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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 137.
B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Burma .
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1908:
INVENTORY No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510.
Issued January 9, 1909.
WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
19 09*
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BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OE PLANT INDUSTRY.
The scientific and technical publications <>f the 'Bureau of riant industry, which was
organized July 1. 1901, an- Issued in a single si pies of bulletins, a list of which follows.
Attention is directed t<> the fad that the publications in this Beries are not for general
distribution. The Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington*
D. C. is authorized by law to sell them ;il cost, and to hini all applications for these
bulletins should i»c made, accompanied by a postal money order for the required amount
or by cash. Numbers omitted from this list can no! be furnished.
No. 1. The Relation of Lime and Magnesia to riant Growth. 1001. Price, 10 cents.
2. Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia. 1901. Price; 20 cents.
3. Macaroni Wheats. 1901. Price, -0 cents.
4. Range Improvement in Arizona. 1901. 'Trice. 10 cents.
6. A List of American Varieties of Peppers. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
7. The Algerian Durum Wheats. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
p. The North American Species of Spartiha. 1002. Price, 10 cents.
Ki. Records of Seed Distribution, etc. 1002. Price, 10 cents.
11. Johnson Crass. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
12i Siock Ranges of Northwestern California. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
13. Range Improvement in Central Texas. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
15. Forage renditions on the Border of the Greal P.asin. 1902. Price. 15 cents.
IT. Some Diseases of the Cowpea. 1002. Price, 10 cents.
20.. Manufacture of Semolina and Macaroni. 1002. Price, 15 cents.
22. Injurious Effects of Premature Pollination. 1002. Price, 10 cents.
24. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
25. Miscellaneous Papers. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
27. Letters on Agriculture in the West Indies, Spain, etc. 1902. Price, 15 cents.
29. The Effect of P.lack-Rot on Turnips. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
31. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Price, 10 cents.
32. A Disease of the White Ash. 1903. Price. 10 cents.
33. North American;Species of Leptochloa. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
35. Recent Foreign Explorations. 1903. Trice, 15 cents.
36. The- *â– ' Bluing " of the Western Yellow Tine, etc. 1903. Price, 30 cents.
37. Formation of the Spores in the Sporangia of Rhizopus Nigricans and of Phy-
comyces Nitens. 1903. Price, 15 cents.
38. Forage Conditions in Eastern Washington, etc. T903. Price, 15 cents.
39. The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903. Price. 10 cents.
41. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
43. Japanese Bamboos. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
45. Physiological Role of Mineral Nutrients in Plants. 1903. Price, 5 cents.
47. The Description of Wheat Varieties. 1003. Price, 10 cents.
48. The Apple in Cold Storage. 1903. Trice, 15 cents.
49. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 1903. Price, 25 cents.
50. Wild Rice: Its Pses and Propagation. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
51. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents-
54. Persian Gulf Dates. 1903. Price, 10 cents.
55. The Dry-Rot of Potatoes. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
50. Nomenclature of the Apple. 1905. Price, 30 cents.
57. Methods Used for Controlling Sand Dunes, 1904. Trice, 10 cents.
58. The Vitality and Germination of Seeds. 1904. Trice, 10 cents.
59. Tasture, Meadow, and Forage Crops in Nebraska. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
60. A Soft Rot of the Calla Lily. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
62. Notes on* Egyptian Agriculture. 1904. Price, 10 cents.
63. Investigation of Rusts. 1904. Price. 10 cents.
64. A Method of Destroying or Preventing the Growth of Algae and Certain Pathogenic
Bacteria in Water Supplies. 1904. Price, 5 cents.
65. Reclamation of Cape Cod Sand Dunes. 1904. Price. 10 cents.
67. Range Investigations in Arizona. 1904. Trice, 15 cents.
68. North American Species of Agrostis. 1905. Trice, 10 cents.
69. American Varieties of Lettuce. 1904. Price, 15 cents.
70. The Commercial Status of Durum Wheat. 1904. Trice, 10 cents.
71. Soil Inoculation for Legumes. 1905. Trice, 15 cents.
72. Miscellaneous Papers, i 005. Price, 5 cents.
73. The Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. 1905. Trice, 10 cents.
74. Trickly Tear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. Trice, 5 cents.
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 137.
B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1908:
INVENTORY No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510.
LIBRARY
NcV. YORK
BOTANfCAL
GARDEN
Issued January 9, IDOL).
WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1909.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.
Physiologist and Pathologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway.
Physiologist and Pathologist, and Assistant chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods.
Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwin F. Smith, Pathologist In Charge.
Fruit Disease Investigations, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist In Charge.
Laboratory of Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist In Charge.
Cotton unit Truck Diseases un<i riant Disease Survey, William A. Orton, Pathologist in
Charge.
Pathological Collections and Inspection war/:. Flora \v. Patterson, Mycologist in Charge.
Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Bwingle, Physiologist in Charge.
Cotton Breeding Investigations, Archibald l>. Shamol and Daniel N. Shoemaker. Physi-
ologists in Char
robaeco Investigations, Archibald I>. Shamel, Wightman W. Garner, and Ernest II.
Mathewson, in Charge.
Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley. Physiologist in Charge.
Alkali ami Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas II. Kearney, Physi-
ologist in Charge.
Soil Bacteriology <ui<l Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiolo-
gist in Charge.
Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist
in Charge.
Drug dud Poisonous riant and Pea Culture Investigations, Rodney H. True, Physiologist
in Charge.
Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.
Crop Technology and Fiber Plant Investigations, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in
Charge.
Taxonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.
Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.
Qrain Investigations , Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge.
Arlington Experimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horti-
culturist in Charge.
Vegetable Tenting Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.
Sugar-Beet Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.
Western Agricultural Extension, Carl S. Scofleld, Agriculturist in Charge.
Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, E. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.
Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.
Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists
in Charge.
Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.
Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.
drain standardization, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge.
Subtropical Garden, Miami, Via., P. J. Wester, in Charge.
Plant Introduction Garden, Chico$ Cat., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge.
South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Tomologist in Charge.
Fannies' Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge.
Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in Generai
Charge.
Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.
scientific staff.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Frank X. Meyer and William I). Dills. Agricultural Explorers.
Albert Mann. Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations.
F. W. Clarke, special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Expert.
Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and II. C, Skeels, Scientific Assistants.
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Bureau of Plant Industry,
Office of the Chief,
Washington, D. 0., October 5, 1908.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin Xo. 137 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-
companying manuscript, entitled " Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
ing the Period from January 1 to March 31, 1908: Inventory
No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510." •
This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.
Respectfully, B. T. Galloway,
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. James Wilson,
Secretin-// of Agriculture.
137
CON T E N T S
Page.
Introductory statement 7
Inventory 11
Index of common and scientific names 01
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B. P. I.— 415.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908:
INVENTORY NO. U ; NOS. 21732 TO 22510.
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
With this fourteenth inventory of seeds and plants imported from
abroad is inaugurated a new departure. The volume of interesting
matter pertaining to these new introductions has become so great
and the desirability of getting out printed descriptions for the use
of those handling them is so apparent that it has been decided to issue
the inventory as soon as possible after each period of three months
of introduction work.
This plan, it is believed, will interest the friends of these new immi-
grants and insure them better attention in the homes which are being
created for them in America.
Since January 1, 778 introductions have come in, i. e., at the rate
of more than 8 a day, and among these it is worth while to call
attention to certain ones which are of unusual interest.
Mr. Frank N. Meyer has continued his explorations in northern
China and this inventory contains 179 of his introductions. Among
them are some remarkable wild chestnuts, wild walnuts, oaks, crab
apples, and pears from the Chihli Province; seeds of the original
chrysanthemum from which most of the cultivated forms are sup-
posed to have originated; a collection of apples and pears from
Pangshan; several elms of some promise; Pyrus betulaefolia, the
species on which in China the native pears are grafted and which
distinguishes itself as easily grown from cuttings; and the Fei-tao
peach of Feitcheng, which is known all over North China as the
finest peach in the Empire. It is a clingstone, and individual fruits
in the dry region of the Shantung Province attain a weight of 1
pound. Possibly this is the Chinese Cling already known in America,
although such extraordinary fruits are not produced in this country,
and this may be an entirely new and most valuable addition to the
peaches of the United States.
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SEEDS \M> PLANTS [MPOB I ED.
Perhaps the most remarkable <>l' all of Mr. Meyer's finds are the
Chinese dates, which, by the way, are not dates at all, I »ut delicious
t*i- 1 1 i t — borne <>n deciduous trees (Zizypkus sativa) which will stand
drought remarkably well. In the Shantung Province there appear
to be as many kinds of these fruits as there are of plums in America.
Large orchards of 1 1 1< ' plant- are grown there, and the specimens of
fruits which Mr. Meyer has sent in encourage us to think that they
n;a\ vie with the real date a- an orchard culture in the dry Wesl
where they can be grown. Good judges of fruit have not hesitated
to pronounce the samples sent in a- equal in delicacy to. though
entirely different from, the finest dates. The Office of Plant Life
History Investigations has the development of this new industry on
it- programme for the coming year.
An interesting dry-land naked oat. some new buckwheats, a new
stock \'rv the peach (Amygddlus davidiana), new and most interest-
ing sorghums, more forms of the Chinese hardy persimmon, a hoi-''
chestnut that i- evidently new to the country and may he a superior
shade tree, new drought-resistant cherries, and one or perhaps two
new yellow roses, for which the rose breeders are already clamoring,
are others of Mr. Meyer's finds.
Among the importations which have come in through our foreign
correspondents^ the following may be especially emphasized: A ship-
ment of cork-oak acorns from Spain; a collection of Rheums from
Russia for the rhubarb breeders; seeds of the Chilgoza pine, a re-
markable nut-bearing pine from Baluchistan; the Grano Marzuolo, a
variety of dwarf wheat used in Italy for the plaiting industry; the
Amov pomelo; the wild emmer, a remarkable new grain from
Palestine: large collections of cowpeas and sorghums from the
Orient; the Guayaquil pineapple from Ecuador ; the nut oak (Quercus
cornea) from Hongkong; an African asparagus for the asparagus
breeders; the wild licorice of Greece; a collection of taros from
Hawaii: a collection of "215 varieties of tobacco, the most generous
gift of the noted tobacco expert. Prof. Dr. O. Comes, of the Agricul-
tural School of Portici, Italy (doubtless the largest collection of
tobaccos ever gotten together) ; wild olives and pistaches from Balu-
chistan; and a collection of Japanese radishes.
Botanists will note that an attempt is made in this inventory to
name each introduction and give the botanical authority for the
name. Anyone familiar with such work will realize that it is not pos-
sible to do this with absolute accuracy, as often only seeds or cuttings
are at the disposal of the determining botanist. -Mr. W. F. Wight
and, under his direction, Mr. H. C. Skeels have been given charge of
this feature of the inventory, and with Miss Mary A. Austin responsi-
ble for the preparation of the inventory cards it is believed that in the
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future these inventories of newly imported plants will not only be
more accurate, but v\ill contain more useful information and will
appear more promptly than in the past, and in this way become of
much more value to the experimenters who are studying the new
things as they come in.
David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,
Washington, D. c 7 ., September 14, 1908.
137
INVENTORY.
21732. Qtjercus suber L. , Cork oak.
From Gibraltar. Spain. Procured by Hon. R. L. Sprague. American consul.
Received December 30, 1907.
" Seed imported for experiments in tbe introduction of the cork oak in the
Southern States and California." (Fisher.)
21733. Trifolium subrotundttm Steud. & Hochst.
From Kisumu. British East Africa. Presented by Mr. Arthur B. Chilson.
Received December 2(3, 1907.
•'African clover. This grew 5.300 feet above sea level, 8 miles north of the
equator, about 2<» miles northeast of Lake Victoria. I have never found it grow-
ing lower than 4.000 feet above sea level. This is a very hardy variety of clover
able to stand extremes of dry and wet weather. It sometimes grows to a
height of 2 feet, but is usually much shorter. The blossom is red with often
a slight mixture of white; smaller than the red-topped variety in America, but
larger than the white clover." (Chilson.)
"In Abyssinia cultivated as forage under the name of ' Mayad.' " (Oliver,
D.. Flora of Tropical Africa, 1871, vol. 2, p. 59.)
21734. Rosa hugonis Hemsl.
From Paris. France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January 3, 1908.
21735. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Alma, Nebr. Purchased from Mr. Conrad Boehler. Received Janu-
ary 6, 1908.
' iri in in. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12991. Grown especially for the Depart-
ment, under direction of Forage Crop Investigations, by Mr. Conrad Boehler.
21736. Panicum obtusum H. B. K.
From Roswell, N. Mex. Collected on special order by the Roswell Seetl
Company. Received January 6, 1908.
" A native grass especially abundant in low or moist soil. It should be tested
under irrigation, as it promises to give several cuttings each season." (C. V.
Piper. )
21737 to 21749.
From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. David Pram, director, Royal
Botanic Garden. Received December 31, 1907.
Cuttings of the following:
21737 to 21740. Rosa spp. Rose.
21737. Helene. 21739. 1 na.
21738. Electra. 21740. Austrian Copper Briar.
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12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21737 to 21749— Continued.
21741. Rosa spinosissima L.
21742. Rosa sp.
21743. Rosa sebicea Lindl.
21744. RuBUS lasiostylus Focke.
21745. Rubus Mil KoiMi vi. lis L. f.
21746. Ribes cbuentum Greene.
Seeds of the following:
21747. Rosa soulieana Crepin.
21748. Rubus cbataegifolius Bunge.
21749. Ribes wolfii Rothr.
21750. Albizzia adianthifolia (Schum.) (Mimosa adianthi-
folia Schum.)
From Thornwood Estate, M'lanje, British Central Africa. Received from
Mr. Henry Brown, through Mr. C. J. Petherick, No. 4 Trafalgar Square,
London, England, January 6, 1908.
"A very fast growing, leguminous-tree; table-topped, feathery leaved, and very
suitable for shade for coffee, cocoa, tea, and other productions which may grow
in America. The tree yields an excellent timber very like satin wood in the
grain." (Brown.)
21751. Avena sterilis L. Oat.
From the Province of Ispahan, Persia. Presented by Mr. John Tyler,
American consular agent, Teheran, Persia. Received September, 1907.
Porringe. " Seed of a wild oat they call Porringe. I should think the
original of our 'porridge.' It is used the same as oatmeal." (Tyler.)
21752. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.
From Korea. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama,
Japan. Received January 2, 1908.
" Said to be different from our variety." {Yokohama Nursery Company.)
21753. Phoenix oiseleyana Griff. (Phoenix humilis
Royle. ) Date.
From Sibpur. Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received October 3, 1907.
"The Phoenix humilis above is the P. humilis of Royle (see Royle, Illust.
Bot. Him.), and not P. humilis Cav. Ic, which is equivalent to Chamaerops
humilis of the Mediterranean region." (IF. W. Smith.)
21754 to 21757. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January 3, 1908.
21754. Yellow seeded.
21755. Ogemaw. Extra early, brown seeded.
21756. Black seeded.
21757. Extra early, black seeded.
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21758 to 21767, Rheum spp.
13
Rhubarb.
From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim,
director, Imperial Botanic Garden. Received January 6, 1908.
21758. Rheum rhaponticum L.
Queen Victoria.
21759. Rheum undulatum L.
21760. Rheum rhaponticum L.
21761. Rheum palmatum tanguticum Maxim.
21762. Rheum palmatum L.
Red flowered.
21763. Rheum australe Don.
21764. Rheum compactum L.
21765. Rheum palmatum atropurpureum.
21766. Rheum moorcroftiaxi m Royle.
21767. Rheum acuminatum Hook. f. & Thomas.
21768 and 21769. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa*
From Bassorah, Persian Gulf. Purchased from Mr. H. P. Chalk, agent for
the Hills Brothers Company, New York. Received January 7, 1908.
Arabian alfalfa or Jet.
21768. Seed from unirrigated plants.
21769. Seed from irrigated plants.
21770 to 21778.
From French Guinea. Presented by M. Aug. Chevalier, 03 Rue de Buffon,
Paris. France. Received January 10, 1908.
21770. IPOMOEA BATATAS (L.) Poil\
21771. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir.
21772. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir.
21773. Ctusus sp.
21774. Coleus sp.
21775. Dioscorea bulbieera L.
21776. Musa sp. Banana.
21777. Xanthosoma sagittaefolium (L.) Schott. Yautia.
White.
21778. Xanthosoma sagittaefolium (L.) Schott. Yautia.
Rose.
21779. Citrus xobilis X vulgaris.
From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist.
Sweet potato.
Sweet potato.
Sweet potato.
Received January 9, 1908.
" Fruit large, mediocre, colored.
21780 to 21782.
(Trabut.)
From Ichang, Hupeh. China. Secured by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department.
Received January, 1908.
14 SEEDS AM. PLANTS IMPORTED.
21780 to 21782 Continued.
A collection of seeds, as follows:
21780. Cannabis bath \ L. Hemp.
"(No. 128, Dec. 8, 1907.) Seeds <»r a particularly robusl form of
this well-known hemp. This form of cannabis is commonly cultivated
in association with maize by peasants and farmers on the mountains
north ;ind south of [chang :it altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet.
The plants v;iry from <'» to 1L» foot, and the lower pari of the stem is often
4 inches in circumference.
"This plant is cultivated exclusively for the oil which is expressed
from the seeds after grinding and steaming in the ordinary Chinese way.
This oil is used for illuminating purposes and is valued on accounl of its
noncongealing in the coldest of weather. The stems are used for fuel,
though ;i little fiber is occasionally used for making sundries for local use.
•• It is the Tung ma (cold hemp) of these parts." ( Wilson.)
21781. ACTINIDLA CHINENSIS Planch. Yang-taw.
"(No. 347, Dec. 8, 1907.) A robust climber, 10 to 30 feet high;
leaves and young shoots covered with bright crimson villous hairs.
Flowers unisexual or hermaphrodite, buff-yellow to white, fragrant, 1 to
1£ inches across, produced in great profusion. Fruits abundantly pro-
duced, ovoid to globose, 1 to 24 inches long, 1 to li inches across, epicarp
membranous, russet-brown, more or less clothed with villous hairs. Flesh
green, of most excellent flavor, to my palate akin to that of the common
gooseberry but tempered with a flavor peculiarly its own.
"The plant is common in thickets and margins of woods from 3,000 to
4,000 feet high in western Hupeh and Szechuam Also known from the
Hushan Mountains in Kiangsi Province and from Fokien.
"The plant is highly ornamental, either in foliage or in flower. The
fruits are excellent for either dessert or making into preserves.
" Introduced by me to the nurseries of Veitch & Sons, of Chelsea, Lon-
don, and quite hardy in England.
•"Local native name, Yang tao (straw r berry peach)," (Wilson.)
21782. Eucommia ulmoides Oliver. Tu-chung.
"(No. 383, Dec. 8, 1907.) Tree 25 to 40 feet by 1* to 4 feet. Culti-
vated in western Hupeh and Szechuan at altitudes between 1.000 and
4,500 feet. The tree is valued for its bark, which constitutes the native
drug Tu-chung. The bark, leaves, and fruit contain silky, elastic fibers
composed largely of a caoutchouc-like substance akin to balata. As a
rubber-producing plant, however, the plant has little value.
•' Eucommia was introduced from China into France by Vilmorin and
into England by myself. In both countries it has proved quite hardy.
In Algiers and parts of Tonking this tree has been experimentally planted
by the French as a rubber-producing tree.
"The medicine Tu-chung is valued as a tonic and mild aphrodisiac.
"The customs' valuation here is: First quality, 30 taels per picul;
second quality, 20 taels per picul ; third quality, 10 taels per picul."
( Wilson. )
21783. Bat hinia picta (H. B. K.) DC.
From Miami, Fla. Grown in 1907 at the Subtropical Laboratory and Gar-
den from seed presented by Mr. J. C. Harvey, Sanborn, Vera Cruz,
Mexico; distributed from Subtropical Laboratory and Garden.
"An unarmed shrub with nearly orbicular leaves, about 3| inches long, and
solitary terminal racemes, 2 to 3 inches long, of white flowers spotted with
red." (W. F. Wight.)
21784 to 21805.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superintend-
ent, Royal Botanic Gardens. Received January 10, 1908.
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21784 to 21805— Continued.
A collection of seeds, as follows:
21784. Cicer abietinum L.
White seeded.
21785. ClCEB ABIETINUM L.
Clay seeded.
21786. Cicer abietinum L.
Phaseolus radiatus L.
Phaseolus radiatus L.
Phaseolus radiatus L.
Phaseolus pilosus H. B. K.
Vigna sesquipedalis ( L. ) W. F. Wight.
21787.
21788.
21789.
21790.
21791.
Lobia.
21792.
Chick-pea.
Chick-pea.
Chick-pea.
Mung bean.
Mung bean.
Mung bean.
Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp.
Red podded.
21793. Vigna ungutculata (L. ) Walp.
White.
21794. Pisum sativum L.
White.
21795. Pisum sativum L.
Lathybus Sp.
Sesban bispinosa (Jacq. ) Steud.
Jacq. )
Lagenabia vulgabis Ser.
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.
Cabica papaya L.
Benincasa cebifeba Savi.
Cucumis sativus L.
( Iucumis melo L.
Cucubbita pepo L.
21796.
21797.
21798.
21799.
21800.
21801.
21802.
21803.
21804.
21805.
Catjang.
Cowpea.
Pea.
Pea.
(Aeschynomene pispinosa
Gourd.
ClTBULLUS VULGABIS Sclirad.
21806. Raphanus sativus L.
Papaw.
Wax gourd.
Cucumber.
Muskmelon.
Pumpkin.
Apple-seeded watermelon.
Radish.
From Macassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Wiebe P.
de Jong, American consular agent. Received January C>, 190S.
21807. Axdeopogox sorghum (L.) Brot.
Sorghum.
From Descanso, Cal. Presented by Mr. E. P. St. John. Received January 9,
1908.
"Roosevelt's Forty-Four. A 'sport' selected from a field of Amber sorghum
in 1905. Is a heavy stooler ; lacks in sweetness, but has good fodder." (St.
John.)
21808 and 21809.
From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. C. L. Legat, Conservator of
Forests, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received January 14.
1908.
LO«
IB SEEDS AND PLANTS I M PORTED.
21808 and 21809 Continued.
21808. BOLUSANTHUS 8PECI08US (BolllS) I In in is.
•■This is .-in exceptionally beautiful tree, probably the handsomest
native species we bave. n should thrive well in any region where
oranges gro^ .'" i /.' gat. i
21809. 'I'i;m ii ii i \ i \i i i n \ Vnhl.
I'ii-iii Lower Umzimkulu, Natal. Collected by .Miss Reld, September,
L907.
• - .\ fine shade t r» *« * for comparatively Crostless regions." {Legat.)
21810. Citrus nobilis Lour. Tangerine.
From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. J. K. Huffaker, Brook-
Qeld, Mo. Rec dved January 1<;, 1908.
"Seeds of the 'Golden orange,' so called by the Americans, and 'Honey
orange 1 by the Chinese. The peel is quite loose, and sections easily separated,
tender, very rich, juicy, and sweet." (Huffaker.)
21812. Cydonia japonica (Thunb.) Pers. Japanese quince.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
D. D. Received January L5, 1908.
••Seeds of ;i very large native quince." (Farnham.)
21813 to 21817. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Macassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Wiebe I*.
de Jong, American consular agent. Received January c>, 1908.
21813. Cream. 21816. Clay.
21814. Whippoorwill. 21817. Black.
21815. Black-Eye.
21818. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
From Paris. France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January IT, 190S.
Ito San. Called by the French, Yellow Etampes.
21819. Pintjs gekardiaxa Wall. Chilgoza pine.
From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Received from Lieut. Col. G. C. French,
I. A., political agent in Zhoh, through Prof. E. P. Stebbing, imperial
forest zoologist to the Government of India, Calcutta, India, January 14,
1908.
"The Chilgoza pine, which bears an edible seed, is a moderate-sized tree
confined in its native habitat to the inner dry and arid valleys of the northwest-
ern Himalayas, from Kunawar westward, and in Gharwal. It is found in
isolated areas of not great extent, and generally at altitudes between 6,000
and 12,000 feet. The trees are seen at their best at an elevation of about
8,000 feet, where they reach a height of 70 to 85 feet, with a girth of 9 to 12
feet. The species is quite hardy, as in a part of its range it often grows on
what appears to be solid limestone rock, enduring high winds and severe win-
ters with heavy snowfalls. The precipitation in the Chilgoza region is mostly
in the form of snow and is only about 8 inches per annum.
"The chief product of this tree is the edible seed, nearly an inch in length,
contained in the cones. The seeds are very nutritious and agreeable in flavor;
they form a staple food of the inhabitants of Kunawar. A full-sized cone
yields over 100 seeds, and each tree produces 15 to 25 cones." (From letter of
Consul-General Michael, March 21, 1907, and Forest Bulletin No. 7, 1906, by
Mr. E. P. Stebbing, of India Forest Department.)
"This tree is also common in northern Afghanistan." (W. F. W if/lit.)
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 17
21820. Xiphagrostis condensates (Hack.) W. F. Wight. (Mis-
CAXTHUS COXDEXSATUS Hack.)
From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received January 18, 1908.
(For description see No. 10524.1
21823. Lansium domestxcum Jack. Doekoe.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon. Received January 6, 1908.
Philippine local name Lanzon; Java name Doekoe. " I have met it more or
less widely throughout the archipelago, but, so far as I know, it only fruits
abundantly and well in Laguna Province, Luzon, and in widely remote Jolo.
"Fruits should become thoroughly mature before picking; those commonly
found in the markets are picked when immature. I have sent ripe fruits from
Manila to Yokohama (eleven days) and green ones to Honolulu (twenty-one
days) successfully." (Lyon.)
21824 and 21825.
From Hokkaido, Japan. Presented by Mr. K. Hashimoto, Kuchchau Agri-
cultural Society, Abutagun. Received January 14. 1908.
21824. Phaseoltjs axgularis (Willd.) W. F. Wight. (Dolichos an-
gularis Willd. ) Adzuki bean.
Red. "Used in making ari." {Hashimoto.)
21825. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Amherst (?). "Used in the manufacture of 'soy,' ' iniso,' ' tifu,' etc."
(Hashimoto.)
21826. Xaxthosoma sagittaefoeium (L.) Schott. Yautia.
From Georgetown. British Guiana. Presented by Mr. Donald Mitchell,
American vice and deputy consul, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received
September 4, 1906.
" The tubers of this variety were mingled with those of No. 19149, but when
grown proved to be distinct from any other variety of yautia (?^ in the collec-
tion." ^ (Barrett.)
21827. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Chinook, Mont. Purchased from Mr. F. G. Cooper. Received Janu-
ary 22, 1908.
Grimm.
21828 and 21829. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From the Sevier Valley, near Oasis. Utah. Purchased from Mr. A. F. Bliss.
Deseret, Utah. Received January 22, 1908.
21828. First crop. 21829. Second crop.
21830 and 21831. Glycixe hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Hokkaido, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company,
Yokohama, Japan. Received January 24, 190S.
21830. Butterball. Japanese name Akita.
21831. Japanese name Rumoi.
58392— Bull. 137—08 2
18 SEEDS AM> PLANTS IMPORTED.
21834 to 21836. Andropogon sorghi m (L.) Brot. Kafir.
From Maiduguri, Bornu, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
agrostologisl ;ni<l botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture, Pre-
toria, Transvaal. Received January 27, 1908.
21834. Black-Hull. 21836. White Mat a Jew a.
21835. Red Uatakwa.
21837. Bambos a run din ace a Retz. Bamboo.
Fr Sibpur, Calcutta. India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. W. W. Smith. Received
January 28, 1908.
(For description sec .\<>. 21317.)
21838. Tin ri < i m AKSTivr.M L. Wheat.
Prom Vomero, Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. C. Sprenger. Received
January 28, 1908.
" The kind of grain which is used for the straw-plaiting industry of Italy is
Triticum aestivum var. crimeron, called commonly in Italian Grano Mar: nolo.
"There are two undervarieties known, the Santa Flora and the Scmone,
which are cultivated on poor, thin land. The seed is planted in the month of
November and also in February, and sown very thickly. We pull it up when
the ear begins to be formed." (Angiolo Puccl.)
"The straw used in the plaiting industry is that of a special kind of very
dwarf wheat: it is sown in November (in Italy). The straw is dried and after-
wards blanched with sulphur. This blanched straw is the material used in all
industries of this kind." (Sprenger.)
21860. Canarittm ltjzontcum (Blume) Gray. Pili nut.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. George A. Spooner, Pay Department,
F. S. Army, Chicago, 111. Received January 25, 1008.
" This nut is largely used in the Philippine Islands and East Indies for food.
It is said that the flavor is finer when the meat is blanched and salted, after
the manner in which salted almonds are prepared." (Ralph A. Gould.)
21861. Dimorphotheca spectabilis Schlechter.
From Barberton, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. George Thorncroft. Re-
ceived January 18, 1908.
" Habitat : Grows on stony hills, altitude 6,000 feet. Flowers in September,
with the first shower of rain. (We get no rain here from the end of March
until August.) It is the handsomest of all our daisies." (Thorncroft.)
" The plant grows 30 to 45 centimeters high and has bright purple rays about
2..~» centimeters long and a purple disk." {Schlechter.)
21862 and 21863. Spergt la arvensis L. Spurry.
From Paris. France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January 30, 1908.
21862. Corn or Common. 21863. Giant.
21864. Dioscorea decaisneana Carr. Yam.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
January 30, 1908.
21865. Coleus amboinicus Lour. •
From Toco, Trinidad. Collected by Mr. (). \V. Barrett in October, 1907.
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 19
21867. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Juab Valley, near Nephi, Utah. Purchased from Mr. Oliver Wilson.
Received February 6, 1908.
Dry-Land.
21868 and 21869. Axdropogox sorghum: (L.) Brot. Kafir.
From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. B. Conner, season of 1907.
21868. Black-Hull. "Original selection made on farm of Mr. T. F.
Moody, Canadian, Tex., in 1905, and grown in head-to-row plots at the
Chillicothe Testing Station since that date." (Conner.)
21869. Black-Hull. " Original selection made on farm of Mr. Xoblett,
Chillicothe, Tex., in 1905, and grown in head-to-row plots at the Chilli-
cothe Testing Station since that date." {Conner.)
21870. Citrus decuman a (L.) Murr. Pomelo.
From Amoy, China. Presented by Mr. W. H. Wallace, manager, Hongkong-
Shanghai Bank. Received February 7, 1908.
Amoy. " The Amoy pomelos are noted among Europeans and Americans along
the coast of China for their excellent quality. According to Mr. Rea Haima,
formerly of the consulate at Amoy, this variety is equal in quality to the best
Florida-grown varieties with which he is familiar." (Fairchild.)
21871 to 21874.
From Zichron-.Tacob, Caiffa, Palestine. Presented by Mr. A. Aaronsohn.
Received October 30, 1907.
21871. Triticum dicoccum Schrank. Emmer.
From above Medschoel escli-Schems.
21872. Triticum dicoccum Schrank. Emmer.
From vicinity of Rahle, between Raschaya and Katana. Altitude about
1,500 meters.
21873. Triticum monococcum aegilopioides Asch. & G.
From Rahle.
21874. Hordeum spontaneum C. Koch.
From Mount Tabor. " Soil calcareous." (Aaronsohn.)
21875 to 21932.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer for this Department, February 7, 1908.
A miscellaneous collection of seeds and cuttings, as follows:
21875. Castanea sativa Mill. Chestnut.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 833a, Nov. 24, 1907.) A wild
chestnut found growing here and there in big groves on the rocky moun-
tain slopes. The burrs containing the nuts are extraordinarily spiny.
This chestnut may grow in regions where there is a slight rainfall and
be utilized as a foresting tree. Chinese name San U tse shu." (Meyer.)
21876. Quercus sp.
From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 835a, Nov. 18, 1907.) Acorns
of a chestnut oak, probably Quercus chinensis. Called by the Chinese
Siang tse shu. They utilize the acorns for tanning and dyeing purposes,
and also fatten hogs with them. It is a handsome tree, with long, serrated
leaves, which remain on the tree for the greater part of the winter.
Stands drought very well, but seems sensitive to great cold. May be of
use as a foresting tree in the semiarid regions of the southwestern United
States." (Meyer.)
137
20 SEEDS A.NH PLANTS IMPORTED.
21875 to 21932 Continued.
21877. JUG] \\s i:m,i\ SINENSIS C. DC. Walnut.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 836a, Nov. 24, L907.) A wild
walnut found growing here and there between bowlders. The nuts are
qoI as swiri as the cultivated varieties, bul otherwise there is Little
difference, except thai 1 1 n * wild trees are not of ms vigorous ;i growth
as the cultivated ones." < Meyer.)
21878. Malus baccata il,i Moench. Crab apple.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 837a, Dec. 2, L907.) A wild
crab apple, the fruits of which are n<>t larger than green pens. An ex-
cellent stock for all kinds of crab apples. Chinese oame San tin tse.
Scions sent under NO. 183 (S. P. I. No. 21922)." (Meyer.)
21879. Malus sp. Crab apple.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 838a, Dec. 10, 1007.) A cultivated
crab apple. Chinese name Get tang. Scions sent under No. 195 (S. 1*. I.
No. 21927)." i Meyer.)
21880. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 839a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Seeds
of a wild pear which grows here and there in big groves and assumes
sometimes a large size, trunks 2 to 3 feet in diameter and 60 to 80 feet
tall. May l»e utilized as grafting stock in northern regions. Scions
sent under No. 184 (S. P. I. No. 21923)." (Meyer.).
21881. Celtis sp. Hackberry.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 851a, Nov. 24, 1907.) Probably
Celtis bungeana. A small tree with rather broad leaves, growing in rocky
locations. Of use in gardens and parks in rather dry regions." (Meyer.)
21882. Celtis sp. Hackberry.
From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 852a, Nov. 30, 1907.)
Probably Celtis bungeana. Apparently the same as the preceding num-
ber (S. P. I. No. 21881)." (Meyer.)
21883. ( Fndetermined.)
From mountains of North China. "(No. 866a. Nov. 18 to Dec. 2, 1907.)
A low shrub, 1 to li feet high, flowering in early summer, with beautiful
rosy flowers in short racemes ; very floriferous. Grows in dry, rocky
locations, covering sometimes whole mountain slopes. Well fitted for
rockeries or as a bedding shrub in gardens in dry regions. Chinese name
Fan li hua. Sent from Manchuria under No. 402a (S. P. I. No. 20127)."
(Meyer.)
21884. Lkspedeza sp. (?).
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 867a, Nov. 20, 1907.) Probably
Lespedeza caraganae. A rare shrub, 4 to 5 feet tall, found growing in
rocky and sandy locations. Seems to like some shade. May be of use
in sandy, dry regions." (.Meyer.)
21885. Lkspedeza sp.
From near Malanyu, Chihli, China. "(No. 868a, Nov. 29, 1907.)
Probably Lesyedeza jiincea. A shrub forming many straight shoots,
growing in sandy and rocky locations in the full sun. In Tsingtau it is
extensively used for sand binding and for underwood in the Yemen gov-
ernment parks and nurseries. Sent also from eastern Siberia under No.
564a (S. P. I. No. 20335)." (Meyer.)
21886. Lespedeza sp.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 869a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Seeds
of a leguminous, perennial herb found growing on very dry and rocky
mountain slopes, having many slender, semierect stems which spring up
in a tuft: very small, trifoliate leaves. May be of value on dry lands as
sheep fodder, though the seed capsules are spiny when dry." (Meyer.)
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 21
21875 to 21932— Continued.
21887. Lespedeza sp.
From near Jehol, .Chihli, China. "(No. 807a, Dec. 5, 1907.) Seeds of
a leguminous, perennial herb found growing along very dry banks. Ap-
parently a variety of No. 869a (S. P. I. No. 21886), but'having much
heavier and creeping stems, due perhaps to the location ; otherwise the
same remarks apply." (Meyer.)
21888. (Undetermined.)
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 871a, Nov. 20, 1907.) An al-
falfa-like plant. A leguminous, perennial herb growing in very dry and
rocky places, throwing up a tuft of many slender, though very erect
stems; small, trifoliate leaves and small racemes of very small, whitish
flowers. Height 2* to 3 feet. May be of value on dry land as a food
for cattle." (Meyer.)
21889. Falcata japonica Oliver.
From mountains near Santchako, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 872a, Dec. 1,
1907.) Seeds of a Leguminosae of twining habit, similar to Xo. 617a
(S. P. I. Xo. 20386). Of use as a fodder plant on land which is overrun
with scrub, so as to give this bean support." (Meyer.)
21890. Incarvillea sinensis Lam.
From near Shinglungtang, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 874a, Dec. 4, 1907.)
An herbaceous annual, bearing large, rose-red flowers in terminal ra-
cemes ; finely pinnatified leaves. Crows from 2 to 4 feet tall, often seen
along new railroad embankments in Shansi. The leaves and stems are
used by the Chinese as medicine, applied externally, when they have cold
or rheumatism in their legs or knee joints." (Meyer.)
21891. (Undetermined.)
From near Shinglungtang, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 879a, Dec. 5, 1907.)
An herbaceous, annual Labiate with bluish flowers containing a volatile
perfume, like menthol : may be useful for extraction of this perfume.
The Chinese use the plant medicinally for colds in the head, and it does
clear when snuffed up through the nostrils in case of a cold. Seems to
come close to the North American Pyenanthemum linifolium in contain-
ing so much menthol-like scent." (Meyer.)
21892. Artemisia annua L.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 885a, Oct. 7, 1907.) A biennial
herb used for grafting large-flowered chrysanthemums upon when it
throws up its flowering stem in the second year. Chinese name Yu hou."
(Meyer.)
21893. Chrysanthemum stipulaceum Moench. (Chrysanthemum
sinense Sabine, 1825.) (Anthemis stipulacea Moench, 1802.)
Chrysanthemum.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(Xo. SS6a, Nov. 19, 1907.) Seeds of
the original type of chrysanthemum, from which most of the cultivated
ones have been derived ; flowers vary in color from pure white to purple.
Deserves to be naturalized as a wild flower in rocky localities. Used
medicinally by the Chinese (like tea, when suffering from a cold).
Chinese name Hsu Uua" (Meyer.)
21894. Chrysanthemum indicum L. Chrysanthemum.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 887a, Nov. 19, 1907.) An origi-
nal type of chrysanthemum, from which probably the yellow varieties of
cultivated chrysanthemums have been derived. Always yellow, though
there is a slight variation in its shading. Used as a medicine by the
Chinese, like the preceding number (S. P. I. Xo. 21893)." (Meyer.)
21895. Eragrostis sp.
From Tungling, Chihli, China. "(Xo. SSSa, Nov. 29, 1907.) An uncom-
mon, graceful grass growing from 2h to 3 feet tall; found along dry
ditches." (Meyer.)
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22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21875 to 21932 Continued.
21896. AlM.M'IM I I.A WOMAIA Stelld.
Prom Tungling, Chihli, China. "(No. 889a, Nov. 29, 1907.) A tall,
course irr.-i^s. :; t<> 5 feel tall, found growing here and there in large
masses; of ;i spread-out growth. -May lie of use as a fodder .u r rass."
i .)h u< r. i
21897. A.NDBOPOGON isciiai \t r \t L.
From Tungling, Chihli, china. -(No. 890a, Nov. 20, 1007.) A medium
tall grass growing here and there on level stretches in large quantities."
i \l< yer.)
21898. SPODIOPOGON simmers Trin.
From Tungling, Chihli, China. "(No. 891a, Nov. 20, 1007.) A rare,
\fiy tall grass, ('» to 7 feet high, growing in solitary clumps." {Meyer.)
21899. Pennisetum compbessum R. Br.
From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 892a, Nov. 30, 1007.)
Seed (.f a rare grass growing in heavy flumps here and there along water
courses." {Meyer.)
21900. Pennisetum flaccidum Griseb.
From near Lanshang, Chihli. China. "(No. 803a, Dec. 3, 1007.) A
low grass, \l to 2 feet high, growing in vast quantities on sandy, level
stretches." (Meyer.)
21901. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. S04a, Nov. 21, 1007.) A strange
bean used as a vegetable." (Meyer.)
21902. Cucurbita pepo L. Pumpkin.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. S05a, Nov., 1007.) A large
pumpkin, used as a vegetable when boiled; also baked in the oven entire
and used then as a delicatesse." {Meyer.)
21903. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 806a, Nov. 21, 1907.) Said to
be a white-meated watermelon of very good taste." {Meyer.)
21904. Citrus sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 897a, Dec. 24. 1007.) A large-
fruited citrus, the fruits of which are sold as room perfumers. The meat
is very bitter and sour and scarcely edible." {Meyer.)
21905. Citrus limonum Risso. Lemon.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 898a, Dec. 24, 1007.) A large,
very juicy lemon, not too sour ; the fruits are almost seedless and have a
very thin rind. Purchased on the street." (Meyer.)
21906. Celosia argentea L. Cockscomb.
From Tsuichiaehuang, Shantung, China. "(No. 900a, Nov.. 1007.) A
variety of cockscomb said to grow in a globular head ; very rare. Sent
to me by Rev. A. C. Moule, of Taian, Shantung." {Meyer.)
21907. Yitis sp.
From Pangshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 153, Nov. 20, 1007.) A Yitis
bearing large, deeply lobed leaves and small clusters of bluish white ber-
ries. Crows in dry, rocky situations. May be of use as a cover plant
for large rockeries or for planting on terraces, where the branches may
hang down so as to create a better effect." ( Meyep.)
21908. Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Dippel. Peach.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 154. Nov. 30, 1007.) A variety
found growing in very dry and exposed places. Of use as a garden shrub
in semiarid regions. Also an excellent stock for apparently all of the
stone fruits." (Meyer.)
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January l to march 31, 1908. 23
21875 to 21932— Continued.
21909. Berberis sp. Barberry.
From Pangshan, Cliilili, China. "(No. 160, Nov. 20, 1907.) Probably
Berberis chinensis. A low-growing barberry of a very spreading habit.
Seems to be able to withstand drought extraordinarily well. Not highly
ornamental, but may be of use for planting on very sterile and dry soils.
The scarlet berries seem to remain a long time upon the shoots, and for
this reason it may be found useful as a winter ornamental bush.*'
{Meyer.)
21910. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 161, Nov. 21. 1907.) A very
rare, delicious persimmon called Siang sJti tse. Of medium size. 2 to .'!
inches in diameter, flat, but not having a circular incision; of orange-red
color: very thin skinned: has generally 3 to G seeds in its fruits: is of
very sweet and fresh taste. Only one tree known to exist, that being
near an old temple. Is not a shipper, but can be kept until February
when handled carefully." (Meyer.)
21911. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Pangshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 160, Nov. 23. 1907.) A round,
hard pear of medium size. Has a high red blush and looks strikingly
like an apple. Chinese name Hoik/ li. meaning red pear. Can be kept
until early summer." (Meyer.)
21912. Pyres chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Pangshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 167, Nov. 23, 1907.) A small
pear of canary-yellow color: egg shaped with a long peduncle: hard
meated, but very sweet and juicy; a good keeper. Chinese name .1//' li,
meaning honey pear." {Meyer.)
21913. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Pangshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 168, Nov. 23, 1907.) A hard,
round, apple-shaped pear of a russet color: of rather coarse texture: a
good keeper and shipper. May be good for cooking purposes. Chinese
name Tang li." {Meyer.)
21914. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 169, Nov. 23. 1907.) A hard
but juicy pear of medium size, barrel shaped, and of a pale straw-yellow
color. A very good keeper and shipper. Chinese name Ma li." (Meyer.)
21915. AIalus sp. Crab apple.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 170, Nov. 23, 1907.) A sweet,
white crab apple of flat shape, like the saucer peach ; a rare variety :
does not keep well. Chinese name 8a Icua" {Meyer.)
21916. AIalus sp. Crab apple.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 171, Nov. 23, 1907.) A sour,
red crab apple of flat shape, like the saucer peach. A rare local variety
and like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 21915) does not keep well.
Chinese name Ly tse." {Meyer.)
21917. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 175, Nov. 23, 1907.) A very
thrifty growing pear, said to be a variety of No. 169 (S. P. I. No. 21914).
Not named, however. All of these pears look more like apples than like
pears so far as habits and general looks are concerned. The bark on
the tree is smooth and on the younger branches even shining so as to
absorb a minimum of heat during the winter and spring. These retard-
ing qualities may be of much value in breeding experiments." {Meyer.)
21918. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Tungling, Chihli, China. "(No. 177, Nov. 29, 1907.) A very
thrifty form of the wild pear, used everywhere in the north as a grafting
stock for the cultivated varieties of pears."' {Meyer.)
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21875to21932 Continued.
21919. Rhododi ndron sp.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 180, Dec. 2, 1907.) Prob-
ably Rhododendron micranthum. A small-leaved, semi-evergreen hush
bearing small clusters <>f yellowish white flowers in early summer, is
always found growing at elevations from 3,000 to 8,000 feet." (Meyer.)
21920. CJLMUS sp. Elm.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 181, Qec. 2, L907.) An
elm growing i«> i»«- .-i tall tree, bearing broad leaves. The trees when
young have corky wings nil along their branches, which makes them look
striking. Seems t<> thrive besl in somewhal moist soil.'" i Meyer.)
21921. Crataegus pinnat \ Bunge. Hawthorn.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 182, I ><•<•. ^, 1907.) A very
hardy hawthorn with glistening white twigs; may he of use as a fence
plant in semiarid regions." {Meyer.)
21922. Malts sp. Crab apple.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 183, Dec. 2, 1007.) The
very hardy, small-fruited crab apple, upon which the Chinese grafl their
improved forms of crab apples. Chinese name San I'm tse." (Meyer.)
21923. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 184, Dee. 2, 1007.) The
fruits of these wild pear trees become edible after the heavy frosts, but
are not particularly fine; the wood, though, is much wanted for the
manufacture of printing hlocks and for comb making. The trees might
he .mown in parks as ornamental, hardy trees. Planted in a clump they
are very effective." (Meyer.)
21924. Prunus tomentosa Thimh. (?). Cherry-
From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 186, Dec. 3, 1007.) The
wild hush cherry. A very hardy shrub of dense, bushy habit. May be
of use in parks and gardens - m semiarid regions. Can be propagated by
budding on Amygdalus davidiana and by division, layering, and sowing.
Chinese name Shan ping fan." (Meyer.)
21925. Hydrangea sp.
From near Tungying. Chihli, China. "(No. 187, Dec. 4, 1007.) A tall,
bushy hydrangea, bearing many umbels of apparently white flowers. A
rare shrub, found (only twice) in rocky locations along a water course."
{Meyer.)
21926. Rhododendron sp.
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 180, Dec. 4, 1007.) A tall,
bushy rhododendron, perfectly deciduous, bearing medium-sized clusters
of lilac flowers in early summer. Of use as a shrub in rockeries. Grows
apparently between 4,000 and 7,000 feet elevation." (Meyer.)
21927. Malus sp. Crab apple.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 105, Dec. 10, 1007.) Chinese name
Get tang. The fruits are as large as good-sized cherries, of dark red
color with a bluish tinge. Of a very fresh, soui taste and make good
preserves. Are grafted upon the wild crab apple. They seem to be able
to withstand drought and extremes in temperature very well." (Meyer.)
21928. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 106, Dec. 10, 1007.) A medium-
sized pear of pale yellow color and of soft, melting meat. Can be kept
quite a while when handled carefully. Is a rare local variety. Chinese
name Pet soo IV (Meyer.)
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21875 to 21932— Continued.
21929. Pyrus chinensis Lincll. Pear.
From Jeliol, Chihli, China. "(No. 197, Dec. 10, 1907.) A remarkable
pear, being flat apple-shaped, of green-yellowish color; hard until spring,
when it becomes melting; has a peculiar sour taste. Makes excellent
preserves for use with game or fowl. Chinese name Ta suan li, meaning
large, sour pear." {Meyer.)
21930. Pyrus sp. Pear.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 198, Dec. 10, 1907.) A medium-
sized pear; hard, but juicy and sweet; dark canary-yellow colored. A
good keeper. A rare local variety. Chinese name Ten li" (Meyer.)
21931. Pyrus sp. Pear.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 199, Dec. 10, 1907.) A small-sized
pear of apple shape ; has soft, melting meat with an agreeable tart flavor ;
of yellow color, with rosy red blush. Not anything extra. Chinese
name Guarr li." (Meyer.)
21932. Ulmus davidiana Planch. Elm.
From near Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 201, Dec. 11, 1907.) An elm
growing to be a medium-sized tree with a round, spread-out head ; when
young has two corky wings along its young branches ; is not a common
tree at all. Grows in very dry and exposed localities. May be of use
as a park and garden tree in the cold- wintered, semiarid regions of the
United States." (Meyer.)
21933. Dioscorea sp. Yam.
From Manila. P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W.
Barrett. Received February 1], 1908.
" It is entirely devoid of the gumminess so prized by the natives in snch
yams as ' Name ' and ' Tugui.' " (Lyon.)
"Raspberry. This is a variety native to the virgin forests of Luzon and is
never seen in cultivation on account of the difficulty of keeping the roots through
the long dry season." (Barrett.)
21934. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp. Catjang.
From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by the Department
of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1908.
Upright. " This pea is the most upright of any of the varieties originally from
India. This same pea was received in 1902, as Agros. No. 1488, from New
South Wales, they having received it from India in 1901." {Nielsen.)
21935. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Puno, Peru, near Lake Titicaca. Presented by Prof. Alberto L.
Gadea, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received December, 1907.
Andean. "(P. L. H. No. 3262.) Grown at an altitude of 12,540 feet, 1907
crop." (Brand.)
21936. Andropogox sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorgo.
From Guymon, Okla. Presented by Mr. A. L. Johnson, through Mr. C. R.
Ball, agronomist. Sorghum Investigations of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received February 7, 1908.
Gooseneck. (?) "Mexican Turfless. I have grown this variety one year in
Texas and one year in Oklahoma ; it came originally from Mexico and was so
named because of its Mexican origin and the fact that it does not turf or clod
the ground as other varieties do. It is very leafy, an abundant stooler, and
reaches a height of 4.5 feet under my conditions."' (Johnson.)
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26 SEEDS AND plants IMPORTED.
21937. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kafir.
From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. R. Conner, at the Chillicothe
Testing Station, season of L907.
Black-Hull. "(Agros. No. L700.) GrowD as a selection since L905 at Chilli-
cothe, Tex., by Mr. A. B. Conner. Original *<>(h\ from Bomen, New South
Wales. Australia, presented by Mr. G. Maurice McK£own, manager, Wagga
Experiment Farm; received June 15, i ( .x».">. Numbered February 11, 1908, for
convenience in keeping records." {Conner,)
21938. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From near Excelsior, Minn. Received through Mr. A. B. Lyman, February
6, 1908.
Grimm. ( Jrop of 1907.
21939 to 21941.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt
Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department oC
Agriculture. Received February 10, 1908.
21939. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat.
Havemann.
21940. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kafir.
Red. (No. 5.)
21941. Axdropogon sorghum ( L. ) Brot. Sorghum.
White dnrra. From the Kabyle Country, Algeria, April, 1907.
21942. Astragalus sinicus L.
From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received February 10, 1908.
Giant.
21943. Cephalostachyum pergracile Munro. Bamboo.
From Northern Circle, U. B., India. Presented by Mr. J. Copeland, Con-
servator of Forests, through the Chief Conservator of Forests, Burma.
Received February 15, 1908.
(See No. 21236 for description.)
21944. Vicia sativa L. Common vetch.
From Pullman, Wash. Grown by Mr. W. M. Evans in 1907. Received
December, 1908.
" The above was grown from seed of C. V. P. No. 0449, which was originally
picked out of rye from Fair Oaks, Cal." (Nielsen.)
21945. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Sextorp, Nebr. Purchased from Mr. Lewis Brott. Received Feb-
ruary 15, 1908.
Dry-Land. "This seed was grown on the high plains of western Nebraska
for about twelve years. This strain is promising on account of its drought and
cold resisting qualities. Crop of 1907. No hay crop is taken off when it is
desired to produce seed." (Brand.)
21946 to 21955.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Received February 11, 1908.
21946. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
" Zwarte kadelee"
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21946 to 21955— Continued.
21947 to 21950. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth bean.
21947. "Katj.'Ieda." 21949. "Katj: Ypit id jo."
21948. "Katj: Ypit." 21950. "Katj: Ypit poetih."
21951 to 21953. Stizolobium capitatum (Roxb.) Kuiitze.
21951. Black-seeded variety. 21953. " Bengoek item."
21952. "Bengoek poetih."
21954. Stizolobium hirsutum (Wight & Am.) Kuntze.
21955. Stizolobium capitatum (Roxb.) Kuntze.
21956. Axaxas SATivrs Schult. f. Pineapple.
From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Hon. W. C. Fox, American minister.
Received December 7, 1907.
Guayaquil. (?) "This plant is undoubtedly the so-called Guayaquil variety,
although its exact habitat is ' El Milagro,' about 30 miles inland from Guaya-
quil. The Guayaquil is undoubtedly the finest pineapple I have ever tasted."
{Fox.)
21957. Phragmites karka (Retz.) Trin.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin-
tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received February 13, 1908.
"A grass very similar to Phragmites com munis, but larger. Watt, Dictionary
of Economic Products of India, vol. (>. p. 216, 1892, states that the stems are
8 to 12 feet high and are used tor making baskets, chairs, hurdles, screens, and
the tubes of ' hukahs.' Roxburgh, Flora of India, vol. 1, p, 348, 1832, states
that the common Durma mats of Bengal are made of the stalks split open.
Watt also says that according to Stewar a fiber is extracted from the upper
part of the stems, and according to Atkinson the fiber of the flower stalks is
manufactured into rope in the Kumaon Bhabar. Useful Plants of Japan, pub-
lished by the Agricultural Society of Japan, 1895, p. 223, states that the grass
is planted in water sides to protect mud from being washed away by waves,
and that its young shoots are edible. Those produced in Udini village, of the
Province of Setsu, are called Udono-yeshi and are very famous for their large
and long stalks.
•'Names in India: Hindu name, Narkul; Bengal name, Nal; Kumaon names.
Karka. Xal, Khaila. Japanese names: Jositake, Joosk or Sinagosa, Josi, Yoshi,
Ashi." (W. F. Wight.)
21958. Panicum maximum Jacq. Guinea grass.
From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Prof. II. Benton, chief,
Department of Agriculture, through M. C. V. Piper. Received February
13, 1908.
21959. Berberis vulgaris japoxica Kegel.
From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Arnold
Arboretum. Received February IT, 1908.
For experiments in the breeding of barberries.
21960. Quercus cornea Lour.
From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. S. T. Dunn, superintendent.
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received February 20, 1908.
(See No. 10633 for description.)
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28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21961. Panic i m plantagineum Link.
From Biloxi, Miss. Grown by Prof. S. M. Tracy, season of 1907. Received
January, 1908.
•• Seed from a single plant growing with No. 19158, Natal grass, at Biloxi,
Miss, a very promising grass for thai locality." (Piper.)
21962. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Mecca, Cal. Presented by Mr. E. Brauckman, through Mr. J. M.
Westgate. Received February 20, 1908.
" Seed from Arabian alfalfa. No. 12992, supposedly crossed with ordinary
alfalfa which was grown alongside of it." (Westgate.)
21963 and 21964.
From Guatemala. Collected by Prof. TV. A. Kellerman, Ohio State Univer-
sity. Columbus, Ohio. Presented through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United
States National Museum, Washington, D. C. Received February 20, 1908.
21963. Dahlia imperialis Roezl.
"(Kellerman's No. 7072; Rose's No. 08/17.) Plants of this species
found growing 18 feet high." {Kellerman.)
21964. Beaucarnea guatemalensis Rose.
"(Kellerman's No. 7029; Rose's No. 08/1G.) Tree G to 12 meters high,
with a thickened bulbous base abruptly tapering into a slender stem 5 to
8 centimeters in diameter ; the swollen base covered with corky bark 6
centimeters thick; upper part of stem smooth, with very thin bark;
leaves numerous, slightly roughened on both surfaces, clustered at
the top as in the common cultivated Beaucarneas, erect (?), broad at
base (40 to 50 millimeters), 10 to 15 millimeters broad above the
base and gradually tapering upward into a long filiform top 60 to 80
centimeters long, the margin entire: the male inflorescence an open pani-
cle, 60 to 90 centimeters long; female inflorescence not seen; fruit 15
millimeters long, strongly three winged; wings thin, 4 to 5 millimeters
broad.
" Collected halfway up the side of the Sierra de las Minas, opposite
El Rancho, Guatemala. April 10, 1905 (Kellerman's No. 4320).
"This species belongs with B. inermis and B. pliabilis, but the fruit
is broader winged than the former and the leaves are broader than in the
latter." (Rose.)
21965. Trichilia emetica Vahl.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agricul-
ture. Received February 24, 1908.
" This is one of our most ornamental evergreen shade trees, yielding an oil
known as ' Maawa.' of which I understand there is some export from Portu-
guese East Africa to Marseille." (Dary.)
21966. Chayota edulis Jacq. Chayote.
From St. Rose, La. Presented by Mr. Henrv McCall. .Received February
24, 1908.
"A large, smooth, light green and very prolific variety raised in Louisiana, but
original source unknown. To be distributed to growers in the South with the
object of encouraging its culture for the market." (Fiseher.)
21967 to 22023.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricul-
tural explorer for this Department, at the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Cal., February 12, 1908.
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 29
2 1 967 to 22023— Continued.
A collection of seeds, as follows:
21967. Cabagana chamlagu Lam. (?).
From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 766a, Sept. 22, 1007.) A
shrub growing to he 6 to 10 feet tall, hearing small pinnate leaves, quite
spiny, said to he loaded with yellow flowers in spring. Chinese name
Kuei tsi ching. Used as a hedge plant, and as such may be utilized in
the more arid regions of the United States, as it stands drought remark-
ably well." < Meyer. )
21968. CtLeditsia hetebophyixa Bunge.
From Lungtung, Shantung. China. "(No. 707a, Sept. 2r>, 1007.) Chinese
name San tsao ko. A very spiny shrub or small tree growing in dry.
rocky localities. .May serve as a hedge plant in the southwestern regions
Of the United States." (Meyer.)
21969. Ajlbizzia sp.
From near Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 70Sa, Sept., 1007.) Chinese
name Pai finny shu. A small ornamental tree, with finely pinnated leaves
and flowers with pale pink stamens. Not very common. When old makes
the same impression as the yellow locust. Rohinia pseudacaeia." (Meyer.)
21970. Pista( ia CHINENSIS linage. Pistache.
From Shantung Province, China. "(No. 769a, Sept. 10, 1007.) Chinese
name Huang lien tsun. A very ornamental, graceful-growing tree which
will be appreciated in the mild-wintered regions of the I nited States.
Grows to a great age. The Chinese express out of the seeds an oil for
burning purposes." (Meyer.)
21971. Counts macrophylla Wall.
From Lungtung. Shantung, China. "(No. 770a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A
medium-sized tree, loaded at time of collecting with soapy, dark green
berries, which art' utilized by the Chinese for cil production, this oil
being burned in lamps." (Meyer.)
21972. Celtis sp. Hackberry.
From Lungtung, Shantung. China. "(No. 771a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A
small-leaved Celtis, growing in rocky situations. Attains only a small
size when growing wild : if planted and cared for, however, seems to
grow much larger." (Meyer.)
21973. Koelreuteria rAXicrLATA Laxm. Varnish tree.
From Lungtung. Shantung. China. "(No. 772a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A
variety of the bladderpod tree with much larger leaves than the ordi-
nary variety. The young dried shoots with foliage left on them are used
by the Chinese as a green dye." (Meyer.)
21974. Vibubnum sp.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 773a. Sept. 25, 1007.) A
rather large leaved Viburnum, bearing black berries in fall. Probably
the same as Nos. 300a and 301a (S. P. I. N'os. 20115 and 20116). Of use
as an ornamental park shrub." (Meyer.)
21975. Viburnum sp.
From near Taichingkong temple. Shantung. China. "(No. 774a, Aug.
10, 1007.) A small-leaved Viburnum, bearing red berries. Apparently a
very rare shrub : only one specimen seen in all the mountains. Of use
as a small shrub in gardens and parks.'" (Meyer.)
21976. Vitex incisa Lam.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 775a, Sept. 25. 1007.) A
sage which may prove to be a good plant for the arid Southwestern
States. It is able to resist alkali remarkably well. The Chinese use
it here and there for basketry manufacture, taking the annual shoots
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30 SEEDS A.ND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21967 to 22023— Continued.
t'<>v this purpose. 1 1 has pretty blue flowers and is diligently visited
by all kinds of bees, and as such mighl be grown in gardens as a semi-
ornamental shrub and as a honey plant. When left alone, grows 20 feet
tall." (Meyer.)
21977. Pteroceltis tatabinowii Maxim.
From Tuyung, Shantung, China. "(No. 77<5a. Sept. 2.",, 1007.) A large
tree having a scaly whitish hark and small leaves." [Meyer.)
21978. Rhamnus sp.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 777a. Sept. 2.". 1007.) A
shrubby Rhamnus with very small leaves, bearing black Perries in fall.
Branches, quite spiny. Of use as a hedu r e plant in rocky situations."
(Meyer.)
21979. Vitis sp. Grape.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 770a, Sept. 18, 1007.) Chinese
name. Ya pu tao. Bought on the market in Boshan; has small black
berries, rather sour; grows wild here and there in the mountains. A
good wine can be made from the berries, but a good wine from a Chinese
point of view. Can be utilized as a stock in rather arid regions."
( Meyer. )
21980. Vitis sp. Grape.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 780a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A
rare wild grape bearing small clusters of black berries, which are quite
sweet. Leaves deeply incised.*' ( Meyer.)
21981. Vitis sp. Grape.
From Lungtung, Shangtung, China. "(No. 781a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A
wild grape, probably Vitis labrusca. A vigorous grower, overgrowing
here and there whole trees and shrubs." (Meyer.)
21982. Pyrus betueaefolia Bunge.
From near Mongtehou, Chihli (?), China. "(No. 782a, Oct. 2, 1007.)
A wild pear. Chinese name Tu li or Do li. Bears fruits not larger than
irreen peas. Is used all over the country as a stock on which to graft
pears: the Chinese claim it can be slipped very easily. Stands alkali
remarkably well, and grows sometimes on pure sand. May be of value to
the United States in the alkaline districts as a stock. Is also rather a
nice shade tree, growing to a large size and flowering most profusely."
(Meyer, i
21983. Pyrus chixensis Lindl. Pear.
From P>oshan, Shantung. China. "(No. 783a, Sept, 20, 1907.) Chinese
name. Tang li. A wild pear bearing small, brown-colored fruits of an
insipid taste. Has beautiful, large, glossy leaves. Probably has given
blood to some of the Chinese varieties of pears." (Meyer.)
21984. Cydonia sp.
From Taichingkong temple, near Tsingtau, Shantung, China. "(No.
784a, Aug. 12, 1007.) Chinese name, Hsau kua. A large quincelike tree
with a smooth hark: bears hard, round, yellow fruits, smelling like
quinces, yet not like them. Is far from being common." (Meyer.)
21985. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 785a, Sept. 22, 1007.) Seeds
from some very large pears. May prove to be new types." (Meyer.)
21986. Crataegus sp. Hawthorn.
From Boshan. Shantung, China. "(No. 786a, Sept. 20. 1007.) Chinese
name San li huang. A yellow-fruited hawthorn, growing sparsely in the
mountains and sold here on the market." < Meyer.)
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21967 to 22023— Continued.
21987. Crataegus pinnatifida Bimge. Hawthorn.
From Chingchowfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 787a, Aug. 22, 1007.)
Chinese name Stawi li hong. A small-fruited form of the Chinese haw-
thorn, much more sour than the larger varieties ; is used by Chinese and
foreigners as a preserve ; is also a good substitute for cranberries and
has the advantage that everybody can grow it in his own garden."
{Meyer.)
21988. AiiYGDALUS peksica L. Peach.
From eastern China. "I No. 788a, June-Sept., 1007.) Peach stones col-
lected in different parts of eastern China. Some good types may appear
among them." {Meyer.)
21989. Amygdalus pebsica L. Peach.
From Feitcheng, Shantung, China. "(No. 780a. Sept. 1, 1007.) Some
stones of the most famous peach of northern China, called the Fei tao.
The fruits grow as heavy as 1 pound apiece and are pale yellowish
colored, with a Blight blush; meat white, except near the stone, where
it is slightly red: taste excellent, sweet, aromatic, and juicy. Is a cling-
stone. Has extraordinary keeping and shipping qualities. The branches
need propping up on account of the weight of the fruits. Prefers well-
drained, light, deep loam of a decomposed rocky origin." (Meyer.)
21990. Amygdalus pebsica L. Peach.
From Kianchau, Shantung, China. "(No. 700a, Aug. 13, 1007.) A
flat, juicy, white peach of fine taste. Chinese name Pad pien tao."
{Meyer.)
21991. Amygdalus pebsica L. Peach.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, china. "(No. 701a, June 27, 1007.) A
flat, red-ineated peach, not very sweet in taste. Chinese name Hung pien
tao." (Meyer.)
21992. Amyi.dalus PEBSICA L. Peach.
From near Chiningchou, Shantung. China. "(No. 702a, Sept. G, 1007.)
A flat, pale-fleshed peach, juicy but somewhat insipid. Grows in rather
sterile localities." {Meyer.)
21993. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Shantung Province, China. "(No. 703a, Aug.-Sept., 1007.)
Seeds collected at different points. Perhaps good varieties will appear
among them." (Meyer.)
21994. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Chingchowfu, Shantung, China. "(704a, Aug. 22, 1007.) A
fine, flat variety of jujube. Quite rare. Chinese name Twen ku In ts-ao."
(Meyer.)
21995. Zizyphus lotus (L. ) Lam.
From near Boshan, Shantung. China. "(No. 705a, Sept. 10, 1007.) A
wild form of the ' jujube,' used for stock for the large-fruited varieties.
Grows in the driest and most sterile locations. A very bad weed. Chinese
name Suan tsao." (Meyer.) •
21996. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 706a. Sept. 22, 1007.) A
flat, brown-colored variety of the jujube. Very sweet. Chinese name
Tun ku yu tsao." (Meyer.)
21997. Pinus bungeana Zucc. Pine.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 707a, May 11, 1007.) Chinese
name Kuotse. Sold on the streets as delicacies. Said to come from
northern Shansi." (Meyer.)
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32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21967 to 22023— Continued.
21998. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth bean.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. T08a, Sept. 18, 1907.) Chinese
name Pai pien tau. Arc mostly eaten fresh; also are sliced like haricot
beans and boiled. They will probably grow in the semiarid regions of the
Southwestern Slates where the ordinary string beans fail. Mostly seen
along the fields grown upon trellises." i Meyer.)
21999. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 799a, Sept. 18, 1907.) A rare
variety of soy I team sparsely grown near Boshan. Chinese name Ta he
tau. i'sed by the higher classes as a vegetable in soups." {Meyer.)
22000. Fhaseolus radiatus L. Mung- bean.
From near Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. SOOa, Oct. 4, 1907.) Small
yellow beans. Chinese name Huang Ui tou. A very rare variety, used
for making bean vermicelli and for sprouting purposes." (Meyer.)
22001. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Tchangtchou, Chihli, China. "(No. 801a, Oct. 2, 1907.) A
rather short growing variety of alfalfa. Said to resist alkali and drought
very well. Chinese name Mu su." (Meyer.)
22002. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. S02a, May 6, 1907.) A hard,
wet-land rice. Chinese name Ying ta mi. Grows in irrigated fields and
is considered the very best rice of Shansi. Might be grown in the irri-
gated valleys of the Rocky Mountain States." (Meyer.)
22003. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. S03a, May 11, 1907.) Chinese
name Hong mei. The best red wheat to be had on the market. Thrives
very well on alkaline lands. Is mostly grown as a winter wheat, though
also in a limited degree as a summer crop. Stands irrigation well."
( Meyer. )
22004. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. S04a. May 11, 1907.) Chinese
name Pai mei. The best white wheat for sale in Taiyuanfu. Grows
well on strongly alkaline soils. Mostly grown as a winter wheat, though
also as a summer crop. Is often irrigated when on high, dry land."
( Meyer. )
22005. Avena nuda inermis (Kornicke) Asch. & Graeb.
From Taiying, Shansi, China. "(No. 805a, Apr. IS, 1907.) Mountain
oats. Chinese name Shi yu mei. Grows on sterile mountain sides and
at high elevations. When ground up the meal is manufactured into ver-
micelli, cakes, bread, and patties. Furnishes the ordinary food for the
mountain people." (Meyer.)
22006. Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn.
From Lingchin, Shansi, China. "(No. 806a, Apr. 17, 1907.) Mountain
buckwheat. A strange kind of buckwheat used as a summer crop on
high, sterile lands. The grains are ground up and vermicelli and flat
cakes are made from the flour. Chinese name Chou mei." (Meyer.)
22007. Pisum arvense L. Field pea.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. S07a, May 11, 1907.) Gray-
ish pea. Chinese name Wau ton. The peas are boiled in soups and used
as a vegetable when sprouted; the young tops, too, are picked and serve
as greens. Is able to thrive on strongly alkaline soils. May do well in
the northern Rocky Mountain States." (Meyer.)
137
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 33
21967 to 22023— Continued.
22008. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 808a, May 11, 1907.) Dwarf
red bean. Chinese name Hung tou. Grows on rather alkaline soils: used
green as haricot beans and also boiled, when dry, in soups. In warm
localities can be grown twice during the season. May do well in the
northern Rocky Mountain States." (Meyer.)
22009. Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Dippel.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 809a, Oct. 5 and 7, 1907.) Chi-
nese name Shan tao shu. Sent under Nos. 728a and 9a (S. P. I. Nos.
21227 and 18262) on former occasions. Very resistant to droughts and
alkaline matter. The Chinese use this tree as grafting stock for their
flowering peaches and prunes; also as a stock for small bush cherries
(Ying tao) : even apricots are grafted on it. To be used as a stock for
peaches, almonds, prunes, plums, etc." (Meyer.)
22010. Axdropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorghum.
From Chingshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 810a, Aug. 12, 1907.) Chi-
nese name Chi tse ya tse. A very rare dwarf variety of sorghum, not
growing higher than 3 feet and making dense heads. Grows on shallow,
sterile soils and matures much earlier than the taller growing varieties.
May do well in the semiarid regions of the western United States."
(Meyer.)
22011. Axdropogon sorghum ( L. ) Brot. Sorghum.
From near Chufoo, Shantung, China. "(No. 811a, Sept. 7, 1907.) A
red-stemmed variety used in the manufacture of mattings, of which
pretty specimens may be seen once in a while." {Meyer.)
22012. Andbopogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorghum.
From near Chungdiin, Shantung, China. "(No. 812a, Sept. 29, 1907.)
A very tall growing, loose-headed variety of sorghum. The thrashed-out
heads are utilized in broom manufacture. Stands alkali well." (Meyer.)
22013. Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.
From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 813a, Aug. 26, 1907.) Seeds
of a dye plant. Chinese name* Tsi tsse. Used in giving the bean jelly
and bean vermicelli a clear yellow color. Probably a southern plant."
(Meyer.)
22014. Iris ensata Thunb.
From Taiying, Shansi, China. "(No. 814a, Apr. 18, 1907.) A very low-
growing Iris ; can stand lots of cold, drought, and trampling over.
Grows at high altitudes, 3,000 to 5,000 feet. Perhaps fit as a rockery
plant." (Meyer.)
22015. Iris ensata Thunb.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 815a, Apr. 25, 1907.) Prob-
ably the same as No. 814a ( S. P. I. No. 22014), but growing at an eleva-
tion of 8,000 feet above sea level." (Meyer.)
22016. Lycium chinense Mill. Matrimony vine.
From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 816a, Sept. 28, 1907.) A
matrimony vine growing in rocky hedges. Bather large, vivid red berries.
May be of use as an ornamental porch vine." (Meyer.)
22017. Solanum sp.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 817a, Sept. 19, 1907.) A
rather ornamental Solanum bearing blue flowers, followed by scarlet ber-
ries. May be of use as a semiornamental vine." (Meyer.)
22018. Asparagus sp.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 818a, Sept. 11), 1907.) A wild,
rather ornamental asparagus." (Meyer.)
58392— Bui. 137—08 3
34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
21967 to 22023— Continued. ]
22019. Hemerocallis sp.
From Lauslian, Shantung, China. "(No. 819a, Aug. r>, 1907.) The
flower buds of I his fine, yellow, night-flowering lily are eaten by the
Chinese, steamed like a vegetable, though very insipid." {Meyer.)
22020. Capnoides sp.
From Taishan, Shantung, China. "(No. 820a, Sept. 10, 11)07.) A
yellow-flowering Capnoides growing at elevations from 3,000 to 5,000 feet.
Quite ornamental when seen in its native haunts between rocks. May be
of use as a rockery plant." {Meyer.)
22021. Sesamum okientale L. Sesame.
From near Laoliang, Shantung. China. "(No. 821a, Sept. 30, 1007.)
Seeds from a large-growing variety of this useful oil plant. Could be
grown in the semiarid regions of the southwestern United States as a tine
oil producer." {Meyer.)
22022. Akachis hypogjea L. Peanut.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 824a, Oct. 22, 1907.) A small
variety of peanut, said by the Chinese to contain much more oil than
the larger ones. Is used all through the land as an appetizer, after hav-
ing been steamed with salt water and then kept in weak brine. Quite
nice to eat in that way." {Meyer.)
22023. Solanum melongena L. Eggplant.
From Peking, Chihli, China. " (No. S25a, Nov. 5, 1907.) Golden egg-
plant. Chinese nana 1 Chin clia. Is often grown as an ornamental pot
plant by the Chinese, bearing fruits just about the size of a small egg,
which when young are white colored, later on turning into a golden
yellow. If not known will be appreciated as a novelty." {Meyer.)
22024. Widdringtonia whytei Rendle.
From Mlanji, Nyassaland, British Central Africa. Presented by Mr. Henry
Brown, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received February 24, 1908.
" Seed taken from cedar trees 100 feet high and 14 feet in circumference.
The tree is a fast grower and makes a handsome avenue tree. It grows at ele-
vations varying from 2,000 to 8,000 feet. The wood is scented and very oily,
burning like a candle when dry. It is used here for furniture making, etc."
{Brown.)
22025. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth bean.
From Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia. Grown during the season
of 1907 under C. V. P. No. 0107. Received in autumn of 1907.
"Original seed presented by J. M. Thorburn & Co., Xew York.
•" An early variety, which matured before all others at Arlington Farm.
Promising for growing with corn for hay or silage." {Piper.)
22026. Panictjm maximum Jacq. Guinea grass.
From Saharunpur, Northwest Province, British India. Presented by Mr.
A. C. Hartless, superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received
February 25, 1908.
22027. Tkiticum sp. Wheat.
From lama, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion
Experimental. Received February 25, 1908.
"Cardial. Seed of a large-kerneled wheat grown in the mountain districts
of Peru." ( Sedgwick. )
"This is either a Polish wheat or one of the large-kerneled durums, a ques-
tion which could be determined on seeing it growing in the field. It is some-
thing that would be very interesting for some of our work in the interinountain
districts; also for use in dry-land cereal work." {Cfirleton.)
137
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 35
22029. Asparagus africanus Lam.
From Pretoria, Transvaal. South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri-
culture. Received February 18, 1908.
For the use of asparagus breeders.
22031 and 22032. Stizolobium capitatum (Roxb.) Kuntze.
From Australia.. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director. Botanic Car-
dens, Sydney, New South Wales, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received
February 21, 1908.
22031. Black Mauritius bean. From Sydney. New South Wales.
22032. Black Mauritius bean. From Kamerunga, Cairns, Queensland.
22033. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Licorice.
From Patras, Greece. Presented by Hon. F. B. Wood, British consul. Re-
ceived February 25, P. mis.
"Licorice roots from the plants which grow wild in this country." (Wood.)
22034. Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigel. Beach pea.
From Woods Hole. Mass. Procured by Mr. A. J. Pieters, Hollister, Cal..
in October, 1903, and presented to the Department December 27, 1007.
22035. Trifolium suaveolens Willd. Fragrant clover.
From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Mr. Ernst Penary. Received
February 29, 1908.
•"An annual clover sparingly used as an ornamental, but which may prove
to be useful when used after the manner of crimson clover. It is perfectly
hardy as far north as Washington.'* i Piper.)
22036 to 22049. Pisum arvense L. Canada field pea.
From Brandon. Manitoba, Canada. Presented by Mr. James Murray,
experimental farm, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received February 28, 1008.
22036.
Agnes.
22037.
Archer.
22038.
Arthur.
22039.
Chancellor.
22040.
Daniel O'Rourkc.
22041.
Gregory.
22043.
Nelson.
22044.
Paragon.
22045.
Picton.
22046.
Prince.
22047.
Prince Albert.
22048.
Victoria.
22049.
Wisconsin Blue.
22042. Mackay.
22050. Vigna i xGuicuLATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Grown at Amarillo, Tex., by Mr. A. H. Leidigh, Grain Investigation Ex-
periment Farm, season of 1007.
Turney's Black-Eye. " Original seed procured from Mr. Turney, Channing,
Tex., through Mr. Leidigh. spring of 1005." [Conner.)
22051 to 22055. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Grown at Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1007.
22051. Speckled Crowder.
"(S. Fab. No. 51136.) Original seed procured from Mr. J. B. Bremie,
Tazewell, S. C, through the Seed Laboratory, spring of 1007." (Nielsen.)
137
36 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPOBTED.
22051 to 22055— Continued.
22052. Black i' mini, r.
"is. Lab. No. 52460.) Original seed procured from Mr. Simeon Fippin,
R. P. I >. So. I. Cookville, Teun., through the Seed Laboratory, spring oi
1907." i Vielsen.)
22053. Near Michigan Favorite.
"is. Lab. No. 51580.) Original seed procured fr Mr. T. M. Marshall,
R. I'. D. No. 1. Walnul Cove, N. C, through the Seed Laboratory, season
of L907." i \ ielsi n, >
22054. Volunteer.
"Original seed grown by Mr. J. P. Hogan, Robinsonville, Miss. Pre-
sented to the Department by Mr. Joseph Vanlx. Nashville, Tenn., who
procured the seed April l<i, 1907.
"Tins pea has beeu grown near the month of the Arkansas River in
Arkansas and across the Mississippi River in Mississippi for at leasl
forty years, having volunteered from year to year in all that time, it
is apparently very prolific." {Nielsen.)
22055. Volunteering Iron.
"Originally planted on Arlington Experimental Farm for seed in 1904,
and has volunteered from year to year, this seed being saved in the fall
of j'.MtT. This is the only cowpea which has been known to volunteer at
Arlington Farm, and may prove of value on that account." (Nielsen.)
22058 and 22059. Hordeum spp. Barley.
From Madison. Wis. Presented by Prof. R. A. Moore, Agricultural Experi-
ment Station. Received March 2, 1908.
22058. HORDEUM DISTICIIOX ERECTUM ScllUbl.
/'limits. Grown from No. li)TT ( .>.
22059. IIORDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS SchUbl.
Prinsess. Grown from No. 19780.
22060. Zea mays L. Corn.
From the Esperanza district. Puebla, Mexico. Secured by Prof. H. Pittier,
of the Bionomic Investigations, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
February, 1908.
Drought-Resisting. "A variety cultivated on the high plateau between
Mexico city and Orizaba, in a very dry climate, with little rain and subject to
strongly marked extremes of temperature. An excellent type, producing me-
dium-sized ears with very small coos. Should be well adapted for the semi-
aiid districts of the Southwest." (Pittier.)
22061 to 22075.
From Ililo. Hawaii. Presented by Mr. L. C. Lyman, principal, Hilo Board
ing School, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 4, 1908.
The following rhizomes:
22061 to 22065. Mrs a spp.
22061. Eleele.
22062. Manaiula or Malaiula.
22063. Bolaoola or Kusai.
22066 to 22075. Colocasia spp.
22066. fin Kin hum u.
22067. Makaua,
137
Banana.
22064.
Iholena.
22065.
Aeae or Striped.
Taro.
22068.
Ohe.
22069.
(In ul n jut 1 Hi.
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 37
22061 to 22075— Continued.
22066 to 22075— Continued.
22070. Pikokea. 22073. Ulauld uahi apele.
22071. Man a melemele or 22074. Ahakea.
Man a ulu.
22072. Wehewa.
22076. Tooxa ciliata Eoem.
22075. Papa pueo.
From Ventiniiglia, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berger, La Mortola.
Received February 11, 1008.
"A large, nearly evergreen tree of rapid growth, similar in habit to Ailanthus
glandulosa. A good tree for avenues in California, etc." (Berger.)
22077 to 22079. Pisum aryensi: L. Field pea.
Grown at Pullman, Wash., season of 1007.
22077.
(C. V. I*. No. 0396.) Received as Pisum thebaicum from" Madrid
Botanic Gardens.
22078.
(C. V. P. No. 0451.) Received as Pisum abyssinicum from Royal
Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland.
22079. Peluschka.
(C. V. P. No. 0450.) From Germany.
22081. Chrysanthemum sp.
From Yokohama. Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Gom-
pany. Received March 3. 1908.
" Seed specially gathered by Tanehan, the famous chrysanthemum show
gardener at Dangozaka, Tokyo. The seed is sown about the spring equinoxes
(Mar. 19) here. About 10 per cent is said to germinate." (8. Hda.)
22082. Macadamia ternifolia F. Muell.
From Sydney, New South Wales. Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden,
director of the Botanic Gardens. Received at the Plant Introduction
Garden, Chico, Gal., April 10, 1007.
(P. I. G. No. 5330. For description see S. P. I. No. 18382.)
22083 to 22297. Xicotiana spp. Tobacco.
From Portici, Italy. Presented by Dr. O. Gomes. Royal School of Agricul-
ture. Received February, 190S.
22083 to 22100. a Nicotiana rustica L.
22083. Var. texana subcordata.
22084. Var. Brasilia chloraxtha.
22085. Var. Brasilia oblongifolia (Hungary).
22086. Var. htjmilis bottjndifolia.
22087. Var. rotuxdifolia.
22088. Var. jamaicensis rotuxdifolia.
a The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet enti-
tled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume
La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente.
This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was
taken from the label on the seed.
137
38 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
22083 to 22297— Continued.
22083 to 22100 -Continued.
22089. V;ll\ BRASILIA BOTUNDIFOLIA.
22090. \';u\ SCABRA OVATIFOLIA.
22091. Var. HUMILIS OVATIFOLIA.
22092. Var. BRASILIA oblongifolia.
Brazile selvaggis.
22093. Var. jamaicensis o\ vtifolia.
22094. Var. oblongifolia.
22095. Var. asiatica botundifolia,
22096. Var. asiatica ovatifolia.
22097. Var. texana ovatifolia (Calcutta).
22098. Var. TEXANA OVATIFOLIA SENEGALENSIS.
22099. Var. btjmilis oblongifolia.
22100. Var. BRASILIA OBLONGIFOLIA.
22101. NlCOTIANA A LATA Link »S: Otto.
22102. NlCOTIANA BIGELOVI1 ANGUSTIFOLIA.
22103. NlCOTIANA GLUTINOSA L.
22104. NlCOTIANA NOCTIFLORA ALBIFLORA.
22105. NlCOTIANA QUADRIVALVIS Plirsll.
22106. Nicotiana silvestris Speg. & Coines.
22107 to 22297. Nicotiana tabacum L.
22107. Var. CALYCIFLOBA.
22108. Var. frtjticosa brasilensis macrophylla.
Nepal.
22109. " Var. fruticosa angustifolia.
22110. Var. fruticosa brasilensis havanensis.
Oarabooo.
22111. Var. fruticosa brasilensis havanensis macrophylla.
Persician.
22112. Var. fruticosa brasilensis havanensis macrophylla.
Pra vista.
22113. Var. fruticosa brasilensis lancifolia havanensis ma-
crophylla.
Karchiaku.
22114. Var. fruticosa brasilensis lancifolia havanensis ma-
crophylla.
AdaJcuvilatta.
22115. Var. fruticosa brasilensis lancifolia.
China.
22116 to 22123. Var. lancifolia brasilensis havanensis.
22116. Toolde.
a The nomenclature is that of Professor Conies as given in his pamphlet enti-
tled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume
La It. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente.
This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was
taken from the label on the seed.
137
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 39
22083 to 22297— Continued.
22107 to 22297— Continued.
22116 to 22123— Continued.
22117. White Burley.
22118. Kuchivilatti.
22119. Kent uck i/.
22120. Gattaro.
22121. Brasile beneventano.
22122. (l Little Orinoco.
22123. " Street Orinoco.
22124 to 22129. Var. brasilensis havanensis.
22124. a Arumakappal.
22125. a Habana.
22126.
Bali id.
22127.
a Hani n a (Plata).
22128.
San Paolo < Brazil).
22129.
Isere.
22130 to 22150. Var. bbasilensis havanensis macbophylla.
22130.
Maryland.
22131.
" A rand to riccia.
22132.
a Avanetto.
22133.
a Czetnek i Muscatell).
22134.
Goundi.
22135.
" Persia a.
22136.
" 1 1 a n gary.
22137.
BenirSehafom.
22138.
Granville.
22139.
Brazilian.
22140.
" Campetana (Carpane).
22141.
Conception.
22142.
Florida.
22143.
Uganda.
22144.
Bona cabot.
22145.
Adrianopolis,
22146.
a Lamia.
22147.
Capo Bona speranza.
22148.
Chebli.
22149.
Szeged in.
22150.
" Avanone.
22151. Var.
BBASILENSIS FRUTICOSA HAVANENSIS MACBOPHYLLA.
Latakia.
22152. Var.
BBASILENSIS HAVANENSIS VIBGINICA.
° The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en-
titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La
R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This
name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken
from the label on the seed.
137
40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22083 to 22297 Continued.
22107 to 22297 Continued.
22153 to 22158. Var. VIBGINICA BAVANENSIS BRASILENSIS.
22153. Hester.
22154. " Virginia Bright.
22155. Lacks.
22156. Big Orinoco.
22157. Prior.
22158. White Orinoco.
22159. Var. vibginica bbasilensis havanensis lancifolia.
Famous.
22160. Var. virginica bbasilensis havanensis macbophylla.
II)) CO.
22161 to 22166. Var. havanensis macbophylla.
22161. II a num.
22162. Kadoe (Java).
22163. Bezoeki (Java).
22164. Loemadjang.
22165. Pekalongan (Java).
22166. Honduras.
22167. a Var. havanensis angtjstifolia bbasilensis macro-
phylla.
Shiraz (Persia).
22168 to 22173. Var. macbophylla havanensis.
22168. Kawala.
22169. Cureo aromatico.
22170. Ayasolulc.
22171. X ant hi Yaka.
22172. Varinas.
22173. Venezuelan.
22174. Var. macrophylla havanensis bbasilensis.
Almyros.
22175. Var. macrophylla havanensis bbasilensis.
Karditza.
22176. Var. macrophylla purpurea.
22177. Saloniki. 22183. a Tcncdic taka.
22178. Xcdcr Bctiurc. 22184. a Secco grande
22179. Mirodatos. cicatrice.
ooiorv t\ • i m t 22185. Chilcna grande
22180. Domalcu Chodi- ,, rf , (T >
, a j t a {L aia-
a1CV " guay).
22181. Portorico. 22186 Do ^ o(Drama ).
22182. SchaufcUabaJc.
"The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en-
titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La
R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This
name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken
from the label on the seed.
137
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908.
41
22083 to 22297— Continued.
22107 to 22297— Continued.
22187.
Herceg o r i ii a
Trebinje.
22188.
He-et-Vilainc.
22189.
Pas tie Calais. .
22190.
a Fried rick.
22191.
° Paraguay.
22192.
a Sumatra.
22193.
Rcmcdios.
22194.
Partidos.
22195.
a Over Betuwe.
22196.
Verpelet.
22197.
Neder Veluwe.
22198.
Spitzblattrige.
22199.
Spaza.
22200.
Sofades.
22201.
Chile na piccolo
ii'Itd (Para-
guay).
22202.
8 // in a t r a Deli
(Java).
22203.
Cannella Villa-
Rica (Para-
guay)'.
22204.
Baffra.
22205.
Salento.
22206.
Ezeloor.
22207.
Argos.
22208.
Ma as en Vaal.
22209.
Sardegna riga-
dio.
22210.
Tennessee Red.
22211.
Singapur.
22212.
Ecuador.
22213.
a Sarg. di Fer-
sala.
22214.
Cannella d'lta.
22215.
Samsun.
22216.
Samsun.
22217.
a Manilla gcle.
22218.
° Over Veluwe.
22219.
Buhlerthaler.
22220.
Yedarit.
22221.
Arhij turkish.
22222.
Valikappal.
22223.
Katarumona.
22224.
Friedrichsthaler.
22225.
Herce g o v i n a
L) ub u ski.
22226.
Appelterre.
22227.
Grammont.
22228.
Tuckahoe.
22229.
Dragon.
22230.
Haute Saone.
22231.
H e rce g o v i n a
Stolach.
22232.
a Manilla groena.
22233.
Pumphala.
22234.
Brandley.
22235.
Granville Yellow.
22236.
Comstock.
22237.
Choice Ha ran a.
22238.
Taoac du Lot.
22239.
Taoac du Nord.
22240.
Big Orinoco.
22241.
Cuban Seed Leaf.
22242.
Yalarit.
22243.
Moro di Cori.
22244.
Evans.
22245.
Gooek.
22246.
Bonanza.
22247.
Xorthei rner.
22248.
Gold Finder.
22249.
Safran.
22250.
Blue Prior.
22251.
Pumpelly.
22252.
Tilly.
22253.
M i s s o u r i Seed
Leaf.
22254.
Connecticut Seed
Leaf.
22255.
Rliodus.
22256.
General Grant.
a The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en-
titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La
R. Scuola Super iore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This
name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken
from the label on the seed.
3 37
42
SEEDS \XI> PLANTS IMPoPTKP.
22083 to 22297 Continued.
22107 to 22297— Continued.
22257.
Om Sucker.
22258.
Premium.
22259.
Kedirie < .lava ).
22260.
Deli Sumatra
< s. Paolo, Bra-
zil).
22261.
Bullion.
22262.
Missouri.
22263.
Cuba.
22264.
Doniaku.
22265.
Sizulok.
22266.
re a a syl vania
Seal Leaf.
22267.
Sterling.
22268.
II a r a na Seed
Leaf.
22269.
Lambeth.
22270.
Foglia grande di
V ilia- R i c a
(Paraguay).
22271.
Virginia Dienze.
22272.
Elsasser.
22273.
Nepal.
22274.
a Monikappal.
22275.
China (China).
22276.
a 8 ec c o n o <1 o
corto.
22277. Monnaikappal.
22278. Yixlta Abajo.
22279. Hoonan.
22280. Pichai di Villa-
Rica < Para-
guay).
22281. Florida Seal
Leaf.
22282. Deli.
22283. Flanagan.
22284. Oak Hill Yellow.
22285. Conqueror,
22286. Best Prior.
22287. Havana (Cuba).
22288. Oourg.
22289. Clardy.
22290. Big flu ran a.
22291. Yd loir Mon-
mouth.
22292. Xanthi Kawala.
22293. Secco Sardegna.
22294. Karnukappal.
22295. Climax.
22296. Tabac del Lede.
22297. Lot-et-Garonne.
22298. (axavali sp.
From Jaal, Luzon, P. I. Presented by Dr. H. M. Smith, Deputy Commis-
sioner of Fisheries, Department of Commerce and Labor, Washington,
D. C. Received March 3, IP'
"A variety of bean which grows in hot, dry, sandy soil in various parts of
Luzon, the vines attaining a length of 20 feet and having an abundance of
large, succulent leaves." (Smith.)
22299 to 22301. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
From Monmouth. 111. Presented by Mr. Samuel II. Weed, through Mr. C.
V. Piper. Received February. 1908.
22299. Dark red hulled.
22300. Red hulled.
22301. Yellow hulled.
"A sweet or saccharine broom corn or broom sugar cane produced by hybridi-
zation and selection for seven years." ( Weed.)
a The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet
entitled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume
La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente.
This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was
taken from the label on the seed.
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, IOCS. 48
22302. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
From S 7 enice, Italv. Presented by Consorti Sullam. Received March 11,
1908.
•'Seeds of Spanish rice." (Sullam.)
22303 to 22305. Hordeum spp. Barley.
From Svalof, Sweden. Purchased from the Allmanna Svenska Utsadesak-
tiebolaget. Received March 12, 1908.
22303. Hordeum distichon erectum Schubl.
Primus.
22304. HOBDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl.
Prinsess.
22305. Hordeum distichon erectum Schubl.
Sr tin lulls.
22306. Avkxa sativa L. Oat.
From Svalof, Sweden. Presented by the Allmanna Svenska Utsjidesak-
tiebolaget Received March 12, 1908.
Victory. " This is the variety wind) of all our new races has given the highest
yield." (Allmanna Svenska Utsddesktiebolaget.)
22308 to 22312.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received March 11. PHIS.
22308. Zea mays L. Corn.
"A peculiar kind of corn. There are several colors but they are said
to be all the same variety. The corn is much more glutinous than other
varieties so. far as I know and may he found t<» he of seme use, perhaps
as porridge." < Farnham. i
22309. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
•• Seeds of a glutinous rice which we use for breakfast porridge and
the like. I am told they sow it two weeks earlier than other rice, which
would necessitate planting it about March 8. The Chinese hang this
seed (paddy) in a bag in water — say in a tub — exposed to the son and
air till it sprouts, and then sow it thick in the mud of a small pond, the
mud having been fertilized with ashes and carefully prepared before
the water is turned on. Here, a little more than covered with water, it
is allowed to grow until from 4 to 6 inches tall. It is then taken up in
small clusters and set out in the rice fields, the mud having been pre-
pared and covered with water the same way. I suppose the Americans
have as good or better methods." (Farnham.)
22310. Phaseolus axgularis (Willd.) W.F.Wight. Adzuki bean.
Red.
22311. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Black. '•Similar to Nuttall but larger." (Neilsen.)
22312. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Yellow.
22313 to 22315. Zea mays L. Corn.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Received February 11, 1908.
22313. "Madaera."
22314. "Menado."
22315. " Favaansch."
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44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22316. Operculina tuberosa (L.) Meissn.
From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. Ernsl A. Bessey, pathologist in
charge of Subtropical Laboratory and Garden, March l 1. 1908.
"Grown from S. P. l. No. L7835. This is a large ornamental vine belonging
to the morning glory family. It is a vigorous grower, producing plants some-
times ."'." I" 50 feel long. The sinus arc woody and often in two years reach a
thickness of one's arm. The flowers are large, yellow in color, and borne with
great profuseness, making the plant very ornamental at the flowering period,
li Is grown to a limited extent around Miami and, if not already introduced
there, may find favor in parts of California and other places where frost does
doI occur. This ^'>'(\ was obtained from a vine at the Subtropical Laboratory
and Garden.*' i B< ss* //.)
22317 to 22322. Glycine iiispida (Moench) Maxim.
Soy bean.
From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Eaage & Schmidt. Received
.March L6, L908.
22317. Probably Butterball.
22318. "Giant Yellow." Probably Amherst.
22319. Brown.
22320. Samarow. Like No. 17260.
22321. Probably Cloud.
22322. - Early Black from Podolia." Probably Buckshot.
22323 and 22324.
From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Received from Lieut. Col. G. C.
French. I. A., political agent in Zhob. through Prof. E. P. Stebbing, im-
perial forest zoologist to the Government of India, Calcutta, India, March
11, 1908.
22323. Pistacia khinjuk Stocks. Pistache.
22324. Olea feebuginea Royle. Olive.
"Tree 30 to 50 feet high. The wood is hard and is highly prized for
turning and for agricultural implements. It takes a high polish. An
oil is extracted from the fruit." (Brandts, For. 11. Ind., p. :>07.)
22325 to 22332. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Durra.
From Khartoum, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Mr. R. Hewison, agricul-
tural inspector, agricultural and lands department, Sudan government,
through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received March L6, L908.
•• Representative durras, or .-it least not kafirs; some may prove not to belong
to the durra group as we understand it." (C. R. Ball.)
Seed of the following, with the localities in which they are commonly found.
Varietal description, by Mr. C. R. Ball.
22325. Kassabi. Singa and Wad Medani, Blue Nile.
Probably identical with the " durra beda" of Egypt.
22326. Eegari. Singa and Wad Medani, Blue Nile.
22327. Mugud. Wad el Fahl, Flue Nile.
22328. Feterita. All over the durra area in the Sudan.
Seed is like No. 10517.
22329. Fiki Mist<il,i. Singa. Flue Nile.
22330. Wad Akar. Karkog, Blue Nile.
22331. Nab el Tor. Blue Nile.
22332. Homeizi Asfar. Singa. Blue Nile.
Seed is like Agros. No. 14."r (> Hamaisee, from the Sudan.
137
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 45
22333 to 22337. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Grown at Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1907. Received
March 19, 1908.
22333. Baud.
"This variety was mixed with Brownie when received from Pingyang,
Korea. This mixture was given S. P. I. No. 6414. The two varieties
were grown together under these numbers. 9417, 17256, and Agros. No.
1542, respectively. The two varieties were separated in the 1907 seed
from Arlington Farm, and Baird given the above new number, Brownie
remaining as No. 17256." (Nielsen.)
22334. Flat black.
" Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign, 111. The original source of the seed is not known. It is quite
similar in growth to Nuttall, but the seed is not the same shape, being
flatter and larger." (Nielsen.)
22335. Yellow.
" Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign. 111., where it was grown as Illinois Medium Yellow. It is
very similar to Hollybrook, and perhaps is the same, but appears dif-
ferent on account of having been grown farther north.'" (Nielsen.)
22336. axel ph.
" Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station.
Champaign, 111. Original seed was procured from the Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, Wooster, Ohio." (Nielsen.)
22337. Gael ph.
" Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station,
Champaign, 111. Original seed was procured from the Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, Fayetteville, Ark." (Nielsen.)
22338. Capsicum annuttm L. Pepper.
From Houston, Tex. Presented by Mr. J. Milton Howe, 204 Commercial
National Bank Building. Received March 12, 1908.
" Jalapa. This pepper has a medium-sized, heavy-fleshed pod and is prin-
cipally used for pickling. In its pickled condition it is very much prized by
both Mexicans and visiting Americans. At present, I am importing them di-
rect (from Mexico) for my own use and the use of my immediate friends. They
take so well that I feel confident that there is an opening for their introduction
into this country.
•• The pickling process is apparently a brine followed by packing in vinegar
(Howe.)
»>
22341. Pueraria thunbergiaxa ( Sieb. & Zucc.) Benth. Kudzu.
From New York, N. Y. Purchased from J. M. Thorburn & Co. Received
March 20, 1908.
" Kudzu is a large-leaved, very rapid growing, woody, leguminous vine, native
to Japan. It succeeds well in every part of the United States where it has
been tried, and where the summers are warm grows with great luxuriance. It
is a most excellent vine for arbors or to produce a tropical effect by growing
over low trees. In Japan a valuable fiber is made out of the stems, and from
the large roots a fine quality of starch is extracted.
"Kudzu also furnishes abundant and nutritious forage, and should be
largely experimented with for this purpose. In Japan it is grown on rough,
rocky land or steep hillsides that can not be cultivated. In tins country it
should also be tested on lands too poor to be cultivated with profit. Kudzu
being a legume will add nitrogen to the soil in addition to producing forage,
and if at any future time it should be desirable to clear the land the starch
crop of the roots will probably yield more than the cost. Kudzu may be used
137
46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22341— Continued.
either for pasturage or as green feed, though bay can be made of it. It will
probably be besl used as pasture and i1 is desirable to have two such pastures
to be browsed n Iternately.
•• Directions for planting: The seed should be started in a seed bed and the
plants transplanted after they arc well rooted. They should be planted 10 to
•_>n feel apart. The first season they will produce stems <; to 12 feet long and
by il ad of the second season should entirely cover the ground." (Piper.)
(See also S. P. I. Xo. 9227.)
22342 to 22348.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. .Meyer, ag-
ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
February 4. 1908.
A collection of seeds, as follows;
22342. Fagaba ailantiioides (S. & Z.) Engl.
From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 778a, Sept. 1!>. 1907.) A few
seeds of this ornamental tree, which is worth planting more extensively.
Very handsome when in flower or when loaded with its scarlet cap-
sules."* ( Meyer.)
22343. Amygdaltts persica L. Peach.
From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. S27a, July 3, 1007.) Bought
at Ningpo for trial to see if new types appear among them." (Meyer.)
22344. Amygdalvs armexi.ua (I,.) Dum. Apricot.
From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 828a, July a, 1007.) A very
large apricot, bought in Ningpo, said to come from Shantung." {Meyer.)
22345. Prunus sp. Cherry.
From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 820a. May 20, 1007.) A very small
fruited cherry, ohtainable for a couple of weeks on the market in Peking.
Edible, but almost too small for us whites; may be an ornamental shrub.
Chinese name Yue ye mei tdo, this name, however, may not he right."
(Meyer.)
22346. Rhus sp.
From mountains near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 830a, May 27,1907.)
A shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree; grows among the rocks
and on dry places. Fit to cover dry mountain sides in the southwestern
regions of the United States so as to prevent the washing down of the
soil.** ( Meyer, i
22347. Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Fibosch.
From Mingkien, Shansi. China. "(No. 831a, May 15, 1007.) A scrophu-
lariaceous plaid growing on old walls and on dry hanks. Has rather
large buff-purplish flowers. May he improved upon and become a garden
plant for the arid regions of the United States."* (Meyer.)
22348. Centatjrea sp.
Prom mountains near Peking, Chihli, China. "( No. 832a, May 27, 1907. )
A very large flowered Centaurea of blue-purplish color. Perhaps fit as an
ornamental plant in dry regions." (Meyer.)
22349. Phragmites vulgaris longivalvis (Steud.) W. F.Wight.
(Phragmites longivauvis Steud.)
From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received March IP. 190S.
"Phragmites vulgaris longivalvis (Steud.) differs from the common form.
Phragmites communis Trim, /'. vulgaris Lam., Arundo phragmites P.. Phrag-
mites phragmiti 's Karst., in having the lower glume elongated, the panicle thus
137
JAM ai;y 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 47
22349— Continued.
appearing to have broader spikelets and resembling Arundo donax. From the
herbarium specimens this form appears to be more robust than Phragmites vul-
garis as it occurs in Japan, the stem being as thick as one's little finger. Fran-
chet and Savatier place this as a variety of P. vulgaris, with the remark that it
is scarcely worthy of this recognition. The species is cosmopolitan and some-
what variable, and I think this form is scarcely more than a variety. It is to
be noted, however, that the Japanese name for this is Yoshu-take, to distinguish
it from Yoshi, the other form of P. vulgaris." (A. 8. Hitchcock, i
22350 to 22378.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank X. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, March 20, 1908.
The following cuttings and seeds:
22350. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 208,
Jan. 17, 1908.) A large, Hat. seedless persimmon. Apparently a variety
of the one sent under Nos. lot and lor, iS. P. I. Xos. 16912 and 16921).
As the trees were growing in a very well sbeltered valley this large-
fruiting quality may be due to the location. Chinese name Ta slii tse."
(Meyer.)
22351. Amygdalus persica L. Peach.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 211,
Jan. 17. 190S.) Said to be a large peach of reddish color. Chinese name
Ta tau." i l/r//< r.)
22352. Amygdalus persica L. Peach.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 212,
Jan. 17, 1908.) Said to be medium sized, very Hat, and of reddish color.
Chinese name Pien tan." (Meyer.)
22353. Aescultjs chinensis Bunge.
From Tanchetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 213,
Jan. 19, 1908.) The Chinese horse-chestnut, a beautiful new shade tree,
quite rare here in China. Scions formerly sent under No. 81 (S. P. I.
No. 17736). As the tree is more closely related to the Pavias than to the
Aesculus it will probably thrive better when grafted upon stock of the
first group. Chinese name So lo shu." (Meyer.)
22354. Aesculus chinensis Bunge.
From Tanchetse Temple, west of Peking. Chihli, China. "(No. 216,
Jan. 21, 1908.) The same as No. 213 (S. P. I. No. 22353) but from a dif-
ferent location. The same remarks apply to it. The largest specimens
occur in the Tanchetse Temple, southwest of Peking, where the trunk of
the biggest one measures 12^ feet in circumference.*' ( Meyer.)
22355. Populus alba tomentosa (Carr.) Wesmael.
From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 217.
Jan. 21, 1908.) The large-leaved Chinese poplar as sent before under
several numbers. These trees grow remarkably straight and tall. The
Chinese prune the lower branches off, until there is often a clear trunk
of 40 feet before the first branch is reached. May prove to be a very
good street tree. Chinese name Pal yang shu." (Meyer.)
22356. Syringa sp.
From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 218,
Jan. 21, 1908.) Blue lilac. A very floriferous variety of lilac, with small
leaves; very drought resisting. Chinese name Lang ting hsien shu"
(Meyer.)
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48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22350 to 22378 Continued.
22357. Sybinga sp.
Prom Changnantse Temple, wesl of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 2l ( >.
Jan. 21, L908.) A white-flowering variety of Mine, said to be very fine.
Also, like the preceding (S. P. 1. No. 22356), very drought resistant.
Chinese name Pai ting hsien shu." (Meyer.)
22358. A.MYGDALUS PEBSICA L. Peach.
From Poliping, wesl of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 221, Jan. 22,
1908.) A rather large peach of whitish color and said to be very fine;
realizes high prices in Peking and is far from being easily obtained. The
trees grow slowly and do not attain large dimensions, 7 to 8 feet seems
to be the maximum height; they seem to suffer much from scales. Chi-
nese aame Mi tau, meaning honey peach. They grow on terraces in the
mountains at 1,000 feel and more altitude." (Meyer.)
22359. Amygdalus pebsica K Peach.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 222, Jan. 22, 190S. )
A peach said to he very large, of red meat, and not so sweet as the preced-
ing uumber < S. P. I. No. 22358), growing in the same localities and appar-
ently very little attacked by scales. A thrifty grower, though not becom-
ing tall. Chinese name Hong tau, meaning red peach." (Meyer.)
22360. Amygdalus persica L. Peach.
From Poliping. west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 223. Jan. 23,
1908.) A peach said to he almost like No. 221 (S. P. I. No. 22358), but
of more thrifty growth and bearing much longer leaves, called as such
Ta )<<â– tau, meaning long-leaved peach. Growing under the same condi-
tions as No. 221 (S. P. I. No. 22358) and very little attacked by scales.
The soil in these mountains is reddish decomposed granite and does not
seem to he very fertile." (Meyer.)
22361. Prunus sp. Cherry.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 228, Jan. 22,
1908.) A tall-growing bush cherry, 10 to 15 feet high, bearing small cher-
ries. Seems to he able to stand trying climatic conditions, such as
drought and summer heat. Chinese name Ying taur." (Meyer.)
22362. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 229, Jan. 22,
1 '.ins. i a large, flat, seedless persimmon, apparently the same as No.
104 (S. P. I. Nd. 16912). Chinese name Ta shi /.vc." (Meyer.)
22363. Populus balsamifera suaveolexs ( Fisch. ) Wesin. Poplar.
From Sidling, Chihli, China. "(No. 230, Jan. 25, 1908.) A remarkable
variety of the small-leaved Chinese poplar; looks like the Lombardy
poplar, but makes a more pleasing impression. Loves a sandy, moisture-
retaining soil. Chinese name Tchau tien pai yang shu, which is prob-
ably an erroneous name, as put yang means the Populus tomentosa."
I Meyer.)
22364. Ulmus maceocarpa Hance. ( ?) Elm.
From Shiling, Chihli, China. "(No. 231. Jan. 25, 1908.) A shrubby
elm. often having irregular, corky winu r s along its branches. Crows en
very dry and rocky mountain slopes, growing from a couple of feet up
to 20 or 30 feet high. Chinese name Shan yu shu. Seems to be very
variable in its habitus." (Meyer.)
22365. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 232, Jan.
30. 1908.) A large, very flat persimmon of orange-red color: grows in
great orchards in the mountain valleys. These fruits are flatter in shape
and also sweeter in taste, than No s. 104 ami 105 ( S. P. I. Nos. 16912 and
16921), but they seem to love a warmer, more sheltered location. They
form a very large item in the providing of a livelihood for thousands of
137
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 49
22350 to 22378— Continued.
people. The total amount of money received from around Taidjatsoa
village for persimmons last fall amounted to $10,000 (Mexican). Chinese
name Ta mo pan shi tze." (Meyer.)
22366. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 233, Jan.
30, 190S.) A small, flat, seedless persimmon of orange-red color. While
the very large variety ranges from 3 to 5 inches in diameter, this one
varies between 2 and 3 inches ; for this reason not much planted. Chinese
imme Shan mo pan shi tze. Like the large ones they also have the incision
all around." < Meyer. )
22367. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 234, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small-fruited, seedless persimmon, not quite flat, which
bears, besides the circular incision, two incisions across, which vary
greatly in different fruits. The tree grows to a very much larger size
than the ordinary Mat-fruited ones. Apparently the same as sent under
No. 97 (S. P. I. No. 16910). Chinese name locally for this variety is
Lien lata shi tze, meaning lotus flower persimmon." (Meyer.)
22368. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 235, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small-fruited, yellow persimmon with seeds. A slow grower ;
has whitish bark; is rare. Chinese name Xeu sien shi tic" (Meyer.)
22369. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 236, Jan.
30, 1908.) A small-fruited, oblong, scarlet-red persimmon with seeds.
Chinese name Whoe shi tie s7m." (Meyer.)
22370. Diospyros kaki L. f. Wild persimmon.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu. Chihli, China. "(No. 237, Jan.
30. 190S.) A yellow-fruited variety of this tree upon which, in north-
eastern China.' the Chinese graft all their improved varieties. The
ordinary variety always has black fruits. Chinese name Huang yuang
ts-ao." (Meyer.)
22371. Malus sylvestris Mill. Apple.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 238, Jan.
30, 1908.) A white apple. The trees grow spreading and are long lived.
Probably the same as No. 227 (S. P. I. No. 22440). but there is much
variation among these Chinese apples. Chinese name Pai piny knar
( Meyer. )
22372. Malus sylvestris Mill. Apple.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 239, Jan.
30, 1908.) A medium-sized red apple of sweet taste. The trees grow
very spreading and are long lived. Chinese name Hong teny kuu."
(Meyer.)
22373. Amygdalus persica L. Peach.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu. Chihli, China. "(No. 243, Jan.
30, 1908.) Said to be a white peach with a red tip and having juicy meat.
Chinese name Pai tan hong tchor." (Meyer.)
22374. Thuya orientalis L.
From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 251, Feb. 6, 1908.) A wonderful
branch variation of the ordinary Thuya orientalis. The Chinese call
this variation Fong Huang su, meaning the rising phoenix tree." (Meyer.)
22375. Ulmus paryifolia Jacq. Elm.
From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 252. Feb. 6, 1908.) A tall, spread-
ing elm, with many small branches bearing small leaves and flowering
in fall. In the winter the bark peels off in curiously formed pieces. I
58392— Bull. 137—08 £
50
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22350 to 22378— Continued.
have seen only two specimens in China during all my wanderings and
these two grow in the grounds of the Temple of Heaven at Peking, from
where these scions arc taken.*' i Meyer.)
22376. Gleditsia sinensis Lam.
From Lungtsuantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No.
901a, Jan. IT. L908.) A Gleditsia bearing heavy, fleshy pods, which arc
utilized by the Chinese as a substitute for soap; they slice them up and
pour boiling water over them and use them to wash fine clothes and also
their hair. The pods contain a very biting substance which makes one
sneeze when it enters the nostrils, and when it gets in the eyes it is even
quite painful; They burn well in the lire: test them for their chemical
properties. The tree itself is medium sized and makes a nice, round
head: well tit to he used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens;
it is a slow grower. There is great variation among the trees so far as
size and shape of pods are concerned. They are apparently in a state of
mutation. ( 'hinese name Tsau jo slut. Seeds sent formerly from differ-
ent locations under Nos. 100a and 174a i S. P. I. Nos. 17889 and 18579).
•' Immerse the seeds for half a minute in boiling water to insure a
uniform germination, as otherwise they may remain dormant for a year
or even longer." (Meyer.)
22377. Gleditsia sp.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli. China. "(No. 902a, Jan.
.'JO, 1908.) A tall, slender-stemmed locust, bearing small pods which are
of no use to the people. It seems to be a very rare tree. Chinese name
//>.') Ji tchoi. Give the seeds the same treatment as the preceding num-
ber (S. P. I. No. 22376). " (Meyer.)
22378. JUGLANS MANDSHUBICA Maxim.
Walnut.
From Tchitaitse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 910a,
Jan. 16, 1908. ) A peculiar kind of a wild walnut, growing here and there
in the mountains." (Meyer.)
22379 to 22383.
From Canton. Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. J. M. Swan, Cooks
Hospital. Received March 20, li»0s.
22379 to 22381. Glycine iiispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22379. Yellow. 22381. Green mixed with
22380. Black.
yellow and a
few brown.
Cowpea.
Adzuki bean.
22382. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.
Brown-Eye.
22383. Phaseolus angulabis (Willd.) YV. F. Wight.
Red.
22384 to 22390.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by I >r. M. Treub, director. Botanic
Gardens. Received March 20, 1908.
22384. Xki'iiki.iim lappaceum L.
22385.
22386.
22387.
22388.
22389.
22390.
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Lansitjm domestictjm Jack.
Gabcinia i ds< a Pierre.
Gabcinia lotjbeibi Pierre.
GAB* IMA MANGOSTANA L.
Gabcinia sizyghfolia Pierre.
Gabcinia tinctobia DC. (Xantqochymtjs tinctorius 1 >c. I
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 51
22391. Vigna cjngtltctjlata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W.
Barrett. Received March 23, 1908.
Probably Iron. " Seed procured from the New Guinea-Venezuela variety.
Early, prolific, and vigorous. Harvested ripe pods 48 days from planting."
( Lyon.)
22392. Ahgyeeia nervosa (Burm.) Boj.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W.
Barrett. Received March 23, 1908.
"Original seed received from Mr. O. W. Barrett, under the name li><>m<>rn sp.,
from Brazil.
• - A perennial growing to a length of 40 to 50 or more meters. Flowers a
reddish violet color." {Lyon.)
22393. Sesban gijandiflora (L.) Poir.
From Rockhampton, Queensland. Australia. Presented by Mr. J. II.
Maiden, director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, New Sonth Wales.
Received March 16, 1908.
(For description see S. P. I. Nos. 3786 and 5209.)
22394 to 22404. Raphanus satiyfs L. Radish.
From Yokohama. Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com-
pany. Received March 16, 1908.
The following seeds with Japanese varietal names:
22394.
Kameido
22395.
Hosane.
22396.
0-maru.
22397.
Nerima.
22398.
Ninengo.
22400.
Seigoin.
22401.
Natsu-daikon or Sum-
ma- radish.
22402.
Owari-Miyajiu.
22403.
Kairyo-Miyajiu.
22404.
ToJci-maki.
22399. Sakurajima.
22405. SOLANTTM sp.
From Ni<e. France. Presented by Dr. A. Robert sou-Proschowsky, through
Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March <>. 1908.
"A very ornamental Solanum, a small tree covered with thousands of red
fruits (possibly from Peru)." (Proschowsky.)
22406 to 22410.
From Hongkong. China. Presented by Mr. S. T. Dunn, Botanical and
Forestry Department. Received March 26, 1908.
22406. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
Y'ellow.
22407. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
Black. •
22408. Yigxa uxguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Brown-Eye.
22409. Phaseolus radiates L. Mung- bean.
22410. Phaseolus angulabis (Willd.) AY. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
Red.
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52 SEEDS AM> J" I. A NTS [MPORTED.
22411 to 22415. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
From Naples, Italy. Purchased from Dammann & Co. Received March 25,
1908.
22411. Samarow.
22412. Black. " Similar to Cloud." (Nielsen.)
22413. Brown.
22414. yellow. " Similar to Acme." {Nielsen.)
22415. Gianl yellow.
22416 to 22418. Medicago spp.
From Berlin, Germany. Purchased from A. Metz & Co. Received March
24, 1908.
22416. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
Piedmont.
22417. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
Provence.
22418. Medicago sativa varia (Mart.) Frb. Alfalfa.
Sand lucern.
22419. Perilla frutescens (L.) Eritton.
From Ichang, Hupeh, China. Secured by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department.
Received March 21, 1008.
'•( No. 7 , .>: , », Jan. 23, 1908.) Herb. 3 to 4 feet, cultivated in the mountains in
the immediate neighborhood of Ichang, at altitude from 1,000 to 3.500 feet.
From the seeds is expressed a sweet, culinary oil, much esteemed by the
Chinese locally. The colloquial name is Tzu nni." (Wilson.)
22420. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Millet.
From Mitchell. S. Dak. Purchased from the Dakota Improved Seed Com-
pany. Received March 23, 1008.
Kursk. " To be used in classification and varietal tests." ( Vinall.)
22428. Glycine soja Sieb. & Zucc.
Grown at Arlington Farm. Virginia, season of 1007, under C. V. P. No. 0474.
Received March. 1908.
•' Original seed presented by the Botanic Gardens. Tokyo, Japan. A near
relative to the soy bean, but a spreading or decumbent plant, abundantly pro-
vided with large root nodules. Has considerable promise as a cover or green
manure crop." I Piper.)
22429. Ruscus aciileattjs L. Butcher's broom.
From Vomcro. Naples. Italy. Presented by Dr. C. Sprenger. Received
March 28, 1968.
"An erect (liliaceous) shrub, with minute, bractlike lea\es and branches
(phyllodia) simulating leathery, persistent, leaflike bodies. The fruits are red
berries, one-half inch in diameter: the Mowers are small." (Bailey.)
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22430. Chrysophyllum maglismontana Sond. Stem-vrugte.
From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostologist
and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received March
27, 1908.
"A handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. Requires a warm, temperate
climate, but will stand light frost." (Davy.)
22431. Kyllinga brevifolia Rottb. Sedge.
Grown in the Department greenhouse, Washington, D. C, under C. V. P.
No. 0569, season 1907-S : numbered, for convenience In distributing,
March 28, 1908.
"Original sod received from Mr. A. G. Sullivan, Birmingham, Ala., Novem-
ber 5, 1907. It is a fine-leaved sedge of a very rich green color and a decided
stoloniferous habit. It is claimed to be quite aggressive in the lawn of Mr.
Sullivan and to take kindly to repeated mowings. To be developed as a lawn
plant for the South." (YinaU.)
22432 to 22459.
From Peking, Ckihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, ag-
ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March
16, 1908.
A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows:
22432. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Teking, Chihli, China. "(No. 209,
Jan. 17, 1908.) A large variety of the so-called Peking pear: round like
an apple, of very pale yellow color, and of melting flesh. Can be intro-
duced into the Western World as it is. Formerly sent under No. 100
(S. P. I. No. 16916). Chinese name Ta pai li." (Meyer.)
22433. Prunus sp. Plum.
From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 210,
Jan. 17, 1908.) A large, red plum, said to be early and very .wod.
Chinese name Ta hong li tse." (Meyer.)
22434. Malus sp. Crab apple.
From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 214,
Jan. 21, 1908.) A fine flowering crab apple, of shrubby form, bearing
masses of rose-colored flowers followed by edible scarlet crab apples.
Chinese name Hai tang Icua." (Meyer.)
22435. Malus sp. Crab apple.
From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 215,
Jan. 21, 1908.) A variety of the preceding, No. 214 (S. P. I. No. 22434) :
said to be larger, with flowers of white color, followed by very small
fruits." (Meyer.)
22436. (Undetermined.)
From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 220,
Jan. 21, 1908.) Tree cuttings, probably a Rhus, but as no leaves could
be found it may prove to be something different: the wood is very hard
and brittle. The tree is said to be the only specimen around Peking, as
a priest assured us." (Meyer.)
22437. Amygdaltjs abmeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 224. Jan. 22,
1908.) A large apricot, said to be white with a red tip. Chinese name
Hai tschai ta pai sing." (Meyer.)
22438. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. •■(No. 225, Jan. 22.
1908.) A very good pear, nonmelting, but very juicy. The Chinese con-
sider this one "of their best pears. A good keeper. Color light yellow, of
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54 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
22432 to 22459 Continued.
regular pear shape with ;i long peduncle. There are several distinct
varieties of this pear and ye1 all :nv called Yar li. One form scut in
inn;, under No. L19 (S. P. [. No. L6924)." I Meyer,)
22439. I'vki s chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 226, Jan. 22,
L908.) A hard-meated round pear of yellow color with :> red check, looks
like an apple;-an extraordinary keeper, even when treated roughly. May
be of use as a eooking pear. Chinese name Hong hsau li." < Meyer.)
22440. Malus SYLVESTRis Mill. Apple.
From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 227. Jan. 22,
1908.) A small white apple, called Pai ping kus, used in sweetmeats and
preserves." i \i< y r.)
22441. Pbtjnus sp. Flum.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 240, Jan. 30,
liuis. i a large yellow plum, very bushy but growing very vigorously.
Said to be good. Chinese name Huang li tse." (Meyer.)
22442. Pybtjs chinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 241, Jan. 30,
1908.) a large variety of the so-called Yar li. Sent also under Nos. 119
and 225 (S. P. I. Nos'. 16924 and 22438). Chinese name of this variety
Ta yar li." (Meyer.)
22443. Praxis i sinensis Lindl. Pear.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 242, Jan. 30,
1908.) A round apple-shaped pear of red color, hard meated but sweet;
a good shipper; fit perhaps as a cooking- pear. Chinese name Hong ho li."
( Meyer. )
22444. Amygdaltjs aemeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 244, Jan. 30,
1908.) An apricot which is said to he half red and half yellow. Chinese
name Hai tang hong sing." (Meyer.)
22445. Amygbaltjs aemeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 245, Jan. 30,
1908.) A large yellow apricot with edible sweet kernel. Chinese name
Ta huang sing." < Mi yer.)
22446. Amygdaltjs aemeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu. Chihli, China. "(No. 246, Jan. 30,
1908.) A small red apricot of sweet taste and with edible sweet kernel.
Chinese name Shau hong sing." (Meyer.)
22447. Populus balsamifeba suaveolens (Fisch.) Wesm. Poplar.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 247, Jan. 30,
1908.) An extraordinary slender form of Populus suaveolens. A beauti-
ful tree when planted in a row along a water course with the western
sky as background. Chinese name Pun )/<itio shu. For other remarks
see Xo. 230 (S. P. I. No. 22363)." (Meyer.)
22448. Moris alda L. Mulberry.
From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 248, Jan. 30,
1908.) A wild form of the mulberry growing into medium-sized, well-
formed trees. Apparently a distinct form. Chinese name Sang shu."
• Meyer.)
22449. PiOSA sp. Rose.
From Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 249, Jan. 30, 1908.) Said to be
a beautiful, yellow rambler rose, flowering with an abundance of flowers.
Obtained from the garden of the American Presbyterian Mission in
Pautingfu. who procured it from a Chinese nurseryman." (Meyer.)
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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, â– 1908. 55
22432 to 22459— Continued..
22450. Sales sp. Willow.
From near Pautingfu, Cliibli, China. "(No. 250, Jan. 30, 1908.) The
ordinary willow which grows excellently everywhere on the dry lands in
North China. Needs no water supply beyond a scanty summer rainfall."
(Meyer. |
22451. Morus ali;a L. Mulberry.
From Peking. Chihli, China. "(No. 253, Feb. 10, 1908.) A tall-growing
mulberry, bearing entire, oblong leaves. Grows here and there in Peking
in gardens and is a good shade tree." (Meyer.)
22452. Rosa xaxtiiixa Lindl. Rose.
From Peking. Chihli, China. "(No. 254. Feb. 10. 1908.) A semidouble'
yellow rose of very thrifty growth. Nonfragrant, but extraordinarily
floriferous. Blooms but once a year. See Nos. 07 and 68 (S. P. I. No.
17469) for other remarks." (Meyer.)
22453. Rosa rttgosa Thunb. Rose.
From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 255, Feb. 10, 1908.) A double so-
called Japanese rose, although it is a native of North China. This vari-
ety grows only 2 to 4 feet high and 1 tears large magenta-colored flowers
of very sweet odor. The petals of these roses are very much esteemed
by the Chinese for flavoring their tea, perfuming their rooms, and to use
in toilet waters. They are grown in large quantities for these pur-
poses." (Meyer.)
22454. Celtis sp. Hackberry.
From Hsiling, Chihli, China. "(No. 904a, Jan. 25, 190S.) A small-
leaved Celtis, growing into a small-sized ornamental tree. Can stand
lots of drought. The galls of this tree are, like those of the following
number (S. P. I. No. 22455), eaten by the Chinese after the insect has
been taken out. They are said to taste like cucumbers." (Meyer.)
22455. Celtis sp. Hackberry.
From near Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 905a,
Jan. 31, 1908.) A tall Celtis, of use as a shade tree. Called in Chinese
Shan huang lewa shu, which means wild cucumber tree, on account of
the peculiar galls which infest this tree, which are eaten and taste like
wild cucumbers, so they say." (Meyer.)
22456. Pinus btjngeana Zucc. Pine.
From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 906a,
Jan. 21, 1908.) The most glorious of all pines. See notes to Nos. 137a
and 139a (S. P. I. No. 17912). Chinese name Pai huorr sung shu."
( Meyer. )
22457. Xaxthoceras soebifolia Bunge.
From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No.
907a, Jan. 23, 1908.) This beautiful flowering shrub, which sometimes
grows into a small tree, is often found in the temple courts and is well
worth planting. Seeds formerly sent under No. 11a ( S. P. I. No. 18264).
Chinese name Mu kua Juki." (Meyer.)
22458. Cercis chixexsis Bunge.
From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No.
908a, Jan. 23, 1908.) The Chinese red-bud. a very ornamental bush when
in flower: blooms before the leaves are out. Leaves large, glossy green,
and more or less heart shaped. Crows to be 10 to 12 feet high and
stands droughts very well. Chinese name '/':< ching." I Meyer.)
22459. Brassica oleracea L. Cabbage.
From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu. Chihli. China. "(No. 909a, Jan.
30, 1908.) A very solid, oblong cabbage with the leaves overlapping
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56 SE] DS \M» PLANTS [MPORTED.
22432 to 22459 -Continued.
each other, ;i rare thing with Chinese cabbage. Very much esteemed
locally. Needs a rich, well-irrigated soil. Sow in .June, transplanl in
early September. 2 feel aparl In each direction, lake up after the first
frosl and store in cool, frostproof pit." (Meyer.)
22460 and 22461. Cupressus spp. Cedar.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
March 27, 1908.
22460. Cupressus bentham] knightiana (Perry) .Mast.
22461. Cupressus benthami lindleyi (Klotzscb.) Mast.
22463 and 22464. Stizolobium spp.
From Saharunpur, Northwesl Province, British India. Presented by Mr.
A. ( '. Hartless, superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received
.March 30, 1908.
22463. Stizolobium niveum I lioxb.) Kuntze.
(For description see No. 19181.)
22464. Stizolobium capitatum (Koxb.) Kuntze.
22465. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Guaranda, Ecuador. Presented by Father Luis Sodiro, through Mr.
c. J. Brand. Received March, 1908.
Morada or Guaranda. "This alfalfa is extensively grown in the Province
of Bolivar at altitudes of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. Methods of cultivation, etc., are
described in Bulletin No. 118, Bureau of Plant Industry."* {Brand:)
22466. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Pima. Peru. Presented by Prof. George Vandergben, director of the
Escuela Nacional de Agricultura, through Mr. C. J. Brand. Received
March. 1908.
MOnsefu. "This alfalfa is quite commonly cultivated in Peru; yields more
cuttings and is more hairy, woody, and hollow stemmed than ordinary or
Chilean alfalfa. - ' I Brand.)
22467. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Oberschiipf in Baden, Germany. Secured from* Mr. Ludwig Keller,
landwirth, through Mr. C. J. Brand. Received March, 1908.
Alt Deutsche Frankische. "(V. L. H. No. 3321.) This alfalfa has been
grown for some yens in south Germany on soils rich in shells and Jurassic
lime. It is grown especially in the vineyard regions, where a specialty is made
of seed production. For this purpose fields having a southern exposure are
given preference. When grown between the rows of grapes it gives its highest
yields. Practically nothing is known of injury from dodder where this strain
is grown, which has led to a belief among some growers in Baden that it is
in limine to dodder. This, however, is not the case. Sections where this Old
German Frarikonian lucern is grown are little adapted, on account of climatic
conditions, to seed production, and it is said that this strain is the only one
which has given satisfactory results. The seed is generally sown broadcast
under barley. After the first year many growers throw the lucern into rows
by hoeing. This enables the lower heads on the plants to mature their seed,
and also tends to give a more uniformly ripe product.
"The first cutting is made when the lucern is about half grown (60 centi-
meters high), in order that the second crop may have time to mature its seed
by September. Hulling machinery is uncommon in south Germany, so that
pods are thrashed from the straw and then stored in the granary until winter.
This method permits a certain amount of after-ripening and also in a measure
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22467— Continued.
protects the seed from rodents. Thrashing and screening are done in winter,
when the seed is finally made ready for market and sold. Lncern seed grown
in this way can not, of course, be sold at the same price as ordinary French,
Italian, and Provence seed.
"Alt Deutsche Frankische lncern is said to be hardier than the ordinary
kinds and, on this account, to give greater yields. Fields of it are also said to
endure longer than other kinds. While Provence lasts from six to eight years,
Old German Frankonian gives good yields from ten to fifteen years. My cor-
respondent states that the average yield is about 200 pounds per 120 square
yards (2 zentner pro ar). The grower from whom this seed was secured lias
a field 25 years old whose stand is so good that it is still profitable. He states
that when the Provence alfalfa becomes yellow and loses its lower leaves,
which occurs both from drought aud excessive moisture, Frankonian remains
fresh and grows up again immediately after harvesting." (Brand.)
22468 to 22486. Corylus avellaxa L. Filbert.
From Nevada City, Cal. Purchased from Mrs. Felix Gillet, Barren Hill
Nurseries. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
March 18, 1908.
The following plants, with descriptions by Mrs. Gillet :
22468. Du Chilly Cobnut.
Large and long, fine.
22469. Col. Filbert.
22470. Brunswick.
22471. Bysance,
A good grafting stock.
22472. D' Alger.
22473. Geante des Halles.
22474. Xoce Lunghe. (Istria, 1901, Dept.)
Finest of all.
22475. Nottingham.
22476. Aveline Grosse Ronde. (Belgium, 1898, Dept.)
22477. Emperor. (Belgium, 1S98, Dept.)
22478. Kentish Cob.
Long, large.
22479. Belgium. 1898, Dept.
22480. Montebello. (Sicily, 1905, Dept.)
22481. White Aveline.
Thin shell, white pellicle.
22482. Red Aveline.
Thin shell, red pellicle.
22483. Purple-Leafed Aveline.
Very ornamental.
22484. Grosse Blanche of England.
Similar to Barcelona.
22485. Daviana.
Medium large, very pretty.
22486. Barcelona.
Large, round.
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58 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPOETED.
22487. Bambos arundinacea Retz. Bamboo.
Prom Saint Symphorieu, Belgium. Presented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de
Lehaie. Received March 30, 1908.
(For description see \<>. 21317.)
22488. Cicer aimi.iimm L. Chick-per..
From Mexico City, Mexico. Purchased from Prof. Felix Foex, National
School of Agriculture. Received April 1. 1908.
(For description see Nos. 10974 and 11634.)
22489 to 22492.
From Guelph, Ontario. Canada. Presented by Prof. C. A. Zavitz, Agricul-
tural College, through Mr. X. II. Vinall. Received April 1. 1 ( .m»s.
22489. Chaetochloa itai.ica (L.) Scribn. Millet.
California,
22490. Panicum miliaceum L. Proso millet.
Red French.
22491. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Millet.
Holy Terror Gold Mine.
22492. Panicum miliaceum L. Proso millet.
Japanese Panicle.
••The above are to be used in classification work and varietal tests."
(Vinall.)
22496 and 22497.
From Lahore, Punjab. British India. Presented by Mr. \Y. R. Mustoe,
superintendent, Government Historical Gardens. Received March 16,
1908.
22496. Beatjmontia gkandiflora (Roxb.) Wall.
"A climbing, woody vino. Leaves opposite, short petioled, oblong, 6 to 8
inches long, 2 to ."i inches wide, entire. Flowers greenish yellow, in axil-
lary cymes. Corolla bell shaped, about 5 inches across, five lobed, margin
wavy. * * :: Seed takes nearly one year to ripen." {Roxburgh.)
" Nomen bengalense: Dhootura Luta." (Wall.)
22497. BOMBAX MALABABICUM DC.
44 One of the largest of the Indian trees, often 100 feet high. Leaves
alternate, long petioled. digitate. Leaflets, 5 to 7, lanceolate, 6 to 12
inches long, entire, smooth on both sides. Covered with large red flowers
early in spring, before the leaves appear.
" Salmuli, the Sanscrit name: Beng. Simul; Teling. Boorgha." (Box-
burgh, Flora Indica, vol. 3, p. 167.)
22498 to 22502.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. D. Duncan Main.
through Mr. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai, China. Received March 20,
1908.
22498 to 22501. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
22498. Yellow. Similar to No. 18619.
22499. Yellow.
22500. Green. Similar to No. 17857.
22501. Black.
22502. Pisum abvense L. Field pea.
Varietal descriptions of the above were made by Mr. II. T. Nielsen.
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JANUARY 1 To MARCH 31, 1908. 59
22503 to 22510.
From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from L. Boehmer & Co. Received
March 31, 1908.
The following seeds with Japanese names quoted; varietal descriptions l>v
Mr. H. T. Nielsen :
22503 to 22507. Glycine hispioa (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
22503. " Teppo Mame."
Yellow, similar in appearance to Amherst, No. 1727.".
22504. •• Kaze Mame"
Green.
22505. " Gogwatsu Mame"
Yellow, similar to Haberlandt, No. 17271.
22506. - Mam Mame."
Yellow.
22507. •■Vieuri Lei."
Green, similar to Yosho, No. 172»>2.
22508 and 22509. Phaseolus angulabis (Willd.) \V. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.
22508. Red.
22509. "Shiro."
Yellow.
22510. Phaseolus badiatus L. Mung bean.
•• Runda Mane ."
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
Abelmosehus esculent us, 21799.
Ictinidia chinensis, 21781.
Aeschynomene bispinosa, 21797.
Aescvlus chinensis. 22353, 22354.
Albizzia sp., 21969.
adianthifolia, 21750.
Alfalfa, Andean, 21935.
Arabian, 21768, 21769.
(China), 22001.
Dry-Land, 21807, 21945.
(Ecuador), 22465.
(Germany), 22467.
Grimm, 21735, 21827, 21938.
(Guaranda), 22465.
Jet, 21768, 21769.
Monsefu, 22466.
Morada, 22465.
(Peru), 22466.
sand lucern, 22418.
(Utah), 21828, 21829. 21867.
See also Medicago sativa and Medir
cago sativa varia.
Amygdalus armenlaca, 22344, 22347.
22444 to 22446.
davidiana, 21908, 22009.
persica, 2198s to 21992,
22343, 22351, 22352,
22::r>s to 22360, 22:;::;.
Ananas sativus, 21950,
Andropogon ischaemum, 21897.
sorghum, 21807, 21834 to
21836, 21868, 21869,
21936, 211)37, 21940,
21941, 22010 to 22012,
22299 to 22301, 22325
to 22332.
Anthemis stipulacea, 21893.
Apple (China), 22371. 22372. 22440.
Apricot (China), 22344, 22437, 22444 to
22440.
Arachis hypogaea, 22022.
Argyrela nervosa, 22392.
Artemisia annua, 21892.
Arundinella anomala, 21896.
Asparagus sp.. 2201 s.
afrieanus, 22029.
Astragalus sinicus, 21942.
Arena nuda inermis, 22005.
sativa, 22306.
sterilis, 21751.
Bamboo. See' Ba mhos arundinacea and
Gephalostachyum pergracile.
Sambos arundinacea, 21837, 22487.
Banana (French Guinea), 21776.
(Hawaii), 22061 to 22065.
Barberry (China), 21909.^
See also Berberis vulgaris japonica.
Barley. Primus, 22058, 22303.
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Barley, Prinsess. 220.")!). 22304.
Svauhals, 22305.
See also Hordeum spp.
Bauhinia picta, 21783.
Bean, Adzuki. See Phaseolus angu-
laris.
Black Mauritius. 22031. 22032.
(China), 21001. 22008.
Hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab.
Mung. See Phaseolus radiatus.
See also Phaseolus spp.
Beam-arm a guatemalensis, 21904.
Beaumontia grandiflora, 22496.
Benincasa cerifera, 21801.
Berberis sp., 21900.
vulgaris japonica, 21950.
Hoi usant litis speciosus, 21808.
Bombax malabaricum, 22407.
Brassica oleracea, 22459.
Butcher's broom. See Ruscus acu-
1 eat us.
Cabbage (China), 22459.
Canarium luzonicum, 21860.
Canavali sp., 22298.
Cannabis sativa, 21780.
Capnoides sp., 22020.
Capsicum annuum, 22338.
Caragana chamlagu, 21067.
Cariea papaya, 21800.
Castanea sativa, 21875.
Catjang, Upright, 21934.
See also Vigna catjang.
Cedar (France), 22460. 22461.
Celosia a roe n tea. 21906.
Celt is sp., 21881, 21882, 21972. 22454,
22455.
Centaurea sp.. 2234s.
Cephalostachyum pergracile, 21943.
Cercis chinensis, 2245s.
Chaetochloa italiea, 22420, 22489, 22401.
Chayota edulis, 21966.
Cherry (China). 21924. 22345. 22361.
Chestnut (China ), 21875.
Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum.
Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa.
Chrysanthemum sp., 22081.
indicum, 21804.
sinense, 21893.
stipulaceum, 21S93.
Chrysophyllum maglismontana, 224.10.
deer arietinum, 217S4 to 21786, 224ss.
Citrullus vulgaris, 21805, 21903.
Citrus sp., 21904.
decumana, 21870.
Union um, 21905.
nobilis, 21810.
X vulgaris, 21779.
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62
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
Clover, Fragrant. Sec Tri folium
sua r< oh ns.
Cockscomb. See Celosia argentea.
Coh us s|... 21773, 21774.
amboinicus, 21865.
Colocasia sp., 22066 to 22075.
Corn i China I, 22308.
(Java t. 22313 to 22315.
i Mexico), 22060.
Comus macrophylla, 21971.
Corylus avellana, 22468 to 22486.
( lowpea, Amherst, 21825.
Black, 21817.
Black Crowder, 22052.
Black-Eye, 21815.
Brown-Eye, 22382, 22408.
Clay, 21816.
Cream, 21813.
(India >, 21793.
(Philippines), 22391.
Speckled Crowder, 22051.
Turney's Black-Eye, 22050.
Volunteer, 22054.
Volunteering Iron, 22055.
Whippoorwill, 21814.
White, 21793.
See also Vigna unguiculata.
Crab apple (China), 21878,21879,
21915, 21916, 21922, 21027, 22484,
224:::..
Crataegus sp., 21986.
pinnatifida, 21921, 21987.
Cucumber (India), 21802.
I Korea >. 21752.
en cum is melo, 21803.
sativus, 21752, 21802.
Cucurbih! pepo, 21804, 211)02.
Cupressus bt nthami knightiana, 22160.
lindleyi, 22461.
Cydonia sp., 21984.
japonica, 21812.
J ><i hi in imperialism 21963.
Date, Chinese. See Zizyphus sativa.
I [ndia), 21753.
Dimorphotheca spectabilis, 21861.
Dioscorea sp.. 21933.
bulbifera, 21775.
decaisneana, 21864.
Diospyros kaki, 21910, 22350, 22862,
22365 to 22370.
I koe. See Lansium domesticum.
Dolichos lablab, 21047 to 21950, 21998,
22025.
1 nirra. See Sorghum.
Eggplant. See Solarium melongena.
Elm (China), 21920, 21932, 22364,
22:;7fi.
Emmer. See Triticum dicoccum.
Eragrostis sp.. 21895.
Euoommia ulmoides, 21782.
Fagara ailanthoides, 22842.
Fagopyrum tataricum, 22006.
Falcata japonica, 21889.
Filbert. See Corylus avellana.
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Garcinia fusca, 22386.
loureiri, 22387.
mangostana, 22388.
si: tiff a fnl iii, 22389.
liiiclorin. 22390.
Gardenia jasminoides, 22013.
<; lain sin sp.. 22377.
heterophylla, 21968.
sinensis. 22376.
Glycine hispida, 21754 to 21757, 21818,
21825, 21830, 21831, 21946,
21999, 22311, 22312, 22:;i7 to
22322, 22:;:;:; to 22337, 22379
to 22381, 22400. 22407, 2241 1
to 22415, 2240S to 22501,
22503 to 22507.
soja, 2212S.
Glycyrrhiza glabra, 220:;:;.
Gourd. See Lagenaria vulgaris.
Grape (China ), 21979 to 21981.
Grass, Guinea. See Panicum maxi-
mum.
Hackberry (China), 21881, 21882,
21972, 22-154. 22155.
Hawthorn (China), 21921, 21986,
21987.
Hemerocallis sp.. 22010.
Hemp (China I, 21780.
Hordeum distichon erectum, 22058,
22303, 22805.
nutans, 22059,
22304.
spontaneum, 21874.
Hydrangea sp., 21025.
Incarvillea sinensis. 21890.
Ipomoea batatas, 21770 to 21772.
Iris ens, it a. 22014, 22015.
Japanese quince. See Cydonia ja-
ponica.
Juglans mandshurica, 2287s.
regia sinensis. 21877.
Jujube. Sec Chinese date.
Kafir (Africa). 21834 to 21836.
Black-Hull, 21834, 21868, 21860,
21087.
Red (Africa). 21040.
Matakwa, 21835.
White Matakwa, 21836.
Koelreuteria paniculata, 21078.
Kudzu. See Pueraria thunbergiana.
Kyllinga brevifolia, 22431.
Lagenaria vulgaris, 21 70s.
Lansium domesticum, 21823, 22388.
Lathyrus sp.. 21706.
maritimus, 22034.
Lemon (China), 21005.
Lespedeza sp., 21884 to 21887.
Licorice. See Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Ljfcium chinense, 22016.
Macadamia tern 1 folia. 22082.
Mains sp., 21879, 21915, 21010. 21022.
21027. 22484. 22485.
INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
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Malus baccata, 21878.
sylvestris, 22&71, 22372, 22440.
Matrimony vine. See Lycium chinense.
Medicago sativa, 21768, 21769, 21828,
21829, 21867, 21935,
2104.1. 21962,22001,
22416, 22417. 22465
to 22467.
varia, 217:;.". 21827,
21938, 22418.
Mover. F. N., seeds and plants secured,
21875 to 21932, 21967 to 22023, 22342
to 2234s. 22350 to 2237s. 22432 to
22450.
Millet. ]>roso. See Panicum miliaceum.
See also Chaetochioa italica.
Mimosa adianthifolia, 21750.
31 isca n tit us con den s at us, 21 820.
Morus alba, 2244s. 22451.
Mulberry (China). 22448, 224."!.
Musa sp., 21776. 22001 to 22065.
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.
Nephelium lappaceum, 22384.
A icotiana alata, 22101.
bigelovii angustifolia 22102.
glutinosa, 22 m:;.
noctifiora albiflora, 22104.
quadrivalvis, 22105.
rustica, 22083 to 22100.
silvestris, 22106.
tabacum, 22107 to 2221)7.
Oak, Cork. See Quercus subi r.
Oat (China >. 22005.
(Persia >. 21 751 .
Victory, 22306.
Olea ferruginea, 22324.
Olive. See Olea ferruginea.
Opercnlina tuberosa, 22316.
Oryza sativa,. 22002, 22302, 22309.
Panicum maximum, 21958, 22020.
miliaceum, 224110, 22402.
obtusum, 21736.
plantagineum, 21001.
Papaw. See Carica papaya.
Pea, beach. See Lathyrus maritimus.
field. See Pisum arvense.
garden. See Piston sativum.
Peach (China). 2100s. 21988 to 21002.
22343, 22351, 22352, 22358 to 22360,
22373.
Peanut (China). 22022.
Pear (China). 21880, 21011 to 21014.
21917, 2191S. 21023, 21928 to 21031.
21983, 21985, 22432, 22438, 22430.
22442, 22443.
Pennisetum compressum, 21809.
flaccidum, 21000.
Pepper, Jalapa, 2233s.
Perilla frutescens, 22410.
Persimmon (China). 21010, 22350,
22362, 22305 to 22370.
Phaseolus angularis, 21824, 22310,
22383, 2241 < ), 22508, 22100.
pilosus, 21790.
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Phaseolus radiatus, 217S7, to 21789
22000, 22400, 22510.
vulgaris, 21901, 22008.
Phoenix it until is, 21 <."::.
Ph vaginites karka, 21057.
longivalvis, 22340.
vulgaris longivalvis, 22349.
Pili nut. See Canarium luzonicum.
Pine, Chilgoza. See Pin us gerardiana.
I China). 21007. 22450.
Pineapple, Guayaquil, 21050.
Pinus bungeana, 21007. 22450.
gerardiana, 21810.
Pistacia chinensis, 21070.
khinjuk, 22323.
Pisum arvense, 22007, 22036 to 22049,
22077 to 22070. 22502.
sativum. 21704. 21795.
Plum (China). 22433, 22441.
Pomelo, Amoy, 21870.
Poplar (China), 22355. 22363. 22447.
Populus alba tomentosa, 22355.
balsamifera suaveolens, 22303,
22447.
Prunus sp., 22345, 22361, 22433, 22441.
tomentosa. 21024.
Pteroceltis tatarinowii, 21077.
Pueraria thunbergiana, 22341.
Pumpkin (China i. 21002.
( India ) , 21804.
Pyrus sp., 21030. 21031.
betulaefolia, 21082.
chinensis, 21880, 21911 to 21014,
21017, 2101s. 21023, 2102s.
21020. 21983, 21 Osr,. 22432.
22438, 22430, 22442, 22443.
Quercus sp., 21876.
cornea, 21960.
suber, 21732.
Radish (Dutch Fast Indies). 21806.
(Japan), 22304 to 22404.
Pa pita mis sativus, 21806, 22304 to
22404.
Rehmannia glutinosa, 22347.
Rhamnus sp.. 21078.
Rheum acuminatum, 21767.
australe, 21763.
com pactum, 21764.
moorcroftianum, 21766.
pal mat tint. 21702.
atropurpureum ,
21705.
tanguticum, 21701.
vhapontieum. 21758, 21700.
undulatum, 21759.
Rhododendron sp.. 21010. 21926.
Rhubarb. See Rheum spp.
Rhus sp., 22346.
Ribes evuentum, 21746.
wolfii, 21749.
Rice (China 1.22002,22309.
Spanish, 22302.
Rosa sp.. 21737 to 21740, 21742. 22440.
hugonis, 21734.
rugosa, 22453.
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SEEDS \M» PLANTS IMPORTED.
Rosa n rici a, 217 13.
80ulU ana, 217 IT.
8pino8is8imn, L'lT 11 .
xanthina, l'l' l. *.•_'.
Rose (China ). 224 19, 22452, 22453.
i England), 21737 to 21743, 21747.
h'lihiis cratacgifoliti8, l' IT is.
lasiostylus, 'J it 1 1.
microphyllus, 21 T 15.
Ruscus <iriii< atus, 22429.
SaZto s|i.. 22450.
Sedge, 22431.
B( samum orientale, l:l!<>21.
S\ sban bispinosa, 21T0T.
grandiflora, 22303.
Solatium sp., 22017, 22405.
melongena, 22023.
Sorghum (Africa i. 22325 to 22332.
broom corn hybrids, 2229*9 to
22:501.
(China). 22010 to 22012.
Roosevelt's Forty-Four, 21S0T.
White durra, 21041.
See also Durra, Kafir, Sorgo, and
Andropogon sorghum.
Sorgo, Gooseneck, 21036.
Sec also Andropogon sorghum.
Soy bean. Amherst, '21825.
Baird, 22333.
black. 21756, 22311. 22380,
22407, 22412, 22501.
brown, 22310. 22413.
Butterball, 21830.
(China). 210!)!). 22311. 22312.
Extra Early Black, 21T5T.
flat black, 22334.
(Germany), 2231 T to 22322.
giant yellow, 22415.
given. 22381, 22500, 22504,
22507.
Guelph, 22336, 22337.
I to San, 21818.
(Japan). 21825, 21830, 21831.
(Java). 21040.
Ogemaw, 21T55.
Samarow, 22320. 22411.
yellow. 21T54, 22312, 22335,
223T0. 22406, 22414. 22498,
22400. 22503. 22505, 22506.
See also Glycine hispida.
Spergula arvensis, 21862, 21863.
Spodiopogon sibiricus, 21898.
Spurry, Corn or Common. 21862.
Spurry, Giant, 21863.
Stem-vrugte. Sec Chrysophyllum mag-
lismontana.
Stizolobium capitatum, 21951 to 21053.
2105.-,. 22031, 22032,
22401.
hirsutum, 21054.
nii-rum, 22463.
Sweet potato (French Guinea), 21770
to 21772.
Syringa sp., 22356, 22357.
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T
Tangerine (China ), 21810.
Taro i Hawaii i, 22000 to 22075.
Thuya orientalis, 2237 1.
Tobacco ( Italy 1. 22083 to 22207.
Toona ciliata, 22076.
Tricliilia emetica, 21809, 21965.
Trifolium suaveolens, 22035.
subrotundum, 21T33.
Triticum sp., 22027.
aestivum, 21838, 21939, 2200:;,
22004.
dicoccum, 21871, 21872.
monococcum aegilopioides,
21873.
Tu-chung. Sec Eucommia ulmoides.
minis sp., 21920.
davidiana, 21032.
macrocarpa, 22364.
parvifolia, 22375.
Undetermined, 21883, 21888, 21891,
22436.
Varnish tree. See Eoelreuteria pani-
culata.
Vetch, common. See Vicia sativa.
Viburnum sp., 21974, 21075.
Vicia sativa, 21944.
Vigna catjang, 21792, 21934.
sesquipedalis, 21791.
unguiculata, 21793, 21813 to
21817, 22050 to 22055, 22382,
22391, 22408.
Vitex incisa, 21976.
Vitis sp., 21007, 21979 to 219S1.
Walnut (China), 21877, 22378.
Watermelon, apple-seeded, 21805.
(China), 21903.
Wax-gourd. See Benincasa cerifera.
Wheat (China), 22003, 22004.
Havemann, 21930.
(Italy), 21838.
(Peru), 22027.
See also Triticum spp.
Widdrihgtonia whytei, 22024.
Willow (China), 22450.
Wilson, E. H., seeds secured, 21780 to
21782.
Xanthoceras sorbifolia, 22457.
Xanthochymus tinctorius, 22390.
Xanthosoma sagittaefolium, 21777,
21778, 21826.
Xiphagrostis condensatus, 21820.
Yarn. See Dioscorea spp.
Yangtaw. See Actinidia chinensis.
Yautia (British Guiana), 21826.
(French Guiana), 21777, 21778.
Zanthoxylum ailanthoides, 22342.
Zea mails. 22000. 22308, 22313 to 22315.
Zizyphus lotus. 21995.
sativa, 21993, 21994, 21996.
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Alkali and Drought Resistant riant Breeding Investigations, Thomas II. Kearney,
Physiologist in Charge.
Soil Bacteriology and Water Purification Investigations, Karl P. Kellerman, Physiologist
in Charge.
Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist
in Charge.
Drug and Poisonous Plant and Tea Culture Investigations, Rodney II. True, Physiologist
in Charge.
Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Fhysicist in Charge.
Agricultural Technology, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in Charge.
Taxonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.
Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.
Grain Investigations, Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge.
Arlington Experimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horticul-
turist in Charge.
Vegetable Testing Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.
Sugar-Bcct Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.
Western Agricultural Extension, Carl S. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.
Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, F. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.
Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.
Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists
in Charge.
Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.
Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.
Grain Standardisation, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge.
Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P. J. Wester, in Charge.
Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge.
South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge.
Farmers' Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge.
Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in General
Charge.
Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.
scientific staff.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.
Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations. ,
F. W. Clarke. Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Expert.
Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants.
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Bureau of Plant Industry,
Office of the Chief,
Washington, D. C, October 19, 1908.
Sir : I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin Xo. 142 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-
companying manuscript, entitled " Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
ing the Period from April 1 to June 30, 1908: Inventory Xo. 15;
Xos. 22511 to 23322."
This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.
Respectfully, B. T. Galloway,
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. James Wilson,
Secretary of Agriculture.
142 3
CON T E N T S
Page.
Introductory statement 7
Inventory 9
Index of common and scientific names 77
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5
B. P. I.— 418.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908:
INVENTORY NO. 15; NOS. 22511 TO 23322.
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
This fifteenth inventory of seeds and plants imported by the Office
of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction between the dates of April
1 and June 30, 1908. inclusive, comprises 812 numbers, and among
the more important are those which our agricultural explorer Mr.
Frank N". Meyer secured personally in his exploration trips in north-
ern and central China. While it is too soon to tell anything about
the real value to the country of these new importations, it may be
worth while to call especial attention to certain ones from which we
expect more than others. Occasionally, it is the thing of which little
is at first expected that turns out the most important, but as a rule
the predictions of the explorer in the field have come true.
Among the plants from Mr. Meyer are some especially interesting
shade and ornamental trees, which he secured at great personal dis-
comfort and risk from the almost barren mountains of the Wutai,
where the climatic conditions are similar to much of the territory
of the Northwestern States. The unusual difficulties of collecting
seeds in these mountains will be appreciated when it is mentioned
that of some species onty single trees are standing in absolutely barren
wastes extending for scores of miles around. Although Mr. Meyer
made two trips to this inhospitable region, it was quite impossible
for him to be on hand when the seeds of single rare elms and spruces
ripened and, as can well be believed, the wild rodents which were
on the spot did not wait for him. Some of the things of which he
obtained cuttings have been pronounced new by Professor Sargent,
of the Arnold Arboretum, and it is to be regretted that more material
from this region could not have been secured.
Of items of interest from other parts of China, Mr. Meyer for-
warded four distinct varieties of the Yang Mae, or strawberry tree
(Myrica nagi) ; the evergreen chestnut {Castanopxis tibetana) ; VI-
mus pumila, a promising dry-land elm from Manchuria for the
Northwest; the remarkable white-barked pine (Pinus bungeana),
which can hardly fail to attract the attention of our landscape gar-
deners ; four species of lilac as yet undetermined ; five species of
Chinese roses; a very unusual collection of twenty-nine forms of
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8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
bamboos, some of which are hardy enough to grow in the climate of
Peking, which resembles that of Philadelphia; a wild oat from the
dry elevated port ions of the Wutaishan, and soy beans, cowpeas,
sorghums, cottons, and many other very valuable things from this
great Klondike of new plant varieties, where almost every cultivator
saves his own seeds and thus originates new strains.
Special mention should be made of an unusual piece of introduc-
tion work which Consul Magelssen, of Bagdad, carried out at our
request, i. e., the securing and proper labeling of what may be con-
sidered one of the most successfully landed collections of Arabian
date-palm suckers.
Through the increasingly large number of friends of plant intro-
duction both abroad and at home a number of interesting things have
been secured by correspondence: Cork acorns from southern Spain;
a summer orange called the Natsu mikan, from Japan, which ripens
in midsummer and is served on the tables of foreigners there just as
the pomelo is in America ; a collection of Indian green-manure and
fodder plants from Nimboli ; a broad-leaved variety of alfalfa from
Elche, Spain ; a collection of taros from Cochin China ; a collection
of rare sorghums from Entebbe, Uganda ; the sugar palm from the
East Indies ; the white Alfonso mango from Bombay ; a unique collec-
tion of wild and cultivated potatoes from the archipelago of Chiloe, in
southern Chile, the home of the potato, and from the adjoining main-
land, made by Mr. Jose D. Husbands ; and a collection of Guatemalan
cacti and a Central American dahlia secured for us by the late Prof.
W. A. Kellerman just before his unfortunate death in the Guatemalan
forest.
It should be repeated that the seeds and plants here listed are not
necessarily for distribution, nor is it always possible to supply those
who desire the various things listed here with what they want ; but it
is the aim of the office to get anything that a plant breeder or plant
experimenter wants, whether it appears in these inventories or not,
provided it is not already on the market, in which case the applicant
will be referred to the catalogues which advertise it. To introduce
a plant and get it into the regular trade channels without in any way
interfering with the legitimate business in plant novelties which the
seedsmen and nurserymen of the country are so well carrying on is
one of the objects of our work.
The botanical determinations of the material are, as in the previous
inventory, those of Messrs. W. F. Wight and H. C. Skeels, while the
inventory has been prepared by Miss Mary A. Austin.
David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,
Washington^ D. C, October 7, 1908.
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INVENTORY.
22511. Pueraria thunbergiana (S. & Z.) Benth. Kudzu.
From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from L. Boehmer & Co. Received
April 4, 1908.
See No. 22341 for description.
22512. ROLLIXIA ORTHOPETALA A. DC.
From Para, Brazil. Presented by Prof. C. F. Baker, Musen Goeldi, Caixa
Postal No. 399, through Mr. (). W. Barrett. Received April 4, 1908.
"The finest anonaceous fruit of tropical America." (Baker.)
"Tree 30 to 40 feet high; leaves oblong, acuminate, acute at base; corolla
1 inch in diameter, greenish yellow. Fruit size of an infant's head, greenish
yellow : flesh white, sweet. Grows in flooded woods along the Amazon."
( Ma >-t ins.)
22513 to 22523.
From Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John
Ft. Bovell, superintendent. Agricultural Department, at the request of
the Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies, through
Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 4, 190S.
22513. Milady. 22519. Gerennj Barbados.
22514. Banana tannia. 22520. Leefman.
22515. Red tac-u. 22521. Button tannia.
22516. (Unknown.) 22522. Gray Jack.
22517. Choice Marquis. 22523. White Leftman.
22518. China eddo.
"A collection of taros and yautias which are grown extensively as wet-land
crops in Barbados. Procured for the collection of these plants in Florida."
(Fairchild.)
22524 to 22527. Juglaxs spp. Walnut.
From Baumschulenweg, near Berlin, Germany. Purchased from Mr. L.
Spath. Received March 28, 1908.
Notes taken from Mr. L. Spath's catalogue for 1907-1908.
22524. X JUGLANS INTERMEDIA PYRIFORMIS Carr. (J. NIGRA X REGIA?)
A hybrid with large, multi-pinnate, light green leaves.
22525. X JUGLANS INTERMEDIA VILMORIXIANA Carr. ( J. NIGRA X REGIA ? ^
A beautiful and imposing tree, perfectly hardy.
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22524 to 22527 Continued.
22526. JUGLANS i;i QIA L.
./. regia f.ertilis Hort., •/. regia praeparturiens Hort. Bush walnut; very
early bearing.
22527. JUGLANS REGIA L.
./. regia rubra Hort. Red-skinned walnut.
22528. Vitis vinifera L. Grape.
From Niles, Cal. Presented by the California Nursery Company. Received
;ii the Plant introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March, 190S.
Sultanina Rosea. A seedless variety. (See No. 3921 for description.)
22529. Panicum maximum Jacq.
From Livingstone, Victoria Falls, northwestern Rhodesia. Presented by
Mr. C. E. F. Allen, conservator. Received April 6, 1908.
"A valued grass in this country for hay and pasture." (Allen.)
22530. Landolphia capensis Oliv.
From Pretoria. Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. 0. Burtt
Davy, agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture.
Received April 6, 1908.
"A small bush of the Magaliesberg. These fruits have an agreeable flavor
and are used for jam and brandy and are eaten raw. The fruit is known as
the "wild peach' or "wild apricot.'
"This Landolphia is not likely to yield commercial rubber. The bush re-
quires a warm, almost frostless situation." (Davy.)
22531. Axox a cherimola Mill. Cherimoyer.
From Island of Madeira. Presented by Mr. Charles O. L. Power. Re-
ceived April 0. 1908.
" These cuttings were taken from a tree which produces good-*sized, normal
fruit of the smooth-skinned variety; it has no particular name here.
'• It is the best tree as regards size and quality I have in my garden, but, as
is the case with all cherimoyers here, both the size and quality vary very
much from year to year." (Power.)
22532. Hordeum polystichum trifurcatum (Schlect.) Asch. &
Graebn. Barley.
From Fort Collins, Colo. Secured from Prof. W. D. Olin, agronomist,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 8, 1908.
Hull-less. "Grown from No. 12709. Adapted to high altitude." (Derr.)
22533. Crataegus pixxatifida Bunge. Hawthorn.
From Shantung Province, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, Kiangsu, China.- Received March
26, 1908.
" The Chinese name for this fruit is San dzo, the first syllable of the word,
San, means mountain and would point to its cultivation in mountainous regions.
It is about the size of a crab apple and resembles the thorn apple, of which
I presume it is a species. It makes an exceptionally nice jam. The fruit
when ripe is washed and each one cut open to see that there is no decay or
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22533— Continued.
worm, and the whole is boiled. It is then nibbed through a sieve to separate
the skin, seeds, etc. The pulp is then slightly cooked with sufficient sugar. If
much boiled it turns to jelly. The taste and flavor remind me of the New
England boiled cider-apple sauce, in Pennsylvania called * apple butter.' I
think it has a nice aromatic flavor, and if not cultivated in America I have
sent you seeds enough to give it a speedy introduction." (Famham.)
22534 and 22535. Glycine hispjda (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Weihsien, China. Presented by Mrs. C. W. Mateer. Received April
4, 1908.
22534. Yellow. '"This bean is used for making lamp and cooking oil
and for flour to make cakes: also for bean curd (a mush curdled by
caustic soda and eaten fried). All these are nourishing, but more
esteemed by Chinese than foreigners. The refuse after expressing the
oil forms a cake (round) 2 feet in diameter and 3 inches thick. This
is exported for feeding animals (pounded fine) and enriching land."
(Mateer.)
22535. Black. Similar in appearance, to Cloud.
22536 to 22540.
From Chefoo, Shantung. China. Presented by Mr. Hunter Corbett, through
Rev. J. M. W. Famham, of Shanghai, China. Received April 4, 1908.
The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:
22536 to 22538. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22536. Green. Similar to No. 1TS5T.
22537. Green. Similar to No. 172G2, Yosho.
•'Chinese names ■S. P. I. No. 22530) ('Jung teo and Lull teo;
(S. P. I. No. 22.~>.\57 ) Whong teo. These beans are used extensively
for the manufacture of oil : the bean cake which remains after the
oil has been pressed out is shipped south and extensively used as a
fertilizer in vegetable gardens. Will grow well on level or high
and hilly land. Is used by the people largely for food, being
ground and made into a curd, also put in water and soaked until
well sprouted and used as a vegetable. It is also boiled and eaten
in the same manner as rice." (Corbett.)
22538. Black. Similar in appearance to Cloud.
"Chinese name Shao hih teo. Used chiefly for feeding animals."
(Corbett.)
22539. Vigxa unguiculata ( L. ) Walp. Cowpea.
Whippoorwill. Similar to Nos. 17330, 17849, and 210S5.
"Chinese name Hun;/ chiang teo. Planted in orchards and in ground
overshadowed by trees, etc." ( Corbett.)
22540. Pisum arvexse L. Field pea.
" Chinese name Wan teo. Used extensively in the manufacture of
vermicelli." (Corbett.)
22541 to 22549.
From Chelsea, S. W., London, England. Presented by James Veitch & Son.
Received April 3, 1908.
22541. Aconitum hemsleyanum E. Pritzel.
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22541 to 22549— Continued.
22542. At c.mum sp. ( V)
22543. ASTILB] sp. (?)
22544. Artemisia lactifloba Wall.
22545. Bebbebis acuminata Franch.
22546. Jasminum primulinum Hemsl.
22547. Yrns arm ata Diels & Gilg.
Var. Veitchii.
22548. Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herd.
22549. Lonicera tragophylla Hemsl.
22550 to 22555.
From Groningeii, Netherlands. Presented by Mr. J. W. Moll, director,
Botanic Garden. Received April 8, 190S.
22550. Arriiknatherum elatius (L.) Beau v.
22551. Panicularia magellanica (Hook, f.) Kuntze.
22552. Podophyllum emodj Wall.
22553. Lathyrus montanus Bernh.
22554. Lathyrus niger (L.) Bernh.
22555. Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh.
22556. Garcinia tinctoria (DC.) W. F. Wight. (Xantho-
CHYMUS TINCTORIUS DC.)
From Alas Besorki, Java. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, P. I.
Received April 7, 1908.
"A robust grower." (Lyon.)
" Introduced as a possible stock for the mangosteen." (Fairchild.)
22557. Cynara scolymus L. Artichoke.
From Algiers, Algeria. Purchased from Dr. L. Trabut. Received April 6,
1908.
Violet Provence.
22558 and 22559. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Gunnison, L T tah. Purchased from Mr. W. H. Gribble, through Mr.
C. J. Brand. Received April S, 1908.
22558. Irrigated.
" Grown at Centerfield, Utah, in the San Pitch Valley. This seed is
grown from the first crop of the season." (Brand.)
22559. Dry land.
" Grown in the Sevier Valley, near Gunnison, Utah, in 1907." (Brand.)
22560 to 22563. Juglans regia L. Persian walnut.
From Troyes, France. Purchased from Baltet Freres. Received April 9,
1908.
22560. Chaoert. 22562. Mayette.
22561. Franquette. 22563. Parisienne.
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22564 and 22565.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt
Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, through Mr. C. V. Piper.
Received April 10, 1908.
22564. Pennisetum americanum (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
" um-Vellivelli."
22565. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.
" M poh or
" Both of these have been grown in the low country and are from this season's
crop just harvested." (Davy.)
22566 and 22567. Citrus aurantium L. Orange.
From Poona, Bombay, India. Presented by Mr. N. M. Bhagawat, acting
superintendent, Empress Botanical Gardens. Received April 10, 1908.
22566. Ladoo. (See No. 8441 for description.)
22567. Suntra. (See No. S446 for description.)
22568 and 22569. Vicia i aba L. Broad bean.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. D. Duncan Main and
Rev. J. H. Judson. Received March 26 and April 6, 1908.
22568. Small green.
22569. Brownish green. Medium size.
22571 to 22629.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February
4, 1908.
A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows :
22571. Deutzia sp.
From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 152, Nov. 18, 1907.) A low-
growing Deutzia, found here and there in crevices of the rocks. May
prove to be a valuable little shrub for gardens in semiarid regions."
( Meyer.)
22572. Fraxinus bungeana DC.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 155, Nov. 20, 1907.) An ash
growing in rocky situations and on steep mountain sides. Attains, appar-
ently, no great size. May be of use as a foresting plant in semiarid
regions." (Meyer.)
22573. ( Undetermined. )
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 156, Nov. 20, 1907.) A low,
very bushy shrub, found growing between bowlders. Looks very much
like Syringa amurensis Rupr. Will be valuable as a garden shrub in
semiarid regions." (Meyer.)
22574. Spiraea sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 157, Nov. 20, 1907.) A Spiraea
which may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions, as it grows in
crevices of rocks and in dry and sterile locations." (Meyer.)
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22571 to 22629— Continued.
22575. SPIBA] a sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 158, Nov. 20, 1007.) A very
]<»w growing Spiraea, with adiantum-like leaves. May be of use as an
ornamental shrub for rockeries or for gardens in semiarid regions."
( Meyer.)
22576. PaUNTTS sp. Plum.
Prom Pangshan, Ohihli, China. "(No. 162, Nov. 21, 1007.) A double
red-flowered, bushy plum called Yu men tan. Said to be very fine look-
ing in springtime. Propagated by being budded on to Amyydalus
davidiana or by layering." {Meyer.)
22577. Prunus sp. Plum.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 163, Nov. 21, 1907.) A large-
flowered, bushy plum, the flowers of which are said to have a blue color.
Chinese name Tsu tsa lau hua. Probably a variety of No. 162 (S. P. I.
No. 22576)." (Meyer.)
22578. Catalpa bungei C. A. Meyer.
From Pangshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 164, Nov. 21, 1907.) Chinese
name Wii tung situ. A fine flowering tree; also of use for wind-breaks
and for poles. Adapted to semiarid regions." (Meyer.)
22579. (Undetermined.) Bamboo.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 165, Nov. 21, 1907.) An orna-
mental bamboo of a very low 7 growing, bushy habit, 3 to 5 feet high.
Loves a somewhat protected place — for instance, against a wall with
southern or eastern exposure. Chinese name Tmu chu." (Meyer.)
22580. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 172, Nov. 23, 1907.) A red,
medium-sized apricot ; said to be very early. Chinese name Hung siing."
( Meyer. )
22581. Cydonia sp. Quince.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 174, Nov. 23, 1907.) A small-
fruited quince, the fruits of which are very fragrant and much in demand
as room perfumers. Chinese name Pel mu hua. Apparently a variety
of Cydonia japonica" (Meyer.)
22582. Fraxinus sp. Ash.
From Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 176, Nov. 29, 1907.) A shrubby
ash, found in dry and sterile locations. Seems to be different from No.
155 (S. P. I. No. 22572) ; otherwise, the same remarks apply to it."
(Meyer.)
22583. Euonymus sp.
From Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 178, Nov. 30, 1907.) A
shrubby, deciduous Euonymus, found growing in very dry situations ;
may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions."- (Meyer.)
22584. Sambucus sp. Elder.
From near Santchako, Chihli, China. "(No. 179, Dec. 1, 1907.) A
thrifty species of elder, seen only a couple of times. Loves moist situa-
tions." (Meyer.)
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22571 to 22629— Continued.
22585. Berberis chinensis Poir.
From Shinglnng, Chihli, China. "(No. 185, Dec. 2, 1907.) The same as
No. 160 (S. P. I. No. 21909) but from a different locality; for remarks,
see this number." (Meyer.)
22586. Celastrus sp.
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 188, Dec. 4, 1907.) A
very vigorous species of Celastrus, found growing along rocky trails.
May perhaps grow to a very great size ; will trail itself into trees or crawl
over rocks." (Meyer.)
22587. Diervilla sp. Weigela.
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 190, Dec. 4, 1907.) A
vigorous-growing Weigela, bearing small clusters of pale, rose-colored
flowers in early summer. Grows in rocky crevices and on steep moun-
tain sides and seems to be able to withstand drought very well. Of use
as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks." (Meyer.)
22588. Philadelphia sp.
From Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 191, Dec. 4, 1907.) A species of
mock orange found growing in dry, rocky locations. May be useful as a
garden shrub in dry regions." (Meyer.)
22589. Deutzia sp.
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 192, Dec. 4, 1907.) Found
growing in rocky crevices. Seems to be of a very low growth, 2 to 3 feet.
Probably of use as a small garden shrub in semiarid regions." (Meyer.)
22590. Spiraea sp.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 200, Dec. 11, 1907.) A small, shrubby
Spiraea found growing on dry, exposed mountain sides. Of use as a
rockery shrub in small-sized gardens in dry regions." (Meyer.)
22591. Sambucus racemosa L. (V) Elder.
From near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 204, Dec. 15, 1907.) A low-
growing elder ; stands cutting back to the ground every year. Loves to
grow on high, dry banks along the fields. May be of use for bank-
binding purposes in semiarid regions." (Meyer.)
22592. Viburnum opulus L.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 205, Dec. 1, 1907.) A few
cuttings of the snowball bushes, which were most heavily loaded with
bunches of scarlet berries at time of collecting. Seemed to be a more
floriferous type than the ordinary one." (Meyer.)
22593. Actinidia kolomikta (Maxim.) Rupr. (?)
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 207, Dec. 4, 1907.) The
small-fruited gooseberry bush. Seems to be a variety of much shorter
growth than the ordinary type." (Meyer.)
22594. Quercus sp. Oak.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 834a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Acorns
of an oak which bears rather broad leaves, deeply lobed. Probably
Quercus mongoliea. Grows on dry, rocky mountain sides. May be, for
this reason, of use as a foresting tree in semiarid climes. Chinese name
Bo li shu." (Meyer.)
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22571 to 22629— Continued.
22595. Pybi b i bin] nsis Lindl. Pear.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 840a, Dec. 0, 1907.) Obtained from
Beveral varieties of cultivated pears, among which were strange types.
Some desirable forms may spring up from these northern-grown varie-
ties." i i/< yer.)
22596. COBYLUS sp. Hazelnut.
From near Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. " (No. S41a, Dec. 3, 1907.)
A wild hazelnut growing .*> or 4 feet high and covering here and there
whole mountain slopes and sloping valleys. Seems to be able to stand
drought very well." {Meyer.)
22597. Diospybos kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. " (No. 843a, Nov. 23, 1907.) The very
fine persimmon called Siang shi tse, scions of which were sent under No.
161 (S. P. I. No. 21910)." (Meyer.)
22598. Diospykos kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 843a, Nov. 23, 1907.) A large
variety of persimmon of flat shape, occasionally having seeds." (Meyer.)
22599. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 844a, Nov. 20, 1907.) The ordi-
nary wild persimmon, called by the Chinese Gai tsao, upon which they
graft all their seedless persimmons." (Meyer.)
22600. Pbunus sp. Plum.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 845a, Nov. 21, 1907.) A flower-
ing plum, said to have double red flowers ; often cultivated in temple
courts; called Yu mei tau. Several varieties will in all probability appear
among the seedlings. Budwood previously sent under No. 162 (S. P. I.
No. 22576." (Meyer.)
22601. Vitis yinifera L. Grape.
From Lungwa, Chihli, China. "(No. 846a, Dec. 1, 1907.) A wild vari-
ety which bears heavy crops of rather large bunches of small, black
grapes; edible. Chinese name Shan poo tau. Of use as a stock in cold
regions." (Meyer. I
22602. Acer sp. Maple.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 847a, Nov. 23, 1907.) An orna-
mental maple, attaining a height of about 40 to 50 feet; able to grow in
dry regions." (Meyer.)
22603. Fraxinus bungeana DC. Ash.
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 848a, Dec. 4, 1907.) A
small ash tree growing on dry, rocky mountain slopes; well fit for cover-
ing barren mountain or hillsides. Chinese name Eoo U sur shu."
(Meyer.)
22604. Fraxinus bungeana DC. Ash.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 849a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small
ash tree found on dry, rocky mountain slopes. Apparently the same as
No. 848a (S. P. I. No. 22603). Scions of the tree from which this seed
came were sent under No. 155 (S. P. I. No. 22572). Chinese name Koo H
sur shu." (Meyer.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 17
22571 to 22629— Continued.
22605. Juc.laxs mandshurica Maxim. Walnut.
From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 850a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Appar-
ently a small form of the Manchurian wild walnut." (Meyer.)
22606. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 853a, Dec. 9, 1907.) To be used as a
stock for improved varieties." (Meyer.)
22607. Crataegus sp. Hawthorn.
From Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 854a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Probably
Crataegus pinnatiflda. May be utilized as stock for the large-fruited
varieties. Chinese name of this wild one Khun It hong. The seeds may
remain dormant for one year or more." (Meyer.)
22608. Syringa amurensis Rupr. Lilac.
From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 855a, Dec. 3, 1907.) The
beautiful white-flowering Amur lilac, which is mostly found as a shrub,
though it grows in favorable localities into a tree 40 feet tall with a
trunk 2 feet in diameter. Stands droughts and sterile soils remarkably
well. A good shrub for regions with dry. hot summers and cold winters."
(Meyer.)
22609. Grewia parviflora Bunge.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 856a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A shrub
growing from 2 to 10 feet tall, bearing red berries which persist until
long into the winter. Grows in dry and rocky locations; as such well
fit for gardens in dry regions. Chinese name Niang nien tchun. The
berries are edible, though not nice." (Meyer.)
22610. Viburnum opulus L.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 857a, Dec. 1, 1907.) The
branches from which these seeds were picked were sent under No. 2" (5
(S. P. I. No. 22592). See this number for remarks." (Meyer.)
22611. Deutzia sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 858a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small
shrub, found growing on exposed, rocky hill slopes : well fit for rockeries
and for gardens in dry regions. Is probably the same species as the one
sent under No. 152 (S. P. I. No. 22571)." (Meyer.)
22612. Rhamnus sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 859a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A large-
leaved, very shrubby Rhamnus, very spiny ; found growing between rocks
and bowlders. May be of use as a hedge plant in dry situations."
( Meyer. )
22613. Rhamnus sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 860a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small-
leaved, dwarfy Rhamnus, spiny; found growing between rocks. Fit as
a rockery shrub or as a lining bush along pathways in small gardens."
( Meyer. )
22614. Berberis chinexsis Poir. Barberry-
From Shinglungshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 861a, Dec. 2, 1907.) A
low, very spreading bush. Perhaps fit as a sand and bank binder in dry
regions. Cuttings sent under Nos. 160 and 185 (S. P. I. Nos. 21909 and
22585)." (Meyer.)
61160— Bui. 142—09 2
18 SEEDS AND PLANTS tMPORTED.
22571 to 22629 -Continued.
22615. Rosa sp.
From Dear Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 862a, Dec. •".. 1907.)
A \vild rose of :i very spreading habit, having red-colored stems - to 3
feet high, very spiny, and bearing many bunches of large scarlet berries.
May i r use as a soil binder in rather dry regions." {Meyer.)
22616. Celastrus a i: i ii i i. \ i is Thunb.
From Pangshan, Chihli, china. "(No. 863a, Nov. 20, 1007.) A tall
climber bearing yellow capsules which hurst open when ripe and show
the scarlet seeds. Chinese name Van go <lau tse." {Meyer.)
22617. Yn is sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. " (No. 804a, Nov. 24, 1007.) Kit for
rockeries and along terraces. The same as No. 153 < S. 1'. 1. No. 21007)."
i \h it< / . »
22618. Albizzia sp.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 865a, Nov. 23, 1007.) See No.
76Sa i S. P. I. No. 21969) for remarks about this tree. This species is quite
distincl from Albizzia julibrissin, which is much more floriferous and of
which the leaves, though much finer pinnated, are much smaller. Bunge
seems to have called this oue Acacia macrophylla, which is declared a
synonym of Acacia lebbeJc, which is, however, a totally different plant."
(Meyer )
22619. Cassia sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 873a, Nov. 14, 1007.) A cassia, look-
ing like Cassia mart/land tea, bearing long racemes of dark yellow flowers.
Used Locally as a garden plant. A perennial herb well fit for gardens in
dry regions." i Meyer.)
22620. Clematis recta mandshurica (Rupr. ) Maxim.
From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 875a, Dec. 2, 1007.) An
herbaceous perennial, 2 to 3 feet high, hearing one to five erect stems,
which terminate in a panicle of rather large, white flowers. Well fit to
be improved, when it may become a cut-flower plant of the first order.
Of use now as an ornamental garden perennial." (Meyer.)
22621. Clematis sp.
From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. " (No. 876a, Nov. 30, 1007.)
A creeping clematis running over hedges and stone piles. Seems to be
very floriferous; makes woody stems." (Meyer.)
22622. (Undetermined.)
From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 877a.) Seeds of a Valeri-
anacea, being a perennial herbaceous herb bearing small yellow flowers;
ornamental when in a mass. Fit for rockeries and dry situations."
(Meyer.)
22623. Salvia sp.
From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 878a, Dec. 4, 1007.) A
shrubby perennial, 3 to 4 feet high, very floriferous; found growing in
very rocky locations. May be of use as a honey plant in semiarid
regions." (Meyer.)
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22571 to 22629— Continued. -
22624. Asparagus sp.
From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 880a, Dec. 30, 1907.)
Wild asparagus. A tall form, 3 to 4 feet high, growing between grass,
having zigzag stems and bent-down branches. Of use as an ornamental
garden plant." (Meyer.)
22625. Asparagus sp.
From near Laushang, Chihli; China. "(No. 881a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Wild
asparagus. A small form 1 foot high; otherwise, apparently the same as
No. 880a. (S. P. I. No. 22624)." (Meyer.)
22626. Asparagus sp.
From Shinglungshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 882a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Wild
asparagus; found growing on the mountain tops under the shade of pine
trees. Has straight stems." (Meyer.)
22627. Lilium sp.
From near Shinglungshan. Chihli. China. "(No. 883a, Dec. 1, 1907.)
A small lily, 3 feet high, found growing between grass." (Meyer.)
22628. (Undetermined.)
From Shinglungshan. Chihli. China. "(No. 884a, Dec. 3, 1907.) A
leguminous plant found growing between grasses." (Meyer.)
22629. Cydoxia japonka tThunb.) Pers. Quince.
From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 899a, Dec. 24, 1907.) A small-
fruited quince having a very spicy odor. The fruits are sold as room
perfumers. Chinese name .1/// li." (Meyer.)
22630. Castilla sp.
From Ancon, Canal Zone. Panama. Presented by Mr. Henry F. Schultz,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 17. 1908.
"Seed from our best rubber-producing trees." (Schultz.)
22631 and 22632. Gossypivm barbadense L. Cotton.
From Cairo, Egypt. Purchased from Mr. George P. Foaden. Khedivial
Agricultural Society. Received April 15, 1908.
22631. Jdiinoriteh. (For description sec S. P. I. No. 3991.)
22632. Mit Afifl. (For description sec No. 3992.)
See also Bulletin No. 62 of the Bureau of Plant Industry for descriptions.
22633 to 22635.
From Sheklung, Kwongtung. China. Presented by Mr. A. J. Fisher, Ameri-
can Presbyterian Mission. Received April 3, 1908.
22633 and 22634. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22633. Yellow. Similar in appearance to Acme, No. 14954. but
seed is a trilie larger.
22634. Black. Seed flatter than any other of the same size
received from China.
22635. Vigna unguiculata < L. ) Walp. Cowpea.
Chinese Red. Apparently identical with No. 17328, which is the progeny
of No. 6557.
Varietal descriptions of the above were made by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
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20 SEEDS ami PLANTS IMPORTED.
22637 to 22640. Pisum \i;\ i nse L. Canada field pea.
Prom Guelph, Canada. Presented by Prof. 0. A. Zavltz, Ontario Agricul-
tural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 16, L908.
22637. Multipliers. 22639. White Scimitar.
22638. Clamart. 22640. Canadian Beauty.
22641 and 22642.
Prom Paris, Prance. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux <v Co. Received
April 8, 1908.
22641. Bryonia dioica Jacq.
"An herbaceous, climbing member of the pumpkin family, Interesting
on account of tin* handsome foliage with development of remarkably long
tendrils. The large perennial root, sliced and dried, appears on the drug
market under the name of Bryonia, and is a very highly valued drug,
especially in homeopathic medicine." (R. II. True.)
22642. ECBALLIUM ELATEBITJM (L.) A. Rich.
"An herbaceous, hairy annual, producing a trailing vine and character-
istic cucurbitaceous inflorescence. The fruit on ripening undergoes a
process of softening, which results finally in the splitting of the coating
of the fruit and the squirting out of the seeds and soft pulp. Hence the
name ' Squirting cucumber.' The drug elaterinm is obtained from the
juice pressed from the nearly ripe fruit. This juice after straining
deposits an opaque grayish sediment which forms the characteristic
elaterium cakes seen in the commercial article." (R. II. True.)
22643. Penniseti m americanum (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
From Cape Town, South Africa. Presented by Dr. E. A. Nobbs, Department
of Agriculture. Received April IT, 1008.
" Seed of X'l/oiit, pronounced knee-out : is extensively grown in Bechuanalaml
and all over Rhodesia ; is used as a native food and is also given to mules. It
is similar in character to Kafir corn but finer and smaller, and I think may be
of considerable value.'* i\nhh
22644 to 22649.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Mr. John L. Stuart.
Received April 18, 1908.
The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen :
22644 to 22646. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
22644. Smoky yellow. Looks like it might possibly be a mixture.
22645. Greenish yellow. Similar in appearance to Haberlandt,
No. 17263.
22646. " Yellow. Practically identical with No. 18619.
22647. Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight. -
Black.
22648. Vigna sesqi cpedalis (L.) W. F. Wight.
Red.
22649. Medicago denticulata Willd. Bur clover.
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 21
22650 to 22652.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received April 15, 1908.
The following plants :
22650. Amygdalus persica L. Peach.
Shanghai. "These peaches are called the Honey peach, and I think
are very fine." (Farnham.)
22651. Citrus aubantium sinensis L. Sweet orange.
Canton. " If you have not this variety in America, it would be a great
boon to introduce it.
"Mrs. Farnham and I have eaten oranges in many parts of the world,
in southern Europe, taken fresh from the trees outside of Jafa, the
famous Navel orange of California, and elsewhere, and are of the opinion
that the Canton is far the most delicious. There is a very long season,
from, say, December to April, and it seems to me that there must be
slightly different varieties, resembling the varieties of apples that come
on through the different seasons, though with far less difference.*'
(Fa rnli a in. )
22652. Citrus aurantium sinensis L. Sweet orange.
Swatow. "The Swatow oranges are much admired by some. They
grow to a large size and are a deep orange color, with a soft skin that is
easily removed even without a knife. The lobes easily fall apart; they
are covered with a thin silky skin which incloses (he very sweet pulp
and juice. You may like to call it the Sweet orange, or. as the Chinese
say, Honey orange, or, better still, Swatow^ as that is, I understand, the
only place where it is raised." (Farnham.)
22653 and 22654.
From Grahamstown, Cape Colony. South Africa. Presented by Dr. S.
Schonland, Albany Museum. Received April 11, 1908.
22653. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kafir.
Red.
22654. Paspalum dilatatum Poir. Large water grass.
22655. Quercus suber L. Cork oak.
From Barcelona, Spain. Presented by Mr. Peter Campbell, the Nairn
Linoleum Company, Kearny, X. J. Received April 18, 1908.
"These acorns were procured for the purpose of getting on hand a large
stock of plants which can be used in experiments in establishing groves of cork
oaks in this country as a possible commercial source of cork.*' (Fischer.) i S
S. P. I. No. 21732 for other importation. )
22656. Eragrostis abyssinica (Jacq.) Schrad. Teff.
From province of Harrar, Abyssinia, Africa. Presented by Mr. Robert I'.
Skinner, American consul-general, Marseille. Franco. Received April 11,
1908.
"This seed was produced in the region <»f Harrar at an altitude of 1,800
meters (5,905 feet). Teff is found throughout The province of Harrar at alti-
tudes varying from 1,000 to 2,000 meters (3,280 feel to 6,56& feet ). and is sown
in various kinds of soil." (Skinner.) (Sec Nos. 1 7< H >4 and 17095 for descrip-
tion.)
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22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22657 to 22661.
From Bucharest, Roumania. Presented i>y Mr. Horace G. Knowles, Ameri-
can minister. Received April 2, L908.
22657 and 22658. CiTBUXLUS vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
22657.
" Seed from ;t small, round, green, and thin-skinned melon about
the size of an average grapefruit and as sweet as an orange. lis
shape and size — just large enough for one person — and delicious
flavor would make it immensely popular for serving at clubs,
hotels, and restaurants." (Knowles.)
22658.
"Another variety of small melon." (Knowles.)
22659 to 22661. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon.
" These yellow melon seeds are from the most delicious nmskmelons or
cantaloupes I ever tasted, and the flavor is as far ahead of the Rockyford
as the Rockyford is ahead of the Jersey cantaloupe. If these melons
could be grown in the United States to the perfect state they attain here,
they would make an invaluable addition to the fruits of our country."
(Knowles.)
22659.
" Oblong, yellow melon. Thin skin, thick meat, and very sweet."
(Knoivles.)
22660.
" Large, round, yellow melon. Firm meat and deliciously sweet.
Was fully ripe October 1 and was grown in light soil with plenty
of sun." (Knowles.)
22661.
"Another variety of round, sweet, yellow melon." (Knowles.)
22662. Chayota edtjlis Jacq. Chayote.
From New Orleans, La. Purchased from the J. Steckler Seed Company.
Received April 22, 1908.
" Fruits of a smooth variety of chayote secured for distribution in the South-
ern States with the object of encouraging its culture for the market." (Fischer.)
22663. Rubus sp. Raspberry.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received April 21, 1908.
" Plants I have found growing wild on the rocky and sandy mountain side,
but in good soil, 2,000 feet above the sea." (Farnham.)
22664 to 22669.
. From Paris, France. Presented by Prof. Y. Costantin, director, Museum of
Natural History, rue Buffon 61. Received April 24, 1908.
22664. Andropogon halepensis (L.) Brot.
22665. Panicum sp. (?)
22666. Arrhexatherum elatius ttjberosus (Gilib.) Skeels. (Avena
tuberosa Gilib.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 23
22664 to 22669— Continued.
22667. Anthephora hermaphrodita (L.) Kuntze.
22668. Phleum panictjlatum Huds.
22669. Phleum arenarium L.
22670. Citrus aurantium L. Bigarade.
From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received April 24, 1908.
Natsu mikan. ''The Natsu mikan, or 'summer orange,' is needed here as a
successor of grapefruit at the season when there is nothing at all to take the
place of that most refreshing fruit. Nothing equals the piercing, delicious
acidity of Natsu mikan, which is decidedly a sour orange, not in the least like
a lemon or a lime. Nothing is so refreshing on a hot summer morning as half
of a Natsu mikan, and orangeade made of Natsu mikan is different from
lemonade and much hetter.
" I remember gratefully the plates heaped with peeled sections of Natsu
mikan, with the accompanying plates of sugar, that are offered one at private
houses and at monasteries on Japanese summer days.
"It seems to me that the Natsu mikan is more often seen on fruit stands in
Tokyo than formerly, and more often offered to the foreigner. The largest
and finest, they say, come from Yamaguchi prefecture, at the foot of the Inland
Sea.
" It is a great improvement on the Chinese pomelo, which is so often dry and
tasteless, and I shall be glad when we can have it throughout the summer in
America." (Eliza R. Scidmore.) (See No. 9268 for previous introduction and
further description.)
22671 to 22696.
From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, April 20, 1908.
A collection of seeds and cuttings, as follows:
22671. Abies sp. Fir.
From Peisantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 256, Feb. 21,
1908.) A very tall growing fir, having small light green needles and
light-colored, round, oblong cones. Found growing at 6,000 to 7,000 feet
altitude. Chinese name Tchien shu." (Meyer.)
22672. Abies sp.
From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 257, Feb.
25, 1908.) A medium-tall fir, having large, curved needles with a bluish
bloom on them, and bearing long, tapering cones of a chocolate-brown
color. Collected at an altitude between 8,000 and 9,000 feet. Chinese
name Tchien shu." (Meyer.)
22673. Pinus sp.
From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 25S, Feb.
27, 1908.) A tall-growing pine, fit for forestry purposes. Chinese name
Sung shu." (Meyer.)
22674. Larix sp. Larch.
From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 259, Feb.
25, 1908.) A larch of medium-sized height, growing on sterile mountain
sides at very high elevations, 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Fit as a forestry tree
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22671 to 22696 Continued.
in cold-wintered regions, ns it grows on the northern exposed mountain
slopes, where the snow does nol mell until way Into May. Chinese name
Vsai shu." {Meyer.)
22675. Sybinga villosa Vahl. (?) Lilac.
From Nansantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 2<'»'.>, Feb.
26, t.»m;. i A lilac found growing ;ii high elevations, 7,000 to 8,000 feet.
S;ii»i t<> boar large panicles of white flowers. Chinese name Sar shu."
< Meyer.)
22676. Crataegus sp. Hawthorn.
From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 271,
Feb. -7, 1908.) A hawthorn growing into a small tree having very large
spines; oven the trunk is covered with branched spines. Chinese name
Ling ching tse." (Meyer.)
22677. Rhododendron sp.
From Shanfengko, Shansi. Wutaishan region, China. "(No. 278, Feb.
29, 1908.) A rhododendron of dense, shrubby growth, 4 to 5 feet high,
growing on cliffs at about 5,000 feet altitude; apparently rare."
(Meyer.)
22678. Ulmus sp. Elm.
From Yento, Shansi, China. "(No. 275, Mar. 1, 190S. ) A densely
branched elm of shrubby growth, occasionally growing into a small tree;
found growing on a sunny rocky mountain slope at about 4,000 feet alti-
tude." ( Meyer. )
22679. Abies sp. Fir.
From Talautse, Shansi, China. "(No. 277, Mar. 1, 1908.) A fir of a
peculiar drooping appearance: found growing in an old temple court;
only one specimen. Chinese name Tchien shu." (Meyer.)
22680. Pinus sp. Pine.
From Tongdjautchang, Shansi, China. "(No. 278, Mar. 2, 1008.) A
pine of very dense foliage and growing into a stately tree of imposing
appearance; rare." (Meyer.)
22681. Rosa xanthina Lindl. Rose.
From Tsintse. Shansi, China. "(No. 288, Mar. 9, 1908.) A wild yel-
low rose growing in large masses on dry and sterile mountain slopes.
Will in the future prove to be the best grafting stock for high-class roses
in sterile and arid locations; is used by the Chinese as a stock for roses
in pets. Chinese name Moo ro tse." (Meyer.)
22682. Ulmus sp. Elm.
From Tsintse. Shansi, China. "(No. 290, Mar. 9, 1908.) An elm of
shrubby growth, which becomes a small tree when left alone; has small
Prunns-like leaves, dense branches, ashy white bark, and very hard,
tough weed, which is highly appreciated as construction material for cart
wheels. Grows in dry, rocky situations. Very well fit, as a small tree,
for reeky locations and Japanese gardens. Can easily be dwarfed.
Probably a new species. Chinese name Ych yii shu." (Meyer.)
22683. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse. Shansi, China. "(No. 293, Mar. 1, 1908.) A jujube
(Chinese date) tree, bearing large, oblong fruits of shining red color,
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22671 to 22696— Continued.
which are mainly used as a delicatesse, after having been soaked in weak
Chinese spirits for a couple of months. They have a hard skin and are
bad for the bowels. The trees can be planted close together (6 to S feet)
and do not apparently attain great size. Chinese name IIu ping tsao>
meaning bottle jujube. Is considered locally the best of the different
varieties grown." {Meyer.)
22684. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 294, Mar. 10, 190S.) A jujube
(Chinese date) having medium-sized, red-colored, oblong fruits which taper
toward the end. The trees grow to a large size, and when old have
hardly any side branches on the main limbs. Chinese name Mu shiny
hong tsao; might be called 'pointed jujube.'" {Meyer.)
22685. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 295, Mar. 10, 1908.) A jujube
(Chinese date) said to have red oblong fruits, which crack easily when
falling down. Trees medium sized. Chinese name Tsui ling tsao, mean-
ing 'fragile jujube.' Said to be a very poor keeper." {Meyer.)
22686. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 296, Mar. 10, 1908.) A jujube
(Chinese date) tree which grows very large and spreads out very much,
bearing small fruits of oblong shape, red color, and of a melting, sweet
taste; can not be kept long. Chinese name Lang tsao. Might be called
' melting jujube.' " {Meyer.)
22687. Syringa sp. Lilac.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 297, Mar. 10, 1908.) A very
floriferous lilac, growing often as a little tree ; found on dry mountain
slopes. Chinese name 8hau ting lisien." {Meyer.)
22688. Avena ntjda ixermis (Koern.) Asch. & Graeb. Oat.
From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi. China. "(No. 927a,
Feb. 25, 1908.) A hull-less oat found growing at 8,000 to 9,000 feet
elevation. May be of use in the elevated sections of the Rocky Mountain
regions. Chinese name Yrjh ma." (Meyer.)
22689. Hordeum distichox nudum L. Hull-less barley.
From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 928a,
Feb. 25, 1908.) A hull-less barley found growing at 8,000 to 9,000 feet
elevation. Is very rare in this region and might have been brought in
from Mongolia by the Mongolian pilgrims, who visit the Wutaishan re-
gion every year by the thousands. May be of great value in the short-
summered section of the United States. Chinese name Tsao ma."
{ Meyer. )
22690. Cannabis sativa L. Hemp.
From Tongchor, Shansi, Kwohsien District, China. "I No. 932a, Mar. 4,
1908.) Grown in mountain valleys: considered to be the best variety of
hemp of the Shansi Province, and sold in all of the towns and cities for
string and rope manufacture. Chinese name Shan ma tse." (Meyer.)
22691. Pinus btjngeana Zucc. Pine.
From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 934a, Mar. 13, 1908.) Sold on
the streets as a delicatesse, and said to come from the mountains of
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26 SEKPS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22671 to 22696 Continued.
northern Bonan. Chinese name Bung %%e. Apparently the same as
No. 797a I 8. P. I. No. 21997)." I Meyer.*)
22692. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Nausantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 935a, Feb.
28, 1908.) A tall-growing, bushy, red-flowered rose; found In thickets
on the mountain slopes. May be of use as a grafting stock for standard
roses. Chinese name Yeh hong mae kwei hua." I Meyer.)
22693. Rosa n win in a Lindl. Rose.
From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 936a, Mar. 0, 1908.) A wild
yellow rose, called Moo ro !*<â– by the Chinese. For further remarks see
No. 288 (S. P. I. No. 22681)." (Meyer.)
22694. Beassica oleracea L. Cabbage.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 937a, Feb. 28, 1908.) A
cabbage, flal like our own western cabbages, but growing on a high stem.
Can be kept frozen hard throughout the winter, and, after having been
washed with boiling water, can be served with oil and vinegar as an
excellent salad, tasting quite sweet. Grows at 4,000 to 7,000 feet
altitude. Fit for the northern and the alpine regions of the United
States. Chinese name Whe tse pai tsai." (Meyer.)
22695. COTOXEASTER INTEGERRIMA Medic.
From Nausantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 938a, Feb.
26, 1908.) A shrub growing in shady locations on the mountain slopes;
bears black berries ; height 3 to 10 feet, according to amount of light and
exposure. Hard wooded. Chinese name Shan he tsao." (Meyer.)
22696. Syringa sp. Lilac.
From mountains near Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 944a, Mar. 10,
1908.) A very floriferous lilac found on dry mountain slopes; grows
often to be a little tree. Cuttings sent under No. 297 (S. P. I. No.
226S7). Chinese name Slum tiny hsien." (Meyer.)
22704 to 22714.
From Saigon, Cochin China. Pres?nted by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American
consul. Received April 21, 1908.
22704. Saguerus pinnatus Wurmb.
22705. Oxcosperma sp.
22706. Archoxtophoexix alexaxdrae (F. Muell.) Wend. & Drude.
22707. Rhapis flabelliformis L'Herit.
22708. Dypsis pinnatifroxs Mart. (?)
22709. Sabal sp.
22710. Caryota mitis Lour. (?)
22711. . Licuala peltata Roxb. (?)
22712. Areca oleracea Jacq.
22713. Elaeis guixeexsis Jacq.
22714. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Yellow.
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22715 to 22730. Vigna uxguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Clemson College, S. C. Presented by Prof. C. L. Newman. Received
April, 1908.
Professor Newman made the hybrids indicated in the following list. The
selections were also made by him. Descriptive notes by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
22715.
(Newman's No. 2.) Evidently a hybrid between Blackeye and Taylor;
seed fully as large as Taylor.
22716. Blackeye X Extra Early Blackeye.
(Newman's No. 4.) Probably Blackeye X Black. Looks like Sport,
No. 17427, and Watson's Hybrid, No. 17425.
22717. California Blackeye X Taylor.
(Newman's No. 9.) Looks like No. 22715, but seed is smaller.
22718. Blackeye X Black Bunch.
(Newman's No. 12.) Not distinguishable from No. 22716.
22719. Blackeye X Black Bunch.
(Newman's No. 10.) Apparently identical with Nos. 22716 and 22718.
22720. Blackeye X Black.
(Newman's No. 13.) Looks like Holstein, No. 17327.
22721. Blackeye X Extra Early Blackeye.
(Newman's No. 16.) Appears identical with Nos. 22716, 22718, and
22719.
22722. Red.
(Newman's No. 26.) A selection from Clay.
22723. Clay.
(Newman's No. 27.) A selection from Clay.
22724. Clay.
(Newman's No. 28.) A self-seeding strain.
22725. Holstein.
(Newman's No. 43.) Seed exactly like No. 22720.
22726. Taylor X Large White Spot.
(Newman's No. 50.) Looks exactly like No. 22717.
22727. Taylor X Browneye.
(Newman's No. 51.) Has but very slight markings of the Taylor
variety.
22728. Warren's New Hybrid (?).
(Newman's No. 53.) Probably a hybrid between Warren's Neiv Hybrid
and one of the Lady varieties; is similar in appearance to Southdoum,
No. 17339, but the seed is a little smaller.
22729. Warren's Extra Early X Sugar Crowdcr.
(Newman's No. 57.) This is probably the same as our No. 17422, which
is also a hybrid between these two.
22730. Whippoorwill X Lady.
(Newman's No. 64.) Apparently identical with Guernsey, No. 17408.
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28 SKIDS AND PLANTS [MPORTBD.
22731 to 22737.
Prom Nlmboli, Post Mangrul-Dastgir, Distrid Amraoti, Berars, India.
Presented by Mr. Anant Sitaram Dbavale, tbrougb Mr. C. V. Piper.
Received April 24, 1908.
The following seeds :
22731. ('a.ian [ndicum Spreng.
•• Tur. A legume food crop. The dry fodder is generally fed to cattle."
t Dhavah . I
22732. [NDIGOFERA QLANDTJLOSA Wendl.
" Divale. An extraordinary leguminous planl ; grows on good soil and
shows the greatest number of root nodules. Used only for green manure."
i Dhavah . |
22733. Sesbah hisi'i.xosa (Jacq.) Steud. (Aeschynomene bispinosa
Jacq.)
•• Shevari. A legume forage crop; grown under irrigation; very nourish-
ing to sheep and bullocks when fed in green stale"' (Dhavale.)
22734. (Undetermined.)
"Shevari. A legume forage crop ; grown under irrigation; very nourish-
ing; is fed to bullocks in green stale.'* (Dhavale.)
22735. Sesban aegyptiaca Pers. ( ?)
"Savara. A legume forage crop: is fed t<> bullocks and sheep in green
state. Grows wild." {Dim rale.)
22736. Ciceb arietinum L.
"Harbhara. A legume food crop; is fed to horses .in green state, and
the seed also when dry. Horses love it most." {Dhavale.)
22737. Psoralea cobylifolia I..
••lia nii-lii. A legume plant; is fed to buffaloes; very rarely bears root
nodules." (Dhavale.)
22738. Pisum sativum L. Pea.
From Boston. Mass. Received through It. & J. Farquhar & Co., April 27,
l«.i08.
'"To he used for breeding purposes." I Young.)
22739. ( V< tijbita pepo L. Squash.
From Shanghai. Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received April IT, 1908.
"A fine winter squash (Chinese)." (Farnham.)
22740 and 22741. Colocasia spp. Taro.
From Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. Presented by Dr. C. J. J. Van Hall,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 28, 1908. „
The following tubers :
22740.
"Hindoe-taya. This has been imported by British Indian coolies."
(Van Hall.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 29
22740 and 22741— Continued.
22741.
"Agoe-taya. (Agoe=swine.) Is a very coarse variety."' I Van Hall.)
•• These two taya varieties are the only new ones I found in this colony."
(Van Hall.)
22742. Toluifera pereirae (Klotz) Baill.
From San Salvador. Presented by Mr. Jose C. Zeledon, Botica Francesa,
San Jose de Costa Rica. Received April 28, L908.
"The tree from which the Peruvian balsam is obtained. Since the plant has
so much economic importance commercially, it may prove interesting."
(Zeledon.)
22743. Citrulli s vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
From Panama. Presented by Miss M. M. Childs, of the United States For-
est Service. Received April 29, 1908.
" This melon is of average size, lemon-yellow inside, and its flavor somewhat
resembles the hickory nut. The rind is very hard and white. The pulp is much
softer than the ordinary watermelon, and its juice is used to flavor ice cream.
Considered very fine by Americans at Panama, and called by them Panamanian
watermelon." ( Childs. )
22744. Caxaxga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thorns. Hang ilang.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. N. Whitford, chief, Division of
Forest Investigations, Bureau of Forestry, Department of the Interior.
Received April 21, 1908.
"The ilang ilang grows here (Saigon. Cochin China) in some profusion, but
it has not yet been cultivated to any considerable commercial extent, as it
might be, for its rare perfume. It is a handsome tree, symmetrical and stately,
reaching a height of 50 feet or more. It has a smooth, hard, grayish bark resem-
bling that of the beech. It flowers in April and May, or perhaps even earlier.
The long, strap-like, yellowish petals give out a rich, spicy fragrance, somewhat
resembling that of cinnamon and very pronounced just after a rain. It grows
very well in this hard, black soil of Cochin China, but I am unable to say just
what soil it prefers.'" (Conner.) (For further description see S. P. I. Nos.
3793, 3897, and 20908.)
22745. Aralia racemosa L. Spikenard.
From North Clarendon, Vt. Presented by Mr. James Barrett. Received
April 29, 1908.
•• Natural habitat is a partly shady place where it can have leaf mold to feed
on." (Barrett.) (For further description see S. P. I. No. 21658.)
22746 to 22753.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director. Department
of Agriculture. Received April 27. 1908.
Seed of each of the following:
22746. Vigna si:s(»riPEDALrs (L.) W. F. Wight.
•■Speckled, reddish brown seeds, similar to No. 21oG2. but seeds are
shorter." (Nielsen.)
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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22746 to 22753 Continued.
22747. VlGNA BESQUIPEDALI8 (L.) W. F. Wight
"Reddish brown seeds. lighter In color than No. 22746." (Nielsen.)
22748. Clitobia hi 1 1 bopb vi i. a Lam.
22749 to 22753. Clitobia ternatea L.
22749. Fl. alba. 22752. Fl. coerulea.
22750. Fl. atrocoerulea. 22753. Fl. violacea.
22751. Fl. Bryni.
22754. Poa eaquatoreensis Hack. (?)
From Ecuador. Presented by Mr. L. Ordonez. 537 Harrison street, San
Francisco, Cal., through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 20, 1908.
"This is considered one of the best native grasses of Ecuador; grows very
well on light soil with irrigation, but thrives also on dry land."' (Ordonez.)
22755. Brassica rapa L. Turnip.
From Helsingfors, Finland. Purchased from Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received
April 29, 1908.
Petrowski. " We grew this turnip last season at the stations at Sitka, Ram-
part, and Copper Valley, and at none of these places was this variety of turnip
attacked by the pest (root maggot), although other varieties growing alongside
were badly affected." (Prof. ('. C. Georgeson, Alaska Agricultural Experiment
Station.) (For other introduction see No. 19554.)
22756 and 22757. Brassica rapa L. Turnip.
From Helsingfors, Finland. Presented by Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received
April 25, 19CS.
22756. Flat Round Yellow Finnish.
22757. Yellow Round Red-Top.
22758 to 22761.
From India. Presented by T. F. Main, esq., Deputy Director of Agriculture,
Poona, Bombay, India. Received April 28, 1908.
From Dharwar District :
22758. Vigna catjang (Burm.) TValp.
From Surat District :
22759. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp.
Similar in appearance to S. P. I. No. 21292.
22760. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp.
22761. Phaseolus aconitifolius Jacq. Moth bean.
22762 and 22763. Olea europaea L. Olive.
From Sfax, Tunis. Purchased from Chatel & Jacquemart. Received April
29, 1908.
Chemlali. Truncheons and seed. (See S. P. I. No. 13567 for description.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 81
22764. Andropogon sericeus R. Br.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri-
culture. Received May 1, 1908.
" New South Wales Bluegrass. The seed is this year's crop grown in the
Transvaal." (Davy.)
22765 to 22770. Colocasia esctjlenta (L.) Schott. Taro.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director. Department
of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 1, 1908.
The following tubers. The nomenclature is mainly that of Hasskarl, Cat. PI.
Hort. Bogor., 55. The Malay names are also quoted.
22765. Variety polyrrhiza Hsskl., subvariety viridis. " Kimpoel idjoh."
22766. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubri-nervis. "Talus
romah banteng."
22767. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubra. "Talus lampoeng-
merah."
22768. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubra. "Talus bajabon."
22769. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety " Talus goenoeng tjisalak."
22770. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety " Talus kekes."
22771. Mtjsa paradistaca L. Banana.
From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr.
E. Andre, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 1, 1908.
" This banana is of the small kind known here as Fig." (Andre.)
"A small ornamental banana which has small fruits and numerous seeds."
(Barrett.)
22772 to 22774.
From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr.
E. Andre. Received May 1, 1908.
22772. Tounatea simplex (Vahl.) Tanb.
"A small, smooth-barked tree, branching like an elm. Leaves short
petioled, alternate, 3 inches long, smooth; veins on under surface yel-
lowish. Flowers borne in three-flowered racemes, in axils of leaves, at
the tips of the branches. Corolla 1A inches long, pale yellow. Wood hard
and fine grained; used for lathe work." (H. Pittier.)
22773. Gliricidia maculata H. B. & K.
"An unarmed tree, with alternate, compound leaves. Flowers resem-
bling those of black locust in size, but pink." (H. B. d- K.)
22774. Cyxometka trinitensis Oliv.
"A small tree of the senna family. Leaves alternate, compound, of two
obliquely oblong leaflets, 3 to 4 inches long. Flowers in small, many-
flowered, axillary, sessile clusters. Fruit a one-seeded, globular legume.
1 to 2 inches in diameter." (Oliv.)
22775 to 22778.
From Asmara, Eritrea, North Africa. Presented by the director, Colonial
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 29, 1908.
22775. Juniperus procera Hochst.
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32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22775 to 22778 Continued.
"A handsome tree, growing l'."> to 1<> meters In central Africa, its native
habitat, and its wood is useful in the manufacture <>f various small
articles.' < Wight, i
22776. < >\v 1 1 \ \\ i in i: \ ibyssinica (Rich.) Munro.
22777. Acacia i.aiiai Steud. ».v Hochst. •
22778. Albizzia am in i.i.MixTiCA (A. Rich.) Brongn.
22779. ("mas sp.
From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist.
Received April 27. 1908.
" Zenboua. Large tree: spiny; large leaves with a short petiole, slightly
winged. Fruit large, depressed, terminated by a flat protuberance. It has been
propagated at El-Kantara, in the oasis, where it attains large dimensions. It is
very nearly related to the ' Pomme de Adam' and the rough lemon of Florida.
Resists gummosis at El-Kantara, near Biskra. Would constitute a good graft-
ing stock for the oasis." {Trabut.)
22781 to 22783.
From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. A. W. Bartlett, gov-
ernment botanist, Botanic Gardens, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received
May 1, 1008.
The following seeds:
22781. SOPHORA TOMENTOSA L.
A small tree, with large, odd-pinnate leaves. Flowers yellow, in stout
racemes, about inches long. Distribution, tropical shores throughout
the world. (Extract from H. Trimen, Handb. Fl. CojL)
22782. Vinca rosea L. Madagascar periwinkle.
" Tender, erect subshrub with oblong leaves. Flowers rosy or white,
often with a pink eye ; produced all summer. Sometimes called Cape
periwinkle and Old Maid." [Bailey, Cycl. Amcr. Ilort.)
22783. Campomanesia cf.rasoides (Cambess.) A. Gray.
•'A shrub with opposite, elliptical, petioled leaves, bearing white flowers
in the axils. Fruit the size of a cherry. A native of Brazil." (Cam-
besscdes. )
22784. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Alicante, Spain. Procured through the consular agent at Alicante, by
Mr. R. L. Sprague, American consul, Gibraltar, Spain. Received May 4,
1008.
"Elche. This variety, called in Spanish the 'broad-leaved of Elche,' was
called to my attention by Doctor Trabut, of Algiers. It is supposed by him to
be a distinct strain of alfalfa which is grown quite generally near the town of
Elche. Spain." (Fairchild.)
22785 and 22786.
From Belize, British Honduras. Presented by Mr. E. J. F. Campbell, super-
intendent, Botanic Station. Received April 30, 1008.
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22785 and 22786— Continued.
22785. i Undetermined. )
•'Indigenous velvet bean." (Campbell.)
22786. (Undetermined.)
" Indigenous handsome blue-flowered legume." (Campbell.)
22787. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorgo.
From Hoxie, Kans. Presented by Mr. M. G. Blackman, through Mr. Carle-
ton R. Ball. Received May 1, 1908.
" Club Head. A sorgo or sweet sorghum not identical with any known
variety: possibly a hybrid between Amber and Orange — at any rate related to
Amber." (Ball.)
22788 to 22790. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Tashkend, Turkestan. Purchased from Mr. H. W. Duerrschmidt.
Received May 4, 1908.
Turkestan.
22788. From the district of Aulieata, severe winter, average summer.
22789. From Tschimkent, average summer, not cold winter.
22790. From Khiva, hot summer, mild winter.
22791 to 22793.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. N. Whitford, chief, Division of
Forest Investigations, Bureau of Forestry, Department of the Interior.
Received May 4, 1908.
22791. Chrysophyllum sp. (?)
" This is a rare species, growing in the forests, with a fruit about the
size of a Japanese persimmon. It has a slightly agreeable taste." (Whit-
ford. )
22792. Sterculia foetida L.
" Calumpang. An oil is made from these seeds." (Whitford.) (For
further description see No. 17139.)
22793. Pithecolobium acle (Blanco) Vidal.
u Acle is one of our valuable timber trees. In quality it is the near-
est wood we have to walnut." (Whitford.)
22794 to 22796.
From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American
consul. Received May 4, 1908.
22794. Irvingia oliveri Pierre.
22795. Anona squamosa L. (For description see Xo. 9024.)
22796. Anona reticulata L. (For description see No. 5210.)
22797 to 22809.
From Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer. Received
May 2, 1908.
61160— Bui. 142—09 3
34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22797 to 22809 Continued.
The following seeds, with Mexican names:
22797 to 22802. PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS L. Scarlet runner.
" Frijol patol. There are six different colored beans under this name.
Cultivation may reveal some new novelties and it may prove a fine orna-
mental; it is much grown here to run over arbors. The green pods are
eaten." < Palmer.)
22797. White.
22798. Black.
22799. Lavender, mottled with black.
22800. Mauve, mottled with lavender.
22801. Mauve, mottled with black.
22802. Black, mottled with mauve and gray.
22803. Capsicum frutescens L. Pepper,
" Chile </ iii pin. From the mountains. It is locally much used, especially
in vinegar." (Palmer.)
22804 to 22809. Capsicum annuum L. Pepper.
22804. "Chile tapatio." Cultivated in Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico.
22805. "Chile negro:' Cultivated in Julimez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
22806. "Chile mirosoe." Cultivated in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
22807. "Chile Colorado." Cultivated in Chihuahua City, Mexico.
22808. "Chile bolito." Cultivated in Sta. Rosalia, Chihuahua,
Mexico.
22809. "Chile pasilla." Cultivated in. San Pablo and Meoqui,
Chihuahua, Mexico.
22810. Cucurbita pepo L. Pumpkin.
From Jerusalem, Palestine. Presented by Mr. John E. Dinsmore, American
Colony, through Mr. Thomas R. Wallace, American consul. Received
April 29, 1908.
"The Arabic name is Kusa. It is probably a variety of vegetable marrow
and is prepared for food in several ways: It may be boiled, fried, stewed,
baked, etc. The most common way of cooking it in the Orient is to scoop out
the inside and to stuff it with rice, meat, and butter, which is highly seasoned,
and then boil it until well done.
" Plant the seeds in hills 2 inches deep, two or three in each hill, in a very
light, well-worked loam. Until the plants appear above ground, care must be
taken that the ground does not become caked, as otherwise the plants will be
destroyed. In Palestine they grow without any rain whatsoever, but there are
heavy dews." (Dinsmore.)
22811 to 22818.
From Saigon. Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American
consul. Received May 6, 1908.
The following tubers :
22811. Calaoium bicolor (Ait.) Vent.
22812. Amorphophallus campanulatus fRoxb.) Blume.
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22811 to 22818— Continued.
22813. Pinellia cochinchinense (Blniiie) W. F. Wight. (Arisaema
cochinchinense Blunie.)
22814. Colocasia indica ( Lour. ) Kunth.
22815. Xanthosoma sagittaefolium (L.) Schott.
22816. Alocasia macrorrhiza (L.) Schott.
22817. Arum sp. (?)
22818. Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott.
"As many as seven species of the Colocasia are found native in Cochin China,
two of which are edible. Of these two, the Colocasia indica and the Colocasia
esculenta, known to the natives as Khoia mon sen and Khoia mon sap, respec-
tively, the latter, which is by far the best species for food as well as in yield,
includes two additional varieties, known as Mon ding and Mon mink tia.
" In addition to these edible species, there are as many as four ornamental
varieties, and one, the Pinellia cochinchinense, is a medicinal herb ; all flourish
in a wild state.
" The cultivation of the edible species should begin in March or April. They
require a marshy soil and are planted in ridges like sweet potatoes, about 30
cm. apart, with about twice that space between the ridges. Young offshoots
from the bottom of the plants are also used for plant propagation, and the time
necessary to mature is six months.
" The tubers are eaten boiled, the same as the sweet potato, and a kind of
flour is also made from them. The price of a picul of 60 kilograms is 1
piaster 80 — less than 7 cents per pound." (Conner.)
22819. Dexdrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Bamboo.
From India. Presented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de Lehaie, Saint Symphorien,
Belgium, through Lady Brandis, 21 Kaiserstrasse, Bonn, Germany.
Received May 6, 1908.
See S. P. I. Xo. 21548 for description.
22820 to 22824. Axdropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
From Entebbe, Uganda. Presented by Mr. M. T. Da we, officer in charge.
Botanical, Forestry, and Scientific Department, deceived April 6, 1908.
Seed of the following sorghums ; varietal descriptions by Mr. Carleton R. Ball :
22820.
Apparently a sweet sorghum from discoloration of pith ; seed and
glumes similar in shape and size to Sumac sorgo, but branches longer
and spreading. Seeds remarkably small.
22821.
Similar to Xo. 22820; pith also discolored; head much longer; seeds
larger.
22822.
Large head : long spreading branches ; glumes short, black, shining ;
seeds flattened, somewhat pointed at tip, orange-red or paler to nearly
dirty white.
22823.
Similar to Xo. 22822, but head and branches smaller ; seeds dirty white
or with pinkish tinge.
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36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22820 to 22824 Continued.
22824.
Similar to No. 22823, bul branches heavier; head more compact; seeds
nearly white.
All excepl No. 22820 are closely related In general character, varying chiefly
in color of seed :intl size of bead. The first differs by much smaller and
blunter seeds.
22825. [Jlmus pumila L. Elm.
Prom Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank
N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, May 0, 190S.
"i No. 664, Mai-. 2<i. 1908.) Var. pendula. A new form of a weeping elm; said
to be the only tree of its kind in existence. Growing on a grave at Fengtai.
Well lit as a cemetery tree in the semiarid regions of the United States. Chinese
name /,////.'/ tsao yu shu, meaning dragon's claw elm, on account of the rather
gnarled branches." (Meyer.)
22826. Citrus aurantium sinensis L. Sweet orange.
From Kabylia, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist.
Algiers, Algeria. Received May 11, 1908.
"Garden orange. Matures last of April to May. Fruit very sweet."
(Trabut.)
22827. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze.
From Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. William Allan, 136 W. 79th street,
New York, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received May 11, 1908.
" Beans found growing wild over our place in Porto Rico ; the pods are more
the shape of cowpeas, but not over 4 inches long, and contain a brown bean.
The plant is bushy, standing about 18 to 24 inches high. It does not run and
seems to make only one growth per year ; it has a large, bulbous root, similar
to a ruta-baga turnip, some of them I have seen plowed up measuring 6 to 8
inches in diameter; very starchy when cut open." (Allan.) (For further
description see S. P. I. No. 22971.)
22828 to 22832. Dioscorea spp. Yam.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, officiating
superintendent, Royal Botanic Garden, through Mr. O. W. Barrett.
Received May 11. 1908.
The following tubers, vernacular names in italic:
22828. Dioscorea alata I..
Kham <i1n.
22829. Dioscorea rubella Roxb.
Guraniya alu.
22830. Dioscorea purpurea Roxb.
Rakto guraniya alu.
22831. Dioscorea fasciculata Roxb.
Susni alu.
"The above are cultivated generally, and edible when cooked." {Smith.)
22832. Dioscorea anguina Roxb.
Kukur alu.
"This variety is wild; not eaten." (Smith.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 37
22833. Panicum maximum Jacq.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy,
government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri-
culture. Received May 11, 1908.
" Bush-Buffel grass, one of our best perennial pasture and hay grasses. In
the 'Flora Capensis,' Stapf refers this to Panicum maximum, but cultivated
side by side with the latter for several years at my experiment station it shows
marked and constant differences; these may not prove to be other than va-
rietal, but are sufficient for cultural purposes. Our Buff el grass is finer in
texture than Guinea grass and is not so tropical in its requirements. It is
found in very dry country at an altitude of about 2.500 to 2,600 feet; it is
somewhat sensitive to frost, the tops dying but the roots not being killed in
winter. It may prove a useful grass on light soils in the Southern States and
is worth trial also in Arizona and southern California. This is the principal
feed of stock which trek down to the ' Winter's veld ' in winter, and it is said
to have great fattening properties even when dry. Seed does not ripen evenly."
(Davy.)
22834. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From near San Pedro, near Pacasmayo, Peru. Purchased in Peru by
Wessel, Duval & Co., New York. N. Y. Secured from them by Mr. C. J.
Brand. Received May 12, 1908.
Andean. " This alfalfa was secured through the same firm as was the Peru-
vian alfalfa, S. P. I. No. 9303, described in Bulletin 118, Bureau of Plant
Industry." ( Brand.)
" The parties in Peru who secured the seed state : ' The price to-day (June 9)
is about 75 soles per 100 pounds Spanish, on board, Pacasmayo, packed in
double bags. San Pedro seed is considered the best on the coast, but in our
opinion that harvested in other parts of the province is just as good.
"'Alfalfa is generally sown (when there is water) in the months of June to
September (the winter months), when the pasture grows highest, for in the
summer months the alfalfa does not flourish and remains small. In general,
the alfalfa fields last for four or more years, being cut down every 45 days.
Alfalfa is sown in all kinds of earth, except in that containing saltpeter, which
kills the plant. (Loose, sandy soil with moist subsoil is the best.)
" 'As to harvesting the seed, this is uncertain. Very often the alfalfa fields
flower in the best way, but with one or two nights of low temperature, all the
flowers fall off and consequently the harvest of seed is bad. It is not possible
to state the quantity of seed which can be gathered in this province in one year,
for this depends on the abundance of alfalfa and the number of fields which
are left for seed. The older the alfalfa fields the better seed they yield. Dur-
ing this year many of the fields which were left for seed have failed, for the
reasons given above ; still we consider that about 2,000 quintals of seed will
have been gathered/" (Wessel. Duval & Co.)
22835 to 22860. Phoenix dactylifera L. Date.
From the Persian Gulf region. Received through Mr. William C. Magelssen,
American consul, Bagdad, Turkey, May 14, 1908.
22835. Maktum (Asfar). 22838. Khastawi.
22836. Maktum (Ahmar). 22839. Halaici.
22837. Ascherasi. 22840. KhadrauL
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SEEDS ANIi PLANTS IMPORTED.
22835 to 22860 Continued.
22841.
8tlk( ri.
22851.
22842.
Shukker Modabel.
22852.
22843.
Barban,
22853.
22844.
Beneffshi.
22854.
22845.
11 u ss< in /â– :/'/' r â– ml i.
22855.
22846.
Taberzi I
22856.
22847.
Zehdi.
22857.
22848.
MdUili.
22858.
22849.
Jozi.
22859.
22850.
Shukki /'.
22860.
SJiih.ri A sfar.
Duggal (Omkom-el Almiar)
Duggal (Sultani).
Duggal (Shomaieh).
It a ggal (Hilwa).
A sch < nisi (Male).
Khastawi I Mule).
Bafban (Male).
Zehdi (Male).
Khadrawi (Male).
22861 to 22873.
From Peking, Cbilili, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
cultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., May 4,
1908.
The following seeds and cuttings :
22861. Populus sp. . Poplar.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 260, Feb. 27, 1908.) A white-
barked poplar, standing apparently between P. alia tomentosa (Carr.)
Wesm. and P. balsamifera suaveolens (Fisch.) Wesm. Growing at 5,000
to 8,000 feet elevation. Fsed extensively for sand and stone binding, and
planted at the mouth of ravines so as to prevent the mountain torrents
carrying their debris into the cultivated lands of the valleys. Of use to us
for the same purpose, and as a cheerful avenue tree for winter effects.
Chinese name Ching yang shu, meaning green poplar, on account of the
bark being very green as long as the tree is young." (Meyer.)
22862. (Undetermined.)
From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi. China. "(No. 265, Feb.
25, 1908.) A shrub resembling a Lonicera, but spiny on the young shoots
and of a very open growth. Found in shady, sandy spots in a larch forest at
about s,000 feet elevation. Chinese name Tcheng pee." {Meyer.)
22863. Philadelphia sp. (?)
From Tchailingtse Temple. Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 266, Feb.
25, 1908. i A low shrub growing in open places in a larch forest at about
8,000 feet elevation. Chinese name Lu too mo." (Meyer.)
22864. Hydbangea sp.
From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 267,
Feb. 27, 1908.) Probably Hydrangea vestita pubescens Maxim.; found
growing in dense shade, as the borders of a pine-tree plantation. Appar-
ently the same as No. 187 (S. P. I. No. 21925). Chinese name Mar pa tse."
( Meyer. )
22865. Viburnum sp.
From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 268,
Feb. 27, 1908.) Found growing in thickets on mountain slopes at high
altitudes." (Meyer.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 39
22861 to 22873— Continued.
22866. (Undetermined.) Sedge.
From near Taichou, Shansi, China. "(No. 279, Mar. 2, 1908.) A sedge
growing on strongly alkaline lands of a light sandy nature. Seems to be
able to stand any amount of drought." (Meyer.)
22867. Tamarix sp.
From near Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 287. Mar. 9, 1908.) A
Tamarix growing on sandy and strongly alkaline soils; might be utilized
in the alkaline sections of the western United States. Mostly seen as a
low shrub, but when left alone grows up into a small tree. The twigs
are used for basket making and for fuel. Chinese name Shan cheng liu.'*
(Meyer.)
22868. Funkia sp.
From Tsingyuenhsien, Shansi, China. "(No. 662. Mar. 12, 1908.) This
plant is said to bear large, white, fragrant flowers. Has to be kept
indoors in winter time. Chinese name Pai yu tchenff him." (Meyer.)
22869. Paeonia albiflora Pall. Peony.
From Bimoyen Temple, mountains west of Peking, Chihli, China.
"(No. 663, Mar. 18, 1908.) A very fine, white, double-flowered, fragrant
peony (herbaceous). Chinese name Pai shoo yoo hua" (Meyer.)
22870. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Licorice.
From near Mapootoo, Hsintchan District, Shansi. China. "(No. 939a.
Mar. 8, 1908.) Found growing along dry and exposed ridges." (Meyer.)
22871. Euonymus sp.
From near Tongehangdi, Kwohsien District, Shansi. China. "(No.
940a, Mar. 5, 190S.) Seeds picked up from the ground in a loess gorge,
where the small shrubs themselves were in unapproachable situations.""
(Meyer.)
22872. Euonymus sp.
From Taiyuanfu. Shansi. China. "(No. 941a. Mar. 13, 1908.) A
shrubby Euonymus, semideciduous, bearing many white capsules, out of
which the scarlet seeds peep. Is grown sparsely by the Chinese as a pot
plant for winter table decoration. Local name Shi yiie mae." (Meyer.)
22873. Rhamnus sp.
From mountains near Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 942a, Mar. 9,
1908.) A very dwarfy Rhamnus, found growing on dry, exposed moun-
tain slopes. Well fit for rockery purposes." (Meyer.)
22874 to 22885. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Tokyo, Japan. Purchased from the Tokyo Plant. Seed, and Imple-
ment Company. Received May 14, 1908.
The following seeds, varietal identifications and descriptions made by Mr.
H. T. Nielsen:
22874. Green.
22875. Flat King. Same as Nos. 19982 and 17252.
22876. Yellow. Similar in appearance to Edllybrook, No. 17209.
22877. Okute. Apparently identical with No. 19986.
22878. Butterball. Apparently identical with Nos. 19981 and 17273.
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40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22874 to 22885— Continued.
22879. Yellow. Evidently two varieties; mpst of the seed very similar
in appearance to Acme, No. 14954.
"22880. rellow. Quite closely resembling Holly brook.
22881. Green.
22882. Xellow. Apparently identical with No. 20892.
22883. Buckshot. Apparently identical with No. 199X7.
22884. Yellow, with a slight purple marking on many of the seeds.
22885. Amherst. Apparently identical with Nos. 19983 and 17275.
22886 to 22888.
From Swatow, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Mr. William Ashmore, jr.,
through Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, China.
Received May 14, 1908.
The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:
22886. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Black.
22S87. Vigna sesquifedalis ( L. ) W. F. Wight.
Red with one end and half of keel white.
22888. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp.
Similar in appearance to Chinese Red, Nos. 17328 and 22635, but seeds
are smaller.
22891 to 22895.
From Bridgetown, Barbados. British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John
R. Bovell, superintendent, Agricultural Department, at the request of the
Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies. Received
May 13, 1908.
The following tubers :
22891. Colocasia sp. Taro.
Japanese taro.
22892. Colocasia sp. Taro.
Malanga (via) Cuba.
22893. Colocasia sp. Taro.
Trinidad Yellow.
22894. Colocasia sp.
Dasheen.
22895. Xanthosoma sp. Yautia.
Amarilla.
For previous shipment and remarks, see Nos. 22513 to 22523.
22896. (Undetermined.)
From southern Brazil. Presented by Mr. H. Nehrling, Gotha, Fla., through
Mr. R. A. Young. Received May 18, 1908.
"A new root crop from southern Brazil, where it is called Mangarldas. The
tubers look much like Caladium tubers, but the foliage differs from that genus.
It is undoubtedly an aroid, but what it may be I do not know. It is cultivated
largely in southern Brazil for its edible tubers. It is certainly no Xanthosoma,
and it is no Colocasia:' (Nehrling.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 41
22897 to 22903.
From Paotingfu, Chihli, China. Presented by Rev. J. W. Lowrie, D. D M
through Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, China.
Received April 22, 1908.
The following seeds. Chinese names in italic as given by Mr. Lowrie. De-
scriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
22897 to 22901. Glycine htspida i Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
22897. Da ching don.
Green. Similar to No. 17857.
22898. Hwang don. .
Yellow.
22899. "Hei don. Boiled as a fodder for mules and horses. Oil
expressed from it, and refuse used as manure."
(Lowrie.)
Black. Similar to Cloud, No. 16790.
22900. " Da wu don. Tends to vary after successive plantings."
{Lowrie.)
Black. Similar in appearance to Nuttall, Nos. 17253 and 19183,
but has green cotyledons.
22901. Hsiao bai Jici don.
Smoky yellow.
22902. Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight.
Tsai don.
Red.
22903. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
Giang don.
Mottled. Similar in appearance to Nos. 17339 and 18617.
22904 to 22906.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
August. 1907.
The following seeds :
22904. Myrica nagi Thunb.
From Dongsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 732a, June 25, 1907.) Large-
fruited variety, called by foreigners the ' strawberry tree,' by the
Chinese Yang mae. A small evergreen tree or large shrub, bearing round,
wine red colored fruits which are very pleasing to the taste and can be
eaten fresh, stewed, or preserved in spirits. The Chinese say the tree
can not bear transplanting, so confine their roots by sowing them one or
two seeds in each pot." (Meyer.)
22905. Myrica nagi Thunb.
From Dongsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 733a, June 25, 1907.) Medium-
sized fruits. For further information see preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 22904). Besides being a very agreeable fruit, the tree is also de-
cidedly ornamental, especially when loaded with its carminic fruits.
Loves, apparently, sheltered, well-drained locations." (Meyer.)
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42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22904 to 22906— Continued.
22906. Mykk v \\..i Tlmnb.
From Dohgsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 734a, June 2r>, 1907.) Small-
fruited variety. For further remarks, see Nos. 732a and 733a (S. P. I.
Nos. 22904 and 22905). The Chinese graft the large, sweet-fruited vari-
eties upon the wild seedlings, but even among the seedlings there is a
large variation in size of fruits and in productiveness." (Meyer.)
For previous importations see S. P. I. Nos. 91G4 and 9314.
22907. Carex triangularis Boeclder. Sedge.
From Texas. Collected by Mr. F. W. Clarke, special agent in charge of
matting-rush investigations. Received May, 1908.
" This seed was collected from plants growing in ditches and marshy places
along and back from the Victoria division of the S. P. R. R. between Wharton
and El Campo, Tex. No seed was gathered from a stalk less than 3 feet tall,
and most of the seed was secured from plants 3 feet 6 inches high and upwards.
This Carex occurs in abundant quantities from Crowley, La., to Victoria, Tex.,
and I presume it covers the whole coast country, but it is probably most plentiful
in the black, waxy rice belt of Texas." {Clarke.) (For previous introduction
see S. P. I. No. 20990.)
22908. Lens esculenta Moench.
From Mexico. Secured by Mr. David Griffiths, assistant agriculturist,
United States Department of Agriculture, on the market at Laredo, Tex.
Received May 6, 1908.
"Lanteja. A common leguminous plant grown in Mexico extensively and
used in about the same way as the chick pea." (Griffiths.)
22909. Picea obovata schrenkiana (Fisch. & Mey.) Masters.
From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim,
Imperial Botanic Gardens. Received March 27, 1908.
Tall, pyramidal tree, with pendulous branchlets and dull green leaves. Native
of central Asia. (Extract from Bailey.)
22910. Xaxthosoma sp. Yautia.
From Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. Valpierre Croney,
9 East 97th street, New York, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received
May 11, 1908.
Nut Eddo.
22911 to 22913. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
From Tsungming Island. China. Obtained through Rev. J. Ware and pre-
sented by Mr. S. P. Barchet, interpreter, American consulate, Shanghai,
China. Received May 20, 1908.
22911. Xowliang".
Brown.
22912. Kowliang.
Black-Hull.
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 43
22911 to 22913— Continued.
22913. Sorgo.
Chinese.
"The white variety (S. P. I. No. 22912) is considered inferior to the red
(S. P. I. No. 22911, Brown), though planted in the same way. It is planted in
richly manured land, in rows 6 inches wide covered lightly with half an inch
of earth. If plants come up too thick or crowded, the plants which should be
removed are not pulled, but cut off with a sharp knife, so as not to disturb the
roots of neighboring plants." (Barchet.)
22914 and 22915.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, May 19, 1908.
22914. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 667, Apr. 6, 1908.) Variety tor-
tuosa. The Crooked or Dragon's Claw Chinese date. Cuttings of a very
peculiar variety of the Chinese date, making a quaint and real Chinese
impression. A rare plant, and very expensive in China. Chinese name
Lung tsao tsao shu. Said to be very difficult to graft." {Meyer.)
22915. Castanopsis tibetaxa Hance. Chestnut.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. •"(No. 959a, Apr. 14, 190S.) A very
large leaved, evergreen chestnut, growing into a stately, ornamental
tree bearing edible nuts. Very rare in China. Obtained through Bishop
G. E. Moule, of Hangchow. These trees will grow in the localities where
oranges thrive." (Meyer.)
22916 to 22918.
From Gyangze. Tibet. Procured from the British trade agent at Gyangze
and presented by Dr. Robert T. Morris, 616 Madison avenue, New York,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 19, 1908.
22916. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat.
22917. Hordeum distichox xudum L. Barley.
22918. Tisum arvexse L. Field pea.
" I would not presume to venture any opinion about the value of these seeds,
but they grow in very high mountain regions and must at least be hardy in
trying climates." (Morris.)
22919 to 22922. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
From Ingchung, via Fuchau, China. Presented by Mr. J. Willis Hawjey.
Received May 22, 1908.
The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen :
22919. Black. Very similar to No. 22886.
22920. Yellowish green.
22921. Yellow. Very similar to No. 22714.
22922. Yellow. Seed resembles Mammoth very closely, but slightly
smaller.
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44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22923. S-nzoLOBii m sp. Velvet bean.
From Pensacola, Fla. Presented by Mr. P. K. Yonge, through Prof. S. M.
Tracy, Biloxi, Miss. Received May 23, L908.
White.
22924 and 22925.
From Italy. Presented by Dr. Robert T. Morris, 616 Madison avenue,
New York, through Mr. <>. W. Barrett. Received May 22, 1908.
22924. Lagenabia vulgaris Ser. Gourd.
" Zucctuni. Similar to Zucchette (S. P. I. No. 22925), but having
smaller fruits." (Morris.)
22925. Cucurbita pepo P. Pumpkin.
"Zucchette. Climbing vine ; very long fruit; used like cucumber, sliced
and in salads; also boiled like turnip, and may be stuffed with meat and
boiled or fried." (Morris.)
22926. ZiNziBEit officinale Rose. Ginger.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent,
Department of Agriculture, Hope Gardens, at the request of Dr. R. H.
True. Received May 29, 1908.
Procured for Dr. R. H. Trne*s experiments at the Drug Plant Garden, Orange
City, Fla.
22927. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham,
Chinese Tract Society. Received May 27, 1908.
Black. "Identical with Shanghai, No. 14952: cotyledons are green." (Niel-
sen.)
22928. Cucurbita maxima Duch. Venetian squash.
From Milan. Italy. Purchased from Fratelli Ingegnoli. Received May
28, 1908.
•• Zucca marina. Sow in April in ground well manured and watered, making
the holes distant from each other 50 centimeters; till each one with good soil
mixed with manure in which place two or three seeds and press down the
earth. When the plants have developed, leave the more robust ones. Nourish
and water abundantly with water mixed with liquid manure.
•• To have large fruit leave only two or three fruits on each plant and remove
the superfluous branches." (Fratelli Ingegnoli.)
22929 to 22933. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Mount Silinda, Melsetter District, Rhodesia. South Africa. Pre-
sented by Rev. Columbus C. Fuller. Received May 18 and 23, 1908.
The following seeds, descriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen :
22929. Similar in appearance to Unknown, but has a slight purplish
tinge.
22930. Similar in appearance to Macassar, Nos. 21006 and 21299.
22931. Similar in appearance to Xeiv Era. but seed is a trifle smaller.
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 45
22929 to 22933— Continued.
22932. Black. Similar to our common black varieties, but seed a trifle
smaller and many of tbem marked with small, gray specks.
22933. Similar in appearance to Taylor, No. 17342, but not quite so
large.
"The smaller varieties are best for our rather poor soil." {Fuller.)
22934. Dolichos lablab L.
From Karlsruhe, Germany. Presented by Prof. L. (iraebener, director.
Botanical (hardens. Received May 28. 1908.
22935 and 22936.
From Tekhoe. via Fuchau. Fuhkeiu, China. Presented by Miss Jessie
Alice Marriott. Received June 1, 1908.
22935. Vigna sksquipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight.
22936. Pi sum arvense L. Field pea.
22937. Ficus sp.
From Mokanshan. Chehkiang, China. Received through Mr. Frank N.
Meyer, agricultural explorer, June 2, 1908.
"(No. 068, Apr. 22, 1908.) An ornamental creeping Ficus covering here and
there rocks, bowlders, and tree trunks, of use as a covering vine in the mild,
moist-wintered regions of the Tinted States. Closely allied to the well-known
Ficus repens." (Meyer.)
22938. Vigna inguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Para, Brazil. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi. Re-
ceived June 1, 1908.
"Feijao manteiga. One of the highest priced beans in the Para, market.
Would make one of the very best soiling crops for this region." (Baker.)
•• One of the Lady peas, probably Condi." < Nielsen.)
22939. Citrus aurantium sinensis L. Sweet orange.
From Para, Brazil. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi; Re-
ceived June 1, 1908.
"One of the largest, finest oranges grown at Para." {Baker.)
22940. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Lima, Peru. Received from E. Sayan Palacios & Co., through Mr.
C. J. Brand. May 20, 1908.
" This is a distinct Peruvian type of alfalfa as distinguished from the
Chilean.*' (Palacios.)
" This will no doubt prove to be very similar to, if not identical with, S. P. I.
No. 9303." (Brand.)
22941. Saguerus pinnatus Wurmb. Sugar palm.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department
of Agriculture. Received June 4, 1908.
"In Java the Arenga saccharifera (Saguerus pinnatus) is not cultivated in
regular plantations; it needs much room and light and may be planted at
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46 SEEDS AM) PLANTS IMPORTED.
22941— Continued.
distances of 15 to 18 I'-h ; the planting boles have to be _: to 3 feet in breadth
and in depth. At an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level the tree is tit to be
tapped at an age of aboul 16 years. It yields more at an altitude of 1,800 feet,
where it fruits after L2 or 13 years. In the lowlands, too, it will succeed, but
I can n«>t say when it fruits there.
"The 'Hi a i<i j<i (green arenga) is considered to be the most productive va-
riety of our country. In the high regions it produces during about four years, in
lower parts during three years; the quantity of juice and sugar continue getting
less as the tree grows older. At the first tapping — this means when the first
male peduncle is tapped — the tree produces about 7 liters of juice per twenty-
four hours during about two and one-half months. Of some trees a second
peduncle may be tapped immediately after the first one; of others, only after
some time (three months). An arenga tree may be tapped from three to ten
times, with an average of six times. At the second and following tappings the
arenga produces at every tapping for a period of about forty-five days about 5A
liters of juice (per twenty-four hours) of a declining sugar content; about 3£
liters of juice of the first tapping give about 0.017 kilo of sugar: the following
tappings give the same quantity of sugar to a production of 5£ liters of juice.
The production of sugar of one tree during its whole lease of life may be stated
at about 225 kilos, with a local value of 13 cents (about 5 American cents) per
kilo, or in total about 30 Dutch guilders (12 American dollars).
" The sugar is prepared by boiling the juice. This boiling takes much fuel,
which fact gives no trouble in the interior of Java ; however, if wood had to be
bought for the purpose — as it would be in towns of Java — the value of the
sugar would not make good the expenses for fuel. Sugar, therefore, is not
manufactured in and near the towns.
"As to the method of tapping, I beg to refer to the work of A. Tschirch,
Indische Heil und Nutzpflansen, Berlin, 1892, page 160. This book does not
mention that the male peduncle has to be swung to and fro during some days,
and afterwards beaten effectively before the inflorescence is cut off; further,
that every day during the tapping a slice of the peduncle has to be cut off.
Experiments made here some years ago by Professor Molisch have shown that
without any doubt stimuli have a great effect on the flow of sugar-containing
juice.
"Taking the figures given above as a basis for calculation, an acre can be
planted with 160 trees of A. saccharifera (8. pinnatus), which, produciug 500
pounds of sugar per tree, will theoretically give a total production of 80,000
pounds, equal to 35 tons per acre, at the end of from fifteen to twenty years, or
an average of from 2 to 2| tons per year.
" Personally, I am inclined to think the actual production will be consider-
ably below these figures, one reason for this being that with such close planting
the trees will not be able to develop fully; probably an average of about 100
fully developed producing trees will be nearer the mark, but even then a pro-
duction of over 1 ton per year will be obtained.
" The great drawback is that, from the nature of the sugar palm, it will
probably not be possible to grow catch crops after the third or fourth year;
during the first twelve to sixteen years no profits are obtained ; then comes a
big harvest during three or four years, after which the plantation is valueless,
and it will entail considerable expense to again clear the land for other crops.
Moreover, taking into consideration that most people, and especially tropical
people, are not inclined to wait a dozen years or longer before they get any
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 47
22941— Continued.
return for their labor, I should not consider it advisable to make regular plan-
tations of A. saccharifera (8. pinnatus). Quite a different matter is to plant
the tree in village gardens along roads, alternating with the shade trees. In
such locations, under which the labor of planting and cultivating is next to
nothing, the people of Porto Rico can afford to wait for the returns, which will
probably prove quite remunerative." (Treub.)
22942 to 22944.
From Uitenhage. Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. H. Fairey,
Public Park and Gardens. Received June 4, 190S.
22942. Axdropogox sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorgo.
"This sorgo has pyramidal spreading panicles similar to Amber, but
with larger spikelets and seed." (Ball.)
22943. Tenxisetum amebicanum (L.) Schum. Pearl millet.
"This seed is from Rhodesia. South Africa, and is known as Myouti
by the Mashona natives (pronounced something like Meout). The seed
is much used. I am told, for poultry feeding, and an oil can also be
extracted from it." (Fairey.)
22944. ( Undetermined. I
"A legume of no economic value so far as I know, but is useful for
edgings to walks and beds in this country, but would not withstand
your winters." (Fairey.)
22945. Phaseolus sp. Bean.
From Java. Presented by Mr. P. D. Mulder, Banda-Xeira, Molukken
Islands, East Indies. Received June 4, 1908.
" Kratok. The seeds when young are used by the natives for food. When
the beans are older they are exported. In Java it is planted for making the
bottom lands more fertile, and much profit is derived from it." (Mulder.)
22946. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Mitchell, S. Dak. Grown by Prof. W. A. Wheeler. Received through
Mr. C. J. Brand, June 3. 1908.
"(P. L. H. No. 3332.) The so-called Baltic alfalfa, grown from South Dakota
Agricultural Experiment Station Xo. 167. The original source of the seed is
unknown, the parent seed having been purchased in 1896 from a seed dealer at
Hartford, S. Dak. This is a very free seeding variety and is unusually hardy."
(Brand.)
22947. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Excelsior, Minn. Secured by Mr. C. J. Brand from Prof. W. A.
Wheeler, Mitchell, S. Dak., and was probably grown by Mr. A. B. Lyman,
of Excelsior, Minn., from whom Professor Wheeler purchased it. Re-
ceived June 3, 1908.
Grimm. (P. L. H. Xo. 3333..
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48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22948. Medicago bativa L. Alfalfa.
From Guaranda, Ecuador. Received from Mr. H. R. Dietrich, consul-
general, Guayaquil, Ecuador, through Mr, C. J. Brand, June s, 1908.
"(P. L. II. No. ."..".l'i;. ) A rapid-growing form of alfalfa from the Andean
plateau, similar in many respects t<> the Peruvian alfalfa described in Bulletin
No. 118, Bureau Of Plant Industry." (Brand.)
22949. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Chile, South America. Presented by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Lima-
vida. Chile, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 3, 1908.
"Wild alfalfa found in the foothills of the Cordillera, in a section of moist,
virgin land, upon which the alfalfa appears as a weed when field crops are
planted for the first time." (Husbands.)
22955. Garcinia binucao (Blanco) Choisy.
From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon. Received June 11, 1908.
"This has the widest range of any species (of Garcinia) which I know; its
fruiting season covers the longest time (March to July) ; it is fairly robust,
sometimes 40 meters high, and is the most cosmopolitan of any species we have.
I have seen it at sea level and up to 3,000 feet. This binucao, or camangis, or
gatasan, et al. is found in rock fissures: in dry, gravelly, sterile washes; on the
margins of swamps, and in rich, fat valley soils." (Lyon.)
22956. A nona reticulata L. Custard apple.
From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr.
E. Andre. Received June 10, 1908.
22957. Belou marmelos (L.) W. F. Wight. (Aegle marmelos
(L.) Correa.) Bael tree.
From Nyaunglebin, Burma, India. Presented by Rev. Henry W. Hale, Box
30, R. F. D. No. 1. Savannah. Ga. Received June 8, 1908.
"These seeds are from the very best bael fruit." (Hale.)
"The bael tree of India ascends to an altitude of 4,000 feet. It grows to a
height of 40 feet. The fruit has matured near Rockhampton, Australia (23°
S. lat.) The plant is readily propagated from root cuttings and is otherwise
of easy cultivation. The fruit is of medicinal, particularly antidysenteric,
value. The root and the leaves are also used medicinally." (Extract from Von
Mueller's Select Extra-Tropical Plants.) (For previous introduction see S. P. I.
No. 19367.)
22958 to 22960. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Mount Silinda, Malsetter District, Rhodesia, South Africa. Pre-
sented by Rev. Columbus C. Fuller. Received June 13, 1908.
The following seeds. Descriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen:
22958. Black with gray specks. The seed has the same general ap-
pearance as many of the hybrids between Black and Iron.
22959. Red. Similar to Red Ripper, but seed is larger.
22960. Clay.
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22961. Phalaris coerulescens Desf.
From Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. R. W.
Peacock, manager, Experimental Farm, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Re-
ceived June 13, 190S.
"This new fodder plant has been tried by Mr. J. Furphy, of Hill End, in the
Moe District, West Gippsland, who says it supplies what has long been wanted —
a winter feed for stock, as it resists the frosts and keeps growing right through
the winter months. Mr. Furphy states that he obtained a few plants and trans-
planted them at the end of April of last year, putting them out in drills 3 feet
apart and 2 feet in the drills. By the end of June they had made a growth of
2 feet, sending out shoots until, by the end of the season, as many as 167 stems
had been produced by one plant, the highest averaging 7 feet, while some of
the stronger stems obtained a height of 8£ feet, the clumps measuring 2 feet
across. Although it was a severe winter, not a yellow leaf could be seen, ami
the growth was continuous, with nice, succulent blades up to the flowering
stems. The roots are fibrous, the foliage very dense, and color a bright green
in the middle of winter. It seems to succeed in the colder districts where other
plants do not thrive. Autumn planting is recommended, and Mr. Furphy
favors giving the plants plenty of room. His plot yielded at the rate of 60
bushels of seed and 8 tons of liny to the acre. He cut the crop at the end of
January, this year, and in 45 days it had grown a second crop nearly 3 feet
high, the weather meantime being very dry. As to the milk-producing quali-
ties of the grass, judging by its succulent quality and the abundance of the
crop, Mr. Furphy is convinced that it will prove a most valuable fodder for the
dairy herd." {Journ. Dept. Agric. Western Australia, vol. 15, p. 652. 1907.)
22962. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From about 50 miles south of Lan Chow, Kansu. China. Presented by
Rev. David Ekvall, Tehtao, Kansu, China, through Mrs. Edward Q.
Knight, Takoina Park. D. C. Received June 16, 1908.
" The natives say this seed must be sown with something else to grow well."
(Ekvall.)
22963 to 22968.
From Argentina, South America. Presented by Sehor Mario Estrada.
Division of Agriculture. Buenos Aires. Received June 10. 1908.
22963 to 22965. From province of Buenos Aires.
22963. Ekagkostis sp. 22965. Rumex crisptjs L.
22964. Eragrostis sp.
22966. Axdropogox saccharoides Sw.
From province of Santa Fe.
22967. Briza sp.
From province of Santa Fe.
22968. Paxicum bebgi Arech.
From province of Buenos Aires.
22969. Gladiolus salmonetjs Baker. Gladiolus.
From Merea, Durban, Natal. Presented by Dr. J. Medley Wood, director.
Natal Botanic Gardens. Received June IS. 1908.
" Corms of a handsome but not very common species." i Wood.)
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50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22970. Maxgifera lndica L. Mango.
From Bombay Province, [ndia. Procured by Mr. Win. II. Michael, consul-
general, Calcutta, [ndia. Received .June 19, 1908.
WhiU llfonso. "The Advocate of India has this to say of the White
Alfonso mango: ' \w have at this moment on the office table a specimen of
mango which lias been senl to us, the like of which has never before been
grown. 1 1 is ;i While Alfonso, perfect in shape, with a beautiful satin skin
and ;i subtle aroma which faithfully indicates the delicate flavor of its golden
pulp. It is a triumph in every respect, and with the smallest stone for its
size. Vet ii is of gigantic weight and proportions. A good specimen of the
Golden Alfonso, so far our best mango, does not weigh more than about 4
ounces. The White Alfonso just fails to tip the beam at the weight of 2\
pounds. The White Alfonso, or gafeda Afoos, is grown about 20 miles out-
side Bombay city, in the direction of Borivill, and although the fruit has
reached gigantic size, this is the first occasion on which the trees have borne
fruit. There is only a limited supply at present, but the new fruit seems
destined to wrest the pride of place from the still glorious specimen, the Golden
Alfonso. A peculiarity of the pulp is its pale rose colored hue. The few which
have been offered to the public have found ready purchasers at 15 rupees, or
$5 per dozen.'" (Michael.)
22971. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze. Hicama.
From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Senor Luis Rosas, through Mr.
r
Frederic Chisolm. Received June 20, 1908.
" The plant, which in both Guam and the Philippines bears its Mexican name,
was probably brought (to Guam) from Mexico. It is now common in the
woods, climbing among the bushes and trees and twining about everything
with which it comes in contact. The young root is much like a turnip in
shape and consistency, and is easily peeled like a turnip. It is usually eaten
raw, and may be prepared with oil and vinegar in the form of a salad. Ac-
cording to Dr. Edward Palmer it is extensively cultivated in Mexico, where
the natives pinch off the blossoms and seed pods, giving as a reason that if
the seeds are aHowed to mature the roots are not good. In Mexico the roots
are much eaten raw. but are also pickled, boiled in soup, and cooked as a
vegetable. As they come from the ground they are crisp, sweet, juicy, and of
a nutty flavor. They are nourishing and at the same time quench the thirst,
so that they are much liked by travelers. One way of preparing the raw roots
is to cut them in thin slices and sprinkle sugar over them. They may also be
boiled and prepared with batter in the form of fritters, and in Mexico they are
often minced or grated, and with the addition of sugar, milk, eggs, and a
few fig leaves for flavoring, made into puddings." (Safford's Useful Plants
of Guam.)
"The Jicama (Hicama) de agua is one of the most widely popular vegetables
grown in Mexico, and when in season one rarely meets an Indian who is not
munching a large specimen. For the table I have seen them peeled, thinly
sliced, and served with sliced oranges, forming the dessert dish called ' pico de
gallo ' — cock's bill. In the hot season the tubers are delightfully refreshing,
whether eaten out of hand or sliced as a made dish. The plant cultivated is
usually planted either in hills or on the ridge of ordinary rows, and should be
given rather careful cultivation, the tips of the vines and all flower buds being
pinched off in order to make the plant develop large tubers." {Chisolm.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 51
22972 and 22973. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Chile. Presented by Mr. Rea Hanna, American consul, Iquique. Re-
ceived June 19, 190S.
22972.
From Pica, Tarapaca, Chile. " The man from whom I procured it says
that the alfalfa from which it was obtained has been planted 12 years
and produces from six to eight crops per year." (Hanna.)
22973.
From Matilla, Chile. " I do not know that there is any difference be-
tween this and the above (S. P. I. No. 22972), except that it comes from
another small oasis near Pica. Many of these fields have been planted
for nearly 100 years without reseeding and give remarkable crops, and
the plants may have acquired some new qualities of virility from the
wonderful soil and atmosphere." (Hanna.)
22974 to 23038.
From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex-
plorer, and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
June, 1908.
The following plants :
22974. Sophoka japonica L.
From Fengtai, near Peking. Chihli, China. "(No. 331, Mar. 31, 1908.)
The well-known Pagoda tree, of which there are two varieties in China,
one with a whitish bark and the other with black. Both varieties are
supposed to be among this lot, but it is not until after a few years that
one is able to see the difference between the trees ; when young they all
look alike. Chinese name Huai s^ll(.' , (Meyer.)
22975. Ulmtts fumila L. Elm.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 332, Mar. 31, 1908.)
The Chinese elm, used all over northern China and Manchuria as an
avenue, shade, and timber tree. Resists droughts, extremes of heat and
cold, and neglect remarkably well; will be a good shade tree for the
semiarid northern regions of the United States. The Chinese carts are
mainly constructed from the wood of this tree. Chinese name Dja yii
shu, meaning family elm tree." (Meyer.)
22976. Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb) Lindl. Loquat.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 333, Mar., 1907. and Apr.,
1908.) A loquat said to bear white or at least very pale yellow colored
fruits, which have a very fine flavor. A rare variety. Chinese name Pai
fei&aif." (Meyer.)'
22977. Myrica nagi Thunb.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 334, Mar., 1907.) The so-called
1 strawberry tree ' of central China ; produces nice edible fruits which
can be preserved or used in pastries, fruit sirups, etc. Chinese name
Yang mae." (Meyer.)
22978. Viburnum macrocephalum Fortune.
From Soochow, Kiangsu. China. "(No. 335, Apr. 26, 1908.) The
giant Chinese snowball. A tall bush bearing enormous umbels of white
flowers, sometimes over 1 foot in diameter. The plants are mostly used
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22974 to 23038 Continued.
in gardens to cover up a corner or hide a wall, but they are also often
grafted upon tbe wild form which h;>s single flowers, and grown then
in ;i dwarfed state In tui>s or pots. Probably not hardy north. Chinese
nanit' .1/// him sen chu." (Meyer.)
22979. 1 1 ix coBNUTA Lindl. .v Paxt. (?)
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 336, Apr. 26, 1908.) The Chi-
nese holly. A very ornamental bush or small tree loaded in winter with
scarlet berries. A slow grower, and probably not hardy north. Chinese
name Ta Im tse." ( Meyer.)
22980. Caesalpinia sp.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 337, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very
rare shrub, only one specimen in Soochow. Not hardy north. Chinese
name Pat chi mei." (Meyer.)
22981. Caragana sp.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 338, Apr. 26, 190S.) A low-
growing Caragana, bearing bronze-yellow flowers; is cultivated in pots
as an ornamental plant and is far from being common. Probably not
hardy north. Chinese name Fci chong." (Meyer.)
22982. LOROPETALUM CHINENSE R. Bl\
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 339, Apr. 26, 1908.) An orna-
mental, evergreen shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree, bearing
small, elliptical, dark green leaves, while in spring it is covered with
masses of white, fringed flowers, which are delightfully fragrant; it is
very rarely found cultivated, and wild specimens do not stand trans-
planting readily. Chinese name Chuck mei." (Meyer.)
22983. Azalea sp. Azalea.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 340, Apr. 26, 1908.) A rare
variety of Azalea having wine purple colored, semidouble flowers
(' hose-in-hose,' this variation is called). Chinese name Tsze ja tau.'"
( Meyer. )
22984. Cydoxia sp. Quince.
From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 341, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very
small form of a quince. Chinese name ho hai tang." (Meyer.)
22985. (Undetermined.)
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 342, Apr. 26, 1908.) Zelkova
or Ulmus. Often dwarfed by the Chinese and grown in all kinds of
earthen vessels; also found wild in the mountains. Chinese name
Yu shu." (Meyer.)
22986. Elaeagnus pvngens Thunb. (?)
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 343, Apr. 26, 1908.) A tall
shrub or small tree with silvery leaves, flowering in early spring with
masses of tiny, pale yellow colored flowers which emit a delightful per-
fume and attract many honey-collecting insects. May serve for a hedge
tree, as it is somewhat spiny and grows very dense. Probably not hardy
north. Chinese name Tan kivan ton" (Meyer.)
22987. (Undetermined.)/
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 344, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-
leaved, evergreen shrub; grown rarely as a dwarfed tree in vessels.
Chinese name Chuck mei tsang." (Meyer.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 53
22974 to 23038— Continued.
22988. Ligustbum sp.
From Soocliow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 345, Apr. 26, 1908.) A dwarfy
privet of spreading habit." (Meyer.)
22989. Pbtjnus sp. Plum.
From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 346, Apr. 26, 1908.) A red-
flowered plum, much used for house and shop decoration during Chinese
New Year; it is generally grafted upon Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.)
Dipp., the remarkable hardy ' original ' peach. These plants are being
forced by the thousands and sell for high prices. Chinese name Hong
mei." (Meyer.)
22990. Pbunus sp. Plum.
From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 347, Apr. 26, 1908.) A white-
flowered plum; for remarks see the preceding number (S. P. I. No.
22989). Chinese name Lu mei/' (Meyer.)
22991. Pbunus japonica Thunb. ( ?)
From Soochow, Kiangsu. China. "(No. 348, Apr. 26, 1908.) A dwarfy
shrub, bearing dense masses of small, double, white flowers on its slender
branches. Apparently the white variety of No. 669 (S. P. I. No. 23007) ;
as such see this number for remarks. Chinese name Sui li. Can be
propagated by slips with a heel left to them." (Meyer.)
22992. Ribes sp. Currant.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 349, Apr. 26, 190S.) A currant
grown in pots and in tubs ; rarely seen. Apparently collected in the
mountains. Chinese name Chi ehing." (Meyer.)
22993. Spiraea sp.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 350, Apr. 26, 190S.) A bushy,
white-flowered Spiraea. Fit to be grown as an ornamental garden shrub.
Chinese name Yang teng." (Meyer.)
22994. Daphne sp. (?)
From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 351, Apr. 26, 190S.) An orna-
mental, spring-flowering shrub. Chinese name Chi hsian." (Meyer.)
22995. Euoxymus alatus (Thunb.) Rupr.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 352, Apr. 26, 1908.) A de-
ciduous shrub, having characteristic four-winged, white-colored fruits
hanging down in long peduncles, which contrast greatly with the bright
scarlet hues of the leaves in autumn. Chinese name Pan s7<w." (Meyer.)
22996. (Undetermined.)
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 353, Apr. 26, 1908.) Ericace-
ous shrub. A very rare shrub, having glossy, green, laurel-like leaves
and bearing red, bent-down flowers. Not very hardy. Chinese name
Yu kwei." (Meyer.)
22997. Lespedeza sp.
From Soochow. Kiangsu. China. "(No. 354, Apr. 26, 1908.) A low,
shrubby Lespedeza, with large pinnate leaves and bearing graceful
racemes of flowers, either purple or white, as there are two varieties.
Can be used to advantage in small gardens and in rockeries: also as pot
plants. Probably not quite hardy. Chinese name Lu chuen yuen."
(Meyer.)
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54 SKKDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
22974 to 23038— Continued.
22998. Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. ::">. Apr. 20, 1008.) A strange,
beautiful, little plant ; very spiny, with very small, dark green, glossy
leaves and bright red berries; very ornamental, and well fit for table
decoration during the winter holidays. Wants cool, shady situations and
is not hardy in the cold-wintered regions. Chinese name Shan hu tsi."
i Meyer. \
22999. Hedeba sp.
From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 356, Apr. 26, 1908.) A rare,
variegated form of the Chinese yellow-berried ivy. Probably not hardy
north. Chinese name Yu clinch." (Meyer.)
23000. (Undetermined.)
From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 357, Apr. 20, 1008. ) A purple-
flowered, terrestrial orchid, said to grow wild near Hangchow. An orna-
mental plant for gardens in the southeastern United States. Chinese
name Yo Jan." (Meyer.)
23001. (Undetermined.)
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 358, Apr. 28, 1008.) A red-
flowering lily. Chinese name Yang pou an." (Meyer.)
23002. (Undetermined.)
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 350. Apr. 20, 1908.) A white-
flowering lily. Chinese name Ouc sw." (Meyer.)
23003. Acorus sp.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 300, Apr. 20, 1008.) A pigmy
variety of a sweet flag; grown in small pots in saucers of standing
water; fit to be grown in aquariums as a small, ornamental plant. Chi-
nese name Chang pu." (Meyer.)
23004. (Undetermined.)
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 301, June 27, 1007.) An
epiphytic orchid, obtained from Bishop G. E. Moule, in whose garden it
grows on a cryptomeria tree in the shade." (Meyer.)
23005. (Undetermined.)
From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 302, July 3. 1007.) An epi-
phytic orchid, coming from the neighboring mountains and sold on the
streets as medicine." (Meyer.)
23006. Buddleia asiatica Lour.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 303, May 15, 1008.) A very
ornamental plant for winter flowering in a moderately warm greenhouse;
has beautiful white drooping racemes, and the potted plants can be used
very advantageously in decorative work. It needs about the same cul-
tural treatment as the Euphcjrbia pulcherrima Willd. — that is, it needs a
rest in spring and to be kept dry ; after that the old plants can be cut
back or young plants can be made from the young sprouts." (Meyer. )
23007. Prunus japonica Thunb. ( ?)
From Hangchow, Chehkiang. China. "(No. 000, June 28, 1007.) A low
shrub with elliptical, lanceolate leaves, covered in spring with masses of
small, double, rosy flowers ; much used in forcing during the Chinese holi-
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22974 to 23038— Continued.
- days (January and February) ; may also be used for planting out in beds
or rockeries. Chinese name Bat loa." {Meyer.)
23008. Viburnum tomentosum Tbunb.
From Hangchow, Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 670, June 28, 1907.) A
Chinese snowball bearing masses of short, white umbels in early sum-
mer; somewhat stiff in appearance, but still very ornamental; often
grown in pots when dwarfed, but mostly seen as a garden shrub growing
as high as 12 feet. Chinese name Geli dyo tsu." {Meyer.)
23009. Rubus rosaefolius Smith.
From Hangchow. Chehkiang, China. , "(No. 671, June 28, 1907.)
Flowering in early summer with great masses of large, white, double
flowers. Often grown in pots or tubs; also seen in gardens, where it has
been planted for covering up an old wall or an unsightly place. Spreads
rapidly through the ground by means of its suckers. Chinese name Yang
rhiny yen teung." (Meyer.)
23010. Larix sp.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 672, June 28, 1907.) A
pretty larch much grown as a pot plant when dwarfed ; if planted out, it
grows into a medium-sized tree. Seems to be able to grow on sterile
mountain sides and may be fit for forestation purposes in the southeastern
United States. Chinese name Citing â– sung.'''' {Meyer.)
23011. Lychnis fulgens Fisch. (?)
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 673. June 28, 1907.) An
herbaceous perennial of a dwarfy habit, bearing brilliant scarlet flowers.
Grown as an ornamental pot plant by the Chinese. Chinese name San
dia Jau gang." {Meyer.)
23012. BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS L.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 674. June 28, 1907.) Var.
lanceolata. Mostly grown as a dwarf tree in vessels; also seen in gardens
as a shrub or small tree, clipped or twisted in many grotesque shapes.
Reaches a great age, several centuries. The wood is used in the manu-
facture of fine combs and knife handles. Chinese name Kua tse huang
yang." {Meyer.)
23013. (Undetermined.)
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 675. June 28, 1907.) An
evergreen shrub, probably growing into a small tree; bears greenish
white, bell-shaped flowers; grown in pots when dwarfed; seen rarely as a
garden shrub. Chinese name Mou li." (Meyer.)
23014. Asparagus sp.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 676. June 28, 1907.) A
very small, herbaceous asparagus, attaining a height of only :'» t<> 5 inches;
is used as a lining along paths in small gardens: requires a shady situa-
tion." {Meyer.)
23015. Asparagus sp.
From Soochow. Kiangsn. China. "(No. 677. Apr. 26. 1908.) A
feathery, graceful, herbaceous asparagus: grown as an ornamental pot
plant in shady situations. Chinese name Wen chu." (Meyer.)
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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
22974 to 23038 Continued.
23016. ASPARAGUS sp.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 678, May 12, 1908.) A plumy,
herbaceous asparagus, used as an ornamental pot plant and as cut green in
bouquets; requires a shady situation." I Meyer.)
23017. Pints BUNG] w \ Zucc. Pine.
Prom Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 679, Mar. L3, 1908.) The beau-
tiful and striking white-barked pine tree, growing to be very old, perhaps
up to twenty centuries. These trees are said to come from Honan. Chi-
nese nam*' Pot kua sung shu." i Meyer.)
23018. Pinus bungeana Zucc. Pine.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 680, Mar. 31, 1908.)
These trees are said to come from central Shansi. For further remarks
see preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23017)." {Meyer.)
23019. Pints bungeana Zucc. Pine.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 681, Apr. 26, 1008.) These
trees are called here Pai pu sung. For further remarks see Nos. 679 and
680 (S. P. I. Nos. 23017 and 23018)/* (Meyer.)
23020. Abies sp. Fir.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 682, June 1, 1908.)
A rare, bluish fir, valued highly by the Chinese. Probably very hardy in
the drier regions of the United States. Chinese name Lou han sung
shu." {Meyer.)
23021. Abies sp. Fir.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 683, Apr. 3, 1908.) The same as
the preceding number tS. P. I. No. 23020) ; as such see remarks applying
to it." {Meyer.)
23022. Juniperus sp. Juniper.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 684, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A very rare, ornamental variety of juniper of a deep bluish color; not
hardy north, and in winter should be stored in a cool greenhouse. These
specimens are grafted on to Thuya orientalis. Chinese name Tsui 6ai"
{Meyer.)
23023. Juniperus sp. Juniper.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 685. Apr. 3, 1908.) A specimen
of remarkable beauty, also grafted, apparently. Said to come from south-
western Shantung. For further remarks see preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 23022)." {Meyer.)
23024. Ctjpbessus funebris Endl. (';)
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 086, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A rare, drooping Thuya, grafted upon Thuya orientalis. Beloved by the
Chinese on account of its queer, characteristic appearance. Not hardy :
in winter should be put in a cool greenhouse. Chinese name Hsien bay."
(Meyer.)
23025. Juniperus chinensis fendula Franchet.
From Fengtai. near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 687. Mar. 31, 1908.)
A rare and graceful weeping juniper, grafted upon Thuya orientalis-.
Not hardy, in winter should be kept in a cool greenhouse. Chinese
name Ying lou sung." {Meyer,)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 57
22974 to 23038— Continued.
23026. Ephedra sp.
From Taiyuenfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 688, Mar. 13, 1908.) The rare
and strange horsetail plant. A hardy, evergreen garden shrub, for arid
regions. These plants are said to come from Houau. Chinese name Ma
ichou sung." (Meyer.)
23027. Euonymus sp.
From Taiyuenfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 689, Mar. 31, 1908.) A semi-
evergreen Euonymus, loaded in winter with white capsules, out of which
peep scarlet berries. Grown drawfed in pots and fit for table decora-
tion during the winter holidays. This plant may not be quite hardy
north, as the Chinese keep it in a frostproof cellar in winter. Chinese
name Shi yuen mae." (Meyer.)
23028. Citrus limonum Risso (?) Lemon.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 690, Mar. 31, 1908.)
Ornamental lemon. This lemon is grown as a pot plant when dwarfed,
and is very much appreciated by the Chinese higher classes as a decora-
tive plant in winter. At that season a small plant often has a dozen
large lemons hanging on its branches and sometimes sells for $10.
Protect from frost. Can be slipped in sandy soil in flat pots. Chinese
name Hsien yuang." (Meyer.)
23029. Lonicera sp.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 691, Apr. 3, 1908.) A dwarf
honeysuckle grown in pots as an ornamental plant. The flowers are re-
markably fragrant in the evening. Seems to be semitender, as the
Chinese keep them in pits in winter. Chinese name Ching yin hua."
( Meyer. )
23030. Syringa oblata Lindl. (?) Lilac.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 692, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A fragrant, ornamental, large, purple-flowered lilac, growing into a big
bush or a small tree; very drought resistant. Chinese name Tse ling
hsien. This variety and the following one (S. P. I. No. 23031) are often
grafted in central China upon high-stemmed Ligustrum lucidum, making
then a fine effect." (Meyer.)
23031. Syringa oblata Lindl. (?) Lilac.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 693, Mar. 31, 1908. )
A medium-sized, white-flowering lilac. See preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 23030) for remarks. Chinese name Pai ting hsien." (Meyer.)
23032. Syringa sp. Lilac.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 694, Mar. 31, 1908.)
A small-leaved lilac, bearing many panicles of purple flowers, grafted
upon a small-leaved privet. Used much in forcing; quite rare and expen-
sive; not hardy. Chinese name Shau ting hsien." (Meyer.)
23033. Syringa sp. Lilac.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 695, Apr. 3. 1908.) A small-
leaved lilac, the same species as the preceding number i S. P. I. No.
23032), but apparently of slightly different colors. There are two white-
flowering ones among them; otherwise the same remarks apply to it as
to No. 694 (S. P. I. No. 23032). Keep them protected from heavy frosts.
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58 -l i t)S \N D PLANTS I MPOETED.
22974 to 23038 Continued.
Has a future for ih<> western people as n very graceful, spring-flowering
shrub of dwarfy habits." i \l< yer. i
23034. Rosa xanthine Lindl. Rose.
From Fengtal, near Peking, Chlhli, China. "(No. <*»'•»»'». Mar. 31, 1908.)
A yellow rose, remarkably hardy, resisting droughl and extremes of dry
heal and dry <-(.i«i to an unusual degree. For further remarks see Not.
67, 68, and 254 (S. P. [. Nos. 17469 and 22452)." I Meyer.}
23035. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Tientsin, Chihli, china. "(No. 697, Apr. ::. 1908.) A red rose
aid to be very floriferous, but the flowers are small. Hardy in the
uncongenial climate of Tientsin, where it passes the winter unprotected
in the open. Chinese name Ten hong shoo met kwei." {Meyer.)
23036. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, china. "(No. 698, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-
leaved red rose; rare. Chinese name Bong si ya chi." {Meyer.)
23037. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 699, Apr. 2G, 1908.) Sniall-
flowered white rose. Apparently a rambler. Chinese name Pat si ya
rh\r {Meyer.)
23038. Rosa sp. Rose.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 700, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small-
flowered yellow rose. Apparently a rambler. Chinese name Hwang si
ya cJii." < Meyer.)
23039. Enterolobium cyclocarpdm (Jacq.) Griseb.
From Gorgona, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. V. Allan Ruther-
ford. Received June 3, 1908.
"This tree grows 40 feet high, covering a radius of 20 to 30 feet, and forms
a beautiful shade. It bears a pod about 5 to 6 inches and is good food for
cattle. There are other peculiar features of the tree that make it valuable for
shade; when 4 or 5 years old it is from 25 to 30 feet high. I think this tree
would make a fine shade tree for the South and Southwestern States, where
there is so much prairie land." {Rutherford.) (See No. 11592 for further
description.)
23040. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze. Hicama.
From San Juan. P. R. Presented by Mr. Wm. Allan, through Mr. C. V.
Piper. Received June 23, 1908.
See No. 22971 for description.
23041 to 23199. Sola mm tuberosum L. Potato.
From Chile. South America. Procured by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida
via Molina, Chile, at the request of Prof. L. C. Corbett. Received June
24. 19i is.
The following tubers, descriptions of varieties by Mr. W. V. Shear:
23041 to 23086.
From the archipelago of Chiloe. " The archipelago of Chiloe is situ-
ated in the southern part of Chile and is the indigenous home of potato
tubers {Solanum tuberosum). It is from here that the Spanish obtained
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59
23041 to 23199— Continued.
23041 to 23086— Continued.
the potatoes which they took to Spain early in the sixteenth century, and
thereby gave to the civilized world the ' Irish ' potatoes of Chilean
nativity. The flavors, size, forms, abundant production, and general ex-
cellence of 'Chiloe potatoes' are well known and justly famous; un-
equal ed and unapproached in any part of the world, they stand alone as
the highest classed potatoes known. It is surprising that all these
beauteous tubers still remain solely in their original birthplace. The
Chilenos have been and are still indifferent to the class of potatoes they
plant and eat. The remoteness of Chiloe and the want of kindred condi-
tions to produce like results elsewhere may play a part in the fact that
Chiloe potatoes are to be found only in Chiloe. Island intercommunica-
tion is rare and extremely hazardous. Swift ocean currents run riot
among them and there are also unknown rocks, exposing the voyager to
perils of no ordinary character. Commerce is infrequent and deficient,
as well as extremely limited, except in parts of the island of Chiloe itself.
Rare and dangerous navigation is costly. Potatoes are the sole food of
the inhabitants. They make bread of pounded raw potatoes mixed with
a little grease. There are over 250 known wild varieties, so long culti-
vated as to have become classes of potatoes in the island of Chiloe alone,
without considering the archipelago of Guaitecas and Chonos and the
hundreds of islands which form the grand archipelago of Chiloe. The
following are different wild varieties of Solatium tuberosum, which have
become fixed classes by long cultivation." (Husbands.)
23041. Small, oblong, violet-colored tubers.
23042. Medium-sized, yellowish, round to oblong, flattened tubers.
23043. Medium-sized, long, cylindrical, white tubers.
23044. Round to oblong violet tubers.
23045. Small, roundish, uneven, deep-eyed, purple tubers.
23046. Small, oblong, uneven, deep-eyed, violet tubers.
23047. Medium-sized, round, deep-eyed, violet tubers.
23048. Medium-sized, oblong, compressed, deep-eyed, mottled
violet and cream tubers.
23049. Large, roundish, smooth, white tubers, flattened on one
side near stem end.
23050. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.
23051. Small, roundish, uneven, mottled violet tubers.
23052. Medium-sized, uneven, compressed, deep-dyed, pinkish
mottled, russet tubers.
23053. Medium-sized, oblong, shallow-eyed, pink tubers.
23054. Medium-sized, roundish flattened, pink tubers.
23055. Long, cylindrical, white tubers.
23056. Medium-sized, round to oblong, compressed, violet tubers.
23057. Small to medium-sized, roundish oblong, somewhat flat-
tened, yellow tubers.
23058. Medium-sized, round, flattened, medium deep eyed, mot-
tled purple and yellow tubers.
23059. Medium-sized, round to oblong, uneven, white tubers.
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SKKDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23041 to 23199— Continued.
23041 to 23086— Continued.
23060. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.
23061. Medium-sized, round to oblong, lighl violet mottled tubers.
23062. Round to oblong violet-mottled tubers.
23063. Small, found to oblong, white tubers.
23064. Small, round, deep-eyed, yellow tubers.
23065. Medium-sized, round, yellow tubers.
23066. Medium-sized, cylindrical, pink tubers.
23067. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, yellow tulters.
23068. Medium-sized, roundish flattened, violet tubers.
23069. Large, round, flattened, shallow-eyed, yellow tubers.
23070. Medium-sized, round to oblong, violet-mottled tubers.
23071. Small, oblong, white tubers.
23072. Small, round, white tubers.
23073. Large, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers.
23074. Medium-sized, oblong, white, violet-tinged tubers.
23075. Small, round, yellow tubers.
23076. Large, oblong, flattened, mottled violet and white, shallow-
eyed tubers.
23077. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, mottled violet
and yellow tubers.
23078. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, pink tubers
23079. Medium-sized, uneven, white tubers.
23080. Medium-sized, round, deep-eyed, pinkish yellow tubers.
23081. Large, smooth, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers.
Handsome.
23082. Medium-sized, round to oblong, somewhat flattened, yel-
lowish tubers.
23083. Small, round, deep-eyed, yellow tubers.
23084. Small, oblong, somewlfat flattened, yellow tubers.
23085. Medium-sized, round to oblong, smooth, yellow tubers.
23086. Round to oblong, deep-eyed, pink tubers.
23087 to 23103.
From archipelago of Chiloe. " Wild sorts annually resow their seeds,
producing, by nature's care alone, limitless thousands of undomesticated
tubers of every color and form, all of which are delicious eating. Among
the islands there are new and distinct strains, whose tubers and plants
have no similarity to known varieties. I gathered one. It had a snow-
white skin with small, bright crimson eyes which were shaded with dark
crimson. The flesh was sweet as sugar. The plant was upright, thick,
and waxlike ; the leaves were like a three-leafed clover ; no one would
have taken it for a potato plant. This, as well as many other kinds of
wild potatoes, matures in the spring month of October, equivalent to
May in the United States. All endure hard frosts, but the ground is
never frozen. They remain in the wet about five months during the
continuous rains of a Chilean winter, and seem to like it. In this collec-
tion there are many potatoes having a like form and appearance; they
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23041 to 23199— Continued.
23087 to 23103— Continued.
are not duplicates, but are taken from different islands, or at a great
distance upon the mainland, each under separate and different condi-
tions of soil, plant food, moisture, etc. Tubers of medium to small size
are included. Wild potatoes are especially fine baked. Seedlings are
inclined to dissolve when boiled, more especially the black-skinned kinds,
until after they have been cultivated a year or two.
" This collection is totally unknown to any botanist in Chile or to anyone
except in parts of the several localities where found. Even these people
seemed surprised to learn they had so many kinds of potatoes growing
unknown about them. Many thousands have been dug to make up this
assortment. All wild seedlings show some difference, but generally not
sufficient to be classed as new strains. It would be wise, however, to
plant all that grow here but for the expense and difficulties of transporta-
tion inland. Travel is confined to horseback. It is laborious and per-
plexing to properly arrange and transport large quantities of such tubers
in a condition fit to send to the United States. They resent the slightest
bruise. I do not give the names of potatoes sent, as they have no sig-
nificance, being local names from the Chilote Indian dialect. In other
districts having other tribes the same tubers are called by other names
having no general meaning; local appellations are omitted. The potatoes
sent are but selections from many kinds in their native, indigenous,
uncultivated state." (Husbands.)
23087. Small, oblong, yellow, smooth tubers.
23088. Small, oblong, deep-eyed, mottled violet and yellow tubers.
23089. Small, round, violet-colored tubers.
23090. Small, round, violet tubers.
23091. Long, slender, cylindrical, violet tubers.
23092. Small, round, uneven, purple tubers.
23093. Medium-sized, oblong, pink, rather deep eyed tubers.
Large enough for food.
23094. Long, curved, cylindrical, numerous and deep eyed, violet
and white tubers.
23095. Small, round, yellow tubers.
23096. Small, round, flattened, pink tubers.
23097. Small, oblong-conical, pink tubers.
23098. Small, round to oblong, mottled pink and yellow tubers.
23099. Small, round, pinkish yellow tubers.
23100. Small, roundish flattened, violet tubers.
23101. Small, round, yellow tubers.
23102. Small, oblong, pinkish yellow tubers.
23103. Long, cylindrical, somewbat curved, deep purple tubers.
23104 to 23114.
From the mainland along the coast of the province of Valdivia. " In
the mountainous southern province of Valdivia grow potatoes of other
sorts, but still of rare excellence as to flavor, form, size, and yield. These
are selected as samples representing the many kinds to be had there.
Those along the coast are said to be of a richer flavor or sweeter taste
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62 SEEDS \M> PLANTS [MPOBTED.
23041 to 23199 Continued.
23104 to 23114 < kratinued.
than those of the Interior. To me, they are not unlike the Chilotes. How-
ever, I have tested so many kinds lately that they all taste alike for the
in ent Son C these are extra early; none very late. En (ins prov-
ince their names are from the Mapocho [ndian dialect. The following are
wild varieties which have become permanenl strains by long cultivation."
( Husbands, i
23104. Large, round, deep-eyed, yellowish white tubers.
23105. Small, round, somewhal uneven, while tubers.
23106. Medium-sized, round, somewhat uneven, yellow tubers.
23107. Very long, rather uneven, cylindrical, pinkish yellow
tubers.
23108. Small, oblong, while tubers.
23109. Medium-sized, dumb-bell shaped, violet-colored tubers.
23110. Medium-sized, round, uneven, yellow tubers.
23111. Medium-sized, round, uneven, white and violet tubers.
23112. Large, oblong, violet-colored tubers.
23113. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers.
23114. Long, curved, cylindrical, numerous-eyed tubers.
23115 to 23120.
From the interior of the province of Valdivia. "Potatoes grown in
the interior of the province of Valdivia have no especial peculiarities to
describe except that they are of extra good form and very productive.
While said to be of less flavor and merit than those of the coast. I believe
that they are equal in quality, but have different flavors. In the entire
south of Chile, including Chiloe. potatoes having red, yellow, or white
skins with yellow flesh are the sweetest; boiled, baked, or fried, they are
delicious. The mimes are Mapocho. The following are wild varieties
which have become established classes by long cultivation." (Husbands.)
23115. Large, smooth, oblong, white tubers.
23116. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers,
23117. Medium-sized, pink-colored tubers.
23118. Compound, medium-sized, light violet colored tubers.
23119. Large and small, oblong, flattened, smooth, white tubers.
23120. Medium-sized, round, somewhat flattened, smooth, yellow
tubers.
23121 to 23134.
From the province of Valdivia, both coastwise and from the interior.
" In wild varieties of potatoes the black predominate, nearly all of which
mature in the springtime. There are many kinds formed and new ones
constantly being created by self-sown seeds. Like all wild Chile potatoes
they are extra-fine eating. If planted they increase in size for 4 or 5
consecutive years, at which time they reach perfection of size and fixed
flavors, and may be considered as standard classes of potatoes. The fol-
lowing are still different wild, uncultivated varieties." (Husbands.)
23121. Very small, round, purple tubers.
23122. Small, round, white tubers.
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23041 to 23199— Continued.
23121 to 23134— Continued.
23123. Small, uneven, violet-colored tubers.
23124. Very small, round, pinkish yellow tubers.
23125. Very small, round, violet-colored tubers.
23126. Small, round, uneven, pink tubers.
23127. Small, round, yellow tubers.
23128. Small, round, uneven, mottled violet and yellow tubers.
23129. Very small, round tubers; some white, some violet, and
some purple with yellow eyes.
23130. Small, round, mottled purple and yellow tubers.
23131. Small, round, purple tubers.
23132. Small, long, cylindrical, purple tubers.
23133. Small, round, pinkish yellow tubers.
23134. Small, compound, yellow tubers.
23135 to 23160.
From the far interior in the vicinity of the volcano Llima. " The fol-
lowing are two-year-old seedlings; are a rare lot and all of superb
quality. Some are extra-long keepers and do not sprout until planting
time, when they are still hard and sound as when harvested.
" These are all distinct varieties. Some have very little plant growth
and are great yielders. They will continue to improve by planting. Many
are regular in size. In this province potatoes bear names from the
Pehuencha Indian dialect." (Husbands.)
23135. Medium-sized, compound, violet-vellow tubers.
23136. Small, round, violet tubers.
23137. Small, round, white tubers.
23138. Medium-sized, round to oblong, yellow, deep-eyed tubers.
23139. Small, oblong, violet tubers.
23140. Medium-sized, pinkish yellow, deep-eyed tubers.
23141. Medium-sized, oblong, smooth, violet-colored tubers.
23142. Small, round to oblong, smooth, yellow tubers.
23143. Very small, round, violet-colored tubers.
23144. Very small, round, smooth, violet-colored tubers.
23145. Medium-sized, uneven, deep-eyed, yellow tubers.
23146. Medium-sized, uneven, yellowish tubers.
23147. Small, round, smooth, yellowish tubers.
23148. Small, round, smooth, some yellowish and some violet-
colored tubers.
23149. Medium-sized, oblong, yellowish tubers.
23150. Medium-sized, smooth, round, violet-colored tubers.
23151. Medium-sized, round, smooth, medium deep eyed, violet-
yellow tubers.
23152. Medium-sized, oblong, smooth, many medium deep eyed,
yellowish tubers. "A long keeper."
23153. Small, round, mottled violet and yellow tubers.
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64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23041 to 23199— Continued.
23135 to 23160— Continued.
23154. Medium sized, oblong, flattened, violet tubers.
23155. Medium-sized, small, oblong, smooth, shallow-eyed, netted-
skinned, violet-tinged tubers.
23156. Small, round, violet-tinged tubers.
23157. Small, oblong, yellowish tubers.
23158. Medium-sized, oblong, flattened, smooth, violet-colored
tubers.
23159. Medium-sized, round, somewhat uneven, yellowish tubers.
23160. Medium-sized, oblong, numerous and deep-eyed, yellowish
tubers.
23161.
From the far interior in the vicinity of the volcano Llima. "A potato
from the United States which by being cultivated in Chile has completely
changed its shape and flavor. These are sent as samples of what changes
may be made by transplanting from a distant part to another having
distinct and different conditions in climate, seasons, soil foods, etc. For
example, from seaward to remote inland; plain to mountain; and vice
versa." (Husbands.)
Large, smooth, oblong, flattened, white tubers.
23162.
"A potato from Germany. Originally a round, black-skinned variety.
Grown but one year in Chile: still, changes have already commenced."
(Husbands.)
Medium-sized, oblong, pale violet colored, smooth tubers.
23163.
"A potato from England, Nignum bonum. Long cultivated in Chile,
it has completely changed by deterioration instead of the usual improve-
ment. From among those taken from the hills, as planted and grown,
are found ill-shaped, worthless sorts, suggesting that it has grown back
to the worst wild varieties." (Husbands.)
Small, white, round to oblong tubers.
23164.
"A southern Chilean potato of a very fine kind, but its irregular shape
made it almost useless. Being from the mountainous interior, I removed
it to a point far distant upon the seacoast and am making a good-shaped
tuber of it." (Husbands.)
Medium-sized, oblong, pointed, smooth, shallow-eyed, violet-pink tuber.
23165.
"A Chilean potato of unknown origin." (Husbands.)
Very large, oblong, violet-colored tubers.
23166.
"Papas Blanco*, white potato. The class most generally cultivated in
central Chile." (Husbands.)
Medium-sized, oblong, white, numerous, and rather deep-eyed tubers.
23167 to 23199.
' Seeds are very scarce at the time potatoes should be gathered. All
the following are worth sowing and the seedlings planted and replanted
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23167 to 23199— Continued.
again before throwing them aside. Many a great roan was once a worth-
less baby." (Husbands.)
23167 to 23169.
Seed of cultivated kinds.
23170 and 23171.
Seed from cultivated seedlings.
23172 to 23194.
Seed from wild varieties.
23195 to 23198.
Seed from Chiloe, wild varieties.
23199.
Seed of a wild variety.
23201. Melixis mixutiflora Beauv.
From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, president, Mackenzie
College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 22, 1908.
"This is known as Capim catingueiro, or melado, or gordura, one of the best
forage grasses of this section. It grows well on poor ground and will stand long
absence of rain. It also makes good hay." (Lane.)
23202. Litchi chixexsis Sonner. Leitchee.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Procured by Mr. J. E. Higgins, horticulturist,
Hawaii Experiment Station. Received June 25, 1908.
"Seeds of the large-seeded variety." (Higgins.) (For description see Nos.
10670 to 10673, 14888, and 16237 to 16243.)
23203. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Turkestan. Purchased from Mr. H. W. Duerrschmidt, Tashkend,
Turkestan. Received June 24, 1908.
Turkestan. " Werny or Tschilik alfalfa, from the most northern alfalfa-
producing part of Turkestan." (Duerrschmidt.)
23204. Trigoxella foenum-graecum L. Fenugreek.
From Tunis, Tunis. Presented by Mr. F. Foex, National School of Agri-
culture, Mexico City, Mexico. Received June 15, 1908.
See No. 7029 for description.
23205. Glycixe hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Shanghai. Kiangsu, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, inter-
preter, American consulate. Received June 30, 1908.
"Similar in appearance to Ebony, No. 17254." (Nielsen.)
"An important bean for dry rice land. Chinese name Pu chi." (Barchet.)
23206. Cucumis melo L.
From Afghanistan. Presented by Mr. L. A. Ault, president, The Ault &
Wiborg Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Received June 29, 1908.
" I ran across this melon in Peshawar, and taken altogether it is the most
delicious fruit in the way of a melon that I have ever tasted." (Ault.)
61160— Bui. 142—09 5
66 SEEDS AM» PLANTS [MPOBTED.
23207 to 23232.
From China. Received through Mr. Prank x. Meyer, agricultural explorer,
and broughl by him to the Plant introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., June,
1908. Forwarded to Washington, I ». C, and received July <;. 1908.
The following seeds:
23207. GLYCIN] hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, china. "(No. 960a, Apr. 27, 1907. > A large,
greenish soy bean, grown around Soochow on the rather low-lying lands.
Used when slightly sprouted as a vegetable. Chinese name Tsin tou."
( Meyer.)
23208. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. " (No. 061a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A large,
yellow soy bean, often purplish colored on one side. Considered locally
a very good variety. Chinese name xiun chu tou. Grows on the ridges
around inundated rice fields." {Meyer.)
23209. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. " (No. 062a, Apr. 20, 1008.) The or-
dinary variety of yellow soy bean as grown around Tangsi on the ridges
and strips of land around and between inundated rice fields. Chinese
name Huang tou." (Meyer.)
23210. Phaseoltjs angulams (Willd.) W. F. Wight. (Dolichos an-
gularis Willd.)
From Tangsi. Chehkiang, China. "(No. 003a, Apr. 20, 1008.) Different
varieties of small beans, grown by the Chinese on the higher lands in the
neighborhood of Tangsi. Used as a vegetable when sprouted; also boiled
in soups, and when pounded up with sugar it is used as a sweetmeat in
cakes and pastry. Chinese name CM tou." (Meyer.)
23211. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 064a, Apr. 20, 1008.) A very
dark brown colored soy bean, grown near Tangsi ; said to be very pro-
ductive. Chinese name Tsze pi tou." [Meyer.)
23212. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 065a, Apr. 24, 1908.) An
early-ripening, yellow soy beau, called the sixth month's bean, meaning
ripening in the Chinese sixth month (our July). Chinese name Lu ya
put mou tou." (Meyer.)
23213. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 066a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A
yellow soy bean called the seventh month's bean, meaning ripening in the
Chinese seventh month (our August). Called in Chinese Chi ya pal mou
tou." (Meyer.)
23214. Vigxa sesqtjipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 067a, Apr. 20, 1908.) Chinese
string beans, used as a green vegetable like the western kinds. Chinese
name Chang Tciang tou." (Meyer.)
23215. Dolichos lablab L.
From Tangsi. Chehkiang, China. "(No. 068a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A white
bean which is mostly grown for its green pods, which are sliced or broken
and when boiled furnish an agreeable vegetable. The dried beans are
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23207 to 23232— Continued.
also sparingly used in soups, but only by the better classes, as they are
rather expensive. Chinese name Pai pien tou." (Meyer.)
23216. Caxavali exsiforme (L.) DC.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 969a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A very
rare edible bean, used mainly as a stomach-strengthening food, and for
this reason only to be had in medicine shops. Said to be an erect
grower (?). Chinese name Tan tou." {Meyer.)
23217. Stizolobium sp. (?)
From Mokanshan, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 970a, Apr. 22, 1908.) A
wild climbing bean found in a thicket. The pods are covered with
bristling hairs, which break off easily in one's skin, but do not cause any
harm." {Meyer.)
23218. Sapitjm sebiferum (L.) Roxb. Tallow tree.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 971a, Apr. 23, 1908.) The
tallow tree, the seeds of which yield a valuable fatty substance. Grown
extensively along the canals in the Chehkiang Province. The best varie-
ties are top-grafted upon seedling stock." {Meyer.)
23219. Fibmiana simplex (L.) W. F. Wight. (Hibiscus simplex L.)
(Sterculia plataxifolia L. f. )
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 972a, Apr. 27, 1908.) Seeds of
a tree called in Chinese Wu tuny tsze; they are sold in one or two shops
as a delicatesse, but are not very tasty. They may turn out to be the
ordinary Firmiana simplex (L.) (Hibiscus simplex L.), which is a great
favorite with the Chinese as a shade tree in temple gardens and in court-
yards." (Meyer. )
23220. TlXUS KORAIENSIS S. & Z.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 973a, Apr. 27, 1908.) Sold as
a delicatesse by a few shops, and as such they are not bad. Said to come
from Shantung, but I suspect them to have been collected in eastern
Siberia from Pinus mandshurica or an allied form. Chinese name Sung
tsze." (Meyer.)
23221. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 974a, Apr. 24, 190S.) Said
to be a very fine variety of yellow-fleshed watermelon. Grown around
Hangchow on rather low lands. Chinese name Huang si leua." (Meyer.)
23222. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang. China. "(No. 975a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A water-
melon with yellow flesh, said to be good; growing on low fields around
Tangsi. Chinese name Huang lien Tcua." (Meyer.)
23223. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 976a, Apr. 24. 1908.) Said
to be a very fine white-fleshed watermelon. Grown around Hangchow on
rather low lands. Chinese name Pai si Icua." (Meyer.)
23224. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 977a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A white-
fleshed watermelon, grown on low fields around Tangsi. Chinese name
San pai tsa Icua:' (Meyer.)
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68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23207 to 23232— Continued.
23225. Citbullxts VULGABIS Schradl Watermelon.
Fr«»m Tangsl, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 978a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A red-
meated watermelon, grown <>n lowlands around Tangsi. Chinese name
Wit pi hong lien kua,
"The region around Tangsl is famous for Its good watermelons. Test
Xes. 975a, 977a, and 978a (S. P. I. Nos. 23222 23224, and 23225) on low-
hinds in the South." I Meyer,)
23226. Astragalus sin his I..
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 970a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A
red-flowered leguminous plant; grows wild on lowlands; is also used as a
fertilization crop on low-lying fields, being plowed under as a fertilizer
for rice. The young leaves are much eaten as a vegetable. Chinese name
Huang tsai." (Meyer.)
23227. Astragalus sinicus L.
From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 980a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A
leguminous plant, said to bear red flowers, probably a form of No.
979a (S. P. I. No. 23220) ; as such give it the same treatment. Chinese
name Hong tsai, which is probably fictitious." (Meyer.)
23228. Sesamum orientale L. Sesame.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 981a, Apr. 4, 1908.) White
sesame seed for a trial in the semiarid Southwestern States. These
seeds contain a fine, sw r eet oil, excellent for culinary purposes. The seeds
themselves can be • used in the making of candies, taffies, and as a
sprinkling on cakes. Chinese name Pax tse ma." (Meyer.)
23229. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 982a, Apr. 4, 1908.) A dark
brown colored soy bean ; rare. Said to grow near Tientsin. Used for
human food ; boiled in soups or as a vegetable when slightly sprouted.
Chinese name Tse doll." (Meyer.)
23230. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kowliang.
Brown.
From Chusan Islands, China. "(No. 983a, April, 1908.) A tall-grow-
ing variety of sorghum, coming from the Chusan Islands, called Chang
tsun. Obtained from Dr. S. P. Barchet at Shanghai, China." (Meyer.)
23231. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kowliang.
Brown.
From Chusan Islands, China. "(No. 984a, April, 1908.) A dwarfy
form of a sorghum, coming from the Chusan Islands, called Titan tsun.
Obtained from Dr. S. P. Barchet at Shanghai, China." (Meyer.)
23232. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 985a, May 11, 1908.) The
Ba relict soy bean, growing on wet rice lands. Chinese name Ma Xiao ton.
Obtained through Dr. S. P. Barchet, of Shanghai, who procured these
soy beans from Chinhuafu, in the Chehkiang Province, central China."
( Meyer. )
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 69
23233 to 23262. . Bamboo.
From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer,
June, 190S, and brought by him from China to the Plant Introduction
Garden, Chico, Cal.
The following plants :
23233.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 301, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. Chinese name Mao tsoh. The largest and most common
kind; attains a height of 100 feet and a diameter at its base of 6 to 8
inches; grows only on mountain slopes, preferably in a rich red loam.
Used in many, many ways ; for instance, in the manufacture of big lad-
ders, water pipes, gutters, tiles on roofs, construction material for large
sheds, etc." {Meyer.)
23234.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 302, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. Second in size of the timber bamboos ; grows in valleys
and at the foot of mountains. Chinese name Tae tsoh. This is utilized
in furniture manufacture and for poles and boat-hook handles."
( Meyer. )
23235.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 303, autumn, 1907.)
A timber bamboo, resembling very much the preceding one (S. P. I. No.
23234). Grows on flat, level land and has a very open stand. Is used
for tool handles, small light ladders, etc. Chinese name Tae tsoh and
also Kang tsoh." (Meyer.)
23236.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 304, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo, having long joints, but not a large-growing kind. Much
used for basket manufacture when the stems have been split up in long,
narrow, flexible strips. Chinese name Wang kon tsoh." (Meyer.)
23237.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 305, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo, called the Stone bamboo, on account of the stems being
very hard. Mostly used in the manufacture of fine bamboo furniture,
it being a very strong kind. Chinese name Sah tsoh." (Meyer.)
23238.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 306, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. A variety called the Wooden bamboo, having solid
stems. It is rather small but strong. Chinese name Moh tsoh." (Meyer.)
23239.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 307, autumn, 1907.)
A small but strong variety, called the Bitter bamboo. Chinese name
Kow tsoh." (Meyer.)
23240. Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 308, autumn, 1907.)
Timber bamboo. A small but strong variety, growing on mountain
slopes. Used for making walking canes, pipestems, and fancy articles.
Chinese name Yu tsoh, meaning oil bamboo, on account of its shining
stems." (Meyer.)
142
70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23233 to 23262— Continued.
23241.
Prom vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, china. "<X<>. 309, autumn, 1907.)
A bamboo growing od rich plains and producing edible shoots. Chinese
name Mao tchin tsoh." (Meyer.)
23242.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 310, autumn, 1007.)
Vegetable bamboo. An edible bamboo growing on the plains, Chinese
name Oo chin tSOh." (Metier.)
23243.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, china. "(No. 311, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable
bamboo. The ordinary edible bamboo grown in nearly every back yard
in central China. Chinese name Pali l:oh poo chi." (Meyer.)
23244.
From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 312, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable
bamboo. Another common, edible bamboo, abounding on the plains.
Chinese name Hua koli poo chfc" (Meyer.)
23245.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 313, autumn, 1907.)
Vegetable bamboo. A very early variety, producing edible sprouts.
Chiuese name Tsao ri tsoh." (Meyer.)
23246.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 314, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo, called the Purple bamboo, on account of having
bronze reddish colored stems. Nice when in a clump. Chinese name
Tsi tsoh." (Meyer.)
23247.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 315, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo. The stems of this small, ornamental bamboo are
used for pipestems and canes. Chinese name Mae loh tsoh." (Meyer.)
23248.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 316, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo. The noted square bamboo, which is difficult to
grow ; requires partial shade. The stems are used for canes and pipe-
stems. Chinese name Fang tsoh.'" (Meyer.)
23249.
From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 317, autumn, 1907.)
Ornamental bamboo. A variety called the Honey bamboo. Chinese name
Mih tsoh." (Meyer.)
23250.
From Tangsi. Chehkiang, China. "(No. 318, autumn, 1907.) A low-
growing bamboo, the leaves of which are used for wrapping rice, flour,
or millet dumplings, the same as the Mexicans use the hull leaves of the
corncobs to boil their tamales in. Chinese name Tsong inah tsrjh." 1
( Meyer. )
23251.
From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 319, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Wu tsoh." (Meyer.)
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 71
23233 to 23262— Continued.
23252.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 320, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Loong su tsok. A tall, yellow-stemmed variety."
( Meyer. )
23253.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 321, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Tsin tsoh." (Meyer.)
23254.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 322, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Huang ko tsoh." (Meyer.)
23255.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 323, autumn, 1907.) A bamboo
from Ningpo, called Man tsoh." (Meyer.)
23256.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. *"(No. 324, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Tan tsoh. A tall-growing, green-stemmed va-
riety." (Meyer.)
23257.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 325, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Tszc tsoh. A tall, purple- stemmed variety."
(Meyer.)
23258.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 32G, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo from Ningpo, called Mei lu tsoh. A variety having spotted sterns."
( Meyer.)
23259.
From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 327, autumn, 1907.) A bam-
boo fr<mi Ningpo, without name.'' (Meyer.)
23260.
From Hangchow. Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 328, June 28, 1907.)
Square bamboo. Obtained from Dr. Duncan Main at Hangchow. For
further remarks see No. 316 (S. P. I. No. 23248)." (Meyer.)
23261.
From Fengtai, near Peking, Chibli, China. "(No. 329, June 1, 1907,
and Mar. 31, 1908.) The so-called Hardy bamboo, growing in gardens in
and around Peking and Tientsin, where the climatic conditions are not
what might be called favorable for the growth of bamboos. These plants
may be trusted to be hardy as far north as Philadelphia, and can be
' grown commercially farther south, perhaps, to supply flower stakes.
Chinese name Chu tse." (Meyer.)
23262.
From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 330, Apr. 26, 190S.) A very
dwarfy bamboo, grown in pots and other vessels as an ornamental plant
where it rarely reaches over 1 foot in height; when planted out it seems
to grow higher. Chinese name Feng pi chu." (Meyer.)
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72
SKKDS AND I'l.AN IS IMI'iHJTKD.
23263. NOTHOFAGUS OBLIQUA (Mirk) Bl,
From Santa [nes, Chile. Presented by Sefior Salvador Izquierdo. Re-
eived June 29, L908.
"The Roble of Chile, called Coy am i>y the original Inhabitants. It is a tall
tree with a straighl stem, attaining '■'> t<» I feel diameter. The wood is heavy
and durable, well adapted Cor posts, beams, girders, rafters, and joists, but not
for flooring. One Of the few Chilean trees with deciduous foliage." (Doctor
Philippi.)
23267 to 23289.
From Chile. South America. Presented by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, LimA-
vida via Molina, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 24, 1908.
The following seeds:
23267. Zea mays L. Indian corn.
23268. Xothofagus obliqua (Mirb.) Bl. " Chilean red oak."
See No. 23263 for description.
23269. Quillaja saponaria Mol. Quillai.
"A colossal tree, fit not only for loamy but also sandy and peaty soil.
The bark is rich in saponin, and therefore valuable for dressing wool and
silk; also for various cleansing processes." (Von Mueller.)
23270. Kageneckia oblonga Ruiz & Pav. Bollen.
"This is allied to Quillaja saponaria, and provides tan bark locally."
(Dr. J. A. de los Rios.)
23271. Dbimys chilensis DC. Canelo.
" This tree attains in river valleys a height of 60 feet. The wood is
never attacked by insects. Bark used for medicinal purposes." (Extract
from Von Mueller.)
23272. Maytenus boaria Mol.
See No. 3394 for description.
23273. Crinodendron patagua Mol.
See Xo. 3354 for description.
23274. Rheum sp. (?)
23275. Triticum polonicum L. (?)
23276. Triticum polonicum L. (?)
23277. Erodium moschatum (L.) L'Herit.
23278. Melilotus indica (L.) All.
23279. Melilotus indica (L.) All.
23280 to 23284. Medicago arabica (L.) All.
23285. (Undetermined.)
Grass.
23286. (Undetermined.)
Grass.
23287. Trifolium pratense L.
23288. Trifolium sp. (?)
23289. Trifolium pratense L. (?)
"Wild pink clover."
142
Maiten.
Patagua.
Wheat.
Wheat.
Alfilerilla.
Red clover.
APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 73
23290 to 23312.
From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex-
plorer, and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal.,
June, 190S; forwarded to Washington, D. C, and received July 6, 1908.
The following seeds :
23290. Pistjm arvense L. Field pea.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 921a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Peas
used as a food, either sprouted or boiled as they are. Grow at 5,000 to
6,000 feet elevation. Chinese name Wau doh." (Meyer.)
23291. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 922a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Black
soy bean, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Are considered by the
Chinese the best food for their hard-working mules and horses ; they
must always be boiled before being fed to the animals; otherwise they
may cause colic ; the Chinese also mix a liberal quantity of sorghum seed
and chopped straw with these beans. Chinese name Gliae doh." (Meyer.)
23292. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 923a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Yellow
soy bean. Growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. They are used all
through northern China for making bean curd and bean vermicelli.
Chinese name Huang doh.''' (Meyer.)
23293. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 924a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Red
beans, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation ; they like a black, rich
soil. Used as a vegetable when boiled. Chinese name Lien dolt.'''
(Meyer.)
23294. Vicia faba L. Horse bean.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 925a, Feb. 26, 1908.) A small
horse bean, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Mostly used as a
delicatesse after having been roasted with oil and salt ; also eaten as a
vegetable when slightly sprouted." (Meyer.)
23295. Avena nuda inerxiis (Koern.) Asch. & Graeb. Naked oat.
From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 926a, Feb. 26, 1908.) These
oats grow all through the higher mountain districts and form the staple
food of the natives ; they require apparently a short season for maturing
and seem to thrive in quite sterile locations. Chinese name Yoh ma."
(Meyer.)
23296. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Taichou, Shansi, China. "(No. 929a, Mar. 2, 1908.) Yellow soy
beans, found growing on strongly alkaline lands. Chinese name Huang
doh. For further remarks see No. 923a (S. P. I. No. 23292)." (Meyer.)
23297. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Taichou, Shansi, China. "(No. 930a, Mar. 2. 1908.) Black soy
bean. Grows on strongly alkaline lands. Chinese name Ghae doh. For
further remarks concerning their uses see No. 922a (S. P. I. No. 23291)."
(Meyer.)
23298. Cannabis sativa L. Hemp.
From Soolungko, Shansi, Kwohsien District, China. "(No. 931a, Mar.
3, 1908.) Found growing in mountain valleys and considered a good
hemp. Chinese name Shan ma tse." (Meyer.)
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74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23290 to 23312— Continued.
23299. GLYCINE BISPIOA (Moench) Maxim. Soybean.
Prom Tsintse, Shansi, south of Taiyuanfu, China. "(No. 933a, Mar.
11'. L908.) Black and yellow. A rare local variety of a strange soy
bean used as a vegetable when slightly sprouted, and after having been
Bcalded for a few minutes In boiling water is eaten with a salt sauce;
the skin must be removed before scalding. Chinese name Vang yen doh,
meaning sheep's eye bean." {Meyer.)
23300. Panicum mili.u ii.m L.
From the plains of northern China. "(No. 043a, autumn, 1007.)
Hulled drooping millet. Is eaten all over northern China as a high-class
food. Foiled very often with Chinese dates; small, sticky, sweet cakes
and simple wholesome candies are also prepared from this grain; tastes
very good with milk and sugar as a breakfast or light evening food and
may also serve as an infant's food. Chinese name Huang mi." (Meyer.)
23301. Fhaseoli s angulams (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
From Hupehko, Chihli, China. "(No. 047a. Dec. 13. 1007.) A large
variety of a gray-blackish bean, which is able to grow on rather sandy
and on alkaline lands. Is used as a vegetable when sprouted: also
pounded up with sugar and used in small cakes as a stuffing. Chinese
name Ghae shau doh." {Meyer.)
23302. Phaseolus vulgaris L.
From Hupehko, Chihli, China. "(No. 048a, Dec. 13, 1907.) A large,
white bean, used as a vegetable boiled in soups. Growing on sandy and
on alkaline lands. Chinese name Ta pai Jo/?." {Meyer.)
23303. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Sliding, Chihli, China. "(No. 040a, Jan. 25, 1008.) Yellow soy
bean. Chinese name Ta huang doh. For further remarks see No. 023a
(S. P. I. No. 23292)." {Meyer.)
23304. Phaseolus angularis (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 050a ? Feb. 8, 1008.) A small, red
bean, which is used as a sweetmeat and as a stuffing in cakes. Chinese
name Hong shau doh." {Meyer.)
23305. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 051a, Feb. 8. 1008.) Large, light
yellow soy bean. Fsed mostly as a vegetable when slightly germinated,
and eaten with a salt sauce. Chinese name Ta huang doh.''' {Meyer.)
23306. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 052a, Feb. 8. 1008.) Large, black
soy bean, green inside. Comes from Manchuria and is used mostly like
the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23305.) Chinese name Ta ghae doh."
{ Meyer. )
23307. Yigna ungtticulata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 033a, Feb. 8, 1008.) Mottled. A
rather rare variety, used like No. 050a (S. P. I. No. 23304). Chinese
name II ua cliiang doh." {Meyer.)
142
APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 75
23290 to 23312— Continued.
23308. Phaseolus vtjlgakis L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 954a, Feb. 8, 1908.) Lemon-
colored beans. A rare variety used as a vegetable in soups. Chinese
name Huang yueng cloh." (Meyer.)
23309. Gossypium hirsutum L. Cotton.
From Pingkuhsien. Chihli, China. "(No. 955a, Nov. 7, 1907.) The
ordinary short-fibered variety of cotton grown all over northern China.
Chinese name Ta tse mien hua." (Meyer.)
23310. Gossypium indicum Lam. Cotton.
From Pingkuhsien, Chihli, China. "(No. 956a, Nov. 7, 1907.) A very
good variety of cotton, being long fibered and silky. The city of Ping-
kuhsien is famous throughout North China for the cotton cloth made
from this variety. Chinese name Chan yung mien hua.'''' (Meyer.)
23311. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Shiling, Chihli. China. "(No. 957a, Jan. 25, 1908.) Large,
green soy bean. L T sed as a vegetable when slightly sprouted, after hav-
ing been scalded in boiling water. Chinese name Ta ching dolt."
( Meyer. )
23312. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
From Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 958a, Jan. 28, 1908.) A rare,
local variety of soy bean, being small and of greenish yellow color.
Chinese name Shan ching doh." (Meyer.)
23313 to 23315.
From Bangalore, British India. Presented by the superintendent of the
Mysore Government Botanical Gardens. Received June 25. 1908.
The following seeds :
23313. Bauhinia monandra Kurz. (?)
" Leaves round-ovate, truncate at base. Racemes short, terminal,
pubescent. Petals 1-i inches, probably whitish." (./. G. Baker, in Fl.
Brit. Ind.)
23314. Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg. Ceara rubber.
" Ceara rubber has not been cultivated in the West Indies to any
extent, but it is like cassava in its capability of growing in dry. sandy
soil. It would probably yield more rubber if grown in districts where
irrigation is possible." (Wm. Fawcett, in Bailey.)
23315. Sapindus trifoliata L. Soapnut tree.
"A stout tree, native of India. Leaves alternate, pinnate. Flowers
dull white. Berries the size of a cherry, saponaceous.
" This fruit is used in southern India as a substitute for soap. An oil
is also extracted from the berries. The wood is yellow and hard and is
used in house building and for combs, boxes, etc." (G. Watt, Diet.
Econ. Prod. Ind.)
76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23316 to 23322.
From Guatemala, South America. Collected by Dr. W. A. Kellerman.
Received through Dr. J. N. Rose. U. S. National Herbarium, June 25, 1908.
23316 to 23320. Cactus.
The following cadi were introduced for investigation as to their pos-
sible value for forage:
23316.
From El Rancho. " Old Man cactus. (No. 7061, Jan. 12, 1908.)
Fruit red, depressed globular, smooth (no prickles), 1* inches in
diameter." (Kellerman.)
23317.
From El Rancho. (Kellerman's No. 7055, Jan. 12, 1908.)
23318.
"Cuttings of S. P. I. No. 23317. Very spiny and prickly."
(Young.)
23319.
From Los Amates. (Kellerman's No. 7107, Feb. 15, 1908.)
23320.
From Antigua. "(No. 7117.) A spineless cactus found climbing
over stone fences." (Kellerman.)
23321 and 23322. Dahlia sp. Dahlia.
23321.
From Volcano Agua. (Kellerman's No. 7099.)
23322.
(Kellerman's No. 7096.)
142
INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
Abies sp., 22GT1, 22672, 22679, 23020,
23021.
Acacia lahai, 22777.
Acer sp., 22602.
Aconitum sp., 22542.
hemsleyanum, 22541.
Acorus sp., 23003.
Actinidia kolomikta, 22593.
Aegle marmelos, 22957.
Aeschynomene bispinosa, 22733.
Albizzia sp., 22618.
anthelmintica, 22778.
Alfalfa, Andean, 22834.
(Chile), 22949, 22972, 22973.
(China), 22962.
(Ecuador), 22948.
Elche, 22784.
Grimm, 22947.
(Pern), 22940.
(South Dakota), 22946.
Turkestan, 22788 to 22790,
23203.
(Utah) "dry land, 22559.
irrigated, 22558.
wild, 22949.
See also Medicago sativa.
Alfilerilla. See Erodium moschatum.
Alocasia macrorrhiza, 22816.
A m or pho phallus campanulatus, 22S12.
Amygdalus persica, 22650.
Andropogon hale pen sis, 22664.
saccharoides, 22966.
sericeus, 22764.
sorghum, 22653, 22787,
22820 to 22824, 22911 to
22913, 22942, 23230,
23231.
Anona cherimola, 22531.
reticulata, 22796, 22956.
squamosa, 22795.
Anthephora hermaphrodita, 22667.
Apricot (China), 22580.
Aralia racemosa, 22745.
Archontophoenix alexandrae,' 22706.
Areea oleracea, 22712.
Arisaema cochinehinense, 22813.
Arrhcnatherum elatius. 22550.
tuberosus,
22666.
Artemisia lactiflora, 22544.
Artichoke, Violet Provence, 22557.
Arum sp., 22817.
Ash. See Fraxinus sp.
142
A spa rag us sp., 22624 to 22626, 23014
to 23016.
Astilbe sp., 22543.
Astragalus sinivus, 23226, 23227.
Arena nuda inermis, 22688, 23295.
tuberosa, 22666.
Azalea sp., 22983.
Bael tree. See Belou marmelos.
Bamboo (China ) , 22579. 23233 to 23262.
(India), 22819.
Banana (Trinidad), 22771.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley, Hull-less, 22532, 22689.
(Tibet), 22917.
Bauhinia monandra, 23313.
Bean, broad. See Vicia faba.
(Java), 22945.
moth. See Phaseolus aconiti-
folius.
scarlet runner. See Phaseolus
coccineus.
velvet. See Stizolobium sp.,
•22923.
Belou marmelos, 22957
Berberis acuminata, 22545.
chinensis, 22585, 22614.
Bigarade, Natsu-mikan, 22670.
Bollen. See Kageneckia oblonga,
Brassica oleracea, 22694.
rapa, 22755 to 22757.
Briza sp., 22967.
Bryonia dioica, 22641.
Buddleia asiatica, 23006.
Buxus sempervirens, 23012.
Cabbage (China), 22694.
Cacara erosa, 22827, 22971, 23040.
Cactus (Guatemala), 23316 to 23320.
Cae sal pi tiia sp., 22980.
Cajan indie um, 22731.
Caladiuin bieolor, 22811.
Campomanesia cerasoides, 227S3.
Cananga odorata, 22744.
Canavali ensiforme, 23216.
Canelo. See Drimys chilensis.
Cannabis sativa, 22690, 23298.
Capsicum annuum, 22804 to 22809.
frutescens, 22803.
Caragana sp., 22981.
Carex triangularis, 22907.
Carissa bispinosa, 22998.
Caryota mitis, 22710.
77
78
SI'.I.DS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
Cassia sp., 22019.
Cast anopsia tibetana, 22 ( .)ir».
Ca8tilla sp.. 22630.
Catalpa bungei, 22578.
Ceara rubber. See Uanihot glaziovii.
Celastrus sp.. 22586.
articulatus, 22616.
Chayota edulis, 22662.
Cherimoyer. Sec Anona cherimola.
Chestnut. See Castanopsis tibetana.
"Chilean red oak." Sec Vothofagus
obliqua.
Chinese date. Sec Zizyphus sativa.
ChrysopJiyllum sp., 22791.
Cicer arietinum, 22730.
Citrullus nil, i, ins. 22657, 22658, 22743,
23221 to 23225.
Citrus sp., 22779.
aurantium, 22566, 22567, 22670.
sinensis, 22651, 22652,
22826, 22939.
limonum, 23028,
Clematis sp,, 22021.
/rrfi7 mandshurica, 22620.
Clitoria heterophylla, 22748.
ternatea, 22749 to 22753.
Clover, bur. See Medicago denticulata.
red. See Trifolium pratense.
Colocasia sp.. 22740, 22741, 22891 to
22894.
esculenia, 22765 to 22770,
. 22818.
indica, 22S14.
Corn, Indian, 23207.
Corylus sp.. 22596.
Cotoneaster integerrima, 22695.
rotton (China), 23309, 23310.
Jannovitch, 22031.
Hit Afifi, 22032.
Cowpea, black, 22932.
Chinese Red, 22635.
Clay, 22723, 22724, 22960.
Holstein, 22725.
(hvbrid), 22715 to 22721,
22726 to 22730, 22958.
Lady, 2293s.
mottled, 22903, 23307.
red. 22722, 22959.
(Rhodesia), 22929 to 22933,
2295S to 22900.
Whippoorwill, 22539.
Crataegus sp., 22007, 22676,
pinnatifida, 22."
Crinodendron patagua; 23273.
Cucumis melo, 22659 to 22661, 23200
Cueurbita maxima, 22928.
pepo, 22739, 22810, 22925.
Cupressus funebris, 23024.
Currant. See Ribes sp.
Custard apple, 22956.
Cydonia sp., 22581, 22984.
faponica, 22629.
Cynara scolymus, 22557.
Cynometra trinitensis, 22774.
Dahlia sp., 23321. 23322.
Daphne sp., 22994.
142
>533.
Dasheen I Barbados), 22894.
Date, Ascherasi, 22837, 22856.
Barbnn. 22S13. 22X58.
Beneffshi, 22944.
Duggal ( Ililwa), 22855.
( ( Mnkoni - el Alnnar),
22sr,^.
(Shomaieh), 22854.
(Sultani), 22853.
Halawi, 22839.
Hussein Effendi, 22845.
Jozi, 22849.
Khadrawi, 22840, 22860.
Khastawi, 22838, 22857.
Maiah, 22848.
Maktum (Almiar), 2283G.
(A star), 22835.
Shitwi Asfar, 22851.
Shukker, 22850.
Modabel, 22842.
Sukeri, 22841.
Taberzel, 22846.
Zehdi, 22847, 22859.
Dendrocalamus strictus, 22819.
Dent : in sp., 22571, 22589, 22611.
Diervilla sp., 22587.
Dioscorea alata, 22828.
anguina, 22832.
fasciculata, 22831.
purpurea, 22830.
rubella, 22829.
Diospyros kaki, 22597 to 22599.
Dolichos angularis, 23210.
lablab, 22934, 23215.
Drimys chilensis, 23271.
Dypsis pinnatifrons, 22708.
Ecballium elaterium, 22642.
Elaeagnus pungens, 22986.
Elaeis guineensis, 22713.
Elder. See Sambucus spp.
Eh ii sine coracana, 22565.
Elm. See Ulmus spp.
Enterolobium cyelocarpum, 23039.
Ephedra sp., 23020.
Eragrostis sp., 22963, 22964.
abyssinica, 22656.
Eriobotrya japonica, 22976.
Erodium moschatum, 23277.
E lion nnt as sp., 22583, 22871, 22872,
23027.
alatus, 22995.
Fenugreek. See Trigonella foenum-
graecum.
Fieus sp.. 22937.
Filbert. See Corylus sp.
Fir. See Abies sp.
Finn in iin simplex, 23219.
Fraxinus sp., 22582.
bungeana, 22572, 22603,
22004.
Funic in sp., 22868.
Garcia i<t binucao, 22955.
tinctoria, 22556.
INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
79
Ginger. See Zinziber officinalis.
Gladiolus salmoneus, 22969.
Gliricidia maculata, 22773.
Glw-inr hispida, 22534 to 22538, 22633,
22634, 22644 to 22646. 22714, 22874
to 22885, 22886, 22897 to 22901,
22919 to 22922. 22927. 23205. 23207
to 23209, 23211 to 23213, 23229,
23232, 23291, 23292, 23296, 23297,
23209. 23303, 23305, 23306, 23311,
23312.
Glycyrrhiza glabra. 22870.
Gossypium barbadi nsi . 22631, 22632.
hirsutum, 23309.
in <li<- u,n. 23310.
Gourd (Italy), 22924.
Grape (China), 22601.
Sultanina Rosea, 22528.
Grass, large water. See Paspalum di-
lata turn.
Grewia parviflora, 22609.
Hawthorn. See Crataegus spp.
Hazelnut. See Con/his sp.
Hedera sp., 22999.
Hemp. See Cannabis sativa.
Hibiscus simpler, 23219
Hieama. See Cacara erosa.
Hordeum distichon nudum, 22689,
22917.
pol ys t ich u m t rifu rca t u in .
22532.
Hydrangea sp.. 22864.
Hang ilang. See Cananga odorata.
Her cornuta, 22979.
Indigofera glandulosa, 22732.
Irvingia oliveri, 22794.
Jasminum primulinum, 22546.
Juglans hyb.. 22524. 22525.
mandshurica, 22605.
regia, 22526, 22527. 22560 to
22563.
Jujube. See Chinese date.
Juniperus sp.. 23022, 23023.
ehinensis pendula, 23025.
procera, 22775.
Kafir. See Sorghum.
Kageneckia oblonga, 23270.
Kowliang. See Sorghum.
Kudzu. See Pueraria thunbergiana.
Lagenaria vulgaris, 22924.
Landolphia capensis, 22530.
Larch. See Ldrix sp.
Larix sp., 22674, 23010.
Lathyrus montanus, 22553.
niger, 22554.
vernus, 22555.
Leitchee. See Litchi ehinensis.
Lemon (China). 23028.
Lens esculenta, 22908.
Lespedeza sp.. 22997.
Licorice (China), 22870.
142
Licuala peltata, 22711.
Ligustrum sp.. 22988.
Lilac. See Syringa spp.
Lilittm sp.. 22627.
Litchi ehinensis. 23202.
Lonicera sp., 23<»29.
maackii, 22548.
tragophylla, 22549.
Loquat (China). 22976.
Loropetalum chinense, 22982.
Lychnis fulgens, 23011.
Maiten. See Maytenus boaria.
Mangifera indica, 22970.
Mango, White Alfonso. 22970.
Manihot glaziovii, 23314.
Maple. See Acer sp.
Maytenus injuria. 23272.
Medicago arabica, 23280 to 23284.
denticulata, 22649.
sativa, 22558, 22559, 227^4.
22788 to 22790, 22834,
2291(1. 22946, 22947, 22948,
22949, 22962, 22972. 22973,
23203.
Melilotus indica, 2327s. 23279.
Mel in is m in a f i flora. 23201.
Meyer, Frank N.. seeds and plants se-
cured. 22571 to 22629. 22671 to
22696, 22825, 22861 to 22s73. 22004
to 22! mm;. 22914, 22915. 22937. 22974
t.» 23038, 23207 to 23262. 23290 to
23312.
Millet, Pearl. See Pennisetum ameri-
canum.
ragi. See Eleusine coracana.
Musa paradisiaca, 22771.
Musknielon (Roumania), 22659 to
22661.
Myrica nag!. 22904 to 22906. 22978.
Nothofagus obliqua, 23263, 23268.
Oak (China). 22594.
Cork. See Quercus suber.
Oat. naked (China), 22688. 23295.
Olea europaea, 22762. 22763.
Olive. Chemlali, 22762. 22763.
Oncosperma sp., 22705.
Orange (Brazil ). 22939.
Canton. 22051.
Ladoo. 22566.
Natsu-mikan, 22670.
Suntra. 22567.
Swatow, 22652.
sweet (Algeria), 22826.
Oxytenanthera abyssinica, 22(76.
Paeonia al bt flora. 22869.
Palm, sugar. See Saguerus pinnatus.
Panicularia magellanica, 22551.
Panic urn sp., 22665.
berai. 2296s.
maximum, 22529, 22S33.
mUiaceum, 23300.
80
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
Pa8palum dilatatum, 22654.
Patagua. Sec Crinodendron patagua.
Pea, field. See Pisum arvense.
Peach ( Shanghai >, 22650.
Pear (China >, 22595.
Pennisetum americanum, 22564, 22643,
22943.
Peony. Sec Paeonia albiflora.
Pepper (Mexico), 22803 to 22809.
Periwinkle, Madagascar, 22782.
Persimmon (China), 22597 to 22599.
Phalaris coerulescens, 22961.
Phaseolus sp., 22945.
aconitifolius, 22761.
annularis, 23210, 23301,
23304.
coccineus, 22797 to 22802.
vvU/aris. 23203. 23302. 2330X.
Philadelphus sp., 225SS, 22863.
Phleum arenarium, 22669.
paniculatum, 22668.
Phoenix dactyl if era, 22835 to 22860.
Phyllostachys nigra, 23240.
i'/cra obovata schrenkiana, 22909.
Pine. See Pinus spp.
Pinellia cochinchinense, 22813.
P«ws sp., 22673, 22680.
bungeana, 22691, 23017 to 23019.
koraiensis, 23220.
Piswrc urrense, 22540, 22637 to 22640,
22918, 22936, 23290.
sat i rum, 22738.
Pithecolobium aele, 22793.
Plum (China), 22576, 22577, 22600,
22989, 22990.
Poa aequatoriensis, 22754.
Podophyllum emodi, 22552.
Poplar. See Popitlus sp.
Populus sp., 22861.
Potato (Chile), 23041 to 23199.
Pn/ hhs sp.. 22576, 22577, 22600, 22989,
22990.
arm en iaca, 22580.
japonica', 22991, 23007.
Psoralea corylifolia, 22737.
Pueraria thunbergiana, 22511.
Pumpkin (Italy), 22925.
(Palestine), 22810.
Pyrus chinensis, 22595.
Quercus sp., 22594.
saber, 22655.
Quillaja saponaria, 23269.
Quince. See Cydonia spp.
Raspberry (China), 22663.
Rhamnus sp., 22612, 22613, 22873.
Rhapis flubelliformis, 22707.
Rheum sp., 23274.
Rhododendron sp., 22677.
tfi&es sp., 22992.
Rollmia orthopetala, 22512.
flosa sp., 22615, 22692, 23035 to 23038.
xanthma, 22681, 22693, 23034.
Rose. See Rosa spp.
Rubber, Ceara. See Manihot glaziovii.
142
h'uhiis sp., 22663.
rosaefoliua, 23009.
Rwm< /• cri8pus, 22965.
8a6c2 sp., 22709.
8agueru8 pinnatus, 22704, 22941.
(S'oZvia sp., 22623.
8ambucu8 sp.. 22584.
raciiiiosa, 22591.
8apindus trifoliata, 23315.
Sapium sebiferum, 23218.
Sedge, 22907.
(China), 22866.
Se8amum oricnlalc 23228.
Sesban aegyptiaca, 22735.
bispino.su. 22733.
Soapnut tree. See Sapindus trifoliata.
Solarium tuberosum, 23041 to 23199.
Sophora japonica, 22074.
tomentosa, 22781.
Sorgo. See Sorghum.
Sorghum, Kafir Red, 22653.
Kowliang, Black-Hull, 22912.
Brow n , 2291J ,
23230, 23231.
Sorgo (Cape Colony), 22942.
Chinese, 22913.
Club Head, 22787.
unclassified (Uganda), 22820
to 22824.
Soy bean, Amherst, 22885.
Barchet. 23232.
black, 22535, 22538, 22634,
22886, 22899, 22900,
22919, 22927, 23205,
23291, 23297, 23306.
and yellow, 23299.
brown, 23211, 23229.
Buckshot, 22883.
Butterball, 22878.
Flat King, 22875.
green, 22536, 22537, 22874,
22881, 22897. 23207, 23311.
greenish yellow, 22645, 23312.
Okute, 22877.
smoky yellow, 22644, 22901.
yellow, 22534, 22633, 22646,
22714, 22876, 22879, 22880,
22882, 22884, 22898. 22921,
22922, 23208, 23209. 23212,
23213, 23292, 23296, 23303,
23305.
yellowish green, 22920.
Spikenard. See Aralia racemosa.
Spiraea sp., 22574, 22575, 22590, 22993.
Squash (China), 22739.
Venetian, 22928.
Sterculia foetida, 22792.
plutanifolia, 23219.
mizolobium sp., 23217, 22923.
Syringa sp., 22687, 22696, 23032, 23033.
am ure ns is, 22608.
oblata, 23030, 23031.
villosa, 22675.
INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
81
Tallow tree. See Septum sebiferum.
Temerix sp., 22S67.
Taro (Barbados), 22513 to 22523,
22891 to 22893.
(Dutch Guiana), 22740. 22741.
(Java), 227G5 to 22770.
Teff. Sec Eregrostis ebyssiniee.
Toluifera pereiree, 22742.
Tounetea simplex, 22772.
Trifolium sp., 23288.
pretense, 23287, 23289.
Trigonelle foenum-greecum, 23204.
Triticum eestivum, 22010.
polonicum, 23275, 23276.
Turnip (Finland), 22756, 22757.
Petrowski, 227."..".
Ulmus sp., 22678, 220S2.
pumile, 22825, 22975.
Undetermined, 22573, 22579, 22(522,
22628, 22734, 227s;,. 22786, 22x<;2.
22866, 22896, 22944, 22985, 22987,
22996, 23000 to 23002, 23004, 23005,
23013.
Viburnum sp., 22865.
mecrocephelum, 22978.
Dpulus, 22592, 22010.
tomentosum, 23008.
r?e/« /a6a, 22568, 22569, 23294.
r/<//w cetjeng, 22758 to 22700. 22888.
sesquipedelis, 22047. 22648,
22740. 22717. 22887, 22902,
22935, 23214.
R^wa unguiculete, 22539, 22635, 22715
to 22730, 22903, 22929 to
22033. 22938, 22958 to 22960,
23307.
1 ince rosea, 22782.
l'///x sp., 22017.
ermeta, 2lT>47.
vinifere, 22r»2s. 22001.
Walnut (China). 22605.
(Germany), 22524 to 22527.
Persian, 22r>00 to 22^03.
Watermelon (China), 2:5221 to 23225.
(Panama i. 2274:5.
( Roumania ». 22657, 22or>x.
Weigela I China ) . 22587.
Wheat (Chile). 2:527:.. 23270.
(Tibet), 22916.
Xenthochymus tinctorius, 22556.
Xenthosoma sp.. 22895, 22010.
segittee folium, 22815.
Yam (India i. 22S2S to 22x32.
Yantia (Barbados), 22910, 22513 to
22r>23. 22so;k
Zea meys, 232(57.
Zingiber officinale 2202(5.
Zizyphus setive, 22606, 22683 to 22686,
22014.
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO, 148.
B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1
TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908:
INVENTORY No. 16; Nob. 23323 to 23744.
Issued April 10, 1909.
WASHINGTON-.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1909.
BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.
The scientific and technical publications of the Bureau of Plant Industry, which un-
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2. Spermatogenesis ami Fecundation of Zamla. 1901. Price, 20 cents.
::. Macaroni Wheats. 1901. i'riee. -JO eents.
4. Range Improvement in Arizona. 1901. I'riee. in cents.
o. a Lis] of American Varieties erf Peppers. 1902. i'riee. in cents.
7. The Algerian Durum Wheats. 1902. Price. 15 cents.
:•. The North American S]te< i< s of Spartina. 1902. Trice, 10 cents.
10. Records of Seed Distribution, etc. 190:2. I'riee, 10 cents.
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[Continued on page 3 of cover.]
148
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 148.
B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1
TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908:
NE
BC
INVENTORY No. 16; Nos. 23323 to 23744. '^
Issued April 10, 1909.
WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1909,
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.
Physiologist <i>i<! Pathologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Calloway.
Physiologist and Pathologist, <ni<i issistant chief of Bureau, AJberl P. Woods.
Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwln v. Bmlth, Pathologist in Charge.
Fruit Disease Investigations, Merton r>. Walte, Pathologist In Charge.
Investigations in Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist In Charge.
Cotton and Truck Diseases and Plant Disease Survey, William a. Orton, Pathologist in
Charge.
Pathological Collections and Inspection Work, Flora w. Patterson. Mycologist in Charge.
Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Swindle, Physiologist in Charge.
Cotton Breeding Investigations, Archibald l>. Bhamel and Daniel N. Shoemaker, Physiolo-
gists in Charge.
Tobacco Investigations. Archibald i). Bhamel, Wlghtman w. Garner, and Ernest H.
Bfathewson, in Charge.
Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley. Physiologist in Charge.
Alkali and Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas II. Kearney, Physi-
ologist in Charge.
Soil Bacteriology ami Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiologist
in Charge.
Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist
in Charge.
Drug and Poisonous Plant and Tea Culture Investigations, Rodney II. True, Physiologist
in Charge.
Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge.
Agricultural Technology, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in Charge.
Taxonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge.
Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge.
Grain Investigations. Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge.
Arlington Experimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horticul-
turist in Charge.
Vegetable Testing Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent.
Sugar-Beet Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge.
Western Agricultural Extension, Carl S. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge.
Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, E. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge.
Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge.
Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists
in Charge.
Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge.
Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge.
Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge.
Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P. J. W 7 ester, in Charge.
Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge.
South Texas Garden, Broivnsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge.
Farmers' Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge.
Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in General
Charge.
Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk. James E. Jones.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.
scientific staff.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.
Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations.
F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Expert.
Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants,
148
2
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Bureau of Plant Industry,
Office of the Chief,
Washing on, D. C, January 15, 1909.
Sir : I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for
publication as Bulletin No. 148 of the series of this Bureau, the ac-
companying manuscript, entitled " Seeds and Plants Imported Dur-
ing the Period from July 1 to September 30, 1908 : Inventory No. 16 ;
Nos. 23323 to 23744."
This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.
Respectfully, B. T. Galloway,
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. James Wilson,
Secretary of Agriculture.
148
CONTENTS
Page.
Introductory statement 5
Inventory 7
Index of common and scientific names 35
148
4
B. P. I.— 443.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908:
INVENTORY XO. 16; NOS. 23323 TO 23744.
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
This inventory of seeds and plants imported is the sixteenth in a
series which was begun in 1898. It contains the introductions of only
three months, and as the three months happened to fall at a time
when our agricultural explorer Mr. Frank X. Meyer was in this
country preparing for further explorations and Prof. N. E. Hansen
was on his way to Central Asia or preparing there to collect the seeds
of wild alfalfas on the steppes, the number of plants imported is
small. It represents, therefore, only those things which have been
secured by correspondence with our agents and friends in different
parts of the world.
Through a correspondent in Chile, Mr. Jose D. Husbands, an un-
usual collection of seventy-two potato varieties was secured, among
which are wild types from the archipelago of Chiloe and the adjoin-
ing mainland of Chile. These, it is hoped, will prove of considerable
value for the breeders of this important crop. The unusual interest
in the Peruvian strains of alfalfa induced us to get, through Mr. T. F.
Sedgwick, of Lima, a collection of ten reputed different strains, while
Mr. M. Fraile, of this Bureau, brought from near his home in Villares
de la Reina, Spain, plants of a wild form of alfalfa which is of espe-
cial interest to the experts on this crop. The unusual activity of the
office in the introduction of the timber bamboos of the world has
brought in the rare and especially frost and drought resistant form
Dendrocalamus strictus from India, and another, a tropical species,
Chusquea bambusaeoides, which is said to seed regularly, from Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. W. S. Lyon, of Manila, has sent a remarkable
ornamental squash that looks promising for greenhouse culture ; Mrs.
L. E. M. Kelly has sent five varieties of the Chinese leitchee from
the island of Hainan, the home of this new fruit, and through the
kindness of Dr. John M. Swan, of Canton, a Wardian-case shipment
of grafted leitchees was sent from Canton to the Hawaiian Islands.
The seeds of a number of named varieties of Japanese chrysanthe-
mums will interest the crysanthemum growers; the seed of a honey-
scented collarette dahlia will attract the growers of this flower; the
introduction of Viola calcarata may lead to an improvement in the
148 . 5
6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
ordinary pansy, and plants of Rosa moyesi, a distinct Chinese form,
may be of value for the rose breeders. Our unusual collection of
bananas has been enriched by twelve varieties from Ceylon, and a
new mango of some promise from Brazil has been added to the mango
collection.
It may be well to repeal what has been explained in previous in-
ventories, that the appearance of a name and description in this bulle-
tin does not indicate surely that the seeds or plants are available at
once for the use of experimenters. The majority of this plant ma-
terial has to be sent out as soon as possible after it arrives, much of
it to experts at the State agricultural experiment stations who are
waiting for it, and the rest to our propagating gardens, w T here it
will be taken care of until the young plants are large enough to send
out by mail to those particularly interested. An eligible list is kept
and applications from private or official experimenters who feel that
they are in a position to give any of the introductions a careful trial
are welcomed. The more specific the application the more attention
it will receive from this office, for the main object of the work is to
encourage careful trials with the purpose of building up new plant
industries. Whenever an experimenter thinks he sees a definite use
for any one of the thousands of plants which are being imported it is
the aim of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction to put
the living seeds or plants desired in his hands. As far as the limited
facilities of the office permit, we will therefore agree to hunt up
and get plant material of an experimental character, provided it is
not listed in the seed or nursery catalogues of this country, and will
place it in the hands of experimenters who can satisfy us of their
ability to use it intelligently.
As it is of great importance that a historical record be kept of the
success or failure of the many introductions, it is especially requested
that whenever an experimenter makes a success of the plants sent
him, and particularly if he publishes anything about them, he will
notify the office and publish the office number, which is invariably
sent out with every plant or package of seed, or, if the number is lost,
he will at least give the date when the seed was sent him, so that
through the accurate records which are kept the source of the seeds
can be traced. It should also be remembered that a report of failure,
while negative evidence, is often of very considerable value.
David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,
Washington, D. 6'., January 15, 1909.
148
INVENTORY.
28323. Phragmites vulgaris (Lam.) Hitchcock (Arundo vul-
garis Lam.).
From Gothenburg, Sweden. Procured by Hon. W. Henry Robertson, Ameri-
can consul. Received July 6, IOCS.
" These roots were procured for comparison with American-grown reeds in the
study of the reed-lath matting industry proposed by Mr. Ivar Tidestrom."
(FaircJiild.)
23324. Carica papaya L. Papaw.
From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical Labora-
tory and Garden, July 6, 1008.
"A variety of papaw with cucumber«-shaped fruits peculiarly well suited
for packing. Grown at the Subtropical Laboratory under No. 516 from seed
presented by Mr. Cephas Finder, Upper Matecumbie Key. Pulp is rather thin,
but the flavor is excellent. The flower is perfect and the variety appears worth
testing and, if possibe, improving on the thickness of the pulp." (Webster.)
23325 to 23332.
From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. W. H. Dobson. Re-
ceived July b\ 1908.
The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. II. T. Nielsen.
23325 to 23327. Glycine Hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
23325. Black.
23326. Yellowish green.
23327. Yellowish green, smaller seeded than No. 23326.
23328. Vigna sesquipedalis ( L. ) W. F. Wight.
23329 and 23330. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth or Bonavist bean.
23329. White.
23330. Red.
23331. Pisum arvense L. Field pea.
23332. Cajan indicum Spreng.
23333. Axdropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
From northwestern Rhodesia. Presented by Mr. C. E. F. Allen, Con-
servator of Forests. Livingstone, Victoria Falls, northwestern Rhodesia.
Received July 8, 1908.
Marfan. "The seeds are small, broadly obovate, somewhat flattened, flinty,
pearly white with pale hulls, closely resembling some forms of Ampemby from
Madagascar." (Carleton R. Ball.)
70949— Bull. 148—09 2 7
8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23334 and 23335.
Prom Grand Rapids, Mich. Presented by Mr. V. A. Wallin, Wallin
Leather Company, through Mr. Frederic Chlsolm. Received July 1 and 9,
1908.
Seeds of t Ik- following :
23334. Caesalpinia bbevifolia (Clos) Baill. Algarobilla.
Procured from an Importing firm In the United Slates.
"A leguminous shrub <t small tree the pods of which are extraordi-
narily rich In tannic acid, the content being ;is high as 67 to G8J per
cent. Tanning with these pods Is accomplished in one-third of the time
required for tanning leather from oak bark, and the pods are especially
valuable as giving a bloom to the leather. They also furnish a yellow
age." (Extract from von Mueller.)
23335. Caesalpinia coriaria (Jacq.) Willd. Cascalote.
From the south of Mexico.
"A leguminous tree from the wet seashores of Central America. Each
tree is said to produce annually 100 pounds of pods, the husks of which,
commercially known as divi-divi. are regarded in India as the most
powerful and quick-acting tanning material. The market price of the
pods is from $40 to $65 per ton, and England imports about 4,000 tons
annually. In India lac is also gathered from this tree." (Extract from
von Mueller.)
23336 to 23339.
From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, inter-
preter, American Consulate. Received June 26 and July 7, 190S.
The following seeds :
23336 to 23338. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
23336. Barchet. Identical with No. 2079S.
23337. R iceland. Identical with No. 20797.
23338. Meyer Ci). Mottled brown. Probably identical with No.
17852.
23339. Oryza sativa L. Rice.
23340. Leucaexa glauca (L.) Benth. Necklace seed.
From Ha yd en Bridge, England. Presented by Mr. Robert Dodd, Back
Row. Received June 27, 1908.
"These seeds are used for making necklaces." (Safford.)
23343 and 23344. Dipterocarpus spp.
From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American
consul. Received July 9, 1908.
23343. Dipterocarpus alatus Roxb.
" This is one of the most beautiful trees for street planting and orna-
mentation that can be found. It is tall, straight as an arrow, has no
limbs near the ground, and is both graceful and majestic in appearance.
It will grow within thirty years to a height of 100 feet or more, and at
maturity attains a much greater height. An avenue of these trees gives
the impression of an avenue of royal palms, for the trunks are straight
and columnar and present a rather smooth, rounded surface of gray bark
reaching far overhead to the beginning of .the fan-shaped periphery of
limbs and leaves. It is a native of Cochin China only, but has been
transplanted to Mexico. The soil is a black alluvial deposit, not too
wet." (Conner.)
23344, Dipterocarpus intricatus Dyer.
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 9
23345 to 23347.
From China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society,
Shanghai, China. Received July 9, 1908.
The following seeds:
23345. Fragaria indica Andrews. Strawberry.
From Mokanshan, China. " Seed of a wild strawberry. Tasteless."
{Farnham.)
23346. Rubus sp. Raspberry.
" Wild red raspberry found growing 1,600 feet above sea level on the
mountain not far from Hangchow. China. A pleasant acid, but not much
of the raspberry flavor. Used for eating raw, as jam, and makes a good
jelly. A true raspberry." {Farnham.)
23347. Rubus sp.
•'A wild red berry, resembling the blackberry except in color. Slightly
acid." {Farnham. )
23348 to 23352.
From China. Received through Mr. Frank X. Meyer, agricultural explorer,
in the spring of 1907.
The following plants and seeds :
23348. Ophiopogon japonicus (L.) Ker.
From Tanghsi, China. "(No. 232a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A grasslike plant
which may be useful as an edge plant in shady places, as it grows in such
locations; bears nice blue berries." {Meyer.)
23349. Poa PRATENSIS L.
From Kaiyuan, Manchuria. "(No. 595, Jan. 15, 1907.) A strange grass
found growing on the city wall of Kaiyuan. Seems to be able to with-
stand droughts and neglect remarkably well. Will probably be found to
be a very valuable lawn grass." {Meyer.)
23350. (Undetermined.) Sedge.
From Kaiyuan, Manchuria. " (No. 596, Jan. 15, 1907.) A very slender
leaved sedge found growing on the city wall of Kaiyuan, where it is sub-
jected to great extremes in temperature and to much drought. Will prob-
ably be found of great use in small gardens in the arid regions as a lawn
sedge." {Meyer.)
2335 1 . ( Undetermined. ) Sedge.
From Kaiyuan, Manchuria. ''(No. 597, Jan. 15, 1907.) A medium slen-
der leaved sedge found growing on the city wall of Kaiyuan. Will be
found well fitted for a lawn sedge in the arid regions of the United
States. It is probablv the same species as that sent from Peking in
1905 under No. 70 (S. P. I. No. 17466)." {Meyer.)
23352. (Undetermined.) Sedge.
"A very coarse species of low-growing sedge found on the city wall of
Kaiyuan. Seems to thrive better in the shady places than when fully
exposed to the sun. For this reason it may be of use as a lawn sedge
underneath trees. May also be fit as a fodder plant in dry, cold places."
( Meyer. )
23353 and 23354.
Presented by Miss Jane Lewis, 1721 West Genesee street, Syracuse. N. Y.,
through Mr. J. R. Robinson, of the Department of Agriculture. Received
July 14, 1908.
Seed of each of the following :
23353. Bignonia unguis-cati L.
From Canary Islands. " Seeds of a climber with a lovely yellow flower.
They, I believe, will be slow in sprouting." {Lewis.)
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10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23353 and 23354— Continued.
23354. (Jkkui i:\ .i ami mini Bolus. Barberton daisy.
From Durban, South Africa. Procured from the curator of the Botanic
Gardens. "The flowers are a beautiful shade of red." (Lewis.)
23355 to 23363. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kafir.
From Vereeniging, Transvaal, South Africa; original seed from Natal.
Presented by Prof. J. Burtl Davy, agrostologisl and botanist, Transvaal
Department of Agriculture. Received July 21, 1908.
Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. Carleton Jl. Ball.
23355. White. Extra long heavy head; seed large, white, slightly
flattened ; glumes greenish white.
23356. White. Small head as in our domestic varieties; seeds and
glumes very similar.
23357. White kaflr form. Slender head; white kafir seed, but the
greenish white glumes are longer than in a true white kafir.
23358. Medium-sized head; spikelet rather small; glumes reddish to
black, about as an orange sorgo; seeds varying from white tinged with
red to orange.
23359. Similar to No. 23358, but seeds averaging paler.
23360. Medium kafir head; small orange seeds and greenish glumes
tinged with red.
23361. Similar to No. 23360, but glumes frequently a deep red.
23362. Medium kafir head ; tinged red seeds and pale glumes.
23363. Medium kafir head, but with deep reddish brown seeds and deep
red glumes; strongly resembles a deep red Orange or Golman sorgo and
may prove to be sweet.
23364 to 23366. Litchi chinensis Sonner. Leitchee.
From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Procured by Dr. John M. Swan, medical
superintendent, the Medical Missionary Society's Hospital. Pveceived at
the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station June 6, 1908.
Trees of each of the following :
23364. Kirai mi. "A delicious flavored and very popular leitchee. It
comes in the fifth lunar month (July). Earliest variety." (Swan.)
23365. Hak ip. " The black-leaf leitchee ; this is a favorite early sort,
having a small seed, and is tender and very juicy. It ripens in the
fifth lunar month (July), and we count it our best variety. The tree
is grafted by the approach system." (Sivan.)
23366. Xeu mm chi. "This' is the largest fruited and smallest
seeded and sweetest leitchee in Canton, and is one of the best. It sells
for 10 cents a caddy (about 4 cents a pound), double the price of the
ordinary sorts. It ripens in the fifth and sixth lunar months (July
and August)." (Swan.)
" Leitchees like a rich, clayey soil and must not be allowed to suffer from
drought." (Frank N. Meyer.)
23367 to 23378.
From Paramaribo, Surinam. Presented by Mr. J. R. Wigman, director of
the Botanic Garden. Received July 24, 1908.
Cuttings of each of the following :
23367. Citrus limonum Risso. Lemon.
From Saramacca district.
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 11
23367 to 23378— Continued.
23368. Citrus nobilis Lour. Mandarin.
From Groningen Station.
23369. Citrus aurantium L. Orange.
From Voorburg estate.
23370. Citrus aurantium L. Orange.
From Groningen Station.
23371. Citrus decuman a (L.) Murr.
" CuracaoscJic alamoen."
" We consider these trees just as good or in some respects even better than
many well-known standard varieties." (Wigman.)
23372 to 23378. Manihot spp. Cassava.
23372.
" Kankantrie tikie."
23373.
" Kaboegroeoeman."
23374.
" Boeroe tikie."
23375.
"Affie tikie."
23376.
" Pina jn'/ta."
23377.
" Ingi bitaivan."
23378.
- Bitar
" The above yield the largest quantity of starch of any of the Surinam
varieties." < Wigman. i
23379 and 23380. Carica papaya L. Papaw.
From Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. H. F. Schultz, through
Mr. Frederic Chisolm. . Received July 21, 3 90S.
Seed of each of the following :
23379. "Superior variety; large fruit, solid yellow meat; spicy; obo-
vate form; prolific bearer; mother tree at Ancon, Canal Zone." ,'
(Schultz.)
23380. " Very best variety, producing medium-sized to large fruit ;
color of meat a golden yellow; flavor excellent, very aromatic; shape
of fruit pyriform. Seed obtained from Culebra, Canal Zone." ( Soli ultz. )
23381 to 23386.
From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. William Hart,
director, Agricultural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received July
23, 1903.
23381. Melinis minutiflora Beau v. Molasses grass.
" Catingueira soxa. This is the more valuable sort." (Hart.)
23382. Andropogon halepexsis (L.) Brot. Johnson grass.
"This stock does not spread by means of roots." (Hart.)
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12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23381 to 23386— Continued.
23383 and 23384. " Seed of two coarse-growing forage grasses." {Hart.)
23383. Panicum sp.
" Capim milha branca de Itapira."
23384. Panicum sp.
•• Capim Quine."
23385. Panicum maximum Jacq. Guinea grass.
"Capim colonia. This is a rank grower and makes s quantity of bay
that all classes of stock eal eagerly. In our alfalfa fleld it is the most
persistent 'weed' that we have to contend with. Usually it is in flower
every time the alfalfa is cut, and the combination bents timothy and
clover." {Hart.)
23386. Makanta abundinacka L. ( V) Arrowroot.
" This is much superior to the common arrowroot we have heen grow-
ing; is very large and easier to dig on account of its bnlhs being near
the surface. It might be of some value where the common Bermuda
arrowroot nourishes." {Hart.)
23390. Tricholaena rosea Nees.
From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo. Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. William Hart,
director, Agricultural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received July
27, 1908.
"Favorite grass. A very fine hay grass. It does not grow in clumps like so
many of our grasses, and may prove a good lawn grass for the South." (Hart.)
23391 and 23392.
From Spain. Received through Mr. M. Fraile, of this Department, July 28,
1908.
23391. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
" These roots of ' Mielga ' were only sent to show the size, and were
taken from the roadside near the village of Villares de la Reina. This
plant remains green through drought, while other small vegetation
withers away." (Fraile.)
" The name ' Mielga ' is never applied to the cultivated form of alfalfa,
but only to the wild form. Some seedsmen also apply it to Medicago
sativa varia.
" The plants lack the upright habit of cultivated alfalfa, and are viewed
very much as weeds are in this country. Frequently it is quite difficult
to eradicate them from fields in which they have become established.
The roots sometimes acquire a diameter of an inch or more." (Brand.)
23392. Amygdalus communis L. Almond.
"Cuttings of seedling hard-shelled almonds from along the railway
track near Bobadilla. These trees were planted by the railroad company,
and extend from Bobadilla 50 miles northward. They are now (1908)
13 years old and are bearing fruit. This is the most colossal seedling
orchard of these seedling hard-shelled almonds in the world, and the
late-flowering varieties are worthy of being picked out and propagated."
(Fairchild.)
23393. Solanum jamesii Tori*.
From Santa Fe, N. Mex. Presented by Mr. M. J. Nagle, through Mr. R. A.
Oakley. Received July 18, 1908.
See Nos. 10473 and 18342 for previous introductions.
23395. Litchi chinensis Sonner. Leitchee.
From Xodoa, island of Hainan, South China. Presented by Mrs. L. E. M.
Kelly, Hoihow, island of Hainan, South China, via Hongkong. Received
August 1, 1908.
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 13
23395— Continued.
" This shipment contains five different varieties of leitchees. The seeds were
taken from selected fruits of the most delicious kinds and have been dried
in the shade, as the Chinese say they will never grow if dried in the hot sun.
In planting, the seeds must be barely covered with finely pulverized earth and
watered freely." (Kelly.)
23416. Pithecolobium dulce (Eoxb.) Benth.
From Tamaulipas, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Clarence A. Miller, American
consul at Matamoros. through Mr. E. C. Green, in charge of the South
Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., at the request of Mr. Frederic Chisolm.
Received August 3, 1908.
" A plant used for tanning purposes. These seeds were secured from a
small tree growing in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico. The trees occur
occasionally through the northern part of that State." (Green.)
23417 to 23422. Axdropogon sorghu^i (L.) Brot. Sorghum.
From Natal, South Africa. Presented by Miss Caroline E. Frost, Um-
zumbe Mission Station. Received August 1, 1908.
The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. Carleton R. Ball.
23417. Kafir.
" Ibele elimhlope. Tall, bears well, eaten by birds more than other
kinds." (Frost.)
Very slender head near BlacTchull kafir, but spikelets smaller and
grain has pinkish tinge.
23418. Kafir.
" Ibele elifupi. A favorite variety among Zulus because it is short
and easy to handle." (Frost.)
A large heavy head near Red kafir, but glumes are greenish white
and seeds pale red.
23419. Sorgo (?).
" Ihlosa. Tall; eaten by birds." (Frost.)
A loose, open, medium-sized head with slender branches; rachis ex-
tending only halfway through; glumes mostly shining black, and obovate
seeds of a pinkish tinge. Pith discolored.
23420. Sorg;o (?).
" Njiba. Tall, rather bitter; larger seeds than other varieties; not
eaten by birds." (Frost.)
Short, oval head; rachis 1 inch long; branches- stout at crest; glumes
short, mostly greenish white; obovate, pale red seeds; resembles our
sumuc-mUo hybrid.
23421. Kafir.
"Apparently the same as the second variety (S. P. I. No. 2341S)."
(Frost.)
Small, slender head ; greenish glumes and large obovate pink seeds.
23422.
" Coolie corn. This grows larger and taller than any of the other vari-
eties, eaten by birds." (Frost.)
Probably not native to Natal, a form of Hackel's variety roxburghii,
to which shallu belongs. Characterized by long, loose head; long slender
branches; slender, acute, greenish to red glumes, spreading apart and
becoming involute at maturity, completely exposing the flattened, oval,
white seed, which shatters readily; strongly awned; almost identical
with some mpembys.
23423 and 23424. Phoenix spp.
From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. Re-
ceived July 27, 1908.
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14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23423 and 23424— Continued.
23423. Phoenix canariensis Cbabaud. (?)
"This beautiful palm, considered by Prof. T\ Dammer, of Berlin, a
distinct species il could not And out origin), produces fairly good dates
and will. I think, interest Mi-. Swingle, who has asked me tor seed of my
different Phoenix with eatable fruits for hybridization purposes."
( Pro8chow8ky, )
23424. Piioimx kivi.ix ATA Jacq. (?)
"Stem short: leaves 2-ranked. bright green, obliquely arcuate-recurved
toward the apex: leaflets rigid, 12 inches long, 1 inch wide, lanceolate,
acuminate, the lowest spinescent." (Bailey.)
23425 to 23431.
From Rio do Janeiro, South America. Presented by Dr. Wenceslao Bello,
president of the National Society of Agriculture. Received July 31, 190s.
The following plants:
23425. Chusquea bambusaeoides (Raddi) Hackl. (?)
" Taquantssu. A kind of bamboo bearing abundant seed and occurring
in the neighborhood of Rio." (Bello.)
23426. Mangifera indica L. Mango.
"Itamaraca. A small yellow mango with thin skin, without fiber, and
of very delicate flavor, bringing a high price on the market. Occurs in
Pernambuco." (Bello.)
23427. Platonia insignis Mart.
" Bacopari. This fruit is slightly acid, has a white pulp, and is prob-
ably a wild form." (Bello.)
23428. Myrciaria edulis (Veil.) Skeels (Eugenia edulis Veil.).
" CambucA. A very large tree with fruit the size of an apple, of yel-
low color, much more delicate than the guava." (Bello.)
23429 to 23431. Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.) Berg.
" Jabot icuba. Bears a small black fruit about the size of a plum, of a
delicious flavor." (Bello.)
23429. Var. coroa. 23431. Var. paulista.
23430. Var. murta.
23432 to 23435.
From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the
Arnold Arboretum. Received at the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden,
Miami, Fla., August 4, 1908.
The following plants:
23432. Oroxylon flavum Rhed.
A tree, with light brown bark. Flowers clear sulphur yellow, appear-
ing in spring.
" This species will probably be suited to the climate of the Southern
States and of southern California, and will be a desirable ornamental
tree on account of its large pinnate foliage and handsome yellow flowers."
(Rhedcr.)
23433. DORYANTHES PALMERI W. Hill.
"An amaryllus-like herb. Flowers red, in an oblong, branched raceme,
3 feet long, stem and bracts the same rich color as the flowers. A native
of Queensland, Australia." (Bentham, Flora Australicnsis.)
23434. SCHEFFLERA Sp. (?) ,
23435. Ficus pandurata Hance.
"A low diffuse bush, with large broad leaves, from southern China."
(Annals of Calcutta Botanic Gardens, 1887-88.)
" It is of use as a greenhouse ornamental, and as such has been known
to reach a height of 14 feet." (Young.)
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 15
23436. Colchium autumnale L. Meadow saffron.
From York, England. Purchased from J. Backhouse & Son (Limited) for
Dr. R. H. True's experiments. Received August 11, 1908.
••A low, perennial, bulbous plant, native in moist meadow lands in middle
and southern Europe. The corins and seeds are used in preparing the extract
and wine of colchicum and the alkaloid colchicun and its salts, employed in
the treatment of gout.
" Cultivated as an ornamental. Flowers in autumn.
" This plant possesses very active properties, a small portion of the root or
seeds taken internally being sufficient to cause poisoning." (True.)
23437. Gladiolus spp. Gladiolus.
From Pretoria, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy. Re-
ceived August 7, 1908.
" Corms of our native gladioli. There is more than one species represented
in this collection." (Davy.)
23438 to 23446.
From Bagdad, Turkey. Procured by Mr. William C. Magelssen, American
consul. Received August 11, 190S. .
The following seeds :
23438. Phoenix dactylifera L. Date.
Ascherasi.
23439 to 23446. Zizyphus jujuba (L.) Lam. " Nabuk."
23439. Ascherasi. 23443. Khadrawi.
23440. Khastawi. 23444. Zeytouni.
23441. Zehdi. 23445. Jozi.
23442. Beroen. 23446. Taoerzal.
" The foliage of the Nabuk tree appears to be equally luxuriant on ah
varieties, and there is no choice so far as their growth is concerned. The
fruit differs slightly in taste and quality ; it is eaten by the poorer
classes of Mohammedans and Jews. I am informed that the natives
make it a practice to soak the seed in rose water before planting, claim-
ing that this tends to increase the beauty of the tree and the flavor of
the fruit. The Nabuk is certainly the finest shade tree grown in these
parts, and I judge from the scant care given it that the tree must be an
exceptionally hardy one." (Magelssen.)
23449. Amygdalus persica L. Peach.
From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. R. A. Davis, government
horticulturist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August
13, 1908.
" These seeds are from a natural variety, St. Helena, or Transvaal Yellow.
always coming true. As a fruit, they are a good cling canner, but otherwise
useless. As a stock, they are unequaled for wet, dry, rocky, or loamy soil ; will
germinate and fruit in two years if thrown from a railway carriage window
into a rocky crevice. I think it should be very useful in California." (Davis.)
23450. Agathis australis (Lamb.) Steud. Kauri pine.
From Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. D. Petrie. Received
August 13, 1908.
" This magnificent tree measures, under favorable circumstances, ISO feet in
height and exceptionally 17 feet in diameter of stem, the estimated, but per-
haps overrated, age of such a tree being 700 to 800 years. It furnishes an
excellent, remarkably durable timber, straight grained, and much in use for
70949— Bull. 148—09 3
16 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
23450— Continued.
masts, boats, Buperior furniture, casks, and rims of sieyes, and it is particularly
sought for decks of ships, lasting for the latter purpose twice as long as the deal
of many other pint's, it is also :i\;iii:ii>i<' for railway brake blocks and for
carriages, and is regarded as one of the most durable among timbers of the
Coniferse. * * * This tree yields, besides, the Kauri resin of commerce.
* * * The varnish made of it is almost colorless." (Extract- from von
Mueller.)
23451. A.RISTOTELIA MACQUi L'Herit. " Maqui,"
From Santa Dies. Chile. Procured from Salvador [zquierdo. Received
August is. L908.
"Seed of the Chilean shrub which is so much used for giving color to pale
wines. The color is extracted from the berries or seeds by trituration. mac< ra-
tion, and. finally, decantation." (Izquierdo.) (See also No. 19113 for further
description. )
23452. Rubus spectabilis Pursh. Salmon berry.
Prom sitka. Alaska. Received through Prof. C. C. Ce<>r-eson, special
agent in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station, August I s . L908.
"The salmon berry of Oregon, California, and Now Mexico, closely allied
to /.'. nutkanus, but the stem is nearly evergreen, and ramification persistent and
prickly. Fruit large, red. yellow, or salmon colored, raspl>erry-like. Mr. L.
Burbank records that the stems will reach a height of 20 feet and occasionally
a foot in diameter. Fruit larger than any raspberry, but not so well tasted.
Crop always abundant. Fruit ripe when other raspberries are only in bloom.
[Prof. Meehan.] Requires moist, sandy land. Promising for hybridization."
(Von Mueller.)
23453. Voaxdzeia subteruanea (L.) Thouars. Woandsu.
From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. P.urtt
Davy, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August 7, 1008.
"African groundnut, African ground pea, woandsu. and erroneously goober
pea.
" Native of Madagascar, Comoro Island, and various parts of Africa as far
south as Natal. A plant very much resembling the peanut, but containing only
one seed in each pod. These pods ripen under the ground in the same manner
as peanuts. The plant is smaller, and in most cases not so prolific in seed as
the best varieties of peanuts. These are used in about the same manner as
peanuts both for human food and as feed for animals. In California the
woandsu has yielded nearly as heavily as the best varieties of peanuts, but at
most other places the yield has been less." (C V. Piper.)
23455. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date.
From Beaufort, S. C. Purchased from Mr. A. P. Prioleau, through Mr.
Frederic Chisolm, for stocks. Received August 20, 1008.
" This fruit, commonly called jujube, is very pleasant eaten raw. and is largely
used in the Southern States in making jujube paste and similar confectionery.
The fruits are dried by the Chinese, and in that condition taste somewhat
between a raisin and a dried date." (Chisolm.)
23456. (Undetermined.)
From Nodoa, island of Hainan, South China. Presented by Mrs. J. Frank-
lin Kelly, Hoikow, island of Hainan, South China. Received August
20, 1008.
"Seed of the 'yellow-skin' (Iu Foe), a fruit the size of a large marble,
yellow skin when ripe, with a tart, delicious flavor. It makes a nice, cooling
drink and lovely jam, a little like gooseberry in flavor. It grows on a pretty,
symmetrical tree." {Kelly.)
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 17
23457. Pithecolobium dulce (Koxb.) Benth. Guamuchitl.
From Ixtlan del Rio, Tepic, Mexico. Presented by Sr. Alfredo Lonergan,
through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received August 11, 1908.
"A thorny leguminous tree known in Mexico as guamuchitl, or huamuchitl ;
the sweetish pulp of the pods is universally eaten by the natives, while the
bark of the tree is used in tanning leather. Has succeeded at Miami, Fla."
(Chisolm.)
23458 to 23467. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Peru. Procured by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick from Antonio Cantelli Y Hno,
Lima, Peru, for Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 19, 1008.
23458. Barranca. 23463. Monsefu.
23459. Conchapilea. 23464. San Pedro.
23460. Pueblo Nueva. 23465. Acos.
23461. Gochahuiaico. 23466. Supe.
23462. Omas. 23467. Sayan.
23468 and 23469.
From Salamanca, Spain. Secured by Mr. Manuel Fraile, of this Depart-
ment. Received August 24, 1008.
23468. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
Roots from plants growing beside road between Salamanca and Vil-
lares de la Reina, Spain. (See No. 23391 for further remarks.)
23469. Amygdalus communis L. Almond.
Hard-shelled sweet variety. From a tree 30 years old growing in a
garden in Villamayor, Salamanca, Spain.
23471 to 23473.
From Cochin China. Presented by Hon. Jacob E. Conner, consul. Re-
ceived August 25, 1908.
The following seeds :
23471. Averrhoa bilimbi L. Cucumber tree.
"Flowers red in larger racemes than A. carambola; fruit smaller than
carambola, cucumber shaped, smooth, green rind, and acid pulp. Ex-
tensively cultivated in South America." (L. II. Bailey.)
23472. Phyllanthus acida (L.) Skeels (Averrhoa acida L.).
Otaheite gooseberry.
"Shrub, with ovate acute leaflets; flowers on separate branches be-
low the foliage; fruit fleshy, edible. India and Madagascar. W. Harris,
of Hope Gardens, Jamaica, West Indies, writes that the Otaheite goose-
berry is an elegant shrub or small tree, often cultivated in gardens in the
lowlands of Jamaica and the West Indies. The fruit is very acid and
astringent; the root is an active purgative, and the seed is also cathartic.
The fruit is occasionally pickled or made into preserves. Plants are
raised from seeds." (L. II. Bailey.)
23473. Averrhoa carambola L.
From tree growing in Mr. Conner's garden. " The fruit is quite juicy,
piquant, and agreeable. As the plant can stand slight frost it ought to
succeed in southern Florida. The fruit is well worthy of introduction."
(Conner.)
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18 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
23474. Illipe latifolia (Roxb.) F. Muell, Mahwah.
From Baroda, [ndia. Presented by M. a. Sltole, Director of Agriculture,
Baroda State, [ndia, through Mr. < >. w. Barrett. Received August 20,
L908.
a tree, growing 50 Peel high, contenl with dry, stony ground, enduring
slight Frost. Wood so tough as t<» be adapted for plows and various machin-
ery [Dr. Schlich]. The succulent corolla affords a never-failing crop of
nourishing saccharine food to the rural Inhabitants. Bach tree supplies 2 to .">
hundredweight; each hundredweight yields on distillation about .'! gallons of
spirits; essential oil is also obtained from the corolla. The flowers are also
used for feeding cattle; they will keep for a long time. The seeds yield oil of
iiiirk consistence." (Von Mueller.)
23475. Paspalum dilatatum Poir. Large water grass.
From Coffs Harbor, New South Wales, Australia. Purchased from Mr.
\Y. Seccombe, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 22, L908.
23476. Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Bamboo.
From British India. Presented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de Lehaie, Saint
Symphorien, Belgium. Received August 20, 1908.
"One of the most valuable bamboos; is not hurt by slight frosts and, it is
said, is very drought resistant. Wood of the finest quality.
"1 hope that this valuable species, designated by Sir I). Brandis as the most
important for the Southwest of the United States, has now been introduced in
sufficient quantity so that a distribution may be made for outdoor planting. I
think that in order to be successful the young plants ought not to be planted
outdoors until the spring of 1910, unless it is under exceptionally favorable
conditions, and that in any case it will be necessary to irrigate or water them,
to fertilize them, and to keep them covered with straw the first summer after
they are planted out. It will of course be only the most vigorous and well
rooted plants which will show all their power of resistance and all their good
qualities." {De Lehaie.) (See Xos. 21548 and 22819 for previous importations.)
23477. Vitis vinifera L. Grape.
From Aberdeen, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. F. W.
Eagle, at the request of Mr. R. A. Davis, government horticulturist,
Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August 29, 1908.
Karroo Belle. " This grape is a really good table fruit, possessed of hardy
qualities and largely resistant in this country to oid'nun ; it would be quite at
home in the Santa Clara Valley, and also, I think, farther south, even in
Fresno." (Davis.)
" I have succeeded in rearing a cross between the vines White Crystal and
Muscat Hambro, which I have named Karroo Belle. A magnificent grape,
strong grower, enormous cropper, very large and most compact bunches (some
cut this season weighed from 5 to 11 pounds), round and very large, almost
stoneless berries, which are a dark brownish purple where well exposed to the
sun, but where hanging in the shade are only slightly tinted, or even quite
green if very much shaded, and always with a great deal of bloom. Carries
exceptionally well, as proved by a box of grapes sent to Johannesburg con-
taining eight varieties, among which were Hannepoot, Crystal Muscat Hambro,
Uitenhage Blue, etc., all of which were useless except* Karroo Belle, bunches of
which were perfect. As regards keeping qualities, we cut the first ripe bunch
off the parent vine on January 15, and the last one on June 28, which were
perfectly sound except a few berries stung by the bees through the bag, so
that we have been cutting grapes from the one vine for nearly five and a half
months." (Mr. Eagle, Aberdeen, Cape Colony, in the Transvaal Agricultural
Journal, January, 11)01, p. Jfi2.)
" This variety of grape has been planted largely in different districts of the
Transvaal. The vine arrived with a flattering reputation, but has, unfortu-
nately, proved in the majority of cases quite worthless, owing to the fact that
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 19
23477— Continued.
it bore no fruit. The writer in the course of bis journeys through the country
has only found two of the kind which ever gave signs of a crop, one of which
has been grown by Mr. J. G. Beverley, of Zeernst. This particular vine has at
present (in its third year) 59 bunches of grapes well formed and set and in
perfectly healthy condition. It would appear, therefore, that this grape, one
of the few varieties originated in South Africa, will under certain circumstances
do exceedinglv well." (Extract from the Transvaal Agricultural Journal, Janu-
ary, 1907, p. Jtll.)
23481. Medicago sativa varia (Mart.) Urb. Alfalfa.
From Hamburg, Germany. Purchased from R. Lief man Sons, Successors,
through Mr. I. L. Radwaner, 533 East 149th street, New York. Received
August 31, 1908.
Sand lucern.
23482. Vicia villosa Roth. Hairy vetch.
From Svalof, Sweden. Purchased from the Allmanna Svenska Utsadesak-
tiebolaget, through Dr. Albert Mann, at the request of Mr. A. D. Shamel.
Received July, 1908.
To be used by Mr. A. D. Shamel, at Hockanum, Conn., as a cover crop in his
tobacco experiments.
23483. Dahlia sp. Dahlia.
From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Mr. T. C. Schmidt. Received
September 3, 190S.
" Variety coronata. This Mexican sort is to be regarded as a forerunner of
quite a new class and certainly worth consideration, especially as the flowers
have a pleasant honey-like scent, which up to the present no other dahlia has.
The habit and growth of the plants are somewhat different from the other
known dahlia sorts, because they first nearly fully develop and then bring up
the enormously long flower stems, so that the flowers are from 20 to 28 inches
freely above the foliage. The whole plant reaches a height of about 41 feet,
blooms abundantly, and one can easily cut flowers with stems 24 to 30 inches
long, which makes this sort valuable for large bouquets, especially as the cut
flowers keep in water several days.
"The color of the flowers is a brilliant and bright scarlet, the form that of
the single dahlias, only the separate leaves are bent somewhat inward, and be-
sides that the flowers close in the evening, assuming thereby the form of a
crown. The raising from seed is not at all difficult. By sowing in May the
plants bloom in July and August." {Schmidt.)
23485 and 23486.
From Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Dr. Veil Wittrock, director, Bo-
tanic Garden. Received August, 1908.
Seed of each of the following :
23485. Vicia kokanica Reg. & Schmal.
"A perennial species occurring in the mountains of Kokan near Woruch,
Xaubid, and in the passes of Basmandinsk (Turkestan)." (O. Fcdts-
chenko, in Fedtschenko's Journey in Turkestan, vol. S.)
23486. Phleum pratense nodosum (L.) Halacsy.
23487. Phalaris coertjlescens Desf.
From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Mr. Alfred Henry. Office of
Titles, Queen street, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August, 1908.
See No. 22961 for description.
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20 SKIDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23488. AM>i;ni'<><;<>\ iiai.i i i \sis (L.) Brot. Johnson grass.
Prom Brazil. Presented by Mr. H. M. Lane, president, Mackenzie College,
Sao Paulo, Brazil, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 24, £908.
"This seed whs procured from ;i seedsman and is probably from one <»f the
northern States of Brazil. Ii does not grow here (Sao Paulo)." {Lane,)
23489 to 23493.
From Cordoba, Spain. Received through Mr. Manuel Fraile, of this Depart-
ment, September I. 1908.
23489. Pi \i< \ granattjm L. Pomegranate.
Sweet.
23490. Punica gbanatum L. Pomegranate.
Sour.
23491. Amygdalus communis L. Almond.
Sweet.
23492. Amygdalus communis L. Almond.
Bitter.
"These almonds are said to flower in April and May. but as the region from
which they come is a rather cool one they probably should not he regarded as
late-llowering varieties." (Fraile.)
23493. Crocus sativus L. Saffron.
23494. Cucurbita pepo L. Squash.
From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, P. I.
Received August 20, 1008.
" Calabaza. This plant was found growing on a house in a barrio of a small
town on the shores of the Laguna de Bay, Luzon. The leaves are not unusual
in shape, but the center of each is of the richest gold or orange yellow surrounded
by a /one of the darkest and blackest of vegetable greens. The fruit from
which these seeds were obtained was rather small, weighing only about 2
pounds, with a major diameter 1 of 6^ inches and a minor of 4i inches. The
fruit has all the sweetness, dryness, and chestnut-like flavor of the best strains
of the Winter Hubbard squash. Externally the skin is smooth, the central
zone being of a dark rich green, on each side of which is an orange-yellow cap.
It looks more like a striking fancy gourd than a squash. The owner of the vine
from which I obtained the single fruit claimed that no one else owned a similar
plant, as he had always refused to sell mature fruits or seeds. From the
appearance of the vine I believe that it is a shy bearer, which does not lessen
the value of the plant as an ornamental of a very unusual character." {Lyon.)
23495. Eucalyptus microtheca F. Muell. . Coolibah.
From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Procured from Mr. J. H.
Maiden, director and government botanist, Botanic Gardens. Received
September 8, 1008.
" Widely dispersed over the most arid extratropical as well as tropical
inland regions of Australia. The ' coolibah ' of the aborigines, according to
the Rev. Dr. Woolls. The tree wants ferruginous-gravelly soil, perfectly
drained. Withstands unscorched a frequent heat of 156° F. in Central Aus-
tralia, yet was not affected by exceptionally severe frosts (18° F.) in the south
of France when many other eucalypts suffered. The development of this
species in southern France and Algeria has been marvelously quick. [Prof.
Na'udin.] One of the best trees for desert tracts; in favorable places 150 feet
high. Wood brown, sometimes very dark, hard, heavy, and elastic; it is pret-
tily marked, hence used for cabinetwork, but more particularly for piles, bridges,
and railway sleepers. [Rev. Dr. Woolls.] " (Von Mueller.)
" This seed was introduced partly for raising trees for honey in California."
( Young. )
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21
23496 to 23518.
From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company
Received August 14, 1908.
The following seeds from the Jingpoo Chrysanthemum Garden. Japanese
names quoted :
23496 to 23502. Chrysanthemum stiptjlaceum (Moench) W F
Wight.
23496.
23497.
23498.
23499.
Pink.
23500.
Pink.
23503. Aster sp
Purple.
23504 to 23518.
" Shiro-mame."
- Kangiku."
Best pink.
" Kyo-miyage."
" Nure-garasu."
(?)
23501.
Purple.
23502.
Purple.
Hurasakirno-kuruimono."
OritaJci-shiba"
Wight.
Chrysanthemum stipulaceum (Moench)
Matsu-no-yuki."
Gano-no-yuki."
W
23512.
White.
23513.
White.
23514.
White.
Bushi-no-kagami" 23515.
Uji-no-sato."
Hakuhoshu."
Date-musume.'
Okino-kazaS
Fuki-no-yama?
" Okina-no-tomo.'
" Jitsugetsu."
White and purple mixed.
23516. Yellow.
23517. '
Yellow.
23518. â–
Yellow.
Kin^kujiyaku"
A zami."
23504. " Hano-no-seki,"
Purple.
23505. " Shukokin."
Red.
23506.
Red.
23507.
Red.
23508. '
Red.
23509.
White.
23510.
White.
23511.
White.
23519 and 23520. Garcinia spp.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub.
4, 1908.
23519. Garcinia benthami Pierre.
" This species is very widely distributed in all the provinces of lower
Cochin China and Cambodge.
" Branches opposite, tetragonal, very long. Leaves petiolate. The
flowers are terminal at the summit of a short shoot more or less sur-
rounded with bracts. They are solitary in the female plant. The petals
are broader and thicker than the sepals and are yellowish. In the
female flowers the stamens are completely lacking and the gynaeceum
has the form of a pear. The fruit retains the form of the pistil. It con-
tains 5 to 10 seeds having the form of a crescent.
" The tree is 20 to 25 meters high, of pyramidal form. Trunk straight,
45 to 50 centimeters thick, covered with a blackish bark, rough exteriorly,
filled interiorly with a white juice, present in all parts of the plant and
becoming black on exposure to light.
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22 SEEDS AND 1*1. AN is IMPORTED.
23519 and 23520— Continued.
••The wood of G. benthami Is reddish brown and very mucb esteemed.
ii is used for the same purposes as Hi.it «•!' c. ferrea and differs from
it very little, if we consider what Rumphius says about that of Q-. cele-
bica I... we may regard it as established thai all the Garcinias with a
white juice have reddish brown or honey-colored wood superior to that of
the other species of Garcinia. This observation is Important for forest
cultivation." {Extract from Pierre's Forest Flora of Cochin China.)
23520. Gabcinla celebica L.
■•This tree grows very quickly and without difficulty. The leaves have
an acid flavor; the fruits remain acid a long time; their taste when
they are perfectly ripe is somewhat like that of the cultivated mango-
steens. An excellent jelly is made of them and a refreshing pectoral
sirup which Lamarck s.iys is in daily use a1 Malic. Its fruits are used
in dyeing, and their rind has astringent properties and serves to make
Vinegar. A viscid, milky, yellowish juice runs from incisions made in
the tree, which gives a species of gum. This mangosteen grows naturally
in the Fast Indies and is also found in the island of Bourbon and in
several of the Antilles.
" It is not a very tall tree and has a large tufted top. The branches
are glabrous, a little striate, slightly tetragonal, and covered with a
grayish or dull red bark. The leaves are opposite, numerous, oval-
lanceolate, pointed at the two ends, glabrous, green on both sides, much
narrower and less thick than those of the cultivated mangosteen. The
flowers are unisexual and borne on different plants. The female flowers
are terminal, solitary, hardy pedunculated. The fruit is globular, of a
yellowish red or saffron color, sometimes violet, crowned by the stigma ; it
is a little bit larger than the ' pomme d'api,' which it resembles in form.
" The yellow juice which comes from incisions in this mangosteen
gives a kind of aromatic resin, sought after for medicinal purposes. The
fruit furnishes a balsamic acid, and the bark tannin." (Extract from
the Medical Flora of the Antilles, by Descourtilz.)
" These two species of Garcinia were introduced for testing as stocks on
which to grow the mangosteen, which is notably one of the weakest rooted
plants of this genus." (Fairchild.)
23522 to 23525.
From Chungking, west China. Presented by Rev. J. F. Peat. Received
August 24, 1908.
Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
23522. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Greenish yellow with dark hilum.
23523. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
Black. Similar in appearance to No. 19183.
23524. Vigna sesqlipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight.
Red.
23525. Pisum arvense L. Field pea.
23526. Gossypium hirsutum L. Cotton.
From Caracas, Venezuela. Presented by Dr. E. Andre, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, British West Indies. Received August 28, 1008.
"A" curious variety." (Andre.)
" Lint medium short staple length, drag very fine, of great strength. Prob-
ably a tropical cotton adapted to only tropical regions." ( D. N. Shoemaker.)
23527. Musa paradisiaca L. Banana.
From Ambos, Camarines, P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon,
Manila, P. I. Received September 8, 1908.
" Seed of an edible species. The fruit is large and well flavored and the fari-
naceous seeds are quite tender and eaten, not rejected, when the fruit is ripe.
They do not harden until the fruit begins to decay. It is one of our many
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23527— Continued.
varieties, and I can give yon no specific or even local name other than ' sagin,'
but as sagin is Tagalog in general for banana, it does not amount to much."
(Lyon.)
23528. Ficus carica L. Fig.
From Nodoa, island of Hainan, China. Presented by Mrs. J. F. Kelly,
Hoihow, island of Hainan. Received September 8, 1908.
Seeds of a Chinese fig.
" Color when ripe dark red. Grows beside running water. Figs grow x on
trunk of tree near base. Fruit is cool and delicious. Diameter as much as
o| inches; outside pulp 1 inch thick and a large ball of white custard in the
center surrounded by seeds." (Kelly.)
23529 and 23530. Acacia spp.
From Chico, Cal. Procured by Mr. W. W. Tracy, jr., in charge of Plant
Introduction Garden. Received September 3, 1908.
Seed of each of the following :
23529. Acacia longifolia (Andr.) Willd.
Seeds from tree on Mr. Bidwell's place at Chico, Cal. For trial at
Brownsville, Tex.
"A bushy Acacia useful in Australia for binding coast sands through
the facility with which the lower branches throw down roots into the
soil. The bark, while not so high in tannin as that of Acacia m&llissima,
is used chiefly in tanning sheep skins." (Extract from von Mueller.)
23530. Acacia mollissima Willd.
Seed procured from trees thriving in the streets of Chico, Cal. To be
tested in the open at Brownsville, Tex.
" The black wattle of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. An
Acacia thriving on the poorest soil and producing a bark so high in
tannin as to render its cultivation very profitable, especially in Natal,
where large plantations have been established on the rolling uplands;
as a tan producer it is by far the most valuable of the Acacias, and the
bark is especially valuable for tanning sole leather and heavy goods."
(Extract from von Mueller.)
23531 to 23534. Rubtjs spp.
From Mokanshan, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai,
China. Received September 5, 1908.
Seed of each of the following:
23531 and 23532.
" These grow on the stem like the blackberry and have no core like
the raspberry. They are both red, with a pleasant acid flavor, and might
become fruitful and useful if cultivated in a proper location, or they
may be useful in hybridizing experiments." (Farnham.)
23533.
" I found these growing wild and noticed that they resembled what
I remember seeing in New England and heard called ' English black
raspberry.' I transplanted some to the garden, but was told that they
did not bear fruit. However. I persevered in cultivating them and they
commenced bearing, and the berries have improved in size and quality
until this year. Many of them were of good size and flavor." ( Farnh am. )
23534.
"These seeds are from a bush I am cultivating that I found growing
wild here on the mountain 2,000 feet above the sea. It resembles the
raspberry in that the lobes of the berry are arranged around a core, or
center, but the vine is more like the blackberry, though the leaves are
very light on the under side, almost white, like the raspberry. The lobes
are slightly acid and red. They are very few at present, but I hope will
increase in number with cultivation." (Farnham.)
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24 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPOBTED.
23535. Indigofera glandulosa Wendl. Befri.
Fn»in Baroda, India. Procured by Mr. William II. Michael, American
consul-general, Calcutta, India, through Lieut. <'<>i. M. J. Meade, 0. I. EC,
superintendent, Baroda Presidency. Received September I. L908.
"The befrl plant is :m annual and belongs to the natural order Leguminosse.
It generally grows In black Boil, and does nol require much water. Befri is
contained In very small pods, which are gathered after the rainy season is over.
"Befrl contains 21.13 per cenl of albuminoids, whereas their proportions in
[ndian wheal and oatmeal are, respectively, 13.50 and L6 per cent. In other
words, befrl Is 56 i»<t cent more nutritious than wheal and '■'<- per <<*i 1 1 more so
than oatmeal, it is ground, mixed with Hour of bajrl or other loss nutritious
grains or grass seeds, and made Into bread, bhedki, etc." (Shamsudin •/. sule-
HHini. chief medical officer of Baroda State.)
23536. Canarium luzonicum (Blume) Gray. Pili nut.
Prom Tayabas Province, P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Manila,
P. I. Deceived September 8, 1908.
•• I sent some of these nuts to a New York fruit seller some five years ago,
and in his opinion they rivaled the famous Brazil nut (Bertholetia) as a des-
sert nut. He. however, expressed an adverse opinion of their ever having any
commercial value as dessert nuts, owing to the hard shell resisting any ordinary
hand nutcracker.
"In a lot I picked up in Tayabas I found two or three which, though far
from having paper shells, were amenable to my heel on a board floor. I thought
the matter worth looking up, and ascertained that they came from the neigh-
borhood, and spent a few days collecting fruits from all the fruiting trees in
the vicinity. Although 1 made no 'find,' I send on the fresh collected seeds for
you to grow as stock in case I am able to secure later scions of the paper-shell
variety." (Lyon.) (See No. 21860 for previous importation.)
23542. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon.
From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. W. W. Keen, 1729 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa. Received August 26, 1908.
" Seed of melons now so abundant here (Paris). They are much larger than
our cantaloupe and of quite as fine a flavor, if not even better. The interior is
a beautiful reddish yellow." (Keen.)
"This is probably one of the varieties of the large Persian melons which do
not thrive in this region (Washington, D. C), but do much better in the hot,
dry climate of Colorado and westward." (W. W. Tracy, sr.)
23543. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean.
From Helsingfors, Finland. Presented by Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received
September 10, 1908.
Finnish runner bean.
23544 to 23547.
From Ningyuenfu, Szechuan, via Chengtu, China. Presented by Rev.
R. Wellwood, American Baptist Mission. Received September 10, 1908.
Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen.
23544 to 23546. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean.
23544. Large yellow with dark hiluin ; similar in appearance to
Xos. 19986 and 22877.
23545. Yellow with brown hilum; similar in appearance to No.
17862.
23546. Very small, black, smaller than any black-seeded soy bean
we have had.
23547. Pisum arvense L. Field pea.
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23548. Psidium guajava L. Guava.
From Bradentown, Fla. Presented by Mr. W. A. Berg, through Mr. Walter
Fischer. Received September 16, 1908.
" Seed of the largest and finest fruit that I have yet seen. Weight, from 7 to
10 ounces ; color of outside skin, green : when ripe the flesh is cream colored ;
fruit has a slight banana flavor and is late in ripening, coming in when others
have gone. Flesh one-half inch thick. Seeds from 75 to 175 in number,
bunched." (Berg.)
23549. Arachis hypogea L. Peanut.
From Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American consul,
Saigon, Cochin China. Received August 28, 1908.
" These are very small, very abundant as to the number of seeds, but about
equal in weight to the yield of the Javanese peanut (about 1,700 pounds to the
acre). Because of the smallness of the seed the officials at the Jardin Botanique
hadn't any good words for it. I tried to discover whether they were bunched
together more closely at the root of the plant, but without success. They are
planted in rows, distanced 40 cm., the rows 50 cm. apart, in soil sandy, moist,
and rich in nitrogen though poor in phosphoric acid, potassium, and lime."
(Conner.)
23551 to 23623. Solanum tuberosum L. Potato.
From Chile. Procured from Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, through
Mr. Alfred A. Winslow, American consul, Valparaiso, Chile. Received
at the Mississippi Valley Plant Introduction Garden, Ames, Iowa, August,
1908.
The following tubers. Descriptive notes by Prof. S. A. Beach, Mississippi
Valley Plant Introduction Garden.
23551 to 23577.
" Each of these is a wild variety or class of its own, sent as found grow-
ing in the virgin bush on the hills, mountain sides, and lowlands on the
island of the archipelagos de Chiloe and Guaitecas. They form the sole
food of the Chilote Indians and other native inhabitants. These tubers
grow abundantly in spots, often very deep in the ground or gravel. Many
grow from self-sown, grown, and planted seedlings. These preserve their
character and improve, increase in size, and also perfect their forms for
five consecutive years, when they become established sorts. Thousands
have to be dug to make small collections of new kinds. Often when a
little tuber is found it must wait many days for its companion to be
found far away. Generally all these improve with continued cultivation.
They are all good eating, especially baked; some when boiled are inclined
to dissolve, but with continued planting they outgrow this fault. A col-
lection of seedlings is more effective to work on than sowing seeds, which
grow in every direction but the desired, and frequently strike back to the
worthless wild sorts." (Husbands.)
23551. Dark purple, elongated, irregular. Flesh dark in center,
with purple line about darker portion.
23552. Red, elongated, irregular.
23553. Purple, round, flattened, regular.
23554. Purple, elongated, irregular.
23555. Dark purple, round or elongated, irregular. Flesh yellow.
23556. White, purple eyes and eyebrows, elongated.
23557. White, round or elongated, irregular.
23558. White, roundish but very irregular in shape, slightly
flattened.
23559. Pink, elongated, irregular. Flesh contains a distinct line
about half way from center to circumference.
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26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23551 to 23623 Continued.
23551 to 23577 -Continued.
23560. While, round. Flesh deep yellow.
23561. Red, elongated, Irregular.
23562. Red, oblong. Irregular.
23563. Pink, elongated, regular.
23564. Purple, round, one specimen knobby, regular.
23565. White around eyes, balance purple, round, flattened,
regular.
23566. Purple, round, regular.
23567. White, round, regular.
23568. White, round, regular.
23569. White, elongated, regular.
23570. White, round, regular in size, irregular in shape.
23571. Purple, elongated or round, irregular.
23572. White, blotched with pink, round, irregular.
23573. Dark, mottled with purple, round, irregular.
23574. White, oblong, very irregular and knobby.
23575. White, round, regular.
23576. White, round, regular. Flesh deep yellow.
23577. White, elongated, flattened.
23578 to 23623.
" The following represent varieties of good potatoes of wild origin
from the archipelago before named. There are no duplicates; if they
are alike, they came from distant parts and were grown under such
distinct conditions as to location, soil, moisture, plant food, etc., as to
entitle them to new classification. The smallest that were suitable for
seed were collected for economy of space, which is very limited when
collecting tours are made on horseback. There are all sorts — white, yel-
low, pink, etc., fleshed. The yellow, and some white ones, are inclined
to sweetness and are of extra fine flavor. If they retain their native
merits when planted in such a distant home, you will get almost any
result you seek. I have, how r ever, proved to my satisfaction that extreme
changes in localities and conditions influence and alter flavor, size, and
shape. Many improve, others deteriorate. The red-skinned classes sent
are bad forms, but are very fine sorts to eat. Their names are of no
value, as they are local Chilote Indian names ; often the same potato
has a different name in every locality where grown. Some of these are
seedlings of the second and third years' growth. These will improve in
shape, size, and flavor by planting; at least they would do so if planted
in Chile. Long cultivation has made the others standard sorts, which
hold their own (in Chile) with indefinite continued sowing. It will be
strange if some of these will not have an affinity with your conditions.
Among these you will find some extra early, others late, mostly medium
early ; some with a very small plant growth, others rank. While all
the flowers are true Solanum, they are of many different sorts and colors.
Some roots spread largely and yield on new growth also ; others stay in
their proper places. Generally speaking, all are very productive and
yield from 40 to 120 for one; 60 per plant would be a safe average.
Another feature is their uniformity in size and shape. All these have
grown dry in short summers; that is, w T ith natural earth moisture and
the extra heavy marine dews. I do not believe such tubers have ever
been tested so far inland as Iowa. That they will reproduce themselves
I have little hope. In my opinion they will be much better or worse ;
as likely to be one as the other. From experiments I have made in
Chile, this is foretold. No one knows results, as no one has ever at-
tempted such experiments as you will make, i. e., from seaward to such
a far distance inland. I have gained better results from inland to sea-
ward. If you were to send me potatoes from Iowa and ask me to plant
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27
23551 to 23623— Continued.
23578 to 23623— Continued.
them in Chile and afterwards return the product, I do not believe you
would recognize them in any particular. I write these things for in-
formation, and not as instruction. Very many of these potatoes do
not rot if left in the ground through a winter of five months' continued
rain. They must be on an inclined surface for drainage of the rain."
(Hnsbandx.)
23578. Light purple, round, regular.
23579. White, russeted, elongated, flattened.
23580. Red, round, irregular. Flesh with indistinct red line
about outside I inch from circumference. Flesh is streaked
with red.
148
23581. White, russeted, slightly elongated and flattened.
23582. Faint purple, coarsely russeted, round, regular.
23583. White, dumb-bell shaped, irregular.
23584. White, elongated, flattened, regular.
23585. White, round, regular.
23586. White, elongated, flattened.
23587. Pink, elongated, flattened, irregular. Flesh deep yellow.
23588. White or red. mottled with purple, round, irregular.
23589. White, elongated, irregular
23590. Dull red, elongated, flattened, regular.
23591. Red, slightly flattened, and oblong.
23592. Light red, round or elongated, irregular in shape and
size. Mottled flesh. Much' like water core in apples.
23593. White, round, irregular. Flesh contains yellow streaks.
23594. Purple, round, irregular, knobby.
23595. White, round or elongated, flattened, irregular.
23596. White, blotched with purple, round, irregular.
23597. Purple, slightly elongated, and flattened.
23598. White, some specimens russeted, irregular, slightly elon-
gated. Flesh deep yellow.
23599. White, elongated, regular.
23600. Round, white, regular.
23601. Round, slightly flattened, irregular, white. Flesh yellow.
23602. White, elongated, regular.
23603. White, round, flattened, irregular.
23604. Red ; several specimens round, the others oblong.
23605. White, pink around eyes, slightly elongated.
23606. White, elongated, irregular.
23607. Dull purple, round or elongated, flattened, irregular.
23608. White, elongated, regular. Flesh white. (Type A of Hus-
bands.) White, round, irregular. Flesh deep yellow. (Type B
of Husbands.)
23609. White, round, flattened, regular.
23610. White, round.
23611. White, russeted in patches, elongated, flattened, regular.
23612. Round.
23613. Red, elongated, flattened, regular. • Flesh yellow.
28 SEEDS AXD PLANTS [MPOBTED.
23551 to 23623 Continued.
23578 to 23623— Continued.
23614. Purple with white a round eyes, round, Irregular. Flesh
yellow, marked with r<'<i.
23615. White elongated, irregular, uniform.
23616. Red, round, Battened, regular. Flesh streaked with red.
23617. While with pink eyes, elongated, Irregular.
23618. Dull red, coarsely mottled in small patches, elongated,
ami flattened.
23619. Red. elongated, flattened, Irregular. Flesh, deep yellow.
23620. White, elongated, irregular.
23621. Dull red, elongated, irregular.
23622. White, round or elongated, flattened, irregular.
23623. Red, elongated, knobby, irregular.
23625 to 23627.
From Orenburg. Russia. Presented by Mr. W. S. Bogdan, agronomist.
Received September 8, 1908.
The following seeds :
23625. Medicago falcata L. 23627. Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
23626. Lathyrus tuberosus L.
23631. Colchicum autumnale L. Colchicum.
From Baumschulenweg, near Berlin, Germany. Purchased from Mr. L.
Spiith. for Doctor True's experiments. Received September 17, 1908.
See No. 23436 for description.
23632 to 23643. Musa spp. Banana.
From Ceylon. Procured by Dr. C. Drieberg, secretary, Ceylon Agricultural
Society. Colombo, Ceylon, at the request of Mr. O. W. Barrett. Re-
ceived September 4, 1908.
The following suckers :
23632. Hambanpuicalu. 23638. Kolikuttu.
23633. Suramondan. 23639. Rata Hondarawala.
23634. Sudu Puwalu. 23640. Maha Alumondan.
23635. Marthawalu. 23641. Puspakedeli.
23636. Kalu Rata Hondarawala. 23642. Dalena.
23637. Suwadel. 23643. Alumondan.
" S. P. I. Xos. 23632 to 23641 and 23643 are varieties indigenous to Ceylon,
while S. P. I. No. 23(142 is a variety imported from Queensland some time since,
but is by no means an improvement on the Ceylon varieties. Varieties S. P. I.
Xos. 23637 and 23638 are generally considered the best." (Drieberg.)
23644. Coelococcus amicarum (Wendl.) W. F. Wight.
Caroline ivory-nut palm.
From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Gardens of
Xagtajan, Manila, P. I. Received September 21, 1908.
See No. 21044 for description.
23645. YlOLA CALCARATA L.
From Kew, England. Presented by Mr. David Prain, director, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received September 21, 190S.
" Introduced for the purpose of hybridizing with the common pansy to pro-
duce an improved pansy that will withstand hot summer weather." (Oliver.)
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23646 and 23647. Ceratonia siliqua L. Carob.
From Lisbon, Portugal. Secured by Mr. Louis H. Ayrae, American consul-
general. Received September 21, 1908.
Cuttings of eacb of tbe following. Tbe name of tbe plantation, proprietor,
and tbe average annual production of tbe tree from wbicb tbe grafts were cut
are given.
23646. From Chao das Donas, plantation of Antonio Jose da Motta ;
yield 35 to 40 pounds per annum.
23647. From Valle de Arrencada. plantation of Joaquin Traquino ; yield
15 to 20 pounds per annum.
Tbese cuttings were procured to take tbe place of similar ones received in
1907 and listed under Nos. 20962 and 20963, but wbicb died.
23650. Solantjm muricatum Ait. Pepino.
From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Mr. Solomon Berliner,
American consul, tbrougb tbe Department of State. Received September
21, 1908.
" Cuttings of a fruit known here as ' pera melon,' or melon pear. Tbis fruit
grows on bushes about 2 or 3 feet bigb and wben ripe is yellow and tbe sbape
of a melon; in taste it is a blend between a cantaloupe and a pear." {Ber-
liner.) (See No. 21546 for otber importations of above.)
23656. Rosa moyesi Hort. Rose.
From London. England. Purchased from James Veitcb & Sons. Received
September 23, 1908.
"A very distinct Chinese species of dense habit and with very spiny growths
and leaves. The latter have in most cases nine or eleven pinnae and they are
very deep green. The flowers are nearly 3 inches across, rounded, single, and
made up of very thick, substantial petals. The color is deep, rich, rosy red,
but the buds are of brighter hue. This new rose should prove of great value
in the creation of a new race of garden roses." {James Veitch & Sons.)
23658. Citrus trifoliata L.
From Santa Ines, Chile. Purchased from Mr. S. Izquierdo, through Mr.
W. T. Swingle. Received September 25, 1908.
" I cultivated this species here and it is the stock which I use for grafting
the citrus varieties producing fruits for the trade." (Izquierdo.)
23659. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Lindsborg. Kans. Presented by Mr. Carl Wheeler, through Mr.
J. M. Westgate. Received September 25, 1908.
Hungarian. " Said to be a part of a heavy shipment from Hungary to South
America, but which could not be marketed in South America owing to financial
stringency; several carload lots were sold to Kansas seed houses under the
name of Hungarian alfalfa. Said to be a very hardy variety. To be grown for
comparison and identification." (Westgate.)
23660. Phalaris coerulescexs Desf.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
September 25, 1908.
See No. 22961 for description.
23662 to 23710. Eriobotrya japoxica (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.
Reciprocal loquat crosses, raised at tbe Department greenhouses by Mr.
G. W. Oliver, plant propagator. Numbered for convenience in recording
distribution September, 1908.
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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23662 to 23710— Continued.
Plants of cadi of the following:
23662 to 23683.
Olivier X Tan*ka.
23684 to 23710.
Tanaka X Olivier.
The above crosses were made between Olivier, S. P. I. No. 6457, an<l Tanaka,
S. P. I. N<». 8890
23711. ClTBULLUS VULGARIS Schnul.
Prom Egypt. Presented by Mr. Hubert S. Smiley. Gallowhlll, Paisley,
Scotland. Received September 23, 1908.
" Seeds of the ' Boutique el Zeit," commonly known as the ' (inedible water-
melon." This comes from south of the Bahr el Ghael and round the port of
Rumhek. The natives grow it after the rains and extract the seeds and boil
them. The result is an oily lilm on top of the water. This is removed and the
process continued until an oil is procured which is said to be very good for
lighting purposes. Perhaps this plant would be of service to people in out-of-
the-way parts of your country. The melon is unedible." {Smiley.)
23712. Festuca rubra dumentorum (L.) Hackel.
Chewing's fescue.
From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. T. W. Kirk, biologist,
Department of Agriculture, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received Sep-
tember 28, 1908.
23713. Eucalyptus microtheca F. Muell.
From Australia. Presented by Mr. W. R. Guilfoyle, director, Botanic and
Domain Gardens, Melbourne, who procured it from J. Staer & Co., seeds-
men, etc., Wahroonga, New South Wales. Received September 29, 1908.
See No. 23495 for description.
23714 to 23733.
From East Africa. Received through Mr. O. W. Barrett, Director of
Agriculture, Lourenco Marquez, Portuguese East Africa, September 21,
1908.
The following seeds :
23*7 14. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
" (No. 1.) 'A sweet sorghum' in cultivation by the M'chopes Kafirs
of Zavala section of Inharrime district. Height, 2.5 to 3.5 meters. Crop
(second) in July." {Barrett.)
" Hackel's variety roxburghii. A 14-inch panicle, loose and open, with
very slender branches. Type of the Madagascar ampembies. Glumes
rather broad, reddish, hairy, becoming involute and gaping at maturity.
Seeds broadly oval, pearly white." (Carleton R. Ball.)
23715. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
" (No. 2.) A goose-neck variety in common cultivation by Kafirs in
Gazaland. The best of about 6 more or less distinct sorts. Height, 3
to 6 meters. Prefers heavy alluvial soil. Native name (usually)
mapira." (Barrett.)
" Fragments of the head of a white-seeded sorghum probably similar
.to the preceding (S. P. I. No. 23715). Glumes shorter and firmer, but
involute and gaping. Seeds nearly circular." (Carleton R. Ball.)
23716. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot.
"(No. 3.) A straight blackhull variety in cultivation by natives of
lower Zambezi Valley. Height 3 to 4 meters." (Barrett.)
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23714 to 23733— Continued.
"Variety roxturghii Hackel. A 14-inch head, typical, branches ex-
tremely slender, glumes narrowly ovate to lanceolate, acuminate, deep
mahogany red, involute and gaping at maturity. Seeds white, oval, sub-
acute, very similar to shallu." (Carleton R. Ball.)
23717. Vernonia sp. (?)
"(No. 4.) Rambling shrub common in Gaza and Inharrime districts.
Flowers fragrant, numerous, of unstable colors (white to bluish or rose).
Ornamental. Height 5 to 10 meters." (Barrett.)
23718. Canavali obtusifolium (Lam.) DC.
"(No. 5.) A wild vine in open 'bush' between Chai-Chai and Inham-
bane. Length 4 to S meters." (Barrett.)
23719. Canavali obtusifolium (Lam.) DC.
"(No. 6.) A wild vine in ' bush ' and along river banks in lower Zam-
bezi Valley. Length 4 to 10 meters." (Barrett.)
23720. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
"(No. 7.) A 'Kafir bean' in cultivation in the province of Inhambane.
Rare." (Barrett.)
23721. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
"(No. 8.) A very common 'Kafir bean' in Portuguese East Africa. A
smaller form is not so common. Sandy soil preferred. Yield in fair soil,
5 bags (80 kilos each?) per hectare." (Barrett.)
23722. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.
"(No. 9.) A common crop in the lower Zambezi Valley. Prefers heavy
alluvial soil. Height 1£ to 2 feet. Local name naxenim; Ichuabo name
meriiM." (Barrett.)
23723. Astragalus prolixus Sieber.
"(No. 10.) An erect, much-branched leguminous herb in open veld in
lower Zambezi Valley. Height about 1 meter." (Barrett.)
23724. Ixdigofera sp. (?)
"(No. 11.) A wild woody herb of the open veld in the lower Zambezi
Valley. Height 1 to H meters." (Barrett.)
23725. Crotalaria podocarpa DC.
"(No. 12.) A wild woody herb of the open veld in the lower Zambezi
Valley. Height * to 1 meter." (Barrett.)
23726. Indigofera hirsuta L.
"(No. 13.) A woody herb of the open 'bush' and alluvial plains of
Gaza and Inhambane. Height 1 meter." (Barrett.)
23727. Indigofera sp. (?)
"(No. 14.) A creeping leguminous herb in sandy soils in Limpopo
Valley (Gaza). A possible cover crop in sandy regions." (Barrett.)
23728. Gossypium sp. (?) Cotton.
"(No. 16.) A dwarf wild cotton of the open veld in scattered districts of
Portuguese East Africa. Height about * to 1 meter. Prolific." (Barrett.)
23729. Spathodea sp. (?)
' "(No. 17.) 'TUgain. A close-branched evergreen tree of the 'bush' in
Gaza. Suitable for a wind belt. Flowers rather large, whitish." (Bar-
rett. )
23730. Vigna sp. (?)
"(No. 18.) A leguminous vine of the 'bush' and veld. Length, 4 to
8 meters." (Barrett.)
23731. Telfairea pedata (Smith) Hook.
"(No. 19.) A gigantic cucurbit apparently wild in the 'bush' of
Inhambane. Dioecious. Plants live two or three years and attain a
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32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23714 to 33733— Continued.
diameter at tin* base «»t* some i; inches (47 centimeters In circumference).
Seeds numerous in large < i- to I s indies in diameter) fruit. Oil of good
quality; kernels s.iid to contain <;<> per cent. Planted as a new oil crop."
< Barrett.)
23732. SoI'IIOKA TOMENTOSA L.
"(No. -<».) A gray-leaved shrub <»r small tree growing in sand In the
const region of the Mozambique Company's territory. Suitable for a
wind hedge In Florida." (Barrett.)
23733. MniNA sp.
"(No. 21.) Seeds found on hank of Chinde River (the north mouth
of the Zambezi)." (Barrett.)
23734 to 23739.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, acting
superintendent. Royal Botanic Garden. Received August 21, 1908.
The following seeds:
23734. Tamarindus indica L. Tamarind.
Sweet.
23735. Cajan indicum Spreng.
" May help us where grown in cotton fields to enrich the soil ; better
than cowpeas." (H. E. Van Deman.)
23736 to 23739. Mangifera indica L. Mango.
23736. CopaVbhog. (See No. 10640 for previous introduction.)
23737. Khirsapati.
23738. Malda. (See No. 9808 for previous introduction.)
23739. Kissenbhog. .
23740 to 23744.
From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. T. W. Kirk, biologist,
Department of Agriculture. Received September 30, 1908.
The following seeds. Native names in quotations.
23740. Dysoxylum spectabile (Forst.) Hook.
Kohekohe. " A handsome round-headed tree 25 to 50 feet high, 1 to 3
feet in diameter; flowers waxy white.
" Timber suitable for inlaying and furniture ; leaves bitter and tonic."
(Extract from Cheeseman's Man. N. Zeal. Fl.)
23741. Sophora tetraptera J. Mill.
Kowhai. "A small tree with exceedingly hard and durable wood,
which can be used for cog wheels and other select structures. Trunk
exceptionally attaining a diameter of 3 feet. ' The wood differs much
from that of 8. tomairo of the Easter Islands [Dr. Phiilippi]." (Von
Mueller.)
23742. Nageia excelsa (D. Don) Kuntze. (Podocarpus dacrydioides
A. Rich.).
White pine, or Kali i Lutes. " One of the tallest trees of the colony; said
to occasionally attain the height of 150 feet. The w T ood is white or pale
yellow, tough and compact, straight grained and easily worked, but
unfortunately not durable when in contact with the ground or where
regularly exposed to dampness. It is very suitable for inside work of
all kinds." (T. F. Cheeseman, Fl. N. Zealand.)
23743. Myrsine tjrvillei A. DC.
" Te Paii" "This is a small closely branched tree, 10 to 20 feet high;
bark red on the young branches. The leaves are alternate, oblong, nearly
smooth, margins undulate. The flowers are crowded in fascicles on the
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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 33
23740 to 23744— Continued.
branches below the leaves; small, whitish. The ovary has a large ses-
sile-fringed stigma. The fruits are small, round, and black.
" These characters seem to me to be of importance in an ornamental
way, if the tree will stand our climate." (H. C. Skeels.)
23744. Clianthtts puniceus (Don) Soland.
" This is an old-fashioned greenhouse plant, grown sometimes to cover
rafters or trellis work, but more frequently trained around sticks placed
around the edge of the pot. Cultivated in eastern greenhouses, and a
favorite Californian outdoor shrub. Blooms all winter in Golden Gate
Park, San Francisco. .The flowers, not very unlike those of the common
Erythrina, are freely produced in hanging clusters. Cuttings rooted in
early spring may be grown into good-sized plants during the summer.
Water should be given sparingly during the dull months. Pruning, re-
potting, and tying the shoots should be done just before the growth be-
gins. A sharp lookout should be kept for the red spider, frequent syr-
ingings being the only remedy for this pest." (G. W. Oliver and W. if.,
in Encyc. of Amer. Hart.)
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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
Aca&to longifolia, 23529.
molissima, 23530.
Agathis australis, 23450.
Alfalfa, Hungarian, 23659.
(Peru), 23458 to 23467.
sand lucern, 23481.
(Spain), 23391, 23468.
Algarobilla. See Caesalpinia brevifo-
lia.
Almond (Spain), 23392, 23469.
bitter, 23492.
sweet, 23491.
Amygdalus communis. 23392, 23469,
23491, 23492.
persica, 23449.
Andropogon halepensis, 23382, 23488.
sorghum, 23333, 23355 to
23363, 23417 to 23422,
23714 to 23716.
Arachis hypogaea, 23549.
Aristotelia macqui, 23451.
Arrowroot (Brazil), 23386.
Aster sp., 23503.
Astragalus prolixus, 23723.
Averrhoa bilimbi, 23471.
carambola, 23473.
Bamboo (British India), 23476.
(Rio de Janeiro), 23425.
Banana (Ceylon), 23632 to 23643.
(Philippine Islands), 23527.
Bean, Bonavist. See Dolichos lablab.
Finnish runner, 23543.
Hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab.
Befri. See Indigofera glandulosa.
B ig non ia ung u is-cati,
23353.
Caesalpinia brevifolia, 23334.
coriaria, 23335.
Cajan indicum, 23332, 23735.
" Calabaza," 23494.
Canarium luzonicum, 23536.
Canavali obtusifolium, 23718, 23719.
Carica papaya, 23324, 23379, 23380.
Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua.
Carolina ivory-nut palm. See Coelo-
coccus amicarum.
Cascalote. See Caesalpinia coriaria.
Cassavr. See Manihot sp.
Ceratonia siliqua, 23646, 23647.
Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa,
148
Chrysanthemum (Japan), 23496 to
23502, 23504 to
23518.
stipulaceum, 23496 to
23502, 23504 to
23518.
CJiusquea bambusaeoides, 23425.
Citrullus vulgaris, 23711.
Citrus aurantium, 23369, 23370.
decumana, 23371.
limonum, 23367.
nobilis, 23368.
trifoliata, 23658.
Clianthus puniceus, 23744.
Coelococcus amicarum, 23644.
Colchicum autumnale, 23436, 23631.
Coolibah. See Eucalyptus microtheca.
Cotton (Africa), 23728.
(Venezuela), 23526.
Cowpea (Africa), 23720, 23721.
Crocus sativus, 23493.
Cucumber tree. See Averrhoa bilimbi.
Cucumis melo, 23542.
Cucurbit a pepo, 23494.
Dahlia sp., 23483.
Crown, 23483.
Daisy, Barberton. See Gerbera jame-
soni.
Date, Ascherasi, 23438.
Dendrocalamus strict us, 23476.
Dipterocarpus alatus, 23343.
intricatus, 23344.
Dolichos lablab, 23329, 23330.
Doryanthes palmcri, 23433.
Dysoxylum spectabile, 23740.
Eleusine coracana, 23722.
Eriobotrya japonica, 23622 to 23710.
Eucalyptus microtheca, 23495.
Fescue, Chewing's. See Festuca rubra
dumentorum.
Festuca rubra dumentorum, 23712.
Ficus carica, 23528.
pandurata, 23435.
Fig (China), 23528.
Fragaria indica, 23345.
Garcinia benthami; 23519,
celebica, 23520.
(Java), 23519,
23520.
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36
SKKDS AND PLANTS I .M P( HITLT).
<;< i hi ra jamesoni, 2335 I.
Gladiolus sp., 23437.
Glycine hispida, 23325 to 23327, 23336
to 233J \8, 25 1522, 2 I52S 1, 23544 to 23546.
Glycyrrhiza glabra, 23627.
Go88ypium sp.. 23728.
hirsutum, 23526.
Grape, Karroo Belle, 23477.
Grass, Guinea. Sec Panicum maxi-
mum.
Johnson. See .\n<h<>i><>tion hal-
large water. See Paspalum <H-
latatum.
molasses. Sec Melinis minuti-
flora.
unidentified (Brazil), 23383,
23384.
Guamuchitl. Sec PithecoloMum dulce.
Guava. See Psidium guajava.
Illipe latifolia, 23474.
Indigofera sp., 23724, 23727.
glandulosa, 23535.
hirsula, 23726.
Jujube. See Zizyphus sativa.
Kafir. See Sorghum.
Kauri pine, 23450.
Lathyrus tuberosus, 23626.
Leitchee, Hak Ip, 23365.
Kwai mi, 23364,
Neu Mai Chi, 23366.
Lemon (Surinam), 23367.
Leucaena glauca, 23340.
Licorice. See Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Litchi chinensis, 23364 to 23366, 23395.
Loquat. See Eriobotrya japoniea.
Mahwah. See Illipe latifolia.
Mandarin (Surinam), 23368.
Mangifera indica, 23426, 23736 to
23739.
Mango, Gopalbhog, 23736.
Itamaraca, 23426.
Khirsapati, 23737.
Kissenbhog, 23739.
Malda, 23738.
Manihot sp., 23372 to 23378.
Maqui. See Aristotelia macqui.
Maranta arundinacea, 23386.
Meadow saffron. See Colchicum au-
tumnale.
Medicago falcata, 2362.".
sativa, 23391, 23458 to 23467,
23468,23659.
varia, 23481.
Melinis minutiflora, 23381.
Meyer, F. N., seeds and plants secured,
23348 to 23352.
Millet, Ragi. See Eleusine coracana.
Mucuna sp., 23733.
Musa sp., 23632 to 23643.
paradisiaca, 23527.
Muskmelon, Persian, 23542.
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Myrdarla cauliflora, 23429 to 23431.
cdu I is, 23428.
MyrHne urvillei, 2371."..
•• Nabuk." Sec Zizyphus jujuba.
Wageia excelsa, 237 12.
Necklace seed. Sec Ij iic(k nil ulauca,
Ophiopogon japonicus, 23348.
orange (Surinam), 23369, 23370.
Oroxylon flavvm, 23132.
Oryza sativa, 23: 139.
Otaheite gooseberry. See Phyllanthus
aciila.
I 'a Hie um sp.. 23383, 23384.
maximum, 23385.
Papaw. See ('(trica papaya.
Paspalum dilatatum, 23475.
Pea, field. See Pisum arvense.
Peach, St. Helena, or Transvaal Yel-
low, 23449.
Peanut (Cochin China), 23549.
PepinO.. See Solatium m 11 tied I U til.
Phalaris coerulescens, 23487, 23660.
Phaseolus vulgaris, 23543.
Phi cum prat case nodosum, 23486.
Phoenix canariensis, 23423.
dactylifera, 23438.
reclinata, 23424.
Phragmites vulgaris, 23323.
Phyllanthus acida, 23472.
Pili nut. See Canarium luzonicum.
Pisum arvense, 23331, 23525, 23547.
PithecoloMum dulce 23416, 23457.
Platonia insignis, 23427.
Poa pratensis, 23349.
Pomegranate (Spain), sour, 23490.
sweet, 23489.
Pomelo (Surinam), 23371.
Potato (Chile), 23551 to 23623.
Psidium guajava, 23548.
Punica granatum, 23489, 23490.
Raspberry (China), 23346.
Reed (Sweden), 23323.
Rice (China), 23339.
Rosa moyesi, 23656.
Rubus sp., 23346, 23347, 23531 to 23534.
spectabilis, 23452.
Saffron. See Crocus sativus.
Salmon berry. See Rubus spectabilis.
Schefflera sp., 23434.
Sedge (China), 23350 to 23352.
Sola it um jdtiicsii, 23393.
muricatum, 23650.
tuberosum, 23551 to 23623.
Sophora tomentosa, 23732.
Sorghum, kafir, Blackhull, 23417.
(Natal), 23421.
Red, 23418.
sorgo (Natal), 23419, 23420.
undetermined (Africa >, U3714
to 23716.
(Natal), 23422.
(R ho d esia),
23333.
INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
37
Soy bean, Rarchet, 23336.
black, 23325, 23523, 23546.
greenish yellow, 23522.
Meyer, 23338.
Riceland, 23337.
yellow. 23544, 23545.
yellowish green, 23326, 23327.
Spathodea sp., 23729.
Squash, " Calabaza," 23494.
Strawberry (China), 23345.
Tamarind (India), 23734.
Tamarindus indica, 23734.
Telfairea pedata, 23731.
Tricholaena rosea, 23390.
Undetermined, 23456.
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Vernonia sp., 23717.
Vetch, hairy. See Vicia villosa.
Yicia kokanica, 23485.
villosa, 23482.
Vigna sp., 23730.
sesquipedalus, 23328, 23524.
unguiculata, 23720, 23721.
Viola calcarata, 23645.
Vitis vinifera, 23477.
Voandzeia subterranea, 23453.
Watermelon (Egypt), unedible, 23711.
"Woandsu. See Voandzeia subterranea.
Zizyphus jujuba, 23439 to 23446.
satiua, 23455.
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Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway.
Assistant Chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods.
Editor, J. E. Rockwell.
Chief Clerk, James E. Jones.
Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.
scientific staff.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Frank X. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers.
Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations.
F. W. Clarke. Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations.
Frederic Chisolm, Expert.
Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and II. C. Skeels. Scientific Assistants.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Bureau of Plant Industry,
Office of the Chief,
Washington, D. C, April 14, 1909.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend
for publication as Bulletin Xo. 153 of the series of this Bureau, the
accompanying manuscript, entitled "Seeds and Plants Imported
During the Period from October 1 to December 31, 1908: Inventory
Xo. 17: Xos. 23745 to 24429."
This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer
in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to
publication.
Respectfully, B. T. Galloway,
Chief of Bureau.
Hon. James Wilson,
. Secretary of Agriculture.
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CONTEXTS
Page.
Introductory statement 7
Inventory 9
Index of common and scientific nanie.< 55
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B. P. I.— 467.
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE
PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31,
1908: INVENTORY NO. IT; NOS. 23745 TO 24429.
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
It has been the custom for some time to mention in the introductory
statement a few of the new arrivals which seem to be worthy the
particular attention of the interested plant breeders and experi-
menters throughout the country. This does not mean that they will
in the end prove the most valuable, for often the promising introduc-
tions are "dead failures," while those which come in like poor emi-
grants with scarcely a letter of introduction frequently crop up later
somewhere in the country as new and valuable cultivated plants.
Those who are interested in the remarkable Chinese vegetables,
whose possibilities have not at all been tested as they should be in
this country, will find Mr. Meyer's collection, which he brought back
personally from Peking, a most interesting one (No. 23932 and follow-
ing). There can be little doubt that the Chinese restaurants which
are scattered all over the country are creating a taste among Ameri-
cans for these new vegetables, and the next step in their introduction
will be their culture on a small scale to supply the growing demand of
these restaurants.
Mr. W. T. Swingle has called attention to the possibilities of the
Indian bael fruit (No. 23745), both as a possible new fruit which is
prized in India and as a dry-land stock for the orange, and living
plants of it have been secured.
Through Mr. Pink, a plant breeder of Queensland, a new raspberry
has been secured which he claims has ahead v become a favorite in
Australia (No. 23478).
The Florida and California growers of the fruiting hedge plant
Carissa will be interested in the newly secured species from Calcutta
(No. 23750).
A new green-manure legume from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is highly
recommended by Professor Hart (No. 23751).
A large collection of beans, cowpeas, squashes, field peas, and
garbanzos and some remarkable hard-stemmed bamboos, which are
quite different from the ordinary oriental bamboos, have been sent by
Mr. Husbands (No. 23755 and following; No. 24211 and following;
No. 24358 and following).
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8 SEEDS AM) PLANTS IMPORTED.
A number of additions to the strains or varieties of alfalfa have
been made from Peru, Australia, Spain, and Chile. These are
eagerly tried by the experts of the Department, who recognize the
great possibilities which lie in any strain of this important plant
which may fit into one of the many special conditions in the country.
A collection of seed from grasses representing the best grazing
species on the veldt of Rhodesia (No. l , :i , .)*_ ) <) and following) will be
tested by the agrostologist of the Department.
Mr. Meyers collection of Chinese hollyhocks, prince's-feathers,
morning-glories, four-o'clocks, balsams, Chinese pinks, marigolds,
garden asters, etc., may have something of decided interest in it for
American florists (No. 23995 and following).
A number of Syrian pomegranates from Sidon have come in for the
experiments of the specialist of the Department, who is showing the
possibilities of this fruit in America, which has so far been neglected
by Americans.
A wild gooseberry from an altitude of 10,000 feet, which is used as
a hedge plant in the Szechuan Province of central China, and a wild
strawberry of good flavor from the same locality have been secured
by Mr. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum (Xos. 24156 and 24165).
Two wild and possibly valuable dahlias from Mexico were sent in
by Doctor Rose for the dahlia breeders (Nos. 24168 and 24169).
The Bahia Navel orange has been reimported by Consul Demers
direct from Bahia, scions being taken from trees that were grafted
on the "Laranja da terra" which are said to yield better fruits than
those grafted on the "Laranja tanga," two different stocks in use
there.
A distinct variety of the Para grass which has been so valuable in
Texas has been secured from southern Brazil for trial in comparison
with that already introduced (Xo. 24402).
A collection of Stizolobium, or velvet beans, has been sent on
request by Director Treub, of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Java,
for the purpose of comparison with the recently introduced species
from the Philippines which has proved so unusually promising.
The inventory covers a period of three months, from October 1 to
December 31, and includes 685 separate introductions. The prepara-
tion of the manuscript has been in the hands of Miss Mary A. Austin,
and the determinations of the material have been made by Messrs.
W. F. Wight and H. C. Skeels, of the Office of Taxonomic and
Range Investigations.
David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction,
Washington, D. C, April 3, 1909.
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INVENTORY
'23745. Belou marmelos (L.) W. F. Wight,
Bael tree.
From Savannah, Ga. Presented by Rev. Henry W. Hale. Received October
6, 1908.
See No. 22957 for description.
23746. Bambos sexaxexsis Franch. et Sav. Bamboo.
From Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama,
Japan. Received October 2, 1908.
" Misuzudake. This is a dwarf variety of bamboo growing wild at high altitude
in the province of Shinshiu." ( Yokohama Nursery Company.)
23747. Maxgifera ixdica L. Mango.
From Amritsar, Punjab, India. Procured from Mr. Theo. C. Mailer. Received
October 8, 1908.
Mailer.
23748. Rubus rosaefolius 9 X ellipticus $ . Raspberry.
From Wellington Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr.
James Pink. Received October 3, 1908.
"Federal. This is a cross between a variety received from Japan under the name
of Rubus flax a (-R. ellipticus Sm.), a strange growing plant, but useless commer-
cially; this was the male parent, the mother parent being our native Rubus rosae-
folius Sm. I crossed the plants in 1901. I did not think much of the product till
the present season, when the variety has improved much by cultivation and has
become a great favorite in the markets; in fact, it is the only Rubus grown for com-
mercial purposes in Queensland. The fruit is larger than the English raspberry
and of a bright crimson color.
(Pin/:.)
23749. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Lima, Peru. Presented by Senor Ignacio La Puente, through Mr. Charles
J. Brand. Received July 10, 1908.
"Senor La Puente states that this seed is from the latest crop, that it emanates
from the Department of Supe, and that the variety is one greatly prized in the coast
country of Peru. Kaerger in his paper 'Die Landwirthschaft in Peru' states that
in the coastal region of Peru, alfalfa, strange to say, will not grow in the height of
summer (January and February), even though it be given ample irrigation. The
esteem in which this variety is held may bear some relation to this fact." (Brand.)
23750. Carissa caraxdas L.
From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, acting super-
intendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received October 1, 1908.
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10 SEEDS AND 1M.AN I S !M POM ED.
23750 Continued.
•• A dense, spiny Bhrub or sometimes a small tree, flowering from February to
April (in India) and bearing a small fruit which is grape-green when young, chang-
ing to white and pink as if approaches maturity, and black when fully ripe. The
fruit ripens from July to Augusl .
•• In India the fruit is made into pickle jusl before it is ripe, and is also employed
tarts and puddings. For these purposes it is - u id to be superior to any other In-
dian fruit. When ripe it makes a very good jelly equal l<> the red currant, for which
purpose it is cultivated in the gardens owned by Europeans. The shrubs are also
grown Eor hedges." I Watt, Dictionary of Economic Products of India, ? : 165. 1889.)
"This oughl to be of value in southern California where the red currant does not-
thrive." (W. F. Wight.
23751. Stizolobii m sp.
From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Prof. J. William Hart, director,
Agricultural College. Received September 14, 1908.
"1 think this will prove one of our best legumes for green manuring." {Hart.)
Grown from No. 21094. See this number for description.
23752 and 23753. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Australia. Presented by Mr. Elwood Mead, The State River and Water
Supply Commission, Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, Australia, who procured
the seed from F. H. Brunning, Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, at the re-
quest of Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received August, 1908.
Seed of each of the following:
23752. Hunter River or Tamworth. "This comes from the chief alfalfa-grow-
ing district in Australia . " ( Mead. )
23753. Queensland. "This alfalfa was grown at Clifton on the Downs by a man
who is well up in the saving of a good strain of broadleaf alfalfa." (Brun-
ning.)
23754. Edgeworthia gardxeri (Wall.) Meism. Mitsumata.
From Yokohama, Japan. Procured from the Yokohama Nursery Company.
Received October 12, 1908.
See Xo. 9162 for description.
23755 to 23869.
From Chile. Received from Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, October
7, 1908.
The following seeds and plants, descriptive notes by Mr. Husbands; native names
quoted :
23755 to 23759. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean.
23755. Extra fine. Grown dry in sandy soil, coast.
23756. u Amidon" 1 (starch). Extra good.
23757. "Coscorones Baya Pintado." Extra good class for any use.
Good land.
23758. "Bayas Chieo" (small bay).
23759. " Mendez." Grown in black clay, irrigated.
23760. Vigna uxguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea.
â– " < 'orregiiela .' ' Very good and extra prolific at the tops or points
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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 11
24755 to 23869— Continued. â–
23761 to 23834. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean.
23761. Name unknown. Extra fine class.
23762. " Coscorones Baya." Extra fine class. Prolific.
23763. "Entremetido Chico" (small meddler). A commercial bean
largely sown but not of the best quality. Stands droughts and
grows in any soil.
23764. "Blanco." Extra good for any purpose.
23765. "Barroso" (muddy). Extra good clas-.
23767. Extra early.
23768. "Aparcido" (found). White pods.
The above (S. P. I. Nos. 23755 to 23768) grown by irrigation.
23769 to 23786. Grown dry about 10 miles from the sea.
23769. "Rosilos de Reigo." Largely sown.
23770. "Rosilos de Rule,:' Largely sown.
23771. "Poratos Lacre" (red beans). Grown dry in poor sandy
soil.
23772. Grown in poor light soils.
23773. White. Extra fine class; grown in poor soil.
23774. Yellow. Grown dry on coast.
23775. Extra good class; grown in poor soil.
23776. Extra fine; grown in sandy soil.
23777. "Bayas Chico" (small bay). Grown in poor soil. Seed
mixed .
23778. " Mantequilla" (butter). Extra superfine class.
23779. Yellow and red. Grown in poor sandy soil.
23780. "Burro Claro" (light-colored donkey). Extra good
class; grown in poor soil.
23781. Light yellow, medium size. Grown in poor soil.
23782. Cream and black. Medium quality; grown in bad soil.
23783. "Burro Oscuro" (dark donkey). Extra good class;
grown in poor soil.
23784. Light yellow. Grown dry on the coast.
23785. Small, white, good; grown in bad soil.
23786. "Amarillos Chico" (small yellow). Grown in poor soil.
23787 to 23828. Stringless or garden beans grown by irrigation.
23787. Mixed, grown in clay soil.
23788. Round, yellow.
23789 and 23790. (Xo description.)
23791. Very good and productive.
23792 to 23795. (Xo description.)
23796. Brown.
23797. Good class.
23798 and 23799. (No description.)
23800. "Palo" (stick).
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23755 to 23869 Continued.
23761 to 23834 Continued.
23787 to 23828 Continued.
23801. (. 1 sort.
23802. "Siete Semanas" . (seven weeks). Good.
23803. ( No description.
23804. "Overos" Good.
23805. Early and very proline.
23806. Extra early and prolific.
23807. Can b< grown dry in Loose, sandy soil.
23808. Can be grown dry in loose, Bandy soil.
23809 to 23811. (No description.)
23812. A good class.
23813 to 23815. (No description.)
23816. Geese beans.
23817 to 23819. (Xo description.)
23820. Green color. Rare.
23821 to 23827. (Xo description.)
23828. An extra early bean; grows two crops per year when
irrigated.
23829 to 23834. Stringless or garden beans from the coast; grown
dry.
23829. "Trigo" (wheat). Extra superfine quality. Prolific.
23830. Extra prolific.
23831. "China Lejos Grande." Grown dry in any soil.
23832. All sorts. Grown dry in any soil.
23833. Grown in poor, sandy soil.
23834. Xo name.
23835 and 23836. Phaseolus coccixeus L. Scarlet runner bean.
23835. Pink.
23836. "Parjares." Said to be different from other white classes.
Grown by marine dews only.
These beans grow in any soil without losing their size or merit. The dif-
ference between suitable good and bad land sowing is chiefly in the greater
or lesser yield.
23837 to 23840. Cucurbita sp. Squash.
23837. Extra good class.
23838. Extra good; sweet, fiberless, prolific, meat solid; small cavity
for seeds.
23839. A very good class.
23840. Pinkish color, large, thick flesh, sweet, mealy, prolific, good.
23841. Cucurbita maxima Duch. Squash.
Extra good class.
23842 to 23844. Cucurbita sp. Squash.
23842. Black skinned: thick, sweet, fiberless flesh; extra good.
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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31. 1908, 13
23755 to 23869— Continued.
23842 to 23844— Continued.
23843. Extra good class.
The above (S. P. I. Xos. 23837 to 23843; grown by irrigation.
23844. Not as good as watered sorts.
23845. Cucurbita maxima Duch. Squash.
Good class; sweet, thick, fiberless meat.
The above (S. P. I. Xos. 23844 and 23845; grown dry near the coast. The
squashes grown dry are of little merit when compared with the irrigated sorts.
Note. — "These squashes listed as Cucurbita sp. are probably Cucurbita maxima
Duch., but not determinable until grown. These seeds are very different from any
squash seeds found heretofore." — (IT'. F. Wight.)
23846 to 23851. Pisum arvexse L. Field pea.
The following are common field peas grown dry in poor, sandy soil:
23846. A large, extra sweet field pea; fall sown.
23847. The most ordinary sort.
23848. The most ordinary sort; seed mixed.
23849. Ordinary white peas; grown in poor soil.
23850. Common peas; grown in poor soil.
23851. Grown in bad soil.
23852 to 23855. Cicer arietixum L. Chick-pea.
23852. "Garbanzos Chico" (small). Grown dry in red clay.
23853. "Garbanzos Grande " (large) . Grown dry in loose soil near coast.
23854. "Garbanzos Negro" (black). Grown dry in red clay,
23855. "Garbanzos Grande" (large). Grown dry in clay soil.
These peas (S. P. I. Xos. 23846 to 23855) are not samples of the many best
classes that can be had elsewhere in Chile, but are samples of the common
hardy sorts that grow dry on hills whose soil is so poor that no vegetation of any
kind exists except a few stunted red oaks. These are sown broadcast upon
the ground and plowed in.
23856 and 23857. Lathyrus sativus L. Grass-pea.
23856. "Chicharos Grande" (large). Grow dry in any soil. Grow
larger or smaller according to the quality of the soil.
23857. "Chicharos Chico''' (small). Grow dry in any soil. Always
small no matter what class of soil.
23858 and 23859. Lens esculexta Moench. Lentil.
23858. " Lentejas Rosillos " (gray lentil) . Grown dry in bad soil.
23859. Common lentils. Grown dry in bad soil.
23860. Pisum sativum L. Pea.
" Arvejones." A class of stringless peas. Both peas and pods are eaten.
23861. Hordeum vulgare L. Barley.
"Poda." Grain head has 8 rows. This is mixed with other classes having
2, 4, and 6 rows of grain, respectively. The 4-rowed is called " Caballuna."
23862. Hordeum sp. Barley.
Common class grown in damp land; is discolored by the moisture of heavy
dews.
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23755 to 23869 Continued.
23863. JuGLANS NIGRA L. Black walnut.
Black walnuts long grown dry in < Ihile, but arc qoI oat i\ e of the country.
23884. CHUSQUEA vai.ih\ i i:n - is 1',. \)^>*\â– . Bamboo.
Colihue or bamboo. Solid stem, grows about 20 to 25 feel high, slightly
drooping, .-mall scant foliage, -lion joints, very tough, grows dry on any poor
-oil. extra hardy.
23865. Chusquea valdiviensis E. Desv. Bamboo.
Colihue or bamboo. Solid Btem, grows straight from 25 to 30 led high, abun-
dance of small, long-leaved foliage, a good industrial class, grows dry on any
arid -oil. extra hardy.
23866. Arundo donax I.. Giant reed.
< 'olihue or bamboo. Hollow stem, grows erect, about 25 to 30 feet high ; roots
ixtend on top of the ground. From top to bottom has a rank leaf growth, lik<-
irn leaves, extending from two opposite .-ides; the second year it throws out
brandies. A valuable commercial class, extra hardy, resists droughts. This
was found growing on pure sand which dries to a powder eight months of the
year.
All of the above (S. P. I. Nos. 23864 to 23866) are from the Coast Cordilleras
about 35 to 40 miles from the sea, are readily eaten by all animals; extra hardy.
23867. Chusquea quila (Poir.) Kunth. Bamboo.
Quila. A long-leaf-stem class about 20 feet long; grows drooping.
23868. Chusquea quila (Poir.) Kunth. Bamboo.
Quila. A drooping class whose short leaves grow in bunches close to the
stem from each joint. When the leaves are eaten they quickly grow again and
also sprout anew. A good forage class. From 10 to 20 feet long.
23889. Chusquea quila (Poir.) Kunth.
Quila. Similar to S. P. I. No. 23867 in leaf; plant somewhat dwarfed;
grows from 6 to 12 feet long.
All of the above (S. P. I. Nos. 23867 to 23869) are from the Coast Cordilleras
about 40 miles from the sea, are extra hardy and grow dry in poorest arid soils.
23870. Rubus paniculatus Smith. Raspberry.
From Jaunsar District. ( Jhakrata U. P., India. Presented by Mr. H. G. Billson,
Deputy Conservator of Forests, requested by Mr. David Fairchild at the sug-
gestion of Mr. Henry M. Dumbleton, Victoria, British Columbia. Received
October 13, 1908.
''This 'blue raspberry' grows sparingly in the forests in the Jaunsar District. The
bush is small and trailing; the fruit is about the size of a logan berry, but with a beau-
tiful blue bloom, and is excellent eating." (Dumbleton.)
'This raspberry is the l Kala Anchu.'' It grows best below 6,000 feet and likes
damp, shady ravines." .(Billson.)
23871. Medicago satiya L. Alfalfa.
From Elche, Spain. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist, Algiers,
Algeria, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received February 14, 1908.
"This sample of alfalfa was grown at Elche, Spain, where Doctor Trabut personally
collected it. Tt has unusually large leaves and Doctor Trabut regards it as being
distinct from Algerian alfalfa." (Brand.)
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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 15
23872 to 23881.
From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. E. Tisserand, Minister of Colonies,
Jardin Colonial. Received October 4, 1908.
The following plants :
23872 to 23874. Musa paradisiaca L. Banana.
23872. Chec Chwea (Cambodia).
23873. Primitive (Colombia).
23874. Gabon (Reunion).
23875. Musa cavendishii Lamb. Banana.
Sweet (New Caledonia).
23876 and 23877. Colocasia esculexta (L.) Schott.
23876. Green.
23877. Violet.
23878. Bombax macrocarpum (Cham. & Schlecht.i Schum.
23879. Passiflora laurifolia L.
23880. Passiflora sp.
(Mexico.)
23881. Amorphophallus bulbifer (Roxb.) Blume.
23882. Garcixia cornea L. (?)
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of
Agriculture. Received October 15, 1908.
"The Garcinia cornea L. is a small tree, with horizontal branches; leaves, leathery,
shining. Fruit the size of a small orange, bright red; seeds inclosed in a white,
juicy, very acid aril." (Hooker, Flora of British India.)
'"An evergreen tree; yields an inferior kind of gamboge; wood brown, heavy, of a
coarse unequal fiber, hard, rather close grained." ( Watt, Economic Products of India.)
'"Imported for use in solving the mangosteen problem." (Fairchild .)
23894 and 23895. Rubus chamaemorus L.
From Harrington Harbor, Canadian Labrador. Presented by Miss Edith Mavon,
Deep Sea Mission Hospital. Received October 17, 1908.
"Plants and fruits of what is locally called the Balce apple; it resembles a yellow
raspberry in color and size, tastes of honey and bananas mixed, grows in moist
ground on a plant 4 inches high; the flower is white. It is very hardy, for our
winters are long and severe, the surface of the ground is still frozen (May 26) and
there is snow in all the hollows and shady places." ( Mayon.)
23896. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Lima, Peru. Presented by Senor Ignacio La Puente, through Mr. Charles
J. Brand. Received September, 1908.
"This seed probably originated in the vicinity of Supe, in the coastal plain region
of Peru." (Brand.)
23897. Cryptocarya rubra (Mol.) Skeels. (Peumus rubra Mol.
Sagg. Chil. 185. 1782.) (Cryptocarya peumus Xees.)
From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger, Estacion Colico,
through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received October 20, 1908.
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16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23897 -Continued.
••A beautiful Chilean tree, persistent leaves, produces a -mall pink fruit of the
Bize of a -mall olive; natives eal the fruil after boiling it. Very ornamental when
fruits are ripe. Requires we\ Boil, can stand frost, grows besl in valley protected
from wind, in forests." I Fingi r. I
23899. CJvaria rufa (Dun.) Blume.
From Pampanga, Philippine [slands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Gar-
dens of Nagtajan, Manila. P. I. Received October 20, l!)08.
Small evergreen fruil tree,from Bea level up to 2,000 feet, lat. 10.1° S.to 16° N.
Fruit< oblong (5 cm. X 3 cm.) in grape-like clusters, H> t<> 30 berries. These are
edible and fairly palatable, [ntense vermilion red, making tree in fruit very attrac-
tive." (Lyon.)
23900. Actixidia ARGUTA (S. & Z.) Planch. (?)
From Marblehead, Mass. Received October 21, 1908.
"From a 20-year-old vine on the place of Mr. Charles X. Parker, Marblehead, Mass.
This vine has borne fruit regularly since it was 8 to 9 years old, and I saw fruit on it.
There can be no doubt, therefore, that it is the female variety and a good bearer. The
fruit is of delicate flavor." (Fairchild.)
23901. Cecropia peltata L.
From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent, Public
Gardens, Department of Agriculture, through Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical
Garden, Miami, Fla. Received October 23, 1908.
"A variety of the urticaceous quick-growing Cecropias with edible, not very w r ell-
flavored fruits; available as a shade tree, abundant in the warmer valleys and rain-
forests of Mexico. Introduced for testing at the Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla."
I ( 'h.isolm.)
23902. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, Lima, Peru, for Mr. C. V. Piper.
Received October 6, 1908.
San Pedro.
23913. Pixus dexsiflora Sieb. & Zucc. Pine.
From near Tungling, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank X. Meyer,
agricultural explorer, summer of 1908.
"(No. 1172a, Nov. 29-08.) This pine grows all over northern China and seems to
vary a great deal . " ( Meyer . )
23914. Nicotiana tomextosa Ruiz. & Pav.
From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Messrs. Haage & Schmidt, at the re-
quest of Mr. A. D. Shamel. Received October 26, 1908.
"I know very little about this species, but it was purchased at Mr. George W. Oliver's
suggestion in connection with our work in hybridizing tobacco.- It is a very large
species, with large leaves and tall stem. At present it is mainly of scientific interest,
but on account of its leaf size would probably be valuable as a parent for a composite
cross in regions where the yield of tobacco is the main consideration." (/. B. Norton.)
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23915. Carica papaya L. Papaw.
From Singerton, near Hectorspruit, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by
Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Received October
26, 1908.
"These seeds were procured at an altitude of 1,200 feet, subtropical climate and
rather dry. The flavor was excellent, and though I can not say that it will prove
superior to that of some grown in the States, it is worth trying.'' {Davy.)
23916. Phaseolus luxatus L.
From Rio Mucury, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch, Casa do Correio,
Theophilo Ottoni, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Received October 26, 1908.
"We have become acquainted with a remarkable legume here. It is a vine which
grows to a length of 40 to 50 feet or more, straggling over 3 or even 4 trees of the size
of orange trees. It bears its pods of (we have heard) 'most delicious' beans for 3
years in succession, and is very accommodating to a planter who is hard pressed for
time, for the beans will remain good on the vine for a long time after they are ripe.
Wherever the summer is hot enough, as in Florida, and there is no frost, it would
thrive, I think. The only thing it wants is a fertile soil and trees to climb over. One
plant will yield a large quantity of beans; on one I saw there were, I should think,
100 pods. The beans are so good that one friend said ' Everyone is mad after them.' :
{Birch.)
23917. Carica sp. Wild papaw.
From Upper Rio Mucury, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch, Casa do Correio,
Theophilo Ottoni, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Received October 26, 1908.
"Seed of a tree called the 'wild mamau' i. e., wild papaw, as it (the fruit) greatly
resembles a papaw in shape. The tree has a large, thick, quickly tapering trunk
about 2 feet 6 inches in diameter at the base and a comparatively small head, so that
one is quite a remarkable object in the landscape; naturally it only grows in rich forest
soil and usually on a slope. Whenever the natives find a young one in the forests
they always take it home and plant it near their door, as it is in great repute as a
medicine tree. They firmly believe that there is no finer remedy for anaemia than
its fruits. Do not forget that this fruit is a somewhat difficult one to eat. It has the
strange effect of scratching the tongue and sides of throat so much as to draw blood.
Whether this is due to minute spicules of flinty substance or a corrosive property of
the juice I have not yet found out, but I found that when my mouth and throat had
become hardened by eating 3 or 4 I could take them with impunity. The largest
fruits are quite small compared to the cultivated papaw, being only 4 inches long and
1£ inches in diameter, of a bright orange color, with tender skin and of luscious ap-
pearance. The foliage is very ornamental, like horse-chestnut in miniature; it is
quite striking and unlike every other forest tree here." (Birch.)
23918 and 23919.
From New York. Presented by Mr. George V. Xash, head gardener. New York
Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New JTork City, at the request of Mr. Frank
N. Meyer. Received October 26, 1908.
Seed of each of the following:
23918. Berberis amurensis Rupr.
" Stock secured from Biltmore Nursery in 1903." (Xash.)
"A densely branched shrub 4 to 5 feet high, quite variable, as seen in the
New York Botanic Garden. At the time of my visit, early in September,
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18 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
23918 and 23919— Continued.
L908, the bushes won- most heavily Loaded with bright scarlel berries, mak-
ing them extremely ornamental. Mr. Nash said that, in his expectation,
this particular variety may even replace B. thunbergii on accounl of Lta early
and ornamental fruiting capacities." ]£eyer.)
23919. I. n, i \i .-p.
"This came to us ;t~ Ligustrum ma88aloungeanum. u i Nash.)
"A remarkable privet, with rather Large Leaves, of dark green, glossy ap-
pearance. Grows densely branched and Is of somewhat Eastigiate habit.
May In' of use in hybridization work when attempts are being made to create
a privet combining the hardiness of L. ibota with the Leaf characteristics of
/. . >>i ii li'/o/ in in." M( •
23920 to 23929.
From South Africa. Presented by Mr. W. C. S. Paine, through Mr. W. 1 >. W'arne,
Cecil Botel, Umtali, Rhodesia, South Africa. Receive d July 20, 19C8.
Seed of each of the following:
23920. Eragrostis sp.
23921. Eragrostis sp.
23922. Bambos (?).
23923. Tristachya biseriata Stapf.
23924. Tristachya rehmanni Hack.
23925. Pogoxarthria falcata (Hack.) Rendle.
23926. Panicum serratum (Thunb.) R. Br.
23927. Themeda forskalii Hack.
23928. Axdropogox rufus (Nees) Kunth. (?)
23929. Axdropogon pleiarthrox Stapf. (?)
" The above selection I made from veldt cattle favor, although I can not claim
to state with any authority the specific value of the grasses. The soil is dioritic,
a sandy loam, varying in color from pinkish red, deep red, and chocolate." {Paine.)
23930 to 24113.
From China. Brought by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, direct
from China. Turned over to this office to be numbered for distribution Octo-
ber, 1908.
The following seed.-:
23930. Astragalus sixicus L.
"(No. 986a, May 31, 1908.) A few seeds of a most important leguminous
plant, which is grown and plowed under for manure on low-lying rice fields.
Sown in the autumn in rows or broadcast, plowed under in May or early June
just before the rice has to be planted. According to the Chinese, is not fit
as a cattle food. Collected on some bamboo boxes while en route to America
aboard S. S. Ashtabula, the soil coming from near Hangchow, Chekiang, China."
{Meyer.)
23931. Medicago dexticulata Willd. Bur clover.
"(No. 987a, May 28, 1908.) A yellow-flowered bur clover, grown by the
Chinese on low-lying rice fields as a winter crop, to be plowed under in spring,
serving as manure. Mostly sown in autumn in rows or broadcast after coming
up by itself. The cattle feed eagerly upon this crop. Collected on some
153
OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 19
23930 to 24113— Continued.
bamboo boxes aboard S. S. Ashtabula, while en route to America, the soil
coming from near Hangchow, Chekiang, China." (Meyer.)
23932. Lagexaria vulgaris Ser Gourd.
From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 988a, September, 1908.) A
small-fruited ornamental gourd, out of which the Chinese manufacture little
carved vessels for ornaments."' (Meyer.)
23933. Cucurbita sp.
From Spask, eastern Siberia. " (989a, Oct. 20, 1906.) An ornamental gourd,
producing remarkable quaint fruits which vary in all ways. Given to me by
a Russian farmer. ' ' ( Meyer.)
23934. Cucurbita pepo L. Squash.
From Pangshan, Chihli, China. " , (Xo. 990a, November, 1907.) A large
turban-shaped gourd, one part of which is orange-yellow colored while the
other part is green with orange stripes. Quite ornamental.*' (Meyer.)
23935. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 991a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese cucum-
ber called Huang kua; grown on trellises in the open ground." (Meyer.)
23936. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon.
From Peking, Chihli, China. " No. 992a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A small musk-
melon; grown on light sandy soil. Chinese name Hsien kua." Meyer.)
23937. Luffa cylixdrica (L.) Roemer.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 993a, Mar. 25, 1908.) -A dishrag gourd,
the tender young fruits of which are eaten by the Chinese. Chinese name Shi
kua." (Meyer.)
23938. Bexixcasa cerifera Savi. Gourd.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 994a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A gourd eaten by
the Chinese. Chinese name Tung kua." (Meyer.)
23939. Actixostemma sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 995a. Mar. 25, 1908.) A very rare cucur-
bitaceous plant, called in Chinese Ly kua tze." ( Meyer.)
23940 to 23945. Lagexaria vulgaris Ser. Gourd.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
.23940. "(No. 996a.) Chinese name Ya ng hu hi."
23941. "(No. 997a.) 'Chinese name Yohhulu"
23942. "(No. 998a.) Chinese name Ko ko hu hi."
23943. "(No. 999a.) Chinese name Shoo yar yow hu lu"
23944. "(No. 1000a.) Chinese name Ta yar yow hu lu."
23945. "(No. 1001a.) Chinese name Ta pauw hu hi."
"The above Lagenarias are grown by the Chinese on trellises in their gardens;
the very young fruits are often eaten stewed as a vegetable; the old, well-
ripened gourds are used as bottles for oil, wine, and water ; or when cut in two
lengthwise are used for water dippers and for pans in which to keep things.
The large round gourds serve the country Chinese for the same purpose as our
drawers in cupboards do, viz, to keep things stored in; and lastly these Lage-
naria seeds are often boiled with salt and sold as an appetizing delicatesse."
(Meyer.)
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20 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED.
23930 to 24113— Continued.
23946 to 23952. Cuci kiuta pbpo L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, L908.)
23946. "(No. 1002a. Chinese name San hua
23947. "(No. L003a. Chinese name Nan hua.
23948. "(No. L004a.) Chinese name Taunanhua."
23949. "< No. 1005a. I < hinese name Tchoo ten hua
23950. "i No. L006a. I Chinese name Ba loeng woo hua."
23951. "(No. 1007a.) Chinese name Shi bin woohua."
23952. "(No. 1008a.) Chinese name Ihi hu hua."
"The above numbers include pumpkins and squashes and are used by the
Chinese as vegetables, either stewed or boiled. The seeds too are roasted or
boiled in salted water and then dried. The plants are mostly grown between
corn, sorghum, and other tall-growing crops, sometimes even on rather alkaline
soil." (Meyer.)
23953 to 23956. Dolichos lablab L. Bonavist bean.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23953. "(No. 1009a.) Chinese name Lung tsao pian doh. Black
colored."
23954. "(No. 1010a.) Chinese name Tze pian doh. Black colored."
23955. "(No. 1011a.) Chinese name Ching pian doh. Brown colored."
23956. "(No. 1012a.) Chinese name Pai pian doh. White colored."
"All the above hyacinth [bonavist] beans are grown by the Chinese against
sorghum-stem fences and between sorghum and corn crops, in which case they
use the stems of these last-named plants for their support. The pods when
green and juicy are sliced and eaten boiled as a vegetable; the leaves when dry
are boiled in soups and considered a rather expensive food." (Meyer.)
23957. Phaseolus coccineus L. Scarlet runner bean.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1013a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The scarlet
runner is grown sparsely in northern China against fences of sorghum stems and
on poles, apparently for ornament, though the fresh pods are sliced and eaten
boiled and the dry beans are sometimes cooked in soups. Chinese name Hua
p ia n doh . ' ' ( Meyer . )
23958. Phaseolus Vulgaris L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. ' ' (No. 1014a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A form of garden
bean, loving a rich garden soil, but being able to stand much alkali. The
young pods are eaten boiled as a vegetable; the dry beans are cooked in
soups. Chinese name Yueng pian doh." (Meyer.)
23959. Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) W. F. "Wight.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1015a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A long string bean,
the pods of which are eaten boiled as a vegetable. Has to be grown on stakes
and is remarkably productive. Chinese name Chiang doh.'" (Meyer.)
23960. Abrus praecatorius L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1016a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The paternoster
bean; grown by the Chinese for medicine and for ornament, namely, they
manufacture beads and bracelets of the seeds by stringing them on strong
threads. Chinese name Yaehohua." (Meyer.)
153
OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31. 1908. 21
23930 to 24113— Continued.
23961. Ricinus communis L. Castor oil bean.
From Peking, Chikli, China. "(No. 1017a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The castor oil
bean which is grown all over China, the oil being used for culinary purposes,
viz, all the doughnuts and small cakes which the Chinese eat for breakfast are
fried in it, and it seems to lose its peculiar medicinal properties after having
been heated. Chinese name Ta ma tze." (Meyer.)
23962. Coix lacryma-jobi L. Job's tears.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1018a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The well-known
Job's tears, seeds of which are used for ornaments.' Chinese name Tsao choo
tze. n (Meyer.)
23963 and 23964. Brassica pekixexsis (Lour.) Skeels. (Sixapis pekix-
ensis Lour.) (Brassica petsai Bailey.) Chinese cabbage.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23963. "(Xo. 1019a.) Chinese name Boo to pax tied."
23964. "(Xo. 1020a.) Chinese name Shoo pai tsai"
"Sow the cabbages at the end of July or early in August, transplant in early
September in well-worked and heavily manured soil. Do not let them suffer
from lack of water. Harvest after the first heavy frost and store away in a cool,
frostproof cellar. Will do especially well in the irrigated sections of the L'nited
States." (Meyer.)
23965. Brassica juncea (L.) Cass. Chinese mustard.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1021a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Grown as an early
vegetable for greens, being sown very early in spring in a well-worked, light,
warm soil. Pulled up and sold in bunches; also picked for private use. Chi-
nese name Yitiai." (Meyer.)
23966. Brassica rapa L. Turnip.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 1022a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a long,
white spring turnip. As such, grow it in light, well- worked soil. Sow in rows
as early as possible in a protected place. The turnips stewed with milk form a
good dish in the early summer. Chinese name Pien lang." (Meyer.)
23967. Pvaphaxus sativus L. Radish.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1023a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A red variety.
Sow in hills, distance H feet apart, in early August, on well-drained soil. Har-
vest before heavy frost. Store in cellar for winter use. Eaten stewed like
turnips. Chinese name Tung lung hong lou ba." (Meyer.)
23968 and 23969. Raphaxus sativus L. Radish.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23968. "(No. 1024a.) Chinese name Tsui lou poo (green radish-
turnip)."
23969. "(No. 1025a.) Chinese name Hong swee lou poo (red radish-
turnip)."
"These peculiar roots are largely eaten by the Chinese as appetizers and
really are very pleasing to the taste and promote digestion. Sow in early
August in well-drained soil, in hills 1J feet apart in each direction. Harvest
before a heavy frost and store in cool cellars for winter use. Always eaten raw
and sliced lengthwise." (Meyer.)
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22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23930 to 24113 Continued.
23970. Aim m ORAVEOLEN8 I.. Celery.
From Peking, Chihli, China. " No. 1026a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese variety
of celery, much used in soups and in various other dishes, although quite strong.
May contain more of the active alkaloids than our own varieties and be of
use in celery-salt manufacture. Chinese name Hit da£n mae hua." [ !></er.)
23971. DAUCUS CAROTA I.. Carrot.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. loi'Ta, Mar. 25, 1908.) A <'hine>e carn.t.
Sow in row.- in Bomewhal Bandy though rich Boil. Do not let them have any
lack of water. Chinese name //" lou poo." {Meyer.)
23972. CORIANDBUM SATIVUM I..
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1028a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A well-known
herli. the young leaves of which are used by the Chinese to flavor their soups
with. The seeds are also used in various kinds of candy. Chinese name
Hsu it tsai." ( Meyer.)
23973. Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. -1029a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese lettuce
which does not form a head, but the stems get to be quite fleshy and are stewed
like asparagus. Quite tasty. Chinese name Sun tsai." (Meyer.)
23974. Beta vulgaris L. Beet.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1030a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a red
beet root, the young leaves of which are eaten stewed and also the roots when
about full grown. This is inferior to our own varieties. Chinese name Hong
pai tsai.'" (Meyer.)
23975. Capsicum annuum L. Pepper.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1031a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chihli pepper
grown by the Chinese partly for ornament and partly for condiments. Chinese
name Shi tze cheeow." (Meyer.)
23976. Solanum meloxgena L. Eggplant.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1032a, Mar. 25, 1908.) An eggplant
which may turn out to be more ornamental than useful. Chinese name Chieng
yen chi." (Meyer.)
23977 to 23983. Celosia argentea L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23977. "(No. 1033a.) Chinese name Hong gee kuan hua."
23978. "(No. 1034a.) Chinese name Huang gee kuan hua."
23979. "(No. 1035a.) Chinese name Huang shoo gee kuan hua "
23980. "(No. 1036a.) Chinese name Tze shoo gee kuan hua."
23981. "(No. 1037a.) Chinese name Hong shoo gee kuan hua."
23982. "(No. 1038a.) Chinese name Pai shoo gee kuan hua."
23983. "(No. 1039a.) Chinese name Kuan shang chiar kuan."
"The above forms are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants."
( Meyer.)
23984 to 23988. Amaranthus spp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23984. "(No. 1040a.) Chinese name Lo lie show."
23985. "(No. 1041a.) Chinese name Hong doo chuang hua."
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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 23
23930 to 24113— Continued.
23984 to 23988— Continued.
23986. "(No. 1042a.) Chinese name Sen doo chuang hua."
23987. " (No. 1043a.) Chinese name Tze doo chuang hua."
23988. " (Xo. 1044a.) Chinese name Pai doo chuang hua."
"The above plants are grown by the Chinese in their gardens as summer
annuals . " ( Meyer . )
23989. Papaver somxiferum L. Poppy.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1045a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A poppy grown
for its ornamental flowers in gardens in North China. Chinese name Hong
yeen swee hua. ' ' ( Meyer.)
23990 to 23992. Papaver rhoeas L. Poppy.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23990. "(Xo. 1046a.) Chinese name Hong yii mie ren hua."
23991. " (No. 1047a.) Chinese name Pai yii mie ren hua."
23992. " (Xo. 1048a.) Chinese name Ten yii mie ren hua."
"These flowering poppies are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden
annuals. Sow early." (Meyer.)
23993 and 23994. Cassia occidentalis L.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25. 1908.)
23993. "(No. 1049a.) Chinese name Huang uhee tze."
23994. " (Xo. 1050a.) Chinese name Sing huang whee tze."
" The above are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants. " ( Meyer.)
23995 to 23999. Polygonum orientale L. Prince 's-feather.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
23995. " (Xo. 1051a.) Chinese name Swee ping hua."
23996. " (Xo. 1052a.) Chinese name Pai mow dan."
23997. "(Xo. 1053a.) Chinese name Hong mow dan."
23998. "(Xo. 1054a.) Chinese name Tze mow dan."
23999. "(Xo. 1055a.) Chinese name Ten mow dan."
"All the foregoing varieties of prince 's-feather are cultivated by the Chinese
of Xorth China in their gardens as ornamental plants. The colors of the
bracts range from pure white to dark red. Plants are able to stand alkali
very well and may be of use in the Western States." (Meyer.)
24000. Hibiscus sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 1056a, Mar. 25, 1908.) An ornamental
plant grown in gardens in Xorth China. Chinese name Huang tchu kuri hua."
(Meyer.)
24001 and 24002. Datura sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24001. " (Xo. 1057a.) Chinese name Tze la ba hua."
24002. "(Xo. 1058a.) Chinese name Ta pai la ba hua."
" Both of these are apparently Solanaceae and are grown by the Chinese of
Xorth China as ornamental garden plants. They may prove to be novelties."
(Meyer.)
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24
SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
23930 to 24113— Continued.
24003 to 24008. Malva sp.
Prom Peking, Chihli, china. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24003. "(No. L059a.) Chinese name Hong shoo show gee."
24004. "(No. L060a. Chinese name Ten shoo show gee."
24005. "(No. K)(iLa.) Chinese name Pai shi gee hoi tang. "
24006. "iXd. 1062a.) (l)iin~<- name Lang shigee had tang."
24007. "(No. 1063a.) Chinese name Hong shi ge< haitang."
24008. " ( No. 1064a.) Chinese name Pai shi gee hai tan<j
'The above are grown by the Chinese of North China as ornamental garden
plants." M< tier.)
24009 to 24016. Althaea rosea (L.) Cav. Hollyhock.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24009. " (No. 1065a.) Chinese name Huang ta show gee."
"(No. 1066a.) Chinese name Lang ta show gee."
24010.
24011.
24012.
24013.
24014.
24015.
24016.
• Xo. 1067a.
" (No. 1068a.
" (No. 1069a.
• Xo. 1070a.
"(No. 1071a.
"(No. 1072a.
Chinese name lie ta show gee."
Chinese name Sen ta show gee."
Chinese name Pou ta show gee."
Chinese name Tze ta show gee."
Chinese name Hong ta shoiv gee."
Chinese name Moo ho ta show gee."
" The hollyhocks are favorite garden plants with the Chinese of North China,
thriving well in the semiarid climate of northeast Asia. Among these preceding
numbers there is one said to be black, No. 1067a (S. P. I. No. 24011), but in
all probability the seeds will appear to be very much mixed, as with nearly
all seeds to be had in China. There may be hardier and more disease-resistant
varieties than those we possess at present among this lot." (Meyer.)
24017 to 24019. Datura sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
24017. " (No. 1073a.) Chinese name Hong ha hsien hua."
24018. " (No. 1074a.) Chinese name Pai ba hsien hua."
24019. •" (No. 1075a. ) Chinese name Lang ba hsien hua."
" The above are grown as ornamental plants in North China." (Meyer.)
24020 to 24029. Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth.
From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.)
Chinese name Hong la ba hua."
Chinese name Huang la ba hua."
Chinese name Tze la ba hua."
Chinese name Pai la ba hua."
Chinese name Sen la ba hua."
Chinese name Lang la ba hua."
Chinese name Hua la ba hua."
Chinese name Luo ching la ba hua."
Chinese name Noo ho la ba hua."
Chinese name Shoo hong hua."
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24020.
•(Xo.
1076a.)
24021.
'(No.
1077a.)
24022.
'(No.
1078a.)
24023.
'(No.
1079a.)
24024.
'(No.
1080a.)
24025.
•(No.
1081a.)
24026.
"(No.
1082a.)
24027.
'(No.
1083a.)
24028.
"(No.
1084a.)
24029.
•(Xo.
1085a.)
OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908.
25
23930 to 24113— Continued.
2402Oto 24029— Continued.
"The above are in all probability different varieties of Ipomoea purpurea;
grown by the Chinese in North China as ornamental garden climbers against
fences and walls. There are said to be all kinds of colors among these, but the
seeds are probably very much mixed."* ( Meyer.)
• 24030. Ipomoea sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1086a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A species of
morning-glory grown in gardens in North China. Chinese name Lang chu ling
tze." (Meyer.)
24031. Ipomoea sp.
From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1087a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Chinese name
Hu lu plan doh, which name may be fictitious, as pian doh is the name for
Dolichos lablab. This Ipomoea is grown like the rest of the morning-glor 
