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BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

- The work of tha Bureau of Plant Industry, anes was organized tee 1. 1901, is
classified under the general subjects of Pathological Investigations, Physiological
Investigations, Taxonomic Investigations, Agronomic Investigations, Horticultural
Investigations, and Seed and Plant Introduction Investigations, All the scientific
and technical publications of the Bureau are issued ina ‘single series of bulletins, ai
list of which follows. okey

Attention is directed to the fact that the publications in this series are not ‘for aah a Bt
eral distribution. The Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,
Washington, D. C., is authorized by law to sell them at cost, and to him all applica- —
tions for these bulletins should be made, accompanied by a ‘postal money order for
the required amount or by cash.

No. Relation of Lime and Magnesia to Plant Growth. 1901. Price, 10 cele
. Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia. 1901. Price, 20 cents,
. Macaroni Wheats. 1901. Price, 20 cents.
. Range Improvement in Arizona. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
Seeds and Plants Imported. Inventory.No. 9. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
A List of American Varieties of Peppers. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
The Algerian Durum Wheats., 1902. Price, 15 cents. avs
. A Collection of Fungi Prepared for Distribution. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
. The North American Species of Spartina. 1902.- Price, 10 cents.
. Records of Seed Distribution, ete. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
11. Johnson Grass. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
12, Stock Ranges of Northwestern California. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
13. Range Improvement in Central Texas. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
14. Decay of Timber and Methods of Preventing It. 1902. Price, 55 cents. —
15. Forage Conditions on Border of Great Basin. 1902. Price, 15 cents.”
16, Germination of Spores of Agaricus Campestris, etc. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
17. Some Diseases of the Cowpea. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
18. Observations on the Mosaic Disease of Tobacco. 1902. Price, 15 gents.
19. Kentucky Bluegrass Seed. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
20. Manufacture of Semolina and Macaroni. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
21. List of American Varieties of Vegetables. 19038. Price, 35 cents.
22. Injurious Effects of Premature Pollination. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
23. Berseem. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
24. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents. ier 7 |
25. Miscellaneous Papers: J. The Seeds of Rescue Grass and Chess. II. Saragolla
Wheat. III. Plant Introduction Notes from South Africa. LV: Congres- |
sional Seed and Plant Distribution Circulars. 1903. Price, 15 conte
26. Spanish Almonds. , 1902. *Price, 15 cents.
27. Agriculture in the West Indies, Spain, ete. 1902... Price, 15 cents,
28. The Mango in Porto Rico. 19038. Price, 15 cents.
29. The Effect of Black Rot on Turnips. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
30. Budding the Pecan. 1902. Price, 10 cents. é
31. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Price, 10 cents
32. A Disease of the White Ash. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
33. North American Species of Leptochloa. 1903. Price, 15 cents. |
34. Silkworm Food Plants. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
35. Recent Foreign Explorations. - 1903. Price, 15 cents.
36. The ‘Bluing”’ of the Western Yellow Pine, etc. 1903. Price, 30 cents.
37. Formation of the Spores in the Sporangia of Rhizopus Nigricans and of Phy-
comyces Nitens. 1903. Price) 15 cents.
38. Forage Conditions in Eastern Washington, ete. 1903. Price, 1B: cents.
39. The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903. Price, 10 cénts.
40. Cold Storage, with Reference to Pear and Peach. 1903. Price, 16 cents.
_ 41. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903. , Price, 10 cents.
-42. Three New Plant Introductions from J apan. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
43. Japanese Bamboos. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
44, The Bitter Rot of Apples. 1903. Price, 15 cents. ‘
45. Physiological Role of Mineral Nutrients in Plants. 1903. Price, 5 cents.
46. Propagation of Tropical Fruit Trees, etc. 1903. \ Price, 10 cents.

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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN NO. 97.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

DURING THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER, 1905,
TO DECEMBER, 1905.

INVENTORY No. 11; Nos. 9897 to 16796.

IssueD Marce 15, 1907.

WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
ESOT:

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Pathologist and Physiologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway.

Pathologist and Physiologist, and Assistant Chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods.

Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwin F. Smith, Pathologist in Charge.

Investigations of Diseases of Fruits, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist in Charge.

Plant Breeding Investigations, Herbert J. Webber, Physiologist in Charge.

Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Swingle, Physiologist in Charge.

Soil Bacteriology and Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiologist in Charge.

Bionomie Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist in Charge.

Drug and Poisonous Plant Investigations and Tea-Culture Investigations, Rodney H. True, Physiologist
in Charge.

Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.

Taxonomic Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.

Farm Management Investigations, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.

Grain Investigations, Mark A. Carleton, Cerealist in Charge.

Arlington Experimental Farm, Lee C. Corbett, Horticulturist in Charge.

Sugar-Beet Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.

Western Agricultural Extension, Carl S. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.

Dry Land Agriculture, E. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.

Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.

Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists in Charge.

Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.

Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Forage Crop Investigations, Charles VY. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.

Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.

Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Expert in Charge.

Mississippi Valley Laboratory, St. Louis, Mo., Hermann yon Schrenk, Expert in Charge.

Subtropical Laboratory and Garden, Miami, Fla., Ernst A. Bessey, Pathologist in Charge.

Plant Introduction Gardens, Chico, Cal., Palemon H. Dorsett, Pathologist in Charge.

Cotton Culture Farms, Seaman A. Knapp. Lake Charles, La., Special Agent in Charge.

Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones.

SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION.

SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge of Seed and Plant Introduction.
W. W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent of Testing Gardens.

John E. W. Tracy, Assistant Superintendent of Testing Gardens.

O. W. Barrett, Assistant.

George W. Oliver, Expert.

C. V. Piper, Agrostologist, in Charge of Forage Crop Investigations.

J. M. Westgate, Assistant Agrostologist, in Charge of Alfalfa and Clover Introduction.
W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist.

Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer.

Charles F. Wheeler, Expert.

A. B. Connor, Special Agent.

Nickolas Schmitz, Special Agent.

John H. Tull, Special Agent, in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.

Harold T. Nielsen, Scientific Assistant in Agronomy.

Walter Fischer, Scientific Assistant.

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ERTPER OF TRANSMIIEAL.

U. S. DeparTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
Bureau or Puant INpustry,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., August 1, 1906.

Str: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 97 of the series of this Bureau the accom-
panying manuscript entitled ‘Seeds and Plants Imported during the
Period from December, 1903, to December, 1905.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Botanist in Charge
of Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution with a view to
publication.

Respectfully, B. T. Gatitoway,
Chief of Bureau.

Hon. JAMES WILsoN,
Secretary of Agriculture.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM
DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This is the eleventh inventory of seeds and plants that have been
gathered together by this Office, mainly from foreign countries, and
represents two years of work.

It is not published to inform experimenters of plants that are on
hand for distribution, because in the great majority of cases the plants

_and seeds listed have been imported for special problems upon which
the Department is at work and they have been already assigned to
their respective experimenters and are now, many of them, growing
in some part of the country.

These inventories are historical records of the introduction of new
plants, some of which have already started new industries in this
country. In the past historians have as a rule disdained to consider
the advent of a new crop as worthy of careful record, notwithstanding
the fact that its arrival might exert a remarkable influence upon the

development of the country. It is believed that the publication by
the Government of such a record will avoid in the future for these
new industries the uncertainty which now exists as to the time of
arrival in America of some of our most important plant cultures,
which were probably first introduced by the Department of Agri-
culture. To the large number of agricultural experiment station
workers and others who are experimenting with the various introduc-
tions, these inventories will be almost indispensable.

As remarked in previous inventories no attempt is made to reform
the nomenclature of the plants imported, for in many cases the iden-
tification of imported seeds and plants is impossible until several years
after their introduction. They must first be grown and studied by
specialists in the various plant groups, who are sure sooner or later to
include them in their monographs, in which places, and not in such an
inventory, botanists are accustomed to search for the most recent
nomenclature. .

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6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

This inventory represents not merely the names of and remarks
regarding new plant introductions, but embodies often the notes made
at the time of collection by agricultural explorers who have been kept
at very considerable expense in the field. In the present case it
includes in part the collections made by Prof. H. L. Bolley, of North
Dakota, who was sent thru the flax-growing region of Europe in
search of the best varieties of flax, especially to find one that was
more resistant to the flax rust than those we already have. It covers
a portion of the seeds and plants collected by Mr. Ernst A. Bessey
during his travels thru a part of the.Caucasus, the Crimea, and into
Russian Turkestan. It includes a list of valuable new seeds which
Hon. Robert P. Skinner very kindly secured in Abyssinia for the
Department when sent as commissioner to King Menelik in 1904.
The valuable collection of 100 European potato varieties, made by
Prof. L. R. Jones, of the University of Vermont, is also included.
This inventory includes also the results of Mr. Thomas H. Kearney’s
explorations in southern Tunis, where he was sent by the Office of
Seed and Plant Introduction Investigations to study the date varieties
of the Tunisian oases. The collection of date offshoots which Mr.
Kearney secured is unique in that it was made after a careful exam-
ination of the palms while in full bearing. This is the first time that
an agricultural explorer has been given the opportunity to spend the
fruiting season in foreign date gardens, and Mr. Kearney’s descrip-
tions of the varieties collected in Tunis are from actual observation and
not from hearsay. Dry land olives, pomegranates, pistaches, spineless
opuntias, and drought-resistant fodder crops were also given attention
by Mr. Kearney while in this interesting desert region. The collec-
tions made by Mr. P. H. Rolfs during his explorations of the vanilla-
growing regions of Mexico are chronicled in this inventory, and the
vanilla cuttings secured at that time are contributing their share
toward the solution of the problem of vanilla culture in Florida.

A. J. PIETERS,

Botanist in Charge.
OFFICE OF SEED AND PLANT

INTRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION,
Washington, D. C., August 1, 1906.

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EA EN LORY.

9897 to 10260.
From Russia. Received thru Prof. H. L. Bolley, November 24, 1903.

_A miscellaneous assortment of seeds collected by Proiessor Bolley during the season
of 1903, as follows:

9897 to 10167. Lint tsiTaTissimum. Flax.
10168 to 10182. SEcALE CEREALE. Rye.
101838 to 10198. AveENa saTIvVa. Oat.
10194 to 10218. Triticum VULGARE. Wheat.
10219 to 10222. HorpEuM VULGARE. Barley.
10223 to 10225. HELIANTHUS ANNUUs. Sunflower.
10226. Bromts INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass.
10227 to 10231. Wild grasses.
10232 to 10235. Meprcaco sarttva. Alfalfa.
10286 and 10237. Ervu™ LENs. Lentil.
10238 to 10240. Pisum sativum. Pea.
10241 and 10242. Cannasis SATIva. Hemp.
10243 and 10244. Brassica NAPUS. Rape.
10245 to 10247. Brassica sp. Mustard.
10248. Cucumis MELO. Muskmelen.
10249. CrrRULLUs VULGARIS. Watermelon.
10250. Rrses GROSSULARIA (?). Gooseberry.
10251. GLEDITSCHIA sp. Honey locust.
10252. CoRoNILLA VARIA. Crown vetch.
102538. Lotus coRNICULATUS. Bird’s-foot trefoil.
10254. Triro.icum sp. Wild clover.
10255. WLatTHYRUS SYLVESTRIS. Flat pea.
10256 and 10257. Vicia gp. Wild vetch.
10258. Vicia sp. Wild yellow vetch.
10259. PapavVER sp. . Poppy.
10260. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

19261 to 10263.

From Khojend, Russian Central Asia. Presented by Mr. E. Valneff to Mr.
HE. A. Bessey. Received December 18, 1903.

10261. PyRUs MALUS. Apple.
Seed from wild trees in the mountains.

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10261 to 10263—Continued.
10262. PRUNUS DIVARICATA. Plum.~
Black variety. Seed from wild trees in the mountains.
10263. PRUNUS DIVARICATA. Plum.

Yellow variety. Seed from wild trees in the mountains.

10264. QUERCUS SUBER. Cork oak.
From Mustapha, Algeria. Received thru Dr. L. Trabut, December 18, 1903.

10265 and 10266. PIsTaciIA MUTICA. Turpentine tree.
From Smyrna, Turkey in Asia. Received thru Mr. B. J. Agadjanian, December
15, 1903.
10265. Very dark brown. 10266. Very bright green.
10267. PISTACIA ATLANTICA. x Bitoom.

From Duperre, Algeria. Received thru Mr. Franck Joly, December, 18, 1903.

10268. PISTACIA TEREBINTHUS. Terebinth.

From Marseille, France. Received thru Mr. Claude Montel, nurseryman, by
Mr. W. T. Swingle, August, 1903.
10269. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Mustapha, Algeria. Received thru Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist,
by Mr. T. H. Kearney, December 18, 1903.
10270 to 10274.

From Abo, Finland. Presented by Mr. Alarik Rosenberg, seedsman. Received
September 25, 1903.

, Seed from crop of 1903, grown on Hovirinha farm in St. Kerins county, state of
Abo and Bjorneborg, Finland.

10270. HorpdEUM VULGARE. Barley.
10271. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
10272. TrRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
10273. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
10274. Pisum sATIVUM. eres:

10275 to 10283.

From Stockholm, Sweden. Secured by Mr. J. E. W. Tracy, thru the American
consul at Stockholm, from the Governor of Lulea, Sweden. Received Septem-
ber 25, 1903.

| 10275. HorpDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

| 10276. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

| 10277. TrRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

| 10278. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
White.

| 10279. -AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Black.

10280. SCALE CEREALE. Rye.

10281. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp.

10282. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

-10288. Victra cRACCA.

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10284. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Beaukiss, Tex. Received thru Mr. John B. Lesheen, December 11, 1903.
Grown in 1903 from S. P. I. No. 6430.

10285 to 10288.

From Paris, France. Received thru Mr. W. T. Swingle from the Jardin des
Plantes, December 21, 1903.

Cuttings of four species of pistache, as follows:
10285. PIsTAciA CHINENSIS.

10286. PISTACIA TEREBINTHUS. Terebinth.

10287. PISTACIA MUTICA. Turpentine tree.

10288. PISTACIA ATLANTICA. Bitoom.
10289 to 10308. VITIS VINIFERA. Grape.

From Erivan, Caucasus, Russia. Received thru Mr. E. A. Bessey, December

21, 1903.

10289. Black Yezandari. 10299. Kyechmamasi.

10290. Auseini. 10800. Shirazu.

10291. White Saabi. 10301. Yellow Yezandari.

10292. Mskhali. 10302. Goi-chezandaei.

10293. White Rishmish. 10808. Sem-raz’-daet (seven-

10294. Khalili (probably Yellow Hole)

Khahh). 10304. Urza.

10295. Shirshira. 10305. Sadbi (rose-colored).

10296. Kulami. 10806. Khatchabas.

10297. Ambari. 103807. Ak wuzyum (white grape).

10298. Gulyabdi. 10308. Red Kishmish.

10309 and 10310.

- From Tanegashima, Japan. Presented by Mr. R. Chester to Mr. R. B. Handy.
Received December 12, 1903.

Native Japanese seeds as follows:
10309. ‘¢« Raishi.”’

A kind of gourd. ‘‘Sow when other squashes are sown, covering the seed lightly
with straw. Train on sticks.” :

10310. CuvucuRBiIra sp. ‘* Kabouche.”’
A kind of gourd. Culture same as No. 10309.

LO3SL11 to 10314.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received thru Mr. J. G. Smith, Special Agent in
Charge of the Hawaii Experiment Station, December 26, 1903.

Specimens of native yams, as follows:

103811. DioscorEa pivaRicaTa (?). ‘¢ Foi.”
Tubers 4 inches in diameter.

10312. DioscoREA DIVARICATA (?). ‘*Hoi.”’
Axillary tubers.

10313. Tacca PINNATIFIDA. COED?

Tuber 5 inches in diameter.

10814. Smibax SANDWICENSIS. Se Uni?”
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10315. LiInuM USITATISSIMUM. Flax.

From Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1903. Received
December 21, 1903.

(Ramm, No. 2760.) Sample of Dalgonetz flax, crop of 1902, from Kharkof goy-
ernment.
10316. LINUM USITATISSIMUM. Flax.

From Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1903. Received
December 21, 1903.

Diriny Gorky flax (Sakowickz No. 1). (See No. 9989. )

10317. LINUM USITATISSIMUM. Flax.

From Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1903. Received
December 21, 1903.

Diriny Gorky (Sakowickz No. 2). Seed said to be the same pedigree as ‘‘ No. 1,”’
S. P. 1. No. 10316.
10318. ‘TRiITIcUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Kharkof, Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1903.
Received December 21, 1903.
10319. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
_ From Kharkof, Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1903.
Received December 21, 1903.
10320. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
From Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1908. Received
December 21, 1903.
10321. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Russia. Collected by Prof. H. L. Bolley in the season of 1908. Received
December 21, 1903.

10322. PISTACIA TEREBINTHUS. Terebinth.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., December 30,
1903.
10323. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.
From Catania, Sicily. Received thru Mr. Robert W. Heingartner, December 30,
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10324. SoLaNUM COMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.

From Marseille, France. Received thru Dr. E. Heckel, January 2, 1904.

‘“Tubers of the so-called ‘aquatic potato’ of Uruguay. This species from Uru-
guay is being experimented with by Doctor Heckel, of Marseille, who is breeding it
with the ordinary potato and finds that it gives successive crops on the same soil
without the necessity of replanting. It also gives abundant foliage, which he thinks
may be used for green forage. He further points out that the bitter flavor of the skin
will protect the potato against the depredations of subterranean enemies. Its keep-
ing qualities during the winter are good. Very little rot appears, and rats are not
fond of it. The special point, however, to be emphasized in connection with this
new species is that the diseases of the potato do not attack it. One difficulty in its
culture consists in the necessity of working over carefully the soil to an unusual
depth, because the tubers are deeply buried in the soil. It flowers abundantly,
beginning in June and ending in September, the flowers having a perfume similar to
that of jasmine. Their odor on a hot day is perceptible for several meters. Plant-

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ing takes place in southern France by means of whole or cut tubers in April and the
harvest is in October. Doctor Heckel’sexperiments are reported upon in the follow-
ing publications: Sur le Solanum commersoni Dunal, ou pomme de terre aquatique
de l Uruguay, in the Revue Horticole, No. 581, December, 1902, p..200; Contribution
i ?Etude Botanique de quelques Solanum Tubériféres, par M. Edouard Heckel.”
(Fairchild. )

10325. HrpysaARUM CORONARIUM. Sulla.
From Malta. Received thru Dr. G. Borg, December 27, 1903.

“Dried roots of sulla covered with the root tubercles caused by Bacillus radicicola.
These are imported in order to enable Doctor Moore to make cultures of the germ
and ultimately to enable rational experiments to be carried out with this important
forage plant, “especially adapted to the poor soils, rich in lime, in our Southern

States.”’~ ( Mairchild. )
10326. PANAX GINSENG. Ginseng.

From Korea. Received thru the North Pacific Trading Company, 56 Fifth
avenue, Chicago, Ill., January 7, 1904.

Seed guaranteed by the North Pacific Trading Company to be genuine imported
seed.

10327. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Durban, Natal. Received thru Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild from
Mr. Reuben W. Beningtield, January 14, 1904.

Native name Mapela. ‘‘Seed of a variety of sorghum from the east coast of Africa.
This variety is that upon which the natives live, and according to Mr. Claude Fuller,
entomologist of the Natal agricultural department, it has proved more resistant to a
species of aphis which attacks the sorghum in that region than others which were
growing side by side with it. This may prove of value in the sorghum regions of
this country.’’ (Fairchild. )

10328. PISTACIA ATLANTICA. _ Bitoom.

From Orléansville, Algeria. Received thru Yahia ben Kassem, January 14, 1904.
Collected in the Sahara.

10329. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Cairo, Ga. Received thru Mr. J. B. Wight, January 14, 1904.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 6430.

10330. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Agricultural College, N. Dak. Received November 30, 1903.

Swedish Select. Grown by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station from
S. BP. I. No. 9422.

10331 to 10339.

From Khojend, Russian Central Asia. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr.
EK. Valneif. Received January 21, 1904.

10331 to 10334. Vitis vINIFERA. Grape.
Cuttings of the best varieties of grapes grown in Russian Central Asia, as
follows:
10331. Tcharus, or Charas. 10333. Black Kishmish.
10332. White Kishmish. 10334. Maizi.
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10331 to 10339—Continued.

10335 to 10837. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
Cuttings as follows:
10835. Rugani gau (or gow). 10337. Shaftali, white.
10336. Shaftali-inzhir.
10338. AmyGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond.
Cuttings.
103889. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

Nuts from trees growing at a considerable altitude, and should, therefore,
be rather late in blooming.

10340 to 10342. VirTIS VINIFERA. Grape.

From Nikita, near Yalta, Crimea. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr.
Theophil Kalaida, head gardener of the Imperial Gardens at Nikita. Received
January 29, 1904.

Grape cuttings as follows:

103840. Shabash. 3
Most widely cultivated of the native sorts in Crimea, nine-tenths of the

exported Crimean grapes being of this sort (in 1891). A greenish grape, form-

ing medium-sized to large, firm bunches of large roundish berries. Table sort.
(Marked Madame on label attached to cuttings. )

103841. Tehauch.
Greenish, large berries, often almost like plums. Bunches loose. Rather

capricious, being easily affected by rainy or windy weather. Not much
exported. Dessert sort.

103842. Asina.

Blue black, large, elongated berries in large bunches. Table sort. Not so
good as the preceding, but prized for the table because of the contrast between _
its black bunches and the greenish ones of the other sorts.

10343 and 10344. CorYLUS AVELLANA. Filbert.

From Nikita, near Yalta, Crimea. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr.
Theophil Kalaida, head gardener of the Imperial Gardens at Nikita. Received
January 29, 1904.

10348. Badem.
Native near Yalta. Elongated, large nuts.
10344. Trebizond.
Native near Trebizond, Asiatic Turkey. Nuts largeand round; much grown
around Yalta.
10345 to 10348. Pyrus MALUs. Apple.

From Nikita, near Yalta, Crimea. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr. Theo-
phil Kalaida, head gardener of the Imperial Gardens at Nikita. Received
January 29, 1904.

10345. Sabla Sinap.
Distinguished for its beautiful appearance.
10346. Kandil Sinap.

Widely grown in the Crimea. _ Fruit longer than No. 10348. For description
of both, see Revue Horticole, No. 17, 1890, p. 398.

10347. Konstantinopel.
10348. Sari Sinap.

The most widely grown and best of the Crimean apples. Very late keeper.
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10349 to 10351. SoRBUS DOMESTICA. Service tree.

From Nikita, near Yalta, Crimea. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr.
Theophil Kalaida, head gardener of the Imperial Gardens at Nikita. Received
January 29, 1904.

10349. Grossfriichtige.
A sort with pear-shaped fruits, 1; to 14 inches by 1 to 1} inches.
10350. Gewdéhnliche.

A sort with apple-shaped fruits, about 1 inch in diameter. Both this and
No. 10349 ripen rather late.

10351.
Seedlings about 18 inches high.

10352. TRIFOLIUM JOHNSTONI (?). Uganda clover.

From Uganda, East Africa. Received thru Mr. D. G. Fairchild from Mr. R. N.
Lyne, Director of Agriculture, Zanzibar, East Africa, January 30, 1904.

“The identification of this species has not been definitely made, but according to
a letter of December 29 from Mr. Lyne this is the Uganda clover, which may be
of value for breeding experiments in this country. The high plateau of Uganda,
upon which this clover grows, altho in the Tropics, has a comparatively mild cli-
mate. Itis, of course, quite frostless. Mr. Lyne reports nothing further regarding
the usefulness of this species, but remarks that Mr. Ainsworth, who secured the seed
for him, had great difficulty in collecting it.” (Fairchild. )

10353. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Garrettsville, Ohio. Received thru Mr. George J. Streator, February 1,
1904. Grown from S. P. I. No. 3382.

Mr. Streator reports that these beans are far superior to the ordinary white bean,
for the reason that they do not spot so badly in wet weather.

- 10354 to 10363.

From Newton-le- Willows, Lancashire, England. Presented by T. and J. Garton
for testing at the experiment stations. Received February 1, 1904.

10354. AvENA SATIVA. Oat.
Yellow. (No. 1.)

10355. AvENA SATIVA. Oat.
Gray. (No. 2.)

10356. AvENA SATIVA. Oat.
Black. (No. 3.) :

103857. AvENA SATIVA. Oat.
Black. (No. 4.)

10358. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
White. (No. 5.)

_ 10359. AveENa saTIVA. Oat.

White. (No. 6.)

103860. HorDEUM HEXASTICHUM. Six-row barley.
(No. 7.)

10361. HorpEUM HEXASTICHUM. Six-row barley.
(No. 8.)

103862. Horprum pDistICcHUM. Two-row barley.
(No. 9.)

10363. Horprum pisticHUM. Two-row barley.
(No. 10.)

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10364. TrRITICUM DURUM. Wheat.

From Idalia, Colo. Received thru Mr. J. A. Riedesel, February 4, 1904. Grown
from S. P. I. No. 9478.

Kubanka macaroni wheat.

10365. CITRUS LIMETTA. Lime.

From Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr. W. Gollan, superintendent of the
Government Botanical Gardens, at the request of Rev. N. L. Rockey. Received
February 5, 1904, thru Mr. G. N. Collins.

‘‘Fruits at Seharunpur and also at Mussoorie at an altitude of 5,800 feet. A good
lime and the hardiest of the Indian sorts.’’ ( Gollan.)

10366. SCALE CEREALE. Rye.

From San Giovanni a Teduccio (near Naples), Italy. Received thru Dammann
& Co., February 6, 1904.

Abruzzes.
10367. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
From North Water Gap, Pa. Received thru Mr. M. Luther Michael, February
8, 1904.

Winter Ivanof. Grown in 1903 from 8. P. I. No. 1342.

10368 to 10370. PuNicA GRANATUM. Pomegranate.
From Chios, Turkey in Asia. Presented by Mr. N. J. Pantelides. Received
February 9, 1904.

10371. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA. Oleaster.
From Tiflis, Caucasus. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr. A. Rolloff, director
of the Tiflis Botanical Garden. Received February 10, 1904.

Unab-pschat (‘‘date fruit’’), a sort with large fruits.

10372. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA. Oleaster.
From Tiflis, Caucasus. Presented to Mr. E. A. Bessey by Mr. A. Rolloff, director
of the Tiflis Botanical Garden. Received February 10, 1904.

Matna-pschat (‘‘ finger fruit’’), a large-fruited sort.

10373 and 10374. TRIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem.
From Cairo, Egypt. Received thru Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khedivial Agricultural Society, February 10, 1904.

10373. Muscowi, or Misowi. 10374. Saida, or Saidi.

10375. LATHYRUS SATIVUS. Bitter vetch.
From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khedivial Agricultural Society. Received February 10, 1904. |
Known in Egypt as Gilban.

10376 and 10377. PisTacta spp.
From Aintab, Turkey in Asia. Received thru Rey. A. Fuller, February 12, 1904.

10376. PisTacia VERA. Pistache.
Mixed varieties of the true pistache.

103877. PIsTACcIA MUTICA. - Turpentine tree.

‘‘Obtained from the eastern slope of the Amanus Mountains 60 miles west
of Aintab, and ‘can be relied on as good.’ Trees there are largest and best in
the country and climate as dry as could be desired, not being subject to the
moisture which affects the western slope of the mountains, because of the near-
ness to the sea. This variety will take the grafts (buds) of P. vera.”’ ( Fuller.)

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10378. LINUM USITATISSIMUM. Flax.
From Salem, Oreg. Received thru Mr. Eugene Bosse, January 28, 1904.
Grown in 1903 from S. P. I. No. 9457.

10379 to 10381. LiInuM USITATISSIMUM. Flax.

From Vologda, Russia. Procured by Prof. H. L. Bolley from Mr. Pierotraschko,
government agronomist. Received January 25, 1904.

From the northern limit for the maturing of flax seed, where the very finest type
of Russian fiber is produced.

10382 to 10391. Triticum spp. Wheat.
From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khedivial Agricultural Society. Received February 19, 1904.
10392 to 10396. CaPpsicUM ANNUUM. Pepper.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January, 1904.
Seed grown from stock furnished by the Department, as follows:

10392. Paprika pepper.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 9475.

10393. Red pepper.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 3733.

10394. ‘ Red pepper.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7654.

10395. Red pepper.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 3977.

10396. Sweet pepper.

Grown from 8. P. I. No. 3905.

10397. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January, 1904.
Erfurt Crimson Giant. Grown from §. P. I. No. 9487.

10398. Lorus TETRAGONOLOBUS. Winged pea.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. ©. Morse & Co., January, 1904.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7700.

10399. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January, 1904.
Everlasting. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 4966.

10400 and 10401. Zra mays. Sugar corn.
From Auburn, N. Y. Received thru Mr. G. W. Boynton, February 25, 1904.
Malakhof. Two selections of Malakhof corn grown from 8. P. I. No. 2799.
10400. First early. 10401. Better quality, but sec-

ond early.
10402. HorpEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Two-row barley.
From Kwassitz, Austria. Received thru Aktien-Zuckerlabrik, March 2, 1904.

Original Hanna pedigreed brewing barley.
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10403 to 10404. GossyPIUM ARBOREUM (?). Tree cotton.

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Secured by Mr. Edward B. Light, United States
consular agent for Sefior Hilario Cuevas, of San Luis Soyatlan, ij alisee: Mexico.
Received February 10, 1904.

10403. (Light’s No. 1.)

‘“The common variety which grows wild in many parts of the state. It is
claimed that the tree resists the effects of the drought when other trees
perish. There are no known cultivated cotton trees, but there are native
trees which have produced a harvest ot 50 pounds of cotton. Neither the
light frosts we have, nor the boll weevil, nor any other insects injuriously
affect the trees. This is claimed by people who have known the tree for fifty.
years.”’ (Light. )

10404. (Light’s No. 2.)

‘‘The finest quality of cotton, and yields more prolifically. It seems that a
quarter of a century or more ago the natives used this cotton for making
cloth, but none has been made of late years and the trees have never been
cultivated by the present generation with that end in view. This tree is
readily grown and is very hardy. The tree usually begins to bear when it is
from 4 to 5 years old.”’ (Light. ) ;

10405. MUSA TEXTILIS. Manila hemp.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. T. Edwards, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, to Mr. L. H. Dewey. Received February 29, 1904.
Seed collected in Tayanas Province.

10406. ViIcIA FABA. Broad bean.

From London, England. Received thru James Veitch & Sons (Limited), 544
King’s road, Chelsea, March 1, 1904.

Veitch’s Improved Longpod. This variety should be sown in pots or boxes in a cold
frame in January and transplanted early in March, lifting with a good ball and
molding up the plants. This is better for early supplies than sowing in the open in
autumn. For succession the seed should be sown every three weeks from Febru-
ary 1 until June, on a north border in heayy loam in rows 3 feet apart. To get early
pods, topping should take place when a good set of blooms is secured.

10407. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Whittier, Cal. Received thru Mr. C. W. Leffingwell, jr., March 5, 1904.
Grown from S. P. L No. 6430.

10408. (Undetermined.)

From Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. B. de Taillac, Astoria, Long Island
City, N. Y., February 25, 1904.

According to Mr. de Taillae’s letter this plant exhales an essence which is so dis-
agreeable to mosquitoes that when placed in windows the insects do not enter the
room. This evidence of the efficaciousness of the plant Mr. de Taillac asserts on
the information of a friend in Cochin China, where the plant is indigenous.

Mr. de Taillae further remarks that this is also a fodder plant of some value, altho
it gives to the milk a slightly disagreeable taste, which can be remedied, however,
by the addition to the ration of such a fodder as beets. (See letter of February 3,
1904. )

10409. SWIETENIA MAHAGONI. - Mahogany.

From Santa Clara, Cuba. Presented by Julio S. Montero & Brothers, March 4,
1904

Caoba. Seeds of mahogany from the plantation of the father of Montero & Brothers,
situated in the province of Santa Clara.

10410. ALEURITES CORDATA. Wood-oil tree.

From Hankow, China. Presented by Hon. L. S. Wilcox, consul-general.
Received March 3, 1904.

Seed of the wood-oil tree from the province of Hunan, China, fall crop of 1903.
According to Consul-General Wilcox’s letter of January 12, 1904, ‘‘this tree grows

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wild in the mountains of Szechuan and is also cultivated in the lowlands. The trees,
reaching 15 to 20 feet in height, are grown from seed and produce nuts in five or six
years. The oil is prest from these seeds, and when they are roasted, before being
prest, the oil is more easily extracted. It is better and more is obtained by the latter
process. There are several varieties of oil. The yellow or straw-colored one is most
exported. The price in this market at present is $5 gold a picul (333 pounds). One
variety is black and quite thick and is used entirely by the Chinese. It costs $9 to
$10 a picul.

“The name of the oil differs in various localities, as tung-yu and pai-yr. The value
of this oil is due to its astringent and drying qualities. It is used in paints, fine var-
nishes, and in the manufacture of fine soaps. During the past two years orders from
the United States have been constantly increasing, from both the Atlantic and the
Pacific coasts. The export is in its infancy but rapidly increasing. The past year
54,475,900 pounds of wood oil were exported from Hankow. This export is annually
increasing, the larger portion going to Europe. Seeds can be obtained about the first
of the year from orders filled in Hunan and Szechuan. Some have already been
sent to the San Joaquin Valley, in California, to a private individual, where they are
growing finely, and have led to a request for about 5,000 more seeds from the same
party.”’ See also No. 13104.

10411 to 10419. VictA FARA. Broad bean.
From London, England. Received thru William Bull & Sons, Chelsea, 8S. W.,
March 8, 1904.
10411. Bull’s Mammoth. 10416. Seville Longpod.
10412. Beck's Dwarf Green Gem. 10417. Windsor Improved.
10418. arly Longpod. 10418. Hae Green Harling-
10414. Green Longpod Nonpareil. 10419. a eee Wondenie

10514. Monarch Longpod. Longpod.

“Broad beans are gross feeders and require a good rich soil and a liberal
supply of manure for successful growth. For successional and main crops sow
in February, March, and April. The later kinds should be planted in drills
3 inches deep, 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows, the rows to be 2 feet apart.
A deep, strong, tenacious soil, liberally manured, is most suitable. Gather
for the table when the beans are no larger than full-grown peas, as they become
almost uneatable if left to mature, the tegument then being objectionably tough
and leathery and the flavor strong. Pick evenly, not young and old together.
In England broad beans are subject to black fly, which, if allowed to make
headway, will ruin the crop.

‘‘In England the broad bean is one of the best-paying vegetables, and altho
it has been successfully grown in America its good qualities have not yet come
to be appreciated here. It is worthy of serious consideration.’’ (Fairchild. )

10420 to 10435. Victa FABA. Broad bean.
From London, England. Received thru James Carter & Co., March 3, 1904.
10420. Carter’s New Market Gar- 10427. Agquadulce.
den Windsor. 10428. Minster Giant Longpod,
10421. Carter's Improved Wind- 10429. Carter's Harlington Green
rc Windsor.
10422. Carter's Seville Giant 10430. Green Windsor.
POOR ee: 10431. Beck's Dwarf Green Gem.
10423. o ga s Mammoth Long- 10432. Green Longpod.
10433. Carter’ s Masterpiece Greei
10424. LHarly Mazagan. See ee peice
10425. Karly Longpod. 10484. Carter’s Leviathan.
10426. Royal Dwarf Fan. 10435. Carter’s Green Leviathan.

Plant from November to January for earliest, and from February to May for
main crop.
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10436 and 10437. VicrA FABA. Broad bean.
From Boston, England. Received thru W. W. Johnson & Son (Limited), March
3, 1904.

10436. Johnson's Monster Windsor.
10437. Johnson's Mammoth Green Longpod.

In England these beans are frequently sown in November, being perfectly
hardy there. It is customary to plant in double rows, viz, 9 inches apart;
that is to say, the two rows in a triangular manner. If when full grown in
July they are attacked by black fly, cut off the tops of the plants.

10438 to 10448. VicrA FABRA. Broad bean.
From Reading, England. Received from Sutton & Sons, March 3, 1904.
10438. Sutton’s Improved Wind- 10440. Beck's Dwarf Green Gem.
ae 10441. Green Longpod.
10439. Sutton’s Green Windsor. 10442. Sutton’s Giant Windsor.

Culture for 10438 to 10442.—Sow in February, March, April, and May.
Double rows are usual, allowing 9 inches between the two lines forming the
row, and from 2 to 3 feet between the rows. The best soil for beans is a deep;
strong loam, with plenty of manure.

10443. Sutton’s Green Giant. 10446. Improved Minster Long-
10444. Sutton’s Exhibition Long- : pod.
pod. 10447. Royal Dwarf Cluster.
10445. Sutton’s Mammoth Long- 10448. LHarly Mazagan. .
pod.

Culture for 10443 to 10448.—A sowing may be made in November on light,
dry soil, but not until January, February, or March on other soils. Double
rows are usual, allowing 9 inches between the two lines for all except Nos.
10447 and 10448, for which allow only 6 inches. The double rows in all eases
are from 2 to 3 feet apart. The best soil for beans when sown in the spring is
a deep loam, which should be well manured.

10449. ILEX CRENATA. Holly.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
January 25, 1904.

““Seed of a hardy evergreen, highly esteemed as a good hedge plant for cold
climates.”? (HZ. Suzuki.)

10450. VoOANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA. Woandzu, or African goober.
From Camden, Ala. Presented by Dr. L. E. Starr. Received February 17, 1904.

Grown from S. P. I. No. 8915, originally from German East Africa.

10451 to 10453. NIcoTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Cuba. Received thru Mr. A. D. Shamel, of this Department, March 10,
1904.
10451.

From plantation of Sefior Govino Menéndez, near San Juan y Martinez, in the
Vuelta Abajo district. (Shamel’s No. 1.)

10452. Cuban.
From plantation of Sefor Galixto Lopez, near San Luis. (Shamel’s No. 2.)
10453. Cuban.

From plantation of Sefior Justinio Sanchez, in Vuelta Abajo district, near Pinar
del Rio. (Shamel’s No. 3.)

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10454. ‘TRITICUM DURUM. Macaroni wheat.

From Blackfoot, Idaho. Received thru Prof. H. T. French, director of the
Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station, March 9, 1904.

Kubanka macaroni wheat grown from 8. P. I. No. 9478.

10455. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Blackfoot, Idaho. Received thru Prof. H. T. French, director of the
Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station, March 9, 1904.

Swedish Select oat grown from S. P. I. No. 9422.

10456. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Presented by the Botanic Gardens of Copen-
hagen, thru Prof. Dr. Warming. Received March 8, 1904.

For breeding purposes.

10457. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Bassorah, Arabia. Presented by Haji Abdulla el Nejem, of Bassorah.
Received March 8, 1904.

Seeds of various varieties of peaches which are grown in the region of Abdul
Khasseb, the great date-growing center of Arabia. These peaches are subjected to
the extreme hot weather of this portion of Arabia and are likely to be of interest
for breeding purposes in California and Arizona.

10458 to 10461. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Austria-Hungary. Presented by Prof. Emanuel Gross, of the Agricultural
Academy, Tetschen-Liebwerd. Received March 9, 1904.

10462. CocHLEARIA ARMORACTA. Horse-radish.
From Grand Island, Nebr. Received thru Mr. E. Corbin, March 14, 1904.
Malin. Grown from §. P. I. No. 5761.

10463. CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received thru Mr. J. G. Smith, in charge of the
Agricultural Experiment Station, March 12, 1904.

Seed of this tropical tree, related to the mangosteen, for Mr. Oliver’s experiments
in grafting.
10464. Psipium sp. Guayabillo.

From Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm, Arcelia.
Received January 11, 1904.

10465 to 10472.

From Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm.
Received March 12, 1904.

Native Mexican bulbs and seeds, for the most part unidentified.

10473. SoOLANUM JAMESII. Potato.

From Moab, Utah. Received thru Mr. E. Corbin, of Grand Island, Nebr.,
March 14, 1904.

Wild or Cave Dwellers’ potatoes. ‘‘I obtained these potatoes last October, when
on a visit to southeastern Utah, at Moab, a town about 40 miles south of the Denver
and Rio Grande Railway, leaving the railway at Thompson Springs. It is a small
town near the mouth of the Grand River where it joins the Green River. Some,
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are two kinds. They have run all over the ground where it is not cultivated. They
live in the ground frozen hard all winter. They have a top and leaf resembling
tomato.’’? (Corbin. )

10474. TrRiricUM MONOCOCCUM. Einkorn.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received thru Haage & Schmidt, March 14, 1904. ~

10475 to 10521.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden,
superintendent of the Svdney Botanical Gardens. Received March 1, 1904.
A collection of small packets of seed of native plants, as follows:
10475. Acacia ANEURA.

‘“Mulga’’ or ‘‘ Yarren.’’? <A tall shrubby plant or small tree, never attain-
ing a much greater height than 20 feet. Affords an unfailing supply of good
forage during long and severe droughts. Drought-enduring qualities are
remarkable. Wood is excessively hard and valuable for timber. Considered
worthy of cultivation. Western Australia thru mainland colonies to Queens-
land. Peculiar to the arid western plains beyond the Darling River. (Ref-
erence: Forage Plants of Australia, p. 33.)

10476. ACACIA MONTANA.

A tall shrub, widely distributed in mountain and forest regions, rocky hills,
etc., in the southwestern part of New South Wales.
10477. ACACIA NERIIFOLIA.

A tall shrub. New South Wales, dividing range to table-lands from Clyde
River to Queensland; open forests on Balonne River.
10478. ALCHORNEA ILICIFOLIA.

A tall shrub. New South Wales, brush forests; Queen land.
10479. ALPINIA CAERULEA. ‘

_ An erect perennial herb, 3 to 5 feet, with a terminal inflorescence. New
South Wales: coast district in brush forests from Hunter River to Queensland.
10480. BarRINGTONIA ALBA.

Molucca Islands. ‘‘The majestic habit of the tree, the splendor of the
foliage, the magnificence of the flowers, and, finally, the singular form of the
fruit, will attract the attention of the most indifferent.” (Extract from Flore
des Serres, vol. 7, genus description. )

10481. BLANDFORDIA FLAMMEA.

Tender, bulbous plant with large, showy, red flowers in short racemes.
Eastern Australia, in peat bogs and on shady mountain sides.

10482. BLENNODIA LASIOCARPA.

‘“Hairy podded cress.’? Annual, 1 to 13 feet high, covered with pubes-
cence; pod hairy. Peculiar to the Darling River, sandy plains near the Murray
River, and generally over the arid plains of Australia. Makes its growth dur-
ing the hottest part of the year; valuable for forage. (Reference: Forage
Plants of Australia, p. 4.)

10483. BRuUNONIA AUSTRALIS.
Herbaceous plant with capitate blue flowers. New South Wales; in dry
pastures, chiefly in the west; also in other cqlonies.
10484. CassINIA THEODOREI.
A heath-like shrub; branches and under side of leaves woolly white. New
South Wales, head of Gwydir River. ;
10485. CappPaARIS MITCHELLII.

‘“Native orange.’’ A small tree. Fruit from 1 to 2 inches in diameter;
eaten by natives. Wood hard, whitish, close grained, suitable for carving,
engraving, and similar purposes. All colonies except Tasmania and Western
Australia,

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10475 to 10521—Continued.

10486. CasraNospoRA ALPHANDI.
Large tree with pinnate leaves; flowers racemose-paniculate.
10487. CELTIS PANICULATA.

Tree 25 to 35 feet high; wood soft, white, pliable; used for hoops for casks.
New South Wales, Queensland, and northern Australia; not endemic in
Australia.

10488. CHLOoRIS TRUNCATA.

“‘Windmill grass,’’ or ‘‘star grass.’’? An erect grass, perennial and showy.
Valuable as a forage plant; an excellent summer and autumn grass. In all
Australian colonies except Tasmania and Western Australia.

10489. ComBRETUM LOEFLINGII.
Climbing or diffuse shrub. Tropical South America.
10490. CRASPEDIA RICHEA.

A rather large perennial. New South Wales, thruout the colony in grass
land; also in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia.

10491. DraNELLA TASMANICA.

Perennial fibrous-rooted plant with grasslike leaves 2 to 4 feet long; large,
loose panicles of blue flowers on delicate pendent pedicels. Succeeds best in
open border of a cool greenhouse. Tasmania and Australia; common in rich,
moist soil. :

10492. DitLiwyNia CINERASCENS.
Pretty yellow-flowered juniper-leaved shrub. New South Wales; also coast

district and dividing range from Hunter River to Victoria; Tasmania. Com-
mon in grassy places.

10493. DopONAEA TRIQUETRA.
‘“¢Hop bush.’’ A shrub. Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland.
Pp , )
10494. DysoxyLON MUELLERI.

“Pencil cedar’’ or ‘‘turnip wood.”’ Tree with compound Jeaves; timber
of a rich, red color; used for cabinetmaking and window work. Northern
New South Wales and Queensland.

10495. ELArODENDRON CURTIPENDULUM.
Probably a tree or shrub. Norfolk Island.
10496. EREMOPHILA BROWNII.

Very variable shrub, often tall. Victoria, Murray desert; New South Wales,
western plains; South Australia.

10497. EREMOPHILA LATIFOLIA.

Small spreading shrub. New South Wales, southern interior; Western
and_ South Australia.

10498. EREMOPHILA MACULATA.
Tall shrub with rigid branches. Western and South Australia; western
plains of New South Wales and Queensland; Victoria.

10499. EREMOPHILA MITCHELLI.
Shrub or small tree, on elevated stony lands. New South Wales, western
plains in the south.

10500. EREMOPHILA OPPOSITIFOLIA.

‘““Kmu bush.’? Ornamental shrub or small tree, sometimes attaining a
height of 20 feet; more or less hoary; leaves 1 to 2 inches in length; flowers
about 1 inch long. Growsin the most arid parts of the continent and is avail-
able for forage. ‘‘ Will grow when not a blade of grass is seen for weeks
together.”? Worthy of cultivation. Plains between Lachlan and Darling
rivers in New South Wales; near Murray River in Victoria, and in the interior
of South Australia.

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10475 to 10521— Continued.
10501. EremopHILaA BOWMANI.

Erect shrub. Western plains from Byrock to Queensland.
10502. ERiostEMON DIFFORMIS.

Small bushy shrub. Interior of New South Wales.
10503. EucALyprus BEHRIANA.

Asmall shrub orsmall tree. Near sources of Werribee River, on stony hill: ;
in hill forest region of Wirrabara, near Crystal Brook and Mount. Remark-
able on deep, nearly clay soil.

10504. EucaLyprus DIVERSICOLOR.

‘Karri,’ ‘Blue gum.’’ Colossal tree, exceptionally reaching a height of
400 feet. Furnishes good timber for building. Southwestern Australia, in
fertile, rather humid, valleys; on small elevations in swamps near rivers
beyond the reach of water.

10505. Evcaryprus coccirerRa.

Small tree with leaves under 3 inches long. Tasmania, 3,000 to 4,000 feet

elevation. Possibly a subalpine form of 2. amygdalina.
* 10506. EvcaLyprus INCRASSATA.

Shrubby or arborescent, exceptionally rising to 30 feet. From the Murray
and Darling rivers thru desert tracts to the Great Bight. Chiefly on sand
ridges, but also on Tertiary limestone, extending in some places to the brink of
the ocean.

10507. EvcALyprus TERETICORNIS.

‘Flooded gum tree.’’ Tall tree when well developed, but seldom exceeding
100 feet. Timber is excellent. Never very far removed from littoral regions;
occupying generally humid flats or growing around swamps and lakes or along
water courses, never on saline ground or salt-water streams.
10508. EvcaLyprus VIRGATA. ;

A tall, straight-growing white gum. Valleys of the higher parts of the

3lue Mountains or at the foot of cliffs in fairly good soil.

10509. Hovra HETEROPHYLLA.

A blue-flowered, evergreen shrub, prostrate or decumbent. New South
Wales, coast district to table-land in dry, stony localities.

10510. MeELALEUCA PUSTULATA.

Small or tall shrub. New South Wales, southern interior; Victoria, Tas-
mania, South Australia.

10511. Myororum DESERTI.

‘“Sweet-fruited myoporum.”’ Erect shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, with linear
leaves 1 to 2 inches long. Said by some to be poisonous when in fruit; others
state that it is a capital forage plant. Found principally in the interior of all
the colonies of Australia. (See Forage Plants of Australia, p. 40.)

2s ai sti aoe de A a

10512. OLEARIA PIMELOIDES.
Bushy shrub. Victoria and western plains of New South Wales.

10513. PoDOLEPIS ACUMINATA.

Erect perennial shrub. New South Wales; Victoria, Hardinger range at
elevations of 5,000 feet; Tasmania, abundant in many parts of the colony,
ascending to 4,000 feet.

10514. PRosTaANTHERA STRIATIFOLIA.

Rather small, rigid shrub. New South Wales, barren hills of the interior
from Lachlen River to Queensland.

rng bo ha eh ah dee et

10515. GREVILLEA LINEARIS.
A tall, delicate shrub, with spreading branches and linear leaves.. New South
Wales, coast district and dividing range from Clyde River to Port Jackson.

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10475 to 10521—Continued.
10516. SPOROBOLUS LINDLEYI.

A slender-growing perennial grass. Grows on rich soil and is much relished
by all kinds of stock. All Australian colonies except ‘Tasmania.

10517. ScLEROLAENA BICORNIS.

“‘Cotton bush.”’ Small, stout shrub, densely white, tomentose. New South
Wales, western plains.

10518. TrIcHINIUM ALOPECUROIDEUM.

Rather slender, perennial herb. New South Wales, western plains; also in
other Australian colonies.

10519. TrRICHINIUM OBOVATUM.

‘Silver bush.’’ An erect undershrub 14 to 4 feet. Flower spikes globular.
Has remarkable drought-enduring qualities; will grow in the driest of soils
when once fairly established. Valuable as a forage plant. Arid interior of
all Australian colonies.

10520. TrICHINIUM EXALTATUM.

Tender perennial, 2 to 3 feet. Western plains of New South Wales; other
Australian colonies.

10521. TriIcHINIUM NOBILE.

““Yellow-hairy spikes.’? Stout perennial herb. Not easily affected by
drought; affords a rich, succulent herbage even in very dry weather, of which
stock are very fond. Interior of New South Wales and South Australia and
Victoria. (Reference: Forage Plants of Australia, p. 85.)

10522. (GARCINIA MORELLA. | Gamboge.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Dr. William Fawcett, director of the
Botanical Garden. Received March 17, 1904.

‘“A moderate-sized tree which produces the true gamboge of commerce, used in
Kurope and America as a pigment. In the Orient this pigment is used for dyeing
silks and other fabrics. The oil in the seeds is used in Mysore as a substitute for
lamp oil. These seeds are imported for use as a stock for the mangosteen, upon
which the latter was grown successfully many years ago by Mr. Harris, superintend-
ent of Castleton Garden, Jamaica, and also later by Mr. Hart, of Trinidad. Fruit
the size of a cherry, subglobose, slightly four-lobed, four-celled, and four-seeded.
In Singapore this species grows without any particular attention, it is said, and
attains a height of 35 to 50 feet. It is probable that this species has a much more
vigorous root system than the mangosteen, and is therefore a promising possibility
as a stock for the mangosteen.’’ (Fairchild. )

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10523. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.

From Kingston, R. I. Presented by Mr. G. E. Adams, of the Rhode Island
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March 12, 1904.

A bean secured by Professor Brooks, of the Massachusetts Agriculturat Experiment
Station, in Japan, under the name of ‘‘ White-Podded Adzuki soy bean.’’

10524. MiIscANTHUS CONDENSATUS (?).

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by Mr. H. Suzuki, of the Yokohama Nur-
sery Company. Received March 9, 1904.

‘“This root having been brought from the southeastern part of Japan, where there
is no snow in winter, it is doubtful whether it will stand your climate. It will
therefore be well to try it in such Southern States as Florida or California. I am
sure it will succeed well. In the native region where these plants are growing its
leaves remain green all thru the year and cattle are fed upon it. It should be cut
while young, before its full growth, as the stem gets too hard if left too long. Young
stems can be cut gradually from time to time thruout nearly the whole year, but a
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out if cut off too severely. I endeavored to get some seed of this plant, but the
stems being constantly cut by the villagers make it very difficult to secure them. It

seldom flowers. The roots, however, can be secured in any quantity.’”? (Suzwki.)

10525. PyYRuUs MALUS. Apple.

From Amassia, Turkey. Presented by Mr.H.Caramanian. Received March 16,
1904.

Misket. A variety of apple from this noted fruit region of Turkey. In letter of
April 25, Mr. Caramanian remarks ‘‘that the Misket apple is the best variety of apple
grown in this country. It has a crimson-red color when fully ripe. Its texture is
fine and its flavor deliciously sweet. It has a keen, musky smell peculiar to itself,
from which it takes its name, misk in Arabic meaning musk. In a room containing
only one apple one may discover its presence by its smell. In exceptional cases
individual specimens weigh as much as a pound, but are generally smaller. Insuch
a town (Amassia), where a hundredweight of peaches costs from 20 to 25 cents, this
apple is sometimes sold as high as 15 cents a pound. First-class apples are exported
to Constantinople and the rest are used here.” ;

10526. PRUNUS DOMESTICA. Plum.
From Amassia, Turkey. Presented by Mr.H.Caramanian. Received March 16,
1904.

Urying. A variety of plum from this noted fruit region of Turkey. In a letter of
April 25, Mr. Caramanian says: ‘‘The Uryany plum is one of the choicest varieties
of plums that I have ever seen here or in America. It is of a greenish yellow color
when fully ripe. It is very fleshy and juicy, with an exceedingly thin skin. It
tastes sweet and the stone is not very loose. As the orchardists do not know how to
take care of the fruit trees, we find only a few perfect specimens on the trees.”

10527. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Patras, Greece. Received thru Mr. Socrates Xanthopoulo, March 17, 1904.

10528 to 10530. ALNUS spp.
From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by Mr. H. Suzuki, of the Yokohama
Nursery Company. Received March 9, 1904.
10528. ALNwus Japonica (?). 10530. ALNUS INCANA.

10529. ALNUS FIRMA.

‘Species of Alnus which are used by the Japanese as shade or shelter trees
in the plantations of the Mitsumata paper plants, especially on hillside planta-
tions. From the fact that the different species of Alnus produce root tubercles
it is hoped that cultures can be secured of the micro-organisms which form
them. It has been suggested by Mr. Swingle that the value of this Alnus as a
shelter plant may be due largely to the nitrogen-collecting power of these
tubercles. If this proves to be true, the cultivation of these species of Alnus
may be of value for certain American cultures and especially in connection
with the cultivation of the paper plant.’’ (Fairchild. )

10531. BETA CICLA. : Leaf beet.
From Vomero, near Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. Carl Sprenger, March 18,
1904.

Seeds for experiments in breeding with the sugar beet, to be carried on by Dr.
C. O. Townsend and Mr. E. C. Rittue.

10532. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Riga, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. A. Bessey from Mr. Heinrich Goegginger..
Received March 21, 1904.
Orel.—The seed of the promising hairless clover No. 16, to which it is Sestne to

call special attention, was obtained by Mr. Bessey through Mr. Goegginger, of Riga,
and was produced on the estate of a German grower near Yeletz, in the eastern part

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of the Orel government. The grower made a practise of saving his own seed, and
hence this strain had been grown on the same estate for a mumber of years. |

According to Mr. Goegginger, the government of Orel furnishes the best red clover
seed obtainable in Russia. Its chief crops are winter rye and oats, and it is in rota-
tion with these that the clover is grown. A small quantity of winter wheat is also
grown.

This variety is distinguished by the dustlessness of its hay, due to almost complete
absence of hairiness from all parts of the plant; by its heavy yields for the first crop;
by its leafiness and the persistence of the basal leaves; by the succulence of the
stems, which improves greatly the quality of the hay and reduces the waste due to
woody, uneatable portions; by greater palatability than hay from domestic seed, and
by the fact that it comes to proper maturity for harvesting from ten days to two
weeks later than the ordinary American red clover.

Except in certain sections and for certain purposes this variety is not recom-
mended for supplanting domestic red clover, but rather for supplementing the lat-
ter. See Bulletin No. 95 of the Bureau of Plant Industr y entitled ‘“A New Type of
Red Clover.”’ (Charles J. Brand. )

10533 and 10534. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Riga, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. A. Bessey from Mr. Fr. Lassmann, Riga,
Russia. Received March 21, 1904.

10533.
From estate owned by Mr. Legsdin, Mohileff government, near Zhlobin.

10534. Courland.
From estate of Mr. Sillin, Neuhof, Courland government. A high-growing

sort.
10535 to 10543. Victa FABA. Broad. bean.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 21, 1904.
10535. Large, common field ya- 10589. Windsor.

EN ~ 10540. Green Windsor, or Genoa.

10536. Perfection. 10541. Small Green Julienne.
10587. Sevilla, long-podded. NOSAD) Dinara
10538. aided extra long- 10548. Beck's Gem, green.

10544. Bean.

Originally from Spain. Received thru Mr. Rosendo Torras, of Brunswick, Ga.,
March 20, 1904.

Large white beans, slightly marked with red, varying in size. ‘‘ Apparently
different from any raised in this country.’’ (Torras. )

10545. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Vienna, Austria. Received thru Dr. Victor Lieb, Court Gardener to
Palace of Miramar, near Trieste, Austria, March 24, 1904.

10546. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
From Lulea, Sweden. Received thru Dr. Paul Hellstrém, March 24, 1904.

Grown at Persén Norrbattens Liu, Sweden, in 1901. Imported for the experi-
ments in the breeding of timothy at Ithaca, N. Y.

10547 to 10550. PHLEUM spp.

From Vienna, Austria. Received thru Doctor Weinzierl, Councilor, Seed Con-
trol Station in Vienna, March 24, 1904.
Four species of Phleum from the experiment station in the Austrian Alps, known
as the Sandling-Alp Station, which has won a wide reputation for its work on
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26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

forage crops and grasses in the Alps. These seeds were imported for breeding pur-
poses, especially at the Cornell Experiment Station at Ithaca, N. Y.

10547. PHLEUM MEDIUM. 10549. PHLEUM MICHELLII.
10548. PHLEUM ALPINUM. 10550. PHLEUM PRATENSE.

10551. (Undetermined.)
From Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm.
Received March 26, 1904. ;
Seeds of a ‘‘blue-flowered perennial 12 to 18 inches high. Flowers 1} inches in
diameter with yellow center. Ought to be used for bedding.’’ ( Chisolm.)

10552. TrITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Sitka, Alaska. Grown at the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station by

Prof. C. C. Georgeson, from §. P. I. No. 1341 (?). Presented to the Secretary
of Agriculture (probably in 1900) by Professor Georgeson.

10553 to 10556. CucUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From ais snd, Russian Central Asia. Presented by Mr. I. Valneff to Mr.
Kk. A. Bessey. Received March 28, 1904.
105538. Ak Kuiriuk. 10555. Parsildak.
10554. Bosvaldi. 10556. Savnazik.
10557. BLIGHIA SAPIDA. Akee.

From Hog Istand, near Nassau, West Indies. Presented by Mrs. Ralph John-
son. Received March 25, 1904.

‘The fruit of the akee, especially the arillus lying immediately below the seeds, is
reported to be a delicious vegetable and to resemble in taste bits of sweetbread when
cooked with meats or omelets. Worthy of attention in the Subtropical Gardens in
Florida and a possibility as a culture in Porto Rico.”’ (/airchild. )

10558 to 10562. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. - Almond.
Received thru Mr. J. W. Kerr, of Denton, Md., April 7, 1904
10558. Castillet.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 7133 (745).
10559. Fabrica.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7135 (748).
10560. Jordan.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7398 or No. 7401 (765 and 771).
10561. WMollar.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7061 (740).
10562. Planeta.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7062 or No. 7134 (741 and 746).

10563. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. A. Bessey from Mr. G. Frick.
Received April 11, 1904.

‘*Seed from Rjeschiza, Vitebsk government, in northwestern Russia. Should
prove hardy.’’ ( Bessey.)

10564. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From St. Petersburg, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. A. Bessey from Mr. G. Frick.
Received April 11, 1904.
‘Seed from Ekaterinburg, in Siberia. Climate very cold in winter.’’ (Bessey. )
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10565 to 10567. TRIFOLIUM spp. Clover.

From Russia. Presented by Prof. Charles E. Bessey, of the University of
Nebraska. Received April 9, 1904.

Samples of clover seed collected by Professor Bessey in the summer of 1903, as
follows:

10565. TrRIroLIuM LUPINASTER. Five-leaf clover.
10566. TriroLium sp.
10567. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike.

‘«TLast summer I picked up several seeds of odd clovers which interested me
very much, and Iam wondering whether you may not wish to havethem. One
of these seeds is the five-foliate clover, which was given me by the professor
in the Agricultural Institute of Moscow. Another resembles the common red
clover, but is evidently distinguished from that species. I collected these
seeds in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, at an altitude of probably 6,000
feet. The exact locality is Kazbek. Another resembles the alsike clover and
was obtained from the same locality as the last.’”’ (Bessey. )

10568. CyYPERUS PAPYRUS. Egyptian paper plant.

From Washington, D. C. Presented by Mr. Peter Bisset, gardener of the Gard-
ner Hubbard estate, ‘‘ Twin Oaks,’’ Washington, D. C. Received March 30,
1904,

10569. FAGorpYRUM ESCULENTUM. Buckwheat.

From Walhonding, Ohio. Presented by the originator, Mr. Charles L. Lon-
singer, thru Hon. J. W. Cassingham, M. C. Received April 1, 1904.

The variety is described by Mr. Lonsinger, in his letter of February 23, 1904, to
Mr. Cassingham, as follows:

_ “Ttisa variety of my own creation and it withstands hot weather better than any

other variety. To determine this, I have been sowing it to have it filling during
heat of summer. In this I had an excellent test the summer of 1901, when it filled
while the thermometer registered 95° to 102° F. in the shade day after day. My
motive was to get a heat-resisting variety, in which I am pleased with my success.
What I claim for it is that it will produce plump grains in hot weather, when other
varieties fail and the Japanese varieties shrivel beside it; that it will produce more
per acre than Silverhull or Japanese buckwheat, and will double the yield of either
in hot weather. It can be sown in spring and midsummer, or in ordinary seasons
two crops can be grown.

“It grows a stout plant and stands up better than Silverhull. Ina test with Silver-
hull, 2 bushels each by weight, it produced one-half pound more flour than Silverhull
and cakes were of a milder flavor than cakes from Silverhull. Six pounds in chaff (5
pounds, estimated, clean seed), selected in 1902, and sown in spring of 1903 on ordi-
nary ground and shaded on one side by timber, produced 454 pounds, or 9 bushels
4 pounds. In 1902 i sowed it July 5 and it was ripe September 10.”’

10570. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.
From New York, N. Y. Presented by J. M. Thorburn & Co., seedsmen.
Earliest of All, a new seedling variety.

10571 to 10575.

From Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm. Re-
ceived March 28, 1904.

A collection of bulbs and tubers, mostly unidentified.

10576. CocHLEARIA ARMORACIA. Horse-radish.

From Edgewater Park, N. J. Presented by Mr. B. D. Shedaker. Received
April 18, 1904.

Maliner Kren. Roots grown from §. P. I. No. 5761.
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10577. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Riga, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. A. Bessey from Mr. H. Goegginger.
Received April 15, 1904. ,

“Red clover from Ufa, a dry region and cold in winter but having little snow.
Seed rather poor, but for Climatic regions ought to be valuable.’’ (Bessey. )

10578. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Tokyo, Japan. Presented by Dr. Oscar Loew, of Komaha Agricultural
Experiment Station. Received April 15, 1904.

‘*Sample of seed for Mr. Gilmore’s experiments in the selection of better races of
timothy at the State Agricultural Experiment Station, Ithaca, N. Y. Furnished
Doctor Loew by the Tokyo Plant Seed Company. ‘The origin of the seed is uncer-
tain. Presumably, however, it was gathered in Japan.” (airshild.)

10579. EurrEMA HEDERAEFOLIA. Dry-land wasabi.

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by Mr. H. Suzuki, of the Yokohama Nur-
sery Company. Received April 18, 1904.

‘This wasabi is said to grow well in ordinary dry soil in shade, but it being a
native of the central part of Japan it might not resist your climate.

“Tt seems to be much easier of cultivation than the ordinary wasabi which we
sent you before, tho it will take some years before it grows to the size of ordinary
wasabi roots, but, as the leaves have a very good flavor, it is said to be eaten by the
natives as one of the best kinds of spice. It is mostly growing wild and not in eulti-
vation yet.”’ (Suzuki. )

10580 to 10582. PRUNUS CERASUS. Cherry.

From Moscow, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. A. Bessey, thru Mr. Emil Meyer,
head gardener of the Agricultural Institute. Received April 18, 1904.

10580. Vladimir. 10582. Vladimir.
10581. Roditelsky.

10583 to 10586. Barley.

From Svyal6f, Sweden. Received thru the Allminna Svenska Utsidesaktiebolaget
(General Swedish Seed-Breeding Company ), April 18, 1904.

‘“\ collection of pedigreed brewing barleys, each one 100 per cent pure seed, which
have been produced by se lec tion at the Swedish Seed-Breeding Institute in Svalof,
under the direction of Dr. N. H. Nilsson. They are recommended for their remark-
able uniformity of growth, ‘their heavy yielding character, and the low nitrogen
content of their kernels. Belonging to the two-rowed type of barley, they require
to be kept longer on the growing floor or in the growing drum of the malt house,
but in the opinion of European experts these pedigreed pure races of barley grow
more uniformly and make a better quality of beer than the ordinary types of barley
grown in America, which are all of mixed races. The different sorts represent
practically pure types of Doctor Nilsson’s various barley races and translations of
his descriptions are given herewith.”’? (Fairchild. )

105838. HorDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Prinsess. 0105. Head relatively thick and broad, with somewhat separated
kernels and spreading awns. Before ripening, yellowish. Kernel finely
built, medium in size, full, on both sides unusually finely wrinkled, yellow,
with a slightly whitish tint. Plant strong, of medium height, thickly leaved,
very well stooled, with strong, relatively stiff stems; leaves somewhat high on
the stem. Medium late, ripening a few days later than the Chevalier. Ex-
traordinarily productive, especially suited for mild, moderately strong, not
too heavy soils. As a brewing barley, especially high prized. ‘Belonpine to
Doctor Nilsson’s Alpha group.

10584. HorDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Chevalier IT. 0403. Head long, small, and loose, with kernels not diver-

gent; never reddish colored. Kernel medium sized, full, and especially finely
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formed, finely wrinkled, and strongly yellow colored. Plant medium strong;
leaves abundant, but placed low on the plants. Not very abundantly stooled,
with somewhat weak culms. On account of this latter habit a variety espe-
cially suited to warm, light, not very heavy soils. Productivity, medium.
Ripening time, not very early, but still a few days before the Prinsess. Asa
brewing sort, in suitable locations, much esteemed. Belonging to Doctor
Nilsson’s Alpha group.

10585. HorpDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Hannchen. Head unusually thick for nodding barley; kernels not divergent
and therefore the head is more compact, narr ower, small, standing horizon-
tally on the straight culm; lght yellow in color before ripening. The awns
are often thrown off. Kernel. small, especially fine in form and color; light
yellow, very finely wrinkled. Plant of peculiar habit, late starting into
growth, but nevertheless very heavily stocling with sev eral equally strong,
graceful, but hard and very stiff culms which have few leaves, and these are
near the ground. Ripens very early, little later than the Swansneck. Pro-
“ductiveness very good. Especially a: lapted for light, warm soils, and above
all for high altitudes. Can stand well heavy manuring. As a brewing barley
well qualified. It belongs to Doctor Nilsson’s Alpha group.

10586. HorbDEUM DISTICHUM ERECTUM.

Primus. 0706. Head rather long and relatively small, somewhat loosely
built, with awns slightly spreading. Head borne on the culm, which is bent
above almost horizontally. Kernel good, medium large, especially finely
formed and full, finely wrinkled, rich yellow. Plant strong, moderately
stooled, with upright very strong culms. Ripens early, scarcely perceptibly
later in maturing (a day or so) than the Hannchen. Pr oductiveness especially
good. Quite certainly, so far as quality is concerned, the highest grade yet

_ known among the “Tmperial” barleys. Especially suited to heavy, cold loams
and clay soils, such as are to be found in middle Sweden. Bred in the region
where the sort alre:dy—thanks to its strong culms and earliness—has opened
quite new regions for the culture of brewing barley.

10587. JuGLANsS hyb. Walnut.
From Santa Ana, Cal. Received thru Mr. P. H. Dorsett, of Chico, Cal., April 18,
— 1904.

“Tam sending you a tree which, as near as can at this time be determined, is a
hybrid between the southern California black w Inut and the native live oak.
Native black-walnut seeds we e planted as stocks, and these trees appeared in the
rows. Walnut buds ‘take’ on these as readily as on the native stock, or even more
readily.”’ (Dorsett. )

10588. LoLium PERENNE. Rye-grass.

F:om The Hague, Holland. Presented by Mr. Berendsen, hortulanus of the
Royal Zoological-Botanical Society. Received April 17, 1904.

Westerwoldicum. ‘‘A variety of rye-grass originated in the north of Holland, which
has the reputation of being much superior in rapidity of growth and quantity of hay
eut to that grown from the Scotch variety, which is sometimes planted here.”’
(Berendsen. )

10589. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From The Hague, Holland. Presented by Mr. Berendsen, hortulanus of the
Royal Zoological-Botanical Society. Received April 17, 1904.

“According to Mr. Berendsen the timothy seed used in Holland is usually imported
from Scotland. This may be of Scotch origin. Imported for the timothy experi-
ments conducted at the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, Ithaca,
INERVEd sa(Harnchild. )

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

10590 to 10597. Droscorea spp. and XANTHOSOMA spp.
Yam and yautia.

From San Juan, P. R. Presented by Miss Jenny H. Ericson. Received April
19, 1904.

A collection of Porto Rico yams and yautias not identified botanically. Yam
culture in the West Indies is one of the most profitable small-plant industries.
The botanical nomenclature of the various species is an important question.

10598 to 10614.
From Askhabad, Trans-Caspian territory, Turkestan. Secured by EK. A. Bessey
from Mr. A. Bashmakoff. Received April 22, 1904. ’
A collection of seeds and cuttings as follows:
10598 to 10609. Viris VINIFERA. Grape.
10598. Kara Kischinisch, Shiburgani, or Black Kishmish.

Berry elongated oval, violet black, seedless, small, very sweet, pro-
ducing a good red wine and also best black Kishmish raisins; ripens in
August.
10599. Hussein Kara, or Black Huseini.

Differs from No. 10604 in its black color; ripens in July.
10600. Halili ak, or White Khalili.

3erry oval, conical, small, green covered with black dots, hard, of

average taste; one of the earliest Asiatic sorts; ripens about the middle
of June.
10601. Daria.

Berry spherical, or sometimes slightly elongated. Dark carmine with
yellowish spots, sweet; a very early sort; ripens at Bairam Ali about
the middle of June.

10602. Bagishty.

Berry large, spherical, very sweet, golden when ripe. This sort is
good for table use and for jelly, etc.; is also a wine variety; ripens early
in September.

10603. Tuisi.

Berry elongated oval, obtuse at the apex, greenish color covered with
dark carmine streaks and bloom, sweet; flesh very compact; when hung
from the ceiling of a cool room it keeps the whole winter; has no su-
perior for preserves and marmalade; ripens the middle of September.
10604. Husseini ak, or White Huseini.

Berry white, at the time of ripening wax-colored, long, very sweet
and juicy; the best table sort; ripensin June and July. (See No. 10290.)
10605. Sahibi rosa, or Rosa Sakhabi. (See No. 10305.)

10606. Schokar ak, or White Shokar.
10607. Schiburchani, or Shiburkhani.
10608. JWassarga, or Vasarga.

Berry large, comprest, spherical, with one or two furrows at the
stalk, at maturity golden color, giving a good table wine; also good for
making raisins.

10609. Maska.

Berry white, spherical, sometimes elongated, very large, reaching the
size of a plum; used for the preparation of the best sorts of raisins; also
for preserves; one of the most showy of the Central Asiatic sorts; ripens
in July.

10610. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS, Mung bean,
Masch.

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10598 to 10614—Continued.
10611. Triricum PoLoNicum (?). - Wheat.
Red Winter; unirrigated.

10612. ANDROPOGEN soRGHUM (?). _ Sorghum.
Djugara. 4
10613. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.

Kunach, or Kunak.
10614. KosreLerzkya. PENTACARPA.
Kanaf.

10615 to 10620. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Donald MacIntyre, Moanalua
Gardens, Honolulu. Received April 22, 1904.

10615. Large Purple.

Flesh thick, of good, nut.y flavor, yellow, and fiberless; seed comparatively
small, about one-fourth of fruit; crop medium; pear-shaped; length and diam-
eter over standard (4 by 6 inches). (No. 1.)

10616. Small Green.

Flesh not thick and with no nutty flavor, but quite fiberless and rather
sweetish; fruit roundish, length in diameter about 43 inches; late, heavy bearer,
constant cropper. (No. 4.)

10617. Large Green Round.

Flavor good but not nutty; length and diameter about 53 by 5 inches; crop
- uncertain. (No. 3.)

10618. Large Green.

Best of all in flavor; flesh smooth, firm, and fiberless; seed small; decidedly
bottle-necked; length 7 inches, diameter about 4 inches; late cropper, but crop
fairly constant; ripening about middle of June; seed small. (No. 6.)

10619. Small Green.

A very early variety, not of best flavor, with fiberless fruit; seed large; not
decidedly pear-shaped; good grower and constant cropper; ripening about May
20; earliest variety in Honolulu. (No. 5.)

10620. Large Green.

Flavor decidedly nutty and good; flesh yellow, fiberless; length and diam-
eter of fruit about standard; crop light, ripening about the middle of June.

(No. 2.)
10621. PHLEUM PRATENSE. : Timothy.

From Sodermanland, Sweden. Presented by Prof. Jakob Eriksson, Experimen-
talfaltet Albano, Stockholm. Received April 20, 1904.

‘Sample of seed from crop of 1903 of Swedish timothy for the selection experiments
carried on by Mr. John W. Gilmore at the Cornell University Agricultural Experi-
ment Station.”? (Fairchild. )

10622. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Japan. Presented by Prof. C. C. Georgeson, director of the Alaska Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Sitka, Alaska. Received April 18, 1904.

10623. CONVOLVULUS sp. Japanese morning-glory.

From Japan. Presented by Prof. C. C. Georgeson, director of the Alaska Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Sitka, Alaska. Received April 18, 1904.
Seed of Japanese morning-glories, which are known as being the most beautiful
varieties in the world. ;

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10624 to 10627.

From Moscow, Russia. Received from Immer & Sons, seedsmen, thru Mr. EH. A.
Bessey, April 23, 1904.

Seeds, as follows:
10624. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

Belyak. A race of oat bred from the Svilof oat and especially valuable in
regions of limited rainfall, where it gives large crops when other sorts fail.

10625. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

Orenburger. A low sort, especially bred for large yield in dry regions by the
owner ofa large estate. Not onthe market. Obtained by Inmer & Sons from
the breeder as a personal favor to them.

10626. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Red-clover seed from an estate at Kostroma, 150 miles north of Moscow, a
region of very cold winters, almost at the edge of clover-seed production.

10627. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Red-clover seed from an estate in the northern part of Simbirsk government,
a region of cold winters with little snow.

10628. BETA VULGARIS. Beet.

From Catania, Sicily. Received thru Mr. Alwin Berger, La Mortola, Venti-
migha, Italy. Received April 21, 1904.

‘‘Sample of beet seed from the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Catania
for the breeding experiments of Dr. C. O. Townsend and Mr. E. C. Rittue, of this
Department.’ (Fairchild. )

10629 and 10630. BETA MARITIMA.

From Sicily. Received thru Dr. Carl Sprenger, Vomero, near Naples, Italy,
April 25, 1904.

‘‘Sample of seed from two different localities in Sicily for the breeding experiments
of Doctor Townsend and Mr. Rittue, of this Devartment. No. 10629 was marked
‘I’ and No. 10630 was marked ‘II.’ No further information.’’ (Hairchild. )

10631. CA®ESALPINIA BREVIFOLIA. Algarobillo.

From New York. Receiy ed thru A. Klipstein & Co., 122 Pearl street, New
York, N. Y., March 28, 1904.

ce )

Pods of the tannin shrub ‘‘algarobillo.’’ This is a small tree found growing wild
on the foothills of the Andes in Chile. It'is said to occur in the driest portions of
the arid coast and to produce large quantities of pods very rich in tannin. Accord-
ing to Dr. Louis E. Levi, of the ‘Pfister & V ogel Leather Company, of Milwaukee,
Wis., ‘‘it is an excellent ‘tanning material, but gives a very light yellow color to the
leather, which is partially objectionable, ‘yet I think in mixtures with quebracho,
or the like, it would answer the purpose of the tanner. The same contains about 50
per cent of tannin. The tannin material has as yet not been used very much in the
United States on account of its objectionable color and easily fermentable properties
when in solution. I think thisis not very objectionable, as an experienced tanner
would be able to get around this fault.”

Mr. C. A. Spencer, importer and dealer in tanning materials, 183 Essex street,
Boston, Mass., says: ‘‘ Regarding the value of this material as a tanning agent, we
may say its use for the purpose is very limited. While it is very strong in tannin it
does not have the filling properties that make it a desirable material for the manu-
facture of leather, altho there isa limited quantity used in Great Britain and Europe,
but from the best information.we have been able to obtain, there are only about
1,000 tons yearly of this article available. As compared with other tanning mate-
rials grown in the United States, and with quebracho extract, gambier, ete., the price
is somewhat higher, which no "doubt accounts, to a certain ‘extent, for its limited
consumption. We formerly imported this article regularly, put the demand for it
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_ two consumers in this country of any size who are using the article in the manufac-
ture of what they call gambier extract.”’

> Mr. William H. Krug, of A. Klipstein & Co., 122 Pearl street, New York, N. Y.
says: ‘‘We are unable to give youa comparatiy e statement as to the value of this

{| material as compared with the other tanning materials you mention in your letter,

as it has been only very recently introduced in this country and has not received
more than a very limited application. We believe with you that algarobillo can no
doubt be successfully grown in some regions of the United States, and with the
growing scarcity of domestic tanning materials, its introduction should prove of

} considerable interest.”’

10632. PERILLA OCYMOIDES. Perilla.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company
April 25, 1904.

‘*Sent to replace the former quantity imported (see No. 9892), which failed to germi-
nate.”’ ( Fairchild.)

10633. QUERCUS CORNEA. Oak.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. S, T. Dunn, superintendent of the
Botanical and Afforestation Department. Received April 27, 1904.
‘“Acorns of an evergreen oak, said to be a very showy ornamental as grown on the
island of Hongkong, but interesting particularly as bearing acorns as hard shelled as
the nuts of the American hickory and which contain a kernel almost as sweet as the

_ sweetest Spanish chestnut. These acorns are sold in the markets of Canton and

Hongkong by the ton and are keenly relished not only by the Japanese but by
_ Europeans. Altho difficult to predict how hardy this species will be in America,
_ it is worthy of trial in all regions where citrus fruits can be grown.’’ (Fairchild. )

. 10634. STACHYS SIFBOLDII. Chinese artichoke.

From London, England. Presented by Mrs. Theo. K. Gibbs, Bethshan, Gibbs
avenue, Newport, R. I. Received April 29, 1904.

“These tubers are considered a great delicacy in France, where they are served in

_ the best restaurants and command a good price. They are said to be more delicate

} than potatoes and are certainly worthy of a permanent place among the new vegetables

of this country. They should be planted in rows a foot apart and 6 to 9 inches in
the row as soon as all danger from frost is past. They mature their tubers in October,
when they may be dug and stored in sand or earth in a cool place. They should be

| prepared by boiling, steaming, or roasting, and may be served either dry or with

melted butter. Fried with salad oil they are considered to be especially delicious.
Purchased by Mrs. Gibbs from Peter Barr, of London.” ( Fairchild.)

10635. PENTZIA VIRGATA. Karoobosch.

From Ward No. 3, Jansenyille, South Africa. Received thru Messrs. Lathrop
and Fairchild by arrangement with Dr. Charles P. Lounsbury and Mr. A. J.
Davison, of the Department of Agriculture, Cape Town, South Africa, May 2,
1904.

“This fodder composite is considered of such great value by the sheep and cattle
men of Cape Colony that a separate circular regarding it is being prepared. Itisa
low-growing, spreading bush which layers naturally when the tips of its branches
arch over and touch the ground. In the eastern provinces of Cape Colony, where
the rains occur in summer but where long, severe droughts are frequent, this Pentzia
is one of the most valuable of all the Karroo plants for fodder purposes. It is
especially good for sheep and goats, which eat it down almost to the ground. Tho
tested unsuccesstully in Australia, the plant is of such great value that it deserves a
thoro trial in the warmest parts of America and should be used in experiments on
resuscitation of the barren island ranges of Hawaii.” (Fairchild. )

10636 to 10669. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr. W. Gollan, superintendent of the
Government Botanical Garden, to replace plants that died in transit last year.
Received April 26, 1904.

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10636 to 10639—Continued.

Plants as follows (notes by Mr. Gollan):

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10636. Arbuthnot.

Something like Bombay Yellow, but a smaller fruit.
10637. Brindabani.

Medium-sized, green-colored fruit. (Quality only fair.
10638. Bombay Green.

Something like Bombay Yellow, but fruit green when ripe.
10639. Bombay Yellow.

The best mango here. Fruit of medium size and yellowish when ripe.

10640. Gopal Bhog.

Medium-sized fruit. Keeps well. Flavor good.
10641. Khapariah.

A longish, hooked, pointed fruit. Color yellow, shaded red.
10642. Salibunda.

A large fruit. Subacid flavor. Color greenish yellow.
106438. Strawherry.

A longish, hooked, pointed fruit. Flavor good.
10644. Calcuttia Amin.

A long fruit, hooked, pointed. Has a very thin stone. Flavor good.

10645. Fuizan.

A large, long fruit. Brownish green. Flavor good.
10646. Fijri Long.

A large, longish fruit. Ripens late. Dark green when ripe.
10647. Fijri Round.

Similar to above but of roundish shape.
10648. Hathi JShul.

A very large fruit. Flavor good.
10649. Kachmahua.

A small fruit, but of good flavor.
10650. Kakaria.

A large, long fruit. Dark green. (Good flavor.
10651. Langra Hardoi.

A medium-sized fruit. Ripens late. Pale yellow flesh. Very rich.
10652. Surkha.

A stringy kind, but of very good flavor.
10653. Tamancha.

A large fruit. Greenish yellow. Flavor good.
10654. Bhadauria.

A small, dark-green fruit. Ripens in September—October.
10655. Punia.

A medium-sized, stringy kind. Flavor very good.
10656. Kistaphal.

A large fruit. Flesh highly colored and of good flavor.

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10636 to 10639— Continued.
10657. Madras.
A small fruit. Stringy but of fine flavor.
10658. Romani.
A medium-sized fruit. Subacid, of very fine favor.
10659. Nucka.
A long, hooked, pointed fruit. Slightly stringy, but flavor good.
10660. Chickna.
A medium-sized fruit. Light yellow, of good flavor.
10661. Davy’s Favorite.
A long, thin fruit. Yellow, shaded red.
10662. Gola.
A large, round, yellow fruit, of very good flavor.
10663. Fyasee.
A medium-sized fruit, of subacid flavor. Good.
10664. Langra Large.
Similar to Langra Hardoi, but larger. Ripens late in August.
10665. Sundershah.
A long fruit. Stringy. Flavor peculiar and only liked by some people.
10666. Kala.
A longish-shaped fruit. Pale green. Free of stringiness. (Good.
10667. Sanduriah.
A small, long-shaped fruit. Stringy, but of fine flavor.
10668. Naji Hahadi Amin.
A medium-sized, dark-green fruit. Ripens late.
10669. Sharhati Black.

A large, round fruit. Dark green. Of very good flavor.

10670 to 10673. NEPHELIUM LITcHI and NEPHELIUM LONGANA.
Litchi and longan.

From Hing-hua, Fuhkien, China. Received thru Rey. W. N. Brewster, Methodist
Episcopal missionary, in the autumn of 1903.

Mr. Brewster says: ‘‘They were grafted probably some time in the year 1902.
The trees were not more than two years old, I think. With regard to the culture,
they are not propagated from the seed, but a ball of earth is tied around a joint of a
branch, and when it throws roots out into this ball the branch is cut off on the side
next to the trunk, and the little tree is planted. The trees are fertilized by night soil
about the time that they are blossoming and also later when the fruits begin to form.
When the leaves are too thick, as they generally are in the spring, there is severe
pruning done. After the buds are out, these are also thinned; after the blossoms
begin to form into fruit they are thinned again. This is very important in order to
make a perfect fruit. They must be kept entirely free from frost, and should be
planted in a deep soil, i. e., the soil should be soft down many feet below the sur-
face. The litchi blossoms early and matures the latter part of July. It is shaped
like a strawberry and has the strawberry color and appearance, only the skin is
rough and thick and brittle. The seed of the grafted variety is sharp pointed and
small, and shriveled up so that the meat is much more abundant than in the
ungrafted variety. The meat is white and juicy and a little tart. The /ongan (another
species of the same genus) ripens in September. It is round and smooth. It is
sweeter than the litchi, but the meat has very much the same appearance.

“The other fruit which I brought, the longan, is not a variety of the /itchi, but a

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36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. oa

distinct fruit, different in color and taste, and matures several weeks later in the
season. Many people think it is equal to, and some think it far superior to, the litehi.
It is cultivated in the same way as the latter, so far as I have observed.”’

10674. HorpdrUM TETRASTICHUM. Four-row barley. |

From Chicago, Ill. Received thru Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology,
May 3, 1904.

‘‘Minnesota barley which, according to Dr. Robert Wahl’s analysis, contains the .

unusual percentage of 15 to 16 per cent of protein. Doctor Wahl believes that this
variety should be experimented with in connection with the testing of low-protein,
two-rowed barleys. It is also of interest in connection with the experiments of Mr.
H. M. Cottrell, Odebolt, Iowa, on high nitrogen feeding barleys.’’ ( Hairchild. )

10675 to 10723.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Received thru Hon. Solomon Berliner, United —
States consul at Teneriffe, May 4, 1904. Transmitted thru the Secretary of |

State.

A collection of small samples of seeds, many of them indigenous to the Canary —

Islands, as follows:
10675. AsPpHODELUS RAMOSUS. 10701. GoNoOsPERMUM REVOLU-

TUM.

10676. ARTEMISIA ARGENTEA. ;

10677. BosEA YERVAMORA.

DUM.

10678. BysrropoGoN ORIGANI- 10703. Lavannute aeons

FOLIUS. ae
10679. CENTAUREA CALCITRAPA. 10704. Leucorpnin eters
10680. CINERARIA POPULIFOLIA MA.

ARGENTEA. 10705. Lorus CANARIENSIS FLO-
10681. CHRYSANTHEMUM FRUTE- RIBUNDA.

Bo: 10706. MrsemBryANTHEMUM
10682. CoNVOLVULUS ALTHAE- CRYSTALLINUM.

OTDES: 10707. OxrNOTHERA ROSEA.
10683. CoNVOLVULUS FLORIDUS. 10708. Panmranmeeeceenn
10684. CyrTIsus GLABRATUS. 10709. Prrrmrochenn nae
10685. CyTISUS. PALMENSIS. 10710. Pinustoueenmere
10686. DeELPHINIUM sTAPHISA- 10711. Procamavrenmume

GRIA.

DY

10687. DicrraLIs CANARIENSIS. 10712. PSORALEA BITUMINOSA.

10688. DRrRacaAENA DRACO. 10713. RANUNCULUS CANARIEN- ©

SIS.

10689. DracuNcuLus CANARIEN-
10714. RHAMNUS CRENULATA.

SIS.

10690. EcHium FORMOSUM. 10715. RHopocistus BERTHELO- —

ss TIANUS.
10691. EcHium sIMPLex. 10716. RB
‘5 UBIA FRUTICOSA.
10692. Ecurum stricrum.

10693. EvpHorBIA CANARIENSIS. 10717. RuMex LUNARIA.

10694. EvpHorBIA REGIS-JUBAE. 10718. SrMPERVIVUM TABULAE-_

10695. FervLa LINKIL. ROBE

10696. GALILEA JUNCRA.
10697. GeENISTA CANARIENSIS.

10719. SraTICE BRASSICAEFOLIA.

10720. STATICE PECTINATA.

10698. GeENISTA MONOSPERMA. 10721. Tamus EDULIS.
10699. GLADIOLUS SEGETUM. 10722. Tervucrrum Hyssoprroti- |
M.
10700. GoNOSPERMUM FRUTICO- ve q
SUM. 10723. VERBENA BONARIENSIS.

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10724. Victa rasa. Horse bean.

From Cairo, Egypt. Received thru Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khedivial Agricultural Society.

“Roots of this forage plant collected shortly before harvest time, dried in the
shade, and mailed in tin mailing cases. For Doctor Moore’s experiments in the
isolation of the micro-organism which causes the tubercles.’’ ( Fairchild.)

10725. MerpicaGo ORBICULARIS.

From Algeria.- Secured by Mr. Thomas H. Kearney in 1902. Turned over to
this office by Mr. C. 8S. Scofield on May 5, 1904, to be numbered and sent to
the Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., for propagation.

10726. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Helsingfors, Finland. Received thru Mr. C. T. Ward, Finnish Horticul-
tural Society, May 6, 1904.

_ Sample of timothy seed grown in Finland.

10727 to 10750.

From Monte, Grand Canary. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard. Received
May 6, 1904.

A collection of small samples of seeds of interesting plants growing in the Canary
Islands, as follows:

10727. ADENOCARPUS FRANKE- 10739. LrEvUCcOPHAE CANDIDISSI-
NIOIDES. MA.
10728. BoskeA YERVAMORA. 10740. MersemMBRYANTHEMUM

CRYSTALLINUM.
10729. BysTROPOGON ORIGANI-

FOLIUS. 10741. O£FNOTHERA ROSEA.
10730. CEDRONELLA- CANARIEN- 10742. PaARIeETARIA ARBOREA.
SIS. ;

10743. PrrRIPLOCA LAEVIGATA.
10731. CHRYSANTHEMUM FRUTE- ¥ 4

SCENS. 10744. RuHopocistus BERTHELO-
10732. CLETHRA ARBOREA. TIANUS.
10733. IsoLEPIS CANARIENSIS. 10745. Rusia FRvricosa.
10734. CyTISsus PALMENSIS. 10746. STaricE PECTINATA.
10735. Dr_PHINtuM sTAPHISA- 10747. Tamuvs EDULIS.

GRIA.

10748. TrucRIUuM MHYSSOPIFOLI-

10736. DIGITALIS CANARIENSIS. iN

10737. GaALILEA JUNCEA.

107388. GoNOSPERMUM REVOLU-
TUM. 10750. VERBENA BONARIENSIS.

10749. TrRIxsGO VERSICOLOR.

10751. FRAGARIA sp. Strawberry.

From Garrettsville, Ohio. Presented by the originator, Mr. George J. Streator,
for testing, on condition that no distribution is made. Received May 9, 1904.

Cardinal.

10752. ERvUM LENS. Lentil.

From Cairo, Egypt. Received thru Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khedivial Agricultural Society, May 6, 1904.

. Saida. ‘‘A yariety of an important crop grown extensively in Upper Egypt.”
( Fairchild. )
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10753. VICIA FABA. Horse bean. —

From Valetta, Maita. Received thru Dr. J. Borg, San Antonio Gardens, May

12, 1904.

Roots of a horse bean from the island of Malta, which, according to Doctor Borg,
were from plants already in pod. Doctor Borg remarks that the nodules are not so
plump as they were when the plant was just beginning to set fruit, and that the
roots came from the best bean-producing lands in Malta, lands entirely free from
orobanche, which is a bad weed in the bean fields and their worst enemy. ‘‘ But
for its ravages the bean would be the most profitable crop for agriculture.’’? (Borg. )

10754. HorbdrEUM TETRASTICHUM. Four-row barley.
Originally from the Agricultural Experiment Station at Madison, Wis. Received
thru the Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology, Chicago, Ill., May 9, 1904.

Oderbrucker. ‘A variety of barley which, upon analysis, proves to contain 15 per
cent of protein matter. Dr. Robert Wahl considers it essential that this type of
barley with high nitrogen content be experimented with for beer-making purposes,
and Mr. H. M. Cottrell, of Odebolt, Iowa, is interested in it as a type especially
adapted for feeding purposes.”’ (Fairchild. )

10755 and 10756. CapsicUM ANNUUM. Paprika pepper.

From Budapest, Hungary. Received thru Hon. Frank D. Chester, United
States consul at Budapest, May 4, 1904.

Seeds of the two varieties of paprika which were requested by the Botanical Drug
Company, of Bridgeport, Ala.
10755. Szeged rose. 10756. Hungarian.
From Szeged, Hungary. From near Debreczen, Hungary.
‘““It is worthy of note that the best varieties of paprika are not imported
into this country and that the highest priced, called ‘ Edelstiss,’ brings 6 crowns
a pound, while that generally imported into America is quoted at 1.65 crowns.

There would seem to be a chance for the paprika industry in America.”’
( Fairchild. )

10757 to 10958. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Biskra, Algeria. Purchased from Monsieur Colombo by correspondence
conducted by Mr. W. T. Swingle. Plants paid for by Mr. E. A. Bessey, who
superintended the packing and shipping to the United States. Received May
17, 1904.

10757 to 10882. Deglet Noor. From Ourlana oasis.

Among these palms there may be as many as four palms that are not Deglet
Noors, since four lost their numbers and were confused with this lot of Deglet
Noors. Nos. 10841, 10883, 10902, and 10904 are doubtful, and are probably
Deglet Noors. The varieties of these four misplaced suckers are as follows:
Tezerharit, Abd en noor, Sokria, and Iteema. These varieties are mostiy quite
unlike the Deglet Noor and can probably be recognized when the offshoots get
of some size.

10833. Deglet Beida. From Ourlana oasis.
10834. Deglet Beida. From Ourlana oasis.
10835. Deglet Beida. From Ourlana oasis.
10836. Tenaseen. From Ourlana oasis.
10837. Tenaseen. From Ourlana oasis.
108388. Tenaseen. From Ourlana oasis.
10839. Tezerharit. From Ourlana oasis.
10840. Tezerharit. From Ourlana oasis.

10841. (No label.)
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4 10757 to 10958—Continued.

10842. Oreloo. From Ourlana oasis.

10843. Oreloo. From Ourlana oasis.

10844. Oreloo. From Ourlana oasis.

10845. Sayba Boo Dra. From Ourlana oasis.
10846. Sayba Boo Dra. From Ourlana oasis.
10847. Sayba Boo Dra. From Ourlana oasis.
10848. Sayba Boo Dra. From Ourlana oasis.
10849. Tafazweent. From Ourlana oasis.
10850. Tafazweent. From Ourlana oasis.
10851. Tafazweent. From Ourlana oasis.
10852. Taoorkhet. From Ourlana oasis.
10853. Taoorkhet. From Ourlana oasis.
10854. Taoorkhet. From Ourlana oasis.
10855. Taty. From Ourlana oasis.

10856. Taty. From Ourlana oasis.

10857. Taty. From Ourlana oasis.

10858. Timjoohert. From Ourlana oasis.

10859. Timjoohert. From Ourlana oasis.
10860. Timjoohert. From Ourlana oasis.
10861. Temkhookh.. From Ourlana oasis.
10862. Temkhookh. From Ourlana oasis.
10863. Temkhookh. From Ourlana oasis
10864. Tuakadet. From Ourlana oasis.

10865. Takadet. From Ourlana oasis.

10866. Takadet. From Ourlana oasis.

10867. Taremoont. From Ourlana oasis.
10868. TZaremoont. From Ourlana oasis.
10869. Taremoont. From Ourlana oasis.

10870. Nakhelet Mzian. From Ourlana oasis.
10871. Nakhelet Mzian. From Ourlana oasis.
10872. Nakhelet Mzian. From Ourlana oasis.
10873. Adebet et Teen. From Ourlana oasis.
10874. Adebet et Teen. From Ourlana oasis.
10875. Adebet et Teen. From Ourlana oasis.
10876. Makelet el Leef. From Ourlana oasis.
10877. Makelet el Leef. From Ourlana oasis.
10878. Makelet el Leef. From Ourlana oasis.

10879. Nakhelet Feraoon. From Ourlana oasis.
10880. Nakhelet Feraoon. From Ourlana oasis.
10881. Nakhelet Feraoon. From Ourlana oasis.
10882. Abden Noor. From Ourlana oasis.
10883. (No label.)

10884. Abden Noor. From Ourlana oasis.

10885. Horra. From Fougala oasis.
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10757 to 10958— Continued.

10886.
10887.
10888.
10889.
10890.
10891.
10892.
10893.
10894.
10895.
10896.
10897.
10898.
10899.
10900.
10901.
10902.
10903.
10904.
10905.
10906.
10907.
10908.
10909.
10910.
10911.
10912.
10913.
10914.
10915.
10916.
10917.
10918.
10919.
10920.
10921.
10922.
10923.
10924.
10925.
10926.
10927.
10928.
10929.

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Horra. From Fougala oasis.
Horra. From Fougala oasis.
Rhazee. From Fougala oasis.
Rhazee. From Fougala oasis.
Rhazee. From Fougala oasis.
Toory. From Fougala oasis.
Toory. From Fougala oasis.
Toory. From Fougala oasis.
Oogbales. From Fougala oasis.
Oogbales. From Fougala oasis.
Oogbales. From Fougala oasis.
Sokria. From Biskra oasis.
Boo Halas. From Biskra oasis.
Sokria. From Biskra oasis.
Sokria. From Biskra oasis.
Sokria. From Biskra oasis.
(No label.)

Iteema. From Biskra oasis.
(No label. )

MW Kentishee Degla. From Biskra oasis.
MW Kentishee Degla. From Biskra oasis.

MW Kentishee Degla. From Biskra oasis.

Rethet Hafsia. From Biskra oasis.
Rethet Hafsia. From Biskra oasis.
Getara. From Biskra oasis.
Getara. From Biskra oasis.
Zoozia. Fron Biskra oasis.

Rethet Regaya. From Biskra oasis.
Retbet Regaya. From Biskra oasis.
Retbet Regaya. From Biskra oasis.
Mnooar (male). From Filiache oasis.
Retbet Haloo. From Filiache oasis.
Retbet Haloo. From Filiache oasis.
Retbet Haloo. From Filiache oasis.
Halooa. From Biskra oasis.
Halooa. From Biskra oasis.
Halooa. From Biskra oasis.

Zerza. From Biskra oasis.

Zerza. From Biskra oasis.

Zerza. Krom Biskra oasis.

Boo Halas. From Biskra oasis.
Boo Halas. From Biskra oasis.
Boo Halas. From Biskra oasis.
Khodry. From Biskra oasis.

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10757 to 10958—Continued.

: 10930. Khodry. From Biskra oasis.
10931. Khodry. From Biskra oasis.
10932. Lookzy. From Filiache oasis.
10933. Lookzy. From Filiache oasis.
10934. Rhazee. From Filiache oasis.
10935. Rhazee. From Filiache oasis.
10936. Rhazze. From Filiache oasis.
10937. Mnooar (male). From Filiache oasis.
10938. Mnooar (male). From Filiache oasis.
10989. Jteem Joher. From Filiache oasis.
10940. teem Joher. From Filiache oasis.
10941. Tteem Joher. From Filiache oasis.
10942. Gvondy. From Filiache oasis.
10943. Goondy. From-Filiache oasis.
10944. Goondy. From Filiache oasis.
10945. Lookzy. From Filiache oasis.
10946. Ahmar Msab. From Chetma oasis.
10947. Ahmar Msab. From Chetma oasis.
10948. Ahmar Msab. From Chetma oasis.
10949. Retbet Abdala. From Chetma oasis.
10950. Retbet Abdala. From Chetma oasis.
10951. Retbet Abdala. From Chetma oasis.
10952. Sokria. From Chetma oasis.
109538. Sokria. From Chetma oasis.
10954. Sokria. From Chetma oasis.
10955. Nesheen. From Chetma oasis.
10956. Nesheen. From Chetma oasis.
10957. Nesheen. From Chetma oasis.
10958. (No label.)

10959. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From New Orleans, La. Received thru the J. Steckler Seed Company (Limited).
Received May 10, 1904.

“Fruits of the commercial variety common in New Orleans markets.’’ ( Fairchild.)

10960. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.
From Tahiti. Received April 26, 1904.

““Seed of a fruit of a variety of mango brought by the captain of the steamer
Mariposa to San Francisco. The captain declares it to be a superior variety, very
free from fiber and very luscious. <A fruit of this variety was eaten by Mr. George W.
Oliver and he declares it an excellent variety. The captain says there are many
trees of this variety in Tahiti. Owing to its large sizeand freedom from fiber it may
prove valuable.’’ (Fairchild. )

10961. (Undetermined. )
From Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm. Received
May 5, 1904.

A small packet of flower seed. Flower described by Mr. Chisolm as follows: ‘‘ Per-
ennial blue flower, yellow center. Twelve inches to 20 inches. Blooms June, July,
August, December, January, and February. Desirable for bedding.”’

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10962. VICIA FABA. Horse bean.
From Tunis, Tunis. Received thru Mr. R. Gagey, Agricultural College, Tunis,
May 17, 1904. ;

“Roots of horse bean, dried in the shade, for material from which to secure the
micro-organism which forms the nitrogen-collecting nodules.’’ Fairchild.
to} to} fo)

10963. LILIUM NEILGHERRENSE. Neilgherry lily.

From Utakamand, India. Presented by Mr. H.F. Macmillan, curator, Royal
Botanic Garden, Peradeniya, Ceylon, thru Mr. Fairchild, May 20, 1904.

10964. GossyPIUM TOMENTOSUM. Cotton.

From Honclulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Jared G. Smith, special agent in
charge of the Agricultural Experiment Station, May 18, 1904.

10965. MUSA SAPIENTUM. Banana.

From Grand Canary, Canary Islands. Received thru Mr. Alaricus Delmard,
May 20, 1904.

‘‘Suckers of the so-called ‘Chinese’ banana, commonly grown in the Canary
Islands and shipped to England in large quantities. It is reported that this variety
of banana brings a higher price on the London market than the Jamaican or Central
American varieties.”? (airchild. )

10966. LiLiuM PHILIPPINENSE. Lily.
From Manila, P. I. Received from Mr. Elmer D. Merrill, botanist of the
Bureau of Government laboratories, Manila, thru Capt. George P. Ahern, May
28, 1904.
‘* Benguet lily, introduced especially for experiments in hybridizing lilies.””? ( Fair-
child. )

10967. FuURCRAEA FOETIDA.
From Port Luis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. John W. Holway, United States
vice-consul, to Mr. L. H. Dewey. Received May 10, 1904.
‘‘My principal object in introducing them is to determine whether there is any
difference between Porto Rico ‘maguey’ and Mauritius ‘alser vert.’’’ ( Dewey.)

10968. MAGNOLIA PUMILA. Magnolia.

From Canton, China. Presented by Mr. Thomas Griffith. Received May 23,

1904.

‘*Plants of an ornamental known in Canton as‘ Yei-hap.’ Said by Captain Berna-
dou, of the United States Navy, to be a great favorite among the Chinese, the flowers,
which are fragrant, being used for boutonnieres. Occasionally cultivated in the
South.”? (Fairchild. )

10969 to 10974.
isn by Mr. Frederick Cramer, thru Dr. L. O. Howard. Received May
10969. (Undetermined.) : Cactus.
From the City of Mexico, Mexico.

‘“A low-growing species of cactus, the small berry-like cactus fruit of which
is said to be edible.” Probably comes from Michoacan.”’ (Fairchild.)
10970. CrrRUS AURANTIUM. Orange.

From Atotonilco, State of Jalisco, near Guadalajara, Mexico.

Telon. Said to be the very best seedling orange raised in southern Mexico.
‘Like a lemon but round like an apple. Sweet tasting.’ (Fairchild. )
10971.

From the City of Mexico, Mexico.

A collection of seeds secured by Mr. Cramer from all over Mexico, mostly
of ornamental flowers, shrubs, and trees.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 43

10969 to 10974—Continued.

10972. (Undetermined. )
From Guadalajara, Mexico.

° Seeds of a medicinal plant.
10973. CICER ARIETINUM. Chick-pea.
From Mexico.
10974. CICER ARIETINUM. Chick-pea.
- From Jalisco.

‘““Grown on dry, arid lands in the hotter portions of Mexico without irriga-
tion. The weevils which attack this chick-pea are said to be injurious to other
cereals. These seed should be carefully fumigated. Raised in Mexico on
heavy, dry, black soil.”’ (Fairchild. )

10975. CASTILLA sp. (‘).

From Chiapas, Mexico. Presented by Mr. James Maunder, thru Dr. L. O.
Howard. Received May 23, 1904.

Mr. Maunder considers this a valuable variety.

10976 and 10977.

From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. Luis Sodiro, 8. J., a botanist and stu-
dent of Ecuador agriculture. Received May 25, 1904.

10976. FeEstruca PABULARIS. 10977. PoaA MULALENSIS.

‘Mr. Sodiro remarks that Nos 10976 and 10977 are some of the most remarkable
forage grasses of the mountain region of Ecuador. They are likely to prove of value
in certain portions of this country.’’ (Fairchild. )

10978. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Guatemala. Presented by Hon. Alfred A. Winslow, consul-general,
Guatemala, Central America. Received May 23, 1904.

10979 to 10999.

From Hsi-an, China: Presented by Mr. W. W. Simpson in exchange for seeds
of American vegetables sent him in December, 1903. Received May 23, 1904.

Seed as follows:

10979. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp.
10980.
A mixture, but labeled ‘‘ Parsley.”’

10981. Brassica PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.
10982. BRassICA ALBA. White mustard.
109838. BRAssICA ALBA. White mustard.
10984. BRaAssICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.
10985. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
10986. Pisum sp. \ Pea.
10987. PISsUM SATIVUM. Pea.
10988. ALtIuM cEPA. Onion.
10989. BETA VULGARIS. Beet.
10996. RaPpHANUS SATIVUS. Spring radish.
10991. Victa FaBA. Broad bean.
10992. TrRITICUM VULGARE. Winter wheat.

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44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

10979 to 10999—Continued.
10993. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM. Fenugreek.
10994. BRasSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.
10995. ApriuM GRAVEOLENS. Celery?
10996. Lacruca saTIVa. Lettuce.
10997. BRassICA PE-TSATI. Pe-tsai cabbage.
10998. Lacruca saATIVa. Lettuce.
~ 10999. Lacruca saTIva. Lettuce.

11000. PHLEUM PRATENSE. | Timothy.

From Tokyo, Japan. Received from Mr. T. Watase, president of the Tokyo
Plant, Seed, and Implement Company, thru Dr. Oscar Loew, Imperial Uni-
versity, Tokyo, May 31, 1904.

‘Seed from Hakkaido, the northern island of Japan.’’ —( Fairchild.)

11001. NIcoTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Secured thru Dr. Horace M. Lane, president of the . |

Mackenzie College. Received May 23, 1904.
Criolo.

11002. PANCRATIUM sp.

From Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by. Mr. Federico Chisolm.
Received June 6, 1904.

11003. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Biskra, Algeria. Received thru Monsieur Colombo by Mr. E. F.
Chumard, of Imperial, Cal., Mr. E. A. Bessey, of this Department, acting as
agent in the transaction, the previous correspondence having been conducted
by Mr. Walter T. Swingle.

Deglet Noor.

11004 to 11009.

From Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, June
15, 1904.
A collection of native Mexican seeds and bulbs as follows:

11004. PsipIUM MOLLE. Guayabilla.
Strawberry-flavored guayabillas.

11005. PsrtpIumM MOLLE. Guayabilla.
From fruits having at least four distinct flavors.

11006. SpoNnDIAS PURPUREA. Ciruela.

11007. SponDIAS PURPUREA. Ciruela.

11008. Litium gp. (?). Scarlet lily.

11009. (Unidentified. )

11010 to 11017.
From Sepacuite, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. O. F. Cook, June 6, 1904.

11010. ANANAsS SATIVUS. Pineapple.

A spiny-leaved pineapple peculiar to this immediate neighborhood, where it
grows and ripens-at a higher and cooler elevation than any other sort. The
leaves are very broad and drooping, giving a very characteristic appearance.
The flesh is yellow, and of moderately good quality, inferior to the best hot-
country sorts, but better than the latter when grown in these humid highlands.
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11010 to 11017—Continued.
11011. ANANAS saTIvus. Pineapple.
A smooth yariety, not native here. Perhaps the Smooth Cayenne.
11012 to 11017. CHAMAEDOREA spp. Palm.
A collection of small palms which will be identified later.

11018. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From Toledo, Ohio. Received thruS. W. Flower & Co., June 10, 1904.

11019. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike.
From Toledo, Ohio. Received thru 8. W. Flower & Co., June 10, 1904.

11020. PrRUNUs sp. Plum.
From Moody, Ala. Received thru Mr. D. 8. Jones, June 9, 1904.
Yanner. ‘‘Bud sticks of a variety of wild plum which, according to Mr. Jones,

ripens in Alabama about September 10. Ii house ripened the plums resemble in
taste the Wild Goose, but are meatier. When taken from the tree they are bitter,
but when mellowed they are excellent. This isa wild sort, probably of the family
of the Wild Goose, and ripening so late that they are considered valuable for culinary
purposes. Altho possibly known to other nurserymen, Mr. Jones does not find them
cataloged by any nursery firm. The fruits are medium in size, deep red in color,
and they are peculiarly free from disease, seldom being attacked by the curculio.”’
(Fairchild.)

11021 to 11033.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub. Received June 15, 1904.
As follows:
11021. CaALoPHYLLUM HASSKARLII.
11022. CALOPHYLLUM KUNSTLERI LONGIFOLIUM.
11028. CALOPHYLLUM SPECTABILE.
11024. CaLoPHYLLUM SPECTABILE CERAMICUM.
11025. CALoPHYLLUM SPECTABILE MIQUELLI.
11026. CaALoPHYLLUM VENULOSUM.
11027. GARCINIA DIOICA.
11028. GARCINIA DULCIS PYRIFORMIS.
11029. GaARCINIA DULCIS SYLVESTRIS.
11080. GaArcINIA FUSCA.
11081. GaARCINIA LOURETRI.
11082. GaRcINIA XANTHOCHYMUS.
11038. Mersua FERREFA.

11034. PRUNUS CERASUS. Cherry.
From Moscow, Russia. Received thru Mr. E. A. Bessey, June 15, 1904.

Vladimir. Two-year-old trees (seedlings) of this resistant variety of cherry from
the trial gardens of Immer & Son, Moscow.

11035 to 11038. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Received thru Dr. Horace M. Lane, president of the
Mackenzie College, June 9, 1904.

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11035 to 11038—Continued.

Seed of four varieties of tobacco commonly grown in Brazil, as follows:

11035. Americano fino.

Grown in the interior of Bahia. The original stock probably came from the
United States.

11036. Bahiano.

A native variety grown in Bahia, from which the celebrated Bahia leaf is
made.
11037. Santa Cruz.

A native tobacco grown in Rio Grande do Sul. This sort is highly esteemed.
11038. Turco.

Grown around Sao Paulo for many years. The variety is of Asiatic origin.

11039 to 11119.

From Abyssinia, Africa. Received thru Hon. Robert P. Skinner, commissioner

of the United States to Abyssinia, June 3, 1904.

‘“\ collection of seeds made for Mr. Skinner, under his direction, by M. Eugéne
Carette Bouvet, of the Diré-Daoua, Voie de Djibouti, Cote Francaise des Somalis.
This collection represents, in the main, crops cultivated by the Abyssinians.’’ ( Fair-

child) .

11039. Triticum DURUM. 11067. “ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
11040. Horpevm sp. 11068. Ricinus sp.

11041. Horpbevm sp. 11069. RicrNus sp.

11042. Horpevum sp. 11070. Ricinus sp.

11043. Horpevum sp. 11071. Rucrnus sp.

11044. HorpdeEvm sp. 11072. Ricrnus sp.

11045. Gossypium sp. 11073. Ricinus sp.

11046. Gossypium sp. 11074. VIGNA SINENSIS.
11047. Gossypium sp. 11075. VIGNA SINENSIS.
11048. Gossypium sp. 11076. VIGNA SINENSIS.
11049. Triticum sp. 11077. CoRIANDRUM SATIVUM.
11050. Triticum sp. 11078. Correa sp.

11051. Trivicum sp. 11079. Linum UsITATISSIMUM.
11052. Triticum sp. 11080. ErvuM LENs.

11053. Triticum sp. 11081. Brassica OLERACEA.
11054. Triticum sp. 11082. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
11055. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. 11083. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
11056. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. 11084. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
11057. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. - 11085. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
11058. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. 11086. (Unidentified. )
11059. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. 11087. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-

11060. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. eee RO Ui

11088. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-

11061. ANDROPOGON §s JM.
NDROPOGON SORGHU Ghaneuie

11062. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. 11089. (Unidentified. )
11063. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. 11090. Vaceeneeeet
11064. ANDROPOGON sORGHUM. 1 109% (Wace
11065. ANDROPOGUN SORGHUM. 11092. (Unidentified. )
11066. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. 11093. GUIZOTIA OLEIFERA.

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— 11039 to 11119—Continued.

11094. Triticum DicoccuM. 11107. GuiIzoTIA OLEIFERA.
11095. CicER ARIETINUM. 11108. Capsicum FRUTESCENS.
11096. LeEpipiumM sativum. 11109. CrckR ARIETINUM.
11097. Pisum sativum. 11110. Cicer ARIETINUM.
11098. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. 11111. Pisum sp.

11099. Triticum DURUM. 11112. Pisum sp.

11100. ELEUSINE CORACANA. 11113. Linum vsiratissimum.
11101. CorIANDRUM SATIVUM. 11114. CENTAUREA sp.

11102. Victa FABA. 11115. CarrHamus TINCTORIUS.
11108. Victa FABA. 11116. HorpbeEvm sp.

11104. (Unidentified. ) 11117. ERaGrostiIs ABYSSINICA.
11105. Ervyum Lens. 11118. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA.

11106. Zra Mays. 11119. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.

11120 to 11127.
From Santa Barbara, Cal. Received thru Dr. F. Franceschi, June 20, 1904.

A collection of plants for experimental work carried on in cooperation with
Prof. Haven Metcalf, of the South Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station,
Clemson, 8. C.

11120. PassIFLORA CORRULEA. 11124. PassirtoRA ACERIFOLIA.
11121. PaAssIrFLORA EDULIS. 11125. PassirLoRA LIGULARIS.
11122. PassiFLORA PFORDII. 11126. PassirtorRa ALATA.
11123. PassIFLORA MANICATA. 11127. TaAcsonIaA EXONIENSIS.
11128. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Fayum, Egypt. Received thru Mr. H. A. Rankin, of the Egyptian Market
Company (Limited), June 21, 1904.

Wahi. z

11129 to 11236.

Miscellaneous seed on hand July 1, 1904. Numbered to facilitate the keeping of
record of distribution.

11129. AGROPYRON TENERUM. Slender wheat-grass.
From Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.

111380. AGRosTIS ALBA. Redtop.
11131. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS. Johnson grass.
111382 to 11186. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM. Sorghum,
11132. Colman. 111385. Kansas Orange.
111338. Amber. 11136. Collier.
11134. Folger.
11137. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.
White.
11138. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Milo.
White.
11139. ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM. Sweet vernal grass.

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11129 to 11236—Continued.

11140. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

11141. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS. Tall meadow oat-grass.
11142. ATRIPLEX SEMIBACCATA. Saltbush.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Spanish. Received March 25, 1904.

Received from the California Experiment Station.

111438. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS. Tall meadow oat-grass.

11144 to 11151. Avena sativa. Oat.
11144. Banner. 11148. Green Mountain.
11145. Burt. 11149. Hopetown.
11146. California White. 11150. Improved American.
11147. Dakota Gray. 11151. Swiss White.

11152 to 111638. Bera vuiGcaris. : Sugar beet.

97

11152. Kleinwanzleben.
From Utah Sugar Refining Company, Lehi, Utah. (Seed Lab. No.

12846. )

11158. Kleinwanzleben.

From H. C. & J. B. Agnew, Agnew, Cal. (Seed Lab. No. 12848. )
11154.

From E. H. Morrison, Fairfield, Wash. (Seed Lab. No. 13007. )
11155. Kleinwanzleben Nachzucht.

From H. Bennecke & Son, Germany.
11156.

From the Alma Sugar Company, Alma, Mich.
ala ala ra

From France.
11158. Kleinwanzleben.
11159. Mangel-wurzel.
11160. Kleinwanzleben. (Michigan grown.)

From Pennsylvania Sugar Refinery.
11161. Hoerning’s Improved Kleinwanzleben Special Elite.
11162.

From Utah Sugar Company, Lehi, Utah. Crop of 1901. (Seed Lab.
No. 12756. ) ;

11163.
From H. C. & J. B. Agnew, Agnew, Cal. (Seed Lab. No. 12790.)
11164. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Broom corn.

Tennessee Evergreen.

11165. Brassica NAPUs. : Rape.
Dwarf Essex.

11166. Bromus INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass.

11167. ‘Bromus UNIOLOIDES. Rescue grass.
From J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt street, New York, N. Y.

11168. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. German millet.

11169. CaprIoLA DACTYLON. 5 Bermuda grass.

11170. CicrR ARIETINUM. Chick-pea.

te ote Ne 4 Di Bee ee eee co ee ee ces

wt. —

F 11129 to 11236—Continued.

11171. Dactyiis GLOMERATA.
11172. EucHLAENA MEXICANA.

11174. Frstuca ELATIOR.
11175. FrsrucA HETEROPHYLLA.
11176. Festuca ovina.
11177. Festuca PRATENSIS.
11178. Fersruca RUBRA.
11179. GLYCINE HIsPIDA.

Early Black.
11180. GtycrINeE HISPIDA.

Yellow.

11187. (No label.)
11188. King.
11191. HELIANTHUS ANNUUS.

11192. HorprUM VULGARE.

No. 105.)
11198. HorpbruM vULGARE.

11194. Laruyrus sriPpuLARIs.
11195. Larxyrus AZUREUS.
11196. LaruHyrus coccINEUus.
11197. LarvrxHyrus sATIvus.

11198. lLarnHyrus satTivus.-
11199. Laruyrus sativus.
11200. LatTHyRus TINGITANUS.

11201. LeEsprpEza sTRIATaA.
11202. Lotium rraticum.
11203. LoLium PERENNE.
11204. Lorus corNIcuLatus.
7217—No. 97—07——4

11173. FaGorpyruM ESCULENTUM.

11181 to 11186. GossyPiuM BARBADENSE.
11181. Mit Afifi. (Plant Breeding No. 56.)
11182. Jannovitch. (Plant Breeding No. 63.)
11183. <Ashmuni. (Plant Breeding No. 59.)
11184. Mit Afifi. (Plant Breeding No. 55.
11185. Ashmuni. (Plant Breeding No. 62
11186. Ashmuni. (Plant Breeding No. 61.)

11187 to 11190. GossyPpium sp.

Received from the Division of Chemistry in 1901.

From C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 49

Orchard grass.
Teosinte.

Buckwheat.

Tall fescue.
Various-leafed fescue.
Sheep’s fescue.
Meadow fescue.

_ Red fescue.

Soy bean.

Soy bean.

Egyptian cotton.

Cotton.
11189. vers.
11190. Upland.
Sunflower.
Barley.

Manchurian. From the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. (Minn.

Barley.

Tennessee Winter. From the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station.

Bitter vetch.
Bitter vetch.

Received from C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal.

Bitter vetch.

From Agricultural Experiment Station, Berkeley, Cal.

Tangier scarlet pea.

Japan clover.
Italian rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Bird’s-foot trefoil.

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS

11129 to 11236—Continued.

IMPORTED.

11205. Lupinus AFFInis. Blue lupine "
11206. Lupinus ANGUSTIFOLIUS. Blue lupine.
11207. Luprnus Lurevs. Yellow lupine.
11208. MepicaGo DENTICULATA. Bur clover.
11209. Mepicaco sativa. Alfaifa. |
11210. Mepicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
11211. Menpicaeéo sativa. Alfalfa.

Turkestan. From Henry Nungesser & Co., New York, N. Y.
11212. Metrftorus ALBA. Sweet, or Bokhara, clover.
11213. Muvcwuna vtI.is. Velvet bean.
11214. PerNNISETUM TYPHOIDEUM. Pearl millet. —
11215. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy. .
11216. Pisum ARVENSE. Canada field pea.
11217. Poa pRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.
11218. S&ecCALE CEREALE. Rye.
11219. SecaLe CEREALE. Rye. —

Winter. :
11220. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Hungarian grass. g
11221. TrRIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem. ©

From C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal.
11222. TriFoLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike.
11223. TrRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.
11224. TriIroLiuM PRATENSE. Red clover. |
11225. TrrIroLiuM REPENS. White clover. 3
11226 to 11229. Triticum vULGARE. Wheat. 3

11226. Zimmerman. 11228. Preston (Spring).
11227. Budapest. 11229. Turkey.
From the Agricultural Experiment Station, Manhattan, Kans.

11230. ViIcIA BITHYNICA.
11231. Victa FULGENS. Scarlet vetch.
11232. VicrlA NARBONNENSIS. Narbonne vetch.
112838. VicrA saTIva. Common vetch.
11234. Vicia vILbosa. Hairy vetch.
11235. Victa vILiosa. Hairy vetch.

Inoculated April 16, 1904.
11236.

Warren. From Professor Newman,
Fayetteville, Ark.

VIGNA SINENSIS.

11237 to 11251. Beta VULGARIS.

Seed from 1903 crop remaining on hand July 1, 1904, after the distribution made
Previous distribution recorded under these numbers.

by Mr. J. E. W. Tracy.
11237. Kleinwanzleben.

From Klein Wanzleben Sugar Company, Klein Wanzleben,

(Tracy’s No. 12853. )
11238. Schreiber’s Specialitat.

From G. Schreiber & Sons, Nordhausen, Germany.

97

Cowpea.
Agricultural Experiment Station,

Sugar beet. _

Germany.

(Tracy’s No. 12854.)

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. ol

11237 to 11251 —Continued.
11239. From Lehi Sugar Company, Lehi, Utah. (Tracy’s No. 12856. )

11240. Elite Kleinwanzleben.
From the Empire Sugar Company, Lyons, N. Y. Originally from Dippe
Brothers, Quedlinburg, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12857.)

11241. Kleinwanzleben.
From the Empire Sugar Company, Lyons, N. Y. Originally from Kuhn
& Co., Naarden, Holland. (Tracy’s No. 12858. )

11242. Kleinwanzleben.
From the Empire Sugar Company, Lyons, N-. Y. Originally from F. Heine,
Hadmersleben, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12859.)

112438. Kleinwanzleben.
From the American Beet Sugar Company, Grand Island, Nebr. (Tracy’s
No. 12860. )

11244. Kleinwanzleben.
From the Sanilac Sugar Refining Company, Croswell, Mich. Originally
from Orro Hoerning, Eisleben, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12862.)

11245. Kleinwanzleben.
From the Sanilac Sugar Refining Company, Croswell, Mich. Originally
from Henry Mette, Quedlinburg, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12863. )

11246. Jaensch Victrix.
From the Sanilac Sugar Refining Company, Croswell, Mich. Originally
from Gustav Jaensch, Aschersleben, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12864.)

11247. Knauer’s Mangold.
From the Sanilac Sugar Refining Company, Croswell, Mich. Originally
from M. Knauer, Grobers, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12765. )

11248. Aderstadt.
From the Sanilac Sugar Refining Company, Croswell, Mich. Originally
from M. Knauer, Grobers, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12866. )

11249. Kleinwanzleben.

From the Menominee River Sugar Refining Company, Menominee, Mich.
Originally from the Klein Wanzleben Sugar Factory, Klein Wanzleben,
Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12867.)

11250. Elite Kleinwanzleben.
From the Menominee River Sugar Refining Company, Menominee, Mich.
F Originally from Otto Bruenstedt, Schladenam-Hartz, Germany. (Tracy’s
No. 12868.)

11251. Elite Kleinwanzleben. :
From Menominee River Sugar Refining Company, Menominee, Mich.
Originally from C. Braune, Biendorf, Germany. (Tracy’s No. 12869.)

11252 to 11258.

Plants and seeds presented to or secured by Mr. P. H. Dorsett for planting at the
Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.
11252. JUGLANS CALIFORNICA X QUERCUS (?).
Presented by Mr. 8. M. Desher, Garden Grove, Cal.
‘“This is one of a number of trees from a planting made for grafting stock
about two years ago.”’ (Dorsett. )
11253. JUGLANS NIGRA. Black walnut.
Nuts from Mr. Ewing D: Johnson’s farm, near Rockbridge, southeast of
Columbia, Mo.
11254. Hicorta sp. Hickory.
Small hickory nuts from Mr. Ewing D. Johnson’s farm, near Rockbridge,
southeast of Columbia, Mo. Secured in February, 1904.
11255. Amyapa.us hyb. Peach almond.
Seeds from G. W. H. fruit ranch. Received October 22, 1903.
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52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

11252 to 11258—Continued.

11256. Huicorta sp. Hickory.
Large hickory nuts from Wolfskill Ranch, Yolo County, Cal. Received

October 10, 1903.
11257. JvuGLANS CINEREA. Butternut.
Nuts from Wolfskill Ranch, Yolo County, Cal. Received October 25, 1903.

11258. CerpRUS LIBANI. : Cedar of Lebanon. —

Seed from an avenue of trees near Pasadena, Cal. Presented by Mr. C. R. —

Lukins, Pasadena, Cal.

11259 to 11262.

From Hacienda ‘‘La Trinidad,’’ Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. Presented by —

Mr. Federico Chisolm. Received June 24, 1904.

A collection of unidentified Mexican bulbs.

11263. (GoOsSYPIUM HERBACEUM. Cotton.

From Valetta, Malta. Presented by Dr. Giovanni Borg. Received June 20, 1904.

Maltese. ‘‘Seed of the old Maltese cotton, which, according to Doctor Borg, has —
been cultivated in Malta since the times of the Phoenicians, three thousand years —
ago. This is an early-ripening sort, maturing its bolls in August or September. It —

is a very hardy sort, of low habit, and flowers and sets with bolls when quite young.
Doctor Borg says it should be sown rather thick and that it is a very productive
sort. The fiber is rather short, altho very strong and elastic. Introduced as of

possible use in the experiments against the boll weevil because of its early-ripening —

habit.’’ ( Fairchild.)

11264 to 11268.
From Geneya, Idaho. Received thru. Mr. F. W. Boehme, June 23, 1904.

A collection of grains adapted to high altitudes, as follows:

11264. Horprum VULGARE. Barley.
Beardless.

11265. HorprEuM VULGARE. Barley.
Beardless and hull-less.

11266. Triticum VULGARE. Wheat.
Spring wheat.

11267. Linum usIraTissIMuM. Flax.

11268. SeEcALE CEREALE. Rye.

Spring rye.

11269. HypHarNE CRINITA. Doum palm.
From Upper Egypt.. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, June 15, 1904.

‘*Botanically this is one of the most interesting palms in the world, as, unlike almost
all others, it has a branching stem. It is suited to a frostless and exceptionally dry

>, ee

sil Bi dil

ee

eo eee ee”

region and may succeed in the warmest and driest portions of this country. The ~

fruits, which are produced in large clusters, are used for food by the poorer classes,
the part eaten being the fibrous, mealy husk, which tastes something like ginger-

bread, and for this reason is called the ‘‘gingerbread tree”? of Egypt. A drink —
called ‘‘coca”’ is also made from this fibrous husk and the large, yellowish brown, —

beautifully polished fruits of this palm.” (Kearney. )

11270 to 11274.

From Jalapa, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Frank N. Meyer to Mr. G. W. Oliver.

Received June 23, 1904.
Seeds of five wild Mexican plants, mostly unidentified.
97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 53

11275. Mepicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
From Chicago, Ill. Received thru the Albert Dickinson Company, June 28, 1904.

(Ordered by sample ‘‘Cabin.”’ )

11276. TriroLium REPENS. White clover.
From Chicago, Ill. Received thru the Albert Dickinson Company, June 28, 1904.

(Ordered by sample ‘‘ Boil.’’ )

11277 to 11341. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Orléansville, Algeria. Received thru Yahia ben Kassem, July 5, 1904.
Sixty-five date palms, all from the Mzab oasis.

11277. Deglet Noor. 11310. Kerboosh.
11278. Deglet Noor. 113811. Kerboosh.
11279. Deglet Noor. 11812. Tafazween.
11280. Rhars. 113138. Tafazween.
11281. Rhars. 11314. Tafazween.
11282. Rhars. 11315. Timjoohert.
112838. Hamraya. 11316. Timjoohert.
11284. Hamraya. 11317. Timjoohert.
11285. Hamraya. 11818. Timpoohert.
11286. Tadala. 11319. Timjoohert.
11287. Tadala. 113820. Timjoohert.
11288. Tadala. 11321. Timjoohert.
11289. Tadala. 11322. Timjoohert.
11290. Tadala. 11323. Timjoohert.
11291. Tadala. — 113824. Timjoohert.
11292. Tadala. 11325. Timjoohert.
11293. Tadala (?). 11826. Tamzoohart.
11294. Bent Kebala. 113827. Tamzoohart.
11295. Bent Kebala. 11328. Taoorarhet.
11296. Bent Kebala. 11329. Taoorarhet.
11297. Bent Kebala. 11330. Tuaoorarhet.
11298. Bent Kebala. 11381. Lazerza.
11299. Bent Kebala. 11332. Tazeza’ oot.
11300. Bent Kebala. 11383. Tazeza’ oot.
11301. Bent Kebala. 113384. Tazeza oot.
11302. <A’ Ooshet. 113835. Toojat.
113038. <A’ Ooshet. 11336. Toojat.
11304. <A’ Ooshet. 113837. Toojat.
11305. <Kseba. 11338. Sebaa Loosif.
11806. Kseba. 11389. Sebaa Loosif.
11307. Kseba. 11340. (No label.)
11308. Kerboosh. 11341. Tazaga at.

11809. Kerboosh.

11342. N&rPHELIUM LITCHI. Litchi.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Received July 2, 1904.
OG

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. Aen

11343. GossyPIUM BARBADENSE. : Cotton, —

From Valetta, Malta. Presented by Dr. Giovanni Borg. Received July 5, 1904,

“An Egyptian variety which Doctor Borg has been trying to improve on the
island of Malta. Introduced for the experiments in connection with the boll
weevil.” (Fairchild. )

11344. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea.
From West Branch, Mich. Received thru Edw. E. Eyans Seed Company, July —
8, 1904.

Michigan Favorite. Said by Mr. Evans to be the earliest sort known; ripens seed —
every year in Michigan.

11345 to 11353.
From Guerrero, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, July 9, 1904.

Native Mexican bulbs, not identified.

11354. Correa sp. Coffee. —

From Abyssinia, Africa. Presented by Hon. Robert P. Skinner, American
consul-general at Marseille, France. Received July 11, 1904. |

Harrar. Probably a wild variety from Abyssinia.

11355 to 11368. BrETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

Seed from 1903 crop remaining on hand July 1, 1904, after the distribution made
by Mr. J. E. W. Tracy. Previous distribution recorded under these numbers.

11355. Schreiber’s Specialitit.
From the Menominee Sugar Refining Company, Menominee, Mich. Orig- |
nay from G. Schreiber & Sons, Nordhausen, Germany. (Tracy’s No. —
11356. Kleinwanzleben.
From H.C. & J. B. Agnew, Agnew, Cal. (Tracy’s No. 12871.)
11357. Kleinwanzleben. ;
From Metz & Co., Streglitz, near Berlin, Germany.
11358. From M. Knauer, Grobers, Germany. Marked 7300.
11359. From M. Knauer, Grobers, Germany. Marked 7301.
11860. Kleinwanzleben.
From Carl Schobert & Co.
11861. Elite Kleinwanzleben.
‘From G. Schreiber & Sons, Nordhausen, Germany.
11862. K leinwanzleben.

From E. H. Morrison, Fairfield, Wash. Purchased in 1902 for the Congres-
sional seed distribution.

11363. Kleinwanzleben.

From E. H. Morrison, Fairfield, Wash. ( Tracy’s No. 12855. )
11364. Kleinwanzleben.

From C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal. (Tracy’s No. 12861.)
11365. (Tracy’s No. 12844.) 11367. (Tracy’s No. 12849. )
11366. (Tracy’s No. 12847. ) 11368. (Tracy’s No. 12850.)

it

We)

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 5)

11369. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From the Government Botanic Gardens, Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr.
Robert Anderson, Lansdowne, Pa., for propagation. Received February 25,
1904.

Buds of the Langra mango.

11370 and 11371.

Seed on hand July 1, 1904, numbered for convenience of recording distribution.

11370. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea.
Tron. From Mr. T. 8. Williams, Monetta, 8. C.
11371. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. : Sorghum.

Early Amber.. From Mr. Seth Kenney, Morristown, Minn.

11372 to 11477. Viris sp. Grape.

From Thomery, France. Received thru EK. Salomon & Sons, and shipped direct to
Niles, Cal.

11372. Rupestris Martin.

11373. Riparia Grand Glabre < Aramon-Rupestris 4110.
11374. Pinot * Rupestris 1305.

11375. Rupestris de Semis 81-2.

11876. Mourvedre & Rupestris 1202.
11377. Riparia France.

11378. Rupestris * Berlandieri 3801-37-152.
11379. Monticola « Riparia 18804.
11380. Monticola « Riparia 18815.
11881. Chasselas < Berlandieri 41 B.
11382. Cabernet * Rupestris Ganzin 33 A.
11383. Bouwrisquou « Rupestris 4306.
11384. Monticola * Riparia 18808.
11385. Rupestris « Berlandiert 301 A.
11386. Riparia * Rupestris-Aramon-Jaeger 201.
11887. Riparia < Berlandiert 161-49.
11388. Riparia « Rupestris 3306.

11389. JVirala.

11390. Bourisquow x Rupestris 3907.
11891. Berlandieri « Riparia 420 A.
11392. Rupestris <x Berlandieri 219 A.
11393. Bourisquou « Rupestris 109-4.
11394. Bourisquou « Rupestris 4308.
11395. Viala « Riparia.

11396. Berlandieri X Riparia 420 B.
11897. Rupestris X Riparia 1615.

11398. Riparia du Colorado.

11399. Riparia « Rupestris 101-14.
11400. Berlandieri Riparia 33 E. M.

11401. Rupestris < Riparia 108-16. .
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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. .

11372 to 11477—Continued.

11402. Berlaundieri Lafont No. 9.

11408. Alicante Bouschet « Riparia 141 A.
11404. <Aramon & Rupestris Ganzin 9. :
11405. Aestivalis-Calicola * Riparia-Rupestris 554-6.
11406. Berlandieri No. 1.

11407. Berlandieri No. 2.

11408. Berlandieri * Riparia 157-11.

The following vines were received at Niles, April 11, 1904:

11409. Cordifolia « Riparia 127-1 (?).

11410. Rupestris * Cinerea.

11411. Rupestris * Cordifolia 107-11.

11412. Rupestris « Hybrid Azemar 215.

11418. York & Rupestris Ganzin 202.

11414. York & Rupestris Ganzin 212.

The following cuttings were received at Niles, March 22, 1904:

11415. Pinot « Rupestris 1305.

11416. Rupestris Othello.

11417. Riparia « Rupestris-Aramon-Jaeger 201.
11418. Riparia « Berlandieri 161-49.

11419. WMonticola *% Riparia 18804.

11420. Chasselas & Rupestris 901.

11421. Columbaud & Riparia 2502.

11422. Riparia Grand Glabre * Aramon-Rupestris 4110.
11423. Rupestris * Riparia 16165.

11424. Pinot Bouschet * Riparia 3001.

11425. Rupestris « Petit Bouschet-Jaeger 504.
11426. Berlandieri * Riparia 34 HE. M.

11427. Mourvedre « Rupestris 1202.

11428. Berlandieri * Riparia 33 EF. M.

11429. Berlandieri *« Riparia 420 A.

11430. Bourisquou « Rupestris 603.

11431. Berlandiert * Riparia 420 B.

11432. Riparia « Cordifolia-Rupestris 106-8.
11433. Tisserand.

11434. Riparia France.

11435. Monticola * Riparia 18815.
(11486. Cabernet * Rupestris Ganzin 33 A.
114387. Riparia & Rupestris 3306.

11488. Riparia Martineau.

114389. Riparia x Rupestris Ramon.

11440. Rupestris Martin.

11441. <Aramon X Riparia 143 A.

11442. Riparia * Rupestris 101-14.

114438. Rupestris « Berlandieri 301 A.
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905.

11372 to 11477— Continued.
11444.
11445.
11446.
11447.
11448.
11449.
11450.
11451.
11452.
11453.
11454.
11455.
11456.
11457.
11458.
11459.
11460.

The followi

ng

11461.
11462.
11463.
11464.
11465.
11466.
11467.
11468.
11469.
11470.
11471.
11472.
11473.
11474.
11475.
11476.
11477.

Carignane < Rupestris 504.
Rupestris X Riparia 108-16.
Rupestris de Semis 81-2.
Aestivalis-Calicola * Riparia-Rupestris 554-5.
Monticola < Riparia 18808.
Aramon X Rupestris Ganzin 9.
Berlandieri No. 2.

Berlandieri x Riparia 157-11.
Berlandieri Lafont No. 9.

Riparia < Rupestris 101.

Carignane x Rupestris 501.
Rupestris < Berlandieri 301-37-152.
Riparia < Rupestris 3309.

Riparia * Rupestris de Jaeger.
Viala X Riparia.

Rupestris Mission.

( Unidentified. )

cuttings were received at Niles, April 11, 1904:
Bourisquou < Rupestris 109-4.
Bourisquou < Rupestris 603.
Carignane < Rupestris 504.
Rupestris < Cordifolia 107-11.
Rupestris x Hybrid Azemar 215.
Alicante Bouschet < Cordifolia 142 B.
Aestivalis-Rupestris < Riparia 227.
Cordifolia < Rupestris.

Rupestris « Berlandieri 301 B.
Bourisquou < Rupestris 4306.
Bourisquou < Rupestris 4308.
Carignane < Rupestris 501.

Calicola « Aestivalis 13205.

York & Rupestris Ganzin.
(Unidentified. )

Cinerea-Rupestris * Riparia 229.

( Unidentified. )

11478. (GARCINIA MORELLA.

From Castleton Gardens, Jamaica. Received July 18, 1904.

11479. LESPEDEZA STRIATA.

From Augusta, Ga.

11480. EucHLAENA MEXICANA.
From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Sons, July 20, 1904.

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57

Gamboge.

Japan clover.

Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, July 19, 1904.

Teosinte.

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

11481. LoLiuM PERENNE. English rye-grass.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry Nungesser & Co., July 20, 1904.
11482. FEsrucA PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru/Henry Nungesser & Co., July 20, 1904.

11483 and 11484.

From Ghent, Belgium. Received thru Mr. Louis Van Houtte, pére, July 22,

1904.
11488. GARCINIA LIVINGSTONEI. 11484. LaANstuM SUMATRANA.
11485 to 11489. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From Fayum, Egypt. Received thru Mr. H. A. Rankin, July 26, 1904.
11485. Saydy. 11488. Frakhee.
11486. Gaggar. 11489. Saydy (male)

11487. Sultany.

‘‘ These date offshoots were wrapt in palm fiber (/if).and held in place by
cords. They were rather dry. but in general in fairly good condition. Most of
the offshoots were small, some not weighing over 10 pounds and only some half
dozen weighing over 50 pounds. However, considering the inaccessibility of
the region, we ought to be glad to get almost any kind of an offshoot that will
grow. I noticed that the variety Saydeh has a large number of small offshoots
attached to the sides of those sent, altho, as I stated above, the offshoots
are only of medium size, averaging probably 30 to 40 pounds in weight. The
collection of Fraakhee consisted of one very large offshoot and three very small
ones. The very large offshoot showed a remarkable peculiarity in that the
palm fiber, or ‘/if,’ was still intact, forming a cardboard-like tissue, especially
on the right-hand border. If this peculiarity of the interpetiolar sheets of
fiber appears constant, this variety will havea very clear distinguishing mark.”’
(Swingle. )

11490. Viris RHCMBIFOLIA. Grape.

Received from the United States Botanical Gardens, Washington, D. C., in 1901.
Plants originally came from the Botanic Garden in Glasgow.

11491. VitTIs GONGYLODES. Grape.

From St. Louis, Mo. Presented by Dr. William Trelease, superintendent of the
Missouri Botanic Garden, to Dr. B. T. Galloway, in 1902.

11492. VirTIS sp. Grape.

From Mexico. Received thru Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National
Museum, in 1902. (Rose No. 286.)

11493. VITIS sp. Grape.

From Mexico. Received thru Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National
Museum, in 1902. (Rose No. 749.)

11494. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
From Toledo, Ohio. Received thru W. D. Morehouse & Co., July 26, 1904.

11495. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From Cincinnati, Ohio. Received thru J. M. McCullough’s Sons, July 27, 1904.
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11496. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. German millet.
From Chicago, Il]. Received thru the Albert Dickinson Company, July 27, 1904.
“*Pellet’’ sample.

11497. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Cavala, Turkey. Presented by Mr. N. J. Pantelides, of Chios Island,
Turkey. Received July 5, 1904.

“*Seed of the famous Cavala tobacco, which forms one of the most important
elements used in the blending of the cigarette filler of the famous Egyptian cigar-
ettes. According to Mr. Pantelides’s letter of June 18, 1904, this seed was sent him
by the governor of Cavala and is no doubt authentic and of first quality. Mr. Pan-
telides further remarks that the cultivation and harvesting of the Cavala tobacco
require great experience. From the same plant one can pick leaves of a value of
only 0.50 of a frane per kilogram and of a value of 15 to 20 francs a kilogram. The
lance-shaped leaves found at the summit of the plant have a very fine aroma, and it
is for this fine aroma that such high prices are paid. If during the process of pick-
ing the terminal bud is injured, the fine aroma of the leaves is lost and the leaves
lose their value. The processes of drying and fermentation are those which give to
the leaves their fine color and excellent flavor. The Ottoman Regie pays from one
to two thousand francs monthly salary to good clarifiers (clarificateurs) and 250 to
300 frances a month to good cultivators. In his country Mr. Pantelides says the seed
is sownin January, transplanted during February to a place protected from the cold,
and in March transplanted again to permanent locations. Each plant is set out a
meter each way from its neighbors. The best soil for the culture of this tobacco is
said to be a red one mixt with stones of iron pyrites, and the best locations are
those on the eastern slopes of hills.”? (Fairchild.)

11498. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Received thru Dr. Horace M. Lane, president of the
Mackenzie College, July 25, 1904.

Bahiano tobacco seed, the variety from which the celebrated Bahia leaf is made.

11499. PRUNUS VIRGINIANA. Chokecherry.

“From Arden, near Dakota-Montanaline. Presented by Prof. J. W. Blankinship,
of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, Bozeman, Mont. Received
August 1, 1904. |

“Seeds of a free-flowering shrubby species of chokecherry which is perfectly hardy
when the thermometer drops to —30° F. in winter. From the description given by
Professor Blankinship this must be a very showy plant in spring. The black fruits

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are used for jam or ‘cherry butter’ making.’ ( Fairchild.)
‘““A beautiful flowering tree, about 25 feet high.’’ (Blankinship. )

11500. PRUNUS VIRGINIANA. Chokecherry..
From Bozeman, Mont. Presented by Prof. J. W. Blankinship. Received August
1, 1904.

““Seeds of a large, red-fruited variety, whose fruits are considered better than the
black. Large quantities of cherry butter are made in Montana, and this variety has
possibilities for the breeder.’’ (Fairchild. )

11501. GARcINIA INDICA.

From Trinidad, West Indies. Received thru Mr. J. H. Hart, superintendent
of the Botanic Gardens, July 29, 1904.

11502. (GossyPIuM sp. Cotton.

From San Luis Soyatlan, Jalisco, Mexico. Received thru Sefior Hilario Cuevas,
July 21, 1904.

Cotton harvested in June from trees planted in September preceding at an altitude

of 1,630 meters above the level of the sea. Sent at the request of Mr. L. H. Dewey.

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11503. Mucuna

From Clarcona, Fla.

11504. CorFFEA s

From Abyssinia.

general at Marseille, France, July 22, 1904.

Wild Harrar coffee.
11505 to 11531.

From London, England.

1904.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

UTILIS.

p:

Velvet bean.

Received thru Mr. H. Meislahn, August 3, 1904.

Coffee.

Received thru Hon. Robert P. Skinner, United States consul-

A collection of plants, as follows:

11505. Rvsvus
11506. Rusus
11507. Ruvsus
11508. Rvsvus
11509. Rvsvus
11510. Rusvus
Snyder.
PS Russ
11512. Rosvus
11513. Rvsvus
11514. Rvsvus

AUSTRALIS.
BIFLORUS.
ODORATUS.
ROSAEFOLIUS.
PHOENICOLASIUS.

NIGROBACCUS.

SPECTABILIS.
DIELICIOSUS.
LEUCODERMIS.

OCCIDENTALIS.

Newmans Thornless.

11515. Rusus
11516. Rusts
The Mahdi.

NIGROBACCUS.,

hyb.

11517 and 11518. Rosa spp.

11517.
11519.

Alice Grahame.

ROSA HUMILIS.

11520 to 11531. Rosa spp.

11520.
11521.

11522.
11523.

11524.
11525.

11532. ARACHIS

From Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Edith D’ Ombrain.

Florence Pember-
ton.

Lady Moyra Beau-
clere.

Madame Antoine
Mari.

Marianne Pfitzer.

Marie Lavilley.

HYPOGAEA.

Mackenzie College, July 16, 1904.

Pods of a peanut, said to be native, but which Doctor Lane thinks may be of
African origin. The pods are of fair size and nearly all contain two seeds. .

11533. POoOLIANTHES LONGIFLORA.

Received thru James Veitch & Sons (Limited), April,

Purple flowering raspberry.

Strawberry raspberry.

11518.

11526.
11527.
11528.

11529.

11530.

11531.

Wineberry.
Blackberry.

Salmon berry.

Rocky Mountain flowering raspberry.
Western black raspberry.
Black raspberry.

Blackberry.

Raspberry-blackberry hyb.

Rose.
Bessie Brown.
Pasture rose.
Rose.
Mildred Grant.
Morning Glow.

Mrs. Allen Chan-
dler.

Mrs. Berjyamin R.
Cant.

Queen of Sweden
and Norway.

Salmonea.

Peanut.

Received thru Dr. Horace M. Lane, president of the

Tuberose.

From Mexico. Received thru Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National
Museum, August 5, 1904.

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‘11534. ACHRAS SAPOTA. Sapodilla.

Plants propagated from large tree in Department conservatory; numbered for
convenience in recording future distribution, August 1, 1904.

11535. RICHARDIA AFRICANA. Calla.
From Chicago, Ill. Received thru Vaughan’s seed store, August 10, 1904.

Trade name, Calla Aethiopica devoniensis.

11536 to 11538. Rosa sp. Rose.
From London, England. Received thru Barr & Sons, June, 1903.
11536. Austrian Copper Brier. 11538. Persian Yellow Brier.

11537. Harisoni Brier.

11539 to 11564.

From Feltham, Middlesex, England. Received thru Mr. Thomas 8. Ware,
Hale Farm Nurseries, August, 1903.

Plants, as follows:

11539 to 11563. CLemartis spp. Clematis.

11539. Madame Edouard 115538. Gem.

Andre. 11554. Gipsey Queen.
11540. Grace Darling. 11555. Gloire de St. Jur
11541. Alexandra. lien.
11542. Anderson Henryi. 11556. Grand Duchess.
11548. .Ascontiensis. 11557. CLEMATIS RETICU-
11544. Beauty of Worces- aan

ler. 11558. CLEMATIS JACK-
11545. Duchess of Edin- ea AE aN

burgh. 11559. CLEMATIS JACK-

11546. Dukeof Edinburgh. “aan

Y, Th
11547. Earl of Beacons- So Wie.
field. 11560. CLEMATIS JACK-

11548. Enchantress. aoe
11549. Nellie Moser.
11550. Fairy Queen.
11551. Fair Rosamond.

11552. CLemaTiIs FORTU-
NEI.

Superba.
11561. John Gould.
11562. Lawsoniana.
11563. Marcel Moser.

11564. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII PURPUREA.

11565 to 11589. Litium spp. Lily.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru Suzuki & lida, New York agents for
the Yokohama Nursery Company, December, 1903.
Bulbs as follows:
11565. Litium BATMANNIAE. 11570. Litrum corDIFOLIuM.

11566. Litium concotor. 11571. Littum ELEGANS.

11572. LiIvium ELEGANS.
11567. Livrum concoLor OHIME. w eo

11578. LitiumM ELEGANS ATRO-

11568. Linium concoLor. SANGUINEUM.
11569. Litium coNcoLoR OKI- 11574. LitiumM ELEGANS SEMI-
HIME. PLENO.

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11565 to 11589—Continued.

11575. Lit1tuM ELEGANS INCOM- 11583. LimiumM LONGIFLORUM EX- —
PARABLE. - IMIUM GIGANTEUM.
11576. Litium DAHURICUM. 11584. Litrum MEDEOLOIDEs.
11577. Livium HANSONI. / 11585. Livium sprciosum RvU- ©
BRUM.
11578. Litium JAarponicum.
; 11586. LittumspEcIOsUM ALBUM.

11579. Litium RUBELLUM. 11587. LiLiumM sPECcIOSUM KRET-

ZERI.
11580. Litium prownt. Bt

11588. Litium sprclosuM MEL-
11581. LrtLium LEICHTLINII. POMENE.

11582. Livium LonGIFLorum. 11589. Litium uKryurt.

11590 and 11591. LiLiuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMIUM GIGANTEUM. Lily.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 11583 in the Department greenhouse.

11590. Bulbs. 11591. Seeds.

11592 to 11602.
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, July 11, 1904.
Small lots of seeds of Guerrero plants, as follows:
11592. ENreROLOBIUM CYCLOCARPUM. ‘* Parota.”’

‘‘One of the most admirable shade trees I have ever seen, a rapid grower,
and valuable for the easily worked but durable lumber it yields, as well as for
the seeds, which are largely eaten by the natives at this season and are greedily
eaten by hogs. The measurements of a specimen shading the assay office at
‘La Trinidad’ were about as follows: Trunk, from ground to branches, 12
feet; diameter, 4 feet; from ground to top of tree, 59 feet; extreme spread of
branches from tip to tip, measured thru trunk, 122 feet; the general outline
similar to that of anumbrella. To me it seems a tree well worth introducing.”
( Chisolm. )

11593 to 11602.
A collection of unidentified plants, mostly bulbs.

11603 to 11623.
From Fort Hays, Kans. Received thru Mr. J. G. Haney, superintendent of the
Branch Agricultural Experiment Station, August 1, 1904.

11608 to 11617. Triticum VULGARE. _ Wheat.
- 11603. Kharkof. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7786.
11604. Belogiina. Grown from §. P. I. No. 7787.
11605. Ulta. Grown from §. P. I. No. 5638.

11606. Crimean. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5636.
11607. Ghirka Winter. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 5637.
11608. Padui. Grown from S. P. I. No. 7466.
11609. <Kharkof. Grown from §. P. I. No. 5641.
11610. Turkey. Grown from C. I. No. 1558.

11611. Crimean. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5635.
11612. Crimean. Grown from C. I. No. 1559.
11613. Banat. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5496.
11614. Bacska. Grown from §. P. I. No. 6498.
11615. Weissenburg. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5499. -
11616. Pesterboden. Grown from §. P. I. No. 5500.
11617. Kharkof. Grown from S. P. I. No. 7467.

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_ 11603 to 11623——Continued.
11618 and 11619. Triticum purvumM. Macaroni wheat.
11618. Kubanka. Grown from §. P. I. No. 9478.
11619. © Jelwet Don. Grown from §. P. I. No. 9479.

11620 to 11623. HorpEum spp. Barley.
11620. Horpeum vuteare. Barley.
Black. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7970.
11621. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
White. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7969.
11622. HorpdEuM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Two-row barley.

Hanna. Grown from S. P. I. No. 9133.

11623. HorpDEUM TETRASTICHUM. Four-row barley.
Tetcherit. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7796.

11624. CERCIDIPHYLLUM JAPONICUM.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Thomas Meehan & Sons, 1903.

Plants purchased to test as stocks for the mango. The scions failed to unite.

11625. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Tahiti. Received thru Captain Rennie, of the steamship Mariposa,
August 11, 1904.

11626 and 11627. (Undetermined.)

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, August 13,

v

11628. Hicoria hyb. Pecan.
From Washington, D. C. Received thru Mr. P. H. Dorsett, February, 1904.
From pecans purchased in the open market. Has the appearance of a hybrid

- between Hicoria pecan and Hicoria aquatica. Planted in the Plant Introduction
Garden at Chico, Cal., May 31, 1904.

11629. ACcTINIDIA sp. “Yang-taw.”

From the borders of Yunnan. Received thru Consul-General Wilcox, of Han-
kow, China, and Mr. Wilson, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
July 8, 1904.

Fruit said to be very fine, has flavor of gooseberry, fig, and citron. Sometimes
called ‘‘ Yang-tao.”’

11630. AcTINIDIA sp. “Yang-taw.”

From the borders of Yunnan. Received thru Consul-General Wilcox, of Han-
kow, China, and Mr. Wilson, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
July 8, 1904.

Possibly distinct from No. 11629, tho as yet undetermined.

11631. Erroporrya JAPONICA. Loquat.

From Orange, Cal. Collected by Mr. M. Payan, of Olive, Cal., from the orchard
of Mr. C. P. Taft, Orange, Cal. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Cal., July 18, 1904.

11632. ACHRAS SAPOTA (4%). Sapodilla.
From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.
‘“*\ nice tasting fruit, in size and shape not unlike the eastern persimmon. The
pulp is brownish and of a sweet, pleasant taste.”’ (Meyer. )
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64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

11633. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the —
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

‘“These apricots. are small in size but have sometimes a nice flavor. They seem
to be all seedlings and vary, it is said, a great deal.’”’ (Meyer. )

11634. CICER ARIETINUM. - Chick-pea.

From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the |
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

‘“A vegetable which is eaten like green peas. On some markets they are sold
roasted in the shell, and they taste well. Grown on dry but rich lands.’’ (Meyer. )

11635. FRAxXINUS sp. Ash.

From Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the Plant Introducti yn
Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

‘‘A very handsome shade tree, which grows to quite a size. These seeds ave
from a very spreading variety which grew on dry, rocky places near Guadalajara.”
( Meyer. )

11636. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

‘“This is a cherry inferior in size and flavor to the ordinary cherry. The tree is
evergreen and can be used as an ornamental shade tree.”’ ( Meyer.)

11637. LUPrINUS sp. Lupine.

From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

‘‘A rather ornamental small lupine, with blue spikes, which vary in color from
whitish to indigo blue.’”’ ( Meyer. )

11638. RicINUS sp. Castor-oil plant,

From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

““A castor-oil bean with very showy red spikes. May prove to be an ornamental
plant.’? (Meyer. )

11639. CaPsIcCUM ANNUUM. Pepper.

From Jalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Frank N. Meyer at the
Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., June, 1904.

Yellow Chili. ‘‘A handsome pepper, much sold in the market at Jalapa, a bright
showy yellow, quite pungent in taste.’”’ (Meyer. )

11640. AGROSTIS ALBA. Redtop.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry Nungesser & Co., August 16, 1904.

11641 to 11644.

From Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Reeeiv.d thru Dr. A. Robertson-
Proschowsky, August 1, 1904.

11641. ARUNDINARIA SIMONI. Bamboo.

‘‘A small bamboo, producing good, edible seeds. This small bamboo does
not, ag some others, die altogether after producing its seeds, but some rhizomes
survive. Still perhaps it is too early to judge of the survival of sueh. As you
will find, the large seeds are of very good taste, and evidently could be used

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] 11641 to 11644—Continued.

as well as wheat, barley, and other grains. This bamboo is very resistant to
drought. Would it eventually be a plant of any other than ornamental use?
Perhaps some of your active and enterprising correspondents in the United
States would care to try this plant.’’ (Proschowsky. )

11642. JacaRANDA OVALIFOLIA.

“The well-known tree of most striking beauty of foliage and flower. The
timber is very strong. Resists well in dry places.’’ (Proschowsky.)

11643. ALo& DICHOTOMA.
“Forms a picturesque tree of medicinal value.’’ (Proschowsky. )
11644. PirrosporUM MACROPHYLLUM.

“This is a tree of very regular growth and striking beauty. Its leaves are
nearly as large as those of Magnolia grandiflora L. But its chief merit consists
in its beautitul creamy-white flowers, which exhale a perfume surpassing
that of any other plant I know, even the orange and lemon. I should think
that the extraction of this perfume would prove a paying undertaking.”’
(Proschowsky. )

11645 and 11646. Mancrrpra spp.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Received thru Mr. M. E. Haffner, director of

ik agriculture, August 20, 1904.
Seeds as follows:
: 11645. ManGirera CAMBODIANA. 11646. MANGIFERA MEKONGENSIS.
; 11647. Musa sp. Banana.
. From Monte, Grand Canary. Received thru Mr. Alaricus Delmard, August 22,
1904.

11648. MaMMEA AMERICANA. Mammee apple.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, August 22, 1904.

For use in mangosteen experiments.

11649. LILIuM NEILGHERRENSE. Neilgherry lily.
From Utakamand, India. Received thru Mr. G. H. Cave, superintendent of
the Government Botanic Gardens, August 19, 1904.
11650. Triticum picoccuM. Emmer.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., August 27, 1904.

Amidonnier noir.

11651 and 11652. Mepicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
From City of Mexico, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Felix Foéx, National School
of Agriculture, August 24, 1904.
11651. Aiftlixco, from State of 11652. <Apater, from State of
Pueblo. Guanajuato.

11653. CALOPHYLLUM CALABA.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received thru Mr. Gerrit P. Wilder, August 29, 1904.

For experiments in propagating the mangosteen.

11654. LaANDOLPHIA sp. (7).
From Africa. Presented thru Mr. G. N. Collins by Mr. Gilbert Christy.
Received August 31, 1904.

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11655. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Statesville, N.C. Received thru Dr. B. W. Kilgore, of the North Caroline
Agricultural Experiment Station, September 2, 1904,

11656. THEOBROMA CACAO. Cacao.
From Nicoya, Costa Rica. Received thru Mr. G. N. Collins, June, 1903.
(Gq. & G. No. 3979. )

11657. CASTILLOA NICOYENSIS. Central American rubber.

From Nicoya, Costa Rica. Received thru Mr. G. N. Collins, June, 1903.
(G. & G. No. 3980.)

11658. HorpdruM VULGARE. Barley.
From Blacksburg, Va. Received thru Mr. John R. Fain, September 7, 1904.

Tennessee Winter barley, shipped from Jefferson City, Tenn.

11659. THEVETIA Ovara (7).

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received from Mr. Federico Chisolm, September 3,
1904.
11660. He LiaANruus sp. Sunflower.

From Bozeman, Mont. Received from the Montana Agricultural Experiment
Station, August 29, 1904.

11661 to 11673. CITRUS DECUMANA. Pomelo.

From Calcutta, India. Originally from Mr. David Prain, of the Royal Botanic

Garden. Presented to the Department by Mr. Henry Phipps, 6 East Eighty-
seventh street, New York, N. Y. Received September 8, 1904,

Plants as follows:
11661. ‘Large White-Fleshed,”’ from Seharunpur.
11662. ‘‘Large Red-Fleshed,’’ from Seharunpur.
11663. ‘‘China,” from eke
11664. ‘‘Pure White Sweet,’ from Bangalore.
11665. ‘‘White Sweet,” from Bangalore.
11666. ‘‘Red Sweet Variety,’’ from Bangalore.
11667. ‘‘ White Sour,’’ from Bangalore.
11668. ‘‘Large,’’ from Lucknow.
11669. ‘‘Small,”’ from Lucknow.

11670. ‘White,’ from the Agricultural-Horticultural Society, Alipore,
Calcutta, India.

11671. ‘‘A. H. Society’s,’? from the Agricultural-Horticultural Society,
Alipore, Calcutta, India.

11672. ‘‘Pink,”’ from the Agricultural-Horticultural Society, Alipore, Cal-
cutta, India.

11673. ‘‘ Royal Botanic Garden”’ variety, from Calcutta.

11674. VITIS COIGNETIAE. Crimson glory vine.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Messrs. Henry & Lee, 97 Water street,
September 9, 1904.

11675. ANANAS SATIVUS. Pineapple.
Received September 9, 1904. (Mailed from some point in Liberia, but origin
unknown. )

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111676. BatsaMORRHIZA sp. Balsam root.
From Bozeman, Mont. Received thru Mr. A. J. Pieters, August, 1904.

21677. Victa sativa. Common vetch.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt
street, September, 1904.

| 11678. Horpeum vuLcare. Barley.

From St. Anthony Park, Minn. Received thru Prof. W. M. Hays, of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, September, 1904.

‘} 11679. Vicia sativa. Common vetch.
| Fram Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Sons, September, 1904.
111680. Vict vitiosa. Hairy vetch.
From Richmond, Va._ Received thru T. W. Wood & Sons, September, 1904.
“11681. Brucra SUMATRANA. ‘“Kosam.”

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Received from the Botanic Gardens, thru
the German consulate, September 12, 1904.

- The fruit of this plant is said to be an infallible remedy for dysentery.

111682. Lipera REPENS.
Le: , stake ’

From Santa Barbara, Cal. Received thru Dr. F. Franceschi at the Plant Intro-
duction Garden, Chico, Cal., August 26, 1904.

““Thrives in any soil, no matter how poor. Rapidly covers the ground with a
} yery dense matting. Takes one-tenth as much wateras any lawn; needs no mowing;
) will stand intense heat and several degrees of cold. Can be established in sloping
ground.” (Franceschi.) (See 8S. P. I. No. 4263.

£1683. HUMULUS LUPULUS. Hop.

From Wheatland, Cal. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
August 15, 1904.

11684. Brassica NAPUS. Rape.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry Nungesser & Co., September. 15,
1904.

Dwarf Essex.

11685 to 11696.

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, September
19, 1904.

_ Miscellaneous seeds and bulbs, mostly unidentified.

} 11697. Victa FABA. Horse bean.
From Ottawa, Canada. Received thru Graham Brothers, September 21, 1904.
Tick.

11698 to 11713. Manitor spp. Cassava.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Received thru Prof. Alberto Lofgren, director of the
Botanic Gardens, September 24, 1904.

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11698 to 11713— Continued.

Cuttings, as follows:

11698. Globo. 11707. Aipiim Doce.

11699. JVermelha do Pinhal. 11708. -tmarella.

11700. Boucava Brava. (Poi- 11709. Cambalho Brava.
sone 11710. Mata Fome IT.

Ode Rati:
11702. Aipim -Limarello.

LUCEY. shesar
11712. Sao Tedrinho. (Very

11703. Vermelha. poisonous. )
11704. Branca. 11713. TLtapiru Brava. (Poison-
11705. Mata Frome. ous. )
11706. Barra Bonita. Y
11714. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Tempe, Ariz. Received thru Mr. John Jungerman, September 26, 1904.

Fretes. Grown from S. P. I. No. 7582.

11715. ‘TRiTIcCUM DURUM. Macaroni wheat.
From Tempe, Ariz. Received thru Mr. John Jungerman, September 26, 1904.°

eNO owe

Marouani. Grown from 8. I]

11716 and 11717. HorpdruM TETRASTICHUM. Four-row barley.

From Tempe, Ariz. Received thru Mr, John Jungerman, September 26, 1904.
11716. Beldi. Grown from §. P. I. No. 7583.
11717. Telli. Grown from. P. I. No. 7584.

11718 and 11719. LiaArris SCARIOSA. Button snakeroot.

From Minneapolis, Minn. Presented by Prof. Id. M. Freeman. Received Sep-
tember 22, 1904.

11718. Roots or corms. 11719. Seed.

11720. SICANA ODORIFERA.
From Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. J. H. Hart, superin-
tendent of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Received September 20, 1904.
11721. (GARCINIA CELEBICA.

From Buitenzorg, Java, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Doctor Treub, Sep-
tember 28, 1904.

11722. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Yancey, Ga. Purchased from Mr. H. Yancey, jr. Received September
28, 1904.

Appler Rustproof.

11723. IPoOMOEA PES-CAPRAE.

From Durban, Natal. Presented by Mr. J. L. Elmore, agent and importer of
American goods, Third avenue. Received September 30, 1904.

‘“These small seeds and pods grow here on the sand next to the seashore, and
greatly retard the sand from blowing inland. They grow on runners as much as 30
feet in length, every few feet throwing up stems with large green leaves a foot above
the sand, thus preventing the sand from shifting.’’ (Elmore. )

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11724. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Durban, Natal. Presented by Mr. J. L. Elmore. Received September
30, 1904, in same package with No. 11723.

““These pears have only been introduced into this country for a few years, and are
proving a source of great revenue. The trees are strong and healthy, and bear after
about five years’ growth—erow as well from seeds as grafted ones. When in season
prices range here for the fruit from 50 cents to $2 per dozen. The fruit never ripens
on the tree, but soon ripens after it is full grown and picked and laid aside for a few
days. This fruit can be transported any distance, as it is perfectly hard when pulled
and does not soften for some days. After being laid aside for a few days they
become soft and then are edible. The flesh is about one-half inch in thickness,
and when ripe of a light vellow shading to a pea green next to the skin, and if
eaten with a little sugar and milk is like rich cream. Some prefer salt and pepper
and a little vinegar; others nothing at all. I know of people here who eat no meat
when these pears are in season. The trees grow in a sandy soil to a good size, and I
think they would grow in the Southern States and California.’’ (Elmore. )

11725. (GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Dr. M. E. Haffner, director of the
Botanic Gardens. Received October 3, 1904.

11726. PsIDIUM GUAJAVA. . Guava.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. J. H. Hart, superin-
tendent of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Received October 3, 1904.

A large red guava. Fruit of this variety is reputed to weigh at the rate of three
toa pound. (Hart.)

11727. PANICUM DECOMPOSITUM. Australian millet.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director of
the Botanic Gardens. Received October 4, 1904.

“From the dry interior of southwestern Queensland. The seed was collected by
the blacks, who use it largely for food, while the grass itself is one of the best fodder
grasses of Australia.’ (Maiden.) (See Maiden’s Useful Native Plants of Australia,
je an)

11728 to 11730. LitiuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMEUM. Easter lily.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry & Lee, August 3, 1904.
11728. Bermuda-grown bulbs. 11730. Japan-grown bulbs.
11729. Azores-grown bulbs.

11731. Triticum sp. Wheat.
From Germany. Presented by Mr. A. Kirsche, Pfiffelhach, near Apolda, thru
Mr. J. KE. W. Tracy. Received September 30, 1904.
Original Winter Square Head.

11732. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. R. Derry, assistant
superintendent of the Botanic Gardens. Received November 18, 1904.

11733. ASPARAGUS VIRGATUS. Asparagus.

From Durban, Natal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Medley Wood, curator
of the Botanic Gardens. Received November 18, 1904.

‘* 4 native Natal asparagus, which is said to produce edible shoots of good quality.
The plant does not require so much care as the cultivated asparagus, and may there-

fore prove of value for breeding purposes.’’ ( JVood.)
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11734. CaARISSA ARDUINA. Amatungulu.

From Natal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Medley Wood, curator of the —
Botanic Gardens, Durban. Received August 8, 1904.

‘“\ food plant of considerable importance in Natal, where it is found in large
quantities on the market, and from which is made a very valuable jelly. The plant,
grown in hedge form in and about the city of Durban, is a handsome thing; its large
white flowers and crimson fruits stand out in beautiful contrast with the background
of dark-green foliage.”? (Fairchild. ) :

11735. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
From Steglitz, near Berlin, (iermany. Received thru Metz & Co., October 6,
L904.

Original Professor Heinrich.

11736. HUCALYPTUS CORYNOCALYX. Sugar gum tree.
From Pomona, Cal. Received thru Mr. G. W. Kuesthardt, November 11, 1904.

11737. POA PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., Oetober 10, 1904.

11738. ViIcIA SATIVA. Common vetch.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., October 10, 1904.

11739. ‘THYSANOLAENA AGROSTIS.

From Sibpur, near Caleutta, India. Presented by the Royal Botanie Garden.
Received August 3, 1904.

See 8. P. I. No. 8445 for a description of this extremely ornamental flowering cane.

11740. PENTZIA VIRGATA.

From Oatlands, South Africa. Received thru Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild
(No. 1188, March, 1903), August 1, 1904. (See No. 10635.)

11741 and 11742. CarsicUM ANNUUM. Paprika pepper.

From Bridgeport, Ala. Grown by the Botanic Drug Company. Received
August 29, 1904.

11741. Szeged Rose, grown trom 8. P. I. No. 10755.
11742. Large, red, long Hungarian, grown from S. P. I. No. 10756.

11743 to 11757.

From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Mr. William Robert Guilfoyle,
director of the Botanic Gardens. Received July, 1904.

Sample packets of seed as follows:

11748. ACACIA LONGIFOLIA. 11751. PANAX ELEGANS.
11744. ACACIA PROMINENS. 11752. PirrosporumM BUCHAN-
11745. CARPODETUS SERRATUS. ANY

11753. PirrosporumM UNDULA-
11746. EvuTELEA ARBORESCENS. TUM.
11747. EucALyprus BOTRYOIDES. 11754. SreRcULIA ACERIFOLIA.
11748. EvcaLyprus LONGIFOLIA. 11755. SvreRcULIA DIVERSIFOLIA.
11749. GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. 11756. SyNcaRPIA LAURIFOLIA.
11750. HyMenosporuM FLAVUM. 11757. TRISTANIA LAURINA.

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11758. Utrx EUROPAEUS. Gorse, whin, or furze.

From Dublin, Ireland. Presented by Hogg & Robertson, seedsmen. Received
in June, 1904.

‘‘This plant is used extensively in northern France, England, and Ireland asa
fodder plant. Itis not cultivated there, however. Shredders are used for prepar-
ing it for stock, and, according to Mr. J. B. Blandy, of Funchal, Madeira, who-uses
it extensively, it is a most valuable plant for barren soils where other things will
not grow.’’ (Fairchild. )

11759. Victa FABA. Horse bean.
From Montreal, Canada. Received thru Prof. W. T. Macoum, horticulturist,
Central Experiment Farm, Ottawa, Canada, trom William Ewing & Co., Octo-
ber 12, 1904.
11760. SCALE CEREALE. Rye.
From Waterloo, Kans. Received thru Mr. J. Elza Dodge, October 14, 1904.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 1342.

11761 and 11762. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by United States Consul Solomon
Berliner. Received October 6, 1904.

11761. White. 11762. Red.
11763. Vuicta VILLOSA. Hairy vetch.
From Augusta, Ga. Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, October
15, 1904.
11764. ViIcIA SATIVA. Common vetch.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., October 19, 1904.

11765. PERSEA CAROLINENSIS. Red bay, or swamp bay.

From New Orleans, La. Presented by Mr. Edward Baker, superintendent of
Audubon Park. Received October 17, 1904.

‘Tn regions where the avocado (Persea gratissima) can be grown, but which are

subject at long intervals to heavy, killing frosts, this relative of the latter may prove

valuable as a stock on which to graft it. It may also be of use for breeding purposes.”’
( Fairchild. )

11766 to 11768.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Gerrit P. Wilder. Received Octo-
ber 14, 1904.

Specimen fruits as follows:

11766. MAanGirera INDICA. Mango.
‘“Very fine specimen, grown on the premises of Mr. W. C. Parke, of Hono-

lulu. Considered one of our best mangos here.”’ ( Wilder.)

11767. (Unidentified. ) 11768. (Unidentified. )

11769. CEDRELA ODORATA.

From Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic. Presented by Mr. Carlos Thays,
director of the Jardin Botanico. Received October 22, 1904.

‘“This plant belongs to a group of trees which Dr. F. Franceschi, of Santa Barbara,
Cal., has been studying for some time. He remarksina letter of September 20, 1903,
as follows: ‘The Cedrela I consider among the most interesting of the trees which I
have tried here, and remarkably so C. fissilis, which makes a wonderful growth and

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appears to be much hardier than its native habitat would warrant.’ The use of the
timber of this species of Cedrela for cigar boxes makes the plants of unusual interest
to southern California, where they will grow unusually well.”? (Fairchild. ) -

11770. -GAILLARDIA sp. Gaillardia.
_ From Big Stone City, 8. Dak. Collected by Mr. A. J. Pieters, August, 1904.

‘*Sample of seed of a Gaillardia with rose-purple rays. Low-growing perennial (?).
Flowers borne on peduncle arising from the base of the plant, and usually froma —
foot to 18 inches high. May bea eood thing for crossing with other Gaillardias, but .
not a sufficiently profuse bloomer by itself.’’ (Pieters. ) ;

11771. CHRYSOPSIS HISPIDA. Golden aster.
From Dawson, N. Dak. Collected by Mr. A. J. Pieters, August, 1904.

‘‘Found blooming at Dawson, N. Dak., and thruout that country during late
August, 1904. Calyx scales glutinous, flowers yellow.’’ (Pieters. )

11772. LiATRIS sp. Button snakeroot.
From near Fargo, N. Dak. Collected by Mr. A. J. Pieters, August, 1904. ”

‘Seed of a fine perennial for the herbaceous border. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and
bears a fine spike with purple flowers.”’ (Pieters. )

11773. HELIANTHUS sp. Sunflower.
From Dawson, N. Dak. Collected by Mr. A. J. Pieters, August, 1904.

‘Practically the same type as that known in the trade as Stella. Varies in size
from 12 inches to 4 feet or more, depending on soil and moisture.’’ (Pieters. )

Ss

11774. CUCUMIS sp. Melon.

From province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. George D. Hedian.
Received September 20, 1904.

‘Fruit grows to a size of 48 to 50 cm. in length; yellow when ripe, and pulp resem-
bles that of muskmelon. Has fragrant odor when ripening.”’ (Hedian.)

11775. (OssYPIUM sp. Cotton.

From province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. George D. Hedian.
Received September 20, 1904.

11776. (OSssYPIUM sp. Cotton.

From province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. George D. Hedian.
Received September 20, 1904.

This cotton seed in bolls grows 8 feet high and buds in six months.

11777. AMYGDALUS PERSIGA. Wectarine.

From Kashgar, Kashmir, British India. Presented by Rey. P. J. P. Hendriks.
Received October 24, 1904.

‘* Collected in the latter part of July by Mr. Hendriks at Kashgar and forwarded
by parcel post. Mr. Hendriks remarks in his letter of July 23 that ‘they want a hot
but only a short summer, and as walnuts are ripening in Washington I am confident
that they will come all right. You may call them Crosby nectarines. I am quite
sure they will make a fine acquisition to any orchard.’

‘*In compliance with the wish of the donor, if these nectarines prove in any way
remarkable they should be named in honor of Mr. O. T. Crosby, to whom we are
indebted for putting us in communication with Mr. Hendriks.’’ ( Fairchild.)

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 73

11778. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.

From Kashgar, Kashmir, British India. Presented by Rey. P. J. P. Hendriks.
Received October 24, 1904.

‘“These seeds were collected by Mr. Hendriks from the bazaar in Kashgar. He is
afraid they will have lost their germinative power, but as they come from the hot
valleys of Badakhshan, west of the Pamirs, they may prove a different strain from
those introduced from the Levant and to be of unusual value. These were received
by parcels post thru Latham & Co., of Bombay, India. Larger shipments must be
sent by caravan from Kashgar to Ladak, thence by caravan to Kashmir, thence to
Rawlpindi and by rail to Bombay. ‘The costs of transit would be about 2 rupees per
kilogram and the time required about two months.”’ (Fairchild. )

11779. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Beira, East Africa. Presented by Hon. Arthur W. H. Glenny, United
States consular agent, Beira, East Africa.

Lathrop. See description of No. 9669.

11780. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From McPherson, Kans. Received thru Mr. L. A. Fitz, October 25, 1904.
Tennessee Winter.

11781. SESBANIA MACROCARPA.
From Tucson, Ariz. Received thru Prof. R. H. Forbes, director of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, October 25, 1904.

“Tam convinced from its very shallow root system that it will probably only
prove useful in a situation where it can be constantly and abundantly irrigated,
altho it is possible that its rooting habits may be modified by new cultural condi-
tions.’’ (orbes. ) =

11782. TRIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem.

From Cairo, Egypt. Received thru Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khediyvial Agricultural Society, October 26, 1904.

Fachi.

11783. NupHAR POLYSEPALUM. Red-anthered yellow water lily.

From Bozeman, Mont. Presented by Dr. J. W. Blankinship. Received
October 27, 1904.

*‘An unusual species of pond lily, with red anthers somewhat resembling large
petals. As this has never, so far as we are aware, been brought under cultivation,
it is thought by Mr. Peter Bisset, of ‘‘Twin Oaks,’’ Washington, D. C., to be of
possible value for breeding purposes. Coming from the northern latitude of Mon-
tana, it wil! prove perfectly hardy in any part of the United States.”? ( wirchild. )

11784. GARCINIA XANTHOCHYMUS.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Dr. John C. Willis, director of the
Royal Botanic Gardens. Received October 29, 1904.

11785 to 11790. GarcINiA spp.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Received thru Dr. John C. Willis, director of the
Royal Botanic Gardens, October 31, 1904.

11785. G. camBocia=G. cowa. 11788. G. XANTHOCHYMUS.
11786. G. MANGOSTANA. 11789. G. SPICATA.
11787. G. cAMBOGIA=G. COWA. 11790. G. MORELLA.

11791. VIcIA SATIVA. - Common vetch.

From Corvallis, Oreg. Received thru Mr. John Whitaker, October 31, 1904.
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11792. CAESALPINIA BREVIFOLIA. Algarobillo.

From Santiago, Chile. Presented by Senor Salvadore Izquierdo. Received
September 19, 1904.

The tanning material, which exists in the form of a resinous substance permeating
the seed pods of this plant, has recently attracted the serious attention of Euro-
pean tanners, and the imports of it into Germany have of recent years very consid-
erably increased. It is said to be very quick in its action and to be used in the
tanning of delicate leathers. American tanners are not familiar with this tanning
substance as yet, but some of the principal importers in New York are interested
in its introduction. The shrub which bears the pods should be of particular interest
to the extremely arid regions of the Southwestern States from the fact that it comes
from the high altitudes of the Andes of northern Chile, where the season’s rainfall is
extremely light and where long periods of hot, dry weather occur. The plant has a
long taproot, which will make it difficult to transplant, and it is recommended by
Senor Izquierdo that the seeds be planted out where the plants are expected to remain.
According to Sefior Izquierdo’s estimate, 2,000 plants could be easily grown on an acre
of soil. Trees 6 to 8 years old are said to yield from 6 to 8 pounds of pods, which
sell at a price ranging from 4 to 6 cents a pound. It is said that the plant is injured
by heavy spring frosts, but is otherwise a robust, vigorous growing species. (See
S. PP ts W063i.)

11793. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Durban, Natal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. R. W. Beninefield.
Received August 24, 1904.

Mr. Beningfield says that this sorghum was self-sown in his garden in Durban.

11794. Linium LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM. Japanese lily.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry & Lee, November 9, 1904.

11795. SAPluM SEBIFERUM. Tallow tree.

From China. Presented by Dr. C. L. Marlatt to Dr. B. T. Galloway. Planted
in October, 1903.

Chinese name ‘‘Sa-men.”’

11796. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From California. Received in 1902. Exact source is not known.
Genuine Bidwell Casaba muskmelon seed, turned over to this Office by Mr. W. W.
Tracy, sr.
11797. MacapAMIA TERNIFOLIA. Australian nut.
From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director of
the Botanic Gardens. Received November 5, 1904.
11798. PaApPAVER SOMNIFERUM X BRACTEATUM. Hybrid poppy.

From Santa Rosa, Cal. Presented by Mr. Luther Burbank. Received Noyem-
ber 7, 1904.

11799. ‘THEVETIA CUNEIFOLIA. Trumpet flower.

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm. Received
November 7, 1904.

11800. PanicuM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, November 8, 1904.

‘““Tho it produces viable seeds, this famous grass is usually propagated by division
of the root clumps.”’ ( Barrett.)

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. (5

11801 to 11996. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Hofhuf, El-Hasa, Turkish Arabia. Received thru Rey. 8S. M. Zwemer
and secured by Mr. J. Calcott Gaskin, of the British Assistant Political Agency,
Bahrein Island, Persian Gulf, November 7, 1904.

According to Mr. Gaskin’s letter, the following varieties were received: Khalas,
Rezeiz, Shebibi, Khir, Hatini, Sheishi, Mehini, Kheneizi, Tendjil, and Mejnaz. These
names, howeyer, did not agree with those found on the labels accompanying the
plants, which were placed there by the Arabs and most of which were lost. In
order to avoid confusion each sucker was given a separate number in hopes that
they might be correctly identified from descriptions of these varieties when they
come into bearing.

11997. SEQUOIA WELLINGTONIA. Bigtree.

Origin unknown.

11998. VICIA FABA. Horse bean.

From Gembloux, Belgium, Received thru Dr. Ach. Grégoire, Institut Chimique
et Bactériologique de |’ Etat, March 10, 1905.

‘‘Seed of the Holland variety of horse bean grown extensively in Belgium and
Holland as a fodder crop. This bean in the cool summers of northern Europe
makes a growth of several feet and produces a succulent fodder which is harvested
after the beans have ripened, and run thru a chopping machine which prepares it
for the stock. The analyses of Doctor Grégoire have shown that there is a material
increase in the amount of nutritious substances in this bean late in the season, mak-
ing it advisable to cut it only after the beans have fully matured. The small size of
the bean of this Dutch variety makes it especially desirable for field experiments
where the item of seed transport is an important one.

‘“¢These should be tried extensively in Alaska and the Northwestern States as an
early summer crop. They are likely also to be of value as a cover crop for orchards
in the Northern States. Experiments in Canada have proved this horse bean to be
the best cover crop yet tried in that region. It holds snow, prevents drifting, and
adds a large amount of humus to the soil. In Belgium these beans are drilled
in about 6 or 8 inches apart and produce a thick stand some 3 or 4 feet in height.”
( Fairchild. )

11999 and 12000. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Constantinople, Turkey. Received thru Mr. Charles M. Dickinson, United
States consul-general, March 9, 1905.

Seed from Xanthi district, as follows:
11999. Finest quality. 12000. Medium quality.

12001 to 12018.
From Fort Hays, Kans. Received thru Mr. J. G. Haney, superintendent of the

Branch Experiment Station, November 7, 1904.

12001 to 12015. Triticum vULGARE. Wheat.
12001. Kharkof. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 7786. C. I. No. 2198.
12002. Beloglino. Grown from 8. P. I, No. 7787. C. I. No. 1667.
12008. Crimean. GrownfromS. P. I. No. 5636. C. I. No. 1487.
12004. Theiss. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 5497. C. I. No. 1561.
12005. Ulta. Grown from §. P. I. No. 5688. C. I. No. 1439.
12006. Ghirka. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5637. C. I. No. 1488.
12007. Crimean. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5635. C. I. No. 1486.
12008. Kharkof. Grown frem S. P. I. No. 7467. C. I. No. 1583.
12009. Kharkof. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5641. C. I. No. 1442.

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12001 to 12018 — Continueca
12010. Crimean.

Grown from seed originally imported in quantity of over 14,000 bushes
from the Crimea in 1901 by ‘the millers of Kansas and Oklahoma. 0%
No. 1559.

12011. Banal. Grown from S.\P. I. No. 5496. (CG) Nome:
12012... Bacska. Grown trom'S: Pel. No. 5498) “Cae wWowlhoz:
12013. Turkey. Grown from C. I. No. 1558. |

The best grade of this variety was grown near Halstead, Kans., from
seed originally from the Crimea. A sample was planted in the experi-
ment plats at Halstead in the autumn of 1901 for future experiment.

12014. JJeissenberg. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 5499. C. I. No. 1563.
12015. Pesterboden. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5500. C. I. No: 1563.

12016 to 12018. Panicum MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
12016. fed Voronezh. Grown from S. P. I. No. 9424. Original seed
from Russia.

12017. Black Voronezh. Grown from S. P. I. No. 9425. Originakseed
from Russia.

12018. Red Orenburg. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 9423. Original seed
from Russia.
12019. (GARCINIA XANTHOCHYMUS.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. G. P. Wilder. Received October
31, 1904.

“<r.

‘Fruits from a tree growing in the Government nursery of Honolulu. Sent for
identification. This species is promising as a stock upon which to graft the mango-
steen. Its fruits have an agreeable acid flavor.’ (Fairehild. )

eS).

12020. PorTULACARIA AFRA. Spek-boom.

From Durban, Natal. Received thru Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 1097,
February 8, 1908), November 9, 1904.

‘* A native South African shrub or small tree with succulent shoots which, accord-
ing to von Miller, has been tested for many years in Australia, and which Mr. John
M. Wood, of the Durban Botanic Garden, says has been sent to Algeria for experi-
mental purposes. The shoots are said to ‘be keenly relished by live stock, and the
plant is reported to grow on dry, waste places without requiring ‘attention. The cut-
tings take root easily, and von Miiller says that the plant may even be propagated
from the leaves. The range of this species is not known by the writer, but it will
probably thrive only ina frostless region. The plant grows on hot, rocky slopes,
preferably of doleritic nature. Plant on stony ridges or in sandy, desert soil. This
species deserves to be given a wide distribution in regions where it will grow wild,
and should be called to the attention of those interested in the cattle- -range question
of Arizona and Hawaii. These cuttings were donated by Mr. Wood.”’ (Fuirchild, )

12021. GARCINIA COCHINCHINENSIS.

From Durban, Natal. Received thru Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 1102,
February 8, 1903), November 9, 1904.

““This tree is a more vigorous one and easier to adapt to cultivation than G. man-
gostana, the true mangosteen. It is also a heavier bearer, and it is valuable in con-
nection with experiments on the cultivation of the mangosteen in Porto Rico and
Hawaii. The fruit is a golden-yellow color, one-seeded, with characteristic acid-
flavored pulp. Most people do not care for the taste of this fruit, but the writer found
the fruits most refreshing, and Mr. Wood, of the Botanic Gardens in Durban, who
kindly donated the seeds, says that a former governor of Natal was very fond of
them. Trees of this species should be raised in gardens in Florida, Porto Rico, and
Hawaii accessible for breeding and grafting experiments. It may prove a good stock
for the mangosteen.”’ ( Fairchild. )

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. at

12022. (ARCINIA MANGOSTANA. ; Mangosteen.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. R. Derry, assistant
superintendent of the Botanic Gardens. Received November 9, 1904.

12023. HorbEUM DISTICHUM. Two-row barley.
From Fresno, Cal. Received thru Mr. George C. Roeding, December 22, 1904.
White Smyrna. Grown from’. P. I. No. 7969.

12024 and 12025. SrcHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From Saltillo, Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. R. Silliman at the request of Dr.
Edward Palmer. Received November 7, 1904.

** An unusually large and fine variety of the chayote, representing two doubtful
subvarieties, the one a darker green in color than the other and considered a sweeter
sort. This is considered one of the best, and is indeed one of the most commonly
grown vegetables in Mexico and Central America. The particularly large size of
these varieties makes them promising for introduction into the warmer regions of
this country. Bulletin No. 28 of the Bureau of Plant Industry gives a full deserip-
tion of the methods of planting, ete.” ( Fairchild.)

12026 and 12027. Za MAYS. Corn.
From Saltillo, Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. R. Silliman. Received November
7, 1904.
12026. Genuine white Mexican 12027. Genuine red Mexican
June. June.

‘“‘T am sending you four ears of genuine Mexican June corn grown by myself. This
corn was planted in June and harvested about the 15th of October. The natives mix
their seed very much and are not at all careful with it, so a great deal of the so-called
Mexican June corn is not strictly such. Of the white variety there are two classes—
one with white cob, the other with red cob. The grainsare long and thin, the cob very
small. It is a great.drought resister and very sweet, the Mexican children chewing
the stalks as they do sugar cane. Cattle are very fond of. the green stalk and it
produces a fine flow of rich milk in cows. The stalk reaches a height of 8 to 12
feet and is very slender; therefore we plant it quite thick. The dark variety, or
Matiz pinto, is considered more hardy and better for resisting dry weather. It is
shorter and more stocky in its growth. It is not so sweet. It will give a crop when
all else fails. While not considered so fine for general use, it is equal to any for all
stock.”? (Silliman. )

12028 to 12103. PaAroONIA spp. Peony.
From Langport, Somerset, England. Received thru Messrs. Kelway & Son,
November 12, 1904.
Peonies imported for testing on the grounds of the Department of Agriculture at
Arlington, Va., 76 varieties, as follows:

12028. Maria Kelway. 12039. Paderewski.
12029. Agnes Mary Kelway. 12040. Mad Calot.
12030. Lady Curzon. 12041. Torquemada.
12081. Princess Beatrice. 12042. Glory of Somerset.
120382. Mrs. Chamberlain. 12048. -Prince of Wales.
12083. Mountébank. 12044. Leonard Kelway.
12034. Festiva Maxima. 12045. Dorothy Welsh.
12035. Princess Irene. 12046. Alonzo.

12036. Duke of Clarence. 12047. Grizzel Muir.
120387. Lady Beresford. 12048. Solfuterre.
12038. Limosel. 12049. Lottie Collins.

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7

5 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12028 to 12103—Continued.

12050. Kelway’s Queen. 12077. Nominata. f
12051. Helena. 12078. Culliphon. d
12052. Joan Seaton. 12079. Duke of Devonshire.
12053. Princess Christian. 12080. Baroness Schroeder.
12054. Princess of Wales. 12081. The Bride.

12055. Lady Gwendolen Cecil. 12082. Lila Christine Kelway.
12056. Mrs. Asquith. 12083. Cyclops.

12057. Stanley. 12084. Suinfoin.

12058. Prince George. 12085. Venus.

12059. Cognita. 12086. Duchess of Sutherland.
12060. Duchess of Teck. 12087. Mr. Manning.

12061. Autumnus. 12088. (Queen of the May.
12062. Humei White. 12089. Lady Cecilia Rose.
12063. Suinimer Day. 12090. Viscount Cross.
12064. Moonbeain. 12091. JLiyde.

12065. Reine des Irancais. 12092. Water Lily.

12066. JWhitleyi Plena. 12093.) Princess Dhuleep Singh.
12067. Prince Prosper. 12094. Crndrillon.

12068. Ludy Carrington. 12095. Alton Locke.

12069. Nir T. J. Lipton. 12096. Argus.

12070. Princess May. 12097. J/lesperus.

12071. Queen Victoria. 12098. Amiable.

12072. Miss Salivay. 12099. Lady Bramuiell.
12073. Bunch of Perfume. 12100. Cavalleria Rusticana.
12074. Milluis. 12101. Emily.

12075. Tinted Venus. 12102. Clothos.

12076. Miss Brice. 12103. Opiter.

12104. KFREYCINETIA ARBOREA.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received thru Mr. J. K. Higgins, horticulturist,
Agricultural Experiment Station, November 14, 1904.

12105 to 12107. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Brazil. Presented by Mr. M. Caluron, secretary of Agriculture, Railways,
Industry, and Public Works of the State of Bahia. Received October 31, 1904.

12105. From Santa Anna. 12107. From S. Gongalo dos
12106. From Maragogipe. Campos.
12108. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Bairam Ali, Old Merv, Turkestan. Presented by Prof. R. W. Pumpelly.
Received November 12, 1904.

12109. CuCUMIS MELO. : Muskmelon.

From Samarkand, Turkestan. Presented by Prof. R. W. Pumpelly. Received
November 12, 1904.

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)12110. CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received thru Mr. Gerrit P. Wilder, November 15,
1904. :

“Imported for use as a possible stock on which to graft the mangosteen, Garcinia
| mangostana.”’ (Fairchild. )

| 12111 and 12112.

From Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson-
Proschowsky. Received November 14, 1904.

12111. Ficus GLlomerarta. Cluster fig.
12112. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA. Prickly pear.
| 12113. SoLanumM coMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.

From Santa Rosa, Cal. Presented by Mr. Luther Burbank. Received Novem-
ber 18, 1904.

— ‘**Tubers produced from plants grown in Mr. Burbank’s experimental grounds from
} imported tubers, 8. P. I. No. 10324. First generation removed from importation.”
( Fairchild. )

12114. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Khojend, Russian Central Asia. Received thru Mr. E. Valneff, Novem-
ber 15, 1904.

12115. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From Mexico. Received=thru Dr. Edward Palmer, November 21, 1904.

12116 to 12119. Horprum spp. Barley.

From Milwaukee, Wis. Presented by Mr. G. G. Pabst, president of the Pabst
Brewing Company. Received November 9, 1904.

Four samples of barley grown from seed furnished by this Department, originally
purchased in Sval6f, Sweden, from the General Swedish Seed-Breeding Institute, as
follows:

12116. HorperuM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Prinsess. Grown trom §$. P. I. No. 10583 on the Summer farm, Wauwatosa,
Wis. Yielded 13 bushels from 1 peck of seed.

12117. HorbDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Chevalier II. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 10584 on the Wasson farm, Granville,
Wis. Yielded 55 bushels from 1 peck, approximately.

12118. HorbDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Hannchen. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 10585 on the Wasson farm, Granville,
Wis. Yielded 7 bushels from 1 peck of seed.

12119. HorbDEUM DISTICHUM ERECTUM.

Primus. Grown from §. P. I. No. 10586 on the farm of Mr. John Schubert,
Granville, Wis. Yielded 4 bushels from 1 peck of seed.

12120 to 12129. Horprum spp. Barley.

From Milwaukee, Wis. Presented by Mr. August Uihlein, secretary of the
Schlitz Brewing Company. Received November 21, 1904.

Barley samples, as follows:
12120. HorpDEUM TETRASTICHUM.
Albacete. Grown from §. P. I. No. 7427, originally from Spain.
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s0 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12120 to 12129——Continued.
12121. Horprum pisticHum.
Grown trom §. P. I. No. 7992, originally from Munich, Bavaria.

12122. Horprum HEXASTICHUM.

Grown from §. P. I. No. 8559, originally from Christiania, Norway.
12128. Horprum vuLGAre.

Maraouwt. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 9877, originally from Cairo, Kgypt.
12124. lHorprm sp.

Grown from California seed that was originally imported from Moravia.
12125. Horprum pIsticHUM NUTANS.

Hanna. Grown from §. P. I. No. 10402, originally from Austria.
12126. Horpeum pisricHUM NUTANS.

Prinsess. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 10583, originally from Sweden.
12127. Horpevne pisricHuM NUTANS.

Chevalier I]. Grown from 8. P. 1. No. 10584, originally from Sweden.
12128. HorbruM DISTICHUM NUTANS.

Hannchen. Grown from 8. P. 1. No. 10585, originally from Sweden.
12129. HorbruM bDIsTiIcCHUM ERECTUM. /

Primus. Grown from S. P. I. No. 10586, originally from Sweden.

12130. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.
From Calcutta, India. Received thru I. Henry Burkill, esq., M. C., officiating ©
reporter on economic products to the government of India, Indian Museum, |
October 21, 1904.

Rekikesh paddy seed, said to be the most valuable rice in India; grown on the”
Ganges where it emerges from the hills. A lowland variety of rice, said to be worth —
twenty times the price of ordinary rice. ‘
12131. XNANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM. Japanese pepper.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
November 14, 1904.
12132 to 12134.

From Brighton, Utah. Received thru Mr. Ephraim Clawson, November 10, 1904.

12132. TrRIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem.

12133. AvVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 10269, originally from Algeria.

12184. TrivicUM VULGARE. Wheat.

Chul-bidai. (Grown from §. P. I. No. 9131, originally from Russia.

12135. Vicia ATROPURPUREA.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru Mr. C. C. Morse in 1904.

12136 and 12137.

From London, England. Received thru Messrs. James Veitch & Sons (Limited),
Chelsea, S. W., November 25, 1904. :

121386. EvcomMia ULMOIDEs. Tu-chung. a

‘“Tu-chung is the name given by the Chinese to the tree which has been —
described by Professor Oliver in Hooker’s Icones Plantarum as Hucommia —

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 51

12136 and 12137—Continued.

ulmoides. The bark is the only part used, and is much esteemed by the
Chinese as a drug, tonic and various other properties being assigned to it. It
is described in nearly all Chinese works on materia medica and botany, the
earliest mention of it being given in the Herbal of which the Emperor Shén-
Nung is the reputed author, and which was committed to writing probably as
early as the first century of our era.

- “The tree is cultivated in small plantations i in the mountainous regions of
Szechwan, Hupeh, and Shensi; and from these districts it is brought to Han-
kow, the great mart for drugs that are produced in the w estern” provinces.
From this “port about 100 tons are annually exported by steamer to the other
treaty ports.

“ Hucommia ulmoides has been grown out of doors at Kew without any pro-
tection for the last six years. It is a vigorous, free-rooting plant, and bears
transplanting well. It will, I believe, thrive in any soil of average quality,
but seems to prefer a rich, Hght loam. In such a soil, at Kew, young trees
struck from cuttings five years ago are now 6 feet high and make shoots 2 feet
to 24 feet long in one season.

“Tt can be propagated easily by means of cuttings, and with these two
methods may be adopted. The quickest method is to take pieces of the current
season’s growth, about 6 inches long, in late July or early August, insert them
in pots of very sandy soil (the usual mixture for cuttings), and then place the
pots in a house or frame where slight bottom heat can be afforded. The cut-
tings should be made of shoots in what gardeners term a ‘‘half-woody”’ con-
dition. They will take root in a few weeks and can then, after a ‘‘ hardening-
off’’ period, be planted in nursery beds. The second method is to make the
cuttings of the leafless wood in November and dibble them in sandy soil in a
cool frame or out of doors under a cloche, or hand light. They will take root
the following spring. This method is not so quick as the other, nor have we
found it so sure.’’ (Kew Builetin No. 1, 1904.)

12137. DavipIA INVOLUCRATA. Davidia.
eee description of this beautiful tree under &. P. I. No. 16208. )

(12138. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.
From Miami, Fla. Received thru P. H. Rolfs, November 23, 1904.
Gordon. Grown from §. P. I. No. 3705.

912139. NicoriaANA SANDERAE. . Flowering tobacco.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, Novem-
ber 25, 1904. .

1 Carmine tuberose-flowered. Seed of a new hybrid Nicotiana raised in England.
} Described as forming bushy, much-branched plants 2 feet high, laden with flowers
| from base to summit. Flowers are a carmine red and fragrant, a single plant pro-
} ducing thousands. Resembles V. affinis in form, but hasa “short, stout tube and does
| not close up in daytime. (See No. 12358 for history. )

. rap

| 12140 to 12230.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company at
the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., October 31, 1904.

12140. ARALIA CORDATA. Moyashi udo.
Two-year-old roots.
12141. Cirrussp. . Orange.
Natsudaida.
12142. EpGrworrHia GARDNERI. Mitsumata paper plant.
12148 to 12155. Livium-spp. Lily.
12148. LitivumM ALEXAN- 12145. Litium BaATMAN-
DRAE. NIAE.
12144. Litrtum AauRATuM. 12146. Litium Brown.

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82

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12140 to 12230—Continued.
121438 to 12155—Continued.

12147.

12148.
12149.
12150.
12151.

12156.

12157 to 12176.
12157.
12158.
12159.
12160.
12161.
12162.
12163.
12164.
12165.
12166.

LeU ide
12178.
12179.
12180.

12181 to 12230.
12181.
12182.
121838.
12184.
12185.
12186.
12187.
12188.
12189.
12190.
12191.
12192.
12198.
12194.
12195.
12196.
WM
12198.
12199.

LILIUM
LIUM.

LILIUM CONCOLOR.

CORDIFO-

LILIUM HANSONI.
LiILIuM KRAMERI.

LILIUM LEICHT-

LINI.

MiscANTHUS CONDENSATUS.

NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM.
Tenjiku ren.

Tenjiku madara.

TTichiyo rei.

Taihaku ren.

Toka ren.

Higo shibori.

Shokko ren.

Tama usagi.

Shiro manman.

Nikko ren.

PHYLLOSTACHYS IENONIS..
PHYLLOSTACHYS MITIS.
PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA,.

PHYLLOSTACHYS QUILIOI.

Koshioyama.
Vaye hizakura.
Oshokun.

Haru arashi.
Faria sau.
Kurama yam.
Higau shidare.
Oshibayama.
Beni gamo.
Kongasau:

Shira taye.
Batan zakura.
Strogetsu.

Aki irosakura.
Ben den.

Asagi sakura.
Kumagai sakura.
Nara (?) sakura.

Kirigaya.

PRUNUS PSEUDO-CERASUS.

12152.

12158.

12154.

12155.

12167.
12168.
12169.
12170.
L2G
12172.
12173.
12174.
12175.
12176.

Flowering cherry.
12200.
12201.
12202.
12208.
12204.
12205.
12206.
_ 12207.
12208.
12209.
12210.
12211.
12212.
12213.
12214.
12215.
12216.
12217.
12218.

Hata sakura.

LILIUM LONGIPLO-
RUM.

‘y
LILIUM MEDEO-

LOIDES.

LitiuM SPECIOSUM |
ALBUM.

LILIUM TIGRINUM.

Lotus.

Ciozan ren.

Kayo ven.

TTaku botan.

Sakura ren.

Usuyo ven.

Seithaku ren.

Shosho ren.

Beni botan.

Kinshi ren.

Asahi ren.
Bamboo.
Bamboo.
Bamboo.
Bamboo.

Kafugen.
Benihigan.
Washi-no-O.
Kiuriuji.
Onaden.

Ichiyo.

Gigo

Moi.

Jowioi. -
Hizakura (single).
Mikuruma gaishi.
Hosokawa nioi.

FHorinji.

Ochochin.

Yokihi.

Shiogama sakura.
Toyama sakura.

Kokishinuden,

: SS a faa

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 83
12140 to 12230—Continued.
12181 to 12230—Continued.
12219. Nikoromoki. 12225. Senreko.
12220. Hakukezan. 12226. Totankisahura.
12221. Gozanoma nioi. 12227. Amano gawa.
12222. Nikushidase. 12228. Fugenzo.
12228. Taki nioi. 12229. Ouchizakina.
12224. fleto maru. 12230. WNiriu.
12231. Merpicaco SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Vernon, Tex. Received thru Mr. J. A. White, November 28, 1904.
Turkestan. Grown from S. P. I. No. 9450.
12232. PiIsraciA TEREBINTHUS. Terebinth.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Noyember 23,
1904.

12233. HYAcCINTHUS ORIENTALIS ALBULUS. Fiyacinth.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., November 26,
1904.

12234. PHLEUM PRATENSE. : Timothy.

From Tunis, Tunis. Presented by Prof. R. Gagey, of the Agricultural College.
Received November 30, 1904.

12235. LiILiuM PHILIPPINENSE. Benguet lily.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. Elmer D. Merrill. Received November
15, 1904. Collected by Mr. R. 8. Williams, collector for the New York
Botanical Gardens in the province of Benguet, P. I.

12236 and 12237.

From Clearbrook, Whatcom County, Wash. Presented by Mr. George Gibbs.
Received December 2, 1904.

122386. ACER MACROPHYLLUM. Oregon maple.

‘‘Handsome, roundheaded tree, remarkable for its large rohage. Not hardy
in the North. In western Washington these maples grow from 2 to 5 feet the
first year from seed. They are the finest of street shade trees, and stand any
amount of wind. They grow 60 feet high at Clearbrook and reach 3 to 6 feet
in diameter.’’? (Gibbs. )

122937.- THUJA GIGANTEA. Giant arbor vitae.
12238. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM. Doekoe.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub. Received December 5,
1904.

“One of the most refreshing fruits of the Dutch East Indies, which deserves to
be well known in the Western Tropics, but which hitherto seems to have been quite
overlooked.’’ (Fairchild. )

‘“A low-growing tree of the East Indies which is cultivated to some extent for its
fruit, which is known in Java and Malakka as ‘Lanseh’ fruit and is much esteemed
for its delicate aroma. The pulp is of somewhat firm consistence and contains a
cooling, refreshing juice.”’ (Jackson in Trans. Linn. Soc., NIV, 1 (1823), 115.)

12239... AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS.

From Washington, D. C. Received thru the National Botanic Garden in 1902.
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12240. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.
From Manatee, Fla. Reeeived thru Mr. A. J. Pettigrew, December 7, 1904.

Peters No. 1. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 3706.

12241. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Mangonia, Fla. Presented by Rey. I. EK. Gale. Received December 7,
1904.

Pere Lowis. Grown from Ss. P. 1. No. 3707.

12242. BerERBERIS FREMONTII.

From Tucson, Ariz. Received thru Mr. D. G. Fairchild at the Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, Chico, Cal., September I0, 1904.

“Seeds from plants growing on the experiment station grounds. A beautiful
desert form for breeding with B. thunbergii.’ (Fairchild. )
12243. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.

From northern Syria. Received thru Mr. W. T. Swingle at the Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, Chico, Cal., October 6, 1904.

‘* These seeds were grown from trees grafted on 2. iutica and were obtained from

a Mr. Nazar, whose people graft the pistache on this species in the dry country near
the Euphrates River.”’ — (Swingle.)

12244 to 12302.

A collection of bulbs secured for experimental work in the Department bulb
garden.

12244 to 12265.

From Hillegom, Haarlem, Holland. Received thru Vander Sehoot &
Son, October, 1903.

12266 to 12276.

From London, England. Received thru William Bull & Sons, November,
1903.

12277 to 12279.

From Clearbrook, Wash. Received thru Mr. George Gibbs, November,
L904.

12280 to 12298.

From Guernsey, England. Received from Hubert & Co., September,
1904. Purchased thru Mr. Nicholas Le Page, Mount Vernon, N. Y.

12299 to 12302.
From Ettrick, Va. Received thru Poat Brothers, October, 1904.

12303. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Brookings, 8. Dak. Received thru Mr. I. I. Stearns, December 8, 1904.
Sivty-Day. Grown from S. P. I. No. 5938.

12304. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From New Orleans, La. Presented by the J. Steckler Seed Company. Received
November 23, 1904.

12305. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From West Palm Beach, Fla. Received thru Mr. John B. Beach, December 9,
1904.
Mulgoba.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 85

12306. (Gossypium sp. Cotton.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Dr. B. D. Halsted, Agricultural
Experiment Station, New Brunswick, N. J. Received December 6, 1904.

Kaki. These seeds were coilected by Mr. A. Ellicott Brown, of the Marine Corps,
and sent to Doctor Halsted.

12307 to 12357. Satix spp. . Willow.

From Ottawa, Canada. Presented by Dr. William Saunders, director of the
Central Experimental Farm. Received December 14, 1902.

A collection of species and varieties of willow growing in the arboretum of the
Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa. The nomenclature given is that recognized
by the Experimental Farm.

12807. SaALtx CAESIA PENDULA 12332. SaLix BICOLOR LAURE-
ZABELI. 2 ANA.
123808. Satix NIGRICANS PRUNI- 123388. SALIX DECIPIENS.
FOLIA. x
12334. SaLix ALBA VITELLINA
12309. SaALIx DAPHNOIDES POM- AURANTIACA.

ERANIA FEMINA. 5
= 1238385. SaLix PURPUREA LAM-

12310. Sazix pRranpRaA (S. LAP- BERTIANA.
PEANA). a
123836. SALIx CINEREA TRICOLOR.

12387. SaALix AMBIGUA.

12338. SaALix VORONESH.

12811. SALIX PURPUREA SCHAR-
FENBERGENSIS.

123812. SaALIx CASIANDRA LANCI-
FOLIA. 12339. SaLix SMITHIANA ACU-

s MINATA (S. DASYCLA-
12318. Sarrx FRAGILIS BASFORD- sey A (S. DASYCLA

TIANA.
12340. SaALIx PELLITA.

12341. SaALIx REPENS ARGENTEA.

12814. SaLix RUBRA FORBYANA.

12315. SaLix ARGENTEA AURITA.

12342. SaALrx LONGIFOLIA.
12816. SaLix NIGRICANS MOAB- me

ITIGA. 12348. SaLix LAURINA.
123817. SaLix BATAVIAE. 12344. SatLix BABYLONICA.
12318. SaALIx ALBA BRITZENSIS. 12345. SALIx CINEREA REPENS.
12319. SALIX NIGRICANS COTINI- 12346. SaLix FRAGILIS AMMAN-
FOLIA. IANA.

12320. SaALix ALBA VITELLINA. 12347. SaLtx ALBA ARGENTEA.
12821. SaALix DAPHNOIDES FEM- 12348. SaLix NIGRICANS MENTH-
INA. AEFOLIA.

12322. SaALIx PETIOLARIS. 12349. SaLiIx ROSMARINIFOLIA.

12323. SaLix SERINGEANA. 12350. SaALix NIGRICANS.
12324. SaLix ALBA VITELLINA. 12351. SaALtIx MOLLISSIMA.
12325. SALIX ERDINGERI. 123852. SaLix VIMINALIS SUPER-
r) BA.
12326. Salix NIGRICANS ANSON- Z
TIANA. 12853. SaLix HIPPOPHAEFOLIA
: UNDULATA.
12327. SaLIx PURPUREA URAB-
ENSIS. 123854. Sax SPAETHI.
123828. SALIx UNDULATA. 12355. Sabre CORDATA VESTITA.
12329. SaLrx vVIMINALIS. 12356. SALIX ALBA VITELLINA
a NOVA.
128380. Salix DAPHNOIDES MAS- o
CULA. 12357. SaALix NIGRICANS VIBUR-
NOIDES.

12381. Savix BLANDA (S. BABY-
LONICA X FRAGILIS).

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S86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
12358. NICOTIANA SANDERAE. Flowering tobacco.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., December 14,
1904.

Carmine-fllowered. ‘This variety is the result of crossing the dwarf purple-flowered

N. forgetiana, from Brazil, with V. affinis, the well-known, fragrant white-flowered
garden annual.’ (Sander & Sons. )

12359. [LATHYRUS ODORATUS. Sweet pea.
From Covent Garden, W. C., London, England. Received thru Watkins &
Simpson, 12 Tavistock street, December 9, 1904.
Gladys Unavin. :
12360. A¥FZELIA QUANZENSIS.

From Cape Town, Cape Colony, Africa. Received thru Dr. Peter MacOwan,
government botanist, November 28, 1904.

12361. LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS. - Plat pea.
‘From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., November 21,
L904.

12362 and 12363.

From Bangkok, Siam. Presented by-His Excellency Phya Akharaj Varadhara,
the Siamese minister, to Dr. B. T. Galloway. Received December 2, 1904.

Plants used extensively in Bangkok as a condiment.

12362. 12363.
Krawan. (No name given. )
12364. LiILIuM GIGANTEUM. Lily.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry & Lee, December 13, 1904.

12365. PANICUM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass.
From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru the Agricultural Experiment Station,
December 21, 1904.
12366. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.
From New Orleans, La. Received thru the J. Steckler Seed Company, Decem-
ber 16, 1904.
12367. Dania sp. Dahlia.
From ‘‘ La Trinidad,’’ Guerrero, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm,
December 13, 1904.
12368. (GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS. Gladiolus.

From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, Decem-
ber 16, 1904. .

White Lady.

12369. PACHYRHIZUS sp.

From Santa Maria del Rio, Mexico. Received thru Dr. Edward Palmer, Decem-
ber 21, 1904.

‘““There are two forms of this Pachyrhizus, one called Agua (water) and the other
Leche (milk). These two forms have been long recognized, but not as separate species.
At Santa Maria del Rio I saw several fields of this plant cultivated on ridges so that
the plants might be irrigated. I was informed that both forms were grown in the
same patch and could not be distinguished either by their foliage or flowers, and that

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 87

it was only by tasting the roots themselves that the difference could be detected.
Both varieties are considered equally valuable. They are eaten raw, especially by
travelers on long tours thru the drier portions of the country, as their watery
charaeter makes them valuable for quenching one’s thirst. They are also considered
nutritious and are said to make good pickles. It is possible that they may also be
cooked as turnips are and could be cultivated in regions where the turnip will not
thirive:’? (Palmer: )

12370. Iris sp. | Iris.
From Fairfield, Wash. Collected by Mr. A. J. Pieters, August 21, 1904.

12371 to 12393. Abyssinian seeds.

From Abyssinia, Africa. Received thru Hon. Robert P. Skinner, commissioner
of the United States to Abyssinia, December 15, 1904.

A collection of seeds made for Mr. Skinner under his direction by Mr. Eugéne
Carette Bouvet. This collection is supplementary to the collection received June 8,
1904, Nos. 11039 to 11119, from the same source. The names given are transcribed
from those written upon the original packages.

12371. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
123872. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
3 12373. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
. 12374. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
: 12375. HoRDEUM sp. Barley.
: 12376. HorpeEvum sp. Barley.
12377. Triticum sp. Wheat.
12378. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA. Teff.
12379. TrRiticuM DIOCOCCUM. Emmer.
12380. Corrna sp. Wild coffee.
12381. Correa sp. Harrar coffee.
12382. Correa sp. Cultivated coffee.
12383. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
12384. ZA MAYS. Corn.
12385. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA. Teff.
12386. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA. Teff.
12887. SrsamMuM INDICUM. Sesame.
12388. PIMPINELLA ANISUM. Anise.
12389. GUIZOTIA OLEIFERA.
12390. ELEUSINE CORACANA.
12391. Linum sp. Flax.
123892. PIsuM SATIVUM. Pea.
12393. CICER ARIETINUM. Chick-pea.
12394. Brera VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Mr. Albert Bohm, Wool Exchange
Building, West Broadway and Beach streets, December 21, 1904.

Said by Mr. Bohm to be more subject to outside influences than ordinary seed.

12395. PHYSALIS sp. Ground cherry.

From Columbus, Ohio. Received thru the Livingston Seed Company, December
23, 1904.

Ordered for Mr. Burbank’s experiments.
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85 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
12396. PHYSALIS sp. Purple ground cherry.

From Columbus, Ohio. Received thru the Livingston Seed Company, Decem- —

ber 24, 1904.
12397. ZINNIA ELEGANS. Zinnia.
From Naples, Italy. Received thru Mr. Max Herb, successor to Herb & Wulle,
24-36 via Trivio, December 24, 1904. ;
Zinnia elegans, fl. pl. crispa, extra; described in yolume 19 of MOller’s Deutsche 4
Girtner-Zeitung, p. 475. .

12398. MerpicaGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Fort Collins, Colo. Received thru Mr. Peter Anderson, December 28,
1904.
12399 and 12400. (GtLycINer HISPIDA. Soy bean. —
From Amherst, Mass. Received thru the Hatch Experiment Station, December ~
28, 1904. r
12399. Grown from §. P. I. 12400. Grown trom §S. P. I, _
No. 9407, No. 9408.
12401. [PoMora sp. ;
From Miami, Fla. Received thru Prof. P. H. Rolts, Subtropical Laboratory,

December 23, 1904.

A pink-flowered Tpomcea grown from seed secured by Professor Rolfs in Cuba or ©
Jamaica.

12402 and 12403. OPpuUNTIA FICUS-INDICA GYMNOCARPA. Tuna.

From Nice, France. Reeeived thru Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, December —
27, 1904.

‘In a letter of December 12, Doctor Proschowsky remarks: ‘The young joints of this
species have small spines, but these fall off in the second year. As regards the fruits,
it is three years that they have been produced in my garden, and they have always
been absolutely spineless without any of those almost microscopic spicules which
are the great objection to the fruits of Opuntia in general.’ The present year only
three fruits were developed, and the seeds sent, No. 12403, are from one of those
fruits. As this small number of seeds represents the total number contained in the
fruit it is evident that the variety, in addition to bearing spineless fruits, bears fruits
with comparatively few seeds in them. Doctor Proschowsky further remarks that
this Opuntia is the largest, quickest growing, and most picturesque of all of the
Opuntias which he has eyer seen.’ ( Fairchild. )

12404. (CEREUS VALIDUS.

From Nice, France. Received thru Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, Decem-
ber 27, 1904.

“A tall, picturesque plant, which produces fruit the size of a goose egg and of a
beautiful magenta color. These fruits are absolutely without spicules and of very
good taste. Doctor Proschowsky remarks that he knows of no other fruit which is
so ‘melting,’ and it resembles much the ‘snows’ sold in Latin-American countries,
consisting of real snow mixed with some fruit juice or sugar.”’ (Fairchild. )

12405 to 12407.
From New York, N.Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., December 28, 1904.
12405. MHotcus LANatus. Velvet grass.

A forage grass of poor quality, but capable of growing well on dry soil.
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905.

12405 to 12407— Continued.
12406. SPERGULA ARVENSIS. Spurry.
An annual plant of especial value on dry, sandy land.
12407. OrNITHOPUS SATIVUS. Serradella.
An annual legume for growing on dry, sandy land.
\
12408. ULEX EUROPABRUS. Gorse, whin, or furze.
From Dublin, Ireland. Received thru Hogg & Robertson, December 29, 1904.

“The cultivation of this plant is suited only to waste lands which are unfit for
more profitable cultures. In portions of northern France, the Netherlands, Eng-
land, and Ireland the plant is utilized successfully as fodder, being cut and passed
thru a special shredding machine, which reduces the spines to a harmless pulp.
In the Madeira Islands, J. B. Blandy informed me that it was very keenly relished
by cattle and furnished an excellent fodder for milk-producing purposes. The plant,
altho not a tender species, will probably not be hardy in the Northwest, but should
be tried in regions with a climate similar to that of England and Ireland, on rocky,
barren hillsides where other plants will not thrive.’’ ( Fairchild.)

12409. MEeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Ogden, Utah. Received thru the C. A. Smurthwaite Produce Company,
December 30, 1904.

This seed was grown on the ranch of Mr. E. M. Brimall, Diamond Fork, Spanish
Fork Canyon, Utah County, Utah, on land without irrigation, above water line in
‘section 1, township 9 south, range 4 east. This land has grown alfalfa seed for
nineteen years in succession, and this seed is from the nineteenth crop.

12410 to 12448.

Drug and medicinal seeds and plants ordered for the cooperative work conducted
by Dr. R. H. True, of this Department.

12410 to 12422.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., 4 Quai
de la Mégisserie, December 29, 1904.

12410. AconriITUM NAPEL- 12417. TuymMus vuL-
LUS. GARIS.
12411. AcoNnNITUM NAPEL- 12418. RosMaARINUS OFFI-
LUS. CINALIS.
12412. Hyoscyamus wNrI- 12419. SavTuREJA HORTEN-
GER. SIS.
12418. LAVANDULA VERA. 12420. DeELPHINIUM sTa-
PHISAGRIA.
12414. Carum CaARUI.
12421. EcBALLIUM ELA-
12415. PyReTHRUM RkOo-
TERIUM.
SEUM.

12422. ORIGANUM VUL-

12416. PyYRETHRUM CINE-
GARE.

RARIAEFOLIUM.
12423. SALvia OFFICINALIS. Sage.

From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Novem-
ber 30, 1904.

Broad-leaved.
12424 and 12425. FEcHINnacea ANGUSTIFOLIA.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received thru Mr. H. W. Baker, November 28,

o

12424. Plants. 12425. Seeds.

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12410 to 12448 Continued.
12426 to 12441.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received thru Haage & Schmidt, December 24, —

1904.
12426. EcBaLtuium = krLA- 12434. Pyrernrum Rko-
TERIUM. SEUM.
12427. AcoNITUM NAPEL- 124385. PyrRerHRUM CINE-
LUS. RARIAEFOLIUM.
12428. AcONITUM NAPEL- 12436. CoLcHicum Av-
LUS. TUMNALE.
12429. Hyoscyamus NI- 12437. THyYMUSVULGARIS.
oh: 12438. Rosmarinus oFFi-
124380. LavANDULA VERA. CINALIS.
12431. CaruM AJOWAN. 124389. SarurReJA HORTEN-
12432. ORIGANUM YUL- ges
GARE. 12440. Bryonta ALBA.
12433. Dr_eninium sra- 12441. Bryonta pioica,.
PHISAGRIA.
12442. Cassi ANGUSTIFOLIA. Senna.
From Corpus Christi, Tex. Received thru Mr. H. H. Fisher, October 31,
1904.
12443 to 12446. PANAX GINSENG. Ginseng.
From Cuba, N. Y. Received thru Bates Ginseng Gardens, October 31,
1904. ‘
12443. One-year-old 12445. Three-year-old
roots. roots.
12444. Two-year-old 12446. (ierminated seed.
roots.
12447. MoNnarba FISTULOSA. Wild bergamot.
From Rochester, Mich. Received thru Mr. Wilfred A. Brotherton, Noyem-
ber 14, 1904.
12448. Monarpa puncrata. Horsemint.
From La Crosse, Wis. Received thru Dr. E. C. Swarthout, October 28, 1904.
E :
12449 and 12450. Dania spp. Dahlia.
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, December
27, 1904.
Seeds collected near Ixtlahuacan del Rio, Jalisco, Mexico, northwest from
Guadalajara. .
12449. White. 12450. Striped.
12451. EuTrREMA WASABI. Japanese horse-radish.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
December 29, 1904. é

(Described in detail in Bulletin No. 42 of the Bureau of Plant Industry. ) .
12452. ARALIA CORDATA. Kan udo.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
December 29, 1904. “a

(For description, see Bulletin No. 42 of the Bureau of Plant Industry. )
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12453 to 12547. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

“Samples of rice received in answer to requests made of the various persons fur- -
nishing same, for testing in connection with the efforts now being made for the pur-
pose of finding a variety resistant to the disease known as rotten-neck, threatening
the rice-growing industry in the Carolinas.”’ (Fairchild. )

12453 to 12463. Rice.

From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
July 29, 1904.
Samples of unhulled rice as follows: -
12453. Piemontese rice, Novarese. One of the most valued for its yield
and its quality. It is, however, grown in Lombardy on

soil only which has carried a rice crop the previous season,
as on fresh land it easily takes the disease called ‘‘brusone.”’

12454. — Piemontese rice, Bertone. Usually grown on fresh land, is
resistant to the ‘‘brusone,’’ and the hulled rice is inferior
to the Novarese.

12455. Piemontese rice, Javanese. Thrives on all kinds of land. It is
pretty resistant to ‘‘brusone,’” but is very late, lacks quality
and sheds its seeds too easily when being cut.

12456. Piemontese rice, nostrano. Takes too easily the disease ‘‘ bru-
sone,’’ and is consequently little grown in Lombardy. It
is somewhat used in the perpetual rice fields of the Po Val-
ley, where it seems to be more resistant.

12457. Piemontese rice, leoncino. Very productive Japanese rice, of
good quality, with a golden spike. Recommended for wet,
compact, rich land.

12458. Piemontese rice, 12461. Egyptian rice, ya-

JSrancone. mani.
12459. LHgyptianrice, fino. 12462. Dry Mountainrice.
12460. Kgyptian rice, sul- 12463. Dry rice from
tanie. Manchuria.
12464 to 12478. Rice.

From Colombo, Ceylon. Presented by Dr. C. Drieberg, superintendent of
School Gardens. Received October 21 and 24, 1904.

12464. Kurusivru paddy. White grainin black husk. From Kegalle
district.

12465. Muttusamba paddy. Superior variety for table use. From
Kegalle district.

12466. <Kaiurusamba paddy. From Kegalle district.

12467. Kirinaran paddy. From Bentota district.

12468. Suduve paddy. From Bentota district.
12469. Jal-tatu-hel paddy. From high elevation, Uva Province.
12470. Mudu-kiri-hel paddy. From high elevation, Uva Province.

12471. Ceylon Carolina paddy. From Hauwella, 30 miles inland from
Colombo.

12472. Ceylon Carolina paddy. From Mount Lavinia, 7 miles south
of Colombo.

12473. Kiusui (Japanese) paddy. Grown in the Government Stock
Garden.

12474. Ingrese we. From Elakake, 4 miles inland from Bentatte,
about halfway from Colombo-to Galle.

12475. Kuru-vi paddy. From Madampe, Northwestern Province.
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12453 to 12547 —-Continued.
12464 to 12478—Continued.

12476. Rata-vi paddy. From Madampe, North Central Province.
Somewhat mixed with native varieties.

12477. Puluk-smban paddy. From Kegalle district. ;

12478. Rat-hel paddy. Up-country grain, inclined to be white, tho

husk is rather dark. a

12479 to 12488. Rice.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. R. Derry, assistant —

superintendent of the Botanical Gardens. Received November 9, 1904.

12479. Areng paddy. Used for making flour, and when cooked is

hard’and white. Always used by the natives.

Mr. Derry uses the term ‘‘paddy’’ to signify wet-land rice, and the
term ‘‘pulot’’ to indicate dry-land rice.

12480. Arencho (or Keroncho) paddy. Used same as 12479; price same

alse ys
12481. Chemara-putri paddy. Used same as 12479; price same also.
12482. Seri-bumi paddy. First-class flour for making cakes; pure
white when cooked.
12483. Svroupe paddy. First-class flour for cakes and for the natives.
12484. uadin paddy. Used for rice by the natives.

12485. Bunga-melong pulot. Used for making cakes of any kind, but
when cooked is hard and white. ;

12486. Svong-ul/ar pulot. Use and price same as 12485.
12487. Merah pulot (or paddy). Use and price same as 12485.

12488. Manek paddy. Used only for feeding turtledoves and ring- —
doves. F

12489 to 12512. Rice.

From Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. B.
Howell Jones. Received in August, 1904.

12489. Rice of the kind ustally grown in British Guiana.
12490 to 12511.

Samples experimentally grown at the Georgetown Botanical Gardens
from imported Ceylon rice. They are distinguished by number only.
Nos. 12490 to 12503 are ‘‘Ordinary rice.’’ Nos. 12504 to 12511 are what
are known as ‘‘ Hill rice.’’

12512. From the Berbice River district.

12513 to 12515. Rice.

From Bulkeley, Ramleh, Egypt. Presented by Hon. Lionel Sandars,
Received during the summer of 1904.

12513. Yaban (or Yapani) paddy. From Daira Draneht Pasha,
Kafr-el-Dawar. 4 ;

12514. Soultani (or Sultani) paddy. Same source as 12513.
12515. Sahaini (or Sabini) paddy. Same source as 12513.

12516 to 12518. Rice.

From Siam. Presented by the Arracan Company, of Bangkok, thru Di
T. Heywood Hays, of that place. Received October 21, 1904.

12516. Naichonchisee paddy. Usually considered the finest quality
in Bangkok. > oe

12517. Sakakrang paddy. Good quality; long grain.
12518. Paknampho paddy. Medium quality.

DECEMBER, 1903. TO DECEMBER, 1905. 93

12453 to 12547—Continued.

12519 to 12520. Rice.
From Italy. Presented by Messrs. Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a
Teduccio, near Naples. Received October 3, 1904.
12519. Italian. No special naine given.
12520. Italian. No special name given; probably the same kind as
12519.
12521. Thessaly. Rice.
From Greece. Presented by Mr. 8. Xanthopaulo, Station Agricole,
Patras. Received in August, 1904.
—12522. Rice.
From Brazil. Presented by Consul Louis H. Aymé, Para. Received in
August, 1904.

Rice paddy, like that grown in the districts of Guama and Irituba, in the
State of Maranhac, Brazil, in a black loam, either overlying or mixt with
sandy gravel and sandstone. The rice is called Carolina.

12523 and 12524. Rice.
From German East Africa. Presented by Mr. Udo yon Katte, Plantage
Kigome, Bezirk Tanga. Received October 5, 1904.
12523. Nondro paddy. 12524. Kikandu paddy.
12525 to 12547. Rice.
From Java. Presented by Mr. Charles A. Frane, Soerabaya, Java, Dutch
East Indies. Received November 17, 1904.
12525 to 12540. <Ampenan 12544. Solo “A” paddy.
ipeselelye 12545. Solo “B” paddy.
12541. Magetan paddy. 12546. Djember paddy.
Vall addv
12542. Pekalongan paddy. 12547. - Djember paddy.
12548. Pekalongan paddy. :

12548. CRATAEGUS sp. (4)

From City of Mexico, Mexico. Received from Mr. G. Clark, thru Mr. G. Onder-
donk, of Nursery, Tex., December 31, 1904.

This species of Crataegus is used in different parts of Mexico as a stock upon which
the European and American type of pears are grafted. Ina letter of May 30, 1904,
Mr. Onderdonk describes the use of this stock as follows: ‘‘ While there is to be
found an occasional young tijocate growing ina cultivated lot with intention of being
made a stock for pears by grafting where it stands, yet no nurseries of it exist. It
grows wild in the most forbidding situations. The earliest fruits begin to ripen
about the last of July, while the largest number mature about October or November.
I saw many fine old pear trees in different parts of Mexico-on tijocale stock, and for
the European and American type of pears there can be no better stock than tijocate.”’

12549. MerEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Received thru Mr. Ronaldo Tidblom, August
12, 1905.

12550. Poa PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.
From Winchester, Ky. Received thru Mr. D. S. Gay, December 2, 1904.

12551. (Undetermined. )
From Central Africa. Presented by Mrs. Anita N. McGee, 1620 P street, Wash-
ington, D. C. Received thru Mr. David Fairchild, December 31, 1904.

A single plant, said to be the first of its kind ever brought to America and to
~ belong to the order Scitamineae. The plant was introduced by Mr. Vernon, who
brought the Pigmies to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. (airchild. )

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12552. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond.
From Niles, Cal. Received thru the California Nursery Company, January 4,
L905.

Jordan. ‘* These trees are from stock introduced by Mr. John Rock, seed of which —
was submitted to the United States consul in Malaga, and pronounced the true Jordan
type. They are not from trees of stocks introduced by this Department.’ ( Fairehild.)

ry. . q
12553 to 12556. TERMINALIA sp. Myrobalan. —
From New York, N. Y. Received thru A. Klipstein & Co., 122 Pearl street, 4

July 11 and August 1, 1904. :
12553. Jubblepore, No. 1. 12555. Jubblepore, No. 1. t
12554. Bhimleys, No. 2. 12556. Bimléy, No. 2.

“The fruits of the myrobalan contain one of the best tanning substances in
the world. Large quantities of myrobalans are exported from “India to Eneg-
land, and itis belie ved that the cultivation of these trees, of which there are
evidently several species, may be a lucrative one in parts of California. The «
tree is known to be a drought-resistant species and suited to extremely hot
climates. Some of the species are trees and, consequently, may withstand the
slight cold to which they will be subjected in California.’”’? ( L’airchild. )

12557 and 12558. ZEA MAYs. Sweet corn.

Selected seed corn for use in a series of experiments to determine the effect of soil,
location, ete., on standard varieties of sweet corn, the idea being to distribute this
seed to reliable parties in different localities, and to secure from them samples of the
product for examination and further distribution.

12557. Received from Mr. A. N. Clark, Milford, Conn., March 25, 1904.
Stowell’s Evergreen.

12558. Received from Mr. A. N. Clark, Milford, Conn., March 25, 1904.
Early Crosby.

12559 to 12561. ZEA MAYS. Sweet corn.
From Falls Church, Va. Received thru Mr. Upton Galligher, March 25, 1904.
12559. Malakof. Grown in 1903 from 8. P. I. No. 9357.

a e

12560. Malakof. Selected ears. |
12561. Malakof. Grown in 1903 from $. P. 1. No. 9356
12562. ZEA MAYS. Sweet corn.

From Auburn, N. Y. Received thru Mr. G. W. Boynton, May 6, 1904.

Malakof. Seed from selected amber ears, probably from same lot as 8. P. I. No.
10401.

12563. ZEA MAYS. Sweet corn.
From Garrettsville, Ohio. Received thru Mr. George J. Streator, May 6, 1904.
Malakof. Seed from selected ears.
12564. Dau.ia sp. Dahlia.
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, December

30, 1904.

12565. Linium sp. Lily.

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, January 4
1905.
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12566 to 12576.

From Tunis, North Africa. Secured by Mr. Thomas H. Kearney during his
exploration of Tunis. Received January 4, 1905.

A collection of economic plants as follows:

12566 to 12568. PuNICcCA GRANATUM. Pomegranate.
From the premises of M. Robert, Kalaa Srira, Susa.
12566. Red fruited. 12568. White-fruited va-
12567. Chelfi. White Tet ye Eon
fruited. Gabes.

‘““These pomegranates are the best sorts grown in Tunis. The

first two seem to be peculiar to Susa.’’ (Kearney. )
12569 to 12573. OLEA EUROPARA. Olive.
From the premises of M. Robert, Kalaa Srira, Susa.
12569. Barowmi (fruit mucronate).
12570. Baroumi (fruit not mucronate).

“This is the largest olive in the country, and M. Robert’s is about the
only place where it can be secured.”” (Kearney. )
12571... Zarazi (?).

““This is a meditm-sized olive and is the most-generally planted pre-
serving olive in the country, being common even to the oases of the
Jerid. It is probably a hardy sort, and one easily adapted to a variety
of conditions. As soon as I see M. Minangoin I shall find out definitely
if itis actually the Zarazi that I have obtained.’’ ( Kearney.)

12572. Bidh Hammam.

This is one of the largest olives of Tunis.
12573. Chemlali. From Sfax, Tunis.

‘Tt is doubtful if this is a desirable sort, asthe oil produced from it is
said to contain too much margarin.’’ ( Kearney.)

12574 to 12576. MrsemMBRYANTHEMUM spp.
From Sfax, Tunis.

12574. With yellow 12576. With rose-violet
flowers. flowers.
12575. With rose-colored
flowers.

“The first two kinds are used hereas border plants, and also for hold-
ing banks at roadsides, while the last is made use of in the Jardin Pub-
lique as a lawn plant. These grow well in this dry soil without atten-
tion after the first two weeks after planting.’”’ (Kearney.)

12577. PoTERIUM SANGUISORBA. Burnett.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., January 5, 1905.

12578 to 12668. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

From Europe. Secured by Prof. L. R. Jones, of the University of Vermont,

during a trip thru the potato-growing regions of Europe in 1904. Notes by
Proiessor Jones.

12578 to 12596.

From Berlin, Germany. Received thru the Potato Culture Station, Decem-
ber 14, 1904.

12578.

Geheimrat Theil. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 1.) Originated by Richter.
Skin white, flesh white. (See description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-
Kult.-Stat., 1903, p. 53.)

Recommended by Professor Eckenbrecher and independently by his
foreman, Mr. Goese, as showing a high degree of disease resistance and
being a good general-purpose potato.

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12578 to 12668—Continued.
12578 to 12596—Continued.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12579.

Sophie. (lL. R. Jones’s No. 2.) Originated by Cimbal. White skin,
yellowish-white flesh. (See description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-
Kult.-Stat., 1903, pp. 37 and 53. )

Recommended by Professor Eckenbrecher as one of the most pro-
ductive of table varieties. Fairly resistant to disease; suited to various

soils. ;
12580.

Dabersche. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 3.) Originator unknown. Skin pale
red, flesh white-yellowish. (For further notes, see any of reports of
Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., e. g., 1903, pp. 34 and 53. )

This was ordered because it is the standard table variety in the trials
of the German station. It is one of the most widely cultivated food
potatoes in Germany; an old variety. Professor Eckenbrecher reports |
it as most liable to seab and liable to rot. |

Sorauer says that it is suited to sandy soils. Foreman Goese says it is
not suitable for heavy soils. Doctor Appel finds it one of the most resist-
ant to “‘Schwarzbeinigkeit.’’

Skin white, flesh white. (For description, see any report of the Deutsch.
Kart.-Kult.-Stat., e. g., 1903, pp. 35 and 52.)

Chosen for two reasons: (1) It is one of the most uniformly resistant
to scab of the varieties reported upon by Professor Eckenbrecher for a
long series of years. (2) Itis taken at this German station as the typical
heavy yielding factory potato. It is also a fair table variety. Not
especially resistant to disease except scab; suited to all except wetter

soils.
12582.

Magnum Bonum. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 5.) Originated by Sutton. 7
Skin white, flesh white; a medium late variety which is a standard
table potato of north central Europe. (See further description in
Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1903, pp. 48 and 53. )

Prunet, Frank, Sorauer, and others report this to be the most resist-
ant to Phytophthora of any variety. Suited to all soils, according to
foreman Goese.

125838.

Irene. (L. R. Jones’s No. 6.) Originated by Paulsen. Skin red,
flesh white. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-
Stat., 1903, pp. 39 and 43.)

A medium late variety which has been found in the trials of this
station second only to Vohort in resistance to diseases (rots, ete.). It is
also very resistant to scab. According to Foreman Goese, suited to
good soils but not to light sands.

12584.

Professor Maerker. (L. R. Jones’s No. 7.) Originated by Richter.
Flesh white. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-_
Stat., 1897, p. 29; 1903, pp. 42 and 52.) This is a medium late variety,
exceedingly productive, and a favorite sort in Germany for factory pur-
poses, as well asa good table variety. It has shown good scab resist-
ance, and was recommended by Foreman Goese and Professor Ecken-
brecher for general disease resistance. Foreman Goese says that it is
suited to all soils.

12585.

Silesia. (L. R. Jones’s No. 8.) Originated by Cimbal. Flesh and
skin white. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-
Stat., 1899; p: 35; 1903, p: 42.)

F
12581.
Richter’s Imperator. (. R. Jones’s No. 4.) Originated by Richter.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. on

_ 12578 to 12668—Continued.
| 12578 to 12596—Continued.

A very late variety. Very heavy yielder and high percentage of starch,
therefore one of the highest in total starch product. Only fairly resistant
to disease, but included upon recommendation of Professor Ecken-
brecher. Foreman Goese says that it is suited to all soils.

12586.

Max Hyth. (. R. Jones’s No. 9.) Originated by Cimbal. This is
a late potato, of good quality and starch content, described in the
Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat.

Ordered because Foreman Goese stated that he considered this the
most resistant variety toward Phytophthora, and added that it is suited
to all soils.

12587.

Mohort. (L. R. Jones’s No. 10.) Originated by Dolkowski. White
skin, white flesh. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-
Kult.-Stat., 1903, pp. 37 and 42.)

Selected because reported (1903, etc.) as the most highly resistant to
diseases (rot, etc.) of any variety tested; also fairly resistant to scab.
Excellent table variety; high yielder; high starch content. Foreman
Goese says that it is suited to all soils.

12588.

Gastold. (L. R. Jones’s No. 11.) Originated by Dolkowski. White
skin, white flesh, middle late. (See further description in Berichte
Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1903, pp. 35 and 42.)

Selected because next to President Kriiger this appears to be the most
productive variety they have. Fair degree of general disease resistance.
Esteemed alike for table and factory. Foreman Goese says that it is
suited to all soils.

12589.

President Kriiger. (L. R. Jones’s No. 12.) Originated by Cimbal.
White skin, white flesh, late variety. (See further description in Berichte
Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1903, pp. 35, 42, and 52.)

Selected because it has proved to be an enormous yielder, leading all
varieties in most trials. It is of rather low starch content and recom-
mended only for factory purposes. Foreman Goese says that it is suited
to all good soils.

12590.

Professor Wohltmann. (UL. R. Jones’s No. 18.) Originated by Cimbal.
Skin red, flesh white. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch.
Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1900, p. 85; 1903, pp. 43 and 52.) Late variety.

Selected because reported as highly resistant to scab. Large yielder
and high starch content. Esteemed both for factory and table purposes.
Foreman Goese says it needs a good, rich soil.

12591.

Topas. (L. R. Jones’s No. 14.) Originated by Dolkowski. Skin
white, flesh white. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-
Kult.-Stat., 1900, p. 35; 1903, p. 42.) Medium early.

According to reports a good disease-resistant sort, good yielder, rich
in starch, suitable for table and factory use.

Selected because Doctor Appel observed in 1902 that this showed the
highest degree cf resistance to Phytophthora of any variety in his fields.
(See his article, ‘‘ Die diesjihrige Phytophthora-Epidemie,’’ Deutsche
pau Presse, X XIX, 685.) Foreman Goese says that it is suited to
all soils.

12592.
Boncza. (UL. R. Jones’s No. 16.) Originated by Dolkowski. Skin

red, flesh white, medium late. (See further description in Bericht>
Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1901, p. 36; 1903, p. 42.)

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;

12578 to 12668 —Continued.
12578 to 12596—Continued.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

This is not a very large yielder, but is very rich in starch (excelled
all others in 1901); a very good table variety.

According to 1901 reports it is most highly resistant to disease (rots,
etc.) and also resistant to scab. Selected because of this. Mr. Goese
says that it is suited to all soils.

12593.

Leo. (L. R. Jones’s No. 17.) Originated by Pflug. Skin white,
flesh white, medium late. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch.
Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1902, p. 35; 1903, pp. 42 and 52.)

This is not especially disease resistant, but was included upon recom-
mendation of Professor Eckenbrecher, since it is one of the heaviest °
yielding varieties of high starch content and therefore very high total
starch product on the average.

Medium late. Especially a factory variety, but also a good table
potato. Mr. Goese says that it is similar to Richter’s Imperator, and
suited to all except moist soils.

12594.

Fuerst Bismarck. (L. R. Jones’s No. 18.) ‘Originated by Cimbal:
Skin red, flesh white, late. (See further description in Berichte
Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1901, p. 37; 1903, p. 43.)

ixceedingly rich in starch and fair yielder. Recommended both for
factory and table use. Professor Eckenbrecher has found this especially
free from rot ( Berichte, 1899), and it is included upon his recommenda-
tion for disease resistance. Mr. Goese says that it is suited for all
good soils, but not for sand.

12595.

Apollo. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 19.) Originated by Paulsen. Skin white,
white-yellowish. (See further description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-
Kult.-Stat., 1901; also 1903, pp. 36 and 53.)

Highly productive for starch content; recommended first for factory
use, but also asa table variety. Here included upon the personal rec-
ommendation of Professor Eckenbrecher, who has found, during three
years’ trials, that it is highly resistant to disease (rots, ete.) and fairly
resistant to scab. Mr. Goese says that it is suited to all soils.

12596.

(relbfleischige Speisekartoffel. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 20.) Originated by
Cimbal. Skin white, flesh yellowish, rather late ripening. (See fur-
ther description in Berichte Deutsch. Kart.-Kult.-Stat., 1903, pp. 40
and 53. )

This is a medium yielder, not reeommended at all for factory purposes
but as an excellent yellow- fleshed table potato. Included for this rea-
son. It is reputed as rather susceptible to diseases. Mr. Goese says
that it is suited to all soils.

12597 to 12601.
From Groningen, Holland. Received thru Mr. U. J. Mansholt, rijks-

bauwleeraar, November 30, 1904.
12597.

Higenheimer. (L. R. Jones’s No. 31.) Recommended by Mr. Mans-
holt as an early yellow-fleshed variety, good for table use, and resistant
to Phytophthora.

12598.

Landskroon. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 32.) Recommended by Mr. Mans-
holt as a middle early white-fleshed potato, good for table use, and
resistant to Phytophthora.

12599.

Eureka. (L. R. Jones’s No. 33.) Recommended by Mr. Mansholt -

as a middle early variety for factory rather than table use, and resistant
to Phytophthora.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. ws)

12578 to 12668—Continued.
12597 to 12601—Continued.
; 12600.

Malador. (L. R. Jones’s No. 34.) Recommended by Mr. Mansholt
as a late, yellow-fleshed, good table variety, and resistant to Phytoph-
thora.

12601.

Daisy. (. R. Jones’s No. 35.) Recommended by Mr. Mansholt as
a late factory variety and resistant to Phytophthora.

12602 to 12607.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Septem-
ber 22, 1904.

12602.

Belle de Fontenay. (L. R. Jones’s No. 36.) Recommended by Vil-
morin-Andrieux & Co. as a very early variety of high vigor and produc-
tiveness. Tubers-oblong, skin and flesh yellow. Esteemed one of the
best early potatoes; the standard in the Paris market. Stands shipment
well and esteemed for ‘‘ French fried’’ potatoes; prefers a fairly moist
soil in France; recommended especially for trial in the South.

126038.

Brandale. (lL. R. Jones’s No. 37.) Recommended by Vilmorin-
Andrieux & Co. as a very early variety with oblong tubers, yellow skin
‘and yellow flesh, and worthy of trial in Florida.

12604.

Early Rose. (L. R. Jones’s No. 38.) This is very extensively grown
as an early potato in France, and is the only white-fleshed early potato
Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. could recommend. They consider it of high
vigor and productiveness.

12605.

Chave (Shaw). (lL. R. Jones’s No. 39.) This is a standard French
variety, round tubers, yellow flesh, and yellow skin. Recommended
by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. as of high vigor and productiveness and
worthy of trial in our Southern States.

Doctor Delacroix considers this the most resistant of the French
varieties to Phytophthora and similar in this respect to Magnum Bonwm
among the English varieties.

12606.

Belle de Juillet. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 40.) Second early. Oblong
tubers, skin and flesh yellow. Recommended for trial, especially in the
South, by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. as an especially vigorous and pro-
ductive variety. ‘‘I found what I take to be the same variety to be
the favorite potato grown at Florence (Experiment Farm), for the
northern export and trade. It is also grown and highly esteemed in
Germany.’’ (Jones. )

12607.

Quarantaine de la Halle. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 42.) This was described
as a medium-early variety of high vigor and productiveness, recom-
mended for trial culture in Florida, ete. Oblong tubers, skin and flesh
yellow.

12608 to 12613.

From Reading, England. Received thru Sutton & Sons, December 31,
1904.

12608.

May Queen. (L. R. Jones’s No. 51.) Sutton’s origination: Very
early; kidney shape, shallow eyes, yellow skin, a very handsome potato,

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12578 to 12668— Continued.

12608 to 12613—Continued.

and reputed as of high quality and fair yield for so early a variety.
Recommended by Sutton and various others as worthy of trial in
Florida. Mr. Scarlett advises to plant whole tubers and rather close
together, as tops are small.

12609.

Ninetyfold. (L. R. Jones’s No. 52.) Originated by Sutton. ‘‘ First
early;’’? white skin and flesh. Good kidney shape but not quite so
uniform and handsome as May Queen, and eyes somewhat deeper.
Rated a better cropper. A good authority states ‘fone of heaviest
croppers among the first earliest; therefore profitable to grow, although
quality is not of best.”’ Opinions differ as to disease resistance. Various
persons recommend this for trial in Florida, ete.

12610.

Epicure. (L. R. Jones’s No. 53.) Originated by Sutton. A ‘‘second
early’? variety; bronzy red skin; flesh white; recommended highly by
Sutton, but this is not indorsed by all others Gonsulted. Secured espe-
cially for trials in South.

12611.

Supreme. (L. R. Jones’s No. 54.) Originated by Sutton & Sons. <A
“second early,”’ but a little earlier than Lpicure. White. This makes
asmall top and is not altogether promising. It was, however, recom-
mended by the Suttons for trial, especially in the South. It seemed
comparative ‘ly free from ‘‘Schwarzbeinigkeit,’’ as seen at Cambridge,
England.

12612.

Windsor Castle. (L. R. Jones’s No. 55.) <A ‘second early”’’ variety;
yellow skin, white flesh, roundish, recommended by the Suttons as
highest quality for table. It was also indorsed by others as worthy of
trial, especially in the South.

126138.

Discovery. (lL. R. Jones’s No. 56.) This is one of Sutton’s latest
originations. It is medium late, yellow skin, white flesh, kidney shape,
excellent quality and strong yielder. Sutton’s people rate it as their
greatest production, and the opinion of unbiased potato experts so far as
consulted is that this is the most promising disease-resistant potato in
England to-day.

12614 to 12619.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Received thru Mr. T. A. Scarlett, Decem-
ber 31, 1904.

12614.

Sir John Llewellyn. (LL. R. Jones’s No. 57.) This is recommended
most highly of all early potatoes in England.

Recently introduced by Harris, Wales; season is ‘‘first early;’’ white
skin, white flesh, flattish-oval kidney shape, fine appearance and
strong cropper, quality not of best; likes a good soil, and is a strong
feeder. Said to havea tendency to develop sports. This is noteworthy,
since it may prove more promising for selection of disease-resistant
plants.

12615.

King Edward VII. (UL. R. Jones’s No. 58.) This is one of recently
originated varieties. Sent out by Butler. Late second early. Pink
skin, flesh white, said to yellow somewhat when cooked. Said to be
productive but not of highest quality. Ordered on recommendation of
W. P. Wright, secretary of the National Potato Society. Most other

opinions given were adverse to its value as a disease resister,

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 101

12578 to 12668— Continued.
12614 to 12619—OContinued.

12616.
Cramond Blossom. (L. R. Jones’s No. 59.) Of recent origin in the
Seotch village of Cramond. Season, ‘‘late second early.’’ Oval.

Recommended for our trials as a disease-resistant variety by W. P.
Wright, secretary of the National Potato Society, but this opinion was
not concurred in by several others. Mr. Scarlett finds it liable to dis-
ease; so also do the Suttons and Middleton.

12617.

Charles Fidler. (L. R. Jones’s No. 60.) Recent origin, sent out by
Fidler. This isa late potato, white, said by Mr. Lasham to be practi-
cally the same as the German variety Imperator, if not identical with
that sort. Recommended as worthy of trial for disease resistance both
by Mr. W. P. Wright, secretary of the National Potato Society and by
men at the Cambridge University farm.

12618.

Factor. (LL: R. Jones’s No. 61.) This is one of the newer varieties
sent out by Dobbie. It is late; very well spoken of by all. Closely
resembles the popular standard Up-to-Date, but said to be of slightly
better quality. Recommended for our trial by W. P. Wright, secretary
of the National Potato Society; also by men at the Cambridge University
farm, ete.

12619.

Duke of York. (UL. R. Jones’s No. 62.) This is one of the highly
esteemed earlier varieties, recommended especially by the Cambridge
University farm authorities. Also well spoken of by Mr. Scarlett.

12620 to 12642.

In addition to Jones’s Nos. 57 to 63, ordered from Mr. Scarlett, the latter was
authorized to include various others of the most promising Scotch potatoes
which he judged worthy of trial. In accordance therewith, he included the
following 23 varieties:

12620. Langworthy. 12632. Sharpe Express.

12621. Tyne Kidney. 12633. Midlothian Early.
12622. Table Talk. 12634. Southern Queen.
12623. Dalmeny Kidney. 12635. Wylun Early.
12624. Crofter. 12636. While Blossom.
12625. Scottish Queen. 12637. Red Kidney.
12626. Premier. 12638. Moneymaker.
12627. Northern Star. 12639. Sir Thomas Lipton.
12628. Pink Blossom. 12640. Radium.

12629. Peacemaker. 12641. Acme.

12630. Dalmey Red. 12642. Heather Blossom.

12631. Dalmey Early.

12643 to 12668.

From Cambridge, England. Received thru Mr. H. Henshaw, of Cam-
bridge University farm, December 14, 1904.

12643. Sutton’s Discovery. 12647. Sutton’s Ninety-
ld.
12644. Sutton’s Supreme. fo :
12648. Findlay’s Ever-
12645. Sutton’s Ideal. good.
12646. Sutton’s Flour 12649. Findlay’s Gvod-
Bail. fellow.

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102 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12578 to 12668— Continued.
12648 to 12668—Continued.

12650. Findlay’s Up-to- 12659. Dobbie’s Factor.

Date. 12660. Dobbie’s Improved
12651. Findlay’s Northern Kidney.

ale 12661. Builer’s King Ed-
12652. Findlay’s British ward VIT.

(Queen. 12662. Sir John Llewel- |
12653. Fidler’s Seedling. lyn. 4
12654. Charles Fidler. 12663. Cramond Blossom.
12655. Carter's Snowhall. 12664. Langworthy.
12656. Carter's Monarch. 12665. Duke of Rothesay.
12657. Kerns Dumfries 12666. Royal Kidney.

12667. Duke of York.

ch chlneaS dete Le2 AE) 12668. impress Queen.

Cornwall.
12669. CuUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Boston, Mass. Received thru R. & J. Farquhar & Co., January 6, 1905.
Montreal Nutmeg.

12670. ULEX EUROPAEUS. Gorse, whin, or furze.
From Dublin, Ireland. Received thru Hogg & Robertson, January 6, 1905.
“Fresh roots covered with root tubercles, imported in cooperation with the —
Laboratory of Plant Physiology for the purpose of getting cultures of the micro- —
organism of these tubercles to be used in experiments in the introduction of the |
plants, the seed of which was introduced under No. 12408.’’ (Fairchild. )

; 12671. MerpbICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Lawrence, Kans. Received thru F. Barteldes & Co., January 6, 1905.

12672 to 12677. OLEA EUROPAFA. Olive.

From Tunis, North Africa. Secured by Mr. Thomas H. Kearney. Received
January 6, 1905. A collection of olive cuttings from the premises of M. Robert,
Kalaa Srira, Susa.

12672. Souvaba el Aljia. An oil olive. Rather a small yielder, according to
Minangoin.

12673. Chaibi. An uncommon but heavy yielding variety of oil olive that
succeeds best in northern Tunis.

12674. Semni (butter). An olive which remains yellow green even when
ripe; gives oil of very light color but of finest quality.

12675. Khadraya (green). An oil olive.

12676. Kalb es Serdouk (cock’s heart). A small oil olive like Chemlali,
yielding very heavily, adapted to dry lands.

12677. Nebkri. Gives oil of finest quality.

12678. PANICUM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass.

From Havana, Cuba. Received thru José Sagarminaga, seedsman, Obispo 66.
January 7, 1905.

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12679. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
January 5, 1905.

Sekai-ichi, meaning the ‘‘ World’s No. 1,’’ grown in Lyo, Shikoku Province, which
received the first prize in the last Osaka exposition and is reeommendec as the best

and nearest quality to the Carolina Golden by Mr. Kenzo Ikeda, the president of
the Agricultural Society of Japan. ( Fairchild.)

12680. LiniuM PARDALINUM. Lily.
From Ukiah, Cal. Received thru Mr. Carl Purdy, January 5, 1904.

This lily is native to the Coast Range of mountains in California and Oregon. It
is found at elevations varying from 1,000 to 5,000 feet. In its native state it is seen
at its best growing along the edges of marshy valleys and in moist soil bordering
springs and mountain streams. Under favorable conditions Lilium pardalinum
increases from year to year, producing several new bulbs annually. Well-grown
plants are quite as floriferous as the well-known St. Joseph’s lily (L. candidum).

The flowers are arranged on long pedicels in an open raceme; the prevailing color
is red or crimson, with the lower parts of the segments orange colored, and spotted
with purple; the segments are much reflexed. There are, however, several varieties
found in a wild state, varying from each other principally in the color of the
flowers.

12681. CaASTANEA VESCA. Chestnut.

From San Giovanni a Teduc clo, near Naples, Italy. Received thru Damman &
Co., January 7, 1905.

12682. GuLapio.us hyb. . Gladiolus.

From Chicago, Ill. Received thru Vaughan’s Seed Store, January 7, 1905.
Princeps.

12683. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Wethersfield, Conn. Received thru Comstock, Ferre & Co., December 5,
1904

Connecticut Seed Leaf.

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12684 to 12692.

From Zaouia du Mornag, about 20 kilometers from Tunis, Tunis. Collected by
Mr. T. H. Kearney, December 24, 1904, in the garden of M. Giraud, presi-
dent of the Horticultural Society. Received January 9, 1905.

12684. OLEA EUROPAEA. Olive.

Bidh el Hammam. ‘‘The second largest olive of Tunis, and, according to
Marzac, the best.”’ (Kearney. )

12685. OLEA EUROPAEA. : Olive.

Saiali Magloub. ‘‘One of the best of the medium-sized olives. According
to Minangoin it is not a heavy yielder, but I did not get the impression that
it is inferior in this respect to the large table olives. Probably Minangoin
criticized it in this respect as an oil olive, but it is said to be excellent for the
table.’’ (Kearney. )

12686. OCrrrus LIMONUM. Lemon.

Quatre Saisons. According to M. Giraud the best and the most widely
grown lemon in Tunis; largely exported.

12687. CITRUS AURANTIUM. Orange.
Maltaise (No. 1). A smooth-skinned, deep-colored orange.

12688. Crrrus AURANTIUM. Orange.
Maltaise (No. 2).. A smooth-skinned, large-leaved orange.

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12684 to 12692—Continued.

12689. Cirrus AURANTIUM. Orange.
Maltaise (No. 3). Seedling.
12690. Cirrus AURANTIUM. Orange.

3lood, native variety.
12691. Cirrus BIGARADIA. Bergamot orange.

A smooth-skinned bigarade (bergamot?), said to be the best variety for
making preserves.

12692. Crrrus AURANTIUM. Orange.

Trabelsi (Tripoli). The most abundant orange of Tunis.

12693. (GARCINIA MORELLA. Gamboge.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Received thru Prof. William Fawcett, January 11,
1905.

‘‘Seeds of the tree producing the true gamboge of commerce, which is procured
principally from Siam and is used as a pigment for dyeing silks and other fabrics.
The rind of the fruit is also used for tanning purposes. Introduced for the purpose
of testing as a stock upon which to graft the mangosteen (G. manigosknene The
gamboge has a hardier root system and is a very vigorous growing tree, and for this

reason may prove of value asa stock.”’ ( Fairchild.)
12694 to 12696. Merpicaco saTiva. Alfalfa.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., January 7, 1905.
12694. Grown in Provence. 12696. Grown in Italy.
12695. Grown in Poitou.
12697. ZEA MAYS. Sweet corn.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry F. Michell Company, January 11,
1905.

Sugar Loa f.

12698. PiIsuM SATIVUM. Pea.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., January 12, 1905.
Thomas Laxton.

12699 to 12701.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., January 13, 1905.

Drug and medicinal seeds ordered for the cooperative work conducted by the
Office of Drug Plant Investigations.

12699. DiIGIrALis PURPUREA. 12701. PIMPINELLA ANISUM.
12700. ForENICULUM DULCE.

12702. MeEpDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Sherman, Tex. Received thru Mrs. R. E. Smith, January 13, 1905.

12703. ALLIUM FISTULOSUM. Welsh onion.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January 14, 1905.
Forcing. Grown from S. P. I. No. 9301.

12704 to 12707.

A collection of vegetable seeds for special tests.
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12708. Musa TEexTILs. Manila hemp.

From Manila, P. I. Grown from seed received by Mr. G. W. Oliver, from
Prof. W. 8. Lyon, Insular Bureau of Agriculture, January 29, 1904.

12709. HorDEUM TETRASTICHUM. Four-row barley.

From Bozeman, Mont. Received thru Prof. F. B. Linfield, Agricultural
Experiment Station, January 12, 1905.

Hull-less.

12710. CyYPERUS PAPYRUS. Papyrus.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., January 14, 1905.

12711 to 12715. ORyZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received January 12, 1905.

12711. Banshiu honba. Produce of Hiogo Ken.

12712. Kairio. From Shin-no-yen, Kasia Gun, Harima, 30 miles west of
Kobe.

This ‘‘ Kairio’’ seed quality is reported to be very strong against any diseases
and endures injurious attacks. Produce of Hiogo Ken.

12713. Futafushi wase. Produce of Kanagawa Ken.
12714. Makuno uchi. Produce of Kanagawa Ken.
12715. Kokeju. Produce of Kanagawa Ken.

All of the above-named rices require only the ordinary rice cultivation prac-
ticed in Japan. They must have plenty of water from time of sowing till the
ears are well formed.

12716. PsIDIUM MOLLE (%). - Guayabillo.
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, January 14,
1905.

Packet of mixed seeds of strawberry and fig-flavored sorts collected at ‘‘La Trini-
dad,’’ Guerrero, Mexico.

_ 12717 to 12732.
A collection of vegetable seeds secured from various seedsmen for special testing
purposes.
12733. BEGONIA sp. Begonia. |

From Mount Vernon, N. Y. Received thru Mr. H. E. Le Page (representing
Hubert & Co., Guernsey and Jersey, England), January 17, 1905.

Tuberous rooted.

12734. KHAMNUS PURSHIANA. Cascara sagrada.
From Olympia, Wash. Received thru Mr. A. W. McMurray, January 16, 1905.
Seedlings for cooperative work being conducted by the Office of Drug Plant
Investigations.
12735. ATRIPLEX SEMIBACCATA (7%). Saltbush.

From Tulare, Cal. Received thru Prof. A. V. Stubenrauch, January 17, 1905.

12736. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
From New York, N.Y. Received thru Peter Henderson & Co., January 16, 1905.

Bush Bountiful (green-podded).
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106 SEEDS AND PLANTS. IMPORTED. . |

12737. SECHIUM EDULE. ' Chayote.

From Dallas, Tex. Received thru Texas Seed and Floral Company, January 18,
1905. ;

12738. DAHLIA MERCKII. Dahlia.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Received thru Prof. Bayley Balfour, regius keeper,
Royal Botanic Garden, January 18, 1905.

This species is hardy at Edinburgh.

12739 to 12742. SaccHARUM OFFICINARUM. Sugar cane.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Received thru Mr. William Fawcett, director of
Hope Gardens, January 16, 1905.

12739. Bourbon. 1 Asie D. 99.
12740: -B:.806: VW27425. DG
12743. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Columbus, Ohio. Received thru the Livingston Seed Company, January
18, 1905.

-

Kenney’ s Rustless Golden Waa.

12744. Brera VULGARIS. Sugar beet.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January 19, 1905.
“Grown on C. C. Morse & Co.’s farm at Gilroy, Cal., for the general trade. Not

the product of chemically analyzed roots, but rather from roots seleeted according to
shape, size, etc., judged by their external appearance.’’ (J. H. W. Tracy.)

12745. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.
From Fairfield, Wash. Received thru Mr. E. H.. Morrison, January, 1905. Crop
of 1904.

‘Grown on E. H. Morrison’s farm at Fairfield, Wash., for the general trade, from
roots selected according to shape, size, etc., judged for their external appearance
only.” (J. ES We Tracy: )

12746. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache. .

From Tashkend, Russian Central Asia. Received thru Mr. H. W. Durrschmidt,
January 20, 1905.

12747. MeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Billings, Mont. Received thru Mr. I. D. O’ Donnell, January 19, 1905.

12748. MEeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., January 20, 1905.

Seed grown in the state of Hesse, Germany, and is known as Hifeler Luzerne in
the Rhine Province.

12749 and 12750. Cucurpira sp. Squash.
From Garrett Park, Md. Received thru Mr. D. 8. Bliss, January 21, 1905.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 9481 during the season of 1904.
12749. Large cylindrical sort. 12750. Crook-neck.

‘“The seeds of the large sort are from the first fruit that formed before any
blossoms showed on any other vines, and, so far as I know, there were no other
vines nearer than half a mile. The seeds of the smaller fruits are from a
dozen mixed.’’ (Bliss. )

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 107

12751. (Undetermined. )
From Barberton, Africa. Received thru Hon. W. Stanley Hollis, United States
~ consul at Lourenco Marquez, Africa, January 14, 1905.

‘*A very fine, edible ‘ plum,’ which grows in the mountains near Barberton on trees
about 6 feet high.’’ (Hollis. )

12752. DoLicHos UNIFLORUS. a Kulthi.”

From Quard Hitlow Koppa, Mysore Province, India. Received thru Mr.
W. Maxwell Maynard, January 20, 1905.

“Aecording to Mr. Maynard this legume is grown extensively in India and fed to
horses and working bullocks and is also considered valuable for using in the coffee
estates. Sent by Mr. Maynard to Dr. George T. Moore for the purpose of interest-
ing him in the cultivation of the micro-organism which forms the nodules on this as
well as other leguminous plants.’”’ (Fairchild. )

12753 and 12754. OLEA EUROPARA. Olive.
From Sousse, Tunis. Collected by Mr. T. H. Kearney. Received January 21,
1905. :
12753. Barouni. 12754. Yacouti.

12755. CoORNUS KOUSA.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry & Lee, 97 Water street, January
23, 1905.

12756. BRASSICA NIGRA. Black mustard.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru W. A. Burpee & Co., January 24, 1905.
Fordhook Fancy.

12757. BAMBUSA STRIATA. Bamboo.

From Niles, Cal. Received thru the California Nursery Company, January 25,
1905.

12758. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA. Tree tomato.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Received thru Mr. G. N. Collins, January, 1905.

“This isa species of South American shrub from the mountainous regions of Brazil,
adjacent to Peru. Cultivated occasionally for the egg-shaped, reddish-brown, faintly
striped fruits. Fruits about 2 inches long on slender stalks, 2 celled, seedy, musky
acid and tomato-like in flavor; agreeable to those who like tomatoes.’’ ( Bailey.)

Bears the second or third year from seed under glass. This tomato has been
successfully introduced into Jamaica, Ceylon, and other mountainous regions of
the Tropics, and in many places is considered a valuable addition to the list of
garden pose bles. It would, in all probability, atone in Porto Rico. (Cook and
Collins, Contr. Nat. Herb., VIII, JO> Jes)

“Succeeds best with a mean annual temperature of 68° F. Can be propagated
readily from seed in warm countries.’’ (Bailey’s Forcing Book. )

12759 and 12760. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Received thru Doctor Treub, of the Botanical Gardens,
December 5, 1904.

12579. Tyiomas. 12760. Carolina.

12761 to 12765. Oryza SATIVA. — Rice.

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received December 12, 1904.

Unhulled rice as follows:
12761. Bankoku ichi. 12764. Sekitori.
12762. Jugoya. 12765. Ko-zo.
12763. Makuno uehi.
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108 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12766 to 12768.

From Wonsan, Korea. Received thru Mr. C. F. 8S. Bilbrough, Chosen Holme,
January 21, 1905. ;

12766. ORyZA SATIVA. Rice.

With a light husk.
12767. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.
With dark-brown husk.
12768. CLERODENDRON sp. {
12769. DELPHINIUM sp. Larkspur. —
From Holland, Mich. Received thru Mrs. H. Kremers, January 25, 1905. |
12770. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Augusta, Ga. Received thru Alexander Seed Company, January 21, 1905.
Nixon.
12771. CrIrRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon. —
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Mr. William Henry Maule, January 21,

1905.

Harris's Earliest.

12772. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Dell, Oreg. Received thru Mr. M. D. Kelley, January 26, 1905.

Grown from 8. P. I. No. 9450. 9
12773. CASTANEA CRENATA. Japanese chestnut. :
From New York City. Presented by Mr. F. W. Bruggerhof, president of the
J. M. Thorburn Company, 36 Cortlandt street. Received January 25, 1904. :
12774. LiNUM USITATISSIMUM. Flax. @
From Pskoff, Russia. Received thru Maleolm & Co., January 21, 1905.
12775. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Calhoun, 8. C. Received thru Mr. C. C. Newman, January 27, 1905.
Newman.
12776. DopdECATHEON MEADIA. Shooting-star. —
From Takoma Park, D. C. Received thru Mr. A. J. Pieters in the autumn of
1904.
12777 to 12779.
From Murtee Station, Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by
Mr. E. W. Davis. Received January 28, 1905.
Seeds of native plants.
12777. ATRIPLEX NUMMULARIA. Old-man saltbush.
12778. ATRIPLEX HOLOCARPA. Annual saltbush.
12779. TETRAGONIA EXPANSA. New Zealand spinach.
12780 and 12781.
From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government
agrostologist and botanist. Received January, 1905. f
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12780 and 12781—Continued.
12780. Ficus sp.

“From southern Rhodesia. Well worth cultivating; very large tree; suit-
able for southern California, Florida, and Louisiana.’’ ( Davy.)

12'7781. ACcAcIA sp.

“From southern Rhodesia. Well worth cultivation in southern California
and southern Florida.’’ ( Davy.)

_ DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 109

12782 and 12783. PIsTaciA VERA. Pistache.
From Bronte, Sicily. Collected by Mr. Thomas H. Kearney. Received January
30, 1905.
12782. Staminate cuttings. 12783. Carpellate cuttings.
12784. MepbIcAGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Ogden, Utah. Received thru the C. A. Smurthwaite Produce Company,
January 30 and March 9, 1905.

This seed was raised in Emery County, Utah, on land that is irrigated. The land
has been cropt for forage for fifteen years, and in 1904 it was cropt for seed for the
first time. This seed was taken from second growth.

12785. PAPAVER RHOBAS. Shirley poppy.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January 30, 1905.
Santa Rosa, a new variety originated by C. C. Morse & Co.

12786 to 12789. SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM. Sugar cane.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Received thru Mr. J. H. Hart, superin-
tendent of the Botanical Gardens, January 29, 1905.

12786. T. 105. 12788.
12787. T. 215. 12789.

12790 to 12800.

From New South Wales, Australia. Received thru Mr. H. W. Potts, principal:
of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, February 1, 1905.

A collection of seeds as follows:

12790. ACACIA BAILEYANA. Cootamundra wattle.
12791. ACACIA ELONGATA. ‘‘Sally”’ wattle.
Tall shrub or small tree.

12792. ACACIA LINEARIS. Wattle.
12793. ACACIA LUNATA. ‘*Golden Glory ”’ wattle.
: : handsome shrub with dense masses of golden-yellow flowers rising 4 to 5
eet.

12794. ACACIA TRINERVATA. Mountain wattle.

12795. BosstIAEA RHOMBIFOLIA.

A native, rigid, small shrub, the pods characteristically attacked by an
Aecidium.

12796. CaASUARINA SUBEROSA.
A tree pinelike in appearance, with leafless, jointed branches.
12797. DopoNAakra VISCOSA.
A shrub rising to from 4 to 6 feet.
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TRO SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12790 to 12800— Continued

12798. KELAEOCARPUS CYANEUS. .

A small tree.
12799. ERAGROSTIS PILOSA. Weeping love grass.
12800. JICrENNEDYA RUBICUNDA

A scarlet-flowered creeper.

12801. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Mulock, Tex. Received thru Mr. J. M. Simmons, February 1, 1905.

12802. ALNUS MARITIMA JAPONICA. Alder.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru Suzuki & lida, February 2, 1905.

**\ deciduous tree growing in wet places, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet. In
spring it produces male and female flowers separately before it sprouts. The male
flowers hang down from the branches in the form of a catkin, and the female flowers
yield round fruits with seales. In the autumn when the fruits fully ripen, being
about 1 inch in length, they are collected and dried for dyeing.” ( Useful Plants of
Japan. )

‘This plant is considered essential in the cultivation of the Japanese paper plant,
mitsumata. It is used as a ‘shelter’ plant and is invariably planted on the planta-
tion of the paper plant. It is doubtful if the effect accredited to this plant, viz,
shade and shelter, is the real reason for its culture.

‘It has been suggested by Mr. W. T. Swingle that since the genus Alnus has a root
system bearing root nodules which store up nitrogen that this plant enriches the soil
in which the paper plants are grown. This plant should be carefully studied rela-
tive to this particular point.”’ ( Jairchild. ) :

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12803. Merpicaco SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Setif, Algeria. Received thru Mr. G. Ryf, Setif, February 2, 1905.

Gelula. ‘This: variety of alfalfa is said by Mr. Ryf, who has devised a most
ingenious method of cultivating alfalfa and wheat on the same land at the same time,
to be more drought resistant than the ordinary French lucern, and it is believed
that this variety may prove of special value in experiments in the arid regions of our
Southwest.’’ (Fairchild. )

12804. JUNCUS EFFUSUS (7%). Matting rush.

From Chico, Cal. Received thru Mr. P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introduction Garden,
February 13 and 20, 1905.

‘*Plants of the California rush for experiments in the culture of the matting rush.’’
( Fairchild. )

12805. HuMULUS LUPULUS. Hop.

From Nuremberg, Germany. Received thru §. B. Bing Sons, hop merchants,
September 30, 1904.

Saaz City.

12806. HuUMULUS LUPULUS. . Hop.

From Puyallup, Wash. Received thru Mr. W. H. Lawrence, assistant at the
Agricultural Experiment Station, November 14, 1904.

12807. HUMULUS LUPULUS. Hop.

From Germany. Received November, 1904.

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. IEA

12808. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Colombo, Ceylon. Presented by Dr. C. Drieberg, superintendent of School
Gardens. Received January 28, 1905.

Grown in the Hambantote district.

12809. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALRE. Cashew nut.

From Salisbury, Rhodesia, South Africa. Received thru Mr. George M. Odlum,
Department of Agriculture, February 3, 1905.

From wild trees in Portuguese Hast Africa that seem to bear more freely than
those cultivated in the West Indies and may prove hardier.

12810 and 12811.

From Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Hon. Stanley Hollis, United States
consul, Lourenco Marquez, thru the Assistant Secretary of State. Received
January 28, 1905.

12810. (Undetermined. ) Matundulaku.

Fruits of a sour ‘“‘plum”’ sent to Mr. Hollis by Mr. A. E. Graham-Lawrence,
of Barberton.

12811. GaARCINIA LIVINGSTONEI. Pimbe.

A Louren¢go Marquez wild ‘‘plum.”’

12812. (Undetermined.)

From Hankow, China. Presented by Dr. L. S. Wilcox, United States consul-
general. Received January 31, 1905.

12813. Brassica OLERACEA. Cabbage.
From Norton, N. C. Received thru Mr. B. Norton, February 2, 1905.

North Carolina Buncombe.

12814. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Marseille, France. Received thru Hon. Robert P. Skinner, United States
consul-general, February 38, 1905.
““A sample of ‘Arachides’ from the province of Sine in Senegal. These are the
very best nuts known in this market for the manufacture of oil.’’ (Skinner. )

12815. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.
From near Caltanisetta, Sicily. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, February 4,
1905.
Trabonella.
12816. MepIcaGo SATIva. Alfalfa.

From Chinook, Mont. Received thru the Thomas O’ Hanlon Company, Febru-
ary 6, 1905.

Grown by Mr. F. T. Reser, 1 mile west of Chinook.

12817. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
From Leroy, N. Y. Received thru Mr. A. N. Jones, February 25, 1905.
Golden Crown Wax.

12818. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
From Chaumont, N. Y. Received thru Roger Brothers, February 25, 1905.
Golden Carmine-Podded Horticultural.
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112 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12819. LippiA REPENS.

From Santa Barbara, Cal. Received thru Dr. F. Franceschi, February 10, 1905. |

12820. MeEDICAGO SATIVA. ’ Alfalfa.

From Clearwater, Nebr. Received thru Mr. G. E. Miller, February 7, 1905.

12821. PstpIuM MOLLE. ‘““Guayabillo.”

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, February
4, 1905.

12822 to 12831. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond.

From Girgenti, Sicily. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, February 6, 1905.
Varieties of almond cuttings selected by Mr. Casi from his collection of 25 varieties.
12822. Sweet; big fruit. 12828. Tender, sweet; good for
12823. Sweet; long fruit. table.

12824. Sweet; fruit dark red. 12829. Early Hower acct

hard-shelled.

paged PU aan 12830. Not frost resistant.
Reiss JEU 12831. Late flowering; resistant
12827. Sweet, with ‘‘a point at to frost.

one side’’ (end).

12832 to 12842.

From Catania, Sicily. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, February 8, 1905.
12832 to 12835.
Received from Salvatore Leanza, nurseryman, Catania, Sicily.
12832. Erroporrya JAPONICA. Loquat.

‘“A\ valuable and distinct, semiseedless grafted variety, which may be
especially recommended. Fruit especially large, pear-shaped, with a
fleshy, juicy, sugary pulp; with a few small seeds, which are in some
cases extremely small according to the modification produced by their
surroundings, whether in pots or in open ground with a ball of earth.”
( Kearney. )

12833 and 12834. CoryLUs AVELLANA. Filbert.
Castiglione.
12835. Pisracta VERA. Pistache.
Bronte.
12836 to 12842. OpunTIA spp. Prickly pear.

Presented by Doctor Cavara, of the Catania Botanical Gardens, Sicily.

12836. OPUNTIA TOMENTOSA.

A yariety of opuntia that holds its fruit all winter. (Doctor Cayara’s
No. 5.) .
12837. OPpuUNTIA FICUS INDICA.

‘Fructu albo, vulgo ‘ Zuecherina.’’”’ (Doctor Cavara’s No. 2.)
12838. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA.

“Fructu albo, vulgo ‘Sipala.’’’ (Doctor Cavara’s No. 1.)
12839. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA.

‘Fructu flavo, vulgo ‘Figu d’India.’’’ (Doctor Cavara’s No. 4.)
12840. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA.

‘Fructu rubro, vulgo ‘Sanguigua.’’’ (Doctor Cavara’s No. 3.)

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 113

- 12832 to 12842—Continued.

. 12836 to 12842—Continued.
12841. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA.

“Fructu flavo-carne, compacta, vulgo ‘Brontese.’’’ (Doctor Ca-
vara’s No. 7.)

12842. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA.
‘* Fructu albo-venosa.’”’ (Doctor Cavara’s No. 6.)

12843 to 12845. CucuRBITA sp. Squash.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
February 7, 1905.

12843. Kikugata (early). 12845. Kikuza (late).
12844. Chilimen (early).

12846 to 12848.
From Tunis. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, December 28, 1904.

12846. Mepicaco saTIva. Alfalfa.
Oasis. From Kebili.

12847. MerpicaGco saTIva. Alfalfa.
Tripol. From Gabes.

12848. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache. —

From Sfax. Nuts from the 1904 crop.

12849. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp.
From Nicholasville, Ky. Received thru W. L. Steel & Co., February, 1904.

12850. FEIJ0OA SELLOWIANA.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Alberto Lofgren, Botanic Gardens.
Received March 11, 1905.

“‘A plant belonging to the guavafamily. Plants of this new fruit have been grown
by Mr. Taft and Doctor Franceschi in southern California, and small immature
fruits have been borne by single plants grown by these parties. The plant has been
successfully cultivated on the Riviera, where there are several specimens of con-
siderable size which have borne excellent fruit. Doctor André, who has paid special
attention to this fruit, pronounces it, in flavor, something exceptionally delicious.
The fruits are about the size of a large English walnut, green in color and covered
with blunt protuberances. Little is known at the present time in this country
regarding the actual flavor of the fruit. The fruit is of a character which enables it
to be plucked from the bush before ripening. It is believed that this plant can be
grown successfully in all the frostless regions of the Southwest. It is well worthy of

_ serious consideration by all those interested especially in subtropical fruit culture.”’
( Fairchild. )

12851. PENNISETUM TYPHOIDEUM. Pearl or cat-tail millet.
From Augusta, Ga. Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, March 13,
1905,

12852. ORyZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Augusta, Ga. Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, March 13,
1905. =

12853. Triticum DIcoccuUM. Emmer.

From Lawrence, Kans. Received thru F. Barteldes & Co., February 22, 1905.
7217—No. 97—07——8

114 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12854. HorprEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Geneva, Idaho. Received thru Mr. F. W. Boehme, March 15, 1905.

12855. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
From Geneva, Idaho. Received thru Mr. F. W. Boehme, March 15, 1905.

12856 to 12861.
From Vomero, Naples. Presented by Dr. Carl Sprenger thru Mr. E. A. Bessey.
Received January, 1905.

12856. Ricinus ZANZIBARIENSIS. Castor-oil plant.
Package of mixed varieties.

12857. SeSBANIA TRIPETII. Red acacia.
‘“One of the finest flowering shrubs.*’

12858. RHAMNUS ALATERNUS CALABRICA.

12859. Morus Asa. White mulberry.

China.

12860. SIpDERITIS MASSONIANA. 12861. PIcRASMA AILANTHOIDES.

12862 to 12864.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., February 10,
L905. x
12862. CyYNARA SCOLYMUS. Artichoke.
Large flat Brittany.

12868. CucuMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.

12864. SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS FLORE PLENO.

12865 to 12871. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Caleutta, India. Presented by I. H. Burkill, esq., M. A., officiating
reporter on economic products to the government of ‘India, Indian Museum, 1
Sudder street. Received February 9, 1905.

12865. Masiva ghaiya. From Bengal Province.
12866. Bhadai ghaiya, red. From Bengal Province.
12867. Thosar Bhadai ghaiya, white. From Bengal Province. .
12868. Pakhasali Bhadai. From Bengal Province. :
12869. <Augua Bhadai. From Bengal Province.

12870. Small red variety. From Bengal Province.

12871. Tukmaroo ghaiya. From Bengal Province.

This paddy was grown by the Lepchas and Bhootias.

12872. CHRYSANTHEMUM ANETHIFOLIUM. Chrysanthemum.
From Merrifield, N. Dak. Presented by Mrs. H. E. Bancroft. Received Feb-
ruary, 1905. ;

Mrs. Bancroft writes that this is a perennial there, but blossoms early the first year
from seed. The largest blossoms are the early ones, being three times as large as
those sent, which were gathered on November 13, 1904.

pees ee

12873. EsCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA. California poppy.
From Merrifield, N. Dak. Presented by Mrs. H. E. Bancroft. Received Feb-
ruary, 1905. 3

Mrs. Bancroit writes that by constant selection she ee developed a ‘strain of Cali-
fornia poppy with flowers much larger than the ordinary, which continue in bloom
much later than the common kind.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 115

12874 to 12876. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.
From Canton, China. Presented by Mr. T. E. Griffith. Received January 28,
1905. ;
Samples of Chinese rice, as follows:
12874. ‘“‘Shie-Miu.”’ {No. 1.) 12876. ‘ Laer-Chap.’’ (No. 3.)

— 12875. “Ai-Miu.” (No. 2.)

| ‘“As to the local manner of planting this rice, a seed bed some 30 yards square is
_ prepared alongside of the large rice fields about the month of August. This seed
bed is composed of softish mud, and the grain is scattered over the surface, which is
kept wet enough to cause it to sprout. In about three weeks’ time the mass of seed-
lings are about 10 inches in height, when they are taken up and planted out in the
rice fields in bunches of 20 or so seedlings together, at intervals of a foot between
bunches.
“The soil of the fields is a bluish alluvial mud, and, after planting, it is kept con-
stantly inundated with water from the numerous creeks which intersect the country.
In about one hundred days from planting out the grain is ripe, and is then gathered

in.” (Griffith. )
12877 to 12895.

From New Zealand. Presented by the government of New Zealand thru Mr.
M. A. Carleton. Received February 11, 1905.
A collection of grains, etc., from the New Zealand exhibit at the Lousiana Pur-
chase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo., 1904.

12877 to 12882. AvVENA SATIVA. Oat.
12877. Danish. 12880. Canadian.
12878. Dun. 12881. White Tartar.
12879. Sparrowbill. 12882. Black Tartar.

12883 to 12886. Triticum VULGARE. Wheat.
12883. Pearl. 12885. Hunter’s.
12884. (No label.) 12886. Tuscan.

12887 to 12889. Pisum sativum. Pea.
He Brown. (Marked 12889. Green.

12888. Green. (Marked
SOL?)
12890. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.
12891. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Colonial.

12892. lLotium ITaLicum. Italian rye-grass.

12893. LoLiumM PERENNE. Perennial rye-grass.

12894. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

Colonial.
12895. DacTyLis GLOMERATA. Orchard grass.
12896. LiLIuUM NEILGHERRENSE. Neilgherry lily.

From Utakamund, India. Received thru Mr. G. H. Cave, superintendent of
the Government Botanic Gardens, February 14, 1904.

12897 to 12899.
From Durban, Natal. Presented by Mr. J. Medley Wood, director of the
Botanic Gardens. Received February 14, 1905.
12897. Correa ZANGUEBARIAE (?). Coffee.

“According to a letter of January 12, 1905, from Mr. Wood, this species of
Coffea, regarding the identification of which he is doubtful, is quite immune

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116 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12897 to 12899 Continued.

to attacks of the Hemileia vastatrix. It is grown in the Botanic Gardens
within a few feet of Coffea plants covered with this fungus, and Mr. Wood has
endeavored to inoculate the plant with it but has been unsuccessful. He fur-
ther states that it is ahandsome shrub, in addition to its value for hybridizing
purposes for Coffea arabica or other species. His idea is, further, that it might
be used asa stock upon which to graft the Arabian Coffea.’’ (airchild. )

12898. ASPARAGUS VIRGATUS.

‘*According to Mr. Wood this species is cultivated in Natal and is considered
to have a distinct flavor of its own and to be a desirable vegetable. This same
species has been in cultivation in America for some time as an ornamental.”
( Fairchild.)

12899. PASSIFLORA EDULIS.

‘‘In Natal one of the commonest fruits on the market is this passion fruit.
Its cultivation requires very little attention and it seems to be a very produc-
tive vine. This could be cultivated to advantage in the frostless regions of
California and Florida, and attempts should be made to cross it with the May-
pop, which is a common species of Passiflora growing in the Carolinas In
New Zealand and Australia the fruit has become a popular one on the market.’’
( Fairchild. )

12900 to 12908.

From Washington, D. C. Grown on the Potomac Flats under the direction of

Dr. R. H. True, Physiologist in Charge of Drug and Medicinal Plant Investi-

gations. Received February 5, 1905.

A collection of drug and medicinal plant seeds, as follows:

12900. ArROPA BELLADONNA. Belladonna.
12901. Carum CaRvi. Caraway.
12902. CoNniIUM MACULATUM. Poison hemlock.
129038. CoRIANDRUM SATIVUM. Coriander.
12904. LoBeLia INFLATA. Lobelia.
12905. SatrurReJA HORTENSIS. Summer savory.
12906. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Poppy.
A white-seeded opium poppy.
12907. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Poppy.
A- blue-seeded opium poppy. ?
12908. CHENOPODIUM ANTHELMINTICUM. American wormseed.
12909. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.
eeoll eM Orleans, La. Received thru the J. Steckler Seed Company, February
, 190d.
12910. OLEA EUROPEA. Olive.
Bee Tunis, North Africa. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, February 13,
905.

Chitoni. ‘* This is the principal and best oil variety of northern Tunis, but is said
not to do so well in drier and hotter parts.”” (Kearney. )

12911 to 12917.

From Brookings, 8. Dak. Received thru Prof. N. E. Hansen, Agricultural
Experiment Station, January 18, 1905.

A collection of ornamentals, as follows:

12911. (Undetermined. ) ‘* Siberian sand thorn.”
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12911 to 12917—Continued.

12912. CaRAGANA MICROPHYLLA.

12913. CaRAGANA ARBORESCENS. Siberian pea tree.
12914. Satix sp. Niobe weeping willow.
12915. Rosa ruGosa. Pasture rose.
12916. Satix sp. Ural willow.

12917. SaALiIx VIMINALIS REGALIS.

12918. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Fort Coliins, Colo. Received thru the Colorado Experiment Station,
February 14, 1905. *

leinwanzleben.
Kleinwanzleben

12919. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Fairfield, Wash. Received thru Mr. E. H. Morrison, February 13, 1905.
Crimson. Giant Forcing. Grown from S. P. I. No. 9487.

12920. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Washingtonboro, Lancaster County, Pa. Received thru Mr. Frank C.
Wittmer, February 14, 1905.

12921 to 12926.
From Sfax, Tunis, North Africa. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, February
17, 1905.
12921. OLEA EUROPARA. Olive.

“The Chemlali variety, being probably the best adapted of all olives toa
dry, hot climate, will be useful as a stock even if it does not succeed with us as
an oil variety.”’ ( Kearney.)

12922. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.
White-skinned variety.

129238. PisTacia VERA. Pistache.
Red-skinned variety.

12924. PIsTAciA VERA. Pistache.
Male.

“Through the kindness of Mr. Leonardi, British vice-consul, I was able to
visit a garden here (Sfax) belonging to two Italian Jews, where there are 16
pistache trees (one male). The gardeners told me there are three kinds of
pistaches here, all with green kernels, but one having a white, one a red, and
one a red-and-white streaked skin. The first is considered the best, and from
a tree of this kind, said to bear very heavily, was taken most of the grafting
wood (12922). Grafting can be done successfully here up to the end of
February.’’ (Kearney. )

12925. PuNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate.

‘‘Pomegranate cuttings taken from a single bush, said to be a very fine,
large, red-fruited one. Here it is propagated by cutting off the vigorous root
shoots where they are about a half inch thick and sticking them into the
ground so that the main stem is horizontal and is covered with earth, while
the stiff, divergent branches stick up vertically. In this way a good-sized
bush, bearing well, is obtained in two years.’’ (Kearney. )

12926. (Undetermined.)
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118 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12927 to 12929. TriroLiuM sp. Clover.

From Corfu, Greece. Received thru Mr. C. 8. Scofield in 1901. Seeds gathered
on the place of Mr. Antonio Colla.

12927. TrRIFOLIUM MARITIMUM. 12929. TrIFOLIUM PROCUMBENS.

12928. TrRIFOLIUM POLYSTACHYUM.

12930 and 12931. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. G. P. Wilder. Received February
20 and 21, 1905.
12930. Russet. 12931. (Not named.)
12932. CARUM GAIRDNERI (4). .

From Winslow, Wash. Received thru Mr. John L. Hubbard, March 6, 1905.

“This plant grows thruout eastern Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and is called
by the Indians on the Umatilla Reservation, in eastern Oregon, Sow-itk. This plant
is similar in foliage to the carrot, isa hardy perennial with a root similar to the sweet
potato, and is very pleasant to the taste, either raw or cooked. When it is raw the
meat is about the consistency of a raw potato, of a sweet taste; when cooked it
becomes mealy, like a baked sweet potato. It was used extensively as a food staple
by the Indians thruout the Northwest before the advent of the white people, and is
used by them to some extent yet.

“That the plant is susceptible of material development is proven by its bet
found to grow much larger in plowed fields or cultivated soil, where the roots have
not been destroyed by such cultivation. I believe that if your Department would
give this matter your attention a new and valuable vegetable would be added to the
food products of the country.’’ (Letter dated January 80, 1905, from Mr. Hubbard.)

Mr. F. V. Coville, botanist, in a letter dated March 16, 1905, gives the following
information: ‘*‘The plant is widely used for food among the northwestern Indians.
The late Major Bendire, of the United States Army, considered ‘it one of the most
delicious vegetables he had ever tasted. I shall be very glad, indeed, to see Mr.
Oliver take up its culture with a view to its domestication. It would be a vegetable
somewhat of the type of the sweet potato. You will be interested to know that, by
reason of the summer drought prevalent in the regions where the plant grows, the
growing period of the species is short, a fact which will be very advantageous in
connection with its proposed domestication.”’

12933 to 12937. PrRSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Miami, Fla. Propagated by Prof. P. H. Rolfs, pathologist in charge of
Subtropical Laboratory. Numbered Februfary 21, 1905.

12933.

Baldwin. ‘Tree a vigorous grower, with strong central stem; branches
rather rigid; light bloomer, but heavy cropper. ‘Blooms in February and
March. Fruit at best in August: drops in September. Ripens uniformly.
Shape of fruit approaching oblong, 4 by 53 inches, not regular; color green, with
a few yellowish streaks; rind smooth, thin; stem small; meat deep cream,
one-fourth green, firm; flavor excellent. Seeds are rather large, firm in cay-
ity. Budsdo not take readily. Named for Mr. Baldwin, of Miami, Fla., who
owns the original tree.’ (folfs.)

12934.

Chappelow. ‘‘Tree grows vigorously; branches diffuse, slender, inclined to
droop; bark of young ~ branches shiny, greenish yellow. Good cropper and
ee le bloomer. Blooms in January and February; fruit ripens in June
and July

“Shape of fruit, bottle- necked, 23 by 43 inches; color dull purple; skin thin,
leathery; meat greenish near rind, whitish toward seed; seed medium; firm
in cavity; edible qualities good, put different from other type. The buds take
readily ‘and the tree stands more cold than other varieties planted. Most
useful for home consumption. Named for Mr. William Chappelow, Mon-
rovia, Cal. Buds secured thru Mr. William A. Taylor.’’ (Rolfs.)

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12933 to 12937—Continued.

12935.

Family. ‘‘A strong growing tree of spreading habits, being an abundant
bloomer and moderate cropper. Blooms in late February and during March.
Ripens fruit during July, August, September, and into Octeber.

“Shape of fruit variable, from pear-shaped to long oblong, nearly banana-
shaped; size, variable from 6 by 3% to 34 by 13 inches; color purple, with
searlet streaks, very attractive; skin medium thick, smooth; stem large; meat
yellow, free from fiber; flavor good, seed small, loose in cavity.

““The principal merit of this variety lies in extending its period of ripening
over so long a time, being distinctly useful for family purposes, but should not
be planted for commercial purposes, as the extended ripening period neces-
sitates several pickings. Buds take readily.” (Rolfs.)

129386.

Pollock. ‘‘Tree moderate grower, heavy bearer, profuse bloom, limbs rigid;
blooms in February and March; ripens in September and October. Upright
grower with strong central stem.

“Fruit pear-shaped, being about 65 by 43 inches; weight up to 34 pounds;
color greenish; rind medium; meat yellowish; flavor good; seed medium.
Buds take readily, and this variety is desirable on account of v ery large fruits.
Named for Mr. Pollock, of Miami, Fla., who owns the original tree.’”’ ( Rol/’s. )

12937.

Trapp. ‘Tree upright grower with strong central stem; not a vigorous
grower. Produces abundant bloom late in Fe ebruary and March. A ‘heavy
cropper, maturing in October and November, some of the fruits remaining on
the trees until the Christmas holidays.

“Shape of fruit rather between round and oblong, about 44 by 33 inches, reg-
ular; color greenish with yellowish streaks; thin rind; small stem; meat
rather deep ‘yellow; seed variable, sometimes very large ‘and firm in ‘cavity,
and again very small and loose in cavity.

‘“ The special merit of this variety lies in the fact that the fruit remains on
the tree until late in the season. Named for Mrs. Trapp, Cocoanut Grove,
Fla., who owns the original tree.’”’ (Rolfs.)

12938. GossyPIUM sp. Cotton.

From Peru, South America. Received thru W. R. Grace & Co., 1 and 2 Han-
over square, New York, N. Y., February 13, 1905.

“Full rough’’ Catacaos seed. Represents the seed of the full rough Peruvian cot-
ton, which is grown in the Piura and the surrounding districts in the northern part
of Peru.

This ‘‘Full rough’’ cotton is exported to New York and Liverpool markets.
There are two crops every year: ‘‘San Juan”’ and ‘‘ Navidad.’’ The former is
largest and is gathered in August to September, while the latter is ready tor ship-
ment from the end of January thru April. We would say that the average annual
crop was 18,000 bales of 200 pounds.

Many experiments have been made to plant this seed and grow the same grade of
cotton in other localities but without success, because soil similar to that of the
Piura districts (where it seldom rains) is yet to be found. Every attempt to trans-
plant this grade to any other place in Peru was either a complete failure or the cot-
ton degenerated into ‘‘ Moderate rough.’

12939. ZEA MAYS. Corn.

From Montgomery, Ala. Received thru Charles & Neison, No. 8 Commerce
street, February 11, 1905.

Mexican June.

12940 to 12957. Vitis spp. Grape.

From Thomery, France. Received thru Etienne Salomon & Sons, February 24,
1905.

12940. Alicante Bouschet « Ri- 12941. Berlandieri « Riparia

paria 141—A. 157-11.
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120 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

12940 to 12957—-Continued.

12942. Berlandieri. < Riparia 12950. Riparia < Cordifolia-—
420-B. Rupestris 106-8.

12943. Berlandieri Lafont No. 9. 12951. Rupestris *« Berlandieri

12944. Bourisquou Rupestris GOL Stas
3907. 12952. Riparia Colorado.

12945. Cuarignane X Rupestris 12953. Solonis x Riparia 1615.
508.

12954. JVialla.

12955. Aramon X Riparia
143-A.

12956. Cinerea-Rupestris & Ri-

12946. Riparia « Rupestris-Ar-

amon-Jaeger 201.

12947. Riparia Kamon.

12948. Rupestris Mission. paria 289,
12949. Riparia Grand Glabre < 12957. Riparia * Rupestris 108-
Aramon-Rupestris 4110. 108.

12958. [roMora sp.

From Cuba. Received thru Prof. P. H. Rolfs, Subtropical Laboratory, Miami,
Fla., February 23, 1905.

Seeds of a variety of Ipomeea that is found in Cuba. Said to have yellow flowers.

12959. (Undetermined. ) Matundulaku.

From Eureka City, Transvaal. Presented by A. T. Metcalf, esq., thru Hon.
W. Stanley Hollis, United States consul, Lourenco Marquez, Portuguese East
Africa. Received February 238, 1905.

‘‘vidently a plum-like fruit with a very large stone and little meat.’’ (Fairchild. )

12960. GARCINIA LIVINGSTONEL. Pimbe.
From Lourenco Marquez, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Hon. W. Stanley
Hollis, United States consul. Received February 23, 1905.
12961. IlypRANGEA SCANDENS.
From Vhiladelphia, Pa. Received thru Thomas Meehan & Sons, February 23,
1905.
12962. (Undetermined. )

From-Louren¢o Marquez, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Hon. W.Stanley
Hollis, United States consul. Received February 23, 1905.

A Louren¢go Marquez fruit tree.

12963 to 12970.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru W. A. Burpee & Go., February 17, 1905.

Flower seeds for stock purposes.

12971 to 12987.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., February 17, 1905.

Flower seeds for stock purposes.

12988. ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS. Snapdragon.
From Fairfield, Wash. Received thru Mr. E. H. Morrison, January 3, 1905.

12989. CosMOS BIPINNATUS. Cosmos.

From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., January 10, 1905.
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12990. KocHIA SCOPARIA.

From Detroit, Mich. Received thru Mr. William McRobbie, gardener of the
Palmer Park Gardens, November 7, 1904.

12991. Merpicaco saTIva. Alfalfa.
From Excelsior, Minn. Received thru Mr. A. B. Lyman, February 24, 1905.
Grimm. A variety attracting attention in the Northwest. (See Bulletin (press),
No. 20, University Exp. Sta., St. Anthony Park, Minn., March, 1904, on Hardy
Alfalfa in Minnesota. )

12992. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Bassorah, Arabia. Secured thru H. P. Chalk, esq., American consular
agent. Received February 27, 1905.

‘‘From preliminary tests of this alfalfa, made from a previous importation, under
S. P. I. No. 8806, it seems probable that this particular strain will make a more rapid
growth than the ordinary varieties cultivated in this country and may prove espe-
cially valuable for certain regions in southern California and Arizona. These pre-
liminary experiments have been carried on at the Pomona.substation in California,
where this variety, together with the ordinary and the Turkestan varieties, planted
side by side at the same time, exhibited most unusual rapidity of growth.” ( Fair-
child. )

12993. HorbEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Two-row barley.
From Minneiska, Minn. Received thru Mr. H. L. Whitman, February 23, 1905.

Hanna.

12994. ANEMONE ALPINA SULPHUREA.

From Carsethorn, Dumfries, Scotland. Presented by Mr. Samuel Arnott.
Received February 25, 1905.

12995 and 12996. PINGUICULA spp.
From Mexico. Presented by Dr. J. N. Rose. Received February 15, 1905.
12995. PINGUICULA sp. 12996. PINGUICULA CAUDUTA.

12997. SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA.
From Mexico. Presented by Dr. J. N. Rose. Received February 15, 1905.

“This is an old garden favorite, but is especially interesting, as it comes from the
high mountains of central Mexico. The home of this species is usually given as
South America or Guatemala. Only one species of Sprekelia is recognized by J. G.
Baker and other writers on this group, but there are certainly two, if not more, very
distinct species. This plant has flowered in Washington several times. The flowers
are large, nearly 4 inches long, and deep crimson. It differs only slightly from
descriptions. The bulb scales are black, not brown, as usually given. Bulbs were
collected in a shallow mountain swamp of central Mexico in 1903 (No. 8138).”’
( Rose. )

12998 and 12999. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate.
From Degach (El Oudiane), Tunis. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, March
7, 1905.

12998. Gabsi.

A yariety having large, pale-red fruit. ‘‘The Gabsi is very likely the same
‘variety from Gabes,’ of which I sent cuttings (S. P. 1. No. 12566) in December
from Susa.”’- (Kearney. )

12999. Tunisi.

“A variety smaller than the preceding and having deep-red fruit. Both
varieties were obtained at Degach (El Oudiane), the oasis of the Jerid most
renowned for its pomegranates, oranges, and olives, while Tozer is celebrated
for its figs. These are the two most widely grown kinds here (Tozer). The
pomegranates of Gafsa are even more celebrated.”’ (Kearney. )

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13000. BRASSICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Cauliflower.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Received thru Mr. A. Hansen, seedsman, Feb-
ruary 27, 1905.

Dwarf Erfurt.

13001. LycorpERSICUM ESCULENTUM. Tomato.

From Danyille, Ky. Received from Mrs. W. B. Thomas, thru Mr. H. Giovan-
noli, of the United States Treasury Department, March 1, 1905.

Sample of tomato seed grown from seed distributed by the Department of Agricul-
ture in 1891.

13002 to 13006. Cirrus hyb.
From Glen St. Mary, Fla. Propagated by Mr. G. L. Taber, for distribution by
the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution. Received Decem-
ber 16, 1904.

Hybrid citrus fruits developed by Dr. H. J. Webber, in charge of the Department
Plant Breeding Laboratory. Of these hybrids two are called hardy and two are
tender. None are true oranges except the two tangerines, Weshart and Trimble.
The hardy varieties constitute a new group designated by Doctor Webber as citranges.
They are the Rusk and the Willits.

The fifth of the lot is a representative of a new group called the ‘‘tangelo,’” being
a hybrid between the tangerine and the pomelo. The variety has been called the
Sampson.

MEMS

Doctor Webber describes the varieties as follows:
13002.

The Rusk citrange (P. B. No. 716) isa hybrid between the common sweet
orange (female parent) and the trifoliate orange (male parent). The tree
resembles that of the trifoliate orange in character, having trifoliate leaves
which are much larger than those of the ordinary trifoliate. It is very pro-
ductive and bears a small fruit about 2 to 24 inches in diameter, which is
somewhat similar to the tangerine. The fruit is nearly seedless, having only
one seed to two fruits, and is very juicy, yielding a much larger quantity of
juice than the best lemons of the same size. It makes a very pleasant
citrangeade, and can be used for making pies, marmalades, jellies, and for
other culinary purposes. Eaten with sugar, it is a very desirable breakfast
fruit.

13008.

The Willits citrange (P. B. No. 777) is a hybrid between the trifoliate orange
(female parent) and the common sweet orange (male parent), being thus the
reciprocal hybrid of the Rusk citrange. The tree, as in the case of the Rusk,
is similar to the trifoliate, but with much larger leaves, and it is semi- evergreen.
The fruit is nearly see dless, having an average of only one seed to about four
fruits. The fruit is slightly larger than the | Rusk, the largest. being about 23
inches in diameter. The pulp i is of a different color from the Rusk, being a
lemon yellow. The flavor is also much more acid. The fruit is valuable for
making citrangeade, pies, marmalades, jellies, and for other culinary purposes.
It is too acid to be eaten out of hand.

13004.

This is one of our new hybrid citrus fruits, produced by crossing the tanger-
ineand pomelo. The fruit differs from either parent, but combines the quali-
ties of both. Differing from any other type of citrus iruit, it has been referred
to anew group termed the ‘‘tangelo’’ group, and this particular variety has
been designated the Sampson. The ‘‘Sampson tangelo”’ (P. B. No. 1316)
forms a tree resembling in all essential characters the ordinary orange, and is
as easily injured by cold. The fruit is about the size of the navel orange but
of lighter color, being intermediate in size and color between the tangerine
and pomelo. The flavor is sprightly acid, like the grapefruit, but with a slight
suggestion of the bitter of that fruit. A striking and highly desirable eee
acteristic is its easily removable rind, derived from the tangerine parent, s
that it might be called a ‘‘kid-glove”’ pomelo. It isa tender tree and sea
to distribution in the present citrus-growing regions of Florida and Calidornia.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 123

13005 and 13006. New tangerine oranges.

No. 13005 (P. B. No. 628) has been named the Weshart, and No. 13006 (P. B.
No. 627) has been named the Trimble. —

A large number of hybrids have been made in the course of the investiga-
tions between the tangerine and various varieties of the sweet orange, with
the object of producing an orange having the quality and character of the
sweet orange with the loose, easily removable rind of the tangerine. Among
the different hybrids which have thus far fruited, two have produced fruits
which in all respects resemble true tangerines but are two weeks earlier than
the earliest tangerines, and are larger, richer in color, and of rather superior
quality.

13007 to 13026.

From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry A. Dreer (Incorporated), Feb-
ruary 28, 1905.

A collection of flower seeds to be grown for stock.

13027 to 13034. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

From Auchtermuchty, Scotland. Received thru Prof. L. R. Jones, of the Ver-
mont Experiment Station, March 3, 1905.

A collection of European potatoes for breeding purposes, as follows:

13027.

British Queen. (L. R. Jones’s No. 48.) Originated by Findlay. Second
early; white skin and flesh; kidney; quality reputed excellent and yield good.
““ Best second early in cultivation in England to-day,’ according to one high
authority. Mr. Findlay claims that it is highly disease resisting, but others
do not so consider it. Especially commended for trial in Florida, etc.

13028.

Royal Kidney. (Ll. R. Jones’s No. 44.) Originated by Findlay, 1901. Late
second early; white; quality excellent; yield good. Mr. Findlay claims this
to be one of the hardiest disease-resisting varieties he has sent out. Com-
mended for trial both in the North and South, as well as in Colorado.

13029.

Empire Kidney. (l. R. Jones’s No. 45.) One of Findlay’s recent varieties,
and especially recommended by him as disease resisting and worthy of trial.
Heavy yielder; good quality; said to be best on fertile loam. Selected espe-
cially for trial in the North and West, rather than in the South.

13030.

Evergood. (. R. Jones’s No. 46.) Originated and sent out by Findlay,
about 1899. Medium late; white; oval; high quality; heavy cropper. Char-
acterized by prolonged autumnal growth if the season favors. Jommended
by Mr. Findlay and others as disease resisting. Selected especially for trial in
the North and West.

13031.

Goodfellow. (L. R. Jones’s No. 47.) Originated by Mr. Findlay. Medium
late; white skin and flesh; round; quality fine; yield good. Characterized by
Mr. Findlay and others as disease resisting. Selected especially for trial in
the North and West.

13032.

Up-to-Date. (L. R. Jones’s No. 48.) One of Findlay’s varieties sent out
many yearsago and now one of the standard main crop varieties of England.
Commended as still in a fair degree disease resisting, altho past its prime in
this respect. Medium late; white; excellent quality; strong yielder. Com-
mended especially for trial in the North and West.

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124 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13027 to 13034—Continued.
13038.

Northern Star. (L. R. Jones’s No. 49.) Medium late; white; round; —
quality and yield reputed excellent. One of Mr. Findlay’s most promising
recent introductions (first sent out in 1902). He says ‘tthe most disease-
resisting potato I have ever known.’’ Some others who have tried it are less —
optimistic as to this. Commended especially for trial in the North and West.

13034.

Eldorado. (UL. R. Jones’s No. 50.) Findlay’s introduction (1903), and the
most -adyertised potato in England to-day. Sold last year at rate of £200
sterling per pound weight. Medium late; white; elongated oval. Reputed
of high quality and yield. Commended most highly by Mr. Findlay as dis-
ease resisting, but some others who have watched it are less hopeful of any
remarkable characteristics in this direction.

13035 to 13076. OryZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Formosa. Presented by the Agricultural Department of the Formosan
Government, thru Mr. Fred. Fisher, United States consul at Tamsui, Formosa.
Received March 2, 1905.

The first 20 numbers of this collection are ‘‘first crop’’ and the remainder are
‘*second-crop’’ samples.

13085. Chieng Yu.

From Kirai Sho, Kokansho Seichuri, Ako Prefecture. Clayish soil.
130386. Pei Cham.

From Shinsho Shisho, Daichikuri, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy clay soil.
13037. Chieng Yu.

From Saikosho, Koryngairi, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy clay soil.
13038. © Kaku.

From Ryosan jusho, Rankoho, Taichu Prefecture. Sandy soil.
18039. Tso Toa Hoe.

From Sankaitsusho, Emmukabo, Shoka Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13040. 0 Kaku.

From Eibansho Kochokuho, Taihoku Prefecture. Clayish soil.
138041. AKuai Kau Otowa.

From Gynhosho, Chikuhoku Itsupo, Shinchiku Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13042. Pei Bei Fun.

From Dorawan Sho, Bioritsu Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13048. Sam Sai.

From Shinsho, Hokutoho, Nanto Prefecture. Sandy soil.
138044. 0O Cham Ko.

From Tosei Kosho, Dabyo Nanho, Kagi Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13045. Pa Tei Don.

From Chuhosho Kagi Toho, Kagi Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13046. Nun Key.

From Chinshi, Manrikisho, Enzanho, Gilan Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13047. An Ka Tsu.

From Saikosho, Koryugairi, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy clay.
13048. Pei Gya Nun.

From Ryo Sanjusho, Rankoho, Taichu Prefecture. Sandy soil.

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13035 to 13076—Continued.
13049. Check Shey.

From Kokasho Shiran Sampo, Taihoku Prefecture. Lavitic mixt with
clayish soil.

13050. Jippon Tsu.

From Gynhoshu, Chikuho, Itsupo, Shinchiku Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13051. Ban Hoe. :

From Lanrisho, Bioritsu Niho, Bioritsu Prefecture. Sandy soil.
18052. Pei.

From Horishagai, Horishaho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13053. Ran Hoe Tsu.

From Shanshi Kyakusho, Dabyo Nanho, Kagi Prefecture. Sand and loam.
13054. Ban Hoe.

From Iketsusho, Shiiho, Gilan Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13055. Tsu Pian.

From Kaihosho, Seichuri, Akoku, Ako Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13056. Pa Chiam.

From Shintosen Sho, Seikari, Hozan Tsuku, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13057. O Kaku.

From Gokosho, Daichikuri, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy clay.
13058. Pei Kaku. ;

From Hyoshitoyo Daimokukori, Tainan Prefecture. Sandy soil.
13059. Go Ki Tsoa.

From Horishagai, Horishoho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13060. O Kaku.

From Nantogai, Nantoho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13061. U Kyo.

From Nantogai, Nantoho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13062. Shun Tsui Ban.

From Sotosho, Hokutoho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13063. Shi Kin Tsai.

From Shikyotosho, Shushuho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13064. Chino.

From Shikyotosho, Shushuho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13065. O Ka Hoe Rat.

From Dakusuisho, Sarenkaho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13066. Ban Na. —

From Shinsho, Hokutoho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13067. Chien Yu.

From Shinkogai, Siiho, Kagi Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13068. O Kau.

From Chuhosho, Kagiho, Kagi Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13069. Toa Tsu.

From Boryo, Boryosho, Tokari, Ako Prefecture. Loamy soil.
13070. Toa Tsu.

From Shinsho Shisho, Daichikuri, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy clay soil.

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13035 to 13076—Continued.
138071. ei Tsu.
From Gokosho, Daichikuri, Hozan Prefecture. Sandy clay soil.
138072. -Cha Ah Tsu.
From Sankai Tsusho, Emmukaho, Shoka Prefecture. Sandy soil. ‘
13073. Tao Ro.
From Shojibokuko, Naisho Shisho, Gai Shinka Nanri, Tainan Prefecture.
Clayish soil.
13074. Hon Hoe.
From Nairokusho, Nantoho, Nanto Prefeeture. Clayish soil.
13075. Guya Loon.
From Nairokusho, Nantoho, Nanto Prefecture. Clayish soil.
13076. Pei Tsu.
From Kobo Suido, Dabyo Nanho, Kagi Prefecture. Sandy soil.
Nore.—In the above list, Nos. 15035 to 18046 and 13055 to 18068 were marked
“Oryza utilissima,”’ while Nos. 13047 to 13054 and 13069 to 13076 were labeled

Oryza glutinosa. id

13077. KocHIA SCOPARIA.

From Takoma Park, D.C. Grown by Mr. A. J. Pieters during the season of 1904
for stock purposes.

13078. AGARICUS sp. Mushroom.

From Tokyo, Japan. Received thru Mr. T. Watase, president of the Tokyo
Plant, Seed, and Implement Company, March 7, 1905.

“Shiitake.” ‘*Spawn of the ediblespecies of Japanese mushroom, which is cultivated
on an immense scale in the forests of Japan. It is a tree-inhabiting fungus and the
Japanese have developed a special system of culture by means of which they can
produce immense quantities at littleexpense. This spawn was introduced especially
tor the experiments of Dr. B. M. Duggar, of the Agricultural Experiment Station,
Columbia, Mo., and is well worth calling to the attention of the mushroom growers
of America, who should be given a chance to test this in comparison with the ordi-
nary .1. campestris, which is grown almost exclusively on beds of manure. This
variety of Agaricus is keenly relished, not only by Japanese but by Europeans living
in Japan.”’ ( Fairchild.)

13079. (GossyPIUM sp. Cotton.

From Lourengo Marquez, East Africa. Presented by Hon. W. Stanley Hollis,
United States consul. Received March 3, 1905.

‘From the slopes of the Lebombo Mountains, in the district of Lourengo Marquez.”
( Hollis. )

13080 to 13083. [poMOEA HEDERACEA. Japanese morning-glory.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company,
March 6, 1805. :

13080. Common single. 13082. Giant.
13081. Double. 13083. Single fringed.
13084. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, March 8, 1905.

Fruits secured from Mr. S. van L. Lippitt, of Mayaguez, P. R.
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. ele

13085. NANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.

_ From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, February 27, 1905.

Rolliza. Tubers of the native Porto Rican Yautia ‘‘No. 1,’’ from selected plants
showing no sign of any fungous disease and growing in new soil. (For description,
see No. 15417.)

13086. CoLocasta sp. Taro.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, February 27, 1905.

Tubers of the Dasheen Colocasia from Trinidad, British West Indies. (For descrip-
tion, see No. 15395. )

13087. PyRUS MALUS. Apple.

From Amassia, Asia Minor. Presented by Mr. H. Caramanian. Received
March 11, 1905.

Misket. ‘‘We found it to be a sweet apple of very firm texture and of rather ordi-
nary quality. We do not consider it equal in quality to such varieties as Lady Sweet,
Winter Paradise, Victoria, Green Sweet, or Tolman. It may have value for warm

_ climates, however, and on this account I think it would be well to place scions of it

for fruiting as quickly as possible by top-working on bearing trees at some represent-
ative southern points.”? (JW. A. Taylor.) -
13088. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.
From Santa Clara, Cal. Received thru C. C. Morse & Co., March 15, 1905.
Grown from §S. P. I. No. 9318.

13089. RHEUM OFFICINALE. Rhubarb.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 15, 1905.

13090. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Lincoln, Nebr. Received thru Prof. T. L. Lyon, Agricultural Experiment
Station, March 10, 1905.

K herson.

13091. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Brandon, Wis. Received thru Mr. F. E. Jones, March 16, 1905.

Swedish Select. Grown from S. P. I. No. 2788. In the spring of 1899 Mr. David
Jones, Brandon, Wis., planted an ounce of No. 2788. Thirty-two seeds grew, and
from this little plot he and his neighbors raised 200,000 bushels of oats in 1904.

13092. AGROPYRON TENERUM. Slender wheat-grass.
From Brandon, Manitoba. Received thru A. E. McKenzie & Co., March 16,
1905.
13093. RHEUM PALMATUM TANGHUITICUM. Rhubarb.
From Paris, France. Received thru Messrs. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March
7, USh05y,
13094. GosSYPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.

From Guatemala. Received thru Mr. O. F. Cook, March 17, 1905.

Rabinal. ‘Cultivated by the Quiche Indians of Rabinal and other neighboring
places of the dry plateau region of central Guatemala. A variety of the Upland
type, grown as an annual crop, tho really a perennial. The stalks are cut back to

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128 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

the ground every year. The new shoots set flowers and fruit with great promptness, —

which, with the assistance of the native turkeys, enable a crop to be secured in spite
of the presence of the boll weevil.

‘‘This variety may be of interest in southern and southwestern Texas, either as a
perennial or an annual. Even in the first year it is likely to be an early-maturing
Sort. 72 Cooks)s 1CNone) '

13095. GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
From Guatemala. Received thru Mr. O. F. Cook, March 17, 1905.

Kekchi. ‘‘Grown by the Indians at Secanquim, Cajabon district, Alta Vera Paz,
Guatemala, the original locality of the weevil-eating keleps. This variety is of dw: art
habit. It begins fruiting w hile still very young, and matures a crop in six months
even ina humid tropical climate where other kinds of cotton would probably require
a much longer time. It is expected that in the United States this will prove to be
an extra-early variety, tho two or three years of acclimatization may be required.
Of the varieties now in the United States the Aekchi cotton most nearly resembles
the King, but it seems to possess the desirable qualities of that variety to an even
greater degree and the lint is longer and of better quality.”’ (Cook.) (No. 2.)

13096. (GossYyPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.

From the market of Coban, Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. O. F.
Cook, March 17, 1905.

‘*Supposed to have been growa in the valley of the Polochie River. _ Probably

similar to the Aekchi cotton, tho the Indians belong to another tribe.’’ (Cook. )
(No. 3.)
13097. (rOssYPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
From Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. W. R. Maxon, March 17,
1905.

Pachon. ‘The variety most extensively grown in the western part of Guatemala,
where a considerable cotton industry exists. Mr. Maxon was informed that this

variety was originally introduced into Guatemala from Peru, but an examination of —

specimens shows that it isan Upland form similar to the Kekchi cotton and with the
same weevil-resisting adaptations. It is said to mature a crop in five months.”
( Cook. ) ( No. 4.)

13098. GossYyPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
From Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. W. R. Maxon, March 17,
1905.

Ivcacco. “‘A brown cotton of the Upland type, similar to the brown form of the
Kekchi cotton. The cotton brings the same price as the Pachon and is thought to
have a stronger lint.”? (Mazon.) (No. 5.)

13099. (GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
From Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. W. R. Maxon, March 17,
1905.

‘‘ Seeds of a supposed hybrid between Pachon and Ircacco cotton. A single boll of
this type was found on a plant the other bolls of which were white and apparently
pure Pachon.’? (Maxon.) (No. 6.)

13100. GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
From_Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. W. R. Maxon, March 17,
1905.

‘*\ smooth-seeded variation of Pachon cotton said to occur sporadically in the fields
of the hairy-seeded form. The fiber is said to be not quite so long as the regular
Pachon. This form is popularly believed to be that originally cultivated by the
Indians in this locality.”” (Mazon.) (No. 7.)

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13101. Gossypium HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
From Cucanha, near Tucura, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. O. F. Cook, March
17, 1905.

“A cotton similar to Kekchi grown in the valley of Polochic River.” ( Cook.)
(No. 8.)

13102. MErSEMBRYANTHEMUM GEMINATUM (?%).
From Sfax, Tunis. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, March 17, 1905.

“Cuttings of a variety of Mesembryanthemum that is used for making lawns on
land that is so alkaline that deposits of white alkali may be seen beneath the mat of
the plant. I believe this will be valuable as a cover foralkaline soils.’ ( Fairchild.)

13103. CARICA PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. George D. Hedian. Received
March 16, 1905.

13104. ALEURITES CORDATA. Tung-shu or wood-oil tree.

From Hankow, China. Presented by Consul-General L. 8. Wilcox and received
at Chico, Cal. ., March 18, 1905.

‘*The fruit of this tree is the source of ‘‘ wood oil,’’ which is being imported in large
quantities by this country, where it is used in the manufacture of paints, fine var-
nishes, and soaps. The tree itself is of stately appearance, with green, smooth bark
and spreading branches, making it one of the finest of shade trees. It has been
styled, and worthily so, ‘‘the national tree of China.’’ The Tung-sbu flourishes
thruout the Yangtze V alley in latitude 25° to 34° N. It is said not to bear when
subjected to temperatures as low as 2U° F., altho it will stand any degrce of heat.
The trees are raised from seed in a bed and transplanted when about a foot high,
and seem to do well in almost any kind of soil. The Tung-shu is also propagated
by cuttings. It is a rapid grower and will come into bearing in from three to six
years, much depending upon the fertility of the soil. The yield of nuts from an
average tree may be put at anywhere from 20 to 50 pounds, while the percentage of
oil obtained from the nut is 40 per cent. The Chinese find a great many other uses
for the oil of this tree; also for its wcod and the refuse from the wood oil nut after
extraction of the oil. Persons growing the wood oil tree should be cautioned against
allowing the oil to come in contact with the skin, as it is extremely poisonous.”’
( Wiicox. )

13105. SoLANUM COMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.

From Burlington, Vt. Presented by Prof. William Stuart, Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, thru Mr. W. A. Orton. Received March 21, 1905.

13106. Litium hyb. ~ Lily.

Seedlings resulting from pollinating flowers of Lilium longiflorum eximium giganteum
(Serb No. 11583). with Lilium harrisii. Crossing done by Mr. G. W. Oliver in
the Department greenhouse during 1904.

13107. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Poppy.

From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Powers, Weightman & Rosengarter,
March 21, 1905.

Opium seed from Asia Minor.

13108 to 13115. Rosa hyb. Rose.

From Sawbridgeworth, Herts, England. Received thru Thomas Rivers & Son,
The Nurseries, March 23, 1905.

13108. Conrad F. Meyer. 13112. Sowv.deChristopleCochet.
13109. Fimbriata. 13113. Blanche de Coubert.
13110. Mrs. Anthony Waterer. 13114. Thusnelda.

13111. Rose Apples. 13115. Repens Alba,

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130 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13116 to 13129. Rosa hyb. Rose.

From Herts, England. Received from William Paul & Son, Waltham Cross,
March 23, 1905.

13116. Etoile de France. 13123. Belle Poitevine.

13117. Countess Cairns. 13124. Blane Double de Couhert.

13118. LHarl of Warwick. 13125. Calocarpa.

13119. Trene. 13126. Chedane Guinoisseau.

13120. Mrs. A. Byass. 13127. Mercedes.

138121. America. 13128. New Century.

13122. Alropurpurea. 13129. Rugosa Regliana.
13130 and 13131. CaASTANEA spp. Chestnut.

Received from Mr. T. EF. Steele, Palmyra, N. Y., March 24, 1905.
13130. Casrania crENATA. Seedling Japanese chestnut.

13131. Casrania sativa. Seedling Spanish chestnut.

13132. (Undetermined.) Matondo. |

From Melsetter, Rhodesia, South Africa. Presented by Mr. W. M. Longden.
Received March 23, 1905.

A fruit by the name of ‘‘ Matondo,’’ déscribed by Mr. Longden as follows: ‘‘The
tree is a large, evergreen one, casting a dense shade. It grows to a height of about
60 feet, has a spreading habit, and is a prolific bearer. Fruit oval in shape, with a
smooth skin and faint veins; color when ripe, yellow; dark green when unripe.
Size up to 3 inches by 2 inches in diameter. Peel tough and thick, not edible;
exudes milky fluid, very bitter and distasteful. Flesh edible, jelly-like in appear-
ance, sweet and pleasant to taste. It grows in the Sabi Valley principally, at an
altitude of about 1,800 feet, where the climate is very warm and there 1s compara-
tively no frost.”’

‘This fruit should be experimented within Porto Rico, Hawaii, and southern Cali-
fornia.’ ( Fairchild. )

13133. ViTIs sp. Grape.
From Algeria, North Africa. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut and forwarded by
Mr. T. H. Kearney. Received March 27, 1905.
Boufurik (table). A desert-resistant grape.
13134. AGARICUS sp. (7) Mushroom.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru Yokohama Nursery Company, March
27, 1900.

13135. (:ARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Received thru Doctor Treub, March 24, 1904

13136 to 13142.

From Melsetter, Rhodesia, South Africa. Presented by Mr. W. M. Longden.
Received March 27, 1905.

A collection of fruit trees, with descriptions by Mr. Longden, as follows:
13136. (Undetermined. ) Ivory nut.

‘Tt (the nut) grows on a palm tree, which sometimes reaches a height of
60 feet. The natives eat the spongy substance between the skin and kernel.
The vegetable ivory is, Ithink, an article of commerce.”’
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 131

13136 to 13142—Continued.
13137. ANONA sp. Custard-apple.

‘‘Edible. Tree very much resembles the domestic variety; fruit has a
delightful flavor.’’

13138. Ficus sp. Fig.

“‘Hdible. Grows on the river banks. These have a sweet flavor. There
is also another variety larger, perhaps, than any domestic fig. They are com-
paratively flavorless.’’

13139. (Undetermined. ) ‘‘Wild plum.’’

‘Edible. Tree very similar to your persimmon. Natives also eat the ker-
nel, which has a nutty flavor with a touch of almond, and contains a large
percentage of oil, which the natives extract.”’

13140. EvpnHorsta sp. (?): ‘*Footah.”’

“Fruit is used by the natives for making a pleasant drink by soaking the
ripe seeds in water, which turns milky when stirred. Seeds are also crusht
for oil, of which they contain a large quantity. Tree grows to a height of
about 50 feet; dense, shiny, dark-green foliage giving immense shade.”’
13141. (Undetermined. ) ‘“Mutwzwa.”’

“Edible. Flavor somewhat similar to damson. Grows in stony ground;
bush about 7 feet in height.”’

13142. (Undetermined. ) ‘‘Kecha.”’

‘Species of nut. May be eaten raw, but is usually roasted by the natives.
It is only to supplement food supplies in lean years.”’

13143 to 13153. ZEA Mays. Sweet corn.

First generation from 8S. P. I. Nos. 12557 and 12558. Distributed during the
season of 1905 for further trial to test the effects of soil, location, etc.

13143 to 13147. Stowell’s Evergreen. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 12557.
131438. Received from Prof. J.C. Whitten, Columbia, Mo., February,

905.

13144. Received from Mr. J. C. Robinson, Waterloo, Nebr., Febru-
ary, 1905.

13145. Received from Prof. R. A. Emerson, Lincoln, Nebr., February,
1905.

13146. Grown on the Arlington Farm during the summer of 1904.

13147. Received from A. Mitchelson & Son, Tariffville, Conn., Feb-
ruary, 1905.

13148 to 13153. Early Crosby. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12558.

13148. Received from Prof. C. P. Ball, Minneapolis, Minn., February,
1905.

13149. Received from Prof. R. A. Emerson, Lincoln, Nebr., Febru-
ary, 1908.

13150. Received from A. Mitchelson & Son, Tariffville, Conn., Feb-
ruary, 1905.

13151. Received from Mr. J. C. Robinson, Waterloo, Nebr., Febru-
ary, 1905.

13152. Received from Prof. J.C. Whitten, Columbia, Mo., February,
1905.

13153. Grown on the Arlington Farm during the summer of 1904.

13154. PIsTacta sp. Pistache.

From Aintab, Turkey. Presented by Rev. A. Fuller thru Mr. Walter T. Swingle.
Received March 27, 1905, :

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13155.

From Austin, Tex.

13156 to 13158.

From Amassia, Turkey.

SEEPS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

RaHUS COPALLINA.

29, 1905.

13156.
138157.
Uryiny. (See S. P. I. No. 10526. )

13158.

13159 to 13236.

From Yokohama, Japan.

y ldjem.

25, 1905.

13159 to 13226.
13159.
18160.
13161.
13162.
13163.
13164.
13165.
13166.
13167.
13168.
13169.
13170.
13171.
13172.
13173.
13174.
13175.
13176.
13177.
13178.
13179.
13180.
13181.
13182.
13183.
13184.
13185.
13186.
13187.
13188.

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Presented by Mr. F. T. Ramsey.

PyRUS MALUS.

PRUNUS DOMESTICA.

CYDONIA sp.

IRIDACEAE.

Gekka-no-nami.
Shishi-odori.
Kumoma-no-sora.
Kumo-no-ohi.
Ho-o-jo.
Gei-sho-ui.
Sofu-no-koi.
Manadsuru.
THana-no-nish iki.
Yomo-no-umi.
Meiran.
Kuma-funjin.
Tatheiraku,
Hana-aoi.

Uchiu.
Osho-kun.

Sh ippo.
Kumo-isho.
Kiji-no-mequmi.
Kumo-no-uye.
Yezo-nishiki.
Shishi-ikari.
Oniga-shima.
Sano-watashi.
Yedo-jiman.
Senjo-no-hora.
O-torige.
Shirataki.
Shiga-no-uranami.

Kagaribi.

InRis KAEMPFERI.

Presented by Mr. H. Caramanian.

13189.
13190.
13191.
13192.
13198.
13194.
13195.
13196.
13197.
13198.
13199.
13200.
13201.
13202.
13203.
13204.
13205.
13206.
13207.

13208.
13209.
13210.
13211.
13212.
13213.
13214.
13215.

13216.
13217.

Received March 27, 1905.

Sumac.

Received March —

Apple.
Plum.

Quince.

Received thru Suzuki & lida, New York, N. Y., Mareh

Iris.
Kosui-no-iro.
Komochi-guma.
Kakujakuro.
Momiji-no-laki.
Shichiukwa.
Yedo-kagami.
Uji-no-hotaru,
Shimoyo-no-tanki,
Tsurugi-no-mai.
Tso-no-nami.
Oyodo.
Bandai-no-nami.
Wakamurasaki.
Kyodaisan.
Kigan-no-misao.
Koki-no-iro.
Samidare.
Tora odori.

Tsuru -no-kegoro-
mo.

Ditedogu.
Ayase-gawa.
Ho-dai.
Nishiki-hitone.
Riubi.
Renjo-no-tama.

Yomo-zakura.

Shiye-no-yuki.
Asa-kagura.

Sumida-gawa,

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905.

13159 to 13236—Continued.
18159 to 13226—Continued.

1338

13218. Tsutsu-izutsu. 13223. Asa-gasumi.
13219. Rinpo. 13224. Fuki-yose.
13220. Chitose-dsuru. 13225. Goko-no-asobi.
13221. Risho-no-tama. 13226. Yamato-zukasa.
13222. Kasu-gano.

13227 to 138235. Iris spp.

Iris.

138227. Iris ALBO-PURPU- 138231. Iris GRACILIPES.
pay 18232. Iris srprrica.
Tee Fa aaa 13233. IRIs LABVIGATA.
182384. IRIS LAEVIGATA
138229. Iris RAPHIOLEPIS. SEMPERFLORENS.
18230. IRIS RAPHIOLEPIS 18235. IRIs LAEVIGATA

VARIEGATA.

ALBA.

132386. BeELAMCANDA PUNCTATA.

13237. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Chinook, Mont. Received thru the Thomas O’ Hanlon Company, March
30, 1905. Grown by George Davidson, near Chinook, in Milk River Valley,
under irrigation.

13238 to 13240.

From Louren¢o Marquez, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Hon. W.
Stanley Hollis, United States consul. Received March 27, 1905.

13238. Gossypium sp. Cotton.

“Native East African cotton seed, which was got for me from the slopes of
the Lebombo Mountains by the Bishop of Lebombo.”’ ( Hollis.)

13289. Carissa ARDUINA. Amatungulu.
““The ‘ Martingula,’ which is highly esteemed here for eating fresh, as well

as for making preserves.’’ ( Hollis. )

13240. (Undetermined. )

‘“T have to report that William F. Upshur, esq., of Barrene, Inhambane, has
been good enough to furnish me with a small quantity of specimens of a new
tree oil seed that is being exploited in the Inhambane district. In Inham-
bane these oil seeds are called ‘ Maferera’; in Mozambique, where they grow
wild in great profusion, they are called ‘ Umtizi’; and in Louren¢o Marquez,
where they are eaten by the natives, they are called ‘Umgushu.’’’? (Hollis. )

13241. ULEX EUROPAEUS. Gorse, whin, or furze.
From Dublin, Ireland. Received thru Hogg & Robertson, March 29, 1905.

13242. CoTONEASTER ANGUSTIFOLIA.

From Orleans, France. Received thru M. Léon Chénault, Route d’Olivet, 79,
March 27, 1905.

13243 to 13255. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Worcester, England. Received thru Richard Smith & Co., March 30, 1905.
13248. Madam George Bruant. 13246. Madam Charles Worth.
As244- Rugosa Alba. 13247. Rugosa Compte D’ Em-
13245. Rugosa, fl. pl. presnel.
97

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134 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13243 to 13255—Continued.

13248. Rugosa Rosea. 13252. Harisoni.

13249. Rugosa Rubra. 13253. Persian Yellow.

13250. Austrian Copper. 13254. Souv. de Pierre Notting. —

13251. Austrian Yellow. 13255. Marechal Niel. ;
13256. ZeEA MAYS. Corn.

From North Pomfret, Vt. Received thru Mr. 8. Hewitt, February, 1905.

Malakof. Grown from 8. P. I. Nos. 12562 and 12563.

13257. OLEA EUROPAFA. Olive.

From Mustapha, Algeria, North Africa. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received
March 30, 1905.

Grosse Aberkan. Cuttings.

13258. NEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM. Rambutan.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub. Received March 31, 1905.

13259. Merpicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
From Milburn, Nebr. Received thru Mr. C. A. Snyder, April 1, 1905.

Seed grown in 1904 on See, 18, T. 20, R. 21, Custer County, Nebr., without irri-
gation, where it is 240 feet to water.

13260 to 13262. Zea Mays. Rice popcorn.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Prof. A. Lofgren, Horto Botanico.
Received March 25, 1905.

13260. White. 13262. Red.
13261. Amber.

13263 to 13265.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru Yokohama Nursery Company, April 3,

1905.

13263. Cirrus sp. Orange.
Natsu daidai. (See S. P. 1. No. 8903.)

13264. Juncus EFFUSUs. Matting rush.

18265. Scirpus TRIQUETER.

13266 to 13285.

From Sultepec, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm, Hacienda
“*Cabajal.’’ Received March 28, 1905.
A collection of unidentified plants.

13286 to 13290. 2
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, April 3,
1905.

Flower seeds for growing seed.

13291. MEeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Fayetteville, N. Y. Received thru Mr. F. E. Dawley, April 1, 1905.
97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. B35)

13292. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Coban, Guatemala. Received thru Mr. G. N. Collins and Mr. C. B. Doyle,
March, 1905.

‘«This thick-skinned type of avocado is very distinct from the varieties commonly
found on the markets and from those grown in Florida, the West Indies, and Mexico.
It is believed that they will stand shipping much: better than the thinner-skinned
sorts, and as the quality is fine they should be a valuable acquisition for Porto Rico
and Hawaii.’’ (Collins. )

13293 to 13297. CaALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Taro.

From Magnolia, N. C. Received thru the Newberry Bulb Company, March 30,
1905. °

13298. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate.

Received March 29, 1905, without advices, thru the Georgetown custom-house.
Arrived in New York via steamship Umbria.

13299. STUARTIA PENTAGYNA.
From Morrisville, Pa. Received thru Mr. 8. C. Moon, April 4, 1905.

13300 to 13303. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.

From Marseille, France. Received thru Hon. Robert P. Skinner, United States
consul-general, April 5, 1904.

13300. Cleaned seed from Rodosto, Turkey.
13301. Cleaned seed from Plata, Argentina.
13302. Ordinary seed from Rodosto, Turkey.
13303. Ordinary seed from Plata, Argentina.

‘“The exporters of canary seed (Phalaris canariensis) of Marseille handle only
the imported grades, the best of which reach this city from Rodosto (Turkey).
The Rodosto seed is richest and has scarcely any grain. The Plata seed has
at times a better aspect than the Rodosto seed, but is much lighter, contains
straw in excessive quantities, and the kernels are generally decorticated.”’
(Skinner. )

13304 and 13305.

From Mustapha, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist.
Received April 7, 1905.

13304. Sapinpvs UTILIs. Soapberry.
13305. Narcissus PACHYBOLBUS. Narcissus.

A yigorous species from western Algeria and Morocco, having 40 or 50 small
flowers in clusters. Doctor Trabut thinks this will be interesting to cross
with large-flowered varieties.

13306 to 13312. LaTHYRUS ODORATUS. Sweet pea.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Mr. Arkwright F. Telemly. Received
April 7, 1905.

Early-maturing sweet peas, as follows:

13306. Blueand red. 13310. Purple and bronze.
13307. Blue. 13311. Purple.
13308. Rose and white. 13312. Red.

1383809. Lilac.
97

136 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13313 to 13315. CrrysaANTHEMUM LEUCANTHEMUM hyb,
Shasta daisy.

From Santa Rosa, Cal. Received thru Mr. Luther Burbank, April 7, 1905,
133138. California. 13315. Alaska.
13314. Westralia. >

13316 to 13318.

From Lawrence, Kans. Received thru F. Barteldes & Co., April 7, 1905,

13316. ANDbDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
Amlu rs

13817. ANpbkopogoN soRGHUM, Kafir corn.
White.

138318. ANpDkoPOGON soRGHUM. Kafir corn.
Red.

13319. ASPARAGUS DUCHESNII.

From Brussels, Belgiuin. Received thru Mr. H. Schuster, 66 Rue du Luxem-
bourg, \pril §, 1HOA,

13320 to 13337. ltosa sp. Rose.
From Newtownards, County Down, Ireland. Received thru Alex. Dickson &

Sons (Limited), Koyal Irish Nurseries, April 8, 1905,
13320. Dean Ilole. 13330. Annie Marie Soupert.
13321. Dr. J. Campbell. 13331. George Laine Paul.
13322. Hugh Watson. 13332. Le Progres.
138323. Lady Ashtown. 13333. Rugosa Delicata.
13324. Mrs. Coniray Jones. 13334. Sour. de Pierre Leper-

drieux.
13385. Schnechlecht.
13336. Andenkah Job Diering.
13337. Mme. Jean Dupuy.

13325. Rev. David Williamson.
13326. Irizh Engineer.
13327. Irish Harmony.
13828. Perle des Jannes.
18329. Baron Lade.

13338. MANGIFERA INDICA. ; Mango. |

From Lucknow, India. Received from the Royal Botanical Gardens, thru Mr.
Robert Anderson, Lansdowne, Pa., April 11, 1905.

Bombay.

13339. LoLruM ITraLicum. Italian rye-grass.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., April 8, 1905.

13340. MrcCONOPSIS INTEGRIFOLIA. Tibetan poppy.

From Chelsea, England. Received thru James Veitch & Sons (Limited), August
14, 1905.

‘‘English saved seed. A hardy yellow-flowered poppy from Tibet; hardy, bien-
nial. The plant thrives on the north side of a hedge or wall and grows and flowers
freely in open borders. The soil should be open and friable, with a large proportion
of peatand sand. Good drainage and ample moisture are required. The seed germi-
nates freely either in a cold frame or out of doors ina few weeks from the time of
sowing. Any attempt at any time to protect the plants is quite fatal.’’ (Veitch &
Sons. ) i

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. ay

13341 to 13345. CucuUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Detroit, Mich. Received thru D. M. Ferry & Co., April 8, 1905.
13341. Osage. 13344. Baltimore.
13342. Defender. 133845. Hmerald Gem.

13343. Bay View. Sea

13346. HorpdEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Two-row barley.

From Jena, Germany. Received from Doctor Broili, thru the Wahl-Henius
Institute of Fermentology, Chicago, Ill., April 10, 1905.

Frankish Brewing. Presumably a high-grade pedigreed sort.

(13347. BrRBERIS sp. . Barberry.
From Gloucester, Mass. Received thru Mr. R. P. Ireland, April 13, 1905.

13348. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Seharunpur, India. Received thru Mr. W. Gollan, superintendent of the
Government Botanical Gardens, April 13, 1905.

Bombay Yellow. Plants.

13349. (GARCINIA XANTHOCHYMUS.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Gerrit P. Wilder, April 13, 1905.

13350. OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA (7%). Prickly pear.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky. Received
April 10, 1905.

“Cuttings of.a seedling cactus grown by Doctor Proschowsky from seeds received
probably from Mexico. This variety has never been fruited, but is so nearly spine-
less that it may be of interest as a forage plant.’’ (Fairchild. )

13351 to 13353. Barberry.

From Ottawa, Canada. Presented by Prof. William Saunders, director of the
Central Experimental Farm. Received April 10, 1905.

13351. BERBERIS AMURENSIS. 13353. BERBERIS SIEBOLDI.

18352. BERBERIS SINENSIS.

13354. ZEA MAYs. Popcorn.

From Karachi, India. Presented by Mr. I. L. F. Beaumont, of the Municipal
Gardens and Farm Committee. Received April 10, 1905.

13355. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Lakin, Kans. Received thru Mr. William Logan, January 26, 1905.
Rocky Ford.

13356. VICIA SATIVA. Common vetch.
From New Era, Oreg. Received thru Mr. Henry Gilbrich, April, 1905.
White. Said to have been bred by selection from the common type.

13357. ZEA MAYs. Sweet corn.
From Winooski, Vt. Received thru Mr. M. E. Douglass, March 3, 1905.
Malakof. Grown from §. P. I. No. 9449. Second generation. ‘‘No other early

corn nearer fhan 1 mile either in 1903 or 1904.’’ (D. S. Bliss.)
97

138 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13358. MeEbDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Agricultural College, N. Dak. Received from the North Dakota Agricul:
tural Experiment Station, thru Mr. C. J. Brand, October 28, 1904.

Grimm.

13359 to 13566.

Seeds transferred April 15, 1905, from the Office of Grass and Forage Plant —
Investigations to the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution. ;

13359. ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM. Sweet vernal grass.

From Germany, 1904. (Agrost. 2384). From the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, 1904.

13360. CErPHALARIA TATARICA.
Grown in U.S. D. A. grass garden, 1£02. (Agrost. 307.)
13361. CErPHALARIA TATARICA.
Grown in U.S. D. A. grass garden, July, 1904. (Agrost. 307.)
13362 to 13369. Cicer ARIeTINUM. Chick-pea.
13362. Grown at Arlington Farm, 1902. (Agrost. 970-1.)
13363. From Parma, Italy. (Agrost. 2456.)
13364. From Voghera, Italy. (Agrost. 2457.)
13365. From Voghera, Italy. (Agrost. 2458.)
13366. Krom Avellino, Italy. (Agrost. 2459.)
13367. From Italy. (Agrost. 2460.)
13368. From Italy. (Agrost. 2461.)
13369. From Italy. (Agrost. 2462. )
13370. Bromus MARGINATUS.
From Seattle, Wash. Received thru Mr. Henry N. Leckenby. (Agrost.
S86. )
13371 to 13376.

Received from Mr. 8. W. Mollison, Inspector-General of Agriculture for
India.

18371. Dovicnos BIFLoRus.

Kulthi. From United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India. (Agrost.
1646. )
13372. DoLicHos BIFLORUS.

Kulthi. From Bombay Presidency, India. (Agrost. 1647. )

13373. DoLicnos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.
Popat. From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India, 1903. (Agrost:

1648. )

13374. DoLicHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.

Sem. From United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India, 1903.
(Agrost. 1649.)

13375. DoxicHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.
Val. From Bombay, India, 1903. (Agrost. 1650.)
13376. DoLicHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.
Val. From Bombay, India, 1903. (Agrost. 1651.)
13377. Hocus LANATUS. Velvet grass. |
see thru the C. H. Lilly Company, Seattle, Wash., 1904. (Agrost. |

97 | |

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 139

13359 to 13556—Continued.
138378. LAtTHyYRUS SATIVUS. Bitter vetch.

From Catania, Italy, 1904. From Italian exhibit, Louisiana Purchase
Exposition. (Agrost. 2389. )

13379. LatTHyRus CICER. ' Winter flat pea.
From Catania, Italy, 1904. From Italian exhibit, Louisiana Purchase

Exposition. (Agrost. 2406. )

13380. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS. Bean.
From the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. (Agrost. 2126.)

13381. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903, from 8S. P. I. No. 6564. (Agrost. 941--1 a1.)

18882. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS. Bean.
A selection grown at Arlington Farm, 1903, from S. P. I. No. 6564. ( Agrost.

941-1 ¢ 1.)

13383. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS. Bean.
A selection grown at Arlington Farm, 1903, from 8. P. I. No. 6564. (Agrost.

941-1 d 1.)

138384. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.

Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9693-lal.) Seeds yellow: to
light orange. ;

13385. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1908. (Agrost. 9693-1 b 1.)

13386. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9693-1 c¢ 1.)

13387. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9693-1 e 1.)

13388. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9693-1 f 1.)

13389. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9693-1 g 1.)

13390. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9693-1 h 1.)

13391. PHASEOLUS ANCULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 1190-1.)

13392. PHASEOLUS sp. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1908. (Agrost. 1191.)
13893. PHASEOLUS sp. Bean.
Special selection with large seeds grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost.
1191-1. )
138394. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 968. )

18395. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Clemson College, 8. C., 1903. (Agrost. 1112.)
Newman.

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140 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ‘

13359 to 13556 — Continued.
13396 and 13397. md
Received from Mr. 8. W. Mollison, Inspector-General of Agriculture in India,
138396. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India, July 8, 1903.
(Agrost. 1639. )

13397. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India, 1903. (Agrost. 1640.)
13398. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Cedartown, Ga., November, 1904. (Agrost. 2130.)
13399 to 13403.
Received from Mr. 8. W. Mollison, Inspector-General of Agriculture in India.
13399. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

Katikha. From United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India, 1£03.
(Agrost. 1641. )

13400. PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.

Bhadela. From United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, India, 1903.
(Agrost. 1642. )

13401. PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.

Jathia (?), or Jettira. From United Provinces of Agra and Oudh,
India, 19038. (Agrost. 1643.)

From Naples, Italy, 1904. From Italian exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Expo-
sition. (Agrost. 2415.)

13402. PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.
Udid. From Bombay Presidency, India, 1903. (Agrost. 1644. )
13408. PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.
Udid. From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India, July 8, 1903. (Agrost.
1845.)
13404. PHASEOLUS RETUSUS. Metcalf bean.
From Silver City, N. Mex., April 28, 1903. (Agrost. 1176. )
13405. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1903. (Agrost. 9414.)
13406. Vicia sp. Vetch.
From Argentine exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. (Agrost. 2327. )
13407. Vicia sp. Vetch.
From German exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. (Agrost. 2455. )
13408. Victa sp. Vetch.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1902. (Agrost. 965; S. P. I. 6553. )
13409. Victa sp. Vetch.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1902. (Agrost. 942-1.)
13410. Victa ERVILIA. Black bitter vetch.
From Italian exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904. (Agrost. 2403. ) |
13411. Vicia FABA. Horse bean. |
|

13412. Vicia saTIva. Common vetch.
From Argentine exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. (Agrost. 2314.)
13413 to 13481. Vicia sariva. Common vetch.

From Italian exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

13413. From Italy. (Agrost. 2388.)
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 141

13359 to 13556—Continued.

13413 to 13431—Continued.
13414. From Reggio nell’ Emilia, Italy. (Agrost. 2390.)
13415. From Rome, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2391. )
138416. From Fabriano, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2392.)
13417. From Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2394.)
13418. From Pistoja, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2395.)
13419. From Milan, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2398. )
13420. From Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2399.)
13421. From Fabriano, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2400. )
13422. From Fabriano, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2402.)
(13423. From Potenza, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2404. )
13424. From Macerata, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2405.)
13425. From Ancona, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2408.)
13426. From Ancona, Italy, 1904, (Agrost. 2409.)
13427. From Tursla, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2410.)
13428. From Parma, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2411.)
13429. From Perugia, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2413.)
134380. From Foggia, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2414.)
13431. From Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2432.)

|

13432. Vicia uNUGA (?). Vetch.
From Japan, March 18, 1903. (Agrost. 1140.)
13433. Vicra vILLosa. Hairy vetch.

From Argentine exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. (Agrost. 2317.)
13434. THEMEDA CILIATA.

From Palghar, Thana, India. Received thru Latham & Co., Bombay, India,
January 20, 1904.

Bondani, a small kind of ‘‘ Ful’’ grass. ‘‘One of the best sorts of gra“e;
for grazing.’’ (Agrost. 1787.)
13435. MepicaGco SATIVA. Alfalfa.

Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York, N. Y., April 20, 1904.
Turkestan. (Agrost. 1957.)
13436. Mepicaco sativa. Alfalfa.

Received from Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Toronto, Canada, December 8, 1904.
(Agrost. 2181.)

1384387. MeEpDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kans., 1904.
Arizona grown. (Agrost. 2518.)

13488. Mepicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kans., 1904.

Minnesota grown. (Agrost. 2531.)

18489. MeEpIcAGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
Kansas grown. (Agrost. 2530. )
18440. MeEpicaGco saTIvA. - Alfalfa.

Kansas grown. (Agrost. 2531).
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142 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13359 to 13556 — Continued.

13441. AGROPYRON OCCIDENTALE. 138444. BrRomMUSCARINATUS HOOK- _
ERIANUS.

From Seattle, Wash. (Agrost.
1887. )

From Hays, Kans. (<Agrost.
1942. )

13442. AGROPYRON OCCIDENTALE. 13445. BromuscariNaTUs HOOK-
From Harlem, Mont. (Agrost. ERIANUS.
1982. ) From Union, Oreg. (Agrost.
13443. AGROPYRON OCCIDENTALE. ak
(Agrost. 1001. )
- 13446. Bromus 1NeRMIS. Smooth brome-grass.

From Brandon, Mass. Received thru Brandon Seed House. (Agrost.1996. )
13447. Bromus MARGINATUS.
From Union, Oreg. (Agrost. 2091.)

13448. Bromus poLtyantruus PANICULATUS. (Agrost. 1177.)

13449. CALAMAGROSTIS HYPERBOREA. (Agrost. 841.)
13450. ELyMus CONDENSATUS. Giant rye-grass.
From Union, Oreg. (Agrost. 2092. )
13451. Exymus rriticomes. (Agrost. 2096.) Wild wheat.
13452. ELYMUS VIRGINICUS SUBMUTICUS.
From Union, Oreg. (Agrost. 1800. )
134538. Festuca PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.

From Union, Oreg. { Agrost. 1799. )

13454 to 138477. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea.
13454.
Parly Black. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. Third generation from
Agrost. 1233. From MeCullough, March, 1902. (Agrost. 1233-3. )
13455.

Large Blackeye. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. Third generation
from Agrost. 1224. From Alabama Experiment Station, March, 1902.
(Agrost. 1224-3. )

13456.

Extra Early Blackeye. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. Third gen-
eration from Agrost. 1232. From Arkansas Station, March, 1902. Grown
there for five years. (Agrost. 1232-3.)

13457.

California Blackeye. Grownon Arlington Farm, 1904. Third genera-
tion from Agrost. 1231. From Arkansas Station, March, 1904. (Agrost.
1231-3. )
13458.

Clay. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. Third generation from
Agrost. 1255. From South Carolina Station, March, 1902. (Agrost.
1255-3. )

13459.
Clay. From T. W. Wood & Sons, April 2, 1904. (Agrost. 1937.)

13460.

Tron. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. Third generation from
Agrost. 1247. From Mr. W, A. Orton, March, 1902. (Agrost. 1247-3.)

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13359 to 13556-——Continued.

13454 to 13477-—Continued.

97

13461.

Tron. Grown by Mr. J. P. Dunlap, Dwight, Nebr., from seed of
Congressional distribution, presumably from Monetta, 8. C. Received
from Mr. Dunlap, October, 1904. (Agrost. 2109.)

13462.

Tron. Received from Mr. 8. M. Byrd, Cedartown, Ga., January 11,
1905. Grown in 1904 from seed of Congressional distribution, pre-
sumably from Monetta, 8S. C. (Agrost. 2136.)

13463.

Tron. Received from Mr. W. J. Edwards, Willshire, Ohio, March 6,
1905, and from Mr. J. A. Ritchie, Wapakoneta, Ohio, March 20, 1905.
Grown from seed of Congressional distribution, presumably from
Monetta, S. C. (Agrost. 2217.)

13464.

Tron. Received from four men in central Kentucky and southern
Illinois, who grew it in 1904 from seed of Congressional distribution,
presumably from Monetta, $8. C. (Agrost. 2260.)

13465.

Tron. Received in March, 1905, from Mr. Han Abild, Wakonda,
Clay County, 8. Dak., who grew it in 1904 from seed of Congressional
distribution, presumably from Monetta,$.C. (Agrost. 2310.)

13466.

Tron. Received from Mr. Charles G. Diament, Bridgeton, N. J.,
March 8, 1905. Grown from seed of Congressional distribution, pre-
sumably from Monetta, 8. C. (Agrost. 2386.)

13467.

Tron. Received from G. C. Dulebohn, Kearney, Kans., March, 1905.
Grown from seed of Congressional distribution, presumably from
Monetta, 8. C. (Agrost. 2387.)

13468.

Wonderful. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. From Texas Seed and
Floral Company, Dallas, Tex., March, 1902. (Agrost. 1251-3.)
13469.

Wonderful. From T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., April 2, 1904.
(Agrost. 1938. )

13470.

Warren's Extra Early. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. Obtained
in March, 1902, from Arkansas station, where it was grown for four
years, and changed materially in size, color, and shape from the origi-
nal seed procured from Maule, of Philadelphia. (Agrost. 1218-3.)
13471.

Warren’s New Hybrid. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. From
Louisiana station, March, 1902. (Agrost. 1288-3. )

13472.

Michigan Favorite. From Mr. E. E. Evans, Westbranch, Mich., May
13, 1904. (Agrost. 1991.)

13473.

Michigan Favorite. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. From Mr. E. E.
Evans, Westbranch, Mich., May 13, 1904. (Agrost. 1991-1.)

13474.

Michigan Favorite. Received in March, 1905, from Mr. Han Abild,
Wakonda, Clay County, 8S. Dak. Grown from seed of Congressional
distribution, presumably from Monetta, 8S. C. (Agrost. 2309. )

144 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13359 to 13556—Continued.
13454 to 138477—Continued.
13475.

Whippoorwill. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. From T. W. Wood
& Sons, Richmond, Va., March, 1902. (Agrost. 1269-2.) ~

13476.

Taylor. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. From Alabama Station,
March, 1902. (Agrost. 1248-3.)

13477.
New Era. Grown on Arlington Farm, 1904. From T. W. Wood &
sons, Richmond, Va., April 2, 1904. (Agrost. 1936-1.°
13478 to 138487. Mepicaco sariva. Alfalfa.
13478.

Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kans., April 22, 1904.
(Agrost. 1968. )

13479.

Grown in Arizona. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1958. )
13480.

Grown in Meade County, Kans. Received from F. Barteldes.& Co.,
Lawrence, Kans., April 22, 1904. (Agrost. 1970.)
13481.

Grown in Italy. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20, 1906. (Agrost. 1956. )

13482.

Grown in France. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1955.)
13483.

Grown in Utah. Received from C. A. Smurthwaite Produce Com-
pany, Ogden, Utah, April 25, 1904. (Agrost. 1983.)

13484.

Grown in Colorado. Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence,
Kans., April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1967.)

13485.

Grown in Kansas. Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence,
Kans., April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1969.)

13486.
Grown in Utah. (Agrost. 2532.)
13487.

Grown in Texas. (Agrost. 2533.)
13488. Mepicaco MEDIA. Sand lucern.

Grown in Wisconsin. (Agrost. 2534.)

138489. MepicaGo sativa. Alfalfa.

Grown in Wyoming. Received from the A. Dickinson Company, Chicago,
Ill., 1903. (Agrost. 1885.)

13490. TrIFoLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Received from T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., April 18, 1904. (Agrost.
1952. ) j
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. > 145

13359 to 13556— Continued.

13491. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

White Blooming. Received from T. W. Wood & Son, Richmond, Va., April
18, 1904. (Agrost. 1953.)

13492. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. _ Crimson clover.

Grown in Moravia. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20,1904. (Agrost. 1964. )

13493. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

Grown in France. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1961.)

13494. TrRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

Grown in Italy. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York, N. Y.,
April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1962.)

18495. TrIroLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kans., April 22, 1904. (Agrost.
1955. )

138496. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Grown in Barry County, Mo. Received from F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence,
Kans., April 22, 1904. (Agrost. 1966. )

13497. TrRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

Grown in England. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20, 1903; ( Agrost. 1963. )

138498. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Grown in Russia. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co., New York,
N. Y., April 20, 1903. (Agrost. 1960.)

138499. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Received from T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., February 19, 1903.
(Agrost. 1113.)

13500. TrRiroLiuM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem.

Grown in Egypt. Received from Henry Nungesser & Co , New York, N. Y.,
April 20, 1904. (Agrost. 1959. )

13501. TrRriroLium HYBRIDUM. Alsike.
(Agrost. 891.)
13502. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

Ogema. Received from Mr. Edward E. Evans, West Branch, Mich., May,
1904. (Agrost. 1992.)

13503. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Grown at Arlington Farm, 1904. (Agrost. 912-3.)

13504. AGROPYRON, OCCIDENTALE.
Received from Thomas Everett, Harlem, Mont., April, 1905.

13505. Bromus MARGINATUS.

Collected by Mr. J. 8. Cotton, in the Wenache Mountains, Washington, in
1904. (Agrost. 2098. )

13506. TriroLIum PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Gap, French Alps, France. (Agrost. 2218.)

13507. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Mysoke, Myto, Bohemia. (Agrost. 2219.)
138508. TrRiroLiuM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Grown at Neu Bydzow, Bohemia. (Agrost. 2220.)
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146 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. u
13359 to 13556—Continued. ;
13509. TriroLiuM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Zelenac. Grown at Neu Bydzow, Bohemia. (Agrost. 2221.)
13510. TriroLiuM HyBRIDUM. Alsike.
Grown at Neu Bydzow, Bohemia.’ (Agrost. 2222.) f
13511. TriroLicuM REPENS. White clover
Grown at Alt Bydzow, Bohemia. (Agrost. 2223.)

138512. TriroL_rumM REPENS. White clover.
Grown at Podolia, Russia. (Agrost. 2224.)

135138. TrIroLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Goteborg, Sweden. (Agrost. 2225.)

13514. Trifolium HYBRIDUM. Alsike.
Grown at Goteborg, Sweden. (Agrost. 2226.)

13515. TriroLiuM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown in Chile. ( Agrost. 2227. )

13516. TriroLicum PRATENSE. “Red clover.
Grown at Gelderland, Holland. (Agrost. 2228.)

13517. TriroOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Brabant, Holland. (Agrost. 2229.)

13518. TrIroLIuM REPENS. White clover.
Grown near Arnheim, Holland. (Agrost. 2230.)

13519. MepicaGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
Grown at Saragossa, Spain. (Agrost. 2231.)

13520. MepicaGco SATIVA. Alfalfa.
Grown at Pfalz, Palatinate, Germany. (Agrost. 2232.)

13521. MepicaGo sariva. Alfalfa.
Grown in Oran Province, Algeria. (Agrost. 2233.)

13522. TrivoLiIuM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Toulouse, Garonne, France. (Agrost. 2234.)

13523. TriroLIuUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Charente-Inferieure, Poitou, France. (Agrost. 2235.)

13524. TriIroOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Nantes, Anjou, France. (Agrost. 2236.)

13525. TrIroLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Troyes, Champagne, France. (Agrost. 2237.)

138526. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at St. Malo, Bretagne, France. (Agrost. 2238.)

13527. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown at Albeville, Picardy, France. (Agrost. 2239.)

13528. TrIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem.
Grown at Alexandria, Egypt. (Agrost. 2240.)

13529. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.
Grown at Milan, Lodi, Italy. (Agrost. 2241.)

13530. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.
Grown at Lorraine, France. (Agrost. 2242.)

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13359 to 13556—Continued.

13531. TRIFOLIUM REPENS.

Grown at Lorraine, France. (Agrost. 2243.)

135382. TRIFOLIUM FILIFORME.

Grown at Poitiers, France. (Agrost. 2244.)

18588. TRIFOLIUM FRAGIFERUM.
Grown at Paris, France. (Agrost. 2245.)
18584. TriroLIuM HYBRIDUM.

Grown at Beauce, France. (Agrost. 2246. )

13535. TriroLiuM HYBRIDUM.

Grown at Champagne, France. (Agrost* 2247.)

185386. TRIFOLIUM PANNONICUM.

Grown at Paris, France. (Agrost. 2248. )
138537. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.

Grown at Poitou, France. (Agrost. 2249.)
18538. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.

Grown at Beauce, France. (Agrost. 2250.)
138539. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.

Grown at Beauce, France. (Agrost. 2251.)
138540. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.

Grown at Beauce, France. (Agrost. 2252.)
138541. Merpicaco saTIVa.

Grown at Gard, France. (Agrost. 2253.)
18542. MepicaGo sativa.

Grown at Orange, Provence, France. (Agrost.

1385438. MerpicaGco sativa.

Grown at Charente, Poitou, France. (Agrost. :

13544. MepicaGo SATIVA.

Grown at Anjou, Pays, France. (Agrost. 2256. )

13545. MerpicaGco SATIVA.

Grown at Nord, France. (Agrost. 2257.)
13546. MeEpicaGo sATIVvVa.

From Turkestan, Asia. (Agrost. 2258.)
13547. MepicaGco sATIva.

Grown at Bologna, Italy. (Agrost. 2525.)

13548. TriroLtium PRATENSE.

Grown at Warwickshire, England. (Agrost. 2526.)

13549. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.
Grown at Hampshire, England. (Agrost.
138550. TrIFoOLIUM REPENS.

2527. )

Grown at Norfolkshire, England. (Agrost. 2528. )

138551. TriroLium HYBRIDUM.

Grown at Cambridge, England. (Agrost. 2529. )

13552. MerpIcCAGO DENTICULATA.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 147

White clover.

Alsike.

Alsike.
Hungarian clover.
Crimson clover.
Crimson clover.
Crimson clover.
Crimson clover.
Se,
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.

Red clover.
Red clover.
White clover.
Alsike.

Bur clover.

From T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., March 16, 1903. (Agrost. 1129.)

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148 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13359 to 13556—Continued.

13558. ATRIPLEX BRACTEOSA. ; ts

From Phoenix, Ariz. Collected by Dr. D. Griffiths, October 16, 1903.
(Agrost. 1824.)

13554. ATRIPLEX BRACTEOSA.

From Tucson, Ariz. Collected by Dr. D. Grifliths, October 11, 1903.
(Agrost. 1825.)

13555. ATRIPLEX BRACTEOSA.

‘4

From San Rita Mountains, Arizona. Collected by Dr. D. Griffiths, October

10, 1903. (Agrost. 1826. )
138556. ATRIPLEX CONFERTIFOLIA.

; se =, : :
Collected by Dr. D. Griffiths, 19038. From yalley of the Little Colorado,
Arizona. (Agrost. 1828. )

138557. ATRIPLEX BRACTEOSA.

From Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona. Collected by Dr. D. Griffiths, May
23, 1908. (Agrost. 1827.) :

13558. MetiLorus suLcata.
From Algeria, October, 1908. (Agrost. 1161.)
13559. MeELILOTUS SPECIOSA.

From Shao-king, Chehkiang Province, China. Received February 12, 1904.
Presented by Mr. Cyril E. Bomfield.

‘*The Chinese mainly use its heavy, rank growth for fertilizing the soil pre-

vious to sowing rice.’’ (Agrost. 1866. )

13560. TriroLIUM LONGIPEs. Mountain clover.
From Wenache Mourtains, Washington, at altitude of 5,000 feet. Collected

by Mr. J. 8. Cotton, October, 1904. (Agrost. 2108.) °

13561. Mepicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
From A. LeCoqg & Co., Darmstadt, Germany, March 28, 1903.
Turkestan. (Agrost. 2208. )

13562. HorprEuM BULBOSUM.
Received June 28, 1904. (Agrost. 263.)

13563. PANIcUM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass.
From Barbados, West Indies.

138564. MepicaGo sariva. Alfalfa.

From Mollendo, Peru. Collected by Mr. Enrique Meier in 1903. (Agrost.
2168. )
13565. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Milo maize.

Purchased from Mr. W. W Hutchens, Chillicothe, Tex., in the autumn of
1904. (Agrost. 2090. )

13566. BovurELoua CURTIPENDULA. . Side oats.

Received from Mr. James K. Metcalfe, Silver City, N. Mex., February 26,

1904. (Agrost. 1889. )

13567. OLEA EUROPAEA. Olive.

From Tunis, North Africa. Received from Mr. Louis Fidelle, thru Mr. T. H.
Kearney, April 20, 1905.

Chemlali. ‘‘This is an olive with very small fruit, very rich in oil, and a heavy
yielder, adapted to the driest, hottest region known in which olive culture flourishes,
the rainfall at Sfax, in southern Tunis, where it is the only variety grown extensively,
averaging about 10 inches yearly, and sometimes falling to 5 or 6 inches as the aver-
age for several successive years. Notwithstanding this small rainfall, the orchards

are never irrigated at Sfax except during the first two or three summers after plant- — .

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 149

ing. In some orchards the cuttings are irrigated only a single time, receiving about
6 gallons each. Extraordinary precautions are taken to preserve the soil moisture
near the surface, the olive being a shallow-rooting tree. The trees are planted from
65 to 80 feet apart each way, the wider planting giving seven trees peracre. The ground
between is kept entirely clean, not even grain crops being grown after the tree begins
to bear. The surface of the soil is always kept in a well-pulverized condition to
reduce evaporation. Three or four plowings a year are given, and as many cultiva-
tions as are necessary to keep out weeds. Manuring is practised only to a very lim-
ited extent. The orchards at Sfax are always created with pieces of wood from the
base of very old trees, such as those sent you. The cuttings are generally set out in
the fall (but sometimes in the spring) in the bottom of holes that are 2 feet deep
and 2 feet square. These are filled up as the tree grows, until in about two years
they are entirely filled. It is often the practise to keep a shallow basin, 6 inches or
so deep, around the base of the tree during the rainy season (winter), the diameter
of the basin being about equal to that of the spread of the foliage. In summer the
ground is plowed up to the bases of the trees. The soilaround Sfax isa reddish sandy
loam to a depth of 2 or 3 feet or more, below which hardpan is often encountered.
‘“The trees are pruned during the harvest every other. year, beginning when 3
years old. The average yields obtained at Sfax from trees respectively 10, 15, 20,
and 25 years old appear to be about 2, 6, 10, and 123 quarts of oil per tree. In good
years twice as much is obtained. The percentage of oil in the fruit, as well as the
quantity of fruit produced, increases rapidly as the tree grows older.”’ (Kearney. )

13568. Musa SAPIENTUM. Banana.

From Gabes, Tunis, North Africa. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, April 20,
1905.

13569. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.

From Caltanisetta, Sicily. Received thru Mr. T. H. Kearney, from Signor
Deleo, April 20, 1904.

Trabonella. 3

13570. Zna MAYS. Sweet corn.
From Riverside Farm, Nashua, N. H. Received April 17, 1905.

Crosby. Said to be the result of eighteen years’ selection.

13571. N®EPHELIUM LAPPACEUM. Rambutan.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Received thru Doctor Treub, April 22, 1905.

Native of south India and Malay Islands, and furnishes a fruit similar to the Litchi,
namely, the Rambutan or Ramboostan fruit. All species of Nephelium seem to
require rather a moist, mild, forest clime than great atmospheric heat.

The fruit is of a bright-red color, about 2 inches long, of an oval form, and slightly
flattened, and covered with long, soft, fleshy spines or thick hairs. Like the other
Nepheliums it contains a pleasant acidulous pulp very grateful in tropical countries.

7
13572. (GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. ° Mangosteen.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Received thru Doctor Treub, April 17, 1905.

13573. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.
From Kashgar, eastern Turkestan, Asia. Presented by Rev. P. J. P. Hendriks.
Received April 11, 1905.
13574. (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA. Licorice.
From London, England. Received thru Messrs. Barr & Sons, April 17, 1905.

13575. ALTHAEA ROSEA. Hollyhock.
From New York, N. Y. Received from Henry & Lee, importers, March, 1905.

Japanese.
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150 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13576 to 13582.

From Christiania, Norway. Presented by Mr. C. Doxrud, thru Miss Carrie Har-
rison, of this Department. Received April 13, 1905.

13576. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
White. Cultivated in 1898 under the Arctic Circle.

18577. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Black. Cultivated at northern latitude of 64°.

13578. HorpEUM VULGARE (?). Barley.
Cultivated in 1898 under the Arctic Circle.

18579. Pisum sativum. Pea.
Cultivated at northern latitude of 634°.

13580. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
Cultivated at northern latitude of 634°.

13581. TriroLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Cultivated at northern latitude of 634°

13582. Vict sp. Vetch.

Cultivated at northern latitude of 633°.

‘We are informed that these seeds have been collected within the Arctic
Cire ste. and it is probable that they represent very short-seasoned types, which
are likely to be of unusual value in northern Alaska and possibly in portions
of our Northern States.’’ (/airchild.)

13583 to 13585. Gossypium sp. Cotton.
From Peru. Received thru W. R. Grace & Co.. New York, N. Y., April 19, 1905.
13588. Vitarte.

Smooth cotton seed from Vitarte; represents the seed of cotton grown in the
valleys of Peru. This cotton is similar to Egyptian and is known as ‘‘ Egypto”’
cotton. It is used by the various cotton mills in this country in the manufac-
ture of ‘‘domestics.’’ The surplus is shipped to Liverpool, where it finds a
market at a price a little over American cotton, say 0.40d. per pound. There
is one crop of this cotton every year, the same as with American cotton. The
seed is planted in September or October and the cotton is gathered in May or
August the following year. The annual crop is about 7,500,000 pounds.

13584. Palpa. 13585. Nazca.

Palpa, Nazca, and Ica (No. 14801) represent seed of Peruvian cotton grown
in these different places, which are in the southern part of Peru. Here the
crop is twice a year, same seasons as the ‘‘Full rough.’’ . Crop varies from
6,000 bales (of 100 pounds) ina dry year to 15,000 bales in a good year. The
cotton seed of the “Full rough’? (No. 12938) and ‘* Moderate rough’”’ (Palpa,
Nazca, and Ica) ig exported to E ngland, while the seed of the ‘‘ Hgypto’’ is
prest here and the cotton-seed cake, known as ‘‘Pasta,’’ is shipped to Liver-
pool. The oil is sold here chiefly for use in mines, and portions of it as
Italian salad oil.

13586. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.

From Patras, Greece. Presented by Mr. 8. Xanthopoulo, of the Station Agricole.
Received April 19, 1905.

In his letter of April 1, Mr. Xanthopoulo stated that this seed was procured by
him from Turkey.

13587 to 13599. 4
From Chelsea, England. Received thru James Veitch & Sons, March 28, 1905. z

Flower seeds.
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13600 to 13620. a

From Reading, England. Received thru Sutton & Sons, about March 3, 1905.

Flower seeds.

13621 and 13622. Matting rush.

From Tokyo, Japan. Presented by Prof. J. Matsumura, Imperial University.
Received April 24, 1905.

18621. JUNCUS EFFUSUS DECIPI- 18622. JUNCUS SETCHUENSIS EF-
: ENS. FUSOIDES.

13623 to 13636.

From London, England. Received thru Barr & Sons, Covent Garden, March
8, 1905.

Flower seeds.

13637 to 13647.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., about February
17, 1905.

Flowering perennials.

13648. MerpmIcAGO CANCELLATA.

From Rostoff on Don, Russia. Received from Mr. George R. Martin, thru the
American consular agency, September 21, 1905.

13649 to 13663.
From Erfurt, Germany. Received thru Mr. Ernst Benary, March 16, 1905.

Flower seeds.

13664 to 13693.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 3, 1905.

Flower seeds.

13694 and 13695.

From Marblehead, Mass. Received thru James J. H. Gregory & Son, February
27, 1905.
Flower seeds.

13696 to 13698.

From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, in the
spring of 1905.
Flower seeds.

13699 to 13703.
From Naples, Italy. Received thru Mr. Max Herb, in the spring of 1905.
Flower seeds.

13704. RUDBECKIA SPECIOSA BICOLOR.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru W. A. Burpee & Co., February 17, 1905.

13705 to 13707.

From Boston, Mass. Received thru W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 Faneuil Hall
Square, about February 15, 1905.

Flower seeds.
OF

15g SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13708 to 13711.

From Boston, Mass. Received thru R. & J. Farquhar & Co., in January, 1905,

Flower seeds.

13712 to 13714.

From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Presented by Mr. J. B. Lewis, C. E., 126
Sparks street. Received February 21, 1905.

Flower seeds.

13715 to 13718.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received thru Mr. F. C. Heinemann, in the spring of
1905.

Flower seeds.

13719 to 13721.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received thru Haage & Schmidt, in the spring of 1905.
Flower seeds.
13722 and 13723. AQUILEGIA sp. Columbine.

From Wordsley, Stourbridge, England. Received thru Webb & Sons, in the
spring of 1905.
13724. PAPAVER ORIENTALE hyb. Poppy.
From Boston, England. Received thru W. W. Johnson & Co., March 7, 1905.

13725 to 13727.
Origin and date of receipt uncertain. )

Flower seeds.

13728. [LANSIUM DOMESTICUM. Doekoe.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub. Received April 29 and
May 4, 1905.

13729 to 13731. PrRSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Miami, Fla. Presented by Mr. George B. Cellon to the Subtropical Laho-
ratory thru Mr. 8. B. Bliss. Received April 12, 1905. |

13729. Baldwin. 13731. ico.
13730. Jladen.

13732. MOoORAEA IRIDIOIDES.
From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Prof. P. MacOwan, Department
of Agriculture. Received April 24, 1905.
A native South African plant, growing 23 feet high; flowers iris-like.
13733 to 13794.
Seeds transferred from the Office of Grass and Forage Plant Investigations to the
Office of Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution, May 1, 1905.
13733 to 13771. 2 .

ae = She e i
From the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 4
13733. Brassica NAPUs. Rape.

From Milan, Italy. (Agrost. 2476.) :

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905.

23733 to 13794— Continued.

97

187383 to 13771—Continued.

138734. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Voghera, Italy. (Agrost. 2477.)
13735. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Padova, Italy. (Agrost. 2478.)
13736. TrIroLIUM PRATENSE.

From Asti, Italy. (Agrost. 2479.)
13737. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Lodi, Italy. (Agrost. 2480.)
13738. MepicaGco SATIVA.

From Milan, Italy. (Agrost. 2481.)
13739. MeEDICAGO SATIVA.

From Padova, Italy. (Agrost. 2482.)
13740. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Lorino, Italy. (Agros‘. 2483.)
13741. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Aguila, Italy. (Agrost. 2484.)
13742. Merpicaco LUPULINA.

From Como, Italy. (Agrost. 2485.)
13748. MeEpIcaGo SATIVA.

From Treviso, Italy. (Agrost. 2486.)
13744. Merpicaco SsATIva.

From Parma, Italy. (Agrost. 2487.)
13745. Mepicaco sativa.

From Triora, Italy.. (Agrost. 2488. )
13746. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Triora, Italy. (Agrost. 2489, )
138747. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Verona, Italy. (Agrost. 2490.)
13748. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Pesaro, Italy. (Agrost. 2491.)
13749. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Pairo, Italy. (Agrost. 2492.)
13750. Lotus CoRNICULATUS.

From Genoa, Italy. (Agrost. 2493.)
13751. MeEpicaco LUPULINA.

From Treviso, Italy. (Agrost. 2494.)
13752. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Ferrara, Italy. (Agrost. 2495.)
13753. MeEpIcAGo saTIVA.

From Pisa, Italy. (Agrost. 2496.)
13754. Mepicaco saTIVa.

From Triora, Italy. (Agrost. 2497. )
13755. MeEpIcaGco sativa.

From Verona, Italy. (Agrost. 2498.)

153

Red clover.
Red clover.
Red clover.
Red clover.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Red clover.
Red clover.
Yellow trefoil.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Red clover.
Red clover.
Red clover.

Red clover.
Bird’s-foot trefoil.
Yellow trefoil.
Red clover.
Alfalfa.

Alfalfa.

Alfalfa.

154 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13733 to 13794—Continued.
13733 to 13771—Continued.

13756. TriIroLiuM PRATENSE.

From Treviso, Italy. (Agrost. 2499.)
13757. MepicaGco sativa.

From Milan, Italy. (Agrost. 2500.)
13758. MepicaGo SATIVA.

From Voghera, Italy. (Agrost. 2501.)
13759. MepicaGco SATIVA.

From Ales, Italy. (Agrost. 2502.)
13760. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

(No label.) ( Agri st. 2503.)
13761. TrRiroLIUM PRATENSE.

(No label.) (Agrost. 2504. )
138762. MepicaGo DENTICULATA,

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2505.)
13763. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2506. )
13764. TriroOLIUM INCARNATUM.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2507.)
13765. TriroLIuM HYBRIDUM.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2508.)
13766. TrRiroLiIUM PRATENSE.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2509.)
13767. MepIcaGco sativa.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2510.)
138768. MepicaGco sativa.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2511.) ‘
13769. MepbicaGo SATIVA.

From Argentina. (Agrost. 2512.)
13770. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Treviso, Italy. (Agrost. 2513.)
13771. TrIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Italy. (Agrost. 2514.)

13772 to 13775.

13772. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE PERENNE.
( Agrost. 2156. )

13773. TRIFOLIUM REPENS PERENNE.
(Agrost. 2157.)

138774. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.
(Agrost. 2158. )

13775. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM.

Sutton’s giant hybrid cow clover. (Agrost. 2159.)

13776. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Reading, England, March 20, 1903. (Agrost. 2162.)

97

Crimson clover.

6
From Reading, England. Received from Sutton & Sons, March, 1903.
Red clover.

is

a

Red clover.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.
Alfalfa.

Red clover.

Red clover.

Bur clover.

Red clover.

Alsike.
Red clover.

Alfalfa.

Alfalfa.

Alfalfa.

Red clover.

Red clover.

White clover.

Red clover.

Alsike.

Red clover.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 155

13733 to 13794 —Continued.

13777. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. Wild white clover.
From Dickson, Chester, England, May 5, 1903. (Agrost. 2179.)

13778. MepIcAGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Missouri Seed Company, 1903. (Agrost. 2180.)

13779. VicIA FABA. Broad bean.
From Naples, Italy. Collected for World’s Fair. (Agrost. 2417.)

13780. Vicia FABA. Broad bean.
From Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2418.) .

13781. Vicia FABA. Broad bean.
From Caserta, Italy, 1904. Collected for World’s Fair. (Agrost. 2419.)
13782. Vicia FABA. Broad bean.
From Caserta, Italy, 1904. Collected for World’s Fair. (Agrost. 2420.)
13783. VICIA FABA. Broad bean.

From Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2421.)
13784. Vicia FABA. Horse bean.
From Caserta, Italy, 1904. Collected for World’s Fair. (Agrost. 2422. )
13785. VictA FABA. Horse bean.

From Rome, Italy, 1904. Collected for World’s Fair. (Agrost. 2423.)
13786. (Unidentified legume.) (Agrost. 2464.)

13787 to 13793. Brassica NAPUS. Rape.
From the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. European varieties.
13787. (Agrost. 2467.) 13791. (Agrost. 2471.)
13788. (Agrost. 2468. ) 13792. (Agrost. 2472.)
13789. (Agrost. 2469.) 13793. (Agrost. 2473.)
13790. (Agrost. 2470.)
13794. ONOBRYCHIS ONOBRYCHIS. Sainfoin.

From Argentina. (Agros. 2475.)

13795. BROMUS INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass.
From Pueblo, Colo. Received thru Keen Bros., April, 1905.

This seed is from a good crop grown under conditions of unusual drought and high
temperature. It may therefore be valuable in extending the range of this plant
farther south.

13796. VICIA ANGUSTIFOLIA (?). Vetch.
From Augusta, Ga. Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, April, 1905.

Said to be the most valuable vetch grown in the vicinity of Augusta, Ga.

13797. LoLIUM BONAERENSIS.

From Argentina. Received from Argentine exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Expo-
sition, spring of 1905.

13798 to 13800.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub. Received May 4, 1905.

13798. NerPHELIUM LAPPACEUM. Rambutan.
13799. NeEPHELIUM MUTABILE. Kapoelasan.
13800. GaARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

97

156 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13801 and 13802.
From London, England. Received thru James Veitch & Son, April 21, 1905.
18801. AcER MYABEI. 13802. MAGNOLIA STELLATA
ROSBA.
13803. AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS.

From Berlin, Germany. Received thru L. Spath in 1902.

13804. (Undetermined.) :
From Argentina. Received thru Dr. B. T. Galloway in 1902.

Seeds of a tree probably belonging to the family Myrtaceae.

13805. HesreraLoi FUNIFERA.

From Cerritos, Mexico. Received August, 1903. Grown under G. & G. No.
3995 and numbered in May, 1905.

‘‘While the plant is used to a considerable extent for the production of fiber in
Mexico, I think it is doubtful whether it could be used for this purpose profitably in
this country with our present facilities for cleaning fiber. It is a rather strikin
ornamental plant, with its large open panicle of pinkish or purplish flowers, followe
by pear-shaped, dark-purple seed pods. I would recommend it especially for plant-
ing in dry situations in parks and in the Southern States. In the northern part of
its range in Mexico it must endure winter temperatures down to zero, and if planted
in well-drained soils and protected by a mulch in winter, it will doubtless survive out
of doors in the parks of the Southern States.’’ (Dewey. )

13806. PsipruM GUAJAVA POMIFERUM. Guava.
From Argentina. Received thru Dr. B. T. Galloway in 1902. Grown under
G. & G. No. 358 and numbered in May, 1905,
13807. Hirrreasrrum hyb.
From Washington, D. C. Numbered May 7, 1905.

A seedling with double flowers, produced by Mr. G. W. Oliver by crossing.

13808. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. Camphor.

From Huntington, Fla. Collected by Mr. W. O. Richtmann, of Drug and
Medicinal Plant Investigations, from a tree on the grounds of Dr. George E.
Walker, April, 1905.

13809 to 13818.

From Laguna, Cal. Collected by Dr. B. T. Galloway, in the vicinity of Laguna,
and sent to Mr. G. W. Oliver for use in breeding. Received May 7, 1905.

13809. MepicaGo sp. 13811. LeEspEDEZA JAPONICA.
13810. TriFoLium sp. :
13812, AveENA sp. Oat.

‘“‘Thousands of acres of this wild oat are being harvested for hay. Good
thing for hybridizing. Grown on soil with 10 inches of rain. Cuts 4 to 5
tons per acre.”’ (Galloway. )

13813. (Undetermined. ) Grass.
18814. (Undetermined. ) Grass.
13815. (Undetermined. ) Grass.
13816. Ecninocystis sp. 13818. BLoomeEria AUREA.
(No. 1.)
13817. Ecuinocystis sp.
; (No. 2.)

97

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. LBS

13819 to 13851. Diospyros KAKI. Japanese persimmon.

A collection of plants of named varieties secured for the use of Mr. G. W. Oliver
in breeding work. Received in January, 1905.

13819 to 13820.
Received thru the P. J. Berckmans Company, Augusta, Ga.
13819. Maru gata. 13820. Miye tan.
13821 to 13825.
Received thru the Fancher Creek Nurseries, Fresno, Cal.
13821. Dai-dai maru. 13824. Tswro noko.
13822. Goshi gaki. 13825. Yemon.
13823. Hachiya.
13826 to 13834.
Received thru Mr. G. L. Taber, Glen St. Mary, Fla.

13826. Costata. 13831. Triwmph.
13827. Okame. 13832. Tsuru.
13828. Taber's No. 23. 13833. Yeddo ichi.
13829. Taber's No. 129. 13834. Zengi.

13830. Tane nashi.
13835 to 13851.
Received thru the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama, Japan.

13835. Dai-dai maru. 13844. Mushirazu.
13836. Daitsurumoko. 13845. Mizigaki.
13837. Giboshi. 13846. Shakumi.
13838. Gosho. 13847. Shibuyemon.
13839. Hachiya. 13848. Tane nashi.
13840. Kozuru. ‘ 138849. Zenji maru.
13841. Kuro kuma. 13850. (Unnamed.)
13842. Mamegaki. 13851. (Unnamed.)

13843. Minozuru.

13852. CEPHALARIA TATARICA.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., May 5, 1905.

13853. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.
From Paris, France... Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., May 6, 1905.
White Lodino. ‘‘This isa giant form of white clover from the Po Valley, truly
perennial, hardy, tall (2 feet), recovering more quickly than other clovers after cut-
ting. Not adapted to light, sandy, or poor soil, but gives 3 to 4 cuttings; 4 to 5 tons
of hay onrich soil.’’ ( Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.)

13854 to 13856. TriTicuM DURUM. Macaroni wheat.

From North Platte, Nebr. Received April 29, 1905.
Macaroni wheats grown by the Nebraska Experiment Station from imported seed.

13854. Yellow Gharnovka. 13856. Velvet Don.
13855. Black Don.
13857 and 13858. MeEpbIcaGo saTIVA. Alfalfa.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., May 8, 1905.
13857. From Simbirsk, Russia. 13858. From Kharkof, Russia.

97

158 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13859. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.

From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received May
6, 1905. oe

Sainte Marie. ‘‘This onion is remarkable for its great earliness. It is flat in shape,
with a very fine neck, and produces, as quickly as the White Queen onion, marketable
bulbs of a larger size than those of the latter. It seems to us that it might be a desir-
able variety for truck farmers in the Southern States.”’ ( Vilmorin-—Andrieux & Co.)

13860. STIPA TENACISSIMA. Esparto grass.
From Office of Grass and Forage Plant Investigations. Received May 9, 1905.

Originally from J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N. Y. (Agrost. No. 2216.)

13861. NerPHeLIUM MUTABILE. Kapoelasan.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub. Received May 12, 1905.

13862. CLITORIA TERNATEA (74) Butterfly pea.

From Porto Rico. Grown from seed presented by the Governor. Plants num-
bered May 6, 1905.

13863. CLEMATIS DAVIDIANA. Clematis.

From Philadelphia, Pa. Received thru Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, May 6,
1905.

13864. IlypDRASTIS CANADENSIS. Golden-seal.

From Mantua, Ohio. Received thru Mr. .A. W. Russel, at the request of Mr.
W. W. Stockberger, May 15, 1905. Seed for use in connection with experi-
ments being carried on by Dr. R. H. True.

13865 to 13924.
From Pretoria, South Africa. Presented by Mr. G. Baylis, Division of Botany,
Transvaal Department of Agriculture, thru Prof. W. J. Spillman. Received
May 1, 1905.
A collection of native grass seeds as follows (the numbers in parentheses are
Mr. Baylis’s):

13865. (Natal redtop.) 13875. ERAGROSTIS sp.
(239/05. ) (250/05. )

13866. (Native grass.) 13876. ERAGROSTIS sp.
(240/05. ) (251/05. )

13867. ERAGROSTIS sp. 13877. AGrostis sp. (252/05. )
(241/05. ) 13878. CAPRIOLA DACTYLON

138868. ERAGROSTIS sp. (253/05. )
(242/05. ) 13879. ArisTIDA sp. (254/05.)

13869. (Native grass.) 13880. ANDROPOGON Sp.
(243,05. ) ( 255/05. )

13870. (Native grass.) 13881. ELIoNnuRUS ARGENTENUS.
(244/05. ) ( 256/05. )

13871. ERAGROSTIS CHLOROME- 13882. ANDROPOGON Sp.
LAS. (245/05. ) (257/05. )

138872. (Native grass.) 13883. ERAGROSTIS PLANA.
(247/05. ) _ (258/05.)

13873. ANDROPOGON CONTORTUS. 13884. ERAGROSTIS LAPPULA DI-
(248/05. ) VARICULA. (259/05. )

13874. (Native grass.) 13885. EraGrosTis gp.

- (249/05. ) (260/05. )

97

DECEMBER¢ 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 159

- 13865 to 13924—Continued.

13886.
13887.
13888.
13889.
13890.

13891.

13892.
138893.

13894.
13895.
13896.
13897.
13898.

13899.
13900.

13901.
13902.
13903.
13904.

13905.

13925 to 13946. CLemaris spp.
From Philadelphia, Pa.

ARUNDINELLA ECKLONITI.
(261/05. )

CHAETOCHLOA sp.
(262/05. )

(Native grass. )
(263/05. )

ANDROPOGON EUCOMUS.
(264/05. )

(Native grass.)
(265/05. )

(Native grass.)

(277/05. )

ARISTIDA Sp. (278/05. )

TRICHOLAENA ROSEA.
(279/05. )

PANICUM COLONUM.
(281/05. )

CHLORIS VIRGATA.
(282/05. )

ERAGROSTIS. sp.
(285/05. )

ERAGROSTIS. gp.
- (286/05. )

(Native grass.)
(287/05. )

ARISTIDA sp. (288/05. )
ERAGROSTIS sp.
(289/05. )
CHLORIS VIRGATA.
(290/05. )
(Native
(291/05. )
(Native
* (292/05. )
ERAGROSTIS. sp.
(293/05. )
(Native
(294/05. )

grass.)

grass.)

grass.)

13906. ERAGROSTIS gp.
(295/085. )
13907. (Native grass.)
(296/085. )
13908. (Native grass.)
(297/05. )
13909. (Native grass.)
(298/05. )
13910. CHAETOCHLOA AUREA.
(299/05. )
13911. CHAETOCHLOA gp.
(3800/05. )
13912. CHAETOCHLOA NIGRIROS-
TRE (?) (301/05. )
13913. PANICUM ISACHNE.
(302/05. )
13914. CHAETOCHLOA PENNISE-
tTuM (?) (303/05.)
13915. (Native grass.)
(305/05. )
13916. (Native grass.)
(306/05. )
13917. (Native grass.)
(307/05. )
18918. (Native grass.)
(308/05. )
13919. CHAETOCHLOA Sp.
(309/05. )
13920. (Native grass.)
(310/085. )
13921. ERAGROSTIS MAJOR ME-
GASTACHYA. (311/05.)
13922. PANICULUM SULCATUM.
(312/05. )
13923. (Native grass.)
(313/05. )
13924. (Native grass.)
(315/05.)
Clematis.

Received thru Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, May 6,

1905.

138925. CLEMATIS FLAMMULA (Rubra marginata).

138926. CLEMATIS INDIVISA.

13927. CLEMaTIS COCCINEA.

13928 to 13945. CLematis spp.
13928. Anderson Henry. 138932.. Gipsy Queen.
13929. Boskoop Seedling. 13933. Jackmani.
13930. Fairy Queen. 13934. Jackmani Superba.
13931. Duchess of Edin- 13935. Lilacina Flori-

burgh.

bunda.

160 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMRORTED,

13925 to 13946— Continued.
18928 to 138945—Continued.

13936. M. Koster. 138941. The Gem.
189387. Mme. Baron Veil- 13942. ‘dhe President.
lard.

13943. Countess of Onslow.
13944. Duchess of Albany.
13945. Duchess of York. -

18938. Mme. Van FHoutte.
139389. Miss Bateman.
13940. Standishi.

13946. CLEMATIS INTEGRIFOLIA DURANDII.

13947 to 13949. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.

From Monte, Grand Canary. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard, Hotel Santa
Brigada. Received April 24, 1905.

‘*Phalaris canariensis, as a matter of fact, is hardly grown in the islands and mostly
comes from the Province of Alicante, in Spain. But one person grows it here, and
[ will forward you a packet of the seed. Again I regret that I can only discover one
variety as grown here. It may have been grown asa crop for the sale of seed in
former times in these islands, but certainly is so no longer. The seed I now have
comes from Moroeco and Buenos Aires, and also from Seville; that from the former
two places costs 62 pesetas for 100 kilos, and from Seville 65 pesetas.’”’ (Delmard.)

13947. Grown in Buenos Aires. 13949. Grown in Monte.

13948. Crrown in Morocco.

13950 and 13951. Puavaris spp.

From San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy. Received thru Dammann & Co., April

25, 1905. -

13950. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.

13951. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA. Reed canary grass.
13952 to 13966. Berta VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

Sugar-beet seeds planted at Fairfield, Wash., in the spring of 1905, by Mr. Joseph
F. Reed, assistant in sugar-beet experiments, from selected roots.

13952. Kleinwanzleben; tested 23 per cent sugar.

Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903. Seed raised
in 1904. ;

13953. Aleinwanzleben; tested 23 per cent sugar.

Roots selected from No. 12846 (Lehi seed) in 1903. Seed raised in 1904.
13954. Kleinwanzleben; tested 22 per cent.

Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13955. Aleinwanzleben; tested 21 per cent.

Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13956. KAleinwanzleben; tested 20 per cent.

Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13957. Kleinwanzleben; tested 19 per cent.

Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13958. Kleinwanzleben; tested 19 per cent.

Roots selected from No. 12846 (Lehi seed) in 1903.
13959. Kleinwanzleben; tested 18 per cent.

Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 161

13952 to 13966—Continued.
13960. Kleinwanzleben; tested 18 per cent.
Roots selected from No. 12849 (Morrison seed), 1903.
13961. Kleinwanzleben; tested 18 per cent.
Roots selected from No. 12846 (Lehi seed) in 1903.
13962. Kleinwanzleben; tested 17 per cent.
Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13963. Kleinwanzlebe
Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13964. Dippe Elite Kleinwanzleben; tested 16 per cent.
Roots selected from Dippe Kleinwanzleben, 1903.
13965. Kleinwanzleben; tested 15 per cent.
Roots selected from Mr. E. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903.
13966. Kleinwanzleben; tested 15 per cent.

; tested 16 per cent.

Roots selected from Mr. EK. H. Morrison’s general stock in 1903. The outside
seed stalks were cut out, allowing more nourishment to the stalks produced
from the inner or sugar rings of the beet.

2

13967. CARISSA ARDUINA. Amatungulu.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Prof. P. MacOwan, government
botanist, Department of Agriculture, Cape of Good Hope. Received April 24,
1905.

‘‘A handsome apocynaceous shrub which may make an ornamental hedge plant
in your Southern States. The glittering green of the foliage and the curious rectan-
gular mode of branching catch the eye, but, like some other African Sepiariae, it
requires the severest discipline with the shears, and, I must say, submits to it well.

‘“Hven the Apple-of-the-Kei, now spread over the warmer world, is not more des-
tined to the steel than is this Carissa. The flowers are borne in small umbels, bril-
liantly white, scented, and succeeded by lots of scarlet ovoid fruits, the beloved
‘num-nums’ of natives and kids generally. I hope you will push it into notice
among amateurs. They can make cones or pyramids of it, if they like, in the antique
topiary fashion.’”? (MacOwan.)

13968 to 13975.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.
Received May 15, 1905.

“*Small samples of local varieties of wheat, oats, Nepaul barley, and maize. For
your guidance in their disposal I may say that this is a region of hot days and cool
nights (trosty in winter), with summer rains, and a long, cool, rainless winter. The
rainfall runs from 20 to 30 inches, but is discounted by six or seven months of
practical drought.”? (Davy.)

13968. AvENA sp. Oat.
Boer. (283/05. )

138969. HorDEvm sp. Barley.
Tibet. (217/05. )

13970. ZA MAYs. Corn.
Egyptian. (990/04. )

13971. ZEA Mays. Corn.

North American. (992/04.)
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162 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

13968 to 13975—Continued.
18972: ZEA MAYS. Corn.
White Botman Mealie. (694/04. )

138973. TrITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
Klein Koren. ( 284/05.)

13974. TriTicUM VULGARE. Wheat.
Tibet. (216/05. )

13975. TriticuM VULGARE. Wheat.

Wol Koorn. (498,04. )

13976 to 13985. Berperis sp. Barberry.
From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Messrs. Regel and Kesselring, of the
Royal Botanical Gardens. Received May 11, 1905.
18976. BERBERIS SINENSIS. 13982. BerrRBERIS VULGARIS
13977. BeERBERIS THUNBERGII abies) -
MAXIMOWICZI. 138983. BrRBERIS VULGARIS MA-
13978. BEeRBERIS THUNBERGII. CROCAR ER
13979... BeERBERIS VULGARIS. 18984. BERBERIS) yURe Ue,
PURBA,
; SERBERIS VULGARIS SUL-
13980. | vee “S eee ae 13985. BerBeris VULGARIS SPA-
; : THULATA,
18981. BrRBERIS VULGARIS
AMURENSIS,
13986 to 13988.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Received thru Doctor Treub, May 20, 1905.
138986. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM. Doekoe.
13987. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.
13988. NeprHeLIuM MUTABILE. Kapoelasan.

13989 to 13992.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., May 12, 1905.

13989. HerpysaArRUM CORONARIUM. Sulla.
13990. ORNiITHOPUS SATIVUS. Serradella.
13991. OnNosBrRYCHIS ONOBRYCHIS. Sainfoin.
13992. PISsUM ARVENSE. Canada field pea.

13993 to 13998.

From Westbury Station, Nassau County, N. Y. Received thru Isaac Hicks &
Son, May 25, 1905.

Ornamental plants as follows:

13998. ACER CARPINIFOLIUM. 13996. VisuRNUM DILATATUM.
13994. CoRNUS MACROPHYLLA. 138997. (uvERCUS CUSPIDATA.
18995. CoRNUS MACROPHYLLA. 18998. STUARTIA PSEUDO-
CAMELLIA.
13999. MeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Ogden, Utah. Received thru Mr. P. A. Nebeker, May 23, 1905.

Turkestan alfalfa, grown on unirrigated land from imported seed (probably S. P. I.
No. 991) furnished Mr. Nebeker in 1900.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 168
14000 to 14005. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.
From New York, N. Y. Received from Mr. W. Van Fleet, April 5, 1905.
14000. GLADIOLUS CRUENTUS. 14008. GLADIOLUS PSITTACINUS.
14001. GLADIOLUS PURPUREO- 14004. GLADIOLUS SAUNDERSII.
AURATUS.

14005. GLADIOLUS LEICHTLINI.
14002. GLADIOLUS DRACOCE-

PHALUS.
14006 to 14072. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.
From Floral Park, N. Y. Received thru Mr. John Lewis Childs, April 8, 1905.
14006 to 14034. GLADIOLUS 14062 to 14072. GuaptioLus
CHILDsII. LEMOINEI.
14035 to 14061. GLADIOLUS
GANDAVEN-
SIS.
14073 to 14087. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.
From Berlin, N. Y. Received thru Mr. Arthur Cowee, April 12, 1905.
14088 to 14155. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.
From Nancy, France. Received thru V. Lemoine & Son, May 4, 1905.
14156 to 14259. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., May 10, 1905.
14260 to 14267. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received thru Haage & Schmidt, May 10, 1905.

‘14268 to 14412. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.

From Somerset, England. Received thru Kelway & Sons, Langport, May 12,
1905

(See the circular of the Bureau of Plant Industry entitled ‘‘A Variety Collection of
Gladiolus,’ 1905.)
14413 to 14418.

From Sultepec, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Federico Chisolm. Received May
12, 1905.

A small collection of unidentified plants.

14419. TUuLIPA sp. Tulip.
From Dedham, Mass. Received thru Mr. A. W. Cheever, August 25, 1905.

14420 and 14421. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, Mackenzie College.
Received May 25, 1905.

14420. Fumo Creolo. Seed from near Cotia, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

14421. Seed from Pirassununga, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

14422 to 14431.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Ralph 8. Hosmer, superintendent
of forestry, Hawaiian Bureau of Agriculture and Forestry. Received May 31,
1905.

14422. RauwoLFriA SANDWINCENSIS.

‘Native name Hao. A small, milky tree,
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164 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. al
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14422 to 14431— Continued. zs:
14423. CHrEIRODENDRON GAUDICHAUDH. + ioe

. : —

Native name QOlapa. A tree 30 to 50 feet high. The natives prepare a blue —

dye from the bark and leaves.

14424. Mapa saNpDWICENSIs. }
Native name Lama. Grows to a height of from 20 to 40 feet.

14425. CAESALPINIA KAUAIENSIS.

Native name Uhiuhi. A low shrub 3 to 4 fee
14426. ErRyYTHRINA MONOSPERMA.

Native name Wiliwili. An ornamental tree 20 to 25 feet high, with short,
thick trunk and spreading crown. The tree loses its leaves in late summer,
and in the spring before the new leaves are out scarlet flowers appear. The
wood is soft and corklike.

14427. DkrACAENA AURBA.

Native name //alapepe. A glabrous tree 20 to 25 feet high, from the wood
of which the natives used to carve their idols.

14428. MyRsINE LASSERTIANA.

Native name Kolea. <A tree 20 to 50 feet high. The natives used to extract
ared dye from the bark.

14429. ALPHITONIA PONDEROSA.

Native name Aauwila, <A tall tree, often attaining 50 to 83 feet. The wood
is remarkable for close grain, hardness, and heavy weight, on which account
the natives preferred it for making spears, mallets for beating kapa, and other
tools; turns black with age.

14430. DopdoNABA VISCOSA.

Native name Aa/ii.

14431. MyororumM SANDWICENSIS.

“Native name Naeo. English name ‘bastard sandatwood.’ Tree 20 to 30 feet
high. The wood of this tree, most so the roots, becomes fragrant on dry-
ing, with an odor resembling that of sandalwood, whence its English name.
After the exhaustion of the true sandalwood it was exported for some time to
China as a substitute.’’ (J7illebrand. )

14432. GERBERA JAMESONI. Barberton daisy.

From Lourengo Marquez, East Africa. Presented by Mr. A. E. Graham-
Lawrence, thrn Hon. W. Stanley Hollis, United States consul. Received July
14, 1905. ;

14433. (Undetermined.) “Temoncito.”

From Manila, P. I. Received thru Capt. George P. Ahern, chief of the Bureau
of Forestry, Manila Bureau of Agriculture, July 17, 1905.

‘This is a small plant, the height of which does not exceed one and one-half of —
that of a man, and is known only by the name of ‘lemoncito.’ It usually has about
five very leafy branches. Its trunk is nearly 20 centimeters in diameter, of a light-
yellow color, with blackish spots hardly perceptible, and of a fine fibrous texture. —
It is not very well known by the common people. Its branches are slender and

produce leaves in groups of three, the middle one being the largest; in the growth of —

the leaves are found thorns somewhat pronounced; the groups of leaves are arranged ~
in alternating order on either side of the branch up tothe end. Its trunk has no
odor, but its fruit has an agreeable odor somewhat like maraschino. They appear
between the groups of leaves at the time of opening of the calyx of a flower from
which they come, and are sometimes found in clusters and sometimes single. Inthe

month of May this plant produces fruit in abundance and they ripen in a few days. _

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 165

They have an oval form with a pronounced fiery color, are aromatic and edible with
a somewhat acrid yet sweet taste.

‘“Commonly people who have lemoncito trees make sirup from the ripened fruit
and also preserve them.’ (Ahern. )

(14434 to 14463.

From Mexico. Secured by Prof. P. H. Rolfs, in charge of the Subtropical Labo-
ratory, Miami, Fla., while traveling in Mexico as agricultural explorer of the
Office of Seed and Plant Introduction in April, May, and June, 1905.

14434. PRUNUS gp. ‘*Ceruella.”’

‘CA form of native Prunus, resembling the peach in color, about the size of
a dJamson plum. Secured at Jalapa, Mexico. This plum grows in that neigh-
borhood; consequently it is possible that seedlings from it will be able to main-
tain themselves in extreme southern Florida and Porto Rico. (Lab. No.
BSG), J)" (IaH)

14435. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

*“A small quantity of bud wood secured from a tree that blooms in January
and ripens fruit in May. The special value of this particular tree Hes in the
fact that it ripens in so short a time after blooming. The fruit, altho delicious
and otherwise good, is too small to prove of value on the market. Its special
value, however, lies in the fact that when it comes into bearing it can be used
for hybridizing with the early forms that do have marketable fruit, and con-
sequently the introduction is very desirable. (Lab. No. 295.)’’ (Rolfs. )

14436. CucurRBITA sp. . Squash.

“‘This is a peculiar native (?) squash that is grown to some extent for the
market, and it is possible that it would be of use in the Southern States for a
summer vegetable on account of its extremely hard outer skin. (Lab. No.
296.) (Rolfs.)

144387. CAESALPINIA Sp.

“This is a flowering shrub found at Papantla, State of Vera Cruz. It resem-
bles to some extent a plant already grown in Florida and known as the dwarf
Poinciana ( Caesalpina pulcherrima). It differs from this, however, in produ-
cing a much greater abundance of flowers and growing about twice the height.
It is a distinct species from that mentioned. (Lab. No. 297.)’’ (Rolfs.)

14438. Ficus sp.

‘‘A number of ripe fruits of this tree were secured from the public garden at
Papantla. The fruits are about the size of black walnuts, and are inedible,
tho not of unpleasant flavor; but the tree is very decorative. In general char-
acter of the tree and look of the leaves, this species would classify near Ficus
carica. (Lab. No. 298.)’’ (Roljs. )

14439. Hrsiscus sp.

‘“‘An Hibiscus that appears to be a native, bearing a very dark maroon-
colored bloom. Quite showy and striking. (Lab. No. 299.)’’ (Rolfs. )

14440. VANILLA sp. ‘*Pompon.”’

‘““This species is a very strong-growing vanilla. Produces the largest pods
and in considerable quantity. Secured near Papantla, Vera Cruz. (Lab.
No. 308.)”” (Roijs.)

14441. VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (?). ; Vanilla.

“This number appears to be the true V. planifolia, but could not be identi-
fied. It, however, is one of the vanilla-producing species. (Lab. No. 309.)”’
. (Rolfs. ) 4

14442. VANILLA PLANIFOLIA. Vanilla.

_ “This was secured from a vanillary some 10 or 12 miles from Papantla. It
is probably the true V. planifolia. It is from this species that most of the com-
mercial material is produced in this section. (Lab. No. 310.)’’ (Roljs.)

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166 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. .
14434 to 14463— Continued.
14443. VANILLa sp. Vanilla.

“The exact status of this number can not be learned until the flowers and —
fruit shall have been studied. It is, however, not 1. planifolia. (Lab. No.
311.)”’ ( Roljs.)

14444. VANILLA gp. Vanilla.

‘This is rather a weak-growing species of the vanilla genus, but I have been
told that it produces beans of unusual strength. Secured on the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec. (Lab. No. 312.)’’ (Roljs.)

14445. VANILLA sp. Vanilla.

“This is a very narrow-leaved species. It is not a vigorous grower, but is
said to be of considerable value. Secured on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
(Lab. No. 313.) (Rolfs.)

14446. VANILLA sp. Vanilla.

‘Quite similar to 313 and may prove to be the same species, but in the field
it showed considerable difference, due to the place*where it was growing.
Secured on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. (Lab. No. 314.) (Rol/s.)
14447. Bampusa vULGanis (?). Bamboo.

“This gigantic-growing bamboo was seen all along the way froma few miles
below Teziutlan to Papantla. It has become rather thoroly established, and
would appear to be a native of this region. A small quantity of good seed
was obtained from fruiting specimens. (Lab. No. 316.)”’ (Rolfs. )

14448. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

‘Seed of what is commonly called Manila mango. This is probably the
same mango that is called the Philippine mango in Cuba. Very little fiber.
Fruit very long, about 5 inches, sometimes longer than this, about 3 inches
broad at its broadest, about 14 to 2 inches thick. Delicious flavor, free from
turpentine, and the best varieties can be eaten with a spoon, it being possible
to cut the fiber with an ordinary teaspoon. (Lab. No. 317.)”’ (Rolfe)

14449. CaRICA PAPAYA. Papaw.

‘‘A very handsome specimen of this fruit was purchased for the seed.
(Lab. No. 318.)’’ ( Rolfs.)
14450. CasTILLA ELASTICA. Rubber.
(Lab. No. 319. )

14451. LycopersicuM ESCULENTUM. Tomato.

‘‘\ small tomato, which is said to be a native of Mexico and one that
occurs very commonly, especially on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. (Lab.
No. 320.)”’ (Roljs. )

14452. ANANAS SATIVUS. Pineapple.

‘Known as the Guatemala Spineless White. This variety has a number of
points that would commend it for our use—spineless, ripens early, is delicious,
and apparently a good shipper. (Lab. No. 323.)’’ (Rolfs.)

14453. Cicer ARIETINUM. Chick-pea.

‘*This is a legume which in some respects resembles the English pea, and is
used very largely in preparing soups and dishes of that kind. It is not gen-
erally used in this country, but if it should prove to do well the Spanish mar--
ket would use all that could be furnished for some time. (Lab. No. 327.)”
( Roljs. )
14454. CasIMIROA EDULIS. White sapota.

(Lab. No. 328.)

14455. ‘‘ Haba.”
*“A legume to be found on most of the markets. (Lab. No. 329.)’’ (Rolfs.)

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 167
14434 to 14463—Continued.
14456. PrRuNuws sp. **Ceruella.”’

‘“This species is said to be a native of Mexico and to grow very luxuriantly
in the regions where oranges are produced. If this could be grown in Florida
and Porto Rico it would be a very desirable acquisition. (Lab. No. 331.)”
(Rolf. )

14457. MuvsA ENSETE.
‘“*Seed secured in Mexico City. (Lab. No. 332.)”’ (Rolfs.)
14458. Bacrris MAJOR. Palm.

‘‘Very ornamental palm from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. (Lab. No.
BBO aa COL fs®)

14459. ZEA MAYS. Corn.

‘Corn that grows along the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. It has some qualities
that may adapt it for growth in the extreme southern part of the United
States. (Lab. No. 334.) (Rolfs. )

14460. ; ‘*Haba.”’

“Seed of another species of legume, which occurs commonly on the various
{ eS ) J
markets in Cuba. (Lab. No. 335.)’’ (Rolfs.)

14461. ‘“ Bayo.”

“Seed of another legume. Secured in the Vera Cruz market. (Lab. No.
Salen een CROUTS®)

14462. Ervum Lens. Lentil.

‘‘Appears to be a lentil, as grown in Europe. Secured in the Vera Cruz
Pl g I
market. (Lab. No. 338.)’’ (Rolfs.)

14463.
‘*Seed of the tree referred to under ‘No. 295.’ (Lab. No. 336.)’’ (Rolfs.)

14464. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. Camphor.

This number (14464) was assigned to camphor plants distributed by Mr. EK. M.
Byrnes, superintendent of gardens and grounds, in order to keep a record of the
distribution.

The seeds from which the plants were grown came from various sources.

14465. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Houston, Tex. Received thru Dr. S. A. Knapp, July 14, 1905.

Laguna. Secured by Doctor Knapp from Mexico. ‘‘This isa new variety. Was
grown in Texas. In the latitude of north Texas this could be planted as late as the
first of August.’? (Anapp.)

14466. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.
From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Son, July 20, 1905.
Late.

14467. VIcTIA VILLOSA. Hairy vetch.
From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Son, July 20, 1905.
14468. VICIA FABA. Horse bean.

From Montreal, Canada... Received thru William Ewing & Co., July 20, 1905.

14469. GOsSYPIUM sp. Cotton.

From Chicago, Ill. Received thru Mr. I. L. Hauser (?), 225 Dearborn street,
July 17, 1905.

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168 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

14470. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA.

From San Giovanni a Teduccio, near Naples, Italy. Received thru Dammann
& Co., July 21, 1905,

14471. NANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received from the Agricultural Experiment Station,
July 24, 1905.

‘This variety is in many respects the best of all the yautias cultivated in tropical
America. It yields 3 to 5 pounds to the hill, and can be grown on a great variety of
soils. It requires about ten months to mature.

“This variety is known as ‘Rol/iza’ in Porto Rico. It is also grown in Trinidad,
Venezuela, and Balize, British Honduras. The fresh roots contain 20 per cent to
28 per cent of starch, with very little fiber. ‘No. 1,’ of P. R. Exp. Station.”
( Barrett. )

14472 and 14473.

From Manila, P. I. Received thru Capt. George P. Ahern, chief of the Bureau
of Forestry, July 24, 1905.
14472. ORANIA PHILIPPINENSIS. Palm.

“A palm indigenous to the Philippine Islands.”’ (Ahern )

14473. PANDANUS LUZONENSIS.

‘‘A plant indigenous to the Philippine Islands, found at elevations up to 600
meters above sea level. Apparently closely related to Pandanus sylvestris Bory,
from the island of Reunion, differing in its larger size, longer leaves, ete.
Described in Bulletin No. 17, Bureau of Government Laboratories, Manila,

P. 1., ‘New or Noteworthy Philippine Plants, IJ,’ by Botanist Elmer D. Mer-
rill.”’ (Ahern.

14474. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea.
From Grovetown, Ga. Received thru Mr. W. W. Hamilton, July 26, 1905.
14475. SOLANUM COMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.

From Montevideo, Uruguay. Received thru Dr. J. Clyde Macartney, July 25,
1905.
14476. OPUNTIA sp. Prickly pear.
This number (14476) was assigned to about 500 seedling cacti sent by Mr. Luther
Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal., to Dr. 8. A. Knapp, San Antonio, Tex., for planting on

the Government demonstration farm.

14477 to 14479.

From City of Mexico, Mexico. Received thru Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United
States National Museum, July 28, 1905.

A collection of unidentified plants.

14480. Ipromora BATATAS (7). Dahomey sweet potato.

From Bordeaux, France. Received thru Hon. Albion W. Tourgee, United States
consul, July 31, 1905.

This plant ‘‘is a native of Dahomey and very prolific. The leaves of the plant can
be used as a substitute for spinach, and the tubers, containing a higher percentage of
sugar than beets, are fine flavored and make exceptionally good food for live stock.’’
( Tourgee. )

14481. LiniuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMEUM. Easter lily.

From Washington, D. C. Received July 31, 1905. Selected bulbs grown in
the Department greenhouses.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 169

14482. JUNCUS EFFUSUS. : Matting rush.

From California. Collected under the direction of Prof. A. V. Stuvenrauch.
Roots secured from California marshes for work on the matting-rush industry.

14483. CyYPERUS sp.

From Kobe, Japan. Received thru Mr. A. G. Boyer, at North Galveston, Tex.,
April, 1904.

14484 and 14485. CapsicUM ANNUUM. Pepper.

From Malaga, Spain. Received thru Hon. D. R. Birch, United States consul,
July 31, 1905.

14484. Chile. 14485. Large red sweet coin.

“This pepper is the most common variety on sale here, and the fruits are usually
ahout 8 inches in length.”’ (Birch. )

14486. SCHOENOCAULON OFFICINALE (?). ; “ Cebadilla.”
From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Received thru Dr. Edward Palmer from
Dr. Gregorio Borroeta, July 31, 1905.

An insecticide wash for cattle infected with ticks is said to be prepared from these
plants. Related to the fly-killer (Amiranthiwm muscaetoxicum) and to the green
hellebore ( Veratrum). Imported for experiments in Cuba.

14487. PRUNUS SIBIRICA. Siberian apricot.
From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Received thru the Arnold Arboretum, July 28,
1905.

This variety is said to be perfectly hardy in Massachusetts.

14488. BIDENS HETEROPHYLLA. ““Maipe” tea.

’ From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. Federico Chisolm, August 1,
905.

‘A great part of the stuff sold as ‘tea’ in Mexico is the rolled leaves of this plant.”’
(Chisolm. )

14489. (Undetermined.)

From Tacoma, Wash. Presented by Gen. William G. Le Duc. Received J uly
27, 1905.

“Plant said to be used by the Indians as a cure for ‘mountain fever;’ fruits are
edible.”? (Le Duc.)

14490. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Secured by Prof. L. R. Jones, of the Vermont
Experiment Station, from T. A. Scarlett, and sent direct to Burlington, Vt.

El Dorado. ‘‘A potato that is of peculiar prominence for disease resistance. In
1904 speculation forced the price as high as $16 a pound.’’ (Jones.) (See No. 13034. )

14491. NARCISSUS POETICUS ALBA fl. pl.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Received thru the Royal Botanical Gardens,
August 7, 1905.

14492. PANICUM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass.

From Australia. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N. Y.,
May 25, 1905.

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170 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

14493 to 14497.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., May 26, 1905,

Clover and alfalfa seeds:
14493. TrIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Trefle, violet de Russie.
14494. TrRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

Trefle, incarnat de Russie.

14495. TrIFoLIuM REPENS. White clover.
Trefle, hlane de Russie.

14496. MepicaGco sativa. Alfalfa.
Luzerne de Pensa (Simbirsk).

14497. MepbicaGco sativa. Alfalfa.

Luzerne de Charkow.

14498. Persea INDICA.

From Monte, Grand Canary. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard. Received
June 1, 1905.

Seeds from Teneriffe. ‘‘Procured for the purpose of growing stocks upon which
to graft seedling avocado ( Persea gratissima) for planting in loealities which require
a more hardy stock than the latter.’’ ( Fairchild.)

14499. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea.

From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Sons, June 1, 1905.
Wonde rful,

14500 to 14775. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Bombay Presidency, India. Received by the Office of Grass and Forage
Plant Investigations, April 27, 1903, from Hon. J. W. Mollison, Inspector-

ee ee ee

General of Agriculture in India. Turned over to the Office of Seed and Plant —

Introduction and numbered in the spring of 1905.

A collection of sorghums obtained from Surat Farm, Bombay Presidency.

14500. Dhavla (A). 14516. Gare Nasik.
14501. Kar Juar. 14517. Akada (B).
14502. Guria Yellow: 14518. <Akada (C).
14503. Ellichpuri. 14519. Gangad.
14504. Gare. 14520. Garia Dhavla.
14505. Akada. 14521. Akada(D).
14506. Garia Yellow (A). 14522. Gavathi.
14507. = Yellaspuri. 14523. Nilwa Khandesh.
14508. Kalbondi. 14524. Bile Juar.
14509. Dhavia. 14525. Kondal. ’
14510. (Variety from Samp- 14526. (Gari.

ea0n) 14527. Gudhagi.

14511. Akada(A).
14512. Sadagar.
14513. Kar Juar (A).

14528. Dukri.
14529. Juari.
14530. Dakshni.
14514. Patasi. 14531. Mergar (B).

14515. Nirmali. 14532. Kar Juar (B).
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| 14500 to 14775—Continued.
| 14533.
14534.
14535.
14536.
14537.
14538.
14539.
14540.
14541.
14542.
14543.
14544.
14545.
14546.
145477.
14548.
14549.

14550.
14551.
14552.
14558.
14554.
14555.
14556.
14557.
14558.
14559.
14560.
14561.
14562.
14563.
14564.
14565.
14566.
14567.
14568.
14569.
14570.
14571.
14572.
14573.
14574.
14575.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO. DECEMBER, 1905.

Akada.
Mergari.
Meldani.
Fulgar (A).
Nadial.
Jowala.
Akada (E).
Adola.

Bile Juar (A).

Akada K handesh.

Garia or Dhavla.
Kondi.

Rati.
Gid-Gidgempu. °
Fulgar Karajgi.
Mumtnigal.

(Sampgaon variety

No. 2)

Pandharpurt Ramker.

Deola.

Saphet.
Lawhi.

FHaldi.

Pivali Wani.
Narli Wani.
Ushira.
Kalbondi.
Edna.
Dudhawani.
Charoli Wani.
Dukri or Talap.
Daner.
Bansmati.
Lokhamdi.
Deolari.
Argar.

Bagle or Supie.
Ringna.
Motichur.
Badgonda.
Baidria.
Deola (A).
Ganer.
Mohwani.

14576.
14577.
14578.
14579.
14580.
14581.
14582.
14583.
14584.
14585.
14586.
14587.
14588.
14589.
14590.
14591.
14592.
14593.
14594.
14595.
14596.
14597.
14598.
14599.
14600.
14601.
14602.
14603.
14604.
14605.
14606.
14607.
14608.
14609.
14610.
14611.
14612.
146158.
14614.
14615.
14616.
14617.
14618.
14619.

Bani.

Pawana Nadi.
Baidra (A).
Lal Gunja.
Patasi Juar.
Motichur.
Sholapuri.
Nadyal.
Juari.

White Duwmraon.
Gumeri.
Dukri.

Durga.

Bana of Jalaon.

Bhanna of Jhansi.

Lal.

J harloo.
Doliya.
Bania.

Laliya.

_ Supeta.

Kombrai.

171

Pyaria Iksari Banda.

Tksari Banda.

Pyaria.

Safed Dupta Banda.

Alapuri.
Dulari.
Dugadia Zard.
Ikdani.

Purbi Magha.
Country White.
Gugadia Safed.
Jogia.

Domni.

Chatka.
Bangra.

Lallu.

Bedaer.
Gugadia.
Gogla.

Purbi Murabad.
Deshi.

Ganga Jamnt.

172

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

14500 to 14775—Continued.

97

14620.
14621.
14622.
146238.
14624.
14625.
14626.
14627.
14628.
14629.
146380.
14631.
14682.
14633.
14634.
14635.
14636.
14637.
14638.
14639.
14640.
14641.
14642.
146438.
14644.
14645.
14646.
14647.
14648.
14649.
14650.
14651.
14652.
14653.
14654.
14655.
14656.
14657.
14658.
14659.
14660.
14661.
14662.
14668.

Jamnapuri.

Juar of Bijnore.
Bannia Dadri.
Pirbahi Lucknow.
Pirbahi Unao.
Dadri of Unao.
Red of Ajangarh.
Bannia.

J halaria.
Paundia.

Dudhia.
Jhangaria.
Jhatria.

Bannia of Sitapur.
Palarhia.

Whit of Ray Barelly.
Natwa.

Lagwa.

Red.

White.

Mailki.

Ganga Jali,
Dudghiya.

Nerio Perio.
Bannia of Cawnpur.
Nandiyal.

Kabgar.

Lohor.

Yennigar.
Mamadpuri Gidd.
Vilayati or Kempugidd.
Kalia Gondicha Vilayati.
Mud Shedgar.

K habba Shedgar
Vibhuti Gund.
Kala Gund.

Moti Jondhala.
Paramsali.

Udda Maldani.
Gidd Maldani.
Bilegar.

Gund.

Bile Nandiyal.
Amaldani.

14664.
14665.
14666.
14667.
14668.
14669.
14670.
14671.
14672.
14673.
14674.
14675.
14676.
14677.
14678.
14679.
14680.
14681.
14682.
14683.
14684.
14685.
14686.
14687.
14688.
14689.
14690.
14691.
14692.

14693.
14694.
14695.
14696.
14697.
14698.
14699.
14700.
14701.
14702.
14703.
14704.

14705.
14706.

=

Baswanpad.
Shedgar.
Shalu.
Makchandri.
Holgi.
HHundi.
Zamli.

Kagi Moti.
Mangar.
Kalbondi.
Duhar Maski.
Bendri.
Guldhavi.
Lakdi.

Shalu.

Nilwa.

Gola.
Nirwati.
Gari.
Ellichpuri.
Khondi Chandor.
Lakadia Juar.
Dukri.
Dadar.
Khonde Malegaon.
Shalu.

Lagwa (A).
Dagdi.

Red (erect-headed of No,
14638).

Juar Nandgaon.
Shalu.
Argad.
Dukri.
Hund.
Gidd-Gapp.
Waradi Juar.
Hundi.
Jondhala.
Maldani.
Tambdi.
Gudadi.
Jagadi.
Dadia.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 173

14500 to 14775—Continued.

14707.
14708.
14709.
14710.
14711.
14712.
14713.
14714.
14715.
14716.
14717.
14718.
14719.
14720.
14721.
14722.
14723.
14724.
14725.
14726.
14727.
14728.
14729.
14730.
14731.
14732.
14733.
14734.
14735.
14736.
147377.

14738.
14739.
14740.
14741.
14742.

Farfaria.

Deshi Perio.
Sholapurt.
Chapti.

Perio Halko.
Mialo.

Ratadia.

Juar.

Sundhia.
Komasu Juar.
Shalu Juar.
Malvan.

Utavli.

Sakar Makar.
Sundhia (B).
Sorghum Amber.
Sorghum Collier.
Raj. Hansa.
Imphee.

Sakar Makar (A).
Kend.

Motichur.

Perio.
Sholapuri.
Chapti.

Nialo.

Rati (A).
Jogadi.
Ellichpuri (A).
Ellichpuri (B).

Nilwa Poona (not ordi-
nary).

Kempu (C).
Mevgar (A).
Gidd Juari.
Want Perio.

Kempu Poona.

14776. PaNICUM MAXIMUM.

From Sydney, New South Wales.

Received June 3, 1905.

14777. QOPpuUNTIA FICUS-INDICA.

From Honolulu, Hawaii.

1905.
97

14743.
14744.
14745.
14746.
147477.
14748.
14749.
14750.
14751.
14752.
14753.
14754.
14755.
14756.
14757.
14758.
14759.

14760.
14761.
14762.
14763.
14764.
14765.
14766.
14767.
14768.
14769.

14770.

14771.
14772.
14773.
14774.

14775

Presented by Mr. C. C. Conradt.

Kempu.

Kempu (A).
Kempu (B).
Kachakachi.
Gundi Teni.
Kempu Malkin.
Holgi Gola.
Dudha Mogra.
Tambdi Sholapuri.
Dukri (A).

Dukri (B).
Sargad.

Gund Chikodi.
Gund Chikodi (A).
Gund (A).
Paramsali.

Hassar Juar (Samp-
gaon).

Hassar.

Holgi Jola.

Chikna.

Maldani (A) (Poona).
Kempu (D).

Vairagad Belsi.

Kagi.

Darker.

Darker (A).

Sundhia Juwar (Poona
Farm).

Nilwa (Bombay Presi-
dency).

Utavli.
Kavli.
Charodi (Surat Farm).

Ameria Sundhia (Nadiad
Farm).

Farfaria.

Guinea grass:

Presented by Anderson & Co., George street.

Prickly pear.

received June 3,

_ se

174 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, nye
14778. JUNCUS EFFUSUS CONGLOMERATUS. Matting rush.
From Cat Island, 8. ©. Collected by Mr. J. H. Tull, June 1, 1905. La
14779 to 14785. ORyZaA SATIVA. Rice.

From Nagpur, India. Presented by Hon. J. W. Mollison, Inspector-General of —
Agriculture. Received June 4, 1905.
14779. Badshah Bhog.

‘‘A fine-scented yariety grown in Bengal Presidency. Grows best on clay —
or sandy loam, and requires ample water till the variety comes into ear.’’
( Mollison. )
14780. Welchi.

‘A coarse variety grown in Bombay Presidency. Requires black soil and
ample water till ripening.”’ (Mollison. )

14781. Kamod.

‘‘A fine-scented variety grown in Bombay Presidency. Grows on black or
light soil, and requires ample water till ripening.’’ (Mollison.)
14782. Basmati.

(See remarks on No. 14779.)

14783. Dad Khani.

(See No. 14779, with the exception that this is not a scented variety. )
14784. Amli Molir.

‘‘A\ fine-scented variety grown in Bombay Presidency. Requires black soil
and ample water till ripening.’’ ( Mollison. ) ‘

14785. Katri Bhog.

(See remarks on No. 14783.)

14786. Merpicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
From Tashkend, Turkestan. Received thru Mr. H. W. Dirrschmidt, June 3, 1905.

14787. OPUNTIA sp. Prickly pear,

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Received from Dr. Edward Palmer, thru Dr.
J. N. Rose, of the United States National Museum, June 9, 1905.

Tuna Ta OTL de Castilla.
I

14788. KF REESIA sp.

From Burnett, Cal. Received thru Rees & Compere, June 12, 1905.

14789. NERINE sp.
From Raleigh, N. C. Received thru Prof. W. F. Massey, Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, June 12, 1905.

14790. HyYacINTHUS ORIENTALIS. Roman hyacinth.
From Burnett, Cal. Received thru Rees & Compere, June 13, 1905.
Albulus. From §. P. I. No. 12233. Received from J. M. Thorburn & Co. in the
autumn of 1904.

14791 to 14798. Zra MAYS. Corn.
From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Sons, June 138, 1905.

Recommended to be the best varieties of corn for feeding green to stock; to be
tested on sandy land near Washington, D. C.

14791. Cocke's Prolific. 14795. Holt’s Strawberry.

14792. White Columbia. | 14796. Eureka.

14793. Hickory King. 14797. Virginia Ensilage.

14794. Mammoth Shoe Peg. 14798. Blount’s Prolific.
97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. IEG)

14799. [FREESIA sp.

From Great Neck, Long Island, N. Y. Received thru Mr. Rudolph Fischer,
June 13, 1905. j

Purity.

14800. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.
From Elmira, N. Y. Received thru Prof. L. R. Jones from Mr. C. F. Vander-
hoff, Oak Grove fruit farm, May 18, 1905.

Blightproof. ‘‘ Recommended as remarkably resistant to disease (blight) and
also excelling in yield, size, uniformity, and compactness of tuber development in
the hills.”” (Jones.) (L. R. Jones’s No. 64.)

14801. GossyPIuM sp. Cotton.
From Lima, Peru. Received thru W. R. Grace & Co., New York, N. Y., June
7, 1905.

Seed of Peruvian cotton grown at Ica, in the southern part of Peru.

14802 to 14805.
From Pfiffelbach, near Apolda, Germany. Received thru Mr. A. Kirsche, June

8, 1905.

14802. AvVENA SATIVA. Oat.

14803. TrRiTICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
Spring.

14804. Bera vuLG@aARIs. Beet.
Ideal.

14805. Daucus cARoTA. Carrot.

14806 to 14810. OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA. | Prickly pear.
From Malta. Received thru Dr. G. Borg, of San Giovanni, June 12, 1905.
14806. Small, yellow-fruited, 14809. Reddish yellow fruited,
seedless. seedless.
14807. White-fruited. 14810. Yellow-fruited.

14808. Red-fruited.

14811. POoOLIANTHES TUBEROSA. Tuberose.
From Austin, Tex. Presented by Mr. F. T. Ramsey. Received June 16, 1905.

14812. LitiuM PHILIPPINENSE. Benguet lily.
From Boston, Mass. Received thru R. & J. Farquhar & Co., June 16, 1905.

14813 and 14814.

From Manila, P. I. Received thru Prof. William 8. Lyon, horticulturist in
charge of seed and plant introduction, Bureau of Agriculture, Manila, P. I.,
June 6, 1905.

14813. ERIODENDRON ANFRACTUOSUM.

“The lint with us is a better color than some of the kapok that comes from
Java, and commands a better price in this market. It is, I think, perhaps
due more to climatic or soil influences than to any varietal difference.”

(Lyon. )
14814. ORANIA PHILIPPINENSIS.
‘*Pericarp rich in starch—24 per cent. Very ornamental.’’? (Lyon.)
97

176 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

14815. NePHELIUM MUTABILE. Kapoelasan.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub, director of the Department
of Agriculture. Received June 19, 1905.

14816 to 14821. OPpuUNTIA FICUS INDICA. Prickly pear. —
From Palermo, Sicily. Received thru Dr. A. Borzi, director of the Botanic
Gardens, June 10, 1905.
14816. Zuccarina. 14820. Bianchi.
14817. Frutti Sanguinei. 14821. (Miscellaneous; unla-
beled. )

14818. Senza Chiupi.
14819. Rossi.

14822 to 14839. OpunTIA spp. Tuna.
From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Received from Dr. Edward Palmer, thru
Doctor Rose, of the National Museum, June 19, 1905.
14822. Blanca Crystalina. ( Doc- 14831. Cacalota Blanea.
tor Rose’s No. 580/05. ) (604/05. )
14828. Redonda Colorado. 148382. (Camuesa or Camessa.
(581/05. ) (606/05. )
14824. Pachona. (582/05.) 14833. Tuna Blanca. (607/05. )
14825. Cueja. (583/05.) 14834. Noconochtli Agre.
ae Barins (608/05. ) ;
14826. Joconostle. (595/05. )

14835. Joconostle Cambria.
(609/05. )

14886. Cameosa Color de Rose.
(610/05. )

14827. Durasnillo Blanco.

(597/05. )

14828. Narancada.

14829. (wja Arantidea, 14837. Amerea Mansa.
(600/05. ) (612/05. )

14830. Mansa Colorado. 14838. San Miguel Lania.
(600/05. ) (617/085. )

148389. Nopalea. (661/05. )

‘‘An opuntia found in the dense wood to the height of 20 or more feet.
Where found alone exposed it has a neat, rather compact top, with a naked
stem of 7 to 9 feet and from 6 to & inches in diameter, with bunches of thorns
up the stem. The fruits are small.’’ ( Palmer.)

14840 to 14869.

From Frescati, near Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Prof. Veit Wittrock,
June 21, 1905.

A collection of grass and forage crop seeds:

14840. AGROSTIS ASPERULA. 14850. Triticum DESERTORUM.
14841. AVENA PLANICULMIS. 14851. TriticUM INTERMEDIUM.
14842. Bromus ANDINUS. 14852. Triticum vIOLACEUM.
14843. DactyLis ASCHERSONI- 14853. MeEbDICAGO CARSTIENSIS.
ae 14854. MELILOTUS ELEGANS.
14844. Etymus CHUBUTENSIS. 14855... Meeionsaianmene 4

14845. ELymus sABULOSUS.
14856. MeELILoTUS TOMMASINI.

14846. PHLEUM MICHELII. j
TARA: PON MENCA, 14857. TrRIFOLIUM ALPESTRE. 4
14848. Triticum cCRISTATUM. 14858. TriroLiuM BADIUM.

14849. TriTICUM DASYANTHUM. 14859. TriroLIumM MONTANUM.
97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. WE.

14840 to 14869—Continued.

14860. TrIFOoLIUM OCHROLEU- 14865. VicrA DISPERMA.
CUM 14866. VicrA DUMETORUM.
14861. TRIFOLIUM RUBENS. 14867. ViciA GRANDIFLORA KI-
14862. VicraA ALTISSIMA. TAIBELIANA.
14868. Vicia CALCARATA. 14868. VicIA PISIFORMIS.
14864. ViIcIA DASYCARPA. 14869. Vicra sEPruM.
14870. GossyPIUM sp. Cotton.

From Cartavio, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, of the Cartavio Sugar
Company. Received June 14, 1905.

14871 to 14878. NICOTIANA TABACUM. e Tobacco.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, Mackenzie College.
Received June 20, 1905.

Brazilian tobacco seed:
14871. Georgiana. From Descalvado, State of Sao Paulo.

14872. From Pirassununga, State of Sao Paulo. Not named, but highly
esteemed in the locality.

14878. Bussucaba. From near the city of Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo.

14874. Crioula. From Santa Rita, State of Sao Paulo.

14875. Fumo Bahia.

14876. George Grande. Krom the State of Rio de Janeiro.

14877. Goyana. Yellow, from the State of Goyaz.

14878. Govana. White, from the State of Goyaz. Doctor Lane says that

both the yellow and the white Goyana are famous thruout the country.

14879. ZePHYRANTHES sp.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer, thru Dr.
J. N. Rose. Received June 19, 1905.

14880 and 14881. ViIcIA FABA. Horse bean.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., June 22, 1905.
14880. Printemps de Lorraine, 14881. D Her.
petite.

14882. Zizypuus sp. (7).
From Bulsar, India. Presented by Rev. W. R. Miller, 466 Jackson boulevard,
Chicago, Ill. Received June 23, 1905.

14883. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Logan, Mont. Received thru Mr. William Carpenter, June 24, 1905.

14884. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. Camphor.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received thru L. Boehmer & Co., June 24, 1905.

14885 to 14887. GossyPIUM spp. ' Cotton.
From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Received thru Mr. J. H. Maiden,
director of the Botanic Garden, July 7, 1905.
Cotton seed and samples of lint secured on request from Mr. David Thomatis,
Caravonica, Cairns, North Queensland, Australia, April 21, 1905.
14885. Caravonica I. (Wool 14887. Caravonica IJ. (Silk
cotton. ) cotton. )
14886. Peruvian Kidney.

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178 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, x ic
14888. NePHELIUM LITCHI. Litchi.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received from Mr. G. P. Wilder, thru Mr, James
Mills, Arlington Heights Fruit Company, Riverside, Cal., July 10, 1905. —
““The tree which bore these fruits is one of the two or three mature trees of this
species in Hawaii and is the property of Mrs. Afong. The price of these fruits is
about 3 cents each on the retail market of Honolulu. Seeds from Mrs. Afong’s
trees are being extensively planted in the islands; the demand is likely to be much
greater than the supply for many years. It is believed the variety comes fairl
true from seed, but in China, where about six distinct sorts are recognized, grafting:
or inarching is relied upon for best results.
“The yellowish, sweet, pulpy arillus of this fruit is highly esteemed in China,
Cochin China, and the Philippines. It also fruits in East Australia, and it can
undoubtedly be grown with profit in Porto Rico, south Florida, and California. :
“The fruit resembles a strawberry or large acorn in size and shape but has a shell
like, rough skin; the pulp is white, very juicy, and of a peculiar sweet and sour
flavor, the taste for which does not have to be acquired.” ( Wilder.)

1488¢ and 14890. PrrseA GRATISSIMA. Avocado. !

From City of Mexico, Mexico. Presented by the Americanambassador. Received |
July 13, 1905.

14889. Svedless. 14890. Svedless Buller.

14891. SoL_aNuM MURICATUM (4). Pepino.
From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Received thru Mr. Eugene André, July 7, 1905, —

14892. (Undetermined. )

From Kongo Free State, Africa. Presented by the director of the Botanical —
Garden at Kala, thru the Department of Finances, Brussels, Belgium. Received
July 17, 1905.

: ;
A wild ornamental recently discovered in the Kwango Oriental district of the
Lower Kongo, Kongo Free State. ’

14893 and 14895. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato. —
From Quito, Ecuador, Presented by Mr. L. Martines, chief of the Department |
of Public Instruction, Section of Agriculture.
Seed potatoes.
14893. Chola.

From the ‘‘El Obraje’’ estate, Sefior Luis F. L6épez Ortega, proprietor, ~
parish of Chillogallo, Province of Pichincha, 2,900 meters above sea leyel. |
(No. 1.)
14894.) Uchu-rumi. |

From the ‘*Carrién’’ estate, Sefior Carlos Mateus, proprietor, parish of
Lloa, Province of Pichincha, 2,900 meters above sea level. Grown in alluvial
soil. (No. 2.) .
14895. Chola.

Grown on same estate as preceding, at the base of Pichincha voleano, 2,900
meters above sea level, in dark, heavy soil. (No. 3.)

14896 to 14906.

From Richmond, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. H. W. Potts, principal —
of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. Received June 26, 1905.

14896. ANDROPOGON AFFINIS. 14901. FEHRHARTA STIPOIDES.
14897. ERAGROSTIS BROWNII IN- 14902. PaANicuM EFFUSUM.

pee es 14903. PaANICcUM SANGUINALE.
i é AG TIS STA- }
4898 aes ES ene: 14904. PaspPpALUM BREVIFOLIUM. 3

14899. ERAGROSTIS PILOSA. 14905. CHAETOCHLOA GLAUCA. i

14900. STERCULIA DIVERSIFOLIA. 14906. Stipa TUCKERI.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. Le)

14907. CrrrUS DECUMANA. Pomelo.
From Oneco, Fla. Received thru Reasoner Brothers, July 3, 1905.
| _ Stick’s Tresca Red.

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14908. Puysauis EDULIS. - Cape gooseberry.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Prof. C. P. Lounsbury, govern-
ment entomologist, Cape of Good Hope Department of Agriculture. Received
June 26, 1905.

‘““The mother plantation is at Wynberg, here in the Cape Peninsula. The plant
| with us is a perennial, but the frost will cut it down. In some districts it fruits well;
in others, scarcely at all. It seems to do best on the border of woodlands. A species

of Tetranychus is its one great pest in South Africa. Mr. Malley tells me that his
_ brother has tried it in Texas without success.”” (Lounsbury. )

14909 to 14921. ZEA Mays. Popcorn.

y From Santiago, Chile. Presented by Sefior Salvador Izquierdo, Santa Ines,
near Santiago. Received June 23, 1905.

| ‘Samples of popcorn used in Chile for the manufacture of ‘llalli.” Samples were
| without names or specific data other than the above.’’ (Fairchild. )
| 14922. THyYSANOLAENA AGROSTIS.

From Caletitta, India. Presented by A. Gage, officiating superintendent, Royal
Botanie Garden, Sibpur, near Calcutta. Received June 24, 1905.
See S. P. I. No. 8445, for a description of this unusually beautiful ornamental cane.

| 14923 to 14944. Opuntia sp. Tuna.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Received from Dr. Edward Palmer thru Dr.
J. N. Rose, of the United States National Museum, June, 1905.

14923. Pachona. 149386. (No label.)
14924. Pasteada Lisa. 149387. (Doctor tose’s No.
14925. Narancow Lisa (spine- 613/05")
less. ) 14938. (Doctor Rose’s No.
14926. San Juanara Manzana, 614/05.)

blanca. 14939. Ranchera (Doctor Rose’s

No. 643/05).

14927. Cameosa Iisa. ;
14940. Cueja( Doctor Rose’s No.

14928. Tuna Blanca Seca. 644/05).
Lage, (No lelael.) 14941. (Doctor Rose’s No.
14930. Morada. 646/05. )

- 14981. (Spineless. ) 14942. Camuesa Prisco (Doctor

Rose’s No. 673/05).

14982. (No label.
5 Noe ) 14948. Mansa Color de Rosa

14933. (No label.) (Doctor Rose’s No.
14934. (No label. 674/05).
( e abel. ) 14944. Crystalina Blanca (Doc-
14935. (No label.) tor Rose’s No. 675/05).
14945 and 14946. GossyPIuM sp. Cotton.
From Payta, Peru. Received thru Duncan, Fox & Co., July 3, 1905.
14945. Brown seed. 14946. White seed.

14947. CuUCURBITA MELANOSPERMA.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer. Received
June 22, 1905.

“One fruit called ‘Cila callote’ from a vine that is very productive. The fruit

keeps several months. Fine preserves are made from it—one from the interior after

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180 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. __ -

the seeds are removed, another in the ordinary way, the third a hard marr
If the seeds are sent to some suitable experiment station with long seasons, t
be as useful as in Mexico.’’ ( Palmer.) ;

14948. LAPrAGERIA ROSEA Chilean be

From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger, of La Comps
Aranco (L imited). teceived July 3, 1905.

“The plant is a creeper, evergreen and lasting, growing up the highest trees a and
covering Nhe same entirely with its foliage, and in winter the most beautiful searl
red big bell-like blossoms make it the favorite Chilean flower for the sight and decora-
tion when no other flowers are blooming. It has given to the Chilean forests a
peculiarly attractive and beautiful appearance, being mentioned by_ almost eve
ase ‘ler. It grows on any soil, preferring heavy red-clay soil. It requires tar water
ing. It always climbs up a bushy shrub or on a tree. You can sow it in Pre
and it stands a light frost without danger. It is entirely an ornamental plant.
roots go down very dee p and form a potato at the end, which causes the deat
the plant if it is cut off at transplanting. The plants have been taken to Euro
and especially are they grown in hothouses and winter gardens in England, np
caused attention that the plants transplanted to Europe, viving once red thas 8,
will never give red blossoms again, but only white ones. It is very difficult to get
ripe seeds in the virgin forests, as the birds are very fond of them.” The geeds are
covered with a small cucumber-like and a little sourish-tasting mass, which the
natives like to eat. I find no pleasant taste in them at all.’’ (Finger.)

14949 to 14951. OPuNTIA spp.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. . Received from Dr? Edward Palmer, thru Mr.
W. I. Safford, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, June, 1905,

14949. Tupona. Red, globular 14951. (An unnamed variety;
fruit. has thick, tubereulated
14950. Curdona. Yellow fruit. root.) ;
14952 to 14962. Ny
From Shanghai, China. Presented by Mr. Edward §. Little. Received in May,
1905,
14952. GLyctINe HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Black. :
14953. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean
Large yellow. :
14954. GLycINe HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Small yellow. .
14955. Panicum MiLIAceum. Broom-corn millet.
Red. . ‘
14956. Panicum MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
White.
14957. Brassica CHINENSIS. Chinese rape.
14958. SesamuM INDICUM. Sesame.
Black. :
14959. Srsamum INDICUM.. _ Sesame.
White. | ie
14960. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean
14961. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.
Small.
14962. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Pean
Large.

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/14963. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Kobe, Japan. Presented by Me. K. Ojuni, custom-house, Kobe, Japan.
Received April 17, 1905.

14964 to 14971. _

Frem Kashmir, India. ~ Received thru the Office of Farm Management Investi-
pans, July 8, 1905. Seeds collected by Messrs. Ellsworth Huntington and
. L. Barrett.

14964. HorpruM VULGARE. Barley.

‘* Barley from Sonamarg, in the Sind Valley, Kashmir. Altitude, 8,500
feet; rainfall, probably 50 inches.’’ (untington. )

14965. HorbDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

Hull-less. ‘‘ From Dras, in the Indus Valley, India. Altitude, 10,100 feet;
rainfall, probably about 30 inches, mostly as snow. Irrigation is practised.
Snow was 6 feet deep April 13, and lasts till well into May.” (Huntington. )

14966. LarHyrus sp.
From Dras, in the Indus Valley, India.
14967. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.

“From Kund, in the Sind Valley, Kashmir, India. Elevation, 6,800 feet.
The climate of this region is so severe that on April 7, 1905, after an unusually
hard winter, the ground was still well covered with snow. The rainfall of
the region is perhaps 40 to 50 inches, well distributed thruout the year.”
(Huntington. )

14968. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

“From Kulan in the Sind Valley, Kashmir, India. Altitude, 7,200 feet.
Precipitation, about 40 inches. Snow lasts till April. ” ( Huntington.)

14969. FAGoPYRUM TATARICUM. Buckwheat.

“ Hindustani ‘trwmba,’ from Kund, in the Sind Valley, Kashmir, India. Alti-
tude, 6,800 feet. The climate of this region is such that on April 7, 1905, after
an unusually severe winter, the ground was still well covered with snow.
This grain is said to make good bread, tho shghtly bitter. The rainfall of
the region is perhaps 40 inches or more, well distributed thruout the year.
(Huntington. )

14970. TrRiITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

“From Tashgam, Indus Valley, India. Rainfall from 25 to 30 inches,
mostly as snow. Irrigation necessary. Snow lests till middle of April.’’
(Huntington. )

= 14971. ZrEa mays. Corn.

‘“‘From Kund, in the Sind Valley, Kashmir, India. Altitude, 6,800 feet.
The rainfall of the region is perhaps 40 to 50 inches, well distributed thruout
the year. The climate of this region is such that on April 7, 1905, after an
unusually severe winter, the ground was still covered with snow.”’ (Hunt-
ington. )

14972 and 14973.

From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by L. Martines, chief of the Department of
Public Instruction, Section of Agriculture. Received July 13, 1905.

14972. MeEpIcaGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Guanando district, Province of Chimborazo, 2,400 meters above sea

level.

14973. SoLaNuM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

Chauca. White and black. Early variety from Hacienda Magdalena, Proy-
ince of Imbabura, 2,225 meters above sea level.

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14974 and 14975. vg
From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, July 25, 1905.
14974. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS. Lima be

Grown in Batataes. Doctor Lane says that these are the most wonderfully
prolific pole beans he ever saw.
14975. NIcoTiANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

Seed from Goyaz. Doctor Lane is afraid it is a mixt lot, as the friend who
sent it wrote: ‘‘It contains the best varieties grown in the State. The White,
Yellow, and Giant can easily be distinguished in the plants.”

14976 to 14979. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil. Received from Mr. W. A. Waddell, July 28,
1905. Sent at the request of Dr. H. M. Lane, of Sao Paulo,

14976. Seed from Santa Estevao. 14978. Seed from Cabegas de

14977. Seed from Outeiro Red- Murityba.
endo. 14979. Seed from Cruz das —
Almas.
14980 to 14983. OpuNTIA spp. Prickly pear.
From Tunis, North Africa. Received thru the director of the Tunisian Depart-
ment of Agriculture and Commerce, July 28, 1905.
14980. OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA. 14982. OpuNTIA PICUS - INDICA
14981. OPUNTIA TUNA. eescer es

14988. OPpuNTIA ROBUSTA.

14984 to 14989. *

From Cape Town, South Africa. Received thru the Smithsonian Institution,
from Mr. H. J. Chalvin, superintendent of the Municipal Gardens, July 29, 1905.

14984. ASPARAGUS CRISPUS. 14987. SPpARAXIS PURPUREA.
14985. [FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. 14988. SyYNNOTIA BICOLOR.
14986. SpARAXIS BULBIFERA. 14989. TRITONIA FENESTRATA.

14990 and 14991.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., August 10, 1905.
14990. Vicia VILLosa. Hairy vetch.
14991. HepysaruM CORONARIUM. Sulla.

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14992. ZrA MAYS. Popcorn.

From Amboina, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Roskott. Received
August 9, 1905.

14993. CITRUS AUSTRALASICA. ; Finger lime.

From Queensland, Australia. Presented to Prof. W. M. Hays, St. Anthony Park,
Minn., by Mr. James Pink, of Wellington Point, near Brisbane. Received —
August 11, 1905,

“Tt is a fruit which I think capable of great improvement. Nothing has ever
been attempted with it here, and I send you a few dried fruits which, I have no doubt, ~
contain good seeds. The plant is a large shrub, very limited in its distribution.

‘““The fruit when well grown is from 3 to 4 inches long, of a bright orange-crimson
color, and of excellent flavor.’’ (Pink. )

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14994. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry Nungesser & Co., August 11, 1905. —
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14995. DAHLIA IMPERIALIS. Dahlia.
From Queenstown, Cape Colony. Received thru Mr. F. Beswick, secretary of
the Queenstown Public Gardens, August 14, 1905.
14996 to 14998.

From Mexico. Received thru Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States Nationa:
Museum, August 14, 1905.

14996. ScHOENOCAULON sp.
14997. JUGLANS sp.

14998. PINGUICULA sp.

14999. EUPATORIUM PORTORICENSE. ‘‘Guerrero.”

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. O. W. Barrett, from the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, August 15, 1905.

*“A shrub, 1 to 3 meters high, found in a semicultivated state in the western part
of Porto Rico. The dried leaves have a strong vanilla-like fragrance and are used in
scenting the better grades of Porto Rican tobacco. Tho a perennial, this plant will
probably fruit in the latitude of Connecticut; it is a very rapid grower.”’ ( Barrett.)

15000 to 15210. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Tunis, North Africa. Received thru Mr. Thomas H. Kearney, agricultural
explorer, who secured them during his explorations in the winter of 1904-5
in the oases of southern Tunis.

“The nomenclature is that secured by Mr. Kearney from the Arabs from whom he
bought the suckers, and the descriptions were made partly in Tunis and partly after
his return to this country. See his bulletin on the date palms of Tunis.”’ (Fuir-
child. )

15000. Ammary.

| — A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 1} to a little over 1} inches long, about

one-half as wide, generally obovoid, square at the base, rounded at the apex,
keeping its shape fairly well when preserved, dark-brown purple when ripe;
the flesh 13 lines thick, very soft and dark colored; the seed about two-thirds
as Jong as the fruit, about two-fifths as wide as long, blunt at both ends. The
stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are orange colored.

The earliest maturing variety in Tunis, ripening in August and September.
Said to give a very good crop every year and to be very productive.

15001. Angoo.

A second-class ‘‘dry’’ variety; fruit barely 1 inch long, about seven-tenths as
-wide, sometimes broadest below, sometimes above the middle; bright bay-
colored when ripe, much of the skin becoming loosened in large blisters, the
flesh a little over | line thick, becoming firm and dry, the white central portion
thicker than the dark-colored outer zone; the seed about two-thirds as long as
the fruit, about one-half as wide as long, hght-drab brown. The stalks of the
fruit clusters are lemon yellow.

The smallest fruited of the Tunisian varieties. Despite its diminutive size
and thin flesh, this little date is one of the most attractive of the ‘‘dry”’ type.
Because of its moderately sweet, wholesome, nutty flavor it can be eaten in
large quantities without cloying, and should bea healthful food. Ripens in
midseason,

15002. Areshty.

A first-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 13 to 25 inches long, one-half to two-thirds
as wide, slightly larger above than below the middle, broad and rounded at
the apex, light bay or hazel brown when ripe; the flesh 23 to 3 lines thick,
firm but tender; the seed about one-half as long as the fruit, rather thick,
irregularly roughened. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are light
orange. The foliage of this variety is rather hight and the leaves drooping.

One of the largest dates grown in Tunis. The fruit is generally egg-shaped,
ripening about the middle of October. The flavor of the thoroly ripe fruit is
agreeable, altho not very remarkable, wholesome, nut-like, and not easily
cloying. The flesh becomes quite firm and the ripe fruit keeps its shape well
when preserved.

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15003. Baydh Hammam. _

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A second-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 1% to 1} inches long, three-eighths to five-

eighths as wide, egg-shaped, broadest near the middle, rather conspicuous y
blunt-pointed at apex, not keeping its shape well, dark chestnut brown with
a tinge of maroon when ripe; the flesh very soft and dark colored, about
lines thick; thé seed one-half to five-eighths as long as the fruit, one-third to—
two-fifths as wide as long; dark brown. The stalks and branches of the fruit —
clusters are orange colored. The foliage is of a rather delicate aspect and the
leaves numerous.

This is a handsome, dark-brown date with very soft, dark-colored flesh. It
is always eaten fresh, not being conservable. It is exceedingly sweet. The
flavor of the perfectly ripe fruit isagreeable and very characteristic. It ripens
rather late, hardly before November.

15004. Bayjoo, or Badjou.

A third-class ‘‘dry’’ date; fruit 1} inches long, about two-thirds as wide,
ovoid, purplish maroon or bay colored when ripe; the flesh 14 lines thick; the
seed nearly two-thirds as long as the fruit, one-half as wide as long; light
brown. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are pale orange colored.
The small, dense bunches of fruit hang down on long curved stalks,

Flavor nutty, agreeable but not very characteristic, typical of the “dry”
date class. Matures in October.

15005. Bent Segny.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 1} to 1{ inches long, about one-half as
wide, obovoid, square at base, rounded at apex, keeping its shape poorly when
preserved, very dark purplish brown (almost black ) when ripe; the flesh 14 lines
thick, very dark colored and very soft; the seed about one-half as long as the
fruit, two-fifths to one-half as wide as long, rounded at both ends. The stalks
and branches of the fruit clusters are deep orange colored.

A very soft, sirupy date, with a pleasant but not remarkable flavor. Ripens
about the end of October. :

15006. Besser Ilaloo, or Bisra ITaloua,

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 1} to 14 inches long, about two-thirds
as wide, broadest at or above the middle, rounded at the apex, keeping its
shape well when ripe, bright bay colored; the flesh 2 lines thick, compara-
tively dry when the fruit is ripe, light brown; the seed two-thirds to three-
fourths as long as the fruit, generally two-fifths as wide aslong, with more or
less conspicuous winglike ridges on the sides. The spreading or ascending

~ stalks of the fruit clusters are so short that the small bunches are nearly hid-
den by the foliage. The leaves are short and rather stiff, with comparatively
short stalks and wide leaflets.

A small, light-colored date, with thick, comparatively firm flesh. It is very
sweet and has an agreeable flayor, somewhat intermediate between that of
Lagoo and that of Horra. The natives seem to prefer it when not perfectly
ripe. It matures early in October. One of the six most productive varieties.
Among the four most salt-resistant varieties.

15007. Boo Affar.

A first-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit about 2 inches long and five-ninths to three-
fifths as wide, conspicuously wider above than below the middle, but narrowed
to the blunt apex, bright purplish maroon when ripe; the flesh 3 to 34 lines
thick, tender yet firm; the seeds a little more than one-half as long as the
fruit, cinnamon brown. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are deep
orange. The foliage is said to be heavy and the leaves wide and very green. —

The fruit is remarkable not only for its large size, thick flesh, and delicious —
flavor, but for its beautiful coloring; ripens rather late. The flesh is tender, —
yet rather firm, and is very sweet and full of sugar. Theskin, even of the ripe
fruit, is fairly clean and dry. 2

15008. Boo Fagoos; also spelled Bou Fagous, or Feggouss.

A first-class date of the ‘‘soft’’ type; fruit 13 to 1] inches long, considerably —
more than one-half as wide, constricted near the middle and widest toward
the apex, maroon to prune purple when ripe; the flesh 24 lines thick; the seed —

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five-ninths to five-eighths as long as the fruit, rather slender. The orange-
colored stalks of the fruit clusters are sharply curved, and so short that the
rather small bunches hardly extend beyond the leatstalks.

The foliage of this, as of several other of the finest varieties, is of a light and
delicate aspect, due in this case to the relatively few leaves and the narrow-
ness of the leaflets. The leaves themselves are large and wide, curving down-
ward very noticeably.

The large fruit is remarkable for its unusual shape, somewhat like that of a
fiddle or of some of the varieties of gherkins, to which it doubtless owes its
Arabicname. The flesh is thick and rather firm, yet tender. It is very sweet
and has a very distinctive and highly attractive flavor. It ripens late in
October.

15009. Deglet Barca.

Fruit said to be ‘‘soft,’? round, and nearly black. It is described as a soft
date that preserves very well.

15010. Deglet Caid.

Fruit coral red before maturity, and black when ripe; said to be conserva-
ble only for 2 short time. Reported to be a fine variety and to ripen early in
September.

15011 and 15012. Deglet Noor.

A first-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 14 to a little over 2 inches long and about
one-half as wide, ovoid oblong in shape, generally widest at or near the middle
and blunt pointed at the apex, often narrowed also at the base, maroon col-
ored when ripe; the flesh 2 to 3 lines thick, translucent; the seed about five-
ninths as long as the fruit, conspicuously pointed, and dark chestnut brown in
color. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are bright yellow (not
orange), with stalks long and slender, sharply curved near the base, so that
the bunches hang down iar below the crown of foliage.

The Deglet Noor presents a combination of characteristics—fine flavor, sweet-
ness, attractive appearance, cleanliness, good keeping qualities—that can be
rivaled by no other variety that is widely grown. It requiresa high sum total
of temperature to bring it to perfect maturity; begins to ripen in quantity
toward the end of October, slower in coming into full bearing than most varie-
ties, the palms generally not giving a good crop until they are 10 years old,
producing largely only every second or third year.

15018. Deglet Sennaga.

A “soft”? date; fruit 37.5 to 40 mm. long, 17.5 mm. wide, oblong, somewhat
pointed at the apex, bright chestnut brown when ripe, surface shining, skin
much loosened and folded; flesh soft, dark colored; seed large, dark brown;
very sweet; flavor distinctive (suggesting burnt sugar) and rather agreeable,
but not very pronounced. It is said to keep well.

15014. Dokar. (Karly, male.)
15015. Dokar. (Medium, male. )
15016. Dokar. (Late, male.)
15017. Doonga, or Denanga.

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit a little over 14 inches long, six-tenths to
seven-tenths as wide, egg-shaped, broadest near the base, dull dark purplish
maroon when ripe; the flesh 13 to 2 lines thick, firm white, central portion
nearly as thick as the dark outer zone; seeds small and thick (only about one-
half as long as the fruit and about one-half as wide as long), narrowed at both
ends. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are light orange.

A dark-colored, rather small date, with moderately soft, dark-colored flesh
and with a clean, dry skin. It is very sweet and of a fine flavor, suggesting
that of Deglet Noor.

15018. Fteemy, or Ftimi.

A first-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 14 to 2 inches long, about one-half as wide,
oblong, slightly narrowed at both ends, dark purplish maroon when ripe, the
surface shining, the flesh soft and sirupy, about 2 lines thick, the seed about

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five-ninths as long as the fruit, slender. The foliage is luxuriant, and
numerous leaves are long, wide, and crowded with long, broad leaflets. In
color they are decidedly bluish, owing to the presence of a heavy, white bloom.
Altho inferior in flavor to the Deglet Noor this is unquestionably an excel- —
lent variety, greatly excelling the Deglet Noor in vigor, rapid growth, early —
. productiveness, and large yields. The oblong fruit, when ripe, is of fine red- —
dish purple color, very rich in flavor, extremely sweet, and so soft and sirupy —
as to melt in the mouth when fresh. It can not be eaten in great quantity, —
however, without cloying. It becomes very sticky and is therefore less satis-
factory as a dessert fruit than the Deglet Noor. This variety is considered
one of the most productive, giving a good crop every year. Isa late ripening —
variety, its fruit beginning to mature in quantity at the same time as the
Deglet Noor, about November 1. It ranks among the four most alkali-resistant
varieties.
15019. Gasby.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 1{ to a little over 2 inches long, about two-
fifths as wide, oblong, often conspicuously curved, very dark prune purple,
with a conspicuous bloom when ripe, the surface dull, the skin rather tough,
russet brown where loosened from the flesh; the flesh 1 line thick, dark col-
ored, remaining rather soft; the slender seed five-ninths to three-fifths as long
as the fruit, two-sevenths to one-third as wide as long, russet brown, often
curved. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are deep orange colored.

Ripens very early. A handsome, long, dark-colored, generally curved date.
Flavor is of the Lagoo type, rather attractive, suggesting that of raisins. It is
said to keep very well.

15020. Gash Haloo.

Fruit said to resemble Kenteeshy in color; described as sweeter and better
flavored than Gasby.

15021. (Guern-el-Rhezal.

Said to be a long, slender, curved date, with a stone unusually large and a
thin flesh.

15022. Goondy.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit about 1% inches long, about one-half as
wide, obovoid-oblong, keeping its shape fairly well when preserved, bay to
maroon colored when ripe; the flesh about 1} lines thick, dark colored,
remaining rather soft, the seed five-eighths as long as the fruit, about one-
third as wide as long. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are bright
orange colored. Said to ripen as early as September 15.
Sweet and agreeable, but not of pronounced flavor; of the Lagoo type.

15023. Holooa Bayda; also Halouaia.

A second-class ‘‘dry’’ date; fruit 14 to 14 inches long, about one-half as
wide, elliptical in outline, not conspicuously narrowed at the apex, widest near
the middle, dull purplish bay when ripe; the flesh 1 to 13 lines thick, becoming
very firm and dry; the seed about seven-tenths as long as the fruit and one-

; third to two-fifths as wide as long. The branches of the fruit clusters are pale
orange.

Much like the Lemsy, but the fruit is even smaller. It ripens rather early
and is generally eaten fresh, becoming hard and dry when preserved. ~

15024. Halouaia.

15025. Hamra, or Hamraia.
| A third-class ‘‘dry’’ date; fruit 1} to 2 inches long, about one-half as wide,

ovoid, tapering from near the base to the rounded apex, bright purplish maroon

whenripe; the flesh 1 to3 lines thick, becoming quite firm, the dark-colored outer

zone thicker than the white central portion; the seed two-thirds to four-fifths as

long as the fruit, generally about two-fifths as wide as long, sometimes with ~
‘ strongly developed winglike ridges on the sides. The stalks and branches of
the fruit clusters are orange colored. ; 3

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and surpasses it in brightness of color, but is decidedly inferior to it in flavor.
Ripens in the latter part of October and the beginning of November. Said to
keep well.

15026. Horra.

The name is also spelled ‘‘ Hourra,’’ ‘‘Harra,’’ and ‘‘ Herra.”’

A first-class ‘‘dry’’ date; fruit about 2 inches long, about one-half as wide,
ovate, narrowed from the base to the rounded apex, rather dull purplish
maroon when ripe, the flesh 2 to 23 lines thick, with its white central zone
much thicker than the dark outer portion, the seed usually about one-half as
long as the fruit. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are orange
yellow. The leaves are large, with very numerous slender leaflets.

The fruit is the largest and finest produced by any variety of the ‘“‘dry”’
class. The flesh becomes quite solid in the ripe fruit, but is never extremely
hard and dry. It has the characteristic nutty flavor of the dry dates, but is
much richer than most of them. It is at its best only when perfectly mature
ane is one of the best keeping varieties. A medium-early sort, ripening in

ctober.

15027. TIteema, or Ytima.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit slightly over 2 inches long, about one-
half as wide, widest at or near the middle, rounded at the base, somewhat
pointed and conspicuously unsymmetrical at apex, not keeping its shape well
when preserved, chestnut brown, with a slight purple tinge when ripe, the
surface shining, the flesh over 2 lines thick, extremely soft, the seed nearly
one-half as long as the fruit, about two-fifths as wide as long, chestnut colored.

A very handsome date, with sirupy, translucent flesh, extremely sweet,
rather insipid in flavor. Early ripening sort. Is eaten fresh.

15028. Karooy.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 13 inches long, about one-half as wide,
ovoid, narrowed from near the base to the rounded apex, keeping its shape
fairly well when preserved, bay colored when ripe; skin, where loose, olive
brown; the flesh about 13 lines thick, rather tough; the seed about fiye-eighths
as long as the fruit, about one-third as wide as long. The branchesand stalks
of the fruit clusters are orange colored.

- Flesh rather tough, moderately sweet, flavor agreeable, similar to that of
the ‘‘dry’’ dates.

15029. Kenta.

A first-class ‘‘dry’’ date, fruit 14 to 13 inches long, about one-half as wide,
narrowed from the middle or above it to the broad apex, dull bay colored
when ripe, much of the skin loosened in large blisters in the ripe fruit, the
flesh 13 to 2 lines thick, the seed four-sevenths to five-eighths as long as the
fruit, rounded at both ends, light brown.

The leaves of this variety are rather broad, with numerous long, narrow
leaflets. The light-orange stalks of the fruit clusters are stout and horizontal
or ascending, and so short that with the bunches they do not equal the leaf-
stalks. The clusters themselves are short, thick, and densely crowded with
fruit.

One of the most highly esteemed and widely grown of the dry dates found
in Tunis. The fruit is of medium size, the flesh rather thin, becoming quite
firm, altho not very dry. The surface is clean and dry even when the
fruit is quite ripe. It is not sirupy, altho pleasantly sweet, and can be eaten in
quantity without cloying. The flavor is very agreeable, wholesome, and of
the nutty quality characteristic of most dry dates. One of the best of the dry
dates in keeping quality. Is a comparatively early-ripening variety, maturing
about the middle of October and perhaps earlier. One of the two most pro-
ductive varieties, said to give an abundant crop every year. Said to be the
most salt-resistant variety in high-lying, well-drained land.

15030. Kenteeshy, or Kentichi.

A third-class “‘dry”’ variety; fruit about 13 inches long, slightly more than
one-half as wide, oblong or slightly obovoid; dull bay when ripe, the skin
remaining yellow; the flesh 1 to 23 lines thick, becoming hard and dry; the

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seed about two-thirds as long as the fruit, one-third to two-fifths as wide as
long, broad and rounded at both ends. The stalks and branches of the fruit
clusters are dull orange. The stalks are curved, forming nearly a semicircle,
but do not hang down below the foliage. otf:
Fruit is small, thin of flesh, and becomes hard and dry almost before it has —
lost its astringency. It ripens toward the end of October and beginning of ©
November. Moderately sweet and rather tasteless. Yields heavily, being
one of the most productive varieties found in Tunis, and is said to give a boat
crop every year. Reputed to be very alkali resistant. :

150381. Khadraya.

A “dry” date; fruit 35 to 40 mm. long, 17.5 mm. wide, oblong, narrowed
at the apex, bright orange before maturity, dull light brown when ripe; seed
large, light brown. Branches of fruit clusters bright orange. Very sweet,
with a pleasant flavor. Ripens in October.

15032. Khalt (?).

15033. Kihalt Boo Fagoos.

A *‘soft’? date; very similar to Boo Fagoos, 42.5 mm. long, 25 mm. wide,
generally more or less obovoid, maroon colored when ripe, skin much folded;
flesh very firm; seed large. Branches of fruit clusters light orange. +

Moderately sweet, with a fine flavor of the Horra type.

150384. Khalt Deglaowia.

A second-class date of the ‘‘soft’’ type; fruit 1% to 1} inches long, about:
one-half as wide, egg-shaped, narrowed from about the middle to the rounded
apex, keeping its shape well when preserved, dark maroon purple when ripe,
much of the skin loosened into soft blisters; the flesh about 2 lines thick, firm
yet tender; the seed about two-fifths as long as the fruit, about one-third as
wide as long, cinnamon brown. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters
are light yellow.

The fruit is rather small, with fairly thick, firm flesh. The fine flavor sug-
vests that of Deglet Noor, which it resembles also in the shape of the fruit and
the maize-yellow color of the branches of the clusters.

15085. K halt Gama.

‘Gama’? means wheat, and is said to refer to the color of the fruit.

15086. Khalt Hameed.

A third-class ‘*‘ soft’’ variety; fruit 14 inches long, about one-half as wide,
ellipsoidal, generally slightly narrowed at both ends, keeping its shape well
when preserved, bright maroon when ripe; the flesh 14 lines thick, rather firm,
not very sugary; the seed smooth, five-eighths as long as the fruit, about two-
fifths as wide as long, widest above the middle.

150387. Khalt Harraowia. .

A second-class ‘‘ soft’? date; fruit 1% to over 2 inches long, narrowed from
near the base to the somewhat pointed apex, keeping its shape well when pre-
served, dark-maroon purple when ripe; the flesh 2 to 3 lines thick, firm yet
tender, very sugary; the seed one-half to five-ninths as long as the fruit, about _
one-third as wide as long. The branches of the fruit clusters are orange col-
ored. The crown of foliage is well developed, the leaves large, and the leaflets
long and numerous. é

The large, handsome fruit somewhat resembles that of Horra, both in —
appearance and flayor. The flesh is copious, firm yet tender, and contains a
great deal of sugar.

150388. Khalt Kebeer.

A fine, large, reddish brown ‘‘soft’’ date, with small seed, preserving admir-
ably; flavor excellent.

15039. Khalt Kentaowia.

Occurs in the Jerid; apparently not uncommon at Tozer.
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15000 to 15210—Continued.

15040 K halt Mooashem.

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 13 to 1f inches long, about one-half as
wide, egg-shaped, narrowed from about the middle to the rounded apex, keep-
ing its shape perfectly when preserved; dark prune purple when ripe, the skin
mostly adhering very closely to the flesh, conspicuously marked with trans-
verse and longitudinal scars; the flesh about 2 lines thick, firm yet tender;
the seed about one-half as long as the fruit, nearly one- halt as wide as long,
broadest near the middle, hight “brow n, rough. The branches of the fruit clus-
ters are bright orange.

The excellent frait is characterized by its dark prune color, curiously
scarred skin, copious soft flesh, and very sweet, highly attractive flavor.
Apparently keeps perfectly.

15041. Kharooby, or Kharroubi.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit about 2 inches long, less than two-fifths as
wide, oblong, oiten somewhat wider near the apex than elsew here, between
bay and maroon colored when ripe, the surface shining; the skin conspicu-
ously loosened and remaining light vellow; the flesh 1 to 2 lines thiek, rather
soft and dark colored; the seed nearly three-fifths as long as the fruit, one-
third as wide as long, generally somewhat curved. The stalks and branches
of the fruit clusters are orange colored.

Flesh of the ripe fruit of the consistency of jelly, moderately sweet, agree-
able in flavor, resembling Lagoo. Said to preserve well. Ripens in October.

15042. Kseba, or (?) Kessebi.

A second-class ‘‘dry’’ variety; fruit about 13 inches long, two-thirds as
wide, ovoid or oblong-ovoid, widest below the middle, purplish maroon or
bay when ripe: the flesh 2 to 25 lines thick, firm but tender; the seed very
nearly two-thirds as long as the fruit, two-fifths as wide as long, russet brown.
The branches of the fruit clusters are deep orange. The foliage is character-
ized by having few spines and these are slender and weak.

The fruit, w “hich preserves well, is very sweet and well flavored, in the lat-
ter respect being intermediate between Horra and Lagoo. Its fruits ripen in
October.

15048. Lagoo.

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit nearly 2 inches long, four-ninths as wide,
oblong, tapering slightly to the apex, more or less curved, bay to ight maroon
colored when ripe, the surface somewhat shining; the flesh about 2 lines
thick, rather tough, dark colored; the seeds slender, three-fifths to two-thirds
as long as the fruit, two-sevenths to one-third as wide as long, russet brown,
its surface roughened with fine wrinkles. The stalks and branches of the fruit
clusters are orange colored, the crown of foliage is rather small, the leaves
short and rather thick, with long, rather wide leaflets.

One of the earliest kinds; said to ripen by the middle of September. The
fruit is of medium length, narrow, and dark colored when ripe. The flesh is
rather thin, but soft, very sweet, and of an agreeable, characteristic flavor,
somewhat resembling Rhars. It keeps well.

15044. Lemsy.

A second-class ‘‘dry”’ date; fruit 13 to 13 inches long, about one-half as
wide, elliptical in outline, net conspicuously narrowed toward the apex, often
slightly curved, dull purplish maroon when ripe; the flesh | to 2 lines thick,
becoming very firm and dry; the seed about two-thirds as long as the fruit,
generally one-third as wide as long. The branches of the fruit clusters are
orange colored.

Thisisa small, thin-fleshed dry date, sometimes preserved, but usually eaten
fresh and even before it is perfectly ripe, as the flesh soon becomes dry and
hard. It is deliciously sweet and has a fine flavor, tasting somewhat like
chestnuts. Said to mature at the end of August.

15045. Menakher.

A first-class date of the ‘‘soft’’ type; fruit 2 to 23 imehes long, about one-
half as wide, oblong, broad, and rounded at both ends, keeping its shape well
when preserved; brownish maroon when ripe; the flesh 2 to 23 lines thick;

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15000 to 15210—Continued.

the seed broad at both ends, about one-half as long as the fruit, one-half as”
wide as long, very rough. a

The leaves are long and broad, and rather stiff and heavy, crowded with
very numerous long leaflets, and their stalks are armed almost thruout their
iength with long, stout spines. The fruit clusters are short and dense, their
stalks bright yellow, rather short, stout, and only moderately curved, so that —
the bundles do not hang down below the leaves as in the Deglet Noor, but are
almost hidden by the foliage.

This produces fruit that is thought by many of the natives, and even by
some of the few Europeans who have tasted it, to surpass the Deglet Noor; is
at least equal in quality to the Deglet Noor, which it considerably resembles
in flavor. In size Menakher dates are 1} to nearly 2 times as large as those
of the Deglet Noor variety; in color they are generally darker. The seed, tho
thick, is short in proportion to the length of the fruit. It is very different in
appearance from that of the Deglet Noor. The thick, translucent flesh, altho
soft and sirupy, becomes firm when preserved, just as does that of the Deglet
Noor. If preserved with any care Menakher dates keep their shape admirably.
The skin does not become sticky but remains dry and clean, which is’a very
desirable property in a dessert fruit. An objectionable feature is the strong
development of the white, stringy core. This diminishes perceptibly, however,
in thoroly ripe fruit. The consensus of opinion is that in point of appearance,
cleanness of skin, keeping quality, and delicacy of flavor the Menakher dates
surpass the Deglet Noor, while the latter are superior in the crisper texture of
the flesh and small development of the stringy core, or “rag.’’

This variety ripens its fruits in the latter part of October. It is said to yield
little during the first few years after the offshoots are planted, but afterwards
surpasses the Deglet Noor in yield, one palm producing sometimes 220 pounds
of dates.

15046. Mokh Bi gris, or Moukh Begri.

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 14 to 14 inches long, about three-fourths
as wide, broadest at the base, and narrowed thence to the broad, rounded
apex, flattened on the sides, bright bay colored when ripe; the flesh very
soft, about 14 lines thick, rather dark colored, translucent; the seed light
brown, one-half to two-thirds as long as the fruit, about twice as long as wide,
rounded at both ends. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are light
orange.

The trees are said not to bear heavily. The dates are rather small and have
an unusual shape. The translucent flesh is very soft, but the fruit is said to
preserve well. It is very sweet and of delicious flavor, resembling and perhaps
equaling the Deglet Noor. Fruit ripens in the latter part of October.

15047. Okht Ammary.

Said to resemble Ammary, but to be larger. Reported to ripen at the end
of September and not to keep well.

15048. Okht Fleemy. (French, Oukht Ftimi.)

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 2 to 2} inches long, about two-fifths as
wide, oblong, straight, somewhat pointed at the apex, deep purplish maroon
when ripe, the surface shining; the flesh 25 to 3 lines thick, soft; the seed
slender, about one-balf as Jong as the fruit, only two-sevenths as wide as long;
dark brown. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are rich orange.
The many fruit clusters are short-stalked and almost hidden by the foliage.

The very handsome fruit is longer and more slender than that of Fteemy,
and is often brighter colored, but is otherwise very similar. In regard to
flavor, no difference could be detected. Altho very soft and sirupy, the fruits
preserve well. Okht Fteemy palms give a good crop every year and are very
productive. These dates are not generally ripe before November. Among
the most alkali-resistant varieties.

15049. Remia.

A third-class ‘‘dry’’ date; fruit 13 to 13 inches long, about one-half as
wide, oblong, somewhat pointed at the apex, generally distinctly constricted
a little above the base, dark maroon colored when ripe; the flesh about 1
line thick, rather tough; the seed one-half to two-thirds as long as the fruit,

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15000 to 15210—Continued.

a little less than one-half as wide as long. The stalks and branches of the
fruit clusters are bright orange.

Flesh firm, moderately sweet, with an agreeable flavor resembling that of
Thaby. Said to ripen early.

15050. Rhars. (Sometimes known as Rhars (or Ghars or Cheress) Mettigui. )

A second-class tho well-known date of the ‘‘soft’’ type; fruit 13 to over 2
inches long, two-fifths to four-ninths as wide, oblong or inversely egg-shaped,
bay colored when ripe, its surface somewhat shining; the flesh 2 to 4 lines
thick, very soft; the slender seed five-eighths to three-filths as long as the
fruit, two-sevenths to one-third as wide as long, broad and rounded at both
ends. Theripe fruit does not keep its shape well when preserved. Thestalks
and branches of the fruit clusters are bright orange. The trunk is stout and
the foliage luxuriant, numerous long leaves being crowded with long, broad
leaflets.

One of the earliest. Said to begin to ripen as early as the end of July. The
fruit is large, bay colored when ripe, with copious soft, sirupy, translucent
flesh, very sweet and rich-flavored. Not one of the best-keeping sorts.

15051. Sba Aroossa.

Said to be rare and of fairly good quality. Reported to bea long, slender
date, ripening in October and not keeping well.

15052. Sayba Boo Dra.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 2 to over 25 inches long, about three-
sevenths as wide, oblong, somewhat pointed at the apex, usually curved;
prune purple when ripe; the surface rather dull; the flesh 3 and 33 lines thick,
rather firm; the slender seed about one-half as long as the fruit and two-sevenths
to one-third as wide as long. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters
are bright orange colored.

The largest of the Tunisian varieties. Flesh thick, rather tough. Flavor
agreeable, suggesting Boo Fagoos. Ripens about the end of October.

15053. Tafazween. (Also Tafazaouine, or Tafezoween. )

A first-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 2 to 2} inches long, about two-fifths as wide,
oblong, tapering slightly from base to apex, bright bay colored when ripe; the
skin conspicuously marked with short linear scars; the flesh 13 to 2 lines thick;
the slender seed about three-fifths as long as the fruit.

The handsome fruit is easily recognized by its long, narrow shape, bright-
bay color, and curiously marked skin. It is said to ripen in October. The
flesh is soft and translucent, like that of the Deglet Noor. It is very sweet,
and of excellent flavor.

15054. Tantaboosht, or Tantaboucht.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit nearly spherical, usually somewhat wider
than long, 1 to 13 inches in greatest diameter, usually widest above the
middle, slightly deprest at apex, not keeping its shape well when preserved,
very dark brown purple (almost black) when ripe; the flesh 3 to 5 lines thick,
very soft and dark colored; the large seed two-thirds to four-fifths as long as
the fruit, one-half to. two-thirds as wide as long; smooth. The stalks and
branches of the fruit clusters are deep orange colored.

A date remarkable for its round shape and very soft, almost black flesh.
Flavor peculiar and characteristic, even perfectly ripe fruit retaining a certain
amount of astringency.

15055. Tenaseen. (French ofthography, Tanessin, or Tenassine. )

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 13 to 1{ inches long, about one-half as
wide, oblong, not keeping its shape well when preserved, black when ripe; the
flesh very soft, nearly black; the seed five-ninths to five-eighths as long as the
fruit, about one-third as wide as long, rather dark brown.

The flavor of the very sweet, soft, dark-colored flesh suggests Tozer Zaid
Safra, but is more agreeable. Is said to ripen in October.

15056. Thaby, or Dzhabi.
A second-class ‘‘dry’’ variety; fruit 13 inches long or slightly longer, about
one-half as wide; oblong, often slightly constricted a little above the base, some-

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what pointed at apex; bright reddish brown w Ben ripe; the flesh 1 to 141
thick, rather tough, the dark-colored outer zone apparently much thicker
the white inner ‘portion. Seed about three-fifths as long as the fruit, ra
slender. The stalks and branches of the fruit clusters are rich orange colo
It is one of the handsomest of the ‘“‘dry”’ dates, and one of the most attractive
when preserved, keeping perfectly its shape and its beautiful, warm reddish
brown color. It has an agreeable, wholesome flavor, and can be eaten in
quantity without cloying. It matures in October.

15057. Towadant.

Fruit said to be very large and long, yellow, and of good flavor, ripening at
the same time as Fteemy and keeping well.

15058. Tozer Zaid Khala.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ variety; fruit 14 to 1} inches long, three-fifths to two-
thirds as wide; obovoid or oblong, broad and rounded at apex, not keepin its
shape well when preserved; black when ripe; the flesh about 2 lines thick,
very soft and sirupy, nearly black; the secd about two-fifths as long as the

fruit, about two- fifths as wide as long; dark brown. ie

Less common than Tozer Zaid Satra, which it very closely resembles in
appearance and flayor.
15059. Tozer Zaid Safra.

A third-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 14 to 14 inches long, generally four-sevenths to
two-thirds but sometimes only one-half as wide 9s long; oblong or oblong egg-
shaped, widest near the middle, broad and rounded at the apex, not keeping its
shape well when preserve “dl; the flesh 14 lines thick, extremely soft and sirupy3
nearly black; the relatively large seed about one-half as long as the fruit, two-
fifths to one-half as wide as long, light brown.

Flavor characteristic, much appreciated by the natives. Generally eaten
fresh, but sometimes preserved forashort time. Yields heavily. Fruitripens —
in the latter part of October. Said to be one of the four salt-resistant varieties.

15060. Tronja, or Troundja.

A first-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit perfectly round, or nearly so, 14 to nearly 2
inches in greatest diameter; maroon to prune purple when ripe; the flesh 4 to
5 lines thick, very sugary yet firm; the seed very thick, six-tenths to seven-
tenths as long as the fruit and about three-fifths as long as wide; much fur:
rowed. The foliage is dense, the leaves wide, crowded with leaflets, and droop-
ing gracefully at the ends.

The fruit, which ripens in October, is remarkable for its large size, the thick-
ness of its flesh, and its globular shape. The short, very thick seed is also
characteristic. The flesh is very firm and even somewhat tough, extremely
sweet and very rich flavored, the flavor suggesting that of the Fteemy.
Tronja dates can not be eaten in large quantities, as their richness soon cloys,
but as a dessert fruit they are very promising.

15061. Zrai.
Fruit said to resemble Deglet Noor in color.
15062. Zekry.

A second-class ‘‘soft’’ date; fruit 1} to near 13 inches long, about one-half
as wide, obovoid, keeping its shape fairly well when preserved, bay to maroon
when ripe; the flesh about 1} lines thick, moderately soft; the seed about
four-sevenths as long as the fruit, about two-fifths as wide as long. The stalks
and branches of the fruit clusters are orange colored.

When perfectly ripe the flesh, altho rather thin, is soft and very sweet.
The flavor is characteristic, suggesting both chestnuts and persummons. Said
to yield heavily.
15063. Menakher (?).
15064. Menakher (?)
15065 to 15210.

One hundred and forty-six unidentified palms of Mr. Kearney’s shipment,
which were planted in the Date Garden at Mecca, Cal.

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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. _ 198

15211. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Winters, Cal. Received thru Prof. A. V. Stubenrauch in the spring of
1904. A large male date palm.

15212. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Pomona, Cal. Secured by Prof. A. V. Stubenrauch, from the substation
at Pomona, Cal., and transplanted to the Date Garden at Mecca, Cal., in 1904
and 1905.

15213 to 15224. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Siwah Oasis, Egypt. Received thru Mr. H. I. Rankin, Fayum, Egypt,
March 23, 1905, in New York.

A collection of date suckers secured by Mr. Rankin, who made a trip to the oasis
of Siwah in February, 1905, to get them. The Arab names are those secured by Mr.
Rankin.

213. Gazaley. 15217. Kayby.
15214. Frahee. 15218. <Azawy, or Widy.
15215. Saydy. 15219. Male palms.
15216. Roghm Gazal. 15220. Saydy.

“‘Dried dates from the Oasis of Siwah. According to Cailliaud they are the
third in quality of the Siwah dates. While fresh these are packed in baskets
to be exported and sold in Egypt.”’ ( Rankin.)

15221 to 15224. (Numbers assigned to four palms of this shipment whith
arrived without labels. )

15225 to 15313. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Bassorah, Arabia. Received thru Mr. H. P. Chalk, American consular
agent, Bassorah, June 7, 1905.

A collection of 209 date suckers purchased from the Arabs by Mr. Chalk in
Bassorah. The Arab names are those sent in by Mr. Chalk.

15225. Bery. 15228. Sayer.
15226. Helawy. 15229. Gunamy.
15227. Hevezy. 15230. Khedrwy.
15231 to 15313. (Numbers assigned to 83 palms which lost their labels in
transit.
15314. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. : Date.
Be eels, France. Received thru Champagne Brothers (Limited), August

Deglet Noor. ‘Seed.

15315 to 15332.

From Tokyo, Japan. Received thru J. Ikeda & Co., seed growers, Waseda,
August 14, 1905.

15315 to 153820. Brassica RAPA. Turnip.
153815. Shogoin. 15318. Naga-Kabu.
15316. Tennoji. 15319. Hino.

15317. Omi-Kabu. 15320. Kokabu.

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194 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ad >
15315 to 15332 Continued. ‘
15321 to 15332. Rapuanus sp. dish.
15821. Nerima Marushiri. 153827. Tokkuri. oS
15322. Nerima Shirihoso. 15328. Shogoin. S
15323. Nerima Chiunaga 15329. Karly Sakurashi-—
Marushiri. ma. 2
15324. Miyashige. 15330. Moriguchi.
15325. Jloryo. 153831. Aurama.
15326. ee Early Ku- 15332. Late Sakurashima.
mien. ‘

15333 to 15371.

From Pretoria, Transvaal.
agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.

August 14, 1905.

Forage grasses.

15333.
15334.
15335.
a 153369
15337.
15338.

15339.
15340.

15341.
15342.
15343.
15344.

15345.
15346.
15347.
15348.
15349.
15350.

ture of + 18° F.

The numbers in parentheses are those assigned by Profes@Davy.
15351.
15352.
15353.
15354.
15355.
15356.
15357.
15358.

(Natal redtop.) From

Natal. (291/05)

AristTipA sp. From Na-
tal. (288/05)

(Native grass.) From

Natal. (305/05)
(Natal fedtop.) From
Natal. (289/05)

CHLORIS VIRGATA. From
Natal. (290/05)

ISRAGROSTIS sp.
Natal. (289/05)
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(Native grass.) (292/05)

From

CHLORIS VIRGATA ELE-
GANS (?). (233/05)

SETARIA sp. (300/05)

IE RAGROSTIS sp. (295/05)

(Native grass.) (386/05)

SETARIA AUREA. From

Natal. (299/05)
(Native grass.) (297/05)
(Native grass.) (389/05)
(Native grass.) (423/05)
(Native grass.) (520/05)
(Native grass.) (306/05)
(Native grass.) (471/05)

Presented by Prof. J.

15359.
15360.
15361.
15362.
15363.
15364.

15365.
15366.

15367.
15368.
15369.

15370.
15371.

‘*Several of the species of Setaria and Eragrostis are valuable forage grasses. Setaria
sulcata (S. P. I. No. 15366) is one of our best forage grasses, but requires a warm climate.
It will stand some frost, however, as the roots have not been killed with a tempera-—
Setaria aurea (S. P. I. No. 15344) is a valuable hay grass.

Burtt Davy, government

Received

(Native grass.) (467/05)
(Native grass.) (469/05)
(Native grass.) (298/05)
(Native grass.) (464/05)
Croris sp. (403/05)
(Native grass.) (472/05)
(Native grass.) (466/05)

ERraAGRostTIsS sp. From
Natal. (289/05)

EraGRostissp. (390/05)
(Native grass.) (429/05)
(Native grass.) (396/05)
PasPpaLumM sp. (2384/05)
(Native grass.) (232/05)

SRAGROSTIS CURVULA
VALIDA. (307/05)

(Native grass.) (425/05)

SETARIA SULCATA. From
Natal. (312/05)

(Native grass.) (388/05)
(Native grass.) (387/05)

(Native grass.) From
Natal. (315/05)

(Native grass.) (808/05)
(Native grass.) (296/05)

Bekele

No. 15340 and 8. P. I, No. 15337, forms of Chloris virgata, tho annual, are of great 2

value here, making an excellent and sweet hay.

This grass ought to be tried in Ari-

zona, New Mexico, and soutbern California, and I am sending seed to the Arizona —

and California stations.”’

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15372. CoLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTUM. Taro.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. H. C. Henricksen, Agricultural
Experiment Station, August 15, 1905.

‘“This is one of the 40(?) varieties of taro cultivated in Hawaii. Roots of this
variety, called Japanese, were sent from the Hawaiian Experiment Station to the
Porto Rico Experiment Station in 1903. It does not compare favorably in Porto
Rico with the Trinidad taro of the same type.”’ (Barrett. )

15373. CoLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTUM. Taro.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. H. C. Henricksen, Agricultural
Experiment Station, August 15, 1905.

““This variety is known as the Royal taro in Hawaii. It is one of the few true
taros having purplish roots. The Porto Rico Experiment Station received this
variety in 1903 from the Hawaiian E xperiment Station, but it did not grow satisfac-
torily in the testing plats at Mayaguez, P. R.’’ (Barrett. )

15374. ARRACACIA ESCULENTA. Apio.
From Ponce, P. R.. Received thru Mr. J. W. van Leenhoff, August 15, 1905.

“*Tho this plant isnot cultivated in Porto Rico so widely as in Venezuela, it always
sells for a good price in the local market. It grows better in elevated districts, pre-
ferring a cool, moist situation. Partial shade seems to be beneficial at low elevations.
It should be treated like carrots.’’ ( Barrett.)

15375. Pyruws sp. Pear.
irom Shanghai, China. Received thru Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, August 16, 1905.

15376. RuBUS sp. Raspberry.
From Shanghai, China. Received thru Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, August 16, 1905.

“A berry growing wild on the mountains about 150 miles southwest of Shanghai.
The fruit isa little lar ger than the red raspberry which grows in New England, and
has not quite so strong a raspberry flavor.”’ (Farnham. i

15377 to 15422.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received from Mr. H. C. Henricksen, of the Porto Rico
Experiment Station, thru O. W. Barrett, August 15, 1905.

These varieties comprise a large part of the collection made by Mr. O. W. Barrett
while botanist of that station.

153877. XNANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Guayamera Verde. ‘‘A dwarf yautia with pink tubers of first quality; not
widely cultivated.”’ (Barrett. )

15378. CaLaDIUM sp.

Brava. ‘‘A weed in fields. Leaves have a coppery luster. The grated
yellow corm is used to kill maggots in sores on cattle.”’ (Barrett. )

15379. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Orqueta. .‘‘A small yautia with whitish petioles and pale leaves; the tuber
is hard, yellow, and of second quality; cultivated in but few districts in Porto
Rico.’’ (Barrett. )

15380. XANTHOSOMA sp. - Yautia.

““A yautia received from the Botanic Gardens, Aburi, Gold Coast, West
Africa; it is apparently identical with one of the Jamaican varieties and was
very probably introduced into Africa from the West Indies.”’ (Barrett. )

15381. CoLocasta sp. Taro.

Malanga 2. ‘‘Presented to the Porto Rico Experiment Station by Mr. E,
André, of Trinidad.”’ (Barrett. )

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196 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ial
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15382. CoLocasia sp. ab

Malanga. ‘‘ Presentéd to the Porto Rico Experiment Station by Mr. E. 4
of Trinidad.’’ ( Barrett.)
15383. XNanTHosoMA sp. ; Yautia.

“4 yautia received from Trinidad, where it is known as the Jamaica Tanier;
this variety, however, was not received in the collection from Jamaica.” —
( Barrett.) ~ ie
15384. XNANrHosoMA sp. Yautia. —

“A semicultivated yautia sent from Guatemala by Mr. O. F. Cook; it appears —
distinct from any other known sort, but of little value as a crop.”’? (Barrett. )
15385. NANriHosoma sp. Wee

A

Martinica. “*A first-class yautia widely cultivated in Porto Rico, tho not
observed in collections from other West India islands. It has the petioles 4
blotched with rose, maroon, and cream, and the blades are dark green; the —
smallish tubers are oblong, yellow, and of a firm texture when cooked. Called
Quintal and Huevo in some localities.’? (Barrett. )

15386. NANTIHOSOMA sp. Yautia. —
A first-class yautia obtained in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1903 by Mr. O. W.
sarrett. ‘‘It attains a height of 5 feet and the largest tubers weigh from 1 to 2
pounds. This isa form of No, 15417 of Porto Rico, Trinidad, Belize, and Cuba; _
it may be considered the best of all known yautias.”’ (Barrett. )
15387. XNANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
Amarilla. ‘‘A common yautia in Porto Rico, prized for its drought-resisting
and keeping qualities and highly nutritious yellow tubers; itis a small variety —
and very liable to fungous attacks.’’ ( Barrett.) y

15388. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
Gengibrila, ‘A second-class yautia from the Arecibo district of Porto Rico; —

the long, slender, pinkish tubers are of fair quality; it is one of the varieties
of the peculiar flat-leaved Manola type.’ (Barrett. )
15389. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Luquillo. “A yautia probably identical with No. 15417; cultivated at Cidra, —
P. BR.” (Barrett. )
15390. XAnrHOMOSA sp. Yautia.

Islena. ‘*A second-class yautia, not well known; it resembles No. 15388, but —
has short tubers and a different stooling habit. No. 32 of the Porto Rico Sta-
tion’s collection.’’ ( Barrett.)
15391. XNANrHOSOMA sp. + Wentia:

Malanga Amarilla. ‘‘A yautia received from the Cuban Agricultural Experi-
ment Station; No. 5206 of said station’s plant list.”” (Barrett. )
15392. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Vino. ‘‘A dwarf yautia, widely cultivated in Porto Rico; the pink or pur-
plish tubers are of excellent quality for table use but are not produced in suf-
ficient quantity to be found on the market.’’ ( Barrett.)

15393. XanrHosoma (?) sp. Yautia. |

Cimarrona. ‘‘An apparently undescribed species growing in ravines in Porto "
Rico; it flowers, but probably does not produce seed. The grated corms are
used to kill maggots in sores on cattle or horses. (See No. 15378).”’ ( Barrett.)

15394. XanrHomosa sp. Yautia..

Guayamera Colorada, ‘‘A common first-class yautia, apparently peculiar to ae
Porto Rico; the mauve or purplish petioles and Jeaf veins distinguish this sort
from all others except No. 15404. The elongated pink tubers are of good size —
and excellent quality. The leaves attain 6 feet in good soil.” (Barrett.)

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15377 to 15422—Continued.
15395. Co.Locasia sp. Taro.

Dasheen. A species of Colocasia, probably undescribed; brought from Trini-
dad in 1903 by Mr. O. W. Barrett. ‘‘This proves a most promising economic,
since the tubersare ripened in six to nine months; itcan begrown on avariety -
of soils; the yield in good soil is from 2 to 4 pounds to the hill. It resembles
Nos. 15372 and 15373 in producing true tubers like a yautia instead of a large
rhizome like a true taro.’’ (Barrett. )

15396. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia. /
White Eddoe. ‘‘Sent by Mr. E. André, Port of Spain, Trinidad.’’ (Barrett. )
15397. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

“An excellent yautia sent by the Jamaica Department of Agriculture. (No.
2, Jamaica.)”’ (Barrett. )
15398. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Amarilla. ‘‘A small Cuban yautia sent by the Estacidn Central Agronémica,
Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Probably identical with No. 15387, but perhaps
more resistant to fungous attacks.’’ (Barrett. ) /

15399. XaAnvTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Guagui. ‘‘A yautia sent by the Estacion Central Agronémica, Santiago de
g yi ) g ) g
Jas Vagas, Cuba.’’ (Barrett. )

15400. XaAwnTHosoMa sp. ' Yautia.

‘*A yautia identical [?] with No.15394, but purchased from Reasoner Brothers,
Oneco, Fla., as Alocasia bataviensis.’’ (Barrett. )

15401. XNANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

‘“A yautia purchased from Reasoner Brothers, Oneco, Fla., as Alocasia mar- |
shalli. It yields a good-sized, edible tuber of the ‘ Rolliza’ type.’’ (Barrett. ) Cy

15402. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Malanga Blanco. ‘‘A yautia received fromthe Estacion Central Agrondémica,
Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba.”’ (Barrett. ) i
15408. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia. |

‘“‘A fine yautia received thru the Jamaica Department of Agriculture.
(No. 4, Jamaica. )’’ ( Barrett. )

15404. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia. |

Prieta. ‘‘A first-class yautia resembling No. 15394 as regards leaf coloring,
but the tubers are orange yellow; a highly prized table variety, but not very
productive.’ (Barrett. )

15405. XaANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Manola, or Roltiza Ancha. ‘‘A flat-leafed yautia not well known; the tuber
is firm and yellow, but rather small.” (Barrett. )

15406. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

‘“An excellent variety received from the Jamaica Department of Agriculture.
(No. 5, Jamaica.) (Barrett. ) |

15407. XaNTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
Punzera. ‘‘ Probably identical with No. 15392.’’ (Barrett. )

15408. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Dominica. ‘‘A very choice variety of the Amarilla type, grown on the
north side of Porto Rico; the tuber is in some respects the finest flavored and
richest of all yautias.’’ (Barrett. )

15409.- XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

‘CA first-class yautia received from the Jamaica Department of Agriculture.
(No. 1, Jamaica.)’’ (Barrett.)

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198 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

15337 to 15422—Continued. .
15410. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia. —

Tslena de Ponee. ‘* A strong-growing yautia resembling No. 15392, but of two
to three times thesize. The tuber is of good flavor, pink, and is produced in fair
quantity. Overstooling seems to be the principal fault of this variety.’ —
( Barrett. )

15411. - XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia. —

Ysleia. ‘* Received from the Estacion Central Agronémica, Santiago de las
Vegas, Cuba. (No. 5207 of the Cuba station’s list.)’’ (Barrett. )

15412. XNANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Belembe. ‘*A wild or semicultivated yautia, probably Nanthosoma hastifo-
lium. The young leaves of this species are preferred by the natives of Porto
Rico for use (boiled) as aspinach. This plant flowers freely; it produces no
tubers; height, 18 feet 2inches.’’ ( Barrett.)

15418. ALOCASIA MACRORHIZA.

‘This is semicultivated in some districts as a pig food; the large rhizomes
are boiled to destroy the rhaphides.’’ ( Barrett.)

15414. XaANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Palma, “The largest of known Xanthosomas, tho of no great importance
horticulturally. Urban considers this Y. violaceum, but that species is usually
considered as comprized by the purple-leaved forms, like Nos. 15394 and
15404. The nearly tuberless rhizome attains a length of 1 to 3 feet and a
diameter of 3 to 6 inches. It is used for feeding pigs and poultry when
boiled.’’ ( Barrelt.)

15415. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
‘A fine yautia, received from the Jamaica Department of Agriculture. (No.

6, Jamaica. )’’ ( Barrett. )

15416. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
Quintal. ‘*Probably identical with No. 15385. Named from its believed

ability to produce 100 pounds of tubers per plant when very heavily fertilized.

The rhizome is frequently eaten, tho not of so delicate a flavor and texture as
the tubers.’”’ ( Barrett.)

15417. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

Rolliza. ‘*This is the best variety native to Porto Rico. It may be grown
on a variety of soils. The yield is 2 to 4 pounds per hill. The tubers are of
large size, white, mealy, and smooth. The rhizome is also eaten. This is
undoubtedly Nanthosoma sagittifolium Schott. It oceurs in Belize, Trinidad,
and Cuba. <A very similar form produces larger (?) tubers in Venezuela.”’
( Barrett. )

15418. .XNANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

‘*A choice yautia, received from the Jamaica Department of Agriculture.
(No. 3, Jamaica.)’’ ( Barrett.)

15419. XNANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
Blanca. ‘*A second-class yautia, resembling No. 15417, but not so produc-
tive nor so early. The rhizome is poisonous, because of its content of caleium

oxalate rhaphides. The tubers are more slender and rougher than those of
the Rolliza, No. 15417.’ (Barrett. )

15420. Xanrnosoma sp. _ Yautia.
‘*A yautia from Belize, probably identical with No. 15417.” ( Barrett.)

15421. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
**4 yautia introduced into Porto Rico from Trinidad by the writer in 1903.
It is very similar to No. 15417, but the tubers appear to vary slightly from
yellowish white to pinkish white instead of being of the even white of
folliza.”’ (Barrett. )
15422. NXanrHosoma sp. Yautia.
Red Eddoe. Presented by Mr. E. André, Port of Spain, Trinidad. (Barrett.)
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15423. NARCISSUS PSEUDO-NARCISSUS. Daffodil.

From Santa Cruz, Cal. Received thru Mr. E. Leedham, of the Leedham Bulb
Company, August 16, 1905.

15424. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Lucknow, India. Received thru Mr. Robert Anderson, Lansdowne, Pa.,
August 21, 1905.

Bombay (?).

15425 to 15427.

From Bellingham, Wash. Received thru Mr. H. E. Juenemann, of this Depart-
ment, August 21, 1905.

15425. Rosa sp. 15427. RusBus SPECTABILIS.
15426. Rosa sp.

15428 and 15429. VIcIA FABA. Horse bean.
From Naples, Italy. Received thru Dammann & Co., August 18, 1905.
15428. Vesce feverole des Champs. 15429. Vesce feverole petite.

15430 to 15445.
From Bellingham, Wash. Received thru Mr. J. W. M. Smith, August 22, 1905.
15430 to 154384. Hyacinruus 15441 and 15442. Crocus sp.

ae 15448 to 15445. Tuurea sp.
15435 to15440. Narcissus spp.

15446 to 15458.
From Clearbrook, Wash. Received thru Mr. George Gibbs, August 21, 1905.
15446 to 15456. Narcissus spp. 15457 and 15458. Hyacinrnus
sp.
15459. NARCISSUS TAZETTA ALBA.

. From Alameda, Cal. Received thru Mr. George Rosmarin, Encinal Nursery,
August 22, 1905.

15460 to 15474. Mexican plants.
From City of Mexico, Mexico. Received from Dr. J. N. Rose, August 25, 1905.
The numbers in parentheses are those of Doctor Rose’s notes, which give the
exact localities where the various plants were secured.

15460. (No. 1178/05.) 15468. (No. 1187/05.)
15461. (No. 1179/05.) 15469. (No. 1188/05.)
15462. (No. 1180/05.) 15470. (No. 1189/05.)
15463. (No. 1182/05.) 15471. (No. 1190/05. )
15464. (No. 1183/05.) 15472. (No. 1194/05.)
15465. (No. 1184/05.) 15473. (No. 1202/05.)
15466. (No. 1185/05.) 15474. (No. 1205/05.)

15467. (No. 1186/05.)

15475 to 15477.

From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., August 26, 1905.

15475. CARAGANA ARBORESCENS. Siberian pea tree.
15476 and 15477. TriroLium INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.
15476. Extra Early Red. 15477. Early White.

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200 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

15478. LiniuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMEUM. Easter lily.

Seed grown in the Department greenhouse by Mr. G. W. Oliver. Numbered Sep- .
tember 2, 1905.

“

15479. LiLiuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMEUM GIGANTEUM. Lily.

Seed grown in the Department greenhouse by Mr. G. W. Oliver. Numbered Sep-—
tember 2, 1905.

15480 to 15583. OryZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Tanga, German East Africa. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Zimmermann, of
the Kaiserliche Biologische Landwirtschatftliche Institut, Amani, in the spring
of 1905.

A collection of native rice varieties. The notes are those given by Doctor Zim-
mermann.
15480.
From Pangani, in the hills, 700 meters high.
15481.

Plant from January to March. Grown in Pangani, Mgera, northerly; 1,000
meters high; river valley of the Luhisgura (?).
15482.

From Pangani, Mohomorra, northward of Useguha Mountains; 400 meters
high.
15483.

From Pangani Buguru, west of Useguha; altitude 600 meters; river valley
of Msangazi.

15484.

From Pangani Bondei; altitude 300 meters.
15485. PBusanga mixt with Awindimbha.

Glumes of Busanga are brown yellow; of Awindimba, gray white. Kernel
of Busarga is white; of Kwindimba, brown. From Lindi.
15486. Kwindimba.

From Lindi.

15487. Namaria.

From Lindi. Mixt with Kwindimba, Glumes brown; strong thick awn;

kernel white with a reddish tinge.
15488. Mkemeuri.

From Lindi. Slender awn, white kernel. Glumes yellow gold.
15489. Mpnngarra.

From Lindi. Glumes lighter than Namaria and Mkemzuri. Kernel white
and large. Nos. 15485 to 15489 can be distinguished in cooking by specific
odors. No one variety of soil is suitable for all conditions. In the valleys
they are planted on moist or on sandy soils. In the high altitudes they are
sown upon newly cleared land, but are uncertain and are dependent upon the
rainfall.

15490. Nondo.
From Tanga district. Likes water.
15491. Sifala.

From Tanga district. Requires much water.

15492. Nezurinwendo. :

From Tanga district. Requires much water.

15493. Sona.
From Tanga district. Requires much water.
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 201

15480 to 15583— Continued.

15494. Ruwi.
From Tanga district. Requires much water.
15495. Mngoja.
From Tanga district. Likes water.
15496. Gundimba.
From Mikindani.
15497. Sungala.

From Mikindani. Plant during December or January in black moist soil
in valleys.

15498. Ralimalia.

From Matumbi Mariwe, in the district of Kilwa. Plant in heavy soil, giving
much water and little sun. Matures in four and a half months after sowing.

15499. Bungala.

. From Matumbi Mariwe, in the district of Kilwa. Plant in black soil, with
much water and little sun. Matures in five months after sowing.

15500. Seina.

From Matumbi, near Mohora, in the district of Kilwa. Plant in black soil,
with plenty of water and little sun. Matures in five and a half months after
sowing.

15501. Majeya Konoa.

From Matumbi, near Kiswere, district of Kilwa. Requires good soil, much
sun, and little water. Matures in three months.

15502. Gundimba.

From Matumbi, near Kiswere, district of Kilwa. Requires good soil, much
sun, little water. Matures in three months.

15508. Shindano.

From Matumbi, near Kiswere, district of Kilwa. Requires good soil, much
sun, little water. Matures in three months.

15504. Ambari.

From Tanga district. Likes water.
15505. Mkarafun.

From Tanga district. Likes water.
15506. Mbenga Nonda.

From Tanga district. Likes water.
15507. Guniya.

From Tanga district. Likes water.
15508. Mounja Uniko.

From Tanga district. Likes water.
15509... Mchusi.

From Tengra, near Saadani.

15510. Majeya Fundi.

From Tengra, near Saadani.

15511. Majeya Fundi.

From Tengra, near Saadani.

15512. Kijegi.

From Tengra, near Saadani.

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Plant in November in sandy loam.

Plant in November in sandy loam.

Plant in November in sandy loam.

Plant in November in sandy loam.

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15480 to 15583-—-Continued.
15513 to 15545.
(No data. )
15546.
Plant in wet soil. Grows after rainy season.
15547. |
Inferior quality. Requires wet soil. Grows after the rainy
15548. Bungala. ‘es
Grown after rainy season in moist soil. ‘
15549. Kilimali, Akilimali, Halanaria, Tandika, Nyanga

Grown on lowlands, and with much rain will grow ‘on the hills
Mohora district, Rufiji.

15550. Sena Kilbwali.

Hill-land rice from Mohora district, Rufiji.
15551. Sefala Bokianka Mbwego.

Hill-land rice from Mohora district, Rufiji. J
15552. Kapora Najiza Kunywa Zarakupata Mpungamusnaiee

Hill-land rice from Mohora district, Rufiji.
15553. Bungala.
From Mohora district, Rufiji. Lowlands.
15554. Kaneno Kanenwa.
From Mohora district, Rufiji. Hills and dry lowlands.
15555. 9 Nugengia.
From Mohora district, Rufiji. Lowlands, without irrigation,
15556. Kijicho. :
From Mohora district, Rufiji; lowlands or hills.
15557. Nuyenyenyati.
Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
15558. Schindano.
Wet lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
15559. Harula.
Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
15560. Kibaba Rupie.
Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
15561. MWhweke.
Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
15562. Manjano. se
_ Hills and lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji. fs ie
15563. Kensi.
Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
~15564. Swala.
Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji.
15565. Kuku.

Lowlands, Mohora district, Rufiji,
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMEER, 1905. 208

15480 to 15583—Continued.

15566. Nogohe.

Hills and lowlands. Becomes vigorous. Often planted at the edge of the
field.
15567. Borakupata.

From Morogoro. Opening of the rainy season is sown in damp soil.
15568. Meli.

From Morogoro. Plant at the commencement of the rainy season in moist
lowlands or marshy places.
15569. Malula and Marura.

From Morogoro. Plant at the commencement of the rainy season in moist
lowlands or marshy ground. F

15570. Sena.

From Morogoro. Plant in moist ground at the commencement of the rainy
season.
15571... Rufiji.

From Mahenge. Plant in rainy season in heavy, black, wet soil. From five
to six months to mature.
15572. Rigubaza.

From Mahenge. Plant in rainy season in heavy, moist, black soil. Matures
in five to six months.
15573 to 15583.

From Mahenge. Mature in five to six months. Plant in rainy season in
heavy, moist, black soil.

15573. Sena. 15579. Ngumbo.
15574. Schindano. 15580. Satari.
15575. Halimaria. 15581. Funga.
15576. Kapemba. 15582. Kingano.
15577. Kafinda. 15583. Miknambe.

15578. Kikalati.

15584. LiniuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMEUM GIGANTEUM. Lily.

Seedlings raised in the Department of Agriculture greenhouses. Numbered
September 1, 1905.

15585 to 15593. NakcISSUS sp. Narcissus.
From Guernsey, England. Received thru W. Mauger & Son, Brookdale Nurs-
eries, August 21, 1905.

15594 to 15654.

From Haarlem, Holland. Received thru Mr. C. G. van Tubergen, jr., Zwanen-
burg Nurseries, September 5, 1905.

‘Miscellaneous bulbs.

15594. GLADIOLUS ALATUS. 15646 to 15654. Iris spp.
15595 to 15645. Turipa spp.

15655. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Sherman, Tex. Received thru Mr. W. F. Sheldon, September 5, 1905.

15656. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Miami, Fla. Received thru Col. G. B. Brackett, from Prof. P. H. Rolfs,
September 5, 1905.

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204 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

15657. NARCISSUS TAZETTA. Warcissus.
From Santa Cruz, Cal. Received thru T. Thompson, florist, September 5, 1905.
15658 to 15667. NAkcissus spp. Warcissus.

From Leyden, Holland. Received thru De Graaf Brothers (Linea wholesale
bulb growers, Se ptember 6, 1905.

15668 and 15669.
From Chicago, Ill. Received thru the A. Dickinson Co., September 6, 1905.

15668. Dacry.is GLOMERATA. Orchard grass.
15669. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
15670 to 15672.
From Budapest, Hungary. Received thru Mr. Frank Benton, of the Bureau of
Entomology, September 7, 1905.
15670. Cucursira sp. Squash.

‘Large, green, very warty squash. Odd looking. Flesh yellow. Seed
taken from squash on sale in market of Venice, Italy, August, 1905.”’ (Benton. )
15671. Cucursirta sp. Squash.

‘Small, grayish-green, flat squash on sale in market of Venice, Italy, August,
1905.”’ (Benton. )
15672. CucuMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
‘““Muskmelon from market at Trieste, Austria, August, 1905. Probably
brought up from Dalmatia. Sold under the name Zale. Medium to large-sized
greenish yellow melon of fairly good quality; very warty, or covered with
knobby excrescences.”’ ( Benton. )

15673 to 15682.

From the Office of Gardens and Grounds, turned over to the Office of Seed and
Plant Introduction, Se pte smber 8, 1905.

15673. MoNSTERA DELICIOSA. 15678. ALOoCASTA CUPREA.
15674. SMILAX MEDICA. 15679. DrerrenBACHIA SEGUINE.
15675. SANSEVIERIA CYLINDRICA. 15680. Homeria piIscoLor.
15676. CLIVIA MINIATA. 15681. PilEeR NIGRUM.

15677. MARANTA LINEATA ROSEA. 15682. XANTHOSOMA LINDENI.

15683 to 15697.
From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director and
government botanist, Botanic Gardens. Received September 7, 1905.

15683. AcACIA CUNNINGHAMII. 15691. CorbDyYLINE oOBTECTA.
15684. ACACIA CULTRIFORMIS. 15692. CorRDYLINE STRICTA.
15685. ACACIA NERIIFOLIA. 15698. Ficus RUBIGINOSA.
15686. CaALLirris CALCARATA. 15694. Popocarpus ELATA.
15687. CaALLITRIS ROBUSTA. 15695. SrerRcuLiA ACERIFOLIA.
15688. CasuUARINA STRICTA. 15696. TELOPIA SPECIOSISSIMA.
15689. CasvuARINA TORULOSA. 15697. MAcaADAMIA TERNIFOLIA.

15690. CoRDYLINE AUSTRALIS.

15698 to 15744.
From Hillegom, Holland. Received thru R. Van der Schoot & Son, September

11, 1905.
15698 to15709. Narcissusspp. . 15739 +t015743. IrisHispanica.
15710 to 15738. Tvipa spp. 15744. Narcissus sp.

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15745. PHYSALIS sp. Ground cherry.
From Lima, Peru. Received thru W. R. Grace & Co., September 11, 1905.
Capuli.
15746. LiLiuM LONGIFLORUM EXIMEUM. Easter lily.
From Tarrytown, N. Y. Received thru F. R. Pierson & Co., September 11,
1905.
15747 to 15749. ‘THEOBROMA CACAO. Cacao.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Received thru Prof. J. H. Hart, Trinidad ’
Botanical Gardens, September 11, 1905.

15747. Calabacillo. 15749. Criollo.
15748. Forastero.

15750. Pisum sp. Pea.

From Gyangtse, Tibet. Received from Captain O’Connor, of the British Indian
army, thru Mr. M. A. Carleton, cerealist, September 8, 1905.

15751. BErESCHORNERIA BRACTEATA.

From Nice, France. Received thru Mr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, September
15, 1905.

_ 15752.

From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Sons, September 15, 1905.
Woods Grain Pasture Mixture, said to be a mixture of wheat, barley, rye, winter
| turf oats, and hairy vetch.

15753 to 15758.

From Shanghai, China. Received thru Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, September 15,

1905.
Seeds obtained 150 miles southwest of Shanghai, except 15753.

15753. AMyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
15'754. AmMyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
15755. Cucumis MELO. Muskmelon.
15756. CucuMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
15757. CucuMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
15758. CrrruLLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

15759 to 15761. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Kobe, Japan. Presented by Mr. Thomas F. MeGrath, of the China and
Japan Trading Company, of Kobe, Japan, thru Dr. W. H. McGrath, Delaware
avenue and Market street, Camden, N. J.. and Mr. T. F. Townsend, United
States Weather Bureau, Philadelphia, Pa. Received August 1, 1905.

15759. Early glutinous rice. ‘‘Tastes better than ordinary rice.”’? (Mc-
Grath. )

15760. Later glutinous rice. 15761. Early ordinary rice.

15762 and 15763.

From the greenhouses of the Department of Agriculture. Received September
18, 1905.
15762. HoMALOMENA WALLISI. 15763. DrerrENBACHIA sp.

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206 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, me
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15764 to 15766. 3
From Hungary and Bulgaria. Secured by Mr. Frank Benton, of the Bureau of
Entomology, and received September 19, 1905. x.
15764. CrrruLLus VULGARIS. Watermelon. —

“

From Godollo. Small, round melon; dark green, with red flesh, thin rind,
and brown seeds; small; quality excellent; quite sweet and juicy. Collected
August 24, 1905. (No. 6.)

15765. Cucumis MELO. Muskmelon. —

From Budapest. Small, yellowish green, closely netted, quite aromatic.
Flesh green, quite juicy, tender, and of excellent quality. Seed from melon
purchased on the market. (No. 7.)

15766. CirrRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.
From Sophia, Bulgaria. Yellow-cored, medium-sized, good quality. Flesh

lemon yellow or light greenish yellow. (No. 9.)
15767 to 15772. NAkCISSUS spp. Narcissus.

From Ettrick, Va. Received thru Poat Brothers, September 19, 1905.

15773 and 15774. NARCISSUS spp. Narcissus.
From Santa Cruz, Cal. Received thru Mr. If. Leedham, of the Leedham Bulb

Company, September 21, 1905.

15775. ZEA MAYS. * - Gorn.

From Adrianople, Turkey. Received thru Mr. Frank Benton, of the Bureau of
Entomology, September 21, 1905.

‘Small, orange-yellow flint corn, said to withstand drought well. Stalks grow
about 4 feet tall. The region about Adrianople is a very dry one. (No, 10.)”
{ Benton. }

15776. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Constantinople, Turkey. Received thru Mr. Frank Benton, September
21, 1905.

**Smooth skin, yellow outside; rather large, oval form; flesh greenish white, juicy
and excellent flavor. (No. 11.)’’ (Benton. )

15777. OPUNTIA GYMNOCARPA. Prickly pear.
From Nice, France. Received thru Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, September

22, 1905.
15778. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Macassar, Celebes. Received thru Mr. Karl Auer, United States consular
agent, September 5, 1905.

15779. CAPRIOLA DACTYLON. Bermuda grass.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., September 28,
1905.

15780. Diospyros Lorvs. Black jube.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Received from the Arnold Arboretum, September —
28, 1905.

15781. ADONIS AMURENSIS.

From London, England. Received thru William Cutbush & Son, Highgate
Nurseries, September 28, 1905.

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- 15782 to 15787. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Marseille, France. Received thru Hon. Robert P. Skinner, United States _
consul-general, September 28, 1905.

15782. First-class Java. 15784. Java.
15783. Pondicherry.

15785. Gambia.

““One of the best of the edible oil nuts from the West Coast of Africa.’’
(Skinner. )

15786. Ruffisque.

‘“One of the best of the edible oil nuts from the West Coast of Africa.’’ |
(Skinner. )
15787. Chinese.

‘“A low-grade nut for industrial oil only.’’? (Skinner. )

15788. TrITICUM DURUM. Macaroni wheat. |
From Fort Collins, Colo. Received thru Mr. O. B. Underwood, February, 1905.

15789 to 15796.
From Gotha, Orange County, Fla. Received thru Mr. H. Nehrling, Palm Cot-
tage Experiment Gardens, September 30, 1905.

15789. Atocasia sp. (?).

15790. XANTHOSOMA MACULATUM. Yautia.
15791. CoLocasIA EUCHLORA (?). Taro.
15792. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Florida; said to have been cultivated by the Seminoles; common in
old Florida gardens.

15793. XANTHOSOMA ROBUSTUM (?). Yautia.
15794. ALOCASIA VIOLACEA (?).
15795. CoLocasiA FONTANESII. Taro.
157796. CoLOCASIA ILLUSTRIS. Taro.

15797 to 15802.

From Fairoaks, Cal. Received thru Mr. F. McMillan, October 2, 1905.

15797. AveENA sativa. Oat.
Belgian Winter. Grown from S- P. I. No. 9878.

15798. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Appler Rustproof. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 11722.

15799. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
Tennessee Winter. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 11658.

15800. S&rCALE CEREALE. Rye.
Abruzzes. Grown from S. P. I. No. 10366.

15801. Triticum VULGARE. Wheat.
Fretes. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 11714.

15802. Triticum VULGARE. Wheat.

Chul-bidai. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 9131.

15803 to 15805.
From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru the Agricultural Experiment Station,
October 38, 1905.

15803. XanrTHosoma sp. (?). Yautia. |
“Probably identical with No. 15414.’’ (Barrett. )
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208 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. :

15803 to 15805— Continued.

15804. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.

‘*From the Alta Vera Paz district of Guatemala. The yellow tubers seem
to distinguish this from all other known sorts having reddish petioles.”
( Barrett. )

15805. Draconrium ASPERUM. ‘*‘Guapa.”’

‘“*Resembles Amorphophallus, which was discovered on the upper Amazon
and which appears to occur only in Porto Rico and Brazil. The large corm,
when well matured, is cooked by the natives, and may be compared to squash
in appearance, but has a strong flavor not usually relished at the first taste.
The single leaf attains a height of 8 feet. The fetid eftluvium of the flower is
poisonous.”’ (Barrett. ) .

-

15806. Hyacinrius ORTENTALIS ALBULUS. Hyacinth.

From Boston, Mass. Received thro R, & J. Farquhar & Co., October 2, 1905.

15807 and 15808.

From Palm Springs, Cal. Received from Dr. Welwood Murray, thru Mr. T: H.
Kearney, October 2, 1905.

15807. CHILOPSIS SALIGNA. Desert willow.
An ornamental shrub for desert regions.

15808. PARKINSONIA sp. — Palo verde.

An ornamental desert shrub.

15809 to 15817

From Hiroshima, Japan. Presented by Mr. J. T. Meyers. Received September
29° 1905.

15809. [Ertonorreya JAPONICA. Loquat.

15810. Prunus sp. Japanese bush cherry.

“These (15809 and 15810) are both nursery plants, the ‘Uswra’ (15810)
probably thriving under such treatment as would be given young cherry

trees.’’ (Me ers. )

15811. Brassica sp. Turnip.
Shogo.

15812. Brassica PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

15813. Brassica sp. Turnip.
Mammoth Red.

15814. Rapnanus sp. Radish.
Sakura.

15815. RapHaNus sp. Radish.
Moriguchi.

15816. Cucursira sp. Squash.
Tropical.

15817. Cwucursita sp. i _ Squash.
Kyoto.

15818 to 15820. Ferrsoa sp. “Guayabilla.”

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Received thru Dr. Carlos Spegazzini, botanist
of the Department of Agriculture, October 5, 1905.

15818. Large. 15820. Small or Winter.

15819. Smooth or Manzana.
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 209

15821 to 15824.

From Trebizond, Asiatic Turkey. Secured by Mr. Frank Benton, of the Bureau
‘of Entomology. Received October 2, 1905.

Seeds obtained from Mr. Dem. Ch. Papathopoulos, of Samsoun, Asiatic Turkey.
15821. Horpevm sp. Barley.

‘Said to be of superior quality; not used as a forage crop, and the grain
exported for use in the manufacture of beer, being especially suited for this.”’
(No. 12.) ;

15822 to 15824. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.
15822. - White-seeded.

Grown near Samsoun, on the south coast of the Black Sea, Turkey in
Asia. (No. 13.)

15823. Mixt.
Grown near Samsoun, Turkey in Asia. (No. 14.)
15824. Blue-seeded.
Grown near Samsoun, Turkey in Asia. (No. 15.)

15825. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Milo.
From Mecca, Cal. Received thru Brauckman Brothers, August 7, 1905.

15826. [FrsTuUCA GIGANTEA.
From Agricultural College, Mich. Received thru Dr. W. J. Beal, September

~ 20, 1905.
15827. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet,
From St. Louis, Mo. Grown by Mr. W. J. Magee in 1904. Received Septem-
ber, 1905.

“The grain of the Ainu Japanese people. This sample was grown from Ainu
seed.”’ (Magee. )

15828. ScHOENOCAULON OFFICINALE (‘). ** Cebadilla.”

From Vera Cruz, Mexico. Receivedthru Hon. Wiliam W. Canada, United States
consul, October 5, 1905.

15829. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received thru Mr. A. M. Ten Eyck, October 6, 1905.

Tennessee Winter.

15330. HorRDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Westminster, Md. Received thru Mr. H. L. Rhinehart, October 6, 1905.

Tennessee Winter.

15831. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond.

From Grazalema, near Ronda, Spain. Received thru Mr. David Fairchild,
October 9, 1905.

“This almond, a single tree of which stands in the ‘huerta’ of Senor Félix
Enriquez, is, altho small, the highest-priced almond raised in the region, and con-
forms in shape and texture to the Jordan almond of Malaga. Its unusually thin
shell and especially delicate kernel should make it of special value in California,
where the tendency of these introduced hard-shelled almonds seems to be to become
larger and coarser. This almond may develop in California into a larger sized supe-
rior type of Jordan almond.”’ ( Fairchild.)

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210 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

15832. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS.

From Ubrique, near Villa Martin, Spain. Received thru Mr. David Fairchild,
October 9, 1905. Ma,

‘*\ thin-skinned, fine type, of which few trees exist in Ubrique.”’ ( Fairchild.) we
at

15833 to 15837. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond. ~

Prom Grazalema, near Ronda, Spain. Received thru Mr. David Fairchild, Octo- is :

ber 9, 1908. : ¢

Almonds in the shell, purchased of Senor Félix Enriquez.‘ These five types, com-

ing probably from seedling trees, are valuable for the production of seedlings, which

may be be ‘tter adapted to Californian conditions than the Jordan almond previously
imported.”’ ( Fairchild. )

15833. Larga. 15835. Malaguena.
15834. Almendron. 15836. Fino.
‘The Fino type is similar to No, 15831, and is the highest-priced almond in
Grazalema.”’ ( Fairchild.)
15837. Mollar Chico. 4 A

‘Soft-shelled, very small almond, of delicious texture.”’ ( Fuirchild.)

15838. TAacca PINNATIFIDA,. Fiji arrowroot.

From Oneco, Fla. Received thra Reasoner Brothers, Royal Palm Nurseries,
October 9, 1905.

15839 to 15843. OprunrTiA spp. Prickly pear.
From Seville, Spain. Received thru Mr. Ambrosio Eschauzier, October 9, 1905.
15839. Lspajioles.

‘A variety said to yield abundantly fruits of good flavor; not so well suited
for fences as the more spiny varieties.””? (J2schauzier. )

15840. Americanos. 15842. Tintillas, or Viejas.
15841. Moscatel, or Malague jios. 15843. Franceses.
‘*Nos. 15842 and 15843 are used for hedges more than for fruit, on account of
their large size and spininess.’’ ( Lschauzier. )
15844 to 15848. NARCISSUS spp. Narcissus.
From Santa Cruz, Cal. Received thru the Leedham Bulb Company, October 7,
1905.
15849. CocHLEARIA OFFICINALIS. Scurvy grass.

From London, England. Received thru Barr & Sons, October 9, 1905.

The famous scurvy grass, which is one of the cruciferous order to which the cresses
belong, is found in England in’ three varieties. Its habit is to grow near the sea-
shore; consequently, it is almost the first plant which a suffering crew would find
ready to hand on landing. It is seen along the muddy banks of rivers and on sea-
shores, especially near Lymington, in parts of Wales, and in Cumberland. One
variety grows on the Scotch mountains. It is not a ‘‘grass’’ in any sense, but an
upright plant with spoon-shaped leaves and large bunches of white and rather pretty
flowers. The small species found on the Scotch hills is the Greenland scurvy grass.

15850. OpwUntTIA FICUS INDICA. - Prickly pear.

From Catania, Sicily. Received thru Charles Beek, esq., manager for the Duke
of Bronte, Castel di Maniace, October 10, 1905.
Reputed at Catania to be the best sort grown in Sicily; fruit very sweet; seed small,
probably abortive; color, pale yellow.

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15851. CyTISUS SCOPARIUS. Scotch broom.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., October 10, 1905.

15852. CENTROSEMA PLUMIERI.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. H. C. Henricksen, horticulturist of
the Agricultural Experiment Station, October 10, 1905.

From a vine grown from seed brought from St. Vincent, British West Indies, in
1903, by Mr. O. W. Barrett, botanist and entomologist of the Porto Rico Experi-
ment Station. ‘‘ This plant is giving excellent results as a cover crop in both Porto
Rico and Hawaii, and is worthy of trial in the Southern States.’ (Barrett. )

15853 to 15874.
From McPherson, Kans. Received thru Mr. L. A. Fitz, October 6, 1905.

15853. Triticum MoNococcUM. Einkorn.
Fourth crop from German seed. (C. I. No. 1781.)
15854. Triticum MONOCOCCUM. Einkorn.

Fourth crop from seed found mixt with oats, S. P. I. No. 3676. (C. I.
No. 2226. )

15855. Triticum MONOCOCCUM. Einkorn.
First crop from 8. P. I. No. 10474. (C. I. No. 2433.)
15856 to 15864. AvENA SATIVA. ; Oat.

15856. Burt.

Second crop from seed from Virginia Agricultural Experiment Sta-
tion, Blacksburg, Va. (C. I. No. 293.)

15857. Sixty-Day.

Third crop from S. P. I. No. 5988. (C. I. No. 165.)
15858. Red Algerian.

Second generation from 8. P. I. No. 10269. (No. C. I. 337.)
15859. Texas Red. 2

From Agricultural Experiment Station seed, Manhattan, Kans.
15860. Danish.

First generation from New Zealand seed, 8. P. I. No. 12877.
15861. Dun.

First generation from New Zealand seed, 8S. P. I. No. 12878.
15862. Sparrowbill.

First generation from New Zealand seed, 8. P. I. No. 12879.
15863. Canadian.

First generation from New Zealand seed, 8. P. I. No. 12880.
15864. White Tartar.

First generation from New Zealand seed, $8. P. I. No. 12881.

15865. TriricuM sSPELTA. Spelt.

Fourth generation from seed from Agricultural Experiment Station, Pull-
man, Wash. (C. I. No. 1772.)

15866. HorpdEUM VULGARE. Barley.
Tennessee Winter. First generation from 8S. P. I. No. 11780. (C. I. No. 2577. )
15867. HorpeuM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Two-row barley.
Hanna. Third generation from S. P. I. No. 9133. (C. I. No. 226.)
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15853 to. 15874—Continued. . ey" ‘

15868. SEcALE CEREALE.

Fourth generation from Russian seed, obtained at the Pari
(C. I. No. 13.)

15869. SecCALE CEREALE.

Fourth generation from Russian seed obtained at the Paris B :
(C.aeNo es). 2

15870 to 15874. Triticum vULGARE.
15870. Kharkor.

Fourth generation from 8. P. I. No. 7467. (C. 1. No, as 3.)

15871. Turkey. =

Fourth generation from seed from Harvey County; me :
No. 1558. ) vas

15872. Ulta.
Fourth generation from 8. P. 1. No. 5688. (C. I. No. 1439.) > “ai ee
15873. Crimean. oP rere |
Fourth generation from $8. P. I. No. 5636. (. I. No, aD oe
15874. Kharkof.
Fourth generation from 8. P. I. No. 5641. (C. 1. No. mo “}

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15875. Bromus Paciricus.

From Sitka, Alaska. Received thru Prof, C. C. Georgeson, Agsoatta ‘a
iment Station, October 13, 1905, .

15876 to 15879. Musa spp.

From Manila, P. J. Received thru Mr. William S. Lyon, Bureau of Agri
October 16, 1905. = °

15876. Curinosa. ~ 15878. La Gloria.
15877. Lacatan. 15879. Bumulen.

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15880. TAMARINDUS INDICA. Tamai
From Manila, P. I. Received thru Mr. William's. Lyon, Bureau of Agric 1
October 16, 1905. Em
15881. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangos

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Received thru Prof, J. H. Hart, Trinidad Bi
tanical Department, October 21, 1905.

ee KUNZEA POMIFERA.

information as to he mics Gaistics 17. 1905.

“Dense, prostrate, sand-binding plant. Grows only on sand hammocks, n
seacoast (in South Australia). Bears large quantities of edible berries in cl
five or six. Muntries of natives; native apples of whites. Fruits have the |
taste of apples.”’

15883. OENOTHERA OVATA. Pens prin
From Santa Cruz, Cal. Received thru Mr. George J. Streator, October

15884. Bromwts INERMIS. Smooth bro:

From Chicago, Ij]. Received thru Mr. A. Dickinson, October 16, 1$
wre titi

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 213

15885. Hevea sp. Para rubber.

From Amberst, Lower Burma. Received thru Mr. G. N. Collins, -of the
Bureau of Plant Industry, October 19, 1905.

“These plants were grown from seed sent by Mr. W.8. Todd, Amherst, Lower
Burma. The trees from which the seed came were doubtless grown from seed dis-
tributed thruout India by the British Government many years ago.’’ (Collins. )
15886. DuRrio ZIBETHINUS. Durian.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. G.O. Blacker. Received
October 19, 1905.
15887. (Undetermined. ) Bean.

From Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. 8. P. Barchet, of the American con-
sulate, Shanghai. -Received October 21, 1905.

Stock feed bean. ‘‘This bean is found on the market in the west of Chehkiang
Province, and is worth further investigation. It is sown broadcast in rice fields about
the time they are being drained, two or three weeks before harvesting. Horses and
cattle are fond of this plant, i. e., they eat it greedily, green or cured, with or with-
out the bean.’’ (Barchet. )

15888. PaNIcUM FRUMENTACEUM. Millet.

-From Kin-hua-fu, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet. Received
October 21, 1905. i

“CA valuable variety of small glutinous grain millet grown in the western part of
Chehkiang. Used as fodder and for brewing a beer tasting like wine.’’ ( Barchet. )
15889. ALOCASIA sp.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru Mr. D. W. May, of the Agricultural
Experiment Station, October 24, 1905.

“A fine ornamental, having the leaves (both sides) and petioles of a shining-pur-
pleshade. Height, 3 to 5feet. Rhizome very poisonous by reason of its rhaphides.”’
( Barrett. )

15890 to 15925.
From Ukiah, Cal. Received thru Mr. Carl Purdy, October 23, 1905.
15890 to 15895. Litivum spp. 15905 to 15925. Tuipa spp.
15896 to 15904. Hyacinruus sp.

15926. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Augusta, Ga. Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, October 21,
1905.

15927. CyYTISUS PROLIFERUS ALBUS. Tagasaste.

From the Canary Islands. Presented by Capt. Rosendo Torras, Brunswick, Ga.,
thru Hon. W. G. Brantley. Received October 20, 1905.
15928. PINUS PARVIFLORA. Pine.
From Washington, D. C. Received October 24, 1905.

Seed collected irom a tree growing in the grounds of the United States Department
of Agriculture.

15929. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

From Dzansoul, Caucasus, Russia. Received thrn Mr. Frank Benton, of the
Bureau of Entomology, October 24, 1905.

““Grown at an altitude of 4,000 feet. Large, yellow-cored, slightly oval, with light-
green skin and thin rind. (No. 16.)’? (Benton. )

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15930. CrrRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

From Dzansoul, Caucasus, Russia. Received thru Mr. Frank Benton, October
24, 1905.
soe

‘Alternate stripes of dark and light green, round, good quality. Small, yellow-
cored. Grown at altitude of 4,000 feet. (No. 17.)’? ( Benton.)
15931. PuysaALis sp. Ground cherry.

From Bortschka, Caucasus, Russia. Received thru Mr. Frank Benton, Oetober
24, 1905.

“Found growing wild on the south side of Tschoroch River some miles above
Bortschka, southwestern Caucasus. Elevation about 2,000 feet. Fruit not edible
but quite ornamental, being bright crimson in color, with large crimson seed pods,
while leaves of plant are still green. (No. 18.)’’ ( Benton.)

15932. ACER CIRCINATUM. Maple.

From Clearbrook, Wash. Received thru Mr. George Gibbs, October 21, 1905.

15933 to 15940.

From Shanghai, China. Received thru Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, of the China
Tract Society, October 26, 1905.

15933. Liviu sp. 15937. CucurRBiIra sp.

15934. (Undetermined. ) 15938. (Undetermined. )

159385. AMyYGDALUS PERSICA, 15939. (Undetermined.)

15936. (Undetermined. ) 15940. (Undetermined.)
15941. CoOLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTUM. Taro.

From Gotha, Fla. Presented by Mr. H. Nehrling. Received October 26, 1905.

Wild taro, erroneously called ‘‘ Tanyah.’’

15942 and 15943. Litium LOoNGIFLORUM hyb. Lily.
From Bellingham, Wash. Received thru Mr. John W. Macrae Smith, October
11, 1905.

15942. LiItium LONGIFLORUM EXIMIUM GIGANTEUM.
Grown in one year from 8. P. I. No. 11591.

15948. Litium LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM.
Grown in one year from 8. P. I. No. 11794.

15944. LiLium CANDIDUM. Lily.
From Olympia, Wash. Received thru Mr. B. F. Denton, September 14, 1905.

15945 and 15946. CyYNARA SCOLYMUs. Artichoke.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., October 27, 1905.
15945. Large Flat Brittany. 15946. Large Globe, or Paris.

15947 to 15954.

From Hamel, West Australia. Received thru Mr. George F. Berthoud, director
of the State farm, October 26, 1905.

15947. ATRIPLEX HOLOCARPA. 15952. DANTHONIA SEMIANNU-

ARIS.
15948. ATRIPLEX LEPTOCARPA. LARIS

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15949. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS. 15958. CLIANTHUS DAMPIERII

15954. Swainsona MACCULLO-

15950. ASTREBL: COIDES.
STREBLA TRITI Ss Resi

15951. MicroLareNna STIPOIDES.
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15955. ELyMus CANADENSIS. Wild rye. |
From Manistee, Mich. Received thru Mr. Stephen Cahill, October 26, 1905. |

15956 to 16128. Bromus spp. Brome-egrass.

From Cambridge, England. Presented by Prof. Marshall Ward, of the Botanic
Gardens. Received October 28, 1905.

Sample packets of the following varieties of Bromus gathered from various parts
of the world:

15956. Bromus sp., Switzerland, 1902. (186)

15957. Bromus sp., St. Petersburg, 1903. (229)
15958. Bromus sp., St. Owens Bay, Jersey. (240)
15959. Bromus sp., St. Owens Bay, Jersey, 1903. (241)
15960. Bromus AapoEnsis, Kew, 1902. (9)
15961. Bromus Atorrecurts, Lisbon, 1903. (216)
15962. Bromus avrisstmus, H. &8., 1903. (230)
15963. Bromus “ANDINUS, Stockholm, 1904. (252)
15964. Bromus anaustirouius, Berlin, 1902. (10)
15965. Bromus aneustirouius, Heidelberg, 1903. (215)
15966. Bromus ARDUENNENSIS, H. &8., 1902. (11)
15967. Bromus ARDUENNENSIS, Paris, 1902. (12)

15968. Bromus ARDUENNENSIS, Schroeter, 1903. (13)

15969. Bromus ARDUENNENSIS, Brussels, 1902. (184)

| °15970. Bromus ARDUENNENSIS vILLosus, Brussels, 1902. (185)
15971. Bromus ArENARIUS, Sydney, 1902. (210)
15972. Bromus arvensis, Sutton, 1901. (128)
15973. Bromus aspER, Coe Fen., Cambridge, 1901, A. H. (1)
15974. Bromus BIEBERSTEINIT, Schroeter, 1902. (14)
15975. Bromus Bracuystacuys, Upsala, 1902. (16)
15976. Bromus BREvIARIsTaTUS, Rocky Mountains, 1902. (15)
15977. Bromus BREVIARISTATUS, Kew, 1902. (150)
15978. Bromus BRIZAEFORMIS, Sutton, 1901. (129)
15979. Bromus CANADENSIS, Hamburg, 1902. (28)
15980. Bromus cANADENsIs, Glasnevin, 1902. (29)
15981. Bromus CANADENSIS, St. Petersburg, 1902. (30)
15982. Bromus CANADENSIS, Sutton, 1901. (130)
15983. Bromus CANADENSIS, Naples, 1904. (247)
15984. Bromus carinatus, Kew, 1902. (151)
15985. Bromus ciLratus, Cracow, 1902. (19)
15986. Bromus ciniatus, Schroeter, 1902. (21)
15987. Bromus criratus, Kew, 1902. (22)
15988. Bromus ciniatus, H. & S., 1902. (23)
15989. Bromus cruiatus, Paris, 1902. (25)
15990. Bromus crmratus, Vienna, 1902. (26)
15991. Bromts criuiatus, B. G. C., 1901. (170)
15992. Bromus crniatus, B. G. C., 1901. (171)
15993. Bromus criatus, J. Fletcher, 1902. (187)

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216 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ae
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15956 to 16128—Continued. a
15994. Bromus cruiarus (glabrous var.), Bonn, 1902. (20) i heady
15995. Bromus commuratus, Schroeter, 1902. (33) cae
15996. Bromus ‘commuratus, Madingley, 1903, A. H. (2389) +2 i
15997. Bromus conpensatus, Hack., Schroeter, 1902. (34) Sa
15998. Bromus conrertus, Glasneyin, 1902. (35)
15999. Bromus conGestus, Glasneyin, 1902. (36)
16000. Bromus crinttrus, St. Petersburg, 1901. (152)
16001. Bromus pANTHONIAER, St. Petersburg, 1902. (38)
16002. Bromus piaNpRus, Glasnevin, 1902. (37)
16003. Bromus Erectus, Schroeter, 1902. (40)
16004. Bromus erectus LAXxus, Strassburg, 1908. (218)
16005. Bromus ERECTUS TRANSYLVANICUS, Hack., Stockholm, 1902. (118)
16006. Bromus Erectus viLLosus (?), Cherryhinton, 1903, A. H. (214)
16007. Bromus rinrosus, Hack., Schroeter, 1902. (41)
16008. Bromus rimpriarus yioLtaceus, H. & S., 1902. (42)
16009. Bromus rimpriatus vIoLACEus, H. & ie 1903. (219)
16010. Bromus GiGanreus, Cherrybinton, 1901, A. H. (45)
16011. Bromus GiGanreus TRirLorus, $. H. Beckham, 1903. (211)
16012. Bromus Grossus, H. & S., 1902. (43)
160138. Bromus Gussont, Glasnevin, 1902. (44)
16014. Bromus gussoni, Benary, 1902. (46)
16015. Bromus nookertanus, Vienna, 1902. (48)
16016. Bromus norpeaceus, St. Petersburg, 1902. (50)
16017. Bromus HorDEACEUS GLABRESCENS, St. Petersburg, 1902. (49)
16018. Bromus tNermMis, Schroeter, 1902. (32)
16019. Bromus rnermis, Sutton, 1901. (137)
16020. Bromus rnermis, B. G. C., 1901. (176)
16021. Bromus inerMis (awned var.), St. Petersburg, 1902. (51)
16022. Bromus tNerMis (viviparous form), Shroeter, 1902. (52)
16023. Bromus inrerMepivs, B. G. C., 1901. (53)
16024. Bromus intERRUPTUs, Sutton, 1901. (136)
16025. Bromus saponicus, St. Petersburg, 1902. (54)
16026. Bromus sAponicus, Tokyo, 1903. (236)
16027. Bromus Katmu, Paris, 1902. (55)
16028. Bromus KaLMu, Kew, 1901. (58)
16029. Bromus KRAUSE, St. Petersburg, 1902. (59)
16030. Bromcs Krauser, Oxford, 1903. (234)
16031. Bromus Laevires, St. Petersburg, 1902. (67)
16032. Bromus Larvires, Hamburg, 1902. (220)
16033. Bromus Laxus, Glasnevin, 1902. (65)
16034. Bromus Laxus, Sutton, 1902. (168)
16035. Bromus Laxus, Vienna, 1902. (191)
16036. Bromus Lonatritorus, Paris, 1902. (61)
16037. Bromus Ltonciritorvs, Glasnevin, 1902. (62)
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DECEMBER, 1903, TO DEE MEE 1905.

25956 to 16128—Continued.

16038.
16039.
16040.
16041.
16042.
16048.
16044.

16045.
16046.
16047.
16048.
16049.
16050.
16051.

16052.
16053.
16054.
16055.
16056.
16057.
16058.
16059.
16060.
16061.
16062.
16068.
16064.
16065.
16066.
16067.
16068.
16069.
16070.
16071.
16072.
16073.
16074.
16075.
16076.
16077.
16078.
16079.
16080.

97

Bromts LONGIFLORuUS, Upsala, 1902. (63)

Bromus MACRANTHUS, Naples, 67, 1904. (253)

Bromus MAcRosTacHys, Sutton, 1901. (140)

Bromvts MAcrostacHys, Coimbra, 1901. (173)

BROMUS MACROSTACHYS LANUGINOSUS, Palermo, 1902. (190)
BROMUS MADRITENSIS, Mrs. Gregory, 1904.
Soe MADRITENSIS, Old Walls, Carrick on Luir, Tipperary, 1902.
ae MADRITENSIS, Sutton, 1901. (139)

BROMUS MADRITENSIS DELILEI, B. G. C., 1901. (100)
BROMUS MARGINATUS, St. eee 1902. (75)

Bromus MARGINATUS, U. 8. Dept. Agr., 1902. (202)
Bromts MAXIMUS GuUssONI, Palermo, 1903. (233)

Bromus MOLLIs, Sutton, 1901. (138)

Bromus Motus (deformed fls.), Grumpington Road, August 27, 1902,
Ne late 3 (233)))
BROMUS MOLLIS GLABRATUS, Hayle, Cornwall, 1902. (212)

BROMUS MOLLIS LLOYDIANUS, Lizard, 1902. (206)

BROMUS MOLLIS THOMINH, B. G. C., 1902. (169)
Bromts MULTIFLORUS, Schroeter, 1902. (72)
BRoMUS PARVIFLORUS, Schroeter, 1902. (79)

Bromus patutus, Benary, 1902, (87)

Bromus patutus, Hills Avenue, 1902, A. H. (204)
Bromus PATULUS NANUS, Benary, 1902. (90)
Bromus PENDULUS, Lyons, 1902. (96)

Bromus PITensis, St. Petersburg, 1902. (95)

BRoMUs PITENSIS, Quito, 1903. (232)

-BROMUS PORTERI FRONDANS (?), U. S. Dept. Agr., 1902. (198)

Bromvts PUBESCENS, Berlin, 1902. (86)

BRoMUS PUMPELLIANUS, Saunders, 1902. (97)

BroMUs PUMPELLIANUs, Wawanesa, 1902. (192)

BROMUS PUNGENS (33.01), B. G. C., 1801. (162)

BROMUS PUNGENS CILIATuS (?), B. G. C. (37), 1901. (160)
Bromts PURGANS, Glasnevin, 1902. (81)

Bromcs purGANS, Hamburg, 1902. (82)

Bromus PURGANS, Kew, 1902. (83)

Bromts purGANS, Lemberg, 1902. (85)

Bromus purGAns (41), B. G. ©., 1901. (164)

Bromus purGans, B. G. C., 1901. (175)

BROMUS PURPURASCENS, Hamburg, 1902. (93)

BROMUS PURPURASCENS, Glasnevin, 1902. (94)

Bromus RACEMosus, near Madingley Chalk Pit, A. H., 1902. (213)
Bromts RACEMOsts, Hamburg. (221)

BromMts RACEMOsts, Kew, 1903. (222)

Bromts RACEMOsUS, Breslau, 1908. (223)

OE RE ne eee
E 5 pes is
SEEDS. ‘AND PLANTS ior 2D. :

15956 to 16128— Continued. a
16081. Bromus racemosus, Lyon, 1903. (224) Pr ee 5
16082. Bromus racemosus, Babraham, 1908, R. I. Lynch,
16083. Bromus racemosus, Madingley, 1903, A. H. (238)
16084. Bromus racemosus, Madingley, June 28, 1903, A. Hig
16085. Bromus ricnarpsont, U. 8. Dept. Agr., 1902. (200) — ve
16086. Bromus ricinus, Kew, 1901. (69) Tia
16087. Bromus ruBeNs, Montpelier, 1902. (101)
16088. Bromus rupens, U. 8. Dept. Agr., 1902. (203)
16089. Bromus scurapert, Correvon, 1902. (113)
16090. Bromus scurapert, Upsala, 1902. (114)
16091. Bromus secatinus, Sutton, 1901. (146) . ia.
16092. Bromus secauinus, U. 8. Dept. Agr., 1902" (194) — =
16093. Bromus secALInus MULTIFLORUs, Upsala, 1902. (116) 4
16094. Bromus secetum, U. 8. Dept. Agr., 1902. (115) .
16095. Bromus squarrosus, St. Petersburg, 1902. (78)
16096. Bromus squarrosus, Glasnevin, 1902. (102) “A
16097. Bromus squarrosus, near B. rubens, Roven, 1902.

| 16098. Bromus squarrosus, Chelsea, 1902. (104) c

16099. Bromus squarrosus, Correyon, 1902. (105)

| 16100. Bromus squarrosvus, Schroeter, 1902. (106)

16101. Bromus squarrosus, Paris, 1902. (107) Li

| 16102. Bromus squarrosus vILLosus, Schroeter, 1902. (112) | j

. 16103. Bromus squarrosus WoLGeNsis, St. Petersburg. 1902. 1

16104. Bromus srenopuy.iius, Glasnevin, 1903. (225)

16105. Bromus sreriis, Sutton, 1901. (145)

16106. Bromus racna, Paris, 1902. (120)

16107. Bromus racna, Kew, 1901. (158)

16108. Bromus Tracna, Warsaw. (246)

| 16109. Bromus recrorum, Sutton, 1901. (147)

16110. Bromus recrorum, U. 8. Dept. Agr., 1902. (197)
16111. Bromus rrinu, eee 1905.
16112. Bromus vunioLoies, Stockholm, 1902. (121)
16113. Bromus unioLorpes, Schroeter, 1902. (122)
16114. Bromus untovoipes, Heidelberg, 1902. (123)
16115. Bromus unroLormes, Sutton, 1901. (144)
16116. Bromus uNioLorpeEs, Sutton, 1901. (148)
16117. Bromus untoLorpes, B. G. C., 1901. (156)
16118. Bromus unioLomes, B. G. C., 1901. (161)
16119. Bromus tntoLorpes, Palermo, 1902. (193) ~
16120. Bromus unroLormes, Upsala, 1902. (207) ae
16121. Bromus untoLorpes, Penzance, 1902, A. H. (208)
16122. Bromus tnroLores, Quito, 1903. (231) eS ‘ fe os
16123. Bromus UNIOLOIDES WILLDENOWH, U. S. Dept. Agr.,
16124. Bromus vatpivianus, H. & S., 1902. (126) | .

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15956 to 16128—Continued.
16125. Bromus.vartecartus, Vienna, 1902. (125)
16126. Bromos vEstitus, Griesswald, 1903. (228)
16127. Bromus virens, Benary, 1902. (124)
16128. Bromus witLtpENown Kth., U.S. Dept. Agr., 1902. (195)

16129. PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.

From New Orleans, La. Received thru Mr. R. E. Blouin, assistant director,
Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station, Audubon Park, November 8, 1905.

16130. PiIsUM ARVENSE. Canada field pea.
From Chicago, Ill. Received thru A. Dickinson & Co., November 8, 1905.
16131. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received thru J. P. William & Bros., November
10, 1905.

‘‘For experiments in grafting on a more resistant stock.’’ ( Fuirchild. )

16132. (Undetermined. ) Aroid. |

From greenhouses of Public Buildings and Grounds, Washington, D.C. Received
in June, 1904. Numbered November 10, 1905.

16133. PERSEA INDICA.

From Funchal, Madeira. Presented by Mr. J. B. Blandy. Received November
9, 1905.

“A species related to the avocado of commerce; for breeding purposes and as a
_ stock.” (Fairchild. )

16134. (Undetermined.) “ Catispa.”’
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr. A. W. Geist, November 10, 1905.
““A quick-growing hardwood tree used for live posts for wire fences.’’ (Geist. )

16135. MeELILOTUS ALBA. Sweet clover.
From Augusta, Ga. Received thru the N. L. Willet Drug Company, November |
8, 1905. |
16136. MepicaGo SATIVA. Alfalfa. |
From Billings, Mont. Received thru Mr. I. D. O’ Donnell; October 31, 1905. |

>

16137. JATHYRUS SILURUS.
From Salonica, Turkey. Received thru Mr. J. Henry House, October 30, 1905.

“‘Hixtensively used as food for cattle. When burned like coffee it is said to make
very good cereal coffee—better than barley.’’ (House. )

16138. Merpicaco LUPULINA. Black medick, or yellow trefoil.
From New York, N. Y. Received thru J. M. Thorburn & Co., October 30, 1905.

16139. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Tepatitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. Received thru Mr. W. E. Safford, from Mr.
C. V. Mead, October 31, 1905.

“This yautia apparently belongs to a type distinct from the West Indian forms;
the petioles are purplish but the rhizome, tho of two seasons’ growth, shows no
indications of having produced tubers. This plant is prized by the natives, who
sometimes call it ‘‘ Papa de Colomo.’’ The water in which the rhizomes are boiled
should be changed several times.’’ (Barrett. )

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16140. SwWaAINSONA MACCULLOCHIANA.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. J. H. M
phe Botanic Gardens. Recency October 30, 1905.

16141 to 16159.

Presented by Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National eee
collected by him during the summer of 1905, while in Mexico. ft
30, 1905. The numbers in parentheses are those of Doctor Rose. ie

16141. AMARYLLIDACEAE. Hees x

From ‘Pedregal,’? near Tlalpam, Valley of Mexico. (1013, 0:
16142. HyMENOCALLIS sp. z

From limestone hillsides, Tula, Hidalgo. (1036/05. )
16143. ANTHERICUM sp.

From limestone hillsides, Tula, Hidalgo, (1037/05.)
16144. (Undetermined. ) |

From limestone hillsides, Tula, Hidalgo. (1038/05, )
16145. (Undetermined. )

From limestone hillsides, Tula, Hidalgo. (1039/05. )
16146. (Undetermined. )

From limestone hillsides, Tula, Hidalgo. (1040/05.)
16147. I1yMENOCALLIS sp.

From limestone. hillsides, Yautepec, Morelos. (1066/05. )
16148. AMARYLLIDACEAE.

In barranca of Rio Aqueduct to near Santa Fe. D. P.
16149. Spreke ta sp. bf.

From mountains near Pachuca. (1108/05. )
16150. ZepnyRANTHES sp.

From mountains near Pachuca. (1109/05. )
16151. Miva pirvora.

From limestone hills near Ixmiquilpam. (1161/05. )
16152. (Undetermined. )

From limestone hillside near Ixmiquilpam. (1162/05. )
16153. (Undetermined.f ‘ /

From stony hillsides near San Juan del Rio, Quer. (1214/05.)
16154. Ecneanpra sp. soe ;

From stony hillside near San Juan del Rio, Quer. . (1216/05.)
16155. (Undetermined. ) a

From between Cadereyta and Visaron. (1264/05.)
16156. (Undetermined. )

From between Cadereyta and Visaron. (1270/05. )
16157. (Undetermined. )

From hills near El Riego. (1312/05.)
16158. Tarrinem sp.

From hills near El Riego. (1317/05. )
16159. AGAVE sp.

From near Cuernavaca, Morelos. (1350/05. )

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16160. PoLYPTERIS TEXANA. :
From Kosse, Tex. Collected by Mr. A. J. Pieters in October, 1905.
Very brilliant rose-colored flowers.

16161. ARACHIS HYPOGAFA. Peanut.
From Paris, France. Received thru Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., October 28, 1905.

16162 to 16164. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From St. Louis, Mo. Secured by Mr. M. A. Carleton at the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, 1904.

16162. Napoli. From Italy. 16164. (Unnamed sample from
161638. Salerno. From Italy. Argentina: )

16165. ZIZANIA AQUATICA. Wild rice.

From Port Hope, Canada. Received thru Mr. Charles Gilchrist, November 2,
1905.

16165 to 16168. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea.

From St. Louis, Mo. Obtained by Mr. M. A. Carleton in the summer of 1904, at
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

16166. Black-eyed. Labeled Co- 16167. Black-eyed.
es From Reggio Calabria.
Probably from Italy. From the Italian ex-
hibit.

16168. Same as 16167, but labeled Caserta.

16169 and 16170. PerERsSEA spp.
From Monte, Grand Canary. Received thru Mr. Alaricus Delmard, Hotel Santa
Brigida, November 2, 1905.
16169. PERSEA INDICA.
16170. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

16171 to 16174. Bromus INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass.
From Dwight, Nebr. Received thru Mr. J. P. Dunlap, November 1, 1905.

16171. Yellow.
“* Best of all the varieties.”” (Dunlap. )

16172. Hansen's.

““Much like the yellow, but heads show less pink color when ripening and
blades show more purple when dying. Field generally shows less yellow color;
nearly as tall as yellow, but less stout in sod. Originally from South Dakota
Experiment Station.”? (Dunlap. )

16173. Colorado.

“Dark purplish heads; nearly as dark as the darkest kinds, but fading as the
heads ripen. Blades nearly as light as those of the Yellow. Not so largea
grower as the Yellow or Hansen. Has been experimented with at the Colo-
rado Experiment Station. From Keen Brothers, Pueblo, Colo.’’ (Dunlap.)

16174. Large Dark.

““Very dark-colored heads when ripening, turning to a reddish brown.
Barely equals other kinds in amount of feed; quality not quite so good. On
hard land does not stand as well as the others. From R. Rabler, Leigh, Nebr.”’
( Dunlap.)

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16175 to 16188. [pomora BATATAS. aac potato.

From the Arlington Farm of the United States Department of Agriculture, te
Received November 1, 1905.

Fourteen of the best varieties, selected by Mr. W. R. Beattie.

16175. Florida. 16182. Red Nansemond.
16176. McCoy. 16183. Red Jersey.
16177. Hamburg. 16184. Bermuda Red.
16178. White Yam. 16185. Jun Nest Red.
16179. Miles Yam. 16186. arly Red Carolina.
16180. arly General Grant. 16187. Bronze Spanish.
16181. Big Stem Jersey. 16188. Southern Queen.
16189. Oryza GLUTINOSA. Glutinous rice.
From Kiangsu Province, China. Presented by Dr. 8. P. Barchet; of Shanghai, >
China. Received November 4, 1905. 5.

‘Doctor Barchet states that the glutinous rice of China brings a higher price and
has’a better flavor than ordinary rice. He personally prefers it to the latter and
advises a mixture of the glutinous with the ordinary rice, claiming that it adds dis-
tinctly to the flavor of the dish. This is not the red rice which is considered by our

planters as a weed, but is a distinet variety.”’ (J*airchild. )
16190. Zea MAyYs. Corn.
From Leman, Caucasus, Russia. Received thru Mr. Frank Benton, of the

Bureau of Entomology, November 2, 1905.

16191 to 16193.

From the Bulgarian exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904, |

Received November 7, 1905. |
16191. Vicia vILLosa. Hairy vetch.
16192. Victa sp. ; Vetch. —
16193. Brassica NApus. Rape.
16194. CURCUMA AMADA. Mango ginger.

From Madras, India. Received thru G. Rajah Gopal Naidu, agricultural inspect- |
or, June 26, 1903. Numbered November 10, 1905.

16195. ZINGIBER sp.

(Origin in doubt.) Received in November, 1905.

16196. CURCUMA LONGA. Turmeric.
From Mayaguez, P. R. Presented by Mr. H. C. Henricksen, borticulturist of
the Agricultural Experiment Station. Received November 7, 1905.

“This plant was introduced from the Orient many years ago and has escaped from
cultivation and become a troublesonie weed in pastures in the western portion of
Porto Rico. It flowers freely, but spreads only from the roots. It is one of the two
or three commercial turmerics, but has no sale in this country because the special
process by which it is prepared in the Orient is unknown here.” (Barrett. )

16197 to 16207.
From Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National Museum, Was DCs a
Received November 7, 1905.
16197. Yvcca sp.
Lower California, 1905. (E. W. Nelson No. 7129.)
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_ 16197 to 16207—Continued.
16198. AGAVE sp.

Lower California, 1905. (E. W. Nelson No. 7151.)
16199. (Undetermined. )

Lower California, 1905. (KE. W. Nelson No. 7157.)
16200. IpeERVILLEA SONORAE.

Lower California, 1905. (EH. W. Nelson No. 7182.)

A large cucurbit vine; lives in dry regions and forms a large, bulbous root.
16201. I[BERVILEEA sp.

Lower California, 1905. (E. W. Nelson No. 7182.)
16202. (Undetermined. )

Laredo, Tex., June 27, 1905. (J. N. Rose No. 1013.,

16203. (Undetermined. )

‘*Bulb” from Haciendo Ciervo, Mexico, 1905. (J. N. Rose No. 1266/05. )
16204. ZrEPHYRANTHES Sp.

From mountains near Pachuca, Mexico, 1905. (J. N. Rose 1109/05.)

16205. Dasy irion sp. nov.
Limestone hills west of El Riego, Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico, 1905. (J. N.
Rose No. 10009. )

16206. AGAVE sp.
E] Riego, Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico, 1905. (J. N. Rose No. 10006.)

16207. AMPHYPTERYGIUM sp.
Near Tomellin, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1905. (J. N. Rose No. 10096.)

16208. DavibIA INVOLUCRATA. Davidia.
From London, England. Received thru J. Veitch & Sons, November 2, 1905.

In the whole vegetable kingdom there is not a more striking object than a tree
of Davidia when covered with its pure white bracts, which make it conspicuous at
a great distance. It isa handsome tree, growing to a height of 60 to 70 feet, with
foliage much resembling that of our common linden or basswood. When in full
flower it is said to be a marvelous sight, owing to the alternate white and green
caused by the large bracts intermingling with the leaves. The flowers themselves
are polygamo-dicecious, all borne in heads inside a pair of large, white bracts about
3 inches long, with conspicuous red-anthered stamens and a long, bottle-shaped
gyneecium. Botanically, the plant is allied to the dogwoods.

Growing at an elevation of 6,000 to 7,000 feet in central China, where the minimum
temperature is about 5° F., there ought to be little doubt as to its hardiness in the
greater part of the United States. Trees set out in France have survived the winters
at Paris, while others in England have withstood 15 degrees of frost unprotected.
Until well established, however, some protection in very severe weather is recom-
mended. New plants are readily obtained by cuttings or by layering, and should be
planted in a rich soil, with some protection from too much sunshine.

16209. MeEpDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Chicago, Ill. Received thru the A. Dickinson Company, November 8, 1905.
16210 and 16211. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Chillicothe, Tex. Received thru Mr. A. B. Conner, November 7, 1905.
16210. Grown from S$. P. I. No. 16211. Grown from S. P. I. No.
13394. 8540.

16212. (Undetermined. )

From Newcastle, New South Wales. Received thru Dr. Frederic W. Goding,
United States consul, November 8, 1905.

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16213. Merpicaco MACULATA. Bur clover. —
From Abbeville, S. C. Received thru Mr. Arthur Parker, November 11, 1905.

16214. Musa TEXTILIs. Manila hemp. |

From Manila, P. I. Received thru Mr. W. 8. Lyon, Insular Bureau of Agricul- 7
ture, November 13, 1905. :

16215 to 16222. Eropium spp.

From Geneva, Switzerland. Received thru Mr. H. Correvon, November 13,

1905.
16215. Eropium HYMENODEs. 16219. Eroprum GLANDULOSUM.
16216. ErRopiumM CHELIDONIFO- 16220. Eropium MACRADENUM.

i Me si 16221. EropiumM MANESCAVI.
16217. Eropium PELARGONIFO- 16222. Exopium macropnyt-

LIUM.
LUM.

16218. Eropium DAUCOIDEs.

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16223. CARUM GAIRDNERI. i
From Pendleton, Oreg. Received thru Mr. W. H. Bleakney, November, 1905.

‘This plant was formerly a staple article of food among the Umatilla and other ~
Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest. The roots may be eaten either raw or ~

cooked. They have a delicious flavor.’’ (Coville) (See also No. 12932.) 4
16224. BuiGia saprpa. Akee. |
From Kingston, Jamaica. Received thru Mr. G. N. Collins, November, 1905. 4
‘*Unless fully matured, the white fleshy arillus of this excellent fruit is regarded
as poisonous by the natives of Jamaica.’’ (Collins. ) 4
16225 and 16226. XANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia.

From Floral Park, Long Island, N. Y. Received thru Mr. John Lewis Childs,
November 17, 1905.

Se

16225. XNANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFO- 16226. XANTHOSOMA sp. |
LIUM.
; |
16227. EUCALYPTUS GONIOCALYX. Eucalypt. |
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Received thru Mr, Federico Chisolm, November |
17, 1905. :
16228. Poa PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.
From Winchester, Ky. Received thru Mr. D. 8. Gay, November 17, 1905.
16229. VIGNA SINENSIS. Cowpea. —
From Bristol, Conn. Received thru Mr. Herman Ockels, November 10, 1905.
16230. PasPALUM DILATATUM. Large water grass.
From Biloxi, Miss. Received thru Mr. 8. M. Tracy, November 18, 1905. |
16231. ARALIA RACEMOSA. . Spikenard.
From North Clarendon, Vt. Received thru Mr. James Barrett, November 21,
1908.

Roots and berries of the wild spikenard are used in the preparation of a remedy
for catarrhal affections. For use in breeding with Aralia cordata, the Japanese
“sudo?

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 225

16232. TECOMA CAPENSIS (?).

From Lourenco Marquez, Portuguese East Africa. Received thru Hon. W.
Stanley Hollis, United States consul, Noveraber 21, 1905. _

‘‘Seeds of a native African shrub that is much used in making hedges. Might be
advantageously used in the warmer parts of the United States.’ (Hollis. )

16233 to 16236. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA.
Received thru Mr. Walter S. Campbell,

From Sydney, New South Wales.

Peanut.

director of agriculture, Department of Mines and Agriculture, November 22,

1905.
16233. Mammoth Bush.
16234. Improved Large.

16237 to 16243. NeEPHELIUM LITCHI.

From Canton, China. Secured thru Dr. John M. Swan, of the Medical Mission-

ary Hospital, and forwarded by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama,
Japan. Received at Berkeley, Cal., October, 1905.

“This fruit tree, represented by many varieties, is worthy of thoro trial in Porto

Rico, Hawaii, southern California, and Florida.

in the world.’’ (Fairchild. )
16237. (Without labels.)
16238. (No. 1.)
16239. Hak Ip.

A favorite early sort, ripening in
the fifth month.

16240. Nue Mai.

A large-fruited, small-seeded va-
riety extremely sweet. Ripens
in the fifth or sixth month.

16244. FESTUCA OVINA INGRATA.

16235. | Cluster: |
16236. Small.

Litchi.

It is one of the most delicious fruits

16241. Kwai Mai.

A very popular sort. Ripens at |
end of fifth month.

16242. (No. 2.) |
16243. (No. 3.) |

From Wenache Mountains, Washington, at an altitude of 6,000 feet. Collected
by Mr. J. S. Cotton, of the Department of Agriculture, September, 1904.

Received November, 1905.

16245 to 16247.

From New York, N. Y. Received thru Henry Nungesser & Co., November 21,

1905.

®
16245. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS.
16246. ONoBRYCHIS ONOBRYCHIS.

16247. Hocus LANATUS.

16248 to 16253. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM.

Tall meadow oat-grass.
Sainfoin.

Velvet grass.

Potato.

From Portsmouth, Va. Grown under the direction of Mr. W. A. Orton, of the
Department of Agriculture, during the summer of 1905, from seed potatoes

introduced from Ecuador, July, 1905.

16248. Round white potatoes.
Grown from §&. P. I. No. 14973;
first type. (P.B. No. 679b.)
16249. Round or elongated red
potatoes.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 14973;
secondtype. (P.B. No. 679c. )
16250. Elongated white pota-
toes.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14973;
third type. (P. B. 679d.)

7217—No. 97—07——15

16251. Round dark-red pota-
toes.

Grown from §. P. I. No. 14893.
(P. B. No. 676. )

16252. Round white potatoes.

Grown from S8. P. I. No. 14894.
(P. B. No. 677. )

16253. Oval white potatoes.

Grown from §. P. I. No. 14895.
(P. B. No. 678. )

226

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

16254 to 16275.

From Karlsruhe, Germany.

1905.

16254.
16255.
16256.
16257.
16258.
16259.
16260.
16261.
16262.
162638.

16264.

AEGILOPS SQUARROSA.
ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS.
BRACHYPODIUM PINNATUM.
ELEUSINE TOCUSSA.
ERODIUM GRUINUM.
ERODIUM STEPHANIANUM.
MEDICAGO CILIARIS.
MEDICAGO ECHINUS.
MEDICAGO ELEGANS.

MEDICAGO SATIVA FAL-
CATA.

MEDICAGO MINIMA.

16276 to 16302.

From Strassburg, Germany.

1905.

16276.
16277.
16278.
16279.
16280.
16281.
16282.
16283.
16284.
16285.
16286.
16287.
16288.
16289.
16290.

AEGILOPS SPELTOIDES.
AVENA BREVIS.
AVENA HIRSUTA.
AVENA LUDOVICIANA.
AVENA ORIENTALIS.
AVENA PLANICULMIS.
AVENA STRIGOSA.,
BROMUS ERECTUS.
ERODIUM GRUINUM.
LAPPAGO RACEMOSA.
MeEDICAGO GERARDI.
MEDICAGO TEREBELLUM.
MEDICAGO TURBINATA.
MELILOTUS ALBA.

PHASEOLUS CAFFER

16303 to 16335.

From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan.

Received thru the Botanic Gardens, November 17,

16265.
16266.
16267.
16268.
16269.
16270.
16271.

16272.
16273.
16274.
16275.

Received thru the Botanic Gardens, November 21,

16291.
16292.
16293.

16294.
16295.
16296.
16297.

16298.
16299.
16300.
16301.
16302.

MEDICAGO ORBICULARIS.
MEDICAGO RADIATA,
MEpDICAGO SCUTELLATA.
MELILOTUS ALTISSIMA.
MELILOTUS ITALICA.
TRIGONELLA COBRULEA.

TRIGONELLA CORNICU-
LATA.

TRITICUM RIGIDUM.
TRITICUM TRICHOPHORUM.
VICIA CORNIGERA.

VICIA DUMETORUM.

PISUM JOMARDI.
TRITICUM BOEOTICUM.

TRITICUM BOROTICUM
THAOUDAR.

TrITICUM DICOCCUM. i
TRITICUM GIGANTEUM.
TRITICUM MONOCOCCUM.

TrRITICUM MONOCOCCUM °
HORNEMANNI,.

TRITICUM POLONICUM.
TRITICUM RIGIDUM.
VIGNA GLABRA.

PIsuM ELATIUS.
PHASEOLUS MULTIFLORUS.

Received from Mr. Ellsworth Huntington,

Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan, via Baku, Russia, thru the Chinese Amban of Kho- r
tan, and Mr. Macartney, British political agent at Kashgar, November 17, 1905.

‘‘Khotan is a large, well-watered oasis, at an elevation of about 4,500 feet, at i

the foot of the Kuen Lun Mountains.

general, the climate is typically midcontinental.
( Huntington. )

of Colorado, tho drier and more extreme.”’
16308.

Lobia.
16304.

VIGNA SINENSIS.
A white bean.
BRASSICA NAPUS (?).

Chamgu.

16305.
Usun.

97

( Undetermined. )

Longitude 80°, latitude 37° N. In
It may be likened to that

Cowpea. |
Turnip.

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905.

16303 to 16335—Continued.
16306. CrrrULLus vuLGARIS.
Tarbuz.
163807. CoRIANDRUM SATIVUM.

Gesnich.

16308. ALLIvM sp.
Kuda.

16309. FornicuLUM DULCE (?).
Siadana.

16310. Brassica sp.
Kichi.

16811. SrsamMum INpIcum.
Kunjut. E

16312. Brassica OLERACEA (?).
Baseh.

16313. Auium cepa (?).
Piaz.

16314. PANICUM MILIACEUM.
Tarekh.

16315. Apium GRAVEOLENS.
Chingseh.

16316. AGRIOPHYLLUM GOBICUM.
Palak.

163817. MeEpicaco sativa.
Beda.

16318. Daucus cARora.
Zardek.

16319. CucuMIS MELO.
Kaghun.
16320. CICER ARIETINUM.
Narkhot.
16321. Linum vusiITaAtisstmuM.
Zighar. A variety of flax used only for oil.
16322. Cucumis sarivus.
Khonga.
16323. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS.
Mash, or Dal pea.
16324. CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS.
Zarangzeh.
16325. Brassica sp.
Zaghun. Extensively cultivated for oil.
16326. Pisum sp.
Puchek.
16827. TrRITICUM VULGARE.
Bugdai.
97

227

Watermelon.
Coriander.
Onion.
Fennel.
Mustard.
Sesame,
Cabbage.
Onion.
Millet.
Celery.
Sulhir.
Alfalfa.
Carrot.
Muskmelon.
Chick-pea.
Flax.
Cucumber.
Mung bean.
Safflower.
Mustard.
Pea.

Wheat.

228 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

16303 to 16335—Continued
16328. ORyza SATIVA.
Shal.
16329. Horpevum sp.
Arpa.
16330. Zra Mays.
Konak.
16331. CucuRBITA sp.
Kawa.
16332. LaGENARIA VULGARIS (?).
Kapak.
16333. CANNABIS SATIVA.
Bang. Used for smoking.
16334. Iris ENSATA PABULARIA.

Chigitmak. ‘* A species of iris said to grow in the dry desert sand or almost
anywhere if once it gets rain enough to cause it to sprout. Lt is reported to be
a good forage plant, both green and dry.
animals do not object to it.’ (Huntington. )

16335. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM.

Shemshu.

16336 to 16470.

Sheep are very fond of it, and other

Rice.

Barley.
Corn.
Squash (?). |
, Gourd.
Hemp.

‘Tris.

Fenugreek.

From Pullman, Wash. Received thru Mr. Byron Hunter, assistant agrostolo-

gist of the Department of Agriculture, November 14, 1906.

Seeds grown at the Agricultural Experiment Station at Pullman, Wash., together

with others collected from various sources.
16336. AGROPYRON sp.
A promising grass.
16337. AGROPYRON DIVERGENS.

Collected in August, 1904, on the
Moscow Mountains.

16338. AGROPYRON DIVERGENS.

Collected June 29, 1905, at Wa-
wawal, Wash. (Agros. No.
579. )

16339. AGROPYRON ELMERI.

CollectedAugust 4, 1904, at Wa-
wawal, Wash. (Agrost. No.
675.)

16340. AGROPYRON OCCIDENTALE.
Crop of 1905.

16841. AGROPYRON OCCIDENTALE.
Grown at Harlem, Mont.

16349. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS.
Crop of 1905. (Agrost. No. 2191.)

16350. AvVENA FLAVESCENS.
Cropof1905. (Agrost. No. 2192.)

16352. AVENA SATIVA.

Grown in 1905 from Argentine seed.

97

16342. AGROPYRON PSEUDO-RE-
PENS.

Crop of 1905.
16343. AGROPYRON sPICATUM. |
Crop of 1905. |
16344. AGROPYRON TENERUM.
Crop of 1905. (Agrost. No. 211.) |
16345. AGROPYRON TENERUM. |
Crop of 1904.
16346. AGROoPYRON TENERUM.

Crop of 1905. Grown from seed
collected at Trinidad, Colo.

16347. TriticUM vIOLACEUM.
Crop of 1905. (Agrost. No. 210.)

16348. ALOPECURUS CASTELLANUS.
Crop of 1903.

Tall meadow oat-grass.

16351. AVENA ORIENTALIS.
Cropot 1905. (Agrost. No. 1157.)

Oat,

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 229

16336 to 16470—Continued.

16353. Bromvs sp.
Crop of 1905. (Agrost. No. 245.)
16354. Bromus CARINATUS.

Collected at Wawawai, Wash.,
in 1904.

16355. Bromus CARINATUS.
Grown in 1905 from seed origi-
nally collected at Wawawai,
Wash.

16359. Bromus INERMIS.

16360. Bromus MARGINATUS.
Crop of 1904.
163861. Bromus MARGINATUS.

“ Kight-dollar Grass.’ Grown
at Selma, Oreg.

163862. Bromvus MARGINATUS.

Grown in 1905 from Portland,
Oreg., seed.

16863. Bromus MARGINATUS.
Crop of 1905.

16364. Bromus MARGINATUS
ELATIOR.

16365. BromMUS MARGINATUS
MARITIMUS.

Crop 0f 1905. (Agrost. No. 2261. )

16871. DactTyLiIs GLOMERATA.

16356. Bromus CARINATUS.

Grown in 1904 at Chehalis, Wash.
(Agrost. No. 609.)

16357. BROMUS CARINATUS
HOOKERIANUS.
Crop of 1905.

163858. Bromus CARINATUS
HOOKERIANUS.

Smooth brome-grass.
16866. Bromus MARGINATUS
PUMPELLIANUS.
Crop of 1905.
16367. Bromus POLYANTHUS.

Gathered at Portland, Oreg., in
1904. (Agrost. No. 614.)

16868. Bromus POLYANTHUS.
Crop of 1905. (Agrost. No. 319.)

163869. Bromus POLYANTHUS
PANICULATUS.

16370. BroMmts SITCHENSIS.

Grown in 1904 from seed gath-
ered at Puyallup, Wash.
(Agrost. No. 600. )

Orchard grass.

Purchased from the C. H. Lilly Company, Seattle, Wash.

16872. DactyLis GLOMERATA.
Crop of 1905.

163873. DESCHAMPSIA CAESPITOSA.
Crop of 1904.

16374. ELyMus CANADENSIS.

16375. ELYMUS VIRGINICUS SUBMUTICUS.

Crop of 1902. (Agrost. No. 328.)

16376. ELYMUS VIRGINICUS SUBMUTICUS.
Grown in 1905 from S. P. I. No. 16375.

16377. FEsrucA ARUNDINACEA.

163878. FrEsTUucA ELATIOR.
Grown from Kansas seed.

16379. Festuca hyb.

Orchard grass.

Wild rye.

Tall fescue.

A hybrid from Mr. A. B. Leckenby, Union, Oreg.

16380. FerstucA PRATENSIS.

163881. Festuca REFLEXA.

163882. LatTHyRus AZUREUS.

Grown in 1905 from S. P. I. No.
11195.

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—

Meadow fescue.

16883. LaAtTHYRUS COCCINEUS.
“Grown in ‘1905 from S. P. I. No.
11196.
163884. LatTHyRUS OCHRUS.
Crop of 1905.

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230 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
16336 to 16470—Continued. i
16885. Larnyrus sATIvus. Bitter vetch.

Grown in 1905 from S. P. I. No. 11197.

16886. Larnyrus sativus. Bitter vetch. ©

Grown in 1905 from §. P. I. No. 11198.
16887. Larnyrus sativus. ‘Bitter vetch.

Grown in 1905 from S. P. I. No. 11199.

16388. Larnyrus TINGITANUS. Tangier scarlet pea. —

Grown in 1905 from 8. P. I. No. 11220.

16389. Larnyrus TINGITANUS. Tangier scarlet pea.
Grown in 1905 from Agrost. No. 1548.

16390. Lo.ium BoNARIENSIS.

Grown in 1905 from Agrost. No. 2321.

16391. Lotium PERENNE. Perennial rye-grass,
From E. J. Bowen, San Francisco, Cal.

16392. Lo ium PERENNE. Perennial rye-grass.
Grown in 1905 from seed secured in Holland.

16393. LoLium PERENNE. Perennial rye-grass.
Grown in 1905 from Agrost. No. 1981.

16394. LoLiumM PERENNE. Perennial rye-grass.
Grown in 1905 from Agrost. No. 5349. From Argentine seed. ®&

16395. Lorus AMERICANUS. Dakota vetch.
From Cusick, Wash.

16396. Lotus AMERICANUS. Dakota vetch.
From Wenatchee, Wash.

16897. Lorus CORNICULATUS. Bird’s-foot trefoil.
Grown in 1905 from $8. P. I. No. 11204.

16398. Lorvus TETRAGONOLOBUS. Winged pea.
Grown in 1905 from §. P. I. No. 10398.

16399. MepicaGo MEDIA. Sand lucern.
Crop of 1904.

16400. MepicaGco MepIA. Sand lucern.
Crop of 1905.

16401. MepicaGo sarTiva. Alfalfa.
Grown by Mr. E. W. Downen, Pullman, Wash., in 1904.

16402. MepicaGo saTIVa. Alfalfa.
Turkestanalfalfa. Grownat Walla Walla, Wash.,in 1904, from S. P. I. No. 991.

16403. Mepicaco sativa. _ Alfalfa.

Turkestan alfalfa. Grown in 1905 at Pullman, Wash., fromseed obtained from
Mr. M. Evans.

16404. MELILoTUs INDICUS. 11406. MeELtILorus suLCATA.
Grown from Agrost. No. 1684. Grown from Agrost. No. 1161.
16405. MELILOTUS MACRO- 16407. MELICA CALIFORNICA.
STACHYS.

Grown in 1905 from Agrost. No.
Grown from Agrost. No. 1553. 1925.

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1633

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 231

6 to 16470—Continued.

16408. Panicum sp. Bird seed.
Crop of 1905.

16409. Panicum sp. Hungarian millet.
Grown in 1905 from Agrost. No. 2355.

16410. PanicUM CRUS-GALLI. 16411. Panicum cCRUS-GALLI.
Grown from Agrost. No. 1682. Crop of 1905.

16412. PanicUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

Grown from Agrost. No. 2620.

16413. PaANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Grown from Agrost. No. 2621.

16414. Panicum MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Mixt yellow and white broom-corn millet. Grown from Agrost. No. 2625.

16415. PanicumM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Grown from Agrost. No. 2626.

16416. PaNicuM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
White. Grown from Agrost. No. 2627.

16417. PaNricUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Grown from Agrost. No. 2628.

16418. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
White seed; late variety. Grown from Agrost. No. 2629.

16419. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Grown in 1905 from seed obtained at Cusick, Wash.

16420. PaANICcUM MILIACEUM. - Broom-corn millet.
White. Grown from seed obtained in Germany.

16421. PaNnicuM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Grown from Austrian seed.

16422. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Austrian seed.

16423. PAaNIcUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
Grown in 1904 at Usk, Wash.

16424. PENNISETUM SPICATUM. Pearl millet.

Grown at Biggenden, Queensland. (Agrost. No. 2110.)

16425. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA. Reed canary grass.

Grown from seed obtained from J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York City,
WEG

16426 to 16432. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.
16426. _ 164380.
owe from Agrost. No. Grown from Agrost. No. 2334.
16427. 16431.
Grown from Agrost. No. Grown from Agrost. No. 2335.
2331.
16428. 16432.
Grown from Agrost. No. From Genoa, Italy. Obtained
9339. at the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
- position in 1904. (Agrost. No.
16429. D361.) (8 ;
Grown from Agrost. No.
2333.
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232 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

16336 to 16470—Continued.

16433. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
Early.

16434. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
Stewart's Mammoth.

16435. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
Pasture.

16436. PisuM ARVENSE. Field pea.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 1486.

16437. PIsuM ARVENSE. Field pea.

Grown from 8. P. I. No. 1487.

16438. PLANTAGO FASTIGIATA,. 16440. Pod TRIFLORA.
Grown from seed originally ob- Grown at Cusick, Wash,
tained in Arizona. 16441. Sparrina gp.
16439. PLANTAGO FASTIGIATA. Grown at Cusick, Wash.
Crop of 1904. 16442. SPARTINA CYNOSUROIDES.
16443. STIPa TENACISSIMA. Esparto grass.

Grown from seed obtained from J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N. Y.
(Agrost. No. 2216. )

16444. TRIFOLIUM PANNONICUM.

Grown from 8S. P. I. No. 9817.

16445. TriroLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
Grown in 1904 by Mr. C. R. Widmer, Albany, Oreg.

16446. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM. Fenugreek.
Grown from Egyptian seed.

16447. Victasp. Vetch.
A variety similar to pearl vetch. Grown from Agrost. No. 2452.

16448. Vicia sp. Vetch.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 11200.

16449. Vicia sp. Vetch.
Grown at Ray, Wash.

16450. Vicia sp. Vetch.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 11199.

16451. Vicia sp. Vetch.
Grown from Agrost. No. 2454. :

16452. VicIA ATROPURPUREA. Vetch.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 12135.

16458. ViIcIA BITHYNICA. Vetch.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 11230.

16454. Victa cRACCA. Vetch.
Grown irom S. P. I. No. 10283.

- 16455. Vicia cracca. Vetch.

Grown from Chinese seed.

16456. Vicia EGYPTICA. 6 Vetch.

97

DECEMBER, 1903, TO DECEMBER, 1905. 233

16336 to 16470—Continued.

16457. VicIA FABA. Vetch.
Grown from Agrost. No. 2463. :

16458. ViIcIA FULGENS. Vetch.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 11231.

16459. ViIcIA GIGANTEA. Vetch.
Grown in 1904 at Clatskanie, Oreg. (Agrost. No. 613.)

16460. Victa nirsutTa(?). Japan vetch.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 9237.

16461. Victa HIRTA. Vetch.

16462. ViciIA LUTEA. Vetch.
Grown from Algerian seed.

16463. VictIA MICRANTHA. Vetch.
Grown from Agrost. No. 999.

16464. VicIA NARBONNENSIS. Vetch.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 11282. A

16465. ViIcIA SATIVA ALBA. Pearl vetch.

16466. Vicra sativa. Common vetch.

Grown at Corvallis, Oreg.

16467. VicIA SATIVA ALBA. Pearl vetch.
Grown from seed from Mr. Henry Gilbrich, New Era, Oreg.

16468. Vicia sicuLa. Vetch.
Crop of 1904.

16469. VicrIA sIcuLA. Vetch.
Grown from Algerian seed.

16470. Victa VILLosA. Hairy vetch.

Seed from Mr. Elliott.

16471. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS. Johnson grass.
From St. Louis, Mo. Received thru D. J. Bushnell & Co., November 25, 1905.

16472 and 16473.

From Durban, Natal, South Africa. Received thru the Botanic Gardens,
November 25, 1905.

16472. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.
16473. VoANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA. Woandzu.
16474. LEsPpEDEZA STRIATA. : Japan clover.

From Richmond, Va. Received thru T. W. Wood & Son, November 29, 1905.

16475. LESPEDEZA STRIATA. Japan clover.

Received from the Office of Grass and Forage Plant Investigations of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, November, 1905. (Agrost. No. 1115.)

16476. CucURBITA sp. Pumpkin.

From Pretoria, South Africa. Received thru Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the Trans-
vaal Department of Agriculture, November 27, 1905.

Boer.
97

234 SEEDS AND PLANTS TMPORTED.

16477 to 16480. GaARcCINIA spp.

From Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Received thru J. 8S. Montero & Bros., December
1, 1905.

16477. GARCINIA COCHINCHI- 16479. GARCINIA HANBURYI.
NENSIS.

16478. GARCINIA FERREA.

16480. GARCINIA INDICA.

16481. IseRVILLEA sp. (?).

From Mexico. Received thru Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National
Museum, who collected the seed in the summer of 1905.

“A very interesting, attractive vine, which grows in very dry districts. Fruit
red.’’ ( Rose. )

16482. CALYPTROGYNE DULCIS.
From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Received thru Departamento de Botanica,
Kstacién Central Agronémica, November 28, 1905.
16483 to 16485. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Cat Island, 8. C. Grown by Mr. J. H. Tull, special agent of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received November 20, 1905,

16483. Grown from S$. P. I. No. 4253. From Cairo, Egypt.
16484. Grown from §. P. I. No. 9406. From Sao Paulo, Brazil.
16485. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 11140. From Spain.

16486. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Japan. Received thru the Botanic Gardens, Durban, Natal, South Africa,
December 2, 1905.

16487. Diospyros EBENUM. Sapote negro.

From Manila, P. I. Received thru Mr. Thomas L. Lyon, of the Insular Bureau
of Agriculture, December 2, 1905.

‘*Wood reputed good, but variable in color. One of the most attractive of our
broad-leaved evergreens. Fruits astringent.’’ (Lyon. )
16488. VICIA SATIVA ALBA. Pearl vetch.
From New Era, Oreg. Received thru Mr. Henry Gelbrich, December 5, 1905.

16489. MeELILOTUS ALBA. Sweet clover.

From Birmingham, Ala. Received thru the Amzi Godden Seed Company,
December 4, 1905.

16490 to 16494. JUNcuUs spp. Matting rush.
Collected by Mr. J. H. Tull, special agent of the Department of Agriculture.
Received December 5, 1905.
16490. JwuNcus EFFUSUS. 16493. JtuNcUs EFFUSUS CON-
Collected on Cat Island, S. C. GLOMERATUS.
16491. Juncus EFFUSUS. CON- Collected on Cat Island, §S. C.
GLOMERATUB. 16494. JUNCUS EFFUSUS CON-
Collected near Kinston, N. C. GLOMERATUS.
16492. JuNcUS EFFUSUS CON- Collected near Newbern, N. C.
GLOMERATUS.

Collected on Black River road,
near Georgetown, S. C.

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16495 to 16505.

From the White House Propagating Gardens, Washington, D. C. Received
December 5, 1905.

A collection of ornamentals.

16495. CaALATHEA ORNATA MAJES- 16500. CaLATHEAWARSCEWICZII.

TICA.
c 16501. IscHNOSIPHON HIRSUTA.

496. XANTHOSOMA LINDENI.
16496. Xa) : 16502. Maranra waALtisi.

16497. CALATHEA PULCHELLA. TOROSL. MARNIE Gate RaiaS:

16498. CaALATHEA VANDEN-

ane 6504. HoMmMALOMENA WALLISI.

16499. OaLaTHEA INTERMEDIA. 16505. CanaTHea (?) sp.

16506. ARALIA CORDATA. Udo.
From Waseda, Tokyo, Japan. Received thru J. Ikeda & Co.. December 5, 1905.

16507. Panicum sp.

From Pretoria, South Africa. Received thru Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the Trans-
vaal Department of Agriculture, December 5, 1905.

16508. Merpricaco SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Amasia, Turkey. Received thru Mr. H. Caramanian, November 25, 1905.

16509 to 16540. 7
From Nancy, France. Received thru Victor Lemoine & Son, December 4, 1905.
16509. ANEMONE JAPONICA. 16512. Deurzia VILMORINAE.
16510. ANEMONE JAPONICA. 165138. PHILADELPHUS LEMOINEI.
16511. Devurzia MyRIANTHA.
16514 to 16540. PHLox DECUSSATA. Perennial phlox.
Named varieties.

16541 to 16762. PAronta spp. Peony.

From Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire), France. Received thru Monsieur A. Des-
sert, December 2, 1905.

16541 to 16642. Named varieties of the Chinese herbaceous section.
16643 to 16659. Named varieties of the European herbaceous section.

16660. PakroNILA ANOMALA (or 16662. PAEONIA TENUIFOLIA
SmouTHI!). FLORE PLENO.

16661. PAEONIA TENUIFOLIA.
16668 to 16759. Paronia MouTAN. Named double varieties.
16760 to 16762. ParonrA MouTAN. Named single varieties.

16763 and 16764.

From the Office of Gardens and Grounds, Department of Agriculture. Received
December 8, 1905. ;

16763. CavaTHEa sp. 16764. Maranra sp.
Rough-pubescent petiole basal; Near Maranta arundinacea, but
green thruout. with side shoots on culms.

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236 SEEDS AND PLANTS TMPORTED.

16765 to 16769.

From the White House greenhouse, Public Buildings and Grounds, Washing-
ton, D. C. Received December 8, 1905.

16765. MARANTA SPLENDIDA. 16768. CALATHEA ROSEO-PICTA,
16766. CALATHEA ARRECTA. 16769. CALATHEA UNDULATA.
16767. CALATHEA MAKOYANA.

16770. ZEA MAYS. Sweet corn.
From North Clarendon, Vt. Received thru Mr. D. Dana Hewitt, December 11,
1905,

White Malakof. Grown from 8S. P. I. No. 138256. (Lot ‘‘A”’ selected from No.
16772. )

16771. MerpicaGo DENTICULATA. Bur clover.

From San Francisco, Cal. Received thru the Jessup-Wheelan Company, De-
cember 11, 1905.

16772. ZEA MAYS. Sweet corn.
From North Clarendon, Vt. Received thru Mr. D. Dana Hewitt, December 11,
L905,

White Malakof. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 18256.

16773 to 16780.
From St. Louis, Mo. Received thru Mr. Fred Mueller, of the Missouri Botan-
ical Gardens, December 11, 1905.
167738. ALOCASIA MACRORHIZA 16777. COoOLOCASIA INDIGA,

VARIEGATA. ;
; ; 16778. XNANTHOSOMA sp.
From ( eylon.

16774. ALOCASIA ODORA.
From East Indies.

16775. COLOCASIA sp.
From Mexico.

From Cuba.
16779. XNANTHOSOMA VIOLA-
CEUM.
From West Indies.

a ; 16780. (Undetermined. )
16776. CoLocASIA ANTIQUORUM
EUCHLORA.

From India.

16781 to 16784. Zra Mays. Sweet corn.
From North Clarendon, Vt. Received thru Mr. D. Dana Hewitt, December 11,
1905.

White Malakof.
16781. Grown from S. P. I. No. 13357.
16782. Grown from selection ‘‘B”’ of S. P. I. No. 13256.
16783. Grown from selection ‘‘G”’ of S. P. I. No. 13256.
16784. Grown from selection ‘‘C”’ of S. P. I. No. 13256.

16785. Hu1piscus SABDARIFFA. Roselle.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received thru the Porto Rico Experiment Station,
December, 1905.

16786. EUucALYPprus CORYMBOSA. Bloodwood.

From Bowen, North Queensland, Australia. Received thru Mr. William Petti-
grew, of the Queensland Acclimatization Society, December 6, 1905.

‘*One of the numerous species of Australian eucalyptus. A tree of medium size,
with persistent flaky bark, often reported as stunted or shrubby in appearance, but

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frequently attaining a height of 150 feet and a trunk diameter of 3 feet. It is restricted
to the warmer and moister coast regions of northeast Australia, and, to judge by its
absence in the interior, could bardly be expected to grow in a region subject to frost
or extremes of dryness. The tree furnishes a wood that is easily worked when fresh,
but exceedingly hard when dry. The presence of kino makes it unsuitable for lum-
ber or fuel, but also serves to make it very durable underground and resistant to
white ants; hence it is very valuable for railroad ties, posts, culverts, for paving, and
for other uses in underground situations. Fence posts of this material are reported
to have lasted for forty years in Australia. The bark yields 28 per cent tannic acid
and the leaves about 18 per cent. The creamy white flowers of this tree contain a
large amount of nectar and are much visited by bees. The tree is also one of the
sources of the kino of commerce.’’ (McClatchie. )

16787. (GARCINEA SPICATA. Fukuji tree.
From Riu Kiu Islands, Japan. Received thru Mr. H. E. Amoore, December 11,
1905.
*‘An ideal wind-break.’’ (Amoore. )
16788. NiIcorraNa TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Morrinhos, State of Goyaz, Brazil. Selected by Mr. Antonio Borges Sam-
paio, of Uberaba, Minas-Geraes, and sent in by Dr. H. M. Lane, of Sao Paulo,
Brazil. Received December 15, 1905.

“The famous Morrinhos tobacco. The tobacco grown in Sao Paulo and Goyaz is
probably from seed brought from the Orient by the early Portuguese settlers, who
took great pains to keep it pure. Goyaz is located in the mountainous region of

_Brazil, about 700 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro, in latitude 16° 8., where the
mean annual temperature is 80°, with a maximum of 104° and a minimum of 25°.”

( Lane.)

16789 to 16796.

From Hangchow, China. Received thru Mr. Frederick D. Cloud, United States
vice-consul, December 15, 1905.

16789. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Yellow. An oil bean.

16790. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Black. An excellent table bean.

16791. PHASEOLUS sp. Bean.

16792. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. ' Sorghum.

16793. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

16794. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (?).
‘‘Grow with long pod and bear well. Used as a vegetable.’”’ ( Cloud.)
16795. VIGNA SINENSIS (?). Cowpea.

‘“Very different from preceding. More prolific, shorter pod, and a better
eating bean.”’ ( Cloud.)

16796. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Black.

‘All of these varieties are largely grown in China and, as in the case of the
yellow soy bean, are very valuable. The black soy bean is extensively grown
in the north for forage purposes and constitutes the principal article of food
for horses, donkeys, and cattle. It is also a good table bean. This bean
mixed with ‘kaoliang’ (sorghum) seed, chopped grass, or straw, with a little
bran, makes the very best horse feed. Perhaps the ‘kaoliang’ is the most
highly prized of all forage plants grown in China. No part of the plant goes
to waste. Two or three weeks before the plant matures and the seed is ripe
the farmer strips nearly all the blades from the plant, ties them in bundles,
allows them to cure in the sun for a few days, and then stacks them away

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indoors. All thru the winter these blades are keenly relishec
and donkeys. Then the seeds are gathered, combed out, an
Several varieties of alcohol and wines are made from these
deadly native drink ‘sam-shu’—at least one variety of i
‘kaoliang’ seed. The seed makes excellent feed for stock of
long stalks are thrown on the thrashing floor, rolled flat
rollers, carefully cleaned of all particles of pith, and woven int
of mats and matting, suitable for use on floors, for window s
roofs of native houses and sheds. These stalks are also exte
fuel by the farming class. It is a most valuable crop and m
out all the northern provinces. Not grown much as far south a:
‘The yellow bean (16789) is the ‘bean-cake’ bean so extensive
the Manchurian provinces and is a most valuable crop. May be gr
ward, but fotriehes best in colder latitudesy’’ (Cloud.) s
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Abyssinian seeds, 11039 to 11119, 12371 to
12393.

Acacia sp., 12781.
aneura, 10475.
baileyana, 12790.
cultriformis, 15684.
cunningham, 15683.
elongata, 12791.
linearis, 12792.
longifolia, 11748.
lunata, 12793.
montana, 10476.
neritfolia, 10477, 15685.
prominens, 11744.
trinervata, 12794.

ee carpinifolium, 13993.
circinnatum, 15932.
macrophyllum, 12236.
myabei, 13801.

Achras sapota, 11534.
Aconitum napellus, 12410, 12411, 12427
* 12428.
Actinidia sp., 11629, 11630.
Adenocarpus frankenioides, 10727.
Adonis amurensis, 15781.
Aegilops speltoides, 16276.
: squarrosa, 16254.
Afzelia quanzensis, 12360.
Agapanthus umbellatus 12239, 13803.
Agaricus sp., 13078, 13134.
Agave sp., 16159, 16198, 16206. Zz
maculata, 11689.
Agriophyllum gobicum, 16316.
Agropyron sp., 16336.
divergens, 16337, 16338.
elmeri, 16339.
occidentale, 13441 to 13443,
13504, 16340, 16341. |
pseudo-repens, 16342.
spicatum, 16348. |
tenerum, 11129, 13092, 16344- to | |
16346.
Agrostis sp., 18877.
alba, 11130, 11640.
asperula, 14840.
See Blighia sapida.
Alchornea ilicifolia, 10478.
Aleurites cordata, 10410, 13104.
Alfalfa, (Algeria), 12803.
(Arabia), 12992.
(Argentina), 12549.
(Ecuador), 14972.
(France), 14496, 14497.

Alfalfa, (Italy), 18738, 13739, 138742 to
13745, 13751, 13753 to 13755,
13757 to 18759.
(Mexico), 11651, 11652.
(Russia), 10232 to 10235, 13857,
13858.

(Tunis), 12846, 12847.

Turkestan, 14786.

See also Medicago spp.
Algarobillo. See Caesalpinia brevifolia.
Allium sp., 16308.

cepa, 10988, 11761, 11762, 12719,
12720, 12732, 13088, 13859, 16313.
fistulosum, 12703.
Almond. See Amygdalus communis.
Alnus firma, 10529.
incana, 10530.
japonica, 10528.
maritima, 12802.
Alocasia sp., 15789, 15889.
cuprea, 15678.
macrorhiza, 15413.
variegata, 167738.
odora, 16774.
Aloe dichotoma, 11643.
Alopecurus castellanus, 16348.
Alphitonia ponderosa, 14429.
Alpinia caerulea, 10479.
Alsike. See Trifolium hybridum.
Althaea rosea, 13575, 13594, 13603, 13604.
Alyssum maritimum, 12964.
Amaryllidaceae, 16141, 16148, 16202.
Amatungulu. See Carissa arduina.
Ampelopsis veitchii purpurea, 11564.
Amphypterygiwm, 16207.
Amygdalus communis, 10338, 10558 to
10562, 12552, 12822 to 12831,
15831 to 15837.
hyb., 14255.
persica, 10335 to 10337, 10457,
11777, 15753, 15754, 15935.
Anacardium occidentale, 12809.
Ananas sativus, 11010, 11011, 11675, 14452.
Andropogon sp., 13880, 13882.
affinis, 14896.
contortus, 13875.
eucomus, 13889.
halepensis, 11131, 16471.
sericeus, 15949.
sorghum, 10327, 10612, 11058
to 11067, 11082 to 11085,
11119, 11132 to 11188, 11164,
11371, 11793, 12371 to 12374,
13316 to 13318, 13565, 14500
to 14775, 15825, 16792.
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Anemone alpina sulphurea, 12994.
japonica, 16509, 16510.
Anise. See Pimpinella anisum.
Anona sp., 13137.
Anthericum sp., 16148.
Anthistiria ciliata, 13454.
Anthoxanthum odoratum, 11139, 13359.
Antirrhinum majus, 12987, 12988.
Apera arundinacea, 13623.
Apio. See Arracacia esculenta.
Apium graveolens, 10995, 16315.
Apple (Crimea), 10345 to 10348.
Misket, 10525, 13087.
Russian, 10261.
(Turkey), 13056.
See also Pyrus malus.
Apricot. See Prunus armeniaca.
Siberian. See P. siberica.
Aquilegia sp., 13624, 13625, 13627,
13645, 13722, 13723.
COE rulea, 13020, 13021 ’
13726.
californica, 13024.
canadensis, 13022.
caryophylloides, 13637.
chrysantha, 13018, 13019,
clematidea hybrida, 13639.
ecalcarata, 13626.
flabellata, 13641.
glandulosa, 13023, 13642.
helenae, 13706.
skinneri, 13289, 13644.
stuarti, 13290.
truncata, 13643.
vulgaris compacta, 13660.
Arachis hypogaea, 10622, 11140,
12814, 14961, 14962, 15782 to
16161 to 16164, 16233 to 16236,
16483 to 16486.
Aralia cordata, 12140, 12452, 16506.
racemosa, 16231.
Aristida sp., 13879, 13892, 13899, 15334.
Armeria formosa hyb., 13694.
Arracacia esculenta, 15374.
Arrhenatherum elatius, 11141, 11143, 16245,
16255, 16349.
Artemisia argentea, 10676.
Artichoke. See Cynara scolymus.
Chinese. See Stachys sie-
boldii.
Arundinaria simoni, 11641.
Arundinella ecklonii, 13886.
Ash. See Fraxinus sp.
Asparagus crispus, 14984.
duschesnii, 13319.
virgatus, 11733, 12898.
Asphodelus ramosus, 10679.
Astrebla triticoides, 15950.
Atriplex confertifolia, 13556.
coronata, 13553 to 13555, 13557.
holocarpa, 12778, 15947.
leptocarpa, 15948.
nummelaria, 12777.
semibaccata, 11142, 12735.
Atropa belladonna, 12900.
Avena sp., 13812, 13968,
brevis, 16277,

13628,

13640,

13638.

oo

11532,
15787,
16472,

PLANTS IMPORTED.

Avena flavescens, 16350,
hirsuta, 16278.
ludoviciana, 16279.
orientalis, 16280, 16351.
planiculmis, 14841, 16281.
sativa, 10183 to 10193, 10269, 10271,
10278, 10279, 10321, 10330, 10354
to 10359, 10455, 10624, 11144 to
11151, 11655, 11722, 12138, 12303,
12877 to 12882, 13090, 13091,
13576, 18577, 14802, 15655, 15797,
15798, 16856 to 15864, 16352.
strigosa, 16282.
Avocado. (Canary Islands), 16170.
(Florida), 12933 to 12987,
13729 to 138731, 15656.
(Guatemala), 10978, 13292.
(Hawaii), 10615 to 10620.
( Mexico), 14435, 14889, 14890.
(Natal), 11724.
See also Persea gratissima.
Bactris major, 14458.
Balsamorhiza sp., 11676.

Balsam-root. See Balsamorhiza sp.
Bamboo. See Arundinaria simoni, Bam-
busa striata, Bambusa vulgaris, and Phyl-

lostachys spp. oe ,
Bambusa striata, 12757.
vulgaris, 14447.

See Musa sapientum.
jarberry. See Berberis sp.
Barberton daisy. See Gerbera jamesoni.
Barley. (Central Asia), 16329.
(England), 10360 to 10363.
(Finland), 10270.
(Germany ), 13346.
Hanna, 10402, 11622,
_ 12993, 15867.
(India), 14964, 14965.
(Minnesota), 10674.
(Norway), 13578.
Oderbrucker, 10754.
Russian, 10219 to 10222.
Swedish, 10275, 10276, 10583
to 10586.
See also Hordeum spp.
Barringtonia alba, 10480.

Bean, broad, 10406, 10411 to 10448, 10535
to 10543, 10991, 13779 to 13785.
horse, 10724, 10753, 10962, 11697,

11759, 13784, 13785, 14468, 14880,

14881, 15428, 15429.
soy. See Glycine hispida.
velvet. See Mucuna utilis.

See also Phaseolus spp. and Vicia
spp.

(Sicily), 10628 to 10630.

sugar, 11152 to 11163, 11237 to 11251,

11355 to 11368, 12394, 12744,
12745, 12918, 13952 to 13966.

See also Beta spp.

Banana.

12125,

Beet,

| Begonia sp., 10465, 10575, 11345, 11597 to

11599, 11692, 12733.

_ Belamcanda punctata, 13236.

Bellflower, Chilean, 14948.
Bellis perennis, 13703.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC > NAMES.

Berberis sp., 13347.
amurensis, 13351.
fremonti, 12242.
sieboldii, 13353.
sinensis, 13352, 13976.
thunbergii, 13977, 13978.
vulgaris, 18979 to 13985.
Berseem. See TVrifoliwm alexandrinum.
Beschorneria bracteata, 15751.
Beta cicla, 10531.
maritima, 10629, 10630.
vulgaris, 10628, 10989, 11152 to 11163,
11237 to 11251, 11355 to 11368,
12394, 12744, 12745, 12918, 13952
to 138966, 14804.
Bidens heterophylla, 14488.
Bird’s-foot trefoil. See Lotus corniculatus.
Bitoom. See Pistacia atlantica.
Black jube. See Diospyros lotus.
Blandfordia flammea, 10481.
Blennodia lasiocarpa, 10482.
Blighia sapida, 10557, 16224.
Bloodwood. See Hucalyptus corymbosa.
Bloomeria aurea, 13818.
Boltonia glastifolia, 13665.
Bosea yervamora, 10677, 10728.
Bossiaea rhombifolia, 12795.
Bouteloua curtipendula, 13566.
Brachypodium pinnatum, 16256.
Brassica sp., 10245 to 10247, 11081, 15811,
15813, 16310, 16325.
alba, 10982, 10983.
chinensis, 14957.
napus, 10243, 10244, 11165, 11684,
13733, 13787 to 13793, 16193,
16304.
nigra, 12756.
oleracea, 12813, 16312.
botrytis, 13000.
pe-tsai, 10981, 10984,
10997, 15812.
rapa, 12727, 12728, 15315 to 15320.
Brome-grass. See Bromus spp.
Bromus sp., 15956 to 15959, 16353.
adoensis, 15960.
alopecurus, 15961.
altissimus, 15962.
andinus, 14842, 15963.
angustifolius, 15964, 15965.
arduennensis, 15966 to 15969.
villosus, 15970.
arenarius, 15971.
arvensis, 15972.
asper, 15978.
biebersteinii, 15974.
brachystachys, 15975.
breviaristatus, 15976, 15977.
brizaeformis, 15978.
canadensis, 15979 to 15983.
carinatus, 15984, 16354 to 16358.
hookerianus, 13444,
13445.
ciliatus, 15985 to 15994.
commutatus, 15995, 15996.
condensatus, 15997.
confertus, 15998.
congestus, 15999.

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Bromus crinitus, 16000.
danthoniae, 16001.
diandrus, 16002.
erectus, 16003, 16283.
laxus, 16004.
transilvanicus, 16005.
villosus, 16006.
fibrosus, 16007.
fimbriatus violaceus, 16008, 16009.
giganteus, 16010.
triflorus, 16011.
grossus, 16012.
gussoni, 16013, 16014.
hookerianus, 16015.
hordeaceus, 16016.
glabrescens, 16017.
inermis, 10226, 11166, 13446, 13795,
15884, 16018 to 16022, 16171 to
16174, 16359.
intermedius, 16023.
interruptus, 16024.
japonicus, 16025, 16026.
kalmii, 16027, 16028.
krausei, 16029, 16030.
laevipes, 16051, 16032.
laxus, 16033 to 16035.
longiflorus, 16036 to 16038.
macranthus, 16039.
macrostachys, 16040, 16041.
lanuginosus, 16042.
madritensis, 16043 to 16045.
delilei, 16046.
marginatus, 13370, 18447, 13505,
16047, 16048, 16360 to 16366.
maximus gussoni, 16049.
mollis, 16050, 16051.
glabratus, 16052.
lloydianus, 16053.
thominii, 16054.
multiflorus, 16055.
pacificus, 15875.
parviflorus, 16056.
patulus, 16057, 16058.
manus, 16059
pendulus, 16060.
pitensis, 16061, 16062.
polyanthus, 16367, 16368.
paniculatus,
16369
porteri frondans, 16063.
pubescens, 16064.
pumpellianus, 16065, 16066.
pungens, 16067.
ciliatus, 16068.
purgans, 16069 to 16074.
purpurascens, 16075, 16076.
racemosus, 16077 to 16084.
richardsoni, 16085.
rigidus, 16086.
rubens, 16087, 16088.
schraderi, 16089, 16090.
secalinus, 16091, 16092.
multiflorus, 16093.
segetum, 16094.
sitchensis, 16370.
squarrosus, 16095 to 16101.
villosus, 16102.

13448,

242

Bromus squarrosus wolgensis, 16103.
stenophyllus, 16104.
sterilis, 16105.
tacna, 16106 to 16108.
lectorum, 16109, 16110.
trinti, 16111.
unioloides, 11167, 16112 to 16122
willdenowii, 16123.
valdivianus 16124.
variegatus, 16125.
vestitus, 16126.
virens, 16127.
willdenowti, 16128.
Broom corn. See Andropogon sorghum.
Brucea sumatrana, 11681.
Brunonia australis, 10483.
Bryonia alba, 12440.
dioica, 12441.
Buckwheat. See Fagopyrum spp.
Butternut. See Juglans cinerea.
Bystropogon origanifolius, 10678, 10729.
Cabbage. See Brassica oleracea.
Cacao. See Theobroma cacao.
Caesalpinia sp., 14437.
brevifolia,
kaucaiensis,
Caladium sp., 15378.
esculentum 13293 to 13297.
Calamagrostis hyperborea, 13449.
Calathea sp., 16505,16763.
arrecla, 16766.
intermedia, 16499.
makoyana, 16767.
ornata maje slica,
pulchella, 16987.
roseo-picta, 16768.
undulata, 16769.
vandenheclei, 16498.
warscewiczii, 16500.
Calendula officinalis, 12979, 12980.
Calla. See Richardia africana.
Calliandra grandiflora, 11593, 11688.
Calliopsis. See Coreopsis.
Callitris calcarata, 15686.
robusta, 15687.
Calophyllum calaba, 11653.
hasskarlii, 11021.
inophyllum, 10463, 12110.
kunstleri longifolium, 11022.

10651,
14425,

11792.

16495.

spectabile, 11023, 11024,
11025.
venulosum, 11026.
Calyptrogyne dulcis, 16482.
Campanula amabilis, 13721.
glomerata acaulis, 13707, 13720.

media, 13025, 13026, 13591.
pyramidalis, 13286,
13589, 13590.
Camphor. See Cimnamomum camphora.
Canarium album, 11271.

Cannabis sativa, 10241, 10242, 10281, 10979,

12849, 16332.
Cape gooseberry. See Physalis spp.
Capparis mitchellii, 10485.
Capriola dactylon, 11169, 13878, 15779.

Capsicum annuum, 10392 to 10396, 10755,
11742,

10756, 11639, 11741,
14484, 14485.

13288, |

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

| Capsicum frutescens, 11108.

| Castanea crenata,

| Cedronella canariensis, 10730.

| Centrosema plumieri, 15852.

Oren. validus, 12404. °

_ Chenopodium anthelminticum, 12908.

Caragana arborescens, 129138, 15475.
microphylla, 12912. ee
Carica papaya, 131038, 14449. 65:
Carissa arduina, 11734, 13239, 13967.
Carpodetus serratus, 11745.
Carthamus tinctorius, 11115, 16324,
Carum ajowan, 12431.
carvi, 12414, 12901.
gairdneri, 12932, 16223.
Cascarasagrada. See Rhannus purshiana,
Cashew nut. See Anacardium occidentale.
Casimiroa edulis, 14454.
Cassava. See Manihot sp.
Cassia angustifolia, 12442.
Cassinnia theodorei, 10484.
12773, 13130.
sativa, 13131.
vesca, 12681.
Castanospora alphandi, 10486.
Castilla costaricana. 11657.
elastica, 10975, 14450.
Castor oil. See Ricinus spp.
Casuarina stricta, 15688.
suberosa, 12796.
torulosa, 13689.
Catispa, 16134.
Cauliflower. See Brassica oleracea botrytis.
Cebadilla. See Schoenocaulon officinale.
Cedar, giant. See Thuja gigantea.
Cedar of Lebanon. See Gein libani.
Cedrela odorata, 11769.

Cedrus libani, 11258.
Celery. See Apium graveolens.
Celtis paniculata, 10487.
Centaurea sp., 11114.
calcitrapa, 10679.
cyanus, 12977.
Centranthus ruber, 13608, 13609.

Cephalaria tatarica, 13360, 13361, 13852.
Piibacte hiebersteinii, 13612.
ercidiphyllum japonicum, 11624.

Ceruella, 14434, 14456.
Chaetochloa sp., 13887, 13911, 13919.
aurea, 13910.
glauca, 14905.
italica, 10613, 11168, 11220,
11496, 15827.
nigrirostre, 13912.
pennisetum, 13914.

Chamaedorea sp., 11012 to 11017.
Chayote. See Sechium edule.
Cheirodendron gaudichaudii, 14423.

Cherry, flowering. See Prunus pseudo-
cerasus.
Japanese bush, 15810.
Mexican, 11636.
Russian, 10260, 10580 to 10582,
11034.
See also Prunus spp.
Chestnut. See Castanea spp.

Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum.
Chilopsis saligna, 15807.

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 243

Chloris sp., 15355.
truncata, 10488.
virgata, 13895, 13901, 15337.
elegans, 15340.
Chrysanthemum anethifolium, 12872.
frutescens, 10681, 10731.
leucanthemum hyb., 13318
to 13315.

Chrysopsis hispida, 11771.

Cicer arietinum, 10978, 10974, 11095, 11109,
11110, 11170, 11634, 12393, 15362 to
13369, 16320.

Cineraria populifolia argentea, 10680.

Cinnamomum camphora, 13808, 14464,
14884.

Ciruela, or Ciruella. See Spondias sp.

Citrange. See Citrus hyb.

Citrullus vulgaris, 10249, 12718, 12771,
15758, 15764, 15766, 15929, 15930, 16306.
Citrus sp., 12141, 13263.
aurantium, 10970, 12687 to 12690,
12692.
australasica, 14993.
bigaradia, 12691.
decumana, 11661 to 11673, 14907.
hyb., 13002 to 13006.
oan 10365.
limonum, 12686.
Clematis sp., 11539 to 11563, 13929 to 13932,
13936 to 18939, 13941 to 13945.
coccinea, 13927.
davidiana, 13863.
flammula, 13925.
fortunei, 11522.
indivisa, 13926.
integrifolia duwrandiu, 13946.
jackmani, 11558 to 11560, 138933,
13934.
lilacina floribunda, 13935.
reticulata, 11557.
standishi, 13940.
Clethra arborea, 10732.
Clianthus dampieri, 15953.
Clitoria ternatea, 13862.
Clivia miniata. 15676.
Clover, bur. See Medicago denticulata and
M. maculata.
crimson. See Trifolium incarna-
tum. ;
(England), 13772 to 13777.
(France), 14493 to 14495.
(Greece), 12927 to 12929.
(Italy), 18734 to 13737, 13740,
13741, 18746 to 13 749, 13752,
13756, 13770, 13771.
(Japan). See Lespedeza striata.
(New Zealand), 12890, 12891.
(Norway ), 13581.
red. See Trifolium pratense.
Russian, 10254, 10532 to 10534,
; 10563 to 10567, 10577, 10626,
10627.
sweet. See Melilotus spp.
(Uganda), 10352.
white. See Trifoliwm repens.
wild Russian, 10254.
See also Trifolium spp.

Cochlearia armoracia, 10462, 10576.
officinalis, 15849.

Coffea sp., 11078, 11354, 11504, 12380 to
12382.

zanguebariae, 12897.

Colchicum autumnale, 12436.
Colocasia sp., 13086, 15381, 15382, 15395,
16775.
antiquorum esculentum, 15372,
15373, 15941.
euchlora, 16776.
fontanesti, 15797.
illustris, 15796.
indica, 16777.
Combretum loeflingi, 10489.
Commelina coelestis, 13614.
Conium maculatum, 12902.
Convolvulus sp., 10628.
althaeoides, 10682.
floridus, 10683.
Cordyline australis, 15690.
obtecta, 15691.
stricta, 15692.
Coreopsis sp., 12972.
coronata, 12976.
drummondi, 12974.
grandiflora, 12973.
lanceolata, 12971, 13629, 13630.
tinctoria, 12975.
Coriandrum sativum, 11077, 11101, 12908,
16307.
Corn (Central Asia), 16330.
(India), 14971.
(Mexico), 14459.
(Russia), 16190.

sweet, 10400, 10401, 12557 to 12563,
12697, 13148 to 13153, 18570, 16770,

16772, 16781 to 16784.
(Turkey), 15775.
See also Zea mays.
Cornus kousa, 12755.
macrophylla, 13994, 13995.
Coronilla varia, 10252.

Corylus avellana, 10343, 10344, 12833, 12834.

Cosmos bipinnatus, 12989.
Cotoneaster angustifolia, 13242.
Cotton (Australia), 14885 to 14887.
(Guatemala), 13094 to 13101.
(Peru),
14870, 14945, 14946.

tree. See Gossypium arboreum.

wild, 13079, 13238.

See also Gossypium spp.
Cowpea. See Vigna sinensis.
Craspedia richea, 10490.

Crataegus sp., 12648.
Crocus sp., 15441, 15442.
Crucianella stylosa, 13616.
Cucumis sp., 11774.

melo, 10248, 10553 to 10556, 11796,
12770,
13341 to 13345, 13355, 15672,
15755 to 15757, 15765, 15776,

12108, 12109, 12669,

16319.
sativus, 12717, 12863, 16322

13583 to 13585, 14801,

244

Cucurbita sp., 10310, 12704, 12729, 12749,
12750, 12843. to 12845, 15670,
15671, 15816, 15817, 15937,
16331, 16476.
melanosper ma, 14874.
Cupania sapida. See Blighia sapida,
Curcuma amada, 16194.
longa, 16196.
Custard apple, wild, 13157.
Cydonia sp., 13158.

Cynara scolymus, 12862, 15945; 15946.
Cyperus sp., 14483.
papyrus, 10568, 12710. -

Cyphomandra betacea, 12758.

( 'ylisus glabratus, 10684.
palmensis, 10685, 10734.
proliferus albus, 16927.

I5851.

14845.

scoparius,
Dactylis aschersoniana,

glomerata, 11171, 12895, 15668,
16371, 16372.
Dahlia sp., 10572, 12867, 12449, 12450,
12564, 13283, 13727.

chisholmi, 10573.
olga 14995.
738.

7 3705.
Danthonia semiannularis,

Dasylirion sp., 16205,
Date. See Phoenix dactylifera.
Date plum. see Diospyros lotus.
Daucus carota, 14805, 16318.
Davidia involue rata, 12137, 16208.
Delphinium sp., 12769.
ajacis hyacinthiflorum,
chine nse, 13% 595.
elatum, 13104, 13685.
formosum, 13015, 13016, 13597.

merekii,
dias
15952.

13661.

grandifiorum, 13012, 13013,
12596.
hyb., 13017, 13714.

impr riale, 13662.
slaphisagria, 10686, 10735,
12420, 12455.
sulphureum, 13598.

Deschampsia caespitosa, 16373.
Desert willow. See Chilopsis saligna.
Deutzia myriantha, 16511.
vilmorinae, 16512.
Dianella tasmanica, 10491.
Dianthus barbatus, 13587, 13588, 13600 to
13602, 13670 to 13673, 13695.
barbatus & D. chinensis, 13647.
caryophyllus, 13699 to. 13702,
13708, 13709.
chinensis, 13682, 13684.
elatum, 13683.
heddewigii, 13008.
imperialis, 13659.
plumarius, 13657, 18716, 13717,
13719.
Dieffenbachia sp., 15763.
seguine, 15679.
Digitalis canariensis, 10687, 10736.
grandiflora, 13592.
lutea grandiflora, 13593.
purpurea, 12699, 15009 to13011.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. £

_ Dracunculus canariensis, 10689.

|

| Dodonaea triquetra, 10493.

| Doum palm.
|
Dracaena aurea,

| Eremophila bowmani, 10501.

Dillwynia cinerascens, 10492.
Dioscorea sp., 10590 to 10593.

divaricata, 10811, 103812.
_ Diospyr os ebenum, 16487.

kaki, 13819 to 13851. 4 ge

lotus, 15780. : arg
| Diplopappus chrysophyllus, 187127 ae
Dodecatheon meadia, 12776. vaya

viscosa, 12797, 14430.
Doekoe. See Lansium domesticum.
Dolichos biflorts, 13371, 18372.
lablab, 13378 to 13376.
uniflorus, 12752.
See /Typhaene crinita.
14427.
draco, 10688.
Dracontium asperum, 15805.

Durian. See Durio zibethinus.
Durio zibethinus, 15886.
Dysoxylon muelleri, 10494.
Echallium elaterium, 12421, 12426,
Echeandia sp., 16154.

paniculata, 15281.
Echinacea sp. * 2. peleanthus, 13725.

angustifolia, 12424, 12425,

Echinocystis sp., 13816, 13817.

Echinops ritro, 13619.

Echinin Jormosum, 10690,
simplex, 10691.
strictum, 10692.

Edgeworthia gardneri, 12142.

Kecha, 13142.

Lhrharta stipoides, 14901.

Kinkorn. See Triticum monococeum.

Elaeagnus angustifolia, 10371, 10372.

Elaeocarpus cyaneus, 12798.

Klaeodendron curtipendulum, 10495.

Eleusine coracana, 11100, 12390.

tocusso, 16257.

Elionurus argenteus, 13881.

Elymus canadensis, 15955, 16374.
chubutensis, 14844.
condensatus, 13450.
triticoides, 13451.
sabulosus, 14845.
virginicus submuticus, 13452,16375,

16376.

Emilia sonchifolia, 12981.

Emmer. See Triticum dicoccum. —

Enterolobium cyclocarpum, 11592.

Eragrostis sp., 13867, 13868, 13875, 13876,

13885, 13896, 13897, 138900,

13904, 13906, 15338, 15342,

15358, 15359.
abyssinica, 11117, 11118, 12378,

12385, 12386, 14470.
brounti, 14897.
chloromelas, 13871.
lappula divaricula, 13884.
leptostachya, 14898. ;
major megastachya, 13921
pilosa, 12799, 14899.
plana, 13883.

brown, 10496,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 245

Eremophila latifolia, 10497.
maculata, 10498.
mitchelli, 10499.
oppositifolia, 10500.

Eriobotrya japonica, 11631, 12832, 15809.

Eriodendron anfractuosum, 14813.

Eriositemon difformis, 10502.

EHrodium chelidonifolium, 16216.

daucoides, 12618.
glandulosum, 16219.
gruinum, 16258, 16284.
hymenodes, 16215.
macradenum, 16220.
macrophyllum, 16222
manescavt, 16221.
pelargonifolium, 16217.
stephanianum, 16259.

_EHrvum lens, 10236, 10237, 10752, 11080,

11105, 14462.
Erythrina coralloides, 13282.
monosperma, 14426.

Eschscholizia californica, 12873.

Eucalyptus behriana, 10503.
botri yoides, 11747.
coccifera, 10505.
corymbosa, 16786.
corynocalyx, 11736.
diversicolor, 10504.
goniocalyx, 16227.
incrassata, 10506.
longifolia, 11748.
tereticornis, 10507.
virgata, 10508.

: Euchlena mexicana, 11172, 11480.

Eucommia ulmoides, 12136.

EHupatorium portoricense, 14999.

Huphorbia sp., 13140.

canariensis, 10693.
regis-jubae, 10694.
Eutelea arborescens, 11746.
Eutrema hederaefolia, 10579.
wasabi, 12451.
Fagopyrum esculentum, 10569, 11173.
tataricum, 14969.

Feijoa sp., 15818 to 15820.
sellowiana, 12850.

Fenugreek. See Trigonella foenwm-

graecum.

Ferula linkii, 10695.

Festuca arundinacea, 16377.
elatior, 11174, 16378
gigantea, 15826.
heterophylla, 11175.
hyb., 16379.
ovina, 11176.

ingrata, 16244.
pabularis, 10976.
pratensis, 11177, 11482, 13453,
16380.
reflexa, 16381.
rubra, 11178.

Ficus sp., 12780, 13188, 14488.
glomerata, 12111.
rubiginosa, 15693.

Fig. See Ficus spp.

Filbert, Crimean, 10343, 10344.

See also Corylus avellana.

>

Flax, Russian, 9897 to 10167, 10315 to
10317, 10379 to 10381, 12744.
See also Linum usitatissimum.
Foeniculum dulce, 12700, 16309.
Footah, 13140.
Fragaria sp., 10751.
Francoa ramosa hybrida, 13718.
Fraxinus sp., 11635.
Freesia sp., 14788, 14799.
refracta alba, 14985. Al
Freycinetia arborea, 12104.
Fukuji, 16787.
Furcraea foetida, 10967.
Furze. See Ulex europaeus.
Gaillardia sp., 11770, 13605.
perennis, 13666.
Galilea juncea, 10696, 10737.
Gamboge. See Garcinia morella.
Garbanzo. See Cicer arietinum. —
Garcinia cochinchinensis, 12021, 16477.
cornea, 11721.
cowa, 11785, 11787.
dioica, 11027.
dulcis, 11028, 11029.
Jerrea, 16478.
fusca, 11030.
hanburyt, 16479.
indica, 11501, 16480.
livingstonei, 11483, 12811, 12960.
loureiri, 11081.
mangostana, 11725, Wt, 11786,
12022, 18135, 13572, 13800,
13987, 16131.
morella, 10522, 11478, 11790,
12693.
spicata, 11789, 16787.
zanthochymus, 11032, 11784
11788, 12019, 13349.
Genista canariensis, 10697.
monosperma, 10698.
Gerardia tenuifolia hyb., 13667.
Gerbera jamesoni, 14482.
Ginseng. See Panaxr ginseng.
Gladiolus sp., 14073 to 14087, 14128 to
14182, 14317 to 14334, 14409,
14411.
alatus, 15594.
childsii, 14006 to 14034, 14268 to
14285.
cruentus, 14000.
dracocephalus, 14002, 14102 to
14109
gandavensis, 12368, 14035 to
14061, 14156 to 14204, 14260
to 14265, 14371 to 14407.
hyb., 12682, 14079.
kelwayi, 14335 to 14370, 14408,
14410, 14412.
leichtlini, 14005.
lemoinei, 14062 to 14072, 14088
to 14101, 14133 to 14142, 14205
to 14236, 14266, 14267, 14286
to 14316.
nanceianus, 14110 to 14127, 14143
to 14155, 14237 to 14259.
psittacinus, 14003.

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246

Gladiolus purpureo-auratus, 14001,
saundersii, 14004. =
segetum, 10699,

Glaucium flavum, 13668.

Gleditschia sp., 10251.

Glycine hispida, 11179, 11180, 12399, 12400,
13502, 13503, 14952 to 14954, 16789,
16790, 16796.

Glycyrrhiza glabra, 13574.

Gonospermum fruticosum, 10700.

revolutum, 10701, 10738.

Gooseberry. See Ribes grossularia.

Gorse. See Ulex europaeus.

Gossypium sp., 11045 to 11048, 11187 to

11190, 11502, 11775, 11776,
12306, 12938, 13079, 13238,
13583 to 13585, 14469, 14801,
14870, 14885 to 14887, 14945,

14946.
arhoreum, 10403, 10404,
barbadense, 11181 to 11186,
11343.

herbaceum, 11263. |
hirsutum, 13094 to 13101.
tomentosum, 10964.
Gourd, Japanese, 10309, 10310.
See also Cucurbita spp. and Lagen-
aria Spp.

Grape (Algeria), 13133.
(Central Asia), 10331 to 10334,
10598 to LOG609,
Crimean, 10340 to 10342.
(France), 11372 to 11477, 12940 to |
12957.

See also Vitis vinifera.
Australian bluegrass.
pogon sericeus.
Bermuda. See Capriola dactylon.
brome. See Bromus spp.
eanary. See Phalaris canariensis.
cane. See Stipa tuckeri.
esparto. See Stipa tenacissima.
guinea. See Panicum maximum.
Johnson.
pensis.
Hungarian.
Kentucky
pratensis.
love. See Hragrostiz spp.
meadow fescue. See Fvstuea pra-
tensis.
rice. See Microlaena
stipoides.

See Astrebla triticoides.
orchard. See Dactylis glomerata.
pigeon. See Chaetochloa glauca.
red fescue. See Festuca rubra.
redtop. See Agrostis alba.
rescue. See Bromus unioloides.
rice. See Ehrharta sp.
rye. See Lolium spp.
sheep’s fescue. See Festuca ovina.
slender wheat. See Agropiron te-

nerum.
summer.

Grass, See Andro-

See Setaria italica.
bluegrass. See Poa

Mitchell.

See Panicum sanguinale.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. _

Hedysarum

_ Heteropogon contortus, 13873.
| Hevea sp.,
| Hibiscus sp.,

_ Honey ans ust.

See Andropogon hale- |

|

| Hicoria ep.
y

eile ——
Pe

es

Grass, sweet vernal.
odoratum. /

tall fescue or meadow.
Festuca elatior.

velvet. See Holcus la
wallaby. See Danthonia sem
nularis.

wild, 10227 to 10231. ree

Grevillea linearis, 10515.
robusta, 11749.
Ground cherry.
Guava. See
Guayabillo. See Psidium
Guerrero. See Lupatorium
Guileminea illecebroides, 115
Guizotia oleifera, 11093, 11107,
Gum tree. See Encalyptus s 108

coronarium,
Helenium grandicephalum, 13697,
Helianthus sp., 11660, 11773.
annuus, 10223 to 10225,
multiflora, 12963.
Helichrysum bracteatum, 12986. $i
Hemp, Chinese, 10979,
Russian, 10241, 10242,
Swedish, 10281.
See also Cannabis sativa. —

Hesperaloé funifera, 13805.

14991.

15885.
144389.
sabdariffa, 16785.
11254, 11256.
b., 11628,

Hippeastrum sp., 13807. mh ia
Holeus lanatus, 12405, 13377, 16247, acy
Holly. See Ilex crenata, cay
Hollyhock. See Althaea rosea.
Homalomena wallisi, 15762, 1
Homeria discolor, 15680.
See Gleditschia p
Hop. See Humulus lupulus.
Hordeum sp., 11040 to 11044, 11116, 1
12375, 12376,. 13578, ”
15821, 16329.
bulbosum, 13562.
distichum, 10362, 10363,
12121."
erectum, 10586,
12129. .
nutans, 1040
to 10585,
12116 to

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Bd e

hexastichum, 10360, 10:
tetrastichum, 10674, 10754, 11
11716, 1177 12120 i

11193, 11264, 112
11621, 11658, 116

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

|. Horse-radish. See Cochlearia armoracia.

Japanese. See Hutrema
wasabi.

Malin, 10462, 10576.

Hovea heterophylla, 10509.
AHumulus lupulus, 11683, 12805 to 12807.
Husk tomato. See Physalis spp.
Hyacinthus sp., 15430 to 15434, 15457,
15458, 15896 to 15904. °
orientalis, 12233, 12244 to
12257, 14790, 15806.
Hydrangea scandens, 12961.
Hydrastis canadensis, 13864.
Hymenocallis sp., 16142, 16147.
littoralis, 10571.
Hymenosporum flavum, 11750.
HHyoscyamus niger, 12412, 12429.
Hypericum floribundum, 10702.
Hyphaene crinita, 11269.
Iberis amara, 13007.
coronaria princeps, 13286.
Tbervillea sp., 16201, 16481.
sonorae, 16200.
Ilex crenata, 10449.
Impatiens holstii, 13710.
Inearvillea delavaya, 13620, 13713.
Ipomoea sp., 12401, 12958.
batatas, 14480, 16175 to 16188.
hederacea, 13080 to 13083.
pes-caprae, 11723.
Tris sp., 12370, 13227 to 13230, 15646 to

15654.
ensata pabularia, 16334.
gracilipes, 13231.

_ hispanica, 15739 to 15748.
kaempferi, 13159 to 13226.
laevigata, 13233 to 13235.
sibirica, 13232.

Ischnosiphon hirsuta, 16501.
Isolepis canariensis, 10733.
Jacaranda ovalifolia, 11642.
Juglans sp., 14997.
cinerea, 11257.
hyb., 10587, 11252.
nigra, 11253.
regia, 10339, 12114, 13573.
Juncus effusus, 12804, 13264, 13621, 14482,
16490.
conglomeratus, 14778, 16491
to 16494.
setchuensis, 13622.
Kafir corn. See Andropogon sorghum.
Kapoelasan. See Nephelium mutabile.
Karoobosch. See Pentzia virgata.
Kennedya rubicunda, 12800.
Kniphofia sp., 13632.

hyb., 13631.

Kochia scoparia, 12990, 13077.
Kosam. See Brucea sumatrana.
Kosteletzkya pentacarpa, 10614.
Kulthi. See Dolichos uniflorus.
Kunzea pomifera, 15882.

Lactuca sativa, 10996, 10998, 10999.
Lagenaria vulgaris, 16332.
Landolphia sp., 11654.

Lansium domesticum, 12238, 13728, 13986.

sumatrana, 11484.

Lapageria rosea, 14948.
Lappago racemosa, 16285.
Larkspur. See Delphinium spp.
Lathyrus sp., 14966.
azureus, 11195, 16382.
cicer, 13379.
coccineus, 11196, 16383.
ochrus, 16384.
odoratus, 12359, 13306 to 13312.
sativus, 10375, 11197 to 11199,
13378, 16385 to 16387.
silurus, 16137.
stipularis, 11194.
sylvestris, 10255, 12361.
tingitanus, 11200, 16388,
Lavandula abrotanoides, 10703.
vera, 12413, 12480.
Leaf beet. See Beta cicla.
Leitchee, or litchi. See Nephelium litchi.
Lemon. See Citrus limonum.
Lemoncito, 144383.
Lens esculenta. See Hrvum lens.
Lentil, Russian, 10236, 10237.
See also Ervum lens.
Lepidium sativum, 11096.
Leptosyne stillmanni, 13669.
Lespedeza japonica, 13811.
striata, 11201,
16475.
Lettuce. See Lactuca sativa.
Leucophae candidissima, 10704, 10739.
Tiatris sp., 11772.
scariosa, 11718, 11719.
Licorice. See Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Lilium sp., 11008, 11565 to 11589, 12565,
15933.
alexandrae, 12143.
auratum, 12144.
batmanniae, 11565, 12145.
brownti, 11580, 12146.
candidum, 15944.
columbianum, 15891.
concolor, 11566 to 11569, 12148.
cordifolium, 11570, 12147.
dahuricum, 11576.
elegans, 11571 to 11575.
giganteum, 12564.
hansoni, 11577, 12149.
humboldtii, 15890.
hyb., 13106, 15893, 15894.
japonicum, 11578, 11580, 12146.
krameri, 12150.
leichtlinii, 11581, 12151.
longiflorum, 11582, 12152.

16389.

11479, 16474,

eximeum, 11728 to
11730, 14481, 15478,
15746.

eximium giganteun,

11583, 11590, 11591,
15479, 15584, 15942.
multiflorum, 11794,
15943.
medeoloides, 11584, 12153.
mexicanum, 11686.
neilgherrensé, 10963, 11649, 12896.
pardalinum, 12680, 15892, 15895.
x humboldtii, 15894.

248 SEEDS

Lilium pardalinum X* parvum, 15893.
philippinense, 10966, 12235, 14812.
rubellum, 11579.
speciosum, 11585 to 11588.

album, 12154.
tigrinum, 12169.
Lily (Mexico), 10571.
See also Lilium spp.
Lime, Finger. See Citrus australasica.
(India), 10365.
See also Citrus limetta.

Linum austriacum, 10147.

usitatissimum, 9897 to 10167, 10315
to 10317, 10378 to 103881, 11079,
111138, 11267, 12891, 12774, 16521:

Lippia repens, 11682, 12819.

Lobelia sp., 18606, 13607.
inflata, 12904.
tenuior, 13711.

Lolium bonaerensis, 13797, 16390.
italicum, 11202, 12892, 13339.
perenne, 10588, 11203, 11481, 12893,

16391 to 16394.

Longan. See Nephelium longanum.

Loquat. See Eriobotrya japonica.

Lotus americanus, 16395, 16396.

canariensis floribunda, LO7OD.

10253, 11204,

corniculatus, 3750,

16397.

telragonolobus, 10398, 16398.

Lupine. See Lupinus spp.
Lupinus sp., 11637.

affinis, 11205.

angustifolius, 11206.

luteus, 11207.
Lycopersicum esculentum,

12725, 12726, 13001.

Maba sandwicensis, 14424.
Macadamia ternifolia, 11797, 15697.
Magnolia pumila, 10968.

stellata rosea, 13802.
Mahogany. See Swietenia mahagoni.
Malpe. See Bidens heterophylla.
Mammea americana, 11648.
Mammeeapple. See Wammeaamericana.
Manfreda sp., 16159.
Mangifera cambodiana, 11645.

12705, 12706,

indica, 10636 to 10669, 10960,
11369, 11625, 11766, 11779,
12240, 12241, 12305, 12930,
12931, 13338, 13348, 14448,
15424.

mekongensis, 11646.

Mango (Africa), 11779.
(Florida), 121388, 12240, 12241,
12305.

(Hawaii), 11766, 12930, 12931.
(India), 10636 to 10669, 11369,
13338, 13348, 15424.
(Mexico), 14448.
(Tahiti), 10960, 11625.
See also Magnifera indica.
Mango ginger. See Curcuma amada.
Mangosteen. See Garcinia mangostana.
Manihot sp., 11698 to 11713.
Manila hemp. See Musa teztilis.

AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

| Maple, broad-leaved.
phyllum.
| Maranta sp., 16764. 2
amabilis, 16503.
lineata rosea, 15677.
splendida, 16765.
wallisi, 16502.
| Mariposa lily. See Calochortus sp.
Maritzgula. See Carissa arduina.
| Martingula. See Carissa arduina.
Matondo, 13132.
Matricaria eximia, 13617.
Matundulaku, 12810, 12959.
Meconopsis integrifolia, 13340.
Medicago sp., 13809.
cancellata, 13648.
carstiensis, 14853.
ciliaris, 16260.
denticulata, 11208, 13552, 16771.
echinus, 16261.
elegans, 16262.
gerardi, 16286.
lupulina, 13742, 138751, 16138.
maculata, 16213.
media, 13488, 16399, 16400.
minima, 16264.
orbicularis, 10725, 16265.
radiata, 16266.
rigidula, 16286.
sativa, 10232 to 102385, 11209
to 11211, 11276, 11651,

See Acer macro-

11652, 12231, 12398,
12409, 12549, 12671,
12694 to 12696, 12702,
12747, 12748, 12772,
12784, 12801, 12803,
| 12816, 12820, 12846,
12847, 12991, 12992,
13237, 13259, 13291,
13358, 13435 to 13440,

13478 to 13487, 13489,
13519 to 13521, 13541
to 13547, 13561, 13564,
13738, 13739, 13743
to 13745, 13653 to 13755,
13757 to 13759, 13767,

13769, 13778, 13857,
13858, 13999, 14496,
14497, 14883, 14886,
14962, 16136, 16209,
16317, 16401 to 16403,

16508.
getula, 12803.
falcata, 16263.
scutellata, 16267.
terebellum, 16287.
turbinata, 16288.
Melaleuca pustulata, 10510.
| Melica californica, 16407.
Melilotus alba, 11212, 16135, 16289, 16489.
altissima, 16268.
elegans, 14854.
indicus, 16404.
italica, 16269.
macrostachys, 16405.
speciosa, 13559.
sulcata, 13558, 14855, 16406.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 249

Melilotus tommasini, 14856.
Melon. See Cucumis spp.
Mesembryanthemum sp., 12574 to 12576.
crystallinum, 10706,
10740.
geminatum, 13102.
Mesua ferrea, 11033.
Mezoneuron kauaiensis, 14425.
Microlaena stipoides, 15951.
Milla biflora, 16151.
Millet, German. See Chaetochloa italica.
Italian. See Chaetochloa italica.
broom-corn. See Panicum milia-

ceum.
pearl. See Penniseturr typhoi-
deum.

See also Chaetochloa italica.

Milo maize. See Andropogon sorghum.
Miscanthus condensatus, 10524, 12156.
Monarda fistulosa, 12447.

punctata, 12448.
Monstera deliciosa, 15673.
Moraea iridioides, 13782.
Morning-glory (Japan), 10623, 13080 to

13083

See also Convolvulus spo.
Morus alba, 12859.
Mucuna utilis, 112138, 11508.
Mulberry. See Morus spp.
Mung bean. See Phaseolus max and Pha-
seolus radiatus.
Musa sp., 11647, 15876 to 15879.
ensete, 14457.
sapientum, 10965, 13568.
textilis, 10405, 12708, 16214.
Mushroom. See Agaricus spp.
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.
Mustard, Russian, 10245 to 10247.
See also Brassica spp.
Myoporum deserti 10511.
sandwicensis, 14431.
Myosotis sp., 18610, 13715.
Myrobalan. See Zerminatlia sp.
Myrsine lassertiana, 14428.

Narcissus sp., 12263 to 12265, 12280 to |
12302, 15667, 15703, 15705 to

15708, 15744, 15769, 15772,
15844, 15847.
barru conspicuus, 15845.

bicolor, 15438, 15449, 15455,

15589, 15590, 15593, |

15666, 15701.
horsfieldii, 15586, 15658.
15699.
biflorus, 15446.
incomparabilis, 15447,
15591, 15662, 15702.
pachybolbus, 13305.
poeticus, 15440, 15450, 15452.
alba, 14491.
ornatus, 15451, 15663,
15770.
pseudo-narcissus, 15423, 15435 to
15437, 15448, 15453, 15456,
15585, 15587, 15588, 15592,
15659 to 15661, 15664, 15700,
15704, 15709, 15767, 15768,
15771, 15773, 15846, 15848.

15454,

Narcissus tazetta alba, 15439, 15459, 15657,
15698, 15774.

Nectarine. See Amygdalus persica.

Nelumbium speciosum, 12157 to 12176.

Nephelium lappaceum, 13258, 13571, 13798.

litchi, 10670 to 10673, 11342,
14888, 16237 to 16243.
mutabile, 18799, 13861, 13988,
14815.
Nerine sp., 14789.
Nicotiana sanderae, 12139, 12358.
tabacum, 10451 to 10453, 11001,
11035 to 11088, 11497, 11498,
11999, 12000, 12105 to 12107,
12683, 12920, 14420, 14421,
14871 to 14878, 14975 to 14979,
16788.

Nuphar polysepalum, 11783.

Nut, Australian. See Macadamia ternifo-
lia.

Oak, cork, 10264.

See also Quercus spp.
Oat, (Algeria), 10269.
(England), 10354 to 10359.
(Finland), 10271.
(Germany ), 14802.
(New Zealand), 12877 to 12882.
(Norway), 13576, 13577.
(Russia ), 10183 to 10193, 10321, 10624.
(Sweden), 10278, 10279.
Swedish Select, 10330, 10455.
(Transvaal), 13968.
See also Avena sativa.

Oenothera ovata, 15883.

rosea, 10707, 10741.

Olea europaea, 12569 to 12573, 12672 to
12677, 12684, 12685, 12753, 12754, 12910,
12921, 13257, 13567.

Olearia pimeloides, 10512.

Olive. See Olea europaea.

Onagraceae, 16199.

Onion. See Allium cepa.

Onobrychis onobrychis, 13794, 138991, 16246.

Opuntia sp., 14476, 14787, 14822 to 14839,

14923 to 14944, 14949 to 14951,
14980 to 14983, 15839 to 15848.
ficus-indica, 12837 to 12842, 13350,
14777, 14806 to 14810, 14816 to
14821, 15850.
gymnocarpa, 12112, 12402, 12403,
15777.

tomentosa, 12836.

; Orange. See Citrus aurantium.

Orania philippinensis, 14472, 14814.
Orchidaceae, 11346, 13273.
Origanum vulgare, 12422, 12482.
Ornithopus sativus, 12407, 13990.
Oryza glutinosa, 13047 to 13054, 13069 to
13076, 16189.
sativa, 12130, 12453 to 12457, 12679,
12711 to 12715, 12759 to 12767,
12808, 12852, 12865 to 12871, 12874
to 12876, 13035 to 13076, 14779
to 14785, 14963, 14967, 15480 to
15583, 15759 to 15761, 15778,
15881, 16328.
utilissima, 13035 to 13046, 13055 to
13068.

250

Pachyrhizus sp., 12369.
Paeonia sp., 12028 to 12108, 16541 to 16659.
anomala, 16660.
moutan, 16663 to 16762.
tenuifolia, 16661, 16662.
Panax elegans, 11781.
gaudichaudii, 14423.
ginseng, 10326, 12445 to 12446.
Pancratium sp., 11002.
Pandanus luzonensis, 14478.
Panicum sp., 16408, 16409.
colonum, 13894.
crus-galli, 16410, 16411.
decompositum, 11727.
effusum, 14902.
isachne, 13913.
maximum, 11800, 12865, 12678,
13563, 14492, 14776.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

miliaceum, 10625, 11495, 12016 to |

12018, 14955, 14956,
16314, 16412 to 16423.
sanguinale, 14903.
sulcatum, 13922.
te neriffae, 13893.
Papave rsp., 10259, 11798.
bracteatum, 13677.
croceum, 13674, 13675.
nudicaule, 13633, 13649 to 13652.
orientale, 13634 to 13636, 13653 to
13656, 13658, 13676, 13724.
rhoeas, 12785.
somniferum, 12906, 12907, 12966
4 to 12970, 13107,
15822 to 15824.
<P. bracteatum,
11798.
See Carica papaya.

14968,

Papaw.
Papyrus.
Pardanthus
punctata,
Parietaria arborea, 10708, 10742.
Parkinsonia sp., 15808.
Parota. See Enterolobium cyclocarpum.
Paspalum sp., 15362.
brevifolium, 14904.
digitatum, 16230.
Passiflora acerifolia, 11124.
alata, 11126.
coerulea, 11120.
edulis, 11121, 12899.
ligularis, 11125.
manicata, 11123.
pfordii, 11122.
Passion flower. See Passiflora spp.
Pea, field. See Pisum arvense.
(Finland), 10274.
flat. See Lathyrus sylvestris.
(New Zealand), 12887 to 12889.
Russian, 10238 to 10240.
sweet. See Lathyrus odoratus.
Tangier scarlet.
lanus.
Tibetan, 15750.
See also Pisum spp.
Peach (Arabia), 10457.
(Central Asia), 10335 to 10337.
(China), 15753, 15754, 15935.
See also Amygdalus persica.

See Cyperus papyrus.

chinensis. See Belamcanda

See Lathyrus tingi- |

|

| Pentstemon sp., 13696.

| Phaseolus sp., 13392, 18393, 16791.

Peanut ( Australia), 16233 to 15236. «
( Brazil), 11532.
(China), 14961, 14962.
(France ), 15782 to 15787, 16161.
(Italy), 16162 to 16164,
(Japan), 10622.
(Natal) , 16472.
See also Arachis hypogaea.

Pear. See Pyrus sp.
Pecan. See /icoria pecan.

Pennisetum macrophyllum atrosanguineum,
13646,
typhoideum, 11214, 12851,
16424.

hyb., 18678, 18679.
Pentzia virgata, 10635, 11740.
Pepino, See Solanum muricatum.
Pepper, chili, 11639, 14484.

Japanese. See Nanthoxylum pi-
peritum.
paprika, 10392, 10755, 10756,

11741, 11742.
red, 10393 to 103895.
sweet, 10396, 14485.
See also Capsicum spp.
Perilla ocymoides, 10632.
Periploca laevigata, 10709, 10748.
Persea carolinensis, 11765.
gratissima, 10615 to 10620, 10978,
11724, 129383 to 12937, 13292;
13729 to 13731, 14435, 14468,
14889 to 14890, 15656, 16170.
indica, 14498, 16133, 16169. -
Persimmon, Japanese. See Diospyros
kaki.
Petroselinum sativum, 12721.
Phalaris arundinacea, 13951, 16425.
canariensis, 13300 to 13308, 13586,
13947 to 13950, 16426 to 16432.

angularis, 10523, 13884 to 13591,
13405.

caffer, 16290.

calearatus, 13380 to 13383.

lunatus, 12730, 14974.

max, 13400 to 13403, 16129.

multiflorus, 16302.

radiatus, 10284, 10329, 10407,
10527, 10610, 11098, 12775,

13394 to 13399, 14960, 15926, ‘
16210, 16211, 16323, 16793. '
retusus, 13404.
vulgaris, 10353, 11055 to 11057, '

12736, 12743, 12817, 12818.
Philadelphus lemoinei, 16513.
Phleum alpinum, 10548.
medium, 10547.
michelii, 10549, 14846.
pratense, 10282, 10456, 10458 to
10461, 10545, 10546, 10550, 10578,
10589, 10621, 10726, 11000, 11215,
11494, 12234, 12894, 13580, 15669,
16433 to 16435. —
Phlox decussata, 13680, 13681, 16514 to —
16540. ;

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 251

Phlox drummondii, 12965.

Phoenix dactylifera, 10757 to 10958, 11003,
11128, 11277 to 11341, 11485 to 11489,
11801 to 11996, 15000 to 15314.
Phyllostachys henonis, 12177.
mitis, 12178.
migra, 12179.
quilioi, 12180.
Physalis sp., 12395, 12396, 15745, 15931.
edulis, 14908.
Picrasma ailanthoides, 12861.
Pimbe, 12811, 12960.
Pimpinella anisum, 12388, 12701.
Pineapple. See Ananas sativus.
Pinguicula sp., 12995, 14998.
caudata, 12996.
Pinus canariensis, 10710.
parviflora, 15928.
Piper nigrum, 15681.
Pistache. See Pistacia vera.
Pistacia sp., 13154.
atlantica, 10267, 10288, 10328.
chinensis, 10285.
mutica, 10265, 10266, 10287, 10377.
terebinthus, 10268, 10286, 10322,
12232.

vera, 10323, 10376, 11778, 12248, |

12746, 12782, 12783; 12815,
12835, 12848, 12922 to 12924,
13569.

Pisum sp., 10986, 11097, 11111, 11112,
15750, 16326.

arvense, 11216, 13992, 16130, 16436, |

16437.
elatius, 16301.
jomardi, 16291.

sativum, 10238 to 10240, 10274,

HOSS peel 26 985 al 722
12723, 12731, 12887 to 12889,
- 13579.
Pittosporum buchanani, 11752.
macrophyllum, 11644.
undulatum, 11753.
Plantago fastigiata, 16438, 16439.
Plocama pendula, 10711.
Plum, Russian, 10262, 10263.
Turkish, 10526, 13157.

wild African, 12751, 13139, 13141. |

See also Prunus spp.
Poa attica, 14847.
mulalensis, 10977.
pratensis, 11217, 11737, 12550, 16228.
triflora, 16440.
Podocarpus elata, 15694.
Podolepis acuminata, 10513.
Poelianthes elongata, 11260.
longiflora, 11533.
tuberosa, 14811.
Polygonum baldschuanicum, 13599.
monspeliensis, 13664.

_ Polypteris texana, 16160.
Pomegranate. See Punica granatum.
Pomelo. See Citrus decumana.
Popcorn, (Brazil), 13260 to 13262.

(Chile), 14909 to 14921.
(Dutch East Indies), 14992.
(India), 13354.

See also Zea mays.

Poppy, California. See Eschscholtzia cali-
fornica.
Tibetan. See Meconopsis integri-
folia.
See also Papaver spp.
Portulacaria afra, 12020.
Potato, American, 10570, 14800.
aquatic, or ‘‘Mercedes.’’ See
Solanum commersoni.
(Ecuador), 14893 to 14895, 14973,
16248 to 16253.
(England), 12608 to 12613, 12643
to 12668.
(France), 12602 to 12607.
(Germany ), 12578 to 12596.
(Holland), 12597 to 12601.
(Seotland), 12614 to 12649, 13027
to 13034, 14490.
sweet. See Ipomoea batatas.
wild, 10473.
See also Solanwm tuberosum.

| Poterium sanguisorba, 12577.

Primula sp., 13613.
Proso. See Panicum miliaceum.

| Prostanthera striatifolia, 10514.

Prunus sp., 10260, 11020, 11636, 14434,
15810.
armentaca, 11633.
cerasus, 10580 to 10582, 11034.
divaricata, 10262, 10268.
domestica, 10526, 13157.
paniculata, 12181 to 122380.
pseudo-cerasus. See Prunus pani-
culata.
sibirica, 14487.
virginiana, 11499, 11500.
Psidium sp., 10464.
guajava, 11726, 13806.
molle 11004, 11005, 12716, 12821.
Psoralea bituminosa, 10712.
Pumpkin. See Cucurbita pepo.
Punica granatum, 10368 to 10370, 12566 to
12568, 12925, 12998, 12999, 13298.

| Pyrethrum cinerarifolium, 12416, 12435.

roseum, 12415, 12434.
Pyrus sp., 15375.
malus, 10261, 10345 to 10348, 10525,
13087, 13156.
Quercus cornea, 10633.
cuspidata, 13997.
suber, 10264.
Quince. See Cydonia sp.
Radish. See Raphanus spp.
Rambutan. See Nepheliwm lappacewm.
Ranunculus canariensis, 10713.
Rape, Italian, 13733.
Russian, 10243, 10244.
See also Brassica napus.
Raphanus sp., 15321 to 15332, 15814, 15815.
sativus, 10397, 10399, 10990,
12707, 12724, 12919.
Raspberry. See Rubus spp.
Rauwolfia sandwicensis, 14422.
Red bay. See Persea carolinensis.
Rhamnus alaternus calabrica, 12858.
crenulata, 10714.
purshiana, 12734.

"Rheum officinale, 13089.

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Rheum palmatum tanghuiticum, 13093.
Rhodocystus berthelotianus, 10715, 10744.
Rhubarb. See Rheum spp.
Rhus sp., 13155.
Ribes grossularia, 10250.
Rice (Brazil), 12522.
(British Guiana), 12489 to 12512.
(Ceylon), 12464 to 12478, 12808.
(China), 12874 to 12876, 16189, 16328.
(Dutch East Indies), 15778.
(Egypt), 12515 to 12515.
(Formosa), 13035 to 13076.
(France), 12453 to 12463.
(German East Africa), 12523, 12524,
15480 to 15583.
(Greece), 12521.
(India )
to 14785, 14967.
(Italy), 12519, 12520.

(Japan ), 12679, 12711 to 12715, 12761 |

to 12765, 14963, 15759 to 15761.
(Java),
(Korea), 12766, 12767.
(Siam), 12516 to 12518.
(Singapore), 12479 to 12488.
wild. See Fiz ania aquatica.
See also Oryza sativa.
Ricinus sp., 11068 to 11073, 11638.
canzibariensis, 12856.
Rosa sp., 11517 to 11531, 11586 to 11538,
13116 to 13120, 13243 to 13255,
13320 to 13337, 15425, 15426.
humilis, 11519.
rugosa, 12915.
hyb., 13108 to 13115,
to 13129.
See [Hihiscus sabdariffa.

12418, 12438.

13121

Roselle.
Rosmarinus officinalis,

Rubber. See Castillaspp.and Landolphia
sp.
Rubia fruticosa, 10716, 10745.

Rubus sp., 15376.
australis, 11505.
biflorus, 11506.
deliciosus, 11512.
hyb., 11516.
leucodermis, 11513.
nigrobaccus, 11510, 11515.
occidentalis, 11514.
odoratus, 11507.
phoenicolasius, 11509.
rosaefolius, 11508.
spectabilis, 11511, 15427.
villosus, 11515.
Rudbeckia fulgida variabilis, 13663.
speciosa bicolor, 13704.
Rumex lunaria, 10717.
Rush. See Juncus spp.
Rye, Abruzzes, 10366.
(Finland), 10273.
German, 11735.
Russian, 10168 to 10182, 10320.
Swedish, 10280.
Winter Ivanof, 10367.
See also Secale cereule.
Saccharum odfficinarum, 12739 to 12742,
‘12786 to 12789. ;

, 12130, 12865 to 12871, 14779

12525 to 12547, 12759, 12760. |

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Safflower. See Carthamus tinctorius.
Sage. See Salvia officinalis.
Sainfoin. See Onobrychis onobrychis.
Salix sp., 12914, 12916.
alba argentea, 12347.
britzensis, 12318.
vitellina, 12324.
aurantiaca, 12334. 5g
flava, 12320. 4
nova, 12356.
ambigua, 12337.
argentea auritea, 12315.
babylonica, 12344.
bataviae, 12317.
bicolor lawreana, 12332.
blanda (S. babylonica > fragilis),
123381.
caesia pendula zabeli, 12307.
casiandra lancifolia, 12312.
cinerea repens, 12345.
tricolor, 12336.
cordata vestita, 12355.
daphnoides femina, 12321,
mascula, 12330.
pomerania femina, 12309.
decipiens, 12338.
erdingeri, 12325
JSragilis ammaniana, 12346,
basfordiana, 12318.
hippophaifolia undulata, 12353..
laurina, 12343.
longifolia, 12342.
mollissima, 12351.
nigricans, 12350.
ansoniana, 12326.
colinifolia, 12319.
menthifolia, 12348.
moabitica, 12316.
prunifolia, 12308.
viburnoides, 12357. is
pellita, 12340. ;
petiolaris, 12322.
purpurea lambertiana, 12335.
scharfenbergensis, 12311.
urabensis, 12327.
repens argentea, 12341.
rosmarinifolia, 12349.
rubra forbyana, 12314.
seringeana, 12323.
smithiana acuminata (S. dasyclados),
12339.
spaelhi, 12354.
triandra (S. lappeana), 12310.
undulata, 12328.
viminalis, 12329.
‘superba, 12352.
voronesh, 12338.
Salmon-berry. See Rubus spp.
Saltbush. See Atriplex spp.
Salvia argentea, 13686.
carduacea, 13687.
coccinea, 13688.
officinalis, 12423.
Scensevieria cylindrica, 15675.
Sanvitalia procumbens, 12864.
Sapindus utilis, 13804.
Sapium sebiferum, 11795.

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INDEX OF COMMON

Sapodilla. See Achras sapota.
Sapote blanco. See Cussimiroa edulis.
Satureja hortensis, 12419, 12439, 12905.
Schoenocaulon sp.., 14996.
officinale, 14486, 15828.
Scirpus triqueter, 13265.
Scitamineae, 12551.
Sclerolaena bicornis, 10517.
Scotch broom. See Citisus scoparius.
Scurvy grass. See Cochlearia officinalis.
Secale cereale, 10168 to 10182, 10273, 10280,
10520, 10366, 10367, 11218, 11219, 11268,
11735, 11760, 12855, 15800, 15868, 15869.
Sechium edule, 10959, 12024, 12025, 12115,
12304, 12366, 12737, 12909, 13084.
Sempervivum tabulaeformae, 10718.
Senna. See Cassia angustifolia.
Sequoia gigantea, 11997.
Serradella. See Ornithopus sativus.
Sesame. See Sesamuim indicum.
Sesamum indicum, 12887, 14958, 14959,
16311.
Sesbania macrocarpa, 11781.
tripetui, 12857.
Setaria sp., 15341.
aurea, 15344.
ttalica. See Chaetochloa italica.
sulcata, 15366.
Shasta daisy. See Chrysanthemum Tes
canthemum hyb.
Sicana odorifera, 11720.
Sideritis massoniana, 12860.
Silene armeria, 13689, 13690.
orientalis, 13615.
pendula, 13691 to 13693.
Smilax medica, 15674.
sandwicensis, 10314.
Soapberry. See Sapindus utilis.
Solanum sp., 11272.
- commersoni, 10324, 12113, 13105,
14475. -
jamesii, 10473.
muricatum, 14891.
tuberosum, 10570, 12578 to 12668,
13027 to 13054, 14490, 14800,
14893 to 14895, 14978, 16284 to
16253.
Sorbus domestica, 10349 to 10351.
Sorghum (Africa), 10327, 11793.
(Central Asia), 10612.
(India), 14500 to 14775.
See also Andropogon sorghum.
Sorghum halepense.
pensis.
vulgare.
ghum.
Sow-itk. See Carum gairdnert.
Sparaxis bulbifera, 14986.
purpurea, 14987.
Spartina sp., 16441.
cynosuroides, 16442.
Spergula arvensis, 12406.
Spikenard. See Avralia racemosa.
Spinach, New Zealand. See Tetragonia
expansa.
Spondias purpurea, 11006, 11007.
Sporobolus lindleyi, 10516.
Sprekelia, 16149,

~See Andropogon sor- |

AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

253

Spurry. See Spergula arvensis.
Squash. See Cucurbita spp.
Stachys sieboldii, 10634.

_ Statice brassicaefolia, 10719.

pectinata, 10720, 10746.

| Sterculia acerifolia, 11754, 15695.

| Syncarpia laurifolia, 11756.
| Tacca pinnatifida, 10313, 15838.

| Tagetes sp.,

See Andropogon hale- |

| Trefoil, bird’s-

| Trichinium alopecuroideum, 10518.

, Sprekelia formosissima, 12997.

diversifolia, 11755, 14900.
Stipa tenacissima, 13860, 16443.
tuckeri, 14906.
Strawberry. See Fragaria sp.
Stuartia pentagyna, 13299.
pseudo-camellia, 13998.
Sugar cane. See Saccharum officinarum.
Sulla. See Hedysarum coronarium.
Sumac. See Rhus sp.
Sunflower, Russian, 10223 to 10225.
See also Helianthus annuus.
Swainsona maccullochiana, 15954, 16140.
Sweet fennel. See Foeniculum dulce.
Suietenia mahagoni, 10409.
Synnotia bicolor, 14988.
Tacsomia exoniensis, 11127.
Tagasaste. See Cytisus proliferus albus.
12978.
Talinum sp., 16158.
Tallow tree. See Sapium sebiferum.
Tamarind. See Vamarindus indica.
Tamarindus indica, 15880.
Tamus edulis, 10721, 10747.
| Tangelo. See Citrus hyb.
Taro. See Colocasia sp.
Tecoma capensis, 16232.
Telopia speciosissima, 15696.
Teosinte. See Huchlaena mexicana.
Terebinth. See Pistacia terebinthus.
Terminalia sp., 12553 to 12556.
Tetragonia expansa, 12779.
Teucrivim hyssopifolium, 10722, 10748.
Themeda ciliata. See Anthistiria ciliata.
Theobroma cacao, 11656, 15747 to 15749.
Thevetia sp., 11691.
cuneifolia, 11626, 11627,
ovata, 11659.
Thuja gigantea, 12237.
Thymus vulgaris, 12417, 12437.
Thysanolaena agrostis, 11739, 14922.
Tijocate. See Crataegus sp.
Timothy. See Phlewm pratense.
Tobacco (Brazil), 11001, 11035 to 11038,
11498, 12105 to 12107, 14420,
14421, 14871, 14878, 14975 to
14979, 16788.
Cuban, 10452, 10453.
flowering, 12139, 12358.
(Turkey), 11497.
See also Nicotiana tabacum.

IASC

Tomato. See Lycopersicum esculentum.
Tree cotton. See Gossypium arboreum.
tomato. See Cyphomandra betacea.

foot. See Lotus cornicu-

latus.
yellow. See Medicago lupulina.
exaltatum, 10520.

nobile, 10521,

954 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ‘scr

Trichinium obovatum, 10519.
Tricholaena rosea, 13893.
Trifolium sp., 10254, 10566, 13810.
alexandrinum, 10373,
22 829 alate
13528.
alpestre, 14857.
badium, 14858.
Jiliforme, 13532.
fragiferum, 13533.

hybridum, 10567, 11019,

13501, 13510, 13534,
13551, 13765, 13778.

10374,
13500,

11222,
13535,

incarnatum, 11223, 13491 to
13494, 13497, 13537 to 13540,

13764, 14466, 14494,

15476, 15477.
johnstoni, 10352.
longipes, 13560.
lupinaster, 10565,
maritimum, 12927.
montanum, 14859.
ochroleucum, 14560.

14994,

pannonicum, 13536, 16444.

polystachyum, 12928.

pratense, 10532 to 10534,
10564, 10577,
10627, 11018,
12891, 13490,
13496, 13498,

10563,
10626,
11224,
13495,
13499,

13506 to 13509,13513,
13515 to 13517, 13522
to 13527 ,13548,13549,
13581, 13734 to 13737,

13740, 13741,

13746

to 13749,13752,13756,

_

3760, 15761,

13768,

13766, 13770 to 13772,

13774, 13776,

16445.
perenne, 13772.
procumbens, 12929.
repens, 11225, 11276,
13511, .13512,

14493,

12890,
13518,

13529 to 13531, 13550,.

13773, 13777,
14495.
perenne, 13773.
rubens, 14861.
Trigonella coerulea, 16270.
corniculata, 16271.

foenum-graecum, 10993,

11088, 16335, 16446.
Tristania laurina, 11757.

13853,

11087,

Triticum sp., 11049 to 11054, 11731, 12377.

boeoticu m, 16292.

thaoudar, 16293.

cristalum, 14848.
dasyanthum, 14849.
desertorum, 14850.
dicoccum, 11094, 11650,
12853, 16294.
- durum, 10364, 10391,
11039, 11099, 11618,

12379,

10454,
11619,

11715, 15854 to 13856, 15788.

giganteum, 16295.
intermedium, 14851.
(mixt), 10385 to 10389,

Triticum monococcum, 10474, 15853 to ;
15855, 16296.

hornemanni, 16297.

polonicum, 10611, 16298.
rigidum, 16272, 16299, 5

spelta, 15865. re Oe
trichophorum, 16273. Bo ae
violaceum, 14852, 16347. Tre

vulgare, 10194 to 10218, 10272, —

10277, 10318, 10319, 10382 to
103884, 10390, 10552, 10992, —
11226 to 11229, 11266, 11603 to
11623, 11714, 12001 to 12015,
12134, 12883, 12884, 13973 to
13975, 14803, 14970, 15801,
15802, 15870 to 15874, 16327.

Tritonia fenestrata, 14989.

Trixago versicolor, 10749.

‘| Tuberose. See Polianthes s

Tulipa sp., 12258 to 12262, 12266 to 12279,
14419, 154483 to 15445, 15710 to
15738, 15905 to 15925.

armenda, 15596.
australis, 15597.
aximensis, 15598.
batalini, 15599.
biebersteiniana, 15600.
biflora, 15601.
billietiana, 15602.
clusiana, 15603. :
dasystemon, 15604.
didieri, 15605.
alba, 15606.
lutescens, 15607.
eichleri, 15608.
Sragrans, 15609.
galatica, 15610.
greigi, 15611.
aurea, 15612.
hageri, 15613.
me 15614.
kaufmanniana, 15615.
aurea, 15616.
coccinea, 15617.
kolpakowskyana, 15618.
splendens, 1561°.
linifolia, 15620.
lownei, 15621.
maculata, 15622.
marjolleti, 15623.
maurianda, 15624,
micheliana, 15625.
montana, 15626.
oculus solis, 15627.
orphanidesi, 15628.
ostrowskyanda, 15629.
crocea, 15630.
patens, 15631.
persica, 15632.
planifolia, 15633.
praecox, 15634.
praestans, 15635, 15636.
primulina, 15637.
pulchella, 15638.
saxatilis, 15639.
sprengert, 15640. ;
Z stellata, 15641. ;
strangulata, 16642,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Tulipa sylvestris, 15643.

triphylla, 15644.

tubergeniana, 15595.

wilsomiana, 15645.

See Opuntia spp.

Turmeric. See Curcuma lenga.

Turpentine tree. See Pistacia mutica.

Udo, kan. See Aralia cordata.

moyashi. See Aralia cordata.

Ulex ewropaeus, 11758, 12408, 12670, 13241.

Vanilla sp., 14440, 14443 to 14446.
planifolia, 14441, 14442.

Verbascum phoeniceum, 13618.

Verbena bonariensis, 10723, 10750.

Veronica. spicata, 13611.

Vetch, common. See Vicia sativa.
hairy. See Vicia villosa.
Japan. See Vicia hirsuta.
pearl. See Vicia sativa alba.
wild Russian, 10256 to 10258.

Tuna.

See also Vicia spp. and Lathyrus

spp.
Viburnum dilatatum, 13996.
Vicia sp., 10256 to 10258, 13406 to 13409,
13582, 16192, 16447 to 16451.
altissima, 14862.
angustifolia, 13796.
atropurpured, 12135, 16462.
bithynica, 11230, 16453.
calcarata, 14863.
cornigera, 16274.
cracca, 10283, 16454, 16455.
dasycarpa, 14864.
disperma, 14865.
dumetorum, 14866, 16275
egyptica, 16456.
ervilia, 13410.
faba, 10406, 10411 to 10448, 10535 to
10543, 10724, 10753, 10962, 10991,
11102, 11108, 11697, 11759, 11998,
13411, 13779 to 13785, 14468,
14880, 14881, 15428, 15429, 16457.
fulgens, 11251, 16458.
gigantea, 16459.
grandiflora, 14867.
hirsuta, 16460.
hirta, 16461.
lutea, 16462.
micrantha, 16463.
narbonnensis, 11232, 16464.
pisifornus, 14868.
sativa, 11233, 11679, 11738, 11764,
11791, 13356, 13412 to
13431, 16466.
alba, 16465, 16467, 16488.
sicula, 16468, 16469.
urvuga, 13432.
villosa, 11234, 11235, 11677, 11680,
11763, 13433, 14467, 14990, 16191,
16470.
Vigna glabra, 16300.
sesquipedalis, 16794.
sinensis, 11074 to 11076, 11090,
11091, 11236, 11344, 11370, 13454
to 13477, 14474, 14499, 16166 to
16168, 16229, 16303, 16795.
11372 to 11477, 11492, 11493,

Vitis sp.,
12940 to 12957, 13133.

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Vitis coignetiae, 11674.
gongylodes, 11491.
rhombifolia, 11490.
vinifera, 10289 to 10308, 10331 to
10334, 10340 to 10342, 10598 to
10609.
Voandzeia subterranea, 10450, 16473
Walnut hyb., 10587.
See also Juglans spp.
Wasabi, dry land. See Hutrema hederae-
folia.
Water lily. See Nuphar polysepalum.
Watermelon. See Citrullus vulgaris.
Wattle. . See Acacia spp.
Wheat (Alaska), 10552.
(Central Asia), 10611, 16327
(Egypt), 10382 to 10391.
(Finland), 10272.
(Germany ), 11731, 14803.
(India), 14970.
(New Zealand), 12883 to 12886.
(Russia ), 10194 to 10218, 10318,
10319.
(Sweden), 10277.
See also Triticum spp.
See Ulex europaeus.
See Salix spp.

Wohin.
Willow.

Wineberry. See Rubus spy.
Woandzu. See Voandzeia subterranea.
Wood oil. See Aleurites cordata.
Xanthosoma sp., 10594 to 10597, 15377,
15379, 15380, 15383 to
15392, 15394, 15397 to
15401, 15403 to 15412,
15414 to 15421, 15791,
15792, 15803, 16139, 16226,
16778.
lindeni, 15682, 16496.
maculatum, 15790.
robustum, 15793.
sagittifolium, 13085, 14471,

15417, 15804, 16225.
violaceum, 15794, 16779.
Xanthoxylum piperitum, 12131.
Yam (Hawaii), 10311 to 10514.
(Porto Rico), 10590 to 10597.

See also Dioscorea spp. and Smilax

sandwicensis.

Yang-taw. See Actinidia sp.

Yautia. See Yanthosoma spp.

Yei-hap. See Magnolia pumila.

Yucca sp., 16197.

Zea mays, oe 10401, 11106, 12026, 12027,

2383, 123 84, 12557 to 12563,

12607" 12939, 13143 to 13153,
13256, 13260. to 13262, 13354,
13357, 18570, 13970 to 13972,
14459, 14465, 14791 to 14798,
14909 to 14921, 14971, 14992,
15775, 16190, 16330, 16770,
16772, 16781 to 16784.

| Zephyranthes, 14897, 16150, 16204.

Zingiber officinale, 11086.
Zinnia elegans, 12397, 12982 to 12985,
Zizania aquatica, 16165.
Zizyphus sp., 14882.
jujuba, 12926.

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. Formation of the Spores of the Sporangia of Rhizopus Nigricans and of

. Forage Conditions in Eastern W: ashington, ete. 1903.- Price, 15 ce
. The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903. Price, 10 ce!
. Cold Storage with Reference to the Pear and Peach. 1903. - Prie
. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
2. Three New Plant Introductions from Japan. 1903. [Estima f
3. Japanese Bamboos. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
4. The Bitter-Rot of Apples. 1903. [Exhausted.]
. Physiological R6le of Mineral Nutrients in Plants. (
je Propagation of Tropical Fruit Trees, etc. 1903. Mpa fc
. The Description of Wheat Varieties. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
. The Apple in Cold Storage. 1903: Price, 15 cents. : ee
9. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 1903. Price, 25

. Wild. Rice: Its Uses and Propagation. | 1903. rice, ae Bee a
. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5.cents.

Relation of Lime and Magnesia to Plant Growth. 1901. Price

The Algerian Durum Wheats. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
A Coilection of Fungi Prepared for Distribution. 1902. [Exha

. The North American Species of Spartina. 1902. Price, cae cen
. Records of Seed Distribution, etc. 1902. Price, 10 conta

Johnson Grass. 1902. Price, 10 cents.

Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents. boy
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN NO. 106.

B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau. |\, ty

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

DURING THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER, 1905,
TO JULY, 1906,

INVENTORY No. 12; Nos. 16797 ro 19057.

IssuED DEcEMBER 20, 1907.

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Pathologist and Physiologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway. i,

Pathologist and Physiologist, and Assistant Chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods.

Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwin F. Smith, Pathologist in Charge.

Investigations of Diseases of Fruits, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist in Charge.

Laboratory of Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist in Charge.

Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Swingle, Physiologist in Charge.

Cotton and Tobacco Breeding Investigations, Archibald D. Shamel, Physiologist in Charge. _ i

Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley, Physiologist in Charge. % s

Alkaliand Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas H. Kearney, Physiologist in Charge.

Soil Bacteriology and Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiologist in Charge.

Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist in Charge.

Drug and Poisonous Plant Investigations and Tea Culture Investigations, Rodney H. ae Physiologist
in Charge.

Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.

Crop Technology Investigations, Nathan A. Cobb, Expert in Charge.

Taxonomic Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge. ’

Farm Management Investigations, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.

7rain Investigations, Mark A. Carleton, Cerealist in Charge.

Arlington Experimental Farm, Lee C. Corbett, Horticulturist in Charge.

Sugar- Beet Investigations, Charles O, Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.

Western Agricultural Extension Investigations, Carl 8. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.

Dry Land Agriculture Investigations, E. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.

Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.

Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists in Charge.

Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.

Vegetable Testing Gardens, W. W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.

Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.

Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.

Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Expert in Charge.

Subtropical Laboratory and Garden, Miami, Fla., Ernst A. Bessey, Pathologist in Charge.

Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., August Mayer, Expert in Charge.

South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge.

Cotton Culture Farms, Seaman A. Knapp, Lake Charles, La., Special Agent in Charge.

Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones.

SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge:
O. W. Barrett, Assistant.
Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer.
Charles F. Wheeler, Expert.
Walter Fischer, Scientific Assistant.
R. A. Young, Scientific Assistant.
Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Barley Investigations.
F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting Plant Investigations.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
Bureau OF PLant INDUSTRY,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., April 13, 1907.

Str: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 106 of the series of this Bureau, the _
accompanying manuscript, entitled *‘Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
ing the Period from December, 1905, to July, 1906.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to publication.

Respectfully,
B. T. GatLoway,
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. JAMES WILSON,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM
DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1900,

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This twelfth inventory of seeds and plants imported, prepared under
the immediate supervision of Mr. Walter Fischer, represents the acces-
sions of this Office between the dates of December 15, 1905, and July
27, 1906, a period of about seven months. It contains 2,260 items,
which is as large a number as was represented by the collections of a
whole year when this Office was organized in 1898, notwithstanding
the fact that the present lists are the result of a more rigid selection
than at the outset.

To the outsider it may seem strange that larger numbers of plants
and seeds are not accumulated in so long a period. ‘To these it may
be said that it is not the object of the work of plant introduction to
collect as many species and varieties of plants which may have some
economic use in this country as is possible, but rather to carefully
collect only such forms as can be put to a really practical use by
American cultivators. This Office is informed of hosts of useful plants
now growing in different parts of the world which are not yet on the
program of practical plant introduction. At a small expense thou-
sands of these useful plants could be gathered and placed in collections,
but the cost of maintaining any one of them would in a few years far
exceed the cost of procuring it anew for the definite experiments of
the experts of the country who may want it for breeding purposes, as
a stock on which to graft, or as a possible new crop for hitherto
unused lands.

The principle, then, of systematic plant introduction, as it is carried
on by this Office, is to get the seeds and plants that are wanted for
the. solution of definite problems in the establishment of new plant
industries; import them in sufficient quantities for large and conclu-
sive experiments, and place them as soon as possible in the hands of
experts who will carry out at once such experiments.

Among the collections of new introductions included in this inven-
tory there are some that are worthy of special mention here. Prin-

cipal among these are the collections of our agricultural explorer
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6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Mr. Frank N. Meyer, who was sent out to northern China in the summer
of 1905 and who has been exploring the remarkable plant regions of
the mountains north and west of Peking. His finds, coming as they
do from a region with as severe a winter as that of the Middle States,
will surely be, we believe, valuable to plant growers over a wide
range of territory. In fact, the preliminary trials that have been
made with these North Chinese plants in this country show that as a
rule they have a degree of hardiness and resistance to disease which
their close relatives from Japan, now so abundantly represented in
our gardens and fields, do not possess. Mr. Meyer’s explorations have
been made into different places, difficult and sometimes dangerous of
access, and at no little sacrifice of personal comfort and risk to his
health and safety. The collections coyer a wide range of things for
which there is » demand already created by breeding, grafting, and
other experiments which have been carried on in this country during
the past decade. ‘The material sent in is now in process of propaga-
tion, and as soon as ready will be sent out to experimenters. é;

Other collections worthy of notice are a number of new sorghums
from tropical Africa, the home of the sorghum plant; a collection of
the interesting new wet-land root crop, the yautia, from Porto Rico;
some interesting new forms of potato from Bolivia; leguminous plants
for breeding as fodder producers, collected from various parts of the
world; forage and fodder grasses in large numbers from many
different foreign countries; the Queensland nut Macadamia, which is
a possibility for California; the South China soap tree, which has
recently come into some prominence in Algeria as a source of saponin,
a commercial product used in the manufacture of soaps; a collection
of hardy grass and forage plant seed from the Austrian Alpine garden
at an altitude of 5,700 feet; three new pistache species for breeding
and for stocks on which to graft the ordinary edible variety of this
nut, from the borders of Afghanistan, North China, and northern
Persia; a collection of West Indian yams, promising possibilities as
a change from the monotony of the Irish potato; a number of new
Mexican apricots for the fruit-growing areas of Texas and the Gulf
States; and a very important collection of the edible-fruited and
fodder cacti, made by the cactus expert of the Department, Dr. David
Griffiths, who has made experimental plantings of these most inter-
esting plants in the dry regions of the Southwest.

Davin FarrRcuILp,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge

OFFICE OF SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., April 12, 1907.

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16797 to 16806.

From Budapest. Presented by Dr. A. de Degen, director of the Royal Hun-
garian Seed Control. Received December 1b, 1905.

Seeds of native Hungarian grasses, as follows:

16797. Bromus VERNALIS. 16802. Festuca ELATIOR.
16798. Bromus PANNONICUS. 16808. PrIpraATHERUM VIRESCENS.
16799. AvVENA DECORA. 16804. GtLycERIA NEMORALIS.

16800. ALopEcURUS BRACHYSTA- 16805. Poa HypBrRIDA.

gs: 16806. - Poa cHAIXII.
16801. FrEstucA CARPATHICA.

16807. ORYZA SATIVA. Upland rice.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
agrostologist and botanist of the Department of Agriculture. Received Decem-
ber 18, 1905.

‘Seed grown in a subtropical valley near Sucre, Bolivia, at an altitude of about
10,000 feet. It is treated as a dry-land crop, like maize.”’ (Davy. )
16808. Rueus sp. Red raspberry.
From Baguio, Benguet Province, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8. Lyon, Bureau
of Agriculture, Manila, P. I. Received December 11, 1905.
16809. PAaANicUM MOLLE. Para grass.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. A. W. Bartlett, govern-
ment botanist. Received December 19, 1905.

‘A valuable grass for pasture and forage in the Tropics. This grass grows luxu-
riantly in damp meadows and is readily eaten by horses, cattle, and sheep.”’
( Bartlett. )

16810. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Ancon, Panama. -Presented by Mr. George F. Halsey. Received Decem-
ber 19, 1906.

“Tubers of a plant locally called Oto, Coco, or Comorata. It is very hardy and
grows best in a well loosened, moist soil, and the tubers can be cut into many sections
and planted like potatoes.”’ ( Halsey. )

16811. VIcCIA AMERICANA. American vetch.
From Fergus Falls, Minn. Presented by Mr. C. J. Wright. Received Decem-
ber 20, 1905.

This is is a native vetch which grows wild in woods and copses in the northeastern
United States. It is much relished by stock and might perhaps be cultivated to
some extent with profit.

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16812. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From West Branch, Mich. Received through Ogeman Grain and Seed Company,
December 20, 1905.

16813 to 16820.

From Office of Drug and Medicinal Plant Investigations. Received through
Dr. R. H. True, December 9, 1905.

Seeds of medicinal plants, as follows:
16813. DiciraLis PuRPUREA. Purple foxglove.

“The common purple foxgloyve cultivated in some parts of Europe for its
leaves, which are a valuable remedy. The leaves are officinal when picked
during the time of flowering. This is one of the most important remedies in
certain kinds of heart trouble.’’ ( True.)

16814. LoBELIA INFLATA. Indian tobacco.

‘“‘A native weed in open situations of the eastern United States. Both seed
and herb collected for drug purposes. Has an emetic, expectorant, and anti-
spasmodic action. Is a strong poison, capable of producing fatal results.’’
( True. )

16815. ArrorpaA BELLADONNA. Belladonna.

‘Cultivated in several parts of Europe for the leaves and roots, which form
one of the chief sources of atropine. The attractive looking fruits also contain
atropine and are not rarely eaten by children with fatal results. Is sparingly
cultivated in the United States for drug purposes.’’ (Zrue.) .

16816. Nepera CATARIA. Catnip.

‘““\ common weed of the United States, collected in its wild condition for
drug purposes. It is valued as a domestic remedy for 1ts carminative, stimu-
lant, and tonic properties, due to the volatile oil presentin the herb.”’ (True. )

16817. CapsicUM FASTIGIATUM. Japanese chillies.

‘Cultivated in the Orient for the small bright red fruits, having a very pun-
gent taste, Used in medicine for the digestant and rubifacient properties, and
also for making the ground cayenne peppers of the spice market.’”’ ( True.)

16818. CapsicuM FASTIGIATUM. Small capsicum.
16819. PApaver soOMNIFERUM. Asiatic poppy.

‘“\ blue-seeded variety cultivated in the Orient’ as a source of opium, and
in parts of Europe for the seeds, from which an agreeable bland oil is expressed.
Seeds from plants grown at Burlington, Vt.’ ( Zrue.)

16820. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Asiatic poppy.
A white-seeded variety to which the same remarks apply as to the preceding.

16821 to 16852.

From the Office of Farm Management Investigations. Received December 21,
1905.

A collection of grass seeds, as follows:
16821. Bromus RUBENS.
From Caliente, Kern County, Cal., July 2, 1904. (Agrost. 2132.)
16822. Bromus sp.
From Arizona, 1904. (Agrost. 2134. )

16823. Bromus INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass.
From Argentina. Peluff’s collection, 1904. (Agrost. 2440.)
16824. Bromts INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass.

From Arezzo, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2351.)
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16821 to 16852—Continued.

16825. Bromus INERMIS.

From Austria-Hungary. Peluff’s collection, 1904.

16826. Bromus PRATENSIS.
From Padua, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2373. )
16827. Bromus UNIOLOIDEs.
(Agrost. 2448. )
16828. AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA.
(Agrost. 2323.)
16829. AGROSTIS ALBA.
(Agrost. 2443. )
16830. AGROSTIS ALBA.
From Milan, Italy, 1904.
16831. AGRosTIS ALBA.
From Naples, Italy, 1904.
16832. AGROSTIS ALBA.
From Rome, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2370.)
16833. PANICULARIA AMERICANA.
From J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, N. Y. -
16834. Poa NEMORALIS.
From Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2360.)
16835. Poa PRATENSIS.
From Padua, Italy, 1904.
16836. Poa PRATENSIS.
From Treviso, Italy, 1904.
16837. Lo.ium PERENNE.
(Agrost. 2319.) -
16838. LoLiumM PERENNE.
(Agrost. 2329. )
16839. LoLiumM PERENNE.
(Agrost. 2330.)
16840. LoLrtum PERENNE.
From Turin, Italy, 1904.
16841. LoLium PERENNE.
From Milan, Italy, 1904.
16842. Lolium PERENNE. :
From Naples, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2365. )
16843. LOLIUM PERENNE.
From Florence, Italy, 1904.

16844. LoLium PERENNE.
From Genoa, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2375.)

(Agrost. 2340.)

(Agrost. 2341.)

(Agrost. 2350. )

(Agrost. 2356. )

(Agrost. 2344. )

(Agrost. 2362. )

(Agrost. 2369. )

16845. Lo.ium rraticum.
From Mantoya, Italy, 1904.
16846. Lolium ITALIcuM.
From Italy, 1904. Agrost. 2367.)
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(Agrost. 2342. )

Smooth brome-grass.
(Agrost. 2449. )

Meadow brome-grass.

Rescue grass.
Creeping bent-grass.
Redtop.

Redtop.

Redtop.

Redtop.

Wood meadow grass.
Kentucky bluegrass.
Kentucky eed
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.
Perennial rye-grass.

Italian rye-grass.

Italian rye-grass.

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16821 to 16852—Continued.

16847. Louie 1raLicum. Italian rye-grass.
From Conegliano, Italy, 1904. ( Agrost. 2371.)

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16848. Festuca PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.
From Argentina. Peluff’s collection, 1904. (Agrost. 2474.)

16849. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS. Meadow foxtail.
(Agrost. 2324. )

16850. DacryLis GLOMERATA. Orchard grass.
From Padua, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2377.)

16851. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Rome, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2366. )
16852. HerbYSARUM CORONARIUM. Sulla.
From Naples, Italy, 1904. (Agrost. 2397.)
16853. OXALIS ORTGIESI. Oxalis.

From Washington, D. C. Received through the National Botanic Garden, ~
December 21, 1905.

16854 to 16861. SorRGHUM VULGARE. Sorghum.

From Berlin, Germany. Presented by the Berlin Botanical Museum. Received
December 20, 1905.

Sorghum varieties from tropical Africa, as follows:

16854. Ovulifer. 16858. Ovulifer.

16855. Usaramensis. 16859. Jucundus.

16856. Roxburghii. 16860. Baumannii.

16857. Densissimus. 16861. Baumannii.

16862 to 16865.
From College Park, Md. Received through Mr. H. A. Miller, Agricultural

Experiment Station, December 20, 1905.

16862. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
Tennessee Winter. (C. 1. No. 257.)

16863. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Sixty-Day. (C. I. No. 165.)

16864. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Snoma. (C. 1. No. 274.)

16865. AvVENA SATIVA. Oat.

Burt. (C. I. No. 298.)

16866. DrioscoREA TRIFIDA. Yampee yam.

From the Canal Zone. Presented by Mr. George F. Halsey. Received Decem-
ber 27, 1905.

‘Roots of a variety apparently distinct from the Jamaica and Porto Rico varieties.
This variety should be cultivated in hills and is said to be very productive. The
roots are yellowish inside.’”? (Barrett. )

16867. SyNCARPIA LAURIFOLIA. Turpentine tfee.

From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Prof. W. R. Guilfoyle, director of
the Botanic Gardens. Received December 29, 1905.

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16867— Continued.

‘“A tree 100 to 150 feet high with diameter 4 to 5 feet; native of the tropical coast
regions of New South Wales and Queensland. Valuable timber tree, especially for
posts and underground situations; also for piles, as the resinous matter contained in
the wood makes it resistant to damp, the attacks of white ants, and the Teredo.
Entirely unprotected piles exposed to the waves for twelve years were found abso-
lutely free from decay and the attacks of the Teredo. The wood is also difficult and
slow to burn, a useful property in building lumber. An oleo-resin, in degree and
character something between Venice turpentine and Canada balsam, contained in
the wood is best collected by felling the tree, when it exudes between the bark and
sapwood in small drops, which may be scraped off and the resin collected in a pure
state.” (J. H. Maiden.)

16868. CEROPEGIA FUSCA. t

From Grand Canary, Canary Islands. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard.
Received December 21, 1905.

16869. CyYNARA SCOLYMUS. Artichoke.
From Paris. France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., December 29,
1905.

Seed of the Globe or Paris artichoke.

16870. Dzi0spYROs sp. Sapote negro.
From Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico. Presented by Mr. C. G. Pringle. Received
December 22, 1905.

16871. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.
From Miami, Fla. Presented by Mr. 8. B. Bliss. Received December 18, 1905.
Trapp.

16872. CITRUS TRIFOLIATA X AURANTIUM. Citrange.
From the Plant Breeding Laboratory. Receivea December 22, 1905.

Trees of the Morton citrange, a hybrid between the trifoliate and the sweet orange,
developed by Dr. H. J. Webber. (P. B. L. No. 771.)

16873 to 16899.

From Brunswick, Germany. Presented by the Ducal Botanic Gardens,
Received December 21, 1905.

A collection of seeds, mostly grass and leguminous forage plants, as follows:

16873. MerpicaGo APICULATA. 16887. ScorPIURUS MURICATA.
16874. MerpicaGo ECHINUS. 16888. ScorPiIuRUS VERMICULATA.
16875. Merpicaco MUREX. 16889. ScoRPIURUS SUBVILLOSA.
16876. MerpICcCAGO ORBICULARIS. 16890. ErRopiumM GRUINUM.
16877. MerpIcAGO SCUTELLATA. 16891. EropiuM MALACHOIDES.
16878. MerpiIcaGo TEREBELLUM. 16892. AvVENA BREVIS.

16879. MerpicaGo TRIBULOIDES. 168938. AVENA SATIVA DIFFUSA.
16880. ONOBRYCHIS CHRISTA-GALLI. 16894. AVENA SATIVA DIFFUSA.
16881. ONOBRYCHIS CAPUT-GALLI. 16895. AGROPYRON PUNGENS.
16882. LatTHyrus ocHRUS. 16896. Bromus BRACHYSTACHYS.
16888. Pisum ELATIvs. 16897. Bromus STERILIS.

16884. Pisum ARVENSE. ———16898. HorpEUM AEGICERAS.

16885. Pisum sativum. 16899. HoRDEUM ZEOCRITON.

16886. ScorPIuRUS SULCATA.
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16900. CEPHALARIA TATARICA.

From Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by the Albano Botanic Gardens.
Received December 21, 1905.

16901 to 16908.

From Saharanpur, India. Presented by Prof. H. M. Leake, economic botanist,
Government Botanic Gardens. Received December 21, 1905.

Grass seeds, as follows:

16901. SyNTHERISMA SANGUINALIS. Finger grass.
16902. PANICUM TRYPHERON. Guinea grass.
16903. PAsPALUM DILATATUM. Large water grass.
16904. CHAETOCHLOA GLAUCA. Yellow foxtail.
16905. EvcHLAENA MEXICANA. Teosinte.

16906. ELEUSINE AEGYPTIACA.
16907. ANDROPOGON PERTUSUS.
16908. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS. Johnson grass.

16909 to 16927.

From near Peking, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, December
26, 1905.

Cuttings of various fruit trees, grapevines, and ornamentals, as follows:
16909. U-mus sp. Elm.

From Nankou. ‘‘(No. 31.) A broad-leaved elm suitable for small gardens
and parks.’’ ( Meyer.)

16910. Dtospyros KAKI. Persimmon.

From Ming Tombs Valley. ‘‘(No. 97.) A small, séedless persimmon, with
bright, orange-red fruits attaining 2 inches in diameter; later in ripening than
the large ones (8. P. 1. No. 16912) and not so good. The trees, however, grow
to a larger size, and with their leaves dropped off and loaded with orange-
colored fruits are very ornamental. Before falling the leaves also assume
beautiful colors.’’ (Meyer. )

16911. Pyrws SINENSIS. Pear.

From Tcha-ching. ‘‘(No. 120.) <A fine, white pear with melting flesh; is
one of China’s finest pears. Comes in late, but, being a poor keeper, disap-
pears very early from the markets.’”’ (Meyer.) (Same asS. P. I. No. 16916.)

16912. Dtospyros KAKI. Persimmon.

From Ming Tombs Valley. ‘‘(No. 104.) A most valuable fruit. The bright,
orange-colored fruits attain a diameter of 43 inches and are perfectly seedless.
Bears shipping extremely well if picked when not quite ripe. Can be kept
frozen hard if picked too ripe, and if care is taken can be shipped long distances.
Finally, their taste is delicious and they would be highly esteemed in America
as a table fruit.”’ (Meyer.) (See also S. P. I. No. 16921.)

16913. Dtospyros KAKI. Persimmon.

From Ming Tombs. ‘‘(No. 33.) A larger variety of seedless persimmon
than is generally seen, but the fact that they grew on a young tree may account
for this. It ripens, however, a fortnight later than those sent in under Nos.
16912 and 16921; otherwise the same description applies to it.”’ (Meyer.)

16914. CaTALPA BUNGEI. Catalpa. ‘

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 13.) The real Catalpa bungei. A fine tree, said to
be covered in spring with pink-white flowers; a favorite tree in old temple
yards. This one comes from the Yellow Temple, a short distance north of
Peking.”’ (Meyer. )

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16909 to 16927—Continued.
‘16915. Poputus sp. Poplar.

From Hwai-jou. ‘‘(No. 15.) This poplar seems to be a favorite tree for
temple yards; it grows to a very large size, has a straight trunk with branches
trimmed high from the ground and with large, dark green leaves. It will be
much appreciated as an avenue or park tree.’”’ © ( Meyer.)

16916. PyRus SINENSIS. Pear.
From Tcha-ching. (No. 109.) For description see No. 16911.

~ 16917. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(Nos. 28 and 29.) A wild apricot with small fruits;

apparently grows wild in a few cafions.’’ (Meyer. )

16918. Prunus sp. Cherry.
From Tang-shan. ‘‘(No. 93.) Apparently a cherry which grows in bush-

like form, much resembling a red currant bush. According to the Chinese,

the fruits are small but sweet, ripening in early June.”’ (Meyer. )

16919. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 32.) A wild peach found near an old

monastery, but occurring in many different places—probably escaped from

cultivation.’’ (Meyer. )

16920. Morus Asa. : Mulberry.
From Ming Tombs. ‘‘(No. 92.) A form with very deeply cut leaves, which

appear to be decidedly different from the common type.’’ (Meyer. )

16921. Diospyros KAKI. Persimmon.

From Ming Tombs Valley. ‘‘(Nos. 104 and 105.) These trees are grafted
upon wild stock and are planted 20 to 30 feet apart. Being slow growers,
peaches are planted between the young trees and afterwards taken out when
the persimmons need the space. They seem to love a somewhat sheltered

' position in the foothills of the mountains in a soil made of decomposed rock.”’

_ (Meyer. )
16922. Fraxinus sp. Ash.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 11.) <A decidedly ornamental shade tree;
grows in dry situations.”’ (Meyer. )
16923. Morvts asa. Mulberry.
From Ming Tombs. ‘‘(No. 91.) Another form with deeply laciniated

- leaves.’? (Meyer. )
16924. PyRUs SINENSIS. Pear.
From Tcha-ching. ‘‘(No. 119.) An attractive, medium-sized white pear

with a long stem and nonmelting flesh; much relished by the Chinese.’’

( Meyer. )

16925. Poputus sp. ; Poplar.
From Kaulitang. ‘‘(No. 38.) This poplar thrives in sandy soil and is

planted largely on sandy wastes where no other tree would flourish. The

Chinese use the wood in building houses, coffins, etc. A rather ornamental
tree with silvery bark.’’ (Meyer.)

16926. Poputus sp. Poplar.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 30.) A very large poplar with a straight, smooth

trunk; well fitted for park or avenue planting.’’ ( Meyer.)

16927. Vitis sp. Grape.

From Hsuen-hwa-fu. ‘‘(Nos. 102, 106,and107.) A fine white grape, berries
very long and in heavy bunches; commands high prices and is really a fine
table grape; can be kept in paper-lined baskets in a cool place until Chinese
New Year (early February).”’ (Meyer.)

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14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

16928. Vicra sp. Vetch.

From Thomas, Oreg. Presented by Mr.S8. W. Gaines. Received December, 1905,

16929 and 16930. (QvuerRcus spp. ; Truffle oaks.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., December —

30, 1905.
16929. QveERcUS ILEX. Holly oak.
16930. (uERCUS PUBESCENS.

Trees introduced for truffle culture.

16931 to 16939.

From St. Louis, Mo. Received through the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Janu-
ary 2, 1906.

A collection of roots, as follows:

16931. MaARkANTA KEGELJANI. 16936. CALATHEA OPPENHEIMIANA.
16932. CALATHEA PRINCEPS. 16937. CALATHEA VITTATA.

16933. CALATHEA CROTALIFERA. 16938. CoLocCASIA NEO-GUINEENSIS.
16934. CaLarnea sp. 16939. Makanta LEUCONEURA KER-

; CHOVIANA,
16985. CALATHEA ORNATA SANDERI- ;

ANA.

16940 to 16944.

From Chico, Cal. Grown at the Plant Introduction Garden in 1905. Received
December 22, 1905.

Seeds, as follows:

16940. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. . Peanut.
Grown from No. 4253.
16941. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

Grown from No. 9406.
16942. VoANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA. Woandzu.

Grown from No. 10450.

16948. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.
Grown from No. 10622.
16944. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

Grown from No. 11140.

16945 to 16948.

From Victoria, Kamerun, Africa. Received through Mr. H. Nehrling, Gotha,
Fla., January 3, 1906. )

16945. AMOMUM MELEGUETA. Paradise seed.

‘Native of tropical western Africa. This plant belongs to the ginger family.
From a long, scaly rootstock there are produced leafy branches and short, leaf-
less, flower-bearing branches bearing a single white-purple flower. The fruit
is red, large, fleshy, and pear-shaped, containing a large number of brown
seeds called paradise seed or Guinea grains. Used only in veterinary medicine
and in adulterating liquors and pepper.’”’ ( Wheeler.)

16946. XaNTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
‘Xanthosoma violaceum; cultivated.’’ (Nehrling.)
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16945 to 16948—Continued.
16947. XANTHOSOMA sp.

“With light green petioles; cultivated.”’

16948. XANTHOSOMA sp.

“Colocasia antiquorum; cultivated.’’

16949 to 16979.

From Paris, France.

1905.

A collection of seeds, as follows:

16949.
16950.
16951.
16952.
16953.
16954.
16955.
16956.
16957.
16958.

. 16959.
16960.
16961.
16962.
16963.
16964.
16965.
16966.
16967.
16968.
16969.
16970.
16971.
16972.
16973.
16974.
16975.
16976.
16977.
16978.

16979.

ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS.
TRISETUM PRATENSE.

AVENA PUBESCENS.
ANTHRISCUS SYLVESTRIS.
BRACHYPODIUM PINNATUM.
BRACHYPODIUM SYLVATICUM.
BROMUS INERIMS.
CoRONILLA VARIA.

CYTISUS PROLIFERUS ALBUS.
DAcTYLIS GLOMERATA.

FESTUCA DUMETORUM.
FESTUCA ELATIOR.
FESTUCA HETEROPHYLLA.
FESTUCA OVINA.

FESTUCA PRATENSIS.
FESTUCA RUBRA.

FESTUCA TENUIFOLIA.
Hocus MOLLIS.

MELICA CILIATA.

MELICA COERULEA.
MELILOTUS ALBA.
PASPALUM STOLONIFERUM.
PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA.
PHLEUM PRATENSE.

POA COMPRESSA.

POA FERTILIS.

PoA SUDETICA.

STIPA TENACISSIMA.
TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.

TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.
Late.

TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.

Extra late; white flowering.

3017—No. 106—07——2

Yautia.

(Nehrling. )

Yautia.

Received: through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., December 29,

Tall oat-grass.

Downy oat-grass.

Smooth brome-grass.
Crown vetch.
Broom.

Orchard grass.

Tall fescue.
Various-leafed fescue.
Sheep’s-fescue.
Meadow fescue.

Red fescue.
Slender-leafed fescue.
Creeping soft-grass.

White melilot.

Reed canary grass.
Timothy.
Canadian bluegrass.

Esparto grass.
Crimson clover.

Crimson clover.

Crimson clover,

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16980 to 16984. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Sivaganga, Madura district, South India. Received through Mr. A. P. i
Minor, January 4, 1906.

16980.

Jeeragasamba. ‘‘(No. 1.) An elegant, very small-sized rice of exceptional
whiteness when properly cleaned. It requires an old, well-cultivated soil and
will then yield, say, 3,000 pounds per acre or more according to manure applied.
The straw is finer and less tough than that of the commoner kinds of paddy
and hence is especially valuable as fodder. In good soil itis a4} to 5 months’
crop.”’ (Minor.)

16981.

Varikarudan. (No. 2.)

16982.

Milagi. ‘‘(No. 3.) Nos, 2 and 3 give fine white rice, preferred to all others
by the higher classesin this part of India. The flavor is supposed to be excep-
tionally good. Both are hardy and require no exceptional treatment. In an
average soil they yield 3,000 pounds per acre and in a well-manured soil up
to 5,000 pounds per acre. The straw is good fodder for cattle. The duration
of crop is ordinarily 443 to 54 months.”’ ( Minor.)

16983.

Vellakattai, or Sirumanian. (No. 4.)

16984.

FErangal, or Naryan. ‘‘(No.5.) Nos. 4 and 5 yield a large white rice which
is considered particularly nourishing by the lower classes; very hardy, vigor-
ous grower, even in a comparatively poor soil. An ordinary outturn, with little
or no manure, is 2,500 pounds per acre, which may be nearly doubled by
manuring. The straw is coarser than that obtained from Nos. 2and3. The ©
crop matures in 34 to 4 months, according to soil and other conditions.’’

( Minor.)

16985 to 17034. |
From Erfurt, Germany. Received through Haage & Schmidt, December 28, 1905.

Seeds of forage crops, as follows:

16985. AsTRAGALUS FALCATUS. 17001. MeLILoTUS OFFICINALIS.
16986. AVENA FLAVESCENS. 17002. MbeLiLoruS PARVIFLORA.
16987. Bromus PRATENSIS. 17003. MeLILorus SEGETALIS.
16988. DactryLis GLOMERATA. 17004. Me.iLorus suLcata.

16989. FesrucA ARUNDINACEA. 17005. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA.
16990. FrsrucA DURIUSCULA. 17006. PisuM JoMARDI. |
16991. Festuca ELATIOR. 17007. PLANTAGO PSYLLIUM.
16992. FrsrucA HETEROPHYLLA. 17008. SpParrruM scOPARIUM. |
16993. Festuca ovINa. 17009. ViIcIA AGRIGENTINA. |
16994. FeEsTUCA PRATENSIS. 17010. VicIA AMBIGUA.

16995. FEstTUCA RUBRA. 17011. VicIA BIENNIS.

16996. FEsTuCcA TENUIFOLIA. 17012. VuiciIA CALCARATA.

16997. LuvzuLa ALBIDA. 17013. Victa CASSUBICA.

16998. LaTHyRUS HIRSUTUS. 17014. VicIA CoRDATA. ]
16999. MELILoTUS COERULEA. 17015. VictA CORNIGERA. |
17000. MeELILorus ALTISSIMA. 17016. Vicia CUSPIDATA.

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16985 to 17034—Continued.

17017. VicrIA DISPERMA. 17026. VicIA ONOBRYCHIOIDES.
17018. VicrIA FERRUGINEA. 17027. -VicIA PANNONICA.
17019. VictaA GERARDI. 17028. VicIA PEREGRINA.
17020. VicIA GLOBOSA. 17029. VicrtA PICTA.

17021. VicIA GRANDIFLORA. ~ 17030. VicIA PSEUDO-CRACCA.
17022. ViIcIA HYBRIDA. 17031. VicIA SYLVATICA.
17023. Vicia LUTEA. 17032. VICIA SPURIA.

17024. ViIcIA MACROCARPA. 17033. YViIctIA sTRIATA.

17025. ViIcIA MULTIFLORA. 17034. VIcIA TRICOLOR.

17035 to 17050.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Prof. J. H. Maiden, director
of Botanic Gardens. Received January 2, 1906.

170385. ANDROPOGON BOMBYCI- 170438. PANIcUM PROLUTUM.

NUS: 17044. PAsPALUM BREVIFOLIUM.
17036. AsTREBLA PECTINATA. 17045. PENNISETUM COMPRES-
17037. AsTREBLA ELYMOIDES. SUM.
17088. CENCHRUS AUSTRALIS. 17046. PoLLINIA FULVA.
17039. CHLORIS TRUNCATA. 17047. CHAETOCHLOA AUREA.
17040. CHLORIS VENTRICOSA. 17048. -SpoROBOLUS LINDLEYI.
17041. CHRYSOPOGON GRYLLUS. 17049. SrIPpA ELEGANTISSIMA.
17042. PaNIcUM DECOMPOSITUM. 17050. Srrpa TUCKERI.

17051 and 17052. BovuTrELoua spp.
From Silver City, N. Mex. Received through Mr. James K. Metcalfe, January

5, 1906.

17051. BovuTELoUA CURTIPENDULA. Tall grama grass.

17052. BovuTELOUA OLIGOSTACHYA. Blue grama grass.
17053. SOLANUM COMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.

From Burlington, Vt. Received through Prof. William Stuart, of the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, January 6, 1906.

Tubers grown from stock obtained through Dr. Edouard Heckel, of Marseille,
France. ‘‘ Heckel is not at all of the opinion that Solanum commersonii should replace
our common potato; but if it is adapted to swampy locations it would become very
_valuable to us, and possibly nonbitter hybrids might be produced for poorly
drained soils by cross fertilization.” (. Wittmuck, Gartenflora, 54: 452, 1905.)
(See note to No. 10324.)

17054. SoLANUM COMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.

From Santa Rosa, Cal. Received through Mr. Luther Burbank, November 28,
.1905, and February 10, 1906.

Tubers grown from No. 10324. ‘‘ Has rather small vines, produces an enormous
amount of flowers all summer and a reasonable amount of seed balls, which, how-
ever, unless pollenized from some other variety never produce a seed. Owing to its
' wandering disposition, not extra quality, and not being very productive it will never
become popular. I judge from what I have read in the French papers that the bluish
variety is better.’’ (Burbank.) Ne

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17055 to 17058. : ‘
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub, director of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received January 5, 1906.
17055. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.
** Katjang holle.”’
17056. ARACHIS HYPOGARA. Peanut.
“ Katjang banah waspada.”’
17057. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA, Peanut.
“* Katjang amerika.”’
17058. VoANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA. Woandzu.
‘** Katjang bogor.”’

17059. FESTUCA PRATENSIS.

Meadow fescue.
From Marysville, Kans. Received through Mr. Frank W. Oakley, January 5,
1906.

17060 and 17061.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United
States National Museum, Washington, D. C., December 29, 1905.
Seeds, as follows:

17060. ORrODOXA REGIA.
(No. 05/876. )
17061. ARISTOLOCHIA sp.

| No. 05/875. )

Royal palm.

17062. SOLANUM MELONGENA. Eggplant.

Presented by Mr. Vital Ojalvo, vice-consul, through
Received January 6, 1906.

Seed of a violet-colored variety.

From Trebizond, Turkey.
Mr. Frank Benton.

17063 to 17066.

From Moscow, Russia.

Presented by Prof. William R. Williams, of the Moscow
Agricultural Institute.

Received January 8, 1906.
17068. ALOPECURUS RUTHENICUS. 17065.

3ROMUS RACEMOSUS.
17064. Bromus MOLLIs.

17066. Bromus syLvaticus.
17067 and 17068.
From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., January 9,
1906.

17067. MeELILoTUS COERULEA. Blue sweet clover.
17068. CoRONILLA SCORPIOIDES.

17069 and 17070.

From Dreshertown, Pa. Received through Thomas Meehan & Sons, January 9,
1906.

Stocks upon which to graft imported cuttings, as follows:
17069. Matus matus.

17070. Pyrus comMMUNIS,
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Pear.

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 19

17071. PANICUM LAEVIFOLIUM.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
agrostologist and botanist of the Department of Agriculture. Received Jan-
uary 9, 1906.
17072 to 17075. HKLEUSINE CORACANA.

From Bombay Presidency, India. Received through Mr. F. Fletcher, Deputy
Director of Agriculture, January 9, 1906.

17072. ‘‘ Mukti Nagl.’’ (Close heads.) From Lonawla.
170738. <‘‘Zipri Nagli.”’ (Open heads.)

17074. ‘‘ Nagli.”’ (Red.)

17075. “ Nagli.” (White. )

17076 to 17092.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., January 9,

1906.

- Seeds of forage crops, as follows:
17076. ANTHYLLIS VULNERARIA. Kidney vetch.
17077. ASTRAGALUS FALCATUS. Milk vetch.
17078. BRassiCA OLERACEA. Improved branching borecole.
17079. Brassica OLERACEA. Thousand-headed kale.

17080. CyrTISUS SCOPARIUS. Common broom.

17081. Frstuca DUMETORUM.

17082. FrstucA HETEROPHYLLA. Various-leafed fescue.
17083. Frsruca ovINA. Sheep’s-fescue.
17084. Fesruca ruBRA. ; Red fescue.
17085. Frsruca TENUIFOLIA. Slender-leaved fescue.
17086. Lorvts vILLosus. Greater bird’s-foot trefoil.
17087. Mepicaco MEDIA. Sand lucern.
17088. Poa FERTILIS.

17089. PoA NEMORALIS. Wood meadow grass.

17090. Pos SEMPERVIRENS.

17091. Poa TRIVIALIs. Rough-stalked meadow grass.
17092. ULEX EUROPAEUS. Furze, gorse, or whin.
17093. CHRYSOPHYLLUM CAINITO. Star-apple.

From Washington, D. C. Plants grown in the Department greenhouse from
seed obtained in 1904 by Mr. G. N. Collins in Jamaica, British West Indies;
numbered January 10, 1906.

Fruit from which seeds were obtained was large and light colored.

17094 and 17095. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA. T eff.

From Abyssinia. Received through His Excellency 8S. A. Ras Makomen, Jan-
uary 12, 1906.

17094. Pearl white seed. 17095. Brown seed mixed with white.

‘“Teff is the staple food of the Abyssinians. Considering the general phy-
sique of the nation and that teff is practically the sole means of nourishment,
as the poorer classes seldom taste meat, the cereal is undoubtedly rich in nitrog-

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17094 and 17095— Continued.

enous matter. 1t possesses, too, a sufficient quantity of starchy matter to con-
stitute a fairly hygienic diet. Teff is utilized as follows: Ground into flour;
made into a semiliquid or thin paste consistency by adding water, and placed =|
in earthen jars. The leaves of the ‘Geaho’ (gesho) plant, which yield a fer-
ment, are added. When fermentation is complete the sirupy mixture is slowly
poured on the surface of well-heated, circular, flat baking pans. After a cer-
tain amount of manipulation and turning over, a semiaerated, flat, round cake
is the result. This keeps for months without deterioration, is broken into
fragments and driedin the sun. Thedried bread is used as their chief supply
when at war or on expeditions. Teff undoubtedly possesses highly nutritious
qualities and is decidedly more digestible than wheat. It could therefore be
exploited as an invalid food. Teff is not known to possess distinct drought-
resisting properties.’’ (/rtract from letter from the British consul at Adis Ababa,
Abyssinia. )

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17096. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Augusta, Ga. Received through the N. L. Willet Seed Company, January
12, 1906,

Newman.

17097 to 17100.
From Channing, Tex. Received through Mr. A. H. Leidigh, January 12, 1906.
17097. Triticum DURUM. Macaroni wheat.
Galgalos. Grown from No, 9872.
17098. Triticum picoccuM. Black emmer.
Grown from No. 11650.

17099. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

slack Voronezh. Grown from No. 9425.

17100. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

Tennessee Winter. (Grown from No. 11193.

17101 to 17103.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Received through Mr. A. Gage, acting superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Gardens, January 13, 1906.

A collection of tubers, as follows:

17101. AMoRPHOPHALLUS CAMPANULATUS. Stanley’s washtub.

The members of this genus of aroids are natives of India and other parts of
tropical Asia, where they are cultivated for the starch which is so abundant in
the rootstock. Amorphophallus campanulatus has a tuber weighing 8 to 10 -
pounds, shaped like a flat cheese; spathe nearly 2 feet broad and 15 inches
high, with a horizontal, spreading, fluted border, red-purple on the border,
then grayish white spotted and purple in the center. Doctor White says of
it that when in flower the fetor it exhales is most overpowering, and so per-
fectly resembles that of carrion as to induce flies to cover the club of the spadix
with their eggs.

17102. CoLocasIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTA (?)
(Labeled ‘‘Alocasia antiquorum.’’ )
17108. ALocasiA INDICA. Alocasia.

‘‘These roots are cultivated to some extent throughout India, but do not
occupy so important a place in the domestic economy there as do the taros in
Polynesia or the yautias in tropical America.’’ (Barrett.) ~

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17104. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.

From Malta. Received through Mr. J. Borg, of the St. Antonio Gardens, Jan-
uary 15, 1905.

Malta canary seed. ‘‘Requires the same culture as the late varieties of wheat.
Very productive and remunerative, although not much grown in Malta. The grain
is slightly larger in size than the best Sicilian canary seed; the plant is also stouter.’

( Borg. )

17105. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. ; Camphor.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux «& Co., January 15,
1906.

This plant is the source of camphor, the gum being obtained from the extracted
juice. The tree is difficult to transplant and is best | propagated by seeds, sown as
soon as ripe in a shaded bed, the seedlings being transplanted when very small into
pots and kept thus until ready to plant out permanently. The soil best suited to
camphor is a sandy loam.

17106 to 17130. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond.

From Girgenti, Italy. Received through Hon. Francis Ciotta, United States
consular agent, January 15, 1906. x

Almond cuttings, as follows:

17106.

Cornutella. Thisisa plant requiring special care, but is highly valued for
its sweet and agreeable flavor. The tree will attain a vigorous and strong
growth; can be cultivated in all climates.

17107.

Cavalera. In this the vegetation is especially vigorous, resists frost, yields
well, and the fruit is extremely tender, being much sought after as a table fruit.

17108.

Caccia. In this the vegetation is extremely strong, resists the rigors of
winter, produces richly, and is incomparable for roasting and for making the
finest torroni, the tower-like almond cakes made of almonds and honey.

17109.

Bianca. The tree is of medium development, wood not very solid, yields
well, fruit extremely sweet and highly valued for table use.

17110. :

Selvaggia. This tree has great resistance, grows in a very luxuriant manner
and regular form; bears a “tender fruit used by preference for the ordinary
torroni, almond cakes of the common quality.

17111.

Carina. This tree is of medium development ana is very resistant to frost
and inclement weather. It produces abundant small, tender fruit which is
excellent for pastry and for the almond paste.

17112.

Regaliana. This tree is of medium size and of ordinary resistance; produces
abundantly a fruit valuable for the table, exquisitely sweet and sought for in
all the markets for its excellent qualities.

17113.

Inglese. This takes itsname from the extensive use to which it is put in the
manufacture of special pastes in England. It is very delicate and tender,
superior for the table and excellent also for making sweetmeats.

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17106 to 17130—Continued.

17114.
Tramontana. Its resistance to frost, which is strong in this almond tree,

enables it to grow vigorously in the tramontane regions without injury from
exposure to those northern winds. The fruit is sweet and sought after for

confectionery.
17115. Washington. 17123. Sanguisuga.
17116. Sicilia. 17124. Fra Elia.
17117. Racalmuto. 17125. Milocca.
17118. Signora. 17126. Kruger.
17119. Mantia. 17127. Gioglio.
17120. Gioia. 17128. Nocciola.
17121. Sanfilippo. 17129. Rocca Rossa,
17122. Striata. 17130. Giapponese.
17131. ELyMus VIRGINICUS SUBMUTICUS. Wild rye-erass.
From Union, Oreg. Received through Mr. George Gammie, of the Agricultural

Experiment Station, January 13, 1906.

A native of the Rocky Mountains. A coarse, perennial grass, growing on alluvial
river banks or in rich low grounds. This grass frequently forms a considerable por-
tion of native meadow lands and makes a coarse hay. It starts growth early in the
spring and thus affords a good pasturage.

17132. SoOLANUM COMMERSONI. Aquatic potato.
From New York, N. Y. Received through J. M. Thorburn & Co., January 15,
1906.

Violet tubers procured direct from Mr. J. Labergerie, and will be compared with
the form imported direct from Heckel and the forms received from, Luther Burbank.
(For description see ‘‘Le Solanum Commersonii et ses Variations Pomme de Terre
de L’ Uruguay ( Variete Violette),’’ by J. Labergerie.)

17133. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From South Island, 8. C. Reeeived through Gen. E. P. Alexander, January 12,
1906.

17134. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Chillicothe, Tex. Received through Mr. A. B. Conner, December 23,
1905.

Udid. Grown from No. 8541.

17135 to 17137. ORyYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company,
January 9, 1906.

Japanese rice grown in Shizuoka Ken district, as follows:
17135. Tamanishiki.
17136. Araki.

17137. Mochi. A glutinous variety mostly used for cakes, candy, ete.
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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 23

17138 to 17140.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Mr. W. 8. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau
of Agriculture, January 16, 1906.

17138. Livium pHILiPINENsE. Benguet lily.

‘“Its grassy foliage is striking and graceful. It forces here admirably, and
I think should be a good subject for a forcing bulb in cultivation.”’ (Lyon. )

17139. SreRcuLIA FOETIDA.

“Bobug.’’ <A tall, handsome, smooth tree with whirled horizontal branches,
large compound leaves, and large, dull red flowers appearing with the leaves
in spreading panicles. The fruit consists of five large follicles, containing 10
to 15 smooth, black seeds the size of filberts, which are roasted and eaten
like chestnuts. Native throughout the tropics of the Old World.

17140. AcTINORHYTIS CALAPPARIA. Palm.

“‘One of the most attractive palms of the Areceae group that I have ever
seen. I think it would prove a useful subject for house decorations, as our
native gardeners grow it to a large size (8 to. 10 feet) in flat, shallow, 12-inch
pans.’’ (Lyon.)

17141. GARCINIA MORELLA. Gamboge.

From Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies. Received through Dr. W. Faw-
cett, director of Hope Gardens, January 18, 1906.

Seeds obtained for the purpose of propagating seedling stocks upon which to graft
the mangosteen.

17142 and 17143. PassirLora spp.

From Washington, D. C. Plants grown on the grounds of the Department of
Agriculture, and numbered for convenience in recording distribution on Janu-
ary 18, 1906.

¢

x 17142. PasstrFLORA RACEMOSA. Passion flower.

17148. PassIrFLORA QUADRANGULARIS VARIEGATA. Granadilla.

17144. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From North Galveston, Tex. Received through Dr. 8. A. Knapp, January 15,
1906.

Egyptian. ‘‘The Egyptian rice is locally known in Louisiana as Bull rice and has
been grown there fora great many years. It has a large berry of the Japanese type—
that is, thick and short kernel—somewhat larger than the Kiushi rice, dark colored
and much softer when it first ripens, so that it answers excellently for the purpose
of stock food. It also has more protein than the ordinary rice. The characteristics
of its growth are that it requires very little water, has a strong stalk, abundant leaf,
is a heavy producer, and will generally make a crop even though the other rices fail.
For these reasons it is grown in Louisiana as a stock food.’”’ (Anapp. )

17145. DtIospyrRos VIRGINIANA. Persimmon.

From Augusta, Ga. Received through the P. J. Berckmans Company, Janu-
ary 19, 1906.

Seedling stocks for use in grafting imported scions.

17146. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Received through Dr. M. Treub, director of the Botan-
ical Gardens, January 19, 1906.

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24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17147. HorprEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Barley.
From Fort Atkinson, Wis. Received through Mr. W. D. Hoard, January 17,
1906.
Hanna.
17148. AVENA, SATIVA. | Oat. °

From Brandon, Wis. Received through Mr. David Jones, January 20, 1906.

Kherson.

ee

=

17149. XNANTHOSOMA sp. ! Yautia. —
From Linares, Nueva Leon, Mexico. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi, Santa
Barbara, Cal. ‘Received January 22, 1906.

Linares.

Ses

17150. REHMANNIA ANGULATA.
From Narberth, Pa. Received through Mr. William Tricker, January 19, 1906.

“Introduced by James Veitch & Son, London, England. A native of central China;
has proved hardy on the Cotswold Hills, England, 750 feet above sea level, without
protection; and with moderate protection withstood the severe winter of 1904-5 in
Massachusetts. Awarded certificate of merit at Royal Horticultural Society in 1903.
Seedlings raised in the spring of 1905, which were planted out under similar condi-
tions with other herbaceous plants, made rapid progress and some commenced to 7
flower in July and were still in flower October 19. Others probably will not flower
until 1906, exhibiting more the character of biennials. The plants are vigorous,
leaves radical laciniate, of a deep green color and 12 to 15 inches long. Some plants
sent up one spike from the main crown, while others sent up several spikes but
weaker. Main spikes have produced lateral growths With flowers. Several spikes
were 4 feet tall. Flowers like Bignonia grandiflora (except in color) are produced *
at the axils of the leaves. Size, 3 inches in diameter, color, rose-purple with a
rich yellow throat spotted with purple. The individual flower resembles Incarvillea
delavayi. Vlants thrive in ordinary garden soil; should have full sunshine and
ample space between plants—about 2 feet. Flowers are good for cutting, remaining”
several days in good condition.”’ ( Tricker.)

a

_ Fae

17151. CITRUS AURANTIUM. Orange.

From Siang-tan, Hunan Province, China. Received from Mr. 8. A. McCalla,
through Prof. H. A. Morgan, director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, |
Knoxville, Tenn., January 17, 1906. |

Orange seeds said by Doctor Webber to be of a tangerine type. |

‘The oranges grown hereabouts are of both the loose-skinned and the tight-skinned
varieties. None of them are especially good. The town of Li-ling, which hasa
latitude of 27° 42’ N., is the northern limit of the tight-skinned oranges, but the
loose-skinned variety grows as far north as Chang-sha, which is probably about 400 -
feet above sea level. Nearly every winter there are one or two big snows. I have
seen two in the last five years about 9 inches deep; also, from time to time there are
ireezes, but the orange trees never seem to suffer.’’ (McCalla.)

17152 to 17162.

From Chi-li Province, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, December, |
1905.

Cuttings of fruits and vines, as follows:
17152. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot. |

From Tehu-chung. ‘‘(No. 118.) This is one of the finest white apricots
that grows in China, as I have been told by the natives. They describe the
fruit as being very large and white skinned, with a few red spots.’’ (Meyer.)

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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 25

17152 to 17162—Continued.
17153. Prunus ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Tcha-ching. ‘‘(No. 113.) The kernels of this apricot are sold as
almonds; they are small but taste fine. The trees grow very bushy and are
grafted upon wild stock.’’ (Meyer. )

17154. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Tcha-ching. ‘‘(No. 112.) A large, red apricot described by the
“natives as being very good.’ ( Meyer.)

17155. Viris VINIFERA. . Grape.

From Chang-li. ‘*(No. 114.) This is a very fine white grape belonging to
the Muscat group. In North China it commands more than three times as
much money as is paid for the purple grape.’’ ( Meyer.)

17156. VuiTIs VINIFERA. Grape.

From Hsuen-hwa-fu. ‘‘(No. 101.) A splendid green-white grape, con-
sidered as the best grape here in China. The berry is very long and the
bunches are rather large. The taste is fresh sweet, without being too sweet.
An excellent table grape. It is apparently a kind of Muscat grape, not being
free skinned and having the same general appearance.’’ (Meyer. )

17157. Vir!s sp. Grape.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 115.) A dark purple grape; a very heavy bearer.
The taste is a trifle watery, but otherwise it is all right. Isa very late grape,
the last which appears here on the markets. Free skin; produces very large
bunches.’’ (Meyer.)

17158. Viris sp. Grape.

From Hsuen-hwa-fu. ‘‘(No. 103.) A small purple grape from this region,
where it gets intensely cold; the vines are buried over winter.’’ ( Meyer.)

17159. Vis sp. Grape.
From Hwai-jou. ‘‘(No. 95.) A purple grape, said to be early and of good
quality.’’ (Meyer. ) SUS
17160. Vitis sp. : Grape.
From Hwai-jou. ‘‘(No. 94.) A white grape growing near Hwai-jou. I
was not able to see any fruit, but am told that it is an early, sweet grape.”’
(Meyer. )
17161. Viris sp. Grape.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 116.) A light purple colored grape; heavy bearer;
large bunches; free skin. Tastes somewhat watery. Might do fine asa wine
producer. Is well esteemed here on account of coming the last in season.”’

( Meyer. )
17162. (Undetermined. )
From Hwai-jou ‘‘(No. 110.) Cuttings of a vine used around here for tying

grapes to the trellises. Looks lke Aristolochia. Is not produced here, but
comes from farther south. It is very tenacious material, admirably fit for the
the purpose.’”’ (Meyer.)

17163 to 17166.

From Queretaro, Mexico. Received through Sefior Carlos J. Urquiza, January

20, 1906.
17163. Menicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
17164. “VIcIA FABA. Broad bean.
17165. LENS ESCULENTA. Lentil.
17166. (Undetermined. )

Shotolillo.

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26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17167 to 17181.

From Chi-li Province, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, January
24, 1906.

A collection of cuttings, as follows: *
17167. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. —

From Tung-chow. ‘‘(No. 35.) <A large, white peach, considered a fine fruit .
by the Chinese. Nonmelting flesh. The tree is a very thrifty grower.”’
( Meyer.)

17168. CeELTIs sp. Hackberry.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 3.) An oramental shade tree, growing in
dry, rocky situations; if not too heavily attacked by gall insects is decidedly
ornamental.’’ ( Meyer.)

17169. Cory.us sp. Hazelnut. ©

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 7.) A low shrub found on steep, rocky moun-
tain sides. May do well as undershrub beneath tall trees.”’ ( Meyer.)

17170. CRATAEGUS sp. Hawthorn.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 10.) A small-leaved Crataegus growing wild in the
mountains around here. It is used as stock for Crataegus pinnatifida.”’ ( Meyer.)

17171. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn.

From Chang-li. ‘‘( No.9.) A very large-fruited variety of which seeds were
sent to Washington under No. 57a. A remarkable ornamental tree. Is a
slow grower, but has large, glossy, dark green leaves, and is loaded in fall with
scarlet fruits. In China itself there is not enough of this fruit to supply the
demand for making preserves.’’ ( Meyer.)

17172. Diospyros KAKI. ; Persimmon.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 4.) A medium sized, seedless persimmon. Seems
to bea variety of Diospyros kaki. Fruit globular, 2 inches in diameter, orange
color. The trees grow 30 to 40 feet high.’’ ( Meyer.)

17173. Diospyros Lotus. Persimmon.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 50.) A wild persimmon on which the large seedless
varieties are grafted; is itself also an ornamental tree.’’ (Meyer. ) :

17174. Popuuus sp. Poplar.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 14.) A very white barked poplar which is
extremely cheery in winter landscape on account of its shining white bark.
Grows to a rather large-sized tree, 60 to 80 feet. Well fit for an avenue tree or
to be planted in groups in parks.’’ ( Meyer.)

17175. Poputvus sp. Poplar.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 40.) A very white barked poplar, growing
close to the seashore near Shan-hai-kwan. Probably the same as No. 14
(S. P. I. No. 17174), but its locality close to the sea made it look different.”’
( Meyer: )

17176. Pyrus sp. Pear.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 36.) A very small pear. The fruits do not grow
larger than a small cherry. Fit perhaps as an ornamental tree.’”’ ( Meyer.)

17177. Pyrus sp. Pear.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No.37.) A wild pear growing in arocky rayine.’”” —
(Meyer. ) aan

17178. Pyrus sINENSIS. Pear.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 39.) A large yellow pear, nonmelting flesh. Can
be kept for many months without spoiling. May be of use in crossing with
better kinds.’’ (Meyer. )

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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. mee

17167 to 17181— Continued.

17179. Sauix sp. Willow.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘ (No. 49.) A willow which is used to make strong

basketsfrom. The bark of an older tree becomes pitch black and looks as such

rather curious.”’ (Meyer. )

17180. (Undetermined. )

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 5.) A plant with long, fierce spines, which
might make it suitable for a hedge plant; grows to be a good-sized tree.”
(Meyer. )

17181. XANTHOXYLUM sp. Prickly ash.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 12.) Probably not possible to grow from
cuttings. Seeds sent to Washington, D. C., under No. 125a.’’ (Meyer. )

17182 to 17234.

From Richmond, New South Wales. Received through Mr. H. W. Potts, prin-
cipal of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, January 20, 1906.

Grass seeds, as follows:

17182. ANDROPOGON sp, Bluestem.
171838. AwpRopoGon AFFINIS. Coast bluestem.
17184. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS. Hairy bluestem.
17185. AsTREBLA ELYMOIDES. Coarse Mitchell grass.
17186. AsrREBLA ELYMOIDES. Coarse Mitchell grass.
17187. AsTREBLA PECTINATA. Mitchell grass.
17188. AsTREBLA PECTINATA. Mitchell grass.
17189. AsTREBLA TRITICOIDES. - Mitchell grass.
17190. As?TREBLA TRITICOIDES. Mitchell grass.
17191. CHLOoRIS ACICULARIS. Star grass.
17192. CHLORIS VENTRICOSA. Windmill grass.
17193. CHLOoRIS TRUNCATA. Umbrella grass.
17194. CHLoRIS TRUNCATA. Umbrella grass.
17195. CHRYSOPOGON GRYLLUS.

17196. DeyrvXIA FORSTERI. Bent-grass.
17197. DaNnTHONIA CARPHOIDES. Oat-grass.
17198. DanrHonta CARPHOIDES. Oat-grass.
17199. DaNTHONIA NERVOSA. Swamp wallaby.
17260. DaNTHONIA NERVOSA. Swamp wallaby.
17201. DaNTHONIA PENICILLATA. Wallaby grass.
17202. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA. Wallaby grass.

Broad-leayed form.
17203. DANTHONIA SEMIANNULARIS. Wallaby grass.
17204. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA var.
A broad-leaved variety.
| 17205. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA var.
17206. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA var.
17207. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA.
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28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17182 to 17234— Continued.
17208. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA VILLOSA.
17209. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA. ,

17210. DANTHONIA PENICILLATA.

17211. DANTHONIA SEMIANNULARIS. Wallaby grass.
17212. DipLaAcHNeE FUSCA. Brown-flowered swamp-grass.
17213. DreLACcHN®e FusCcA Brown-flowered swamp-grass.
17214. DrPLacHNe PEACOCKIL.

17215. ELeEusiNne AEGYPTIACA. Crowfoot.
17216. Eracrostis sp. (Probably 2. leptostachya. ) :
17217. FERAGROSTIS BROWNE. Love-grass.
17218. ERAGROsTIS LEPTOSTACHYA. Love-grass.
17219. ERaGrostis PILosa. Weeping love-grass.
17220. EriocHLoA POLYSTACHYA, Early spring-grass. *
17221. NEURACITNE MITCHELLIANA, Mulga grass.
17222. PANICUM ARACHYRACHUS,

17223. PANicuM DECOMPOSITUM. Australian millet.
17224. Panicum FLAVIDUM. Vandyke grass.
17225. Panicum FLAVIDUM. Vandyke grass.
17226. PANICUM LEUCOPHAEUM. Cotton grass.

17227. PANICUM PROLUTUM.

17228. PANICUM PROLUTUM

17229. PoA CAESPITOSA. Tussock poa.
17230. POLLINIA FULVA. Sugar grass.
17231. PApporpHoRUM COMMUNE. Pappus grass.
17232. PaprpoPpHoRUM COMMUNE. Pappus grass.
172388. CHAETOCHLOA AUREBA. Yellow foxtail.
17234. DipLAcHNE DUBIA. Cane-grass.
17235. ARALIA CORDATA. Udo.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company,
January 26, 1906.

Kan udo.
17236 to 17244.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Received through Dr. M. Treub, director of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, January 26, 1906.

17236. ALOCASIA MACRORHIZA.
Malay name ‘‘Senteh.’’
17237 to 17244. CoLocasIA ANTIQUORUM. Taro.
17237. Variety nigra. Malay name ‘‘Kiempoel ietem.’’
17238. Variety monorhiza atroviridis. Malay name ‘‘Talus romah.’’
17239. Variety monorhiza scripta. Malay name ‘‘ Talus soerat.’’

17240. Variety monorhiza nigra. Malay name ‘‘Talus lampoeng
ietem.”’

17241. Variety monorhiza nigra. Malay name “ Talus lahoen
indoeng.”’

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 29

17236 to 17244—Continucd.

. 17242. . Variety monorhiza bayabon. Malay name ‘Talus pandan.”’
17243. Variety monorhiza bayabon. Malay name ‘‘ Talus ketan.”’
17244. Variety monorhiza bayabon. Malay name ‘‘Talus kiara.”’

17245. ErRopituM CYGNORUM. Stork’s-bill or crow’s-foot.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by the director of the Botanic
Gardens through Mr. Walter 8. Campbell, director of Agriculture. Received
January 22, 1906.

“An annual or biennial herb with procumbent or slightly erect stems extending
from 1 foot to 3 feet or more in length. This plant is widely distributed throughout
the Australian continent, being found in the interior of all the colonies, and in some
situations it is moderately plentiful. Its free-seeding qualities have rendered it some-
what proof against extermination. During the spring and early summer months
this plant affords a rich succulent herbage, which herbivora of all descriptions are
remarkably fond of. Horses will often leave good herbage to browse upon it. Pas-
toralists speak very highly of this plant as affording good herbage while it is in a
young state. But when it is ripening its seeds it is somewhat dreaded by the sheep
owner on account of the sharp pointed seed lobes, which not only attach themselves
firmly to the wool but the barbed points often penetrate the skin of the animal.
Notwithstanding this, however, the plant has much to recommend it as a pasture
herb, for it will grow well on the poorest of soils. Many of the dry sandhills of the
interior would have little vegetation on them during the early sammer months if it
were not for this plant. Under cultivation it produces a great amount of herbage,
and if cut when it shows its flowers it is not only valuable as a green feed, but it
can be made into capital hay. Taking into consideration its great productivenegs,
we think it might be turned into ensilage with good results. FE. cygnorwm is the only
species of the genus that.is endemic in Australia.’? (Flora Austr., 1:297.)

17246 and 17247. NIcOTIANA SANDERAE.

From St. Albans, England. Received from Sander & Sons through J. M. Thor-
burn & Co., New York, N. Y., January 18, 1906.

17246. NICOTIANA SANDERAE. 17247. NicoTIANA SANDERAE hyb.

17248 and 17249.

From Salisbury, Rhodesia, South Africa. Presented by Hon. E. Ross Town-
send, Secretary for Agriculture. Received January 29, 1906.

17248. CHLORIS VIRGATA. Rhodes-grass.
‘‘Regarded as a very valuable forage plant.’’? (Yownsend.) (See No. 9608. )
17249. Panicum sp. White rapoka.

‘The rapoka is a millet which forms the staple article of diet among
Mashona natives, and the grass is considered to be excellent for making hay
or ensilage. This sample is supposed to be a new and better variety recently
introduced from north of the Zambesi.’ ( Townsend. )

17250. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.

From Saratoga, Cal. Presented by Rey. A. Fuller. Received January 29, 1906.
Large Red Aleppo.

17251 to 17280. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Arlington Farm, Virginia. :
A collection of soy beans grown on the Arlington Farm in 1905 from seed received
through the Division ot Agrostology.
Black varieties:

17251. Medium early, black. Grown from Agrost, Nos. 1978, 1979, and
20338, combined.

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17251 to 17280—Continued.

Black varieties—Continued.
17252. Flat, medium large, late, black; third crop from Agrost. No. 1298.
17253. Medium black; second crop from Agrost. No. 1536.
17254. Medium black, small seeded; first crop from Agrost. No. 1980.
17255. Medium black, medium early; second crop from Agrost. No. 1188.

Brown varieties:
17256. Medium, reddish brown; second crop from Agrost. No, 1542.
17257. Brown Eda Mame, medium early; second crop from Agrost. No. 1185.
17258. Oygemaw, early; first crop from Agrost. No. 1992 or 8. P. I. Nox 13502.
17259. Brown, early; lirst crop from Agrost. No. 2031.

Green yarieties:

17260. (Green Samarow, medium, medium early; first crop from Agrost.
No. 1972. :

’
17261. Large, medium, green; fourth crop from Agrost. No. 912 or §. P. I.
No, 13503, first crop from Agrost. Nos. 1764 and 1971, combined.

Greenish-yellow varieties:
17262. Small, early, greenish yellow; third crop from Agrost. No. 1297.

17263. Small, medium late, greenish yellow; second crop from Agrost. No.
1539.

17264. Medium late, greenish yellow; second crop from Agrost. No. 1198.
17265. Medium late, greenish yellow; second crop from Agrost. No. 1200.

17266. Large, medium late, greenish yellow; second crop from Agrost No.
1171 or 8. P. I. No. 9409.

17267. Late, large, greenish yellow; third crop from Agrost. No. 1298.
Yellow varieties:

17268. /to San, medium, early, yellow; first crop from Agrost. Nos. 1978,
1974, 1975, and 1765, combined.

17269. Dwarf, early, yellow; third crop from Agrost. No. 976.

17270. Medium yellow, small seed; fourth crop from 8. P. I. No. 4912,
third crop from Agrost. No. 1169 or §. P. I. No. 9407, and first
crop from S. P. I. No. 12399.

17271. Medium early, yellow; second crop from Agrost. No. 1194.
17272. Small, medium yellow; second crop fromm Agrost. No. 1538.
17273. Medium early, yellow; second crop from Agrost. No. 1197.
17274. Small, early, yellow; second crop from Agrost. No. 1199.

17275. Medium yellow, large seed; third crop from Agrost. No. 1170 or
.S. P. I. No. 9408, first crop from Agrost. No. 1170-2 or S. P. I.
No. 12400, and third crop from Agrost. No. 1296.

17276. Medium early, yellow from Thackara; second and third crops from
Agrost. No. 1299.

17277. Medium early, yellow; third crop from Agrost. No. 1295.
17278. Large, medium late, yellow; first crop from Agrost. No. 2032.
17279. Large, late, yellow; first crop from Agrost. No. 2034.

17280. Large, late, yellow; first crop from Agrost. Nos. 1976 and 1977,

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17281. MEeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Deseret, Utah. Received through Mr. Frank Hinckley, January 31, 1906.
Turkestan. Grown from §. P. I. No. 991.

17282. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.
From New Orleans, La. Presented by Mr. Aristide Hopkins. Received Janu-
ary 31, 1906.

“Fruit of a white variety considered more delicate than the green variety.”’
(Hopkins. )

17283 to 17326. PHASEOLUS spp. Bean.
From Arlington Farm, Virginia.
A collection of beans grown on the Arlington Farm in 1905 from 8. P. I. seed.

PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
17283. Very early. Grown from No. 1161.
17284. Very early. Grown from No. 8814.
17285. Very early. Grown from No. 9889.
17286. Larger than No. 17283. “Grown from No. 6430.

PHASEOLUS sp.
17287.

PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
17288. Larger than No. 17283. Grown from No. 10407.
17289. Medium early, medium size. Grown from No. 13394.
17290. Medium early, medium size. Grown from No. 13397.
17291. Medium early, medium size. Grown from No. 13398.
17292. Early, medium size. Grown from No. 13396.
17293. Medium early, medium large. Grown from No. 10610.
17294. Medium early, medium large. Grown from No. 9786.
17295. Early, medium large. Grown from No. 8540.
17296. Early, large. Grown from No. 8486.
17297. Smaller than others. Grown from No. 5071.

17298. FEarlierand larger, but otherwise similar to No. 17297. Grown
from No. 5487.

17299. Late, medium size. Grown from No. 10527.
17300. Late, large. Grown from No. 12775.
17301. Late, large. Grown from No. 13395.
17302. Medium late, large. Grown from No. 6562.
17303. Medium late. Grown from No. 6378.
17304. Late, large. Grown from No. 1385.

PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.
17305. Medium early, small. Grown from No. 8541.
17306. Medium, poor. Grown from No. 13400.
17307. Medium, poor. Grown from No. 13401.
17308. Trailing. Grown from Ne. 13402.
17309. Trailing. Grown from No. 13403.

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17283 to 17326—Continued.

17327 to 17436. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From Arlington Farm, Virginia. Crop of 1905.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS.
17310. Late, large. Grown from No. 6564.
17311. Late, medium large. Grown from No. 13380.
17312. Late, medium large. Grown from No. 13383.
17313. Late, medium size. Grown from No. 13381.
17314. Late, medium size. Grown from No. 13382.

PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. ©
17315. Very early, small. Grown from No. 10528. 2
17316. Large, similar to No. 17315. Grown from No. 8488. 4

PHASEOLUS sp.
17317. Earlier and larger than the average. Grown from No. 13393. 4
17318. Medium size, medium early. Grown from No. 13392. 4

PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. 3
17319. Medium size, medium early. Grown from No. 13391.
17320. Late, large. Grown from No. 13405.

17321. Late, large. Grown from No. 13386.
17322. Late, large. Grown from No. 13384.
17323. Late, medium large. Grown from No. 6417.

PHASEOLUS sp.

17324. Earlier than No. 17323, small. Grown from No. 6418. {

PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. —
17325. Late, medium large. Grown from No. 8487. |
PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean. —

17326. Smaller than the average, quite late; not promising. Grown
from No. 3868. |

17327. Black and white mottled.

17328. Chinese Red. Grown from Agrost. No. 979-3. |
17329. Chinese Browneye. Grown from Agrost. No. 980-3. |
17330. Chinese Whippoorwill. Grown from Agrost. No. 985-3. |
17331. Downs Early Ripener. Grown from Agrost. No. 1090-2. |
17332. Grown from S. P. I. No. 8354.

17333. Grown from S. P. I. No. 6481.

17334. Grown from Agrost. No. 1204-la-la.

17335. Extra Early Blackeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 1232-3 or S. P. I.
No. 13446.

17336. Early Black. Grown from Agrost. No. 1233-1ce-1b.
17337. Early Black. Grown from Agrost. No. 1233-la-la.

17338. California Blackeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 1231-3 or 8. P. I.
No. 13457.

17339. Southdown Mottled. Grown from Agrost. No. 1221-3.
17340. Clay. Grown from Agrost. No. 1255-3 or S. P. I. No. 13458.

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 33

17327 to 17436—Continued.

17341. Browneye. Grown from Agrost. No. 1208-3.

17342. Taylor. Grown from Agrost. No. 1248-3 or S: P. I. No. 13476.
17343. Harly Black. Grown from Agrost. No. 1233-3.

17344. Unknown. Grown from Agrost. No. 1251-3 or S. P. I. No. 13468.

17345. Warren's New Hybrid. Grown from Agrost. No. 1288-3 or S. P. I.
No. 13471.

17346. Large Blackeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 1224-3 or 8. P. I. No.
13455.

17347. Grown from Agrost. No. 1204—1d-1b.
17348. Browneye Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 1209-2.

17349. Whippoorwill. Grown from Agrost. No. 1269-2 or S. P. I. No.
13475.

17350. Red Ripper. Grown from Agrost. No. 1275-3.
17351. Clay. Grown from Agrost. No. 1255-la-la.
17352. Warren's Extra Early. Grown from Agrost. No. 1218-3.
17353. Unknown. Grown from Agrost. No. 1251-la-la.
17354. Old Man. Grown from Agrost. No. 1219-3.

17355. Large Blackeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 1224-Ic-1.
17356. Unknown. Grown from Agrost. No. 1251-la-Ib.
17357. Grown from Agrost. No. 1261-1c-1b.
17358. Clay. Grown from Agrost. No. 1255-1c-la.
17359. Lady, broad whitish. Grown from Agrost. No. 1246-1b-1.
17360. Grown from Agrost. No. 1261-la-la.
17361. Ked Ripper. Grown from Agrost. No. 1257-3.
17362. Large Blackeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 1224-la-la.
17363. White Crowder * Whippoorwill. Grown from Agrost. No. 1216-2.
17364. Taylor. Grown from Agrost. No. 1248-la-la.
17365. Red Yellow-Hull. Grown from Agrost. No. 1278-3.
17366. Blackeye (white giant). Grown from Agrost. No. 1210-3.
17367. Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 1247-3.
17368. Taylor. Grown from Agrost. No. 1248-1c-1b.
17369. Red Mauve selection. Grown from Agrost. No. 1479-la-1.
17370. Brown Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 1490-2.
17871. Small Whippoorwill Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 14903-2.
17372. Wight Black Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 1496-2.

17873. Delicious Large Lady. Grown from Agrost. No. 1486-2.

17374. Red Whippoorwill. Grown from Agrost. No. 1596-1.
17375. Jhunga, large white. Grown from Agrost. No. 1620-1G.
17376. Chauli, white. Grown from Agrost. No. 1632-1.
17377. Choli, small red. Grown from Agrost. No. 1636-1G.
17378. Bhadela, red. Grown from Agrost. No. 1629-1.
17379. Bhadela, red. Grown from Agrost. No. 1629-1G.
17380. Barbati, large red. Grown from Agrost. No. 1625-1G.

_ 178381. Choli, small red. Grown from Agrost. No. 1636-1.

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34

17327 to 17436—Continued.
17382.
17388.
17384.
17385.
17386.
17387.
17388.
17389.
17390.
17391.
17392.
17393.
17394.
17395.
17396.
17397.
17398.
17399.
17400.

17401.
17402.
17403.
17404.
17405.

17406.
17407.
17408.
17409.
17410.
17411.
17412.
174138.
17414.
17415.
17416.
17417.
17418.
17419.
17420.
17421.

17422.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Barbati, large red. Grown from Agrost. No. 1625-1.

Clay, from Melear. Grown from Agrost. No. 17778-1.
Selection from hybrid Black x Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2638.
Selection from hybrid Black Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2637.
Sixty-Day. Grown from Agrost. No. 2649. |
Sixty-Day. Grown from Agrost. No. 2651.

Lady-Finger. Grown from Agrost. No. 2630.

Selection from hybrid Black x Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2639.
Grayeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 2631.

Selection from Clay. Grown from Agrost. No. 2634. :
Powell’s Early Prolific. Grown from Agrost. No. 2648. a |
Red Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 2642.

Yellow Sugar Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 2645. a
Selection from Clay. Grown from Agrost. No. 2633. |
Selection from Jron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2636. |
Selection from Jron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2635.

Browneye Crowder. Grown from’Agrost. No. 2641. ’ |

7
Whittle. Grown from Agrost. No. 2644. |
Selection from second hybrid Brown x Iron. Grown from Agrost. —

No. 2640. |
Rice, Long Lady. Grown from Agrost. No. 1954-1. . |
Michigan Favorite. Grown from Agrost. No. 1991-1.
New Era. Grown from Agrost. No. 1936-1.

Brown Coffee. Grown from Agrost. No. 1985-1G.

Pinkish tan selection from Steckler’s Improved. Grown from Agrost.
No. 1935-c.,

Michigan Favorite. Grown from Agrost. No. 1991.
Steckler’s Improved. Grown from Agrost. No. 1935-1G.
Whippoorwill x Lady. Grown-from Agrost. No. 2027-1.
Whippoorwill Saddleback. Grown from Agrost. No. 2025-1.
Black * Blackeye. Grown from Agrost. No. 2021-1. |
Selection from New Era. Grown from Agrost. No. 2020-1.
Speckled Java. Grown from Agrost. No. 2009-1.

|
|

Calico. Grown from Agrost. No. 2005-1.

Coffee. Grown from Agrost. No. 2008-1.

Conch. Grown from Agrost. No. 2013-1.

Red Whippoorwill. Grown from Agrost. No. 2003-1.

Extra Early Blackeye x Black. Grown from Agrost. No. 2018-1.

. Holstein. Grown from Agrost. No. 2014-1.

Little Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2006-1.
Black-Eyed Lady. Grown from Agrost. No. 2004-1.

Grown from Agrost. No. 2023-1 from the Arkansas Experiment
Station.

Warren’s Extra Early x Sugar Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No.
2022-1.

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 35

17327 to 17436—Continued.
°17423. Iron Mountain. Grown from Agrost. No. 2017-1.
17424. Hxtra Early Blackeye x Black. Grown from Agrost. No. 2019-1.
17425. Watson's Hybrid. Grown from Agrost. No. 2007-1.
17426. Mount Olive. (Grown from Agrost. No. 2011-1.
17427. Sport. Grown from Agrost. No. 2024-1.
17428. Red Crowder. Grown from Agrost. No. 2012-1.

17429. Grown from Agrost. No. 2029-1 from the Arkansas Experiment
Station.

17430. Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2136.

17431. Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2310.

17432. Michigan Favorite. Grown from Agrost. No. 2309.
17433. Tron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2217.

17434. Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2386.

17435. Iron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2260.

17436. Jron. Grown from Agrost. No. 2387.

17437. AGAVE RIGIDA SISALANA. Sisal.

From Santiago de las Vegas and Havana, Cuba. Received at the Porto Rico
Agricultural Experiment Station, Mayaguez, P. R., May 8, 1906.

‘‘Suckers and rooted bulbils collected fromm plants growing without cultivation in
the vicinity of Havana and Santiago de las Vegas.’’ (Dewey. )

17438 to 17448.

From Floral Park, Long Island, N. Y. Received through Mr. John Lewis Childs,
February 2, 1906. ~

17438. SrrREPTOSOLEN AMABILIS MAGNIFICA.

17439. RICHARDIA FRAGRANS. Calla.
17440. RiIcHARDIA CHILDSIANA. Calla.
17441. RiIcHARDIA AFRICANA NANA COMPACTA. Little gem calla.
17442. RicHARDIA PRAECOX. Calla.
174438. RiIcHARDIA AETHIOPICA GIGANTBA. Calla.
17444. RiIcHARDIA ELLIOTTIANA. Golden calla.
17445. RIcHARDIA ALBO-MACULATA. Spotted calla.
17446. RicHAaRDIA HASTATA. Yellow calla.
17447. RIcHARDIA AURATA. Calla.
17448. RiIcHARDIA RHEMANNI. Rose calla.
17449. Mbrpicaco SATIVA. Alfalfa.
pee leeee, Ill. Received through the A. Dickinson Company, January

Utah-grown alfalfa seed.

17450. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, February 1, 1906.
Fall-sown Appler Rustproof.
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36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17451. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, January 27, 1906.
Burt. |
‘
17452. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Augusta, Ga. Received through the N. L. Willet Seed Company, Feb- —

ruary 1, 1906.

Fall-sown Appler Rustproof.

17453 to 17461. XANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia. a

From Ceylon. Presented by Mr. H. F. Macmillan. Received February 2, 1906.

Roots as follows:

17453. Kalu Ala. 17458. Malanga Amarillo.
17454. Malanga Blanca. 17459. Garendi Kaudala.
17455. Dehi Ala. 17460. Desa Ala.
17456. Nianie Islenio. 17461. Kelu Kaudala.

17457. <Kaudala.

17462 and 17463. XNANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia.
From Cocoanut Grove, Fla. Received through Mr. O. W. Barrett, February 5,
1906,

Honduras varieties.

17464. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Yancey, Ga. Received through Mr. H. Yancey, jr., September 28, 1904.

Pure Appler Rustproof oats to be planted for the purpose of growing pure stock
seed. Hand selected from 8. P. I. No. 11722, February, 1906.

17465. NIcoriaANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Portici, Naples, Italy. Presented by Prof. O. Comes. Received May 16,
1906,
Latakia.

17466 to 17470.
From North China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, February 6, 1906.
Plants and cuttings, as follows:
17466. Carex STENOPHYLLA. Sedge.

From Marble Pagoda grounds, Peking. ‘‘(Nos. 70b and 70c.) A most won-
derful ‘grass’ for lawns. It will save a tremendous lot of drudgery if we can
establish this in the United States, for, according to the gardener of the Ger-
man legation grounds, it is the only ‘grass’ in dry North China that keeps green
all summer notwithstanding droughts. It grows on the rockiest and poorest
of soils and never needs mowing. I consider it of the utmost importance,
especially for those regions of the United States where there is but a slight
amount of precipitation.’’ (Meyer.)

17467. Vitis sp. Grape.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(Nos. 59, 60, and 61.) A pale purple grape ripening in
early September; produces large bunches and is a heavy bearer. Taste of the
berries a trifle watery, but otherwise a good grape. Can be kept in cold
storage fora whole year. The vines are buried during the winter months.”’
( Meyer. )

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17466 to 17470—Continued.

17468. Vitis sp. Grape.
From Tientsin. ‘‘(Nos. 62, 63, 64. and 65.) A dark purple grape, with

somewhat smaller berries than No. 59 (8. P. I. No. 17467); otherwise the same

description applies to it.”” (Meyer. )

17469. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Peking. ‘‘(Nos. 67 and 68.) A semidouble, yetlow rose frequently:

met in the gardens here. Isa very thrifty grower and able to withstand long
droughts. The straight young shoots grow from 5 to 8 feet in height. ”

(Meyer. )
17470. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Peking. ‘‘( No. 69.) Bud sticks from the tree in the grounds of the
German legation in Peking, from which one bag of seeds was sent under No.
Gall (Subs eGNos 18262))5 seven.)

17471. TRITICUM DURUM. Macaroni wheat.
From Littleton, Colo. Received through Mr. Jamés B. Mills, February 7, 1906.
Kubanka.

17472. CRATAEGUS sp. Hawthorn.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, D. D., of the
Chinese Tract Society. Received February 8, 1906.

17473. RuBus sp. Himalaya blackberry.
From Albany, Oreg. Received through Mr. Albert Brownlow, February, 1906.

Himalaya (synonym, Himalaya Giant) blackberry. ‘‘This blackberry was grown
by Mr. Luther Burbank from seeds received by him about 1889 or 1890 from a friend,
who stated that they had been gathered high up on the Himalaya Mountains. It
was sparingly disseminated by Mr. Burbank on the Pacific coast about 1894. It is
reported to be a very vigorous, semitrailing variety, somewhat closely resembling
the ‘Evergreen’ blackberry of Oregon, but, unlike that sort, shedding its leaves in
autumn. In western Washington and Oregon it has been found entirely hardy and
in most soils yields very large crops of fruit of good size and quality, ripening earlier
than the ‘ Evergreen.’ Although not strictly a trailer, its recumbent habit and
very strong grow vth render a trellis advisable in its culture.

“It is distributed at this time with a view to determining its relative hardiness and
its adaptability to culture in sections east of the Rocky Mountains.’”’ ( Taylor.)

17474. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.

From Khost, India. Presented by Mr. Philip Parker, of the Indian Irrigation
Service, through J. 8. Davis, esq., executive engineer, Bannu, Karum Valley
Irrigation Project. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, May 21, 1906.

‘“An unusually interesting deep green variety of the wild nut.’’ (Swingle. )

17475. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.
From Lawrence, Kans. Received through F. Barteldes & Co., April 3, 1906.

17476. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Brady, Nebr.

Seed from a single plant. Selected by J. M. Westgate, of this Department, Sep-
tember 28, 1905, in a field belonging to H. K. Peckham, on account of size, drought
resistance, hardiness, white flowers, and seeding qualities.

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38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ae a |

17477. PHYSALIS FRANCHETI. Ground cherry.
From Samarkand, Turkestan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, ¥ebriaa
9, 1906. 7

‘*(No. 25.) Similar to, if not identical with, No. 18 (S. P. I. 15931) from Coieaetiel
Pods same color, bright crimson, but longer and more pointed. Fruit seems better
in quality and is sold in native bazaars. No. 18 is also eaten sometimes, but is more
acrid than No. 25.’’ (Benton. )

17478. CUCUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.

From Erivan, southern Caucasus, Russia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton,
January 26, 1906.

(No. 20.) Locally known as Dutma. Medium-sized yellow melon with light
green flesh. Good quality. Keeps into the winter if hung up ina cool room.
gardener in Erivan states that it is their practice to cover the fruits, when partly
grown, with earth, which is left until autumn.’’ (Benton. )

17479. ELAEAGNUS sp. Oleaster.

From Wagarschapat, southern Caucasus, Russia. Received through Mr. Frank:
Benton, January 26, 1906.

(No, 21.) Seeds of an edible fruit known in Armenian as ‘ Pschad,’ which grows
on a good-sized tree. The flesh of the fruit is dry and mealy, tastes something like
that of a banana, but is more acid. Much sought after by children. Probably an
Elaeagnus. Collected in October, 1905.’’ (Benton. )

17480. CuUCUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.

From Old Samarkand, Turkestan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, Janu-
ary 22, 1906.

‘*(No. 22.) Seed of awinter muskmelon purchased in Sart Bazaar at Old Samarkand,
Turkestan, in December, 1905. Rather small, oval, yellow melon with dark bronze
shading. Flesh lightgreen or yellowish-green. Quality medium. Keeps until mid-
winter if hungupinacoolroom, Ripenswhen brought intoa warm room,’’ ( Benton.)

17481. CuUCUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.

From Samarkand, Turkestan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, January
26, 1906.

**(No. 2 Seed of awinter muskmelon purchased in Samarkand in December, 1905.
Large eve yellow melon, with thick, light green flesh, fair quality; weight about
10 pounds. Keeps until midwinter if hunginacool room. Some bronze shading on
outside; may be only a large specimen of No. 22 (S. P. I. No. 17480).”’ (Belton

17482. (CuUCUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.

From Samarkand, Turkestan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, January
26, 1906.

(No. 24.) Rather large, slightly oval in form, yellow outside with heavy bronze
shading ; flesh light green, good quality. May be only a better specimen of Nos. 22
and 23 mes .P.1. Nos. 17480 and 17481).” (Benton. )

17483 to 17487.

From Hamilton, Canada. Received through John A. Bruce & Co., February
12, 1906.

17483. Pisum ARVENSE. Field pea.
Golden Vine.
17484. LavrHyRuts SATIVUS. Bitter vetch.

Grass Pea.
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17483 to 17487—Continued.

17485. PisuM ARVENSE. Field pea.
White Marrowfat.

17486. PisUM ARVENSE. Field pea.
Blackeye Marrowfat.

17487. PIsuM ARVENSE. Field pea.

Blue Prussian.

17488. PHALARIS CANARIENSIS. Canary grass.

From San Jose, Cal. Received through Braslan Seed Growers’ Company, Feb-
ruary 10, 1906.

17489. AGROPYRON TENERUM. Slender wheat-grass.
From Brandon, Manitoba. Received through A. KE. McKenzie & Co., February

10, 1906.
17490. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Tyro, Kans. Received through Mr. G. R. Wheeler, February 12, 1906.

Simmon’s Cane.

17491. MEeELILOTUS ALBA. Sweet clover.
From Beloit, Wis. Received through Mr. I. M. Buell, February 12, 1906.

17492 and 17493. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Arlington Farm, Virginia. Crop of 1905.
17492. Grown from Abyssinian seed, 8S. P. I. No. 11074.
17493. Grown from Abyssinian seed, S. P. I. No. 11091.

17494 and 17495.

From Auckland, New Zealand.. Received through the Auckland Department
of Agriculture, February 12, 1906.

17494. DANTHONIA SEMIANNULARIS. Wallaby grass.
17495. MIcROLAENA STIPOIDES. New Zealand meadow rice-grass.

17496 and 17497.

From Lausanne, Switzerland. Presented by Prof. G. Martinet, director, Eta-
blissement Fédéral d’ Essais et de Controle de Semences 4 Lausanne, February
12, 1906.

17496. VicIA GLABRESCENS. Vetch.

17497. LatHyrRus HETEROPHYLLUS.

17498. KIcKXIA ELASTICA.

From Victoria, Kamerun, German West Africa. Received through the Victoria:

Agricultural Experiment Station, January 26, 1906.

17499 to 17504. NIcoTIANA spp. Tobacco.
From Portici, Italy. Presented by Prof. O. Comes. Received February 9, 1906.

‘‘A collection of varieties of tobacco forming part of the extensive collection made
by Professor Comes, author of various works on tobacco, and especially the work enti-

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40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17499 to 17504—Continued.

tled ‘The Races of Tobacco.’ Imported for breeding experiments in connection
with a search for a disease-resistant strain in North Carolina.’’ ( Fairchild. )
17499. NicoTiaANA TABACUM FRUTICOSA.
Karchiaku.
17500. NicorraNA TABACUM FRUTICOSA.
Doniaku.
17501. NiIcoriANA ALATA PERSICA.
Schiraz.
17502. NiIcorTrANA RUSTICA TEXANA,.
Calcutta. i
17503. NicorrANA RUSTICA BRASILIA.
Dzjouchin Rhau. .
17504. NicoriaNA RUSTICA BRASILIA.
Veilchen.

17505 and 17506. Cirrus AURANTIUM. Orange.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, D. D. Received
February 8, 1906.

Orange seeds, as follows: ’

17505. From Swatow, China. ‘‘A very fine loose-skinned variety ; lobes
separate easily.’’ ( Farnham. )

17506. FromCanton, China. ‘A better variety of orange than I have ever
eaten in the United States or Europe. Close skin, and lobes not separable.”’
(Farnham. )

17507. CITRUS AURANTIUM. Orange.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist.
Received February 8, 1906.

‘* Seeds of the famous orange Blida, which, according to Doctor Trabut’s label, is an
early variety, having large, sweet fruits and reproducing by seeds. The blida orange
is one of the best grown in northern Algeria and, as I understand, these seeds are
from selected fruits of this variety."’ (Swingle.)

17508. ‘TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lausanne, Switzerland. Presented by Prof. G. Martinet, director, Etab-
lissement Federal D’ Essais et de Controle de Semences a Lausanne. Received
February 12, 1906.

Selection with yellow grains.

17509. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.
From Fairfield, Wash. Received through Mr. E. H. Morrison. Crop of 1905.
Kleinwanzleben.

17510. QUERCUS CUSPIDATA.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer from the Yona
Nursery Company, February 15, 1906.

This is an evergreen oak much used in Japan for hedges, for which it seems
admirably suited. Its acorns, although of small size, are of very sweet taste when
baked hke chestnuts, and when boiled or roasted are regularly sold in Japan for
food; not hardy in the northern States. :

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17511. -SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.
From Biloxi, Miss. Presented by Mr. Aristide Hopkins. Received February

15, 1906.

Fruits of a green variety.

17512. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From De Quincy, La. Received through Dr. 8. A. Knapp, February 16, 1906.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 10527.

17513. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Milo.

From Memphis, Tenn. Received through Mr. J. E. Bradley, February 16, 1906.
Dwarf.

17514 and 17515.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the Botanical
Gardens. Received February 16, 1906.

Seeds, as follows:
17514. GAaRCINIA MANGOSTANA. : : Mangosteen.
17515. NeEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM. Rambutan.

Native of south India and Malay islands and furnishes a fruit similar to the
Litchi, namely, the Rambutan or Ramboostan fruit. All species of Nephelium
seem to require rather a moist, mild, forest clime than great atmospheric heat.

The fruit is of a bright red color, about 2 inches long, of an oval form, and
slightly flattened, and covered with long, soft, fleshy spines or thick hair.
Like the other Nepheliums it contains a pleasant acidulous pulp, very grateful
in tropical countries.

17516. Zra MAYS. Corn.

From St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, Minn. Received through the Minnesota
Agricultural Experiment Station, February, 1906.

Crosby. Grown in 1905 from §. P. I. No. 13570; selected to ears of plump form
with 14 rows and over.

17517. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Simsbury, Conn. Received through Mr. A. R. Dayton, February, 1906.
Crosby. Grown in 1905 from 8. P. I. No. 18570; selected from two-eared stalks.

17518. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Simsbury, Conn. Received through Mr. A. R. Dayton, February, 1906.

Crosby. Grown in 1905 from §S. P. I. No. 13570; selected from compact plants
with ears low on stalk.

17519. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, February 16, 1906.
Red Carolina. ‘‘One of the surest cropping of cowpeas, yielding well in both wet

and dry seasons. The vines are not as long as Black and Red Ripper, but are thicker
and bunchier, completely covering the ground, and can be more easily cut and cured.
Does well on nearly all classes of soils, and better than any other sort on stiff clay
soils. The long pods contain 18 to 20 peas, and are easier and less expensive to pick
than the short-podded sorts. We recommend it strongly, believing that our growers
will find in it distinct advantages over other kinds.” (Wood & Sons.)

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42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. .

17520. GLYCINE HIsPrDa. Soy bean. |
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, February 16, 1906.

Hollybrook Early. ‘A particularly valuable strain of soy beans, which matures ©
its crop three weeks earlier than the Mammoth Yellow soy, and is consequently better
adapted for planting in sections north of Virginia, or for planting late in order to —
make a crop of shelled beans. The yield from the Hollybrook Early soy is very
nearly equal to that of the Mammoth Yellow, and they are sure to make a crop of
beans. The Mammoth Yellow soy requires the full growing season to mature its crop,
and frequently an early frost will cut short the yield of the crop of beans. There is
no such danger with Hollybrook Early soys, and they will prove to be a distinet and
valuable acquisition.’’ (Wood & Sons.)

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17521. PaAssiIFLORA QUADRANGULARIS. Granadilla.

From Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns. Received
February 15, 1906.

17522. CUCUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.
From Ispahan, Persia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, February 14, 1906.

ai

Bears transportation long distances over bad roads; good quality, very juicy, fairly
sweet. Long, oval, light yellow or straw colored outside with rather fine brown net-
ting. Rind thin; flesh light straw colored, with a watery or semitransparent appear-
ance. Ispahan is on a great plateau, 5,400 feet above sea level.’’ ( Benton.)

17523 and 17524.

From Bagdad, Turkey. Presented by Hon. Rudolph Hurner, United States
vice-consul. Received February 8, 1906.

17523. Zea MAys. Corn.
*‘Edreh Scham”’ (Damascus Edren). Small, yellow flint corn.

17524. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
‘*Edreh Trak”? (or Irak).

17525 to 17527.

From Geneva, Idaho. Received through Mr. F. W. Boehme, February, 1906.
17525. HorpeumM VULGARE. Barley.
Beardless.
17526. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Swedish Select.

17527. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Sixty-Day.

17528 and 17529.

From Niu-chwang, China. Received from the Chinese magistrate of the Hai-
cheng district, through Mr. Thomas Sammons, United States consul-general
at Niu-chwang, February 12, 1906.

17528. CANNABIS SATIVA. - Hemp.
‘*Manchurian fine thread hemp seed.’”’ (Sammons. )
17529. ABUTILON AVICENNAE. China jute.
‘*Manchurian coarse rope hemp seed.’”’ (Sammons.)
106

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 43

17530 to 17533. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Mikindani, German East Africa. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Zimmer-
mann, Biologisch Landwirtschaftliches Institut, Amani, German East Africa.
Received February 16, 1906.

No varietal names received.

17534. DoLicHos ATROPURPUREUS.
From Waterloo, Kans. Received through Mr. J. W. Riggs, February 10, 1906.

17535 to 17537. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Lyallpur, India. Received through Mr. Theodore C. Maller, of Amritsar,
India, February 16, 1906. ;
Sorghum seed, as follows:
17535.- White Juar of Lyallpur. 17537. Red Juar of Lyallpur.
17536. Sweet Juar of Lyallpur.

¥

17538 to 17687. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Chillicothe, Tex.
A collection of sorghums grown in 1905 on the Department’s experimental farm at
Chillicothe, as follows:
17588. Planter’s Friend. Grown from Agrost. No. 1697, from New South
Wales, Australia.
17539. Planter’s Friend. Grown from Agrost. No. 2119, from Queensland,
Australia.
17540. ‘S. saccharatum.’’ Grown from Agrost. No. 1605, from Sydney,
Australia.
17541. Black-Seeded. Grown from Agrost. No. 1656, from New South
Wales, Australia.
17542. Black-Seeded. Grown from Agrost. No. 1694, from New South
Wales, Australia.
17543. Amber. Grown from Agrost. No. 1695, from New South Wales,
Australia.
17544. Dwarf Amber. Grown from Agrost. No. 2118, from Queensland,
Australia.
17545. Undendibule. Grown from Agrost. No. 1752, from Victoria, Aus-
tralia; first selection.

17546. Undendibule. Grown from <Agrost. No. 1752, from Victoria, Aus-

tralia; second selection.

17547. Orange. Grown from Agrost. No. 1661, from New South Wales,
Australia.

17548. Orange. Grown from Agrost. No. 1696, from New South Wales,
Australia.

17549. Orange. Grown from Agrost. No. 2095, from Congressional seed

distribution; first selection.
17550. Orange. Grown from Agrost. No. 2095; second selection.

17551. Orange. Grown from Agrost. No. 2125, from Queensland, Australia;

first selection.
17552. Orange. Grown from Agrost. No. 2125; second selection.

17553. Texas Gooseneck (Texas Seeded ‘‘Ribbon Cane’’). Grown from Agrost.
No. 1812, from the Texas Seed and Floral Company, Dallas, Tex.

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17538 to 17687—Continued.
17554. Sumac. Grown from Agrost. No. 1946, from the Tennessee Experi-

17555.

17556.

17557.

17558.

17559.
17560.
17561.

17562.

17563.

17564.
17565.

17566.

17567.

17568.

17569.

17570.

17571.

17572.

17573.
17574.
17575.
17576.
17577.
17578.
17579.
17580.
17581.
17582.
17583.
17584.
17585.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

ment Station.

Folger’s Early. Grown from Agrost. No. 2120, from Queensland,
Australia.

Colman. Grown from Agrost. No. 2121, from Queensland, Aus-
tralia. i

Collier. Grown from Agrost. No. 2124, from Queensland, Australia;
first selection.

Collier. Grown from Agrost. No. 2124; second selection.
Russian Sugar. Grown from Agrost. No. 1581, from Russia,
Austrian Sugar. Grown. from Agrost. No. 1607, from Vienna.

Black Sorghum. Grown from Agrost. No. 1811, from Barbados,
West Indies.

Yellow Milo. Grown from Agrost. No. 1753, from Victoria, Aus-
tralia.

‘
Yellow Milo. Selected pendent heads grown from Agrost. No. 2522,
from Thorburn & Co., New York, N. Y.

Yellow Milo. Selected erect heads grown from Agrost. No. 2522.

Yellow Milo. Grown from Agrost. No. 2090, from Chillicothe,
Tex.

Red Kafir. Grown from Agrost. No. 1751, from Victoria, Aus-
tralia. :

Red Kafir. Grown from Agrost. No. 2116, from Queensland, Aus-
tralia.

Black-Hulled White Kajfir. Grown from Agrost. No. 1749, from Vic-
toria, Australia.

Black-Hulled White Kafir. Grown from Agrost. No, 1993, from the
lowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

White Milo. Grown from Agrost. No, 2115, from Queensland, Aus-
tralia.

White-Hulled White Kafir. Grown from Agrost. No, 2122, from
Queensland, Australia.

Black-Hulled White Kafir. Grown from Agrost. No. 1754, from Vic-
toria, Australia.

Dhavla (A). Grown from S. P. I. No. 14500.

Kalbondi. Grown from §S. P. J]. No. 14508.

Gare Nasik. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14516.

Bile Jura. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14524.

Meldani. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14535.

Kondi. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14544.

Nadyal. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14583.

Juari. Grown from S. P. J. No. 14584.

White Dumraon. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14585.
Gumeri. Grown from §S. P. I. No. 14586; first selection.
Gumeri. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14586; second selection.
Dukri. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 14587.

Durga. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14588.

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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 45

17538 fo 17687— Connnued.

17586.
175877.

17588.

17589.
17590.
17591.
17592.

17593.
17594.

17595.

17596.
17597.
17598.
17599.
17600.
17601.
17602.
17603.
17604.
17605.
17606.
17607.
17608.
17609.
17610.
17611.
17612.
176138.
17614.
17615.
17616.
17617.
17618.
17619.
17620.
17621.
17622.
17623.
17624.
17625.
17626.
17627.

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Bana of Jalaon. Grown from §. P. Te No. 14589.

- Bhanna of Jhansi. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14590.

Lal. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14591.

Doliya. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14598; first selection.
Doliya.. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14593; second selection.
Bania. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14594.

Laliya. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14595.

Kombrai. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14597.

Pyaria Iksari Banda. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14598.

Tksari Banda. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14599.

Pyaria. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14600.

Alapuri. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14602.

Dulari. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14603.

Dugadia Zard. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14604.

Ikdani. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14605.

Purbi Magha. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14606.

Country White. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14607.

Dugadia Safed. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14608; first selection.
Dugadia Safed. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14608; second selection.
Jogia. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14609.

Domni. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14610.

Chatka.. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14611.

Bangra. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14612.

Lallu. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14613; first selection.

Lallu. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14613; second selection.
Purbi Murabad. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14617.

Deshi. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 14618.

Ganga Jamni. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 14619.

Bannia Dadri. Grown from §S. P. I. No. 14622.

Red of Ajangarh. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14626; first selection.

Red of Ajangarh. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14626; second selection.

Bannia. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14627.

Jhangaria. Grown from 8S. P. I. No. 14681.

Palarhia. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14634.

Ganga Jali. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14641.

Lohor. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14647.

Shalu. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14666; first selection.
Shalu. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14666; second selection.
Makchandri. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14667.

Holgi. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14668.

Hundi. Grown from 8. P. 1. No. 14669.

Kagi Moti. Grown from §S. P. I. No. 14671.

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17538 to 17687—Continued.
17628.
17629.
17630.
17631.
17632.
17633.
17634.
17635.
17636.
17637.
17638.
17639.
17640.
17641.
17642.
17643.
17644.
17645.
17646.
17647.
17648.
17649.
17650.
17651.
17652.
17658.
17654.
17655.
17656.
17657.
17658.
17659.
17660.
17661.
17662.
17668.
17664.
17665.
17666.
17667.
17668.
17669.
17670.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

Kalbondi. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14673.

Duhar Maski. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14674.

Bendri. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14675; first selection.

Bendri. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14675; second selection.
Guldhavi. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14676.

Lakdi. Grown from §S. P. I. No. 14677.

Shalu. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14678.

Gola. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14680.

Khondi Chandor. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14684; first selection.
Khondi Chandor. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 14684; second selection.
Khondi Chandor. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14684; third selection.
Dadar. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14687.

K honde Malegaon. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14688.

Shalu. Grown from 8. P. 1. No. 14689.

Dagdi. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14691.

Shalu. Grown from §. P. IL. No. 14694.

Hundi. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14697.

Waradi Juar. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14699.

HIundi. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14700.

Jondhala. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14701; first selection. .
Jondhala. .Grown from 8. P. 1. No. 14701; second selection
Maldani. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14702.

Tambdi. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 14703.

Gudadi. Grown from S, P. I. No. 14704.

Jagadi. Grown from S. P. I, No. 14705.

Dadia. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14706.

Fafaria. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14707.

Deshi Perio. Grown from §. P. 1. No. 14708.

Sholapuri. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14709.

Ratadia. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14713; first selection.

Ratadia. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14713; second selection.
Malvan. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14718.

Utavli. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14719.

Sakar Makar. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14720.
Sundhia (B). Grown from S. P. I. No. 14721.
Collier. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14723.

Raj Hansa. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14724.
Imphee. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14725.
Motichur. Grown from §S. P. I. No. 14728.

Rati (A). Grown from S. P. I. No. 14733.
Jogadi. Grown from §S. P. I. No. 14734.
Kempu Poona. Grown irom §S. P. I. No. 14742.
Kempu (A). Grown from §. P. I. No. 14744.

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17538 to 17687—Continued.
17671. Holgi Gola. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14749.
17672. Dudha Mogra. Grown from S$. P. I. No. 14750.
17673. Tambdi Sholapuri. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14751.
17674. Dukri(B). Grown from §. P. I. No. 14753.
17675. Holgi Jola. Grown from §&. P. I. No. 14761.
17676. Chikna. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14762.
17677. Maldandi (A) Poona. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14763.
17678. Kagi. Grown from §. P. I. No. 14766.
17679. Darker. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14767; first selection.
17680. Darker. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14767; second selection.
17681. Darker (A). Grown from §. P. I. No. 14768.
17682. Sundhia Juwar (Poona Farm). Grown from §. P. I. No. 14769.
| 17683. Utavli. Grown from S. P. I. No. 14771.
17684. Kavli. Grown from 8. P. 1. No. 14772.
17685. Charodi (Surat Farm). Grown from S$. P. I. No. 14773.

17686. Ameria Sundhia (Nadiad Farm). Grown from S. P. I. No. 14774.

17687. Farfaria (Nadiad Farm). Grown from S. P. I. No. 14775.

17688. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Chillicothe, Tex. Received through Mr. E. J. Randel. Crop of 1905.
Sapling.
17689. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Mecca, Cal. Received through Brauchman Brothers. Crop of 1905.
Durra.
17690. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Mountain View, Okla. Received through Mr. James Cummins. Crop of
1905.
Shallu.
17691. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Giant milo (?).

From Chillicothe, Tex. Received through Mr. A. B. Conner. Crop of 1905.

Seed of the Giant milo, or possibly a hybrid, collected from plants found growing

in several fields.

17692. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Dallas, Tex. Received through the Texas Seed and Floral Company,

February 20, 1906.
Texas Giant Gourd.

17693. ViIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Dallas, Tex. Received through the Texas Seed and Floral Company,

February 20, 1906.

Cream.

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48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17694. AVENA SATIVA. | Oat.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through the Agricultural Experiment
Station, February 20, 1906,

Siaty-Day.

17695. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum. —

From Waterville, Minn. Received through Mr. Seth H. Kenney, February 20,
1906, :

Minnesota Early Amber Cane.

17696. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From San Jose, Cal. Received through the Braslan Seed Growers Company,
February 23, 1906.

17697. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, February 23,1906.
Tron.

17698. MepDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Chinook, Mont. Received through Mr. Thomas O’ Hanlon, February 21,
L906.

17699. AGROPYRON OCCIDENTALE. Western wheat-grass.

From Harlem, Mont. Received through Mr. Thomas M. Everett, February 21,
1906.

£7700 and 17701. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, February 23, 1906.
17700. <Appler Rustproof. 17701. Burt.

17702. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, February 23, 1906.
Early Amber Cane.

17703. NANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.

From Port au Paix, Haiti. Received through Mr. George W. Gulding, February

23, 1906.

17704 to 17707. Diospyros KAKI. Japanese persimmon.

From Taiku, Korea. Received through Prof. J. G. Jack, of the Arnold Arbore-
tum, Jamaica Plains, Mass., February 26, 1906.

Cuttings of four varieties of seedless Japanese persimmons.

17708. MUSSAENDA FRONDOSA.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, February 26, 1906.

**A yellow-flowered, ornamental shrub; flowers subtended by single, large, milk-
white calycine leaf; veryshowy.’’ (Lyon.)

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17709. OrniTHorPUs saTIVUS. Serradella.
From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., February

26, 1906.
17710 to 17712. ARACHIS HYPOGABA. Peanut.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company,
February 26, 1906.

Seed of three varieties of peanuts grown in Shimosa Province, as follows:
17710. Small variety.
17711. Hirata; the best in Japan; large variety.
17712. Bachigai (outsider); large variety.

17713 and 17714. Corrra ARABICA. Coffee.
From Harrar, Abyssinia. Received through the Office of Bionomic Investiga-
tions, February 26, 1906.
17'713. CULTIVATED COFFEE. 17714. WILD COFFEE.
17715 and 17716. AGAVE spp. Century plant.

From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. L. H. Dewey, February, 1906.
Plants, as follows:

17715. AGAVE LECHEGUILLA.
From Mexico.

17716. AGAVE RIGIDA SISALANA. Sisal.
From the Bahama Islands.

17717. PsorpHocaRPUS TETRAGONOLOBUS. Seguidillas.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W.S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agricul-
ture. Received February 26 and April 3, 1906.

‘“The pods if boiled when exceedingly young and tender taste not unlike aspar-
agus. Vigorous climber, fruiting in three months from the seed and annually from

a perennial rootstock in warm climates.’’ (Lyon.)
17718 and 17719. VITIS VINIFERA. Grape.
From Salonica, Turkey. Received through Rev. J. Henry House, February 15,
1906.
Cuttings, as follows:
17718. “White Kapadjulari. 17719. Black Kapadjulart.
17720. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Aberdeen, 8. Dak. Received through Mr. Isaac Lincoln, February 28, 1906.
Sixty-Day.

17721. PAPPpOPHORUM NIGRICANS.

From Victoria, Australia. Presented by Prof. Hugh Pye, of the Dookie Agri-
cultural College. Received February 21, 1906.

17722. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Terrell, Tex. Received through W. C. Porter & Co., February 28, 1906.
Probably grown from No. 10527.
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17723 to 17743.
From China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, March 1, 1906. . "

A collection of bud sticks, as follows:

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17723. Pyrvus sINENSIs. Pear.
From Matou. ‘(No. 75.) <A fine variety of a melting pear called Pai li.

This form looks to be different from those sent under Nos. 109 and 120 (S. P. I.
No. 16911).”’ , ( Meyer.) .

17724. Pyrus SINENSIS. Pear.,

From Matou. ‘‘(No. 73.) A large variety of the best pear of North China,
the so-called Peking pear; in Chinese, Ya kwam le. Looks and smells like a
quince, but is juicy, melting, and aromatic. May prove to be exceedingly
valuable for breeding purposes. The trees grow far more spread out than
pears generally do, so they must not be planted too close.”’ Cheyer.)

17725. Pyrus SINENSIS. Pear.

From Matou. ‘‘(No. 74.) A small variety of the best pear of North China.
The same description as for No. 73 serves this one, only it is a far smaller vari-
ety and, as such, does not appear on the tables of the best hotels in China.”
( Meyer. )

17726. PyrRus SINENSIS. Pear.

From Matou. ‘‘(No. 76.) A large variety of a juicy pear with nonmelting.
flesh. A very good a ee of fine appearance; somewhat like our Kieffer pear.
May be most excellent for canning purposes.’’ (Meyer. )

17727. Pyrus sp. Pear.

From Tsing-ho-pu. ‘‘( No. 125.) A wild pear bearing fruits not larger than
ahollyberry. Makes an extraordinarily dense head of branches and may be of
use in small parks where small shade trees are wanted.’’ (Meyer.)

17728. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Matou. ‘‘(No. 82.) A peach described to me by the natives as very
large, red meated, and juicy. The trees are thrifty growers.’’ (Meyer. )
17729. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA.

_ From the mountains near Tang-shan, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 126.) A-variety —
of thrifty growth, with medium-sized buds. Fruits absolutely inedible, but.
may prove to be very valuable as a spring flowering shrub. The Chinese cul-
tivate many different varieties as dwarfed specimens and for winter forcing.”
( Meyer. )

17730. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA.

From the mountains near Tang-shan, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 127.) - A variety
of rather stunted growth, with large-sized buds. May prove to be a valuable
addition to our spring flowering shrubs.’’ (Meyer. )

17731. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA.

From the mountains near Tang-shan, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 129.) A very
diminutive form of wild peach. Grows in very rocky places and has small,
silvery-white twigs. May be of use as a shrub for rockeries.’’ (Meyer.) .
17732. Prunws sp. Cherry. —

From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 79.) A bush cherry bearing small, red fruits which :
ripen here in early June. Is grafted upon wild peach stock low down in the ©
ground.” ( Meyer.) ‘
17733. Prunus sp. - Cherry. —

From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 80.) A larger variety than No. 79; otherwise the |
the same description applies to it.’? (Meyer.) |
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17723 to 17743—Continued.

17734. PIsTAcIA CHINENSIS. Pistache.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(Nos. 71 and 90.) Thestaminate form of the
Chinese pistache. A very ornamental tree with graceful, pinnate foliage;
grows to very large dimensions.”’ (Meyer. )

17735. PIsracia CHINENSIS. Pistache.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(Nos. 72 and 89.) Thecarpellate form of the
Chinese pistache. A rather ornamental, small tree; bears heavy bunches of

small, scarlet, and purplish colored berries.’’ (Meyer. )
17736. AESCULUS CHINENSIS. Chinese horse-chestnut.
From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 81.) An ornamental shade tree with

somewhat smaller leaves than the ordinary horse-chestnut; when old gets to
be very spreading. A very rare tree in north China and entirely new to
America.’’ ( Meyer.)

17737. SALix sp. : Willow.
From Scha-ho-schonn. ‘“‘ (Nos. 121 and 122.) A remarkable willow which
| forms naturally a dense, flat-globular head.’’ ( Meyer.)
| 17738. Sa.ix sp. Willow.
From the mountains near Tang-shan, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 133.) A willow
with bright yellow bark, found in a rayine.”’ ( Meyer.)
17739. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn.
From Matou. ‘‘(No. 131.) <A variety differing in growth from those sent
- under No. 9 (S. P. I. No. 17171.) According to the natives, the fruits are of
large size. Grown as an ornamental as well as a fruit tree.’’ (Meyer. )
17740. CarTALPA BUNGEI. Catalpa.
From Fung-tai. ‘‘(No. 138.) Probably a different form of this beautiful
tree from those sent under No. 13 (S. P. I. No. 16914).”’ (Meyer. )
17741. Matus sp. Crab apple.
From Fung-tar. ‘‘ (No. 139.) An ornamental, red-flowered shrub, com-
mon in Chinese gardens. Probably adapted to dry places.’’ (Meyer. )
17742. Popuuus sp. s Poplar.
From Matou. ‘‘(No. 77.) A poplar with small leaves and black-colored
bark; grown as a wind-break on very sandy soils.’’ (Meyer. )
17743. Poputus sp. Poplar.
From Matou. ‘‘(No. 132.) <A silvery-barked poplar; grown as a wind-
break on very sandy soils.’? (Meyer).

17744 to 17755.

From Chi-li Province, China. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
Cal., through Mr. F. N. Meyer, January 23, 1906.

A miscellaneous collection of roots and bud sticks, as follows:

17744. Rueus sp.

- From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 6.) A Rubus found in a semishady, dry situ-
ation. At the time of collection no fruits were present.’’ (Meyer.)

17745. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 8.) Scions from a soft-shell walnut tree, which
produces, according to the owner, on some branches also paper-shell nuts.
Nuts sent to Washington, D. C., under 5la (S. P. I. No. 17945).’’ (Meyer. )

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52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17744 to 17755—Continued.
17746. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut. ;

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 45.) A paper-shell walnut, of which nuts were sent
to Washington, D. C., under No. 36a (S. P. 1. No. 17946).’’ ( Meyer.)

17747. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.
from Chang-li. ‘‘( No. 48.) A large nut with medium soft shell.’ (Meyer. )

17748. FrRAxiNus LONGICUSPIS (?). Ash.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(Nos. 1land 19.) An ash which assumed fine, red-
dish brown tints at the time of collecting. The leaves are not as large or as
pinnate as those of Fraxinus excelsior. The tree is decidedly ornamental.’
( Meyer. )

17749. (Undetermined. )
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘“‘(No. 41.) A shrubby Lespedeza, growing between
rocks.’’ (Meyer. )
17750. (Undetermined. )

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘' (No. 43.) <A perennial leguminous plant with
trifoliate leaves and climbing, semiwoody stems, which are extremely tena- |
cious and are used by the Chinese in tying grapes to trellises and in u holding
heavily loaded branches of fruit trees. Is the same as No. 110 (S. P. I. No.
17162).’’ ( Meyer.)

17751. CRATAERGUS sp. Hawthorn.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 42.) The same as No. 10 (8. P. I. No. 17170); used
as stock for Cralaegus pinnatifida.”’ ( Meyer.)

17752. ZizypHus SATIVA. Jujube.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 44.) A large variety of the Chinese ‘date’; isgrown
in large orchards by the Chinese and is used either fresh or dried. The trees
are planted from 5 to 10 feet apart, and the bark is ringed to make them bear
more heavily.’’ ( Meyer. )
17753. Pinus sp. Pine.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 57.) Found growing wild in the mountains; is
rather stunted when older, but looks extremely characteristic. Used by the
natives to plant in graveyards.’’ ( Meyer.) .
17754. Daucus cArora. ; Carrot.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 58.) <A blood red carrot; a very sweet variety used
cooked and pickled.’’ (Meyer. )
17755. Viris sp. Grape.

From Tientsin. ‘‘( No. 66.) <A light purple grape with rather small berries;
otherwise the same description applies to it as to those sent under Nos. 59
and 65 (S. P. I. Nos. 17467 and 17468).’’ ( Meyer.)

17756 and 17757. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Lawrence, Kans. Received through F. Barteldes & Co., March 2, 1906.
17756. Colman Orange Cane. 17757. African.
106

| 17758.
‘ 17759.
| 17760.
17760a.
17761.
17762.
17763.
17764.
17765.
17766.
17767.
17768.
17769.
£7770.
Maar le
17772.
Wars.
17774.
17775.
17776.
17777.
17778.
17779.
17780.
17781.
17782.
17783.
17784.
17785.
17786.
17787.
17788.
17789.
17790.
17791.
17792.
17793.
17794.
17795.
106

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906.

17758 to 17832.

‘From Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland. Received from the Royal Botanic Gardens,
March 2, 1906.

A collection, mostly of grass and leguminous forage plants seeds, as follows:

ERODIUM ABSINTHOIDES.

ERODIUM CHEILANTHIFOLIUM.

ERODIUM CHELIDONIFOLIUM.
ERODIUM GRUINUM.
ERODIUM HYMENODES.
ERODIUM MANESCAVI.
ERODIUM PELARGONIFLORUM.

ERODIUM SEMENOVII.

ERODIUM TRICHOMANIFOLIUM.

ERODIUM VERBENAEFOLIUM.
GALEGA BILOBA.

GALEGA PERSICA.
LATHYRUS ARMITAGEANUS. ~
LATHYRUS CRUIKSHANKII.
LATHYRUS GORGONI.
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS.
LATHYRUS NISSOLIA.
LATHYRUS ODORATUS.
LATHYRUS PY RENAICUS.
LATHYRUS ROTUNDIFOLIUS.
LATHYRUS SIBTHORPII.
MEpbICcAGO DECANDOLLII.
MEDICAGO ELEGANS.
MEDICAGO INTERTEXTA.
MEDICAGO ORBICULARIS.
MEDICAGO SCUTELLATA.
MEDICAGO TUBERCULATA.
MELILOTUS LEUCANTHA.
ONOBRYCHIS CAPUT-GALLI.
ONOBRYCHIS CRISTA-GALLI.
ScORPIURUS MURICATUS.
ScORPIURUS SUBVILLOSUS.
ScoRPIURUS VERMICULATA.
VICIA GRANDIFLORA.
VICIA OROBUS.

VICIA SYLVATICA.
AEGILOPS MACROCHAETA,
AEGILOPS MACRURA.

AEGILOPS OVATA.

*

17796.
17797.
17798.
17799.
17800.
17801.

17802.

17803.
177804.
177805.
17806.
17807.
17808.
17809.
17810.
17811.
17812.
178138.
17814.
17815.
17816.
Sil
17818.
17819.
17820.
17821.
17822.
17823.

17824.
17825.

17826.

17827.

17828.
17829.
17830.
178381.
17832.

53

AEGILOPS SQUARROSA.
AEGILOPS TRIARISTATA.
AEGILOPS TRIUNCIALIS.
AGROPYRON ACUTUM.
AGROPYRON MURICATUM.

ARRHENATHERUM
CEUM.

AVENA-

{

ARRHENATHERUM AVENA-
CEUM BULBOSUM.
AVENA ARGENTEA.
AVENA ATROPURPUREA.
AVENA ORIENTALIS.
DACTYLIS ALTAICA.
DactTYLIS GLAUCESCENS.
DACTYLIS HISPANICA.
HIEROCHLOE BOREALIS.
Ho.Lcus ARGENTEUS.
PENNISETUM CAUDATUM.
PENNISETUM LATIFOLIUM.
PHALARIS COERULESCENS.
PHALARIS TRIGYNA.
PHLEUM ARENARIUM.
PHLEUM ASPERUM.
PHLEUM BOEHMERI.
PHLEUM INTERMEDIUM.
PHLEUM MICHELII.
PHLEUM PARNASSICUM.
PHLEUM PRATENSE.
PHLEUM TENUE.
BRACHYPODIUM PINNATUM.
AGROPYRON REPENS.
TRITICUM VULGARE (7?)
AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.
AGROPYRON ELYMOIDES.
TRITICUM FIRMUM.
AGROPYRON REPENS.
TRITICUM TURGIDUM.
AGROPYRON REPENS.

DIANTHUS SQUARROSUS.

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17833 and 17834. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Des Moines, Iowa. Received through the lowa Seed Company, March 3,
1906.

Amber Cane.

17835 and 17836. Ipvomora spp. |

From Miami, Fla. Received through the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden
(Nos. 185 and 186), March 5, 1906.

17835. Seed of a yellow-flowered variety of Ipomoea; origin, Cuba. (No.
186.)

17836. Seed of a purple-flowered variety of Ipomoea; origin, Jamaica,
British West Indies. (No. 185.)

17837 to 17841.

From New York, N. Y. Received through Henry Nungesser & Co., March 5,

1906.

Grass and forage crop seeds, as follows:
17837. AGROSTIS ALBA. Redtop.
17838. Festuca ELATIOR. Tall fescue.
17839. ORNITHOPUS SATIVUS. Serradella.
17840. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
17841. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.

The ordinary or early crimson clover.

17842 to 17954.
From Peking, China. Received. through Mr. F. N. Meyer, February 23, 1906.
A collection of seeds, as follows:
17842. (QUERCUS DENTATA. Oak.

From Ming Tombs. ‘‘(No. 25a.) Seed obtained from the same tree as that
sent under No. 12a (S. P. I. No. 18265); secured later in the season, the green
leaves having changed to a gorgeous red. Probably the same as No. 24a
(S. P. I. No. 17879).’’ (Meyer.) (For description see No. 18265. )

17843. (Undetermined. )

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 122a.) Seed of a plant bearing bright scarlet-colored
nonedible fruits about the size of an egg.’ ( Meyer.)

17844. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 15a.) Seed of a sweet variety of apricot sold in
Peking under the name of ‘almonds’; are eaten as dessert and also used in
confectionery.’’ (Meyer.)

17845. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 16a.) Seed of a bitter variety of apricot sold in
Peking under the name of ‘almonds’; used only in confectionery. ( Meyer.)

. 17846. ARISTOLOCHIA sp.
From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 134a.)
17847. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 37a.) Considered to be the best table bean in
Chang-li.”’ (Meyer. )

106

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 55

17842 to 17954—Continued.

17848. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Chang-li. ‘‘ (No. 43a.) A small, edible bean; is grown between rows
of sweet potatoes and also cotton; ripens before either of these crops are ready
to be harvested.’’ (Meyer. )

17849. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 144a.) Used for food; also roasted for confection-

ery.”’ (Meyer.)

17850. PHAsEoLus CALCARATUS. Bean.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 46a.) A small, long bean differing in shape

from all other beans; used for food, especially in soups.’’ (Meyer. )

17851. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.
From Tientsin. ‘‘(No.148a.) A variety of bean used for food; also for con-

fectionery. The beans are boiled, made in a pulp, sweetened with sugar, and
baked in small cakes.”’ (Meyer. )

17852. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Peking. ‘‘(No. 17a.) These beans are roasted and sold in Peking as

delicatessen.’’ (Meyer. ) :

17853. VIcIA FABA. Broad bean.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 45a.) A green variety of broad bean; appar-
ently a different strain.’’ (Meyer. )

17854. Ricinus CoMMUNIS. Castor oil plant.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 61a.) The ordinary castor oil bean. The oil is
extracted from the seeds and used in the native lamps. After frost the stalks
are uprooted and used for fuel.’’ (Meyer. )

17855. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 44a.) A light-colored bean used as food;

grown between millet and sweet potatoes.’’ ( Meyer.)

17856. ViIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 47a.) <A light brown-colored bean used for
food in the green and dried state; grown between rows of small millet and
sweet potatoes.’’ (Meyer. )

17857. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 42a.) Used for food in Shan-hai-kwan.”’

(Meyer. )

17858. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 8la.) A fine variety of Red Haricot beans; eaten
when green.”’ ( Meyer.)

17859. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 18a.) White Haricot. These are eaten boiled as dry
beans, or are used as a vegetable when fresh, and as such they are very fine.
Might do well as string beans in the Atlantic States.”’ (Meyer. )

17860. Vicia FABA. ; Horse bean.

From Tchang-ping-tcho. ‘‘(No. 115a.) A horse bean used for food in
north China.’’ (Meyer.)

17861. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Sachon. ‘‘(No. 28a.) A small, black soy bean grown for fodder;
Ciena) variety. An excellent food for stock; must be boiled before being fed. ”
Meyer. )

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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

17842 to 17954— Continued.

17862. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 152a.) <A fine variety of soy bean used to make
bean cheese from.’’ ( Meyer.)

17863. FAGoPYRUN ESCULENTUM. ‘ . . Buckwheat.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 48a.) A variety of buckwheat sparsely grown
around Shan-hai-kwan; used for making bread.’’ ( Meyer.)

17864. Brassica PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 58a.) An excellent, white, long-headed
cabbage, which can be kept in cellars all winter. The plants love a rich, well-
worked soil and can not stand drought. The Chinese irrigate them carefully,
for the more they are irrigated the larger they grow. Chinese name Pai tsay.”’
( Me yer. )

17865. Brassica PE-TSAI. | ' Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 83a.) A very small variety of green cabbage.”’
(Meyer.) Apparently a mixture of several species.

17866. BRaAsSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Tchang-ping-tcho. ‘‘(No. 80a.) A very heavy, long-headed white
cabbage; late variety.’’ (Meyer. )

17867. Brassica CHINENSIS. Pak-choi cabbage.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 100a.) A short cabbage of which the midribs of
the leaves get to be quite fleshy. Sold in Tientsin, but as yet I have not seen
it anywhere else.’’ (Meyer. )

17868. Brassica PE-TSAI. . Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. la.) A remarkably fine variety of white cabbage;
the best I have ever seen. It is a long-headed variety and grows from 24 to 3
feet high. The taste and smell are entirely different from any other cabbage.
A very fine vegetable. Wants careful culture and can not stand drought.
Known as Shantung cabbage.’’ ( Meyer.)

17869. Brassica PE-TSAL. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 10la.) Sold to me as a Shantung cabbage;
a very good variety.’’ (Meyer. ) ‘

17870. Daucus CAROTA. Carrot.

From Hsuen-hwa-fu. ‘‘(No. 30a.) A sweet, light yellow, nearly white
carrot. Grows on alkaline soil.’’ (Meyer. )

17871. Daucus CARoTA. Carrot.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 82a.) An orange colored, medium short variety of
the ordinary carrot; more in favor here than the beet-red variety.’ (Meyer.)

17872. Daucus CAROTA. , Carrot.

From Tchang-ping-tcho. ‘‘(No. 66a.) A very sweet, beet-red carrot. Is
used boiled as well as pickled. Loves a well-drained soil and does not want
to suffer from drought.’’ ( Meyer.)

17873. CELASTRUS PANICULATUS (?).

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 123a.) A very large variety found growing
in the mountains near Shan-hai-kwan.”’ (Meyer.)

17874. CELASTRUS PANICULATUS (?).

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 124a.) A very small variety found growing
in the mountains near Shan-hai-kwan.”’ (Meyer. )

17875. CELTIS sp.

From Tang-san. (‘‘No. 92a.) A rather large-leaved Celtis; useful asa small
shade tree.”’ (Meyer.)

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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 57

17842 to 17954—Continued.
17876. CaASTANEA SATIVA. Chestnut.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 33a.) The largest variety to be found on the markets
in Peking; said to have come from Chee-san, near Chang-li. The nuts are
roasted with sand and an oily substance which bleaches them, and are re-
markably sweet. The trees on which they grow are seedlings.’’ (Meyer. )

17877. CASTANEA SATIVA. Chestnut.

From Peking. ‘‘(No> 34a.) The ordinary Chinese chestnut, sold every-
where in northern China. They are very small, but make up in sweetness
what they lack in size. Are roasted the same as No. 33a (S. P. I. No. 17876),
and are said to have come from Chee-san, near Chang-li. The trees I saw
there grow in sheltered: spots and seem to love a rocky soil.’’ (Meyer. )

17878. QUERCUS sp. Oak.

From western hills near Peking. ‘‘(No. 26a.) A fine oak, resembling a
chestnut. The acorns are eagerly collected and used for tanning purposes.
Probably not very hardy, as it grows in quite sheltered valleys.’’ (Meyer. )

17879. (QUERCUS DENTATA. Oak.

From Tang-san. ‘‘(No. 24a.) A beautiful, large-leaved oak. The leaves
assume gorgeous colors in autumn;-.a very desirable tree. Grows to medium

-dimensions.’’ (Meyer.) -
17880. Zra MAys. Corn.
From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 19a.) A very fine strain of corn growing in a rather

dry part of the country. This is one of the best varieties I have seen in
northern China. The plants grow about six feet high and have uniformly two

ears to each stalk.’’ (Meyer. )

17881. Zea mays. Corn.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 20a.) A white-seeded corn growing on stony

soil around Shan-hai-kwan, where it gets quite cold.’’ (Meyer. )

°17882. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 52a.) The largest variety of Cretaegus pinnatifida.

A fine fruit for preserves, and a very ornamental tree; is simply loaded in
the fall with red berries and keeps its large, glossy, green leaves till late in
autumn.’’ (Meyer. )

17883. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 104a.) Fruits of different sizes to show variation.”’

(Meyer. )

17884. Do.icHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.

From western hills near Peking. ‘‘(No.96a.) The same as No. 95a (S. P. I.
No. 17885), but from a different locality.’’ (Meyer. )

17885. Do LicHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.

From Hawai-jou. ‘‘(No. 95a.) A bean which is grown around gardens as
a windbreak, and at the same time the green beans are used as a vegetable;
_they are somewhat coarse but do not taste at all bad. The plant is a climber
and as such needs supports.’’ ( Meyer.)

17886. ELArAGNus sp.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 120a.) A silvery-leaved Elaeagnus which ripens
small, red berries in October. Grows from 5 to 6 feet high. Under cultiva-
tion it might become denser headed and be an ornamental shrub.”’ (Meyer. )

17887. Matus sp. Crab apple.

From Peking. (Not numbered by Meyer.) ‘‘A crab apple sold on the
streets in Peking.’’ (Meyer.)

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17842 to 17954—Continued.

4

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

17888. GLEDITSIA sp.

From Hwai-lai. ‘‘(No. 109a.) A small tree; may be fit for a shade tree.
Can apparently stand lots of cold and drought, as I found them growing on
the edges of a ravine on the road to Mongolia.’’? (Meyer. )

17889. GLEDITSIA sp.

From Wei-tsan Mountains near Peking. ‘‘(No. 106a.) An ornamental
shade tree, bearing dark-brown pods. Apparently aslow grower.’’ ( Meyer.)
17890. CoryLus sp. Hazelnut.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 32a.) A small hazelnut said to have come from very
far north; bought in Peking.”’ (Meyer. )

17891. Hvumutus sp. Hop.
From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 136a.) A wild hop found growing around here along

banks and in thickets.’’ (Meyer. ) .

17892. Zizypnus saTiva. _ Jujube.
From Peking. ‘‘(No. 14a.) The Chinese collect the fruit and make a

paste from it by boiling the fruit and straining the liquid. It isa bad weed

that easily overruns dry plains. It grows over the whole Peking city wall and

its spines easily break off in one’s flesh. To be used for breeding purposes.’

(Me yer. )

17893. JuNIPERUS CHINENSIS. Chinese juniper.
From Tang-san. ‘‘(No. 7la.) Seeds from a very pyramidal form of the

juniper. These are universally used in northern China to plant around graves,

and also as windbreaks. They seem to be able to withstand much drought.”
( Mey r. )

17894. KoELREUTERIA PANICULATA. Varnish tree.

From Ming Tombs. ‘*(No. 85a.) Seed from the bladderpod tree, varying
in looks from the usual type."’ (Meyer. )

17895. Brassica OLERACEA. Kohlrabi.

From Hsuen-hwa-fu. ‘‘(No. 73a.) <A very large variety of kohlrabi grown
where the soil is strongly alkaline.’’ ( Meyer.)

17896. CasTANEA SATIVA. Chestnut.
From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. l46a.) A large variety of chestnut sold on Tientsin

market; very sweet when boiled or roasted."’ (Meyer.)

17897. AcER sp. Maple.

From Tang-san. ‘‘(No. 27a.) A very beautiful maple which grows to be
a medium-sized tree, of very characteristic form. The leaves assume gorgeous
colors in the fall.’’ (Meyer. )
17898. Acer sp. Maple.
From Wei-tsan Mountains near Peking. ‘‘(No. 67a.) An ornamental,
small-leaved maple, growing wild in the mountains.’”’ ( Meyer.)
17899. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 53a.) A small variety of millet sold in Chang-li,
where it is ground up and used for food.’’ (Meyer.)

17900. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.
From Chang-li. (No. 105a.)
17901. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 50a.) A variety of medium-sized millet, growing
about 5 feet high; stools out very much and is, consequently, a great straw
producer. The seeds are used as food, but are not valued as highly as other
millets on account of the ditiiculty of hulling them.’”’ ( Meyer.)

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17842 to 17954—Continued.

17902. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 88a.) Seed from fruits, among which were some
strange types, eaten in different places in north China.’’ (Meyer. )

17908. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘ (No. 89a.) A hardy variety which can probably
be grown very far north.”’ (Meyer.

17904. PERILLA OCYMOIDES. Perilla.
From Peking. ‘‘(No. 79a.) A plant grown in some localities for the pro-

duction of oil, which is obtained from the seed.’’ (Meyer. )

17905. Diospyros Lotus. Persimmon.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 69a.) A long-fruited, wild persimmon. The fruits
are small and not borne in such great quantities as No. 57a (8. P. I. No. 17906);
otherwise the same description applies to it.’? (Meyer. )

17906. Duiospyros Lotus. Persimmon.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 57a.) A round-fruited, wild persimmon. The
fruits are not larger than a cherry, but are very sweet tasting and the trees are
heavily loaded. A valuable acquisition as a fruit and ornamental tree, also as
a stock plant for the large, seedless persimmon.”’ (Meyer. )

17907. Diospyros LOTUS. Persimmon.

From Nankon Pass. ‘‘(No. 3la.) Seed of the wild persimmon collected
from old trees growing at elevated points and apparently at the northern limit
of their kind. To be used as stock for the large, seedless persimmon, and also
for its fruit and as an ornamental.’’ (Meyer. )

17908. RHAMNUS sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 132a.) A very small, shrubby Rhamnus
growing wild in the mountains. Well fit for rockeries and as a very small
hedge plant.”’ (Meyer.)

17909. RHAMNUS sp.

From Tang-san. ‘‘(No. 126a.) <A large-leaved, bushy Rkamnus from 3 to
6 feet in height; loaded at time of collection with black berries. Might do
well as a hedge plant, as it has long spines and is very dense.’’ (Meyer. )

17910. Pinus sp. Pine.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No.129a.) The common pine found growing in Chi-

nese cemeteries.’’ ( Meyer.)

17911. PINUS BUNGEANA. Pine.
From Ming: Tombs. (No. 108a.) The same as§&. P. I. No. 17912.

17912. PINUS BUNGEANA. Pine.
From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 137a.) A very beautiful pine with sil-

very white bark; a slow grower, but extremely striking when old. The bark
‘peels oif in flakes, like the sycamore, but the foliage is not as dense as in most
other pines.’’ ( Meyer.)

17913. PruNus sp. Plum.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 90a.) Apparently a very late plum; freestone; fruits
not very large, yellowish green with a purplish bloom; rather sweet in taste.”’
( Meyer. )

17914. Oryza saTIVA. Rice.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 49a.) <A variety of upland rice said to be a
softer quality than the one sent under No. 40a (S. P. I. No. 17915).’’ ( Meyer.)

17915. Oryza saTiva. Rice.

From Shan-hai-Ewan. ‘‘(No. 40a.) An upland rice grown sparingly
around here. Should be hardy very far north.’’ (Meyer.)

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17842 to 17954—Continued. ;
17916. Oryza SATIVA. Rice”

From Sachon. ‘‘(No. 29a.) Bought as an upland rice, but apparently is
a lowland variety. Should do well quite far north, as the place where it was"
raised is about 50 miles north of Peking.’’ (Meyer. ) ;

17917. ORyzZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 39a.) An upland rice cultivated around Chang-li.
Should be hardy pretty far north.’’ (Meyer. )

17918. CELASTRUS FLAGELLARIS.

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 68a.) A small, creeping
shrub, bearing red, edible berries.’’ ( Meyer. )

17919. SeSAMUM INDICUM. Sesame.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 149a.) These seeds are universally used through-
out China in confectionery and baked on the surface of round cakes, and as
such they taste pretty good. The plants seem to like a rather rich soil, and
produce many seed pods on one stalk. The Chinese also make an oil out of
the seed, in which they fry nearly everything.’’ ( Meyer.)

17920. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Pee-san. ‘‘(No, 2la.) This variety has white seeds and is used for
making bread; as such it is more highly esteemed than the brown-colored
varieties, which are generally only used as fodder for the domestic animals.’’
( Meyer.) :

17921. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Pee-san, ‘‘(No. 22a.) A variety with dark brown seeds, universally
used throughout north China as fodder for domestic animals. The stems of
sorghum are used in building houses, the stalks being embedded in the mud
walls; also for making fences, baskets, mats, tying and roofing material, and
for fuel.’’ ( Meyer.)

17922. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 23a.) <A variety with light brown seeds, not very
much grown. It is used where found asa fodder plant and also for making
a brown-colored kind of bread.’’ ( Meyer.)

17923. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum. |

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 15la.) A superior variety of sorghum which grows
from 15'to 20 feet in height. The grain is ground, and from the flour a good
kind of bread is made; is used also for the same purpose as the one described
under No. 22a (S. P. I. No. 17921). In addition to this the leaves are pulled
off before they have turned brown, when they make an excellent cattle food,
either fresh or dry. The roots are also dug and used as fuel.’’ ( Meyer.)

17924. SpINACIA OLERACEA. Spinach.

From Tchang-ping-tcho. ‘‘(No. 55a.) An exceptionally good winter spin-
ach, which, with a little protection from cold, produces greens the greater
part of the winter. The seeds should be sown very thinly, as the plants 7
grow rather large.’’ ( Meyer.)

17925. HeELIANTHUS ANNUUS. Sunflower.

From western hills, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 59a.) The ordinary, single-headed
sunflower, used in China in many ways. The leaves are pulled off and fed to
domestic animals; the seeds are eaten as delicatessen, and the stalks are used
for fuel.’? ( Meyer.)

17926. THUyYA ORIENTALIS. Arborvitae.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 84a.) Seeds collected from old, weather-beaten trees
on the grounds of the Temple of Heaven in Peking. Can stand lots of cold
and drought.’’ (Meyer.)

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17927. NICOTIANA sp. Tobacco.
From western hills near Peking. ‘‘(No. 62a.) An inferior tobacco much

used by the lower classes.’’ (Meyer. )

17928. NIcoTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 86a.) A medium quality of tobacco grown around

Chang-li.”’ (Meyer. ) ;

17929. JuGuans hyb. (?) Walnut.

From Nankon Pass. ‘‘(No. 87a.) A very strange walnut. Those with
highly undulated surfaces are used as a remedy for stiff fingers, and the smooth
ones are eaten. A hard-shelled variety. Probably a hybridization has taken
place between J. mandshurica and J. regia sinensis.”’ (Meyer. )

17930. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 2a.) <A giant red radish; flavor not strong. Seems
to like a well-drained, sandy soil. Attains a size of from 3 to 7 inches in
diameter.’’ (Meyer.)

17931. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. q Radish.

From San-kai-tien. ‘‘(No. 76a.) A red radish of elongated form. Looks
very nice when exposed for sale.’”’ (Meyer.)

17932. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 56a.) <A radish with a sweet, fresh taste; is

very appetizing if cut lengthwise and eaten raw either before or with meals.

These seeds have both the green and red varieties among them.”’ (Meyer. )

17933. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. ; Radish.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 60a.) <A late variety of a long, white radish;

quite sweet and not at all strong when boiled.”’ (Meyer. )

17934. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 74a.) A smaller variety than No. 2 (S. P. I.
No. 17930); otherwise the same description applies toit.’? (Meyer.)

17935. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From San-kai-tien. ‘‘(No. 75a.) A very strange variety, the outside look-

ing like a long, green turnip; wine red colored flesh. Is sliced and eaten raw

asarelish.’’? (Meyer. )

17936. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 77a.) A green variety; very appetizing if

sliced and eaten raw.’’ ( Meyer.)

~ 17937. RaAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 78a.) The sameas No. 77a (S. P. I. No. 17936), but

obtained in a different locality.”’ (Meyer. )

17938. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 70a.) An ornamental vine well fit to cover trellises
or verandas; has deeply laciniate, pafmate leaves, and bears yellow berries in

the fall. Seems to be very hardy and able to withstand droughts.’’ (Meyer.) -

17939. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 93a.) A vine bearing red berries, similar to No.
70a (S. P. I. No. 17938) but more ornamental.’’? (Meyer. )

17940. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Wei-tsan Mountains near Peking. ‘‘(No. 113a.) <A vine bearing
small, white berries; may be fit for covering fences and rough places.’’ (Meyer.)

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17941. VirTex sp.
From Wei-tsan Mountains near Peking. ‘‘(No. 116a.) An aromatic plant,

.the peeled twigs of which are used to make fine baskets, and the flowering

tops are dried and used as insect powder.’’ (Meyer.)
17942. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 1338a.) A vine with deeply lobed leaves and
white berries; may be fit to cover rock fences or waste places.’’ (Meyer. )

17943. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.
From Gopo, near Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 41a.) <A large variety of soft-shelled

walnut.’’ ( Meyer.)

17944. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.
From Peking. ‘‘(No. 35a.) A very large walnut bonght in Peking.”

(Me yer. )

17945. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Gopo, near Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 5la.) <A very soft-shelled walnut; can
be cracked with the hand. Nota perfect nut, though. These nuts are from
one tree, which, according to the owner, produces perfectly shelled nuts on
some branches and imperfectly formed ones on other branches.’’ ( Meyer.)

17946. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 36a.) This is the genuine paper-shell walnut and as
such sells for three times as much money as the hard-shelled varieties. The
nuts can be peeled like peanuts. The trees are seedlings and are scattered
through the groves.’’ ( Meyer.)

17947. TrRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 38a.) Asample of the best wheat sold in Chang-li.”
( Meyer. ) ; ;
17948. Rosa sp. Rose.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 130a.) A wild rose found growing along earth
banks.’’ (Meyer. )

17949. WHUSsTARIA CHINENSIS. = Chinese wistaria.
From Tang-san. (No. 107a.) ;
17950. ARTEMISIA ANNUA. Wormwood.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. llla.) This is the plant on which the people arourtd
here graft their chrysanthemums and on which they do well. (The Chinese
claim the chrysanthemum does better when grafted than when left on its own
roots; they also say the grafted plants bear transplanting and lack of water
much the best.’ (Meyer. )

17951. XANTHOXYLUM sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No.125a.) <A fine-leaved Xanthoxylum growing
wild in the mountains near Shan-hai-kwan. Attains a height of from 4 to 5
feet, is rather ornamental, and has a very agreeable odor.’’ ( Meyer.)

17952. XANTHOXYLUM BUNGEI (7).
From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 128a.) Used asa hedge plant. The seeds and fruit

capsules furnish the Chinese with pepper; the fruit is pretty pungent.’’ .

(Meyer. )
17953. Brassica PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 72a.) A long-headed cabbage, late variety.
Can be kept all winter in a frost-proof cellar.’’ ( Meyer.)

17954. CyDoNIA JAPONICA. Japanese quince.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 145a.) A very fragrant quince used in China to per-.

fume aroom. Grows in south China.”’ (Meyer. )

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17955 to 17958.
From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Received through Prof. C. F. Baker, March 6,
1906. >

Seeds, as follows:

17955. BAvHINIA KRUGU.
“‘The finest Bauhinia of the West Indies.’’ ( Baker.)

17956. EvuGENIA PUNICIFOLIA.
‘‘An erect, ornamental shrub with fine flowers and fruit.’’ ( Baker.)

17957. CANAVALIA sp. Knife bean.
‘“A nonedible, brown variety producing a great vine.’’ ( Baker.)
17958. PacHyRHIZUS ANGULATUS. Yam bean.

} 17959. Crrmaris sp.

From H wai-lai, Chi-li Province, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, Feb-
ruary 23, 1906.

“*(No. 185a.) A small clematis covering banks along ditches. Its white seed-down
makes it appear like snow in the distance; not ornamental.’’ (AJeyer.)

17960. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Amani, German East Africa. Received through Dr. A. Zimmermann,
February 23, 1906.

Peanuts from Mikindani.

17961. CANNA FLACCIDA. Canna.
From Oneco, Fla. Received through Reasoner Bros., March 9, 1906.

17962. MISCANTHUS CONDENSATUS.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Suzuki & Iida, of New York City,
March 6, 1906.

17963. AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA. Creeping bent-grass.

From New York, N. Y. Received through Henry Nungesser & Co., March 6,
1906.

17964. VITIS MUNSONIANA. Mustang grape.

From Elliotts Key, Fla. Received through Dr. John Gifford, March 7, 1906.

‘

17965 and 17966.
From Brighton Beach, Wash. Received through Mr. A. B. Leckenby, March

9, 1906.
Plants, as follows:
17965. FarTsiaA HORRIDA. Devil’s-club.

An araliaceous, densely prickly shrub with palmately lobed leaves and
racemed or panicled umbels of small, greenish-white flowers.

17966. lLysicHiTUM CAMTSCHATCENSE. Skunk cabbage.
A nearly stemless swamp aroid, with large leaves from a thick, horizontal
root stock.

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17967. BENINCASA CERIFERA. Wax-gourd.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Mr. W. 8. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri- }
culture, March 5, 1906.

‘Native name Condo/. Matures fruit in fourmonths from seed. Grown in Philip-
pine Islands only upon trellises. When sliced and steeped over night in lime water
and then boiled in a sugar sirup until it candies, it makes a most delicious glacé
iruit.”’ (Lyon.) (See No. 2936, Inventory No. 7, for description of this plant. )

17968 to 17972. BrTa VULGARIS. Sugar beet.
From Lyons, N. Y. Received through the Lyons Beet Sugar Company, March
1906.

Sugar-beet seed, as follows:
17968. Original Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by Kleinwanzleben Sugar Company, Kleinwanzleben, Germany.
17969. WSchreiber’s Specialitaet.
Grown by G. Schreiber & Sons, Nordhausen, Germany.
17970. Elite Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by Dippe Bros., Quedlinberg, Germany.
17971. Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by F. Heine & Co., Hadmersleben, Germany.
17972. Kleinwanzleben.

Grown by C. Braune & Co., Bundorf, Germany.

17973 and 17974. Beta VULGARIS. Sugar beet.
From Lehi, Utah. Received through the Utah Sugar Company, March, 1906.
17973. Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by the Utah Sugar Company, Lehi, Utah.
17974. Kleinwanzleben.

Grown by the Fremont County Sugar Company, Sugar City, Idaho.

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17975. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Caro, Mich. Received through the Peninsula Sugar Refining Company,
March 10, 1906.

Kleinwanzleben. Grown by Otto Hoerning & Co., Eisleben, Germany.

17976 to 17980. Berra VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Owosso, Mich. Received through the Owosso Sugar Company, March 12,
1906.

Sugar beet seed, as follows:
17976. Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by Henry Mette & Co., Quedlinberg, Germany.
17977. Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by Rabbethge & Giesecke, Kleinwanzleben; Germany.
17978. Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by Wohanka & Co., Prague, Bohemia.
17979. Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by K. W. Kuhn & Co., Maarden, Holland.
17980. Elite Kleinwanzleben.
Grown by Otto Bruenstedt, Schladen-im-Harz, Germany.
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.1 17981. ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky. Received
March 12, 1906.
“This is an evergreen plant which is found growing wild here, but never in abun-

dance. It grows both in the woods and on sunny slopes; in some places where it is
very dry, receiving no rainfall for two or three years. In such places the stems are

| short and quite leafy, and it is here only that they sometimes, but rarely, produce

_ seeds. In the shade the plants produce stems several meters in length, climbing
either shrubs or trees and hanging down the slopes, where they have a very graceful

| appearance. Young plants are readily transplanted when the-roots are still fibrous,

| but when they become older and the roots are thick and fleshy it is impossible to trans-
} plantthem. This asparagus in the wild state is quite a delicacy, and although scarce
} and sparingly found, the young shoots are eagerly sought for.’”’ (Proschowsky. )

| 17982 and 17983. NicoriaNa spp.
| From Philadelphia, Pa. Received through Henry A. Dreer, Inc., March 5, 1906.
17982. NIcoTIANA SANDERAE.
(See S. P. I. No. 17246. )

17988. NicoTIANA SANDERAE hyb.
(See S. P. I. No. 17247.)

17984. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Canadian, Tex. Received through Mr. Thomas F. Moody, March 10, 1906.

Sourless.

17985. CoLOoCcaSIA sp. Dasheen.
From Aguas Buenas, P. R. Received through Mr. A. W. Bowser, March 12, 1906.
Identical with 8. P. I. No. 15395.

17986. CoLocastiA sp. Taro.

From Georgetown, 8. C. Received through Mr. John Tull, March 12, 1906.

‘* Roots of the so-called Yellow Tanier of South Carolina. These roots were grown
by me last year on Cat Island from roots given to me by Mr. Alex. Lucas, of Santee,
SC ( Lull.)

17987. CoLocasia sp. Taro.
From Georgetown, 8. C. Received through Mr. John Tull, March 12, 1906.

“‘Roots of the so-called White Tanier of South Carolina. These were grown by
me on Cat Island last year from roots given to me by an old negro (John Huggins)
who lives near here. He growsa few every year just for his own use, and has grown
them from time immemorial.”’ (Tull. )

17988. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Yungas Valley, Bolivia. Received through Mr. Arthur L. Jackson, of
La Paz, Bolivia, March 12, 1906.

17989. NIcoTIANA TOMENTOSA

From Hamburg, Germany. Received through Mr. Albert Schenkel, March,
1906.

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17990. CHAMAECYPARIS LAWSONIANA.’

From Sacramento, Cal. Presented by Mr. H. A. Alspach. Received March 1,
1906.

This is a native of California and Oregon, where it grows to a height of 200 feet.
It is one of the most beautiful conifers, of which about 60,garden forms exist in~
European nurseries and collections. (For foreign exchange. )

17991. SACCHARUM CILIARE.

From St. Kitts, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. F. R. Shepherd, curator,
Botanic Gardens, at the request of Sir Daniel Morris, Commissioner of Agri-
culture for the West Indies. Received October 27, 1905. :

Concerning this plant the following brief notice appeared in the Agricultural
News, the fortnightly review of the Imperial Department of Agriculture for the
West Indies (Vol. IV, p. 87): :

‘‘A number of plants of Saccharum ciliare raised from seed received through the
Imperial Department of Agriculture from Indiain May last are growing at the Botanic —
Station, St. Kitts. These plants, which are now arrowing, appear to withstand |
drought well, and trials are being made to test their usefulness for fodder purposes. —
This species may also be suitable for forming ornamental clumps on lawns, similar to —
pampas grass.”’

17992. MepIcAGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Province of Valencia, Spain. Received through Hon. R. L. Sprague,
United States consul, Gibraltar, Spain, March 2, 1906.
‘The most vigorous and best quality of alfalfa grown in the Province of Valencia,
producing continuous crops the whole year.’’ (Sprague. )

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17993. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date. |

From Nefta, Tunis. Presented by Mr. Louis Grech, through Mr. T. H. Kear- —
ney. Received November 1, 1905.

Menakhe Tre |

17994. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Rieti, Italy. Received through Unione Produttori Grano da Seme, March
14, 1906.

Rieti.

17995. (GARCINIA MORELLA. Gamboge.

From Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies. Received through Dr. W. Faw-
cett, director of Public Gardens, March 15, 1906.

Introduced for the purpose of growing stocks upon which to graft the mangosteen.

17996 to 17998. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Received through the Porto Rico Agricultural
Experiment Station, February 5 and April 26, 1906.

Fruit of apparently three varieties, as follows:
17996. White. 17998. Large, green.
17997. Small, green.

ee ee

17999. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover. —

From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, March 17, 1906. 4

Late White.” . 4
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18000. Lottum ITALicum. Italian rye-grass.
From New York City, N. Y. Received through Henry Nungesser & Co., March

17, 1906.
18001 to 18118. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

Received through Mr. Charles J. Brand of this Department and distributed by
him in connection with his work on life history, seed production, and change
of seed. A series of red clovers of different regional origin, being the first
generation from seed of the crop of 1903 which was sown in 1904 and harvested
in 1905.

18001 to 18021.
From Shirley, Ill. Received through Mr. Eugene D. Funk, March, 1906.
18022 to 18037.

From Rushville, Ind. Received through Mr. Theodore H. Reed, March,
1906

18038 to 18054.

From Fayetteville, N _Y. Received through Mr. A. T. Armstrong, March,
1906.

18055 to 18068.
From Mauston, Wis. Received through Mr. J. B. McNown, March, 1906.
18069 to 18082.

From Wapakoneta, Ohio. Received through Mr. John A. Ritchie, March,
1906.

18083 to 18100.

From Fargo, N. Dak. Received through Prof. J. H. Shepperd, March, 1906.
18101 to 18118.

From Carlton, Oreg. Received through Mr. F. J. Canfield, April 21, 1906.

18119. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Aschersleben, Germany. Received through the Owosso Sugar Company,
Owosso, Mich., March 17, 1906.

Jaensch Vietrix. Grown by Mr. Gustav Jaensch.

18120. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.
From Bayamon, P. R. Presented by Mr. A. B. Mitchell. Received March 19,
1906.
Michell. ‘‘A very superior variety. Size, large; color of flesh, dark yellow; flavor,
excellent. Base, usually slender. Seed, medium to large.’’ (Barrett. )
18121. CucURBITA PEPO. Pumpkin.

From Australia. Presented by Mr. M. Levek, of Washington, D. C. Received
March 18, 1906.

Thought by Mr. Levek to be a variety known as Turk’s Crown.

18122. Ricinus COMMUNIS. Castor-oil plant.
From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Received through Prof. C. F. Baker, March
19, 1906.

A large-seeded variety.
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18123 to 18130.

From Bathurst, New South Wales. Presented by Prof. R. W. Peacock. Received

February 13, 1906.

Samples of various native grass seeds, as follows:

18123. FERAGRosTIS PILOSA. 18127.
18124. ELeUSINE AEGYPTIACA. 18128.
18125. DireLacHne Fusca. 18129.
18126. DipLacHNe PEACOCKII. 18130.

18131 to 18151.

From Berkeley, Cal.
cultural Experiment Station, March 6, 1906.

181381. Vicia NISSOLIANA.
181382. Vicia ATROPURPURERA.
18133. Vicia VARIA.

18134. Vicia SATIVA OBOVATA.
18135. Vicia PANNONICA.
18136. Vicia LUTEA.

18137. Vicia FABA.

Black Spanish.

18138. VICIA SATIVA MACROCARPA.
181389. Vicia MONANTHOs.
18140. Vicia MONANTHOs.
18141. Vicia CALCARATA.

18142. Vicia FABA.

181438. Vicia PABA.

Winter. \
18144. LarHyRvUs TINGITANUS UNIFLORUS.
18145. LatTaRyrus TINGITANUS
18146. Latnyrus CLYMENUM.
18147. Larnyrus ANNUUS.
18148. Larnyrus ocnrevs.
18149. Lartnyrus ARTICULATUS.
18150. Lens NiIGRICANS.

18151. TRIGONELLA CORNICULATA,

18152 to 18155. CH#TOCHLOA ITALICA.

From Lawrence, Kans.

18152. New Siberian.
18153. Hungarian.
18154. German.
18155. Common.

18156. Ricinus COMMUNIS.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba.
20, 1906.

A small-seeded variety.
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Received through Prof. A. V. Stubenrauch, of the Agri-

Received through F. Barteldes & Co., March 20, 1906.

Received through Prof. C. F. Baker, March

PANICUM FLAVIDUM.
PANICUM PROLUTUM.
PANICUM DECOMPOSITUM.
ANDROPOGON SERICEUS.

Horse bean.

Horse bean.
Horse bean.

Millet.

Castor-oil piant.

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18157. PiIsuM SATIVUM. Pea.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 20,
1906.
Wax-pod.

18158 and 18159.

From Lausanne, Switzerland. Received through Prof. G. Martinet, March 21,

1906. ;
18158. LatTHyRUS HETEROPHYL- 18159. Vicia VILLOSA GLABRE-
LUS. SCENS.
18160 to 18198. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Berlin, Germany. Presented by the Berlin Botanical Museum. Received
February 14, 1906.

A collection of African sorghum seed, as follows:

18160. Amphibolus. 3 18180. Ovulifer.
18161. Calcareus. 18181. Ovulifer.
18162. Charisianus. 18182. Ovulifer.
18163. Charsianus glabrescens. 18183. Ovulifer.
18164. Charisianus holstir. 18184. Ovulifer.
18165. Colorans. 18185. Ovulifer.
18166. Colorans. 18186. Ovulifer.
18167. Colorans. 18187. Ovulifer.
18168. LHlegans. 18188. Ovulifer.
18169. LElegans. 18189. Ovulifer.
18170. Elegans. 18190. Ovulifer.
18171. IJnhonestus. 18191. Pendulus.
18172. Kerstingianus typicus. 18192. Roxburgh.
18173. Kerstingianus typicus. 18193. Schumannii.
18174. Kerstingianus sulfureus. 18194. Usaramenis.
18175. Kerstingianus sulfureus. 18195. Ziegleri.
18176. Kerstingianus sulfureus. 18196. Elegans.
18177. Kerstingianus sulfureus. 18197. Ovulifer.
18178. Nitens. 18198. Ovulifer.

18179. Ondongae.

18199. Earacnus hyb.
From Gotha, Fla. Received through Mr. Henry Nehrling, March 22, 1906.

18200 and 18201. Zra mays. Sweet corn.
From North Pomfret, Vt. Received through Mr. Stephen Hewitt, March 23,
1906.
Golden Malakhov. Grown from S. P. I. No. 13256.
18200.

Amber-colored ears showing a distinct red striping; originally grown from
one ear which was dark colored and very sweet.

18201.
Light amber-colored ears; sweet.
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18202. ViIcIA FULGENS. Scarlet vetch.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 23,
1906.

18203. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Dallas, Tex. Received through the Texas Seed and Floral Company, —

March 23, 1906.

Sumac Cane.

18204 to 18224. XANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received through the Porto Rico Agricultural Experi- —

ment Station, March 24, 1906.
A collection of yautia roots, as follows:
18204. lollisa. 18215. Alocasia Marchallu.

18205. Punzera. 18216. Jamaica No. 2.
18206. . Gris Amarilla. 18217. Jamaica No. 4.
18207. Jamaica No. 1. 18218. Jamaica No. 6.
18208. Jamaica No. 38. 18219. Jslena (Ponce).
18209. Jamaica No. 5. 18220. Gengibrilla.

18210. Dominica. 18221. IJslena (Aponte).
18211. Blanca. 18222. Orqueta.

18212. Prieta. 18223. Rollisa Ancha.
18213. Amarilla. 18224. Jamaica (Trinidad).
18214. Guayamera. .

18225. ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS.

From San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy. Received through Dammann & Co.,
March 26, 1906.

Roots imported for use in experiments to create a new hybrid asparagus which
will resist the asparagus rust.
18226. HosackIa PURSHIANA. Dakota vetch.

From Dickinson, Dak. Received through the Dickinson Subexperiment Sta-
tion, March 26, 1906.

18227. (GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Khabarovsk, East Siberia. Received through Director Gagin of the Kha-
barovsk Experiment Field, March 26, 1906.

Tchernie bobi. ‘‘A black variety of Soja hispida, which is cultivated in several places

in Manchuria and Amur land.” (Gagin.)

18228. PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA. Kudzu.
From Philadelphia, Pa. Received through H. A. Dreer (Incorporated), March
27, 1906.

(See Nos. 9227 and 9228, Inventory No. 9.)

18229. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Augusta, Ga. Received through the N. L. Willet Drug Company, Feb-
ruary 1, 1906.

Appler Rustproof. Special selection of seed from No. 17452.
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18230. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, January 27, 1906.

Burt. Special selection of. seed from No. 17451.

18231. SECHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From New Orleans, La. Received through the J. StecklerSeed Company, March,
1906.

18232. CucUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.

From Ispahan, Persia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton (No. 33), March 27,
1966.

*‘Seed of a winter muskmelon grown extensively about Ispahan, Persia. It keeps,
if put in a cool, airy place, all winter, and may be used at any time. Bears trans-
portation well; many are taken over rough roads on pack animals two to three hun-
drec miles. Oblong, light yellow, netted finely; flesh light yellow, semitransparent
or watery; quite juicy; fair quality. Said to succeed best on slightly alkaline soil.’’

Be on.)

18233. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Wellsboro, Ind. Received through the West Michigan Sugar Company,
March 27, 1906.

Knauer’s Mangold.

18234 and 18235. AMYGDALUS spp.

From Quetta, British India. Presented by Lieut. W. L. Maxwell, One Hundred
and Twenty-Seventh Baluchistan Light Infantry. Received March 24, 1906.

18234. AmYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
Quetta.

18235. AMyYGDALUS PERSICA LAEVIS. ; Nectarine.
Quetta.

““These seeds were taken from the best trees in Quetta. Quetta is nearly 6,000 feet
high; summer temperature, 100° F. in the shade at times; winter temperature known
to drop below zero, and severe frost is known to continue for weeks at a time.’’
(Maxwell. )

18236 and 18237. CHENOPODIUM QUINOA. Quinoa.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Received through Sefior M. V. Ballovian, Ministerio de
Colonias y Agricultura, March 24, 1906.

18236. CHENOPODIUM QUINOA. Quinoa.
Quinoa amarga or Common.
18237. CHENOPODIUM QUINOA. Quinoa.
Arrocillo or Royal.
(See Nos. 2931, 3073, and 3074, Inventory No. 7.)

18238 to 18240.

From Chaman, Baluchistan. Presented by Lieut. W. L. Maxwell, One Hun-
od and Twenty-Seventh Baluchistan Light Infantry. Received March 29,
1906.

Plants and cuttings, as follows:

182388. AmyGDALUS COMMUNIS. Almond.
18239. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
18240. PuNICA GRANATUM. - Pomegranate.

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72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18241. VIcIA FABA. Broad bean.

From Buenos Ayres, Argentina. Presented by Mr. H. B. Vannote, 11 and 138
Vandewater street, New York, N. Y. Received March 26, 1906,

18242 and 18243. PrRuNUSs spp. Cherry.
From Dreshertown, Pa. Received through Thomas Meehan & Sons, March 31,
1906.

Trees to be used as stocks upon which to bud Japanese flowering cherries, as
follows:

18242. Prunus avium. Mazzard cherry.
182438. Prunus MAHALEB. Mahaleb» cherry.
18244. AGAVE RIGIDA SISALANA. Sisal.
From Miami, Fla. Collected by Mr. L..H. Dewey, March 8 and 14, 1906.
Received March 31, 1906.

Bulbils secured for introduction into Porto Rico.

18245 and 18246. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Orebro, Sweden. Received through C. A. Hagendahl’s Son, March 28,
1906.
18245. White. 18246. Black.
18247. MerpicaGco SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Milwaukee, Wis. Received through the Wernich Seed Company, March
29, 1906.

Turkestan.

18248 to 18255. SoOLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Received through Sefior M. V. Ballovian, Ministerio de
Colonias y Agricultura, March 24, 1906.

18248. JYmilla. Raised in La Paz.

18249. Sicha. Raised at the foot of the Sub-Andine chains.
18250. Phureja. Raised on the table-lands.

18251. Luqui. Raised on the table-lands.

18252. (Queni. Raised in La Paz.

18253. Apharu. Raised on the table-land of Bolivia.
18254. Monda. Raised on the table-lands.

18255. Khati. Raised in La Paz.

18256 to 18277.

From Peking, China. Received at the Plant Introduction Gardens, Chico, Cal.,
through Mr. F. N. Meyer, February 26 and 27, 1906.

Seeds and cuttings of Chinese plants, the seeds indicated by the letter ‘‘a’’ fol-
lowing the number, as follows:

18256. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 3a.) A very large, hard-shelled variety said to have
come from the western mountains, where it gets quite cold.’’ (Meyer.)

18257. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 4a.) A hard-shelled, sweet variety said to have come
from the mountains 40 miles north of Peking; will probably prove hardy quite
far north.’”’ ( Meyer.)

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18256 to 18277—Continued.
18258. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 5a.) This soy bean is extensively cultivated in the

mountains north of Peking and is highly esteemed for human food; requires
but little irrigation, and is well worth trying in the arid West.’? ( Meyer.)

18259. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Tschang-ping-tsu. ‘‘(No. 6a.) This bean is grown in the northern
country as a nitrogen-supplying crop with sorghum, corn, or millet; does not
scatter much when ripe, but seems to be late in ripening.”’ ( Meyer.)

18260. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 7a.) The so-called Chinese almond, but it is really a
sweet-kerneled apricot. It is considered a fine little nut by the Chinese, who
eat them salted after having them soaked in water to get rid of the skin.”
( Meyer.)

18261. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 8a.) The same as No. 7a (S. P. 1. No. 18260), but
| inferior in quality; both are probably the same plant. They are said to bea
special strain of apricots, being grown only for their seeds.’”’ (Meyer.)

18262. AmMyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 9a.) Seeds collected from a tree growing in the Ger-
man Legation grounds at Peking. This tree, which is about 40 feet high, isa
most heavy bearer and looks like a remarkably thrifty peach tree. Its leaves
are much darker green than those of the cultivated ones. Iwas told that it is
a fine ornamental tree in the spring, being one sheet of rose-colored blossoms.”’
( Meyer.) ;

18263. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Tientsin. ‘‘(No. 10a.) A small variety bought in Tientsin. May |
prove to be very hardy, as the nuts are small and hard.’’ (Meyer. )

a

18264. XANTHOCERAS SORBIFOLIA.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. lla.) A small ornamental tree belong-
ing to the horse-chestnut family. Is very well fit for a solitary lawn tree in a
small garden, as it grows only to a small size and makes a dense head of foli-
age.”’ (Meyer. )

18265. QUERCUS DENTATA. Oak.

- From Ming Tombs, north of Peking. ‘‘(No. 12a.) This oak attains a |
medium size, has very large, dark green leaves, and is well worth growing;

looks quite different from other oaks. Collected on the grounds of the Ming

Tombs, 30 miles north of Peking, where it gets extremely cold. The trees

will probably prove hardy quite far north.”’ (Meyer.)

18266. DrospyRos Lotus. Persimmon.
From Pee-san. ‘‘(No. 13a.) A small persimmon used as stock for the
seedless one.’’ (Meyer. )
18267. CATALPA BUNGEI. Catalpa.
From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 78.) Young trees of which the parents
have grown to a very large size in an old temple garden. This tree is one
of the finest flowering trees in the world.”’ ( Meyer.)
18268. Tamarix sp.
From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 83.) A very graceful bush, suitable
for planting along the water’s edge.’’ (Meyer.)
18269. PopuLus sp. Poplar.
From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 84.) This poplar is often found growing

in old temple gardens; it has whitish bark and attains a very large size. Prob-
ably the same as No. 15 (S. P. I. No. 16915.)’’ (Meyer. )

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18256 to 18277—Continued.
18270. JAsMINUM NUDIFLORUM. Jasmine.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 85.) A jasmine with green stems and

yellow flowers, adapted for terraces and walls.’’ (Meyer. ) ;
18271. Lycium gp. Matrimony vine. —

From Palitswang. ‘‘(No. 86.) A matrimony vine which is trained on one
stem with all the small branches drooping down like a weeping tree; is loaded
in the fall with red berries.”’ ( Meyer.)

18272. PIsTACIA CHINENSIS. Pistache.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 89.) The carpellate form of the Chi-
nese pistache. A rather ornamental, small tree ; bears heavy bunches of small,
scarlet-purplish-colored berries.’’ ( Meyer.)

18273. PIsTACIA CHINENSIS. Pistache.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. ‘‘(No. 90.) The staminate form of the Chi-
nese pistache. A very ornamental tree with graceful, pinnate foliage; grows
to very large dimensions.’’ (Meyer. )

18274. PopuLus sp. Poplar.

From the mountains near Fangshan. ‘‘(N6. 134.) A poplar found grow-
ing in a ravine; probably a tall-growing variety.’’ (Meyer. )

18275. Morwus Apa. Mulberry.

From the mountains near Fangshan. ‘‘(No. 135.) Tall sprouts found
growing by the roadside; may be a new kind.”’ ( Meyer.)

18276. (Undetermined. )

From the mountains near Fangshan. ‘‘(No. 136.) Cuttings of a semi-
climbing, low shrub.’’ (Meyer. )

18277. MKorLREUTERIA PANICULATA. Varnish tree.

From Wei-tsan Mountains. (No. 137.)

18278 to 18293.

From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. F. N. Meyer and sent direct to the
Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plains, Mass. Received during the winter of
1905-6. y

Cuttings of Chinese plants, as follows:
18278. Evonymus sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 4.) <A low-growing shrub with corky wings
on its branches; found in semishady situations.’’ ( Meyer.)

18279. (Undetermined. )

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 16.) A low, spreading bush with edible red
berries; grows between rocks and in sunny as well as shady situations.”’
(Meyer.) :

18280. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 17.)
18281. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Chang-li. (No. 18.)
18282. Prunus sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 51.)
18283. Sprraka sp.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 20.) A small, shrubby Spiraea resembling
S. thunbergii; found growing between rocks and exposed places.’’ ( Meyer.)

18284. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Chang-li. (No. 21.)
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18278 to 18293— Continued.
18285. Acrinipia sp. (?)
From Hwai-jou. (No. 22.)
18286. EvonyMus sp.

From Hwai-jou. ‘‘(No. 24.) <A very striking Huonymus with red leaf tops,
resembling EH. bungeanus but bearing a much larger quantity of fruit.’’ (Jeyer. )

18287 to 18289. (Undetermined. )
From Shan-hai-kwan. (Nos. 52 to 54.) Cuttings of unidentified shrubs.
18290. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 55.) <A wild apricot growing in a ravine
near an old temple.’’ ( Meyer.)
18291. Spiraka sp. (?)

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 56.) Found growing between the rocks in
the mountains near Shan-hai-kwan.’’ ( Meyer.)

18292. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 99.) A vine growing on rocky places’ in the moun-
tains; has deeply lobed leaves and white berries.’’ (Meyer. )

18293. AMPELOPSIS sp.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 100.) A vine resembling A. vetchii, but with both
entire and three-lobed leaves; assumes beautiful fall colors and though small
and apparently tender is well worth trying.’’ (Meyer.)

18294 to 18296.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Received through J. C. Willis, director of Royal
Botanic Gardens, February 26, 1906.

18294. CROTALARIA sp.

Imported for experimental purposes in connection with cover crops for tea
and coffee plantations.

18295 and 18296. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA. Peanut.
18295. Mauritius. 18296. (Unnamed. ) ;
18297 and 18298. IPoMOFA BATATAS. Sweet potato.

From Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. William Faw-
cett, director of Hope Gardens. Received March 29, 1906.

“‘Tubers of the two varieties of. white-skinned potato which thrive best here.’’

( Fawcett. )
18297. John Barnett. 18298. Law.
18299. _HuMULUS LUPULUS. Hop.

From North Yakima, Wash. Presented by Mr. H. B. Scudder. Received Feb-
ruary, 1906.

Semsch. Seeds produced on vine of 8. P. I. No. 5787, in 1905. ‘‘ Probably these
seeds were results of pollination with pollen from the male plants of the common
Yakimahop. They should be planted for selection of the best seedlings.’’ (Fairchild. )

18300 and 18301. Canna spp. Canna.

From Palermo, Sicily. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Borzi, director of the Botanic
Gardens. Received March 30, 1906.

18300. Canna INDICA, ~ 18301. CaANNA IRIDIFLORA,

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18302. ZEA Mays. - Corn.
From Callao, Peru. Presented by Mr. C. B. Cisneros. Received March 12, 1906.

18303 to 18309.

From Teheran, Persia. Presented by Mr. John Tyler, United States vice-consul-
general. Received March 23, 1906.

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Seeds, as follows:

18808. CucuUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
A white-skinned variety. :
18304. CucuMIsS MELO. Muskmelon.

Kharbuzzah. ‘This is thought to be a corruption of khar poozah, khar
meaning ass and poozah snout or nose, possibly on account of its oblong shape.
The highest quality of this kind is produced at a village 16 miles north of
Ispahan, called Gurg Ab (Wolf Water), being irrigated with water impreg-.
nated with alkaline element+. The flavor is agreeably sweet and pleasant,
and approyed by almost every individual taste. When ripe, however, on
account of the delicacy of the texture of the skin and the crispness of the
inner substance it can not be transported without damage from the place where
it is grown, It is said that the vibration caused to the ground by a horse
cantering within a few yards will split it up, and that to pierce it with a pin is
sufficient to make a circle of cracks. Such as are brought to Teheran, and
those taken to towns nearer the area of growth, are cut before they are ripe
and consequently lose much of their delicacy of flavor. The principal supply
forthe Teheran market is produced from 12 to 30 miles away, and the fruits
are of various qualities, according to the soil and water supply. None are
grown in the immediate vicinity of the city. The color of the Kharbuzzah in
the best qualities isa pale yellow, but there are some nearly white or of a
cream color.’’ ( Tyler.)

18305. CucuMIs MELO. Muskmelon.

Tilabee (Desired). ‘‘In shape a spheroid, of a greenish tinge both inside
and out, although some are inclined to yellow. When good, their flavor is
pleasant and rather sweet. If, however, they are deficient in sweetness, sugar
may be added with advantage. In this they differ from the Kharbuzzah,
which is not improved by sugar; in fact, many people eat it with pepper and
salt. Their average weight is from 4 to 5 pounds, and I do not think that I
have ever seen one that exceeded a batman (64 pounds).”’ (Tyler.)

18306. CucuUMIS’ MELO. Muskmelon.

“ Garmack (Little heat). ‘‘This variety resembles in shape, size, and flavor,

though not so sweet, the Tilabee. It is less delicate in texture, and if of a
poor quality is not much better than a Swede turnip; but as it is the first to
come to market it finds considerable favor. If, however, it lacks sweetness
its flavor coalesces very well with pounded sugar.’ ( Tyler. )

183807. CucuUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.

Persian Khear. ‘‘A smooth-skinned variety about 5 or 6 inches in length,
and the larger 6 or 7 inches in circumference. They are crisp in texture and
pleasant to the taste. I think they are a little sweeter than ours, and conse-
quently preferred by the natives. These plants, both melons and cucumbers,
are planted on the margin of a trench with a bank about 4 feet wide when
quite dry for the plant to lie upon, for if the fruit comes in touch with the
irrigation water it brings on the rot.’ ( Tyler.)

18308. CrITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon. —

Andavénah. ‘‘Probably a corruption of Hind-daneh, meaning Indian
grain or seed, partially confirming the common belief that it was originally
brought from India, although it has been extensively cultivated in Persia for
centuries. In some districts of eastern Persia it attains an immense size,
weighing upward of 100 pounds, but in Teheran it rarely exceeds a third of
that weight. Being very cheap 1 in price, it is looked upon as a generous addi-
tion to the diet of the poor.’’ ( Tyler.)

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18303 to 18309—Continued.

18309. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. : Sorghum.
(No data. )
18310. PHASEOLUS MAX. Mung bean.

From Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Hon. D. Morris, Commis-
sioner of Agriculture for the West Indies. Received April 6, 1906.

Woolly Pyrol.

18311 to 18315. ARACHIS HYPOGAFA. Peanut.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. J. C. Willis, director of Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received April 6, 1906.

18311. Tanjore. 18314. Barbados.
18312. Mauritius. » 18315. Brazil.
18313. Pondicherry.

18316 to 18318. Dtoscorka spp. Yam.
From Mayaguez, P. R. Presented by the Agricultural Experiment Station.
Received April 4, 1906.
18316. DroscorEA ACULEATA GUINEA. 18318. DroscorEA TRIFIDA.
18317. DioscoREA TRIFIDA. A purple variety.

A white variety.

18319 and 18320.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. William 8. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau
of Agriculture. Received April 3, 1906.

18319. XANTHOSOMA sp. , Yautia.

‘“‘ Locally known as Gabe de China. Chief distinction seems to be in the size
of the main rootstock, which grows very large. Grown alongside of intro-
duced Xanthosoma, it made in eight months a main rootstock as large and half

again, weighing, when green, nearly 2 pounds.’’ ( Lyon.)
18320. CoLocasia sp.
Most common Gabe of the Philippine Islands.

18321. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Sword bean.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Presented by the Agricultural Experiment Station.
Received March 27, 1906.

18322 and 18323. SAaccHARUM OFFICINARUM. Sugar cane.

From Cienfuegos, Cuba. Presented by Dr. Robert M. Grey, Harvard Botanical
Station, Central Soledad. Received March 27, 1906.

Samples of each of the following hand-fertilized sugar cane seed:
18322. Crystallina Crystallina.
18323. Crystallina (female) x Java seedling No. 51 (male).

18324. LiLIuM PHILIPPINENSE. Lily.
From Thetford, Vt. Received through Mr. George 8. Worcester, April 10, 1906.

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18325. PELTANDRA SAGITTAEFOLIA. Wampee. —
From Cat Island, South Carolina. Received through Mr. John Tull, April 9,
1906.

‘*The roots are extensively eaten by the colored natives.’’ ( Tull.)

18326. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Bombay Presidency, India. Presented by Prof. G. A. Gammie, economic
botanist, Ganeshkhind Botanical Gardens, Kirkee, Poona, India. Received
April 9, 1906.
‘*Seed of a dwarf variety of sorghum cultivated in the Punch Mahals District of
the Bombay Presidency. It is locally known by the name of Rdtdlia and grows to
the height of 24 to 34 teet.’’ (Gammie.)

18327. Poa TRIVIALIs. Rough-stalked meadow grass.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., April 7,
1906,

18328. CuUCURBITA MELANOSPERMA. Ecuador melon.

From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. 8. Ordonez M. Received April 9,
L906.

‘‘This plant is native to this country, where it is cultivated quite extensively and
used for food for man as well as for stock. Although a perennial, it is more com-.
monly treated as an annual and planted with corn. It is also planted along walls
and at the foot of trees, upon which it will climb and produce melons continuously.
The plant will not endure severe frost, and grows where the temperature ranges from
14° tu 25° C,

‘*When used as human food the melon, as long as it is so soft that a finger nail can
be driven into the shell, is simply cooked and made into different dishes with butter
and salt; when ripe it is eaten cooked, with milk added at the table. For stock it
is used ripe and simply cut to pieces; when cooked, however, it is far better, espe-
cially for stock and milch cows.

‘The melons average 20 to 30 pounds each. The pulp is white apd contains sugar
and some starch. When completely ripe the shell is very hard and the seeds black,
giving the melons much the appearance of a watermelon. The ripe melons can
easily be kept a year in a dry and ventilated place, this condition making them
valuable for winter feed. There are two varieties—the white-shelled and the green
and white striped. These seeds are of the latter variety.’”’ (S. Ordonez M.)

18329 to 18331.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. William 8. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau
of Agriculture. Received April 3, 1906.

18329. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.

‘** Varautong’ of the Pampangans. The young and tender pods make an
excellent snap bean, and the green as well as the fully ripe seeds area good
substitute for Lima or Haricot beans. This variety, while prostrate and ram-
bling, is distinctively nontwining. It makes pods in two months and matures
seeds in four months from planting.’’ (Lyon.)

18330. CROTALARIA JUNCEA. Sunn hemp.

‘This requires rich soil, abundant moisture, and close planting to produce
long fiber. If planted wide and kept pinched it becomes very floriferous and
an ornamental acquisition to the garden.’’ (Lyon.)

183831. PacHyYRHIZUS ANGULATUS. Yam bean.

18332. BrtTA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Raunitz, near Wettin, Germany. Received from Mr. G. Wesche, through |
Mr. E. Nettwall, of Prague, Bohemia, April 1], 1906, |

Wesche’s Ertragreichste, or Richest in Yield,
106

18333. EuTREMA WASABI.

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 79

Japanese horse-radish.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company,
April 11, 1906.

(For description see No. 9891, Inventory No. 10.)

18334 to 18337. ARACHIS HYPOGARA. Peanut.
| From Suffolk, Va. Received through the Suffolk Peanut Company, April
13, 1906. :

A collection of peanuts obtained for foreign exchange, as follows:
183384. Virginia. 183386. Carolina.
18335. Bunch. 18337. Spanish.
18338. Vict SATIVA. Common vetch.

From Svaléf, Sweden. Received through Allminna Svenska Utsidesaktiebolaget,
-April 13, 1906.

18339. HErbDYSARUM SIBIRICUM.

From Groningen, Holland. Presented by the Jardin Botanique de Groningen.
Received April 12, 1906.

18340. VICIA FABA. Prod bean.

From London, England. Presented by Mr. 8. E. Wynne. Received April
14, 1906.
Harlington White Windsor. ‘‘To grow: Plant in good, strong, rich soil in January

or February for main crop, and from February to May for successive crops. Plant
in rows 2 feet to 30 inches apart; when the plants are about 30 inches high cut off
the tops; they need no staking. Gather the pods when young, when the seeds are
not over three-fourths inch in length.

‘‘To cook: Use plenty of water, adding a heaped tablespoontul of salt to each half
gallon. Shell the beans, put them into boiling water, and boil rapidly until tender—
about fifteen minutes for very young beans. Drain them thoroughly, and serve
quite separately, but with a sauceboat of parsley sauce as an accompaniment. The
beans are excellent with boiled bacon, but they must be cooked alone, never with
the meat. If very young they should be cooked fifteen minutes; 1f older, twenty to
twenty-five minutes, but do not overcook them. Half a peck of the pods should
vield a good dish. In England they are in season in July and August.

‘‘Average cost, 6s. per peck.”” ( Wynne.)

18341. CASTANEA SATIVA. Chestnut.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company,
April 14, 1906.

18342. SoLANUM JAMESII.
From Grand Island, Nebr. Presented by Mr. E. Corbin. Received April 17,
1906.

(See No. 10473, Inventory No. 11.)

18343 to 18345. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
From Lawrence, Kans. Received through F. Barteldes & Co., April 17, 1906.
18343. Jerusalem corn sorghum. 18345. Yellow milo.
18344. Red kafir corn. :

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18346 to 18357.

From Gatton, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Prof. John Mahon, prin-
cipal of the Queensland Agricultural College. Received April 18, 1906.

18346. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS. 18352. ERAGROSTIS BROWNEI.
18347. -ANDROPOGON INTERMEDIUS. 1835383. ERIOCHLOA PUNCTATA.

18348. ANTHISTIRIA CILIATA. 18354. IscCHAEMUM PECTINATUM.
18849. CHLoRIS DIVARICATA. 18355. PANICcUM DECOMPOSITUM.
18350. CHLORIS TRUNCATA. 18356. “PANICUM DIVARICATISSIMUM.

18851. CHRYSOPOGON PARVIFLORA. 1885'7. ANDROPOGON AUSTRALIS.

18358 to 18381.

From Hanatote, Ugo, Japan. Presented by Mr.S. Nakagawa, Riku-u Agricul-—
tural Experiment Station. Received April 12, 1906.
Seeds, as follows:
18358. Bracnypopium JAponicumM. 18871. Lorus CORNICULATUS JAPON- ;

18359. BrachypopiuM JAPONICUM. 1QURs
18360. Bromus UNIOLOIDES. 18372. MIsCANTHUS SINENSIS.
16564. “Gascth mmceomEs: 18373. PasPpALUM THUNBERGII.
18862. Corx LACRYMA-JOET. 18374. PENNISETUM JAPONICUM.
18363. DesmMopiIuM GARDNERI. 18875. CHAETOCHLOA GEAUGE:
18364. [KELeuSINE CORACANA. 18876. CH) Ea Erae ae
18365. ERAGROSTIS FERRUGINEA. 18377. CHAETOCHLON Wie
18366. ERiocHLoa vVILLosa. 18878. CHAETOCH TOM tins ;
18367. Hocus LANatus. GIGANTEA.
18368. INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA. 18379. SpopioPpOGON COTULIFER.
18369. LespeEDEZA BUERGERI. 18380. VICIA AMOENA LANATA,
18370. LespepezA sTRIATA. 18381. ViciA UNIJUGA.

18382. MacaDAMIA TERNIFOLIA. Queensland nut.

From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Prof. F. Manson Bailey.
Received April 18, 1906.

;
|
“The Queensland nut is well worthy of cultivation in Ceylon, not only as an i
ornamental or windbelt tree, but also for its dainty product. Thatit is suited to our
climate may be judged from the growth of the tree at Peradeniya, where, having |
been introduced in 1868, it is now 40 to 50 feet high, with a spreading habit. Itis |
indigenous to the northeastern parts of Australia, and is commonly known there as
the ‘Queensland nut.’ It has also been referred to as the ‘Australian hazelnut,’ |
while the late Baron von Mueller described it as ‘the nut tree of subtropical eastern —
Australia.’ The tree is at first of a rather slow-growing habit, but begins to bear |
fruit when 6 or 7 years old, increasing 1n fertility until it reaches the age of 15 years. ©
‘‘A writer in the Sydney Mail some time ago stated that the tree fruited freely from 4
the time it was 8 years old, bearing at the age of 13 1,200 nuts, with which every —
branch was laden. Mr. W. J. Allen, in the Agricultural Gazette of New South
Wales for October of last year, draws attention to the importance of growing the
Queensland nut for the market. ‘One farmer,’ he states, ‘has over an acre of these
nuts, which are doing well with him and which prove themselves very profitable,
finding ready sale for them at from 6d. to 7d. per pound. The nuts are retailed in
the Sydney iruit shops at ls. per pound, and are very well liked when they become ~
known. At present the supply in our own state can not be anything like equal to
the demand, and it seems to me that if these nuts were produced in quantities we ©
should be able to find a ready sale for large supplies in Great Britain and America.’
Mr. Allen describes the nut as ‘one of the best-flavored on the market,’ and he would —
recommend all those who have not tasted them to buy a few and try them. |

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18382—Continued.

‘The nuts are borne on spikes 4 to 7 inches long, each being of the size and shape
of large marbles, about three-fourths of an inch in diameter. These have an agree-
able flavor, which according to some tastes is richer than that of the hazelnut.
Their chief objection is, perhaps, their very hard shell, which requires extra strong
nutcrackers to break.

“The tree belongs to the order Proteaceae, to which belongs also the well-known
Grevillea or ‘Silky Oak.’ It is evergreen, with alow, branching habit; thrives
_ best in good damp soil, and _ is propagated by seed. The leaves are in whorls of 3
(ternate) or 4, as the name indicates, and the flowers are creamy white, in racemes
4 to 6 inches in length, and sweet-scented.’”’ (H. F. Macmillan, in Tropical Agricul-
twrist, Feb., 1906. )

18383 to 18387.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Prof.'Henry N. Ridley,
director, Botanical Gardens. Received April 17, 1906.

A collection of aroids, as follows:

18388. ALOCASIA INDICA. 18386. AMoRPHOPHALLUS SATIVUS.
18384. ATLOCASIA INDICA. 18387. AMoRPHOPHALLUS CAMPANU-
18385. XANTHOSOMA VIOLACEUM. eS
18388 and 18389. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Bassorah, Persian Gulf. Received through Mr. Herbert W. Poulter, April -
16, 1906.
18388.

Tappo Dari. ‘‘The best quality obtainable; is planted around Bagdad and
Amara. The word Tappo, specifying a better quality, is Turkish and repre-
sents the name of the branch of the court which looks after the collecting of
the taxes on the ground. It appears that the Dari coming from lands held
by the court was better looked after, and so a better quality obtained; hence
the name Tappo.’’ ( Poulter.)

18389.
Common Dari. Planted along the Euphrates River.

18390. CYPERUS ESCULENTUS. Chufa.

From Valencia, Spain. Received through Hon. Henry A. Johnson, United
States consul, April 19, 1906.

18391. MeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Logan, Mont. Received through Mr. Martin Jacoby, April 18, 1906.
Turkestan alfalia grown in 1905 from No. 9455.

18392. Vitis VINIFERA. Grape.
From Salonica, Turkey. Presented by Mr. J. Henry House. Received April 2,
1906.

Cuttings of the long finger grape Valandova; much prized for shipping to northern
countries from Salonica.

18393. ANTIDESMA BUNIUS.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, horticulturist of the Manila
Bureau of Agriculture. Receiyed April 18, 1906.

“Bignay of the Malays. A medium-sized, evergreen tree; highly ornamental in
or out of fruit. Fruit (edible) in racemes about the size and color of the large, red
Versailles currant.’’ (Lyon.)

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892 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. -

18394. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From Riga, Russia. Received through Mr. F. Lassman, April 20, 1906.

18395. CuUCURBITA MELANOSPERMA. Ecuador melon.
From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. 8. Ordonez M. Received April 21, 1906.
White-shelled variety. (For description see No. 18328.)

18396. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.
From Ispahan, Persia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 2, 1906.

‘“No, 34. A clover-like plant grown as a forage crop about Ispahan and known as
Guerqueruh. It is said to be an annual and seems to be used as a winter cover for
land, the same as crimson clover in the United States. The plants are quite green
in January after numerous frosts.’’ ( Benton.)

18397. CuUcURBITA PEPO. Pumpkin.
From Shiraz, Persia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 2, 1906.

‘No. 35. A small, long, salmon-colored squash; enlarged at blossom end. The
natives praise the quality, but as prepared for me it was watery and of poor flavor.”’
( Benton.)

18398. CuCURBITA MAXIMA. Squash.
From Shiraz, Persia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 2, 1906.

‘No. 36. A medium-sized, oval, slate-colored, hard-skinned squash of indifferent
quality on sale in the markets of Shiraz, in February, where seed was taken from a
freshly cut specimen. Might be useful for stock. The region about Shiraz is dry
and depends upon irrigation; elevation about 5,000 feet.’’ (Benton. )

18399. IF RAXINUS ORNUS. Ash.
From Nizamabad, central Persia. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April
2, 1906.

‘*No. 37. Seeds taken from a cultivated ornamental: tree growing near a pool of
water at Nizamabad.”’ ( Benton.)

18400. Carica PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Karachi, province of Sind, India. Received through Mr. Frank Benton,
April 16, 1906.

‘“No. 39. Seed of a tree 20 to 30 feet tall, with large leaves, bearing fruits the size
of a small muskmelon, greenish yellow outside when ripe; orange-yellow within.
Grows commonly in the warmer parts of India.’’ ( Benton.)

18401. Brassica RAPA. Turnip.
From Quetta, Baluchistan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 16,
1906

‘“(No. 45.) The roots, which grow to considerable size, are flatin form and are
bright crimson outside. The flesh is white, firm,and of a good quality.’’ ( Benton.)
18402. IPoMOFA BATATAS. Sweet potato.

From Quetta, Baluchistan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 16, 1906.

‘*(No. 46.) Largesweet potatoes; red outside and quite sweet. Purchased in the
market at Quetta and probably grown in the lowlands of the Indus.’”’ ( Benton.)

106 .

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 83

J

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18403 to 18407.
From Quetta, Baluchistan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 16, 1906.
Seeds, as follows:

18403. Daucus carota. Carrot.
(No. 47.)
18404. Pinus GERARDIANA. Pine.
(No. 48.)
18405. CucuRBITA MAXIMA. Squash.
(No. 49.)
18406. CucuRBITA MAXIMA. Squash.
(No. 50.)
18407. VirIs VINIFERA. Grape.
(No. 51.)
18408. SECHIUM EDULE. ' Chayote. —

From Mayaguez, P.R. Received through the Agricuitural Experiment Station,
April 26, 1906.

Fruits of a variety of chayote which is covered with spines.

18409 and 18410. SaccHARUM OFFICINARUM. Sugar cane.

From Bridgetown, Barbados. Presented by Hon. Sir Daniel Morris, K.C. M.G.,
Commissioner of Agriculture for the British West Indies. Received April 23,

1906.
18409. Collynns seedling. 18410. Sealy seedling.
18411. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Roswell, N. Mex. Received through Mr. G. 8. Nutter, April 19, 1906.

African sumac cane.

18412. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. f Red clover.
From Baltimore, Md. Received through W. G. Scarlett & Co., April 23, 1906.

Austrian.

18413 to 18421.
From New York, N. Y. Received through Henry Nungesser & Co., April 23,

1906.
A collection of seeds, as follows:

18413. AGROSTIS CANINA. Rhode Island bent-grass.
18414. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS. Meadow foxtail.
18415. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS. Tall meadow oat-grass.
18416. Bromus ERECTUS.

18417. Festuca ELATIOR. Tall fescue.
18418. MepicaGco sativa. Alfalfa.

Provence.

18419. Poa comprREssa. Canada bluegrass.
18420. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM. Crimson clover.
18421. TrRIFoLIUM MEDIUM. Mammoth clover.

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84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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18422. ‘Vicra VILLOsA. Hairy vetch.
From New York, N. Y. Received through Henry Nungesser & Co., April 23,

1906.

18423. KEcHINACEA HELIANTHI.

From Riverton, N. J. Received through Henry A. Dreer (Incorporated),
Philadelphia, Pa., April 23, 1906.

Plants obtained for hybridizing experiments.

18424. CANNA sp. Canna.

From Guam. Presented by Mr, H. L. W. Costenoble, superintendent of the —
Guam Agricultural Experiment Batiair “Received April 28, 1906,

‘‘Seed of the native Guam canna, which grows to a height of 8 feet and produces
blossoms uninterruptedly.’’ ( Costenoble. )

18425. MepicaGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Marblehead, Mass. Received through J. J. H. Gregory & Son, April 23,
L906.

Turkestan.

18426 and 18427.

From Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns, of the
Agricultural College and Station. Received April 25, 1906. .

18426. Zea Mays. Corn.
Flint corn from Budapest.

18427. (Undetermined.) ‘*Tree pea.”

18428. PAssIrLORA sp.
From Tecalitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. Presented by Mr. C. V. Mead. Received
April 20, 1906. *
18429 to 18458.
From Shanghai, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, April 28, 1906.

A miscellaneous collection of plants and seeds, the seeds being indicated by the
letter ‘‘a’’ following the numbers, as follows:

18429. Juncus sp. Rush.

From Soochow. ‘‘ (No. 521.) A variety of matting rush collected near
Soochow. They must be grown in muddy soil with 2 to 3 inches of standing.

water.”’ ( Meyer.)

18430. Juncus gp. Rush.
From Soochow. ‘‘ (No. 52: 3.) The rush from which pith wicks for the

Chinese oil lamps are made.’’ ( Meyer.)

18431. (Undetermined. ) . ‘‘ Kaba.”

From Soochow. ‘‘(No. 525.) A new vegetable, said to be very delicious;
must be grown in muddy soil with 3 to 4 inches of water.’’ (Meyer. )

18432. GyYMNOULADUS CHINENSIS.

From Hanchau. ‘‘ (No.°202a.) A tall-growing tree with naked branches,
bearing heavy pods, which are used by the Chinese as a substitute for soap.
Chinese name Soa Ache. The tree may be of use as an ornamental tree in the
Southern States.’? ( Meyer.)

18433. GYMNOCLADUS CHINENSIS.

From Hanchau. ‘‘(No. 203a.) A small-podded soap tree; otherwise the
same description applies to it as to No. 18432.”’ ( Meyer.)

106

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 85

18429 to 18458—Continued.
18484. ViIcIA FABA. Broad bean.

From Shanghai. ‘(No. 204a.) A variety of broad bean grown as a winter
crop on rice fields.’? ( Meyer.)

18435. CorcHoRus CAPsULARIS. Jute.
From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 210a.) Seeds of the so-called Mo-bi fiber.’’ (Meyer. )
18436. Sapinpus UTILIS. Soapberry.

From near Hanchau. (No. 211a.)
18487. RaAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Hanchau, ‘‘(No. 212a.) A small variety of red radish with round,
elongated form. Seeds were obtained through Mr. F. D. Cloud, acting con-
sul at Hanchau.”’ , ( Meyer.)

18438. AsTRAGALUS sp.
From Shanghai. (No. 2138a.)
184389. CITRUS MEDICA. Lemon.

From Hanchau. ‘‘(No. 214a.) A large Chinese lemon, or possibly wild
pomelo. A citrus fruit which serves the purpose here of our lemon. The
fruit is very large, 4 inches long by 25 to 3 inches wide; has loose skin which
is full of a particularly pungent oil. The trees come true to seed and grow
tall; branches are rather bare and full of large spines; can stand severe frosts
and heavy snowfalls and may be of use as a stock plant for the northern limit
of our citrus belt.”’ ( Meyer.)

18440. Crrrus DECUMANA. Pomelo.
From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 215a.) Seeds of a large, loose-skinned, loosely
segmented pomelo, which is eaten here like the orange and is not bitter at
all. <A fruit well worth introducing.”’ ( Meyer.)
18441. Brassica sp.
From Tang-hse near Hanchau, Che-kiang Province. ‘‘(No. 216a.) The

plant producing these seeds, out of which a good edible oil is made, is only
grown as a winter crop on rice fields, and the crop is ripe before the rice needs
the space. The young tops of the plant are eaten boiled as a vegetable.”’
(Meyer. )

18442. Brassica spp.

From Shanghai. (No. 217a.) Apparently a mixture of at least two varie-
ties of Brassica.

18448. PaNiIcUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From Shanghai. (No. 218a.)

18444. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS. Bean.
From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 236a.) A small, reddish bean used as food. Chinese

name Mu tsa.’’ ( Meyer.)

18445. PERILLA OCYMOIDEs. Perilla.
From Shanghai. (No. 237a.)

18446. NELUMBO NUCIFERA ALBA. White lotus.

From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 238a.) The seeds are highly esteemed by the
Chinese as delicatessen. They boil them and roll them in powdered sugar,
and they taste fine. Our confectioners might try to make the public acquainted
with them.” (Meyer. )

18447. NELUMBO NUCIFERA ROSEA. Red lotus.
From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 239a.) Much cheaper than the white variety; other-

wise the same description applies to it.’’ (Meyer. ) :

18448. Do.icHos LABLAB. ~ Hyacinth bean.

From Shanghai. (No. 244a.)
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18429 to 18458—Continued.

18449. RapuHANuws SATIVUS.
From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 245a.) Séed of a white variety.’’ ( Meyer.)
18450. ABUTILON AVICENNAE. China jute.

From Shanghai. ‘‘(No, 246a.) Seed of a fiber-producing plant called
pa-mu.”’ (Meyer. )

18451. CaNNaBis SATIVA. ; Hemp.
From Shanghai. (No. 247a.)

18452. Brassica sp.
From Shanghai. . (No. 248a.)

18453. CorcHorus sp.

From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 249a.) Seed of a fiber-producing plant called
‘Ching-mu-tse.” The fiber is used in weaving rush mats.’’ ( Meyer.)

18454. HorpdeuM VULGARE. Barley.
From Shanghai. (No. 250a.)

18455. Pisum sativum. Pea.
From Shanghai. (No. 25la.)

18456. (Undetermined. )
From Shanghai. (No. 252a.) A mixture of vetches and peas.

18457. TriricuM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Tan-yang. (No. 253a.)

18458. HorpEUM VULGARE NUDUM. | Barley.

From Tan-yang. ‘‘(No. 254a.) Seed of a hull-less barley obtained at Tan-
yang near Chinkiang, south of the Yangtze River.’’ ( Meyer.)

18459 and 18460. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From West Branch, Mich. Received through Mr. Edward E. Evans, May 2, 1906.
18459. Green. 18460. Larly black.

18461. TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, a agnosie and
botanist of the Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received April 30, 1906.

‘‘Limoru clover seed from British East Africa, where it grows at an altitude of about
6,000 to 7,000 feet; it also appears to grow well when planted in a dry country.”
( Davy.)

18462. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Cartagena, Colombia. Presented by Mr. Wm. R. Maxon, of San Jose,
Costa Rica. “Received April 28, 1906.

Seed of the native Cartagena muskmelon.

18463. ANDROPOGON CYMBARIUS.

From Central Madagascar. Presented by M. Derlandlee, of the Madagascar
Department of Agriculture, Tananarivo. Received April 27, 1906.

‘A good forage plant when young, and the best known of the central Madagascar
species. Known by the natives as Verotsanjy.’’ (Derlandlee. )

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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906, 87

18464 to 18467. ASPARAGUS spp. Asparagus.

From Palermo, Sicily. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Borzi, of the Royal Botanical
Gardens. Received May 2, 1906.

Asparagus roots and seeds, as follows:
18464. ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS. 18466. ASPARAGUS MEDEOLOIDES.
(Roots. ) (Seeds. )
18465. ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS. 18467. ASPARAGUS MEDEOLOIDES.
(Seeds. ) (Roots. )

18468. CITRUS TOROSA.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. William 8. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau
of Agriculture. Received May 2, 1906.

18469. L&VISTICUM OFFICINALE. Lovage.
From Holland, Mich. Received through Mr. William Kremers, May 3, 1906.

Plants advertised by the Greening Nursery Company, of Monroe, Mich., as the
“Silver King Hardy Celery.’’ Obtained for determination.

18470. MerpicacGo MEDIA. Sand lucern.
From Milwaukee, Wis. Received through the Wernich Seed Company, May 3,

1906
18471. HumuLus LUPULUs. : Hop.
From Stevens Point, Wis. Received through Mr. A. N. Mueller, April 28, 1906.
Bohemian.

- 18472 and 18473. ViIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From Augusta, Ga. Received through the N. L. Willet Seed Company, May
4, 1906.

18472. Black-eye. 18473. Unknown.

18474. HaARPEPHYLLUM CAFFRUM. Kafir plum.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Mr. C. P. Lounsbury, of the
: Department of Agriculture. Received May 10, 1906.
Seed collected in the Eastern Province of Cape Colony. (For description see No.
9616. )

18475. ABROMA AUGUSTA. Anabo.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau of
Agriculture. Received May 11, 1906.

‘*A perennial shrub producing the Anabo bast fiber.’’ (Lyon. )

7

18476. SAPINDUS UTILIS. Soapberry.

From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Mr. James Johnston, United States
consul, April 30, 1906.

‘fA native of South China, cultivated in Algeria, where it comes into bearing in eight
or ten years. The tree prefers dry, rocky soil, and has been known to yield $10 to
$20 worth of berries every year. These contain 38 per cent saponin, an alkaline prin-
ciple which makes them useful for cleaning purposes. In eastern countries the fruit
was much used before the introduction of soap and is still preferred for washing the
hair and cleansing delicate fabrics like silk.” (Barclay.)

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18477. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From New York, N. Y. Received through J. M. Thorburn & Co., May 2, 1906.
White French.

18478. ASPARAGUS SCABER.

From Frescati, near Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Prof. Veit Wittrock.
Received May 1, 1906.

Seeds obtained for hybridizing work conducted by Mr. G. W. Oliver, of this
Department.

18479. (rARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Doctor Treub, director of the Botanical
Gardens. Received May 5, 1906.

18480 to 18498.

From Fiirstenalps, near Khur, Switzerland. Presented by Dr. F. G. Stebler,
director of the Seed Control Station, Zurich. Received May 4, 1906.

A collection of hardy grass and forage plant seeds raised in Doctor Stebler’s alpine
garjen inthe Fiirstenalps, near Khur, at an altitude of 5,700feet. ‘‘These are all hard
strains which have been raised for some years in this garden and thoroughly accli-
mated to a short, cold growing season. That these forms are extremely hardy
has been frequently proved by planting commercial seed of the same kind in these
gardens, where it is invariably killed out for the most part during the first season.”
(Stebler. )

18480. PorTeRIUM DODECANDRUM. 18490. Festuca PUMILA.

18481. Fesrvuca VIOLACcEa. 18491. Bromus INERMIS.

18482. Poa ALPINA. 18492. Dacry.Lis GLOMERATA.

18483. Festuca HALLERI. 18493. OxyTROPIS CAMPESTRIS.

18484. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS. 18494. PHACA FRIGIDA.

18485. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS. 18495. OxyTrRopis CAMPESTRIS.
18486. PHLEUM MICHELI. 18496. HerpysaruM oBscuRUM.

18487. Festuca PRATENSIS. 18497. TriroLIUM CAFSPITOSUM.
18488. PoveRIUM OFFICINALE. 18498. TriFoLIUM ALPINUM.

18489. LiGusTiCcUM MUTELLINA.

18499. PINUS EDULIS. ' Nut pine.
From New Mexico. Received through Mr. H. B. Beck, Austin, Tex., May 1,
1906. |

For exchange.

18500. CEREUS sp.
From Brownsville, Tex. Received through Mr. O. W. Barrett, May 4, 1906. |

18501 to 18504. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Curacao, Dutch West Indies. Presented by Mr. I. Wesleyn, Superintend-
ent of Agriculture. Received May 8, 1906.

18501. Doerah. 18503. Santa Martha.
18502. Kabees largoe. 18504. Common type.
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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 89

18505. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. - Korean millet.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company,
May 7, 1906.
Paytupsal.
18506. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM. Fenugreek.

From Kohat, Northwest Frontier Province, India. Received through Mr. Frank
Benton (No. 70), April 30, 1906.

18507. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Lahore, India. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, April 30, 1906.

““(No. 76.) Seed froma freshly cut melon purchased in the market at Lahore,
India, in March, 1906. Melon small, round; yellow, with green marking; netted.
Had a strong but rather fragrant odor, which is difficult to indicate, but reminded

one of musk.”’ (Benton. )

18508. ACACIA FARNESIANA. Popinac.

From Kohat, Northwest Province, India. Received through Mr. Frank Benton
- (No. 73), April 30, 1906.
(See No. 3349, Inventory No. 7, and No. 3528, Inventory No. 8.)

18509. ALBIZZIA LEBBEK. Siris tree.

From Dera Ismail, Northwest Province, India. Received through Mr. Frank
Benton (No. 74), April 30, 1906.

18510 and 18511. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From \Riga, Russia. Received through Mr. Heinrich Goegginger, May 9, 1906.
18510. Ufa. 18511. Jeletz.

18512 to 18517. ELmustNnE CORACANA. Ragi.

From Bangalore, South India. Presented by F. Fletcher, esq., Deputy Director
of Agriculture, Bombay Presidency. Received April 27, 1906.

A collection of ragi:

18512. Konanakombina. 18515. Gidda.
18513. Janumuddina. 18516. Sannakari.
18514. Balepatte. 18517. Gundutanekari.
18518. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Manchuria. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Company, May 9,
1906.

‘“‘Kaulien sorghum of Manchuria, which forms the staple produce of that country
and which has been made famous in the last year. It grows 8 to 10 feet high; the

stalks and grain were indispensable for all concerned.’’ ( Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. )
18519 to 18522. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Richmond, Va. Received through T. W. Wood & Sons, May 9, 1906.
18519. Clay. 18521. Whippoorwiil.
18520. Red Ripper. 18522. New Era.

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90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18523 and 18524. ARACHIS HYPOGARFA. Peanut.

From Chepauk, Madras Presidency, South India. Presented by Mr. ©. A.
Barber, government botanist. Received May 9, 1906.

18523. Country groundnut. (C. A. B. No. 3153.)
18524. Local Mauritius groundnut. (C. A. B. No. 3154.)

18525 to 18529. MuSA SAPIENTUM. Banana.

From Manila; P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau of
Agriculture. Received May 11, 1906.

18525. Saba. 18528. Matabia.
18526. Butuhan. 18529. Latundan.
18527. Lacatan.

18530. RapHIDOPHORA MERRILLII.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau of
Agriculture. Received May 11, 1906.

18531 to 18534. Zea mays. ‘ Corn.
From Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns.- Received
May 10, 1906.
Four varieties of dent corn.
18531. Maiz blanco (white corn). 18533. Temporal.
18532. Jaraleno. 18534. Ll Coahuileno.

18535. ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS. Yang taw.

From Kuling, Kiukiang, Kiang-si, China. Presented by Rev. Hugh W. White:
Received May 15, 1905. (See 8S. P. I. No. 11629, Inventory No. 11.)

“The plant grows wild here, and is not known in the United States; indeed, I
have seen it nowhere else in China. We find it a delicious ‘fruit with excellent
medicinal effect on the digestion. The place is about the latitude of Galveston, but
it ison a mountain 3,500 feet high and has a climate not unlike Virginia or North
Carolina. In winter there is an abundance of snow and ice. The subsoil is a poor,
stony, red soil, but is covered with a few inches of black wood earth. There is much
rainfall. The plant grows like a grape, and the fruit is single, between the size of a
hickory nut and a walnut, with a russet-looking green skin and a consistency much
like the green fig. If it can be cultivated it will make a valuable fruit.” (White. )

18536 and 18537. CHENOPODIUM QUINOA. Quinoa.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Arthur L. Jackson, of the Andes
Trading Company. Received May 19, 1906.

18536.
Canana. A dark-seeded variety of poor quality.
18537.
‘ommon. A white-seeded variety most commonly grown.

‘*T find that there are three kinds of quinoa commonly grown here, though one is
rather rare and hard to get. I am sending you samples of two varieties in this mail.
The third variety is the Quinoa Real (or Royal Quinoa), which is a much taller
plant. Quinoa here is principally used by the Indians. They make various kinds

of foods and a drink out of it. The latter is called Chicha and when fermented is.

quite intoxicating. Chicha is also made out of other ingredients, such as peanuts.
(Quinoa is also much used as rice is used in soups, and the Indians make a dish out
of it which looks like a sort of watery mush or hominy, which is not bad to eat.
They also grind it up on a stone and make a kind of Indian bread, like coarse Gra-

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18536 and 18537—Continued.

ham bread, which is good and much more nutritious, or so they claim, than corn or

meal bread. I have been told that quinoa does not grow well at a less altitude than
about 8,000 feet.”’ (Jackson. )

-18538. LiLium LONGIFLORUM EXIMIUM. Easter lily.

From Washington, D. C. Numbered May 23, 1906.
Plants grown from seed propagated in the Department greenhouse.

18539. CARISSA ARDUINA. Amatungulu.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by the Corporation of the City of
Cape Town Public Gardens. Received May 21, 1906.

(See No. 9612, Inventory No. 10; and Nos. 13239 and 13967, Inventory No. 11.)

18540 to 18542. HorprEvm spp. Barley.

_ From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Dr. N. H. Nilsson, of the Swedish
Seed Breeding Institute, May 24, 1906.

-Pedigreed brewing barleys produced by selection and each variety said to be 100
per cent pure seed. (See Nos. 10583, 10585, and 10586, Inventory No. 11, for descrip-

tion. )
18540. HorbdrEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.
Hannchen.
18541. HorpDrEuM DISTICHUM ERECTUM.
Primus.
18542. HorDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.
Prinsess.
18543 to 18545. SoLANUM MELONGENA. Eggplant.

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. George P. Foaden, of the Khedivial
Agricultural Society. Received May 26, 1906.

18543. <A BLACK-FRUITED VARIETY.
18544. A WHITE-FRUITED VARIETY.
18545. A ROUND, VIOLET-FRUITED VARIETY.

18546 to 18548.
From Toledo, Ohio. Received through 8. W. Flower & Co., May 26, 1906.

18546. TrIFOLIUM PRATENSE. ‘ Red clover.
Mammoth.
18547. TRiroLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike.
18548. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
18549. ACACIA sp. Acacia.

From Jammu, Kashmir. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, May 29, 1906.

“‘An Acacia which grows wild on very poor, dry, and stony soil in southern Kash-
mir. It is used asa hedge plant. Single specimens standing alone sometimes attain
a diameter of 2 feet at base of trunk and 30 to 40 feet in height. Covered in April
with a profusion of ornamental white, tassel- like blossoms, which are cutie freely
visited by bees and yield a fine quality of honey.’’ (Benton. )

18550. Cirrus AUSTRALASICA. Finger lime.

From Wellington Point, near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by
Mr. James Pink. Received May 29, 1906.

(See No. 14993, Inventory No. 11.)
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18551 to 18556. ‘TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Oakland, Nebr. Grown on the ranch of Mr. John P. Young from seed
planted in 1905 and resown at same-place in the spring of 1906.

A collection of red clover seed used in the plant life history experiments being
conducted by Mr. C. J. Brand, of this Department.

18551. Missouri seed. (No. 6.)
18552. Commercial seed. (No. 9.) ,
18553. Nebraska seed. (No. 11.)
18554. Courland ( Russia) seed.
18555. Wisconsin seed. (No. 19.)
18556. Pennsylvania seed. (No. 21.)

18557 to 18560.

From Bangalore, South India.
of Agriculture, Bombay Presidency.

18557. Dodda.
18558. Madayangiri.

18561 to 18626.

From China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, at the Plant Introduction

Garden, Chico, Cal., May 18, 1906,

Seeds and cuttings of Chinese plants, the seeds being indicated by the letter ‘‘a”’

following the numbers, as follows:

18561. Morus apa.

From Tang-hsi. (No. 140.)
18562. Morus apa.

From Shanghai. (No. 514.)
18563. Morus acsa.

From Tang-hsi. (No. 520.)
18564. PirrosporUM TOBIRA.

From Shanghai. (No. 200a.,)
18565. ZizypuHus sativa.

From Peking. (No. 201a. )
18566. Evonymus JAponicus.

From Hankow. (No. 141.)
18567. Evonymus sp.

From Tang-hsi. (No. 142.)

18568. ELAEAGNUS sp.
From Hankow. (No. 143.)
18569. ALTINGIA CHINENSIS.
From Hankow. (No. 145.)
18574. Hrsiscus syRIAcvs.
(No. 505. )
HIBIscus SYRIACUS.
(No. 192a.)

From Hankow.
18575.
From Hankow.

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Seeds.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

(No. 18.) ,

ELEUSINE CORACANA.

Presented by Mr. F. Fletcher, Deputy Director
Received May 31, 1906.

18559.
18560. Hasarukambi.

.
os

Red clover

ao

Ragi.

Majjige.

Mulberry. — r
Mulberry.

_ Mulberry.

J ujube.

18570. SmILax sp.
From Tang-hsi. (No. 146.)
18571. (Undetermined.)
From Tang-hsi. (No. 147.)
18572. DAPHNE sp.
(No: 148.) _
18573. CHIMONANTHUS FRAGRANS.
From Hankow. (No. 503.) —

Rose of Sharon.

Rose of Sharon.

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18561 to 18626—Continued.

18576. Rosa ruGosa. Rose. |
From Shanghai. (No. 506.)
18577. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS. Chinese juniper.
From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 166a.)
18578. AcER MONO. Maple. if

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. (No. 169a.) Seeds sent under
No. 67a, S. P. I. No. 17898.

18579. GULEDITSIA sp.
From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. (No. 174a.)
18580. Hrsiscus MANIHOT.

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 180a.) A perennial Althaea or a Hibiscus with very
large, bright yellow flowers. Brought from southern China to Peking by
Dr. N.S. Hopkins, from whose son I obtained the seeds.”’ (Meyer. )

18581. lLycium sp. Matrimony vine.

From Palitswang. ‘‘(No. 182a.) A matrimony vine which is trained on one
stem, with small branches drooping down like a weeping tree. Cuttings sent
under No. 86, 8. P. I. No. 18271.’’ ( Meyer.)

18582. RHAMNUS sp.
From Tchang-ping-tcho. (No. 184a. )

18583. ViIBURNUM ODORATISSIMUM.
From Shanghai. (No. 19a.)

18584. AcTINIDIA CHINENSIS. Yangtaw.
From Hankow. ‘‘(No. 194a.) Obtained from Mr. F. J. Brown, of Han-

From Shanghai. (No. 513.)

kow, who received the seeds from Ichang. Mr. Brown says it is a vine bear-
ing nice edible fruits, something like large gooseberries, with rough skin.”’
(Meyer. ) |
18585. Prunus sp. Plum. f
From Tang-hsi. (No. 144.) |
18586. Prunus sp. Plum. |
From Shanghai. (No. 509. ) |
18587. Prunus sp. ; Cherry.
From Tang-hsi. (No. 519.)
18588. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
‘ From Shanghai. (No. 501.)
18589. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
“From Shanghai, (No.502.) ~ |
18590. AmyGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
From Shanghai. (No. 508. )
18591. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
From Shanghai. (No. 510.)
18592. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. |
From Shanghai. (No. 511.) |
18593. AmyGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
From Shanghai. (No. 512.) |
18594. AMyYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. |
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18561 to 18626—Continued.
18595. AmyYGDALUS DAVIDIANA (?).
From Tientsin. (No. 168a.)
18596. Dtospyros KAKI. Persimmon.

From Shanghai. ‘‘(Nos. 504 and 516.) Said to be a seedless persimmon ‘
of medium size.’’ (Meyer. )

18597. Drospyros KAKI. Persimmon.

From Tang-hsi. ‘‘(No. 517.) Said to be a large, seedless persimmon of
very sweet taste.’’ (Meyer. )

18598. Drtospyros sp. Persimmon.

From Tang-hsi. ‘‘(No. 518.) A persimmon growing wild in different -
places and used as a stock for the larger seedless ones. Is an entirely
different species from the one used in northern China; has a smooth, white
bark.’’ ( Meyer.)

18599. Dtospyros sp. Persimmon.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 16la.) Seed of the wild persimmon used as stock
for the large seedless varieties, and the fruits, too, are used in a semidried
state, being a poor people’s fruit.’”’ (Meyer. )

18600. Matus MALuvs. Apple.

From Shanghai. (No. 507.)

18601. CyponIA JAPONICA. Japanese quince.
From Peking. (No. 173a.)
18602. Vitis sp. Grape.

From Hankow. ‘“(No. 515.) A purple grape, bearing medium-sized
bunches; said to have been introduced by the station missionaries. If so, it
might. be a fine grape for the South Atlantic States, as the climate in Hankow
is very similar to that of the Southern States. ( Meyer.)

18608. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 162a.) A very large, paper-shell walnut, the larg-
est one to be had. Owner was not willing to show the tree, so could not
obtain scions. (Meyer. )

18604. JUGLANS REGIA. Persian walnut.

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 163a.) A sample of large, well-formed nuts, of
which scions were sent under No. 48, 8. P. I. No. 17747.” (Meyer. )

18605. PIsTACcIA CHINENSIS. Pistache.

From Wei-tsan Mountains near Peking. (No.170a.) The same as No. 63a,
S. P. L. No. 19391.

18606. Brassica PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.
From Hankow. (No. 193a. )
18607. SrsamuM INDICUM. Sesame.

From Shanghai. (No. 189a.) Black.
18608. Mepicaco sp.
From Peking. (No. 183a.)
18609. (Undetermined. )
From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 181a.)
18610. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 153a) A white-grained variety of sorghum
grown on rather alkaline land.’’ (Meyer. ) 2

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18561 to 18626-— Continued.
18611. ANDROPOGON’ SORGHUM. ° Sorghum.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 154a.) A light brown colored variety of sor- {
ghum grown on rather alkaline land.”’ ( Meyer.)

From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 157a.) An upland rice growing on rather moist
land.” (Meyer. ) ‘

18612. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 155a.) A dark brown colored variety of sor-

ghum grown on rather alkaline land.”’ ( Meyer.)
|
18613. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum. {

From Peking. ‘‘(No. 172a.) White seeded. Given to me by Mr. J. T. |
Headlands, of the Methodist Mission, Peking. This is the drooping variety
used to make brooms from.’’ ( Meyer.) i
18614. ANpROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum. |

From Peking. (No. 172a.) Brown seeded. (For description see No. 18613.) |
18615. Oryza sativa. Rice.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 156a.) An upland rice grown sparsely around |
here; seems to succeed on rather alkaline land. Should be hardy as far as }
New York or in Illinois. Probably the same as No. 40a (S. P. I. No. 17915),
but is from a different locality.’’ (Jeyer.)

18616. Oryza sativa. — Rice. |
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18617. ViGNa UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘‘(No. 158a.) A brown and white spotted bean.”’
( Meyer.) -
18618. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. |
From Shanghai. (No. 187a.) |

18619. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Shanghai. ‘‘(No. 188a.) A very large variety of yellow soy bean.”
( Meyer. )

18620. PaANnicuM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 159a.)

18621. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.
From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 160a.)

18622. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.
From Shan-hai-kwan. (No. 165a.)

18623. Gossypium sp. Cotton.

From Chang-li. (No. 164a.)

18624. SapiumM SEBIFERUM. Tallow tree.
From Shanghai. (No. 190a.)

18625. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. ; Sorghum.
From Kung-ki-tschang. (No. 17la.) Red seeded.

18626. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum
From Kung-ki-tschang. (No. 17la.) White seeded.

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18627 and 18628. Mepricaco saTtva. Alfalfa.

From Bassorah, Arabia. Received from Mr. Herbert W. Poulter, through Mr. ‘
David Fairchild, June 12, 1906.

‘Arabian alfalfa or Jet:
18627. Seed from irrigated plants.
18628. Seed from unirrigated plants.

18629. Merpicaco sativa. Alfalfa.
From Buffalo, N. Y. Received through the Harvey Seed Company, June 13,
1906. ;

Canadian grown alfalfa.

18630. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Morocco. Received through MecCaig, Gilchrist & Co., Glasgow, Scot-
land, ies 28, 1906.

Tafilalt. ‘*Groves of this date occur in the oases of the region of Tafilalt, and this
is arundel! to be the largest variety grown there. It is in any case that variety
which is most largely exported from Morocco, especially to the English market.”

( Fairchild. )

18631. [romMonA BATATAS. ; Sweet potato.

From Paoli, Ind. Presented by Braxtan Brothers. Received June 1, 1906.

This variety is of a peculiar and unusual shape, resembling a muskmelon. ‘‘ Raised
from a sweet potato plant and bought by us in a lot of sweet potatoes last December
and kept since lying around the store with no care whatever as to its preservation,
while our sweet potatoes rotted right along.’’ ( Braxtan.)

18632. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp.

From Shinmintong District, Manchuria. Received through the Yokohama
Nursery Company, Yokohama, Japan, May 29, 1906.

‘“Manchurian hemp seeds produced in the district of Shinmintong, some 200 miles
southwest of Kirin Province.”’ ( Yokohama Nursery Company.)

18633. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Turks Island, West Indies. Presented by Mr. J. A. Howells, United States
consul. Received June 4, 1906. * s

‘* Guinea corn, the principal crop on this island for grain and fodder.”’ (Howells. )

18634. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Chiapas, southern Mexico. Presented by Mr. Lawrence Harmon, of Chi-
cago, Ill. Received April 26, 1906. Additional roots were received June 14,
1906. :

Roots of a semiwild yautia found growing wild in Chiapas; said to ie eaten by
the natives, but not cultivated by them.

“These were shipped from the city of San Juan Bautista, Tabasco, Mexico, and it
is supposed that they were brought into that city by the peons, who gathered them
in that immediate vicinity. It is further understood that there is no systematic
attempt inade to cultivate them, and that they practically grow wild under varying
circumstances, which might in some measure account for variations found in them.”
( Harmon. )

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18635. Pisracta cABULICA (¢).

DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. — oie

From Chaman, British India. Presented by Lieut. W. L. Maxwell, One Hun-
dred and Twenty-Seventh Baluchistan Light Infantry. Received June 4, 1906.

‘““These wild nuts are much eaten by the Pathans around here. With regard to
planting ‘them, the following information may be useful: The Pathans say that a
new tree only grows where one oi the hill partridges eats a nut and passes it through
in its excreta on to suitable ground. I asked the forest officer in Quetta if there could
be any truth in this extraordinary statement. He told me that he had several trees
growing in the Quetta plantations, and that all had been grown from seed so treated.
The reason presumably is that the oil, in which these nuts are very rich, must first
pe extracted from the seeds. I heard from a cultivator here that if the seeds were
well rubbed between the hands until all the oil was extracted, satisfactory results
were obtained from planting them. The seeds ripen in August.’’? (Maxwell. )

18636. PISTACIA VERA. Pistache.

From Viernyi, Semiryetchensk Province, Turkestan. Presented by Mr. E. Val-
neff, through Mr. E. A. Bessey, of the Subtropical Labratory, Miami, Fla.
Received June 4, 1906.

“«Pistache seeds from north Persia, the best that we know.’’ ( Valneff-)

18637. PISTACIA INTEGERRIMA. Zebra wood.

From Khost, India. Presented by Mr. Philip Parker, of the Indian Irrigation
Service, through Mr. J. 8S. Davis, executive engineer, Bannu, Kuram Valley
Irrigation Pr oject. Received June 4, 1906.

‘This is the famous zebra wood of Kakra, India, which grows to bea large tree 40
feet or more high; with a trunk in diameter from 23 to 3 feet, or even as much as
4% feet. It grows on the warm slopes of the Himalaya Mountains in northern India,
usually at an altitude of from 1,200 to 8,000 feet. The wood is very hard and close
grained, brown in color, and beautifully mottled with yellow and dark veins, whence
the name ‘zebra wood.’

‘‘Stewart and Brandis, in their ‘Forest Flora of Northwest and Central India,’ say:
‘The heartwood of mature trees is the best and most handsome wood of the north-
west Himalaya for carving, furniture, and all kinds of ornamental work.’

‘** According to Mr. Bolton, settlement officer at Dehra Ishmail Kahn, this species
is difficult to cultivate, ‘as it is necessary for the seed to pass through the intestines of
a bird before it can germinate.’

‘“Mr. Parker writes as follows: ‘I gave one seed toa bird (fowl) that was to be
killed the next day and told my cook to give me the seed when drawing the bird.
I have just noticed that the seed, after being put in water, has begun to germinate,
so evidently the Indian fowl is good enough.’

‘*This species is very little known, but it is of some promise as an ornamental and

- even perhaps as a timber tree in some parts of the southwest.’’ (Swingle. )

18638. AGAVE RIGIDA SISALANA. Sisal.

From Paramaribo, Surinam. Presented by Dr. C. J. J. Van Hall, Director of
Agriculture for the Dutch West Indies. Received at the Porto Rico Agricultural
Experiment Station, Mayaguez, P. R., in May, 1906.

‘‘Parent plants are believed to be direct descendants of plants in the Trinidad

Botanical Gardens which were brought trom Yucatan, Mexico.’’ (Barreit. )
18639 and 18640. ONoBRYCHIS ONOBRYCHIS. Sainfoin.
-From. Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., June 4, 1904.
18639. Double. 18640. Common.

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18641 to 18651. CyYAMopsIS TETRAGONOLOBA. Guar.

From Surat, India. Presented by Mr. F. Fletcher, Deputy Director of Agricul-
ture, Bombay Presidency. Received June 4, 1906.
Nadiad varieties:
18641.

Sotia. The seed of this variety is principally used as cattle food. It is also
sown in beds of ginger, turmeric, ete., to serve as shade plants to young shoots.
18642.

Wakardia. The pods of this variety are used as a green vegetable.

18643. ;
Telia. This is also sown for vegetable purposes, but it is considered superior
to Wakardia on account of its being more smooth.
18644.
Pardeshi. Used as a vegetable.
Surat varieties:
18645.
Talabda. Seed used as cattle food.
18646.
Sotia. Chiefly used as a vegetable; but in the case of valuable garden crops,

such as ginger, turmeric, suran, ete., it serves a double purpose, viz, as a shade
plant and as green manure.

18647. A
Makhania. Used only as a vegetable.
Dhulia varieties:

18648.
Botkya. A short-podded variety used as a vegetable.
18649.
Telia. A long-podded yariety used as a vegetable; cooks better than the
Botkya.
Dharwar varieties:
18650.
Turai chavali. Used as a vegetable. ‘
18651.
Chole chavali. Used as a vegetable. ‘

18652 to 18661. Dioscorna spp. Yam.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received at the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden,
Miami, Fla., in May, 1906.

A collection of yams, as follows:

18652. DioscorEA TRIFIDA.
Negro or Yampee (ex Jamaica).
18653. ° DrioscorREA TRIFIDA.
Mapuey Blanco. White roots. e
18654. DioscoREA TRIFIDA.
_Mapuey Colorado. Purple roots.
18655. DioscoREA PENTAPHYLLA (?).
(Ex Hawaii. )
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- 18652 to 18661—Continued. |

18656. DioscoREA BULBIFERA.

18657. DioscorEA ALATA (?).
Barbados Table (ex Jamaica).
18658. DioscoreA ALATA (?).

White Lisbon (ex Jamaica).

,
;
Gunda. Large irregular-shaped axillary bulbils. ;

18659. DioscorEA ACULEATA.
Lucia (ex Jamaica).
18660. Duioscorrea ACULEATA.
Guinea. Best yam in Porto Rico from cultural standpoint.
18661. DioscorEA ACULEATA (?).
Congo. Yellow root.

18662. ASPARAGUS sp.
‘ From Peking, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, June 4, 1906.
‘“‘Berry taken from a plant growing in the Temple of Heaven grounds in Peking,
September 2, 1905." ( Meyer.)
18663 and 18664.
From Darmstadt, Germany. Received through Mr. Conrad Appel, June 4, 1906.

18663. Poa TRIVIALIs. Rough-stalked meadow grass.

18664. MepicaGco sativa. Alfalfa.
Provence.

18665. PINUS INSULARIS. Benguet pine.

From Manila, P. 1. Presented by Capt. George P. Ahern, Director of Forestry.
Received June 4, 1906.

Seed obtained from Benguet Province.

18666. HorDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Barley.
From Brtinn, Austria. Presented by Prof. J. Vanha. Received in March, 1906.

Hanna.

18667 to 18673.

rrom Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by the director of the Cape Town
Public Gardens. Received June 2, 1906.

18667. ABERIA CAFFRA. : Kei-apple.
18668. ASPARAGUS CRISPUS.
18669. ASPARAGUS SARMENTOSUS.

18670. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

18671. CaARIssA ARDUINA. Amatungulu.

18672. Diosma CRENATA. Buchu.

18673. Opuntia sp. ; Prickly pear.

18674. VicIA SATIVA. Common vetch.

From Portland, Oreg. Received through the Portland Seed Company, June 7,
1906.

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100 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18675 and 18676. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA.

From Muanza, German East Africa. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Zimmermann,
Amani. Received June 8, 1906. bs

18675. A variety with red skin.
18676. <A variety with brown skin.

18677. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Traverse City, Mich. Received through Mr. J. M. Westgate, June 11, 1906.

Seed gathered from two-year-old plant on the farm of Mr. C. R. Dockeray, Traverse
City, Mich., June 1, 1905.

18678. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Split Rock, N. Y. Received through Prof. A. 8. Hitcheock, June 11, 1906.
Seed gathered October 6, 1904.

18679 and 18680. ZEA Mays.

From Magyar Ovir, Hungary. Presented by Prof.
Mr. Edgar Brown. Received June 2, 1906.

Corn.
Kern Hermann, through

Two varieties of flint corn, as follows:

18679. Cinqguatino. 18680. Sehr friiher von Alcinth.
‘“These two corns are varieties of the small early flint type which is now being
cultivated to a considerable extent in Hungary. They are very small in size, the
ears about 6 inches long, with the kernels about the size of our larger popcorns.
The grains are nearly free from starch, with a rather large embryo. On account of
the small size of the stalks, this corn is planted close together, the rows being about

20 inches apart and the hills from 8 to 10 inches apart in the row. The average
yield is from 20 to 25 bushels per aecre.”’ ( Brown.)

18681 to 18683.

From Teheran, Persia. Presented by Mr. John Tyler, United States vice-consul-
general. Received June 1 and 11, 1906.

18681. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM.
18682. NICOTIANA TABACUM.
18688. PIsTACIA VERA.

Opium poppy.
Tobacco.
Pistache.

‘* Persian ‘ Pista’ grown in the district of Damghan, about 200 miles east of Tehe-
ran. Nuts irom this place have the reputation of being the best, purest, and most
qualified to resist attacks of parasites.’’ ( Tyler.)

18684. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Milo.

From Memphis, Tex. Received through Mr. J. F. Bradley, June 13, 1906.
Extra Dwarf.

18685 to 18688..

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Hon. David Haughs, acting director
of Forestry. Received June 11, 1906.

18685. BaAvuHINIA TOMENTOSA. St. Thomas tree.

18686. CasuARINA GLAUCA. Blue ironmoods

18687. CaASUARINA STRICTA. Australian ironwood.
18688. SyNCARPIA LAURIFOLIA.
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Peanut.

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_ 18689'to 18691. CuHENOPODIUM QUINOA. Quinoa.

; From La Paz, Bolivia. Received through Senor M. V. Ballovian, Ministerio de
) _Colonias y Agricultura, June 14, 1906. i

18689. Common. 18691. Kanagua. t
ie =—Sti“‘<«tédL SO. Royal.
(See Nos. 18536 and 18537.)

White clover. |

18692. ‘TRIFOLIUM REPENS.
From Lodi, Italy. Received through Prof. Carlo Besana, June 16, 1906. Intro-
' duced by Mr. Edgar Brown, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.

| oa Lodino.

18693 to 18698. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

I
From M’Zab, in the Algerian Sahara. Received through Mr. Yahia ben Kassem, |
June 16, 1906.
According to Mr. Yahia ben Kassem this lot includes the varieties Tazzizaoute and
Bent Kbala. Upon examination of the offshoots, however, Mr. Swingle found a
label, written in Arabic, upon each of the plants, which he succeeded in deciphering
| as Timjoohert, which is described in his letter as follows:
Timjoohert. A soft date from the M’Zab region of the Algerian Sahara; fruit of a
rich, red-brown color when ripe, 13 to 1? inches long, three-fourths to seven-eighths
inch wide; flesh without fiber, very sweet, and of exceedingly good flavor, considered
by some to be superior to the Deglet noor. It is a sticky date and its sirupy juice
exudes from the ripening fruit in such abundance as to drip from the tree. It will
require a process of curing to get rid of this sirup, but this variety is of such good
quality that it may, nevertheless, prove profitable in commercial culture, especially
in regions where the Deglet noor can not mature. It may furnish a good second-class
date which ean be sold in competition with. the selected Oriental dates which now |
reach our markets from Busra and Muscat. |

18699 and 18700.
From Darmstadt, Germany.
18699. MEeELILorus ALBA.
Bokhara.
18700. Vicia vILLosa.

Received through A. Le Coq & Co., June 16, 1906.
Sweet clover.

Hairy vetch.

18701 to 18703.

From Reading, England. Received through Sutton & Sons, June 15, 1906.

18701. CRAMBE MARITIMA. Sea kale.
18702. Cynara scolyMus. Artichoke.

Purple Globe.
Artichoke.

18703. CyNARA SCOLYMUS.
Selected Large Geen.

18704. CHRYSOPHYLLUM sp.
From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director of the Agricul-
tural College. Received June 7, 1906.

\

18705. PANICUM LAEVIFOLIUM.

From Pretoria, Transvaai. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the Transvaal
Department of Agriculture. Received June 18, 1906.

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102 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18706. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA.

From Peking, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer (No. 167a), May 18,
1906.
Seeds of the wild péach, scions’of which were sent under Nos. 126, 127, and 129
(S. P. I. Nos. 17729 to 17731); from the mountains near Fangshan.

18707. (GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From China. Renumbered for convenience in recording distribution, June 21,
1906. .

A dull reddish brown colored variety of soy beans, the actual source of which is
in doubt.

18708 to 18725.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. E. C. Rost, through Mr. L. C.
Corbett, horticulturist of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 20,
1906. 3

A collection mostly of economic plants, with notes by Mr. E. C. Rost.
18708. (Undetermined. )

An evergreen vine with white, star-shaped flowers.

18709. (Undetermined.) Palm.
18710. CaRICA PAPAYA. Papaw.
18711. Ipomoea sp. Morning-glory.

Seed of a wild variety.

18712. Ipomoea sp. Morning-glory.
Blue Giant.

18713. CANNA sp.

18714. (Undetermined. ) Gavilana. ~

A tree with leaves like the American mountain ash; has yellow flowers
somewhat resembling the locust. Should do well in the extreme south.

18715. ANONA sp.

18716. CoBAEA SCANDENS.

18717. Muvcona sp.

18718. (Undetermined. ) :

18719. ARGEMONE MEXICANA. Mexican poppy.
18720. (Undetermined. )

Seed, ina flat, round, spiny pod resembling a sea urchin. Grows on a tall
tree with yellow flowers.

18721. Gossypium sp. Cotton.
A few seeds of everbearing, large, native tree cotton.

18722. SoLaANuM TUBEROSUM. Potato.
* Pacaya.

18723. SoLaANuM TUBEROSUM. Potato.
A potato introduced from Peru.

18724. SoLaNUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.
A yellow-colored potato introduced from Peru.

18725. SoLaNuM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

A dark wine-colored potato introduced from Peru.
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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 103

18726. Do.LicHos LUBIA.

From Paris, France. Received through Messrs. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.,
June 22, 1906.

18727 to 18749.

From Bahama Islands, British West Indies. Collected by Mr. P. J. Wester
in April, 1906.

A collection of plants, seeds, and cuttings thought to be of value in the subtropical
region of Florida, either as economics or ornamentals, the proximity to the
Bahamas and nearly similar climatic conditions making it very probable that these
introductions will thrive well in the vicinity of Miami, where they have been
planted in the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden.

The accompanying notes are by Mr. Wester.

18727. CrrRUs DECUMANA. Pomelo.

‘“Mr. Flagler is reported to have said that he ate better pomelos in the
Bahamas, from seedling trees, than any that he tasted in Florida. Upon inquiry
it was found that some of this fruit had been supplied by R. S. Johnstone,
circuit judge, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, who, on solicitation, pre-
sented me with budwood from two seedling trees, the fruit of which he con-
sidered very superior. The fruit is said to be rather small, but very juicy
and sweet.’’ (Lab. No. 460.) :

18728. CirRUS DECUMANA. : Pomelo.

“Fruit said to be of superior value. Budwood presented by Judge R. S.
Johnstone.’”’ (Lab. No. 461.)

18729. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

Johnstone. ‘‘Budwood secured through Judge R. 8. Johnstone, who gave
the following description of the fruit: ‘ Pear-shaped, but rather broad at basal
end; skin smooth, thin; flesh yellow, almond-flavored; seed large; famous as

the best avocado in the Bahamas. Ripensin August and September.’ ’’ (Lab.
No. 462.)
18730. PrRSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

Largo. ‘*‘Budwood presented by Mr. C. H. Matthews, from a large tree.
He described the fruit as follows: ‘ Egg-shaped; very large, 3} to 4 pounds in
weight; skin green, very thin; flavor very good; seed small; ripens in August
and September.’’’ (Lab. No. 464.)

18731. PERSEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

Grant. ‘‘ Buds secured from a tree in Grantown, said by its colored owner
to bear extra early fruit of good quality. The young fruits were well ad-
vanced in size for the season when the budwood was obtained, which seemed
to substantiate the owner’s assertion.”’ (Lab. No. 465.)

18732. HrIsIscUS ROSA-SINENSIS. Chinese hibiscus.

“‘Budwood secured from plantsin the garden of Hotel Colonial, Nassau,
New Providence. Flowers distinct from any of the forms seen in Florida;
semidouble, very dark red with a purple tinge, making it a distinct acquisi-
tion.”’ (Lab. No. 467.)

18733. VANILLA sp.

“Plants collected on Soldiers road, New Providence. This vanilla grows
on land ofa very rocky character with a scanty layer of soil. The vegetation
does not exceed 12 feet, and the average height of a shrub is 8 feet. It was
interesting to note that the foliage was very sparse, affording very little shade.
The growth of the vanilla was exceedingly stocky and strong. In appearance
the plant resembles the V. eggersii in Florida, except that the bract-like leaves
of the latter are entirely absent in the Bahama species. The nodes on the
latter species are also closer than those on the species from Florida.’’ (Lab.
No. 470.)

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104 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18727 to 18749—Continued.
18734. Ficus BENJAMINA.

‘“Used as a shade tree on the streets of Nassau, New Providence. Unques-
tionably one of the most noble and majestic of shade trees, with dark ever- _
green foliage. Appears to stand the dust and heat of the street betterthan
any tree I have seen. Cuttings presented by M. Clavel, head gardener, Hotel —
Colonial, Nassau, New Providence.’’ (Lab. No. 473.) |
18735. (Undetermined. )

4

‘‘Native name ‘Spanish Thyme.’ A plant belonging to the family Serophu- —
lariaceae, with fleshy, succulent leaves used in the Bahamas for flavoring
soups. Cuttings secured in Grantown, New Providence.’’? (Lab. No. 474.) }
18736. ANONA RETICULATA. Custard apple.
‘‘Budwood secured from a tree in Grantown, haying very large fruit, 144 ;

inches in circumference. Fruit heart-shaped, yellow, netted with crimson
veins, crimson on one side, making it exceedingly handsome; tree said by |
owner to be very prolific. Fruit of good quality.’’ (Lab. No. 478.) ‘

18737. ANONA MURICATA. Soursop. —

‘“Budwood secured from a prodigiously prolific tree. As fruits were not
mature, there was no opportunity to judge of the quality.’? (Lab. No. 484. )

eset sti-: =

18738. TAMARINDUS INDICA. Tamarind.

‘*Budwood obtained from Judge R. 8. Johnstone, Nassau, New Providence.
Pods with the acid so reduced as to make them relished when eaten direct
from the tree, which is unusual with this fruit.”’ (Lab. No. 487.)

18739. ALTHAEA ROSEA. Hollyhock.

atest oe

\
‘A striking and conspicuous ornamental in Nassau, where it has become
naturalized.”’ (Lab. No. 489.)
18740. BaseLLA ALBA. Malabar nightshade. _—

‘‘Native name ‘Spinach.’ A plant of running and climbing habit of exceed-
ingly vigorous growth. The leaves have a very close resemblance to spinach
in form, whose tenderness and succulency they possess, and are used as |
spinach in the Bahamas. As the plants thrive well even during the summer
months, it is thought that they will prove a valuable acquisition to the vege-
table garden in south Florida during the summer months. Seed secured in
Grantown, New Providence.’’ (Lab. No. 490.) . |
18741. CarTesBAEA SPINOSA. |

‘Seed obtained from M. Clavel, head gardener, Hotel Colonial. Leaves
evergreen, thick and leathery; branches armed with stout spines, making ita
valuable hedge plant; flowers attractive, bell shaped, cream colored.’’ (Lab.
No. 492.)

18742. ZEA Mays. Corn.

‘* Native yellow corn presented by Mr. W. M. Cunningham, curator, Botanic
Station, Nassau, New Providence. This is a variety of corn collected by Mr.
Cunningham, together with Nos. 18743 to 18745, on the various islands where
these varieties do quite well. South Florida has at present no variety suited
to its conditions, and as the climate here and in the Bahamas is very similar,
it is not improbable that some of these varieties may prove valuable introduc-
tions.’’ (Lab. No. 495.) |

18743. Zra MAYS. ; Corn.

Governor. ‘‘ Presented by Mr.W. M. Cunningham. Native to the Bahama
Islands.”’ (Lab. No. 496.)

18744. Zpa mays. \ Corn.

Native white. ‘Native tothe Bahamas. Presented by Mr.W. M. Cunning-
ham.” (Lab. No. 497.)

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18745. ZEA MAYS. Corn.

Caicos yellow. ‘‘Native tothe Bahamas. Presented by Mr. W. M. Cunning-
ham.” (Lab. No. 425.) i

18746. Do.icHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.

‘Native name Bonavis. A very vigorous climbing and trailing plant, foliage
resembling the cowpea, but far more vigorous. Stems slightly tinged with
purple; seeds dark brown with velvety luster. Seed secured from plants
growing in Grantown, New Providence.’’ (Lab. No. 488.)

18747. Do.icHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.
“‘Native name Bonavis. A leguminous plant with habits similar to No.
18746. The purple tinge of the stem is absent; flowers are creamy white;

seed white, and much relished by the natives in cooking. Seed secured from
plants growing in Grantown, New Providence.’’ (Lab. No. 499.)

18748. PHARBITIS sp. Morning-glory.

“‘Seed collected from native plants in Nassau, New Providence. Plants
climbing, but seldom 4 feet in height; foliage tomentose; flowers pale blue,
about 2 inches in diameter, exceedingly ornamental and strikingly different
from species of Ipomoea.”’

18749. ReEsEDA sp. Mignonette.

“Seed obtained from Mr. C. H. Matthews, Nassau, New Providence. <A
very handsome ornamental; leaves pinnatifid, of a silvery white tinge; stems
2 feet, bare, with a long spike of white flowers. A perennial.’’

18750. SINAPIS ALBA. White mustard.
From Moscow, Russia. Received through Immer & Son, June 25, 1906.
Sarepta.
18751. MerpIcaGo SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From New York, N.*Y. Received through H. Nungesser & Co., June 25, 1906.
Turkestan.

18752 to 18763.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Prof. H. N. Ridley, director
of the Botanic Gardens. Received June 29, 1906.

18752. AmoRPHOPHALLUS PRAINII. 18758. ALOoCASIA INDICA.
18753. AMORPHOPHALLUS REX. 18759. ALOCASIA SINGAPORENSIS.
18754. AMoRPHOPHALLUS SATIVUS. 18760. ALOCASIA MACRORHIZA.
18755. AtocasiA Lown. 18761. NANTHOSOMA VIOLACEUM.
18756. ALocasIa GRANDIS. 18762. XANTHOSOMA ROBUSTUM.
18757. . ALOCASIA LONGILOBA. 18763. TyYPHONIUM TRIBOLATUM.

18764. ASPARAGUS MYRIOCLADUS.

From Berea, Durban, Natal. Presented by J. Medley Wood, director of the
Natal Botanic Gardens. Received June 30, 1906.

18765. GARCINIA XANTHOCHYMUS.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. E. W. Jordan, through Mr. Gerrit
P. Wilder. Received July 2, 1906.

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106 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ‘ é

18766 to 18770.

From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director of the Agricul-
tural College. Received June 7, 1906.

18766. ANONAsp.

Ariticu or Cabeca de negro (negro head). ‘‘Segmented fruit, heart- shaped,
about 20 centimeters in diameter, sweet, aromatic, edible. Tree 15 meters,
spreading, grows on poor, sandy land on the open prairie.”’ (Hart.) (No. 16. + H

18767. ANONA sp.

Fruita de Conde. ‘‘Similar to preceding, but the fruit is much superior. This |}
variety has been domesticated.’’ (Hart.) (No. 17.) - |

18768. ARAUCARIA BRASILIANA.

(No. 22.) ‘
18769. PsiprumM GUAJAVA. Guava.

Red. (No. 12.) 8
18770. PsrpiumM GUAJAVA. - Guava. |

White. (No. 13.)
18771 and 18772.

From Salisbury, Rhodesia, South Africa. Received from Hon. E. Ross Town- |
send, Secretary for Agriculture, through Mr. W. A. Driver, Dinuba, Cal., June
30, 1906. (See Nos. 12810 and 12959, Inventory No. 11.)

18771. (Undetermined. ) Marula. —
18772. (Undetermined. ) Matundulaku. —

18773. CARICA PAPAYA. Papaw.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8. Lyon, norticulturist, Bureau of |
Agriculture. Received June 29, 1906.
18774 to 18785.
From Mexico. Received through Mr. G. Onderdonk, July 5, 1906.
18774 to 18782. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. _ Apricot.
18774. Onderdonk’s No. 18.

‘From place of C. Ramirez, Lagos, Jalisco. Fruit yellow, light blush,
sweet, freestone, circumference 4 inches.’’ ‘

18775. Onderdonk’s No. 19.

‘*From place of Francisco Gomez Garcia, Lagos, Jalisco. Fruit white,
4 inches in circumference.’’ ic

18776. Onderdonk’s No. 20.

‘‘From place of Enrique Maupin, Aquascalientes. Fruit yellow, light
blush, sweet, 5 inches in circumference.’’ i

18777. Onderdonk’s No. 1.
18778. Onderdonk’s No. 22.
18779. Onderdonk’s No. 23.
18780. Onderdonk’s No. 24.

‘‘Nos. 18777 to 18780 are from Sefior Maupin’s oveliatd at Aquascali-
entes. They are all of the same general character, yellow with faint
blush, fruit from 4 to 5 inches in cireumference.”’

18781. Onderdonk’s No. 15. i
Nellie. (See No. 9844, Inventory No. 10.)
18782. Onderdonk’s No. 16.
Dorah. (See No. 9845, Inventory No. 10.) ¢

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8774 to 18785-—Continued.
18783. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.
Procured by Mr. Oderdonk’s son from El] Cobre Mountain, near Guadalajara.
‘““A very large, yellow, clingstone peach.”’
18784 and 18785. Matus MAtus. Apple.
18784.
Peron. From place of Mr. J. R. Silliman, Saltillo. (See No. 9014,
Inventory No. 10.)
18785.

hea Procured by Mr. Onderdonk’s son from El Cobre Mountain. ‘‘ Very
ee large, rich flavor, greenish color, yellowing slightly as it ripens. No
. better apple in Mexico.”’

18786 to 18800.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Senor M. V. Ballovian, Ministerio de
Colonias y Agricultura. Received July 6, 1906.

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18786 to 18798. SoLanum TUBEROSUM. Potato.
18786. Phinu. 18793. <Ajahuira.
18787. Lugui. 18794. Queni.
| _ 18788. Pitiguilla. 18795. Phureja.
18789. Chiarimilla. 18796. Koillu.
| 18790. Khati. 18797. (Label missing.)
18791. Monda. 18798. Ajahwuira.

18792. Socco.

The label for No. 18798, Ajahuira, is the same as that for No. 18798,
and it isnot known to which lot it properly belongs, as the consignment
was mixed in transit. The tubers are not alike.

18799 and 18800. OxXALIs TUBEROSA. Oca.
18799. Rosada. 18800. Morada.

18801. (Undetermined. )

From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director of the Agricul-
tural College. Received July 7, 1906.

Native name Caja manga. (Hart’s No. 35.)

18802 to 18823.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received through Messrs. Haage and Schmidt, July 9,

1906.

18802. MepicaGco MEDIA. Sand lucern.
18808. VicrIA CALCARATA. 18814. VicIA MICHAUXII.
18804. Vicia corDATA. 18815. VicrIA NARBONENSIS.
18805. Vicia CORNIGERA. 18816. ViIcIA ONOBRYCHIOIDES.
18806. :Vicra CUSPIDATA. 18817. Vicia PANNONICA.
18807. VicIA DISPERMA. 18818. Vicia PEREGRINA.
18808. VicIA FERRUGINEA. 18819. VicraA prcra.

18809. VicIA GERARDI. 18820. ViciA PSEUDO-CRACCA.
18810. Vicia GLoposa. 18821. Vicra spuRIA.

18811. Victa GRANDIFLORA. 18822. Vicia srRiara.
18812. Vicia HYBRIDA. 18823. VicIA TRICOLOR,

18813. YVicrA MACROCARPA,
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108 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18824 to 18826. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Persia. Presented by Mr. John Tyler, United States vice-consul-general,
Teheran, Persia. Received July 6, 1906. ,

Three samples of unhulled rice from the region south of the Caspian Sea. These
samples of rice were given to Mr. Tyler by a friend whose official title is “The
Sepahdor’”’ (¢ ‘ommander) ), who owns large areas where rice of the best sorts are
grown. Thesamples received are of three kinds and from three separate districts,
but no labels accompanied them to indicate which was which.

18824. Long slender grain, light hull.
18825. Long slender grain, light hull.
18826. ‘Short flat grain, darker hull.

18827. MepicaGco saTIva. Alfalfa. —
From Chicago, Ill. Received through the A. Dickinson Company, July 9, 1906.
18828. CARICA PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Columbia, Isle of Pines, West Indies. Presented by Dr. F. R. Ramsdell.
Received July 10, 1906.

18829 and 18830. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.

From Channing, Tex. Received through Mr. J. J. Edgerton, July 13, 1906.
18829. Kafir corn. ©
Black-Hulled White.
18830. Milo.
Dwarf,
18831 to 18834. CyYNARA SCOLYMUS. ; Artichoke.
From Milan, Italy. Received through Fratelli Ingegnoli, July 16, 1906.
18831. (rosso d’ Italian. 18833. Sensa Spine di Venezia.
18832. Violetto di Provenza. 18834. Palla di Roma.
18835 to 18912. Fious Carica. Fig.

From Niles, Cal. Received through the California Nursery Company at the
Plant Introduction Garden, C hico, Cal., in March, 1906.

Nos. 18835 to 18898, inclusive, are from the Chiswick collection. A description of
these varieties will be found in Bulletin No. 9, Division of Pomology, 1901.

18835. Del’ Archipel. 18847. Bourjassole Grise.
18836. Bontard. 18848. A’ bois Jaspee.
18837. Grosse Marseilles. 18849. Royal Vineyard.
18838. Peau dure. 18850. De Grasse.
18839. Negronne. 18851. Luscaire Preto.
18840. Bourjassote noire. 18852. Trois Recoltes.
18841. Poulette. 18853. Monaco Bianco.
18842. (Hil de Perdriz. 18854. Bondance Precoce.
18843. Du Roi. 18855. Trifer.

18844. Grosse Violette de Bordeaux. 18856. Green Ischia.
18845. Datie. 18857. Hirta du Japon.
18846. Monstrueuse, 18858. St. Johns,

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DECEMBER, 1905, TO JULY, 1906. 109

18835 to 18912—Continued.
18859. Vebra. 18886. White Isohia.

18860. Datte Quotidienne. 18887. Brown Turkey.
18861. Arbal. 18888. Pastiliere.
18862. De Jerusalem. 18889. Negro Largo.
18863. Nebian. 18890. De La Madeleine.
18864. Vigasotte Bianco. 18891. Col de Signora Bianco.
18865. Grise Savantine bifere. 18892. Doree Nobis.
18866. Quarteria. 18893. Pingo de Mel.
18867. Douro Vebra. 18894. Black Ischia.
18868. Reculver. 18895. Zoulousienne.
18869. Gourand Rouge. 18896. Gouraud Noir.
18870. D’ Agen. 18897. Doree.
18871. Lampa. 18898. Brunswick.
18872. Large Black Douro. 18899. Gentile.
18873. Adam. 18900. White Adriatic.
18874. De Constantine. 18901. Pacific white.
18875. Biberxo. 18902. Vendome.

18876. Grosse Verte. 18903. Barbillonne.
18877. Violette Sepor. 18904. Figuires Blanch.
18878. Dr. Hoggs Clare. 18905. Warren’s Brown Turkey.

18879. Hardy Prolific. 18906. Capri Milco.
18880. Figue d’ Or. 18907. Trojano.
18881. Recousse noire. 18908. Capri Solms No. 1.
18882. Black Douro. 18909. Capri Solms No. 2.
188838. Grassale. 18910. Capri Solms No. 3.
18884. Martinique. 18911. Capri Solms No. 4.
18885. Crave. 18912. Dauphine.

18913. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Emilia, Italy. Presented by William G. Scarlett & Co., Baltimore, Md.
Received in April, 1906.

18914. PINUS KORAIENSIS (1). Pine.

From Manchuria. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama,
Japan. Received July 5, 1905.

Seed of a 5-needled pine obtained at the base of Heirai Mountain, Manchuria.

18915 to 18921. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.

From Cairo, Egypt. Receiyed through Mr. Gecrge P. Foaden, secretary of the
Khedivial Agricultural Society, July 5, 1906.
18915. Lin el Bent. 18919. Agemi.
18916. Sma. 18920. Sultani.
18917. Italien Ranghino. 18921. Japonais.

18918. Fino.
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110 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

18922 and 18923.

From Kashgar, Eastern Turkestan. Presented by Rev. P. J. P. Hendriks.
Received July 20, 1906.

18922. HorbEUM VULGARE. Barley.

“A variety which is said to require only one month without frost. Grown
in the mountain regions near Kashgar, Eastern Turkestan.’’ (Hendriks. )

18928. Ricinus COMMUNIS. Castor-oil plant.

Seed of a medium-sized variety.

18924. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Miami, Fla. Received through the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden,
July 23, 1906.

Turpentine. Seed for growing stocks upon which to inarch standard varieties.

18925. ANONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer.

From Salta Province, Argentina. Presented by Mr. Ernest Nelson, of Sharon,
Mass. Received July 13, 1906.

18926 to 18940. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown in 1905 at the Government Farm, and distrib-
uted from same place.

18926. Djougara balki. Grown from Agrost. No. 1579.
18927. Planter’s Friend. Grown from Agrost. No. 1604.
18928. Amber. Grown from Agrost. No. 1606.

18929. Amber. Grown from Agrost. No. 1658.

18930. Planter’s Friend. Grown from Agrost. No. 1659.
18931. Amber. Grown from Agrost. No. 1747.

18932. Black-seeded. Grown from Agrost. No, 2114.
18933. Edra. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 8815,

18934. Dshugara Balcha. Grown from §S. P. 1. No. 9796.
18935. Dagdi Jowar. Grown from §. P. I. No. 9856.
18936. Djugara. Grown from S. P. I. No. 10612.
18937. White. Grown from S. P. 1. No. 13317.

18938. Red. Grown from §S. P. 1. No. 13318.

18939. Gare. Grownfrom S. P. I. No. 14504.

18940. White of Rey Barelly. (Grown from §. P. I. No. 14635.

18941. LaATHYRUS SATIVUS. Bitter vetch.
From Clarinda, lowa. Received through the A. A. Berry Seed Company, July
27, 1906.

18942 to 19057.

From Mexico and southwestern United States. Collected by Mr. David Griffiths,
oi this Department, and forwarded to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
Cal., during the summer of 1905.

The numbers in parentheses are those of Mr. Griffiths.
18942. Opuntia sp. Tuna.

From El Paso, Tex. (8020.)
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18942 to 19057—Continued.
18943. OPUNTIA sp. Tuna.
From El Paso, Tex. (8021.)
18944. NopaLEa sp.
From San Mateo, Mexico. (8027.)

18945. OPpuNTIA sp. ; Tuna.
Nopal cristilena. From Cardenas, Mexico. (8030.)
18946 to 19057. Opuntia sp. Tuna.

18946. From Cardenas, Mexico. (8031.)

18947. From Cardenas, Mexico. (8032.)

18948. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8034.)

18949. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8035. )

18950. Nopal Cuijo. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico.. (8036 )
18951. Nopal ranchero. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8037.)
18952. Nopal palmito. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8038. )
18953. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8039.)

18954. Nopal camueso. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8040.)
18955. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8041. )

18956. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8042. )

‘ 18957. Nopal tapon. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8043. )
18958. Nopal. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8044. )
18959. Tuna castilla blanca. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8045.)
18960. Nopal charol. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8046. )
18961. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8047. )

18962. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8048.)
18963. Nopal jocoquillo. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8049. )
18964. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8050. )
18965. From Alonzo, Mexico. (8053. )
18966. From Alonzo, Mexico. (8055.)
18967. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8058. )
18968. Nopaljarrillo. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8061.)
18969. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8062.)
18970. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8063. )
18971. From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (8064. )
18972. Nopal cardon blanco. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8067.)
18973. Nopal opalillo. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8068. )
18974. Tuna amarilla blanca. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8069. )
18975. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8071.)
18976. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8072.)
18977 Mameya. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8073.)
18978. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8074.)
18979. Nopal San Juanero. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8075. )
18980. Nopal loco. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8076.)
18981. From Hepasote, Mexico. (8077.)°
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18942 to 19057—Continued. . a
18982. Nopal blanco liso. From Hacienda Los Campos, Mexico. —
(8079. ) a, i
18983. Nopaldurasnillo. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8081.)
18984. Nopal durasnillo. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8082.) a
18985. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8083. ) om
18986. Nopal joconoxtle. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8084.)
18987. Nopal joconoxtle. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8086. ) u te
18988. Krom Aguascalientes, Mexico.. (8087. ) 4 $
18989. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8088. ) Many 7
18990. Nopal joconoxtle. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8089. )
18991. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8090. )
18992. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8091. )
18998. Nopaltapon. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8092.)
18994. Spineless. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8094.)
18995. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8101.)
F 18996. From Encarnacion, Mexico. (8102.)
18997. Nopal liso. From Encarnacion, Mexico. (8103,)
18998. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8104.)
18999. Nopal colorado. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8105.)
19000. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8106. ) ; 4
19001. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8107. )
19002. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8108. )
19003. Cascaron. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8109.)
19004. Durasnillo. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8110. )
19005. From Los Sauses, Mexico. (8111.)
19006. From Dublan, Mexico. (8113.)
19007. From Dublan, Mexico. (8114.)
19008. From Dublan, Mexico. (8114a.)
19009. From Dublan, Mexico. (8115.)
19010. From Dublan, Mexico. (8119.)
19011. From Dublan, Mexico. (8121.)
19012. From Guadalajara, Mexico. (8125.)
19013. From Guadalajara, Mexico. (8126.)
19014. From Guadalajara, Mexico. (8127.)
19015. From Guadalajara, Mexico. (8128.) i
19016. From Guadalajara, Mexico. (8130.)
19017. From Aguascalientes, Mexico. (8138. )
19018. Nopal camueso. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (8140.)
19019. Pachon. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (8141.)
19020. Nopal naranjado. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (8142.)
19021. Nopal durasnillo. From Gutierrez, Mexico. (8143.)
19022. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (8145.)
19023. Nopal blanco. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (8146.). :

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- 18942 to 19057—Continued.
19024. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (
19025 From Zacatecas, Mexico. (
19026. From Zacatecas, Mexico. (8149.)
19027. From Torreon, Mexico. (8151.
19028. From Torreon, Mexico. (8152.)
19029. From El Paso, Tex. (8153.)
19030. From Tucson, Ariz. (8154.)
19031. From Celero Mountains, Ariz. (8157.)
19032. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8158.)
19033. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8159.)
19034. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8160.)
19035. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8161.)
190386. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8162.)
19037. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8163. )
19038. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8164.)
19089. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8165.)
19040. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (
19041. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (
19042. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (
19043. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz. (8169.)
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19044. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz.
19045. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz.
19046. From Santa Rita Mountains, Ariz.
19047. From San Antonio, Tex. (8174.)
19048. From San Antonio, Tex. (8175.)
19049. From San Antonio, Tex. (8176.)
19050. From Mexico.

19051. From Mexico.

19052. From Mexico.

19053. From Mexico. (8076.)

19054. From San Antonio, Tex. (8182.)
19055. From T.S. Brandegee (No. 1), San Diego, Cal.
19056. From T.S. Brandegee (No. 2), San Diego, Cal.
19057. From T. S. Brandegee (No. 3), San Diego, Cal.

106

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES,

Aberia caffra, 18667.
Abroma augusta, 18475.
Abutilon avicennae, 17529, 18450.
Acacia sp., 18549..
farnesiana, 18508.
Acer sp., 17897, 17898.
mono, 18578.
Actinidia sp., 18285.
chinensis, 18535, 18584.
Actinorhytis calapparia, 17140.
Aegilops “macrochaeta, 17792.
macrura, 17794.
ovata, 17795.
squarrosa, 17796.
triaristata, 17797.
triuncialis, 17798.
Aesculus chinensis, 17736.
Agave lecheguilla, 17715.

rigida sisalana, 17437, 17716, 18244,

18638.
AEs acutum, 17799.
cristatum, 17826.
elymoides, 17827.
muricatum, 17800.
occidentale, 17699.
pungens, 16895.
repens, 17824,
17831.
tenerum, 17489.
Agrostis alba, 16829 to 16832, 17837.
canina, 18413.
stolonifera, 16828, 17963
Albizzia lebbek, 18509.
Alfalfa, Arabian, 18627, 18628.
Jet, 18627, 18628.
(Mexico), 17163.
Provence, 18418, 18664.
(Spain), 17992.
Turkestan, 17281,
18425, 18751.
(Utah), 17449.
See also Medicago sativa.
(Baluchistan), 18238.
(Italy), 17106 to 171380.

17828,

18247

Almond.

Seealso Amygdalus communis.

Aloeasia grandis, 18756.

17829,

183891,

indica, 17103, 18383, 18384, 18758. |

longiloba, 18757.
lowti, 18755.
macrorhiza, 17236, 18760. =
singaporensis, 18759.
Alopecurus brachystachyus, 16800.

_pratensis, 16849, 18414, 18484.

ventricosus, 17063.
106

Alsike. See Trifolium hybridum.
Althaea rosea, 18739. >
Altingia chinensis, 18569.
Amatungulu. See Carissa arduina.
Amomum melegueta, 16945.
Amorphophallus campanulatus,
18387.
prainti, 18752.
rex, 18753.
sativus, 18386, 18754.
Ampelopsis sp., 17938, 17939, 17940, 17942,
18280, 18281, 18284, 18292, 18293.
Amygdalus communis, 17106 to 17180, 18238,
davidiana, 17729 to 17731, 18595,
18706.
persica,

17101.

16919, 17167, 17470,
17728, 17902, 17903;
18234, 18239, 18262,
18588 to 18594, 18783.
laevis, 18235.
Andropogon sp., 17182.
affinis, 17183.
australis, 18357.
bombycinus, 17038.
colorans, 18165 to 18167.
cymbarius, 18463.
halepensis, 16908.
intermedius, 18347.
pertusus, 16907.
sericeus, 17184, 18130, 18346.
sorghum, 16854 to 16861,
17475, 17490, 175138, 17524,
todo tore iGOle s 7G95:
COZ M7 oO lions WiS3a.
17834, 17920to 17923, 17984,
18160 to 18198, 18203, 18309,
18326, 18343 to 18345,
18388, 18389, 18411, 18501
to 18504, 18518, 18610 to
18614, 18625, 18626, 18633,
18684, 18829, 18830, 18926
to 18940.
Anona sp., 18715, 18766, 18767.
cherimolia, 18925.
muricata, 18737.
reticulata, 18736.
Anthistiria ciliata, 18348.
Anthriscus sylvestris, 16952.
Anthyllis vulneraria, 17076.
Antidesma bunius, 18393.
Apple (Mexico), 18784, 18785.
See also Malus malus.

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116

Apricot (China), 16917, 17152 to 17154,
17844, 17845, 18260, 18261,
18290.
(Mexico), 18774 to 18782.
See also Prunus armeniaca.
Arachis hypogaea, 16940, 16941, 16943,
16944, 17055 to 17057, 17530 to 17533,
17710 to 17712, 17960, 17988, 18295,
18296, 18311 to 18315, 18334 to 183537,
18523, 18524, 18675, 18676.
Aralia cordata, 17235.
Araucaria brasiliana, 18768.
Argemone mexicana, 18719.
Aristolochia sp., 17061, 17846.
Arrhenatherum avenaceum, 17801.
bulbosum,17802.
elatius, 16949, 18415, 18485.
Artemisia annua, 17950.
Artichoke Globe, or Paris, 16869.
(Italy), 18831 to 18834.
Large Green, 18703.
Purple Globe, 18702.
See also Cynara scolymus.
Asparagus sp., 18662.
aculifolius, 17981, 18225, 18464,
18465.
crispus, 18668.
medeoloides, 18466,
myriocladus, 18764.
sarmentosus, 18669.
scaber, 18478.
sprengeri, 18670.
Astragalus sp., 18438.
falcatus, 16985, 17077.
Astrebla elymoides, 17037, 17185, 17186.
pectinata, 17036, 17187, 17188.
triticoides, 17189, 17190.
Atropa belladonna, 16815.
Avena argentea, 17803.
atropurpurea, 17804.
brevis, 16892.
decora, 16799.
flavescens, 16986.
orientalis, 17805.
pubescens, 16951.

18467.

sativa, 16863 to 16865, 17148, 17450 |

to 18452, 17464,. 17526,
17527, 17694, 17700, 17701,
17720, 18229, 18245, 18246.
’ diffusa, 16893, 16894.
Avocado, Grant, 18731.
Johnstone, 18729.
Largo, 18730.
Mite hell, 18120.
Trapp, 16871.
See also Persea gratissima.

Bahama Islands, seeds and plants from,
18727 to 18749.
Barley, Beardless, 17525.
(China), 18454, 18458.
Hanna, 17147, 18666.
Hannchen, 18540.
Hull-less, 18458.
Primus, 18541.
Prinsess, 18542.
Tennessee Winter, 16862, 17100.
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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Barley, (Turkestan), 18922.
See also Hordeum spp.
Basella alba, 18740.
Bauhinia krugii, 17955..
tomentosa, 18685.
Bean, Adzuki. See Phaseolus angularis.
Broad, 17164, 17853, 18241, 18340,
18434.
Haricot (China), 17858, 17859.
Horse, 17860, 18137, 18142, 18143.
Hyacinth. See Dolichos lab-lab.
Knife. See Canavalia ensiformis.
Mung. See Phaseolus max and P.
radiatus.
Newman, 17096.
Soy. See Soy bean.
See also Phaseolus spp.
Beet, BUEaD, 17509, 17968 to 17980, 18119,
18233, 18332.
See also Beta vulgaris.
Benincasa cerifera, 17967.
Beta vulgaris, 17509, 17968 to 17980, 18119,
18233, 18332.
Blackberry, Himalaya, 17473.
‘‘Bonavis”’ (Bahamas), 18746, 18747.
Borecole, improved branching, 17078.

| Bouteloua curtipendula, 17051.

oligostachya, 17052.
Brachypodium, japonicum, 18358, 18359.
pinnatum, 169538, 178238.
sylvaticum, 16954.
Brassica sp., 18441, 18442, 18452.
chinensis, 17867.
oleracea, 17078, 17079, 17864 to
17869, 17895, 17953.
pe-tsai, 17864, 17865, 17866,
17868, 17869, 17953, 18606.
rapa, 18401.
Brazil, seeds from, 18704, 18766 to 18770,
18801.
Bromus sp., 16822.
brachystachys, 16896.
erectus, 18416.
inermis, 16823 to 16825, 16955,
18491.
mollis, 17064.
pannonicus, 16798.
pratensis, 16826, 16987.
racemosus, 17065.
rubens, 16821.
sterilis, 16897.
sylvaticus, 17066.
unioloides, 16827, 18360.
: vernalis, 16797.
Buchu. See Diosma crenata.
Buckwheat. See Fagopyrum Pee siiie
Bur clover. See Medicago denticulata.

~-

Cabbage (China), 17864 to 17869, 17895,
17953, 18606.
See also Brassica spp.
Calathea sp., 16934.
crotalifera, 16933.
oppenheimiana, 16396.
ornata sanderiana, 16935.
princeps, 16932.
vittata, 16937.

Z INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Calla. See Richardia spp.
Camphor. See Cinnamomum camphora.
Canavalia sp., 17957.
ensiformis, 18321, 18329.
Canna sp., 18424.
flaccida, 17961.
indica, 18300.
wridiflora, 18301.
Cannabis sativa, 17528, 18451, 18632.
Capsicum fastigiatum, 16817, 16818.
ea stenophylla, 17466.
arica papaya, 18400, 18778, 18828.
Carissa arduina, 18539, 18671.
Carrot (China), 17754, 17870 to 17872.
See also Daucus carota.
Cassia mimosoides, 18361.
Castanea sativa, 17876, 17877, 17896, 18341.
astor oil plant. See Ricinus communis.
Casuarina glauca, 18686.
stricta, 18687.
Catalpa bungei, 16914, 17740, 18267.
Caterpillars. See Scorpiurus spp.
Catesbaea spinosa, 18741.
Catnip. See Nepeta cataria.
Celastrus flagellaris, 17918.
paniculatus, 17873, 17874.
““Celery,’’ Silver King Hardy, 18469.
Celtis sp., 17168, 17857.
Cenchrus australis, 17028.
Cephalaria tatarica, 16900.
Cereus, sp., 18500.
Ceropegia fusca, 16868.
Chaetochloa aurea, 17047, 17233.
glauca, 16904, 18375.
italica, 17899 to 17901, 18152
to 18155, 18505, 18621,
18622.
pachystachya, 18376.
viridis, 18377.
gigantea, 18378.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, 17990.
Chayote. See Sechiwm edule.
Chenopodium quinoa, 18236, 18287, 18536,
18537, 18689 to 18691.
Cherry (China), 16918,
18587.
Chestnut (China), 17876, 17877, 17896.
See also Castanea sativa.
Chillies, Japanese. See Capsiewm fastigi-
~ atum. :
Chimonanthus fragrans, 18573.
China jute. See Abutilon avicennae.
Chloris acicularis, 17191.
divaricata, 18349.
truncata, 17039,
18350.
ventricosa, 17040, 17192.
virgata, 17248.
Chrysophyllum sp., 18704.
cainito, 17093.
Chrysopogon gryllus, 17041, 17195.
parviflora, 18351.
Cinnamomum camphora, 17105.
Citrange, Morton, 16872.
Citrullus vulgaris, 18308.
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Citrus auwrantium, 17151, 17505 to 17507.
australasica, 18550.
decumana, 18440, 18727, 18728.
medica, 18439.
torosa, 18468.
trifoliata X aurantium, 16872.

Clematis sp., 17959.

Clover, Limoru,. 18461.

Lodino, 18692.
See also Trifolium spp.

Cobaea scandens, 18716.

Coffea arabica, 17713, 17714.
Coix lacryma-jobi, 18362.
Colocasia sp., 17985, 17987, 18320.
antiquorum, 17237 to 17244.
esculenta, 17102.
neo-guineensis, 16938.
Corchorus sp., 184538.
capsularis, 18435.
Corn (Bahamas), 18742 to 18744.
(China), 17880, 17881.
Crosby sweet, 17516 to 17518.
Dent (Mexico), 18531 to 18534.
Flint, 18426.
Giant Gourd, 17692.
Golden Malakhoy, 18200, 18201.
(Hungary), 18679, 18680.
(Peru), 18302.
Yellow Flint, 17523.
See also Zea mays.
Coronilla scorpioides, 17068.
varia, 16956.
Corylus sp., 17169, 17890.
Costa Rica, seed from, 18708 to 18725.
Cotton. See Gossypium spp.
Cowpea, Abyssinian, 17492, 17493.
(Arkansas Experiment Station),
17409, 17421, 17429.
Barbati, 17380, 17382.
Bhadela, 17378, 17379.
black and white mottled, 17327.
< Blackeye, 17410.
Blackeye, 18472. |
(White Giant), 17366.
Blackeyed Lady, 17420.
Brown Coffee, 17404.
eye, 17541.
Crowder, 17348,
17370, 17398.
Calico, 17413.
California Blackeye, 17338.
Chauli, 17376.
(China), 17849, 17855, 17856,
18617.
Chinese Browneye, 17329.
Red, 17328.
Whippoorwill, 17530.
Choli, 17377, 17381.
Clay, 17340, 17351, 17358, 17383,
17391, 17395, 18519.
Coffee, 17414.
Conch, 17415.
Cream, 17693.
Delicious Large Lady, 17373.
Down’s Early Ripener, 17331.

118
Cowpea, Early Black, 17336, 17337, 17343.

Extra Early Blackeye, 17335.-
< Black,

17417, | Cucumis melo, 17478, 17480 to 17482, 17522,

17424.
(Greece), 17333.
Greyeye, 17390.
Holstein, 17418.
(hybrid), 17384, 17385,
17400.
Iron, 17367, 17396, 17397, 17430,
17431, 17483 to 17436,
17697.
Mountain, 17423.
Jhunga, 17375.
Lady, 17359.
Finger, 17388.
Large Blackeye, 17346, 17355,
17362.
Little Iron, 17419.
Michigan Favorite, 17402, 17406,
174382.
(Morioka, Japan), |
Mount Olive, 17426.
New Era, 17403, 17411, 18522.
Old Man, 17354.
Pinkish-Tan, 17405.
Powell’s Early Prolific, 17592.
Red Carolina, 17519.
Crowder, 17393, 17428.
Mauve, 17369.
Ripper, 17350, 17361, 18520.
W hippoorwill, 17874, 17416.
Yellow-Hull, 17365.
Rice, Long Lady, 17401.
Sixty-Day, 17386, 17387.
Small Whippoorwill Crowder,
17371.
Southdown Mottled, 17339.
Speckled Java, 17412.
Sport, 17427.
Steckler’s
17407.
Taylor, 17342, 17364, 17368.
(unclassified ), 16812, 17334,
17347, 17357, 17360.
Unknown, 17344, 17353, 17356,
18473.
Warren’s Extra Early, 17352.
Warren’s Extra Early & Sugar
Crowder, 17422.
New Hybrid, 17345.
Watson’s Hybrid, 17425.
Whippoorwill, 17349, 18521.
* Lady, 17408.
Saddleback,
17409.
White Crowder »& Whippoor-
will, 17363.
Whittle, 17399.
Wight Black Crowder, 17372.
Yellow Sugar Crowder, 17394.
See also Vigna unguiculata.
Crambe maritima, 18701.
Crataegus sp., 17170, 17472, 17751.
pinnatifida, 17171, 17739, 17882,
17883.

17389,

Improved, 17405,

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106

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. oe oe

| Cydonia japonica, 17954, 18601.

Crotalaria juncea, 18330.
Cucumber (Persia), 18307.
See also Cucumis sativus.

18232, 18303 to 18306, 18462,
18507.
sativus, 18307.
Cucurbita maxima, 18398, 18405, 18406.
melanosperma, 18328, 18395.
pepo, 18121, 18397.
Custard-apple. See Anona reticulata.
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 18641 to 18651.

Cynara scolymus, 16869,
18831 to 18834.
Cyperus esculentus, 18390. —
OCylisus proliferus albus, 16957.
scoparius, 17080.

18702, 18703,

Dactylis altaica, 17806.
glaucesens, 17807.
glomerata, 16850, 16958, 16988,
18492.
hispanica, 17808.

Danthonia carphoides, 17197, 17198.
nervosa, 17199, 17200.
penicillata, 17201 to 17202,

17204 to 17207,
17209, 17210,
villosa, 17208.
semiannularis, 17203,
17494.

17211,

Daphne sp., 18572.
Date, Manakher, 17993.
Tafilalt, 18630.
Timjoohert, 18693 to 18698.
See also Phoenix dactylifera.

Daucus carota, 17794, 17870 to 17872.

Desmodium gardneri, 18363. 5

Deyeuxia forsteri, 17196.

Dianthus squarrosus, 17832.

Digitalis purpurea, 16813.

Dioscorea aculeata, 18316, 18659 to 18661.
alata, 18657, 18658.
bulbifera, 18656.
pentaphylla, 18655.
trifida, 16866, 18317,

18652 to 18654.
Diosma crenata, 18672.
Diospyros sp., 16870, 18598, 18599.
kaki, 16910, 16912, 16913, 16921,
17172, 17704 to 17707, 18596,
18597.

lotus, 17173, 17905 to 17907,
18266,

virginiana, 17145.

Diplachne dubia, 17234.
fusca, 17212, 17213, 18125.
peacockii, 17214, 18126.

Dolichos atropurpureus, 17534.
lablab, 17884, 17885, 18448, 18746,

18747.
lubia, 18726.

Echinacea helianthi, 18423.
Eggplant. See Solanum melongena.
Einkorn. See Triticwm monococcum.

18318,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. sag)

} Elaeagnus sp., 17479, 17886, 18568.

: op ISIE).
_ Eleusine aegyptiaca, 16906, 17215, 18124.
coracana, 17072 to 17075, 18364,

;. 18512 to 18517, 18557 to 18560. |
Elymus virginicus submuticus, 17131.

Emmer. See Triticum dicoccum.
Eragrostis sp., 17216.
abyssinica, 17094, 17095.
brownei, 17217, 18352.
ferruginea, 18365.
leptostachya, 17218.
: pilosa, 17219, 181238.
_ Eriochloa polystachya, 17220.
punctata, 18353.
} villosa, 18366.
| #Hrodium absinthoides, 17758.
it cheilanthifolium, 17759.
chelidonifolium, 17760.
cygnorum, 17245.
gruinum, 16890, 17760a.
hymenodes, 17761.
malachoides, 16891.
manescavi, 17762.
pelargonfolium, 17763.
semenovii, 17764.
trichomanifolium, 17765.
verbenaefolium, IHIGG!
Ervum lens, 17165.
Euchlaena mexicana, 16905.
Eugenia punicifolia, 17956.
Huonymus sp., 18278, 18286, 18567.
japonicus, 18566.
Eutrema wasabi, 18333.

Fagopyrum esculentum, 17863.
Fatsia horrida, 17965.
Fenugreek. See Trigonella foenum-grae-
cum.
Festuca arundinacea, 16989.
carpathica, 16801.
dumetorum, 16959, 17081.
duriuscula, 16990.
elatior, 16802, 16960, 16991, 17838,
18417.
halleri, 18483.
heterophylla, 16961, 16992, 17082.
ovina, 16962, 16993, 17083.
pratensis, 16848, 16965, 16994,
17059, 18487.
pumila, 18490.
rubra, 16964, 16995, 17084.
tenuifolia, 16965, 16996, 17085.
violacea, 18481.
Ficus benjamina, 18734.
carica, 18835 to 18912.
sycomorus, 18408.
Fig, Chiswick collection, 18835 to 18898.
Foxglove, purple. See Digitalis purpurea.
Fraxinus sp., 16922.
longicuspis, 17748.
ornus, 18399.
Galega biloba, 17767.
persica, 17768.
Garcinia mangostana, 17146, 17514, 18479.
morella, 17141, 17995.
xanthochymus, 18765.

106

Gavilana, 18714.
| Gleditsia sp., 17888, 17889, 18579.
Glyceria nemoralis, 16804.
Glycine hispida, 17251 to 17280, 17520,
17852, 17857, 17861, 17862, 18227 , 18258,
le 1182595 18459, 18460, 18619, 18707.
| Gossypium sp., 18623, 18721,
Grape, (Afghanistan), 18407.
(China), 16927, 17155 to 17161
17467, 17468, 17755, 18602.
Kapadjulari, 17718, 17719.
Mustang. See Vitismunsoniana.
Valandova, 18392.
See also Vitis spp.
Grass, bluestem. See Andropogon spp.
blue grama. See Bouteloua oligos-
tachya.
brome. See Bromus spp.
Canadian blue. See Poa compressa.
canary. See Phalaris canariensis.
cane. . See Diplachne dubia.
cotton. See Panicum leucophaeum.
creeping bent. See Agrostis stolon-
ifera.
soft. See Holcus mollis.
downy oat. See Avena pubescens.
early spring. See Eriochloa poly-
stachya.
English rye. See Lolium perenne.
esparto. See Stipa tenacissima.
Italianrye. See Loliwm italicum.
Kentucky bluegrass. See Poa pra-
tensis.
meadow foxtail. See Alopecurus
pratensis.
soft. See Holcus lanatus.
Mitchell. See Astrebla pectinata.
Mulga. See Neurachne mitchel-
liana.
New Zealand meadow rice. See
Microlaena stipoides.
orchard. See Dactylis glomerata.
pappus. See Pappophorum com-
mune.
para. See Panicum molle.
perennialrye. See Lolium perenne.
reed canary. See Phalaris arundi-
nacea.
rescue. See Bromus unioloides.
Rhodes. See Chloris virgata.
rough-stalked meadow. See Poa

trivialis.

slender wheat. See <Agropyron
tenerum.

smooth brome. See Bromus iner-
mis.

star, umbrella, or windmill. See
Chloris spp.
sugar. See Pollinia fulva.
tall grama. See Bouteloua curti-
pendula.
meadow oat. See Arrhenathe-
rum elatius.
Vandyke. See Panicum flavidum.
velvet. See Holcus lanatus.
wallaby. See Danthonia semiannu-
laris.

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|

120

Grass, weeping love.
losa.
Ground cherry (Turkestan), 17477.
Guar. See Cyamopsis tetragonoloba.
Guava (Sao Paulo), 18769, 18770.
See also Psidium guajava.
Gymnocladus chinensis, 18432, 18433.

Harpephyllum caffrum, 18474.
Haw, hawthorn, or thorn.
gus spp.
Hedysarum coronarium, 16852.
obscurum, 18496.
sibiricum, 18339.
Helianthus annuus, 17925.
Hemp (Manchuria), 17528, 18632
See also Cannabis sativa.
Hibiscus manihot, 18580.
rosa-sinensis, 18732.
syriacus, 18574, 18575.
Hierochloe borealis, 17809.
Holeus argenteus, 17810.
lanatus, 18367.
mollis, 16966.
Hop, Bohemian, 18471.
Semsch, 18299.
See also Humulus lupulus.
Hordeum aegiceras, \6898.
distichum erectum, 18541.
nutans, 17147,
18542, 18666.
rulgare, 16862, 17100, 17525,
18454, 18458, 18922.

zeocriton, 16899.

See Eragrostis pi-

See (Cratae-

Horse-radish, Japanese. See LHutrem«
wasabi,
Hosackia purshiana, 18226.
,Humulus sp., 17891.
lupulus, 18299, 18471.

Indian tobacco. See Lobelia inflata.
Indigofera tinctoria, 18368.
Ipomoea sp., 17855, 17836.
batatas, 18297,
18631.
Ischaemum pectinatum, 18554.

18298, 18402,

Japan clover. See Lespedeza striata.
Jasminum nudiflorum, 18270.
Juglans hyb., 17929.

regia, 17745 to 17747, 17943. to
17946, 18256, 18257, 18263,

18603, 18604.
Jujube. See Zizyphus sativa.
Juncus sp., 18429, 18430.
Juniperus chinensis, 17893, 18577.

**Kaba,’’ 184381.

Kafir corn, 17475, 17566 to 17569, 17571,
17572, 18344, 18829.

Kale, thousand-headed, 17079.

Kickxia elastica, 17498.

Koelreuteria paniculata, 17894, 18277

Lathyrus annuus, 18147.
armitageanus, 17769.
articulatus, 18149.
clymenum, 18146.

106

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Lemon (China), 18439.

| Lentil.
Lespedeza buergeri, 18369.

| Lucerne, sand.

tire

ba

Lathyrus cruikshankii, 17770.
gorgont, 17771.
heterophyllus, 17497, 18158
hirsutus, 16998.
latifolius, 17772.
nissolia, 17773.
ochrus, 16882, 18148.
odoratus, 17774.
pyrenaicus, 17775.
rotundifolius, 17776.
sativus, 17484, 18941.
sibthorpti, 17777.
tingitanus, 18145.

uniflorus, 18144.

Lens nigricans, 18150.
See Ervum lens.

18370.

striata,

| Levisticum officinale, 18469.

Ligusticum mutellina, 18489.
Lilium harristi, 18588.
philippimense, 17138, 18324.
Lobelia inflata, 16814.
Lolium italic um, 16845 to 16847, 18000.
perenne, 16837 to 16844.
Lotus corniculatus japonicus, 18371.
villosus, 17086.
See Medicago media.
See also Medicago sativa.
Luzula albida, 16997.
Lycium sp., 18271, 18581.
Lysichitum camtschatcense, 17966.

Macadamia ternifolia, 18382.
Malus spp., 17741, 17887.
malus, 17069, 18600, 18784, 18785.

Mangifera indica, 18924.
Maranta kegeljani, 16931.

leuconeura kerchoviana, 16939.
Marula, 18771.
Matundulaku, 18772.
Medicago sp., 18608.
apiculata, 16873.
decandollii, 17778.
echinus, 16874.
elegans, 17779.
intertexta, 17780.
media, 17087, 18470, 18802.
murex, 16875.
orbicularis, 16876, 17781.

sativa, 17163, 17281, 17449, 17476,
18418,
18425, 18627 to 18629, 18664,

17698, 17992, 18391,
18677, 18678, 18751, 18827.

scutellata, 16877, 17782.
terebellum, 16878.
tribuloides, 16879.
tuberculata, 17783.

| Melica ciliata, 16967.

coerulea, 16968.

Melilotus ulba, 16969, 17491, 18699.
altissima, 17000.
coerulea, 17067.
leucantha, 17784.
officinalis 17001.

e

|

in

_ Mussaenda frondosa, 17708.

| Nelumbo nucifera alba, 18446.

4

_ Nopal.
: Nopalea sp.,

;
f
-

q

‘Melilotus parviflora, 17002.

| Melon, Ecuador.
a eyer, F. N., seeds and plants secured

) 17167 to 17181, 17466 to 17470, 17723 to

Microlaena stipoides, 17495.

| Mucuna sp., 18717.
| Musa sapientum, 18525 to 18529.

segetalis, 17003.

sulcata 17004.

See Cucurbita melano-
sperma.

by, 16909 to 16927, 17152 to 17162,

17755, 17842 to 17954, 17959, 18256 to

18293, 18429 to 18458, 18561 to 18626,

18662, 18706.

illet, Australian. See Panicum decom-

positum.
broom-corn. See Panicum milia-
ceum.
Italian. See Chaetochloa italica.

Pearl. See Pennisetum spicatum.
See also Chaetochloa spp. and
Panicum spp.
See Sorghum.
- Miscanthus condensatus, 17962.
sinensis, 18372. |
| Morus alba, 16920, 16923, 18275, 18561 |
to 18563. |

(Colombia), 18462.
(India), 18507.
(Persia), 18303 to 18306.
Winter, 17478, 17480 to
17482, 17522, 18232.
See also Cucumis melo.

rosea, 18447.
_ Nepeta cataria, 16816.
_ Nephelium lappaceum, 17515.
Neurachne nutchelliana, 17221.
_ Nicotiana sp., 17927.
alata persica, 17501.
rustica brasilia, 17503, 17504.
texanda, 17502.
sanderae, 17246, 17247,
17983.
tabacum, 17465, 17928, 18682.
fruticosa, 17499, 17500.
tomentosa, 17989.
See Opuntia sp.
18944.

17982,

Oak, Truffle.
bescens.
See also Quercus spp.
Oat, Appler Rustproof, 17450,
17464, 17700, 18229.
Burt, 16865, 17451, 17701, 18230.
Kherson, 17148.
Sixty-Day, 16868, 17527
Snoma, 16864.
(Sweden), 18245, 18246.
Swedish Select, 17526.
See also Avena sativa.

See Quercus ilex and Q. pu-

17452,

17694, 17720.

INDEX OF COMMON AND

Oca. See Oxalis tuberosu.

106

‘SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 121

Onobrychis caput-galli, 16881, 17785.
crista-galli, 16880, 17786.
onobrychis, 18639, 18640.
18673, 18942, 18943, 18945 to
19057 :
Orange (Algiers), 17507.
(China), 17151, 17505, 17506.
See also Citrus aurantium.
Oreodoxa regia, 17060.
Ornithopus sativus, 17709, 17839.
Oryza sativa, 16807, 16980 to 16984, 17135
to 17137, 17144, 17914 to
17917, 18615, 18616, 18824
to 18826, 18915 to 18921.
Oxalis ortgiesi, 16853.
tuberosa, 18799, 18800.
Oxytropis campestris, 18493, 18495.

Opi Hae sp.,

Pachyrhizus angulatus, 17958, 18331.
Palm (Philippines), 17140.
Panicularia americana, 16833.

Panicum sp., 17249.
arachyrachus, 17222.
-decompositum, 17042, 17223,
18129, 18355.
divaricatissimum, 18356.
flavidum, 17224, 17225, 18127.

laevifolium, 17071, 18705.
leucophaeum, 17226.

miliaceum, 17099, 18443, 18477,
18620. —

molle, 16809.

prolutum, 170438, 17227, 17228,

18128.
trypheron, 16902.
Papaver somniferum, 16819, 16820, 18681.
Papaw. See Carica sp.
Pappophorum commune, 17231, 17282.
nigricans, 17721.
eee brevifolium, 17044.
dilatatum, 16903.
stoloniferum, 16970.
thunbergii, 18373.
Passiflora sp., 18428.
quadrangularis 17521.
variegata, 17143.
racemosa, 17142.
Pea, Blackeye Marrowfat, 17486.
blue Prussian, 17487.
(China), 18455.
field. See Piswm arvense.
garden. See Pisum sativum.
golden Vine, 17483.
grass, 17484.
wax-pod, 18157.
White Marrowfat, 17485.
Peach (Baluchistan), 18239.
(China), 16919, 17167, 17470, 17728,
17902, 17903, 18262, 18588t018595.
(Mexico), 18783.
Quetta, 18234.
See also Amygdalus persica.
Peanut (Bolivia), 17988.
(Brazil), 16941.
(Ceylon), 18295, 18296, 18311 to
18315.

129

Peanut (East Africa), 17530 to 17533,
17960, 18675, 18676.
( Egypt), 16940.
(for foreion exchange),
18337.
(India), 18523, 18524.
(Japan), 16943, 17710 to 17712.
(Java), 17055 to 17057.
(Spain), 16944.
See also Arachis hypogaea.
Pear (China), 16911, 16916, 16924, 17177
17178, 17723 to 17726.
ornamental (China), 17176, 17727.
Peltandra sagittaefolia, 18325,
Pennisetum caudatum, 17811.
compressum, 17045.
japonicum, 18374.
latifolium, 17812.
Perilla ocymoides, 17904, 18445.
Persea gratissima, 16871,
18731.
Persimmon (China),
16914, 16921,

18334 to

16910, 16912, 16913,
17172, 17173,

17905 to 17907, 18266,
18596 to 18599.

common. See Diospyros vir-
giniana.

Japanese. See Diospyros
kaki.

Phaca frigida, 18494.

Phalaris arundinacea, 16971, 17005.
canariensis, 17104, 17488.
coerulescens, 17813.
trig igyna, 17814.

Pharbitis sp., 18748. :

Phaseolus sp., 17287, 17317, 17318, 17324.

angularis, 17515, 17316, 17319
to 17323, 17 395, 17847, 17851,
18618.
calearatus, 17310
17850, 18444.
max, 17305 to 17309, 18310.
radiatus, 17096, 17134, 17283 to
17286, 17288 to 17304, 17326,
17512. 17696, 17722, 17848.
vulgaris, 17858, 17859.
Phleum arenarium, 17815.
asperum, 17816.
boehmeri, 17817.
intermedium, 17818.
michelii, 17819, 18486.
parnassicum, 17820.
pratense, 16851,
18548.
tenue, 17822.
Phoenix dactylifera, 17993, 18630, 18693 to
18698.

to 17314,

16972, 17821,

Physalis francheti, 17477.
Pinus sp., 17753, 17910.
bungeana, 17911, 17912.
edulis, 18499.
gerardiana, 18404.
insularis, 18665.
koraiensis, 18914.
Piptatherum, virescens, 16803.
Pistache. See Pistacia vera.

106

18120, 18729 to

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

| Punica granatum, 18240.
| Pyrus sp., 17176, 17 77eleee

Potato, aquatic.

| Psidium guajava, 18769, 18770.

35s wee al

Pistacia cabulica, 18635.
chinensis, 17734, 17735, 18272,
18273, 18605.
integervima, 18637.

vera, 17250, 17474, 18636, 18683.
Pisum sp., 18456. .
arvense, 16884, 17483, 17485 6

17487, 18396.
elatius, 16883.
jomardi, 17006.
sativum, 16885, 18157, 18455.
Pittosporum tobira, 18564.
Plantago psyllium, 17007. ;
Plum (China), 17913, 17914, 18585, 18586,
Poa alpina, 18482.
caespitosa, 17229.
chaixii, 16806.
compressa, 16973, 18419.
fertilis, 16974, 17088.
hybrida, 16805.
memoralis, 16834, 17089.
sempervirens, 17090.
pratensis, 16835, 16936.
sudetica, 16975.
trivialis, 17091, 18327, 18663.
Pollinia fulva, 17046, 17230.
Pomelo (China), 18440,
See also Citrus decumana.
Poppy. See Pupaver somniferwm. |
Populus sp., 16915, 16925, 16926, 17174,
17175, 17742, 17748, 18269, 18274. i |
See Solanwm commer=

|

soni.

(Bolivia), 18248 to 18255, 18786
to 18798.
(Costa Rica), 18722 to 18725.
See also Solanum tuberosum.
Poterium dodecandrum, 18480.
officinale 18488.

Prickly pear. See Opuntiasp.; also Nopa- |
lia sp.
Prunus sp., 16918, 17732, 17733, 17913,

18585, 18586, 18587.

armeniaca, 16917, 17152 to 17154,
17844, 17845, 18260, 18261,
18290, 18774 to 18782.

avium, 18242,

mahaleb, 18243.

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, ia Gili
Pueraria thunbergiana, 18228.
Pumpkin, Turk’s Crown, 18121.

See also Cucurbita pepo.

communis, 17070.
sinensis, 16911, 16916, 16924, 17178,
17723 to 17726.

Queensland nut. See Macadamia ternifolia.
Quercus sp., 17878.
cuspidata, 17510.
dentata, 17842, 17879, 18265.
ilex, 16929.
pubescens, 16930.

INDEX OF COMMON

[Radish (China), 17930 to 17937, 18437,
. 18449.

ie See also Raphanus sativus.
Ragi. See Hleusine coracana.
‘Rambutan. See Nepheliwm lappaceum.

Raphanus sativus, 17930 to 17937, Wee

— 18449.

Raphidophora merrillii, 18530.

‘Raspberry, red (Philippines), 16808.

‘Redtop. See Agrostis alba.

Rehmannia angulata, 17150.

“Reseda sp., 18749.

'Rhamnus sp., 17908, 17909, 18582.

‘Rice (Egypt), 18915 to 18921.

Egyptian, 17144.

(India), 16980 to 16984.

(Japan), 17135 to 17137

(Persia), 18824 to 18826.

Upland, 16807, 17914 to 17917, 18615,
18616.

See also Oryza sativa.
Bichardia aethiopica gigantea, 17443.
africana nana compacta, 17441.
albo maculata, 17445.
aurata, 17447.
childsiana, 17440.
elliottiana, 17444.
fragrans, 17439.
hastata, 17446.
praecox, 17442.
rhemanni, 17448.

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Ricinus communis, 17854, 18122, 18156, .

18923.
Rosa sp., 17469, 17984.
rugosa, 18576.
Rose (China), 17469, 17948.
Rubus sp., 16808, 17473, 17744.
Rush. See Juncus sp.

Saccharum ciliare, 17991.
officinarum, 18322, 18%
| 18410.
Sainfoin. See Onobrychis onobrychis.
Salix sp., 17179, 17737, 17738.
Sapindus utilis, 18436, 18476.
Sapium sebiferum, 18624.
Scorpiurus muricata, 16887.
f subvillosa,. 16889, 17788.
sulcata, 16886.
vermiculata, 16888, 17789.
Sechium edule, 17133, 17282, 17511, 17996
Be to 17998, 18231.
‘Serradella. See Ornithopus sativus.
Sesamum indicum, 17919, 18607. f
_Sinapis alba, 18750.
Smilax sp., 18570.
Solanum commersoni, 17053, 17054, 17132.
jamesii, 18342.
melongena, 17062, 18543 to 18545.
tuberosum, 18248 to 18255, 18722 |
to 18725, 18786 to 18798.
Sorghum, African, 17757.
Sumac Cane, 18411.
(African varieties), 16854 to
16861, 18160 to 18198.

323, 18409,

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| Sorghum,

1238

Amber, 17548, 17833, 17834,
18928, 18929, 18931.

Austrian Sugar, 17560.

(Bagdad), 17524.

Black, 17561.

Black-Hulled White Katfir,
17568, 17569, 17572, 18829.

Black-Seeded, 17541, 17542,
18932.
(China), 17920 to 17923, 18610

to 18614, 18625, 18626.
Colman, 17556.

Orange Cane, 17756.
Collier, 17557, 17558.
(Curacao), 18501 to 18504.
Dadgi Jowar, 18935.

Dari, 18388, 18389.
Djougara balki, 18926.
Djugara, 18936.
Dshugara balcha, 18934.
Durra, 17689.
Dwart Amber, 17544.
milo, 17513, 18684, 18830.
Early Amber Cane, 17695, 17702.
Edra, 18933.
Folger’s Early, 17555.
Gare, 18939.
Giant milo, 17691.
Guinea corn, 18633.
(India), 17535 to 17537, 18326.
(Grown from Indian
sorghums), 17573 to
17687.
Jerusalem corn, 18343.
Kaulien, 18518.
Orange, 17547 to 17552.
(Persia), 18309.
Planter’s Friend, 17538, 17539,
18927, 189380.
Red, 18938. ;
Kafir, 17566, 17567, 18344.
Russian sugar, 17559.
Sapling, 17688.
Shallu, 17690.
Simmon’s Cane, 17490.
Sourless, 17984.
8. saccharatum, 17540.
Sumac, 17554.
Cane, 18203.
Texas Gooseneck, 17553.
Undendibule, 17545, 17546.
White, 18937.
Hulled White Kafir,
17571.
milo, 17570.
of Rey Barelly, 18940.
Yellow milo, 17562 to 17565,
18345.
Seealso Andropogon sorghum.
“Soy bean, black, 17251 to 17255, 18227,
18460.
brown, 17256 to 17259.
(China) 17852, 17857,
17862, 18258, 18259,
green, 17260, 17261, 18459.

17861,

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Soy bean, greenish yellow, 17262 tol7267.
Hollybrook Early, 17520.
(Siberia), 18227.
yellow, 17268 to 17280.
See also Glycixe hispida.
‘‘Spanish thyme’’ (Bahamas), 18735.
Spartium scoparium, 17008.
‘‘Spinach”’ (Bahamas), 18740.
Spinacia oleracea, 17924.
Spiraea sp., 18283, 18291.
Spodiopogon cotulifer, 18379.
Sporobolus lindleyi, 17048.
Squash. See Cucurbita maxima.’
Sterculia foetida, 17139.
Stipa elegantissima, 17049.
lenacissima, 16976.
tuckeri, 17050.
Streptosolen amabilis magnifica, 17438.
Sulla. See Hedysarum coronarium.
Sweet potato ( Baluchistan), 18402.
(Jamaica), 18297, 18298.
See also Ipomoea batatas.
Syncarpia laurifolia, 16867, 18688.
Syntherisma sanguinalis, 16901.

Tallow tree.
Tamarindus indica,:
Tamarix sp., 18268.

See Sapiuwin sebiferum.
18738.

Taro. See Colocasia spp.
Teff. See Eragrostis abyssinica.
Teosinte. See Muchlaena mexicana.

Thuja orientalis, 17926.
Timothy. See Phlewm pratense.
Tobacco (China), 17927, 17928.

(Italy), 17465.

See also Nicotiana tabacum.

‘Tree pea,’’ 18427.
Trifolium sp., 18461.

alpinum, 18498.

caespitosum, 18497.

hybridum, 18547.

incarnatum, 16977 to 16979,
17841, 17999, 18420.

medium, 18421.

pratense, 17508, 17840, 18001

to 18118, 18394, 18412, 18510,
18511, 18546, 18551 to 18556,
18913.
repens, 18692.
Trigonella corniculata, 18151.
foenum-graecum, 18506.
Trisetum pratense, 16950.
Triticum dicoccum, 17098.
durum, 17097, 17471.
turgidum, 17830.
vulgare, 17825,
18457.
Tuna. See Opuntia sp.
Typhonium trilobatum, 18763.

Udo. See Aralia cordata.
Ulex europaeus, 17092.
Ulmus sp., 16909.

Vanilla sp. , 18733.

17947, 17994,

Vetch, bitter. See Lathyrus sativus.
kidney. See Anthyllis vulneraria.
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Vetch, milk. See Astragalus.

See also Vicia spp.

Viburnum odoratissimum, 18583.

Vicia sp., 16928, 18456.

agrigentina, 17009.
ambigua, 17010.
americana, 16811.
amoena lanata, 18380.
atropurpurea, 18132.
biennis, 17011.
calcarata, 17012, 18141, 18803. *
cassubica, 17013.
cordata, 17014, 18804. mee
cornigera, 17015, 18805.
cuspidata, 17016, 18806.
disperma, 17017, 18807.
faba,
18142, 18143, 18241, 18340, 18434.
ferruginea, 17018, 18808.
fulgens, 18202.
gerardi, 17019, 18809.
glabrescens, 17496.
globosa, 17020, 18810.
grandiflora, 17021, 17790, 18811.
hybrida, 17022, 18812.
lutea, 17028, 18136.
macrocarpa, 17024, 18815.
michauati, 18814.
monanthos, 18139, 18140.
multiflora, 17025.
narbonnensis, 18815.
nissoliana, 181381.
onobrychioides, 17026, 18816.
orobus, 17791.
pannonica, 17027, 18135, 18817,
peregrina, 17028, 18818.
picta, 17029, 18819.
pseudo-craced, 17030, 18820.
sativa, 18338, 18674.
macrocarpa, 18138.
obovata, 18134.
spuria, 17032, 18821.
striata, 17033, 18822.
sylvatica, 17031, 17792.
tricolor, 17034, 18823.
unijuga, 18381.
varia, 18133.
villosa, 18422, 18700.
glabrescens, 18159.

Vigna unguiculata, 16812, 17327 to 17437,
17492, 17493, 17519, 17693, 17697, 17849,
17855, 17856, 18472, 18473, 18519 to
18522, 18617.

Vitex sp., 17941.

Vitis sp., 16927, 17157 to 17161, 17467,

17468, 17755, 18602.
munsoniana, 17964.
vinifera, 17155, 17156, 17718, 17719,
18392, 18407.
Voandzeia subterranea, 16942, 17058.

| Walnut (China), 17745 to 17747, 17929,

17943. to 17946, 18256, 18257,
18263, 18603, 18604.
See also Juglans spp.

Wampee. See Peltandra sagittifolia

17164, 17853, 17860, 18137, i

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(Persia), 18308.
Bie See also Citrullus SS

heat. See Triticum spp. ai
a chinensis, 17949. —

inthoceras sorbifolia, 18264.
anthosoma sp., 16810, 16946 to 16948,
no 17149, 17453 to 17463,

17986, 18204 to 18224, 18319,
18634,

robustum, 18762.

sagittifolium, 17708.

; violaceum, 18385, 18761.

oes sp., 17181, 17951.

bungei, 17952.

m. See Dioscorea spp.
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Yautia (Ceylon), 17453 to 17461.

(Kamerun), 16946 to 16948.
Linares, 17149.

““Oto,’’ 16810.

(Philippines) , 18519.

(Porto Rico), 18204 to 18224.

White Tanier, 17987.

Yellow Tanier, 17986.

See also Xanthosoma spp.

Zea mays, 17516 to 17518, 17523, 17692,
_ 17880, 17881, 18200, 18201, 18302, 18426,
18531 to 18534, 18679, 18680, .18742 to
18745.

Zizyphus sativa, 17782, 17892, 18565. -

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Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for

publication as Bulletin No. 182 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-

_ companying manuscript, entitled, “ Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
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Nos. 19058 to 21730.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
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peeD> AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
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1907; INVENTORY NO. 18; NOS. 19058 TO 21780.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This inventory, the thirteenth of the series which was begun in

_ 1898, has been prepared under the direct supervision of Mr.-Walter

Fischer. It brings the total number of introduced plants up to 21,730
and includes 2,672 numbers, covering a period of eighteen months.

A feature of the work of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction
which is growing rapidly and which appears in this inventory is the
introduction of small quantities of seeds and plants in response to
requests of plant breeders who are at work on particular crops. This
feature opens up the whole world as a new field to be explored, for
there are hosts of wild forms which are related to our cultivated fruits
and cereals and which the plant breeder needs to mix in with his.
American forms to get new combinations of valuable characters.

For example, the inventory includes seeds of the wild beet of Sicily
for the sugar-beet breeder; a wild asparagus from Japan, another
from Cape Town, and a third from southern France for the asparagus
breeders of the country; wild rhubarbs from China and France; wild
plums from Siberia and north China; wild blackberries, raspberries,
and strawberries from China; wild currants from Korea; a wild
pyrus from Norway; a collection of wild apples and pears from vari-
ous parts of the world, the gift of the Arnold Arboretum; wild
apricots from China; a wild rose from north China; a native wild
timothy from Siberia; the Solanum commersoni, a wild wet-land
potato from Uruguay, and a native wild cherry from Korea. All of
these things are already in the hands of plant breeders, who will dis-
cover what they have of value in them for the production of new and
valuable forms for general cultivation.

This work for the breeders is just beginning. It is longer in bring-
ing in financial results to the country than the introduction of a
superior strain of cereal or fruit, but it lies at the bottom of the
origination of entirely new things whose possibilities are now quite
unknown, and, judging by the experience of the past, it is safe to pre-
dict that a single one of these new forms may repay to the farmers or
fruit growers of the country hundreds of times what their introduc-

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tion has cost. While individual firms, through the increasing inter-
course between countries, can be depended on more and more to
introduce varieties of staple crops, there is no money to be made from
the search for these wild forms for the use of plant breeders, who are
generally spending all the money they can spare on their nurseries
and trial grounds.

It is therefore a legitimate work for the Government to aid these
experimenters, who are at the same time benefactors and who seldom
make financial gains from their new originations, because there is no
way of retaining control of their sale long enough to make them very
profitable.

It may not be out of place to give here some idea of the labor
involved in taking care of these new introductions as they come in.

In order to be as sure as possible that no plant gets in which is
likely to be a weed or that has on it some dangerous insect pest or
other plant disease; that, so far as it is possible to determine from an
examination of the seeds or cuttings, the plant comes in under its
true name; that the seeds are not dead before they are sent out; that
the information which comes with the seeds is recorded on the inven-
tory cards from which this printed inventory is made up, and that the
experimenter in the field is written to and the shipment to him
recorded in a card catalogue, every new introduction has to pass
through the hands of fourteen different clerks or experts.

The time consumed in carrying out these different steps is gener-
ally from one to two weeks if there are not discovered on the ship-
ment some diseases which make a quarantine necessary, in which
case a much longer time will be required for the necessary fumigation
and disinfection.

This large amount of labor is necessary, and it forms one of the
reasons why the friends of this work who so kindly offer to send
gratis all sorts of things from their regions have to be sent discour-
aging or rather unappreciative replies. It is such an easy thing to
import a small packet of seeds or a few cuttings and such an expen-
sive thing to get it into the hands of a great number of experimenters
that unless the attention of the office force is limited to the handling
of such things as are on the programme, so to speak, those actually
imported will not get the attention they require. With increased
funds an increasing number of new introductions will be handled.

Among the more notable collections which appear in this inventory
are those of our agricultural explorer Mr. Frank N. Meyer, who has
spent the entire time represented by this inventory in northern China
and who has with most unusual devotion and bravery gathered to-
gether and successfully gotten to this country 680 different things.
He has collected personally the seeds and cuttings of valuable trees

and shrubs from the neighborhood of Peking; forage crops from
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Manchuria, and grasses, legumes, vegetables, cereals, hardy stone
fruits, apples, pears, grapes, and ornamentals from northern Korea,
eastern Siberia, and Manchuria.

These explorations in China by Mr. Meyer have been the most
extensive that have been undertaken by this office and at the same
time the most economically conducted. Mr. Meyer has at two differ-
_ ent times come very near losing his life, and during a large part of
_ his journeyings he has been subjected to extreme hardships such as
few of our previous explorers have had to contend with. His work
is deserving of the highest praise. |

This inventory also includes the collections of Prof. N. E. Hansen,
of the South Dakota Agricultural College, who made, as agricultural
explorer of this office, an extensive trip through northern Europe and
across Siberia by rail. The results of his collections are recorded in
309 inventory numbers, and these include high-latitude grains and
leguminous plants from above the Arctic Circle in Norway and Swe-
den; interesting forage grasses, clovers, and alcohol potatoes from
Russia; vegetables, stone fruits, sorghums, and millets from Turkes-
tan, and new cereals, grasses, alfalfas, and vetches from Siberia. Of
these the most remarkable are the wild alfalfas, which form a part
of the excellent wild hay of the steppes and which are subjected to
most unusual cold and drought, and it is hoped that they will prove
of value in the northern area of the Mississippi Valley.

The large importations of matting plants from the Orient which
were made by our agricultural explorer Mr. John Tull in 1906 appear
in this inventory and represent a difficult piece of introduction work
which is likely to be of great value to the Southern States. Several
acre plantings from these importations are now growing in the
South.

Through a cooperative arrangement with the Arnold Arboretum,
Mr. E. H. Wilson, the well-known botanical explorer of China, who
is now on the Upper Yangtse River collecting seeds and plants for
the arboretum, has secured some wheats, sorghums, raspberries, bam-
boos, and wild rhubarb of unusual interest, which are listed in this
inventory.

Some collections, received through correspondence, of unusual in-
terest are seeds of 28 varieties of dates for the seedling date orchards
in the Southwest; 125 varieties of rice from Hawaii; new varieties of
mangos, taros, and bananas from various parts of the world, and the
Huasco seedless raisin grape from Chile.

Davip FartrcuHIp,
Agricultural Kxplorer in Charge.

Orrice oF ForreiGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., May 26, 1908.
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19058. Perrsna GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Guatemala. Received through Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry, in the summer of 1906.

Seeds of a thick-skinned variety.

19060 and 19061.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agricul-
ture. Received July 30, 1906.

19060. LAGENARIA VILLOSA. 19061. GLIRICIDIA MACULATA.

19062. Carica PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agricul-
ture. Received August 1, 1906. ;

“Seed selected from splendid and typical Malay peninsula fruits.” (Lyon.)

19079 to 19082. Perrsra GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Guatemala. Received through Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry, in the summer of 1906.

Plants.

19083 to 19085. DantTuonta semIANNULARIS. Wallaby grass.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. T. W. Kirk, biologist,
New Zealand Department of Agriculture. Received August 6, 1906.

“Seed of three local varieties. There is no special distinction between them,
they being merely local forms.” (Kirk.)

19083. (No. 103/0.) 19085. (No. 103/D.)
19084. (No. 103/11.)
19086. XanrHosoma sp. Yautia.

From Mexico. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the U. S. National Mu-
seum, in the summer of 1906.

19087. Pacutira sp.

From Costa Rica. Received through Prof. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry, in the summer of 1905.

19088. VirTIs vINIFERA. Grape.

From Coquimbo, Chile. Presented by Mr. Andrew Kerr, United States
consular agent, through Mr. David Fairchild, August 10, 1906.

Huasco Seedless. ‘These cuttings represent the very best grown in the
Huasco or Vallenar district. I would advise, however, that the seedless raisin
comes rather from the exuberant growth of the plant than from a distinct
species. Owing to the excessive quantity of grapes on the bunch, only some
become full grown and the stunted ones only are mostly seedless.” (Kerr.)

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19089 and 19090. Mancirrra rnpica. Mango.

From Miami, Fla. Received through the Subtropical Laboratory and
Garden, August 10, 1906, 4

19089. JMulgoba. 19090. No. 11.

19093. GNETUM GNEMON.

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From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the
Department of Agriculture, through Mr. Walter Fischer. Received Au- —
gust 15, 1906. 7

“A tree of erect habit growing in the East Indian Archipelago, where it is
frequently cultivated; fruits edible. The leaves are also eaten when boiled,
while cordage is made from the bast of the trunk. Imported not for its eco-
nomic value, but for the interesting problems in morphology which it presents.”
( Fischer.)

19094. Persea GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Key Largo, Fla. Received through Mr. Edward Gottfried, August
15, 1906.

Seeds of a type of avocado described as follows:

“Shape, ovoid to roundish, obliquity marked. Seed medium, fitting very
tightly in cavity and having a closely adherent seed coat which does not remain
-attached to cavity wall upon removal of seed. Flesh comparatively thick,
practically fiberless; relatively large proportion: of ‘green.’ Flavor medium
to good. Skin more granular than leathery, thickish, separating readily from
pulp. Name suggested for this variety, ‘Goltfried.’” (Barrett.)

19095. XanrnosoMa sp. . Mattia.

From Santa Barbara, Cal. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi, of the South-
ern California Acclimatization Society. Received August 17, 1906.

“Offsets of the Linares, N. L., Mexico, yautia. Probably identical with
S. P. I. No. 17149.” (Barrett.) ‘

19096 and 19097.

From Dehra Dun, India. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, apicultural
investigator, U. S. Department of Agriculture, August 16, 1906.

19096. CASSIA sp.

* Seeds of a tree commonly grown for ornament and shade on the plains
of India and up to an altitude of 3,500 feet; bears large yellow blos-
soms.” (Benton.)

19097. ‘TERMINALIA ARJUNA.

“A shade and ornamental tree growing commonly in the plains—the
hottest portions of India. It will also grow at an elevation of 4,000 feet
in India, but will not stand severe cold. The wood is useful and the
blossoms, which are very sweet scented, are freely visited by bees for
honey. The seed is very dificult to germinate. Probably it should be
plunged into boiling water.” (Benton.)

19098 to 19103. Oryza sariva. Rice.

From Amani, German East Africa. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Zimmermann,
of the Biologisch Landwirtschaftliches Institute. Received August 20,
1906.
A collection of rice samples, the first five of which are from Neu Lanzenburg,
Tenyika District, and the last one from Ujiji, German East Africa. The num-
bers in parentheses are those assigned by Doctor Zimmerman.

19098. Sihara. (No. 138.) 19101. Guindimba. (No. 1438.)
19099. Hadji jakunjwa. (No. 19102. (No. 144.)
139.) 19103. (No. 145.)

19100. Mpungara. (No. 142.)
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P9104, Porrunacanta arpa. Spek-boom.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the Trans-
vaal Department of Agrictlture. Received August 20, 1906. (Professor
Davy’s No. 87/06.)

“A fleshy, round-leaved, scrubby, soft-wooded tree or bush which is recog-
| nized as a very valuable food plant for sheep, cattle, and even horses. Suc-
| cessful efforts have been made to grow it in Namaqualand from cuttings. As
| these are liable to rot when put in green and nearly severed, they should be
| spread out for a fortnight to allow the wounds to dry. Where animals are
well fed and pampered they sometimes lose taste for this excellent natural food.
|In the neighborhood of Oudtshoern, on a farm where in the spring of 1895
ostriches were dying in hundreds, clumps of spek-boom were within easy reach,
| but the birds would not touch it, having been accustomed to feed on lucern.
| Nevertheless, when birds are brought up to eat it, they thrive well and seem
| fond of it. The spek-boom is a bush which revives rapidly from the injury
| done by too close browsing by stock if a season’s respite be granted to it.
| When spek-boom and Mesembrianthemum floribundum are present, stock care
|) but little about their daily visits to the water-vlei.” (Wallace. Farming In-
| dustries of Cape Colony, p. 88.) (See also S. P. I. No. 12020.)

119105. I vex PARAGUAYENSIS.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Hon. Carlos Thays, director,
Government Botanical Gardens. Received August 6, 1906.

Native name Yerba mate.

| 19106 to 19110.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Hon. W. S. Campbell,
director, New South Wales Department of Agriculture. Received August

20, 1906.

19106. PENNISETUM SPICATUM. Pearl millet.

19107. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

19108. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum,
Planter.

19109. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM.
Early Amber Sugar Cane.

19110. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.

19111 to 19115.

From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger. Received August
20, 1906.
19111. ACACIA CAVENTA.

“Spanish name Hspino chileno. From central Chile; grows on very
dry ground. Its timber is highly esteemed and considered the best for
charcoal.” (Finger.)

“The Hspino of the present inhabitants of Chile, the Cavan of the
former population. A small tree with exceedingly hard wood, resisting
underground moisture. The plant is well adapted for hedges. The husks

eontain 32 per cent tannin, particularly valuable as dye material.”
(Ff. v. Mueller.)

19112. EmMpBorHrRIUM COCCINEUM. Firebush.

“Araucanian name Notra. <A large, high bush from the south of Chile;
of great popularity on account of the large bunches of bright scarlet-red
blossoms on each branch. The foliage of long, dark-green leaves is also
very ornamental. This bush grows with preference in clayish soil and
is found in every garden and park as a favorite plant.” (Finger.)

“Krom Chile to the Straits of Magellan. The Notra (Araucanian) or
-Ciruelillo (Spanish), a tree of exquisite beauty, but seldom reaching above
30 feet in height. The wood is utilized for furniture.” (/. v. Mueller.)

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19111 to 19115—Continued.

19118. ARISTOTELIA MACQUI.

“Spanish name Maqui. A beautiful evergreen bush or tree which pro-
duces a small, reddish black fruit of the size of a pepper. The juice of

this fruit is used for coloring wine, and is therefore imported in large }
quantities to Europe, Argentina, and Peru. It has a sweet-acid taste.
The plant prefers alluvial soil along river banks and would pay to be

cultivated.” (Finger.)

“The berries of this plant though small have the pleasant taste of
billberries and are largely consumed in Chile. The plant would thrive
in mild forest valleys.” (J. v. Mueller.)

19114. SAxEGOTHAEA CONSPICUA.
“ Spanish name Janiu. This is one of the prettiest Chilean forest trees,

growing to a height of 18 meters in dense forests. It is a tree greatly

appreciated for its ornamental value in the south of Chile.’ (Finger.)

“The Mahin of southern Chile and Patagonia. A medium-sized tree |

with fine-grained, yellowish timber.” (/. v. Mueller.)

19115. GUEVINA AVELLANA, Chilean nut. |

“Spanish name Avellana. This is a tree of great beauty and worth
cultivating for its splendid dark green foliage and red, edible fruits. I

consider this one of the two prettiest Chilean forest trees. It blossoms }

and bears through the whole year. It should be planted in shady places
and requires continual rains.” (/inger.)

“The evergreen hazel tree of Chile, extending to the Chonos Archipel-
ago (45° Jat. south). One of the most beautiful trees in existence, attain-
ing a height of 30 feet. The snowy white flower spikes are produced
simultaneously with the ripening of the coral-red fruit. In the colder
southern regions the tree attains considerable. dimensions. The wood
is tough and elastic and used partly for boat building.” (/. v. Mueller.)

19116. GossyrruM HIRSUTUM. Cotton. |

From Deesa, Rajputana, India. Received through Mr. Frank Benton,

apicultural investigator, U. S. Department of Agriculture, July 20, 1906.

“(No. S4.) Tree cotton seed. The tree reaches, under favorable conditions,
4 to 54 feet six months after planting seed; yields the first year 400 to 800
pounds of cotton per acre and four times this after the second year, or 5 to 10
pounds per tree of clean cotton during twenty years or over. Said to have been

ranked in Liverpool markets by experts as superfine; white staple, 17 to 14
inches in length; value ~ penny per pound above American middling.” (Benton.)

19117 and 19118. Mawnerrera r1npica. Mango.

From West Palm Beach, Fla. Received through Mr. John B. Beach,
August 23, 1906. '

19117. Fernandez. 19118. Goa Alfoos.

19119. ArtsamEMA MACROSPATHUM.

From Cuernavaca, Mexico. Presented by Mr. C. G. Pringle, August 27,

1906. :
“Corms collected in the ‘ Pedregal,’ near Cuernavaca.” (Pringle.)

19120. Bera maRITIMA.

From Sicily. Presented by Dr. Carl Sprenger, Hortus Botanicus Vomer- 8
ensis, Naples-Vomero, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received August .

27, 1906.

“ Beta cicla seeds from Sicily, collected in a wild state and never before culti-
vated. It is said to be true Beta cicla, but I believe it is the true Beta maritima.
really in a wild state, whilst the cicla is more escaped.” (Sprenger.)

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19142 and 19143. XanruHosoma spp. Yautia.
From Northern Colombia. Presented by Prof. H. Pittier, of the Division
of Botany. Received August 31, 1906.

“Rhizomes of two undetermined varieties of yautias which were collected in
_ the Sierra Nevada de Sta. Marta, Colombia, near the Kéggaba village of San
Andrés, at about 1,200 m. above sea level. The plant is cultivated by the In-
dians, although not extensively, under the name of mundi, or mi-indi. The
| Spanish people call it malanga. In the Cauca Valley that same Xanthosoma,
or one very like it, is called rascadera, a very striking coincidence with the
| Nahautl word quequeque, applied to the same plant in some parts of Central
| America, the meaning of which is ‘that which causes itching,’ while rascadera
| signifies ‘that which causes one to scratch.’

“The Koggaba Indians cultivate Xanthosoma in the garden-like fields around
| their houses in isolated plots, mixed in with corn, cane, cotton, coffee, coca,
| yuca (Manihot). They do not seem to use it to any extent.” (Pittier.)

§19145. Casraiia MEXICANA.

From City of Mexico, Mexico. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the
U. S. National Museum, September 4, 1906.

“(No. 06/1044.) Roots of a beautiful plant with rose-colored sepals and
pale-yellow flowers, opening in the afternoon.” (Rose.)

| 19146 and 1914'7. Persea GRraATIssIMa. Avocado.

From Querétaro, Mexico. Presented by Sr. M. M. Urquiza. ~ Received
September 4, 1906.

Cuttings of two unnamed varieties.

19148 to 19150.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. Donald Mitchell,
U. S. vice and deputy consul, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received
September 4, 1906.

19148. CALADIUM sp.
Native name Bush hog beena.
19149 and 19150. XANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia.
19149. A variety having yellow tubers.
19150. A variety having white tubers.

19151. Perrsna GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Campeche, Mexico. Presented by Mr. F. Foex. Received September
4, 1906.

“Though coming from a hot country, it was fine and delicate, very big, and
of good shape.’ (Foez.)

19152 to 19166.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director
of the Agricultural College. Received June 6, 1906.

19152. MELINIS MINUTIFLORA. Molasses grass.

“(No. 1.) Purchased from a grower under the name of Catengueiro
roxa (red), but appears to be nearly all Catengueiro blanca (white),
which is not as valuable as the former. Our principal winter grazing
grass.” (Hart.)

19153. PASPALUM DENSIFLORUM.

(Hart’s No. 2.)
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19152 to 19166—Continued.

19154. PANICUM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass, —
“(No. 3.) Local name Capim Guine da Bahia.”. (Hart.) %
19155. CHAETOCHLOA sp.
“(No. 4.) Probably of little or no value.” (Hart.)

19156. LErPTocHLOA GRACILIS.

“(No. 5.) Eaten by animals with relish.” (Hart.)
19157. PANICUM MAXIMUM. Guinea grass. —

“(No. 6.) Local name Grama colonia. Much esteemed for hay and 4
pasture. Grows 2 meters high on good land.” (Hart.) :
19158. TRICHOLAENA ROSEA.

“(No. 7.) Local name /’avorita. A splendid variety for hay.” (Hart.) |
19159. CASsIA sp.

“(No. 26.) A legume found growing on uncultivated land; shrub about rl (
0.75 meter high; doubtless owing to the renovating effect of this and |
related species the high fertility of the soil here is partly due.” (Hart.) |
19160. Cassra sp.

“(No. 27.) Shrub about 0.6 meter high. Similar to preceding num- —
ber.” (Hart.)

19161. CASSIA sp.

“(No. 28.) A leguminous annual shrub, about 60 centimeters high, ©
bearing an enormous crop of seed. Found on borders of cultivated fields —
and in pastures. Not eaten by stock.” (Hart.)

19162. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS. Johnson grass.

“(No. 29.) An indigenous grass similar to Amber sorghum cane when
growing.” (Hart.)

19163.

“(No. 30.) A leguminous vine growing wild in abandoned fields.”
(Hart. )

19164. CHARTOCHLOA Sp.

“(No. 31.) <A large, coarse grass growing in open places in forests;
eaten by horses. Its robust habit and strikingly veined blades would
Suggest its trial as an ornamental grass.” (Hart.)

19165. PaNicum sp.

“(No. 33.) <A grass found growing sparingly in the shade; not culti-
vated.” (Hart.)

19166. Panicum sp.
“(No. 34.) A grass found on the margin of the forest on somewhat
moist soil; probably of no agricultural value.” (Hart.)

19167. Persea GRATISSIMA. Avocado. —
From Querétaro, Mexico. Presented by Sr. M. M. Urquiza. Received
September 7, 1906.

Seed.

19168. Oryza PUNCTATA. Rice. —

From Ujiji, German East Africa. Presented by Dr. G. Schweinfurth, Ber- —

lin, Germany, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received August 27, 1906.

Wild rice to be used in breeding experiments for the production of more |

disease-resistant varieties.
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19169 to 191772.

From Dominica, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. A. Hyatt Verrill.
Received September 8, 1906.

19169. TRIMEZIA LURIDA.
19170. ZEPHYRANTHES TUBISPATHA.

19171. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
A yellow variety.

19172. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
A white variety.

19173. CasraLiA GRACILIS.

From Mexico City, Mexico. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the U. S.
National Museum, September 6, 1906.

(No. 06/1,076.) Nearly spherical roots from 4 to 1 inch in diameter and of
a black color.” (ose.)

19174. ParTHENIUM ARGENTATUM. Guayule.

From Saltillo, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Victor L. Duhaime, American
consul, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received August 28, 1906.

Seed for use in germination experiments with a view to finding out whether
this plant will adapt itself to irrigated or alluvial lands.

19175. NEPHELIUM LONGANA. Longan.

From Oneco, Fla. Presented by Mr. H. N. Reasoner. Received September
1, 1906.

Seeds for experiments in raising stock upon which to graft the litchi.

19178 to 19182.

From Piracicaba, SAo Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director
of the Agricultural College. Received September 1, 1906.

19178. HYMENAEA STIGNOCARPA.

This tree probably resembles H. courbaril of tropical South America,
famous for its valuable, hard, close-grained, heavy timber and its fragrant
amber-like resin, known as West Indian copal. In this species the beans
are also lodged in a mealy pulp of honey-like taste, which can be used
for food.

19179. LUEHEA SPECIOSA.

One of a genus of Tiliaceous trees and shrubs with handsome white
or rosy flowers borne in terminal panicles or in the axils of the leaves.

19180. BAUHINIA FORFICATA.

19181. MucuNna« NIVEA.

“Similar to the Florida velvet bean but later and more robust; pro-
duces an enormous growth of vines. The beans grow in long clusters, one
to five in a pod; the clusters sometimes reach a length of 1 meter and
contain as high as seventy pods. I have been told that this vine lives
for three or four years.” (Hart.)

19182. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

Havana.
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19183 to 19192.

From Manchuria. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural ex-
plorer, August 28, 1906.
A collection of seeds, as follows:

19188. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Newchwang. ‘“(No. 255a.) A small variety of the black soy
bean. Used to make bean oil from, the remaining expressed material,
known as bean cake, being exported to Japan and southern China as a
very valuable fertilizer.” (Jleyer.)

19184. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Newchwang. ‘“(No. 256a.) <A large variety of the black soy
bean. This is a very rare variety and is used for food: also for making
a superior oil.” (J/eyer.)

19185. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. |

From Newchwang. ‘(No. 257a.) A small, ovoid, yellowish bean; sold
in Newchwang as a food for the Chinese. Seems to be unknown in other
parts of China.” (JMJeyer.)

19186. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean. |

From Newchwang. ‘‘(No. 258a.) A medium-sized, greenish soy bean.
This variety is the one most commonly used to extract bean oil from, ~
the remaining yellow material, in the form of large, flat cheeses, being
exported to different parts of Japan and especially to southern China —
as a very valuable fertilizer.” (Meyer.) q
19187. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. ' Sorghum,

From Newchwang. ‘“ (No. 259a.) Chinese name Kauliang. A brown-
colored variety of sorghum said to be grown on the rather alkaline lands
around Newchwang.” (Meyer.)

19188. ORyzaA SATIVA. Rice.

From Newchwang. “(No. 260a.) A reddish variety of dry-land rice
obtained from the magistrate of Hai-tcheng, Mr. Kuan Fing Ho, through
the efforts of the American consul-general, Mr. M. T. Simmons, at New-
chwang. As the city of Hai-tcheng is situated close to latitude 41°, this
rice may be expected to succeed in the New England States, but it
certainly will grow in the Middle Western States.” (J/eyer.)

19189. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Shan-hai-kwan, China. ‘‘(No. 26la.) A rosy colored variety of
a bush haricot bean which is eaten green as a vegetable.” (Meyer.)

19190. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

- From Shan-hai-kwan. “(No. 262a.) <A light brown colored variety of
a bush haricot bean; used as a yegetable in the green state.” (Meyer.)

19191. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. - Bean.

From Shan-hai-kwan. ‘“(No. 263a.) A red-brown colored variety of
a climbing haricot bean; used as a vegetable when green.” (Meyer.)

19192. PHASEOLUS, VULGARIS. Bean.

From Kau pan-tze. ‘“(No. 264a.) A dark, red-brown colored variety
of a climbing haricot bean; used as a vegetable when green.” (Meyer.)

19193 to 19195. Oryza PUNCTATA.

From West Africa. Received from Dr. Christian yon Liszewski, Marseille,
France, through Mr. David Fairchild, September 1, 1906.
19198.

“Konkoi. Marsh rice. Plant rough; vigorous; stem stout; little sub-
ject to lodging; heavy bearer. Period of growth from five to six months;

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191938 to 19195—Continued.

relatively early; very robust; little subject to attacks of fungous dis-
eases; very much valued by the natives for food. This variety requires
very little cultivation. It must be sown a month and a half or two
months before the end of the rainy season. The submerged fields are
very prolific for this kind of rice.” (Liszewski.)

19194.

“Talifori. Mountain rice. Plants strong, of medium height; early.
Period of growth from three to four months, which allows the natives
to harvest two crops of this rice in one season. Sown in May or June,
a month and a half before the end of the rainy season; last sowing in
August and September. It is a good yielder. The rice is valued by the
natives for food and is considered the most nutritious of the mountain
rices. According to tradition this rice is the most ancient of all the
rices of Africa and is very characteristic of the region west of French
West Africa.” (Liszewski. )

19195.

“ Kontondi. Valley rice. Plants tall, vigorous, slightly rough; straw
slightly hollowed; requires a dry seed bed; absorbs much of the nitrog-
enous matter of the soil; is a prolific bearer and must not be sown two
years in succession in the same place. As a food this variety of rice
is not valued by the natives, so that it would be difficult to procure, since
it grows very far from the routes of travel.” (Liszewski.)

19196. Prrsmka GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico: Presented by Dr. A. Wal-
ther, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, September 17, 1906.

Cuttings of a hardy avocado.

19197 to 19199. NicorTrana TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture. Received September 17, 1906.

19197.

* Daluzon. A variety with large, wide leaves.” (Lyon.)
19198.

“Hspada. A variety with narrow, thick leaves.” (Zyon.)
19199.

“ Marugui. A variety with large, broad, thin leaves.’ (Lyon.)

19203. ITIromora HORSFALLIAE BRIGGSAE.

Plants propagated in the Department greenhouse. Numbered, for conven-
ience in recording distribution, September 19, 1906.

19204. CrYPTOSTEGIA GRANDIFLORA.

From Bahama Islands, British West Indies. Received through Mr. G. N.
Collins, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Numbered, for convenience in
recording distribution, September 19, 1906.

Seedlings grown from seeds obtained from fruits which were sent to Mr. Col-
lins for determination.

19205. CENTROLOBIUM ROBUSTUM.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director
of the Agricultural College. Received September 20, 1906.

47043—Bul. 1832—08——2

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19206. PrrsEA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico. Presented by Dr. A. Walther,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett, September 20, 1906.

“ Seeds of a green-fruited variety; probably identical with budwood sent un-
der No. 19196.” (Barrett.)

19213 to 19216.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of

Agriculture, September 24, 1906.

19213. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
Variety negrosense.

19214. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

Variety negrosense erythrinium.

19215. AFZELIA RHOMBOIDEA. “Tindalo.’’

“One of our choicest hardwood timbers.” (Lyon.)
19216. Drospyros DISCOLOR.

“This is a beautiful tree and has the most attractive and luscious
looking fruit I know of, comparable only to a large, velvety, Indian, blood

peach. As for taste—well, there is a time-worn French proverb that —
most people apply— I like it, but then i am not a competent judge.’” —

( Lyon.)

19217 to 19225.

From Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. Presented by Dr. J. J. Van Hall, .Di-
rector of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, September 25, 1906.

19217 to 19219. XANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia. :
19217. Surinam. 19219. (Not labeled.)
19218. (Not labeled.)

19220. CoLocasrA sp. Taro.

Wittie.

19221 to 19225. XNANTHOSOMA spp. Yautia.
19221. Koso. 19224. Sinesie.
12222. Abo. 19225. Finga.

19223. Redie.

19226. Dtospyros TEXANA.

From Falfurrias, Tex. Collected by Mr. David Fairchild, August 8, 1906.

Seeds for hybridizing experiments. ‘“ Tree reaches a height of 30 feet; fruit
globose, black, and luscious.” (Gray.)

19228. ARTOCARPUS INCISA. Breadfruit. |

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Received through Mr. H. F. Schultz,
September 27, 1906. :

19240. Mepricaco saTIva. Alfalfa.

From Callao, Peru. Presented by Mr. Joseph C. Cree, U. S. consul. Num-
bered October 2, 1906.

-

19241. Tacca PINNATIFIDA. Fiji arrowroot.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received through Mr. Jared G. Smith, Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, October 4, 1906.
Hawaiian name, Pia.
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19242. PasPALUM DILATATUM. Large water-grass.
From Central Bucea, New South Wales. Received through Mr. W. Seccombe,
September 10, 1906.

19245 to 19257.

From Waroona, West Australia. Presented by Mr. Geo. F. Berthoud, State
Farm, Hamel. Received September 6, 1906.

19245. DANTHONIA sp. Wallaby grass.

19246. ANTHISTIRIA CILIATA. Kangaroo grass.

19247. PANICUM DECOMPOSITUM.

19248. DANTHONIA sp. Wallaby grass.
A tall, slender variety.

19249. PANICUM FLAVIDUM.

19250. DANTHONIA sp. . Wallaby grass.
A dwarf variety.

19251. DANTHONIA sp.
A variety from Collie River.

19252. ANDROPOGON BOMBYCINUS.

19253. DANTHONIA Sp. Wallaby grass.

19254. ANDROPOGON ERINTHOIDES. Satin top grass.

19255. PANICUM PROLUTUM.

19256. DANTHONIA Sp. Wallaby grass.
19257. ERAGROSTIS PILOSA.

19258 and 19259.

From Mexico City, Mexico. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the U. S.
National Museum, October 8, 1906.

19258. CASTALIA PRINGLEI. Water lily.
“Rhizomes of a white-flowering variety.” (Rose.)
19259. BESCHORNERIA YUCCOIDES.

“(No. 06/1,218.) A very rare ornamental plant; also contains a good
fiber. <A very near relative of Furcrea, which furnishes the best Mexican
fiber. Grows at an altitude of 10,000 feet or more, along with the firs,
spruces, pines, and oaks.” (Rose.)

19260. NyMPHAEA ELEGANS. Water lily.

From Harligen, Tex. Presented by Mr. Chester B. Davis, through Mr.
David Fairchild, October 24, 1906.

*“ Roots and seed vessels collected from plants growing in a pond 14 miles east
from Lonsboro, north of the railroad.” (Davis.)

19261 to 192638. JuGLANS NIGRA X REGIA. Walnut.

From Tettington, Va. Secured by Mr. Walter Fischer, scientific assistant,
October 9, 1906.

“This tree is growing on what was known as the Rowe farm, the property
of Mr. Benjamin H. Harrison, opposite lower Brandon, near Tettington, on the
James River. It is a magnificent specimen of its kind; a broad, spreading
tree about 100 feet in height with a circumference of 33 feet 3 feet from the
ground and of 25 feet 6 feet from the ground. Ata height of 12 feet it divides
into four large branches, three of which are larger than any forest trees in the
vicinity. A short distance from this giant tree is another of the same kind.

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19261 to 19263—Continued.

It is of the same height and general habit and about 24 feet in diameter. This
is said to have grown from a seed of the larger tree planted at the time of
the civil war. Neither of these trees are very prolific bearers; the larger one
is said to have borne about a peck of nuts while in its prime, but at the pres
ent time the crop does not amount to more than 2 dozen nuts; the other tree
bore about half this quantity.

“The trees seem to have characteristics between those of our native black c
walnut, butternut, and the Persian walnut. The twigs, buds, and leaves resem-
ble the last named; the outer rind of the fruit resembles that of our native
black walnut and the nut itself inclines slightly toward that of the butternut.
Both the outer and the inner husks of the nut are very thick shelled, and the
kernel is very small in proportion. It has poor germinating powers, which
probably indicates a hybrid weakness.

“No history of the large tree is available. It was described by Prof. J. T.
Rothrock in Forest Leaves, vol. 2, p. 183, who suggests that it is a hybrid ©
between J. nigra and J. regia. In spite of the strong resemblance of this tree
to those parents, the fruit does not at all agree with hybrids which are known
to have been bred from those two species (S. P. I. Nos. 21612 and 21710). This,
however, may be a variation due to its hybrid origin. The abnormal length of
the fruit of the James River hybrid suggests slightly the butternut (J. cinerea),
but the younger of the two trees shows quite a tendency in its twigs to revert
to J. nigra, although the nuts can not be distinguished from those of its parent,

“The size of these trees proves them to be of extraordinarily rapid growth,
for allowing for them the natural rate of growth of our native walnuts it would:
be impossible to account for the origin of the larger tree as a hybrid between
American and European species, as its size would indicate that it was planted
perhaps before the settlement at Jamestown. It is in all probability, however, —
not more than 150 or 200 years old. Scions have been secured for grafting |
upon the native walnut as a possible rapid-growing timber tree to furnish the
highly prized walnut lumber. Experiments by Mr. Luther Burbank in Cali-
fornia in grafting hybrids upon the slower-growing native trees have shown
that the scions stimulate the stock to even faster growth than themselves.
Their rapid growth, hence, would present no obstacle to their propagation by
grafting.” (J ischer.)

19261. Nuts of both trees, mixed by accident.

19262. Scions of the parent tree.
19263. Scions of the second generation.

19264 to 19268.

From London, England. Received through James Veitch & Sons, October
13, 1906.

19264 ‘to 19267. CRAMBE MARITIMA. Sea kale.
19264 and 19265. Beddard’s Improved.
19266 and 19267. Lily White.

19268. CYNARA SCOLYMUS. Artichoke. ‘
Globe. 2
19269. Bamsusa TULDA. Bamboo. ©

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. A. Gage, curator, Royal —
Botanie Garden. Received October 12, 1906. P

(See also S. P. I. No. 21002.)
19270. Conocasia sp. Dasheen.

From Paramaribo, Surinam. Presented by Mr. H. Polak, at the request |
of Dr. J. J. Van Hall, Director of Agriculture for the Dutch West Indies. —
Received October 13, 1906.

“Tubers of a new variety of tayer, called Hksi-taja, which means egg-tayer. a
(Polak. ) q

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(19271. XanrTHosoMa sp. Yautia.
| From Kingsville, Tex. Presented by Mr. John D. Harvey, October 13, 1906.

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 21

19272. CyYNaRA SCOLYMUS. Artichoke.
| From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., October
16, 1906.

Flat Brittany.

19273. DoLICHANDRONE RHEEDII.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri- |
culture, October 12, 1906.

19274 and 19275. Asparacus spp.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the Trans-
vaal Department of Agriculture. Received October 15, 1906. Imported
for work in asparagus-breeding experiments.

19274. (Davy’s No. 2968/1151/06.)

19275. (Davy’s No. 1049/06.)

“Collected in the Ermelo District, on the high veld between 4,000 and
5,000 feet altitude, subject to a summer rainfall of 26 inches, with
considerable heat, but a completely dry, cold winter of about five months’
duration.” (Davy.)

19276. PINUS LONGIFOLIA. Pine.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the
Arnold Arboretum. Received September 1, 1906.

“This is an Indian species and not the same as P. roxrburghi, which is the
same as P. excelsa.” (Sargent.)

19277. ApriuM GRAVEOLENS (7).

From Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Secured by Mr. John E. Rowan,
U. S. consul. Received October 18, 1906.

A wild celery introduced for breeding purposes with the cultivated forms.

19279. ScrirPUSs TUBEROSUS. r

From China. Received through Mr. John Tull, special agent, October 16,
1907.

Japanese nut Kuro-kuwai. “(No. 1.) Roots of a bulbous plant of Cyper-
aces, growing wild in marshy places; also cultivated in paddy land for tubers.
In winter they are dug and eaten either raw or boiled, resembling a chestnut
in taste. In China starch is made from them and called Batei-fun. This is
the Chinese variety which is largely imported into Japan to eat raw. These
roots were purchased on the market in Yokohama, Japan.” (T'will.)

19282. Laruyrus TINGITANUS. Tangier scarlet pea.
From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Dr. L. Trabut, October 19, 1906.

19284 to 19287.

From Tehuacan, Puebla, Mexico. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the
U. S. National Museum, October 22, 1906.

19284. BEAUCARNEA OEDIPUS, Rose.

“(No. 11220.) One of my new species and is one of the most remark-
able desert plants I have ever seen.” (fose.)

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19284 to 19287—Continued.

19285. PISTACIA MEXICANA.

(Rose’s No. 11254.) “A small Mexican tree with pinnate leaves and
dioecious flowers with no petals and five stamens; the small, somewhat
compressed nut is edible. This species grows in the valley of the Rio
Grande and Lower Pecos. It is of no economic value in its present state,
but may prove to be very useful as a drought-resistant stock upon which
to graft the finer varieties of pistache.’ (Charles J. Brand.)

19286. SPHAERALCEA UMBELLATA.

“(No. 11244.) Has a rather large pinkish flower and forms a bush
10 to 12 feet high. It is often planted as an ornamental shrub in gar-
dens at an altitude of from 4,000 to 5,000 feet in south Mexico.” (Rose.)

19287. PRUNUS CAPOLLIN. Wild cherry.

“(No. 11525.) Purchased in a Mexican market, where the dried fruits
are sold. This Prunus often forms a very large tree.” (Rose.)

19292. Currrus DECUMANA. Pomelo.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri- ©

culture, October 23, 1906.
“Native name Lukban; a pomelo of good quality and large size.” (Lyon.)

19298. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.

From McKinley, Isle of Pines, Cuba. Presented by Mr. George F. Young
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received October 27, 1907.

White Malanga.

19294. Manairera INDICA. Mango.
From Oneco, Fla. Received through Mr. BE. N. Reasoner, October 29, 1906.

Bnuria,

19297. Persea GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Cocoanut Grove, Fla. Propagated at the Subtropical Laboratory and
Garden, Miami, Fla., and numbered for convenience in recording distri-
bution, November 3, 1906.

Wester. “(Lab. No. 551.) The seed was planted thirty-five years ago (1871)
by John Thomas Peacock, but he can not recollect from where it came—prob-
ably, however, from Key West. The tree is now (November, 1906) 25 feet tall,
with a spread of 28 or 30 feet and a diameter of 15 inches 1 foot above the
ground, and is vigorous and thrifty. According to Mr. Peacock, the tree has
been a heavy bearer every year since it began to bear.” (Wester.)

19300 to 19366. Musa spp.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Received from Mr. H. C. Henricksen, of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, October 17, 1906.

19300 to 19318. MutsaA SAPIENTUM. Banana.
19300. Canarias (from No. 10965).
193801. Canarias.
19302. Ingles.
19303. Chamaluco.
19304. Cenizo.
19305. Prieto.

19306. Chinese (from No. 10965).
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19300 to 19366—Continued.

| 19307. Canarias (from No. 9575), “ Datile.”
19308. (Not labeled.)

19309. Chamaluco Pato.

19310. Guaran.

19311. Hart's Choice.

19312. Golden.

19318. Johnson (Cuba).

19314 to 19318. MuSsA CAVENDISHII. Banana.
19314. Hnano (Porto Rico).
19815. Hnano Doble (?).
19316. Hnano (Cuba).
193817. China (Jamaica).
19318. Cavendishii.

19319 to 19332. MuSA SAPIENTUM. : Banana.
| 19319. Dominico. 19326. Morado blanco.
| 19320. Rosa. 19327. Rubra.
19321. Détyl. 19328. Apple (Hawaii).
19322. Niio. 19329. Apple (2d) (Hawaii).
19323. Red Jamaica. 19330. Manzano (Cuba).
19324. Morado Colorado (Cuba). 193831. Apple (Jamaica).
19325. Morado. 19332. Manzano.
19833 to 19342. MuSA SAPIENTUM. Plantain.
19333. Congo Colorado. 19338. Pldatano Morado.
19334. Congo Blanco. 19339. Pldtano “tres cientos.”
19835. Congo Morado. 19340. Chue Chumpa.
193386. Congo Manila. 19341. Pldatano Negro.
19337. Maricongo. 19342. Platano Hartén.
19343 to 19365. MuSa spp. Banana.
19343. Kapua (Hawaii). 19356. Cinerea.
19344. Brazilian (Hawaii). 19357. Discolor (Kew).
19845. Haw Moa (Hawaii). 19358. Maas.
19346. Lele (Hawaii). 19359. Almeido.
19347. Mdaole (Hawaii). 193860. Dacca.
19348. Hai (Hawaii). 19361. Soosoo.
19349. Kudjo Hudang. 19362. Martabanica.
19350. Martaban (Calcutta). 193638. Lady-Finger (Pashon-
19351. Palembang. gar).
19352. Rajah. 193864. Lady - Finger (Ja-
19353. Ambon. maica).
19354. Kelat. 19365. Tirabuzon.
19355. Guindy.
19366. MUSA TEXTILIS. Manila hemp.

Abaca (Philippine Islands).
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24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19367. ArGLE MARMELOS. Bengal quince.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received through Mr. J. G. Smith, of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, November 5, 1906.

Sometimes called Blephant Apple, Maredoo, or Bhel Fruit.

19368. Hicorta Lacrntosa. Big shagbark hickory.
From Columbia, Mo. Presented by Mr. C. C. Bateman, October 17. 1906.

19369. Nympnaea sp. Pond lily.
From HUarligen, Tex. Presented by Mr. Chester B. Davis, November 6, 1906.

“These lilies are said to bear most beautiful flowers and very large ones.
The leaves are larger than those of No. 19260. The two lots were not from the
same locality.” (Davis.)

19370. SecHIuM EDULE. Chayote.
From Saltillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. J. R. Silliman, October 30,
1906.

“A spiny variety of the Mexican chayote, secured for distribution among
vegetable growers in the South as a possible new paying vegetable.” (Fair-
child.)

19371. PERSEA INDICA.

From Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, Nice,
France. Received November 5, 1906.

(See notes to S. P. I. Nos. 14498 and 16138.)

19373. Panicum cURVATUM. Ukoka grass.

From Zanzibar, British East. Africa. Presented by Mr. R. N. Lyne, di-
rector, Department of Agriculture. Received November 5, 1906.

“Native name Ukoka. The grass is a creeper; grows wild and luxuriantly
on the plantations, all classes of stock being very fond of it. It is the only
forage grass on this island gathered and supplied to stock. It enjoys a light
loamy soil and requires abundant rain. I believe that in humid localities you
would find it most valuable forage.” (Lyne.)

19376. Musa SAPIENTUM. Banana.

From Oneco, Fla. Received through Mr. E. N. Reasoner November 12,
1906.

Large Figue.

19377 to 19380. Perrska GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Hawaii. Seedling avocados grown from seeds taken from fruits
shipped to the Office of Pomological Investigations of the Bureau of
Plant Industry in 1904; turned over to the Office of Seed and Plant
Introduction and Distribution on November 7, 1906.

“The fruits from which these seeds were taken were of excellent quality,
those of Nos. 19379 and 19380 being exceptionally fine. The quality of No.
19380 was, I think, the finest of any avocado I have tasted, notwithstanding its
long journey in cold storage to San Francisco, express from there to Lodi, iced
car from there to New York, and express from New York to Washington.
which variable temperature and surroundings are, of course, likely to injure
the flavor and quality of any such fruit.” (Taylor.)

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~19382. Vitis vINIFERA. Grape.

From Quetta, Baluchistan. Received through Mr. Frank Benton April 6,
1906.
“ (No. 43.) Cuttings of a variety of grape described by the natives as large
and white.” (Benton.)

19383. CyNaRA SCOLYMUS. Artichoke.
From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Dr. L. Trabut November 14,
1906.

Violet Provence, ‘‘race precoce”’ (early strain).

19384. CurRYSOPHYLLUM MAGALIS-MONTANA.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the
Department of Agriculture. Received November 14, 1906.

“This is an ornamental evergreen shrub or small tree of the family. Sapo-
taceae, common on stony outcrops, particularly in the ‘ Middle Veld’ (below
4,000 feet altitude); and also on frostless ridges at about 6,000 feet near
Johannesburg. It would appear to be sensitive to frost. The fruit is agree-
ably acidulous and most refreshing in hot weather. It is much used by the
natives for making a ‘ Kaffir beer’ and by the white people for preserves, jelly,
anda kind of brandy. The ‘pit’ is too large, but perhaps this defect can be
improved away. In any case, the tree is worth growing for ornament.

“In the ‘Taal’ it is called Stem-vrugte, because the fruit is borne nearly
sessile on the stem and main branches.

“The tree tolerates great heat and light rainfall, say, 14 inches falling only
in summer, with cold nights during winter and little or no rain for about six
months.” (Davy.)

19385. Currrus DECUMANA. Pomelo.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, November 13, 1906.

“Native Lukban, or pomelo, similar to that last sent (S. P. I. No. 19292);
selected from a tree of more than ordinary prolificacy and superior fruit.’
(Lyon. )

19386. CAsUARINA EQUISETIFOLIA. Beefwood.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Mr. W. 8S. Lyon, of the Bureau of
Agriculture, November 13, 1906.

“Agoho. Hardwood timber of rapid growth; endures, with us, remarkable
extremes of drought and moisture.” (Lyon.)

19887 and 19388. Cynara scoLyMUS. Artichoke.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Novem-
ber 13, 1906.

19387. Large Globe or Paris. 19388. Large Flat Brittany.

19390 to 19419.

From China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, at
the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., in the spring of 1906.
A collection of seeds, as follows:

19390. GINKGO BILOBA. Ginkgo.

From Western Hills, near Peking. ‘‘(No. 54a, Noy., 1905.) <A fine,
spreading tree with leaves less strongly lobed than generally met with.
Collected in an old temple garden.” (JMJ/eyer.)

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193891. PISTACIA CHINENSIS.

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. “(No. 68a, Nov., 1905.) A
very ornamental tree, growing to quite large dimensions; graceful out-
lines; large pinnate leaves; small leaflets. The carpellate trees appar-
ently do not grow so large as the staminate trees; fruits very small.
May be a good stock for the large-fruited pistaches.” (J/eyer.)

19392. QUERCUS sp.

From Chang-li. ‘“(No. 64a, Oct. 13, 1905.) An ornamental oak with
broad, glossy leaves; very much used for building purposes. Grows
wild in the mountains.” (J/eyer.)

19393. QUERCUS sp. Oak.

From Chang-li. “(No. 65a, Oct. 11, 1905.) <A slender growing oak
with rather long, serrated leaves looking somewhat like chestnut leaves.
Used for poles and building material. Grows wild in the mountains near
Chang-li.” (A/eyer.)

19394. ZIzyYPHUS SATIVA. Jujube.

From Peking. “(No. 91a, Oct., 1905.) Seeds of a very large variety
of ‘date’ sold in the market. These fruits are well worth growing,
tasting very sweet when dried, and are also nice to eat when fresh.”
( Meyer.)

19395. Duiospyros LoTus. Persimmon.

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. “(No. 94a, Novy., 1905.)
A large variety of the wild persimmon; otherwise the same description
applies to it as that given for No. 57a, S. P. I. No. 17906.” (Meyer.)
19396. LAGENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd.

From Hwai jon. “(No. 97a, Nov. 6, 1905.) A pear-shaped gourd
used for covering trellises.” (Meyer.)

19397. ZizyPHUS SATIVA. Jujube.

Irom Pee-san. “(No. 98a, Oct. 26, 1905.) Seeds of an elongated
fruited variety of the *date;* very sweet and a heavy bearer.” (Meyer.)
19398. LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA. Crape myrtle.

From Western Hills. “(No. 102a, Nov., 1905.) Seeds of dark purple
crape myrtles growing in old temple gardens.” (Meyer.)

19399. KoOELREUTERIA PANICULATA. Varnish tree.

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. (No. 103a, Nov., 1905.)
19400. EvoNyMUS sp.

From Tang-san. ‘(No. 110a, Oct. 25, 1905.) A very ornamental shrub
loaded in the fall with white capsules and scarlet berries.” (Meyer.)
19401. AMPELOPSIS TRICUSPIDATA. Boston ivy.

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. “(No. 112a, Nov., 1905.)
Should not be planted in a southern exposure unless shaded; where found
wild they seem to prefer the northeast and also, although in a less
marked degree, the northwest.” (JMJeyer.)

19402. QUERCUS sp. Oak.

From Shan-hai-kwan. “(No. 114a, Oct. 17, 1905.) A slender oak with
very narrow leaves; produces good poles.” (Meyer.)

19403. DrIosPyRos KAKI. Persimmon.

From Peking. “(No. 121a, Oct. 2, 1905.) Seeds of a medium-sized
persimmon, not much seen for sale here.” (Meyer.)

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19390 to 19419—Continued.
19404. ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN.
From Tang-san. ‘“(No. 138la, Oct. 25, 1905.) A small-sized ornamental

tree with very finely divided pinnate leaves; bears pinkish blossoms.”
(Meyer. )

19405. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. _ Hawthorn.

From Tientsin. “(No. 147a, Nov. 22, 1905.) A large-fruited variety
used for making very fine preserves. The trees are decidedly orna-
mental and highly deserve to be planted in parks in groups or as solitary
specimens. See also No. 52a (S. P. I. No. 17882).” (Meyer.)

19406. PROSOPIS sp. ? Mesquite bean.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. ‘‘(No. 150a, Sept. 9, 1905.) A shrub which
supplies in its pods an excellent cattle food. Its wood is fine firewood,
and when used for fence posts will last a long time. Grows on sandy
or on dry wastes where nothing else will grow.” (J/eyer.)

19407. RHAMNUS sp. Buckthorn.

From Shan-hai-kwan. “(No. 175a, Dec. 1, 1905.) A small Rhamnus
growing from 3 to 5 feet high; has small leaves which turn to bronze
hues in the fall. Might be of use as a small hedge plant, as the stems
grow close together and are well furnished with spines.” (dJ/eyer.)

19408. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. Camphor tree.

From Tang-hsi, near Hanchau, Chehkiang. ‘“(No. 220a, Feb. 28, 1906.)
Seeds of some fine old camphor trees growing wild and also cultivated.”
(Meyer.)

19409. QUERCUS sp. Oak.

From Hanchau. ‘“(No. 222a, Mar. 3, 1906.) A few acorns of a tall,
deciduous oak used for building purposes.” (Meyer.)

19410. RHUvS sp. Sumae.

From Hanchau. “(No. 2283a, Mar. 4, 1906.) Seeds of a sumac grow-
ing wild in the woods. Grows to a medium-sized tree when left alone,
but on account of being chopped off is usually found as a_ bush.”
( Meyer.)

19411. AcrER sp.

From near Hanchau. “(No. 225a, Mar. 6, 1906.) A very tall grow-
ing maple well adapted for use as an avenue tree.” (dMJeyer.)

19412. (Undetermined. )

From Tang-hu. ‘(No. 226a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A vine growing along a
hedge; may be an ornamental.” (JM/eyer.)

19418. LONICERA JAPONICA. Honeysuckle.
From Tang-hsi. ‘“‘(No. 227a, Feb. 28, 1906.) A large-leaved variety.”
(Meyer.)

19414. CAESALPINIA Sp. (7).

From Tang-hsi, near Hanchau. “(No. 229a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A very
tough timber-producing tree used for making ax and spade handles.
Seems to be a Caesalpinia or something closely related.” (J/eyer.)

19415. (Undetermined. )

From Tang-hsi. ‘‘(No. 230a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A bush which may prove
to be ornamental; often becomes a small tree. Cuttings sent under No.
147 (S. P. I. No. 18471).” (dMeyer.)

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28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19390 to 19419—Continued.
19416. (Undetermined.)

From Tang-hsi. “(No. 231la, Mar. 1, 1906.) An ornamental, yery
densely headed, evergreen tree, not growing to large dimensions; leaves —
are rather small, but glistening green; bears black berries in the spring. —
The trunk of the tree is exceedingly spiny. It may do as a hedge plant
in the mild-wintered regions of the United States.” (Meyer.)

19417. SoLANUM DULCAMARA., Nightshade.

From Wei-tsan Mountains, near Peking. “ (No. 233a, Nov., 1905.)

A climbing, hardy, perennial Solanum, sometimes used as an ornamental
vine.” (Meyer.)

19418. CLERODENDRON BUNGEI.
From Chang-li. ‘‘(No. 234a, Nov., 1905.) Black seeds given to me as
being of an ornamental shrub.” (JZeyer.)
' 19419. GLEDITSIA sp.

From near Hanchau. ~“‘(No. 235a, Mar. 6, 1906.) A tall-growing tree
with wide-spreading branches. May prove to be an ornamental tree.”
( Meyer.)

19420. Cirrus DECUMANA. Pomelo.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, November 19, 1906.

“Pomclo de China Lukban, a pomelo of superior quality, though slightly
seedy.” (Lyon.) (See also S. P. I. Nos. 19292 and 19385.)

19421 to 19423.

From Bangkok, Siam. Presented by His Excellency, Phya Akharaj
Varadhara, minister of Siam to the United States. Received November
19, 1906. :
19421 and 19422. Duoscorea sp. Yam.

Man Sow. |
19423. IPoMOEA BATATAS. Sweet potato.

Man-thes.

“These yams are used by the people of Siam in much the same manner
that ordinary potatoes are used in the West, i. e., they are boiled, fried,
and roasted. The sprouts are cut off with a little of the body of the yam

and planted. From this the new plant develops.” (Hdward Loftus,
private secretary, Siamese Legation.)

19425 to 19428. s

From northern Korea and Siberia. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, November 13, 1906.

19425. ZoysIA PUNGENS. Korean lawn-grass.

From near Ai-djou, north Korea. “(No. 470a, July 15, 1906.) <A per-
ennial grass growing but a few inches high, well adapted for lawn
purposes. Needs mowing, in all probability, but once or twice a year
and requires very little water. This grass was found in a very dry,
exposed situation. Probably a very valuable grass.” (Meyer.)

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19426. ZoysIA PUNGENS. Korean lawn-grass.

From the banks of the Yalu, northern Korea. “(No. 471la, July 27,
1906.) The same grass as No. 470a (S. P. I. No. 19425), but from a
moister locality. There were donkeys continually browsing upon this
grass and considerable walking over it, but it was one green velvet turf,
and as such will be excellent for golf links, lawns, etc.” (Meyer.)

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it
i 19425 to 19428—Continued.

19427. JUNCUS Sp. : Rush.

From near Vladivostok, Siberia. ‘“(No. 513a, Oct. 5, 1906.) A rush
found growing in low, wet places in heavy, clayey soil. Has long, straight
leaves from 3 to 4 feet long. Will probably be very valuable for matting
manufacturing purposes. Can be grown far north. Sow the seeds on
sterilized peaty soil. Keep the seed pot in a saucer of water and cover
with glass.” (dM/eyer.)

19428. JUNCUS Sp. Rush.

From near Vladivostok, Siberia. ‘“(No. 514a, Oct. 6, 1906.) A rush
found growing on rather dry soil; in all probability adapted for matting
manufacture. Can probably be grown without standing water. Plants
sent under Nos. 557 and 558 (S. P. I. No. 19480). (J/eyer.)

19429. PaNnicuM CRUS-GALLI. ~ Barnyard grass.

From Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Received through Dr. R. Fritzgartner, No-
vember 14, 1906.

“Locally called Camalote. This grass, or cane, grows very rapidly up to 7 or
8 feet in damp places. We have it here at a height of 6,000 feet, as well as on
the coast, where it grows wild. The plant is one of the best nourishing grasses
and is preferred by cattle and horses to any other plant we have here. The ani-
mals become very fat on it, and the plant is eaten up whether dry or fully
grown. It is different from Honduras teosinte.” (Fritegartner.)

19430. JoANNESIA PRINCEPS.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director,
Agricultural College. Received June 7, 1906.

“(No. 19.) A large tree furnishing fine timber.” (Hart.)

19457 to 19465.

From Moyabamba, Peru. Presented by Mr. Serafin Filomeno. Received
November 12, 1906.

Seeds as follows, with notes by Filomeno:

19457. (Undetermined.) Rubber.
Mazaranduba, cultivated rubber.

19458. (Undetermined. ) Rubber.
Monisoba, cultivated rubber.

19459. (Undetermined. ) Rubber.
Yebe de Caballo Cocha, from Loreto.

19460. (Undetermined.) Rubber.
Yebe de Balsapuerto.

19461. (Undetermined.) Rubber.
Leche Caspi. Wild rubber discovered by Mr. Filomeno.

19462. (Undetermined.) Rubber.
Guta Moyobombi; not very abundant in resin; discovered by Mr. Filo-

meno.

19463. GOSSYPIUM sp. Cotton.
Brown-fibered cotton.

19464. GossyYPIUM sp. Cotton.
White-fibered cotton.

19465. ZA MAYS. Corn.

A red variety.
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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19467 and 19468.

From Hoijo, near Kobe, Japan. Received through Mr. John Tull, special
agent, November 13, 1906.

19467. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. - Radish.

“(No. 2.) This is the large white radish that is used so extensively by
the Japanese. It is grated and served raw, as horseradish is, with meats,
and is also cut up into small blocks about 1 inch square and pickled. I[
did not see it eaten raw in any large quantity, as we do the radish.” —
(Tull.)

19468. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. —

“(No. 3.) A small red bean, supposed to mature three months after
planting. The Japanese make a candy or cake, called azuki, shiyozu, and
yowkau, from these beans, which, when served with tea, is very refresh-
ing, palatable, and satisfying. They boil the beans thoroughly; then by |
mixing them with water the preparation is strained through a fine cloth, ~
separating the hulls. The bean part settles and leaves the water on top. ©
The water is then poured off and the bottom, being mixed with sugar to —
the proper proportion, is boiled again and when cool hardens. It is then
cut into small pieces 1 inch square and served.” (Twll.)

19469 to 19480.

From eastern Siberia. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural ~
explorer, November 24, 1906.

A collection of cuttings of trees and shrubs and roots of rushes, as follows: 2

19469. Saxrx sp. Willow. —

From near Vladivostok. ‘(No. 587, Oct. 6, 1906.) A very tall growing ~

willow with small, narrow leaves. Similar to No. 529 (S. P. I. No. ~

19527).” (Meyer.)

19470. SaLrx sp. , Willow.

From near Vladivostok. “(No. 538, Oct. 6, 1906.) A bushy willow
having long, slender branches and long, narrow leaves. Seems to be ©)
sand binding and forms dense thickets here and there along the Yalu.” |

(Meyer.)
19471. Satrx sp. Willow.
From near Vladivostok. ‘(Nos. 539 and 540, Oct. 6, 1906.) A low, ~

somewhat crawling willow with broad, short leaves, found in a dry
creek bed. Is very tough and can probably be utilized as a sand binder
and also for basket making.” (JJeyer.)

19472. Satix sp. Willow.

From Okyansky. ‘“(Nos. 541 and 542, Oct. 8, 1906.) A very tall §
growing willow with large, broad leaves. This is probably a variety of
No. 537 (S. PB. I. No. 19469).” (Meyer.)

19473. SaLix sp. Willow.

From Okyansky. “(No. 5438, Oct. 9, 1906.) A tall-growing, bushy
willow, making straight shoots 8 feet long. May be of use in basket —
making. Grows on rather dry land and is in all probability a hybrid.” —
( Jeyer.)

19474. Sattix sp. Willow.

From near Sedansk. ‘“(Nos. 544 and 545, Oct. 7, 1906.) A low, bushy —
willow with very slender, tough branches having red-colored bark. An —
excellent tying material for use in the garden. Seems to prefer some-
what wet situations.” (J/eyer.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 31

19469 to 19480—Continued.
19475. Sa.ix sp. Willow.

From near Sedansk. ‘“(No. 546, Oct. 7, 1906.) A broad-leaved willow,
growing mostly as a shrub, but seen here and there as a small tree; is
found in very dry situations and usually between other shrubbery.”
(Meyer. )

19476. ACANTHOPANAX SESSILIFLORUM.

From near Sedansk. “(Nos. 547, 548, 549, and 550, Oct. 7, 1906.) An
ornamental, hardy shrub, having palmately divided leaves and bearing
on its somewhat spiny branches many short, dense umbels of brownish
colored flowers, followed by blackish berries. Throws out many shoots
from the roots, which do not fall in all directions, as many of our gar-
den shrubs do.” (J/eyer.)

19477. VITIS AMURENSIS. Grape.

From near Sedansk. ‘“(Nos. 551 and 552.) Wild grapes, bearing
small bunches of edible berries, found in dry and exposed places between
shrubbery. They will probably prove to be a good stock in regions where
climatic conditions are not favorable for grape culture.” (dleyer.)

19478. FRAXINUS Sp. Ash.

From Okyansky. “(Nos. 5538 and 554, Oct. 9, 1906.) <A large-leaved
ash, of use aS ap ornamental tree in parks and large gardens.” (Meyer.)

19479. ACTINIDIA KOLOMIKTA (?).

From the mountains near Okyansky. ‘“(Nos. 555 and 556, Oct. 8,
1906.) <A tall, climbing actinidia, producing silver-tinted leaves among
its masses of foliage.” (dMJeyer.)

19480. JUNCUS sp. Rush.

From near Vladivostok. “(Nos. 557 and 558, Oct. 6, 1906.) A rush
growing on rather dry ground. Seems to be a very good one for matting
manufacture. If so, could probably be grown in ordinary fields for this
purpose and would, as such, do away with all the difficulties connected
with the culture of wet-land rushes.” (J/eyer.)

19482. TrrricUuM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Histon, Cambridge, England. Presented by Prof. R. H. Biffen, of the
Cambridge University Agricultural Experiment Station, through Prof.
N. E. Hansen. Received November 1, 1906.

19484. CerLTIS RHAMNIFOLIA. Cambedoo stinkwood.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Mr. KE. Hutchins, Con-
servator of Forests at Cape Town, through Prof. A. V. Stubenrauch,
Berkeley, Cal. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
December 2, 1905.

19485. ANDROPOGON RUFUS.

From Piracicaba, Sio Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, di-
rector of the Agricultural College. Received November 20, 1906.

19486. CannaBsis SATIVA. Hemp.

From Lexington, Ky. Received through Prof. H. Garman, of the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, November 30, 1906.

This seed is the first generation from Manchurian hemp seed produced in the
district of Shinmintong, some 200 miles southwest of Kirin Province, and was
grown from S. P. I. No. 18632 at the Agricultural Experiment Station, Lexing-
ton, Ky., during the season of 1906. The original seed from which this seed
was grown was received May 29, 1906, from the Yokohama Nursery Company,
Yokohama, Japan.

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19488. CaANANGA ODORATA. Tlang Tang

From Hacienda Malunu, near Ilagan, Isabela, P. I. Presented by M1 ’
George P. Ahern, Director of Forestry, through Mr. David Fairehild.
Received December 1, 1906. "]

(See S. P. I. No. 20908 for remarks. )

19489. PruNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Kwang-ning, Manchuria. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agri
cultural explorer, October 24, 1906.

“(No, 265a.) Seed of the common wild apricot, which grows all over the
mountains near Kwang-ning. The natives use the seeds in giving some flavor
to the water in which they boil certain cakes, but they say the seeds are quite
poisonous.” ( Meyer.)

19493 to 19495. GuaptoLus spp. Gladiolus. —

From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. David Prain, director, Royal Botanic |
Gardens. Received November 27, 1906.

Bulbs of wild species for use in hybridization experiments being conducted
by Mr. T. H. Kearney.

19498. GLADIOLUS DRACOCEPHALUS.
19494. GLADIOLUS PURPUREO AURATUS.
19495. GLADIOLUS SEGETUM.

19496. INpIGOrERA ARRECTA.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Received November 19, 1906. < |

19497. Drospyros VIRGINIANA. Persimmon.

From Blairstown, Md. Presented by Mr. W. S. Swart. Received Novem- |
ber 27, 1906.

Cuttings of a seedless variety.

19498. CLERODENDRON FOETIDUM.

From Wonsan, Korea. Presented by Mr. C. F. S. Bilbrough. Received
October 22, 1906. ;
“Seeds of a shrub from which the Koreans make their far-famed paper.
This is a very hardy, handsome shrub and will grow from cuttings, seeds, or
root sets up to about 20 feet. The Koreans macerate the bark in hot water to
a pulp and from the proceeds make a very strong paper.” (Bilbrough.)

(Probably the same as S. P. I. No. 12768.)

19499. LervucaADENDRON ARGENTEUM. Silver tree. @

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Wm. Lister, Acting
Chief Conservator of Forests, Department of Agriculture. Received
December 1, 1906.

(See 8S, P. I. Nos. 7556, 8317, and 9633.)
19500 and 19501.

From Ispahan, Persia. Received through Mr. John Tyler, U. S. vice consul x
general, Teheran, November 13, 1906.

19500. GLyCcYRRHIZA GLABRA.

“The licorice grows wild and is largely exported to America, chiefly,

I believe, for sweetening tobacco and possibly for mixing with porter.”
(Tyler.)

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; 19500 and 19501—Continued.

19501. Ruvpia TINCTORUM. Madder.

“The madder, as you know, produces the red color used in Persia for
dyeing the woo! of which the red of the carpets is woven. I have a little
rug in my house, upward of a hundred years old, of this dye, which is

~ as bright now as when it was first woven. The Turkey reds were
originally dyed from this root.” (Tyler.)

19502. ASPARAGUS SCHOBERIOIDES.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany December 1, 1906.

Imported for experiments in the breeding of disease-resistant asparagus.

19503. Avena FaTua.

From Ispahan, Persia. Received through Mr. John Tyler, U. S. vice consul
general, Teheran, November 13, 1906.

“Seed found growing wild in the province of Ispahan, about 270 miles from
Teheran, Persia.” (T'yler.)

‘19504. Crrrus DECUMANA. Pomelo.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Mr. J. R. Huffaker, Brookfield, Mo.
Received December 10, 1906.

~* Seeds collected by Prof. W. A. Estes, 18 Quinsan road, Shanghai, China.”
(Huffaker.)

19505. C2rELTIS AUSTRALIS. Hackberry.

From Tunis, Tunis. Presented by Mr. L. Guillochon, Director of Agricul-
ture. Received December 4, 1906.

* One of the best avenue and shade trees in use in North Africa and Portugal.”
(Fairchild.)

19506 and 19507. TriroLiumM SUAVEOLENS. Clover.

From northwestern India. Presented by Mr. Philip Parker, of the Indian
Irrigation Service, through Mr. C. J. Brand, December 10, 1906.

19506.

Daur Shaftal. “This variety comes from the Tochi Valley, where it is
commonly sown during the month of September and gives three cuttings
of hay after December. This is probably one of the upright forms of
Trifolium repens, Similar to the one grown in the Po Valley, of northern
Italy.” (Sco/field.)

19507.

Farsi Shaftal (Persian clover.) ‘ This seed was obtained from Pannu
(or Edwardesabad). No cultural notes accompanied this sample, but it
is believed to be similar to the Daur Shaftal.” (Scofield.)

“This species has been somewhat sparingly cultivated in European gardens
on account of its fragrant pale-rose flowers. The seed sometimes occurs as an
impurity in alfalfa, and when thus sown with alfalfa in the fall has been found
to withstand the winters at Washington, D. C., perfectly. It is possible that

_ this clover will be found useful for sowing in the late summer or early fall,

after the manner of crimson clover. It shows, however, a great tendency to
lodge badly on account of the weak, hollow stems.” (C. V. Piper.)

47043—Bul. 1832—08——3

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19509 to 19511. Musa spp.

From Santa Barbara, Cal. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi, through Mr.
O. W. Barrett. Received December 11, 1906. :

19509. MUSA MARTINI.
19510. MuvSA RHODOCLAMYS.
19511. MUSA ENSETE.

19512. HorpruM HEXASTICHUM. Six-row barley.

From Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Received from Prof. J. Buchanan, through
Prof. C. A. Zavitz, November 27, 1906. .

“A pedigreed barley of the Manchurian type; said to be an excellent pro-
ducer.” (Zavitz.)

19513 and 19514. Carsicum annuUM. Red pepper.

From Tientsin, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, April 23, 1906.

19513.

A large, short-podded variety.
19514.

A long, narrow-podded variety.

19516. ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. Re-
ceived December 12, 1906.

“T have continually been on the lookout for seedlings of Asparagus acuti- —
folius. L., the native species here, the tender shoots of which are eagerly gath- —
ered as a delicacy, but the plant is rather scarce in the little wood belonging
to me, and it is, I believe, impossible to transplant it, at least when it, as here,
grows in the rocks, sending its fleshy roots deep in the fissures. Young plants
are exceedingly scarce, as are the seeds, and then it seems even the few seeds —
produced are destroyed by insect enemies.

“T nearly gave up the hope of finding young plants, and then going through ~
the pot cultures I came on a plant which was growing in a pot. I have always
given orders to save seedlings of this species when found working in the ground,
and it must be such a plant. Thus it has come that at last I have had the
great pleasure of being able to send you plants undoubtedly true to name.
Perhaps you are right that even all the young seedlings I sent are also A.
acutifolius, though I thought they were not.” (Proschowsky.)

19517, to £9521:

From Alexandria, Egypt. Presented by Mr. V. F. Naggiar, through Mr.
David Fairchild, November 6, 1906.

19517. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
19518. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
19519. CICER ARIETINUM. Chick-pea. —

19520. VICIA FABA. Horse bean.
19521. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM. Fenugreek.

19523 to 19531.

From Manchuria, Korea, and eastern Siberia. Received through Mr.
F. N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, December 1, 1906. .|
A collection of seeds, cuttings, and plants, the latter distinguishable from
the seeds by the absence of the letter ‘‘a” following Meyer’s number.
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19528 to 19531—Continued.
(19523. JUNCUS sp. Rush.

From northern Korea. “(No. 472a, Sept. 2, 1906.) Seed of a Juncus
found growing in a wet ditch; looks like J. effusus, but has longer, more
slender leaves. Probably very valuable in matting manufacture. Will
grow very far north, as the climate here is pretty cold in winter. Sow
under glass on wet, peaty soil.” (JZeyer.)

19524. JUNCUS Sp. Rush.

From near Novo Wiowsk, Siberia. “(No. 478a, Sept. 10, 1906.) <A
Juncus with slender leaves growing to be a yard long; found on salty,
marshy land. May be valuable for matting manufacture. Sow the same
as No. 472a (S. P. I. No. 19523).” (Meyer.)

19525. Scirpus sp.

From near Hunchun, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 474a, Sept. 9, 1906.) <A very
tall Scirpus with leaves 4 to 5 feet long; found on marshy, peaty land.
Sow the same as No. 472a.” (J/eyer.)

19526. JUNCUS sp. (?). Rush.

From northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 475a, Sept. 6, 1906.) A Juncus-like
plant found growing in muddy, submerged places. Probably too short for
matting manufacture, as it grows only about a foot tall. Sow the same
as No. 472a.” (J/eyer.)

19527. SALix sp. Willow.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 529, Sept. 1, 1906.) <A
very fine, valuable willow, being an ornamental tree as well as a lumber
producer. Attains a height of from SO to 100 feet. When young the
bark is white coated like Hucalyptus globulus; when old it becomes
shaggy and can be torn off in strips. Seed sent under No. 403a (S. P. I.
No. 20128).” (Meyer.)

19528. ACTINIDIA KOLOMIKTA (?).

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 530, Aug. 24, 1906.)
Cuttings of an Actinidia having red and rosy colored leaves. This is a
very ornamental climber, some of the leaves remaining light green, while
others are wholly or partly colored.” (JMJeyer.)

19529. PINUS KORAIENSIS. Pine.

Young trees. From the forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. ‘ (No.
538, Aug. 24,1906.) A pine having bluish green foliage and bearing heavy
cones, which contain edible seeds. This pine attains a height of over 150
feet; produces excellent lumber, making clean stems of 100 feet. May
be of use for forestry or park purposes in the colder, moister regions of
the United States. Cones sent under No. 3338a (S. P. I. No. 20089).”
( Meyer.)

19530. Larix sp. Larch.

Young trees. From the forest of Bo-tau-shan,-northern Korea. ‘“(No.
534, Aug. 24, 1906.) <A larch growing to enormous dimensions, the trunk
of Some specimens being 4 feet in diameter 5 feet above the ground and
over 150 feet tall. Produces excellent lumber. May be of use for for-
estry purposes and in parks in the colder regions of the United States.”
(Meyer.) - .

19531. PopuLus sp. Poplar.

Young tree. From the forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. “(No.
5386, Aug. 25, 1906.) A poplar with large, elliptical leaves, of which the
upper side is somewhat silvery. Grows to be a stately tree over 100
feet tall. Is used by the Koreans, when hollowed out, for making canoes
and barrels. Of use as a forest and park tree in the cooler parts of the
United States; likes a moist soil and thrives on sandy flats better than
in a rocky situation.” (MJeyer.)

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19532 to 19543.

From Valuiki, Samara Government, Russia. Presented by Mr. Vasili S.
Bogdan, director, Kostichey Agricultural Experiment Station, through
Prof. M. Golenkin, director, Moscow Botanical Gardens, Moscow, Russia.
Received December 12, 1906. ‘

19532. GLYCERIA DISTANS. 19539. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM.
19533. FESTUCA OVINA. (No. 3.)
19534. MErDICAGO FALCATA. 19540. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM.
19535. POA BULBOSA VIVIPARA. (No. 4.)
19536. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM. 19541. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM.
19587. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM. (No. 5.)

(No. 1.) 19542. AGROPYRON TRITICEUM.
19538. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM. 19543. AGROPYRON REPENS.

(No. 2.) ;

19544 to 19547. PuHornrx DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Muscat, Arabia. Presented by the Hills Brothers Company, New
York, N. Y. Received December 1, 1906.
Date seeds for propagating seedling date orchards in the Southwest.

19544. Burdi. 19546. Khanaizi.
19545. Burni. 19547. Naghal.
19548 and 19549. MHorpeum pisticuum. Barley.

From Wordsley, Stourbridge, England. Received through Edward Webb &
Sons, November 14, 1906.

19458. Webb's Kinver Chevalier.
19549. Webb's New Burton Malting.

19550 to 19553. lLizium spp. Lily.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, D. D. Re-
ceived December 18, 1906.

19550. (Bulbs.) 19551. (Seed.)

“This lily grows 6 or 7 feet high and bears a beautiful cream-colored
flower resembling what I have heard called the Japan lily; ten or more
flowers in one head.” (Farnham.)

19552. (Bulb.) 19553. (Seed.)

‘This lily came up in the spring, looking somewhat like a very large
bean plant, with two leaves. It grew to be 33 feet tall. The leaves,
thick and large, were not opposite. Long before it bloomed a bud ap-
peared, which gradually developed and finally opened, revealing 4 buds.
From being erect, they began to turn down after the manner of the Japan
lily (?), and when horizontal they bloomed. Each flower had 5 petals
6 inches long; 5 stamens. The stalk was one-half inch in diameter. The
petals white, with a patch through the middle 2 inches long and three-
fourths inch wide, reddish brown or claret color. Some of the leaves,
including stem, were 10 inches long and 5 inches wide. The flowers were
fragrant and had this peculiarity—the 4 lower petals were like a tube
or box, the upper one resembling a cover or lid.” (Farnham.)

19554 to 19557.

From Grensholmen, Norsholm, Sweden. Received from Baron J. Manner-
heim, December 14, 1906.
Seed obtained for the purpose of testing at the Agricultural Experiment
Station, Sitka, Alaska.
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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 37

19554 to 19557%—Continued.
19554. BRASSICA RAPA. Turnip.

Petrowski Russian. ‘Is proving resistant in Alaska to the turnip root
maggot.” (fairchild.)

19555. BRASSICA RAPA. Turnip.
Gratscheffs Russian.

19556. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

_ From northern Sweden.

19557. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From northern Sweden.

19561 and 19562. CramBr MARITIMA. Sea kale.

From Reading, England. Received through Sutton & Sons, December 20,
~ 1906.

19561.

Ivory White. Plants.
19562.

Plants of ordinary sea kale.

For general distribution in an endeavor to popularize this delicious vegetable.

19563 to 19565. Ruevm spp.

From Cornhill, Liverpool, England. Received through The Cooperative
Bees, Ltd., December 20, 1906.

19563. RHEUM COLLINIANUM.
19564. RHEUM EMODI.

19565. RHEUM UNDULATUM.
Imported for cooperative hybridizing experiments.

19567. Ruevum hyb. Rhubarb.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Decem-
ber 22, 1906.
Hybride Florentin. (See note to preceding number. )

19568 to 19571. Zra mays. Corn.
From Budapest, Hungary. Received through Mr. Edmund Mauthner, May
1, 1906.

Four yarieties of Indian corn, as follows:
19568. Pignoletto. (No. 176.)
19569. Cinquantino. (No. 177.)
“Promising for southern California and Arizona.” (Fairchild.)
19570. Sze’kely. (No. 178.)
19571. Alcsuth. (No. 179.)

19576 to 19579. Musa SAPIENTUM. Banana.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Received from the Agricultural Experiment
Station, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, December 26, 1906.

19576. 19578.

Platano Macho. Cuatro-racimos.
19577. 19579.

Hamakua, Congo Punzerda.

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38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19581. RueeuM PALMATUM TANGHUITICUM. Rhubarb.

From Chester, England. Received through Dicksons’ Nurseries, December
26, 1906.

Imported for cooperative work in hybridizing experiments,
19582 to 19585. Soranum rTuBErosum. Potato.

From Moscow, Russia. Received from E. Immer & Son, through Prof.
N. E. Hansen, December 27, 1906.

Four varieties of the coarse alcohol potatoes imported for experiments in
alcohol-distillation work:

19582. 19584.
Woltmann, Charter.
19583. 19585.
Phoebus. Viol.
19586. Iris oprustroria. [risss

From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. David Prain, director, Royal
sotanic Gardens. Received December 29, 1906.

Plants imported for cooperative experiments.

19594 to 19596. Ricrnus communis. Castor-oil plant.

From Moyobamba, Peru. Presented by Mr. Serafin Filomeno, November
12, 1906.

Three types of seed distinguishable as to color and size.

19597 to 19605.

From eastern Siberia. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, January 3, 1907.

A collection of plants and cuttings, as follows:
19597. JUNCUS sp. Rush.

From near Czernigowka, Siberia. “(Nos. 559 and 560, Oct. 22, 1906.)
A rush growing in moist situations on black peaty soil. Can be grown
in moisture-retaining soil without having to be flooded like the matting
rushes in southern China. Seems to be well adapted for matting manu-
facture.” (Meyer.)

19598. Satrix sp. Willow.

From near Iman, Siberia. “(Nos. 561 and 562, Nov. 1, 1906.) A broad-
leaved willow growing to be a tall bush or small-sized tree; leaves some-
what hirsute. The branches of old trees assume a somewhat drooping
habit. Is probably Salix caprea. Of use as a park shrub or tree,
especially on dry, poor soils.” ( Meyer.)

19599. Satrtx sp. Willow.

}

From Lake Hanka, Siberia. “(No. 565, Oct. 29, 1906.) A small-leaved
willow growing in water 15 feet deep and having its main roots near
the shore but sending out long shoots toward the deep water. The shoots
stool out again and form floating bushes between the lotus leaves or the
smaller bodies of water connected with the lake.” (Meyer.)

19600. VITIS AMURENSIS. Wild grape.

From the mountains near Czernigowka, Siberia. “(Nos. 564 and 565,
Oct. 23, 1906.) A variety bearing very large leaves; of use as a stock
plant in cold climates for large-fruited varieties, and is possibly capable
of sufficient improvement to give the world a perfectly hardy grape of
the Vinifera type. An inferior wine is made from the berries.” (iM eyer.)

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19597 to 19605—Continued.
: 19601. SaAnix sp. Willow.

From Knorrink, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 566, Oct. 29, 1906.) A bushy willow
making long, straight shoots. Grows on moist, peaty soil and is well
fitted for basket making; has been planted by the Russians along some
of the river banks, but is apparently not the best kind of willow for
bank-binding purposes.” (M/eyer.)

19602. ScHIZANDRA CHINENSIS.

From Merkoechofka, Siberia. Cuttings and seed. ‘“(Nos. 360a. 567,
and 568, Oct. 25, 1906.) A climber bearing long racemes of scarlet berries
which are edible, though not very good. The plant can be used as a
graceful vine for trellis work and for porches.” (dM/eyer.)

19603. Matus MALUS. Apple.

From Khabarovsk, Siberia. “(No. 569.) A small, red-colored apple;
withstands the cold and droughts in Khabarovsk very well. Called in
Russian Reinetka apple, but it is of Chinese origin. Obtained from the
garden of Gen. M. Vedensky.” (Meyer.)

19604. PyRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Khabarovsk, Siberia. ‘(No. 570, Nov. 6, 1906.) Scions of an
improved form of P. ussuriensis, the wild pear here; obtained from the
garden of Gen. M. Vedensky.” (Meyer.)

19605. PRUNUS sp. 3 Plum.

From Khabarovsk, Siberia. .‘“‘( No. 571, Novy. 6, 1906.) <A yellow plum,
said to be of good flavor, growing vigorously in the rather unfavorable
climate. Obtained from the garden of Gen. M. Vedensky.” (JZeyer.)

19606 and 19607. CumMINUM CYMINUM. Cumin.

From Malta. Presented by Dr. J. Borg, curator, San Antonio Gardens.
Received December 27, 1906.

“Samples of the best variety of cumin, Kemmun bla sufa, i. e., cumin with-
out wool. Cumin has been grown in Malta since time immemorial. In Geof-
froy’s Materia Medica, published in Venice in 1742, it is stated that cumin in
Melita insula copiose seritur; indeed, until recently it was not grown anywhere
else in the Mediterranean. A peculiarity well worth mentioning is that cumin,
although very largely grown in Malta, is never used by us in any way whatever,
although we almost daily make use of anise seed, wild fennel, and caraway
seed: as condiments and for sweetmeats. Cumin is grown only to be exported
to the continent, mostly to Hamburg, Germany. ‘The price of cumin in ordinary
years varies from £2 to £3 per kantar (Maltese hundredweight of 100 rotolo =
175 pounds). But this year, 1906, the price has gone up to £7 per kantar, said
to be owing to the failure of the crop in Morocco. Cumin is used in Germany
and Holland for the manufacture of some kinds of liquors and for flavoring
dishes and pastry.

“Cumin is sown toward the end of March or beginning of April and the crop
is ready toward the 15th of June. When it is about 1 inch high gangs of
women are employed with small hoes who squat on the cumin and proceed to
scratch the soil around it and to remove the weeds. They trample and bruise
the cumin so much that it is a sorry sight to see a field of cumin just tilled, but
the cumin seems to enjoy this treatment, and in a fortnight the bruised plants
form into bushy balls of the deepest green, thickly set together and covered all
over with umbels of small purplish flowers.

“We have two varieties of cumin, or rather the type and its variety. The
typical cumin has the fruit or seed covered with longish downy hairs; the
variety bla sufa is without hairs and is much less subject to mildew than the
type. This is probably explained by the fact that the dew is retained by the
hairs of the fruit and the growth of the fungus is favored. Both varieties are
always found more or less mixed, as the beardless variety has a tendency to
revert to the type, but to check the mildew our agriculturists are careful to

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40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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discard as much as possible the bearded fruit. The presence of bearded seed |
does not affect the price of the crop. Cumin is little subject to diseases, much |
less so than anise, which is also much grown, but in moist springs is very |
liable to fail.” (Borg.)

19608 to 19610. Cirrus spp.

From Glen Saint Mary, Fla. Propagated by Mr. G. L. Taber for distribu- ;)
tion by the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction and Distribution. Num-
bered January 5, 1907.

Hybrid citrus fruits developed by Dr. H. J. Webber, in charge of the Depart-
ment Plant Breeding Laboratory.

19608. CITRUS TRIFOLIATA X AURANTIUM. Citrange.
Rustic. (P. B. No. 783.) Budded on Trifoliata stock.

19609. CITRUS TRIFOLIATA X AURANTIUM. Citrange.
Colman. (BP. B. No: 072: Budded on Trifoliata stock. |

19610. CrITURS NOBILIS X AURANTIUM. ' Orange.
Thornton. (P. B. Thornton No. 5.) Budded on rough lemon stock.

19611. Garcinia MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department
of Agriculture. Received January 5, 1907.

Seed.

19612. InepaTIENs OLIVERI.

From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. David Prain, director, Royal
Botanical Gardens. Received January 5, 1907.

Seeds imported for breeding experiments.

19616. LaAGENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Hon. Horace Lee Washing-
ton, consul-general. Received December 20, 1906.

“Within the past five years there has come into very general use in South
Africa a pipe made from the calabash. Pipe smokers who have used this—
calabash pipe, practically without exception, say that it gives a special softness
of flavor that pipes of no other material offer. I believe this to be so and that
the demand for such a pipe in the American market would be very large, for
as soon as the pipe becomes known it will be appreciated. To be of benefit to
the fullest extent the calabash should be grown at home.

“Great difficulty is experienced in securing the seed here. The farmers are
sometimes suspicious and boil the seed, and in any event it is not readily
obtained. The calabash pipe industry is proving a very remunerative one here
in Cape Colony, both to the growers of the calabash and those engaged in
making it into pipes, and also to the retail sellers. It grows in certain sec-
tions of Cape Colony with little difficulty, but seems to demand a very hot and
dry climate with rain at the right season of the year to reach perfection. The
curved stem end of the vegetable forms a light and appropriate shape for pipes.
It colors like meerschaum and can be highly polished. The life of one of these
pipes is about that of a French briar wood pipe. The usual lining is plaster of
paris, called by the trade ‘“ meerschaum.’ A cheap grade is lined with tin.
These pipes sell for from $1 to $62, according to the type of finish. Pipe mount-
ing and fitting being cheaper in England than here, large shipments are made
to England for mounting and returned here for sale.

“The industry is being crippled here by the growers refusing to sell the
seeds of the calabash. It is extremely difficult, as stated above, to obtain them
from any source. The crop last year was estimated at 60,000 and this year at
about 150,000, but next season’s prospects are not so good.” (Washington.)

“This can be grown successfully in the Southwest, and gourds have been —
matured in Maryland from which beautiful pipes were made.” (fairchild.)

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19617. CANAVALIA OBTUSIFOLIA.

From San Ramon, Mindanao, P. I. Received through Mr. Frank Benton,
apicultural investigator, December 29, 1906.

“(No. 97.) Beans growing on the beach in sand wet with salt water from
_time to time. A creeping plant with ascending stems 18 inches to 2 feet tall;
blossoms pinkish purple. Cattle eat the leaves readily. The plant binds well
shifting sands close to sea water.” (Benton.)

19618. Lurra sp. Gourd.

From San Ramon, Mindanao, P. I. Received through Mr. Frank Benton,
apicultural investigator, December 29, 1906.

(Benton’s No. 98.)

19619. AwnTIGONON LEPTOPUS. Mountain rose.

From Poona, Bombay Presidency, India. Received through Mr. Frank
Benton, apicultural investigator, December 29, 1906.

“(No. 100.) Seed of a very ornamental climbing plant. Produces a _ pro--

fusion of beautiful delicate pink blossoms in branching racemes; commonly
eultivated in parts of India; also common in Manila and other parts of the
Philippines as a porch cover. Spanish name, Cadena de Amor.” (Benton.)

19620. Hepycurum coccinEUM (?).

From Lumding, Assam, India. Received through Mr. Frank Benton, api-
cultural investigator, December 29, 1906.

“(No. 101.) Seed of a herbaceous plant, 12 to 15 feet tall, found growing on
the edge of a marsh. Leaves alternate, about 15 inches long, lanceolate-linear,
pointed; blossoms in terminal racemes, each blossom resembling a small pink
lily; quite ornamental; seed pods size of hazelnut, black when ripe; seeds
numerous, small, black.” (Benton.)

19621. OpunTta sp. Tuna.
From Alonzo, Mexico. Received through Dr. David Griffiths, January 7,
1907.

Seedling plants grown from seed collected by Dr. Griffiths June 10, 1904
(Nos. 6529 and 6530), at Alonzo, Mexico, and propagated in the Department
greenhouse.

19622. PHyYLLOSTACHYS MITIS. Bamboo.

From Nagasaki, Japan. Received through Mr. John H. Tull, special agent,
January, 1907.

“Young plants of the J/oso variety, which is the largest variety growing near
Nagasaki. These plants were purchased from a farmer, Mr. Gaichiro Komori,
1313 Tagami village, and I know them to be genuine, as I saw them dug, and
the roots were connected with the large plants. The true largest form is hard
to dig, and unless some one is there when they are dug smaller forms will be
substituted, for all look alike when young. Tagami village is only a few miles
out and very fine bamboos grow there. One or two thousand more plants,
grown one year in nursery rows, can be arranged for at 40 sen (20 cents) each,
if desired.” (Tull.)

19630 to 19691. Matus spp.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Ar-
nold Arboretum. Received January 7, 1907.
A collection of cuttings secured from trees growing in the Arnold Arboretum
for cooperative work with the Mississippi Valley Apple Breeders’ Association.
The notes are those of Professor Sargent.
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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19680. M. SARGENTI.

“WM. sargenti was discovered by me in a salt marsh near Mororan, |
Japan, in 1892. It is a rather small shrub, but very ornamental in —
flower.”

19631. M. SYLVESTRIS.

“VW. sylvestris is sometimes called 1/7. aceba, and by the older botanists
was considered a form, at least, of the common apple.”

19682. M. CRATAEGIFOLIA.
“WM. crataegifolia, sometimes called Cormus, is a rare Italian tree.”
19633. M. SPECTABILIS var. (1615).

“VW. spectabilis var. is the double-flowered form of J/. spectabilis, un-
known in cultivation and supposed to be a native of China.”

19634. M. zuMtI.

“VW. cumi is a native of the mountains of Japan, where I found it in
1892 and introduced it into cultivation.”

19635. M. BaccaTa (?).°

“VW. baccata is the small-fruited crab of eastern Siberia.’

19636. M. ATROSANGUINEA.

“M. atrosanguinea is probably a hybrid between M. toringo and M.
floribunda.”

19637. M. BaccaTa X Matus (3549).
19638. M. PRUNIFOLIA FRUTICO COCCINEA.
19639. M. DENTICULATA (4627-1).
19640. M. casHMerIcA (8833/1).

“MM. cashmerica is a Himalayan species. It is growing well here and is
interesting as one of the few Himalayan trees that flourish in this
climate.”

19641. M. coRONARIA.

“MVM. coronaria is our common species of the Eastern States.”

19642. M. BACCATA SANGUINEA.
19643. M. SIBIRICA FRUTICO COCCINEA.
19644. M. MICROCARPA.

19645. M. Matus, extra fruiting var.
19646. M. SCHEIDECKERI.

“WM. scheideckeri is a very fine seminal form of the double WM. specta-
bilis.”

19647. M. srprrica (?).

* Progress, Ottawa. Probably a baccata.”
19648. M. BACCATA PRUNIFOLIA (2553).
19649. M. RIVULARIS var.

“M. rivularis var. is a very interesting plant, indeed, raised here from
seed many years ago collected in Oregon. It is quite distinct from J.
rivularis and gives some evidence of being a hybrid. It has not yet been
described or named.”

19650. M. PRUNIFOLIA.
Hxtra-red fruit. “d/l. prunifolia is a Siberian species.”

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19680 to 19691—Continued.
19651. M. ARNOLDIANA.

“M. arnoldiana is a seedling of M. floribunda that originated in the
Arboretum and shows the influence of the blood of M. prunifolia by its
larger flowers.”

19652. M. TORINGO.

(Mountains, Peking; 1708.) “MW. toringo is the common north China
species, with both red and yellow fruits. Your No. 19664 is a dwarf form
of this raised at the Arboretum from Chinese seeds.”

19653. M. BaccaTA OBLONGA (1785).
19654. M. TORINGO.

Yellow fruit (3703 F).
19655. M. PRUNIFOLIA XANTHOCARPA.

19656. M. FLORIBUNDA.

“M. floribunda is probably a Chinese plant, although it was introduced
into Hurope and the United States from Japan. It does not appear to be
known in a wild state.”

19657. M. SPECTABILIS var. (459-1).
19658. M. rINGo (4644).

“MUM. ringo is probably Japanese.”
19659. M. SPECTABILIS.
19660. M. BACCATA var.
19661. M. BACCATA X FLORIBUNDA.
19662. M. RINGO.
19663. M. BACCATA AURANTIACO.
19664. M. ToRINGO.

Dwarf variety ; mountains near Peking.
19665. M. SOULARDI.

“MM. soulardi is the well-known species, or hybrid, as some authors be-
lieve, of the Central West.”

19666. M. BACCATA.

Var. Hillend; bright red fruits.
19667. M. Matus.

Bright red fruit. i;
19668. M. RIVULARIS. it

“M. rivularis is the common wild crab of the Northwest.” H |
19669. M. matus (4441). |
19670. M. ASTRACANICA. !
19671. M. matus. (441-2).
19672. M. PRUNIFOLIA RUBIA CERASIFORMIS. y
19673. Matus (?) var. |

Rones crab (Ottawa). i
19674. M. IoENSIS.

“WM. ioensis is the common crab of the Central West.”

19675. M. PRUNIFOLIA FLAVA.
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19676. M. ANGUSTIFOLIA. 3
“M. angustifolia is the crab apple of the Southern States, getting north
into Missouri and Pennsylvania.” a

19677. M. BACCATA MAXIMA,

19678. M. MALUS X BACCATA.

19679. M. mMatus fl. pl.

19680. M. MALUS FASTIGIATA BIFERS (538-2).

19681. M. HALLIANA.

“WM. halliana, of which WM. parkmani is a synonym, is also Chinese,
although it was probably first introduced from Japan. It is unknown ©
in a wild state.”

19682. M. BACCATA var.

19683. M. NIEDWETZSKYANA.

“MVM. niedweteskyana is a Turkestan tree and probably a form of the
common apple.”

19684. M. SPECTABILIS var. (766-1).

19685. M. BACCATA X TORINGO.

19686. M. RINGO INCISA (3636-1).

19687.

19688.
“MM. pendula is the weeping form of the common apple.”

19689. M. RINGO SUBLOBATA (4645).

19690. M. PRUNIFOLIA MACROCARPA.

19691. Matvs sp. (5004 No. 5).

a
aml

- KAIDO.

a

I. MALUS PENDULA.

19692. ARALIA corDATA. Udo.
From Japan. Received from Furuya & Co., Seattle, Wash., January 10,
1907 .

Moyashi. Plants of an especially vigorous strain.

19693 and 19694. So_anumM cOMMERSONT. Aquatic potato.

From Burlington, Vt. Received through Prof. Wm. Stuart, of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, January 7, 1907.
19693.
“ Wield-grown tubers from stock of Rey. J. R. Lawrence, Middleboro,
Mass., whose original stock came from Dr. Haeckel.” (Stwart.)
19694.

“* Greenhouse-grown tubers from stock secured direct from Dr. Haeckel
in 1904.” (Stuart.)

19695 and 19696. ANpbROPOGON SORGHUM.

From Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Presented by .
Mr. M. Stewart Galbraith, government agronomist, through Prof. C. V.
Piper. Received January 14, 1907.
19695. Kafir corn.

“Common Boer Kafir corn; a white variety quite productive under
our local conditions; being somewhat late, it is very drought resisting.”
(Galbraith.)

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19696. Sweet sorghum.

“Sorghum saccharatum supposed to have been brought to this country
by the exile Boers who had been transported to Ceylon during the South
African war. Unfortunately I can not speak definitely on this variety,
as it has not had time to develop; however, the farmer from whom I
obtained the seed speaks very highly of it as a bird-proof Kafir corn;
that is to say, that this variety when grown beside the common Boer
Kafir corn was immune to the ravages of birds, while the local variety
was almost destroyed.” (Galbraith.)

1 19714. PenniseruM CENCHROIDES

From Ootacamund, India. Presented by Mr. R. L. Proudlock, curator,
Government Botanic Gardens. Received January 8, 1907.

“Tamil name Kolei-Kattei. This grass is largely cultivated in the Conicba-
| tore district for the purpose of pasturing cattle on. It is considered to be a
valuable fodder and stands drought well.” (Proudlock.)
19715. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.
From Ancon, Canal Zone. Received through Mr. Henry F. Schultz, January
22, 1907.
19716. Vania sp. Vanilla.

From Las Animas, Mexico. Received from Don Ernesto Guterrez, through
Mr. G. N. Collins, January 21, 1907.

- “Cutting of a variety said to yield very good vanilla.” (Collins.)

19717. OULIVERANTHUS ELEGANS.

From Central Mexico. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the U. S.
National Museum, January 21, 1907.

Discovered in Mexico in 1901 by Doctor Rose and first described by him in
_the North American Flora, vol. 22, pt. 27, 1905. ‘‘ The plant is a succulent, 14
to 2 feet in height, with large, bright red flowers produced singly or in pairs
at the end of the slender branches. It is easily grown and starts readily from
cuttings and when planted in mass when in flower it makes a brilliant and
striking display.” (tose.)

19718. PassrrLoRA EDULIS. Passion fruit.
From Australia. Presented by Mr. H. W. Heath, of Chico, Cal.

Plants grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, at Chico, from seed secured
by Mr. Heath in Australia. Mr Heath says it is the prevailing edible Passi-
flora of Australia.

19719. CaLoPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, January 21, 1907.

“Palo Muria. A large and exceedingly ornamental tree; flowers fragrant
and very showy. ‘The seeds bear 70 to 72 per cent of a heavy, resinous, freely
saponifying oil.” (Lyon.)

19720. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, January 21, 1907.

“Camcampilan. A very prolific, climbing bean. The large pods are boiled
and eaten when very young and tender.” (Lyon.)

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46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19721. Pyrus PoLLverta.

From Christiania, Norway. Presented by Dr. N. Wille, director, Botanic
Gardens, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received January 25, 1907. 1

Cuttings secured for hybridizing experiments.
(See S. P. I. No. 21547 for description. )

19729. NymMPpnHaArkA AMPLA.

From Rio Piedras, P. R. Presented by Mr. F. M. Pennock, of the Uni- —
versity of Porto Rico, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received January —
29, 1907.

19733 and 19734. Matus spp.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. 8S. Sargent, of the Arnold |
Arboretum. Received January 24, 1907.

Seeds, as follows:
19733. MALUS SARGENTI. 19734. MALUS TORINGO.

Secured for distribution in cooperative hybridizing experiments.

19735 and 19736.

From Kobe, Japan. Received through Mr. John H. Tull, December 15,
1906.

19735. BRASSICA CHINENSIS. Rape.

“(No. 13.) The seed cake is used extensively in Japan and China as
a fertilizer for matting grass.” (Tull.)

19736. JUNCUS EFFUSUS. Rush.

(No. 14.) Old seeds presented by Dr. A. G. Boyer, of Kobe. This is
some of the lot he sent several years ago.” (Tuwll.) (See S. P. I. -No.
9873. )

197387 to 19775. ANpDROPOGON SORGHUM.

From Cedra, Natal. Presented by the Director OE Experiment Stations,
through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received January 22, 1907.

A collection of sorghums grown at the Central Experiment Farm or there-
abouts. Native names received with seeds, which were described on arrival by
Mire Capkvas alll:

19737.

Variety No. 1, Black-hulled white kafir; hulls very dark; head rather
long and slender, like Red kafir.

19738.

Same as preceding, with a large percentage of the hulls very light in
color.
19739.

Unomputshana. Black-hulled white kafir type, with dark to red col-
ored hulls; slightly longer than the average kafir hulls.
19740.

Utuyana elimhlopo. Black-hulled kafir type with head rather longer
than the average; hulls reddish to white in color, slightly longer than the
average kafir hulls: head 11 inches long.

19741.

Same as the preceding, except that the hulls are lighter and the head
more slender; length 10 inches.

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 47

19737 to 19775—Continued.

19742.

Variety No. 3, apparently a red X black-hulled kafir cross; head about
13 inches long; grains tinged with red.

19743.

Same as No. 19742, but with grains somewhat redder in color; hulls
less dark; length 11 inches.

19744.

Bhampi. Apparently red X_ black-hulled kafir; seeds rather large,
tinged with red; hulls light to dark; head rather club shaped; length 11
inches.

19745.

Variety No. 4; similar to No. 19744, except that the seeds are slightly
less red; hulls perhaps a little shorter; length about 11 inches.

19746.

Usutuazana. Black-hulled kafir type; the character of the hulls and
seeds indicates a probable cross with orange on red or white kafir;
length about 11 inches.

19747.

Gabane. Resembles a cross of orange with either red or black hulled
kafir; seeds tinged with red, with red to dark colored hulls; length 11
inches.

19748.

Same as No. 19747, but with more of a kafir-like appearance; seeds
rather large, partially inclosed by hulls longer than kafir hulls; head 11
inches long.

19749.

Jara. A good type of red kafir; seeds rather large; length about 13
inches.

19750.

Unkloblonde (long headed). Red kafir type, with light colored hulls:
seeds rather large; length 10 inches.

19751.
Same as No. 19750, but with rather large, dark hulls; length 10 inches.
19752.

Ugabana. Red kafir type, with rather large red-colored seeds, partially
inclosed with very dark red colored hulls; length about 10 inches.

19753.

Same as No. 19752, but with lighter colored seeds inclosed by dark,
shiny hulls; head somewhat club shaped; length about 10 inches.

19754.

Gabana. Red kafir type, with red hulls ranging to light color; seeds
reddish ; head very slender; length 9 inches.

19755.

Mbedhlana. Red kafir type, with large, dark red colored seeds, par-
tially inclosed by large, dark, shiny hulls; head slender; length 9 inches.

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19737 to 197'75—Continued.

1

two-thirds inclosed by black, shiny hulls; head rather heavily seeded.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19756.

Same as No. 19755, differing only in that the hulls are from dark red
to reddish in color; head long and very slender; length 9 inches.

19757.

Mbedhlana (white). Similar to No. 19755, but with white-colored |
seeds; dark to reddish hulls; length 9 inches. 4

19758.

Uhlangazana. Red kaffir type, with reddish colored seeds, partially
inclosed by rather larger, reddish to dark colored hulls; head 10 inches
long and very slender.

19759.

Same as No. 19758, but with dark, shiny hulls; head somewhat shorter
and broader; length 9 inches.

19760.

Uhlangazana (white). Similar to No. 19758, but with lighter colored
seeds, partially inclosed by reddish to brown colored hulls; length of
head 10 inches.

19761.

Same as No. 19760, but with much darker colored bulls; head slightly
shorter and broader; length 9 inches.

19762.

Umchloenkuku (fowls eye). White kafir type of head, with large
seeds tinged with red and partially inclosed by large, dark, shiny hulls;
length 9 inches.

19763.

Hlakuva (so called because thought to look like castor-oil seeds). A
very small headed, short variety. Smoky brown colored seeds, with
dark colored, shiny hulls; head rather small, slender; length 8 inches.

19764.

Variety No. 2; white durra, India type, with very white seeds and
light straw colored hulls; head rather broad; length 8 inches.

19765.

Variety No. 5; a loose, open-headed type, very heavily seeded; seeds
light colored, slightly tinged with red; hulls light straw colored; head
about 10 inches long.

19766.

Unukana. A large, open-headed type, with medium small, reddish
seeds, inclesed partially by rather large, dark straw colored hulls; seems
related to some of the red types of Indias; head about 12 inches long.

19767.

Itiva. <A Collier type of head, with Collier seeds; long, light to darker
colored hulls, showing not a trace of white margin; head lightly seeded.

19768.

Undendebula. Similar to No. 19767, but more heavily seeded and
showing a trace of margin on the dark colored hulls.

19769.
Igenga Igenga ntombi. A Collier type, but with lighter colored seeds,

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 49

19787 to 19775—Continued.
19770.

Itshobalehansi (goose-tail). A very long branched, drooping type of
head, with light colored seeds nearly inclosed by dark to light colored
hulls; head fairly well seeded. 5

19771.

Umgungobotive. Long-branched, drooping head; a Collier type, with
Collier seeds; head lightly seeded.

19772.

Uoigabela. A close type of head, with small, brown-colored seeds,
nearly inclosed by dark colored hulls; rachis extending through the head:
length 8 inches.

19773.

Ibodhla. A rather close amber type of head, with small, light colored
seeds and dark hulls; head fairly well seeded.

19774.

Thlosa (the higher). Minnesota amber type with long-pointed, smooth,
black glumes; head fairly well seeded; length about 9 inches.

19775.

Umnyamana (dark). A small, semicompact head with seeds no larger
than sumac seeds and nearly inclosed by dark, shiny hulls; rachis ex-
tending through the head; head well filled; length 9 inches.

19776. ALLIuM FISTULOSUM.

From Waseda, Tokyo, Japan. Presented by J. Ikeda & Co., February 19,
1906.

Shimonita. ‘This is quite a distinct vegetable, intermediate in character
between the leek and onion. On first sight the stem would unhesitatingly be
pronounced Musselburgh leek, and it could be sold as such, but it is readily
distinguished by its round hollow leaf. The central leaf forms a very peculiarly
pointed cylinder, which is solid and of good flavor, but rather peppery.”
(Tracy.)

19778. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Presented by Don Pompilio
Moguel, through Mr. G. N. Collins. Received January 31, 1907.

“Roots of a variety locally known as Tekircamote.” (Collins.)

19779 to 19784. Horpreum spp. Barley.

From Sval6f, Sweden. Received through the General Swedish Seed Com-
pany February 1, 1907.

A collection of pedigreed brewing barleys, as follows:
19779. HorDEUM DISTICHUM ERECTUM.
Primus.
19780. HorDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.
Prinsess.
19781. HorDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS.
Chevalier II.
19782. HorDEUM DISTICHUM ERECTUM.
Svanhals.
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50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

197'79 to 19784—Continued.

19783. HorDEUM VULGARE.
Gutekorn.

19784. Horprum VULGARE.

Sexrradigt.
19789. VANGUERIA INFAUSTA. Wild medlar.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, botanist,
Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received February 4, 1907.

“Seed of an edible fruit with flavor of a medlar. Grows mostly in frostless
parts of the Transvaal on stony hillsides.” (Davy.)

19790 to 19792. Kennepya spp.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Hon. Walter S. Campbell,
director, Department of Agriculture. Received January 19, 1907.

19790. KENNEDYA MONOPHYLLA.
19791. IKENNEDYA PROSTRATA.,

19792. KENNEDYA RUBICUNDA.

19795 and 19796.

From Reykjavik, Iceland. Presented by Prof. Thorhallur Bjarnarson,
president, Icelandic Agricultural Society. Received February 2, 1907,

Seeds for introduction into Alaska.
19795. BRASSICA RAPA, Turnip.

“The turnip is cultivated in Iceland a good deal for human food, and
it is about the only plant which produces seed there. This seed, orig-
inally from Norway, is of a good sort and has been cultivated for about

twenty years in Iceland.” (Bjarnarson.)
19796. FESTUCA RUBRA. Red fescue.
19797. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Received through Mr. Henry F. Schultz
February 9, 1907.

Mr. Schultz calls this species X. atrovirens.

19798. Musa SAPIENTUM. Banana.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, February 11, 1907.

Bungulan.

19799. CHAETOCHLOA SULCATA.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, botanist,
Transvaal department of agriculture. Received February 6, 1907.

“A most useful pasture and hay grass for partially shaded woodland. It is
sensitive to frost. It is variously called Natal Buffel and Bush Buffel grass.
It is also an ornamental grass worth cultivating in gardens in forestless
regions.” (Davy.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 51

19800. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.

From Milan, Italy. Received from Mr. Fratelli Ingegnoli, through Mr.
Edgar Brown, February 7, 1907.

Lodino.

19806. OroxyLon INDICUM.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, February 11, 1907. :

:
| ~ “Seed of a medium to large tree, the timber of which is in special demand
for the manufacture of matches.” (Lyon.)

19807. Dztoscorra SATIVA. Yam.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Received through the Porto Rico Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, February 12, 1907.

“Guinea. The cylindrical shape, the medium thick skin, the tendency to

produce only one or two large roots to the hill, and its resistance to drought
render the variety the favorite among the natives of Porto Rico.” (Barrett.)

19810 to 19821. IJromora BATATAS. Sweet potato.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Prof. C. F. Austin, chief,
Department of Horticulture, Estacion Central Agronomica, through Mr.
O. W. Barrett. Received February 15, 1907. 2

A collection of Cuban varieties collected by the Estacion Central Agronomica.
The numbers in parentheses are those under which they were received.

19810. 19816.

Barbacoa. (No. 6076.) Papa. (No. 6083.)
19811. 19817.

Morado. (No. 6079.) Cuban. (No. 5221.)
19812. 19818.

Yema de huevo. (No. 6082.) Matojo. (No. 6078.)
19813. 19819. .

No. 10. (No. 6085.) No. 6. (No. 6081.)
19814. 19820.

Mulato. (No. 6077.) No. 9. (No. 6084.)
19815. 19821.

Cinco dedos. (No. 6080.) Mono Negro. (No. 5369.)

19822 and 19823.

From Marsovan, Turkey. Presented by Mr. H. Caramanian, Monastery
Farm, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received February 18, 1907.

19822. MerpDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
19823. VICIA SATIVA. Common vetch.

19824 to 19827.

From Sapporo, Japan. Presented by Prof. K. Oshima, director, Hokkaido
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received February 18, 1907.

19824. Lorus CORNICULATUS JAPONICUS. Yellow trefoil.

19825. PoLYGONUM SACHALINENSE.

19826. BRACHYPODIUM JAPONICUM. Japanese wheat-grass.

19827. MISCANTHUS SINENSIS. Eulalia.
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52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19836 to 19841. Jromora BatTaras. Sweet potato.

From Sibpur, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage, superintendent, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received February 20, 1907.

19836. 19839.

Japan Brown Selected. Poona Local.
19837. 19840.

Dhamakia White. Thegania White Selected.
19838. 19841.

Thegania Red Selected. Cawnpore White Selected.

19842 and 19843.
From Parras, Coahuila, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. E. Safford,

February 20, 1907.
19842. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

“Fruit of fine quality, yellow, freestone; drought resisting; from -
altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level. Comes true to seed.” (Safford.)

Trees.
19843. CYDONIA VULGARIS. Quince.

“Pruit of fine quality: drought resisting; from altitude of 5,000 feet |
above sea level.” (Safford.) §

Trees.

19853 to 19857.

From Funchal, Madeira. Received through Mr. David Fairchild, February |
23. 1907 f
aD, SUC.

A collection of cuttings, as follows:

K

198538. ANONA CHERIMOLIA, Cherimoyer.

“(No. O01, Jan. 31, 1907.) This fruit tree thrives in all the quintas |
of Funchal, and there are probably different varieties of it, though no
distinctive names are given to the various sorts. Two forms were pointed
out to me by the gardener of Mr. Reid’s quinta, a long-fruited form and
a heart-shaped one. These scions are from the long-fruited form. The
fruits vary greatly in size, but the one I saw of this sort was 5 inches —
long. Seeds vary in number. A

“There is a great variation in the character of the prominence of the
stigmatic protuberances, or ‘spines.’ This variety has few such and is
comparatively smooth. The natives say the ‘spiny’ forms have many
seeds, the spineless have few. No seedless form has been encountered.
This sort is considered of good flavor, but not equal to the heart-shaped
form.” (Fairchild.)

19854. ANONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer.

“(No. 02.) Scions of the heart-shaped form of cherimoyer from Mr.
Reid’s quinta. The fruit of this (i. e., the single good one I saw) is
about 44 inches wide and 44 inches from stem to tip. Mr. Reid’s gardener
declares this has a superior flavor to the long form and has fewer seeds.
Mr. Blandy believes that abundant use of manure about the trees makes
them produce fruit with few seeds.” (Fdirchild.)

19855. ANONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer.

“(No. 04, Feb. 2, 1907.) Scions from trees in the quinta of Mr. J. B.
Blandy. <A variety which Mr. Blandy assures me is of unusually good .
quality, with few seeds compared with the ordinary fruit of the island.
Mr. Blandy grows his trees on a high trellis, so that the fruits hang in
the shade. They are all grafted on seedlings about 3 feet above the
ground.” (Fairchild.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 53

19858 to 1985'7—Continued.

19856. SALIX VIMINALIS. Osier willow.

“(No. 03, Feb. 2, 1903.) One of the principal plant industries of
Madeira is the manufacture of baskets and chairs from the native willow,
or osier. This willow is grown in the mountains and pollarded to make
it produce long, branchless shoots. There seem to be no large areas
covered with the trees, but many small areas all over the mountain sides.
The baskets, chairs, etc., made from it are remarkable for their lightness
and durability.” (Fairchild.)

19857. SALIX BABYLONICA. Weeping willow.

“(No. 05, Feb. 2, 1907.) The parent of this willow came as a cutting
from a tree growing in St. Helena over the grave of Napoleon I. This is
the second generation, and is growing in quinta St. Luzia, belonging to
J. B. Blandy, esq.” (dairchild.)

19858. BuicHtia SAPIDA. Akee.

From <Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Received through Mr. Henry F.
Schultz, February 25, 1907.

19862. SecHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From Parras, Coahuila, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. Eh. Safford, of
the Bureau of Plant Industry, February 21, 1907.
“Pruits of a chayote, said to be of fine quality; drought resisting; from
altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level, where there are occasional frosts.” (Saf-
ford.)

19863. Pisum ARVENSE. Field pea.

From Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Received through the Ontario Agricul-
tural College, February 23, 1907.
Harly Britain.

19885 to 19895. ;

From Osaka, Japan. Presented by Prof. K. Okada, director of Kinai Branch
Station, Kashiwara Kawachi. Received February 12, 1907.

19885 to 19887. GossyYPIUM sp. Cotton.
19885.
| Akaki. A red-stalked variety.
19886.
INN Aoki. A green-stalked variety.
19887.
Chia wata.
19888 to 19891. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.
19888. 19890.
Bungo. Shijunichi Washe.
19889. 19891.
Shin Shiu Kaneko. Yamata Jikara.

“ These rices are all early-maturing varieties.” (Okada.)

. 19892 to 19895. HorprEUM VULGARE. Barley.
A collection of naked barleys.
19892. 19894.
Kamamugi. Wakamatsu.
| 19893. 19895.
Tanbashiro. Yone Hadaka.

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54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19897 to 19905.

From Funchal, Madeira. Received through Mr. David Fairchild, March 4, —
1907.

19897. DoMBEYA SPECTABILIS (7).

“(No. 014, Feb. 16, 1907.) Cuttings of a most beautiful ornamental ©
tree with pendent flower clusters of pink flowers. These clusters are —
as large as those of a Viburnum and more delicate. The large-leaved,
rapidly growing tree is an ornamental of value aside from its flowers.
Known in Portugal as a stove plant, but here is grown in the quintas |
everywhere. Propagates easily from cuttings.” (airehild.)

19898. ANONA CHERIMOLIA (7). Cherimoyer.

“(No. 015, Feb. 15, 1907.) Grafting wood of a tree in the quinta of
Mr. C. L. Power, of Funchal. I am assured by him that it bears fruit 3
of excellent quality, heart shaped in form, and with comparatively few
seeds. It is not known by any varietal name, though it is a grafted tree.
Presented by Mr. Power, who will send more if wanted.” (Fdairchild.)

19900. PHYSALIS PERUVIANA. Cape gooseberry.

“(No. 016, Feb. 17, 1907.) Fruit grown in the mountains of this
island for the production of jam. This jam is one of the most delicious
things of the kind I have ever tasted. It is made by boiling 1 pound of
sugar to 1 pound of berries, first boiling sugar in 1 cup of water until
quite dissolved. Boil for one hour, stirring all the time.” (/'airchild.)

19901. ANONA CHERIMOLIA (?). Cherimoyer.

“(No. O7, Feb. 12, 1907.) Seed from good fruit served on the hotel
table here. For the breeders of Anona. The fruits here are extremely
variable. Many are grafted, but there are no recognized varieties.”
(Fairchild.)

19902. JUNCUS sp. Rush.

“(No. OS, Feb. 12, 1907.) From the village of Llogar do Baishe
(Ponto do Sol). Specimen and seeds of a species of Juncus said to
have been used in the manufacture of rush mattings. The stems are not
over 27 inches long and the plant, I judge, grows to a good old age.
Along margins of wet places near seashore probably saline. Now in
bloom. For more information write to Mr. A. G. Jardine, of Funchal.”
(Fairchild.)

19903. CAPSICUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.

(No. 012.) Two interesting red peppers from the market of Funchal.
I can not find that any red pepper is made from them but they are
eaten cooked.” (Fdairchild.)

19904. ANONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer.

“Seed of an anona from Mr. Reid’s villa. Long variety; acid flavor.”
(Fairchild. )

(No number assigned by Mr. Fairchild, but no doubt these seeds
came from a fruit from same stock as S. P. I. No. 19853.)

19905. ANONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer.

“ Heart-shaped form; very sweet; from Mr. Reid’s quinta, Funchal.”
(Fairchild.) Seed.

(Probably from the same tree as cuttings S. P. I. No. 19854.)

19909. CrrrUs LIMONUM. Lemon.

From San Juan, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. A. B. Mitchell, through
Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 4, 1907.

Rough. Seed.
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19910. Paspanum pmaTatuM. Large water-grass.

From Coff’s Harbor, New South Wales. Received through Mr. W. Sec-
combe, March 4, 1907.

19911. TriroLiuM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Kuhlewyl, Switzerland. Received through Mr. H. R. Pulfer,
March 2, 1907.

Perennial.

19912. SrsBANIA MACROCARPA.
From Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. HE. L. Crane, March 2, 1907.

“This plant grows to a height of 15 feet or more and covers hundreds,
perhaps thousands, of acres of the rich alluvial soil along the banks of the
Colorado River, south of Yuma. It is perhaps one of the largest annual
leguminous plants in America and is remarkable as covering completely such
large areas of land. The roots are leaded with nodules and it is probable that
_ this plant has for hundreds of years added materially to the fertility of the
delta region of the Colorado River. The attention of Prof. R. H. Forbes, of
_ the Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station, at Tucson, Ariz., and the atten-
_ tion of the writer were attracted at about the same time to the possibility of

this plant being a valuable species for increasing the nitrogen content of soils

in the Southwest. Seeds were collected for the purpose of making this test,
and the preliminary trials have shown it to have considerable value for this
purpose. It should be sown in late spring, as it requires a great deal of

warmth for germination.” (Fairchild.) (See Bulletin 1908, Arizona Agricul-
tural Experiment Station.)

19924 to 19931.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, botanist,
Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received March 4, 1907.

. Descriptive notes furnished by Obe resident magistrate, Potgietersrust, Obe
neighborhood, from which Obe samples were obtained. Numbers in parentheses
are those assigned by Professor Davy.

19924 to 19930. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.
19924.
Phikhulo. A good, strong variety ; prolific. (No. 3016/06-7. )
19925.

Mothlokathlong, meaning ‘‘ without shame’; so called on account
of its rapid growth. Requires lots of room between plants. (No.
3017/06-7. )

19926.
Mogathla ou Kubu. Not a favorite. (No. 3020/06-7.)
19927.

Segope. Long, thin stalks; requires protection from wind. (No.
3018/06-7.)

19928.

Phale. Makes excellent meal and beer; long stalks, and requires
to be protected from wind. (No. 3013/06-7.)

19929.

Mosadi Teighufa, meaning “jealous woman.” Vigorous and pro-
lific; a great favorite with the natives for beer making. (No.
3014/06-7.)

19930.

Mothlerane. Strong growth and short stalks. (No. 3015/06-7.)
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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

19924 to 19931—Continued.

19931. PENNISETUM SPICATUM. Pearl millet. |

A kind of hemp not unlike the head of a bulrush when in bearing;
very rapid growth and good drought resister. Used by the Maxalanga —
a great deal.

19942 to 19950. Ipomoza paTaTas. Sweet potato.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. HE. —
André, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 7, 1907.

Sweet potatoes from Barbados, with notes by Doctor André.

19942.
White Nut. <A very dry potato; takes five months to mature.
19943.
Bourbon. Very mellow; will keep in land nine months.
19944.
White Sealy. An early potato; bears well.
19945.
Huffs. A good potato; keeps well and is an excellent shipping variety.
19946.
Minnie Wits. An early potato; bears well.
19947.
Stafford. A nice edible potato; red skin.
19948.
Hen and Chickens. <A very prolific variety.
19949.
Fire Brass (ved). <A very prolific variety ; does not cook well.
19950.
Caroline Sea. ;
19952 and 19953. Co.xocasta spp. Taro. —
From Hilo, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. L. C. Lyman, principal, Hilo Board-
ing School, March 7, 1907.
19952. 19953.
Lehua. Kuoho.

“Two of the best varieties of upland taro, named by the natives as above.
The first named, the royal taro of the old Hawaiian kings, is of a pink color |
when cooked, and matures in about eight months. 4

“The other variety is most commonly raised; is white when cooked, and
requires about a year to mature.” (Lyman.) y

19954 to 19956.

From Piracicaba, Sio Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director
of the Agricultural College. Received October 26, 1906.

19954. PIPTADENIA COMMUNIS. 19956. TECOoOMA CHRYSANTHA.

19955. CINCHONA CARABAYENSIS. Ipe ’Amarello.

19957. Rosa HUGONIS.
From Paris, France. Received from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 11,
1907. SF
Cuttings.

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19958. CHLoRIS GAYANA. Rhodes-grass.

From Auckland, New Zealand. Received through H. C. Pilkington & Co.,
March 12, 1907.

19959. CHLoRIS GAYANA. Rhodes-grass.
From Sydney, New South Wales. Received through Anderson & Co., March
a bea kOe

19960 to 19967.

From Aburi, Gold Coast. Presented by Prof. A. EK. Evans, Acting Director
of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 16, 1907.

19960. EUPHORBIA Sp.

19961. JXIGELIA AFRICANA.

19962. GARCINIA HANBURYI.

19963. CARDIOSPERMUM BARBICAULE.
19964. SIDEROXYLON DULCIFICUM.
19965. MOoNoDORA MYRISTICA.

: 19966. TELFAIRIA OCCIDENTALIS.

| 19967. BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII.

19970. TriIroLIuM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Chile. Presented by the Courteen Seed Company, Milwaukee, Wis.,
through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received March 2, 1907.

Chilean.
19972 to 199'77. Mepicaco sATIva. Alfalfa.
From Rocky Ford, Colo. Received through Mr. P. K. Blinn, March 15,
1907.
Seed from individual plants selected by Mr. Blinn.
19972.

Turkestan. Yield, 66 grams. Fine stems; thick leaf system, but seeds
ripened very irregularly; lot of green heads. (No. 1.)

19973.

Turkestan. Yield, 40 grams. Very uniform in ripening seed; no after-
growth. (No. 9.)

19974.
Turkestan. Yield, 30 grams. No rust; seed uniformly ripe. (No. 11.)
19975. ;

Turkestan. Yield, 54 grams. Large heads; uniform set of seed; fairly
uniform in ripening. (No. 12.)

19976.

Turkestan. Yield, 55 grams. Stems fine; leaves well retained; no
rust; seed ripened up well, while stem and leaves remained green. (No.
16.)

19977.

Native. Plant found on railroad right of way under perfect “ dry-
farming conditions”; no irrigation within 75 to 100 feet; soil water at
level 16 feet deep; sand-clay loam; yield of this plant, 49 grams; other
plants near it failed entirely to seed; this plant had a fine large flower
and head of rather light blue color.

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19978. Psiprum sp. Guayabilla.

From Colombia. Presented by Mr. Alfonso Delgada, Colombian consul,

New Orleans, La., through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 14, 1907.
“Seed of a guayabilla said to be native to the mountains of central Colombia

and to resemble guava in many points.” (Delgada.)

19979. Mucuna Lyon.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agri-
culture, February 18, 1907.

“This species was grown in a number of places in the South in comparison
with the ordinary velvet bean, and our belief, based on one season’s work, is
that lyoni is a distinct advance over utilis. It is especially characterized by
its more rapid growth and much greater prolificness, which ought to make it
possible to grow seed considerably cheaper than the seed of the Florida velvet
bean.” (C. V. Piper.)

19980 to 19993.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through L. Boehmer & Co., March 19,
1907.

19980. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. | Bean.
Received under the name of * uiri Yame, speckled soja bean.”

19981. GLYCINE HISPIDA, Soy bean.
Received under the name of “ Shiro Mame, the white soja bean.”

19982. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

Received under the name of * Kuro Mame, the black soja bean.”

19983. GLYCINE HISPIDA, Soy bean.

Received under the name of “ Daizu or O-mane, Dolichos soja.”

19984. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Received under the name of ‘“‘Wase.or Natsu Mame, early summer

bean.”

19985. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

Received under the name of ‘‘Nagate Mame, middle late bean.”

19986. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

Received under the name of “Okute Mame, late bean.”

19987. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Received under the name of ‘*‘ Kuro-Teppo Mame, round, middle-late

bean.”

19988. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

Received under the name of “Okuw Adzuki, late P. typicus.”

19989. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.
Received under the name of “Azuki, P. radiatus.”
19990. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.

Received under the name of ‘“‘Vata Jlame, white sword bean; Dolichos
incurvus.”
19991. CANAVALIA-ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.

Received under the name of “Akai Nata Mame, red sword bean;

Dolichos ineurvus.”
-19992. PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA. Kudzu vine.

19993. LESPEDEZA CYRTOBOTRYA.
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19994 to 19995.

From Yokohama, Japan: Received through the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany, March 14, 1907.

Plants imported for use in matting-plant experiments.

19994. CYPERUS TEGETIFORMIS. Matting sedge.
19995. JUNCUS EFFUSUS. Matting rush.
19996. CoLocasIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTA. Taro.

From Funchal, Madeira. Received through Mr. David Fairchild, March
19, 1907.

“(No. 017, Feb. 22, 1907.) Sets of the so-called Jgname of Madeira. Prob-
ably, but not certainly, the white, or Branca, variety. According to one of
the green grocers here, John de Pontes, Rua dos Tanoeiros 40-42, these Ignames
sell for 3 cents to 4 cents a pound, while sweet potatoes sell for only 2 cents.
Crop comes in in February and ends in April. Keep well; yield about one-
third that of sweet potatoes; plantations continually watered; planting at

' all times of the year; side rootstocks or tubers removed and the central stock

left to form a perpetual plantation. The growers in the country boil the
tubers before bringing them to market. Then they are brought down from
the hills in great baskets and sold in this boiled condition for 5 pence (10 cents)
a pound. They are very palatable and nourishing, I believe, and rank here
as more of a delicacy than the sweet potato. Only two kinds are known here
so far as I have ascertained.” (fairchild.)

19997. CoLOocASIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTA. Taro.
From Funchal, Madeira. Received through Mr. David Fairchild, March
19, 1907.

“(No. 018, Feb. 22, 1907.) Sets of the so-called Vermeilho, or red variety.
There seems to be little preference given to either of these sorts (this one and
§. P. I. No. 19996).- These are just now coming into market as a crop. They
are peeled or scraped, then boiled three to four hours in salt water.” (fF dir-
child.)

19998. Juncus sp. Rush.

From Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. Received through Mr. David Fairchild,
March 19, 1907.

“(No. 018a, Feb. 28, 1907.) Roots and seeds of a very slender rush growing

in yery sandy soil near the waterways of this-place. It is used for tying

vines to their supports all over this part of Portugal and is sold in the market
place. I measured some of the stems and found them 54 feet long. They
are unusually tough and slender. Mats are made from them also.” (fF air-
child.)

19999. Juncus sp. | Rush.

From Maorga, near Alcobasso, Portugal. Received through Mr. David
Fairchild, March 19, 1907.

“(No. 019, Feb. 28, 1907.) Roots of a species of Juncus similar to, if not
identical with, No. 01S8a, S. P. I. No. 19998, but from a field of Juncus which is
cut over every year. The soil is a light, sandy one, just like that on Cat
Island, S. C.; in fact, turpentine pines are growing all over the land. The
rush grows in swampy places which are dry during a period of the year.
Cutting is done in May. Used for matting and for tying vines.” (Fdairchild.)

20001 to 20229.

From Manchuria, northern Korea, and eastern Siberia. Received through
Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, February 20, 1907.
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60

20001 to 20229—Continued.

A collection of seeds, as follows:

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20001. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Tok-sil-tong, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 809a, Aug. 12, 1906. A
dwarf bean growing at an altitude from 2,000 to 4,000 feet above sea
level. This is a very prolific variety and apparently requires far less
heat than other varieties. Used boiled when either green or dry with
rice, oats, barley, and millet.” (J/eyer.)
20002. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean. —

From Tok-sil-tong, northern Korea. “(No. 315a, Aug. 12, 1906.) A ~
very nutritious climbing bean of which the seeds are used either green
or dry in boiled rice, millet, oats, or barley.” (J/eyer.)

20003. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean. —

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. (No. 316a, June 8, 1906.)

20004. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
From Tok-sil-tong, northern Korea. ‘(No. 317a, Aug. 12, 1906.) <A

very long, climbing, string bean; used as a vegetable when fresh.”

( Meyer.)

20005. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS.

From Antung, Manchuria. “(No. 310a, July 12, 1906.) <A climbing
string bean used as a Summer vegetable when green; when dry is eaten
boiled with rice.” (JMJeyer.)

20006. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea. —

From Antung, Manchuria. ‘(No. 31la, July 12, 1906.) A few black

seeds found in No. 310a (S. P. I. No. 20005), and as such the same ~

description applies to them.” (JMeyer.)

20007. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

From Shi-wa-nanan, northern Korea. ‘(No. 308a, July 20, 1906.) A
variety of small beans growing at high altitudes on very poor soils.
Are used as food, being boiled with rice and millet.” (MJeyer.)

20008. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

From near Musan, northern Korea. “(No. 312a, Sept. 1, 1906). A ©

dwarf bean growing at high altitudes. These beans are never eaten
when fresh; when dry they are boiled with rice and millet.” (/eyer.)

20009. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

From near Musan, northern Korea. “(No. 313a, Sept. 1, 1906.) Proba-
bly a whitish variety of No. 312a (S. P. I. No. 20008). This variety
is little seen here.” (Meyer.)

20010. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. —

From Shi-wa-nanan, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 314a, July 20, 1906.) <A
few seeds found in No. 308a (S. P. I. No. 20007) ; apparently a different
variety.” (JJeyer.)

20011. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Ko-bau, northern Korea. “(No. 318a, Aug. 12, 1906.) A green
variety of soy bean growing at high elevations. This variety is eaten
as a food and is mostly grown in broad strips between buckwheat; a
very late ripener. Seems to be the most northerly variety of soy bean
seen yet and will do well in cool climes.” (dJ/eyer.)

20012. PHASEOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS.
From Musan, northern Korea. (No. 319a, Aug. 29, 1906.)

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| 20001 to 20229—Continued.

200138. ViIcIA sp. Vetch.

From near Tok-sil-tong, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 320a, Aug. 12, 1906.)
A vetch found growing in rocky, dry soils, sometimes covering a large
expanse ;. may be a fodder plant.” (J/eyer.)

20014. VICIA sp. Vetch.

From northern Korea. “(No. 321a, Sept. 6, 1906.) A broad-leaved
vetch growing in hedges and making a growth of more than 10 feet.
May be a fodder plant. Grow it on trellises.” (deyer.)

20015. VICcIA sp. Vetch.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 322a, Aug. 21, 1906.)
A vetch with many flowers of a purplish blue color found growing along
ditches. Attains a height of from 4 to 5 feet. May be a fodder plant.”
(Meyer.)

20016. VICIA sp. Vetch.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 323a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A vetch found growing between shrubbery on peaty soil; makes big
masses of foliage. May be a fodder plant.” (dJeyer.)

20017. VICIA sp. Vetch.

From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 324a, Sept. 6, 1906.) A narrow-leaved
vetch growing 8 to 10 feet tall; found in hedges. May be a fodder plant.
Grow it on trellises.” (J/eyer.)

20018. VICIA sp. Vetch.
From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 325a, Aug. 27, 1906.) <A variety having

few flowers, but many stems. May be a fodder plant.” (Meyer.)

20019. VICcIA sp. Vetch.

From Lun-shi-dong, northern Korea. (No. 326a, Aug. 27, 1906.)

20020. LATHYRUS Sp.
From northern Korea. (No. 327a, Aug. 20, 1906.)

20021. TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.

From northern Korea. ‘( No. 328a, Aug. 15, 1906.) <A perennial clover
found growing in rocky, strong soil. May be of use as a forage plant in
dry, sterile regions.” (J/eyer.)

20022. TRIFOLIUM Sp. Clover.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 329a, Sept. 5, 1906.)
A perennial clover found growing in sandy soil along a creek. For
description see No. 328a (S. P. I. No. 20021).” (Jleyer.)

20023. MEDICAGO Sp. Alfalfa.

From near Hoi-ryong, northern Korea. “(No. 330a, Sept. 5, 1906.)
A small-leaved alfalfa of crawling habit; only one plant on a sandy
waste. May be a very valuable forage and pasturing plant.” (J/eyer.)

20024. ASTRAGALUS Sp.

From northern Korea. ‘(No. 331la, Sept. 6, 1906.) An annual growing
in rocky river beds and on sandy wastes. See if it is a fodder plant for
desert regions.” (Meyer.)

20025. HRoDIUM sp.

From near Musan, northern Korea. “(No. 332a, Sept. 1, 1906.) A
species which grows on very sandy soils and may be of use as a fodder
plant like the Erodiums in California.” (M/eyer.)

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62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20001 to 20229—Continued.

20026. SPINACIA OLERACEA. Spinach.
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 267a, June 20, 1906.) A good,

large-leaved spinach grown in sheltered places all through the winter
and producing greens until early summer.” (J/eyer.)

20027. SPINACIA OLERACEA. Spinach.

From Antung, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 268a, July 12, 1906.) <A large-leaved
spinach grown in sheltered places during the whole winter and producing ~
greens until early summer.” (JJeyer.)

20028. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘(No. 269a, June 20, 1906.) A long, —
white, winter variety. Chinese name Pai-loba. The seeds are sown in >
the summer and the radishes are harvested before the frost sets in
and are kept in rat-proof cellars.” (J/eyer.)

20029. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 270a, June 20, 1906.) A Jong,
white, summer variety. A rather good variety, of which the seeds are
sown very early in the spring on somewhat sheltered places and which
produces good roots in about ten weeks.” (JJeyer.) _

20030. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘ (No. 271a, June 20, 1906.) <A long, red,
summer variety; eaten either boiled or stewed. A very good vegetable,
which is even served in the foreign hotels in northern China. Sow early
on well-prepared soil in sheltered places.” (J/eyer.)

20031. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Shan-hai-kwan, China. ‘(No. 272a, Apr. 28, 1906.) A white

winter radish. Chinese name Pa loba.” (Jleyer.)

20032. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Shan-hai-kwan, China. ‘“(No. 273a, Apr. 28, 1906.) A red
winter radish. Chinese name Hong loba. Said to be a large variety.
Plant 1 foot apart in each direction in porous soil.” (Meyer.)

20033. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 274a, June 20, 1906.) <A summer
cabbage; Chinese name Pai tsay. <A loose-headed form of the Chinese
cabbage. This variety is sown early in the spring and eaten all through
the summer.” (J/eyer.)

20034. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria, “(No. 275a, June 20, 1906.) For de- ~
scription see No. 274a (S. P. I. No. 20053) ; but this is said to be a some- —
what inferior variety.” (J/eyer.) :

20035. BRASSICA PE-TSAT. Pe-tsai cabbage. |
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From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 276a, June 20, 1906.) Chinese
name Pai tsay. A variety of cabbage which is used for salt pickling and
is also dried in the sun. The pickled cabbage is considered a necessary
relish at a Chinese meal.” (J/eyer.)

20086. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage,

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘“‘(No. 277a, June 7, 1906.) A superior
variety of summer cabbage. Chinese name Pai tsay.” (Meyer.)
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| 20001 to 20229—Continued.

20087. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Antung, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 278a, June 12, 1906.) <A variety of
the Chinese summer cabbage, said to grow very large on moist, rich
soils; does not stand great drought or heat. Can be bleached by tying
the leaves together.” (J/eyer.)

20038. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Antung, Manchuria. ‘(No. 279a, July 12, 1906.) Chinese name
Pai tsay. These seeds came from a different grower, but in all prob-
ability are the same as No. 278a (S. P. I. No. 20087).” (Meyer.)

20039. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Shan-hai-kwan, China. ‘(No. 280a, Apr. 28, 1906.) Chinese
name Pai tsay. A good winter cabbage, said to grow on dry ground.”
( Meyer.)

20040. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Antung, Manchuria. “(No. 290a, July 10, 1906.) A small, green
melon. These fruits are eaten like apples by the Chinese and Koreans
and are not bad. They may be of use to us as preserves or, when some-
what improved, as a table fruit. Require apparently less heat to ripen
than ordinary muskmelons do.” (J/eyer.)

20041. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Antung, Manchuria. ‘“‘(No. 291la, July 10, 1906.) A small, white
melon. For description see No. 290a (S. P. I. No. 20040).” (Meyer.)
20042. CUCUMIS MELO. : Muskmelon.
From Tcho-san, northern Korea. ‘*( No. 292a, Aug. 4, 1906.) A small,
green melon. For description see No. 290a (S. P. I. No. 20040).”
(Meyer. )
20043. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Pyok-tong, northern Korea. “(No. 2938a, July 24, 1906.) <A
small, green melon. For description see No. 290a (S. P. I. No. 20040).”
( Meyer.)
20044. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Kang-ko, northern Korea. “(No. 294a, Aug. 8, 1906.) A some-
what larger variety than No. 290a (S. P. I. No. 20040) ; otherwise the
same description applies to it.” (dM/eyer.)
20045. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Newchwang, Manchuria. “(No. 295a, May 19, 1906.) Melon
seeds obtained from Rey. J. Carson, of Newchwang, who procured them
from a party from Australia. Said to be good for jam.” (Meyer.)
20046. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. (No. 298a, June 4, 1906.)

20047. BRASSICA JUNCEA. Chinese mustard.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 299a, June 4, 1906.) Chinese
name TJ'je chwa. The leaves and lower stalks are eaten either fresh or
pickled.” (Meyer.)

20048. LAcTUCA SATIVA. Lettuce.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 300a, June 4, 1906.) Chinese name
Sun tsay. Probably not to be compared with our lettuce, but may be use-
ful in breeding.” (Jeyer.)

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f 20001 to 20229—Continued.
Mi 20049. LAcTUCA SATIVA.

From Shan-hai-kwan, China. “(No. 301la, Apr. 28, 1906.) Chinese
name Chin tsi. For description see No. 300a (S. P. I. No. 20048).”
(IWeyer.)

20050. BETA VULGARIS. Beet.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 302a, June 4, 1906.) Chinese
name Kun to tsay. The leaves are used as a vegetable.” (Meyer.)

20051. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 303a, June 20, 1906.) Chinese
name Gwan kwa. <A long, green cucumber used as an early vegetable.
Grows on trellises made from sorghum stalks and in warm sheltered
situations.” (MJeyer.)

20052. LAGENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd.
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 304a, June 4, 1906.) Chinese

name Gu tsa. A gourd eaten boiled as a vegetable; when young it is

also pickled in brine.” (JZeyer.)

20053. ALLIUM SATIVUM. Garlic.
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. (No. 805a, June 4, 1906.)

20054. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 80Ga, June 4, 1906.) An inferior

Chinese onion; used sparingly as a vegetable, not being strong enough
to suit the Celestial palate.” { Weyer.)

20055. SONCHUS sp.

From Musan, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 307a, Aug. 29, 1906.) A wild”
vegetable, the young leaves of which are usually served raw as a salad,
but they are also sometimes boiled. It tastes like the dandelion and is
well worth trying. Can probably be easily forced. However, on sandy —
loam it is sometimes a bad weed, so I would recommend to be ae care-—
ful with it in testing.” (J/eyer.)

20056. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp.

From Yentai, Manchuria. “(No. 28la, June 1, 1906.) Chinese name
Shem ma. These seeds come from the rich plain between Mukden and —
Liaoyang, where the soil is a heavy yellow loam. The seeds are thickly
sown broadcast and the stems.are harvested when they begin to set —
seeds.” (Meyer.)

20057. CANNABIS SATIVA, Hemp.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘(No. 282a, June 2, 1906.) Chinese
name Shem ma. Probably the same as No. 28la (S. P. I. No. 20056).” —
(Meyer.) a
20058. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp. 3

From Newchwang, Manchuria. “(No. 283a, May 22, 1906.) Seed®
obtained from Mr. T. Sammons, American consul-general, Newchwang, —
who obtained the seeds from Hai-tcheng, Manchuria. This is a fine
variety of hemp.” (J/eyer.)

(See S. P. I. No. 17528.) :
20059. ABUTILON AVICENNAE, China jute. q
From Newchwang, Manchuria. “(No. 284a, May 22, 1906.) Seed —
obtained from Mr. T. Sammons, American consul-general, Newchwang, —
who obtained the seed from Hai-tcheng, Manchuria. This is a coarse
variety of hemp used for rope making.” (J/eyer.)
(See S. P. I. No. 17529.)
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20001 to 20229 Continued.

20060. ABUTILON AVICENNAE. China jute.

From Hun-chun, Manchuria. ‘(No. 287a, Sept. 9, 1906.) Chinese name
Pai ma. Seed of a red-stemmed variety of Abutilon; apparently a sport
from the white variety. The fiber is used for rope making.” (J/eyer.)

20061. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.

From Antung, Manchuria. “(No. 285a, July 12, 1906.) Plants grow
in a rather light, black soil, and the seed is sown in rows as soon as the
frost leaves the soil.” (Meyer.)

20062. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.

From near Antung, Manchuria. “(No. 286a, July 2, 1906.) This
poppy is cultivated in large fields near Antung. A field in full bloom
presents a color spectacle well worth seeing, the colors of the petals
ranging from pure white to almost black purple. The individual colors
may show marked differences in opium production. The soil is a
rather poor blackish one, with much stony matter thrown in.” (Meyer.)

20063. NICOTIANA CHINENSIS. Tobacco.

From Tan-ti-ku-li, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 288a, Aug. 6, 1906.) <A
large-leaved tobacco seen here and there, and is a far superior variety
to the ordinary kinds.” (Meyer.)

20064. (Undetermined. )

From Hoi-ryong, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 289a, Sept. 4, 1906.) Seed
of a plant said to come from southern Korea. ‘The berries are used in
dyeing ribbons a deep orange color; they are, however, said to be quite
poisonous. Probably a Solanaceae.” (Jeyer.)

20065. CaPsICUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 296a, June 20, 1906.) Chinese
name La djo. A large variety of Chili pepper grown in the market gar-
dens around Liaoyang.” (J/eyer.) :

20066. CaPsICUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 297a, June 5, 1906.) A small-
fruited variety of Chili pepper grown more or less for ornament and also
for a condiment.” (Meyer.)

20067. PRUNUS ARMENTACA. Apricot.

From Antung, Manchuria. ‘(No. 335a, July 10, 1906.) A large, red-
dish apricot with solid flesh; said to come from Chefoo, China.” (J/eyer.)

20068. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Musan, northern Korea. “(No. 336a, July 16, 1906.) Apricots
growing in semiwild state in the mountains. The trees grow to large
sizes, but the fruits are of inferior flavor and size.” (Meyer.)

20069. PRUNUS ARMENTIACA, Apricot.

From the mountains near Musan, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 337a, July
20, 1906.) A wild apricot growing to a medium-sized tree and having
very corky bark and large, heavily serrated leaves. Fruits small and
inedible. May be a good stock plant for the colder regions, or can be
used as a park tree in the Atlantic Coast States.” (Meyer.)

20070. PRUNUS ARMENTIACA. Apricot.

From Ai-djou, northern Korea. “(No. 338a, July 16, 1906.) A wild,
bushy apricot growing in the dry, rocky mountains; produces small,
scarcely edible fruits.” (J/eyer.)

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20071. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From near Tchang-song, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 339a, July 21, 1906.)
Wild apricot seeds from a very tall tree, which was about 40 feet high |
and of which the trunk measured 10 feet in circumference a few feet
above the soil. Can be used as a shade tree in parks. Fruits small and
worthless.” (MJeyer.)

20072. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 840a, June 21, 1906.) <A red apri- |
cot grown in the gardens of Liaoyang, all the trees being seedlings; fruit —
medium sized and of very sweet flavor.” (JJeyer.)

20073. PRUNUS sp. Plum.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 341a, Aug., 1906.) <A
very bushy wild plum growing along creeks and moist places. The fruits
are medium sized and very sour. May be used as a stock plant or for
hybridization.” (J/eyer.)

20074. PRUNUS sp. Plum.

From Antung, Manchuria. ‘(No. 342a, July 10, 1906.) A very large
yellow plum obtained in Antung, but said to come from Chefoo.”
(lcyer.)

20C75. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

From Fong-whan-cheng, Manchuria. ‘(No. 343a, July 1, 1906.) This
edible bush cherry is a very ornamental shrub when in full fruit. The
fruits make fine preserves.” (JJeyer.)

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20C76. PRUNUS Sp. z

Irom Sha-ho, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 344a, June 26, 1906.) <A shrubby i
Prunus growing in a rocky ravine; perhaps an ornamental hardy bush.” —
(Mcyer.) ;

20°77. PRUNUS Sp. Chokecherry. —

Irom the mountains of northern Korea. “(No, 345a, Aug. 11, 1906.)
A large-leaved chokecherry bearing large racemes of cherries in pro- —
fusion. Grows to bea small tree or a large shrub. In the fall the leaves —
assume very brilliant hues. May be of use as an ornamental park
plant.” (JMWeyer.)

20078. PRUNUS sp. Chokecherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 346a, Aug., 1906.) Seed
collected in different places. In all probability different strains will ap-
pear from this seed, for some bushes showed marked small differences in
comparison with others.” (JMJ/eyer.)

20079. PRUNUS sp. Chokecherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 347a, Aug. 6, 1906.) A
very ornamental chokecherry with large, ovate, lanceolate leaves. Can
be used as a small ornamental tree in parks.” (Meyer.)

20080. PRUNUS GLANDULIFOLIA. Chokecherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 348a, Aug. 9, 1906.) <A
small-leaved, ornamental chokecherry. May be useful in parks and in
gardens. The straight young stems may be useful for making smoking-

pipe stems, and the heavier pieces of the trunk produce fine wood for
small furniture.” (MWeyer.)

20081. PRUNUS sp. Chokecherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 349a, Aug. 21, 1906.)
A small-leaved chokecherry with slender, drooping branches. An orna-
mental small tree for parks and gardens.” (Meyer.)

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20082. PRUNUS sp. Chokecherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 350a, Aug. 11, 1906.)
A broad-leaved, bushy chokecherry growing in rocky places. May be of
use as an ornamental shrub for parks; seems to be very hardy.” (Meyer.)

20083. PRUNUS sp. Chokecherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 35la, Aug. 9, 1906.) <A
species of chokecherry with large leaves which are quite hirsute, espe-
cially underneath. Well adapted as an ornamental! tall shrub for parks
and gardens.” (JMeyer.)

20084. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 352a, Aug. 21, 1906.)
A small wild cherry; fruits black and inedible. The shrub or small tree
is quite handsome in appearance and can be used in gardens and parks.
Only two or three trees seen during the whole trip through northern
Korea and only two had a few seeds.” (J/eyer.)

20085. PRUNUS PUMILA. Sand cherry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 353a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A large-fruited form; fruits very sour and inedible.” (JM/eyer.)

20086. PRUNUS PUMILA. Sand cherry.

From Musan, northern Korea. ‘(No. 354a, Aug. 29, 1906.) <A sand
cherry with large fruits produced in great abundance; fruits not sour,
though not of good quality. May be improved or used in parks, gardens,
or rockeries; aS a bush in full bearing is decidedly beautiful. Height of
bushes, 2 to 8 feet.” (M/eyer.)

20087. PRUNUS PUMILA. Sand cherry.

From Shako-san, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 355a, Aug. 1, 1906.) A sand
cherry growing on the banks of the Yalu River. For description, see
No. 354a (S. P. I. No. 20086).” (A/eyer.)

20088. PRUNUS PUMILA. Sand cherry.

_ From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 356a, July 22, 1906.)
A heavy-bearing, though very small-fruited, sand cherry; not edible. For
description see No. 354a (S. P. I. No. 20086). (dZeyer.)

20089. PINUS KORAIENSIS. Pine.

From Ai-djou, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 333a, July 14, 1906.) An edible
pine nut obtained in Ai-djou; is produced by a tall, bluish pine which I
afterwards saw in the forests near Pek-to-san. It is an excellent timber
tree, growing to be 150 feet tall and making a straight, clean stem.”
(Afeyer.)

20090. PINUS KORAIENSIS. Pine.

From Vladivostok, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 334a, Sept. 20, 1906.) Edible pine
seeds bought at a Chinese fruit stand in Vladivostok. Probably the same
as No. 833a (S. P. I. No. 20089).” (dMeyer.)

20091. PINUS THUNBERGII. Japanese black pine.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 504a, Sept. 1, 1906.)
A beautiful pine with light green foliage and making dense, round heads;
also a good lumber tree. Grows in the driest of situations and on very
poor soil; does not grow, though, at great altitudes, so will probably not
bear any severe cold. Of use as an ornamental park tree.” (Meyer.)

20092. ZizyPHUS SATIVA. Jujube.

From Vladivostok, Siberia. “(No. 505a, Sept. 26, 1906.) <A large-
fruited ‘date’ obtained at Vladivostok, where the Chinese import them
from Chefoo, China.” (MJeyer.)

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20093. SoPHoRA JAPONICA. Japanese pagoda tree.
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘(No. 368a, June 4, 1906.) A much
smaller variety of Sophora than is generally seen, growimg as a shrub
or a small tree with smaller leaves, branches, pods, ete.; quite ornamen-
tal and well worth growing. Only a few trees seen in a yard near
Liaoyang.” (JMJeyer.) j

20094. COoLUTEA sp.

From Port Arthur, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 869a, May 14, 1906.) Probably
Colutea fruticosa. Used in the parks in Port Arthur as an ornamental
shrub. As the climate there is very dry, the shrubs and trees from there
will thrive in semiarid regions.” (J/eyer.)

20095. AMORPIHA sp.
From Port Arthur, Manchuria. (No. 370a, May 14, 1906.)

20096. (Undetermined. )

From Port Arthur, Manchuria. ““(No. 371la, May 14, 1906.) A shrub
of bushy habit, with slender branches and lanceolate leaves, growing in
the parks of Port Arthur along the sidewalks; well adapted for this
purpose.” (JZeyer.)

20097. NANTHOXYLUM AILANTHOIDES.

From Port Arthur, Manchuria. ‘(No. 372a, May 14, 1906.) <A small
ornamental tree growing in the parks in Port Arthur.” (Meyer.)

20098. ELAEAGNUS Sp.

From Port Arthur, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 373a, May 15, 1906.) ~“An
Elaeagnus with silvery leaves and bearing white berries; grows to be a
tall shrub with long branches. Quite beautiful when seen in clumps.”
( Weyer.)

20099. FELAEAGNUS Sp.
From Port Arthur, Manchuria. ‘ (No. 374a, May 15, 1906.) <A variety

with black seeds; grows to be somewhat larger than the preceding one;
otherwise the same remarks apply to it.” (J/eyer.)

20100. TILIA MANDSHURICA. Linden.

From near Mukden, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 375a, May 29, 1906.) <A very
large leaved linden from the forest around the Imperial East Tomb, near
Mukden. A handsome tree, of which the leaves sometimes reach the
size of 1 foot across in each direction.” (Meyer.)

20101. ARALIA sp.

From <A-teuk-ryong, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 376a, Aug. 10, 1906.) A
low ornamental shrub, with handsome, large, light green leaves and bear-
ing large clusters of scarlet berries. Grows in shady places in the
primeval forests; seems to prefer leaf mold.” (Meyer.)

20102. ARALTIA sp.

From Tchong-ping, northern Korea. “(No. 377a, Aug. 19, 1906.) A
shrubby Aralia growing from 5 to 10 feet tall, with palmately divided ~
leaves and bearing an abundance of black berries in umbels.” (JZeyer.)

201038. ARALIA MANDSHURICA.

From Possiet, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 378a, Sept. 10, 1906.) A very large
leaved Aralia, the leaves sometimes becoming 3 to 4 feet long. Seems to
be very hardy and drought resistant.’ (d/eyer.)

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20104. ACANTHOPANAX SESSILIFLORUM.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “‘(No. 379a, June 1, 1906.) An Aralia-like
shrub growing in the Scottish mission garden in Liaoyang. May be util-
ized in parks and large gardens; not as ornamental, perhaps, as could
be wished for, but apparently very hardy and drought resistant.”
(Jieyer.)

20105. CRATAEGUS SANGUINEA. Hawthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 380a, Aug., 1906.) <A
very hardy, ornamental Crataegus growing as a tall shrub or small tree.
Has light green, somewhat tomentose foliage, and is covered in the fall
with orange-searlet berries. The berries are edible, but are rather flat
and mealy to our taste. Well adapted for planting in parks.” (J/eyer.)

20106. CRATAEGUS SANGUINEA. Hawthorn.

From the mountains near the source of the Tumen River, northern
Korea. “(No. 38la, Aug. 27, 1906.) Seeds from trees growing at high
. altitudes, over 3,000 feet, and apparently the limit zone of this Crataegus.
Ought to be hardier than No. 380a (S. P. I. No. 20105) ; otherwise the
same description applies to it.” (M/eyer.)

20107. CRATAEGUS SANGUINEA. Hawthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. - “(No. 382a, Aug. 5, 1906.) <A
variety bearing yellow berries; not as handsome as the usual type.”
( Meyer.)

20108. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 383a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
A variety having very finely pinnate leaves. The fruits are much smaller
and ripen later than those of the usual type. This may be a distinct
variety or strain.” (Meyer.)

20109. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. ; Hawthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 384a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
A variety quite handsome in appearance, having large, glossy, dark green
leaves; bears very few fruits, however.” (J/eyer.)

20110. Sorpus sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 385a, Aug. 27, 1906.)
A Sorbus seen usually as a shrub, but in the forests it grows to be a tall,
slender tree; apparently a very scant bearer, as I saw only two shrubs
in fruit, but the large clusters of yellow berries contrast beautifully with
the tender, pinnate foliage.” (Meyer.)

20111. BeERBERIS sp. Barberry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 386a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
A large-leaved Berberis growing 6 to 10 feet tall and bearing many
racemes of red berries.’ (J/eyer.)

20112. BeERBERIS sp. Barberry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 387a, Sept. 2, 1906.) A
large-leaved Berberis from a different locality than the preceding one;
otherwise the same remarks apply to it.” (M/eyer.)

20113. Rosa sp. : Rose.

From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 388a, Aug., 1906.) Fruits collected from
rose bushes in different parts of northern Korea; probably several dis-
tinct species.” (Meyer.)

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20114. SAMBUCUS RACEMOSA. Elder.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 389a, Aug., 1906.)
Seed collected from bushes growing at an altitude of from 4,000 to 5,000 ©
feet. The bushes at these altitudes do not grow higher than 4 or 5 feet,
but are extremely beautiful, being loaded with large clusters of scarlet —
berries, which contrast vividly with the bright green, glossy foliage. This
is a very hardy shrub, growing on the poorest of soils and really looking |
better in colder climes than in the warmer altitudes. Perhaps a good —
shrub for the Northwestern States.’ (J/Zeyer.) |

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20115. VIBURNUM Sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 890a, Aug. 20, 1906.) |
A Viburnum with rather small, light green leaves and bearing small |
umbels of white flowers, followed by berries which turn from green to |
red, and when ripe to jet black. Grows from 4 to 10 feet high. Seems to ©
prefer calcareous rocky soil.” (Meyer.)

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 391a, Aug. 28, 1906.) —
Collected in a different locality and from tallev shrubs than No. 3890a;

20116. VIBURNUM sp. :
otherwise the same remarks apply to it.” (J/eyer.) |

20117. BerruLa sp. Birch.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 392a, Aug. 11, 1906.) —
A beautiful white birch, the bark of which is used as roofing material in —
the mountain regions, also for illuminating purposes, taking the place of —
our lamps and candles. In the forests this tree grows to be over 100 —
feet tall, but solitary specimens never reach that size.” (Jeyer.)

20118. BeETULaA sp. Birch.

From Techong-ping, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 393a, Aug. 20, 1906.) A
very low, bushy, dwarf birch, with blackish bark, growing 3 to 4 feet
high, on a cold plain, high in the mountains, where the soil consisted of —
black peat. Used locally for making brooms.” (J/eyer.) .

20119. Beruta sp. Birch.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 394a, Aug. 15, 1906.)
A bush birch, 6 to 10 feet tall, growing in a high mountain valley, only
two or three specimens together.” (J/eyer.)

20120. CoRNUS sp. Dogwood.

From near Tchang-song, northern Korea. “(No. 395a, July 20, 1906.) —
A tall-growing tree, with beautiful, large leaves; quite rare in southern —
Manchuria and northern Korea.” (JJ/eyer.)

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 396a, Aug. 11, 1906.)
A medium-sized shrub, growing mostly in rocky soil along water courses.
Has large, light green leaves and reddish colored twigs, and is sometimes
loaded with clusters of white berries.” (J/eyer.)

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20122. SPIRAEA Sp. . Spirea.
From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“‘(No. 397a, Aug. 11, 1906.)

A very shrubby Spiraea 4 to 5 feet tall, found growing along rocky :
ravines.” (Meyer.)

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20123. SPrRara sp. Spirea.

From Tchien-shan Mountains, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 398a, June 9, 1906.) —
A Spiraea found growing on rocky, exposed places in the mountains.” —
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20124. (Undetermined.)

From near Tchang-song, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 399a, July 20, 1906.)
A shrub with rather large leaves, growing in Shady ravines.” (JMJeyer.)
20125. CARAGANA Sp.

From the mountains at the source of the Tumen River, northern Korea.
(No. 400a, Aug. 27, 1906.)

20126. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 40la, June 4, 1906.) This tree
thrives but poorly at Liaoyang, it being too cold for it.” (Meyer.)
20127. LESPEDEZA Sp.

From Tchien-shan Mountains, Manchuria. “(No. 402a, June 8, 1906.)
A small, ornamental shrub, bearing many racemes of rosy colored flowers;
thrives on high, dry land. Of use in gardens and along embankments as
a low, ornamental shrub.” (dJ/eyer.)

20128. SALIx sp. Willow.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 403a, Aug. 15, 1906.)
For description see No. 529 (S. P. I. No. 19527). (Meyer.)

20129. (Undetermined. )

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 404a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A woody climber, with large, light green leaves and bearing panicles of
small, whitish green flowers, followed by large quantities of three-winged
seeds. Apparently can stand low temperatures, as it is even found on
high mountain tops.” (Meyer.)

20130. (Undetermined.)
From northern Korea. ‘(No. 405a, Aug. 11, 1906.) Seed of a low

bush growing on wet, peaty soil and having glossy green, ovate, lanceo-
late leaves and bearing scarlet berries.” (Meyer.)

20131. AZALEA Sp. Azalea.

From the mountains near Musan, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 406a, July
16, 1906.) A shrubby Azalea bearing pale purplish flowers, found grow-
ing in the mountains.” (J/eyer.)

20132. (Undetermined. )

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 407a, July 20, 1906.)
A low, ornamental shrub looking like a Spiraea, but with raspberry-like
leaves, found growing in profusien along a shady road.” (Meyer.)

20133. RHAMNUS sp. Buckthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 408a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
An ornamental Rhamnus, with broad, light green leaves, growing usu-
ally as a large shrub, but seen occasionally as a small tree.” (Meyer.)

20134. RHAMNUS sp. Buckthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 409a, Aug. 15, 1906.)
A small-leaved Rhamnus of very dense growth. Well adapted for use
as a hedge and for dwarfing and clipping purposes.” (Meyer.)

20135. RHAMNUS sp. Buckthorn.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 410a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A small-leaved Rhamnus of not as dense growth as the preceding; other-
wise the same remarks apply to it.” (d/eyer.)
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20136. AMELANCHIER Sp (?).
From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 411a, Aug., 1906.) A
shrub bearing small, inedible fruits like crab apples and with leaves like
a small Viburnum opulus. Seems to prefer shady spots in the higher
altitudes.” (J/eyer.)
201387. Matus sp. Crab apple.
From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 412a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A few seeds of a wild crab apple bearing very small, hard fruits. Grows
usually as a shrub, but in sheltered places becomes a tree.’ (JMJeyer.)

20138. IUONYMUS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 413a, Aug. 28, 1906.) _

A small-leaved, hardy Euonymus, growing very compactly.” (Meyer.)
20139. EvoNYMUS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 414a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
A dense-growing, small-leayed bush, with corky wings along its
branches.” (JJ/eyer.)

20140. EvoNYMUS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 415a, Aug. 9, 1906.)
A large-leaved Euonymus growing in dense shade in the forest and bear-
ing four-winged fruits.” (MJeyer.)

20141. LONICERA sp. Honeysuckle.
From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 416a, Aug. 12, 1906.)

A large-leaved Lonicera, with large, scarlet berries.” (MJeyer.)

20142. LOoNICERA sp. Honeysuckle.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 417a, Aug. 12, 1906.)
A medium-sized, bushy honeysuckle growing in large masses and bearing
scarlet berries.” (J/eyer.)

20143. LOoNICERA sp. Honeysuckle.

From the mountains of northern Korea, ‘‘(No. 418a, Aug. 12, 1906.) A
low, bush honeysuckle with bright green, medium-sized leaves and scarlet
berries.” ( Meyer.)

20144. LOoNICERA sp. Honeysuckle.

_ From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 419a, Aug. 21, 1906.) A

bushy honeysuckle growing 10 to 12 feet high; leaves larger and darker

green than the ordinary type.” (JJeyer.)

20145. LOoNICERA sp. Honeysuckle.
Irom Bo-tau-shan Mountains, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 420a, Aug. 24,

1906.) <A low, shrubby honeysuckle, 3 to 4 feet high, bearing pretty blue

berries of repulsive taste. These shrubs grow only at high altitudes and
may be used in the colder parts of the United States as ornamental garden
shrubs.” (J/eyer.)

20146. LONICERA sp. Honeysuckle.

From Sa-mai-tsi, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 421la, July 27, 1906.) <A large,
bushy honeysuckle, becoming somewhat shaggy when old. When young,
however, it is a fine shrub, bearing thousands of small, white, fragrant
flowers.” (J/eyer.)

20147. ALNUS sp. Alder.
From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 422a, Sept. 1, 1906.) A

large-leaved alder growing along water courses; quite a handsome shrub.” —

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20148. ALNUS sp. : Alder.

From near Tok-sil-tong, northern Korea. ‘(No. 423a, Aug. 12, 1906.)
A large-leaved, dark green alder growing in rocky soil along a stream.
Apparently grows to be only a tall shrub; at least no trees of it were
seen.” (J/eyer.)

20149. ACER GINNALA. Maple.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 424a, August, 1906.) A
dwarf, bushy maple with small, scarcely lobed leaves and bearing an
-abundance of fruits, which assume beautiful rosy and red colors toward
the end of summer. It is exported from the Yalu River to ports in
China, where the shoots with leaves on them are used in the manufacture
of a black dye.” (dM/eyer.)

20150. ACER Sp. Maple.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 425a, Aug. 16, 1906.)
A tall, bushy maple with rather large, dark green leaves.” (J/eyer.)

20151. ACER GINNALA. Maple.

| From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 426a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A bushy maple with very slender branches and small leaves; probably a
variety of No. 424a (S. P. I. No. 20149), and as such the same description
applies to it.” (dJ/eyer.)

20152. ACER sp. Maple.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 427a, Aug. 21, 1906.)
A rather large leaved maple growing to be a very tall shrub or sometimes
a small tree; always found growing between other trees and not as soli-
tary specimens in open spaces.” (Meyer.)

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20153. ACER Sp. Maple.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 428a, Aug. 21, 1906.) A
large-leaved maple growing to be a tall shrub or a small tree in the
dense forests.” (J/eyer.)

20154. PAEONTIA sp. Peony.

From Bo-tau-shan Mountains, ‘northern Korea. “(No. 429a, Aug. 23,
1906.) A wild peony growing in the primeval forest at high altitudes,
3,000 to 4,000 feet, on decomposed sandstone.” (J/eyer.)

20155. SAXIFRAGA TABULARIS.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘*( No. 430a, Aug. 27, 1906.) A
Saxifraga having circular leaves which are sometimes over 1 foot in
diameter. Grows in cool, shady places in the forests; prefers a sandy
soil.” (deyer.)

20156. SAXIFRAGA Sp.

From the mountains near Musan, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 43la, July
16, 1906.) A Saxifraga growing in the rocks in shady places. In the
distance it looks exactly like a vigorous Ampelopsis veitchii.” (Aleyer.)

20157. DRACOCEPHALUM sp.

From near Tchang-song, northern Korea. ‘“(No. 432a, July 21, 1906.)
An ornamental labiate with large, blue flowers; probably a perennial.
Found only on sandy soil.” (dMJ/eyer.)

20158. ASPARAGUS Sp.

From near Mai-mi-la, northern Korea. “(No. 4338a, Aug. 12, 1906.)
An ornamental wild asparagus with straight stems and beautiful, light
green, feathery foliage; grows from 2 to 4 feet tall.” (Meyer.)
(See S. P. I. No. 20357.)
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20159. AMARANTHUS Sp.

From near Hunchun, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 484a, Sept. 7, 1906.) An
ornamental Amaranthus with large, drooping plumes of canary-yello
color.” (J/eyer.)

20160. AMARANTHUS sp.

From Newchwang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 485a, May 18, 1906.) Seed of
an Amaranthus, which is said to be an ornamental garden plant, obtained
from Rey. J. Carson, of Newchwang, who received the seed from Japan.”
( Meyer.)

20161. AMARANTHUS sp.

From Newchwang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 436a, May 17, 1906.) Seed of
an Amaranthus which is grown for ornament in Chinese gardens and of
which the young seedlings are also used as a vegetable. Chinese name
Lao lai pien. Obtained from Rey. J. Carson, of Newchwang.”’ (JZeyer.)

20162. DErLPHINIUM sp. Larkspur.
From Newchwang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 487a, May 18, 1906.) A dark
blue, perennial larkspur, of use as an ornamental garden plant in dry,

cold regions. Seeds obtained from Rey. J. Carson, who received them
from a friend in Kai-chow, Manchuria.” (J/eyer.)

20163. (Undetermined. )

From Newchwang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 458a, May 18, 1906.) <A wild
composite known as ‘autumn daisy.’ Seed obtained from Rey. J. Car-
son.” (Jever.)

20164. ANEMONE sp.

From Fong-whang-shen, Manchuria. ‘(No. 489a, June 30, 1906.) <A
wild anemone found only on sandy soil; probably an ornamental.”
( Meyer.)

20165. tEHMANNIA GLUTINOSA. ;
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 440a, June 21, 1906.) An orna-

mental plant found growing on the city walls of Peking and Liaoyang.
Has rather large spikes of brownish purple flowers.” (Jeyer.)

20166. ALTHAEA ROSEA. Hollyhock.

From Hunchun, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 441a, Sept. 8, 1906.) <A large-
flowered hollyhock of dark purple color; grown as-an ornamental plant
in Chinese gardens.” (JM/eyer.)

20167. ScABIOSA CAUCASICA.

From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 442a, Sept. 2, 1906.) An ornamental —
Scabiosa with large, deep blue flowers.’ (J/eyer.)

20168. ASTER sp. Aster. —

From near Musan, northern Korea. “(No. 448a, Aug. 29, 1906.) <A
herbaceous, perennial composite growing 2 or 3 feet high; has but few —
stalks and bears many flowers with yellow centers and dark blue rays.”
( Meyer.)

20169. (Undetermined.)

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 444a, Aug. 11, 1906.)
A composite bearing large flowers having a yellow center and blue rays; ©
bears but a few flowers to each stalk. Grows from a few inches to 1
foot tall.’ (Meyer.)

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20170. CALLISTEPHUS HORTENSIS.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 445a, Sept. 3, 1906.)
Seed of the wild form of our garden aster, found growing in great pro-
fusion in the mountains of northeast Korea. <A beautiful plant that
might be naturalized in the United States, especially in the Rocky Moun-
tain regions.” (J/eyer.)

20171. DIANTHUS CHINENSIS.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 446a, Sept. 8, 1906.)
A beautiful scarlet pink.’ (Meyer.)

20172. TARAXACUM Sp.

From North Tomb, Mukden, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 447a, May 28, 1906. )
A white-flowering dandelion.” (Meyer.)

20173. VIoLA sp. Violet.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 44S8a, Aug. 15, 1906.)
A violet having small leaves which exactly resemble the Cyclamen.”
( Meyer.)

20174. AQUILEGIA Sp. Columbine.

From the forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 449a, Aug. 25,
1906.) A columbine with yellow-brown flowers.” (d/eyer.)

20175. SkEpUM sp.

From Ai-djou, northern Korea. “(No. 450a, July 17, 1906.) <A low-
growing, yellow-flowering Sedum well adapted for rockeries; grows very
compactly and .covers large expanses; seems to prefer rocky or sandy
situations.” (dJ/eyer.)

20176. LycHNIS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 451a, Aug. 22, 1906.)
A lLyechnis with rather large, bright scarlet flowers but of somewhat
weedy growth. If it can be improved it will be a good garden plant.”
(Meyer.)

20177. ASTILBE sp.
From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“‘(No. 452a, July 19, 1906.)

A rather tall growing Astilbe with large, bluish colored spikes; found
growing in moist localities on peaty soil.” (dMJeyer.)

20178. ACTAEA sp.
From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 4538a, Aug. 23, 1906.)

A plant with large bipinnate leaves and bearing spikes with berries of
a striking red color; found growing in a dense forest.” (J/eyer.)

20179. GLYCYRRHIZA Sp.

From near Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 454a, June 1, 1906.) <A rather
handsome wild plant which is green when other vegetation has just
commenced to grow. This plant grows in the driest of situations; is
not eaten by animals and may be poisonous.” (JMJeyer.)

20180. Lycrum sp.
From Hoi-ryong, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 455a, Sept. 3, 1906.) A wild

matrimony vine with rather large scarlet berries; in the wild state the
branches grow 8 to 5 feet long.” (d/eyer.)

20181. CLEMATIS sp. Clematis.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 456a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
A iarge-growing clematis with white flowers; not highly ornamental, as
the panicles with flowers are not dense enough and the individual flowers
do not all blossom at the same time.” (Meyer.)

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20182. ADLUMIA sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 457a, Aug. 23, 1906.)
An ornamental, perennial climber with graceful foliage and bearing
many racemes of drooping rosy flowers.” (J/eyer.)

20183. RicINUS COMMUNIS. Castor-oil plant.

From northern Korea. “(No. 458a, Aug. 5, 1906.) <A cultivated
variety of the spineless castor bean found growing among plants of the
spiny variety.” (Jleyer.)

20184. (Undetermined. )

From Tchien-shan Mountains, Manchuria. ‘(No. 459a, June 7, 1906.)
An umbelliferous plant, the rhizome of which is used for medicinal pur-
poses by the Chinese. This plant was found growing on dry, shady
spots in decomposed rock.” (J/eyer.)

20185. Iris sp. >) inis:

From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 460a, Aug. 29, 1906.) An early flower-
ing iris of northern China, Manchuria, and northern Korea growing on
very dry ground; flowers pale blue.” (J/eyer.)

20186. Iris sp. Toriss

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 461a, Aug. 24, 1906.)
An iris found growing in a wet meadow. This is a very rare plant and
may be an ornamental.” (J/eyer.)
20187. HEerMEROCALLIS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No, 462a, Aug. 25, 1907.) —
An ornamental garden plant bearing large, sulphur-yellow flowers which
open at sunset; the flowers have a pleasant odor.” (J/eyer.)
20188. HrMrROCALLIS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 463a.) An ornamental —
garden perennial growing in high altitudes.” (J/eyer.)

20189. PARDANTHUS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 464a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
An ornamental garden perennial.” (J/eyer.)

20190. Paris sp.

From the primeval forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. (No. 465a, —
Aug. 23, 1906.) :
20191. CONVALLARIA sp.

From A-teuk-ryong, northern Korea. ‘(No. 466a, Aug. 10, 1906.)
Plant bears red berries on stalks which resemble (C. polygonatum.”
( Meyer.)

20192. (Undetermined. )

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 467, Aug. 13, 1906.) —
A rather ornamental, broad-leaved liliaceous plant growing at high eleva-
tions in the dense forest and bearing a spike with blue berries.” (Meyer.)

20193. (Undetermined.)
From the primeval forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. “(No. 468a, —

Aug. 25, 1906.) Probably the same as No. 467a (S. P. I. No. 20192), but
from a different locality.” (J/eyer.)

20194. (Undetermined. )

From the primeval forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 469a,
Aug. 25, 1906.) The same as Nos. 467a and 468a (S. P. I., Nos. 20192 and
20193), but bearing black berries.” (MWeyer.)

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20195. RbvsBus sp. Blackberry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 357a, Aug. 1906.) A
red blackberry of crawling habit, producing large panicles with many
red berries. The taste is somewhat flat, however, and the seeds too
conspicuous when eating them. May be improved, though, and become
a good garden fruit. When grown in a somewhat shady place the fruits
become much juicier. The underside of the leaves is tomentose and
white.” (J/eyer.)

20196. Rusus sp. Blackberry.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 358a, July 25, 1906.)
A red blackberry of erect habit, producing an abundance of small pani-
eles with fruit. Has a good taste, though somewhat flat, but when eaten
in quantity is quite acceptable. May be improved and become a garden
fruit. Is closely related to the raspberry. The underside of the leaves
is green. When grown in a shady place the leaves and fruits attain a
larger size than when grown in the sun. Should be grown in good sandy
or peaty soil.” (JMJeyer.)

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20197. ACTINIDIA KOLOMIKTA.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 359a, Aug., 1906.) A
climbing Actinidia growing very large and producing green berries rang-
ing in size from a gooseberry to a plum and tasting like the former. The
plants are usually scant bearers and do not warrant the space given to
them when grown for fruit, but may be used as an ornamental vine, the
silver and red leaves being quite beautiful.” (J/eyer.)

20198. RIBES RUBRUM. Currant.

From A-teuk-ryong, northern Korea. ‘(No. 361la, Aug. 10, 1906.) A
wild red currant found growing in the mountains. The berries are of a
large size but very sour. The shrubs are more vigorous than those seen
in cultivation.” (dleyer.)

20199. RIBES RUBRUM. Currant.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“‘(No. 362a, Aug. 14, 1906.)
A form of the wild currant with erect racemes; the berries are taste-
less; leaves very large, and the whole shrub is of larger dimensions than
those seen in cultivation.” (MWeyer.)

20200. RIBES RUBRUM. Currant.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘ (No. 363a, Aug. 6, 1906.) <A
different form of the wild currant from that commonly seen. It is very
shrubby and produces fruits which are not sour but rather dry.” (JMJeyer.)

20201. RIBES PROCUMBENS. Currant.

From the forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. ‘(No. 364a, Aug.
25, 1906.) A species of Ribes growing from 3 to 5 inches high in shady,
moist places in the forest. The berries are the same size as the taller
varieties but the leaves are somewhat smaller.” (dM/eyer.)

20202. RIBES ALPINUM.

From A-teuk-ryong, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 365a, Aug. 10, 1906.) <A
small currant which might be grown in shady places as a garden shrub.”
(Meyer.)

20203. RIBES ALPINUM.

From the forest of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 366a, Aug.
26, 1906.) An ornamental currant with small, red, elongated berries.”
(Meyer. )

20204. RIBES sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 367a, Aug. 6, 1906.) A
small, shrubby bush bearing yellow, inedible berries.” (Jleyer.)
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20205. POA PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.

From the mountains of northern Korea, ‘‘( No. 476a, Aug. 15, 1906.)
A wild meadow grass which forms a dense turf. This grass is rarely
seen and it may be a good lawn and pasturing grass.” (Meyer.)

20206. ELYMUS SIBIRICUS.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 477a, Aug. 11, 1906.)
A tall wild grass with drooping heads growing in sandy and stony
places; may be sand binding.” (MWeyer.)

20207. AGROPYRON sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 478a, Aug. 14, 1906.)
A medium tall wild grass with drooping heads and scanty foliage, grow-
ing in stony places.” (Meyer.)

20208. ERAGROSTIS sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 479a, Aug. 14, 1906.)
A very delicate plumed grass growing along trails and in cleared places
through the forests.” (Meyer.)

20209. POA TRIVIALIS. Rough-stalked meadow grass,

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 480a, Aug. 22, 1906.) —
A grass with clean, round stems found growing at high altitudes (3,000
to 4,000 feet) in dense bunches on somewhat sandy soil.” (M/eyer.)

20210. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA. Reed canary grass.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 48la, Aug. 14, 1906.)
A tall, rough grass growing at high elevations on moist, peaty soil. Is
a good fodder for horses and cattle.” (J/eyer.)

20211. ARUNDINELLA ANOMALA,

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 482a, Aug. 28, 1906.)
A tall, rough grass growing on high, dry soil. May be a fodder grass.”
( Meyer.)

20212. Voa sp. a

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 488a, Aug. 14, 1906.)
A grass of dense habits found growing in high altitudes. May be of
use as a lawn and pasture grass.” (JMeyer.)

20213. CALAMAGROSTIS Sp.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 484a, Aug. 14, 1906.)
A tall, rough grass covering enormous areas where the forest has been
burned; prefers 2 moist, peaty soil. Grows from 38 to 5 feet tall and is
a very good fodder grass.” (JJeyer.)
20214. BrcKMANNIA ERUCIFORMIS.

From near Antung, northern Korea. “(No. 485a, July 11, 1906.) A —
grass found growing on wet, muddy flats along the Yalu River; may be
a fodder grass.” (JJeyer.)

20215. AGROPYRON sp.

From northern Korea. ‘“‘(No. 486a, June 28, 1906.) A rough, blue-
grass growing along shady roads; may be of use as a sand binder.”
(Meyer.)

20216. MISCANTHUS JAPONICUS.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 487a, Aug. 20, 1906. )
A tall, rough grass with ornamental white plumes; used locally for
fodder.” (Meyer.)

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20217. SACCHARUM ARUNDINACEUM.

From near Hunchun, Manchuria. (No. 488a, Sept. 9, 1906.)

20218. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA. Reed canary grass.

From A-teuk-ryong, northern Korea. “(No,. 489a, Aug. 10, 1906.) <A
rough grass growing in the primeval forest; of use as a fodder grass.”
(Meyer.)

20219. ERIOCHLOA VILLOSA.

From the mountains of northern Korea. “(No. 490a, Aug. 20, 1906.)
A grass of peculiar growth growing in a dry, sandy situation.” (J/eyer.)
20220. HRIOCHLOA VILLOSA.

From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 491a, Sept. 6, 1906.) The same as No.
490a (S. P. I. No. 20219), but of a more vigorous growth.” (dMeyer.)
20221. CHLORIS sp.

From northern Korea. ‘“(No. 492a, Sept. 3, 1906.) <A grass growing
on very dry, elevated plains and along roads in but one locality; prob-
ably not very valuable.” (dJ/eyer.)

20222. MELICA sp.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 498a, June 21, 1906.) <A graceful
grass growing on the dry, exposed city wall of Liaoyang; may be of
use in the very dry regions of the United States.” (Jleyer.)

20223. AGROPYRON SIBIRICUM (7).
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. “(No. 494a, June 21, 1906.) A coarse

grass growing on the dry, exposed city wall of Liaoyang.” (J/eyer.)
20224. POA TRIVIALIS. Rough-stalked meadow grass.

From Liaoyang, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 495a, June 21, 1906.) <A grass of
good habit growing on the dry, exposed city wall of Liaoyang.” (JZeyer.)

20225. CAREX Sp. Sedge.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘“(No. 496a, Aug. 22, 1906.)
A round-stemmed Carex growing on dry, high grounds. May be of use
as a fodder plant.” (J/eyer.)

20226. CAREX Sp. Sedge.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 497a, Aug. 22, 1906.)
Probably identical with No. 496a (S. P. I. No. 20225). (Jleyer.)

20227. CAREX Sp. Sedge.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘(No. 498a, Aug. 27, 1906.)
A Carex grown in fields used as pasturing grounds for bulls and horses,
which seem to like this sedge. Grows on somewhat moist, peaty soil.
Of use as a fodder plant on moist lands in the Northern States.”
(Aeyer.)

20228. ScCIRPUS ERIOPHORUM.

From the mountains of northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 499a, Sept. 6, 1906.)
A tall, rough Scirpus found on very dry ground; probably a good fod-
der plant.” (J/eyer.)

20229. ScriRPUS ERIOPHORUM.

From near Novo Kiowsk, Siberia. ‘(No. 500a, Sept. 9, 1906.) Iden-
tical with No. 499a (S. P. I. No. 20228), but found growing in a moist
locality.” (Meyer.)

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20230 to 20288.

From Manchuria. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural ex-
plorer, March 12, 1907. '

Cuttings of fruit trees, ornamentals, etc., as follows:
20230. MALUS sp. Apple.

From Kwang-cheng-tze. “(No. 575.) Chinese name Sha ho tee. A
red apple with white cheeks.” (J/eyer.)

20231. MALuUS sp. Siberian crab apple.
From Kwang-cheng-tze. “(No. 576.) Cuttings of the original Sibe-—

rian crab apple growing at Kwang-cheng-tze and used for grafting stock

for the better varieties.” (J/eyer.)

| 20232. PyRUS SINENSIS. Pear. —

From Kwang-cheng-tze. ‘(No. 577.) The fragrant water pear, or
Hsiang suy li, used dried and fresh in Manehuria.” (Meyer.)

20233. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Kwang-cheng-tze. ‘‘(No. 578.) Chinese name Ya li, A large

| pear, one of the best of north China.” (d/eyer.)
20234. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Kwang-cheng-tze. “(No. 579.) The same as No. 578 (S. P. I. 7
No. 20238), but said to be a somewhat different form.” (Meyer.)

20235. DPyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Kwang-cheng-tze. ‘‘( No. 580.) Chinese name Bay li. A pear —
with rather hard, whitish yellow fruits.” (JMJ/eyer.)

20236. SALiIx sp. Willow.

From near Kwang-cheng-tze. ‘“(No. 581.) A semiweeping willow
with a straight stem and graceful, drooping branches hanging from its
crown.” (J/ever.)

20237. Matus sp. Crab apple.

From San-tau-lin-tze. ‘‘(No. 582.) <A tall-growing form of the wild ©
crab apple.” (Jeyer.) ;

20238. MALus sp. Crab apple.

From San-tau-lin-tze. ‘“(No. 583.) A very shrubby form of the wild
crab apple.” (Jleyer.) j

20239. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. |

Irom Wirin. *( No. 584.) <A pale colored, medium-sized peach. Kirin j
is the most northern locality where I have as yet found peaches.”
( Weyer.) a

20240. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

| From Wirin. ‘‘(No. 585.) <A large-fruited bush cherry. Chinese name —
Ta ying taor.” (Meyer.) ;

20241. PRUNUS sp. Plum. —
From Kirin. ‘“(No. 586.) A medium-sized, red-fruited sweet plum.” —
| (Jleyer.) 3

20242. SALIX sp. Willow. —

From near Yi-ma-tchau. ‘“(No. 588.) A willow with opposite leaves.” 2
( Weyer.) ;
20243. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Tieling. “(No. 589.) A wild pear with drooping branches and —
edible fruit.” (JMJeyer.) “¥

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. 20244. Pyrus SINENSIS.

From Liaoyang. ‘“(No. 590.)
reddish color. Chinese name Shuy hong hsiau li.”

20245. PyYRUS SINENSIS.

From Liaoyang. ‘“(No. 591.)
Hsiang suy li; used by the Chinese both dried and fresh.”

20246. PyRuS SINENSIS.

Pear.

A round, medium-sized, soft pear of

( Meyer.)

Pear.

The famous fragrant-water pear or

( Meyer.)

Pear.

From Liaoyang. “(No. 592.) A medium-sized, soft pear, called Ping

li.” (Meyer.)

20247. PyYRUS SINENSIS.

From Liaoyang. ‘‘(No. 593.)

excellent for canning purposes.”

20248. PyRUS SINENSIS.

From Liaoyang. ‘‘(No. 594.)
(Meyer.)

20249. CAREX Sp.

From San-tau-lin-tze. ‘(No. 599.)
able for lawn and fodder purposes in dry, cold regions.”

20250. CAREX sp.

From near San-tau-lin-tze.
(Meyer.)

20251 to 20267. PyYRUS SINENSIS.

Pear.

A very large-fruited pear of yellow
eolor and with juicy, somewhat hard flesh. A little coarse, but may be
(Meyer.)

Pear.

A soft pear, called Moa pan suan li.”

Sedge.

A very nice sedge. May be valu-

(Meyer. )

Sedge.

600.) A semicoarse sedge.”

Pear.

A collection of pear cuttings from Manchuria. With each number the

Chinese varietal name is given.

20251.
Ma ti huang li. (No.
601.)
20252.
Chin tse li.

20253.

Hsiang suy li. (No.
603. )

20254.
Ping ding li. (No. 604.)
20255.
Ta ma li.

20256.

Ya li. One of the best
pears of north China.
(No. 606.)

20257.
Hung li.
20258.
Chin pai lu.
20259.
Yuan po li. (No. 609.)
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(No. 602.)

(No. 605.)

(No. 607.)

(No. 608.)

From Kwang-ning.

(Nos. 601 to 617.)

20260.

Mien swan li. (No. 610.)
20261.

Mien kuan li. (No. 611.)
20262.

An li. (No. 612.)
20263.

Kuan hung hsiao li. Seems
to be a very rare variety; used
only as presents to the Em-

peror. (No. 613.)
20264.

Chang poa li. (No. 614.)
20265.

Yu chiu li. (No. 615.)
20266

Ta li. (No. 616.)
20267.

Shan li hung. A wild moun-
tain pear used as grafting stock.
(No. 617.)

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20230 to 20288—Continued.
20268. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn.

From Kwang-ning. “(No. 618.) <A large-fruited hawthorn called Tsuan —
dsao.” (AMeyer.)

20269 to 20275. PyRuS SINENSIS. Pear.
From Kwang-ning. (Nos. 619 to 625.)
20269. 20273.
Neo tau li. (No. 619.) Ghua kai li. (No. 628.)
20270. 20274.
Ta yang li. (No. 620.) Lin yuen li. (No. 624.)
20271. 20275. .
Huang hesiang sut lt. Nai tsu hsiang li. (No. 625.)
(No. 621.) :
20272.
Tang li. (No. 622.)
20276 to 20280. Matus sp. Apple.
From Kwang-ning. (Nos. 626 to 630.)
20277. 20279.
Pin tsu. (No. 627.) Hua hong. A pretty flower-
ing tree or shrub, a little differ-
20278. ent from the preceding. (No.
Hua hong chintze. A 629.)
pretty flowering tree or 20280

shrub. (No. 628.)
Ping kua. (No. 630.)
20281. VPRUNUS sp. Plum.
From Kwang-ning. (No. 6381.)

20282. AMYGDALUS PERSICA LAEVIS. Nectarine.
From Kwang-ning. (No. 654.)
Li tsu. |
20283 to 20286. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach.

From Kwang-ning. (Nos. 640 to 6438.)
Ta hsing mei.

20283. 20285.
Ta chieh tau. (No. Hung tau. (No. 642.)
640.) 20286.
20284. Mao tau. (No. 643.)
Pai tau. (No. 641).
20287 and 20288. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.
From Kwang-ning. (Nos. 644 and 645.)
20287. 20288.
Ta ying tao. (No. 644.) Moa ying tao. (No. 645.)

20289 to 20424.

From Siberia. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex- 4
plorer, February 28, 1907.

A collection of seeds, as follows:

20289. JUGLANS MANDSHURICA. Manchuria walaut. —

From between Vladivostok and Spask. “(No. 515a, Oct. 19, 1906.)
Collected from different trees in eastern Siberia. These are worthless
from a utilitarian point of view, but the trees are quite ornamental and
reach large sizes.” (J/eyer.)

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20289 to 20424—Continued.

20290. TILIA CORDATA (?). Linden.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 516a, Nov. 10 and 12, 1906.) A small-leaved
linden growing wild in the neighborhood of Khabarovsk; is used in the
city aS an avenue tree; also in the parks and gardens. Seems to be a
most profuse bloomer; height, 12 to 20 feet.” (dJeyer.)

20291. TILIA CoRDATA (7). Linden.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘‘(No. 517a, Oct. 22, 1906.) A
small-leaved linden used locally for making wooden pumps and small
water troughs. Apparently the same as No. 5l6a (S. P. I. No. 20290).”
( Meyer.)

20292. TILIA MANDSHURICA (?). Linden.
From the mountains near Merkoechofka. ‘“(No. 518a, Oct. 20, 1906.)

A very large-leaved linden found growing in the forests; is used locally to

make water troughs, barrels, and beehives. May be used in the colder

parts of the United States as an ornamental park and shade tree.”

( Meyer.)

20293. TILIA MANDSHURICA. Linden.
From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 519a, Nov. 7, 1906). Received from the for-

ester of the Imperial Domains. This is said to be an ornamental forest
tree.” (Meyer.)

20294. ACER GINNALA. Japan maple.

From between Vladivostok and Iman. ‘“(No. 520a, Oct., 1906.) The
same as No. 424a (S. P. I. No. 20149).” (dMJeyer.)

20295. ACER PALMATUM. Maple.

From near Vladivostok. “(No. 521a, Oct. 6, 1906.) A medium-sized
maple, the leaves of which assume a beautiful fiery-red color in the fall.”
( Meyer.)

20296. ACER Sp. Maple.

From Saponsky. ‘(No. 522a, Oct. 19, 1906.) A bushy maple producing
many stems, with a beautiful red-colored bark. Seed obtained from the
forester of the government nursery at Saponsky.” (J/eyer.)

20297. ACER Sp. Maple.

From the mountains near Merkoechofka. ‘( No. 523a, Oct. 25,1906.) <A
bushy, red-stemmed maple, the same as No. 522a (S. P. I. No. 20296), but
obtained from another source.” (J/eyer.)

20298. ACER MONO (?). Maple.

From Saponsky. ‘‘(No. 524a, Oct. 19, 1906.) A small or medium sized
maple bearing a great profusion of small, five-pointed leaves, which as-
sume a golden yellow color in the fall. Obtained from the forester of the
government nursery at Saponsky.” (Jleyer.)

20299. ACER TEGMENTOSUM (?). Maple.

From Saponsky. ‘“(No. 525a, Oct. 19, 1906.) A broad-leaved. maple
growing to be a small tree or large shrub. Obtained from the forester of
the government nursery at Saponsky.” (J/eyer.)

20300. ACER TEGMENTOSUM. Maple.

From Khabarovsk. ‘‘(No. 526a, Nov. 7, 1906.) For description see No.
525a (S. P. I. No. 20299). Seed obtained from the forester of the Im-
perial Domains.” (MJeyer.)

20301. ACER sp. Maple.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 527a, Nov. 7, 1906.) A small-sized maple of
use as an ornamental bush in large shrubberies in parks. Obtained from
the forester of the Imperial Domains.” (J/eyer.)

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20289 to 20424—Continued.

30802. COoRYLUS AVELLANA. Hazelnut.
From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 528a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Nuts purchased at a
Chinese fruit stand in Khabarovsk; said to have come from Siberia.” —

( Meyer.)

20308. CoORYLUS ROSTRATA. ; Hazelnut.

From Merkoechofka. ‘“(No. 529a, Oct. 25, 1906.) A hazelnut growing
on the edges of the forests, often covering very large expanses and form-
ing dense thickets.” (JMJeyer.)

203804. CoRYLUS ROSTRATA. Hazelnut.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 530a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Purchased at a Chi-
nese fruit stand in Khabarovsk; said to have come from the country
along the Sungari.” (JJeyer.)

20305. CoRYLUS ROSTRATA. Hazelnut.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 531la, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains. For other remarks, see No. 520a
(S. P. I. No. 20803). (Meyer.)

20306. QUERCUS MONGOLICA. Oak.

From between Vladivostok and Iman. ‘“(No. 532a, Oct., 1906.) A
rather large leaved oak found growing all over the country. May
thrive in the coldest parts of the United States.” (JZeyer.)

20307. QUERCUS MONGOLICA. Oak.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 5383a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the

forester of the Imperial Domains. For further description see No.
532a (S. P. I. No. 20306).” (Meyer.)

20308. ACANTHOPANAX SESSILIFLORUM.

From between Vladivostok and Spask. ‘‘(No. 534, Oct., 1906.) An
ornamental, hardy shrub. For further description see Nos. 547 to 550
(S. P. I. No. 19476).” (Meyer.)

20309. ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS.

From near Vladivostok and Merkoechofka. ‘“(No. 535a, Oct., 1906.)
A very spiny shrub, bearing palmate divided leaves and having at the
end of its long shoots small umbels of black berries; grows generally

in dense shade. May be of use as an undergrowth beneath tall trees.”
( Weyer.)

20310. ARALIA MANDSHURICA. Chinese angelica tree.

From the forest near Merkoechofka. ‘(No. 536a, Oct. 25, 1906.) <A
robust-growing Aralia, with very large leaves and bearing big umbels
of whitish flowers.” (J/eyer.)

20311. ARALIA MANDSHURICA. Chinese angelica tree.
From Khabarovsk. ‘“‘(No. 537a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the

forester of the Imperial Domains. For further remarks see No. 536a

(S. BP. I. No. 20310).” (dMfeyer.)

20312. ACANTHOPANAX RICINIFOLIUM.

From the forest near Merxoechofka. “(No. 53S8a, Oct. 25, 1906.) A
beautiful tree of striking appearance, having large, palmately lobed
leaves and flowers in white umbels. A tree in full flower make a strik-
ing impression, growing to be about 50 feet tall.” (J/Zeyer.)

203138. PICEA sp. _ Spruce.

From the forest near Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. (No. 539a, Aug.
24, 1906.)

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20289 to 20424—Continued.

20314. PIcEA sp. Spruce.
From the primeval forests of Bo-tau-shan, northern Korea. “(No.

540a, Aug. 24, 1906.) A tall, large spruce.” (Meyer.)

20315. PINUS KORAIENSIS. Pine.

From Khabarovsk and Corvuskaya. ‘“(Nos. 542a and 682a.) No. 542a
was purchased at a Chinese fruit stand in the market at Khabarovsk,
while No. 682a was obtained from collectors at Corvuskaya, where there
are large forests of these pines.” (deyer.)

20316. PINUS KORAIENSIS. Pine.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 543a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains.” (J/eyer.)

20317. PINUS CEMBRA. Pine.

From Khabarovsk. ‘ (No. 544a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Edible pine seeds,
said to have came from the forests of eastern Siberia; purchased at a
Chinese fruit stand in the market at Khabarovsk.’ (dJ/eyer.)

20318. PIcEA AJANENSIS. Spruce.

From , Khabarovsk. “(No. 545a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains.” (Meyer.)

20319. PICEA OBOVATA. Spruce.

From Khabarovsk. ‘‘(No. 546a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains.” (Meyer.)

20820. ABIES SIBIRICA, Fir.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 547a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains.” (Meyer.)

20321. LARIX DAHURICA. Larch.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 548a, Nov. 7, 1907.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains.” (J/eyer.)

20322. CLADRASTIS AMURENSIS.

From between Vladivostok and Iman. ‘“(No. 549a, Oct., 1906.) A
hardy, ornamental tree; seen often also as a shrub. Has beautiful hard
wood, which is very durable and which can be used for many purposes,
such as making furniture, bridge rafters, fence posts, etc. This tree is
a slow grower.” (J/eyer.)

20323. CLADRASTIS AMURENSIS.

From Khabarovsk. ‘‘(No. 550a, Nov. 14, 1906.) The same as No. 549a
(S. PB. I. No. 203822), but may be hardier” (J/eyer.)
20824. SYRINGA AMURENSIS. Amur lilac.

From Nikolsk. ‘‘(No. 552a, Oct. 18, 1906.) The beautiful Amur lilac,
a vigorous-growing shrub, able to withstand great droughts and cold;
having large, glossy, dark green leaves, and bearing large panicles of
white flowers.” (Meyer.)

20325. FRAXINUS MANDSHURICA. Ash.

From Khabaroysk. “(Nos. 555a and 554a, Noy. 12, 1906.) A tall-
growing ash with rather large leaves; able to withstand much drought
and cold. Obtained from the forester of the Imperial Domains.”

(Meyer.)
20326. PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE. Chinese cork tree.

From Sedansk. ‘“(No. 555a, Oct. 6, 1906.) The Manchurian cork i
tree or, in Russian, Barchat. The wood is quite durable and takes on a

beautiful polish; the berries contain a fragrant oil.” (dM/eyer.)
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86 SREDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20289 to 20424—Continued.
20327. PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE. Chinese cork tree.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(Nos. 556a and 668a, Noy. 7, 1906, and Apr. 11,
1907.) Obtained from the forester of the Imperial Domains. Coming
from a more northern locality these seeds may produce hardier trees than
those sent under No. 555a (S. P. I. No. 20326). (JWeyer.)

20328. CRATAEGUS SANGUINEA. Hawthorn.

From the mountains near Okiansk. “(No. 557a, Oct. 9, 1906.) <A
very hardy hawthorn growing all over eastern Siberia. Seeds also col-
lected in northern Korea and sent under No. 380a (S. P. I. No. 20105).” —
( Meyer.)

20329. DGerRBERIS AMURENSIS. Barberry.
From Khabarovsk. ‘‘(No. 558a, Noy. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the —

forester of the Imperial Domains.” (J/eyer.)

20330. BErRBERIS sp. Barberry.
From near Vladivostok. ‘“(No. 559a, Oct. 5, 1906.) A shrub with

large, light green leaves and large racemes of scarlet berries.” (J/eyer.)

(See also S. P. I. Nos. 20111 and 20112.)

20331. LOoNICcERA sp. Honeysuckle.

From near Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 560a, Oct. 23, 1906.) A tall bush
bearing red berries, growing in semishady places.” (A/eyer.) '
20332. PHILADELPHUS sp. Mock orange.

From the mountains near Merkoechofka, “(No. 561a, Oct. 24, 1906.)
A mock orange growing to be a very tall bush. Judging by the many

fruit capsules on a bush, it must be a fine bush when in full bloom.”
( Meyer.)

20333. LEUONYMUS THUNBERGIANUS.
From near Vladivostok. ‘(No. 562a, Oct. 6, 1906.) A low, bushy

EBuonymus having large, corky wings on its branches. When loaded with
its numerous scarlet berries it is really quite ornamental.” (Meyer.)

20334. IvONYMUS sp.
From near Vladivostok. ‘“(No. 563a, Oct. 6, 1906.) A tall, bushy

Euonymus with large, dark green leaves and bearing big red capsules.”
(Jeyer.)

20335. LESPEDEZA sp.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘“(No. 564a, Oct. 21 and 22
1906.) <A tall, shrubby Lespedeza bearing slender racemes or rosy
flowers. Seems to be a good plant for rather dry situations.” (Meyer.)

20336. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Saponsky. ‘“(No. 565a, Oct. 19, 1906.) Pyrus ussuriensis. The
wild pear found growing all over eastern Siberia; produces worthless
fruit, but may, on account of its hardiness, be utilized as a stock plant for
better varieties, and also be used for hybridizing so as to extend the belt
of pear culture farther north. Obtained from the forester of the govern-

ment nursery at Saponsky.” (J/eyer.)
20337. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 566a, Noy. 7, 1906.) Pyrus ussuriensis. Ob-
tained from the forester of the Imperial Domains at Kharbaroysk. For
description see preceding number.” (J/eyer.)

20338. PYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From Vladivostok. ‘“(No. 567a, Oct. 6, 1906.) Seed of a large, juicy,
brown pear said to have come from Japan.” (J/eyer.)

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20289 to 20424—Continued.

20339. MALUS BACCATA. Siberian crab apple.

From near Okiansk. “(No. 568a, Oct. 9, 1906.) The ordinary type
of Malus baccata, seen all over eastern Siberia, northern Korea, and
Manchuria. Is worthless from a fruiting point of view, but may be very
valuable as a stock for apples in the northern regions; also in hybridizing
with large-fruited varieties it may be possible to produce a_ perfectly
hardy apple far north. At the present, as an ornamental early-flowering
shrub or tree it has most value.” (J/eyer.)

20340. MALUS BACCATA. Siberian crab apple.

From near Saponsky. ‘‘(No. 569a, Oct. 19, 1906.) Obtained from
the forester of the government nursery at Saponsky. See also 568a
(S. P. I. No. 20839).” (JZeyer.)

20341. Matus BACCATA. Siberian crab apple.
From Khabarovsk. ‘“‘(No. 570a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the

forester of the Imperial Domains at Khabarovsk. For other remarks
see 568a and 569a (S. P. I. Nos. 20339 and 20340). (dMJeyer.)

20342. PRUNUS PUMILA. Sand cherry.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 571a, Nov. 7, 1906.) A low bush bearing
many scarlet cherries, which are generally inedible. Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains. Seeds of this cherry were also col-
lected in Korea under Nos. 358a to 356a (S. P. I. Nos. 20085 to 20088) .”
(Jeyer.)

20343. PRUNUS sp. Plum.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 572a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial Domains at Khabarovsk. May be of use as a
stock plant or for breeding purposes.” (J/eyer.)

20344. PRUNUS GLANDULIFOLIA. Chokecherry.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 573a, Noy. 7, 1906.) An ornamental choke-
cherry well adapted for use as a small avenue tree. Seems to be the
same as that sent from Korea under No. 348a (S. P. I. No. 20080).
Obtained from the forester of the Imperial Domains at Khabarovsk.”
(Meyer.)

20345. RupBus sp. Blackberry.
From near Vladivostok. ‘‘ For description see No. 358a. (S. P. I. No.

20196).” (JZeyer.)

20346. DIOSPYROS KAKI. Persimmon.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 575a, Nov. 14, 1906.) Seeds of a persim-
mon sold in Khabarovsk by Chinese fruit peddlers, coming from Chefoo,
China.” (J/feyer.)

20347. VITIS AMURENSIS. Grape.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 567a, Nov. 7, 1906.) Obtained from the
forester of the Imperial’ Domains at Kharbarovsk. For other remarks
see Nos. 551 and 552 (S. P. I. No. 19477) and 564 and 565 (S. P. I. No.
19600).” (JZeyer.)

20348. VITIS AMURENSIS. Grape.

From between Vladivostok and Spask. “(No. 577a, Oct., 1906.) Seed
of wild grapes collected at different points in eastern Siberia. See No.
567a (S. P. I. No. 203847). (dfeyer.)

20349. VITIS AMURENSIS. Grape.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘‘(No. 578a, Oct. 23, 1906.)
A very large leaved variety. For description see Nos. 564 and 565
(S. P. I. No. 19600).” (dJfeyer.)
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20289 to 20424—Continued.

20350. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA. Hawthorn

From near Czernigowka. ‘“(No. 579a, Oct. 28, 1906.) For descrip
tion see No. 384a (S. P. I. No. 20109). (Meyer.)

20851. Rosa sp. Rosa

Fron near Okiansk. “(No. 580a, Oct. 9, 1906.) A wild climbing rose.”
(Meyer.)

20352. Rosa sp. Rose.

From near Vladivostok. ‘ (No. 81a, Oct. 6, 1906.) A wild rose form-
ing a low, dense bush; of use as a shrub for small gardens.” (Meyer.)

20353. Rosa RUGOSA. Rose.

From near Okiansk. “(No, 582a, Oct. 9, 1906.) A very low growing
variety of the Japanese rose; of use in small gardens as an ornamental
shrub.” (MWeyer.) .

20354. Rosa sp. Rose.

From near Czernigowka. ‘“( No. 583a, Oct. 23, 1906.) A wild rose form-
ing low bushes and covering here and there large areas; of use in parks
and gardens as a shrub for the borders.” (Meyer.)

20355. Litium sp. Lily.
From near Vladivostok. ‘ (No. 584a, Oct. 6, 1906.) Seed of a wild

lily found growing between shrubs; not seen in flower, but probably has
searlet blossoms.” (J/eyer.)

20356. LiLiuM sp. Lily.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘* (No. 585a, Oct. 21, 1906.)
A lily with very narrow leaves; not seen in flower, but probably has
pink blossoms.” ( Meyer.)

20357. ASPARAGUS SDP... Asparagus.

From near Sedansk. ‘* (No. 586a, Oct. 8, 1906.) An ornamental as-
paragus, seeds of which were collected in northern Korea and sent under
No. 433a (S. P. I. No. 20158).” (Mcyer.)

20358. ACTAEA sp.(?7).

From the forest near Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 58Ta, Oct. 24, 1906.) <A
perennial bearing blue berries and found growing in dense, shady places.”
( Meyer.)

20359. (Undetermined. )

From Tchien-shan mountains, southern Manchuria. ‘“(No. 588a, June
8, 1906.) A perennial with several short stems, each bearing four dark
green, serrated leaves of ovate-lanceolate form. Has long, narrow pods
containing many small greenish seeds and is closely related to the Papa-
veracee and Fumariacere. It is only to be found in dense, shady
places.” ( Meyer.)

20360. ACTINIDIA KOLOMIKTA.

From the mountains near Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 589a, Oct. 24, 1906.)
These fruits are called AKishmis by the Russian settlers here and are col-
lected in the fall and can be kept, when dried, through the whole winter.
They are used in bread and confectionery by the country people. See
also No. 359a (S. P. I. No. 20197).” (Meyer.)

203861. ScHIZANDRA CHINENSIS.

From near Vladivostok. ‘ (No. 590a, Oct. 8, 1906.) For description —
see Nos. 360a, 567, and 568. (S. P. I. No. 19602.)” (Meyer.)

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89 to 20424—Continued.

20362. CLEMATIS Sp... Clematis.

From Sedansk. ‘‘(No. 591a, Oct. 8, 1906.) A climbing Clematis; not
seen in flower, but probably has yellow blossoms.” (dJ/eyer.)

20363. PANICUM CRUS-GALLI. Barnyard millet.

From Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 592a, Oct. 26, 1906.) Chinese name Bay
tze. This millet prefers a heavy, wet soil; of use as a fodder plant. See
also No. 50a (S. PB. I. No. 17901).” (Meyer.):

20364. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Khabaroysk. ‘“ (No. 594a, Nov. 8, 1906.) Black French. ‘ Pro-
lifique.’ Seed obtained from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agri-
cultural station at Khabarovsk. These oats were ordered from Russia
in 1900 and gave in four years’ time the heaviest crop of all oats experi-
mented with up here.” (/eyer.)

20365. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 595a, Nov. 8,1906.) Shatilovsky. Obtained
from Mr. V. T. JXovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station at Khaba-
rovsk. ‘These oats were ordered from Russia in 1905 and gave a heavy
crop last year.” (deyer.)

20366. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“ (No. 596a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Shatilovsky. Pur-
chased on the market at Khabarovsk, where these oats are considered the
best variety and are dearer than other varieties.” (J/eyer.)

20367. AVENA SATIVA. Cat.

Irom Khabarovsk. ‘“ (No. 597a, Nov. 8, 1906.) Shawannie. Ob-
tained from Mr. VY. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station at
Khabarovsk. Original seed secured in Russia in 1800; produced rather
good crops at Khabarovsk.” (J/feyer.)

20368. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 598a, Nov. 8, 1906.) A local variety of oats
secured from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station.
This does not produce as heavy a crop as the improved varieties do.”
( Meyer.)

203869. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Khabarovsk. ‘ (No. 599a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Purchased on the

market at Khabarovsk. An ordinary variety grown anywhere.”
( Meyer.)

20370. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 600a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Red oats purchased
on the market at Khabarovsk; considered to be of a medium good
quality.” (JZeyer.)

20371. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“ (No. 601a, Nov. 8, 1906.) Summer wheat ob-
tained from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station.
This wheat has to be sown somewhat early here; otherwise it produces
very little.” (dJ/eycr.)

20372. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 602a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Red summer wheat
purchased on the market at Khabarovsk; grown locally and in Man-
ehuria.” (J/eyer.)

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20373. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
Irom Khabarovsk. “(No. 6O38a, Nov. 8, 1906.) Propsteyer. Winter
rye obtained from Mr. V. 'T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural sta-
tion. Original seed secured in Russia in 1895. When sown the last week
in August it produces in general a satisfactory crop.” (Meyer.) :
20374. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
From Khabarovsk. ‘(No, 604a, Nov. 8, 1906.) Propsteyer. Summer
rye obtained from Mr. V. T. Koyaleff, in charge of the agricultural sta-
tion. Original seed secured in Russia in 1897; does not produce as
heavy a crop as the winter rye.” (J/eyer.)
20375. HorpreEUM HEXASTICHUM. Six-row barley.
From Khabarovsk. “(No. GOS5a, Nov. 6, 1906.) Obtained from Mr.

V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station. This barley pro-

duces medium heavy crops here.” (J/eyer.)

20376. FAGOPYRUM ESCULENTUM. Buckwheat.
From Khabarovsk. “(Nos, 606a and 674a, Nov. 8, 1906.) <A local va-

riety of buckwheat obtained from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the

agricultural station. ‘This variety is not a very great suecess here.”

( Meyer.)

20377. HeELIANTHUS ANNUUS. Sunflower.

From Merkoechofka. “(No. GOTa, Oct. 25, 1906.) A local form of
sunflower producing many heads.” (Meyer.)

20378. IRASSICA NAPUS. Rape.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 609a, Nov. 8, 1906.) Summer rape ob-
tained from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station.
Original seed secured in Russia in 1902." (deyer.)

20379. SINAPIS ALBA. White mustard.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No, 610a, Noy. 8, 1906.) Obtained from Mr.
V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the agricultural station. Original seed
secured in Russia in 1902." (Jleyer.)

20380. VPISUM SATIVUM. Pea.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 611la, Nov. 8, 1906.) Wax peas obtained
from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of agricultural station. Original seed
secured in Russia in 1900; not a very good producer in this country.”
(Mever.)

20381. PISUM SATIVUM. Pea.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 612a, Nov. 8, 1906.) An early green pea
obtained from Mr. V. ‘'T. Kovaleff, in charge of agricultural station.
Original seed secured in Russia in 1900; a rather good producer at
Khabarovsk.” (JJeyer.)

203882. PISUM SATIVUM. Pea.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 613a, Nov. 8, 1906.) A local variety of
white peas secured from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of agricultural
station. This variety is the largest producer in these regions.” (Meyer.)

20383. LATITYRUS MARITIMUS.

From the shore of Amur Bay, near Sedansk. ‘“(No. 614a, Oct. 6,
1906.) <A perennial pea.” (Meyer.)
20384. TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. “(No. 615a, Oct. 22, 1906.)
For description see 328a and 329a (S. P. I. Nos. 20021 and 20022.)”
( Weyer.)

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91
20289 to 20424 Continued.
20385. VICIA sp. Vetch.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. (No. 616a, Oct. 21, 1906.)
20886. AMPHICARPAEA EDGWORTHII (?).

From the mountains near Czernigowka. (No. 617a, Oct. 22, 1906.)
203887. ScIRPUS LACUSTRIS.

From near Sedansk. “‘(No. 618a, Oct. 7, 1906.) Found growing in
standing water on clayey land. May be of use for making coarse, cheap
matting. Sow the seeds in pans which are kept in standing water.”
( Meyer.)

20388. JUNCUS EFFUSUS (7). Rush.

From near Czernigowka. ‘“(No. 620a, Oct. 22, 1906.) A rush, found
growing in moist mountain meadows on black, peaty soil. This is a
valuable rush for matting manufacture. See Nos. 559 and 560 (S. P. I.
No. 19597).”’ (Afeyer.)

20389. JUNCUS Sp. (?).

From near Vladivostok. ‘“‘(No. 624a, Oct. 5, 1906.) <A juncus-like
plant growing in swampy, submerged places.” (J/eyer.)

20390. KLYMUS SABULOSUS.

From the shore of Amur Bay, Sedansk. “(No. 626a, Oct. 7, 1906.) <A
grass which may be of use as a sand binder in the northern parts of the
United States.” (J/eyer.)

20391. CALAMAGROSTIS Sp.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘(No. 627a, Oct. 22, 1906.)
A tall, slender grass, growing in dense masses in the open forest. It is
browsed upon by cattle and may be of use as a forage grass in the colder
parts of the United States.” (JJeyer.)

20392. ARUNDINELLA ANOMALA.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘(No. 629a, Oct. 21, 1906.)
A coarse grass that may be of use as a forage grass in the colder, drier
parts of the United States.” (JMeyer.)

20393. PANICULARIA SDP.

From near Sedansk. “(No. 631la, Oct. 7, 1906.) <A tall-growing variety
of swamp-grass, to be tried as a fodder grass on swampy land.” (JMeyer.)

20394. PANICULARIA SDP.

From near Sedansk. (No. 682, Oct. 7, 1906.) For description see
So IPS lls INO, ZUBYEY
20395. ANDROPOGON sp.

From the mountains near Czernigowka. ‘“(No. 633a, Oct. 22, 1906.)
A grass found growing in the open forest on rather sterile soil.”
( Meyer.)

20396. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 634a, Noy. 15, 1906.) Large, red beans,
purchased on the market at Khabarovsk. These beans are grown in
Siberia for food, being eaten either fresh or dried. This is a dwarf
variety, and seems to thrive best on black, peaty soil.” (J/eyer.)

20397. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Merkoechofka. ‘“(No. 635a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Large, rosy beans,
grown locally for food, being eaten either fresh or dried. A dwarf vari-
ety that seems to thrive best on black, peaty soil.” (J/eyer.)

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92

fooee to 20424—Continued.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20398. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS.

From Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 686a, Oct. 25, 1906.) <A yellow bean,
grown locally for food.” (Jleyer.)

20399. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Merkoechofka. ‘“(No. 637a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Medium-sized,
dwarf, white beans, grown locally for food.” (Meyer.)

20400. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bes

From Merkoechofka. ‘(No. 63Sa, Oct. 25, 1906.) Small, dwarf, white
beans, grown locally for food.” (AMJeyer.)

20401. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean

From Merkoechofka. “(No. 639a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Very small, dwarf, 7?
white beans, grown locally for food.” ( Meyer.) “eet :

20402. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 640a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Small, yellowish
beans, purchased in the market at Khabarovsk.” (J/eyer.)

20403. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Khabarovsk. “(No, G4la, Noy. 15, 1906.) Small, blackish beans,
purchased in the market at Khabarovsk.” (J/eyer.)

20404. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean

Krom Khabarovsk. “(No. 642a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Small, red beans,
purchased in the market at Khabarovsk.” (Meyer.)

20405. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 643a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Round, yellow soy
beans purchased in the market at Khabarovsk. The Chinese let these
beans sprout and use the sprouts all winter as a vegetable. Oil is also
extracted from this variety, and the cakes thus formed make a very
nutritious food for horses.” (Jleyer.)

20406. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 644a, Nov. 15, 1906.) A yellow soy bean
purchased in the market at Khabarovsk.” (Meyer.)

20407. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Merkoechofka. “(No,. 645a, Oct. 25, 1906.) A brown-black
variety grown in eastern Siberia; does not scatter when ripe and is
very late in ripening, as it is harvested in the last half of October. Is
used for food, being boiled with millet. This variety seems to have
come originally from more southern regions, as the season here is some-
what short for it.” (J/eyer.)

20408. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean. |

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 647a, Noy. 8, 1906.) Black soy beans ob-
tained from Mr. V. T. Kovaleff, in charge of the experiment station at —
Khabarovsk. These seeds came originally from Manchuria in 1899 and
are ripening here to perfection, while the light and dark yellow varieties
do not ripen well at all. Are used for food for domestic animals when
boiled, and are also sometimes fed in the green state.” (Meyer.) :

20409. GLYCINE HISPIDA. ‘ é Soy bean.

From Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 648a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Very small, brown-
ish beans obtained from a farmer in Merkoechofka; said to have come
originally from Manchuria.” (J/eyer.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 93

20289 to 20424— Continued.
20410. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Merkoechofka. “(No. 649a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Very small, black
beans obtained from a farmer in: Merkoechofka; said to have come
originally from Manchuria.” (J/eyer.)

20411. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Merkoechofka. ‘‘(No. 650a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Very small, dull-
black beans obtained from a farmer in Merkoechofka; said to have come
originally from Manchuria.” (Meyer.)

20412. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Merkoechofka. ‘“(No. 651a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Brown soy beans
found mixed with No. 645a (S. P. I. No. 20406).” (J/eyer.)

20413. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
From Merkoechofka. “(No. 652a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Black beans.”

(Meyer. )

20414. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Merkoechofka. ‘ (No. 658a, Oct. 25, 1906.) Small, black soy
beans obtained from a farmer in Merkoechofka; said to have come
originally from Manchuria.” (J/eyer.)

20415. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 654a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Red beans found
mixed with No. 634a (S. P. I. No. 20396), and seem to be a variety of
that number.” (J/eyer.)

20416. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 655a, No. 15, 1906.) Brown beans found
mixed with No. 634a (S. P. I. No. 20396), and seem to be a variety of
that number.” (J/eyer.)

20417. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 656a, Nov. 15, 1906.) Dark brown-red beans
found mixed with No. 684a (S. P. I. No. 20896).” (JZeyer.)

20418. TyPHA LAXMANNI. Cat-tail.

From near Vladivostok. ‘(No. 664a, Oct. 5, 1906.) A very diminutive
Typha especially adapted for a small pond in a Japanese garden.
Should be sown on sterilized, peaty soil and the seed vessel kept in a
saucer of water with a glass plate over the top.” (J/eyer.)

20419. NYMPUAEA Sp. Pond lily.

From Lake Hanka. ‘“(No. 665a, Oct. 29, 1906.) A water lily found
growing in Lake Hanka; probably not ornamental.” (J/eyer.)

20420. RHEUM RHAPONTICUM. Rhubarb.

From Khabarovsk. ‘‘(No. 669a, Nov. 20, 1906.) A rhubarb perfectly
hardy in this climate, where the temperature drops to 45° F. below zero in
midwinter. Obtained from the agricultural station at Khabarovsk.”
( Meyer.)

20421. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Khabarovsk. “(No. 670a, Nov. 20, 1906.) A large, climbing bean
obtained from the agricultural station at Khabarovsk. This bean is
eaten as a vegetable when fresh, the pods being sliced.” (Jleyer.)

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94 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20289 to 20424—Continued.

20422. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.

From Khabarovsk. ‘“(No. 67la, Nov. 20, 1906.) Seed of a white
poppy obtained from the agricultural station at Khabarovsk. ‘This
poppy is used locally by the Russians as a condiment on cakes and for oil
production, and by the Chinese for opium production.” (MJeyer.)

——s

20423. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM Opium poppy.

From Khabarovsk. ‘( No. 672a, Noy. 20, 1906.) Seed of a blue poppy.
obtained from the agricultural station at Khabarovsk. For description
see No. 671la (S. P. I. No. 20422).” (Meyer.)

20424. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Khabarovsk. ‘(No. 673a, Nov. 20, 1906.) Black French. ‘ Pro-
lifique. Obtained from the agricultural station at Khabarovsk. These —
oats are the best variety that has been experimented with in these
northern regions and are considered by the manager of the station as_
very good.” (Meyer.) (Same as 8S. P. I. No. 20364.)

20425. Mepicaco SATIVa. Alfalfa.

‘
From Liaoyang, Manchuria. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, —
agricultural explorer, February 28, 1907.

“(No. 7T2la, Jan. 26, 1907.) An alfalfa growing in a sterile and rather
exposed situation on the city wall of Liaoyang; possibly of value for the north-
ern arid regions of the United States. Does not produce much growth in
Liaoyang, but may develop when placed in a better situation.”’ (Meyer.)

20426 to 20431.

From Paris, France. Presented by Prof. Julien Constantin, of the Museum
of Natural History. Received March 16, 1907.

Roots, as follows:

20426. COLEUS DAZO. 20429. VLECTRANTHUS COPPINI.
Dazo. Variety nigra.

20427. COLEUS TUBEROSUS. 20430. PLECTRANTHUS COPPINI.

20428. PLECTRANTHUS COPPINI. Variety rubra.

20431. PLECTRANTHUS TERNATUS.

20435. Srcuiew EDULE. Chayote.

From Funchal, Madeira. Received through Mr. David Fairchild, March
19, 1907.

A lot containing large, smooth, and small prickly fruits.

20436. (Undetermined.) “¢ Umshakata.”’
From Gwelo, South Africa. Presented by Mr. W. M. Longden, of Melsetter.
teceived March 25, 1907.

“A fruit very common in the low-lying parts of the district, known by the
natives as Umshakata. This tree grows in many parts of this district, but
attains a great size only in very warm, low-lying parts, and does not seem to
fruit at all in places where there is much frost. This fruit is from the farm
of Mr. R. A. Blake, of Gwelo.’_ (Longden.)

20438 to 20440.
From Kelso, Scotland. Received through Laing and Mather, March 23,

1907.
20438. DACTYLIS GLOMERATA. Orchard grass.
Danish.

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. ra)
20438 to 20440—Continued.
20439. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
Scotch.
20440. FESTUCA PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.
Danish.
20447. DonicHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.

From Paris, France. Received through Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., March 25,
1907.
Stringless variety.
4} 20450. XanrTHosoMa sp. Yautia.

I’rom the Isle of Pines. Presented by Dr. S. W. Mellott, of Santa Fe.
Received March 26, 1907.

“Roots of what is said to be the best variety of yautia grown in the Isle of
_ Pines. This lot is from an English colony from Cayman Island, now settled on
the south coast of the Isle of Pines.” (J/ellott.)

20451. XanTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

From Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer.
Received March 25, 1907.

“A very common plant here; it gets into the water ditches and is as hard to
get rid of as Johnson grass; it is called Rejolgar and no use is made of it here.”
(Palmer.)

20453. AGave sp. Zapupe.

From Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Received through Mr. Bernardo Zo-
dilla, March 27, 1907.

Bulbils.
20454. Scirpus sp. Rush.

From Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. Received through Mr. David Fairchild,
March 27, 1907.

“(No. 020.) Seed of a rush called the wild rush, which, though longer and
even taller at times than the slender variety (see S. P. I. No. 19998), is brittle
and not used for tying the vines or for mat making.” (Fairchild.)

20458 to 20483.

From Svaléf, Sweden. Received through the Allminna Svenska Utsides-
aktiebolaget, March 22, 1907.

20458. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Svalofs Hvitlinghafre (White oats).

20459. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Svalofs Ligowohafre (Ligowo oats).

20460. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Svalofs Guldregnshafre (Golden Rein oats).

20461. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Svalofs Borstloésa Propsteierhafre (awuless Propsteier oats.)

20462. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
Svaléfs Hvita Propsteierhafre (White Propsteier oats).

20463. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

Svalofs Svarta Klockhafre (Black Bell oats).

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20458 to 20483—Continued.

20464. AVENA SATIVA.
Svalofs Svarta Stormogulhafre (Black Great Mogul oats).
20465. PISUM SATIVUM.
Svalofs Kapitaldrt (Capital).
20466. PISUM SATIVUM.
Svalofs Concordiadrt (Concordia).
20467. PISUM ARVENSE.
Solodrt (Solo).
20468. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.
Gammal Svensk Rodklofrer (Old Swedish red clover).

20469. PHLEUM PRATENSE.

20470. DacryLis GLOMERATA. Orchard grass. ,

Hunddising (Couch-grass).

20471. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS. Tall oat-grass.

Knulthafre (Tall oats).

20472. FresTUCA PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.

Angssvingel (Dansk.) (Danish meadow fescue).
20473. FreSTUCA ARUNDINACEA.

Roérsvingel (Reed fescue).

20474. BroMuS INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass. —

Foderlosta (Fodder brome-grass).

20475. BROMUS ERECTUS. Erect brome-grass. —

Raklosla (Brect brome-grass).

20476. POA PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass. —

Angsgrée (Meadow reed).
20477. HoLcus LANATUS.
Luddtdtel (Velvet grass).

Reed fescue. —

20478. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA. Reed canary grass.

Rorflen (Reed canary grass).

20479. MbeELILOTUS ALBA.
Hvitmelot (White melilot).

20480. HorDEUM DISTICHUM. Two-row barley. —

Hannechen.

20481. HorDEUM HEXASTICHUM. Six-row barley. ’

Ydtte Serradskorn.

20482. HorRDEUM DISTICHUM. Two-row barley.

0301 Gottland.

20483. BRASSICA RAPA,
Kalrotter (cabbage-root).

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. iG

20484 to 20490. XanrHosoma spp. Yautia.

From Sanchez, Santo Domingo. Presented by Mr. A. Hyatt Verrill, through
' Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 30, 1907.

Seven apparently distinct varieties without further data.

20492. PirrosporuUM PENTANDRUM.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8S. Lyon, of the Bureau of Agricul-
ture, March 21, 1907.

“Seed of an evergreen shrub, very showy when in fruit. Found in the Zam-
bales Mountains at an altitude of 300 to 600 feet.” (Lyon.)

20493. (Undetermined.)

From Washington, D. C. Presented by Hon. Edward A. Moseley, secretary,
Interstate Commerce Commission. Received April 1, 1907.

Hon-Qua. ‘Seed of a species of gourd-like melon which the Chinese use for
preserve making and in soups. Mr. Moseley says that the seeds of this are char-
acteristic, with a curious protuberance near the hilum. Chinese in this country
pay 50 cents a pound for these melons. They are often kept for two or three
years by the Chinese before using. The culture is the same as that given to
watermelons. Flesh white and as firm as the part of a watermelon which is

-commonly preserved.” (Fdairchild.)

20495 to 20504. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From Tempe, Ariz. Received through Mr. C. J. Brand during the winter
of 1906-7.

Seeds from American-grown fruit of the following imported varieties:
20495. Amari. (P. L. H. No. 2066.)
20496. Birket el Haggi. (PSs HeNo: 206%)
20497. Deglet Noor. (P. L. H. No. 2068.)
20498. False Rhars. (P. lL. H. No. 2069.)
20499. Hamraia. (P. L. H. No. 2070.)
20500. Kemp’s Seedling. (P. L. H. No. 2071.)
20501. (Noname.) (P. L. H. No. 2072.)
20502. Oga de Bedreschen. (P. L. H. No. 2078.)
20503. Purdy Seedling. (P. L. H. No. 2074.)
20504. Rhars. (PR. L. H. No. 2075.)

See remarks under next shipment.

20505 to 20507. PHorNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Tempe, Ariz. Received through Mr. F. H. Simmons, manager, Tempe
Date Garden, March 10, 1907.

Seeds from American-grown fruit of the following varieties:
20505. Deglet Noor. (P. L. H. No. 2098.)
20506. Rhars. (P. L. H. No. 2099.)

20507. Oga de Bedreschen. (P. lL. H. No. 2100.)

“Both lots, S. P. I. Nos. 20495 to 20507, were raised on imported offshoots
grown in the Cooperative Date Garden in Tempe and were distributed with the
expectation of securing some good varieties through seedlings.” (Brand.)

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98 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20508 to 20514. PHorntx DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Bagdad, Asiatic Turkey. Received through the Hills Brothers Com-

pany, of Bassorah, Arabia, and New York, N. Y., February 15, 1907.
A collection of date seeds, as follows:

20508.

Ascherasi. (See 8S. P. I. No.

8739. )
20509.

Bedraihe. (See S. P. I. No.

-

S740.)
20510.

Lehedi or Zehedi. (See S. P.I.

No. 8743.)

20a Li:
Kustawi. (See S. P. I. No.
S738.)
20515 and 20516. PuHoentix pDACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Washington, D. C. Received through H. L. Strang & Co., March,

L907.

Two varieties of dates purchased in the open market.

20515.

Haluwi, from Bassorah, Arabia.

20516.

Fard, from Maseat, Arabia.

(See S. P. I. No. 8750.)

(See S. P. I. No. 8754.)

20512.

Maktum. (See S. P. I. No.
8741.)

20513.

Sukeri. (See S. P. I. No.
S745.)

20514.

Yaberzal or Taberzal. (See —
S. P. I. No. 8794.)

“Both lots, S. P. IT. Nos. 20508 to 20516, inclusive, secured for the purpose
of propagating seedlings in the expectation of securing some good varieties.”

(Sivingle.)

20519. MuwSA LIVINGSTONIANA.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, botanist,

Transvaal Department of Agriculture.

Received March 18, 1907.

“This is an East African wild banana, with seed fruits; probably a good |

ornamental.” (Barrett.)

20521 to 20795.

From northern Europe, Siberia, and eastern Asia.

Seeds collected by Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the agricultural experiment sta- |

tion, Brookings, S. Dak., in 1906 while traveling as an agricultural explorer
for the Department of Agriculture on an extended trip through Scandinavia,
Russia, Siberia, and returning through China and Japan. Received March

1907.
20521. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 1.)

1905 seed.” (Hansen.)

20522. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 2.)

Red clover.

Wild red clover from Pajala ;

Red clover.

Native red clover from Karungi,

about 40 kilometers north of Haparanda.” (Hansen.)

20523. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 3.)

Red clover.

Wild red clover found in the

vicinity of the experiment station in Lulea; the locality is termed Norr-
botten. Seed from a different place from that of No. 6 (S. P. I. No.

20526).” (Hansen.)
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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 99

20521 to 20795—Continued.

20524. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“‘(No. 4.) Native red clover from Pajala;
1906 seed.” (Hansen.)

20525. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 5.) Seed collected by the experiment
station at Lulea from an early, wild red clover in 1906.” (Hansen.)

20526. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lulea, Sweden. ‘“(No. 6.) Wild red clover found in the vicinity
of the experiment station in Lulea. Seed from a different place from
that of No. 3 (S. P. I. No. 20523).” (Hansen.)

20527. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Luleaé, Sweden. “(No. 7.) Seed collected in 1906 by the experi-
ment station at Lulea from a single plant of the early wild red clover of
that vicinity.” (Hansen.)

20528. 'TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lulea, Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 8.) This sample is from seed
of a single plant selected by the experiment station at Lulea in 1906.
The original seed was secured at Pajala, Lapland, in 1901. The extreme
northern limit of the wild red clover in Lapland appears to be Kare-
suando, about 68° 15’ N. lat., so that the present sample is from about
75 miles south of the extreme northern limit.” (Hansen.)

20529. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 9.) Wild red clover from Kalie, about

62 miles north of Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20530. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 10.) Sample of the late-flowering
form of the Swedish red clover. Originally from southern Sweden, but the
present sample is 1906 seed and the result of thirteen years of natural
selection at Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20531. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘‘(No. 11.) Seed collected in 1906 from a
single plant of the local native red clover by the experiment station at
Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20532. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 12.) Sample of the wild red clover
from Pajala; 1906 seed from the experiment station at Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20533. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From Bodoe, Norway. ‘‘(No. 13.) The wild red clover from Bodoe,

latitude 67°. This is north of the Arctic Circle.’ (Hansen.)

20534. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘(No. 14.) Seed gathered in 1906 by the
experiment station at Lulea from the native white clover of that vicinity.”
(Hansen.)

20535. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 15.) Seed gathered in 1906 by the
experiment station at Lulea from a single plant of vine native alsike clover
of that vicinity.” (Hansen.)

20536. TRIFOLIUM REPENS. White clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 16.) Seed of the wild white clover
gathered in 1906 about 20 miles north of Haparanda.”’ (Hansen.)

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20521 to 20795—Continued.

20537. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike clover.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 17.) Seed gathered in 1906 by th
experiment station at Lulei from a single plant of wild alsike clover o
that vicinity.” (Hansen.)

20538. PoA SPROTINA.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 18.) Seed of a good native grass gath
ered in 1906 at Korpilombolo, about eighty-five miles north of Lule&.”
( Hansen.)

20539. POA SEROTINA L.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 19.) Seed gathered from several plants
in 1905 at Korpilombolo.” (Hansen.)

20540. POA SEROTINA.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘‘( No. 20.) Seed of a good native grass from
Kalix, about 62 miles north of Luleéi.” (Hansen.)

20541. POA SEROTINA.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 21.) Seed selected in 1906 from a
single plant of the native form by the experiment station at Lulea.”
(Hansen. )

20542. POA SEROTINA,

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 22.) <A good native grass from about
50 miles north of Lulei; gathered in 1905 by the experiment station at
Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20543. VICIA CRACCA. Bird vetch.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 23.) An excellent forage plant, espe-
cially on poor soil. Seed gathered from a single plant of the native form
in 1906 by the experiment station at Lulei.” (Hansen.)

20544. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘(No. 24.) Seed from several plants of the
native timothy from southern or central Sweden. Grown at Luledé five
years; seed gathered in 1906 by the experiment station at Lulea.”
(Hansen. )

20545. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘*(No. 25.) Seed selected from a single plant
of the native timothy at Pilea, Norrbotten district, in 1906.” (Hansen.)

20546. PHLEUM ALPINUM. Mountain timothy.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 26.) Seed of the wild timothy from
Qvickjock.” (Hansen.)
20547. FESTUCA RUBRA. Red fescue.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘‘(No. 27.) Seed of the wild form from
Luleai; selected by the experiment station.” (Hansen.)

20548. FESTUCA RUBRBA. Red fescue.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 28.) The same source as No. 27
(S. PB. I. No. 20547), but a different selection.” (Hansen.)

20549. FESTUCA ELATIOR. Tall fescue.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘(No. 29.) A good native grass from Ranea,
about 25 miles north of Lulea.” (Hansen.) : ,

20550. AGROSTIS ALBA. Redtop.

From Lapland, Sweden, “(No. 30.) Seed selected in 1905 by the ex-
periment station at Lulea from wild plants in that vicinity.” (Hansen.)

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20551. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS. Meadow foxtail.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 31.) A good native grass from Lulea.’’
(Hansen.)

20552. ALOPECURUS NIGRICANS.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 32.) <A good native grass from Hapa-
randa. This grass likes rich, moist soil full of humus. Selection from
Lulea Experiment Station.” (Hansen.)

20553. ALOPECURUS NIGRICANS.

From Lapland, Sweden. “(No. 33.) The same source as No. 32 (S.
P. I. No. 20552) but another selection.” (Hansen.)

20554. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS.

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘“(No. 34.) <A valuable grass highly regarded
as making hay of as good.quality as timothy. Suitable for moist soils.
The native form from Lule’. See No. 267 (S. P. I. No. 20787).”
(Hansen.)

20555. ANTHYLLIS VULNERARIA,

From Lapland, Sweden. ‘‘(No. 35.) A good native leguminous for-
age plant from Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20556. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

From Yakutsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 36.) Spring rye from Yakutsk, 62°
20’ N. lat., 182° west of Greenwich. This is probably the most northern
point where cereals are raised to any extent in Siberia. This seed is
old, as it was brought from Yakutsk by a Swedish expedition in 1898-99
‘searching after André. Sample secured at the experiment station, Svalof,
southern Sweden.” (Hansen.)

20557. HorRDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From Yakutsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 87.) Spring barley from the same
source as No. 36 (S. P. I. No. 20556). This variety has done well at
Svalo6f and some new selections have been made from it.” (Hansen.)

20558. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Yakutsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 38.) Spring wheat from the same
source as No. 36 (S. P. I. No. 20556).”” (Hansen.)

20559. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Yakutsk, Siberia. “(No. 39.) Spring oats from the same source
as No. 36 (S. P. I. No. 20556).”’ (Hansen.)

20560. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Svalof, Sweden. “(No. 40.) A pedigree variety of spring oats
(Svalo6f No. .0892) selected by the experiment station at Svalo6f from
oats originally received from Yakutsk, Siberia. See Nos. 36 and 39
(S. P. I. Nos. 20556 and 20559).”’ (Hansen.)

20561. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Luleaé, Lapland, Sweden. ‘(No. 41.) A pedigree variety of
black oats selected from seed originally from Norrland, the Arctic Circle
province of northern Norway. It is No. 11 of Lulea and No. .0668 of
Svalof. The present sample is from the experiment station at Lulea.”
(Hansen. )

20562. AVENA SATIVA. - Oat.

From Lulei, Sweden. ‘“(No. 42.) <A low, dwarf variety originally
from Switzerland. The present sample was grown in 1906 by the ex-
periment station at Lulea.” (Hansen.)

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20563. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From LuleAi, Sweden. ‘“(No. 43.) <A tall, fine variety of black oats,
the best so far at the Svaléf Experiment Station. It is Svaléf No.
.0660, originally from the native black oats of northern Finland. The
present sample is No. 10 from the experiment station at Luleé.”
( Hansen.)

20564. Frsruca ELATIOR. Tall fescue.

From Ranea, Lapland, Sweden. ‘(No. 44.) An excellent grass both
for sandy and clay soils; very productive of seed and responds quickly
to manuring with potash and phosphate manures. Ranea is about 25
miles north of Lulea.” (Hansen.)

20565. VICIA CRACCA. Bird vetch.
From the Ultuna district, 60° N. lat., Sweden. “(No. 45.) <A good

native leguminous forage plant.” (/Hansen.)

20566. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From the Norrland section, 64° N. lat., Sweden. (Hansen’s No. 46.)

20567. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Sweden. “(No. 47.) The Swedish red clover as grown for 20
years on the same farm in the Luled district in 60° N. lat.’ (Hansen.)

20568. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From the experiment station at Ultuna, near Upsala, Sweden. ‘ (No.
48.) Svalof's Patra Squarehead. Winter wheat selected by the experi-
ment station at Svaléf, southern Sweden.” (Hansen.)

20569. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Ultuna, near Upsala, Sweden. “(No. 49.) Poodle. A winter
wheat originated by the experiment station at Sval6f. The name refers
to the velvet chaff, being woolly like a French poodle.” (Hansen.)

20570. VICIA sp. Vetch.

From Svaléf, Sweden. “(No. 50.) <A good forage plant originated by
the experiment station at Svaléf; season early. Svaléf No. .0151.”
(Hansen. )

20571. MerbDICAGO MEDIA. Sand lucern.

From Ultuna, near Upsala, Sweden. “(No. 51.) Native alfalfa taken
from 20-year-old fields near Ultuna, about 60° N. lat. Possibly there
is some Medicago falcata mixed with it, as both are found in this vicinity.
A promising forage plant for cold, rather moist climates. For cold, dry
climates the Siberian form of Medicago falcata is much more promising.”
( Hansen.)

20572. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From the experiment station at Ultuna, near Upsala, Sweden. ‘“(No.
52.) A very hardy, early winter wheat with short straw.” (Hansen.)
20573. VICIA CRACCA. Bird vetch.

From the Ultuna district, central Sweden. “(No. 53.) The wild form
of this promising forage plant from 60° N. lat.” (Hansen.)
20574. Lorus CORNICULATUS. Bird’s-foot trefoil.

From Sweden. ‘“(No. 54.) A promising native leguminous forage plant
with yellow flowers. Seed collected about 121 miles north of Ultuna, 62°
N. lat., by the father of Doctor Elofson, for the experiment station at
Ultuna.” (Hansen.)

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20575. LATHYRUS PRATENSIS. Meadow pea.

From Ultuna, 60° N. lat., Sweden. ‘“(No. 55.) A native wild legu-
minous forage plant.” (Hansen.)

20576. PHLEUM ALPINUM. Mountain timothy.

From Ultuna, Sweden. ‘“(No. 56.) Native timothy from Sanding, in
the Austrian Alps. Seed grown the second year at the experiment station
at Forsse, 63° N. lat., in 1906. The present sample is from Dr. E. O.
Arenander, at the experiment station at Ultuna.” (Hansen.)

20577. VICIA CRACGA, Bird vetch.

From the Vesterbotten district, Sweden. “(No. 57.) <A valuable forage
plant collected from wild plants in northern Sweden, north of the Polar
Circle, in the Vesterbotten district, 64° N. lat. Over 80 per cent of the
seeds are hard, so should be prepared by scratching by the Sval6f method
before sowing.” (Hansen.)

20578. 'TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Bodoe, Norway. ‘“(No. 58.) Wild red clover collected on the
Landingeness farm, near the experiment station at Bodoe, 67° N. lat.”
(Hansen. )

20579. HorpDEUM HEXASTICHUM. Six-row barley.

From Tjeldnaes, Loedingen district, Norway. ‘‘(No. 59.) <A spring
barley which ripens in 94 days. From 68° 20’ N. lat.” (Hansen.)

20580. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Stroemmen, Tysfjord district, 68° N. lat., Norway. “(No. 60.) A

spring barley which ripens in 96 days.” (Hansen.)

20581. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Hammeroe district, 68° N. lat., Norway. ‘“(No. 61.) A spring

barley which ripens in 93 days.” (Hansen.)

20582. HorRDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Moljord, Beieren district, Norway. ‘“(No. 62.) <A spring barley

of very ancient cultivation in this district; lat 66° 54’. (Hansen.)

20583. HoRDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Liland, Evenaes district, 68° 29’ N. lat., Norway. (No. 63.)

Spring barley.

20584. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Breirem, Vefsen district, Norway. ‘(No. 64.) Spring oats from
65° 55’ N. lat., where they ripen in 91 days.” (Hansen.)

20585. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

From Aaenget, Mo district, Norway. ‘“(No. 65.) Spring rye from 66°
20’ N. lat., where it ripens in 120 days. Aaenget is about 10 Norwegian
miles from the coast.” (Hansen.)

20586. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

From Hjertoe, Nordfolden district, Norway. ‘“(No. 66.) Winter rye
from 67° 40’ N. lat. This rye has been cultivated for many years in this
locality.” (Hansen.)

20587. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From Trysil, Hatfjelddalen district, Norway. ‘‘(No. 67.) One of the
very earliest varieties of spring barley, which ripens on sandy soil in 98
days. Trysil is a mountain village in the Trysil Valley in Nerli; latitude
65° 32’.” (Hansen.)

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20521 to 20795—Continued.

20588. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From Nerli, Hatfjelddalen district, Norway. ‘‘(No. 68.) Spring bar-
ley grown at Nerli on very sandy soil; latitude 65° 32’. The harvest
often fails in this locality.” (J/ansen.)

20589. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Vefsen district, latitude 65° 30’, Norway. (No. 69.) Spring oats.

20590. FESTUCA ELATIOR, Tall fescue.
From Mjoes, Vardahl, Christiania province, Norway. “(No. 70.) Wild

seed selected by Director Nielsen, of the experiment station at Bodoe;

latitude 67°.” (Hansen.)

20591. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.

From Bodoe, Norway. “(No. 71.) Sveding. A field pea originally in-
troduced from Denmark by Mr. Sebastian Larson, of Aas, Norway; grown
for the past twelve years in Norway—the last two at the Bodoe Experi-
ment Station. Does well on sandy soil at Bodoe and ripens in 120 days.”
( Hansen.) :

20592. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From Bodoe, Norway. ‘“(No. 72.) Spring barley from the experiment
station at Bodoe; latitude 67°.” (Hansen.)

20593. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Christiania, Norway. “(No. 73.) Native timothy, No. 469, from
A. Michelet, seedsman. The claim in Norway is that the native is hardier
than that introduced.” (Hansen.)

20594. BRASSICA RAPA, Turnip.

From Mjelde, near Tromsoe, Norway. ‘‘(No. 74.) Mjelde is near 70°
N. lat. Turnips are found very useful for stock feeding north of the
Arctic Circle in Lapland.” (J/ansen.)

20595. LoLIuM PERENNE. Perennial rye-grass.

From Aas, Norway. “(No. 75.) Native name Yaedersk Raigrass.
Native grass from the upland district of southern Norway. ‘This sample
is from the experiment station at Aas.” (Hansen.)

20596. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Bjaerkoe, an island on the coast of northern Norway. ‘“(No.
76.) An extremely early spring barley.” (/Zansen.)
20597. LUPINUS ANGUSTIFOLIUS (7).
From Aas, Norway. “(No. 77.) A perennial forage plant from the

_ experiment station at Aas.” (Hansen.)

20598. BRASSICA RAPA. Turnip.

From Aas, Norway. “(No. 78.) The yellow Finland turnip, from the
experiment station at Aas.” (Hansen.) .

20599. BRASSICA RAPA. . Turnip.

From Aas, Norway. ‘“(No. 79.) Swedish turnip from the experiment
station at Aas; obtained in 1902 from Mustiala, Finland.” (Hamnsen.)

20600. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From the island of Donnes, Nordland, Norway. “(No.80.) Donnes.
Spring barley from the large estate Donnes, the proprietor of which is
Mr. Isaac Coldevin, of Nordoevaagen. Donnes is an island in Nordland,
the Arctic Circle province of Norway. This variety is not so early, but
is more productive than the Bjoerkeby barley. Sample from the experi-
ment station at Aas.” (Hansen.)

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20521 to 20795—Continued.

20601. BRASSICA RAPA, Turnip.

From Budalen, Trondilagen in Roeraastrakten, Norway. ‘“(No. 81.)
Received through the experiment station at Aas.” (Hansen.)

20602. FESTUCA RUBRA. Red fescue.

From the ,Guldbrand Valley, Norway. “(No. 82.) <A desirable native
lawn grass.” (Hansen.)

20603. BRASSICA RAPA. Turnip.

From Vefsen, Nordland, the Arctic Circle province of Norway. ‘“(No.
83.) Swedish turnip.” (Hansen.)

20604. BRASSICA RAPA, Turnip.

From Foerland, Ryfylke in Stavanger province, Norway. “(No. 84.)
Swedish turnip.” {(Hansen.)

20605. BRASSICA RAPA. Turnip.
From Bjoerli, in the Guldbrand Valley, Norway. (No. 85.)

20606. LaTHYRUS PRATENSIS. Meadow pea.

From Aas, Norway. “(No. 86.) A wild leguminous forage plant
found in the vicinity of Aas.” (Hansen.)

20607. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From SBjoerkoe Island, Norway. “(No. 87.) Spring barley.”

(Hansen.)

20608. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From Donnes, Norway. ‘“(No. 88.) Donnes. A very early spring
barley.” (Hansen.)
20609. VICIA CRACCA. Bird vetch.

From the experiment station at Otava, Finland. “(No. 89.) 1905
seed. Vicia cracca is coming to the front as a valuable forage plant in
Finland, and hence merits special attention for cool, moist climates.”
(Hansen.)

20610. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From the experiment station at Otava, Finland. ‘‘(No. 90.) Native

black oats.” (Hansen.)

20611. VicIA CRACCA, Bird vetch.
From the experiment station at Otava, Finland. ‘“(No. 91.) The same

as No. 89 (S. P. I. No. 20609), but is 1906 seed.” (Hansen.)

20612. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From Manchuria. “(No. 92.) Gaolan. Brought by a Russian stu-

dent-soldier from Manchuria after the Russo-Japanese war.” (Hansen.)

20613. TRIFOLIUM ELEGANS. Clover.

‘From Viatka, Russia. “(No. 938.) Native red clover from Viatka,
near Perm, in the northern Volga River section in eastern Russia. This
is about 58° latitude. A drought-resistant steppe clover.” (Hansen.)

20614. AGROPYRON DASYANTHUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 94.) A valuable Russian steppe grass
originally from a single spike. This is No. 2635 of Professor Williams, of
the Moscow Agricultural College.” (Hansen.)

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20615. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 95.) Grown from seed originally from
Don province, southern Volga River region, Russia. See No. 167 (S. P. I.
No. 20688). Variety D. This lot was selected for its larger and heavier
seeds.” (Hansen.)

20616. AGROPYRON SIBIRICUM.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 96.) The original mixture of elemen-
tary species from the Trans-Ural region east of Orenburg; hence, in
extreme western Siberia. A valuable grass for dry steppes. This is
No. 2636 of Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural College.”
( Hansen.)

20617. ASTRAGALUS GLYCYPHYLLOS, °

From Don province, Russia. “(No. 97.) A leguminous forage plant
from the dry steppes of Don province of the Volga River region of south-
eastern Russia.” (//ansen.)

20618. Poa ALPINA.

From Kazan province, Russia. ‘“(No. 98.) A good native pasture
grass from Kazan province of the northern Volga region in European
Russia.” (//ansen.)

20619. PANICUM ERUCIFORME.

From Poltava province, south-central Russia. “(No. 99.) <A desirable
native grass.” (/Hansen.)

20620. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Ussurie province, Siberia. “(No. 100.) Gaolan. This variety
grows from 20 to 25 feet in height, and during the Russo-Japanese war
the Cossacks on horseback found trouble in getting through the sorghum
fields, as they would be lost from view even with their spears.”
( Hansen.)

20621. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Ussurie province, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 101.) Gaolan. For descrip-—
tion see No. 100 (S. P. I. No. 20620). The head does not appear as com-
pact as in No. 100. Seed brought from Manchuria by Russian student-
soldiers after the Russo-Japanese war.” (Hansen.)

20622. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM.

From the ‘Trans-Ural region, Siberia. “‘(No. 102.) A drought-
resistant grass from the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)
20623. AGROPYRON sp.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘‘(No. 103.) This is from a single seed se-
lected by Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural College, from
a plant with long, upright stolons from the Orenburg region on the
boundary between European Russia and Siberia. Promising as a grass
for dry, cold regions.” (Hansen.)

20624. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Podolsk province, Russia. ‘‘(No. 104.) Wild native timothy.”
(Hansen. ) ;
20625. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Asiatic Russia. ‘“(No. 105.) One of the best varieties culti-—
vated by the native Mohammedans in Russian central Asia, east of the
Caspian Sea. The native variety is Ak-ju-gah-rah.” (Hansen.)

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20626. AGROPYRON CYLINDRICUM.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 106.) The first generation from a
single seed selected by Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural
College, from a black-seeded form of a grass from Odessa, southern
Russia, on the Black Sea.” (Hansen.)

20627. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Manchuria. ‘“(No. 107.) Native name Tjie-choo-meed-zha.
This variety is used for brooms in Manchuria. Seed brought from Man-
churia by a Russian student-soldier after the Russo-Japanese war.”
(Hansen. )

20628. PHLEUM BOEHMERI. Timothy.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 108.) Variety macrantha. A drought-
resistant species of timothy from the east Russia steppes, where Bromus
inermis is native. This is No. 2492a of Professor Williams, of the Mos-
cow Agricultural College. The plants are not so tall as the species, but
have very long spikes.’”’ (Hansen.)

20629. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Manchuria. “(No. 109.) Variety Hoo-an-dooh. Used for
human food and for fodder in Manchuria and brought from that country
by a Russian student-soldier after the Russo-Japanese war.” (Hansen.)
20630. ASTRAGALUS CICER.

From Poltava province, southern European Russia. ‘‘(No. 110.) A
native Jeguminous forage plant.” (Hansen.)

20631. PHLEUM ASPERUM. Timothy.

From Turgai province, western Siberia. ‘(No. 111.) <A native tim-
othy from the dry steppes of Turgal province. The very small seeds may
be an objection to this species, but this may be remedied by selection.”
( Hansen.)

20632. AGROPYRON SIBIRICUM.

From Moscow, Russia. “‘(No. 112.) Variety latifolia, form A. A
promising drought-resistant grass from the Trans-Ural region of western
Siberia. See also No. 96 (S. P. I. No. 20616).” (Hansen.)

20633. PERILLA OCYMOIDES. Perilla.

From Ussurie province, Siberia. (No. 118.) Zooza.

20634. PHLEUM BOEHMERI Wibel.

From Kiev, Russia. ‘(No. 114.) Seed from a single plant of the tall-
growing native form.” (Hansen.)
20635. AGROPYRON ELONGATUM.

From the Trans-Ural region, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 115.) Seed from a single
plant of a native grass from the dry steppes.’ (Hansen.)
20636. ASTRAGALUS HYPOGLOTTIS.

From Potalva province, Russia. ‘‘(No. 116.) A native leguminous for-
age plant.” (Hansen.)
20637. AGROPYRON SIBIRICUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘(No. 117.) Variety angustifolia, form B. A
promising grass from the dry steppes of the Trans-Ural region, western
Siberia. See also No. 96 (S. P. I. No. 20616).” (Hansen.)

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20638. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER.

From Tobolsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 118.) A native clover from the dry
steppes of Tobolsk, where it endures —40° F. The seed should be
scratched with sand or by the Svaléf method to insure germination the
first year; otherwise many of the seeds will not germinate until the
second year.” (Hansen.)

20639. AGROPYRON INTERMEDIUM.

From the Trans-Ural region, Orenburg province, Siberia, “(No, 119.)
A collection of elementary species of a promising grass from the dry
steppes of the Trans-Ural region of the Orenburg province. This proy-
ince extends on both sides of the Ural range of mountains, which forms
the natural boundary between European Russia and Siberia. The non-
aristate plants, those without spines or long barbs on the seeds, should be
selected as the only form desirable for cultivation.” (Hansen.)

20640. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From northwestern China. (No. 120.) Meeza,

20641. LATHYRUS MONTANUS,

From Tobolsk, Siberia. “(No. 121.) 1902 seed. A very good wild
leguminous forage crop.” (Hansen.)
20642. KOoOErLERIA CRISTATA,

From Moscow, Russia. “(No,. 122. 1905 seed. Fourth generation
from seed originally from Turgai province, a dry steppe region of western
Siberia. This is one of the best steppe grasses.” (Hansen.)
206438. KOELERIA CRISTATA,

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 123.) 1904 seed. Third generation from
seed originally from Don province, Volga River region, southern Russia.
One of the best steppe grasses, This is No. 2560 of the Moscow Agricul-
tural College.” (Hansen.)

20644. COoORONILLA VARIA, Crown vetch.

From Don province, Russia. ‘“‘( No. 124.) 1903 seed. A hardy steppe
legume from Don province. A very handsome plant, with white and rose
colored flowers.” (Hansen.)
20645. ASTRAGALUS ASPER.

From Kherzon province, southern Russia. ‘ (No, 125.) 1904 seed. A
leguminous forage plant.” (Hansen.)
20646. ELYMUS SABULOSUS.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 126.) Found on sand dunes in south-
eastern Russia in the Volga River region. The hay is of no value, but
it is good fodder when green. The horses on the dry steppes like the
seed more than they do oats and get fat on it. This is No. 1181 of the
Moscow Agricultural College.” (Hansen.)
20647. VICIA VILLOSA. * Hairy vetch.

From Khavrof, Vladimir province, Russia. “(No. 127.) A well-known
forage plant said to have come originally from western Asia. It is now
cultivated to some extent in the United States.” (Hamnsen.)

20648. BroMUS ERECTUS. Upright brome-grass.

From the Kazan province, central Volga River region, Russia. “(No.
128.) A very good steppe grass.” (Hansen.)

20649. CANNABIS SATIVA. Femp. |
- From Tomsk province, Siberia. (No. 129.)

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20650. LATHYRUS PRATENSIS. Meadow pea.

From Kazan province, Volga River region, Russia. ‘(No. 130.) A tall
plant with yellow flowers. A very good fodder plant, very common in
the steppe region; a long-lived perennial.” (Hansen.)

20651. VICIA SEPIUM. : Vetch.

From Perm-Ufa region, Russia. ‘‘(No. 131.) A very good fodder plant,
very common in northeastern Russia, including the Volga, Kazan, Ufa,
and Perm provinces. <A long-lived perennial and a beautiful plant.”
(Hansen. )

20652. ALOPECURUS RUTHENICUS. Russian foxtail.

From Russia. “(No. 182.) A good steppe grass from the dry steppe
country of extreme eastern Russia and western Siberia in the Ural, Oren-
burg, and Trans-Ural region.” (Hansen.)

206538. CHAETOCHLOA ALOPECUROIDES.

From Manchuria. “(No. 133.) Native name Hoon-kood-zha. A very
good forage plant; also used for porridge by the natives of Manchuria.
The present seed was brought by a Russian student-soldier from Man-
churia after the Russo-Japanese war. The seeds of this millet are small,
light reddish yellow; spikes long and dense, made up of many subspikes.”
(Hansen.)

20654. 'TRIFOLIUM ALPESTRE.

From Samara province, Russia. ‘“(No. 184.) A wild red clover from
Samara province, Volga River region, eastern Russia. Some authorities
call this Trifolium medium. It is highly regarded as a drought-resistant
clover for the dry steppes, where it is found native.” (Hansen.)

20655. TRIFOLIUM MONTANUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘‘(No. 185.) First generation from seed orig-
inally from Kharkov province. This is the only clover (Trifolium) that
is native to the south Russian steppes. It is not a heavy cropper, but is
very drought resistant.” (Hansen.)

20656. TRIFOLIUM MONTANUM.

From Voronesh province, Volga River region, eastern Russia. (No.
136.)

20657. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER.

From Tobolsk province, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 137.) Native clover from the
Siberian steppes.” (Hansen.)

20658. TRIFOLIUM MEDIUM. Mammoth clover.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“‘(No. 138.) Seed originally from one plant of
a wild steppe clover from the Kazan province, Volga River region, cen-
tral-eastern Russia. Seed selected by Professor Williams, of the Moscow
Agricultural College.” (Hansen.)

20659. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red. clover.

From Perm province, Russia. “(No. 189.) <A native red clover of the
Perm province, from the northern part of the Volga River region. This is
considered one of the best forms of the Russian clover, as it is from the
far north.” (Hansen.)

20660. TRIFOLIUM MONTANUM.

From Saratov province, Russia. ‘“(No. 140.) A drought-resistant
clover as found in the dry steppe region from Saratov province south to
Voronesh province in the Volga River region of eastern Russia.”
(Hansen.)

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20661. TRIFOLIUM AGRARIUM.

From Moscow province, Russia. ‘“(No. 141.) Native clover; worth
of trial for meadows, but probably not of especial promise.” (Hansen.)

20662. TRIFOLIUM FILIFORME.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘‘(No. 142.) Seed of the third or fourth gen-
eration of a native clover from the Kazan province. Worthy of trial,
though not especially promising. Grown by Professor Williams, of th

Moscow Agricultural College.” (J7ansen.)
20663. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Sterlitomack district, Ufa province, Volga River region, Russia.
“(No. 143.) Wild red clover. At the Moscow Agricultural College the
red clovers from Perm and Ufa provinces have been found to be the best
forms of the Russian red clover.” (Hansen.)

20664. TRIFOLIUM PROCUMBENS.

From Orel province, Volga River region, Russia. “(No. 144.) Wild
clover.” (Hansen.)

20665. TRIFOLIUM PANNONICUM. Hungarian clover.

From Saratov province, Volga River region, Russia. “(No. 145.) Na-
tive clover.” (Hansen.)

20666. TRIFOLIUM PANNONICUM. Hungarian clover.

From western Europe. “(No. 146.) Commercial seed to compare with
No, 145 (S. P. I. No. 20665)." (d/Zansen.)

20667. PHLEUM BOEHMERI.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 147.) This species of timothy is found
native in the steppes of eastern Russia and in Siberia, and resists severe
drought and cold. ‘There is reason to hope that it will be valuable as a
westward extension of the common timothy, as it is native in much of the
same region where Bromus inermis is at home. The present seed is from
the Kazan province, Volga River region, from a low-growing form;
originally from a single spike. It is No. 2492 of Professor Williams’s
selection at the Moscow Agricultural College.” (Hansen.)

20668. PHLEUM BOEHMERI.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 148.) This is the same as No. 147
(S. P. I. No. 20667), except that it is from a higher growing plant. This
species is easily distinguished from common timothy by the fact that the
spike subdivides into large subspikes when sharply bent, whereas in
common timothy the spike separates evenly throughout.” (Hansen.)

20669. FAGOPYRUM TATARICUM. India wheat.
From Tomsk province, Siberia. (No. 149.)
20670. PHLEUM BOEHMERI.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 150.) This is the same as Nos. 147 and
148 (S. P. I. Nos. 20667 and 20668), except that it is the fourth generation
from one plant from the Kazan province selected by Professor Williams,
of the Moscow Agricultural College.” (Hansen.)

20671. GENISTA TINCTORIA.

From Don province, Volga River region, Russia. ‘‘(No, 151.) Variety
depressad. A very good pasture plant.” (Hamnsen.)

20672. ORYZA SATIVA. Upland rice.

From China. “(No. 152.) Considered to be a first-class variety. Sent
from China to the Moscow Agricultural College.” (Hansen.)

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20673. BROMUS STERILIS.

From Poltava province, Russia. ‘“‘(No. 153.) If sown in the fall the
seeds may scatter so that it becomes a very bad weed; but if sown in the
spring it gives a fine grass for cutting by June and July. It seeds in
August and hence should be cut early.” (Hansen.)

20674. Zra MAYS. Corn.

From Khokand, Russian Turkestan. “(No. 154.) Indian corn grown
by the Mohammedans at Khokand. This white, rather flinty corn has
probably been selected for drought resistance. The kernels are small.”
(Hansen. )

20675. PANICUM CRUS-GALLI. Barnyard millet.

From Ussurie province, Siberia. “(No. 155.) This is our barnyard
grass as found native in the Ussurie province of the Pacific coast sec-
tion of Siberia. It is considered a good forage plant there, although
coarse. A Japanese form of this species has been introduced by a western
seedsman as Billion-Dollar grass.” (Hansen.)

20676. PHLEUM BOEHMERI.

From Samara province, Russia. “(No. 156.) Seed gathered by Mr.
Klingen, government agronomist, in 1904. See No. 147 (S. P. I. No.
20667).” (Hansen.)

20677. CHAETOCHLOA ALOPECUROIDES.

From Ussurie province, Siberia. ‘“‘(No. 157.) See No. 133 (S. P. I. No.
20653).” (Hansen.)

20678. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Manchuria. ‘“(No. 158.) The common millet of Manchuria. The
present seed was brought by a Russian student-soldier from Manchuria
after the Russo-Japanese war.” (Hansen.)

20679. STIPA -PENNATA.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 159.) Variety grafiana. The Kirghiz
- Tartar horses are fond of it and will dig away the snow in winter to get
at it. It is best for pasture and should be cut after the seeds, which
are heavy, fall. The long-tailed seeds are hygroscopic, and when they
get into the wool of a sheep they screw their way into its flesh, sometimes
killing the animal. After the seeds blow away the grass is found to be
nutritious. The present seed is No. 2476 of Professor Williams, of the
Moscow Agricultural College, and is the first generation from the original
seed gathered in 1904 from Turgai province, in western Siberia, east of
Orenburg, which is on the boundary line of European Russia and Siberia.”
(Hansen.)

20680. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Kargopol, Olonetz province, Russia. ‘(No. 160.) Winter wheat
from Kargopol, which is about 210 miles southwest of Archangel, hence
almost up to the Arctic Circle, where there is often not much snow.”

(Hansen. )
20681. CHAETOCHLOA VIRIDIS. Green foxtail.
From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 161.) This is an annual grass very

good for hay in the Caucasus and Siberia, but considered a weed in
central Russia. In the Caucasus the natives call it ‘timothy grass hay.’
The present seed is the sixth or seventh generation under cultivation by
Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural College, of the forms of
the species from Kharkov and Don provinces. At Moscow it would be re-
garded rather as a weed because it is not cultivated and timothy is
better ; in fact, timothy becomes very near being a perennial at Moscow.”
(Hansen.)

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20682. MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS. Yellow sweet clover.

From Daghestan province, Transcaucasia, bordering on the Caspian
Sea. “(No, 162.) A dwarf form; considered a very good fodder plant.”
(/Tansen.)

20683. MeELILOTUS ALBA (and M. OFFICINALIS).

From the banks of the Msta River, Novgorod provinee, Russia. (No.
163.) Nos, 162 and 168 (S. P. I. Nos. 20682 and 20683) may prove too
near the sweet clover to win favor.” (Hansen.)

20684. ORYZA SATIVA. Upland rice.
From Khokand province, Russian Turkestan. (No. 164.)
20685. PISUM ARVENSE(?7). Field pea.

“(No. 165.) A winter pea which is cultivated by the Cossacks in
southwestern Russia, in the lower Volga River region, as a forage plant.
In western Russia and Poland it is used for human food also, but is con-
sidered of poor quality. Sow in the fall.” (Hansen.)

20686. STIPA CAPILLATA.

From Turgai province of the steppe section of western Siberia. ‘‘ No.
166.) Considered one of the best grasses for pasture.” (Hansen.)

20687. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘(No. 167.) Variety A. From seed of one
plant selected for its large seeds by Professor Williams from his No.
2637 at the Moscow Agricultural College. A good grass from the dry
steppes.” (Hansen.)

20688. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 168.) The original seed from which
No. 167 (S. P. I. No. 20687) was selected, originally from Don province,
southern Volga River region, Russia. A good grass from the dry
steppes.” (ansen.)

20689. AGROPYRON CYLINDRICUM. Es

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 169.) One of the best grasses from Don
province, southern Volga River region, Russia. Usually a biennial, but
sometimes lasts three years. Mow before it gets woody. This is the
second generation from the original seed of one plant and is No. 2643
from Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural College.”
(Hansen. )

20690. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 170.) Variety B. The same as No.
167 (S. P. I. No. 20687); from one plant, but with smaller seed.”
(Hansen.)

20691. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 171.) Variety E. The same as No.
167 (S. P. I. No. 20687) ; from seed of one plant.” (Hansen.)
20692. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“(No. 172.) Variety C. The same as No.
167 (S. P. I. No. 20687). (Hansen.)
20693. CHAETOCHLOA VIRIDIS. Green foxtail.

From Tomsk province, Siberia. ‘“(No. 173.) This is considered a
weed at Moscow, Russia, but makes a very good hay as found in the
Caucasus and in Siberia. This sample is the native form from Tomsk —
province and is a mixture of elementary species.” (Hamnsen.)

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20694. CHAETOCHLOA ALOPECUROIDES.

From Khokand, Russian Turkestan. “(No. 174.) This millet makes
very good hay, and cattle are fond of the seeds. It is also used by the
natives as food. As found wild, there are two forms, one of yellow and
one of red seed, and the two forms should be separated before sowing.”
(Hansen.)

20695. CHAETOCHLOA ALOPECUROIDES.
From Ussurie province, Pacific coast section, Siberia. ‘“(No. 175.)
Native form. See No. 174 (S. P. I. No. 20694).” (Hansen.)
20696. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Khokand, Russian Turkestan. ‘(No. 176.) Native Masch. A
native legume.” (Hansen.)
20697. PANICUM CRUS-GALLI. Barnyard millet.

From north China. “(No. 177.) Native name Pisa. See No. 155
(S. PB. I. No. 20675).” (Hansen.) :

20698. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
From Ussurie province, Pacific coast section, Siberia. ‘“‘(No. 178.)

Chinese name Lango. A native legume.” (Hansen.)

20699. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Ussurie province, Pacific coast section, Siberia. ‘(No. 179.)

From the farm of Mr. Fick, near Nicolsk.” (Hansen.)

20700. CHAETOCHLOA Sp.

From Ussurie province, Siberia. ‘“ (No. 180.) This is one of the best
forage plants of the Ussurie province of the Pacific coast section of
Siberia, and was used freely for the Russian horses in the Russo-Japanese
war. The native name is Choomeeza. The sample is a mixture of red-
yellow seeds, with the yellow largely predominating.” (Hansen.)

20701. CHAETOCHLOA ALOPECUROIDES.

From Manchuria. ‘“(No. 181.) Native name Hoon-kood-zha. A yellow-
seeded variety of millet brought from Manchuria by a Russian student-
soldier in the Russo-Japanese war.” (Hansen.)

20702. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Jahzavan, Marghilan district, Russian Turkestan. ‘(No. 182.)
Native name Joo-gar-ah. A drought-resistant forage plant especially
adapted to hot, dry climates. See No. 190 (S. P. I. No. 20710).”
(Hansen.)

20708. PHASEOLUS ANGULABIS. Adzuki bean.

From south Ussurie, Pacific coast section, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 183.) Weido.
A leguminous forage plant.” (Hansen.)

20704. PANICUM CRUS-GALLI. Barnyard millet.

From Manchuria. ‘“(No. 184.) Native name Zan-Zah. A good forage
plant brought from Manchuria after the Russo-Japanese war.”
(Hansen.)

20705. ORYZA SATIVA, Upland rice.

From Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 185.) “Native name Zoo-za-mie. Its northern
origin makes it worthy of attention on the northern borders of our rice
belt.” (Hansen.)

- 20706. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From south Ussurie, Pacific coast section, Siberia. “(No. 186.)
Gaolan.” (Hansen.) :

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20707. ASTRAGALUS VESICARIUS.

From Kharkov, southern Russia. “(No. 187.) <A wild fodder plant.” |
(Hansen.)

20708. ASTRAGALUS FALCATUS.
From Don province, southern Volga River region, Russia. ‘“ (No. 188.)

A good forage plant from the dry steppes.” (/ansen.)
20709. PHLEUM ALPINUM. Mountain timothy.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘(No. 189.) <A promising species of native
timothy from the dry steppes of the Turgai province of western Siberia.
The plant grows ordinarily as high as timothy. This is No. 2491 of
Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural College, who finds it has
already shown a great improvement in size of seed, the seed as found in
its native habitat being rather small. The present stock is originally
from a single seed.” (//ansen,)

20710. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Jahzayvan, Marghilan province, Russian Turkestan. ‘“(No. 190.)
One of the best varieties; called Ak-juh-gar-ah by the native Mohamme-
dans. These central Asiatic sorghums have dense heads of round, white
kernels which are much used for feeding stock. The heads bend sharply
in the stalk, so that they point downward when mature. Promising for
dry hot climates where Indian corn suffers from hot winds. See No. 182
(S. P. I. No. 20702).” (Hamnsen.)

20711. MeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No,. 191.) Turkestan. The present sample
is originally from Vashkent, the capital of Russian Turkestan, grown at
Moscow, and originally the seed came from one plant. At the Moscow
Agricultural College, Professor Williams has found this strain very
hardy, very productive, and a beautiful plant, while the French lucern,
by which is meant the ordinary south European or North African form
of the species, winterkills at Moscow.” (Hansen.)

20712. MeEDICAGO DENTICULATA. Bur clover.

From Moscow, Russia. “(No. 192.) This makes a good forage plant
in Italy, but is worthless at Moscow; originally from Italy.” (Hansen.)

20718. MeEDICAGO DENTICULATA. Bur clover.

From Don province, lower Volga River region, southeastern European
Russia. “(No. 193.) A good native forage plant. The seed pods are
very spiny, so are found very undesirable for sheep pastures, as the spines
stick to the wool.” (Huansen.)

20714. MepICAGO MEDIA. Sand lucern.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘(No. 194.) Originally from a single plant
growing wild in the Voronesh province of the central Volga River region, —
Russia. It is a natural hybrid of VW. falcata and M. sativa and found 7
wild in the dry steppes. This spontaneous or natural hybrid will some-
times have blue flowers on one branch, yellow on another, and sometimes
both colors on the same branch. The present sample is the fourth gen-
eration raised by Professor Williams at the Moscow Agricultural College
and is his No. 571X572.” (Hansen.)

20715. MerpICcAGO MEDIA. Sand lucern.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘‘(No. 195.) The same source as No. 194 (S.
P. I. No. 20714), and also the fourth generation from a single plant found
wild in the dry steppes of the Voronesh province. The present strain
bears yellow flowers; in fact, it is almost VW. falcata in its characteristics —
and is not as heavy a yielder as Nos. 194 and 196 (S. P. I. Nos. 20714 and
20716).” (Hansen.)

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20716. MeEDICAGO MEDIA. Sand lucern.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘“‘(No. 196.) Originally from a single plant
found wild in the dry steppes of the Voronesh province, eastern Russia,
and is now the fourth generation under cultivation. A beautiful plant,
very hardy, very productive, and with black-green flowers.” (Hansen.)

20717. MErDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Kharkof province, southeastern Russia. “(No. 197.) <A wild
form.” (Hansen.)

20718. MerpDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Omsk, western Siberia. “(No. 198.) The Siberian alfalfa as
found wild at Omsk. In my Siberian investigations I learned that as
found wild upon the Siberian steppes this is a valuable forage plant in re-
gions where the mercury freezes sometimes without snow; that it is green
very early in the spring; that it endures severe drought; that it does well
upon soils underlaid with hardpan; that it is considerably resistant to
alkali; that it flourishes where common alfalfa from Europe winterkills ;
that the Siberian form of this species is so much superior to the Euro-
pean form in hardiness and other desirable characteristics that to go by
the botanical name only is very misleading. ‘The present sample is from
hay cut from wild plants before my arrival.” (Hansen.)

20719. MrpICcAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Omsk, Siberia. ‘“‘(No. 199.) This sample I picked from wild
plants in the dry steppes near Omsk late in the fall when there was a
little snow on the ground. I found the plants held their own perfectly
with other native plants in the compact prairie or steppe sod. Omsk is
in latitude 55°.” (Hansen.)

20720. MEDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Irkutsk, on Lake Baikal, eastern Siberia. ‘“‘(No. 200.) Picked
from a load of wild hay brought to the market at Irkutsk by the Buriats
(native Mongolians).” (Hansen.)

20721. MerDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Samara province, Russia. “(No. 201.) As found wild in Samara
province. See No. 206 (S. P. I. No. 20726).” (Hansen.)

20722. MEDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Saratov province, central Volga River region of eastern Russia,
adjoining Siberia. “(No. 202.) As found wild in Saratoy province.”
(Hansen.)

20723. PRUNUS NANA. Russian almond.
From Omsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 203.) As found native at Omsk.”

(Hansen. )

20724. MEDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Tomsk, Siberia. “(No. 204.) As found wild at Tomsk.”
(Hansen. )

20725. MEDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Moscow, Russia. ‘‘(No. 205.) Sample of the third generation
under cultivation by Professor Williams, of the Moscow Agricultural Col-
lege, of seed obtained from wild plants in Don province of the lower
Volga River region of southeastern Russia.” (Hansen.)

20726. MEDICAGO FALCATA. Yellow lucern.

From Samara province, Russia. “(No. 206.) Another sample of seed
from wild plants of this promising forage plant. See No. 201 (S. P. I.
No. 20721).” (Hansen.)

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20727. ASTRAGALUS FALCATUS. :

From Kherson province, Russia. ‘(No. 207.) A native leguminous
forage plant from the province of Kherson.” (Hansen.) 4

20728. MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS. Yellow sweet clover.

From Donskaya district on the north coast of the Black Sea, Russia.
“(No. 208.) This is perhaps variety macrorhiza. Grows from 7 to 9
feet in height. Seed from native plants. Used as a honey plant, but the
odor is too strong for a good forage plant. It is evident that the sweet
clover has possibilities as a forage plant, but that considerable work in
plant breeding appears necessary before it will find wide popularity.”
(Hansen. )

20729. STIPA PENNATA.
From Turgai province, western Siberia. (No. 209.)
20730. ONOBRYCHIS ONOBRYCHIS. Sainfoin.

From Samara province, Russia. ‘“(No. 210.) A leguminous forage
plant as found wild in the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)

20731. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Pear.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. “(No. 211.) Pyrus ussuriensis; this is
the same as P. sinensis, but it is worth while to make a distinction. This
sample is from the original plants brought by Maximowiez from Ussurie
province, Siberia, growing at St. Petersburg, where it is perfectly hardy,
while the Chinese form winterkills. The fruits are bergamotte shaped, -
about 2 inches in diameter. This Siberian form of the pear is probably
the hardiest known.” (Hansen.)

20732. ASTRAGALUS HYPOGLOTTIS.
From Tomsk province, Siberia. ‘“(No. 212.) <A wild leguminous forage
plant; considered of value for forage.” (Hansen.)
20733. TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.
From Omsk, Siberia. ‘“(No, 213.) The wild red clover as found native
at Omsk. Here it occurs sparingly in the steppes.” (Hansen.)
20734. HALIMODENDRON ARGENTEUM. Salt tree.

From Djarkent, northern Russian Turkestan, on the edge of China.
“(No. 214.) <A native, silver-leaved, small tree found in dry places.”
( Hansen.)

20735. TRIFOLIUM MONTANUM.

From Tomsk province, Siberia. ‘“(No. 215.) A clover native on dry
steppes. The large seeds of this wild Siberian clover are noteworthy. It
is considered a good forage plant.” (Hansen.)

20736. TRIFOLIUM ALPESTRE. Clover.

From Samara province, northern Volga River region, eastern Russia.
“(No. 216.) A promising wild clover from the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)
20737. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Sarapul, Viatka province, northern Volga River region, eastern
Russia. “(No. 217.) Wild red clover as found in the dry steppes at
Sarapul, about 56° 25’ N. lat.” (Hansen.)

20738. FESTUCA OVINA. Sheep’s fescue.

From Samara province, Russia. ‘“(No. 218.) Native fescue grass
found wild.” (Hansen.)

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| 20739. ASTRAGALUS GLYCYPHYLLOS.

From Tomsk province, Siberia. ‘“(No. 219.) A leguminous forage
plant as found wild.” (Hansen.)

20740. Poa PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.

From Samara province, ‘northern Volga River region, eastern Russia.
“(No. 220.) A good grass; found wild.” (Hansen.)

20741. AGROPYRON REPENS. Couch-grass.

From Samara province, Russia. ‘“(No. 221.) The wild white clover of
Samara.” (Hansen.)

20742. MELILOTUS ALBA. Sweet or Bokhara clover.

From Samara provinee, Russia. ‘“ (No. 222.) As found wild in
Samara.” (Hansen.)

20743. ONOBRYCHIS ONOBRYCHIS. Sainfoin.

From Omsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 223.) A leguminous forage plant as found
wild on the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)

20744. OROoBUS LUTEUS.

From Tomsk province, Siberia. “(No. 224.) A leguminous forage
plant, considered valuable for forage, from the Beryl Valley of the Altai
Mountain region, Tomsk province. It is found up to a height of 2,000
meters.” (Hansen.) .

20745. VICIA sp.

From Vladivostok, Siberia. “(No. 225.) Seed of a wild leguminous
forage plant found in wild hay brought to the Mongolian hav market at
Vladivostok. Value not determined.” (Hansen.)

20746. TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.

From Irkutsk, Siberia. ‘“‘(No. 226.) Seed of a wild clover gathered
when the plants were frozen on moist soil near Irkutsk.” (Hansen.)

20747. 'TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.
From Samara province, Russia. “‘(No. 227.) A wild red clover allied

to the common red clover but not of the same species.” (Hansen.)

20748. FESTUCA RUBRA. Red fescue.
From Samara province, Russia. ‘‘(No. 228.) A good grass found wild

in the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)

20749. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Turgai province, Siberia. ‘“ (No. 229.) Native name Salma-bas-
tara. A large-seeded yellow millet. A promising variety, as it is native
on dry steppes.” (Hansen.)

20750. ORoBUS LATHYROIDES. ‘i

From Tomsk province, Siberia. ‘‘(No. 230.) A wild leguminous forage
plant.” (Hansen.)
20751. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Turgai province, Siberia. “(No. 231.) Native name Kar-sak-
ajak-tara. This appears to be much the same as No. 229 (S. P. I. No.
20749). Both are promising, as they are native on dry steppes.”
(Hansen.)

20752. PHLEUM BOEHMERI Wibel.

From Samara province, Russia. “(No. 232.) Native timothy as found
wild in the dry steppes.” (Hansen.) ;

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118 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20521 to 20795—Continued.

20753. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet

From Turgai province, western Siberia. ‘“(No. 233.) Native nam
Kunak-tara. A wild millet. Much the same as Nos. 229 and 231
(S. PB. I. Nos. 20749 and 20751), but with smaller seeds.” (Hdansen.)

20754. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Turgai province, western Siberia. ‘“(No. 234.) Native name
Kisil-ala-tara. The seeds of this wild millet are large, mostly white.
ripening to yellow. All the native millets from Turgai province are useé
for porridge by the natives. This common dish is called ‘ Kasha’ by the
natives.” (Hansen.)

20755. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

Irom Turgai province, western Siberia. ‘“‘(No. 285.) Native name?
Yak-tara. A wild millet, the seeds of which are large and white.”
(/Tunsen.)

20756. VICIA sp. Vetch.

From Irkutsk, on Lake Baikal, eastern Siberia. “(No. 236.) <A wild
legume common in the wild hay brought in by the Buriats to Irkutsk.”
(Hunsen.)

20757. VICcIA sp.

From Omsk, Siberia. “(No 237.) A wild leguminous forage plant. ¥
Value undetermined but considered promising.” (Zansen.)

20758. BroMUS INERMIS. Smooth brome-grass. —
From Besentsuk, Samara province, Russia. “ (No. 238.) Found wild
near the experiment station at Besentsuk, upper Volga River region,
Native of dry steppes.” (Hansen.)
20759. BrRoMUS ERECTUS. Upright brome-grass
From Besentsuk, Samara province, Russia. ‘“ (No. 239.) A native
grass of the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)
20760. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM.
From Samara province, Russia. “(No. 240.) A promising grass from
the dry steppes.” (//ansen.)
20761. ViITIS AMURENSIS. Grape.

From northern Manchuria. “(No. 241.) The wild grape of northern
Manchuria as found along the line of the Siberian railway.” (Hansen.)

20762. TRIFOLIUM ALPESTRE.

From Sarapul, Russia. ‘(No. 242.) A wild clover found native on
the dry steppes in Viatka province, Russia. This seed is from Sarapul,
which is about 56° 25’ N. lat. Promising as a clover resistant to severe
cold and drought.” (Hansen.)

20763. AGROPYRON DESERTORUM.
From Samara province, Russia. “(No. 248.) A promising wild grass
from the dry steppes.” (Hansen.)
20764. PINUS CEMBRA.
From Irkutsk, Siberia. “‘(No. 244.) The native pine of Siberia.”
(Hansen.)
20765. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Turgai province, Siberia. ‘ (No. 245.) Native name Sara-tara.
Native millet from the dry steppes; the large white seeds are used
for human food. Considered to be a very good variety.’ (Hansen.)

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20521 to 20795—Continued.

20766. OROBUS LUTEUS.

From Omsk, Siberia. ‘“(No. 246.) A promising native leguminous
forage plant found wild.” (Hansen.)
20767. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Tugai province, Siberia. ‘“(No. 247.) A yellow-seeded millet,
native to dry steppes. Taken out of No. 2385 (S. P. I. No. 20755).”
(Hansen.)

20768. PANICUM MILIACEUM. ~ Broom-corn millet.

From Turgai province, Siberia. “(No. 248.) <A yellow-seeded mil-
let, native to dry steppes. Taken out of No. 245 (S. P. I. No. 20765).”
(Hansen. )

20769. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From the Imperial Botanical Garden, St. Petersburg, Russia. “(No.
249.) Gathered by Dr. Kochanoysky in 1906 in Mongolia. This variety
ought to be of value in the north.” (Hansen.)

20770. LATHYRUS MAGELLANICUS.

From Lago San Martin, Patagonia, South America. ‘‘(No. 250.) Seed
gathered by A. Thesleff in a Swedish scientific expedition and sent to
the Botanical Gardens at Helsingfors, Finland, Russia, in 1905. A na-
tive forage plant of Magellan Straits.” (Hansen.)

20771. LATHYRUS NERVOSUS.

From Patagonia, South America. “(No. 251.) Seed gathered by
A. Thesleff in a Swedish scientific expedition and sent to the Botanical
Gardens at Helsingfors, Finland, Russia, in 1905.” (Hansen.)

20772. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Christiania, Norway. ‘‘(No. 252.) The Toten clover, which is
cultivated over large areas of Norway on account of its extreme hardi-
ness. It is descended from a wild plant found at Toten, Norway, by
a peasant about 1850. This form has sometimes been called Trifolium
pratense norvegica. The present sample is No. 442 of Mr. A. Michelet,
seedsman, Christiania, Norway.” (Hansen.)

20773. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Christiania, Norway. ‘“(No. 253.) The agronomists of Norway
claim that the native red clover is hardier than that introduced from
America and that the plant is much smoother. I found the same claim
as to greater freedom from hairiness of plant, causing the hay to be
more free from dust, made for the native red clovers of Finland and
Russia. No. 489 of Mr. A. Michelet.” (Hansen.)

20774. TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM. Alsike clover.

From Christiania, Norway. ‘“(No. 254.) The Norwegian form of the
alsike clover. No. 252 of Mr. A. Michelet.” (Hansen.)

20775. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Christiania, Norway. ‘‘(No. 255.) A hardy, vigorous, broad-

leaved form of alfalfa found in Norway by Mr. O. Malthe. The present
variety was selected a few years ago by Mr. Malthe from a patch of
alfalfa cultivated in Norway for a score of years. Considered to be a
promising mutation.” (Hansen.)

20776. LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS.

From Christiania, Norway. “(No. 256.) A hardy leguminous forage
plant as found native a score of years ago in the Romerike Valley, a few
miles north of Christiania.” (Hansen.)

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20521 to 20795—Continued.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20777. PINUS CEMBRA.

From Tomsk, Siberia. “(No. 257.) The common pine over a lar
section of central Siberia. The large seeds are a favorite dainty fo1
dessert on Siberian tables.” (Hansen.)

20778. PyYRUS INTERMEDIA.

From Helsingfors, Finland. “(No, 258.) A native ornamental tree
The bright red berries are borne in great abundance and resemble thos
of a mountain ash.” (Hansen.)

20779. BerBeris sp. Barberry.

From Djarkent, northern Russian-Turkestan, on the edge of China
“(No. 259.) <A large-berried variety remarkable for the intense dark
red color of the juice. It may prove to be Berberis heteropoda, which is
a market berry in Turkestan.” (Hansen.)

20780. PyYRUS SINENSIS. Japanese pear

From Harbin, northern Manchuria. ‘(No. 260.) This pear is of poor
quality, but juicy, and is representative of the pears of northern China
and Manchuria.” (Hansen.)
20781. SAMBUCUS RACEMOSA.

From Helsingfors, Finland. “(No. 261.) The native red-berried elder.”
(Hansen. )

20782. Rises RUBRUM. Red currant.

From Bodoe, Norway. ‘“(No. 262.) The wild red currant from Bodoe,
which is in 67° 20’ N, lat., on the coast of Norway.” (Hansen.)

20783. Rubus CHAMAEMORUS. Cloud berry.

From Bodoe, Norway. “(No. 263.) The wild raspberry here.” (Han-
sen.)

20784. RUBUS IDAEUS. European raspberry.

From Bodoe, Norway. “(No. 264.) <A yellow-fruited form of the wild
raspberry.” (Hansen.) :

20785. FRAGARIA VESCA. Strawberry.

From Bodoe, Norway. “(No. 265.) The wild strawberry from north of
the Arctic Circle.” (Hansen.)

20786. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. “(No. 266.) Jarenskianum X - (palli-
dum X lapponicum), No. 448 of Dr. Robert Regel, of the Bureau of
Applied Botany, Department of Agriculture, St. Petersburg. This is a
representative of the barley grown on the northern boundary of barley
culture in the provinces of Vologda and Archangel. Of special promise
for Alaska and regions where the growing period is short.” (Hansen.)

20787. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS. Meadow foxtail.

From Helsingfors, Finland. ‘“(No. 267.) A valuable grass highly
regarded as making hay of as good quality as timothy: Suitable for
moist soil. Finland exports an immense quantity of this, which is
probably the best native grass, to other countries.” (Hamnsen.)

20788. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Helsingfors, Finland. ‘‘{No. 268.) Native red clover of Finland.
Claimed to be hardier than the red clover from America and a smoother
plant.” (Hansen.)

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. Zale

— 20521 to 20795—Continued.

20789. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.

From Finland. ‘‘(No. 269.) Native timothy of Finland. Timothy is
found both in North America and Europe; in Europe it extends up to
and north of the Arctic Circle.” (Hansen.)

20790. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Perm province, European Russia. ‘‘(No. 270.) The Russian
form of red clover.” (Hansen.)

20791. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.

From Olonetz province, Russia. “(No. 271.) Variety pallidum. Wild
red clover, promising for very cold, rather moist regions.” (Hansen.)

20792. LoTuSs CORNICULATUS. Bird’s-foot clover.

From Samara province, Russia. ‘“(No. 272.) <A wild leguminous forage
plant as found native in Samara province.” (Hansen.)

207938. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Kioto, Japan. ‘“(No. 273.) Daikon. Seed of a large, roundish
radish. This radish appears to be a common article of food in Japan, as
I saw it in the markets of Tokio. It attains a size of 8 inches in diameter.
However, the quality is said to be very poor by European residents in

_ Japan.” (Hansen.)

20794. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Kioto, Japan. “(No. 274.) A large, long, white variety.”

(Hansen. )

20795. CELOSIA sp. Cockscomb.

From Kioto, Japan. “(No. 275.) A cockscomb with large, bright red
flowers of the ostrich-feather type, grown in the flower gardens at Kioto.
Seed purchased in the bazaar at Kioto.” (Hansen.)

20796 to 20798.

From Manchuria and China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, April 3, 1907.

20796. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

From Mukden, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 720a.) Black barley. Chinese name
Gai ta mi. Said to be used sprouted as an addition to sweetmeats. A
rather rare variety.” (dJ/eyer.)

20797. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Shanghai, China. “(No. 722a.) Black soy beans obtained
threugh Dr. S. P. Barchet, of the U. S: consulate at Shanghai. These
beans come from Chin-hua-fu, Chekiang province, and are used appar-
ently aS a Second crep on low-lying rice fields, and may as such be very
valuable for the Southern States. They are mainly used as a food for
domestic animals. It seems that they are sown broadcast after the sow-
ing of the rice crop; specific details are not obtainable just now.”

(Meyer.)
20798. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Shanghai, China. ‘“(No. 723a.) Brown soy beans obtained

through Dr. S. P. Barchet, of the U. S. consulate at Shanghai. These
beans come from Chin-hua-fu, Chekiang province, and are used appar-
ently as a second crop on low-lying rice fields, and may as such be very
valuable for the Southern States. They are mainly used as a food. for
domestic animals.” (J/eyer.)

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122 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20800. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Washington, D. C. Received through the California Fruit Company,
April 8, 1907.

“ Deglet Noor dates for the propagation of seedling date orchards in the South-

west.” (Sivingle.) ;

20801 to 20805. Ruevum spp.

From Cornhill, Liverpool, England. Received from The Cooperative Bees
(Limited) through Mr. David Fairchild, April 1, 1907.

20801. RHEUM COMPACTUM. 20804. RAEUM TATARICUM.
20802. RHEUM OFFICINALE. 20805. RHEUM ACUMINATUM,

20803. RHEUM MACROCARPUM.

For cooperative experimental work on production of new rhubarb varieties”
with Mr. J. B. Wagner, Pasadena, Cal. (airchild.) ;

20806. SoL_aNnuM TUBEROSUM. Potato.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received from Messrs. Haage & Schmidt, April 6,
1907.

Miaduschen. “A potato highly esteemed in Germany and by Americans abroad —
for its fine texture and good flavor. It is about the size of a full-grown mouse
and has much the appearance of one, whence the name. Its shape and firmness *
make it very desirable for salads.

* Imported on request of several parties to determine whether it will retain its
high quality after several generations in this country.” (Jischer.)

20808. CaNarIUM COMMUNE. Tropical almond.

From Buitenzorg, Java, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Dr. M. Treub,
director of the Department of Agriculture, April 2, 1907.

“There is probably not a more beautiful avenue tree in the world. The most
beautiful avenue in the famous Gardens of Buitenzorg is of this species, and
for this purpose alone it is worthy of the consideration of the landscape gar-
deners of the western Tropics. Avenues of this tree should be planted in Porto
Rico, Cuba, and especially on the Canal Zone. s

“Aside from its value as an avenue tree, its nuts have found a use in the ©

Dutch East Indies in the preparation of a substitute for mothers’ milk. The §

researches of Dr. W. G. Boorsma have shown this to be of unusual value for
infants. |
“To prepare the emulsion which is the principal ingredient of this baby

food, the meat of the nut is removed from the shell, and also the thin skin §
which surrounds it, by putting it in hot water. These kernels are put in a |

mortar with an equal weight of milk sugar and are pounded up together into ~
a dough-like mass, which is gradually mixed with a larger and larger quan- ~
tity of water. The grinding of the kernels is assisted by the hard crystals of —
the milk sugar. After filtering through a cloth which has been washed in
boiling water, the mass of kernels and sugar are wet with water again, and —
again pressed. This process may be repeated several times. The wet emul- —
sion is added to cows’ milk and the mixture sterilized. The oily layer which
separates itself and lies on top of the sterilized preparation can be again ~
mixed with the milk by vigorous shaking until oniy a few flocculent masses —
remain attached to the sides of the flask.
“See Dr. W. G. Boorsma, in ‘Oorspronkelijke Bijdragen.—Lahmann’s
‘plantaardige melk’ en kanarizaden-emulsie als toevoegsel tot de melk voor
zuigelingen. (Geneeskundig Tijdschrift voor Ned.-Indié Deel, XLI, afi. 4.) —
Batavia Jay. Boekh. & Drukkerij, 1901. Also in kanarizaden-emulsie als toe-—
yoegsel tot voor zuigelingen bestemde koemelk. (Geneeskundig Tidjschrift —
voor Ned.-Indié Deel, XLV, afl. 1.) Batavia Jay. Boekh. & Drukkerij, 1905. —
As species of Canarium occur in the Philippines, this use of their seed should
be called to the attention of Americans in Manila. |
“This new vegetable fat is, furthermore, perhaps worthy of the attention of |
American pharmacologists.” (Fairchild.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 123

20809 to 20812.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by the Buenos Aires Botanical
Garden, through Mr. C. V. Piper, April 6, 1907.

20809. LATHYRUS NERVOSUS. 20811. PASPALUM PARANENSE.
20810. LAaTHYRUS SERICEUS. 20812. STIPA ICHU.
20814. CucuRBITA MAXIMA. Squash.

From Venice, Italy. Received through Dr. Erwin F. Smith, of this De-
partment, April 5, 1907.

“Collected in September, 1906. A large squash with thick flesh and small
eavity; of good quality and the best variety seen in the streets of Venice,
where it is sold baked in halves.” (Smith.)

20837. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Chios, Turkey. Presented by Mr. N. J. Pantelides. Received Feb-
ruary, 1907.

Khios.
20838 to 20842.

From Shanghai, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricul-
tural explcrer, April 9, 1907.

A collection of cuttings and plants.

20888 and 20839. VIBURNUM ODORATISSIMUM.

“Nos. 646 and 647. Cuttings of a beautiful, large-leaved, evergreen
shrub, growing to a height of 15 feet, bearing many clusters of white
flowers. A very fine shrub for the mild-wintered regions of the United
States. Especially good for cemeteries and parks. Obtained from Mr.
D. MacGregor, superintendent of the parks of Shanghai.” (JMJ/eyer.)

20840 and 20841. OSTERDAMIA PUNGENS.

“Nos. 648 and 649. A grass used for lawns in the parks and open
places in Shanghai. It is the only grass that can be kept green during
the heat and drought of midsummer. It might be an excellent grass for
gardens and parks in the southern United States. Obtained from Mr.
D. MacGregor, superintendent of the parks of Shanghai.” (JJeyer.)

20842. BAMBUSA sp. Bamboo.

“No. 650. Shoots purchased in the vegetable market at Shanghai,

where the plant is a favorite food with the Chinese. It is generally eaten

| boiled and sliced with rice, or in soups, although it is even better if fried
| in pork fat.” (Meyer.)

20846. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.
From Bahama Islands, British West Indies. Received through Mr. P. J.
Wester, special agent, April 12, 1907.

“ Eddie, the name by which this large variety is known in the Bahamas,”
( Wester.)

20854 to 20862.
From Harbin, Manchuria. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, April 11, 1907.
A miscellaneous collection of seeds.

20854. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
“(No. 675a, Dec. 15, 1906.) Green soy beans; Chinese name Ta shing
toa. These are boiled and used as food, and the sprouts of the germinated
beans are also used as a vegetable throughout the winter months.”
(Meyer.)
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124 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20854 to 20862—Continued.

20855. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp. |
“(Nos. 676a and 677a, Dec. 19, 1906.) Purchased in the market in~

Harbin, where the seeds are sold as bird food.” (Meyer.)

20856. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA, Siberian millet.
(No. 678a, Dec. 19, 1906.) Chinese name Hong shu tse. It is used by —

the Chinese as food, being boiled and eaten in the form of a paste or as
a porridge. Used by the Russians as a bird seed.” (JJeyer.)

20857. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
“(No. 679a, Dec. 19, 1906.) Chinese name Pai shu tse. It is used by

the Chinese the same as the preceding number, and is also used by the

Russians as a bird seed.” (JMeyer.)

20858. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
(No. 680a, Noy. 30, 1906.) Purchased near Ninguta. It is considered

a very good wheat. It consists, however, of many varieties grown to- —

gether; hence, many different types may appear.” (Meyer.)

20859. FaAGoPYRUM ESCULENTUM. Buckwheat.
“(No. GSla, Noy. 30, 1906.) A large variety of buckwheat grown by

the Chinese on the sterile mountain sides near Ninguta.” (Meyer.)

20860. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.

“(No. 6G83a, Dec. 19, 1906.) A black poppy used in confectionery and as
a bird seed.” (Jeyer.) .

20861. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.

(No. 6S4a, Dec. 19, 1906.) A white poppy used in confectionery and as
a bird seed.” (Meyer.)
20862. BrErTuLa sp. Birch.

From Corvuskaya, Siberia. “(No. 686a, Nov. 24, 1906.) A shrubby
birch growing 5 to S feet tall with gray branches. Useful as a park
shrub in northern regions.” (Meyer.)

20863 to 20864.

From Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico. Presented by Mr. A. G. Weiss,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett, April 13, 1907.

20863. IPOMOEA BATATAS, Sweet potato.
Red Camote.
20864. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM. Yautia.

Macal. Red, smooth variety.

20865. SrcHIUM EDULE. Chayote.

From Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico. Presented by Mr. A. G. Weiss,
April 12, 1907.

Two small smooth fruits and one large prickly fruit.

20867 to 20869.

From Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer,
April 15, 1907.

20867. SECHIUM EDULE. _Chayote.

Large, spiny, yellowish fruits.
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20867 to 20869—Continued.
20868. PHYSALIS IXOCARPA. Ground cherry.
A large-fruited variety.
20869. Ficus sp. Wild fig.
Small fruits.

20870 to 20871. NerpHELium spp.

From Kuching, Sarawak. Presented by Mr. John Hewitt, curator of the
Sarawak Museum, April 18, 1907.

20870. Buoh Mo. White. 20871. Buoh Mo. Red.
“Possibly these are NV. formatum.” (Hewitt.)

20873. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. _ Sorghum.

From Bombay, Kirkee, India. Presented by Prof. G. A. Gammie, economic
botanist, Ganeshkhind Botanical Gardens, through Mr. David Fairchild,
April 10, 1907.

“Juar. Said to be a dwarf variety.” (Gammie.)

20876. CasTILLA sp. Rubber.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Received through Mr. Henry F.
Schultz, April 19, 1907.

20877. ASPARAGUS sp. Asparagus.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Received from Mr. J. S. Henkel, Acting
Conservator of Forests, Western Conservancy, March 19, 1907.

Imported for experiments in the breeding of disease-resistant strains of
asparagus.

20879. PHASEOLUS sp.

From Miami, Florida. Received through Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau
of Plant Industry, April 22, 1907.

“Collected on farm of Captain Haden, some miles south of Miami. Source
unknown, but probably introduced with a large number of other plants from
various parts of the world introduced by him.” (Wight).

20880. AGAVE RIGIDA ELONGATA. Henequen.

From St. Louis, Mo. Received through Dr. Wm. Trelease, director, Mis-
souri Botanical Garden, April 20, 1907.

“Plants representing the true gray henequen or gray sisal of Yucatan. They
are what botanists currently call Agave rigida elongata.” (Trelease.)

20890. CaRrLUDOVICA PALMATA.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Received through Mr. Henry F.
Schultz, April 23, 1907.

20891 to 20894.

From Kobe, Japan. Presented by Hon. Hunter Sharp, American consul,
who purchased them from J. Ikeda & Co., Tokyo, Japan. Received March
25, 1907.

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126 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20891 to 20894—Continued.

20891. DoLICHOS LABLAB. . Hyacinth bean.
Fujimame,

20892. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean. —
White.

20893. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
Green.

20894. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

20895. IroMOEA FUCHSIOIDES.

From Miami, Fla. Received through Dr. E. A. Bessey, Subtropical Labora-
tory, April 25, 1907.

“A most excellent thing and destined to be a great favorite among lovers of |

morning-glories. It grows wild in the hammocks around Miami. In its native
state it makes poor growth; but a vine in culture in the garden at Miami for
two years has made immense growth and is covered nearly all the year with
brilliant carmine-colored blooms. It seeds exceedingly sparsely. The plant is
tuberous, and it is believed that if the roots were covered during the winter it
would grow at least as far north as North Carolina.” ( Wester.)

20900 to 20906.

From Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer,
March 25, 190T.

20900 to 20905. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
20900. Amarillo. 20903. Morado.
20901. Garbancillo. 20904. Baylo chico.
20902. Gordo. 20905. Negro chico.
20906. ERVUM LENS. Lentil.

20907. PsorpHOCARPUS TETRAGONOLOBUS.

From Columbia, Isle of Pines, West Indies. Presented by Dr. F. R. Rams-
dell, April 26, 1907.

20908. CANANGA ODORATA. Tlang ilang.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau
of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, April 26, 1907.

“Mr. Creelman, the war correspondent, called on the Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture and stated that it was his belief that the [lang ilang might be
grown in southern Florida and its remarkably fragrant blossoms shipped to our
northern markets and sold—much as the Cape jasmine is now imported from
the south and handled by the florists of our big cities. It is Mr. Creelman’s
belief that a small industry could be started with this flower and that its re-
markable fragrance would attract the immediate attention of flower lovers.” -
(Fairchild. )

20909 to 20922.
From Finland. Received April 20, 1907.

20909. HorpDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
20910. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
20911. PISsSUM SATIVUM. Pea.

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20909 to 20922—Continued.

20912. PISUM SATIVUM. ; Pea.
20913. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.
20914. BRASSICA OLERACEA. Kale.
20915. BRASSICA OLERACEA. Kale.
20916. BRASSICA OLERACEA. Cabbage.
20917. BRASSICA OLERACEA. Cabbage.
20918. BRASSICA RAPA. Turnip.
20919. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.
20920. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.
20921. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.
20922. LACTUCA SATIVA. Lettuce.
20923. Hrpiscus sABDARIFFA. Roselle.
eo Egypt. Presented by Mr. V. F. Naggiar, November 6,

“From the calyx of this species is prepared one of the most attractive and
delicious jellies known. It has been discovered that this jelly can be made not
only from the calyx, but from all the succulent portions of the plant. As this
species will grow, during our summers, as far north as New York, or perhaps
farther, it is worthy of trial by all those interested in fancy jellies.” (fF air-

child. )
See Farmers’ Bulletin No. 307, by P. J. Wester.
20924 to 209384. Oryza sativa. Rice.

From Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. A. T. Gage, superintendent of the
Royal Botanic Garden, Sibpur. Received February 25, 1907.

20924. Kalam dan paddy. 20930. Kedali paddy.
20925. Shela paddy. 20931. Sita bhoge paddy.
20926. Srikole paddy. 20932. Thakar bhoge paddy.
20927. Bhusikar paddy. 20933. Ash baran paddy.
20928. Bansmate paddy. 20934. Nagpur paddy.
20929. Behula paddy.

20935 and 209386. Oryza saTIVA. Rice.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Sale & Frazar (Limited), April

23, 1907.
20935. Hang choo. 20936. Kun po.

20937. CrrRUS MEDICA ACIDA. Lime.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Presented by Mr. EH. André, April 30, 1907.
Dominica Spineless.

20938 to 20942.

From Moyobamba, Peru. Presented by Mr. Serafin Filomeno, April 29,

1907.
20938. HEVEA BRASILIENSIS. “ Jebe ”’ rubber.
20939 to 20942. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

20939. Reddish brown, mottled with brick.

20940. Yellow brown.

20941. White.

20942. Mixed, purplish and light brown, mottled with purple.

128 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20943. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. Camphor.

From Kobe, Japan. Presented by Hon. Hunter Sharp, American consul,
who purchased them from J. Ikeda & Co., Tokyo, Japan. Received March
25, 1907.

Cultural directions:

“Soil and situation.—The camphor tree prefers a fertile clay soil with south-
ern aspect, where no cold wind blows. If there are no cold winds, it thrives
also in shaded places, but the most favorable situation is a valley open to the ©
south or southeast, with much moisture and with a warm sea breeze.

“Seeding.—The seeds are sown in March as soon as there is no danger from }
frost, being covered with about one-third of an inch of soil. As soon as they
begin to grow they must be carefully weeded.

“The following year about the middle of June, when the sprouts are about 3
inches high, the plants are to be transplanted, and when the small white roots
begin to grow they are transplanted again to a place where they should stay a
year. The plants should have the leaves and roots severely pruned. The
roots are cut to about 5 inches, and the stems are also cut.

“The weather for transplanting should be cloudy, or a day before a rain if
possible.

“ Two-year-old trees may be set out in a forest or garden, at which time the
branches are pruned severely. Poorly grown plants, however, may remain for
another season in the same ground.” (Prepared for Sharp.)

20944. CaAESALPINIA NAGU.

From Mindoro, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureau
of Agriculture, by whom it was collected in March, 1907. Received April
29, 1907.

“Robust scandent shrub, ascending to 10 meters by means of small, scanty
prickles; leaves coriaceous, lustrous, and very persistent; individual flowers
small, canary yellow, grouped in large, showy terminal panicles, strongly and
deliciously scented.

“ Habitat, damp but well-drained clay soils at sea level. Tolerates occasional
tidal overflows of brackish, but not pure, sea water.

“ Flowers abundantly, but perfects seeds very sparingly. Worthy of cultiva-
tion.” (Lyon.)

20945 to 20954.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De-
partment of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, April 30, 1907.
20945 to 20948. CoLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM. Taro.

20945. Variety polyrhiza flava.
*“Kiempol koening.”
20946. Variety polyrhiza rubra.
“ Kiempol merah.”
20947. Variety polyrhiza alba.
““Kiempol poetieh.”
20948. Variety polyrhiza.
“ Kiempol belang.”
20949 and 20950. ALOCASIA MACRORHIZA, Taro.

20949. Variety. purpurascens.
“ Senteh merah.”’

20950. ‘ Senteh belang.”

20951 to 20954. CoLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM. Taro.
20951. Variety monorhiza.
“Talus banteng ietem.”
20952. Variety monorhiza.

“Talus banteng belang.”
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20945 to 20954—Continued.
20953. Variety monorhiza.

“Talus koekoek.”

20954. Variety monorhiza.

“Talus belang.”

20955 to 20967. CERATONIA SILIQUA. Carob.

From Lisbon, Portugal. Secured by Mr. Louis H. Aymé, United States
consul-general, April 30, 1907.

“Scions of the finest ‘alfarroba’ trees to be found in the province of
Algarve, the name of the plantation, proprietor, and the-average annual pro-
duction of the tree from which the grafts were cut being given with each.”

(Aymé.)

20955. From Valle da Arrencada, plantation of Joaquim Traquino;
yield 50 to 60 pounds per annum.

20956. From Monte Alegre, plantation of Frederico da Pazmendes:
yield 20 to 30 pounds per annum.

20957. From Serro dos Coreos, plantation of Dr. Alfredo Magathaes
Barros; yield 30 to 40 pounds per annum.

20958. From Taipas, plantation of Visconde de Alvor; yield 40 to 50
pounds per annum.

20959. From Quinto do Bispo, plantation of Brak Lamim; yield 15 to 20
pounds per annum.

20960. From Boa Vista, plantation of José Teiyeira Biker; yield 20 to
25 pounds per-annum.

20961. From Alcurao, plantation of Antonio Vicente; yield 10 to 15
pounds per annum.

20962. From Chao das Donas, plantation-of Antonio José da Motta;
yield 35 to 40 pounds. per annum.

20963. From Valle da Arrencada, plantation of Joaquim Traquino;
yield 15 to 20 pounds per annum.

20964. From Boa Vista, plantation of Luis Antonio Maravithat; yield
30 to 40 pounds per annum.

20965. From Valle da Arrencada, plantation of Visconde de Alvor;
yield 15 to 20 pounds per annum.

20966. From Bem Parece, plantation of Conde de Silves; yield 16 to 26
pounds per annum.

20967. From Poco da Lagem, plantation of D. Luis Bordas y Marimon;
yield 20 to 30 pounds per annum.

20968. GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA. Licorice.

From Patras, Greece. Presented by Mr. F. B. Wood, British consul, March

6, 1907.

“Greek wild licorice roots.” (Wood.)

20969. SyNGoNnrIuM sp. Vanilla.

From Gomez Farias, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward
Palmer, Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico, through Dr. J. N. Rose, U. S.
National Museum, Washington, D. C. Received May 4, 1907.

(Rose’s No. 07.277.)
20970 to 209738.

From Gomez Farias. Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward
Palmer, Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico, May 4, 1907.

20970.

XANTHOSOMA Sp. Yautia.

“Rejalgar de castilla. The young leaves and stalks are cooked as
greens by the natives and are also cut up into bits and mixed with eggs,

47048—Bul. 182—08——9

130 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20970 to 20973—Continued.

shrimps, and chile, forming a dish ‘none will refuse.’ Roots are also
mashed and made into a gruel.” (Palmer.)
20971 to 20973. IPOMOEA BATATAS, Sweet potato.
20971. Wild. 20973. Red.
20972. White.

20974. BaRLERIA FLAVA.

From Mindoro, P. I. Presented by Mr. William §S. Lyon, horticulturist,
Bureau of Agriculture, by whom it was collected in March, 1907. Re-
ceived May 4, 1907.

“Dwarf yellow-flowered shrub; very floriferous over period of six months, §
Thriving at sea level in shallow, rocky soils where exposed to nearly continuous ~

drought from January to May.” (Lyon.)
20976. RaAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
From Chico, Cal. Received through Mr. P. H. Dorsett, in charge of Plant
Introduction Garden, April 18, 1907.
Seed raised from radishes sent in from Yang-tchow, China, in 1906, by Mr.
Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer. (Meyer’s No. 149.)
20977. Oryza PUNCTATA. Rice.

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Dr. G. Schweinfurth, May 10, 1907.
“Wild Scilluk rice, gathered as a cereal by the Shilluk tribes in Lull, above
Fashoda. Collected by Mr. Robert Tuerstig, Omdurman, British Egyptian
Soudan.” (Schweinfurth.) .

20978 to 20979. Purysa.is. Husk tomato.

From Queretaro, Mexico. Presented by Mr. M. M. Urquiza, through Mr.
O. W. Barrett, May 15, 1907.

20978. Husk and fruit purple near stem.
20979. Husk and fruit yellowish near stem.

20980. ViIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From Nairobi, British East Africa. Presented by Mr. Henry Powell,
Director of Agriculture, through Mr. C. V. Piper, May 10, 1907.

20981 to 20984.

From Amani, German East Africa. Presented by Dr. Franz Stuhlmann,
direktor des Kaiserlichen Biologisch-Landwirtschaftlichen Instituts,
through Mr. C. V. Piper, May §&, 1907.

20981 and 20982. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum,
20981. White durra. ‘ Kisuahili mgau.”
20982. White durra. “ Kisuahili fere-fere.”

20983 and 20984. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

20983. Brown, resembling Red Ripper.
20984. Mottled brown, resembling New Hra.

20985 to 20987.

From St. Georges, Grenada, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. Rudolph
I, Anstead, agricultural superintendent, Botanic Station, through Mr.
O. W. Barrett, May 9, 1907.

- 20985 and 20986. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.

20987. IPoOMOEA BATATAS.
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| 20989. Zizypuus sPINa-curisti. _ Jujube, or Christ’s-thorn.

From Assiut, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Brown, secretary, La
Société Horticole Commerciale, Cairo, May 14, 1907.

“A large edible-fruited variety of this species.” (Brown.)

20990. Carex TRIANGULARIS. Sedge.

From Rosenberg, Tex. Received through Mr. John H. Tull, special agent
in charge of matting-rush investigations, United States Department of
Agriculture, May 11, 1907.

“A sample of this sedge was discovered by Mr. R. H. Sawyer, of Malden,
Mass., April 18, 1907, near the railroad station at Rosenberg, Tex. As it turns
out to be a very promising species, his account of its discovery is worthy of
record: During a delay caused by a breakdown on the railroad, as Mr. Sawyer
was returning from Japan, where he had been in search of Japanese sedge and
tush plants, he got out to explore the ditches and wet places for sedges and
rushes, and this angular species attracted his attention. He gathered a few
heads and collected a few plants, which he afterwards wove in his mills. Dis-
covering that it was a native species occurring throughout Texas and Oklahoma
and finding on weaving it that it was a specially promising variety, he requested
that seeds be gathered in quantity. Mr. Tull was sent to Rosenberg, Tex., and
collected the seed which forms the subject of this inventory description.”
(Fairchild.)

20991 to 21000. Droscorma sp. Yam.

From Moamoa, Apia, Samoa. Presented by Brother Philippe, Marist
Brothers’ Agricultural College, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, May 14, 1907.

Samoan names accompanied the plants, as follows:

20991. Ufi vao. 20996. Asoaso.
20992. Calai. 20997. Gu.
20993. Laupalai. 20998. Aumaile.
20994. Tamuni. 20999. Voli.
20995. Asoasoulwmoa. 21000. Fakasoa.
21001. Pyrus sINeENsIs. Pear.

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company
(Limited). Received May 15, 1907.

“This pear seed was obtained at Heijo, some 150 miles by rail west of Seoul,
IXorea. The trees in the wild form are 20 feet high, and the trunks measure
over 2 feet in diameter at the base. They spread out like the oak tree.” (Yoko-
hama Nursery Company.)

21002. BampBusa TULDA. Bamboo.

From Sibpur, Calcutta. Presented by Mr. A. T. Gage, superintendent,
Royal Botanic Garden, May 16, 1907.

“Habitat.—This is the common bamboo of Bengal, where it grows in great
abundance everywhere, flowering in May. ‘Not uncommon in the deciduous
forests of Pegu, generally occupying lower and moister stretches of ground in
company with tinwa (Cephalostachyum pergracile), the dry hills surrounding
being covered with Dendrocalamus strictus.’ (Brandis.)

“* Fiber.—Largely used for mats, baskets, fans, and window blinds. This is,
in fact, one of the most useful plants in Bengal.

“** Food.—The young shoots are pickled when only about two feet high.
They are tender. (Roxburgh.)

“* Structure of the wood.—The wood is strong, and the halms are used for
roofing, scaffolding, mats, and other purposes. (Gamble.)

“Found more durable if soaked in water previous to being used. This is
regarded in Bengal as one of the best quality of bamboos. Both Roxburgh and
Voigt mention several varieties. The following extract will be found to give
the more important forms: ‘ Fowa bans (piabansh?) of the Bengalis is only a
large variety of this species, and used chiefly for scaffolding and building the
larger and better sorts of houses of the natives. It differs from tulda proper

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132 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21002—Continued.

in the greater length and thickness of the joints. Basini bans of the Bengalis —
is another variety of tulda. It has a larger cavity and is used chiefly to make
baskets. Behoor bans is of a small size, very solid and strong, much bent to —

one side, and armed with numerous strong thorns, which renders it very fit

for hedges. A staff of this species must be placed in the hand of every young ~
Brahmin when invested with the sacerdotal cord; otherwise they say the cere- —
mony can not be performed.’ (Roxrburgh.)

“The total annual rainfall in the district where this garden is situated is

about 83.22 inches. There should be no difficulty in growing this bamboo in %

the West Indies.” (Gage.)

21003 to 21004. CyamopsiIs TETRAGONOLOBA. Guar.
From Bombay, India. Received through Latham & Co., May 18, 1907.
210038. Talbuda. 21004. Sotia.
21006. VicNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From Piracicaba, Sio Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. William Hart,
director of the Agricultural College, May 21, 1907.

Macassar. ‘The blue cowpea, known here as Feijao macassar, grows in the
spring more slowly than such varieties as the Clay, Whippoorwill, Blackeye,
Wonderful, and Rice, but outclasses them all in vigor and productiveness.”
( Hart.)

21007. (Undetermined.)
From Santiago, Chile. Presented by Senor Salvador Izquierdo, Calle
Moneda 788, May 13, 1907.

“On a trip that I made into the mountains of the central part and along
the coast of Chile I observed a plant, a creeper (7), which grows in places
absolutely arid, where it receives no water except in the rainy seasons in the
months of May and October, remaining in perfect vegetation the rest of the ~
year; animals eat it rather eagerly. The appearance of the plant and its —
seeds would indicate that it belongs to the family Umbellifere. It might
prove interesting to experiment with for the very dry regions of the United
States.” (Jzequierdo.) .

21008. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date. —
From Bagdad, Turkey in Asia. Received through Hills Bros. Company,
New York, N. Y., May 18, 1907.

Zehedi. ‘* For distribution to planters in the Southwest for the purpose of
getting new seedling varieties.” (Siingle.)

21009 to 21011. PuHoentx DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. H. L. Strang, May 23, 1907.
“Persian Gulf dates purchased in the open market. For distribution to
planters in the Southwest for the purpose of getting new seedling varieties.”
(Swingle.)
21009. Fard. 21011. Khadrawi.

21010. Halawi.

21012. ALEURITES CORDATA. Japanese wood oil.

From Kobe, Japan. Presented by Hon. Hunter Sharp, American consul,
who purchased them from J. Ikeda & Co., Tokyo, Japan. Received
March 25, 1907.

For comparison with the following (No. 21013)—Tung shu, or wood-oil tree.

21013. ALEURITES FORDIIL. . Tung, or Chinese wood oil.

From Hankow, China. Secured by Hon. William Martin, United States
consul-general, through Mr. David Fairchild, May 16, 1907.

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- 21013—Continued.

For experiments in the propagation of this tree in America as a possible com-
mercial source of Chinese wood oil and other products. (See S. P. I. No. 13104
and Daily U. S. Consular Report No. 2206.)

21014 to 21018.

From Melbourne, Victoria. Received through F. H. Brunning Pty. “td.
Received May 22, 1907.

21014. DAacCTYLIS GLOMERATA, Orchard grass.

21015. FESTUCA ELATIOR. Tall fescue.

21016. FESTUCA PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.

21017. POA PRATENSIS. Kentucky bluegrass.
21018. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
21019. Crrrus MEDICA ACIDA. Lime.

From Dominica, British West Indies. Presented by Prof. Joseph Jones,
curator, Botanic Station, May 24, 1907.

Dominica Spineless.

21020. Opuntia sp. Tuna.
From Alamogordo, New Mexico. Presented by Mr. A. B. Dille, May 27,
1907.

“This variety seems to grow very rank and vigorous and is almost entirely
free from spines.” (Dille.)
21021. GuycyRRHIZA GLABRA. Licorice.

From Ispahan, Persia. Received through Mr. John Tyler, United States
vice consul general, Teheran, Persia, May 81, 1907.

21023 to 21027.

From Auckland, New Zealand. Purchased from E. C. Pilkington & Co.,
June 1, 1907.

21023. FESTUCA SABULICOLA. Chewing’s fescue.
21024. DANTHONIA SEMIANNULARIS. Wallaby grass.
21025. SPOROBOLUS ELONGATUS. Rat-tail.
21026. DAcTYLLIS GLOMERATA. © Akaroa cock’s-foot.
21027. FESTUCA ELATIOR. Tall fescue.

21028 to 21029. Litivm sp.
From Kinghwa, China. Received through Mr. J. M. W. Farnham, from
Rey. T. D. Holmes. American Baptist Union, June 3, 1907.

“Golden yellow and cream-colored lilies, both rare, the cream colored being
very rare. Blooms in July and August.” (Farnham.)

21030 to 21031.

From Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Presented by Dr. Reinhold Fritzgartner,
June 6, 1907.

21030. (Undetermined.)

“Matasano. A big tree; fruit the size of an orange or larger; skin
green, with spiny pustules sparsely scattered over the surface; flesh
white or yellow, sweet or slightly sour, containing two or three large
black seeds.” (Fritegartner.)

21031. CARICA PAPAYA. ; Papaw.
“ Papaya; a very large sized variety.” (Fritegartner.)
132

134 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21033 to 21034.

From Venice, Italy. Presented by Hon. Paul Nash, American consul,

June 7, 1907.
210388. BRASSICA OLERACEA. Cabbage.

“Kupus. From Ragusa, Dalmatia. In point of flavor the plant as
grown there is very different from the ordinary European varieties,
and highly prized by those who have eaten it. It appears that seeds
produced in Ragusa have been planted in various parts of Europe, Asia
Minor, and Africa, but the cabbages grown from them no longer retain
the peculiar flavor of the Kupus. This is equally true of regions of the
Dalmatian coast comparatively near Ragusa.” (Nash.)
21034. LAGENARIA sp. (7?)

Procured from Fratelli Sgaravatti, Saonara, Padova, Italy.

“This is a delicious, slightly sweet vegetable called Zucca, resembling
in form the cucumber and eaten stewed, fried, or boiled, and served cold

as a salad. The flowers of the squash are also used here extensively,
and when fried to a crisp are most delightful.” (Nash.)

21039. Furcrana sp.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky, June 13,
1907.

The same as S. P. I. No. 214738.

21040 to 21043.
From Christchurch, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. lL. Cockayne,
Ollivier’s Road, June 13, 1907.
21040. MyosorrmpruM NOBILE.
“From Chatham Island; collected April, 1907.” (Cockayne.)
21041. VERONICA MACROURA.
Cooks Strait form.
21042. PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM.

21043. CASSINIA FULVIDA.

“Grows on sand dunes.” (Cockayne.)

21044. CoLrococcus AMICARUM. Caroline ivory-nut palm.

From Ponape, Caroline Islands, Oceanica. Presented by Mr. Wm. S. Lyon,
horticulturist, Bureau of Agriculture, Manila, P. I., June 14, 1907.

“A pinnate-leaved palm introduced into Guam from the Caroline Islands. The
nuts are of an ivory-like texture and are exported from the Carolines to Ger-
many for ‘button making. The spheroid fruit, about 7 cm. long and 8 em. in
diameter, has a reddish brown, glossy, scaly shell. The surface of the seed is
glossy black and thickly striped, but not furrowed. The allied species of the
Solomon Islands (C. solomonensis) has a straw-colored shell, and that of C.
vitiensis, of Fiji, which is not used in the arts, is yellow. The inflorescence of .
this genus has not yet been described. In some of the Solomon Islands the na-
tives prepare sago from the pith of the species growing there. It is said to keep
well and not to be injured by salt water, so that it is a valuable food staple to
take with them on their canoe voyages.” (Safford’s Useful Plants of Guam.)

21045. AravcarrA IMpBRIcaTA. Monkey-puzzle.

From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger, June 14, 1907.
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21046 to 21047.
From Cienfuegos, Cuba. Presented by Dr. Robert M. Grey, Harvard Botan-
ical Station, Central Soledad, June 14, 1907.

21046. GoSSYPIUM BARBADENSE. Cotton.
“(Var. purpurascens.) Red cotton from the hills.” (Grey.)
21047. XANTHOSOMA VIOLACEUM. Yautia.

21050 to 21055.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Presented by Mr. M. J. Iorns, horticulturist, Agri-
eultural Experiment Station, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, June 18, 1907.

21050. ARTOCARPUS INCISA. Breadfruit.
21051. CASSIA OCCIDENTALIS. ‘“¢ Ydionxa.”’
21052. HIBISCUS ABELMOSCHUS. “ Algalia.”’
21053 to 21055. MUSA SAPIENTUM. Banana.

21053. Palembang. (ex. Kew.)
21054. Popoulu. (ex. Hawaii.)
21055. Lele. (ex. Hawaii.)

21056 to 21057.

From Aburi, Gold Coast, British West Africa. Presented by Prof. A. E.
Evans, Acting Director of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, June

17, 1907.
21056. SIDEROXYLON DULCIFICUM. Miraculous tree.
21057. MIMUSOPS DJAVE. Baco nut.

“Probably I. djave, ‘baco nut.’ Seed yields 40 per cent of oil; timber
exported as West African mahogany.” (Hvans.)

21058. ANoNA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion
Experimental, June 19, 1907.

21059. EKucEenta JAMBOS. Rose apple.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. M. J. Iorns, horticulturist,
Agricultural Experiment Station, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, June 18,
1907.

21060. Vicia vILLosa. Hairy vetch.
From Riga, Russia. Received through Messrs. Vollmer & Co., June 20, 1907.

“This seed is exclusively grown in the Riga district, or, more correctly, in the
Courland and Lithuanian provinces here, where we have experienced during
the last winter a cold of 25° R. below zero, and we think that in New England
scarcely any lower temperature will prevail in winter. This vetch is sown with
us in autumn. We have inquired anew of the farmers and find that no hairy
vceich seed is sown in the spring here. They call it winter vetch and sow it in
the fall, using winter rye aS a nurse crop. The northernmost point in Russia
where the hairy vetch is grown is the Petersburg district, but the climatic con-
ditions there do not allow it to mature, and large quantities of the seed are
shipped there every year from here.

“An interesting point is that the Scandinavian countries are importing large
quantities of this seed, much of it going to Copenhagen.

“This seed was grown on some large estates in Courland and adjoining!
Lithuanian districts.” (Vollmer & Co.)

21061. VicNa uNevICULATA. Cowpea.

From Village, Ark. Presented by Mr. Jas. Moody, R. No. 1, through Prof.
C. V. Piper, June 20, 1907.
“An ideal pea for hay, as the vines are slender.” (Moody.)
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136 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21062 to 21086.

From Manchuria. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, June 21, 1907. : ;

21062. CANNABIS SATIVA. ; Hemp.

From Wu-lu-kai, Manchuria. “(No. 708a; Jan. 3, 1907.) Chinese
name Shem-ma. <A variety of hemp growing on the rather sandy lands
around here. It has thin stalks and produces a strong kind of hemp,
though not quite white of fiber.” (J/eyer.)

21063. CANNABIS SATIVA. - Hemp.

From Wu-li-pu, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 711la, Dee. 27, 1907.) Said to be
a strong, good hemp.” (J/eyer.)

.21064. FAGorpyRUM ESCULENTUM. Buckwheat.

From Tchwang-yang, Manchuria. ‘“‘(No. 702a, Jan. 9, 1907.) Chinese
name Vchau mi. It is used to make cakes and a blackish kind of bread.”
(JJeyer.)

21065. MALus sp. . Crab apple.

From north Kirin, Manchuria. “(No. 716a, Jan. 2, 1907.) For re-
marks see Nos. 568a, 569a, and 570a (S. P. I. Nos. 20389 to 20341).”
( Meyer.)

21066. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Wu-li-pu, Manchiria. ‘(No. 704a, Dec. 27, 1906.) Dry-land
rice. Chinese name Pai tau tze. A very good variety of white rice,
being eaten as a staple food by the people of the northern part of Man-
churia; said to be a trifle soft when boiled. It is sown in rows 1} feet
apart and loves a moisture-retaining soil.” (Meyer.)

21067. “ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Scha-li-ho, Manchuria. “(No. 705a, Jan. 8, 1907.) Dry-land
rice; said to be a better variety than the preceding number (No. 704a,
S. P. I. No, 21066), but seems to be about the same.” (JMeyer.)

21068. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Kai-yuan, Manchuria. ‘ (No. 706a, Jan. 14, 1907.) Dry-land
rice. Chinese name New mo tau. It is a very good, hard variety, form-
ing a staple food for the people, and seems to be able to grow in drier
localities than the preceding numbers (Nos. 704a and 705a, S. P. I. Nos.
21066 and 21067). It seems to be a valuable addition to the crops of the
northern United States.” (J/eyer.)

21069. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.
From Tiéling, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 707a, Jan. 17, 1907.) Dry-land rice;
the same variety as the preceding number (No. 706a, S. P. I. No. 21068),
but having somewhat redder husks; otherwise the same remarks apply to
it.” (Meyer.)
21070. PoLyYGONUM TINCTORIUM.
From Wu-li-pu, Manchuria. “(No. 7T08a, Dec. 27, 1906.) Chinese name
Dién. An annual herb, the young stems and leaves of which are used to
produce an indigo, which supplies the dye for the blue clothes seen all

over north China. Seeds are sown in rows, generally 14 feet apart.”
( Weyer.)

21071. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Tchwang-yang, Manchuria. “(No. 700a, Jan. 9, 1907.) Summer
wheat. The best variety of hard wheat of the neighborhood.” (M/eyer.)

21072. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Wu-lu-kai, Manchuria. -‘“(No. 70la, Jan. 3, 1907.) Summer
wheat. A medium hard variety of wheat grown all over the country
around Wu-lu-kai.” (JMJeyer.)

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21062 to 21086—Continued.

21073. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Siberian millet.

From Wu-li-pu, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 696a, Dec. 27, 1906.) A small red
millet. Chinese name Hong nien ko. Used, after being hulled, as food,
being boiled with water into a kind of porridge. Sown on rather light
soils, rows 14 feet apart.’ (Jd/eyer.)

21074. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.

From Wu-li-pu, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 697a, Dee. 27, 1906.) A white-
seeded millet. Chinese name Gwang mi. The seeds are used, after being
hulled, as food, being boiled into a stiff porridge; also used for broom
making, the heads being very drooping. It is sown in rows 2 to 24 feet
apart on not too heavy soils.” (Meyer.)

21075. PANICUM CRUS-GALLI. Barnyard millet.

From Tehwang-yang, Manchuria. “(No. 698a, Jan. 9, 1907.) <A gray-
ish millet; Chinese name Pai tse. It is used, after being hulled, in the
boiled state as a food for the poorer classes. Grown on low-lying rich
land, and makes an enormous number of stalks; sown in rows 2: to 3 feet
apart. Seeds sent before under Nos. 50a and 592a (S. P. I. Nos. 17901
and 20363.” (J/eyer.)

21076. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA. Siberian millet.

From Wu-lu-kai, Manchuria. “(No. 699a, Jan. 8, 1907.) <A small
white millet. Chinese name Pai shau mi tse. This variety is considered
the very best of all the small millets in Manchuria. It is boiled and eaten
as a porridge after being hulled. Sown on sandy lands in rows 14 feet
apart.” (d/eyer.)

21077. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Mukden, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 717a, Jan. 23, 1907.) A white
sorghum; Chinese name Pai kau liang. The best variety of white millet
grown around Mukden. It is used as a food in the form of porridge,
small cakes, and also served often as vermicelli. It commands one-third
more money than the brown-colored millets do.” (Meyer.)

21078. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

From Mukden, Manchuria. “(No. (18a, Jan. 23, 1907.) A brown-
colored sorghum; Chinese name Aau liang. The best variety of brown
millet grown around Mukden. It is used as food in the shape of por-
ridge and cakes; also an important food for the domestic animals.”
(Meyer. )

21079. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Tiéling, Manchuria. “(No. 693a, Jan. 18, 1907.) A light green
soy bean; Chinese name Shing toa. This bean is used to produce bean
oil and bean cake. The variety is very rarely seen.” (J/eyer.)

21080. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Tiéling, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 694a, Jan. 18, 1907.) A dark green
soy bean; Chinese name Li-dau shing. This bean is used as a vegetable
throughout the winter months, being eaten boiled after it has sprouted
slightly. This variety is the most expensive of all the soy beans and is
eaten by the better classes of Chinese; sent also from Harbin under
No. 675a (S. P. I. No. 20854).” (dfeyer.)

21081. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

From Tiéling, Manchuria. ‘(No. 689a, Jan. 17, 1907.) A small gray-
ish bean; Chinese name Pei sha toa; used as food, being eaten boiled
with rice or millets.” (JZeyer.)

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138 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21062 to 21086—Continued.

21082. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean. —

From Tiéling, Manchuria. “(No. 690a, Jan. 17, 1907.) A small red
bean; Chinese name Hong sha toa. It is used as food, being eaten boiled

with rice or different millets, and also ground up with sugar as a confec- ©

tion in small millet cakes.” (JZeyer.)
21083. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS. Adzuki bean.

From Tiéling, Manchuria. “(No. 69la, Jan. 18, 1907.) A small red
bean; Chinese name Hong sha toad. <A larger variety than the preceding
number (No. 690a, S. P. I. No. 21082); otherwise the same remarks
apply to it.” (JJeyer.)

21084. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS, Adzuki bean.

From Tiéling, Manchuria. “(No. 692a, Jan. 18, 1907.) A browny@)
white-spotted bean; Chinese name Gia sho toa; used as food, being

boiled with rice or millets.” (JJeyer.)

21085. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea. —

From Tchang-yang, Manchuria. ‘(No. 695a, Jan. 9, 1907.) A small
speckled bean and a very rare variety. It is used as food in soup, and
also boiled with rice and different millets.” (JZeyer.) }

21086. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.

From Mukden, Manchuria. ‘(No. 719a, Jan. 23, 1907.) Chinese name
Lu toa. This bean is used to make bean vermicelli and as a vegetable —

after having sprouted. As such it deserves greatly to be tried. AS a
cold salad with vinegar, salt, etc., or served hot with small pieces of
fried pork or mixed with vermicelli, it is exceedingly palatable and
relished by foreigners and Chinese alike.” (J/eyer.)

21092. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Marseille, France. Purchased from Champagne Brothers through
Mr. W. T. Swingle. Received June 22, 1907.
“Deglet Noor. To be planted in the southern part of California for experi-
mental purposes.” (Swingle.)

21094. Mucwna sp.

From India. Presented by Vaughan’s Seed Store, Chicago, Ill., June 25,
1907.

“This spotted bean is very productive. It grows wild and the seed is eaten.
It is a pole bean and needs a long season, being planted in June and gathered
in December. It is not of good flavor. The natives cook it with the flower of
the mohul (Bassia latifolia), which is quite sweet; yields perhaps a quart and
a gill to the vine; may be of value as food for stock.” (From letter of one of
Vaughan’s correspondents. )

21095. Bera TRIGYNA.
From Strassburg, Germany. Presented by the director of the Botanic
Gardens June 24 1907.

Introduced for the beet-breeding work of this Department under Mr. Rittue’s
direct charge.

21096 to 21125. PHoENrx DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From El] Oued, Algeria, North Africa. Received from Captain Bussy,
chief of the Bureau Arabe, through Mr. T. H. Kearney, June 27, 1907.

“ Tafazween. One offshoot of each of the above numbers was received. Each
shoot was given a separate number, as it was thought possible that different
varieties might be obtained and that it would be advisable to trace their develop-
ment separately.” (Swingle.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 139

21126 to 21185. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. . Date.
From Biskra, Algeria, North Africa. Received from Mr. Colombo, sr.,
through Mr. W. T. Swingle. Received June 27, 1907.
21126 to 21135. M’Kentishee Degla. 21147 to 21185. Thooree.
21136 to 21146. Horra.

Offshoots numbered separately, as under numbers 21096 to 21125.

| 21186. Victa FaBa. Broad bean.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, American deputy
| consul-general, through Prof. C. V. Piper, June 3, 1907.

— O’deo Shai.

21188. CHAMAEDOREA Sp. Palm.

From Hl Cacao, Trece Aguas, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Received through
Mr. G. P. Goll, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, July 1, 1907.

“A dwarf palm growing at an altitude of 1,200 feet; introduced for its orna-
mental value, as it withstands the dry heat of dwellings better than any other
yariety and is the most graceful of the smaller ones.” (Goll.)

21190. Coxocasta sp. Taro.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion
Experimental, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received July 3, 1907.

“So far as I can learn, this variety of taro is the only kind eaten here, and
even this is not very extensively used.” (Sedgwick.)

21194. CyPERUS EXALTATUS. Samar.

From Cairo, Egypt. Received from Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary,
Khedivial Agricultural Society, July 2, 1907.

“This is a sedge which is grown in Egypt on irrigated lands, particularly on
lands which are being flooded in order to wash out the salt. Its stems grow to
a height of 6 or 8 feet and are split by the manufacturers and made into rather
rough, but effective, mats, which they use in their houses. Introduced for the
purpose of experiments in the manufacture of floor matting.” (dairchild.)

21198. AracHISs HYPOGAEA. Peanut.

From Aburi, Gold Coast, British West Africa. Presented by Prof. A. H.
Hvans, Acting Director of Agriculture. Received July 5, 1907.

“So far this is the only variety grown in this colony. It is known as Nkate or
Nkatie and is largely used as an article of food by the natives. It is exported
from this colony, chiefly to France. The Gambia exports this nut in very large
quantities, chiefly to France.” (Hvans.)

21199 to 21201. Ipomora Bararas. Sweet potato.

From Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John
R. Bovell, superintendent, Agricultural Department, through Mr. Rudolph
Anstead, agricultural superintendent, Botanic Station, St. George’s, Gren-
ada, British West Indies, and Sir Daniel Morris, the Commissioner of
Agriculture for the West Indies, at the request of Mr. O. W. Barrett.
Received July 5, 1907.

“The varieties of sweet potatoes sent you are those-that give a good yield all
over the island and are free from disease. The Trinidadian is a potato that
keeps well.” (Bovell.)

21199. Trinidadian. 21201. White Sealy.
21200. Johns.
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140 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21202. Juncus EFFUSUS

From Webster, Tex. Presented by Mr. K. Saibara, through Mr. John
Tull. Received July 8, 1907.

Secured for experiments in matting-rush investigations.

21203. KiGeLta PINNATA. Sausage tree

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary, Khe
divial Agricultural Society. Received July 9, 1907.

“A good shade tree having exceedingly stiff foliage; the leaves are rough, like
sandpaper.” (/airchild.)

21204. Nepwevium Lircut. Litchi.

From Hinghua, Fukien, China. Secured by Rey. William N. Brewster.
Received at Seattle, October 18, 1906, ; :

““ Soil.—The trees flourish best in a soft, moist, black soil; alluvium seems best.

“ Location,—Near by or on the bank of a stream or irrigation canal is best,
though this is not essential. Where there is no stream the trees should be
watered so frequently that the ground below the surface is always moist;
about twice a week when rain is not abundant should be enough. After the
young trees are well started, about 2 or 3 years old, the irrigation may be less
frequent.

“ Frost can not be borne at all. They will not flourish north of the frost line. ~
They are particularly sensitive to cold while young. It is the custom here
to wrap the trees with straw to protect them from the cold. After the trees
are 5 or 6 years old they are less sensitive, and it takes quite a heavy frost
to injure them.

“Pruning is not practiced with the litchi. The leaves, branches, and blossoms
are allowed to grow without molestation. It is notable that the companion
tree, the ‘lingeng’ (Nephelium longanum), is treated in exactly the opposite 9
way by the same Chinese cultivators. The only pruning seems to be that re-
quired to prevent the young tree from bearing until it is 5 or 6 years old.”
This is very important—especially so with the ‘ lingeng.’

“Propagation is accomplished by tying a ball of earth about 8 inches in
diameter to a joint on a branch of a good tree. This is done in February or
March. An earthen vessel with the bottom broken out is fastened to the top)
of the ball, and this is filled with water almost daily. In about eight months ©
the branch may be cut off and planted in the manner above described. The
young tree should be planted in soil similar to that of the earth ball. “

“ Blossoms appear in April. They are very small and make very little change
in the appearance of the tree. The blossoms fall off or thin themselves out
without trouble to the horticulturist. The fruit ripens in July. It is a bright |
red color when ripe, and at a little distance a stranger would mistake it for
a strawberry, as it is like that fruit in color, shape, and size. However, it has |
a rough rind, or thick skin, which breaks off easily. The meat is white, |
slightly tart, and very delicious. Who can describe a taste?

“The seeds are both large and small on the same tree. The small pit, of ©
course, is much more desirable, but so far the Chinese do not seem to know ~
how to develop uniformly small-seeded fruit. They claim that the blossoms
that come out first develop small-seeded fruit, and the later ones are large. —
However, there are trees which bear many small-seeded litchis and others that —
are uniformly the opposite. They think the original tree and the soil have ©
much to do with this. {

“ Grafting is not practiced with the litchi so far as I can learn. ‘This is also
in marked contrast to the methods used in ‘lingeng’ culture. of

“ Fertilization is important. Guano is probably as good as anything. The ©
Chinese use night soil. They dig a shallow trench around the tree at the end —
of the roots and fill it with liquid manure of some sort. This is done about —
once in three months.

“Enemies.—The litchi has enemies, as all good things do. There is a worm
that makes a ring around the trunk under the bark. When the circle is com-
plete the tree dies; but the bark is broken by it, and by careful watching this

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 141

| 21204—Continued.

can be prevented before the worm does serious harm. There is also a sort of

‘mildew upon the leaves in certain years that does much harm, and the Chinese
do not seem to have any way of dealing with it. If these do not get into

| America with the imported plants they may never trouble you there at all.”
(Brewster. )

(21205. GALPHIMIA RBRASILIENSIS.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Georg H. Weigt,
director of the Botanic Gardens. Received July 28, 1907.
“The plant out here proves to be of great value in garden planting.’
| (Weigt.)
-21209 and 21210. Cirrus aurantium. Orange.

From Cape Verde, Africa. Presented by Mr. W. Crewdson, Southside, St.
Leonards-on-Sea, England. Received July 16, 1907.

| 21209. Cuttings. 21210. Seed.
“This is a delicious variety of green orange of large size. Said to be gen-
erally propagated from seed.” (Crewdson.)
212138. BovuGAINVILLEA sp.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Prof. C. F. Austin, chief,
Department of Horticulture, Estacion Central Agronomica. Received
July 17, 1907. :

“This form has a small white or yellowish flower. It is found in this
country in the old gardens and patios. It is the purple part of the flower of
this form that makes it a very showy ornamental for arbors and such places.”
(Austin. )

21214. Casriiya sLasrica (?%). Rubber.

From Zent, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. HE. Pilgrims, United Fruit Com-
pany, Stirling Farm. Received July 18, 1907.

21215. Carex TRIANGULARIS. Sedge.

From Pierce, Tex. Received through Mr. F. W. Clarke, of this Department,
July 28, 1907.

Plants for use in the matting-rush experiments.

21218. GtycyRRHIZA GLABRA. Licorice.

From Teheran, Persia. Secured by Mr. John Tyler, United States vice
consul general. Received July 24, 1907.

For the experiments of Dr. Rodney H. True in the culture of licorice in
America.

21219 to 21224.

From Barberton, Transvaal. Secured from Mr. George Thorncroft,
through Mr. J. Burtt Davy, July 25, 1907. ;

21219. GLADIOLUS sp. 21222. TRITONIA sp.
21220. GLADIOLUS sp. 21223. ANDROCYMBIUM MELANTUIOIDES.
21221. WATSONIA DENSIFLORA. 21224. CEROPEGIA SD.

21226. ANONA CHERIMOLIA (2). Cherimoyer.

From Funchal, Madeira.- Presented by Mr. Charles O. L. Power. Re-
ceived July 29, 1907.
“Unnamed variety from tree having especially good record.” (Fdairchild.)
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142 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. f

2122'7. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA. Peach.

From Tientsin, China. Received through Mr. Fr rank N N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, July, 1907, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.

“(No. 728a, June 12, 1907.) Seeds to be utilized as a stock for peaches,
Thrives well on high, dry soils and is apparently very resistant to diseas ni
Seeds sent in 1905 under No. 9a (S. P. I. No. 18262), from Peking.” (Meyer.)

21228 to 21230.

From Shanghai, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, July 19, 1907.

1.
21228. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish,

From Peking, China. ‘“(No. 729a, June 3, 1907.) A long red radish;
Chinese name Hong laba. A very good, large variety of a radish of a J
very oblong shape and bright red color; quite juicy when eaten fresh. §
It is eaten stewed, raw, or sliced and pickled; sown as soon as the

frost leaves the ground.” (JMJeyer.) !
21229. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage. |

From Peking, China. “(No. 7380a, June 38, 1907.) Chinese name
Pai tsai. Said to be a late, large, solid-headed, long cabbage of good
keeping qualities. It requires, like all the Chinese varieties of cabbage,
a light, well-worked soil with abundant moisture.” (Jeyer.)

21230. ForNICULUM DULCE. Sweet fennel.

From Peking, China. ‘(No. 73la, June 3, 1907.) Chinese name Huwin
shang tsai. A very early vegetable grown by the Chinese as a flavoring
herb. They use it in soups, in sauces, and with meat and fish; it is
very sweet. The seed can be sown on sandy, moist situations as soon as
frost leaves the ground; well worth a trial.” (J/eyer.)

21231 to 21234. "

From Mongolia. Received through Hon. W. W. Rockhill, United States
minister, Peking, China, July 29, 1907, on a memorandum presented by

Mr. W. T. Swingle, November 26, 1906. 4
The following notations as to where the seed was procured were taken from
bags and tags that came with the seed: é

Notation on tag: Oats gathered at Eul-cheu-seu-ts’ing-ti, in the valley
of the upper Hoang-ho, two days’ journey west of Koei-hoa-t’cheng,

Notation on bag: Oats gathered in the valley of the Yellow River, 260,
li west of Blueville (Ville-Bleue). |

21232. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

Notation on tag: Lucern with blue flowers from Ning-tiao-leang; —
locality four days’ journey southeast of Yu-lin-fou.

21231. AVENA SATIVA. el

21233. AVENA SATIVA. Oats,
Notation on tag: Oats of Mao-min-ngau. (From a very cold section.) —

i,

21234. AVENA SATIVA. Oats. 4

Notation on tag: Oats of Ning-tiao-leang. (Locality four days’ jour-
ney southeast of Yu-lin-fou.)

“Since the locality in which we live (Hadjoo, Mao Ming-ngan) is
relatively cold, oats are sown here during the first days of May. They
take 120 days to mature. When the season is not dry they grow exceed- |
ingly well, by preference in soil worked in the spring of the sowing, con-
trary to wheat, which gives the best yield in soil worked in the autumn 4

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 143

91231 to 212384—Continued.

previous. The great enemy of oats here is the smut, or black rust.
The Chinese combat this in this way:

“They put the oats into a small, well-heated kettle together with
4 ounces of juniper (chaotsiou) to the measure (teou) of 18 toungs
(say, 6 toungs more to the teou than the Peking teou). In order to mix
the two thoroughly the kettle is shaken smartly after the manner of
winnowing, and then permitted to rest for a few moments.

“Without this precaution smut works havoc here. Because of the
scarcity of oats in this region during the past year (the harvest has
failed for several years because of drought) I got my seed from the
Siao-noor. My harvest of oats succeeded badly. I think the reason
of this is to be found in the climate, which is milder than that of Siao-
noor. My harvest resulted in a yield which was half smut. Those
who used less juniper in the preparation of the seed obtained a yield
which was a little more than a third good grain. We notice here that
the oats sown in fine weather give a yield very different from those
sown in cold and cloudy weather; hence, the sowing should be done on
fine, sunny days.

“As to the general features of our district of Moa Ming-ngan, there
is a succession of undulating plains, interspersed with occasional rocky
mountains. The soil is stony and in working it the plows often break.
Our region is at a much greater elevation than the town of Pao-t’ou;
from that point there is a two days’ journey, rising continually all the
way.” (Francois de Boeck, missionary.)

“Nore.—The toung (or tung) referred to by the writer seems to be the
official tube, kept in the magistrate’s yamen, with which to test measures of
capacity. : .

“All efforts to secure uniform weights and measures in China have thus far
proved failures. Every county seems to have its own peck and pound. The
teou (or tou) mentioned is that commonly called the “ peck” by foreigners.
It varies in various districts from 4 liters or a little more to 42 liters. The
Peking liter, to which reference is made, is perhaps that used in measuring
the tribute rice, which contains 4 liter, or about 630.5 cubic inches—that is,
about 1.17 pecks.” (Rockhill.)

21235. (Undetermined.)

From Victoria, Kamerun, West Africa. Presented by Dr. A. Weberbauer.
Received July 29, 1907.

Sent in as Sideroxylon dulcificum. According to Prof. C. F. Wheeler it is
something different.

21236. CEPHALOSTACHYUM PERGRACILE.

From St. Symphorien, Belgium. Presented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de Lehaie.
Received July 27, 1907.

“This plant is found growing in the Singhbhtm forests of Chota Nagpore;
Sibsagar lakhimpur and Naga Hills in Assam; all over Burma, where very
common and often gregarious. <A deciduous, arboreous, tufted bamboo, with
glaucous-green culms 30 to 40 feet high, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, and rather
thin walled, the walls usually about one-half inch thick. It is one of the chief
bamboos of Burma, and one of those most frequently found in association
with teak. It flowers usually gregariously, but also sporadically, though when
thus flowering it rarely produces good seed, following in this the example of
the male bamboo. The culms are used in building and mat making, and rice
is often cooked in the joints to be easily carried on a journey. In Assam it is
used for basket work.” (Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers.)

21237 to 21241.

From Peking, China. Received through Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this office. Re-
ceived July 29, 1907.

Although these seeds came via Peking they were probably collected near
Ichang, Hupeh, where Mr. Wilson had his headquarters.
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21237 to 21241—Continued.

21237. MRuUBUS ROSAEFOLIUS.

“(No. 2, June 15, 1907.) An erect-growing bramble, 2 to 6 feet high,
leaves pinnate. Stems square, green, reddish at base. Flowers white
1 to 1} inches across, borne singly and laterally. Fruits of good size
globular, red, easily separated from receptacle; flavor pleasantly sweet
Common between 1,500 feet and 3,500 feet in open, sunny thickets and
grassy areas. Probably hardy in the vicinity of Washington. Possibly
useful to hybridists. Its large, white flowers are very ornamental.’
( Wilson. )

21238. RuvuBUS PLAYFAIRII.

“(No. 4, June 15, 1907.) A rambling bramble with long scandent
branches. Leaves pedately 8 to 5 foliate, dun-colored below. Flowers”
insignificant, borne in long panicles at ends of shoots. Fruits small, very
dark red, edible but of no particular merit. Abundant between 100 feet™
and 2,500 feet in thickets. Probably hardy around Washington. Pos:
sibly useful to hybridists on account of its free-fruiting proclivities. In
foliage and habit ornamental.” (Wéilson.)

21239. Rubus CORCHORIFOLIUS.

“(No. 15, June 15, 1907.) An erect-growing bramble. Stems arching,
leaves on one-year-old shoots trifid, on two-year-old shoots simple, ellip-
tic. Flowers white, insignificant, solitary, and lateral. Fruits raspberry-%
red, somewhat pointed, of good size, sweet, vinous, and of excellent flavor,
easily articulating, but adhering to receptacle. Common 100 feet to 5,000
feet in open thickets and more especially abandoned cultivated areas.
One of the finest of the Chinese Rubi from the point of view of its fruit
Hardy from New York south and possibly farther north. <A fruit with
possibilities in the hands of hybridists. Its disadvantage is that the re-
ceptacle, though small, firmly adheres to the fruit.” (Wéilson.)

21240. RUBUS CORCHORIFOLIUS.

“(No. 15a, June 15, 1907.) This is in all probability the same as No,
15 (S. P. I. No. 21239), but the fruits were all purchased in a mountain
village, altitude 3,000 feet.” (Wéilson.)

21241. ARUNDINARIA WILSONI (7) Bamboo

“(No. 30, June 19, 1907.) An erect-growing bamboo, forming impas
sable thickets on sparsely tree clad mountains between 500 feet and
8,500 feet. Culms thin, dull green, 2 feet to 10 feet high. Leaves 5 to
8 inches long, one-half inch broad. Flowers in panicles. Only flowering
culms die. Grain eaten locally by peasants when obtainable. The pe
riods of flowering are erratic as far as I can find out. Hardy and orna-
mental. Culms useful for paper making.” (Wéilson.)

21244. MacapaMia TERNIFOLIA, Queensland nut.
From Burringbar, Tweed River, New South Wales, Australia. Presented
by Mr. B. Harrison. Received July 13, 1907.

(See S. P. I. No. 18382 for description.)

21245. NepHELIUM GLABRUM.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. Wm. 8S. Lyon, horticulturist, Bureat |
of Agriculture. Received July 19, 1907.

“One of the finest fruits in the Philippines.” (Lyon.)

21246. Bassia LATIFOLIA. Mahwah tree. ;

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage, superin- —
tendent of the Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. David Fairchild. —
Received July 31, 1907.

The Mahwah tree furnishes a hard and strong timber used for the wheels of —
carriages, etc. The flowers are sweet tasting and are eaten raw; the Beehls

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21246—Continued.

are stated to collect and dry them as a staple article of food. The flowers are
also used in the distillation of an ardent spirit. The seeds yield an oil used by
the poorer classes for lamps, in the manufacture of soap, and for culinary pur-
poses. (Adapted from Gibson.)

21248. MacapAMIA TERNIFOLIA. Queensland nut.

- From Sydney, New South Wales. Received from Messrs. Anderson & Co.,
at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., August, 1906.

(See S. P. I. No. 18882 for description.)

21249. MacapAMIA TERNIFOLIA. Queensland nut.

From Brisbane, Australia. Received from Prof. F. M. Bailey, colonial
botanist, Department of Agriculture, at the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Cal., April 26, 1907.

(See S. P. I. No. 18882 for description.)

21250. CasTANOPSIS CHRYSOPHYLLA.

From Willits, Cal. Secured by Mr. Edward Goucher, of the Plant Intro-
duction Garden, Chico, Cal., October 30, 1906.

21251. Juncus Errusus. Matting rush.

From Okayama, Japan. Received through Mr. John H. Tull, special agent,
at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., October, 1906.

“A semiaquatic rush, found growing wild in the Temperate Zone almost all
around the world. Some forms grow to a height of 4 or 5 feet and are rather
coarse and stiff in structure, while other forms are smaller in diameter and
only 1 or 2 feet in height.

“In the southern part of.the main island of Japan, principally in Bingo

‘province, and in many parts of northern China and Korea it is cultivated in
the paddy fields for the purpose of making floor mattings of various kinds.
The form used over there would seldom exceed 2 feet in height if planted wild,
but when cultivated is often found 5 feet in height, while at least 33 per cent
of the plants are generally 4 feet or over in height.

“The plant is a perennial and always propagated by root division, as it can
be multiplied rapidly by this means.

“As it is grown in the same fields in which rice is grown, the crop must be
planted, grown, and harvested within six months in order that a crop of rice
may be produced on the same land in the same year.

“After the rice is harvested in the fall the land is prepared and immediately
planted with small clumps of rush that have been subdivided from large clumps

‘and saved for stock plants from the last year’s crop. These are planted by
hand in the soft mud about 8 or 10 inches apart each way and are immediately
flooded with water to a depth of about 2 inches. The crop is heavily fertilized
with night soil, manures of various kinds, and commercial fertilizers, the prin-
cipal forms being night soil and bean cake, the latter being imported from
China. At harvest time—generally July—the stems are cut by hand with a
sickle and tied into bundles about a foot in diameter. As soon as cut, while
the stems are still green, they are completely covered with a thin clay mixture
by dipping them into a thick clayey solution produced by mixing a white clay
gotten from the near-by mountains and water. After dipping they are spread
out in the hot sun to cure, the clay on the stems preventing them from turning
and causing them to cure to a uniform color. After curing, which takes about
two days of hot sunshine, they are gathered into bundles and stored in an open
airy shed to remain until the farmer has planted his rice crop for that season.
After that they are assorted into proper lengths and are ready to be woven
into mattings, hats, small mats, etc.

“These roots were collected in and around the towns of Onomechi and Oka-
yama, in Bingo and Bizen provinces. They were shipped in bamboo crates
packed in sphagnum moss. They were packed about September 20, shipped on
October 2, and unpacked about a month later. There were possibly 35,000
good roots saved, though by dividing the root clumps any number of plants
desired could be had.” (7 wil.)

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146 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21252. CyYPrERUS TEGETIFORMIS. Matting sedge

From Beppu, Kiushiu Island, Japan. Received through Mr. John H. Tull,
special agent, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., January 4,
1907.

“A semiaquatic perennial sedge found wild in warmer parts of the Temperate
Zone in Asia.

“Tn south middle China and in the island of Kiushiu, Japan, it is cultivat
for its long stems, of which different grades of matting are made. .

“The plants are grown in the low paddy fields where rice is grown and ar
generally grown in several inches of water, though by planting the roots in low
moist land and heavily mulching them with rice straw to preserve moisture and
prevent the weeds from crowding them out a very successful crop can be pro
duced. These roots are preserved the same as the Juncus effusus roots, by sav-
ing them from the last year’s crop, and when ready to plant are divided into
small clumps, each clump containing several ‘ eyes.’

“They are planted about 5 inches apart each way and are then flooded with
water to a height of about 2 inches. -The fertilizer is put on very heavy, being
divided into several applications during the growing season.

“In about five months after planting the stems are ready to harvest, being a
that time from 4 to 6 feet high. These stems are harvested green by hand with
a sickle and tied into bundles. In the evening the family all get busy and these
stems are all split longitudinally several times by drawing through them a taut,
fine wire.

“After splitting they are exposed three successive days to the hot sunshine,
which cures them.

“They are then cut to the proper length, 34 feet, for weaving matting a yard
wide.

“About 90 large boxes of these roots were collected near Beppu, Bungo proy-
ince, Kiushin, Japan. They were packed about November 15 and shipped via
both tram and boat to Nagasaki, and then to San Francisco.

“Tt was estimated that about 80,000 roots were alive on January 8, 1907,
when unpacked, but by making smaller divisions many more plants could have
been produced, as they are multiplied by root division.” (T'ull.) —

21258. Pyrus sINENSIS. Pear.

From Peking, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February 20,
1906.

“(No. 99a.) Seeds of the most remarkable pear of North China. Looks and
smells like a quince, but has melting meat and tastes very good. Chinese name
Ya kwam li.” ( Meyer.)

21254. Pyrus SINENSIS. Pear.

From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer,

at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February 20, 1906.
“(No. 127a.) Pear seeds from everywhere. In all probability some interest-
ing varieties will appear from these seeds.” (Meyer.)

21255. NANDINA DOMESTICA.

From Hanchau, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, at the
Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., April 22, 1906.

“(No. 224a, Mar. 5, 1906.) Seeds of ‘heavenly bamboo.’ An evergreen shrub
bearing bunches of beautiful scarlet-colored berries in winter. The Chinese use
the stalks with berries for house decoration at the Chinese New Year, for which
purpose they are splendidly adapted.” (Jeyer.)

21256. CALLISTEPHUS HORTENSIS. China aster.

From Wu-tai-shan, Shansi, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, —
agricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden Chico, Cal.,
April 22, 1907. .

“(No. 725a.) Seeds of an annual flower called Hsi hua. Obtained from a —
priest at the Ta Yuen Sze temple at Wu-tai-shan.” (Weyer.)

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21257. Awona sp. (2).

From Tula, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Edward Everest,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received August 7, 1907.

“A guatoso, a fruit which resembles the cherimoyer in appearance.” (Everest. )

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 147

21258 to 21260. PHopnrx DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From Bagdad, Arabia. Received through Mr. William C. Magelssen, Amer-
ican consul, August 9, 1907.
21258. Ascherasi. 21260. Maktwm.
21259. Zehedi.

Date seeds from which to propagate seedling date orchards.

21261. XNANTHORRHOFA TATEANA. Australian grass-tree.

From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, director,
Botanic Gardens, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received August 6, 1907.

21262. LaAGENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd. -
From Columbia, Isle of Pines. Presented by Dr. F. R. Ramsdell. Received
August 12, 1907.

“Upo. Grown from seeds procured from Mr. W. 8S. Lyon, Manila Bureau of
Agriculture, who says fruits are to be eaten green, like summer squash. The
one from which this seed was procured was 2 feet long, of a beautiful white
color, smooth, and was tender until full grown. Instead of drying up like a
gourd the meat, 2 inches thick, retained its consistency and was cooked and
eaten weeks after it was ripe. It was not very good ripe, being very like
- watermelon rind, but when preserved was found to be very nice. It should be
eaten when nearly grown but still tender.” (Ramsdell.)

21263 to 21266. CoLocasIA ANTIQUORUM.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Received August 13, 1907.

A collection of four varieties, marked, respectively, Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4: 1 and
2, Tales ketan; 3 and 4, Tales belang.

21267 to 21268.
From Poole, Trinidad. Received through Mr. O. W. Barrett, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, August 15, 1907.

21267. DIOSCOREA sp. Yam.
“A cultivated variety apparently distinct from any now in the collec-
tion of the Department and said to be of excellent quality.” (Barrett.)
21268. BROWNEA COCCINEA (7).
“A tree of the virgin forest; flowers large, red.” (Barrett.)

-21276. GaARCINIA MANGOSTANA. Mangosteen.
From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Received from Mr. H. F. MacMillan, Royal
Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Ceylon, August 22, 1907.

“ Seed of the well-known delicious fruit tree of the eastern Tropics.” (Fwair-
child.)

21277. GYMNOCLADUS CHINENSIS.

From Ning-po, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer, August 24, 1907.
“(No. 738a, July 5, 1907.) One of the soap trees of which the pods are used
as a substitute for soap with which to wash ladies’ hair in China. Seeds for-
merly sent under Nos. 202a and 208a (S. P. I. Nos. 18432 and 18483).” (J/eyer.)

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21278. PapaveR SOMNIFERUM. Opium poppy.

From Shanghai, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricul-
tural explorer, August 24, 1907.

“(No. 739a, July 22, 1907.) The ordinary variety of opium poppy as grown
in the southeastern part of Chehkiang province in China. Obtained from
Dr. H. G. C. Hallock, S’hai.” (Jeyer.)

21280. CANARIUM COMMUNE.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, August 21, 1907.

See S. P. I. No. 20808.

21283. CoLocASIA ANTIQUORUM. Taro.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De- 7
partment of Agriculture, August 30, 1907.

**Malay name J'alus pandan.” (Treub.)

21284. Crirrus sp. (?).

From Tula, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Edward Everest, man-
ager of the Commonwealth Plantation Company, through Mr. O. W..
Barrett, August 30, 1907.

Sent in as * Limoncillo” by Mr. Everest.

21285 to 21297.

From Bombay, India. Received from Messrs. Latham & Co., through Prof.
Cc. V. Piper. Received September 4, 1907.

A collection of legumes; the notes were received with the seeds,
21285. DoLicnos BIFLORUS. Kulthi.

Vernacular name, Kollu-Naroopoo niram, <A black-seeded variety from
Madras province.

21286. DoLicHos BIFLORUS. Kulthi.
Vernacular name, Kollu-Samhal niram. <A gray-seeded variety from
Madras province.
21287. PANICUM COLONUM.
Vernacular name, Sicank. From Pimjale province.
21288. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.
Bangalia. Vernacular name, Mattar. From Agricultural Department,
United Provinces, Cawnpore, India.
21289. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.
Desi. Vernacular name, Mattar. From Agricultural Department,
United Provinces, Cawnpore, India.
21290. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.
Kabilya. Vernacular name, Mattar. From Agricultural Department,
United Provinces, Cawnpore, India.
21291. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS.

Lobiya. From Department of Land Records and Agriculture, Rangoon
district, Burma, India. : :

21292. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.
Vernacular name, Lal-rawani. A reddish variety.

21293. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea. —
Vernacular name, Rawan. A white and brown mixture from Pimjale

province.

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21285 to 21297—Continued.
21294. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. i Cowpea.
Vernacular name, Carramunny-pyre. From Madras province.
21295. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

Vernacular names, Harwanh chata, Naki rawani, and Gungi rawani.
From Pimjale province.

21296. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.

Chowlee. From Department of Land Records and Agriculture, Rangoon
district, Burma, India.

21297. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
Vernacular names, Lobia, Rawan, and Rawang. From Pimjale prov-

ince.
21298. MerLocaANNA BAMBUSOIDES. (7?) Bamboo.

From Darjeeling, Bengal, British India. Presented by Mr. W. A. Kennedy,
curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden, through the Bengal Forest Department.
Received September 5, 1907.

(See description under S. P. I. No. 21347 for comparison.)
21299 and 21300.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Received from Dr. J. William Hart,
director of the Agricultural College, through Prof. C. V. Piper, August 31,

1907.
21299. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
Macassar or Blue cowpea. “ Less vigorous at first, but ultimately out-

classes other varieties in vigor and productiveness. Locally known as
Feijao macassar.” (Hart.) (See also S. P. I. No. 21006.)

21300. MUCUNA GIGANTEA. Velvet bean.
“Ripens one month later than the ordinary velvet bean.” (Hart.)

21302. Daucus CAROTA. Carrot.

From Soochow, China. Presented by Dr. W. H. Park, of the Soochow Hos-
pital, through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural explorer. Received August
29, 1907.

“Found on inquiry not to grow in this part of China, but in the northern
part of this province in the deep, loose soil of the Yellow River. Original seed

bought from a peddler and planted in the garden, and these seeds were collected
- from two plants grown from them. On account of its great length of over a foot
or more it needs deep soil.- Yellow River carrot or Chinese Wonder suggested
as varietal names.” (Park.)

“There are several varieties of carrot which might come under this descrip-
tion, but probably those sent are what are known as Yellow Belgium in this
country. There is another called Long Lemon-Colored. I don’t think any of
them are very desirable, at least here where a darker colored sort is preferred.”
(W. W. Tracy, sr.)

21306 and 21307.

From Wellington Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr.
James Pink. Received September 9, 1907.

21306. CITRUS AUSTRALASICA. Finger lime.

“This citrus is very local in its distribution and, so far as I know, is
found only on the slopes of Tambourine Mountain, about 80 miles south
from Brisbane.” (Pink.) (See also S. P. I. Nos. 14998 and 18550. )
21307. RuUBUS sp. Raspberry.

Federal.

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150 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21308 to 21310. GuaproLus sp. Gladiolus.
From Nylstroom (Waterberg), Transvaal. Received from Barlow, Chan-
dler & Co., Eden Nurseries, September 10, 1907. ; .

The following gladioli were procured for Mr. T. H. Kearney’s cytological work :
21308 (B., C. & Co. No. 1); 21309 (B., C. & Co. No. 2); 213810) (8 Gao
INO: oe) ‘

21811. Zra MAYS. Corn.

From Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony. Presented by Mr. 8. Galbraith,
government agronomist, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received September
11, 1907.

Apache. ‘“*The Apache corn from Central America promises to revolutionize
our mealie (corn) production. This year I had only one-twentieth acre grow-
ing and the yields are very great, being 7,660 pounds (cobs and grain) per acre,
a marvelous yield for this country, since the average yield is about 3 to 10
sacks (2083 pounds) per morgen. Should the Apache mealie continue to yield
as at present I will have some satisfaction after so much disappointment from
drought and locusts. I might state that the weights quoted are those of the
newly harvested cobs.” (Galbraith.)

21312 to 21316.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostol-
ogist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture, through Prof.
Cc. V. Piper. Received September 9, 1907.

21312. CHLORIS VIRGATA. 21315. CHILORIS GAYANA.
21318. ERAGROSTIS CURVULA. 21316. PASPALUM SCROBICULA-
21314. CHAETOCHLOA NIGRIROS- TUM.
TRIS.
213817. BampBpusa ARUNDINACEA. Bamboo.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received
September 13, 1907,

“This plant is found growing throughout India, Burma, and Ceylon, except
in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan tract and the valleys of the Ganges and
the Indus; often cultivated and very ornamental.

“A magnificent species, at once recognized by its thorns and its peculiar culm
sheaths. The culms are rather soft wooded though stout, and are bright
green. They reach SO to 100 feet in height and 6 to 7 inches in diameter, and ~
have cavities in diameter nearly one-third of that of the culms. The forests —
are difficult to work because the culms interlace so much and are so much
mixed up with thorny branchlets that they can not easily be extracted singly.
They are used for building, mats, baskets, and all sorts of purposes. Flower-
ing years occur at intervals of about thirty years in any given locality, and the
seed is eagerly sought for as food. The leaves are sometimes attacked by an
aphid, Oregma bambusae, which covers them with a black, sticky gum. Weight
of wood, 45 to 50 pounds per cubic foot.” (Gamble, Manual of Indian
Timbers.) :

“This bamboo certainly endures a temperature of 40° F. and it is believed
that it would stand a few degrees of frost, as it grows well at Dehre Dun,
where a slight frost is occasionally experienced.” (W. W. Smith, of the Royal
Botanic Garden.)

21318. GReEIGIA SPHACELATA. ‘ Chupon.

From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger. Received Sep-
tember 12, 1907.

***Chupon de Chile.’ Fruit edible and odorous; people are very fond of it.
Prefers wet soil, not too poor, and not too cold or hot.” (Finger.)

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21318—Continued.

“ Highly recommended as a decorative plant for the hothouse. It can not
compare with other Bromeliads for its flowers, but is a handsome plant for its
foliage. Leaves crowded into a head, at first erect then gracefully drooping,
of leathery texture, barely an inch wide and 3 feet in length. Flowers borne
on spikes in the axils of the lower leaves.” (Gartenjflora, Vol. XIV, p. 137,
1865.) (See also 8. P. I. No. 3361.)

21319 and 21320.

From Ichang, China. Secured by Mr. HE. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arbore-
tum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department. Re-
ceived September 18 and 19, 1907. Q

21319. RHEUM sp. Rhubarb.

“(No. 101.) The medicinal rhubarb of western Hupeh. It occurs
wild in woods above 7,000 feet, but is now extremely rare. It is spar-
ingly cultivated by the peasants in the mountains at altitudes between
6,000 and 8,000 feet. The seeds sent are from plants cultivated at 6,500
feet in the Hsing-shan district. The quality of this Hupeh rhubarb is
poor and its market value low as compared with the Szechuan drug.”
( Wilson.)

21320. FRAGARIA DUCHESNE. Strawberry.

“(No. 102.) There are two strawberries in the mountains here above
4,000 feet altitude—one the common Hantboney (Fragaria elatior) ; the
other a red-fruited woodland yariety of good flavor. The seeds sent are
in all probability of the latter species, but since I did not gather them
myself, I am not absolutely certain.” (Wéilson.)

21321. PanicuM SPECTABILE.
From Piracicaba, SAo Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart, director
of the Agricultural College, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received July ‘19,
1907.

21322 to 21327.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Prof. A. W. Bartlett,
government botanist, Botanic Gardens, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Re-
ceived August 12, 1907.

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21322. PACHIRA INSIGNIS. 21325. INDIGOFERA ANIL.
213823. PACHIRA AQUATICA. 21326. CROTALARIA INCANA.
213824. SorpHora TOMENTOSA. 21327. CLITORIA ARBORESCENS.,

21329 to 21346.

From Richmond, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. H. W.
Potts, principal, Hawkesbury Agricultural College. Received July 13,

1907.
21329. ANDROPOGON AFFINIS. 21339. PANICUM DECOMPOS-
21330. ANDROPOGON INTERME- TEU
DIUS. 21340. f PANICUM EFFUSUM.
21331. ANDROPOGON PERTUSUS. 21341. PANICUM FLAVIDUM.
21332. CHLORIS TRUNCATA. 21342. PANICUM GRACILE.
21333. DANTHONIA PENICIL- 21343. Panicum TRACHY-
LATA. RHACHIS.
21334. HERAGROSTIS PILOSA. 21344. PASPALUM BREVIFOLIUM.
21335. HRAGROSTIS PILOSA (?). 21345. PASPALUM SCROBICULA-
(Perennial variety. ) TUM.
21336. HRAGROSTIS LEPTO- 21346. ANDROPOGON AUSTRALIS.
STACHYA, From Inverill, New South
Wales.

21337. HRAGROSTIS BROWNEI.

21888. MuIcROLAENA STIPOIDES,
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213847. MerLocaNNA BAMBUSOIDES. Muli bambo

From Chittagong, British India. Presented by Deputy Conservator of For-
ests, Chittagong division, through Mr. W. F. L. Tottenham, Conservator of
Forests, Bengal, India. Received September 20, 1907.

“The culms reach a height of 50 to 70 feet, with a circumference of 12 to 13
inches at the base.

“It has been stated that MW. bambusoides dies immediately after fruiting, but
Doctor Anderson, superintendent of the botanic gardens at Calcutta, states that
in no case of which he was aware during the flowering period of 1857-58 did
a general death of the bamboo follow. The foliage almost entirely disappeared
during the flowering, and the flowering shoots died, but they were replaced
by young shoots.

“'The fruit is very curious in form and size as compared with other bamboos.
The true seed inside the pericarp, about the size and shape of a betel nut (small
pear), is very pleasant eating and not at all austere, though without much flavor,
The natives declare the whole fruit is edible after baking.” (Theobald. From
Colonel Munro’s monograph of the Bambusaceae. )

21349. BampBusa VULGARIS. Bamboo

From Cannes, France. Received from M. Jh. Augier Gerant, Villa les
Cocotiers. Received September 25, 1907.

“The Bamboo thouarsii sprouts only in winter—at the end of September.
The cold freezes the new stems rather frequently. The old stems can resist

a temperature of —6° C., while the new stems have been known to freeze at

»

—3° CC.” (Gerant.)

21350 to 21356.

From Teyhampett, Madras, India. Presented by Mr. B. F. Cavanagh
superintendent of the Agri-Horticultural Society, through Prof. GC. Y.
Piper. Received July 13, 1907.

The following seeds, with Tamil names in italic: -

21350. CAJANUS INDICUS. Pigeon pea.
Thovvaroe.

21351. CICER ARIETINUM. Chick pea.
Kadalai,

21352. DoLicHos LABLAB. Hyacinth bean.
Mockakottae. White seeded. ;

21353. DoLIcHOS BIFLORUS. Kulthi.
Karapa kollu. Black seeded.

21354. DoLicHos BIFLORUS. ' Kulthi.
Kollu-sambal. Gray seeded.

21355. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
Nattu. The brown bean of the country.

21356. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
Vallay. White bean.

21357 to 21860. ALocasiIA CUCULLATA. Taro.

From Island of Guam. Presented by Mr. H. L. W. Costenoble, superintend-
ent, Agricultural Experiment Station, U. S. Naval Station, through Mr.
O. W. Barrett. Received September 26, 1907.

A collection of taros, or “‘sunes,” by which latter name they are known in
the island of Guam. The local varietal name by which they are grown in that
island is given under each number. Plants received under synonym of Cala-
dium colocasia.

21357. Visaya apaka. 21359. Mamla atilon.

21358. Visaya sp. 21360. Panemia agaga.
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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 153

/21361. Panicum MOLLE. Para grass.
| From Santos, Brazil. Presented by Mr. W. H. Lawrence, American vice-
consul, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received September 25, 1907.

21364 to 21367.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Received from Messrs. Anderson & Co.,
399 George street, San Francisco, Cal., October 1, 1907.
21364. BROMUS UNIOLOIDES. Rescue grass.

South coast of New South Wales—dairying districts between Sydney
and the Victorian border.

21365. DACTYLIS GLOMERATA. Orchard grass.
New Zealand, Canterbury district.

21366. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
New Zealand grown.

21367. FESTUCA PRATENSIS. Meadow fescue.
European.

21368. SESBANIA ACULEATA.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received September 27, 1907.

“The Danchi. Intra-tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, and Australia.
This tall annual plant has proved adapted even for desert regions. Has grown
very vigorously in the dry Wimmera region without application of water.”
(St. Eloy D’Alton.)

* Hasily grown; the produce heavy. It yields a tough fiber for ropes, nets,
and cordage, valued at from 380 pounds to 40 pounds per ton. Indian experi-
ments showed the strength 50 per cent more than the government standard there
requires. A rope of 3% inches thickness broke only at 75 hundredweight. Stem
and branches sought for the best gunpowder coal.” (De Rinzi.)

“The foliage serves as fodder. Several congeneric plants can be equally well
utilized.” (F. von Mueller.)

Introduced to compare with Sesbania macrocarpa as a cover and green
manure crop and for the purpose of breeding with it.

21371. CucurRBITA MAXIMA. Squash.

From Victoria, Mexico. Collected by Dr. Edward Palmer and presented to
the Department October 1, 1907.

“*Calabaza de Castilla’ (Castile squash.) In warm latitudes the plants hold
over three or four years and are often pruned of old branches, when their pro-
ductiveness is equal to that of a new plant. The young fruits, eaten as a
vegetable and put into soups, are superior to summer squash. Old fruits are
baked and, with a sirup of brown sugar, are used as a dessert for dinner. In
its mature state the fruit is cut up into three-cornered pieces and candied,
when it forms one of Mexico’s finest sweets. The seeds when parched are
shelled, and, with the addition of brown sugar, are made into candy, or, pul-
verized, are added to the stuffing of cooked chicken or turkey, and are much
eaten in the manner of peanuts. The flowers (male) are put into soups or are
often made into a very toothsome dish by themselves.” (Palmer. )

21372 to 21393.

From Wagga-Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. G.
Maurice McKeown, manager, Wagga ©xperimental Farm. Received Oc-
tober 4, 1907.

A collection of wheats, with some pedigreed oats and barleys.
21372 to 21376. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
21372. Silver King.
21373. Hudson's Early Purple Straw.
21374 Farmers’ Friend.
21375. Marshall’s No. 3.
21376. White Hssex.
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154 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21872 to 21393—Continued. =
21377 to 21383. HorDEUM VULGARE. B:
21377. Standwwell. i ee
Fan : ie
Standwell{ rer aco 1%
21378. Maltster.
eee
Italian,
Maltster.® .
oe he an
Invincible.
21379. Brewers’ Favorite.
Fan.
| Standwetl.{ ae
ro? KRanor ay. oo
Brewers’ Favorite. Ohevaliers s
Chevalier.
21380. Kinver.
21381. Golden Grain.
21382. Hallett’s Chevalier.
21383. IJnvincible.
{ Chevalier.
Invincible. Golden Melon.
Standwell.
21384 to 21393. AVENA SATIVA. Oats.

21384. Danish Island.
21385. Silver Mine.
21386. Big Four.
21387. Storm King.

1 ee August.
White Swedish.
Storm King.

Sonfoh Pakiie eee Tartarian.

Abundance.
21388. Tartar King.
21389. Great Northern.
21390. Ligowo White.
21391. Goldfinder.

{Witte Canadian.
Yellow Poland.

Goldfinder.* |
Winter.

21392. Abundance.

Abundance.| White August.

White Swedish.
21393. Colossal.

White August.

White Swedish.
Colossal.

Flanders’ Yellow.

Waterloo.

2 Genealogical chart showing pedigree.
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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 155

91394. Eucauyrrus ALBA.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Botanic
Gardens. Received October 4, 1907.

“Timor and North Australia; also New Guinea. This species proved well

' adapted for the lowland clime of Ceylon, growing fast and seeding freely.”

(Dr. Henry Trimeen.)
For experiments on the Canal Zone.

21395 to 21471. Oryza sativa. Rice.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received through Mr. F. G. Krauss, in charge
of Hawaii rice investigations, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station,
October 1, 1907.

The rice seed bearing the following numbers was raised at the Hawaii Agricul-
tural Experiment Station in 1906 from seed furnished by this office, and in each
case the original 8S. P. I. number of the seed from which these samples were
selected is given. According to Mr. Krauss the seed is considerably improved by
Selection over the original stock sent to Hawaii, which was of mixed strains and
of weak germination.

21395. Sunkhavel.

Grown from S. P. I. No. 8689. Original seed from India.
21396. Ambamore.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 8690. Original seed from India.
213897. Arong paddy.
Grom. from S. P. I. No. 12479. Original seed from Straits Settlements.

21398 to 21413.

Original samples from British Guiana. They are distinguished by
numbers only.

213898. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12490.
21399. Grown from S8. P. I. No. 12491.
21400. Grown from S.P.I. No. 12492.
21401. Grown from 8. P. I. No. 124938.
21402. Grown from 8. P.I. No. 12494.
21403. Grown from 8. P.I. No. 12495.
21404. Grown from 8. P.I. No. 12496.
21405. Grown from S.P.I. No. 12498.
21406. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12499.
_ 21407. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12500.
21408. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12501.
21409. Grown from S.P. I. No. 12502.
21410. Grown from 8. P.I. No. 12504.
21411. Grown from S.P.I. No. 12507.
21412. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12508.

21413. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12510.
21414 and 21415.
Original seed from Egypt.
21414. Souwltani (or Sultani) paddy.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 12514 A.
21415. Soultani (or Sultani) paddy.
Grown from S§. P. I. No. 12514 B.

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156 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

21395 to 21471—Continued.
21416 to 21420.
Original seed from Java.
21416. JMagetan paddy.
Grown from 8. P. I. No, 12541 A.
21417. Magetan paddy.
Grown from S§S. P. I. No, 12541 B.
21418. Pekalongan paddy.
Grown from §8. P. I. No. 12542.
21419. Pekalongan paddy.
Grown from §8. P. I. No. 12548 A.
21420. Pekalongan paddy.
Grown from 8, P. I. No. 12548 B.
21421.
Grown from 8S, P. I. No. 12766. Original seed from Korea,
21422 to 21428.
Original seed from India.
21422. Masiua ghaiya.
Grown from 8. P. I. No, 12865.
21423. Bhadai ghaiya,
Grown from 8S. VP. I. No. 12866.
21424. Thosar Bhadai ghaiya.
Grown from 8S. P. I. No. 12867.
21425. Pakhasali Bhadai,
Grown from §. P. I, No. 12868.
21426. Augua Bhadai.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 12869.
21427. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12870.
21428. Takmaroo ghaiya.
Grown from §8. P. I. No. 12871.
21429 to 21431.
Original seed from China,
21429. Shie-Miu.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 12874.
21430. Ai-Miu.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 12875.
21431. Laer-Chap.
Grown from §. P. I. No. 12876.
21432 to 21442.
Original seed from Formosa.
214382. Chieng Yu.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 13035.
21433. Pei Cham.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 13036.

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907.

21395 to 214'71—Continued.
21482 to 21442—Continued.
Original seed from Formosa—Continued.
21484. Chieng Yu.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 138037.
214385. Kuai Kaw Otowa.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 13041.
21436. O Cham Ko.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 13044.
21437. Pa Chian.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 13056.
214388. O Kaku.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 18057.
21439. O Kaku.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 18060.
21440. Shun T'sui Ban.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 18062.
21441. Chino.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 18064.
21442. O Ka Hoe Rai.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 13065.
21443 to 21447.
Original seed from India.
21443. Badshah Bhog.
Grown from 8. P. I. No. 14779.
21444. Kamod.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 14781.
21445. Basmati.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 14782.
21446. Dad Khani.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 14783.
21447. Ambe Mohr.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 14784.
21448 to 21452.
Original seed from India.
21448. Jeeragasamba.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 16980.
21449. Varikarudan.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 16981.
21450. Iilagi.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 16982.
21451. Vellakattai, or Sirumanian.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 16983.
21452. Hrangal, or Naryan.
Grown from S. P. I. No. 16984.
21453.
Original seed from Texas. Grown from S. P. I. No. 17144,
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158 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21395 to 21471—Continued.
21454 to 21456. |
Original seed from China.
21454. Grown from 8. P.I. No. 17915.
21455. Grown from 8S. P.I. No. 17916.
21456. Grown from S. P. I. No. 17917.
21457 to 21468. ‘

“Grown from stock seed received from Prof. Wm. 8S. Lyon, horticul-
turist in ee of Seed and Plant Introduction, Bureau of Agriculture,
Manila, P. I.” (Krauss.)

21457. Binalayang.
21458. Benearuy.
21459. Kirikiri.
21460. Makalit.
21461. Continido.
21462. Diketalacay.
21463. Mantica.
21464. Cavitena.
21465. Mormoray.
21466. Pnero.
21467. Ganado.
21468. Ay-yr-jip. (Krauss’s No. 152.
21469 to 21471.

Hawaiian grown seed.
21469. Select Hawaiian rice. (IKrauss’s No. 150.)
21470. Hawaiian Gold Seed. (Krauss’s No. 151.)
21471. Japan seed rice. (IKXrauss’s No. 153.)

21472. Costus sp. (?) Spiral flag.

From Princestown, Trinidad, British West Indies. Received through Mr.
O. W. Barrett, Port of Spain, Trinidad, October 7, 1907.

“This scitamine produces a white flower about 3 inches in diameter; the
spikelike head of bracts is dull crimson. Habitat wet soil, perferably along
streams.” (Barrett.)

“More or less fleshy plants, prized in warm houses and grown in the open in-
southern Florida. They thrive in any rich, moist soil, but luxuriate in that of —
a gravelly or sandy character when under a partial shade. The plants are
readily propagated by short cuttings of the stalk planted in sifted peat or fine
moss and sand. Rather high temperature is required to bring out the rich
colors of the leaves.” (Bailey.)

21473. Furcrara sp.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky, through
Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received October 4, 1907.

“A kind of Furcraea very hardy at Nice and having strong fibers in the
leaves.” (Proschowsky.)

21474. CapsicUM FRUTESCENS. Bird-pepper. |

From South America. Presented by Mr. Alva A. Adee, Second Assistant
Secretary, Department of State, Washington, D. C. Received October 7,
1907.

“ Chile piquin in Mericu: where it is native.” (C. F. Wheeler.)

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 159

21474—Continued.

“They were given to me some two years ago by a multimillionaire fellow-

voyager on the Deutschland, who used to crumble two or three of them into his
soup as an agreeable condiment. He said they were sent to him from some
South American country—Bolivia, I think. I enjoyed their pleasant flavor.”
(Adee.)

21475. Brassica sp. Cabbage.

From northern Manchuria. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany (Limited), Yokohama, Japan. Received October 10, 1907.

Kaijo white cabbage..

21476 and 21477. Cyprrus spp.

From near Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Collected by Mr. F. G. Krauss, in
charge of Hawaii rice investigations, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment
Station, in 1907, at the request of Mr. David Fairchild. Received October
1, 1907.

21476. CYPERUS LAEVIGATUS.

“Hhuawa. In and near sweet or brackish water, plentiful near Hono-
lulu. A common plant in many tropical countries of the New and the
Old World, extending also to the Cape of Good Hope and the Mediter-
ranean region. The fine and highly prized Niihau mats are made of this
plant.” (Hillebrand.)

21477. CYPERUS PENNATUS.

“Molokai. The plant grows quite abundantly along the shores of
brackish marshes in the neighborhood of Honolulu and elsewhere in
Hawaii.” (Krauwss.) ;

“In the lower regions; sometimes gregarious. The species extends-
from the Mastarene Islands and India through Malaysia, Australia, and
south China to the Philippines and most of the Pacific Islands.” (Hille-
brand.)

21478. PanicuM MOLLE. Para grass.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, president, Mac-
kenzie College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 12, 1907.

“This very coarse grass is from Africa and is known here as ‘Capim de
Angola.” It is the Panicwm scabrwm of Lam. and the Oplisinenus spectabilis
of Kunth. Its chief value is to cut for green forage. It is almost impossible
to cure it, and it is of little value for pasture.” (Lane.)

21481 and 21482.

From New York, N. Y. Received through Messrs. Parke, Davis & Co. Re-
ceived October 15 and 16, 1907.

21481. PHyYSOSTIGMA VENENOSUM. Calabar bean.

“A perennial climber, resembling the common scarlet runner, growing
along the Gulf of Guinea, used there by pagan tribes in ordeal trial in
witcheraft. It acts as a powerful depressant, poisonous in overdoses.
The seeds from the article known on the crude drug market as Calabar
bean.” (hk. H. True.)

21482. SrrRyYCHNOS IGNATII. St. Ignatius bean.

“A large climbing shrub of the Visayan group of the Philippines. The
large fruit contains several pebble-like seeds, going on the crude drug
market as St. Ignatius beans. They contain the alkaloids strychnine and
brucine, for the manufacture of which they are used to some extent.”
(Us Jel, ITOK.)

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160 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21483 to 21485. JuGLANs RecIA. Persian wa nu

From Breslau, Germany. Presented by Mr. Julius Monhaupt’s Successo
Received October 16, 1907.

21483. Paper.

“A small-sized nut, with shell of medium thickness and nearly smooth.
( Fischer.)

21484. Giant.
“A very large sized nut with thick, rough shell.” (Fischer.)

21485.
“Nut not quite so large as S. P. I. No. 21484; shell thick and less
rough.” (Fischer.)
21488 to 21499.

From M'lanje, British Central Africa. Presented by Mr. Henry Brown,
Thornwood estate, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received August 19,

1907.

21488. ANDROPOGON sp. 21494. PENNISETUM sp.
21489. FERAGROSTIS sp. 21495. CHARTOCHLOA AUREA,
21490. FERAGROSTIS sp. 21496. Sporoso.us sp.

21491. JFRAGROSTIS sp. 21497. ANTHISTIRIA IMBERBIS.
21492. Panicum (7). 21498. TRICHOPTERYX ELEGANS,
21493. PENNISETUM sp. 21499. Xyris sp.

21504. Lyceum sPartrum.

From Paris, France. Received from Messrs. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.,
October 14, 1907.
‘Has a creeping rhizome and stiff, rush-like, convolute leaves; in rocky soil
on the high plains of the countries bordering the Mediterranean, especially of
Spain and Algeria. <A part of the Esparto (see Stipa tenacissima) is furnished
by this plant.” (Hackel’s translation from “Die Nat. Pflanzenf.’’)
“Will probably be adapted to California and the Southwestern States.’
(C. V. Piper.) '
(See S. P. I. No. 3334.)

21505. Crrrvus DECUMANA. Pomelo.

From “La Vega” estate, Brasso, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented
by Mr. Robert de Vertenil through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received October
22, 1907.

“A pomelo with pinkish colored pericarp.” (Barrett.)

21507. PrentTa OFFICINALIS. Allspice.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. William Fawcett, director,
Hope Botanic Gardens. Received October 18, 1907.

Procured for experimental purposes at the request of Mr. J. G. Smith, of
the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station.

21508 to 21511. Viena spp. Cowpea.
From Arlington Farm, Rosslyn, Va. Grown during the season of 1907.
Received October 31, 1907.
21508.

“Grown from seed received from the Tokyo Botanical Gardens, May, |
1907. An erect, bushy, small-seeded cowpea, representing a species (7?)
not received from any other source. The seeds of this variety are WE.
Grown under the temporary No. .0512.” (C. V. Piper.)

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21508 to 2151 1—Continued.

21509.

“From the same source as S. P. I. No. 21508 and of similar habit.
Seeds dark clay color. Grown under the temporary No. .0514.” (C. V.
Piper.)

21510.

“From the same source as S. P. I. No. 21509 and very similar in habit.
Seeds small white, with large black eye. Grown under the temporary
No. .0515.” (C. V. Piper.)

21511.
“Grown from seed received from Dr. S. P. Barchett, Shanghai, China,

June, 1907: A black-seeded variety related to the above (S. P. I. No.
21510). Grown under the temporary No. .0521.” (C. V. Piper.)

21513. SecALE CEREALE. Rye.

From estate ‘‘ Petkus,’ Baruth, Brandenburg, Germany. Received from
Herr F. von Lochow, October 29, 1907.

Petkuser. “A pedigreed rye, produced by selection carried on for the last
twenty-six years under the direction of Herr von Lochow, Petkus estate,
Brandenburg, Germany, combining the best averages in the following quan-
tities: Wintering, size and stiffness of straw, erectness of head, shape, color
and plumpness of kernel, stooling, earliness of ripening, productiveness.”
(Illus. Landwirtschaftliche Zeitung, April 7, 1906.)

21514. AvENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Orebro, Sweden. Presented by Mr. C. A. Hagendahl’s son, through
Hon. Edward L. Adams, American consul-general, Stockholm, Sweden,
at the request of Mr. A. J. Pieters. Received October 29, 1907.
Red Rustproof.

21515 to 21518. Mawnctrera INpICA. Mango.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Procured by Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received
October 31, 1907.

21515. Julie. 21517. Martin.
21516. Divine. 21518. (Label indistinct.)
21520. BeERBERIS THUNBERGII X VULGARIS PURPUREA. Barberry.

From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Presented by Mr. William Saunders.
director of experimental farms, Central Experimental Farm. Received
November 2, 1907.

21521. Dranruus CARYOPHYLLUS X BARBATUS. Carnation.

From Miami, Fla. Procured by Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical Labora-
tory and Garden. Received November 4, 1907.

“This variety, which I found growing in a back yard a few miles out of
Miami, was blooming very profusely in July, and on that account its vigor
attracted my attention. A few cuttings were secured, from which several
propagations have been made. The plant is exceedingly vigorous and blooms
well throughout the year and does not seem to be subject to any diseases so
far. The flowers are dark red. It has been distributed during the past year
and a half to several people in Florida under the name Augusta, Lab. No. 272.
All who have received it are pleased with it.” ( Wester.)

21522 to 21529. Manrnor spp. Cassava.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Presented by Mr. E. André. Received
October 31, 1907.

21522 to 21525. MaNIHOT PALMATA. Sweet cassava.
21522. Butter Sticks. 21524. Cammanioc Blanc.
21523. Boujon Bleu. 21525. Cammanioc Rouge.

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162 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21522 to 21529—Continued.

21526 to 21528. MANINOT UTILISSIMA. Bitter cassava.
21526. Viour Bicai. 21528. Mataoutel.
21527. Manioc Six Mois.

21529. MANIHOoT sp. Cassava.

“Bitter kinds are always designated as Manioc; sweet as Cammanioc,
Of the sweet kinds sent Butter Sticks is considered a very good table
variety.

“ Neither in Venezuela nor here are the sweet kinds grown for starch,
cassava bread, or farina; they are used only as a vegetable, being boiled
and buttered. Those who make a business of cassava products say that
it does not pay to grow the sweet kinds.” (André.)

21532 to 21540.

From Nagpur, Central Provinces, India. Presented by Mr. F. Fletcher,
deputy director of agriculture, Bombay. Received October 28 and No-
vember 5, 1907.

21532. PANICUM PSILOPODIUM,. Millet.
Kutki Raipur. :

21533. PANICUM PSILOPODIUM. Millet.
Kutki.

21534. PISUM ARVENSE, Field pea.
Mattar.

21535. VIGNA CATJANG. Catjang.

Burbudi.

21536. VIGNA CATJANG, Catjang.
Burbadi.

21537. VIGNA UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.
Jhunga.

21538. VIGNA CATJANG (7). Catjang.
Jhunga.

21589. VIGNA CATJANG (7). Catjang.

Khed Jhunga.

21540. PANICUM FRUMENTACEUM. Millet.

Sawan or Sanwa,

21542. SesBaNIA AEGYPTIACA.

From Saharanpur, India. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director, Botanic
Gardens, Sydney, New South Wales, through Mr. David Fairchild. Re-
ceived November 7, 1907.

“Africa, southern Asia, northern and central Australia, ranging to 33° north —
in Afghanistan and 33° south on the Darling River, ascending to 4,000 feet
in the Himalayas. By Australian pasturalists called ‘pea bush.’ The foliage
of this tall perennial herb and of the allied annual S. brachycarpa serves as
fodder, which cattle are ravenously fond of. According to Mr. T. Gulliver,
the green pods, as well as the seeds, are nutritious, wholesome, and of pleasant
taste.” (F. von Jlueller.) ;

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21543 to 21545.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Mr. T. Julius Schalch. Received
November 5, 1907.

21548. MANIHOT UTILISSIMA. Bitter cassava.

“Manioe, a Brazilian plant growing in the Temperate Zone; produces
roots 2 to 3 feet long, 3 to 4 inches in diameter; used exactly as Irish
potatoes; can be boiled, baked, or fried, and is of very fine flavor. All
the starch made down in that country is made of Manioe. Tapioca is
also made from Manioc. It is planted on the same kind of soil as po-
tatoes. Cut every stick in two or three pieces, 6 or 8 inches long, plant
slanting on the hill about 3 or 4 feet apart. It will grow 7 to 10 feet
high.’ (Schalch.)

21544, HAEMANTHUS MULTIFLORUS. Imperial crown.

“A beautiful, delicate flower growing in the Temperate Zone. To be
planted the same as any bulb. Grows very easily if the temperature is
right.” (Schalch.)

21545. Pisum sp. Pea.

“ Crooked pea is the name given in Sao Paulo for this kind of pea.
It is a very tender, stringless variety, and can be cooked with the pods,
for it is very sweet and extremely tender and makes a very palatable
dish. It is planted the same as any pea and has always been raised in
the Temperate Zone.” (Schalch.)

| 21547. Pyrus POLLVERIA.

From Christiania, Norway. Presented by Prof. N. Wille. Received No-
vember 8, 1907.

In Gartenfiora, of January 15, 1905, there is an article entitled “An Account
of a Supposed Graft-Hybrid Between the Pear and the Hawthorn,” in which the
author, von Jens Holmboe, gives a good description of this tree and attempts
to clear up the mystery of its probable origin.

The tree is located in the Manor of Torp, Parish Borge, in Smaalenene, be-
tween the towns of Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg, and was planted some time in
the early seventies and discovered by an apothecary late in the eighties. It was
grafted on C. oxyacantha but has characters intermediate between those of
Pyrus and Crataegus. The fruit is small and pear shaped, but red like that of
Crataegus. The taste is insipid and also intermediate between that of the pear
and the hawthorn.

To the author it seemed that this curious hybrid resembled in most of its .
characters Pyrus pollveria L. (P. communis L.x Sorbus aria Crantz), and he
states that it would be hard to separate it specifically from that species (or
hybrid) on morphological characters only.

Since the foliage of some of the seedlings grown from the “ Torp” tree could
hardly be distinguished from that of the pear, and that of others resembled so
closely that of C. monogyna, this form might again be considered a hybrid
between P. communis and some species of Crataegus and the appearance of two
distinct types in its progeny be perfectly natural. But here, too, it is men-
tioned that Crataegus-like foliage is in rare cases found among seedlings of
both P. communis and P. malus and also that no Crataegus grew in the neigh-

borhood which might have taken part in the cross-pellination of the flowers

which gave rise to these seedlings.

; Hence, according to the author, there are but two alternatives: The tree
whose hybrid character admits of no doubt is either the rare Pyrus pollvera,
which is not found anywhere outside of the Christiania Botanic Gardens, but
found its way in some inexplicable manner, through a nursery located in
Sarpsborg, into this garden; that the Crataegus-like foliage of the second
hybrid generation, which in Norway has never before been observed in P. com-
munis and its relatives, is due to a mutation; or that some until now entirely
unknown hybrid of P. communis X Crataegus sp. existed in this same nursery
and was unintentionally grafted upon the Crataegus oxryacantha stock.

In concluding, the author contends that it would require an extraordinary
combination of circumstances to bring either of these alternatives about and

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21547—Continued.

that after weighing all the evidence, both for and against them, he, personally,
is of the opinion that the tree in question is probably a graft-hybrid, this being
the easiest way to explain its origin, since so many years have passed since the
graft was made. (Abstracted and translated from the German by W., Fischer.)

“The tree (in the Botanic Gardens in Christiania) from which these fruits
were obtained stands in the vicinity of several varieties. Cross-fertilization
is thus not excluded.” ( Wille.) ;

21548. DenpROCALAMUS STRICTUS. Bamboo

From Sibpur, Caleutta, India. Presented by Mr. A. T. Gage, superin--
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received
November 11, 1907,

“A very useful and strong bamboo of India, formerly used universally for
spear staffs. The plant flowers frequently and does not die down after flower- 4
ing, as is the case with so many bamboos. The culms are said sometimes to
reach a height of 100 feet in the valleys and 40 feet on the hills.” (Prom
Colonel Munro's Monograph of the Bambusaceae.)

“This bamboo is common in parts of the province of Punjab, India, where
the climate is very dry in summer and quite cool in winter, the temperature
occasionally falling below freezing.” (Fairchild.)

21551. Currrvs Nosi.is. Mandarin.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, botanist,
Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received November 18, 1907.

“Naartje. This is a kind of mandarin which to my mind has a much better
flavor than the ordinary tangerine of the Mediterranean; the fruit is larger
and the skin can be removed quite as easily. I am under the impression that
it comes fairly true to seed, but even if this should prove not to be the case, you
may find the stocks of some use and the drought and frost resistance of the
plant may render it useful for hybridizing or grafting purposes.” (Davy.)

“The naartje has been produced in Cape Colony for the last two hundred
years or more. It is difficult to say whence it came originally, but more than
likely from the Dutch East Indies. I do not know of any orange under cul-
tivation either in Florida or California which is the exact counterpart to the
fruit which we grow here.

“We have introduced most of the varieties grown in America, and up to the
present time none of them, with the exception of Satsuma, have shown the
same hardiness and drought-resisting qualities as the original varieties in
Cape Colony.

“With regard to their resistant powers against frost, I have seen old trees
which have stood 15 degrees of frost with very little injury either to the tree
or to the crop, and I consider for our purposes that they are the best fruits of
the kind which we can grow in this colony. The trees as seedlings attain
large sizes—from 16 to 18, and sometimes 20, feet—and they bear a striking
resemblance to an ordinary seedling orange in growth. The two varieties are
named locally the Platskill and Groenskil. The meaning of the first word is
‘flat or smooth skin,’ and it appears also to apply to the shape of the fruit.
The skin of this variety adheres closely to the segments, and there,is never any
of the puffiness which accompanies so many varieties of mandarins; although
so closely adhering, it can be easily removed with the thumb and finger, but
it is not exactly what one would call a * kid-glove’ orange.

“The word Groenskil means green skin, and the fruit of this variety bears
more resemblance to the Emperor mandarin perhaps than to most others. It
hangs for a long time on the trees in good condition and is the latest ripening
variety we have. It is also more hardy than the Platskill.’ (R. A. David, —
Transvaal Department of Agriculture.) a

21552 to 21557. Dauttia spp. Dahlia.

From Mexico City, Mexico. Collected by Prof. C. G. Pringle on Sierra de
Ajusco, a mountain on the south side of the Valley of Mexico, at an alti-
tude of 8,500 feet, by request of Mr. David Fairchild. Received Novem-
ber 16 and 19, 1907.

Seeds and plants secured for hybridizing purposes.
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21552 to 21557—Continued.

21552 and 21553. DAHLIA COCCINEA. é Dahlia.
“This species varies in color from lemon yellow to brick red.”

(Pringle. )

21554 and 21555. DAHLIA MERCKII. Dahlia.

“This species varies in color from white to purplish.” (Pringle.)
21556 and 21557. DAHLIA VARIABILIS. Dahlia.

“This species varies in color from deep purple to yellow with light
purple tips.” (Pringle.)

“The last three species were found growing in profusion on a lava
field.” (Pringle.)

“Tt appears as if Dahlia coccinea and Dahlia merckii have never been
improved by crossing or even crossed on other species.” (G. W. Oliver.)

21558 to 21565. Viana spp.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Botanic
Gardens. Received November, 1907.

The Malay names and descriptions accompanied the seeds.

21558. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALUS.

Katjang pandjang. Striped seeds.
21559. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALUS.

Katjang Dadap. Uniform seeds.
21560. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALUS.

Katjang Belaet. Striped seeds, brown colored.
21561. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALUS.

Katjang Dadap. Uniform brown seeds.
21562. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALUS (7).

Katjang Dadap. Brown speckled seeds.

21563. VIGNA CATJANG.

Katjang Roedji. Brown seeds.
21564. VIGNA CATJANG.

Katjang Roedji. Uniform light green color.
21565. VIGNA CATJANG.

Katjang Landes.

21566 and 21567. Mucwuna spp.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Dr. William Fawcett, director,
Hope Botanic Gardens. Received Noy. 18, 1907.

21566. MUCUNA PRURIENS. Cow-itch bean.
21567. MUCUNA URENS. Horse-eye bean.

21568 and 21569. VicGNa SESQUIPEDALUS (7).

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Botanic Gar-
dens. Received Noy. 21, 1907. (See Nos. 21558 to 21565.)

21568. Katjang Belact. Brown speckled seeds.

21569. Katjang Dadap. Light speckled seeds.
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166 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21570 and 21571. Rubus spp. Raspberry.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, D. D., Chi
nese Tract Society. Received Oct. 23, 1907.

21570. q
“Native wild black raspberry from Mokunshan, China.” (arnham.)
21571.

“Seeds of a wild raspberry.” (larnham.)

21572. JACQUEMONTIA PENTANTHA.

From Miami, Fla. Collected by Mr. P. J. Wester, special agent, Sub-
tropical Laboratory and Garden. Received Noy. 23, 1907.
“Tab. No. 500. This plant is a perennial vine, moderately vigorous, and is”
native to the Florida Keys. The leaves are dark green, the flowers bright blue,
about 2 centimeters in diameter, and one of the most dainty flowers I have ever
seen, One to four flowers at a time open on the cyme, which contains several
dozen flower buds. The plant is exceedingly floriferous, and I am sure that,
being so distinct from all other flowers on climbing plants, it will prove an in-
teresting acquisition to ornamental climbers.” (Wester.)

21573. ANONA sp. .
From Toco, Trinidad, British West Indies. Received through Mr. O. W.
Barrett, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Noy. 25, 1907.
“Seeds of an Anona nearly related to Anona squamosa; fair fruit.”

( Barrett.)

21574 to 21582.
From Alexandretta, Turkey. <A collection of seeds of leguminous plants
made by Mrs. F. A. Shepard, American Medical Mission, Aintab, Turkey,

at the request of Mr. David Fairchild. Received Oct. 18, 1907.
‘The following are seeds of plants that grow on our arid hills and that the

animals eat with avidity.” (Shepard.)
21574. MerpICAGO TRIBULOIDES. 21577. "TRIGONELLA RADIATA,
21575. MrbDICAGO LUPULINA. 21578. ‘TRIGONELLA CRASSIPES.

21576. MEDICAGO TUBERCULATA (7). 21579. TRIGONELLA MONANTHA,

“ The following seeds I found at a village near the Amanus Mountains.
These are used as fodder by the villagers in that region. They are dried
for the animals for winter, and the peas are ground up and fed to cattle.”
(Shepard.)

21580. VICIA sp. 21582. VICIA sp.
Yonja, Pakla.
21581. VicrA sp.
Kushne.
21583. Currrus LIMONUM. Lemon.

From Riverside, Cal. Presented by Mr. James Mills, superintendent, Arling-

ton Heights Fruit Company. Received November 25, 1907.

Villa Franca. The above cuttings were procured for Mr. D. W. May, Porto
Rico Agricultural Experiment Station, Mayaguez, Porto Rico.

21584 to 21593.

From Bodoe, Tromsoé, Norway. Received from Mr. L. P. Nilssen, director —
of the agricultural school and experiment ‘station, through Prof. N. BH. —
Hansen, of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak., as —
agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture, November 23,
1907.

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- 21584 to 21593—Continued.

| 21584 to 21591. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM. Potato.
| Grown at the agricultural school farm, Bodoe.
|

21584. Flekket.

(No. 282.) From Loedingen, 68° 30’ N. lat., where it has been
raised for a series of years.” (Hansen.)
21585. Flairball.

“(No. 283.) Grown for a succession of years at the agricultural
school at Bodoe, 67° 20’ N. lat.” (Hansen.)

21586. Russe.

“(No. 284.) Cultivated for ten years at the agricultural school
at Bodoe after having been raised for many years in Loedingen.
Originally the stock came from Archangel, on the Arctic Ocean
coast of Huropean Russia.” (Hansen.)

21587. Swensk.

“(No. 285.) Grown for six years on the agricultural school
farm at Bodoe, after having been cultivated for many years at
Tana, 70° 25’, Swedish Lapland.” (Hansen.)

21588. Tana, white.

“(No. 286.) Cultivated for six years at the agricultural ‘school
at Bodoe, after being cultivated many years in Tana, Swedish Lap-
land.” (Hansen.)

21589. Loeding.

“(No. 287.) Grown for a succession of years in Loedingen,
northern Norway.” (Hansen.)

21590. Hoeyer.

(No. 288. Grown for a succession of years in Loedingen,
northern Norway.” (Hansen.)

21591. Svensk, potato seeds.-

“(No. 289.) Raised in 1907 at the agricultural school, Bodoe.
The parent is described under S. P. I. No. 21587.” (Hansen.)

21592 and 21593. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.
21592. Finne.

“(No. 290.) From Skjaerstad, 67° 15’, northern Norway.”
(Hansen.)

21598. ni
“(No. 291.) Barley of 1907 from Haarvik, in Loedingen, 68° 30’,
northern Norway.” (Hansen.)

21594 to. 21598. Cirrus spp.

From Glen St. Mary, Fla. Propagated by Mr. G. L. Taber for distribution
by the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction. Numbered November 26,
1907.

Hybrid citrus fruits developed by Dr. H. J. Webber, in charge of the Depart-
ment Plant Breeding Laboratory.

21594.. CITRUS TRIFOLIATA X AURANTIUM. | Citrange.
Savage. (P. B. No. 779.) Budded on trifoliata stock.
21595. CITRUS NOBILIS X AURANTIUM.

Thornton. (BP. B. No. 5.) Budded on sour stock.
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21594 to 21598—Continued.

21596. CITRUS NOBILIS X DECUMANA.

Sampson. (P. B. No, 1316.) Budded on rough lemon stock.

21597. CITRUS NOBILIS X AURANTIUM. Tangerine orange.
Trimble. (P. B. No. 627.) Budded on rough lemon stock.

21598. CITRUS NOBILIS X AURANTIUM. Tangerine orange.
Weshart. (P. B. No, 628.) Budded on rough lemon stock. .

21599. VicNa UNGUICULATA. Cowpea.

From Olar, 8S. C. Received from Mr. A. W. Brabham, through Prof. C. V
Piper, November 26, 1907.

‘Brabham, A variety originated by A. W. Brabham, Olar, S. C., which ap-
peared as a natural hybrid in a field planted to alternate plants of Iron and
Whippoorwill. The spotted seeds are quite intermediate between the Iron and
the Whippoorwill. ‘The plant has the erect habit of the Whippoorwill, holds its
leaves satisfactorily as the Iron, and is remarkably prolific.” ( Piper.)

21600 to 21605.
From Poona, Bombay, India. Presented by Mr. I. Fletcher, Deputy Di-

rector of Agriculture. Received November 26, 1907.

21600. PHASEOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS, Moth bean. .
Math. From agricultural station, Dhulia.

21601. PANICUM FRUMENTACEUM, Millet.
Banti. From agricultural station, Nadiad.

21602. VIGNA CATJANG. Catjang.
Chavali. From agricultural station, Nadiad.

21603. VIGNA CATJANG. Catjang.
Chola. From Katargam district, Surat.

21604. PANICUM FRUMENTACEUM. Millet.
Banti. From agricultural station, Surat.

21605. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.
Watana. From Walod district, Surat.

21606. ANoONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoyer. |

From Portici, Italy. Presented by Prof. L. Savastano, Royal School of
Agriculture, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received November 29, 1907.

“Anona cherimolia is propagated exclusively by seed in Calabria. Varieties
of it are not distinguished, which means that there are no varieties.” (Savas-
tano.)

21608. THESPESIA POPULNEA.

From Miami, Fla. Collected by Mr. P. J. Wester, special agent,. Sub-
tropical Laboratory and Garden. Received November 29, 1907.

“A tree native to the Florida Keys. It is quite attractive on account of
its abundance of foliage, and, the leaves being somewhat thick and leathery,
it might be well adapted for an avenue tree in cities. The flowers very closely
resemble those of the cotton plant. The tree is apparently a very rapid grower .
and seems to transplant easily.” (Wester.)

The same as No. 11768, inventory No. 11.

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21609. CaANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.

From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. William Hart, director,
Agricultural College, through Prof. C. V. Piper. Received November 30,
1907.

A bush form.

921610. SespaniA AEGYPTIACA.

From India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, director, Botanic Gardens,
Melbourne, Australia. Received December 2, 1907.

(See S. P. I. No. 21542 for description.)

21611. PuocaMaA PENDULA.

From Monte, Grand Canary, Canary Islands. Presented by Mr. Alaricus
Delmard. Received December 2, 1907.

“Seeds of a species of low-growing shrub which grows on the slopes of the
arid hillsides in the Canary Islands. It has a most beautiful weeping habit,
giving the plants the appearance of tiny weeping willows, not over 24 to 3
feet high. This would be very beautiful as a cover for dry hillsides overlook-
ing the sea. It has already been brought into culture. Will probably with-
stand severe drought.” (fFairchild.)

91612. JUGLANS NIGRA X REGIA. Walnut.

From Pasadena, Cal. Presented by Mr. J. B. Wagner. Received Decem-
ber 4, 1907.

“Wagner's Giant Hybrid. This is a cross between Eastern Black and Santa
Barbara Soft Shell. It is now about 20 inches in diameter—6 years from
seed—while neither of its parents at same age, grown within 50 feet of it
under same conditions, is over 5 inches in diameter. This, I believe, and Bur-
bank says, is the most rapid growing hardwood tree in existence and a boon
as wood and lumber.” (Wagner.) (See also Nos. 19261 and 21710.)

21613. Mucuna FAWCETTII.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Dr. William Faweett, director,
Hope Botanic Gardens. Received December 5, 1907.

21616 to 21639.

From Peking, Chi-li, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, December 6 and 9, 1907.

21616. DIOSCoREA sp. Yam.

From Peking, Chi-li, China. ‘“(No. 741a, Oct. 22,1907.) A yam grown
extensively in northern China, the roots being boiled and eaten; some-
times sugar coated and sold as a sweetmeat. A trifle sharp of taste.
Can grow in rather alkaline soil, but loves drainage and deep soil; some-
times the tubers grow to be 4 feet long.” (J/eyer.)

21617. CHIONANTHUS RETUSA (7). Chinese fringe tree.

From Boshan, Shantung, China. “(No. 740a, Sept. 19, 1907.) An
oleaceous, deciduous tree with Rhamnus-like leaves and bearing in spring
a multitude of white, fringed, fragrant flowers, followed in the fall by
masses of blue berries, looking like wild grapes. This tree is used by
the Chinese to graft their Olea fragrans upon. Chinese name Pai lou
pi.” (Meyer.)

21618. ZizyPHUS SATIVA. Jujube.

From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘“ (No. 743a, Sept. 30, 1907.) This
variety, called Chin sze tsao, is said to be the best variety for the so-
ealled honey jujube manufacture. It is a remarkably sweet variety.”
(Meyer.)

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21619. ZizYPHUS SATIVA. Jujube.

From Hwei-goir, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 744a, Sept. 27, 1907.) This
variety is called Yuen ling tsao or Su hsin tsao, The fruits are being
steamed and smoked and sold as smoked dates, Ghee tsao.” (Meyer.) —

21620. Rosa XANTHINA. Rose.

From Shushan, Shantung, China. “(No. 745a, Aug. 28, 1907.) This;
beautiful single yellow rose, Rosa wanthina, growing in dry, rocky locali-
ties and mostly in sheltered places, produces masses of delicate yellow
flowers in early summer. Is used by the Chinese as a erate stock fo
the tea varieties of roses.” (JJ/eyer.)

21621. BRASSICA CHINENSIS. Chinese turnip.

From Wei-hsien, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 746a, Aug. 20, 1907.) A
round, white turnip; Chinese name Yuen man ching. Said to be a
superior variety of turnip, growing well in irrigated soil and attaining
its best growth when the cool weather starts.” (Meyer.)

21622. BRASSICA CHINENSIS: Chinese turnip.

From Wei-hsien, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 747a, Aug. 20, 1907.) A
long, white turnip; Chinese name Chang man ching. To this variety the
same remarks apply as to the preceding number, 746a (S. P. I. No.
21621.)” (Meyer.)

21623. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Wei-hsien, Shantung, China. “ (No. 748a, Aug. 20, 1907.) Green
turnip-radish. Chinese name Chang lo bo. A peculiar variety of this
group; has excellent stomachic properties, being appetizing and promot-
ing digestion; is always eaten raw, either sliced or shredded. It loves
a deep, well-drained soil and must not lack water when becoming ma-
ture; otherwise it has a tendency to become pungent.” (dM/eyer.)

21624. BRASSICA PE-TSAL Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Wei-hsien, Shantung, China. “(No. 749a, Aug. 20, 1907.)
large variety of white cabbage; Chinese name 7'a pai “*tsay. It requires
a rich, well-drained soil and an abundance of water during the whole
period of growth; sown in seed beds in the latter half of June or in
early July, and planted in its permanent place in the last week of August
or in the early days of September at distances varying from 14 to 24
feet, according to richness of soil and hardiness of variety.” (Meyer.)—

21625. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage.

From Yen-tchou-fu, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 750a, Sept. 4, 1907.) <A
white cabbage; Chinese name 7a pai tsay tsun. A very large variety
of the Chinese cabbage, said to grow up to 40 pounds in weight and to be ~
very solid. This variety is largely exported to the south of China.”
( Meyer.)

21626. BRASSICA PE-TSAI. Pe-tsai cabbage. |

From Tchang-tchou, Chi-li, China. ‘“‘(No. 75la, Oct. 2, 1907.) A
large, long-headed variety of Chinese cabbage; Chinese name J7'a pai tsay.
This variety is somewhat loose in its make-up, but it is able to stand
considerable saline matter in the soil. One excellent feature of these
cabbages is that they are far easier to digest than our varieties and —
never emit unpleasant odors when being boiled. As they also withstand —
heat and dry air to a much greater degree than our yarieties, they will
probably grow in regions of the United States where ordinary cabbages
do not thrive.” (JMeyer.)

21627. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Yen-tchou-fu, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 752a, Sept. 4, 1907.)
Chinese name Yen tsun. A famous variety of tobacco, being exported —
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from here to different cities in China; has rather short, though very
broad, leaves; grows best on well-drained, irrigated soil and stands alkali
remarkably well. It may be a good crop for the irrigated valleys of
southern Utah and New Mexico.” (Meyer.)

21628. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.

From Tchang-tchou, Chi-li, China. ‘(No. 7538a, Oct. 2, 1907.) Chinese
name Whang qua. Is grown in the fields against sorghum-stem trellises.
When sown in succession produces cucumbers until the frost kills them.
Loves a well-drained soil.” (J/eyer.)

21629. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

From Tai-an-fu, Shantung, China. “(No. 754a, Sept. 11, 1907.) A
fine yellow-meated variety of watermelon, considered by the Chinese far
| superior to the red-meated varieties. Chinese name Huang si qua.”
ee (Meyer.)

216380. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

From Chinan-fu, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 755a, Aug. 27, 1907.) <A
white-meated variety of watermelon, coming later in the season than the
red varieties. It is, however, not as sweet as those.” (J/eyer.)

21631. SoLANUM MELONGENA. Eggplant.

From Chang-ho, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 756a, Sept. 29, 1907.) <A
large-fruited variety of eggplant of a pale violet color. The fruits weigh
as much as 7 or 8 pounds apiece, while the plant can resist alkali very
well.

“The Chinese pickle these fruits in brine for winter use. Chinese
name Ta cha tse.” (Meyer.)

21632. CAPSICUM ANNUUM. Pepper.

From Hsing-chi, Chi-li, China. ‘“(No. 757a, Oct. 3, 1907.) Chinese
name Teng lung tsiao. A very large fruited variety of Chili pepper,
of round oblong shape, dark-red color, and juicy but pungent. With-
stands alkali in soil quite well.” (dJ/eyer.)

21633. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.

From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 759a, Sept. 30, 1907.) Chinese
name Mu su tsun. <A rather short-growing variety; said to draw the
alkali away from the land; highly prized as a cattle and mule food;
sometimes used as a cover crop in jujube orchards; generally left to
occupy the land from four to five years. The Chinese grow alfalfa only
as a land improver, not directly as a food for domestic animals; the
moment the land is fit again for food crops, the alfalfa is dug up.”
( Meyer.)

21634. Zoysia PUNGENS. Korean lawn grass.

From Laushan Mountains, Shantung, China. “(No. 760a, Aug. 2 and
3, 1907.) A valuable lawn grass, sent formerly from north Korea under
Nos. 470a and 471a (S. P. I. Nos. 19425 and 19426). See remarks with
these notes. This grass seems to do better in the elevated altitudes than
on the burning plains, as it apparently likes cool nights.” (Jleyer.)

21635. POoOLIANTHES TUBEROSA. Tuberose.

From Tientsin, Chi-li, China. “(No. 765a, Oct. 7, 1907.) <A red-flow-
ered tuberose; Chinese name Wan hsian yu. It seems to be a pale-red
variety of the tuberose. The bulbs are taken up in the early part of Octo-
ber, left on the field several days to ripen off and dry, and are then stored
in dry, frostproof storerooms.” (J/eyer.)

21636. ASTRAGALUS Sp. (?)

From Mong-tchun, Chi-li, China. “!(No. 758a, Oct. 1, 1907.) <A legu-
minous plant; Chinese name Pow tow chiang. It is grown by the Chi-

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nese as a land improver when the soil is heavily charged with alkali, —
growing from five to seven years on the land before it is fit again for
sorghum, wheat, or beans. It is not liked by cattle, although it is occa-_
sionally fed. When killed by the frost, the stems are cut off, dried and
bunched, and utilized as fuel. It is also sometimes grown in pear
orchards as a cover crop. May be of extreme value to the arid alkaline
regions of the United States.” (Meyer.)

21637. ANTHISTIRIA CILIATA.

From Lung-tung, Shantung, China. “(No. 763a, Sept. 25, 1907.) A
tall-growing grass, covering here and there large areas on Chinese burial
grounds. It is carefully cut down in autumn, bunched up, and sold for
fuel; is probably too coarse for food, but might be grown for paper man-
ufacture in arid regions of the United States.” (J/eyer.)

21638. AGROPYRON sp.

From Tsingtau, Shantung, China. “(No. 76la, July 31, 1907.) <A
grass found growing along banks and along roads exposed to the sea-
wind. It seems to be somewhat soil binding.” (J/eyer.)

21639. SPOROBOLUS ELONGATUS.

From Laushan Mountains, Shantung, China. “(No. 762a, Aug. 3,
1907.) A grass growing here and there in clumps between boulders and —
along trails.” (MJeyer.)

21641 and 21642. PuHoeENrIx DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From New York, N. Y. Received from Hills Brothers, December 5, 1907.
21641. Halawi (7). From Bassorah, Arabia.
21642. Fard. From Muscat, Arabia.

“These dates were used by Hills Brothers in the manufacture of the so-called
stuffed dates, and were secured for the purpose of originating varieties adapted
to the Southwest.” (airchild.)

21643. LacENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
Department of Agriculture. Received December 6, 1907.

Pipe calabash. (For description see 8. P. I. No. 19616.)

21644 to 21656.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received from Yokohama Nursery Company ©
(Limited), December 9, 1907.

The following collection of tubers is for experiments with wet-land crops in |
the South:

21644. COoOLOCASIA sp.

Hasu-imo.

21645. CoLocASIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTA.
Sato-imo.

21646. CoLocASIA ANTIQUORUM ESCULENTA.
Yegu-imo.
21647. COoLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM.
Mizu-imo.
21648. COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM,
Tono-imo.
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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 173

21644 to 21656—Continued.

21649. CoLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM.
Hatake-imo.

21650. SAGITTARIA SAGITTAEFOLIA,
Kuwai.

21651. SAGITTARIA SAGITTAEFOLIA,
Suita kuwai. ;

21652. DIOSCOREA JAPONICA TUBEROSA.
Kashiu-imo.

21653. DIoSscoREA sp.

21654. Dr1oscoREA JAPONICA.
Jinenjo.

21655. DIoScoREA JAPONICA,
Naga-imo.

21656. DroscoREA JAPONICA.
Ichinen-imo.

21657. AMyYGDALUS ANDERSONII. Wild peach.

From Pyramid Lake, Nevada. Presented by Mr. Marsden Manson, C. E.,
2010 Gough street, San Francisco, Cal. Received December 10, 1907.

“These seeds I selected from vigorous and large shrubs or small trees growing
on the west side of Pyramid Lake.

“ Experiments with these should be to develop:

“(1) AS a peach.

“(2) AS an almond (the kernel is quite edible).

“(3) By hybridization with both the above, (1) and (2).

(4) As a stock for (1) and (2).” (J/anson.)

21658. ARALIA RACEMOSA. Spikenard.

From North Clarendon, Vt. Presented by Mr. James Barrett, through Mr.
O. W. Barrett. Received December 1, 1907.

“Prefers half shade in moist soil along roads or streams in ferests; is seldom
found in open situations. It reaches a height of from 3 to 5 feet. The roots
are perennial, but the stems die back every winter. Decoctions of the thick
aromatic bark of the roots with sugar are used as a catarrhal remedy. The
bark is gathered late in the autumn.” (Barrett.)

“This species being closely related to Aralia cordata, the Japanese udo, it
seems feasible to try hybrids between the two species with the view of creating
a more rapid growing form of the Japanese vegetable.” ( Fairchild.)

“A hardy, herbaceous perennial herb, 3 to 6 feet high, with a large and thick,
strongly aromatic root. In general appearance it rather closely resembles the
_Jgapanese Aralia cordata, except that the leaves usually have three leaflets
mstead of five and the leaflets are broader in proportion to their length and less
hairy.’ (W. &. Wight.)

21659. CassrIA ROBUSTA.

From Biloxi, Miss. Presented by Mr. S. M. Tracy, through Prof. C. V.
Piper. Received December 5, 1907.

“This is common in central Mississippi, where it grows as an erect, branch-
ing annual, 3 to 5 feet high. It is the largest and most vigorous growing of the
“sensitive plants,’ and as it reseeds the ground freely it will probably be of
value as a cover and restorative crop for citrus groves and other fields where a
rank, Ssummer-growing legume is wanted. Being an annual, it can be eradicated
easily by a Single plowing at any time during the summer.

“Seed may be sown at any time from December to February, and needs no
special treatment.” (T'racy.)

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174 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21660 to 21662. TrirotiuM ALEXANDRINUM. Berseem.

From Cairo, Egypt. Received from Mr. George P. Foaden, Khedival Agri-
cultural Society, December 10, 1907.

21660. Muscowi. 21662. Saidi.
21661. Fachl.

21663 and 21664.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received from Yokohama Nursery Company
(Limited), December, 1907.

216638. EurrReMA HEDERAEFOLIA. Dry-land wasabi.
Yuri-wasabi.
See No. 10579, Inventory No. 11, for description.

21664. Dioscorma sp.

21666. Mucwna sp.

From Gasparee Island, Trinidad. Received through Mr. O. W. Barrett,
December 14, 1907.

“Found on the rocky hillsides in virgin forests; possibly a Venezuelan spe-
cies, not seen on the mainland of Trinidad.” (Barrett.)

21667 to 21683.

From Ichang, Hupeh, China. Collected by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Ar- 7
nold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Depart-
ment. Received in November and December, 1907.

21667. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

“(No. 207.) Hsao mesh. The hairy red wheat, said to be awned;
sown ninth to eleventh moon; ripe fourth to fifth moon. Cultivated at
Ichang and in the mountains. Used for making flour.” (Wéilson.)

21668. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat. |

“(No. 208.) Hsao mesh. Smooth white wheat, said to be without
awns; sown tenth moon (November) ; ripe fourth and fifth moons (May ~
and early June). Cultivated at Ichang and in the mountains. Used for —
making flour. This is considered the best wheat in this region.” —
( Wilson.)

21669. HorDrEUM VULGARE NUDUM. Hull-less barley. ;

“(No. 209.) MWe mesh. Sown ninth moon (October); ripe fourth to
fifth moons. Cultivated in the mountain regions. Not used for making —
flour, but ground into coarse meal and made into cakes.” (Wilson.)

21670. HorDEUM VULGARE NUDUM. Hull-less barley. —

“(No. 210.) J/e mesh. Sown ninth moon; ripe fourth and fifth moons. —
Cultivated around Ichang and in the mountain region. Used in the same ~
way as No. 209 (S. P. I. No. 21669).” (Wilson.) ‘

21671. HordDEUM VULGARE. Barley. —

“(No. 211.) Fa mesh. Sown ninth moon; ripe fourth to fifth moons.
Cultivated around Ichang and in the mountains. Used mainly by peas- —
ants.” ( Wilson.) 4

21672. AVENA SATIVA. | Oat.

“(No. 212.) Yen mesh. Sown eleventh moon (December) ; ripe fourth —
and fifth moons. A mountain crop; eaten after the manner of porridge; —
also used for feeding horses.” (Wilson.) A,

“A hull-less variety.” (Carleton.)

132

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 175

21667 fy 21683—_ Continued.

21673. KFAGOPYRUM Sp. Buckwheat.

“(No. 218, Oct. 4, 1907.) Ku ch’ao. A green buckwheat which grows
23 to 4 feet high; used for making cakes. This buckwheat is an impor-
tant crop in the higher mountains (5,000 to 8,000 feet), where it is cul-
tivated during the summer months; in the Yangtze Valley and in the
mountains up to 3,000 feet. It is sown in the twelfth moon (January)
and reaped in the fourth and fifth moons. In the neighborhood of Ichang
it is often cultivated as a catch crop in the early autumn.” (Wéilson.)

“Translated the word ‘ Ku ch’ao’ means ‘ early sown.’” (Carleton.)

21674. FacopyruM sp. Buckwheat.

“(No. 214.) Hwa chao. A red buckwheat which grows 1 to 2 feet
high; used for making cakes. Fields of this pink buckwheat scattered
over the mountain sides constitute when in flower one of the prettiest
sights imaginable.” (Wilson.)

““The word ‘ Hwa ch’ao’ means ‘late sown.’” (Carleton.) (For fur-
ther description, see So 125 I, IN@s Zales)

21675. RUBUS INNOMINATUS.

(No. 92.) Sweet or semisweet bramble, 4 to 12 feet. Stems not very
prickly, clothed with short, soft pubescence. Leaves 3 to 5 foliate, termi-
nal leaflet often trilobed; under side pale and clothed with short, soft
pubescence. Calyx glandular or eglandular. Fruit paniculate, red, of
good size and fine flavor; panicle often a foot long. Common in thickets
up to 4,000 feet everywhere in western Hupeh. In fruit very ornamental
and should, I think, prove a useful plant to the breeder on account of its
immense panicles. It is the same as Rubus kuntzeanus, Hemsl.”
( Wilson.)

21676. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

“(No. 260.) A cereal growing 6 to 12 feet high. Pellicles reddish black.
Cultivated in valleys and low hills to the south of Ichang.” (Wéilson.)

21677. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

“(No. 260a.) A cereal growing 6 to 12 feet high. Pellicles black or
nearly so. Commonly cultivated in the valleys around Ichang.”’ ( Wilson.)

21678. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

(No. 202.) A cereal. growing 8 to 12 feet high. Pellicles dull red or
reddish chestnut. Widely cultivated on the alluvial flats between Shasi
and Yochow, and more especially around Shasi. It was from the last-
named place that the seeds were obtained.

“In this part of the Yangtze Valley the sole use of sorghum (kao-liang)
is for making wine and spirits. I can find no record of its being used for
food even by the peasants.” (Wilson.)

21679. Licgusticum sp. (?)

“(No. 262.) Tu hoa. Herb 3 to 5 feet high. Flowers white, in large
corymbs. Commonly cultivated in the mountains of western Hupeh above
4,000 feet. Roots used in medicine; said to possess stomachic, tonic, car-
minative, expectorant, and lenitive properties.” (Wéilson.)

21680. LicustTicumM sp. (?)

“(No. 262a.) Tu hoa. Similar to No. 262 (S. P. I. No. 21679) but with
much smaller corymbs and in all probability a different species. Its
properties are the same, and J can not find that any distinction is made
in the drug shops here.

“The Imperial maritime customs valuation of Tw hoa is 700 haikwan
taels per picul. Large quantities are exported down the river from
Ichang.” (Wilson.) j

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176 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21667 to 21683—Continued.

21681. CODONOPSIS TANGSHEN.

“(No. 269, Oct. 31, 1907.) T’ang shen, bastard ginseng. A climbing ~
herb, 38 to 6 feet, with bluish purple flowers, greenish without; very
abundant in the margins of thickets (Sometimes cultivated also), 4,000-
to 7,000 feet. Roots supposed to possess valuable tonic properties. AIso—
considered a mild aphrodisiac. For full details see Kew Bulletin No. 1,
1907. 3

“Vast quantities are exported from Ichang in three grades, valued,
respectively, by the Imperial maritime customs at 20, 15, and 10 haikwan
taels.” ( Wilson.)

21682. MRHUS VERNICIFERA. Lacquer tree.

“(No. 123, Sept. 4, 1907.) <A tree 25 to 40 feet high, cultivated around
the margins of fields between 3,000 and 7,500 feet and in wild woods |
above 4,000 feet. Branches more or less whorled, ascending at an angle ||
of about 45°. Leaves unparipinnate, five to many foliate, 1 foot to 23
feet long, clustered at the ends of the branches. Flowers small, greenish —
white, borne in large, axillary panicles. Fruit small, flattened, straw |
colored.

“Rhus vernicifera, the Che shu of the Chinese, is the source of the
well-known * Ningpo’ varnish, at least that of central and western China. —
What the ‘ Ningpo’ plant may be is a matter of doubt, since no specimens —
have ever been collected there. It is, however, more than likely that
‘Ningpo* is merely a trade name adopted by fruit growers in China to
signify this particular varnish. ‘Throughout the mountains south of
Hupeh the trees are multitudinous, and enormous quantities of varnish
are obtained and exported te all parts of China.

“The trees are first cut when about 6 inches in diameter; if too young
the cutting kills. The average age of the trees is said to be above 60
years. The wood is useless save for fuel. In the woods the trees natur- —
ally grow taller than in the open. The tree is the property of the owner —
of the land, not of the tenant, and the varnish belongs to the former.

* Cutting the trees commences at the lower altitudes about the 20th of
the fifth moon, but is general during the sixth moon. This is the time
when the flowers are just opening. Oblique incisions 4 to 12 inches long
and one-half inch to 1 inch wide are made in the trunk and main branches
in the early morning and the varnish collected in bamboo tubs, shells, ©
broken basins, etc., in the evening. These incisions are more or less |
spirally arranged along the stems. The varnish exudes for 7 days and |
then a thin slice of bark is cut away from the edge of the original inci- |
sion. This is repeated seven times, the whole operation of collecting the |
varnish lasting about 50 days. The varnish when it first exudes is whit-
ish, but quickly becomes dark almond on exposure to the air. A large ©
tree yields 5 to 7 catties (63 to 94 pounds). This varnish is fit for use ©
as soon as it is gathered, but there are several grades on the market, and
it is probable that it subsequently undergoes some kind of preparation,

“The fruits when ground up, steamed, and submitted to pressure yield —
an oil used for culinary purpeses, but more so for candle making. This —
oil is more abundant in the pericarp than in the seed.” ( Wilson.) ;

21683. ANGELICA sp. (7)

“(No. 201, Oct. 9, 1907.) T’ang kuei. An umbelliferous herb 2 to 8 feet —
high, with fine dissected decompound leaves, white flowers, and some —
short, thickened roots. This medicine is plentifully cultivated in the
mountains of western Szechuan above 5,000 feet and more sparingly in
the mountains of Hupeh around 6,500 feet. It requires deep rich loam
and a good supply of manure—pig dung by preference. So far wild speci-
mens are unknown.

“This medicine is in great request among the Chinese, especially in the
more southern parts of the Empire. It is said to possess valuable but
mild tonic properties. if

“At Jchang the customs’ valuation is 15 haikwan taels per picul, first —
class; 9 haikwan taels, second class. Large quantities are exported from
here. I am not at all sure of the generic name, and it may be a Ligus
ticum.” ( Wilson.) :

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JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. aL eich

21684. Zea MAYS. Corn.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion
Experimental, through Mr. David Fairchild. Received December 12,
1907.

“A red corn used to make the national fermented drink, ‘red chicha.’ The
common corn is used for chicha as well, but the color is about like that of
fermented cane juice. The coloring matter in the red chicha is obtained chiefly
from the cob. This red chicha is greatly liked by the natives and is sold at
most fiestas by the laboring classes. I have never heard of its being used for
coloring wine, but it is used in coloring gelatine.” (Sedgwick.)

21688. CapsicUM ANNUUM. Pepper.

a From Chico, Cal. Collected in Mexico and presented by Mr. Edward M.
Ehrhorn, First Deputy Commissioner of Horticulture, San Francisco, Cal.
Grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, season of 1907. Received
December 7, 1907.

21689. Cirrus AURANTIUM. Orange.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist
of Algeria. Received December 16, 1907.

Précoce de Kabylie.

21691 to 21693. Cucurpira MELANOSPERMA: Ecuador melon.

From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. S. Ordonez M. Received Decem-
ber 14, 1907.

21691. Long green shell. 21693. Green shell, striped white.
21692. White shell. (For description see No. 18828. )

21695 to 21697. Cynara scoLyMUS. Artichoke.

From Milan, Italy. Received from Fratelli Ingegnoli, December 10, 1907.
21695. . Grosse Italia. 21697. Senza Spine di Venezia.
21696. Violetto di Provenza.

21699. PerrskA GRATISSIMA. Avocado.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion
Hxperimentale, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received December 20, 1907.

21700 to 21702.

From Peking, Chi-li, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, December, 1907.

21700. CHLORIS VIRGATA.

From Tong-kwan-tun, Chi-li. ‘“(No. 764a, Oct. 3, 1907.) A bad grass.
Chinese name Lu pu tun. This annual grass overruns whole fields and
is a great weed, but it resists alkali to a most remarkable degree and is
eaten by all domestic animals. Overruns even alfalfa fields. For trial,
without taking responsibility upon myself.” (Meyer.)

21701. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.

From Hanchau, Chekiang. “(No. 826a, June 27, 1907.) A small but
sweet melon growing not much larger than a big apple.’ (Meyer.)

21702. STACHYS AFFINIS. Crosne.

From Peking, Chi-li. ‘‘(No. 28, Nov. 5, 1907.) Chinese name Kan lo;
used as appetizers by the better classes of Chinese. They pickle them
in brine and serve them as they are. Foreigners stew them and eat
them with a milk sauce, just like Jerusalem artichokes.” (Meyer.)

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178 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

217703. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From New York, N. Y. Received from Messrs. Reiss & Brady, 349 Green-
wich street, December 20, 1907.

Fard.—Seed of this variety secured for propagation in seedling date orchards.

21704 and 21705. Puysais spp.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. R. A. Davis,
government horticulturist. Received December 23, 1907.

21704. PHYSALIS FRANCHETI. Chinese lantern plant.
“Was formerly considered poisonous, but is now found to be an edible
commodity.” (Davis.)
21705. PHYSALIS PERUVIANA.
“The variety which is most largely grown here.” -(Davis.)

21706. HarpePpHyLLUM CAFFRUM. Kafir plum.

From Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Received from Mr.
Charles P. Lounsbury, entomologist, Department of Agriculture, Decem-
_ ber 24, 1907.
“This tree has shown itself to be a promising shade tree in southern
California.” (Fairchild.) (For description see No. 9616, Inventory
No. 9.)

21707 to 21709.

From district Amraoti, Berars, India. Presented by Mr. Anant Sitaram
~ Dhavale, Nimboli, Post Mangrul-Dhavale, through Prof. C. V. Piper.
Received December 27, 1907

21707. SESAMUM INDICUM. Sesame.
“Til. Both rainy and cold season crop, but the rainy season’s crop
is often plowed in for wheat sowing.” (Dhavwale.)
~
21708. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS. Mung bean.
“Urid. An autumn crop, the most leguminous one and the one most
generally plowed in for all the cold-weather crops.” (Dhawale.)
21709. PISUM ARVENSE. Field pea.

“Muter. A cold-weather leguminous crop, very rarely plowed in—
in case of failure only.” (Dhavale.)

21'710. JUGLANS NIGRA X REGIA. Walnut.

From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. Philippe L. de Vilmorin. Received
December 24, 1907.

“Juglans vilmoriniana Carr. These nuts are rare, of course, as in all hybrids,
and one big tree nearly 100 years old bears only 12 to 20 every year. Strange
to say, one hybrid breeds true. In some hundred seedlings made in the last
years, I have noticed only two or three that are not true.” (Vilmorin.)

(See also Nos. 19261 and 21612; also Garden and Forest, Vol. IV, p. 51, 1891.)

21711 to 21715.

From Bodoe, Tromsoé, Norway. Received from Mr. L. P. Nilssen, director
of the agricultural school and experiment station, through Prof. N. E.
Hansen, of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak., as
agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture in 1906. Num-
bered December, 1907.

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21711 to 21715—Continued.
a 21711. HorDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

“(No. 277.) <A barley from Ofoton, 68° 20’, north of the Arctic Circle
in Norway, from the innermost point of a deep fjord, or arm of the sea,
a few meters above sea level, on Sandy soil; severe winter, cold, but
usually with snow. This is originally from Lyngen in Tromsoe Amt or
province; in a deep fjord, 69° 17’ N. lat., and cultivated fifteen years
in succession at Hlvegaard, a farm belonging to S. Mosling, where it
has ripened every year. The present sample raised by S. Mosling, of
Elvegaard, at Ofoton.” (Hansen.)

21712. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

“(No. 278.) Seed of oats from the same place as No. 277 (S. P. I.
No. 21711). Cultivated here one year.” (Hansen.)

JULY, 1906, TO DECEMBER, 1907. 179

21713. HorRDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

“(No. 279.) Sample of barley from Hans Olsen Misvaer, in Skjaer-
stad, in 67° 7’ latitude in northern Norway, in a deep fjord, where the
winter is uniformly cold and the summer often oppressively warm;
sandy soil. This sample was cultivated for a number of years in succes-
sion in the same place. Sowing season about May 20; harvest August
24.” (Hansen.)

21714. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

“(No. 280.) Spring rye from the same locality as No. 279 (S. P. I.
No. 21718).” (Hansen.)

21715. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

“(No. 281.) Winter rye from Arnoldus Mo, Bodin, 67° 19’ latitude,
northern Norway, a locality on the seacoast, where the fields often lie
bare in winter. This sample was cultivated over fifty years on the same
place.” (Hansen.) -

21716 to 21730.

From Tashkent, Turkestan, Russian Central Asia. Received from Mr.
Richard Schroeder, director of the experiment station, through Prof.
N. E. Hansen, of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak.,
as agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture in 1906.
Numbered December, 1907.

21716. GoSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM. Cotton.
“Bokhara. (No. 292.) From the bazaar: at Tashkent, Turkestan.”

(Hansen.)

21717. MaLus MALUS. Apple.

“Kisyl alma. (No. 293.) From Samarcand, Russian Turkestan.”
( Hansen.)
21718. BETA VULGARIS. ‘ Beet.
“Muschak-dumalak. (No. 294.) From Tashkent, Russian Turkestan.
Seed of native beet.” (Hansen.)
21719. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.
“Kok-badrin. (No. 295.) From Tashkent, Russian Turkestan.”
(Hansen.)
21720. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom corn millet.
“Ak-kunak. (No. 296.) From Tashkent, Russian Turkestan. <A
native millet.” (Hansen.)
21721. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

“Kara-alytscha. (No. 297.) Erom Tashkent, Russian Turkestan, A
native cherry.” (Hansen.)

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180 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21716 to 21730—Continued.

21722. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom corn millet.

“Bulbul-kunak. (No. 298.) From Moha, via Tashkent, Russian Tur-
kestan. A red millet.” (Hansen.)

21723. PRUNUS Sp. Plum.
“Kara-alkhor. (No, 299.) From Tashkent, Russian Turkestan, <A

native plum.” (Hansen.)

21724. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom corn millet. ©
“Tschiljaki-taryk. (No. 300.) From Tashkent, Russian Turkestan. —

Seed of a native white millet.” (Hansen.)

21725. PISTACHIA sp. Pistache. ©
“Pandi-psta. No. 30.) From the bazaar at Tashkent, Russian Tur-

kestan. Seeds of a native pistache nut.” (Hansen.)

21726. ZEA MAYS. Maize.
From Kutais, Transcaucasia, Asiatic Russia. “(No 302.) <A hybrid

maize.” (Hansen.)

21727. PRUNUS Sp. Cherry.

From the bazaar at Bokhara, Russian Turkestan. ‘‘(No. 803.) Seeds

of the native cherry.” (Hansen.)
21728. PRUNUS ARMENIACA, Apricot. .

“Urjuk. (No. 304.) From Tashkent, Russian Turkestan. Seeds of
native apricot. Very large pits and fruits.” (Hansen.)

21729. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.
From ‘Tashkent, Russian Turkestan. ‘‘(No. 305.) Seed of native

forage plant, Sorghum cernuum, one of the best native varieties.”
(Hansen. ) ,

21730. CuUCUMIS MELO, Muskmelon.

“Bass-waldy. (No. 306.) From the bazaar at Tashkent, Russian —
Turkestan. Seed of native muskmelon. The present sample is dried in
the flesh. The natives claim this is the only way these muskmelons,
which ripen during the winter like winter apples, should be kept.’
(Hansen. )

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Abies sibirica, 20320.
Abutilon avicennae, 20059, 20060.
Acacia cavenia, 19111.
Acanthopanax ricinifolium, 20312.
sessiliflorum,
20104, 20308.
Acer sp., 19411, 20150, 20152,
20256, 20297, 20301.
ginnala, 20149, 20151, 20294.
mono, 20298.
palmatum, 20295.

20153,

tegmentosum, 20299, 20300.
Actaea sp., 20178, 20358.
| Actinidia kolomikta, 19479, 19528,

20197, 20360.
Adlumia sp., 20182.
Aegle marmelos, 19367.
Afzelia rhomboidea, 19215.
Agave sp., 20453.
rigida elongata, 20880.

Agropyron sp., 20207, 20215, 20623,
21688.

cristatum, 19536, 20615,

20687, 20688, 20690 to

20692, 20760.
cylindricum, 20626, 20689.
dasyanthum, 20614.
desertorum, 195387 to
19541, 20622, 20768.
elongatum, 20635.
intermedium, 20639.
repens, 19543, 20741.
sibiricum, 20228, 20616,
20632, 20637.
triticeum, 19542.
Agrostis alba, 20550.
Albizzeia julibrissin, 19404.
Aleurites cordata, 21012.
fordii, 21013.
Alfalfa (China), 21232, 2163838.
(Korea), 20023.
(Manchuria), 20425.
(Norway), 20775.
(Peru), 19240.
(Russia), 20711.
Turkestan, 19972 to 19976.
(Turkey), 19822
See also Medicago spp.
Allium cepa, 20054, 209138.
jistulosum, 19776.
sativum, 20053.
Allspice. See Pimenta officinalis.
Alnus sp., 20147, 20148.

132

19476,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Alocasia cucullata, 21357 to 21360.
macrorhiza, 20949, 20950.
Alopecurus nigricans, 20552, 205538.
pratensis, 20551, 20554,
20787
ruthenicus, 20652.
Althaea rosea, 20166.
Amaranthus sp., 20159 to 20161.
Amelanchier sp., 20136.
Amorpha sp., 20095.
Ampelopsis tricuspidata, 19401.
Amphicarpaea edgworthii, 20386.
Amygdalus andersonii, 21657.
davidianda, 21227.
persica, perio 20239,
to 20286.
laevis, 20282.
Androcymbium melanthioides, 21223.
Andropogon sp., 20395, 21488.
affinis, 21829
australis, 21346.
bombycinus, 19252.
erinthoides, 19254.
halepensis, 19162.
intermedius, 21330.
pertusus, 21331.

20283

rufus, 19485.

sorghum, 19107 to 19110,
19187, 19213, 19214,
19517, 19518, 19695,
19696, 197387 to 19775,
19924 to 19930, 20612,
20620, 20621, 20625,
20627, 20702, 20706,
ZOO *20Sias 2098,
20982, 21077, 21078,

21676 to 21678, 21729.

Anemone sp., 20164.

Angelica sp., 216838.
Anona sp., 21257, 215738.
cherimolia, 19853 to
19898, 19901, 19904,
21058, 21226, 21606.
Anthistiria ciliata, 19246, 21637.
imberbis, 21497.
Anthyllis vulneraria, 20555.
Antigonon leptopus, 19619.
Apium graveolens, 19277.
Apple (Manchuria), 20280, 20276 to
20280.
(Siberia), 19603.
(Turkestan), 21717.
See also Malus malus.

19855,
19905,

181

182

20067 to |

Apricot (Manchuria), 19489,
20072
(Turkestan), 21728.
See also Prunus armeniaca.
Aquilegia sp., 20174.
Arachis hypogaea, 21198.
Aralia sp., 20101, 20102.
cordata, 19692.
mandshurica,
203811.
racemosa, 21658.
Araucaria imbricata, 21045.
Arisaema macrospathum, 19119.
Aristotelia macqui, 19113.
Arrhenatherum elatius, 20471.
Artichoke. See Cynara scolymus.
Artocarpus incisa, 19228, 21050.
Arundinaria wilsoni, 21241.
Arundinella anomala, 20211,
Ash. See Fraxrinus spp.
Asparagus sp., 19274, 19275,
20357, 20877.
acutifolius, 19516.
schoberioides, 19502.

201038, 20810,

20392.

20158,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Aster sp., 20168.
Astilbe sp., 20177.
Astragalus sp., 20024, 21636.
asper, 20645.
cicer, 20630.
falcatus, 20708, 20727
glucyphyllos, 20617, 207389.
hypoglottis, 20636, 20782.
vesicarius, 20707.
Australian grass-tree. See
rhoea tateana.,.
Avena fatua, 195038.
saliva, 20364 to 20370, 20424,
20458 to 20464, 20559 to
20563, 20584, 20589, 20610,
21231, 21233, 21234, 21384 to
21398, 21514, 21672, 21712.
Avocado, Gottfried, 19094.
(Guatemala), 19058,
to 19082.
(Hawaii),

NXanthor-

19079

19377 to 19380.

(Mexico), 19146, 19147,
19151, 19167, 19196, 19206.

(Peru), 21699.

Wester, 19297.

See also Persea gratissima.
Azalea sp., 20131.

Bamboo.
busa spp., Dendrocalamus spp.
Bambusa sp., 20842.
arundinacea, 21317.
tulda, 19269, 21002.
vulgaris, 21349.
Banana, Large Figue, 19376.
(Philippines), 19798.
(Porto Rico), 19300 to 19365,
19576 to 19579, 21053 to
21055.
See also Musa spp.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barleria flava, 20974.

132

See Arundinaria spp., Bam- |

Barley (Australia), 21377 to 21388.

(Canada), 19512.

(China), 21669 to 21671.

(England), 19548, 19549.

(Finland), 20909.

(Japan), 19892 to 19895.

(Manchuria), 20796. :

(Norway), 20579 to 20583)
20587, 20588, 20592, 20596.)
20600, 20607, 20608, 21592,
21598, 21711 Qos

(Siberia), 20375, 20557.
(Sweden), 19557, 19779 to7™

19784, 20480 to 20482.
See also Hordeum spp.
Bassia latifolia, 21246.
Bauhinia forficata, 19180.
Bean, Adzuki. See Phaseolus angu-
laris.
broad, 21186.
Calabar. See Physostigma vene-
nosum,
horse, 19520.
hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab.
(India), 21355, 21356.
(Japan), 19980.
knife. See Canavalia spp.
(Korea), 20001 to 20004.
(Manchuria), 19189 to 19192.
mesquit, 19406.
(Mexico), 20900 to 20905.
mung. See Phaseolus radiatus.
(Peru), 20939 to 20942.
St. Ignatius. See Strychnos ig-
natii.
(Siberia), 20396 to 20404, 20413,
20415 to 20417, 20421.
soy. See Soy bean.
velvet. See Mucuna gigantea.
See also Phaseolus spp.
Beaucarnea oedipus, 19284.
Beckmannia eruciformis, 20214.
seefwood. See Casuarina equisetifolia.
3eet (Manchuria), 20050.
(Turkestan), 21718.
See also Beta spp.
Berberis sp., 20111,
20779.
amurensis, 20329.
thunbergiui XK vulgaris purpu-
rea, 21520.
Beschorneria yuccoides, 19259.
3erseem:. See Trifolium alexandri-
num,
Beta Maritima, 19120.
trigyna, 21095.
vulgaris, 20050, 21718.
Betula sp., 20117 to 20119, 20862. ’
Bird’s-foot trefoil. See Lotus cornicu-
latus.
Blackberry (Korea), 20195, 20196.
(Siberia), 20345.
See alse Rubus spp.
Blighia sapida, 19858.
Boston ivy. See Ampelopsis tricus-
pidata.

20112, 20330, ©

INDEX OF COMMON

Bougainvillea sp., 21213.
Brachypodium japonicum, 19826.
Brassica sp., 21475.

chinensis, 19735, 21621,
21622.
juncea, 20047.
napus, 20378.
oleracea, 20914 to 20917,
21088.
pe-tsai, 20033 to 20089,
20046, 21229, 21624, 21626.
rapa, 19554, 19555, 19795,
20488, 20594, 20598, 20599,
20601, 20603 to 20605,
20918.
Breadfruit. See Artocarpus incisa.

Bromus erectus, 20475, 20648, 20759.
inermis, 20474, 20758.
sterilis, 20673.
unioloides, 21364.
Brownea coccinea, 21268.
Buckthorn. See Rhamnus sp.
Buckwheat. See Fagopyrum esculen-
tum.
Bur clover. See Medicago denticulata.
Butyrospermum parkii, 19967.

Cabbage (China),
21626.
(Finland), 20916, 20917.
(Italy), 21083.
(Manchuria), 20033 to 20089,
20046, 21475.
Caesalpinia sp., 19414.
nagu, 20944.
Cajanus indicus, 21350.
Caladium sp., 19148.
Calamagrostis sp., 202138, 20391.
Callistephus hortensis, 20170, 21256.
Calophyllum inophyllum, 19719.

21229, 21624 to

Cambedoo stinkwood. See Celtic
rhamnifolia.
Camphor tree. See Oinnamomum
camphora.

Cananga odorata, 19488, 20908.
Canarium commune, 20808, 21280.
Canavalia ensiformis, 19720, 19990,
19991, 21609.
obtusifolia, 19617.

Candle nut. See Aleurites triloba.
Cannabis sativa, 19486, 20056 to
20058, 20649, 20855, 21062, 21063.
Capsicum annuum, 195138, 19514, 19903,

~ 20065, 20066, 21632, 21688,
frutescens, 21474.
Caragana sp., 20125.
Cardiospermum barbicaule, 19963.
Careex sp., 20225 to 20227, 20249, 20250.
triangularis, 20990, 21215.
Carica papaya, 19062, 21031.
Carludovica palmata, 20890.
Carnation. See Dianthus caryophyl-
. lus.
Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua.
Caroline ivory-nut palm. See Coleo-
coccus amicarum. ~

132

AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

183

Carrot (China), 21302.

See also Daucus carota.
Cassava. See Manihot spp.
Cassia sp., 19096, 19159 to 19161.

occidentalis, 21051.
robusta, 21659.
Cassinia fulvida, 21043.
Castalia gracilis, 191738.
mexicana, 19145.
pringlei, 19258.
Castanopsis chrysophylla, 21250.
Castilla sp., 20876.
elastica, 21214.
Castor-oil plant. See Ricinus
munis.
Casuarina equisetifolia, 19386.
Catjang. See Vigna catjang.
Cat-tail. See Typha laxmanni.
Celery. See Apium graveolens.
Celosia sp., 20795.
Celtis australis, 19505.
rhamnifolia, 19484.
Centrolobium robustum, 19205.
Cephalostachyum pergracile, 21236.
Ceratonia siliqua, 20955 to 20967.
Ceropegia sp., 21224.
Chaetochloa sp., 19155, 19164, 20700.
alopecuroides, 20653,
20677, 20694, 20695,
20701.
aurea, 21495.
italica, 20856, 21073, 21076.
nigrirostris, 21314.
sulcata, 19799.
viridis, 20681, 20693.
Chamaedorea sp., 21188.

com-

Chayote. See Sechium edule.
Cherimoyer. See Anona cherimolia.
Cherry (Korea), 20084.

(Manchuria), 20075, 20240,

20287, 20288.
(Turkestan), 21721, 2727.
See also Prunus spp.

Chickpea. See Cicer arietinum.
Chilean nut. See Guevina avellana.
China jute. See Abutilon avicennae.
Chinese angelica tree. See Aralia

mandshurica.

aster. See Callistephus hor-
tensis.

eork tree. See Phellodendron
amurense.

fringe tree. See Chionanthus
retusa.

Chionanthus retusa, 21617.
Chloris sp., 20221.
gayana, 19958, 19959, 21315.
truncata, 21382.
virgata, 21312, 21700.
Chokecherry. See Prunus glanduli-
folia.
Chrysophyllum magalis-montana,
19384.
Cicer arietinum, 19519, 21351.
Cinchona carabayensis, 19955.

“Cinnamomum camphora, 19408, 20943.

184

Citrullus vulgaris, 21629, 21630.
Citrus sp., 21284.
aurantium, 21209, 21210, 21689.
australasica, 21306.
decumana, 19292, 19385, 19420,
19504, 21505.
hyb., Colman, 19609.
Rustic, 19608.
Sampson, 21596.
Savage, 21594.
Thornton, 19610, 21595.
Trimble, 21597.
Weshart, 21598.
limonum, 19909, 21583.
medica acida, 20937, 21019.
nobilis, 21551.
nobilis * aurantium,
21595, 21597, 21598.
nobilis X decumana, 21596.
trifoliata X aurantium, 19608,
19609, 21594.
Cladrastis amurensis, 20322, 20328.
Clematis sp., 20181, 20362.
Clerodendron bungei, 19418.
foetidum, 19498.
Clitoria arborescens, 21327.
Cloudberry. See Rubus chamaemorus.
Clover (India), 19506, 19507.
(Italy), 19S00.
(Siberia), 20384.

See also Trifolium spp.
Cockscomb. See Celosia sp.
Codonopsis tangshen, 21681.
Coleococcus amicarum, 21044,
Coleus dazo, 20426.

tuberosus, 20427.
Colocasia sp., 19220, 19270,
19953, 21190, 21644.
antiquorum, 20945 to 20948,
20951 to 20954, 21263 to
21266, 21283,
21649.

19610,

19952,

| Danthonia sp., 19245,
21647 to |

antiquorum esculenta, 19996, |

19997, 21645, 21646.

Colutea sp., 20094.

Convallaria sp., 20191.

Corn (Hungary), 19568 to 19571.
(Orange River Colony), 21511.
(Peru), 19465, 21684.
(Turkestan), 20674.

See also Zea mays.

Cornus sp., 20120, 20121.

Coronilla varia, 20644.

Corylus avellana, 20302.
rostrata, 20303 to 20305.

Costus sp., 21472.

Cotton (Cuba), 21046.

(Japan), 19885 to 19887.
(Peru), 19463, 19464.
(Turkestan), 21716.

See also Gossypium spp.

Cowpea (Brazil), 21006, 21299.
(British East Africa), 20980.
(German East Africa), 20983,

20984.
(India), 21292 to 21297, 21537.
(Manchuria), 20006, 21085.
See also Vigna spp.

132

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Cratacgus pinnatifida, 19405, 20108,
20109, 20268, 20350.
sanguinea, 20105 to 20107,
20328.
Crambe maritima,
19561, 19562.
Crape myrtle.
dica,
Crosne. See Stachys affinis.
Crotalaria incana, 21326.
Cryptostegia grandiflora, 19204.
Cucumber. See Cucumis sativus.
Cucumis melo, 20040 to 20045, 20769,
20837, 21701, 21730.
sativus, 20051, 20919 to
20921, 21628, 21719.
Cucurbita marima, 20814, 21371.
melanosperma, 21691 to
21693.
Cuminum cyminum, 19606, 19607.
Currant (Korea), 20198 to 20201.
(Norway), 20782.
See also Ribes rubrum.
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 21003, 21004, —
Cydonia vulgaris, 19843.
Cynara scolymus, 19268, 19272, 19383,
19387, 19388, 21695 to 21697.
Cyperus exraltatus, 21194.
laevigatus, 21476.
pennatus, 21477.
tegetiformis, 19994, 21252.

19264 to 19267,

See Lagerstroemia in-—

Dactylis glomerata,
21014, 21026, 21365.
Dahlia coccinea, 21552, 21553.
merckii, 21554, 21555.
variabilis, 21556, 21557.
19248, 19250,
19251, 19253, 19256.
penicillata, 21333.
semiannularis, 19083 to
19085, 21024.
Date, Amari, 20495.
Ascherasi, 20508, 21258.
Bedraihe, 20509.
Birket el Haggi, 20496.
Burdi, 19544.
Burni, 19545.
Deglet Noor, 20497, 20505, 20800,
21092.
False Rhars, 20498.
Fard, 20516, 21009, 21642, 21703.
Haluwi, 20515, 21010, 21641.
Hamraia, 20499.
Horra, 21136 to 21146.
Kemp’s Seedling, 20500.
Khadrawi, 21011.
Khanaizi, 19546.
Kustawi, 20511.
M’Kentishee Degla, 21126 to
PAB ‘
Maktum, 20512, 21260.
Naghal, 19547.
(No name) 20501.
Oga de Bedreschen,
20507.

20438, 20470,

20502,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 185

_ Date, Purdy Seedling, 20503.
Rhars, 20504, "20506.
Sukeri, 20518.
Tafazween, 21096 to 21125.
Thooree, 21147 to 21185.
Yaberzal or Taberzal, 20514.
Zehedi or Lehedi, 20510, 21008,
21259.
Daucus carota, 21302.
Delphinium sp., 20162.
Dendrocalamus strictus, 21548.
Dianthus caryophyllus xX _ barbatus,
21521.
chinensis, 20171.
Dioscorea sp., 19421, 19422, 20991 to
21000, 21267, 21616, 21653,
21664.
japonica, 21654 to 21656.
sativa, 19807.
tuberosa, 21652.
Diospyros. discolor, 19216.
kaki, 19408, 20346.
lotus, 19395.
texrana, 19226.
virginiana, 19497.
Dolichandrone rheedii, 19273.
Dolichos biflorus, 21285, 21286, 213538,
21354.
lablab, 20447, 20891, 21352.
Dombeya spectabilis, 19897.
Dracocephalum sp., 20157.

Hggplant. See Solanum melongena.
FElaeagnus sp., 20098, 20099.
Hider. See Sambucus racemosa.
Eleutherococcus senticosus, 20309.
Elymus sabulosus, 20390, 20646.
sibiricus, 20206.
FEmobothrium coccineum, 19112.
Eragrostis sp., 20208, 21489 to 21491.
brownei, 21337.
curvula, 21318.
leptostachya, 21336.
pilosa, 19257, 21334, 21335.
Hriochloa villosa, 20219, 20220.
Hrodium sp., 20025.
EHrvum lens, 20906.
Eucalyptus alba, 21394.
Hugenia jambos, 21059.
HKulalia. See Miscanthus sinensis.
Huonymus sp., 19400, 20188 to 20140,
20334.
thunbergianus, 203338.
Euphorbia sp., 19960.
Hutrema hederaefolia, 21663.

Fagopyrum sp., 21673, 21674.
esculentum, 20376, 20859,
21064.
tataricum, 20669.
Fennel. See Foeniculwm dulce.
Fenugreek. See Trigonella foenum-
graecum.
Festuca arundinacea, 20473.
elatior, 20549, 20564, 20590,
21015, 21027.

132

Festuca ovina, 19533, 20738.

pratensis, 20440, 20472, 21016,
21367.
rubra, 19796, 20547, 20548,
20602, 20748.
sabulicola, 21023
Ficus sp., 20869.
Fiji arrowroot. See Tacca pinnatifida.
Fir. See Abies sibirica.
Firebush. See Hmbothrium coccineum.
Foeniculum dulce, 21230.
Fragaria duchesne, 21320.
vesca, 20785.
Fraxinus sp., 19478.
mandshurica, 20325.
Fureraea sp., 21039, 21473.

Galphimia brasiliensis, 21205.
Garcinia hanburyi, 19962.
mangostana, 19611, 21276.

Garlic. See Alliwm sativum.

Genista tinctoria, 20671.

Ginkgo biloba, 19390.

Gladiolus sp., 21219, 21220, 21308 to

21310.
dracocephalus, 19493.
purpureo auratus, 19494.
segetum, 19495.

Gleditsia sp., 19419.

Gliricidia maculata, 19061.

Glyceria distans, 19532.

Glycine hispida, 19183, 19184, 19186,
19981 to 19987, 20011, 20405 to
20412, 20414, 20629, 20699, 20797,
20798, 20854, 20892, 20893, 21079,
21080.

Glycyrrhiza sp., 20179.

glabra, 19500, 20968,
PAO PAL, PAPAlsy,

Gnetum gnemon, 19098.

Gooseberry, Cape. See Physalis peru-
viand.

Gossypium sp., 19463, 19464, 19885 to

19887.
barbadense, 21046.
hirsutum, 19116, 21716.

Gourd. See Lagenaria vulgaris and
Luffa sp.

Grape (Baluchistan), 19382.

(China), 19477
Huasco, 19088.
(Manchuria), 20761.
(Siberia), 20347 to 20349.
See also Vitis spp.
Giass, barnyard. See Panicum crus-
galli.
green fox-tail. See Chaeto-
chloa viridis.
guinea. See Panicum maximum.
kangaroo. See Anthistiria

ciliata.

Kentucky bluegrass. See Poa
pratensis.

Korean lawn-grass. See Zoysia
pungens.

186

Grass, molasses. See Melinis minuti-

flora.

orchard. See Dactylis glomer-
ata.

para. See Panicum molle.
perennial rye. See Lokium
perenne.

reed canary. See Phalaris

arundinacea,
rescue. See Bromus unioloides.
Rhodes. See Chloris virgata.
rough-stalked meadow. See Poa
trivialis.

Russian foxtail. See Alope-
curus ruthenicus.
satin top. See Andropogon

erinthoides.
smooth brome. See
inermis.
tall oat.
elatius.
upright
erectus.
Ukoka. See Panicum curvatum.
velvet. See Holcus lanatus.
wallaby. See Danthonia sp.
Greigia sphacelata, 21318.
Ground cherry (Mexico), 20868.
Guyabilla. See Psidium sp.
Guayule. See Parthenium argentatum.
Guevina avellana, 19115.

Ss lederd

Glymocladus chinensis, 21277.

Bromus
See Arrhenatherum

brome. See Bromus

Hackberry. See Citrus australis.
Haemanthus multiflorus, 21544.
Halimodendron argenteum, 20734.
Hansen, N. E., seeds and plants im-
ported, 19582 to 19585, 20521 to
20795, 21584 to 21593, 21711 to 21730.
Harpephyllum caffrum, 21706.

Hawthorn. See Crataegus spp.
Hazelnut. See Corylus spp.

Hedychium coccineum, 19620.
Helianthus annuus, 20377.
Hemerocallis sp., 20187, 20188.
Hemp (Manchuria), 20056 to

20855, 21062, 21063.

Manila. See Musa texrtilis.
(Siberia), 20649.

See also Cannabis sativa.
Hevea brasiliensis, 20938.
Hibiscus abelmoschus, 21052.

sabdariffa, 20923.
Hicoria laciniosa, 19368.
Holeus lanatus, 20477.
Hollyhock. See Althaea rosea.
Honeysuckle. See Lonicera spp.
Hordeum distichum, 19548,
20480, 20482.
erectum, 19779, 19782.
herastichum, 19512, 20375,
*20481, 20579.
nutans, 19780, 19781.

19549,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

20058,

Hordeum vulgare, 19557, 19783, 19784,

19892 to 19895, 20557,

20580 to 205838, 20587,

20588, 20592, 20596, 20600,

20607, 20608, 20786, 20796, -

20909, 213877 to 21S8aq

21592, 21593, 21671, 2171138

Pali (ioe,

vulgare

21670.

Husk tomato. See Physalis spp.
Hymenaea stignocarpa, 19178.

ey

nudum, 21669,

Ilang ilang. See Cananga odorata,
Ilex paraguayensis, 19105.
Impatiens oliveri, 19612.

Imperial crown. See Haemanthus mul-
tiflorus.
India wheat.

cum.
Indigofera anil, 21325.
arrecta, 19496.
Ipomoea batatas, 19423, 19810 to 19821, ~
198386 to 19841,
19942 to ° 19950, @
20863, 20971 to®
20978, 20987, 21199
to 21201.
fuchsioides, 20895.
horsfalliae briggsae, 19203.
Tris sp., 20185, 20186.
oblusifolia, 19586.

See Fagopyrum tatari-

Jacquemontia pentantha, 21572. ;
Japanese pagoda tree. See Sophora
japonica,
wheat-grass. See Brachypo-
dium japonicum.
rubber. See Hevea brasili-—

99

** Jebe
ensis.
Joannesia princeps, 19430.
Johnson grass. See Andropogon hale-
pensis. ;
Juglans mandshurica, 20289. :
nigra X regia, 19261 to 19263,
21612, 21710.
regia, 214838 to 21485.
Jujube. See Zizyphus sativa.
Juncus sp., 19427, 19428, 19480, 19523,
19524, 19526, 19597, 19902,”
19998, 19999, 20389.
effusus, 19736, 19995, 20588,
21202) 22 ale
Juniperus chinensis, 20126.

‘

Kafir corn (Natal), 19737 to 19766.
(New South Wales), 19110. —
(South Africa), 19695. q
(Transvaal), 19924 to
19930. :
Kale (Finland), 20915, 20916.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. WW

| Kennedya monophylla, 19790.
prostrata, 19791.
rubicunda, 19792:

Kigelia africana, 19961.

i pinnata, 21203.

_ Koeleria cristata, 20642, 20643.

_ Koelreuteria paniculata, 19399.
Kudzu vine. See Pueraria thunber-

giana.

Lacquer tree. See Rhus vernicifera.
Lactuca sativa, 20048, 20049, 20922.
Lagenaria sp., 21034.
villosa, 19060.
vulgaris, 19396, 19616, 20052,
21262, 21643.
Lagerstroemia indica, 19398.
Larix sp., 195380.
dahurica, 20321.
Lathyrus sp., 20020.
magellanicus, 20770.
maritimus, 20383.
montanus, 20641.
nervosus, 20771, 20809.
pratensis, 20575, 20606, 20650.
sericeus, 20810.
sylvestris, 20776.
tingitanus, 19282.
Lemon. See Citrus limonum.
Lentil. See Hrvum lens.
Leptochloa gracilis, 19156.
Lespedeza sp., 20127, 20335.
cyrtobotrya, 19993.
Lettuce. See Lactuca sativa.
Leucadendron argenteum, 19499.
Licorice. See Glycyrrhisa glabra.
Ligusticum sp., 21679, 21680.
Lilium sp., 19550 to 195538, 20355,
20356, 21028, 21029.
Linden. See Tilia spp.
Litchi. See Nephelium litchi.
Lolium perenne, 20595.
Longan. See Nephelium longana.
Lonicera sp., 20141 to 20146, 20331.
japonica, 194138.
Lotus corniculatus, 20574, 20792.
japonicus, 19824.
Luehea speciosa, 19179.
Luffa sp., 19618.
Lupinus angustifolius, 20597.
Lychnis sp., 20176.
Lycium sp., 20180.
Lygeum spartum, 21504.

Macadamia ternifolia, 21244, 21248,
21249.

Madder. See Rubia tinctorum.

Malus sp., 19630 to 19691, 20137, 20230,

20231, 20237, 20288, 20276 to
20280, 21065.
spp. (Sargent’s collection),

19630 to 19691.
baccata, 20839 to 20341.
malus, 19603, 21717.
sargenti, 19733.
toringo, 19734.

132

Mandarin. See Citrus nobilis.
Mangifera indica, 19089, 19090, 19117,
19118, 19294, 21515 to 21518.
Mangosteen: See Garcinia mangostana.
Mango, Divine, 21516.
Enuria, 19294.
Fernandez, 19117.
Goa Alfoos, 19118.
Julie, 21515.
Martin, 21517.
Mulgoba, 19089.
See also Mangifera indica.
Maple. See Acer spp.
Manihot sp., 21529.
palmata, 21522 to 21525.
utilissima, 21526 to 21528,
21543.
Medicago sp., 20023.
denticulata, 20712, 20713.
falcata, 19534, 20717 to 20722,
20724 to 20726.
lupulina, 21575.
media, 20571, 20714 to 20716.
sativa, 19240, 19822, 19972 to
19977, 20425, 20711, 20775,
21232, 21638.
tribuloides, 21574.
tuberculata, 21576.
Medlar, wild. See Vangueria infausta.
Melica sp., 20222.
Melilotus alba, 20479, 20683, 20742.
officinalis, 20682.
Melinis minutifiora, 19152.
Melocanna bambusoides, 21298, 21347.
Meyer, F. N., seeds and plants secured,
19183 to 19192. 19390 to 19419,
19425 to 19428, 19469 to 19480, 19489,
19513, 19514, 19528 to 19531, 19597
to 19605, 20001 to 20425, 20796 to
20798, 20838 to 20842, 20854 to 20862,
21062 to 21086, 21227 to 21230, 21253
to 21256, 21277, 21278, 21616 to 216389,
21700 to 21702.
Microlaena stipoides, 21338.
Millet (Brazil), 19155, 19164.
broom-corn. See Panicum milia-

ceum.

pearl. See Pennisetum spica-
tum.

Siberian. See Chaetochloa ital-
ica.

See also Chaetochloa spp. and Pani-
cum spp.
Mimusops djave, 21507.
Miscanthus japonicus, 20216.
sinensis, 19827.
Mock orange. See Philadelphus sp.

| Monodora myristica, 19965.

Mountain rose. See Antigonon lepto-
pus.
Mucuna sp., 21094, 21666.
faweettii, 216138.
gigantea, 21300.
lyoni, 19979.
nivea, 19181.
pruriens, 21566.
urens, 21567.

188

Musa sp., 19348 to 19365.

cavendishii, 19314 to 19818. «
ensete, 19511.
livingstoniana, 20519.
martini, 19509,
rhodoclamys, 19510.

sapientum, 19300 to 19318, 19349 |

to 19342, 19376, 19576 to 19579,
19798, 21053 to 21055.
texrtilis, 19366.

Muskmelon (China), 21701.

(Chios), 20837.

(Korea), 20042 to 20044.

(Manchuria), 20040,
20041, 20045.

(Russia), 20769.

(Turkestan), 21730.

See also Cucumis melo.

Mustard, Chinese.

See Brassica jun-

eed,

white. See Sinapis alba,

Myosotidium nobile, 21040.
Nandina domestica, 21255.
Nephclium sp., 20870, 20871.

glabrum, 21245.
litchi, 21204.
longana, 19175.

Nicotiana chinensis, 200638.

tabacum, 19182, 19197

19199, 21627.

Nymphaea sp., 19869, 20419,

Oak.

Oat

ampla, 19729.
clegans, 19260,

See Quercus spp.
(Australia), 21384 to 21393.
(China), 21235 21233,

21672.
(Norway),

21712.
(Siberia),

20559.
(Sweden), 2045S to 20464,

to 20563, 21514, 21711.

21234,

20584, 20589, 20610,

20364 to 20370, 20424,

20560

See also Avena sativa.
Oliveranthus elegans, 19717.
Onion. See Allium cepa.
Onobrychis onobrychis, 20730,
Opium poppy. See Papaver

ferum.

Opuntia sp., 19621, 21020.
Orange (Africa), 21209, 21210.
(Algeria), 21689.
See also Citrus aurantium.
Orobus lathyroides, 20750.
luteus, 20744, 20766.
Oroxylon indicum, 19806.
Oryza punctata, 19168, 19193 to
20977.
sativa, 19098 to 19103,
19888 to 19891, 20672,

19195,

19188,
20684,

20705, 20924 to 20936, 21066

to 21069, 21395, 21471.
Osterdamia pungens, 20840, 20841.
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|
|

20743. |
somni- |

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Pachira sp., 19087.

Paeonia

Palm (Guatemala), 21188,
Panicularia sp., 20893, 203894.
Panicum sp., 19165, 19166, 21492.

| Papaver

20422,

Papaw.

| Pardanthus sp., 20189.

| Paris sp., 20190.

| Parthenium argentatum, 19174.
Paspalum brevifolium, 21344.

Passiflora edulis, 19718.

Pea (Brazil), 21545.
(Canada), 19863.
(Finland), 20911, 20912.

aquatica, 21323.
insignis, 21822.
sp., 20154.

colonum, 21287.
crus-galli, 19429, 2038638, 20675,
20697, 20704, 21075.
curvatum, 193873.
decompositum, 19247, 21339.
effusum, 21340.
eruciforme, 20619.
flavidum, 19249, 21341.
frumentaceum, 21540, 21601,
21604. f
gracile, 21342.
macimum, 19154, 19157.
miliaceum, 20640, 20678,
20749, 20751, 20753 to
20755, 20765, 20767, 20768,
20857, 21074, 21720, 217225
21724.
molle, 21361, 21478.
prolutum, 19255.
psilopodium, 21532, 21533.
spectabile, 21321.
trachyrhachis, 21348.
somniferum, 20061, 20062,
20423, 20860, 20861, .21278.
See Carica papaya,

densiflorum, 19153.
dilatatum, 19242, 19910.
paranense, 20811,
scrobiculatum, 21316, 21345.

| See also Pisum spp.
Peach (China), 21227.

See also Amygddlus persica.
Peanut.
Pear (China), 21253, 21254.

(India), 21288 to 21290, 21534,”
21605, 21709.

meadow. See Lathyrus pratensis.
(Norway), 20591.

(Russia), 20685.

(Siberia), 20380 to 20382.
(Sweden), 20465 to 20467.
Tangier. See Lathyrus tingitanus,

(Manchuria ),
20286.
(Mexico), 19842.

20239, 20283 to

See Arachis hypogaea.

(Japan), 21001.

(Manchuria), 20232 to 20235,
20243 to 20248, 20251 to 20267,
20269 to 20275, 20780.

if
Pear (Russia), 20731.

Persea gratissima,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

(Siberia), 19604, 20336 to 20388.
See also Pyrus spp.

- Pennisetum sp., 214938, 21494.

cenchroides, 19714.
- spicatum, 19106, 19931.
Pepper. See Capsicum spp.
Perilla ocymoides, 20633.
19058, 19079 to
19082, 19094, 19146, 19147,
19151, 19167, 19196, 19206,
19297, 19377 to 19380, 21699.
indica, 19371.
Persimmon (China), 19395, 19403.
(Siberia ), 20346.
See also Diospyros spp.
Phalaris arundinacea, 20210, 20218,
20478.
Phaseolus sp., 20879.
aconitifolius, 20012, 21600.

angularis, 19185, 19468,
19988, 19989, 20007 to
20010, 20703, 20894, 21081
to 21084.

calcaratus, 21291.

radiatus, 20696, 20698,
21086, 21708,

vulgaris, 19189 to 19192,
19980, 20001 to 20004,
20396 to 20404, 20413,
20415 to 20417, 20421,

20900 to 20905, 20939 to
20942, 21355, 21356.
Phellodendron amurense, 20326, 20327.
Philadelphus sp., 20332.
Phleum alpinum, 20546, 20576, 20709.
asperum, 20631.
boehmeri, 20628, 20634, 20667,
~20668, 20670, 20676, 20752.

pratense, 20439, 20469, 20544,
20545, 20593, 20624, 20789,

21018, 21366.

Phoenix dactylifera, 19544 to 19547,
20495 to 20516, 20800, 21008 to
21011, 21092, 21096 to 21185, 21258
to 21260, 21641, 21642, 21703.

Phyllostachys mitis, 19622.

_ Physalis sp., 20978, 20979.

francheti, 21704.
ixocarpa, 20868.
peruviana, 19900, 21705.
Physostigma venenosum, 21481.
Picea sp., 20313, 20314.
ajanensis, 20318.
obovata, 20319.
Pimenta officinalis, 21507.
Pinus cembra, 20317, 20764, 20777.
koraiensis, 19529, 20089, 20090,
20315, 20316.
longifolia, 19276.
thunbergii, 20091.
Piptadenia communis, 19954.
Pistacia sp., 21725.
chinensis, 19391.
mexicana, 19285.

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189

Pisum sp., 21545.
arvense, 19863, 20467,
20685, 21288 to 21290,
21605, 21709.
sativum, 20380 to 20382,
20466, 20911, 20912.
Pittosporum pentandrum, 20492.
tenuifolium, 21042.
Plectranthus coppini, 20428 to 20430.
ternatus, 20431.

Plocama pendula, 21611.

Plum (Korea), 20073, 20074.
(Manchuria), 20241, 20281.
(Siberia), 19605, 20343.
(Turkestan), 21723.

See also Prunus spp.
Poa sp., 20212.
alpina, 20618.
bulbosa vivipara, 19535.
pratensis, 20205, 20476,
21017.
serotina, 205388 to 20542.
trividlis, 20209, 20224.
Polianthes tuberosa, 21635.
Polygonum sachalinense, 19825.
tinctorium, 21070.

Pomelo. See Citrus decumana.

Pond lily. See Nymphaea sp.

Populus sp., 19531.

Portulacaria afra, 19104.

Potato, aquatic, 19693, 19694.

Miiuschen, 20806.
(Norway), 21584 to 21591.
(Russia), 19582 to 19585.
See also Solanwm spp.
Prosopis sp., 19406.
Prunus sp., 19605, 20073 to 20079,
20081 to 20084, 20240, 20241,

20591,
21534,

20465,

20740,

20281, 20287, 20288, 20348,
SPA, Dilgee,, BGA

armeniaca, 19489, 20067 to
20072, 21728.

capollin, 19287.
glandulifolia, 20080, 20344.
nana, 20723.
pumila, 20085 to 20088, 20342.
Psidium sp., 19978.
Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, 20907.
Pueraria thunbergiana, 19992.
Pyrus intermedia, 20778.
pollveria, 19721, 21547.
sinensis, 19604, 20232 to 20285,
20243 to 20248, 20251 to 20267,
20269 to 20275, 20336 to 20338,
ZOT3IS WZ0T8O) (21001 212535
21254.
Queensland nut. See Macadamia ter-
nifolia.
Quercus sp., 19392, 19393, 19402, 19409.
mongolica, 20306, 20307.
Quince, Bengal. See Aegle marmelos.
(Mexico), 19848.

i=

190 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

Radish (China), 20976, 21228, 21623. | Rubus playfairii, 21238. =
(Japan), 19467, 20793, 20794. rosadefolius, 21237.
(Manchuria), 20028 to 20082. Rush. See Juncus spp. and Scirpus

See also Raphanus spp.

Rape. See Brassica chinensis and B.
napus.

Raphanus sativus, 19467, 20028 to
20032, 20793, 20794, 20976, 21228,
21623.

Raspberry (Australia), 21307.

(China), 21570, 21571.
Huropean. See Rubus
idaeus.

Redtop. See Agrostis alba.

Rehmannia glutinosa, 20165.

Rhamnus sp., 19407, 20183 to 20135

Rheum sp., 21819.

acuminatum, 20805,
collinianum, 19563.
compactum, 20801,
emodi, 19564.

hyb., 19567,
macrocarpum, 20803.
officinale, 20802.
palmatum tanghuiticum, 19581.
rhaponticum, 20420.
tataricum, 20804.
undulatum, 19565.

Rhubarb. See Rheum spp.

Rhus sp., 19410.
vernicifera, 21682.

Ribes sp., 20204.

alpinum, 20202, 202038.
procumbens, 20201,
rubrum, 20198 to 20200, 20782.
Rice (China), 20672.
(Egypt), 20977.
(German East
to 191038, 1916s,

(Hawaii), 21395 to 21471.

(India) 20924 to 20934.

(Japan), 19888 to 19891, 20935,
2OOSRG6.

(Manchuria), 19188, 20705, 21066
to 21069.

(Turkestan), 20684.

(West Africa), 19193 to 19195.

See also Oryza spp.

Ricinus communis, 19594 to 19596,
20183.

Rosa sp., 20113, 20351,
hugonis, 19957.
rugosa, 20353.
ranthina, 21620.

Rose apple. See Hugenia jambos.

Roselle. See Hibiscus sabdariffa.

Rubber (Peru), 19457 to 19462.

See also Castilla spp.
Rubia tinctorum, 19501.
Rubus sp., 20195, 20196, 20345, 21307,
21570, 21571.
chamaemorus, 20783.
corchorifolius, 21239, 21240.
idaeus, 20784.
innominatus, 21675.
132

Africa), 19098

20352, 20354.

spp.
Russian almond. See Prunus nana,
Rye (Finland), 20910.
(Germany), 21513. :
(Norway), 20585, 20586, 2171457
21715.
(Siberia), 20378, 20874, 20556.
(Sweden), 19556.
See also Secale cereale,

Saccharum arundinaceum, 20217.
Sagittaria sagittaefolia, 21650, 21651.
Sainfoin. See Onobrychis onobrychis. —
Salir sp., 19469 to 19475, 19527, 19598, >
19599, 19601, 20128, 20236, a
20242.
babylonica, 19857.
viminalis, 19856
Salt tree. See J//alimodendron argen-
teum.
Sambucus racemosa, 20114, 20781.
Sand cherry. See Prunus pumila.
Sand lucern. See Jedicago media.
Sausage tree. See Kigelia pinnata,
Savegothaea conspicua, 19114.
Savrifraga sp., 20156.
tabularis, 20155.
Scabiosa caucasica, 20167.
Schizandra chinensis, 19602, 20361.
Scirpus sp., 19525, 20454.
eriophorum, 20228, 20229.
lacustris, 20387.
tuberosus, 19279.
Sea kale. See Crambe maritima.
Secale cereale, 19556, 203738, 20374,
20556, 20585, 20586, 20910, 21513) %
21714, 21715.
Sechium edule,
20865, 2O86T.
Sedum sp., 20175.
Sesamum indicum, 21707.
Sesbania aculeata, 21368.
aegyptiaca, 21542, 21610,
macrocarpa, 19912.

19370, 19862, 20435,

Siberian crab apple. See Malus bac- |

cata.
Siderorylon dulcificum, 19964, 21056.
Silver tree. See Leucadendron argen-
teum. a
Sinapis alba, 20379.

| Solanum commersoni, 19693, 19694, —

dulcamard, 19417.
melongend, 21631. 4
tuberosum, 19582 to 19585, —

20806, 21584 to 21591.

| Sonchus sp., 20055.

Sophora japonica, 20093.
tomentosa, 21324.
| Sorbus sp., 20110.
Sorghum (China), 21676 to 21678.
(Egypt), 19517, 19518.
(German East Africa), 20981,
20982.

my

Spruce.

Sunflower.
Sweet potato (British West Indies),

Timothy.

Sorghum (India), 20873.

(Manchuria), 19187, 20612,
20627, 21077, 21078.
(Natal), 19767 to 19775.
' (New South Wales), 19107 to

19109.

(Orange River Colony),
19696.

(Philippines), 19213, 19214.

(Russia), 20625.

(Siberia), 20620, 20621,
20706.

(Turkestan), 20702, 20710,

21729.

See also Andropogon sorghum.

: — pean (China), 20797, 20798.

(Japan), 19981 to 19987,
20892, 20893.
(Manchuria), 19183, 19184,
19186, 20011, 20629, 20854,
21079, 21080.
(Siberia), 20405 to 20412,
20414, 20699.
See also Gylcine hispida.

' Spek-boom. See Portulacaria afra.
_ Sphaeralcea wmbellata, 19286.
Spikenard. See Aralia racemosa.

_ Spinacia oleracea, 20026, 20027.

Spiraea sp., 20122, 20123.

_ Sporobolus sp., 21496.

elongatus, 21025, 21639.
See Picea spp.
Squash. See Cucurbita maxima.

_ Stachys affinis, 21702.

Stipa capillata, 20686.
ichu, 20812.
pennata, 20679, 20729.
— (China), 21320.
(Norway), 20785.
See also Fragaria spp.

_Strychnos ignatii, 21482.

Sumac. See Rhus sp.

See Helianthus annuus.

19942 to 19950, 20987,

21199 to 21201.
(Cuba), 19810 to 19821.
(India), 19836 to 19841.
(Mexico), 20863, 20971 to

(Siam), 19423.
See also Zpomoea batatas.
Syngonium sp., 20969.
Syringa amurensis, 20324.

Tacca pinnatifida, 19241.

Fararacum sp., 20172.
Taro. See Alocasia spp. and Colocasia

spp.
Tecoma chrysantha, 19956.
Telfairia occidentalis, 19966.
Terminalia arjuna, 19097.
Thespesia populnea, 21608.

Tilia cordata, 20290, 20291.

mandshurica, 20100, 20292, 20293.
See Phleum pratense.
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 191

“Tindalo.” See Afzelia rhomboides.
Tobacco (Brazil), 19182.
(China), 21627.
(Korea), 20063.
(Philippines), 19197 to 19199.
See also Nicotiana spp.

Trefoil, yellow. See Lotus cornicu-
latus japonicus.

Tricholaena rosea, 19158.

Trichopteryx elegans, 21498.

Trifolium sp., 20021, 20022, 20384,

20733, 20746, 20747.
agrarium, 20661.
alexandrinum, 21660 to

21662. ;
alpestre, 20654, 20736, 20762.
elegans, 20613.
filiforme, 20662.
hybridum, — 20585, 205387,

20774.
lupinaster, 20638, 20657.
medium, 20658.
montanum, 20655,

20660, 20735.
pannonicum, 20665, 20666.
pratense, 19911, 19970,

20468, 20521 to 20533,

20566, 20567, 20578, 20659,

20663, 20737, 20772, 20773,

20788, 20790, 20791.
procumbens, 20664.
repens, 19800, 20534, 20536.
sauveolens, 19506, 19507.

Trigonella crassipes, 21578.

foenum-graecum, 19521.
monantha, 21579.
radiata, 21577.

Trimezia lurida, 19169.

Triticum vulgare, 19482, 20371, 20372,
20558, 20568, 20569, 20572, 20680,
20858, 21071, 21072, 21372 to 21376,
21667, 21668.

Tritonia sp., 21222.

Tuberose. See Polianthes tuberosa.

Tuna. See Opuntia sp.

Turnip, Chinese. See Brassica chinen-

sis.

See also Brassica rapa.

Typha laxmanni, 20418.

20656,

Udo.. See Aralia cordata.

Undetermined, 19163, 19412, 19415.
19416, 19457 to 19462, 20064, 20096,
20124, 20129, 20130, 20132, 20163,
20169, 20184, 20192 to 20194, 20359,
20436, 20493, 21007, 21030, 21235.

Vangueria infausta, 19789. -

Vanilla sp., 19716. -

Varnish tree. See Koelreuteria pani-

culata.

Veronica macroura, 21041.

Vetch. See Vicia spp.

Viburnum sp., 20115, 20116.
odoratissimum, 20888, 20839.

20013 to 20019, 20385, 20570,
7, 21580 to

Vicia sp.,
20745, 20756, 2075

21582.
cracca, 20548, 20565, . 20573,
20577, 20609, 20611.
faba, 19520, 21186.
sativa, 19823.
sepium, 20651.
villosa, 20647, 21060.
Vigna sp., 21508 to 21511.
catjang, 21292, 21293, 21296,
Didaos 21550, s2lbes, 2loo9;
21563, 21564, 21565, 21602,
21603.
i sesquipedalus, 20005, 21558 to
AK 21562, 21568, 21569.
} unguiculata, 20006, 20980, 20983,
if 20984, 21006, 21061, 21085,
! 21294, 21295, 21297, 21299,
1y 21537, 21599.
iW Viola sp., 20173.
ie Vitis amurensis, 19477, 19600, 20347 to
is 20349, 20761.
i} vinifera, 19088, 19382.
Walnut (Germany), 21483 to 21485.
; See also Juglans spp.
‘ Water lily. See Castalia and Nym-

phaea,
Watermelon (China), 21629,
See also Citrullus
garis,
Watsonia densiflora, 21221.
Wheat (Australia), 21372 to 21376.
(China), 20858, 21667, 21668.
(England), 19482.
(Manchuria), 21071,
(Russia), 20680.
(Siberia), 20371, 20372,
(Sweden), 20568, 20569,
See also Triticum spp.
Willow. See Salix spp.

21630.
vul-

21072.

20558.
20572.

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Wilson, E. H., seeds and pla

cured, 21237 to 21241, 21319,
21667 to 21683.

Wood-oil tree. See Aleurites fordii,

Xanthorrhoea tateana, 21261. ri i “a

Xanthosoma sp., 19086, 19095, - 19142.
19143, 19149, 1915 ) Ny.
19171, 19172, 19217
to 19219, 19221 tO
19225, 19271, ~ 19778)
19797, 20450, 20451,

20484 to 20490, 20970,
20985, 20986.
sagittifolium, 19293, Toto

20846, 20864.
violaceum, 21047.
Xanthorylum ailantioides, 20097.
Ayris sp., 21499.

Yam. See Dioscorea spp.
Yautia (British Guiana), 19149, 191,
Ce West Indies), 1O171
19172, 20846, 20985, 20986. g
(Canal Zone), 19715, 19797. °
(Colombia), 19142, 19148.
(Cuba), 19293, 21047. |
(Dutch Guiana), 19217 to 19219, a |

19221 to 19225.
(Isle of Pines), 20450.
(Mexico), 19086, 19778, 20451,

20864, 20970.

20484 to

«

(Santo Domingo),
20490.

See also Xanthosoma spp.
Zapupe. See Agave sp. J
Zea mays, 19465, 19568 to 19571, 20674,

21311, 21684, 21726. :
Zephyranthes tubispatha, 19170. 7
Zizyphus sativa, 19394, 19397, 20092.

21618, 21619.
spina-christi, 20989.
Zoysia pungens, 19425, 19426, 21634,

PEN HET Sy ant i
[Continued from page 2 of cover.] Ei
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il Inoculation for Legumes. 1905. Price, 15 cents. i 5 zw Any
laneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
e Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
ickly Pear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
“Range Management in the State of Washington. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
6 pper as an Algicide and Disinfectant in Water Supplies. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
The’ Avocado, a Salad Fruit from the Tropics. 1905. Price, 5 cents. eke
proving the Quality of Wheat. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
jability of Wheat Varieties in Resistance to Toxic Salts.
0. Agricultural Explorations in Algeria. 1905. Price, 10 cents. ~ -/
f yolution of Cellular Structures. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
Grass Lands of the South Alaska Coast. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
The Vitality of Buried Seeds. 1905. Price, 5 cents. :
“The Seeds of the Bluegrasses. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
5 The Principles of Mushroom Growing. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
. Agriculture without Irrigation in the Sahara Desert. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
Disease Resistance of Potatoes. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
Weevil-Resisting Adaptations of the Cotton Plant. 1906. Price, 10 cents,
). Wild Medicinal Plants of the United States. 1906. Price, 5 cents. ,
Miscellaneous Papers. 1906. Price, 5 cents. _
Varieties of Tobacco Seed Distributed, ete. 1906. Price, 5 cents.
oA ate Varieties and Date Culture in Tunis. 1906. Price, 25 cents.
The Control of Apple Bitter-Rot. 1906. Price, 10 cents.
94. Farm Practice with Forage Crops in Western Oregon, ete. 1906. Price, 10 cents.
5. A New Type of Red Clover. 1906. Price, 10 cents.
96. Tobacco Breeding. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
9 . Soy Bean Varieties. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
99. Quick Method for Determination of Moisture in Grain.
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Contents of and Index to Bulletins Nos. 1 to 100.
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RS 1907. Price, 10 cents. ;
6. Seeds and Plants Imported. Inventory No. 12. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
07. ‘American Root Drugs. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
108, The Cold Storage of Small Fruits. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
9, American Varieties of Garden Beans. 1907. Price, 25 cents.
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am Price, 10 cents. 5
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414. Sap-Rot and Other Diseases of the Red Gum. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
5. The Disinfection of Sewage Effluents for the Protection of Public Water Supplies.
4116. The Tuna as Food for Man. 1907. Price, 10 cents. zx
117. The Reseeding of Depleted Range and Native Pastures. 1907.
ie LOOT. Price, 10 cents.

418. Peruvian Alfalfa. 1907. Price, 10° cents.
119. The Mulberry and Other Silkworm Food Plants. 1907. | Price, 10 cents.
120. The Production of Waster Lily Bulbs in the United States. 1908. Price, 10
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422. Curly-Top, a Disease of Sugar Beets. 1908. Price, 15 cents. x
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elo: The Prickly Pear as a Farm Crop. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
_ 125. Dry-Land Olive Culture in Northern Africa. 1908. Price 10 cents.
_ 126. Nomenclature of the Pear. 1908. Price, 30 cents.
By 127. The Improvement of Mountain Meadows. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
428. Egyptian Cotton in the Southwestern United States. 1908. Price, 15 cents.

129. Barium, a Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
‘ 30. Dry-Land Agriculture. 1908. Price, 10 cents. :
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1905. Price, 5 cents.

1907. Price, 5 cents.

1907. Price,.15 cents.

Price, 10 cents.

1 OF PLANT INDUSTRY_-BULLETIN NO, 137,

Be ‘T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

AN D. PLANTS IMPORTED —

2 - DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
a TO MARCH 31, 1908:

"INVENTORY No. 14; Nos, 21732 70 29510.

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. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 5 hs, ¢
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. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Price, 10 cents. ©
. A Disease of the White Ash. 1903. Price, 10 cents, Nao NRT
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. American Varieties of Lettuce. 1904. Price, 15 cents. We
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Macaroni Wheats. 1901. Price, 20 cents.

Range Improvement in Arizona. 1901. Price, 10 cents. ‘ OMe
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Records of Seed Distribution, ete. 1902. Price, 10 cones , oY

Range Improvement in Central Texas. 1902. Price, 10 cents.

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. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 1903. Price, 25 cents.
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‘U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUWTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN NO, 137.

B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1908:

INVENTORY No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510.

ISSUED JANUARY 9, 1909.

WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1909.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. Se:

Physiologist and Pathologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway.

Physiologist and Pathologist, and Assistant Chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods.

Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwin F. Smith, Pathologist in Charge.

Fruit Disease Investigations, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist in Charge. 2 4

Laboratory of Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist in Charge. _ 4

Cotton and Truck Diseases and Plant Disease Survey, William A. Orton, Pathologist in
Charge.

Pathological Collections and Inspection Work, Flora W. Patterson, Mycologist in Charge.

Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Swingle, Physiologist in Charge.

Cotton Breeding Investigations, Archibald D. Shamel and Daniel N. Shoemaker, Physi-
ologists in Charge. q

Tobacco Investigations, Archibald D. Shamel, Wightman W. Garner, and Ernest H.
Mathewson, in Charge. q

Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley, Physiologist in Charge.

Alkali and Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas H. Kearney, Physi-
ologist in Charge.

Soil Bacteriology and Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiolo- |
gist in Charge.

Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist
in Charge. ;

Drug and Poisonous Plant and Tea Culture Investigations, Rodney H. True, Physiologist
in Charge. :

Physical Laboratory, l.yman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.

Crop Technology and Fiber Plant Investigations, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in
Charge. i

Taxonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.

Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.

Grain Investigations, Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge. :

Arlington Baperimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horti-
culturist in Charge.

Vegetable Testing Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.

Sugar-Beet Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.

Western Agricultural Batension, Carl 8. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.

Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, ©. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.

Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.

Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists
in Charge.

Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.

Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.

Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.

Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge.

Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P. J. Wester, in Charge.

Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge.

South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge. q

Farmers’ Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge.

Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in Generai
Charge. .

Editor, J. &. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones. c

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Eaplorer in Charge.

Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.

Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations.

F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Hapert.

Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL,

U. S. DrepartMEent oF AGRICULTURE,
Bureau or Pirant Inpustry,
OrricE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., October 5, 1908.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 137 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-
-companying manuscript, entitled “ Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
ing the Period from January 1 to March 31, 1908: Inventory
No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.

Respectfully, Be GArnowwAy.
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. James WILson,
Secretary of Agriculture.

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CONTE NS:

ie P. 1.415.

“SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908.
INVENTORY NO. 14; NOS. 21732 TO 22510.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

With this fourteenth inventory of seeds and plants imported from
abroad is inaugurated a new departure. The volume of interesting
matter pertaining to these new introductions has become so great
and the desirability of getting out printed descriptions for the use
of those handling them is so apparent that it has been decided to issue
the inventory as soon as possible after each period of three months
of introduction work.

This plan, it is believed, will interest the friends of these new immi-
erants and insure them better attention in the homes which are being
created for them in America.

Since January 1, 778 introductions have come in, 1. e., at the rate
of more than 8 a day, and among these it is worth while to call
attention to certain ones which are of unusual interest.

Mr. Frank N. Meyer has continued his explorations in northern
China and this inventory contains 179 of his introductions. Among
them are some remarkable wild chestnuts, wild walnuts, oaks, crab
apples, and pears from the Chihh Province; seeds of the original
chrysanthemum from which most of the cultivated forms are sup-
posed to have originated; a collection of apples and pears from
Pangshan; several elms of some promise; Pyrus betulaefolia, the
species on which in China the native pears are grafted and which

distinguishes itself as easily grown from cuttings; and the Fei-tao
peach of Feitcheng, which is known all over North China as the
finest peach in the Empire. It is a clingstone, and individual fruits
in the dry region of the Shantung Province attain a weight of 1
pound. Possibly this is the Chinese Cling already known in America,
although such extraordinary fruits are not produced in this country,
and this may be an entirely new and most valuable addition to the
peaches of the United States.

137

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8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. eh

Perhaps the most remarkable of all of Mr. Meyer’s finds are the
Chinese dates, which, by the way, are not dates at all, but delicious
fruits borne on deciduous trees (Zizyphus sativa) which will stand
drought remarkably well. In the Shantung Province there appear
to be as many kinds of these fruits as there are of plums in America.
Large orchards of the plants are grown there, and the specimens of
fruits which Mr. Meyer has sent in encourage us to think that they
may vie with the real date as an orchard culture in the dry West
where they can be grown. Good judges of fruit have not hesitated
to pronounce the samples sent in as equal in delicacy to, though
entirely different from, the finest dates. The Office of Plant Life
Tfistory Investigations has the development of this new industry on ©
its programme for the coming year. }

An interesting dry-land naked oat, some new buckwheats, a new
stock for the peach (mygdalus davidiana), new and most interest-—
ing sorghums, more forms of the Chinese hardy persimmon, a horse-— |
chestnut that is evidently new to the country and may be a superior |
shade tree, new drought-resistant cherries, and one or perhaps two
new yellow roses, for which the rose breeders are already clamoring,
are others of Mr. Meyer's finds. 4

Among the importations which have come in through our foreign
correspondents, the following may be especially emphasized: A ship-
ment of cork-oak acorns from Spain; a collection of Rheums from
Russia for the rhubarb breeders; seeds of the Chilgoza pine, a re-
markable nut-bearing pine from Baluchistan; the Grano Marzuolo, a
variety of dwarf wheat used in Italy for the plaiting industry; the
Amoy pomelo; the wild emmer, a remarkable new grain from
Palestine; large collections of cowpeas and sorghums from the
Orient; the Guayaquil pineapple from Ecuador; the nut oak (Quercus
corned) from Hongkong; an African asparagus for the asparagus —
breeders; the wild licorice of Greece; a collection of taros from _
Hawaii; a collection of 215 varieties of tobacco, the most generous
gift of the noted tobacco expert, Prof. Dr. O. Comes, of the Agricul- —
tural School of Portici, Italy (doubtless the largest collection of
tobaccos ever gotten together) ; wild olives and pistaches from Balu-
chistan; and a collection of Japanese radishes. .

Botanists will note that an attempt is made in this inventory to
name each introduction and give the botanical authority for the
name. Anyone familiar with such work will realize that it is not pos-
sible to do this with absolute accuracy, as often only seeds or cuttings
are at the disposal of the determining botanist. Mr. W. F. Wight
and, under his direction, Mr. H. C. Skeels have been given charge of
this feature of the inventory, and with Miss Mary A. Austin responsi-

ble for the preparation of the inventory cards it is believed that in the
137

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 9

“future these inventories of newly imported plants will not only be

“mmore accurate, but will contain more useful information and will
“appear more promptly than in the past, and in this way become of

/much more value to the experimenters who are studying the new
things as they come in.

Davin Fatrcuirp,
Agricultural Kuplorer in Charge.
Orrics or ForricN Srep AND PLrant IntTRODUCTION,

Washington, D. C., September 14, 1908.
137

INVENTORY.

217382. QUERCUS SUBER L. Cork oak.

From Gibraltar, Spain. Procured by Hon. R. L. Sprague, American consul.
Received December 30, 1907.

“Seed imported for experiments in the introduction of the cork oak in the
Southern States and California.” (Fisher.)

21733. Trirontum susrorunpum Steud. & Hochst.

From Kisumu, British East Africa. Presented by Mr. Arthur B. Chilson.
Received December 26, 1907.

“African clover. This grew 5,300 feet above sea level, 8 miles north of the
equator, about 20 miles northeast of Lake Victoria. I have never found it grow-
ing lower than 4,000 feet above sea level. This isa very hardy variety of clover
able to stand extremes of dry and wet weather. It sometimes grows to a
height of 2 feet, but is usually much shorter. The blossom is red with often
a slight mixture of white; smaller than the red-topped variety in America, but
larger than the white clover.” (Chilson.)

“Tn Abyssinia cultivated as forage under the name of ‘Mayad.’” (Oliver,
—D., Flora of Tropical Africa, 1871, vol. 2, p. 59.)

21734. Rosa nuconis Hemsl.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January 3, 1908.

e

(21735. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Alma, Nebr. Purchased from Mr. Conrad Boehler. Received Janu-
ary 6, 1908.

Grinum. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12991: Grown especially for the Depart-
ment, under direction of Forage Crop Investigations, by Mr. Conrad Boehler.

21736. Panicum ostrusum H. B. K.

From Roswell, N. Mex. Collected on special order by the Roswell Seed
Company. Received January 6, 1908.

“ A native grass especially abundant in low or moist soil. It should be tested
under irrigation, as it promises to give several cuttings each season.” (CC. V.
Piper.)

21737 to 21749.

From Kew, England. Presented ky Dr. David Prain, director, Royal
Botanic Garden. Received December 31, 1907.

Cuttings of the following:

21737 to 21740. Rosa spp. Rose.
21737. Helene. 21739. Una.
21738. Hlectra. 21740. Austrian Copper Briar.

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12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 7

21737 to 21749—Continued.
21741. Rosa SPINOSISSIMA L.
21742. Rosa sp.

21743. Rosa sericea Lindl.

21744. Rusus LAsiostyius Focke.

21745. RusBus MICROPHYLLUS L. f.

21746. Ripes cRUENTUM Greene.
Seeds of the following:

21747. Rosa SoOULIEANA Crépin.

21748. Rusus CRATAEGIFOLIUS Bunge.

21749. Rises worrit Rothr.

21750. <Axpizzia apiaAnrnirotia (Schum.) (Mimosa aDIANTHI-
FOLIA Schum.)

From Thornwood Estate, M'lanje, British Central Africa. Received from)
Mr. Henry Brown, through Mr. C. J. Petherick, No. 4 Trafalgar Square,”
London, England, January 6, 1908.

“A very fast growing, leguminous tree; table-topped, feathery leaved, and very)
suitable for shade for coffee, cocoa, tea, and other productions which may grow ~
in America. The tree yields an excellent timber very like satin wood in the”
grain.” (Brown.)

21751. Avena srertuis L. Oat.

From the Province of Ispahan, Persia. Presented by Mr. John Tyler
American consular agent, Teheran, Persia. Received September, 1907.

Porringe. ‘Seed of a wild oat they call Porringe. I should think the
original of our ‘ porridge.’ It is used the same as oatmeal.” (Tyler.)

21752. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.

From Korea. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama,
Japan. Received January 2, 1908.

“Said to be different from our variety.” (Yokohama Nursery Company.)

21753. Puornrx ovsetnyana Griff. (PHornrx HUMILIS
Royle.) Date.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received October 3, 1907. :

“The Phoenir humilis above is the P. humilis of Royle (see Royle, I!lust. —

Bot. Him.), and not P. humilis Cay. Ic., which is equivalent to Chamdaerops
humilis of the Mediterranean region.” (W. W. Smith.)

21754 to 21757. Grycrne uispipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received —
January 3, 1908.

21754. Yellow seeded.
21755. Ogemaw. Extra early, brown seeded.
21756. Black seeded.

21757. Extra early, black seeded.
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21758 to 21767. Rueum spp. Rhubarb.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim,
director, Imperial Botanic Garden. Received January 6, 1908.

21758. RHEUM RHAPONTICUM L.
Queen Victoria.
21759. RHEUM UNDULATUM IL,
21760. RHEUM RHAPONTICUM L.
21761. RHEUM PALMATUM TANGUTICUM Maxim.
21762. RHEUM PALMATUM L.
Red flowered.
21763. RHEUM AUSTRALE Don.
21764. RHEUM COMPACTUM L.
21765. RHEUM PALMATUM ATROPURPUREUM.
21766. RHEUM MOORCROFTIANUM Royle. -
21767. RuEUM AacUMINATUM Hook. f. & Thomas.

21768 and 21769. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Bassorah, Persian Gulf. Purchased from Mr. H. P. Chalk, agent for
the Hills Brothers Company, New York. Received January 7, 1908.

Arabian alfalfa or Jet.
21768. Seed from unirrigated plants.

21769. Seed from irrigated plants.

21770 to 21778.

From French Guinea. Presented by M. Aug. Chevalier, 63 Rue de Buffon,
Paris, France. Received January 10, 1908.

21770. IPoMOFA BATATAS (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.
~ 21771. IromorA BATATAS (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.
21772. IrPoMoOFrA BATATAS (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.

21773. CCLEUS sp.
' 21774. COLEUS sp.
21775. MD i10SCOREA BULBIFERA IL.

21776. MUSA sp. Banana.

21777. XNANTHOSOMA SAGITTAEFOLIUM (L.) Schott. Yautia.
White.

21778. XNANTHOSOMA SAGITTAEFOLIUM (L.) Schott. Yautia.
Rose.

21779. Crrrus NOBILIS X VULGARIS.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist.
Received January 9, 1908.

“Fruit large, mediocre, colored.” (VTrabut.)

21780 to 21782.

From Ichang, Hupeh, China. Secured by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department.
Received January, 1908.

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tes

21780 to 21782—Continued.

A collection of seeds, as follows:

21783. Bavurtnia Picta (H. B. K.) DC.

From Miami, Fla. Grown in 1907 at the Subtropical Laboratory and Gar-

“An unarmed shrub with nearly orbicular leaves, about 34 inches long, and —
solitary terminal racemes, 2 to 3 inches long, of white flowers spotted with

red.”

21784 to 21805.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superintend- —

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21780. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Hem D.

(No. 428, Dec. 8, 1907.) Seeds of a particularly robust form of
this well-known hemp. This form of Cannabis is commonly cultivated
in association with maize by peasants and farmers on the mountains
north and south of Ichang at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet.
The plants vary from 6 to 12 feet, and the lower part of the stem is often
4 inches in circumference.

“This plant is cultivated exclusively for the oil which is expressed
from the seeds after grinding and steaming in the ordinary Chinese way,
This oil is used for illuminating purposes and is valued on account of its
noncongealing in the coldest of weather. The stems are used for fuel:
though a little fiber is occasionally used for making sundries for local use

“It is the Tung ma (cold hemp) of these parts.” (Wéilson.) ;

21781. ACcTINIDIA CHINENSIS Planch. Yangtaw. —

“(No. 347, Dee. 8, 1907.) A robust climber, 10 to 30 feet hich#®
leaves and young shoots covered with bright crimson villous hairs. —
Flowers unisexual or hermaphrodite, buff-yellow to white, fragrant, 1 to
14 inches across, produced in great profusion. Fruits abundantly pro-_
duced, ovoid to globose, 1 to 24 inches long, 1 to 14 inches across, epicarp
membranous, russet-brown, more or less clothed with villous hairs. Flesh
green, of most excellent flavor, to my palate akin to that of the common |
gooseberry but tempered with a flavor peculiarly its own. ,

“The plant is common in thickets and margins of woods from 3,000 to
4,000 feet high in western Hupeh and Szechuan. Also known from the
Hushan Mountains in KRiangsi Province and from Fokien.

“The plant is highly ornamental, either in foliage or in flower.
fruits are excellent for either dessert or making into preserves.

“ Introduced by me to the nurseries of Veitch & Sons, of Chelsea, Lon
don, and quite hardy in England.

“Local native name, Yang tao (strawberry peach). (Wéilson.)

21782. EucoMMIA ULMOIDES Oliver. Tu-chung.

“(No. 383, Dec. 8, 1907.) Tree 25 to 40 feet by 14 to 4 feet. Cult
vated in western Hupeh and Szechuan at altitudes between 1,000° and
4,500 feet. The tree is valued for its bark, which constitutes the native
drug Tu-chung. The bark, leaves, and fruit contain silky, elastic fibers —
composed largely of a caoutchouc-like substance akin to balata. As a
rubber-producing plant, however, the plant has little value. :

“Eucommia was introduced from China into France by Vilmorin and
into England by myself. In both countries it has proved quite hardy.
In Algiers and parts of Tonking this tree has been experimentally planted —
by the French as a rubber-producing tree.

“The medicine 7Tu-chung is valued as a tonic and mild aphrodisiac. a

“The customs’ valuation here is: First quality, 30 taels per picul;
second quality, 20 taels per picul; third quality, 10 taels per picul.” —
( Wilson. )

den from seed presented by Mr. J. C. Harvey, Sanborn, Vera Cruz
Mexico; distributed from Subtropical Laboratory and Garden. =

(W. F. Wight.)

ent, Royal Botanic Gardens. Received January 10, 1908.
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21784 to 21805—Continued.

A collection of seeds, as follows:

21784. CICER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.
White seeded. :

21785., CICER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.
Clay seeded.

21786. CICER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.

21787. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bean.

21788. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bean.

21789. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bean.

21790. PHASEOLUS PILOSUS H. B. K.
21791. ViGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.

_ Lobia.

21792. VIGNA CATJANG (Burm.) Walp. Catjang.
Red podded.

21793. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
White.

21794. PiIsuM SATIVUM IL. Pea.
White.

21795. Pisum saTivuM L. Pea.

21796. Latruyrus sp.

217797. SESBAN BISPINOSA (Jacq,) Steud. (AESCHYNOMENE BISPINOSA
“Jacq.)

21798. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser. Gourd.

21799. ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) Moench.

21800. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaw.
21801. BErNINCASA CERIFERA Savi. Wax gourd.
21802. CUCUMIS SATIVUS L. Cucumber.
21803. CUCUMIS MELO L. Muskmelon.
21804. CucURBITA PEPO L. Pumpkin.
21805. CrrRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Apple-seeded watermelon.
21806. Rapuanus sativus L. Radish.

From Macassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Wiebe P.
de Jong, American consular agent. Received January 6, 1908.

21807. AwNprRopocon sorcHum (L.) Brot. Sorghum.
From Descanso, Cal. Presented by Mr. E. P. St. John. Received January 9,
1908.

“ Roosevelt's Forty-Four. A ‘sport’ selected from a field of Amber sorghum
in 1905. Is a heavy stooler; lacks in sweetness, but has good fodder.” (Si.
John.)

21808 and 21809.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. C. L. Legat, Conservator of
Forests, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received January 14,
1908.

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16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21808 and 21809—Continued.

21808. BoLUSANTHUS sPEcIOSUS (Bolus) Harms.

“This is an exceptionally beautiful tree, probably the handsomest
native species we have. It should thrive well in any region where
oranges grow.” (Legat.)

21809. TRICHILIA EMETICA Vahl.

From Lower Umzimkulu, Natal. Collected by Miss Reid, September,
1907.

“A fine shade tree for comparatively frostless regions.” (Legat.)

21810. Crrrus Nopitis Lour. Tangerine.

field, Mo. Received January 16, 1908.

“Seeds of the ‘Golden orange, so called by the Americans, and ‘Honey |
orange’ by the Chinese. The peel is quite loose, and sections easily separated, |
tender, very rich, juicy, and sweet.” (Huffaker.)

21812. Cypnonra saponica (Thunb.) Pers. Japanese quince. |)

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, —
D. D. Received January 15, 1908. |

“ Seeds of a very large native quince.” (Farnham.)

21813 to 21817. Viena unevicuLtata (L.) Walp: Cowpea. —
From Macassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Wiebe P.~
de Jong, American consular agent. Received January 6, 1908.

21813. Cream. 21816. Clay.
21814. Whippoorwill. 21817. Black.
21815. Black-Eye.

21818. Gurycine uispipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. _

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received —
January 17, 1908. |

Ito San. Called by the French, Yellow Etampes.

21819. Prnus cerarpiana Wall. Chilgoza pine. |

From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Received from Lieut. Col. G. C. French,
I. A., political agent in Zhob, through Prof. HE. P. Stebbing, imperial
forest zoologist to the Government of India, Calcutta, India, January 14,
1908.

“The Chilgoza pine, which bears an edible seed, is a moderate-sized tree
confined in its native habitat to the inner dry and arid valleys of the northwest-
ern Himalayas, from Kunawar westward, and in Gharwal. It is found in ©
isolated areas of not great extent, and generally at altitudes between 6,000 —
and 12,000 feet. The trees are seen at their best at an elevation of about —
8,000 feet, where they reach a height of 70 to 85 feet, with a girth of 9 to 12
feet. The species is quite hardy, as in a part of its range it often grows on
what appears to be solid limestone rock, enduring high winds and severe win-
ters with heavy snowfalls. The precipitation in the Chilgoza region is mostly —
in the form of snow and is only about 8 inches per annum. 3

“The chief product of this tree is the edible seed, nearly an inch in length, —
contained in the cones. The seeds are very nutritious and agreeable in flavor; —
they form a staple food of the inhabitants of Kunawar. A full-sized cone ~
yields over 100 seeds, and each tree produces 15 to 25 cones.” (From letter of —
Consul-General Michael, March 21, 1907, and Forest Bulletin No. 7, 1906, by —
Mr. E. P. Stebbing, of India Forest Department.) il

“'Tbis tree is also common in northern Afghanistan.” (W. #. Wight.)

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21820. XipHacrostis conpensatus (Hack.) W. F. Wight. (M1s-
CANTHUS CONDENSATUS Hack.)

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received January 18, 1908.

(For description see No. 10524.)

: 21823. Lanstum pomesticum Jack. Doekoe.
| From Manila, P.I. Presented by Mr. W.S8. Lyon. Received January 6, 1908.
Philippine local name Lanzon; Java name Doekoec. ‘I have met it more or

less widely throughout the archipelago, but, so far as I know, it only fruits
abundantly and well in Laguna Province, Luzon, and in widely remote Jol6.
“Fruits should become thoroughly mature before picking; those commonly
found in the markets are picked when immature. I have sent ripe fruits from
Manila to Yokohama (eleven days) and green ones to Honolulu (twenty-one
days) successfully.” (Lyon.)

21824 and 21825.

From Hokkaido, Japan. Presented by Mr. K. Hashimoto, Kuchchau Agri-
cultural Society, Abutagun. Received January 14, 1908.

21824. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. (Doticuos an-
GULARIS Willd.) Adzuki bean.

Red. ‘Used in making ari.” (Hashimoto.)

21825. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

Amherst (7). ‘“ Used in the manufacture of ‘ soy,’ ‘ miso,’ ‘ tifu,’ ete.”
(Hashimoto. )

21826. XanrHosoma saciTrrarronium (L.) Schott. Yautia.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. Donald Mitchell,
American vice and deputy consul, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received
September 4, 1906.

“The tubers of this variety were mingled with those of No. 19149, but when
grown proved to be distinct from any other variety of yautia (?) in the collec-
tion.” (Barrett.)

21827. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Chinook, Mont. Purchased from Mr. F. G. Cooper. Received Janu-
ary 22, 1908.

Grimm.

21828 and 21829. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From the Sevier Valley, near Oasis, Utah. Purchased from Mr, A. F. Bliss,
Deseret, Utah. Received January 22, 1908.

21828. First crop. 21829. Second crop.

21830 and 21831. GryctNe utspipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Hokkaido, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company,
Yokohama, Japan. Received January 24, 1908.

21830. Butterball. Japanese name Akita.
21831. Japanese name Ruimoi.
58392—Bull, 137—08 2

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21834 to 21836. ANbropocon sorcHum (L.) Brot.

From Maiduguri, Bornu, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy
agrostologist and botanist, Transyaal Department of Agriculture, | Pre
toria, Transvaal. Received January 27, 1908.

21834. Black-Hull. 21836. White Matakwa.
21835. Red Matakica.

21837. BaAamBos ARUNDINACEA Retz.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. W. W. Smith. Received
January 28, 1908. : :

(For description see No. 21317.)

21838. Triticum AEsTIvuUM L. Wheat.

From Vomero, Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. C. Sprenger. Received |
January 28, 1908. 3

Triticum aestivum var. crimeron, called commonly in Italian Grano Marzuolo.
“There are two underyarieties known, the Santa Fiora and the Semone,
which are cultivated on poor, thin land. The seed is planted in the month of
November and also in Feb ruary, and sown very thickly. We pull it up whea
the ear begins to be formed.” (Angiolo Pucci.) ¥

‘The straw used in the plaiting industry is that of a special kind of very
dwarf wheat; it is sown in November (in Italy). The straw is dried and after-
wards blanched with Sau, This blanched straw is the material used in all
industries of this kind.” (Sprenger.)

21860. Can artum tuzontcum (Blume) Gray. Pili nut.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. George A. Spooner, Pay Department,
U. S. Army, Chicago, Ill. Received January 25, 1908.

“This nut is largely used in the Philippine Islands and East Indies for food.
It is said that the flavor is finer when the meat is blanched and salted, after
the manner in which salted almonds are prepared.” (Ralph A. Gould.)

21861. Dixorenorneca spectasriurs Schlechter.

From Barberton, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. George Thornecroft. Re-
ceived January 18, 1908.

“ Habitat: Grows on stony hills, altitude 6,000 feet. Flowers in September,
with the first shower of rain. (We get no rain here from the end of March
until August.) It is the handsomest of all our daisies.” (Thorncroft.)

“The plant grows 30 to 45 centimeters high and has bright purple rays about
2.5 centimeters long and a purple disk.” (Schlechter.)

21862 and 21863. SprerctLa arvensis L. Spurry.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January 30, 1908.
21862. Corn or Common. 21863. Giant.
21864. Droscorea DECAISNEANA Carr. Yam.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received —
_ January 30, 1908.

21865. CoLeus Ampornicus Lour.

From Toco, Trinidad. Collected by Mr. O. W. Barrett in October, 1907,
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21867. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Juab Valley, near Nephi, Utah. Purchased from Mr. Oliver Wilson.
Received February 6, 1908.

Dry-Land.

‘ 21868 and 21869. Awnpropocon sorcHum (L.) Brot. Kafir.
, From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. B. Conner, season of 1907.

21868. Black-Hull. ‘‘ Original selection made on farm of Mr. T. F.
Moody, Canadian, Tex., in 1905, and grown in head-to-row plots at the
Chillicothe Testing Station since that date.” (Conner)

21869. Black-Hull. ‘Original selection made on farm of Mr. Noblett,
Chillicothe, Tex., in 1905, and grown in head-to-row plots at the Chilli-
eothe Testing Station since that date.” (Conner.)

21870. Crrrus pecumana (L.) Murr. Pomelo.

From Amoy, China. Presented by Mr. W. H. Wallace, manager, Hongkong-
Shanghai Bank. Received February 7, 1908.

Amoy. “The Amoy pomelos are noted among Huropeans and Americans along
the coast of China for their excellent quality. According to Mr. Rea Hanna,
' formerly of the consulate at Amoy, this variety is equal in quality to the best
. Florida-grown varieties with which he is familiar.” (/airchild.)

21871 to 21874.
From Zichron-Jacob, Caiffa, Palestine. Presented by Mr. A. Aaronsohn.
Received October 30, 1907.
21871. TrRiITICUM DICcoccUM Schrank. Emmer.
From above Medschoel esch-Schems. ;
21872. TriITICUM DicoccUM Schrank. Emmer.

From vicinity of Rahle, between Raschaya and Katana. Altitude about
1,500 meters.

21873. TRITICUM MONOCOCCUM AEGILOPIOIDES Asch. & G.
From Rahle.

21874. HorDEUM SPONTANEUM C. Koch.
From Mount Tabor. “ Soil calcareous.” (Adronsohn.)

21875 to 21982.

From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agri-
eultural explorer for this Department, February 7, 1908.

A miscellaneous collection of seeds and cuttings, as follows:.
21875. CASTANEA SATIVA Mill. Chestnut.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 833a, Noy. 24, 1907.) <A wild
chestnut found growing here and there in big groves on the rocky moun-
tain slopes. The burrs containing the nuts are extraordinarily spiny.
This chestnut may grow in regions where there is a Slight rainfall and
be utilized as a foresting tree. Chinese name San li tse shu.” (Meyer.)

21876. QUERCUS sp.

From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 835a, Nov. 18, 1907.) Acorns
of a chestnut oak, probably Quercus chinensis. Called by the Chinese
Siang tse shu. They utilize the acorns for tanning and dyeing purposes,
and also fatten hogs with them. It is a handsome tree, with long, serrated
leaves, which remain on the tree for the greater part of the winter.
Stands drought very well, but seems sensitive to great cold. May be of
use as a foresting tree in the semiarid regions of the southwestern United
States.” (dJleyer.)

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21875 to 21932—Continued. }
21877. JUGLANS REGIA SINENSIS C. DC. Walnut.

From Pangshan, Chilli, China. ‘‘(No. 836a, Nov. 24, 1907.) A wild
walnut found growing here and there between bowlders. The nuts are
not as sweet as the cultivated varieties, but otherwise there is little
difference, except that the wild trees are not of as vigorous a growth
as the cultivated ones.” (J/eyer.)

21878. Matus paccaTa (L.) Moench. Crab apple.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘( No. 887a, Dec. 2, 1907.) A wild
crab apple, the fruits of which are not larger than green peas. An ex-
cellent stock for all kinds of crab apples. Chinese name San tin tse.
Scions sent under No. 183 (S. P. I. No. 21922).” (Meyer.)

21879. MALUs sp. Crab apple.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. S8Sa, Dec. 10, 1907.) <A cultivated
crab apple. Chinese name Gei tang. Scions sent under No. 195 (S. P. I.
No. 21927).” (Meyer.)

21880. PyYruUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘“ (No. 8389a, Dee. 2, 1907.) Seeds —
of a wild pear which grows here and there in big groves and assumes
sometimes a large size, trunks 2 to 3 feet in diameter and 60 to 80 feet
tall. May be utilized as grafting stock in northern regions. Scions
sent under No. 184 (S. P. I. No. 21923).” (dMeyer.)

21881. CerLTIs sp. Hackberry.

From Pangshan, Chilli, China. ‘“(No. S5la, Nov. 24, 1907.) Probably
Celtis bungeana. A smalk tree with rather broad leaves, growing in rocky —
locations, Of use in gardens and parks in rather dry regions.” (J/eyer.) —

21882. CELTIS sp. Hackberry.

From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. ‘“( No, 852a, Nov. 30, 1907.)
Probably Celtis bungeana. Apparently the same as the preceding num-
ber (S. P. I. No. 21881).” (Meyer.)

21883. (Undetermined.)

From mountains of North China. “(No. 866a, Nov. 18 to Dec. 2, 1907.)
A low shrub, 1 to 14 feet high, flowering in early summer, with beautiful —
rosy flowers in short racemes; very floriferous. Grows in dry, rocky
locations, covering sometimes whole mountain slopes. Well fitted for
rockeries or as a bedding shrub in gardens in dry regions. Chinese name
Fan li hua. Sent from Manchuria under No, 402a (S. P. I. No. 20127).”
( Meyer.)

21884. LESPEDEZA sp. (7).

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 867a, Nov. 20, 1907.) Probably
Lespedeza caraganae. <A rare shrub, 4 to 5 feet tall, found growing in
rocky and sandy locations. Seems to like some shade. May be of use
in sandy, dry regicns.” (Weycr.)

21885. LESPEDEZA sp.

From near Malanyu, Chihli, China. “(No. 868a, Nov. 29, 1907.)
Probably Lespedeza juncea. A shrub forming many straight shoots, —
growing in sandy and rocky locations in the full sun. In Tsingtau it is —
extensively used for sand binding and for underwood in the Yemen goy-
ernment parks and nurseries. Sent also from eastern Siberia under No.
564a (S. PB: I. No. 20335). (Meyer.)

21886. LESPEDEZA sp.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘( No. 869a, Dee. 2, 1907.) Seeds
of a leguminous, perennial herb found growing on very dry and rocky
mountain slopes, having many slender, semierect stems which spring up —
in a tuft; very small, trifoliate leaves. May be of value on dry lands as
sheep fodder, though the seed capsules are spiny when dry.” (Meyer.)

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| 21875 to 21932—Continued.

21887. LESPEDEZA Sp.

From near Jehol, Chihli, China. “(No. 807a, Dec. 5, 1907.) Seeds of
a leguminous, perennial herb found growing along very dry banks. Ap-
parently a variety of No. 869a (S. P. I. No. 21886), but having much
heavier and creeping stems, due perhaps to the location; otherwise the
same remarks apply.” (Meyer.)
21888. (Undetermined. )

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 871a, Nov. 20, 1907.) An al-

’ falfa-like plant. A leguminous, perennial herb growing in very dry and

rocky places, throwing up a tuft of many slender, though very erect
stems; small, trifoliate leaves and small racemes of very small, whitish
flowers. Height 23 to 3 feet. May be of value on dry land as a food
for cattle.” (J/eyer.)

21889. FWaLcaTaA JAPONICA Oliver.

From mountains near Santchako, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 872a, Dee. 1,
1907.) Seeds of a Leguminosae of twining habit, similar to No. 617a
(S. P. I. No. 20886). Of use as a fodder plant on land which is overrun
with scrub, so as to give this bean support.” (J/eyer.)

21890. INCARVILLEA SINENSIS Lam.

From near Shinglungtang, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 874a, Dec. 4, 1907.)
An herbaceous annual, bearing large, rose-red flowers in terminal ra-
cemes; finely pinnatified leaves. Grows from 2 to 4 feet tall, often seen
along new railroad embankments in Shansi. The leaves and stems are
used by the Chinese as medicine, applied externally, when they have cold
or rheumatism in their legs or knee joints.” (MWeyer.)

21891. (Undetermined. )

From near Shinglungtang, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 879a, Dee. 5, 1907.)
An herbaceous, annual Labiate with bluish flowers containing a volatile
perfume, like menthol; may be useful for extraction of this perfume.
The Chinese use the plant medicinally for colds in the head, and it does
clear when snuffed up through the nostrils in case of a cold. Seems to
come close to the North American Pycnanthemum linifolium in contain-
ing so much menthol-like scent.” (Jleyer.)

21892. ARTEMISIA ANNUA L.

From Tientsin, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 885a, Oct. 7, 1907.) A biennial
herb. used for grafting large-flowered chrysanthemums upon when it
throws up its flowering stem in the second year. Chinese name Yu hou.”
( Meyer.)

21893. CHRYSANTHEMUM STIPULACEUM Moench. (CHRYSANTHEMUM
SINENSE Sabine, 1825.) (ANTHEMIS STIPULACEA Moench, 1802.)
Chrysanthemum.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. S86a, Noy. 19, 1907.) Seeds of
the original type of chrysanthemum, from which most of the cultivated
ones have been derived; flowers vary in color from pure white to purpie.
Deserves to be naturalized as a wild flower in rocky localities. Used
medicinally by the Chinese (like tea, when suffering from a cold).
Chinese hame Hsu hua.” (Meyer.)

21894. CHRYSANTHEMUM INDICUM L. Chrysanthemum.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 887a, Nov. 19, 1907.) An origi-
nal type of chrysanthemum, from which probably the yellow varieties of
cultivated chrysanthemums have been derived. Always yellow, though
there is a slight variation in its shading. Used as a medicine by the
Chinese, like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 21893).” (dM/eyer.)
21895. ERAGROSTIS sp.

From Tungling, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 888a, Nov. 29, 1907.) An uncom-
mon, graceful grass growing from 23 to 38 feet tall; found along dry
ditches.” (J/eyer.)

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21875 to 21932—Continued.

21896. ARUNDINELLA ANOMALA Steud.

From Tungling, Chihli, China. ‘(No. S8S89a, Nov. 29, 1907.) A tall}
coarse grass, 38 to 5 feet tall, found growing here and there in large
masses; of a spread-out growth. May be of use as a fodder grass.”
( Weyer.)

21897. ANDROPOGON ISCHAEMUM IL.

From Tungling, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 890a, Noy. 29, 1907.) A medium
tall grass growing here and there on level stretches in large quantities.”
( Meyer.) pa
21898. SPopIoPpoGcon siBrricus Trin. :

From Tungling, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 891a, Nov. 29, 1907.) A rare;
very tall grass, 6 to 7 feet high, growing in solitary clumps.” (Meyer.)
21899. PENNISETUM COMPRESSUM R. Br. |

From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 892a, Nov. 30, 1907.) |
Seed of a rare grass growing in heavy clumps here and there along water
courses.” (Jeyer.) :
21900. PErENNISETUM FLACCIDUM Griseb.

From near Lanshang, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. S898a, Dec. 3, 1907.) A
low grass, 14 to 2 feet high, growing in vast quantities on sandy, level
stretches.” (J/eyer.)

21901. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 894a, Nov. 21, 1907.) <A strange
bean used as a vegetable.” (J/eyer.)

21902. CucuURBITA PEPo L. Pumpkin. 4

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 895a, Noy., 1907.) A large
pumpkin, used as a vegetable when boiled; also baked in the oven entire
and used then as a delicatesse.’ (JMeyer.)

21903. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘( No. 896a, Nov. 21, 1907.) Said ‘to
be a white-meated watermelon of very good taste.” (Meyer.)

21904. CrTRUS sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 897a, Dec. 24, 1907.) A large-
fruited citrus, the fruits of which are sold as room perfumers. ‘The meat
is very bitter and sour and scarcely edible.” (Meyer.)

21905. Cirrus LIMOoNUM Risso. Lemon. —

From Peking, Chibli, China. ‘“(No. S9S8a, Dec. 24, 1907.) A large, ©
very juicy lemon, not too sour; the fruits are almost seedless and have a —
very thin rind. Purchased on the street.” (Meyer.) ;
21906. CELOSIA ARGENTEA L. Cockscomb.

From Tsuichiachuang, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 900a, Nov., 1907.) A —
variety of cockscomb said to grow in a globular head; very rare. Sent
to me by Rey. A. C. Moule, of Taian, Shantung.” (Meyer.)

21907. ViITIS sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 153, Nov. 20, 1907.) A Witis
bearing large, deeply lobed leaves and small clusters of bluish white ber-
ries. Grows in dry, rocky situations. May be of use as a cover plant
for large rockeries or for planting on terraces, where the branches may
hang down so as to create a better effect.” (J/eyer.)

21908. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA (Carr.) Dippel. Peach.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 154, Noy. 30, 1907.) A variety
found growing in very dry and exposed places. Of use as a garden shrub
in semiarid regions. Also an excellent stock for apparently all of the
stone fruits.” (J/eyer.)

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21875 to 21932—Continued.
i- 21909. BERBERIS Sp. Barberry.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 160, Noy. 20, 1907.) Probably
Berberis chinensis. A low-growing barberry of a very spreading habit.
Seems to be able to withstand drought extraordinarily well. Not highly
ornamental, but may be of use for planting on very sterile and dry soils.
The scarlet berries seem to remain a long time upon the shoots, and for
this reason it may be found useful as a winter ornamental bush.”
( Meyer.)

21910. Drospyrros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 161, Nov. 21, 1907.) A very
rare, delicious persimmon called Siang shi tse. Of medium size, 2 to 3
inches in diameter, flat, but not having a circular incision; of orange-red
color; very thin skinned; has generally 3 to 6 seeds in its fruits; is of
very sweet and fresh taste. Only one tree known to exist, that being
near an old temple. Is not a shipper, but can be kept until February
when handled carefully.” (J/leyer.)

21911. PyrRus CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.
From Pangshan, Chibli, China. ‘‘(No. 166, Nov. 23, 1907.) <A round,

hard pear of medium size. Has a high red blush and looks strikingly

like an apple. Chinese name Hong li, meaning red pear. Can be kept

until early summer.” (Jeyer.)

21912. PyRuUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 167, Nov. 28, 1907.) <A small
pear of canary-yellow color; egg shaped with a long peduncle; hard
meated, but very sweet and juicy; a good keeper. Chinese name J/i li,
meaning honey pear.” (JMJeyer.)

219138. Pyrus CHINENS!IS Lindl. Pear.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“*(No. 168, Nov. 23, 1907.) <A hard,
round, apple-shaped pear of a russet color; of rather coarse texture; a
good keeper and shipper. May be good for cooking purposes. Chinese
name Jang li.” . (Meyer.)

21914. Pyrus cHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 169, Nov. 23, 1907.) A hard
but juicy pear of medium size, barrel shaped, and of a pale straw-yellow
eolor. A very good keeper and shipper. Chinese name J/a li.” (J/eyer.)
21915. MAtus sp. Crab apple.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 170, Nov. 23, 1907.)- A sweet,
white crab apple of flat shape, like the saucer peach; a rare variety;
does not keep well. Chinese hame Sa kua.” (dMJeyer.)

21916. MALuS sp. Crab apple.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 171, Nov. 28, 1907.) A sour,
red crab apple of flat shape, like the saucer peach. A rare local variety
and like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 21915) does not keep well.
Chinese name Ly tse.” (dJleyer.)

21917. PyRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“‘(No. 175, Nov. 23, 1907.) A very
thrifty growing pear, said to be a variety of No. 169 (S. P. I. No. 21914).
Not named, however. All of these pears look more like apples than like
pears so far as habits and general looks are concerned. The bark on
the tree is smooth and on the younger branches even shining so as to
absorb a minimum of heat during the winter and spring. These retard-
ing qualities may be of much value in breeding experiments.” (J/eyer.)
21918. Pyrus CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Tungling, Chihli, China. “(No. 177, Nov. 29, 1907.) <A very
thrifty form of the wild pear, used everywhere in the north as a grafting
stock for the cultivated varieties of pears.” (J/eyer.)

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21875 to 219382—Continued. . |

21919. MHODODENDRON sp.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 180, Dee. 2, 1907.) Prob- |
ably Rhododendron micranthum. A small-leaved, Ssemi-evergreen bush
bearing small clusters of yellowish white flowers in early summer. Is.
always found growing at elevations from 8,000 to 8,000 feet.” (deyer.) |

21920. ULMuSs sp. Elma)

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 181, Dec. 2, 1907.) An)
elm growing to be a tall tree, bearing broad leaves. The trees when
young have corky wings all along their branches, which makes them look |
striking. Seems to thrive best in somewhat moist soil.” (Meyer.)

21921. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 182, Dec. 2, 1907.) <A very
hardy hawthorn with glistening white twigs; may be of use as a fence
plant in semiarid regions.” (J/eyer.) |

21922. Matus sp. Crab apple.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 188, Dec. 2, 1907.) ‘The |
very hardy, small-fruited crab apple, upon which the Chinese graft their
improved forms of crab apples. Chinese name San tin tse.” (Aeyer.)

21923. PyYRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 184, Dee. 2, 1907.) They
fruits of these wild pear trees become edible after the heavy frosts, but
are not particularly fine; the wood, though. is much wanted for the
manufacture of printing blocks and for comb making. The trees might
be grown in parks as ornamental, hardy trees. Planted in a clump they
are very effective.” (J/eyer.)

21924. PrRUuNUS TOMENTOSA Thunb. (7). Cherry.

From near Laushang, Chibli, China. ‘“(No. 186, Dee. 3, 1907.) The
wild bush cherry. A very hardy shrub of dense, bushy habit. May be
of use in parks and gardens in semiarid regions. Can be propagated by
budding on Amygdalus davidiana and by division, layering, and sowing.
Chinese name Shan ying tau.” (AMTeyer.)

21925. HYDRANGEA sp.

From near Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 187, Dec. 4, 1907.) <A tall,
bushy hydrangea, bearing many umbels of apparently white flowers. A
rare shrub, found (only twice) in rocky locations along a water course.”
( Weyer.)

21926. RHODODENDRON s)).

From near Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 189, Dee. 4, 1907.) <A tall,
bushy rhododendron, perfectly deciduous, bearing medium-sized clusters
of lilac flowers in early summer. Of use as a shrub in rockeries. Grows
apparently between 4,000 and 7,000 feet elevation.” (J/eyer.)

21927. MALUS sp. - Crab apple.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 195, Dec. 10, 1907.) Chinese name
Gei tang. The fruits are as large as good-sized cherries, of dark red
color with a bluish tinge. Of a very fresh, sour taste and make good

preserves. Are grafted upon the wild crab apple. They seem to be able
to withstand drought and extremes in temperature very well.” (dJ/eyer.)

21928. PyYRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. ‘*(No. 196, Dec. 10, 1907.) A medium-
sized pear of pale yellow color and of soft, melting meat. Can be kept
quite a while when handled carefully. Is a rare local variety. Chinese
name Pei soo li.” (AMeyer.)

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21875 to 21932—Continued.

4 21929. PyYRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. “(No. 197, Dec. 10, 1907.) A remarkable
pear, being flat apple-shaped, of green-yellowish color; hard until spring,
when it becomes melting; has a peculiar sour taste. Makes excellent
preserves for use with game or fowl. Chinese name J'a@ swan li, meaning
large, sour pear.” (dJ/eyer.)

21930. PyYRuUS sp. Pear.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. “(No. 198, Dec. 10, 1907.) A medium-
sized pear; hard, but juicy and sweet; dark canary-yellow colored. A
good keeper. A rare local variety. Chinese name Ven li.” (Jleyer.)

21931. PyrRvs sp. Pear.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. “(No. 199, Dec. 10, 1907.) A small-sized
pear of apple shape; has soft, melting meat with an agreeable tart flavor;
of yellow color, with rosy red blush. Not anything extra. Chinese
name Guarr li.” (Jleyer.)

219382. ULMUS DAVIDIANA Planch. Elm.

From near Jehol, Chihli, China. “(No. 201, Dec. 11, 1907.) An elm
growing to be a medium-sized tree with a round, spread-out head; when
young has two corky wings along its young branches; is not a common
tree at all. Grows in very dry and exposed localities. May be of use
as a park and garden tree in the cold-wintered, semiarid regions of the
United States.” (Jleyer.)

21933. Duioscorna sp. Yam.

.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W.
Barrett. Received February 11, 1908.

“Tt is entirely devoid of the gumminess so prized by the natives in such
yams as ‘Namé’ and ‘Tugui.” (Lyon.)

“Raspberry. This is a variety native to the virgin forests of Luzon and is
never seen in cultivation on account of the difficulty of keeping the roots through
the long dry season.” (Barrett.)

21934. Viena catsanc (Burm.) Walp. Catjang.
From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by the Department
of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1908.

Upright. “This pea is the most upright of any of the varieties originally from
India. This same pea was received in 1902, as Agros. No. 1488, from New
South Wales, they having received it from India in 1901.” (WNielsen.)

921935. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Puno, Peru, near Lake Titicaca. Presented by Prof. Alberto L.
Gadea, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received December, 1907.

Andean. “(P. L. H. No. 3262.) Grown at an altitude of 12,540 feet, 1907
crop.” (Brand.)

21936. ANprorocon sorecnum (L.) Brot. Sorgo.

From Guymon, Okla. Presented by Mr. A. L. Johnson, through Mr. C. R.
Ball, agronomist, Sorghum Investigations of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received February 7, 1908.

Gooseneck.(?) ‘Mexican Turfless. I have grown this variety one year in
Texas and one year in Oklahoma; it came originally from Mexico and was so
named because of its Mexican origin and the fact that it does not turf or clod
the ground as other varieties do. It is very leafy, an abundant stooler, and
reaches a height of 4.5 feet under my conditions.” (Johnson.)

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21937. ANpRoPpoGoN sorcHum (L.) Brot. Kafir.

From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. B. Conner, at the Chillicothe
Testing Station, season of 1907. a
Black-Hull. ‘(Agros. No. 1700.) Grown as a selection since 1905 at Chilli- ©
cothe, Tex., by Mr. A. B. Conner. Original seed from Bomen, New South
Wales, Australia, presented by Mr. G. Maurice McKeown, manager, Wagga
Experiment Farm; received June 15, 1908. Numbered February 11, 1908, for
convenience in keeping records.” (Conner.)

219388. Menicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From near Excelsior, Minn. Received through Mr. A. B. Lyman, February |
6, 1908. }

Grimm. Crop of 1907.

21939 to 21941.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt
Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Tr ‘ansvaal Department of
Agriculture. Received February 10, 1908.

21939. 'TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. ‘Wheat.
Havemann. |

21940. ANpDROPOGON sorGHUM (L.) Brot. Kafir. —
Red. (No. 5.) |

21941. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. . Sorghum.

White durra. From the Kabyle Country, Algeria, April, 1907.

21942. AsrraGcauus srinicus L.

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received February 10, 1908.

Giant.

21948. CEPHALOSTACHYUM PERGRACILE Munro. Bamboo.

From Northern Circle, U. B., India. Presented by Mr. J. Copeland, Con-
servator of Forests, through the Chief Conservator of Forests, Burma.
Received February 15, 1908.

(See No. 21286 for description.)
21944. Victa sativa L. Common vetch.

From Pullman, Wash. Grown by Mr. W. M. Evans in 1907. Received
December, 1908.

“The above was grown from seed of C. V. P. No. 0449, which was originally
picked out of rye from Fair Oaks, Cal.” (Nielsen.)

21945. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Sextorp, Nebr. Purchased from-Mr. Lewis Brott. Received Feb-
ruary 15, 1908.

Dry-Land. “This seed was grown on the high plains of western Neteaied
for about twelve years. This strain is promising on account of its drought and
cold resisting qualities. Crop of 1907. No hay crop is taken off when it is
desired to produce seed.” (Brand.)

21946 to 21955.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Received February 11, 1908.

21946. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
“ Zwarte kadelee.”
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| 21946 to 21955—Continued. .
21947 to 21950. DoLicHos LABLAB L. Hyacinth bean.

21947. ‘“ Katj: Ieda.” 21949. “Katj: Ypit idjo.”
21948. ‘“ Katj: Ypit.” 21950. “Katj: Ypit poetih.”

21951 to 21953. SrizoLoBIUM CAPITATUM (Roxb.) Kuntze.
21951. Black-seeded variety. 21953. ‘‘ Bengoek item.”
21952. ‘ Bengoek poetih.”

21954. SrizoLOBIUM HIRSUTUM (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze.

21955. STIzZOLOBIUM CAPITATUM (Roxb.) Kuntze.

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21956. Ananas sarivus Schult. f. Pineapple.

| From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Hon. W. C. Fox, American minister.
Received December 7, 1907.

Guayaquil.(?) “This plant is undoubtedly the so-called Guayaquil variety,
/ although its exact habitat is ‘ El Milagro,’ about 30 miles inland from Guaya-
quil. The Guayaquil is undoubtedly the finest pineapple I have ever tasted.”

) 21957. PHRAGMITES KARKA (Retz.) Trin.

From Sibpur, Caleutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received February 138, 1908.

“A grass very similar to Phragmites communis, but larger. Watt, Dictionary
/ of Hconomic Products of India, vol. 6, p. 216, 1892, states that the stems are
8 to 12 feet high and are used for making baskets, chairs, hurdles, screens, and
the tubes of ‘hukahs. Roxburgh, Flora of India, vol. 1, p. 348, 1832, states
that the common Durma mats of Bengal are made of the stalks split open.
Watt also says that according to Stewar a fiber is extracted from the upper
part of the stems, and according to Atkinson the fiber of the flower stalks is
manufactured into rope in the Kumaon Bhabar. Useful Plants of Japan, pub-
lished by the Agricultural Society of Japan, 1895, p. 228, states that the grass
is planted in water sides to protect mud from being washed away by waves,
and that its young shoots are edible. Those produced in Udini village, of the
Province of Setsu, are called Udono-yeshi and are very famous for their large
-and long stalks.

| “Names in India: Hindu name, Narkul; Bengal name, Nal; Kumaon names,
Karka, Nal, Khaila. Japanese names: Jositake, Joosk or Sinagosa, Josi, Yoshi,
Asi.” (W. F. Wight.)

21958. PanicuM MAxImMuMm Jacq. Guinea grass.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Prof. H. Benton, chief,
Department of Agriculture, through M. C. V. Piper. Received February
13, 1908.

21959. Berperis vULGARIS JAPONICA Regel.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Arnold
Arboretum. Received February 17, 1908.

For experiments in the breeding of barberries.

21960. Quercus cornea Lour.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. S. T, Dunn, superintendent.
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received February 20, 1908.
(See No. 10633 for description.)
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28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

21961. PanicumM PLANTAGINEUM Link.

From Biloxi, Miss. Grown by Prof. 8. M. Tracy, season of 1907. Received
January, 1908.

“Seed from a single plant growing with No. 19158, Natal grass, at Biloxi,
Miss. A very promising grass for that locality.” ( Piper.)

21962. Mepicaco sativa L. : _ Alfalfa.

From Mecca, Cal. Presented by Mr. E. Brauckman, through Mr. J. M.
Westgate. Received February 20, 1908.

“Seed from Arabian alfalfa, No. 12992, supposedly crossed with ordinary
alfalfa which was grown alongside of it.” (Westgate.)

21963 and 21964.

From Guatemala. Collected by Prof. W. A. Kellerman, Ohio State Univer-~
sity, Columbus, Ohio. Presented through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United ™
States National Museum, Washington, D. C. Received February 20, 1908

21963. DAHLIA IMPERIALIS Roezl.

*(Kellerman’s No. 7072; Rose’s No. 08/17.) Plants of this species
found growing 18 feet high.” (Aellerman.)

21964. BraAUCARNEA GUATEMALENSIS Rose.

“(Kellerman’s No. 7029; Rose’s No. 08/16.) Tree 6 to 12 meters high, ®
with a thickened bulbous base abruptly tapering into a slender stem 5 to¥
S centimeters in diameter; the swollen base covered with corky bark 6
centimeters thick; upper part of stem smooth, with very thin bark;
leaves numerous, slightly roughened cn both surfaces, clustered at®
the top as in the common cultivated Beaucarneas, erect (?), broad at
base (40 to 50 millimeters), 10 to 15 millimeters broad above the wy
base and gradually tapering upward into a long filiform top 60 to 80
centimeters long, the margin entire; the male inflorescence an open pani
cle, 60 to 90 centimeters long; female inflorescence not seen; fruit 15
millimeters long, strongly three winged; wings thin, 4 to 5 millimeters
broad.

“Collected halfway up the side of the Sierra de las Minas, opposite
Bl Rancho, Guatemala, April 10, 1905 (Kellerman’s No. 4320). 4

“This species belongs with B. inermis and B. pliabilis, but the fruit
is broader winged than the former and the leaves are broader than in the
latter.” (Rose.)

21965. TricuimiA EMETICA Vahl.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agricul-
ture. Received February 24, 1908.

“This is one of our most ornamental evergreen shade trees, yielding an oil

known as * Maawa,’ of which I understand there is some export from Portu-
guese East Africa to Marseille.” (Davy.)

21966. Cuayora EepuLis Jacq. Chayote.
From St. Rose, La. Presented by Mr. Henry McCall. Received February

24, 1908.
“A large, smooth, light green and very prolific variety raised in Louisiana, but

original source unknown. To be distributed to growers in the South with the
object of encouraging its culture for the market.” (/ischer.) ;

21967 to 22023. .

From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricul-_
tural explorer for this Department, at the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Cal., February 12, 1908.

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‘21967 to 22023—Continued.

A collection of seeds, as follows:
21967. CARAGANA CHAMLAGU Lam. (?).

From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. “(No. 766a, Sept. 22, 1907.) <A
shrub growing to be 6 to 10 feet tall, bearing small pinnate leaves, quite
spiny, said to be loaded with yellow flowers in spring. Chinese name
Kuei tsi ching. Used as a hedge plant, and as such may be utilized in
the more arid regions of the United States, as it stands drought remark-
ably well.” (J/eyer.)

21968. GLEDITSIA HETEROPHYLLA Bunge.

From Lungtung, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 767a, Sept. 25, 1907.) Chinese
name San tsao ko. A very spiny shrub or small tree growing in dry,
rocky localities. May serve as a hedge plant in the southwestern regions
of the United States.” (J/eyer.)

21969. ALBIZZIA Sp.

From near Boshan, Shantung, China. “(No. 768a, Sept., 1907.) Chinese

name Pai yung shu. A small ornamental tree, with finely pinnated leaves

and flowers with pale pink stamens. Not very common. When old makes
the same impression as the yellow locust, Robinia pseudacacia.” (Jleyer.)

21970. PISTACIA CHINENSIS Bunge. Pistache.

From Shantung Province, China. ‘‘( No. 769a, Sept. 16, 1907.) Chinese
name Huang lien tsun. A very ornamental, graceful-growing tree which
will be appreciated in the mild-wintered regions of the United States.
Grows to a great age. The Chinese express out of the seeds an oil for
burning purposes.” (J/eyer.)

21971. CoRNUS MACROPHYLLA Wall.

From Lungtung, Shantung, China. “(No. 770a, Sept. 25, 1907.) A
medium-sized tree, loaded at time of collecting with soapy, dark green
berries, which are utilized by the Chinese for cil production, this oil
being burned in lamps.” (J/eyer.)

21972. CELTIS sp. Hackberry.

rom Lungtung, Shantung, China. “(No. (71a, Sept. 25, 1907.) A
small-leaved Celtis, growing in rocky situations. Attains only a small
size when growing wild; if planted and cared for, however, seems to
grow much larger.” (J/eyer.)

21973. ISOELREUTERIA PANICULATA Laxm. Varnish tree.

Krom Lungtung, Shantung, China. “(No. 772a, Sept. 25, 1907.) A
variety of the bladderpod tree with much larger leaves than the ordi-
nary variety. The young dried shoots with foliage left on them are used
by the Chinese as a green dye.” (J/eyer.)

21974. VIBURNUM sp.

From Lungtung, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 773a, Sept. 25, 1907.) <A
rather large leaved Viburnum, bearing black berries in fall. Probably
the same as Nos. 390a and 391a (S. P. I. Nos. 20115 and 20116). Of use
as an ornamental park shrub.” (J/eyer.)

21975. VIBURNUM sp.

From near Taichingkong temple, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 774a, Aug.
10, 1907.) A small-leaved Viburnum, bearing red berries. Apparently a
very rare shrub; only one specimen seen in all the mountains. Of use
as a small shrub in gardens and parks.” (Jleyer.)

21976. VITEX INCISA Lam.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. “(No. 775a, Sept. 25, 1907.) <A
sage which may prove to be a good plant for the arid Southwestern

States. It is able to resist alkali remarkably well. The Chinese use
it here and there for basketry manufacture, taking the annual shoots

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21967 to 22023—Continued.

for this purpose. It has pretty blue flowers and is diligently visited
by all kinds of bees, and as such might be grown in gardens as a semi
ornamental shrub and as a honey plant. When left alone, grows 20 feet
tall.” (dMeyer.) :

21977. PTEROCELTIS TATARINOWIL Maxim.

From Tuyung, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 776a, Sept. 25, 1907.) A large
tree having a scaly whitish bark and small leaves.” (Jleyer.)

21978. RHAMNUS sp.

From Lungtung, Shantung, China. “(No. 777a, Sept. 25, 1907.) A
shrubby Rhamnus with very small leaves, bearing black berries in fall.
Branches, quite spiny. Of use as a hedge plant in rocky situations.”
(Aeyer.) q
21979. ViTIS sp. : Grape

From Boshan, Shantung, China. ‘“‘(No. 779a, Sept. 18, 1907.) Chinese)
name, Ya pu tao. Bought on the market in Boshan; has small black }
berries, rather sour; grows wild here and there in the mountains. AY
good wine can be made from the berries, but a good wine from a Chinese
point of view. Can be utilized as a stock in rather arid regions.’

( Meyer.) :

21980. VITIS sp. Grape.

From Lungtung, Shantung, China. “(No. 780a, Sept. 25, 1907.) Amie
rare wild. grape bearing small clusters of black berries, which are quite
sweet. Leaves deeply incised.” (JZeyer.)

21981. ViITIS sp. Grape.

From Lungtung, Shangtung, China. ‘“(No. 78la, Sept. 25, 1907.)
wild grape, probably Vitis labrusca. A vigorous grower, overgrowing
here and there whole trees and shrubs.” (J/eyer.)

21982. PyYRUS BETULAEFOLIA Bunge.

From near Mongtchou, Chibli (?), China. “(No. 782a, Oct. 2, 1907.)
A wild pear. Chinese name Ju li or Do li. Bears fruits not larger than
green peas. Is used all over the country as a stock on which to graft” }
pears; the Chinese claim it can be slipped very easily. Stands alkali
remarkably well, and grows sometimes on pure sand. May be of value to ~
the United States in the alkaline districts as a stock. Is also rather
nice shade tree, growing to a large size and flowering most profusely.”
( Weyer.)

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21983. PyRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. : Pear.

From Boshan, Shantung, China. “(No. 783a, Sept. 20, 1907.) Chinese
name, Tang li. A wild pear bearing small, brown-colored fruits of an —
insipid taste. Has beautiful, large, glossy leaves. Probably has given ~
blood to some of the Chinese varieties of pears.” (d/eyer.) :

21984. CYDONIA sp.

From Taichingkong temple, near Tsingtau, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. —
784a, Aug. 12, 1907.) Chinese name, Hsau kua. A large quincelike tree
with a smooth bark; bears hard, round, yellow fruits, smelling like
quinces, yet not like them. Is far from being common.” (J/eyer.)

21985. PyYRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear. |

From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. ‘ (No. 785a, Sept. 2 22, 1907.) Seeds
from some very large pears. May prove to be new types.” (dJ/eyer.) :

21986. CRATAEGUS Sp. Hawthorn.

From Boshan, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 786a, Sept. 20, 1907.) Chinese
name San li huang. <A yellow-fruited hawthorn, growing sparsely in the |
mountains and sold here on the market,” ( Meyer.) p

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21967 to 22023—Continued.
21987. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.

From Chingchowfu, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 787a, Aug. 22, 1907.)
Chinese name San li hong. A small-fruited form of the Chinese haw-
thorn, much more sour than the larger varieties; is used by Chinese and
foreigners aS a preserve; is also a good substitute for cranberries and
has the advantage that everybody can grow it in his own garden.”
(Meyer. )

21988. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From eastern China. ‘(No. 788a, June-Sept., 1907.) Peach stones col-
lected in different parts of eastern China. Some good types may appear
among them.” (d/eyer.)

21989. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Feitcheng, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 789a, Sept. 1, 1907.) Some
stones of the most famous peach of northern China, called the Fei tao.
The fruits grow as heavy as 1 pound apiece and are pale yellowish
colored, with a slight blush; meat white, except near the stone, where
it is slightly red; taste excellent, sweet, aromatic, and juicy. Is a cling-
stone. Has extraordinary keeping and shipping qualities. The branches

’ - need propping up on account of the weight of the fruits. Prefers well-
drained, light, deep loam of a decomposed rocky origin.” (Meyer.)
21990. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Kianchau, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 790a, Aug. 13, 1907.) A
flat, juicy, white peach of fine taste. Chinese name Pai pien tao.”
(Meyer. )

21991. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 791la, June 27, 1907.) <A
flat, red-meated peach, not very sweet in taste. Chinese hame Hung pien
tao.” (Meyer.)

21992. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From near Chiningchou, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 792a, Sept. 6, 1907.)
A flat, pale-fleshed peach, juicy but somewhat insipid. Grows in rather
sterile localities.” (J/eyer.)

21993. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.

From Shantung Province, China. “(No. 793a, Aug.-Sept., 1907.)
Seeds collected at different points. Perhaps good varieties will appear
among them.” (dJ/eyer.)

21994. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.

From Chingchowfu, Shantung, China. “(794a, Aug. 22, 1907.) A
fine, flat variety of jujube. Quite rare. Chinese name 7wen ku lu tsao.”
(JZeyer.)

21995. ZizypHus Lotus (L.) Lam.

From near Boshan, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 795a, Sept. 19, 1907.) A
wild form of the ‘ jujube,’ used for stock for the large-fruited varieties.
Grows in the driest and most sterile locations. A very bad weed. Chinese
name Suan tsao.” (jJleyer.)

21996. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.

From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. “(No. 796a, Sept. 22, 1907.) A
flat, brown-colored variety of the jujube. Very sweet. Chinese name
Tun ku yu tsao.” (Meyer.)

21997. PINUS BUNGEANA Zuce. Pine.

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 797a, May 11, 1907.) Chinese
name Kwuotse. Sold on the streets as delicacies. Said to come from
northern Shansi,” (Jfeyer.)

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21998. DoLicHos LABLAB L. Hyacinth bean

From Boshan, Shantung, China. “(No. 798a, Sept. 18, 1907.) Chinese
name Pai pien tau. Are mostly eaten fresh; also are sliced like haricot
beans and boiled. They will probably grow in the semiarid regions of the
Southwestern States where the ordinary string beans fail. Mostly seen
along the fields grown upon trellises.” (J/eyer.) ;

21999. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean

From Boshan, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 799a, Sept. 18, 1907.) <A rare
variety of soy bean, sparsely grown near Boshan. Chinese name J'a ha
tau. Used by the higher classes as a vegetable in soups.” (J/eyer.)

22000. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bea a

From near Tientsin, Chihli, China. ‘“ (No. 800a, Oct. 4, 1907.) Small
yellow beans. Chinese name Huang lu tou. A very rare variety, used
for making bean yermicelli and for sprouting purposes.” (J/eyer.) ‘

22001. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa

From Techangtchou, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. SOla, Oct. 2, 1907.)
rather short growing variety of alfalfa. Said to resist alkali and drought”
very well. Chinese name Mw su.” (JMJeyer.)

22002. ORYZA SATIVA L. Rice.

From Tsintse, Shansi, China. “(No. 802a, May 6, 1907.) A harda
wet-land rice. Chinese name Ying ta mi. Grows in irrigated fields andy
is considered the very best rice of Shansi. Might be grown in the irri
gated valleys of the Rocky Mountain States.” (J/eyer.)

22003. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 803a, May 11, 1907.) Chinese®
name Hong mei. The best red wheat to be had on the market. Thrives
very well on alkaline lands. Is mostly grown as a winter wheat, though
also in a limited degree as a summer crop. Stands irrigation well.”
( Weyer.)

22004. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Whea y

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 804a, May 11, 1907.) Chinese
name Pai mei. The best white wheat for sale in Taiyuanfu. Grows
well on strongly alkaline soils. Mostly grown as a winter wheat, though
also as a summer crop. Is often irrigated when on high, dry land.’
( Meyer.) j

22005. AVENA NUDA INERMIS (K6rnicke) Asch. & Graeb.

From Taiying, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 805a, Apr. 18, 1907.) Mountaim
oats. Chinese name Shi yu mei. Grows on sterile mountain sides and
at high elevations. When ground up the meal is manufactured into ver-
micelli, cakes, bread, and patties. Furnishes the ordinary food for the
mountain people.” (JJeyer.)

22006. FAGOPYRUM TATARICUM (L.) Gaertn.

From Lingchin, Shansi, China. “(No. 806a, Apr. 17, 1907.) Mountain
buckwheat. <A strange kind of buckwheat used aS a summer crop ow
high, sterile lands. The grains are ground up and vermicelli and flat
cakes are made from the flour. Chinese name Chow mei.” (JMeyer.) —

22007. PISUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. “(No. 807a, May 11, 1907.) Gray-
ish pea. Chinese name Wau tou. The peas are boiled in soups and used”
as a vegetable when sprouted; the young tops, too, are picked and serve
as greens. Is able to thrive on strongly alkaline soils. May do well im
the northern Rocky Mountain States.” (dleyer.)

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21 967 to 22023—Continued.

22008. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. ‘‘(No. 808a, May 11, 1907.) Dwarf
red bean. Chinese name Hung tou. Grows on rather alkaline soils: used
green as haricot beans and also boiled, when dry, in soups. In warm
localities can be grown twice during the season. May do well in the
northern Rocky Mountain States.” (J/eyer.) -

22009. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA (Carr.) Dippel.

From Tientsin, Chihli, China. “(No. 809a, Oct. 5 and 7, 1907.) Chi-
nese name Shan tao shu. Sent under Nos. 728a and 9a (S. P. I. Nos.
21227 and 18262) on former occasions. Very resistant to droughts and

alkaline matter. The Chinese use this tree as grafting stock for their

flowering peaches and prunes; also as a stock for small bush cherries
(Ying tao); even apricots are grafted on it. To be used as a stock for
peaches, almonds, prunes, plums, ete.” (Jeyer.)

22010. ANDROPOGON SsoRGHUM (L.) Brot. Sorghum.
From Chingshan, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. 810a, Aug. 12, 1907.) Chi-
nese name Chi tse ya tse. A very rare dwarf variety of sorghum, not
growing higher than 3 feet and making dense heads. Grows on shallow,
sterile soils and matures much earlier than the taller growing varieties.
May do well in the semiarid regions of the western United States.”
( Meyer.)
22011. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot. Sorghum.

From near Chufoo, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. Slla, Sept. 7, 1907.) <A
red-stemmed variety used in the manufacture of mattings, of which
pretty Specimens may be seen once in a while.” (J/eyer.)

22012. ANDROPOGON SoKGHUM (L.) Brot. Sorghum.

From near Chungdtin, Shantung, China. “(No. 812a, Sept. 29, 1907.)
A very tall growing, loose-headed variety of sorghum. The thrashed-out

_ heads are utilized in broom manufacture. Stands alkali well.” (Jleyer.)

22013. GARDENIA JASMINOIDES Ellis.

From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. “(No. 813a, Aug. 26, 1907.) Seeds
of a dye plant. Chinese name 7’si tsse. Used in giving the bean jelly
and bean vermicelli a clear yellow color. Probably a southern plant.”
(Meyer.)

22014. Iris ENSATA Thunb.

From Taiying, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 8i4a, Apr. 18, 1907.) A very low-
growing Iris; can stand lots of cold, drought, and trampling over.
Grows at high altitudes, 8,000 to 5,000 feet. Perhaps fit as a rockery
plant.” (Meyer.)

22015. Iris ENSATA Thunb.

From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 815a, Apr. 25, 1907.) Prob-
ably the same as No. Sl4a (S. P. I. No. 22014), but growing at an eleva-
tion of 8,000 feet above sea level.” (Meyer.)

22016. LyciuM CHINENSE Mill. Matrimony vine.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 816a, Sept. 28, 1907.) A
matrimony vine growing in rocky hedges. Rather large, vivid red berries.
May be of use as an ornamental porch vine.” (J/eyer.)
22017. SoLaNnum gp.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. “(No. 817a, Sept. 19, 1907.) A

rather ornamental Solanum bearing blue flowers, followed by scarlet ber-
ries. May be of use as a semiornamental vine.” (J/eyer.)

22018. ASPARAGUS sp.

From Boshan, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 81Sa, Sept. 19, 1907.) A wild,
rather ornamental asparagus.” (J/eyer.)

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21967 to 22023—Continued. ‘
22019. HEMEROCALLIS Sp. :|

From Laushan, Shantung, China. “(No. 819a, Aug. 5, 1907.) The ©

flower buds of this fine, yellow, night-flowering lily are eaten by them
Chinese, steamed like a vegetable, though very insipid.” (MWeyer.)
22020. CAPNOIDES sp.

From Taishan, Shantung, China. ‘“(No. S20a, Sept. 10, 1907.) <A”
yellow-flowering Capnoides growing at elevations from 3,000 to 5,000 feet.
Quite ornamental when seen in its native haunts between rocks. May be
of use as a rockery plant.” (J/eyer.)

22021. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.

From near Laoliang, Shantung, China. ‘(No. 821a, Sept. 30, 1907.)
Seeds from a large-growing variety of this useful oil plant. Could be
grown in the semiarid regions of the southwestern United States as a fine
oil producer.” (Meyer.)

22022. ARACHIS HYPOG®A L. Peanut.

From Peking, Chilli, China. ‘ (No. 824a, Oct. 22, 1907.) <A small
variety of peanut, said by the Chinese to contain much more oil than —

the larger ones. Is used all through the land as an appetizer, after havy-
ing been steamed with salt water and then kept in weak brine. Quite
nice to eat in that way.” (J/eyer.)

22023. SOLANUM MELONGENA L. Eggplant.

From Peking, Chilli, China. ‘* (No. S25a, Nov. 5, 1907.) Golden egg-
plant. Chinese name Chin cha. Is often grown as an ornamental pot
plant by the Chinese, bearing fruits just about the size of a small egg,
which when young are white colored, later on turning into a golden
yellow. If not known will be appreciated as a novelty.” (J/eyer.)

22024. WiipprInGronia wuytel Rendle.

From Mlanji, Nyassaland, British Central Africa. Presented by Mr. Henry
Brown, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received February 24, 1908.

“Seed taken from cedar trees 100 feet high and 14 feet in circumference.
The tree is a fast grower and makes a handsome avenue tree. It grows at ele-
vations varying from 2,000 to 8,000 feet. The wood is scented and very oily,
burning like a candle when dry. It is used here for furniture making, etc.”
(Brown.)

22025. Doticnos LaBLap L. Hyacinth bean.

From Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia. Grown during the season
of 1907 under C. V. P. No. 0107. Received in autumn of 1907.
* Original seed presented by J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York.
“An early variety, which matured before all others at Arlington Farm.
Promising for growing with corn for hay or silage.” (Piper.)

22026. Panicum MAximMum Jacq. Guinea grass.

From Saharunpur, Northwest Province, British India. Presented by Mr.
A. C. Hartless, superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received
February 25, 1908.

22027. Triticum sp. Wheat.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion
Experimental. Received February 25, 1908.

“Cardial. Seed of a large-kerneled wheat grown in the mountain districts
of Peru.” (Sedgwick.)

“This is either a Polish wheat or one of the large-kerneled durums, a ques-
tion which could be determined on seeing it growing in the field. It is some-
thing that would be very interesting for some of our work in the intermountain
districts; also for use in dry-land cereal work.” (Carleton.)

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22029. Asparacus AFRICANUS Lam.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J..Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri-
culture. Received February 18, 1908.

For the use of asparagus breeders.

| 22031 and 22032. Srizotoprum caprratumM (Roxb.) Kuntze.

From Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director, Botanic Gar-
dens, Sydney, New South Wales, through Mr. C. V. Piper. teceived
~February 21, 1908.

22031. Black Mauritius bean. From Sydney, New South Wales.
22082. Black Mauritius bean. From Kamerunga, Cairns, Queensland.

| 22088. GuycyRRHIZA GLABRA L. Licorice.

From Patras, Greece. Presented by Hon. IF. B. Wood, British consul. Re-
ceived February 25, 1908.

“Licorice roots from the plants which grow wild in this country.” (Wood.)

22034. Laruyrvs maritmrus (L.) Bigel. Beach pea.

From Woods Hole, Mass. Procured by Mr. A. J. Pieters, Hollister, Cal.,
in October, 1903, and presented to the Department December 27, 1907.

22035. Trrrottum suAavEotens Willd. Fragrant clover.

From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Mr. Ernst Benary. Received
February 29, 1908.
“An annual clover sparingly used as an ornamental, but which may prove
to be useful when used after the manner of crimson clover. It is perfectly
hardy as far north as Washington.” ( Piper.)

22036 to 22049. Pisum arvense L. Canada field pea.

From Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Presented by Mr. James Murray,
experimental farm, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received February 28, 1908.

22036. Agnes. 22043. Nelson.

22037. Archer. 22044. Paragon.

22038. Arthur. 22045. Picton.

22039. Chancellor. 22046. Prince.

22040. Danicl O'Rourke. 22047. Prince Albert.

22041. Gregory. 22048. Victoria.

22042. Mackay. 22049. Wisconsin Blue.
22050. VicgNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

Grown at Amarillo, Tex., by Mr. A. H. Leidigh, Grain Investigation Hx-
periment Farm, season of 1907.

Turney’s Black-Eye. ‘ Original seed procured from Mr. Turney, Channing,
Yex., through Mr. Leidigh, spring of 1905.” (Conner.)

22051 to 22055. Viena uncuicuLaTa (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Grown at Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1907.
22051. Speckled Crowder.

“(S. Lab. No. 51136.) Original seed precured from Mr. J. B. Bremie,
Tazewell, S. C., through the Seed Laboratory, spring of 1907.” (Nielsen.)

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22052. Black Crowder.

“(S. Lab. No. 52460.) Original seed procured from Mr. Simeon Fippin,
hk. F. D. No. 4, Cookville, Tenn., through the Seed Laboratory, spring of
1907.” (WNielsen.)

22053. Near Michigan Favorite.

“(S. Lab. No. 51580.) Original seed procured from Mr. T. M. Marshall,
R. F. D. No. 4, Walnut Cove, N. C., through the Seed Laboratory, season
of 1907.” (Nielsen.)

22054. Volunteer.

“Original seed grown by Mr. J. P. Hogan, Robinsonville, Miss. Pre-
sented to the Department by Mr. Joseph Vaulx, Nashville, Tenn., who
procured the seed April 16, 1907. 7

“This pea has been grown near the mouth of the Arkansas River in ~
Arkansas and across the Mississippi River in Mississippi for at least ©
forty years, having volunteered from year to year in all that time. It ©
is apparently very prolific.” (Nielsen.)
22055. Volunteering Iron.

“ Originally planted on Arlington Experimental Farm for seed in 1904,
and has volunteered from year to year, this seed being saved in the fall
of 1907. This is the only cowpea which has been known to volunteer at
Arlington Farm, and may prove of value on that account.” (Nielsen.)

22058 and 22059. Horpeum spp. Barley.

From Madison, Wis. DPresented by Prof. R. A. Moore, Agricultural Mxperi-
ment Station. Received March 2, 1908.

: 22058. HorpeuMmM DISTICHON ERECTUM Schubl.
i Primus. Grown from No. 19779.
it 22059. HorRDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl.

Prinsess. Grown from No. 19780.

22060. Zra mays L. Corn.

f From the Esperanza district, Puebla, Mexico. Secured by Prof. H. Pittier, —
; of the Bionomic Investigations, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received —
4 February, 1908.

Drought-Resisting. “A variety cultivated on the high plateau between —
Mexico City and Orizaba, in a very dry climate, with little rain and subject to -
strongly marked extremes of temperature. An excellent type, producing me-~
dium-sized ears with very small cobs. Should be well adapted for the semi- —
avid districts of the Southwest.” (Pittier.)

22061 to 22075.

From Hilo, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. L. C. Lyman, principal, Hilo Board
ing School, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 4, 1908.

| The following rhizomes:
} 22061 to 22065. MuSA spp. Banana.
i 22061. Eleele. 22064. Tholena. q
: 22062. WManaiula or Malaiula. 22065. Aecae or Striped. 1
4 22063. Bolabola or Kusdai. 3
i 22066 to 22075. CoLocasia spp. Taro. 4 :
' 22066. Ulaula Kumu. 22068. Ole.

22067. Makaua. 22069. Ulaula palili.

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L 52061 to 22075—Continued.
i 22066 to 22075—Continued.

| 22070. Pikokea. 22073. Ulaula uahi apele.
- 22071. Maua melemele or 22074. Ahakea.

' UIC CHO, 22075. Papa pueo.

(ty 22072. Weheia.

22076. Toona criata Roem.

| From Ventiniglia, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berger, La Mortola.
| Received February 11, 1908.

“A large, nearly evergreen tree of rapid growth, similar in habit to Ailanthus
glandulosa. A good tree for avenues in California, etc.” (Berger.)

22077 to 22079. Pisum ARVENSE L.

Grown at Pullman, Wash., season of 1907.

Field pea.

22077.
ie (C. V. P. No. 0396.) Received as Pisum thebaicum from Madrid
Botanic Gardens.

22078.

(C. V. P. No. 0451.) Received as Piswm abyssinicwm from toyal
Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland.

22079. Peluschka.
(C. V. P. No. 0456.) From Germany.

22081. CHRYSANTHEMUM sp.

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received March 38, 1908.

“ Seed specially gathered by Tanehan, the famous chrysanthemum show
gardener at Dangozaka, Tokyo. ‘The seed is sown about the spring equinoxes
(Mar. 19) here. About 10 per cent is said to germinate.” (NS. Lida.)

22082. Macapamia TERNIFOLIA F. Muell.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden,
director of the Botanic Gardens. Received at the Plant Introduction
Garden, Chico, Cal., April 19, 1907.

(PB. I. G. No. 58386. For description see S. P. I. No. 18382.)

22083 to 22297. NicoTiaANaA spp. Tobacco.

From Portici, Italy. Presented by Dr. O. Comes, Royal School of Agricul-
ture. Received February, 1908.

22083 to 22100. 4 NICOTIANA RUSTICA IL.

22088. Var. TEXANA SUBCORDATA.

22084. Var. BRASILIA CHLORANTHA.

22085. Var. BRASILIA OBLONGIFOLIA (Hungary).
22086. Var. HUMILIS ROTUNDIFOLIA.

22087. Var. ROTUNDIFOLIA.

22088. Var. JAMAICENSIS ROTUNDIFOLIA.

@The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet enti-
tled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume
La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente.
This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was
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22083 to 22100—Continued. : “2
22089. Var. BRASILIA ROTUNDIFOLTA.
22090. Var. SCABRA OVATIFOLIA.

22091. Var. HUMILIS OVATIFOLIA.
22092. Var. BRASILIA OBLONGIFOLIA,
Brazile selvaggis.
22093. Var. JAMAICENSIS OVATIFOLIA.
22094. Var. OBLONGIFOLIA.
22095. Var. ASIATICA ROTUNDIFOLIA.
22096. Var. ASIATICA OVATIFOLIA.
22097. Var. TEXANA OVATIFOLIA (Calcutta).
22098. Var. TEXANA OVATIFOLIA SENEGALENSIS.
22099. Var. HUMILIS OBLONSIFOLIA.
22100. Var. BRASILIA OBLONGIFOLIA.

22101. NICOTIANA ALATA Link & Otto.

22102. NICOTIANA BIGELOVIL ANGUSTITOLIA, al

22103. NICOTIANA GLUTINOSA IL.

22104. NICOTIANA NOCTIFLORA ALBIFLORA.

22105. NICOTIANA QUADRIVALVIS Pursh.

22106. NICOTIANA SILVESTRIS Speg. & Comes.

22107 to 22297. NICOTIANA TABACUM IL.

22107. Var. CALYCIFLORA.

22108. Var. FRUTICOSA BRASILENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
Nepal.

22109. “@ Var. FRUTICOSA ANGUSTIFOLIA.

22110. Var. FRUTICOSA BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS.
Carabobo.

22111. Var. FRUTICOSA BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
Persician.

22112. Var. FRUTICOSA BRASILFENSIS HAVANENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
Pravista,

22113. Var. FRUTICOSA RRASILENSIS LANCIFOLIA HAVANENSIS MA-
CROPHYLLA.

Karchiaku.
22114. Var. FRUTICOSA BRASILENSIS LANCIFOLIA HAVANENSIS MA=

CROPHYLLA.
Adakuvilatta.
22115. Var. FRUTICOSA BRASILENSIS LANCIFOLIA.

China.
22116 to 22123. Var. LANCIFOLIA BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS.
22116. Toolde.

@The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet enti-
tled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume
La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente.
This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was—
taken from the label on the seed.

137

i
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 39

22083 to 22297—Continued.
22107 to 22297—Continued.
22116 to 22123—Continued.
22117. White Burley.
22118. Kuchivilatti.
22119. Kentucky.
22120. Cattaro.
22121. Brasile beneventano.
22122. “Little Orinoco.
22123. %Siweet Orinoco.
22124 to 22129. Var. BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS.
22124. *Arumakappal.
22125. % Habana.
22126. Bahia.
22127. % Havana (Plata).
22128. San Paolo (Brazil).
22129. Isere.
22130 to 22150. Var. BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
22130. Maryland.
22131. “Avanetto riccia.
22132. “Avanetto.
22133. %Czetnek (Muscatell).
22134. Goundi.
22135. % Persian.
22136. *% Hungary.
22137. Beni-Sehafom.
22138. Granville.
22139. Brazilian.
22140. %Campetana (Carpané).
22141. Conception.
| 22142. Florida.
22143. Uganda.
22144. Bona cabot.
22145. Adrianopolis.
22146. % Lamia.
22147. Capo Bona speranza.
22148. Chebli.
22149. Szegedin.
22150. “Avanone.
22151. Var. BRASILENSIS FRUTICOSA HAVANENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
Latakia.
22152. Var. BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS VIRGINICA.

me
@The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en-
titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La
R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This
name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken
from the label on the seed.

157

4i)

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22083 to 22297—Continued.
22107 to 22297—Continued.

22153 to 22158. Var. VIRGINICA HAVANENSIS BRASILENSIS.
| 22153. Hester.
22154. 4% Virginia Bright.
22155. Lacks.
22156. Big Orinoco.
22157. Prior.
‘ 22158. White Orinoco.
22159. Var. VIRGINICA BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS LANCIFOLIA.
Famous.
; 22160. Var. VIRGINICA BRASILENSIS HAVANENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
Hyco.
22161 to 22166. Var. HAVANENSIS MACROPHYLLA.
22161. Havana.
22162. Kadoe (Java).
22163. Bezocki (Java).
22164. Loemadjang.
22165. Pekalongan (Java).
22166. Honduras.
22167. “Var. HAVANENSIS ANGUSTIFOLIA BRASILENSIS MACRO- |
PHYLLA.
Shiraz (Persia).
22168 to 22173. Var. MACROPHYLLA HAVANENSIS.
22168. Kawala. 7
22169. Curco aromatico.
22170. Ayasoluk.
22171. NXanthi Yaka.
22172. Varinds.
22173. Venezuelan.
22174. Var. MACROPHYLLA HAVANENSIS BRASILENSIS.

Almyros.

22175

. Var. MACROPHYLLA HAVANENSIS BRASILENSIS.

Karditea.

22176. Var. MACROPHYLLA PURPUREA.

22177. Saloniki. 22183. /“ Tenedie taka.

22178. Neder Betuiwe. 22184. %Secco grande

22179. Mirodatos. BLAMING:

Stee is 22185. Chilena grande —

22180. Boe Chodi- d’Ita (Para- @
) cee guay).

22181. Portorico. 22186. Dosxato(Drama). —

22182. Schaufeltabak.

«The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en-

137

i from the label on the seed.

titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La ~ :
| R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente:
name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken

This

ae
| ee
[a

| 22088 to 22297—Continued.
| 22107 to 22297—Continued.

22187.

22202.

22203.

22204.
22205.
22206.
22207.
22208.
22209.

22210.
22211.
22212.
22213.

22214.
22215.
22216.
22217.
22218.
22219.
22220.

@The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as

137

22188.
22189.
22190.
| 22191.
22192.
| 22193.
22194.
22195.
22196.
22197.
| 22198.
22199.
22200.
22201.

Hercegovina
Trebinje.

He-et-Vilaine.

Pas de Calais.

« Friedrick.

a Paraguay.

* Sumatra.

Remedios.

Partidos.

“ Over Betuwe.

Verpelet.

Neder Veluwe.

Spitzblattrige.

Spaca.

Sofades.

Chilena piccola
d’Ita (Para-
guay).

Sumatra Deli
(Java).

Cannella Villa-
Rica (Para-
guay).

Baffra.

Salento.

Hzeloor.

Argos.

Mads en Vaal.

Sardegna riga-
dio.

Tennessee Red.

Singapur.

Ecuador.

Sarg. di Fer-
sala.

Cannella WIta.
Samsun.
Samsun.

4 Vanilla gele.
@ Over Veluwe.
Buhlerthaler.
Yedarit.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908.

22221.
22222.

22223.
22224.
22225.

22226.
22227.
22228.
22229.
22230.
22231.

22232.
22233.
22234.
22235.
22236.
22237.
22238.
22239.
22240.
22241.
22242.
22243.
22244.
22245.
22246.

22247.

22248.
22249.
22250.
22251.
22252.
22253.

22254.

22255.
22256.

4]

Arby turkish.

‘Valikappal.

Katarumena.
Friedrichsthaler.

Hercegovina
Ljubuski.

Appelterre.
Grammont.
Tuckahoe.
Dragon.
Haute Saone.

Hercegovina
Stolach.

% Manilla groena.

Pumphala.

Brandley.

Granville Yellow.

Comstock.

Choice Havana.

Tabac du Lot.

Tabac du Nord.

Big Orinoco.

Cuban Seed Leaf.

Valam.

Moro di Cori.

Evans.

Goock.

Bonanza.

Northeimer.

Gold Finder.

Safran.

Blue Prior.

Pwmpelly.

Tilly.

Missouri Seed
Leaf.

Connecticut Seed
Leaf.

Rhodus.

General. Grant.

given in his pamphlet en-
titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La
R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This
name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken
from the label on the seed.

49 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ae

22083 to 22297—Continued.
22107 to 22297—Continued. :
22257. One Sucker. 22277. Monnaikappal. 5

22258. Premium. 22278. Vuelta Abajo.
22259. MKedirie (Java). 22279. Hoonan.
22260. Deli Sumatra 22280. Pichai di Villa-
(S. Paolo, Bra- RVGG (Raw
Zil). guay). Bi
22261. Bullion. 22281. Florida Seed
Leaf. |

22262. Jlissouri.

22263. Cuba.

22264. Doniaku.

22265. NSeulok.

22266. Pennsylvania

22282. Deli.

22283. Flanagan.
22284. Oak Hill Yellow. |
22285. Conqueror. yy

Seed Leaf. 22286. Best Prior.
22267. Sterling. 22287. Havana (Cuba).
22268. Havana Seed 22288. Oburg.
Led}. 22289. Clardy.
22269. Landreth. 22290. Big Havana. |
22270. Foglia grande di 29991. Yello 10. MOnme |

Villa-Rica
(Paraguay ).

22271. Virginia Dienze.

22272. LElsasser.

22273. Nepal.

22274. % Monikappal.

22275. China (China).

22276. *Secco nodo

corto.

22298. CANAVALI sp.

From Jaal, Luzon, P. I. Presented by Dr. H. M. Smith, Deputy Commis-
sioner of Fisheries, Department of Commerce and Labor, Washington, — |
D. C. Received March 3, 1908.

“A variety of bean which grows in hot, dry, sandy soil in various parts of
Luzon, the vines attaining a length of 20 feet and having an abundance of
large, succulent leaves.” (Smith.) ;

22299 to 22301. ANpropocon sorenum (L.) Brot.

From Monmouth, Ill. Presented by Mr. Samuel H. Weed, through Mr. C.
V. Piper. Received February, 1908. 2
22299. Dark red hulled.
22300. Led hulled.
22301. Yellow hulled.

“A sweet or saccharine broom corn or broom sugar cane produced by hybridi- ~
zation and selection for seven years.” ( Weed.)

mouth.
22292. NXanthi Kawala.
22293. Secco Sardegna.
22294. Karnukappal.
22295. Climax.
22296. Tabac del Lede.
22297. Lot-et-Garonne. —

“@The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphle +
entitled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume
La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. ||
This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was |),
taken from the label on the seed. =

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 43
22302. Oryza sativa I. Rice.
From Venice, Italy. Presented by Consorti Sullam. Received March 11,
1908.
“Seeds of Spanish rice.” (Swullam.)
22303 to 22305. Horprum spp. Barley.

From Svyalof, Sweden. Purchased from the Allmiinna Svenska Utsiidesak-
tiebolaget. Received March 12, 1908.

22303. HorDEUM DISTICHON ERECTUM Schubl.
Primus.

22304. HorDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl.
Prinsess.

- 22305. HorDEUM DISTICHON ERECTUM Schubl.
Svanhals,

22306. Avena sativa L. Oat.

From Svalof, Sweden. Presented by the Allmiinna Svenska Utsiidesak-
tiebolaget. Received March 12, 1908.

Victory. “This is the variety which of all our new races has given the highest
yield.” (Allmdnna Svenska Utsddesktiebolaget.)

22308 to 22312.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnhai,
Chinese Tract Society. Received March 11, 1908.

22308. Za Mays L. Corn.

“A peculiar kind of corn. There are several colors but they are said
to be all the same variety. The corn is much more glutinous than other
varieties so far as I know and may be found to be of some use, perhaps
as porridge.” (Farnham.)

22309. ORYZA SATIVA L. Rice.

“Seeds of a glutinous rice which we use for breakfast porridge and
the like. I am told they sow it two weeks earlier than other rice, which
would necessitate planting it about March 8. The Chinese hang this
seed (paddy) in a bag in water—say in a tub—exposed to the sun and
air till it sprouts, and then sow it thick in the mud of a small pond, the
mud having been fertilized with ashes and carefully prepared before
the water is turned on. Here, a little more than covered with water, it
is allowed to grow until from 4 to 6 inches tall. It is then taken up in
small clusters and set out in the rice fields, the mud haying been pre-
pared and covered with water the same way. I suppose the Americans
have as good or better methods.” (Farnham.)

22310. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS ( Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
Red.
22311. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Black. ‘“‘ Similar to Nuttall but larger.” (WNeilsen.)
22312. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Yellow.
22313 to 22315. Zea mays L. Corn.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Received February 11, 1908.

22313. “ Madaera.”
22314. ‘“ Menado.”

22315. “ Favaansch.”
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44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22316. OprercuLrna TuBEROsA (L.) Meissn.

From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. Ernst A. Bessey, pathologist in J

charge of Subtropical Laboratory and Garden, March 14, 1908.

“Grown from S. P. I. No. 17835. This is a large ornamental vine belonging
to the morning glory family. It is a vigorous-grower, producing plants some-
times 30 to 50 feet long. The stems are woody and often in two years reach a
thickness of one’s arm. The flowers are large, yellow in color, and borne with

great profuseness, making the plant very ornamental at the flowering period. |}
It is grown to a limited extent around Miami and, if not already introduced |
there, may find favor in parts of California and other places where frost does |
not occur. This seed was obtained from a vine at the Subtropical Laboratory |

and Garden.” (Bessey.)

22317 to 22322. Guycrne nispma (Moench) Maxim.

March 16, 1908.

22317. Probably Butterball.

22318. ‘“ Giant Yellow.” Probably Amherst.

22319. Brown.

22320. Samarow. Like No. 17260.

22321. Probably Cloud.

22322. ‘“ Harly Black from Podolia.” Probably Buckshot.

22323 and 22324.

From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Received from Lieut. Col. G. C.
French, I. A., political agent in Zhob, through Prof. E. P. Stebbing, im-

perial forest zoologist to the Government of India, Calcutta, India, March |

11, 1908.
22323. PISTACIA KHINJUK Stocks. Pistache. |
22324. OLEA FERRUGINEA Royle. Olive. ©

“Tree 30 to 50 feet high. The wood is hard and is highly prized for |

turning and for agricultural implements. It takes a high polish. An
oil is extracted from the fruit.” (Brandis, For. Fl. Ind., p. 307.)

22325 to 22332. Anpropocon sorcHuM (L.) Brot. Durra. |

From Khartoum, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Mr. R. Hewison, agricul- |

tural inspector, agricultural and lands department, Sudan government,
through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received March 16, 1908.
“ Representative durras, or at least not kafirs; some may prove not to belong
to the durra group as we understand it.” (C. R. Ball.)

Seed of the following, with the localities in which they are commonly found.

Varietal description, by Mr. C. R. Ball.

22325. Kassabi. Singa and Wad Medani, Blue Nile.
Probably identical with the “ durra beda”’ of Egypt.

22326. Hegari. Singa and Wad Medani, Blue Nile.

22327. Mugud. Wad el Fahl, Blue Nile.

22328. Feterita. All over the durra area in the Sudan.
Seed is like No. 19517.

22329. Fiki Mistahi. Singa, Blue Nile.

22330. Wad Akar. Karkog, Blue Nile.

22331. Nabel Tor. Blue Nile.

22332. Homeizi Asfar. Singa, Blue Nile.

Seed is like Agros. No. 1456, H amaisee, from the Sudan..
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Soy bean.

From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Haage & Schmidt. Received |

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 45

A re

| 22333 to 22337. Gurycrne uispipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

Grown at Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1907. Received
March 19, 1908.

22333. Baird.

“This variety was mixed with Brownie when received from Pingyang,
Korea. This mixture was given S. P. I. No. 6414. The two varieties
were grown together under these numbers, 9417, 17256, and Agros. No.
1542, respectively. The two varieties were separated in the 1907 seed
from Arlington Farm, and Baird given the above new number, Brownie
remaining as No. 17256.” (Nielsen.)

22334. Flat black.

“Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign, Il]. The original source of the seed is not- known. It is quite
similar in growth to Nuttall, but the seed is not the same shape, being
flatter and larger.” (WNielsen.)

22335. Yellow.

“Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign, Ill., where it was grown as Illinois Mediwm Yellow. It is
very similar to Hollybrook, and perhaps is the same, but appears dif-
ferent on account of having been grown farther north.” (WNielsen.)

22336. Guelph.

“Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign, Ill. Original seed was procured from the Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, Wooster, Ohio.” (Nielsen.)

22337. Guelph.

“Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign, Ill. Original seed was procured from the Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, Fayetteville, Ark.” (WNielsen.)

22358. Capsicum ANNUUM L. Pepper.

From Houston, Tex. Presented by Mr. J. Milton Howe, 204 Commercial
National Bank Building. Received March 12, 1908.

“Jalapa. This pepper has a medium-sized, heavy-fleshed pod and is prin-
cipally used for pickling. In its pickled condition it is very much prized by
‘both Mexicans and visiting Americans. At present, I am importing them di-
‘rect (from Mexico) for my own use and the use of my immediate friends. They
take so well that I feel confident that there is an opening for their introduction
‘into this country.

“The pickling process is apparently a brine followed by packing in vinegar.”
(Howe.)

22341. PuprarIA THUNBERGIANA (Sieb. & Zucc.) Benth. Kudzu.

From New York, N. Y. Purchased from J. M. Thorburn & Co. Received
Mareh 20, 1908.

“Kudzu is a large-leaved, very rapid growing, woody, leguminous vine, native
‘to Japan. It succeeds well in every part of the United States where it has
been tried, and where the summers are warm grows with great luxuriance.. It
is a most excellent vine for arbors or to produce a tropical effect by growing
| over low trees. In Japan a valuable fiber is made out of the stems, and from
| the large roots a fine quality of starch is extracted.

“Kudzu also furnishes abundant and nutritious forage, and should be
| largely experimented with for this purpose. In Japan it is grown on rough,
rocky land or steep hillsides that can not be cultivated. In this country it
should also be tested on lands too poor to be cultivated with profit. Kudzu
being a legume will add nitrogen to the soil in addition to producing forage,
and if at any future time it should be desirable to clear the Jand the starch
erop of the roots will probably yield more than the cost. Kudzu may be used

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46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22341—Continued.

either for pasturage or as green feed, though hay can be made of it. It will |
probably be best used as pasture and it is desirable to have two such pastures |
to be browsed alternately.

“ Directions for planting: The seed should be started in a seed bed and the |
plants transplanted after they are well rooted. They should be planted 10 to
20 feet apart. The first season they will produce stems 6 to 12 feet long and |
by the end of the second season should entirely cover the ground.” (Piper.)

(See also S. P. I. No. 9227.)

22342 to 22348.

From Peking, Chibli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, ag-
ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
February +4, 1908.

A collection of seeds, as follows:
22342. FAGARA AILANTHOIDES (NS. & Z.) Engl.

From Boshan, Shantung, China. “(No. 77Sa, Sept. 19, 1907.) A few |
seeds of this ornamental tree, which is worth planting more extensively. |
Very handsome when in flower or when loaded with its scarlet cap-
sules.” ( l/eyer.)

22343. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 827a, July 3, 1907.) Bought
at Ningpo for trial to see if new types appear among them.” (J/eyer.)

22344. AMYGDALUS ARMENIACA (L.) Dum. Apricot.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 828a, July 3, 1907.) <A very
large apricot, bought in Ningpo, said to come from Shantung.” (JJeyer.)

22345. PRUNUS Sp. Cherry.

Irom Peking, Chibli, China. “ (No. 829a, May 20, 1907.) A very small
fruited cherry, obtainable for a couple of weeks on the market in Peking.
Edible, but almost too small for us whites; may be an ornamental shrub.
Chinese name Yue ye mei tio, this name, however, may not be right.”
( Weyer.)

22346. Ruus sp.

From mountains nea» Peking, Chibli, China. ‘“(No. 8380a, May 27, 1907.)
A shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree; grows among the rocks
and on dry places. Fit to cover dry mountain sides in the southwestern
regions of the United States so as to prevent the washing down of the
soil.” (eyer.)

22347. REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA (Gaertn.) Libosch.

From Mingkien, Shansi, China. “(No. 88la, May 15, 1907. ) A scrophu-
lariaceous plant growing on old walls and on dry banks.’ Has rather
large buff-purplish flowers. May be improved upon and become a garden
plant for the arid regions of the United States.” (d/eyer.)

22348. CENTAUREA SD.

From mountains near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 832a, May 27, 1907.)
A very large flowered Centaurea of blue-purplish color. Perhaps fit as an
ornamental plant in dry regions.” (J/eyer.)

22349. PHRAGMITES VULGARIS LONGIVALVIS (Steud.) W. F. Wight.
(PHRAGMITES LONGIVALVIS Steud.)

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received March 19, 1908.

“Phragmites vulgaris longivalvis (Steud.) differs from the common form,
Phragmites communis Trin., P. vulgaris Lam., Arundo phragmites W.., Phrag-
mites phiragnvites Karst., in having the lower glume elongated, the panicle thus

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. AT

22849—Continued.

‘appearing to have broader spikelets and resembling Arundo donax. From the
herbarium specimens this form appears to be more robust than Phragmites vul-
|garis as it occurs in Japan, the stem being as thick as one’s little finger. Fran-
|chet and Savatier place this as a variety of P, vulgaris, with the remark that it
is scarcely worthy of this recognition. The species is cosmopolitan and some-
}what variable, and I think this form is scarcely more than a variety. It is to
\be noted, however, that the Japanese name for this o Yoshu-take, to distinguish
ie from Yoshi, the other form of P. vulgaris.” (A. 8. Hitchcock. )

'22850 to 22878.

From Peking, Chilli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, March 20, 1908.

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The following cuttings and seeds:

22350. Diospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 208,
Jan. 17, 1908.) <A large, flat, seedless persimmon. Apparently a variety
of the one sent under Nos. 104 and 105 (S. P. I. Nos. 16912 and 16921).
As the trees were growing in a very well sheltered valley this large-
fruiting quality may be due to the location. Chinese name 7'a shi tse.”
(Ifeyer.)

22351. AMYGDALUS PERSICA IL. Peach.

From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 211,
Jan. 17, 1908.) Said to be a large peach of reddish color. Chinese name
Ta tau.’ (Meyer-)

22352. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

“From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 212,
Jan. 17, 1908.) Said to be medium sized, very flat, and of reddish color.
Chinese name Pien tau.” (Jleyer.)

22353. AESCULUS CHINENSIS Bunge.

From Tanchetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihii, China. “(No. 213,
Jan. 19, 1908.) The Chinese horse-chestnut, a beautiful new shade tree,
quite rare here in China. Scions formerly sent under No. 81 (S. P. I.
No. 17736). As the tree is more closely related to the Pavias than to the
Aesculus it will probably thrive better when grafted upon stock of the
first group. Chinese name So lo shu.” (Meyer.)

22354. AESCULUS CHINENSIS Bunge.

From Tanchetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 216,
Jan. 21, 1908.) The same as No. 213 (S. P. I. No. 22353) but from a dif-
ferent location. The same remarks apply to it. The largest specimens
occur in the Tanchetse Temple, southwest of Peking, where the trunk of
the biggest one measures 124 feet in circumference. ( Jleyer.)

22355. PorpULUS ALBA TOMENTOSA (Carr.) Wesmael.

From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 217,
Jan. 21, 1908.) The large-leayed Chinese poplar as sent before under
several numbers. These trees grow remarkably straight and tall. The
Chinese prune the lower branches off, until there is often a clear trunk
of 40 feet before the first branch is reached. May prove to be a very
good street tree. Chinese name Pai yang shu.” (Jfeyer.)

22356. SYRINGA sp.

From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 218,
Jan. 21, 1908.) Blue lilac. A very floriferous variety of lilac, with small
leaves; very drought resisting. Chinese name Lang ting hsien shu.”
(Jeyer.)

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22350 to 22378—Continued.

22357. SYRINGA Sp.

From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 219,
Jan. 21, 1908.) A white-flowering variety of lilac, said to be very fine.
Also, like the preceding (S. P. I. No. 22856), very drought resistant:
Chinese name Pai ting hsien chu.” (Meyer.)

22358. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No: 221, Jan. 22,
1908S.) A rather large peach of whitish color and said to be very fine;
realizes high prices in Peking and is far from being easily obtained. The
trees grow slowly and do not attain large dimensions, 7 to 8 feet seems
to be the maximum height; they seem to suffer much from scales. Chi-
nese name J/i tau, meaning honey peach. They grow on terraces in the
mountains at 1,000 feet and more altitude.” (J/eyer.)

22359. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘( No. 222, Jan. 22, 1908S.)
A peach said to be very large, of red meat, and not so sweet as the preced-
ing number (8. P. I. No. 22358), growing in the same localities and appar-
ently very little attacked by scales. A thrifty grower, though not becom-
ing tall. Chinese name Hong tau, meaning red peach.” (ALeyer.)

22360. AMYGDALUS PERSICA I. Peach.

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 223, Jan. 23,
1908.) A peach said to be almost like No. 221 (S. P. I. No. 22858), but
of more thrifty growth and bearing much longer leaves, called as such
Ta ye tau, Meaning long-leaved peach. Growing under the same condi-
tions as No. 221 (S. P. I. No. 22358) and very little attacked by scales.
The soil in these mountains is reddish decomposed granite and does not
seem to be very fertile.” (Jdleyer.)

22361. PRUNUS sp. Cherry.

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 228, Jan. 22,
1908.) <A tall-growing bush cherry, 10 to 15 feet high, bearing small cher-
ries. Seems to be able to stand trying climatic conditions, such as
drought and summer heat. Chinese name Ying taur.” (Meyer.)

22362. Drospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Poliping, west cf Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 229, Jan. 225
1908.) A large, flat, seedless persimmon, apparently the same as No.
104 (S. P. I. No. 16912). Chinese name 7J'a shi tse.” (Meyer.)

22363. PoPpULUS BALSAMIFERA SUAVEOLENS (F isch.) Wesm. Poplar.

From Shiling, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 230, Jan. 25, 1908.) A remarkable
variety of the small-leaved Chinese poplar; looks like the Lombardy
poplar, but makes a more pleasing impression. Loves a sandy, moisture-
retaining soil. Chinese name Tchau tien pai yang shu, which is prob-
ably an erroneous name, aS pai yang means the Populus tomentosa.”
(JLeyer.) .

223864. ULMUS MACROCARPA Hance. (?) Elm.

From Shiling, Chihli, China. “(No. 231, Jan. 25, 1908.) A shrubby
elm, often having irregular, corky wings along its branches. Grows on
very dry and rocky mountain, slopes, growing from a couple of feet up |
to 20 or 30 feet high. Chinese name Shan yu shu. Seems to be very —
variable in its habitus.” (Jleyer.)

22365. DiIoSPpyRos KAKI L. f. Bs Persimmon.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 232, Jan.
30, 1908.) <A large, very flat persimmon of orange-red color; grows in
great orchards in the mountain valleys. These fruits are flatter in shape,
and also sweeter in taste, than Nos. 104 and 105 (S. P. I. Nos. 16912 and
16921), but they seem to love a warmer, more sheltered location. They —
form a very large item in the providing of a livelihood for thousands of —
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 49

annie imag

(22350 to 22378—Continued.

people. The total amount of money received from around Taidjatsoa
village for persimmons last fall amounted to $10,000 (Mexican). Chinese
hame Ja mo pan shi tze.” (dAleyer.)

22366. DIOSPYROS KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 233, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small, flat, seedless persimmon of orange-red color. While
the very large variety ranges from 3 to 5 inches in diameter, this one
varies between 2 and 3 inches; for this reason not much planted. Chinese
name Shau mo pan shi tze. Like the large ones they also have the incision
all around.” (J/eyer.)

22367. Diospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 234, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small-fruited, seedless persimmon, not quite flat, which
bears, besides the circular incision, two incisions across, which vary
greatly in different fruits. The tree grows to a very much larger size
than the ordinary flat-fruited ones. Apparently the same as sent under
No. 97 (S. P. I. No. 16910). Chinese name locally for this variety is
Tien hua shi tee, meaning lotus flower persimmon.” (J/eyer.) |

°

22368. DiIosPpyRos KAKI L. f. Persimmon. f
\

'

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 285, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small-fruited, yellow persimmon with seeds. <A slow grower ;
has whitish bark; is rare. Chinese name New sien shi tze.” (dMleyer.)

22369. DIoSPYROS KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 236, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small-fruited, oblong, scarlet-red persimmon with seeds. }
Chinese name Whoe shi tze shu.” (dAleyer.)
|

22370. DiIoSPyrRos KAKI L. f. Wild persimmon.

9927

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 287, Jan. |
30, 1908.) A yellow-fruited variety of this tree upon which, in north- i
eastern China, the Chinese graft all their improved varieties. The Hite hae
ordinary variety always has black fruits. Chinese name Huang yuang
tsao.” (Meyer.)

22371. MALUS SYLVESTRIS Mill. Apple.
\
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 288, Jan. )

30, 1908.) A white apple. The trees grow spreading and are long lived. |

Probably the same as No. 227 (S. P. I. No. 22440), but there is much

variation among these Chinese apples. Chinese name Pai ping kua.” ;

(Meyer. )

22372. MAaALuS SYLVESTRIS Mill. Apple.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 239, Jan.

30, 1908.) A medium-sized red apple of sweet taste. The trees grow

very spreading and are long lived. Chinese name Hong teng kua.”
(ifeyer.)

22373. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 243, Jan.
30, 1908.) Said to be a white peach with a red tip and having juicy meat. Be ha
Chinese name Pai tau hong tchor.” (ALeyer.) |

22374. THUYA ORIENTALIS L.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 251, Feb. 6, 1908.) A wonderful
branch variation of the ordinary Thuya orientalis. The Chinese call Beis
this variation Fong Huang su, meaning the rising phoenix tree.” (J/eyer.) Bey |

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22375. ULMUS PARVIFOLIA Jacq. Elm.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 252, Feb. 6, 1908.) <A tall, spread- if
ing elm, with many small branches bearing small leaves and flowering iP
in fall. In the winter the bark peels off in curiously formed pieces. I A

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50

22379 to 22383.

From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. J. M. Swan, Cooks |
d 2 fol

22384 to 22390.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Botanic —
. ’ >)

22350 to 223'78—Continued.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

have seen only two specimens in China during:all my wanderings and —
these two grow in the grounds of the Temple of Heaven at Peking, from —
where these scions are taken.” (J/eyer.) 7

22376. GLEDITSIA SINENSIS Lam.

From Lungtsuantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. |
901a, Jan. 17, 1908.) A Gleditsia bearing heavy, fleshy pods, which are ©
utilized by the Chinese as a substitute for soap; they slice them up and ~
pour boiling water oyer them and use them to wash fine clothes and also al
their hair. ‘The pods contain a very biting substance which makes one ~ a
sneeze when it enters the nosirils, and when it gets in the eyes it is even
quite painful; they burn well in the fire; test them for their chemical
properties. The tree itself is medium sized and makes a nice, round ~
head; well fit to be used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens; H
it is a slow grower. There is great variation among the trees so far as #}
size and shape of pods are concerned. They are apparently in a state of Es
mutation. Chinese name J'sau jo shu. Seeds sent formerly from differ-
ent locations under Nos. 106a and 174a (S. P. I. Nos. 17889 and 18579)

“Immerse the seeds for half a minute in boiling water to insure a /
uniform germination, as otherw ise they may remain dormant for a year 4
or even longer.” (J/eyer.) ;

22377. GLEDITSIA Sp.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chibli, China. “(No. 9029, Jan.
80, 1908.) A tall, slender-stemmed locust, bearing small pods which are —
of no use to the people. It seems to be a very rare tree. Chinese name
Hoo li tehoi. Give the ae the same treatment as the preceding num-

ber (S. P. I. No. 223876).” (Meyer.)
22378. JUGLANS MANDSHURICA Maxim. ; Walnut.

From Tchitaitse Temple, west of Peking, Chibli, China. ‘“(No. 910a,
Jan. 16, 1908.) <A peculiar kind of a wild walnut, growing here and there
in the mountains.” (Jfeyer.)

Hospital. Received March 20, 1908. |
22379 to 22381. GrhycINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. i
22379. Yellow. 22381. Green mixed with —

22380. Black yellow and a
, aes few brown.

22382. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea. ©
Brown-Eye.

22383. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS ( Willd.) W. I’. Wight. Adzuki bean.
Red.

Gardens. Received March 20, 1908.
22384. NEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM L.
22385. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack.
22386. GARCINIA FUSCA Pierre.
22387. GARCINIA LOUREIRI Pierre.
22388. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA L.
22389. GARCINIA SIZYGIIFOLIA Pierre. ’
22390. GARCINIA TINCTORIA DC. (XANTHOCHYMUS TINCTORIUS DC.)
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 51

| ‘3 22391. VicNA uncuiIcULATA (l.) Walp. Cowpea.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W.
Barrett. Received March 23, 1908.

fe Probably Jron. “Seed procured from the New Guinea-Venezuela variety.

| Early, prolific, and vigorous. Harvested ripe pods 48 days from planting.”

_ (Lyon.)

‘ 22392. Arcyreta NERVOSA (Burm.) Boj.

| From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W.
) Barrett. Received March 23, 1908.

“ Original seed received from Mr. O. W. Barrett, under the name Ipomoea sp.,
from Brazil.

“A perennial growing to a length of 40 to 50 or more meters. Flowers a
reddish violet color.” (Lyon.)
22393. Srspan GRANDIFLORA (L.) Poir.

From Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H.
Maiden, director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, New South Wales.
Received March 16, 1908.

(For description see S. P. I. Nos. 3786 and 5209.)

22394 to 22404. Rarnanus sativus L. Radish.

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received March 16, 1908.

The following seeds with Japanese varietal names:

22394. NKameido. 22400. Seigoin.

22395. Hosane. 22401. Natsu-daikon or Sum-
22396. O-maru. mer radish.

22397. Nerima. 22402. Ovwari-Miyajiu.

22398. Ninengo. 22403. AWairyo-Miyajiu.

22399. Sakurajima. 22404. Toki-maki.

22405. SoLaNnumM sp.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky, through
Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 6, 1908.

“A very ornamental Solanum, a small tree covered with thousands of red
fruits (possibly from Peru). (Proschowsky.)
22406 to 22410.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. S. T. Dunn, Botanical and
Forestry Department. Received March 26, 1908.

22406. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Yellow.

22407. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Black.

22408. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Brown-Hye.

22409. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bean.

22410. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS ( Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
Red.

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\
22411 to 22415. Gurycrne mispma (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Naples, Italy. Purchased from Dammann & Co. Received March 25,
1908.

22411. Samarow.

22412. Black. “Similar to Cloud.” (Nielsen.)
22413. Brown. |

22414, Yellow. “Similar to Acme.” (WNielsen.)
22415. Giant yellow.

22416 to 22418. Mepicaco spp.

From Berlin, Germany. Purchased from A. Metz & Co. Received March
24, 1908.

22416. MepicaGo SATIVA L. Alfalfa.
Piedmont.
22417. MEDICAGO SATIVA L. Alfalfa.

Provence.
22418. MeEDICAGO SATIVA VARIA (Mart.) Urb. Alfalfa.

Sand lucern.

22419. Prrmua rrutescens (L.) Britton.

From Ichang, Hupeh, China. Secured by Mr. EK. H. Wilson, of the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department.
Received March 21, 1908.

“(No. 793, Jan. 23, 1908.) Herb, 3 to 4 feet, cultivated in the mountains in
the immediate neighborhood of Ichang, at altitude from 1,000 to 3,500 feet.
From the seeds is expressed a sweet, culinary oil, much esteemed by the
Chinese locally. The colloquial name is T’zw ma.” (Wilson.)

22420. Cuartocuioa rratica (L.) Scribn. Millet.
From Mitchell, S. Dak. Purchased from the Dakota Improved Seed Com-
pany. Received March 23, 1908.
Kursk. “To be used in classification and varietal tests.” (Vinall.)

22428. GurycIneE sosa Sieb. & Zuce.

Grown at Arlington Farm, Virginia, season of 1907, under C. V. P. No. 0474.
received March, 1908.

“ Original seed presented by the Botanic Gardens, Tokyo, Japan. A near
relative to the soy bean, but a spreading or decumbent plant, abundantly pro-
vided with large root nodules. Has considerable promise as a cover or green
manure crop.” (Piper.)

22429. Ruscus acuneatus L. Butcher’s broom.
From Vomero, Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. C. Sprenger. Received
March 28, 1908.

“An erect (liliaceous) shrub, with minute, bractlike leaves and branches
(phyllodia) simulating leathery, persistent, leaflike bodies. The fruits are red
berries, one-half inch in diameter; the flowers are small.” (Bailey.)

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCHE 31, 1908. 53

/22480. CHRYSOPHYLLUM MAGLISMONTANA Sond. Stem-vrugte.

; From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostoiogist
and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received March
27, 1908.

| “A handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. Requires a warm, temperate

' climate, but will stand light frost.” (Davy.)

22481. KIXYLLINGA BREVIFOLIA Rottb. Sedge.
i Grown in the Department greenhouse, Washington, D. C., under C. VY. P.
. No. 0569, season 1907-8; numbered, for convenience in distributing,
it March 28, 1908.

“Original sod received from Mr. A. G. Sullivan, Birmingham, Ala., Novem-
ber 5, 1907. It is a fine-leaved sedge of a very rich green color and a decided
stoloniferous habit. It is claimed to be quite aggressive in the lawn of Mr.

Sullivan and to take kindly to repeated mowings. To be developed as a lawn
plant for the South.” (Vinall.)

—6 22432 to 22459.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, ag-
ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March
16, 1908.
A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows:

22432. PyYRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 209,

Jan. 17, 1908.) <A large variety of the so-called Peking pear; round like

an apple, of very pale yellow color, and of melting flesh. Can be intro-

duced into the Western World as it is. Formerly sent under No. 109

(S. PB. I. No. 16916). Chinese name 7a pai li.” (Jeyer.)

224383. PRUNUS sp. Plum.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 210,

Jan. 17, 1908.) A large, red plum, said to be early and very good.

Chinese name 7a hong li tse.” (Jleyer.)

22434. MALus sp. Crab apple.
From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 214,

Jan. 21, 1908.) <A fine flowering crab apple, of shrubby form, bearing
masses of rose-colored flowers followed by edible scarlet crab apples.

Chinese name Hai tang kua.” (dJeyer.)
22435. MALUS sp. Crab apple.

From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 215,

Jan. -21, 1908.) A variety of the preceding, No. 214 (S. P. I. No. 22484) ;

said to be larger, with flowers of white color, followed by very small

fruits.” (Meyer.)
22486. (Undetermined. )

From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 220,
Jan. 21, 1908.) Tree cuttings, probably a Rhus, but as no leaves could
be found it may prove to be something different; the wood is very hard
and brittle. -The tree is said to be the only specimen around Peking, as

a priest assured us.” (J/eyer.)

22437. AMYGDALUS ARMENIACA (L..) Dum. Apricot.

99

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 224, Jan. 22,
1908.) <A large apricot, said to be white with a red tip. Chinese name

Hai tschai ta pai sing.” (Meyer.)

224388. PyRuS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.
29

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chilli, China. “(No. 225, Jan. 22

1908.) A very good pear, nonmelting, but very juicy. The Chinese con-
sider this one of their best pears. A good keeper. Color light yellow, of

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

regular pear shape with a long peduncle. ‘There are several distinct }
varieties of this pear and yet all are called Yar li. One form sent in J
1905 under No. 119 (S. P. I. No. 16924).” (dfeyer.)

22439. PyruUS.CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 226, Jan. 22,
1908.) A hard-meated round pear of yellow color with a red cheek, looks —
like an apple; an extraordinary keeper, even when treated roughly. May 9
be of use as a cooking pear. Chinese name Hong hsau li.” (Meyer.)

22440. MaLus SYLVESTRIS Mill. Apple.

From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 227, Jan. 22755
1908.) A small white apple, called Pai ping kus, used in sweetmeats and |
preserves.” (J/eyer.) :
22441. PRUNUS sp. Plum. {

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 240, Jan. 30,
1908.) A large yellow plum, very bushy but growing very vigorously. J
Said to be good. Chinese name Huang li tse.” (AMeyer.) a
22442. PyRus CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear. |

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 241, Jan. 30, }
1908.) <A large variety of the so-called Yar li. Sent also under Nos. 119

and 225 (S. P. I. Nos. 16924 and 22438). Chinese name of this variety \f

Ta yar li.” (Meyer.)
22443. PyYRUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear. |p

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 242, Jan. 30, |

1908.) A round apple-shaped pear of red color, hard meated but sweet; |
a good shipper; fit perhaps as a cooking pear. Chinese name Hong bo li.”
(Meyer.)
22444. AMYGDALUS ARMENTACA (L.) Dum. _ Apricot.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 244, Jan. 30, |
1908.) An apricot which is said to be half red and half yellow. Chinese |
name Hai tang hong sing.” (Jleyer.) il

22445. AMYGDALUS ARMENIACA (L.) Dum. ; Apricot.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 245, Jan. 30, ||

1908.) <A large yellow apricot with edible sweet kernel. Chinese name

Ta huang sing.” (Jleyer.)

22446. AMYGDALUS ARMENIACA (L.) Dum. Apricot.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘“‘(No. 246, Jan. 30, —
1908.) A small red apricot of sweet taste and with edible sweet kernel.
Chinese name Shau hong sing.” (AlLleyer.)

22447. PoPULUS BALSAMIFERA SUAVEOLENS (Fisch.) Wesm. Poplar.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 247, Jan. 30, ©
1908.) An extraordinary slender form of Populus suaveolens. A beauti- >
ful tree when planted in a row along a water course with the western |
sky as background. Chinese name Paw yang shu. For other remarks |
see No. 280 (S. P. I. No. 22363).” (Meyer.)
22448. Morus arpa L. Mulberry. q

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 248, Jan. 30, |
1908.) A wild form of the mulberry growing into medium-sized, well- ~
formed trees. Apparently a distinct form. Chinese name Sang shu.” ©
( Meyer.) 2
22449. Rosa sp. Rose.

From Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 249, Jan. 30, 1908.) Said to be ¥}
a beautiful, yellow rambler rose, flowering with an abundance of flowers. 7}
Obtained from the garden of the American Presbyterian Mission in 4%
Pautingfu, who procured it from a Chinese nurseryman.” (Meyer.)
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22432 to 22459—Continued.

22450. SaLix sp. Willow.

From near Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No. 250, Jan. 30, 1908.) The
ordinary willow which grows excellently everywhere on the dry lands in
North China. Needs no water supply beyond a scanty summer rainfall.”
(JZeyer. )

22451. Morus ALBa L. Mulberry.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 253, Feb. 10, 1908.) <A tall-growing
mulberry, bearing entire, oblong leaves. Grows here and there in Peking
in gardens and is a good shade tree.” (J/cyer.)

22452. ROSA XANTHINA Lindl. Rose.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 254, Feb. 10, 1908.) A semidouble
yellow rose of very thrifty growth. Nonfragrant, but extraordinarily
floriferous. Blooms but once a year. See Nos. 67 and 68 (S. P. I. No.
17469) for other remarks.” (J/eyer.)

22453. Rosa rucosa Thunb. Rose.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 255, Feb. 10, 1908.) A double so-
called Japanese rose, although it is a native of North China. This vari-
ety grows only 2 to 4 feet high and bears large magenta-colored flowers
of very sweet odor. The petals of these roses are very much esteemed
by the Chinese for flavoring their tea, perfuming their rooms, and to use
in toilet waters. They are grown in large quantities for these pur-
poses.” (JZeyer.)

22454. CELTIS sp. Hackberry.

From Hsiling, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 904a, Jan. 25, 1908.) A small-
leavyed Celtis, growing into a small-sized ornamental tree. Gan stand
lots of drought. The galls of this tree are, like those of the following
number (S. P. I. No. 22455), eaten by the Chinese after the insect has
been taken out. They are said to taste like cucumbers.” (Ifeyer.)

22455. CELTIS sp. Hackberry.

From near Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 905a,
Jan. 31, 1908.) <A tall Celtis, of use as a shade tree. Called in Chinese
Shan huang kwa shu, which means wild cucumber tree, on account of
the peculiar galls which infest this tree, which are eaten and taste like
wild cucumbers, so they say.” (JZeyer.)

22456. PINUS BUNGEANA Zucc. Pine.

From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 906a,
Jan. 21, 1908.) The most glorious of all pines. See notes to Nos. 137a
and 139a (S. P. I. No. 17912). Chinese name Pai huorr sung shu.”
(Aeyer.)

22457. XANTHOCERAS SORBIFOLIA Bunge.

From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No.
907a, Jan. 25, 1908.) This beautiful flowering shrub, which sometimes
grows into a small tree, is often found in the temple courts and is well
worth planting. Seeds formerly sent under No. 11a (S. P. I. No. 18264).
Chinese name Ju kua hua.” (dMeyer.)

22458. CERCIS CHINENSIS Bunge.

From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No.
908a, Jan. 23, 1908.) The Chinese red-bud, a very ornamental bush when
in flower; blooms before the leaves are out. Leaves large, glossy green,
and more or less heart shaped. Grows to be 10 to 12 feet high and
stands droughts very well. Chinese name Tze ching.” (Jeyer.)

22459. BRASSICA OLERACEA L. Cabbage.

From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. “(No..909a, Jan.
30, 1908.) A very solid, oblong cabbage with the leaves overlapping
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each other, a rare thing with Chinese cabbage. Very much esteemed
locally. Needs a rich, well-irrigated soil. Sow in June, transplant in
early September. 2 feet apart in each direction, take up after the first
frost and store in cool, frostproof pit.” (Jfeyer.)

22460 and 22461. Cupressus spp. Cedar.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
March 27, 1808.

22460. CUPRESSUS BENTHAMI KNIGHTIANA (Perry) Mast.
22461. CUPRESSUS BENTHAMI LINDLEY! (Klotzsch) Mast.

22463 and 22464. Srizonospium spp.

From Saharunpur, Northwest Province, British India. Presented by Mr.
A. C. Hartless, superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received
March 380, 1908.

22463. SrizoLoBIUM NIvEUM (Roxb.) Kuntze.
(For description see No. 19181.)
22464. SvTIzoLOBIUM CAPITATUM (Roxb.) Kuntze.

22465. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa. —

From Guaranda, Ecuador. Presented by Father Luis Sodiro, through Mr.
Cc. J. Brand. Received March, 1908.

Morada or Guaranda. ‘This alfalfa is extensively grown in the Province
of Bolivar at altitudes of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. Methods of cultivation, etc., are
described in Bulletin No. 118, Bureau of Plant Industry.” (Brand.)

22466. Menprcaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Prof. George Vanderghen, director of the
Escuela Nacional de Agricultura, through Mr. C. J. Brand. Received
March, 1908.

Monsefu. ‘‘ This alfalfa is quite commonly cultivated in Peru; yields more
cuttings and is more hairy, woody, and hollow stemmed than ordinary or
Chilean alfalfa.” (Brand.)

22467. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Oberschtipf in Baden, Germany. Secured from Mr. Ludwig Keller,
landwirth, through Mr. C. J. Brand. Received March, 1908.

Alt Deutsche Frankische. “(P. L. H. No. 3321.) This alfalfa has been
grown for some years in south Germany on soils rich in shells and jurassic
lime. It is grown especially in the vineyard regions, where a specialty is made
of seed production. For this purpose fields having a southern exposure are
given preference. When grown between the rows of grapes it gives its highest
yields. Practically nothing is known of injury from dodder where this strain
is grown, which hag led to a belief among some growers in Baden that it is
immune to dodder. This, however, is not the case. Sections where this Old
German Frankonian lucern is grown are little adapted, on account of climatic
conditions, to seed production, and it is said that this strain is the only one
which has given satisfactory results. The seed is generally sown broadcast
under barley. After the first year many growers throw the lucern into rows
by hoeing. This enables the lower heads on the plants to mature their seed,
and also tends to give a more uniformly ripe product.

“The first cutting is made when the lucern is about half grown (60 centi-
meters high), in order that the second crop may have time to mature its seed
by September. Hulling machinery is uncommon in south Germany, so that
pods are thrashed from the straw and then stored in the granary until winter.
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protects the seed from rodents. Thrashing and screening are done in winter,
when the seed is finally made ready for market and sold. Lucern seed grown
in this way can not, of course, be sold at the same price as ordinary French,
Italian, and Provence seed.

“Alt Deutsche Frankische lucern is said to be hardier than the ordinary
kinds and, on this account, to give greater yields. Fields of it are also said to
endure longer than other kinds. While Provence lasts from six to eight years,
Old German Frankonian gives good yields from ten to fifteen years. My cor-
respondent states that the average yield is about 200 pounds per 120 square
yards (2 zentner pro ar). The grower from whom this seed was secured has
a field 25 years old whose stand is so good that it is still profitable. He states
that when the Provence alfalfa becomes yellow and loses its lower leaves,
which occurs both from drought and excessive moisture, Frankonian remains
fresh and grows up again immediately after harvesting.” (Brand.)

22468 to 22486. CoryLus AvELLANA L. Filbert.

From Neyada City, Cal. Purchased from Mrs. Felix Gillet, Barren Hill
Nurseries. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
March 18, 1908.

The following plants, with descriptions by Mrs. Gillet:
22468. Du Chilly Cobnut.
Large and long, fine.
22469. Col. Filbert.
22470. Brunswick.
22471. Bysance.
A good grafting stock.
22472. D’Alger.
22473. Geante des Halles.
22474. Noce Lunghe. (Astria, 1901, Dept.)
Finest of all.
22475. Nottingham.
22476. Aveline Grosse Ronde. (Belgium, 1898, Dept.)
22477. Emperor. (Belgium, 1898, Dept.)
22478. Kentish Cob.
Long, large.
22479. Belgium, 1898, Dept.
22480. Montebello. (Sicily, 1905, Dept.)
22481. White Aveline.
Thin shell, white pellicle.
22482. Red Aveline.
Thin shell, red pellicle.
22488. Purple-Leafed Aveline.
Very ornamental.
22484. Grosse Blanche of England.
Similar to Barcelona.
22485. Daviana.
Medium large, very pretty.
22486. Barcelona.
Large, round.
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22487. BaAMBOS ARUNDINACEA Retz. Bamboo.

From Saint Symphorien, Belgium. DPresented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de
Lehaie. Received. March 30, 1908.

(For description see No. 21317.)

22488. Cicer arietinum L. | Chick-pes.

From Mexico City, Mexico. Purchased from Prof. Felix Foex, National
School of Agriculture. Received April 1, 1908.

(For description see Nos. 10974 and 11634.)

22489 to 22492.

From Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Presented by Prof. C. A. Zavitz, Agricul-
tural College, through Mr. N. H. Vinall. Received April 1, 1908.
22489. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) Seribn. Millet.

California.

22490. PANICUM MILIACEUM L. Proso millet.
Red French.
22491. CHAETOCHLOA 1TALICA (L.) Seribn. Millet.

Holy Terror Gold Mine.
22492. PANICUM MILIACEUM L. Proso millet.

Japanese Panicle.

“The above are to be used in classification work and varietal tests.”
(Vinall.)

22496 and 22497.

From Lahore, Punjab, British India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Mustoe,

superintendent, Government Historical Gardens. Received March 16, _

1908.
22496. BEAUMONTIA GRANDIFLORA (Roxb.) Wall.

“A climbing, woody vine. Leaves opposite, short petioled, oblong, 6 to 8
inches long, 2 to 5 inches wide, entire. Flowers greenish yellow, in axil-
lary cymes. Corolla bell shaped, about 5 inches across, five lobed, margin
wavy. * * * Seed takes nearly one year to ripen.” (Roxburgh.)

“Nomen bengalense: Dhootura Luta.” (Wall.)

22497. BomMBAX MALABARICUM DC.

“One of the largest of the Indian trees, often 100 feet high. Leaves
alternate, long petioled, digitate. Leaflets, 5 to 7, lanceolate, 6 to 12
inches long, entire, smooth on both sides. Covered with large red flowers
early in spring, before the leaves appear.

“ Salmuli, the Sanscrit name; Beng. Simul; Teling. Boorgha.” (Rox-
burgh, Flora Indica, vol. 3, p. 167.)

22498 to 22502.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. D. Duncan Main.
through Mr. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai, China. Received March 26,
1908.

22498 to 22501. GLycINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22498. Yellow. Similar to No. 18619.
22499. Yellow.
22500. Green. Similar to No. 17857.
22501. Black.

22502. PISUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.
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From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from lL. Boehmer & Co. Received
March 31, 1908.

4 The following seeds with Japanese names quoted; varietal descriptions by
. Mr. H. T. Nielsen:

EF 22503 to 22507. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22508. “ Teppo Mame.”
Yellow, similar in appearance to Amherst, No. 17275.
22504. “Kaze Mame.”
Green.
22505.
Yellow, similar to Haberlandt, No. 17271.
22506. “ Maru Mame.”
Yellow.
| 22507. “ Vieuri. Lei.”
Green, similar to Yosho, No. 17262.

22508 and 22509. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS ( Willd.) W. F. Wight.
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22508. Red.
22509. “* Shiro.”
Yellow.
22510. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bean.

“Runda Mame.”
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Actinidia chinensis, 21781.
Aeschynomene bispinosa, 21797.
Aesculus chinensis, 223538, 22354.
Albizzia sp., 21969.
adianthifolia, 21750.
Alfalfa, Andean, 21935.
Arabian, 21768, 21769.
(China), 22001.
Dry-Land, 21867, 21945.
(Ecuador), 22465.
(Germany ), 22467.
Grimm, 21735, 21827, 21988.
(Guaranda), 22465.
Jet, 21768, 21769.
Monsefu, 22466.
Morada, 22465.
(Peru), 22466.
sand lucern, 22418.
(Utah), 21828, 21829, 21867.
See also Medicago sativa and Medi-
cago sativa varia.
Amygdalus armeniaca, 22344, 22347,
22444 to 22446.
davidiana, 21908, 22009.
persica, 21988 to 21992,
Dee BERL, RB
223858 to 22360, 223738.
Ananas sativus, 21956.
Andropogon ischaemum, 21597.
sorghum, 21807, 21834 to

21836, 21868, 21869,
21936, 21987, 21940,
21941, 22010 to 22012,
22299 to 22301, 22325

0) 2B,
Anthemis stipulacea, 21893.
Apple (China), 22371, 22372, 22440.
Apricot (China), 22344, 22487, 22444 to
22446.
Arachis hypogaea, 22022.
Argyreia nervosa, 22392.
Artemisia annua, 21892.
Arundinella anomala, 21896.
Asparagus sp., 22018.
africanus, 22029.
Astragalus sinicus, 21942.
Avene nuda inermis, 22005.
sativa, 22306.
sterilis, 21751.

Bamboo. See Bambos arundinacea and
Cephalostachyum pergracile.
Bamobos arundinacea, 21837, 22487.
Banana (French Guinea), 21776.
(Hawaii), 22061 to 22065.
Barberry (China), 21909.
See also Berberis vulgaris japonica.
Barley, Primus, 22058, 22308.

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Barley, Prinsess, 22059, 22304.

Svanhals, 22305.
See also Hordewm spp.
Bauhinia picta, 21783.
Bean, Adzuki. See Phaseolus angu-
laris.

Black Mauritius, 22031, 22032.
(China), 21901, 22008.

Hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab.
Mung. See Phaseolus radiatus.

See also Phaseolus spp.
Beaucarnea guatemalensis, 21964.
Beaumontia grandiflora, 22496.
Benincasa cerifera, 21801.
Berberis sp., 21909.

vulgaris japonica, 24959.
Bolusanthus speciosus, 21808.
Bombax malabaricum, 22497.
Brassica oleracea, 22459.
Butcher’s broom. See Ruscus acu-
leatus.

Cabbage (China), 22459.
Canarium luzonicum, 21860.
Canavali sp., 22298.
Cannabis sativa, 21780.
Capnoides sp., 22020.
Capsicum annuum, 22338.
Caragana chamlagu, 21967.
Carica papaya, 21800.
Castanea sativa, 21875.
Catjang, Upright, 21934.
See also Vigna catjang.
Cedar (France), 22460, 22461.

| Celosia argented, 21906.
| Celtis sp., 21881, 21882, 21972, 22454,

22455.

Centaurea sp., 22348.

Cephalostachyum pergracile, 21948.
Cercis chinensis, 22458.
Chaetochloa italica, 22420, 22489, 22491.
Chayota edulis, 21966.
Cherry (China), 21924, 22345, 22361.
Chestnut (China), 21875.
Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum.
Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa.
Chrysanthemum sp., 22081.
indicum, 21894.
sinense, 21893.
stipulaceum, 21898.
Chrysophyllum maglismontana, 224380.
Cicer arietinum, 21784 to 21786, 22488.
Citrullus vulgaris, 21805, 21903.
Citrus sp., 21904.
decumana, 21870.
limonum, 21905.
nobilis, 21810.
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suaveolens.
Cockscomb. See Celosia argentea.

Coleus sp., 217738, 21774.
amboinvicus, 21865.
Colocasia sp., 22066 to 22075.
Corn (China), 22308. :
(Java), 22313 to 22315.
(Mexico), 22060.
Cornus macrophylla, 21971.
Corylus avellana, 22468 to 22486.
Cowpea, Amherst, 21825.
Black, 21817.
Black Crowder, 22052.
Black-Eye, 21815.
Brown-Hye, 22382, 22408.
Clay, 21816.
Crean, 21813.
(India ), 21793.
(Philippines), 22391.
Speckled Crowder, 22051.
Turney’s Black-Eye, 22050.
Volunteer, 22054.
Volunteering Iron, 22055.
Whippoorwill, 21814.
White, 21793.
See also Vigna unguiculata.

Crab apple (China), 21878, 21879,
21915, 21916, 21922, 21927, 22434,
22485,

Crataegus sp., 21986.
pinnatifida, 21921, 21987.
Cucumber (India), 21802.
(Korea), 21752.
Cucumis melo, 21808.
sativus, 21752, 21802.
Cucurbita pepo, 21804, 21902.
Cupressus benthami knightiana, 22460.
lindleyi, 22461.
Cydonia sp., 21984.
japonica, 21812.

Dahlia imperialis, 21968.
Date, Chinese. See Zizyphus sativa.
(India), 21753.
Dimorphotheca spectabilis, 21861.
Dioscoread sp., 21933.
bulbifera, 21775.
decaisneanda, 21864.
Diospyros kaki, 21910, 22350,
22365 to 22370.
Doekoe. See Lansiwnm domesticum.
Dolichos lablab, 21947 to 21950, 21998,

22025.

22362,

Durra. See Sorghum.

Eggplant. See Solanum melongena.

Him (China), 21920, 21982, 22364,
PPB Os

Emmer. See Triticum dicoccum.

Hragrostis sp., 21895.
Bucommia ulinoides, 21782.

Fagara ailanthoides, 22842.

Fagopyrum tataricum, 22006.

Faleata japonica, 21889.

Filbert. See Corylus avellana.
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Garcinia fusca, 22386.
lowreiri, 22387.
mangostand, 22388.
sizyglifolia, 22389.
tinctoria, 22390.
Gardenia jasminoides, 22013.
Gleditsia sp., 22377.
heterophylla, 21968.
sinensis, 22376.
Glycine hispida, 21754 to 21757, 21818,
21825, 21830, 21831, 21946,
21999) 22310, 22312 223K to
22322, 22333 10 22337, 22379
to 22381, 22406, 22407, 22411
to 22415, 22498 to 22501,
22503 to 22507.
SOjad, 22428.
Glycyrrhiza glabra, 22033.
Gourd. See Lagenaria vulgaris.
Grape (China), 21979 to 21981.

Grass, Guinea. See Panicum masxi-
WVU.

Hackberry (China), 288i; 21882,
21972, 22454, 22455.

Hawthorn
21987.
Hemerocallis sp., 22019.
Hemp (China), 21780.
Hordeum distichon erectwn, 22058,
22303, 22305.
nutans, 22059,
22304.
spontaneum, 21874.
Hydrangea sp., 21925.

(China),

Incarvillea sinensis, 21890.
Ipomoea batatas, 21770 to 21772.
Tris ensata, 22014, 22015.

Japanese quince. See Cydonia ja-
ponica.
Juglans mandshurica, 22378.
~ regia sinensis, 21877.

Jujube. See Chinese date.
(Africa), 21834 to 21836.

KIkafir
Black-Hull, 218384, 21868, 21869,
21937.

Red (Africa), 21940.

Matakwa, 21835.

White Matakwa, 21836.

Koelreuteria paniculata, 219738.

Kudzu. See Pueraria thunbergiana.

Kyllinga brevifolia, 22431.

Lagenaria vulgaris, 21798.
Lansium domesticum, 21823, 22383.
Lathyrus sp., 21796.
maritimus, 22034.
Lemon (China), 21905.
Lespedeza sp., 21884 to 21887.
Licorice. See Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Lycium chinense, 22016.
Macadamia ternifolia, 22082.
Malus sp., 21879, 21915, 21916, 21922;
21927, 22434, 22485.

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Malus baccata, 21878.
sylvestris, 22371, 22372, 22440.
Matrimony vine. See Lycium chinense.
Medicago sativa, 21768, 21769, 21828,
21829, 21867, 21935,
21945, 21962, 22001,
22416, 22417, 22465
to 22467.
varia, 21735,
21938, 22418.
Meyer, F. N., seeds and plants secured,
211875 to 21932, 21967 to 22023, 22342
to 22348, 22350 to 22378, 224382 to
22459.
Millet, proso. See Panicum miliaceum.
See also Chaetochioa italica.
Mimosa adianthifolia, 21750.
Miscanthus condensatus, 21820.
Morus alba, 22448, 22451.
Mulberry (China), 22448, 22451.
Musa sp., 21776, 22061 to 22065.
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.

21827,

Nephelium lappaceum, 22384,
Nicotiana alata, 22101.
bigelovii angustifolia 22102.
glutinosa, 22103.
noctifilora albiflora, 22104,
quadrivalvis, 22105.
rustica, 22083 to 22100.
silvestris, 22106.
tabacum, 22107 to 22297.

Oak, Cork. See Quercus suber.
Oat (China), 22005.

(Persia), 21751.

Victory, 223806.
Olea ferruginea, 22324.
Olive. See Olea ferruginea.
Opercilina tuberosa, 22316.
Oryea sativa, 22002, 22302, 22309.

Panicum maximum, 21958, 22026.
miliaceum, 22490, 22492.
obtusum, 21736.
plantagineum, 21961.

Papaw. See Carica papaya.

Pea, beach. See Lathyrus maritimus.
field. See Piswm arvense.
garden. See Piswm sativum.

Peach (China), 21908, 21988 to 21992.
223438, 22351, 22352, 22358 to 22360,
DDeoilicn

Peanut (China), 22022.

Pear (China), 21880, 21911 to 21914,
ZI9I7, 21918, 21928, 21928 to 21931,
21983, 21985, 22482, 22438, 22439,
22449, 22443.

Pennisetum compressum, 21899.

flaccidum, 21900.

Pepper, Jalapa, 22338.

Perilla frutescens, 22419.

Persimmon (China), 21910, 22850,
22362, 22365 to 22370.

Phaseolus angularis, 21824, 22310,
: 22385, 22410, 22508, 22509.

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Phaseolus radiatus, 21787, to 21789
22000, 22409, 22510.
vulgaris, 21901, 22008.
Phoenix humilis, 21753.
Phragmites karka, 21957.
longivalvis, 22349.
vulgaris longivalvis, 22349.
Pili nut. See Canariwm luzonicum.
Pine, Chilgoza. See Pinus gerardiana.
(China), 21997, 22456.
Pineapple, Guayaquil, 21956.
Pinus bungeana, 21997, 22456.
gerardiand, 21819.
Pistacia chinensis, 21970.
khinjuk, 22323.

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22077 to 22079, 22502.
sativum, 21794, 21795.
Plum (China), 22438, 22441.
Pomelo, Amoy, 21870.
Poplar (China), 22355, 22363, 22447.
Populus alba tomentosa, 22355.
balsamifera suaveolens, 22363,
22447. ;
Prunus sp., 22345, 22361, 22433, 22441.
tomentosa, 21924.

‘Pteroceltis tatarinowti, 21977.

Pueraria thunbergiana, 22341.
Pumpkin (China), 21902.
(India ), 21804.
Pyrus sp., 21930, 21931.
betulaefolia, 21982.
chinensis, 21880, 21911 to 21914,
21917, 21918 21923 21928.
ZZ Se ZNO SS 28a 22402
22488, 224389, 22442, 22443.

Quercus sp., 21876.
corned, 21960.
suber, 21732.

Radish (Dutch Hast Indies), 21806.
(Japan), 22394 to 22404.
Raphanus sativus, 21806, 22894 to
22404.
Rehmannia glutinosa, 22347.
Rhamnius sp., 21978.
Rheum acuminatum, 21767.
australe, 21763.
compactum, 21764.
moorcroftianum, 21766.
palmatum, 21762.
atropurpureum,
21765.
tanguticum, 21761.
rhaponticum, 21758, 21760.
undulatum, 21759.
Rhododendron sp., 21919, 21926.
Rhubarb. See Rheum spp.
Rhus sp., 22346.
Ribes cruentum, 21746.
wolfti, 21749.
Rice (China), 22002, 22309.
Spanish, 22302.
Rosa sp., 21737 to 21740, 21742, 22449,
hugonis, 21734.
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soulieana, 21747.
spinosissima, 21741.
xanthina, 22452.
Rose (China), 22449, 22452, 22453.
(England), 21737 to 21748, 21747.
Rubus crataegifolius, 21748.
lasiostylus, 21744.
microphyllus, 21745.
Ruscus aculeatus, 22429.

Salix sp., 22450.

Sedge, 22431.

Sesamum orientale, 22021.

Sesban bispinosa, 21797.

grandiflora, 223938.

Solanum sp., 22017, 22405.
melongend, 22023.

Sorghum (Africa), 22325 to 22332.
broom corn hybrids, 22299 to

22301.
(China), 22010 to 22012.
Roosevelt’s Forty-Four, 21807.
White durra, 21941.
See also Durra, Kafir, Sorgo,
Andropogon sorghum.
Sorgo, Gooseneck, 21936.
See also Andropogon sorghum.

Soy bean, Amherst, 21825.
Baird, 22333.
black, 21756,

brown, 22319, 22
Butterball, 21830.
(China),. 21999, 22311, 22312.
Extra Harly Black, 21757.
flat black, 22334.
(Germany), 22317 to 22322.
giant yellow, 22415.
green, 22381, 22500,
22507.
Guelph, 22336, 22337.
Ito San, 21818.
(Japan), 21825, 21880, 21831.
(Java), 21946.
Ogemaw, 21755.
Samarow, 22320, 22411.
yellow, 21754, 22312, 22335,
22379, 22406, 22414, 22498,
22499, 22508, 22505, 22506.
See also Glycine hispida.
Spergula arvensis, 21862, 21863.
Spodiopogon sibiricus, 21898.
Spurry, Corn or Common, 21862.
Spurry, Giant, 21863.
Stem-vrugte. See Chrysophyllum mag-

22504,

lismontana.
Stizolobium capitatum, 21951 to 21953,
ZNOH ase 220 3ie 22032.
22464.

hirsutum, 21954.
niveum, 22463.
Sweet potato (French Guinea), 21770
Om 2H:
Syringa@ sp., 22356, 22357.
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PLANTS IMPORTED.

Tangerine (China), 21810.
Taro (Hawaii), 22066 to 22075.
Thuya orientalis, 22374.
Tobacco (Italy), 22088 to 22297.
Toona ciliata, 22076.
Trichilia emetica, 21809, 21965.
Trifolium suaveolens, 22035.

subrotundwm, 21733.
Triticum sp., 22027.

aestivum, 21888, 21939, 22003,

22004.
dicoceum, 21871, 21872.
monococeunr aegilopioides,
21873.

Tu-chung. See Hucommia ulmoides.
Ulmus sp., 21920.
davidiana, 21932.
macrocarpa, 22364.
parvifolia, 22375.
Undetermined, 21883,
22486.

21888, 21891,

| Varnish tree.

culata.

Vetch, common. See Vicia sativa.

Viburnum sp., 21974, 21975.

Vicia sativa, 21944. :

Vigna catjang, 21792, 219384,
sesquipedalis, 21791.
ungwiculata, 21793, 218138 to

21817, 22050 to 22055, 22382,
22391, 22408.

Vitex incisa, 21976.

Vitis sp., 21907, 21979 to 21981.

See [voelreuteria pani- .

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Walnut (China), 21877, 22378.
| Watermelon, apple-seeded, 21805.
(China), 21903.
Wax-gourd. See Benincasa cerifera.
Wheat (China), 22003, 22004.
Havemann, 21939.
(Italy), 21838.
(Peru), 22027.
See also Triticum spp.
Widdringtonia whytei, 22024.
Willow (China), 22450.
Wilson, EH. H., seeds secured, 21780 to
21782.

Xanthoceras sorbifolia, 22457.

Xanthochymus tinctorius, 22390.

Xanthosoma sagittaefolium,
21778, 21826.

Xiphagrostis condensatus, 21820.

PAUMUE

Yam. See Dioscorea spp.

Yangtaw. See Actinidia chinensis.

Yautia (British Guiana), 21826.
(French Guiana), 21777, 21778.

Zanthozylum ailanthoides, 22342.

Zea mays, 22060, 22308, 22313 to 22315.
| Zizyphus lotus, 21995.

sativa, 21998, 21994, 21996.

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E/ Co sper ‘as an Algicide and Disinfectant in Water Supplies. -1905. Price, 5 cents.
. The Ayocado, a Salad Fruit from the Tropics. 1905. Price, 5 cents.

Improving the Quality of Wheat. 1905.’ Price, 10 cents. \
Variability of Wheat Varieties in Resistance to Toxie Salts. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
. Agricultural Dxplorations: in Algeria. ©1905. Price, 10 cents.

. Evolution of Cellular Structures.. 1905. Price, 5 cents.

Ze Grass Lands of the South Alaska Coast. 1905. Price, 10 cents.

3. Phe Vitality of Buried Seeds. 1905. Price, 5 cents.

. The Seeds of the Bluegrasses: 1905. Price, 5 cents.

. Agriculture without Irrigation in the Sahara Desert. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
. Disease Resistance of Potatoes. 1905. Price, 5 cents.

. Weevil-Resisting Adaptations of the Cotton Plant. 1906. Rrice, 10 cents.
. Wild Medicinal Plants of the United States. 1906. Price, 5 cents.

0. Miscellaneous Papers. 1906. Price, 5 cents. :

91. Varieties of Tobacco Seed Distributed, etc. 1906. Price, 5 cents. eet

8. The Control of Apple Bitter-Rot. 1906. Price; 10 cents.
4, Warm Practice with Forage Crops in Western Oregon, etc. 1906. Price, 10 cents. ~

pips New Type of Red Clover. 1906. Price, 10 cents. . 4
- Tobacco Breeding. 1907. Price, 15 cents.

. Soy Bean Varieties. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
. Quick Method for Determination of Moisture in Grain. 1907. Price, 5 cents.
. Miscellaneous Papers. 1907. Price, 25 cents.
|. Contents of and Index to Bulletins Nos. 1 to 100. 1907. Price, 15 cents.

. Miscellaneous Papers. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
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. Relation-of Composition of Leaf to Burning Qualities of Tobacco. 1907. Price,
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. Seeds and Plants Imported. Inventory No. 12. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
. American Root Drugs. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
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. American Varieties ef Garden Beans. 1907. Price, 25 cents.

. Cranberry Diseases. 1907. Price, 20 cents.
. Miscellaneous Papers. 1907. Price, 15 cents.
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. Disinfection of Sewage Effluents for Protection of Public Water Supplies. 1907.
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. The Tuna as Food for Man. 1907. Price, 10 cents. ,

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. The Mulberry and Other Silkworm Food Plants. 1907. Price, 10 cents.

. Production of Haster Lily Bulbs in the United States. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
. Miscellaneous Papers. 1908. Price, 15 cents.
. Curly-Top, a Disease of Sugar Beets. 1908. Price, 15 cents.
. The Decay of Oranges in Transit from California. 1908. Price, 20 cents.
. The Prickly Pear as .a Farm Crop. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
. Dry-Land Olive Culture in Northern Africa. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
. Nomenclature of the Pear. 1908. Price, 30. cents.
: The Improvement of Mountain Meadows. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
. Egyptian Cotton in the Southwestern United States. 1908. Price, 15 cents.
. Barium, a Cause of the Loco-Weed Disease. 1908. Price, 10 cents.
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. Peach, Apricot, and Prune IXernels as By-Products of the Fruit Industry of the
: United States. . 1908. Price, 5 cents.
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. Orchard Fruits in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Regions of the South Atlantic
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The scientific and technical publications of the Bureau of Plant Industry, which w
organized July 1, 1901, are issued in a single series of bulletins, a list of which follow:
Attention is directed to the fact that the publications in this series are not for gene
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. Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia. 1901. Price, 20 cents. ae
. Macaroni Wheats. 1901. Price, 20 cents. vd ; oe
. Range Improvemeut in Arizona. 1901. Price, 10 cents. | En)
_ A List of American Varieties of Peppers. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
. The Algerian Durum Whéats. 1902. Price, 15 cents. (
. The North American Species of Spartina. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
. Records of Seed Distribution, ete. 1902. Price, 10 cents. .
11. Johnson Grass. 1902. Price, 10 cents. ;
12. Stock Ranges of Northwestern California. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
13. Range Improvement in Central Texas. 1902. Price, 10 cents. : ;
15. Forage Conditions on the Border of the Great Basin. , 1902. Price, 15 cents. —
17. Some Diseases of the Cowpea. 1902. Price, 10 cents. ; Ape
20. Manufacture of Semolina and Macaroni. 1902. Price, 15 cents,
22. Injurious Hffects of Premature Pollination. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 3 ee
24. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents. Shee wae ||
25. Miscellaneous Papers. 1908. Price, 15 cents. ‘ case ‘ z
27. Letters on Agriculture in the West Indies, Spain, etc. 1902. Price, 15 cents. b}
29. The Effect of Black-Rot on Turnips. 1903. Price, 15 cents. 5
81. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
32, A Disease of the White Ash, 1903. Price, 10 cents.
33. North American Species of Leptochloa. 1908. Price, 15 cents.
35. Recent Foreign Explorations. 1903. Price, 15 cents. ee
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87. Formation of the Spores in the Sporangia of Rhizopus Nigricans and of Phy-|
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89, The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903. Price, 10 cents.:
41. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
43. Japanese Bamboos. 1908. Price, 10 cents. ee
45. Physiological Réle of Mineral Nutrients in Plants. - 1903. Price, 5 cents.
47. The Description of Wheat Varieties. 1903. Price, 10 cents: ‘ He
48. The Apple in Cold Storage. 1908. Price, 15 cents. _° :
49. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 19038. Price, 25 cents. |
50. Wild, Rice: Its Uses and Propagation. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
51. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents._ ; an
54. Persian Gulf Dates. 1903. Price, 10 cents. Pei)
55. The Dry-Rot of Fotatoes. 1904. Price, 10 cents. ae
56. Nomenclature of the Apple. 1905. Price, 30 cents.
57. Methods Used for Controlling Sand Dunes. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
58. The Vitality and Germination of Seeds. 1904. Price, 10 cents. :
59. Pasture, Meadow, and Forage Crops in Nebraska. 1904. Price, 10 cents:
60. A Soft Rot of the Calla Lily. 1904. Price, 10 certs. ‘ :
62. Notes on Egyptian Agriculture. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
63. Investigations of Rusts. 1904. Price, 10 cents. SE oa,
64. A Method of Destroying or Preventing the Growth of Alge and Certain ,Pathogen
Bacteria in Water Supplies. 1904. Price, 5 cents. Ringe eS Sear
65. Reclamation of Cape Cod Sand Dunes. 1904. Price, 10. cents. , e
67. Range Investigations in Arizona. 1904. Price, 15 cents. Q Say
68. North American Species of Agrostis. 1905. Price, 10 cents.,
69. American Varities of Lettuce. 1904. Price, 15 cents. ; ;
70. The Commercial Status of Durum Wheat. 1904. Price, 10 cents.)
71. Soil Inoculation for Legumes. 1905.. Price, 15 cents. 4
72. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents. . ; Ley g
3. The Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
74. Prickly Pear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
75. Range Management in the State of Washington. 1905. Price, 5 cents. ee ||
76. Copper as an Algicide and Disinfectant in Water Supplies... 1905, Price, 5 cents}
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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 142.

B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

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Physiologist and Pathologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway.

Physiologist and Pathologist, and Assistant Chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods.

Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwin F. Smith, Pathologist in Charge.

Fruit Disease Investigations, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist in Charge.

Investigations in Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist in Charge.

Cotton and Truck Diseases and Plunt Disease Survey, William A. Orton, Pathologist in
Charge.

Pathological Collections aud Inspection Work, Flora W. Patterson, Mycologist in Charge.

Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Swingle, Physiologist in Charge.

Cotton Breeding Investigations, Archibald D. Shamel and Daniel N. Shoemaker, Physiolo- —
gists in Charge.

Tobacco Investigations, Archibald D. Shamel, Wightman W. Garner, and Ernest H.
Mathewson, in Charge. ,

Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley, Physiologist in Charge.

Alkali and Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas H. Kearney, |
Physiologist in Charge. |

Soil Bacteriology and Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiologist —
in Charge.

Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist —
in Charge. i

Drug and Poisonous Plant and Tea Culture Investigations, Rodney H. True, Physiologist |}
in Charge.

Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.

Agricultural Technology, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in Charge.

Tazonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.

Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.

Grain Investigations, Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge.

Arlington Eaperimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horticul- |
turist in Charge. : |

Vegetable Testing Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.

Sugar-Beect Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.

Western Agricultural Extension, Carl 8. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.

Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, ©. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.

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Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.
Field Investigations in Ponology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, ROUEN Sue |

in Charge. §
Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent. 1

Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Besolouisie in Charge. |
Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.
Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.
Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge.
Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P. J. Wester, in Charge. |
Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge. j
South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge. )
Farmers’ Cooperative Demonstration ani Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge. |
Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in General |
Charge.

Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James I. Jones.

FORBIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.

Albert Mann, Hapert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations.

F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chiselm, Hxzpert.

Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U. S. Department or AGRICULTURE,
Bureau or Prant Lnpustry,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., October 19, 1908.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 142 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-
companying manuscript, entitled “ Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
ing the Period from April 1 to June 30, 1908: Inventory No. 15;
Nos. 22511 to 23322.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.

Respectfully, B. T. Gatioway,
Chief of Bureau.

Hon. JaAmrs WILson,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

bamboos, some of which are hardy enough to grow in the climate of |
Peking, which resembles that of Philadelphia; a wild oat from the |
dry elevated portions of the Wutaishan, and soy beans, cowpeas,
sorghums, cottons, and many other very valuable things from this
great Klondike of new plant varieties, where almost every cultivator
saves his own seeds and thus originates new strains.

Special mention should be made of an unusual piece of iaieoddes
tion work which Consul Magelssen, of Bagdad, carried out at our
request, 1. e., the securing and proper labeling of what may be con-
sidered one of the most successfully landed collections of Arabian
date-palm suckers.

Through the increasingly large number of friends of plant intro-
duction both abroad and at home a number of interesting things have
been secured by correspondence: Cork acorns from southern Spain;
a summer orange called the Vatsu mikan, from Japan, which ripens
in midsummer and is served on the tables of foreigners there just as
the pomelo is in America; a collection of Indian green-manure and
fodder plants from Nimboli; a broad-leaved variety of alfalfa from
Elche, Spain; a collection of taros from Cochin China; a collection
of rare sorghums from Entebbe, Uganda; the sugar palm from the
East Indies; the white Alfonso mango from Bombay; a unique collec-
tion of wild and cultivated potatoes from the archipelago of Chiloé, in
southern Chile, the home of the potato, and from the adjoming main-
land, made by Mr. José D. Husbands; and a collection of Guatemalan
cacti and a Central American dahlia secured for us by the late Prof.
W. A. Kellerman just before his unfortunate death in the Guatemalan
forest.

It should be repeated that the seeds and plants here listed are not
necessarily for distribution, nor is it always possible to supply those
who desire the various things listed here with what they want; but it
is the aim of the office to get anything that a plant breeder or plant
experimenter wants, whether it appears in these inventories or not,
provided it is not already on the market, in which case the applicant
will be referred to the catalogues which advertise it. To introduce
a plant and get it into the regular trade channels without in any way
interfering with the legitimate business in plant novelties which the
seedsmen and nurserymen of the country are so well carrying on is
one of the objects of our work. :

The botanical determinations of the material are, as in the previous
inventory, those of Messrs. W. F. Wight and H. C. Skeels, while the
inventory has been prepared by Miss Mary A. Austin.

Davin FarrcHiLp,
Agricultural Faplorer in Charge.

Orricre or Forrrcn Seep anp PLant INTRODUCTION,

Washington, D. C., October 7, 1908.

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INVENTORY.

22511. Purraria THUNBERGIANA (S. & Z.) Benth. Kudzu.

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from LL. Boehmer & Co. Received
April 4, 1908.

See No. 22341 for description.

22512. Rowuria ortHoPeTALA A. DC.

From Para, Brazil. Presented by Prof. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi, Caixa
Postal No. 399, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 4, 1908.
“The finest anonaceous fruit of tropical America.” (Baker.)
“Tree 30 to 40 feet high; leaves oblong, acuminate, acute at base; corolla
1 inch in diameter, greenish yellow. Fruit size of an infant’s head, greenish
yellow; flesh white, sweet. Grows in flooded woods along the Amazon.”
(Martius. )

22513 to 22523.

From Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John
R. Bovell, superintendent, Agricultural Department, at the request of
the Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies, through
Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 4, 1908.

22513. Iilady. 22519. Geremy Barbados.
22514. Banana tannia. 22520. Leefman.

22515. Red tacca. 22521. Button tannia,
22516. (Unknown.) 22522. Gray Jack.
22517. Choice Marquis. 225238. White Leftman.

22518. China eddo.

“A collection of taros and yautias which are grown extensively as wet-land
crops in Barbados. Procured for the collection of these plants in Florida.”
(Fairchild. )

22524 to 22527. JUGLANS spp. Walnut.
From Baumschulenweg, near Berlin, Germany. Purchased from Mr. L.
Spaith. Received March 28, 1908.
Notes taken from Mr. L. Spath’s catalogue for 1907-1908.
22524. X JUGLANS INTERMEDIA PYRIFORMIS Carr. (J. NIGRA X REGIA?)
A hybrid with large, multi-pinnate, light green leaves.
22525. X JUGLANS INTERMEDIA VILMORINIANA Carr. (J. NIGRA X REGIA?)

A beautiful and imposing tree, perfectly hardy.
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22524 to 2252'7—Continued.

22526. JUGLANS REGIA L.

J. regia fertilis Hort., J. regia praeparturiens Hort. Bush walnut; very
early bearing.
22527. JUGLANS REGIA L.

J. regia rubra Hort. Red-skinned walnut.

22528. Viris vinirera L. Grape.
From Niles; Cal. Presented by the California Nursery Company. Received
at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March, 1908.
Sultanina Rosea. A seedless variety. (See No. 3921 for description. )

22529. PanicuUM MAXIMUM Jacq.

From Livingstone, Victoria Falls, northwestern Rhodesia. Presented by
Mr. C. E. F. Allen, conservator. Received April 6, 1908.

“A valued grass in this country for hay and pasture.” (Allen.)

225380. LaNDOLPHIA CAPENSIS Oliv.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt
Davy, agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.
Received April 6, 1908.

“A small bush of the Magaliesberg. These fruits have an agreeable flavor
and are used for jam and brandy and are eaten raw. The fruit is known as
the ‘ wild peach’ or * wild apricot.’

“This Landolphia is not likely to yield commercial rubber. The bush re-
quires a warm, almost frostless situation.” (Davy.)

22531. Awnona cuertMoLA Mill. Cherimoyer.

From Island of Madeira. Presented by Mr. Charles O. L. Power. Re
ceived April 6, 1908.
“These cuttings were taken from a tree which produces good-sized, normal
fruit of the smooth-skinned variety; it has no particular name here.
“Tt is the best tree as regards size and quality I have in my garden, but, as
is the case with all cherimoyers here, both the size and quality vary very
much from year to year.’ (Power.)

22532. HorpeuM poLysTiIcHUM TRIFURCATUM (Schlect.) Asch. &
Graebn. Barley.
From Fort Collins, Colo. Secured from Prof. W. D. Olin, agronomist,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 8, 1908.
Hull-less. ‘Grown from No. 12709. Adapted to high altitude.” (Derr.)

22533. CrRaTAnGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.

From Shantung Province, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Received March
26, 1908. ;
“The Chinese name for this fruit is San dzo, the first syllable of the word,
San, means mountain and would point to its cultivation in mountainous regions.
It is about the size of a crab apple and resembles the thorn apple, of which
I presume it is a species. It makes an exceptionally nice jam. The fruit
when ripe is washed and each one cut open to see that there is no decay or
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worm, and the whole is boiled. It is then rubbed through a sieve to separate
the skin, seeds, ete. The pulp is then slightly cooked with sufficient sugar. If
much boiled it turns to jelly. The taste and flavor remind me of the New
England boiled cider-apple sauce, in Pennsylvania called ‘apple butter. I
think it has a nice aromatic flavor, and if not cultivated in America I have
sent you seeds enough to give it a speedy introduction.” (Farnham.)

22534 and 22535. Guycrne Hispipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Weihsien, China. Presented by Mrs. C. W. Mateer. Received April
4, 1908.
22534. Yellow. ‘“‘This bean is used for making lamp and cooking oil
and for flour to make cakes; also for bean curd (a mush curdled by
caustic soda and eaten fried). All these are nourishing, but more
esteemed by Chinese than foreigners. The refuse after expressing the
oil forms a cake (round) 2 feet in diameter and 3 inches thick. This
is exported for feeding animals (pounded fine) and enriching land.”’
(Mateer.)
22535. Black. Similar in appearance to Olowd.

22536 to 22540.

From Chefoo, Shantung, China. Presented by Mr. Hunter Corbett, through
Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, of Shanghai, China. Received April 4, 1908.
The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen :
22536 to 22538. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22586. Green. Similar to No. 17857.
22537. Green. Similar to No. 17262, Yosho.
‘Chinese names (S. P. I. No. 22536) Ching teo and Luh teo;
(S. P. I. No. 22537) Whong teo. These beans are used extensively
for the manufacture of oil; the bean cake which remains after the
oil has been pressed out is shipped south and extensively used as a
fertilizer in vegetable gardens. Will grow well on level or high
and hilly land. Is used by the people largely for food, being
ground and made into a curd, also put in water and soaked until
! well sprouted and used as a vegetable. It is also boiled and eaten
in the same manner as rice.” (Corbett.)

22538. Black. Similar in appearance to Cloud.
“Chinese name Shao hih teo. Used chiefly for feeding animals.”
( Corbett.)
22539. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Whippoorwill. Similar to Nos. 173880, 17849, and 21085.
“ Chinese name Hung chiang teo. Planted in orchards and in ground
overshadowed by trees, etc.” (Corbett.)
22540. PISUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.
“Chinese name Wan teo. Used extensively in the manufacture of
vermicelli.” (Corbett.)

22541 to 22549.

From Chelsea, S. W., London, England. Presented by James Veitch & Son.
Received April 3, 1908. .
22541. ACONITUM HEMSLEYANUM HE. Pritzel.

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12

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22541 to 22549—Continued.

22542.
225943.
22544,
22545.
22546.
22547.

ACONITUM sp. (?)

ASTILBE sp. (?)

ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA Wall.
BERBERIS ACUMINATA Franch.
JASMINUM PRIMULINUM Hemsl,
VITIS ARMATA Diels & Gilg.

Var. Veitchii.

22548.
22549.

LONICERA MAACKII (Rupr.) Herd.
LONICERA TRAGOPHYLLA Hemsl.

22550 to 22555.

From Groningen, Netherlands. Presented by Mr. J. W. Moll, director,

Botanic
22550.
22551.
22552.
22553.
22554.
22555.

Garden. Received April 8, 1908.
ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS (L.) Beauv.
PANICULARIA MAGELLANICA (Hook. f.) Kuntze.
PODOPHYLLUM EMoDI Wall.

LATHYRUS MONTANUS Bernh.

LATHYRUS NIGER (L.) Bernh.

LATHYRUS VERNUS (L.) Bernh.

22556. Garcinia TiIncTorIa (DC.) W. F. Wight. (XAntHo-
CHYMUS TrNncTortIus DC.)

From Alas Besorki, Java. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, P. I.
Received April 7, 1908.
“A robust grower.” (Lyon.)

“Tntroduced as a possible stock for the mangosteen.” (/airchild.)

22557. Cynara SCOLYMUS L. Artichoke.

From Algiers, Algeria. Purchased from Dr. L. Trabut. Received April 6,

1908.

Violet Provence.

22558 and 22559. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Gunnison, Utah. Purchased from Mr. W. H. Gribble, through Mr.
C. J. Brand. Received April 8, 1908.

22558.

Irrigated.

“Grown at Centerfield, Utah. in the San Pitch Valley. 'This seed is
grown from the first crop of the season.” (Brand.)

22559.

Dry land.

“ Grown in the Sevier Valley, near Gunnison, Utah, in 1907.” (Brand.)

22560 to 225638. JucLANs recta L. Persian walnut.

From Troyes, France. Purchased from Baltet Fréres. Received April 9,

1908.

22560.
22561.

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Chabert. 22562. Mayette.
Franquette. 22563. Parisienne.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 13

| 22564 and 22565.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt
Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, through Mr. C. V. Piper.
Received April 10, 1908.

22564. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
“um-Vellivelli.”
22565. HLEUSINE CORACANA (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.

“ Mpoho.”’

“ Both of these have been grown in the low country and are from this season’s
erop just harvested.” (Davy.)

22566 and 22567. Crrrus aurantivum L. Orange.
From Poona, Bombay, India. Presented by Mr. N. M. Bhagawat, acting
superintendent, Empress Botanical Gardens. Received April 10, 1908.
22566. Ladoo. (See No. 8441 for description. )
22567. Suntra. (See No. 8446 for deseription. )

22568 and 22569. Vicia rasa L. Broad bean.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. D. Duncan Main and
Rey. J. H. Judson. Received March 26 and April 6, 1908.
22568. Small green.
22569. Brownish green. Medium size,

22571 to 22629.

From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February
4, 1908.

A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows:
22571. DEUTZIA sp.

From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 152, Nov. 18, 1907.) <A low-
growing Deutzia, found here and there in crevices of the rocks. May
prove to be a valuable little shrub for gardens in semiarid regions.”’
( Meyer.)

22572. FRAXINUS BUNGEANA DC,

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 155, Noy. 20, 1907.) An ash
growing in rocky Situations and on steep mountain sides. Attains, appar-
ently, no great size. May be of use as a foresting plant in semiarid
regions.” (dJ/leyer.)

22573. (Undetermined.)

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 156, Nov. 20, 1907.) <A low,
very bushy shrub, found growing between bowlders. Looks very much
like Syringa amurensis Rupr. Will be valuable as a garden shrub in
semiarid regions.” (dMeyer.)

22574. SPIRAEA Sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 157, Nov. 20, 1907.) A Spiraea

which may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions, as it grows in

crevices of rocks and in dry and sterile locations.” (IM/eyer.)
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14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22571 to 22629—Continued.

22575. SPIRAEA Sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 158, Noy. 20, 1907.) A very
low growing Spiraea, with adiantum-like leaves. May be of use as an
ornamental shrub for rockeries or for gardens in semiarid regions.”
(Meyer. )

22576. PRUNUS Sp. Plum.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 162, Nov. 21, 1907.) A double
red-flowered, bushy plum called Yu men tau. Said to be very fine look-
ing in springtime. Propagated by being budded on to Amygdalus
davidiana or by layering.” (Meyer.) ;

22577. PRUNUS Sp. . Plum.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 163, Nov. 21, 1907.) A large-
flowered, bushy plum, the flowers of which are said to have a blue color. |}
Chinese name Z'su tsa law hua. Probably a variety of No. 162 (S. P. I.
No. 22576).” (Meyer.)
22578. CATALPA BUNGEL C. A. Meyer.

Frem Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 164, Nov. 21, 1907.) Chinese
name Wu tung shu. <A fine flowering tree; also of use for wind-breaks
and for poles. Adapted to semiarid regions.” (d/eyer.)

22579. (Undetermined. ) Bamboo.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 165, Noy. 21, 1907.) An orna-
mental bamboo of a very low growing, bushy habit, 3 to 5 feet high.
Loves a somewhat protected place—for instance, against a wall with
southern or eastern exposure. Chinese name T'saw chu.” (Meyer.)

22580. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 172, Nov. 23, 1907.) A red,
medium-sized apricot; said to be very early. Chinese name Hung siing.”
( Meyer.)
22581. CyYDONIA sp. ~ Quince.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 174, Noy. 23, 1907.) <A small-
fruited quince, the fruits of which are very fragrant and much in demand
as room perfumers. Chinese name Pei mu kua. Apparently a variety
of Cydonia japonica.’ (Meyer.)
22582. FRAXINUS sp. Ash.
From Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 176, Noy. 29, 1907.) <A shrubby
ash, found in dry and sterile locations. Seems to be different from No.
155 (S. P. I. No. 22572); otherwise, the same remarks apply to it.”
( Meyer.)
22583. EUONYMUS Sp.
From Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 178, Nov. 30, 1907.) A
shrubby, deciduous Huonymus, found growing in very dry situations;
may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions.” ( Meyer.)

22584. SAMBUCUS sp. Elder.

From near Santchako, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 179, Dee. 1, 1907.) <A
thrifty species of elder, seen only a couple of times. Loves moist situa-
tions.” (Meyer.)

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22571 to 22629—Continued.

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22585. BERBERIS CHINENSIS Poir.

From Shinglung, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 185, Dec. 2, 1907.) The same as
No. 160 (S. P. I. No. 21909) but from a different locality; for remarks,
see this number.” (Meyer.)

22586. CELASTRUS Sp.

From near Tungying, Chihli, China. “(No. 188, Dec. 4, 1907.) <A
very vigorous species of Celastrus, found growing along rocky trails.
May perhaps grow to a very great size; will trail itself into trees or crawl
over rocks.” (J/eyer.)

22587. DIERVILLA Sp. Weigela.

Frem near Tungying, Chihli, China. “(No. 190, Dec. 4, 1907.) <A
vigorous-growing Weigela, bearing small clusters of pale, rose-colored
flowers in early summer. Grows in rocky crevices and on steep moun-
tain sides and seems to be able to withstand drought very well. Of use
as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks.” (Jeyer.)

22588. PHILADELPHUS Sp.

From Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 191, Dec. 4, 1907.) A species of
mock orange found growing in dry, rocky locations. May be useful. as a
garden shrub in dry regions.” (Meyer.)

22589. DEUTZIA sp.

From near Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 192, Dec. 4, 1907.) Found
growing in rocky crevices. Seems to be of a very low growth, 2 to 3 feet.
Probably of use as a small garden shrub in semiarid regions.” (Meyer.)
22590. SPIRAEA sp.

From Jehol, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 200, Dec. 11,1907.) A small, shrubby
Spiraea found growing on dry, exposed mountain sides. Of use as a
rockery shrub in small-sized gardens in dry regions.” (J/eyer.)

22591. SAMBUCUS RACEMOSA L. (7?) Elder.

From near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 204, Dec. 15, 1907.) <A low-
growing elder; stands cutting back to the ground every year. Loves to
grow on high, dry banks along the fields. May be of use for bank-
binding purposes in semiarid regions.” (Jleyer.)

22592. VIBURNUM OPULUS L.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 205, Dec. 1, 1907.) A few
cuttings of the snowball bushes, which were most heavily loaded with
bunches of scarlet berries at time of collecting. Seemed to be a more
floriferous type than the ordinary one.” (MJeyer.)

22593. ACTINIDIA KOLOMIKTA (Maxim.) Rupr. (7?)

From near Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 207, Dec. 4, 1907.) The
small-fruited gooseberry bush. Seems to be a variety of much shorter
growth than the ordinary type.” (J/eyer.)

22594. QUERCUS sp. Oak.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 834a, Dec. 2,1907.) Acorns
of an oak which bears rather broad leaves, deeply lobed. Probably
Quercus mongolica. Grows on dry, rocky mountain sides. May be, for
this reason, of use as a foresting tree in Semiarid climes. Chinese name
Bo li shu.” (Meyer.)

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16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22571 to 22629—Continued.

22595. Pyrus CHINENSIS Lindl. Pear.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. “(No. 840a, Dec. 9, 1907.) Obtained from

several varieties of cultivated pears, among which were strange types.

Some desirable forms may spring up from these northern-grown varie-

ties.” (JZeyer.)

22596. CORYLUS sp. Hazelnut.
From near Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘ (No. 841a, Dec. 3, 1907.)

A wild hazelnut growing 3 or 4 feet high and covering here and there

whole mountain slopes and sloping valleys. Seems to be able to stand

drought very well.” (Meyer.)

22597. DiIospykos KAKI L. f. Persimmon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“ (No. 848a, Nov. 28, 1907.) The very

fine persimmon called Siang shi tse, scions of which were sent under No.

161 (S; Bo i Nor 21910) 2a Clleverns)

22598. Diospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 848a, Nov. 23, 1907.) A large

variety of persimmon of flat shape, occasionally having seeds.” (Jeyer.)

22599. Diospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon,
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 844a, Nov. 20, 1907.) The ordi-
nary wild persimmon, called by the Chinese Gai tsao, upon which they
graft all their seedless persimmons.” (J/eyer.)
22600. PRUNUS sp. Plum.
From Pangshan, Chibli, China. ‘(No. 845a, Noy. 21, 1907.) <A flower-
ing plum, said to have double red flowers; often cultivated in temple
courts; called Yu mei tau. Several varieties will in all probability appear
among the seedlings. Budwood previously sent under No. 162 (S. P. I.
No. 22576.” (Meyer.)
22601. VITIS VINIFERA L, Grape.
From Lungwa, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 846a, Dec. 1, 1907.) A wild vari-
ety which bears heavy crops of rather large bunches of small, black
grapes; edible. Chinese name Shan poo tau. Of use as a stock in cold
regions.” (J/eyer.)
22602. ACER sp. Maple.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 847a, Nov. 23, 1907.) An orna-
mental maple, attaining a height of about 40 to 50 feet; able to grow in
dry regions.” (J/eyer.)
22603. FRAXINUS BUNGEANA DC. Ash,
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 848a, Dec. 4, 1907.) <A
small ash tree growing on dry, rocky mountain slopes; well fit for cover-
ing barren mountain or hillsides. Chinese name Koo li sur shu.”
( Meyer.) |
22604. FRAXINUS BUNGEANA DC, Ash.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 849a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small
ash tree found on dry, rocky mountain slopes. Apparently the same as
No. 848a (S. P. I. No. 22603). Scions of the tree from which this seed
came were sent under No. 155 (S. P. I. No. 22572). Chinese name Koo li
sur shu.” (Meyer.)
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‘22871 to 22629—Continued.

22605. JUGLANS MANDSHURICA Maxim. Walnut.
From near Laushang, Chihli, China. ‘( No. 850a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Appar-
ently a small form of the Manchurian wild walnut.” (J/eyer.)
22606. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 853a, Dec. 9, 1907.) To be used asa
stock for improved varieties.” (J/eyer.)
22607. CRATAEGUS Sp. Hawthorn.
From Laushang, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 854a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Probably
Crataegus pinnatifida. May be utilized as stock for the large-fruited
varieties. Chinese name of this wild one Shan li hong. 'The seeds may
remain dormant for one year or more.” (J/eyer.)
22608. SyYRINGA AMURENSIS Rupr. Lilac.
From near Laushang, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 855a, Dec. 3, 1907.) The
beautiful white-flowering Amur lilac, which is mostly found as a shrub,
though it grows in favorable localities into a tree 40 feet tall with a
trunk 2 feet in diameter. Stands droughts and sterile soils remarkably
well. <A good shrub for regions with dry, hot summers and cold winters.”
( Meyer.)

22609. GREWIA PARVIFLORA Bunge.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 856a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A shrub
growing from 2 to 10 feet tall, bearing red berries which persist until
long into the winter. Grows in dry and rocky locations; as such well
fit for gardens in dry regions. Chinese name Niang nien tehun. The
berries are edible, though not nice.” (Jleyer.)

22610. VIBURNUM OPULUS L.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 857a, Dec. 1, 1907.) The
branches from which these seeds were picked were sent under No. 205
(S. P. I. No. 22592). See this number for remarks.” (J/eyer.)

22611. DEUTZIA sp.

Krom Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 858a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small
shrub, found growing on exposed, rocky hill slopes; well fit for rockeries
and for gardens in dry regions. Is Bob ably the same species as the one
sent under No. 152 (S. P. I. No. 22571).” (dJfeyer.)

22612. RHAMNUS sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 859a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A large-
leaved, very shrubby Rhamnus, very spiny; found growing between rocks
and bowlders. May be of use as a hedge plant in dry situations.”
( Weyer.)

22613. RHAMNUS Sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 860a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small-
leaved, dwarfy Rhamnus, spiny; found growing between rocks. Fit as
a rockery shrub or as a lining bush along pathways in small gardens.”
( Jleyer.)

22614. BERBERIS CHINENSIS Poir. Barberry.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 861a, Dec. 2, 1907.) <A
low, very spreading bush. Perhaps fit as a sand and bank binder in dry
regions. Cuttings sent under Nos. 160 and 185 (S. P. I. Nos. 21909 and
22585). (Meyer.)

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22571 to 22629—Continued.
22615. Rosa sp.
From near Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 862a, Dec. 3, 1907.)
A wild rose of a very spreading habit, having red-colored stems 2 to 3 —
feet high, very spiny, and bearing many bunches of large scarlet berries. ~
May be of use as a soil binder in rather dry regions.” (Meyer.)

22616. CELASTRUS ARTICULATUS Thunb. !

From Pangshan, Chibli, China. “(No. 863a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A tall —
climber bearing yellow capsules which burst open when ripe and show
the scarlet seeds. Chinese name Yau go dau tse.” (dMleyer.)

22617. VITIS Sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘ (No. 864a, Nov. 24, 1907.) Fit for
rockeries and along terraces. 'The same as No. 153 (S. P. I. No. 21907).”
( Meyer.)

22618. ALBIZZIA Sp.

From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 865a, Nov. 23, 1907.) See No.
768a (S. P. I. No. 21969) for remarks about this tree. This species is quite
distinct from Albizzia julibrissin, which is much more floriferous and of
which the leaves, though much finer pinnated, are much smaller. Bunge
seems to have called this one Acacia macrophylla, which is declared a
synonym of Acacia lebbek, which is, however, a totally different plant.”
(Meyer.)

22619. CaASSIA sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 873a, Nov. 14,1907.) A cassia, look-
ing like Cassia marylandica, bearing long racemes of dark yellow flowers.
Used locally as a garden plant. A perennial herb well fit for gardens in
dry regions.” (J/eyer.)

22620. CLEMATIS RECTA MANDSHURICA (Rupr.) Maxim, ~

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 875a, Dec. 2, 1907.) An
herbaceous perennial, 2 to 3 feet high, bearing one to five erect stems,
which terminate in a panicle of rather large, white flowers. . Well fit to
be improved, when it may become a cut-flower plant of the first order.
Of use now as an ornamental garden perennial.” (MJeyer.)

22621. CLEMATIS sp.

From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. ‘“ (No. 876a, Nov. 30, 1907.)
A creeping clematis running over hedges and stone piles. Seems to be
very floriferous; makes woody stems.” (M/eyer.)

22622. (Undetermined.)

From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 877a.) Seeds of a Valeri-
anacea, being a perennial herbaceous herb bearing small yellow flowers;
ornamental when in a mass, Fit for rockeries and dry Situations.” —
( Meyer.)

22623. SALVIA sp.

From near Tungying, Chihli, China. “‘(No. 878a, Dec. 4, 1907.) <A
shrubby perennial, 8 to 4 feet high, very floriferous; found growing in
very rocky locations. May be of use as a honey plant in semiarid
regions.” (JMJeyer.) ;

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| 22571 to 22629—Continued.
i 22624. ASPARAGUS SDP.

From near Laushang, Chihli, China. “(No. 880a, Dec. 30, 1907.)
Wild asparagus. A tall form, 3 to 4 feet high, growing between grass,
having zigzag stems and bent-down branches. Of use as an ornamental
garden plant.” (J/eyer.)

22625. ASPARAGUS Sp. ;

From near Laushang, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 881a, Dee. 3, 1907.) Wild
asparagus. A small form 1 foot high; otherwise, apparently the same-as
No. 880a (S. P. I. No. 22624).” (dJfeyer.)

22626. ASPARAGUS Sp.

From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 882a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Wild
asparagus; found growing on the mountain tops under the shade of pine
trees. Has straight stems.” (d/eyer.)

22627. Litium sp.

From near Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. “(No. 883a, Dec. 1, 1907.)
F A small lily, 3 feet high, found growing between grass.” (Meyer.)
| 22628. (Undetermined.)

i: From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 884a, Dec. 3, 1907.) <A
leguminous plant found growing between grasses.” (Meyer.)

i 22629. CyYDONIA JAPoNIcA (Thunb.) Pers. Quince.
| From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 899a, .Dec. 24, 1907.) A small-
| : fruited quince having a very spicy odor. The fruits are sold as room
| perfumers. Chinese name Wu li.” (JJeyer.)

| From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. Henry F. Schultz,
la through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 17. 1908.
y “Seed from our best rubber-producing trees.” (Schultz.)
E 22631 and 226382. GossyPiUM BARBADENSE L. Cotton.

‘ From Cairo, Egypt. Purchased from Mr. George P. Foaden, Khedivial
| Agricultural Society. Received April 15, 1908. }

) 22631. Jannovitch. (For description see S. P. I. No. 3991.)

| 22632. Mit Afifi. (For description see No. 3992.)

ie See also Bulletin No. 62 of the Bureau of Plant Industry for descriptions.

22638 to 22635.
: From Sheklung, Kwongtung, China. Presented by Mr. A. J. Fisher, Ameri-
ean Presbyterian Mission. Received April 3, 1908.

5 22633 and 22634. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

22633. Yellow. Similar in appearance to Acme, No. 14954, but
seed is a trifle larger.

22634. Black. Seed flatter than any other of the same size
received from China.

22635. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (l.) Walp.. Cowpea.
Chinese Red. Apparently identical with No. 17328, which is the progeny
of No. 6557.

Varietal descriptions of the above were made by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
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22687 to 22640. Pisum arvense L. Canada field pea.

From Guelph, Canada. Presented by Prof. C. A. Zavitz, Ontario Agricul-
tural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 16, 1908.
226387. Multipliers. 22639. White Scimitar.
22638. Clamart. 22640. Canadian Beauty.

22641 and 22642. |

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
April 8, 1908.

22641. BRYONIA DIOICA Jacq.

“An herbaceous, climbing member of the pumpkin family, interesting —
on account of the handsome foliage with development of remarkabiy long —

tendrils. The large perennial root, sliced and dried, appears on the drug |

market under the name of Bryonia, and is a very highly valued drug,
especially in homeopathic medicine.” (Rk. H. True.)

22642. HEcBALLIUM ELATERIUM (L.) A. Rich.

‘An herbaceous, hairy annual, producing a trailing vine and character- |
istic cucurbitaceous inflorescence. The fruit on ripening undergoes a —
process of softening, which results finally in the splitting of the coating —
of the fruit and the squirting out of the seeds and soft pulp. Hence the ©
name ‘Squirting cucumber. The drug elaterium is obtained from the ~
juice pressed from the nearly ripe fruit. This juice after straining ~
deposits an opaque grayish sediment which forms the characteristic i
elaterium cakes seen in the commercial article.” (Ri H. True.)

22643. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet. ©

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Dr. HE. A. Nobbs, Department ‘
of Agriculture. Received April 17, 1908.

“Seed of N’yout, pronounced knee-cut; is extensively grown in Bechuanaland

and all over Rhodesia; is used as a native food and is also given to mules. It —

is Similar in character to Kafir corn but finer and smaller, and I think may be \
of considerable value.” (Nobbs.)

22644 to 22649.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Mr. John L. Stuart.
Received April 18, 1908.

The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen: j
22644 to 22646. GLYCINE HISsPmDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. .
22644, Smoky yellow. Looks like it might possibly be a mixture. |
22645. Greenish yellow. Similar in appearance to Haberlandt, a
No. 17263.
22646. Yellow. Practically identical with No. 18619.
22647. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.

Black.
22648. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. EF. Wight.
Red.
22649. MEDICAGO DENTICULATA Willd. Bur clover.

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| 22650 to 22652.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received April 15, 1908.
The following plants:
22650. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

Shanghai. “These peaches are called the Honey peach, and I think
are very fine.’ (Farnham.)

22651. CITRUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Sweet orange.

Canton. “If you have not this variety in America, it would be a great
boon to introduce it.

“Mrs. Farnham and I have eaten oranges in many parts of the world,
in southern Hurope, taken fresh from the trees outside of Jafa, the
famous Navel orange of California, and elsewhere, and are of the opinion
that the Canton is far the most delicious. There is a very long season,
from, say, December to April, and it seems to me that there must be
slightly different varieties, resembling the varieties of apples that come
on through the different seasons, though with far less difference.”
(Farnham. )

22652. CITRUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Sweet orange.

Swatow. “The Swatow oranges are much admired by some. They
grow to a large size and are a deep orange color, with a soft skin that is
easily removed even without a knife. The lobes easily fall apart; they
are covered with a thin silky skin which incloses the very sweet pulp
and juice. You may like to call it the Sweet orange, or, as the Chinese
say, Honey orange, or, better still, Swatow. as that is, I understand, the
only place where it is raised.” (Farnham.)

22653 and 22654.

From Grahamstown, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Dr. S.
Sehonland, Albany Museum. Received April 11, 1908.

22653. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot, © Kafir.

Red.
22654, PASPALUM DILATATUM Poir. Large water grass.
22655. Quercus super L. Cork oak.

From Barcelona, Spain. Presented by Mr. Peter Campbell, the Nairn
Linoleum Company, Kearny, N. J. Received April 18, 1908.

“These acorns were procured for the purpose of getting on hand a large
stock of plants which can be used in experiments in establishing groves of cork
oaks in this country as a possible commercial source of cork.” (Fischer.) (See
S. P. I. No. 21732 for other importation. )

a

22656. Eracrostis apysstnica (Jacq.) Schrad. Teff.
From province of Harrar, Abyssinia, Africa. Presented by Mr. Robert P.
Skinner, American consul-general, Marseille, France. Received April 11,

1908. :

“This seed was produced in the region of Harrar at an altitude of 1,800
meters (5,905 feet). Teff is found throughout the province of Harrar at alti-
tudes varying from 1,000 to 2,000 meters (3,280 feet to 6,561 feet), and is sown
‘in various kinds of soil.” (Skinner.) (See Nos. 17094 and 17095 for descrip-
tion.)

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29 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22657 to 22661.

From Bucharest, Roumania. Presented by Mr. Horace G. Knowles, Ameri- aq
can minister. Received April 2, 1908. p
22657 and 22658. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
22657.

“ Seed from a small, round, green, and thin-skinned melon about
the size of an average grapefruit and as sweet as an orange. Its
shape and size—just large enough for one person—and delicious
flavor would make it immensely popular for serving at clubs,
hotels, and restaurants.” (Knowles.)

22658.
“Another variety of small melon.” (dnowles.)
22659 to 22661. CucumMIS MELO L. ‘ Muskmelon.

“These yellow melon seeds are from the most delicious muskmelons or
eantaloupes I ever tasted, and the flavor is as far ahead of the Rockyford
as the Rockyford is ahead of the Jersey cantaloupe. If these melons
could be grown in the United States to the perfect state they attain here,
they would make an invaluable addition to the fruits of our country.”
(Knowles.) .

22659.

“ Oblong, yellow melon. Thin skin, thick meat, and very sweet.”

(Knowles. )
22660.

“Large, round, yellow melon. Firm meat and deliciously sweet.
Was fully ripe October 1 and was grown in light soil with pienty
of sun.” (Knovwles.)

22661.

“Another variety of round, sweet, yellow melon.” (Knowles.) *

22662. CHayora EDULIS Jacq. Chayote. }

From New Orleans, La. Purchased from the J. Steckler Seed Company.
Received April 22, 1908.

“ Hruits of a smooth variety of chayote secured for distribution in the South-

ern States with the object of encouraging its culture for the market.” (Fischer.)

22663. Rusus sp. Raspberry.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received April 21, 1908.

“Plants I have found growing wild on the rocky and sandy mountain side,
but in good soil, 2,000 feet above the sea.” (Farnham.)

22664 to 22669.
From Paris, France. Presented by Prof. Y. Costantin, director, Museum of |
Natural History, rue Buffon 61. Received April 24, 1908.
22664. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS (L.) Brot.
22665. Panicum sp. (?)

22666. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS TUBEROSUS (Gilib.) Skeels. (AVENA
TUBEROSA Gilib.)
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22667. ANTHEPHORA HERMAPHRODITA (L.) Kuntze.
22668. PHLEUM PANICULATUM Huds.

22669. PHLEUM ARENARIUM L.

Spray pene

; : 22670. Crrrus aurantium L. Bigarade.

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received April 24, 1908.

Natsu mikan. “The Natsu mikan, or ‘Summer orange,’ is needed here as a

4 - guecessor of grapefruit at the season when there is nothing at all to take the

: place of that most refreshing fruit. Nothing equals the piercing, delicious
} acidity of Natsu mikan, which is decidedly a sour orange, not in the least like
| a lemon or a lime. Nothing is so refreshing on a hot summer morning as half
+ of a Natsu mikan, and orangeade made of Natsu mikan is different from
Jemonade and much better.

“T remember gratefully the plates heaped with peeled sections of Natsu
_mikan, with the accompanying plates of sugar, that are offered one at private
- houses and at monasteries on Japanese summer days.

“Tt seems to me that the Natsu mikan is more often seen on fruit stands in
Tokyo than formerly, and more often offered to the foreigner. The largest
- and finest, they say, come from Yamaguchi prefecture, at the foot of the Inland
Sea.

“Tt is a great improvement on the Chinese pomelo, which is so often dry and
tasteless, and I shall be glad when we can have it throughout the summer in
America.” (Hliza R. Scidmore.) (See No. 9268 for previous introduction and
further description. )

22671 to 22696.

From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, April 20, 1908.

Soe 2 Si

A collection of seeds and cuttings, as follows:
22671. ABIES Sp. Fir.

From Peisantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 256, Feb. 21,
1908.) <A very tall growing fir, having small light green needles and
light-colored, round, oblong cones. Found growing at 6,000 to 7,000 feet
altitude. Chinese name TJchien shu.” (Meyer.)

22672. ABIES sp.

From Tehailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 257, Feb.
25, 1908.) A medium-tall fir, having large, curved needles with a bluish
loom on them, and bearing long, tapering cones of a chocolate-brown
color. Collected at an altitude between 8,000 and 9,000 feet. Chinese
name T'chien shu.” (Meyer)
22673. PINUS sp.

From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘ (No. 258, Feb.
27, 1908.) A tall-growing pine, fit for forestry purposes. Chinese name
Sung shu.” (Meyer.)
22674. LARIX sp. Larch.
From Tehailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 259, Feb.
25, 1908.) A larch of medium-sized height, growing on sterile mountain
sides at very high elevations, 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Fit as a forestry tree
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in cold-wintered regions, as it grows on the northern exposed mountain |
slopes, where the snow does not melt until way into May. Chinese name
Tsai shu.” (Meyer.) ,
22675. SyYRINGA VILLOSA Vahl. (?) Lilac.
From Nansantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, Ckina. “(No. 269, Feb.
26, 1906.) <A lilac found growing at high elevations, 7,000 to 8,000 feet.
Said to bear large panicles of white flowers. Chinese name Sar shw.”
(JTeyer.)
22676. CRATAEGUS Sp. Hawthorn. —
From Techenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 271,
Feb. 27, 1908.) A hawthorn growing into a small tree having very large |
spines; even the trunk is covered with branched spines. Chinese name ~
Ling ching tse.” (JMeyer.) :
22677. RHODODENDRON sp.

From Shanfengko, Shansi, Wutaishan region, China. ‘(No. 273, Feb. |

29, 1908.) A rhododendron of dense, shrubby growth, 4 to 5 feet high,
growing on cliffs at about 5,000 feet altitude; apparently rare.”
( Meyer.)

22678. ULMUS sp. Elm, —

From Yento, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 275, Mar. 1, 1908.) A densely

branched elm of shrubby growth, occasionally growing into a small tree;
found growing on a sunny rocky mountain slope at about 4,000 feet alti- —
tude.” (J/eyer.)
22679. ABIES sp. Fir.
From Talautse, Shansi, China. “(No. 277, Mar. 1, 1908:) A fir of a=
peculiar drooping appearance; found growing in an old temple court;
only one specimen. Chinese name T'chien shu.” (MJeyer.)
22680. PiNUS sp. Pine.
From Tongdjautchang, Shansi, China. ‘‘(No. 278, Mar. 2, 1908.) A
pine of very dense foliage and growing into a stately tree of imposing
appearance; rare.” (dMJeyer.)
22681. Rosa xaANTHINA Lindl. > hoses
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. ‘‘(No. 288, Mar. 9, 1908.) <A wild yel-
-low rose growing in large masses on dry and sterile mountain slopes.
Will in the future prove to be the best grafting stock for high-class roses
in sterile and arid locations; is used by the Chinese as a stock for roses
in pots. Chinese name Moo ro tse.” (Jleyer.)
22682. ULMUS sp. Elm.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. “(No, 290, Mar. 9, 1908.) An elm of
shrubby growth, which becomes a small tree when left alone; has small
Prunus-like leaves, dense branches, ashy white bark, and very hard, —
tough wood, which is highly appreciated as construction material for cart —
wheels. Grows in dry, rocky situations. Very well fit, as a small tree,
for rocky locations and Japanese gardens. Can easily be dwarfed.
Probably a new species. Chinese name Yeh yii shu.” (dMeyer.)
22683. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. “(No. 293, Mar. 1, 1908.) A jujube
(Chinese date) tree, bearing large, oblong fruits of shining red color,
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which are mainly used as a delicatesse, after having been soaked in weak
Chinese spirits for a couple of months. They have a hard skin and are
bad for the bowels. The trees can be planted close together (6 to 8 feet)
and do not apparently attain great size. Chinese name Huw ping tsao,
meaning bottle jujube. Is considered locally the best of the different
varieties grown.” (J/eyer.)
22684. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. “(No. 294, Mar. 10, 1908.) A jujube
(Chinese date) having medium-sized, red-colored, oblong fruits which taper
toward the end. The trees grow to a large size, and when old have
hardly any side branches on the main limbs. Chinese name J/w shing

399

hong tsao; might be called ‘ pointed jujube.’ ( Ifeyer.)
22685. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. ‘‘(No. 295, Mar. 10, 1908.) A jujube
(Chinese date) said to have red oblong fruits, which crack easily when
falling down. ‘Trees medium sized. Chinese name Tswi ling tsao, meav-
ing ‘fragile jujube. Said to be a very poor keeper.” (Jfeyer.)
22686. ZizyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. “(No. 296, Mar. 10, 1908.) <A jujube
(Chinese date) tree which grows very large and spreads out very much,
bearing small fruits of oblong shape, red color, and of a melting, sweet
taste; can not be kept long. Chinese name Lang tsao. Might be called
‘melting jujube.’” (Jleyer.)
22687. SyYRINGA Sp. Lilac.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 297, Mar. 10, 1908.) A very
floriferous lilac, growing often as a little tree; found on dry mountain
slopes. Chinese name Shaw ting hsien.” (lMeyer.)
22688. AVENA NUDA INERMIS (Koern.) Asch. & Graeb. Oat.
From Techailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 927a,
Feb. 25, 1998.) <A hull-less oat found growing at 8,000 to 9,000 feet
elevation. May be of use in the elevated sections of the Rocky Mountain
regions. Chinese name Yoh ma.” (Meyer.)
22689. HorRDEUM DISTICHON NUDUM L. Hull-less barley.
From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 928a,
Feb. 25, 1908.) <A hull-less barley found growing at 8,000 to 9,000 feet
elevation. Is very rare in this region and might have been brought in
from Mongolia by the Mongolian pilgrims, who visit the Wutaishan re-
gion every year by the thousands. May be of great value in the short-
summered section of the United States. Chinese name J'sao ma.”
(ITeyer.) :
22690. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Hemp.
From Tongchor, Shansi, wohsien District, China. ‘“(No. 932a, Mar. 4,
1908.) Grown in mountain valleys; considered to be the best variety of
hemp of the Shansi Province, and sold in all of the towns and cities for
string and rope manufacture. Chinese name Shan ma tse.” (MJeyer.)

22691. PINUS BUNGEANA Zuce. Pine.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 934a, Mar. 13, 1908.) Sold on
the streets as a delicatesse, and said to come from the mountains of

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22671 to 22696—Continued.

northern Honan. Chinese name Sung tse. Apparently the same as
No. 797a (S. P. I. No. 21997).” (Meyer.)

22692. Rosa sp. Rose. —
From Nausantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 935a, Feb.

28, 1908.) <A tall-growing, bushy, red-flowered rose; found in thickets

on the mountain slopes. May be of use as a grafting stock for standard
roses. Chinese name Yeh hong mae kwei hua.” (Meyer.)

226938. Rosa XANTHINA Lindl. Rose.

From Tsintse, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 936a, Mar. 9, 1908.) <A wild
yellow rose, called Moo ro tse by the Chinese. For further remarks see
No. 288 (S. P. I. No. 22681).” (eyer.)
22694. BRASSICA OLERACEA L. Cabbage. |

From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 937a, Feb. 28, 1908.) A
cabbage, flat like our own western cabbages, but growing on a high stem.
Can be kept frozen hard throughout the winter, and, after having been
washed with boiling water, can be served with oil and vinegar as an
excellent salad, tasting quite sweet. Grows at 4,000 to 7,000 feet

altitude. Fit for the northern and the alpine regions of the United 4

States. Chinese name Whe tse pai tsai.” (Meyer.)
22695. COoTONEASTER INTEGERRIMA Medic.

From Nausantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘‘(No. 938a, Feb.
26, 1908.) A shrub growing in shady locations on the mountain slopes;
bears black berries; height 3 to 10 feet, according to amount of light and
exposure. Hard wooded. Chinese name Shan he tsao.” (Meyer.)

22696. SYRINGA Sp. Lilac.

From mountains near Tsintse, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 944a, Mar. 10,
1908.) A very floriferous lilac found on dry mountain slopes; grows
often to be a little tree. Cuttings sent under No. 297 (S. P. I. No.
22687). Chinese name Shaw ting hsien.” (Meyer.)

22704 to 22714.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Pres2nted by Mr. Jacob EH. Conner, American

consul. Received April 21, 1908.

22704. SAGUERUS PINNATUS Wurmb. :

22705. ONCOSPERMA Sp.

22706. ARCHONTOPHOENIX ALEXANDRAE (F', Muell.) Wend. & Drude.

22707. RHAPIS FLABELLIFORMIS L’Herit.

22708. DyYPSIS PINNATIFRONS Mart. (?)

22709. SABAL sp.

22710. CaRryYoTA MITIS Lour. (?)

22711. LicuaLA PELTATA Roxb. (?)

22712. ARECA OLERACEA Jacq.

22713. ELAEIS GUINEENSIS Jacq.

22714. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Yellow.

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© 22715 to 22730. Viena uncuicuLata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
| From Clemson College, 8S. C. Presented by Prof. C. L. Newman. Received
April, 1908.
Professor Newman made the hybrids indicated in the following list. The
_ selections were also made by him. Descriptive notes by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
22715. .
(Newman’s No, 2.) Evidently a hybrid between Blackeye and Taylor;
seed fully as large as Taylor.
22716. Blackeye X Extra Harly Blackeye.
(Newman’s No. 4.) Probably Blackeye X Black. Looks like Sport,
i No. 17427, and Watson’s Hybrid, No. 17425.
' 22717. California Blackeye X Taylor.

: (Newman’s No. 9.) Looks like No. 22715, but seed is smaller.
: 22718. Blackeye X Black Bunch.

i (Newman’s No. 12.) Not distinguishable from No. 22716.

\ 22719. Blackeye X Black Bunch.

(Newman’s No. 10.) Apparently identical with Nos. 22716 and 22718.
c 22720. Blackeye X Black.
(Newman’s No. 13.) Looks like Holstein, No. 17327.
22721. Blackeye X Hatra Harly Blackeye.
(Newman’s No. 16.) Appears identical with Nos, 22716, 22718, and
; el) :
; 22722. Red.
: (Newman’s No. 26.) <A selection from Clay.
22723. Clay.
(Newman’s No. 27.) A selection from Clay.
22724. Clay.
(Newman’s No. 28.) <A self-seeding strain.
‘ 22725. Holstein.
i (Newman’s No. 43.) Seed exactly like No. 22720.
22726. Taylor X Large White Spot.
(Newman’s No. 50.) Looks exactly like No. 22717.
22727. Taylor X Browneye.
(Newman’s No. 51.) Has but very slight markings of the Taylor
variety.
22728. Warren’s New Hybrid (7).
(Newman’s No. 53.) Probably a hybrid between Warren’s New Hybrid
and one of the Lady varieties; is similar in appearance to Southdown,
i No. 17339, but the seed is a little smaller.
¢ 22729. Warren’s Extra Harly X Sugar Crowder.
2 (Newman’s No. 57.) This is probably the same as our No. 17422, which
is also a hybrid between these two.
22730. Whippoorwill X Lady.
(Newman’s No. 64.) Apparently identical with Guernsey, No. 17408.

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28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22731 to 22737.

From Nimboli, Post Mangrul-Dastgir, District Amraoti, Berars, India.
Presented by Mr. Anant Sitaram Dhavale, through Mr. C. V. Piper.

Received April 24, 1908.
The following seeds:
227381. CAJAN INDICUM Spreng.

“Tur. A legume food crop. The dry fodder is generally fed to cattle.”

(Dhavale.)
22732. INDIGOFERA GLANDULOSA Wendl.

“ Divale. An extraordinary leguminous plant; grows on good soil and
shows the greatest number of root nodules. Used only for green manure.”

(Dhavale.)

22738. SESBAN BISPINOSA (Jacq.) Steud. (AESCHYNOMENE BISPINOSA

Jacq.)

“ Shevari. A legume forage crop; grown under irrigation; very nourish-

ing to sheep and bullocks when fed in green state.”

22734. (Undetermined. )

(Dhavatle.)

“Shevari. A legume forage crop; grown under irrigation; very nourish-

ing; is fed to bullocks in green state.” (Dhavale.)

22735. SESBAN AEGYPTIACA Pers. (7?)

“Savara. A legume forage crop; is fed to bullocks and sheep in green

state. Grows wild.” (Dhavale.)
22736. CICER ARIETINUM L.

“Harbhara. A legume food crop; is fed to horses in green state, and |
the seed also when dry. Horses love it most.” (Dhavatle.) ;

22737. PSORALEA CORYLIFOLIA IL.

“Bavachi. A legume plant; is fed to buffaloes; very rarely bears root

nodules.” (Dhavale.)

22738. Pisum sativum L.

Pea.

From Boston, Mass. Received through R. & J. Farquhar & Co., April 27,

1908.

“To be used for breeding purposes.” (Young.)

22739. CucurBITA PEPO L. |

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rey.

Chinese Tract Society. Received April 17, 1908.
“A fine winter squash (Chinese). (Farnham.)

22740 and 22741. Cotocasta spp.

From Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. Presented by Dr.
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 28, 1908.

The following tubers:
22740.

Squash.
J. M. W. Farnham,

Taro.
CO3. Devan see

“Hindoe-taya. This has been imported by British Indian coolies.”

(Van Hall.)
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22740 and 22741—Continued.

- 22741.
“A goe-tayd. (Agoe=swine.) Isa very coarse variety.” (Van Hall.)
“These two taya varieties are the only new ones I found in this colony.”
(Van Hall.)

22742. Tonuirera prrerrar (Klotz) Baill.
From San Salvador. Presented by Mr. José C. Zeledon, Botica Francesa,
San José de Costa Rica. Received April 28, 1908.
“he tree from which the Peruvian balsam is obtained. Since the plant has
so much economic importance commercially, it may prove interesting.”

_ (Zeledon.)

| 22743. Crrrutius vuiearis Schrad. Watermelon.

From Panama. Presented by Miss M. M. Childs, of the United States For-
est Service. Received April 29, 1908.

“This melon is of average size, lemon-yellow inside, and its flavor somewhat
resembles the hickory nut. The rind is very hard and white. The pulp is much
softer than the ordinary watermelon, and its juice is used to flavor ice cream.
Considered very fine by Americans at Panama, and called by them Panamanian
watermelon.” (Childs.)

22744. Cananca oporata (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thoms. Tlang ilang.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. N. Whitford, chief, Division of
Forest Investigations, Bureau of Forestry, Department of the Interior.
Received April 21, 1908.

“The ilang ilang grows here (Saigon, Cochin China) in some profusion, but
it has not yet been cultivated to any considerable commercial extent, as it
might be, for its rare perfume. It is a handsome tree, symmetrical and stately,
reaching a height of 50 feet or more. It has a smooth, hard, grayish bark resem-
bling that of the beech. It flowers in April and May, or perhaps even earlier.
The long, strap-like, yellowish petals give out a rich, spicy fragrance, somewhat
resembling that of cinnamon and very pronounced just after a rain. It grows
very well in this hard, black soil of Cochin China, but I am unable to say just
what soil it prefers.” (Conner.) (For further description see S. P. I. Nos.
3793, 3897, and 20908.)

22745. Arata RAcEMOsA L. Spikenard.
From North Clarendon, Vt. Presented by Mr. James Barrett. Received
April 29, 1908.
* Natural habitat is a partly shady place where it can have leaf mold to feed
on.” (Barrett.) (For further description see S. P. I. No, 21658.)

22746 to 22758.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department

of Agriculture. Received April 27, 1908. :
Seed of each of the following:
22746. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (l.) W. F. Wight.
* Speckled, reddish brown seeds, similar to No. 21562, but seeds are

shorter.” (Nielsen.)

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22746 to 22'7753—Continued.
22747. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
“ Reddish brown seeds, lighter in color than No. 22746.” (Nielsen.)

22748. CLITORIA HETEROPHYLLA Lam.

22749 to 22753. CLITORIA TERNATEA L.
22749. Fl. alba. 22752. Fl. coerulea.
22750. Fl. atrocoerulea. 22753. Fl. violacea.
22751. Fl. Bryni.

22754. Poa naquaToriensis Hack. ( ?)

From Ecuador. Presented by Mr. lL. Ordonez, 537 Harrison street, San
Francisco, Cal., through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 20, 1908.
“This is considered one of the best native grasses of Ecuador; grows very
well on light soil with irrigation, but thrives also on dry land.” (Ordonez.)

227755. Brassica RAPA L. Turnip.

From Helsingfors, Finland. Purchased from Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received
April 29, 1908.

Petrowski. “We grew this turnip last season at the stations at Sitka, Ram- q
part, and Copper Valley, and at none of these places was this variety of turnip —
attacked by the pest (root maggot), although other varieties growing alongside ~ |
were badly affected.” (Prof. C. C. Georgeson, Alaska Agricultural Experiment id

Station.) (For other introduction see No. 19554.)

22756 and 22757. Brassica rapa L. Turnip.
From Helsingfors, Finland. Presented by Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received
April 25, 1908.
22756. Flat Round Yellow Finnish.
22757. Yellow Round Red-Top.

22758 to 22761.

From India. Presented by T. F. Main, esq., Deputy. Director of SENTINEL,
Poona, Bombay, India. Received April 28, 1908.

From Dharwar District:
22758. VIGNA CATJANG (Burm.) Walp.
From Surat District:
22759. VIGNA CATJANG (Burm.) Walp.
Similar in appearance to 8. P. I. No. 21292,
22760. VIGNA CATJANG (Burm.) Walp.
22761. PHASEOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS Jacq. Moth bean.

22762 and 22763. Ones EvuRoPAEA L. Olive.

From Sfax, Tunis. Purchased from Chatel & Jacquemart. Received April
29, 1908.

Chemlali. Truncheons and seed. (See S. P. I. No. 13567 for description. )
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22764. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS R. Br.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,

government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri-
| culture. Received May 1, 1908.
; “New South Wales Bluegrass. The seed is this year’s crop grown in the
} q Transvaal.” (Davy.)

| 22'765 to 22770. Conocasia mscuLtenta (L.) Schott. Taro.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department
of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 1, 1908.

The following tubers. The nomenclature is mainly that of Hasskarl, Cat. Pl.
Hort. Bogor., 55. The Malay names are also quoted.

Peta ESE RATE | yep ae

22765. Variety polyrrhiza Hsskl., subvariety viridis. ‘‘ Kimpoel idjoh.”

22766. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubri-nervis. “Talus
romah banteng.”’

22767. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubra. ““ Talus lampoeng-
merah.”

22768. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubra. “Talus bajabon.”

22769. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety ‘“ Talus goenoeng tjisalak.”

22770. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety “ Talus kekes.”’

227771. Musa parapisraca L. Banana.
From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr.
HH. André, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 1, 1908.
“This banana is of the small kind known here as Fig.” (Andre.)

“A small ornamental banana which has small fruits and numerous seeds.”
(Barrett. )

22772 to 22774.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dy.
HK. André. Received May 1, 1908.
22772. TOUNATEA SIMPLEX (Vahl.) Taub.

“A small, smooth-barked tree, branching like an elm. Leaves short
petioled, alternate, 8 inches long, smooth; veins on under surface yel-
lowish. Flowers borne in three-flowered racemes, in axils of leaves, at
the tips of the branches. Corolla 14 inches long, pale yellow. Wood hard
and fine grained; used for lathe work.” (H. Pittier.)

22773. GLIRICIDIA MACULATA H. B. & K.

“An unarmed tree, with alternate, compound leaves. Flewers resem-
bling those of black locust in size, but pink.” (H. B. & K.)

22774. CYNOMETRA TRINITENSIS Oliv. —

“A small tree of the senna family. Leaves alternate, compound, of two
obliquely- oblong leaflets, 3 to 4 inches long. Flowers in small, many-

flowered, axillary, sessile clusters. Fruit a one-seeded, globular legume,
1 to 2 inches in diameter.” (Oliv.)

22775 to 22778.
From Asmara, Hritrea, North Africa. Presented by the director, Colonial
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 29, 1908.

22775. JUNIPERUS PROCERA Hochst.
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82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22775 to 22'778—Continued. :
“A handsome tree, growing 25 to 40 meters in central Africa, its native E |
habitat, and its wood is useful in the manufacture of various small —
articles.” (Wight.)
22776. OXxYTENANTHERA ABYSSINICA (Rich.) Munro.
22777. ACACIA LAHAI Steud. & Hochst.
22778. ALBIZzZIA ANTHELIMINTICA (A, Rich.) Brongn.

22779. CITRUS sp.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist. i
Received April 27, 1908.

“Zenboua. Large tree; spiny; large leaves with a short petiole, slightly
winged. Fruit large, depressed, terminated by a flat protuberance. It has been
propagated at El-Kantara, in the oasis, where it attains large dimensions. It is —
very nearly related to the ‘Pomme de Adam’ and the rough lemon of Florida.
Resists gummosis at Hl-Kantara, near Biskra. Would constitute a good graft-
ing stock for the oasis.” (Trabut.)

22781 to 22783.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. A. W. Bartlett, gov- | j
ernment botanist, Botanic Gardens, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received ~

May 1, 1908.
The following seeds:
22781. SoPpHORA TOMENTOSA L.

A small tree, with large, odd-pinnate leaves. Flowers yellow, in stout —
racemes, about 6 inches long. Distribution, tropical shores throughou
the world. (Hz«tract from H. Trimen, Handb. Fl. Ceyl.) :

22782.. VINCA ROSEA L. Madagascar periwinkle.

“Tender, erect subshrub with oblong leaves. Flowers rosy or white, §

often with a pink eye; produced all summer. Sometimes called Cape —
periwinkle and Old Maid.” (Bailey, Cycl. Amer. Hort.)
22783. CAMPOMANESIA CERASOIDES (Cambess.) A. Gray.

“A shrub with opposite, elliptical, petioled leaves, bearing white flowers
in the axils. Fruit the size of a cherry. A native of Brazil.” (Cam-
bessedes. )

22784. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Alicante, Spain. Procured through the consular agent at Alicante, by — |

Mr. R. L. Sprague, American consul, Gibraltar, Spain. Received May 4,

1908.
“Elche. This variety, called in Spanish the ‘broad-leaved of Elche,’ was
called to my attention by Doctor Trabut, of Algiers. It is supposed by him to
be a distinct strain of alfalfa which is grown quite generally near the town of :
Elche, Spain.” (fairchild.)

22785 and 22786.

From Belize, British Honduras. Presented by Mr. E. J. F. Campbell, super-
intendent, Botanic Station. Received April 30, 1908.
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| 22'785 and 22786—Continued.
| 22785. (Undetermined.) |
“Indigenous velvet bean.” (Campbell.)
22786. (Undetermined. )
* Indigenous handsome blue-flowered legume.” (Campbell. )

——s

| 227787. ANDROPOGON sorGHUM (L.) Brot. Sorgo.

From Hoxie, Kans. Presented by Mr. M. G. Blackman, through Mr. Carle-
ton R. Ball. Received May 1, 1908.

“Club Head. A sorgo or sweet sorghum not identical with any known
variety ; possibly a hybrid between Amber and Orange—at any rate related te
Amber.” (Ball.)

22788 to 22790. Menicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Tashkend, Turkestan. Purchased from Mr. H. W. Duerrschmidt.
Received May 4, 1908.

Turkestan.

22788. Krom the district of Aulieata, severe winter, average summer.
22789. From Tschimkent, average summer, not cold winter.
22790. From Khiva, hot summer, mild winter.

22791 to 22793.

From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. N. Whitford, chief, Division of
Forest Investigations, Bureau of Forestry, Department of the Interior.
Received May 4, 190%.

22791. CHRYSOPHYLLUM sp. (?)

“This is a rare species, growing in the forests, with a fruit about the
size of a Japanese persimmon. It has a slightly agreeable taste.” (Whit-
ford.)

22792. STERCULIA FOETIDA L.

“Calumpang. An oil-is made from these seeds.” (Whitford.) (For
further description see No. 171389.)
22793. PITHECOLOBIUM ACLE (Blanco) Vidal.

“Acle is one of our valuable timber trees. In quality it is the near-
est wood we have to walnut.” (Whitford.)

22794 to 22796.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American
consul. Received May 4, 1908.
22794. IRVINGIA OLIVERI Pierre.
22795. ANONA SQUAMOSA L. (For description see No. 9024.)
22796. ANONA RETICULATA L. (For description see No. 5210.)

22797 to 22809.

From Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer. Received
May 2, 1908.

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34 ‘SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22797 to 22809—Continued.

The following seeds, with Mexican names:

22797 to 22802. PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS L, Scarlet runner.
“ Frijol patol. There are six different colored beans under this name.

Cultivation may reveal some new novelties and it may prove a fine orna- —
mental; it is much grown here to run over arbors. The green pods are |

eaten.” (Palmer.)
22797. White.
22798. Black.
22799. Lavender, mottled with black.
22800. Mauve, mottled with Javender.
22801. Mauve, mottled with black.
22802. Black, mottled with mauve and gray.

22803. CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS L. . Pepper,

“Chile quipin. From the mountains. It is locally much used, especially
in vinegar.” (Palmer.)

22804 to 22809. CapsicUM ANNUUM L, Pepper.

22804. “Chile tapatio.” Cultivated in Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico.

22805. “Chile negro.” Cultivated in Julimez, Chihuahua, Mexico.

22806. “Chile mirosoe.” Cultivated in Aguascalientes, Mexico. |
22807. ‘Chile colorado.” Cultivated in Chihuahua City, Mexico. |
22808. “Chile bolito.” Cultivated in Sta. Rosalia, Chihuahua, |.

Mexico.
22809. “Chile pasilla.” Cultivated in San Pablo and Meoqui,
Chihuahua, Mexico.

22810. Cucursrra pepo L. Pumpkin.

From Jerusalem, Palestine. Presented by Mr. John E. Dinsmore, American
Colony, through Mr. Thomas R. Wallace, American .consul. Received
April 29, 1908.

“The Arabic name is Kusa. It is probably a variety of vegetable marrow
and is prepared for food in several ways: It may be boiled, fried, stewed,
baked, etc. The most common way of cooking it in the Orient is to scoop out
the inside and to stuff it with rice, meat, and butter, which is highly seasoned,
and then boil it until well done.

“Plant the seeds in hills 2 inches deep, two or three in each hill, in a very
light, well-worked loam. Until the plants appear above ground, care must be
taken that the ground does not become caked, as otherwise the plants will be
destroyed. In Palestine they grow without any rain whatsoever, but there are
heavy dews.” (Dinsmore. ) :

22811 to 22818.
From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American
consul. Received May 6, 1908.
The following tubers:
22811. CALApIuM BicoLor (Ait.) Vent.

22812. AMORPHOPHALLUS CAMPANULATUS Roxb.) Blume.
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$2811 to 22818 — Continued.

22813. PINELLIA COCHINCHINENSE (Blume) W. F. Wight. (ARISAEMA
COCHINCHINENSE Blume.)

22814. CoLocASIA INDICA (Lour.) Kunth.
22815. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTAEFOLIUM (L.) Schott.
22816. ALOCASIA MACRORRHIZA (L.) Schott.
22817. ARuM sp. (?)
22818. CoLOCASIA ESCULENTA (L.) Schott.
“AS many as Seven species of the Colocasia are found native in Cochin China,

f two of which are edible. Of these two, the Colocasia indica and the Colocasia
| esculenta, known to the natives as Khoia mon sen and Khoia mon sap, respec-
| tively, the latter, which is by far the best species for food as well as in yield,
| includes two additional varieties, known as Mon ding and Mon mink tia.

“Tn addition to these edible species, there are aS many as four ornamental

, varieties, and one, the Pinellia cochinchinense, is a medicinal herb; all flourish
in a wild state.

“The cultivation of the edible species should begin in March or April. They

require a marshy soil and are planted in ridges like Sweet potatoes, about 30

em. apart, with about twice that space between the ridges. Young offshoots
from the bottom of the plants are also used for plant propagation, and the time

: necessary to mature is six months.

“The tubers are eaten boiled, the same as the sweet potato, and a kind of

4 flour is also made from them. The price of a picul of 60 kilograms is 1.
_piaster 80—less than 7 cents per pound.” (Conner.)

: 22819. DenprocaLaMuts strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Bamboo.

From India. Presented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de Lehaie, Saint Symphorien,
Belgium, through Lady Brandis, 21 Kaiserstrasse, Bonn, Germany.
Received May 6, 1908,

See S. P. I. No. 21548 for description.

22820 to 22824. Anprorocon sorcHUM (L.) Brot.

From Entebbe, Uganda. Presented by Mr. M. T. Dawe, officer in charge,

Botanical, Forestry, and Scientific Department. "™eceived April 6, 1908.
Seed of the following sorghums; varietal descriptions by Mr. Carleton R. Ball:
22820.

Apparently a sweet sorghum from discoloration of pith; seed and
glumes similar in shape and size to Sumac sorgo, but branches longer
and spreading. Seeds remarkably small.

22821.

Similar to No. 22820; pith also discolored; head much longer; seeds
larger.
22822.

Large head; long spreading branches; glumes short, black, shining;
seeds flattened, somewhat pointed at tip, orange-red or paler to nearly
dirty white.

22823.

Similar to No, 22822, but head and branches smaller; seeds dirty white —
or with pinkish nee :
142

86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22820 to 22824—Continued.

22824.
Similar to No. 22823, but branches heavier; head more compact; seeds —
nearly white.
All except No. 22820 are closely related in general character, varying chiefly
in color of seed and size of head. The first differs by much smaller and
blunter seeds.

22825. Uumus pumita L. Elm.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank
N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, May 9, 1908.

(No. 664, Mar. 26, 1908.) Var. pendula. A new form of a weeping elm; said
to be the only tree of its kind in existence. Growing on a grave at Fengtai.
Well fit as a cemetery tree in the semiarid regions of the United States. Chinese
name Lung tsao yu shu, meaning dragon’s claw elm, on account of the rather
gnarled branches.” (J/eyer.)

22826. CrrrRUs AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Sweet orange.
From Kabylia, Algeria. Presented by Dr, lL. Trabut, government botanist,
Algiers, Algeria. Received May 11, 1908.
“Garden orange. Matures last of April to May. Fruit very sweet.’
(Trabut.)

22827. Cacara ErosA (L.) Kuntze.

From Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. William Allan, 186 W. 79th street,
New York, through Mr, C. V. Piper. Received May 11, 1908.

“Beans found growing wild over our place in Porto Rico; the pods are more
the shape of cowpeas, but not over 4 inches long, and contain a brown bean.
The plant is bushy, standing about 18 to 24 inches high. It does not run and
seems to make only one growth per year; it has a large, bulbous root, similar
to a ruta-baga turnip, some of them I have seen plowed up measuring 6 to 8
inches in diameter; very starchy when cut open.” (Allan.) (For further
description see 8S. P. I. No. 22971.)

22828 to 22832. Duoscorea spp. Yam.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, officiating
superintendent, Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. O. W. Barrett.
Received May 11, 1908. -
The following tubers, vernacular names in italic:
22828. DIOSCOREA ALATA I.
Kham alu.
22829. DIOSCOREA RUBELLA Roxb.
Guraniya alu.

22830. DI0OSCOREA PURPUREA Roxb.
Rakto guraniya alu.
22831. DIOSCOREA FASCICULATA Roxb.
Susni alu.
“The above are cultivated generally, and edible when cooked.” (Smith.)
22832. DIOSCOREA ANGUINA Roxb.
Kukur alu.

“'This variety is wild; not eaten.” (Smith.)
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22838. Panicum maximum J acq.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri-
culture. Received May 11, 1908.

“ Bush-Buffel grass, one of our best perennial pasture and hay grasses. In

, marked and constant differences; these may not prove to be other than va-
_ rietal, but are sufficient for cultural purposes. Our Buffel grass is finer in
; texture than Guinea grass and is not so tropical in its requirements. It is
_ found in very dry country at an altitude of about 2,500 to 2,600 feet; it is
ls somewhat sensitive to frost, the tops dying but the roots not being killed in
| winter. It may prove a useful grass on light soils in the Southern States and
ir is worth trial also in Arizona and southern California. This is the principal
! feed of stock which trek down to the ‘ Winter’s veld’ in winter, and it is said
| to have great fattening properties even when dry. Seed does not ripen evenly.”
(Davy.)

& 22834. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From near San Pedro, near Pacasmayo, Peru. Purchased in Pern by
Wessel, Duval & Co., New York, N. Y. Secured from them by Mr. C. J.
Brand. Received May 12, 1908.

Andean. ‘*‘ This alfalfa was secured through the same firm as was the Peru-
} vian alfalfa, S. P. I. No. 9303, described in Bulletin 118, Bureau of Plant
Industry.” °( Brand.)

“The parties in Peru who secured the seed state: ‘The price to-day (June 9)

is about 75 soles per 100 pounds Spanish, on board, Pacasmayo, packed in
double bags. San Pedro seed is considered the best on the coast, but in our
opinion that harvested in other parts of the province is just as good.
) #£=“ ‘Alfalfa is generally sown (when there is water) in the months of June to
~ September (the winter months), when the pasture grows highest, for in the
1. Summer months the alfalfa does not flourish and remains small. In general,
i the alfalfa fields last for four or more years, being cut down every 45 days.
} Alfalfa is sown in all kinds of earth, except in that containing saltpeter, which
| kills the plant. (Loose, sandy soil with moist subsoil is the best.)

““As to harvesting the seed, this is uncertain. Very often the alfalfa fields
flower in the best way, but with one or two nights of low temperature, all the
flowers fall off and consequently the harvest of seed is bad. It is not possible
) to state the quantity of seed which can be gathered in this province in one year,
) for this depends on the abundance of alfalfa and the number of fields which
} are left for seed. The older the alfalfa fields the better seed they yield. Dur-
} ing this year many of the fields which were left for seed have failed, for the
| reasons given above; still we consider that about 2,000 quintals of seed will
_ have been gathered.” (Wessel, Duval & Co.)

§ : 22835 to 22860. PuHornrix pacryuirers lL. Date.

From the Persian Gulf region. Received through Mr. William C. Magelssen,
American consul, Bagdad, Turkey, May 14, 1908.

pemee Fue

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22835. Maktum (Asfar). 22838. Khastawi.
22836. Maktwnm (Almar). 22839. Halawi.
22837. Ascherasi. 22840. Khadrawi.,

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38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22835 to 22860—Continued.

i 22841. Sukeri. 22851. Shitwi Asfar.

| 22842. Shukker Modabel. 22852. Duggal (Omkom-el Ahmar).

22843, Barban. 22853. Duggal (Sultani).

| 22844, Beneffshi. 22854. Duggal (Shomaieh).
22845. Hussein Effendi. 22855. Duggal (Hilwa).
22846. Taberzel 22856. Ascherasi (Male).
22847. Zehdi. 22857. Khastawi (Male).
22848. Jaiah. 22858. Barban (Male).
22849. Jozi. 22859. Zehdi (Male).
22850. Shukker. 22860. Khadrawi (Male).

22861 to 22873.

From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri- i
cultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., May 4,

1908.
The following seeds and cuttings:
22861. PopuLus sp. Poplar. |

From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘“‘(No. 260, Feb. 27, 1908.) A white-
barked poplar, standing apparently between P. alba tomentosa (Carr.)
Wesm. and P. balsamifera suaveolens (Fisch.) Wesm. Growing at 5,000.
to 8,000 feet elevation. Used extensiv ely for sand and stone binding, and |
planted at the mouth of ravines so as to prevent the mountain torrents |
carrying their débris into the cultivated lands of the valleys. Ofuse to us”
for the same purpose, and as a cheerful avenue tree for winter effects.
Chinese name Ching yang shu, meaning green poplar, on account of the
bark being very green as long as the tree is young.” (Meyer.)

22862. (Undetermined.) |

From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 265, Feb. |
25, 1908.) A shrub resembling a Lonicera, but spiny on the young shoots — i |
and of a very open growth. Found in shady, sandy spots in a larch forest at |
about 8,000 feet elevation. Chinese name 7'cheng pee.” (Meyer.)

| f
22863. PHILADELPHUS sp. (?) i |

From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 266, Feb. |
25,1908.) <A low shrub growing in open places in a larch forest at about |
8,000 feet elevation. Chinese name Lu tao mo.” (Meyer.) &
22864. HYDRANGEA sp. z

From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 267, §
Feb. 27, 1908.) Probably Hydrangea vestita pubescens Maxim. ; found —
growing in dense shade, as the borders of a pine-tree plantation. Appar-
ently the same as No. 187 (S. P. I. No. 21925). Chinese name Mar pa tse.” §
(Meyer. )

22865. VIBURNUM sp.

From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 268,
Feb. 27, 1908.) Found growing in thickets on mountain slopes at high |

altitudes.” (Meyer.)
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: 22861 to 22873—Continued.
22866. (Undetermined.) Sedge.

From near Taichou, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 279, Mar. 2, 1908.) A sedge
growing on strongly alkaline lands of a light sandy nature. Seems to be
able to stand any amount of drought.” (J/eyer.)

22867. 'TAMARIX sp.

From near Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. “(No. 287, Mar. 9, 1908.) A
Tamarix growing on sandy and strongly alkaline soils; might be utilized
in the alkaline sections of the western United States. Mostly seen as a
low shrub, but when left alone grows up into a small tree. The twigs
are used for basket making and for fuel. Chinese name Shan cheng liu.”
(Meyer. )

22868. FUNKIA sp.

From Tsingyuenhsien, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 662, Mar. 12, 1908.) This
plant is said to bear large, white, fragrant flowers. Has to be kept
indoors in winter time. Chinese name Pai yu tceheng hua.” (AMeyer.)

22869. PAEONIA ALBIFLORA Pall. Peony.
From Bimoyen Temple, mountains west of Peking, Chihli, China.
“(No. 663, Mar. 18, 1908S.) A very fine, white, double-flowered, fragrant
peony (herbaceous). Chinese name Pai shoo yoo hua.’ (Meyer.) —
22870. GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA L. Licorice.

From near Mapootoo, Hsintchan District, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 939a,
Mar. 8, 1908.) Found growing along dry and exposed ridges.” (J/eyer.)
22871. HUONYMUS sp.

From near Tongchangdi, Kwohsien District, Shansi, China. ‘(No.

' 940a, Mar. 5, 1908.) Seeds picked up from the ground in a loess gorge,
where the small shrubs themselves were in unapproachable situations.”
(Meyer. )

22872. HUONYMUS sp.

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. “(No. 941a, Mar. 18, 1908.) A
shrubby Euonymus, semideciduous, bearing many white capsules, out of
which the scarlet seeds peep. IS grown sparsely by the Chinese as a pot
plant for winter table decoration. Local name Shi yiie mae.” (Jleyer.)
22873. RHAMNUS §p.

From mountains near Tsintse, Shansi, China. “(No. 942a, Mar. 9,
1908.)_ A very dwarfy Rhamnus, found growing on dry, exposed moun-
tain slopes. Well fit for rockery purposes.” (J/eyer.)

22874 to 22885. Guycine nispipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Tokyo, Japan. Purchased from the Tokyo Plant, Seed, and Imple-
ment Company. Received May 14, 1908.

‘The following seeds, varietal identifications and descriptions made by Mr.
H. T. Nielsen:

22874. Green.

22875. Flat King. Same as Nos. 19982 and 17252.

22876. Yellow. Similar in appearance to Hollybrook, No. 17269.
22877. Okute. Apparently identical with No. 19986.

22878. Butterball. Apparently identical with Nos. 19981 and 17278.
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40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22874 to 22885—Continued.

22879. Yellow. Evidently two varieties; most of the seed very similar
in appearance to Acme, No. 14954.

22880. Yellow. Quite closely resembling Hollybrook.

22881. Green.

22882. Yellow. Apparently identical with No. 20892.

228838. Buckshot. Apparently identical with No. 19987.

22884. Yellow, with a slight purple marking on many of the seeds.
22885. Amherst. Apparently identical with Nos. 19983 and 17275.

22886 to 22888.

From Swatow, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Mr. William Ashmore, jr.,
through Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, China.
Received May 14, 1908.

The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:

22886. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

Black.
22887. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.

Red with one end and half of keel white.
22888. VIGNA CATJANG (Burm.) Walp.

Similar in appearance to Chinese Red, Nos. 17828 and 22635, but seeds
are smaller.

22891 to 22895.
From Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John
R. Bovell, superintendent, Agricultural Department, at the request of the
Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies. Received
May 13, 1908.
The following tubers:

22891. COoLOCASIA sp. Taro.
Japanese taro.

22892. COLOCASIA sp. Taro.
Malanga (via) Cuba.

22893. COLOCASIA sp. | Taro.

Trinidad Yellow.
22894. COLOCASIA sp.
Dasheen.
22895. XANTHOSOMA sp. Yautia.
Amarilla,
For previous shipment and remarks, see Nos. 22513 to 22528.

22896. (Undetermined. )

From southern Brazil. Presented by Mr. H. Nehrling, Gotha, Fla., through
Mr. R. A. Young. Received May 18, 1908.

“A new root crep from southern Brazil, where it is called Wangaridas. The
tubers look much like Caladium tubers, but the foliage differs from that genus.
It is undoubtedly an aroid, but what it may be I do not know. It is cultivated
largely in southern Brazil for its edible tubers. It is certainly no Xanthosoma,
and it is no Colocasia.” (Nehrling.)

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228977 to 229038.

From Paotingfu, Chibhli, China. Presented by Rev. J. W. Lowrie, D. D.,
through Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, China.
Received April 22, 1908.

The following seeds. Chinese names in italic as given by Mr. Lowrie. De-
scriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
22897 to 22901. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22897. Da ching don.
Green. Similar to No. 17857.
22898. Hwang don.
Yellow.
22899. “Hei don. Boiled as a fodder for mules and horses. Oil
expressed from it, and refuse used aS manure.”
(Lowrie. )
Black. Similar to Cloud, No. 16790.
22900. “Da wu don. Tends to vary after successive plantings.”
(Lowrie. )
Black. Similar in appearance to Nuttall, Nos. 17253 and 19183,
but has green cotyledons.
22901. Hsiao bai hei don.
Smoky yellow.
22902. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.

Tsai don.
Red.
22903. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

Giang don.
Mottled. Similar in appearance to Nos. 17339 and 18617.

22904 to 22906.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
August, 1907.

The following seeds:
22904. Myrica NaGcr Thunb.

From Dongsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘‘(No. 732a, June 25, 1907.) lLarge-
fruited variety, called by foreigners the ‘strawberry tree, by the
Chinese Yang mae. A small evergreen tree or large shrub, bearing round,
wine red colored fruits which are very pleasing to the taste and can be
eaten fresh, stewed, or preserved in spirits. The Chinese say the tree
ean not bear transplanting, so confine their roots by sowing them one or
two seeds in each pot.” (J/eyer.)

22905. Myrica Nagi Thunb.

From Dongsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“ (No. 733a, June 25, 1907.) Medium-
sized fruits. For further information see preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 22904). Besides being a very agreeable fruit, the tree is also de-
cidedly ornamental, especially when loaded with its carminic fruits.
Loves, apparently, sheltered, well-drained locations.” (Meyer.)

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22904 to 22906—Continued.

22906. Myrica nacr Thunb.
From Dongsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 734a, June 25, 1907.) Small-
fruited variety. For further remarks, see Nos. 732a and 733a (S. P. I. _
Nos. 22904 and 22905). The Chinese graft the large, sweet-fruited vari-
eties upon the wild seedlings, but even among the seedlings there is a
large variation in size of fruits and in productiveness.” (Meyer.)
For previous importations see 8S. P. I. Nos. 9164 and 9314.

22907. Carex TRIANGULARIS Boeckler. Sedge.

From Texas. Collected by Mr. F. W. Clarke, special agent in charge of
matting-rush investigations. Received May, 1908.

“This seed was collected from plants growing in ditches and marshy places
along and back from the Victoria division of the S. P. R. R. between Wharton
and El Campo, Tex. No seed was gathered from a stalk less than 3 feet tall,
and most of the seed was secured from plants 3 feet 6 inches high and upwards.
This Carex occurs in abundant quantities from Crowley, La., to Victoria, Tex.,
and I presume it covers the whole coast country, but it is probably most plentiful
in the black, waxy rice belt of Texas.” (Clarke.) (For previous introduction
see 8S. P. I. No. 20990.)

22908. Lens escutentA Moench..

From Mexico. Secured by Mr. David Griffiths, assistant agriculturist,
United States Department of Agriculture, on the market at Laredo, Tex.
Received May 6, 1908.

“Lanteja. A common leguminous plant grown in Mexico extensively and
used in about the same way as the chick pea.” (Gvriffiths.)

22909. Picea OBOVATA SCHRENKIANA (Fisch. & Mey.) Masters.
From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim,
Imperial Botanic Gardens. Received March 27, 1908.
Tall, pyramidal tree, with pendulous branchlets and dull green leaves. Native
of central Asia. (Extract from Bailey.)

22910. XanrHosoma sp. Yautia.
From Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. Valpierre Croney,
9 East 97th street, New York, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received
May 11, 1908.
Nut Eddo.

22911 to 229138. ANpropocon sorcHum (L.) Brot.

From Tsungming Island, China. Obtained through Rey. J. Ware and pre-
sented by Mr. S. P. Barchet, interpreter, American consulate, Shanghai,
China. Received May 20, 1908.

22911. Kowliang.
Brown. Fe
22912. Kowliang.
Black-Hull.
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92911 to 22913 Continued.

22913. Sorgo.
Chinese.

“The white variety (S. P. I. No. 22912) is considered inferior to the red

(S. P. I. No. 22911, Brown), though planted in the same way. It is planted in

richly manured land, in rows 6 inches wide covered lightly with half an inch

of earth. If plants come up too thick or crowded, the plants which should be

removed are not pulled, but cut off with a sharp knife, so as not to disturb the
roots of neighboring plants.” (Barchet.)

22914 and 22915.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, May 19, 1908.
22914. ZIzyPHUS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. ‘“‘(No. 667, Apr. 6, 1908.) Variety tor-
tuosa. The Crooked or Dragon’s Claw Chinese date. Cuttings of a very
peculiar variety of the Chinese date, making a quaint and real Chinese,
impression. A rare plant, and very expensive in China. Chinese name
Lung tsao tsao shu. Said to be very difficult to graft.” (J/eyer.)
22915. CASTANOPSIS TIBETANA Hance. Chestnut.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 959a, Apr. 14, 1908.) <A very
large leaved, evergreen chestnut, growing into a stately, ornamental
tree bearing edible nuts. Very rare in China. Obtained through Bishop
G. E. Moule, of Hangchow. These trees will grow in the localities where
oranges thrive.” (J/eyer.)

22916 to 22918.
From Gyangze, Tibet. Procured from the British trade agent at Gyangze
and presented by Dr. Robert T. Morris, 616 Madison avenue, New York,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 19, 1908.

22916. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
22917. HORDEUM DISTICHON NUDUM L. Barley.
22918. PISUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.

“T would not presume to venture any opinion about the value of these seeds,
but they grow in very high mountain regions and must at least be hardy in
trying climates.” (J/orris.)

22919 to 22922. GrycIne HispipaA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Ingchung, via Fuchau, China. Presented by Mr. J. Willis Hawley.

Received May 22, 1908.
The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:
22919. Black. Very similar to No. 22886.
22920. Yellowish green.
22921. Yellow. Very similar to No. 22714.
22922. Yellow. Seed resembles Jammoth very closely, but slightly
smaller.
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44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22923. SrizoLoBiuM sp. Velvet bean.
From Pensacola, Fla. Presented by Mr. P. K. Yonge, through Prof. S. M.
Tracy, Biloxi, Miss. Received May 25, 1908.
White.

22924 and 22925.
From Italy. Presented by Dr. Robert T. Morris, 616 Madison avenue,
New York, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 22, 1908.
22924. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser. Gourd.
“Zucctuni. Similar to Zuechette (S. P. I. No. 22925), but having
smaller fruits.” (MJorris.)
22925. CUCURBITA PEPO L. Pumpkin.
“Zucchette. Climbing vine; very long fruit; used like cucumber, sliced
and in salads; also boiled like turnip, and may be stuffed with meat and
boiled or fried.” (Jorris.)

22926. ZINZIBER OFFICINALE [osc. Ginger.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent,
Department of Agriculture, Hope Gardens, at the request of Dr. R. H.
True. Received May 29, 1908.
Procured for Dr. R. H. True’s experiments at the Drug Plant Garden, Orange
City, Fla.

22927. Guycine uispips (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received May 27, 1908.
Black. ‘“‘ Identical with Shanghai, No. 14952; cotyledons are green.” (WNiel-
sen.)

22928. Cucurpira Maxima Duch. Venetian squash.

From Milan, Italy. Purchased from Fratelli Ingegnoli. Received May
28, 1908.

“Zucca marina. Sow in April in ground well manured and watered, making
the holes distant from each other 50 centimeters; fill each one with good soil
mixed with manure in which place two or three seeds and press down the
earth. When the plants have developed, leave the more robust ones. Nourish
and water abundantly with water mixed with liquid manure.

“To have large fruit leave only two or three fruits on each plant and remove
the superfluous branches.” (Fratelli Ingegnoli.)

22929 to 22933. Viena uneurcuLata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Mount Silinda, Melsetter District, Rhodesia, South Africa. Pre-
sented by Rev. Columbus C. Fuller. Received May 18 and 23, 1908.
The following seeds, descriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:
22929. Similar in appearance to Unknown, but bas a slight purplish
tinge.
22930. Similar in appearance to Jacassar, Nos. 21006 and 21299.

22931. Similar in appearance to New Hra, but seed is a trifle smailer.
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22929 to 22933—Continued.

22932. _ Black. Similar to our common black varieties, but seed a trifle
smaller and many of them marked with small, gray specks.
22933. Similar in appearance to Taylor, No. 17342, but not quite so
large.
“The smaller varieties are best for our rather poor soil.” (Fuller.)

22934. Douicnos LapuasB L.

From Karlsruhe, Germany. Presented by Prof. I. Graebener, director,
Botanical Gardens. Received May 28, 1908.

22935 and 22936.
From Tekhoe, via Fuchau, Fuhkein, China. Presented by Miss Jessie
Alice Marriott. Received June 1, 1908.
22935. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
22936. PISUM ARVENSE iu. Field pea.

229387. Ficus sp.
From Mokanshan, Chehkiang, China. Received through Mr. Frank N,
Meyer, agricultural explorer, June 2, 1908.

“(No. 668, Apr. 22, 1908.) An ornamental creeping Ficus covering here and
there rocks, bowlders, and tree trunks. Of use as a covering vine in the mild,
moist-wintered regions of the United States. Closely allied to the well-known
Ficus repens.” (Jleyer.)

22938. VicNa uncuicULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Pari, Brazil. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi. Re-
ceived June 1, 1908.

“Feijao manteiga. One of the highest priced beans in the Par&i market.
Would make one of the very best soiling crops for this region.” (Baker.)
“One of the Lady peas, probably Conch.” (Nielsen.)

22939. CrrRUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Sweet orange.
From Para, Brazil. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi. Re-
ceived June 1, 1908.
“One of the largest, finest oranges grown at Para.” (Baker.)

22940. Menicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Lima, Peru. Received from HE. Sayan Palacios & Co., through Mr.
Cc. J. Brand, May 20, 1908.
“This is a distinct Peruvian type of alfalfa as distinguished from the
Chilean.” (Palacios.)
““This will no doubt prove to be very similar to, if not identical with, 8S. P. I.
No. 9308.” (Brand.)

22941. Sacguerus prnnatus Wurmb. Sugar palm.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department
of Agriculture. Received June 4, 1908.
“Tn Java the Arenga saccharifera (Saguerus pinnatus) is not cultivated in
regular plantations; it needs much room and light and may be planted at
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22941—Continued. x

distances of 15 to 18 feet; the planting holes have to be 2 to 3 feet in breadth
and in depth. At an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level the tree is fit to be
tapped at an age of about 16 years. It yields more at an altitude of 1,800 feet,
where it fruits after 12 or 18 years. In the lowlands, too, it will succeed, but
I can not say when it fruits there.

“The aren idjo (green arenga) is considered to be the most productive ya-
riety of our country. In the high regions it produces during about four years, in
lower parts during three years; the quantity of juice and sugar continue getting
less as the tree grows older. At the first tapping—this means when the first
male peduncle is tapped—the tree produces about 7 liters of juice per twenty-
four hours during about two and one-half months. Of some trees a second
peduncle may be-tapped immediately after the first one; of others, only after
some time (three months). An arenga tree may be tapped from three to ten
times, with an average of six times. At the second and following tappings the
arenga produces at every tapping for a period of about forty-five days about 54
liters of juice (per twenty-four hours) of a declining sugar content; about 33
liters of juice of the first tapping give about 0.617 kilo of sugar; the following
tappings give the same quantity of sugar to a production of 54 liters of juice.
The production of sugar of one tree during its whole lease of life may be stated
at about 225 kilos, with a local value of 18 cents (about 5 American cents) per
kilo, or in total about 80 Dutch guilders (12 American dollars).

“The sugar is prepared by boiling the juice. This boiling takes much fuel,
which fact gives no trouble in the interior of Java; however, if wood had to be
bought for the purpose—as it would be in towns of Java—the value of the
sugar would not make good the expenses for fuel. Sugar, therefore, is not
manufactured in and near the towns.

“As to the method of tapping, I beg to refer to the work of A. Tschirch,
Indische Heil und Nutzpflansen, Berlin, 1892, page 160. This book does not
mention that the male peduncle has to be swung to and fro during some days,
and afterwards beaten effectively before the inflorescence is cut off; further,
that every day during the tapping a slice of the peduncle has to be cut off.
Experiments made here some years ago by Professor Molisch have shown that
without any doubt stimuli have a great effect on the flow of sugar-containing
juice.

“Taking the figures given above as_a basis for calculation, an acre can be
planted with 160 trees of A. saccharifera (S. pinnatus), which, producing 500
pounds of sugar per tree, will theoretically give a total production of 80,000
pounds, equal to 85 tons per acre, at the end of from fifteen to twenty years, or
an average of from 2 to 23 tons per year.

“Personally, I am inclined to think the actual production will be consider-
ably below these figures, one reason for this being that with such close planting
the trees will not be able to develop fully; probably an average of about 100
fully developed producing trees will be nearer the mark, but even then a pro-
duction of over 1 ton per year will be obtained.

“The great drawback is that, from the nature of the sugar palm, it will
probably not be possible to grow catch crops after the third or fourth year;
during the first twelve to sixteen years no profits are obtained; then comes a
big harvest during three or four years, after which the plantation is valueless,
and it will entail considerable expense to again clear the land for other crops.
Moreover, taking into consideration that most people, and especially tropical
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§9941— Continued.

_ return for their labor, I should not consider it advisable to make regular plan-
| tations of A. saccharifera (S. pinnatus). Quite a different matter is to plant
| the tree in village gardens along roads, alternating with the shade trees. In
such locations, under which the labor of planting and cultivating is next to
- nothing, the people of Porto Rico can afford to wait for the returns, which will

_ probably prove quite remunerative.” (T'reub.)

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| 22942 to 22944.
. From Uitenhage, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. H. Fairey,
Public Park and Gardens. Received June 4, 1908.
22942. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot. Sorgo.
“This sorgo has pyramidal spreading panicles similar to Amber, but
with larger spikelets and seed.” (Ball.)
22943. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
“This seed is from Rhodesia, South Africa, and is known as Myouti
by the Mashona natives (pronounced something like Meout). The seed
is much used, I am told, for poultry feeding, and an oil can also be’
extracted from it.” (airey.)
22944. (Undetermined.)
“A legume of no economic value so far as I know, but is useful for
edgings to walks and beds in this country, but would not withstand
your winters.” -( Fairey.)

22945. PHASEOLUS sp. Bean.

From Java. Presented by Mr. P. D. Mulder, Banda-Neira, Molukken
Islands, East Indies. Received June 4, 1908.
“Kratok. The seeds when young are used by the natives for food. When
the beans are older they are exported. In Java it is planted for making the
bottom lands more fertile, and much profit is derived from it.” (J/ulder.)

22946. Menicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Mitchell, S. Dak. Grown by Prof. W. A. Wheeler. Received through
Mr. C. J. Brand, June 3, 1908.

“(P. L. H. No. 3332.) The so-called Baltic alfalfa, grown from South Dakota
Agricultural Experiment Station No. 167. The original source of the seed is
unknown, the parent seed having been purchased in 1896 from a seed dealer at
Hartford, S. Dak. This is a very free seeding variety and is unusually hardy.”
(Brand.)

22947. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Excelsior, Minn. Secured by Mr. C.-J. Brand from Prof. W. A.
Wheeler, Mitchell, S. Dak., and was probably grown by Mr. A. B. Lyman,
of Excelsior, Minn., from whom Professor Wheeler purchased it. Re-
ceived June 3, 1908.

Grimm. (P. Ll. E. No. 3333.
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48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

22948. Menpicaco sariva L. Alfalfa.
From Guaranda, Ecuador. Received from Mr. H. R. Dietrich, consul-
general, Guayaquil, Ecuador, through Mr. C. J. Brand, June 8, 1908.
“(P, L. H. No. 3326.) <A rapid-growing form of alfalfa from the Andean
plateau, similar in many respects to the Peruvian alfalfa described in Bulletin
No. 118, Bureau of Plant Industry.” (Brand.)

22949. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Chile, South America. Presented by Mr. José D. Husbands, Limé-
vida, Chile, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 3, 1908.
“Wild alfalfa found in the foothills of the Cordillera, in a section of moist,
virgin land, upon which the alfalfa appears as a weed when field crops are
planted for the first time.” (Husbands.)

22955. Garcinia BrnuCcAO (Blanco) Choisy. .
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. 8S. Lyon. Received June 11, 1908. |
“This has the widest range of any species (of Garcinia) which I know; its
fruiting season covers the longest time (March to July); it is fairly robust,
sometimes 40 meters high, and is the most cosmopolitan of any species we have.
I have seen it at sea level and up to 3,000 feet. This binucao, or camangis, or
gatasan, et al. is found in rock fissures; in dry, gravelly, sterile washes; on the
margins of swamps, and in rich, fat valley soils.” (Lyon.)

22956. Awnona RETICULATA L. Custard apple.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr.
Kk. André. Received June 10, 1908.

22957. Bretou marMetos (L.) W. F. Wight. (ArcLe MARMELOS
(L.) Correa.) Bael tree.

From Nyaunglebin, Burma, India. Presented by Rey. Henry W. Hale, Box
A \ Yi ’

30, R. F. D. No. 1, Savannah, Ga. Received June 8, 1908.

“These seeds are from the very best bael fruit.” (Hale.)

“The bael tree of India ascends to an altitude of 4,000 feet. It grows to a
height of 40 feet. The fruit has matured near Rockhampton, Australia (23°
S. lat.) The plant is readily propagated from root cuttings and is otherwise
of easy cultivation. The fruit is of medicinal, particularly antidysenteric,
value. The root and the leaves are also used medicinally.” (Hxtract from Von.
JMueller’s Select Extra-Tropical Plants.) (For previous introduction see §S. P. I.
No. 193867.)

22958 to 22960. Viena uneuricuLatTa (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

From Mount Silinda, Malsetter District, Rhodesia, South Africa. Pre-

sented by Rey. Columbus C. Fuller. Received June 13, 1908.
The following seeds. Descriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:
22958. Black with gray specks. The seed has the same general ap-
pearance as many of the hybrids between Black and Iron.

22959. Red. Similar to Red Ripper, but seed is larger.
22960. Clay.

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22961. Puravaris copruLescens Desf.

From Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. R. W..
Peacock, manager, Experimental Farm, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Re-
ceived June 13, 1908.

“This new fodder plant has been tried by Mr. J. Furphy, of Hill End, in the
Moe District, West Gippsland, who says it supplies what has long been wanted—
a winter feed for stock, as it resists the frosts and keeps growing right through
the winter months. Mr. Furphy states that he obtained a few plants and trans-
planted them at the end of April of last year, putting them out in drills 3 feet
“apart and 2 feet in the drills. By the end of June they had made a growth of
_ 2 feet, sending out shoots until, by the end of the season, aS many as 167 stems
had been produced by one plant, the highest averaging 7 feet, while some of
: the stronger stems obtained a height of 83 feet, the Sa measuring 2 feet
/ across. Although it was a severe winter, not a yellow leaf could be seen, and
| the growth was continuous, with nice, succulent blades up to the flowering
ee stems. -The roots are fibrous, the foliage very dense, and color a bright green
in the middle of winter. It:seems to succeed in the colder districts where other
ig mpeiants do not thrive. Autumn planting is recommended, and Mr. Furphy
( favors giving the plants plenty of room. His plot yielded at the rate of 60:
| bushels of seed and 8 tons of hay to the acre. He cut the crop at the end of
. January, this year, and in 45 days it had grown a second crop nearly 3 feet
_ high, the weather meantime being very dry. As to the milk-producing quali-
ties of the grass, judging by its succulent quality and the abundance of the
~erop, Mr. Furphy is convinced that it will prove a most valuable fodder for the
dairy herd.” (Journ, Dept. Agric. Western Australia, vol. 15, p, 652, 1907.)

} 22962. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From about 50 miles south of Lan Chow, Kansu, China. Presented by
Rev. David Ekvall, Tehtao, Kansu, China, through Mrs. Edward Q.
Knight, Takoma Park, D. C. Received June 16, 1908.

_ “The natives say this seed must be sown with something else to grow well.”
| (E#kvall.)

| 22968 to 22968.
ie From Argentina, South America. Presented by Senor Mario Hstrada,
Division of Agriculture. Buenos Aires. Received June 10, 1908.
22963 to 22965. From province of Buenos Aires.
22963. PRAGROSTIS Sp. 22965. RUMEX CRISPUS L.
22964. ERAGROSTIS sp.
22966. ANDROPOGON SACCHAROIDES Sw.
From province of Santa Fé.
22967. BRiIzA sp.
From province of Santa Fé.
22968. PANICUM BERGI Arech.
From province of Buenos Aires.

92969. GLADIOLUS SALMONEUS Baker. Gladiolus.

From Merea, Durban, Natal. Presented by Dr. J. Medley Wood, director,
Natal Botanic Gardens. Received June 18, 1908.

“Corms of a handsome but not very common species.” ( Wood.)
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50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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22970. Manerrera InpIca L. Mango. |

From Bombay Province, India. Procured by Mr. Wm. H. Michael, consul-
general, Calcutta, India. Received June 19, 1908.

White Alfonso. “The Advocate of India has this to say of the White
Alfonso mango: ‘We have at this moment on the office table a specimen of {
mango which has been sent to us, the like of which has never before been {
grown. It is a White Alfonso, perfect in shape, with a beautiful satin skin ~
and a subtle aroma which faithfully indicates the delicate flavor of its golden
pulp. It is a triumph in every respect, and with the smallest stone for its |
size. Yet it is of gigantic weight and proportions. A good specimen of the |
Golden Alfonso, so far our best mango, does not weigh more than about 4
ounces. The White Alfonso just fails to tip the beam at the weight of 23
pounds. The White Alfonso, or Safeda Afoos, is grown about 20 miles out- |
side Bombay city, in the direction of Borivill, and although the fruit has
reached gigantic size, this is the first occasion on which the trees have borne
fruit. There is only a limited supply at present, but the new fruit seems ©
destined to wrest the pride of place from the still glorious specimen, the Golden |
Alfonso. A peculiarity of the pulp is its pale rose colored hue. The few which |
have been offered to the public have found ready purchasers at 15 rupees, or
$5 per dozen.’ (JMJichael.)

22971. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze. Hicama. —
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Senor Luis Rosas, through Mr. |
Frederic Chisolm. Received June 20, 1908.

“The plant, which in both Guam and the Philippines bears its Mexican name,
was probably brought (to Guam) from Mexico. It is now common in the
woods, climbing among the bushes and trees and twining about everything
with which it comes in contact. The young root is much like a turnip in
shape and consistency, and is easily peeled like a turnip. It is usually eaten
raw, and may be prepared with oil and vinegar in the form of a salad. Ac-
cording to Dr. Edward Palmer it is extensively cultivated in Mexico, where
the natives pinch off the blossoms and seed pods, giving aS a reason that if
the seeds are allowed to mature the roots are not good. In Mexico the roots
are much eaten raw, but are also pickled, boiled in soup, and cooked as a
vegetable. As they come from the ground they are crisp, sweet, juicy, and of
a nutty flavor. They are nourishing and at the same time quench the thirst,
so that they are much liked by travelers. One way of preparing the raw roots
is to cut them in thin slices and sprinkle sugar over them. They may also be
boiled and prepared with batter in the form of fritters, and in Mexico they are
often minced or grated, and with the addition of sugar, milk, eggs, and a
few fig leaves for flavoring, made into puddings.” (Safford’s Useful Plants
of Guam.) ;

“The Jicama (Hicama) de agua is one of the most widely popular vegetables
grown in Mexico, and when in season one rarely meets an Indian who is not
munching a large specimen. For the table I have seen them peeled, thinly
sliced, and served with sliced oranges, forming the dessert dish called ‘ pico de
gallo ’—cock’s bill. In the hot season the tubers are delightfully refreshing,
whether eaten out of hand or sliced as a made dish. The plant cultivated is
usually planted either in hills or on the ridge of ordinary rows, and should be
given rather careful cultivation, the tips of the vines and all flower buds being -}}
pinched off in order to make the plant develop large tubers.” (Chisolm.)

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22972 and 22973. Mepricaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Chile. Presented by Mr. Rea Hanna, American consul, Iquique. Re-
ceived June 19, 1908.

22972.

From Pica, Tarapaca, Chile. ‘“* The man from whom I procured it says
1. that the alfalfa from which it was obtained has been planted 12 years
ea and produces from six to eight crops per year.” (Hannda.)

22973.

From Matilla, Chile. “I do not know that there is any difference be-
tween this and the above (S. P. I. No. 22972), except that it comes from
another small oasis near Pica. Many of these fields have been planted
for nearly 100 years without reseeding and give remarkable crops, and
the plants may have acquired some new qualities of virility from the
wonderful soil and atmosphere.” (Hannda.)

| 22974 to 28038.

From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex-
plorer, and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
June, 1908.

The following plants:
22974. SopHORA JAPONICA L.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 331, Mar. 31, 1908.)
The well-known Pagoda tree, of which there are two varieties in China,
one with a whitish bark and the other with black. Both varieties are
supposed to be among this lot, but it is not until after a few years that
one is able to see the difference between the trees; when young they all
look alike. Chinese name Huai shu.” (dMeyer.)

22975. ULMUS PUMILA L.. Elm,

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 332, Mar. 31, 1908.)
The Chinese elm, used all over northern China and Manchuria as an

~ avenue, shade, and timber tree. Resists droughts, extremes of heat and
cold, and neglect remarkably well; will be a good shade tree for the
semiarid northern regions of the United States. The Chinese carts are
mainly constructed from the wood of this tree. Chinese name Dja yi
Shu, meaning family elm tree.” (J/leyer.)

22976. BHERIoBOTRYA JAPONICA (Thunb) Lindl. Loquat.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 333, Mar., 1907, and Apr.,
1908.) <A loquat said to bear white or at least very pale yellow colored
fruits, which have a very fine flavor. A rare variety. Chinese name Pai
bibaw.” (Meyer.)

22977. Myrica Nac Thunb.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 334, Mar., 1907.) The so-called
“strawberry tree’ of central China; produces nice edible fruits which
can be preserved or used in pastries, fruit sirups, etc. Chinese name
Yang mae.” (Meyer.)

22978. VIBURNUM MACROCEPHALUM Fortune.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘“(No. 335, Apr. 26, 1908.) The
giant Chinese snowball. A tall bush bearing enormous umbels of white
flowers, sometimes over 1 foot in diameter. The plants are mostly used

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in gardens to cover up a corner or hide a wall, but they are also often |
grafted upon the wild form which has single flowers, and grown then —
in a dwarfed state in tubs or pots. Probably not hardy north. Chinese
name Mu bun sen chu.” (AMeyer.)

22979. ILex cornuTaA Lindl. & Paxt. (?)

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 386, Apr. 26, 1908.) The Chi-
nese holly. A very ornamental bush or small tree loaded in winter with
searlet berries. A slow grower, and probably not hardy north. Chinese
name Ta hu tse.” (Meyer.)

22980. CAESALPINIA Sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 337, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very
rare shrub, only one specimen in Soochow. Not hardy north. Chinese
name Pai chi mei.” (Aeyer.)

22981. CARAGANA Sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 338, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A low- |
growing Caragana, bearing bronze-yellow flowers; is cultivated in pots
as an ornamental plant and is far from being common. Probably not
hardy north. Chinese name Fei chong.” (JMeyer.)

22982. LOROPETALUM CHINENSE R. Br.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 3839, Apr. 26, 1908.) An orna-
mental, evergreen shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree, bearing
small, elliptical, dark green leaves, while in spring it is covered with
masses of white, fringed flowers, which are delightfully fragrant; it is
very rarely found cultivated, and wild specimens do not stand trans-
planting readily. Chinese name Chuck mei.” (Jeyer.)

22983. AZALEA sp. Azalea.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 340, Apr. 26, 1908.) A rare
variety of Azalea having wine purple colored, semidouble flowers
(‘ hose-in-hose,’ this variation is called). Chinese name TJ'sze ja tau.”
( Weyer.)

22984. CyYDONIA sp. Quince.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 341, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very
small form of a quince. Chinese name Lo hai tang.” (Meyer.)

22985. (Undetermined. )

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 342, Apr. 26, 1908.) Zelkova
or Ulmus. Often dwarfed by the Chinese and grown in all kinds of
earthen vessels; also found wild in the mountains. Chinese name
Yu shu.” (Meyer.)

22986. HLAEAGNUS PUNGENS Thunb. (7)

From Soochow, WKiangsu, China. ‘(No. 348, Apr. 26, 1908.) A tall
shrub or small tree with silvery leaves, flowering in early spring with
masses of tiny, pale yellow colored flowers which emit a delightful per-
fume and attract many honey-collecting insects. May serve for a hedge
tree, as it is Somewhat spiny and grows very dense. Probably not hardy
north. Chinese name Tan kiwan tou.” (Meyer.)

22987. (Undetermined. )

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 344, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-
leaved, evergreen shrub; grown rarely as a dwarfed tree in vessels.
Chinese name Chuck mei tsang.” (Meyer.) ;

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22974 to 23038—Continued.

22988. LIGUSTRUM Sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 345, Apr. 26, 1908.) A dwarfy
privet of spreading habit.” ( Meyer.)
22989. PRUNUS Sp. Plum.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 346, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A red-
flowered plum, much used for house and shop decoration during Chinese
New Year; it is generally grafted upon Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.)
Dipp., the remarkable hardy ‘ original’ peach. These plants are being
forced by the thousands and sell for high prices. Chinese name Hong
met.’ (Meyer.)

22990. PRUNUS sp. Plum.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 347, Apr. 26, 1908.) A white-
flowered plum; for remarks see the preceding number (S. P. I. No.
22989). Chinese name Lu mei.” (Meyer.)

22991. PrRuNuS JAPONICA Thunb. (7?)

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘“(No. 348, Apr. 26, 1908.) A dwarfy
shrub, bearing dense masses of small, double, white flowers on its slender
branches. Apparently the white variety of No. 669 (S. P. I. No. 23007) ;
as such see this number for remarks. Chinese name Swi li. Can be
propagated by slips with a heel left to them.” (/eyer.)

22992. RIBES Sp. Currant.

From Scochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 349, Apr. 26, 1908.) A currant
grown in pots and in tubs; rarely seen. Apparently collected in the
mountains. Chinese name Chi ching.” (dJleyer.)

22993. SPIRAEA Sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “‘(No. 850, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A bushy,
white-flowered Spiraea. Fit to be grown as an ornamental garden shrub.
Chinese name Yang teng.” (dJ/leyer.)

22994. DAPHNE sp. (7)

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 351, Apr. 26, 1908.) An orna-
mental, spring-flowering shrub. Chinese name Chi hsian.” (Meyer.)
22995. EvonyMus ALAtus (Thunb.) Rupr.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 352, Apr. 26, 1908.) A de-
ciduous shrub, having characteristic four-winged, white-colored fruits
hanging down in long peduncles, which contrast greatly with the bright
scarlet hues of the leaves in autumn, Chinese name Paw shu.” (Meyer.)
22996. (Undetermined. )

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 3538, Apr. 26, 1908.) Ericace-
ous shrub. <A very rare shrub, having glossy, green, laurel-like leaves
and bearing red, bent-down flowers. Not very hardy. Chinese name
Yu kwei.” (Meyer.)

22997. -LESPEDEZA Sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘“(No. 354, Apr. 26, 1908.) A low,
shrubby Lespedeza, with large pinnate leaves and bearing graceful
racemes of flowers, either purple or white, as there are two varieties.

Can be used to advantage in small gardens and in rockeries; also as pot

plants. Probably not quite hardy. Chinese name Lu chuen yuen.”
(Meyer.)

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22998. CARISSA BISPINOSA (L.) Desf.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 355, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A strange,
beautiful, little plant; very spiny, with very small, dark green, glossy
leaves and bright red berries; very ornamental, and well fit for table
decoration during the winter holidays. Wants cool, shady situations and
is not hardy in the cold-wintered regions. Chinese name Shaw hw tsi.”
( Weyer.)

22999. MHEDERA sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘“(No. 356, Apr. 26, 1908.) A rare,
variegated form of the Chinese yellow-berried ivy. Probably not hardy
north. Chinese name Yu chuck.” (JJeyer.)

23000. (Undetermined. )

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘( No. 357, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A purple-
flowered, terrestrial orchid, said to grow wild near Hangchow. An orna-
mental plant for gardens in the southeastern United States. Chinese
name Yo lan.” (dMleyer.)

23001. (Undetermined.)

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 858, Apr. 28, 1908.) A red-
flowering lily. Chinese name Yang pou an.” (Meyer.)
23002. (Undetermined. )

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 359, Apr. 26, 1908.) A white-
flowering lily. Chinese name Oue su.” (Jeyer.)
230038. ACORUS sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘“‘(No. 360, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A pigmy
variety of a sweet flag; grown in small pots in saucers of standing

_ water; fit to be grown in aquariums as a small, ornamental plant. Chi-

nese name Chang pu.” (dAleyer.)
23004. (Undetermined. )

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 361, June 27, 1907.) An
epiphytic orchid, obtained from Bishop G. E. Moule, in whose garden it
grows on a cryptomeria tree in the shade.” (JMWeyer.)

23005. (Undetermined. )

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 362, July 3, 1907.) An epi-
phytic orchid, coming from the neighboring mountains and sold on the
streets as medicine.” (J/eyer.)

23006. BUDDLEIA ASIATICA Lour.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 363, May 15, 1908.) A very
ornamental plant for winter flowering in a moderately warm greenhouse;
has beautiful white drooping racemes, and the potted plants can be used

-yery advantageously in decorative work. It needs about the same cul-

tural treatment as the Huphorbia pulcherrima Willd.that is, it needs a
rest in spring and to be kept dry; after that the old plants can be cut
back or young plants can be made from the young sprouts.” (dJ/eyer.)

23007. PrRuNUS JAPONICA Thunb. (?)

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 669, June 28, 1907.) A low
shrub with elliptical, lanceolate leaves, covered in spring with masses of
small, double, rosy flowers; much used in forcing during the Chinese holi-

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a days (January and February); may also be used for planting out in beds
or rockeries. Chinese name Bai loa.” (J/eyer.)

23008. VIBURNUM TOMENTOSUM Thunb.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 670, June 28, 1907.) <A
ee Chinese snowball bearing masses of short, white umbels in early sum-
; mer; somewhat stiff in appearance, but still very ornamental; often
grown in pots when dwarfed, but mostly seen as a garden shrub growing
as high as 12 feet. Chinese name Geh dyo tsu.” (Meyer.)

23009. RUBUS ROSAEFOLIUS Smith.

Flowering in early summer with great masses of large, white, double
flowers. Often grown in pots or tubs; also seen in gardens, where it has
been planted for covering up an old wall or an unsightly place. Spreads
rapidly through the ground by means of its suckers. Chinese name Yang
; ching yen teung.” (Meyer.)

) 23010. Larix sp.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 672, June 28, 1907.) <A
pretty larch much grown as a pot plant when dwarfed; if planted out, it
grows into a medium-sized tree. Seems to be able to grow on sterile
mountain sides and may be fit for forestation purposes in the southeastern
United States. Chinese name Ching sung.” (Jleyer.)

23011. LyYCHNIS FULGENS Fisch. (?)
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 673, June 28, 1907.) An

herbaceous perennial of a dwarfy habit, bearing brilliant scarlet flowers.

Grown as an ornamental pot plant by the Chinese. Chinese name San

dia lau yang.” (AMeyer.)

23012. BUxUS SEMPERVIRENS L.
; From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 674, June 28, 1907.) Var.
lanceolata. Mostly grown as a dwarf tree in vessels; also seen in gardens
as a shrub or small tree, clipped or twisted in many grotesque shapes.
Reaches a great age, several centuries. The wood is used in the manu-
facture of fine combs and knife handles. Chinese name Kua tse huang
yang.” (Meyer.)
23013. (Undetermined. )

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 675, June 28, 1907.) An
evergreen shrub, probably growing into a small tree; bears greenish
white, bell-shaped flowers; grown in pots when dwarfed; seen rarely as a

garden shrub. Chinese name Mow li.” (Jleyer.)

23014. ASPARAGUS sp.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 676, June 28, 1907.) A
: > very small, herbaceous asparagus, attaining a height of only 3 to 5 inches;
is used as a lining along paths in small gardens; requires a shady situa-
tion.” (JMeyer.)

23015. ASPARAGUS Sp.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 677, Apr. 26, 1908.) <A
feathery, graceful, herbaceous asparagus; grown as an ornamental pot
plant in shady situations. Chinese name Wen chu.” (Meyer.)

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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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23016. ASPARAGUS Sp.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 678, May 12, 1908.) <A plumy,
herbaceous asparagus, used as an ornamental pot plant and as cut green in
bouquets; requires a Shady situation.” (MWeyer.)

23017. PINUS BUNGEANA Zuce. Pine.

From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. “(No. 679, Mar. 18, 1908.) The beau-
tiful and striking white-barked pine tree, growing to be very old, perhaps
up to twenty centuries. These trees are said to come from Honan. Chi-
nese name Pai kua sung shu.” (Meyer.)

23018. PINUS BUNGEANA Zucc. Pine.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chilli, China. ‘(No. 680, Mar. 31, 1908.)
‘These trees are said to come from central Shansi. For further remarks
see preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23017).” (JZeyer.)

23019. PINUS BUNGEANA Zuce. Pine.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 681, Apr. 26, 1908.) These
trees are called here Pai pu sung. Yor further remarks see Nos. 679 and
680 (S. P. I. Nos. 23017 and 23018).” (Meyer.)

23020. ABIES sp. Fir.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 682, June 1, 1908.)
A rare, bluish fir, valued highly by the Chinese. Probably very hardy in
the drier regions of the United States. Chinese name Louw han sung

shu.” (Meyer.)
23021. ABIES Sp. Fir.

From Tientsin, Chibli, China. ‘(No. 683, Apr. 3, 1908.) The same as
the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 283020) ; as such see remarks applying
to it.’ (Meyer.)

238022. JUNIPERUS Sp. Juniper.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 684, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A very rare, ornamental variety of juniper of a deep bluish color; not
hardy north, and in winter should be stored in a cool greenhouse. These
specimens are grafted on to Thuya orientalis. Chinese name T'sui bai.”
( Meyer.)

23023. JUNIPERUS Sp. Juniper.

From Tientsin, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 685, Apr. 3, 1908.) A specimen
of remarkable beauty, also grafted, apparently. Said to come from south-
western Shantung. For further remarks see preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 23022).” (Meyer.)

23024. CUPRESSUS FUNEBRIS Endl. (?)

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 686, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A rare, drooping Thuya, grafted upon Thuya orientalis. Beloved by the
Chinese on account of its queer, characteristic appearance. Not hardy;
in winter should be put in a cool greenhouse. Chinese name Hsien bay.”
( Meyer.) ;
23025. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS PENDULA Franchet.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 687, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A rare and graceful weeping juniper, grafted upon Thwya orientalis.
Not hardy, in winter should be kept in a cool greenhouse. Chinese
name Ying low sung.” (Meyer.)

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22974 to 23038—Continued.
23026. EPHEDRA sp.

From Taiyuenfu, Shansi, China. “(No. 688, Mar. 13, 1908.) The rare
and strange horsetail plant. A hardy, evergreen garden shrub, for arid
regions. These plants are said to come from Honan. Chinese name Ma
whou sung.” (Meyer.)

23027, HUONYMUS sp.

From Taiyuenfu, Shansi, China. “(No. 689, Mar. 31, 1908.) <A semi-
evergreen Huonymus, loaded in winter with white capsules, out of which
peep scarlet berries. Grown drawfed in pots and fit for table decora-
tion during the winter holidays. This plant may not be quite hardy
north, as the Chinese keep it in a frostproof cellar in winter. Chinese
name Shi yuen mae.” (Meyer.)

23028. CITRUS LIMONUM Risso (?) Lemon.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 690, Mar. 31, 1908.)
Ornamental lemon. This lemon is grown as a pot plant when dwarfed,
and is very much appreciated by the Chinese higher classes as a decora-
tive plant in winter. At that season a small plant often has a dozen
large lemons hanging on its branches and sometimes sells for $10.

‘Protect from frost. Can be slipped in sandy soil in flat pots. Chinese
name Hsien yuang.’ (Meyer.)
23029. LONICERA sp.

From Tientsin, Chihli, China. “(No. 691, Apr. 3, 1908.) <A dwarf
honeysuckle grown in pots as an ornamental plant. The flowers are re-
markably fragrant in the evening. Seems to be semitender, as the
Chinese keep them in pits in winter. Chinese name Ching yin hua.”
( Meyer.)

230380. SyRINGA OBLATA Lindl. (?) Lilac.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 692, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A fragrant, ornamental, large, purple-flowered lilac, growing into a big
bush or a small tree; very drought resistant. Chinese name T7'se ting
hsien. This variety and the following one (S. P. I. No. 23031) are often
grafted in central China upon high-stemmed Ligustrum lucidum, making
then a fine effect.” (Weyer.)

23031. SyYRINGA OBLATA Lindl. (?) Lilac.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 693, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A medium-sized, white-flowering lilac. See preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 23030) for remarks. Chinese name Pai ting hsien.’). (MWeyer.)

230382. SyYRINGA sp. Lilac.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 694, Mar. 31, 1908.)
E A small-leaved lilac, bearing many panicles of purple flowers, grafted

upon a small-leaved privet. Used much in forcing; quite rare and expen-
sive; not hardy. Chinese name Shaw ting hsien.’ (Jleyer.)
23033. SyYRINGA sp. Lilac.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. ‘“‘(No. 695, Apr. 3, 1908.) A small-
leaved lilac, the same species as the preceding number (S. P. I. No.
23032), but apparently of slightly different colors. There are two white-
flowering enes among them; otherwise the same remarks apply to it as
to No. 694 (S. P. I. No. 28032). Keep them protected from heavy frosts.
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Has a future for the western people as a very graceful, spring-flowering

shrub of dwarfy habits.” (J/eyer.)

23034. Rosa XANTHINA Lindl. Rose.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 696, Mar. 31, 1908.) ‘

A yellow rose, remarkably hardy, resisting drought and extremes of dry

heat and dry cold to an unusual degree. For further remarks see Nos.

67, 68, and 254 (S. P. I. Nos. 17469 and 22452).” (dWeyer.)

23035. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 697, Apr. 3, 1908.) A red rose

said to be very floriferous, but the flowers are small. Hardy in the

uncongenial climate of Tientsin, where it passes the winter unprotected

in the open. Chinese name Ven hong shoo mei kwei.” (Meyer.) °

23036. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘‘(No. 698, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-

leaved red rose; rare. Chinese name Hong si ya chi.” ( Meyer.)

230387. Rosa sp. Rose.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 699, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-
flowered white rose. Apparently a rambler. Chinese name Pai si ya —
chi.” ( Meyer.)

23038. Itosa sp. : Rose.

From Sooehow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 700, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-
flowered yellow rose. Apparently a rambler. Chinese name Hwang si
ya chi.’ ( Meyer.)

23039. ENnreroLopium cycLocarruM (Jacq.) Griseb.
From Gorgona, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. V. Allan Ruther-
ford. Received June 3, 1908.
“This tree grows 40 feet high, covering a radius of 20 to 30 feet, and forms
a beautiful shade. It bears a pod about 5 to 6 inches and is good food for
cattle. There are other peculiar features of the tree that make it valuable for
shade; when 4 or 5 years old it is from 25 to 80 feet high. I think this tree
would ‘make a fine shade tree for the South and Southwestern States, where
there is so much prairie land.” (Rutherford.) (See No. 11592 for further
description. )

23040. Cacara grosa (L.) Kuntze. Hicama.
From San Juan, P. R. Presented by Mr. Wm. Allan, through Mr. C. VY.
Piper. Received June 23, 1908.
See No. 22971 for description.

23041 to 23199. SoL~anum ruBerosumM L. Potato.

From Chile. South America. Procured by Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida
via Molina, Chile, at the request of Prof. L. C. Corbett. Received June
24, 1908.
The following tubers, descriptions of varieties by Mr. W. V. Shear:
23041 to 23086.

From the archipelago of Chiloé. “The archipelago of Chiloé is situ-
ated in the southern part of Chile and is the indigenous home of potato
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the potatoes which they took to Spain early in the sixteenth century, and
thereby gave to the civilized world the ‘Irish’ potatoes of Chilean
nativity. The flavors, size, forms, abundant production, and general ex-
cellence of ‘Chiloé potatoes’ are well known and justly famous; un-
equaled and unapproached in any part of the world, they stand alone as
the highest classed potatoes known. It is surprising that all these
beauteous tubers still remain solely in their original birthplace. The
Chilenos have been and are still indifferent to the class of potatoes they
plant and eat. The remoteness of Chiloé and the want of kindred condi-
tions to produce like results elsewhere may play a part in the fact that
Chiloé_ potatoes are to be found only in Chiloé. Island intercommuniea-
tion is rare and extremely hazardous. Swift ocean currents run riot
among them and there are also unknown rocks, exposing the voyager to
perils of no ordinary character. Commerce is infrequent and deficient,
as well as extremely limited, except in parts of the island of Chiloé itself.
Rare and dangerous navigation is costly. Potatoes are the sole food of
the inhabitants. They make bread of pounded raw potatoes mixed with
a little grease. There are over 250 known wild varieties, so long culti-
vated as to have become classes of potatoes in the island of Chiloé alone,
without considering the archipelago of Guaitecas and Chonos and the
hundreds of islands which form the grand archipelago of Chiloé. The
following are different wild varieties of Solanum tuberosum, which have
become fixed classes by long cultivation.” (Husbands.)

23041. Small, oblong, violet-colored tubers.
_ 23042. Medium-sized, yellowish, round to oblong, flattened tubers.
23043. Medium-sized, long, cylindrical, white tubers.
23044. Round to oblong violet. tubers.
23045. Small, roundish, uneven, deep-eyed, purple tubers.
23046. Small, oblong, uneven, deep-eyed, violet tubers.
23047. Medium-sized, round, deep-eyed, violet tubers.

23048. Medium-sized, oblong, compressed, deep-eyed, mottled
violet and cream tubers.

23049. Large, roundish, smooth, white tubers, flattened on one
side near stem end.

23050. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.

23051. Small, roundish, uneven, mottled violet tubers.
: 23052. Medium-sized, uneven, comnressed, deep-dyed, pinkish
mottled, russet tubers.
23053. Medium-sized, obiong, shallow-eyed, pink tubers.
23054. Medium-sized, roundish flattened, pink tubers.
23055. Long, cylindrical, white tubers.
23056. Medium-sized, round to oblong, compressed, violet tubers.
23057. Small to medium-sized, roundish oblong, somewhat flat-
tened, yellow tubers.
23058. Medium-sized, round, flattened, medium deep eyed, moft-
tled purple and yellow tubers.
23059. Medium-sized, round to oblong, uneven, white tubers.
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23041 to 23199—Continued.

23041 to 23086—Continned.
23060. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.

23061. Medium-sized, round to oblong, light violet mottled tubers,

23062. Round to oblong violet-mottled tubers.

230638. Small, round to oblong, white tubers.

23064. Small, round, deep-eyed, yellow tubers.

23065. Medium-sized, round, yellow tubers.

23066. Medium-sized, cylindrical, pink tubers.

23067. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, yellow tubers.

23068. Medium-sized, roundish flattened, violet tubers.

23069. Large, round, flattened, shallow-eyed, yellow tubers.

23070. Medium-sized, round to oblong, violet-mottled tubers.

23071. Small, oblong, white tubers.

23072. Small, round, white tubers.

23073. Large, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers.

23074. Medium-sized, oblong, white, violet-tinged tubers.

23075. Small, round, yellow tubers.

23076. Large, oblong, flattened, mottled violet and white, shallow-
eyed tubers.

23077. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, mottled violet
and yellow tubers.

23078. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, pink tubers

23079. Medium-sized, uneven, white tubers.

23080. Medium-sized, round, deep-eyed, pinkish yellow tubers.

23081. Large, smooth, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers.
Handsome.

23082. Medium-sized, round to oblong, somewhat flattened, yel-
lowish tubers.
23083. Small, round, deep-eyed, yellow tubers.
23084. Small, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers.
23085. Medium-sized, round to oblong, smooth, yellow tubers.
23086. Round to oblong, deep-eyed, pink tubers.
23087 to 23103.

From archipelago of Chiloé. “ Wild sorts annually resow their seeds,
producing, by nature’s care alone, limitless thousands of undomesticated
tubers of every color and form, all of which are delicious eating. Among
the islands there are new and distinct strains, whose tubers and plants
have no Similarity to known varieties. I gathered one. It had a snow-
white skin with small, bright crimson eyes which were shaded with dark
crimson. The flesh was sweet as sugar. The plant was upright, thick,
and waxlike; the leaves were like a three-leafed clover; no one would
have taken it for a potato plant. This, as well as many other kinds of
wild potatoes, matures in the spring month of October, equivalent to
May in the United States. All endure hard frosts, but the ground is
never frozen. They remain in the wet about five months during the
continuous rains of a Chilean winter, and seem to like it. In this collec-
tion there are many potatoes having a like form and appearance; they

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23041 to 23199—Continued.

23087 to 23103—Continued. _

are not duplicates, but are taken from different islands, or at a great
distance upon the mainland, each under separate and different condi-
tions of soil, plant food, moisture, etc. Tubers of medium to small size
are included. Wild potatoes are especially fine baked. Seedlings are
inclined to dissolve when boiled, more especially the black-skinned kinds,
until after they have been cultivated a year or two.

“This collection is totally unknown to any botanist in Chile or to anyone
except in parts of the several localities where found. Even these people
seemed surprised to learn they had so many kinds of potatoes growing
unknown about them. Many thousands have been dug to make up this
assortment. All wild seedlings show some difference, but generally not
sufficient to be classed as new strains. It would be wise, however, to
plant all that grow here but for the expense and difficulties of transporta-
tion inland. Travel is confined to horseback. It is laborious and per-
plexing to properly arrange and transport large quantities of such tubers
in a condition fit to send to the United States. They resent the slightest
bruise. I do not give the names of potatoes sent, as they have no sig-
nificance, being local names from the Chilote Indian dialect. In other
districts having other tribes the same tubers are called by other names
having no general meaning; local appellations are omitted. The potatoes
sent are but selections from many kinds in their-native, indigenous,
uncultivated state.” (//usbands.)

23087. Small, oblong, yellow, smooth tubers.

23088. Small, oblong, deep-eyed, mottled violet and yellow tubers.

23089. Small, round, violet-colored tubers.

23090. Small, round, violet tubers.

23091. Long, slender, cylindrical, violet tubers.

23092. Small, round, uneven, purple tubers.

28093. Medium-sized, oblong, pink, rather deep eyed tubers.
Large enough for food.

23094. Long, curved, cylindrical, numerous and deep eyed, violet
and white tubers.

23095. Small, round, yellow tubers.

23096. Small, round, flattened, pink tubers.

23097. Small, oblong-conical, pink tubers.

23098. Small, round to oblong, mottled pink and yellow tubers.

23099. Small, round, pinkish yellow tubers.

23100. Small, roundish flattened, violet tubers.

23101. Small, round, yellow tubers.

23102. Small, oblong, pinkish yellow tubers.

23103. Long, cylindrical, somewhat curved, deep purple tubers.
23104 to 23114.

From the mainland along the coast of the province of Valdivia. “In
the mountainous southern province of Valdivia grow potatoes of other
sorts, but still of rare excellence as to flavor, form, size, and yield. These
are selected as samples representing the many kinds to be had there.
Those along the coast are said to be of a richer flavor or sweeter taste

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23104 to 23114—Continued. i
than those of the interior. To me, they are not unlike the Chilotes.. How-
ever, I have tested so many kinds lately that they all taste alike for the
moment. Some of these are extra early; none very late. In this proy-—
ince their names are from the Mapocho Indian dialect. The following are
wild varieties which have become permanent strains by long cultivation.”
(Husbands. )

23104. Large, round, deep-eyed, yellowish white tubers.

23105. Small, round, somewhat uneven, white tubers.

23106. Medium-sized, round, somewhat uneven, yellow tubers.

23107. Very long, rather uneven, cylindrical, pinkish yellow |

tubers. :
23108. Small, oblong, white tubers.
23109. Medium-sized, dumb-bell shaped, violet-colored tubers.
23110. Medium-sized, round, uneven, yellow tubers.
23111. Medium-sized, round, uneven, white and violet tubers.
23112. Large, oblong, violet-colored tubers.
23113. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.
23114. Long, curved, cylindrical, numerous-eyed tubers,
23115 to 23120.
From the interior of the province of Valdivia. ‘‘ Potatoes grown in
the interior of the province of Valdivia have no especial peculiarities to
describe except that they are of extra good form and very productive.
While said to be of less flavor and merit than those of the coast, I believe
that they are equal in quality, but have different flavors. In the entire
south of Chile, including Chiloé, potatoes having red, yellow, or white
skins with yellow flesh are the sweetest; boiled, baked, or fried, they are
delicious. The names are Mapocho. The following are wild varieties
which have become established classes by long cultivation.” (Husbands.)
23115. Large, smooth, oblong, white tubers.
23116. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.
23117. Medium-sized, pink-colored tubers.
23118. Compound, medium-sized, light violet colored tubers.
23119. Large and small, oblong, flattened, smooth, white tubers.
23120. Medium-sized, round, somewhat flattened, smooth, yellow
tubers.

23121 to 23134.

From the province of Valdivia, both coastwise and from the interior.
“In wild varieties of potatoes the black predominate, nearly all of which
mature in the springtime. There are many kinds formed and new ones
constantly being created by self-sown seeds. Like all wild Chile potatoes
they are extra-fine eating. If planted they increase in size for 4 or 5
consecutive years, at which time they reach perfection of size and fixed
flavors, and may be considered as standard classes of potatoes. The fol-
lowing are still different wild, uncultivated varieties.” (Husbands.)

-23121. Very small, round, purple tubers.
23122. Small, round, white tubers.

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23041 to 23199—Continued.

23121 to 231384—Continued.
23123. Small, uneven, violet-colored tubers.
23124. Very small, round, pinkish yellow tubers.
23125. Very small, round, violet-colored tubers.
23126. Small, round, uneven, pink tubers.
23127. Small, round, yellow tubers.
23128. Small, round, uneven, mottled violet and yellow tubers.

23129. Very small, round tubers; some white, some violet, and
some purple with yellow eyes.

23130. Small, round, mottled purple and yellow tubers.
23131. Small. round, purple tubers.
23132. Small, long, cylindrical, purple tubers.
23133. Small, round, pinkish yellow tubers.
23134. Small, compound, yellow tubers.
23135 to 23160.

From the far interior in the vicinity of the volcano Llima. ‘ The fol-
lowing are two-year-old seedlings; are a rare lot and all of superb
quality. Some are extra-long keepers and do not sprout until planting
time, when they are still hard and sound as when harvested.

“These are all distinct varieties. ‘Seme have very little plaat growth
and are great yielders. They will continue to improve by planting. Many
are regular in size. In this province potatoes bear names from the
Pehuencha Indian dialect.” (Husbands.)

23135. Medium-sized, compound, violet-yellow tubers.

23136. Small, round, violet tubers.

23137. Small, round, white tubers.

23138. Medium-sized, round to oblong, yellow, deep-eyed tubers.

23139. Small, oblong, violet tubers.

23140. Medium-sized, pinkish yellow, deep-eyed tubers.

238141. Medium-sized, oblong, smooth, violet-colored tubers.

23142. Small, round to oblong, smooth, yellow tubers.

23148. Very small, round, violet-colored tubers.

23144. Very small, round, smooth, violet-colored tubers.

23145. Medium-sized, uneven, deep-eyed, yellow tubers,

23146. Medium-sized, uneven, yellowish tubers.

23147. Small, round, smooth, yeliowish tubers.

23148. Small, round, smooth, some yellowish and some violet-
colored tubers.

23149. Medium-sized, oblong, yellowish tubers.

23150. Medium-sized, smooth, round, violet-colored tubers.

23151. Medium-sized, round, smooth, medium deep eyed, violet-
yellow tubers.

23152. Medium-sized, oblong, smooth, many medium deep eyed,
yellowish tubers. “A long keeper.”

23153. Small, round, mottled -violet and yellow tubers.

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23041 to 23199—Continued.

23135 to 23160—Continued.
23154. Medium-sized, oblong, flattened, violet tubers.
23155. Medium-sized, small, oblong, smooth, shallow-eyed, netted-
skinned, violet-tinged tubers.
23156. Small, round, violet-tinged tubers.
23157. Small, oblong, yellowish tubers.
23158. Medium-sized, oblong, flattened, smooth, violet-colored
tubers.
23159. Medium-sized, round, somewhat uneyen, yellowish tubers. —
23160. Medium-sized, oblong, numerous and deep-eyed, yellowish |
tubers. ©
23161.

From the far interior in the vicinity of the voleano Llima. “A potato |
from the United States which by being cultivated in Chile has completely |
changed its shape and flavor. These are sent as samples of what changes ©
may be made by transplanting from a distant part to another having
distinet and different conditions in climate, seasons, soil foods, ete. For
example, from seaward to remote inland; plain to mountain; and vice
versa.” (/Zusbands.)

Large, smooth, oblong, flattened, white tubers.

23162.

“A potato from Germany. Originally a round, black-skinned variety.
Grown but one year in Chile: still, changes have already commenced.”
(Husbands. )

Medium-sized, oblong, pale violet colored, smooth tubers.

23163.

“A potato from England, Nignum bonum. Long cultivated in Chile,
it has completely changed by deterioration instead of the usual improye-
ment. From among those taken from the hills, as planted and grown,
are found ill-shaped, worthless sorts, suggesting that it has grown back
to the worst wild varieties.” (Husbands.)

Small, white, round to oblong tubers.

23164.

“A southern Chilean potato of a very fine kind, but its irregular shape
made it almost useless. Being from the mountainous,interior, I removed
it to a point far distant upon the seacoast and am making a good-shaped
tuber of it.” (Husbands.)

Medium-sized, oblong. pointed, smooth, shallow-eyed, violet-pink tuber.
23165.

“A Chilean potato of unknown origin.” (Husbands.)

Very large, oblong. violet-colored tubers.
23166. ‘

“Papas Blancos, white potato. The class most generally cultivated in
central Chile.” (Husbands, )

Medium-sized, oblong, white, numerous, and rather deep-eyed tubers.
23167 to 23199.

““Seeds are very scarce at the time potatoes should be gathered. All
the following are worth sowing and the seedlings planted and replanted
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23167 to 23199—Continued.

again before throwing them aside. Many a great man was once a worth-
less baby.” (Husbands.)
23167 to 23169.
Seed of cultivated kinds.
23170 and 23171.
Seed from cultivated seedlings.
23172 to 23194.
Seed from wild varieties.
23195 to 23198.
Seed from Chiloé, wild varieties.

23199.
Seed of a wild variety.

7 23201. Metinis minutrirvora Beauv.

From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, president, Mackenzie
College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 22, 1908.

“This is known as Capim catingueiro, or melado, or gordura, one of the best
forage grasses of this section. It grows well on poor ground and will stand long
absence of rain. It also makes good hay.” (Lane.)

93202. lLarcut CHINENSIS Sonner. Leitchee.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Procured by Mr. J. E. Higgins, horticulturist,
Hawaii Experiment Station. Received June 25, 1908.

“Seeds of the large-seeded variety.” (Higgins.) (For description see Nos.
10670 to 10673, 14888, and 16237 to 162438.)

23208. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Turkestan. Purchased from Mr. H. W. Duerrschmidt, Tashkend,
Turkestan. Received June 24, 1908.

Turkestan. ‘‘Werny or Tschilik alfalfa, from the most northern alfalfa-
producing part of Turkestan.” (Duerrschmidt.)
23204. 'TrIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM L. Fenugreek.

From Tunis, Tunis. Presented by Mr. F. Foéx, National School of Agri-
culture, Mexico City, Mexico. Received June 15, 1908.

See No. 7029 for description.

23205. Guycrine nispipaA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, inter-
preter, American consulate. Received June 30, 1908.
“Similar in appearance to Hbony, No. 17254.” (Nielsen.)

“An important bean for dry rice land. Chinese name Pw chi.” (Barchet.)

23206. Cucumis meto L. -
From Afghanistan. Presented by Mr. L. A. Ault, president, The Ault &
Wiborg Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Received June 29, 1908.
“JT ran across this melon in Peshawar, and taken altogether it is the most
delicious fruit in the way of a melon that I have ever tasted.” (Auwlt.)
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23207 to 23282. ,
From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer,
and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., June,
1908. Forwarded to Washington, D. C., and received July 6, 1908.
The following seeds:
23207. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘“(No. 960a, Apr. 27, 1907.) <A large,
greenish soy bean, grown around Soochow on the rather low-lying lands.
Used when slightly sprouted as a vegetable. Chinese name J'sin tow.”
(Jleyer.)

23208. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“ (No. 961a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A large, ©
yellow soy bean, often purplish colored on one side. Considered locally —
a very good variety. Chinese name Sian chu tou. Grows on the ridges |
around inundated rice fields.” (J/eyer.)
23209. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“‘ (No. 962a, Apr. 20, 1908.) The or-
dinary variety of yellow soy bean as grown around Tangsi on the ridges |
and strips of land around and between inundated rice fields. Chinese
name Huang tou.” (Ileyer.)
23210. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. (DoLicHos AN: —

GULARIS Willd.)

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘ (No. 963a, Apr. 20,1908.) Different —
varieties of small beans, grown by the Chinese on the higher lands in the |
neighborhood of Tangsi. Used as a vegetable when sprouted; also boiled
in soups, and when pounded up with sugar it is used as a sweetmeat in
cakes and pastry. Chinese name Cli tou.” (dMJeyer.)

23211. GLyciINnE HIsprIpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 964a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A very
dark brown colored soy bean, grown near Tangsi; said to be very pro-
ductive. Chinese name J'sze pi tou.” (Meyer.)

23212. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘‘(No. 965a, Apr. 24, 1908.) An
early-ripening, yellow soy bean, called the sixth month’s bean, meaning
ripening in the Chinese sixth month (our July). Chinese name Lu ya
pai mou tou.” (Aeyer.)

23213. GLYCINE HISPIpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 966a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A
yellow soy bean called the seventh month’s bean, meaning ripening in the
Chinese seventh month (our August). Called in Chinese Chi ya pai mou
tou.” (Meyer.)

23214. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (I.) W. F. Wight.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 967a, Apr. 20, 1908.) Chinese
string beans, used as a green vegetable like the western kinds. Chinese
name Chang kiang tou.” (dMeyer.)

23215. DoLIcHOS LABLAB IL.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 968a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A white
bean which is mostly grown for its green pods, which are sliced or broken
and when boiled furnish an agreeable vegetable. The dried beans are

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_ 23207 to 23232—Continued.
also sparingly used in soups, but only by the better classes, as they are
rather expensive. Chinese name Pai pien tou.” (Jleyer.)
23216. CANAVALI ENSIFORME (L.) DC. :

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 969a, Apr. 20, 1908.) <A very
rare edible bean, used mainly as a stomach-strengthening food, and for
this reason only to be had in medicine shops. Said to be an erect
grower (7). Chinese name ZJ'au tou.” (Jeyer.)

23217. STIZOLOBIUM Sp. (?)

From Mokanshan, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 970a, Apr. 22, 1908.) <A
wild climbing bean found in a thicket. The pods are covered with
bristling hairs, which break off easily in one’s skin, but do not cause any
harm.” (J/eyer.)

23218. SaApruM SEBIFERUM (L.) Roxb. Tallow tree.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 97la, Apr. 23, 1908.) The
tallow tree, the seeds of which yield a valuable fatty substance. Grown
extensively along the canals in the Chehkiang Province. The best varie-
ties are top-grafted upon seedling stock.” (dMJ/eyer.)
23219. HIRMIANA SIMPLEX (L.) W. F. Wight. (HIBISCUS SIMPLEX L.)
(STERCULIA PLATANIFOLIA L. f.)

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. “(No. 972a, Apr. 27, 1908.) Seeds of
a tree called in Chinese Wu tung tsze; they are sold in one or two shops
as a delicatesse, but are not very tasty. They may turn out to be the
ordinary Firmiana simplex (.) (Hibiscus simpler L.), which is a great
favorite with the Chinese as a shade tree in temple gardens and in court-
yards.” (JMJeyer.)

23220. PINUS KORAIENSIS S. & Z.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 9738a, Apr. 27, 1908.) Sold as
a delicatesse by a few shops, and as such they are not bad. Said to come
from Shantung, but I suspect them to have been collected in eastern
Siberia from Pinus mendshurica or an allied form. Chinese name Sung
tsze.” (Meyer.)

23221. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 974a, Apr. 24, 1908.) Said
to be a very fine variety of yellow-fleshed watermelon. Grown around
Hangchow on rather low lands. Chinese name Huang si kua.” (Meyer.)
23222. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 975a, Apr. 20, 1908.) <A water-
melon with yellow flesh, said to be good; growing on low fields around
Tangsi. Chinese name Huang lien kua.” (dAleyer.)

23228. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
From Hangchow, Chehikiang, China. “(No. 976a, Apr. 24, 1908.) Said

to be a very fine white-fleshed watermelon. Grown around Hangchow on

rather low lands. Chinese name Pai si kua.” (dJleyer.)

238224. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 977a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A white-

fleshed watermelon, grown on low fields around Tangsi. Chinese name

San pai tsa kua.” (Meyer.)

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23207 to 23232—Continued.

23225. CrITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 978a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A red- —
meated watermelon, grown on lowlands around Tangsi. Chinese name
Wu pi hong lien kua.

“The region around Tangsi is famous for its good watermelons. Test
Nos. 975a, 977a, and 978a (S. P. I. Nos. 28222, 23224, and 23225) on low-
lands in the South.” (J/eyer.)

23226. ASTRAGALUS SINICUS L.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 979a, Apr. 24, 1908.) <A
red-flowered leguminous plant; grows wild on lowlands; is also used as a
fertilization crop on low-lying fields, being plowed under as a fertilizer
for rice. The young leaves are much eaten as a vegetable. Chinese name
Huang tsai.” (AMeyer.)

238227. ASTRAGALUS SINICUS L.

From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 980a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A
leguminous plant, said to bear red flowers, probably a form of No.
979a (S. P. I. No. 23226); as such give it the same treatment. Chinese
name Hong tsai, which is probably fictitious.” (Meyer.)

23228. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.

From Tientsin, Chihli, China. “(No. 98la, Apr. 4, 1908.) White
sesame seed for a trial in the semiarid Southwestern States. These
seeds contain a fine, sweet oil, excellent for culinary purposes. The seeds
themselves can be used in the making of candies, taffies, and as a
sprinkling on cakes. Chinese name Pai tse ma.” (Meyer.)

23229. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Tientsin, Chibhli, China. “(No. 982a, Apr. 4, 1908.) A dark
brown colored soy bean; rare. Said to grow near Tientsin. Used for
human food; boiled in soups or as a vegetable when slightly sprouted.
Chinese name 7’se doh.” (Jleyer.)

23230. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot. Kowliang.

Brown.

From Chusan Islands, China. ‘‘(No. 988a, April, 1908.) <A tall-grow-
ing variety of sorghum, coming from the Chusan Islands, called Chang
tsun. Obtained from Dr. 8. P. Barchet at Shanghai, China.” (Meyer.)
23231. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot. Kowliang.

Brown.

From Chusan Islands, China. ‘‘(No. 984a, April, 1908.) A dwarfy
form of a sorghum, coming from the Chusan Islands, called Tuan tsun.
Obtained from Dr. 8. P. Barchet at Shanghai, China.” (Meyer.)

23232. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. ‘“(No. 985a, May 11, 1908.) The
Barchet soy bean, growing on wet rice lands. Chinese name Ma liao tou.
Obtained through Dr. 8. P. Barchet, of Shanghai, who procured these
soy beans from Chinhuafu, in the Chehkiang Province, central China.”
( Meyer.)

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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 69

| 23238 to 23262. | Bamboo.

From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer,
June, 1908, and brought by him from China to the Plant Introduction
Garden, Chico, Cal.

The following plants:
23233.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 301, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. Chinese name Mao tsoh. The largest and most common
kind; attains a height of 100 feet and a diameter at its base of 6 to 8
inches; grows only on mountain slopes, preferably in a rich red loam.
Used in many, many ways; for instance, in the manufacture of big lad-
ders, water pipes, gutters, tiles on roofs, construction material for large
sheds, ete.” (Meyer.)

23234.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 302, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. Second in size of the timber bamboos; grows in valleys
and at the foot of mountains. Chinese name Jae tsoh. This is utilized
in furniture manufacture and for poles and boat-hook handles.”
( Meyer. )

23235.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 308, autumn, 1907.)
A timber bamboo, resembling very much the preceding one (S. P. I. No.
23234). Grows on flat, level land and has a very open stand. Is used
for tool handles, small light ladders, etc. Chinese name Tae tsoh and
also Kang tsoh.” (Meyer.)

23236.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 304, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo, having long joints, but not a large-growing kind. Much
used for basket manufacture when the stems have been split up in long,
narrow, flexible strips. Chinese name Wang kon tsoh.” (Meyer.)
23237.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘‘(No. 305, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo, called the Stone bamboo, on account of the stems being
very hard. Mostly used in the manufacture of fine bamboo furniture,
it being a very strong kind. Chinese name Sah tsoh.” (Meyer.)
23238.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 306, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. A variety called the Wooden bamboo, having solid
stems. Itis rather small but strong. Chinese name Woh tsoh.” (Meyer.)
23239.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 307, autumn, 1907.)
A small but strong variety, called the Bitter bamboo. Chinese name
Kow tsoh.” (Meyer.)

23240. PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA (Lodd.) Munro.

_ From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 308, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. A small but strong variety, growing on mountain
slopes. Used for making walking canes, pipestems, and fancy articles.
Chinese name Yw tsoh, meaning oil bamboo, on account of its shining
stems.” (JMJeyer.)

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70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

23233 to 238262—Continued.
23241.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 509, autumn, 1907.) |
A bamboo growing on rich plains and producing edible shoots. Chinese - |
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name Jao tchin tsoh.” (JMeyer.)
23242. .

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 310, autumn, 1907.)
Vegetable bamboo. An edible bamboo growing on the plains. Chinese —
name Oo chin tsoh.” (JMeyer.) |
23243.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 311, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable
bamboo. The ordinary edible bamboo grown in nearly every back yard |
in central China. Chinese name Pah koh poo chi.” (Meyer)

23244.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 3812, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable
bamboo. Another common, edible bamboo, abounding on the plains,
Chinese name Hua koh poo chi.” (AMeyer.)

23245.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 8138, autumn, 1907.)
Vegetable bamboo. <A very early variety, producing edible sprouts.
Chinese hame J'sao ri tsoh.’ (Jleyer.)

23246.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 314, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo, called the Purple bamboo, on account of having
bronze reddish colored stems. Nice when in a clump. Chinese name
Tsi tsoh.” (Meyer.)

23247.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 315, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo. The stems of this small, ornamental bamboo are
used for pipestems and canes. Chinese name J/dae loh tsoh.” (Meyer.)
23248.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 316, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo. The noted square bamboo, which is difficult to
grow; requires partial shade. The stems are used for canes and pipe-
stems. Chinese name Fang tsoh.” (Jleyer.)

23249.

From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 317, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo. A variety called the Honey bamboo. Chinese name
Mih tsoh.” (Jleyer.)

23250.

From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 318, autumn, 1907.) A low-
growing bamboo, the leaves of which are used for wrapping rice, flour,
or millet dumplings, the same as the Mexicans use the hull leaves of the
corncobs to boil their tamales in. Chinese name Tsong mah tsoh.”
( Meyer.)

23251.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 319, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Wu tsoh.” (dMleyer.)
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| 23233 to 238262—Continued.
F 23252.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 320, autumn, 1907.) <A bam-

boo from Ningpo, called Loong su tsoh. A tall, yellow-stemmed variety.”
(Meyer. )
23253. i

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 321, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called T’sin tsoh.” (dMeyer.) |
23254. |

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 322, autumn, 1907.) A bam- |
boo from Ningpo, called Huang xo tsoh.” (Jleyer.)
23255.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘( No. 323, autumn, 1907.) A bamboo
from Ningpo, called Jian tsoh.” (Jleyer.) t
23256.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 324, autumn, 1907.) A bam- i
boo from Ningpo, called Tan tsoh. A tall-growing, green-stemmed va- |
riety.” (J/eyer.) :
23257.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘(No. 325, autumn, 1907.) <A bam- :
boo from Ningpo, called J'sze tsoh. A tall, purple-stemmed variety.”

( Meyer.)
23258.

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. ‘“(No. 326, autumn, 1907.) <A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Mei lu tsoh. A variety having spotted stems.”
(Jeyer.)

23259. .

From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. “(No 327, autumn, 1907.) <A bam- |
boo from Ningpo, without name.” (J/eyer.) |
23260.

From Hangehow, Chehkiang, China. “(No. 328, June 28, 1907.) |
Square bamboo. Obtained from Dr. Duncan Main at Hangchow. For
further remarks see No. 316 (S. P. I. No. 238248).” (Jleyer.)
23261.

From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 329, June 1, 1907,
and Mar. 31, 1908.) The so-called Hardy bamboo, growing in gardens in |
and around Peking and Tientsin, where the climatic conditions are not
what might be called favorable for the growth of bamboos. These plants
may be trusted to be hardy as far north as Philadelphia, and can be |
grown commercially farther south, perhaps, to supply flower stakes. y
Chinese name Chu tse.” (Jleyer.) | |

23262.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. ‘(No. 380, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very ;
dwarfy bamboo, grown in pots and other vessels as an ornamental plant

where it rarely reaches over 1 foot in height; when planted out it seems

to grow higher. Chinese name Feng pi chu.” (dMeyer.) y
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72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

23263. Noruoracus opyiqua (Mirb.) BL
From Santa Ines, Chile. Presented by Senor Salvador Izquierdo. Re-
ceived June 29, 1908.

“The Roble of Chile, called Coyam by the original inhabitants. It is a tall
tree with a straight stem, attaining 3 to 4 feet diameter. The wood is heavy
and durable, well adapted for posts, beams, girders, rafters, and joists, but not
for flooring. One of the few Chilean trees with deciduous foliage.” (Doctor
Philippi.)

23267 to 23289.

From Chile, South America. Presented by Mr. José D. Husbands, Lima-
yida via Molina, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 24, 1908.

The following seeds:

23267. ZEA MAYS L. Indian corn.

23268. NOTHOFAGUS OBLIQUA (Mirb.) BI. “¢ Chilean red oak.”
See No, 25265 for description.

23269. QUILLAJA SAPONARIA Mol. Quillai.

“A colossal tree, fit not only for loamy but also sandy and peaty soil.
The bark is rich in saponin, and therefore valuable for dressing wool and
silk; also for various cleansing processes.” (Von Mueller.)
23270. IKAGENECKIA OBLONGA Ruiz & Pav. Bollen. —

“This is allied to Qwillaja saponaria, and provides tan bark locally.”
(Dr. J. A. de los Rios.)

23271. DrRimMys CHILENSIS DC. Canelo.

“This tree attains in river valleys a height of 60 feet. The wood is |
never attacked by insects. Bark used for medicinal purposes.” (H#xtract |
from Von Mueller.) |

|
23272. MAYTENUS BOARIA Mol. Maiten. —
See No. 3394 for description. |
23273. CRINODENDRON PATAGUA Mol. Patagua. |
See No. 3354 for description. |
23274. RHEUM sp. (7) |

23275. TRITICUM POLONICUM L. (?) : Wheat.
23276. TRITICUM POLONICUM L. (?) Wheat.
23277. EropiuM mMoscHatum (L.) L’Herit. Alfilerilla. —

23278. MELILOTUS INDICA (L.) All.
23279. MELILOTUS INDICA (L.) All.
23280 to 23284. MEeEDICAGO ARABICA (L.) All.

23285. (Undetermined.)
Grass.

23286. (Undetermined.)
Grass.

23287. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
23288. TRIFOLIUM sp. (?)
23289. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. (?)

“Wild pink clover.”

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23290 to 23312.

From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex-
plorer, and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
June, 1908; forwarded to Washington, D. C., and received July 6, 1908.

The following seeds:
23290. PISUM ARVENSE L. ; Field pea.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘ (No. 921a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Peas
used as a food, either sprouted or boiled as they are. Grow at 5,000 to
6,000 feet elevation. Chinese name Waw doh.” (Meyer.)

23291. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim, Soy bean.

From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 922a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Black
soy bean, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Are considered by the

Chinese the best food for their hard-working mules and horses; they
must always be boiled before being fed to the animals; otherwise they
may cause colic; the Chinese also mix a liberal quantity of sorghum seed

and chopped straw with these beans. Chinese name Ghae doh.” (Meyer.)
28292. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 928a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Yellow
soy bean. Growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. They are used all
through northern China for making bean curd and bean vermicelli.
Chinese name Huang doh.” (Meyer.)
23293. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 924a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Red
beans, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation; they like a black, rich
soil. Used as a vegetable when boiled. Chinese name Lien doh.”
(Meyer.)
238294. VicIA FABA L. Horse bean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 925a, Feb. 26, 1908.) A small
horse bean, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Mostly used as a
delicatesse after having been roasted with oil and salt; also eaten as a
vegetable when slightly sprouted.” (JMJeyer.)
23295. AVENA NUDA INERMIS (Koern.) Asch. & Graeb. Naked oat.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. “(No. 926a, Feb. 26, 1908.) These
oats grow all through the higher mountain districts and form the staple
food of the natives; they require apparently a short season for maturing
and seem to thrive in quite sterile locations. Chinese name Yoh ma.”
( Meyer.)
23296. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Taichou, Shansi, China. ‘(No. 929a, Mar. 2, 1908.) Yellow soy
beans, found growing on strongly alkaline lands. Chinese name Huang
doh. Yor further remarks see No. 928a (S. P. I. No. 23292). (Meyer.)
23297. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Taichou, Shansi, China. ‘“(No. 980a, Mar. 2, 1908.) Black soy
bean. Grows on strongly alkaline lands. Chinese name Ghae doh. For
further remarks concerning their uses see No. 922a (S. P. I. No. 23291).”
(Meyer. )
23298. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Hemp.
From Soolungko, Shansi, Kwohsien District, China. ‘‘(No. 931a, Mar.
8, 1908.) Found growing in mountain valleys and considered a good
hemp. Chinese name Shan ma tse.” (Meyer.)
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74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

23290 to 238312—Continued.

23299. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Tsintse, Shansi, south of Taiyuanfu, China. “(No. 933a, Mar.
12, 1908.) Black and yellow. A rare local variety of a strange soy |
bean used as a vegetable when slightly sprouted, and after having been
scalded for a few minutes in boiling water is eaten with a salt sauce; —
the skin must be removed before scalding. Chinese name Yang yen doh,
meaning sheep’s eye bean.” (J/eyer.)

23300. PANICUM MILIACEUM L.

From the plains of northern China. “(No. 948a, autumn, 1907.) |
Hulled drooping millet. Is eaten all over northern China as a high-class |
food. Boiled very often with Chinese dates; small, sticky, sweet cakes
and simple wholesome candies are also prepared from this grain; tastes
very good with milk and sugar as a breakfast or light evening food and
may also serve as an infant’s food. Chinese name Huang mi.” (AMeyer.)
23301. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.

From Hupehko, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 947a, Dec. 18, 1907.) A large
variety of a gray-blackish bean, which is able to grow on rather sandy
and on alkaline lands. Is used as a vegetable when sprouted; also
pounded up with sugar and used in small cakes as a stuffing. Chinese
name Ghae shaw doh.” (AMeyer.)

23302. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.

From Hupehko, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 948a, Dec. 18, 1907.) <A large,
white bean, used as a vegetable boiled in soups. Growing on sandy and
on alkaline lands. Chinese name 7'a pai doh.” (Meyer.)

233808. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Shiling, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 949a, Jan. 25, 1908.) Yellow soy
bean. Chinese name Za huang doh. For further remarks see No. 9238a
(S. P. I.-No. 238292).” (Meyer.)

23304. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 950a, Feb. 8, 1908.) A small, red
bean, which is used as a sweetmeat and as a stuff—ng in cakes. Chinese
name Hong shau doh.” (Meyer.)

23305. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 95la, Feb. 8. 1908.) Large, light
yellow soy bean. Used mostly as a vegetable when slightly germinated,
and eaten with a salt sauce. Chinese name 7'a huang doh.” (Meyer.)
23306. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 952a, Feb. 8, 1908.) Large, black
soy bean, green inside. Comes from Manchuria and is used mostly like
the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23305.) Chinese name Ta ghae doh.”
(deyer.)

23307. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘ (No. 9838a, Feb. 8, 1908.) Mottled. A
rather rare variety, used like No. 950a (S. P. I. No. 238304). Chinese
name Hua chiang doh.” (Meyer.)

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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 75

23290 to 23312—Continued.
23308. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 954a, Feb. 8, 1908.) Lemon-
colored beans. A rare variety used as a vegetable in soups. Chinese
name Huang yueng doh.” (Meyer.)

23309. GosSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L. Cotton.

From Pingkuhsien, Chihli, China. “(No. 955a, Nov. 7, 1907.) The
ordinary short-fibered variety of cotton grown all over northern China.
Chinese name 7J'a tse mien hua.” (Meyer.)

23310. GoOSSYPIUM INDICUM Lam. Cotton.
From Pingkuhsien, Chihli, China. “(No. 956a, Nov. 7, 1907.) <A very
good variety of cotton, being long fibered and silky. The city of Ping-
kuhsien is famous throughout North China for the cotton cloth made
from this variety. Chinese name Chan yung mien hua.” (Meyer.)

238311. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Shiling, Chihli, China. “(No. 957a, Jan. 25, 1908.) Large,
green soy bean. Used as a vegetable when slightly sprouted, after hay-
ing been scalded in boiling water. Chinese name Ja ching doh.”
( Meyer.)
23312. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Pautingfu, Chihli, China. ‘“(No. 958a, Jan. 28, 1908.) A rare,
local variety of soy bean, being small and of greenish yellow color.
Chinese name Shaw ching doh.” (dleyer.) ;

233138 to 23315.

From Bangalore, British India. Presented by the superintendent of the
Mysore Government Botanical Gardens. Received June 25, 1908.

The following seeds:

23318. BAUHINIA MONANDRA Kurz. (?)

“Leaves round-ovate, truncate at base. Racemes short, terminal,
pubescent. Petals 14 inches, probably whitish.” (J. G. Baker, in Fl.
Brit. Ind.)>~
23314. MANInoT GLAzIoviIr Muell. Arg. Ceara rubber.

“Ceara rubber has not been cultivated in the West Indies to any
extent, but it is like cassava in its capability of growing in dry, sandy
soil. It would probably yield more rubber if grown in districts where
irrigation is possible.’ (Wm. Fawcett, in Bailey.)

23315. SAPINDUS TRIFOLIATA L. Soapnut tree.

“A stout tree, native of India. Leaves alternate, pinnate. Flowers
dull white. Berries the size of a cherry, saponaceous.

“This fruit is used in southern India as a substitute for soap. An oil
is also extracted from the berries. The wood is yellow and hard and is
used in house building and for combs, boxes, etc.” (G. Watt, Dict.
Hoon. Prod. Ind.)

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23316 to 23322.

From Guatemala, South America. Collected by Dr. W. A. Kellerman ii
Received through Dr. J. N. Rose, U. S. National Herbarium, June 25, 1908,
23316 to 23320. Cactusll |

The following cacti were introduced for investigation as to their pos- | f
sible value for forage: i
23316.

From El Rancho. ‘“ Old Man cactus. (No. 7061, Jan. 12, 1908.) |
Fruit red, depressed globular, smooth (no prickles), 14 inches in qo
diameter.” (ellerman.)

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23317.
From El Rancho. (Kellerman’s No. 7055, Jan. 12, 1908.)
23318.

“Cuttings of S. P. I. No. 23317. Very spiny and prickly.” |
(Young.) ‘
23319.

From Los Amates. (Kellerman’s No. 7107, Feb. 15, 1908.)
23320.

From Antigua. ‘“(No. 7117.) <A spineless cactus found climbing |
over stone fences.” (Jvellerman.)

23321 and 23322. DAHLIA Sp. Dahlia.
23321.
From Volcano Agua. (Kellerman’s No. 7099.)
23322.

(Kellerman’s No. 7096.)
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Abies sp., 22671, 22672, 22679, 23020,

23021.

Acacia lahai, 22777.
Acer sp., 22602.
Aconitum sp., 22542.
hemsleyanum, 22541.
Acorus sp., 23003.
Actinidia kolomikta, 22598.
Aegle marmelos, 22957.
Aeschynomene bispinosa, 22733.
Albizzia sp., 22618.
anthelmintica, 22778.
Alfalfa, Andean, 22834.
(Chile), 22949, 22972, 22973.
(China), 22962.
(Heuador), 22948.
Elche, 22784.
Grimm, 22947.
(Peru), 22940.
(South Dakota), 22946.
Turkestan, 22788 to 22790,
232038.
(Utah) dry land, 22559.
irrigated, 22558.
wild, 22949.

See also Medicago sativa.
Alfilerilla. See Hrodium moschatum.
Alocasia macrorrhiza, 22816.
Amorphophallus campanulatus, 22812.
Amygdalus persica, 22650.
Andropogon halepensis, 22664.

saccharoides, 22966.
sericeus, 22764.
sorghum, 226538, 22787,
22820 to 22824, 22911 to
| 229138, 22942, 23280,
23231.
Anona cherimola, 22531.
reticulata, 22796, 22956.
squamosda, 22795.
Anthephora hermaphrodita, 22667.
Apricot (China), 22580.
Aralia racemosa, 22745.
Archontophoenia alexandrae, 22706.
Areca oleracea, 22712.
Arisaema cochinchinense, 22813.
Arrhenatherum elatius, 22550.
tuberosus,
22666.
Artemisia lactiflora, 22544.
Artichoke, Violet Provence, 22557.
Arum sp., 22817.
Ash. See Fraxinus sp.

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Asparagus sp., 22624 to 22626, 23014
to 23016.
Astilbe sp., 22548.

Astragalus sinicus, 23226, 232
Avena nuda inermis, 22688, 2
tuberosa, 22666.

Azalea sp., 22983.

2.
3295.

Bael tree. See Below marmelos.
Bamboo (China), 22579, 23233 to 23262.
(India), 22819.
Banana (Trinidad), 22771.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley, Hull-less, 22532, 22689.
(Tibet), 22917.
Bauhinia monandra, 23313.
Bean, broad. See Vicia faba.
(Java), 22945.
moth. See Phaseolus aconiti-

folius.

scarlet runner. See Phaseolus
coccineus.

velvet. See Stizolobium sp.,
22928.

Below marmelos, 22957
Berberis acuminata, 22545.
chinensis, 22585, 22614.
Bigarade, Natsu-mikan, 22670.
Bollen. See Kageneckia oblonga.
Brassica oleracea, 22694.
rapa, 22755 to 22757.
Briza sp., 22967.
Bryonia dioica, 22641.
Buddleia asiatica, 23006.
Bucus sempervirens, 23012.

Cabbage (China), 22694.

Cacara erosd, 22827, 22971, 23040.

Cactus (Guatemala), 23316 to 23320.

Caesalpinia sp., 22980.

Cajan indicum, 22781.

Caladium bicolor, 22811.

Campomanesia cerasoides, 22783.

Cananga odorata, 22744.

Canavali ensiforme, 23216.

Canelo. See Drimys chilensis.

Cannabis sativa, 22690, 23298.

Capsicum annuum, 22804 to 22809.
frutescens, 22803.

Caragana sp., 22981.

Carex triangularis, 22907.

Carissa bispinosa, 22998.

Caryota mitis, 22710.

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78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Cassia sp., 22619.
Castanopsis tibetana, 22915.
Castilla sp., 22630.
Catalpa bungei, 22578.
Ceara rubber. See Manihot glaziovii.
Celastrus sp., 22586.
articulatus, 22616.
Chayota edulis, 22662.
Cherimoyer. See Anona cherimola.
Chestnut. See Castanopsis tibetana.

“ Chilean red oak.” See Nothofagus
obliqua.

Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa.
Chrysophyllum sp., 22791.
Cicer arietinwn, 22736.
Citrullus vulgaris, 22657,
23221 to 28225.
Citrus sp., 22779.
aurantium, 22566, 22567, 22670.
sinensis, 22651, 22652,
22826, 22939.
limonum, 28028.
Clematis sp., 22621.
recta mandshurica, 22620.
Clitoria heterophylla, 22748.
ternatea, 22749 to 227538.
Clover, bur. See J/edicago denticulata.
red. See Trifolium pratense.

22658, 22743,

Colocasia sp., 22740, 22741, 22891 to
22894.
esculenta, 22765 to 22770,

22818.
indica, 22814.
Corn, Indian, 23267.
Corylus sp., 22596.
Cotoneaster integerrima, 22695.
Cotton (China), 23309, 23310.
Jannovitch, 22631.
Mit Afifi, 22632.
Cowpea, black, 22932.
Chinese Red, 22635.
Clay, 22723, 22724, 22960.
Holstein, 22725.
(hybrid) 227s: toe 2272
22726 to 22730, 22958.
Lady, 22988.
mottled, 22903, 23307.
red, 22722, 22959.
(Rhodesia), 22929 to
22958 to 22960.
Whippoorwill, 22539.
Crataegus sp., 22607, 22676.
pinnatifida, 22533.
Crinodendron patagua, 232738.
Cucumis melo, 22659 to 22661, 23206.
Cucurbita maxima, 22928.
pepo, 22739, 22810, 22925.
Cupressus funebris, 23024.
Currant. See Ribes sp.
Custard apple, 22956.
Cydonia sp., 22581, 22984.
japonica, 22629.
Cynara scolymius, 22557.
Cynometra trinitensis, 22774.

22938,

Dahlia sp., 23321, 23322.
Daphne sp., 22994.

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Dasheen (Barbados), 22894.

Date, Ascherasi, 22837, 22856.
Barban, 22848, 22858.
Beneffshi, 22944.

Duggal (Hilwa), 22855.

(Omkom - el
22852.

(Shomaieh), 22854.
(Sultani), 22853.

Halawi, 22839.
Hussein Effendi, 22845.
Jozi, 22849.

Khadrawi, 22840, 22860.

KIxhastawi, 22888, 22857.
Maiah, 22848.

Maktum (Almiar), 22836.
(Asfar), 22885.

Shitwi Asfar, 22851.
Shukker, 22850.

Modabel, 22842,

Sukeri, 22841.
Taberzel, 22846.
Zehdi, 22847, 22859.

Dendrocalamus strictus, 22819.
Deutzia sp., 22571, 22589, 22611.

Diervilla sp., 22587.

Dioscorea alata, 22828.
anguwind, 22832.
fasciculata, 22831.
purpurea, 22830.
rubella, 22829.

Diospyros kaki, 22597 to 22599.

Dolichos angularis, 23210.

lablab, 22984, 23215.

Drimys chilensis, 23271.
Dypsis pinnatifrons, 22708.

Ecballium elaterium, 22642.
Hlaeagnus pungens, 22986.
Elaeis guineensis, 22713.
Elder. See Sambucus spp.
Hleusine coracand, 22565.
Elm. See Ulmus spp.

Tinterolobium cyclocarpum, 23039.

Ephedra sp., 23026.
FHragrostis sp., 22963, 22964.
abyssinica, 22656.
Eriobotrya japonica, 22976.
Frodium moschatum, 23277.
EHuonymus sp., 22583,
23027.
alatus, 22995.

Fenugreek.
graecum.
Ficus sp., 22987.
Filbert. See Corylus sp.
Fir. See Abies sp.
Firmiana simplex, 23219.
Frasinus sp., 22582.
bungeand,
22604.
Funkia sp., 22868.

22572,

Garcinia binucao, 22955.
tinctoria, 22556.

Ahmar), —

22871,

See Trigonella foenum-

22872,

22603, |

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Giuger. See Zinziber officinalis.

Gladiolus salmoneus, 22969.

Gliricidia maculata, 22773.

Glycine hispida, 22534 to 22538, 22633,
22634, 22644 to 22646, 22714, 22874
to 22885, 22886, 22897 to 22901,
22919 to 22922, 22927, 23205, 23207
to 238209; 23211 to 283218, 23229,
23232, 23291, 23292, 23296, 23297,
23299, 23303, 23305, 23306, 23311,
23312.

Glycyrrhiza glabra, 22870.

Gossypium barbadense, 22631, 22632.

hirsutum, 23309.
indicum, 23310.

Gourd (Italy), 22924.

Grape (China), 22601.
= Sultanina Rosea, 22528.

Grass, large water. See Paspalum di-
latatum.

Grewia parviflora, 22609.

Hawthorn. See Crataegus spp.

Hazelnut. See Corylus sp.

Hedera sp., 22999.

Hemp. See Cannabis sativa.

Hibiscus simplex, 23219

Hicama. See Cacara erosa.

Hordeum distichon nudum, 22689,
22917.

polystichum

22532.

Hydrangea sp., 22864.

trifurcatum,

lang ilang. See Cananga odorata.
Ilex cornuta, 22979.

Indigofera glandulosa, 22732.
Irvingia oliveri, 22794.

Jasminum primulinum, 22546.
Juglans hyb., 22524, 22525.
mandshurica, 22605.
regia, 22526, 22527, 22560 to
22563.
Jujube. See Chinese date.
Juniperus sp., 238022, 230238.
chinensis pendula, 23025.
procera, 22775.

Kafir. See Sorghum.

Kageneckia oblonga, 23270.
Kowliang. See Sorghum.

Kudzu. See Pueraria thunbergiana.

Lagenaria vulgaris, 22924.
Landolphia capensis, 22550.
Larch. See Larix sp.
Larix sp., 22674, 23010.
Lathyrus montanus, 22558.
niger, 22554.
Vernwus, 22555.
Leitchee. See Litchi chinensis. °
Lemon (China), 23028.
Lens esculenta, 22908.
Lespedeza sp., 22997.
Licorice (China), 22870.

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Licuala peltata, 22711.

Ligustrum sp., 22988.

Lilac. See Syringa spp.

Lilium sp., 22627.

Litchi chinensis, 23202.

Lonicera sp., 238029.
maackii, 22548.
tragophylla, 22549.

Loquat (China), 22976.

Loropetalum chinense, 22982.

Lychnis fulgens, 23011.

Maiten. See Maytenus boaria.

Mangifera indica, 22970.

Mango, White Alfonso, 22970.

Manihot glaziovit, 23314.

Maple. See Acer sp.

Maytenus boaria, 23272.

Medicago arabica, 23280 to 23284,

denticulata, 22649.

Sativa, 22558, 22559, 22784,
2288 to 2270905 22834"
22940, 22946, 22947, 22948,
22949, 22962, 22972, 22978,

= PRAUR,

Melilotus indica, 23278, 23270.

Melinis minutiflora, 23201.

Meyer, Frank N., seeds and plants se-
eured, 22571 -to 22629, 22671 to
22696, 22825, 22861 to 22873, 22904
to 22906, 22914, 22915, 22937, 22974
to 23088, 238207 to 23262, 23290 to
oie

Millet, Pearl. See Pennisetum ameri-

canum.

ragi. See Hleusine coracana.

Musa paradisiaca, 22771.

Muskmelon (Roumania), 22659 to
22661.

Myrica nagi, 22904 to 22906, 22978.

Nothofagus obliqua, 23263, 23268.

Oak (China), 22594.

Cork. See Quercus suber.
Oat, naked (China), 22688, 23295.
Olea europaea, 22762, 22763.
Olive, Chemlali, 22762, 22763.
Oncosperma sp., 22705.

Orange (Brazil), 22039.
Canton, 22651.
Ladoo, 22566.
Natsu-mikan, 22670,
Suntra, 22567.
Swatow, 22652.
sweet (Algeria), 22826.
Oxytenanthera abyssinica, 22776.

Paeonia albiflora, 22869.
Palm, sugar. See Saguerus pinnatus.
Fanicularia magellanica, 22551.
Panicum sp., 22665.
bergi, 22968.
maximum, 22529, 22888.
miliaceum, 23300.

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Paspalum dilatatum, 22654.
Patagua. See Orinodendron patagua.
Pea, field. See Pisum arvense.
Peach (Shanghai), 22650.
Pear (China), 22595.
Pennisetum americanum, 22564, 22648,
22943.
Peony. See Paeonia albiflora.
Pepper (Mexico), 22803 to 22809.
Periwinkle, Madagascar, 22782.
Persimmon (China), 22597 to 22599.
Phalaris coerulescens, 22961.
Phaseolus sp., 22945.
aconitifolius, 22761.
angularis, 23210,
23304.
coccineus, 22797 to 22802.
vulgaris, 23298, 283802, 23308.
Philadelphus sp., 22588, 22868.
Phleum arenarium, 22669.
paniculatum, 22668.
Phoenix dactylifera, 22835 to 22860.
Phyllostachys nigra, 23240.
Picea obovata schrenkiana, 22909.
Pine. See Pinus spp.
Pinellia cochinehinense, 228138.
Pinus sp., 226738, 22680.
bungeana, 22691, 23017 to
koraiensis, 23220.
Pisum arvense, 22540, 22637 to
22918, 22936, 23290.
sativum, 22738.
Pithecolobium acle, 227938.
Plum (China), 22576,
22989, 22990.
Poa aequatoriensis, 22754.
Podophyllum emodi, 22552.
Poplar. See Populus sp.
Populus sp., 22861.
Potato (Chile), 23041 to 23199.
Prunus sp., 22576, 22577, 22600,
22990.
armeniaca, 22580.
japonica, 22991, 23007.
Psoralea corylifolia, 22737.
Pueraria thunbergiana, 22511.
Pumpkin (Italy), 22925.
(Palestine), 22810.
Pyrus chinensis, 22595.

23301,

23019.

22640,

id

22577, 22600,

22989,

Quercus sp., 22594.

suber, 22655.
Quillaja saponaria, 23269.
Quince. See Cydonia spp.

Raspberry (China), 22663.

Rhamnus sp., 22612, 22613, 228738.

Rhapis flabelliformis, 22707.

Rheum sp., 28274.

Rhododendron sp., 22677.

Ribes sp., 22992.

Rollinia orthopetala, 22512.

Rosa sp., 22615, 22692, 23035 to 23088.
zanthina, 22681, 22698, 28034.

Rose. See Rosa spp.

Rubber, Ceara. See Manihot glaziovii.

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Rubus sp., 22663.
rosaefolius, 23009.
Rumex crispus, 22965.

Sabal sp., 22709.
Saguerus pinnatus, 22704, 22941.
Salvia sp., 22623.
Sambucus sp., 22584.
racemosa, 22591.
Sapindus trifoliata, 23315.
Sapium sebiferum, 23218.
Sedge, 22907.
(China), 22866.
Sesamum orientale, 23228.
Sesban aegyptiaca, 22735.
bispinosa, 22733.
Soapnut tree. See Sapindus trifoliata.
Solanum tuberosum, 23041 to 23199.
Sophora japonica, 22974.
tomentosa, 22781.
Sorgo. See Sorghum.
Sorghum, Kafir Red, 22653. ;
Kowliang, Black-Hull, 22912.
Brown, 22911,
23230, 23231. |
Sorgo (Cape Colony), 22942.
Chinese, 22913.
Club Head, 22787.
unclassified (Uganda), 22820
to 22824.
Soy bean, Amherst, 22885.
Barchet, 23232.
black, 22535, 22588,
22886, 22899,
22919, 22927, 23205,
23291, 23297, 23306.
and yellow, 23299.
brown, 23211, 23229.
Buckshot, 22883.
Butterball, 22878.
Flat King, 22875.
green, 22536, 22537, 22874,
22881, 22897, 23207, 23311.
greenish yellow, 22645, 23312.
Okute, 22877.
smoky yellow, 22644, 22901.
yellow, 22534, 22633, 22646,
22714, 22876, 22879, 22880,
22882, 22884, 22898, 22921,
22922, 23208, 23209, 23212,
232138, 23292, 23296, 23303,
23305.
yellowish green, 22920.
Spikenard. See Aralia racemosa.
Spiraed sp., 22574, 22575, 22590, 22993.
Squash (China), 22739.
Venetian, 22928.
Sterculia foetida, 22792.
platanifolia, 23219.
Stizolobium sp., 28217, 22923.
Syringd sp., 22687, 22696, 230382, 23033.
amurensis, 22608.
oblata, 230380, 2380381.
villosa, 22675.

22634,
22900,

llow tree. See Sapiuwm sebiferum.

Tamarias sp. 22867.
_ Taro

(Barbados), 22513 to
22891 to 22893.

(Duteh Guiana), 22740, 22741.

(Java), 22765 to 22770.

22523,

Teff. See Hragrostis abyssinica.
Toluifera pereirae, 22742.
Toundtea simplex, 22772.

Trifolium sp., 23288.

: pratense, 23287, 23289.
Trigonella foenwm-graecum, 23204.
Triticum aestivum, 22916.
polonicum, 23275, 23276.
Turnip (Finland), 22756, 22757.

Petrowski, 22755.

Ulmus sp., 22678, 22682.
pumila, 22825, 22975.

Wndetermined, 22573, 22579, 22622,
22628, 22734, 22785, 22786, 22862,

22866, 22806, 22944, 22985, 22987,
22996, 23000 to 23002, 28004, 23005,
23013.

Viburnum Sp., 22865.

macrocephalum, 22978.
opulus, 22592, 22610.
tomentosum, 23008.
Vicia faba, 22568, 22569, 23294.
Vigna catjang, 22758 to 22760, 22888.
sesquipedalis, 22647, 22648,
22746, 22747, 22887, 22902,
22985, 23214.

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Vigna unguiculata, 22539, 22635, 22715
to) 22730) 22903; 22929 to
22933, 229388, 22958 to 22960,
23307. :
Vinea rosea, 22782.
Vitis sp., 22617.
armata, 22547.
vinifera, 22528, 22601.

Walnut (China), 22605.
(Germany), 22524 to 22527.
Persian, 22560 to 22563.

Watermelon (China); 23221 to 23225.

(Panama), 22743.
(Roumanhia), 22657, 22658.
Weigela (China), 22587.
Wheat (Chile), 23275, 23276.
(Tibet), 22916.

Xanthochymus tinctorius, 22556.
NXanthosoma sp., 22895, 22910.
sagittaefolium, 22815.

Yam (India), 22828 to 22882.
Yautia (Barbados), 22910, 225138 to
22523, 22895.

Zea mays, 23267.

Zinziber officinale, 22926.

Zizyphus sativa, 22606, 22683 to 22686,
22914,

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Soil Bacteriology and Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiologist

* in Charge.

Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist
in Charge.

Drug and Poisonous Plant and Tca Culture Investigations, Rodney H. True, Physiologist
in Charge.

Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.

Agricultural Technology, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in Charge.

Taxonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.

Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.

Grain Investigations, Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge. r

Arlington Ewperimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horticul-
turist in Charge. ;

Vegetable Testing Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.

Sugar-Beet Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge. -

Western Agricultural Extension, Carl 8S. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.

Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, E. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.

Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge. j

Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists —
in Charge.

Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.

Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.

Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.

Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge.

Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P.. J. Wester, in Charge.

Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge.

South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge.

Farmers’ Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge.

Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in General |
Charge. 2 |

Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.

Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations.

F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Ezpert.

Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U.S. DeParTMENT oF AGRICULTURE,
Bureau or Prant Inpusrry,
Orrice oF THE CHIEF,
Washingon, D. C., January 15, 1909.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 148 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-
- companying manuscript, entitled “ Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
| ing the Period from July 1 to September 30, 1908: Inventory No. 16;
- Nos. 23323 to 23744.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
~ publication.

Respectfully, . B. T. Gattoway,
Chief of Bureau.

Hon. James Wirson,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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JSEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
i PERIOD FROM JULY 1 10 SEPTEMBER 30, 1908:
INVENTORY NO. 16; NOS. 23828 TO 23744.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

| This inventory of seeds and plants imported is the sixteenth in a
J series which was begun in 1898. It contains the introductions of only
| three months, me as the three months happened to fall at a time
| when our agricultural explorer Mr. Frank N. Meyer was in this
‘country preparing for further explorations and Prof. N. EK. Hansen
} was on his way to Central Asia or preparing there to collect the seeds
| of wild alfalfas on the steppes, the number of plants imported is
-small. It represents, therefore, only those things which have been
| secured by correspondence with our agents and friends in different
| parts of the world.

_ Through a correspondent in Chile, Mr. José D. Husbands, an un-
usual collection of seventy-two potato varieties was secured, among
) which are wild types from the archipelago of Chiloé and the adjoin-
| ing mainland of Chile. These, it is hoped, will prove of considerable
value for the breeders of this important crop. The unusual interest
in the Peruvian strains of alfalfa induced us to get, through Mr. T. F.
Sedgewick, of Lima, a collection of ten reputed different strains, while
Mr. M. Fraile, of this Bureau, brought from near his home in Villares
de la Reina, Spain, plants of a wild form of alfalfa which is of espe-
cial interest to the experts on this crop. The unusual activity of the
office in the introduction of the timber bamboos of the world has
brought in the rare and especially frost and drought resistant form
Dendrocalamus strictus from India, and another, a tropical. species,
— Chusquea bambusaeoides, which is said to seed regularly, from Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. W.S. Lyon, of Manila, has sent a remarkable
ornamental squash that looks promising for greenhouse culture; Mrs.
L. E. M. Kelly has sent five varieties of the Chinese leitchee from
the island of Hainan, the home of this new fruit, and through the
kindness of Dr. John M. Swan, of Canton, a Wardian-case shipment
of grafted leitchees was sent from Canton to the Hawaiian Islands.
The seeds of a number of named varieties of Japanese chrysanthe-
mums will interest the crysanthemum growers; the seed of a honey-
scented collarette dahlia will attract the growers of this flower; the
introduction of Viola calcarata may lead to an improvement in the

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ordinary pansy, and plants of Rosa moyesi, a distinct Chinese form
may be of value for the rose breeders. Our unusual collection o
bananas has been enriched by twelve varieties from Ceylon, and
new mango of some promise from Brazil has been added to the mango
collection.

It may be well to repeat what has been explained in previous in-
ventories, that the appearance of a name and description in this bulle-
tin does not indicate surely that the seeds or plants are available at
once for the use of experimenters. The majority of this plant ma-
terial has to be sent out as soon as possible after it arrives, much of
it to experts at the State agricultural experiment stations who are
waiting for it, and the rest to our.propagating gardens, where it

will be taken care of until the young plants are large enough to send —

out by mail to those particularly interested. An eligible list is kept
and applications from private or official experimenters who feel that
they are in a position to give any of the introductions a careful trial
are welcomed. The more specific the application the more attention
it will receive from this office, for the main object of the work is to

encourage careful trials with the purpose of building up new plant —

industries. Whenever an experimenter thinks he sees a definite use
for any one of the thousands of plants which are being imported it is
the aim of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction to put
the living seeds or plants desired in his hands. As far as the limited
facilities of the office permit, we will therefore agree to hunt up
and get plant material of an experimental character, provided it is
not listed in the seed or nursery catalogues of this country, and will

place it in the hands of experimenters who can satisfy us of their ©

ability to use it intelligently.

As it is of great importance that a historical record be kept of the
success or failure of the many introductions, it is especially requested
that whenever an experimenter makes a success of the plants sent
him, and particularly if he publishes anything about them, he will
notify the office and publish the office number, which is invariably
sent out with every plant or package of seed, or, if the number is lost,

he will at least give the date when the seed was sent him, so that ©

through the accurate records which are kept the source of the seeds
can be traced. It should also be remembered that a report of failure,
while negative evidence, is often of very considerable value: _
Davin Farrouip,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

Orrice oF Foretign Seep AND Piant INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., January 15, 1909.
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INVENTORY.

23323. PHRAGMITES VULGARIS (Lam.) Hitchcock (AruUNDO VUL-
Garis Lam.).

From Gothenburg, Sweden. Procured by Hon. W. Henry Robertson, Ameri-
can consul. Received July 6, 1908.

“These roots were procured for comparison with American-grown reeds in the
study of the reed-lath matting industry proposed by Mr. Ivar Tidestrom.”
(Fairchild. )

23324. Carica papaya L. Papaw.

From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical Labora-
tory and Garden, July 6, 1908.

“A variety of papaw with cucumber-shaped fruits peculiarly well suited
for packing. Grown at the Subtropical Laboratory under No. 516 from seed
presented by Mr. Cephas Pinder, Upper Matecumbie Key. Pulp is rather thin,
but the flavor is excellent. The flower is perfect and the variety appears worth
testing and, if possibe, improving on the thickness of the pulp.” (Webster.)

23325 to 233382.

From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. W. H. Dobson. Re-
ceived July 6, 1908.

The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. TIT. Nielsen.
23325 to 23327. Grycine HIsPipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
23325. Black.
23326. Yellowish green.
23327. Yellowish green, smaller seeded than No. 23326.
23328. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
23329 and 23330. DoLicHos LABLAB L. Hyacinth or Bonavist bean.
23329. White.
23330. Red.
23331. PISUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.
23332. CAJAN INDICUM Spreng.

23333. ANpRoPOGON sorcHUM (L.) Brot.

From northwestern Rhodesia. Presented by Mr. C. E. F. Allen, Con-
servator of Forests, Livingstone, Victoria Falls, northwestern Rhodesia.

Received July 8, 1908.

Martwa. ‘The seeds are small, broadly obovate, somewhat flattened, flinty,
pearly white with pale hulls, closely resembling some forms of Ampemby from

Madagascar.” (Carleton R. Ball.)
70949—Bull. 148—09 2 q

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23334 and 23335.

From Grand Rapids, Mich. Presented by Mr. V. A. Wallin, Wallin
Leather Company, through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received July 1 and 9, —
1908,

Seeds of the following:
23334. CAESALPINIA BREVIFOLIA (Clos) Baill. Algarobilla.
Procured from an importing firm in the United States.

“\ leguminous shrub or small tree the pods of which are extraordi-
narily rich in tannic acid, the content being as high as 67 to 684 per
cent. Tanning with these pods is accomplished in one-third of the time
required for tanning leather from oak bark, and the pods are especially
valuable as giving a bloom to the leather. They also furnish a yellow
age.” (Hetract from von Mueller.)

23335. CAESALPINIA CORIARIA (Jacq.) Willd. Cascalote.
From the south of Mexico.

“A Jeguminous*tree from the wet seashores of Central America. Each
tree is said to produce annually 100 pounds of pods, the husks of which,
commercially known as divi-divi, are regarded in India as the most
powerful and quick-acting tanning material. The market price of the
pods is from $40 to $65 per ton, and England imports about 4,000 tons
annually. In India lac is also gathered from this tree.” (Hxtract from
von Mueller.)

23336 to 23339.

From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, inter-
preter, American Consulate. Received June 26 and July 7, 1908.

The following seeds:
23336 to 23338. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
23336. Barchet. Identical with No. 20798.
23337. Riceland. Identical with No. 20797.
23338. Meyer (7). Mottled brown. Probably identical with No.

17852.
23339. Oryza SATIVA L. Rice.
23340. Leucarna Guauca (L.) Benth. Necklace seed.
From Hayden Bridge, England. Presented by Mr. Robert Dodd, Back
Row. Received June 27, 1908.

“ These seeds are used for making necklaces.” (Safford.)

23343 and 23344. Diprerocarrvus spp.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American
consul. Received July 9, 1908.

23343. DIPTEROCARPUS ALATUS Roxb.

“This is one of the most beautiful trees for street planting and orna-
mentation that can be found. It is tall, straight as an arrow, has no
limbs near the ground, and is both graceful and majestic in appearance.
It will grow within thirty years to a height of 100 feet or more, and at
maturity attains a much greater height. An avenue of these trees gives
the impression of an avenue of royal palms, for the trunks are straight
and columnar and present a rather smooth, rounded surface of gray bark
reaching far overhead to the beginning of the fan-shaped periphery of
limbs and leaves. It is a native of Cochin China only, but has been
transplanted to Mexico. The soil is a black alluvial deposit, not too
wet.” (Conner.)

23344, DIPTEROCARPUS INTRICATUS Dyer,
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23345 to 23347.

From China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society,
Shanghai, China. Received July 9, 1908.

The following seeds:
23345. FRAGARIA INDICA Andrews. Strawberry.

From Mokanshan, China. ‘Seed of a wild strawberry. Tasteless.”
(Farnham. )

23346. RUBUS sp. Raspberry.

“Wild red raspberry found growing 1,600 feet above sea level on the
mountain not far from Hangchow, China. <A pleasant acid, but not much
of the raspberry flavor. Used for eating raw, as jam, and makes a good
jelly. A true raspberry.” (F'arnham.)

23347. RUBUS sp.

“A wild red berry, resembling the blackberry except in color. Slightly
acid.” (Farnham.)

123348 to 23352.

From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer,
in the spring of 1907.

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23348. OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS (L.) Ker.

From Tanghsi, China. ‘“(No. 232a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A grasslike plant
- which may be useful as an edge plant in shady places, as it grows in such
locations; bears nice blue berries.” (J/eyer.)

23349. POA PRATENSIS L.

From JKaiyuan, Manchuria. ‘“(No. 595, Jan. 15, 1907.) <A strange grass
found growing on the city wall of Kaiyuan. Seems to be able to with-
stand droughts and neglect remarkably well. Will probably be found to
be a very valuable lawn grass.” (dJ/eyer.)

23350. (Undetermined. ) Sedge.

From Kaiyuan, Manchuria. ‘ (No. 596, Jan. 15, 1907.) A very slender
leaved sedge found growing on the city wall of Kaiyuan, where it is sub-
jected to great extremes in temperature and to much drought. Will prob-
ably be found of great use in small gardens in the arid regions as a lawn
sedge.” ( Ieyer. )

23351. > (Undetermined. ) Sedge.

From Kaiyuan, Manchuria. ‘‘(No. 597, Jan. 15, 1907.) A medium slen-
der leaved sedge found growing on the city wall of Kaiyuan. Will be
found well fitted for a lawn sedge in the arid regions of the United
States. It is probably the same species as that sent from Peking in
1905 under No. 70 (S. P. I. No. 17466).” (Meyer.)

23352. (Undetermined. ) Sedge.

“A very coarse species of low-growing sedge found on the city wall of
Kaiyuan. Seems to thrive better in the shady places than when fully
exposed to the sun. For this reason it may be of use as a lawn sedge

underneath trees. May also be fit as a fodder plant in dry, cold places.”
( Meyer.)

23353 and 23354.

Presented by Miss Jane Lewis, 1721 West Genesee street, Syracuse, N. Y.,
through Mr. J. R. Robinson, of the Department of Agriculture. Received
July 14, 1908.

Seed of each of the following:
23353. BIGNONIA UNGUIS-CATI L.

From Canary Islands. “ Seeds of a climber with a lovely yellow flower.
They, I believe, will be slow in sprouting.” (Lewis.)

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23353 and 23354—Continued. .
23354. GpRBERA JAMESONI Bolus. Barberton daisy.

From Durban, South Africa. Procured from the curator of the Botanic |
Gardens. ‘“ The flowers are a beautiful shade of red.” (Lewis.)

23355 to 23363. ANnprorocon sorcHum (L.) Brot. Kafir. ©
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From Vereeniging, Transvaal, South Africa; original seed from Natal. |
Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal
Department of Agriculture. Received July 21, 1908.
Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. Carleton R. Ball. ©
23355. White. Hxtra long heavy head; seed large, white, slightly
flattened; glumes greenish white.
23356. White. Small head as in our domestic varieties; seeds and
glumes very Similar.
23357. White kafir form. Slender head; white kafir seed, but the —
greenish white glumes are longer than in a true white kafir. |
23358. Medium-sized head; spikelet rather small; glumes reddish to
black, about as an orange sorgo; seeds varying from white tinged with
red to orange.
23359. Similar to No. 28358, but seeds averaging paler.
23360. Medium kafir head; small orange seeds and greenish glumes
tinged with red.
23361. Similar to No. 23360, but glumes frequently a deep red.
23362. Medium kafir head; tinged red seeds and pale glumes.
23363. Medium kafir head, but with deep reddish brown seeds and deep
red glumes; strongly resembles a deep red Orange or Colman sorgo and
may prove to be sweet.

23364 to 23366. Lircnt cuinensis Sonner. Leitchee. |

From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Procured by Dr. John M. Swan, medical
superintendent, the Medical Missionary Society’s Hospital. Received at
the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station June 6, 1908. |

Trees of each of the following:

23364. Kwai mi. “A delicious flavored and very popular leitchee. It —
comes in the fifth lunar month (July). Earliest variety.” (Swan.) ©

23365. Hak ip. “The black-leaf leitchee; this is a favorite early sort,
having a small seed, and is tender and very juicy. It ripens in the |
fifth lunar month (July), and we count it our best variety. The tree
is grafted by the approach system.” (Siwan.)

23366. Neu mai chi. “This is the largest fruited and smallest
seeded and sweetest leitchee in Canton, and is one of the best. It sells
for 10 cents a caddy (about 4 cents a pound), double the price of the
ordinary sorts. It ripens in the fifth and sixth lunar months (July
and August).” (Siwan.)

“TLeitchees like a rich, clayey soil and must not be allowed to suffer from
drought.” (Frank N. Meyer.)

23367 to 23378.

From Paramaribo, Surinam. Presented by Mr. J. R. Wigman, director of
the Botanic Garden. Received July 24, 1908.

Cuttings of each of the following:
23367. CITRUS LIMONUM Risso. Lemon.

From Saramacca district.
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23367 to 23378—Continued.

23368. CITRUS NOBILIS Lour. Mandarin.
From Groningen Station.

23369. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. Orange.
From Voorburg estate.

23370. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. Orange.
From Groningen Station.

23371. CITRUS DECUMANA (L.) Murr.
“ Curacaosche alamoen.”

“We consider these trees just as good or in some respects even better than
many well-known standard varieties.” (Wigman.)

238372 to 23378. MANTIHOT spp. Cassava.
23372.
“ Kankantrie tikie.”
23373.
“ Kaboegroeoceman.”
23374.
* Boeroe tikie.”
_ 23375.
“A fie tikie.”
23376.
“Pina pina.”
23377.
“TIngi bitawan.”
23378.
~ Bata.”

“The above yield the largest quantity of starch of any of the Surinam
varieties.” (Wigman.)

(238379 and 23380. Carica papaya L. | Papaw.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. H. F. Schultz, through
Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received July 21, 1908.

Seed of each of the following:
23379. “Superior variety; large fruit, solid yellow meat; spicy; obo-

yate form; prolific bearer; mother tree at Ancon, Canal Zone.”
(Schultz. )

23380. “Very best variety, producing medium-sized to large fruit;
color of meat a golden yellow; flavor excellent, very aromatic; shape
of fruit pyriform. Seed obtained from Culebra, Canal Zone.” (Schultz.)

23381 to 23386.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented’ by Dr. J. William Hart,
director, Agricultural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received July
23, 1908. :

23381. MELINIS MINUTIFLORA Beauv. Molasses grass.
“ Catingueira soxa. This is the more valuable sort.” (Hart.)
23382. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS (l.) Brot. Johnson grass.

“This stock does not spread by means of roots.” (Hart.)
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23381 to 23386—Continued.
23383 and 23384. “ Seed of two coarse-growing forage grasses.” (Hart.)
23383. Panicum sp.
“Capim milha branca de Itapira.”
23384. Panicum sp.
“ OCapim Guine.” L
23385. PANICUM MAXIMUM Jacq. Guinea grass. |
“Capim colonia. This is a rank grower and makes a quantity of hay |
that all classes of stock eat eagerly. In our alfalfa field it is the most }
persistent ‘weed’ that we have to contend with. Usually it is in flower
every time the alfalfa is cut, and the combination beats timothy and
clover.” (Hart.)
23386. MARANTA ARUNDINACEA L. (7) Arrowroot.

“This is much superior to the common arrowroot we have been grow- |
ing; is very large and easier to dig on account of its bulbs being near —
the surface. It might be of some value where the common Bermuda -
arrowroot flourishes.” (//art.) ;

23390. TricHoLAENA ROSEA Nees.

From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. William Hart,
director, Agricultural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received July
27, 1908.

“ Favorite grass. A very fine hay grass. It does not grow in clumps like so
many of our grasses, and may prove a good lawn grass for the South.” (Hart.) |

23391 and 23392.

From Spain. Received through Mr. M. Fraile, of this Department, July 28,
1908.

23391. MEDICAGO SATIVA L. Alfalfa.

“These roots of ‘ Mielga’ were only sent to show the size, and were
taken from the roadside near the village of Villares de la Reina. This J
plant remains green through drought, while other small vegetation
withers away.” (/raile.)

‘The name ‘ Mielga’ is never applied to the cultivated form of alfalfa,
but only to the wild form. Some seedsmen also apply it to Medicago
sativa varia.

“The plants lack the upright habit of cultivated alfalfa, and are viewed
very much as weeds are in this country. Frequently it is quite difficult
to eradicate them from fields in which they have become established.
The roots sometimes acquire a diameter of an inch or more.” (Brand.)
23392. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS L. Almond.

“Cuttings of seedling hard-shelled almonds from along the railway
track near Bobadilla. These trees were planted by the railroad company,
and extend from Bobadilla 50 miles northward. They are now (1908)
13 years old and are bearing fruit. This is the most colossal seedling
orchard of these seedling hard-shelled almonds in the world, and the
late-flowering varieties are worthy of being picked out and propagated.”
(Fairchild.)

23393. SoLtanum samesi Torr.

From Santa Fe, N. Mex. Presented by Mr. M. J. Nagle, through Mr. R. A.
Oakley. Received July 18, 1908.

See Nos. 10473 and 18342 for previous introductions.
23395. Lircut cHINENSIS Sonner. Leitchee.

From Nodoa, island of Hainan, South China. Presented by Mrs. L. HE. M.
Kelly, Hoihow, island of Hainan, South China, via Hongkong. Received —
August 1, 1908.

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23395—Continued.

“This shipment contains five different varieties of leitchees. The seeds were
taken from selected fruits of the most delicious kinds and have been dried
in the shade, as the Chinese say they will never grow if dried in the hot sun.
In planting, the seeds must be barely covered with finely pulverized earth and
watered freely.” (Kelly.)

23416. PrruecoLtopiumM pULCE (Roxb.) Benth.

From Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Clarence A. Miller, American
consul at Matamoros, through Mr. EH. C. Green, in charge of the South
Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., at the request of Mr. Frederic Chisolm.
Received August 3, 1908.

“A plant used for tanning purposes. These seeds were secured from a
small tree growing in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The trees occur
occasionally through the northern part of that State.” (Green.)

23417 to 23422. Awnpropocon sorcHum (L.) Brot. Sorghum.

From Natal, South Africa. Presented by Miss Caroline E. Frost, Um-
zumbe Mission Station. Received August 1, 1908.

The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. Carleton R. Ball.

23417. Kafir.
“Tbele elimhlope. .Tall, bears well, eaten by birds more than other
kinds.” (Frost.) °

Very slender head near Blackhull kafir, but spikelets smaller and
grain has pinkish tinge.

23418. Kafir.

“Tobele elifupi. A favorite variety among Zulus because it is short
and easy to handle.” ('rost.)

A large heavy head near Red kafir, but glumes are greenish white
and seeds pale red.

23419. Sorgo (?).

“Thlosa. Tall; eaten by birds.” (Frost.)

A loose, open, medium-sized head with slender branches; rachis ex-
tending only halfway through; glumes mostly shining black, and obovate
seeds of a pinkish tinge. Pith discolored.

23420. _ Sorgo (?).

“Njiba. Tall, rather bitter; larger seeds than other varieties; not
eaten by birds.” (Frost.)

Short, oval head; rachis 1 inch long; branches stout at crest; glumes
short, mostly greenish white; obovate, pale red seeds; resembles our
sumac-milo hybrid.

23421. Kafir.

“Apparently the same as the second variety (S. P. I. No. 23418).”
(Frost. )

Small, slender head; greenish glumes and large obovate pink seeds.
23422.

“ Coolie corn. This grows larger and taller than any of the other vari-
eties, eaten by birds.” (F vost.)

Probably not native to Natal, a form of Hackel’s variety roxrburghii,
to which shallu belongs. Characterized by long, loose head; long slender
branches; slender, acute, greenish to red glumes, spreading apart and
becoming involute at maturity, completely exposing the flattened, oval,

white seed, which shatters readily; strongly awned; almost identical
with some mpembys.

23423 and 23424. PHoEnrx spp.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. Re-
ceived July 27, 1908.

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23423 and 23424—Continued.

23423. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS Chabaud. (?)

“This beautiful palm, considered by Prof. U. Dammer, of Berlin, a
distinet species (I could not find out origin), produces fairly good dates
and will, I think, interest Mr. Swingle, who has asked me for seed of my —
different Phoenix with eatable fruits for hybridization purposes.”
(Proschowsky. )

23424. PHOENIX RECLINATA Jacq. (?)

“Stem short; leaves 2-ranked, bright green, obliquely arcuate-recurved
toward the apex; leaflets rigid, 12 inches long, 1 inch wide, lanceolate,
acuminate, the lowest spinescent.” (Bailey.)

23425 to 23431.

From Rio de Janeiro, South America. Presented by Dr. Wenceslio Bello,
president of the National Society of Agriculture. Received July 31, 1908.

The following plants:

23425. CHUSQUEA BAMBUSAEOIDES (Raddi) Hackl. (?)

“ Taquarussti. A kind of bamboo bearing abundant seed and occurring
in the neighborhood of Rio.” (Bello.)
23426. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

“Ttamaracd. A small yellow mango with thin skin, without fiber, and
of very delicate flavor, bringing a high price on the market. Occurs in
Pernambuco.” (Bello.)
23427. PLATONIA INSIGNIS Mart.

“ Bacopari. This fruit is slightly acid, has a white pulp, and is prob-
ably a wild form.” (Beilo.)
23428. MyRCIARIA EDULIS (Vell.) Skeels (EuGENIA EDULIS Vell.).

“ Cambucd. <A very large tree with fruit the size of an apple, of yel-
low color, much more delicate than the guaya.” (Bello.)
23429 to 234381. Myrcrarra cAULIFLORA (Mart.) Berg.

“ Jaboticaba. Bears a small black fruit about the size of a plum, of a
delicious flavor.” | ( Bello.) .

23429. Var. coroa. 23431. Var. paulista.
234380. Var. murta.
23432 to 23435.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the
Arnold Arboretum. Received at the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden,
Miami, Fla., August 4, 1908.

The following plants:
23432. OROXYLON FLAVUM Rhed.

A tree, with light brown bark. Flowers clear sulphur yellow, appear-
ing in spring.

“This species will probably be suited to the climate of the Southern
States and of southern California, and will be a desirable ornamental
tree on account of its large pinnate foliage and handsome yellow flowers.”
(Rheder.)

234383. DoRYANTHES PALMERI W. Hill.

“An amaryllus-like herb. Flowers red, in an oblong, branched raceme,
3 feet long, stem and bracts the same rich color as the flowers. <A native
of Queensland, Australia.” (Bentham, Flora Australiensis.)

23434. ScCHEFFLERA sp. (?)

23435. Ficus PANDURATA Hance.

“A low diffuse bush, with large broad leaves, from southern China.”
(Annals of Calcutta Botanic Gardens, 1887-88.)

“Tt is of use as a greenhouse ornamental, and as such has been known
to reach a height of 14 feet.” (Young.)

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23436. CoLcHIUM AUTUMNALE L. Meadow saffron.

From York, England. Purchased from J. Backhouse & Son (Limited) for
Dr. R. H. True’s experiments. Received August 11, 19908.

“A low, perennial, bulbous plant, native in moist meadow lands in middle
and southern Europe. The corms and seeds are used in preparing the extract
and wine of colchicum and the alkaloid colchicun and its salts, employed in
the treatment of gout.

“ Cultivated as an ornamental. Flowers in autumn.

“This plant possesses very active properties, a small portion of the root or
seeds taken internally being sufficient to cause poisoning.” (T'rue.)

234387. GLADIOLUS spp. Gladiolus.

From Pretoria, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy. Re-
ceived August 7, 1908.

“Corms of our native gladioli. There is more than one species represented
in this collection.” (Davy.)

23438 to 23446.

From Bagdad, Turkey. Procured by Mr. William C. Magelssen, American
consul. Received August 11, 1908.

The following seeds:

23488. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.
Ascherasi.
28489 to 23446. ZizypHus JUJUBA (L.) Lam. “ Nabuk.”’
23439. Ascherasi. 23443. Khadrawi.
23440. Khastawi. 23444. Zeytouni.
23441. Zehdi. 23445. Jozi.
23442. Berben. 23446. Taberzal.

“The foliage of the Nabuk tree appears to be equally luxuriant on ali

varieties, and there is no choice so far as their growth is concerned. The —

fruit differs slightly in taste and quality; it is eaten by the poorer
classes of Mohammedans and Jews. I am informed that the natives
make it a practice to soak the seed in rose water before planting, claim-
ing that this tends to increase the beauty of the tree and the flavor of
the fruit. The Nabuk is certainly the finest shade tree grown in these
parts, and I judge from the scant care given it that the tree must be an
exceptionally hardy one.” (JJagelssen.)

23449. Amycpauus persica L. Peach.

From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. R. A. Davis, government
horticulturist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August
13, 1908.

“These seeds are from a natural variety, St. Helena, or Transvaal Yellow.
always coming true. As a fruit, they are a good cling canner, but otherwise
useless. As a stock, they are unequaled for wet, dry, rocky. or loamy soil; will
germinate and fruit in two years if thrown from a railway carriage window
into a rocky crevice. I think it should be very useful in California.” (Davis.)

23450. AcarTuis AUSTRALIS (Lamb.) Steud. Kauri pine.

From Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. D. Petrie. Received
August 13, 1908.

“This magnificent tree measures, under favorable circumstances, 180 feet in
height and exceptionally 17 feet in diameter of stem, the estimated, but per-
haps overrated, age of such a tree being 700 to 800 years. It furnishes an
excellent, remarkably durable timber, straight grained, and much in use for

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23450—Continued.

masts, boats, superior furniture, casks, and rims of sieves, and it is particularly
sought for decks of ships, lasting for the latter purpose twice as long as the deal
of many other pines. It is also available for railway brake blocks and for
carriages, and is regarded as one of the most durable among timbers of the
Coniferre. * * * This tree yields, besides, the Kauri resin of commerce.
* * * The varnish made of it is almost colorless.”. (Hxtract from von
Mueller.)

23451. Arisroretta macau L’Herit. “¢ Maqui.”’

From Santa Ines, Chile. Procured from Salvador Izquierdo. Received
August 15, 1908.

“Seed of the Chilean shrub which is so much used for giving color to pale
wines. The color is extracted from the berries or seeds by trituration, macera-
tion, and, finally, decantation.” (Jzquierdo.) (See also No. 19113 for further -
description. )

23452. Rueus specrapiis Pursh. Salmon berry.

From Sitka, Alaska. Received through Prof. GC. C. Georgeson, special
agent in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station, August 18, 1908.

“The salmon berry of Oregon, California, and New Mexico. Closely allied
to Rk. nutkanus, but the stem is nearly evergreen, and ramification persistent and
prickly. Fruit large, red, yellow, or salmon colored, raspberry-like. Mr. I.
Burbank records that the stems will reach a height of: 20 feet and occasionally
a foot in diameter. Fruit larger than any raspberry, but not so well tasted.
Crop always abundant. Fruit ripe when other raspberries are only in bloom.
{[Prof. Meehan.] Requires moist, sandy land. PromiSing for hybridization.”
(Von Mueller.) '

23453. VoANpdzEIA SUBTERRANEA (L.) Thouars. Woandsu.

From Pretoria, Transyaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt
Davy, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August 7, 1908.

“African groundnut, African ground pea, woandsu, and erroneously goober
pea.

“Native of Madagascar, Comoro Island, and various parts of Africa as far
south as Natal. A plant very much resembling the peanut, but containing only
one seed in each pod. These pods ripen under the ground in the same manner
as peanuts. The plant is smaller, and in most cases not so prolific in seed as
the best varieties of peanuts. These are used in about the same manner as
peanuts both for human food and as feed for animals. In California the
woandsu has yielded nearly as heavily as the best varieties of peanuts, but at
most other places the yield has been less.” (C. V. Piper.)

23455. Zizyruus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.

From Beaufort, S. C. Purchased from Mr. A. P. Prioleau, through Mr.
Frederic Chisolm, for stocks. Received August 20, 1908.

“This fruit, commonly called jujube, is very pleasant eaten raw, and is largely
used in the Southern States in making jujube paste and similar confectionery.
The fruits are dried by the Chinese, and in that condition taste somewhat
between a raisin and a dried date.” (Chisolm.)

23456. (Undetermined. )

From Nodoa, island of Hainan, South China. Presented by Mrs. J. Frank-
lin Kelly, Hoikow, island of Hainan, South China. Received August
29, 1908.

“Seed of the ‘yellow-skin’ (Ju Foe), a fruit the size of a large marble,
yellow skin when ripe, with a tart, delicious flavor. It makes a nice, cooling
drink and lovely jam, a little like gooseberry in flavor. It grows on a pretty, ©
symmetrical tree.” (Kelly.)

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23457. Prrxecotosium puLce (Roxb.) Benth. Guamuchitl.

From Ixtlan del Rio, Tepic, Mexico. Presented by Sr. Alfredo Lonergan,
through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received August 11, 1908.

“A thorny leguminous tree known in Mexico as guamuchitl, or huamuchitl;
the sweetish pulp of the pods is universally eaten by the natives, while the
bark of the tree is used in tanning leather. Has succeeded at Miami, Fla.”
(Chisolm.)

23458 to 23467. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Peru. Procured by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick from Antonio Cantelli Y Hno,
Lima, Peru, for Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 19, 1908.

23458. Barranca. 23463. Monsefu.
238459. Conchapilea. 23464. San Pedro.
23460. Pueblo Nueva. 23465. Acos.
23461. Cochahwiaico. 23466. Supe.
23462. Omas. 23467. Sayan.

23468 and 23469.

From Salamanca, Spain. Secured by Mr. Manuel Fraile, of this Depart:
ment. Received August 24, 1908.

23468. MEDICAGO SATIVA L. Alfalfa.

Roots from plants growing beside road between Salamanca and Vil-
lares de la Reina, Spain. (See No. 23391 for further remarks.)

23469. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS L. Almond.

Hard-shelled sweet variety. From a tree 30 years old growing in a
- garden in Villamayor, Salamanca, Spain.

23471 to 23473.

From Cochin China. Presented by Hon. Jacob E. Conner, consul. Re-
ceived August 25, 1908.

The following seeds:
23471. AVERRHOA BILIMBI L. Cucumber tree.

““Flowers red in larger racemes than A. carambola; fruit smaller than
earambola, cucumber shaped, smooth, green rind, and acid pulp. Ex-
tensively cultivated in South America.” (L. H. Bailey.)

23472. PHYLLANTHUS ACIDA (L.) SkeelS (AVERRHOA ACIDA L.).
Otaheite gooseberry.

“Shrub, with ovate acute leaflets; flowers on separate branches be-
low the foliage; fruit fleshy, edible. India-and Madagascar. W. Harris,
of Hope Gardens, Jamaica, West Indies, writes that the Otaheite goose-
berry is an elegant shrub or small tree, often cultivated in gardens in the
lowlands of Jamaica and the West Indies. The fruit is very acid and
astringent; the root is an active purgative, and the seed is also cathartic.
The fruit is occasionally pickled or made into preserves. Plants are
raised from seeds.” (L. H. Bailey.)

23473. AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA L.

From tree growing in Mr. Conner’s garden. ‘“ The fruit is quite juicy,
piquant, and agreeable. As the plant can stand slight frost it ought to
succeed in southern Florida. The fruit is well worthy of introduction.”
(Conner. ) ;

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23474. Inurer Larmor (Roxb.) F. Muell. Mahwah.

From Baroda, India. Presented by M. A. Sitole, Director of Agriculture, —

Saroda State, India, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received August 20, J

1908.

“A tree, growing 50 feet high, content with dry, stony ground, enduring
slight frost. Wood so tough as to be adapted for plows and yarious machin-
ery [Dr. Schlich]. The succulent corolla affords a never-failing crop of
nourishing saccharine food to the rural inhabitants. Fach tree supplies 2 to 3
hundredweight; each hundredweight yields on distillation about 8 gallons of
spirits; essential oil is also obtained from the corolla. The flowers are also
used for feeding cattle; they will keep for a long time. The seeds yield oil of
thick consistence.” (Von Jueller.)

23475. Paspatum pitaratum Por. Large water grass.

From Coffs Harbor, New South Wales, Australia. Purchased from Mr.
W. Seccombe, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 22, 1908.

23476. DernprocaLtamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Bamboo.

From British India. VPresented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de Lehaie, Saint
Symphorien, Belgium. Received August 26, 1908.

“One of the most yaluable bamboos; is not hurt by slight frosts and, it is
said, is very drought resistant. Wood of the finest quality.

“T hope that this valuable species, designated by Sir D. Brandis as the most
important for the Southwest of the United States, has now been introduced in
sufficient quantity so that a distribution may be made for outdoor planting. I
think that in order to be successful the young plants ought not to be planted
outdoors until the spring of 1910, unless it is under exceptionally favorable
conditions, and that in any case it will be necessary to irrigate or water them,
to fertilize them, and to keep them covered with straw the first summer after
they are planted out. It will of course be only the most vigorous and well
rooted plants which will show all their power of resistance and all their good
qualities.” (De Lehaie.) (See Nos. 21548 and 22819 for previous importations. )

23477. Vitis vinirera L. Grape.

From Aberdeen, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. F. W.
Eagle, at the request of Mr. R. A. Davis, government horticulturist,
Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August 29, 1908.

Karroo Belle. “This grape is a really good table fruit, possessed of hardy
qualities and largely resistant in this country to oidium; it would be quite at
home in the Santa Clara Valley, and also, I think, farther south, even in
Fresno.” (Davis.)

“T have succeeded in rearing a cross between the vines White Crystal and
Muscat Hambro, which I have named Karroo Belle. A magnificent grape,
strong grower, enormous cropper, very large and most compact bunches (some
eut this season weighed from 5 to 73 pounds), round and very large, almost
stoneless berries, which are a dark brownish purple where well exposed to the
sun, but where hanging in the shade are only slightly tinted, or even quite
green if very much shaded, and always with a great deal of bloom. Carries
exceptionally well, as proved by a box of grapes sent to Johannesburg con-
taining eight varieties, among which were Hannepoot, Crystal Muscat Hambro,
Uitenhage Blue, ete., all of which were useless except Karroo Belle, bunches of
which were perfect. As regards keeping qualities, we cut the first ripe bunch
off the parent vine on January 15, and the last one on June 28, which were
perfectly sound except a few berries stung by the bees through the bag, so
that we have been cutting grapes from the one vine for nearly five and a half
months.” (J/r. Lagle, Aberdeen, Cape Colony, in the Transvaal Agricultural
Journal, January, 1907, p. 472.)

“This variety of grape has been planted largely in different districts of the

Transvaal. The vine arrived with a flattering reputation, but has, unfortu-
nately, proved in the majority of cases quite worthless, owing to the fact that

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| 234'77—Continued.

it bore no fruit. The writer in the course of his journeys through the country
has only found two of the kind which ever gave signs of a crop, one of which
has been grown by Mr. J. G. Beverley, of Zeerust. This particular vine has at
present (in its third year) 59 bunches of grapes well formed and set and in
_ perfectly healthy condition. It would appear, therefore, that this grape, one
_ of the few varieties originated in South Africa, will under certain circumstances
do exceedingly well.” (Hatract from the Transvaal Agricultural Journal, Janu-
ary, 1907, p. 471.)

23481. Mepicaco sativa varia (Mart.) Urb. Alfalfa.

From Hamburg, Germany. Purchased from R. Liefman Sons, Successors,
: through Mr. I. L. Radwaner, 533 Hast 149th street, New York. Received
| August 31, 1908.

Sand lucern.

23482. Victa vitiosa Roth. Hairy vetch.

From Svalof, Sweden. Purchased from the Allmanna Svenska Utsadesak-
| tiebolaget, through Dr. Albert Mann, at the request of Mr. A. D. Shamel.
Received July, 1908.

To be used by Mr. A. D. Shamel, at Hockanum, Conn., as a cover crop in his
tobacco experiments.

234838. Danuta sp. ; Dahlia.

From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Mr. T. C. Schmidt. Received
September 3, 1908.

“Variety coronata. This Mexican sort is to be regarded as a forerunner of
quite a new class and certainly worth consideration, especially as the flowers
have a pleasant honey-like scent, which up to the present no other dahlia has.
The habit and growth of the plants are somewhat different from the other
known dahlia sorts, because they first’: nearly fully develop and then bring up
the enormously long flower stems, so that the flowers are from 20 to 28 inches
freely above the foliage. The whole plant reaches a height of about 43 feet,
blooms abundantly, and one can easily cut flowers with stems 24 to 30 inches
long, which makes this sort valuable for large bouquets, especially as the cut
flowers keep in water several days.

“The color of the flowers is a brilliant and bright scarlet, the form that of
the single dahlias, only the separate leaves are bent somewhat inward, and be-
sides that the flowers close in the evening, assuming thereby the form of a
erown. The raising from seed is not at all difficult. By sowing in May the
plants bloom in July and August.” (Schmidt.)

23485 and 23486.
From Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Dr. Veil Wittrock, director, Bo-
tanie Garden. Received August, 1908. .
Seed of each of the following:
238485. VICIA KOKANICA Reg. & Schmal.

“A perennial species occurring in the mountains of Kokan near Woruch,
Naubid, and in the passes of Basmandinsk (Turkestan).” (0. Fedts-
chenko, in Fedtschenko’s Journey in Turkestan, vol. 3.)

23486. PHLEUM PRATENSE NoDOSUM (L.) Halacsy.

23487. PHALARIS COFRULESCENS Desf.

From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Mr. Alfred Henry, Office of
Titles, Queen street, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August, 1908.

See No. 22961 for description.
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23488. ANpropocon HALEPENSIS (L.) Brot. Johnson grass.

From Brazil. Presented by Mr. H. M. Lane, president, Mackenzie College,
Sao Paulo, Brazil, through Mr. C. VY. Piper. Received August 24, 1908.

“This seed was procured from a seedsman and is probably from one of the
northern States of Brazil. It does not grow here (Sao Paulo).” (Lane.)

23489 to 23493.

From Cordoba, Spain. Received through Mr. Manuel Fraile, of this Depart- —
ment, September 4, 1908. |

23489. PUNICA GRANATUM L. Pomegranate. {
Sweet.

23490. -PUNICA GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.
Sour. ,

23491. AMmMyYGDALUS COMMUNIS L. Almond, —
Sweet.

23492. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS L. Almond.
Sitter.

‘These almonds are said to flower in April and May, but as the region from
which they come is a rather cool ae they probably should not be regarded as
late-flowering varieties.” (/’raile.

23493. Crocus sativus L. Saffron.
23494. Cucursira pero L. ° Squash.

From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, P. TI.
Received August 26, 1908.

“ Calabaza. This plant was found growing on a house in a barrio of a small
town on the shores of the Laguna de Bay, Luzon. The leaves are not unusual
in shape, but the center of each is of the richest gold or orange yellow surrounded
by a zone of the darkest and blackest of vegetable greens. The fruit from
which these seeds were obtained was rather small, weighing only about 2
pounds, with a major diameter of 64 inches and a minor of 44 inches. The
fruit has all the sweetness, dryness, and chestnut-like flavor of the best strains
of the Winter Hubbard squash. Externally the skin is smooth, the central
zone being of a dark rich green, on each side of which is an orange-yellow cap.
It looks more like a striking fancy gourd than a squash. The owner of the vine
from which I obtained the single fruit claimed that no one else owned a similar
plant, as he had always refused to sell mature fruits or seeds. From the
appearance of the vine I believe that it is a shy bearer, which does not lessen
the value of the plant as an ornamental of a very unusual character.” (Zyon.)

23495. Eucatyrprus microrueca F. Muell. Coolibah.

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Procured from Mr. J. H.
Maiden, director and government botanist, Botanic Gardens. Received
September 8, 1908.

“Widely dispersed over the most arid extratropical as well as tropical
inland regions of Australia. The ‘coolibah’ of the aborigines, according to
the Rey. Dr. Woolls. The tree wants ferruginous-gravelly soil, perfectly
drained. Withstands unscorched a frequent heat of 156° F. in Central Aus-
tralia, yet was not affected by exceptionally severe frosts (18° F.) in the south
of France when many other eucalypts suffered. The development of this
species in southern France and Algeria has been marvelously quick. [Prof.
Naudin.] One of the best trees for desert tracts; in favorable places 150 feet
high. Wood brown, sometimes very dark, hard, heavy, and elastic; it is pret-
tily marked, hence used for cabinetwork, but more particularly for piles, bridges,
and railway sleepers. [Rev. Dr. Woolls.]” . (Von Mueller.)

“This seed was introduced partly for raising trees for honey in California.”
(Young. )
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23496 to 23518.

From Yokohama, Japan.

Received August 14, 1908.

Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company.

‘The following seeds from the Jingpoo Chrysanthemum Garden. Japanese
names quoted:

23496 to 23502. CHRYSANTHEMUM STIPULACEUM (Moench) W. F.

Wight.
23496. ‘“ Shiro-mame.”

23501. “ Murasaki-no-kuruimono.”

23497. “ Kangiku.” Purple.

23498. Best pink. 23502. “ Oritaki-shiba.”

23499. ‘“ Kyo-miyage.” Purple.
Pink.

23500. “ Nure-garasu.”
Pink,

23503. ASTER sp. (?)
Purple.
23504 to 23518. CHRYSANTHEMUM STIPULACEUM (Moench) W. F.
Wight.

23504. ‘ Hano-no-seki,” 23512. “ Matsu-no-yuki.”
Purple. White.

23505. ‘“ Shukokin.” 23513. ‘‘ Gano-no-yuki.”
Red. White.

23506. ‘ Uji-no-sato.”” 23514. ‘“ Hakuwhoshu.”
Red. White.

23507. “ Bushi-no-kagami.” 23515. “ Jitsugetsu.’’
Red. White and purple mixed.

23508. “ Date-musume.’ 23516. Yellow.
Rede 23517. “ Kin-kujiyaku.”

23509. “ Okino-kaza.” Yellow.
White. 23518. ‘ Azami.”

23510. “ Fuki-no-yama.” Yellow.
White.

23511. “ Okina-no-tomo.”
White. ;

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub. Received September
4, 1908.

23519. GARCINIA BENTHAMI Pierre.

“This species is very widely distributed in all the provinces of lower
Cochin China and Cambodge.

“Branches opposite, tetragonal, very long. Leaves petiolate. The
flowers are terminal at the summit of a short shoot more or less sur-
rounded with bracts. They are solitary in the female plant. The petals
are broader and thicker than the sepals and are yellowish. In the
female flowers the stamens are completely lacking and the gynaeceum
has the form of a pear. The fruit retains the form of the pistil. It con-
tains 5 to 10 seeds having the form of a crescent.

“The tree is 20 to 25 meters high, of pyramidal form. Trunk straight,
45 to 50 centimeters thick, covered with a blackish bark, rough exteriorly,
filled interiorly with a white juice, present in all parts of the plant and
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23519 and 28520—Continued.

“The wood of G. benthami is reddish brown and very much esteemed. —
It is used for the same purposes as that of G. ferrea and differs from
it very little. If we consider what Rumphius says about that of G. cele-
bica L., we may regard it as established that all the Garcinias with a
white juice have reddish brown or honey-colored wood superior to that of
the other species of Garcinia. This observation is important for forest
cultivation.” (Hetract from Pierre’s Forest Flora of Cochin China.)
23520. GARCINIA CELEBICA L.

“This tree grows very quickly and without difficulty. The leaves have
an acid flavor; the fruits remain acid a long time; their taste when
they are perfectly ripe is somewhat like that of the cultivated mango-
steens. An excellent jelly is made of them and a refreshing pectoral
sirup which Lamarck says is in daily use at Mahé. Its fruits are used
in dyeing, and their rind has astringent properties and serves to make
vinegar. <A viscid, milky, yellowish juice runs from incisions made in
the tree, which gives a species of gum. ‘This mangosteen grows naturally
in the East Indies and is also found in the island of Bourbon and in
several of the Antilles.

“Tt is not a very tall tree and has a large tufted top. The branches
are glabrous, a little striate, slightly tetragonal, and covered with a
grayish or dull red bark. The leaves are opposite, numerous, oval-
lanceolate, pointed at the two ends, glabrous, green on both sides, much
narrower and less thick than those of the cultivated mangosteen. The
flowers are unisexual and borne on different plants. The female flowers
are terminal, solitary, hardy pedunculated. The fruit is globular, of a
yellowish red or saffron color, sometimes violet, crowned by the stigma ; it
is a little bit larger than the ‘ pomme d’api,’ which it resembles in form.

“The yellow juice which comes from incisions in this mangosteen
gives a kind of aromatic resin, sought after for medicinal purposes. The
fruit furnishes a balsamic acid, and the bark tannin.” (Hatract from
the Medical Flora of the Antilles, by Descourtilz.)

“These two species of Garcinia were introduced for testing as stocks on
which to grow the mangosteen, which is notably one of the weakest rooted
plants of this genus.” (fairchild.)

23522 to 23525. ;
From Chungking, west China. Presented by Rey. J. F. Peat. Received
August 24, 1908.
Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
23522. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Greenish yellow with dark hilum.
23523. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Black. Similar in appearance to No. 19183.
23524. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.

Red.
23525. PISUM ARVENSE L. , Field pea.
23526. GossyPlIUM HIRSUTUM L. Cotton.

From Carfcas, Venezuela. Presented by Dr. E. André, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, British West Indies. Received August 28, 1908.

“A curious variety.” (André.)

“Lint medium short staple length, drag very fine, of great strength. Prob-
ably a tropical cotton adapted to only tropical regions.” ( D. N. Shoemaker.)
23527. Musa parapisraca L. Banana.

From Ambos, Camarines, P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon,
Manila, P. I. Received September 8, 1908.

“Seed of an edible species. The fruit is large and well flayored and the fari-
naceous seeds are quite tender and eaten, not rejected, when the fruit is ripe.
They do not harden until the fruit begins to decay. It is one of our many

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16352'7—Continued.

‘varieties, and I can give you no specific or even local name other than ‘ sagin,’
‘but as sagin is Tagalog in general for banana, it does not amount to much.”
(Lyon.) e

23528. Ficus carica L. Fig.

|
[ From Nodoa, island of Hainan, China. Presented by Mrs. J. F. Kelly,
Hoihow, island of Hainan. Received September 8, 1908.

Seeds of a Chinese fig.

_ “Color when ripe dark red. Grows beside running water. Figs grow on
trunk of tree near base. Fruit is cool and delicious. Diameter as much as
og inches; outside pulp 1 inch thick and a large ball of white custard in the
center surrounded by seeds.” (/elly.)

23529 and 23530. Acacia spp.

From Chico, Cal. Procured by Mr. W. W. Tracy, jr., in charge of Plant
Introduction Garden. Received September 3, 1908.

Seed of each of the following:
23529. ACACIA LONGIFOLIA (Andr.) Willd.

Seeds from tree on Mr. Bidwell’s place at Chico, Cal. For trial at
Brownsville, Tex.

“A bushy Acacia useful in Australia for binding coast sands through
the facility with which the lower branches throw down roots into the
soil. The bark, while not so high in tannin as that of Acacia mollissima,
is used chiefly in tanning sheep skins.” (Haxtract from von Mueller.)

23530. ACACIA MOLLISSIMA Willd.

Seed procured from trees thriving in the streets of Chico, Cal. To be
tested in the open at Brownsville, Tex.

“The black wattle of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. An
Acacia thriving on the poorest soil and producing a bark so high in
tannin as to render its cultivation very profitable, especially in Natal,
where large plantations have been established on the rolling uplands;
as a tan producer it is by far the most valuable of the Acacias, and the
bark is especially valuable for tanning sole leather and heavy goods.”
(Extract from von Mueller.)

23531 to 23534. Rusus spp.

From Mokanshan, China. Presented by Rey. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai,
China. Received September 5, 1908.

Seed of each of the following:

23531 and 23532.

““These grow on the stem like the blackberry and have no core like
the raspberry. They are both red, with a pleasant acid flavor, and might
become fruitful and useful if cultivated in a proper location, or they
may be useful in hybridizing experiments.” (farnham.)

23533.

“TI found these growing wild and noticed that they resembled what
I remember seeing in New England and heard called ‘ English black
raspberry. I transplanted some to the garden, but was told that they
did not bear fruit. However, I persevered in cultivating them and they
commenced bearing, and the berries have improved in size and quality
until this year. Many of them were of good size and flavor.” (Farnham.)

23534.

“These seeds are from a bush I am cultivating that I found growing
wild here on the mountain 2,000 feet above the sea. It resembles the
raspberry in that the lobes of the berry are arranged around a core, or
center, but the vine is more like the blackberry, though the leaves are
very light on the under side, almost white, like the raspberry. The lobes
are slightly acid and red. They are very few at present, but I hope will
increase in number with cultivation.” (Farnham.)

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94 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

23535. INpIGOrERA GLANDULOSA Wendl. Befri

From Baroda, India. Procured by Mr. William H. Michael, Americ
consul-general, Calcutta, India, through Lieut. Col. M. J. Meade, GC. I. EB,
superintendent, Baroda Presidency. Received September 4, 1908. j

“The befri plant is an annual and belongs to the natural order Leguminosae.

It generally grows in black soil, and does not require much water. Befri is
contained in very small pods, which are gathered after the rainy season is over, }

“ Befri contains 21.18 per cent of albuminoids, whereas their proportions i
Indian wheat and oatmeal are, respectively, 18.50 and 16 per cent. In other
words, befri is 56 per cent more nutritious than wheat and 32 per cent more so
than oatmeal. It is ground, mixed with flour of bajri or other less nutritious
grains or grass seeds, and made into bread, bhedki, ete.” (Shamsudin J, Sule-
mani, chief medical officer of Baroda State.)

23536. Canarium Luzonicum (Blume) Gray. Pili nut.

From Tayabas Province, P. I. Presented by Mr. William §. Lyon, Manila,
P. I. Received September 8, 1908.

i
i

“I sent some of these nuts to a New York fruit seller some five years ago, ”
and in his opinion they rivaled the famous Brazil nut (Bertholetia) as a des-
sert nut. He, however, expressed an adverse opinion of their ever having any
commercial value as dessert nuts, owing to the hard shell resisting any ordinary
hand nutcracker.

“In a lot I picked up in Tayabas I found two or three which, though far
from having paper shells, were amenable to my heel on a board floor. I thought
the matter worth looking up, and ascertained that they came from the neigh-
borhood, and spent a few days collecting fruits from all the fruiting trees in
the vicinity. Although I made no ‘ find,’ I send on the fresh collected seeds for
you to grow as stock in case I am able to secure later scions of the paper-shell
variety.” (Lyon.) (See No, 21860 for previous importation.)

23542. Cucumis mexo L. Muskmelon.
o
From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. W. W. Keen, 1729 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa. Received August 26, 1908.

“Seed of melons now so abundant here (Paris). They are much larger than
our cantaloupe and of quite as fine a flavor, if not even better. ‘The interior is
a beautiful reddish yellow.” (Keen.)

“This is probably one of the varieties of the large Persian melons which do
not thrive in this region (Washington, D. C.), but do much better in the hot,
dry climate of Colorado and westward.” (W. W. Tracy, sr.)

23543. Puasrouus vuicaris L. Bean.

From Helsingfors, Finland. Presented by Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received
September 10, 1908.

Finnish runner bean.

23544 to 23547.

From Ningyuenfu, Szechuan, via Chengtu, China. Presented by Rev. —
R. Wellwood, American Baptist Mission. Received September 10, 1908.
Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.

23544 to 23546. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

23544. Large yellow with dark hilum; similar in appearance to
Nos. 19986 and 22877.

23545. Yellow with brown hilum; similar in appearance to No.
17862.

23546. Very small, black, smaller than any black-seeded soy bean
we have had.

23547. PISUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.
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23548. Psiprum cuasava L. Guava.

From Bradentown, Fla. Presented by Mr. W. A. Berg, through Mr. Walter
Fischer. Received September 16, 1908.

“Seed of the largest and finest fruit that I have yet seen. Weight, from 7 to
10 ounces; color of outside skin, green; when ripe the flesh is cream colored ;
fruit has a slight banana flavor and is late in ripening, coming in when others
have gone. Flesh one-half inch thick. Seeds from 75 to 175 in number,
bunched.” (Berg.)

83549. Aracuis nypocrea L. Peanut.

From Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American consul,
Saigon, Cochin China. Received August 28, 1908.

“These are very small, very abundant as to the number of seeds, but about
equal in weight to the yield of the Javanese peanut (about 1,700 pounds to the
acre). Because of the smallness of the seed the officials at the Jardin Botanique
hadn’t any good words for it. I tried to discover whether they were bunched
together more closely at the root of. the plant, but without success. They are
planted in rows, distanced 40 em., the rows 50 cm. apart, in soil sandy, moist,
and rich in nitrogen though poor in phosphoric acid, potassium, and lime.”
(Conner. )

23551 to 238623. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM Thy, Potato.

From Chile. Procured from Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, through
Mr. Alfred A. Winslow, American consul, Valparaiso, Chile. Received
at the Mississippi Valley Plant Introduction Garden, Ames, Iowa, August,
1908.

The following tubers. Descriptive notes by Prof. S. A. Beach, Mississippi
Valley Plant Introduction Garden. :

23551 to 23577.

“ Each of these is a wild variety or class of its own, sent as found grow-
ing in the virgin bush on the hills, mountain sides, and lowlands on the
island of the archipelagos de Chiloé and Guaitecas. They form the sole
food of the Chilote Indians and other native inhabitants. These tubers
grow abundantly in spots, often very deep in the ground or gravel. Many
grow from self-sown, grown, and planted seedlings. These preserve their
character and improve, increase in size, and also perfect their forms for
five consecutive years, when they become established sorts. Thousands
have to be dug to make small collections of new kinds. Often when a
little tuber is found it must wait many days for its companion to be
found far away. Generally all these improve with continued cultivation.
They are all good eating, especially baked; some when boiled are inclined
to dissolve, but with continued planting they outgrow this fault. <A col-
lection of seedlings is more effective to work on than sowing seeds, which
grow in every direction but the desired, and frequently strike back to the
worthless wild sorts.” (Husbands.)

23551. Dark purple, elongated, irregular. Flesh dark in center,
with purple line about darker portion.

23552. Red, elongated, irregular.

23553. Purple, round, flattened, regular.

23554. Purple, elongated, irregular.

23555. Dark purple, round or elongated, irregular. Flesh yellow.
23556. White, purple eyes and eyebrows, elongated.

23557. White, round or elongated, irregular.

23558. White, roundish but very irregular in shape, slightly
flattened. :
23559. Pink, elongated, irregular. Flesh contains a distinct line
about half way from center to circumference.
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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

23551 to 23623—Continued.

23551 to 23577—Continued.
23560. White, round. Flesh deep yellow.
23561. Red, elongated, irregular.
23562. Red, oblong, irregular.
23563. Pink, elongated, regular.
23564. Purple, round, one specimen knobby, regular. c

23565. White around eyes, balance purple, round, flattened,
regular.

23566. Purple, round, regular.
23567. White, round, regular.
23568. White, round, regular.
23569. White, elongated, regular.
23570. White, round, regular in size, irregular in shape.
23571. Purple, elongated or round, irregular.
23572. White, blotched with pink, round, irregular.
23573. Dark, mottled with purple, round, irregular.
23574. White, oblong, very irregular and knobby.
23575. White, round, regular.
23576. White, round, regular. Flesh deep yellow.
23577. White, elongated, flattened.

23578 to 23623.

“The following represent varieties of good potatoes of wild origin
from the archipelago before named. ‘There are no duplicates; if they
are alike, they came from distant parts and were grown under such
distinct conditions as to location, soil, moisture, plant food, ete., as to
entitle them to new Classification. The smallest that were suitable for
seed were collected for economy of space, which is very limited when
collecting tours are made on horseback. There are all sorts—white, yel-
low, pink, ete., fleshed. The yellow, and some white ones, are inclined
to sweetness and are of extra fine flavor. If they retain their native
merits when planted in such a distant home, you will get almost any
result you seek. I haye, however, proved to my satisfaction that extreme
changes in localities and conditions influence and alter flavor, size, and
shape. Many improve, others deteriorate. The red-skinned classes sent
are bad forms, but are very fine sorts to eat. Their names are of no
value, as they are local Chilote Indian names; often the same potato
has a different name in every locality where grown. Some of these are
seedlings of the second and third years’ growth. These will improve in
shape, size, and flavor by planting; at least they would do so if planted
in Chile. Long cultivation has made the others standard sorts, which
hold their own (in Chile) with indefinite continued sowing. It will be
strange if some of these will not have an affinity with your conditions.
Among these you will find some extra early, others late, mostly medium
early; some with a very small plant growth, others rank. While all
the flowers are true Solanum, they are of many different sorts and colors.
Some roots spread largely and yield on new growth also; others stay in
their proper places. Generally speaking, all are very productive and
yield from 40 to 120 for one; 60 per plant would be a safe average.
Another feature is their uniformity in size and shape. All these have
grown dry in short summers; that is, with natural earth moisture and
the extra heavy marine dews. I do not believe such tubers have ever
been tested so far inland as Iowa. That they will reproduce themselves
I have little hope. In my opinion they will be much better or worse;
as likely to be one as the other. From experiments I have made in
Chile, this is foretold. No one knows results, as no one has ever at-
tempted such experiments as you will make, i. e., from seaward to such
a far distance inland. I have gained better results from inland to sea-
ward. If you were to send me potatoes from Iowa and ask me to plant

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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 27

23551 to 23623—Continued.
23578 to 23623—Continued.

them in Chile and afterwards return the product, I do not believe you
would recognize them in any particular. I write these things for in-
formation, and not as instruction. Very many of these potatoes do
not rot if left in the ground through a winter of five months’ continued
rain. They must be on an inclined surface for drainage of the rain.’
(Husbands.)

23578. Light purple, round, regular.
23579. White, russeted, elongated, flattened.

23580. Red, round, irregular. Flesh with indistinct red line
about outside + inch from circumference. Flesh is streaked
with red.

23581. White, russeted, slightly elongated and flattened.

23582. Faint purple, coarsely russeted, round, regular.

23583. White, dumb-bell shaped, irregular.

23584. White, elongated, flattened, regular.

23585. White, round, regular.

23586. White, elongated, flattened.

23587. Pink, elongated, flattened, irregular. Flesh deep yellow.

23588. White or red, mottled with purple, round, irregular.
' 23589. White, elongated, irregular

23590. Dull red, elongated, flattened, regular.

23591. Red, slightly flattened, and oblong.

23592. Light red, round or elongated, irregular in shape and
size. Mottled flesh. Much like water core in apples.

23593. White, round, irregular. Flesh contains yellow streaks.
23594. Purple, round, irregular, knobby.

23595. White, round or elongated, flattened, irregular.

23596. White, blotched with purple, round, irregular.

23597. Purple, slightly elongated, and flattened.

23598. White, some specimens russeted, irregular, slightly elon-
gated. Flesh deep yellow.

23599. White, elongated, regular.

23600. Round, white, regular.

23601. Round, slightly flattened, irregular, white. Flesh yellow.
23602. White, elongated, regular.

23603. White, round, flattened, irregular.

23604. Red; several specimens round, the others oblong.

23605. White, pink around eyes, slightly elongated.

23606. White, elongated, irregular.

23607. Dull purple, round or elongated, flattened, irregular.

23608. White, elongated, regular. Flesh white. (Type A of Hus-
bands.) White, round, irregular. Flesh deep yellow. (Type B
of Husbands. )

23609. White, round, flattened, regular.

23610. White, round.

23611. White, russeted in patches, elongated, flattened, regular.
23612. Round.

we 23613. Red, elongated, flattened, regular, Flesh yellow.
= 2

SSC IE Sa Male

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

23551 to 23623—Continued.
23578 to 23623—Continued.

23614. Purple with white around eyes, round, irregular. Flesh ~
yellow, marked with red.

23615. White, elongated, irregular, uniform.
23616. Red, round, flattened, regular. Flesh streaked with red.
23617. White with pink eyes, elongated, irregular.

£3618. Dull red, coarsely mottled in small patches, elongated,
and flattened.

23619. Red, elongated, flattened, irregular. Flesh, deep yellow.
23620. White, elongated, irregular.

23621. Dull red, elongated, irregular.

23622. White, round or elongated, flattened, irregular.
23623. Red, elongated, knobby, irregular.

23625 to 23627.

From Orenburg, Russia. Presented by Mr. W. S. Bogdan, agronomist.
Received September 8, 1908.

The following seeds:

23625. MerpDICAGO FALCATA L. 23627. (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA L.
23626. LATHYRUS TUBEROSUS L.
23631. CoLcHICUM AUTUMNALE L. Colchicum.

From Baumschulenweg, near Berlin, Germany. Purchased from Mr. L.
Spiith, for Doctor True’s experiments. Received September 17, 1908.

See No. 23486 for description.
236382 to 236438. Musa spp. Banana.

From Ceylon. VProcured by Dr. C. Drieberg, secretary, Ceylon Agricultural
Society, Colombo, Ceylon, at the request of Mr. O. W. Barrett. Re-
ceived September 4, 1908.

The following suckers:

23632. Hambanpwealu. 23638. Kolikuttu,

23633. Suramondan. 23639. Rata Hondarawala.
23634. Sudu Pwealu. 23640. Maha Alumondan.
23635. WVarthawalu. 23641. Puspakedeli.

23636. Kalu Rata Hondarawala. 23642. Dalena.

23637. Suwadel. 23643. Alumondan,

S. P. I. Nos. 23632 to 23641 and 23643 are varieties indigenous to Ceylon,
while S. P. I. No, 23642 is a variety imported from Queensland some time since,
but is by no means an improvement on the Ceylon varieties. Varieties S. P. I.
Nos. 23637 and 23638 are generally considered the best.” (Drieberg.)
23644. Cornococcts amicarum (Wendl.) W. F. Wight.

Caroline ivory-nut palm.

From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William 8S. Lyon, Gardens of
Nagtajan, Manila, P. I. Received September 21, 1908.

See No. 21044 for description.
23645. Vuiota caucaraTa IL.

From Kew, England. Presented by Mr. David Prain, director, Moves
Botanic Gardens. Received September 21, 1908.

“Introduced for the purpose of hybridizing with the common pansy to pro- ;
duce an improved pansy that will withstand hot summer weather.” (Oliver.)

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23646 and 23647. Crraronta sitiqua L. Carob.

From Lisbon, Portugal. Secured by Mr. Louis H. Aymé, American consul-
general. Received September 21, 1908.

| Cuttings of each of the following. The name of the plantation, proprietor,
-and the average annual production of the tree from which the grafts were cut
are given.

23646. Krom Chito das Donas, plantation of Antonio José da Motta;
yield 35 to 40 pounds per annum.

23647. From Valle de Arrencada, plantation of Joaquin Traquino; yield
15 to 20 pounds per annum.

fy These cuttings were procured to take the place of similar ones received in
fal 907 and listed under Nos. 20962 and 20963, but which died.
i

23650. Sonanum muricatum Ait. Pepino.

~ From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Mr. Solomon Berliner,
American consul, through the Department of State. Received September
21, 1908.

“Cuttings of a fruit known here as ‘pera melon,’ or melon pear. This fruit
| grows on bushes about 2 or 3 feet high and when ripe is yellow and the shape
of a melon; in taste it is a blend between a cantaloupe and a pear.” (Ber-
—" .) (See No. 21546 for other importations of above.)

23656. Rosa moyest Hort. Rose.

From London, England. Purchased econ James Veitch & Sons. Received
September 23, 1908.

/ “A very distinct Chinese species of dense habit and with very spiny growths
and leaves. The latter have in most cases nine or eleven pinne and they are
very deep green. The flowers are nearly 3 inches across, rounded, single, and
made up of very thick, substantial petals. The color is deep, rich, rosy red,
but the buds are of brighter hue. This new rose should prove of great value
In the creation of a new race of garden roses.” (James Veitch & Sons.)

28658. Crrrus rriroiiata L.

From Santa Ines, Chile. Purchased from Mr. S. Izquierdo, through Mr.
W. T. Swingle. Received September 25, 1908.

“T cultivated this species here and it is the stock which I use for grafting
the citrus varieties producing fruits for the trade.” (Jzquierdo.)

238659. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Lindsborg. Kans. Presented by Mr. Carl Wheeler, through Mr.
J. M. Westgate. Received September 25, 1908.

_ Hungarian. “Said to be a part of a heavy shipment from Hungary to South
America, but which could not be marketed in South America owing to financial
stringency; several carload lots were sold to Kansas seed houses under the
cname of Hungarian alfalfa. Said to be a very hardy variety. To be grown for
“comparison and identification.” (Westgate.)

238660. PHALARIS COPRULESCENS Desf.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
September 25, 1908.

; See No. 22961 for description.
23662 to 23710. Eriopotrya JAponica (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.

Reciprocal loquat crosses, raised at the Department greenhouses by Mr.
G. W. Oliver, plant propagator. Numbered for convenience in recording
distribution September, 1908.

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

23662 to 23'7710—Continued.

Plants of each of the following:
23662 to 23683.
Olivier X Tanaka.
23684 to 23710.
Tanaka X Olivier.

The above crosses were made between Olivier, S. P. I. No. 6457, and Tanak
S. P. I. No. 8890.

23711. Crrrutuus vuncartis Schrad.

From Egypt. Presented by Mr. Hubert §S. Smiley, Gallowhill, Paisle
Scotland. Received September 23, 1908.

* Seeds of the *‘ Boutique el Zeit, commonly known as the ‘unedible water
melon.’ This comes from south of the Bahr el Ghael and round the port o
Rumhek. The natives grow it after the rains and extract the seeds and boi
them. The result is an oily film on top of the water. This is removed and the
process continued until an oil is procured which is said to be very good for
lighting purposes. Perhaps this plant would be of service to people in out-of-,
the-way parts of your country. The melon is unedible.” (Smiley.)

23712. FrsTucaA RUBRA DUMENTORUM (L.) Hackel.
Chewing’s fescue.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by, Mine ES Wer lsantis bivlogiem
Department of Agriculture, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received Sep-)
tember 28, 1908. |

237138. Eucauyprus microrueca F. Muell.

From Australia. Presented by Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, director, Botanic and
Domain Gardens, Melbourne, who procured it from J. Staer & Co., seeds-
men, etc., Wahroonga, New South Wales. Received September 29), 1908,

See No. 235495 for description.
23714 to 23733.

From East Africa. Received through Mr. O. W. Barrett, Director of.
Agriculture, Lourenco Marquez, Portuguese Hast Africa, September 21,
1908.

The following seeds:

23714. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot. |

“ (No. 1.) ‘A sweet sorghum’ in cultivation by the M’chopes Kafirs)
of Zavala section of Inharrime district. Height, 2.5 to 3.5 meters. Crop)
(second) in July.” (Barrett.) |

“ Hackel’s variety roxburghii. A 14-inch panicle, loose and open, with
very Slender branches. Type of the Madagascar ampembies. Glumes)
rather broad, reddish, hairy, becoming involute and gaping at maturity.
Seeds broadly oval, pearly white.” (Carleton R. Ball.)

23715. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot.

“ (No. 2.) A goose-neck variety in common cultivation by Kafirs in|
Gazaland. The best of about 6 more or less distinct sorts. Height, 3
to 6 meters. Prefers heavy alluvial soil. Native name (usually)
mapira.” (Barrett.)

“Fragments of the head of a white-seeded sorghum probably similar
to the preceding (S. P. I. No. 23715). Glumes shorter and firmer, but
involute and gaping. Seeds nearly circular.” (Carleton R. Ball.)

.23716. ANDROPOGON SoRGHUM (L.) Brot.

“(No. 3.) A straight blackhull variety in cultivation by natives of
lower Zambezi Valley. Height 3 to 4 meters.” (Barreitt.)

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23714 to 23733—Continued.

“Variety roxrburghii Hackel. <A 14-inch ‘head, typical, branches ex-
tremely slender, glumes narrowly ovate to lanceolate, acuminate, deep
mahogany red, involute and gaping at maturity. Seeds white, oval, sub-
acute, very Similar to shallwu.” (Carleton R. Ball.)

23717. VERNONIA SP. (?)

“(No. 4.) Rambling shrub common in Gaza and Inharrime districts.
Flowers fragrant, numerous, of unstable colors (white to bluish or rose).
Ornamental. Height 5 to 10 meters.” (Barrett.)

23718. CANAVALI OBTUSIFOLIUM (Lam.) DC.

“(No. 5.) A wild vine in open ‘bush’ between Chai-Chai and Inham-
bane. Length 4 to 8 meters.” (Barrett.)

23719. CANAVALI OBTUSIFOLIUM (Lam.) DC.

“(No. 6.) A wild vine in ‘ bush’ and along river banks in lower Zam-
bezi Valley. Length 4 to 10 meters.” (Barrett.)
23720. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
“(No. 7.) A ‘ Kafir bean’ in cultivation in the province of Inhambane.
Rare.” (Barrett.)
23721. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

“(No. 8.) A very common ‘ Kafir bean’ in Portuguese East Africa. A
smaller form is not so common. Sandy soil preferred. Yield in fair soil,
5 bags (80 kilos each?) per hectare.” (Bdarrett.)

23722. ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.

“(No. 9.) A common crop in the lower Zambezi Valley. Prefers heavy
alluvial soil. Height 14 to 2 feet. Local name naxenim; Ichuabo name
merubi.” (Barrett.)

23723. ASTRAGALUS PROLIXUS Sieber.

“(No. 10.) An erect, much-branched leguminous herb in open veld in
lower Zambezi Valley. Height about 1 meter.” (Barrett.)
23724. INDIGOFERA SP. (?)

“(No. 11.) A wild woody herb of the open veld in the lower Zambezi
Valley. Height 1 to 14 meters.” (Barrett.)

23725. CROTALARIA PODOCARPA DC.

“(No. 12.) A wild woody herb of the open veld in the lower Zambezi
Valley. Height + to 1 meter.” (Barrett.)

23726. INDIGOFERA HIRSUTA L.

“(No. 18.) A woody herb of the open ‘bush’ and alluvial plains of
Gaza and Inhambane. Height 1 meter.” (Barrett.)

23727. INDIGOFERA sp. (?)

“(No. 14.) A creeping leguminous herb in sandy soils in Limpopo
Valley (Gaza). A possible cover crop in sandy regions.” (Barrett.)
238728. GOSSYPIUM sp. (?) Cotton.

“(No. 16.) A dwarf wild cotton of the open veld in scattered districts of
Portuguese East Africa. Height about 4 to 1 meter. Prolific.” (Barrett.)
23729. SPATHODEA sp. (?)

“(No. 17.) ’Ngain. <A close-branched evergreen tree of the ‘bush’ in
Gaza. Suitable for a wind belt. Flowers rather large, whitish.” (Bar-
rett.)

23730. VIGNA sp. (?)

““(No. 18.) A leguminous vine of the ‘bush’ and veld. Length, 4 to
8 meters.” (Barrett.)

23731. TELFAIREA PEDATA (Smith) Hook.

“(No. 19.) <A gigantic cucurbit apparently wild in the ‘bush’ of
Inhambane. Diccious. Plants live two or three years and attain a

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23714 to 23733—Continued.

diameter at the base of some 6 inches (47 centimeters in circumference).
Seeds numerous in large (12 to 18 inches in diameter) fruit. Oil of good
quality ; kernels said to contain 60 per cent. Planted as a new oil crop.”
(Barrett.)

23732. SoPHORA TOMENTOSA L.

(No. 20.) A gray-leaved shrub or small tree growing in sand in the
coast region of the Mozambique Company’s territory. Suitable for a
wind hedge in Florida.” (Barrett.)

237383. MuUCUNA-. sp.

“(No. 21.) Seeds found on bank of Chinde River (the north mouth
of the Zambezi).” (Barrett.)

23734 to 23739.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, acting
superintendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received August 21, 1908.

The following seeds: i
23734. TAMARINDUS INDICA L. Tamarind.

Sweet.

23735. CAJAN INDICUM Spreng.

“May help us where grown in cotton fields to enrich the soil; better
than cowpeas.” (H. EH. Van Deman.) |
23736 to 23739. MANGIFERA INDICA L, Mango.

23736. Copalbhog. (See No. 10640 for previous introduction.)
23737. Khirsapati. -
23738. Malda. (See No. 9808 for previous introduction.)
23739. Kissenbhog. '

23740 to 23744.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. T. W. Kirk, biologist,
Department of Agriculture. Received September 380, 1908.

The following seeds. Native names in quotations.
23740. DysoxyLUM SPECTABILE (Forst.) Hook.

Kohekohe. ‘“‘ A handsome round-headed tree 25 to 50 feet high, 1 to 3
feet in diameter; flowers waxy white.

“Timber suitable for inlaying and furniture; leaves bitter and tonic.”
(Extract from Cheeseman’s Man. N. Zeal. Fl.)

23741. SoPpHoRA TETRAPTERA J. Mill.

Kowhai. “A small tree with exceedingly hard and durable wood,
which can be used for cog wheels and other select structures. Trunk
exceptionally attaining a diameter of 3 feet. The wood differs much
from that of S. tomairo of the Easter Islands [Dr. Phillippi].” (Von
Mueller.)

23742. NAGEIA EXCELSA (D. Don) Kuntze. (PoDOCARPUS DACRYDIOIDES
A. Rich.).

White pine, or Kahikates. ‘“ One of the tallest trees of the colony; said
to occasionally attain the height of 150 feet. The wood is white or pale
yellow, tough and compact, straight grained and easily worked, but
unfortunately not durable when in contact with the ground or where
regularly exposed to dampness. It is very suitable for inside work of
all kinds.” (7. F. Cheeseman, Fl. N. Zealand.)

23743. MYRSINE URVILLEI A. DC.

“Te Pau.” “This is a small closely branched tree, 10 to 20 feet high;
bark red on the young branches. The leaves are alternate, oblong, nearly
smooth, margins undulate. The flowers are crowded in fascicles on the

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branches below the leaves; small, whitish. The ovary has a large ses-
sile-fringed stigma. The fruits are small, round, and black.

“These characters seem to me to be of importance in an ornamental _
way, if the tree will stand our climate.” (H. C. Skeels.)

23744. CLIANTHUS PUNICEUS (Don) Soland.

“This is an old-fashioned greenhouse plant, grown sometimes to cover
rafters or trellis work, but more frequently trained around sticks placed
around the edge of the pot. Cultivated in eastern greenhouses, and a
favorite Californian outdoor shrub. Blooms all winter in Golden Gate
Park, San Francisco. The flowers, not very unlike these of the common
Hrythrina, are freely produced in hanging clusters. Cuttings rooted in
early spring may be grown into good-sized plants during the summer.
Water should be given sparingly during the dull months. Pruning, re-
potting, and tying the shoots should be done just before the growth be-
gins. A sharp lookout should be kept for the red spider, frequent syr-
ingings being the only remedy for this pest.” (@. W. Oliver and W. M.,
in Encyc. of Amer. Hort.)

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_ Acacia longifolia, 23529.

molissima, 23530.

| BD cctnis australis, 23450.
| Alfalfa, Hungarian, 23659.

(Peru), 28458 to 23467.
sand lucern, 23481.
(Spain), 28391, 23468.
Algarobilla. See Caesalpinia brevifo-
lia.
Almond (Spain), 23392, 23469.
bitter, 23492.
sweet, 23491.
Amygdalus communis, 23392,
23491, 238492.
persica, 23449,
Andropogon halepensis, 23382, 23488.
sorghum, 283338, 23355 to
23363, 23417 to 23422,
23714 to 23716.
Arachis hypogaea, 23549.
Aristotelia macqui, 23451.
Arrowroot (Brazil), 23386.
Aster sp., 23503. ~
Astragalus prolizus, 23728.
Averrhoa bilimbi, 23471.
carambola, 23473.

23469,

‘Bamboo (British India), 23476.

(Rio de Janeiro), 23425.
Banana (Ceylon), 238682 to 23648.
(Philippine Islands), 28527.
Bean, Bonavist. See Dolichos lablab.
Finnish runner, 23548.
Hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab.
Befri. See Indigofera glandulosa.
Bignonia unguis-cati, 23353.

Caesalpinia brevifolia, 23334.
coriaria, 23335.

Cajan indicum, 23332, 23735.

“ Calabaza,”’ 23494.

Canarium luzonicum, 23536.

Canavali obtusifolium, 23718, 23719.

Carica papaya, 23324, 23379, 23380.

Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua.

Carolina ivory-nut palm. See Coelo-

coccus amicarum.

Cascalote. See Caesalpinia coriaria.

Cassave. See Manihot sp.

Ceratonia siliqua, 23646, 23647.

Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa,

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Chrysanthemum (Japan), 238496 to
23502, 23504 to
23518.

stipulaceuwm, 23496 to
23502, 238504 to
23518.
Chusquea bambusaeoides, 23425.
Citrullus vulgaris, 23711.
Citrus aurantium, 23369, 23370.
decumana, 23371.
limonum, 233867.
nobilis, 23368.
trifoliata, 23658.
Clianthus puniceus, 23744.
Coelococcus amicarum, 23644.
Colchicum autumnale, 234386, 23631.
Coolibah. See Lucalyptus microtheca.
Cotton (Africa), 23728.
(Venezuela), 23526.
Cowpea (Africa), 23720, 23721. ,
Crocus sativus, 23498.
Cucumber tree. See Averrhoa bilimbi.
Cucumis melo, 23542.
Cucurbita pepo, 23494.

Dahlia sp., 234838.
Crown, 23483.
Daisy, Barberton.
soni.
Date, Ascherasi, 23488.
Dendrocalamus strictus, 23476.
Dipterocarpus alatus, 23348.
intricatus, 28844.
Dolichos lablab, 28329, 2333
Doryanthes palmeri, 23433.
Dysoxylum spectabile, 23740.

See Gerbera jame-

Hleusine coracana, 23722.
Hriobotrya japonica, 23622 to 23710.
Eucalyptus microtheca, 23495.
Fescue, Chewing’s. See Festuca rubra

dumentorum.
Festuca rubra dumentorum, 23712.
Ficus carica, 23528.

pandurata, 23435.

Fig (China), 23528.
Fragaria indica, 23345.

Garcinia benthami, 23519.
celebica, 23520.

(Java), 23519, 28520.

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36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Gerbera jamesoni, 23354.
Gladiolus sp., 23437.
Glycine hispida, 23325 to 23327, 23336
to 23388, 23522, 23523, 23544 to 23546.
Glycyrrhiza glabra, 23627.
Gossypium sp., 23728.
hirsutum, 23526.
Grape, Karroo Belle, 23477.
Grass, Guinea. See Panicum mavzi-

mum.

Johnson. See Andropogon hal-
epensis.

large water. See Paspalum di-
latatum.

molasses. See Melinis minuti-
flora.

unidentified (Brazil), 23383,
233884.

Guamuchitl. See Pithecolobium dulce.
Guava. See Psidium guajava.

Illipe latifolia, 23474.

Indigofera sp., 23724, 23727.
glandulosa, 235385.
hirsuta, 23726.

Jujube. See Zizyphus sativa.

Kafir. See Sorghum.
Kauri pine, 23450.

Lathyrus tuberosus, 23626.
Leitchee, Hak Ip, 23365.
Kwai mi, 23364.
Neu Mai Chi, 23366.
Lemon (Surinam), 238367.
Leucaena glauca, 23340.
Licorice. See Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Litchi chinensis, 23364 to 23366, 23395.
Loquat. See Hriobotrya japonica.

Mahwah. See Jllipe latifolia.

Mandarin (Surinam), 23368.

Mangifera indica, 23426, 23786 to
23739.

Mango, Gopalbhog, 237
Itamaraca, 2342
Khirsapati, 23737.

Kissenbhog, 23739.
Malda, 23738.

Manihot sp., 283872 to 23378.

Maqui. See Aristotelia macqui.

Maranta arundinacea, 23386.

Meadow saffron. See Colchicum au-

tumnatle.

Medicago falcata, 23625.

sativa, 23391, 23458 to 23467,
23468, 23659.
varia, 23481.
Melinis minutiflora, 23381.
Meyer, F. N., seeds and plants secured,
23348 to 23352.

Millet, Ragi. See Hleusine coracanda.

Mucuna sp., 237338.

Musa sp., 23632 to 23643.

paradisiaca, 23527.

Muskmelon, Persian, 23542,

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| Raspberry (China), 23346.

Myrciaria caulifilora, 23429 to 23481.
edulis, 23428. 3
Myrsine urvillei, 23743.

“ Nabuk.” See Zizyphus jujuba.
Nageia excelsa, 23742. ~
Necklace seed. See Lewcaena glauca.

Ophiopogon japonicus, 23348.

Orange (Surinam), 23369, 23370.

Ororylon flavum, 234382.

Oryed sativa, 23339.

Otaheite gooseberry. See Phyllanthus —
acida. ;

Panicum sp., 23888, 233884.
maximum, 23385.
Papaw. See Carica papaya.
Paspalum dilatatum, 23475.
Pea, field. See Piswm arvense. |
Peach, St. Helena, or Transvaal Yel- |
low, #23449.
Peanut (Cochin China), 23549.
Pepino. See Solanum muricatum.
Phalaris coerulescens, 23487, 23660.
Phaseolus vulgaris, 23543.
Phleum pratense nodosum, 23486.
Phoenix canariensis, 23423.
dactylifera, 23488.
reclinata, 23424.
Phragmites vulgaris, 23323.
Phyllanthus acida, 23472.
Pili nut. See Canarium luzonicum.
Pisum arvense, 23331, 23525, 23547.
Pithecolobium dulce, 23416, 23457.
Platonia insignis, 23427.
Poa pratensis, 23849.
Pomegranate (Spain), sour, 23490.
sweet, 23489.
Pomelo (Surinam), 233871.
Potato (Chile), 23551 to 23623.
Psidium guajava, 23548.
Punica granatum, 23489, 23490.

Reed (Sweden), 23323.

Rice (China), 28339.

Rosa moyesi, 23656.

Rubus sp., 23846, 283847, 23531 to 23584.
spectabilis, 23452.

Saffron. See Crocus sativus.
Salmon berry. See Rubus spectabilis.
Schefflera sp., 23434.
Sedge (China), 23350 to 23352.
Solanum jamesu, 233938.
muricatum, 23650.
tuberosum, 23551 to 23623. -
Sophora tomentosa, 23732.
Sorghum, kafir, Blackhull, 23417.
(Natal), 23421.
Red, 23418.
sorgo (Natal), 23419, 23420.
undetermined (Africa), 23714
to 23716.
(Natal), 23422.
(Rhodesia),
230930,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. oi

' Soy bean, Barchet, 23336.
; black, 23325, 23528, 23546.
greenish yellow, 23522.
Meyer, 23838388.
Riceland, 23337.
yellow, 23544, 23545.
yellowish green, 23326, 23327.
Spathodea sp., 238729.
Squash, “ Calabaza,” 238494.
Strawberry (China), 23345.

Tamarind (India), 23734.
Tamarindus indica, 23734.
Telfairea pedata, 23731.

Tricholaena rosea, 23390.

Undetermined, 23456.
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Vernonia sp., 23717.
Vetch, hairy. See Vicia villosa.
Vicia kokanica, 23485.
villosa, 23482.
Vigna sp., 23730.
sesquipedalus, 23328, 23524.
unguiculata, 23720, 23721.
Viola calcarata, 23645.
Vitis vinifera, 23477.
Voandzeia subterranea, 23453.

Watermelon (Egypt), unedible, 23711.
Woandsu. See Voandzeia subterranea.

Zizyphus jujuba, 234389 to 23446.
sativa, 238455.

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SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.
Albert Mann, Exrpertin Charge of Special Barley Investigations.
F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Expert.
Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H.C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants.

PERS OF MIAN SMI PAT.

U. S. DEPARTMENT oF AGRICULTURE,
BuREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., April 14, 1909.

» Srr: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend
for publication as Bulletin No. 153 of the series of this Bureau, the
accompanying manuscript, entitled ‘“‘Seeds and Plants Imported
During the Period from October 1 to December 31, 1908: Inventory
No. 17; Nos. 23745 to 24429.”
This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
_ publication.
Respectfully, | B. T. Gatitoway,

Chief of Bureau.

Hon. James WILSON,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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PeRiO) FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER. 31,
1908: INVENTORY NO. 17; NOS. 23745 TO 24429.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

It has been the custom for some time to mention in the introductory
1! statement a few of the new arrivals which seem to be worthy the
particular attention of the interested plant breeders and experi-
menters throughout the country. This does not mean that they will
in the end prove the most valuable, for often the promising introduc-
tions are “dead failures,’”’ while those which come in like poor emi-
erants with scarcely a letter of introduction frequently crop up later
somewhere in the country as new and valuable cultivated plants.

Those who are interested in the remarkable Chinese vegetables, .

whose possibilities have not at all been tested as they should be in
this country, will find Mr. Meyer’s collection, which he brought back
personally from Peking, a most interesting one (No. 23932 and follow-
ing). There can be little doubt that the Chinese restaurants which
are scattered all over the country are creating a taste among Ameri-
cans for these new vegetables, and the next step in their introduction
will be their culture on a small scale to supply the growing demand of
these restaurants.
_ Mr. W. T. Swingle has called attention to the possibilities of the
Indian bael fruit (No. 23745), both as a possible new fruit which is
prized in India and as a dry-land stock for the orange, and living
plants of it have been secured.

Through Mr. Pink, a plant breeder of Queensland, a new raspberry
has been secured which he claims has already become a favorite in
Australia (No. 23478).

The Florida and California growers of the fruiting hedge plant
Carissa will be interested in the newly secured species from Calcutta
(No. 23750).

A new green-manure legume from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is highly
recommended by Professor Hart (No. 23751).

A large collection of beans, cowpeas, squashes, field peas, and.
garbanzos and some remarkable hard-stemmed bamboos, which are
quite different from the ordinary oriental bamboos, have been sent by
Mr. Husbands (No. 23755 and following; No. 24211 and following;
No. 24358 and following).

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A number of additions to the strains or varieties of alfalfa have
been made from Peru, Australia, Spain, and Chile. These are
eagerly tried by the experts of the Department, who recognize the
great possibilities which he in any strain of this important plant
which may fit into one of the many special conditions in the country.

A collection of seed from grasses representing the best grazing
species on the veldt of Rhodesia (No. 23920 and following) will be
tested by the agrostologist of the Department.

Mr. Meyer’s collection of Chinese hollyhocks, prince’s-feathers, —
morning-glories, four-o’clocks, balsams, Chinese pinks, marigolds,
garden asters, etc., may have something of decided interest in it for
American florists (No. 23995 and following). .

A number of Syrian pomegranates from Sidon have come in for the —
experiments of the specialist of the Department, who is showing the |
possibilities of this fruit in America, which has so far been neglected |
by Americans.

A wild gooseberry from an altitude of 10,000 feet, which is used as
a hedge plant in the Szechuan Province of central China, and a wild
strawberry of good flavor from the same locality have been secured.

_ by Mr. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum (Nos. 24156 and 24165).

Two wild and possibly valuable dahlias from Mexico were sent in

by Doctor Rose for the dahlia breeders (Nos. 24168 and 24169).

he Bahia Navel orange has been reimported by Consul Demers
direct from Bahia, scions beg taken from trees that were grafted
on the ‘‘Laranja da terra”? which are said to yield better fruits than
those grafted on the ‘‘Laranja tanga,’ two different stocks in use
there.

A distinct variety of the Para grass which has been so valuable in
Texas has been secured from southern Brazil for trial in comparison |
with that already introduced (No. 24402).

A collection of Stizolobium, or velvet beans, has been sent on
request by Director Treub, of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Java,
for the purpose of comparison with the recently introduced species
from the Philippines which has proved so unusually promising.

The inventory covers a period of three months, from October 1 to
December 31, and includes 685 separate introductions. The prepara-
tion of the manuscript has been in the hands of Miss Mary A. Austin,
and the determinations of the material have been made by Messrs.
W. F. Wight and H. C. Skeels, of the Office of Taxonomic and
Range Investigations.

Davip FArRCcHILD,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., April 3, 1909.

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23745. BrLou MARMELOS (L.) W. F. Wight. © Bael tree.
From Savannah, Ga. Presented by Rev. Henry W. Hale. Received October
6, 1908.

See No. 22957 for description.

23746. BAMBOS SENANENSIS Franch. et Sav. Bamboo.
From Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama,
Japan. Received October 2, 1908.
““Misuzudake. This is a dwarf variety of bamboo growing wild at high altitude
in the province of Shinshiu.”’ ( Yokohama Nursery Company.)

23747. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

From Amritsar, Punjab, India. Procured from Mr. Theo. ©. Maller. Received
October 8, 1908.

Maller.

23748. RUBUS ROSAEFOLIUS 9° X ELLIPTICUS 3. Raspberry.

From Wellington Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr.
James Pink. Received October 3, 1908.

““Federal. This is a cross between a variety received from Japan under the name
of Rubus flava (=R. ellipticus Sm.), a strange growing plant, but useless commer-
cially; this was the male parent, the mother parent being our native Rubus rosae-
folius Sm. I crossed the plants in 1901. I did not think much of the product till
the present season, when the variety has improved much by cultivation and has
become a great favorite in the markets; in fact, it is the only Rubus grown for com-
mercial purposes in Queensland. The fruit is larger than the English raspberry
and of a bright crimson color.”’ (Pink.)

23749. MeErpicaGco SATIVA L. Alfalfa.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Senor Ignacio La Puente, through Mr. Charles
J. Brand. Received July 10, 1908.

“‘Senor La Puente states that this seed is from the latest crop, that it emanates
from the Department of Supe, and that the variety is one greatly prized in the coast
country of Peru. Kaerger in his paper ‘Die Landwirthschaft in Peru’ states that
in the coastal region of Peru, alfalfa, strange to say, will not grow in the height of
summer (January and February), even though it be given ample irrigation. The
esteem in which this variety is held may bear some relation to this fact.’’ (Brand.)

230750. CARISSA CARANDAS L.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, acting super-
intendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received October 1, 1908.
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23750—Continued.

‘‘A dense, spiny shrub or sometimes’a small tree, flowering from February to
April (in India) and bearing a small fruit which is grape-green when young, chang-
ing to white and pink as it approaches maturity, and black when fully ripe. The
fruit ripens from July to August.

‘‘In India the fruit is made into pickle just before it is ripe, and is also emplonea
in tarts and puddings. For these purposes it is said to be superior to any other In-
dian fruit. When ripe it makes a very good jelly equal to the red currant, for which
purpose it is cultivated in the gardens owned by Europeans. The shrubs are also
grown for hedges.”’ (Watt, Dictionary of Economie Products of India, 2: 165. 1889.)

‘This ought to be of value in southern California where the red currant does not
thrive.” (W. F. Wight.)

23751. STIZOLOBIUM sp.
From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Prof. J. William Hart, director,
Agricultural College. Received September 14, 1908.
‘‘T think this will prove one of our best legumes for green manuring.’”’ (Hart.)
Grown from No. 21094. See this number for description.
23752 and 23753. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Australia. Presented by Mr. Elwood Mead, The State River and Water
Supply Commission, Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, Australia, who procured
the seed from F. H. Brunning, Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, at the re-
quest of Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received August, 1908.

Seed of each of the following:
23752. Hunter River or Tamworth. ‘‘This comes from the chief alfalfa-crow-
ing district in Australia.’’ ( Mead.)
23753. Queensland. ‘This alfalfa was grown at Clifton on the Downs ay, aman
who is well up in the saving of a good strain of broadleaf alfalfa.’ (Brun-
ning.)

23754. EpGEWORTHIA GARDNERI (Wall.) Meism. Mitsumata.

From Yokohama, Japan. Procured from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received October 12, 1908.

See No. 9162 for description.
23755 to 23869.

From Chile. Received from Mr. José D. Husbands, Limdvida, Chile, October -
7, 1908.

The following seeds and plants, descriptive notes by Mr. Husbands; native names

quoted:

23755 to 23759. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.
23755. Extra fine. Grown dry in sandy soil, coast.
23756. ‘‘ Amidon” (starch). Extra good.
23757. ‘‘Coscorones Baya Pintado.”’ Extra good class for any use.

Good land.

23758. ‘‘Bayas Chico” (small bay).
23759. ‘‘ Mendez.’ Grown in black clay; irrigated.

23760. .VicNa UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

‘* Corregiiela.”” Very good and extra prolific at the tops or points.

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23761 to 23834. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.
23761. Nameunknown. [Exira fine class.
23762. ‘‘Coscorones Baya.’’ xtra fine class. Prolific.

23763. ‘‘Hntremetido Chico” (small meddler). A commercial bean
largely sown but not of the best quality. Stands droughts and
grows In any soil.

23764. ‘Blanco.’’ Extra good for any purpose.
23765. ‘‘ Barroso” (muddy). Extra good class.
23767. Extra early.
23768. ‘‘ Aparcido” (found). White pods.
The above (S. P. I. Nos. 23755 to 23768) grown by irrigation.
23769 to 23786. Grown dry about 10 miles from the sea.
23769. ‘‘Rosilos de Reigo.”’ Largely sown.
23770. ‘‘Rosilos de Rulo.’’ Largely sown.
23771. ‘‘Poratos Lacre” (red beans). Grown dry in poor sandy
soil.
23772. Grown in poor light soils.
23773. White. Extra fine class; grown in poor soil.
23774. Yellow. Grown dry on coast.
23775. Extra good class; grown in poor soil.
23776. Extra fine; grown in sandy soil.
23777. ‘‘Bayas Chico” (small bay). Grown in poor soil. Seed
mixed.
23778. ‘ Mantequilla” (butter). Extra superfine class.
23779. Yellowand red. Grown in poor sandy soil.

23780. ‘Burro Claro” (light-colored donkey). Extra good
class; grown in poor soil.

23781. Light yellow, medium size. Grown in poor soil.
23782. Cream and black. Medium quality; grown in bad soil.
P 23783. ‘‘Burro Oscuro” (dark donkey). Extra good class;
r erown in poor soil.
; 23784. Light yellow. Grown dry on the coast.
23785. Small, white, good; grown in bad soil.
23786. ‘‘Amarillos Chico” (small yellow). Grown in poor soil.
23787 to 23828. Stringless or garden beans grown by irrigation.
23787. Mixed, grown in clay soil.
23788. Round, yellow.
23789 and 23790. (No description.)
23791. Very good and productive.
23792 to 23795. (No description.)
23796. Brown.
23797. Good class.
: 23798 and 23799. (No description.)
23800. ‘‘Palo” (stick).
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23755 to 23869—Continued.

23761 to 23834—Continued.
23787 to 23828—Continued.
- 23801. Good sort.
23802. ‘‘Siete Semanas” (seven weeks). Good.
23803. (No description.)
23804. “‘Overos.”’ Good.
23805. Early and very prolific.
23806. Extra early and prolific.
23807. Can be grown dry in loose, sandy soil.
: 23808. Can be grown dry in loose, sandy soil.
23809 to 23811. (No description.)
23812. A good class.
23813 to 23815. (No description.)
23816. Geese beans.
23817 to 23819. (No description.)
23820. Green color. Rare.
23821 to 23827. (No description.)
23828. An extra early bean; grows two crops per year when
irrigated.
23829 to 23834. Stringless or gardQn beans from the coast; grown
dry.
23829. ‘‘Trigo” (wheat). Extra superfine quality. Prolific.
23830. Extra prolific.
23831. ‘China Lejos Grande.’’ ‘Grown dry in any soil.
23832. Allsorts. Grown dry in any soil.
23833. Grown in poor, sandy soil.
23834. No name.
23835 and 23836. PHASEOLUS COccINEUS L. Scarlet runner bean.
23835. Pink.
23836. ‘‘Parjares.”’ Said to be different from other white classes.
Grown by marine dews only.
These beans grow in any soil without losing their size or merit. The dif-

ference between suitable good and bad land sowing is chiefly in the greater
or lesser yield.

23837 to 23840. CucURBITA sp. Squash.
23837. Exgip good class.
23838. Extratgood; sweet, fiberless, prolific, meat solid; small cavity
for seeds.
23839. A very good class.
23840. Pinkish color, large, thick flesh, sweet, mealy, prolific, good.

23841. CucurBiTaA Maxima Duch. Squash.
Extra good class.
23842 to 23844. CucuRBITA sp. Squash.

23842. Black skinned; thick, sweet, fiberless flesh; extra good.

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23755 to 23869—Continued.
23842 to 23844—Continued.
23843. Extra good class.
The above (S. P. I. Nos. 23837 to 23843) grown by irrigation.
23844. Not as good as watered sorts.
23845. Cucurbita MAxImMA Duch. Squash.
Good class; sweet, thick, fiberless meat. ;

The above (8. P. I. Nos. 23844 and 23845) grown dry near the coast. The
squashes grown dry are of little merit when compared with the irrigated sorts.
Notr.—‘‘These squashes listed as Cucurbita sp. are probably Cucurbita maxima
Duch., but not determinable until grown. These seeds are very different from any
squash seeds found heretofore.”’—(W. F. Wight.)

23846 to 23851. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.

The following are common field peas orown dry in poor, sandy soil:

23846. A large, extra sweet field pea; fall sown.
23847. The most ordinary sort.
23848. The most ordinary. sort; seed mixed.
23849. Ordinary white peas; grown in poor soil.
23850. Common peas; grown in poor soil.
23851. -Grown in bad soil.
23852 to 23855. CiceR ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.
23852. “‘Garbanzos Chico” (small). Grown dry in red clay.
238538. ‘“Garbanzos Grande” (large). Grown dry in loose soil near coast.
23854. ‘‘Garbanzos Negro” (black). Grown dry in red clay.
23855. ‘‘Garbanzos Grande” (large). Grown dry in clay soil.

These peas (S. P. I. Nos. 23846 to 23855) are not samples of the many best
classes that can be had elsewhere in Chile, but are samples of the common
hardy sorts that grow dry on hills whose soil is so poor that no vegetation of any
kind exists except a few stunted red oaks. These are sown broadcast upon
the ground and plowed in.

23856 and 23857. Latuyrus sativus L. | Grass-pea.
23856. ‘‘Chicharos Grande” (large). Grow dry in any soil. Grow
larger or smaller according to the quality of the soil.
23857. ‘‘Chicharos Chico”’ (small). Grow dry in any soil. Always
small no matter what class of soil.

23858 and 23859. LENS ESCULENTA Moench. Lentil. -

23858. ‘‘Lentejas Rosillos” (gray lentil). Grown dry in bad soil.
23859. Common lentils. Grown dry in bad soil.

23860. Pisum sativum L. = Pea.
‘“Arvejones.’’ <A class of stringless peas. Both peas and pods are eaten.
23861. HorDEUM VULGARE L. Barley.

‘““Poda.”’ Grain head has 8 rows. This is mixed with other classes having
2, 4, and 6 rows of grain, respectively. The 4-rowed is called ‘‘ Caballuna.”’

23862. HorDEUM sp. Barley.
{ommon class grown in damp land; is discolored by the moisture of heavy
dews.

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23755 to 23869—Continued.

23863. JUGLANS NIGRA L. Black walnut.
Black walnuts long grown dry in Chile, but are not native of the country.
23864. CHUSQUEA VALDIVIENSIS E. Desv. Bamboo.

Colihue or bamboo. Solid stem, grows about 20 to 25 feet high, slightly
drooping, small scant foliage, short joints, very tough, grows dry on any poor
soil, extra hardy.

23865. CHUSQUEA VALDIVIENSIS E. Desv. Bamboo.

Colihue or bamboo. Solid stem, grows straight from 25 to 30 feet high, abun-
dance of small, long-leaved foliage, a good industrial class, grows dry on any
arid soil, extra hardy.

23866. ArRuUNDO DoNAX L. Giant reed.

Colihue or bamboo. Hollow stem, grows erect, about 25 to 30 feet high; roots
extend on top of the ground. From top to bottom has a rank leaf growth, like
corn leaves, extending from two opposite sides; the second year it throws out
branches. A valuable commercial class, extra hardy, resists droughts. This
was found growing on pure sand which dries to a powder eight months of the
year. ;

All of the above (S. P. I. Nos. 23864 to 23866) are from the Coast Cordilleras
about 35 to 40 miles from the sea, are readily eaten by allanimals; extra hardy. _

23867. CHUSQUEA Quita (Poir.) Kunth. Bamboo.
Quila. A long-leaf-stem class about 20 feet long; grows drooping.
23868. CHUSQUEA Quina (Poir.) Kunth. Bamboo.

Quila. A-drooping class whose short leaves grow in bunches close to the
stem from each joint. When the leaves are eaten they quickly grow again and
also sprout anew. A good forage class. From 10 to 20 feet long.

23869. CHUSQUEA QuILA (Poir.) Kunth.

Quila. Similar to 8. P. I. No. 23867 in leaf; plant somewhat dwarfed;
grows from 6 to 12 feet long. ;

All of the above (S. P. I. Nos. 23867 to 23869) are from the Coast Cordilleras
about 40 miles from the sea, are extra hardy and grow dry in poorest arid soils.

23870. RuBUS PANICULATUS Smith. Raspberry:

From Jaunsar District, Chakrata U. P., India. Presented by Mr. H. G. Billson,
Deputy Conservator of Forests, requested by Mr. David Fairchild at the sug-
gestion of Mr. Henry M. Dumbleton, Victoria, British Columbia. Received
October 13, 1908.

‘This ‘blue raspberry’ grows sparingly in the forests in the Jaunsar District. The
bush is small and trailing; the fruit is about the size of a logan berry, but with a beau-
tiful blue bloom, and is excellent eating.’’ (Dumbleton.)

‘This raspberry is the ‘Kala Anchu.’ It grows best below 6,000 feet and likes
damp, shady ravines.’’ (Billson.)

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23871. Mepicaco sativa lL. | Alfalfa.

From Elche, Spain. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist, Algiers,
Algeria, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received February 14, 1908. .

“This sample of alfalfa was grown at Elche, Spain, where Doctor Trabut personally

collected it. It has unusually large leaves and Doctor Trabut regards it as being
distinct from Algerian alfalfa.’? (Brand.) : .

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23872 to 23881.

From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. E. Tisserand, Minister of Colonies,
Jardin Colonial. Received October 4, 1908.

The following plants:
238872 to 23874. Musa parapisiaca L. Banana.
23872. Chec Chwea (Cambodia). : %
23873. Primitivo (Colombia).
23874. Gabou (Réunion).
23875. Musa cavenpisHi Lamb. Banana.

Sweet (New Caledonia). ;
23876 and 23877. CoLocasia ESCULENTA (L.) Schott.
23876. Green.
23877. Violet.
23878. BomBaX MACROCARPUM (Cham. & Schlecht.) Schum.

23879. PASSIFLORA LAURIFOLIA L.
23880. PASSIFLORA sp.
(Mexico.)
23881. AMORPHOPHALLUS BULBIFER (Roxb.) Blume.

23882. GaARCINIA CORNEA L. (?)
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
_ Agriculture. Received October 15, 1908.

“The Garcinia cornea L. is a small tree, with horizontal branches; leaves, leathery,
shining. Fruit the size of a small orange, bright red; seeds inclosed in a white, |
juicy, very acid aril.’’ (Hooker, Flora of British India.)

‘‘An evergreen tree; yields an inferior kind of gamboge; wood brown, heavy, of a
coarse unequal fiber, hard, rather close grained.’’ (Watt, Economic Products of India.)

‘‘Imported for use in solving the mangosteen problem.’’ ( Fairchild.)

| 23894 and 23895. RusBus CHAMAEMORUS L.
From Harrington Harbor, Canadian Labrador. Presented by Miss Edith Mayon,
Deep Sea Mission Hospital. Received October 17, 1908.

‘Plants and fruits of what is locally called the Bake apple; it resembles a yellow
raspberry in color and size, tastes of honey and bananas mixed, grows in moist
ground on a plant 4 inches high; the flower is white. It is very hardy, for our
winters are long and severe, the surface of the ground is still frozen (May 26) and
there is snow in all the hollows and shady places.’’ ( Mayon.)

23896. Mepicaco saTIva L. Alfalfa.

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Sefior Ignacio La Puente, through Mr. Charles
J. Brand. Received September, 1908.

“This seed probably originated in the vicinity of Supe, in the coastal plain region
of Peru.”’ (Brand.)

23897. CRYPTOCARYA RUBRA (Mol.) Skeels. (PEUmMUs RUBRA MOL.

SaGaG. Cuin. 185. 1782.) (Cryprocarya PEUMUS NEEs.)

From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger, Estacién Colico,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received October 20, 1908.

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23897—Continued.

‘‘A beautiful Chilean tree, persistent leaves, produces a small pink fruit of the
size of a small olive; natives eat the fruit after boiling it. Very ornamental when
fruits are ripe. Requires wet soil, can stand frost, grows best in valley protected
from wind, in forests.’’ ( Finger.)

23899. Uvaria rurA (Dun.) Blume.
From Pampanga, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William 8. Lyon, Gar-
dens of Nagtajan, Manila, P. I. Received October 20, 1908.

‘‘Small evergreen fruit tree, from sea level up to 2,000 feet, lat. 104° S.to 16° N.
Fruits oblong (5 em. X 3 cm.) in grape-like clusters, 10 to 30 berries. These are
edible and fairly palatable. Intense vermilion red, making tree in fruit very attrac-
tive.’ (Lyon.)

23900. AcTINIDIA ARGUTA (S. & Z.) Planch. (?)
From Marblehead, Mass. Received October 21, 1908.

‘‘From a 20-year-old vine on the place of Mr. Charles N. Parker, Marblehead, Mass.
This vine has borne fruit regularly since it was 8 to 9 years old, and I saw fruit on it.
There can be no doubt, therefore, that it is the female variety and a good bearer. The
fruit is of delicate flavor.’’ ( Fairchild.)

23901. CECROPIA PELTATA L.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent, Public

Gardens, Department of Agriculture, through Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical —

Garden, Miami, Fla. Received October 23, 1908.

‘A variety of the urticaceous quick-growing Cecropias with edible, not very well-
flavored fruits; available as a shade tree, abundant in the warmer valleys and rain-
forests of Mexico. Introduced for testing at the Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla.”’
(Chisolm.)

23902. MepicaGco SATIVA L. Alfalfa.
From Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, Lima, Peru, for Mr. C. V. Piper.
Received October 6, 1908.

San Pedro.

23913. Pinus DENSIFLORA Sieb. & Zuce. Pine.
From near Tungling, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, summer of 1908.
‘““(No. 1172a, Nov. 29-08.) This pine grows all over northern China and seems to
vary a great deal.’’ ( Meyer.)

23914. NICOTIANA TOMENTOSA Ruiz. & Pav.

From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Messrs. Haage & Schmidt, at the re-
quest of Mr. A. D. Shamel. Received October 26, 1908.

““T know very little about this species, but it was purchased at Mr. George W. Oliver’s
suggestion in connection with our work in hybridizing tobacco. It is a very large
species, with large leaves and tall stem. At present it is mainly of scientific interest,
but on account of its leaf size would probably be valuable as a parent for a composite
cross in regions where the yield of tobacco is the main consideration.”’ (J.B. Norton.)

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23915. Carica papaya L. , Papaw.
From Singerton, near Hectorspruit, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by
Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Received October
26, 1908.

‘These seeds were procured at an altitude of 1,200 feet, subtropical climate and
rather dry. The flavor was excellent, and though I can not say that it will prove

superior to that of some grown in the States, it is worth trying.’”’ (Davy.)

20916. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS L.

From Rio Mucury, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch, Casa do Correio,
Theophilo Ottoni, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Received October 26, 1908.

‘““We have become acquainted with a remarkable legume here. It is a vine which

- grows to a length of 40 to 50 feet or more, straggling over 3 or even 4 trees of the size

of orange trees. It bears its pods of (we have heard) ‘most delicious’ beans for 3
years in succession, and is very accommodating to a planter who is hard pressed for
time, for the beans will remain good on the vine for a long time after they are ripe.
Wherever the summer is hot enough, as in Florida, and there is no frost, 1t would
thrive, I think. The only thing it wants is a fertile soil and trees to climb over. One
plant will yield a large quantity of beans; on one I saw there were, I should think,
100 pods. The beans are so good that one friend said ‘Everyone is mad after them.’ ”
(Birch.)

23917. Carica sp. Wild papaw.

From Upper Rio Mucury, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch, Casa do Correio,
Theophilo Ottoni, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Received October 26, 1908.

‘“‘Seed of a tree called the ‘wild mamau’i. e., wild papaw, as it (the fruit) greatly
resembles a papaw in shape. The tree has a large, thick, quickly tapering trunk
about 2 feet 6 inches in diameter at the base and a comparatively small head, so that
one is quite a remarkable object in the landscape; naturally it only grows in rich forest
soil and usually on a slope. Whenever the natives find a young one in the forests
they always take it home and plant it near their door, as it is in great repute as a
medicine tree. They firmly believe that there is no finer remedy for anzemia than
its fruits. Do not forget that this fruit is a somewhat difficult one to eat. It has the
strange effect of scratching the tongue and sides of throat so much as to draw blood.
Whether this is due to minute spicules of flinty substance or a corrosive property of
the juice I have not yet found out, but I found that when my mouth and throat had -
become hardened by eating 3 or 4 I could take them with impunity. The largest
fruits are quite small compared to the cultivated papaw, being only 4 inches long and
14 inches in diameter, of a bright orange color, with tender skin and of luscious ap-
pearance. The foliage is very ornamental, like horse-chestnut in miniature; it is
quite striking and unlike every other forest tree here.’’ (Bzrch.)

23918 and 23919.
From New York. Presented by Mr. George V. Nash, head gardener, New York
Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York City, at the request of Mr. Frank
N. Meyer. Received October 26, 1908.
Seed of each of the following:
23918. BrrRBERIS AMURENSIS Rupr.
“Stock secured from Biltmore Nursery in 1903.’’ (Nash.)

*“4 densely branched shrub 4 to 5 feet high, quite variable, as seen in the
New York Botanic Garden. At the time of my visit, early in September,
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23918 and 23919—Continued.

1908, the bushes were most heavily loaded with bright scarlet berries, mak-
ing them extremely ornamental. Mr. Nash said that, in his expectation,
this particular variety may even replace B. thunbergii on account of its early
and ornamental fruiting capacities.”’ (Meyer.)

23919. Licustrvum sp.

“This came to us as Ligustrum massaloungeanum.”’ (Nash.)

‘‘A remarkable privet, with rather large leaves, of dark green, glossy ap-
pearance. Grows very densely branched and is of somewhat fastigiate habit.
May be of use in hybridization work when attempts are being made to create
a privet combining the hardiness of L. ibota with the leaf characteristics of
L. ovalifolium.”’ ( Meyer.)

23920 to 23929.
From South Africa. Presented by Mr. W. C.S. Paine, through Mr. W. D. Warne,

Cecil Hotel, Umtali, Rhodesia, South Africa. Received July 20, 1908.

Seed of each of the following:
23920. FERAGROSTIS sp.
23921. ERAGROSTIS sp.
23922. BAmBos (?).
23923. TrRISTACHYA BISERIATA Stapf.
23924. TrRISTACHYA REHMANNI Hack.
23925. PoGoNARTHRIA FALCATA (Hack.) Rendle.
23926. Panicum seERRATUM (Thunb.) R. Br.
23927. THreMEDA rorsKALit Hack.
23928. ANpDROPOGON RUFUS (Nees) Kunth. (?)
23929. ANDROPOGON PLEIARTHRON Stapf. (?)

“The above selection I made from veldt cattle favor, although I can not claim
to state with any authority the specific value of the grasses. The soil is dioritic,
a sandy loam, varying in color from pinkish red, deep red, and chocolate.’’ (Paine.)

23930 to 241138.

From China. Brought by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, direct
from China. Turned over to this office to be numbered for distribution Octo-
ber, 1908.

The following seeds:
23930. ASTRAGALUS sINicus L.

“(No. 986a, May 31, 1908.) A few seeds of a most important leguminous
plant, which is grown and plowed under for manure on low-lying rice fields.
Sown in the autumn in rows or broadcast, plowed under in May or early June
just before the rice has to be planted. According to the Chinese, is not fit
as a cattle food. Collected on some bamboo boxes while en route to America
aboard 8.8. Ashtabula, the soil coming from near Hangchow, Chekiang, China.”’
( Meyer.) :
23931. MerpicaGo DENTICULATA Willd. Bur clover.

“(No. .987a, May 28, 1908.) A yellow-flowered bur clover, grown by the
Chinese on low-lying rice fields as a winter crop, to be plowed under in spring,
serving as manure. Mostly sown in autumn in rows or broadcast after coming
up by itself. The cattle feed eagerly upon this crop. Collected on some —

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23930 to 24113—Continued.

bamboo boxes aboard 8. 8. Ashtabula, while en route to America, the soil

coming from near Hangchow, Chekiang, China.’’ ( Meyer.) |
23932. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser ~ 7 Gourd. |
From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. “(No. 988a, September, 1908.) A
small-fruited ornamental gourd, out of which the Chinese manufacture little
carved vessels for ornaments.’’ ( Meyer.)
23933. CuUCURBITA sp. |
From Spask, eastern Siberia. “*(989a, Oct. 20,1906.) An ornamental gourd,
producing remarkable quaint fruits which vary in all ways. Given to me by i
a Russian farmer.’’ ( Meyer.) )
23934. CucuRBITA PEPO L. Squash. {
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 990a, November, 1907.) A large
turban-shaped - gourd, one part of which is orange-yellow colored while the
other part is green with orange stripes. Quite ornamental.’ ( Meyer.)
23935. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 991a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese cucum-
ber called Huang kua; grown on trellises in the open ground.’’ ( Meyer.)
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 992a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A small musk-
melon; grown on light sandy soil. Chinese name Hsien kua.’’ ( Meyer.)

23937. Lurra cytinprica (L.) Roemer.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “‘(No. 998a, Mar. 25,1908.) A dishrag gourd,

23936. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon. |
|
the tender young fruits of which are eaten by the Chinese. Chinese name Shi |

kua.”’ ( Meyer.)

23938. BENINCASA CERIFERA Savi. Gourd. A |
From Peking, Chihli, China. “‘(No.994a, Mar. 25,1908.) A gourd eaten by i

the Chinese. Chinese name Tung kua.’’ ( Meyer.) }

23939. AcTINOSTEMMA sp.
From Peking, Chihh, China. “‘(No. 995a, Mar. 25,1908.) A very rare cucur-

bitaceous plant, called in Chinese Ly kua tze.’’ ( Meyer.)
23940 to 23945. LaGENARIA VULGARIS Ser. Gourd.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23940. ‘‘(No. 996a.) Chinese name Yang hu lu.’’
23941. ‘‘(No. 997a.) Chinese name Yoh hu lu.”
23942. ‘‘(No. 998a.) Chinese name Ko ko hu lu.”
23943. ‘‘(No. 999a.) Chinese name Shoo yar yow hu lu.”’
23944. ‘‘(No. 1000a.) Chinese name Ta yar yow hu lu.’’
23945. ‘‘(No. 100la.) Chinese name Ta paww hu lu.”

“The above Lagenarias are grown by the Chinese on trellises in their gardens;
the very young fruits are often eaten stewed as a vegetable; the old, well-
ripened gourds are used as bottles for oil, wine, and water, or when cut in two
lengthwise are used for water dippers and for pans in which to keep things.
The large round gourds serve the country Chinese for the same purpose as our
drawers in cupboards do, viz, to keep things stored in; and lastly these Lage-
naria seeds are often boiled with salt and sold as an appetizing delicatesse.”’
( Meyer.)

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20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

23930 to 24113—Continued.
23946 to 23952. CucurRBITA PEPO L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23946. ‘‘(No. 1002a.) Chinese name San kua.”’
23947. ‘‘(No. 1003a.) Chinese name Nan kua.’’
23948. ‘‘(No. 1004a.) Chinese name Tau nan kua.”’
23949. ‘“‘(No. 1005a.) Chinese name choo tze kua.”’
23950. ‘‘(No. 1006a.) Chinese name Ba loeng woo kua.”’
23951. ‘‘(No. 1007a.) Chinese name Shi bin woo kua.”’
23952. ‘‘(No. 1008a.) Chinese name Hsi hu kua.”’
‘The above numbers include pumpkins and squashes and are used by the
Chinese as vegetables, either stewed or boiled. The seeds too are roasted or
boiled in salted water and then dried. The plants are mostly grown between
corn, sorghum, and other tall-growing crops, sometimes even on rather alkaline
soil.’’ ( Meyer.)
23953 to 23956. DoticnHos LABLaB L. Bonavist bean.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23953. ‘‘(No. 1009a.) Chinese name Lung tsao pian doh. Black
colored.’’
23954. ‘‘(No. 1010a.) Chinese name Tze pian doh. Black colored.”
23955. ‘‘(No.10lla.) Chinesename Ching pian doh. Brown colored.”
23956. “(N
‘All the above hyacinth [bonavist] beans are grown by the Chinese against
sorghum-stem fences and between sorghum and corn crops, in which case they
use the stems of these last-named plants for their support. The pods when —
ereen and juicy are sliced and eaten boiled as a vegetable; the leaves when dry
are boiled in soups and considered a rather expensive food.”’ ( Meyer.)

o. 1012a.) Chinese name Pai pian doh. White colored.’’

23957. PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS L. Scarlet runner bean.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1013a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The scarlet
runner is grown sparsely in northern China against fences of sorghum stems and
on poles, apparently for ornament, though the fresh pods are sliced and eaten }
boiled and the dry beans are sometimes cooked in soups. «Chinese name Hua
pian doh.”’ ( Meyer.)
23958. PHASEOLUS vULGARIS L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1014a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A form of garden
bean, loving a rich garden soil, but being able to stand much alkali. The —
young pods are eaten boiled as a vegetable; the dry beans are cooked in
soups. Chinese name Yueng pian doh.’ ( Meyer.)
23959. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1015a, Mar. 25,1908.) A long string bean,
the pods of which are eaten boiled as a vegetable. Has to be grown on stakes
and is remarkably productive. Chinese name Chiang doh.’’ ( Meyer.)
23960. ABRUS PRAECATORIUS L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1016a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The paternoster
bean; grown by the Chinese for medicine and for ornament, namely, they —
manufacture beads and bracelets of the seeds by stringing them on strong
threads. Chinese name Yae ho hua.’’ ( Meyer.)
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23930 to 24118—Continued.
23961. Ricinus communis L. Castor oil bean.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1017a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The castor oil
bean which is grown all over China, the oil being used for culinary purposes,
viz, all the doughnuts and small cakes which the Chinese eat for breakfast are
fried in it, and it seems to lose its peculiar medicinal properties after having
been heated. Chinese name Ja ma tze.’’ ( Meyer.)

23962. Coix LAcRYMaA-JjoBI L. Job’s tears.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1018a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The well-known
Job’s tears, seeds of which are used for ornaments. Chinese name T'sao choo
tze.”’ ( Meyer.)

23963 and 23964. Brassica PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. (SINAPIS PEKIN-
ENSIS Lour.) (Brassica PETSAI Bailey.) Chinese cabbage.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23963. ‘‘(No. 1019a.) Chinese name Boo to pai tsat.”’
23964. ‘‘(No. 1020a.) Chinese name Shoo pai tsai.”’

‘““Sow the cabbages at the end of July or early in August, transplant in early
September in well-worked and heavily manured soil. Do not let them suffer
from lack of water. Harvest after the first heavy frost and store away in a cool,
frostproof cellar. Will do especially well in the irrigated sections of the United
States.’’ ( Meyer.)

23965. Brassica JUNCEA (L.) Cass. Chinese mustard.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 102la, Mar. 25,1908.) Grown asan early
vegetable for greens, being sown very early in spring in a well-worked, light,
warm soil. Pulled up and sold in bunches; also picked for private use. Chi-
nese name Yitsat.’’ ( Meyer.)

23966. Brassica RAPA L. Turnip.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1022a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a long,
white spring turnip. As such, grow it in light, well-worked soil. Sow in rows
as early as possible in a protected place. The turnips stewed with milk form a
good dish in the early summer. Chinese name Pien lang.” ( Meyer.)

23967. RapHANUS saTivuS L. Radish.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1023a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A red variety.
Sow in hills, distance 14 feet apart, in early August, on well-drained soil. Har-
vest before heavy frost. Store in cellar for winter use. Eaten stewed like
turnips. Chinese name Tung lung hong lou ba.’’ ( Meyer.)

23968 and 23969. RapHANus sativus L. Radish.

From Peking, Chibli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

23968. ‘‘(No. 1024a.) Chinese name T'sui low poo (green radish-
turnip).”’

23969. ‘‘(No. 1025a.) Chinese name Hong swee low poo (red radish-
turnip).”’

“These peculiar roots are largely eaten by the Chinese as appetizers and
really are very pleasing to the taste and promote digestion. Sow in early
August in well-drained soil, in hills 14 feet apart in each direction. Harvest
before a heavy frost and store in cool cellars for winter use. Always eaten raw
and sliced lengthwise.”’ (Meyer.)

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23930 to 24113—Continued.

23970. APpIUM GRAVEOLENS L. Celery.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1026a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese variety
of celery, much used in soups and in various other dishes, although quite strong.
May contain more of the active alkaloids than our own varieties and be of
use in celery-salt manufacture. Chinese name Hu dién mae hua.’ ( Meyer.)

23971. Daucus carota L. Carrot.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1027a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese carrot.

Sow in rows in somewhat sandy though rich soil. Do not let them have any

lack of water. Chinese name Hu low poo.’’ ( Meyer.)

23972. CoRIANDRUM SATIVUM L.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1028a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A well-known —
herb, the young leaves of which are used by the Chinese to flavor their soups
with. The seeds are also used in various kinds of candy. Chinese name
Hsien tsai.’’ ( Meyer.) : 4
23973. lLactuca sativa L. Lettuce. :

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No.1029a, Mar. 25,1908.) A Chinese lettuce {
which does not form a head, but the stems get to be quite fleshy and are stewed
like asparagus. Quite tasty. Chinese name Swn tsai.’’ ( Meyer.)

23974. Beta vuuecaris L. Beet. |

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1030a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a red
beet root, the young leaves of which are eaten stewed and also the roots when
about full grown. This is inferior to our own varieties. Chinese name Hong
pai tsar.’’ ( Meyer.)
23975. CapsicuM ANNUUM L. Pepper.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1031la, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chihli pepper
grown by the Chinese partly for ornament and partly for condiments. Chinese
name Shi tze cheeow.”’ ( Meyer.)

23976. SoLANUM MELONGENA L. Eggplant.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1032a, Mar. 25, 1908.) An eggplant jf
which may turn out to be more ornamental than useful. Chinese name Chieng —
yen chi.” ( Meyer.)
23977 to 23983. CELOSIA ARGENTEA L.

From Peking, Chibli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

23977. ‘‘(No. 1033a.) Chinese name Hong gee kuan hua.”
23978. ‘‘(No. 1034a.) Chinese name Huang gee kuan hua.”
23979. “‘(No. 1035a.) Chinese name Huang shoo gee kuan hua’”’
23980. ‘‘(No. 1036a.)° Chinese name Tze shoo gee kuan hua.”’
23981. ‘‘(No. 1037a.) Chinese name Hong shoo gee kuan hua.”
23982. ‘‘(No. 1038a.) Chinese name Pai shoo gee kuan hua.”
23983. ‘‘(No. 1039a.) Chinese name Kuan shang chiar kuan.”’

““The above forms are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants.’’

( Meyer.)
23984 to 23988. AMARANTHUS spp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23984. ‘‘(No. 1040a.) Chinese name Lo lie show.”’
23985. “‘(No. 1041la.) Chinese name Hong doo chuang hua.”

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28980 to 24113—Continued.

23984 to 23988—Continued.
23986. ‘‘(No. 1042a.) Chinese name Sen doo chuang hua.”’
23987. “(No. 1048a.) Chinese name Tze doo chuang hua.”’
23988. “(No. 1044a.) Chinese name Pai doo chuang hua.”’

“The above plants are grown by the Chinese in their gardens as summer
annuals.’’ ( Meyer.)

23989. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM L. Poppy.
From Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 1045a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A poppy grown
for its ornamental flowers in gardens in North China. Chinese name Hong
yeén swee hua.”’ ( Meyer.)
23990 to 23992. PAPAVER RHOBAS L. Poppy.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23990. “(No. 1046a.) Chinese name Hong yii mie ren hua.”’
23991. “(No. 1047a.) Chinese name Pai yit mie ren hua.”’
23992. “(No. 1048a.) Chinese name Ten yii mie ren hua.”’

“These flowering poppies are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden
annuals. Sow early.” ( Meyer.)

23993 and 23994. CassIA OCCIDENTALIS L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25. 1908.)
23993. “(No. 1049a.) Chinese name Huang whee tze.”’
23994. “(No. 1050a.) Chinese name Sing huang whee tze.”’
“The above are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants.’’ ( Meyer.)
23995 to 23999. PoLyGoNuM oORIENTALE L. Prince’s-feather.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23995. “(No. 105la.) Chinese name Swee ping hua.”’
23996. “(No. 1052a.) Chinese name Pai mow dan.”’
23997. “(No. 1053a.) Chinese name Hong mow dan.”’
23998. “(No. 1054a.) Chinese name Tze mow dan.”’
23999. “(No. 1055a.) Chinese name Ten mow dan.”’

“All the foregoing varieties of prince’s-feather are cultivated by the Chinese
of North China in their gardens as ornamental plants. The colors of the
bracts range from pure white to dark red. Plants are able to stand alkali
very well and may be of use in the Western States.’’ ( Meyer.)

24000. Hisiscus sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “ (No. 1056a, Mar. 25, 1908.) An ornamental
plant grown in gardens in North China. Chinese name Huang tchu kwi hua.”
( Meyer.)

24001 and 24002. Darura sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

24001. “(No. 1057a.) Chinese name Te la ba hua.”’
24002. “(No. 1058a.) Chinese name Ta pai la ba hua.”’

“Both of these are apparently Solanaceze and are grown by the Chinese of
North China as ornamental garden plants. They may prove to be novelties.”
( Meyer.) ;

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24003 to 24008. Matva sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

24003. “(No. 1059a.) Chinese name Hong shoo show gee.”’
24004. “(No. 1060a.) Chinese name Ten shoo show gee.”’
24005. “(No. 106la.) Chinese name Pai shi gee hai tang.”’
24006. “(No. 1062a.) Chinese name Lang shi gee hai tang.”
24007. “(No. 1063a.) Chinese name Hong shi gee hai tang.”
24008. “(No. 1064a.) Chinese name Pai shi gee hai tang.”’

“The above are grown by the Chinese of North China as ornamental garden —

plants.”’ ( Meyer.)

i
24009 to 24016. AtrHara RosEA (L.) Cay. Hollyhock. ~

From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24009. ‘“(No. 1065a.) Chinese name Huang ta show gee.”’
24010. “(No. 1066a.) Chinese name Lang ta show gee.”’
24011. “(No. 1067a.) Chinese name He ta show gee.”’
24012. “(No. 1068a.) Chinese name Sen ta show gee.”’
24013. “(No. 1069a.) Chinese name Pow ta show gee.”’
24014. “(No. 1070a.) Chinese name Tze ta show gee.”’
24015. .“(No. 107la.) Chinese name Jong ta show gee.”’
24016. ‘(No. 1072a.) Chinese name Moo ho ta show gee.”’

‘The hollyhocks are favorite garden plants with the Chinese of North China,
thriving wellin the semiarid climate of northeast Asia. Among these preceding
numbers there is one said to be black, No. 1067a (S. P. I. No. 24011), but in
all probability the seeds will appear to be very much mixed, as with nearly

all seeds to be had in China. There may be hardier and more disease-resistant

varieties than those we possess at present among this lot.’’ ( Meyer.)
24017 to 24019. Darura sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24017. ‘“‘(No. 1073a.) Chinese name Hong ba hsien hua.”’
24018. ‘(No. 1074a.) Chinese name Pai ba hsien hua.”’
24019. ‘“(No. 1075a.) Chinese name Lang ba hsien hua.”’
“The above are grown as ornamental plants in North China.” ( Meyer.)
24020 to 24029. IpomorA PURPUREA (L.) Roth.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24020. ‘‘(No. 1076a.) Chinese name Hong la ba hua.”’
24021. “(No. 1077a.) Chinese name Huang la ba hua.”’
24022. ‘‘(No. 1078a.) Chinese name T%e la ba hua.”’
24023. ‘(No. 1079a.) Chinese name Pai la ba hua.”’
24024. “(No. 1080a.) Chinese name Sen la ba hua.”’
24025. “(No.108la.) Chinese name Lang la ba hua.”
24026. “(No. 1082a.) Chinese name Hua la ba hua.”’
24027. “(No. 1083a.) Chinese name Luo ching la.ba hua.”
24028. ‘(No. 1084a.) Chinese name Noo ho la ba hua.’’.
24029. “(No. 1085a.) Chinese name Shoo hong hua.”’

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| “The above are in all probability different varieties of Ipomoea purpurea;
grown by the Chinese in North China as ornamental garden climbers against
fences and walls. There are said to be all kinds of colors among these, but the
seeds are probably very much mixed.’’ ( Meyer.)

24080. Ipomora sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 1086a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A species of
morning-glory grown in gardens in North China. Chinese name Lang chu ling
tze.”’ ( Meyer.)

24031. IpoMmoEa sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. “(No. 1087a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Chinese name
Hu lu pian doh, which name may be fictitious, as pian doh is the name for
Dolichos lablab. This Ipomoea is grown like the rest of the morning-glories as
| an ornamental garden vine.’’ ( Meyer.)

1 24032. Iris ENsATA Thunb. (?)
| From Peking, Chihh, China. “ (No. 1088a, Mar. 25,1908.) Apparently an

Iris, grown as an ornamental plant in gardens in North China. Chinese name

Shir yong chieng.”’ ( Meyer.)

- 24033 to 24044. Mirapiiis JALAPA L. Four-o’clock.

From Peking, Chihh, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

24033. “(No. 1089a.) Chinese name Luaun hong mu lee.’’
24034. “(No. 1090a.) Chinese name Luaun huang mu lee.’’
24035. “(No. 109la.) Chinese name Luaun pai mu lee.’’
24036. “(No. 1092a.) Chinese name Luaun sen mu lee.”’
24037. “(No. 1093a.) Chinese name Luawn tze mu lee.”’
24038. “(No. 1094a.) Chinese name Luaun hua mu lee.”’
24039. “(No. 1095a.) Chinese name Huang mu lee hua.”’
24040. “(No. 1096a.) Chinese name Lang mu lee hua.’’
24041. “(No. 1097a.) Chinese name Pai mu lee hua.”’
24042. “(No. 1098a.) Chinese name Sen mu lee hua.’’
24043. “(No. 1099a.) Chinese name Hong mu lee hua.”’
24044, “ (No. 1100a.) Chinese name Tchung tze hu mu lee hua.”

““These twelve preceding numbers are varieties of the ordinary four-o’clock,
which is a great favorite with the Chinese of North China. They are able to
stand considerable alkali in the soil.’’ ( Meyer.)

24045 to 24058. ImpaTIENS BALSAMINA L. Balsam.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

24045. ‘‘(No. 110la.) Chinese name Lang ting tung.”
24046. ‘‘(No. 1102a.) Chinese name Sen ting to tung.”
24047. ‘‘(No. 1103a.) Chinese name Hong ting to tung.”
24048. ‘‘(No. 1104a.) Chinese name Te ting to tung.”’
24049. ‘‘(No. 1105a.) Chinese name Pai ting to tung hua.”’
24050. ‘‘(No. 1106a.) Chinese name Suo ching ting to tung hua.’
24051. ‘‘(No. 1107a.) Chinese name Hua pien ting to tung hua.”
24052. ‘‘(No. 1108a.) Chinese name Moo ho ting to tung hua.”’
24053. ‘‘(No. 1109a.) Chinese name Hong lung tsao tung hsien hua.’”

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23930 to 24113—Continued.
24045 to 24058—Continued. F
24054. ‘‘(No. 1110a.) Chinese name //wa lung tsao tung hsien hua.’
24055. ‘‘(No. lllla.) Chinese name Tze lung tsao tung hsien hua.”

24056. ‘‘(No. 1112a.) Chinese name Lang lung tsao tung hsien hua.”
24057. ‘‘(No. 1113a.) Chinese name Pai lung tsao tung hsien hua.”

24058. ‘‘(No. 11l4a.) Chinese name Lang hua pien lung tsao tung
hsien hua.”’

‘‘All the preceding numbers are apparently varieties of the ordinary balsam,
which is much grown by the Chinese as an ornamental summer annual, mostly
in boxes and earthen vessels. There are some fine varieties among them, and
as a whole they may prove to be somewhat hardier than our own strains.’”
( Meyer.)

24059 to 24062. (Undetermined.)
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24059. ‘‘(No. 1115a.) Chinese name Ta nai kong.”
24060. ‘‘(No. 1ll6a.) Chinese name Pai nai kong.”’
24061. ‘‘(No. lll7a.) Chinese name Hong sho yo.”
24062. ‘‘(No. 1118a.) Chinese name Sun kuan moo.”’ =

‘‘These four numbers represent apparently a Salvia or some closely allied |
genus of Menthacee; they are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden [
plants.’’ ( Meyer.)
24063 to 24066. DianTHUS CHINENSIS L. Chinese pink. |

From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar, 25, 1908.)

240638. ‘‘(No. 1119a.) Chinese name Hong shir chow.”’.
24064. ‘‘(No. 1120a.) Chinese name Ten shir chow.”
24065. ‘‘(No. 112la.) Chinese name T7ze shir chow.”’
24066. ‘‘(No. 1122a.) Chinese name Pai shir chow.”

“The above are apparently different varieties of Chinese pinks, which are |
favorite plants in Chinese gardens.”’ ( Meyer.)
24067 to 24069. (Undetermined.)

From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

24067. ‘“‘(No. 1123a.) Chinese name Hong wan sho chii hua.”’
24068. ‘‘(No. 1124a.) Chinese name Pai wan sho chii hua.”
24069. ‘‘(No. 1125a.) Chinese name Huang wan sho chit hua.”’

‘“Grown 2s an ornamental garden plant in North China.’”’ ( Meyer.)

‘“These seeds belong to a species of Asteracee.’’ (H. C. Skeels.)
24070. HELIANTHUS sp.

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1126a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Apparently a |
Helianthus or a closely allied composite. Grown as an ornamental garden |
plant in North China. Chinese name Hong mt lou sung.” ( Meyer.)

24071 to 24073. HELIANTHUS ANNUUS L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24071. ‘‘(No. 1127a.) Chinese name Huang kwi hua.”’
24072. ‘‘(No. 1128a.) Chinese name Cheeoo lien tung.”’

¥ OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908, . 2

23930 to 24118—Continued.
a 24071 to 24073—Continued.
24073. ‘‘(No. 1129a.) Chinese name Tsau yang hua.”’

““These sunflower varieties are cultivated in China for their seeds, which
are eaten as a delicatesse; for their leaves, which are fed to domestic ani-
mals; and for their stalks, which are used for fuel.’? ( Meyer.)

24074 and 24075. CrYSANTHEMUM CORONARIUM L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24074. ‘‘(No. 1130a.) Chinese name Hoow tze kang.”’
24075. ‘‘(No. 113la.) Chinese name Yae lié hsien.”’
‘“The above are grown by the Chinese in North China as ornamental garden
plants.’’ (Meyer.)
24076 to 24078. CRASSINA ELEGANS (Jacq.) Kuntze. Zinnia.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
3 24076. “‘(No. 1132a.) Chinese name Hong chung mae hua.”
24077. ‘‘(No.1133a.) Chinese name Huang chung ye mae hua.”’
24078. ‘‘(No. 1134a.) Chinese name Pai mu sié mae hua.”’

‘““The above are apparently varieties of Crassina elegans, which is grown
sparsely as a garden plant in North China.’’ (Meyer.)

24079 to 24081. CaALENDULA OFFICINALIS L. Marigold.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24079. ‘‘(No. 1135a.) Chinese name Ten hsi fan lien.”’
24080. ‘‘(No. 1136a.) Chinese name Hong hsi fan lien.”’
24081. ‘‘(No. 1137a.) Chinese name Chung tsaén tze hua.”

‘““The above are varieties of the ordinary marigold, grown as an ornamental
garden plant in North China.”’ ( Meyer.)

24082 to 24085. TaceETes ERECTA L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24082. ‘‘(No.1138a.) Chinese name Hung chu hua.”’
24083. ‘‘(No. 1139a.) Chinese name Hong chit hud.”’ |
24084. ‘‘(No. 1140a.) Chinese name Hong fu jung hua.”’
24085. ‘‘(No. 114la.) Chinese name Huang fu jung hua.”
|
i

““The above are apparently varieties of Tagetes erecta or a form closely allied

to it. They are grown as ornamental garden annuals by the Chinese of North
China.” (Meyer.)
& 24086. Lacruca sativa L. (?)

From Peking, Chihli, China. ‘‘(No. 1142a, Mar. 25,1908.) A composite.
Grown as an ornamental garden plant in North China. Chinese name Hong
kwerhua.’’ ( Meyer.)
24087 to 24109. CaALLISTEMMA CHINENSIS (L.) Skeels. (ASTER CHINENSIS

L.) (CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS Nees.) China aster.

From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)

24087. ‘‘(No. 1148a.) Chinese name Huang chiang hsi la hua.”
24088. ‘‘(No. 1144a.) Chinese name Lang chiang hsi la hua.”
24089. ‘‘(No.1145a.) Chinese name Hwei chiang hsi la hua.”
24090. ‘‘(No. 1146a.) Chinese name Hua chiang hsi la hua.”

23930 to 24113—Continued.

‘seeds were picked by me, while passing a few fields near the upper regions of

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24087 to 24109—Continued.
24091. ‘‘(No. 1147a.) Chinese name Tze chiang hsi la hua.”

24092. ‘‘(No. 1148a.) Chinese name Nan hong chiang hsi la hua.”
24093. ‘‘(No. 1149a.) Chinesename Moo ho jung tchuchianghsilahua.”?
24094. ‘‘(No.1150a.) Chinese name Hua yung tchu chiang hsi la.” |
24095. ‘‘(No. 115la.) Chinese name Fen yung tchu chiang hsi la.”
24096. ‘‘(No.1152a.) Chinese name Tze yung tchu chiang hsi la.”’
24097. ‘‘(No.1153a.) Chinese name Hong yung tchu chiang hsi la.”
24098. “(No. 1154a.
»

24099. ‘‘(No.1155a.) Chinese name Pai hua pien chiang hsi la.’’

Chinese name Pai yung tchu chiang hsi la.”’

24100. ‘‘(No. 1156a.) Chinese name Tze hua pien chiang hsi la.”
24101. ‘‘(No. 1157a.) Chinese name Chiang hsi chit.”’

24102. ‘‘(No. 1158a.) Chinese name Pai kwei choo chit.”
24103. ‘‘(No. 1159a.) Chinese name Hong kwei chow chit.”
24104. ‘‘(No.1160a.) Chinese name Huang kwei chow chit.”’

24105. ‘‘(No. ll6la.) Chinese name Lang kwei chow chit.”

24106. ‘‘(No. 1162a.) Chinese name Fen kwei chow chit.”
24107. ‘‘(No. 1163a.) Chinese name Tze kwei chow chit.”
24108. ‘‘(No. 1l64a.) Chinese name Hua kwei chow chit.”
24109. ‘‘(No. 1165a.) Chinese name Moo ho kwet chow chit.”’

‘““The above are apparently various forms and varieties of our ordinary garden
aster, which is held in high esteem by the Chinese as a garden flower. There |
are said to be yellow-flowered varieties among this collection, but in general
the seeds will be found to be very much mixed.

‘As the garden aster is a native of northern Asia there may be found some
types among this lot that may be of value for breeding purposes or for rather
uncongenial climates.”’ ( Meyer.)

24110 to 24112. Panicum miiAceum L. Proso millet.

From northern Korea. (September, 1906.)
24110. ‘‘(No. 1168a.) A white-seeded drooping millet.”
24111. ‘‘(No. 1169a.) A red-seeded drooping millet.” -
24112. ‘‘(No.1170a.) <A black-seeded drooping millet.”’

‘‘ Apparently rare forms of millet grown by the Koreans for food. These few

the Tumen River and I never came across them again later on.”’ ( Meyer.)
24113. Panicum sp.

From northern Korea. ‘‘(No. 117la, September, 1906.) A millet grown on
very low lying lands; used by the poor peasants, when ground up, as a gruel. |
Try it on low river bottoms as a late fodder crop; it stools out enormously on —
rich land.’’ ( Meyer.)

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} 24114. Aracuis HyPoGEA L. Peanut.
From Marseille, France. Procured by Hon. Robert P. Skinner, American
consul-general, at the request of Mr. W. R. Beattie and Mr. C. S. Scofield.
Received October 27, 1908.
Gambia. ‘‘Pods medium size to small, light in color, closely netted, indentations
' quite shallow, so that the exterior surface of pods is comparatively smooth; generally
two, sometimes three, and occasionally one pea in a pod; shells thin and quite firm
and strong; peas medium size, one-third larger than Spanish, crowded together in
pod and almost completely filling cavity, color of pea rather dark brown, outer skin
adhering very tightly; flesh of pea clear white color, germ considerably extended at
end of pea and easily removed.
“This pea will be exceptionally valuable for use in the manufacture of candy and
other products where shelled nuts are required.’”’ (W. R. Beattie.)
‘““These peanuts were procured for testing in this country for their oil-yielding
properties in comparison with the American varieties.”” (R.A. Young.)

24115 to 24121.
From Amani, German East Africa. Presented by Dr. A. Zimmerman, Biologic
t Agricultural Institute, at the request of Mr. C. V. Piper. Received October
| 23, 1908. .
“The following seeds of legumes being tested here for their value as green fertilizing

plants.”” (Zimmerman.)

24115. Croraaria sp.

24116. CRorTaLaRIA sp.

24117. CROTALARIA sp.

24118. CROTALARIA HILDEBRANDTII Vatke.

24119. CRoTALARIA sTRIATA Schrank.

24120. Do.icHos (?).

24121. INDIGOFERA (?).

24122 to 24127. ANDROPOGON soRGHt™M (L.) Brot. Kafir.

From Greytown, Natal, South Africa. Procured from Mr. T. Thresh, ‘‘Thorn-
ton,’’ Greytown, Natal, by Mr. E. Fitzgerald, Native Affairs Department,
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, presented by Mr. A. E. LeRoy, Adams, M.S., Natal.
Received October 6, 1908.

Seed of the following. Descriptive notes by Mr. Carleton R. Ball; native names
by Mr. LeRoy:
24122. Mehlo ka kuka. Blackhull kafir, apparently typical. Small head, 7
inches long; glumes, short, shiny black; seeds medium, white.

24123. Sibuyana. Blackhull kafir type; very compact glumes and seeds
slightly larger than normal, the seeds are white with distinct brownish
tinge, especially at tip.

24124. Simuktywana. Blackhull kafir type; head compact, very similar to
preceding (S. P. I. No. 24123), but seeds more deeply tinged with brown.

24125. Ngabani omhlope. Kafir type of head, but seeds large; whitish or
mostly pearly glumes two-thirds as long as seeds, these are greenish or, in the
case of those at the base of the head, reddish brown.

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24122 to 24127—Continued.

24126. Ngabani obomvu. Red kafir, apparently typical head, he and
more slender than normal for the United States. ;
24127. U Jiba. ‘‘The natives do not like the taste of this, but raise it be-
cause the birds do not trouble it. Birds trouble all other kinds very
greatly.’’ (LeRoy.)

Related to Red kafir, but with very large seeds; glumes about two-thirds as
long as seeds.

24128 to 24130. ANpbROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.
From Egypt. Presented by Mr. Hubert 8. Smiley, Gallowhill, Paisley, Scotland.
Leceived September 23, 1908.

Seed of the following. Descriptive notes by Mr. Carleton R. Ball; native names by
Mr. Smiley:
24128. Bahrel Bugger. Typical durra Ahmar or brown-seeded durra; Bees
shiny black; large seeds, pale and shiny red.

24129. famashi. ‘‘This is considered the best for bread making.” (Smiley. )

A form apparently intermediate between durra Ahmar and durra Beda the
white form; the seeds are pale brown, head is otherwise identical with durra
Ahmar.

24130. Heygeri. Seeds white or brownish white; glumes shiny black and
naked.
‘These are typical Egyptian durras with very large and heavy ovate, extremely
compact, pendant heads; the same or very similar varieties tested by me in the last
few years always have immense stalks, 2 to 3 inches in diameter at the base, 8 to 13
feet high, and having from 20.to more than 30 leaves; they are mostly very late and
will therefore not mature in much of our dry plain region; they are not at all adapted ~
to the more humid region, because the compact heads become moldy in wet weather |
and badly injured by worms.’’ (Ball.)

‘This durra is sown as a rain crop in Berber, Atbara, Zeidab, and Shendi districts.
Directly the rains are over, the natives go out to the borders of the desert and sow the
grain on the poor, rocky soil. They then leave it, as it requires no cultivation, and
it receives no more water than that left in the soil by the rains. A good crop would
be about 6 ardebs per feddan. These sorghums are the principal foodstuffs of the
natives.’? (Smiley.)

24131. GARCINIA sp.

From Palawan, Philippine Islands. Procured by Mr. William 8. Lyon, Gardens
of Nagtajan, Manila, P. I. Received November 4, 1908.

‘“This species is from sea level, extending from coast inland 3 to 5 kilometers only;
is generally 14 to 15 meters, although sometimes larger, wide spreading and seemingly
arobustgrower. Fruit edible by natives, monkeys, and parrots, but I balked at much
of it.”? (Lyon.)

24132. BENZOIN sp.(?)

From Mokanshan, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai, —

China. Received November 4, 1908. ,

‘‘This shrub grows 8 or 10 feet tall. In September (here) the branches are covered —

thick with beautiful, very bright red berries; a bush here and there among the ©

green shrubbery around a lawn would be pretty. Sow in the autumn, I suppose.””
(Farnham.)

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{ 24134 and 24135. :

% From Florida. Grown by Mr. P. J. Wester at the Subtropical Garden, Miami,
Fla. Numbered for convenience in recording distribution November 9, 1908.
24134. CHRYSOPHYLLUM MONOPYRENUM Swartz.

“This belongs to the Sapotacez and is a native of south Florida, where it
grows to a small tree, attaining sometimes a height of about 18 feet. The leaves
are leathery and dark green, shining above and satiny beneath, something
similar to the star apple, with which many are familiar, only this is darker and
more lustrous than that species, making it more ornamental. The fruit is of
no value.’ ( Wester.)

24135. THEespEsiA POPULNEA (L.) Soland.

‘““This is usually considered a native of the Old World, which has long been
naturalized to the West Indies and has probably drifted with the Gulf Stream
to the shores of Florida, where it grows wild on the Keys and occasionally on the
mainland. This plant will attain a height here of about 20 feet or more and
about the same spread under favorable conditions.’’ ( Wester.)

‘“*These plants will probably be of value in southern California as ornamentals and
shade trees. Both stand slight frosts.’’ ( Wester.)

24136. CRINODENDRON PATAGUA Mol.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by the Arnold Arboretum. Received
October 26, 1908.

‘““A tree attaining a height of 30 feet; pyramidal shaped; pretty foliage; very ele-
gant, lily-shaped, drooping, red flowers.’’ (Dr. F. Franceschi.)

24137 and 24138. Zra mays L. Corn.
From Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns,
botanist, School of Agriculture. Received November 2, 1908.
Seed of the following:

24137. “Blue corn, is regular Aztec corn, very much used for tortillas.”
_ (Stearns.)

24138. ‘‘White corn, used same as above (S. P. I. No. 24137).’’ (Stearns.)

24140 to 24145.

Collected near Simla, India, in the Himalayan foothills. Presented by Mr.
Evarard Cotes, Greenwood Court, Simla, India, through Mr. Frank N. Meyer.
Received November 10, 1908.

Seeds of the following. Descriptive notes by Mr. Frank N. Meyer:
24140. PRruNUS ARMENIACA L. Wild apricot.
Resembles the cultivated ones very much.
24141 to 24144. Amycpatus persica L. Peach.
24141. Probably an improved cultivated form.
24142. Very small pits, probably the genuine wild type.
24143. Small heart-shaped pits.
24144. The pits ceem to resemble those of the Chinese Honey peach.
24145. Pyrus sp. Pear.
A wild variety.
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24146. AsparRaGus FILICINUS GIRALDU C. H. Wright.

From Florence, Italy. Presented by Mr. Pasquale Bauarini, director, O1 °
Botanico del R. Instituto de Studi Superiori, via Romana 19. Received
November 13, 1908. oO

“The form known in gardens as variety Giraldii is characterized by its large, fecal “
glossy, green phylloclades, usually borne in groups of five, and the solitary green
flowers produced on very slender pedicels much longer than the phylloclades. The
flower buds are brownish. This form has been collected in China in the Province of
Shensi by Pére Giraldi and in Szechwan and Hupeh by Dr. Aug. Henry.

‘“The species is a very variable one, and three varieties of it are enumerated in
Hooker’s Flora of British India, vi. 315, but the variety Giraldii has larger phylloclades
than either of these.’’ (Charles Henry Wright, in The Gardeners Chronicle, August 15,
1908.)

24147. MALPIGHIA GUADALAJARENSIS (Wats.) Rose.

From Ixtlan del Rio, Tepic, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Alfred Lonergan, through
Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received November 12, 1908.

‘* Manzanita or Manzana del Cerro (mountain apple). A low-growing tree, with
small edible fruits of a taste resembling that of the apple. Grows wild on the steep,
rough mountain sides in the eastern part of Tepic Territory and along the contiguous j
western border of the State of Jalisco, Mexico. The bark is used in tanning, and these 4
fruits were imported to be planted at Brownsville, Tex., and Miami, Fla., to grow
trees for this purpose.”’ (Frederic Chisolm.)

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24148 to 24154. Punica Granatum L. Pomegranate. i

From Sidon, Syria. Procured by Mr. G. Bie Ravndal, American consul-general,
Beirut, Syria, from Mohamed Effendi Dada, gardener. Received November
13, 1908.

The following cuttings:

24148. Suneiny. 24152. Mawardi.
24149. Malissah. 24153. Mukl el Bagel.
24150. Bint el Basha. 24154. Seify.

24151. Zaffan i.

‘*Perhaps the most popular varieties of sweet pomegranates grown here are the
Malissah (S. P. I. No. 24149) and the Bint el Basha (S. P. I. No. 24150). The Mawardi
(S. P. 1. No. 24152) is also rather sweet, but considered slightly inferior to the varieties
already mentioned, so also the Mukl el Bagel (S. P. I. No. 24153), the latter as well as
the Zaffani (S. P. I. No. 24151) is somewhat tart, but not as acid as the Suneiny (S. P. I.
No. 24148). The Seify (S. P. I. No. 24154) is well thought of in Syria. It is found in
the Damascus region, as well as in the vicinity of Sidon.

‘When seeds are planted the trees will be wild and require grafting, while cuttings
will produce trees of the variety of the cuttings. Pomegranates out here thrive on _
shade and water. Rats are very fond of the fruit and climb the trees for meals, leaving ;

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the shells of the fruit hanging quite empty.”’ (Ravndal.)

24155 to 24165.
From Szechwan Province, China. Secured by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold -
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department. Re-
ceived October and November, 1908.
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| 24155 to 24165—Continued.
| ~The following seeds:
24155. Rusus xantHocarpus Bur. & Franch.

‘““(No. 806.) Subshrub 6 inches to | foot high; flowers white; fruits yellow,
of good size and flavor. Common in abandoned cultivated areas and stony
places generally in the valley of the Min River from 6,000 to 10,000 feet; abun-
dant around the town of Sungpan. Fruit ripe July to end of August, according
to altitude.”’ ( Wilson.)

24156. RIBES sp.

‘““(No. 836.) Bush 6 to 12 feet; fruit green and very acid. The common
gooseberry, abundantly employed as a hedge plant around Tatienlu; altitude
8,000 to 10,000 feet.”’ (Wilson.)

24157. Triticum agstivum L. Wheat.
‘““(No. 845.) A white awnless wheat; 3 to 4 feet high; ripening in May. A
common crop on the Yangtze banks, Szechwan Province.”’ ( Wilson.)

24158. HorpdEUM VULGARE L. Barley.
‘““(No. 846.) Ordinary six-rowed barley; 2 to 3 feet high; ripening in May;

cultivated in the Yangtze Valley, Szechwan.’’ (Wilson.)

24159. HorDEvUM sp. Barley.

‘“(No. 847.) A common six-rowed awned barley; ripe in May; abundantly
cultivated on the banks of the Yangtze River, Szechwan.’’ (Wilson.)

24160. Triticum arstivum L. Wheat.
““(No. 848.) A red wheat; 3 to 4 feet high; ripe in May. A common crop in

the Yangtze Valley, Szechwan.’ (Wilson.)

24161. Horpdeum vuucare L. Barley.

““(No. 849.) <A barley with purplish glumes, ripe in May; sparingly culti-
vated in the department of Weichon on the borders of the Chentu plain.’’
(Wilson.)

24162. Brassica JUNCEA (L.) Cass. Chinese rape.
*““(No. 851.) Large Chinese rape, Ta tsai yu; 4 to 6 feet high; abundantly
cultivated throughout the Yangtze Valley and the Chentu plain.’’ (Wialson.)

24163. BRaAssIca sp.

‘““(No. 852.) Small Chinese rape, Hsas tsai yu, 2 to 3 feet high; not quite
such a common crop as No. 851 (S. P. I. No. 24162), but very generally culti-
vated in Szechwan. For special use of these and all the Szechwanese economic

plants, see Consul-General Hosie’s report on the Province of Szechwan.”’

( Wilson.)

24164. Triticum Agrstivum L. Wheat.
““(No. 853.) A red awnless wheat; 3 feet high, with stout culms and ears;

cultivated by the tribesfolk in western Szechwan and ripening in July or August,

according to altitude. This wheat yields a very fine flour suitable for bread of
all sorts.”’ (Wialson.)

24165. FraGarta MoscHATA Duchesne.

““(No. 908.) Wild strawberry. Fruit red and of very good flavor, size and
shape variable, abundant around Tatienlu, 8,000 to 14,000 feet altitude.”
(Wilson.)

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24166 and 24167. MeLaLeucAa LEUCADENDRON L, vs Laps
Presented by Dr. John Gifford, Cocoanut Grove, Fla., through Mr. P. J. Wester,
in charge, Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla. Received November 17, 1908. —
24166. Seed from Australia. Rie
24167. Cuttings from a tree 18 feet tall growing near Cocoanut Grove, Fla.
‘**The cajaput-tree of India and Australia. Reaches a height of 80 feet. Can be
grown on the edges of salt-water swamps where no Eucalyptus will survive; the
tree is believed to be valuable for subduing malarial vapors like Eucalyptus. The
lamellar bark is valuable for preserving fruit wrapped in it. The wood is hard,
close grained, and almost imperishable underground. The leaves yield as much as
2 per cent of the well-known cajaput-oil, closely allied to that of Eucalyptus.”
(Extract from Von Mueller.)

24168 and 24169. Dauncia spp. Dahlia.

From Boca del Monte, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Dr. C. A. Purpus, of
Zacuapan, Mexico, through Dr. J. N. Rose, associate curator, United States
National Museum. Received November 19, 1908.

Seed of the following:
24168. (Rose No. 08.314.) Flower orange or yellow.
24169. (Rose No. 08.315.) Flower purple; 6,000 to 7,000 feet altitude.

24170. MaANGIrera INDICA L. Mango.

From Province of Imos, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. Donald Mac-

Intyre, Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu, Hawaii. Received November 20, 1908.

Pico. ‘‘A variety of merit. It comes true from seed and by that method has
been reproduced in that country for generations.’’ ( MacIntyre.)

24172. Awona squamosa L. Sugar-apple.

From Antigua, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. A. 8. Archer to Mr.
P. J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., who forwarded a
small quantity to the Department November 9, 1908.

Variety purpurea.

24173 to 24192.

From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. R. A. Haden, B. D. Re-
ceived November 14, 1908.

The following seeds. Quoted descriptions by Mr. Haden; descriptions of varieties
by Mr. H. T. Nielsen: “
24173 to 24175. Vicra rasa L. Broad bean.

‘These are varieties of the same bean, grown from about latitude 30° to 33°.
They are planted in the fall; it is said that planted in the spring they will
not produce. Plant 2 to 3 seeds in a hill, space about 1 foot each way. Stalk
bushy and about 3 feet to 4 feet 6 inches high; foliage and seed pods quite
smooth; blooms light lilac, slightly fragrant; very prolific. Among earliest
plants to bloom in spring and these green beans are the earliest to be had in
the market. These are cooked in the same way as butter or lima beans; when
dry they are also parched and eaten, and, too, they are soaked until tender,
the skin peeled off, and cooked, they are very good thus prepared.” ;

24176. SoLaNuM MELONGENA L. Eggplant.

‘‘A white variety of eggplant, very fine. I send these because I have never
seen the white eggplant at home.” 5
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24173 to 24192—Continued.
24177 to 24179. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.
24177. “Dark green English pea. Planted in fall with rye (October
and November here). Stalk 4 to 5 feet high, branching. Flowers
small, purple. Considered very prolific.’’
24178. ‘‘Large white English pea. Planted as above (S. P. I. No.

24177); flowers white; stalks larger and more prolific; good.’’

24179. “Small white. Remarks on the above (S. P. I. No. 24178)
will apply to this.”’

24180 to 24184. GLyYcINE HiIsprpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

24180. ‘Plant bunchy.”’
Looks like Nuttall, No. 17253, also like No. 19183.

24181. “Large yellow soy bean, early.’

24182. ‘‘Green soy bean, early.’’
Seed looks like Okute, No. 19986.

24183. ‘‘Small light green variety, early.’’

Seed similar to Haberlandt, Nos. 17263 and 19985, but is a little smaller.
24184. ‘‘Large yellow variety, medium early.”’

Seed looks like Haberlandt, No. 17271.

24185 to 24192. Viana uNG@uUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

24185. ‘‘Smallpox cowpea. This is a variety of what in Louisiana

used to be known as the cowpea;. however, I never saw any there as

fine asthese. Rank grower; long vines, tangled and in masses; prolific
fruiter.’’

Markings of seed like Whippoorwill, but shape different, having the
most pronounced keel of any cowpea I have seen; shape somewhat like
Unknown.

24186. ‘‘Large brown. Ranks in all respects with the above (S. P. I.

No. 24185) except that growth is not so rank.’’

Shape similar to Unknown, but keel is longer and sharper and darker
colored.

24187. ‘‘Small brown. Very prolific; splendid fodder pea.’’

Looks like an ordinary Clay, seed may be a trifle darker and smaller.
24188. ‘‘Large black-eyed spotted pea. I have not seen this growing;

it was a find and is said to be very good.”’

Looks something like Holstein, but all the black except a few spots is
around the hilum.

24189. ‘Black. Rank grower extensively cultivated; weevil very
bad in this.”’ :

Looks like our ordinary Black.

24190. ‘‘Black-Eye cowpea, large; not as extensively cultivated as
other varieties in this collection.”’

Looks just like our common Black-Eye.

24191. ‘‘Black-Hye cowpea, small; good.”’

Differs from our common Black-Eye only in having smaller seeds.
24192. ‘‘ Brown-Eye cowpea, small; good.”

Seed looks like our common Brown-Eye, but a little smaller; looks like

Brown-Eye, No. 17855, from China.
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24193. Oryza sativa L. A
From Chevy Chase, Md. Grown by Mr. David Fairchild on his place “Th
Woods.”’ Received November 23, 1908. a
Grown from dry-land rice No. 19188. aah
‘Planted June 5; it matured a crop of ripe grain. I only planted a few kernels”
and it received no irrigation whatever. One plant had 17 heads on it and though not
as tall as irrigated rice it looks like a proimsing thing to me. TI also planted the same
variety in April and got a good stand, somewhat better than the later planting, 1. e.,
maturing earlier. I surmise that in such seasons as the last one (1908), May would be
the best time to sow this rice in Maryland.”’ ( Fairchild.)

24194. Carissa CARANDAS L.
From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. John C. Willis, director, Royal —
Botanic Gardess. Received November 21, 1908. :

See No. 23750 for description.

24195. ScHOENOCAULON OFFICINALE (Schlecht.) Gray. Cebadilla.
From Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Mr. William W. Canada, American con-
sul. Received November 10, 1908.

“The party who procured some of this seed for us in 1905 informs us that it is poison-
ous, containing Veratrum, and is therefore generally used in the form of a tincture
for destroying body lice, ete., as also ticks on cattle. There are other varieties of
the same species—the Zygadenus mevicanus and the Stenanthium frigidum, but these
are considered as inferior. The plant is indigenous to the soil in some parts of the
State of Vera Cruz. Cebadilla is a common commodity procurable of druggists in the
United States.” (/2xrtract from letter of Consul Canada, September 18, 1905.)

24196. Cirrus nosiLis Lour. (7?) ‘‘Naartje.”’

From Warm Baths, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. C. A. Simmonds,

at the request of Mr. R. A. Davis, government horticulturist, Transvaal De-
partment of Agriculture, Pretoria. Received November 30, 1908.

Groenskil. **The word ‘Groenskil’ means green skin, and the fruit of this variety —
bears more resemblance to the Emperor mandarin perhaps than to most others. It
hangs for a long time on the trees in good condition, and is the latest ripening variety
we have. It is also more hardy than the ‘Platskill’ (S. P. I. No. 24326).”” (Hatract
from letter of Mr. Davis, February 13, 1908.) See No. 21551 for further remarks.

24197 to 24202. :
From Biloxi, Miss. Grown by Prof. 8. M. Tracy, special agent, who procured
the original seed from Prof. C. F. Baker, Experiment Station, Santiago de
las Vegas, Cuba. Received November 30, 1908.
Plants of the following; notes by Professor Tracy:
24197. CALOPOGONIUM COERULEUM (Benth.) Hemsl.

A slender vine, 10 to 15 feet, rooting freely, poor climber, nodules abundant,
no flowers. 5

24198. CaLoPpOGONIUM ORTHOCARPUM Urb. .
A slender vine, 3 to 6 feet, rooting freely, poor climber, nodules abundant, —
no flowers.
24199. GatLacTIA TENUIFLORA (Willd.) W. & A.
A slender, vigorous climber, nodules abundant, no seed.
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24200. GAaALAcTIA sTRIATA (Jacq.) Urb.

A slender, vigorous climber, nodules abundant, no seed.

24201. TrramNnus UNCINATUS (L.) Swartz.

A dense mass of slender vines climbing poorly, nodules fair, no bloom.
24202. BRADBURYA PLUMIERI (Turp.) Kuntze.
A slender, thrifty climber, nodules few, no bloom.

24203. CANANGA ODORATA (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thoms. Tang ilang.

From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman. Received December 11,
1908.

For description and other importations, see No. 22744.

24204. CucuUMIS sp.

From Ragaa, Bahr el Ghagel, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Mr. Hubert 8S.
Smiley, Gallowhill, Paisley, Scotland. Received September 23, 1908.

“Seed of the Koreish Battekh (inedible oil pumpkin) is sown by natives among
their other crops, all of which depend on rain. The oil from this pumpkin is used
for cooking and other purposes, as is the better known ‘semsen’ oil. It is also used
by the military and other officials, with the addition of tobacco juice, to protect
their mules from the bite of the tse-tse fly. The oil is prepared as follows: Seeds
are extracted and roasted similarly to the coffee beans; after roasting the seeds are
ground up on a stove; after grinding they are thrown into a pot with oil and boiled.
The oil comes to the top and is skimmed off for use.’? (Smiley.)

24205. ViIcIA LEAVENWoRTHI Torr. & Gray.

From Arizona. Presented by Mr. Vernon Bailey, Bureau of Biological Survey,
United States Department of Agriculture. Received December 3, 1908.

“These vetch seeds were collected September 23, 1908, at 8,500 feet altitude in
the White Mountains of Arizona. The plant is abundant throughout Transition
Zone, or from about 7,500 to 9,000 feet in the open yellow pine forest. It grows as
a spreading bush 2 feet high and in many places covers the ground as an almost
solid field of peas,-loaded with fruit.

“Our horses were very fond of it and ate both pods and plant eagerly. For a
week they had no other grain and ate little else, but steadily gained in flesh.

“Wild turkeys and grouse also feed on both its pods and leaves. It seems to be
an unusually valuable forage plant.’’ (Bailey.)

24206 to 24310.
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, De-
cember 4, 1908.
The following seeds and plants; notes by Mr. Husbands:

24206 and 24207. GREIGIA SPHACELATA (R. & P.) Regel.
24206. “Very spiny.’’ (Rk. A. Young.)
24207. “Slightly spiny.”’ (R. A. Young.)

24208. PrRSEA LINGUE (R. & P.) Nees.

This is a very valuable industrial forest tree of large size, handsome, com-
pact, evergreen, has glossy gray-blue-green leaves and is an extra quick grower;
here it is not a delicate plant but.grows quickly in any soil that is wet or very
moist, also in water. The wood is light and tough like elm, but takes a very

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24206 to 24310—Continued.
24208—Continued. i
high finish. Its lumber is highly esteemed and is lasting if protected from
the wet; used for furniture, bodies and poles of carts, ox yokes, ete. The
wood is the color of white ash, finished has a yellowish tinge, takes any stain.
Its bark is solely used for tanning and is largely exported to Europe. Every
station south is filled to oyerflowing with thousands of bags of broken bark
awaiting transportation. The forests are being stripped; in a very few years
this tree will be very scarce. It is an extra beautiful shade tree. Its leaves
are poisonous to animals, especially sheep, who are very fond of them. Medic-—
inally it is a powerful astringent.

24209. JuGLANS NiGRA L. Black walnut.
The Bolivian black walnut is of Bolivian origin and is a notable, majestic
forest tree with handsome hanging foliage; a quick grower of great industrial
value. Its wood is exploited largely in Bolivia, is a hardwood fale
veined in dark and light grains, taking a very high finish and useful for any
purpose. I have seen treelets 8 months old that measured 1 inch in diameter — 4
3 feet from the ground, and 8 feet high. The fruit is large, abundant, and ~
oily, but is not edible on account of its bitterness. These trees have been
recently introduced into Chile and few are bearing any considerable quantity —
of fruit.
24210. MepicaGo sativa L. Alfalfa.
rom Huasco in the northern part of Chile. It is called by botanists Medicago —
sativa, notwithstanding it is a new and very valuable strain still unnamed.
In past times both common central Chile alfalfa and ‘‘ Alfalfa Peruano” were
sown; this I believe to be a cross between the two which combines the merits
of both and is said to be the most valuable seed known.
24211 to 24225. Stringless beans grown by irrigation:
24211 and 24212. PuHAsroLtus vuLaaris L. Bean.
24211. Fair quality only; prolific.
24212. Very good class having large, good-flavored pods; pro-
ductive.
24213. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
A curious bean, has pods from 12 to 18 inches long; ‘‘Monkey’s tail. fe
24214 to 24225. Puasroitus vuiearis L. Bean. ’
24214. ‘‘Alqueado.’’ Very good and extra productive.
24215. Cream-colored pods, good flavor, productive.

24216. Extra superfine class, extra fine flavor, early, very |
prolific; a splendid bean to be eaten green.

24217. Green-colored pods, very prolific, medium quality.

24218. Early, good.

24219. “Cholos.’’ Extra good class; extra large pods of good —
flavor; prolific. 4

24220. Early, good.

24221. Very good class.

24222. Cream-colored pod, extra early.

24223. Very good and extra productive.

24224. ‘Turruco.’’ Good, prolific.

24225. Good class. Thin pod, good flavor, very prolific.

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"24206 to 24310—Continued.

24226 to 24228. PHASEOLUS coccINEUS L. Scarlet runner bean.

Beans of the Lima class used both for food and their flowers:

24226. ‘‘Pallares.”’ Extra good.

24227. Flowers bright crimson.

24228. Flowers pink and scarlet.

24229 to 24261. PHASEOLUS vuULGARIS L. Bean.

24229 to 24231. Field beans grown dry in the poorest soil:

24229. Grown dry but in better and more moist soil than the
other samples (S. P. I. Nos. 24230 and 24231).

24230. Grown on the coast. Yellow; prolific.

24231. ‘‘Chinalya.’’ Grown on the coast.

24232 to 24261. Field beans. Namesare unreliable; thesame beans
are known by different names in different sections; should there be
duplicates, they are grown under such distinct conditions as to water,
soil, etc., as to justify sending them:

24232. Unknown.
24233. Productive and extra fine.
24234. Unknown.
24235. Unknown.
24236. ‘‘Trigo” (wheat). Irrigated, extra fine, standard class.
24237. ‘‘Porotos Blanco” (white beans). Excellent class;
irrigated.
24238. ‘‘Baya Grande.’’ Productive, largely sown, extra good.
24239. ‘‘Baya Grande Pintado.’’ A very good and profitable
bean; irrigated.

24240. Nodata. I think it would grow dry.

24241. Noname. Irrigated; extra fine table class like Mendes;
there are two sorts in this lot.

24242. <A white class very. similar to others sent. These are
grown at a distance in distinct soil and conditions. Extra good.

24243. ‘‘ Mendes Blanco.” A first-class table bean; irrigated.

24244. Irrigated; grown in sticky black clay, extra fine table
class.

24245. ‘‘ Manteca Claro” (light-colored lard). An extra fine
class of standard table beans.

24246. ‘‘Coscorrones.’’ Extra superfine class, very productive
in good soil; irrigated.

24247. ‘‘Bayas Oscura” (dark bay). Largely sown for the work-
ing class.

24248. A valuable bean in every sense.

24249. ‘‘Gentlemen.’’ A standard class, extra good; irrigated.

24250. “Burritos” (little donkey). Extra good; I think the
same as ‘‘ Burros Claro” (S. P. I. No. 24260).

24251. Irrigated; extra fine table variety.

me 24252. ‘‘Aparecido.’’ Largest sown and best bean in Chile for
laborers. Irrigated. :
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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24229 to 24261—Continued.
24232 to 24261—Continued.
24258. ‘‘Rosillo.’’ Productive and very good. Irrigated.
24254. Asplendid variety for rich and poor. Swell to good size,
24255. Extra early; yellow pods; noncreeper; productive and |
extra good. é |
24256. ‘‘ Mendes.’’ Irrigated. A fine table variety, extra good. |
24257. ‘Baya Chicha.’’ Largely sown, profitable and good. —
24258. “Amarilla” (yellow). Extra fine and very productive;
a good bean.
24259. ‘‘Aparecido Pintado.’’ The largest sown and one of the |
best beans for the laboring classes.
24260. ‘Burros Claro.” A first-class bean, white when cooked. |
Irrigated. I think these are the same as “Burritos” (S. P. I. |
No. 24250). |
24261. ‘‘ White Coscorrones.’’ Extra superfine variety, pro- |
ductive in good soil. Irrigated. )
24262. PisuM ARVENSE L. Field pea. |
. Exquisite flavor, sweet, medium late, prolific; white flower; extra fine |
variety. |
24263. Cynara scotymus L. Artichoke. |
‘““Chileno.’’ Common sort. |
24264. Vicia FABA L. Broad bean. |

Very large and early.
24265. CICER ARIETINUM L. _ Chick-pea

‘““Garbanzas.’’ Grown dry in poorsoil. Sown the sameas beans in rows or |
hills. |

24266. LuPINUS sp.

A papilionaceous legume which grows wild in the sands near the seacoast. |
Yellow flower. Might be made a food plant.

24267. LUPINUS sp.

A papilionaceous legume which grows wild in the sands near the sea. Blue
flower. Said to be used roasted as a substitute for coffee, but I think it is bad |
for this purpose. Might be made a food plant.
24268 to 24278. Cucursira sp. Squash. |

24268. Mottled skin, black and red variety; large size; very good. !
24269. Mottled skin, yellow and dark green; large size; very good.

24270. Extra good variety; thick, mealy, sweet flesh; large and |
prolific.
24271. Extra good class, medium size; prolific; meat very thick, |
mealy, and extra sweet.

24272. Light drab color; large size and prolific; medium quality.
24273. Oblong shape. ;

24274. Yellow and drab color; medium thick and sweet flesh.
24275. Flesh color and white; thick meat.

24276. Blackish green with white stripes; thick, mealy, sweet flesh
prolific; extra good.

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24206 to 24310—Continued.

24268 to 24278—Continued.

24277. Thick, sweet flesh; productive; extra good. : |

24278. White skin; thick, mealy, sweet meat; good. i |

24279 and 24280. Cucursita PEPO L. Pumpkin.

24279. A distinct class of good quality, about 20 inches long and from
4 to 6 inches wide; prolific and a good keeper.

24280. A distinct class; sweet but fibrous; grows large.

24281 to 24293. CucuRBITA sp. Squash.
24281. A black-skinned variety having thick, mealy, sweet flesh;
good.

24282. Sweet, mealy, fiberless, and fleshy; good.

24283. Greenish white tint; thick, mealy, sugar-sweet flesh, no fiber;
extra good.

24284 and 24285. (No description.)

24286. Extra good class; medium size; thick, mealy, fiberless, extra
sweet flesh; prolific.

24287. Black skin, fine sort. |
24288 to 24291. (No description.)
24292. A very good variety, called here tin colored; sweet, thick,
fiberless flesh; large size; prolific; good keeper.
24293. (No description.)
24294 to 24801. Capsicum ANNUUM L. Pepper.

Aji Chielno. Various sorts in daily use; noted for their extra fine flavor.
Chile gave potatoes and red peppers to the world.

Ground or pounded with stones and mixed with finely chopped onions washed
in salt and water and afterwards squeezed dry and wet with vinegar, they form
a delicious seasoning sauce. In cooking it is used as “‘color.’’ Heat the fat or
butter until it is hot enough to sputter when a drop of water is dropped into the
same, put the pounded or coarsely ground peppers into the same, and leave
about a quarter of a minute; then add a little cold water, the object being to
extract the color and flavor of the peppers in the grease and not permit the fire
to so cook the peppers as to spoil the color or make the fat bitter or of bad flavor
from overcooking. This red grease is used in every kitchen to flavor all unsweet-
ened foods. The degree of hotness is determined by the amount of grease
employed. Anything fried or roasted is much improved by its use; meats,
fowls, and vegetables (especially onions) fried first in “‘color” and afterwards
made into soups, etc., are fine in flavor and attractive in appearance.

24294. Small size, hot kind.
24295. Common variety in daily use in every house.
24296. Common variety in general daily use.

_ 24297. Pepper eaten green in soups, sauces, etc.
24298. Common hot sort.
(24299. Medium hot, common variety.

24300. ‘‘White Chileno.’’ Eaten green as a relish in soups, sauces,
salads, pickles, etc., not nearly as hot as tabasco but better flavor.
24301. “Goat Horns.’’ Common variety in daily use.
24302. SoLANvM sp.
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243038 and 24304. Opuntia Ficus-rnpica (L.) Mill.

24303. Fruit of this is oblong and ripens in winter; the leaf is narrow |)
and 2 to 3 feet long. ;

24304. Fruit of this ripens in midsummer; the leaves are large and
thick; the thorns are very small.

24305. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.
A food plant recently found in Chile; unknown.

‘White durra with small, semicompact heads; glumes very pale and densely J
hairy, due probably to dry environment; seeds small, circular, and less flat- |
tened than in our domestic variety; florets awned; resembles somewhat the |
white durra of Syria.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.) |

24306. CucURBITA sp.
Alcayota, vegetable marrow; used for making preserves.
24307. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Hemp.

The ordinary Chile sort; about the year 1545 it was introduced by the Spanish jj
and has been largely grown since.

24308. HorbDEUM VULGARE L. Barley.

The common Chile sort; grown on dry hills in the worst class of red clay soil;
if this same seed is sown in better land it increases largely in weight and size |
and grows cleaner. This seed is sent as harvested and thrashed by mares.
24309. Acacta cAvEeNtA (Mol.) Bert.

“ Espino de Chile.’’ An exceedingly valuable wild thorn tree, grows abun- |
dantly throughout central Chile, seeks the driest regions, and is generally used |
for fences, is impassable and durable if cut when the sap is down; when green, |
is flexible. It is used as a fence without posts, but more generally is woven |
between three wires, thus making a very cheap and effective fence. The wood |
is red streaked with black, extra hard, is used for cogs in mill wheels, and
spokes of the heaviest carts, coaches, etc., are made from it. This wood
makes the best, hottest, and most lasting charcoal, used exclusively for heating
dwellings. Grows quickly in worst dry soil of any class; the long taproot
reaches moisture at great depths in a few months. Sheep and goats are espe- |
cially fond of the new leaf growth and the seeds. The seeds are sown with the |
dung of these animals. They require a long soak. These trees, when cut,
quickly sprout anew. Their natural shape is half round; when pruned, they
grow round. It isasplendid shade tree. Leaves are very fine and beautiful.
Every part of the branches blooms (the females only) early upon the naked tree
before leafing, forming a dense mass of yellow flowers so deliciously fragrant
that the fragrance is extracted by the Paris perfumers.

24310. CryprocaRyA RUBRA (Mol.) Skeels.

Peumo with crimson fruit.

24311. CrrruUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Sweet orange.

From Brazil. Presented by Mr. Pierre Paul Demers, American consul, Bahia,
Brazil. Received December 11, 1908.

Bahia navel orange. ‘These scions were cut from very healthy orange trees,
namely, the navel orange grafted upon the ‘ Laranja da terra.’ I have eaten an orange
from one of these trees measuring 15 inches in circumference, and its flavor was deli-
cious. About one-third of these scions came from that particular tree.

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24311—Continued.

_ “According to planters here the scions grafted upon ‘ Laranja da terra’ give better
results than those grafted upon the ‘ Laranja tanga.’ For that reason the latter is not
much used.

“These scions come from practically the only regular orange grove in this city,
located at Cabula, about 3 miles from this place. The soil upon which the trees grew
contains 60 per cent, more or less, of reddish clay. Navel oranges retail here for 3 and
‘Acents each. They are not raised in sufficient quantities to SUIONY the local demands,
a iact which is only attributable to the laziness of the natives.’’ (Demers.)

(24312. VITIS VINIFERA L. Grape.
: From Beni Abbes, Africa. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Mustapha, Algiers,
4 Algeria. Received December 11, 1908.

_ “Targe late grape. Reproduces itself from seed.’’ (Zrabut.)

(24313. ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS St. Hil.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Hon. Carlos Thays, director, Gov-
ernment Botanical Gardens. Received December 12, 1908.
For description, see No. 3035. For previous introductions, see that number; also,
Nos. 8953 and 19105.

24814 to 24325.

: From De los Villares de la Reina, Salamanca, Spain. Procured by Mr. M. Fraile,
of this Department, at the request of Mr. Walter T. Swingle. Received Sep-
tember 15, 1908.

‘The following seeds, descriptive notes by Mr. Fraile:

24314. Pisum sativum L. Pea.
The common narrow-podded garden pea of Spain.
24315. ViciA MONANTHOS (L.) Desf.
This is used for making a food concentrate for animals, being ground and
mixed with coarser material, such as straw and the like.

24316. Laryyrus sativus L. Grass-pea.
‘* Muelas.’’ Used both as a food and for feeding animals.
24317. Avena sativa L. Oat.

Common variety of oats in the vicinity from which this particular sample
came, near the village of De los Villares de la Reina, in the Province of Sala-

manca.
24318. HorpEuM VULGARE L. Barley.

< Inthis particular vicinity this variety is used for feeding and not for brewing.
24319. Victa ERviiiIA (L.) Willd. Bitter vetch.

An unknown variety. This vetch is ground like the algarroba (8. P. I. No.
24315) and mixed with roughage as a feed for oxen.

24320. LENS ESCULENTA Moench. Lentil.
Used as a food and for fattening pigs.
24321. CrIcER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.

One of the commonest articles of food among a large proportion of the popu-
lation of Spain.
“ 24822. CiceR ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.
This variety is prized for its greater endurance of untoward conditions than
the preceding (S. P. I. No. 243821) and giving higher yields.
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24314 to 24325—Continued.
24823. Triticum Agstivum L. Wheat.
Candeal (white or summer). A common variety of bearded wheat used for —

bread making in Spain.
24324. Triticum puRuUM Desf. Durum wheat. —
Rubion (red). A hard, bearded wheat, said to be used to some extent in —

the making of macaroni and for fattening pigs. :
24325. TriticuM AESTIVUM L. Wheat. q
Mocho. A beardless variety of wheat grown in Spain. ;

24326. Cirrus NoBILIS Lour. (2) ‘* Naartje.’’

From Warm Baths, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. C. A. Sim-
monds, at the request of Mr. R. A. Davis, government horticulturist, Trans-

vaal Department of Agriculture, Pretoria. Received December 14, 1908.
Platskill. ‘‘The meaning of Platskill is flat or smooth skin and appears also to
apply to the shape of the fruit. The skin of this variety adheres closely to the
segments and there is never any of the puffiness which accompanies so many varie-

_ ties of mandarins. Although so closely adhering, it can be easily removed with the

thumb and finger, but it is not exactly what one would call a ‘kid glove’ orange.”’
(Extract from letter of Mr. Davis, dated February 13, 1908.) See No. 21551 for further
remarks.

24327 to 243832. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Received from Mr. F. G. Krauss, in charge of Rice
Investigations, Hawaii Experiment Station, December 14, 1908.
Seed of each of the following rices, descriptive notes by Mr. Krauss:

24327. Sample of our old type Japan seed, No. 153, which has been care-
fully selected for some years.

24328. Variety No. 144, originally received through your Bureau as S. P. I.
No. 12765. A very dwarf type of Japan seed; plant averaging less than 20
inches in height, fine foliaged and stemmed, of spreading habit, heavy tiller-
ing, 25 fruiting culms per plant; small seeded; matures in one hundred to
one hundred and ten days from sowing.

24329. Variety No. 161 (Omachi), 24 inches to 28 inches tall; slightly spread-
ing and inclined to lodge in heavy weather. Yields well and produces a
good kernel; one hundred and ten to one hundred and twenty days to ma-
turity. Similar to No. 153 (S. P. I. No. 24327).

24330. Variety No. 162 (Shimokaburi), 26 inches to 30 inches tall; of erect
growth; tillers well and bears heavily; kernel not of highest type.

24331. Variety No. 165. An opaque kernel type; 36 inches to 40 inches
tall; inclined to lodge; yields well; a kernel suited to the manufacture of
oriental cake flours; matures one hundred-and twenty days.

24332. Variety No. 163. Japan type, received by Hawaii station from Dr.
G. Otsaka, Imperial Agricultural Experiment Station, Kumamoto, Japan,
fall of 1907. Said to be ‘‘the most prevailing variety in the southern pre-
fectures,’’ there called ‘‘Shinriki” or ‘‘ Sinriki.’’

Seed sown February 12, 1908; matured and was harvested June 25. Height

25 inches to 28 inches; fine stemmed; well foliaged; tillers well; quite spread-

ing, but not inclined to lodge. Yields prolifically a medium small kernel of

excellent quality. Recommended ior further trial.
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243833. TUMION CALIFORNICUM (Torr.) Greene.

ie California nutmeg.
I From San Francisco, Cal. Presented by Mr. Marsden Manson, Mechanics Bank
ie Building. Received November 21, 1908.

_ ‘his is a rare and very beautiful ornamental tree, reaching a size of at least 3
to 4 feet in diameter and 50 to 75 feet in height, with handsome dark olive-green
leaves, somewhat like the leaves of the large fir. It requires a deep, moist, and
well-drained loam, and is a fairly rapid grower after once starting. The nuts sprout
"quickest if planted in a paper or straw box and carefully hulled.” ( Manson.)

24334. CERATONIA SILIQUA L. Carob tree.

From Miami, Fla. Received from Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical
Garden. Received December 14, 1908.

*: ae cs
: Grown from No. 6342. See No. 3112 for description.

24835 and 24336.

From Marandellas, Rhodesia, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. H. Finch
through Mr. W. D. Warne, Umtali, Rhodesia. Received December 14, 1908.

The following seeds:
24335. ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.
2438386. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.

24337. THESPESIA POPULNEA (L.) Soland.
From Miami, Fla. Received from Mr. P.J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical Gar-
den, December 16, 1908.
See No. 24135 for description.

243888. Pinus PEUCE Griseb.

From Bulgaria. Presented by Prof. C. 8. Sargent, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica
Plain, Mass. Received December 17, 1908. ‘

‘““This is one of the best exotic pines for the Northern States.’’ (Sargent.)

24339 to 24347.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received
December 15, 1908.

The following seeds:

24339. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot.
“Variety Roxburghii. The dark glumes are gaping and involute at matu-
rity; seeds much as the following (S. P. I. No. 24340) but more flinty; awned.”’
(Carleton R. Baill.) |

24340. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot.

“Probably variety Roxburghii. Seeds medium size, somewhat flattened,
flinty.’’ (Carleton R. Bail.)
24341. ViaNa unGuicuLATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
24342. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.
24343. ELEUSINE coracaNa (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.

= 24344. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.
24345. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. Peanut.

243846. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.
24347. Oryza sATiIvA L. Rice.
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24348. Di0scoREA sp. Yam.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon. Received ©
December 16, 1908. |

‘‘Tongé. This is far the best yam in existence, in my opinion, which is based |
upon experience with two or three of the alleged best varieties of both the East and —
West Indies.

‘‘Habitat: Thin wooded or brush lands, growing in pretty stiff clay.. Ripens and
stays dormant in the ground from October or November until the following May.”
(Lyon.)

24349. HIpPpEASTRUM sp.

From Caldera, Chile. Presented by Sefior Enrique E. Gigoux. Received De-
cember 18, 1908.

‘*A yellow-flowered ornamental form.’”’ (P. L. Ricker.)

24350. BamMBos SENANENSIS Franch. & Sav. Bamboo.

From Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama, —
Japan, through Mr. William D. Hills, agricultural explorer. Received No. |
vember 27, 1908.

“Seed produced in Shinshu and Hida provinces only.’’ (Hills.)

Suzu-Dake. “This bamboo also goes by the following names: Yama-Dake, Mi- |
Suzu, and No-Suzu, and in several of the provinces is often called Hei-Jiku-Chiku.
It resembles Kuwma-Zasa (B. veitchii or B. palmata, both of which go by this name)
but is larger. The nodes are not prominent and the largest stems attain a growth of
1 sun (inch) with a stature of 10 feet and more. The leaves are 5 or 6 sun in length
with a width of about 1 sun, narrower than those of the sasa and tapering off at the tip.
Seen from a distance the tree resembles Miscanthus sinensis (Xiphagrostis japonica
(Thunb.) Coville).

““B. senanensis grows wild on mountains and open uplands and resists the greatest
extremes of cold. It spreads right into the deepest recesses and up to the highest
summits of the mountains. In some places it grows and spreads over an extent of
many square miles, being especially abundant at Suwa and Kiso, in the province of
Shinano, and the hills of Nambu in the province of Rikuchiu.

“Tn China this bamboo is said to.be used for making arrows. Jt is tough and flexible,
so that crooked stems can be easily straightened, but the slender culms of those found
in the Kiso Mountains are perfectly straight and well formed. They are split in half
and plaited into baskets of various shapes and into mats, forming one of the products
of Shinano. Where this bamboo grows wild it hinders the development of trees and
obstructs the path of the mountaineer; but it is very useful for binding together the
crumbling sides of declivities and for thatching the cottages of the peasantry, in
mountainous parts of the country.

“Both in China and in the northern parts of Japan the young sprouts are pickled
and eaten. Furthermore, the seeds of this plant and of the sasa furnish the poorer
classes with food.

“Tn 1843 all the bamboos around the town of Takayama, in Hida, for a distance of
many miles seeded, and the population, young and old, assembled to harvest the crop
at the rate of 5 or 6 to (equals one-half bushel) per diem—in all, some 250,000 koku
(the koku equals 5 bushels, nearly). This bamboo seed resembles wheat somewhat,
both in shape and taste, the common people calling it natural rice or bamboo corn.
It is eaten either parched or ground, the flour being made into small dumplings and
coarse vermicelli. Chemical analyses show that the composition is the same as that
of wheat or rye.’’ (Adapted from Satow’s Cultivation of Bamboos in Japan.) (Walter

Fischer.)
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~ 24350—Continued.
“Tntroduced especially for the purpose of testirg its stems in the manufacture of a
‘matting woven for the purpose of taking the place of ordinary laths. If the stems
are suitable for lath-matting purposes it may be possible to grow this bamboo profitably -
on steep hillsides in the South. Its use as a soil-binder is worthy of consideration,
but the effect on the development of trees should be carefully considered before the
‘plant is given a wide distribution.’ (David Fairchild.)

/§24351. ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (L.) Willd, Candle nut.

From Honolulu, Hawai. Received through Mr. J. E. Higgins, horticulturist,

_ Agricultural Experiment Station, December 17, 1908.
“Seeds procured for experiments in Cuba, Isle of Pines, and Porto Rico and for
the expression of samples of candle-nut oil for analysis and comparison with the
oils furnished by other species of the same genus.
_ “Aleurites moluccana very generally known also under the synonym of A. triloba)
‘is at home throughout Malaysia and Polynesia and has been naturalized on the trop-
ical mainland of Asia, in Madagascar, and other tropical countries. It is abundant
_ in the forests of New Guinea, Queensland, Samoa, Tahiti, New Caledonia, Fiji,
and many of the Malayan Islands, extending to the Philippines. It is strictly an
East Indian or Polynesian plant and may not originally have been native farther
west than Java. The tree in its native haunts appears to prefer protected situations,
being common in woods and especially. in narrow valleys and gullies. It grows
‘ Tuxuriantly to an altitude of 3,000 feet, becoming gradually rarer to 4,000 feet, when
it falls off altogether. It is a rapid grower and gross feeder, and propagates itself
. ‘readily from seeds, which sprout in from 4 to 5 weeks. Its large, three-lobed leaves,
“silvery pubescent underneath and glossy above, make it admirably suited for shade
and ornament in tropical countries, where it should be planted for its valuable seeds.
“The fruits resemble in size, and somewhat in appearance, the black walnut, with
a thick fleshy rind and one or two heart-shaped seeds about the size of a horse-chest-
nut. The seeds or nuts are very thick shelled, containing but 33 per cent of kernel.
_ The kernels yield approximately 60 per cent oil, making for the unshelled seeds 20
per cent of oil, which, owing to the thickness of the shells, is lower than that for
Aleurites ford, although the percentage of oil in the kernel is higher than in the
Chinese species. The raw kernels are purgative, but are said to lose this property

when roasted; so, too, the half-ripe seeds are considered of delicate flavor when eaten
' with salt, while the ripe ones are unwholesome. The Pacific islanders roast or cook
the nuts slightly, when the shells can be broken with a light tap. The kernels are
then threaded on bamboo splinters or cocoanut-leaf ribs, bound in leaves or bark,
_ and in this way beautifully bright burning, but sooty and disagreeably smelling
- torches are obtained—herein the origin of the name candle nut.
_ “Candle-nut oil is known and sold under many names, which are used also to des-
_ ignate the tree or nuts which produce it: In Hawaii, kukui; in Ceylon, kekune; in
India, belgaum walnut; in Jamaica, Spanish or country walnut; in the Philippines,
lumbang; in French colonies, bancoul or noix de Moluques or chandelles (candle).
According to Louis Edgar Andés the oil compares favorably with linseed in the
_ durability of products made from it, but with some advantage over the latter in the
‘rapidity with which it dries. It can consequently be used industrially for the manu-
facture of the same products. Its present price however—due principally, it seems,
to the lack of cheap and efficient methods of shelling the nuts—does not allow it to
compete with linseed. Candle-nut oil is not imported into the United States, but
small quantities of the kernels find their way from Australia, various parts of Poly-
nesia and Malaysia and the Philippines to European ports, where the oil expressed
from them is used principally for soap making.’’ (Walter Fischer.)

4S SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24353 to 24364. :
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, Decem-
ber 17, 1908.
The following seeds, with notes by Mr. Husbands:

24353. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa,
Imported from Switzerland. |
24354 to 24357. CucurRBITA sp. Squash,
24354. Extra large; good for fodder.

24355. From Curico. A good table class.
24356. From Curico. <A good table class.
24357. From Rancagua. A good table class.

24358. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato. |

without deterioration from the beginning of colonial days.
24359. PassIFLORA QUADRANGULARIS L.
“Pasionaria de Ecuador.’’ Has an edible fruit; I think it has a blue flower. :
Grown in Chile. |
24360. PASsIFLORA PINNATISTIPULA Cav. |
“ Pasionaria de Chile.’’ The wild residence of this plant is in the provinces
of Valparaiso and Aconcagua, near the sea. It belongs to the subgenus
Tacsonia of Passiflora.
24861 to 24364. ANoNA CHERIMOLA Mill.
24361 and 24362. (No remarks.)
243863. Somewhat small, with dark skin. |
24364. A large variety, about 5 inches by 4 inches; a splendid fruit. |

24365 and 24366. Matus spp. |
From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Mr. Jackson Dawson, Arnold Arbo- |
retum. Received December 19, 1908.
Seeds of the following:
24365. MALUS SYLVESTRIS X BACCATA.
24366. Matus Baccata (L.) Moench.
‘“These are extraordinary keepers, and, as most of our crab apples are not good keep- |
ers, these therefore may be used in experimental work.’’ (Dawson.)
To be used in breeding or as stocks in cooperative experiments with the Mississippi
Valley Apple Breeders’ Association.

24367. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa,
From Arabia. Purchased from Mr. H. P. Chalk, manager for the Hills Brothers
Company, in Bussorah, Persian Gulf, through Mr. William C. Magelssen, Ameri-
: can consul, Bagdad, Turkey. Received December 5, 1908.
Arabian alfalfa or Jet. (See No. 12992 for description.) This has proved of great
promise in Arizona and California.

24368. Panicum sutcaTum Aubl. |
From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical
Garden, December 5, 1908.
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Weescs Continued.

\ “This plant does exceedingly well here, and it has recently occurred to me that it
would be a successful and cheap slain for palms for decorative purposes in the
North.’ ( Wester.)

“Thig i is extensively grown.in gardens in Mexico as an- ornamental under the name
of “Hoja de vandera.’”’ (Frederic Chisolm.)

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|

24369. VIGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Biloxi, Miss. Procured by Prof. 8. M. Tracy. Received November 25,
| 1908.

‘A variety of cowpea, the vines of which were 50 feet long, and it was stated by
the owner to grow 100 feet long. The plants were dead when I saw them, but the
| ‘owner states that the plant is perennial. The podsare very large, measuring 10 inches
in length and 4 inch in width, while the seeds closely resemble those of the ordinary

| Whippoorwill waniety.” ( Tracy.)
(24870 to 24401.

iP

From Russia. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, director, Agricultural
Experiment Station, Brookings, 8S. Dak., December, 1908, while traveling as
an agricultural explorer for this Department.

The following seeds and cuttings:
24370. Rises nicruM L.
24371. RIBES sp.

“(No. 5.) A wild black currant from near village Mali Ssusum, steamer
landing place on the Obi River, a short distance north of Barnaul, Tomsk,
western Siberia.’’ (/ansen.)

24372. Rises sp.

(Stat. Baljatakaija.)
24373. RIBES sp.
24374. RIBES sp.

“(No. 96.) A wild black currant from Taischet, between Krasnojarsk,
central Siberia, and Irkutsk, on Lake Baikal, Siberian railway. For iruit
breeding.’’ (Hansen.)

24375. RusBus sp.

‘““(No. 1.) A red wild raspberry as found native at Besentsug, near Samara,
Volga River region, Russia. For fruit breeding.’’ (Hansen.)
24376. Rusus FRuticosus L.

‘““(No. 6.) A wild raspberry gathered near Gorodische, on Obi River, a few
miles north of Barnaul, Tomsk, western Siberia. Fruit much gathered by
peasants and sold at steamer landings.’’ (Hansen.)

24377. Rusus FRuTICcosuUS L.
(Nos. 30 and 31.) A wild raspberry much gathered by peasants in western
Siberia; this was procured at steamer landing Katschiskaya. For fruit breed-
peeriners: CHansen.)
24378. RuBUS sp. :
““(No. 34.) Wild red raspberry from station Tiaschet, between Krasnojarsk,
central Siberia, and Irkutsk, on Lake Baikal, Siberian railway. For fruit
breeding.’”’ (Hansen.)
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24370 to 24401—Continued.

24379. Ruspus CHAMEAMORUS L.
“(No. 95.) A wild red raspberry from vicinity of Irkutsk, near western

shore of ss Baikal, eastern Siberia. May prove useful in plant breeding.”’ }

(Hansen. )

24380. pe PADUS L. ; >

(No. 7.) A wild cherry gathered by peasants and sold at steamer landing
at Gorodische, on Obi River, a few miles north of Barnaul, Tomsk, western
Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)
24381. PruNus papus L.

(Bada.)

24382. Prunus pabus L.

(Bada.)

24383. PruNus pabus lL.

(Bada Baikal.)

24384. Prunus pomestica L.
24385. Rosa sp.

‘“(No. 19.) A wild rose as found between Ruchekowa and Koliwan, in)
northern Altai Mountain Range, southern Tomsk province, western Siberia.”’
(Hansen. )

24386. Rosa-sp.

~ (No. 20.) A wild rose as found between Ruchekowa and Koliwan, in north-
ern Altai Mountain Range, southern Tomsk province, western Siberia.”
( Hansen.)

24387. Rosa sp. |

““(No. 47.) Wild rose from a sand desert, an arm of the Gobi desert, at station
Charonte, Transbaikal region, a few miles over the Chinese border, on the |
Siberian railway.’’ (Hansen.)
24388. Rosa sp.

‘“(No. 80.) A wild rose from the open steppe at Belaglasowa, southern Tomsk
province, western Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)

24389. MALuSs sp.

‘(No. 36.) From village Lisinsk, Semipalatinsk province, western Siberia.
Probably a variety of the Siberian crab, Pyrus (Malus) baccata. See No. 44
(S. P. I. No. 24390).’’ (Hansen.)

24390. Matus sp. :

‘(No. 44.) Same as No. 36 (S. P. I. No. 24389). Both from a lot sent to
the experiment station, Omsk, Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)
24391. PyRus sp.

““(No. 45.) <A small- fraited yellow pear sold by Chinese at fruit bazaar,
station Manchuria, Siberian railway. Said to come from Harbin.” (Hansen.)
24392. Matus sp.

““(No. 48.) Seeds of a medium-sized subacid apple, yellow with red blush;
sold by Chinese at fruit bazaar, station Manchuria, Stberian railway.- Said to jj
be shipped from Harbin district.’ (Hansen.)
24393. Matus sp.

‘“(No. 49.) Same as No. 44 (S. P. I. No. ee but of a larger fruited va- 4
riety.’’ (Hansen.)

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24394. Pyrus sp-
24395. CRATAEGUS sp. Hawthorn.

“(No. 62.) Native hawthorn from -Irkutsk, near Lake Baikal, eastern
Siberia.” (Hansen.)

24396. VacInNiuM sp.

"No. 46.) As gathered wild near Chita, Transbaikal region, and sold on
fruit bazaar. ‘The largest fruit of blueberry type I have ever seen, averaging
three or four times larger than ordinary blueberries.’ (#Zansen.)
24397. Wracaria vesca L.’

“(No. 2.) Seeds of a wild strawberry from near Syrastan, on the Siberian
railway, western Siberia, between Zlautoust and Chelabinsk. Tor fruit breed-
ing.”’

24398. Rusus sp.

“(No. 97.) Wild raspberry from station Bogotol, between Taiga and Kras-

noyarsk, central Siberia, on Siberian railway.’’ (J//ansen.)

24399. Fracaria vesca L.

(St. Tajga.)

24400. PaAxroNIA sp.

““(No. 93.) As found wild near Stretinsk, near beginning of the Amur
River, Transbaikal region, eastern Siberia. Here it gets extremely cold in
winter. Of interest to breeders of Pxonias.’’ (Hansen.)

24401. CoRYLUS sp.

“(No. 70.) Probably C. heterophylla. The wild hazelnut from near Buch-
edu, in the Chingan Mountains, on the Siberian railway, in western Manchu-
ria, the farthest eastern point reached in my 1908 trip.’’ (Hansen.)

From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart. Received February 28,
1908. Numbered for convenience in distributing December, 1908.

|| The following plants:

4 24402. Panicum muticuM Forsk. Para grass.
Apparently distinct from the ordinary variety of Para grass grown in the

United States.

24403. CapRIOLA DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze. Bermuda grass.

This grass is grown in Brazil under the name of “Graminaz fina.’ The va-
riety is apparently distinct from the ordinary variety of Bermuda grass grown
in the United States.

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a

if

A
| 2440s. COPERNICIA CERIFERA Mart. Carnauba palm or Brazil-
ian wax palm.

c From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. W. Hart. Received December

is 26, 1908.

>

_ “This tree is not native to this section of Brazil and it may be possible that these
seeds wilt give you hardier plants than those grown in the hotter portions of the coun-
eey.”’ ( Hart.)
‘““The stem of this plant furnishesstarch; thesap, sugar; the leaves, arope fiber; the
pinne are woven into mats, hats, baskets, and brooms; the inner part or the leaf
stalks serves as a substitute for cork, and most important of all the young leaves are
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24404—Continued.
covered with a valuable wax harder than that of bees and used for making candles,
covering phonograph cylinders, etc. Each tree furnishes about 4 pounds of wax

annually.’’ (Adapted from Von Mueller.)

24405 to 24413. WucaLyprus spp.
From Los Angeles, Cal. Purchased from Messrs. Johnson & Musser. cee
December 21, 1908.
Seed of the following varieties to be tested in south Texas, Florida, and the Gulf
Coast States on the recommendation of Messrs. Johnson & Musser:
24405. Eucatyrrus cornurta Labill.
24406. EucaLyprus cLADOCALYX F. Muell.
24407. EucaLyprus LEUCOXYLON F. Muell.
24408. Evucatyprus Ltonarirouia Link.
24409. EucaLypTus POLYANTHEMOS Schauer.
24410. Evucatyrerus Lonerrostrris Muell.
24411. Evuvcatyrrus rupts Endl.
24412. EucaLyprus SIDEROPHLOIA Benth.
24413. Eucatyperus viminatts Labill.

24415. KucaLypTus ALBA Reinw.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received December 4 and 21, 1908.
See No. 21394 for previous introduction and descriptive note.

24416. FRAGARIA sp. Strawberry.)
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Mr. J. M. W. Farnham. Re-
ceived at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., December 16, 1908. |
White.

24417 and 24418.
From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, at
the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., 1907; numbered for convenience in
recording distribution December, 1908. |
24417. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (L.) Nees & Eberm. (?)
From Hangchow, Chekiang, China. “(No. 736a, June 27, 1907.) A very
ornamental evergreen tree, bearing leaves like the camphor tree, but darker
green and producing blue-black berries on red petioles. The Chinese chop the
leaves up very fine, let them steep in water with clay or soil, and obtain a very
good, weather-resisting cement in that way, especially used in plastering owes
old coffins which are kept standing above the ground.”’ ( Meyer.)
24418. Sax BaByLonica L. |
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. ‘(No. 665a, Mar. 26, 1907.) :

t

weeping willow growing on very dry places; used as a shade tree in the stree

of Peking under trying climatic and other conditions; well worth giving a tria

in the western regions of the United States. Chinese name Tsa yang liu.’

( Meyer.)
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24419. Garcinia sp.

Agriculture. Received December 30, 1908.
Variety pyriformis.

24420. TRIFOLIUM SUBTERRANEUM IL.

From Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. A. B. Leckenby, Central
Hotel, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received December 21, 1908.

“Abundant and useful in New Zealand.’’ (Leckenby.)

24421. ANONA eens Mill.

From Calabria, Valley of Messina, Italy. Presented by Mr. C. Sprenger, Vomero,
Naples, Italy. Received December 3, 1908.

Variety Calabrica.

24422 to 24428.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received December 28, 1908.

The following seeds:

24422. STIZOLOBIUM sp. 24426. Mucuna sp.
24423. STIzOLOBIUM sp. 24427. Mucuna sp.
24424. STIZOLOBIUM sp. 24428. Mucuna sp.

24425. Mucuna sp.

| 24429. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Odessa, Russia. Presented by Mr. Alfred W. Smith, American vice and
deputy consul. Received December 28, 1908.

“This is a variety of sweet melon grown here and cultivated in several colors. It
is known here as ‘Kachanka’ and sometimes also called ‘ Tsesarka,’ on account of its
spotted surface, resembling a guinea fowl’s plumage.’ (Smuth.)

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_ Abrus praecatorius, 23960.

_ Acacia cavenia, 24309.

Actinidia arguta, 23900.

Actinostemma sp., 23939.

_Aegle marmelos. See Below marmelos.

Aleurites moluccana, 24351.

Alfalfa, Arabian, 24367.
(Chile), 24210, 24353. |
Elche, 23871. |

7 Hunter River or Tamworth,
: 23752.
4 (Peru), 23749, 23896, 23902.
{ Queensland, 23753.
lthaea rosea, 24009 to 24016.
maranthus sp., 23984 to 23988.
“4

mygdalus persica, 24141 to 24144.
_ Andropogon pleiarthron, 23929.
rufus, 23928.
sorghum, 24122 to 24130,
24305, 24339, 24340.
Anona cherimola, 24361 to 24364, 24421.
squamosa, 24172.
Apium graveolens, 23970.
Apricot (India), 24140.
Arachis hypogaea, 24114, 24345.
_ Artichoke (Chile), 24263.
Arundo donax, 23866.
Asparagus filicinus giraldii, 24146.
Aster, China, 24087 to 24109.
Astragalus sinicus, 23930.
- Avena sativa, 24317.

Bael. See Below marmelos.
_ Balsam. See Impatiens balsamina.
Bamboo (Chile), 23864 to 23869.
Misuzudake, 23746.
Suzu-Dake, 24350.
Bambos sp., 23922.
senanensis, 23746, 24350.
Banana (France), 23872 to 23875.
Barley (Chile), 23861, 23862, 24308.
(China), 24158, 24161.
(Spain), 24318.
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Bean (Atrica), 24346.

bonavist. See Dolichos lablab.

broad, 24173 to 24175, 24264.

castor oil. See Ricinus communis.

(Chile), 23755 to 23759, 23761 to
23836, 24211, 24212, 24214 to 24225,
24229 to 24261.

(China), 23958.

scarlet runner.
cineus.

See Phaseolus coc-

+ Beet (China), 23974.
| Below marmelos, 23745.

Benincasa cerifera, 23938.
Benzoin sp., 24132.
Berberis amurensis, 23918.

| Beta vulgaris, 23974.
| Bombax macrocarpum, 23878.
Bradburya plumieeri, 24202.

Brassica sp., 24163.
Juncea, 23965, 24162.
pekinensis, 23963, 23964.
rapa, 23966.
Brazilian wax palm. See Copernicia ceri-
fera.
Cabbage, Chinese. See Brassica pekin-
ensis.

| Calendula officinalis, 24079 to 24081.
California nutmeg.

See Tumion califor-
nicum.
Callistemma chinensis, 24087 to 24109.

Calopogonium coeruleum, 24197.

orthocarpum, 24198.

| Cananga odorata, 24203.

Candle nut. See Aleurites moluccana.
Cannabis sativa, 24307.
Capriola dactylon, 24403.
Capsicum annuum, 23975, 24294 to 24301.
Carica sp., 23917.

papaya, 23915.
Carissa carandas, 23750, 24194.
Carnauba palm. See Copernicia cerifera.
Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua.
Carrot (China), 23971.

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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Cassia occidentalis, 23993, 23994.
Cebadilla. See Schoenocaulon officinale.
Cecropia peltata, 23901.
Celery (China), 23970.
Celosia argentea, 23977 to 23983.
Ceratonia siliqua, 24334.
Cherry, wild. See Prunus padus.
Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum.
Chinese pink. See Dianthus chinensis.
Chrysanthemum coronarium, 24074, 24075.
Chrysophyllum monopyrenum, 24134.
Chusquea quila, 23867 to 23869.
valdiviensis, 23864, 23865.
Cicer arietinum, 23852 to 23855, 24265,
24321, 24322.
Cinnamomum camphora, 24417.
Citrus aurantium sinensis, 24311.
nobilis, 24196, 24326.
Clover, bur. See Medicago denticulata.
Coix lachryma-jobi, 23962.
Colocasia esculenta, 23876, 23877.
Copernicia cerifera, 24404.
Coriandrum sativum, 23972.
Corn, blue, 24137.
(Mexico), 24137, 24138.
white, 24138.
Corylus sp., 24401.
Cowpea (Africa), 24341.
Black, 24189.
Black-Eye, 24190, 24191.
brown, 24186, 24187.
Brown-Eye, 24192.
(Chile), 23760.
(China), 24185 to 24192.
Crassina elegans, 24076 to 24078.
Crataegus sp., 24395.
Crinodendron patagua, 24136.
Crotalaria sp., 24115 to 24117.
hildebrandtw, 24118.
striata, 24119.
Cryptocarya rubra, 23897, 24310.
Cucumber (China), 23935.
Cucumis sp., 24204.
melo, 23936, 24429.
sativus, 23935.
Cucurbita sp., 23837 to 23840, 23842 to
23844, 23933, 24268 to 24278,
24281 to 24293, 24306, 24354 to
24357.
maxima, 23841, 23845.
pepo, 23934, 23946 to 23952,
24279, 24280.
Currant (Siberia). See Ribes spp.
Cynara scolymus, 24263.
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Dahlia (Mexico), 24168, 24169.
Dahlia sp., 24168, 24169.
Datura sp., 24001, 24002, 24017 to 24019.
Daucus carota, 23971.
Dianthus chinensis, 24063 to 24066.
Dioscorea sp., 24348.
Dolichos sp., 24120.
lablab, 23953 to 23956.
Durra. See Sorghum.

Edgeworthia gardneri, 23754.
Egeplant (China), 23976.
white, 24176.
Eleusine coracana, 24335, 24348.
Eragrostis sp., 23920, 23921.
Eucalyptus alba, 24415.
cladocalyx, 24406.
cornuta, 24405.
leucoxylon, 24407.
longifolia, 24408.
longirostris, 24410.
polyanthemos, 24409.
rudis, 24411.
siderophloia, 24412.
viminalis, 24413.

Four o’clock. See Mirabilis jalapa.
Fragaria sp., 24416.

moschata, 24165.

vesca, 24397, 24399.

Galactia striata, 24200.

tenuiflora, 24199.
Garcinia sp.,24131, 24419.

corned, 23882.
Glycine hispida, 24180 to 24184.
Gourd (China), 23932, 239387, 23938,
23940 to 23945.
Grape (Africa), 24312.
Grass, Bermuda. See Capriola dactylon.
Para. See Panicum muticum.

Grass-pea. See Lathyrus sativus.
Greigia sphacelata, 24206, 24207.

Hansen, N. E., seeds and cuttings se-
cured, 24370 to 24401.
Helianthus sp., 24070.
annuus, 24071 to 24073.
Hemp (Chile), 24307.
Hibiscus sp., 24000.
Hippeastrum sp., 24349.
Hollyhock. See Althaea rosea.
Hordeum sp., 23862, 24159.
vulgare, 23861, 24158, 24161,
24308, 24318.

" Husbands, José D., seeds and plants se-
cured, 23755 to 23869, 24206 to 24310,
24353 to 24364.

lang ilang. See Cananga odorata.
lex paraguariensis, 24313.
Impatiens balsamina, 24045 to 24058.
; Indigofera sp., 24121.

Ipomoea sp., 24030, 24031.

7 purpurea, 24020 to 24029.
Tris ensata, 24032.

Job’s tears. See Coix lacryma-jobi.
_Juglans nigra, 23863, 24209.

Kafir. See Sorghum.

Lactuca sativa, 23973, 24086.

|" Lagenaria vulgaris, 23932, 23940 to 23945.
_ Lathyrus sativus, 23856, 23857, 24316.
Lens esculenta, 23858, 23859, 24320.
‘Tentil. See Lens esculenta.

Lettuce (China), 23973, 24086.

| Luffa cylindrica, 23937.
_ Lupinus i, 24266, 24267.

Malpighia guadalajarensis, 24147.
Malus sp., 24389, 24390, 24392, 24393.
if baccata, 24365.

4 sylvestris X baccata, 24366.

_ Malva sp., 24003 to 24008.

| Mangifera indica, 23747, 24170.

_ Mango, Maller, 23747.

; Pico, 24170.

_ Medicago Andel 23931.

J SUE 2al49. 23102, 23703,
23871, 23896, 23902, 24210
24303, 24367.

a Melaleuca lewcadendron, 24166, 24167.
Meyer, Frank N., seeds secured, 23913,
23930 to 24113, 24417, 24418.
' Millet, pearl. See Pennisetum america-
‘ num.
proso. See Panicum miliaceum.
a ragi. See Hleusine coracana.
_ Mirabilis jalapa, 24033 to 24044.
' Mitsumata. See Edgeworthia gardneri.
ee Morning-glory. See Lpomoea purpurea.
Biiicuna sp., 24425 to 24428.
_ Musa cavendishii, 23875.
paradisiaca, 23872 to 23874.
_ Muskmelon (China), 23936.
4 (Russia), 24429.

Mustard, Chinese. See Brassica juncea.
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Ligustrum sp., 23919. 5

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

57

‘‘Naartje,’’ Groenskil, 24196.
Platskill, 24326.
Nicotiana tomentosa, 23914.

Oat (Spain), 24317.

Opuntia ficus-indica, 24303, 24304.
Orange, Bahia navel, 24311.

Oryza sativa, 24193, 24327 to 24332, 24347.

Paeonia sp., 24400.
Panicum, sp., 24113.
miliaceum, 24110 to 24112.
muticum, 24402.
serratum, 23926.
sulcatum, 24368.
Papaver rhoeas, 23990 to 23992.
somniferum, 23989.
Papaw (Transvaal), 23915.
wild (Brazil), 23917.
Passiflora sp., 23880.
laurvfolia, 23879.
pinnatistipula, 24360.
quadrangularis, 24359.
Pea, chick. See Cicer arietinum.

field. See Piswm arvense.
garden. See Pisum satavum.
erass. See Lathyrus sativus.

Peach (India), 24141 to 24144.
Peanut (Africa), 24345.

~ Gambia, 24114.
Pear (India), 24145.

See also Pyrus sp.
Pennisetum americanum, 24336.
Pepper (Chile), 24294 to 24301.

(China), 23975.
Persea lingue, 24208.

| Phaseolus coccineus, 23957, 24226 to 24228.

lunatus, 23916.

vulgaris, 23755 to 23759, 23761
to 23836, 23958, 24211, 24212,
24214 to 24225, 24229 to
24261, 24346.

| Pine (Bulgaria), 24338.

(China), 23913.

| Pinus densiflora, 23913.

peuce, 24338.
Pisum arvense, 23846 to 23851, 24177 to
24179, 24262, 24342:
sativum, 23860, 24314.

| Pogonarthria falcata, 23925.

Polygonum orientale, 23995 to 23999.
Pomegranate (Syria), 24148 to 24154.
Poppy (China), 23989 to 23992.
Potato (Chile), 24358.

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58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Prince’s-feather. See Polygonum orien-
tale.

Prunus armeniaca, 24140.

domestica, 24384.

padus, 24380 to 24383.
Pumpkin (Chile), 24279, 24280.

inedible oil, 24204.

Punica granatum, 24148 to 24154.
Pyrus sp., 24145, 24391, 24394.

Radish (China), 23967 to 23969.
Rape (China), 24163.

Chinese. See Brassica juncea.
Raphanus sativa, 23967 to 23969.
Raspberry, blue, 23870.

Federal, 23748.
See also Rubus spp.
Ribes sp., 24156, 24371 to 24374.

nigrum, 24370.

Rice (Africa), 24347.

dry-land, 24193.

(Hawaii), 24327 to 24332.
Ricinus communis, 23961.

Rosa sp., 24385 to 24388.

Rose (Siberia), 24385 to 24388.

Rubus sp., 24375, 24378, 24398.
chamaemorus, 23894, 23895, 24379.
fruticosus, 24376, 24377.
paniculatus, 23870.
rosaefolius X ellipticus, 23748.
zanthocarpus, 24155.

Salix babylonica, 24418.
Schoenocaulon officinale, 24195.
Sesamum orientale, 24344.
Solanum sp., 24302.
melongena, 23976, 24176.
tuberosum, 24358.
Sorghum, durra (Egypt), 24128 to 24130.
white (Chile), 24305.

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|

| Strawberry (China), 24165.

Turnip (China), 23966.

| Undetermined, 24059 to 24062, 24067 to

:

Squash (Chile), 23837 to 23845, 24268 to
24278, 24281 to 24293, 24354 to
24357.
(China), 23934.
Stizolobium sp., 23751, 24422 to 24424.

(Siberia), 24397.
white, 24416.
Sugar-apple. See Anona‘squamosa.

Tagetes erecta, 24082 to 24085.
Teramnus uncinatus, 24201.
Themeda forskalii, 23927.
Thespesia populnea, 24135, 24337.
Trifolium subterraneum, 24420.
Tristachya biseriata, 23923.

rehmanni, 23924.
Triticum aestivum, 24157, 24160, 24164,

24323, 24325.
durum, 24334.

Tumion californicum, 24333.

24069.
Uvaria rufa, 23899.

Vacinnium sp., 24396.

| Vetch, bitter. See Vicia ervilia.
| Vicia ervilia, 24319.

faba, 24173 to 24175, 24264.
leavenworthii, 24205.
monanthos, 24315.
Vigna sesquipedalus, 23959, 24213.
unguiculata, 23760, 24185 to 24192,
24341, 24369.

| Vitis vinifera, 24312.

Walnut, black (Chile), 23863.
Bolivian black, 24209.

kafir, Blackhull, 24122 to 24124, | Wheat (China), 24157, 24159, 24160,24164.

(Natal), 24122 to 24127.
Red, 24126.

durum. See Zriticum durum.
(Spain), 24323 to 24325.

undetermined (Transvaal), | Willow (China), 24418.

24339, 24340.
See also Andropogon sorghum.
Soy bean (China), 24180 to 24184.
ereen, 24162, 24183.
yellow, 24181, 24184.
See also Glycine hispida.
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Wilson, E. H., seeds secured, 24155 to
24165.

, Yam (Philippine Islands), 24348.

| Zea mays, 24137, 24138.
| Zinnia. See Crassina elegans.

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Investigation of Rusts. 1904. Price, 10-cents. : ; ae

. Soil Inoculation for Legumes. 1905. Price, 15 cents. eee ere
. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price,5cents.- = Bs :
. The. Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. -1905. Price, 10 ae

. Prickly Pear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. Price, 5.cents.

Variability of Wheat Varieties in Resistance to Toxic Salts. 1905. Price,5 cents.
Agricultural Explorations in Algeria. 1905. Price, 10 cents. - — ti ee
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Ceo DPE AkiMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN NO. 162.

' B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1909:

INVENTORY No. 18; Nos. 24480 To 25191.

IssuEepD DecemBer 24, 1909.

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WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1909,

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, BEVERLY T. GALLOWAY.
% Assistant Chief of Bureau, ALBERT F. Wiocrss

Editor, J. E. ROCKWELL.

Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
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SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

Toon N. Mee Agricultural eon
H. V. Harlan, H. C. Skeels, and R. A. Young, Assistants.
Edward Goucher and P. J. Wester, Assistant Propagators.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

Bureau OF Piant INDUSTRY,

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,

| Washington, D. C., September 11, 1909.
_ Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend
for publication as Bulletin No. 162 of the series of this Bureau, the
accompanying manuscript, entitled ‘‘Seeds and Plants Imported
during the Period from January 1 to March 31, 1909: Inventory
"No. 18; Nos. 24430 to 25191.”
This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.

Respectfully,
Bs a. GALLOWAY.
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. JAmMEs WILson,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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DEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1909:
INVENTORY NO. 18; NOS. 24480 TO 25191.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

; The eighteenth inventory, including 761 numbers, comprises the
ie period between January 1 and March 31, 1909, and contains the col-
1 lections of only one agricultural explorer, Prof. N. E. Hansen, of
} South Dakota, whose eight months’ trip into central Asia was made
} primarily to secure sufficiently large quantities of the seed of three
) wild Medicagos to enable extensive experiments to be carried out in
_ the Northwest in testing their hardiness.
_ These three species, which Professor Hansen believes are going to
| prove valuable additions to the forage-crop resources of the North-
west, are as follows: No. 24451, Medicago ruthenica, from Charonte,
Mongolia, an arm of the Gobi Desert, where the temperature drops
to the freezing point of mercury at times when there is little snow
on the ground and where in summer the temperature goes above
100° F. This species is a wild forage plant growing in the sandy
region of eastern Siberia and may be of value either as a cultivated
plant like alfalfa or, if allowed to run wild on the ranges, may become
a valuable hardy forage lesume. No. 24452, Medicago falcata, from
Obb, in the Tomsk Province, a long-lived legume of the open steppes,
is upright enough to be mown by a mowing machine; will withstand
_ extremes of drought and cold, and‘is so promising in its own home
as to have attracted the attention of the Russian agricultural experi-
menters as worthy of domestication and also as being of distinct
value as a wild pasture plant in western Siberia. Professor Hansen
emphasizes its value for all regions in this country where the common
alfalfa is often winterkilled, but does not maintain that in regions
_ where any of the true alfalfa strains can be grown successfully it is
likely to prove superior. No. 24457, Medicago platycarpa, from
Chylim, in the Tomsk Province, is a wild legume found in timber
clearings and along the edges of forests of central Siberia. This is
not a drought-resistant form, but perhaps rather a moist-region
plant worthy of trial in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Owing
to the immense value of any plant which may take the place of
alfalfa in recions where this remarkable crop can not be grown, these
new Siberian alfalfas are receiving the special attention of the forage-
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crop experts of the Department of Agriculture. They are the most | -
interesting of more than a hundred and seventy things brought by) '
Professor Hansen from Siberia, though others worthy of mentio |
here are a number of durum alnenties nomiorzablle winter muskmelons | |
(some of them weighing 30 to 40 pawinds and capable of keeping all
winter, promising possibilities for the Southwest); the Persian clover |
shaftal or ‘“‘Shabdar”’ (No. 24548), now being tried for the irrigated
Southwest; and sand binders (Nos. 24555, 24556, 24557, 24558, andy
24559) used along the Transcaspian Railway.

Numbers 24759 to 24761 represent the largest importation of)
bamboo plants ever brought into the country, comprising more than
3,000 good-sized plants of the three timber species that are grown so
extensively in Japan—two of them for timber and one also for its}
edible shoots. These were purchased by an agent from the Japanese)
farmers near Nagasaki and brought over by the courtesy of the War)
Department on an army transport. They have made a satisfactory
start at Chico, Cal., and will be planted in the South and in California, |
this autumn. An effort will be made to show what a wonderfully
beautiful thing a bamboo grove is, and to bring this unique timber |
material near enough so that our experimenters can study the
methods of its utilization in the fresh state.

Of the introductions secured through correspondence, special atten- |
tion should be called to the following: |

Of interest to the fruit growers will be the three Javanese fruits—the |
Doekoe (No. 24431), the Ramboetan (No. 25163), and the Poelasan
(No. 25164)—delicious East Indian fruits that seem to have not yet |
attracted attention in the West Indies; a South China relative of the |
orange (Atalantia bilocularis) for breeding purposes; the Indian bael |
fruit (No. 24450), which is prized for sherbets by Occidentals, but |
esteemed as highly as the orange by the East Indians, and its near rela- |
tive from the Philippines, Below glutinosa (No. 24591), both of which |
Mr. Swingle suggests should be used in breeding new types of citrus |
fruits; the edible passion fruit of Mexico, a much neglected fruit possi- |
bility for the Southwest; Diospyros ebenaster, the Zapote Prieto of |
Mexico (No. 24600), a relative of the persimmon; a new fine-flavored |
mango, with fruit the size of an English walnut, from Tahiti; strains of —
the Chilean strawberry (Nos. 24654-24656) ; five varieties of Chilean |
anonas (Nos. 24661-24665); the Legrellei pomegranate (No. 24825) |
from Switzerland, an unusually hardy form which matures its fruit in |
Paris; a collection of valuable pomegranates from Bagdad, Arabia |
(Nos. 25001-25007); two southern China peaches from Canton (Nos. |
24915-24916); the cherry stock used by the Japanese and upon which —
they bench-graft all their ornamental flowering cherries and which —
seems not to have been tried for a stock for our fruiting cherries (Now

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| 25087); and an interesting aromatic fruit from East Africa, the Kafir
| orange (No. 27170).

To those working with cereals and forage crops dhe following will
be of interest: The . Japanese rice (No. 24441) which, according to the
Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, anarinisos to supersede
_ other Japanese types in Hawaii; the Jowar Sholapuri, a new class
of Indian durra (No. 24442); a collection of soy beans (Nos. 24672-
24690) from India; the Old German Frankish lucern (No. 24767)
from near the home of Wendlin Grimm, who originally introduced
the remarkably hardy Grimm alfalfa into Minnesota; Chinese grains
(Nos. 24845-24850) from an altitude of 11,000 feet in the Yangtze
Valley; and an unusual collection of grains from the uplands of
Abyssinia.

To those interested in the rubber industry, a new East African
rubber tree, producing rubber of the ‘‘Landolphia kirkii” type, from
Mr. Barrett (No. 24637), and the famous virgin rubber tree of Colom-
bia, South America (No. 24640), which yields rubber of the very
highest quality and is capable of cultivation, will be worthy of notice.

To those who are in search of new ornamentals and comfort plants,
the Chinese pistache (No. 24659) from Shantung, a promising tree for
dry regions, resembling somewhat the pepper free (Schinus molle),
_ and the sycamore fig of the north coast of Africa (No. 25094), one of

the most beautiful shade trees of the region, are worthy of especial

consideration; while the introduction of the ‘‘Kiat”’ tree of Abyssinia

will interest those who do not realize that a million or so of people in
_ Arabia and Abyssinia depend upon the narcotic in its leaves quite
as much as Americans do on tobacco.

Davin FAIRCHILD,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,

Washington, D. C., September 10, 1909.
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| 24430. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
| From Arequipa, Peru. Purchased from Borger & Guzman, through Mr. C. V.

Piper. Received January 2, 1909.

Peruvian.

24431 to 24433..

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of

Agriculture. Received January 5, 1909.

The following seeds:

24431. Lanstum pomesticum Jack. Doekoe.

‘““The doekoe is one of the most refreshing fruits of the Dutch East Indies,
and is eaten in immense quantities both by the native Javanese and the Dutch.
It is about the size of a French prune, of a straw color, and the leathery rind,
which is easily peeled off, exposes a pulp of a peculiar, almost waxy, texture.
The several segments into which this pulp divides contain each a large seed,
which is intensely bitter to the taste, so that care is always exercised in eating
the fruit not to bite into the seed. The flavor is mildly subacid and decidedly
refreshing. While not to be ranked with the mangosteen, the doekoe, in my
opinion, is worthy of serious consideration as a new fruit for shipping purposes.”’
(David Fairchild.)

Distribution.—Widely cultivated in India, and probably a native of the
Malay Archipelago; also reported from the Philippines.

24432. Garcinia TINcToRIA (DC.) W. F. Wight.

Distribution.—A native of the mountains of India, extending from the Hima-
layas south to the Andaman Islands.
24433. ATALANTIA BILOCULARIS (Roxb.) Wall. (Limonta BitocutaRis Roxb.)

A small shrub, armed with solitary, long, sharp spines. The leaves are
alternate, elliptical in outline, wavy margined, and firm and glossy. The
small, pure white flowers are borne in axillary clusters. The black berries are

about the size and shape of a pea and are succulent.

Distribution.—A native of the southeastern part of China and of the islands
of Hainan and Formosa.

24434. Panicum mMutTicuM Forsk. Para grass.

From Tampico, Mexico, whence it was secured by Mr. John Kennedy, of Sarita,

Tex., who presented the same to this Department. Numbered for convenience
in recording distribution, January 5, 1909.

“Distinct from ordinary strain of Para grass. More vigorous and recovers more
quickly after cutting, and decidedly superior.’? (S. UM. Tracy.)
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24437. ASPARAGUS FILICINUS Hamil.

From Nocera Inferiore, Italy. Presented by Mr. Willy Miller. Received Jan-
uary 5, 1909. .

‘This species was originally collected by Buchanan-Hamilton in Nepaul, but has
since been found in many localities extending from Burma to the western Himalaya, —
and thence northward to Mongolia. It is erect in habit and attains a height of nearly
4 feet, having horizontally spreading branches. ‘The slender, flattened phylloclades
are about one-third of an inch long and are borne in clusters of about five. .The
greenish white flowers are seated on slender pedicels about twice as long as the
phylloclades.”’ (Gardener’s Chronicle, August 15, 1908.)

24438 to 24440.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Received through Mr. William Harris, superintendent
of public gardens, Department of Agriculture, Hope Gardens, January 5, 1909.

24438. ZINZIBER OFFICINALE Rosc. Ginger.
Rhizomes. Procured for Dr. R. H. True’s experiments at Orange City, Fla.

24489. PrRSEA GRATISSIMA Gaertn. f. '. Avocado.
Seeds.

24440. INpIGOFERA ANIL L.

‘Seeds of a leguminous shrub reaching a height of several feet and distin-
guished from the common indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) by having short, com-
pressed, sickle-shaped pods and by its capability of being propagated by means
of cuttings. Indigenous in Tropical America, and occurring from the Carolinas
to Brazil. Formerly widely cultivated in both the eastern and the western hemi- .
spheres, and together with J. tinctoria an important source of indigo. Now, too,
found in waste places from North Carolina to Florida and Louisiana. It is no
longer cultivated commercially in the United States, since the introduction
of substitutes has rendered indigo production unprofitable.’ (W. W. Stock-
berger.)

24441. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. F. G. Krauss, in charge of rice inves-

tigations, Hawaii Experiment Station. Received January 6, 1909.

‘““Variety No. 164, 34 to 40 inches tall. A strong, erect grower, tillers well, and
bears heavily a kernel of good quality. Mature in 120 days. One of the best Japan
rices grown at the Hawaii station. We give preference to this variety, which promises
to supersede other Japan types in Hawaii.’’ (Krauss.)

24442 to 24447.

From Sholapur, India. Presented by M. A. Peacock, esq., treasurer, the Ameri-
can Marathi Mission. Received December 26, 1908.

The following seeds, native names, and notes by Mr. Peacock:

24442 and 24443. ANDROPOGON sorRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.
24442. Jowar Sholapuri. Stalks often grow 10 feet tall; heads mam-
moth.

“White. This isa medium-sized head, rather compact, with a rather
small, flattened, white seed inclosed in transversely wrinkled, mostly
pale, glumes; florets awned. Apparently represents a group not hereto-
fore introduced.”’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

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24442 to 24447—Continued.
24442 and 24443—Continued.
24443. Jowar. Double variety.

“White. A very small head, probably dwarfed by thick sowing and
adverse conditions; ovate, compact, two seeds in each spikelet; seeds
small, white; glumes pale; florets awned. Belongs to group 8 of India
sorghums represented by S. P. I. No. 14603, etc.’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

“The Jowar furnishes an excellent fodder in its stalks and the grain is
highly nutritious. At certain times of the year it furnishes the chief
grain for the food of India’s millions in the Deccan.”’ (Peacock.)

24444 to 24447. PrNNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
24444. Common Country Bazra.

“There seem to be several widely different strains included in this
lotueue CHeeNe Venatl.)

24445. Pure African Bazra.
24446. Cross-breeding Common Country and African Bazra.
24447. Bearded Bazra.

“‘The presence of numerous bristles probably accounts for the fact that
it is less troubled by attacks from birds.’?’ (H. N. Vinail.)

“The Bazra is more of a food grain and is scarcely ever fed to animals on
account of its expense. Both these grains grow on the poorly cultivated
semiarid plains of the Deccan.’’ (Peacock.)

124448 and 24449. PuHasroLtus coccineus L. Scarlet runner bean.

From Italy. Presented by Mr. Haven Metcalf, pathologist in charge, Laboratory
of Forest Pathology, Department of Agriculture. Received December 24,
1908.

24448. “Obtained at the Tenute Consorti Sullam in Portotolle e Taglia Di Po,
in the province of Rovigo, Italy. These beans were called by the grower, Dr.
Angelo Sullam, ‘ Faggioli Elefanti di Prussia.’ He has been growing them
for some years on his plantation, which is largely devoted to rice, and where I
saw these beans growing in rather sandy land, with a water table not more
than 6 or 8 inches under the surface. According to Doctor Sullam, this bean
grows readily on wet land, although it will not grow directly in water. It
twines or runs and flowers freely and continuously. I ate the beans cooked
in the form of salad and found them very palatable, with more the flavor of a
white bean than our ordinary Lima or colored beans. It occurs to me that
this may be valuable on wet land; it is said not to grow well at all on dry land.
As I did not see any growing on dry land, I can not bear witness to this.
Doctor Sullam originally obtained his seed from western Russia.’’ ( Metcalf.)

24449. “Obtained near Ferrara. The beans were there being grown under
the name of ‘ Faggioli Elefanti da Istria.’ So far as I could see these were
exactly the same bean as the first sample (S. P. I. No. 24448). The seed in
this case was said to have been obtained from Istria.”’ ( Metcalf.)

24450. BrLou MARMELOsS (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael tree.

From Lahore, Punjab, India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Mustoe, superintendent,
| Archzeological Gardens. Received January 8, 1909.
| “Seed of the large-fruited variety of Aegle marmelos (Below marmelos), known to
Europeans as bael fruit. It has three vernacular names, i. e., bill, bel, and bael. It is
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24450—Continued.

a handsome tree, with dark-green, shining leaves which have a resinous odor; it a
common in the greater part of India, growing up to 4,000 feet; when culenenetle is a
middle-sized tree of 35 feet, but when wild is a scrubby tree.

“The leaves, roots, bark, oun fruit are used in native medicines and the last named
in European medicines also, and from the flowers a scent water is distilled.

‘‘Bael is cultivated for its fruits and asa sacred tree, being thought a lot of for ae |
of the god Shiva, and is one of the few woods prescribed by the Hindoo scriptures for
sacrificial fires. The wood is close grained, tough, and strong, but often splits in
seasoning.

“The leaves, bark, and roots are used as a febrifuge and the first mentioned is also” .
lopped for cattle nile ;

“The unripe fruit, either boiled or roasted, is used as a specific for diarrhea and
dysentery. When ripe it is very much like an orange in shape, color, and size, but |
has a hard shell, which is sometimes made into snuffboxes; the pulp of the fruit isa |
laxative and when mixed with milk or soda water, or both, makes a healthy, cooling, |
and agreeable sherbet. To make this they take the pulp of the fruit out of the shell |
and put it into a little water, then pass it through a strainer, and put it into a glass of |
milk or soda water and sugar to taste. The pulp is also used to strengthen mortar for
building purposes and the mucus with which the cells are filled is used asa glue; also-
used with water paints to add to their strength and brilliancy. This fruit is greatly
valued for eating by the natives, but can scarcely be looked upon as palatable to the
white man except as a sherbet and for its medicinal properties. The tree comes true
to seed and is not grafted. It might be tried in several districts, as it grows equally as
well up hereas in Calcutta, where the air is moist and hot all the year round, and here
it is very dry and hot in thesummer, witha temperature of 112° to 120° F. in the shade,
and in the winter with sometimes 12 degrees of frost at night; but the bael always |
looks healthy and green, no matter what the weather is. It is leafless for about one
month only, January or February, and its one year’s fruit is ripe at about the same |
time that it is flowering for the next year’s fruit. |

‘This is really a valuable tree both from a decorative and economic point of view, |
and I do not consider it gets the attention in India that it should.’’ (Mustoe.) For |
further description and previous importation, see No. 22957.

pia ap. os

Introduced at Mr. Walter T. Swingle’s suggestion for use in breeding new types of |
citrus fruits. |

24451 to 24575.

From northern and central Asia. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the |
Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, 8. Dak., while traveling as an |
agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture, December 3, 1908.

The following seeds:

24451. Merpicaco RuTHENICA (L.) Trautv.

‘““(No. 59.) From same source as No. 58 (S. P. I. No. 24456). This is a
favorite wild forage for the stock kept by the Mongolian nomads of this region,
should be tested in the driest, coldest parts of the Northwest, especially where |
the most extreme cold comes at times without snow on the ground. For a com-
mon name Gobi Desert, Mongolian, or East Siberian alfalfa will do.”” (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of stony and sandy regions of Siberia, extending east
to the region of Lake Baikal, and into China,
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(24451 to 245'75—Continued.

24452 to 24456. Mepicaco FALCATA L.

24452. “(No. 66.) The main lot of western Siberian alfalfa gathered
growing wild on the open steppe, with the help of 200 peasants, a few
miles from Obb, Tomsk Province, where the Obi River crosses the
Siberian railway. One of the most characteristic and dominant plants
of the open steppes in Tomsk Province, western Siberia. The falcate
or sickle-shaped pods of this alfalfa give it the specific name falcata.
A long-lived perennial, with strong, deep-growing taproots, holding its
own with other native plants in dense sod and enduring pasturing.
Highly regarded by the peasants as a pasture plant and for hay.
Cattle, horses, and sheep are all fond of the plant. Worthy of thorough
trial in all regions where the common alfalfa suffers from winterkilling.
Where common alfalfa, which is native of a much milder climate
than that of our Prairie Northwest, is perfectly hardy, I would sug-
gest ‘Let well enough alone.’ However, it will be well to remember
that this plant, while primarily intended for the severest regions,
endures more pasturing than common alfalfa, and may be found valu-
able to introduce into native pastures as a wild plant farther south.
Plant breeders should be quick to isolate the elementary species in
Medicago falcata and to remember that the many different lots of
Medicago falcata gathered in my second and third trips to Siberia
should be carefully kept separate. The most southern lots should go
more into the Central West; the northern lots into the most northern sec-
tions. The species varies in its native haunts and should be regarded
as consisting of many elementary species, differing widely in important
characteristics. The yellow flowers are attractive and much visited
by bees.’ (Hansen.)

24453. ‘(No.90.) Asfound wild on open steppe at Omsk, Akmolinsk
Province, western Siberia. See No. 66 (S. P. I. No. 24452).”’ (Hansen.)

24454. ‘“(No. 86.) See No. 66 (S. P. I. No. 24452). This lot is from
north of Irkutsk, near western shore of Lake Baikal, eastern Siberia,
and extending to a hundred miles north, among the Buriats, a Mon-
golian tribe. This region is moister in climate than farther east on
the open steppe, so may be found better adapted for regions like
northern Maine, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.”’ (Hansen.)

24455. ‘(No. 28.) One of the three yellow-flowered Siberian alfalfas.
This seed was gathered on the east bank of the Irtysh River about ten
miles north of Semipalatinsk, in the province of the same name, western
Siberia. Plants with stems 5 feet 8 inches long were found. Of erect
habit. Bothas growing in the wild pasture and as hay the plant is well
liked by stock. The plant is also much visited by bees.” (Hansen.)

24456. ‘‘(No. 58.) Although but a small quantity of seed, this
number should receive special attention, as it is from the farthest
point east where I found this Siberian alfalfa. Seed gathered in
almost pure sand at station Charonte, in an arm of the Desert Gobi, a
few miles from Chinese territory on the Siberian railway. This is in
the Mongolian part of Manchuria, Manchuria proper not beginning till
after crossing the Chinese mountains. This region is marked by great
extremes of heat and cold, and especially by the fact that often cold
sufficient to freeze mercury is experienced with no snow on the ground.”’
(Hansen.)

Distribution. A native of Europe and Asia, extending from Sweden to
China.
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24451 to 245'75—Continued.

24457. Merpicaco PpLaTycaRPa (L.) Trautv.

‘‘(No. 73.) A strong-growing perennial yellow-flowered alfalfa found wild i in”
timber clearings and along edges of the forests in central Siberia. The name |
platycarpa refers to the large flat pod. This alfalfa should be thoroughly tested
in regions like northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Will endure extreme cold,
but probably not severe wind sweep as well as Medicago falcata and Medicago
ruthenica. This lot was gathered near Chylim, between Obb and Omsk, in
Tomsk Province, western Siberia. All the three Siberian alfalfas are yellow.
flowered.’’ (Hansen.) !

Distribution.—Found throughout Siberia, extending east as far as Lake Baileals
24458 to 24460. TriIroLIUM LUPINASTER L.

24458. ‘‘(No. 94.) As found native at Chita, Transbaikal region, on |
Siberian railway. See No. 68 (S. P. I. No. 24817).”’ (Hansen.)
24459. ‘‘(No. 92.) As found native at Chita, Transbaikal region, on |
Siberian railway. See No. 68 (S. P. I. No. 24817).”’ (Hansen.)
24460. ‘‘(No.78.) This lot was gathered on the open steppe just north }
of the Altai Mountain range between Biisk and Beloglasowo, southern
Tomsk Province, western Siberia. Worthy of introduction into the
western ranges as a wild plant, and for trial as a cultivated clover
wherever trouble is experienced from the winterkilling of the common

red clover. See No. 68 (S. P. I. No. 24817).”’ (Hansen.)
Distribution.—A native of Asia, extending from central Russia through
Siberia, Mongolia, and Manchuria; also in Japan.

24461. TriroLtium MepIuM Huds.

‘‘(No. 69.) Mammoth red clover as found wild near Obb, Tomsk Province,
at the intersection of the Siberian railway and the Obi River. All the Siberian ©
clovers should receive careful attention, as they may be found especially
adapted to our Prairie Northwest where trouble is experienced from the winter- |
killing of the common red clover.’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of open woods and fields in northern and central |
Europe and across Asia to the region of Lake Baikal. |

24462. Vicra cracca L.
(No. 67.) A vetch gathered growing wild on the open steppe near Obb, |
Tomsk Province, western Sine, where the Obi River crosses the Specie

railway. Common on the open steppes. Not cultivated here as yet, as the —
country is too thinly settled.’’ (Hansen.) |

244638. Victa cracca L.

“(No. 88.) As found wild on open steppe at Omsk, Akmolinsk Province,
western Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)

24464. Vicia AMOENA Fisch. (?)

‘““(No. 64.) A wild vetch gathered at village Verk-Tchitinskaya, 20 versts —
north of Chita, Transbaikal region, Siberian railway.”’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of central Siberia, extending from the Ural pa guaele ra
to the region of Lake Baikal.

24465. Vicia TENUIFOLIA Roth.

(No. 13.) A native vetch on open steppe at Beloglasowo, between Biisk —
and Smeinogorsk, southern Tomsk Province, western Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of Europe and Asia, extending from central Russia,
to Lake Baikal.

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(24451 to 24575—Continued.

24466 to 24468. AGRoPyYRON IMBRICATUM (Bieb.) R. & S.

24466. ‘‘(No. 63.) A grass of very wide distribution in northern Asia
and European Russia. Highly recommended as one of the best grasses
in the Volga River region of eastern European Russia, where it was
brought into culture by the experiment station at Waluiki near Rowno,
south of Saratow. In my Russian trip in 1897 I saw the beginnings of
this work by Mr. Bogdan, at that time director of the station. The
present sample was gathered wild by myself and helper in the sand
semidesert region at the station Manchuria, the first station in Chinese
territory going east on the Siberian railway.’’ (Hansen.)

24467. “‘(No. 87.) See No. 63 (S. P. I. No. 24466). This lot was
collected at Charonte, a few miles into Chinese territory, in the Mon-
golian part of northwestern Manchuria, where an arm of the Gobi
Desert is crossed by the Siberian railway.’’ (Hansen.)

24468. ‘(No. 91.) As found native at Chita, Transbaikal region, on

| Siberian railway. See No. 63 (S. P. I. No. 24466). A valuable grass
on dry steppes.’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of Europe and Asia, being found from Russia to
Spain and east to Siberia and Afghanistan.

24469 and 24470. Etymus sipiricus L.

| 24469. ‘“(No. 12.) A common grass of dry steppes at Beloglasowo,

| between Biisk and Smeinogorsk, southern Tomsk Province, western
Siberia. For further study as to value by agrostologists only; not for
distribution.’’ (Hansen.)

24470. ‘(No. 82.) A native dry steppe grass gathered between Belo-
glasowo and Smeinogorsk, north of Altai Mountain range, Tomsk
Province, western Siberia. Sample for agrostologists only.’’? (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of Siberia, extending from the Ural Mountains to the
region of Lake Baikal.
24471 and 24472. Laruyrus PRATENSIS L.

24471. “(No. 14.) A wild pea common on the open steppes north
of Altai Mountain range in the southern part of Tomsk Province.
Seed gathered near Beloglasowo, between Biisk and Smeinogorsk.
Its value as a field pea for regions like western Nebraska and Dakota
should be tested.” (Hansen.)

24472. “(No. 89.) <A wild field pea from open steppe at Omsk,
Akmolinsk Province, western Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, extending to
the Pacific and from the Mediterranean to the Arctic Circle.

24473. HLYMUS ARENARIUS L.

““(No. 26.) A coarse reed-like grass common in dry sand deserts, about 30
miles south of Semipalatinsk, in the province of the same name, western
Siberia. A tall plant of striking appearance, not eaten by stock, but may be
useful as a sand binder in sections with great extremes of cold and heat.”’
( Hansen.)

Distribution.—Found on sandy shores throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
24474.

(No. 60.) A mixture of Elymus sp. and Koeleria cristata (L.) Pers., the lat-
ter predominating.
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24475. AGROPYRON CANINUM (L.) Beauv. (?)

““(No. 61.) A native grass common in timber and timber clearings near
Chita, Transbaikal region, eastern Siberia. Forage value undetermined.
Sometimes called ‘ostretz,’ but this is applied properly to A. pungens.”
(Hansen. )

24476. Victa untiuGA A. Braun.

““(No. 65.) A native legume common in woods near Chita, Transbaikal re-
gion, Siberian railway. Food value undetermined, but Orobus luteus L., its
relative, is eaten by stock and the young shoots used for food by the Chinese.”
(Hansen. )

Distribution.—A native of Asia, occurring throughout Siberia, and in Man-
churia and China; also found in Japan.

24477. AVENA sativa L. Oat.
“(No.79.) Oats from the dry Belagatch steppe near Semipalatinsk, in prov-;
ince of same name, western Siberia. A region of great extremes of heat, cold,’
and drought.’’ (Hansen.) j
24478. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. Kowliang..
‘““(No. 85.) Variety ‘Gaolan’ from the Harbin district, bought in Chinese
bazaar at Station Manchuria, the first station in Chinese territory going east on
the Siberian railway. The favorite variety in northern Manchuria.” (Hansen.)
‘Brown kowliang from Manchuria. One of the common forms of the region.”’
(Carleton R. Ball.)

24479. GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS Fisch.

‘““(No. 27.) Seed of wild licorice gathered on the banks of a tributary of the
Irtysh River, about 30 miles south of Semipalatinsk, in province of same name,
western Siberia. Its value for cultivation not determined, but the region
where this seed was gathered is subject to great extremes of cold and heat.”
(Hansen.) |
24480. LavaTeRA THURINGIACA L.

‘““(No. 83.) A tall mallow-like dry-steppe flower collected between Biisk and
Semipalatinsk, north of Altai Mountain range, Tomsk Province, western Siberia.
Plant 4 to 6 feet in height, well branched; flowers mostly bright pink.”
(Hansen. )

Distribution.—A native of Europe and Asia, extending from central and
southern Russia to the eastern part of Siberia. |
24481. Triticum puRuM Desf. Wheat.

‘““(No. 81.) This lot is from the dry Beleisnren steppe near Semipalatinsk, in
province of same name, western Siberia.’’ (Hansen.)

24482. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER L. |

‘“(No. 84.) See Nos. 68 and 78 (S. P. I. Nos. 24817 and 24460). This 5- leaved
clover, which ranges northward to the Arctic Circle in Siberia, is worthy of
trial at the far north. The present lot is from Chailar, in northwestern Man-
churia, on the Siberian railway.’’ (Hansen.) See No. 24458 for distribution
of this species. |

24488. Triticum puRuUM Desf. Wheat.

““(No. 117.) ‘Ak-bugdai.’ ‘Ak’ means white, ‘bugdai’ wheat. A wheat from
Tashkend, northern Turkestan. Very productive at Tashkend.” (Hansen.)

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24451 to 24575 Continued.

24484. Triticum AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
‘““(No. 118.) ‘ Turbat,’ meaning land or country wheat, from 20 miles north

of Tashkend, Turkestan. Turbat is the name of a place.’’ (Hansen.)

24485. Triticum puRuUMm Desf. Wheat.

““(No. 129.) ‘Kara-bugdai,’ meaning black wheat, from Tashkend, Turkes-
tan. May be sown either as a winter wheat, from September to December, at
Tashkend; or as a spring wheat, in February or March, but not later. This
is on northern border of cotton belt. Usually sown as a spring wheat.’’

(Hansen.)

24486. Triticum axrstivum L. Wheat.
‘““(No. 131.) Native wheat from Old Chardchui, Turkestan, a very dry

region.”’ (Hansen.)

24487. Triticum puRuUM Desf. Wheat.

‘““(No. 184.) “Sary-magis,’ a native wheat from Tashkend, Turkestan. ‘Sary’
| means yellow. All the Turkestan wheats deserve special attention as a

drought-resistant race.”’ (Hansen.)
24488. Triticum puRuM Desf. Wheat.
““(No. 185.) ‘Caucasian’ wheat from Tashkend, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.)
24489. Triticum sp. Wheat.
““(No. 137.) ‘Kizyl-bugdai,’ meaning red wheat, from Tashkend, Turkestan.”’
| (Hansen.)
) 24490. Triticum puRuUM Desf. Wheat.
| ““(No. 188.) ‘Ak-bugdai,’ meaning white wheat, from Tashkend, Turkestan.’’
(Hansen.)
24491. Triticum purum Desf. Wheat.

““(No. 139.) ‘Sary-bugdai,’ meaning yellow wheat, from Tashkend, Turkes-
tan.”’ (Hansen.)
24492. Triticum puRUM Desf. Wheat.
“(No. 140.) ‘Kara Kiltschik’ wheat from Tashkend, Turkestan. ‘Kara’
means black.’’ (Hansen.)
24493. Triticum puRUM Desf. Wheat.
““(No. 234.) Seed of native Turcoman ‘Red Mountain’ wheat, raised on dry

land without irrigation at Askabad, Turkestan, and found especially valuable

at the Askabad Experiment Station.’’ (Hansen.)

24494 to 24496. Cucumis meto L. Muskmelon.
24494. “(No. 119.) Winter muskmelon. ‘Ak-bek-shek,’ meaning
white melon. From Chardchui, Turkestan.”’ (Hansen.)
24495. “(No. 120.) ‘Gulakcha,’ a first early muskmelon from Chard-
chui, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.)

24496. ‘(No. 122.) Winter muskmelon. ‘Kerkinsche,’ from Chard-
chui, Turkestan. Diameter 29 and 15 cm.”’ (Hansen.)
24497. Horprum vuLGaRE L. Barley.
*““(No. 123.) Native winter barley from Bairamalee, near Mery, eastern Tur-
kestan. Drought resistant.’’ (Hansen.)
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20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24451 to 24575—Continued.

24498 to 24540. Cucumis MELO L.

24498. ‘“(No.124.) Wintermuskmelon. ‘Katschalinsky,’ from Chard-
chui, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.) |

24499. ‘“‘(No. 126.) Winter muskmelon. ‘Khansky,’ from Chard-
chui, Turkestan. Diameter 38 and 22 cm.’’ (Hansen.)

24500. ‘(No. 127.) Winter muskmelon, from Chardchui, Turkestan.
Diameter 32 and 20 cm.’’ (Hansen.) |

24501. ‘ (No. 128.) Witten muskmelon, from Chardchui, Turkestan.
Diameter 23 and 22 cm.”’ (Hansen.)

24502 to 24537. ‘‘(Nos. 150 to 185.) Native muskmelons of Turkes-|
tan, mostly winter varieties. No. 167 (S. P. I. No. 24519) is the largest |
lot of seed, from melons I bought in December, 1908, in the bazaar at
Chardchui, Turkestan. In my opinion it is worthy of a most earnest | |
effort on the part of a melon specialist to get these winter muskmelons |
of Turkestan introduced into the driest and hottest regions of our)
Southwest and the driest parts of our cotton belt. Some of the melons }
weigh from 30 to 40 pounds, with thick white flesh, and are extremely |
sweet. In Turkestan the late varieties are hung in reed-grass nets or |
slings from the ceilings in the native houses of sun-baked clay, ready.
for use all winter as needed. They are one of the main staples of the
native diet. The melons are also pickled somewhat like watermelon |
rinds in America, but much superior in quality. Much of the musk-|
melon seed I brought from my first trip to Turkestan in 1907, and some
in the spring of 1908, was lost from being tested too far north, in response >
to the great demand for the seed. Some melons of this first importation —
have done well in the Southwest and have since appeared under other |
names, by which the credit of introduction is lost. With this fresh lot_
of seed it is hoped that the Turkestan muskmelons, the largest and best |
in the world, will receive a thorough trial in the hottest, driest regions |
of the Southwest. None of them should go north of the cotton belt, |
unless it be some of the smallest and earliest varieties. A long period |
of hot, dry weather is needed to bring out the quality. Some of the |
varieties endure long-distance transportation, so that in these melons |
appears an inviting field for southern enterprise. Some of the varieties |
may prove too sweet for our tastes. The breeder of melons may find
them useful in hybridizing. Southern California, New Mexico, Ari- |
zona, and southern Texas should receive the seed at first; later the |
range may extend farther northeast as the seed becomes more abundant. |
I can not insist too strongly on the necessity of giving these melons a
long, hot, dry season for their best development.’’ (Hansen.)

24538. ‘“(No. 233.) Seed saved from three large, white muskmelons |
bought at Kagan or New Bokhara, Turkestan. Fruit oval, 12 to 15
inches in long diameter, clear, bright yellow; flesh white, very sweet.
See Nos. 150 to 185 (S. P. I. Nos. 24502 to 24537).’’ (Hansen.)

24539. ‘“(No. 236.) An oval, brownish yellow winter muskmelon >
with sweet, green flesh, 8 to 10 inches in length. Grown near Mery, |
Turkestan. In good condition December 17, 1908.’’ (Hansen.»)

24540. ‘(No. 244.) Seed of winter muskmelon saved from melons |
bought at Chardchui, Turkestan, December, 1908.’’ (Hansen.) }

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(24451 to 24575— Continued.

24541. Gossypium HIRSUTUM L. Cotton.

““(No. 121.) Sample of Upland cotton originally from the United States, but
cultivated at least fifteen years on northern limits of cotton belt in Turkestan,
about 100 versts north of Tashkend.’’ (Hansen.)

24542. GoSsSYPIUM HERBACEUM L. Cotton.

‘““(No. 143.) Sample of the local native Bokhara cotton of Tashkend, Turkes-
tan, on the northern limits of cotton culture. I took occasion to study the
cotton industry while in Turkestan and found the opinion held by many that
the introduction of American cotton seed in Turkestan was not an unmixed
blessing. While American cotton is greatly superior to the native Bokhara
type for the manufacturer, the American varieties were somewhat inferior in
resistance to untimely frosts and were later in season. If this proves true, as
a rule, it opens up an interesting field for cotton breeders in hybridizing the
American and Turkestan cottons, if that is possible. For Turkestan it would
help maintain culture where it is at present in a precarious condition, because
of recent great failures from frosts on the northern limits of cotton culture; in
America it might aid in the boll-weevil work and in forcing cotton culture a
few miles farther north than at present.’’ (Hansen.)

24548. GossyPruM INDICUM Lam. Cotton.

“(No. 144.) ‘ Malla huza’ from Tashkend, Turkestan. ‘Malla’ means
yellow; ‘huza,’ cotton. This is the native cotton used for ‘Nah-mazh’ or
Mohammedan prayer rugs and other holy purposes; not generally sold, but is
used mainly for presents. Every native Sart cotton grower raises a little for
his own use. This native Turkestan may vary in some particular from the
other nankeen or yellow cottons grown elsewhere.’’ (Hansen.)

24544. Gossypium HIRSUTUM L. Cotton.

‘““(No. 147.) Native ‘Kara chigis’ cotton from Tashkend, Turkestan. ‘Kara’
means black; ‘chigis,’ seed. ‘Somewhat like Peterkin, but at least two weeks
earlier,’ is the experience with it at the experiment station, Turkestan.”’
(Hansen.

24545. Gossypium HIRSUTUM L. Cotton.

““(No. 149.) ‘ Tashkend Upland’ cotton, originally from the United States,
but grown for many years at Tashkend, Turkestan. The name has changed.
Said to be an early cotton.’”’ (Hansen.)

24546. GossyPIUM HERBACEUM L. Cotton.

““(No. 187.) Native Bokhara cotton as raised at Tashkend, Turkestan. See
No. 148 (S. P. I. No. 24542).”’ (Hansen.)

24547. GOoOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM L. Cotton.

“(No. 189.) Another sample of ‘Malla huza,’ the native yellow or holy
cotton of central Asia, as grown at Tashkend, Turkestan. See No. 144 (S. P. I.
No. 24543).’’ (Hansen.)

24548 to 24550. TriroLttuM SUAVEOLENS Willd. Shaftal.

24548. ‘(No. 125.) The main lot of Persian clover from Meshed,
northeastern Persia, and grown one year at Tashkend, Turkestan.
Shabdar is the Persian name; as grown in India it is called shaftal.
Anannual plant of extremely vigorous growth. In Persia and Afghan-
istan it is cut two or three times during the season. Flowers small,
bright pink, very fragrant, much visited by bees. Adapted for the
dry part of the cotton belt and for the driest regions of our Southwest.
This cultivated form is decidedly stronger in growth than that occurring
wild farther west into Europe and northern Africa.’’ (Hansen.)

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162

24548 to 24550—Continued.

24549. ‘(No. 194.) . From the original lot of Persian seed received at |
Tashkend, Turkestan, from Meshed, northeastern Persia. See No. 195 |
(S. P. I. No. 24550).”’ (Hansen.)

24550. ‘(No. 195.) Shabdar from Meshed, northeastern Persia, raised
one year at experimental station, Golodnaya or Hunger steppe, Tur-
kestan, between Tashkend and Samarkand.’’ (Hansen.)

‘Previous importations of shaftal by the Bureau of Plant Industry (S. P. I.
Nos. 19506 and 19507, received December 10, 1906) are yielding promising
hay crops in the Southwest. The present numbers are of interest, as they
extend considerably the range from which seed has been secured. Meshed
lies at an altitude of about 3,000 feet, while the upper Kuram valley, the center
of seed production for northwestern India, where this is the only clover grown, ©
has an altitude of nearly 5,000 feet.’? (Charles J. Brand.)

Distribution.—An annual clover, found in Persia, in the region of the Caspian ©
Sea, and east to India.
24551. Oryza sativa L. Rice. |

‘““(No. 130.) <A very early swamp, white rice, a Kirghiz Tartar variety, from |
Tashkend, Turkestan. Worthy of attention by rice breeders and may prove |

useful owing to its earliness.’? (Hansen.) |

24552. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
‘““(No. 148.) Dry-land rice from Tashkend, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.)

24553. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.

““(No. 152.) ‘Ak-zhu-gah-rah,’ a native variety from Old Chardchui, Turke- |
stan. This is extensively cultivated as a cereal in the driest regions of Turke- |
stan, being better adapted to droughty conditions than maize.’’ (Hansen.)

“““Dzhugara,’ the common white durra of Turkestan. Extensively grown for |
human food.’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

24554. ANDROPOGON sorGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.

‘“(No. 192.) A red-seeded variety grown by the Turcomen at Bairamalee,
near Merv, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.)

‘‘Brown durra. Never before introduced from Turkestan. A few seeds
were found mixed in 8. P. I. No. 18389, white durra, from Bassorah, Arabia.
Similar forms are found along the northern edge of the Sahara. Very similar
to our domestic brown durra.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

24555. HaLoxyLON AMMODENDRON (C. A. Meyer) Bunge.

‘“(No. 133.) One of the best native trees or arborescent shrubs of the sand des-
erts of Turkestan. Now much used as a sand binder for the dunes which cause
trouble along the Transcaspian railway. ‘The green wood burns freely, is very
heavy, and is gathered in immense quantities for fuel. This tree might prove
a valuable addition to the native flora in the driest sand deserts of our South-
west. The native name is Sazaul.’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of central Asia, extending from the Ural to the Altai
mountains and south into Persia.

24556. SALSOLA ARBUSCULA Pall.

‘“(No. 145.) A native arborescent shrub, native of the sand deserts of the
Transcaspian region east of the Caspian Sea in Turkestan. “This lot is from
Chardchui, where the Russian Government has made extensive experiments
in planting sand binders to hold the drifting dunes along the line of the Trans-
caspian railway. This species is one of the favorite plants for that purpose.”
( Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of central Asia, from the Ural to the Altai mountains.

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‘24451 to 24575—Continued.

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24557. CALLIGONUM sp.

““(No. 240.) An arborescent shrub, native of the sand deserts of Turkestan,
now used as a sand binder along the ranscaspian railway. See Nos. 133, 145,
241, and 242 (S. P. I. Nos. 24555, 24556, 24558, and 24559). Seed from Chendl
chui.’’ (Hansen.)

24558. CALLIGONUM APHYLLUM (Pall.) Guerke.

‘““(No. 241.) Another species used as a sand binder along the Transcaspian
railway. Seed from near Chardchui. See Nos. 133, 240, and 242 (S. P
Nos. 24555, 24557, and 24559).’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of southern Russia, in the vicinity of the Caucasus
Mountains and the Caspian Sea.

24559. CALLIGONUM CAPUT-MEDUSAE Schrenk.

‘““(No. 242.) Used as a sand binder along the Transcaspian railway. Seed
from near Chardchui. Nos. 240, 241, and 242 (S. P. I. Nos. 24557, 24558, and
24559) are all native of the sand deserts of Turkestan. See Nos. 133, 240, and
241 (S. P. I. Nos. 24555, 24557, and 24558).’’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of the deserts in the region of the Altai Mountains
in southern Russia.

24560. PANIcUM MILIACEUM L. Millet.

““(No. 136.) ‘Orenburg red millet,’ grown at Tashkend, Turkestan. May
prove to be the same as the Red Lump Orenburg millet I introduced from my
1897 trip to Russia. Everything from Orenburg ougut to be specially adapted
to dry-farming conditions.” (Hansen.)

24561. Panicum MriiiAceum L. Millet.

*“(No. 188.) ‘Chinese black millet’ from Tashkend, Turkestan. Appears
similar to the lot I obtained in Turkestan in 1897. Afterwards Mr. M. A.
Carleton secured the Black Veronesh millet. ‘Veronesh’ appears a better spell-
ing than ‘Veronezh.’ These large black-seeded millets produce heavily in
South Dakota, even when sown late on new breaking, and are useful in stock
feeding. The Kirghiz Tartars of northern Turkestan use these and other
large-seeded native millets extensively as an important part of their daily diet.
For their value in feeding steers, see South Dakota Agricultural Experiment
Station Bulletin No. 97, by James W. Wilson and H. G. Skinner.”’ (Hansen.)
24562. CICER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.

““(No. 141.) Chick-pea or ‘Persian pea,’ from the experiment station at
Bairamalee, Turkestan. This is near Merv, a few miles from the Persian

border, in ancient Turcomania.” (Hansen.)
24563. Triticum puRUM Desf. Wheat.
24564. CIcER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.

‘“(No. 232.) Native chick-pea as grown at Samarkand, Turkestan.”
(Hansen.)
24565. CICER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.

““(No. 243.) Another lot of ‘Persian peas’ or Garok, the native name, as
grown by the Turcomen in the dry region at Bairmalee, near Merv, Turkestan.”’
(Hansen.)

24566. VicNa unGuicuLaTa (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
‘““(No. 190.)” Brown-Eye.
24567. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

(No. 142.) Turcestanica alfalfa as bought in the native bazaar at Baira-
malee, near Merv, Turkestan. See No. 259 (S. P. I. No. 24811).” (Hansen.)

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24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24451 to 24575—Continued.

24568 and 24569. ELaraGnus aneustTirotia L. Oleaster.

24568. ‘‘(No. 146.) -A cultivated form with edible fruits fully an

inch in length, extensively grown in Turkestan. This sample is from
Chardchui.” (Hansen.)

24569. ‘‘(No. 238.) Seed of an edible-fruited form, fruit fully an
inch long, as grown in Transcaucasia. This lot from bazaar at Tiflis,
Transcaucasia.”’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of southern Europe and western Asia, in the region
of the Caspian Sea. Cultivated as an ornamental in the United States.
24570. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Green gram.

‘““(No. 186.) As grown by the Mohammedans on the northern limits of cotton
culture near Tashkend, Turkestan. Used as a catch crop when too late for
cotton. The peas are called Masch by the natives, and are used for food by:
them. A promising legume as a cover crop for the cotton belt, and in the dry
parts of the Southwest.’’ (Hansen.)

24571. ALLIUM sp.

“(No. 191.) An ornamental native onion found in the mountains near

Tashkend, Turkestan.” (Hansen.)

24572. PUNICA GRANATUM L. Pomegranate. |

‘““(No. 235.) Seed of a native variety grown by the native Sarts at Old
Bokhara, Turkestan.” (Hansen.)
24573. ZizyPpHuS SATIVA Gaertn. Chinese date.

‘““(No. 237.) A sweet fruit from Kutais Province, Transcaucasia, bought in
fruit bazaar at Baku.” (Hansen.)

24574. Pistacta VERA L. Pistache.

‘““(No. 239.) Pistache nuts grown in southern Transcaucasia (Armenia) near
Persian frontier. This lot is from bazaar at Tiflis, Transcaucasia.’”’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of Asia; beginning to be cultivated in California.
24575. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.

‘““(No. 245.) Seeds raised in the Golodnaya or Hunger steppe, Turkestan.
The sesame oil is much liked for table use by the native Mohammedan Sarts.
The first oil pressed out 1s used for the table and in cooking; the rest, with the
seeds, is used for the manufacture of Khalvah, a favorite Russian and oriental
candy. The merits of this sesame oil-cake confection should be investigated
by manufacturers in the driest and hottest regions of the United States, as
Khalvah is certainly a delicious candy, with its fine silk-thread consistency
and rich nut flavor. Sesame oil alone will not probably win much favor here,
with the abundant and cheap cotton-seed oil. Sesame is an annual and
extensively grown in oriental countries.’’ (Hansen.)

24576. PUNICA GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.

From Chios, Turkey in Asia. Presented by Mr. N. J. Pantelides. Received
January 12, 1909.

Cuttings.

“These pomegranates are not seedless, but the seed is so soft that it can be ground
between the teeth without the least difficulty, especially if the fruit is left to ripen
long enough on the tree, which needs to be copiously watered.’’ (Eutract from letter
of Mr. Pantelides, dated December 24, 1903.)

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| 24585 and 24586. Vicra spp.

From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Haage & Schmidt, at the request
of Mr. C. V. Piper. Received January 13, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

24585. ViciA BIENNIS L. (?) Woolly-pod vetch.
“This vetch is in most respects very similar to hairy vetch, being nearly, if

not quite, as hardy and maturing much earlier.’ (Piper.)

24586. Victa pispERMA DC. (?) Two-seeded vetch.

“A slender-stemmed erect-growing vetch which has done remarkably well
in most of the vetch-growing regions. The stems are very fine and the yield
of hay therefore comparatively light, but there is reason to believe that it will
maintain itself from year to year in pastures without reseeding.”? (Piper. )

24587. ATALANTIA HINDSIT (Champ.) Oliver.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. 8. T. Dunn, superintendent, Botanical
and Forestry Department. Received January 14, 1909.
Seeds of a shrub with compressed branchlets, ovate-elliptical leathery leaves, 14 to 3
inches long, bearing small flowers in axillary clusters, followed by small orange-
colored fruits. For citrus breeding experiments.

Distribution.—Found on the wooded hills in the vicinity of Hongkong, China.

24588. PASSIFLORA sp.

From C. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns, botanist,
School of Agriculture, through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received January 15,
1909.

Seeds.
“Fruits about the size of a goose egg and orange-yellow when ripe.’’ (Stearns.)

24589. ELARIS MELANOCOCCA Gaertn.

From Cartagena, Colombia, South America. Presented by Mr. Isaac A. Manning,
United States consul. Received January 15, 1909.

Seeds of a palm whose stem creeps along the ground and bears a tuft of large pinnate
leaves with strong prickly stalks. The flowers are borne in a large head, consisting of
numerous little branches bearing minute flowers. The fruits are bright red; the seeds
are black.

Distribution.—A native of the primeval woods along the upper branches of the
Amazon in the provinces of Para and Rio Negro, Brazil.

24590. CyTISUS PROLIFERUS Dinas 1 Tagasaste.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Received from Mr. C. H. Hamilton, through
Mr. J. B. Blandy, Funchal, Madeira, January 16, 1909.
“Fodder shrub for light, dry soil; finally grows to 20 feet high, deep rooted, rather
intolerant to frost and drought.’’ (Dyer.)

“‘Mr. Hardy, of Adelaide, recommends it as quickly growing for a wind-break.
Requires to be periodically cut back, as it otherwise gets too hard forfodder. Very
valuable also for apiarists, as flowering during several months, and here during the cool
season. In some places it was found that horses and cattle dislike this plant as nutri-
ment. It grows quickly again when cut.’”’ (Von Mueller.) For previous introduc-
tions, see 8. P. I. Nos. 2153, 4021, and 7696.

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24591. BrLou GLuTiINnosa (Blanco) Skeels. (LIMONIA GLUTINOSA —
Blanco.) (ABGLE DECANDRA Naves.)

From Montalban, Luzon, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon,
who collected the seed in December, 1908. Received January 18, 1909.

Seeds.

‘A tree, trunk armed with large spines; leaves alternate, ternate; flowers axillary
or terminal, whitish. Fruit oblong, 3 inches long, 2 inches thick, surface covered with
protuberances and grooved; pulp glutinous, aromatic; juice sour. The wood is used
for pillars in houses and the fruit is made into glue. Native names, Tabog and Taboc.”’
(Blanco, Flora de Filipinas, 1837.)

‘“May be used as a possible stock for dry farming of citrus.’’ (Lyon.)

24592. BuricHia sapipA Konig.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. H. F. Schultz. Received
January 18, 1909.

“The ‘Akee,’ a beautiful African tree introduced into the West Indies. Valued in
Jamaica as a richly flavored and wholesome food. The bright-yellow, fleshy arillus
is the part eaten. Should not be eaten if in the least decayed. The fruit is prepared
in various ways, stewed in milk and afterwards browned in a frying pan with butter.
It is also commonly eaten boiled and mixed with salt fish, onions, and tomatoes as a
breakfast food.’ (Extract from Cook and Collins, ‘‘ Economic Plants of Porto Rico.’’)

24593 to 24595.

From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge of Subtropical
Garden, January 16, 1909.

The following seeds:
24593. THRINAX FLORIDANA Sarg.

“This is indigenous to southern Florida and the keys, with slender trunk,
attaining a height of 25 or more feet, with crown of small diameter; the leaves
are green above and silvery white beneath; the berries are produced in great
abundance and are waxy white. This palm might make a very satisfactory
subject for the conservatory, where, as far as I am aware, it has never been tried,
and is worth introducing into southern California and Hawaii. I have no
doubt it is indigenous to Porto Rico.’’ ( Wester.)

24594. CoccoTHRINAX GARBERI (Chapm.) Sarg.

‘This is a dwarf palm with rather slender stem; leaves yellowish green, lus-
trous above, silvery beneath; the berries are deep purple. This also might
make a very attractive greenhouse subject, and is certainly worth introducing
into southern California and Hawaii.’’ ( Wester.)

Distribution.—Found on dry coral ridges near the shore of Biscayne Bay,
Florida.

24595. JACQUEMONTIA PENTANTHA (Jacq.) G. Don.

An attractive greenhouse climber for summer and autumn flowering, with
rich violet-blue flowers. (Adapted from Bailey.)
Distribution.—Florida keys and Tropical America.
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24596. MeEpDICAGO DENTICULATA Willd. Bur clover.

From Chico, Cal. Grown at the Plant Introduction Garden by Mr. Roland
McKee from seed collected near Tanghsiang, Shansi, China, by Mr. Frank N.
Meyer, agricultural explorer, April 30, 1907; received at the Plant Introduc-
tion Garden June 15, 1907, under his number, 727a._ Received at Washington,
D. C., and numbered for convenience in recording distribution, January 14,
1909.

‘“A leguminous perennial, probably a bur clover, found growing between rocks.
May be of use on dry sterile soils as a fodder plant. Only found in one locality and
only a few plants to be found there.’’ ( Meyer.)

24598. Mepicaco SATIVA L. Alfalfa.

From Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. Charles J. Brand, January 19, 1909.

‘“Seed of Andean alfalfa, propagated from the original importation No. 9303. In
the production of this seed the method of planting transplanted crowns, which appears
to be fairly common in South America, but which has not, so far as known, been used
in this country, was employed. Within five months from time of transplanting the
crowns, which were taken from a 3-year-old stand, mature seed was produced.
Almost 75 pounds of seed were taken from about one-fourth of an acre, with the
plants 3 feet apart each way. The general use of this method is suggested when it

is desired to plow up old fields which have become unprofitable because of the thin-

ness of the stand.’’ (Brand.)

24599. Pisum sativum L. Pea.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received Jan-
uary 16, 1909.

Tall Butter Sugar —‘‘ A variety distinguished by fleshy and fiberless pods that can

be used in the same wayas string beans. An old variety in Europe, but rarely grown,
thus far, in America.’ (W. W. Tracy, sr.)

24600. DiospyRos EBENASTER Retz.

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Sefior Luis Rosas, through Mr. Fred-
eric Chisolm. Received January 21, 1909.

“The Zapote Prieto of Mexico. A persimmon with large, delicious, and delicate
fruits, the flesh of which looks curiously like axle grease. Properly a tropical tree,
but capable of withstanding hght frosts when it forms a low tree with bright, glossy
ereen leaves, 15 to 25 feet high. In frostless regions it reaches a height of 60 to 70
feet. Fruits too soft to stand long shipment. Should succeed in southern Florida
and southern California.’’ (Chisolm.)

Distribution.—A native of the Philippine Islands and the Celebes. Cultivated in
Mauritius, Calcutta, and Malacca. Occurs also in cultivated places in Tropical
America: Orizaba, Vera Cruz, Cuernavaca, Lizaro, Miradon, and Cordova, in Mex-
ico; Rio Janeiro in Brazil; and in Cuba.

24601. CaJAN INDICUM Spreng.

From Huradura, Cuba. Presented by Prof. F. 8. Earle, through Prof. S. M.
Tracy, Biloxi, Miss. Received January 20, 1909.
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24602 and 24603. Merpicaco spp.

From Germany. Secured by Mr. G. Schulze, civil engineer, Altenkirchen, —

Westerwald, Germany, and presented by Mr. Paul Schulze, Chicago, II1.,
through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received January 22, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following: ‘Wy
24602. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
Provence. From Bonn, Germany. (P. L. H. No. 3352.)
24603. Mepicaco SATIVA VARIA (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.
From Erfurt, Germany. (P. L. H. No. 3353.)

24604. CaJAN INDICUM Spreng.
From Little River, Fla. Presented by Mr. E. J. Andrews, through Mr. P. J.

Wester, in charge of Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla. Received January 22, |

1909.

““(S. G. No. 1169.) This plant is similar in habit and appearance to the ordinary |
pigeon pea, except that the standard of the corolla is streaked with deep orange-red, ©

while the ordinary species in cultivation here is pale lemon-yellow; it differs also in
that the plant blooms early in the fall and the seed ripens by Christmas or a little
later, while the ordinary pigeon pea is still in bloom and will not ripen its seed for a

month more at least. The pigeon pea is useful in poultry yards, where the chickens _

crack the pods and eat the peas. This variety would be useful, as it ripens earlier
than the ordinary variety, and would probably be of interest to the people in Hawaii,
Porto Rico, and the Canal Zone. The seed from which Mr. Andrews’s plants grew
came from Nassau, Bahama.’’ ( Wester.)

24605 to 24607. Triticum AEsTivum L. Wheat.
From Smyrna region, Turkey. Presented by Mr. H. Caramanian, Amasia,
Turkey, at the request of Mr. M. A. Carleton. Received January 23, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
24605. ‘‘Red black awned.”’
24606. “Yellow Poussana.”’
24607. ‘‘ White Poussana.”’

24608. Rosa sp. Rose.

From Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Presented by Sefior Severo Hernandez,
through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received January 26, 1909.

‘“‘The ‘rosa rellena’ of the Mexicans, a healthy, strong-growing variety with flowers
as large and perhaps better formed than those of the American Beauty, rather darker
in color and not so fragrant.’’ (Chisolm.)

24609. GLYCOSMIS PENTAPHYLLA (Retz.) Correa.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Botanic Garden.
Received January 27, 1909.

Variety dilatata. An unarmed shrub with evergreen compound leaves of one to five
leaflets. The small, white, fragrant flowers are borne in panicles. The berries are
white, globose, varying from the size of a pea to that of a cherry.

Distribution.—Throughout tropical and subtropical Himalaya, ascending to 7,000
feet in Sikkim; also in southern China, in the Philippines, and in northeastern Aus-
tralia.

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24610. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Trenton, Ky. Purchased from Mr. 8. J. Leavell. Received January 6,

1909.

Trenton. ‘‘A brown-seeded variety picked out of Mammoth by Mr. Leavell in 1904,
and in that year 12 plants produced 7 pounds of seed; in 1905 these 7 pounds produced
10 bushels; in 1906 Mr. Leavell reports that with exactly the same treatment it out-
yielded Mammoth by 50 per cent. Seems like a promising variety.”’ (H. T. Nielsen.)

24612. Mepicaco FALCATA IL.

From Babb, Mont. Grown by Mr. C. L. Bristol and received from him January
18, 1909.

Grown from S. P. I. No. 20718.

24618. SoLANDRA GRANDIFLORA Swartz.

From Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Presented by Sefior Severo Hernandez,
through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received January 26, 1909.

“Cuttings of ‘Guayacan’ or ‘Copa de oro,’ an ornamental hard-wood climber, with
smooth, bright-green leaves and very large gold-colored flowers. Very ornamental

in every way, but not suited for outdoor cultivation except in frostless sections.”’
(Chisolm.)

Distribution.—A native of Jamaica and of Mexico, extending north to Cordova;
also south through Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Colombia to Brazil.

24614 to 24619.

From Antigua, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. A. 8. Archer, through
Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge of Subtropical Garden. Received January 28, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
24614. HypriastELE WENDLANDIANA (Muell. & Moore) Wendl. & Drude.
(S. G. No. 1175.) Distribution.—A native of the northern coast of Australia.
24615. THrRINAX BARBADENSIS Lodd.

(S.G. No. 1177.) Distribution.—A native palm of the island of Barbados in
the British West Indies.

24616. Caryora mitis Lour.

(S.G.No.1178.) Distribution.—A native palm of southeastern Asia, extend-
ing from Burma and the island of Hainan southward through the Malay Archi-
pelago. 5
24617. TuHrinax morris Wendl.

(S. G. No. 1179.) Distribution.—A dwarf palm found in Anguilla Island in
the British West Indies.

24618. TurInax RApIATA Lodd.

(S. G. No. 1180.) Distribution.—A native palm on the island of Trinidad and
also found in Cuba.
24619. AsRUS PRAECATORIUS L.

(S. G. No. 1176.) ‘‘A cream-colored variety of this twining vine.”’ (Archer.)

Distribution.—A native of the Himalaya Mountains, ascending to 3,500 feet,
and of Ceylon and Siam. Cultivated generally throughout the Tropics; used

in the southern part of the United States for covering screens.
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24620 to 24630.

A collection of conifer seeds secured for foreign exchange and for cooperative hybrid-
izing experiments with Mr. J. W. Riggs, Waterloo, Kans.

24620. Pinus muricata D. Don.

From Fruitvale, Cal. Purchased from Mr. F. A. Miller. Received |
January 28, 1909.

Distribution.—California coast region from Mendocino County southward,
usually in widely separated localities, to Tomales Point, north of the Bay of San
Francisco, and from Monterey to San Luis Obispo County; in Lower California }
on Cedros Island, and on the coast between Ensenado and San Quintan.

24621 to 24629.
Received through the Forest Service, United States Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. C., January and February, 1909.
24621 to 24623. Collected in Crook National Forest, Arizona, at an |
altitude of approximately 6,000 feet.

24621. JUNIPERUS PACHYPHLAEA Torr.

Distribution.—Dry, arid mountain slopes, usually at elevations of 4
4,000 to 6,000 feet above the sea, from the Eagle and Limpio moun- —
tains in southwestern Texas, westward along the desert ranges of |
New Mexico and Arizona, south of the Colorado plateau, extending |
northward to the lower slopes of many of the high mountains of |
northern Arizona and southward into Mexico. |
24622. JUNIPERUS MONOSPERMA Sarg.

Distribution.—Along the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains
from the divide between the Platte and Arkansas rivers in Colorado |
to western Texas, southern New Mexico, and Arizona and south- |
ward into northern Mexico.
24623. Pinus EpuLis Engelm.

Distribution.—Eastern foothills of the outer ranges of the Rocky |
Mountains, from Colorado to western Texas, westward to the |
eastern border of Utah, southwestern Wyoming, northern and |
central Arizona, and over the mountains of northern Mexico.

24624 and 24625. Collected in Chiricahua National Forest, Ari- |
zona.
24624. JUNIPERUS PACHYPHLAEA Torr.

From an elevation of 5,000 feet. See No. 24621 for distribution. |
24625. CUPRESSUS ARIZONICA Greene.

From an elevation of 5,500 feet.

Distribution.—Found on the mountains of central, eastern, and
southern Arizona, often on the northern slopes forming almost
pure forests of considerable extent at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000
feet above the sea; also found on the mountains of northern
Sonora and Chihuahua, in Mexico.
24626. PINUS PONDEROSA Laws.

Collected in Coconino National Forest, Arizona.

Distribution.—A large tree of the western part of North America, ex- |
tending from British Columbia to Lower California and northern Mexico
and eastward as far as northwestern Nebraska and western Texas.

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| 24620 to 24630—Continued.
| 24621 to 24629—Continued.

24627. PiIcEA ENGELMANNI (Parry) Engelm.

From Gallinas Cafion, Pecos National Forest, New Mexico. Altitude,
approximately 7,800 feet.

Distribution.—A native tree of the high mountain slopes of western
North America, extending from Alberta and British Columbia to New
Mexico and Arizona, from an elevation of 5,000 feet in the north to
11,500 feet in the south.

24628. PsruDOTSUGA TAXIFOLIA (Lamb.) Britt.

Collected in Carson National Forest, New Mexico, at an altitude of
approximately 7,500 feet.

Distribution.—From about latitude 55° north in the Rocky Mountains
and from the head of the Skeena River in the Coast Range southward
through all the Rocky Mountain system to the mountains of western
Texas, southern New Mexico, southern Arizona, and northern Mexico.

24629. PickA ENGELMANNI (Parry) Engelm.

Collected in Alamo National Forest, New Mexico, at an altitude of
approximately 9,000 feet. See No. 24627 for distribution.
246380. PINUS CARIBAEA Morelet.
From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge of Subtropical
Garden, January 4, 1909.
Distribution.—A native of the southeastern coast of North America, from

South Carolina to the highlands of Central America, and of the Bahamas and
the Isle of Pines.

}24631. GouRLIBA spinosa (Mol.) SkEELS. (LUucuUMA sPINosA Mol.,
1782.) (GOURLIEA CHILENSIS Gay, 1846.)

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. Received
January 28, 1909.

Seed of the Chafial, a small tree 12 to 15 feet high, with long, thick, cylindrical
branches, ending in spines. The leaves are compound, consisting of three pairs of
small ovate leaflets. The flowers, borne in short, loose racemes, are orange-yellow,
streaked with red. The fruit is about 1 inch in diameter, covered with a brownish
skin and having a pulp resembling a jujube (Chinese date) in flavor. The wood is
yellow, quite hard, and used considerably by cabinetmakers.

Distribution.—This tree grows along hedges in the provinces of Coquimbo, Copiapo,
Tambo, and Guanta in Chile at an elevation of 1,500 to 5,000 feet.

124635. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Boxberg, Baden, Germany. Secured from the Getreidelagerhaus, Box-
berg, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received January 27, 1909.
Alt-Deutsche Frinkische lucern. ‘‘This seed was grown in the same region as
No. 22467, under which number a detailed account is given. It is of special-interest
} on account of the fact that it comes from within 15 or 20 miles of the original home
) of the well-known Grimm alfalfa of Minnesota.’’? (Brand.)

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246386. MaNnGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

From Papeete, Tahiti, South Sea Islands. Presented by Mr. Barbour Lathrop. —
Received January 30, 1909. :

‘This is a tiny, rich-flavored mango, very different from any I have ever seen,
not much larger than a very big English walnut. There is only one tree on the island,
and no one can tell me where it came from. The fruits from which these seeds were
taken were about the size of a large plum and very delicate in taste.’’ (Lathrop.)

24637. MASCARENHASIA ELASTICA K. Schum.

From Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett,
Director of Agriculture, Lourengo Marquez. Received February 1, 1909.

““(No. 22.) Seed of a shrubby tree 20 to 30 feet high. Wild in hinterland of
Mozambique Company’s territory. Rubber of about same quality as Landolphia
kirkii. Mr. W. H. Johnson, the agronomist of the Mozambique Company, thinks the }
species a rather valuable discovery. It grows with Landolphia kirku and the rubber >
exported through Beira probably consists of the two gums mixed.” (Barrett.)

Distribution.—A native of the woods of German East Africa, in the vicinity of Dar-es- |
Salaam and Mbaffu.

24688. ILex cornuTA Lindl. and Paxt.

From 75 or 100 miles northwest of Shanghai, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W.
Farnham, Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, China. Received January 30, 1909.

Distribution.—A native of China, being found at Shanghai and Chinkiang in the
province of Kiangsu; at Ningpo and Kiangsi in the province of Chekiang; and at
Ichang in the province of Hupeh.

24639. PHASEOLUS SEMIERECTUS L.

Grown at Biloxi, Miss., in 1908, by Mr. 8. M. Tracy, special agent. Received |
January, 1909. |

“Original seed from Cuba, where the plant is valued highly as a semivolunteer |
cover crop in orange groves. Flowers are in spikes which continue to grow indefinitely, |
so that ripe seed and fresh flowers occur on the same stem, which makes seed gathering |
slow work.” ( Tracy.)

24640. Saprum vERuM Hemsley. Virgin rubber.

From Chaparral, Tolima, Colombia, South America. Purchased from Mr. Andres |
Rocha. Received February 2, 1909.

‘““Caucho virgen (Tolima). Caucho blanco (Cauca). Seeds of the Tolima (virgin) |
rubber tree, once common in the forests of the upper valleys of the Magdalena basin |
in Colombia, but to-day scarcely seen in its wild state and seldom cultivated. It
grows in a temperate, almost cold but equable climate, between 1,800 and 3,200
meters of altitude, in such conditions of soil and general environment as to make the |
possibility of its acclimatization in Florida appear very doubtful. It might be tried
with better prospects of success in the upper forest zone of the Philippine Islands, |
as well as in Hawaii and Porto Rico. When cultivated .in its own country it thrives
splendidly. Trees 8 to 10 years old are expected to yield annually from 1 to 3
kilograms of rubber of very high quality, second only to the best Para. One indi- -
vidual 14 years old seen at Tocota, near Calé, Colombia, measured 65 centimeters
in diameter and 50 meters in height. The tree flowers for the first time when about
3 years old. As far as is known, the only way of obtaining a full yield of the
latex is to fell the trees, the average product being from 5 to 8 kilograms of raw rubber
to each tree. This method is generally applied to the wild trees, which explains the
rapid disappearance of thespecies.”’ (H. Pitter.) SeealsoS. P. I. Nos. 3820 and 3948.

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24641 to 24648. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Taihoku, Formosa. Presented by Mr.I. Kawakami. Received January 21,
1909.

The following seeds:
24641. Cream-yellow.
24642. Black, small.
24643. Black, very small.

|24644 to 24648.

From Australia. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison, Burringbar, Tweed River, New
South Wales, Australia. Received February, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following (quoted common names given by Mr. Harrison):
24644. CHLoRIS VENTRICOSA R. Br. \
“Australian grass.”’
Distribution.—A native grass of the southeastern part of Australia, being
i found in Queensland and New South Wales.
24645. ERAGROSTIS LACUNARIA I’. Muell.
‘Australian never-fail gra=s.”’

Distribution.—A native g) ” vi the southeastern part of Australia, being found
in the valley of the Barcoo' River in Queensland, in the valley of the Murray
River, and in the vicinity of Lake Eyre, in South Australia.

24646. Panicum muticum Forsk.
‘“Giant Couch. Twenty tons per acre. North Queensland.”

Distribution.—A native grass of the northern part of Egypt, and cultivated or
adventitious generally throughout the Tropics.

24647. PASPALUM QUADRIFARIUM Lam. (?)

“Brazilian grass.”’

Distribution.—A grass native of the southern part of South America, being
found in the low valleys and along shores in southern Brazil, northern Argen-
tina, and in Uruguay.

24648. Sporopotus arautus (Nees) Kunth.

“Brazilian mountain grass.”’

Distribution.—A Brazilian grass found in the province of Piauhy and in the
valley of the San Francisco River.

24650 and 24651. SoLANnumM spp.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. D. W. May, special agent in
charge, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received February 3, 1909.

_ Seeds of the following:
24650. SoLranum mamMosum L.

‘“Berengena de marimbo.”’ ‘‘A large-fruited wild species used as a stock on
which to graft the cultivated varieties of eggplant. The handsome yellow
fruits are reputed to be poisonous.’ (Frederic Chisolm.)

Distribution.—A native of southern Mexico, extending from the region of
Orizaba south through Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Guiana; also in the
West Indies. :

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24650 and 24651—Continued.

24651. SoLtanum ToRvuM Swartz.
‘‘ Berengena cimarrona.’’ ‘‘A very small-fruited variety.’’ (Frederic Chisolm.)

Distribution.—Throughout Central America, extending north to San Luis
Potosi, Mexico, where it is found at an elevation of 8,000 feet; also commonly
found throughout India in the tropical region and in the Malay Archipelago,
the Philippines, and in China.

24652. CITRUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Sweet orange.
From Blida, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist, Mus-
tapha-Alger, Algeria. Received February 5, 1909.
Seeds:
‘‘White orange of Blida.’? (Revue horticole.)

‘“‘Tall tree, dark green, spiny, fruits large and abundant, pale-lemon color, flesh
very pale color, fine, very juicy. Rare variety of seedling at Blida, more robust —
than the white orange of Teneriffe. January to April.’’ (Trabut.)

24653. AmMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
From Canton, China. Presented by Mr.G. W. Groff. Received February 5, 1909.

Scions.

Ying tsut to.
24654 to 24656. FraGarra cHILoEnsis (L.) Duchesne. Strawberry.

From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, Febru-
ary 5, 1909.
The following seeds: |
24654. ‘‘Light-red class, prolific, hardy, acid sweet, good flavor, ripens —
quickly and becomes soft; bad shipper.’’ (Husbands.) |
24655. ‘‘White class, mixed; fine flavor, extra firm flesh, very large size, —
extra prolific, early and quick ripener, hardy, good shipper, thrives in the >
worst soils (clays) with little moisture. Fine sort to work on as a base for |
selections.’ (Husbands.) |
24656. ‘White class, same fruit as S. P. I. No. 24655 with the exception that
they are uniform in size and shape, fruit somewhat smaller, some of which |
have a pale-pink tint scattered at the top.” (Husbands.)
Distribution.—A native of the Pacific slope of America extending from Alaska |
to Patagonia; also found in the Sandwich Islands.

24657. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of |
Agriculture. Received February 8, 1909.

24658. ANDROPOGON BARBINODIS Lag.

From Chico, Cal. Grown at the Plant Introduction Garden by Mr. Roland
McKee from seed procured from the Wagga Experimental Farm, New South
Wales, Australia, in 1904, under Agrostology No. 2293. Received February,
1909.

Distribution.—A native of the southwestern part of the United States, extending
into Mexico.

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24659. PiIsTACIA CHINENSIS Bunge. Pistache.

From Laotanchuang, Shantung, China. Collected by Mr. Henry S. Cousins,
Taianfu, Shantung, China, forwarded through Mr. Ernest Vollmer, vice-
consul, Tsingtau, China. Received February 8, 1909.

“Description and habitat.—Prstacia chinensis (Chinese name ‘ Huanglienshu’). Seed
of a deciduous, dicecious tree, growing 40 to 50 feet tall, with a trunk 4 to 5 feet in diam-
eter, of spreading habit, bearing large, pinnated leaves which are of a wine-red when
budding out, of a vivid, glossy green in summer, and changing into flaming scarlet
and yellow in the fall. The pistillate trees bear heavy bunches of small berries,
which are green at first, turn into red later on, but assume a bluish green color when
ripe. The seeds are not edible, but they yield an illuminating oil in small quantities.
This wild Chinese pistache looks strikingly like a gigantic sumac, and will be appre-
ciated as a new shade and ornamental tree, especially in the semiarid mild-wintered
regions of the United States. I observed in China that the male trees were invari-

ably larger than the females and were also handsomer trees.

“Strong hopes are held that the Chinese pistache may supply a suitable stock for
the Pistacia vera, which produces the celebrated pistache nuts of commerce and for
which hardier, more easily handled stock is needed.” (Meyer.) For fuller notes
and photographs, see ‘‘Ornamental Horticulture in China,’”’ by Frank N. Meyer.

“Until Mr. Meyer secured the Chinese pistache the only hardy stock available was
the Pistacia terebinthus L. of southern Europe, of which it has proved impossible to
secure any considerable quantities of seed. The Chinese species, however, bids
fair to be superior to it in every respect, as it is hardier, grows more rapidly, and reaches
a larger size. It isthe hardiest known species of the pistache (see S. P. I. No. 10285),
and Mr. Meyer’s investigations have shown that it grows to very large size and is in
fact the largest species of the section to which Pistacia terebinthus belongs. The
latter is the stock upon which a large part of the high-priced Sicilian pistaches are
grown, so it is highly probable that the Chinese pistache will prove satisfactory as a
stock upon which to work the improved varieties of Pistacia vera.

“Although this Chinese pistache was introduced into Europe from Central China
some forty years ago and a plant of it is still growing in the Botanic Garden at Paris,
it remained a botanical curiosity until Mr. Meyer secured scions and seed from north-
ern China, where the winters are more rigorous than in any other part of the world
where pistaches grow wild.

‘““Large numbers of Chinese pistache seedlings have been grown at the Plant Intro-
duction Garden, Chico, Cal., from seed secured by Mr. Meyer. The young plants
have proved to be of remarkably rapid growth, decidedly more rapid than any other
stock tested as yet.” (Swingle.) For further remarks, see S. P. I. Nos. 10285, 17734,
17735, 18272, 18273, 18605, 19391, and 21970.

24661 to 24665. ANONA CHERIMOLA Mill.
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, Feb-
ruary 5, 1909.
The following seeds:
24661. Lisa, or large smooth-skin class.

24662 and 24663. ‘“Pias, meaning graft. Iam not aware why this variety
is called Ptas.’? (Husbands.)

24664 and 24665. ‘‘De Concha, meaning shell. The fruit is so called on
account of its having a rough surface; other varieties with rough, warted,
uneven surfaces are also called ‘ Rugoso’ and ‘ Escamosa,’ (scaly like an oyster
shell).’? (Husbands.)

Distribution.—A native of America, extending from Chile north through Peru and

Central America to the region of Orizaba, Mexico. Cultivated in Florida and in
Italy and Algeria.

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24667. Merpicaco saATIvA L. Alfalfa.

From Iphofen, Bavaria, Germany. Secured from the Saatzucht Verein fiir friinki-
sche Luzerne in Iphofen, Bavaria, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received
February 8, 1909.

Alt-Deutsche Friinkische lucern. ‘‘(P. L. H. No. 3355.) This old-land race received ‘
its name from the circles of Franconia in northern Bavaria, where it has been grown
many years. In the vicinity of Iphofen three to four cuttings of hay are secured each
year. The seed is produced by the second crop.”’ (Brand.)

24668. MepicaGo sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Germany. Secured by Herr Carl Bodenstein, Osterode am Harz, Ger-
many, and presented by Mr. Paul Schulze, Chiesa: Ill., through Mr. Caenles
J. Brand. Received January 30, 1909.

(P. L. H. No. 3356.)

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24671. CHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. Chayote. |
From Los Angeles, Cal. Presented by Mr. M. E. Cheney. Received ae
15, 1909.

A small, smooth variety, secured for cooperative work with the State Experiment,
Station, Baton Rouge, La.

Distribution.—A native of tropical South America, Central America, and Mexico,
where it extends northward to the province of Chihuahua. Cultivated in California, —
and Florida and in southern Spain and Algeria.

24672 to 24711.
From India. Presented by J. Mollison, esq., M. R. A. Cy, Inspector-General om
Agriculture in India, Nagpur, C. P. Received February 10, 1909.
The following seeds (quoted notes by Mr. Mollison; descriptions of varieties by Mr.
H. T. Nielsen): |
24672 to 24690. GuycINE HisprpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. |
24672. ‘‘Rymbai-ktung. From Khasi Hills, Assam.”’ |
Similar to No. 18258a.
24673. ‘‘Bhatumsh (red). From Darjeeling, Assam.”’
Light-chocolate color, looks like No. 17852c, which is a selection from |
Meyer, No. 17852.
24674. ‘‘Bhatumsh (yellow). From Darjeeling, Assam.’’
Straw-yellow with brown hilum.
24675. ‘“‘Bhatwas. From Safipur, Unao, U. P.”’
Black, small seed about the same size as Cloud, but rather more dull
in color.
24676. ‘‘Bhatwas. From Hasangani, Unao, U. P.”
Black, looks like No. 24675, only seeds are shiny like Cloud.
24677. ‘‘Bhatwas. From Ranjitpurwa, Unao, U. P.”
Black, just like No. 24676, only seeds are a trifle smaller.
24678. ‘“Chabeni khurti (spotted variety). From Hardupurwa, Teh-
Bidhanna, Etawah, U. P.”
24679. ‘“Chabeni khurti (black variety). From Bant, Teh, Sadar,
Etawah, U. P.”’

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24672 to 24711—Continued.

24672 to 24690—Continued.
24680. ‘“Chabeni khurti (black variety). From Atsu, Teh, Auraya,

Ktawah, U. P.”’

24681. ‘‘Bhatwas (mixture of spotted and black). From Mainpuri,
Wis dleeee

24682. ‘Kali khurti, Chabeni khurti, Khajwa. From Mainpuri,
\Uieg Bo

24683. ‘“Chabeni khurti (black variety). From Kilerman, Teh, Sadar,

~ Ktawah, U. P.”’

24684. ‘“ Chabeni khurti (black variety). From Amapur, Teh, Kasa-
ganj, Etawah, U. P.”’

24685. ‘“Chabeni khurti (black variety). From <Aliganj, Etawah,

Wipe
24686. ‘“Chabeni khurti Bhundadar (spotted variety). From Jalesar,
Etawah, U. P.”’

24687. ‘‘Khajwa or kulthi. From United Provinces.”’
24688. ‘‘Bhatwas. From Cawnpore, U. P.”’
24689. ‘‘Bhatwas. From Nanbasta, Cawnpore, U. P.’’

The preceding S. P. I. Nos. 24678 to 24689 are black, with small seed,
about the size and shape of 8. P. I. No. 20410. There is some slight
variation in the size of the seed, but the entire lot might easily be taken
for the same variety if judged by the seed only.

24690. ‘Bharat Safed. From Dehra Dun, U. P.”’
Similar to 8. P. I. No. 22901.
24691 and 24692. DoticHos pirtorus L.
Distribution..—A leguminous vine, native in India, from the Himalayas to
Ceylon and Burma, occurring at elevations of 3,000 feet in Sikkim; also found

generally throughout the Tropics of the Old World, being cultivated in some
places.

24693 to 24711. GuycrNE Hispipa (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Japanese varieties of soy beans grown on Poona Farm, Bombay Presidency.

24693. Straw-yellow, with rather an indistinct hilum, quite similar
to Manhattan, S. P. I. No. 17277.

24694. Straw-yellow, very similar to S. P. I. No. 24693; seeds may
be a trifle larger.

24695. Straw-yellow, seed very similar to Ito San, but the brown
speck at end of hilum is very faint.

24696. Just like above, S. P. I. No. 24695.

24697. Similar to S. P. I. No. 20405.

24698. Olive-yellow, very similar to No. 20893a.

24699. Straw-yellow, seed about the size of S. P. I. No. 17269.

24700. Pale straw-yellow, with a black hilum; seed about the size
of Acme, 8. P. I. No. 14954.

24701. Dirty olive-yellow, with slate-colored hilum; seed about the
size of Ito San but more globular.

24702. Straw-yellow, with very faint hilum; similar to Butterball,
S. P. I. No. 17273, but seed rather smaller and not so bright in color. ©

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24672 to 24711—Continued.

24693 to 24711—Continued.
24703. ‘‘Oylan Dai Dizen.”’
Straw-yellow, very similar to Okute, S. P. I. No. 19986.
24704. ‘‘Gosha Dai Dizen.’’
Very similar to 8. P. I. No. 24700.

24705. Light shade of chromium-green, similar in appearance to S.
P. I. No. 17857, but the color is not quite the same.

24706. Black. Apparently just like our Buckshot, 8S. P. I. No. 17251.

24707. ‘Kuru Maru.’”

Apparently just like Nuttall, 8S. P. I. No. 17253.
24708. ‘‘Sirohaha.”’

Apparently just hike Butterball, S. P. I. No. 17273.
24'709. ‘‘Teppo.”’

Citron-yellow, seeds about the size of Butterball.

24710. ‘‘ Motonari.’’

Seed very similar to S. P. I. Nos. 24700 and 24704, but the hilum is |

russet in this case.

24711. ‘‘Rokugatsu.”’

Citron-yellow, with very faint hilum, seed about the size and shape —

of Mammoth.

24712. CHAMAECYPARIS NOOTKATENSIS (Lamb.) Spach.
Yellow cedar.
From Cholmondeley Sound, Prince of Wales Island. Collected by Ranger

Babbitt and presented by Mr. W. A. Langille, forest supervisor, Ketchikan,
Alaska. Received February 15, 1909.

For use in foreign exchanges.

Distribution.—A native tree of the northwestern part of North America, extending |
from southern Alaska southward through British Columbia and the Cascade Moun- |

tains of Washington and Oregon to the valley of the Santiam River.

24713 and 24714.

From Harrar, Abyssinia. Presented by Mr. T. Gerolimato, through Mr. Hubert
8S. Smiley, Drumalis, Larne, County Antrim, Ireland. Received February 16,
1909.

Seeds of each of the following:

24713. RHAMNUS PRINOIDES L’Herit.

‘This plant is called Gheisho, not Geaho, and grows by preference on the hills; _
it reaches a height of 10 to12 feet. The leaves are never added to the tief [made |

of the seeds of Eragrostis abyssinica], but only to the tedj (the hydromel), which
consists of one part of honey and two parts of water; then the leaves of Gheisho
are added to hasten the fermentation.’’ (Gerolimato.)
- Distribution.—A shrub or small tree, native of Abyssinia in East Africa and
also of extratropical South Africa, extending to the Cape of Good Hope.

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24713 and 24714—Continued.

24714. CatrHa EpuLIS Forsk.

‘‘Kiat is a small tree, reaching the height of 10 to 15 feet; it grows in good
red soil and by preference on hills in Arabia. There is only one kind, no
varieties. The natives masticate the leaves of the tree; the new and tender
leaves are of course preferred. It is a narcotic, and some say that it is also an

-aphrodisiac, like the hashish. The natives do not smoke it like opium. I am

afraid the Kiat is propagated only by cuttings and not by seeds.”’ (Gerolimato.)

Distribution.—A native shrub of Abyssinia and Arabia, cultivated to a large
extent for its leaves.

24715 and 24716. Cirrus spp.

From Cochin China. Presented by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, United States consul,

Saigon, Cochin China. Received February 16, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

24715. Cirrus nosis Lour.

“‘Annamite. Cam-Sanh grows particularly well at Cai-be, near here (Saigon).
The skin is green and almost as loose as the skin of a mandarin orange. I think
it as good an orange as I ever ate—splendid, and about the size of a Florida
orange.’ (Conner.)

24716. Cirrus AURANTIUM L. Orange.

‘“‘Cam- Mat is a tight-skinned fruit, yellowish green when ripe, very good to
eat, but awkward to handle. On every account I would prefer the above
(S. P. I. No. 24715). (Conner.)

24717 to 24741. Mepicaco spp.
From Dahme, Mark Brandenburg, Germany. Secured by Oberlehrer C. von

The

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Stoeltzer, of the agricultural school at Dahme, and presented through Mr. Charles
J. Brand. Received February 138, 1909.

following seeds of regional strains of alfalfa, with the German common names:
24717 to 24736. Mepicago sativa L. Alfalfa.

24717. Bohmische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3359.)

24718. Méhrische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3360.)

24719. Ungarische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3361.)

24720. Provencer lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3362.)

24721. Siid-Franzbsische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3363.)

24722. Nord-Franzésische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3364.)

24723. Stidliche Russische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3365:)

24724. Nordliche Russische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3366.)

24725. Spanische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3367.)

24726. Turkestanische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3368.)

24727. Deutsche Luzerne aus Baden. (P. L. H. No. 3369.)

24728. Deutsche Luzerne aus Baden. (P. L. H. No. 3370.)

24729. Ungarische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3371.)

24780. Siid-Russische lucern. Naturell. (P. L. H. No. 3372.)

24731. Siid-Russische lucern. Gereinigt. (P. L. H. No. 3373.)

24732. Russische Luzerne—Nord-Russische. (P. L. H. No. 3374.)

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24717 to 24741—Continued.
24717 to 24736—Continued.
24733. Alt-Frénkische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3375.)
247384. Provencer lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3376.)
24735. Italienische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3377.)
24736. Spanische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3378.)

24737. MEDICAGO SATIVA VARIA (Mart) Urb. Sand lucern. —

Bohmische sand lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3379.)
24738 to 24740. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

24738. Turkestanische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3380.)
24739. Turkestanische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3381.)
24740. Nord-Italenische lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3382.)

24741. MerpiIcaGo SATIVA VARIA (Mart) Urb. Sand lucern.
Bohmische sand lucern. (P. L. H. No. 3383.)

24742. CAJAN INDICUM Spreng.
From Biloxi, Miss. Grown by Prof. 8. M. Tracy, special agent. Received
February 16, 1909.
‘Purple seed. Original seed from Cuba. Not as early as S. P. I. No. 24601.”
( Tracy.)

24753 to 24755.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received February 19, 1909.
The following seeds:
24753. ATALANTIA BILOCULARIS (Roxb.) Wall. (Limonta BILOCULARIS
Roxb.)

For use in citrus breeding work.

Distribution.—A native of the southeastern part of China, extending to the
islands of Hainan and Formosa.
24754. Nepserium Murase Blume.

Distribution.—A native of the Malay Peninsula and of the islands of Java
and Borneo.
24755. GLYCOSMIS PENTAPHYLLA (Retz.) Correa.

Distribution.—Throughout tropical and subtropical Himalaya, ascending to
7,000 feet in Sikkim; also in southern China, in the Philippines, and in
northeastern Australia.

24756. QUERCUS SUBER L. Cork oak.

From Seville, Spain. Presented by Mr. Peter Campbell, president of the Nairn
Linoleum Company, Kearney, N. J. Received February 19, 1909.

Acorns for propagating young trees, to be used in acclimatization experiments. See
S. P. I. No. 3039 for description.

Distribution.—A native of the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in Spain, France,
Corsica, Sardinia, Italy, Sicily, and northern Africa. Cultivated in India and in
California.

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24757 and 24758. Merpicaco spp.

From Bavaria, Germany. Presented by Mr. John S. Haas, with S. B. Bing Sons,
Nuremberg, Germany, who procured the seed from Mr. George Liebermann,
Nuremberg, Germany, at the request of Mr. J. M. Westgate. Received
February 15 and 18, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

24757. MepDICAGO SATIVA VARIA (Mart.) Urb. ' Sand lucern.

24758. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
Provence.

24759 to 24761. PHYLLOSTACHYS spp. Bamboo.

From Nagasaki, Japan. Purchased from Japanese bamboo growers by Mr.
William D. Hills, agricultural explorer. Received at the Plant Introduction
Garden, Chico, Cal., February 9, 1909.

“This importation of the three most valuable Japanese timber bamboos was made
for the planting, on a larger scale than any hitherto yet attempted, of experimental
bamboo groves in Florida, Louisiana, and California, in order that the feasibility
of growing them on a commercial scale might be definitely determined.’’ (W. Fischer.)

24759. PHYLLOSTACHYS miTIs (Lour.) Riviere. Moso.

“This is the great edible bamboo of China and Japan and the largest of the
hardy species, the culms attaining a maximum height of 70 to 80 feet and a
diameter of 6 to 8 inches. It may readily be distinguished from the Madake,
the next largest species, by the comparatively shorter internodes, the gentle
curving of the culm just after it leaves the ground, and by the broad-based
pseudophyll, which tapers to a point with the fringe of hairs on the sheath
near its base.’”’ (W. Fischer.) See No. 12178 for previous introduction.

24760. PuHyYLLOsTAcHYS Qurtior Riviere. Madake.

“The great timber bamboo of China and Japan and the second largest in
size, the culms attaining a maximum height of 60 or 70 feet and a diameter of 6
inches. Besides the proportionately longer internodes and the habit of the
culm in rising straight from the rhizome it is distinguished from the Moso by
the wavy outline of the pseudophyll and by the more pronounced purple or
reddish blotches on the sheath. This species is considered somewhat more
hardy than P. mitis; the rhizome is more vigorously spreading, and the wood is
harder. It is the most useful of the East Asiatic bamboos.” (W. Fischer.)
See No. 12180 for previous introduction.

24761. PHYLLOSTACHYS HENONIS Mitford. Hachiku.

“Next in importance and smaller than the two preceding species, with a
height of from 30 to 40 feet and a diameter of from 3 to 4 inches. The sheath
has fine lines, forming purple markings but no blotches. The stem nodes are
flatter than those of the Madake, the culms are thinner walled, and the sprouts
are produced earlier.’”’ (W. Fischer.) See No. 12177 for previous introduction.

24762. ScLEROCARYA CAFFRA Sond. Morula.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, gov-
ernment agrostologist and botanist, Department of Agriculture. Received
March 1, 1909.

Seed of a tree with compound, alternate, unequally pinnate leaves clustered at the
endsof the branches. The flowers, borne in spicate racemes, are one-fourth inch in
diameter, with recurved petals. The fruit is a two-seeded drupe, about the size of a
small walnut, with an acid and resinous pulp. The thick, oily cotyledons are eaten in
times of famine.

Distribution.—A native of Africa, found near. Lake Nyassa and other localities in the

Zambezi Valley, in the Macalisberg Mountains, and in Cape Colony.
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24768. INDIGOFERA SUBULATA Vahl.

From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. William Harris, superintendent
of public gardens, Department of Agriculture, Hope Gardens. Received
February 23, 1909.

Seeds.

Distribution—Found in both the East and West Indies, in Mexico, and on the
Florida keys; in Upper Guinea and Senegambia, in Africa; and on the plains of the ~

western peninsula of India and in Ceylon.

24766. STIZOLOBIUM sp. Florida velvet bean.

From Biloxi, Miss. Grown by Prof. S. M. Tracy, special agent. Received
February 25, 1909.

White. ‘A variety of the Florida velvet bean with white or nearly white seeds.
Limited experience with it indicates that it is more prolific than the ordinary velvet
bean. Grown from S. P. I. No. 22923.” (C. V. Piper.)

24767. MerpICcAGO SATIVA L. Alfalfa.

From Tauberbischofsheim, Baden, Germany. Secured from Landwirtschaftliches
Lagerhaus fiir das Frankenland, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received
February 11, 1909.

‘‘Alt-Deutsche Friinkische lucern. The chief area of production of this strain of
alfalfa is the district known as the Taubergrund, in northern Baden and Wiirttemberg
and western Bavaria. The Taubergrund includes practically the whole drainage
basin of the Tauber, a short stream that rises in the heights of Franconia and empties
into the Main near Wertheim. The seed is also produced to some extent in the
Neckarthal of Baden and Wiirttemberg.

““Tauberbischofsheim, the source of the present sample, is only about six miles dis-
tant from Kiilsheim, the original home of Wendelin Grimm, who brought the now
well-known Grimm alfaifa to Minnesota in 1857. At the request of the writer, Mr.
Ludwig Keller, of Oberschiipf, Baden, made some inquiries into the history of Old
German Franconian alfalfa. The following, in free translation, is quoted from his
report: ‘This lucern was probably introduced into this country (Germany) at a very
early time; it has adapted itself to the existing local conditions and has developed
into a special strain of a certain constancy. Doubtless it is the same alfalia that
Farmer Grimm took with him to America. No other form is cultivated in our section
on account of the superiority of this one.’ (P. L. H. No. 3385.)” (Brand.)

24768 and 24769. GARCINIA spp.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received February 27, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
24768. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA L.

Distribution.—A small native tree of southern Tenasserim and the Malay
Peninsula, in India, and of the Malay Archipelago. Cultivated in Ceylon and
in the Madras Presidency and in Trinidad and Jamaica in the West Indies.
24769. Garcinia cowa Roxb. (?)

For experiments in grafting the mangosteen.

Distribution.—A native tree of India, extending from the hills of eastern
Bengal, through Assam and Burma, and to the Andaman Islands.

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24770. CHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. Chayote.

From Mayaguez, P. R. Presented by Mr. D. W. May, Agricultural Experiment
Station. Received February 27, 1909.

A medium-sized, smooth, pale-green variety, almost white; practically spineless.
Secured for the purpose of carrying on experiments in the South with a view to encour-
aging its culture for the market. For distribution of this species see No. 24671.

24771 to 24819.

A collection of seeds and cuttings. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the
Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak., while traveling as an
agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture, December 3, 1908.

24771 to 247938. Vitis vinirera L. Grape.

“(Nos. 196 to 218.) A collection of native table and raisin grapes of central
Asia grown by the Mohammedans from time immemorial. In recent years the
manufacture of wine has assumed large proportions, since the conquest of the
natives. The best variety is probably the Maskah, Nos. 197, 199, 209, and 218
(S. P. I. Nos. 24772, 24774, 24784, and 24793); it may prove to be the largest
grape in cultivation. The last two or three years the Maskah has found its way
to St. Petersburg markets, since the completion of the Orenburg-Tashkend
Railway, where it caused a great sensation and sold for a much higher price
than the largest grapes shipped from France, Germany, and the Crimea. All
these vines should be tested as individuals till fruited, as the nomenclature is
uncertain in these native vineyards.’’ (Hansen.)

24794. POPULUS sp. Poplar.
““(No. 219.) Cuttings of a native poplar of upright habit ike the Lombardy

poplar. From Tashkend, Turkestan.” (Hansen.)

24795. Matus sytvestris Mill. Apple.

_“(No. 220.) Scions of Pyrus malus ( Malus sylvestris) Naimanganica, a red-

fleshed apple, native of eastern Turkestan, adjoining the Pamir plateau.”’

(Hansen. )

24796. Matus sytvestris Mill. Apple.
““(No. 221.) Napoleon apple, a new French variety of delicious flavor.

Scions obtained at Tashkend, Turkestan.’ (Hansen.)

24797. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Pe Apricot.
““(No. 219.) Scions of native apricot from Tashkend, Turkestan.’ (Hansen.)

24798. PuNnica GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.
“(No. 223.) Tree of choice native variety grown at Tiflis, Transcaucasia.”?

(Hansen.)

24799. Punica GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.
“(No. 224.) Plant of a native variety grown at Tiflis, Transcaucasia.”

(Hansen. ) .

24800. ELABAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA L. Oleaster.
(No. 225.) A large-truited variety from Tiflis, Transcaucasia.” (Hansen.)

24801. RIBES sp. Currant.
““(No. 226.) Native currant from Tiflis, Transcaucasia.’’ (Hansen.)

24802. Matus sytvestris Mill. Apple.

““(No. 227.) Nativeapple Schachalma, from Tiflis, Transcaucasia.”’ (Hansen.)
24803. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA L. Oleaster.
“(No. 228.) A large-fruited variety from Tiflis, Transcaucasia.’’ (Hansen.)

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24771 to 24819—Continued.

24804. Morus nicRa L. Black mulberry.

““(No. 229.) A choice-fruited native variety from Tiflis, Transcaucasia.’’
(Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of southern Russia in the vicinity of the Caucasus .
Mountains and the Caspian Sea; also cultivated in warm climates.

24805. Matus sytvestris Mill. Apple.

““(No. 230.) A native apple Paschalma, from Tiflis, Transcaucasia.’’? (Han-
sen.)

24806. AMyGDALUS PERSICA L. ° Peach.

“(No. 251.) Peculiar native, flat, small peach pits, from Tashkend, Turkes-
tan.’’ (Hansen.) j

24807. AmyGpDALus PERSICA L. Peach.
‘““(No. 252.) Native peach pits from Tashkend, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.)
24808. AmyGpDALUS NANA L. Russian almond.
‘““(No. 253.) Variety Spinosissima. Native dwarf almond from Alatau Moun-
tains, 80 versts from Tashkend, Turkestan. See No. 257 (S. P. I. No. 24809).”
( Hansen.)
24809. AMyYGDALUS NANA L. Russian almond.
“(No. 257.) Variety Petronnikow. Dwarf native almond from Chingan
Mountains, 90 versts from Tashkend, Turkestan. See No. 253 (S. P. I. No.
24808).’’ (Hansen.)

24810. CHAETOCHLOA rTaLica (L.) Scribn. Millet.
““(No. 258.) Originally from Manchuria. Seed grown at experiment station

in Golodnaya or Hunger steppe, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.)

24811. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

““(No. 259.) The ‘ Turcestanica’ is a name given by the Russian agronomists
to distinguish the alfalfa native of Turkestan from that obtained from other
regions. The present sample is as grown in Golodnaya or Hunger steppe, Tur-
kestan. Since I brought the first lot of Turkestan alfalfa to the United States
in the spring of 1908 an enormous export of alfalfa seed has sprung up in Turkes-
tan, especially from the Khanate of Khiva. It was stated to me in Turkestan
in December, 1908, that fully 200,000 pood go from Khiva each year (a Russian
pood is 32 pounds avoirdupois); also that perhaps 100,000 pood go from the rest
of Turkestan. In Khiva the multitude of camels which eat the dry fodder left
after the seed is removed makes it possible to raise the seed cheaper at Khiva.
Most of the seed goes to South America, but a considerable and steadily increas-
ing lot goes to North America. Some of the seed sold commercially does not
come from Turkestan, but it is said comes from farther south. It is to be hoped
that the alfalfa seed business will be better handled in the future and that each
strain is correctly labeled.’’ (Hansen.)

24812. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.

*“(No. 249.) ‘Dshu-gah-rah,’ from Khokand region, Turkestan, raised in the
Golodnaya or Hunger steppe, between Tashkend and Samarkand, Turkestan.
Extensively used for stock feed and also for human food.’’ (Hansen.)

“*Dzhugara,’ similar to S. P. I. No. 24553. Base of some glumes black.”
(Carleton R. Ball.)

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| 24771 to 24819—Continued.

24813. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L. Mung bean.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1909. Ad

*“(No. 250.) Green gram as grown at Tashkend, near northern limit of cot-
ton culture in Turkestan. Promising for culinary use and as a cover or catch
crop in very dry, hot regions. It is largely grown in Turkestan under condi-
tions similar to those obtained in New Mexico and Arizona.’’ (Hansen.)

Both the green-seeded and black-seeded variety were in this lot.
24814. Mepicaco ARBOREA L. Tree alfalfa.

| ‘““(No. 256.) Seed from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, purchased

| February 2, 1909, the day before I took the steamer for America. Seed as

grown in southern France. There appears to be a limited call for the seed in
southern France, southern Italy, and northern Africa as a plant for very dry,
stony places.”’ (Hansen.)

Distribution.—A native of southern Europe, being found in Italy and Greece.

24815. AveENA sativa L. Oat.
e@Nos 745)
24816. ERAGROSTIS ABYSSINICA (Jacq.) Schrad. Teff.

““(No. 231.) A white-seeded form of a grass from Abyssinia, deemed valu-
able for dry regions. This sample was grown at the experiment station in
Golodnaya or Hunger steppe, Turkestan.’’ (Hansen.) See 8. P. I. No. 24887
for distribution of this species.

24817. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER L.

‘““(No. 68.) A native clover common on the open steppe over an immense
area of Siberia, extending north to the Arctic Circle. For the severest sections
only. This lot was gathered near Obb, western Siberia, where the Obi River
crosses the Siberian railway. Leaflets 5, like a lupine, whence the name
lupinaster.’’ (Hansen.)

24818. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER L.
See S. P. I. No. 24458 for distribution of this species.
24819. Triticum’AEsTIvuUM L. Wheat.

““(No. 77?.) Sample from Iresnoye village near Obb, Tomsk Province, at
intersection of Obi River and Siberian railway, western Siberia. A good pro-
ductive variety in this region.’’ (Hansen.)

24825. PuNICA GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.

From La Tour-de-Peilz, Vaud, Switzerland. Purchased from Mr. J. Brunner,
at the request of Mr. O. F. Sillig, of this Department. Received March 9,
1909.

Plants and cuttings.

Legrellei. ‘‘A type of pomegranate remarkable for its vigor and hardiness. Sup-
posed to be the only variety with double flowers which will flower and sometimes
ripen its fruits in a climate like that of central France and even near Paris, provided
that it is planted in a favorable exposure. Petals salmon-red, lined with white, the
tips sometimes spotted or striated with white.”’ (Sillig.)

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24828 to 24833. GossYPIUM BARBADENSE L. Cotton.

From Egypt. Presented by F. Fletcher, esq., School of Agriculture, Ghizeh,
Egypt, at the request of Mr. T. H. Kearney. Received February 27, 1909.

24828. Ashmuni. 24831. Sultani.
24829. Mit Ajifi. 24832. Jannovitch.
24830. Abbasi. 2483383. Nubari.

These cottons were obtained for Mr. T. H. Kearney’s experimental work in the
Southwest.

24839 and 24840. GLycIiNE HispipA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Grown at the Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, from seed obtained from
Dr. S. P. Barchet, Shanghai, China, in 1906.
Seed of the following:

24839. Greenish. Grown in 1908 under temporary numbers 0578 and 0579,
which proved to be identical.

24840. Yellow. Grown in 1908 under temporary number 0580.

24845 to 24851.

From China. Received through Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum,
Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department, February 4, 1909.
The following seeds:

24845. Triticum arstivumM L. Wheat.
“(No. 1381.) The wheat commonly cultivated around Tatienlu, China,

at altitudes between 8,000 and 11,000 feet.’ (Wilson.)

24846 and 24847. Avena NuDA L. © Oat.
‘*(Nos. 1382 and 1382a.) These are the oats cultivated in the neighborhood

of Tatienlu, China, at from 6,500 to 11,000 feet altitude.’’ (Wilson.)

24848. HorDEUM VULGARE HIMALAYENSE Rittic. Barley.
Distribution.—Cultivated in the mountains of the Chinese Empire, at ele-

vations from 9,000 to 14,000 feet.

24849. HorDEUM VULGARE VIOLACEUM Koern. Barley.
‘““(Nos. 1379 and 1380.) These are barleys cultivated in the highlands west

of Tatienlu, China. No. 1380 (S. P. I. No. 24849), a purple kind, is capable

of cultivation at greater altitudes than any other cereal both in west and north-

west Szechwan, China. Its belt is 11,000 to 13,000 feet.’’ ( Wilson.)
Distribution.—Cultivated in the mountains of the Chinese Empire. Also

reported as cultivated in Sweden.

24850. Facoryrum tTataricum (L.) Gaertn. Buckwheat.
“(No. 1883.) Ku ch’iao is the buckwheat commonly cultivated to the west

and southeast of Tatienlu, China.’’ ( Wilson.)
Distribution.—Cultivated in the mountains of China, and in India and to

some extent in Europe.

24851. RueEvmM sp. Rhubarb.
‘““(No. 1247.) This medicinal rhubarb is fairly common in the uplands to

the west and southeast of Tatienlu, China, at altitudes between 10,000 and

12,000 feet. It prefers moist, rocky ground. I have sent it that you may

compare it with the rhubarb sent from Hupeh, China, last year (S. P. I. No.

21319). Personally I consider the plants identical.’’ (Wilson.)

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| 24853 to 24855.

From Hangchow, Chekiang, China. Presented by Rev. W.S. Sweet. Received
March 5, 1909.

The following seeds, notes by Mr. Sweet:

24853. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Hemp.
‘This is the Stewart hemp grown in Kentucky.”’

24854. CoRCHORUS CAPSULARIS IL. Jute.

24855. SESAMUM ORIENTALE JL. Sesame.

“‘Used here on cakes for food.’’
24856 to 24858.

From Florence, Italy. Presented by the Comizio Agrario di Firenze, Sezione
Consorzio Agrario per l)Acquisito di Materie Utili in Agricoltura, through
Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received February 27, 1909.

The following seeds:

24856 and 24857. ONOBRYCHIS VICIAEFOLIA Scop. (ONOBRYCHIS SATIVA
Lam.) Lupinella.

24856. (P. L. H. No. 3389.)

24857. (P. L. H. No. 3390.)

‘“‘Lupinella sgusciata.”

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial, native to Europe and extending into
Asia. Occasionally used in the southern part of the United States as a forage

| crop.
24858. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
‘* Herba medica.” (P. L. H. No. 3391.)
24859. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
| From Bridgeport, Kans. Purchased from Mr. Carl Wheeler. Received March
6, 1909.

“Variegated alfalfa, grown in 1908 without irrigation, at Bridgeport, Kans., from a
field seeded in 1891 and which since has suffered no deterioration in stand. The
field also produced good crops of seed in 1905, 1906, and 1907.’” (J. M. Westgate.)

24876. ALECTRYON EXCELSUM Gaertn. Titoki.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. T. E. Donne, secretary,
Department of Industries and Commerce. Received March 8, 1909.
Seeds.

“The titoki is a handsome evergreen tree, from 40 to 60 feet high, with a trunk
sometimes 3 feet in diameter, but usually smaller.

“The fruit is both singular and handsome; when ripe it is one-third inch long,

_ and almost woody, with a flattened crest on the upper portion, terminating in a spur-
like prominence on one side; when the seed is ripe the fruit vessel becomes rup-
tured transversely, but not along any definite line. It is one celled, and contains a
single pear-shaped, black seed, which is surrounded by a bright-scarlet, fleshy cup,
termed an ‘aril,’ and has a granulated surface; the fiery scarlet of the aril and the
glossy jet-black seed form a pleasing contrast, which is harmonized by the deep-
russet pubescence of the fruit: vessel.

“The flowers are produced during the months of November and December; the
fruit requires a year to arrive at maturity, so that flowers and ripe fruit may be found
on the tree at the same time.

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48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

24876—Continued.

‘Properties and uses.—Although the titoki does not afford a durable timber under — :

exposure, it is justly valued on account of its great strength, toughness, and elastic-
ity, while it is straight in the grain, even, compact, and easily worked; it is of light
reddish color and destitute of figure.

‘“‘Tt is suitable for purposes which demand great strength and elasticity, but do

not involve any great amount of exposure to the weather. It is highly valued for
bullock yokes; with the exception of mangiao it is perhaps the best of all New

Zealand timbers for that purpose; it is excellent for ax handles and for the handles —

of carpenters’ tools, for singletrees, for light framing for machinery, and for some
purposes of the cabinetmaker; but is most highly esteemed by the wheelwright and
coach builder, being used for light spokes, fellies, hubs, panels, and bent ware. It
is also suitable for the manufacture of the woodwork of many kinds of agricultural
implements.

“ Distribution.—Alectryon comprises only a single species, which is endemic in
New Zealand. It is common in lowland woods or on their margins throughout the
North Island, and, crossing Cook Strait, finds its southern limit on Banks Peninsula,
on the east coast, and between Hokitika and Ross, on the west coast.

“Although essentially a lowland plant, it ascends from the sea level to upward of
2,000 feet.’* (“‘ The Forest Flora of New Zealand,’’ by Thomas W. Kirk, F. L. 8.)

“Tt may be of interest to know that this was introduced from New Zealand to

California at least thirty-five years ago, and there are trees bearing regularly at —

Berkeley and elsewhere in northern California; but it is such a slow grower that
nobody ever paid much attention to it.’’ (Extract from letter of Dr. F. Franceschi,
April 14, 1909.)

24878. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. Milo.
From Liberal, Kans. Purchased from Mr. John L. Boles. Received March 8,
1909.
“Grown from G. I. No. 235, selected originally for earliness, dwarfness, uniformity,
and productiveness.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

24879. PANICUM DIVARICATUM L. (?)

From Surinam, Dutch Guiana. Presented by Mr. J. R. Wigman, director,
Botanic Garden, Paramaribo, Surinam. Received March 9, 1909.

24880 to 24911.

From Abyssinia. Presented by Mr. Hubert S. Smiley, Drumalis, Larne, Antrim
County, Ireland. Received March 2, 1909.

The following seeds:

24880. Horpreum pistTIcHoN L. Barley.
Two rowed, white. ‘‘Grown in January on any ground; irrigation necessary.’’

24881. Horpevum sp. Barley.
Two rowed, white. ‘‘Grown in June on any ground except black earth.”’

24882. HorDEUM sp. Barley.
Two rowed, black. ‘‘Grown in June on high land.”’

24883. TRITICUM sp. Wheat.
Black. ‘‘Grown in June and August on high and low land.”

24884. Triticum AEstivumM L. Wheat,

White. ‘Grown in July on the plateau.” _
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~ 24880 to 24911—Continued.

24885. Triticum ArEstivum L. Wheat.
Purple. ‘‘Grown in July on any ground.”’
24886. Triticum sp. Wheat.
“Grown in August on clay ground.”
24887 and 24888. EraGrostis aBysstnica (Jacq.) Schrad. Teff.
24887. Brown. 24888. White.

Distribution.—A native of the northeastern part of Africa, being cultivated
in the mountains of Abyssinia and also in India.

| 24889 and 24890. CicEeR ArietiINuM L. Chick-pea.
cE 24889. Brown. 24890. Black.
24891 and 24892. Linum vustratisstmum L. Flax.
24891. Brown. 24892. White.
24893 to 24895. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.
24893. Brown. 24895. White.
24894. Black.
24896. Zea mays L. Corn.

“Grown on low ground.”’
24897. ANDROPOGON SoRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.
“Grown in March on low ground.”’

‘““A durra with small red seeds, much resembling red kafir seeds; apparently
identical with No. 12373.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

24898. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM L. Fenugreek.
“Grown in July on any ground.”’
24899. ANDROPOGON sorRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.
“Brown-seeded variety; seems to be identical with No. 11067.’ (Carleton |
R. Ball.) |
24900. Victa FaBA L. Horse bean.

‘Grown in June on heavy brown ground.”’

24901. HorDEUM VULGARE COELESTE L. Barley.
Six-rowed hull-less white and black seeded variety.

24902. GuizoTIA aBysstnica (L. f.) H. Cass.
‘A black pulse for making oil. Grown in July on clay ground.”’’

Distribution.—A native and cultivated herbaceous plant of tropical Africa;
also cultivated in India.

249038. Triticum mMoNococcum L. Emmer.

‘““Grown in June on any ground.”’

24904. LENS ESCULENTA Moench. Lentil. |
24905. CorIANDRUM sativum L. Coriander.
24906. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

White.
24907. PIMPINELLA ANISUM L. Anise. 1
24908. CarrHamus TINcTORIUS L. Safflower. iW

“For making oil. Grown in July.”

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24880 to 24911—Continued.
24909. NiceLua sativa L.
Distribution.—A native of the southern part of Europe and cultivated in the
Mediterranean region and in India.
24910. ANDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot. Durra.

“White. Probably identical with some of the Abyssinian sorghums imported
and grown in 1904.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

24911. HorpeEvum sp. Barley.
Two-rowed black variety. ‘‘Grown in January in very cold country.”
24912 to 24914. DoxicHos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.

From Herradura, Cuba. Presented by Mr. F.S. Earle. Received March 8, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

24912. White. 24914. Black.
24918. Brown.
24915 and 24916. AmyGpALus PERSICA L. Peach.

From about six miles out from Canton, China. Procured by Mr. G. W. Groff.
Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February, 1909.
Grafts of the following:
24915. Hung wat to (red-stone peach).
24916. Paak wat to (white-stone peach).
“The Hung wat to is a new variety and so recognized by the Chinese. From what
I can gather they believe the Paak wat to to be the best, but have some trees of the
Hung wat to. The Hung wat to seems to blossom much quicker than the Paak wat
to.” (Groff.)
24917. CorcHorUS CAPSULARIS L.
From Shanghai, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham. Received
March 9, 1909.
24921. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Battle Mountain, Nev. Presented by Mrs. W. C. Hancock. Received
March 12, 1909.
‘‘A small double rose, very floriferous, resembling the Chinese yellow rose; plant
medium tall, bushy, very hardy.”’ (Frank N. Meyer.)
24922. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by the Botanical Garden of Saigon,
through Mr. Jacob E. Conner, United States consul. Received March 20, 1909.

24923. Merpicaco sATIvA L. Alfalfa.

From Heilbronn, Wiirttemberg,Germany. Purchased from Mr. Heinrich Becker,
at the request of Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received March 12, 1909.

Alt-Deutsche Friinkische lucern.

24924. HrBIscus sp.
From Oporto, Portugal. Presented by Baron de Soutellinho, 115 Entre Quintas::
Received March 11, 1909.

‘A pretty pink Hibiscus. It was a hybrid raised by me of Hibiscus coccineus Walt.
< moscheutos L. The culture is the same as for H. coccineus Walt. It is a deciduous
perennial.’ (Soutellinho.) :

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24925. PoLYGONUM BISTORTA L.

From Berlin, Germany. Presented by Prof. Dr. A. Engler, Director of the Royal
Botanic Garden. Received March 12, 1909.

““The root of this species of Polygonum is reported to contain from 13.5 to 21 per cent
of tannin. Introduced to test its availability as an agricultural crop for tannin pro-
duction.’ (W. W. Stockberger.)

Distribution.—Found throughout the temperate region of Europe and Asia, extend-
ing into alpine and arctic regions.

24926. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

From Knoxville, Tenn. Received through Mr. 8. M. Bain, special agent, March
3, 1909.

‘This seed is from plants which successfully resisted the attacks of Colletotrichum
trifolii Bain. This disease has materially affected the successful production of clover
in Tennessee and elsewhere.’’ (J. M. Westgate.)

24927. MANGIFERA INDICA L. _ Mango.

From Cavite, Luzon, P. I. Presented by Mr. Donald MacIntyre, Moanalua
Gardens, Honolulu, Hawaii Territory. Received March 3, 1909.

Caraboa. The same remarks apply to this as to No. 24170.

Distribution.—A large tree, native to the tropical region of India and cultivated
generally in the Tropics. In America cultivated in the West Indies, in tropical
Mexico, and in southern Florida and southern California.

24928 to 24933.
From Riedéschingen, Germany. Purchased from Mr. Conrad ‘Boehler, Alma,
Nebr., through Mr. J. M. Westgate. Received February 26, 1909.
The following seeds (notes by Mr. Boehler):
24928. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

Provence. This is one of the best and most productive fodder plants of
Germany, lasting eight to ten years.

24929. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
The standard legume hay crop of Germany.

24930. TRIFOLIUM REPENS L. White clover.
This clover, harvested while in bloom, produces the well-known calf hay.
24931. ONOBRYCHIS VICIAEFOLIA Scop. Sainfoin.

Esparsette, or sainfoin, produces good, sweet hay. Lasts from six to eight
years.
24932. Vicra sativa L. Common vetch.

Especially suitable for green manuring on poor soils. May be seeded alone
or with oats for green fodder.

24933. MeEpIcAGO LUPULINA L.

An excellent weed destroyer; produces a high yield, but a rather rough fodder,
It can be cut but once.

24935 and 24936. STizoLOBIUM spp.

From Ceylon. Presented by Mr. C. Drieberg, secretary, Ceylon Agricultural
Society, Colombo, Ceylon. Received March 13, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
24935. Small, black.
24936. Gray.
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24938. CHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. . Chayote. —
From Los Angeles, Cal. Presented by Mr. M. E. Cheney. Received March 15, F
1909. .

A medium-sized, pear-shaped, white variety, secured for cooperative work with |
the State Experiment Station, Baton Rouge, La. See No. 24671 for distribution of
this species.

24939. PHASEOLUS SEMIERECTUS L.

From Belize, British Honduras. Presented by Mr. E. J. F. Campbell, superin-
tendent, Botanic Station. Received February 24, 1909.

See No. 24639 for distribution of this species.

24940. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.

From Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Presented by Prof. C. A. Zavitz, Ontario
Agricultural College. Received March 16, 1909.
Early Brittain. An extremely promising variety, recently introduced into Ontario.
24956 to 24997. ANpDROPOGON soRGHUM (L.) Brot.
Grown on the government experimental farm at Amarillo, Tex., by Mr. John F.
Ross, season of 1908. Received March, 1909.
The following seeds:

24956 to 24964. Milo.

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|

24956. (G.I. No. 223.) 24961. (G.I. No. 231.)
24957. (G.I. No. 224.) 24962. (G.I. No. 232.)
24958. (G.I. No. 227.) 24963. (G.I. No. 234.)
24959. (G.I. No. 229.) 24964. (G.I. No. 331.)
24960. (G.I. No. 230.)

Selected since 1905 for dwarf stature, erect heads, productiveness, and other
desirable characteristics by Messrs. A. H. Leidigh and Carleton R. Ball.
24965 to 24970. . Dwarf milo.

24965. (G.I. No. 149A.) 24968. (G.I. No. 236.)
24966. (G.I. No. 149B.) 24969. (G.I. No. 332A.) ©
24967. (G.I. No. 149C.) 24970. (G.I. No. 332B.)

Selected since 1905 for dwarf stature, erect heads, productiveness, and

other desirable characteristics by Messrs. A. H. Leidigh and Carleton R. Ball. |

24971 to 24984. Blackhull kafir.

24971. (G.I.No. 71.) | 24978. (G.I. No. 335:)
24972. (G.I. No. 204.) 24979. (G.I. No. 336.)
24978. (G.I. No. 205.) 24980. (G.I. No. 337.)
24974. (G.I. No. 206.) 24981. (G.I. No. 338.)
24975. (G.I. No. 207.) 24982. (G.I. No. 339.)
24976. (G.I.No.210.) 24983. (G.I. No. 340.)

24977. (G.I. No. 333.) 24984. (G.I. No. 341.)

Selected since 1905 for dwarf stature, productiveness, and other desirable ~
characteristics by Messrs A. H. Leidigh and Carleton R. Ball.
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24956 to 24997—Continued.

24985 to 24989. Red kafir.
24985. (G.I. No. 34.) 24988. (G.I. No. 212.)
24986. (G.I. No. 68.) 24989. (G.I. No. 215.)

24987. (G.I. No. 69.)
Selected since 1905 for dwarf stature, productiveness, and other desirable
characteristics by Messrs. A. H. Leidigh and Carleton R. Ball.
24990 to 24995. Brown kowliang.

24990. (G. I. No. 122.) Improved by selection for dwarf stature,
productiveness, etc., from 8. P. I. No. 17922 by Mr. Carleton R. Ball.

24991. (G. I. No. 123.) Improved by selection for dwarf stature,
productiveness, etc., from 8. P. I. No. 17923 by Mr. Carleton R. Ball.

24992. (G.I. No. 171A.) 24994. (G.I. No. 171C.)

24993. (G.I. No. 171B.)
Improved by selection for dwarf stature, productiveness, etc., from
S. P. I. No. 18518 by Mr. Carleton R. Ball. ,

24995. (G.I. No. 261.) Improved by selection for dwarf stature, pro-
ductiveness, etc., from S. P. I. No. 20610 by Mr. Carleton R. Ball.

24996 and 24997. White durra.

24996. (G. I. No. 27.) Originally from Algeria, through France.
Improved by Mr. Carleton R. Ball through selection for erect heads,
seed-holding power, etc.

24997. (G.I. No. 81.) Seed supposedly from Egypt; received from
Austria. Improved by Mr. Carleton R. Ball through selection for
erect heads, seed-holding power, etc.

24998 and 24999.

From Para, Brazil. Presented by Mr. George H. Pickerell, United States con-
sul. Received February 23, 1909.

The following seeds:
24998. VIROLA SURINAMENSIS (Rol.) Warb.
Distribution.—A native of the Amazon Valley in Brazil, of Guiana, and of the
West India Islands.
24999. SapmInpUS SAPONARIA L.

Distribution.—A small tree found on the Florida keys, in Jamaica, and in
Brazil. Cultivated in southern Florida and southern California.

25000. CAJAN INDICUM Spreng.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns, botanist, School of Agriculture,
C. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Received March 17, 1909.
“This plant grows to about 20 feet high here in Mexico in the warmer regions; it
might do all right in southern.California or the warmer belts farther north.”’ (Stearns.)
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25001 to 25015.

¢
From near Bakuba, a distance of 9 hours from Bagdad, Turkey. Procured by
Mr. William C. Magelssen, United States consul, Bagdad, Turkey, for Mr. T. H.
Kearney’s work in the Southwest. Received March 15, 1909. +

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The following cuttings:

25001 to 25007. Punica aranatum L. Pomegranate.

25001. Selimi. ‘‘A vigorous and very beautiful tree; fruit very large
(the largest pomegranate of all), weighing sometimes as much as | kilo;
the skin is thin, sometimes bright red when ripe; crown small and
short; pulp is melting, very thick, and of a very dark red. The seeds
are thin and small. The taste is agreeable, slightly acid; the flavor is
exquisite. The fruit is exquisite and of the very first quality; ripens
in October. It is highly esteemed in the trade and will keep for a
year.’’ (Kearney.)

25002. Hachiri (indifferent). ‘‘ Poor variety, blossoming much, but
knotting little. Fruit average sized; skin thin, light green, tinged
with pink. Pulp white, very sour, containing large seeds. The fruits,
which are sold by the weight, are used as a condiment in the kitchen.’
(Kearney.)

25003. Hilouw Ahmar.

25004. Bila Hab (seedless). ‘‘Obtained it is said by means of cut-
tings, the marrow of which is removed with a needle. The shrub is
rather stubby, and bears little fruit. Fruit of average size, with light-
ereen skin, almost white; pulp rosy colored, sweet, but flavorless and
not luscious. In this pulp instead of seeds there is a white albumen,
soft, watery, and without kernel, so that the fruit may be eaten en-
tirely. This variety is rare and little sought after.’’ (Kearney.)

25005. JHilow Abiade (sweet white). ‘‘ Common tree, very fruitful;
fruit rather large, thin skinned and of a light-green color; seeds elon-
gated, white and with a tinge of pink. Pulp is luscious and sweet.
This variety is common, but rather good.’’ (Kearney.)

25006. Roman Eswed (black pomegranate). ‘‘Shrub with a reddish
stem, longer boughs, and larger leaves than other varieties. Fruit
of average size, round with flattened crown; bark rather thin, of a
very dark-violet color. Pulp melting and of an agreeable, sourish-
sweet taste. Excellent variety.’’ (Kearney.)

25007. Gourtmi. ‘‘Very prolific tree; fruits small and growing in
clusters at the end of the branches; the skin is thick, bright red and
shiny. The seeds are rather large, with a sweet pulp. Indifferent

variety.’’ (Kearney.)
25008 to 25015. Viris vinirera L. Grape.
25008. Erz Roumli. 25012. Ajmi.
25009. Kurdi. 25013. Chaweesh.
25010. Buhirzi. 25014. Chadeh Arabieh.
25011. Kishmishi. 25015. Deis-al-A’anze.

“The Deis-al-A’anze (S. P. I. No. 25015) is said to be a very good variety,
the Buhirzi (S. P. I. No. 25010) is early ripening, and the Erz Roumli (S. P. I.
No. 25008) very rich yielding.’”’ (Magelssen.)
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25016 to 25021.

From Khartum, Sudan. Presented by Mr. R. Hewison, Director of Agriculture
and Lands, Sudan Government, at the request of Mr. C. V. Piper. Received
March 16, 1909.

The following seeds (native names quoted):

25016. Viana une@uicuLaAtTa (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
“ Masri.”’

25017. ANDROPOGON HALEPENSIS (L.) Brot. Johnson grass.
“Garawi.”’

““A variety of Johnson grass without rootstocks. This isa thing I have been
looking for for some time, and judging from its behavior at Chillicothe, Tex.,
I think we have something that is going to be of high value. It looks some-
thing like Johnson grass, but is entirely devoid of rootstocks, and therefore
could be easily eradicated.” (C. V. Piper.)

Distribution.—Apparently a native of southern Europe and Asia, but distrib-
uted as a weed and by cultivation generally throughout warm countries, ex-
tending north in the United States to southern Pennsylvania and Missouri.

25018. DoticHos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.
“‘ Kashrangaque.”’

25019. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

25020. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
““Dokhu.”’

Distribution.—Cultivated generally throughout the Tropics; used in the
Southern States for the seed and grown farther north for fodder.
25021. CaJsANn INDICUM Spreng.

AG?

Distribution.—Probably a native of India, ascending to 6,000 feet in the |

Himalayas, and cultivated generally in the Tropics.

25022. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Oberschiipf, Baden, Germany. Secured from Mr. Ludwig Keller, Ober-
schiipf, amt Boxberg, Baden, Germany, at the request of Mr. Charles J.
Brand. Received March 11, 1909.

Alt-Deutsche Frinkische lucern.

25068. PELARGONIUM ODORATISSIMUM (L.) Ait. Geranium.

From Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Government Botanist, Mustapha-
Alger, Algeria. Received March 19, 1909.
“Cuttings of oil geranium cultivated in Algeria. This variety does not seed.”
( Trabut.)

This was procured for Dr. H. True’s experiments in the production of rose gera-
nium oil.

Distribution.—A native of the Cape of Good Hope; cultivated in Spain and Algeria.

25079. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Grand Isle, Vt. Collected by Mr. N. Schmitz, summer of 1908.

“Seed from a single plant of alfalfa. This individual plant was growing under
very undrained-soil conditions and local testimony indicated that this and associated
scattering plants had withstood the unfavorable conditions present for eighteen
years.” (J. M. Westgate.)

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25080. ArruRITES corDATA (Thunb.) Muell. Arg.
Japan wood oil.

From Tokyo, Japan. Purchased from The Japan Seed and Plant Company
(Limited). Received at Seattle, Wash., February 8, 1909. Received at Wash-
ington, D. C., March 23, 1909.

“This shipment of seeds was imported for acclimatization experiments and for the

extraction of oil to be used in chemical and physical analyses for comparison with
S. P. I. No. 25081.

“In Japan this species is most commonly known under the names abura-giri and
yama-giri, meaning, respectively, oil-kiri and wild-kiri, kiri (giri) being the name for
Paulownia imperialis, which it greatly resembles in its foliage. It is a tropical or
semitropical plant and grown only in the provinces to the south of Tokyo (36° lat.).
It is found also in Formosa, the coastal provinces of China as far inlandas Chekiang,
the Isle of Hainan, and sparingly in farther India and Cochin China, being indigenous
probably to Japan and Formosa only.

“The seeds are very small compared with those of the other species of Aleurites,
being about the size of large castor-oil seeds, which they very much resemble. The
oil expressed from them, which serves chiefly as a drying oil, is comparable to the

more abundant t’ung oil of China and to perilla oil, which is largely substituted for —

it in Japan, as it can be more cheaply grown. In Japan, as in China, the wood oil is
grown on land not suited for general farming.’”’ (W. Fischer.)

25081. ALeuRITES FoRDIT Hemsl. China wood oil.

_From Hankow, China. Purchased through Hon. William Martin, consul-general.
“This shipment of seeds was imported for the purpose of continuing on a large scale
some experiments commenced four years ago in the acclimatization of the tree which
produces the t’ung oil or China wood oil of commerce. Of the few 1-year-old seedlings
distributed by mail throughout the Southern and Pacific States, those sent to the
Gulf have done so unusually well, growing so rapidly and some of them blossoming
and fruiting the second year from transplanting, that it was thought advisable, now
that the section climatically best adapted to them has been discovered, to try larger
plantations, not only to find out whether they would be a paying crop on cheap land
in the South, but to determine the best treatment necessary to make them a commer-
cial success.
“The tung tree or tung-shu, from the seeds of which China wood oil is obtained,

is distributed widely throughout the provinces drained by the Yangtze, principally -

up the river and south of it, extending into the peninsula. Its product should not
be confused with the true wood oil, or Gurjun balsam, which is an oleo-resin and which
is the exudation from the trunks of several species of Dipterocarpus of Indo-China.
The name “‘wood oil” for the Chinese product is really a misnomer and was applied
by foreigners on account of the universal use of the oil as a covering for woodwork.
To the Chinese the tree, seed, and oil are known, respectively, as t’ung-shu, t ung-tze,
and t’ung-yii, the word t’ung being applied also quite generally to several other trees
of similar aspect of foliage, such as the catalpa, Sterculia plantanifolia, and Paulownia
imperialis. The trees are more restricted to the thin, dry soils of the hilly regions,
where farming is unprofitable and where also the Chinese claim that they bear larger
crops. They are propagated by seeds which sprout in a short time and are placed
where the trees are to stand permanently; also by hard-wood cuttings, which root

readily. The tree should be tried in this country, not only for its valuable seeds, |

but as an ornament. It attains a height of from 20 to 40 feet, and its large, heart-

shaped leaves, smooth, green bark, and striking panicles of white flowers slightly

tinged with red, which appear with the leaves in the spring, make it a very desirable
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25081—Continued.

ornamental tree at all seasons of the year. The fruits, which ripen ‘in September,
are the size of large, unhulled black walnuts and contain 5 warty seeds the size of
chestnuts and the general form of castor-oil seeds.

“The seeds, which make up somewhat more than half by weight of the entire
dried fruit, consist of 48 per cent shell and 52 per cent kernel, or 24 per cent oil cake
and 28 per cent oil. During the past year the price of the oil in the United States
was about 65 cents a gallon of 8 pounds, with linseed at.42 cents.

‘“For centuries the Chinese have found innumerable uses for wood oil, chief of
which may be mentioned the preservation of woodwork from moisture, the water-
proofing of cloth, umbrellas, etc., and the making of oil papers and putty; from the
oil cake, various calking compounds and fertilizer, and the best India inks from the
soot obtained from its combustion. Americans are the only foreigners who have
used wood oil to any great extent and then only during the last ten or twelve years.
Their appreciation of its good qualities is shown by the steady demand, which has
led several importing firms to establish branch houses in the chief exporting centers,
Hankow and Hongkong, and by the steadily increasing importations, which grew to
2,000,000 gallons in 1907.

“The wood oil now imported is used almost exclusively in varnish making, but
the manufacture of such products as linoleum, enamel paints, and high-grade elastic
oilcloths has just commenced, whilé other uses have been suggested. It belongs to
the class of drying oils typified by linseed, but it is much harder, quicker drying,
and more impermeable to water, though less lightproof and elastic. Owing to certain
physical disadvantages which it possesses, it can not replace linseed, but used in
conjunction with it gives most excellent results, especially for outdoor use, where
such qualities as it possesses are highly desirable.’ (W. Fischer.)

Distribution.—A native of the southeastern part of China, extending from Hong-
kong north to the province of Hupeh.

25082 and 25083.

From China. Presented by Mr. D. MacGregor, Shanghai, through Mr. Frank
N. Meyer. Received March 20, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following:
25082. AsTRAGALUS SINICUS L.

From near Shanghai. ‘‘Used in the Chekiang Province as a leguminous
green-manure crop on the low-lying rice fields.’’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—A native of the southeastern part of the Chinese Empire, and

of Japan.
25083. ARISAEMA sp. (?)
From Mokanshan. ‘‘Fruit plum colored, aromatic, vinuous flavor; seeds in

pulp; fruit the size of a plum.”’ (MacGregor. )

25087. PruNUS PSEUDO-CERASUS Lindl. Flowering cherry.

From Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company. Received
March, 1909.

“Seedling plants and seeds of the wild cherry of Japan upon which the Japanese
bench-graft all, their flowering cherries. I am informed by the Yokohama Nursery
Company that this wild cherry, in contrast with the double-flowering and other Jap-
anese ornamental varieties, can be reproduced very easily from cuttings, and that
the scions of named varieties are grafted on pieces of the root and not budded, as is
the custom in this country with the fruiting cherries. May this new stock not possibly

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58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

25087—Continued.

be easier to cultivate than the Mazzard or Mahaleb seedlings which are now in use
and the propagating work done in the winter on the bench instead of in the field?
The difficulties in getting a stock large enough to bud in regions where the leaf-blight
is bad has suggested the trial of this Japanese wild cherry as a possible way out of

this difficulty. By recent tests I have shown that this wild form strikes very easily —

in sand.”’ (Fairchild.)

25088. ViGNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Muskegon, Mich. Presented by Mr. C. D. McLouth. Received March

15, 1909.
Red Ripper (2). ‘*My seed of this variety has been developed from a solitary plant

found in a field of Whippoorwill cowpeas grown in 1905. This seed was purchased
from a local dealer. It is by far the best variety I have grown in its earliness and
abundant pod production.’? ( McLouth.)

25089. BeLtou cGLutinosa (Blanco) Skeels.
From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William 8. Lyon, Manila, P. I.
Received March 22, 1909.
Seed. See No. 24591 for description.

Distribution.—A small tree, native of the Philippine Islands.

.25090 and 25091.
From Strasburg, Germany. Presented by Mr. George Wintz, Benson, Minn.,
through Mr. J. M. Westgate. Received March 15, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
25090. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
25091. Mepicaco sativa L. ' Alfalfa.
‘This seed was received under the name Spitzeklee, which is said to be hardier
than ordinary alfalfa.’’ ( Westgate.)

25094. Ficus sycomorus L.

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. W. Lawrence Balls, botanist, Khedivial
Agricultural Society. Received March 22, 1909.

“This species of fig is grown largely along the north coast of Africa as a shade tree.
Giant specimens are to be found in Alexandria and Cairo and at Biskra. The trees
are beautiful shade trees, and make wonderful avenues in these dry climates where
irrigation is practiced. The fruits are small, about the size of a pigeon’s egg, and are
sometimes eaten by the Algerian Arabs. They are, however, of no commercial
importance.

‘‘As the plants are grown easily from cuttings and make very rapid growth this
tree may be expected to thrive well in the practically frostless regions of California
and Florida. I do not know how low temperatures it will stand, but probably not
more than a temperature of 18° or 20° F.

“Like many valuable things, it has its drawbacks. The Europeans in Egypt com-
plain of a bad odor exhaled by the tree during the fruiting season.’’ (Fairchild.)

‘‘This tree will probably not fruit in the absence of its peculiar fig insect, which is
in this case not a Blastophaga at all but belongs to another genus. Probably this will
solve the malodorus fruit problem. I fear you will find it rather tender.’’ (Walter T.
Swingle.)

Distribution.—A large tree found in Egypt and the adjacent countries of the north-
eastern part of Africa.

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25095. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermeloi.

From the island of Raiatea, Society Islands. Presented by Mr. Julius D. Dreher,
United States consul, Tahiti, Society Islands. Received March 15, 1909.
‘“‘This melon was of a rich green color; its rind was thin and its pulp unusually

red, tender, and sweet. It was eaten at the consulate and we regarded it as so good
that I decided to send the seed to America for trial.’’ (Dreher.)

25096. PASSIFLORA QUADRANGULARIS L.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. Henry F. Schultz, horti-
culturist, Isthmian Canal Commission, Quartermaster’ speparumen Received
March 24, 1909.

“Ty doubt whether the fruit of this variety is as good as some of those in Mexico, but
I must say that the seed was taken from one of the best fruits which I have sampled
in Panama.’’ (Schultz.)

Distribution.—A native of Central America, being cultivated as well as found wild
in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama.

25097 to 25101.

Grown at Miami, Fla., by Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge of Subtropical Garden.
Numbered for convenience in recording distribution, March 24, 1909.

25097 and 25098. Original seed presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschow-
sky, Nice, France.
25097. SoLaANUM MARGINATUM L.

“(S. G. No. 1051.) <A shrub attaining a height of from 3 to 5 feet;
folage white tomentose, prickly; flowers 1 inch or more in diameter,
white with blue veins or ribs; fruit 1 inch or more across, prickly.”’
( Wester.)

Distribution.—A native of the upper part of the Nile Valley, especially
in Abyssinia.

25098. Metia azeparacH L.

“(S. G. No. 1052.) Indigenous to Jamaica. A low-growing tree with
leaves deeply incised; flowers in axillary panicles; small, light lilac, fra-
grant; in constant succession.’ ( Wester.)

25099. CERATONIA SILIQUA L. Carob.

‘““(S. G. No. 900.) Original seed presented by Mr. J. F. Kraemer, Miami,
Fla., who received it from a United States consul in Spain. This is said to be
very superior to the ordinary varieties grown.’ ( Wester.)

Distribution.—A tall tree, native in the region bordering on the Mediter-
ranean Sea and cultivated generally in the Tropics. In the United States
cultivated in southern Florida and southern California.

25100. GaLpHimiA NiTIDA Hort.

““(S. G. No. 941.) Original seed presented a Mr. 8S. K. Brown, Lemon
City, Fla. A shrub 4 or more feet tall, quite compact in growth and pyram-
idal in habit. The small, yellow, fragrant flowers are produced in great
profusion.’’ ( Wester.)

25101. OcoTra cATESBYANA (Mich.) Sarg. Lancewood.

““(S. G. No. 996.) Indigenous to south Florida and grown from seed collected
in Brickell hammock, Miami, Fla. This is an evergreen, glabrous tree, attain-
ing a height of from 20 to 30 feet; the leaves are narrowly elliptic lanceolate,

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25097 to 25101—Continued.

making a very dense crown. From the observations I have made of this tree
in its native habitat I believe it is well worth introducing as a shade tree in all
parts of the United States where it would not be injured by frost.” ( Wester.)

Distribution.—A native of southern Florida and the Bahamas.

25104 to 25106. Cuanrocuioa rravica (L.) Seribn. Millet.

From Haka, Chin Hills, Burma. Presented by Rev. H. East, A. B. Mission.
Received March 10, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25104. A yellow-seeded variety.

‘“Chin name Fatao. Is considered as good as rice by the Chins, and it is a
good food, rich in gluten.” (ast.)
25105. A black-seeded variety.

“Chin name Yet(r)ing. Is also used as food, but is less valued than Fatao
(S. P. I. No. 25104) and Hlisen (S. P. I. No. 25106).” (ast.)

25106. A yellow-seeded variety.

“Chin name Hlisen. Has a large grain; is a good food, but not as rich as

Fatao (S. P. I. No. 25104). Both kinds have unusually large heads.’’ (ast.)
‘“These three varieties need lots of water to grow.’’ (£ast.)

25107. CAMOENSIA MAXIMA Welw.

From Angola, West Africa. Presented by Mr. John Gossweiler, botanist in the
service of the Portuguese Government of Angola, at the request of Mr. A. E.
Evans, Director of Agriculture, Gold Coast, West Africa. Received March 24,
1909.

Seeds.

‘Probably the largest flowered and certainly one of the most delicately beautiful
vines in the world is Camoensia maxima, which has recently flowered for the first time
in the United States. Its pure white, fluted petals are margined with gold, changing
to a darker tinge with age, and have a delicious fragrance when first opening. The
individual flowers are sometimes 8 inches long, which we believe eclipses even
the largest flowered hybrid clematis. This magnificent vine adorns the tops of lofty
trees on the outskirts of forests in tropical Africa. The clusters are pendulous and
sometimes contain nearly a dozen flowers. Unlike the sweet pea, the petals are
separate, not forming wings and a keel. The standard is fully 4 inches across.

“The great drawback to the cultivation of this noble plant is that it will bloom only
in hothouses of considerable size, and hitherto it has been extremely slow in coming
into bloom. Plants were first distributed by Kew in 1873, but did not flower in culti-
vation until 1882, when blooms appeared at Trinidad. However, Mr. George W..
Oliver, propagator to the United States Department of Agriculture, who first bloomed
the Camoensia here, thinks it ‘very likely that this plant will flower oftener and
more profusely in this country than in Europe, particularly in England, because of
our higher summer temperature, which enables the plant to grow rapidly and ripen
its wood.’

““The Camoensia is named after the Shakespeare of the Portuguese, the poet Camoens,
author of ‘Lusiade.’” (The Garden Magazine, May, 1908.)

‘‘T am informed by Doctor André, of Trinidad, that Camoensia is a wonderful suc-
cess there. It ought to be extensively planted in Hawaii, Panama, Porto Rico, and
the Philippines.”’ ( Fairchild.)

Distribution.—A tall-climbing vine, native of the woods of western tropical Africa,
-extending from Guinea through the Kongo region and into Portuguese West Africa.

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_ 25110 to 25112. Mepicaco sativa varia (Mart.) Urb.

| Sand lucern.

From Ziirich, Switzerland. Presented by Dr. G. Stebler, director, Schweizer-
ische Samenuntersuchungs und Versuchsanstalt, Ziirich, through Mr. Charles J.
Brand. Received March 13, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following:
25110. (P. L. H. No. 3412.) 25112. (P. L. H. No. 3414.)
25111. (P. L. H. No. 3413.)

“The samples of seed represented by these numbers were not grown in Switzerland,
but were submitted by seedsmen to the seed control station for test.’’? (Brand.)

25114. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From the Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia. Received March 27, 1909.
Peruvian. ‘Seed secured from crop of 1908 from transplanted crowns of Peruvian

alfalfa. The original crowns were transplanted from a broadcasted stand in April,
1906, to rows 39 inches apart for the purpose of increasing the production of seed.”’
(Westgate. )

25115. MerpicaGo SATIVA VARIA (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.

From Bromberg, West Prussia, Germany. Purchased from Mr. Ludwig Keller,
Oberschiipf, Baden, Germany, who secured the seed from Rudolph Zawadski,
in Bromberg, at the request of Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received March 18,
1909.

25116 to 25118.

From Pithoragarh, Kumaun District, India. Presented by Miss L. W. Sullivan.
Received March 26, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following:
25116 and 25117. Oryza sativa L. Rice.

25116. ‘Jamal. These seeds are first germinated by being placed in
a basket set in a tub of water; when roots are about 1 inch long the seed-
lings are sown thick in a swampy place; when about 8 or 10 inches high
like grass the small plants are separated and transplanted into a swampy
place. We put the seeds to soak in May and harvest the grain in Octo-
ber.”’ (Sullivan.)

25117. ‘This, our staple food (rice in husk), grows in ordinary soil
during our rainy season when the ground is never dry. We sow in
March and harvest in September. The fields are weeded three times.”’
(Sullivan.)
25118. GutycINne uispipA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
“Bhat dal.’’ A small, black variety of soy bean.

25119. Menpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Vienna, ‘Austria. Secured from Gebriider Boschan, successors to Wie-
schnitzky & Clauser, Vienna, Austria, through Mr. CharlesJ. Brand. Received
March 13, 1909.

25120.. SrizOLOBIUM sp.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. A. T. Gage, superintendent,
Royal Botanic Garden. Received March 29, 1909.
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25121 to 25126.

From Brazil. Presented by Mr. William Hope, The Kenesaw, Washington, D. C.,
through Mr. W. W. Tracy, sr. Received March 25, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following:

25121 to 25123. CrrruLLus vuLGARis Schrad. Watermelon.
25121. Black seeded. 25123. Red seeded.
25122. Black seeded.
25124 to 25126. Cucumis meto L. Muskmelon.
25124. Long melon; yellow, wavy, smooth skin; yellow flesh; rind 1
centimeter.

25125. Long melon; yellow, wavy skin; white flesh; very little rind.
25126. Round melon; yellow, wavy skin; yellow flesh; rind 1 centi-
meter.
25127. CITRUS TRIFOLIATA L.

From Tsingtau, China. Received through Mr. Wilbur T. Gracey, United States
consul, who procured the seed from Mr. Haas, head forester of the German Goy-
ernment at Tsingtau, March 29, 1909.

Procured for Mr. Walter T. Swingle’s hybridization work.

25130 and 25131. GtycriNr uisprmaA (Moench) Maxim. - Soy bean.
From Knoxville, Tenn. Grown at the Agricultural Experiment Station. Re-
ceived through Prof. H. A. Morgan, March 29, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
25130. Early brown.
25131. Medium yellow.

25132 to 25149.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. R. A. Haden, B. D. Re-
ceived March 19, 1909.
The following seeds (quoted descriptions by Mr. Haden):
25132. Do.icHos LABLaB L. Bonavist bean.
Black seeded. ‘‘Purple, flat bean; name from color of bloom, stalk, and
leaves; all are purple. Eaten in green state, pod and all. Enormously pro-
ductive in vine and leaf; not especially remarkable in the amount of fruit.
Should be given plenty of room and vine supported.”’
25183 to 25187. GutycINE HIspripA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
25133. Smallyellow. ‘‘TomThumbsoy. Thesmallest variety; used
only for bean sprouts.”’
25134. Large yellow. ‘‘Mammoth yellow soy. This is the very
largest of the yellow soys. Used especially for oil and bean curd.”
25135. Large green. ‘‘Tea green soy. Sutt variety. May be put to
all the uses of the soy, but in practice they are only used to make
parched Sutt beans, eaten as a relish.”’
25136. Large reddish brown. ‘‘Mammoth red soy. Used only fon
eating in the green state, but may be used for all the soy ee
This is the largest of all the soys.”’

25137. Looks like Meyer. ‘‘Mammoth mottled soy. Used especially

for bean curd; said to give a special flavor to this; has also abundant
oil qualities.”’
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25182 to 25149—Continued.

25138. GutLycINE sosa Sieb. & Zucc.

“‘Horse-feed peas, a literal translation of the Chinese. It grows wild over a
very large portion of China. In the north peas by the same name, but a differ-
ent variety, are extensively cultivated. Long vines, climbing on anything in
reach; fruited from bottom to top. I think this should receive special attention,
for the following reasons: It will be a good nitrogen producer. It is extensively
used in Chinese medicine, entering largely into prescriptions taken internally
for eye trouble. It will make a better drink than anything except good coffee.
Parch until brown the whoie pea, grind, and treat as boiled coffee. This I
have tried and am very fond of it as a drink.”’

Distribution.—An annual vine, native and cultivated in the eastern part of
Asia, extending from Amur and Manchuria through China and eastern India;
also in Japan.

25139 to 25141. PuHasroLtus ancuLarRis (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
25139. Red. 25141. Mottled black.
25140. Yellow.
“The uses of the above are the same as cowpeas, but the foliage is more
abundant.”
25142 and 251438. PHAsEoLUS cALCARATUS Roxb.
25142. Red.
25148. Greenish yellow.
‘From the shape of the seed these are called ‘Crab-eye.’ They are also the
‘Lazy-man’ peas, for the reason that they replant themselves. Growth rank;

vine bunchy, not very long. Should be extra fine for renewing land and for
fodder.”’

Distribution.—Native and cultivated in India and the Malay Archipelago,
rising to an elevation of 5,000 feet in the Himalayas.
25144 to 25147. Viana uNnGuicuLata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
25144. Small red.

25145. Large red. ‘‘Vine rank, long, prolific; used especially for
gruel.”’

25146. Reddish brown.
25147. Large brown eye.
25148 and 25149. ViGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
25148. Reddish brown.
25149. Marked red and white.

25152 to 25160. DoLicHos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.

Grown at the Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1908. Numbered
for convenience in recording distribution, March 30, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following :_

25152 to 25155. Original seed presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, Shanghai,
China.

25152. (Agros. No. 0525.) A variety with white seeds. This variety
at the Arlington Experimental Farm was very vigorous and very pro-
lific; flowers white.

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64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

25152 to 25160—Continued.

25152 to 25155—Continued.

25153. (Agros. No. 0522.) Very similar to No. 0525 (S. P. I. No. 25152).
Seeds white, subglobose.

25154. (Agros. No. 0523.) Flowers pale purple; pods longer and nar-
rower than any other variety; seeds large, dark purple, nearly black.
A vigorous grower.

25155. (Agros. No. 0524.) A very prolific variety, with pink flowers
and large purple-black seeds.

25156. (Agros. No.0108.) Original seed obtained from J. M. Thorburn & Co.,
New York. A variety with small white seeds and white flowers. Very
vigorous and prolific. One of the best under conditions at the Arlington
Experimental Farm.

25157. (Agros. No. 0691.) Original seed obtained from Mr. A. W. Barlett,
superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens, Georgetown, British Guiana.
A variety with small, pure white seeds and white flowers. Very similar to
No. 0108 (S. P. I. No. 25156).

25158. (Agros. No. 0425.) Original seed obtained from the island of Bar-
bados. Seeds and flowers similar to the preceding (S. FP. I. No. 25157), but
plant not vigorous and leaves much affected with a spot disease.

25159. (Agros. No. 0438A.) <A variety grown at the Arlington Experimental
Farm, of unknown origin. Seeds small, brownish purple; flowers pink.
Not vigorous nor prolific.

25160. (Agros. No. 0438B.) Similar to the preceding (S. P. I. No. 25159),
with small, spotted seeds. Likewise of unknown origin.

25161. GLycINe HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Grown at the Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1908, under
Agros. No. 0824. Numbered for convenience in recording distribution, March
ol L909:
Eda. (?) Original seed from the Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station, where it
was grown as Early Brown.
“This turned out to be identical with Jto San in every particular except color of
seed. It is a uniform light brown, while /to San is yellow. Neither superior nor
inferior to Ito San.”’ (H. T. Nielsen.)

25163 to 25165. Ramboetan.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, Director of Agriculture.
Received March 12 and 15, 1909.
25163. NEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM L.
* Atjeh matjan.””
Distribution.—A large tree, native of the Malay Archipelago, several varie-
ties being cultivated.
25164. NEPHELIUM MUTABILE Bl.

“ Poelasan manis.’’

Distribution.—A native of the Malay Archipelago and of the islands of Java —

and Borneo.
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25163 to 25165—Continued.

25165. NeprHeLiumM LAppAcEuM L.

“ Atjeh Lebak boeloes.”’

Distribution.—A large tree, native of the Malay Archipelago, several varie-
ties being cultivated.

“The ramboetan, or Atjeh, as the Dutch in Java call Nepheliuin lappacewm, is one
of the showiest and one of the most delicately flavored of tropical fruits, superior to the
Poelasan (N. mutabile). Although the mangosteen ranks first, in my mind, among all
the tropical fruits of the world, there are many Dutch residents on the island of Java,
where both of these fruits occur, who prefer the ramboetan to the mangosteen. I
think even such a connoisseur as Doctor Treub would hesitate to decide which of
these two fruits is the finest. The ripe fruits as sold on the markets in Java are about
the size of a Japanese plum, but furnished with numerous weak protuberances. In
color they are a handsome wine-red. The outer shell, or coating, is thick and leath-
ery, but can be easily broken by a sharp twist of the hands. The flesh inside is much

like that of the leitchee, to which it is a near relative, except that in general there is

more of it and it is more delicately flavored, and it is my impression that as a rule it
is juicier. So far as my limited experience goes with different varieties of leitchee,
this ramboetan surpasses them all in excellence. I do not think the trees are culti-
vated in orchards, for very few orchards of any kind exist in Java. The trees are scat-
tered through the kampongs, or little villages, all over the island. So far as I know,
the ramboetan is not a grafted fruit, but grown only from seed. Owing to its thick
rind, the fruit of the ramboetan should be a good shipper, and if the plants can be
grown on the Panama Canal Zone, in Porto Rico, or southern Florida they should
make a decided sensation when they are first offered for sale on our markets.”’ (Fair-
child. ) .

25166. CucumMIS MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Peleka, Corfu Island. Presented by Mr. Carlo Sprenger, Vomero, near
Naples, Italy. Received March 30, 1909. |

“Seed of a splendid winter melon. Flesh white or greenish white; shell golden

yellow. Very fine and never seen before.” (Sprenger.

25167 and 25168.

From Erfurt, Germany. Received from Mr. N. L. Chrestensen, Thiiringer
Central-Saatstelle, Erfurt, Germany, through Mr. Charles J. Brand, March 15,
1909.

Seeds of the following:

25167. Mepicaco sativa L. : Alfalfa.
Deutsche blawe. ““(P. L. H. No. 3417.) This strain of alfalfa is said to be

very resistant to severe, snowless winters, and to endure a long series of years.

It is produced on exposed situations in Thuringia.’’ (Brand.)

25168. Mepicaco sativa varia (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.

Bohmische. (P. L. H. No. 3418.)
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66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

25169 to 25171.

From Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, Director of
Agriculture, Louren¢o Marquez. Received March 30, 1909.
The following seeds:
25169. ANONA SENEGALENSIS Pers.

“(No. 23.) A small tree, wild near Louren¢o Marquez. Fruit 2 to 4 inches
long, yellowish skin, bright yellow pulp. Edible. Shironga (Kafir) name
M’zhampfo or Mazhopfa.”’ (Barrett.)

Distribution.—A low shrub or small tree, native to the tropical region of
Africa, extending from Guinea and the upper valley of the Nile south to the
Zambezi Valley.

25170. SrrycHNnos spinosa Lam. Kafir orange.

“(No. 24.) A tree 15 to 25 feet high, in bush veld from Zululand to Rhodesia.
Fruit spherical, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, yellow when ripe, hard shelled.
Edible. Flavor like ‘cinnamon and pears.’ Shironga (Kafir) name M’sdla.’’
(Barrett.) See No. 9611 for the original importation and description.

Distribution.—A small tree native to the tropical region and the southern
part of Africa and also in the Seychelle Islands and in Madagascar.

25171. VanGueEria InrFausta Burch.

“(No. 25.) A small tree near Lourengo Marquez, in sandy soil. Fruit
roundish, flattened distal. Edible; pulp dry, sweet. Shironga (Kafir) name
M’pfilo.”’ (Barrett.)

Distribution.—A native of the southeastern part of Africa, being found in
the vicinity of Johannesburg and of Natal, and in the eastern part of Cape
Colony.

25172 to 25174. Merpicaco spp.

From farm of Mr. Lewis Brott, Sextorp, Nebr. These three lots were grown in
cultivated rows, 42 inches apart, for seed and were open to the possibilities
of cross-pollination among themselves. The Turkestan alfalfa was separated
from Brott’s Dry-Land alfalfa by 14 rows of sand lucern. Seed collected by
Mr. J. M. Westgate, August 15, 1908.

Seeds of the following:
25172. Mepicaco sativa L. . Alfalfa.

Brott’s Dry-Land. ‘‘From same stock as 8. P. I. No. 19566, grown in row
adjacent to row of sand lucern (S. P. I. No. 20457) and presumably cross-
pollinated with the same.’’ ( Westgate.) :

/

25173. Mepicaco sativa vARIA (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.

‘Grown from S. P. I. No. 20457 in row adjacent to Brott’s Dry-Land alfalfa.”’
( Westgate.)

25174. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

Turkestan. ‘‘Grown from 8. P. I. No. 18751 in row adjacent to sand lucern
(S. P. I. No. 20457).’’ (Westgate.)

25175 and 25176. Mepicaco spp.

From Berlin, Germany. Secured from J. & P. Wissinger, Samenhandlung, Berlin,
Germany, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received March 24, 1909.
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25175 and 25176—Continued.

Seeds of the following:
25175. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

Alt-Deutsche Frinkische lucern. ‘‘(P. L. H. No. 3420.) This alfalfa usually
has a very large percentage of hard seed, in some samples as high as 63 per cent
failing to germinate in the five-day germination test. On this point Wissinger
says: ‘We could bring the seed to greater germinating power by scratching,.
were it not for the fact that the hardness of shell is thought here to be a desirable
quality under certain conditions. Indeed, it is believed that the longevity
of a stand of Franconian lucern is due to its hard-shelled seeds, some of which
often lie dormant for years, thereby constantly rejuvenating the stand with a
fresh supply of young plants. The appearance of this seed, as furnished, is not
first class. We would not, however, wish to do anything that would impair
its originality.’

“The present sample was grown in Iphofen, Franconia.’’ (Brand.)

251'76. MerpIcAGo SATIVA VARIA (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.

Bohemian. “(P. L. H. No. 3421.) This seed was grown on the right bank
of the Elbe in Bohemia.”’ (Brand.)

25177. TRIFOLIUM SUAVEOLENS Willd. Shaftal.

From Amritsar, Punjab, India. Secured from Mr. Philip Parker, experimental
officer in the Indian Irrigation Secretariat, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Re-
ceived April 1, 1909.

‘‘Shaftal, which is an annual plant, is the chief fodder crop in the valleys of the
northwest frontier of India. It is always grown with wrigation and gives exceed-
ingly good yields.

‘“‘EWxperiments begun in 1907 with the seed previously presented by Mr. Parker
(S. P. I. Nos. 19506 and 19507) have proceeded far enough to show considerable prom-
ise for this clover, especially in our hot irrigated valleys.’”’ (Brand.)

25178 and 25180. MepicaGo spp.

From Vienna, Austria. Secured from Gebriider Boschan, successors to Wie-
schnitzky & Clauser, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received March 25,
1909.

The following seeds:

25178. Mepicago sativa VARIA (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.
Bohmische. (P. L. H. No. 3428.)
25179. Mepicaco sativa: L. Alfalfa.
Ungarische. (P. L. H. No. 3429.)
25180. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
Mahrische. (P. L. H. No. 3430.)
25181 to 25185. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Bonn-Poppelsdorf, Germany. Presented by Prof. Dr. Th. Remy, di-
rector, Institut fiir Bodenlehre und Pflanzenbau der K6niglichen landwirt-
schaftlichen Akademie, Bonn am Rhein, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Re-
ceived March 25, 1909.

The following seeds:

25181. Pfalzr. (P. L. H. No. 3422.) Original seed from Frankenthal,
Rhein-Pfalz, Germany.
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25181 to 25185—Continued. |

25182. Lifeler. (P. L. H. No. 3423.) Original seed from Bitburg, im the
Eifel, Prussia.

25183. Alt-Frankische. (P.L.H. No. 3424.) Original seed from Lagerhaus
fiir das Frankenland, Tauberbischofsheim, Baden, Germany.

25184. Provenzer. (P. L. H. No. 3425.) Original seed grown near Trier, in —
the Moselthal of Prussia.

25185. Ungarische. (P. L. H. No. 3426.) Original seed grown at .Csorvas,
Komitat Bekes, Hungary.

25186 to 25190.

From Pisa, Italy. Presented by Prof. G. E. Rasetti, director, Cattedra Am-
bulante di Agricultura per la Provincia di Pisa, Italy, through Mr. Charles J.
Brand. Received March 31, 1909.

The following seeds:

25186 and 25187. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
25186. (P. L. H. No. 3431.) Grown near Setif, Algeria.
25187. (P. L. H. No. 3482.) Herba medica. The form commonly

erown in Jtaly. This sample was produced near Pisa, Italy.
25188 to 25190. TriroLiuM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
25188. (P. L. H. No. 3483.) ‘Professor Rasetti states that this va-
riety is known as Spadone, and that it was produced at Santhia, in the
province of Novara, Italy.’’ (Brand.)

25189. (P. L. H. No. 3434.) This is the form commonly cultivated
in Italy. Gathered near Pisa, Italy.

25190. (P. L. H. No. 3435.) This variety is known as Vische, and is
cultivated in Vische, in the province of Novara.

25191. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Chico, Cal. Seed collected by Mr. Roland McKee at the Plant Intro-

duction Garden, July 13, 1908. Numbered for convenience in recording.
distribution, March, 1909.

“This'seed was collected from a single plant grown from 8. P. I. No. 19508. Mother
plant possessed flowers borne in compound racemes. The flowers were open to the
visits of insects and were presumably cross-pollinated with pollen from the numer-
ous other lots of alfalfa in the alfalfa nursery.”’ (J. M. Westgate.)

“This plant was noticed by me on May 1, 1908, while walking over the grounds
of the Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Cal., with Mr. Roland McKee. The
plant was noticeable even from a distance because of the profusion of its flowers.
Upon examination this was found to be due to the fact that the flower clusters were
much branched instead of being simple as usual.

‘““As the plant seemed healthy and vigorous in spite of its profusion of flowers, it
seemed desirable to direct attention to it with a view to obtaining a new variety—
perhaps able to produce a better quality of hay and also more seed than the ordinary
plants of the parent strain.”’. (W. T. Swingle.)

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INDEX OF COMMON AND

Abrus praecatorius, 24619.
Agropyron caninum, 24475.
imbricatum, 24466 to 24468.
Alectryon excelsum, 24876.
Aleurites cordata, 25080.
ford, 25081.
Alfalfa, Andean, 24598.
(Austria), 25119, 25179, 25180.
Brott’s Dry-Land, 25172.
(Germany), 24635, 24667, 24668,
24717 to 24741, 24767, 24923,
20022, — 25091, 25167, . 25175,
25181 to 25185.
(Italy), 24858, 25186, 25187.
(Kansas), 24859.
lucern, sand, 24603, 24737, 24757,
25110 to 25112, 25115, 25168,
25173, 25176, 25178.
Peruvian, 24430, 25114.
Provence, 24602, 24758, 24928.
Spitzeklee, 25091.
tree. See Medicago arborea.
Turkestan, 24567, 24811, 25174.
See also Medicago sativa and Medicago
sativa varia.
Allium sp., 24571.
Almond (Turkestan), 24808, 24809.
Amygdalus nana, 24808, 24809.
persica, 24653, 24806, 24807,
24915, 24916.
Andropogon barbinodis, 24658. —
halepensis, 25017.
sorghum, 24442, 24443, 24478,
24553, 24554, 24812, 24878,
24897, 24899, 24910, 24956
to 24997.
Anis. See Pimpinella anisum.
Anona cherimola, 24661 to 24665.
senegalensis, 25169. .
Apple (Russia), 24802, 24805.
(Turkestan), 24795, 24796.
Apricot (Turkestan), 24797.
Arisaema sp., 25083.
Asparagus filicinus, 24437.

Astragalus sinicus, 25082.

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SCIENTIFIC NAMES, ETC.

Atalantia bilocularis, 24433, 24753.
hindsti, 24587.
Avena nuda, 24846, 24847.
sativa, 24477, 24815.
Avocado (Jamaica), 24439.

Bael. See Below marmelos.
Bamboo, Hachiku, 24761.
Madake, 24760.
Moso, 24759.
Barley (Abyssinia), 24880 to 24882, 24901,
24911.
(China), 24848, 24849.
(Turkestan), 24497.
Bean, bonavist. See Dolichos lablab.
Florida velvet, 24766.
horse, 24900.

mune. See Phaseolus radiatus.
scarlet runner. See Phaseolus coc-
cineus.

Belou glutinosa, 24591, 25089.

marmelos, 24450.
Blighia sapida, 24592.
Buckwheat (China), 24850.

Cajan indicum, 24601, 24604, 24742, 25000,
25021.

| Calligonum sp., 24557.

aphyllum, 24558.
caput-medusae, 24559.
Camoensia maxima, 25107.
Cannabis sativa, 24853.
Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua.
Carthamus tinctorius, 24908.
Caryota mitis, 24616.
Catha edulis, 24714.
Cedar, yellow. See Chamaecyparis noot-
katensis.
Ceratonia siliqua, 25099.
Chaetocholoa italica, 24810, 25104 to 25106.
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, 24712.
Chayota edulis, 24671, 24770, 24938.
Cherry, flowering. See Prunus pseudo-
cerasus. a
Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum.

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Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa.
Chloris ventricosa, 24644.
Cicer arietinum, 24562, 24564, 24565, 24889,
24890.
Citrullus vulgaris, 25095, 25121 to 25123.
Citrus aurantium, 24716.
sinensis, 24652.
nobilis, 24715.
trifoliata, 25127.

Clover, bur. See Medicago denticulata.

red. See Trifolium pratense. |
shaftal. See Trifolium suaveolens. |

alias
white. See Trifolium repens. |

24595.
Corchorus capsularis, 24854, 24917.
Coriandrum sativum, 24905.
Corn (Abyssinia, ) 24896.
Cotton, Abbasi, 24830.
Ashmuni, 24828.
Jannovitch, 24832.
Mit Afifi, 24829.
Nubari, 24833.
Sultani, 24831.
(Turkestan), 24541 to 24547.
Cowpea, brown eve, 24566, 25147.
red, 25144, 25145.
Ripper, 25088.
reddish brown, 25146.
See also Vigna unguwiculata.
Cucumis melo, 24494 to 24496, 24498 to
24540, 25124 to 25126, 25166.
Cupressus arizonica, 24625.
Currant (Russia), 24801.
Cytisus proliferus, 24590.

Coccothrinax garberi,

Diospyros ebenaster, 24600.
Doekoe. See Lansiwm domesticum.
Dolichos biflorus, 24691 to 24692.
lablab, 24912 to 24914,
25132, 25152 to 25160. *
Durra. See Sorghum.

25018,

Elaeagnus angustifolia, 24568, 24569,
24803.
Elaeis melanococca, 24589.
Elymus arenarius, 24473.
sibiricus, 24469, 24470.

Emmer (Abyssinia), 24903.
Eragrostis abyssinica, 24816, 24887,

lacunaria, 24645.

24800).

24888.

Fagopyrum tataricum, 24850.
Fenugreek. See Trigonella
graecum.

Soenum-

Ficus sycomorus, 25094.
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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Field pea. See Pisum arvense.
Flax (Abyssinia), 24891, 24892.
Fragaria chiloensis, 24654 to 24656.

Galphimia mitida, 25100.
Garcinia cowa, 24769.
mangostana, 24768.
tinctoria, 24432.
Geranium, rose. See Pelargonium odora-
lissimum.
Ginger. See Zinziber ofticinale.
Glycine hispida, 24610, 24641 to 24643,
24672 to 24690, 24693 to 24711,
24839, 24840, 25118, 25180,
25131, 25133 to 25137, 25161.
soja, 25138.

| Glycosmis pentaphylla, 24609, 24755.
| Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 24479.
| Gossypium barbadense, 24828 to 24833.

hirsutum, 24541, 24542, 24544
to 24547.
indicum, 24543.
Gourliea spinosa, 24631.
Grape, Ajmi, 25012.
Buhirzi, 25010.
(Central Asia), 24771 to 24793.
Chadeh Arabieh, 25014. .
Chaweesh, 25013.
Deis-al-A’anze, 25015.
Erz Roumli, 25008.
Kishmishi, 25011.
Kurdi, 25009.
Maskah, 24772,
24793.
(Turkey), 25008 to 25015.
Grass, Johnson. See Andropogon hale-
pensis.
Para. See Panicum muticum.
Guizotia abyssinica, 24902.

24774, 24784,

_ Haloxylon ammodendron, 24555.

Hansen, Prof. N. E., seeds and cuttings
secured, 24451 to 24575, 24771 to 24819.

| Hemp (China), 24853...

Hibiscus sp., 24924.
Hordeum sp., 24881, 24882, 24911.
distichon, 24880.
vulgare, 24497.
coeleste, 24901.
himalayense, 24848.
violaceum, 24849.
Husbands, José D., seeds secured, 24654
to 24656, 24661 to 24665, 24771 to 24819.
FHydriastele wendlandiana, 24614.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES, ETC. 71

Tlex cornuta, 24638.
Indigofera anil, 24440.
subulata, 24763.

Jacquemontia pentantha, 24595.
Juniperus monosperma, 24622.
pachyphlaea, 24621, 24624.
Jute. See Corchorus capsularis.
Kafir (Kafir corn). See Sorghum.
orange. See Sirychnos spinosa.
Kowliang. See Sorghum.

Lancewood. See Ocotea catesbyana.
Lansium domesticum, 24431.

Lathyrus pratensis, 24471, 24472.
Lavatera thuringiaca, 24480.

Lens esculenta, 24904.

Lentil. See Lens esculenta.

Linum usitatissimum, 24891, 24892.
Lupinella. See Onobrychis viciaefolia.

Malus sylvestris,
24805.
Mangifera indica, 24636, 24927.
Mango, Caraboa, 24927.
(Tahiti), 24636.
Mascarenhasia elastica, 24637.
Medicago arborea, 24814.
denticulata, 24596.
falcata, 24452 to 24456, 24612.
lupulina, 24933.
platycarpa, 24457.
ruthenica, 24451.
sativa, 24436, 24567, 24598,
24602, 24635, 24667,
24668, 24717 to 24736,
24738 to 24740, 24758,

24795, 24796, 24802,

24767, 24811, 24858,
24859, 24923, 24928,
25019, 25022, 25079,
25091, 25114, 25119,
25167, 25172, 25174,
25175, 25179, 25187,
95191.

varia, 24603, 24737, 24757
25110 to 25112, 25115
25168, 25173, 25176

25178.

Melia azedarach, 25098.

Meyer, Frank N., seed secured, 24596.

Millet (Burma), 25104 to 25106.

(India), 24444 to 24447.
162

Millet pearl.
num.
(Turkestan), 24560, 24561.

Morula. See Sclerocarya caffra.

Morus nigra, 24804.

Mulberry, black (Russia), 24804.

Muskmelon (Brazil), 25124 to 25126.
(Corfu Island), 25166.
(Turkestan), 24494 to 24496,

24498 to 24540.

See Pennisetum america-

Nephelium lappaceum, 25163, 25165.
mutabile, 24754, 25164.
Nigella sativa, 24909.

Oak, cork. See Quercus suber.
Oat (China), 24846, 24847.
(Siberia), 24477.
Ocotea catesbyana, 25101.
Oil, wood (China), 25081.
(Japan), 25080.

Oleaster. See Elaeagnus angustifolia.
Onobrychis viciaefolia, 24856, 24857, 24931.
Orange (Blida), 24652.

(Cochin China), 24715, 24716.

Kafir. See Strychnos spinosa.
Oryza sativa, 24441, 24551, 24552, 25116,

25117.

Panicum divaricatum, 24879.
miliaceum, 24560, 24561.
muticum, 24434, 24646.

| Paspalum quadrifariwm, 24647.
| Passiflora sp., 24588.

quadrangularis, 25096.
Pea, field. See Piswm arvense.
Tall Butter Sugar, 24599.
Peach (China), 24653, 24915, 24916.
Hung wat to, 24915.
Paak wat to, 24916.
(Turkestan), 24806, 24807.
Ying tsui to, 24653.
Pelargonium odoratissimum, 25068.
Pennisetum americanum, 24444 to 24447,
25020 Sane
Persea gratissima, 24439.
Persimmon (Mexico), 24600.
Phaseolus angularis, 25139 to 25141.
calcaratus, 25142, 25143.
coccineus, 24448, 24449.
radiatus, 24570, 24813.
semrerectus, 24639, 24939.
vulgaris, 24906.

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Phyllostachys henonis, 24761.
mitis, 24759.
quilioi, 24760.

Picea engelmanni, 24627, 24629.

Pimpinella anisum, 24907.

Sclerocarya caf/ra, 24762.
Sesamum orientale, 24575, 24855.
Solandra grandiflora, 24613.
Solanum mammosum, 24650.
marginatum, 25097.

Pinus caribaea, 24630. torvum, 24651.
edulis, 24623. Sorghum, durra, brown, 24554, 24899.
muricata, 24620. Dzhugara, 24812. F
ponderosa, 24626. red, 24897. ‘

Pistacia chinensis, 24659. white, 24442, 24443, ‘

vera, 24574. 24553, 24910, 24996, u

Pisum arvense, 24893 to 24895, 24940. 24997.
sativum, 24599. kafir, blackhull, 24971 to 24984.

Polygonum bistorta, 24925. red, 24985 to 24989.

Pomegranate, Bila Hab, 25004. kowliang, brown, 24478, 24990

Gourtmi, 25007. to 24995.
Hachiri, 25002. milo, 24878, 24956 to 24964.
Hilou Abiade, 25005. dwarf, 24965 to 24970. |
Hilou Ahmar, 25003 Soy bean, black, 24642, 24643, 24675 to
Legrellei, 24825. 24689, 24706, 25118.
Roman Eswed, 25006. brown, 24673, 25130, 25136.
(Russia), 24798, 24799. Eda, 25161.
‘‘seedless,’’ 24576. green, 24705, 24839, 25135.
Selimi, 25001. (India}, 24672 to 24690, 25118.
(Turkestan), 24572. mottled, 25137.
(Turkey), 24576, 25001 to | Trenton, 24610.

25007. yellow, 24641, 24674, 24693 to

Populus sp., 24794. | 24704, 24709, 24711, 24840,

Prunus armeniaca, 24797. 25131, 25133, 25134.

pseudo-cerasus, 25087. | Sporobolus argutus, 24648.
Pseudotsuga taxifolia, 24628. | Stizolobium sp., 24657, 24766, 24922,
Punica granatum, 24572, 24576, 24798, 24935, 24936, 25120.
24799, 24825, 25001 to 25007. Strawberry (Chile), 24654 to 24656.
Strychnos spinosa, 25170.
Que reus suber, 24756.
| Tagasaste. See Cytisus proliferus.

Ramboetan, 25163 to 25165. Teff. See Eragrostis abyssinica.

Rhamnus prinoides, 24713. Thrinaz barbadensis, 24615.

Rheum sp., 24851. floridana, 24593.

Rhubarb, medicinal (China), 24851. morrisii, 24617.

Ribes sp., 24801. . radiata, 24618. :
Rice (Hawaii), 24441. Titoki. See Alectryon excelsum. ?
(India), 25116, 25117. Trifolium lupinaster, 24458 to 24460, 24482

(Turkestan), 24551, 24552. 24817, 24818.

Rosa sp., 24608, 24921. medium, 24461.

Rosa rellena. See Rosa sp. pratense, 24926, 24929, 25066,

Rose, yellow, 24921. 25090, 25188 to 25190. s

Rubber, virgin, 24640. repens, 24930, 25067. i

suaveolens, 24548 to 24550, 25177. *

Safflower. See Carthamus tinctorius. Trigonella foenum-graecum, 24898. S

Sainfoin. See Onobrychis viciaefolia. Triticum sp., 24489, 24883, 24886. .

Salsola arbuscula, 24556. aestivum, 24605 to 24607, 24484, i

Sapindus saponaria, 24999. x

Sapium verum, 24640.
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24486, 24819, 24845, 24884,
24885.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES, ETC. 73

Triticum durum, 24649, 24481, 24483, | Vigna wnguiculata, 24566, 25016, 25088,

24485, 24487, 24488, 24490, 25144 to 25147.
to 24493, 24563. Virola surinamensis, 24998.
monococcum, 24903. Vitis vinifera, 24771 to 24793, 25008 to
25015.

Vangueria infausta, 25171.
Velvet bean. See Bean, Florida velvet. | Watermelon (Brazil), 20121 to 25123.
Vetch, common. See Vicia sativa. (Society Islands), 25095.
two-seeded. See Vicia disperma. Wheat (Abyssinia) , 24883 to 24886.
woolly-pod. See Vicia biennis. (China), 24545.
Vicia amoena, 24464. (Siberia), 24481, 24819.
vain. DAR. (Turkestan), 24483 to 24493, 24563.
eight 94469 94463 (Turkey), 24605 to 24607.
eens Fog Wilson, E. H., seeds secured, 24845 to
disperma, 24586.

24851.
Se a ae Wood oil. See Aleurites fordit.
sativa, De

tenuifolia, 24465. Zea mays, 24896.
unijuga, 24476. Zinziber officinale, 24438.
Vigna sesquipedalis, 25148, 25149. Zizyphus sativa, 24573.
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(eS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN NO. 168.

B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

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(SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1
TO JUNE 30, 1909:

INVENTORY No. 19; Nos. 25192 To 25717.

IssuED DECEMBER 29, 1909.

WASHINGTON:
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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. on

Chief of Bureau, BEVERLY T. GALLOWAY.
Assistant Chief of Bureau, ALBERT F. Woops.
Editor. J. E. ROCKWELL.

Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Albert Mann, George W. Oliver, Walter Van Fleet, and Peter Bisset, Experts.
Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer.

H. V. Harlan, H. C. Skeels, and R. A. Young Assistants.

Edward Goucher and P. J. Wester, Assistant Propagators.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U.S. DepartTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
Bureau oF Puant INpustRY,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., October 1, 1909.
Str: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for

_ publication as Bulletin No. 168 of the series of this Bureau the accom-

_ panying manuscript, entitled ‘‘ Seeds and Plants Imported during the

Period from April 1 to June 30, 1909: Inventory No. 19; Nos. 25192

eo 25 (17.”

_ This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to pub-
lication.

Respectfully, B. T. Gattoway,

Chief of Bureau.
Hon. JAMES WILSON,

Secretary of Agriculture.
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‘Introductory statement

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Sitnventory 262 --2..--..2..-
Index of common and scientific names

CONTENTS.

B. P. I.—818.

Sees AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
BOW orKOM: APRIL 1 JO QUNE 30; 1909:
DD NORY NO! 19; NOS. 25192 TO) 25717.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

The material listed in this nineteenth inventory of seeds and plants
imported was secured almost entirely through friends and correspond-
ents abroad and by the efforts of coworkers in this country. No agri-
cultural explorers were in the field during the time covered, although
three varieties of alfalfa and one of clover secured by Professor
Hansen in central Asia are included here, having arrived too late for
the last inventory, and as this inventory goes to press Mr. Frank N.
Meyer is on his way to Chinese Turkestan, where he goes in search of
hardy fruits, forage crops, and grains.

The following are some of the more important items in this in-
ventory :

A collection of named German and other European varieties of
alfalfa (Nos. 25193, 25194, 25257, and 25264 and following numbers)
has been secured for the work in Plant Life History Investigations.

Following the example of Louisiana and Hawaii, it is hoped that
some valuable work can be done for the newly opened region in
southern Texas with a fine collection of sugar-cane hybrids recently
received at the South Texas Garden from the Harvard Botanic Station
in Cuba (Nos. 25225 to 25242).

A remarkable eucalypt hybrid (No. 25246) which comes true from
seed, an acquisition from Algeria, should be of value to growers of
these trees in California.

A clover and three varieties of alfalfa, previously mentioned (No.
25276 and following numbers), were secured through Prof. N. E.
Hansen on his central Asian journey, but arrived too late to be
grouped with the forage crops described in the last inventory.

The specialists in cereals of the Department of Agriculture and the
state experiment stations making oat trials will undoubtedly find some
good material in the collections from Spain, Italy, and Roumania (No.
25317 and following numbers, No. 25351 and following numbers, and
No. 25580 and following numbers).

168 7

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Africa, the reputed home of the sorghum, has again contributed its
quota for experiments in the Southwest in seventeen varieties from
Togo (No. 25328 and following numbers).

A wild red raspberry (No. 25466) from the Philippines is considered
a possibility for breeding a desirable form for the South or for our
tropical possessions.

Mr. Husbands, of Limivida, Chile, has again sent the Department
a collection of forest and ornamental trees and shrubs, together with
forage crops and muskmelons adapted to the Pacific slope (No. 25470
and following numbers; No, 25611 and following numbers).

Another collection of muskmelons (No. 25538 and following num-
bers), consisting of extra-choice winter varieties adapted to California
conditions, has been received from the American vice-consul at Valen-
cia, Spain.

A curious rubber plant (No. 25547), only recently described, has been
secured from Angola, West Africa. It is a slow-growing desert type in
which the rubber is stored up in turnip-shaped underground roots. It
will be used for trials in methods of rapid propagation and selection.

Nine varieties. of rice from Trinidad (No. 25596 and following
numbers) may prove valuable for the work of the Hawaii Agricultural
Experiment Station.

Manchuria has contributed ten more varieties of soy beans (No.
25649 and following numbers) secured through the American consul
at Newchwang.

Collections of cereals, legumes, and sorghums from Abyssinia (No.
25666 and following numbers) and tropical legumes from Bombay,
India (No. 25704 and following numbers), have added materially to
the list of plants available for trial in the South.

This nineteenth inventory contains 526 separate introductions, coy-
ering the quarter beginning April 1 and ending June 30, 1909. The
material included was determined by Messrs. W. F. Wight and H. C.
Skeels, while the manuscript was prepared by Miss Mary A. Austin.

Davip FatrRcHILD,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., September 7, 1909.

168

INVENTORY.

25192. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Tulare, Cal. Grown by Mr. J. T. Bearss, of the agricultural substation.
Presented by Director E. J. Wickson, through Mr. J. M. Westgate. Received
April 1, 1909.

“This was grown from §. P. I. No. 1151, which was secured in Kopal, Siberia.
It is considered to be the best variety of Turkestan alfalfa tested by the California
experiment station. It has variegated flowers, as do commercial sand lucern, Grimm
alfalfa, and several other hardy valuable strains.”’ ( Westgate.)

25198. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Bargen, Baden, Germany. Secured from Mr. Adam Joos, Bargen, near
Sinsheim, Baden, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received April 1, 1909.

Alt-Deutsche Frankische luzerne. ‘‘ This seed was grown in the valley of the Elsenz,
a tributary of the Neckar. It is the practice in this section to leave either the first
or second growth for the seed. When the first is left, harvesting is done in August.
Mr. Joos states that old stands serve better for seed-producing purposes than young.
Concerning the old German variety he says: ‘This variety of clover is at home with
us; it has already been cultivated for centuries.’’’ (Brand.)

25194. Meprcaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Bavaria, Germany. Secured from Gutsbesitzer Heil, Tuckelhausen, near
Wurzburg, Bavaria, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received April 1, 1909.
Alt-Deutsche Frankische luzerne. ‘‘(P. L. H. No. 3487.) In the section from which
this seed was procured, lucern left for seed is cut with the scythe, bound by hand
into small bundles, and shocked. The second cutting is always used for seed pro-
duction.”’ (Brand. )

25195. Actinipra arcuta (S. & Z.) Planch.

From Taracol, Unsan, Korea. Presented by Mr. J. D. Hubbard, metallurgist
for the Oriental Consolidated Mining Company. Received April 1, 1909.

“Seeds of the Korean ‘tara,’ or wild fig. In its wild state here the tara plant is
a wonderfully tough and wiry vine that will climb up trees sometimes to a height of
30 feet. The fruit has a green skin and is the size of a date when ripe. The flavor
is different from any fruit I ever tasted, and I come from California, the ‘land of
fruit.’ I do not think the vines bear the first year, but after that profusely.”’
(Hubbard. )

25196. CITRUS NOBILIS X AURANTIUM. Orange.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, botanist to the Govern-
ment of Algeria, through Mr. Walter T. Swingle. Received April 5, 1909.

Clémentine. Budsticks procured for grafting purposes.

“This new variety of tangerine orange is said to be very mild and to bea very
bright red color. It was found in North Africa by Doctor Trabut and is considered
by him to be a very promising novelty.’’ (Swingle. )

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25197. STIZOLOBIUM sp. aa
From Homestead, Fla. Presented by Mr. Thomas Brewer, through Mr. | a
Wester, in charge, Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla. Received April 2,

*‘T have originated a white velvet bean which has taken me four years to perfe
from one lone white bean, and I think there is a great future for it, as this variety is ~
good to eat cooked like lima beans, and four times as prolific. The beans seem to be ~
more domesticated and a better strain than the old dog tick velvet beans, and I
think will take their place entirely when introduced.’”’ (Brewer.) Similar to
S. P. I. No. 24766. it)

25198 to 25203. Manrnor spp. Cassava.

From Brazil. Presented by Mr. William Hope, Washington, D. C., through
Mr. W. W. Tracy, sr. Received March 24, 1909. Numbered April 5, 1909.

25198. Mecadena. 25201. Puereca.
25199. Miguel Preto. 25202. Turesa.
25200. Picuhy. 25203. Pahiana.

25204 to 25219.
From Bremen, Germany. Presented by Dr. George Bitter, director, Botanical

Garden. Received March 26, 1909.

The following seeds:
25204. Cxtoris supmutica H. B. Kk.
Distribution. —A native grass of Mexico, extending north as far as San Luis
Potosi.

25205. Eropium semenovir Reg. & Herd.

Distribution. —An annual plant, found in the valley of the Volga River and

on the borders of the Caspian Sea in southeastern Russia.
25206 and 25207. Fesruca ELatior L.
25208 and 25209. Fersruca ELATIOR ARUNDINACEA (Schreb) Celak.
25210 and 25211. Festuca specraBiLis Jan.

Distribution.—A native of the mountainous regions of central Europe, extend-
ing from the Tyrol into Croatia and Dalmatia.
25212. (GuLycINE HisprpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

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Distribution.—An annual plant, found in the countries bordering on the 7
Mediterranean Sea. }

Brown.

25213. MeELiILotus MESSANENSis (L.) All.

25214. Metitotrus suAvVEOLENS Ledeb. (?)
25215. Metinorus woteica Poir.
Distribution.—A native of the southern part of Russia.
25216. MeELILotUs sp.
25217. PHALARIS MINOR Retz.

Distribution.—A native of the countries bordering on the Mediterranean Sea,
and cultivated or introduced in central Europe.

25218. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.
25219. PHLEUM PANICULATUM Huds.

Distribution.—An annual grass, native of the countries of southern Europe, ~
and extending east to Persia and Afghanistan.
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25221. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Rocky Ford, Colo. Grown by Mr. P. K. Blinn in 1907. Received
through Mr. J. M. Westgate, fall of 1908.
Guaranda. ‘‘Grown from No. 14972. Seventeen ounces of seed was secured from
50 individual plants, 6 months old, grown in cultivated rows 20 inches apart with
the plants 20 inches apart in the rows.’’ (Westgate. )

25222 and 25223. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. B. Conner, season of 1908. Received

through Mr. J. M. Westgate, fail of 1908.

25222. “Grown from No. 12549. This alfalfa while not quite so hardy as
ordinary western-grown alfalfa produces excellent yields of hay and seed
in places where it does not winterkill.”’ (Westgate. )

25223. Guaranda. ‘Grown from No. 14972. The heaviest seeding strain
of any under test in the alfalfa nursery at Chillicothe.”’ (Westgate. )

25224. Hiprprastrum virratum (L’Her.) Herbert.

From Washington, D. C. Transferred to the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant
Introduction by Mr. E. M. Byrnes, superintendent of Gardens and Grounds,
United States Department of Agriculture, April 1, 1909.

“Two-year-old hybrids, the result of crosses made by Mr. Byrnes in the spring of
1907 between a few unnamed varieties of different shades of color and markings.
The bulbs are regarded by Mr. Byrnes as exceptionally large sized for their age and

those which have bloomed so far as a decided improvement over the parents.”
(W. Fischer.)

25225 to 25242. SAcCHARUM OFFICINARUM L. Sugar cane.

From Central Soledad, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Presented by Mr. Robert M. Grey,
Harvard Botanical Experiment Station. Received at the South Texas Gar-
den, Brownsville, Tex., February 18, 1909. Numbered April 7, 1909.

Descriptive notes on the following by Mr. KE. C. Green:

25225. Barbados No. 109 9 X Ribbon ¢.

(Harvard No. 1.) (S. T. G. No. 2005.) Dark cream to brown; average
length of joints 3 inches; average length of canes 4 feet 3 inches, diameter
1 inch.

25226. Barbados No. 109 9 & hkibbon g.

(Harvard No. 5.) (S. T. G. No. 2006.) Dark cream to brown; average
length of joints 3 inches; average length of canes 3 feet 6 inches, diameter 17
inches.

25227. Barbados No. 109 2 X Ribbon g.

(Harvard No. 12.) (S.T. G. No. 2007.) Dark cream to brown; average
length of joints 3$ inches; average length of canes 4 feet, diameter 14 inches.
25228. Demarara No. 95 2 X Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 15.) (S. T. G. No. 2008.) Yellow to dark green; average
length of joints 2? inches; length of canes 4 feet, diameter 1 inch.

25229. Demarara No. 952 X Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 16.) (S. T. G. No. 2009.) Dark red; very stout; average
length of joints 4 inches; average length of canes 4 feet 6 inches, diameter 1}
inches.

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25230. Crystallina X Crystallina.
(Harvard No. 17.) (S. T. G. No. 2010.) Dark red; very stout; promin

nodes; average length of joints 3} inches; average length of canes 2 feet ¢ 6

inches, diameter 1} inches.

25231. Harvard No. 208 x Ribbon.

(Harvard No. 22.) (8.T.G.No. 2011.) Dark red; stout; joints 34 inches
canes average 34 feet in length, diameter 1} inches.
25232. Java No.51 & Java No. 51. #

(Harvard No. 36.) (S.T.G.No. 2012.) Yellow to dark brown tinted with —
green; joints 3} inches long; average length of canes 5 feet 6 inches, diameter
1 inch.

25233. Java No.51 & Java No. 51.
(Harvard No. 45.) (S.T.G. No. 2021.) Red with yellow; joints 34 inches —
long; prominent nodes; canes 4 feet long, diameter 1 inch.
25234. Barbados No.109 9 X Ribbon g.
(Harvard No. 48.) (S.T.G. No. 2022.) Yellow; very stout; joints 34 inches
long; canes 2 feet long, diameter 14 inches.

25235. Caledonia Queen * Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 73.) (S. T. G. No. 2015.) Dark red; exceptionally stout;
joints 34 inches long; length of canes 4 feet 3 inches, diameter 14 inches.
25236. Barbados No.109 * Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 75.) (8. T. G. No. 2016.) Light green with yellow tints;
joints 54 inches long; canes 4 feet long, stocky, diameter ¢ inch.
25237. Barbados No. 109 % Crystallina. P

(Harvard No. 76.) (S. T. G. No. 2017.) Light green with yellow tints;
joints 24 inches long; canes 2 feet long, stocky, diameter 1% inches.
25238. Barbados No. 109 * Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 77.) (S. T. G. No. 2018.) Light green with yellow tints; |
joints + inches long; canes 24 feet long, diameter 1 inch.
25239. Cirystallina * Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 198.) (S. T. G. No. 2019.) Dark red; joints 6 inches long;
canes 5 feet long, diameter 1 inch.
25240. Crystallina * Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 208.) (S.T.G. No. 2020.) Yellow with green stripes; joints
5 inches long; canes average 5 feet 3 inches.
25241. Java No. 51 & Java No. 51.

(Harvard No. 37.) (S.T. G. No. 2013.) Dark red tinged with yellow;
joints 6 inches longand very stout; length of canes 4 feet, diameter 13 inches. —
25242. Barbados No. 109 & Crystallina.

(Harvard No. 39.) (S. T. G. No. 2014.) Dark red; joints 5 inches One
stout; canes 4 feet long, diameter 1} inches.

25248. Triticum arstivum L. Wheata

From Seoul, Korea. Presented by Mr. Thomas Sammons, American consul-
general. Received April 7, 1909.

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“¥, ‘

“The Korean variety of wheat, although very poor, grows well.” (Sammons. ) i
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25244. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Alma, Nebr. Grown in the summer of 1908 by Mr. Conrad Boehler.
Received through Mr. J. M. Westgate, April 7, 1909.

Grimm. ‘‘A field of ordinary alfalfa was in bloom alongside of the field from
which this seed was obtained, and some cross-pollination may have taken place.’’
( Westgate. )

25245. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE L. Cashew.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. H. F. Schultz. Received
April 8, 1909. :
A yellow-fruited variety. See No. 5205 for description.

Distribution.—A small tree, native of Tropical America, extending from Brazil north
to Mexico and the West Indies. Cultivated and naturalized in India and other
tropical countries.

25246. KucALYPTUS TRABUTI Vilmorin.
From Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist, Mustapha-
Alger, Algeria. Received April 7, 1909.
‘A hybrid of EF. botryoides X rostrata. Tree very vigorous, wood very good, growth
rapid, stem straight and_high. Comes true to seed.”’ ( Trabut.)

25247 to 25250. Ipomona spp.

From Miami, Fla. Procured from Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical
Garden. Received April 8, 1909.

Seed of each of the following. Procured for experiments being made by Prof. H. J.
Webber, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.

25247. IpomMora stnuara Ortega.

Distribution.—A native of the sandy shores from Georgia to Texas, and ex-
tending south through Central America into Brazil; also in the West Indies.

25248. Ipomora JAuaPa (L.) Pursh.

Distribution.—A native cf America, being found on the sandy shores along
the coast from South Carolina to Florida and in Mexico and the West Indies.

25249. IJpromora setosa Ker.

Distribution.—A native of Brazil, and also found in Jamaica, probably
introduced.

25250. Ipomona sp.
‘Found growing on wet land in the neighborheod.”’ ( Wester.)

25252. Zea mays L. Corn.

From a highland valley near Cuzco, Peru (11,500 feet). Presented by Mrs.
Harriet Chalmers Adams, Washington, D. C. February, 1909.

‘“Red corn of the Quichuas.”’ (Adams. )

25253. PELARGONIUM ODORATISSIMUM (L.) Ait. Rose geranium.

From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. J. L. Byrne, American vice and
deputy consul, at the request of Mr. R. M. Bartleman, American consul,
Madrid, Spain. Received April, 1909.

““There is only one variety of the rose geranium cultivated in this region for its
perfume. Judging from inquiries occasionally received at this consulate from Ameri-

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25253—Continued. os
can horticulturists and perfumers, it would appear that an impression prevails
the United States that the rose geranium employed in the famous essence man
tory near this city is a special variety peculiar to the district. Such, howe
not the case, but the plants raised in the vicinity of Valencia have been disti
guished from time immemorial by the intensity of their fragrance and the quanti

essential oil they yield, qualities which undoubtedly depend to some extent on”
climatic and soil conditions, as the same geranium transplanted to other Europ
countries, and even to other regions of Spain itself, loses considerably in this respect. —
The plants used in the purfume distillery are grown close to the sea on soil so ex-—
tremely light and sandy that in some places it looks like a continuation of the gear
shore.” ( Byrne.)

25254. STIZOLOBIUM sp.
From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received April, 1909. )
“This is widely cultivated in Hokkaido. The Useful Plants of Japan has to say:

‘ Mucuna capitata Wight et Arn., Jap. Osharaku-mame, Hassho-mame; an annual legu-—
minous climber cultivated in common dry land. The young soft grains are eaten
boiled and have a taste of Vicia faba L., but this bean contains a poisonous ingredi-
ent in aslight quantity; so it is advisable to eat moderately.’”’ (Yokohama Nursery
Company.)
Note. —The above seed was sent in as Mucuna capitata; hence the description.

25255. PuHaseoLtus ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.

Grown at Arlington Farm, Virginia, season of 1908. Received in the fall of 1908. 4

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‘‘Grown from Agros. No. 0516. This seed was received from the Tokyo Botanical —
Garden in 1907. The seed is a pale-straw color or nearly white, much lighter than
any other variety yet obtained.”” (C. V. Piper.)

25256. Doricnos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received April —
10, 1909. :

Stringless. Mottled reddish brown.

25257. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

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From Bargen, Baden, Germany. Secured from Mr. Adam Joos, Bargen, near
Sinsheim, Baden, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received April 12, 1909.

Pfalzer luzerne. ‘‘This seed was grown in the Bavarian Rhine Palatinate. (P. L. ish
No. 3438.)”? (Brand.)

25258. AVENA SATIVA L. Oat.

From Sebenico, Dalmatia, Austria. Presented by Mr. Carlo Ruggeri. Received —
April 7, 1909.

25259 and 25260.

From Palestine. Presented by Mr. E. F. Beaumont, Jerusalem, Palestine. |
Received April 10, 1909.

25259. AVENA SATIVA L.
From Plain of Sharon, near Jaffa.
25260. Horpevm sp. Barley.
From mountain country around Jerusalem.

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25261 and 25262. STIzOLOBIUM spp.

_ From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by the director of the Botanical Garden,
through Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American consul. Received April 12, 1909.
25261.

25262.
Black seeded.

Florida velvet bean.

25263. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

From Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. William H. Michael, consul-general,
who procured them from the Reporter of Economic Products to the Govern-
ment of India. Received April 13, 1909.

‘“These were collected from wild plants in the neighborhood of Calcutta, but the
Mucuna (Stizolobium) can not be said to be cultivated here.’’? (Michael. )

25264 to 25266.

From province of Saxony, Germany. Secured from Mr. Ludwig Pfoh, Ober-
Inspector des Ritterguts, Zoschen, near Merseburg, Germany, through Mr.
Charles J. Brand. Received April 12, 1909.

25264. Mepicago sariva L. Alfalfa.
Alt- Deutsche Frinkische luzerne.
25265. Merpicaco sativa vARIA (Mart) Urb. ; Sand lucern.

25266. TrRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

This sample of German red clover was grown from seed originally produced
in Wurttemberg.

25267 and 25268. Mepicaco spp.

From Berlin, Germany. Secured from Metz & Co., Steglitz, near Berlin, Ger-
many, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received April 13, 1909.
25267. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

Grown in Germany. (P. L. H. No. 3454.)

25268. Merpricaco sativa VARIA (Mart) Urb. Sand lucern.
Bohemian.
- 25269 and 25270. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Bucharest, Roumania. Secured from the Ministry of Agriculture, Indus-
try, Commerce, & Domains of Roumania, through Mr. E. W. Jenkins, Dover,
Del. Received April 12, 1909.

“Both of these samples of seed were grown on the model farms conducted by the
experiment station for the selection and breeding of cereals of the Roumanian
Government.” (C. J. Brand.)

25269. Was grown on the model farm ‘‘Studina,”’ at Frasinet.
25270. Was grown on the model farm ‘‘Laza,’’ which is located at Varin

25274. LircHI CHINENSIS Sonner. Leitchee.
From Fuchau, China. Received through Mr. Samuel L. Gracey, American
consul, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March 30, 1909.
For previous introductions, see No. 23202, etc.

Distribution.—Native and cultivated in the southeastern part of China; also culti-

vated in India. A few plants of the species are reported as growing in the West
Indies.

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25276. TRIFOLIUM SUAVEOLENS Willd. al
From Tashkent, Turkestan. Procured by Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the Agri

tural Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak., in 1908, while traveling as
agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received April |

1909.
Distribution.—See No. 24548. FX
ies
25277 to 25279. Mepicaco sativa L, Alfalfa.

From Turkestan. Procured from Mr. H. W. Durrschmidt, Tashkent, Turkestan,
by Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings,
S. Dak., in 1908, while traveling as an agricultural explorer for the Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received February 23, 1909.
25277. Aulieata.

25278. Khiva. Polished by machine.

25279. Vernoe.
Note.—A previous shipment of alfalfa (No, 23203), received under the name

Vernoe, or Tschilik, is presumably the same variety and from the same location

as the above.

“The Aulieata is from Aulieata, Semirechensk, north of Tashkent. The Vernoe—
is from Vernoe, Semirechensk, 600 versts northeast of Tashkent.’’ (Zansen. )

52280. Pisum arvENSE L. Field pea.
From Nephi, Utah. Presented by Mr. F. D. Farrell, assistant agronomist, Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Logan, Utah. Received April 19, 1909.
‘These were grown in 1908, from seed obtained from Colorado. Variety not
known. Best yielding variety in 1908.” (Jarrell. )

25281. CarsALPINIA CoRIARIA (Jacq.) Willd. Divi-divi.

From Rio Hacha, Colombia. Presented by Sr. José Bolivar Nufiez. Received
April17, 1909.

See No. 23335 for description.

Distribution.—A tree found in the southern part of Mexico, in the vicinity of

Tehauntepec, and in Venezuela and the islands of Jamaica, Trinidad, and Haiti.

25309. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received April 21, 1909.

**Tenshin blood peach.”’

25315. ZINZIBER OFFICINALE Rosc. Ginger.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage, superintendent,

Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta. Received April 23, 1909.
Procured for Dr. R. H. True’s experiments.

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25316. PINUS GERARDIANA Wall.

From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Procured from Lieut. Col. G. C. Trench,
I. A., political agent in Zhob. Received April 22, 1909.

See No. 21819 for description.
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25316—Continued.

Distribution.—A large tree, native to the dry interior valleys of the Himalaya Moun-
tains in the northern part of India and Afghanistan, rising to an elevation of 12,000
feet.

25317 and 25318. AvVENA sATIvaA L. Oat.

From Madrid, Spain. Presented by Mr. R. M. Bartleman, American consul.
Received April 22, 1909.

Seed of the following:
25317. ‘Spanish oats, first quality.”
25318. ‘Spanish oats, second quality.”

25319. AVENA SATIVA L. : Oat.

From Toscana, Italy. Presented by Mr. Willy Miller, Hortus Nucerensis,
Nocera Inferiore, Italy. Received April 16, 1909.

“First quality oats.”’

25320 to 25828. AvENA SATIVA L. Oat.

From Spain. Presented by Don Emillano Lopez, Murcia, Spain. Received
April 15, 1909.

Seeds of each of the following:

25320. Hungria. 25322. Lioscoln.
25321. Kirsche. 25323. Gigante.
25324 to 25326. AVENA SATIVA L. Oat.

From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Escuela Pratica de Agricultura, at the re-
quest of Hon. Charles 8. Winans, American consul. Received April 22, 1909.

25327. Merpicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Hamburg, Germany. Secured from R. Liefman Sons, Successors, through
Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received April, 24, 1909.
Alt-Deutsche Frinkische luzerne.

25828 to 25344.

From the district Sansane-Mangu, in the northern part of Togo, German West
Africa. Presented by Doctor Meyer, Governor of Togo. Received April
dy WSOSs

The following seeds collected December 28, 1908. Quoted notes by the collector;
descriptions of varieties by Mr. Carleton R. Ball.

25328 to 25342. ANpDRopoGoN sorGHUM (L.) Brot.

25328. ‘Native name Aparku fofocé. Grown on the lighter sandy
soils of the grass steppe. An early variety, ripening in 4 months; 2
or 3 meters high.”’ Variety ovulifer Hack., form I, with black
glumes and white seeds. Almost identical with S. P. I. No. 18180.

25329. ‘Native name Aparku (rot). ~ On light sandy soils. An early
variety, growing 2 or 3 meters high.”’ Variety ovulifer Hack., form
II, with black glumes and reddish brown seeds. Equivalent to S. P.
i. No. 18198.

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253828 to 25344—Continued. i
25328 to 25342—Continued. :
25330. “Native name Adyiba (rot). Lighter sandy soils conta nit ‘a

swamp ore; 2 to 3 meters high. A late variety, ripening in 6 months,

Used for flour and beer.’’ Variety ovulifer Hack., form VI. Glu

dark reddish brown. Equivalent to S. P. I. No. 18189. ,

25331. ‘Native name Adyiba (weiss), From same soil as preceding

(S. P. I. No. 25330), and same description applies to it.’ Variety

ovulifer Hack., form I, with black glumes and seeds white with a

slight vellowiek tinge.

25332. ‘Native name Banambo. Light sandy soils. Differs ica
preceding in color of seeds. More commonly used for flour making.
Ripens in 6 months.’ Variety ovulifer Hack., form I, with black |
glumes and seeds white with a slight yellowish tinge.

25333. “Native name Tyentyenyark. Light clay and sandy soils; 8.
meters high. An early variety used for flour. Ripens in 5 months, 7%
Same as No. 25330; equivalent to S. P. I. No. 18190.

25334. ‘Native name Soch (Sopienge). Light clay and sandy soils.
Grows 2 to 3 meters high. An early variety, ripening in 4 months. 4
Used for flour because of the very white seed coats.’’ Variety
elegans Kcke. White seeded. :

25335. ‘Native name Somong. Soils as in Togo No. 6 (S. P. I. No. —
25333). Grows 2 to 3 meters high. Early ripening sort with white
seeds like Togo No. 7 (S. P. I. No. 25334).”’ Variety elegans Keke. —
A red-seeded form equivalent to 8. P. I. No. 18196.

25336. ‘‘Native name Langpategu. Soils as in-No. 6 (S. P. I. No.
25333). Heads shorter and more compact than in the preceding —
forms; white hulled. An early variety used for make beer and
flour. The most prized variety of the Moba people.” Representa
the varie sty interme dius B. & P. Remarkable for its bluish gray seed ;
somewhat like a New Era cowpea in color.

25337. ‘Native name Pebate. Grows 3 to 4 meters high. A late
ripening variety, requiring 6 months to mature.’’ Variety elegans —
Keke., having shorter, blunter, and more compressed glumes.

25338. ‘‘Native name Tanyou (lila).’’ Variety intermedius B. & P.
Very similar to 8. P. I. No. 25336.

25339. ‘Native name Nyumbayone bimle (Doppelfrucht). Originally —
from Haut Senegal, Guinea. In this variety the black glumes con-—
tain always 2 kidney-shaped white seeds.’’ Belongs apparently to —
variety elegans Keke., but differs from all other forms in haying 2
seeds to each spikelet, a condition which occurs in a number of varie- —
ties from India. ’

25340. ‘‘Native name Beninga (Pferdefutter). With specially hard- —
hulled seeds. Used for horse feed.’? Probably variety bicolor Keke. —
Seeds pure white, equaled in length by the jet-black shining. glumes,
a form not previously reported from Togoland.

25341. ‘‘Native name Ehpeto (gelb). Grows 3 to 4 meters high. A

late ripening sort, requiring 7 months. The meal has a somewhat
bitter taste.’’ Belongs to variety kerstingianus, subvariety sulfureus
B. & P. Remarkable for its sulphur-yellow seed. Equivalent to
S. P. I. No. 18147, 4
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| 25328 to 25344—Continued.
25328 to 25342—Continued.

25342. ‘‘Native name Solemondi. From light sandy soils; 3 meters
’ high; alate ripening variety.. The leaves contain a coloring matter
used for cloth and leather; otherwise used only for chicken feed.’’
Variety colorans Pilger. Seeds of this variety are used for producing
a red color or by the addition of the leaves of certain trees they may
be used for producing a black color. Equivalent toS. P. I. No. 18165.

25343 and 25344. PrnniseruM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.

253438. ‘Native name Nyepé (weiss). Grown on the lighter sandy
soils; 1.5 meters high.”’

25344. ‘Native name Nyepé (dunkel). Grown on the lighter sandy
soils; 1 to 1.5 meters high.”’

253847. MucuNA ATROPURPUREA (Roxb.) DC.
From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Dr. John C. Willis, director, Royal
Botanic Garden. Received April 23, 1909.

Distribution.—A woody climber, native of the plains of India and Ceylon.

25350. CHALCAS PANICULATUS L.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Botanic Gardens.
Received April 30, 1909.

““The wood is close grained, hard, white, and has been used for wood engraving.”’
(Brandis, Forest Flora of India. )

Distribution.—A. tree or shrub, native of southeastern Asia, where it rises to an
elevation of 4,500 feet in the Himalaya Mountains, and of the Malay Archipelago
and Australia. Cultivated in gardens as an ornamental in its native countries and
in southern Florida and California; also used as a greenhouse plant.

25351 to 25371.
From Madrid, Spain. Presented by Dr. Luis Atrido y Ramos, director, Botanic
Gardens. Received April 18, 1909.
The following seeds:
25351. Avena Nuva L.
25352. AVENA PLANICULMIS Schrad.

Distribution.—A native of the meadows in the mountainous parts of southern
Europe and Asia Minor.
25353 to 25360. Avena sativa L.
25361 to 253863. Avena sTeRILis L.

Distribution.—A native of the Mediterranean region, found as a weed in
cultivated fields.
25364. Avena srricosa Schreb.

Distribution.—A native of Europe and western Asia, cultivated and occur-
ring as a weed in cultivated fields.
25365 to 25367. AVENA sp.
25368. DerscHAampsiA ALPINA (L.) R. &§

Distribution.—A native of northern Europe, being found mostly along
streams and on lake shores,

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25351 to 25371—Continued. _

25369 to 25371. Derscuampsi, atropuRPUREA (Wahlenb.) Scheele.

Distribution. —A native of arctic regions, extending from Alaska to Labra-—
dor, and in northern Europe and Siberia.

25389 and 25390. Avena sartva L. Oat.

From Seville, Spain. Presented by Mr. R. L. Sprague, American consul,
Gibraltar, Spain. Received April 30, 1909.

25435. Lecyruis ustrata Miers. (/) Sapucaia nut.
From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. E.
Andre. Received May 1, 1909.
‘‘This is the species which produces the well-known sapucaia nuts of commerce;
it abounds in the island of Caripe and other parts of the province of Para (Brazil).”’
(J. Miers, Transactions, Linnean Society, vol. 80, p. 208.)

254386. TumBoa BAINESII Hook. f.

From German Southwest Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government
agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture, Pretoria,
Transvaal, South Africa. Received May 1, 1909.

‘*A peculiar and rare monotypie plant of the deserts of German Southwest Africa.
The short stem produces at its swollen apex, besides the cotyledons, in its entire life-
time only a single pair of yard-long ribbonlike leaves between which are borne the
conelike inflorescences. The plant represents in its development (like Gnetum, see
No. 19093) a transition stage between the lower gymnosperms, like the pines, and
the angiosperms, or flowering plants.’’ (W. Fischer.)

Distribution. —A native of the stony desert plains in the vicinity of Mossamedes
and Cape Negro in Portuguese West Africa, and in Damara-land in German West
Africa.

Note.—This plant is the Welwitschia miriabilis of the botanical text-books and is as
yet not generally known to the general reader under the above Latin name.

25437 to 25440.

From China. Procured from Mr. H. J. Openshaw, Yachow, Szechwan Province,
via Chungking, West China. Received March 3, 1909.
The following seeds; Chinese names given by Mr. Openshaw.
25487 and 254388. GtyciNne nispipA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
25437. Huang dou. Looks like Acme.
25438. Ludou. Very similar to Guelph.
25439. PisuM ARVENSE L. Field pea.
Wan dou.
25440. DoxicHos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.
Beh pien dou. White.

25464. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received May 5, 1909. ~
Makuwa-uri.
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25464— Continued.

‘““This is produced much in the village Makuwa, in the province of Mino, whence
the name is derived. The male and female flowers are grown separately on the
same vine. The fruits ripen in midsummer. They are oval shaped, about 5 inches
long, and of a yellow color, with longitudinal stripes. They are eaten 1 or 2 days
after having been collected, and are very sweet and delicious. There are several
varieties of different colors and forms.’”’ (Yokohama Nursery Company.)

25465. Maetivorus 1npica (L.) All. Melilot.

From King Island. Presented by Mr. Henry S. Baker, American consul,
Hobart, Tasmania. Received April 20, 1909.

This yellow-flowered melilot, which has made for itself such an enviable reputa-
tion in the improvement of the soil of King Island, was introduced there supposedly
from the mattresses left on the shore by sailors or washed up on the beach from
wrecks of vessels along the coast.

Mr. Henry D. Baker, American consul, Hobart, Tasmania, has furnished the
following information about its usefulness on King Island:

Melilot has in the last few years transformed the island, which seemed
absolutely barren or given up to worthless vegetation, including chiefly bracken
fern and ti-tree scrub, Tussock grasses and rushes, into what is now the most profit-
able grazing and fattening area in Australasia. It has grown even on raw white
sand near the seashore, and in the course of 5 or 6 years has transformed the soil
into rich, dark-brown, almost black loam, and made it capable of growing good
crops of oats, lucern, etc. Land which half a dozen years ago was worth only a
little over one dollar an acre now has an assessed valuation, where melilot is thriv-
ing, of about 35 dollars an acre.

Not until there had been severe fires over the island did the growth of melilot
become luxuriant or have its usefulness recognized. The seed, encased in a hard
shell, appears to germinate more quickly when this shell has been cracked open by
fire. Farmers, in securing a stand of melilot on new ground, sow the seed in the
scrub and bracken ferns late in the fall or winter and then burn off the brush.
This burning of the brush adds potash to the soil and covers the seed, and also im-
proves the germination, as stated previously. Ii a rain follows the fire, the seed
usually germinates quickly and an excellent growth is secured.

This melilot is strictly an annual and dies off each year, the practice being to burn
the old stems in January and February. This burning clears the soil of rubbish, and
the stand of melilot becomes more perfect each season.

Melilot, in the latter part of November, was on the average about 3 feet high.
Cut for hay about the middle of December, it makes splendid feed and all stock like
it in this form. The estimated average yield of melilot in dry hay is 23 tons per
acre. Melilot-fed horses are of great size and strength, and have great endurance.

Mr. Baker suggests that melilot might possibly be introduced to advantage on the
sandy wastes along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States, where the
climatic conditions are not unlike those of King Island, which is intercepted by the
fortieth degree of south latitude and normally has a good rainfall.

It would be a mistake to consider melilot better than alfalfa or other useful home
fodders, its advantage being in its ability to redeem poor land. On very fertile soil
in New South Wales and Victoria it has proved a rather baneful weed.

25466. RUBUS sp. Raspberry.
From Bataan Mountains, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William 8S.
Lyon, Gardens of Nagtajan, Manila, Philippine Islands. Received May 7, 1909.

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22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, we

25466—Continued.

‘A rather promising and prolific wild red raspberry. It was in fully ripe fruit
March 1 and found at 3,700 feet altitude on dry, rocky, sterile ridges. Should prove

hardy. A little dry (not offensively so) and quite as showy as the best garden

Cuthbert I ever recall seeing.’ ( Lyon.)

25467. SoLANUM ZUCCAGNIANUM Dunal.

Grown at Miami, Fla., by Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical Garden. —

Numbered for convenience in recording distribution, May 8, 1909.

An herbaceous plant, growing about 2 feet high, with smooth, ovate, wavy-
margined leaves on long petioles. The flowers are white, borne in clusters of 1 to 3
or more, on short, drooping stems. The fruit is round, about 4 inch in diameter,
roughened and furrowed, becoming red when ripe.

25468. (GuLycINe HIspIpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Madison, Wis. Purchased from the L. L. Olds Seed Company. Received
May 8, 1909.

Wisconsin Black. ‘‘ This variety has proved to be one of the earliest growing in
Wisconsin, but gives a relatively poor yield of seed and forage. While the records
are somewhat incomplete, it is almost certainly the direct descendent of 8. P. I.
No. 5039.”’ (C. V. Piper.)

25469. Oryza sativa L. Rice.

From Canton, China. Presented by Mr. Leo Bergholz, American consul-
general, at the request of Mr. Amos P. Wilder, American consul-general,
Hongkong, China. Received May 8, 1909.

Szemiu. ‘‘ This is absolutely the best rice grown within this province.”’ ( Bergholz.)

25470 to 25504.
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limdvida, Chile, April
27, 1909.
Seed of each of the following. (Quoted notes by Mr. Husbands.
25470. LapaGeriA RosEA R. & P.

‘“Coigiie. A comestible fruitand handsome evergreen vine, very like Copigue;
strange flowers, medicinal; thrives in the shade on damp soil.”’

Distribution.— An evergreen vine, found climbing over trees and shrubs in
the woods about Concepcion and in the valley of the Rio Itata, in Chile.
25471. ACAENA sp.

‘*Cadillo.”’

25472. Rumex romassa Remy.

‘* A pest plant that will grow dry anywhere; the leaves are eaten like spinach;
animals eat the leaves of this class from the south of Puerto Montt. Might
serve to start vegetation in some barren place. Medicinal.’’ :

Distribution.—An herbaceous plant, found growing around the villages and
along the roadsides in the provinces of Chiloé and Valdivia, in Chile.

25473. GREIGIA LANDBECKI (Lechl.) Philippi.

‘* Chupones from Chiloé.’’

Distribution.—A native of the mountainous coast of Chile, in the province of
Valdivia.

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25470 to 25504—Continued.

25474. Satrx HUMBOLDTIANA Willd.
“‘Wild willow; grows in the sand near rivers. Medicinal.’

Distribution.—A native of Central and South America, extending from
southern Mexico through Colombia to Chile and Brazil.

25475. (Undetermined. ) |
‘‘Porest trees from near Puerto Montt.’’ |
25476. GREIGIA SPHACELATA (R. & P.) Regel.
‘*Chupones from Valdivia.”’ |

Distribution.—A native of damp, shady places in the vicinity of Concepcion,
Chile.

25477. GUNNERA CHILENSIS Lam.

“* Pangue, from Puerto Montt. Comestible by man and beast; ornamental;
medicinal; needs very damp or wet soil or water.”’

Distribution.—A large-leaved herbaceous perennial found in shallow water
and swamps in Chile.

25478. SopHoRA MACROCARPA Smith.
‘* Mayu. <A treelet with large bunches of beautiful yellow flowers.”

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree, with racemes of yellow flowers, native
of Chile.

25479. SopHoRA TETRAPTERA J. Mill.

“Peli. One of the finest flowering forest trees; wood extra valuable; yellow
flowers.”’

Distribution. —A shrub or small tree, native of New Zealand, Lord Howe
Island, Juan Fernandez, and Chile. Several varieties are in cultivation.

25480. Puysatis sp.

““Capuchinos. A wild, comestible hooded tomato; round; yellow; 3 to ?
inch in diameter; a smooth ball. Perennial.’’

25481. GALEGA OFFICINALIS L.

“Plant like alfalfa. Two plants found growing in a sand island of the river
Mata Quita. The habits, growth, and flowers are lke alfalfa; stems hollow
and when cut plant grows again quickly; seed pods different. Has a large
dense leaf growth. Cattle eat this, but not horses. I should like to know
what would come of crossing this with alfalfa.”’

25482. (Undetermined. )
25483 and 25484. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
25483. ‘A wild sort from the cordillera; a single plant found in the
midst of the woods. The same as cultivated sorts. Flowers very
dark; might be so from the wood shade.”’
25484. ‘‘Same as above (8. P. I. No. 25483); another plant in a dis-
tant part.”
25485 and 25486. TriroLtium HYBRIDUM L. Alsike clover.
25485. ‘‘Crimson wild sort; beautiful.”’
25486. ‘‘ White wild sort.”’
25487. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

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“Pink, large, cone-shaped flowers; wild.”’
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‘A perennial plant; whitish leaves; pink flowers; might serve as a fodder

plant. Cattle and mules eat it; grows dry in pure sand near vast river beds.”

25489. CRINODENDRON PATAGUA Molina.

‘‘ Patagua. A beautiful, evergreen shade tree; drooping, white, bell-shaped
flowers; tree formed like a weeping willow. Needs damp soil, beside running
water, swamps, etc. Lumber lasts long dry. Bad for fuel wood.”

Distribution.—A medium-sized tree, growing in the low, swampy woods in
the vicinity of Puchacay and Itata, and in the province of Maule, in Chile.
25490. EvcrypHia CorRDIFOLIA Cay.

‘ T/mo is a hardy giant Chilean forest tree, known from Chile to Victoria as
ulmo; farther south to Valdivia, Chiloé, and in the far south it is called muermo.

The wood is hard, fine, and extra durable in water; is largely used for piles —

driven in the sea, in naval construction, furniture, the industries, ete. Its
planks and knees are better than live oak for shipbuilding. The bark and
scraped wood contain a great quantity of tannin and are largely used for tan-
ning. The wood shavings are used anywhere that tannic acid is required
instead of the acid itself. In combination with linge ( Persea lingue) the ulmo
has special merits for tanning.

‘‘As a tree u/mo is one of the largest and is extremely handsome; its dark,
evergreen, lustrous leaves are so whitened underneath as to be very orna-
mental. When in flower it is gloriously beautiful. The shape of its white
flowers is similar to that of the apple or quince, about 2 inches in diameter.
The entire tree is actually covered with immense grand bunches of these flow-

rs, forming an ideal fairy tree of snow, whose bloom is deliciously and in-
comparably fragrant.

‘The ulmo is not particular as to soil, but, like linge, needs those that are
very damp or wet; in fact, they always grow together as comrades, linge en-
hancing the beauteous bloom of the u/mo upon its superbly dark evergreen
leaves.”’

Distribution. —A tall, white-flowered tree, native of the region around San
Carlos, in Chile.

25491 and 25492. Empornrium coccineum Forst.
25491. From Puerto Montt.
25492. From Chiloé.
‘*Ciruelillu. A beautiful flowering tree; blossoms red.”
Distribution.—A native of the southern part of Chile.
25493. WEINMANNIA TRICHOSPERMA Cay.
Teniu.
Distribution.—A small tree, found in the region of San Carlos, in Chile.

25494 to 25503. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

‘All sweet; thick flesh; good size; grown dry on low lands where corn and
watermelons dried up on account of the unusual drought. Melons grown
with much less moisture than watermelons and haye no diseases like the
latter. Every number is a different kind.”’

25504. CrrrRuLivus yuLtearis Schrad. Watermelon.

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25505. Manerrera rnpica L. Mango.

From Miami, Fla. Received from Mr. P. J. Wester, in charge, Subtropical
Garden, May 24, 1909.
Gopalbhog. ‘‘The plant from which this inarch was taken was sent to the garden
in 1906 by Mr. H. N. Reasoner, of the Royal Palm Nurseries, Oneco, Fla., who
imported it from India in 1904.”’ (Wester. )

25506. Cirrus DECUMANA (L.) Murr. Pomelo.

From Amoy, China. Presented by Mr. Julean H. Arnold, American consul.
Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal. April 10, 1909.

Amoy. See No. 21870 for previous introduction and note.

25507. ManinoT pICHOTOMA Ule.

From Bahia, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Stevenson, agent of the Royal Mail
Company. Received May 25, 1909.

Manigoba de Jequié.

“The Manigoba de Jequié differs from the Manihot glaziovii (Muell.) Arg. in havy-
ing 3 to 5 lobed leaves, and longer seeds. The tree composes about half of the forest
on many of the slopes of the mountains in its native region, and furnishes four to
five hundred tons of rubber each year. The plant has only been known since 1901,
and the cultivated plantations are just ready to be tapped for the first time.’’ (Ule,
Tropenpflanzer, vol. 11, p. 863.)

Distribution.—A tree, native of the mountainous region between the Rio Para-
guassu and the Rio de Contas, in the eastern part of the province of Bahia, in
Brazil.

25508. SCHOENOCAULON OFFICINALE (Schlecht.) Gray. Sebadilla.

From New York, N. Y. Presented by Lanman & Kemp, at the request of Dr.
L. O. Howard, entomologist. Received May 20, 1909.

See No. 24195 for description.

Distribution.—A native of southern Mexico, in the vicinity of Zimapan, Orizaba,
and Vera Cruz, and also of Guatemala and Venezuela.

25509. Cirrus pEcUMANA (L.) Murr. Pomelo.
From Daunt, Cal. Presented by Mr. A. W. Patton, at the request of Mr. Carl
Purdy, Ukiah, Cal. Received May 27, 1909.

“‘This fruit is undoubtedly fine, but the tree has little or no history. It was put
out by Mr. A. M. Coburn 10 or 12 years ago. He got the trees from Los Angeles.
The only reason we can give for the fruit being extra good is the climatic conditions
which prevail here in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.”’ (Patton. )

25510. AsTRAGALUS sp.

From Mongolia. Presented by Mr. W. W. Rockhill, American minister,
Peking, China, who procured it from Monseigneur Bermyn, Bishop of West
Mongolia. Received May 5, 1909.

White flowered.

25511. KUPHORBIA ANTISIPHYLITICA Zucc. Candelillo.
From Saltillo, Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. R. Silliman. Received May 12,
1909.

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25611—-Continued. hy sitar

*“\ wild euphorbiaceous Mexican plant which is of great interest because the 4
stems yield, it is claimed, from 3 to 5 per cent of a fine hard wax which seems suited —
to coating phonograph cylinders and similar uses. Grows in the dry semidesert
regions of north-central Mexico, Lower California, and southwest Texas.’’ ( Prederic —
Chisolm.) oI

Distribution.—A native of the sandy and stony slopes in the Rio Grande Valley, in
Texas and Mexico.

25512. Vigna unGurcuLata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. —
From New Orleans, La. Purchased from the J. Steckler Seed Company.
Received April 29, 1909.
NStecklery’ s Improved Louisiana Wild. This variety, whieh is really a mixture of
varieties, is naturalized in parts of Louisiana, where it volunteers from year to year.
It has been grown at Arlington Farm, Virginia, for the past 3 years, and proves to
be a tall, upright, quite leafy, late variety. Too late for this latitude, but would
probably be a valuable variety for Florida, where lateness is desired.”’ (C. VW, Piper.)

25518. (GerBERA JAMESONI Bolus. Barberton daisy.
From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Mr. H. J. Chalwin, superin-
tendent, Public Gardens. Received May 1, 1909.
‘“This has a beautiful flower, orange-red in color.’’ (Chalwin.)
Distribution.— A native of the Transvaal region of South Africa, especially in the
vicinity of Barberton.

25514. Mucuna aicantra (Willd.) DC.
From Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia. Presented to Mr. J. H.
Maiden, director and government botanist, Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Re-
ceived May 12, 1909. ;
‘This is a tall tree-climbing tropical plant, extending over East India and the
Malayan and South Pacific Islands. In New South Wales it only occurs in the
northern districts.’’ (Maiden. )

25515. CypPpHOMANDRA BETACEA (Cay.) Sendt. Tree tomato.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent, Hope
Botanic Gardens. Received May 13, 1909.

See No. 12758 for description.
Distribution.—Native and cultivated in Central and South America, extending
south to the vicinity of Buenos Aires. Also cultivated in the West Indies, in the
Mediterranean region, and other countries.

25516 and 25517.

From Gobindapur, India. Presented by Mr. A.C. Roy, secretary, Comilla Vic-
toria College. Received April 19, 1909.

Seed of each of the following:
25516. PHasEoLUS RADIATUS L.
Black.

25517. Latsyrus sativus L.
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25518 and 25519. Avena sativa L. Oat.
From Maritime Alps, i. e., near Tenda, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berger,
La Mortola, Ventimiglia, Italy. Received May 6, 1909.
Seed of each of the following:
25518. (Marked No. 1.)
25519. (Marked No. 2.)

25520 and 25521. Ora verrucosa (R. & S.) Link. Wild olive.

From Wellington, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Presented by Mr. Charles
P. Lounsbury, government entomologist, Cape of Good Hope, Department of
Agriculture, Cape Town, South Africa. Received May 18, 1909.

25520. Cuttings.
25521. Seeds.
See Nos. 9124 and 9559 for previous introductions.

Distribution.—A tree, native of the southern part of Africa, extending from the
Cape of Good Hope to the Transvaal region.

25522. LoLIuM MULTIFLORUM Lam. Rye-grass.

From Westerlee, Groningen, Holland. Presented by Hommo Ten Have. Re-
ceived May 19, 1909.

Western Wolths. ‘‘This new grass was produced by selection from ordinary rye-
grass in the county of Westerwolde, Holland, near the German frontier. In appear-
ance the seed can not be distinguished from Italian rye-grass, but Western Wolths
grass is strictly an annual plant and far surpasses Italian rye-grass in the rapidity of
its growth and the weight of herbage. On good soils, when top-dressed with nitrate
of soda, it may be cut 5 or 6 times during the summer. It will thrive on almost all
soils, but best results are obtained on heavy loam, clay, or land of a somewhat
damp character.’’ (Extract from circular issued by Hommo Ten Have, wholesale seed
merchant, Westerlee, Groningen, Holland. )

25523. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS Roxb.
Grown at Arlington Farm, Virginia, season of 1908, under temporary No. 0513.
Received fall of 1908.

“‘A small red-seeded variety, obtained from the Tokyo Botanic Garden, Tokyo,
Japan, in 1906.”’ (C. V. Piper.)

25524 and 25525. CyYNARA scoLymus L. Artichoke.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received May
12 and 18, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25524. Green Provence. 25525. Perpetual.

25527. BuCHANANIA LATIFOLIA Roxb.

From Kavali, Nellore District, India. Presented by Rev. E. Bullard. Received
May 17, 1909.

‘‘This is called in the Lelugu language sara tree. The fruit is gathered and the
pulp being removed the seed is cracked and the inside kernels are eaten as we eat
nuts. It is very rich and is considered to be very nice and is eaten roasted a little
and, if desired, with honey or salt; it is very wholesome, but should be eaten in small

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25527—Continued.

quantities only at a time, say not more than a handful of the fruit at atime. The
outside part of the fruit is also eaten. The inner part of the seed is sold at the rate
of about 20 cents a quart measure full. The tree grows about as high as a small —
orange tree.”’ ( Bullard.)

‘*A large tree belonging to the Anacardiaceze, to which the pistache nut and cashew
nut also belong. Its characteristic bark makes this tree conspicuous wherever it is
found. On dry hills like the Siwalik Range it is very useful in covering the ground,
and it is equally at home on newly formed landslips as on gentle slopes with fairly
good soil. The wood is of poor quality. Brandis says the bark is used for tanning.
It gives a gum copiously in large irregular pieces; this gum is only partially soluble
in water (about 10 per cent insoluble), but what is soluble gives a good mucilage, and
it has been reported as likely to be useful for cheap manufacturing purposes and
valued at 20s. per ewt.’? (Extract from Gamble’s Manual of Indian Timbers.)

Distribution.—Found in the hot, dry parts of India, from Kumaon and Oudh,
through central India, and into Burma and Tenasserim, in the eastern peninsula.

25528 to 25530.
From Paraguay, South America. Presented by Mr. Thomas Ruffin Gwynn,
Capilla Horqueta, Departamento de V. Concepcion. Received May 19, 1909.
The following seeds:
25528. Ro.winiA EMARGINATA Schlecht. (?)

“Chirimouia (araticuy). It is a large fruit, aromatic to the utmost; seed
full of oil.’ ( Gwynn.)

Distribution. —A native of southern Brazil and the northern parts of Argen-
tina and Paraguay.

25529. ILex PARAGUARIENSIS St. Hil.

‘Yerba (cai). The tea of this country. To procure plants from this seed
it will be necessary to put it in hot water of about 90° F. for 26 hours, then
plant in a hotbed, the seed being buried about 4 inch under a soft mold, con-
stantly watered every day. When large enough to harvest, you cut all the
limbs and twigs, scorch well, and dry twigs and leaves over a hot fire, after
which twigs and leaves are ground fine and used as tea, being put in a small
gourd with hot water poured on, and a tube perforated at the bottom to suck
up the same.’”’ ( Gwynn.)

Distribution.—A native of Paraguay and cultivated in Argentina and Brazil.
25530. BomBax sp.

‘Vegetable silk (paina), used here for pillows and mattresses, though some
fine hammocks and shawls have been woven out of it. This plant opens its
pod in July and August here, representing October and November with us.”’
( Gwynn. )

25532. (GLADIOLUS sp.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. F. T. Nicholson,
secretary, Transvaal Agricultural Union. Received May 21, 1909.

25533 and 25534.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. H. F.Schultz. Received
May 27, 1909.
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25533 and 24534—Continued.

The following seeds:
25533. PRITCHARDIA PACIFICA Seem. & Wendl.
A spineless fan palm, remarkable for its fibrous, fluffy leafstalks.
Distribution.—A native of the Fiji and the Samoa Islands.
25534. CARLUDOVICA sp.

25535 and 25536. BrLou MARMELOS (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael.

From India. Presented by Mr. A. Howard, Imperial Department of Agriculture,
Pusa, Bengal. Received April 30, 1909.

Seed of each of the following:
25535. A variety from Madhaipore, near Dalsing Serai.

25536. A small variety from Dalsing Serai, Tirhoot, which is considered to
have a good flavor.

See Nos. 22957 and 24450 for general descriptive notes.

Distribution.—A small tree, native of India, being found on dry hills HoH Jhelum
to Assam and south to Travancor.

25537. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Mitchell, S. Dak. Presented by Prof. W. A. Wheeler. Received May
29, 1909.

Baltic. ‘‘Grown from §. D. No. 167. This strain, which was originally secured
near Baltic, 8. Dak., has proved extremely hardy and drought resistant; it possesses
the same variegated flowers that are to be observed in the Grimm alfalfa and the
commercial sand lucern.’”’ (J. M. Westgate.)

25538 to 25540. CucuMIS MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Spain. Presented by J. Lapoulide & Co., Madrid, at the request of Hon.
Maddin Summers, American vice-consul. Received May 20, 1909.

““Three varieties, as follows: From Afiover, large and sweet. From Valencia,
early and very productive. From Villaconejo, valuable for its keeping qualities.’’
(Lapoulide & Co.)

“T frankly believe that the introduction of these muskmelons in the United States
is a most important matter. The fact is | know of no plant that can equal this one
in intrinsic value to the farmer. To say that a successful cultivation of it may mean
millions is very little. It means hundreds of millions in time and will be a boon to
our farmers entirely unexpected.

“Tt has been a mania of mine for years, but I have had difficulty in getting some
one interested in the matter. In my humble opinion if we can introduce this
product, mv work as consul here will be well crowned, as the results will be
incalculable.

“T do not know if you exactly appreciate the magnificence of this fruit. Our
cantaloupes and other classes of melons are common as compared with a first-class
Spanish ‘melon.’ During the month of January and February I had a large lot
hanging in my cellars suspended by hemp coverings. Several very prominent New
York club men, who were very particular about their menus and criticised the Hotel
de la Paix and the Hotel de Paris for their food, dined with us. It appears that
their great complaint came from the fact that in Spain, a country famous for its
fruits, they could find nothing that warranted this ‘fama,’

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25538 to 25540—Continued.

“I then put several melons on ice—imagine in February--and they were served. ‘
At first they hesitated, and could not believe that a green looking melon, at that
time of the year, could be eaten. They tried it, and asked that others be put on ice, —
as they had never tasted so delicious a fruit in their lives. They took with them a—
large quantity and asked me the address of a dealer to have a lot sent to them
in New York. The next day they wrote me a letter and asked if they could come
to tea and if I would have some more of these melons on ice. :

‘This fact will show you really what they are. These melons can easily be kept .
until March by paying great attention to the dryness of the cellars where they are
kept. The yield per acre is very large and the great question is to obtain pure
seeds. There are, however, planters who pay great attention to the matter and
grow on their estates only the pure melon. In Guadalajara there are some and in
Valencia there are the best.

‘‘They are never hung in the sun to ripen. They are picked just before ripening,
covered with a jute net, and hung up ina dark, dry place., When they are to be
eaten they are taken out, hung in the sun for a short time, and when soft at the
ends are ready for use.’’ (2xtract from letter of Hon. Maddin Summers, April 20,
1909.)

25541 and 25542.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage, superintendent,
Royal Botanic Garden. Received June 2, 1909,
Seed of each of the following:
25541. TeERMINALIA BELLERICA (Gaertn.) Roxb.

‘‘A handsome tree, native in southern Asia, the fruits of which, collected
when full grown but still unripe, and dried in the sun, form the Beleric
myrobalans of commerce. ‘These fruits contain about 12 per cent of tannin,
but as a tanning material are inferior to the fruits of the following species.’’
(W. W. Stockbe rger.) :

Distribution.—A large tree, found throughout India, and in Ceylon and
the Malay Archipelago.

25542. TerMINALIA CHEBULA Retz.

‘A large deciduous tree, occurring chiefly on the mountains of India. The
fruits, known as Chebulic myrobalans, are extensively used in tanning, over
20,000,000 pounds being imported into the United States in 1908 for that pur-
pose. These fruits yield from 30 to 40 per cent tannin, which occurs chiefly
in the pulp surrounding the kernel. The tree is occasionally cultivated up to
5,000 feet in the Himalayas. Seedlings grown at Chattanooga, -Tenn., were
cut down by frost.’? (W. W. Stockberger. )

Distribution.—A tall ‘tree, native of India, extending from Kumaon to Ben-
gal, and in Ceylon and the Malay Archipelago.

25548. AcacraA caTEcHU (L.) Willd.

From Saharanpur, United Provinces, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage,
superintendent, Royal Botanic Garden, Sibpur, Calcutta. Received June
2, 1909.

“‘A leguminous tree, native of India and East Africa, naturalized in Jamaica,
where it is common in dry locations. Itis said to bear some frost and may prove
hardy in favorable localities in the southern United States. The extract from the —

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255438—Continued.

bark and wood forms the drug catechu, and the dyeing and tanning agent ‘cutch.”’
(W. W. Stockberger.)

Distribution.—A medium-sized tree, native of India, being found in the Himalayas
from the Punjab to Sikkim, and in Burma.

| 25544 to 25546.
From Alger-Mustapha, Algiers, North Africa. Purchased from Rossier Fréres
et Soeur. Received May 29, 1909.

Plants of each of the following:

25544. Crrrus BERGAMIA Risso.

' “This is the bergamot, grown commercially in some parts of southern Italy

for the essential oi! which is expressed from the peel of the fruit. This has
been imported for the citrus-breeding experiments of the Office of Crop
Physiology and Breeding Investigations.’’ (JW. 7. Swingle. )

25545. Cirrus NoBiLis Lour.
Clémentine. See No. 25196 for description.

25546. CiauceNA LANstumM (Lour.) Skeels. (Cookia punctata Sonnerat.;
Quinaria lansium Lour.; Claucena wampi Oliver. )

“This is the well-known wampee which is cultivated for its fruits in |
southern China. These fruits are said to be of a very agreeable though some- |
what aromatic flavor and are about the size of a loquat, though the tree is
probably not so hardy. These plants were imported for the breeding experi- |
ments of the Office of Crop Physiology and Breeding Investigations.’”? (W. T. |
Swingle. ) |

25547. Raphionacme utilis Brown & Stapf. Ecanda rubber. t

From Ochileso, Africa. Presented by Mr. T. W. Woodside, A. B. C..F. M.,
Benguella, Angola (via Lisbon). Received June 1, 1909.

“‘A rubber-producing member of the milkweed family, recently described as a
new species. (Kew: Bulletin, 1908, p. 215.) The genus already includes about 20
species distributed through the subtropical desert regions of the southern part of
Africa. The plant may be described as a perennial herb or very low shrub. There
is a large, fleshy, flattened, turnip-shaped, perennial root, said to attain a diameter
of 5 or 6 inches, though the present supply does not contain roots larger than 4
inches. The other parts of the plant are annual, except for a short stem or crown
which produces a succession of short branches, but apparently only one at a time.
Temporary roots appear to be sent out from any part of the permanent root.

“The structure and habits of growth indicate that the plant behaves in nature as
an extreme desert type able to survive with very little water and requiring several
years to reach maturity. More favorable conditions might hasten development, but
might also have an adverse effect on the amount of rubber produced. The propor-
tion of rubber extracted from the fresh roots falls below 1 per cent, too little to jus-
tify any assurance of commercial value. But if simple methods of propagation can '
be learned we may expect to secure strains that contain larger amounts of rubber,
through selection and breeding. It is first necessary to ascertain whether the plant
can be grown and multiplied in the United States, either from seedsor from cuttings.

“The roots should not be buried too deeply, only enough to bring the stem end
to the surface of the ground. Soil of a loose, open texture may be preferable, though |
we have no detailed information regarding the natural conditions.’’ (0. EF. Cook.) !

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25547—Continued.

‘‘T am told that the keeping qualities of the bulb rubber are not good. I do not
think that the Portuguese are very competent to decide that matter. The plant
bears a pod full of seeds, so that if it proves of value seeds could. be had in quan-
tity.’ ( Woodside. )

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial, found in the vicinity of Lake Nyassa, in
Central Africa.

25561. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the Agricultural Experiment Station,
Brookings, 8. Dak., while traveling as an agricultural explorer for the Depart-
ment of Agriculture in 1908. Numbered for convenience in keeping records,

June 9, 1909.
‘**(No. 248.) Plants of native alfalfa as grown by the Arabs in the oases of the
Desert of Sahara. These I received at Biskra, Algiers, January, 1909.”’ (/TZansen.)

25580 to 25591. Avena sativa L. Oat.

From Bucharest, Roumania. Presented by Hon. Horace G. Knowles, envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, American Legation. Received
May 22, 1909.

The following seeds:

25580. Duppau. 25586. Probstei.

25581. Anderbeck. 25587. Besseller No. 1.
25582. Mezdeag. 25588. Leutewitz.
25583. Bucium. 25589. Comun.

25584. Besseller No. 2. 25590. Besseller No. 3.
25585. Ligovo. 25591. Romédnesi selection.

25592 and 25593.

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Presented by Mr. D. C. Sowers, of the Carnegie
Institute, Washington, D. C. Received March 31, 1909.

Seed of the following:

25592. Brassica RAPA L. Turnip.
Large flat green.
25593. RapHanus sativus L. Radish
Red.
25594 and 25595. Cucursira prepro L, Squash.

From Japan. Presented by Mr. J. R. Lawrence, Raynham, Mass. Received
June 5, 1909. '

The following seeds:
25594. Chirimen.
25595. Rikusa.

25596 to 25604. Oryza sativa L. Rice.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad. Purchased from Mr. F. Evans, acting superin-
tendent, botanical department, Department of Agriculture. Received June 8,
1909.

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25596 to 25604— Continued.

The following varieties : wu
25596. Mutmuria.

25597. Mutmuria. ‘Possibly different variety from the above (S. P. I.
No. 25596).

25598. Mutmuria. ‘Second variety, large grain.”
25599. Mutmuria. ‘‘Third variety, small grain.”
25600. Joviva. :

25601. Jarahur.

25602. Jarahan.

25603. Sahandeya.

25604. Joyia.

25605 to 25607. Merpricaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Mitchell, 8. Dak. Presented by Prof. W. A. Wheeler. Received June
7, 1909.

Seed of the following; descriptive notes by Mr. J. M. Westgate.

25605. Grimm. Grown from 8. D. No. 162. This special lot proved the
hardiest of the 2 lots of Grimm alfalfa under test.

25606. Turkestan. Grown from 8. D. No. 164. In all the tests made at
‘Brookings and Highmore, S. Dak., this has appeared to be almost if not
quite perfectly hardy. The best of all the Turkestan alfalfas tested under
South Dakota conditions.

25607. Turkestan. Grown under 8S. D. No. 240, originally from S. P. I.
No. 991. Hardy but not a prolific seeder.

25608. Nacera ELATA (R. Br.) Muell.
From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Prof. J. H. Maiden,
director, Botanic Gardens. Received June 7, 1909.

Distribution.—A large tree, native of southeastern Australia, occurring in Queens-
land and New South Wales.

25609. CAESALPINIA SAPPAN L.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Prof. A. T. Gage, superintendent,
Royal Botanic Garden. Received June 8, 1909.

‘*A shrubby leguminous tree bearing showy yellow flowers. Adapted to poor dry
lands. ‘From its quasi-deciduous character would doubtless endure pretty low tem-
peratures’ (W. S. Lyon). May prove hardy in the Southern States. The wood,
known to commerce as sappan wood, yields a red dye; the bark is used for tanning
in India and China. Asan ornamental it makes a fine hedge.’’ (W. W. Stockberger.)

Distribution.—A native of India and the Malay Archipelago.

25610. IPoMoEa sp.
From Belize, British Honduras. Presented by Mr. E. J. F. Campbell, superin-
tendent, Botanical Station. Received June 9, 1909.
“‘Tubers of an indigenous plant. The tubers are eaten by the natives raw and
saladlike. It is known by the name of ecama.”’
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25611 to 25618. a
From Opile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limdvida, Chile, June

8, 1909.

The following seeds; quoted descriptions by Mr. Husbands.

25611. GrVUINA AVELLANA Mol.
‘‘From the cordilleras of central Chile. Will not grow north of latitude

Bese
Distribution.—An evergreen tree, native of the Andes of Chile; cultivated

sparingly in California.

25612. JuBArA CHILENSIS (Mol.) Baill.
‘*Palm of Chile, large tree with very large bunches of nuts.”
Distribution. —The native palm of Chile, found in the provinces of Quillota’

and Maule.

25618. PHRAGMITES VULGARIS (Lam.) B.S. P.
‘“\ tall, wide-leaved, reedlike wild grass, used for thatching houses. Eaten

by horned cattle. Ornamental.”’

25614 to 25617. Persea Grarissima Gaertn. f. Avocado.
‘*Paltos, Chile classes, of excellent quality, somewhat smaller than those of

Peru.”’

25618. Cucumis MELO puDAIM (L.) Naudin.

‘Fragrant melon; color yellow with red stripes; eatable; is about the size
of an orange; plant like other melons but smaller. Crossed with other melons

might give something new.’
Distribution. —Found in Persia, Egypt, and Algeria, and cultivated in other
countries.

25619 and 25620. Cirrus spp.

From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. Ernest G. E. Scriven,

undersecretary, Department of Agriculture and Stock. Received June 10, 1909.

25619. Cirrus austrRALis (Cunn.) Planch.

Distribution. —A small tree, native of the southeastern part of Queensland,

Australia.

25620. Cirrus AusTRALAsICA Muell.

See S. P. I. No. 21306 for previous introduction and description.

Distribution.—A shrub, native of the southeastern part of Queensland and
the northeastern part of New South Wales, in Australia.

25621. AvENA SATIVA L. Oat.

From Amasia, Turkey in Asia. Presented by H. Caramanian & Co. Received
June 11, 1909.

Soulou Ova.

25622 to 25630.

The following material received at the Upper Mississippi Valley Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, Ames, Iowa. Numbered for convenience in recording distribu- —
tion, June 11, 1909.

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25622 to 25630—Continued.

25622. PyRus sp. Pear.

““(lowa Expt. Sta. No. 464, 1906.) Seeds were secured from Mr. W. S&S.
Ament, Peking, China. In his letter Mr. Ament states that the fruit came
from a long distance, mostly from the mountain regions.’”’ (S. A. Beach.)

25623. Pyrus sp. Pear.

““(lowa Expt. Sta. No. 89, 1907.). Seed received from Mr. H. P. Perkins,
Poatingfu, China. In his letter of January 14, 1907, Mr. Perkins says: ‘I
inclose seeds of the only pear that grows in this region. It is far from being
an A-1 pear but it is large and keeps well into the spring.’’’ (iS. A. Beach.)

25624. Sorpus sp. Mountain ash.

“(Towa Expt. Sta. No. 407, 1909.) Native to Alaska. Scions received from
Prof. C. C. Georgeson, of the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station, Sitka,
Alaska.’”? (S. A. Beach.)

25625. CybDoNnia sp. Quince.

- ‘(Towa Expt. Sta. No. 518, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. Paul D. Bergen,
Shantung, China.”’ (S. A. Beach.)

25626. Matus sp. Apple.

“(Towa Expt. Sta. No, 519, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. Paul D. Bergen,
Shantung, China.’”’ (S. A. Beach.)

25627. Matus sp. Apple.

“(Towa Expt. Sta. No. 461, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. W. 8. Ament,
Peking, China. In his letter Mr. Ament states that the fruit came from a long
distance, mostly from the mountain regions.”’ (S. A. Beach.)

25628. Matus sp. Apple.

‘‘(Iowa Expt. Sta. No. 482, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. H. P. Perkins,
Poatingfu, China.’’ (S. A. Beach.)

25629. Matus sytvesrris Mill. Apple.

Evaline. ‘This variety originated in Wisconsin, not in northern Iowa, as
erroneously stated by Hansen.@ It was one of a lot of seedlings grown from
seed brought to Fremont, Waupaca County, Wis., largely from Canada. It
was introduced by Mr. William A. Springer, of that place. In 1877 Mr.
Springer stated that ‘it originated many years ago,’ ® and gave the following
description of it: ‘Original tree on high, level, dark loam soil. Tree quite
upright, but spreading with age. Fruit quite large, with yellowish green
color; quality excellent. Season, February to March.’

“Tt is distinct from the Evelyn, which originated with Mr. A. B. Lyman,
Excelsior, Minn., from seed of the Wealthy, and which is a dark-red apple or
yellow, striped with red. It is also distinct from a red apple which is being
disseminated by Mr. A. D. Barnes, Waupaca, Wis., under the name of Evelyn.

‘‘There is a tree of Hvaline standing in an orchard which was planted on
the grounds of the Iowa Agricultural College about 1877. Haas stock was
planted and top-worked about 1878 with scions of the Evaline. This tree is
hardy, healthy, and productive. The fruit is above medium to rather large,
greenish or yellowish, often with a faint blush, with a good degree of uniformity
in size and appearance; flavor subacid; texture and quality superior to that of

a‘*A Study of Northwestern Apples,’’ Bulletin 76, South Dakota Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, 1902, p. 49.
6 Iowa Horticultural Society, Report, 1877, pp. 81-83.
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25622 to 25630—Continued. “wie

Northwestern Greening. It bears some resemblance to apples of the Fall Pippy |
type. As grown at Ames it keeps in ordinary storage till midwinter or later.
“Mr. W. T. Macoun, horticulturist of the Central Experimental Farm, Ot- —
tawa, Canada, to whom samples of the fruit were submitted, wrote Novem- —
ber 13, 1908: ‘I have tested and described the Evaline apple. I consider it to
be better than Northwestern Greening in quality. As you say, it approaches —
very close to the Fall Pippin.’ Col. G. B. Brackett, United States pomologist,
from specimens which were sent him, describes the flesh as yellowish, medium
fine, breaking, juicy, subacid, pleasant flavored, good to very good in quality.
**On account of the uniformity of the fruit in size, appearance, and quality,
and because of the hardiness of the variety in tree and fruit-bud, it appears
worthy of more extended trial in central and northern Lowa as an early winter
or midwinter apple for the home orchard. On the college grounds the variety
has made a record for hardiness and fruit-bud, having yielded pretty good
crops during the seasons of 1907 and 1908 when many other varieties in the
station orchards yielded little or no fruit because their blossom-buds or blos-
soms were killed by the late freezes.’’ (S.A. Beach in the Report of the Iowa
Horticultural Society, 1909.)
25630. Matus piversiFouia ( Bong.) Roem. Crab apple.
‘(Iowa Expt. Sta. No. 406, 1909.) Crab apple, native to Alaska. Received
from Prof. C. C. Georgeson, of the Alaska Experiment Station, Sitka, Alaska.
In his letter of April 13, 1909, Professor Georgeson remarks: ‘So far as I know
there are no wild crab apples in the interior, the species Pyrus rivularis (Malus.
diversifolia) is contined in Alaska entirely to the coast region of southeastern
Alaska.’”’’ (S. A. Beach.)

256381. SpemeLe anpROGYNA (L.) Kunth.
From Funchal, Madeira. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard, Monte Palace
Hotel. Received June 12 and 14, 1909.

Franceschi (Santa Barbara) says that it looks like a gigantic smilax and has dark-
green tropical foliage which is likely to be mistaken for some of the Indian climbing
palms.

Distribution.—An evergreen, climbing vine, native of the Canary Islands, and
cultivated as a greenhouse ornamental.

25632 to 25637.
From Eritrea, Africa. Presented by Prof. T. Batorate, director, Colonial Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Asmara. Received June 1, 1909.
The following seeds:
25632. Barseya OLEoIDES Schweinf.

Distribution.—A small tree, native of the middle and higher mountainous
regions of the northern part of Abyssinia, and the province of Yemen, in
Arabia.

256338. CaRISSA EDULIS Vahl.

Distribution.—A tall shrub, found throughout tropical Africa, from Guinea
and Nubia, south to Damara-land and the valley of the Zambezi; also in
tropical Arabia.

25634. DiospyrRos SENEGALENSIS Perrott.
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25632 to 25637—Continued.

Distribution.—A shrub or tree, from 6 to 40 feet high, native of Guinea and
Abyssinia and south to Mozambique, in Africa, and of Yemen, in Arabia.
The wood, which is much used by the natives, is Wile and compact, or black
in the center, like ebony.

25635. MILLETTIA FERRUGINEA (Hochst.) Baker.

Distribution.—A large tree, found in Abyssinia. The powdered seeds u.72
thrown into the water to stupify fish, and the tree also furnishes a poison for

arrowheads.
25636 and 25637. HypHarNre THEBAICA (L.) Mart.
25636. From Assab. 25637. From Argodat.

Distribution.—A palm, native of the valley of the Gambia River in upper
Guinea, and of Nubia, Abyssinia, Somaliland, and British East Africa in the
Nile Valley; also native of extratropical Egypt and Arabia.

25639 and 25640.

From Perth, western Australia. Presented by Mr. P. L. Richardson, acting
inspector-general of forests, Department of Woods and Forests. Received
June 3, 1909.

Seed of the following:
25639. XANTHORRHOEA PREISSII Endl.

‘“This grass-tree, which forms a conspicuous feature of the Australian land-
scape, is among those strange members of the rush family that have a decided
trunk, or caudex. This species often has a trunk attaining a height of 15 feet,
surmounted by a dense, symmetrical crown of foliage, composed of a multi-
tude of brittle, linear leaves which spread or curve gracefully in all directions.
From the center of this tuft of leaves arises a solitary, scepter-like flower
stalk, terminating in a dense cylindrical spike of numerous, closely packed
greenish flowers. This picturesque desert plant is well worth trial in the
warmer and more arid regions of the United States.” (Hztract from Bailey’s
Cyclopedia of American Horticulture. )

Distribution.—A native of western Australia, found from St. Stirling Range
to the Vasse and Swan rivers.

25640. Noytsia FLoriBUNDA (Labill.) R. Br.

A terrestrial tree belonging to the mistletoe family, often 35 feet in height,
with spreading branches. The leaves are linear and thick, about 3 inches
long, or reduced to small scales on the new shoots. The flowers are orange-
yellow, in showy racemes, crowded at the onde of the branches. The fruit is
a nut 3 inch long with 3 broad thick wing:

Pbiion it is a native of western ve heeeane extending from King
George’s Sound to the Swan and Murchison rivers.

25641. ELEOCHARIS TUBEROSA (Roxb.) Schultes.
‘‘Water chestnut.’’

From China. Procured by Mr. G. P. Rixford, of this Department, in San Fran-
cisco, Cal., from a Chinese importer. Received June 16, 1909.

“The corms or tuberous rhizomes of the above plant are a great favorite with the

Chinese. They are mostly eaten raw, but are also sliced and shredded in soups and

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25641—Continued.

in meat and fish dishes. Foreigners in China grate them and serve them boiled as
a winter vegetable, in which state they resemble sweet corn yery much in looks and
taste.

‘‘The plants need a hot summer to mature and are grown on a muck or clayey soil _

with several inches of standing water on top, very much in the same manner as
wet-land rice.’’ (Frank N. Meyer.)
Distribution. —A native of China, and extensively cultivated there for its tubers.

25642 to 25645. Vicra rapa L. Horse bean.
From Malaga, Spain. Presented by Mr. Charles M. Caughy, American consul.
Received June 17, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25642. Morada. 25644. Mazagana.
25643. Cochinera (pig). ; 25645. Turragona.

‘‘These beans are soaked for 12 hours and planted in land which is thoroughly
irrigated. No further attention is paid to them until the stalks are about 2 feet high.
They all occupy about the same time in ripening and in parts of the district there
are 3 plantings a year, viz, September, December, and March.

‘‘It is impossible to say anything as to their ability to resist frost, as that is not
experienced here.

‘The stalks are fed to stock without any preparation whatsoever except to cut
them in short lengths, and have such little value that they are given to those who
are willing to take them away.”’ (Caugly. )

25646 to 25648.

From Yachow, China. Procured by Mr. H. J. Openshaw. Received June 16,
1909.

The following seeds:
25646 and 25647. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.

25646. Mottled red. 25647. Black.
25648. DoLicHos LABLAB L, Bonavist bean.
Black.

25649 to 25658. GLycrve HisprpA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Newchwang, China. Presented by Mr. Fred. D. Fisher, American con-

sul. Received June 18, 1909.

The following seeds. Quoted notes by Mr. Fisher; descriptions of varieties by Mr.
C. V. Piper.

25649 to 25651. ‘‘Pai-mei (white eyebrow), from the white scar on the
saddle or point of attachment to the pod.’? These three numbers consist
wholly, or mostly, of Ito San.

25649. (Locality unknown.)
25650. From Mukden.

25651. From Kwangning.
25652. ‘‘Chin-huang (golden yellow), from the golden color and more

rounded shape of the bean.’’?. Subglobose yellow seeds with brown hilum.
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_ 25649 to 25658—Continued.

25653. “Hei-chi (black belly), from the dark-brown scar’on the saddle.”’
Yellow subglobose seeds with black hilum.

25654. ‘‘Ch’ing-tou. Epidermis green with inside yellow.’’ Yellowish
green subglobose seeds. Apparently identical with the Morse variety, No.
19186.

25655. ‘Ch’ing-tou. Both epidermis and inside green.’’ Subglobose green
seeds with black hilum and green embryo. Apparently the Guelph variety.

25656. ‘ Wu-tou.’’ Small black seeds with yellow embryos. Apparently
two varieties mixed.

25657. ‘‘Hsiao-wu-tou (small black bean); the bean issomewhat smaller than
the following (8. P. I. No. 25658), with a black epidermis and yellow inside.”’
Small black seeds with yellow embryos.

25658. “ Ta-wu-tou (large black bean), where the epidermis is black and
| the inside green.’’ Medium-sized, subglobose seeds, black with green
| embryos. Apparently identical with Fairchild variety, No. 19184.

_ 25659. Manerrera inpica L. Mango.
; From province of Baliwag, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. Donald Mac-
Intyre, Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu, Hawaii. Received June 19, 1909.

Caraboa. ‘‘The fruit of this is a little smaller than the one from Cavite (S. P. I.
No. 24927).’’ (MacIntyre. )

25660. Zra mays L. Corn.

From Alajuela, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Jerome B. Clark, care of Cox &
Co., Hacienda ‘‘ El] Brazil.’? Received May 15, 1909.

White.

25665. SECALE CEREALE L. Rye.

From the province of Ekaterinoslav, Russia. Presented by Mr. J. A. Rosen,
American Agricultural Bureau of the Government Zemstvo of Ekaterinoslay,
Russia, 428 Andrus Building, Minneapolis, Minn. Received March 23, 1909.

Petkoff Winter. ‘‘This rye is frequently sown in the early part of July, is cut for
soiling purposes in September (may also be pastured, but this is not advisable), and
produces a crop of grain the followingseason. If raised for the grain only, it is sown
late in September; in this case it usually yields heavier.’’ (Rosen. )

25666 to 25683.

From Abyssinia. Presented by Mr. Hubert 8. Smiley, Drumalis, Larne, Antrim
County, Ireland. Received June 14, 1909.

The following seeds:
25666 to 25670. Triticum sp. Wheat.
25668. ‘Grown on clay ground in any part of the country.”
25670. ‘‘ White, grown in the hot country.”’
25671 and 25672. HorpDeEvum sp. Barley.
25671. ‘Grown on high ground.”
25672. ‘Black. Grownon red earth in the cold part of the country.”’

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

25666 to 25683—Continued.
25673 and 25674. HorprumM vuLGARE L.
25674. White.
25675 to 25677. ANDROPOGON sorGuUM (L.) Brot.
25675. ‘Common red-seeded durra of Abyssinia. Identical with
No. 24897.” (Carleton R. Ball.) | )
25676. ‘The common flinty-seeded durra of Abyssinia; seed yellow-
ish, often tinged with brown; very similar to No. 24899. Seed poor
and mixed.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.) ,

25677. ‘‘Same as the above but seed of better quality. This variety — |
has proved enormously heavy and late, as “grown in the United
States.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

25678 and 25679. Vicia FABA L. Horse bean.

25678. Brown. 25679. (ireenish brown. .
25680. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea. |
25681. SrSAMUM ORIENTALE L, Sesame, —

Brown.
25682. Brassica sp. s
25683. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.
White. 5

25684 to 25686. |
From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman. Received June 24, 1909. 4
The following seeds: i
25684. CANARIUM COMMUNE L.

See No. 20808 for description.
Distribution. —A native of the Malay Archipelago, and cultivated in India. —
25685. Mucvna sp. 25686. Mucunasp. (?)

25688 and 25689. Brtou mArmetos (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael.
From Saharanpur, India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Mustoe, superintendent, —
Government Archeological Gardens, Lahore, Punjab, India. Received June
28, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25688. Oblong variety. 25689. Small variety.
For further description, see No. 24450.

25690 and 25691. PirHecoLopium DULCE (Roxb.) Benth.

q
From Chinapas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns, botanist, ;
School of Agriculture, C. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Received June 24, 1909. —

The following seeds:

25690. Fruit white. 25691. Fruit red or reddish.
See No. 23457 for description.
Distribution.—A native of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Colombia; cultivated in India

and other tropical countries. é

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25692. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaw.

From Gonda, United Provinces, India. Presented by Rey. N. L. Rocky. Re-
ceived June 28, 1909.

‘‘Papita or papaya seed grown in latitute 27° 7’ north, longitude 81° 51/ east.
Fruit was about 4 pounds each; tree 16 months old. This seed came from fruit
grown in Gonda, the seed of which I obtained originally in Bangalore. I have had
trees live and bear for 6 years and continue to freely grow. I see no reason why this
luscious fruit should not grow and thrive all along the Gulf and in the islands.”’
(Rocky. )

25694. PrrHEcoLoBrum DULCE (Roxb.) Benth. Guamuchitl.

From Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Purchased from Sefior Hernandez, Street
of the Giant 835. Received June 28, 1909.

See No. 23457 for description, and Nos. 25690 and 25691 for distribution of this
species.

25699 to 25701.

The following material received at the Upper Mississippi Valley Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, Ames, Iowa. Numbered for convenience in recording distri-
bution, June 30, 1909.

25699. Cypontia sp. Quince.

“(Iowa Expt. Sta. No. 518, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. Paul D. Bergen,
Shantung, China. In his letter of October 2, 1906, Mr. Bergen says: ‘The
quince is the regular Shantung species, very good for jelly.’”’? (S.A. Beach.)
25700. Matus sp. Apple.

““(lowa Expt. Sta. No. 519, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. Paul D. Bergen,
Shantung, China. In his letter of October 2, 1906, Mr. Bergen says: ‘These
apples are native to this district, and are a small, dark-red, sourish variety.
Our climate here is milder considerably than that of Iowa. The country is
here so completely cultivated that there is small place for wild fruits of any
kind. The Chinese are considerably skilled also in the art of grafting, so that
their fruits are very much modified from the ancestral stock.’’’ (S.A. Beach.)

25701. Matus sp. Apple.

“(Iowa Expt. Sta. No. 432, 1906.) Seed received from Mr. H. P. Perkins,
Poatingfu, China, October 12, 1906. In his letter of September 5, 1906, Mr.
Perkins says: ‘These are seeds saved from our breakfast apples, which were
of 2 or3 varieties, none of them equal to our best.United States summer apples,
and I fear they will not answer your purpose, as the winters here are probably
far less cold than are yours. This place is near Shanhaikuan, which is the
place where the great wall reaches the sea. The fruit region is some 40 miles
north (Changli). There are hills there, but I imagine the fruit is grown not
very far up the hillsides. Weare ona sea bay which usually does not freeze
over in the winter. We call all this part of China North China, but nothing
inside the great wall is really very far north.’’’ (S.A. Beach.)

25702 and 25703. Oryza SATIVA L. Rice.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American
consul, at the request of consul-general Wilder, of Hongkong, China. Received
June 28, 1909.

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42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

25702 and 25703—Continued.
Seed of each of the following:

25702. ‘‘The nearest we can come to identifying the rice described as Sune-
jin isa rice known to the merchants locally as Sun tsim, the translation of
which is ‘long kernel.’ ‘This rice is said to come from Anam.”’ ( Wilder.)

“‘The Baixau, as it is known here, is sometimes called ‘Siamese garden
rice,’ and it commands the highest price in the market. A Chinese rice
specialist here told me that it is known also as Sun tsim, which Mr, Wilder
says corresponds to the Sunejin. At any rate, it is a fine rice to introduce.”
( Conner. )

257038. ‘‘The nearest we can come to the variety Patma is Pat nor, the trans-
lation of which is ‘soft.’ This rice is said to come from Tonkin.”’ ( Wilder.)
‘This variety is called locally Nep, or ‘alcohol rice,’ is very dark colored,
and is the one I suppose which corresponds to Patma and Mr. Wilder called

at nor.’’ ( Conner.)

25704 to 25716.
From Poona, Bombay, India. Presented by Mr. M. A. Peacock, Pennellville,
N. Y. Received June 24, 1909.
The following seeds:
25704. Do.icnos BirLorvus L.
25705. PHaseouus MAX L.
Black.
25706. PHASEOLUS RADIATUS L.
Green and brown mixed.
25707. PHASEOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS Jacq.
Brown.
25708. CyAMOPSsIS TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) Traub.
25709. CaJAN INDICUM Spreng.

Mauve.
25710. Lens escuLENTA Moench. Lentil.
25711. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.

Mottled green.
25712. Larnyrus sativus L.
25713. CIceR ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.
25714. VicNa unGuicuLaTa (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Mixed brown and cream colored seed.
25715. SrizoLopium sp.
Mottled gray and brown.
25716. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Yellow.

25717. SCHINOPSIS BALANSAE Engl.

From Chaco, Argentina. Presented by Sr. Ing. D. Carlos D. Cirola, University
of Agriculture, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires. Received June 19, 1909.

‘“A tree belonging to the family Anacardiaceze. Native in Paraguay, where, accord-
ing to Engler, it grows on river banks in impervious clay soil. Said to occur also in
eastern and southern Argentine. Known locally as quebracho colorado, and forms one
of the sources of the quebracho extract used in tanning.” (W. W. Stockberger.)

168

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Acacia catechu, 25543.
Acaena sp., 26471.
Actinidia arguta, 25195.
Alfalfa, Aulieata, 25277.
Baltic, 25537.
(Chile), 25483, 25484.
(Germany), 25198, 25194, 25257,
25264, 25267, 25327.
Grimm, 25244, 25605.
Guaranda, 25221, 25223.
Khiva, 25278.
(Roumania), 25269, 25270.
(Sahara), 25561.
sand lucern, 25265, 25268.
Turkestan, 25192, 25277 to 25279,
25606, 25607.
Vernoe, 25279.
Amygdalus persica, 25309.
Anacardium occidentale, 25245.
Andropogon sorghum, 25328 to 25342, 25675
to 25677.
Apple (China), 25626 to 25628, 25700,
25701.
Evaline, 25629.
Artichoke, Green Provence, 25524.
Perpetual, 25525.
Ash, mountain (Alaska), 25624.
Astragalus sp., 25510.
Avena sp., 25365 to 25367.
nuda, 25351.
planiculmis, 25352.
sativa, 25258, 25259, 25317 to 25326,
25353 to 25360, 25389, 25390,
25518, 25519, 25580 to 25591,
25621.
sterilis, 25361 to 25363.
strigosa, 25364.
Avocado (Chile), 25614 to 25617.

Bael. See Below marmelos.

Barbeya oleoides, 25632.

Barley (Abyssinia) , 25671 to 25674.

(Palestine), 25260.

Bean, Bonavist. See Dolichos lablab.
horse, 25642 to 25645, 25678, 25679.

Belou marmelos, 25535, 25536, 25688, 25689.

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Bombax sp., 25530.
Brassica sp., 25682.

rapa, 25592.
Buchanania latifolia, 25527.

Caesalpinia coriaria, 25281.
sappan, 25609.
Cajan indicum, 25709.
Canarium commune, 25684.
Candelillo. See Euphorbia antisiphylitica.
Carica papaya, 25692.
Carissa edulis, 25633.
Carludovica sp., 25534.
Cashew. See Anacardium occidentale.
Cassava (Brazil), 25198 to 25203.
Chalcas paniculatus, 25350.
“Chestnut, water.’? See Eleocharis tube-
rosa.
Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum.
Chloris submutica, 25204.
Cicer arietinum, 25718.
Citrullus vulgaris, 25504.
Citrus australasica, 25620.
australis, 25619.
bergamia, 25544.
decumana, 25506, 25509.
nobilis, 25545.
Xaurantium, 25196.
Claucena lansium, 25546.
Clover, alsike. See Trifolium hybridum.
red. See Trifolium pratense.
Corn (Costa Rica), 25660.
(Peru), 25252.
Cowpea, Improved Louisiana Wild, 25512.
See also Vigna unguiculata.
Crab apple (Alaska), 25630.
Crinodendron patagua, 25489.
Cucumis melo, 25464, 25494 to 25503, 25538
to 25540.
dudaim, 25618.
Cucurbita pepo, 25594, 25595.
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 25708.
Cydonia sp., 25625, 25699.
Cynara scolymus, 25524, 25525.
Cyphomandra betacea, 25515.

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Daisy, Barberton. See Gerbera jamesoni.
Deschampsia alpina, 25368.
atropurpurea, 25369 to 25371.
Diospyros senegalensis, 25634.
Divi-divi. See Caesalpinia coriaria.
Dolichos biflorus, 25704.
lablab, 25256, 25440, 25648.

Eleocharis tuberosa, 25641.
Embothrium coccineum, 25491, 25492.
Erodium semenovii, 25205.
Eucalyptus trabuti, 25246.

Eucryphia cordifolia, 25490.
Euphorbia antisiphylitica, 25511.

Festuca elatior, 25206, 25207.
arundinacea, 25208, 25209,
spectabilis, 25210, 25211.

25481.
See Pelargonium odora-

Galega officinalis,
Geranium, rose.

lissimum.
Gerbera jamesoni, 25513.
Gevuina avellana, 25611.
Ginger (India), 25315.
Gladiolus sp., 25532.
Glycine hispida, 25212, 25437,
25468, 25649 to 25658, 25716.
Grass, rye, Western Wolths, 25522.
Greigia landbecki, 25473.

25438,

sphace lata, 25476.
Guamuchitl. See Pithecolobium dulce.

Gunnera chilensis, 25477.

Hippeastrum vittatum, 25224.
Hordeum sp., 25260, 25671, 25672.
25673, 25674.
Hyphaene thebaica, 25636, 25637.

vulgare,

Ilex paraguariensis, 25529.

Ipomoea sp., 25250, 25610.
jalapa, 25248.
selosa, 25249.
sinuata, 25247.

Jubaea chilensis, 25612.

Lapageria rosea, 25470.
Lathyrus sativus, 25517, 25712.
Lecythis usitata, 25435.
Leitchee. See Litchi chinensis.
Lens esculenta, 25710.
Titchi chinensis, 25274.
Lolium multiflorum, 25522.

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‘

Malus sp., 25626 to 25628, 25700, 25701.
diversifolia, 25630, y!
sylvestris, 25629. ;

Mangifera indica, 25505, 25659.

Mango, Caraboa, 25659.

Gopalbhog, 25505.

Manihot sp., 25198 to 25203.
dichotoma, 25507.

Medicago sativa, 25192 to 25194, 25221 to

25223, 25244, 25257,
25264, 25267, 25269,
25270, 25277 to 25279,
25327, 25483, 25484,
25537, 25561, 2&605 to
25607. —

varia, 25265, 25268.

Melilot (King Island), 25465.

Melilotus sp., 25216.
indica, 25465.
messanensis, 25213.
suaveolens, 25214.
wolgica, 25215.

Melon, fragrant (Chile), 25618.

Millet, pearl. See Pennisetum ameri-

canum.
(Togo), 25348, 25344.

Millettia ferruginea, 25635.

Mucuna sp., 25685, 25686.
atropurpurea, 25347.
gigantea, 25514.

Muskmelon (Chile), 25494 to 25503.

Makuwa-uri, 25464.
Spanish winter, 25538 to
25540. |

Nageia elata, 25608.
Nuytsia floribunda, 25640.

Oat (Austria), 25258.

(Italy), 25319, 25518, 25519.

(Palestine), 25259. .

(Roumania), 25580 to 25591.

(Spain), 25317, 25318, 25320 to 25326,

25351 to 25367, 25389, 25390. ;

(Turkey in Asia), 25621. :
Olea verrucosa, 25520, 25521. ;
Olive, wild (South Africa), 25520, 25421.
Orange, Clémentine, 25196. ;
Oryza sativa, 25469, 25596 to 25604, 25702,

25703.

Papaw (India), 25692.
Pea, chick. See Cicer arietinum.

INDEX OF COMMON AND

Pea, field. See Piswm arvense.
Peach, Tenshin blood, 25309.
Pear (China), 25622, 25623.
Pelargonium odoratissimum, 25253.
Pennisetum americanum, 25348, 25344.
Persea gratissima, 25614 to 25617.
Phalaris minor, 25217.
Phaseolus aconitifolius, 25707.
angularis, 25255.
calcaratus, 25523.
max, 25705.
radiatus, 25516, 25706.
vulgaris, 25218, 25646, 25647,
25683.
Phleum paniculatum, 25219.
Phragmites vulgaris, 25613.
Physalis sp., 25480.
Pinus gerardiana, 25316.
Pisum arvense, 25280, 25439, 25680, 25711.
Pithecolobium dulce, 25690, 25691, 25694.
Pomelo, Amoy, 25506.
See also Citrus decumana.
Pritchardia pacifica, 25533.
Pyrus sp., 25622, 25623.

Quebracho colorado.

ansae.
Quince (China), 25625, 25699.

Radish (China), 25593.
Raphanus sativus, 25593.
Raphionacme utilis, 25547.
Raspberry (Philippine Islands), 25466.
Rice, Baixau, 25702.
(Cochin China), 25702, 25703.
Jarahan, 25602.
Jarahur, 25601.
Joviva, 25600,
Joyia, 25604.
Mutmuria, 25596 to 25599.
Nep, 25703.
Sahandeya, 25603.
Szemiu, 25469.
(Trinidad) , 25596 to 25604.
See also Oryza sativa.
Rollinia emarginata, 25528.
Rubber, Eeanda, 25547.
Manicoba de Jequié, 25507.
(Ochilesco), 25547.
Rubus sp., 25466.
Rumex romassa, 25472.
Rye, Petkoff Winter, 25665.

See Schinopsis bal-

Saccharum officinarum, 25225 to 25242.

Salix humboldtiana, 25474.

Sapucaia nut. See Lecythis usitata.
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SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 45
Schinopsis balansae, 25717.
Schoenocaulon officinale, 25508.
Sebadilla. See Schoenocaulon officinale.
Secale cereale, 25665.
Semele androgyna, 25631.
Sesamum orientale, 25681.
Silk, vegetable. See Bombax sp.
Solanum zuccagnianum, 25467.
Sophora macrocarpa, 25478.
tetraptera, 25479.
Sorbus sp., 25624.
Sorghum, durra, red (Abyssinia), 25675.
yellowish (Abyssinia),
25676, 25677.
(Togo), 25328 to 25342.
See also Andropogon sorghum.
Soy bean, brown, 25212.
(China), 25437, 25438, 25649 to
25658.
Wisconsin Black, 25468.
yellow, 25716.
See also Glycine hispida.
Squash (Japan), 25594, 25595.
Stizolobium sp., 25197, 25254, 25261 to
25263, 25715.
Sugar cane (Cuba), 25225 to 25242.

Terminalia bellerica, 25541.
chebula, 25542.
Tree tomato. See Cyphomandra betacea.
Trifolium hybridum, 25485, 25486.
pratense, 25266, 25487.
suaveolens, 25276.
Triticum sp., 25666 to 25670.
aestivum, 25243.
Tumboa bainesii, 25436.
Turnip (China), 25592.

Undetermined, 25475, 25482, 25488.

Vegetable silk. See Bombaz sp.
Vicia faba, 25642 to 25645, 25678, 25679.
Vigna ungwiculata, 25512, 25714.

‘Water chestnut.”’
Tosa.
Watermelon (Chile), 25504.
Weinmannia trichosperma, 25493.
Wheat (Abyssinia), 25666 to 25670.
(Korea), 25243.
(Palestine), 25260.

See Eleocharis tube-

Xanthorrhoea preissvi, 25639.

Zea mays, 25252, 25660.
Zinziber officinale, 25315.

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- Seeds and Plants Imported. Inventory No.17. 1909. Price, 10 cents.
. Farm Water Supplies of Minnesota. 1909, Price, 15 cents.
. The Control of Black-Rot of the Grape. 1909. Price, 15 cents.
. A Study of Diversity in Egyptian Cotton. 1909. Price, 15 cents.
. The Truckee-Carson Experiment Farm. 1909. Price, 10 cents. easy
. The Root-Rot of Tobacco Caused by Thielavia Basicola. 1909. Price, 15 cents.
- Local Adjustment of Cotton Varieties. 1909. Price, 10 cents.
. Italian Lemons and Their By-Products. 1909. Price. 15 cents.
. A New Type of Indian Corn from China. 1909. Price, — cents.
. Seeds and Plants Imported. Inventory No. 18. 1909. Price, — cents.
. Varieties of American Upland Cotton. [In press. ]
. Promising Root Crops for the South. [In press.]
- Application of Principles of Heredity to Plant Breeding. [In press. ]
. The Mistletoe Pest in the Southwest. [In press.]
. New Methods of Plant Breeding. [In press.] —

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No. os Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia. 1901. Price, 20 cents. FS
acaroni Wheats. 1901. Price, 20 cents. . hed
ri Range Improvement in Arizona. 1901. Price, 10 cents. ’
8, A Collection of Fungi Prepared for Distribution. 1902. Price, 10 cents,
9, The North American Species of Spartina. 1902, Price, 10 cents.
10. Records of Seed Distribution, ete. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
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17. Some Diseases of the Cowpea. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
20. Manufacture of Semolina and Macaroni. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
22. Injurious Effects of Premature Pollination. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
23. Berseem: The Great Forage and Soiling Crop of Nile Valley. 1902.
24. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
25. Miscellaneous Papers. 1903. Price, 15 cents, /
27. Letters on Agriculture in the West Indies, Spain, etc, 1902. Price, 15 cents.
29. The Effect of Black-Rot on Turnips. 1903. Price, 15 cents, y
31. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
32. A Disease of the White Ash. 1903. Price, 10 cents. .
33. North American Species of Leptochloa. 1903. Price, 15 cents,
35. Recent Foreign Explorations. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
36. The“ Bluing”’ of We estern Yellow Pine, ete. 1903. Price, 30 cents.
37. Formation of Spores in Sporangia of Rhizopus Niene: is, ete. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
38. Forage Conditions in Eastern Washington, ete. Price, 15 cents.
39. The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903." Price, 10 cents.
41. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903: Price, 10 cents.
42, Three New Plant Introductions from Japan. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
47. The Description of Wheat Varieties. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
48. The Apple in Cold Storage. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
49. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 1903. Price, 25 cents.
50. Wild Rice: Its Uses and Propagation. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
51. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
54. Persian Gulf Dates. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
59. Pasture, Meadow, and Forage Crops in Nebraska. 904. Price, 10 cents.
60. A Soft Rot of the Calla Lily. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
61. The Avocado in Florida. 1904. Price, 5 cénts.
62. Notes on Egyptian Agriculture. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
7. Range Investigations in Arizona. 1904. Price, 15 cents.
68. North American Species of Agrostis. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
69. American Varieties of Lettuce. 1904. Price, 15. cents.
70. The Commercial Status of Durum Wheat. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
71. Soil Inoculation for Legumes. 1905. Price, 15 cents.
72. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
73. The Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
74. Prickly Pear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. Price, 5 cents:
75. Range Management in the State of Washington. 1905. Price,5cents:
76. Copper as an Algicide and Disinfectant in Water Supplies. 1905. Price, seents..
77. The Avocado, a Salad Fruit from the Tropics. 1905. Price, 5 cents.
79. Variability of Wheat Varieties in Resistance to Toxic Salts. dei Price, etn * Fs
80. Agricultural Explorations in Algeria. 1905. Price, 10 cents. - b
ok Evolution of Cellular Structures. 1905... Price} 5 cents. :
. Grass Lands of the South Alaska Coast. 1905. Price, 10 cents.
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88. a ere ab Poetics of the Cotton Plant. 1906. Price, 10 cents.
89. Wild Medicinal Plants of the United States. 1906. Price, 5 cents.
80. Miscellaneous Papers. 1906. Price, 5 cents. ‘
91. Varieties of Tobacco Seed Distributed, ete. 1906. Price,5 cents. —
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95. A New Type of Red Clover. 1906. Price,10cents: -
96. Tobacco Breeding. 1907. Price, 15 cents. ~ 2 3
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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN NO. 176.

B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

DURING THE PERIOD. FROM JULY 1
TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1909:

INVENTORY No. 20; Nos. 25718 ro 26047.

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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, BEVERLY T. GALLOWAY.
Assistant Chief of Bureau, G. HAROLD POWELL.
Editor, J. E. ROCKWELL.

Chief Clerk, James E. JONEs.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.

SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Albert Monn, George W. Oliver, Walter Van Fleet, and Peter Bisset, B
Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer.

H. V. Harlan, H. C. Skeels, and R. A. Young, Assistants.
Edward Goucher and P. J. Wester, Assistant Propagators,

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
Bureau oF PLant INDUSTRY,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., December 24, 1909.
Str: I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 176 of the series of this Bureau, the

_ accompanying manuscript, entitled ‘‘Seeds and Plants .Imported

during the Period from July 1 to September 30, 1909: Inventory
No. 20; Nos. 25718 to 26047.”

This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.

Respectfully, Seale
7 GALLowAy,

Chief of Bureau.

Hon. JAMES WILSON,
Secretary of Agriculture.
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CONTENTS.

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B. P. I.—541.

Pees AN PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1909:
INVENTORY NO. 20; NOS. 25718 TO 26047.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This inventory, covering the first quarter of the fiscal year from July
1 to September 30, 1909, contains 329 introductions. The first quar-
ter has always been light, so far as the number of introductions is
concerned. This quarter’s introductions have been unusually so,
owing to the fact that no explorers were in the field and changes in the
office force interfered with regular correspondence; further, to the
fact that only those introductions deemed of special interest are
being included, those considered of minor importance being recorded
in the office files only.

Of unusual interest in this inventory might be mentioned the
following introductions:

Numbers 25858 and 25859 cover the seeds of the rattan palms
which supply the valuable material for the manufacture of cane-
seated chairs, street-car seats, baskets, etc., and whose cultivation
as a tropical crop seems to have been given very little attention.
The ability of these climbing palms to thrive in dense jungles is be-
heved to be worthy the attention of tropical planters in the Western
Hemisphere.

An importation of seeds of the ‘‘Queensland nut,’’ Macadamia
ternifolia (No. 25845), calls attention to the possibilities of cultivating
this plant in parts of California and southern Florida. Trees are
now growing in southern California which have borne nuts for the
past two seasons. The Macadamia is being cultivated in Queens-
land and New South Wales, and, according to our information, the nuts
are very well liked in Sydney, where they retail for as much as a
shilling a pound.

In order to aid in the experiments with the horse bean, Vicia faba,
which are being carried on by the Office of Forage-Crop Investiga-
tions, a collection of this important winter legume, adapted to the
mild winters of the Southwestern States, has been gathered together
from India, Egypt, Holland, Hungary, China, Kashmir, and Spain,
and it is hoped that more definite information can be secured regard-
ing the adaptability of this crop to our southwestern country.

The ‘‘Monketaan”’ stock melon (No. 25934) comes to us recom-
mended by Mr. Lounsbury and Mr. Thornton, of the Department of

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8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Agriculture of Cape Colony, as a plant worthy of being given unusual —
attention. According to their statements, this melon, which is of the
nature of a watermelon, is quite distinct from the well-known Tsama
melon, which grows on the west side of the Kalihari desert. This
is found on the east side of the desert and is remarkable for the high —
yield of melons to the acre. As many as 150 tons have been pro-—
duced to the acre, 75 tons being not at all unusual. |

The interest in new varieties of mangos has become general enough
in Florida to warrant our calling particular attention to the ‘‘Pahu-
tan’? mango (No. 25940), introduced by Mr. William S. Lyon from
the Philippines. Although not as large a fruit or as small seeded as
some of the East Indian mangos, it fruits early and is enormously
prolific (which some of the East Indian varieties are not). Accord-
ing to Mr. Lyon its sweetness and juiciness are unapproached by any
other of the many Filipino mangos he has eaten. Its thick skin will
probably make it a good shipper.

The oriental Myrica nagi has been introduced under No. 25908.
This extremely interesting fruit plant, whose dark wine-colored fruits
are exceedingly ornamental, has not been given the attention which it
deserves. There seem to be a number of varieties of this fruit, and,
although it is a slow-growing tree and late coming into bearing, it is
deserving of a trial in California and northern Florida.

The great value of a variety of cherry which is hardier in fruit bud
than other cherries is conceded by the horticulturists of the North
western States. Those who are breeding or experimenting with
cherries will therefore be interested in the introduction of Prunus
tomentosa (No. 25880), which has been especially recommended by
Professor Macoun, of the Experimental Farm at Ottawa, Canada.
Trees of this species have been placed in the Upper Mississippi Valley
Plant Introduction Garden at Ames, Iowa, for further trial and
propagation.

Of especial interest and problematic value is a collection of peach,
apricot, and cherry seeds from the Himalayas (Nos. 25894 to 25896).
The Indian bael fruit (Nos. 25879, 25889, 25890, and 25912) is one
which may prove valuable for making sherbets and for the flavoring
of soft drinks. A collection of varieties of tropical corn, representing
some of the best work done by the Harvard Experiment Station in
Cuba; a collection of oats from Algeria, Palestine, Sweden, and Tur-
key for the oat breeders; and a wild olive, Olea foveolata (No. 25846),
from the East London district of Cape Colony, are also worthy of

special mention.
Davip Farrcuip,

Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION;
Washington, D. C., December 24, 1909.

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25718 to 25722.
From Cartago, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. C. Wercklé. Received July 2, 1909.
Seeds of the following; descriptive notes by Mr. Wercklé.
25718. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE L. Cashew.
“These seeds are from the best and largest varieties I could find; red, yellow,
and tawn color, the latter are the best. They are from the large grove of Don
Rafael Yglesias, in. the Cazalar.”’
25719. CucurBITA MoscHATA Duch.
‘““Pipian. Most prolific pumpkin of the Pacific coast. Full; white fleshed.’’
25720. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaw.
‘Good, very large variety.”’
25721. Carica peELTATA Hook. & Arn.
“Suara. Fruit very small, globular, full (no cavity), sweet, and fragrant.
For crossing. Eaten with the seeds as Granadilla. Ovary full, on account of
formation of cellular tissue on the funiculus the funiculi of the center of the
placenta are very long. Pulp soft, skin very thin.”’
Distribution.—A native of Central America, found on the coast of Nicaragua
and Costa Rica.
25722. CARICA PAPAYA Q X peltata ¢

“Small, sweet, fragrant fruits, not full or solid as the Swara.”’

25723 and 25724.

From Baroda, India. Presented by Mr. B. F. Cavanagh, superintendent, State
Gardens. Received July 3, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25723. TERMINALIA BELLERICA (Gaertn.) Roxb.
See 8S. P. I. No. 25541 for description.
25724. PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA L.

““A small deciduous tree of the family Euphorbiacee, found in China, Japan,
India, and elsewhere. The unripe fruit, formerly official in medicine, is
known commercially as emblic myrobalans and with the leaves and bark is
used in tanning. The leaves have been found to contain 18 per cent tannin
and the bark 12.6 per cent. Introduced for trial in the Southern States.”
(W. W. Stockberger.)

Distribution.—A large tree, native of tropical India, China, and the Malay
Archipelago.

25725 to 25728.

From Baroda, India. Presented by Mr. B. F. Cavanagh, superintendent, State
Gardens. Received July 6, 1909.

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25725 to 25728—Continued.
Seeds of the following:
25725. STIZOLOBIUM sp,
25726 to 25728. Doricnos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.
25726. Black. 25728. Small red.
25727. Large red.

25729. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS L.

From Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies. Presented by Mr. S. Jackson,
curator, Government Botanic Station. Received July 3, 1909.

‘* Barbuda bean.”’

25730 and 25731. AvVENA spp. Oat.
From Jerusalem, Palestine. Presented by Mr. E. F. Beaumont. Received
July 6, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25730. AVENA STERILIS L.
25731. AveNA sativa L.

Grown from Jaffa seed.

25732. STIZOLOBIUM sp.
From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman. Received July 10, 1909.
Black seeded.

25733. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Bridgeport, Kans. Grown on the farm of Mr. Carl Wheeler. Numbered
for convenience in recording distribution, July 12, 1909.
‘A plant selected for leafiness and seed production from same field which produced
S. P. I. No. 19508. Grown at the Department greenhouse under Agros. No. 20.”
(J. M. Westgate.)

25736. Zea Mays L. Corn.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, gov-
ernment agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.
Received July 16, 1909.
** Mickory King. A strain now being developed in South Africa.’’ (Davy.)

25738. SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM L., Sugar cane.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received July 2, 1909.
‘* Arrows of one of our best varieties of sugar cane (G. Z. No. 247). Rather a large
percentage of these seeds do not germinate.”’ (Treub.)

25740. PANICUM PALMAEFOLIUM Koen.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.
Received July 19, 1909.

‘*T do not consider this one of our best grasses, but it is a useful sort in shady places,
in comparatively warm districts, and in forest glades.’’ (Davy.)
Distribution.—A native of tropical Africa, and extending to the Cape.
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25742 to 25752.
From Bavaria, Germany. Presented by G. & S. Heil, Tiickelhausen, near
Wiirzburg, Bavaria, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received June, 1909.
Seeds of the following:

25742 and 25748. HorDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. Barley.
25742. Heil’s Hanna No. 4.
25743. Heil’s Hanna No. 2.

25744 and 25745. HorpEum pIsTICHON L. Barley.
25744. Original Franconian No. 1.
25745. Heil’s Improved Franconian.

25746 and 25747. HorRDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. Barley
25746. Heil’s Hanna No. 1.
25747. Heil’s Hanna No. 3.

25748. Triticum AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
Rimpau’s Red Schlanstetter Summer.
25749 and 25750. Avena sativa LL. Oat.

25749. Svaldfs Ligowo.
25750. Beseler No. 2.

25751. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE IL. Red clover.
German.

25752. Berta vuteaRis L. Sugar beet.
Remlingen.

25753. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

From Calcutta, India. Procured by Mr. William H. Michael, American consul-
general, who purchased the seed from Mr. S. P. Chatterjee, seedsman.
Received July 23, 1909.

Mottled brown and black.

25754. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
From Tamsui (Daitotei), Formosa, Japan. Presented by Mr. Carl F. Deichman,
American consul. Received July 26, 1909.

‘“Seeds of a watermelon growing in the island of Formosa, which has a fairly good
flavor and I believe with proper cultivation could be much improved in quality.
The meat of the melon is a very pretty shade of yellow, from lemon to light-orange
color, and the size averages about 12 inches in diameter. It would, no doubt, be
quite acceptable in the larger restaurants of New York, where there is always a demand
for something out of the ordinary. It is not rare here.’’ (Deichman.)

25755 to 25757. STIZOLOBIUM spp.
From Reduit, Mauritius. Presented by Dr. P. Boname, director, Agricultural
Station. Received July 26, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25755. Black.

“This is the most extensively cultivated and seems to be the most
vigorous.’’ (Boname.)

25756. Greenish yellow. j
25757. Yellowish, mottled with brown.
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25758 to 25774. Zea mays L. Corn.

From Ecuador. Presented by Mr. H. R. Dietrich, American consul-general,

Guayaquil, Ecuador. Received July 10, 1909.

Seeds of the following; descriptive notes by Mr. Dietrich.

25758. ‘‘Maiz amarillo grueso de Chillo (thick, yellow Chillo maize). Grown
near Quito, Ecuador, at an elevation of about 8,500 feet, in rich, black, loamy
soil. Does well with moderate moisture and is considered to produce better
than any other variety grown in Ecuador.”’

25759. ‘‘Maiz blanco (white maize). Grown near Quito, Ecuador. Not
quite as productive as some other varieties. It is claimed a good grade of
meal may*be made from it.”’

25760. ‘‘Maiz morocho blanco (white ‘twin’ maize). Grown on the hacienda
‘Montezerin,’ parish of Guayllabamba, near Quito, Ecuador. Elevation,
7,500 feet; moderately warm climate; sandy loam soil, very moist on account
of heavy rains. Produces fairly well.”

25761. ‘‘Maiz morocho grueso de Chillo, blanco (thick ‘twin’ Chillo maize,
white). Grown near Quito, Ecuador. Large, white, and hard; grown at an
elevation of 8,500 feet. Rich, black soil; moderate rainfall; produces well.”’

25762. ‘‘Maiz morocho blanco is a type of the hard maize and is distinctive
by the better quality of its chemical composition. It acquires greater pro-
portions than other kinds and is as productive as the best varieties grown in
Ecuador, but is somewhat slow in its growth and more dependent upon the
conditions of the soil than other varieties. From this, it is claimed, comes
the variety belonging to the hotter climates. This variety is grown in a
different locality in Ecuador than numbers 25760, 25761, and 25763.”

25763. ‘‘Maiz morocho amarillo is a type of the hard maize and is distinctive
by the better quality of its chemical composition. It acquires greater pro-
portions than other kinds and is as productive as the best varieties grown in
Ecuador, but is somewhat slow in its growth and more dependent upon the
conditions of the soil than other varieties. From this, it is claimed, comes
the variety belonging to the hotter climates. This variety is grown in a
different locality in Ecuador than numbers 25760 to 25762.”

25764. ‘‘Maiz amarillo (yellow maize). Grown at Tumbaco, east of Quito,
Ecuador, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Soil, sandy loam; average rainfall;
produces well.”

25765. ‘‘Maiz amarillo (yellow maize). Grown on the hacienda Tina, parish
of Conocoto, near Quito, Ecuador, at an elevation of 9,000 feet, in black soil.
Does well with moderate rainfall.”

25766. “‘Maiz delgado amarillo (thin, yellow maize). From parish of
Quinche, near Quito, Ecuador. Grows in mixed or black sandy soil at an
elevation of about 8,000 feet when abundant rain falls.”

25767. ‘‘Maiz delgado pintado (thin, painted maize). From parish Pomasqui,
near Quito, Ecuador. Elevation 8,000 feet; sandy soil; average rainfall;
produces well.”

25768. ‘‘Maiz del indio (the Indian’s maize). Grown on the table-lands
in the interior of Ecuador.”

25769. ‘‘Maiz Cangil. Grown on the table-lands in the interior of Ecuador.”

25770. ‘‘Maiz amarillo de Chillo (yellow Chillo maize). Grown on the table-
lands in the interior of Ecuador.” ;

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25758 to 25'774—Continued.

25771. ‘‘Maiz negro (black maize). Grown on the table-lands in the interior
of Ecuador.”

25772. ‘‘Maiz amarillo comun (common yellow maize). Grown on the table-
lands in the interior of Ecuador. ”

25773. “‘Maiz Chulpi. Grown on the table-lands in the interior of Ecuador. ”’

25774. ‘Mixed corn grown on the low land near Guayaquil. Used for all
purposes for which corn may be used.”

25775. JATROPHA sp.

From Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Mr. William W. Canada, American con-
sul. Received July 23, 1909.

‘“This seed came from a tree that grows wild in the lowlands of this district, is very
abundant, and apparently also very rich in oil. The local name is Duraznillo, and its
commercial value, if any, is unknown here.” (Canada.)

25776. LAWSONIA INERMIS L.

From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. H. F. Schultz, horticul-
turist. Received July 23, 1909.

“This plant has proved very valuable here as an ornamental and flowering shrub.
The individually small and rather insignificant yellow flowers form a compact, and
yet graceful, panicle and are produced in great masses between the small fine foliage.
The plant often produces flowers the first year and abundantly after that. The fra-
grance is very strong, somewhat resembling that of Cestrwm nocturnum, and, like the
latter, is exhaled even more strongly in the evenings, from which characteristic it has
obtained its local name Dama del noche.

‘‘Although I do not know whether this plant has ever been used for the manufacture
of perfume I should think that it would be suitable for that purpose in frost-free
regions of the United States.”’ (Schultz.)

‘Known as henna, is a shrub long cultivated in the Orient, especially in Egypt and
Arabia, where it is used for a variety of purposes. The flowers serve as a perfumery
material by virtue of a volatile oil which they contain, having an odor said to closely
resemble that of the tea rose. Besides their use in applications to wounds, sores, etc.,
the leaves are used in some regions to color the finger nails red.. The root is astrin-
gent.” (kh. A. True.)

Distribution.—Probably a native of the northern part of Africa and western Asia;
generally cultivated throughout the warmer parts of Asia and Africa.

25777. ZIZYPHUS JuJUBA (L.) Lam.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received July
27, 1909.

Procured as a stock for Zizyphus sativa, Chinese date. See 8. P. I. Nos. 23439 to
23446 for description.

25778 to 25781. GLYCINE HISPIDA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received July 19, 1909.

Seeds of the following:
25778. Black. 25780. Yellow.

25779. Yellow. 25781. Brown.
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25782 and 25783. ALBizziA spp.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received July 24, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25782. ALBIZZIA STIPULATA Boiv.

A large, deciduous, fast-growing tree, whose wood is used for manufacturing
cart wheels, wooden bells, cabinetwork, and furniture, as well as for fuel; the
branches are used for fodder, and the trunk yields a gum, which is used for sizing
paper. It isanative of India and the Malay Archipelago, and widely distrib-
uted in tropical and subtropical Asia,

25783. ALBiIzzIA MOLUCCANA Miq.

A tree with large compound leaves, and bearing flowers in small globular
heads. The stamens are long and form an ornamental ball around the head of
the flowers. The pods are long and strap shaped. It is a native of the Molucca
Islands.

25784. AVENA STERILIS L. Oat.
From Mustapha-Alger, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Government
Botanic Gardens. Received July 26, 1909.
“Variety sub-sativa. <A cultivated oat developed by utilizing | the spontaneous
mutations of Avena sterilis.”’ (Trabut.)

25785 to 25788.
From Amani, Hafen Tanga, German East Africa. Presented by Dr. A. Zimmer-
mann, Royal Agricultural Institute. Received July 24, 1909.
Seeds of the following:

25785 to 25787. Viana unGuicuLata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
25785. Reddish brown.
25786. Brown, speckled with black.
25787. Mottled brown.

25788. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.

25797 and 25798.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Dr. Carlos Thays, director, Botan-
ical Garden. Received July 19, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25797. AsprmbDOSPERMA QUEBRACHO-BLANCO Schlecht. Quebracho-blanco.

““An evergreen tree of the family Apocynacez, native of Argentina. The
leaves are said to contain 27 per cent tannin. The bark, variously cstimated
as containing from 2 to 11 per cent tannir, has been used in leather making.
The bark contains also 6 alkaloids, one of which, aspidiospermine, is regarded
as of most importance as a drug.’’ (W. W. Stockberger.)

Distribution.—A large tree, native of the valley of La Plata River in
Argentina.

25798. Scuinus HuIGAN Molina.

‘This tree, of the family Anacardiacex, is a native of South America, and is
closely related to the ‘pepper tree’ cultivated in California. It has been said
to yield 19 to 20 per cent tannin, and according to Siewert the leaves are used
in South America as a tanning material.’? (W. W. Stockberger.)

Distribution.—A native of South America, being found in Brazil, mabe tie,
Uruguay, Chile, and Peru.

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25799 to 25802.

From Saigon, Cochin Caina. Presented by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American con-
sul. Received July 30, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

25799. CaNANGA opoRATA (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thom. lang ilang.
See 8. P. I. No. 22744 for description.
Distribution.—A native of Java and the Philippine Islands, and cultivated
in India and other tropical countries.
25800. Crinum asiAticum L.
“‘T consider this one of the most ornamental plants I know for a lawn or a
large jardiniere.’’ (Conner.)
Distribution.—Native and cultivated throughout tropical India and Ceylon.

25801. DirrEROCARPUS DYERI Pierre.
“Dau song nang.”

Distribution.—A large tree of the valley of the Donnai River, in the region
around Saigon, Cochin China.

25802. DiprEROCARPUS PUNCTULATUS Pierre.
“Dau do.”’

Distribution.—Same as No. 25801.

25803. CAESALPINIA NUGA (L.) Ait.

From Luzon, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William 8S. Lyon, Manila,
P.I. Received July 30, 1909.

‘“A very attractive and sweet-scented, flowered, scandent shrub.’”’ (Lyon.) See
S. P. I. No. 20944 for previous introduction and description.

Distribution —A native of the southern part of Asia, and extending through the
Malay Archipelago and Polynesian Islands to Australia.

25804 to 25807. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Mitchell, S. Dak. Presented by Prof. W. A. Wheeler, through Mr. Charles J.
Brand. Received July 31, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

25804. ‘(South Dakota No. 162.) Grimm alfalfa, crop of 1908. Originally
grown at Kiilsheim, near Tauberbischofsheim, Baden, Germany. (See S. P.
I. No. 24767.) Brought to Carver County, Minn., in 1857, and grown there
since 1858. Present sample grown at Mitchell, 8. Dak., in 1908, from seed
secured in Carver County, Minn., in 1904, and grown at Highmore, S. Dak.,
1905 to 1906. Highmore seed taken to Mitchell, S. Dak., in 1907, where it
has since been grown. The 1907 crop of this same strain, grown at Mitchell,
S. Dak., is under experiment under P. L. H. Nos. 3329 and 3331.’’ (Brand.)

25805. “(South Dakota No. 164.) Acclimatized Turkestan alfalfa, crop of
1908. Originally imported from Tashkent, Turkestan, in 1898, under S. P. I.
No. 991. Grown at Brookings, 8. Dak., from 1898 to 1904. Brookings seed
taken to Highmore, 8. Dak., and grown there from 1905 to 1906. Highmore
seed taken to Mitchell, S. Dak., and grown there since 1907. The 1907 crop
of this number is under experiment under P. L. H. No. 3330.’’ (Brand.)

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25804 to 25807—Continued.

25806. ‘‘(South Dakota No. 167.) Of unknown origin. Purchased from a
seed dealer at Hartford, 8. Dak., in 1894, and grown near Baltic, S. Dak.,
from 1894 to 1904. Baltic seed grown at Highmore, S. Dak., from 1904 to 1906.
Highmore seed grown at Mitchell, 8S. Dak., from 1907 to the present time.
Seed of the 1906 crop is under experiment under 8. P. I. No. 19969 and
P. L. H. No. 3251. The 1907 seed is under experiment under §. P. I. No.
22946 and P. L. H. No. 3332. The present sample and §. P. I. No. 25537 are
of the 1908 crop. (The so-called Baltic alfalfa.)’’ (Brand.)

25807. ‘‘(South Dakota No. 240.) Acclimatized Turkestan alfalfa, crop of
1908. This sample was grown from the same parent seed as No. 25805, South
Dakota No. 164. This strain of Turkestan presents one of the most striking
examples of acclimatization yet encountered. Seed of the original importa-
tion, S. P. I. No. 991, was grown at Highmore, 8S. Dak., from 1899 until 1906.
Highmore seed was taken to Mitchell, S. Dak., in 1901, where it has since
been grown. The present sample and 8. P. I. No. 25607 are of the 1908 seed
crop, grown at Mitchell. The 1906 seed crop, grown at Highmore, is under
experiment under P. L. H. No. 3252.’ (Brand.)

25816. Tacca PINNATIFIDA Forst.
From Quilimane, Zambesia, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Mr. O. W.
Barrett, Director of Agriculture, Lourenco Marquez, Mozambique, Portuguese

East Africa. Received July 31, 1909.

‘‘Semicultivated plant having 3 to 5 Amorphophallus-like leaves from a cluster of
smooth, thin-skinned, roundish corms and a corymbose cluster of greenish flowers on
the summit of a naked, yellowish, erect stipe (some 3 to 4 feet high, about twice height
of leaves). Corms edible. The natives use it in a variety of ways—like potatoes and
dry it in the form of a coarse flour. Habitat, gardens (and vicinity) of natives in
Zambesia district. Native name, J’lide.’’ (Barrett.)

Distribution.—Widely distributed in Africa, India, Australia, and the Pacific
islands.

25817. BAROSMA CRENULATA (L.) Hook. Buchu.

From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Mr. Charles P. Lounsbury, govern-
ment entomologist, Department of Agriculture. Received August 2, 1909.
**Buchu succeeds best if sown in time and treated in the same way as nursery trans-
plants. It naturally grows in amongst large rocks, so that the roots go into the ground
at the side of the rocks or large stones; this keeps the roots cool, and the ground holds
moisture longer. Buchu stands here at 1,500 to 4,000 feet elevation.’’ (Lounsbury.)
“This is a shrub about 3 feet high bearing short-petioled, opposite leaves, which
vary in form from narrowly oval to lanceolate, with crenate margins and with the
surface marked by pellucid oil glands. The leaves form a drug, official in many
lands, in America under the name of buchu leaves, valued for their diaphoretic, diuretic,
and tonic properties. They contain from | to 2 per cent of a volatile oil. The plant
occurs uncultivated in the vicinity of Cape Town, South Africa.””? (R. H. True.)

25822 to 25831. Gourd.
From Nice, France. Presented by Hon. Dulany Hunter, consul-general. Re-
ceived August 3, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25822 to 25824. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser.
25822. Ornamental, spiral shaped, climbing.
25823. Ornamental, bottle shaped, climbing.
25824. Bottle shaped.
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25822 to 25831—Continued.
25825. Lurra cyiinprica (L.) Roemer.
Ornamental, sponge, climbing.
25826 to 25830. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser.
25826. Ornamental, stick shaped, grim.
25827. Ornamental, pointed end, climbing.
25828. Ornamental, siphon shaped, climbing.
25829. Ornamental, climbing. From Corsica, Bachouela.
25830. Ornamental.
25831. CucursBira pepo L.
- “The ‘Festival des Gougourdons’ is held here in the spring, and these seeds are from
gourds which are exhibited therc. The nurseryman states that the sceds should be
planted in a flowerpot and not transferred until the plant is about to throw out a few
leaves; that the soil should be well manured, but not too abundantly, as in that case
the gourd does not become sufficiently dry to be used for holding liquids. When the
plants are large enough they are tied to trellis work so they car be exposed to the sun.
They need comparatively little water, and the fruit should be protected from heavy
dews by being kept covered at night. The seeds are planted in the spring, and the
fruit, which dries on the plant, is ready to bo gathered by the end of September or
early in October. The peasants at Cimiez produce pipes and other articles of odd
shapes by wrapping parts of the gourd before it has ripened with soft pieces of cloth,
and are thus enabled to bend them into the form they wish to produce. In this way
the covered parts do not develop freely, and, remaining soft, can be bent into the
desired shape.’ ( Hunter.)

25841 to 25844. Ariium cepa L. : Onion.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Mr. Solomon Berliner, American
consul. Received August 5, 1909.

Seeds of the following:
25841. Bermuda Red. 25843. Bermuda White.
25842. Wildpret’s Golden. 25844. Crystal-Waz.

25845. MAcADAMIA TERNIFOLIA F. Muell.
From Wellington Point, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. Pink.
Received August 2, 1909.
For description, see 8. P. I. No. 18382.
Distribution.—A small tree, native of the eastern part of Australia, being found in

the valleys of the rivers in the southeastern part of Queensland, and in New South
Wales.

25846. OLEA FOVEOLATA EK. Meyer.

From East London district, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr.
Charles P. Lounsbury, government entomologist, Department of Agriculture,
who procured the seeds from Mr. Henry G. Flanagan, F. L. S., of ‘‘Prospect,”’
Komgha district, for whom they were collected by a Mr. Oliver. Received
August 9, 1909.

‘‘The district where these seeds were collected has a warm, temperate climate with
about 30 inches of rainfall, chiefly in the summer months.” (Lounsbury.)

Distribution.—A tall shrub, native of the woods of the southern part of Africa.
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25847. PrRoTEA GRANDIFLORA Thunb.

From Grahamstown, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Medley

Wood, director, Botanic Gardens. Received July 31, 1909. :

A shrub or small tree, 3 to 10 feet high, with oblong, sessile, shining leaves, and
large, white flower heads, which resemble a globe artichoke in appearance.

~

25848. ScHLeIcneERA TRIsUGA Willd. Kussum.
rom Dhamtari, Raipur, India. Presented by A. E. Lowrie, esq., Deputy Con-
servator of Forests. Received August 12, 1909.

“This seed ought to be sown in fairly rich sandy loam, in boxes, to begin with.
When the young plants are about 9 inches high they should be planted out in a well-
drained sandy soil.”’ (Lowrie.)

‘This Indian tree, known as the lac tree or Ceylon oak, 1s one of the sources of shel-
lac. The wingless female of the lac insect (Tachardia lacca Kerr) with its piercing
mouth parts punctures the bark of the young, tender twigs, from which the shellac
flows down the stemsand hardens. The seeds yield a fatty oil, the so-called ‘Macassar’
oil, which contains free hydrocyanie acid, as well as the glycerides of oleic, palmitic,
and arachidic acids. The wood, which is much used, is hard and durable and takes
a polish. The sapwood is white, the heartwood is reddish brown.” (R. H/. True.)

Distribution.—A large tree, native throughout central and southern India, and
extending through the Malay Archipelago to the Philippines.

25849 to 25856. Avena sativa L. Oat.
From Madrid, Spain. Presented by Mr. A. Ramirez, El Hogar Espafiol. Re-
ceived August 13, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25849. Open, white, panicle.
25850. Large, white.
25851. Common.
25852. Large, white, panicle.
25853. Black, open, panicle.
25854. Black.
25855. Black oat with pendent panicle.
25856. Yellow.

25857. VicNA UNGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Venice, Italy. Presented by Dr. Angelo Sullam, of Portotolle, Taglia di
Po, Italy, through Mr. Haven Metcalf. Received August 14, 1909.
Black-Eye.

25858 to 25860.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Manila. Re-
ceived August 16, 1909.

Plants of the following:
25858 and 25859. CaLaMus sp.
25858. From Batanes Islands.
25859. From Palawan Island.

‘‘Palasan”’. ’

‘“ All the good rattans I know are strictly equatorial and not to be thought of

in any of our occidental possessions other than the Canal Zone. I have crossed
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25858 to 25860—Continued.

25858 and 25859—Continued.
the Isthmus twice. The yellow clay still impresses my memory withits sticki-
ness and with its similarity to the yellow clays of Mount Canlaon (Negros), where
J think perhaps I have seen the most riotous growth of Palasan—our best rat-
tan. As I remember it, the rainfall on the Isthmus is probably about 2,400 to
2,500 mm. (94 to 98 inches). If it is less than 2,000 mm. (about 79 inches), I
think rattans would not do much, although at Perak the precipitation is less
and they raise some good, long-jointed canes.

‘“For environment the rattans want jungle and plenty of it. My remem-
brance of the zone is that the hills were unbroken jungle. Calamus must have
a thick mass of medium-sized vegetation to scramble over.

“There is a single feature of Calamus culture which differentiates 1t posi-
tively from every other sylvan product with which I am acquainted. It is
(if there be any such thing) an exception to the law of selection. All are fit
to survive under conditions where all other species except those fortuitously
well placed would succumb. No amount of crowding or shading seems to
choke off a young rattan. Its progress is tedious under adverse conditions,
but it struggles up till it gets light and then nothing but the bolo or cutlass
can hold it back. In planting practice, this gives it a supreme advantage over
most plants. Further, it eliminates the bugbear and expense of jungle clear-
ing, a matter which is to be heavily reckoned. I am not prepared to give a
thesis on rattan culture, but close observation of its behavior in our smooth
bamboo (cana boho), which makes a thicket impervious to any animal except
a wild pig and which is voracious enough to choke out every other kind of
vegetable life except Calamus, inspires me with exceptional credulity to
believe it can be grown more nearly as a purely spontaneous crop than any
economic product known, not excepting common timber trees.

‘““T am not advocating complete neglect; removal of a fallen limb or a rank
herbaceous weed, or an occasional slash with a bolo, would probably accelerate
growth, but 1t is not an essential factor to success. The best commercial rat-
tans, both Calamus and Damonorpas, are spiny as hedgehogs and immune
from the raids of even deer. Best of all, they are renascent from the butt,
and the same land and same planting may be cut over in six or seven years for
a second time. There are two very serious drawbacks to a very general adop-
tion of rattan planting for profit. One, their shy fruiting habits and conse-
quent scarcity of seed; the other, slow development.

“The fruits are eaten by birds, and seeds can only be obtained where they
are concealed from the birds. All the species, I fancy, are, as seeds, of fugitive
vitality. This is not only my own limited experience, but is evidently that
of European seedsmen—those who are specialists in palm seeds, and who rarely
offer them for sale. As most of the species until they reach the sprawling age
are remarkably ornamental, far more so than most palms, I can only explain
their absence from catalogues of tropical ornamentals upon these grounds.

‘“‘T can give you no idea of the time required to yield a crop. I only know
that the crop is slow, veryslow. The renewal cropisrapid. Ihave seen canes
on cut-over lands which had been stripped four years before. I think in five
or six years at most, and on poor lands, a second crop can be depended upon.
A seedling crop, perhaps, in 10 years.’’ (Lyon.)

25860. LivistoNA WHITFORDII BECCARI.
‘““This is far more compact, bushy, and ornamental than Livistona rotundi-
folia.”’ (Lyon.)
Distribution.—A native of the province of Tayabas in the island of Luzon.
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25861. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.
From Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. F. Evans, acting superin-
tendent, Botanic Gardens. Received August 18, 1909.
Seeds.
Julie. See S. P. 1. No. 21515 for previous introduction and description,

25862. Cirrus NoBILIS Lour.
From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American
consul. Received August 14, 1909.
Seeds.
‘**A very fine, flat, green-skinned mandarin orange, a little larger than the ordinary
ones of this type. The flesh is quite reddish in color, and the flavor is a combination
of that of the ordinary flat and the round loose-skin oranges.’’ (Conner.)

25863 to 25866.
From Nairobi, British East Africa. Presented by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Akeley,
Chicago, Ill., through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received August 17, 1909.
Seeds of the following economic plants, grown by the Wakamba tribe of natives:

25863. PENNISETUM AMERICANUM (L.) Scoum. Pearl millet.
Cat-tail millet, called by the Wakamba tribe Mwee.

25864. ELrusine coracaNna (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.
Wim b i.

25865. CaJAN INDICUM Spreng.
A species of bean. Mr. Akeley states that this is a bean of rapid growth which

the natives use for wood.

25866. Zra Mays L. Corn.

A variety of Indian corn grown by the Wakamba tribe.

25867. CrrRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
From Merw, Russian Turkestan. Presented by Capt. M. L. Cummins, Sixteenth
Infantry, U. S. Army, Fort Crook, Nebr. Received August 13, 1909.
‘‘The melon is orange colored and not reddish inside, and in my opinion was the
best I have ever eaten. The seeds came from a melon I had in Merw in the south-
central part of Turkestan.’’ (Cummins.)

25868 to 25869.

From Louren¢o Marquez, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Mr. O. W.
Barrett, Director of Agriculture. Received August 14, 1909.

25868. (Undetermined.)

“(No. 29, June 28, 1909.) From Nhamacurra, Quilimane, Portuguese East
Africa. Native name (Chizena) ‘Mucuipile.’ A forest plant growing in sandy
soil. Rhizome (attaining a weight of several pounds), irregular in shape;
starch content moderate. Height 2 to 4 feet.’? (Barrett.)

25869. GLADIOLUS sp.

(No. 28, June 28, 1909.) From Nhamacurra, Quilimane, Portuguese East
Africa. Native name (Chizena) ‘Tumbanimasa.’ A plant of the low moist
lands of the Zambezi Valley. Flower pale yellow, medium size, opening
nearly downward. Bulb, pale-brown coat, yellow inside. Height 2 to 3
feet.’’ (Barrett.)

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25870. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

From Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. Francis Watts, Commis-
sioner of Agriculture, through Mr. John R. Bovell, superintendent. Received
August 4, 1909.

‘Bengal bean.”

25871. Trirotium PRATENSE L. Red clover.

From Huntsville, Ala. Purchased from Mr. Clarendon Davis. Received
August 6, 1909.

‘Seed of red clover, which has proved disease resistant at Huntsville, where red

clover usually suffers severely. This strain was developed from surviving plants.”

(J. M. Westgate.)

25874. PASSIFLORA EDULIS Sims. Passion fruit.
From Sydney, Australia. Presented by Van Dyk & Lindsay, importers, 209
Washington street, New York, N. Y. Received August 20, 1909.
See 8. P. I. No. 12899 for description.

Distribution.—A native of Brazil, and cultivated in other tropical countries.

25876. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS L.
Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, Director of Agriculture, Om eaIG0 Marquez,
Portuguese East Africa. Received August 21, 1909.

‘““(No. 30, July 24, 1909.) A slender-stem, climbing, bean-like plant received from
Mr. Henry Brown, of Mlanje, Nyasaland, and stated by him to have been brought
from the Kongo basin. Grown at Lourenco Marquez. Flowers in short racemes,
whitish.’’ (Barrett.)

25879. BrLou MARMELOS (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael.

From Lahore, Punjab, India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Mustoe, superintendent,
Government Archeeological Gardens. Received July 31, 1909.

See 8. P. I. No. 24450 for description.

25880. PruNus TOMENTOSA Thunb.

From Ottawa, Canada. Presented by Mr. W. T. Macoun, horticulturist, Central
Experimental Farm. Received at the Upper Mississippi Plant Introduction
Garden, Ames, Iowa, July 29, 1909.

“(Ames Ac. No. 458, 1909.) ‘This cherry appears to be hardier in fruit bud than
any other cherry we have at the Experimental Farm, and as it makes good preserves
and is fair eating I think it quite an acquisition.’ (Macoun.) For more complete
description, see Annual Report, W. T. Macoun, horticulturist, Central Experimental
Farm, Ottawa, Canada. 1908: 106.” (S.A. Beach.)

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree, occurring in the northwestern part of India,
northern China, Manchuria, and Japan.

25884 to 25887.

From Cochin China. Secured by Mr. Xavier Salomon, chief, Botanical Garden,
Saigon, and presented by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American consul. Received
August 24, 1909.

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25884 to 25887—Continued.

Plants of the following:
25884 to 25886. From Cape St. Jacques. ?
25884. CINNAMOMUM LOUREIRU Nees.

“This species is supposed to be one of the most valuable sources of
some of the best cinnamon that comes to our market.’’ (R. I. True.)

Distribution.—A native of the mountains of Cochin China and of Japan.
25885. ATALANTIA sp.
25886. TeTRACRONIA CYMOSA Pierre.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree, native of the mountains in the
vicinity of Binh Dinh, French Indo-China.
25887. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA L. Mangosteen.
From Saigon. ‘‘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, with here and there a bright, hardened drop of the yellow juice
which marks some injury to the rind when it was young. As these mangosteens
are sold in the Dutch East Indies—heaped up on fruit baskets or made up into
long, regular bunches, with thin strips of braided bamboo—they are as strik-
ingly handsome as anything of the kind could well be, but it is only when the
fruit is opened that its real beauty is seen. The rind is thick and tough, and
in order to get at the pulp inside it requires a circular cut with a sharp knife
to lift the top half off like a cap, exposing the white segments, five, six, or seven
in number, lying loose in the cup. The cut surface of the rind is of a most
delicate pink color and is studded with small yellow points formed by the drops of
exuding juice. As you lift out of this cup, one by one, the delicate segments,
which are the size and shape of those of a mandarin orange, the light-pink sides
of the cup and the veins of white and yellow embedded in it are visible. The
separate segments are between snow-white and ivory in color and are covered
with a delicate network of fibers, and the side of each segment where it presses
against its neighbor is translucent and slightly tinged with pale green. As one
poises the dainty bit of snowy fruit on his fork and looks at the empty pink
cup from which it has been taken, he hardly knows whether the delicate flavor
or the beautiful coloring of the fruit pleases him the more, and he invariably
stops to admire the rapidly deepening color of the cut rind as it changes on
exposure to the air from light pink to deep brown. The texture of the man-
gosteen pulp much resembles that of a well-ripened plum, only it is so delicate
that it melts in your mouth like a bit of ice cream. The flavor is quite inde-
scribably delicious and resembles nothing you know of, and yet reminds you,
with a long after-taste, of all sorts of creams and ices. There is nothing to mar
the perfection of this fruit, unless it be that the juice from the rind forms an
indelible stain on a white napkin. Even the seeds are often partly or wholly
lacking, and, when present, are generally so thin and small that they are really
no trouble to get rid of. Where cheap and abundant, as in Java, one eats these
fruits by the half peck, and is never tired of them. They produce no feeling
of satiety, such as the banana and the mango do, for there is little substance to
the delicate pulp.”” (David Fairchild.)

25888 to 25890.

From India. Presented by Mrs. Effie Pyle Fisher, Igatpuri, through Miss
Audrey Goss. Received August 25, 1909.
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Seeds of the following:
25888. FERONIA ELEPHANTUM Correa.

“This is the wood-apple of India and Ceylon, a deciduous tree with pinnate
leaves, bearing a fruit about the size of an orange, but with a very thick, woody
rind.

‘The pulp of the fruit is acid and aromatic and is sometimes eaten by the
natives of India; it is also used to prepare a jelly much resembling that made
from black currants, but this jelly is said to have a very astringent taste.

“This plant is allied to the bael fruit of India, Belou marmelos, and is being
grown to hybridize with that species, and also for trial as a stock upon which
to graft it.’ (W. T. Swingle.)

Distribution.—A medium-sized tree, found in the sub-Himalayan forests.
from the Ravi eastward, and throughout the greater part of the plains of India,
being more frequent in the moist tracts of Bombay, Madras, Bengal, and Burma
than in northern India.

25889. BerLtou MARMELOS (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael.
Both of the above are from the state gardens, Baroda.
25890. BrLou MARMELOS (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael.

From Mr. George Hodson, florist and seedsman, Bangalore.
See 8. P. I. No. 24450 for description of Below marmelos.

25891 to 25893.
From Ootacamund, India. Presented by Rev. G. N. Thomssen, American Bap-
tist Telugu Mission, Bapatia, South India. Received August 20, 1909.
Seeds of the following:
25891. RHopomyrtuS TOMENTOSA (Ait.) Wight.

The Downy myrtle, or Hill gooseberry, is a handsome evergreen shrub, with
broad glossy leaves, pink flowers larger than those of a peach and lasting for
several weeks, and dark-purple berries about the size of a cherry and tasting
like araspberry. The fruits are eaten raw, and used for making jam and jelly.
(Adapted from Bailey.)

Distribution.—An evergreen shrub, native of the southeastern part of Asia,
extending from India through China, the Malay Archipelago, and the Philip-
pines to Japan.

25892. PHYSALIS PERUVIANA L.

From plants of ten years’ select cultivation of the South African Cape goose-
berry in India.

Distribution.—A native of Peru and cultivated throughout the Tropics.
25893. (Unidentified.)
White straw flowers growing wild on the Nilgiris.

25894 to 25897.

' From Simla, India. Presented by Mr. E. Cotes, Indian News Agency, through
Mr. Frank N. Meyer. Received August 27, 1909.

Seeds of the following:

25894. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
25895. PrRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.
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25894 to 25897—Continued.
25896. Prunus puppuUM Roxb. Cherry.

Distribution.—A tree, native of the northern part of India, extending from
the Indus to Sikkim, usually at an elevation of between 2,500 and 7,000 feet.

25897. Pyrus sp. Pear.

‘“These seeds were collected from wild Himalayan fruit trees, growing at an eleva-
tion of 7,000 feet about Simla.”’ ( Cotes.)

25898 to 25901. Vicia rapa L. Horse bean.
From United Provinces, India. Presented by Mr. T. F. Main, Deputy Director
of Agriculture, Poona, Bombay Presidency. Received August 27, 1909.
‘The three last numbers seem to be of one variety collected from different villages,
while the first is quite different.’ ( Main.)

25902 and 25903. Vicia rapa L. Horse bean.
From Egypt. Presented by Mr. George P. Foaden, secretary, Khedivial Agri-
cultural Society, Cairo. Received August 28, 1909.
Seeds of the following: notes by Mr. Foaden.
25902. Saidi. Planted in Upper Egypt under basin irrigation.
25908. Beheri. Planted in Lower Egypt under canal irrigation.
These are the same variety, but recognized by the cultivators as being cultivated
under two different systems of irrigation.

25904 to 25907. Vicia rapa L. Horse bean.

From Friesland Province, Holland. Presented by Dr. M. Greshoff, Koloniaal
Museum, Haarlem, Holland. Received August 6, 1909.

25908. Myrica naGci Thunb.
From Tangsi, China. Procured by Rev. Alexander Kennedy, at the request of
Mr. Frank N. Meyer. Received August 21, 1909.
See S. P. I. Nos. 22977 and 22904 to 22906 for descriptions.
“These seeds are for stocks; better varieties are to be grafted on to them later. The
plants are exceedingly hard to transplant. The trees thrive wherever the loquat
does.’’ ( Meyer.)

25909. Mimusops KAUKI L. ‘‘Adam’s-apple.”’
From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman, Hortus tenggerensis.
Received August 26, 1909.

A large tree, native of India, the Malay Archipelago, and Australia. The fruit
resembles Zizyphus jujuba in flavor, and is edible. The wodd is red, fine grained,
and easy to work.

25910. VicgNA uNnGUICULATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

From Entebbe, Uganda, British East Africa. Presented by the Botanical, For-
estry, and Scientific Department. Received August 26, 1909.

Brown. There seem to be several varieties in this lot.

25911 and 25912.

From Lal Bagh, Bangalore, India. Presented by Mr. G. A. Gammie, Imperial
Cotton Specialist, Kirkee, India, at the request of Mr. J. Mollison, Inspector-
General of Agriculture in India. Received August 30, 1909.

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Seeds of the following:

25911. FERONIA ELEPHANTUM Correa. Wood-apple.
See No. 25888 for description.
25912. Bertou marMe os (L.) W. F. Wight. Bael.

“The bael fruit is highly prized by natives of this country and is an article of
food with them, especially in Upper India. A very nice cooling drink is made
from its pulp in the hot season, also a nice jam is prepared out of it. The unripe
and the ripe fruit and its rind, root, leaves, and flowers are used medicinally.
Sherbet made from the ripe fruit is very valuable in cholera and bowel com-
plaints.” (Gammuie.)

25913 to 25920.

From Hangchow, China. Presented by Rev. W. 8. Sweet, Wayland Academy,
Baptist Missionary Union, Eastern China Mission. Received August 2, 1909.
Seeds of the following; notes by Mr. Sweet.
25913 and 25914. Vicia rasa L. Broad bean.
25913. Green. 25914. Brown.
Vine 2 feet long. Used as human and animal food and also for firewood.
Ripe from April to May.
25915. DoxicHos LaBiaB L. Bonavist bean.
White. Known as the crested bean; vine 4 to 6 feet; used as human food and
for firewood; ripe in September.
25916. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
Red. Used for food; vine small and fine, 6 inches high; ripe in September.
25917. Pisum sativum L.
Tall vine; ripe from May to June; used for forage.
25918. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) W. F. Wight.
Black. Tall vine.
25919 and 25920. GtycINE HispipA (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
25919. Yellow. Vine 1 foot high; ripe from November to December.
The cheese made from this bean forms a large element of food here; if
adapted to American taste a profitable business could be established
in the States.
25920. Black. Ripe from June to August; used the same as No.
25919.

25921 to 25925.

From Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir, British India. Presented by Mr. Rassul Galwan. eG
Received August 27, 1909.

Seeds of the following; notes by Mr. Galwan. |
25921. Triticum AEstTivum L. Wheat. f

Before this seed is sown the field is put under water till the ground is wet a
half foot deep. Then wait ten to twenty days, till the ground is fairly dry and
the seed can be sown. The ground must be neither too wet nor toodry. Before
the seed is sown manure is spread about one-half inch thick over the ground.
The first water is given when the wheat is about 2 inches high, the ground
being soaked about one-half foot deep. After it becomes dry again a second
watering isgiven. It is better to waita little too long than to water too quickly.

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25921 to 25925—Continued.

Up to the third watering care must be used, after that the wheat is strong an
water can be given at any time it is dry. The more water given the better th
crop.

25922. HorpDeEvUM sp. Hull-less barley.

The method of sowing this is the same as for wheat, the only difference being
that this can be sown late, as it ripens in two to three months. Flour is made
from it, but the bread is not as good as the bread made from wheat flour. Mos
people use it, therefore, as Suttoo, which is made as follows: First, wash the
barley in cold water, after waiting one day put in the sunshine and let dry.
Then fry in an iron pot until brown, then take to a mill and have it ground into
flour, which is eaten with Ladaki tea; some eat it with water, some mix it
with butter, sugar, and tea, for there is no need to cook it again. If hot things
can not be had, it can be eaten with cold water.

259283. VictaA FABA L. Horse bean.

Brownish black.

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25924. Laruyrus sativus L.

This is sown with wheat. It can be sown in places a little cold, and there is
no need to use any manure. The sowing methods are the same as those used in
sowing wheat. The seed is sown about the 10th of May and ripens in about
three months. At the sowing time the seed needs more moisture than wheat
or it will not grow well.

25925. Pisum ARVENSE L. Field pea.

This is sown in hot places, and does best in sandy soil. It is sown here about
the 20th or the 25th of April, and ripens in about three months. The method
of sowing is the same as that of wheat, except that no manure is put on the field.
If manured the plants grow very large but without beans. The stalks are good
to feed to animals. Before sowing, the ground should be wetter than when
wheat is sown or the beans will not do well.

25926 and 25927.
From Igatpuri, India. Presented by Mrs. Effie Pyle Fisher, through Miss Audrey
Goss. Received August 31, 1909.
Seeds of the following:

25926. FrrRoNIA ELEPHANTUM Correa.

See No. 25888 for description.

25927. ANONA RETICULATA L. Custard-apple.
See S. P. I. No. 5210 for description.

25928. CoLCHICUM sp.

From Alpine heights of Geoyjé Dagh, above Hassanbeyli, Amanus Mountains.
Presented by Mrs. F. A. Shepard, Aintab, Turkey. Received August 19, 1909.

‘*4 wild colchicum having large, pink, very showy blossoms in September. Fruit
ripens in May.’ (Shepard.)

25929 to 25931. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Columbia, Mo. Presented by Mr. G. C. Broadhead. Received August 21,
1909.
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25929 to 25931—Continued.

Seeds of the following:
25929. 1903 crop. 25931. 1909 crop.
25930. 1908 crop.

“Between 1825 and 1835 the Rev. Albert Holladay, of Virginia, was Presbyterian
missionary to Persia. He brought to America seeds of a cantaloupe. My father
raised this melon in Virginia, and in 1836 brought seed to St. Charles County, Mo.,
where he raised it until his death in 1853. Relatives and friends have since raised it.
I have for thirty years, also my brother William, living at Clayton, St. Louis County.
The melon raised in Virginia and in Missouri for ten or twenty years was smaller and
sweeter than that raised since. It seems the first was not much over 4 inches in
diameter and good to the outer rind. The melon now is as much as 6 inches in diam-
eter and has at least a one-half of an inch of rind. When ripe it pulls off easily and
generally has a red gum at stem where it breaks. A good melon of this kind is stili

better than most others and we call it the ‘Persian cantaloupe.’’’ (Broadhead.)
25932. MrpIcAGo SATIVA L. Alfalfa.
From Aintab, Turkey. Presented by Mrs. F. A. Shepard. Received Septem-
ber 3, 1909.

‘“This seed was collected in the arid regions about Aintab, about 3,500 feet above
the sea and 100 miles inland. There is scarcely any rain for five months in the year.
The plant is not planted for pasturage, but grows upon wild lands, where sheep and
goats browse.’’ (Shepard.)

25934. CrrRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.

From Robertson, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. Charles P.
Lounsbury, government entomologist, Cape of Good Hope, Department of
Agriculture, Cape Town, who procured the seeds from Mr. E. A. Visser, manager
of the Experiment Station at Robertson. Received September 4, 1909.

Monketaan.

‘‘Mr. Visser says this plant yielded melons at the rate of 75 tons an acre on the station
grounds without any special care, and that the melons keep well and are excellent
stock food. They weigh about 30 pounds each and have a firm, sweetish, somewhat
tough pulp. The rind is mottled pale and dark green like common watermelons, as a
rule, but is sometimes whitish in this strain. The seeds do not separate readily and
no one seems to be trying to save more than he needs for himself, so there is little
chance of buying a supply unless it is ordered a year ahead. Mr. Jack, who was
director in the department here and is now farming, is trying in vain to get seed for
100 acres, which at least indicates that the merits of the crop appeal to him. Mr.
Thornton, our agriculturist, tells me the plant has long grown to the west of Kuruman
on the east side of the Kalihari desert. (The small Tsama melon sent to the United
States grows on the west side.) He thinks it was probably cultivated there by natives
in bygone days, but now it grows wild. Some years ago he got down seeds and had
them planted near Graaff Reinet. Farmers of the district soon appreciated the value
of the melon and took to its cultivation as a stock food. It is said on good authority
to have yielded as high as 150 tons an acre around there, the ground becoming almost
obscured by the fruits. The strain introduced to the Robertson station is from Graaff
Reinet way, not direct from the desert, and Thornton thinks there is a possibility that
it is not quite true to type; but if it is not, it is an improvement on the original he
thinks.

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25934—Continued.

‘“‘Tt seems to me that this or other of the South African melons should be more worth |
cultivating in arid parts of the West than the thornless prickly pear. Of course the —
melons want water, but much of what they get they store away for months.”
(Lounsbury.)

“One of our experimenters of the Monketaan melon has just reported that the return
per acre of melonS amounted to 103 tons, and it was found that on an average there
were two melons to every square yard of land. This melon, according to the analysis
we have already had made, is high in feeding value and promises to take a leading
part in some of our stock districts.’’ (Extract from letter of Mr. R. W. Thornton,
government agriculturist, Cape Town Department of Agriculture, August 24, 1909.)

25935. Vicra vitLosa Roth. Hairy vetch.
From Moscow, Russia. Purchased from Immer & Son, through Prof. N. E.
Hansen, Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, 8. Dak., while traveling

as an agricultural explorer for this Department. Received September 7, 1909.

25936. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Ogden, Utah. Presented by Miss Pearle Cramer, United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Forest Service. Received September 7, 1909.
Yellow. ‘‘This rose, so far as I have been able to ascertain, is native only to Utah
where it grows in great profusion.”’ (Cramer.)

25937. Oryza SATIVA L. Rice.

From Tsangsheng, Kwangtung Province, near Canton, China. Presented by Mr.
Stuart J. Fuller, American vice consul-general-in-charge, Hongkong, for whom
it was procured by Mr. Leo Bergholz, American consul-general at Canton.
Received September 9, 1909.

““Szemiu, the translation of which means ‘Best quality refined.’ The Chinese rice
merchant states that the exportation of this rice in any quantity or in samples is for-
bidden by the Chinese Government.’’ (Amos P. Wilder, American consul-general,
Hongkong, China.)

25938 to 25940. Manarrera INDICA L. Mango.

From Philippine Islands. Procured by Mr. William 8. Lyon, Gardens of Nagta-
jan, Manila, P. I. Received September 8, 1909.
Seeds of the following standard varieties:
25938. Carabao.
See 8. P. I. Nos. 24927 and 25659 for previous introductions.
25939. Pico.
See S. P. I. No. 24170 for previous introduction.

25940. Pahutan. ‘‘From my viewpoint this is the best, not horticulturally,
other than being a vigorous grower, early fruiter, and enormously prolific.
Its very serious defects—small size, scanty flesh, and excessively large seed—
are from my point of view fully offset by a smoothness, sweetness, juiciness,
and flavor unapproached by any other. I have eaten the famous Alphonso
mango in Calcutta and do not consider it ace high with pahutan. Pahutan
further hasa very thick rind. This, while still further diminishing its scanty
flesh, probably adds to its shipping qualities.’’ (Lyon.)

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25941. ELEPHANTORRHIZA ELEPHANTINA (Burch.) Skeels.

Acacia elephantina Burch., Trav., vol. 2, p. 236. 1824.

Acacia elephantorrhiza (Burch.) D. C., Prod., vol. 2, p. 457. 1825.

Elephantorrhiza burchellii Benth., Hook Journ. Bot., vol. 4, p. 344. 1842.

Although Burchell is given as the authority in De Candolle’s Prodromus for the spe-
cific name elephantorrhiza, the name he really used and under which he gave an excel-
lent botanical diagnosis is that here recognized.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
director, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received September 10, 1909.

Seeds.

‘fAll grazing animals, wild and domestic, are exceeding fond of this plant. It
has long, succulent roots and an underground stem. It does not shoot until rather
Jate in the summer, seldom before December, and its stems are killed again by the
first frosts of May. The seed-pods are still green when the frost comes, and the seeds
not ripe, but they are so well protected by the strong, leatherlike pod, that the
frost can not hurt them, and they ripen in the pod long after the stem that bore them
has been killed by the frost. The roots are used for tanning leather.’’ (Mrs. Barber,
in Harvey, Flora Capensis, vol. 2, p. 277.)

Distribution.—South Africa. Common in grassy places between the Klipplaat and
Zwartkey rivers in Cape Colony. It occurs also in the Cradock and Queenstown dis-
tricts in Cape Colony, and is reported from the ‘‘Zooloo Country.’ Originally
described from near ‘‘Klaawater’’ in the southern part of Orange River Colony.

25942. BERBERIS SANGUINEA Franch.

From Nancy, France. Purchased from V. Lemoine & Sons. Received Sep-
tember 14, 1909.

“This is a little-known species from China and appears to be closely allied to
Berberis nepalensis. The blooms are said to be deeper orange-red than any other
species. These plants are imported for hybridizing purposes.” (W. Van Fleet.)

Distribution.—A native of dry stream beds in the province of Szechwan, China.

25950 to 25953. Vicia FABA L.
From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Charles 8S. Winans, American consul.
Received September 8, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
25950 to 25952. Broad bean.
25950. Caliente. Light brown.
25951. Panesca. Purplish brown.
25952. Murciana. Dark purple.
25953. Horse bean.
Favon. Purplish black.

25956 and 25957.
From Amanus Mountains, Turkey in Asia. Presented by Mrs. F. D. Shepard,
Adana. Received September 9, 1909.
Seeds of each of the following:
25956. Avena sativa L. Oat.

25957. Vicia ERviLiIA (L.) Willd. Bitter vetch.
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25959 to 25962. Zra mays L.

From Central Soledad, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Presented by Mr. Robert M. Grey
Harvard Botanical Experiment Station. Received September 21, 1909,
Seeds of the following; notes by Mr. Grey.
25959. Harvard selected flint. This is our surest cropper, best keeper, and,
being free from surface starch, less subject to attack from weevils and ants
25960. Selected white flint Cuban. This is used as a sweet or table corn, is
early, and a small-cob variety.
25961. Hybrid purple cob (Cuban dent * Cuban flint).
25962. Cuban dent.
These two last are the varieties commonly cultivated here and are very
productive.
The above have been under selection for six years. The husk of all closes tight at
the apex, a great prevention and safeguard against insects

25963. Vicia FABA L. Horse bean.
From Magyarévar, Hungary. Presented by The Plant Culture Experiment
Station, requested from Prof. A. Cserhati. Received September 22, 1909.
“These seeds are planted in the spring and mature in about one hundred days. —
The plants grow from 35 to 40 centimeters high. The beans are ground up and make
a very nutritive food for stock. The fodder is of hardly any value.”’ (G@ydrfés.)

25964. Gossypium HirsuTUM L, Cotton.
From N yasaland Protectorate, British Central Africa. Presented by Mr.
J. Stewart J. MeCall, Director of Agriculture, Zomba. Received September
27, 1909.
‘Seed of Upland cotton which received the first prize at the recent show at Blantyre. —
I think you will consider it a very high-class hirsutum cotton, and it is very gratifying
as we received 6d. to 7d. per pound for it at the Manchester market.’’ (McCall.)

25965. Viana unGuicuLata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.

From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,

government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.
Received September 10, 1909. :

‘“‘Kafir bean.’’ This lot apparently contains several different varieties.

26047. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA L. Mangosteen.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. F. Evans,
botanical department, Department of Agriculture. Received fall of 1909.

Seeds. See No. 25887 for description.

“The mangosteen will be an unusually good shipper, as tropical fruits go. The
small crate of fruits from which these seeds were taken, shipped by Mr. Evans on the
28th of September, was delayed for more than a week in New York and reached
Washington on the 19th of October. Even after holding these fruits for five days after
arrival in Washington—i. e., twenty-six days from the time they were picked—they
were still in an edible condition, although naturally they had lost a good deal of their
delicacy and the pulp had begun to adhere to the thick rind. One remarkable feature
about these fruits lies in the fact that as they decay the rind hardens until it becomes
almost as hard asarock. I believe it may not be necessary to crate these in shipment
on this account. A single rotten fruit may not infect others, as in the case of mangos
or other soit-skinned fruits; in fact, as tropical fruits go, it seems to be an ideal
shipper.”’ (David Fairchild.)

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PUBLICATION OF NEW NAMES.

It has been thought desirable to call attention to the new names
which it is occasionally found necessary to publish in the inventory
by giving a list of such names as they occur. This list will therefore
appear in future issues on the page of the inventory preceding the
index.

The following name is published in this issue:

95941. HELEPHANTORRHIZA ELEPHANTINA (Burch.) Skeels.

The names given below have been published in preceding issues
of the inventory:

21750. ALBIzzIA ADIANTHIFOLIA (Schum.) W. F. Wight.

Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 12.

91797. SESBAN BISPINOSA (Jacq.) Steud.

Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U.S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 15.

91820. XIPHAGROSTIS CONDENSATUS (Hack.) W. F. Wight.

Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 17.

The correct name for the above is Miscanthus condensatus Hack. ; the genus Xipha-
grostis [Contributions from the U. 8. National Herbarium, vol. 9, 1905, pp. 399-400]
having been based on a misconception of the type of Miscanthus as established by
Andersson in 1856. ‘That author indicated in a note that he did not consider the first
species, M. capensis, as typical of the genus, and the second species, I. japonicus,
should accordingly be recognized as the type. The usual application of the generic
name Miscanthus therefore remains unchanged.

21824. PuHasroLus ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 17.
91893. CHRYSANTHEMUM STIPULACEUM (Moench) W. F. Wight.
Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 21.
92349. PHRAGMITES VULGARIS LONGIVALVIS (Steud.) W. F. Wight.
Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 46.
99390. Garcinta TINcTORIA (DC.) W. F. Wight.

Bulletin 137 (Inventory No. 14), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 50.
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22813. PINELLIA COCHINCHINENSE (Blume) W. F. Wight.
Bulletin: 142 (Inventory No. 15), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of A
culture, 1909, p. 35.
22957. BrLtou MARMELOs (L.) W. F. Wight.
Bulletin 142 (Inventory No. 15), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, 1909, p. 48.
23219. FirmMIaANA sIMPLEX (L.) W. F. Wight.
Bulletin 142 (Inventory No. 15), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agricul-
ture, 1909, p. 67.
23428. Myrcraria EDULIS (Vell.) Skeels.
Bulletin 148 (Inventory No. 16), Bureau of Plant Industry, U.
ture, 1909, p. 14.
23472. Puy_Lanruus acipa (L.) Skeels.
Bulletin 148 (Inventory No. 16), Bureau of Plant Industry, U.
ture, 1909, p. 17.
23897. CryprocaryA RUBRA (Mol.) Skeels.

Bulletin 153 (Inventory No. 17), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agricul-
ture, 1909, p. 15.

S. Dept. of Agricul-

+

+,

S. Dept. of Agricul-

23963. BRraASsSICA PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels.

Bulletin 153 (Inventory No. 17), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agricul-
ture, 1909, p. 21.
24087. CALLISTEMMA CHINENSIS (L.) Skeels.

Bulletin 153 (Inventory No. 17), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8S. Dept. of Agricul-
ture, 1909, p. 27.
24591. Bertovu GLuTiInosa (Blanco) Skeels.

Bulletin 162 (Inventory No. 18), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agricul-
ture, 1909, p. 26.
24631. GourRLIFA sprInosa (Mol.) Skeels.

Bulletin 162 (Inventory No. 18), Bureau of Plant Industry, U.
ture, 1909, p. 31.

. Dept. of Agricul-

ie)

25546. CLAUCENA LANSIUM (Lour.) Skeels.
Bulletin 168 (Inventory No. 19), Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Dept. of Agricul-
ture, 1909, p. 31.
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Adam’s-apple. See Mimusopskaukv.
Albizzia moluccana, 25783.
stipulata, 25782.
Alfalfa, Baltic, 25806.
Grimm, 25804.
(Kansas), 25733.
Turkestan, 25805, 25807.
(Turkey), 25932.
Allium cepa, 25841 to 25844.
Amygdalus persica, 25894.
Anacardium occidentale, 25718.
Anona reticulata, 25927.
Apricot (India), 25895.
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco, 25797.
Atalantia sp., 25885.
Avena sativa, 25731, 25749, 25750, 25849 to
25856, 25956.
sterilis, 25730, 25784.

Bael. See Below marmelos.
Barley, Franconian, 25744.
Improved, 25745.
Hanna, 25742, 25743, 25746, 25747.
hull-less (Kashmir), 25922.
Barosma crenulata, 25817.
Bean, Adzuki. See Phaseolus angularis.
“*Barbuda,’’ 25729.
bonavist.. See Dolichos lablab.
broad, 25913, 25914, 25950 to 25952.
horse, 25898 to 25907, 25923, 25953,
25963.
Beet, sugar, Remlingen, 25752.
Belou marmelos, 25879, 25889, 25890,
25912.
Beta vulgaris, 25752.
Buchu. See Barosma crenulata.

Caesalpinia nuga, 25803.
Cajan indicum, 25865.
Calamus sp., 25858, 25859.
Cananga odorata, 25799.
Cape gooseberry. See Physalis peruviana.
Carica papaya, 25720.
peltata, 25721.
Cashew. See Anacardium occidentale.
Cherry (Canada), 25880.
(India), 25896.

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Cinnamomum loureirii, 25884.
Cinnamon (Cochin China), 25884.
Citrullus vulgaris, 25754, 25867, 25934.
Citrus nobilis, 25862.
Clover, red (disease resistant), 25871.
German, 25751.
See also Trifolium pratense.
Colchicum sp., 25928.
Corn (Africa), 25736, 25866.
(Costa Rica), 25660.
(Cuba), 25959 to 25962.
(Ecuador), 25758 to 25774.
Hickory King, 25736.
Cotton (Nyasaland), 25964.
Cowpea (Africa), 25785 to 25788, 25965.
Black-Eye, 25857.
brown, 25910.
See also Vigna unguiculata.
Crinum asiaticum, 25800.
Cucumis melo, 25929 to 25931.
Cucurbita moschata, 25719.
pepo, 25831.
Custard-apple. See Anona reticulata.

Dipterocarpus dyeri, 25801.
punctulatus, 25802.
Dolichos lablab, 25726 to 25728, 25915.
Downy myrtle. See Rhodomyrtus tomen-
tosa.
‘‘Duraznillo.”” See Jatropha sp.

Elephantorrhiza elephantina, 25941.
Eleusine coracana, 25864.

Feronia elephantum, 25888, 25911, 25926.
Field pea. See Piswm spp.

Garcinia mangostana, 25887, 26047.

Gladiolus sp., 25869.

Glycine hispida, 25778 to 25781, 25919,
25920.

Gourd (France), 25822 to 25831.

Hill gooseberry. See Rhodomyrtus tomen-
tosa.
Hordeum sp., 25922.
distichon, 25744, 25745.
nutans, 25742, 25743,
25746, 25747.

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Tlang ilang. See Cananga odorata.

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Jatropha sp., 25775.

Kussum. See Schleichera trijuga.

Lagenaria vulgaris, 25822 to 25824, 25826
to 25830.

Lathyrus sativus, 25924.

Lawsonia inermis, 25776.

Livistona whitfordii, 25860.

Luffa cylindrica, 25825.

Macadamia ternifolia, 25845.
Mandarin (Cochin China), 25862.
Mangifera indica, 25861, 25938 to 25940.
Mango, Carabao, 25938.

Julie, 25861.

Pahutan, 25940.

Pico, 25939.
Mangosteen (Cochin China), 25887.

(Trinidad), 26047.
Medicago sativa, 25733, 25804 to
25932.

Millet,

25807,

pearl. See Pennisetum ameri-
canum.
ragi. See Eleusine coracana.
Mimusops kauki, 25909.
Muskmelon, Persian, 25929 to 25931.
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Myrica nagi, 25908.

Oat (Algeria), 25784.
Beseler No. 2, 25750.
(Palestine), 25730, :
(Spain), 25849 to 25856.
Svaléfs Ligowo, 2574
(Turkey), 25956.

Olea foveolata, 25846.

Onion, Bermuda Red, 25841.

White, 25843.
(Canary Islands), 25841 to 25844.
Crystal-Wax, 25844.
Wildpret’s Golden, 25842.
Oryza sativa, 25937.

Panicum palmaefolium, 25740.
Papaw (Costa Rica), 25720 to 25722.
Passiflora edulis, 25874.
Passion fruit. See Passiflora edulis.
Pea, field. See Pisum spp.
Peach (India), 25894.
Pear (India), 25897.
Pennisetum americanum, 25788, 25863.
Phaseolus angularis, 25916.
lunatus, 25729, 25876.
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Phyllanthus emblica, 25724.
Physalis peruviana, 25892.
Pisum arvense, 25925.
sativum, 25917.

Protea grandiflora, 25847.
Prunus armeniaca, 25895.

puddum, 25896.

tomentosa, 25880.
Pyrus sp., 25897.

Quebracho-blanco.
* quebracho-blanco.

See Aspidosperma

Rattan (Batanes Islands), 25858.
Palasan, 25859.

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, 25891.

Rice, Szemiu, 25937.

Rosa sp., 25936.

Rose, yellow, 25936.

Saccharum officinarum, 25738.
Schinus huwigan, 25798.
Schleichera trijuga, 25848.
Soy bean, black, 25778, 25920.
brown, 25781.
(Java), 25778 to 25781.
yellow, 25779, 25780, 25919.
Stizolobium sp., 25725, 25732, 25753,
25755 to 25757, 25870.
Sugar cane (Java), 25738.

Tacca pinnatifida, 25816.
Terminalia bellerica, 25723.
Tetracronia cymosa, 25886.
Trifolium pratense, 25751, 25871.
Triticum aestivum, 25748, 25921.

Undetermined, 25868, 25893.

Vetch, bitter. See Vicia ervilia.
hairy. See Vicia villosa.
Vicia ervilia, 25957.
Jaba, 25898 to 25907, 25913, 25914,
25923, 25950 to 25953, 25963.
villosa, 25872, 25875, 25935.
Vigna sesquipedalis, 25918.
unguiculata, 25785 to 25787, 25857,
25910, 25965.

Watermelon (Formosa), 25754.
Monketaan, 25934. —
(Turkestan), 25867.

Wheat (Kashmir), 25921.

Rimpau’s Red Schlanstetter Sum-
mer, 25748.

Zea mays, 25736, 25758 to 25774, 25866,
25959 to 25962.
Zizyphus jujuba, 25777,

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