order to keep down the
size of the trees and make easier the hand picking of the fruit. (Adapted
from Revue de Botanique Appliquee. ml. 2, p. 26.)

55815. Dendrocalamus sikkimensis Gamble. Poaceiv. Bamboo.

From Darjiliug, India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd
Botanic Garden. Received November 1, 1922.

" Seeds of the large-st biiniboo of these forests, collecte<l at an altitude of
2,000 feet." (Core.)'

A beautiful tufted bamboo native to Sikkim, India, where the dark-green
culms reach a height <»f 60 feet or more and a diameter of 5 to 7 inches. The
species is easily distinguished by its large reddish brown ixlobular flower
heads and den.sely velvety stem sheath. The long narrow leaves are said to
be poisonous, and from tlie stems are made the " chungas,"' or native buckets,
used for carrying water and milk and for churning. (Adapted from Annals
of fhe Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta, vol. 7, p. 82.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54450.

55816. VoANDZEiA suBTERRANEA (L.) Thouai's. FabacesB.

From Eliolowa. Cameroon, West Africa. Seeds presented by Fred Hope.
Received November 2. 1922.

A creeping annual leguminous plant which matures its fruits in the same
manner as the peanut, whence its common name " groundnut." It is native
to tropical Africa and is extensively grown in that continent, as well as in
other tropical countries, for its edible seeds.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55104.

55817 to 55819.

From Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Octo-
ber 4, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

» It should l)e undei-stood that the varietal names of fruits, vegetal>lcs, cereals, and
other plants usod in this invontnrv are those under which the material was received
when introduced bv the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and. further, that
the printing of such mimes here does not constitute their official publication and adoption
in this country. As the different viirictics are .studied, their identity fully ostahlished.
their entrance" into the American trade forecast, and the use of varietal names for them
in American literature becomes necessary, tlie foreign varietal designations appearing in
this inventory will bo subject to change with a view to bringing the forms of the names
into barmony with recognized American codes of nomenclature.

83563—24 2 ^

6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

55817 to 55819— Continued.

55817. Malls 8p. Malacesp. Apple.

"(Likiaiig. .July, 1922.) A tree 40 feet high, found wild and semi-
cultivated in tlie vicinity of Likianji'. The handsome fruits, about 2
Indies in diameter, aj-e bright crimson with just a touch of yellow. The
flesii is firm, not mealy, with an acid-sweet flavor. A delicious bright-
i-ed jelly is made l)y boiling the fruits whole, in the skin, 2 parts of apples
to 1 i>art of water; the juice is strained and hfiiled with sugar, 3 parts
of sugar to 5 parts of juice."

55818. Pruntjs sp. Amygdalacea?. Plum.

"(Near Szemao. .July. 1922.) A large tree. 40 feet or more in height,
collected 30 li (9 miles I from Szemao. at 5,000 feet altitude. The red
fruits are the size of walnuts, with hjose, rather sour flesh. This should
be g(jod as a stock plant."

55819. Pruxus sp. Amygdalaceae. Plum.

"(Near Szemao. July, 1922.) A large tree 45 feet high, found in the
mountains at an altitude of 6,000 feet. The dark-red fruits, the size of
large walnuts, have hard flesh with a sour insipid flavor. This tree
was free from disease and should make a good stock plant."

55830 to 55826.

From Likiang, Yunnan. China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricul-
tural Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived October 9, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55820. CoTOXEASTER sp. ^lalacese.

"(No. .5749. August, 1922.) A very ornamental shrub 8 to 10 feet
high, growing in open scrubland among limestone bowlders at altitudes
of 9.000 to 10,000 feet on the Likiang Snow Range. The leaves are
densely packed along the stems; the jiinkish flowers are numerous, as
are also the .scarlet and yellow fruits, the latter i-esembling miniature
apples."

55821. CoTONEASTER sp. ilalacea'.

"(No. 5781. August, 1922.) A prostrate shrub, growing on pure
llme.stone rocks on the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of 8,000 to
10,000 feet. It has small dark-green glossy leathery leaves, pinkish
white flowers, and rich-red fruits and would make a splendid shrub for
rockeiies."

55822. Prixus sp. Amygdala, fu'. Cherry.

"(August, 1922.) A tree 35 to 40 feet high, growing among limestone
itowidei-s at an ;iltitude of 10,0(X) feet. It is a fine shapely tree, with
glossy leathery foliage, racemes of white flowers, and dark-red glossy
fruits the size of a pea.

" The temperarure at the village of Ngulake. in the Likiang Plain,
drops to below zero Fahrenheit in the wintei', Miid a fall of 22 inches of
snow in December is not uncommon."

55823. Prunus sp. Amygdalacew. Cherry,

"(August. 1922.) A shapely tree, which grows at an altitude of
10.000 feet among limestone bowlders on the Likiang Snow Range. It
has long drooping racemes of cream-colored flowers and small yellowish
gi-een fruits which are sour when ripe."

55824. Prunus .sp. Amygdalace;ie. Plum.

"(August. 1922.) A very hardy plum tree 35 to 40 feet high, growing
semiwild in the vicinity of Likiang, at altitudes of 8,.500 to 9,000 feet.
The bright-red. perfectly round fruits are the size of large walnuts,
clingstone, with yellow sweetish sour flesh which makes excellent
jelly and jam."

OCTOBEB 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1922 7

55820 to 55826— Coiitinueil.

55825. llUBUS BiFr.OKv:.s Biu'h.-Vhiin. Kdsaoea'.

••(July, 192'2.) A rambling shrub, colleetetl on the Likiang Snow
Jiange at altitudes of ll.lKKt to 12,000 feet The large leaves^ have
woolly lower surfiut's, thn liirgc calyx is foliji(0<ius, .in.-l th»' subacid
yellow fruits are the size of a thimble."

55826. RuBrs sp. Ito.saeejp.

••(No. 5859. .July. 1!»'J2. » A vigorous rambling shrub, collectert at an
altitude of 12,00(J feet on the Likiang Snow Range. It has red spiny
stems, leaves with white lower surfaces, pinkish purple flowers, and
small diirk-red fruits of a delicious sweet flavor."

55827. Castanea satina ^lill. Fao-aoete. European chestnut.

From Morristown, N. .1. Nuts presented by Dr. C. S. Sargent, Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Received October 27. 1922.

From a tree grown on T. H. Symington's place.

IntroiUici'd for dejcirtmeiif .s])ecialists engaged in chestnut-breeding experi-
ments.

55828. CucuMis sativus L. CiKiirbitacete. Cucumber.

From r.urringbar. New Simtli Wales. Seeds presented iiy B. Harrison.
Received October 11. 1922.

•• lliirrix(iii''< Loufi. A cucumber 2 to 3 feet long, with tender, crisp, and
](ulai!tb!e tiesb. This variety is the result of careful selection and cultivation."
( Hiini-^dii. )

55829 and 55830. SA<'(HAi!r\i oi i u iN.xia m L. Poacea'.

Sugar cane.

From Pasoeroean. Javn. Cuttings presented by J. Kuyjier. assistant di-
rector. Sugar Experiment Station, Pasoeroean, at the re<iuest of Dr.
P. J. S. Cramer, Director of the General Exiterimenr Station, Buitenzorg.
Fieceived October 13. 1922. Quoted notes by Doctor Cramer.

55829. " Tchoe glongoony. A variety with starch instead of sugar in its
stems ; this appears to be a botanically interesting variation."

55830. "TrJ)oe irochoeri. A variety with hypertrophiod flow(M->. ii-e.l
here as a ve^getable."

55831. A>iY(jDALus pErssK.^ L. Amyofdalacefe. Peach.

(Frunus persica Stokes.)

Fi-om Eastwood, near Sydney, New South Wales. Trees purchased from
(\ K. Vessey, Mount Tomah Nurseries. Received at the Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, Chico. Calif.. September. 1922. Numbered October, 19'22.

(lodijman'x Clwice.

The following notes concerning the merits of this pe:icli have been n'ceived
from nurserymen in Australia :

P'rom Herbert J. Rumsey. Dundas. New South Wales, .Fune 13. 1Jt22: "We
have sent out a number of letters to friends who are in a position to know
the behavi«)r of this peach and its comparison with FhlI1iiJf< CUnn [at j)re.sent
the standard canning variety in California]. We liave had ii reply from Mw
«io()dm:ni. wlio states that this is easily the best quality canning peach the
canaers have ever seen and that gi-owers in that State (Victoria) are i)utting
in more acres of it than of all other yellow clings togetlier.

'■His catalog description, quoted below, shows tliat il riinns about six
weeks later than TuJican CI inn:

" ' T'ndoui)ted!y the gi*eatest yellow-tleshed clingstone peacli )ntrodu>-e<l for
many yeais. Tiie tree is a heavy beare;- each season of medium-sized fruits
that are admirable for canning. The skin lias a red blush on the sunny side;

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

the flesh is beautifully rich and translucent : the variety is remarkable for
even crops and gradual ripening, wliich means so much when the picking cam-
paign is in progress. The peaches ripen toward the end of February and. as
the name indicates, represent my choice for canning.'

"We know the behavior of the cling.s generally in this State, and we find
that they have a great tendency to be uneven in shape. Our own nur.seryman
states that Goodman's Choice is one of the be.st late peaches that he has come
across, but as we have no growers for canneries around there we can not give
an authoritative report from that point of view ourselves."

From G. W. Peart, manager for C. .T. Goodman. Bairnsdale. Victoria. June
14, 1922 : " The flesh of this peach is wonderfully rich for canning purposes,
and the processed product is just as superior to other varieties in :iiiiM^;iriUne
as it is in taste. In quality it is superior to PhiUipd CUny. <Janners in this
State declare that they can obtain more dozens of high-grade quality canned
peaches from a ton of Goofhnnn'x Choke tlian from any other variety. This
means that canners pay higher prices for Goodmmi'x Choice. The variety is
a regular cropper and has never failed to sot a good crop in 12 \ears cxceiit
once when a record late frosr ruined all the stone fruits in the district. I'lilike
Phillips Clinii. all tlie fruits on the tree come up t<> first-class caimer\ re<iuire-
ments." In another letter, dated June 30. 1922. Mr. Peart says further:
"This peach originated about 18 years ago in one of <>ur canning peacli
orchards at Mossiface. Victoria. After careful testing, tlie late Charles J.
Goodman planted 3,000 trees in 1910. and we commenced to sell trees in 191.5.
To-day I am .selling more trees <(f this variety than of any other clingstone
peach. Z. Akers, Shepparton Fruit Preserving <'(>.. Shepparton. Victoria, has
a block of 6-.vear-old Goodinaii's Choice, and he claims to have harvested an
average crop of 3i btishels of fruit per tree wlien the trees were just 4 years
old."

From K. .Meeking. Senior Fruit Inspector. Melbourne. Victoria. June 14. 1922:
"The Goodui (!)>'. ■s Choice variety of peach is considered, in the opinion of those
competent to judge, the best canning peach wiiich has yet Iteen produced. It is
a good cropper, pioduces uniform fruits, is .if excellent color and texture, and
its flavor is considered superior to thsit of any other canning, peach yet
produced."

From L. J. Wicks. Highbury. South Austi-alia, July 13. 1922: "As a canning
fruit Goodman's Choice is certainly (K K. The texture is just right : it makes
a rather pale sirup wliich. however, is remarkabl.v clear."

55832 find 55833.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Seeds i)resented by (^arl Hartley. Ueceived
October 11, 1922. Quoted notes by :\Ii. Hartley.

55832. Citrus xoBiLis DEUciosA (Ten/i Swingle. Rutaceje.

Mandarin orange.

"A rather large, very loose- .skinned mandarin orange grown in the
highlands of western Java under the name Djeroek Garoet. The fruits
from which these seeds were taken were juicy and of excellent flavor."

55833. RuBrs fraxinivolivs Poir. Rosaceje.

"Collected at an altitude of about 3,o00 feet on the Salak in western
Java. The bush is often 2 meters high and very slightly thorny. The
conical strawberry-red fruit. 2..5 centimeters long and 2 centimeters
wide at the base, is inclineil to be hollow and deficient in pulp, but
it is not aci<l and the flavor is fairly good. The siiecies luiiy prove
valuable in breeding work."

For previous introduction, see S. P. T. No. 3109<).

55834. DioscoEEA sp. Dioscoreacea?. Yam.

From China or Japan. Tuber i)resented liy E. R. Sasscer, Federal Horti
cultural E>ojird. Secured by an inspector of the California State De-
partment of Agriculttire. Received October 2, 1922.

"Tuber long, slender, dark skinned, white fleshed, rather .small. When
cooked the flesh is firm, but fairly mealy i^ud of very good flavor." (R. A.
Young. )

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1U22 9

55835 and 55836. Amy<jdalus persica L. Aniygdalaceip.

(Piunns persica Stokes.) Peach.

Fi-niii tile I'liiiit liiti-dductioii Garden, (^hico, Calif. Soedliiii^ troes niini-
heivd ()cl()))er. T.tJL.'. tor (•(inveiiiciu'e in distribution. Quoted notes by
.1. E. .Morrow.

A sliiiunent of stHMls of ti:e peacii variety Tardia AiiKirHlo was rweiv*'*} from
soutliei-ii Spain in .Novenil>er, linCi, and given S. 1'. 1. No. 4:5570. As is well
kncwn, v>each varieties do not eouie true to seed, and the two trees described
below are iironiislng seedlings from this sliipniont.

55835. "Tree No. U, Test Nursery. Fruits 2^ by 2i inches; average
wtialit 4 ounces; color golden with a faint-red blush; basin deep and
MJirrow, sliglu depres.si()n ar suture; flesh yellow; pit yellow. Season
September 5 to September 15, later than last year. This is a good
winning clingstone peach and a heavy bearer."

55836. "Tree No. 8, Test Nuisery. Fruits 2 by 2i inches; average
wciglit 4 ounces: basin deep, narrow: suture only a tliin line; flesh
deep yellow: pit small, yellow: llesh of good texture and flavor. This
pcacli shoxild be propagated IVir canning pui'poses. It is of smaller size
Hum last season and later in ripening."'

55837. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Kelbuni. Wellington. New Zealand. Presented l>y F. Bruce Levy,
biologj- section. Department of Agriculture, New Zealand. Received
Octol^er 16, 1922.

"'J'liis seed, secured <lirectly from the grower, represents a strain of timothy
which has been grown in one district for 22 years." (Levij.)

Locally grown seed introduced for department specialists engaged in timothy-
bi-eeding investigations.

55838. Trifolium prate>se L. Fabacese. Red clover.

Fioni (ihnica, r>almatiu, Yugoslavia. Presented l)y the Knin Agricultural
School. (4lavica. Keceiv(Ml October 14, 1922.

Seeds consisting of a mixture of " North " and " Compo.site " varieties, har-
vested in 1921 in Zetva, and obtained from a seed firm in Laihach, Slovenia,
Yugoslavia.

Locally grown red-clover seed introduced for cultural and comparison tests.

55839. Maxgifera ixdtca L. Anacardiacese. Mango.

From Honolulu. Hawaii. Plant presented by (lerrit P. Wilder, througli
Willis T. Pope, liorticulturisi. Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station,
lieceived October IS, 1922.

•■ iroc>//(/(. The original was ))j'o(lun'!l from seed of the inangu known as
No. 7, originally from .lamaica. and Is grov.iug on the property of .T. L. Horner.
Makiki St.. Honolulu.

"A I'ornial de:sci-iiition of the frnil is as follows: In size it is uuidium to
large: shape roundish; slightly tlattened on the sides, no apex ))oiui evident:
weight abour 10 ounces; coloi- when rijie a shade between oiange-yellow and
yellow-orange, with tinges of i>ink and red at the stem end and pale-yellow
ilots all over the surface; skin medium thin, tough, p«^ling (pialities fair, very
], leasing fragrance; tiesh ricii a)iricot yellow, very good texture; flavor excel-
lent, juicy, sweet-acid: seed medium to vmall for .-■■ize of fruit.

"An in'ii>oi'tant (•haracteristi<- of Ibis variety is that while still solid it has
a vci\ beautiful color as if ripe, making it a very desirable marketing fcu'in.
It is one or the very best of this seedling class of mangos. In moderate tempera-
tures it will remain in good condition as ripe fruit for two wt>eks." (Wilder.)

10 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED

55840. AcTixiDiA cHiNExsis Planch. Dilleniacese. Yaiig-tao.

Plants raised from seed secured from I>. \V. ('(»olidg:e. Pasadena. Calif.
Numbered October. 192li, for convenience in distribution.

Plants of this large-fruited seedling have been proj^agated at the Plant In-
troduction Garden at Chico, Calif., under P. I. G. No. 19420 and nt Bell. :Md.,
under P. I. G. No. 1846.

"The yang-tao, an ornamental decicUious climber native to Sze<-liw;in, <:iiina,
has attracted considerable attention because of tbe liigli ciuality of its fruits.
The leaves have a plushlike texture and an unusual dark-green color, and their
large size and regular spacing add to tbe beauty of the vine. The flowers are
buff yellow to wliite. fragrant, often li inches acrosss, and are pi-oduced in
great abundance. The ovoid to globose rus*;et-bniwn villous fruits nre ;il)out 2
inches long. The flesh is green, of most excellent flavor, resembling tliat of a
gooseberry, but tempered with a flavor peculiarly its own. Tbe fruit is irood
when eaten fresh and also makes very fine .iam and sauce." (DavkJ Fairrliihf.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .>1460.

55841. LvcopEKsicoN EscuLKXTU^r Mill. Solanacea'. Tomato.

From Montevideo, Uruguay. Seeds presented by Luis GuiUot. r>iiec<'i<'»n
de Paseos Publicos. Received October 18. 1922.
Introduced from tropical America in tbe hope of securing a strain immune
to tomato leaf-spot.

55842 to 55870. Triticum aestivum L. Poacesp.

(T. vuigare viii.) Common wheat.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by J. P. Shelton, plant breeder,
Department of Agriculture. Sydney. Received October 17, 1922. Quoted
notes by Mr. Shelton.

" The varieties listed below are all beardless spring wheats, white grained,
with medium to strong flour qualities, and all give commercial yields in some
districts. Those marked ' strong flour ' should give a flour of better bread-
making qualities than those marked ' Hard Federation.' "

55842 to 55855. "(A) Varieties lately bred in New South Wales by
J. T. Pridham, but nut yet in general rnltivation."

55842. Aussie.

55843. BaMknob.

55844. Earhi Bird. (Very early. ^

55845. Forelock. (Bearded.)

55846. Gfmrka. (Strong flour. Very early.)

55847. Riverina. (Early.)

55848. Selection 13 (01) from Hard Federation. (Strong flour.)

55849. Selection 19 (CI) from Hard Federation. (Strong flour.)

55850. Selection 69 (A6) from Hard Federation.

55851. Stamina. (Strong flour. Early.)

55852. Wagga No. 49.

55853. Waggn No. 54. (Early.)

55854. Wandilla.

55855. Warafah. (Early.)

55856 to 55860. "(B) Varieties in general cultivation in New South
Wales and Victoria.*'

55856. Canberra. (A^ery early and prolific.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42109.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1922 11

55842 to 55870— Continued.
5585T. Gallipoli.

55858. Gresley.

55859. Improved Steinwedel.

55860. Minister. (Stroug flour and late.)

55861 to 55868. "(C) Varieties lately fixed in West Australia; some
ft-om crosses made in New South Wales."

55861. Carrahin. (Strong flour.)

55862. Cuhalling.

55863. Dindiloa. (Strong flour.)

55864. Oerralying. (Strong flour.)

55865. Merredin.

55866. Nabaua.

55867. Nangeenan.

55868. Narrogin. (Strong flour.)

55869 and 55870. "(D) Varieties for a hot climate with summer rain-
fall."

55869. Boureng.

55870. Btinge.

For previous introduction, .^ee S. P. I. No. 47380.

55871. Peumus boldus Molina. Monimiaofa?.

From Santiago, Chile. Seeds presented by Salvador Izquierdo. Received
October 13, 1922.

" Boldo. A small tree esteemed in Chile for its ornamental and medicinal
value. The dried leaves are exported to Europe, where they are employed in
diseases of the liver. An infusion of the flowers is also used medicinally. The
fruits are eaten but are not of great value.

" The tree is dioecious and very aromatic in all its parts. It has opposite,
rough, short-petioled, ovate leaves; the flowers, borne in smnll axilhiry racemes,
are followed by fi'uits the size of our northern haws." {Wilson Popenoe.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 54639.

55872. Prunus ursina Kotschy. Amygdalaceae. Plum.

From Beirut, Syria. Seeds presented by Alfred B. Day. American Univer-
sity of Beirut. Received October 14, 1922.

" A wild plum. The fruits of this particular tree are decidedly larger and
sweeter than usual ; they are about 1:^ inches in diameter and yellow with pink
cheeks." (Day.)

55873. CoTOXEASTER HEBEPHYLLA Diels. Malacese.

From Yunnan. China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
October 18, 1922.

" (Likiang. August, 1922.) A deciduous shrub 10 to 18 feet in height, grow-
ing in limestone soil at an altitude of 10,000 to 11,000 feet on the Likiang
Snow Range. It has long rambling branches, white flowers, and dark-cai-mine
fruits and is quite oi-namental." (Rock.)

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

55874 to 55884.

From Petrogi-ad, Russia. Seeds presented by Prof. N. I. Vavilov, director.
Russian Bureau of Applied Botany of the Agricultural Scientific Com-
mittee, through D. X. Borodin. Received October 19, 1922. Quoted notes
by Mr. Borodin.

"The numbers refer to the inventory book of the Russian Bureau of Ap-
plied Botany."

55874 to 55877. PisuM arvense L. Fabacete. Field pea.

55874. -'Vavilov-s • Mahor,' No. 193. 1021. From Targ on Goont.

Pamir.''

55875. " Vavilov's ' Mahor," No. 194, 1921. From Sengi. Pamir."

55876. ^' Vavilov's ' :\Iushung.' No. 190. - From Chil-Dare-Darviz,

Pamir."

55877. '• Vavilov's ' Mushung," No. 195. From Kooliab, Pamir."
55878 to 55880. Pisu>x sativum L. Fabaceie. Garden pea.

55878. " Pissarev's B/11. No. 317. From Irkutsk Government, Si-

beria."

55879. '■ Pi.ssarev's No. 318. From Ust-Uda. Urkutsk Government.

Siberia."

55880. '-Pissarev's ' Tulunsky Hybrid," No. 316. From Tulun, Si-

beria." .:ry"<:

The fact that the following are without ligules is noted as being of interest
to botanists, such forms being rare in this coimtry :

55881. Secaxe ceeeaxe L. Poacea?. Rye.

" Vavilov's rye, grown in Russia in 1921. From Pamir."

55882 to 55884. Tbiticum AESTi\rM L. Poacese. Common wheat.

(T. lid (Id re Vill.)

55882. ' Vavilov's wheat. No. 96. From Pamir."

55883. " Vavilov's wheat. No. 648. From Pamir."

55884. " Vavilov's wheat. No. ]. 569. From Pamir."

55885 to 55893.

From Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by .T. F. Rock. Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received October
21, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55885 to 55888. Amygdaus pebsica L. Amygdalaceae. Peach.

iPruvus ppi-Hica Stokes.)

55885. •'(Puerhfu. August, 1922.) A large tree growing wild in
the mountains at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The fruits are a beau-
tiful red, <;lingstone, with juicy, rather strong-flavoi-ed fie.<h re-
sembling that of a cherry.'"

55886. "(Puerhfu. Augu.st, 1922.) A large tree ."50 feet in height,
growing wild in the mountains at an altitude of o.oOO feet. The
fruits are of fairly good size, yellow with a red cheek, cling-
stone, with yellow, very juicy flesh of excellent flavor.

55887. "(Likiang. August, 1922.) A large vigorous tree growing at
an altitude of 8,-500 feet. The large fruits, 2J inches in diameter,
are red and j'ellow on the surface, with firm snow-white, quite
ta.steless flesh. This should be a good stock plant."

55888. '(Puerhfu. Anpiist. 1922.) A large tree. 40 to .50 feet high,
growing wild in the mountains. The fruits are the size of small
apples, pure wliite out.side, clingstone, witli snow-white, very
juicy flesh resembling that of a cherry.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1{»22 13

55885 to 55893— Continued.

55889. JLvLus sp. Malaceiv. Apple.

"(Likiang-. August Ift, 1022.) A luigt' viycuuiis tree growing wild
and semicultivatod. Tlie fruits, the size of walnuts, are bright crimson
with a touch of yellow on one side, with a<'id-sweet, very piilatahle flesh,
are excellent for jam or jelly and also (iiiitc i.riiainciiial."

55890. RiBEs sp. Grossnlnriaceae.

"(No. 5&33. Likiaug. August 16. 1922.) A shrub f, tu 15 feet in
height, growing in alpine meadows at an altitude of 12,000 feet, where
it is 5 or 6 feet high ; also in lir forests, where it reaches a height of
15 feet. It is a beautiful plant with pendent lirancln's loaded with
flowers in early May. In the latter part of August the fruits appear;
these are yellowish red berries the size of a pea, with an acid-sweet
flavor."

55891 to 55893. KvBfs .spp. Uosacese. Kaspberry.

55891. Rtjbus sp.

"(Likiang. August 15, 1022.) A shrub 4 feet high, growing in
protected gulches ou the IJkiaug Snow Range at an altitude of
12,000 feet. It bears delicious orange-red berries and may be only
a form of the following [S. P. I. No. o58921."'

55892. RuBus sp.

"(Liklang. August 15, 1022.) A shrub 4 feet high, growing on
the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 13,000 feet in the shade
of Larix thWetica and also in fir and spruce forests. The large
orange-red translucent berries, an inch in diameter, are very juicy
and of delicious flavor. This Is certainly worthy of cultivation."

55893. RiTBLTs sp.

"(Likiang. August, 1922.) A shrub growing in sheltered ravines
on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 11,000 to 12,000 feet.
It has crimson-stemmed drooping branches and irifoliolate leaves,
with the lower surfaces slightly pruinose or silvery. The fruits,
somewhat smaller than those of the preceding species, are obconical,
darker red. and faintly pubescent."

65894 and 55895.

From Hongkong, ("hina. Seeds presented by H. Green, superintendent,
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received October 21, 1022.

55894. (Jarcisia oi^t.oxgifoi.ia Champ. Clusiacea\

A tree native to Hongkong, China, which is a relative of the mango-
steen. It has narrow short-stalked leaves, terminal yellow flowers, and
smooth fruits the size of a small ai)ple. (.\dapted from Benthnm, Flora
HoHtjkoHfienxl^, p. 2.5.)

"This species has just coiue into hearing in nne of our greonhouses,
and we find the fruit to he of very good (luality for eating out of band.
The flavor suggests that of the mango.steen." (iri7.«o» I'opcnoc.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 3^497.

55895. UvABiA cALAMisTB.vTA Hance. Anuonacere.

'X native fruit which grows wild here and is erroneously called by the
natives 'Hill Lai Chi.'" ((hecn.)

A climbing plant, native t<> Hongkong, with rather tliirk oblong leaves,
clustered yellowish flowers, iind elliptical fruits about a iliird (.f an inch
in length ' (Adapted trom ./on'unl nf Hoftmu. vol. 20, p. TT.)

83563-24 3

.14 SEEDS AXD PLAXTS IMPORTED

55896 to 55905.

From Likiang. Yuuiiau. Cliiua. Seeds collected by J. ¥. Rock. Agricultural
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Oc-
tober 25, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55896. CoTONEASTEB PAXNosA Franch. Malacese.

"(No. 5818. August 20, 1922.) A very ornamental shrub 10 feet
high, growing among limestone bowlders in fir forests and alpine mead-
ows on the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of 9,000 to 12,000 feet.
The flowers are whitish pink and the ovate fruits purplish black."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40169.

55897. LoNiCERA sp. Caprifoliaeea'. Honeysuckle.

'•{No. 6058. August 25. 1922.) A shrub ur small tree 20 feet in
height, with a trunk a foot in diameter, which grows in limestone soil
in the foothills near Likiang at altitudes of 9.000 to 10.000 feet. The
flowers, which appear in early spring, are a deep orange-yellow, with a
paler lower lip, and the small round fruits are tomato red."

55898. Paeonia delavayi Franch. Ranunculaceae. Peony.

"(No. 6059. August 25. 1922.) A very attractive, vigorous .shrui) 4
feet high, growing on steep slopes among limestone bowlders and in
alpine meadows at altitudes of 10,000 to 1.3.000 feet on the Likiang Snow
Range. The deep-crimson flowers are 3 inches in diameter."

55899. PBiiiTJLA siKOPXTRPt-'REA Balf. f. Primulacete. Primrose.

"(No. 5783. August 25. 1922.) A very charming robust plant 3 feet
in height, growing in acid .sf»il in boggy meadows at an altitude of 14,(MM)
feet on the Likiang Snow Range. The leaves are golden yellow beneath,
and tlie large umbels of rich-purple flowers appear in April and early
May. When in flower this plant is very striking."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55339.

For an illustration of this Chinese primrose, see Plate 1.

55900. I'RiMUi^A viNciFLORA Frauch. Primulaceae. Primrose.

"(No. 5782. August 25, 1922.) One of the finest primulas found on
the Likiang Snow Range. It grows in company with the preeetling, P.
sinopiirpvrea [S. P. I. No. .5.5899]. in similar situations, though not
nearly so common, for it does not seed readily. The deep indigo-blue
flowers are an inch and a half across and. like the pre<'eding, appear
quite early."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55340.

55901. Pbunus sp. Amygdalace,*^". Plum.

"(No. 6056. August 25. 1922.) A wild plum tree 20 to 25 feet high,
of spreading habit, found in limestone soil on the eastern side of the
Likiang Plain, opposite the Snow Range, at an altitude of 10,500 feet.
It bears perfectly round fruits an inch in diameter, lemon yellow, opaque,
with firm sour flesh which is somewhat sweet when absolutely mature.
The tree is very healthy and an abundant fruiter and should make a
good stock plant where hardiness is desired. The locality where it was
collected is subject to drought from October to June, when the heat is
inteu.se, and snow falls in the winter."

For an illustration of this Asiatic plum, see Plate II.

55902. RtBEs GLACiALE Wall. Grossulariaceje.

"(.August 21. 1922.) A shrub 15 feet high, growing in alpine meadows
at an altitude of 12.000 to 15,000 feet on the Likiang Snow Range. The
flowers, which vary from cream colored to red, and the red oval berries
make this shrub decidedly ornamental."

55903. RuBus sp. Rosace£e. Raspberry.

"(No. 5834. August 16, 1922.) A raspberry with large rich-green
leaflets, collected on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 11,000

Inventory 73, Seeds and Plants Imported

Plate I

^ Handsome Chinese Primrose 'Primula sinopurpurea Bale, f.; S. P. I.

No. 55899)

Because of its vigor and free-flowering habit in the high mountains of western ("hiiia, where
it is native, this primrose seems hkely to be more satisfactory in cultivation than other mem-
bers of the "nivalis" section of the genus, to which this species belongs. ^ It was found by
J. F. Rock in boggy meadows on the Likiang Snow Range in northern Yunnan at an alti-
tude of 12,000 feet. The plant grows to a height of about 3 feet, and the flower stalks and
lower surfaces of the thick dark-green leaves are covered with golden meal. In May the
rich rosy purple, fragrant flowers, each about an inch in diameter, are produced in clusters
of 6 to 12 or more. (Photographed by J. F. Rock, Yunnan, China, May, 1922; P30216FS)

Inventory 73, Seeds and Plants Imported

Plate II

A Drought-Resistant Asiatic Plum 'Prunus sp.; S. P. I. No. 55901;

A hardy wild plum which is drought and heat resistant deserves trial as a stock for regions
in the United States where dry hot summers combine with cold winters to make the grow-
ing of stone fruits very difBcult. This species was discovered in limestone soO on the Likiang
Snow Range. Yunnan, China, at an altitude of 10,500 feet, where it grows as a spreading
tree 20 to 25 feet high. It bears a large number of round lemon-yellow fruits an inch in di-
ameter. Its native region is subject at times to intense heat and drought, and snow falls
in the winter. (Photographed by J. F. Rock, September 1, 1922; P30289FS)

i

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBEH 31, Idi'l 15

65896 to 55905— Continued.

feet. The yellow iiuits the .size of a tliirable liave ;t delicious flnvor.
The plant thrives in liinestom' soil."

55904. RuBUS sp. liosacenp.

"(No. 6057. August 24, 10122.) One of the finest species of Uuhus on
the Likiang Snow Range, where it grows at an altitude of 13,000 feet
in forests of Laria- thibi-tira. The orange-yellow fruits are larger tlian
any of the cultivated species of Rubus and are ricli In color, Juice, and
flavor."

55905. Rosa sp. Rosacete. Bose.

"(No. 5835. August 20, 1922.) A slirub 10 feet high, growing in
meadows on the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of 12.000 to 15,000
feet. It is a very ornamental plant, with red stems and red, curved,
l)eadlike fruits. There are innumerable varieties, the flowers varying
in color from creamy white to red."

55906. OiTKULLUS vuLOAias Schrad. Cueuibitaceii". Watermelon.

From Palm City, Camaguey, Cuba. Seeds presented by Rudolph Russ.
Received October 28, 1922.

Watermelon seetls introduced from ('uba for experimental purposes by de-
partment horticulturists.

55907. Leycestekia glaucopiivm.a (Hf)olc f. ami Tlumis.) C. B.

Clarke. CaprifoliacePB.

From Darjiling, India. Seeds presented by G. H. Cave, curator. Lloyd
Botanic Garden. Received October 23. 1922.

A slender plant, closely allied to tiie honeysuckles, with pale-green leaves
and bearing in the early wint«?r a profusion of pink flowers in short axillary
.spikes. It is native to the sul)tropical Himalayas at an altitude of S.fJOO feet.
(Adapted from Gardenerft' Chronicle, 1858, p. 700.)

55908 to 55910.

From Darjiling, India. Seeds secured from G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd
Botanic Garden, by H. J. Elwes, Colesborn, Cheltenham, England, and
presented bv J. N. Rose, United States National .Museum, Washington,
D. C. Received October 20, 1922.

55908. OsBECKiA CRiNiTA Benth. Melastomaceff.

A much-branched shrub 4 to 8 feet higli, with small, narrow bristly
leaves and large purple or pure-white flowers borne in terminal clusters.
This plant is abimdant at altitudes of 4,000 to 8,500 feet in the moun-
tains of Sikkim and Bhutan, India. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of
BritMi Inilia, vol. 2, p. '>11.)

55909. PiEEis FORMOSA (Wall.) D. Don. Ericaceje.

A Himalayan bush, 15 to 20 feet in height, which bears large ternuiiiil
clusters of white flowers resembling those of the lily of the valley. The
glossy green foliage persists throughout the winter, making a very effec-
tive background for the flowers. (Adapted from The Garden, vol. 79.
p. 111.)

55910. Sympix)cos (iLOMERATA King. Symplocacejo.

A shrub or small tree becoming 10 feet high, with uarrow leatliery
leaves G inches long and axillary clusters of small white flowers. This
shrub is rather common in the hills of Sikkim and P.hutan, India, at
altitudes of 1,000 to 8,000 feet. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British
India, vol. 3, p. 577.)

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

55911 to 55913. Da vim a spp. Cornacese,

From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. A. W. Hill, director, Royal Bo-
tanic Gardens, Kew. Received November 2, 1922.

55911. Davidia involuckata Baill.

Budwood of a handstmie ti'ee from western ( 'liina. where it reache.s a
height of 60 to 70 feet; in liabit and foliage it i-esembles a linden. The
bright-green oval leaves, 3 to 6 inches long, are sharply toothed and
slender stalked, and the globular heads of small flowers, boi-ne on slender
nodding stalks about 2 inches long, appear in May and are made un-
usually striking because of the two or three large white bracts. , These
bracts are of unequal size, the largest being from 4 to 7 inches long and
2 to 4 inches broad. (Adapted from Horticulture. poI. 10, p. J,33.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49668.

55912 and 55913. Davidia involuckata vilmoriniana (Dode) Hemsl.

This variety does not show any difference in flower characters from
the preceding, but the leaves are smooth, and it may not prove as hardy
as the typical form. (Adapted from Horticulture, ro7. 10, p. 483.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52936.

55912. Seeds. 55913. Budwood.

55914. Bertholletia nobilis Mieis. Lecythida<iea^. Bl-azil nut.

From Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Seeds presented by Juan S.
Bowles. Received November 1, 1922.

" The Brazil nut has never been successfully cultivated in any i)art of the
L'uited States, so far as known to »is. and is probably too tropical in its
requirements for even the mildest wintered sections of Florida and California.
It may be possible to grow it in Porto Rico, the Canal Zone, parts of Hawaii,
and the Philippines. Seeds received in past years have usually come from
northern South America, where are found the principal centers of production.
These seeds from Bolivia may yield trees which will be slightly less exacting
in their requirements than those from regions nearer the Equator." (Wilson
Popenoe. )

55915 to 55919. Amygdaltts persica L. Amygdalaceae. Peach.

(Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Angol, Chile. Plants pre.sented by the Instituto Agricola Bunster^
Angol. Received November 7. 1922.

" In the orchards of central Chile are cultivated numerous peach varieties
of local origin. Most of them are clingstones, for this type is more popular
in that country, apparently, than the freestone. Some of them are of large
size and fine quality. In fact, they compare very favorably with the best
peaches of other countries.

" The peach growers of California are interested in .securing the best avail-
able clingstone varieties for the production of fruit to be used for canning
and preserving. To this end an effort is being made by this office to secure
interesting sorts from all parts of the world. The Chilean varieties are worth
a careful trial. The following descriptive notes are adapted from the nursery
catalogue of the Instituto Agricola Bunster." (Wn<t<ni Popeiwi.t

55915. Blanquillo de Mayo. A very late, productive varietj', with
medium-sized fruits : excellent for preserve.s.

55916. Dc Vino. A very good clingstone variety whose season is in
March. The fruits are very large, with very dark-red flesh.

55917. Monstruoso amarillo de tina del Mar. A freestone variety whicli
ripens in February. The very large fruits are of excellent quality.

55918. O'Higgins. A clingstone variety which ripens in March. Thc-
large fruits are a clear yellow.

55919. Pavia 'bianco. The large fruits are of good quality and are < \-
cellent for preserves or for drying. Season, February and March.

in

OCTOBER 1 TO DFX'EMBEK 31, 1922 17

55920. l*LocA>fA PENODLA Ait. Kubiacea'.

From Orotiiva, Caiuu-.v Islands. SihmIs preseiiltMl l)y .liijiii S. I'.oliiKi^ra.
Reeeivecl Novomber 10. 1022.

A species of low-^jrowinji- sliruh found on the slopes of tlie ariii hillsides
»^ the Canary Islands. It lias a most boautlfu! weopinp habit, sivinir the
plants the a|ipea ranee oi' tiny weepinii willnws not over '21 to .'i feet liiKli. This
would lie very heatitifnl as a cover lor (h-y hiliside.s uverlnokiiifr the sea. It has
already been brouulu into cullivation and will i>r<>bal)l\ withstand sever*'
droujiht." [David FairchUd.)

For previous intr«)duction. .^oe S. I'. 1. \o. 21(111.

55921. Pusc>QUKRi.\ i>ATiF«»LiA (Kiul^e) Koeni. and Scliult. Kii-

biacea\

From Ancon. ('anal Zone. Seed.-; presented l)v .lanie.s /,eiek. Ue<'eive<l
November 11, llt22.

■■ The very conspicuous white flowers of this rubiaceous plant have a sweet
perfume somewhat like that of the orange jessamine (Chnlcax erotica Millsp. )."
(Zctfk.)

A shrul>. sometimes 25 feet high, native to the forests of northern Buhia,
Brazil, where it grows in dry sandy soil with but little water. It Mowers
in February, and its succulent fruits, which rii>en in July, are sold in the
native markets for making marmalade and jelly. The greatest \alne of the
shrub, however, lies in the finely groove«l rigid branches, which are highly
prized for walking sticks. The.se are exvtorted to England under the name of
"Brazilian oak." (Ailapted from Knr ttullrtin of }fixcrHfiiu-<>i<s Ivfm-mntinv.
190',, p. 9.)

A handsome plant, worthy of general trial in tropical region!^.

55922. CucuMis melo L. Cucurbitace^e. Muskmelon.

From Augol, Chile. .Seeds presented by the Instituto Agricol.i Bnnster.
Angol. Received November 13, 1922.

"The melons of Chile, which ripen during the months of February, March,
and April, are famous for their delicate flavor and remarkable keeping nual-
ity. Recently a nnmber of them have been shipped from Valparaiso to New-
York, reaching the latter market in good condition. This seed is to be teste<l
in our Southwestern States." {Wilxon Popennc.)

55923. PuNicA GRANATUM L. Puiiicacese. Pomegranate.

From Tangier, Morocco. Seeds presented by .Jules (Joff.-irt. Rei-eived No-
vember 14, li)22.
" A variety of pomegranate with white Howers and fruits, whicli I fotuid in
Reunion. Ii'i flavor the fruit is slightly more acid than most varieties. When
in flower and in fruit the ti'ee is verj- ornamental." [doff art.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4085G.

55924. Di<jsc!OREA pentaphylla L. Dioscoreacese. Yam.

From Aulnay sous Bois. France. Tubers presented by Prof. R. de Noter,
Ecole (rAcclimatation de Recherches Agricoles. Received December 7.
1922.
Variety Hnrtonnn.

" Iff name ronde de Chine (round .yam of (^niina). The tubers made the
fir.st season, from plants grown from eyes" dug and reidanted. weigh li kg.
each ; the second vear the tiiber may weigh 4 to 5 kg. The plant requires lighr
sand>- clav or, better, calcareous, richly fertilized soil. The t\ibers are gathered
at the first frost and stored in the cellar. Two years" storage d(K's not injure
but improves the tubers. This yam is an excellent vegxtahle of delicate flavor
and makes delicious fritters, cakes, and souffl<?s. The leaves, after the harvest,
are used as cattle feed." (De Noter.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 528(57.

18 SEEDS AXD PLAXT5 IMPOETED

55925. Citrus GRANDis (L.) Osbeck. Rutaceae. Pummelo,

(C. decumana MnvY.)

From Buitenzorg. Java. Seeds presented by Dr. P. J. S. Cramer. Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Buitenzorg. Received November 17, 1922.

" A red-fleshed pummelo of fair quality and well-developed color." (Cramer.)

For previous inti-oduction, see S. P. I. No. 4(>336.

55926 to 55955.

From Yunnan. China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of
the United States Department of Agriculture. Received Ni>vember 2,
1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Roc-k.

55926. Aleueites sp. Euphorbiacese.

"(No. 6163. August 10. 1922.) Seeds of a tree 10 to 1.5 feet high, which
grows wild on the lower slopes of the mountains of the Yangpi Valley,
at an altitude of 6 600 feet. It is called Tutiff-yu shii by the natives ; oil
is obtained from the seeds and used for making oilcloth and also for
burning."

55927 to 55929. Amygdalus persica L. Amygdalacese. Peach.

(Prunus persica Stokes.)

55927. '•(; August 10. 1922.) Seeds of a half-wild peach growing near
Ynngpi, two days from Talifu. The tree is old, v.ith large trunks;
the Iarg«^ i-eddish and green fruits, 4 inches in diameter, are free-
stone, with firm, sweet, white flesh which becomes red near the
seed."

55928. "(Yangpi. Aug\ist 10. 1922.) Seeds of a half-wild peach
arrowing near a temple. The fruits are 1^ to 2 inches in diameter,
clingstone, very juic.v and sweet."

55929. "fAugu.st 20, 1922.) Seeds of one of the largest fruited
peaches I know of. found growing wild in the Likiang Valley. The
pointed fi'uits are 3* to 4 inches in diameter, clingstone, with tirm
white flesh of fair flavor."

55930. Castaxea mollissima Blume. Fagacesp. Chestnut,

"(No. 616.5. Yangpi. August, 1922.) Seeds of a tree about 40 feet
high which grows along the lower western slopes of the Tsaugshan Range
of the Yangpi Mountains. The trunk is about 2 feet in diameter, and
the long narrow leaves are sharply serrate."

55931. Catalpa DUCiiOUxii Dode. Bignoniacese.

"(No. 3097. Near Nguluke. September 8, 1922.) Cuttings of a tree
70 to 80 feet high, with a diameter of 4 feet or moi-e. growing at an
altitude of 9,400 feet in the Likiang A'alley. At this altitude the trees
do not bear .seed. Ir is a very handsome tree, bearing in early spring
large clusters of pinkish purple flowers. The hard, durable wood is very
valuable and is used for building purposes."

55932. Ckataegus pixnatifida Bunge. Malaceae. Hawthorn.

"(No. 6166. Yangpi. August 10, 1922.) Seeds of a shrub 5 feet high,
found at an altitude of 6.000 to 7.000 feet on the lower slopes of the
moxmtains of the Yangpi Valley. The edible fruits are boiled with
sugar jnid candied like .lujubes. Native name 'Shan li ko ' (mountain
pear fruit)."

55933. Hemebocallis forkestii Diels. Liliacese.

"(Nos. 3841 and 4546. Augu.st 27. 1922.) Seeds of a very handsome
plant about 2 feet high, growing with IticarviUea gran4iflora brevipes
on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 11,000 feet. It has a thick
rootstock, narrow lanceolate leaves, and deep golden orange tubular
flowers 2 to 3 inches long borne in many-flowered spikes. It flowers only
in very early spring and is suited only for pure limestone soil.

OCTOBER 1 TO DIX'EMBKK Ml. 1922 19

55926 to 55955— Continued.

55934. INCAKVILI.KA (iKANUiFi-OKA iJHKVU'KS Siirii;;\n'. IM^noninoeiP.

"(Xos. 4127, 412S, G122. Anjjust 27. 15)22. i Seeds ul' a gorgeous peren-
nial, a foot or more in lu'iglu, found growing Ht an altitude of 9,000 to
11,000 feet on the Likiang Simw llange. It has a thick stout rootstock,
a large rosette of rii-li-green h'aves. and Howers ."$ inches wide. Tiiese
tlowers. wliicli appear in .March ami April, liave a long yellow calyx tube
and a corolla which is a rich reddish purple or vermilion. This plant,
one of the most striking of early S)»ring, grows in sni>w-white unignesluui-
Jiraestone soil."

For an illustration of this variety, see I'laie 111.

55935. LiLiiM TiGRixi M Ker. Liliacea'. Tiger lily.

''(No.s. 4889 and 53.")7. September 7, 1922.) liulbs of an orange-flow-
ered lily cultivated by the Mosos in I^ikiang for tlie bult)s, which are
eaten as a vegetable; only the outer scales are sold, the inner part being
kept for planting. This lily grows wild along watercourses in the Likiang
Plain at an altitude of 9,000 feet. The n\nnerous large flowers, orange
with purple, are very attractive."

55936. MELiositA cunkifoua Fianch. Sabiaceie.

"(Nos. 4410, 4721, »>130. Septeml)er 3, 1922.) Seeds of a beautiful
flowering shrub or small tree 12 feet high, found growing at an altitude
of 9.000 to 10.000 feet along watercourses on the northern end of the
Likiang Snow Range, usually among limestone Itowlders. In habit it
resembles the weeping willow, with drooping branches bearing on their
apices large pyramidal clusters of cream-colored flowers. During .Tune
and July this shrub is an object of great beauty."

55937. Pahonia delavayi Franch. Ranuncnlaceie. Peony.

"(No. 6059. Septemljer 3. 1922.) Seeds of a very attractive vigorous
shrub 4 feet high, growing in rather dry situations north of Likiang
among lime.stone bowlders at an alitude of 9.800 fet't. The deep-crimson
flowers are 3 inches in diameter."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55898.

55938. Papyrius sp. Moracese.

"(No. 6102. Langkung. August 16, 1922.) Seeds of a shrub or small
tree 10 feet high, which grows along streams at an altitude of 7.000 feet."

This genus includes the well-known paper mulberry.

55939. Polygala abili.ata Buch.-Hani. Polygalaeese.

"(No. 6167. Yangpi. August 10, 1922.) Seeds of an ornamentsil shrub
3 to 4 feet higli, fVnmd growing on the l(}wer mountain slopes at an alti-
tude of 7,000 feet. The bright-yellow flowers arc borne in long spikes,
and the seed pods are small."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49<!4n.

55940. Pkunus sp. Amygdalacete. Cherry.

"(September 8. 1922.) Seeds of a cherry tree 2.') to 'M feet in height
with a trunk 8 to 10 inches in diameter, which grows in the main gorge
leading to the snow-capped peak Satseto, (altitude 21,000 feet), among
pure limestone rocks, at an altitude of 12,000 feet. The water in the
stream bed of this g<n-ge is like milk because of the limestone soil ;
in the winter the gorge is filled with ice.

" The leaves of this tree are flaccid and bluish green. The long-
stemmed bright-red ovoid-oblong cherries ajipear very late, in Septem-
ber, and are borne singly in tlie axils of the leaves: the juicy, bitter,
bright-red flesh is not firm, and the stone is small. This would probably
make a good stock plant for alkaline regions."

55941. Prunus sp. Aniygdalacese. Plum.

"(No. 6117. August 26, 1922.) Seeds of a wild plum tree about 20
feet high, which grows along banks of streams in the Likiang Plain at

20 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED

55926 to 55955— Continued.

au altitude of y.oOO to lO.iXXt feet. TJie nmiid k'nion-yellow fruits are
about ail iiicli iu dianieter. The tree is a prolific hearer ami gi'ow.'* In
alkaline soil."

55942 to 55946. ItosA sjtp. Rosaeeje. Rose.

55942. Kos.v sp.

'■(Nos. 6125. 6127, 6128, 6129, 6130. August 30, 1922.1 Seeds of
a mixture of a number of closely i-elated forms found in the lime-
stone meadows of Saba, Likiang Snow Range, at au altitude of
11.000 feet. They jire all shrubs 8 to 10 feet in height."

55943. Rosa sp.

••(No. 6121. August 28, 1922.) Seeds of a siirub 12 to 15 feet
high, with long rambling branches, found along watercourses on the
north end of the Likiang Plain at an altitude of 9,000 to 10,000 feet.
It bears a laige number of white rtower.>. which are followed by
small ovoid orange fruits. When in blDoni this shnil) is a very
striking object."

55944. Rosa sp.

"(No. (U26. August 30. 1922.) Seeds (if a shrub 8 to 10 feet
high, which grows in a limestone meadow called Saba, in the I>ikiang
Snow Range, at an altitude of 11,000 feet. The flowers are either
(•ream cfiloretl or red and the smoorb fruits a dull red-brown."

55945. Rosa .sp.

"(No. 6435. September 7, 1922.) Seeds of a lovely slender si)ineless
shrub 8 to 10 feet in height, which grows in a deep gorge leading ui)
to the main i>eak of the Likiang Snow Range, at an altitude of 6,00<'>
feet, among spruce and fir forests and rhododendrons. The soil is
usually much impregnated with lime. The shrub is very ornamental
both in flower and in fruit. The single flowers are a deep rose red,
and the yellow and scarlet shining fruits are long pear shaped."

55946. Rosa sp.

"(No. 6436. September 7. 1922.1 Seeds of a sleuder, very at-
tractive shrub which grows with the preceding No. 6435 [S. P. I. No.
559451 in the limestone gorge leading to the main peak of the Likiang
Snow Range, at an altitude of 11.500 to 12,000 feet. The stems
and branches are re<l and spineless except <»n the young shoots.
The flowers are cream colored, and the i-rimson to carmine fruits are
covered with a few soft bristles, are pear shai)ed. and about an
inch in length."

55947. Scn,LA sp. laliaeeae.

"(No. 6169. Kiuho. August. 1922. ) P.ulbs of a liliaceous plant found
growing at an altitude of 7.0(Mi feet. It be.irs spikes of small rich-
purple flow ers."

55948 and 55949. Vaccinium spp. Vacciniacete.

55948. ^'ACCIN1UM delavayi Franch.

"(No. (5168. .Vugust 20. 1922.) Seeds ..f a ver\- compact hardy
shrub which gmws on the Tsangshan Range at an altitude of about
8,000 to 9,000 feet. The edible berries, the size of small peas,
are purplish black."

55949. Vaccinium sp.

"(No. 6437. September, 1922.) Seeds of a shrub 2 feet high,
which is very common from the Black River Valley to this locality
(Likiang Snow Range), wliere it grows under pine trees. The
flowers are a beautiful pink, and the edible dark-purple fruits, about
the size of peas, are quite sweet."

Inventory 73, Seeds and Plants Imported

Plate III

A Showy Alpine Plant from Western China Hncarvillea grandi-

FLORA BREVIPES SPRAGUE; S. P. I. NO. 55934'

For Diany years the typical form of this relative of our trumpet vine has been known to horti-
culturists, but the variety here shown was discovered only a few years ago in western China,
whence it was sent to Europe. It is a rather small perennial, a foot or two in height, ami
differs from the type in having large brilliant-red flowers with canary-yellow markings in
the throat, as well as in having more compact flower clusters. The plant illustrated was
growing in pure limestone drift on the lower slopes of the Likiang Snow Range, Yunnan,
China, at an altitude of 10,.500 feet. (Photographed by J. F. Rock, .June 2, 1922; P302i;0FK)

Inventory 73, Seeds and Plants Imported

Plate IV

A Chestnut

FROM THE Mountains of Southwestern

TANEA SP.; S. P. I. NO. 56380)

China (Cas-

In recent years the common che<;tnut, formerly a conspicuous feature of forests and road-
sides in the northeastern United States, has almost disappeared, owing to the ravages of
chestnut blight (Endothia parasilvM), a disease for which no remedy has been discovered.
In an etTort to obtain blight-resistant chestnuts the Department of Agriculture has intro-
duced from China a number of interesting species. The one here shown is a large tree, about
100 feet tall, with a trunk 5 feet in diameter. The edible nuts are small, but J. F. Rock,
through whom the introduction has been made, reports them to be of sweet flavor. (Photo-
graphed by J. F. Rock, near Shiaoshuichi, Yunnan, China, September 2tt, 1922; P30306FS)

OCTOBKR 1 TO DECEMHEH 'M, H»22 21

55926 to 55955— Continued.

55950 to 55952. Viburmm spp. ('••iprifoliacoR'.

55950. \jnuKNUM sp.

"(No. GOin. Soplomlit'i- 7, liti:^. I SoimIs nf :i slinil) T. to S feet
liigli. which is tlie most coniinoii Vihurnum on tlie Lildiitif,' I'iiiiii;
it grows almost oviM-ywhorc. l)Ut especially along streams among
limestone bowlders anil on t^ie lower slopes of the Likiang Snow
Range at an altitinle of ahont Ki.imk) fret. In early spring appear
the cymes of white llowers, followeil hy the drooping clusters of
rich red-crimson fruits. The.se fniits an* (piite acid, hut are used
for jams and .iellies, g'ving the jolly a rich-red color. When in
fruit the plant is very oi-namental ; the fruits, which ripen after
the first frost, remain firm for two nionth.s."

55951. Viburnum .sp.

"(No. G1(")0. Talifu. August 2tt. l!fJ2.) Seeds of an ornamental
shrub 5 to 6 feet high, with drooping branches, which grows at an
altitude of 1 0.000 feet on the Tsangshan llange. The flowers are
white to cream colored and the fruits black when rii»e."

55952. VinuRNUM sp.

"(No. 6101. Ningai. .Vugust 10, 1022.) Seeds of an ornamental
shrub 4 feet high, foinid growing on limestone ro<'ks. Tlie llowers
are white with a pinkisli tinge, and the fruits arc black."

55953. ViTis sp. Vitacese. Grape.

"(No. G2SG. September 7, 1922.) Seeds of a very hardy wild grape
found covering rosebushes along streams among limestone bowlders in
the northern end of the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 10.000
feet. The leaves are small, thick, and deeply three lobed. The vine is a
prolific bearer. The small dull-purple fruits, a little larger than peas,
with large seeds, are borne in racemes 8 to 4 inches long and are very
sweet, witli no acid taste."

55954. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 6104. August 10. 1922.) Seeds of a tree '50 to 40 feet high,
with a trunk 3 to 4 feet in diameter, which grows in deep gulches in the
Yangpi Mountains, near Talifu, at an altitude of 10,000 feet. The leaves
and fruii resemble those of a Ziziphus."

55955. CoRNus sp. Cornacese.

"(September 3, 1922.) Seeds of an ornamental tree about 2.') feet
higli, which grows in the Peshwe Valle.v, north of the Likiang Plain, at
au altitude of 10.000 feet. The leaves are bright green above, white
beneath, and the cream-colored flowers are in large cymes. The fruits
are purplish black and very ornamental."

55956 to 55963.

From Likiang, Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. V. Rock, .Vgricnltnral
Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received
November 4, 1922. Quoted notes by !Mr. Rock.

55956. Ix)NicERA XEROC.M.YX Dicls. Caprifoliacea^. Honeysuckle.

"(No. 5939. August 27. 1922.) A rare shrub 15 to 20 feet high, which
grows at an altitude of 12,000 feet on an alpine meadow known to the
Mosos as 'Ma hoang pa tze ' (leech meadow). The shrub has
horizontal Inanclies, narrow leaves of a rich green, and large rich
golden yellow flowers, which appear in May and ,Iune. It is an exceed-
ingly handsome species. The small fruits are a tomato red."

55957. Meconopsis INTEGRIFOLIA (Maxlni.) Franch. Papaveruceje.

"(Nos. 3358, .338.'). 0114. August 27. 1922.) A fine alpine plant 2
feet or more in height, found rather commonly at an altitude of 14,000

83563—24 4

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS lAIPOETED

55956 to 55863— Continued.

to 14,500 feet among limestone bowlders on the Likiang Snow Range.
The leaves are linear, with the basal ones foiTning a rosette, and covered
with red hairs. The large bright-yellow flowers are 4 inches across."

55958 to 55963. Rosa spp. Rosace^e. Rose.

55958. Rosa sp.

*'(Xo. GllS. August 27, 1922.) A handsome shrub with pendent
branches, which grows in fir and spruce forests at an altitude of
11,000 feet in the main gorge leading to one of the peaks (21,000
feet altitude) of the Likiang Snow Range. The flowers, which ap-
pear in April and May, are rich pink to mauve. The shrub fruits
in August."

55959. Rosa sp.

"(No. 6119. August 27, 1922.) A wild rose from the Likiang
Snow Range."

55960. Rosa sp.

"(No. 6120. August 27, 1922.) A shrub 15 to IS feet high, with
long rambling branches, found at an altitude of 10,000 feet on the
northern end of the Likiang Plain. It is a very ornamental species,
with large single white flowers and scarlet fruits covered with soft
spines."

55961. Rosa sp.

" (No. 6086. August 27, 1922.) A shrub 4 to 5 feet high, with
small leaves, found at altitudes of 13,000 feet and higher, in rocky
limestone situations on the Likiang Snow Range. It has verj" attrac-
tive pink flowers."

55962. Rosa sp.

" (No. 6089. August 27, 1922.) A very ornamental shrub 4 feet
high, growing on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 13,500
feet. The stems and spines are red, as are also the flowers. The
fruits are scarlet and jellow."

55963. Rosa sp.

" (No. 6096. August 27, 1922.) A very small spreading shrub,
with small leaves, found at an altitude of 13,500 feet on steep alpine
meadows of the Likiang Snow Range, in company with junipers,
aconites, and spireas. The flowers are red, and the pear-shaped
fruits are orange-red."

55964. AxxESLiA brevipes (Benth.) Lindm. Mimosacese.

{Calliandra brevipes Benth.)

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Seeds presented by J. Simao da Costa.
Received November 23, 1922.

"A shrub with beautiful flowers, native to the arid zone of northeastern
Brazil." {Da Costa.)

The plants of this genus are very attractive because of their graceful feath-
ery foliage and globose flower heads. These flower heads consist of very
numerous long purplish stamens which almost entirely hide the small corollas.
(Adapted from Hooker, Journal of Botany, vol. 2, p. 13S.)

55965 to 55971. Ptrus spp. Malacese. Pear.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Trees presented by E. H. Wilson, Arnold
Arboretum. Received November 11, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Wilson.

55965. Pyeus calleryana dimoephophyxla (Makino) Koidz.

" (No. 9635 W.) A variety which forms a tree about 80 feet high
with a trunk about a foot in diameter, growing at Hazu, Ise Province,
Japan. This tree was raised from seeds collected for me by the Yoko-
hama Nursery Co. in the autumn of 1917."

OCTOBER I TO DECEIMBKR .'U, 1922 23

55965 to 55971— Continued.

55966 to 55970. Pykus ussuuiknsis Maxim.

55966. "(No. 10057 W.) A variety will) small clihlc iruits. T\u->v
trees were raised from seeds whicli I pvin-liased at Pukcliin, Pro-
vince of Keilci, Cliosen, August 25, 1!)1S."

55967. "(No. 11254 W.) A variety witli small iiear-shaiH-d u>
round fruits. TJicse trees were raised fi-oni sci^ds (((llcfied for ine
by T. Ishidoya at Koijo, I'roviiuo of Keiki. ciioscii. in tlu' late au-
tumn of 1918."

55968. "(No. 11260 W.) Ishi-itaxhi. A stone pear collected for me
by H. Suzulii at Yaniaual<a, Mount I'uji. .Japan, in rlif late
autumn of liJlS."

55969. (No. n2Gl W.) Pin. It. A llat short-stemm<^l ijoar, col-
lected for me by the Yokohama Nursery Co. at Yuyakujo, Man-
churia, in the late autumn of 1918."

55970. "(No. 112G2 W.) Champa U (long pediuicled). A variety
collected for me by the Yokolmma Nursery Co. at Mukden, Man-
churia, in the late autumn of 1918."

55971. Pyrus ussxjriensis hondoensis (Kik. and Nak. i Kohdei-.

"(No. 11266 W.) Yama-nashi. A variety collected for me by tlie
Yokohama Nursery Co. at Nagano, Japan, in the hxte autumn of 1918."

55972 to 55974.

From Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa. Seeds presented l>y ^^'. N. Martin,
Albert Academy, U. B. C. Received November 17, 1922.

55972. Amaeanthus sp. Amaranthaceae.

"A green variety used like spinacli." (Martin.)

55973. CoRCHOEUs olitorius L. Tiliace*.

This species appears to be important as a vegetable and is cultivated
in many tropical countries for that purpose. In Nigeria and Uganda
the leaves are used in soups, and in Sierra Leone the plant is used as a
potherb. The young and tender leaves are used in salads. (Adapted
from Holland, Useful Plants of Nigeria, pt. 1, p. 115.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52891.

55974. Syntherisma exius (Kippist) Newbold. Poacea\ Eundi.

"An annual grats, much resembling crabgrass, grown by Nigerian
tribes as a supplementary food grain. This grass, calle<l by natives
' fundi,' is often grown in the millet fields and yields a crop of fine seed
which is made into flour for the preparation of a kind of porridge.
Fundi was known in Africa in 179S, but it was first brought into England
in 1842 by R. Clarke, who describes the grain as about the size of
mignonette seed. It is sown in May or .Tune, carefully weeded in August,
and ripens in September. The plant grows to a height of IS inches, and
the slender stems bend to earth by the weight of the grain. It prefers
light or even rocky soil. Clarke says the grain is 'delicious' for food.
Fundi was tested at McNeill, Mi.ss., in 1920, and it is believed that it
will give from three to five cuttings of hay in a season or a larger
amount of pasturage." (C V. Piper.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 52736.

55975. Phyllostachys aurea Carr. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Ermitage, Mons, Belgium. Seeds presented by .T. H. do LeHaie.
Received November 28, 1922.

"Height 10 to 15 feet ; stems one-half to 1 inch in diameter, greenish yellow
when young, becoming golden with age, erect, stiff; joints much shortened
toward the base; branchlets slendei-, greenish yellow, becoming darker yellow

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

as tlie plant grows older, usually set at a rather acute angle ; leaves 2 to 4
indies long, light green a))ove. grayish beneath, one edge serrate, tiie other
smooth ; sheaths deciduous, marked with purplisli spots and blotches.

"A handsome ornamental form, fairly hardy, and grown generally in public
gardens throughout the world. This was one of the earliest introduced fonns
in California and is found there in many gardens. It is said tf» be quite
drought resistant and with a little protection will survive the winters as far
north as Washington, D. (\" (B. T. Galloway.)

55976. Zea mays L. Poaceae. Corn.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by D. S. Bullock. Agricultural
(Commissioner, Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Received November,
28, 1922.

"From Entre Rios, Argentina." { Bullock.)

Mah (inuir<io (bitter corn). A variety of corn said to have been introduced
into Argentina from Hungary in 1902, since which date it has become ([uite
jiopular in some parts of northern Argentina l)ecause of its resistance to the
attacks of locu.sts. A characteristic of this variety which distinguishes it
from other varieties is its tendenc.v (o stool or produce side shoots. Unless
planted clo.se, each jilant will procluce under favorable conditions from 4 to
10 of these shoots. The leaves are often over 8 feet long and sometimes 4
inches wide and the stalks from (! to 10 feet tall. There are two forms noted
in Entre Rios, one with grayish white kernels and one with yellow kernels,
the latter having longei- ears than the fomier. Because of the numerous inter-
gradatif)ns, however, it is very difficult to obtain typical ears of either form.
The growing season of maiz amartio is long, sometimes as long as nine
months. In Entre Rios it is .sown in November. (Adapted from Report No.
K), J). S. Bvllock, A(/hcultural Cominissioiier.)

55977. Arachis iirroGAEA L. Fabaceae. Peanut.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Seeds presented by G. W. Valder. under-
secretar.y and director. Department of Agriculture. Received Novem-
ber 28. 1922.

" These seeds were originally sent from the United States under the name
'Mammoth.' The ('hinese claim that this varietv is too large for their imr-
I)o.se." (Valilen)

Introduced for the use of specialists in tlie Department of Agriculture.

55978. EuoENiA dombeyi (Spreii*^.) Skeels. Myrtacese.

(/•;. i)7-nf(iiienfiis Lam.) Grumichama.

From Hilo. Hawaii. Sc^ds pre.sented by Bro. Matthias Newell. Received
October 23, 1922.

"The grumichama is found both wild and cultivated in southern Brazil, i)ar-
ticularly in the States of Parana and Santa Catliarina. Elsewhere, with the
exce[)tion of Hawaii, it is scarcely known.

"The tree, which grows to the same size as the orange, is shapely and at-
tractive in ai)pearance, with ovate-elliptic, glossy deep-green leaves 2 to 3
inches long. The small white flowers are followed by pendent fruits, round or
slightly tlattened, the size of a cherry and deep crimson in color. The persistent
green .sepals which crown the apex are a distinguishing characteristic. The
skin is thin and delicate, the flesh soft, melting, of a mild subacid flavor sug-
gesting that of a Bigarreau cherry. The seeds are round or hemispherical
when one or two in numlier ; sometimes there are three or more, in which
case the size is reduced and they are angular.

"The rapidity with which the fruits develop is surprising; within a month
from the time of flowering they have reached maturity and are falling to the
ground. Father Tavares states that all the trees do not ripen their crops at
the same time, some blooming later than others and thus extending the fruiting
season from November to February (in Brazil). Three varieties are distin-
guished by him, one with dark-red flesh, another with vermilion, and the third
with white. All three are said to be etiually good in quality. . The fruit is
iisually eaten fresh, but may also be used to make jams and preserves.

OCTOBKH 1 TO DECEMBEK ;{1, 1022 25

'■ TIu' ixrumiclumi;! (soineriincs fintiiii.nnnd. to (•(►iil'onii (<i old I'urtu.mit'si'
"rthograpliy ) hns rt'cently htM-ii iiliinied in rnrroniiii mihI Flurida. In t\w
latter State it has withstood a lemperature of -^^° V. without injury, whitii indi-
i-at,es that it is suhtropical, rutlier than strictly tropical, in cliaructor. It prefers
a deep sandy h>am, hut succeeds :n Florida on shallow sandy soils. Vautflian
MacCaughey says: "In the Hawaiian Islands it is usually ahout 20 feet high.
It requires c'jusiderablo moisture for its hosi di'vclopnicnt, as do nil The
lOucenias in our flora : the largest (•roi)s are Imrue hy plniits at the Inwer levels,
up to 300 feet * =■' * tlowe-ring and fruiting conlinue from July until
December, the main crop coming in the fall * * *. The first plants in
Hawaii were probably Introduced by the Spaniard Don Francisco de Paula
Marin, wlio came to i\w islands in 1701.' The grumicliama is sometimes listed
iis Eugenia brasilieu^in Lam. Strnocalpr bnisiU^nnifi Berg, is another synonym.

" Seedlings are said to commence fruiting when 4 or f) years old. They grow
rather slowly. jS'o one appears to have budded oi' grafted the species as yet.
For its value as an ornamental plant, as well as for its pleasant fruit, the
grumicliama deserves cultivation throughout the Tropii-s .ind Snbtropics."
fWil^ann Popruoe.)

For pr<wious introduction, see S. I'. I. .\o. ."tilTT.

55979 to 55981. Mteci.\rta spp. Myrtacea^.

From Kio de Janeiro. Brazil. Seeds presented by l\ H. BolXs. director.
Escola Superi«')r de Agricnltura e Veterinari.-i. Vicosa. Minas (leraes,
Brazil. Received December 21, 1922.

55979. Myrciakia sp.

Johntivaba.

The jaboticaba (Mi/rciarin (xinUflora) is doim;- very well in Florida.
5md tliese .seeds are introduced for testing in that State.

55980. MYRct AHiA sp.

Jabotieatitha.

"The fruits of this variety arc mu<'lj larger than tiiosc uf ihf ordinary
,iaboti<'aba." (RoIfs.\

55981. Mykciakia sp.

•laboticiiba.

Tlie jaboticaba {Myrciar'm ctiulifloro) . one of the commonest and
most popular fruits of the vicinity of Kio de Janeiro, Brazil, now ap-
pears to be tliriviug in southern Florida, and these seeds are introduced
for cultural experiments in that State.

55982. (ruiLij:LMA uTiLis Oerst. Phcenicacese. Pejibaye.

( liactris utni'< Benth. and Hook.)

l^'rom Limon, Costa Rica. Seeds presented by C. P. CMuttenden, manager.
United Fruit Co. Received November 10. 1022.

^A red-strii>ed variety of pejibaye of very good eating quality." {Chittenden.)

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. n.">807.

55983 to 55992.

From Yunnan. China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer of
the United States Department of Agriculture. Received November, 1022.
Quoted notes by Mr. Rock. ,

55983. Castanea sp. Fagacoie. Chestnut.

"(No. 02.5t). Yangpi. Seiitemi>er 10, 1922.) Seeds of a (all tree 40
feet or more in height, witli a trunk 2 feet in diameter, found wild on
the southwestern slopes of the Tsangshan Range at altitudes of 8,000
to 9,000 feet. The nuts, very sweet and of delicious lUivor, are numerous
in tlie burs, and the strong healthy trees are prolitic bearers."

26 SEEDS AND TLANIS IMPORTED

55983 to 55992— (Continued.

55984. Castanea sp. Fagacese. Chestnut.

"(X(t. t52."iHa. SeptfiiilK-r. 1H22. ) Seeds of tall trees fouiul wild in the
valleys of the Haitung Range, east of the Tali Lake, at an altitude of
8.000 feet. The nuts are larger than those from the mouiitaiD.s near
Yangpi, hut hoth are very sweet and delicious in flavor."

55985. Chaknomkles .sp. Malacea?. Chinese quince.

"(Talifii. Septemher 19. 1922.) Seeds of a quince, called in Chinese
Mu kua, cultivated around Talifu. The tree is 50 to 80 feet tall, with a
large trunk. The very aromatic fruits, rich yellow with a reddish tinge,
have very firm. hard, yellow flesh."

55986. roLOCARiA escltlexta (L. ) Schott. Aracete. Dasheen.

"(Talifu. September 22. 1922.) Tubers of a Chinese vegetable calle<l
Yec-tno. sold in the Talifu market. The plant is growTi in dry ground,
like corn or wheat, and not flooded. The tubers grow in great numbers
around tlie base of the stem; they are white and mealy and eaten boiled,
like potatoes. The flower stalk is about 2 feet long, of a pinkish mauve
colfir. with a slender spathe of the same color, and with cream-colored
flowers; the whole is eaten as a vegetable, either fried or boiled."

55987. CoRYLUS sp. BetulacejTP. Hazelnut.

"(Xo. 3292. Ng'iluke. September 11. 1922.) Seeds of a tree tiO to 80
leet in height, with triniks 2 to :? feet in diameter, fountl at altitudes of
O.-IOO to 10.000 feet among limestone bowlders near springs at the foot
<»f the Likiang Snow Range. The tree is liandsome, with very large
leaves, and bears large edible nuts.

55988. CKATAEcrs pinnatifida Bunge. Malafea'. Hawthorn.

"(Talifu. September 20. 1922.) Seeds of a shrub 0 to 8 feet high,
obtained from fruits sold in the Talifu market, where they are strung
on fiber. These small api)lelike fruits mature in September. They have
large seeds and rather sour flesh and are eandied like jujubes. Chinese
name i<hun Ji ko."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .")9.32.

55989. .TUGLANS kegia L. Juglandacea>. Walnut.

"(Yangpi. September. 1922.) Seeds of wild walnut tiees 40 to aO
feet in height, with a sjiread of nearly a hundred feet, found in the
mountains at an altitude of 8.00f> feet. The nuts are large, thin shelled,
and sweet."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. r471>0.

55990. Mai us sp. Malacese. AppJe.

"(No. 6558. Ohienchuan. September 15, 1922.) Seeds of a wild
a)»ple. tree 20 feet high, with stift" spreading bram-hes, found In a dry.
hot. rocky location in the Chienchuan Valley north of Talifu. The fruits
are a little larger than a pea. glossy as if varnished, bright red on one
side and yellow on the other."

55991. Meconopsis integrifolia (Maxim.) Francli. I'apaver.iceav
"(Likiang. September, 1922.)"

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 559.57.

55992. Osteomeles schwerinae C. Schneid. Malace?e.

"(No. 0.5.")4. Langchiung. September 10. 1922.) Seeds of an orna-
mental, spreading shrub 2 to 3 feet high, fouud in the Langchiung
Mountains at an altitude of 7,i500 feet and common in the arid regions
north and south of Talifu. It differs considerably from the Pacific
species, Osteomeles anthylUdifolia; the flowers are pinkish white and
very fragrant, and the sweet edible fruits are uniformly dull purple."

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40033.

OCTOBEH I TO DECEMBEH HI, 1{>22 27

55993. Fraxixus micraktiia Linirelsh. Oleacese. Ash.

From Dehra Dun, India. Seeds jn-.'seuted ).y U. S. Hole, forest botanLst.
Received Decem)ier 21. 1922.

A Himalayan ash with hir^iv loalhury leaves about U inches lon.i:- and hix
terminal panicles of minute flowers. It is very similar to another llinialiiyan
species, Fraxinas /lonhviidd, from whicii it differs in leaf chnraeters and in
having a looser panicle. (Adapteil trmn Ihiahr. lintanisrhc lahrhiiclier, vol
J,0, p. 217.)

55994 to 56018.

From Yunnan. China. Seeds c-(dlecled by .1. F. Rock. Ajjricuiiural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Aiiriculture. Keceived Nf>vem-
ber 21, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

55994. Paeoma dklavayi Franch. Rainni<iiIaceiP. Peony.
"(Nguluke. September 12. 1922.)"

For previous introduction and descriixion. see S. P. 1. No. .V>S'.»S.

55995. Primula buli.kyana Forrest. Primidaceje. Pi-imrose.

"(Hesliwe. September, 1922.) Seeds of a very attractive primula
collected three days' journey n(»rth of Likiang at an altitude of 9,000
to 11,000 feet. It is not a bog-loving plant but grows in pine forests."

55996. Pyracajttha sp. Malaceffi. Fire thorn.

"(Likiang. September 11, 1922.) Seeds of a shapely slirul) 10 to
15 feet in height, whicli grows along stream beds in limestone soil
throughout the Likiang Plain. It is common all along the road from
Talifu to Likiang, and even south of Likiang. When in llower it is
very ornamental, but it is especially attractive when loaded with its
bright-scarlet fruits from August until winter."

55997. Pykacantha sp. Malacere. Fire thorn.

"(No. 6527. September 14, 1922.) Seeds of a dense shrub 0 to 8
feet in height, which grows Avith Prinsepia utilU in arid situations in
the valley beyond Lashipa, two days' journey south of Ivikiang. It has
bright-yellow berries instead of the scarlet fruits which are so common."

55998 to 56016. Pybus spp. Malacea*. Pear.

"All these wild pears, of which I am sending seed.s are used as
stock plants ; they are not planted, but are so numerous that the
Chinese simply cut tliem down and bud them. The best pears come
from tlie region between Tienwei. Talifu, and Haitung."

55998. Pyeus sp.

"(No. 6503. Lashipa. September 13 and 14. 1922.) A very hardy
liear tree 15 to 20 feet high, found on the Lashipa Plain, one day's
travel south of Likiang, at an altitude of 10,000 feet. It has very
tough l)ranches, small, oval-oblong, crenate. acute leaves, and bears
large numbers of fruits which are the size of small marbles, yellow,
acrid, and unpalatable. The ti'ee is generally used by the natives as
a stock plant. Wherever the tree grows wild they cut the trunk
down to 2 feet from the ground and hmi cidtivated varieties of
pears on it. The tree is exceedingly hardy and drought I'esistant
and also can withstand being inmidated."

55999. Pybus sp.

"(No. 6508. Likiang. September 13. 1922.) A tree 20 feet tall,
which is wild all over the region north of Talifu; collected near the
village of Luchu on the southwest end of the Likiang Plain. The
leaves are oblong, dark green with red veins and petioles, glossy
above, acute or rounded at the base and apex. The fruits are the
size of marbles, yellowish brown and spotted, acrid, and unitalat-
able. This tree had a cultivated variety budded on it; the lower
branches were loaded with the wild fruit, and the main trunk had
an uni'ipe pear of the cultivated variety."

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

65994 to 56018— Continued.

56000. Pyeus sp.

"(No. G509. September 13. 1922.) A wild pear tree 20 feet high,
found on the Likiang I'lain near the vilhige of Lasadje. The leaves
do not have red veins and petioles, and the fruits, which are smaller
than a marble, are yellow, spotted, acrid, but perfectly black and
sweet when ripe. This is a very good stock plant."

56001. Pykus sp.

"(No. 6511. Lashipa. Septemter 13. 1922.) A wild pear tree
15 to 2<t feet high, from dry hillsides at an altitude of 9,000 feet,
where it gi'ows with Pinus -nnensis. The leaves are small, oval-
elliptical, with long stems. The small, yellowish brown fruits are
the size of marbles."

56002. Pyrus sp.

"(No. 6539. September 15, 1922.) A wild pear tree 25 to 30 feet
high, found in the hot valley of Nankaochai near Chienchuan Val-
ley, two and one-half days" journey sontli uf l.iki.-nig. at an altitude
of 7.000 feet. It has htiig spreading whiplike liranclics and very
numerous brownish yellow fruits tlic size of marbles, wiiidi are
black wiien fully ripe."

56003. Pybus sp.

"(No. 6.55H. Septeml)ei' 15. V.^^'^.^ A wild pear tree 4m leet in
height, found in arid regions in the mountains west of Tengthuan.
two days" journey north of Talifu. at an altitude of 6,500 to 7,(X>0
feet. The branches are long and mostly horizontal. The fruits are
much larger than those of the other wild pears, with a rich yellow-
ish brown skin and firm butter-yellow tlesli which is acrid and
unpalatable, tlujugh juicy. This s|)ecies is quite rare: I have seen
only two trees."

56004. Pybus sp.

"(No. 65.5.5. Septeml>Mi- 15. 1922. » A tree 40 feet high with
rambling and ascending branches, found in a dry region of yellow
clay or loam on a hillside be.vond Tienwei. three days' journey
south of Likiang. This species is very rare, only one tree being
seen, and is quite distinct from the other wild pears. The long-
stemmed solitary fruits, smaller than a .-offee berry, were few in
number, oblong, an<l uniformly crimson."

56005. Pyets sp.

"(No. 65.56. September H\. 1922.1 A wild pear tree 15 to 20
feet high, of very graceful habit and spiueles.s, found in the Laug-
chiung Valli'y near the Eriiyin liiver. two days" journey north of
Talifu. The leaves are bright green on both sides, and the bright
yellowish brown fruits, larger than a maride, aie juicy but acrid.
The Chinese use this as a stock plant."'

56006. Pykvs sp.

"(No. 6557. Langchiiiug Valley. Sei)temher 16. 1922.) A wild
pear tree 25 feet high, spineless, with dark-green, crenate. elliptic
leaves and round, russet-brown, juicy, acrid fruits the size of small
marldes and similar to those of No. 65.56 [S. P. I. No. 56005]. The
tree is a prolific hearei- and is used here as a stock plant."

56007. Pykxts sp.

"(No. 65.59. Seit-'uiber 15, 1922.) A wild pear tree 25 to 30 feet
high, with .1 slout trunk and stilt", spreading liram-lies. found in the
dry mountain range south of Chienchuan. three days' journey north
of Talifu. The numerous fruits are about half an incli in diameter
greenish brown with lighter spots. A good stock plant.""

The following are seeds of domesticated varieties.

56008. Pyrtjs sp.

"(Talifu. September 20, 1922.)"

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBEK 'M, 1{>22 'Jl>

55994 to 56018— (\)ntiiin('(l.

56009. Pyrus tsp.

•'(Haitun.ir. ensf of Tiili L;ikt>. S.-prt*nil.»M-, lit'J'J. )"'

56010. Pyrus sp.

•'(Haituiig. Sepleuilier, 1!>2::.)"

56011. Pyetjs sp.

"(Haitiinj,'. SepteinbtM- 1!», 1!fj-_'. i"

56012. Pyrus sp.

"(Talifxi. September I'O. ISrji'.)-'

56013. Pyrus sp.

■■(Tienwei. Sei)teiiili(M- ITi. 1!>i:2. )"

56014. Pyrus sp.

"(Tienwei. Septeniher in. 1J>22.)"

56015. Pyeus sp.

"(Tienwei. Sepf ember 15. 1922.)"

56016. Pyrus sp.

'■(Tienwei. September 15. 11)22.)"

56017. Rosa sp. Rosacefe Rose.

"(No. (5504. September 14. 1J)22. ) Seeds of a sprea<liij};- slirub <»r
climber with huge raniblin,;;- branches. 25 feet liigh with a si)read of
30 feet or more, found gi-owing wild, with Rosa Ixiiihifioe, all over tbo
I.ashipa Plain, one da.v's triii south of Likiang. The flowers when tirsi
opened are yellow, becoming cream colored and the size of a half dollar.
The orange-red fruits are borne in large ample panicles. The shrub
is very ornamental in llower and in fruit."

56018. Styrax langkongensis W. W. Smith. Styracacea?;

"(No. 3108. Langchiung. September 18, 1922.) Seeds of an orna-
mental shrub 1 to 2 feet tall, which grows in the arid region between
Langchiung and Shapi. at an altitude of 7,5(M3 feet. The flowers are large,
white, and drooping, witli ricli reddish brown calyxes."

56019. Primula chrysopa Balf. f. and Forrest. Primiilaceae.

Primrose.

From Ness. Neston, England. Seeds presented by A. K. Bulley. Received
November 22, 1922.

" Come over and see Primula chrysopa next spring. It's a tiling to say your
prayers to." (Bulley.)

A tufted perennial nmrsh-loviug primrose from the Province of Vunriiiii.
China, where it grows in moist srouy alpine meadows. It has oblong, briglu-
green, somewhat fleshy, long-stemmed leaves and very attractive fragrant
flowers borne in two to four flowered umbels on the summit of the slender-
scape. The calj'x is green or purplish and the oblique corolla psile lilac with
a golden eye. The entire plant is more or less covered with a white jiicaly
powder. (Adapted from Transactions of the Botanical f>ociety of Ediuhnrph..
vol. 27, p. 277.)

56020. GuiLiELMA UTILI8 Oei'st. Phoenicacese. Pejibaye.

(Bactric v til is Benth. and Hook.)

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Seeds purchased through Ot6n Jim6nez.
Received December 19, 1922.

A shipment of seeds of the pejibaye. For an extended account of this in-
teresting food palm, see the Journal of Heredity, vol. 12, pp. 154-lfiG. AprU, 1921..

For previous introduction, see S. 1*. 1. Xu. .">.50S2.

30 SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED

56021. EscALLoMA PHiLippiANA (Eiigler) Masters. Escalloniacese.

From Exeter. England. Plants purchased from Robert Veiteh & Sou. The
Royal Nursery. Received November 25, 1922.

This ornamental .«hrub. native to Chile, is tlie hardiest of all the Escallonias,
and unlike the other species is deciduous. It forms a spreading shrub with
gracefully arching branches and has .small dark-green leaves which serve
admirably as a background for the pretty star-shaped white flowers. ( Adapte<l
from Ganleniny lUusttrated. vol. 38. p. oOI.)

56022. Warszewiczia coccixEA (Vahl) Klotzsch. Rubiaceag.

Scarlet plume.

From Gamboa, Canal Zone. Seeds presented bv Y. Marti. Received
Noveml^er 28, 1922.

"This is a remarkable ornamental tree: I first saw it on the banks of
Gatun Lake at Rio Sucio. At a di.«itance its racen)es, over 2 feet long, with
their brilliant-scarlet enlarged sepals, produced a startling splash of color
against the dark-green foliage. The color is as vividly scarlet as the autumn
colors of the sour gimi. the sorrel tree, or some species of .Japanese maple.
The colored ' leaves ' are in reality enlarged sepals. Only one flower in each
cluster of flowers on the raceme lias an enlarged sepal. Though the flowers
themselves are not over a quarter of an inch in diameter, the enlarged sepals
are often 2* inches long. The fact that this tree blooms in summer, the wet
season, whereas most of the showy flowering trees of the Tropics bloom in the
dry season, would seem to make this an unusually valuable ornamental tree
for tropical regions. It is certainly worthy of a place in every collection of
tropical trees." {David Fairchild.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. .>4297.

56023. Fragaria chiloen.sis (L.) Duchesne. Rosacese.

Chilean strawberry.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Seeds presented by Dr. F. W. Goding, Ameri-
can consul general. Received December 7, 1922.

" These seeds were obtained at Guachi, near Ambato. While the fruit of
the Chilean strawberry is inferior in flavor to that of our best cultivated straw-
berries, it is remarkable for its excellent shipping and keeping qualities; and it
seems that varieties might be produce<l by selection which would merit culti-
vation on a commercial scale.

'■ The berry is much used for canning and preserving. It is also eaten fresh.
It is a curious circumstance that this .species of strawVjerry. whose fruits are
commonly an inch to an inch and a half long, should be called fruiiUa (little
fruit) in Chile, Peru, and Ecuador, while the much smaller fruit of Fragaria
vcsca. rarely over one-half an inch long, is termed frcaa, or strawberry. This
last-named species is cultivated commercially at Quillota. Chile, whence the
fruit, which ripens earlier than that of F. chilocnsia. is sent to the markets of
Santiago.

"As far as I can ascertain by careful examination of the plants and fruits^
the frutiUas of Chile. Peru, and Ecuador are the .same species. Neither in Peru
nor in Chile, however, do the plants bear all through the year as they do on the
sandy plains near Ambato, Ecuador. I imagine the difference in climatic con-
ditions is the cause of this : on the Equator there are no well-defined sea.sons,
and the plants remain active throughout the year, while in Chile the seasons
are fairly well defined and vegetative activity ceases during a part of each year,
as with us. The ripening season of F. chiloensis in the highlands of southern
Peru and central Chile seems to extend, approximately, from the latter part of
October to January." (Wilson Popoioc.)

For previous introduction, s^ S. P- I- No. 54630.

56024. CoRNus OFFICINALIS Siel). and Zucc. Cornaceae.

From Rochester, N. Y. Seeds presented by John Dunbar, Assistant Super-
intendent of Parks. Received December 8. 1922.

"This resembles Cornits mas when in flower, but the fruits ripen in October
and November and are (piite handsome." (Dunbar.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1922 31

This species, wliicb is very closely allied to C. mas, is native to Chosen and is
(occasionally seen in cultivation. Like C. 'mas, it has yellow flowers and red
fruits, but differs in having conspicuous patches of dense, rust-colored down on
the lower surfaces of the leaves and also is somewhat coarser in habit.

56025. CucuRBiTA M08CHATA Duchesne. Ciicurbitaceae. Squash.

From Libia, North Africa. Seeds presented bv Dr. E. O. Fenzi. Re<'eived
December 8, 1922,

"Seeds of a local variety which weighs about 50 kilos (llU pounds). It is
very popular witli the natives, and witli good reason, for the ttesii is more in-
tensely colored, sweeter, and of better flavor than any other variety 1 can
remember having seen either in Italy or California." {Fe»zi.)

56026. Oryza sativa L. Poacese. Rice.

From Samarlkot>i. India. Seeds presented by Dr. R. H. Forbes. Kulikoro,
French West Africa. Received .June 13, 1922. Numbered December,
1922.

"Rice from Samarlkota, Madras Presidency, India." {Forbes.)

Introduced for department specialists engaged in rice-breeding experiments.

56027. KiciNus communis L. Euphorbiaceae. Castor-bean.

From Albion, Brisbane, Queensland. Seeds presented by W. Ewart. secre-
tary, Queensland Acclimatisation Society. Received December 8, 1922.

" Bowen Hills. This variety was raised from seeds obtained by the Queens-
land Acclimatisation Society from Bowen Hills and grown at Lawnton, Queens-
land, where it is considered the best of (JO varieties there cultivated. The plant
is a vigorous grower, forms numerous large seed heads, and is remarkably
free from disease and insect pests." (Eivart.)

56028. Davidsonia prltrtens F. Muell. Cunoniaceae.

From Sydney. New South Wales. Seeds presented by J. H. Maiden,
director and Government botanist, Botanic Gardens, Sydney, at the
request of C. T. White. Government botanist, Brisbane. Receive<l Novem-
ber 14, 1922.

Variety jerseyana. This variety differs from the northern Queensland form
in being smaller in all its parts.

The northern form is a tree 30 or 40 feet high, of graceful erect habit, with
drooping compound leaves 18 inches or more long ; the terminal leaflet is often
a foot in length. The reddish flowers are in clusters a foot or more long,
and the fruit is an oval juicy drupelike berry the size of a goose egg, covered
with a thin coating of irritating hairs; these, however, are easily removed by
rubbing with a rough cloth, and then is exposed the smooth plumlike skin of
the fruit. The soft, fleshy, rich-purple pulp, sharply acid in flavor, incloses
a few small flat seeds. This fruit, which ripens in July in Queensland, is
largely used by the settlers for making into jam and jelly. (Adapted from
Queetlsland Agricultural Journal, vol. 2, p. 471, and Bailnj, Queni.'^land Floi-a.
pt. 2, p. 538.)

56029. Phleum pratense L. Poacese. Timothy.

From Ayr, Ayrshire. Scotland. Seeds purchased from McGill & Smith.
Received December 8, 1922,
Locally grown seed introduced for department specialists engaged in timothy-
breeding investigations.

56030. CucuMis SATivus L. Cucurbitacese. Cucumber.

From Balavaini. Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Seeds presentt>d by
H. T. Fairbrother. Received December 18, 1922.

•■ Seeds of our native cucumber, which is far ahead of any other I have evei-
tasted. It is of medium size, with a smooth skin and an incomparable flavor."
(Fairbrother.)

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

56031. Chkysophtllum magalismontana Sond. Sapotacese.

From Pretoria. Transvaal. Seeds px'eseuted by I. P.. Pole Evans, chief.
Division of Botany. Received December IS. 192'2.

An ornamental evergreen slirub or small tree which is coumion t>u .stun.\
outcrops in the Transvaal on frostless ridges at an altitude of tJ.Omj tt>et near
Johannesburg and also in the " Middle Yeld "' at altitudes below 4.000 feet.
The fruits, up to an inch in diameter, are agreeably acidulous and most re-
freshing in hot weather ; they are used by the white colonists for making
preserves and jelly. The natives call the tree Stam-rruehte, because the
flowers and fruits are borne on very short stalks on the stem and main
brandies. The tree tolerates great heat and drought. ( Adapte<l from )infe of
■J. Burft Davy under S. P. I. Xo. 19S8-',.}

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 10884.

56032 to 56057. Triticum aestrum L. Poacea?.

{T. vuigare Yill. ) Common wheat.

Friim TuluM, Irkutsk. Russia. .Seeds presented by Victor I'issareff, dii'ec-
tor of the AgricultiU'al Experiment Station. Received December 9. 1922.

" These varieties of winter wheat have endured the winter at Tulini, which
is considered beyond the northern limit of wheat growing." {PiHuareff.)

56032. Tulun 365. 56045, Tulun 389.

56033. Tulun 366. 56046. Tulun .390.

56034. Tulun. 567. 56047. Tulvn 392.

56035. Tulun 370. 56048. Tulun 39S.

56036. Tulun 373. 56049. Tulun JfOS.

56037. Tulun 375. 56050. Tulun .',08.

56038. Tuhiu 377. 56051. Tulitu .'/OC.

56039. Tulun 379. 56052. Tulun Jfl6.

56040. Tulun 380. 56053. Tulun .',18.

56041. Tulun 382. 56054. Tulun ',25.

56042. Tuhm 383. 56055. Tulvn J,56.

56043. Tulun 384. 56056. Tulun -',57.

56044. Tulun 385. 56057. Tulun .',58.

56058 and 56059. Citrus spp. Rutacea'.

PYom Swatow. China. Plants presente<l l)y Rev. A. II. Page. Received
December 21, 1922. Quoted notes by Jlr. Page.

•'These fruits, among the very best of the citrus fmits of Ciiina. grow
chiefly in the low delta region cros.sed l)y the Tropic of Cancer, wheie there is
a slight frost perhaps once in 10 years, during the period wlien the trees are
dormant"

56058. Citrus nobit.is deliciosa (Ten.) Swingle. Mandarin orange.
"A tangerine which is as large and fully as sweet .is the navel orange."
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 459.38.

56059. CiTKtJS sp.

" The ' soft orange,' which, like the tangerine, is easily peeled when
thoroughly ripe. It will keep a long time without ice and becomes very
sweet. It is only of medium size."

56060 to 56063. Ribes s]ip. Gi'ossulaiiiicea\

From P^lstree, Herts. England. Presented l)y Hon. Vicary <;ibl>s. Received
December 18, 1922.

56060. RiBES HENEYi Frauch.

Plant. An unarmed evergreen shrub, abotit 3 feet high, native to the
vicinity of S-zeclnvan in Hupeh. China. The oval dark-greon leaves are

OCTOBKK 1 lu DIXKMBKK :U, l!t22 33^

t

56060 to 56063— Continued.

up tu 4 inelu's in length, iiiul the siuall oval-olilong berries nn- ci-dwiicil
by the persistent calyx. Tliis species bears considerable resemblance
to Ribcs laurifoUum .lancz. (Adapted from Bulletin Mcitsucl de la
Soviite rAnn6cmic Paris, ueir .srr/>.<*. A'o. 9. it. ,^7. nnd (Inflnwrs"
Chronicle. 3cl Her., vol. 11. ;<. 213.)

56061. RiBES LAXTRiFor.ii-M .lancz.

Plant. A very attractive llowcriii^r currant lirsl discovered in Szecli-
wan, western China, at an altitude of 7,t»U0 feet, where it j,'rows a.s an
evergreen unarmed slirui) up to (> feet in height; not common. The ridi-
green oval leaves are coarsely tonthed and up to ." inches in length. The
greenish yellow tlowers aic borne in iicndeni clusters over '1 in<-hes long,
appearing in February ami March. (Adapteil from The Garden, nd.
79, p. 171.)

56062. RiBEs LONGEKACEMOSVM Frauch.

Cuttings. "This species, found in the mountains of western China,
hears large black fruits of good flavor, in racemes a foot and a half long."
( /•'. //. Wil.soii, ]\^aiur(ili.'<l in UCv/* /•// (Iiimi. vol. .i. />. .11. \

For previous introduction, see S. V. 1. No. 4()4.">!».

56063. RiBEs MAXIMO wiczii Ratal.

Cuttings. A deciduous shrub fi to '.) feet high, first found by the Rus-
sian traveler Potanin, in Kansu. in 1885. but introduced into Eng-
land several years later from western <'hina. The leaves, in threes or
lives, are 2 to H inches wide, glossy green above an<I ]iale downy bciie;ith.
The tldwers, borne in long slender clusters in .May. an- made conspicuous
by the dull lurid-red ealyxe-s. The fruits, which are thickly covered with
stiff glandular bristles, are, accox-ding to E. H. Wilson, sometimes orange
and sometimes red. possibly at dilTerent stages of development. (Adapted
fr<im Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d scr.. vol. -W. /;. ,.'7.j. i

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 4ti41(i.

56064 to 56066. Saccharum officixarum L. Poacetc

Sugar cane^

From Fajardo. Port(.' Rico. Seeds lu'esented by K. A. Vevc l':x|tcriment
Station, Fajardo Sugar Co. Received December 28, 1022. <2uoted notes
by Mr. Veve.

"These three varieties are very good in our district, and their seed germi-
nates very well. Although all three of them are susceptible to mo.saic disease,,
they are more resistant than the native varieties C)^i.<<f/iHii(i and Rayada. which
are herf^ considered as standards."

56064. D109.

For previous introduction, sec S. 1'. I. No. 4ifJ<;i:.

56065. DJtSS.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. Xo. 4!»2t^>4.

56066. F. C. Sm. " This is a local variety, a seedling of D433."

56067. Pangium edule Eeinw. Flacourtiace«e. Pangi.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Seeds presented by A. Hernandez,,
director, Rureau of Agriculture. Received December 13. 1!)22.

"Seeds of pangi (Panr/iuin edulo obtained from the barrio of Panagan.
municipality of Lagouoy, Camarines Sur. Pangi seeds yield about ."0 per
cent of pitjoeng or .samaun oil having the following constants (see P.nrcau of
Forestry. Manila, Philippine Islands. Rulletin No. 20, p. l.">n) :

Specific gravity 0. JI37

Saponification value 178-1S.-5

lodin value — - 89. 04

Titer test of fatty acids 44.4"

— (Hernandez.}

34 ' , SEEDS AND PLAA IS IMPORTED

" I have .iust eaten this fruit for the first time : it is quite similar to tlie
maiang (Artocarijus odoratifisima Blanco) in flavor, being very sweet and
rich. The flesh is rather scant and the seeds large, but some day we may
discover a seedless one and then we shall have a real feast. The fruit is so
large that one ( seedless i wfiuld be enough fur three to flve people." (P. .7.
Wester.)

A Philippine tree which reaches a height of 25 meters (82 feet), with very
large, smooth, pointed leaves and yellowish green flowers. The oval brown
fruit is over 6 inches long and contains several seeds imbedded in a yellowish,
edible pulp. The fresh seeds are poisonous, but steeping in water makes them
edible. (Adapted from Bioxcn, Wild Food Plants of the PJiilippines. p. 126.)

56068. Dexdrocalamus .sikkimexsis Gamble. Poacese. Bamboo.

From Sibpur, near Calcutta. India. Seeds presented by C. C. Calder,
curator, Royal Botanic Garden. Received December 11, 1922.

" This bamboo flowered profusely this year in the Darjiling District."
(Calder.)

For previous introduction and description, see S. 1*. I. No. 55815.

56069 and 56070.

From Buitenzorg. .Java. Seeds presented by L>r. P. .7. S. Cramer. Director
of the General Experiment Station. Received December 18. 1922.

56069. Citrus medica L. Rutace.'P. Citron.
Seeds of a peculiar citron with papayalike fruits from Java.

56070. Gabcinia mangostana L. T'lusiacese. Mangosteen.

These seeds are introduced from .Java in the hope of establishing the
mangosteen in our tropical dependencies.

For previous introductio/i and description, see S. P. I. Xo. 5.5496.

56071. DioscoKEA ^VLATA L. Dioscoreacea\ Greater yam.

From Fort Pierce. Fla. Tubei's presented b\- C. S. Steele. Received De-
cember 28, 1922.

"This yam is a strain selected from the Hawaiian purple-skinned .vam, S. P.
I. No. 467&S. The purple layer, just beneath the outer skin, was very thin
and sharply defined in the selected tuber, and the flesh of the tuber was white
and of good quality when cooked. Yams of the purple-skinned type vary con-
siderably with respect to the thickness of the purple layer and also in quality,
and it is still to be determine<l whether this .selection will remain constant.""
(R. A. Young.)

56072 to 56074. Phaseolus spp. Fabacese.

From Santiago de las Vegas. Cuba. Seeds presented by Dr. Mario Cal-
vino, director, Agricultural Experiment Statioh. Received December 29.
1922. Quoted notes by Doctor Calvino.

56072. Phaseolus caxcakatus Roxb. Rice bean.

" Frijol mamJyi or DinbUto. Seeds of this variety were originally sent
from Oriente, where the plant grows spontaneously in the thickets.
The seeds are small, about the size of a grain of rice, kidney shaped, and
dark red. It is a pole bean of rapid growth and is very productive."

56073. Phaseolus lunatus L. Lima bean.

"This is a good variety of pole Lima which I imported from Truiillo,
Peru."

56074. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Comnion bean.
" Frijol negro. One of the cultivated varieties of Cuba."

• OCTOBKl! 1 TO DECEMBKK 31, l(>-22 35

56075 to 56079.

From Santiago de la»i Vegas. Cuba. Soeds presented by Dr. Mario C'al-
vino, director, Agricultural Exixulnient Station. Ueceived December
30, IU2'2. Quoted notes by Doctor Calvino.

56075 and 56076. I'hakeolus lt-natus Ia F\il)aceie. Lima bean.

•' Tlie lolidwiny Lima beans are cultivated in Cuba."

56075. T>ifrlit-red beans. 56076. T>ark-red bean.s.

56077 to 56079. Vigna spp. Faliaceie.

56077. Vi(,N.\ (vi.i.\»KHA (Slickui.t Skeels. Catjang.

" Frijol precioso. '

56078 aiHl 56079. \i<^;\v sKSQriPKi>Ai is (I., i Fruwirth.

Yard-Long bean.

56078. " Habichiielo china negra."

56079. " Ilabichuela china variegata."

66080 to 56117.

From Yunnan. China. Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received De-
cember 6, 1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

56080 to 56083. Castanea spp. Fagacea*. Chestnut.

56080. Castanea sp.

"(No. 6(582. September 29. 1922.1 A tree 60 to 100 feet tall.
with trunk 4 to 5 feet in diameter, and hard, tough dark-brown
wood, found at an altitude <tf 8,200 feet, and very common, four
and a half days' .journey west of Talifu, beyond a village calle<l
Paitoupu and 40 li (12 miles) from Yungping, where it forms dense
forests. The leaAes are large, broadly ovate, coarsely serrate, glossy
above and silvery beneath. The burs are borne in spikes, with
thick, green, short spines in spiral ridges, similar to those of Ca>t-
tcnwa nrniutd. The nuts are very small, sometli ng like those of the
chinquapin, and very sweet and palatable. The natives cut the
tree for firewood a foot above tiie ground ; it ratoons very freely,
sending forth shoots from the old stump. I have not seen any evi-
dence of disease in any of the trees of this species, although I have
examined many trees. The timber is excellent, being used for
building purposes."

P^'or an illustration of the trunk of this chestnut, see Plate IV.

56081. Castanea sp.

"(No. 6683. September 30, 1922.) A tree 50 to 60 feet high,
with a straight trunk 1 to 2* feet in diameter and ascendinjr
branches, found in yellow clay loam in forests 20 li (6 miles) from
Paitoupu, four and a half days' journey west of Talifu, at an alti-
tude of 8,200 feet. The dark-green leathery leaves are very liand-
some. and the numerous burs, larger than tho.se of the foUnwing
[S. P. I. No. .'^6082]. are borne in lateral spikes. The nuts are very
sweet and delicious. These trees are perfectly healthy. Trees of
this species are also found on the western slopes of the Tsangshan
Range, but their fruits are all attacked by worms."

56082. Castanea sp.

"(No. 66S3a. September 30. 1922.) A tree of the same size as
the preceding [S. P. I. No. .56081] and with leaves similar but a
paler green, found in the mountains 20 li (6 iniles) from Paitoupu
near a hamlet called Shiaoshui. T'le burs are smaller, with the
spines arranged differently, and shorter and sharper. Tlie nuts
are the same size."

36 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED

56080 to 56117— Continued.

56088. Castanea sp.

"(No. 6686. September 28, 1922.) This is the same us No. 66S2
[S. P. I. No. 50080], but was collected near Taipiugpu, three day.s'
journey west of Talifu. The seeds were gathered from young shoots,
for the trees had all been cut down."'

56084. Cat.^xpa duclouxh Dode. BignoniaceiB.

•MNO.S. 3«»7, 3217.) A tree 80 feet tall, with a straight trunk 3 to 4
feet in diameter, found in the Likiang Plain at an altitude of H.sfH) feet :
in large groves also south of Talifu on the Menghau Ting Plain. The
pinkish lilac flowers are borne in large full panicles and make the tree
very ornamental. It is a very valuable timber tree, and the wood is not
attacked by insects. Seeds of this tree are exitorted froni Tengyueh to
other parts of Yunnan. Tengyueh being the center of distributi(»n. The
Chinese name is Chun nin shu."

For jtrevious introduction, see S. P. I. No. ■')'>',>'.>'[.

56085. CoENUS CAPiTATA Wall. Comacese. Benthani's cornel.

•'(No. 6684. September 29. 1922.) A tree 30 feet or' rnoi-e in' li'eigllt
with a triink a foot or more in diameter, or at times »iidy shrubby, found
beyond Paitoupu. two days" journey west of Yangpi, at an altitude of
8,000 feet. The fruits, larger than a large strawberry and of the same
shape and color, have sweet yellow flesh and arc iiincii relished; they
are often sold in the markets."

56086. CoRYLrs sp. Betulaceie. Filbert.

"(No. 663;". September 24. 1922.) A shruli 6 to 10 feet bigh. with
large hairy leaves, found among mica bowlders at the foot of the steep
hills rising behind Kinngintui. a village not far from Yangpi. at an alti-
tudt" i>f r).(i(H» feet. Ar tliis time of the year the wi'atber her^' is hot.
The fruits, of fairly large size, are sweet and of a rtav<»r like that of
liazelnuts. This shrub is worthy of cultivation for tlie nuts.""

56087. < "uATAFXiUS PiNNATiFiDA Bunge. Malacea". Hawthorn.

•MNo. 668.'i. September 27, 1922.) A tree ."in to .T) f<-et high, with
straight ascending brandies, fomid wild betrwen Yang])! and Taipiugpu.
four days' jotimey west of Talifu. The large-seeded yellowish red
fruits, the size of crab apples and ridged, are borne in large clusters at
the ends of the branches: they are candied by ilie tuitives,'"

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 55988.

56088 to 56090, Diospyros spp. Diospyraceje Persimmon.

56088. DiosPYKOS Lorus L.

■■^No. 6693. September 2."'>, 1922.1 A wihi persimmon found near
watercour.ses on the hills back of Kinngintui, 20 U (6 miles) east
of Yangi>i, at an altitude of 6,000 feet. The fruits are the size of
a large green olive."

56089. Diospyros lotus L.

••(No. 6705. October, 1922.) A sitreading tree 50 feet high with
a drooping crown, found wild on the Salwin water.slied, western slope
of the Salwin Valley above Homushu, at an altitude of 7,000 feet.
The tree was loaded with the small yellowish green persimmons,
less than an inch in diameter."'

56090. Diospyros sp.

"(October 3. 1922.) A tree 35 feet high with a large si.rea<ling
crown, which grows half wild on the hillsides near Shaynng. two
days" journey east of Yungchang. The edible persimmons, tlie size of
a tennis ball, are orange-yellow and are very sweet and delicious."

56091. JrcLANs regia L. .Juglandaceie. "Walnut.

•'(No. 6694. September 27. 1922.) A very hirge tree with a huge
crown, which is very numerous on the hills and slopes near Taipingi>u.

OCTOBKK 1 TO HECEMBER .'{V, H>22 37

56080 to 56117— Continued.

at an iiltitude of about 8.30(t feet. The imts are very tlnck slielled
and ditlicult to break and are gathered by the natives for the sake of
the oil. Tliere are several varieties whirh vary in the shape of the
nuts, sonio beinj; obloiii;-, some ovoid, and some glolmlar: all are thi<-k
shelled."

56092 to 56099. Mat-tts spp. Malaoea'. Apple.

56092. Mali s sp.

••(N<». H(5S7. September 2S. 1J»22.) A large tree with a large
crown of ascending branciies, found beyond Taiiiingpu. three days*
journey west of Talifu. at an altitude of S.'JOO. IVet. Tb«" yellowish
green fruits are 2 inches in diameter, fragrant but sour."

56093. Mm.us sp.

"(No. 6G88. September liT. 1922.) A wild apple tree from the
Yangpi Mountains, two days' Journey from Talifu. whcic it grows
at an altitude of 7,800 feet. The fruits jirc brigiit red and yellow,
with rather numerous seefls.'"

56094. :Malus sp.

"(No. onOO. September 27. 1922.) A trj'e P,0 feet In heigiit with
a trunk 2 to 2A feet in diameter and straight a.sccnding l)rMnciics.
found wild in i-ed clayey soil all over the I'anges between V:ingpi
and Taijiiugjm. at an altitude of 8,000 feet. The olilong leaves are
dark green above and pale beneath; the very numerous fruits, the
size of small api»les. are yellowish with a bright reddish tinge, with
firm, very fragrant but sour tlesh. The tree is exceedingly hardy
and free from disease and occurs here where nothing else will irrow
ex'-ept th<> hardy Yunnan pine (Pinux sinoi.sis)."

56095. IVlALrs sp.

"(Xo. 6691. September. 1922.) A peculiar tree with long spread-
ing, drooping branches like a willow, found only along watercourses
between Yangpi and Taipingpu, at an altitude of H.'AUO feet. Tlie
tree was loaded with small oblong fruits less than an inch long
and half an incli in diameter, with dull carmine-red skin and very
.iuicy sour flesh. I did not .see this .species elsewhere."

56096. Maxus s)j.

"(No. 6696. September .SO, 1922.) A fine hardy free lo to 20
feet high, which grows Mild with CaHtanea s}).. in the hills between
Huanglienpn an.i Chutung. The yellowish red fruits are 2 inches
in diameter."

56097. Malxjs sp.

"(No. 6(i9(). Septemiier. 1922.) Seeds of the preceding [S. P. 1.
No. .%09»n collected be.vond Shiashuichi. The Uowers are red."

56098. Malus sp.

"(No. 6698. October 4, 1922.) A tree 20 feet tall which grows
Avild in the mountains be.vond Pingpo, on top of the western ridge
of the Mekong Valley, at an altitude of 8,000 feet. The tree was
loaded with thon.siinds of dark-crimson, oblnng, mealy fruits the size
of wild ('berries: in fact, the tree could be mistaken at a short dis-
tance foi- a cherry tree. If is a ])rolific bearer and grows in clay
loam mixed with slate."

56099. Malus sp.

"(No. 6713. October. 1922.) A wild apple tree 20 to 80 feet high,
sent to me through the kindness of Rev. Mr. Fullerton, of the Szem^m
Mission ; it grows in the mountains near Szemao at an altitude of
5,000 feet or more. The globose fruits are little more than an inch
in diameter and are called toi."

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOBTED

56080 to 56117— Continued.

56100. (Undetermined.)

"(No. 66S9. September 27. 19-*2.) A tree 30 feet in hei,:ilit. fouiid in
the forests 20 li (fi miles) from Paitoupu, on steep liillsides with Gas-
tanea spp.. at an altitude of 8,100 feet. It is exceedingly ornamental,
with its shining dark-green leaves and great mas.ses of jtapery crimson
berries ; it excels holly in every respect as a decr>rative plant."

56101 to 56111. Pybus spp. Malaeefe. Pear.

56101. Pyrus sp.

"(No. 0B;]6. September 24, 1922.) A wild pear tree If. feet high,
which grows in well-drained soil among huge bowldei-s on the steep
hillsides back of the temple of Fu Kwe Ssu. back of the village of
Klnngintiii. 20 H ((5 miles) from Yangpi. The fruits, larger than
any of the ordinary wild pears collectecl (except No. 6553 [S. P. I.
No. .56003]). are more pear shaped, with yellowish l)rown skins and
very juicy subacid flesh. This species is very hardy and perfectly free
from disease. Tlie region where it grows has a hot. dry spring, a
rainy summer, a hot, humid autumn, and a cold winter season of
two months."

56102. Pykus sp.

•• (No. 6703. October, 1922. » A wild i>ear tree •1T^ feet iiigli which
grows near Ti'.Iish.-io iit an altitude of <S.(>00 feet. Tlie very numerous
fruits, the size of cral) apples, haw ye-llowish lirowii skin, ydbiw
llesli, and large seeds."

56103. Pyrvs sp.

" (No. 67(!4. October, 1922.) A wild jjear tree :'.0 feet liigh fouud
growing with the preceding [S. P. I. No. .501021 near Talishao. The-
tree was loaded with the globular russet-brown fruits, an incii in
diameter, with very juicy, sour flesh."

56104. Pyrus sp.

" (No. 6711. September. Iir22.) .\ tree 20 to 25 feet higii. with
spreading whiplike branches, found wild in the mountains between
Uochiang and Pingpo, above the Hsijikuan River. The tree was
loaded with small oval russet fruits, half an incli in dinmeter, with
sour yellow flesh."

56105 to 56110. Seeds of <lomesticate<l varieties.

56105. Pyrus sp. 56108. Pyius sp.

"(Yungchang, Octo- "(October 5, 1922. »"

jei .>. J J — ) 56109. Pyrus sp.

56106. Pyrus sp. "(Yangpi. September
"(Yungchang, Oeto- 26. 1922.)"

'''' '^' l^-'^-)" 56110. PYKUS sp.

56107. Pyrus sp. ••(Yungchang. (Klol,er
"(October 16, 1922.)" 5. 1'.rj'2. l"
56111. Pyrus sp.

"(October, 1922.) A tree 30 feet high, with a.scendiug whiplik<^
l)ranches, found wild in the valley between Shiashuichi ;ind riui-
tung, at an altittide of 6,500 feet. The tree was loaded with the
small, ovoid. I'usset-yollow. very juicy fruits and was very
ornamental."
56112. QuERcus sp. Fagace*. Oak.

"(No. 6712. September. 1922.) ,V shrubby oak 10 feet high, which
forms dense bushes on the hills beyond Hsiakuan. one day's trip west
of Talifu, at an altitude of 6.800 feet. The tree is a heavy bearer, but
the acorns are not palatable."

I

OCTOBKH I TO DKCEMIiKK 'M, 11>22 39

56080 to 56117— Continued.

56113. IlosA KoxBUKCiiiu Tr»itt. Uosiicca'. Rose.

"(No. G5S8. September 23. 1922.) A low sli)ul)b.v rose 2 to 4 feet
high, distributed from Talifu to the llsiakuan I'laiii, at an altitude of
6,800 feet. It is a very attractive rose, with its large, handsome bright-
red buds and large, bright niageuta-red flowers. The compressed tig-
shaped fruits are an inch in diameter."

56114. RuBUS sp. Rosaceip. ,

"(No. 070(5. Octolier. 1022.) .\ spineless .shrub 8 feet higli. witli
a.scending bran<lies, found at an altitude of S.O(M) fret ou the top of
the range separating the Salwin and Shweli wat<'rsh('ds. The loaves,
)>almately divided into tlire<' to five separate leaflets, are ))rominently
ribbed and silvery beneath, and tiie solitary small fruits are yellowisli
red and watery. The shrub is very ornamental."

56115. TiiE.v sp. Theacea\

"(No. ()6i>7. October 2, 1022.1 A tree 40 to 50 feet tall, with a trunk
over a foot iu diameter, found growing in the temple grounds of Yung^
Kwe Ssu, between Ynngping and Shayang. at an altitude of .8,000 feet.
The flower.s are said to be white and 4 inches across and the fruits as
large as a man's fist."

56116. Viburnum sp. Capnfoliacea'.

"(No. 6699. October 4. 1922.) A beautiful shrub 5 to 8 feet in height,
of spreading habit, fouiul on the ridges beyond the valley of the
Mekong, between Pingpo and Pangchiao, at an altitude of S.OOO feet,
in a forest composed of PinuH orminidi and Tliea sp. The shrub was
covered with clusters of small ci-imson berries which were almost
transparent. They are somewhat acid and may be used for making
jellies."

56117. I>iCHOTOM.\NTHES TRisT.\.\i AE( AlU'.v Kurz. A mygdahuete.

"(No. 6702. October, 1922.1 A spreading shrub 15 feet high, found
west of Hoachiao at an altitude of 7.00<J feet. It is very ornameural.
Avith large clusters of berries which are red with a yellowish tinge."

56118 to 56127.

From Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by .7. F. Rock. Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of Agriculture. Received December 12.
1922. Quoted notes by :Mr. Rock.

56118. Castanea sp. Fagacese. Chestnut.

"(Kancha. October 15, 1922.) A wild chestnut occurring in the moun-
tains one day's trip north of Tengyueh."

56119. Castanea sp. Fagacejp. Chestnut.

'•(No. 6683. September. 1922.) Collected at Paitonpu, about 200 feet
lower down than the seeds sent previously under the same number [S.
P. I. No. .■')6081], which see for description."

56120. Gaultheria sp. Erica cefe.

"(No. 6709. October 9. 1922.) A highly ornamentiil shrub. 1(» to 15
feet tall, with long whii)like drooping bratiches reaching to the groiuid.
found on the summit of the Salwin Divide at an altitude of X.OOO feet.
The leaves are leathery and dark green, and the large white flowers are
borne in great masses all along the hranche.s. The fruits are dark
purplish black."

56121. Prunus sp. Amygdalacese. Plum.

"(No. 6700. October. 1922.) A tree 20 feet in height, with a spread-
ing crown, which grows wild along brooks in the mountains between
Shiaoshnichi and < 'hutung. at an altitude of 6,000 feet. The small glo-
bose, yellow, clingstone plums are little more than an inch in diameter,.
' with firm, rather sour tlesh."

40 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED

56118 to 56127— Continued.

56122 to 56125. PYsrs spp. r^Iulacefe. Pear.

56122. Pyrus sp.

"(No. 6701. October, 1922. ) A tree 25 feet high, found in clay soil
on the mountains between Hoachiao and the temple of Yung Kwe Ssu.
Shayang village, at an altitude of 6,000 to 7,000 feet. The fruits of
this tree are lai'ger than those previously found nortli of Talifu.
The natives use this tree as a stock plant."

56123. Pyrus sp.

"(No. 6708. September. 1!»22. ) A very hardy tree 2.") to 30 feet
high, growing in hard clay soil in the mountains near Yaugpi at an
altitude of 7,000 feet. The iiisset-yellow fruits are the size of small
marltles.'"

56124. PYRU.S sp.
"(Kiangpienkai. October, 1922. )'"
Seeds of a domesticated variety.

56125. Pybus sp.

"(October. 1922.1 A wild pear tree 25 feet in height, closely
related to the other wild pears of this region, found beyond Yangpi
at an altitude of S.OOO feet. The russet fruits are about half an inch
in diameter."

-56126. Rosa sp. Ilosacere. Rose.

"(No. 6692. September 27, 1922.) A large rambling or climbing shrub
with long stout branches, which grows in the pine forest back of Yangi>i.
two days' journey west of Talifu, at an altitude of 6,000 feet. The
flowers are said to be large and wliitish cream colored and the fruits
deep red to orange."

56127. ZiziPHus sp. Rhamnacea'.

"(No. 669."). Septenir»er 27. 1922.) A very hardy tree 20 feet high,
with a large, .spreading crown, found growing wild in yellow clay soil
on the Jiills back <if Yangjn, in company with Fiuvs sineiuii-s. at an alti-
tude of 6,500 feet. The fruits, the size of small olives, are J)orne in large
numbers ; they are green with a slight reddish tinge, inedible, with almost
no flesh, being mostly skin and stone. The seeds are large, angular,
and brown."

56128 to 56141.

From Yunnan, China. Seeds collected by J. F, Rock, Agricultural Explorer
of the United States Department of .\griculture. Received December 19.
1922. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock.

56128 and 56129. (\\st.\xe.\ spp. F:igace;i'. Ch«stnut.

56128. Casta NEA sp.

"(No. 6714. October 21. 1922.) A large tree 70 to 80 feet tall,
found in white sandy micaceous soil on slopes in the mountains 30
li (9 miles) nortli of Manchi. at an altitude of 6,500 feet. The
lanceolate leaves, entire or nearly so, are fawn colored beneatli.
The burs resemble those of Casianea armaia. but are smaller ; the
black, shining nuts are quite small. The trees of this species ap-
peared to be free from all disease."

56129. Castanea sp.

"(No. 6715. October 20. 1922.) A large tree, closely resembling
<Ut^1(tnea anna t a except in foliage, found on tops of ridges before
descending to the Manchi Valley and above Menglien, one and a
half days' .iourney southeast of Tengyueh. The burs and nuts are
as large as those of C. arnutta."

OCTOBER 1 T(^ KECEMBER 31, 1922 41

56128 to 56141— Contimunl.

56130. Castanoi'sis hystkix A. DC

"(No. 6710. Octohor. 10l:2.) ( '(.llrctod in tin- vicinity ..f 'IVng
yueh."

56131. Chaenomeles sp. .Mjibicefe. Chinese quince.

"(November 1, 1J)22.) A wild quince collected on the Puerlifu IMain.
near Puerhfu, luid stmt lo me bv :\Iiss Clara r'eters<»n, a missionary of
Puerhfu."

56132. DiosPYEOs sp. Diospj-racese. Persimmon.

"(No. 2872. Puerhfu. November 1, 1922.) A lar^e tree 00 feet in
height, with a huge spreading crown. According to Miss Clara Petersen,
who sent me the seeds, the iruifs are small and very sweet. 'I'his is al.so
a fine shade tree."

56133. DiospYROS sp. Diospyraceir. Persimmon.

"(No. 6717. October 23, 1922.) A wild persimmon tree 2U to 2."> feet
high, wliich grows in dense forests between Menglieh and Manchi. at
an altitude of 6,000 feet. The very numerous oblong yellow fruits are
the size of crab apples and sweet."

56134. DiosPYEOS sp. Diospyracesp. Persimmon.

"(No. 6719. October, 1922.) A tree 85 feet high, with few uwending
branches, found on the sunmiit ridge on the road from Hsiangta to Llan-
elli, four days' journey southeast of Tengyueb, at an altiiud<* of 7.(i(»u
feet. The oblong, velvety, ricii-yejlnw fruits are largt; for a wild si)ecies,
being 2 inches in diameter, and tlic very sweet tiesli incloses largo seeds."

56135. Malus sp. Malacese. Apple.

"(No. 6721. October 30, 1922.) A much-branched tree 3.") to 10 feet

high, collected in the mountains of the Scliweli Basin near Lunglini;. at
an altitude of 0,700 feet. The foliage grows down to the ground, and the
lanceolate leaves are dark green above and silvery white beneath. The
somewhat ovoid gi'cenish yellow fi-uits are 2-\ inches in diameter, witli
very fragrant but vei"y sour, tii-'in Hesli."

56136. Malus sp. Malaeene. Apple.

"(November 1, 1922.) A small, sour, hard apple found wild in the
mountains a half day's journey from Puerhfu. at an altitude of aliout
6,000 feet. These seeds were sent to n)e by Miss Clara Petersen, mission-
ary, of Puerhfu."

56137 to 56141. Pykus spp. Malacese. Pear.

56137. P^-Eus sp.

"(November 1. 1922.) .V wild pear fioni the mountains near
Puerhfu. where it grows at an altitude of about 6,(M»0 feet. The
fruits are globose, brown, ami sjiofted. and of very sweet tlavor."

56138. Pyrus sp.

"(November 1, 1922.) Collected half a day's journey from Puerhfu,
in the mountains. The fruit is large, several inches in diameter,
juicy, and contains only one or two seeds."

56139 to 56141. " The following wild pears were collecte<l in the
mountains near Puerhfu and .sent by Miss Clara Petersen, No-
vember 1. 1922."

56139. Pyeus sp.

56140. Pyeus sp.

"A small brown juicy pear."

56141. Pyeus sp.

"A small round pear with brown skin and juicy flesh. The
tree is large."

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

56142 to 56144. Pyeus spp. Malacea\ Pear.

From Yunnan. Chiixi. Seeds; inllected by J. F. Rock. Agriciiltnial Ex-
plorer of the United States Department of Agriculture, lleteived De-
cember 27, 1922. Quotfl notes by Mr. Rock.

56142. Pybus sp.

"(No. 6718. Octoiier. 1922.) A wild ]iear tree 2.") to o<l leet in height,
with long drooping and a.scending central branches, found beyond Meng-
lieh, a day and a lialf south of Tengyueh. Tiie leaves are oval, liroadly
heart-shaped, and the globose, yellowish red. .spotted fruits, jin iuch or
less in diameter, are closely related to Fiinm jutKhin ni southern
Yuui.ar.."

56143. Pyeus sp.

"(No. G720. October, 1922.) A wild pear tree .3a feet high, spreading
in h.ibit. with stout trunks and blackish brown bark, found in sandy
soil at the summit ridge leading to ALeiigslii, four days from Tengyueh,
.It an altitude of 7,000 feet. The leaves, bronze colored to red. are
oblong, acuminate at the apex and acute at the base, aixl the verr
numerous spherical, yellowi.sh red. sptotted fruits juv .-in inch in
diameter."

56144. FYurs sp.

"(No. 6721. November 4. 1922. » A sinai! wild pear tree IH to 20
feet high, with rambling branches, found with No. 071N [S. P. I. No.
.56142] on the hills beyon<l Menglieh. .it an altitude of 6,000 feet, growing
in coarse quartz sand. The leaves are small and dark green, and the
fruits, the size of small marbles, are dark yellowish red and sjiofted."

INDEX OF OOMMOiN AiND SCIKNTIKIC .NAMKS

A<;timdia chincnsis, 55840.

Urn rites sp., 55026.

Auiriravthux sp., 55972.

\ ») iigdolus persica, .55S31, 55885. 55836,

ri5S&n-55SS8, 55915-55010. 55927-

55920.
Ainiciliii hrcvipes. .5.5004.
Applo. Soe .][aJvs s])p.
.l;7/f7)/.v lijUKii/ncd. 55077.
Asli. FraHnus mlrvantha. 5.5903.

fidciria utilii<. See GnUlclma utilis.
I'ljiiiilxHi, Dendrorolfunus sikkihiensis,
55815, 560i;8.
rinillostnchun aiirca, 5.507.5.
r.t'aii. coniuiou. Phdxeolus vulgaris,
.5«(t74.
I.iiuH. /'. luj)atii.s. .56073. 56075,

56076.
lice. r. ailcaratux, ,56072.
Vard-Loiig. Yipna sraqvipedaUs,
56078. 56079.
lUrthollctia nohilis. 55914.
Uoldu. Fciiiitus bohlus, 5.5871.
!'.r;izil nut. BerthoUrtia iiohiliM, .5,5014.

brcripcs.

See
5.5030.

A)meslia

'('nllimidni
brcvipcs.
Caxianeu nioUissima,

-latird. 55827.

spp.. 55983. 55984. 56080-56083,
56118, 56119, 56128, 56129.
((i.-<tiniopsi.s hystri~v, 56130.
Castor-bean, Riciiius comthunis, 56027.
Catdlpo duvlouxU. 55931, .56084.
Catjaus'. Vigna cylindriea, 56077.
Chamonirirs si)p., 55085, 56131.
Clierry, Prim us spp., 5.5822. 55823,

5,5! 140.
Cliesimil. See CdStdncd spp.
Chri/sopliJillinn nidf/dlisnwvfano. .56031.
Citron, ('///v/x med'wd. ,560(50.
Citnilliifi vuJgoriii, .55906.
■Citnix drcnniniid. See C. grdndis.

urdiiflis, 5.592.5.

lucdicd. .56060.

iiohUis deliciosa. .55832. 56058.

sij.. 56059.
Clover, red. TrifoVnim pratcnse, 55838.
('oh)ruxid cHriileutu. .5.5986.
Corchorus oUtorius. 5507.3.
Corn, Zea mags, 55976.
Cornel. Benlliam's, C'iniiiK cdpitata,

56085.
f'(>r)uis capitata, 56085.

officinalis, 56024.

sp., 5,59.55.

Corylus spi»., 5.5987, .56086.
Cotoncdster hcbrphi/lld, .5.5873.

])d)inosa. 5.5S06.

spp., .5.5820. ,55821.
CratddiKs piinidtifidd. 5.50,32. ,5,5988,

56087.
Cncumlier. Ciicinni.s ndtiriis, ,5,5828.

5(;()30.
CiH-ttiiiix inrlo. ,5,5922.

sa tiros, ,55828, 56030.
Cucurbit d niosrhdd, 56025.

■)086.
.5.501 2.

Dasheen. Colocdsia (ncidrnitr.
Davidid iiirolucrdfd. ,5,5011.

(■*( volucrdta rilmnritridiui
55913.
Ddvidxovid priiriens. ,56028.
Di'iidrocaldiiuis sil^Icimensis. .5,5815,

56068.
Dicliotomdiitiics tiiftnuiaccarpa, .56117.
Dioscorca alatn. 5()<)71.

pen tdphyttd. 55! >24.

sp.. 55834.
Diospi/ros lotus. 5608S. ,5608!».

spi).. 56000, 56132-56134.

Escallonia philippiand, ,56021.
Eugenia brasilien-sis. S»^ E. dnmbegi.

dombeyi, 55978.

t

Filbert, Corylus sp., 56086.

Fire thorn, Pyracantha spp., 55it!t(;.

55997.
Fragaria chiloensi-s, 56023.
Fra.rinus micrantha, 5,5993.
Fundi. Synthcrisnm exilis, .55974,

(Jarcinia mangostana. 56070.

oblouo i folia . 558!)4.
Gaiclthrrid sp., .56120.
Grape, 1(7/-'? sp., 5.59,53.
Gruniicbania. Euaenia dombeyi. 55978.
Guitielmd utilis, 5.5982. .56020.

H a w t li o r n . Crataegus pinnatifida,

5.5932. 5.5988, 56087.
Hazelnut. Corylus .^p., 5-5987.
HcmerocoUis forrestii, .55933.
Honeysuckle. f,onirerd spp., 55897.

55056.

JitfdrrilU'i grdiidiftord linripcs. 559.34.

.lahoticnba. Miirridrid spp., 5,5070,

,5.5981 .
.Tabotifatuba, Myrci<iri<i sp., 55080.
Jugldns regid, 5.5089, .56091.

43

44

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Leycesteria glaucophijUa, 55907.
Lilium tigrinum, 55935.
Lily, tiger, Lilium tigrinum, 55935.
Loniccra xerocalyx, 55956.

sp., 55897.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 55841.

Mains spp.. 55817, 5.5889, 55990, .56092-

56099, 56135, 56136.
Mangifcra indica, 55839.
Mai>go, Wootten, Mmidifem indica,

55839.
Mangosteeu. Gincinia mangostanc,

56070.
Aleconopsia intcgrifolia, 55957, 55991.
Meliosma cuneifolia, 55936.
Muskmelon, Cucumis wie/o, .5.5922.
Myrciaria spp., 55979-55981.

Oak, (Ju-ercun sp.. .56112.

Olea europaea, 5.5814.

(^live, Arbequina, Olca europaea, 55814.

Orange, iiiumlarin. Citrus nobilis de-

licioxa, .55832, 56058.
Oryza sativa, 56026.
Osbcrkia crinita. .55908.
Osteomeleti schwerinae, 55992.

Paermia delarayi, .5.5898, 55937, .5,5994.

Peony. See Paeouia delurayi.

Pangi. See Paugimti rdulr.

Pnufiium cdulc. .56067.

i'npirrius sj)., .5,5938.

Pea. field. Pixnm (irreiixc. .55874-55877.

garden. Piwm Kofirum, 55878-
.55.SX(I.
I'ejicli. AmjU/daUtx ijcr-sicu, 55831,
55835, 55S36, 55885-55888.
• 5591.5-5.5919. 5.5927-5.5929.

Blanquillo de Ma.vo. 55915.

De Vino. .55916.

Goodman's Choice. 55S31.

Monstruoso amarillo de Vina del
Mar. 55917.

O'Higgins, 55918.

Pavia bianco. 5.5919.
Peanut, AracJiis hypogaca, 5.5977.
F'ear. See Pyrus sjip.
Pejibaye. (luiliclmu utilis, 5.5982,

56020.
Persinunoii. See Dioxpyros spp.
I'cuiiiux bold us, 55871.
I'hnxKdux calcanttus, 56072.

lunatux, .56073, .56075, .56076.

vulgaris, .56074.
Plileum pratensc, 55837, .56029.
I'liylloxtavliya aumi, 55975.
Pierix fonnosa, 5.5909.
Pisuni arrrnxe. 55874-55877.

mtivum, 55878-5.5880.
Plocama pemlula, .5.5920.
Plum. Prunus insina, 55872.

Prunus spp., 55818, 55819. 55824,
5.5901. 55941, 56121.
Polygala arillntn. .5.5939.
Pomegranate, Punica gran at urn, .5.5923.
Posoqncria hiti folia, .55921.

Primrose. See Primula spp.
Primula bullcyaua, .5.599.5.
chryxopu, 56019.
siuopurpuren, .55899.
vinciftora, .5.5900.
Prunus pcr^ica. See Amygdalus per-
mca.
ursina. .55872.

.spp., 55818. 55819. .55822-55824.
5.5901. 55940, 55941, .56121.
Pumraelo, Citrux grandis, 55925.
Punica granatum, .5.5923.
Pyravautha spp., 5.5996, 55997.
Pyrus tallcrynua diniorphophylla.
55965.
ussuri^'uxis, 5596&-55970.

h< I II doe u sis, 55971.
spp., 55998-56016, 56101-56111.
561 22-561 25. 56137-56144.

Qucrcus sp., 56112.

Quince, Chinese, Clmenomeles spp..
5598.5, 561 3L

Raspberry, Hub us -<])]).. 5.5891 -.55893.

55903.
Ribes glariah, 5.5902.

lienryi. 560»;0.

la u rifolin m . .56061.

lougeravemoxum , 56U62.

maximoiricz ii. .5t>(M)3.

sp.. .5.5890.
liice. Ory~a satiru. .56026.
Ricinus commutiis, 56027.
Rosa rorburyhii, .56113.

sj.p., 5.5905. 55942-5.5946, .5.5958-
.5.5;t():5. .5()017, 56126.
Rose. See Rtmi spp.
Rubus biflorux, 5.582.5.

framinifoli u x, 5.5833.

spp., 55826, 55891-55893, 55903.
5.5904. 56114.
Rye. Hecale cereale. .55881.

Sacoharum officiuurmn, 55829. 55830.

56064-5606(;.
Scarlet ])lume, Warstewiczia coccinca.

56022.
Seilla sp.. 55947.
Secalc cereale, 55881.
Squash, Cucurbita moschata, 56025.
Stenocalyx brasiliensis. See Eugenia

dam beyi.
Strawberry, Chilean, Frayaria chiloeu-

sis, 56023.
Styrax laufikongensis, 56018.
Sugar cane. See Saccharum, offieina-

rum.
Symplocos glomerata, 55910.
Syntherisma exilic, .55974.

Thea sp., 56115.

Timothy, Phleum pratense, 55837.

56029.
Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum,

55841.
Trifolium pratense, 55838.

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Triticum aestivim, 55842-55870, 55882-
55884, 56032-56057.
vvlgare. See 3'. aestivum.

ITntleternained, 55954, 56100.
I'varia ca)la/mixtrata, 55895.

Vaici'tiium del a van i, 5594S.

sp. 55949.
Viburnirm spp.. 55950-55952, 56116.
^'iona cylivdrica, 56077

sesquipcdalis. 5607S. 56079.
Vitis sp., 55953.
Voandzeia subtcrranea, 55816.

Waluut, Juplana rci/ia, 55989, 56091.
Warszetviczia coccinea, 56022.
Watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris, 55906.
Wheat, common. Triticum aestivum:

Aussie, 55842.

Baldknob, 55843.

Boureong, 55869.

Bunge, 55870.

Canben'a, 55856.

Carrabin, 55861.

Cuballing, 55862.

Dindiloa, 55863.

Early Bird, 55844.

Forelock, 55845.

Gallipoli, 55857.

Gerralying, 55864.

Gresley, 55858.

Ghurka, 55846.

Wheat, common, Triticum aesticutn —
Continued.
Impriived Stcinwedel. .").")S59.
Merredin, .laSt m.
Miiuster. n.lSlJO.
Nahnwa. ."iSfUl
Xan^icenan, ."),"i8(>7.
NaiTogin. ."»S(>,S.
Uivorina, ."),"),S47.

Selection 13 (CI) from Hard Fed-
eration. 55848.
19 (CI) from Hard Fe<h»ra-

tion, 55849.
69 (A6) from Hard Federa-
tion, 55850.
Stamina, 5.5851.
Tulun, ,56032-.560.57.
Vavilov's No. 96, 55882.
No. 648, 55883.
No. 1569, 55884.
Wagga No. 49, 558.52.

No. 54, 55853.
Wandilla, 55854.
Waratali, 55855.

5fam, Dioscorea sp., 55834.

Dioscorea pcntaphylla, 55924.

greater, Dioscore^i alata, 56U71.
Yang-tao, Artimdin chineusis, 55840.

Zea mays, 55976.
Ziziphus sp., 56127.

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