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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN No. 5.

Bb. tT. GALLOWAY, Chief of Burean.

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NUABERS 4351-5500.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY—BULLETIN No. 5.

B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.

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IMPORTED THROUGH THE SECTION OF SEED AND PLANT INTRO-
DUCTION FOR DISTRIBUTION IN COOPERATION WITH
THE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS.

INVENTORY No. 9,
NUMBERS 4351-5500.

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF,
Washington, D. C., September 10, 1901.

Str: I have the honor to transmit herewith the manuscript of an
inventory of seeds and plants imported for distribution in cooperation
with the agricultural experiment stations. Many of these importa-
tions have proved to be of great value to the agricultural industries
of the United States. Attention is called to the introductory state-
ment (p. 5) for information regarding the distribution of the seeds and
plants listed. :

I recommend the publication of this manuscript as Bulletin No. 5
of the Bureau series.

Respectfully, rate
. T. GaLLoway,

Chief of Bureau.
Hon. JamEs WILSON,
Secretary of Agriculture.

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INVENTORY OF FOREIGN SEEDS AND PLANTS.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This inventory or catalogue of seeds and plants received during the
spring and summer of 1900 represents the collections of the agricul-
tural explorers of the Department of Agriculture in foreign countries,
and also the receipts from various other sources. Included in the list
are the seeds of a large number of native plants obtained for exchange
with botanists and horticulturists abroad, it being possible to secure
in this manner many valuable seeds and plants not for sale by dealers.

An effort has been made to verify every name, but in many cases
the only sources of information have been the persons from whom the
seeds or plants were obtained, while in some cases only colloquial
names were obtainable. It is probable, therefore, that some of the
names will be found to be incorrect.

The publication of this list has been so long delayed that many of
the numbers are already entirely exhausted, as indicated by the word
‘** Distributed,” and many others will probably be distributed before
this inventory reaches the experimenters.

The supply of seeds and plants at the disposal of this office is in most
cases quite limited, inasmuch as the importations are made for experi-
mental purposes and not for general distribution, it being unwise to
make the latter until the value of the plants distributed is known.
Distribution of the plants here catalogued will be confined almost
entirely to the agricultural experiment stations and to persons known
to be careful and reliable experimenters. It must not be expected that
all or even the greater part of the importations will prove valuable.

‘However, it is important that records not only of successes but of fail-
ures be obtained in order that future work may be more successful.

It is especially desirable that all persons receiving seeds or plants
should retain the original numbers marked on the packages, as all the
reports or other information will be filed under these numbers, and in
this way be easy of access.

Ernst A. BEssEy,
Assistant in Charge of Seed and Plant Introduction.
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INVENTORY.

4351. VIcIA FABA. Broad bean.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Aguadulce, improved. A fine bean with pods 2 inches wide and 14 to 16 inches
long, but few-seeded and with only three or four well-grown pods on each plant.

4352. Vicrta FABA. Broad bean.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Sevilla Long Pod. ‘‘Stem quadrangular, erect, 2 to 23 feet high, not very stout,
green or slightly tinged with red; foliage light green; flowers one or two to four
in each cluster. The standard is greenish white, longer than broad, and remains
folded in the center even when the flower is in full bloom. The first cluster of
flowers usually appears in the axil of the seventh leaf from the base of the stem.
The pods are about one-half inch wide and 8 to 12 inches long. solitary or in pairs,
and soon become pendent by their weight. An early variety, but not very hardy.’’
( Vilmorin. )

4353. VIcIA FABA. Broad bean.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Sicilian. A purple-seeded variety, smaller and less productive than the field bean.

4354. VICIA FABA. Broad bean.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Neapolitan.

4355. BRassICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Purple Navidad. Early, dark purple.

4356. BrassiCA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. :
Santa Teresa. ‘‘ Early, purple, changing to green when cooked.”’ ( Dammann.)
4357. DBRASSICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.

From Naples Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
White San Isidor.

4358. BrassICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
San Martinari. A purplish variety, which ripens in Italy in November.

4359. BRassICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Gennarese. A purplish variety, maturing in Italy in January.

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4360. CICHORIUM INTYBUS. Chicory.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Asparagus. A variety which produces rosettes of much-thickened leaves. These
are cooked and served cold, and are said to be delicious in salads.

4361. BETA VULGARIS. | Chard.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Swiss Silver-ribbed. ‘‘A fine sort, with large, wide leaves, which are very wavy,
half-erect, and remarkable for the size of their stalks and midribs, which are often
4 inches or more in width. Quite productive and of very good quality, with a
delicate, slightly acidulous flavor. Theleaves may also be used for greens, the lighter-
colored ones being the best for this purpose. Chards sown in early spring commence
to mature their stalks in July and continue well into the winter.’’ (Vilmorin.) Dis-
tributed.

4362. BETA VULGARIS. Chard.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. ;
Curled Silver-ribbed. Almost as prolific as No. 4361, with leaves equally white but
remarkably crimped and curled. The leafstalks are narrower, but of quite as good
quality.
4363. BETA VULGARIS. Chard.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

_ Chilian Scarlet. A very large kind, with long, stiff, almost erect leafstalks 2 or 3
inches wide. Leaves rather large, 2 to 23 feet long, wavy, almost curled, dark
green, with a metallic luster. The leafstalks are bright red. Often grown as an
ornamental plant.

4364. BrTA VULGARIS. Chard.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1901.

Chilian Yellow. A very large kind, with long, stiff, almost erect leafstalks 2 or 3
inches wide. Leaves rather large, 2 to 23 feet long, wavy, almost curled, dark
green, with a metallic luster. The leafstalks are a deep yellow. Often used as an
ornamental plant.

4365. CUCURBITA PEPO. Vegetable marrow.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

4366. CUCURBITA PEPO. Vegetable marrow.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
White Cocozella of Tripoli.

4367. EaNICULUM DULCE. Sweet fennel.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Largest of Sicily.. A new Italian variety.

4368. FaNICULUM DULCE. Sweet fennel.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Prince Bismarck. Remarkable for the very much thickened leatstalks.

4369. HaNICULUM DULCE. | - Sweet fennel.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Morosimi. A variety originated by Dammann in 1896. The sweetest, best, and
most tender variety known. In three months from the seed it forms very large,
golden yellow stalks and bright green, finely divided leaves. An excellent market-
gardener’s variety.

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4370. FCmNICULUM DULCE. Sweet fennel.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Bolognese.
4371. BoEHMERIA NIVEA. Ramie.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

A perennial, native of eastern Asia, long grown in Chinaand India. A fiber known
as China grass is manufacturedfrom the stems. Ramie requires a hot, moist climate,
without extremes of temperature, and a rich, moist soil, so that growth shall be
rapid and continuous during the season. The plant is propagated by seeds, cuttings,
layers, and division of the roots. The seeds, when used, should be started in hot-
beds and the beds shaded until the plants are 2 to 6 inches high, when they may
be transplanted to the fields. The best method of propagation is by dividing the
roots. The plant is ready for harvest when the seeds commence to ripen.

4372. CERATONIA SILIQUA. Carob.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
St. John’s Bread, or Algaroba. (See No. 3112, Inventory No. 7.)

4373. HoveENIA DULCIS. Raisin tree.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
(See Nos. 3028 and 3310, Inventory No. 7.)
4374. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

Hungarian Debroe.

4375. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Hungarian Czetneck.
4376. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.
Hungarian Szegedin.
4377. ‘VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900, under the name of Dolichos
sphorospermus.
4378. PACHYRHIZOS TUBEROSUS. Yam-bean.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

**The yam-bean or ahipa is a native of Venezuelaand other parts of South America
up to elevated country. It climbs to a height of 20 feet and bears pods much larger
than those of P. angulatus, which in a young state are used like French beans. When
boiled they are tender and sweetish, but deleterious when raw. They are free from
fibrous strings at the edge. Seeds variable in color. The tubers of three plants may
filla bushel basket. They mature in afew months. These edible tubers may attain
a weight of 60 pounds.” (Von Mueller.)

4379. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900, under the name of Dolichos lubia.

4380. DoLicnos LABLAR. Madagascar bean.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

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4381. VIGNA CATJANG. | Cowpea.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900, under the name of Dolichos
bahiensis.
4382. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900, under the name of Dolichos
bicontortus.

4383. DoLicHos ATROPURPURKEUS.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

4384. DoLicHOS SEMPERVIRENS.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

4385. PHASEOLUS CARACALLA.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900.

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4386. PANICUM TEXANUM. Colorado grass.
From Fort Werth, Tex. Received February 5, 1900.
(This seed was destroyed because of its low germination. )

4387. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Texas. Received February 7, 1900.

Mexican June. This variety is much used in Mexico and southern Texas for late
planting. In the southern half of the Gulf States it can be successfully grown after
a crop of oats, millet, or wheat has been harvested. It is a white corn and the ears
are of a good size, each stalk producing from one to three ears. The stalks attain a
height of from 10 to 15 feet. The blades are more numerous than on most other
varieties, making this valuable for forage or ensilage purposes. It is often planted
between rows of Irish potatoes and other truck, and is suitable for rich bottom lands
that become dry enough to plant early in June.

4388. MIMUSOPS BALATA. Balata.
From Georgetown, British Guiana. Received February 7, 1900, from John
Guillat.

This tree is the source of the balata gum of commerce, a substance closely resem-
bling guttapercha, and substituted for it in many manufactures. It is a native of
tropical South America. Distributed.

4389. CUCUMIS MELO. Winter muskmelon.

From California. Received February 8, 1900. Presented by Ira W. Adams,
of Calistoga, Cal.

“The seed of this valuable melon was procured by Dr. J. D. B. Stillman, at
Smyrna, in 1879. It came from the city of Cassaba, in Asia Minor, a city celebrated
for the fine quality of its melons. [found them to be the sweetest, spiciest, and
most delicious melons I ever ate. I could compare them to nothing else I ever ate
in the fruit line, unless it was to a ripe, luscious pineapple. I kept one of these mel-
ons through the winter of 1885, until April 3; it was then fully ripe and very deli-
cious. They should be planted the same as other muskmelons and picked aiter the
frost has killed the vines or nipped them pretty badly. Light frosts do not harm
them in the least. Cut off the stem quite close to the melon and handle carefully,
putting them in the coolest and dryest place you have. If stored in a warm room
they ripen very rapidly, and will be gone before the winter fairly setsin. Thismelon,
unlike any other I have ever seen, when cut from the vine is very hard, especially
two-thirds of it from the stem end, and quite rough and deeply corrugated, deflect-
ing, however, very much from a straight line. The rind is of a grayish-green color,
and can scarcely be indented with the thumb nail. The flesh is a creamy green and

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very thick and firm. When fully ripe most of them turn a little yellow, some quite
yellow, and a spot on the blossom end about the size of a half dollar will be found
quite mellow on pressing it. This is an infallible test, and you may be sure the
melon is fit to eat, notwithstanding it may still look green, and most of the rind may
yet remain very hard. They are excellent feed for milch cows, calves, horses, anc
poultry. The average weight for salable melons is from 6 to 10 pounds, although I
have raised a great many that weighed 12 to 15 pounds each, and one that weighed
193 pounds. I have had these melons in my yard entirely exposed to the weather
when the temperature was down to 32° and 30° above zero, without being harmed
in the least. I plant the seeds of this melon here from the Ist to the 10th of May,

in hills 6 feet apart each way, leaving finally two plants ina hill. I cultivate them
thoroughly, once a week both ways, until the vines interfere.”’ (Adams. ) Dis-
tributed.

4390. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Tennessee. Received February 8, 1900.
Wellborn’s Conscience. Seed destroyed.

4391. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From North Dakota. Received February 1, 1900.

White Russian. This is a very hardy oat, prolific and of excellent quality. It is
admirably adapted for cultivation in the coldest latitudes of this country, having
originated in a similar climate. It is about the most resistant to crown rust of all
northern-grown varieties. Should be sown very early—as soon as the opening of
spring will permit.

4392. TRITICUM COMPACTUM. Wheat.
From Idaho. Received February, 1900.

Litile Club. This variety is one of the club group of wheats, and is commonly
grown in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. It may be sown in autumn or spring.
The plant is short, with short but very compact, beardless heads, well filled. The
grain is white, soft and starchy, rounded, and pointed, somewhat similar in shape to
barley grains. It is adapted ‘admirably to all Northwestern mountain States, but
might also be tried in the more southern States if sown in October.

4393. ZEA MAYS. Corn.

From South Carolina. Received February, 1900.

Garick’s Prolific. A white field corn with medium ears. Stalks stout, leafy, bear-
ing two to five ears, which finally become pendent. An excellent variety for the
South.

4394. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From northern Utah. Received February 8, 1900. Distributed.

4395. MEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From southern Utah. Received February 8, 1900. Distributed.

4396. PHLEUM PRATENSE. Timothy.
From Utah. Received February 8, 1900.

4397. LANDOLPHIA HENDELOTII.
From France. Received February 10, 1900.

The Landolphias are African rubber plants. They are lianes or vines. Recent
experiments indicate that all of the caoutchouc in the plant may be extracted by
mechanical means, the stems being first dried and then macerated in warm water.
Distributed.

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4398. LANDOLPHIA KLEINII.
From France. Received February 10, 1900.
(See No. 4897.) Distributed.

4399. FICcUS ELASTICA. Assam rubber.
From France. Received February 14, 1900. .

“‘Assam rubber comes mostly from Ficus elastica. <A little of it is derived from Uro-
stigma laccifera. Ficus elastica grows in the hot mountain valleys of the Himalayas,
between 70° and 80° east longitude, where the air remains warm and damp and the
mercury stands at 38° C. in the shade.’’ (Semmler.) Distributed.

4400. FICUS RELIGIOSA. Fig of Scripture.
From France. Received February 14, 1900.

Somewhat similar to No. 4399 in that it is the souree of a commercial rubber in the
East Indies. Distributed.

4401. PITHECOLOBIUM SAMAN. Rain tree.

From France. Received February 14, 1900.
Inga Saman. The pods of this West Indian tree are useful for forage, resembling
those of the mesquite bean. The tree has been recommended. as a nurse tree in
banana or coffee plantations. (See No. 2724, Inventory No. 7.)

4402. BETA VULGARIS. Sugar beet.

From Germany. Presented by Mr. Ad. Strandes, of Rittergut, Zehringen bei
Cothen. Received February 15, 1900.

Zehringen Elite, from polarized mother beets. Distributed.

4403. ZEA MAYS. sugar corn.
From New York. Received February 14, 1900.

Stowell’s Hvergreen.

4404. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Minnesota. Received February 16, 1900.

Wellman’s Fife. An improved strain of the ‘‘Saskatchewan”’ and further im-
proved through rigid seed selection by Mr. D. L. Wellman, of Frazee City, Minn.
Claimed to be particularly hardy, productive, and rust-resistant. A bald variety with
medium-sized hard, red grains. Should be sown as early in the spring as the weather
will permit. Adapted to all Northern spring-wheat districts.

4405. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. sorghum.

From Missouri. Received February 15, 1900. Presented by Mr. W.-P. Griffin,
of Altamont.

An improved variety, originated by Mr. Griffin. It is better adapted for sirup
than the Amber cane, because the juice does not granulate. so readily. The cane is
stout, erect, firmly rooted. It matures in 12 to 14 weeks, and isa heavy yielder both
of juice and seed.

4406. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Texas. Received February 13, 1900.

Texas Rust-proof. This prolific variety of red oat is very popular in Texas and
other portions of the Southern States, particularly because of its rust-resisting qual-
ities, as the oat crop in that region is often ruined by rust if ordinary varieties are

sown. It should be sown in the fall or early in the spring. It is one of the best —

varieties for the South.

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4407. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Rock West, Ala. Received February 15, 1900.
Ninety Day. An early-maturing oat. Presented by Mr. W. P. Murphy.

4408. TRIFOLIUM ALPINUM. Clover.
From Grenoble, France. Received February 15, 1900.

This clover was one of the most promising sorts grown in the Alpine grass garden
at Grenoble.

4409-4413. LAGENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 19, 1900.
A collection of ornamental gourds useful for trellis work:
4409. LAGENARIA VULGARIS DEPRESSA.
4410. LAGENARIA VULGARIS MAXIMA.
4411. LAGENARIA VULGARIS LONGISSIMA.
4412. LAGENARIA VULGARIS.
4413. LaAGeENARIA VULGARIS, Pulverhorn.

4414. CaAPRIOLA DACTYLON. Bermuda grass.
From Australia. Received February 18, 1900. |

4415. PINUvs. Pine.
From Syria. Presented by Mr. W. Michael, of Congo, Ky. Received February
24, 1900.

A pine from the slopes of Mount Lebanon.

4416. Bera VULGARIS. Sugar beet.
From Proskurow, Russia. Received through Dr. Mrozinski, February 27, 1900.

Kleinwanzlebener (Mrozinski, No. 2, Russia). Seed from beets grown on clayey
black prairie soil. (See No. 3941, Inventory No. 8.) Distributed.

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4417. BROMUS INERMIS. Smooth brome grass.
From Portland, Oreg. Received March, 1900.
Oregon-grown seed. (See No. 2964, Inventory No.7.) Distributed.

4418. [BROMUS INERMIS. e Smooth brome grass.
From Portland, Oreg. Received February 28, 1900.

Seed grown in the vicinity of Spokane, Wash. (See No. 2964, Inventory No. 7.)
Distributed.

4419. BRoMUS INERMIS. Smooth brome grass.
From Toronto, Canada. Received February 28, 1900.

Seed grown in Assiniboia, Northwest Territory, Canada. (See No. 2964, Inventory
No. 7.) Distributed.

4420. BROMUS INERMIS. Smooth brome grass.
From Manitoba. Received March, 1900.
Seed grown in Manitoba, Canada. (See No. 2964, Inventory No. 7.) Distributed.

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4421. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 26, 1900.

Sumatra.

4422. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco
From Naples, Italy. Received February 26, 1900.
Brazilian.
4423. COVILLEA DIVARICATA. Greasewood.

From Tucson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4424. PROSOPIS VELUTINA 4 Mesquite.
From Tucson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.

4425. PROSOPIS VELUTINA / Mesquite.
From Tuscon, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.

4426. VITIS ARIZONICA. .
From Tucson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4427. ZIZYPHUS LYCIOIDES.
From Arizona. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899. Dis-
tributed.
4428.
From Benson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.
Distributed.
4429. LycrIUM ERICOIDES.
From Benson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4430. ECHINOCACTUS WISLIZENI. Visnaga.
From Benson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4431. SESBANIA MACROCARPA.
From Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.

4432. ATRIPLEX CANESCENS. :
From Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899. Dis-

tributed.
4433. PARKINSONIA TORREYANA. Palo verde.
From Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.
Distributed.

4434. HoLACANTHA EMORYI.
From Maricopa, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4435. PROSOPIS JULIFLORA / Mesquite.

From Tempe, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.
Distributed. )

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4436. PRoSOPIS PUBESCENS/ Mesquite.

From California, near Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle,
November, 1899.

4437. ATRIPLEX LENTIFORMIS.

From California, near Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle,
November, 1899.

4438. ASCLEPIAS SUBULATA.
From California. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.

4439. ATRIPLEX LENTIFORMIS.

From California, near Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle,
November, 1899. Distributed.

4440. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Applegate, Cal. -Presented by Col. John P. Irish, through Mr. W. T.
Swingle, October, 1899.
4441. MepIcaGO LUPULINA.
From Applegate, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4442. TRICHOSTEMA LANCEOLATUM.
From Applegate, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
Distributed.
4443. LOTUS SERICEUS.

From Applegate, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
Distributed.

4444. LUPINUS ARBOREUS.
From San Francisco, Cal. Received through Mr. W.T.Swingle, November, 1899.

4445. LINUM GRANDIFLORUM.
From Berkeley, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4446. LUPINUS DENSIFLORUS.
From Hornbrook, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4447. YUCCA WHIPPLEI.
From Los Angeles, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.

4448. ScHINUS MOLLE. Pepper tree.
From California. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4449. VITIS CALIFORNICA.
From Sacramento, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
Distributed.
4450. RopinIA NEO-MEXICANA.
From California. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

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4451. FouQUIERIA SPLENDENS. Ocatillo.
From California, opposite Yuma, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle,
November, 1899. Distributed.
4452. PLATANUS RACEMOSA.
From Santa Barbara, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November,
1899.
4453. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

From Applegate, Cal. Presented by Col. John P. Irish, through Mr. W. T.
Swingle, October, 1899. Distributed.

Frijole Romana.

4454. (GILIA AGGREGATA.
From Spokane Falls, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, September,
1899. Distributed.
4455. BRoMUS PORTERI.
From Pullman, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, September, 1899.

Distributed.
4456. RKuUMEX HYMENOSEPALUS. Canaigre.
From Tempe, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, November, 1899.

Distributed.

4457. (GAULTHERIA SHALLON.
From Seattle, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4458. MAMMILLARIA GRAHAMI.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.

4459. CRAT#GUS.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899 )
4460. VALLESIA GLABRA.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1889.
4461. PERITYLE LEPTOGLOSSA.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.
4462. MarTYNIA FRAGRANS.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.
4463. STEGNOSPERMA HALIMIFOLIA.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.
4464. ASCLEPIAS SUBULATA.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.

San mee = oo

stretches

INVENTORY. 17

4465. PARKINSONIA ACULEATA. Vagote.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4466. NISSOLIA SCHOTTII.
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4467. CouUTAREA LATIFOLIA.

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4468. ACACIA FILICULOIDES.

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

Distributed.
4469. PARKINSONIA. Palo verde.
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

Distributed.
4470. FouqQuteria. Ocatillo.

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4471. (C#SALPINIA GRACILIS.

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4472. CEREUS THURBERI. Pitahaya.

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4473. CEREUS PECTEN-ABORIGINUM.

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4474. (OSSYPIUM BARBADENSE. Sea-island cotton.

From James Island, South Carolina. Received February 28, 1900, through the
Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology. Presented by Mr. F. P.
Seabrook.

This is one of the best varieties of sea-island cotton.
4475. DAHLIA VARIABILIS. Dahlia.

From Naples, Italy. Received through Wulle & Co., February 28, 1900.
Dahlia excelsior fantasia. Distributed.

4476. DAHLIA VARIABILIS. Dahlia.

From Naples, Italy. Received through Wulle & Co., February 28, 1900.

Dahlia variabilis Imperialis.

4477. HELIOTROPIUM INCANUM. Heliotrope.

From Naples, Italy. Received through Wulle & Co., February 28, 1900.
Non plus ultra. Distributed.
T785—No. 5-—02 2

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4478. ‘TORENIA FOURNIERI. Torenia.

From Naples, Italy. Received through Wulle & Co., February 28, 1900.
Princess Helena of Montenegro. Torenia with giant flowers. Distributed.

4479. ‘TORENIA FOURNIERL. Torenia.
From Naples, Italy. Presented by Wulle & Co., February 28, 1900.
The Bride. Distributed.

4480. Ipomaa COLLATA.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.

Ipomoe collata cinerea. A very delicately colored new hybrid with corolla irregular
like the Japanese sorts.

4481. [pomM@aA LEARI.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.
Ipomeea leari perenne splendida. A remarkably rapid grower; very showy.

4482. BRASSICA OLERACEKA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.
From Naples, Italy. Received through Wulle & Co., February 28, 1900.

Early Violet. Ripensin January. A spring and summer vegetable, like cauliflower,
but with green heads.

4483. BRASSICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS. Broccoli.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.

Febralino. Ripensin February. A spring and summer vegetable, like cauliflower,
but with green heads.

4484. FaNICULUM DULCE. Sweet fennel.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.

Doux de Boulogne. An excellent vegetable, which deserves trial by American
gardeners.

4485. FaNICULUM DULCE. Sweet fennel.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.
Doux de Messina. (See No. 4484. )

4486. LacTuca SATIVA. Lettuce.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.

Scarlet Genezzano. ‘‘A black-seeded variety; head very hard, brown, but yellow
inside. It lasts a long time and withstands the highest temperatures and drought.
Worthy of trial in all arid and semiarid regions.’’ (Fairchild. )

4487. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.
Tripoli Barletta Wonder. A small, very early white variety.

4488. ALLIUM CEPA. ~ Onion.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.

Silver-white Nocera.

'
ee ee a ee ee ee ee

oo eel ses 3%

a Ts be

INVENTORY. 19

4489. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.
Giant Rocca. Blood red.

4490. ALLIUM CEPA. am Onion.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.
Bassano. Dark red.

4491. LyYCOPERSICUM ESCULENTUM. Tomato.
From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.
Prince Bismarck. ‘‘A larger fruit than the Peach tomato, with yellow skin. A
seedling from the Peach, but differing from it in color.’’? (Fairchild. )
4492-4498. LAGENARIA VULGARIS. Gourd.

From Naples, Italy. Received February 28, 1900.

A collection of the so-called Zuccini. The immature fruits are cooked like vege-
table marrow or summer squash. These are worthy atrial. They are as follows:

4492. Cravata. A club-shaped gourd.
4493. DeEPREsSA.

4494. CANTEEN.

4495. Bort .e.

4496. Minma. Dwarf.

4497. PowDERHORN.

4498. MIxeEp.

4499. LUPINUS ARBOREUS.
From Berkeley, Cal. Received through Mr. W, T. Swingle, January, 1900.

Distributed.
4500. FouQUIERIA SPINOSA/ Ocatillo.
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December 16,
1899.

4501. RaANDIA THURBERI.
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4502. Acacts/
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4503. ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS.
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4504. KuRSERA MICROPHYLLA. Torrote blanco.
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4505. CEREUS PECTEN-ABORIGINUM /

From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
4506. PARKINSONIA. Palo verde. ;
From Moreno, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4507. HtiR#A SEPTENTRIONALIS. Gallinito.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4508. CALOPHANES PENINSULARIS.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4509. H#MATOXYLON BOREALE.
From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4510. PITHECOLOBIUM SONORZ.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899)

4511. POINCIANA REGIA. Arbol de fuego.
From Guaymas, Mexico. Presented by Sefior Bustamante, through Mr. W. T.
Swingle, December, 1899.
4512. FICcUS FASCICULATA.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4513. LORANTHUS.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

1A

4514. EcHINOCACTUS.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899

4515. BEBBIA JUNCEA.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4516. Drospyros. Guayparin.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4517. PARKINSONIA ACULEATA. Vagote.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4518. NICOTIANA GLAUCA.
From San Juan, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4519. BURSERA MICROPHYLLA.
From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.
4520. CURESCENTIA ALATA. Ayal.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.

ne

—_———-

ee

INVENTORY.

4521. PITHECOLOBIUM DULCE.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899.

4522. CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.

1899.
4523. ABRUS PRECATORIUS.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through
1899.
4524. QUERCUS EMORYI.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899. Distributed.
4525. MAaARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA.
From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899.
4526. CapsicUM ANNUUM.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899. Distributed.

Chipotle.

Received through

4527. (CaApsIcCUM ANNUUM.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899.

Chile ancho.

4528. Capsicum.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899

Chile pasilla or C. piasia?

Received through

4529. CapsicUM FRUTESCENS BACCATUM.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through

1899.
Chiltipines.

4530. CAPSICUM ANNUUM.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899.

Chile colorado.

Received through

4531. CapsicUM ANNUUM.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899. Distributed.

Chile costeiio.

Received through

4532. SIMMONDSIA CALIFORNICA.

From Hermosillo, Mexico.
1899.

Received through |

Received through 3}

Received through }

Mr.

Mr.

Mr.

Received through Mr.

Received through Mr. W.

W.

re

a WY:

Ww.

Received through Mr. W. T.

r.

21

Guaymochil.

Swingle, December,

Safflower.

Swingle, December,

. Swingle, December,

. Swingle, December,

. Swingle, December,

Red pepper.

. Swingle, December,

Red pepper.

. Swingle, December,

Red pepper.

. Swingle, December,

Bird pepper.

. Swingle, December,

Red pepper.

Swingle, December,

Red pepper.

. Swingle, December,

Jojoba.

. Swingle, December,

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4533. PITHECOLOBIUM DULCE. Guaymochil.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.

4534. SALVIA COLUMBARLE. Chia.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle.

4535.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.
4536. -PINUS EDULIS? Pifion.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899

4537. OLNEYA TESOTA. 3
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.
4538. ‘TAMARINDUS INDICA. Tamarind.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4539. CEREUS SCHOTTH.

From Tucson, Ariz. Presented by Prof. J. W. Toumey, through Mr. W. T.
Swingle, December, 1899. Distributed.

4540. ACACIA LONGIFOLIA.
From Oakland, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4541. Zizypuus? Chinese date.
From San Francisco, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4542. SyYMPHORICARPOS RACEMOSUS. his Snowberry.
From Pullman, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, September, 1899.
Distributed.

4543. RIBES DIVARICATUM?
From Seattle, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.

4544. HtMULUS LUPULUS. Hop.
From Puyallup, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
Distributed.

Cluster Hop.

4545. BROMUS VULGARIS EXIMIUS.

From Seattle, {Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
Distributed.

4546. CHAM#NERION ANGUSTIFOLIUM. Fireweed.

From Madrofia Park, Seattle, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle,
October, 1899. Distributed.

INVENTORY. py

4547. ANAPHALIS MARGARITACEA. Everlasting.

From Seattle, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
Distributed.

4548. “Lo han qua.”

From San Francisco, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.

4549. CEPHALANTHUS OCCIDENTALIS. Button-bush.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4550. PANICUM VIRGATUM.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4551. PoOLYGONUM DUMETORUM SCANDENS.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

Distributed.
4552. AMORPHA FRUTICOSA. False indigo.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4553. HUMULUS LUPULUS. Wild hop.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4554. LIATRIS PUNCTATA. Blazing-star.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4555. CELTIS OCCIDENTALIS. Hackberry.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4556. CELTIS OCCIDENTALIS. Hackberry.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4557. PLATANUS OCCIDENTALI.. Plane tree.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4558. RuHUs GLABRA. Sumac.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4559. CERCIS CANADENSIS. Red bud.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4560. CERCIS CANADENSIS. Red bud.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.
4561. RHUS GLABRA. | Sumac.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

24. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4562. (GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOs. Honey locust.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

From a nearly thornless tree. Distributed.

4563. GULEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS. Honey locust.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

From an entirely thornless tree. Distributed.

4564. GULEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS. _ Honey locust.
From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

From a thorny tree. Distributed.

4565. (CUCURBITA PEPO. Vegetable marrow.
From Westfield, Mass. Received through Mr, H. L. Loomis, March 1, 1900.

Originally from Honolulu. Distributed.

4566. ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA. Loquat.

From Sicily. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, March 5, 1900.

Palermo. A new variety originated by Dr. C. Sprenger, Vomero, Naples, Italy.
Distributed.

4567. ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA. Loquat.
From Sicily. Received through Messrs. Lathrop.and Fairchild, March 5, 1900.
Limoncella. A new strain originated by Dr. C. Sprenger, Vomero, Naples, Italy.
Distributed.
4568. ZEA MAYS. Corn.

From Kansas. Received March 6, 1900.

A yellow dent.

4569. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
From Kansas. Received March 6, 1900.
Roseland White.

4570. OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA INERMIS. Spineless cactus.
From France. Received March 6, 1900.

This spineless pear cactus is extensively grown in Algeria for forage.

4571. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From Smrzicich, Moravia. Received from Frant. Vodicka, March 6, 1900.

This millet is one of the most important crops in many parts of Moravia.

4572. HORDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Barley.
From Smrzicich, Moravia. Received from Frant. Vodicka, March 6, 1900..

Hanna. ‘*A famous variety of barley for malting purposes. It is grown in the
valley of the river Hanna, the richest part of Moravia.’’ (Dongres. )

4573. PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS. Plane tree.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

INVENTORY 25

4574. (@YMNOCLADUS CANADENSIS. Kentucky coffee tree.

From Manhattan. Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4575. (GYMNOCLADUS CANADENSIS. Kentucky coffee tree.

From Manhattan, Kans. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

4576. SCHRANKIA UNCINATA. Sensitive briar.
From Barton County, Kans. Presented by Mr. Albert Dickens, Kansas Agri-
cultural Experiment Station. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, Febru-

ary, 1900.

4577. SPOROBOLUS AIROIDES. Sacaton grass.
From Benson, Ariz. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4578. SAPINDUS ACUMINATUS.
From Columbia, Tex. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900

Very handsome in cultivation.

4579. DopECATHEON MEADII.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush,'February, 1900. Distributed.

4580... ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA.
From Lees Summit, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4581. RHAMNUS LANCEOLATUS.

From Independence, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.
Distributed.

4582. RHUS AROMATICA.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4583. EcHINACEA PURPUREA.

From Monteer, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900. Dis-
tributed.

4584. AGAVE VIRGINICA.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February. 1900. Distributed.

4585. CRATHGUS VIRIDIS.
From Columbia, Tex. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4586. SMILAX ROTUNDIFOLIA.
From Columbia, Tex. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.
Distributed.
4587. BUMELIA LYCIOIDES. .
From Columbia, Tex. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4588. CISSUS SsTANs.

From Columbia, Tex. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.
Distriouted.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4589. BERCHEMIA SCANDENS.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900. Distributed.

4590. CRAT#GUS POPULIFOLIA.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4591. CRATHGUS ROTUNDIFOLIA.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4592. CRATHGUS COLLINA.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4593. CRAT#GUS SACCHARINA.
From Swan, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900. Distributed.

4594. ILEX DECIDUA. Deciduous holly.
From Pleasant Grove, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.
Distributed.

4595. ViIBURNUM RUFOTOMENTOSUM.

From Chadwick, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900. Dis-
tributed.

4596. (GULEDITSIA.

From Brazoria, Tex. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900. Dis-
tributed.

4597. CRATHGUS MOLLIS.
From Courtney, Mo. Received through Mr. B: F. Bush, February, 1900.

4598. SMILAX HISPIDA.
From Courtney, Mo. Received through Mr. B. F. Bush, February, 1900.

4599. SyYyMPHORICARPOS VULGARIS.

From Kansas. Presented by Mr. Leon Swingle, through -Mr. W. T. Swingle,
February, 1900.

4600. LorTus SERICEUS. Dakota vetch.

From South Dakota. Received through Mr. A. J. Pieters, February, 1900.
Collected by Mr. L. P. Reinoehl.

4601. EcHINOPS SPH#ROCEPHALUS. Chapman’s honey plant
From Berkeley, Cal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, December, 1899.
Distributed.

4602. MAMMILLARIA GRAHAMI.

From Washington, D. ©. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February,
1900. Distributed.

4603. MAMMILLARIA GRAHAMI.

From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February,
1900. Distributed.

INVENTORY. 27

4604. LopnHopHorRa.
From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February,
1900. Distributed.
4605. [LoprHOPHORA.
From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, February,
1900. Distributed.
4606. [LorpHOPHORA WILLIAMSII.

From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Distributed.
4607. BRACHYCHITON ACERIFOLIA. Flame tree.
From Santa Ana, Cal. Presented by Dr. John M. Lacy through Mr. Newton B.
Pierce.

4608. CELASTRUS SCANDENS.
From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Mr. J. F. Swingle, through Mr. W. T.
Swingle, March 8, 1899.
4609. BrRAHEA GUADALUPENSIS /
From La Paz, Lower California, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle,
February, 1900.
4610. PHaO@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Deglet Noor. Bought at a Washington fruit market. ‘Distributed.

4611. PHaNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Deglet Noor.

4612. PHC@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Degla Beida.

4613. PHaNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

- Todala techeleff. Distributed.

4614. PHG@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Horra. Distributed.

4615. PHGNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Possibly Medjhoul. A large, unnamed date.

2

‘@ 6)

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

4616. PrHdNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Deglet Noor.

4617. PHaGNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Tedalla (2).

4618. PHaNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Ghero. Distributed.

4619. PHCNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from MM’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Bent Kabala (?). Distributed.

4620. PHG@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

Probably from M’ Zab oasis, Sahara. Presented by Yahia ben Kassem, through
Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.

Possibly Medjhoul. -An unnamed, medium-sized fruit. Distributed.

4621. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.
From Berryton, Kans. Presented by Mr. M. Mathewson, March 6, 1900.
Mammoth black-hulled white. Distributed.

4622. DiospyROS VIRGINIANA. Persimmon.
From Lodema, Mo. Presented by Mr. R. A. W. Argenbright, March 10, 1900.

4623. NiIcoTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Presented by Feodoro Miranda, March 12, 1900.

4624. CRATZHGUS MEXICANA. Haw.

From Coahuila, Mexico. Presented by Prof. Felix Foéx, of Torreon. -Re-
ceived March 12, 1900.

4625. CRATHGUS MEXICANA. : Haw.

From Coahuila, Mexico. Presented by Prof. Felix Foéx, of Torreon. Received
March 12, 1900. -

Seeds from fruits of largest size and finest flavor.

4626. GossyPIUM BARBADENSE. Cotton.
From Egypt. Received March 13, 1900.
Gordon Pasha. An improved strain of Egyptian cotton, introduced for the first
time. Seed purchased in Italy. .
4627. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
From San Antonio, N. Mex. Received from Mr. C. B. Allaire, March 13, 1900.

A variety commonly grown by the Mexicans. It forms the staple food of the
laboring classes of New Mexico.

INVENTORY. 29

4628. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.
From Massachusetts. Received March 13, 1900.

Medium green. Distributed.

4629. MbeEDICAGO SATIVA. Alfalfa.
From Colorado. Received March 16, 1900.
Colorado-grown seed. Distributed.

4630. Ficus ELASTICA. India rubber.
From Italy. Received March 13, 1900. Distributed.

4631. TRITICUM VULGARE. W heat.
From Idaho. Received March 14, 1900.

Canadian Hybrid. One of the standard wheats grown in Idaho. Wyoming, and
Washington.

4632. CENTAUREA ODORATA. Dusty miller.

From Italy. Received May 19, 1900. Presented by Dammann & Co., of San
Giovanni a Teduccio, near Naples, Italy, through Hon. A. H. Byington, United
States consul at Naples.

Centennial Chameleon. ‘*‘A new hybrid annual which changes color several times
duringtheseason. Plantin potsandtransplantto sunny spotinrichsoil.’’ (Dammann. )
4633. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Idaho. Received March 14, 1900.

Red Chaff. One of the standard wheats of Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

4634. PyRUS BACCATA GENUINA. Siberian crab-apple.

From Russia. Received March 18,.1900. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Wald-
heim, director of the Imperial St. Petersburg Botanic Garden. Distributed.

4635. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Sumatra. Received March 21, 1900.
Deli.
4636. ERyYTHRINA. Coral tree.

From Mexico. Received March 21, 1900. Presented by Mr. Herman Meenen,
of Harsenville, Fla.

Zumpantle, or Coralines.

4637. CoBXA SCANDENS. Cobza.

From Mexico. Received March 21, 1900. Presented by Mr. Herman Meenen,
of Harsenville, Fla.

A vigorous climbing plant with beautiful blue flowers.

4638. ANONA CHERIMOLIA. Cherimoya.

From Mexico. Received March 21, 1900. Presented by Mr. Herman Meenen,
of Harsenville, Fla.

*“Considered by many one of the finest fruits in existence. Being very tender, it
canonly be grownsuccessfully in theextreme southern portion of Florida.’’ (Meenen.)
4639. CANNABIS SATIVA. Hemp.

From Kentucky. Received March 22, 1900. Distributed.

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4640-4748. VITIS VINIFERA. Grape.

A collection of European grapes from Alexandre Tacussel, of Vaucluse, France,
imported in cooperation with the Division of Pomology. Nocuttings are now available
for distribution. (See Nos. 2381-2541, Inventory No. 5.) Distributed.

4640. ADMIRABLE DE COURTILLER.
4641. ADMIRABLE DE COURTILLER.
4642. BIcANeE.

4643. BuRGRAVE DE HONGRIE.
4644. CHASSELAS NAPOLEON.
4645. CoRNICHON BLANC.

4646. CoRNICHON NOIR.

4647. DarTrieER DE BEYROUTH.
4648. DramMAnt TRAUBE.

4649. FInTINDO.

4650. FosteEr’s SEEDLING.
4651. FRANKENTHAL HATIF.
4652. (GENERAL LAMARMORA.
4653. GENERAL LAMARMORA.
4654. GoLDEN CHAMPION.
4655. GRADISKA.

4656. HeENAB TuURKI.

4657. JOANNENC.

4658. JOANNENC.

4659. ZABALKANSKOI.

4660. MALvolsikE DE SITJEs.
4661. MALvoilsikE DE SITJEs.
4662. MaAMELon.

4663. MAaAMELON.

4664. Muscat DE MADERE ROSE.
4665. Muscat HATIF DU Puy DE DOME.
4666. Muscat St. LAURENT.
4667. OLIVETTE DE CADENET.
4668. OLIVETTE DE CADENET.
4669. Pis DE CHEVRE DES ALPES.
4670. RosakI.

4671. SvuLTanina.

4672. TRENTHAM BLACK.

4673. TRENTHAM BLACK.

4674. VERDELHO DE MADERE.
4675. VERDELHO DE MADERE.
4676. Actront Macsron.
4677. AipatTuHy Issum.

4678. ANGELINA.

4679. ANGULATA.

4680. Bavupe.

4640-4748. VITIS VINIFERA—Continued.

4681.
4682.
4683.
4684.
4685.
4686.
4687.
4688.
4689.
4690.
4691.
4692.
4693.
4694.
4695.
4696.
4697.
4698.
4699.
4700.
4701.
4702.
4703.
4704.
4705.
4706.
4707.
4708.
4709.
4710.

4711.

4712.
4713.
4714.
4715.
4716.
4717.
4718.
4719.
4720.
4721.
_ 4722.
4723.

INVENTORY.

BELLINO.

BERMESTIA BIANCA.
BoHERAAVE.

CHASSELAS St. BERNARD.
CITRONELLE.

CITRONELLE.

Dtc pE MAGENTA.
FRANKENTHAL BLANC.
HAMBOURG BLANC.
IMPERIAL.

KaAROAD.

MERVEILLE DE VAUCLUSE.
MtscaT NOIR PRECOCE.
MvcscaT DE SAUMUR.
MvscaT VIOLET.
OLIVETTE ROSE.
RaAISAINE DE PULLIAT.
West Str. PETErRs.
CHASSELAS DE JERICO.
GAMAY DE BoURGOGNE.
GRUNER MUSCATELLER.
LoNG NoIR D’ ESPAGNE.
OLIVETTE NOIR.

RAZAKI ZOLO.
AGOSTENGA.

AGOSTENGA.

Mvuscat Bowoop.
BucKLAND SWEETWATER.
CALABRESE.

CALABRESE.

CHASSELAS DE FLORENCE.
CHASSELAS DE MONTAUBAN.
CHASSELAS DE NEGREPONT.
CHASSELAS DE NEGREPONT.
CHASSELAS MUSQUE VRAI.
CHASSELAS MUSQUE VRAI.
CHASSELAS VIOLET.
CHASSELAS NAPOLEON.
CHASSELAS ROSE ROYAL.
ToOKAY BLANC.
CLAIRETTE POINTUE.
COoRNICHON NOIR.
DIAMANT TRAUBE.

d31

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4640-4748. ViITIS VINIFERA—Continued.
4724. FOLLE BLANCHE.

4725. JoANNENC CHARNU.

4726.’ LUGLIENGA NERA.

4727. MADELEINE ANGEVINE.
4728. MADELEINE ANGEVINE.
4'729. Bicouor.

4730. Muscat DE ALEXANDRIE.
4731. MUSCAT. DE ALBXANDRIE.
4732. Muscat pE Hampoure.
4733. Muscat pE Hampoure.
4734. MuvscAT ROUGE DE MADERE.
4735. ZABALKANSKOI.

4736. Parc DE VERSAILLES.
4737. Parc DE VERSAILLES.
4738. PINoT NOIR DE BOURGOGNE.
4739. PINOT BLANC.

4740. PINoT BLANC DE CHARDONNAY.
47741. PIs DE CHEVRE NOIR.
4742. PRECOCE DE COURTILLER.
4743. Rosakl.

4744. RovussELeT.

4745. SERVAN.

4746. SERVAN.

4747. SIRAH DE L’ERMITAGE.
4748. ULLIADE NOIR.

4749. (Blank.)
4750. PISTACIA TEREBINTHUS. | Terebinth.

Presented by Mr. G. P. Rixford, of the California Academy of Sciences, San
Francisco, Cal., January, 1900.

To be used for stocks on which to graft the pistache. Distributed.

4751. TUBER MELANOSPERMA. Truffle.
From Paris, France. Received March 30, 1900.
(See No. 2230, Inventory No. 5.) Distributed.

4752. Ficus CARICA. Smyrna fig.
From California. Presented by Mr. George C. Roeding, March, 1900.

4753. PERSEA PUMILA.
From Eustis, Fla. Presented by Mr. Frank W. Savage, March, 1899.

4754-4808.

A collection of seeds of native American plants growing near Washington, D. C.
Presented by the Seed Laboratory, March, 1900.

4'754. CLEMATIS OCHROLEUCA.

4755. EvoNyMUS ATROPURPUREUS.

es

4756.
4757.
4758.
4759..
4760.
4761.
4762.
4763.
4764.
4765.
4766.
4767.
4768.
4769.
4770.
4771.
4772.
4773.
4774.
4775.
4776.
4777.
4778.
4779.
4780.
4781.
4782.
4783.
4784.
4785.
4786.
4787.
4788.
4789.
4790.
4791.
4792.
4793.
4794.
4795.
4796.
4797.
4798.
4799.

T785—No. 5—02

INVENTORY.

4754-4808— Continued.

AGRIMONIA PARVIFLORA.
VIBURNUM DENTATUM.
SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS.
ARCTIUM LAPPA.
CRAT£GUS CRUS-GALLI.
MAGNOLIA ACUMINATA.
PaANICUM ELONGATUM.
LEONURUS CARDIACA.
SMILAX HERBACEA.
VAGNERA RACEMOSA.
POLYMNIA UVEDALIA.
SMILAX ROTUNDIFOLIA.
POLYGONUM SAGITTATUM.
LoBELIA INFLATA.
ALNUS RUGOSA.
MAGNOLIA TRIPETALA.
SAURURUS CERNUUS.
AGROPYRON TENERUM.
EvONYMUS AMERICANUS.
ELEPHANTOPUS.
PoLYGONUM DUMETORUM.
SILPHIUM TRIFOLIATUM.
ANDROPOGON NUTANS.
ONOSMODIUM CAROLINIANA.
MoNARDA PUNCTATA.
ERECHTITES HIERACIFOLIA.
Nyssa AQUATICA.
BENZOIN BENZOIN. Distributed.
BaPTIsIA AUSTRALIS.
XOLISMA LIGUSTRINA.
PRUNELLA VULGARIS.

V ACCINIUM STAMINEUM.
VERBESINA OCCIDENTALE.
STAPHYLEA TRIFOLIA.
APOCYNUM ALBUM.
CASSIA NICTITANS.
LECHEA RACEMULOSA.
CYPERUS OVULARIS.
POLYGONUM PUNCTATUM.
Rosa HUMILIs.

PENTSTEMON L¥VIGATUS.

HELENIUM AUTUMNALE. Distributed.

TECOMA STANS.
GEMMINGA CHINENSIS.

3

3d

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4754-4808—Continued.
4800. SoLIDAGO SEROTINA.
4801. ANDROPOGON PROVINCIALIS. Distributed.
4802. Poa COMPRESSA.
4803. EvpaToriuM PERFOLIATUM. Distributed.
4804. PHyYTOLACCA DECANDRA.
4805. DIpsAcuUs SYLVESTRIS.
4806. VERBESINA ALTERNIFOLIA.
4807. (GAURA BIENNIS.
4808. Vernonia. Distributed.

4809. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.

From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Prof. H. M. Cottrell, through Mr.
W. T. Swingle, April, 1900.

Black-hulled White.

4810. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Kafir corn.

From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Prof. H. M. Cottrell, through Mr.
W. T. Swingle, April, 1900. ;

Red. Distributed.

4811. PH@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.
Distributed.
4812. PHCG@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.
From Washington, D. C. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, March, 1900.
Distributed.
4813. PHaNIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Guaymas, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed. :
4814. FRAXINUS VELUTINA. Ash.
From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899. Distributed.
4815. PHORADENDRON JUNIPERINUM.

From Mescalero, N. M. Presented by Miss Minnie Pincumb, through Mr.
W. T. Swingle, December, 1899.

Parasite on fir. Distributed.

4816. KARWINSKIA PARVIFLORA.

From Hermosillo, Mexico. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, December,
1899.

Shrub 2 to 3 feet high. Leaves like Psidiwm guava.

4817. CEREUS PRINGLEI.
From Guaymas, Mexico. Presented by the U. 8. National Museum, March, 1900.

4818. CEREUS PECTEN-ABORIGINUM. ,
From Mazatlan, Mexico. Presented by the U.S. National Museum, March, 1900.

INVENTORY. 35

4819. Rvusvs.
From Puyallup, Wash. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, October, 1899.
A perennial evergreen blackberry. Distributed.

4820. CELASTRUS SCANDENS. Bittersweet.

From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Mr. J. F.Swingle, March, 1900. Dis-
tributed.

4821. LoPpHOPHORA LEWINII.

From Washington, D.C. From plants growing in §S. P. I. greenhouse. Received
March, 1900. Distributed.

4822. PaANICUM BULBOSTM.

From Washington, D.C. From plants growing in S. P. I. greenhouse. Received
March, 1900.

A panicled grass, resembling a small Sorghum halapense. Distributed.

4823 QUERCUS MACROCARPA. Bur oak.
From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Prof. A. S. Hitchcock, April 20, 1900.

4824. BowuTELOUA CURTIPENDULA.

From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Prof. A. 8. Hitchcock, April 20, 1900.
Distributed.

4825. BULBILIS DACTYLOIDES. Buffalo grass.
From Manhattan, Kans. Presented by Prof. A. S. Hitchcock, April 20, 1900.

4826-4840.

From Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California. Received through Mrs. Blanche
Trask, May 1, 1900. A collection of seeds of native plants as follows:

4826. ANTIRRHINUM sPECIosuM. Distributed.
4827. LupINvs.

4828. HeETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA.
4829. LeEprosyNE GIGANTEA.

4830. CERCOCARPUS TRASKL®.

4831. CrossosoMA CALIFORNICUM.
4832. ERI0GONUM GIGANTEUM.
4833. ARCTOSTAPHYLOS BICOLOR.
4834. QUERCUS TOMENTELLA.

4835. ERIoPHYLLUM NEVINII.

4836. QUERCUS MACDONALDI.

4837. LavATERA ASSURGENTIFOLIA.
4838. CEANOTHUS ARBOREUS.

4839. ARCTOSTAPHYLOS DIVERSIFOLIA.
4840. RIBES VIBURNIFOLIA.

4841. (CRESCENTIA ALATA.

From California. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi, through Dr. Edward Palmer,
May 5, 1900.

4842. (Blank.)

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4843. (Blank.)

4844-4854. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From Hamburg, Germany. Received March 17, 1900.

This collection of seed of various red clovers was imported for use in a series of
cooperative experiments conducted by the agricultural experiment stations of
Minnesota and Wisconsin. It is often claimed that the American strains of red clover
are of less value for forage than the European. It is also stated by various agri-
culturists that the cause of this inferiority is the greater narrowness of the leaves and
the coarser and more weedy habit of growth of the stems. However, the amount
of forage per acre is said to be greater in the case of the American than of the
European forms. The experiments at the above-mentioned stations are being con-
nected in order to determine whether such differences as are claimed really exist
between the best American and the European varieties or forms. They are as
follows:

4844. HUNGARIAN.

4845. ITALIAN.

4846. FRENCH.

4847. GALICIAN.

4848. Russian.

4849. TRANSYLVANIAN.

4850. STEIERMARK.

4851. LeITMERITz.

4852. Norwescian. Distributed.
4853. GERMAN.

4854. ENGLISH.

4855. TRITICUM VULGARE, Wheat

From German East Africa. Received March 20, 1900. Presented by Dr. Witt-
mack, of the Agricultural High School, Berlin, Germany.

Tabora. A rust-proof winter wheat of excellent yield and quality.

4856-4905.

A collection of seeds and plants from Wuchang, China. Received March 20, 1900.
Presented by Messrs. G. D. Brill and J. W. Gilmore.

4856. SESAMUM INDICUM. Sesame.
Heh-scz-ma,; black sesame. (No. 27.) ‘‘This is not so extensively grown
here as the white sesame, No. 4857.’’ (Gilmore. )
4857. SmASAMUM INDICUM. |. Sesame.
Beh-scz-ma; white sesame. (No. 25.)

4858. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
Mi-do. (No. 13.)

4859. CucCURBITA.
Langgua. (No. 4.) ‘‘A large gourd or pumpkin.”’ (Gilmore. )

4860. BETA VULGARIS. , Chard.

Tien beh tsa. (No. 24.) ‘‘A sweet, white vegetable. This is the popular »
summer salad here. It grows larger than either No. 4874 or No. 4896.
Several crops of this are taken from the same piece of ground during
the course of the summer.’’ (Gilmore. )

INVENTORY. a4

4856-4905—Continued.
4861. IlIpoma@a.

Tso yea rsia; bamboo leaf vegetable. (No. 3.) ‘‘This grows here abun-
dantly, but I can not identify the plant by the name. I think, however,
it is used something like spinach.”’ (Gilmore. )

4862. Brassica.

Yo tsai; oil vegetable. (No. 12.) ‘‘A mustard which is sown in the spring
and grown for its seed, from which oil is extracted.’’ (Gilmore. )

4863. CapsICUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.
Chin la joa. (No. 29.)

4864. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.
Tao do. (No. 2.)

4865. CITRULLUs. Citron.

+
Tung gua. (No. 40.) ‘A large green gourd, white inside. The largest
are about 3 feet long and a foot in diameter.’’ (Gilmore. )
4866. AvVENA FATUA GLABRESCENS. Wild oat.
Red oats. (No. 43.)

4867. Momorpica. Gourd.
Ku gua. (No. 16.) ‘‘A kind of squash which is very warty, and red
when ripe.”’ (Gilmore. )
4868. CuUCctUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.
Whang gua; yellow cucumber. (No.14.) ‘‘ This is grown very extensively
here in the spring, though it does not yield abundantly.’’ (Gilmore. )
4869. CH#TOCHLOA ITALICA. Millet.
Tsan schioh. (No. 36.) ‘‘ This seed is used for feeding birds.’’ ( Gilmore.)

4870. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
Turnip. A white variety. (No. 22.)

4871. SapiumM sEBIFERUM. Wax berry.

Beh jo; white wax berry. (No. 44.) ‘‘These are the seeds from the white
wax tree. The tree grows from 30 to 60 feet high and bears an abun-
dance of berries on new wood.”’ (Gilmore. )

4872. HELIANTHUS ANNUUS. Sunflower.

Quei wha. (No. 31.) ‘‘This is not grown very extensively here except
asanornament. The flowers are 8 or 10 inches in diameter.”’ (Gil-
more. )

4878. CELosIA.
Han tsai. (No.9.)

4874. Brassica. Petsai.

Heh beh tsai; black white vegetable. (No.18.) ‘‘This is a winter and spring
cabbage, and the habits and appearance are quite like those of No. 4896,
except that the leaves are not curled. This winter the temperature has
been as low as —d° C. and it has not been injured.’’ (Gilmore. )

4875. RapHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.
Loh boh. (No. 21.)

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4856-4905— Continued.
4876. AVENA FATUA GLABRESCENS. Wild oat.
Mixed oats. (No. 47.)

4877. MALva. Mallow.
Tung han tsai. (No. 19.) ‘‘A winter variety.”’ ( Gilmore.)

4878. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

Tsan gu. (No. 35.) ‘This is the ordinary.rice which is the great staple
of China.’’ ( Gilmore.)

4879. ZEA MAYS. Corn.
U gao liang. (No.39.) A kind of maize.

4880. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.
Loh gu; glutinous rice. (No. 34.)

4880a. FaGoryrUM ESCULENTUM. Buckwheat.
(No. 34.)

4881. Brassica. Mustard.

Latsai. (No. 11.) This is a large mustard, and is almost like No. 4887.
4882. IPoM@A BONA-NOX. Moonfiower.
Tien chue. (No. 28.)
4883. STERCULIA PLATANIFOLIA.
Wu tung. (No. 45.)

4884. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.
Tung tsao do. (No. 1.)

4885. Brassica.
Heh beh tsa. (No. 26.)

4886. LActTuca SATIVA. : Lettuce.

Wo ju. . (No. 17.) ‘‘A kind of lettuce. It is sown in beds in the spring
and transplanted when the plants are 2 or 3 inches nigh. It is then
well manured and watered until its leaves are a foot or more in height.
The plant is grown for the stem, which is sliced and cooked as a
vegetable.’’ (Gilmore. )

4887. Brassica. Mustard.

Gai tsat. (No. 7.) ‘‘This is a very large mustard. In exceptional
instances the leaves will grow 3 feet long. It is transplanted in the
early spring and heavily manured until the leaves reach their full size.
The plants are then cut off at the roots and dried; they are then pickled
and used throughout the year.”’ (Gilmore. )

4888. HoRDEUM VULGARE. Barley.

Da meh. (No. 33.) ‘‘This is used in the North to some extent for
whisky, so I have heard, but here it is used for making sugar for can-
dies and for feeding horses and pigs. It is a winter crop, planted on
land which has been overflowed in the summer, or upon cotton, bean,
or sesame land.’’- ( Gilmore. )

4889. APpIUM GRAVEOLENS. Celery.

Chin tsai. -‘‘This seems to be a primitive type. It is small and spindling.
It is planted both in the spring and fall in beds and covered with reeds,
placed like the roof of a house. When it is about grown fine dirt is
sprinkled and sifted among the plants until they are almost covered.
The celery bleaches in a short time and is then used as needed.”’
(Gilmore. ) :

INVENTORY. 39

4856-4905—Continued.
4890. CRAT#GUS CUNEATA. Hawthorn.
San tsao hung. (No. 23.) Fruit about the size of a cherry.
4891. CeELostIa. :
Wan tsai. (No. 20.)
4892. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

Black. (No. 42.) ‘‘Found growing wild in old gardens and waste
places.’? (Gilmore. )

4893. J.AGENARIA. Calabash.
Hu gua. (No. 15.)

4894. Burnerta. Flowering almond.
La may wha. (No. 41.)

4895. Lurra ©GYPTIACA. Gourd.

Tsz gua; silk gourd. (No. 5.) ‘‘It sometimes grows 5 feet long and not
more than an inch in diameter, except at the bottom. It is planted in
the spring and trained on a trellis. The gourds are used for food when
they are young and tender.”’ (Gilmore. )

4896. Brassica. Petsai.

Nan kin beh tsai; white vegetable. (No. 6.) ‘‘ This is a cabbage and is
grown extensively in fall and winter.’’ (Gilmore. )

4897. SprINACEA OLERACEA. Spinach.

Bo tsai. (No. 8.) It is planted in the spring and used as greens.

4898. CHRYSANTHEMUM.
Tung hao. (No. 32.) ‘‘According to William’s Dictionary this is a kind
of celery.” ( Gilmore.)
4899. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

Sez gua tsz. (No. 30.) ‘*‘ They are mainly of two varieties, those of red
flesh and those of yellow. Neither grow very large, but the red-fleshed
one is preferred to the other. Salted seeds are highly esteemed at din-
ners and feasts and are eaten throughout the meal.’’ (Gilmore. )

4900. PAULOWNIA IMPERIALIS. Paulownia.

Yang wu tung. (No. 49.) This is an ornamental tree of rapid growth,
having large leaves and flowers very much like those of the catalpa.

4901. ALLIUmM. Garlic.
Da suan. (No. 46.)
- 4902. Triticum VULGARE. Wheat.

Hsioh meh. (No. 37.) ‘‘This is extensively grown here for flour. Here,
where so much of the land is overflowed in the summer, this is the
principal crop on the lowlands, and it is mostly of the bearded kind.’’

4903. CELTIs. Hackberry.

Tang tihsu. (No. 48.) This tree grows rapidly and to a large size. It is
not very common.

4904. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.
(No.2. )
4905. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Sorghum.

Loh goa liang. (No.38.) ‘‘Thisis a nonsaccharine sorghum. There are
two or three kinds, but the main use of all is for making a kind of
whisky.”’ ( Gilmore.)

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4906. NIcoTIANA TABACUM. : Tobacco.
From Turkey. Received April 7, 1900.

Turkish Samsum.

4907. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Turkey. Received April 7, 1900.
Turkish Bafra.

4908. FRAGARIA VESCA. Strawberry.
From France. Received April 10, 1900.

St. Antoine de Padoua, everbearing. ‘‘ This variety, which was sent out in 1898 by
the Abbé Thivolet, was obtained by crossing the St. Joseph with the large-fruited
English Royal Sovereign. The fruits of this sort are larger than those of the St.
Joseph, are firm, good keepers, and have an excellent flavor. The fruit clusters are
erect and do not require support as do those of the St. Joseph. This is the newest
and most remarkable of the large-fruited, everbearing strawberries.’’ (Swingle.)
Distributed.

4909. PRUNUS. _ Cherry.
From Waynesville, N. C. Presented by Dr. G. D. Green. Received April 10,
1900.

‘‘This wild cherry goes by two names—the Peruvian Tree and the Balsam
Cherry.’”’ (Green.) Distributed.

4910. PsIDIUM CATTLEYANUM. Dwarf guava.

From Waterloo, Kans. Received March 24, 1900. Presented by Mr. J. W. Riggs.

A seedling of dwarf guava which lives and bears fruit in Kansas. Distributed.

4911. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate.
From Waterloo, Kans. Received March 24,1900. Presented by Mr. J. W. Riggs.

A very hardy seedling pomegranate which lives and bears fruit in Kansas.
Distributed.

4912-4914. (GLYCINE HISPIDA. | Soy bean.

A collection of soy beans from Japan. Received March 23, 1900. They are as
follows:

4912. Common. Distributed.
4918. Best wuire. Distributed.
4914. Best GREEN. Distributed.

4915-4946.

From Perth, West Australia. “Received.March 24,1900. Presented by Mr. E. F.
Brady.

A collection of seeds of native West Australian plants.
4915. KINGIA AUSTRALIS.
4916. ACTINOTUS LEUCOCEPHALUS. Flannel flower.

4917. LerscHENAULTIA.
A small perennial, 18 inches high, with blue flowers.

4918. Christmas bush.

INVENTORY. 4]

4915-4946—Continued.
4919. GASTROLOBIUM CALYCINUM.

A poison plant.
4920. WAITZIA AUREA.

4921. MyRIocEPHALUS STUARTII.

4922. White clematis.
A handsome climber. Distributed.
4923.
An annual with blue, lobelia-like flowers.
4924. AUSTRALINA MUELLERI. Kangaroo paw.
4925. HELICHRYSUM BRACTEATUM. Everlasting.
4926. Flannel flower.

An annual.

4927. Coral creeper.

The seeds must be scalded and soaked before planting.
4928.

A fine summer-flowering plant with pink sprays.
4929. Hisiscvs.

Flowers lilac.
4930.

A small, yellow-flowered legume.
4931. |

A dwarf perennial shrub.

49382. c Flannel flower.

4933.
A bamboo-like plant.

4934.
A native annual lobelia with deep-blue flowers.

4935. HAaRDENBERGIA.
A climber with fine blue flowers. Makes a fine show in our woods.

4936. Banksia.
A short, prickly shrub.

4937. AUSTRALINA.
Tall, green-flowering. Grown on swampy land.

4938. CALLISTEMON. Scarlet bottle-bush.
Flowers scarlet. Grows in dry situations.
4939. Acacia. Wattle.

Flowers bright golden. Grows 2 feet high.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4915-4946—Continued.

4940.

Smoke plant.

4941. Marguerite.
A perennial with large, single white flowers. Distributed.

4942. Hovera.
Blue mixed. Distributed.

4943. Scarlet grevillea.
A shrub, in dry situations.

4944. BANKSIA GRANDIS. Bull banksia.

A handsome tree.

4945.

An annual with white flowers.

4946.

A dwart plant like Banksia, with long, serrated leaves.

4947-4962.

A collection of Mexican species of Physalis. Received March 27, 1900. Pre-
sented by Dr. Edward Palmer.
4947. PHYSALIS.

From Zacatecas, Mexico. ‘‘Fruit the size of a cherry; in color pea
ereen to a yellow tint; quite sticky; used with red peppers in sauce to
neutralize the bad effect of excessive use of red pepper.’’ (Palmer. )

4948. PHYSALIS.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. ‘‘A fine species, with a rather flat fruit,

plum-colored at base, solid and purplish when ripe.’’ ( Palmer.)
4949. PHyYSALIS.

From Durango, Mexico. ‘‘The fruit has a fine aroma; is edible raw; very

prolific, of good size, and worthy of cultivation.’’ (Palmer. )
4950. PHYSALIs.

From Zacatecas, Mexico. ‘‘A species with husk entirely covering the

fruitand extending above. Fruitis round and plum-colored.’’ (Palmer. )
4951. PHYSALIS ALKENGI.
From Mexico. ‘‘ Fruit edible raw, of fine flavor.’’ (Palmer. \

4952. PuHYSALIs.
From San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

4953. PHYSALIS.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

4954. PHyYSALIS FENDLERI.

From Acapulco, Mexico. ‘‘Used in soups, gravies, and stuffings for fowls.
This fruit is found all the year round in the markets of Acapulco.”
( Palmer. )

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INVENTORY. 43

4947-4962— Continued.
4955. PuHYSALIS.

From Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. ‘‘ Fruit yellow, with an agreeable
odor and good to eat. Yields abundantly. A low plant. Worthy of
cultivation.”’ (Palmer. )

4956. PHYSALIs.

From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. ‘‘ Large fruit having a husk which opens
in two parts so that the top of the fruit is bare. (Palmer. )

4957. PHYSALIs.
From San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

4958. PuHyYSALIs..
From San Luis Potosi, Mexico., ‘‘A large-fruited species which is covered
entirely by a husk that is purple at the base.’’? (Palmer. )
4959. PuysaLis.
From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. ‘‘This form has a very close-fitting,
smooth husk with rather prominent veins at the base.’’ (Palmer. )
4960. Puysatis.
From Durango, Mexico. ‘‘This species has a very strong odor and is as
sticky as tobacco.” (Palmer. )
4961. Puysa.is.
: From San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Distributed.

4962. PHyYSALIs.

From San Pedro Soapuilla, Aguascalientes, Mexico. ‘“‘It is one of the
finest varieties.’’ ( Palmer.)

4963. NICOTIANA. Tobacco.
From Durango, Mexico. Received March 27, 1900. Presented by Dr. Edward
Palmer.

‘““Strong grower, large leaves, very gummy, strong odor; once used by native

population.’’ (Palmer.) Distributed.

4964. PENNISETUM SPICATUM. Pearl millet.
From Kangundo, British East Africa. Presented by Mr. Charles F. Johnston.
Nivali. Distributed.

4965-5002.

From Yokohama, Japan. Received March 27, 1900. A collection of vegetable
seeds presented by Suzuki & lida, New York City.

4965. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.

4966. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS. Bean.

4967. CRYPTOTENIA CANADENSIS.
Mitsuba.

4968. BRassICA NAPUS. Turnip.
Tennoji.

4969. SaALSOLA SODA.

44

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

4965-5002—Continued.

4970. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS.

Natamame.
49771. PERILLA ARGUTA.

4972. TETRAGONA EXPANSA.

4973. DoLICHOS UMBELLATUS.

Jinroku-sasage.

4974. DoLicHos UMBELLATUS.

Sanjak-sasage.

49°75. . BETA VULGARIS.

Fudanso.

4976. CUCURBITA LONGA.
Naga-yugao.

497'7. AULLIUM PORRUM.
Tokio.

4978. ALLIUM PORRUM.
Twatsuki.

4979. ALLIUM PORRUM.
Shimo-vita.

4980. GLYCINE HISPIDA.
Karly soja.

4981. Lappa MAJor.
Yamato.

4982. LAPpPa MAJOR.

Red Stalk.
4983. LAPPA MAJOR.

Sunagawa.

4984. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS.

Buff.

4985. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS.

Prolifie climber.

4986. CHRYSANTHEMUM CORONARIUM.

4987. LuUFFA MGYPTIACA.

4988. Daucus CAROTA.

Long red.

4989. CuvucUMIS SATIVUS.
Late.

4990. CuCUMIS SATIVUS.
Medium green.

Knife bean.

New Zealand spinach.

Beet.

Leek.

Leek.

Leek.

Soy bean.

Bean.

Bean.

Edible chrysanthemum.

Vegetable sponge.

Carrot.

Cucumber.

Cucumber.

INVENTORY.

4965-5002— Continued.
4991. CvUvctUMIS SATIVUS.

Joint fruiting.

4992. CwvcUMIS SATIVUS.

Common.

4998. CUCUMIS MELO.

Makwa-wir.

4994. SoLANUM MELONGENA.

Sadowara.

4995. SoLANUM MELONGENA.
Early prolific.

4996. RaPHANUS SATIVUS.

Everlasting.

4997. RAPHANUS SATIVUS.

Summer.

4998. RaAPHANUS SATIVUS.

Long Otapuka.
4999. BeENINCASA CERIFERA.

5000. LAGENARIA VULGARIS.
Ohiotau.

5001. CwucuRBITA MAXIMA.

5002. CvucURBITA MAXIMA.
Early Crepe.

5003-5020.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received March 27, 1900.

50038. ABIES BRACHYPHYLLA.
5004. ABIES FIRMA.

5005. ABIES VEITCHII.

5006. CARPINUS YEDOENSIS.
5007. CELTIS BUNGEANA.

5008. CoRNUS KOUSA.

5009. CryYPTOMERIA JAPONICA. Distributed.
5010. EpGEWoRTHIA GARDNERI.
5011. EL#AGNUS UMBELLATUS.
5012. ILuLicium ANISATUM.

5013. JUGLANS SIEBOLDIANA.
5014. JUNIPERUS RIGIDA.

5015. QUERCUS ACUTA.

5016. Ruvs succEDANEA.

5017. THEA yiripis. Distributed.

45

Cucumber.

Cucumber.

Muskmelon.

Egg plant.

Egg plant.

Radish.

Radish.

Radish.

Wax gourd.
Large gourd.

Pumpkin.
Pumpkin.

A_ collection of seeds of
the native forest trees of Japan, presented by Suzuki & lida, of NewYork City.

Fir.

Fir.

Fir.
Hornbeam.
Hackberry.
Cornel.

Walnut.

Juniper.
Oak.
Tallow tree.
Tea.

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5003-5020—Continued.
5018. ToRREYA NUCIFERA.
5019. SXANTHOXYLON PIPERITUM.

5020. ZELKOVA ACUMINATA.

5021. CaNnNaBIS SATIVA. | Hemp.

From Shanghai, China. Received March 28, 1900. Presented by Dr. Kung,
through Mr. Young 8. Allen. Distributed.

5022. ‘THEA VIRIDIS. Tea.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900.
Best Assam Hybrid. Distributed.

5023. LANDOLPHIA KIRKI.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900.
This is one of the African hanes from which commercial rubber is extracted. Dis-
tributed.
5024. URrckOLA ESCULENTA.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900.
An East Indian rubber plant. Distributed.

5025. OPpunrtTIA PUBESCENS.

From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28,1900. Presented Dy Jick a Walle
ham & Bros.

A prickly-pear cactus which is valuable as a forage plant. Distributed.

5026. NopaLiA COCHINELLIFERA.

From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900. Presented by J. P. Wil-
liam & Bros. Distributed.

5027. PAYENA LEERII.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900.
An East Indian rubber plant. Distributed.

5028. Maninor GLAZIOVIIL. Ceara rubber.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900. Distributed.

5029. MIMUSOPS ELENGI.
From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900.
An East Indian tree from which a commercial guttapercha is extracted. Dis-
tributed. ,
5030. CUCUMIS SATIVUS. Cucumber.

From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Received March 28, 1900. Presented by J. P. Wil-
ham «& Bros.

An especially fine cucumber for cultivation in the tropics.

5031. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.
From Schlansted, Germany. Received March 30, 1900.

Schlansted Winter. An improved strain, originated in Germany. The grain is one
of the best for bread-making purposes.

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INVENTORY. ad
5032. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From France. Received March 30, 1900.
Avoine rousse couronnée. ‘*Grain red, short; chaff very thin; straw is stiff and does
not lodge readily; very productive, but late.’ ( Vilmorin. )
5033. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Sumatra. Received March 30, 1900.
Sumatra Rano.
5034. AsTRAGALUS FALCATUS.
From France. Received March 30, 1900.
A leguminous forage plant.
5035. TRiTr1cUM MONOCOCCUM. Einkorn.
From France. Received March 30, 1900.
Engrain. Distributed.
5036. TRITICUM MONOCOCCUM. Einkorn.
From France. Received March 30, 1900.
Commun. (See No. 5035.) Distributed.
5037. BETA VULGARIS. Mangold.
From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie. Received March
30, 1900.
Giant Half-sugar Rose.
5038. Bera VULGARIS. Mangold.
From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie. Received March
- 30, 1900.
Giant Half-sugar White. (See No. 5037. )
5039. GLYCINE HISPIDA. Soy bean.

From Paris, France. Received March 30, 1900. Presented by Vilmorin-
Andrieux et Cie.

Extra early black-seeded. A very early maturing strain.

5040. PacHYRHIZOS TUBEROSUS. Yam-bean.
From Italy. Received April 2, 1900.
Of possible value as a forage plant.

5041. NIcoTriANA TABACUM. Tobacco.
From Italy. Received April 2, 1900.
Turkish Bafra. (See No. 4878.)

5042. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.

From Georgia. Received April 4, 1900.
New Era. The earliest maturing variety of cowpea known. Distributed.

5043. FRAGARIA VESCA. Strawberry.
From Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico. Received April 6, 1900.
An everbearing strawberry. Distributed.

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5044-5047. ‘TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE. Red clover.
From Vienna, Austria-Hungary. Received April 7, 1900.
A collection of European red clovers:
5044. HuNGARIAN.
5045. Russian.
5046. STEIERMARK.

5047. TRANSYLVANIAN.

5048. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Minnesota. Received April 10, 1900. Presented by Prof. W. M. Hays,
of the Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Anthony Park, Minn.

Minn. No. 169. Distributed.

5049. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Minnesota. Received April 10, 1900. Presented by Prof. W. H. Hays,
of the Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Anthony Park, Minn.

Minn. No. 187. Distributed.

5050. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Minnesota. Received April 10, 1900. Presented by Prof. W. M. Hays,
of the Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Anthony Park, Minn.

Minn. No. 149. Distributed.

5051. TrRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Shanghai, China. Received through Consul-General Goodnow, April 11,
1900.

Pootung. Said to be grown on the lowlands between the Hwang-ho and Yangtse
rivers. The Chinese report that this wheat is never attacked by rust.
5052. POA VIOLACEA.

From Steiermark, Bohemia. Received April 14, 1900. Presented by the
director of the Samen Control Station, Vienna.

‘‘From the Alps, near Aussee, at an altitude of 4,200 feet.’”’ Distributed.

5053. Confederate grass.

From Victoria, Tex. Received April 12, 1900. Presented by Mr. William
Benton. Distributed.

5054. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Douglas, Wyo. Received April 14, 1900. Presented by Mr. B: C.
Wheelock. j
Seven-head wheat. ‘‘ This wheat yielded 43 bushels per acre and weighed 63 pounds
to the bushel.”’
5055. Za MAYS. Corn.
From Douglas, Wyo. Received April 14, 1900. Presented by Mr. B. C.
Wheelock.

Longfellow. ‘‘ This flint corn ripens in from 80 to 90 days from time of planting.
It yields a heavy crop.’’ ( Wheelock. )
5056. EUGENIA UNIFLORA. Surinam cherry.

From Lemon City, Fla. Received April 13, 1900. Presented by Mr. E. J.
Brown. Distributed.

INVENTORY. 49

5057. PANICUM MILIACEUM. Broom-corn millet.
From Walla Walla, Wash. Received April 16, 1900.

Seed grown in Washington. The original was imported by Prof. N. E. Hansen
for this Department from Russia.

se eee i ke le ee ee

5058. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

ary,

From Germany. Received through a French seedsman, April 26, 1900.

ins

Petkus. This is an improved strain originated by a plant breeder at Petkus, a
small town about 40 miles south of Berlin. It is one of the best varieties for bread
making.

5059. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Italy. Received through a French seedsman, April 26, 1900.

Gentile primo vera d@ Umbria. A very early maturing variety with panicled heads
and tall straw.

5060. BouTELOUA OLIGOSTACHYA. Blue grama.
From Silver City, N. Mex. Received March 1, 1900. , Distributed.

5061. LycuRUS PHLEOIDES. Timothy grama.
From Silver City, N. Mex. Received March 1, 1900. Distributed.

5062. Nusa. Banana.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 389),
April 14, 1900.

**A variety of banana with fruit filled with seed. The flavor is quite different from
any other variety known to me and very agreeable. Imported for breeding experi-
ments.’’ ( Fairchild.) Distributed.

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5063. MANGIFERA INDICA. Mango.

From Manila, P.I. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 390),
April 14, 1900.

“‘Two seeds of a most delicious variety (name unknown) of mango, grown near
Manila. Large, orange yellow, kidney-shaped. Pronounced by Mr. Lathrop as
good as any Indian mango heever ate. Very littlefiber.”’ (Fuirchild.) Distributed.

5064. CapsicUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.

From Manila, P. I. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 388),
April 14, 1900.

“Seeds of a large, bright-red, sweet pepper from Manila market.’’ (Fuirchild.)
Distributed.

5065. MErLALEUCA LEUCODENDRON. Cajuput.
From France. Received April 30, 1900.

An evergreen tree of large size, native from the Malayan Archipelago to Australia.
Cajuput oil, extensively used in medicine, is extracted from the leaves. Distributed.

5066. MuvcuNA UTILISs. Velvet bean.

From Florida. Received May 1, 1900. Presented to Hon. J. H. Brigham,
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, by Mr. Kline O. Varn, of Fort Meade, Fla.
(See No. 4333, Inventory No. 8.)

7785—No. 5—02—-+4

5O SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5067. AGARICUS CAMPESTRIS. Mushroom.

From France. Received May 5, 1900. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie.,
Paris, France.

Vilmorin’s New Mushroom Spawn. Grown irom spores of the best mushrooms by
Dr. Repin’s process.
5068. L&ErsPEDEZA STRIATA. Japan clover.
From Sardis, Miss. Received May 5, 1900.

Anannual plant of especial value for covering barren soils in the Southern States.

5069. CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS. Knife bean.
From Wahiawa, Oahu, H. I. Received May 8, 1900. Presented by Hon. Byron
O. Clark.

‘*A large white bean brought here from California by a gardener. It is a strong
grower and very productive.”’ ( Clark.)

5070. Do.ricnHos. Tongan bean.
From Wahiawa, Oahu, H.I. Received May 8, 1900. Presented by Hon. Byron
O. Clark.

‘‘Imported from Australia. This bean will cover a trellis or outhouse. One
plant will yield bushels of delicious beans, which may be either cut up like a French
bean or shelled when nearly ripe. As the seed germinates slowly, it has been found
a good plan to soak in boiling water before planting, so as to soften the hard outer
skin.’ (Clark. )

5071. PHASEOLUS MUNGO. | Green grain.
From Wahiawa, Oahu, H.I. Received May 8,1900. Presented by Hon. Byron
O. Clark.
A native of China
5072. PHASEOLUS MUNGO. Green gram.
From Wahiawa, Oahu, H.I. heceived May 8,1900. Presented by Hon. Byron
O. Clark.
A native of China.
5073. CUCURBITA PEPO. | Vegetable marrow.
From Wahiawa, Oahu, H.I. Received May 8, 1900. Presented by Hon. Byron
O. Clark.
A native of Australia. ‘‘Very choice as a green squash; used as our butter

squashes are.’’? (Clark.)

”

5074. POLYGALA BUTYRACEA. Polygala.
From Paris, France. Received May 8, 1900. Presented by A. Godefroy-Lebeuf.

This plant produces a vegetable butter. It will grow in summer in the hot por-
tions of California and Florida, and as the plants can be grown as annuals it will
probably prove successful.

5075. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

Allora. This variety is obtained in Australia, though it is said to have come
originally from California. It is medium or small in height, with red, bald, or
slightly bearded heads. The grain is soft and white, and produces flour with a low
gluten content. Its particularly valuable quality for this country is its earliness in
ripening, although it is usually rather rust-resistant (at least in Australia) and fairly
drought-resistant. It is adapted to the Southern States, but might also be tried in
Oregon, northern California, and southeastern Washington. It is a winter variety
in mild climates.

INVENTORY. 51

5076. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

s
Steinwedel. This is a winter variety for mild climates. It has bald heads, soit,
white grains, and produces a weak flour of fair gluten content. It is particularly
resistant to drought, and ripens early; is adapted to our Southern States, but may
well be tried in our Pacific coast States. It is not considered a good milling wheat
in Australia.

5077. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

Canning Downs. This variety is a wheat of short growth, with bearded heads. It
ripens very early, and possesses a fair quality of grain, but is not hardy. It is
adapted for trial in the Southern States west to Texas, and, because of its early
maturity, should be tested in Oregon and southeastern Washington.

5078. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May, 8, 1900.
Early Baart. This is an early-ripening variety, adapted to the Pacific States. It
is a winter variety in mild climates.
5079. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

King’s Early. This is a winter variety for mild climates. It produces a rather
soft grain and is very early in ripening. It is adapted to the Southern States, and
may well be tried in the Pacific coast States.

5080. Bromus UNIOLOIDES. Rescue grass.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

This grass is a native of South America, and possibly also of the southwestern
United States. Distributed.

5081. PaspaALUM DILATATUM. Large water grass.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

A rather coarse-leaved perennial, growing in clumps 2 to 5 feet high, bearing near
the summit of the stems 2 to 10 more or less spreading racemes or spikes of crowded,
hairy spikelets. Although a native of Brazil, ic has now become quite largely intro-
duced throughout the United States.

5082. ATRIPLEX NUMMULARIA. - Round-leaved saltbush.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

This plant attains a height of from 6 to 10 feet and is highly valued as forage for
cattle and sheep. Although it is extensively planted and highly valued in central
Australia and South Africa, the experiments with it in this country have not been
satisiactory.

5083. ATRIPLEX HALIMOIDES. Mealy saltbush.
From New South Wales, Australia. Received May 8, 1900.

A low-growing, shrubby perennial about 1 foot high, with variable, ovate-lanceolate
leaves, which are covered with whitish, dust-like scales. It is a native of the Cen-
tral regions of Australia, where it makes a very rapid growth and begins to bear
seeds in three months after sowing. In this country it has not been sufficiently
experimented with to state its possibilities.

5084. PoA PRATENSIs. Kentucky blue grass.
From New York. Received May 5, 1900. Distributed.

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5085-5105. CapsicUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.

From British Guiana. Received May 14, 1900. Presented by the Director of the
Botanic Gardens. A collection of different varfeties, of which but two are named
or described:

5085. (1.) Distributed.
5086. (2.) Distributed.
5087. (3.) Distributed.
5088. (4.) Distributed.
5089. (5.) Distributed.
5090. (6.) Distributed.
5O91. 47.) Wistributed:
5092. (8.) Distributed.
5093. (9.) Distributed.
5094. (10.) Distributed.
5095. (11.) Distributed. :
5096. (12.) Distributed.
5097. (13.) Distributed.
5098. (14.) Distributed.
5099. (15.) Distributed.
5100. (16.) Distributed.
5101. (17.) Distributed.
5102. (18.) Distributed.
51038. (19.) Distributed.

5104. (20.) Killmissy. Distributed.
5105. (21.) Black when young, yellow when ripe.

5106. CapsicUM FRUTESCENS BACCATUM. Bird pepper.
See Nos. 5085-5105. Distributed.

5107. HuUMULUS LUPULUS. Hop.

From Bohemia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 252),
May 15, 1900.

Red Semsch. A variety, originated in Auscha, which has been improved by being
grown two years on the red soils of Saaz, the most noted hop region of Bohemia. (See
Circular No. 19, Division of Botany.) Distributed.

5108. HumuLus LUPULUS. Hop.

From Bohemia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 255),
May 15, 1900.

The true Saaz hop, less fruitful than Auscha, but with the finest aroma and bitter
taste. (See Circular No. 19, Division of Botany.) Distributed.
5109. Ficus CARICA. Caprifig.

From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Mr. Walter T. Swingle (No. 1), May
16, 1900. Presented by Dr. Trabut.

From Jardin d’ Essai. Distributed.

5110. OLEA EUROPAA. Olive.

From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Mr. Walter T. Swingle (No. 4), May
17, 1900. Presented by Dr. Trabut.
_ Olive longue de Constantine. ‘‘ A very large pickling olive of very superior quality,
trom the Jardin du Hamma, at Constantine.’’ (Swingle.) Distributed.

INVENTORY. LSS

5111. OLEA EUROPA. Olive.
From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Mr. Walter T. Swingle (No. 5), May
17, 1900.

Round Constantine. Distributed.

5112. CARICA PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Honduras. Presented by Dr. R. Fritzgartner, Director of the Mint,
Tegucigalpa. Received May 17, 1900.

Large, yellow fruit. Distributed.

5113. Ficus CARICA. Caprifig.

From Algiers, Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, May 17, 1900.
Distributed.

5114. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Japan. Received May 17,1900. Presented to Hon. James Wilson, Secre-
tary of Agriculture, by C. Maki, Director of the Ibraki Prefecture of the Ota
Tobacco Monopoly.

Kokubu. ‘‘The best tobacco produced in this district. The aromatic leaves are
excellent and grade first in Japan.’’ ( Maki.)

/

5115-5122.

From Sinaloa, Mexico. A collection of seed presented by Mr. G. Lawton Taylor,
of Santa Cruz de Alaya, through the Office of Experiment Stations, May 21, 1900.

5115. Carica PAPAYA. _ Papaw.
Papai. A tree about 20 feet high; fruit excellent. Distributed.

5116. Carica PAPAYA. Papaw.
Papai. From Oahu, H. I. ‘‘ Extremely productive and excellent eaten
green, cooked as vegetables, or ripe as fruit.’’ (Zaylor.) Distributed.
5117. Brassica JUNCEA. Chinese mustard.
Koytoi. ‘‘From Asia. Eaten cooked as greens and also made into a
sauerkraut.’’ (TZaylor.) Distributed.
5118. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.
Aukok. ‘‘A long, black climbing bean from Asia. Eaten as snap beans.
Very tender even when old.’’ (Taylor.) Distributed.
5119. CvcURBITA PEPO. ~Squash.

Umqua. ‘‘A Chinese squash, weighing about 30 to 40 pounds. The squash
looks much like a watermelon, but is hollow and will keep a year if
not frozen, pieces being cut off and cooked as vegetables.”’ (Taylor. )
Distributed.

5120. CirRULLUS VULGARIS. Citron.

Tequa. ‘‘ From Asia. Is like the Umqua in appearance and weight, but
keeps only four months.’’ (Taylor.) Distributed.

5121. Momorpica CHARANTIA.’ Gourd.

Laqua. ‘‘A climber. Fruit looks like a large gherkin. Is cooked with
roast meats. Acid fruit weighs about three-fourths of apound.”’ (Tay-
lor.) Distributed.

5122. Lurra ACUTANGULA. Gourd.

Suqua. ‘‘From China. A delightful cornucopia-shaped, 10-ribbed vege-
table, climber, from 1 to 23 feet long. Is good raw or cooked. Looks
like black watermelon seed.”’ (Taylor.) Distributed.

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5123.) Wicus: CARICA, _ Caprifig.

From Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle (No. 3), May 21, 1900.
Distributed.

5124. CITRUS LIMONUM. Lemon.

From Banda, Dutch Kast Indies. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair-
child (No. 350), May 22, 1900.

Sauerbier. A very large, thin-skinned, exceedingly juicy lemon of good flavor.
Distributed.
5125. STIPA LEUCOTRICHA. Bearded mesquite.
From Victoria, Tex. Presented by Hon. J. D. Mitchell, May 21, 1900.

This is the best hay grass of the ‘‘sedge-grass prairies’’ of southern Texas. It is
a bunchy grass with long and abundant leaves, and grows 3 to 4 feet high.

5126. KRUMEX HYMENOSEPALUS. Canaigre.
From San Antonio, N. Mex. Received March 1, 1900. Presented by Mr. C. B.
Allaire.

A few seeds from a plant selected for its high tannin content. Distributed.

5127. CUCUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From Turkey. Received May 24, 1900, through Mr. H.S. D. Ashby, Smithfield,
exe

‘“A few seeds sent by Judge A. Terrell from Constantinople. Said to be a very
fine melon of delicate flavor.”’ (Ashby.)
5128. CaARAGANA FRUTESCENS. Siberian pea tree.
From Russia. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, March, 1898.

5129. RuBUS XANTHOCARPUS. Raspberry.
From North China. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, March, 1898.
Orange-fruited raspberry. From mountains of North China. Fruit large; peculiar,
pleasant flavor; semirecumbent habit. Hardy at St. Petersburg. Cultivated in
ordinary way. Likely to become a bad weed. Should be watched.

5130-5138.

From Russia. Received through Prof. N. E. Hansen, March, 1898. A collec-
tion of seeds as follows:

51380. Rosa rugosa (No. 600.)

5131. Nera amurensis. (No. 602.) Distributed.
5132. LoniceRA CHRYSANTHA.. (No. 603.)

5133. CLematTis ALPINA. (No. 606.)

5134. Rusus arcricus. (No. 607.) Distributed.
5135. lLonicrra ALBERTI. (No. 608.)

51386. LonicERA CHRULEA DEPENDENS. (No. 609.)
5137. Rosa ruGcosa ALBA. (No. 610.)

5138. CARAGANA FRUTESCENS GRANDIFLORA. (No. 611.)

5139. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Kiovikko, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild
(No. 483), September 28, 1900.

North Finnish Bleck. ‘‘The climate of Kiovikko is extremely cold. During the
winter of 1899-1900 the temperature remained for nearly three weeks at from —4° F.

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INVENTORY. 55

to —40° F., reaching an extreme minimum of —49° F. Frosts often occur every
month during the summer. Seed is sown here in April and May. The harvest
occurs at the end of August. This seed was grown at the Finnish Agricultural
School of Kiovikko. It matures earlier than any other sort.’’ ( Fairchild.)

5140. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Kiovikko, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild,
September 28, 1900.

A white oat which was mixed with No. 5139.

5141. PINUS SILVESTRIS. : Scottish pine.

From Jokkis, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
434), September 28, 1900.

5142. PROSOPIS HORRIDA. | Algaroba.

From Rosario, Argentina. Received September 28, 1900. Presented by Hon.
James M. Ayers, United States consul.

‘‘The pods of this tree, which resembles the Mesquite bean of Texas, are exten-
sively used for feeding cattle and for food by the common people. It grows luxu-
riantly in very dry regions.”’ (Fuairchild.)

5143. Diospyros TEXENSIS. Texas ebony.
From Victoria, Tex. Presented by Mr. E.H.Smith. Received October 1, 1900.

5144. MeENTHA PIPERITA. Peppermint.
From Hungary. Received October 2, 1900.

5145. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Columbia, Mo. Received September 29, 1900.
Fultz. Wheat grown by the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station.

5146. Victa CRACCA. Vetch.

From Lulea, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
437a), October 4, 1900.

5147. VIcIA FABA. Horse bean.
From Freemansburg, Pa. Presented by Mr. J. H. Denyer. Received October
5, 1900.
(See No. 3997, Inventory No. 8.)
5148. VIcIA FABA. Horse bean.
ene Pa. Presented by Mr. J. H. Denyer. Received October
5, ,

(See No. 3997, Inventory No. 8.)

5149. Hicoria PECAN. Pecan.
From Victoria, Tex. Presented by Mr. E.H.Smith. Received October 15, 1900.

5150. TrRITICUM VULGARE. . Wheat.

From Japan. Received May 26, 1900. Presented by Prof. Setsuschuro Tanaka,
Agricultural College, Komaba, Tokyo.

Onigara. ‘‘Produced in Owada in the Prefecture Scitama, several miles from
Tokyo, a region noted for its wheat production.”’

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5151. HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA. Roselle.
From Topolobampo, Mexico. Received May 31, 1900. Presented by Mr. A. J.
Wilber.

Roselle is used for various culinary purposes; the leaves as greens; the fleshy
calyxes for sauces, salads, etc. The dried calyxes are the roselles of commerce.

5152. HaLoxyLON AMMODENDRON.

From Russia. Received May 31, 1900. Presented by the Secretary for Agri-
culture and Mines, Department of Agriculture, St. Petersburg.

Black.

5153. HaLoxyLON AMMODENDRON.

From Russia. Received May 31, 1900. Presented by the Secretary for Agricul-
ture and Mines, Department of Agriculture, St. Petersburg.

White.

5154. CAPsiIcCUM ANNUUM. Red pepper.

From Surabaya, Java. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
391), June 1, 1900.

‘‘Long red pepper, very silky skinned, three-eighths of an inch in diameter, from
the market of Surabaya.’’ (Fairchild. )

5155. SoLaNuM.

From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
392), June 1, 1900.

‘Seed from single fruit of ornamental shrubby species of Solanum, grown in pots
in the ‘City of the Dead’ at Canton. The showy fruits are of an exceedingly deep,
rich red color. Plant more or less spiny; 1 foot high; should be grown as a pot
plant. (Fairchild. )

5156. SoLANUM.

From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
393), June 1, 1900.

‘*A thorny shrub 2 feet high, grown in pots as an ornamental. The lemon-yellow
fruits are distinguished by small manifold enlargements around the base, giving it a
most peculiar appearance. Are egg-shaped, 2 or 3 inches long. From the ‘ City of
the Dead’ in Canton.”’ (Fairchild. )

5157. QUERCUS CORNEA. Oak.

From Hongkong, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild
(No. 394), June 1, 1900.

‘“‘An edible acorn grown in Hongkong. Tonsof this acorn are consumed. It is as
sweet asa chestnut and has a flavor which is very agreeable. It deserves serious con-
sideration.”? (Fairchild. )

5158. ScCIRPUS TUBEROSA. Water chestnut.

From Hongkong, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild
No. 395), June 1, 1900.

‘“One of the most interesting aquatic vegetables in China. Has been introduced
into California by the Chinese. (See reports of California Experiment Station. )’’
(Fairchild. )

5159. ANDROPOGON SORGHUM. Broom corn.

From Batavia, Java. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 396),
June 1, 1900.

‘* Red variety, used as an ornamental grass in Batavia. (Fairchild.)

INVENTORY. 57

5160. TrERMINALIA CHEBULA. Myrobalan.
From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, June 1,
1900.

‘‘A nut, of which the epicarp is used fora black dye. Iam told that this is the
Myrobalan of India, which is used in large quantities for tanning purposes in the very
extensive boot and shoe factories of Caw npore. Deserv es to be looked up. From

market in Canton, China. These samples will not grow.”’ ( Fairchild.)
5161. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.
From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, June 1,
1900.

Grown in Whampoa, near Canton. Distributed.

5162. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.
From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, June 1,
1900.

‘¢ This variety is the highest-priced rice in Canton.”’ (Fuirchild.) Distributed.

5163. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.
From Canton, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, June 1
1900.

‘‘Variety grown everywhere about Canton. The common sort.’’ (Fairchild.)
Distributed.

5164. OryZA SATIVA. Rice.
From Saikong, China. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, June 1,
1900. -

‘*This variety is imported into Canton.’’ ( Fairchild.) Distributed.

5165. Oryza SATIVA. Rice.

From Bangkok, Siam. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
397), June 1, 1900.

Royal Caw Hluang. *‘ From the private paddy field of the King of Siam. Said to
be of superior quality.’’ ( Fuirchild.)
5166. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.

From Bangkok, Siam. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
398 ), June 1, 1900.

Nasuan. ‘*The largest-kerneled rice in Siam.’’ (Fairchild.) Distributed.

5167. PIPER NIGRUM. Pepper.

From Bangkok, Siam. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
399), June 1, 1900.

ay 3 variety of white pepper said to be grown exclusively for the table of the King
of Siam.”’ ( Fuirchild.)
5168. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.
From Proskurow, Russia. Presented by Dr. 8. de Mrozinski.

An early oat which ripens within 75 days from the seed. Distributed.

5169. MUSA ABYSSINICA. Banana.
From Santa Ana, Cal. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, June 1, 1900.
A flowering banana with seeds as large as cacao beans.

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5170. VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA. Grape.

From Clarcona, Fla. Presented by Mr. H. Meislahn.
Scuppernong.

5171. ViTIS ROTUNDIFOLIA. Grape.
From Clarcona, Fla. Presented by Mr. H. Meislahn.
Thomas.
5172. «PT eROXYLON WILE. Sneezewood.

From South <Airica. Presented by Hon. A. D. Heywood, Conservator of for-
ests, Umtata, Cape of Good Hope.

‘This tree supplies one of the most durable of South African timbers. Very hard
and difficult to work, but valuable for fence posts. Splits easily and burns well.’’
( Von Mueller.)

5173. (GUAIACUM OFFICINALE. Lignum-vite.

From Jamaica. Received through Mr. D. G. Fairchild, from the Director,
Botanical Department.

‘“Tree, attaining middle size, but of slow growth. Yields a heavy, diagonally
fibrous, somewhat odorous, greenish lignum-vite, which is unique in its qualities and
much sought for pulley blocks, rulers, etc. The resin is used medicinally and for
chemical tests.’’? (Von Mueller. ) ;

5174. TRIFOLIUM JOHNSONI. ; Clover.

From British East Africa. Presented by the Director of the Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew, England, through the U. 8. National Museum.

Seeds of the white clover of the rich, short pastures in the Kiluyu district, at an
elevation of 6,500 feet. It is greedily devoured by all sorts of stock and will
probably prove most useful in tropical and subtropical countries. Distributed.

5175. (GossyPIUM BARBADENSE. Egyptian cotton.
From Egypt.

5176. IsoPpOGON DAWSONI. | Isopogon.

From New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. R. P. Baker, Curator of
the Technological Museum, Sydney.

‘‘A new species of this genus recently described in the Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S. W.
It is the tallest of any of the Jsopogons occurring in eastern Australia. The flowers
are more showy than those of other species of the genus.”? (Baker. )

> AGE > S. nne :
5177. AcTINOTUS HELIANTHUS Fla 1 flower

From New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. R. T. Baker, Curator of
the Technological Museum, Sydney.

‘“This is one of the favorite wild flowers of Sydney and at first sight would be
taken for a composite, the large, white involucral: bracts resembling the ray florets
of a composite. It much resembles the edelweiss of the Swiss Alps. Grows in
poor, sandy, rocky soil.”’ (Baker.)

5178. LENS ESCULENTA. Lentil.

From Leitmeritz, Bohemia. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild,
September, 1899.

‘‘Samples of lentils from Leitmeritz, the noted lentil region of Bohemia.”? (Fair-
child.)

5179. CucUMIS METULIFERUS. African horned cucumber.
From Avonpark, Fla. Presented by Mr. 8. G. Donaldson.

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INVENTORY. 59

5180. CucUMIS MELO. Muskmelon.
From San Juan, P. R. Presented by Capt. H. R. Lemly, U.S. A., June, 1899.
Valencia. ‘‘This melon will keep several months if cut from the vine before
fully ripe. It is green in color when ripe and of verv fine flavor.’? (Lemly.)
5181. Pinus. Pine.
From Russia. Received through Mr. M. A. Carleton, December, 1899.

A pine with edible seeds as large as a coffee berry.

5182. AVENA SATIVA. | Oat.
From Russia. Received through Mr. M. A. Carleton, 1899.

5183. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM. Poppy.

From Russia. Received through Mr. M. A. Carleton, 1899.

5184. HorpEUM VULGARE. Barley.
From Russia. Received through Mr. M. A. Carleton, 1899.

Best for beer-brewing purposes.

5185. SECALE CEREALE. Rye.

From Russia. Received through Mr. M.A. Carleton, 1899.

5186. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.
From Prim, Ark. Received from Mr. F. P. Hynds, December 14, 1899.

“‘This melon is a rank grower of surpassing sweetness.’? (/ynds. )

5187. BasELLA RUBRA. Malabar nightshade.

From Buenos Ayres, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fair-

: child, 1899.
‘‘A very vigorous salad vine; grows over low trellises and forms dense masses of
thick, succulent leaves of very crisp texture. These leaves are cooked and make an

excellent salad or greens. Introduced into Argentina by General Roca, President
of the Republic.”’ (Fuairchild.)

5188. CASTILLOA ELASTICA. Rubber.
From Port Limon, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. F. C. Nicholas, June 18, 1900.

A lofty forest tree of the bread-fruit family, native of America. Lately introduced
into Ceylon and some parts of India. It has been found easy to grow this tree from
cuttings and it does well on slopes of hills. Distributed.

5189-5216.

From Manila, P. I. A collection of seeds secured by Lieut. A. P. Hayne,
California Heavy Artillery, U. S. V., and Mr. Jeremiah Rebmann, private, Gom-
pany B, First Nebraska Volunteers, while sery ing under an honorary commission
from the Secretary of Agriculture, during the period from January 7, 1899, to July
1, 1899. The seeds were received January 15, 1900.

5189. Distributed.

5190. CINNAMOMUM.
‘¢An ornamental shrub with very fragrant flowers. Common in Manila.”
(Rebmann. )
5191. CaRIcA PAPAYA. Papaw.

‘‘This is the papaw of the tropics, producing a fine, edible fruit. Com-
mon in the Philippines.’”’ (Rebmann.)

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5189-5216—Continued.
5192. Mrrasi.is.
‘A little herbaceous flowering plant cultivated in gardens as an ornamental.
Common in Manila.”’ (Rebmann. )
51938. C#SALPINIA PULCHERRIMA.

Tagal name, Caballero or Tilor de fuego.

5194. ARECA CATECHU. Betel nut.

Tagal name, Bonga.

5195. CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM.

Tagal name, Palo Maria.

5196. ALBIZZIA PROCERA.

Tagal name, Acle.

519'7.. CEIBA. Cotton tree.
Tagal name, Taglinao.

5198. TERMINALIA LATIFOLIA.

Tagal name, Talisay.

5199. Gossypium. : Cotton.
Tagal name, Bulacana muti.

5200. Mimosa.
Tagal name, Jpil/.

5201. AcHRAS SApora. Sapodillo.

Tagal name, Chico. This tree is an evergreen with dark-green, shining
leaves. The fruit is about the size of a hen’s eggand much of the same
shape, dark-brown, with a mealy surface. It is eaten to a limited
extent by the natives.

5202. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE. Cashew nut.

Tagal name, Cassoy. A tree 30 to 40 feet high. The gum, sap, bark,
and seed are all employed either for dyeing, tanning, or medicine. The
fruit is eaten by the natives and the wood used for packing cases,
boat building, and charcoal.

5203. ACACIA FARNESIANA. Cassie.
Tagal name, Aroma. (See No. 3349, Inventory No. 7; and No. 3528, In-
ventory No. 8.)
5204. CANANGA ODORATA. Ilang-ilang.
Tagal name, [lang-ilang. (See No. 3793, Inventory No. 8.)

5205. SANDORICUM INDICUM. Sandal tree.

Tagal name, Santol. This evergreen glabrous tree is a native of the
Moluccas and extensively cultivated in the tropics. Leaves trifoliate
and numerous; flowers yellow, sparse, and glomerate. The apple-
shaped fruit is fleshy, acid, and edible.

5206. SponpDiaAs DULCIS. Ciruela.

Tagal name, Sirihuelas. A tree from 50 to 60 feet high. The deep-amber
colored fruit is egg-shaped, measures a foot in circumference, and weighs
1 or more pounds. The rind tastes of turpentine, but the pulp has an
apple-like smell and an agreeable flavor.

INVENTORY. 61

5189-5216—Continued.

5207. PoINCIANA REGIA. Royal poinciana.
Tagal name, Arbol de Juego (fire tree). This is a beautiful ornamental
tree. It is especially desirable for streets and parks. (See No. 808,
Inventory No. 1.)
5208. CaARYOTA URENS. Fish-tail palm.

One of the finest ornamental palm trees. It is one of the hardiest varieties
known, growing in the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,000 feet. Some
claim that it will grow at an altitude of 7,500 feet, where the temper-
ature sometimes approaches the freezing point.

5209. SEsBANIA GRANDIFLORA.

Tagal name, Caturay. Called in Australia the corkwood tree. Valuable
for various purposes. The red-flowered variety is very ornamental.

The fruit sometimes attains a length of 3 feet.
5210. ANONA RETICULATA. Custard apple.

Tagal name, Anonas. A small tree, the leaves of which are used in dyeing
and tanning, the bark for medicine and fiber, and the fruit as a food.
The timber also has commercial value.
5211. STeRcULIA HELICTERES.

Tagal name, Dungan. (See No. 3804, Inventory No. 8.) Distributed.

5212. ACActia.
Tagal name, Acacia.

5213. TABERN-EMONTANA PANDACAQUI. Distributed.

5214. ARTABOTRYS ODORATISSIMUS.

Tagal name, Ilang-ilang de China.

5215. PornciaNna REGIA. Royal poinciana.
Tagal name, Arbol de Juego. (See No. 5207.)

5216. CITRUS DECUMANA. Pomelo.
Tagal name, Naranja. Red-fleshed. Bears fruit throughout the year.
(See No. 3409, Inventory No. 8.)

5217. CoLa ACUMINATA. Kola nut.
From Jamaica. Received June 30, 1900.

An African tree growing to a height of from 30 to 60 feet and containing many
valuable properties. The plant resembles the chestnut, and is especially adapted to
low, damp lands, but can be grown at an altitude of 1,000 feet. It is easily culti-
vated and yields a large crop twice a year. It begins to fruit when 4 or 5 years old.
The large trees bear flowers and fruit at the same time. The nut is used in making
a beverage which isconsidered by some to be superior to coffee or cocoa. Distributed.

5218. ASPARAGUS HORRIDUS.
From Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, June 30, 1900.
A wild species considered by some to be superior to the best cultivated asparagus.
Distributed.
5219. CaRICA PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. Lawton Taylor, of Santa Cruz de Alaya,
Sinaloa, June 30, 1900.

Hawaiian. ‘‘An immensely productive variety. It bears crops several times
during the year.’”’ ( Taylor.)

62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5220. CARICA PAPAYA. Papaw.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. Lawton Taylor, of Santa Cruz de Alaya,
Sinaloa, June 30, 1900.

Mexican. *‘This tree bears only one crop of fruit during the season.’’ (Taylor. )

5221. LuFrra ACUTANGULA. Gourd.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. Lawton Taylor, of Santa Cruz de Alaya,
Sinaloa, June 30, 1900.

Suqua. “A native of Asia. Eaten cooked as a vegetable or raw.’ ( Taylor.)
(See No. 5122.)

5222. VIGNA CATJANG. Cowpea.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. Lawton Taylor, of Santa Cruz de Alaya,
Sinaloa, June 30, 1900.

Ankok. ‘“‘A black climbing bean, a native of Asia. It makes a good arbor for
grapes. The pods grow here to a length of 40 inches. They are tender and are
eaten like string beans.’”’ (TZaylor.) (See No. 5118.)

5223. MoMoORDICA CHARANTIA. Gourd.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. J. Lawton Taylor, of Santa Cruz de Alaya,
Sinaloa, June 30, 1900.

Laqua. ‘‘A kind of gherkin, cooked with roast meat.’’ (Zaylor.) (See No. 5121.)

5224. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

From Cora, near Biskra, Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle (No.
2), July 2, 1900.

Ksiba.

5225-5341. PHG@NIX DACTYLIFERA. Date.

A collection of date palms obtained by Mr. W. T. Swingle in northern Africa,
to be described in a separate publication.

5342. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Tokyo, Japan. Received July 5, 1900.

Onigara. An early ripening, soft, bearded wheat, rather hardy, and with a fair
gluten content. Is of yellowish-green color in the autumn. Grain of medium size,
light-brown; straw tall, erect; a fair stooler

5343. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Tokyo, Japan. Received July 5, 1900.

Yemide. An early-ripening, bearded winter wheat with very large, coarse, erect
straw. Grain of medium size, soft, and light-brown in color.

5344. CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA. Cryptomeria.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received July 5, 1900.
A very beautiful Japanese evergreen. Distributed.

5345. BamBusa. Bamboo.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received July 5, 1900.
Matake. Distributed.

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INVENTORY. 63

5346. BamBusa. Bamboo.
From Yokohama, Japan. Received July 5, 1900.

Moso. Distributed.

5347. ERrIoBOTRYA JAPONICA. Loquat.
From Italy. Received July 5,1900. (See Nos. 4566 and 4567.) Distributed.

5348. BROMUS UNIOLOIDES RUPESTRIS. Rescue grass.

From La Plata, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild,
July 14,1900. Presented by Dr. Carlos Spegazzini. Distributed.

5349. LoLituM BRASILIANUM. Rye grass.

From La Plata, Argentina. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild,
July 14, 1900. Presented by Dr. Carlos Spegazzini. Distributed.

5350. CEREUS CHALIBEUS.

From La Plata, Argentina. Receive'| through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild,
July 14, 1900. Presented by Dr. Carlos Svegazzini. (See No. 3424, Inventory
No. 8.)

5351-5355. TRITICUM DURUM. Wheat.
From Marseille, France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, July 18, 1900.

‘* These five numbers comprise a collection of the different types of macaroni wheat
for sale at the Marseille stock exchange June 17, 1900. They were procured
through the kindness of Dr. Bendit after consultation with many of the wheat
brokers and millers of Marseille.”’ (Swingle. )

5351. BEerRDEANSKA.
5352. NovoOROSSISK.
5353. ALGERIAN.
5354. ARGENTINE.
5355. TaGANROG.

5356. RAPHANUS SATIVUS. Radish.

From Kagoshima, Japan. Presented by Mr. T. Okohira, of the Japanese Lega-
tion. Received July 16, 1900.

Daikon. (See No. 3876, Inventory No. 8.)

5357-5359. ARACHIS HYPOG#A. Peanut.
From Marseille, France. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, July 28, 1900.

A collection of the best oil varieties of peanuts, purchased in the Marseille market
by the United States consul. They are as follows:

5357. From Senegal.
5358. Gambia.
5359. Coromandel.

5360. PHORMIUM TENAX EGMONTIANA. New Zealand flax.

From New Brighton, Canterbury, New Zealand. Received July 30, 1900.
Presented by Mr. L. Cockayne.

The brown or purple leaved New Zealand flax. Distributed.

64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5361. PHORMIUM COOKIANUS. New Zealand flax.

From New Brighton, Canterbury, New Zealand. Received July 30, 1900.
Presented by Mr. L. Cockayne.

A form growing on limestone rocks at sea level. Distributed.

5362. ORYZA SATIVA. Rice.
From Java. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, July 30, 1900.

A small sample of the most noted Javan rice, the Indra Mayoe, secured from the
Holland exhibit at the Paris Exposition, 1900. Distributed.

5363. CUCURBITA MAXIMA. Pumpkin.
From Forestburg, $. Dak. Received August 2, 1900. Presented by Hon. H. C.
Warner.

Hungarian honey. Seed grown at Forestburg two years from the original No. 14,
Inventory No. 1, imported by Prof. N. E. Hansen.
5364.. ATRIPLEX NUMMULARIA. Old man saltbush.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900. (See No. 5082. )
5365. ATRIPLEX HALIMOIDES. Saltbush.

From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900. (See No. 5083. )

5366. ATRIPLEX LEPTOCARPA. Saltbush.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

A much-branched trailing perennial. The whole plant is covered with glaucous
bloom. The leaves are very variable in shape, but mostly oblong, and from 1 to 2
inches in length. The fruit is small, narrow, cylindrical, and prominently two-
pointed at the apex. This species was introduced into California in 1891 and has
’ become widely distributed. (See Farmers’ Bulletin No. 108.) Distributed.

5367. ATRIPLEX ANGULATA. Saltbush.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

‘A dwarf shrubby plant with spreading branches more or less covered with a
mealy whiteness. It withstands very dry weather, is easily cultivated, and makes
a valuable hay for feeding stock. The seeds should be sown in early autumn, after
arainfall.’? (Turner.) Distributed.

5368. ATRIPLEX VESICARIA. Bladder saltbush.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

An erect, bushy shrub, 18 inches to 2 feet high, and covered with a white, scaly
dust. The leaves are about three-fourths of an inch long and oblong in shape. The
fruit is membranous, with large, inflated, angled, bladder-like appendages on each
side, hence the name ‘“‘ bladder saltbush.’’ In Australia this species is considered
one of the most valuable forage plants, because of the abundance ot seed which it
produces and the ease with which the seeds are spread about. It withstands the
utmost extremes of drought. (See Farmers’ Bulletin No. 108.) :

5369. ATRIPLEX LEPTOCARPA. Saltbush.

From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900. Distributed.

(See No. 5366. )

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INVENTORY. 65

5370. ASTREBLA TRITICOIDES. Mitchell grass.

From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock August
3, 1900.
A perennial grass found on rich soils.
5371. ASTREBLA PECTINATA. Mitchell grass.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

This is one of the famous Mitchell grasses and is regarded by some as the best of
all native grasses, both for its drought enduring qualities and for its fattening proper-
ties. Distributed.

5372. ERAGROSTIS PILOSA. Love grass.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

This grass is common in the warm and temperate regions of the northern hemi-
sphere, chiefly in the Old World. When conditions are favorable it grows about 3
feet high. It reproduces itself from falling seeds and often grows during the entire
winter. Little attention is required in its cultivation. Distributed.

5373. DIPLACHNE FUSCA. , Swamp grass.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

This annual grass grows plentifully in damp and swampy places and is worth cul-
tivating on low-lying waste lands. It makes desirable hay and ensilage. The plant
produces an abundance of seeds which ripen late in the winter.

5374. ENCHYLEZNA TOMENTOSA. Barrier saltbush.
From Coolabah, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, August
3, 1900.

This procumbent or divaricately branched undershrub has been cultivated for
many years and produces seed nearly all the year round, but more abundantly in
the summer months. Owing to its free seeding and the easy germination of its seed,
it grows quite plentifully. Sheep feed greedily on this shrub. The seeds should be
sown during the early autumn months, after a rainfall, if possible. Distributed.
5375. CH#TOCHLOA.

From Roebourne, West Australia. Presented by Mr. W. D. Cusack, August 3,
1900.

An annual grass affording good feed.

5376. CyYDONIA SINENSIS. Chinese quince.
From Washington, D. C. Presented by Mr. Henry F. Blount, August 10, 1900.

5377. CASTILLOA ELASTICA. Rubber.
From Managua, Nicaragua. Received August 10, 1900. Distributed.

5378. Lacruca ACUMINATA. Wild lettuce.
From Kerrsyille, Tex. Presented by Mr. E. K. Carr, August 13, 1900.

‘“‘This plant grows wild in sheltered places and will endure a temperature of zero,
Fahrenheit. Never known by oldest settlers to be cultivated. It commences to
grow with the fall rains and makes an excellent winter salad, being free from a bit-
ter taste. Itis eaten greedily by cattle. Is never found on open ranges.”’ (Carr. )
Distributed.

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66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5379. .ASTRAGALUS CRASSICARPA. Ground plum.
From Kerrsville, Tex. Presented by Mr. E. K. Carr, August 13, 1900.

This is a perennial legume, which grows throughout the entire prairie region. It
is well known on account of its fleshy plums or pods, which are produced in the
greatest abundance during the early spring months. The forage is rich and is rel-
ished by all kinds of stock. There are several closely related species, which are all
equally useful, and an effort should be made to prevent their complete extermina-
tion, at least until something equally good is found to take their places. Distributed.

5380. TRITICUM DURUM. Wheat.
From Mustapha-Alger, Algeria. Received through Mr. W. T. Swingle, August
14, 1900.
Pellissier.
5381. HEVEA PAUCIFLORA. Rubber.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Prof. J. B. Harrison, through
Dr. H. W. Wiley, Chemist. Received August 15, 1900. Distributed.

5382. HEVEA CONFUSA. Rubber.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Prof. J. B. Harrison, through
Dr. H. W. Wiley, Chemist. Received August 15, 1900. Distributed.

5383. PHYSALIS VIOLACEA. |
From Los Angeles, Cal. Presented by Mr. Elmer Stearns, August 24, 1900.

‘“Various species of Physalis are always to be seen in the Mexican markets.
The fruits are called ‘tomatoes’ and are used to make a dressing for meats, ete., or
are combined with red peppers to make a chili sauce.”’ (ose.) Distributed.

5384-5392.
From Mount Lindhurst, South Australia. Received August 28, 1900.

A collection of seeds of some of the native forage plants of this region, secured by
Mr. Max Koch.

5384. CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI. Sturt’s desert pea.
5385. Acacia cIBARIA. Distributed. Mulga.
5386. PoOLYCALYMNIA STURTII.

5387. LAvATERA PLEBEIA. Marshmallow.
5388. TRIGONELLA SUAVISSIMA. Scented clover.
5389. ErRopIUuM CYGNORUM. Geranium.

5390. GossyPIUM STURTII.
5391.- HELIPTERUM POLYGALIFOLIUM.

5392. KocHIA SEDIFOLIA. Bluebush.
5393. NICOTIANA TABACUM. Tobacco.

From Cuba. Received August 23, 1900.
True Havana.

5394-5457.

From Calcutta, India. A collection of seeds of Indian economic plants presented
by Prof. D. Prain, Superintendent Royal Botanic Garden. Received August

30, 1900.

5394. AXsCHYNOMUM CANNABINA.

5395. AMARANTHUS POLYGAMUS. Distributed. Amaranth.
5396. ANeETHUM sativa. Distributed. Fennel.

etd

INVENTORY.

5394-5457— Continued.

5397.
5398.
5399.
5400.
5401.
5402.
5403.
5404.
5405.
5406.
5407.
5408.
5409.
5410.
5411.
5412.

ARACHIS HYPOG-#FA.
BASELLA ALBA.

BENINCASA CERIFERA.

Casanus Inpicus. Distributed.

CANAVALIA GLADIATA.
CANAVALIA VIROSA.
CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS.
CICER ARIETINUM.
CITRULLUS VULGARIS.
CORCHORUS OLITORIUS.
CoRIANDRUM SATIVUM.
CUCUMIS SATIVUS.
CUCUMIS UTILISSIMUS.
CUCURBITA PEPO.
CUMINUM CYMINUM.

DoLICHOS LABLAB.

Faleatum majus.

5413.

DoOLICHOS LABLAB.

Faleatum minus.

5414. Do.LicHos LABLAB.
Purpurascens.
5415. ViGNa caTsanG (red).
5416. ViIGNA CATJANG (white).
5417. ELEUsINE CORACANA.
5418. ERVUM HIRSUTUM.
5419. ERvemM LENs.
5420. FanicvuLUM VULGARE.
5421. HrIsIscts ESCULENTUS.
5422. INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA.
5423. LAGENARIA VULGARIS.
5424. LaTHYRUS SATIVUS.
5425. LINvUM USITATISSIMUM.
5426. Lurra acUuTANGULA.
5427. Lurra PENTANDRA.
5428. Momorpica CHARANTIA.
5429. MoMmoRDICA MURICATA.
5430. NIGELLA SATIVA.
5431. PANICcUM ITALICUM.
5432. PANICUM MILIACEUM.
5433. PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM.
5434. PENNISETUM SPICATUM.
5435. PHASEOLUS AUREUS.
5436. PHASEOLUS MAX.
5437. PHASEOLUS MUNGO.

Peanut.
Malabar nightshade.
Wax gourd.
Dal.

Knife bean.
Knife bean.
Bird pepper.
Garbanzo.
Watermelon.
Jute.
Coriander.
Cucumber.

Squash.
Cumin.

Madagascar bean.
Madagascar bean.
Madagascar bean.

Cowpea.
Cowpea.

Ragi millet.
Lentil.

Lentil.
Fennel.

Okra.

Indigo.
Gourd.

Bitter vetch.
Flax.
Dish-rag gourd.
Gourd.

Gourd.

Gourd.

Fennel flower.
Millet.
Broom-corn millet.
Poppy:

Pearl millet.
Bean.

Bean.
Green gram..

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5394-5457—Continued.
54388. PHASEOLUS PILOSUS.
5439. PHASEOLUS ROXBURGHII.
5440. PHYSALIS PERUVIANA.
5441. PLANTAGO ISPAGHULA.
5442. PryCHOTIS AJOWAN.
5443. RaPHANUS SATIVUS.
5444. SESAMUM INDICUM.
5445. SINAPIS DICHOTOMA.
5446. SoLANUM MELONGENA.
5447. StuxDA MARITIMA.
5448. TRICHOSANTHUS ANGUINA.
5449. TRIGONELLA CORNICULATA.
5450. TRIGONELLA FQ:NUM-GRECUM.
5451. Triticum vuLtGare. Distributed.
5452. ZEA MAYS.
5453. AMARANTHUS POLYGAMUS.
5454. CROTALARIA JUNCEA.
5455. Panicum COLONUM.
5456. PHASEOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS.

5457. CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS. Distributed.

5458. SECALE CEREALE.
From London, Ontario. Presented by Darch & Hunter,
Thousandfold.

5459. SECALE CEREALE.
From London, Ontario. Presented by Darch & Hunter,
Giant Winter.

5460. TRITICUM VULGARE.
From London, Ontario. Presented by Darch & Hunter,

Diamond Grit.

5461. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE.
From London, Ontario. Presented by Darch & Hunter,

Canadian Pearl.

5462. ‘T'RITICUM VULGARE.
From London, Ontario. Presented by Darch & Hunter,

Paramount.

5463. ‘T'RITICUM VULGARE.
From London, Ontario. Presented by Darch & Hunter,

Gold Coin.

Bean.
Bean.
Ground cherry.

Radish.
Sesame.

Egg plant.

Fenugreek.
Wheat.
Corn.

Sunn-hemp.

Rye.
August 31, 1900.

Rye.
August 31, 1900.

Wheat.
August 31, 1900.

Wheat.
August 31, 1900.

Wheat.
August 31, 1900.

Wheat.
August 31, 1900.

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INVENTORY. 69

5464. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Argentina. Received September 1, 1900.
Chubut. This variety comes from the valley of the Chubut River, in southern
Argentina. It is a semihard, red-grained wheat of very good quality. Itis probably
the best wheat for bread flourin South America. It is best known as a winter wheat,

but will probably not stand our hard winters north of the thirty-fifth parallel. It
should be sown about March 1.

5465. ‘[RITICUM DURUM. Wheat.
From Argentina. Received September 1, 1900.

Candeal. This wheat is rather commonly grown in Chile and Argentina. It has
long, compact, bearded heads, and yellowish-white, hard grains. It will probably
be resistant to drought and to orange-leaf rust. Adapted for growing in dry, hot dis-
tricts, such as west Texas and the drier portions of Colorado, Kansas, and Okla-
homa. South of the thirty-fifth parallel it should be grown as a winter wheat, sown
October 15 to Novemver 15. North of this line it will probably not stand the winter
and should be sown February 15 to March 1.

5466. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Argentina. Received September 1, 1900.

Francés. This variety is a soft or semihard, reddish-grained wheat, originally
introduced into Argentina from France. It is a bald variety of only fair milling
quality and notatall hardy. It isadapted for trial in the Southern States. Should be
sown in October, It is one of the two chief varieties of all Argentina.

5467. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Argentina. Received September 1, 1900.

Barletta. A bearded winter variety. Chaff brown to black, smooth; beards
very strong and ordinarily divergent; grain soft, red to amber; head rather loose and
flattish; straw partially full.

5468. ‘TRAPA BICORNIS. Horn chestnut.

From China. Seed purchased in the Chinese market, San Francisco, Cal.
Received September 1, 1900.

5469. CASSIA FISTULA.

From Honolulu, H. 1. Presented by Prof. Wm. C. Stubbs. Received Septem-
ber 4, 1900.

This tree can be grown in all tropical countries.

5470. CITRUS LIMONUM. Lemon.

From Honolulu, H. I. Presented by Prof. Wm. C. Stubbs. Received Septem-
ber 4, 1900.

5471. AVENA SATIVA. Oat.

From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
453), March 11, 1901.

Ligowo. ‘‘A pedigreed variety, selected by the Seed Breeding Institute of Svalof,
which has been very well received in Sweden, Russia, Germany, and Belgium. It
possesses an unusually full, white kernel, making it especially adapted for the manu-
facture of oatmeal. It is earlier and possesses a stronger straw than the varieties
generally grownin Sweden. It is of remarkable uniformity and a heavy yielder.”’
( Fairchild.) Distributed.

rae) SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

5472. HorpEUM DISTICHUM ERECTUM. Barley.

From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
450), March 11, 1901.

Princess. “‘A pedigreed variety, originated on the Seed Breeding Society’s grounds
and grown in quantity by the General Swedish Limited Seed Company of Svalof. It
was selected from trial plots of the variety ‘ Prentice’ and is characterized by an espe-
cially strong straw and an excellent quality of grain. Itis remarkably well suited for
heavy clay soils of a wet character. It deserves a thorough trial in all regions where
the soil is heavy or wet and there is danger of the grain falling.”’? (Fuirchild. )

5473. HorRDEUM DISTICHUM NUTANS. Barley.

From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
451), March 11, 1901.

Chevalier II. ‘‘A pedigreed variety, selected by Dr. Nillsson from ‘Horstord
Chevalier.’’’ (Fairchild. ) |

5474. HoRDEUM DISTICHUM ERECTUM. Barley.

From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
472), March 11, 1901.

Svanshals. ‘‘A very early ripening variety, pedigreed at the Seed Breeding Insti-
tute of Svalof. It is suited to cold, wet, and even swampy land. Not comparable
with No. 5472 or No. 5473 as a brewers’ Larley. Worthy of trial in a similar climate
in America.”’ (Fairchild. )

5475. VIcIA SATIVA TYPICA. Sweet vetch.

From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
454), March 11, 1901.

Foradlade Sotvicker. ‘‘A pedigreed variety, bred by the Seed Breeding Society of
Svalof, Sweden. The seeds of this vetch are much heavier than those of ordinary
varieties and the yield of seed surer and larger. This variety has just come on the
market and the supply is hmited.”” (Fairchild. )

5476. VICIA SATIVA TYPICA. Gray vetch.

From Svalof, Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
455), March 11, 1901.

Foradlade Gravicker. ‘‘A pedigreed variety selected by the Seed Breeding Society
of Sweden and characterized by much heavier seeds and very much larger yield of
seed than the ordinary variety.”? (airchild.)

5477. (Blank.)

5478. CASTILLOA ELASTICA. Rubber.

From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Presented by J. P. William & Bros. Received
September 6, 1900.

Cervantes. (See Nos. 5188 and 5377.) Distributed.

5479. HEVEA BRASILIENSIS. Para rubber.

From Heneratgoda, Ceylon. Presented by J. P. William & Bros. Received
September 6, 1900. Distributed.

5480. LiniuM HARRISSII. Easter lily.
From Bermuda. Received September 5, 1900. Distributed.

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5481. VAccCINIUM VITIS IDA. Cranberry.

From Kiovikko, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild
(No. 438), September 10, 1900.

**4 wild cranberry from the moors of North Finland. This species, so far as I can
learn, has never been cultivated in Sweden and Finland. It is, however, of con-
siderable commercial importance and many carloads of the fruit are shipped yearly
to Germany. The berries are one-fourth as large as those of V. macrocarpon, but
Europeans claim they are more aromatic.” (Fuirchild.) Distributed.

5482. KuBUS CHAMZMORUS. Raspberry.

From Kiovikko, above Uleaborg, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop
and Fairchild (No. 440), September 10, 1900.

‘An orange-fruited Arctic raspberry, the English name of which is unknown to
me. In Finland the fruits of this species are dried and kept for months. They have
a peculiar acid taste, highly appreciated. Never cultivated in Finland. A true
moor plant, suitable only for Alaskan moors.’’ (/airchild.) Distributed.

5483. RuBUS ARCTICUS. ! Arctic raspberry.

From Uleaborg, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild
(No. 439), September 10, 1900.

‘*4 wild arctic and subarctic plant which is very abundant on the moors. It is
nowhere cultivated and may be very difficult to grow from seed. The only region
where it might succeed is Alaska, where, presumably, the same species occurs. The
fragrance of these Finnish berries is something delicious, and in Sweden and Fin-
land exceptionally fine jam is made from them.”’ (Fwirchild.) Distributed.

5484. LUPINUS ALBUS. White lupine.
From France. Received September 14, 1900.

The white lupine is an excellent green-manure crop and winter soil cover. The
seed should be sown by October 1, in time for the early rains and while the ground
is yet warm. The crop should be plowed under when the lupines are in blossom.”’
( Hilgard. ) ;

5485. RUBUS ARCTICUS. Arctic raspberry.

From Abo, Finland. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No.
424), September 12, 1900.

‘“A wild species growing in the swamps of northern Finland especially. The fruit
is orange yellow, with a red blush, and has a refreshing flavor. This plant is not
cultivated in Finland, but is highly prized for preserves. Should be sown in moss
or very moist soil.”? (Fairchild.) (See No. 5483.) Distributed.

5486. TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.

From Ithaca, N. Y. Presented by Prof. I. P. Roberts, Director of the Cornell
Experiment Station. Received September 12, 1900.

Dawson's Golden Chaff. ‘Under very unfavorable conditions and a winter so
severe that there was almost an entire failure of wheat on the surrounding farms,
this wheat yielded 41 bushels per acre.”’ (Roberts. )

5487. ALLIUM CEPA. Onion.

From Woodhaven, N. Y. Presented by Mr. H. Beaulieu, seedsman and florist,
September 6, 1900.

‘*A white onion, hardy in New York, which will stand the coldest weather with-
out protection. Sow from August 15 to September 15. Comes about three weeks
earlier than the sets and does not go to seed the first year. Similar in color and
shape to the White Portugal, but much earlier.”’ ( Beaulieu.) °

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5488. CyPHOMANDRA BETACEA. Tree tomato.
From Ceylon. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, September 19,
1900.

‘This species has been introduced into Ceylon very extensively from the West
Indies and has proven a great success. It is used by many European families and is
a very palatable fruit.”’ (Fairchild.) (See Nos. 5112, 5115, 5116, 5191, 5219, and
5220. )

5489. CARICA PAPAYA / Papaw.
From Ceylon. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild.

‘“\ very interesting species which I was not able to determine, but which is culti-
vated quite extensively in the mountain regions of Ceylon, which are subject to
occasional frosts. The plants are, therefore, hardier than the ordinary Carica papaya
and should be widely distributed in Florida. The fruits of this species are much
smaller than the ordinary Carica, but are very much relished by the natives and are
oiten eaten by Europeans. They have a refreshing acid flavor quite different from
that of the ordinary species. For papayin extraction this species may prove valu-
able.”? ( Fairchild.) Distributed.

5490. LiInUM USITATISSIMUM. Flax.

From Paris, France. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, Sep-
tember 19, 1900. *

Specimen furnished by the Stockholm Economic Museum. Reported to be seed
grown in Sweden, and therefore may prove hardier than varieties grown farther
south.” (Fairchild. )

5491. Rosa CANINA. Wild rose.

From Sweden. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild, September

19, 1800. (See No. 880, Inventory No. 1.) Distributed.

5492. ‘TRITICUM DURUM. Wheat.
From France. Received October 12, 1900.

Medeah. This wheat is from stock selected and grown by Vilmorin-Andrieux &
Cie., of Paris. It is suitable for fall planting in the South or spring planting in the
North. It is heavily bearded, with a smooth, brown chaff, small but rather strong,
solid straw, and very hard, ight-amber colored grain. It is one of the best-known
varieties of the hard French wheats, and, although not especially valuable for bread
making. is a heavy yielder, and is particularly adapted for macaroni manufacture.
Distributed.

5493. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE. Wheat.
From Collegepark, Md. Received September 21, 1900.
Fultz. A winter wheat grown at the Maryland Agricultural College.

5494. Cucumis.

From Tiger Mill, Tex. Received September 25, 1900.. Presented by Mr. H. T.
Fuchs.

Genuine Field Pomegranate. ‘‘Very fine eating, either raw or cooked.’’ (Fuchs.)

5495. CITRULLUS VULGARIS. Watermelon.
From Tiger Mill, Tex. Received September 25, 1900. Presented by Mr. H. T.
Fuchs.

Best of All. Distributed.

INVENTORY.

5496. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE.

From Budapest, Austria-Hungary.

Banat.

5497. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE.

From Budapest, Austria-Hungary.

Theiss.

5498. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE.

Baeska.

5499. ‘TRITICUM VULGARE.

From Budapest, Austria-Hungary.

Weissenburg.

5500. TriticUM VULGARE.

From Budapest, Austria-Hungary.

Pesterboden.

From Budapest, Austria-Hungary.

Received September 27, 1900.

Received September 27, 1900.

Received September 27, 1900.

Received September 27, 1900.

Received September 27, 1900.

Wheat.

Wheat.

Wheat.

Wheat.

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Abies brachyphylla, 5003.
firma, 5004.

veichii, 5005.
Abrus precatorius, 4523.
Acacia, 4502, 4939, 5212.
cibaria, 5385.
farnesiana, 5203.
filiculoides, 4465.
longifolia, 4540.
Achras sapota, 5201.
Actinotus helianthus, 5177.
leucocephalus, 4916.
Eschynomum cannabina, 5394.
Agaricus campestris, 5067.
Agave virginica, 4584.
Agrimonia parviflora, 4756.
Agropyron tenerum, 4773.
Ahipa, 4378, 5040.
Albizzia procera, 5196.
Alfalfa, 4394, 4395, 4629.
Algaroba, 4372, 5142.
Allium, 4901.
cepa, 4487-4490, 5487.
porrum. 4977-4979.
Alnus rugosa, 4770.
Amaranth, 5595.
Amaranthus polygamus, 5395, 5453.
Amorpha fruticosa, 4552.
Anacardium occidentale, 5202.
Anaphalis margaritacea, 4547.
Andropogon nutans, 4778.
provincialis_4801.

sorghum, 4405, 4621, 4809, 4510, 4905,

5159.
Anethum sativa, 5396.
Anona cherimolia, 4638.
reticulata, 5210.
Antigonon leptopus, 4503.
Antirrhinum speciosum, 4826.
Apium graveolens, 4889.
Apocynum album, 4790.
Arachis hypogza, 5357-5369, 5397.
Arbol de fuego, 4511.
Arctium lappa, 4759.
Arctostaphylos bicolor. 4833.
diversifolia, 4839.
Areca catechu, 5194.
Artabotrys odoratissimus, 5214.
Asclepias subulata, 4464.
Ash, 4814.
Asparagus horridus, 5218.
Assam rubber, 4399.
Astragalus crassicarpa, 5379.
faleatus, 5034.
Astrebla pectinata, 5371.
triticoides, 5570.
Atriplex angulata, 5367.
canescens, 4432.
halimoides, 5083, 5365.
lentiformis, 4437.
leptocarpa, 5366, 5369.
nummularia, 5082, 5364.
vesicaria, 5368.
Australina, 4937.
muelleri, 4924.
Avena fatua glabrescens, 4866, 4876.
sativa, 4391, 4406, 4407, 4892, 5032. 5059, 5139,
5140, 5168, 5182, 5471.
Ayal, 4520.
Balata, 4388.
Bamboo, 5345, 5346.
Bambusa, 5345, 5346.

Banana, 5062, 5169.
Banksia, 4936.
grandis, 4944.
Baptisia australis, 4784.
Barley, 4572, 4888, 5184, 3472-5474.
Basella alba, 5398.

: rubra, 5187.
Bean, 4351-4354, 4380, 4453, 4627, 4858, 4884.4966, 4984,
4985, 5066, 3U69, 5070, 5435, 5436, 488, 5439,

Bearded mesquite, 5125
Bebbia juncea, 4515.

Beet, 4402, 4416, 4975.
Benineasa cerifera, 4999, 5399.

| Benzoin benzoin, 4783.

Berchemia scandens, 4589.

Bermuda grass, 4414.

Beta vulgaris, 4361-4364. 4402, 4416, 4860, he 5037,
50:

38.
Betel nut, 5194.
Bird pepper, 5106, 5403.
Bittersweet, 4820.

| Bitter vetch, 5424.

Blazing-star, 4554.
Bluebush, 5392.
Blue grama. 5060.

\- grass, 5084

Boehmeria nivea, 4371.
Bouteloua curtipendula, 4824.
oligostachya, 5060.
Brachychiton acerifolia. 4607.
Brahea guadalupensis, 4609.
Brassica, 4862, 4874, 4881, 4885, 4887,
juncea, 5117.
napus, 4968.
oleracea botrytis, 4355-4359, 4482, 4483.
Broad bean, 4351-4354.
Broccoli, 4353-4359, 4482, 4483.
Brome grass, 4417-4420.

4896.

_ Bromus inermis, 4417-4420.

| Buckwheat,

a

porteri, 4455.
unioloides, 5080.
Trupestris, 5348.
vulgaris eximius, 4545.
Broom corn, 5159.
millet, 4571, 5057, 4432.

Buffalo grass, 4825.

Bulbilis dactyloides, 4825.

Bull banksia, 4944.

Bumelia lycioides, 4587.

Bur oak, 4823.

Bursera microphylla, 4504, 4519.

Butneria, 4894.

Buttonbush, 4549.

Cactus, 4570.

Cesalpinia gracilis, 4371.

pulcherrima, 5193.

Cajanus Sediead 5400.

Cajuput, 5065.

Calabash, 4893.

Callistemon, 4938.

Calophanes peninsularis, 4508.

Calophyllum inophyllum. 5195.

Canaigre, 4456, 5126.

Cananga odorata, 5204.

Canavalia ensiformis, 486-.
gladiata, 5401.

4904, 4970. 5069.

virosa, 5402.
| Cannabis sativa, "4639, 5021.
| Caprifig, 5109, 5112, 5123.

Capriola dactylon, 4414.
Capsicum, 4528.

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76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Capsicum annuum, 4526, 4527, 4530, 4531, 4863, 5064,
5085-5105, 5154.
frutescens, 5403.
baccatum, 4529, 5106.
Caragana frutescens, 5128.
grandiflora, 5138.
Carica papaya, 5112, 5115, 5116, 5191, 5219, 5220,
5489.
Carob, 4372.
Carpinus yedoensis, 5006.
Carrot, 4988.
Carthamus tinctorius, 4522, 5457.
Caryota urens, 5208.
Cashew nut, 5202.
Cassia fistula, 5469.
nictitans, 4791.
Cassie, 5203.
Castilloa elastica, 5188, 5377, 5478.
Ceanothus arboreus, 4838.
Ceara rubber, 5028.
Ceiba, 5197.
Celastrus scandens, 4608, 4820.
Celery, 4889, 4898.
Celosia, 4873, 4891. ;
Celtis, 4555, 4556, 4903. ‘
bungeana, 5007. :
Centaurea odorata, 4632.
Cephalanthus occidentalis, 4549.
Ceratonia siliqua, 4372.
Cercis canadensis, 4559. 4560.
Cereocarpus traskie, 4830.
Cereus chalibzeus, 5350.
pecten-aboriginum, -4473,
pringlei, 4817.
schottii, 4539.
thurberi, 4472.
Cheetochloa, 5375.
italica, 4869.
Chameenerion angustifolium, 4546.
Chapman’s honey plant, 4601.
Chard, 4361-4364, 4860.
Cherimoya, 4638.
Cherry, 4909, 5056.
Chia, 4534.
Chicory, 4360.
Chinese date, 4541.
mustard, 5117,
quince, 5376.
Christmas bush, 4918.
Chrysanthemum, 4898.
coronarium, 4986.
Cicer arietinum, 5404.
Cichorium intybus, 4360.
Cinnamomum, 5190.
Ciruela, 5206.
Cissus stans, 4588.
Citron, 4865, 5120.
Citrullus, 4865.

4505, 4818.

vulgaris, 4899, 4965, 5120, 5186, 5405, 5495.

Citrus decumana, 5216.
limonum, 4124, 5470.
Clematis, 4922.
alpina, 5133.
ochroleuca, 4754.
Clianthus dampieri, 5384.

Clover, 4408, 4844-4854, 5044-5047, 5068, 5174, 5388.

Cobeea, 4637.
scandens, 4637.

Cocozella, 4366.
Cola acuminata, 5217.
Colorado grass, 4386.
Confederate grass, 5053.
Coral creeper, 4927.

tree, 4636.
Corchorus olitorius, 5406.
Coriander, 5407.
Coriandrum sativum, 5407.

Corn, 4387,'4390, 4893, 4403, 4568, 4569, 4879, 5055, 5452.

Cornel, 5008.

Cornus kousa, 5008.

Cotton, 4474, 4626, 5175, 5199.
tree, 5197.

Coutarea latifolia, 4467.

Covillea divaricata, 4423,

Cowpea, 4377, 4379, 4381, 4382, 5042, 5118, 5222, 5415,
416

Cranberry, 5481.
Crateegus, 4459.
eollina, 4592.

|

_ Crateegus crus-galli, 4760.

cuneata, 4890.
mexicana, 4624, 4625.
mollis, 4597.
populifolia, 4590.
rotundifolia, 4591.
saccharina, 4593.
viridis, 4585.
Crescentia alata, 4520, 4841.

| Crossosoma californicum, 4831.

| Crotolaria juncea, 5454.

Cryptomeria japonica, 5009, 5344.
Cryptoteenia canadensis, 4967.
Cucumber, 4868, 4989-4992, 5030, 5408.
African horned, 5179.
Cucumis, 5494.
melo, 4389, 4440, 4993, 5127, 5180.
metuliferus, 5179.

sativus, 4868, 4989-4992, 5030, 5408.

utilissimus, 5409.
Cucurbita, 4859.
longa, 4976.
maxima, 5001, 5002, 5363.

pepo, 4365, 4366, 4565, 5073, 5119, 5410.

Cumin, 5411.
Cuminum cyminum, 5411.

| Custard apple, 5210.
| Cydonia sinensis, 5376.

Cyperus ovularis, 4793.

| Cyphomandra betacea, 5488.

Dahlia, 4475, 4476.

variabilis, 4475, 4476,
Dakota vetch, 4600.
Dal, 5400

| Date, 4610-4620, 4811-4813, 5224-5341,

Chinese, 4541.
Daucus carota, 4988.
Deciduous holly, 4594.
Desert pea, 5384.

Diospyros, 4516.

texensis, 5143.
virginiana, 4622.
Dipsacus sylvestris, 4805.
Diplachne fusea, 5373.
Dish-rag gourd, 5426.
Dodecatheon meadii, 4579.
Dolichos, 5070.
atropurpureus, 4383.
lablab, 4380, 5412-5414,
sempervirens, 4384.
umbellatus, 4973, 4974.
Dusty miller, 4632.
Dwart guava, 4910.
Easter lily, 5480.
Ebony, Texas, 5143.

| Echinacea angustifolia, 4580.

urpurea, 4583.

| Echinocactus. 4480, 4514.

Echinops spherocephalus, 4601.
Edgeworthia gardneria, 5010.
Edible chrysanthemum, 4986.

| Egg plant, 4994, 4995, 5446.

| Egyptian cotton, 5175.

Einkorn, 5035, 5036.
Eleagnus umbellatus, 5011.
Elephantopus, 4775.
Eleusine coracana, 5417.
Enchylena tomentosa, 5374.
Eragrostis pilosa, 5372.
Erechtites hieracifolia, 4781.
Eriobotrya japonica, 4566. 4567, 5347.
Eriogonum giganteum, 4832.
Eriophyllum neyenii, 4835.
Erodium cygnorum, 5389.
Eryum hirsutum, 5418.

lens, 5419.
Erythrina, 4636.
Eugenia uniflora, 5056.
Euonymus americanus, 4774.

atropurpureus, 4755.

Eupatorium perfoliatum, 4803.
Everlasting, 4547, 4925.
Fagopyrum esculentum, 4850a.
False indigo, 4552.
Fennel, 43867-4370, 4484, 4485, 5396, 5420

‘low er, 5430.
Fenugreek, 5450.
Ficus carica, 4752, 5109, 5113, 5123.

elastica, 4399, 4630:

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INDEX OF COMMON

Ficus fasciculata, 4512.
religiosa, 4400.
Field pomegranate, 494.
Fig, 4752.
of Scripture, 4400.

Fireweed, 4546.
Fish-tail palm, 5208.
Flame tree, 4607.
Flannel flower, 4916, 4926, 4932
Flax. 5360, 5361, 5425, 5490.
Flowering almond, 4894.
Feeniculum dulce, 4367-4370, 4484, 4485.
vulgare, 5420.
Fouquieria, 4470, 4500.
splendens, 4451.
Fragaria vesca, 4908, 5043.
Fraxinus velutina, 4814.
Gallinito, 4507.
Garbanzo, 404.
Garlic, 4901.
Gastrolobium calycinum, 4919.
Gaura biennis, 4807.
Gaultheria shallon, 4457.
Gemminga chinensis, 4799.
Geranium, 5389.
Gilia aggregata, 4454.
Gleditsia, 4562-4564, 4596.
Glycine hispida, 4628, 4912-4914, 4980, 5039.
Gossypium, 5199.
barbadense, 4474, 4626, 5175.
sturtii, 5390.
Gourd, 4409-4413, 4492-4498,
5122, 5221, fo 5426-429.
Grama, 5060, 506
Grape, "4640-4749, 5170, 5171.
Greasewood, 4423.
Green gram, 5071, 5072, 5437.
Ground cherry, 5440.
plum, 5379.
Guaiacum officinale, 5173.
Guaymochil. 4521, 4533.
’ Guayparin, 4516.
Gymnocladus canadensis, 4574, 4575
Hackberry, 4555, 4556, 4903, 5007.
Hematoxylon boreale, 4509.
Haloxylon ammodendron, 5152, 5153.
Hardenbergia, 4935.
Haw, 4624, 4625.
Hawthorn, 4890.
Helenium autumnale, 4797.
Helianthus annuus, 4872.
Helichrysum bracteatum, 4925.
Heliotrope, 4477.
Heliotropium incanum, 4477.
Helipterum a galifolium, 5391.
Hemp, 4639, 5021
Heteromeles arbutifolia, 4828.
Hevea brasiliensis, 5479.
confusa, 5382.
paucifiora, 5381.
Hibiscus, 4929.
esculentus, 5421.
sabdariffa, 5151.
Hicoria pecan, 5149.
Hirea septentrionalis, 4507.
Holacantha emoryi, 4434.
Honey locust, 4562-4564.
Hop, 4544, 4553, 5107, 5168.
Hordeum distichum erectum, 5472, 5474.
nutans, 4572, 5473.
vulgare, 4888, 5184.
Hornbeam, 5006.
Horn chestnut. 5468.
Horse bean, 5147, 5148.
Hovea, 4942.
Hovenia dulcis, 4373.
Humulus lupulus, 4544, 4553, 5107, 5108.
Tlang-ilang, 5204, 5214.
Ilex decidua, 4594.
Til'cium anisatum, 5012.
India rubber, 4630.
Indigo, 5422.
Indigofera tinctoria, 5422.
TIpomcea, 4861.
bona-nox, 4882.
collata, 4480.
leari, 4481.
Isopogon, 5176.

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SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

| Isopogon dawsoni, 517

Japan clover, 5068.
Jojoba, 4532.

Juglans sieboldiana, 5013.
Juniper, 5014.

| Juniperus rigida, 5014.

Jute, 5406.

Kafir corn, 4621, 4809, 4810.

Kangaroo paw, 4924.

Karwinskia parviflora, 4816.

Kentucky blue grass, 5084.

Kentucky coffee tree, 4574, 4575.

Kingia australis, 4915.

Knife bean, 4864, 4904, 4970. 5069, 5401, 5402.
Kochia sedifolia, 5392.

Kola nut, 5217.

| Lactuca acuminata, 5378.

sativa, 4486, 4886.

) Lagenaria, 4893.

vulgaris, 409-4413, 4492-4498, 5000, 5423.

| Landolphia hendelotii, 4397.

ES

kirki, 5023.
kleinii, 4398.

Lappa major, 4981-4983.

Large gourd, 5000.

Large water grass, 5081.

Lathyrus sativus, 5424.

Lavatera assurgentifolia, 4837.

plebeia, 5387.

Lechea racemulosa, 4792.

Leek, 4977-4979.

Lemon, 5124, 5470.

Lens esculenta, 5178.

Lentil, 5178, 5418, 5419.

Leonurus cardiaca, 4763.

Leptosyne gigantea, 4829.

Leschenaultia, 4917.

Lespedeza striata, 5068.

Lettuce, 4486, 4886, 5378.

Liatris punctata, 4554.

Lignum-vyite, 5173.

Lilium harrissii, 5480.

Linum grandiflorum, 4445.

usitatissimum, 5425, 5490.

Lobelia inflata, 4769.

‘“*Lo han qua,”’ 4548.

Lolium brasilianum, 5349.

Lonicera alberti, 5135.

cerulea dependens, 5136.
chrysantha, 5132.

Lophophora, 4604-4606, 4821.

Loquat, 4566, 4567, 5347.

Loranthus, 4513.

Lotus aeeeege 4443, 4600.

Love grass, 5372.

Luffa acutangula, 5122, 5221, 5426.
egyptiaca, 4895, 4987.
pentandra, 5427.

Lupine, 4444, 4446, 4499, 4827, 5484.

Lupinus, 4827.

albus, 5484.
arboreus, 4444, 4499.
densifiorus, 4446.

Lycopersicum esculentum, 4491.

Lycurus phleoides, 5061.

Macaroni wheat, 5351-5359.

Madagasca bean, 4380, 5412-5414.

Magnolia acuminata, 4761.

folate 4771.

Mallow, 4877. x
Malva, 4877.
Mammillaria grahami, 445s. 4002, 4603.
Mangers oe 5063.
Mango, 506
Mangold, eT. 5038.
Manihot glaziovii, 5028.
Marguerite, 4941.
Marshmallow, 5337.
Martynia fragrans, 4462.
Martynia proboscidea, 4525.
Mealy saltbush, 5083.
Medicago lupulina, 4441.
Medicago sativa, 4394, 4395, 4629.
Melaleuca leucodendron, 5065.
Mentha piperita, 5144.
Mesquite, 4424, 4425, 4435, 4436, 5125.
Millet, 4671, 4869, 5057, 5431.

ragi, 5417

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Mimosa, 5200.
Mimusops balata, 4388.
elengi, 5029.
Mirabilis, 5192.
Mitchell grass, 5370, 5371.
Momordica, 4867.
charantia, 5121, 5228, 5428.
muricata, 5429,
Monarda punctata, 4780.
Moon-flower, 4882.
Mucuna utilis, 5066.
Mulga, 5385.
Musa, 5062.
abyssinica, 5169.
Mushroom, 5067.
Muskmelon, 4389, 4440, 4993, 5127, 5180.
Mustard, 4881, 4887.
Myriocephalus stuartii, 4921.
Myrobalan, 5160.
Neillia amurensis, 5131.
New Zealand flax, 5360, 5361.
spinach, 4972.
Nicotiana, 4963.
glauca, 4518.
tabacum, 4374-43876, 4521, 4422, 4623,
4635, 4906, 4907, 5033, 5041, 5114, 5393.
Nigella sativa, 5480.
Nissolia schottii, 4466.
Nopalia cochinellifera, 5026.
Nyssa aquatica, 4782.
Oak, 5015, 5157.
Oat, 4391, 4406, 4407, 4866, 4876, 4892, 5032, 5059, 5139,
5140, 5168, 5182, 5471.
Ocatillo, 4451, 4470, 4500.
Okra, 5421.
Olea europea, 5110, 5111.
Olive, 5110, 5111.
Olneya tesota, 4537.
Onion, 4487-4490, 5487.
Onosmodium caroliniana, 4779.
Opuntia ficus-indica inermis, 4570.
pubescens, 5025.
Oryza sativa, 4878, 4880, 5161-5166, 5362.
Pachyrhizos tuberosus, 4378, 5040.
Palo verde, 4433, 4506.
Panicum bulbosum, 4822.
colonum, 5455.
elongatum, 4762.
italicum, 5431.
miliaceum, 4571, 5057, 5432.
texanum, 4386.
virgatum, 4550.
Papaver somniferum, 5183, 5433.
Parkinsonia, 4469, 4506.
aculeata, 4465, 4517.
torreyana, 44383.
Paspalum dilatum, 5081.
Paulownia, 4900.
imperialis, 4900.
Papaw, 5112, 5115, 5116, 5191, 5219, 5220, 5489.
Payena leerii, 5027.
Peanut, 53857-5359, 5397.
Pearl millet, 4964, 5434.
Pecan, 5149.
Pennisetum spicatum, 4964, 5434.
Pentstemon levigatus, 4796.
Pepper, 5167.
Peppermint, 5144.
Pepper tree,, 4448.
Perilla arguta, 4971.
Perityle leptoglossa, 4461.
Persea pumila, 4753.
Persimmon, 4622.
Petsai, 4874, 4896.
Phaseolus aconitifolius, 5456.
aureus, 5435,
caracalla, 4385.
max, 5436.
mungo, 5071, 5072, 5437.
vulgaris, 4453, 4627, 4858, 4884, 4966, 4984,
4985,
pilosus, 5438.
roxburghii, 5439.
Phleum pratense, 4396.
Phoenix dactylifera, 4610-4620, 4811-4813, 5224-
5341.
Phoradendron juniperinum, 4815.
Phormium tenax egmontiana, 5369.

Phormium cookianus, 5361.
Physalis, 4947-4962.
alkengi, 4951.
fendleri, 4954.
peruviana, 5440.
violacea, 5383.
Phytolaceca decandra, 4804.
Pine, 4415, 5181.
Scottish, 5141.
Pinion, 4536.
Pinus, 4415, 5181.
edulis? 4536.
silvestris, 5141.
Piper nigrum, 5167.
Pistacia terebinthus, 4750.
Pitahaya, 4472.
Pithecolobium dulce, 4521, 4533.
saman, 4401.
sonore, 4510.

| Plane tree, 4557, 4573.

Plantago ispaghula, 5441.
Platanus occidentalis, 4557, 4573.
racemosa, 4452.
Poa compressa, 4802.
pratensis, 5084.
violacea, 5052.
Poinciana regia, 4511, 5207, 5215.
Polyealymnia sturtii, 5386.
Polygala butyracea, 5074.
Polygonum dumetorum scandens, 4551, 4776.
punctatum, 4794.
sagittatum, 4768.
Polymnia uvedalia, 4766.
Pomegranate, 4911.
Pomelo, 5216.

| Poppy, 5188, 5483.

Prosopis, 4424, 4425, 4435, 4436, 5142.
Prunella vulgaris, 4786.

Prunus, 4909.

Psidium cattleyanum, 4910.

| Pteroxylon utile, 5172.

Ptychotis ajowan, 5442.

| Pumpkin, 5001, 5002, 5363.

Punica granatum, 4911.
Pyrus baccata, 4634.
Quercus acuta, 5015.

cornea, 5157.

emoryi, 4524.

macdonaldi, 4836.

macrocarpa, 4823.

tomentella, 4834.
Radish, 4870, 4875, 4996-4998, 5356, 5443.
Ragi millet, 5417.
Rain tree, 4401.
Raisin tree, 4373.
Ramie, 4371.
Randia thurberi, 4501.
Raphanus sativus, 4870, 4875, 4996-4998, 5356, 5443.
Raspberry, 5129, 5134, 5482, 5483, 5485.
Red bud, 4559, 4560.

clover, 4844-4854, 5044-5047.
pepper, 4526-4531, 4863, 5064, 5085-5105, 5154.

Rescue grass, 5080, 5348.

| Rhamnus lanceolatus, 4581.

Rhus aromatica, 4582.

glabra, 4558, 4561.

succedanea, 5016.
Ribes divaricatum? 4543.

viburnifolia, 4840.
Rice, 4878, 4880, 5161-5166, 5362.
Robinia neo-mexicana, 4450.
Rosa canina, 5491.

humilis, 4795.

rugosa, 5130.

alba, 5137.
Roselle, 5151.
Round-leaved saltbush, 5082.
Royal poinciana, 5207, 5215.
upper 4399, 4630, 5028, 5188, 5377, 5381, 5382, 5478,
479,

| Rubus, 4819.

arcticus, 5134, 5483, 5485.
chameemorus, 5482.
xanthocarpus, 5129.
Rumex hymenosepalus, 4456, 5126.
Rye, 5031, 5058, 5185, 5458, 5459.
Rye grass, 5349.
Sacaton grass, 4577.

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Safflower, 4522. | Thea viridis, 5017, 5022.
Saint John’s bread, 4372, 5142. Timothy, 4396.
Salsola soda, 4969. grama, 5061.
Saltbush, 5082, 5083, 5364-5369, 5374. Tobacco, 4374-4376, 4421, 4422, 4623, 4906, 4907, 4963,
Salvia columbariz, 4534. 5033, 5041, 5114, 5393.
Sandai-tree, 5205. Tomato, 4491.
Sandoricum indicum, 5205. tree, S488.
Sapindus acuminatus, 4578. Tongan bean, 5070.
Sapium sebiferum, 4571. Torenia fournieri, 4478, 4479.
Sapodillo, 5201. Torreya nucifera, 5018.
Saponaria officinalis, 4758. ; Torrete blanco, 4504.
Saururus cernuus, 4772. Trapa bicornis, 5468.
Searlet bottle-bush, 4938. Tree tomato, 5488.
grevillea, 4943. Trichostema lanceolatum, 4442.
Scented clover, 5388. Tricosanthus anguina, 5448.
Schinus molle, 4448. “| Trifolium alpinum, 4408.
Schrankia uncinata, 4576. johnsoni, 5174.
Scirpus tuberosa, 5158. pratense, 4484-4834, 5044-5047.
Scottish pine, 5141. Trigonella corniculata, 5449.
Scuppernong grape, 5170. foenum-grecum, 5450.
Sea-island cotton, 4474. suavissima, 5388.
Secale cereale, 5031, 5058. 5185, 5458, 5459. Triticum compactum, 4392.
Sensitive briar, 4576. durum, 5351-5355, 5380, 3465, 5492.
Sesame, 4856, 4857, 3444. monococcum, 5035, 5036.
Sesamum indicum, 4856, 4857, 5444. vulgare, 4404, 4631, 4633, 4855, 4902, 5048-
Sesbania grandiflora, 5209. 5051, 5054, 5075-5079, 5145, 5150, 5342,
macrocarpa, 4431. 5343, 5451, 3460-5464, 3466, 3467, 5486,
Siberian crab apple, 4634. 5493, 5496-5500.
tree, 5128. Truffle, 4751.
Silphium trifoliatum, 4777. Tuber melanosperma, 4751.
Simmondsia californica, 4532. Turnip, 4968.
Sinapis dichotama, 5445. Ureeola esculenta, 5024.
Smilax herbacea, 4764. Vaccinium stamineum, 4787.
hispida, 4598. Vitis idza, 5481.
rotundifolia, 4586, 4767. Vagnera racemosa, 4765.
Smooth brome grass, 4417-4420. Vagote, 4465, 4517,
Sneezewood, 5172. Vallesia glabra, 4460.
Snowberry, 4542. Vegetable marrow, 4365, 4366, 4565, 5073. «
Solanum, 5155, 5156. Verbesina alternifolia, 4806, :
melongena, 4994, 4995, 5446. occidentale, 4788.
Solidago serotina, 4800. , Vegetable sponge, 4987.
Sorghum, 4405, 4905. , Velvet bean, 5066.
Soy bean, 4628, 4912-4914. 4980, 5039. Vernonia, 4808.
Spelt, 5035. 5036. Vetch, 4600, 5146, 5424, 5475-5477.
Spinacea oleracea, 4897. Viburnum dentatum, 4757.
Spinach, 4897, 4972. rufotomentosum, 4595.
Spineless cactus, 4570. Vicia cracca, 5146.
Spondias dulcis, 5206. faba, 4351-4354, 5147, 5148.
Sporobolus airoides, 4577. sativa typica, 5475, 5476.
Squash, 5119, 5410. ‘ Vigna catjang, 4377, 4379, 4381, 4382, 5042, 5118, 5222,
Staphylea trifolia, 4789. 5415, 5416.
Stegnosperma halimifolia, 4463. Visnaga, 4430.
Sterculia helicteres, 5211. Vitis arizonica, 4426.
platanifolia, 4883. californica, 4449.
Stipa leucotricha, 5125. rotundifolia, 5170, 5171.
Strawberry. 4908, 5043. vinifera, 4640-4749.
Suzeda maritima, 5447. Waitzia aurea, 4920.
Sugar beet, 4402, 4416. Walnut, 5013.
corn, 4405. Water chestnut, 5158.
Sumac, 4561. Water grass, large, 5081.
Sumatra tobacco, 4421. Watermelon, 4899, 4965, 5186, 5405, 5495.
Sunflower, 4872. Wattle, 4939.

Sunn-hemp, 5454.
Surinam cherry, 5056.
Swamp grass, 5973.
Sweet corn, 4403.
fennel, 4367-4370, 4484, 4485.

Wax berry, 4871.
gourd, 4999, 5399.
Wheat, 4392, 4404, 4631, 4633, 4855, 4902, 5048-5051,
5054, 5075-5079, 5145, 5150, 5342, 5343, 5351-5355,
5380, 5451, 5460-5467, 5486, 5492, 5493, 5496-5500.

Symphoricarpos racemosus, 442. White clematis, 4922.
: vulgaris, 4599. Wild oat, 4866, 4876.

Tabernzmontana pandacaqui, 5213. rose, 5491.
Tallow tree, 5016. Winter muskmelon, 4389.
Tamarind, 4538. Xanthoxylon piperitum, 5019.
Tamarindus indica, 4538. Xolisma ligustrina, 4785.
Tea, 5017, 5022. ram-bean, 4378, 5040.
Tecoma stans, 4798. Yucca whipplei, 4447.
Terebinth, 4750. Zea mays, 4387, 4390, 4393, 4403, 4568, 4569, 4879,
Terminatia chebula, 5160. 5055, 5452.

latifolia, 5198. Zelkova acuminata, 5020.
Tetragona expansa, 4972. . Zizyphus? 4541.

Texas ebony, 5143. lycioides, 4427.

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BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

The Bureau of Plant Industry, which was organized July 1, 1901, includes Vege-
table Pathological and Physiological Investigations, Botanical Investigations and
Experiments, Grass and Forage Plant Investigations, Pomological Investigations, and
Gardens and Grounds, all of which were formerly independent Divisions, and also
Seed and Plant Introduction, the Arlington Experimental Farm, Tea Investigations
and Experiments, and the Congressional Seed Distribution. Beginning with the
date of organization of the Bureau, the bulletins of Seed and Plant Introduction,
which were formerly published in the series of the Division of Botany, the last
number of which was 29, and also those of the other Divisions was discontinued, and
all are now published as one series of the Bureau.

The bulletins published in the Bureau series are:

No. 1. The Relation of Lime and Magnesia to Plant Growth, 1901.

ro Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia, 1901.
3. Macaroni Wheats, 1901.
4. Range Improvement in Arizona, 1901.