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Issued February 13, 1914.

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

WILLIAM A TAYLOR, Chief of Bureau.

INVENTORY

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1
TO JUNE 30, 1912.

(No. 31; Nos. 33279 To 34092. )

WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.
Assistant Chief of Bureau, L. C. CORBETT.
Editor, J. &. ROCKWELL.

Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and F. W. Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

George W. Oliver, Plant Breeder and Propagator.

H. C. Skeels and R. A. Young, Scientific Assistants.

Stephen C. Stuntz, Botanical Assistant.

Robert [.. Beagles, Assistant Farm Superintendent, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Gardener and Field Station Superintendent, in Charge of Subtropical Plant Introduction
Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Assistant Farm Superintendent, in Charge of Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station,
Expo ville, Md.

.H. F. Gomme, Assistant Farm Superintendent, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Station; Brooks-
ss Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators.

M. E. Batchelor, W. R. Lucas, J. E. Morrow, and C. H. Steffani, Gardeners.

J. H. Allison, Expert Propagator.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experiment Station, Haifa, Palestine; Dr.
Gustav Fisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; E. C. Green, Coroata, Maranhao,
Brazil; N. E. Hansen, South Dakota Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak.; A. C. Hartless, Seharunpur
Botanic Gardens, Scharunpur, India; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago, Jil.; William S. Lyon, Gardens of Nag-
tajan, Manila, P. I.; William H. Raynes, Yallahassee, Fla.; Joseph F. Rock, Honolulu, Hawaii; Miss
Eliza R. Scidmore, Seoul, Chosen ( Korea); Dr. L. Trabut, Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria;
E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT
INTRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM
APRIL 1 TO JUNE 380, 1912 (NO. 31; NOS. 33279
TO 34092). |

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT

This is the first inventory of a new series, and the occasion furnishes
an opportunity to review briefly the history of these inventories.

The first of the thirty inventories which have been published was
designed by Mr. O. F. Cook, who saw the need for it during the time
in which he had charge of the Section of Seed and Plant Introduction
in 1899. The correctness of his foresight has been amply proved.

The series of inventories has developed into a work of great value in
its bearing on the rapidly developing agriculture of this country.
Nowhere else, so far as known, is there an authentic record of the
introduction into a country of 30,000 plant importations from various
parts of the world.

The early inventories contained scarcely more than a bare record
of the place of collection, the date, the name of the plant, and the
collector, but this was largely due to the fact that the early introduc-
tions sent in were accompanied by very brief notes. With the arrival
of the material from the Lathrop-Fairchild expedition, of Mr. W. T.
Swingle’s collections from the Mediterranean region, and of Mr. M. A.
Carleton’s material from Russia, the inventory first began to take on
importance as a work on economic botany, inasmuch as the original

_ observations of the collectors, who were termed “agricultural
_ explorers” at Mr. Cook’s suggestion, were printed in full. It is the
observations fresh from the field which form one of the most valuable
_ features of this publication.

Until 1908 the inventories were published at irregular intervals
and were extremely variable in size, but since that year they have
been issued quarterly, each number covering the introductions of three
months. The inventories prior to No. 14, published in 1908, recorded
the names of the plants or seeds received in the form in which they were
given by the explorer or correspondent, but with the development
in 1908 of facilities for the identification of the seeds sent in, through

_ cooperation with the Office of Taxonomic and Range Investigations,
_ an attempt was made to correct the nomenclature of the imported
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4 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

seeds and plants so far as was possible from the fragmentary material
often sent in. It was not then and is not now always possible to
identify a new introduction without first growimg t, and it is as
impracticable to postpone the publication of its importation for
months or years, awaiting its flowering and fruiting, as it 1s to get
some of our correspondents to prepare good botanical specimens and
send these in with the seeds and plants. Corrections of the pre-
liminary identifications must be made later.

To Mr. H. C. Skeels was intrusted the task of identifying the seeds
and to Mr. W. F. Wight the plants, and arrangements were made by
which this was done under the general supervision of Mr. Frederick
V. Coville, botanist in charge of the Office of Taxonomic and Range
Investigations. To nothing, perhaps, more than to the faithful care
of Miss Mary A. Austin is due the accuracy and completeness of these
quarterly inventories, and her resignation from the service, which
occurred at the completion of this inventory, has been a matter of
keen regret to all who have been working with her on the records of
the office. °

Owing to the delays incident to the publication of such a techie
tite: as this inventory, it has been found necessary to issue twice
a month what might be termed advance sheets of information, being
a bulletin called ‘‘ Plant Immigrants,’ announcing promptly the
arrival of new plants and soliciting applications for them by reputable
experimenters at the State experiment stations and elsewhere. The
quarterly publication of the inventories makes it possible to have on
the shelves of the experimenter the data regarding his new plants at
the time he is working with them, since, with the exception of annuals,
almost all species are first propagated in the various field stations of
the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction and distributed the
following season in the shape of plants.

It has been customary in these introductions to the printed inven-
tories to single out some of the more interesting importations. The
following importations listed in this inventory appear to the writer
as worthy of special mention:

No. 33279, the Alger Navel orange, a variety originated i Drive
Trabut, of Algiers; No. 33281, a new sweet sorghum, apparently
related to the Red Amber variety, from German East Africa; No.
33290, Lathyrus mulkak, from the mountain slopes of Bokhara,
which Mr. Frank N. Meyer says is perennial and could be used for the
creation of a perennial sweet pea; Nos. 33295 to 33301, seven varie-
ties and species of Trigonella for trial in comparison with JT. foenum-
graecum, the fenugreek of Egypt and Tunis; Nos. 33303 to 33307,
five species of Hedysarum for breeding purposes and trial in com-
parison with sulla, the great forage crop of Malta; No. 33308, Spin-
acia tetrandra, a wild spinach from central Asia, to assist in the

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 5

creation of a variety resistant to hot weather; No. 33311, Amygdalus
bucharica, a wild almond occurring in the hot, dry mountain regions
of Russian Turkestan, to be used as a drought-resistant stock, as a nut
tree, as an ornamental, and for hybridizing purposes; Nos. 33317 and
33645, Larix sibirica, a remarkably rapid-growing species for which
only 10 weeks of summer are sufficient to ripen its wood, one of the
tallest trees grown in St. Petersburg, and a very promising park and
lumber tree for the Northwest, as it has proved hardy in central
Canada; No. 33320, a species of Ammophila, from the sand dunes
of northern Mongolia, a grass possessing good sand-binding qualities,
the seeds of which are made into coarse bread; Nos. 33321 to 33335,
species of Opuntia, a remarkable collection of cacti, the gift of Mr.
Robert Roland Gosselin, of Villafranca (Villefranche sur Mer),
France, representing the famous collection of Weber, the cactus
specialist; Nos. 33342 to 33345, four Indian species of Rubus from
Utakamand, India; Nos. 33352 to 33354, three varieties of cotton
from Siam which may have originated in that region; Nos. 33392 to
- 33403, a collection of grapes for table and wine-making purposes
from Beirut, Syria; Nos. 33408 to 33417, a collection of castor
bean varieties from British India; No. 33431, Actinidia chinensis,
from Kuling, China, in the form of roots, from plants that bore large
fruits and are therefore female; Nos. 33443, 33444, 33598, and 33599,
_ Alysicarpus, four species of Indian legumes of probable value for
grazing purposes, arranged for by Mr. C. V. Piper; No. 33445,
Chrysopogon montanus, one of the most valued pasture grasses in
India, also arranged for by Mr. Piper; No. 33447, Jseilema larum,
from lowlands on the plains of northern India, a grass which is both
grazed and cut for hay there; Nos. 33448 to 33457, a remarkable
collection of Bolivian varieties of Indian corn, including the giant-
kerneled and very sweet-kerneled varieties, sent in by Minister
Horace G. Knowles; Nos. 33467 and 33468, Venezuelan Arracacia
zanthorrhiza, two varieties of what may prove a good summer vege-
table in Florida; Nos. 33523 to 33539, Vitis vinifera, 17 varieties of
Almeria table giapes; Nos. 33543 to 33550, a collection of ornamental
~ trees and shrubs from Seharunpur, India, probably suited to the
climate of Florida, secured at the request of Mr. Piper; Nos. 33551
to 33587, a collection of seeds of trees and shrubs from Lucknow,
India, arranged for by Mr. Piper with Mr. H. J. Davies, of the Govern-
ment Horticultural Gardens there, suitable particularly for trial in
southern Florida; No. 33596, Andropogon annulatus, and No. 33597.
_ A. pertusus, two excellent hay grasses from the Ganges Valley of
British India, selected by Mr. Piper; Nos. 33601 to 33603, Cenchrus
biflorus, a grass related to our sand bur but having grazing value,
from Lucknow, Agra, and Lahore; No. 33608, Indigofera linifolia,
one of the best pasture plants of the Ganges Valley; No. 33611,

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Pennisetum ciliare, the best native hay grass of the Ganges Valley,
growing 24 feet high; No. 33617, Capriola dactylon, apparently a
more vigorous grower than the ordinary crab-grass, according to
Mr. Piper, who saw it growing at Alighur, India; No. 33639, the
Assil cotton, a new Egyptian variety secured by Mr. O. F. Cook from
Alexandria; No. 33643, Backhousia citriodora, from Sunnybank,
Queensland, which yields 4 per cent of citral, the valuable constituent
of all lemon oils; Nos. 33657 to 33665, nine probably extremely hardy
varieties and crosses of Prunus fruticosa with P. avium, P. cerasus,
and P. domestica, presented by Mr. A. D. Voeikov, a plant breeder
of central Russia; No. 33689, the Bumulan banana, a robust variety
from Manila, which has attracted some attention in the West Indies;
No. 33692, Anthephora hermaphrodita, a renowned grass in the dry
region of the province of Ceara, Brazil, probably valuable for hay;
No. 33736, a variety of red clover from Trent, Austria, called the
Giant or Spodone, recently introduced from Italy, which yields 25 to
30 per cent more than ordinary clover, according to Prof. Bassi, of
the provincial administration; No. 33749, okra, or gumbo, a variety
originally from Egypt which is an early bearer, has thicker flesh and
is more tender than other varieties, selected by Mr. E. A. McIlhenny,
of Avery Island, La.; No. 33762, Cocos yatay, from Haedo, near
Buenos Aires, Argentina, a frost-resistant palm with fruit that looks
like a crab apple and tastes like a green pineapple; No. 33779, a
variety of pigeon-pea from La Noria, Mazatlan, Mexico; No. 33793,
Rubus hawaiensis, the akala fruit from Hawaii, probably the largest
fruiting raspberry known, being over 1 inch in diameter, with a
sharp, rather acid but pleasant flavor; Nos. 33800 to 33911, a very
remarkable collection of Chilean seeds from Mr. José D. Hus-
bands, of Limavida, Chile, of which the following are especially note-
worthy—No. 33801, Fagelia, a remarkable yellow-flowered fragrant
ornamental; Nos. 33802 to 33806, five varieties of Chilean yams;
No. 33812, a species of large yellow-flowered senecio with flowers in
bunches 2 feet long; Nos. 33819 to 33822, Alstroemeria ligtu, the linto
of Chile, which is used for producing a very valuable arrowroot for
infants and sick people; No. 33833, Acacia cavenia, a tree for live
fences in arid regions, which is considered by Mr. Husbands to be one
of the most valuable trees for cultivation on a Chilean farm, and the
young foliage of which is much relished by sheep; No. 33869, the
Chilean muermo, a magnificent evergreen tree which whitens the
forest with its blossoms; No. 33872, the maravilla, a golden-yellow
flowering shrub; Nos. 33888 to 33896, nine varieties of the little-
known fruiting shrub called the arrayan, the fruits of which are said
to be delicious; No. 33905, the murta, considered by Mr. Husbands
to be the best wild fruit in Chile; Nos. 33907 to 33909, three varieties
of an undetermined species of myrtus with edible fruits—Nos. 33913

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to 34038, a collection from Sefior Carlos Thays, of the Botanic Garden
of Buenos Aires, of seeds of ornamental trees and shrubs from Brazil
and Argentina, some of which should be of great interest to southern
park superintendents, for example, No. 33965, the curious canban-
ambi, whose fruits have an odor which causes one to sneeze; No.
33970, the chafiar, a favorite fruit of the Argentinos; No. 33997, a
remarkable bulb of the iris family, from a dozen bulbs of which over a
thousand apricot-yellow blooms were produced. From other corre-
spondents we find No. 34045, a remarkable yellow-fruited Rubus
which Dr. Proschowsky reports has climbed nearly to the top of his
olive trees at Nice and bears an abundance of good fruit; Nos. 34046
to 34049, four species of drought-resistant fodder grasses from New
South Wales; No. 34050, seeds of the delicious ilama from Tehuan-
tepec, a fruit resembling the cherimoya, but larger and said to be of
better flavor; No. 34051, a new species of bombax from the Philip-
pines, which will probably grow in southern Florida and is of value in
furnishing what appears to be quite as good a fiber as the best Java
kapok; Nos. 34056 to 34062, a collection of muskmelon seeds from
the Dominican Republic which will interest growers in subtropical
regions; No. 34063, the Karagatch elm of the Trans-caspian territory,
a more rapid grower and producing harder and better wood than the
-American elm, which has proved hardy at Fallon, Nev., and is one
of the most beautiful avenue trees known; No. 34071, Dammara alba,
the remarkable broad-leaved conifer of Java; No. 34078, Talauma
mutabilis, from the island of Java, a large yellow-flowered tree related
to the magnolia, introduced for breeding experiments; and No. 34092,
from Senegal, West Africa, presented by the director of the Colonial
Garden at Nogent sur Marne, France, a perennial rice which produces
rhizomes and will probably grow in saline soils, and since the natives
consider it so much better than their imported rices that they will
exchange only one calabash of it for three of the imported kind
it is certainly worthy of special consideration.
As heretofore, the manuscript for this inventory has been prepared
by Miss Mary A. Austin, the botanical determinations have been
made and the notes on pedorhplic distribution compiled by Mr. H. C.
Skeels, and the notes on nomenclature have been prepared under the
supervision of the Committee on Scientific Orthography of this
Bureau by Mr. S. C. Stuntz, who has also had general supervision of
this inventory, as of all the publications of the Office of Foreign Seed
and Plant Introduction.
Davin FarrcHinp,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.
OrricE oF ForrigN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., February 8, 1918.

INVENTORY.

33279. CITRUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. Orange.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received April 1, 1912.
“Alger Navel. Fruit large, flattened, double, late. Flesh fine, juicy, with pleasant
odor. Very vigorous tree. Obtained from seeds at the botanic station. (Trabut.)
Seeds. 1

33281. Hoicus sorcHum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Mpwapwa, German East Africa. Presented by Mr. W. Sperling, Kaiser-
liche Bezirksamtmann. Received April 4, 1912.

This plant, which has been listed in previous numbers of these inventories as Andro-
_pogon sorghum (L.) Brot., and is listed in the Index Kewensis as Sorghum vulgare
Pers., has been identified as the type of the genus Holcus by Mr. A. S. Hitchcock, who
says (Grasses of Cuba, Contributions from U.S. National Herbarium, vol. 12, pt. 6, p. 195,
1909): “ Holcus sorghum L. must be considered the type of the genus Holcus, since it
is the most important economic species of the genus, and, further, since, in the fifth
edition of his Genera Plantarum, Linnzeus refers to the genus Sorgum Mich [eli] as a
synonym of Holcus.’’ It is therefore necessary to use this original Linnzan name for
the sorghum.

‘This seed is very interesting because it is apparently different from anything that
I have had previously from this region. It is apparently a sorgo, or sweet sorghum.
Its relationship can be ascertained only by growing it, but apparently it is related to
the Red Amber.’’ (Carleton R. Ball.)

33282 to 33284. Zra mays L. Corn.

From Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. F. A. Stockdale,
Assistant Director and’ Government Botanist, Botanic Garden, Science and
Agriculture Department. Received April 3, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
33282. Creole. No.1.
33283. Creole. No. 2.
33284. Creole. No.3.

“T can not tell whether or not these are true to type, as they were obtained from a
farmer here and have not been grown at our experimental stations.”’ (Stockdale. )

See No. 32490 for previous introduction.

33285 to 33320.

From Russia. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, for
this Department. Received April 2, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
33285. Triticum puRuM Desf. Wheat.
From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1746a, Feb. 11,1912.) A variety of hard summer wheat, coming from
the hot and dry Syr-Darya District, Russian Turkestan. Said to be grown

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33285 to 33820—Continued.
without irrigation, and to give a good harvest. Locally called Kubanka, under
which name several distinct varieties pass.

“Obtained at the seed exhibition held in St. Petersburg during the early part
of February, 1912.’’ (Meyer.)

33286. Triticum AaEstivuM L. 7 Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1747a, Feb. 11, 1912.) A medium-soft summer wheat of fine qual-
ity; comes from the hot and dry Syr-Darya District, Russian Turkestan, and is
said to grow without irrigation. Called Syr-Darya. Obtained like the preced-
ing number.”’ ( Meyer.)

33287. TriticuM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1748a, Feb. 11, 1912.) A very white, soft summer wheat; comes
from the het and dry Syr-Darya District, Russian Turkestan; said to be grown
under slight irrigation. Locally called Ak-Boogdai. Obtained like No. 1746a.”
( Meyer.)

33288. Triticum AEstivuUM L. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1749a, Feb. 11, 1912.) A medium-soft summer wheat coming from
the hot and dry Syr-Darya District, Russian Turkestan; said to be grown under
irrigation. Called Kubanka. Seems to bea cross between Triticum durum and
T. vulgare. Obtained like No. 1746a.”’ ( Meyer.) ;

33289. AvENaA saTiva L. Oat.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1750a, Feb. 11, 1912.) A sample of a very white variety of oats
coming from the mountainous Ferghana District, Russian Turkestan. Ob-
tained like No. 1746a.”’ ( Meyer.)

(A slip was attached to these oats marked “ Dollar oats.’’)

33290. LarHyrus mMULKAK Lipsky.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 175la, Feb. 17, 1912.) A rare, perennial Lathyrus which occurs
here and there on mountain slopes in southern Bokhara; has large reddish
pink flowers which are quite fragrant. Of value asa factor in hybridization
experiments in trying to create perennial sweet peas and as a possible forage
plant for dry, hot regions. Obtained from the St. Petersburg Botanical Gar-
den.’”? ( Meyer.)

33291. ONOBRYCHIS CAPUT-GALLI (L.) Lam.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1752a, Feb. 17, 1912.) An annual legume which may be tested for its
possible forage value. Obtained like the preceding number.” ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—The countries bordering on the Mediterranean from Spain

eastward through Italy, Greece, and Asia Minor to Syria, and in northern
Africa.

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33285 to 33320—Continued.
33292. ONOBRYCHIS CRISTA-GALLI (L.) Lam. Hérisson.
From St. Petersburg, Russia.
“ (No. 1753a, Feb. 17, 1912.) Anannual legume which may be tested for its
’ possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—The countries at the eastern end of the Mediterranean from
Greece through Asia Minor to Palestine, and in northern Egypt.

33293. ONOBRYCHIS SATIVA MONTANA (DC.) Koch. Sainfoin.
(Onobrychis viciaefolia montana Burn.)

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1754a, February 17, 1912.) An annual legume whic’: may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.’’ (Meyer.)

Distribution.—Southern Europe and western Asia, extending from Spain
eastward through Italy, Greece, and the Caucasus region to Asia Minor.
33294. ONOBRYCHIS LACONICA Orph.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1755a, February 17, 1912.) An annual legume, occurring throughout
Russian Turkestan. Apparently possesses value for forage purposes. Obtained
like No. 175la.”’ (Meyer.)

Distribution.—The subalpine slopes of the mountains in Greece.
33295. TRIGONELLA CAERULEA (L.) Ser.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1756a, February 17, 1912.) An annual legume occurring in the Cau-
casus. May be tested for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”
(Meyer.)

33296. TRIGONELLA CAERULEA (L.) Ser.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1757a, February 17, 1912.) Variety connata. An annual legume
which may be tested for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’
( Meyer.)

33297. TRIGONELLA CAERULEA (L.) Ser.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1758a, February 17, 1912.) Variety monophylla. An annual legume
which may be tested for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’
( Meyer.)

33298. TRIGONELLA CRETICA Boiss.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1759a, February 17, 1912.) An annual legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

33299. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM L. Fenugreek.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1760a, February 17, 1912.) A well-known annual fodder plant. To
be tested along with other species of Trigonella for comparison. Obtained like
No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

33300. TRIGONELLA GLADIATA Steven.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1761a, February 17, 1912.) An annual legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

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33285 to 33320 —Continued.
33301. TRIGONELLA POLYCERATA L.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No, 1762a, February 17, 1912.) Variety dentata. An annual legume
which may be tested for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 1751a.”’
( Meyer.)

33302. Mepicaco rapraTa L.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1763a, February 17, 1912.) An annual legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 1751a.”? (Meyer.)

33303. HrpysaRUM ESCULENTUM Ledeb.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1764a, February 17, 1912.) A perennial legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—Eastern Siberia, Manchuria, and Japan.

33304. HepysaRUM FLAVESCENS Regel and Schmalh.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1765a, February 17, 1912.) A perennial legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—On the slopes of the mountains in Turkestan at an elevation
of 6,500 to 7,000 feet.
33305. HepysaruM microcaLyx Baker.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1766a, February 17, 1912.) A perennial legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.’’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—Temperate slopes of the Himalayas in the province of Kashmir,
in northern India.
33306. HrpysARUM HEDYSAROIDES (L.) Stuntz.

(Astragalus hedysaroides L., Species Plantarum, p. 756, 1753.)

Seeds of this species were received from St. Petersburg under the name

Hedysarum obscurum L. This name was published in 1759 by Linnzus (Sys-

tema Nature, ed. 10, p. 1171) and the species is there based on Astragalus
hedysaroides L. As the earliest specific name, hedysaroides should be adopted.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1767a, February 17, 1912.) A perennial legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 175la.’’ (Meyer.)

33307. HepysaruM sonGARICUM Bongard.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1768a, February 17, 1912.) A perennial legume which may be tested
for its possible forage value. Obtained like No. 1751a.’’ (Meyer.)

Distribution.—The valley of the Sungari River in northeastern Siberia.
33308. SPINACIA TETRANDRA Stey. Spinach.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1769a, February 17, 1912.) A wild spinach occurring in central Asia.
Possibly of value in hybridization and selection work, with the object in mind
of creating strains of spinach more resistant to hot weather and less quickly
shooting into seed than do present varieties. Obtained like 175la;”’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—In salty clay soil from the Caucasus region of Armenia east-
ward through northern Persia to Turkestan and Afghanistan.

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33285 to 33320—Continued.
33309. ASPARAGUS SCHOBERIOIDES Kunth. Asparagus.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1770a, February 17, 1912.) A wild asparagus possibly of value for
breeding purposes. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—Dry, sandy places in the provinces of Shengking and Shantung
in China, and in Chosen (Korea), and Japan.

33310. Litrum pauRicum Ker-Gawler. Lily.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 177la, February 17, 1912.) A lily from the Amur regions, which has
bright, brick-red flowers. Though not of large dimensions, this plant seems a
desirable acquisition to the hardy border. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—The slopes of the mountains in Dauria and eastward to Man-
churia, the Amur region, the Sakhalin islands, and the island of Hokushu in
Japan.

83311. AmyGpALUS BUCHARICA Korsh. Almond.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1772a, February 17, 1912.) A wild almond occurring in the hot and
dry mountain regions of Russian Turkestan. May be experimented with for
the following purposes: As a drought-resistant stock for almonds and peaches,
as a possible drought-resistant nut tree, as an ornamental tree in desert regions,
and asa factor in hybridizing. Obtained like No. 175la.’”’ ( Meyer.)

82312. Prunus sprnosisstma (Bunge) Franch.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1773a, February 17, 1912.) A wild, shrubby almond found in stony
débris in the hot and dry mountain regions of Russian Turkestan. Possibly of
the same value as the preceding number, and in addition may prove of use as
a hedge material in desert regions. Obtained like No. 175la.’’ ( Meyer.)

Distribution.—The trans-Caspian district of southwestern Siberia and north-
western Persia, and eastward to Turkestan.

33313. ExocHoRDA KOROLKOWI Lavallée.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1774a, February 17, 1912.) A shrub native to the mountains of Rus-
sian Turkestan, flowering with masses of white flowers. Of value possibly as
an ornamental garden shrub in rather dry regions. Obtained like No. 175la.”’
( Meyer.)

33314. CoOLUTEA PERSICA BUHSEI Boiss.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1775a, February 17, 1912.) A shrub native to the dry mountain
regions of Russian Turkestan. Obtained from the same source as No. 175la.”’
( Meyer.)

(33315. ABELIA coRyMBosA Regel and Schmalh.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 1776a, February 17, 1912.) A tall shrub growing here and there in
the Alexander Mountains, eastern Russian Turkestan. Is esteemed for its
hardwooded slender stems from which walking canes known by the name
“Staffs of Moses’ are made, which are especially sought after by Mohammedan
pilgrims. Obtained from the same source as No. 1751la.”’_ ( Meyer.)

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33285 to 33320—Continued. |
33316. AcER TURKESTANICUM Pax. Maple.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. ;

“(No. 1777a, February 17, 1912.) A maple occurring here and there in the
mountains of Russian Turkestan. Of value as a small shade tree in dry and
hot regions. Obtained like No. 175la.”’ ( Meyer.)

33317. Larix srprrica Ledeb. Larch.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No, 1778a, February 17, 1912.) The little-known Siberian larch. This
is an excellent lumber tree, requiring only a very short season to mature, 10
weeks of summer being apparently sufficient to complete the whole process 2
of coming into leaf and shedding again. This tree possesses also great value :
as an ornamental park tree in cool, uncongenial climes, as in and around St. :
Petersburg, where it becomes one of the tallest of all trees. It can also be
clipped into pyramids and made to serve in formal gardens or along walks.
May be expected to thrive especially in southern Alaska and in the coolest
sections of the United States. Obtained like No. 175la.” ( Meyer.)

33318. Larix sipirica Ledeb. Larch.
From Estate Mitino, Torzhok, Tver Government, Russia.

“(No. 1779a, February 5, 1912.) Received from Mr. D. D. Romanoff, on
whose estate, ‘Mitino,’ some remarkably fine specimens of this larch are found.
For further remarks see preceding number.”’ ( Meyer.)

33319. Larix pAHuURICA Turcs. Larch.
From Estate Mitino, Torzhok, Tver Government, Russia.

“(No. 1780a, Feb. 6, 1912.) A larch occurring in Manchuria, eastern
Siberia, northern Chosen (Korea), etc., forming here and there large forests.
Its lumber is of excellent quality, though apparently not ranked as highas that
of Larix sibirica. It is also a fine ornamental tree, not growing as tall as L.
sibirica, but is better able to withstand drought and heat. Can be clipped and
pruned for use in formal gardens and seems naturally to branch out lower near
the ground than L. sibirica. Obtained like No, 1751a.” ( Meyer.)

33320. AMMOPHILA sp.

Seeds of this species were received under the name Ammophila villosa, but
the place of publication of this name has not yet been found.

From St. Petersburg, Russia.

“(No. 178la, Feb. 24, 1912.) A perennial tall grass found growing in
sand dunes in northern Mongolia. Its seeds are collected by the Mongols and a
coarse bread made from them. This grass seems to possess excellent sand-
binding qualities and might be tested for this purpose in cold and dry sections
of the United States. Obtained from Mr. J. W. Palibin, St. Petersburg Botanic
Garden, who received these seeds from the neighborhood of Lake Ubsa, north-
western Mongolia.” (Meyer.)

33321 to 33335. OPUNTIA spp. Prickly pear.

From Alpes Maritimes, France. Presented by Mr. Robert Roland Gosselin,
Colline de la Paix par Villefranche sur Mer. Received April 4, 1912.

These are important chiefly as representatives from authentic original specimens
transmitted by Dr. Weber to Mr. Robert Roland Gosselin. They will be valuable
especially in enabling us better to understand the species described by Dr. Weber.
Two of them may be of importance for forage, and several of them bear edible fruit.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912,

33821 to 33335—-Continued.
Cuttings of the following:

33321.
33322.
33323.
33324.
33325.
33326.
33327.
33328.
33329.
33330.
33331.
33332.
333338.
33334.
33335.

OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA

HYPTIACANTHA Weber.
VULGARIS BALEARICA Weber,
MYRIACANTHA Weber.
PILIFERA Weber.

SCHEERII Weber.
GOSSELINIANA Weber.
STREPTACANTHA Lem.
ROBUSTA LARREYI Weber,
GYMNOCARPA Weber.

OPUNTIA sp.

OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA
OPUNTIA

sp.
VELUTINA Weber.
RASTRERA Weber.
CAMUESSA Weber.
SPINULIFERA Salm-Dyck.

33336. PAEONIA MLOKOSEWITSCHI Lomakin.

From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia.
Garden.

Root.

Received April 5, 1912.
See Nos. 27674 and 30523 for previous introductions.

33337 and 33338.

From Guatemala.

5, 1912.

Presented by Mrs. Lucie Potts, Livingston.

15

Presented by Mr. A. Rolloff, Director, Botanic

Received April

“The only use that is made of these grasses in this district is feed for cattle.’’ (Potts.)

33337. PASPALUM VAGINATUM Swartz.

“This grows in low, wet ground. It is covered with something like sirup,
and the natives gather the seeds and crack them for their sweetness.’’ (Potts.)
Distribution.—First described from Jamaica; generally distributed in the

_ Tropics and in the United States along the coast from Florida to Texas.

33338. ScLERIA sp.
“Grows in low, flat lands.’’ (Potts.)

33340. OPUNTIA CARDONA Weber.

From Alpes Maritimes, France.
line de la Paix par Villefranche sur Mer.

Cutting.

$3341. SrrycHNos spinosa Lam.

From Miami, Fla.
Received March 20, 1912.

This fruit was picked on March 15. It was grown from §S. P. I. No. 9611; see this
number for description.

Presented. by Mr. Robert Roland Gosselin, Col-
Received April 4, 1912.

Kafir orange.
Grown at the Subtropical Plant Introduction Field Station.

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33342 to 33345. KRusBus spp.
From Utakamand, India. Presented by Mr. F. H. Butcher, Curator, Govern-
ment Botanic Gardens. Received April 8, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
33342. Rusus ELupricus Smith.
333438. Rusus motuccaNnus L.
33344. RusBus LAstocarPus Smith. Raspberry.
33345. Rusus rAcemMosus Roxb.
Distribution.—A shrubby Rubus with large red flowers, found on the Nilgiri
and Pulney Mountains in India.

33346. (Undetermined.) : Palm.
From Boca Tres Amigos, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. W. W. Gould. Received
April 8, 1912. |
“A palm known locally as Maquenge. It sends up a tall shaft with rather few
leaves at the top, which ata distance bear some resemblance toa windmill. The shell
of the mature trunk is about 2 inches thick and the wood is very hard and jet black.
When polished, it makes a very excellent wood for plane stocks. It is especially valu-
able for joiner planes. It slips better than steel, is nearly as heavy, and takes on a
very glossy polish. The only objection to it is that it splits very easily. |
“Tt is used locally to make inclosures for native houses. The body of the trunk is
split into strips about 4 inches wide, the fibrous pulp is stripped away from the inner
surface, and the strips are placed vertically side by side to keep out wind and rain.
“The nuts, I think, could be used asa substitute for the Yankee’s wooden nutmegs.”’
(Gould.)

33347. RoscHERIA MELANOCHAETES Wendl. Palm.
From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received April 8,
1912.

“4 palm 15 to 25 feet high with many aerial roots and a stem 2 to 3 inches in diameter
with a ring of young spines when young below each leaf scar. Very ornamental and
becoming scarce.’’ (Regnard.) :

Distribution.—In shaded forests at an elevation of 1,000 feet in the Seychelles.

33348. LerucAENA GLAUCA (L.) Benth.

From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received April 8,
1912.
“A very interesting shrub common in Mauritius, leaves and seeds used as fodder
for cattle, the seeds being boiled and crushed for that purpose.’ (Regnard.)

33349. MErNTHA PIPERITA L. Peppermint.
From Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Co. Received April 6,
1912.

Procured for the experiments being carried on by the Office of Drug-Plant, Poison-
ous-Plant, and Physiological Investigations.

33350. DrIoscoREA sp. Yam.
From Guatemala. Presented by Mrs. Lucie Potts, Livingston. Received April
5, 1912.

“This is called the ‘potato of the air’ (papa del aigre). The natives say it was the
original potato. It grows ona vine, is produced above ground, and when boiled tastes
very much like a potato.’”’ (Potts.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 17

33351. Capsicum ANNUUM L. Red pepper.

From Barcelona, Spain. Presented by Mr. Henry H. Morgan, American consul,
through Dr. H. W. Wiley, Chief, Bureau of Chemistry, U. S. Department of
Agriculture. Received February, 1912. Numbered April 8, 1912.

— $3352 to 33354. Gossypium spp. Cotton.

From Bangkok, Siam. Presented by Mr. Carl C. Hansen, American vice and
deputy consul general in charge, who procured them from the Ministry of
Agriculture, Siam. Received April 9, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
33352. GossYPIUM sp.
Chantaburt.
33353. GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM L.
' Krung Kao or Kroong Kow.
33354. GossyPIUM NANKING Meyen.
Nakon Sritamaraj or Sridhamaraj.

33355 to 33375.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim,
Director, Imperial Botanical Gardens. Received April 3, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
33355. AcER GINNALA SEMENOVII (Reg. and Herd.) Pax. Maple.
33356. AcER GINNALA SEMENOVII (Reg. and Herd.) Pax. Maple.

Distribution.—A small-leaved shrub, found on the slopes of the Alatau Moun-
tains at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,000 feet in southern Siberia and in Turkestan.
383357. AMMODENDRON ARGENTEUM (Sievers) Kuntze.

(Ammodendron sieversit Fisch.)
Distribution.—On the salty desert plains in the Sungarian region of southern
Siberia.
33358. CLEMATIS ORIENTALIS L. Clematis.
See No. 30243 for previous introduction.
33359. CorNus KOENIGI Schneider.

Distribution.—A shrub found in the province of Batum in the Transcau-
casian region of southeastern Russia.

33360. IRIs DREPANOPHYLLA Aitch. and Baker. Iris.
Distribution.—A yellow-flowered iris found in the northern part of Aighan-
istan.

33361. MercoNnopsis cAMBRICcA Viguier.
See Nos. 33011, 33081, and 33082 for previous introductions.
33362. MEcONOPSIS PANICULATA (Don) Prain.
See No. 33048 for previous introduction.
33363. MrcoNopsis RACEMOSA Maxim.
See No. 33013 for previous introduction.
33364. MeEDICAGO HISPIDA ACULEATA Urban.

Distribution.—Persia and Arabia and eastward to western India; also in
Egypt, Nubia, and South Africa.

6739°—14——_2

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33355 to 333875—Continued.
33365. Me.iLorus ELEGANS Salzmann.
Distribution.—The countries bordering on the Mediterranean from Spain and
Algeria to Palestine, and Abyssinia.
See No. 14854 for previous introduction.
33366. Meti.orus MESSANENSIS (L.) All.
See Nos. 25213, 27471, and 27608 for previous introductions,
83367. Prunus Prostrata Labill.
See Nos. 28945 and 30564 for previous introductions.

33368. Rises piKuscHA Fisch. Currant.
Variety appendiculata.

33369. Rises PROCUMBENS Pallas. Currant.
See No. 32762 for previous introduction. :

83370. Rosa XANTHINA Lindl. Rose.

33371. Rosa sp. Rose.

33372. Rosasp. (1). Rose.

33373. Rosasp. (2). Rose. —

33374. SopHoRA ALOPECUROIDES L.

Distribution.—A low shrub growing on the temperate slopes of the mountains
of southwestern Asia, extending from Asia Minor eastward through Turkestan
and Afghanistan to western Tibet, where it is found at an altitude of 10,000 to
12,000 feet.

33375. TILIA RUBRA BEGONIFOLIA (Stev.) Schneider.
See No. 31070 for previous introduction.

33376 to 33378. VITIS VINIFERA L. Grape.

From Almeria, Spain. Procured by Mr. James Murison, acting consular agent,
at the request of Mr. Walter T. Swingle. Received April 10, 1912.

Cuttings of the following; names as given by Mr. Murison:
33376. “ Uva de Embarque’’ (white grape).
33377. “ Uva de Casta’’ (Molinera variety).
33378. “ Uva de Casta’’ (Rosada variety).

33391. Cirrus nosixis Lour. Orange.

From Hangchow, China. Presented by Rev. J. H. Judson, Hangchow College.
Received April 12, 1912.

‘‘Seed of the large, loose-skinned orange; very sweet.’’ (Judson.)

33392 to 33403. VirTis vINIFERA L. Grape.
From Syria. Procured by Mr. Alfred Ely Day, Syrian Protestant College,
Beirut, Syria. Received April 14, 1912.
Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Day:
33392 to 33398. From Zahleh, 3,500 feet, east slope of Mount Lebanon,
near plain of Coele-Syria.
33392. ‘Tifafih ahmar (meaning ‘like red apples’). A large, red
grape of specially fine quality.”’
33393. “‘Shakaifi. A large, white grape of fine quality.”

Ae

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 19

33392 to 33403—Continued.

33394. ‘Suri. A long, white grape; large clusters.”

33395. “ Ubeidi. A common variety used for making arak (spirits).
About the same as Miksdsi from Bhamdun (S. P. I. No. 33115).”

: 33396. ‘“‘ Khudud-ul-Banat (‘maidens’ cheeks’). A pretty grape with
é a pinkish tinge.”’

83397. ‘‘Zeini. Like those of the same name from Bhamdun (S. P. I.
| No. 33117).”

33398. “ Mukhkh-ul-Baghl (mule’s head). A firm, red grape.”

33399 to 33403. From Bludan, Anti-Lebanon, 5,000 to 5,500 feet altitude.
33399. ‘“‘Asmi. See same variety (S. P. I. No. 33114) from Bhamdun
for note regarding this.”’

| 33400. “‘Zeini. See lot from Bhamdun (S. P. I. No. 33117).”
83401. ‘Jubeili. Large, round grape with very firm pulp, mottled
h red and greenish white.”’

; 33402. ‘‘Kéasiji-inti. Same as variety by this name (S. P. I. No.

33118) sent from Bhamdun.”’
$3403. “ Ubeidi. Much the same as Miksési from Bhamdun (S. P. I.
No. 33115).”

_ “These cuttings have each a short piece of an old branch with a longer piece of a
‘new one. The custom here is to bury the old and most of the new, leaving only a
‘small part of the new branch projecting from the ground.”’

$3404. Latuyrus sativus L.

From Werchnedneprowsky Experiment Field, Russia. Presented by Mr.
Alexander Kol, Assistant Agricultural Commissioner for the Russian Govern-
ment, St. Louis, Mo. Received April 12, 1912.

“This plant proved one of the most productive grain legumes and very drought
resistant in my experiments at Werchnedneprowsky Experiment Field.

“Tt is an annual and matures about the same time as lentils, but is about twice
higher. The habit half-standing bushes, so that harvesting is not too difficult. The
plant is richly supplied with 2-seeded pods that mature all at once and do not shatter
very much. It can be sown quite thickly in rows, which do not need to be farther
apart than 1 foot. It appreciates cultivation, but can do without it. I cultivated
once or twice with a garden hoe (one wheel). It yields with me (average for three
years) 1,200 pounds of grain per acre. It requires early sowing, the same as grain
cereals. The straw looks a little rough, but it is nice food for stock and amounts to
and one-half or twice the grain yield.”” (Kol.)

5. CRYPTOSTEGIA GRANDIFLORA R. Brown.

From western Mexico. Secured by Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National
Museum, from a Mr. Tays. Presented through Mr. G. N. Collins, Bureau of
Plant Industry. Received April 5, 1912.

“Seed of an African rubber-producing vine. The plant produces a good quality

i rubber, but, so far as I know, it has never been successfully cultivated. It might

be of interest to have it tried in some of our tropical islands in comparison with other

rubber-producing plants.’”’ (Collins.)

Distribution.—A climbing vine with large lavender flowers, supposed to be a native
Madagascar and cultivated in various parts of India and in Egypt.

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33406 to 33422.
From India. Presented by Mr. John D. Shanahan, Spencer Kellogg & Sons,
Buffalo, N. Y., who procured them from the Allahabad Exhibition, India,
unless otherwise noted. Received April 2, 1912.

The following oil seeds; quoted notes by Mr. Shanahan: -

33406. Linum vusiratisstmuM L. Linseed.

“A white linseed from Government Experiment Farm, Central Provinces.’
83407. PaPAVER SOMNIFERUM L. Poppy.
33408 to 33417. Ricinus communis L. Castor bean.

“There is one feature about the castor bean which all the evidence the
writer could collect seems to bear out, and that is that the smaller bean is very
much more desirable for commercial use than the larger one, as it is generally
given credit for producing a larger yield and better quality of oil. This, of
course, is only in a general way. In India, where the greater part of the com-
mercial castor is obtained, the product grown in the territory surrounding
Cawnpore is usually very large, and in commercial contracts this bean is
barred on account of its large size and insignificant yield of oil.

‘The castor-bean plant grows very large in some sections, reaching a height
of from 25 to 30 feet, and in India it is mostly grown as a hedge plant, surround-
ing fields and dooryards. The manufacture of castor oil is growing in this
country, and it seems to the writer that the production of beans in this country
should be encouraged.”’

33408. ‘From Agra.”

33409. “From Agra.”

33410. ‘‘From Cawnpore.”?

33411. ‘From Ghazipur.”?

33412. “From Gondo.”’

33413. “From Lucknow.”

33414. “From Manipur. (Bronze medal.)’?

33415. “From Government Experiment Farm.”

33416. “From Government Experiment Farm. (Big Kharif.)”’

33417. “Sample of commercial seed secured at a native mill at Cal-
cutta, March, 1911. Said to have come from Madras and to be the best
quality for yield and quantity of oil used in Calcutta.”

33418 to 33420. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.

(Sesamum indicum L.)

33418. “From Government Experiment Farm, Central Provinces.’’
Brown seeded.

33419. White seeded.

33420. “From Government Experiment Farm, Native Provinces.
(Native Til.)’’ Yellowish seeded.

33421. Brassica sp. Mustard.
“(Sarson.)’’
33422. GuIzoTIA aBysstnica (L.) Cass, } Niger.

“Niger seed from Cawnpore.”’

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912, 21
33423. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
‘(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
From Tashkend, Russian Turkestan. Presented by Dr. Richard Schroeder,
; Director, Chief Agricultural Experimental Station. Received April 10, 1912.
“Our best Turkestan wheat, Ssarymaguis; that is, ‘yellow grain.’ This variety
‘belongs to the species Triticum vulgare, but under dry conditions gives hard kernels.
It isa spring wheat, but in Turkestan it is often sown late in the fall and sprouts in the
beginning or at the end of the winter. We get the bulk of our annual rainfall in
winter and spring, and as our summer and fall are too dry for the sprouting of the
wheat in September or October (sometimes even in November), this fall sowing is
equivalent to early spring sowing and is largely practiced with spring wheats. True
fall wheat is sown with us mostly on irrigated lands.
“The sample I send is taken from a farmer, one of our neighbors (District of Tash-
kend).”’ (Schroeder.)

33424 to 33430.
From Mpwapwa, German East Africa. Presented by Mr. W. Sperling, Kaiser-
liche Bezirksamtmann. Received April 1 and 3, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Sperling:
33424 and 33425. Hocus sorcuum L. | Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
33424. “Lugugu. White, open and erect panicle, good for flour;
sugar in the stalk.”’
33425. “Hembahemba. White, very close panicle, very productive;
cane very sweet. Used for flour.”’
“ An examination of these shows that they apparently belong in or near the
i group comprising Hackel’s variety rorburghwi, which isa very common sorghum
in central-eastern Africa. These differ from typical material in having shorter
and blunter glumes and may prove to be widely distinct when we know the
4 plant. The fact that they are saccharine is very interesting.’”’ (Carleton R.
Ball.)
33426. ArRacHIs HYPOGAEA L. Peanut.
“ Kalanga.”’
33427. ELEUSINE coRACANA (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet.
“*Ulesi or Uwimbt.”’
33428. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet.
(Panicum glaucum L., Species Plantarum, p. 56, 1753.)

as Pennisetum americanum (L.) Schum. and in Index Kewensis as P. typhoi-
deum Rich., was first described by Linnzeus (Species Plantarum, p. 56, 1753)
as Panicum glaucum, based on a specimen from Ceylon. This specimen, which
is still preserved in the British museum, has been identified by Trimen (Journal
Linnean Society, vol. 24, p. 136, 1896) as the pearl millet, and it is therefore
necessary to use the name Pennisetum glaucum for this plant.

S ‘* Uwele.”’
33429 and 33430. Zra mays L. Corn.
33429. “Kipegere. Early ripening.”
83430. “ Mkole.”

q This species, which has been listed in previous numbers of the inventories
e.

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33481. AcTINIDIA CHINENSIS Planch. Yang-taw.
From Kuling, China. Presented by Miss Mary M. Johnston, at the request of
Rev. Hugh W. White, Yentcheng, Kiangsu, China. Received April 17, 1912.

“These roots are from plants that bore the largest specimens that Isaw. The gen-
uine yang-taw has no thorns, and the young smooth bark has whitish specks all
through it.’’ (White.)

33432 to 33436.
From Cambridge, England. Presented by Mr. R. Irwin Lynch, curator, Cam-
bridge Botanic Garden. Received April 16, 1912.
Seed of each of the following:
33432. AcAcIA LEUCOPHLOEA (Roxb.) Willd.

“A large, deciduous fast-growing tree. It prefers a low-lying situation, and

in the Panjab [Punjab] its presence is regarded as significant of a rich soil.
The bark affords a strong fiber said to be much valued for fishing nets. Ground
toa powder it is sometimes eaten with bajra (Pennisetum typhoideum), especially
in times of scarcity. But it has obtained a considerable reputation as an
astringent used in alcoholic distillation. On this account it is often called
sharab-kikikar (spirit Acacia).’”’ (Extract, Watt’s Commercial Products of India,
p. 15.)

Distribution.—Throughout India and in the islands of the Malay Archipelago.
33433. Evucatyprus INcrRAssATA Labill. Mallee.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree found on the scrubby undulating plains
north of the Sterling Range in West Australia.

33434. LAuROocERASUS LUSITANICA (L.) Roem. Laurel cherry.
(Prunus lusitanica L.)

Distribution.—A small evergreen tree found in Spain and Portugal and in
the Canary Islands.

33435. LonicERA MAACKU (Rupr.) Herd. Honeysuckle.
See Nos. 22548 and 33053 for previous introductions.
33436. PRUNUS DOMESTICA INSITITIA (Jusl.) Schneider. Plum.

“This plum is a very prolific bearer. Fruits generally of medium size, used for
preserves and compotes, especially in the Caucasus.’’ (Frank N. Meyer.)

Distribution —Throughout western and southern Europe, and in Asia Minor,
Persia. and northern Africa.

33441. PisTactA VERA L. Pistache.

From Bronte, Sicily. Presented by Mr. Charles Beek. Received April 22, 1912.

“Our Bronte pistachio nuts are reckoned the best in the world and always fetch
the highest price. There are only one or two places in Sicily where they grow, and
ours are always the best.’’ (Beek.)

Cuttings.

33442. PERSEA LINGUE (R. and P.) Nees. Lingue.

From province of Valdivia, Chile. Procured by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Lima-
vida, via Molina. Received April 26, 1912.
See No. 24208 for.description.
Seed.

— =< CLC

x ay APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 23

—- 33448 to 33447.
+ From Kirkee, Bombay, India. Presented by the Director, Ganeshkind Botanic
F Gardens, at the request of Prof. W. Burns, economic botanist, Poona; of whom

they were requested by Mr. C. V. Piper, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
April 19, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
834438. ALYSICARPUS PUBESCENS Law.

** An erect annual legume, grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet and produces seed
inabundance. Thestems become somewhat woody, and its hairiness may make
it less palatable than other species.”” (C. V. Piper.)

Distribution.—The plains of Konkan and Dekkan in India.

33444. AtrysicarPus ruGosus (Willd.) DC.

~~. * An erect species, growing to a height of 5 feet and producing an abundance
of seed; stems somewhat woody. Stock graze on this plant greedily. Asa hay
plant it would probably prove rather coarse.’’ (C. V. Piper.)
33445. CHRYSOPOGON MONTANUS Trinius.
’ “One of the most valued pasture grasses in India, especially in hilly lands.”’
t (C. V. Piper.)
_ 83446. INDIGOFERA GLANDULOSA Wendl.
Fy See Nos. 22732 and 23535 for previous introductions.
33447. IsEmEMA LAxuUM Hackel.
ri “Common in the plains of northern India on low-lying land where the soil is
= good. In Bundelkhand this grass is abundant and largely used as fodder, and
is prized above all other kinds. It is sweet scented when fresh. Mr. Cold-
stream says that it is very common in the Hissar bir swamps, in good land; and
that where it will grow wheat will grow. It is both grazed and stacked and is
much eaten by buffaloes.’’ (Duthie’s Fodder Grasses of Northern India, p. 44.)

Distribution.—The upper part of the valley of the Ganges and the plains of
the Dekkan in India; also in Ceylon and Mauritius.

$3 448 to 33457. Zea mays L. Corn.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Hon. Horace G. Knowles, American
minister. Received April 20, 1912.

=
- Seeds of the following, quoted notes by Mr. Knowles:

— ~=«=«38448. “Cuzco. The grains of this corn are twice the size of the largest I

ever saw in the United States, and its snow-white color and fine flavor make
it superior to our American white corn. Another and very important advan-
tage that it has over our American corn is that it produces on the same num-
ber and length of ears from 10 to 30 per cent more corn. Thus, its increased

* yield would be about one-quarter more than the average of the American

variety per acre. If it is possible to successfully introduce this variety of
corn in the United States, and if it will grow as well there as here, and my
belief is that it will produce even better, it would have an enormous effect on
the total corn production of our country. Another great advantage it has is
that it thrives in a climate similar to that of our Northern States, and it may
be that it can be grown in sections of our country that will not produce our
American varieties. Another feature of this corn is its very fine texture; I
believe it would grind as fine as wheat flour, and as corn flour it would be
far superior to meal and in many respects and for many uses it would be
equal to wheat flour.”’

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33448 to 33457—Continued.
338449. White Cuzco.

33450. Yellow Cuzco.

33451. Variegated red Cuzco.
33452. White mottled with black.
33453. Black.

33454. Dark red.

33455. Red.

33456. Variegated red sweet corn.

33457. White. ‘A sweet or sugar corn which is so very sweet that sugar
or sirup could be made from it.’’

33458. VicraA FABA L. Broad bean.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Hon. Horace G. Knowles, American
minister. Received April 20, 1912.

33459. Zra Mays L. ~ Corn.

From Shanghai, China. Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Reifsnyder, Margaret Wil-
liamson Hospital, Woman’s Union Mission, West Gate, Shanghai. Received
April 22, 1912.

White glutinous variety.

33460 to 33464. ViTIs VINIFERA L. Grape.

From Spain. Presented by Count de San Juan, Barcelona, Spain. Received

April 11 and 12, 1912.

Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Count de San Juan:

33460. ‘‘ Momagastro’ Oliver. From Aragon. <A very productive variety
and very early; ripens a month before the others. Fruit a brilliant red
color. This variety has almost disappeared on account of the Phylloxera.”’

33461. ‘‘ Vinatera San Juan.’ From Aragon. Excellent wine variety, ‘Bor-
gogna’.”

33462. ‘‘ Macabeo de Sitjes.’ From Cataluna.”’

33463. ‘‘‘Ojo de liebre (negro).’ From Cataluna.”?

33464. ‘‘“Sumoy (negro).’ From Cataluna.”’

33465. MeEDICAGO FALCATA L.

From Semipalatinsk, Siberia. Presented by Mr. G. T. Miroshnikoff, at the
request of Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received Febru-
ary 19, 1912.

33466. PINUS LEUCODERMIS Antoine. Pine.

From Sofia, Bulgaria. Preseated by Mr. K. Baicoucheff, Chief Inspector of Waters
and Forests of Bulgaria, at the request of Mr. Alaricus Delmard. Received
April 2, 1912.
Distribution.—On the wooded slopes of the mountains in Dalmatia, Bulgaria, and
Montenegro, at an elevation of 4,000 to 5,000 feet.

. APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 25
$8467 to 33470.
: From La Guayra, Venezuela. Procured by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter, American
_ consul. Received April 23, 1912.
. ‘The following material; quoted notes and names as given by Mr. Voetter:
33467 and 33468. ARRACACIA XANTHORRHIZA Bancr. Arracacha.
‘ 33467. “ Apio aleman.” >
5 Tubers.
. 33468. ‘ Apio amarillo.”
Tubers.
; 383469. MAMMEA AMERICANA lL, Mammee.
“* Mamey.”’

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Distribution.—The West Indies and in Central America and South America
from Panama and Colombia to Brazil.

33470. PASSIFLORA QUADRANGULARIS L. Passion fruit.
‘This fruit which is about 10 inches long, is known here by the name of Parcha
Granadina.”’

“Both the Mamey and Parcha are prepared by boiling the flesh with sugar
to make a preserve or dulce, as well as being eaten in the natural state.’’

38471 to 33491. SoLaANuM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.

From Kenty, Galicia, Austria. Purchased from Heinrich Dolkowski & Son.
Received April 22, 1912.

Tubers of the following:
33471. Ordon. 33482. Senator.
33472. Gastold. 33483. Krélewics.
33473. Gry/. 33484. Soliman.
33474. Mohort. 33485. Attyk.
33475. Gracya. 33486. Zbyszek.
33476. Busola. 33487. Petronius.
33477. Switez. 33488. Aldona.
33478. Farys. 33489. Koral.
33479. Potentat. 33490. Projata.
33480. Cedon. 33491. Ursus.

33481. Gedymin.

These varieties were procured for the breeding work beinz done by the potato
specialists of this department.

33492 and 33493. FuRCRAEA spp.

From Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. F. A. Stockdale,
Assistant Director and Government Botanist, Botanic Gardens, Science and
Agriculture Department. Received April 13 and 24, 1912.

Bulbils of the following:
33492. FurcorakEa FOETIDA (L.) Haworth.
(Furcraea gigantea Vent.)
See No. 10967 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—Widely spread in the West Indies and tropical America; also
introduced in various parts of the Old World.

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33492 and 33493—Continued.
33493. FurcRAEA CUBENSIS (Jacq.) Vent. Cajun.
See No. 3449 for previous introduction. .
Distribution.—Cuba and other West Indian islands; also in Brazil. where it
was probably introduced.

33494. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Robert Frazer, jr., American consul.
Received April 17, 1912.
“This belongs to the variety of ‘winter melon’ called ‘Bronceados’ and has been
carefully selected from exceptionally choice fruit.’ (Frazer.)

33495 to 33501.
From Enfield, Middlesex, England. Purchased from Amos Perry. Received
April 22, 1912.
Plants of the following; quoted notes from Perry’s catalogue No. 135, 1911.

33495. ARISTOTELIA CHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz. Maqui.
(Cornus chilensis Molina, Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili, p. 173,
1782.)

Seeds of this small evergreen tiliaceous tree from Chile were received under
the name Aristotelia macqui L’Herit. (Stirpes nove, p. 51, pl. 16, 1784). The
earliest name given to the plant, however, was Cornus chilensis, published by
Molina in 1782. It is necessary, therefore, to make the new combination
Aristotelia chilensis.

33496. BerBeris Buxirotra Lam. Barberry.

Variety nana. ‘‘Dense compact tufts, about a foot. Flowers deep yellow.
For the front of the mixed border or rockery. A showy plant.”’

33497. BERBERIS HOOKERI Lemaire. Barberry.
“This plant has beautiful golden-yellow flowers in early spring, py ese
by black berries.”
33498. BERBERIS JAPONICA BEALEI (Fortune) Skeels.
(Berberis bealei Fortune.) Barberry.
‘““Pretty evergreen species, dark-green, hollylike foliage, and long racemes of
pale-yellow flowers. Must be grown against a south wall.”
33499. Evonymus LATIFoLIus Miller.
Var. albus marginatus.
“The leaves are large, evergreen, wonderfully bright; as a small shrub,
invaluable.”’
33500. JASMINUM BEESIANUM Forrest and Diels. Jasmine.
‘‘A new Chinese novelty and remarkably free, being the only red jasmine
yet known. It is a quick grower, quite hardy. Flowers very abundant, of a
bright, deep cherry red.”’
33501. CoTONEASTER PYRACANTHA (L.) Spach.
(Crataegus pyracantha Medic.)
Var. lalandi.

“One of the best shrubs for a north wall. Evergreen and covered all the
winter with myriads of bright-scarlet berries.” :

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 27

q

33502 to 33507.

From Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison.
Received July 31, 1911. Numbered April 27, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Harrison:

33502. Carica papaya L. Papaya.
“Long pawpaw.”
33508. (Undetermined.) Emu bush.

“Edible blue-fruited emu bush or shrub.”
33504. RusBus sp.
‘Native red-berried bramble. A good fruit.”
33505. Rusvus sp. Raspberry.
“The Australian native raspberry.’’
33506. SoLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM Jacq.
“The edible solanum. For experimental work.”
83507. ASSONIA CALANTHA (Schum.) Stuntz.

This tropical African sterculiaceous shrub was received under the name
Dombeya calantha Schumann (Engler Monog. Afr. Pfl. vol. 5, p. 28, 1900). It
has been shown, however, in Inventory 24 of this series (Bur. Pl. Ind. Bul.
223, p. 64, 1911) that Assonia is the correct name for this genus, and it is there-
fore necessary to use that name for this species.

“Currajong shrub. The bark makes a very good fiber, and is used by the
natives for making fishing lines and nets. The leaves make a good fodder for
stock. The flowers are white, rich in honey, and have a nice perfume.”’

2 33508. AGAVE CANTALA (Haw.) Roxb. Manila maguey.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. M. M. Saleeby, fiber expert,
Bureau of Agriculture, through Mr. Lyster H. Dewey, Fiber-Plant Investiga-
tions, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 25, 1912.

See No. 32480 for previous introduction and description.

$8509. PELARGONIUM MULTIBRACTEATUM Hochst. Geranium.

From Kew, England. Presented by Sir David Prain, Director, Royal Botanic
- Garden. Received April 29, 1912.

_ Distribution.—In thickets on rocky mountain slopes in Abyssinia.

Cuttings.

; $3511. Cucursrra pepo L. Squash.

From Puerto Allegro, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Willy Muller, Hortus Nucerensis,
‘ Nocera Inferiore, Naples, Italy. Received April 25, 1912.

_ *** Mogango.’ A very fine squash, which I hope will be useful, especially for Florida,
Texas, and southern California.’’ ( Muller.)

$3512 to 33515.
‘ From Barcelona, Spain. Presented by Count de San Juan. Received April 27,

x 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Count de San Juan:
33512. CapPaARIS SPINOSA L. Caper.

See Nos. 28126 and 28972 for previous introductions.
a 335138. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33512 to 33515—Continued.

33514. ONoBRYCHIS SATIVA Lam, Sainfoin.
(Onobrychis viciaefolia Scop.)

‘A kind of clover, good for dry land.”

33515. Prunus pomestica L, Plum.
** Olaudia.”’
33516. JuGLANS REGIA L. . Walnut.

From China. Procured by Mr. F. Bade, Tientsin Nursery Gardens, Tientsin,
China, at the request of Mr. Samuel S. Knabenshue, American consul general.
Tientsin. Received April 30, 1912.

Cuttings.

33518 to 33520.
From McCale Sana, Lumbwa, British East Africa. Presented by Mrs. E. L.
Smith. Received April 29, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mrs. Smith:
33518. Hotcus sorcuum L. Sorghum. |
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
‘‘Matama grain, grown by most of the different native races in this country.”’
“This is one of the characteristic forms of east-central Africa, apparently
identical with some forms of seed from Amani, German East Africa, received
by the Division of Agrostology some years ago.’”’ (Carleton R. Ball.)
33519. VIGNA sp.
‘An indigenous creeper. A rampant grower.’
33520. VIGNA sp.

‘‘An indigenous perennial creeper. Leguminous.”

33521. Rises pikuscHa Fisch. Currant.
From Yakutsk, Siberia. Presented by Mr. Dimitry Kaschkaroff, Soukhodol, Tulsk
Government, Siberia. Received March 7, 1912. Numbered May 4, 1912.

These seeds were sent at the request of Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Bureau of Plant
Industry.

See No. 32227 for description.

33522. ZIZIPHUS sp.

From Palm Springs, Cal. Presented by Mr. P. D. Barnhart, Pasadena, Cal.,
who procured them from Dr. Coffman, on whose place they grew. Received
May 4, 1912.

Seeds.

33523 to 33539. VITIS VINIFERA L. Grape.

From Almeria, Spain. Procured by Mr. James Murison, acting consular agent,
at the request of Mr. Walter T. Swingle. Received May 4, 1912.
Cuttings of the following:

33523. Guadalupe. 33528. Leonada.

33524. Marquesa. 33529. Forralba.

33525. Rojo de chella. 33530. Bocal.

33526. Moscatel negro. 33531. Fresa.

33527. Bocalilla. 33532. Rayadao melonera.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 29

33523 to 33539—Continued.

33533. Malvasia gruesa. : 33537. Negrilla.
33534. Albillo resado. 33538. Polop negro.
33535. Moscatel comun. 33539. Royal.

- 33536. Albillo.

33541 and 33542.
From Basse Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies. Presented by Mrs. Fred-
erick F. DuMont, American consulate. Received May 6, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mrs. DuMont:

33541. Cucursira PEPO L. Pumpkin.
‘“‘Seed from a very large fruit over which all the natives were greatly excited,

eagerly taking the seeds. It was 27 inches in diameter and tasted very well

when cooked.”’

33542. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
‘*Seed from an especially good fruit eaten in February, 1912. Large, oblong,

94 inches long, 64 inches broad. Not very deeply grooved. Yellowish green

outside with a deep-yellow flesh. Pulp extends well toward the center of the

melon, is sweet with a special flavor.’’

- $3543 to 33550.
From India. Presented by A. C. Hartless, Superintendent of the Botanical Gar-
dens, Seharunpur, India, at the request of Mr. C. V. Piper, Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received April 26, 1912.

A collection of seeds of trees and shrubs, mostly ornamental. They are likely to
succeed in this country only in southern Florida and southern California.

Quoted notes by Mr. Piper:

$3543. AMERIMNON’ LANCEOLARIUM (L. f.) Kuntze.
(Dalbergia lanceolaria L. f.)

‘“‘A tall, graceful tree, fairly satisfactory for shade. It is not as good as the
sissoo.”’ ‘

Distribution.—On the plains of India from the western Himalayas to Ceylon.
33544. BEAUMONTIA GRANDIFLORA (Roth) Wall. Nepal trumpet flower.

- “* An evergreen climber with broad leaves and bearing throughout the summer
large, pure white, odorous, trumpet-shaped flowers. A very handsome vine
for porches and trellises.’’

Distribution.—The slopes of the Himalayas up to an elevation of 4,000 feet
from Nepal to Sikkim in northeastern India.

33545. BrrBERIS ARISTATA DC. Barberry.
See No. 27116 for previous introduction.

4
—
.
33546. DeEGUELIA TIMORIENSIS (DC.) Taubert.
(Derris scandens Benth.)

‘A climbing legume used for trellises and arbors.’’

Distribution.—Throughout India and eastward to China, and through the
Malay Archipelago to Australia.

33547. HETEROPHRAGMA ADENOPHYLLUM (DC.) Seem.

*“*A large tree with handsome leaves and large yellow flowers. Used as an
avenue tree.”’ .

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33548 to 33550—Continued.
33548. LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA (L.) Pers. Crape myrtle,
(Lagerstroemva reginae Retz.)
‘‘ An evergreen tree growing to a height of 30 to 40 feet, with handsome foliage
and large purple flowers in clusters. One of the handsomest flowering trees of
the East Indies.”’

33549. PoRANA PANICULATA Roxb. Bridal bouquet.
‘A perennial climbing vine with numerous panicles of small white flowers.
It is much used as an ornamental climber in India and is one of the best vines
for this purpose.’’
Distribution.—Throughout the jungles of India, rising to an elevation of 3,000
feet in the Himalayas and extending eastward to Java.

33550. Prosopis cHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz. Algaroba.
(Ceratonia chilensis Molina, Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili, p. 172,
1782.)

(Mimosa juliflora Swartz, Prodromus, p. 85, 1788.)
(Prosopis juliflora (Swartz) D. C., Prodromus, vol. 2, p. 447, 1825.)
Seeds of this mimosaceous tree from Chile were received under the name
Prosopis juliflora (Swartz) DC., based on Mimosa juliflora Swartz. The earliest
name given this plant, however, was Ceratonia chilensis Molina, published in
1782, which specific name it is necessary to adopt.

See Nos. 31238 and 31601 for description.

33551 to 33587.

From Lucknow, India. Presented by Mr. H. J. Davies, Superintendent of the
Government Horticultural Gardens, Lucknow, at the request of Mr. C. V. Piper,
Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 26, 1912.

‘*A collection of seeds of trees and shrubs, mostly ornamental. These trees and
shrubs are likely to succeed in this country only in southern Florida and southern
California.’? (Pvrper.)

Quoted notes by Mr. Piper:

33551. Acacta scorPIoIpEs (L.) W. F. Wight. Babul.
This plant was received under the name Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd., under
which name it had been listed in previous numbers of these inventories. The
earliest name given this plant was Mimosa scorpioides L. (Species Plantarum,
p. 521, 1753), as was recognized by Mr. W. F. Wight in 1905 ( Useful Plants of
Guam, Contributions from U. S. National Herbarium, vol. 9, p. 178).
‘‘Variety Baboul.’’
33552. ADANSONIA DIGITATA Te Baobab.
‘‘A tree remarkable for its very thick trunk and compact, round crown. The
flowers are large and white.”’
33553. ALBizziA LucIDA (Roxb.) Benth.
‘‘A large spreading tree with very handsome foliage.”
Distribution.—A large tree found in Nepal, Assam, Sylhet, and Burma, in
India, and in Singapore.
33554. AMERIMNON SsIssoo (Roxb.) Kuntze. Sissoo.
(Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.)
“A deciduous tree, growing to a height of 60 to 80 feet, of rat ee form and
beautiful foliage. It is-moderately drought resistant. The timber is very

valuable and is used for all kinds of furniture. This tree should succeed well in
California.’’

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. A ae

to 98587—Continued.
SP aiicesbution —The plains of India and up to an elevation of 5,000 feet in the
ie tral Himalayas; also in Afghanistan and Baluchistan.
33555. ANoGEIssus PENDULA Edgew.
_ “A medium-sized ornamental tree with pendulous branches.”’
Distribution —A bush 6r low tree with small leaves found in the northwestern
rt of India.

33556. ANOGEISSUS sp.

ee. Se small deciduous tree.’
«8s . ARGYREIA NERVOSA (Burm.) Boj. Elephant creeper.
: rribution.—The plains of India and up to an elevation of 1,000 feet; also
in China and Java.
83558. Bavaria Kurz Prain.
og (Bauhinia rosea Kurz.)
_ Distribution —A shrubby climber found at an elevation of 5,000 feet in
Te im and in Burma in India.
33 559. BavHINia VABLI Wight and Arnott. Maloo.
“3 shrub climber growing to an enormous size, having large butterfly-shaped
_ Jeaves and showy cream-colored flowers.”
, Distribution. —aA climbing vine found at the base of the central and eastern
layas up to an elevation of 2,500 feet in northern India.
7 5€ 60. BEAUMONTIA GRANDIFLORA (Roth) Wall. Nepal trumpet flower.
ona creeper. >?
| See No. 33544 for previous introduction.
3561. Catawus roxsurcun Griffith. Rattan.

of: “Cane palm. One of the most elegant of feathery-leaved palms, with light,
pat aceful leaves armed with spines. It is useful either for pot work or for growing

fee open.”

_D istribution.—A chmbing rattan palm found in Bengal and on the Coromandel
st of India.

3 33562. Cassta GLauca Lam.

“A large shrub or small tree producing an abundance of yellow flowers.”
35 63. CeRBERa THEVETIA L.

Seeds of this species were received under the name Thevetia nereifolia Juss.
he earliest name for this plant was Cerbera thevetia L. (Species Plantarum, p. 209,
3). The type of the genus Cerbera, as determined by the references in Lin-

8's Genera Plantarum, 1754, is C. ahouaj L. (Species Plantarum, p. 208),
h which C. thevetia is universally regarded as congeneric. For this reason
original generic name Cerbera should be retained for this species as well as

rc. ahouaj, which is generally known as Thevetia ahouaj.

a large evergreen shrub with handsome foliage. The tubular yellow
wers are produced in abundance throughout the summer.”’

Distribution —Tropical America, extending from Vera Cruz and Acapulco in
ern Mexico southward through tropical South America, and in the West

CoryPHA ELATA Roxb. Palm.

Dist ibution.—A tall unarmed palm with large circular leaves, found in
ngal and Burma in India.

32 7 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33551 to 33587—Continued.

33565. OCRYPTOSTEGIA GRANDIFLORA R. Brown.

See S. P. I. Nos. 19204 and 33405 for previous introductions.

33566. DEGUELIA TIMORIENSIS (DC.) Taub.
(Derris scandens Benth.)

‘“‘An evergreen shrub, vigorous-growing climber used to cover trellises and
houses.’’

33567. DriospyROsS PEREGRINA (Gaertn.) Guerke.
(Diospyros embryopteris Pers.)

‘“‘An evergreen tree, 25 to 30 feet high with a dense, spreading crown. The
tree is slow in growth, but on account of the gorgeous green foliage, compact
habit, and large, round, russet fruit, it is a very attractive tree.”’

See No. 32800 for previous introduction.

33568. FrrMIaNa coLorata (Roxb.) Brown.
(Sterculia colorata Roxb.)

‘“‘A pyramidal deciduous tree growing 30 to 40 feet high. In spring before
the leaves appear it produces abundant orange-red flowers.”’

Distribution.—A large tree found in the eastern part of India and in Ceylon.
33569. GARCINIA LIVINGSTONEI T. Anderson.

‘An evergreen tree of small size and yielding a small yellow fruit.”

Distribution.—A bush or small tree found along the steep banks of the Zam-
besi River in East Africa. Native names Motsauri, Mokononga.

33570. GumaNpINnA BOoNDUC L.
(Caesalpinia bonducella Flem., Asiatic Researches, vol. 11, p. 159, 1810.)

The name generally applied to the gray-seeded nicker nut is Caesalpinia
bonducella Fleming. Trimen, in the Journal of the Linnean Society, v. 24, p. 141,
1887, has identified as Caesalpinia bonducella the specimen of Flora Zeylanica,
No. 156, on which Linnzeus based his Guilandina bonduc in Species Plantarum,
p. 381, 1753. According to the present rules of botanical nomenclature, it is
necessary to adopt this earlier name for the species. (See Science, vol. 37,
p. 921, 1913.)

Distribution.—A climbing shrub, with lead-colored seeds, found generally
throughout the Tropics; probably a native of India.

33571. Hameia PATENS Jacq.

“A very handsome evergreen shrub growing to a height of 10 to 15 feet. The
sprays of tooth-shaped orange-red flowers are borne for a large part of the year.”’

Distribution.—Found in southern Florida and Mexico and southward to
Peru and Brazil.

33572. HErTEROPHRAGMA ADENOPHYLLUM (DC.) Seem.
See Nos. 32809 and 33547 for previous introductions.
33573. HipTraGE BENGHALENSIS (L.) Kurz.
“A climbing shrub with yellow and white flowers.’’
Distribution.—Found in the hotter parts of India and eastward to China and

Java.

33574. HoLopreLEA INTEGRIFOLIA (Roxb.) Planchon. Indian-elm. —
“The Indian-elm. A large spreading tree utilized for shade.”’

33575. LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA (L.) Pers. Crape myrtle. —

See No. 33548 for previous introduction. .

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33551 to 33587— Continued.

33576. MorINGA OLEIFERA Lam. Horse-radish tree.
(Moringa pterygosperma Gaertn. )

“The horse-radish tree. A small deciduous tree reaching a height of 30 feet.
The foliage is feathery and handsome. The roots and seeds are used as a sub-
stitute for horse-radish.’’

Distribution.—Found in the forests of the western Himalayas in northern
India and generally cultivated in the tropics.

33577. NyYcTANTHES ARBOR-TRISTIS L. Hursinger.
“‘A dwarf tree or large shrub producing highly scented white flowers.”’
See No. 32817 for previous introduction.

33578. OWENIA CERASIFERA Muell. Queensland-plum.
See No. 32819 for deseription.
33579. PHyLLANTHUS EMBLICA L. Emblic myrobalan.

‘“‘A large tree with fine foliage. The fruit is eaten by the natives.”

33580. Poncam prinnata (L.) W. F. Wight.
(Pongamia glabra Vent.)

“A deciduous tree with pendulous branches growing to a height of about 40
feet. The foliage is bright and handsome.”’

33581. PuTRANJIVA ROXBURGHII et
sgt | very ornamental, small evergreen tree.’

Distribution —Found throughout tropical India from the Himalayas in
Kumaon eastward and southward to Pegu and Ceylon.

33582. Sapinpus EMARGINATA Vahl. Soap nut.

Distribution.—Possibly only a form of Sapindus trifoliata L. found about
villages in southern India and cultivated in Bengal.

33583. SoLaANUM MACRANTHUM Dunal.

Distribution.—A shrubby Solanum from the province of Para in Brazil.
33584. Soymipa FEBRIFUGA (Roxb.) Juss.

“A medium-sized tree with handsome dark-green foliage.”’

Distribution.—A large tree found on the low hills in the northwestern, cen-
tral, and southern parts of India and in Ceylon.

33585. STIGMAPHYLLON LINGULATUM (Poir.) Small.
(Stigmaphyllon periplocaefolium (Dest.) Juss.)

“A rapidly growing climber with handsome yellow flowers.”’
33586. TERMINALIA BELLERICA (Gaertn.) Roxb.

“*A fine, large, shapely tree reaching a height of 80 to 90 feet; foliage evergreen
and handsome. The only objection to this tree is the rather unpleasant odor
of the blossoms.”’

33587. THESPESIA POPULNEA (L.) Solander.

“A moderate-sized tree commonly cultivated throughout India. It has

large yellow flowers.”’

— 33588 to 33594.
From India. Collected by Mr. C. V. Piper, Bureau of Plant Industry, and for-

warded by the nigra consul general, Calcutta, India. Received April 26,
1912.

6739° —14——3

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33588 to 33594—Continued.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Piper:

33588. Acer oBpLoneuM Wall. _ Maple.
(No. 126, September 23, 1911.) A handsome maple tree with oblong leaves.

Abundant on the mountain slopes at Mussoorie, India, and also cultivated at

Dehra Dun.”

33589. BeERBERIS sp. Barberry.
(No. 129, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A shrub growing 6 to 12

feet high, with black berries. Perhaps the same as the species collected at
Newara Eliya (S. P. I. No. 32102).”’

83590. Cucumis MEW L. | Muskmelon.
(No. 109, September 19, 1911.) Purchased in the market at Lucknow.
Quality only fair.’’ “

33591. MerBoMIA sp.
(Desmodium sp.)
“(No. 130, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A shrub 6 to 12 feet
high with handsome pink flowers, flowers in racemes. Decidedly ornamental.”
33592. Rosa sp. Rose.

“(No. 125, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A half-climbing species
growing to a height of 6 to 12 Ret. Flowers not seen.””

33593. IMPATIENS sp.

“(No. 131, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A much-branched spe-
cies growing 3 to 5 feet high, with numerous purple flowers. Very abundant
at Mussoorie.”’

33594. IMPATIENS sp.

‘““(No. 132, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A species with small
stems, 1 to 2 feet high, bears yellow flowers.”’

33595 to 33623.

From India. Collected by Mr. C. V. Piper, Bureau of Plant Industry, and for-
warded by the American consul general, Calcutta, India. Received April 26,
1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Piper:
33595. ANDROPOGON ANNULATUS Forsk.
“(No. 139.) Seed from Lahore; collected September 29, 1911.”
33596. ANDROPOGON ANNULATUS Forsk.

(No. 107.) One of the abundant grasses of the Ganges Valley, growing toa
height of from 2 to 3 feet and said to furnish an excellent quality of hay. Col-
lected at Lucknow, September 19, 1911.”

33597. ANDROPOGON PERTUSUs (L.) Willd.

“This seed was presented by Mr. A. C. Hartless, Superintendent of the
Botanical Gardens, Seharunpur, India. One of the most abundant grasses of
the Ganges Valley, growing 23 feet high, with fine stems, and considered to
furnish an excellent quality of hay.”’

33598. ALysICARPUS VAGINALIS (L.) DC.

“(No. 118, September 26, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. A spreading legume;
considered one of the best grazing plants for cattle.”

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33595 to 33623—Continued.

33599. ALYSICARPUS BUPLEURIFOLIUS (L.) DC.

“(No. 117, September 26, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. A similar but appar-
ently distinct species from the preceding (S. P. I. No. 33598).”’

Distribution.—Throughout India and eastward to China and in the Malay
Archipelago and the Polynesian Islands.

33600. ALYSICARPUS VAGINALIS (L.) DC.

“(No. 116, September 25,1911.) From Dehra Dun. Very similar to the pre-
ceding (S. P. I. No. 33599), and perhaps the same.”’

33601. CENCHRUS BIFLORUS Roxb.

“(No. 106, September 20, 1911.) Collected at Lucknow.”

See No. 33602 for description.

Distribution.—The plains of India and westward to Baluchistan, Arabia, and
northern Africa.

33602. CENCHRUS BIFLORUS Roxb.

“(October 7, 1911.) Collected at Agra. This grass is very similar to No. 105
(S. P. I. No. 33611) in all respects, but is regarded as inferior for feed.”’
33603. CENCHRUS BIFLORUS Roxb.

“(No. 138, September 29, 1911.) From Lahore.”

See No. 33602 for description.

33604. CROTALARIA MEDICAGINEA Lamarck.

“(No. 123, September 13, 1911.) From Samaria Ghat. An annual erect
legume growing 18 to 30 inches high, very closely resembling alfalfa in appear-
ance. Flowers pale yellow. The leaves have a good flavor, and it looks as if
it might be a good fodder plant.”’

33605. CROTALARIA MEDICAGINEA Lamarck.

“(No. 124, September 15, 1911.) From Waini. The same as the above
(S.. P. I. No. 33604).”’

Distribution.—From Afghanistan eastward through India and China, and
through the Malay Archipelago to Australia.

33606. CaPpRIOLA DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze.
(Cynodon dactylon Pers.)

“This is the common form as it appears in the Ganges Valley and should be
tested in comparison with the form in this country. This seed was presented
by Mr. A. C. Hartless, Superintendent of the Botanic Gardens, Seharunpur,
India.”’

33607. Festuca GIGANTEA (L.) Vill.

“(No. 127, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A shade grass growing
to a height of 24 to 3 feet.’’

Distribution.—Throughout Europe and northern Asia, extending southward
to the Himalayas, and in tropical Africa.

33608. INDIGOFERA LINIFOLIA (L. f.) Retz.

“(No. 120, September 22, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. A legume with fine
stems and numerous small leaves, growing to a height of 6 or 8 inches. Con-
sidered one of the best pasture plants of the Ganges Valley.”’

33609. PANICUM ANTIDOTALE Retz.

“(No. 108, September 20, 1911.) From Lucknow. A coarse species having
much the same habit as guinea grass, growing abundantly at Lucknow.”’

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33595 to 33623—Continued.

33610. CortocHioa crmicrna (L.) Nees.
(Panicum cimicinum Retz.) ;
“(No. 114, September 25, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. A wees ana
growing 24 feet high. Perhaps of value for Florida range lands.” |
Distribution.—Throughout the plains and lower hills of India and eastward
to China; also in the islands of the Malay Archipelago.
33611. PENNISETUM CILIARE (L.) Link.
(Pennisetum cenchroides Rich.)
“(No. 105, September 20, 1911.) From Lucknow. This is the best native
hay grass of the Ganges Valley, growing to a height of 2} feet and forming nearly
pure growths. Much of it is cut for hay.”
33612. PrENNISETUM cILIARE (L.) Link.
(Pennisetum cenchroides Rich.)
“(No. 140, September 29, 1911.) From Lahore.”
Distribution.—First described from South Africa; also found in tropical Africa —
and in southern Europe and Asia, extending from Sicily eastward to India.
33613. PENNISETUM ORIENTALE Rich. :

(No. 134, September 22, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A tall and coarse species
growing to a height of 5 feet and quite ornamental.”

Distribution.—Asia Minor and northern Africa, and eastward to India.
33614. CHAETOCHLOA INTERMEDIA (Roem. and Schult.) Stuntz.
(Setaria intermedia Roem. and Schult., Systema Vegetabilium, vol. 2,
p. 489, 1817.)
The seeds of this Indian grass were received as a species of Setaria and were
identified as Setaria intermedia, which seems not to have been heretofore trans-
ferred to the genus Chaetochloa.

(No. 111, September 14, 1911.) From Pusa. A grass 12 to 24 inches high
forming a pure thick growth in the shade of trees.”

Distribution.—Found on the plains and lower hills of India and in Ceylon.

33615. CHAETOCHLOA LUTESCENS (Weigel) Stuntz.
(Panicum lutescens Weigel, Observationes botanice, p. 20, 1772.)

Seeds of this species have been listed in previous numbers of these inventories
as Chaetachloa glauca (L.) Scribner, based on Panicum glaucum L. (Species
Plantarum, p. 56, 1753). The type of Linnzus’s species has been determined
as Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br., hitherto listed in these inventories as Pen-
nisetum americanum (L.) Schum. It is necessary, therefore, to adopt for the
plant under discussion the earliest specific name, lutescens.

‘“(No. 122, September 22, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. A small species with
small heads. May have some value as a summer pasture plant.”
33616. SyYNTHERISMA SANGUINALIS (L.) Dulac.
(Panicum sanguinale L.)

“(No. 119, September 21, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. A species closely
resembling common crab-grass and of similar value.”’

33617. CAPRIOLA DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze. Bermuda grass
(Cynodon dactylon Pers.)
“(No. 136, October 3, 1911.) From Alighur. A species growing in abun-

dance at Alighur, India. Apparently is a much more vigorous grower than
ordinary crab-grass.”’ {

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$3595 to 33623—Continued.
33618. (Undetermined.) i
“(No. 113, September 22,1911.) From Dehra Dun. A prostrate, leguminous
vine of vigorous growth.”’
33619. SyNTHERISMA cILIARIs (Retz.) Schrad.
(Panicum ciliare Retz.)
“(No. 128, September 23, 1911.) From Mussoorie. A species having much
the habit of ordinary crab-grass.”’ ;
33620. ErtocHtoa potystacHya H. B. K.
(No. 135, October 3,1911.) From Alighur, India. A grass that will perhaps
be of value for pasturage.”’
Distribution.—First described from the vicinity of Guayaquil in Ecuador and
generally distributed throughout the Tropics.
33621. Fawcata sp. (?)
(Amphicar paea sp.)
“(No. 137, September 29, 1911.) From Lahore. A trailing leguminous vine
growing in dry soil.’’
33622. PasPALUM ROYLEANUM Nees.

; “(No. 112, September 14, 1911.) From Pusa. A grass having somewhat the
4 habit of crab-grass and considered to be excellent pasturage. Abundant at
. Pusa.”’

;

Distribution.—Hilly districts of India from Kashmir eastward and southward

to Ceylon; also in tropical Africa.

From Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison.
Received July 31, 1911. Numbered May 20, 1912.
“Australian tomato. A heavy yielder and resists cold weather better than other
yarieties.”’ (Harrison.)

33625 to 33636.

From Calcutta, India. Secured in the Calcutta market by Mr. C. V. Piper,
Bureau of Plant Industry, and forwarded by Mr. I. H. Burkhill, office of Eco-
nomic Products, Calcutta. Received April. 26, 1912.

:

: 83623. ZorNIA pDIPHYLLA (L.) Pers.

“(No. 121, September 21, 1911.) From Dehra Dun. An annual legume
: growing to a height of 4 to 8 inches and considered to furnish excellent pas-
: turage.”’

$3624. LycoPpERSICON ESCULENTUM Miller. Tomato.
;

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Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Piper:
33625. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

“(No. A.) Cylindric, 6 to 8 inches long, 24 inches in diameter. Skin cream
color. Flesh pale orange, dry mealy, not much flavor. Splits when ripe.”
33626. BeniINcaAsa uispipa (Thunb.) Cogn. Wax gourd.

(Benincasa cerifera Savi.)

“(No.C.) A variety with the fruit cylindric, 8 to 10 inches long, 5 to 6 inches .
in diameter.”’

33627. CirRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.

“(No. D.) Globose pyriform, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, marbled green and
white, with 12 faint longitudinal ribs.”’

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33625 to 33636—Continued.

33628. Momorpica sp. (?)
“(No. F.) Small green, 4 inches long, somewhat pointed at each end.

Smooth. Pulp red.”

83629. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
“(No. J.) Oval, 8 to 10 inches long, with a fine, open-surface reticulation;

clear yellow, noribs. Flesh apricot color, very sweet, not much juice, no other

flavor. A fairly good melon.”’

33630. CiTrrULLUS vuLGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
“ (No. K.) Small, not very good.”’

33631. CrrRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
“ Paschimi.”’
33632. CucuMIS MELO L. - Muskmelon.

“From Lahore. Good quality.”
33633. FrRONIA ELEPHANTUM Correa. Wood-apple.

“(No. E.) Globose; size ofa baseball.”

See No. 25888 for description.
33634. Momorpica sp. (?)

“(No. B.) Fruit yellow, small, pyriform, thickly tuberculate, 24 inches
long.”’
33635. Sponpras PINNATA (L.) Kurz.

(Spondias mangifera Willd.)

“(No. G.) Green, subpyriform, 2 inches long, pulp thin, acid, odor of green

apples. Stone large, fibrous. Abundant in the market in September.”’

83636. SPONDIAS CYTHEREA Sonnerat. We fruit.
(Spondias dulcis Forster.)

**(No. H.) Oval, size of large egg, russet when mature. Flesh yellow, odor
of pineapples. Stone fibrous. Abundant in the market in September.”

33637. Capsicum ANNUUM L. Red pepper.

From Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Marion Letcher, American consul.
Received October 9, 1911. Numbered May 6, 1912.

‘“‘This looks like a red pepper of the type to which the Hungarian paprika belongs
and is of particular interest on account of the probability of its disease resistance.””
(R. H. True.)

33638. Hocus sorcHum L. Shallu sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

Presented by Mr. Robert L. Luaces, Camaguey, Cuba. Received April 5, 1912.
Numbered May 8, 1912.

“This seed is supposed to have come from Gran Caiman [Grand Cayman] Island.”’
(Ludces.)

“This apparently belongs in or near the group comprising Hackel’s variety roz-
burghit.”’ (Carleton R. Bail.)

33639. GOSSYPIUM BARBADENSE I. Cotton.
From Alexandria, Egypt. Presented by J. Planta & Co. Received May 9, 1912.

Assil. Procured for experimental planting in this country by Mr. O. F. Cook,
Bureau of Plant Industry. ,

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33640 to 33642.

From Pusa, Bengal, India. Presented by Mr. A. C. Dobbs, Assistant Inspector
General of Agriculture in India. Received May 9, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
33640. ALYSICARPUS VAGINALIS NUMMULARIFOLIUS Baker.

“‘A tall-erowing legume, readily eaten by cattle. Where much pastured it
tends to become dense and prostrate.”” (C. V. Piper.)

Distribution.—Found with the species, throughout the Tropics of the Old
World.

33641. AMERIMNON sISsoo (Roxb.) Kunize. Sissoo.
(Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.) “

“This requires frequent watering for germination. In fact, the seeds ger-
minate normally on flooded river banks, but will stand a considerable amount
of heat and drought as well as slight cold.’’ (Dobbs.)

33642. INpDIGOFERA LINIFOLIA (L. f.) Retz.
See Nos. 32431 and 32782 for previous introductions.

33648. BackHousIA CITRIODORA Mueller.

From Sunnybank, Queensland. Purchased from Mr. John Williams, Sunnybank
Nursery. Received May 9, 1912.

_ “This is rapidly becoming extinct, owing to the wholesale destruction of timber

for close settlement.”’ ( Williams.)

_ “A shrub or small tree native to southern Queensland, Australia, allied to Eucalyp-
tus. The leaves yield 4 per cent of fragrant volatile oil, appearing to consist almost
entirely of citral, the valuable constituent of all lemon oils. Appears promising for
commercial culture.””’ (W. Van Fleet.)

Distribution —A tall shrub or small tree, found in the vicinity of Moreton Bay,
in Queensland, Australia.

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33644. Avena sativa L. Oat.

_ From Hamilton East, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. P. McConnell, manager
Runakura Experimental Farm, at the direction of the Director of Fields and
Experiment Farms, Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourists.
____—- Received May 8, 1912.

_ “Rustproof oat. This oat is a selection from the ‘Argentina’ oat. Its gray color
ra her spoils its appearance, but should it remain rustproof it will be a great acquisi-
tion.”’ (McConneil.) .

$3645. Larrx srprrica Ledeb. Larch.
__ Collected in the southern Ural, Russia. Presented by Landrath Max von Sivers,
Roemershof, Russia. Received May 7, 1912.

‘See Nos. 33317 and 33318 for previous introduction.

33646. CuminuM cyMINUM L. Cumin.

7 From Valetta, Malta. Presented by Mr. James Oliver Laing, American consul.
Received May 7, 1912.

; “The seed of the cumin plant is raised in Malta, and most of the crop is exported.
Ithas various uses. It forms the flavoring basis of several drinks, among them kiimmel.
cum in seed is also used in the Netherlands and several places as a flavoring for cheese.
In Syria and Egypt and probably in other Mohammedan countries it is used as a

a

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33646—Continued.

‘‘Cumin is of the parsley family and has fennel-like leaves. It is a cultivated crop
in Malta, but I have seen it growing wild in Egypt and the hills of the Palestine
hinterland.

‘Altitude seems to affect the pee of the plant very little. In Malta it is grown a
few feet above the sea and within a stone’s throw of it, and it also grows wild in the
highland valleys of Hindustan, 7,000 feet above the sea, and inland.

“The Malta cumin plant grows about 1 foot or a little less in height.

“Cumin is planted in Malta in January or February, and the crop is ready for the
harvest in June or July. Weather conditions (rain and temperature) make a few
weeks’ difference occasionally in the times for planting and reaping. One crop a
year is raised, and it must be “planted each year. No attempt is made at cultivation
while the crop is growing.

‘‘When ready to be harvested the whole plant is pulled up by the roots by hand.
This is easy, as the roots are readily broken and the soil is very porous and light. After
pulling the plants from the ground they are beaten against a board or bar to knock the
seeds loose.

“Seeds are winnowed by hand to clean them of chaff and dirt. They are then stored
in sacks or simply piled in a dry place on a floor.

‘‘The aromatic odor in one of these storehouses is so strong that it is almost impossi-
ble to enter when the door is first opened.

‘‘Cumin seed will keep more than a year, but buyers always sec the new crop
because the fresh seeds are more aromatic.

‘‘In the trade here the middleman system prevails. A contract is made by the
farmer that the seeds are 97 per cent pure; that is, that they contaim not more than
3 per cent of foreign matter.

‘The commission merchant pays about $9 per 175 pounds.”’ (Laing.)

33647. CICER ARIETINUM L. Chick-pea.

From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Samuel E. Magill, American
consul. Received April 27, 1912.

‘Garbanzo prieto or chico. This is used only as food for animals. It is soaked for
about 24 hours and softened for cattle, while hogs eat it whole.”’ ( Magill.)

See No. 31308 for notes regarding the growing of this crop.

33648 to 33654.

Seeds collected by Dr. B. T. Galloway, Chief, Bureau of Plant Industry, of this
Department. l,umbered May 10, 1912. Quoted notes by Dr. Galloway:

33648. CLEOME sp.

From Soekaboemi, Java.

‘‘An herbaceous plant. Beautiful pink, geraniumlike flowers.”
33649. SporosBo us rnpicus (L.) R. Brown.

From Soekaboemi, Java.

‘A good agricultural grass.”’

Distribution.—Throughout India, ascending to an elevation of 5, 000 feet in
the Himalayas, and generally distributed in warm countries.
33650. PINUS sp. Pine.
33651. ALLAMANDA sp.

From Selabatoe, Soekaboemi, Java.

‘“‘A large yellow-flowered shrub, resembling evening primrose.’’

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33648 to 33654—Continued.

33652. ACACIA sp.

From Algeria.

‘“*(March 15, 1911.) A bush with long, straight, slender, flexible branches,
covered with formidable thorns. Used as street-tree protectors, branches being
bound to tree trunks with wire. Also used as a hedge.”’

33653. CRATAEGUS sp. Hawthorn.

From Algeria. ‘‘(March, 1911.) A small semievergreen tree covered with
bright-red fruit.’

33654. AMPELODESMA BICOLOR (Poir.) Kunth.

From Hammam Rirha, Algeria.

“(March 15, 1911.) A grass very abundant on poor soil. Grows in bunches
and has-long tough leaves. May be the grass extensively gathered in this

country for paper making.”’

Distribution.—The countries at the west end of the Mediterranean from
Spain and Italy through the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily to Morocco
and Algiers.

33655. TERMINALIA CATAPPA L. (?) Katappa.
From Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison.

Received July 13, 1911. Numbered May 20, 1912.

Plants. ~

33657 to 33665. PRUNUS spp. Cherry.

ay

From Station Novospaska, Syzran-Riazan R. R., Simbirsk Government, Russia.

Presented by Mr. A. D. Voeikov. Received May 8 and 11, 1912.

Cuttings of the following; quoted names by Mr. Voeikov:

33657. PRUNUS FRUTICOSA X AVIUM.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)

** Kniazna Severa (Princess of the North).”

33658. PRUNUS FRUTICOSA X CERASUS.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)

** Antonovka.”’

33659. PRruNus FRuTICOSA Pallas,
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)

_ “ Kislakovka.”’

33660. PRUNUS FRUTICOSA X DOMESTICA (?)
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)

*“Dolgonsha.”’
33661. PrUNUS FRUTICOSA X CERASUS.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)
**Belotelaja.”’
33662. PRUNUS FRUTICOSA X CERASUS.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)
** Visloucha.”’
33663. Prunus FRuTIcosA Pallas.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)
**Steclarka.’’

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33657 to 33665—Continued.
33664. PRUNUS FRUTICOSA X CERASUS.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)
‘‘Seedling of Steclarka, No. 1.”
33665. PruNus FRuticosa Pallas.
(Prunus chamaecerasus Jacq.)
‘‘Seedling of Steclarka, No. 2.”

33666. ONOBRYCHIS CRISTATA Pomel. Esparsette.

Frem Erivan Government, Russia. Procured at Tiflis, Caucasus, in 1910, by
Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, for this Department. Received
May 9, 1912.

Seeds.
Distribution.—The vicinity of Miliana in the northern part of Algeria.
33667. CHUSQUEA QuUILA Kunth. Quila.

From Chile. Presented by Mr. D. 8. Bullock, Lapeer, Mich., R. F. D. No. 5.
Received May 11, 1912.

Root.

33668. FuRCRAEA TUBEROSA (Miller) Aiton. Cabulla.
From Georgetown, Demerara, Britisii Guiana. Presented by Mr. F. A. Stock-
dale, Assistant Director and Governor Botanist, Botanic Gardens, Science and
Agriculture Department. Received May 13, 1912.
A fiber plant generally cultivated in Bolivia, Venezuela, and Brazil;native country
not known. .

33669 and 33670. HoLcus sorcHum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From David, Panama. Presented by Mr. J. R. Lastra. Received May 9, 1912.
Seeds of the following:

33869. ‘‘This short, compact head is Guinea kafir. It is grown rather com-
monly in the West Indies and sparingly in Central America. In the English
West Indies it is known as ‘Guinea corn,’ in the French West Indies as

petit millet,’ and in Honduras as ‘Maysillo.’” (Carleton R. Ball.)
33670. ‘‘The lax panicle represents the variety roxburghii Hack., which
grows in India and central Africa. Our shallu, with straw-colored glumes, is
a native of India. Forms like the present, with brown or black glumes, are

common in equatorial Africa, whence this doubtless came.’’ (Carleton R.
Ball.)
33671. NicoTIANA TABACUM L. Tobacco.

From Bagdad, Turkey. Presented by Mr. Emil Sauer, American consul. Re-
ceived May 16, 1912.

Shiraz.

33672. ZEA MAYS L. Corn.
From Rockville, Md. Grown by Mr. J. M. Rankin, assistant farm superintendent,
Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station. Received May 16, 1912.
““Grown from 8. P. I. No. 26958. This corn seems to me to be a very promising one
for a locality where it has a longer growing season than it can get here near Washing-
ton, D.C. We matured only one ear, and that in 170 days.

““T would suggest that this corn be tested in Texas or California as a stock food and

also as a table corn.’’ (Rankin.)

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33673. ERYTHRINA POEPPIGIANA (Walp.) O. F. Cook. Bucare.
(Erythrina micropteryx Poepp.)
From Porto Rico. Presented by Prof. 8. M. Tracy, special agent of this Depart-
ment at Biloxi, Miss. Received May 16, 1912.

‘This is also known as ‘palo de boyo.’ A leguminous tree of 15 to 20 meters, beset
with short conical spines; flowers red. Cultivated as a shade tree for coffee and
reported from numerous localities in Porto Rico. It is a native of the lower Andes
of Peru.” (Cook and Collins, Economic Plants of Porto Rico, 1903, p. 189.)

33674 to 33688.

From Svalof, Sweden. Presented by the General Swedish Seed Co. Received
May 13, 1912.
Seeds of the following:

33674 to 33681. Bera vutearis L, Mangold.
33674. Yellow Eckendorfer A
33675. Red Eckendorfer A.
33676. Barres Hal/ Long A.
33677. Barres Half Long A.

Note.—One of the two last- named varieties was designated in the
list as ‘‘new stem,’’ but there was nothing on the tags to show which one
it was.

336878. Barres Oval.
33879. Alfa. Halfsugar. Forage sugar beet.
33680. Rubra.
33681. Golden Tankard.
$3682 to 33684. Brassica rapa L, Turnip.
33682. Bortfelder.
33683. Yellow Tankard.
33684. Ostersundom.
83685 to 33687. Brassica cAMPESTRIS L, Swedish turnip.
33685. Yellow Swedish Swede A. } |
33686. Yellow Swedish Swede A, new stem.
33687. Bangholm.

83688. Daucus carota L. Carrot.
Champion.

33689. Musa sp. Banana.

: From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon. Received

May 16, 1912.
Bumulan. ‘‘This is rated our second best in quality and by many accorded equal
_ rank in quality with Lacatan and is in all respects a better carrier. I can vouch for
it being a robust, healthy grower and, so far as I have observed, free from disease.
The fruit is borne 100 to 120 to the bunch and is yellow, with Siis of green. Itis
not, however, a very attractive market fruit.”’ (Lyon.)

$3690 and 33691.

:
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|
From Taochow, Kansu, western China, altitude 8,000 to 9,000 feet. Collected by
Mr. W. Purdom. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, Jamaica Plain, Mass.
q Received May 20, 1912.

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33690 and 33691—Continued.

Seeds of the following:

33690. AveNA NupDA Hoejer. Oat.
Huskless. : :
33691. HoRrDEUM sp. Barley.

33692. ANTHEPHORA HERMAPHRODITA (L.) Kuntze.
(Anthephora elegans Schreb.)
From Quixada, Ceara, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Alberto Léfgren, Botanical
Chief of the Inspectorate of Irrigation Works. Received May 21, 1912.
‘One of the most renowned species in the dry region of Ceara. It does not
stand the drought, but appears everywhere by the first rains and will probably
produce a very good hay. The popular name is ‘Capim mimoso.’” (Léfgren.)

33693. SraTICE MACROPHYLLA Willd.
From Puerto Orotava, Teneriffe. Presented by Dr. George V. Perez. Received
May 21, 1912.
Distribution —A partly woody perennial with flowers having a blue calyx and a
~ white corolla, found in the Canary Islands.

33695 to 33709.
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, via Molina,
Chile, June, 1911. Numbered May 20, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Husbands:
33695. (Undetermined. )
‘““(No. 1167.) From Huaquen. Crimson mixed.”
33696. (Undetermined. )

(Nos. 1001 and 1002.)” Bulbs sent under S. P. I. No. 31570; see this
number for remarks.

33697. Lirarea caustica (Mol.) Hook. and Arn.
(Lithrea venenosa Miers.)

*“(No. $04.) An edible fruit, small, sweet, and good for unfermented chicha
or cider. Although the tree is poisonous, the fruit is not.
33698. Lirarea causticA (Mol.) Hook. and Arn.

(Inthrea venenosa Miers.)

‘““(No. 920.) The country people esteem this fruit and make quantities of
chicha in the same way as maqui (S. P. I. No. 26306), is used. It is healthful
and agreeably refreshing. The foxes are fond of the fruit and sow the same
when cast away with their dung; trappers look for the dung containing seeds
in order to set their traps for this game.”

33699. BERBERIS sp. Barberry.

““(No. 1290.) Those were sent me as ‘ Michae.’ I think they are of a hardy
class of Berberis.”’ :

33700. (Undetermined.)

“(No. 978.) From the River Itata. A dwarf, ornamental tree. Leaves

small. Bears an abundance of small seed fruit.’
33701. (Undetermined.)
“(No. 864.) Péz, the Indian name of an edible fruit of the Bromelia family,

another sort of “Chupon.’ Grows on the sides of ravines, embankments, old
trees, etc. Needs moisture.”’

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 45

33695 to 33709—Continued.
33702. GREIGIA sp.
“(No. 997.) The first I have seen growing in central Chile. Found very
near the seacoast. Is anew variety.”’

33703. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

“(No.1185.) By Chilean custom, irrigated fields are rented to the dry farmers
in lots of 1 cuadra (4 acres) to each renter for their ‘chacra.’ The rental price is
a contracted number of sacks of beans. In these chacras are planted beans,
potatoes, corn, squashes, aji, muskmelons, and watermelons. As squashes and
melons have the natural faculties of aerohybridization these notes refer to this
phenomena and give my opinion of the causes of the excellence created in
Chilean melons.

“A hundred or more tenants have adjoining lands in which to sow and plant
their food crops. No attention is given to the seeds planted, except squashes
and melons, and such care as may be given is unknown to the persons them-
selves. When a squash is cooked or a melon eaten, if they are exceptionally
good as to sweetness, flavor, productiveness, etc., the seeds are saved and are
generally put into a bag hung for this purpose. This is repeated until sufficient
mixed seed isaccumulated. In this manner a large variety of all good selected
seeds are sown the next year. Each tenant does the same thing, only with a
different assortment. Therefore, each field is yearly sown with a hundred or
more different collections of seeds, selected especially by taste and not by sight,
Atoms of pollen are distributed great distances, and as no two melon patches
are a greater distance than 60 meters apart, the aerial hybridizing commences
and ends with the bloom. In this way every melon ripens with its seeds crossed
by some other or others of equal, but perhaps different, merits. Every year
new kinds of melons are created and these ignorant people are selectors by taste
instead of scientific attainments. There are no people better able to judge of
melon quality than these, as they live upon them during the season. As this
breeding process of continually crossing improved varieties takes place year

after year, it is not surprising that Chilean melons have reached a high degree
of excellence.

“The seed sent was a production of this year, having flavor, quantity, and
character of its own and was firm enough to be a good shipper. If its merits can
be reproduced it is extra good, but as they are already crossed there is no
security.”

33704. LycoPpEeRSICON ESCULENTUM Miller. Tomato.

“(No. 1188.) A smooth yellow variety from Germany, grown in Chile for
many years. Medium size, mild and fine flavored, prolific. By mild I mean
it has little acid or of an agreeable kind.”’ .

33705. EuGenta TeMu Hook. and Arn.

“(No. 1189.) ‘Temu.’ This is the first temu I have found bearing fruit, and
I consider this an extra valuable find. The fruit is perfectly round, black,
glossy, with a good quantity of juicy, wine-colored flesh. The flavor is aromatic
and agreeable, something like wintergreen berries. It has no sort of repug-
nance. Its size for each tree is the same, that is, all the fruit on a tree is
exactly alike, no large and no small ones. Some trees bear fruit a trifle larger
than others; the smallest size is three-eighths of an inch in diameter, the
largest half an inch. Each berry has but one seed, which readily separates
from the flesh. It is prolific to excess, the tree being black with fruit.

“‘The glossy leaves are fragrant and evergreen; they fall, but not until after
the new ones are formed. In bloom the tree is charmingly white with a mass
of delightfully fragrant flowers which perfume the adjacent air for some dis-

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33695 to 33709—Continued.
tance. The natural tree growth and form leaves nothing to be desired. With-
out any kind of improvement this may be added to your list of cultivated
fruits. For breeding purposes it has great possibilities crossed with the large —
fruiting Myrtus of Japan and China.

“A clean, beautiful tree for adornment. It is white, with delightfully fra-
grant bloom. The wood and branches are extra-hard and durable in the ground
and in constructions. ‘The bark and leaves are very astringent and balsamic.
Infusion of bark cures diarrhea, etc. It is also used externally to cure wounds .
on animals; the powdered leaves are also used for the same with good results.
The bark, leaves, or wood are used for liver, kidneys, colds, internal pains,
swellings, etc.—a standard remedy.”’

Distribution.—The vicinity of Valparaiso in Chile.
33706. SoLANUM sp. Nightshade.
“(No. 1190.) ‘ Tomatillo.” This is an annual found only in the ‘chacras’ —
where beans, potatoes, corn, squashes, and melons are planted. It growsabout
2 feet high and from 3 to 4 feet wide. The fruit grows in bunches under the :
:

.

leaves, which are of good size and dark green. The plant is fleshy, juicy, and
broken easily. The fruit is green in color until it is fully mature, when it turns
black. It is not edible. Apart from the plant growth, it is exactly like Bur-
bank’s wonderberry in every particular of appearance.

“Tt is a bush with vine habits, about 2 or 3 meters [64 to 10 feet] high, loving
the shade of the fences that it covers with large clusters of bloom—all shades of —
lilac and blue purple. The clusters are about 4 or 5 inches in diameter, very
beautiful but scentless. The entire plant is medicinal and is a worthy substi-
tute for quiniaand quinine. It is employed with excellent results in typhoid
and other malignant fevers, sickness caused by colds, chills, ague, ete. Itisa
powerful tonic and extremely bitter; a small bit of a green branch placed in a
tumbler of water for but half a minute makes it very bitter. This is the way it
is taken as medicine: Pieces of wood placed in the water which fowls or animals
are to drink invigorate them and prevent disease. This plant should be care-
fully studied, as there is more in it than is known at present. Grows in dry —
poor soil or in the moist south in good soil.”’

33707. NIcoTIANA TABACUM L. Tobacco.
“ (No. 1193.)”’
33708 and 33709. NiIcoTIANA LONGIFLORA Cavanilles.

“(No. 1194.) While this plant is cultivated for its flowers, it may have an
industrial use for its gum. It is hairy; at the end of each is a tiny drop of oil
orgum. This belongs to a class of hairy plants in Chile, from which exudes a
liquid gum or sticky substance.”’

33708. ‘White, yellowish flowers.”’
33709. “Pink flowers.’’

Distribution.—A perennial, or in northern countries an annual, found
in Chile and Argentine.

33711 and 33712. Mepicaco spp.
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, via Molina,
Chile, June, 1911. Numbered May 20, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Husbands:
33711. MepicaGo HISPIDA RETICULATA (Benth.) Urb.

‘“(No. 1180.) A dwarf bur clover which is late and new to me. This beard-
less variety spreads along the ground, and the stems are so interwoven with each -

— ue

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 47

Oe |

(33711 and 33712—Continued.
other as to completely cover it with a dense growth of animal food especially
suitable for sheep. The leaves rise above the ground from 2 to 3 inches. Feed-
ing upon this will not destroy the plant like it does the larger varieties, as it
does not die when the leaves are removed, but sprouts anew. The larger
varieties dry up aiter seeding, more or less like peas. They are not climbers,
but lean against some support and then support each other. rising from a height
of from 20 inches to 4 feet, according to the kind. They grow quickly from
self-sown seed in any poor soil; in fertile, moist land they thrive wonderfully.”’

83712. MeEDICAGO HISPIDA DENTICULATA (Willd.) Urban.

“(No. 1182.) Plant dwarf, bearded with soft hairs. The description for the
preceding will serve for this also.” .

$3718. RuUELLIA TUBEROSA L.

From Barbados. Presented by Mr. Patrick O’Mara, New York, N.Y. Received
May 23, 1912.

“These seeds were received from one of our customers in Barbados. She does not
give any botanical names; merely says that it is commonly called ‘many roots’ and
that it bears beautiful mauve flowers. She further states that the roots are a cure for
indigestion. Steep two roots or tubers in asmall cup of boiling water for a few minutes,
_ pour off and drink with a little salt, twice daily.’’ (O’Mara.)

ae ee ee ee eee

Distribution.—In the ravines in Texas and southward through Mexico and Central
_ America to Peru and Guiana, and in the West Indies.

_ 33714. TRIFOLIUM sp. Clover.

From near Helenendorf, Caucasus, Russia. Received through Mr. Frank N.
Meyer, agricultural explorer, May 3, 1910. Numbered May 24, 1912.

“(No. 760, April 5, 1910.) A species of clover, apparently perennial, growing along
banks and on dry places.”’ ( Meyer.)

33715. AspaRaGus FILIcINUs Hamilton. Asparagus.

From the Kong Tong Mountains, China. Presented by Mr. Philip Nelson, Camas,
Wash. Received May 20, 1912.

Seed.
$3716. Prventa acris (Swartz) Kostel. Bayberry.
From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr.G. Regnard. Received May 25,
1912.

_ 4 myrtaceous tree 45 to 50 feet high, the straight, rather long trunk 15 to 24 inches
in diameter. Furnishes a moderately hard and heavy wood, fine and compact in tex-
ture. The sapwood is very light red with darker lines, while the heart is brownish
red, brown, or on account of the knots, almost black. It issusceptible of a very high
polish. Specific gravity, 0.909. It is one of the best and most valued woods of these
countries, very strong and durable, suitable for carpenters and cabinetwork, and it is
exported to some extent. The bark is rough and ash colored and peels after the
- manner of the sycamore.

“From the dried leaves of this tree is obtained by distillation with water an essential
‘oil, called ‘bay oil’ or ‘oil of bay’, the most important ingredient of bayrum. Only a
pint and a half of oil is said to be required for the medication of 100 gallons of rum.
The latter should be of good quality and strength. If below 18 or 19 proof, it will not
properly incorporate the oil. Large quantities of dried leaves of this species are
‘imported from the West Indies, notably from the island of Dominica. They are

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33716—Continued, ‘
generally put up in bales of about 200 pounds weight. It is not known that any leaves
have been shipped from Porto Rico, but in 1895, 95 gallons of bay oil, valued at
$1,390, and 12,544 gallons of bay rum, valued at $6,414, were exported. The trees
occur in all parts of the island and are said to be abundant in some districts on the south
side.

“In the fresh condition the leaves of this tree have the taste and odor of lemon,
whence the propriety of the name ‘limoncillo,’ or little lemon. Although more common
in Porto Rico as a shrub, this species is said to grow to a height of 35 or 40 feet and to
attain a diameter of a foot or more; the wood is light-colored, mottled, very hard, and
heavy.’’ (Cook and Collins, Economic Plants of Porto Rico, 1903, pp. 74 and 75.)

33718. Myrrus sp. (?)

From Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison.
Received July 31, 1911. Numbered June 10, 1912.

“Blackfellow’s ‘lollies’ or ‘sweets.’ Fruit small, mottled; flavor sweet, spicy.’
(Harrison.)

33719. GALEGA OFFICINALIS L. Goat’s-rue.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin Andrieux & Co. Received June
28, 1912. | |
See No. 25481 for previous introduction.

33721 to 33735. ASPARAGUS spp. Asparagus.
From Kew, England. Presented by Mr. Arthur W. Hill, Royal Botanic Gardens.
Received May 28, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
83721. ASPARAGUS SARMENTOSUS L.

Distribution—A woody climber found in South Africa from the Kalahari
region southward to the Cape.

33722. ASPARAGUS UMBELLATUS Link.

Distribution.—Found in the Canary Islands.
Plants of the following:

33723. ASPARAGUS AFRICANUS Lam.

33724. ASPARAGUS DREPANOPHYLLUS Welw.

33725. ASPARAGUS FALCATUS L.

33726. ASPARAGUS MADAGASCARIENSIS Baker.

33727. ASPARAGUS MYRIOCLADUS Baker.

Distribution.—A suberect, slightly woody perennial found in the vicinity of
Inanda in Natal, South Africa.

33728. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Baker.

33729. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Baker.
Variety tenuissimus.

33730. ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS Willd.

Distribution.—Throughout tropical and subtropical India, ascending to an
elevation of 4,000 feet in the Himalayas, and in tropical Africa and Australia.
33731. ASPARAGUS RETROFRACTUS L.

Variety arboreus.

Distributton.—The central and coast regions of South Africa.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 49

$3721 to 33735—Continued.
33732. ASPARAGUS SARMENTOSUS L.
33733. ASPARAGUS TRICHOPHYLLUS Bunge.
Distribution.—The Provinces of Chihli and Shantung in China and in central
Siberia.
33734. ASPARAGUS UMBELLATUS Link,
33735. ASPARAGUS sp.
“No. 350-99.”

33736. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
From Trent, Austria. Presented by Prof. Edward F. Bassi, Consiglio Provin-
ciale d’ Agricultura. Received May 31, 1912.

**Seed of a very valuable variety of clover, the so-called Giant or Spodone, which
has been introduced of late from Italy and is very highly spoken of by all the farmers
who have made experiments with it. I have had it tried myself as chief of the depart-
‘ment for the improvement of crops in our Province and can safely say it wonderfully
realized our most sanguine expectations, although grown in the most widely different
conditions of soil and climate. Its yield may be put down at 25 to 30 per cent more
than any other variety.”’ (Bass7.) ;

(33737 and 33738. GossyPIUM spp. Cotton.
; From Coimbatore, India. Presented by Dr. C. A. Barber, Madras Government
Botanist, Agricultural College. Received May 25, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
33737. Karunganni. From Koilpatti.
; 33738. Tellapatti. From Nandyal.

33739. Hotcus soreHum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Sennaar Province, Sudan Government. Presented by Mr. R. Hewison,

: Assistant Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Forests,

Khartum. Received May 29, 1912.

_ “Seed obtained from wild plants.”

»
33740 and 33741. BUNCHOSIA COSTARICENSIS Rose.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Museo Nacional.
- Received June 3, 1912. )

“Cuttings of a small tree, bearing very good fruit and large pubescent leaves; pro-

ific. Grows from cuttings, but root cuttings are said to be best.’’ (Wercklé.)

33740. White.

33741. Red.

x.

43 and 33744. CASTILLA GUATEMALENSIS Pittier.
Central American rubber.
From Guatemala. Presented by Mr. Edward Reed, American consular agent;
Livingston. Received May 31, 1912.

6739°—144

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33748 and 33744—Continued.

Seeds of the following:
33743.

33744. ‘These seeds I obtained from near Panzos,100 miles from here;

they are from a very large tree, which is an exceptionally copious bleeder.”’
(Reed.)

Distribution.—The Provinces of Yucatan and Tabasco in southern Mexico,
and in Guatemala.

33745 to 33748. ANNONA spp.

From Colima, Colima, about 150 miles south of Gisdalaiaes: Mexico. Presented

by Mr. Samuel E. Magill, American consul, Guadalajara. Received June 1,
1912.

Seeds of the following:
33745. ANNONA RETICULATA L, Custard-apple.
‘“‘Anona de Colima.”’
33746. ANNONA squamosa L.

Sweetsop.
33747 and 83748. ANNONA RETICULATA LL.

Custard-apple.

33749. ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) Moench. | Okra.
(Hibiscus esculentus L.)

From Avery Island, La. Presented by Mr. E. A. McIlhenny. Received May —

31, 1912.

“These seeds are from a species of okra a friend of ours sent us from Egypt six or
seven years ago. By careful selection we have produced a variety of okra which is
unexcelled for table purposes. It is an early bearer and has a thicker flesh and is
more tender than any of the commercial okra which we have tried.”” (McIlhenny.)

33750. AMPELODESMA BICOLOR (Poir.) Kunth.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr.'L. Trabut. Received June 5, 1912.

See No. 33654 for previous introduction.
Seed.

33751. PISTACIA VERA L. : Pistache.

From Bronte, Sicily. Presented by Mr. Charles eae Received June 5, 1912.

See No. 33441 for previous introduction.
Seed.

33752. ‘TRITICUM AESTIVUM IL. - Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From Florence, Italy. Procured by Mr. Leo J. Kenna, American consul. Re-
ceived June 11, 1912.

Pistoria. ‘This appears to be very similar to the Galgalos, a wheat which is rather —

commonly grown in the Panhandle of Texas and adjacent territory.”’ (Carleton R.
Ball.)

33753. Diospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Guo Iong, Kutien, Fukien, China. Presented by Dr. Thomas H. Coole, —

Superintendent, Wiley General Hospital of the Methodist Episcopal Church, |
Kutien. Received June 6, 1912.

“Square persimmon.’’ (Coole.)

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'54 to 33759.

a8 ig om Albano, Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Dr. Veit Wittrock, Director,
- Botanic Garden. Received May 31, 1912.

s of the following:

* eae: ASPERUGO PROCUMBENS L.

a ss _ Distribution —An annual herb found throughout Europe and northern Asia,
and i in northern Africa.

Ra 83755. CARAGANA ARBORESCENS Lam. Siberian pea tree.
E _- Variety pendula.
33756. Caracana pyemaea (L.) DC.

Distribution —A low undershrub with reddish-yellow flowers, found in

central Asia from Afghanistan eastward to Tibet and Dauria.
a 83757. BersBeris cretica L. Barberry.

7,

_ 33758. BerBeERIS SERRATA Koehne. Barberry.

, $3759. Berseris THUNBERGU DC. Barberry.
BS Variety marimowiczi.

ce

3760. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

e: om Tangier, Morocco, Airica. Presented by Mr. Maxwell Blake, American
consul general. Received May 31, 1912.

. ™ . Crrrvs timronum Risso. Lemon.

¥F n Malta, Maltese Islands. Presented by Mr. James Oliver Laing, American
oa through the kindness of the Secretary of the Malta Horticultural Society.
Received June 8, 1912.

“Thi s new fruit is the result of experiments undertaken by the government expert

n the gardens of San Antonio and is called the San Antonio lemon.

The specimen sent and the lemon from which the seeds were taken were chosen

Xx Reibition fruits to be shown at the yearly fair of the Malta Horticultural Society

ae therefore not only a new variety but the best specimens of it.

“th ne new fruit was labeled as follows at the fair: ‘A seedling from a flat-shaped

iety at San Antonio gardens and exhibited now ior the first time.’’’ (Laing.)

16: 62. Cocos yaTay Martius. Yatay.

m Haedo, a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Mr. C. F. Mead,

3 uenos Aires. Received June 8, 1912.

: i md in southern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina, but these seeds are
at ee grown by Vicente Peluffo & Co., at their proving grounds near Haedo,

speaks well for its frost-resisting qualities. This coco grows to a height of about

and is very similar in looks and fruit to the date palm. Fruit in looks is

9 a small crab apple, except that it lacks luster; comestible and tastes some-

ike a green pineapple.”’ ( Mead.)

3 to 33776.
Fr n Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by Dr. Isaac Bayley Balfour, Director,
_ Royal Botanic Garden. Received June 8, 1912.
eC 1 of the following:
33 63. ARISTOLOCHIA ROTUNDA L. Birthwort.
_ Distribution Southern Europe, extending from southern Switzerland and
nor thern n Italy eastward to the vicinity of Trieste in Austria.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED Ser

33763 to 33776—Continued.

33777. CARYOPHYLLUS JAMBOs (L.) Stokes. Rose-apple.

“4 fruit known as ‘ pomarosa’ (called by the English-speaking people ‘rose-apple’).”’
( Hathaway.)

Seed.

See No. 27571 for previous introduction.

33764. CarRIssA BISPINOSA (L.) Desf. Carissa. —
(Carissa arduina Lam.)
83765. CLEMATIS GREWIAEFLORA DC. Clematis.

Distribution —A woody climber found on the slopes of the Himalayas at an
altitude of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, from Kumaon to Bhutan in northern India.

33766. CLEMATIS MicROPHYLLA DC. Clematis. |

Distribution.—On river banks and along the coasts of Queensland, New South —
Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, and in Tasmania.

33767. CLERODENDRUM FaLLAXx Lindl.
Distribution.—Considered to be a native of Java.
33768. CLERODENDRUM THOMSONAE Bali. f.
Distribution.—A climbing shrub with cymes of white flowers found in the
delta of the Niger River in Upper Guinea, Africa.
33769. CorNus capiTaTa Wall.
Distribution.—A small tree found at an altitude of 4,000 to 7,000 feet on the —
lower Himalayas from Kumaon to Bhutan in northern India.
33770. ELAEAGNUS UMBELLATA Thunb.
Distribution.—Southern Asia, extending from Afghanistan eastward through
northern India and northern China to Japan.

Te

33771. ELAEODENDRON AUSTRALE Vent. Couraivo. |

Distribution.—A small tree with red berries found along streams in Queensland —
and New South Wales in Australia.

383772. ENKIANTHUS HIMALAICUS Hook. f. and Thomson.

Distribution.—A tall shrub or small tree with orange-red flowers in umbels >
found at an altitude of 8,000 to 11,000 feet on the slopes of the Himalayas in
Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan in northern India.
33773. EvoNyMUS YEDOENSIS Koehne.-

Described irom cultivated plants and apparently only known in cultivation, -
but considered to be of Japanese origin. .

33774. SprraAEA CHAMAEDRYFOLIA L.

Distribution Southern Europe and central Asia, extending from Hungary
eastward through southern Siberia to the Amur region.

33775. > SprraEea Foxu Zabel.
Considered to be a hybrid between S. japonica and S. corymbosa.
33776. VIBURNUM BUREJAETICUM Regel and Herd.

Distribution.—A tall shrub found in Manchuria and the western part of the
Province of Hupeh in China.

(Eugenia jambos L.)

From Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Presented by Mr. Charles M. Hatha-
way, jr., American consul. Received June 13, 1912.

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33778. ERIoBoTRYA JAPONICA (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.

From Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of -
Science, San Francisco, Cal. Received June 13, 1912.

“The large loquat. Pear shaped, about 2 inches long.’”’ (Kisen.)

33779. CasAN INDICUM Spreng. Pigeon-pea.

From La Noria, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Presented by Don Nat. O. y Osuna.
Received June 10, 1912. ;

_ “*Tree bean,’ which gives good yearly crops. This bean can be sown one seed for
each plant at 6 or 8 feet apart.’’ (Osuna.)

83780. ASPARAGUS ALBUS L. Asparagus.

From near Byamor, Teneriffe. Presented by Dr. George V. Perez, Puerto Orotava.
Received June 3, 1912.

See No. 33143 for previous introduction.

- $3781 and 33782. Cassia Granopis L. f.

From Cuba. Presented by Roberto L. Ludces, agricultural engineer, Camaguey,
Cuba. Received June 15, 1912.

_ “The ‘Cauandonga’ tree. The fruits are much used through the province of Oriente
‘(Santiago de Cuba) as food and for the making of something like chocolate. The smell
of the fruit is bad, very bad, but the taste is not. The local varietal names are mis-
nomers, for the translations are ‘with bone’ and ‘without bone’; this last is the best.
The tree is pretty and could be grown as a shade tree in the South, and some applica-
tion may be found for the fruit. I do not know the botanical name and only that the
_ Con Hueso class (S. P. I. No. 33781) is called in the other parts of this island ‘ Cana-
fistula.’” (Ludces.)

‘ “A small wing-leaved tree of the bean family, producing abundance of yellow
flowers, native of the East Indies, and now common in most tropical countries. It
produces a smooth cylindrical pod twice the thickness of the finger and sometimes 2
feet in length. The interior is divided into numerous transverse portions, each con-
_ taining a seed embedded in pulp of a sweet taste, which forms an important laxative
medicine. The leaves, as also those of Cassia alata, are used as a cure for ringworm.”’
(John Smith, Dictionary of Popular Names of Economic Plants, 1882.)

—~=+88781. Variety Con Hueso (with bone).

4

___-—«83782. Variety Sin Hueso (without bone).

$3783. O1ea FoveoLaTa E. Meyer. Olive.

From East London, Cape Colony. Presented by Mr. Charles P. Lounsbury, Chief,
____ Division of Entomology of the Department of Agriculture of the Union of South
. _ Africa, Pretoria. Received June 15, 1912.

. See No. 25846 for previous introduction.

and 33785.

From Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, National Museum, San Jose.
____— Received June 17, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Wercklé:
_ 83784. Casta Nicoyensis O. F. Cook. Central American rubber.
“Variety from Rio Grande, El Coyolar.”’

Disiribution.—A tree found in the Nicoya Peninsula on the western coast of
Costa Rica.

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33784 and 33785—Continued.

33785. PAssIFLORA sp. Passion fruit.

‘“A species which has all the aspect of smilax.”’

33786 and 33787. CYMBOPOGON spp.

From Trivandrum, Travancore, southern India. Presented by Mr. N. Kunjan
Pillai, Director of Agriculture, Travancore, southern India. Received April
1, 1912. Numbered June 20, 1912.

Roots of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Pillai:

33786. CyMmBoPpoGoN ciTRATUS (DC.) Stapf. Citronella grass.
(Andropogon citratus DC.)

This species and the next have been listed in previous numbers of these in-
ventories as Andropogon citratus and A. nardus, respectively, but recent stu-
dents of grasses, and especially Stapf, who has published a monograph of the
oil grasses, recognize the two as belonging to the distinct genus Cymbopogon. —

‘A grass yielding oil in a fairly large quantity. It is locally known as Sam-
barapulla, being used for flavoring buttermilk. This grass is more common in
Ceylon and along the east coast. In the interior of Travancore it occurs not in
abundance. There is reason to believe that the grass came from Ceylon,
because near Cape Comorin and up to a place called Arakkanikulam the grass
occurs in abundance. Another peculiarity is that, while I have never seen
this grass in flower in Ceylon either under cultivation or in a native condition,
it flowers freely amidst the bowlders of Arakkanikulam on either side of the
main road and also near the cape in Maruthuvamala. This I think is due to its
transport into a hotter locality. The bowlders get heated and the grass lying
between gets ‘forced,’ as plants are in the hothouses in other countries. When
I saw the grass the last time it was getting a disease corresponding to the black —
rust of cholam (maize). The pest was just beginning. The plants which
I have selected are free. This grass is mixed with other andropogons and dis-
tilled. The industry is in the hands of the uneducated and no sorting of
varieties is done, because knowledge is absent.”’

33787. CYMBOPOGON NARDUS (L.) Rendle. Citronella grass.
(Andropogon nardus L.)

‘A grass very common all over Travancore, except at great elevations and
very near the seacoast. In soft alluvial loam and under careful cultivation
this grass grows to a height of 6 or 8 feet. This grass can be very easily identi-
fied by a light magenta tinge from the bottom upward. The spikes are short
and the leaves are narrow. It is locally known as Chukku- Nari-Pullu (the grass
smelling like Zinziber officinale).

“‘In Travancore I do not know of many places where this grass is taken up for
cultivation. It is collected from the jungle by women getting between 4 and 5
chuckrums (2 to 3 annas) a day. A monster vessel of copper is installed as a
primitive vat. In one day 13 bottles of oil could be obtained. The prices vary
from 3 to 6 rupees for a bottle of 24 ounces.

“Mr. A. F. Sanderson, the then Deputy Conservator of Forests, and Mr. Miller,
a manager of the Vellanad Plumbago Mines, made an attempt to open an estate
of oil-grass. They went on for some time unmindful of the outside talk and col-
lected a fair quantity of oil, but the business was dropped because it was taken
up only as a side industry of test. Other beginnings were made which were but
short-lived. One hundredweight of leaves is said to yield about 3 ounces of oil.
The pure oil is thin, colorless, and strong, with a citronlike flavor.

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SaaS
33786 and 33787—Continued.
- “The average exportation of citronella from Colombo is about 40,000 pounds,
__-valued at £8,000, or about 4 shillings and 1 penny per a It is largely used
_ to give the peculiar flavor to what is known as ‘honey soap’ and in the making
of perfumes. In Travancore the propagation of this grass is left to nature, no care
§ of any kind whatever being given. It is treated purely as a natural product of
the jungle. It is even looked down upon as a glutton upon soil food, deserving,
‘if possible, extermination and cremation. In Ceylon the citronella grass is
__. raised from seed and planted like guinea grass and will give two or three crops a
7 year. When fit to cut, the grass is carried to a large boiler and the oil-is dis-
tilled. It is estimated to give about three dozen bottles to the acre, but the
demand is limited and the price fluctuates from 2 shillings and 6 pence a bottle
to 4 shillings and 6 pence. At the latter price it pays handsomely, while at the
_ former it littie more than covers the expenditures. A still capable of turning
- out a dozen bottles a day costs £300.

““A decoction of the leaves is used, it is said, to purify blood. It is also given
in cases of cough and used in steam baths forcolds. Externally, it is applied to
remove rheumatic pains, in which case it is said to equal the oil of the famous
___ Samadera indica of the sandy regions of North Travancore. The oil is said to be

_ good for cholera. For children it is a good tonic. It is also a stimulant and
diaphoretic.”’

i.
33788. CITRUS AURANTIUM SINENSIS L. - Orange.

From the Atlas Mountains, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Algiers.
Received June 20, 1912.

_ 4 late orange from the Atlas Mountains. Cultivated in the valleys of the moun-
ins. Fruit excellent; grown from seed by the natives.’’ (Trabut.)

ee. and 33790. Prunus sp.

- 3 From St. Petersburg, Russia. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri-
~ cultural explorer, for this Department, April 2, 1912.

These seeds were picked out of S. P. I. No. 33312. See this number for remarks.

4
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33° 7 1. CHRysoBpaLanus iIcaco L. Icaco.
= ogy San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, National Museum,
_ Received June 19, 1912.

wm “much improved, superior variety; black.’ (Wercklé.)

_ See No. 32402 for previous introduction.

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875 2. PAaNAX QUINQUEFOLIUM L. i Ginseng.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Miss Katherine Wambold, care of
__ Severance Hospital. Received April 25, 1912. Numbered June 10, 1912.

wy} istribution.—Throughout the eastern part of the United States from Canada south-
ward to the mountains of Georgia, and in Manchuria, Chosen (Korea), and Japan.

i

33793. RusBus HAWAIENSIS A. Gray. Akala.
_ From the Kau District, Island of Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Ralph S. Hosmer,

Superintendent of Forestry, Honolulu. Received June 24, 1912.

“The native ra:pberry, akala. This species is quite generally distributed through

his Territory between the elevations of 3,500 and 5,000 feet. It is a tall-growing

an
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56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33793—Continued.

shrub, the canes frequently reaching a height of 12 to 15 or more feet. The fruit is
large, from an inch to an inch and a half in length and about an inch in diameter.
The flavor is a rather sharp, but to me a pleasant acid. It has always seemed to me
that this raspberry might with advantage be crossed with some cultivated variety.”
( Hosmer.)

33794 and 33795. ;
From Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, curator, Botanical
Station. Received June 7, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
33794. Mucuna eicanteA (Willd.) DC.

33795. VIGNA LUTEA (Swartz) A. Gray.
( Vigna retusa Walp.)

33796. (Undetermined.)
From Montevideo, Uruguay. Presented by Mr. Frederic W. Goding, American
consul. Received June 25, 1912.

“Red quebracho, the wood of which formsa most valuable timber and also furnishes
tannin in large quantities.”’ |

33797 to 33799. GoOsSYPIUM spp. Cotton.
From China. Presented by Rev. Hugh W. White, American Presbyterian Mis-
sion, Yentcheng, Kiangsu, China. Received June 20, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Rev. Mr. White:

This is seed from last year’s crop. All three varieties are grown as field crops. The
Chinese cotton is generally recognized as being inferior to American. Whether they
may have some superiority in the matter of adaptability to poorer soils, I am unable
to say. My friends here say they do not raise cotton on land that will bring anything
else. So far as I know, these are native varieties. The fiber is used for spinning in
the hand fashion. The native cloth is all woven of this cotton. The plants on good
soil are said to grow hip high, but what I have seen is usually not much over the knees.
The Hsuchoufu varieties have yellow and white flowers mixed. The Yentcheng
variety is said to be only white. Both have the purple center.”

33797. GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM L.
From Yentcheng.

33798. GossYPIUM NANKING Meyen.
From Hsuchoufu. “Long staple.’’
33799. GoOsSYPIUM NANKING Meyen.
From Hsuchoufu. “Short staple.’’

33800 to 33911.
From Chile. Received through Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida. Chile. Re- —
ceived 1911. Numbered June 25, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Husbands unless otherwise noted:
33800. ASTERISCIUM CHILENSE Cham. and Schlecht.
“(No. 709.) ‘Anisillo.’ ‘ Muchu.’ Refreshing febrifuge for debility of the

stomach, fragrantly aromatic. Plant gives a great quantity of seeds and might
give an industrial oil, extract, or essence.”’

Distribution.—In dry, sandy places in the vicinity of Talcahuano, central
Chile.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912, 57

33800 to 33911—Continued.
33801. [aGeELiA sp.
(Calceolaria sp.)

“*(No. 698.) Thisisa perennial variety with a large plant growth, all of which
is fragrant and extra sticky. It may be valuable for extracting a fragrant gum
or oil useful for perfumers. It is covered by a mass of lemon-yellow flowers.
These plants seek the sides of ravines, embankments, cuts, perpendicular rocks,
ditches, dry canals, rockeries, anywhere where conditions seem unfavorable
and moisture scarce. Growing in a few atoms of dry earth or drooping from
the sides of perpendicular or solid rocks it is a charming sight. Seed sown in
the sides of the western canyons would decorate them beyond belief.”’

33802 to 33806. DioscorEa spp. Yam.

“© Huanque.’ Decorative vines whose tubers are edible. There is a great
variety of these in Chile. Some are very dainty; others have large bunches
of seed pods that glisten like gold and silver.”’

33802. “(No. 621.) Mixed. A dainty vine, good for table or window
decoration.”’

33803. “(No. 622.) Dainty vine.’’

33804. “(No. 623.)”

33805. “(No. 980.) From Volcano Antuco.”

33806. “(No. 1088.) From the seacoast of Aconcagua. ‘Seeds are
differently distinct.’ ”’
33807. Linum sp.

“(No. 768.) ‘Retamilla.’ Indian name ‘Nancolahuen.’ A small beautiful
plant, with straight, upright stems, growing 6 to 8 inches high; bears an abun-
dance of beautiful, bright-yellow flowers. Is suitable for a border or bedding;
needs no trimming It grows dry in the uplands in any dry, arid soil. Is
astringent and much used for indigestion, flatulence, and diseases of the
stomach.’’. ,

33808. EccREMOCARPUS SCABER Ruiz and Pavon.

“(No. 632.) A beautiful perennial vine, with crimson and yellow flowers

shaped like a gunstock. Called commonly ‘Sultana.’ ”’

Distribuiion.—A half-shrubby climber common along fences and in fields in
Chile.

33809. Evpatorium satvia Colla.

“(No. 654.) ‘Salvia.’ A perennial bush with a profusion of lavender flowers
that perfume the air to a great distance. About 5 feet high; evergreen. Early
bloomer; worth cultivation.”’

Distribution.—In the woods in the vicinity of Valparaiso in Chile.

83810. GNAPHALIUM sp.

“(No. 828.) ‘Vira-vira.’ ‘ Yerbadelavide.’ Hasa volatile oil. Is sudorific,
febrifuge, expectorant, ete. Applied with good results in catarrh, bronchitis,
and injections to cure wounds, etc.”’

33811. PHYSALIS PUBESCENS L. Ground-cherry.

“(No. 650.) ‘Capuchinos.’ ‘Capuli.’ ‘Tomate de cascara.’ Biennial and
perennial without frost; flowers, light canary yellow; center, lavender and
brown. Fruits all the season until frost, when the leaves fall, but the plant
survives for the next season. An edible and healthful fruit. Plant is orna-
mental and might produce a perennial tomato by hybridization.”’

Distributwon.—In sandy soil from Pennsylvania to California and southward
through Central America and South America to Chile; also in India.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

83800 to 33911—Continued.

33812. SENECIO sp. .

“(No. 669.) ‘Siete camisas’ (seven shirts). A big-leaved, hollow, quick-
growing, showy, and extremely ornamental small tree with immense bunches —
of yellow aromatic flowers about 2 feet long by 15 inches wide, making it visible
from one mountain to another. It is a beautiful tree for lawn, park, or garden
decoration. The leaves and flowers of this plant are tonic, emmenagogue, etc.
The plant pounded or the juice mixed with oil or grease cures wounds and
allays inflammation caused by broken bones, etc.”

33813. PAassIFLORA PINNATISTIPULA Cavanilles. Passion fruit.
( Tacsonia pinnatistipula Juss. )

“(No. 1300.) ‘Tumbo.’ ‘Granadilla de Chile.’”

Distribution.—The vicinity of Valparaiso in Chile.

83814. PASSIFLORA PINNATISTIPULA Cavanilles. Passion fruit.
(Tacsonia pinnatistipula Juss. )

“(No. 1080.) ‘Granadilla de Chile,’ ‘Tumbo.’ From Aconcagua seacoast.
The wild fruiting variety of Chile. An elegant vine with pink flowers and
long stems to which the light-yellow fruit hangs. Is somewhat smaller than
the Peruvian pasionaria, but is of the same flavor. Fruit, 2 to 24 inches in
diameter. Will not stand frost.’’ .
33815. TREVOA TRINERVIA Gill. and Hook.

“(No. 758.) ‘Trevu.’ ‘Trebu.’ <A good treelet for live fences if it is cut back
when young and large wood growth prevented. It makes a mass of thorns on
small wood so dense that nothing can pass it. In the roads where carts and
traffic have pruned the plants they become a splendid fence that defies destruc-
tion by any class of rough usage, soil, extreme drought, or perpetual dry
conditions. The wood is very hard and fibrous and never grows larger than
one’s wrist. It makes extra-good fuel. The clusters of fragrant white flowers
and the leaves are used as soap for washing clothes, etc.”’

Distribution.—Slopes of the mountains in Chile at an elevation of 2,000 to
2,500 feet.

33816. TREVOA TRINERVIA Gill. and Hook.

‘“(No. 1163.) ‘Tvrevu.’ From the prov nce of Valparaiso.’’

‘‘A branching shrub with horizontal spines and compressed branches. A
decoction of the wood is used for wounds and ulcers.”’ (W. £. Safford.)

33817 and 33818. (Undetermined. )

‘‘A curious lemon-colored lily with brown striping; flowers about $ inch in
diameter. Each plant is distinctly different, but the flowers are the same.
I think it is perennial.”’

33817. ‘‘(No. 624.)’’
33818. ‘‘(No. 625.)”
33819 to 33822. ALSTROEMERIA LIGTU Falck. ©
‘‘A large assortment of colors; in fact, no two plants are exactly alike in
color combination.”’
_Distribution.—Along streams in the vicinity of Concepcion in Chile.
33819. ‘‘(No. 660.) This may be called the large variety. The plant
is about 24 to 36 inches in height and has an immense bunch of bloom
on each stem all in flower at the same time.’’

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Fa :
33800 to 33911—Continued.
83819 to 33822—Continued.
33820. “‘(No. 661.) This may be called the dwarf variety. The
plants grow from 6 to 15 inches high, flowers the same kind and size as
No. 660 (S. P. I. No. 33819), but somewhat less in number and of
different colors.”
33821. ‘‘(No. 876.) Linto. A different strain from Nos. 660 and 661
(S. P. I. Nos. 33819 and 33820). The tubers of all Linto are very valu-
able for making the famous Chuno or arrowroot, a valuable food for
infants, the sick, and convalescing. It is an especially good food for
sufferers with inflammation of the stomach or digestive canals.”’
33822. ‘‘(No.1136.) Linto. From the seacoast new Illoca, province
of Curico. Bears a pale-lemon and dark-yellow flower; extra hand-
some.”’
33823. Scuinus HUIGAN Molina.
(Schinus dependens Ortega.)
“‘(No. 705.) A treelet actually black with seed fruit; ornamental.”
See No. 25798 for previous introduction.
33824 to 33827. CrREUS quisco Gay. Quisco.
33824. ‘“(No. 1073.). A tiny, round, dwarf variety about 2 inches in
diameter, round as a ball; bears large crimson flowers and small fruit.
Comes from the seacoast.”’
33825. ‘‘(No. 1074.) From inland central Chile, near the river Mata-
quito. A very tall variety with few stalks that grow periectly straight.
Bears an immense semidouble, white, fragrant flower. Fruit, edible.’
33826. ‘‘(No. 1075.) From Cordillera Maritima, central Chile. A
fruiting class with large pink flowers.”’
33827. ‘‘(No. 1076.) From the ‘Quebrada de los Perros’ (Ravine of
the Dogs), central Chile.”’
33828. MarsuENIA POEPPIGII (Otto) Philippi. Maihuen.
(Pereskia poeppigit Salm-Dyck.)
“No. 986.) * Mathuen,’ ‘Herba del Gunaco.’ From the Volcazo Antuco.”’
33829 to 33832. CrEREUs Quisco Gay. Quisco.
** Different dwari classes which grow in the crevices of the rocks in the summits
- of hills and mountains below the snow line. Have pink, red, and crimson
flowers. Pot-bellied, melon shaped.”’
33829. “‘(No. 656.) Echinocactus. Dwari, melon-shaped. Dark
= pink flowers.”’
33830. ‘‘(No. 657. Echinocactus. Dwarf; crimson-flowered paula.
Like a pot-bellied melon.”
33831. ‘“‘(No. 658.) Dwarf. Flowers not seen. May be mixed.”’
33832. ‘“‘(No. 659.) Dwarf quisco. An extra-rare variety with beau-
tiful cream-colored flowers with pink tips.”’
83833. Acacrta CAVENIA (Mol.) Bert. ‘Espino.’
. “(No. 1011.)° From the ‘Quebrada de los Perros’ (Ravine of the Dogs).
_ This tree hasa compact growth, with no part of the limbs naked of foliage. The
spines are shorter and more generally distributed. When green they are not
soft like some, but as sharp and hard as steel. Getting these seeds with care,
ITcut my handsin many places. Thisalso has somewhat less growth than others.

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33800 to 33911—Continued. z
Having studied the subject of live fences, I have concluded that this tree will —
serve admirably and be extremely valuable, for the following reasons in part:

“The tree is long lived and grows quickly. If cut back it forms a dense mass
that light will not pass. The wood is extremely hard and elastic when alive;
no person or animal can break through. The thorns are so sharp that they are —
used to extract slivers in preference to a needle. Is extremely ornamental.
Grows in any dry soil or sand. A seedling plant a very few weeks old, 6 inches
high, has a taproot growth of 18 inches or more. It seeks the moisture at any —
depth and having reached it the first season is quite independent of surface con-
ditions. If soaked until sprouted, it will grow anywhere in any dry, poor, arid
clay or sandy soil, especially if sown in the late fall and the winter rains are
allowed to force the root growth. In the spring the taproot has then reached
permanent moisture. Sheep are very fond of the seed and new growth; goats
and horned cattle also, although the latter do not eat the seeds (it is the pod
they eat). The seeds are undigested and being soaked in the stomach readily
sprout; in this manner they are naturally sown. When a field has been plowed
and cleared of brush for sowing wheat, etc., the espinos sprout anew very
quickly.

“Sheep and goats will leave a field having ample pasture and by preference
occupy these bare plowed lands solely to eat the new growth of this tree; sheep
stand upon their hind legs and stretch their necks to reach the branches of this
tree, while goats jump into them or mount upon the backs of their fellows to
reach new growth. This feeding from the tree does no damage in any way;
it makes the tree more beautiful and increases the food growth: This is the
most valuable tree on a Chile farm. A branch can be used to stop up a fox or
hog hole or break in the fence; it also serves for lasting fence posts. Branches
tied together are used as drags to sow surface seeds, such as alfalfa; this pulver-
izes the land and covers the seed properly. For charcoal fuel it is the best.

“Tf pruned as a seedling it forms a most beautiful, round, ornamental, thorned
tree. The flowers appear before the leaves; all the branch wood is covered
with a dark yellow bloom which perfumes the surrounding air and gives the
appearance of a tree covered with yellow snow. The taproot of a plant a month
old will be from 12 to 18 inches long. It thrives in the dry lowlands and its
taproot finds the moisture, no matter how deep. Its charcoal is the most durable
and hottest fuel known and leaves an abundance of long-lasting coals.

_ “The wood is extra hard, flexible, and nonrotting in the air or in the ground.
It is used for fence posts, spokes of the heaviest carts and coaches, teeth of mill
cogwheels, and is extra useful for weaving into three wires for a fence that
nothing can pass. The new growth is very flexible and easily bent into wires;
when dry itisrigid. This fence lasts about five years, then the wood is removed
for fuel and new wood again placed. The old way, when the wood is abundant,
is not to employ wire but to pile the wood and branches against each other; as
the small branches dry and break off new ones are added on top. The heart
never rots. If an adult tree is headed back it grows in a beautiful, dense ball
and always retains this shape; if cut it quickly sprouts again. Its inner bark
is useful to tie up anything. The bark, quintral, and moss are valuable dyes.
If cut it grows again before it is wanted. The bark boiled in water is used to
cure bruises and ulcers. The seeds are a digestive and a stimulant.”’

33834. Acacia CAVENIA (Mol.) Bert. “Espino.”
“(No. 1162.) ‘Espino.’ From the Province of Valparaiso.”
See S. P. I. No. 33833 for description.

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33800 to 33911—Continued.

33835. Azara Gcintresm Hook. and Arn.

“(No. 1083.) ‘JZilen.’ From the seacoast, Aconcagua.”?
33836. EPILOBIUM sp.

“(No. 1105.) ‘Chinchin.’ From Chiloe.”
33837. AZARA SERRATA Ruiz and Pavon.

(No. 946.) ‘Corcoleu.’” |

“This is a superb tree of moderate growth, has dark extra-glossy leaves and
white-seeded berries. When in flower it is rarely beautiful; the entire tree is
covered with lacelike flowers, orange yellow and very fragrant. The seeds
seem to play no part with the flowers, which are fastened to the wood, while the
seeds are in drooping clusters.”’

33838 to 33840. Acacia spp.
““Aromo.’ ‘Three different varieties, of merit as ornamental trees of great
beauty.”’
33838. AcacraA LoNGrrouia (Andr.) Willd.
““(No. 947.)”
83839. AcAciA sp.
“(No. 948.)”
83840. AcacIA MELANOXYLON R. Brown.
“(No. 949.)”
Distribution.—A large tree with very hard black wood, found in New
South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, and in Tasmania.
33841. AzaRa sp.
_ “(No. 1004.) ‘Aromo.’ From Concepcion. Yellow flowered; a handsome
ornamental.”’
33842. BaccHARIS CONFERTIFOLIA Colla.
(Baccharis chiiquilla DC.)
““(No. 912.) ‘Chilquilla.’”
Distribution.—An erect shrub found in copses and woods in the vicinity of
Valparaiso, Chile.
33843. BrERBERIS CHILENSIS Gill. Barberry.
“(No. 1053.) ‘ Michay.’ From the vicinity of the Antuco Volcano. A
small variety with numerous leaves, and spines about three-fourths of an inch
long upon all sides. Grows about 4 feet high.”
33844 to 33848. BeErRBERIS spp. Barberry.
33844. “(No. 1054.) ‘ Michay.’ From the River ‘Paugue,’ central
Chile. A distinct class about 6 feet high, bearing an abundance of
large fruits which hang in large bunches.”
33845. ‘“(No. 1055.) ‘ Michay.’ From dry, central Chile. Grows
about 2 feet high.’’
33846. “(No. 1056.) ‘ Michay.’ From central Chile. Grows about 2
feet high.”’
33847. ‘“(No. 951.) ‘ Michay.’ From near the seacoast.”
33848. ‘“(No. 844.) ‘ Michay.’ Has an edible fruit.”
33849. BeERBERIS CHILENSIS Gill. Barberry.
“(No. 856.) ‘Calafate,’ also called ‘michay’ or ‘michai,’ as all Berberis are

known by these common names. Seeds taken from plants from Chiloe and
Llanquihue.”

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33800 to 33911—Continued.

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we

33850. BerBErRIS CHILENSIS Gill. oe Barberry.
(No. 1330.) ‘Calafate.’ Anew strain having blue fruit that is extra-sweet.” _
33851. Boqurma rrirovtata (DC.) Decaisne.

“(No. 1331.) ‘Pilpil vogui.’ A rare variety.” e
See No. 26309 for description.
33852. EmsorTuriuM coccrneuM Forst. Notra.

“(No. 1291.) ‘Tiaca.’ ‘Quiaca.’ A beautiful bush with white flowers; —
famous for its flexibility.”’ ;
33853. CALpcLUVIA PANICULATA (Cay.) Don.
“(No. 1336.) ‘Tiaca.’ A flexible wood very much like hickory; different —
from No. 1291 (S. P. I. No. 33852).”’ .
33854. HeLenium etaucum (Cav.) Stuntz. <
(Cephalophora glauca Cavanilles, Icones, vol. 6, p. 80, pl. 599, 1801.)
Seeds of this asteraceous plant from Chile were received under the name 3
Cephalophora glauca Cav. Since Cephalophora is now considered merely a 4
section of the genus Helenium, it is necessary to use the name Helenium glaucum, —
which seems never to have been published.
“(No. 914.) ‘Poquil.’” ;
“Used medicinally and for dyeing.”’ (W. E. Safford.)
33855. CoLvetia sprnosissmma J. F. Gmelin. :
(Colletia spinosa Lam.) ~
“ (No. 1067.) ‘Junco blanco.’ From near the River Itata. A valuable plant —
for fences and for honey, of which it makes a most delicious kind of its own,
unequaled. It also has the advantage of growing dry in loose and drifting —

sands that will not maintain any other plant. It might make a desert produc- —

tive.”’
33856. CoLLeTra sprinosissmma J. F. Gmelin.
(Colletia spinosa Lam.)
“(No. 1068.) ‘Junco blanco.’ From the Antuco.”
See No. 33855 for description.
33857 to 33859. SopHorA MAcROCcCARPA Smith.
33857. “(No. 1016.) ‘Mayu.’ From the Volcano Antuco.”
33858. “(No. 1017). ‘Mayu.’ From near the Volcano Antuco.”
33859. “(No. 916.) ‘Mayu.’ Blooms in the spring, the flowers hang- q
ing like earrings in drooping bunches.”’ a
33860. (Undetermined.)
“(No. 1282.) ‘Mayu del Monte.’ A most beautiful flowering bush; equal ‘
to any of its class or character in cultivation. Flowers face upright in big 7
clusters like a giant hydrangea. Blooms in the fall.” ql
33861 to 33863. SoPpHOoRA TETRAPTERA J. Miller. .
33861. “(No. 1019.) ‘Pelu.’ From the cordilleras of the Volcano
Antuco.”’
33862. “(No. 1020.) ‘Pelu.’ Another variety that grows farther —
north on the seacoast.’’ 4
33863. “(No. 838.) ‘Pelu.’”

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33800 to 33911—Continued.
33864. EMBOTHRIUM COCCINEUM Forst. Notra.
“(No. 853.) ‘Ciruelilla.’ ‘Notra.’ An elegant, crimson-flowered, ornamental
tree.”’
“A beautiful tree, 30 feet high. Wood used for furniture.’ (W. E. Safford.)
33865. ENARGEA RADICANS (R. and P.) Mueller.
(Luzuriaga radicans R. and P.) see
“(No. 1332.) ‘Esparto.’ ‘Quilinejo.’ Fruit called ‘Coral.’ A delightfully
ornamental vine that clings closely to the bark of trees, stumps, and logs and
adorns them with a dainty grace without hiding their natural forms.- The light-
green leaves, white or crimson flowers, with crimson or yellow fruit at the same
_ time, gives a floral decoration of rare elegance. The vine is used by the Indians
for making ropes, brooms, brushes, and baskets, some of which are of great
beauty. This plant is worth consideration as an industrial and ornamental
plant of value.”’
33866. ENARGEA RADICANS (R. and P.) Mueller.
(Luzuriaga radicans R. and P.)
“(No. 851.) ‘Quilinejo.’ ‘Esparto.’ Fruit is called ‘Coral’ and ‘Coral
del monte.’ ”’
See No. 33865 for description.
33867. HEeEPETIS sp.
“(No. 911.) ‘Cardonecillo.’”’
33868. ERYNGIUM ROSTRATUM Cavyanilles,
“(No. 908.) ‘Cardilla.’’’
“A glabrous plant with thick roots found in the province of Valparaiso to
Concepcion and Malleco; also Polynesia and Australia. Used as an antidote
for the bite of the very poisonous spider, Latrodectus formidabilis.”? (W. E.

Safford.)
’ 33869. EvcrypHia corpironia Cav. Muermo.
“(No. 1333.) ‘Ulmo.’ ‘Muermo.’ From the interior altitude of the cor-
dillera.’’

“A magnificent evergreen tree which whitens the forest with its blossoms,
The flowers yield an abundance of honey. The wood is excellent and with-
stands moisture. Perfectly hardy.” (W. E. Safford.)
33870. EvucrYPHIA CORDIFOLIA Cay. Muermo.
“(No. 1292.) ‘Ulma.’ ‘Muermo.’ From the coast lowlands of Chiloe.”’
See No. 33869 for description.
33871. FLAVERIA BIDENTIS (L.) Robinson.
> (Ethulia bidentis L., Mantissa, p. 110, 1767.)
(Milleria contrayerba Cav., Icones, vol. 1, p. 2, 1791.)
(Flaveria contrayerba (Cav.) Perscon, Synopsis, vol. 2, p. 489, 1807).
. Seeds of this asteraceous biennial from Chile were received under the name
4 Flaveria contrayerba (Cay.) Persoon. The earliest name to be applied to the
: plant, however, is Ethulia bidentis L.,as shown by Robinson (Proc. Amer.
Acad., vol. 43, p. 42, 1907).

: “(No. 1006.) ‘Contra Yerba.’”? ; |
; Distribution.—Along roads and in cultivated fields in Peru and Chile.
33872. FLOURENSIA THURIFERA (Mol.) DC. Maravilla

(Helianthus thurifer Molina.)
“(No. 1135.) ‘Maravilla del Campo.’ From the Aconcagua seacoast.’’

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33800 to 33911—Continued.
“A shrub with more or less deciduous foliage, abounding in an aromatic resin,
which in early times was used for incense. Flowers bright golden yellow, in
the month of October lighting up the hills of the provinces of Aconcagua, Val-_

paraiso, and Santiago.”’ (W. E. Safford.)

Distribution.—A shrubby perennial found in sterile soil in ihe vicinities of —
Coquimbo and Valparaiso in Chile.

33873. GALIUM CHILENSE Hook. f.
(Galium chonoense Hook. f.)

““(No. 892.) ‘Relbun.’ From the interior of the province of Valdivia. A
red-dye plant.”

33874. GocHNATIA RIGIDA Don.

“(No. 1089.) ‘Mira.’ From the seacoast of Aconcagua.”’

Distribution —A stiff shrub found on the slopes of the Andes in the vicinity —
of Valparaiso in Chile, and in the province of Mendoza in Argentina.

33875. GREIGIA LANDBECKI (Lechl.) Philippi.

‘“*(No. 13834.) ‘Chupones.’ ‘Nochas.’ This is the spineless variety whose
fibrous leaves are used for making ropes, baskets, etc.”
83876. GREIGIA LANDBECKI (Lechl.) Philippi.

““(No. 852.) ‘Chupon.’ ‘Nocha.’ This is from Llanquihue, south of Ghalne!
and may not be the seedless Valdivia variety.”
33877. LARDIZABALA BITERNATA Ruiz and Pavon.

““(No. 894.) ‘Coquil.’”

“A climber, with long, tough stems suitable for cordage.’’ (W. E. Safford.)

‘A beautiful vine with edible fruit; the flowers are not large but strange in form
and of rare color. The vine is very useful and serves when wet to tie bales,
etc. That of central Chile only reaches a thickness of about half an inch, as
they are cut frequently; in the south I have seen them several inches in —
diameter.”’

33878. LAURELIA SEMPERVIRENS (Ruiz and Pav.) Tul.
(Laurelia aromatica Juss.)

““(No. 846.) ‘Laurel.’ Medicinal.”’

‘‘A handsome tree of southern Chile belonging to the Monimiaceze. The
wood is durable and is never.bored by insects. » Much used for flooring. It
would be fine for planting on our northwest coast.”” (W. HE. Safford.)

33879. LAURELIA SEMPERVIRENS (Ruiz and Pay.) Tul.
(Laurelia aromatica Juss.)

*“(No. 1134.) ‘Zaurel.’ From the Antuco Volcano.”

See No. 33878 for description.

33880. Lirarea caustica (Mol.) Hook. and Arn.
(Lithrea venenosa Miers.)

‘““(No. 1000.) ‘Zitre.’ From near the seacoast, Maule. A new dwarf, round- —
growing, ornamental evergreen; grows beehive shaped. The covering of these
seeds contains grease or wax.”

33881. Lirarea causticA (Mol.) Hook. and Arn.
(Lithrea venenosa Miers.)
“(No. 1085.) ‘Molle.’ From the seacoast of Aconcagua,”
See No. 33698 for description,

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33800 to 33911—Continued.
33882. (Undetermined.)
““(No. 862.) ‘Romecillo.’ ‘Romerillo.’ From Chiloe.”

33883. TRICONDYLUS FERRUGINEUS (Cav.) Salisb.
(Lomatia ferruginea R. Brown.)

““(No. 1296.) ‘Huinque.’ Has few leaves, but these are large and elegant.
Bears large bunches of yellow flowers. The plant needs moisture. A decoction
_ made from it is used for Lepidias.”’
Distribution.—A shrub found on inundated flats along the coast of Chile.
33884. Mania sativa Molina. Madia.
*“(No. 1005.) ‘ Melosa.’”

“Anannual. Seedsoily, edible. The ancient Chileans, according to Molina,
derived oil from the seeds, probably very much like that from the seeds of
Helianthus.” (W. E. Safford.)

33885. MayTENUS BOARIA Molina.

“(No. 1010.) ‘Maiten.’ From the River Itata.”” See S. P. I. Nos. 3394
and 26322 for description.

33886. (Undetermined.)

““(No. 885.) ‘ Yerba negra.’ ‘Dichillo.’ From the interior of the province of
Valdivia. A bush with yellow flowers like chrysanthemums.

33887. MyRCEUGENIA FERNANDEZIANA (Hook. and Arn.) Johow.
( Myrtus fernandeziana Hook. and Arn.)

“(No. 837.) ‘Luma.’ Wood is extra hard, elastic, and everlasting.”
33888 to 33896. MyrrTus spp.

“‘ Different varieties; you will find plants showing some distinct and separate
characteristic in almost each separate locality of the Cordilleras.”’

33888. “(No. 1036.) ‘Arrayan.’ From Antuco Volcano. A special
class growing 15 feet high and bearing enormous quantities of fruit.”

83889. ‘‘(No. 1037.) ‘Arrayan.’ From near Antuco.”’

33890. “‘(No. 1039.) ‘Arrayan.’ From near Antuco Volcano. A
large, fine-flavored variety.”’

83891. ‘(No. 1040.) ‘Arrayan.’ From near Antuco.”

33892. ‘“(No. 1041.) ‘Arrayan.’ From near Antuco.”’

33893. “‘(No. 1038.) ‘Arrayan.’ From the Itata River. A small
treelet with an abundance of extra-large fruit, fine flavored. This is a
distinct plant and the only one of its kind seen.”’

83894. “(No. 1168.) ‘Arrayan.’ From the province of Valparaiso.
Fine flavored, large fruit.”’

33895. ‘“(No. 1170.) ‘Arrayan.’ From Llanquihue. Has no fruit.
Seeds like Myrtus temu.”’ n

33896. “(No. 1042.) ‘Arrayan.’ From central Chile.”

33897. Myrrus meu Philippi.

*(No. 1169.) This has all the merits of No. 837 (S. P. I. No. 33887), but grows
larger, up to 18 or 20 meters high. It commands double the price of other
timbers for industrial purposes. I do not know whether or not the fruit is
edible. The plant is uncommon.”

Distribution.—A tree found in the dense woods in the province of Valdivia in
southern Chile.

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33800 to 33911—Continued.
33898. PANICUM URVILLIANUM Kunth.

‘““(No. 1009.) From Quivolgo, <A pasture grass that animals eat. Grows in
the sands on the seashore.”’ :
383899. RIBES sp.

(No. 933.) ‘Parrilla.’ An edible fruit of the gooseberry type.”

33900. PROSOPIS STROMBULIFERA (Lam.) Bentham.

‘““(No. 1281.) ‘Retorton.’ Grows in the altitude of the innermost Cordilleras
near the Argentine line, from the province of Talca to the southern part of
Atacama. It isa legume of the Mimosa family, unusual, as it is the only one of
its kind having tight, spiral, cylindrical seed pods which when unwound show
the seeds held in a fibrous trough. This specimen is from the province of
Coquimbo. Sometimes it is called ‘Espino chico.’ It is a white-wooded treelet,
growing from 4 to 6 feet high, with stiff but flexible branches, and with leaves —
very much like the espino (S. P. I. No. 33833), but smaller. At the base of each
leaf are two small thorns. It is very ornamental and often cultivated in —
gardens.”
33901. Puya cHILENsiIs Molina.

“(No. 983.) ‘Chagual.’ From Antuco Volcano. <A dwarf shrub growing
about 34 feet high, with a stem 14 inches thick. Bears lilac flowers.”’
33902. Puya cHiLEeNstis Molina.

““(No. 1084.) ‘Chanqual.’ From the seacoast, Aconcagua. A good variety.
Dwarf. Flowers not seen. Young shoots excellent, refreshing food and good —
for making candied sweets.”’

33903. Puya cumensis Molina. :

‘““(No. 897.) ‘Cordon.’ This plant is highly medicinal. The flower stems
are used for stopping bottles; it does not cork them, as the air passes through ~
the porous wood. It is fine for razor strops, but is quickly worm-eaten.”’
33904. SopHoraA TETRAPTERA J. Miller. Pelu. 7

“(No. 1328.) ‘Pilo.’ This-is not the bush ‘Pilopilo,’ but a tree whose wood ~
is hard and tough. When matured it is excellent for spokes.”
33905. UcGni MOLINAE (Barn.) Turcz.

( Myrtus molinae Barn.)

““(No. 842.) ‘Murta.’ The best wild fruit in Chile.” .

‘Fruit delicious. Sometimes called Chilean guava. Will grow in Oregon.” —
(W. E. Safford.)
33906. UGNI MOLINAE Gaur ) Turcz.

( Myrtus molinae Barn.) :

“(No. 1286.) ‘Murta.’ From Chiloe and Llanquihue. A fine edible fruit |
that grows upon handsome bushes. Fruit claret colored, hardy, ripens very
late in the fall.”

33907 to 33909. Myrrus spp.

“These are from the interior of Llanquihue in the Indian country.” |
383907. “‘(No. 1287.) Color of this fruit is pink; hardy; very prolific; ©
rare.”’ .

33908. ‘“(No. 1288.) The same generally speaking as No. 1287 (S. P. )

I. No. 33907). Fruit is dark red; very prolific and hardy; rare.”’

33909. ‘(No. 1289.) The same, generally speaking, as Nos. 1287 and |

1288 (S. P. I. Nos. 33907 and 33908). This bush is much smaller than —

the others; it is hardy and rare. The fruit is white.” ‘

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ome

83800 to 33911—Continued.
33910. RIBEs sp.
*“(No. 890.) Wild black currant.”
33911. LatTHyRrus sp.
“(No. 881.) ‘Aloeryilla.’ From Valdivia. Wild flowering peas.”

$8912. MacapDAMIA TERNIFOLIA F. Mueller. Queensland nut.
From Brisbane, Australia. Purchased from Mr. Thomas H. Wood. Received at
Z the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., July 2, 1912.
_ See No. 18382 for description.
— Seed.
33913 to 34038.
- From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Sefior Carlos Thays, Director,
b Botanic Garden. Received May 18, 1912.
- Seeds of the following:
a 33913. Acacta MONILIFORMIS Grisebach. Tusca.

Distribution.—A low, bushy, yellow-flowered shrub found in the vicinity of
Tucuman in Argentina. The young pods are used as fodder for cattle.
833914. ApoLiA BUXIFOLIA (Reiss.) Kuntze.
(Scutia buxifolia Reiss.)
Distribution.—A spiny shrub belonging to the buckthorn family found in
central Brazil and northern Argentina.
33915. AESCHYNOMENE HISTRIX Poir.

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial legume found in the vicinity of
Cayenne in Guiana.

‘ 88916. AorHyLus EDULIS (St. Hil.) Radlk.
a (Schmidelia edulis St. Hil.)

Distribution.—A small tree or tall shrub found in the woods in the vicinities
of Santa Cruz and Corumba in Brazil.

33917. AMERIMNON NIGRUM (Vell.) Kuntze. Rosewood.
(Dalbergia nigra Allem.)

Distribution.—A large tree, probably the source of rosewood, found in the
province of Minas Geraes in Brazil.

33918. ANNESLIA PARVIFLORA (Hook. and Arn.) Britton.
(Calliandra bicolor Benth.)

Distribution.—A leguminous shrub or low tree found in Uruguay.

33919. ANNESLIA TWEEDII (Benth.) Lindm.
(Calliandra tweedii Benth.)

Distribution.—A leguminous shrub or small tree with very hard wood found
in the mountains of Uruguay. The flowers furnish reddish and black dyes.

33920. ARAUJIA SERICIFERA Brot.
33921. ARGYREIA MEGAPOTAMICA Grisebach.

Distribution.—A large-flowered climber belonging to the morning-glory
family, found in the southern part of Brazil and in Uruguay and Argentina.

33922. AsTRONIUM BALANSAE Engler.

r Distribution.—A tree with hard wood, which is much used in northern Argen-
_ tina and Paraguay.

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33913 to 34038—Continued.
33923. ArripLex cristaTa H. B. K.
Distribution.—An annual herb belonging to the pigweed family wena 2c in
tropical America and naturalized on the sandy coasts of Florida. =
33924. BaryxyLumM puBIuM (Spreng.) Pierre.
(Peltophorum vogelianum Walp.) .
Distribution.—A large forest tree belonging to the Czsalpiniacee found in
the province of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Geraes in Brazil.
33925. BELOPERONE PLUMBAGINIFOLIA (Jacq.) Nees.

Distribution.—A shrubby vine belonging to the Acanthacez found in deep
woods on the slopes of the mountains in Brazil.

33926. BerBERIS RUSCIFOLIA Persoon. Barberry. —

Distribution.—A yellow-flowered, spiny-leaved shrub found in the vicinity
of Buenos Aires in Argentina.
33927. Brxa ORELLANA L. Arnotto.

Distribution —A small evergreen tree which furnishes the arnotto dye; gen-
erally cultivated in the Tropics. q
33928. SaLoa HIERONYMI (Urban) Stuntz.

(Blumenbachia hieronymt Urban, Jahrbuch K. Botanisches Garten, Ber-
lin, vol. 3, p. 249, 1884.)

Seeds of this loasaceous plant from Argentina were received under the name
Blumenbachia hieronymi. The generic name Blumenbachia was first used by
Koeler in 1802 (Descriptio g craminum, p. 28) for a genus of grasses, based on
Holcus haleppensis, thus invalidating its use in 1825 by Schrader (Commenta-
tiones K. Gesellschaft Wissenschait Gottingen, vol. 6, p. 92) for the present
loasaceous genus. As no other name has been given to this genus, the name
Saloa, anagram of Loasa, to which the plant was formerly assigned, is here adopt-
ed as the generic name, the type being Saloa insignis (Blumenbachia insignis
Schrad.) |
33929. BRADBURYA BRASILIANA (L.) Kunize.

(Centrosema brasilianum Benth.)

Distribution.—An herbaceous leguminous vine found in the provinces of
Para and Bahia in Brazil. 4
33930. BRoMELIA sp.

Seeds of this plant were received under the name Bromelia caraguata, but
as yet the place of publication of this species has not been found.

The fiber plant from whose fiber is made the celebrated flanduti lace.
33931. BRUNSFELSIA MUTABILIS Poiteau. ,
Distribution.—A solanaceous shrub or small tree, only known under culti-
vation.
33932. ByTTNERIA CORDATA Lamarck.
(Buettneria cordata Lam.)

Distribution.—A shrub belonging to the Sterculiacez, found in the vicinity
oi Lima in Peru.

33933. CAESALPINIA MELANOCARPA Grisebach.

A stout, bushy-topped, leguminous tree. The fruits contain considerable
tannin, and the hard, almost black, wood is used for building wagons and fot
framing houses.

Distribution.—Found in the woods in the vicinity of Tucuman in Argentina

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33913 to 34038—Continued.

aa ee

33934. CAMPOMANESIA sp.

Seeds of this species were received under the name Campomanesia sellowiana,
but so far the place of publication of this species has not been found.
33935. CASSIA BICAPSULARIS L.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree, with light, soft wood and medicinal bark,
found from San Luis Potosi in Mexico southward through Central and South
America to southern Brazil and Chile.

33936. Cassia cornymBosA Lamarck. ;

Distribution.—The vicinity of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

33937. CassIA OCCIDENTALIS L.

See No. 3059 for description.
33938. CELTIS TALA Gill.

Distribution.—A tall, thorny shrub or small tree, suitable for hedges and street
planting, found in the lower part of the valley of the La Plata in Argentina and
Uruguay.

33939. CERBERA THEVETIA L.
( Thevetia nereifolia Juss.)

See No. 33563 for previous introduction.

33940. CHAMISSOMNEIA LUZULAEFOLIA (Less.) Kuntze.
| (Schlechtendalia luzulaefolia Less.)

Distribution.—A handsome erect perennial composite found in central Brazil
and in the vicinity of Montevideo in Uruguay.

33941. CxHorisra InsiIGNis H. B. K. Samohia.

Distribution.—A tree with a swollen trunk found along the banks of the
Amazon in Brazil. It has large white, yellowish, or reddish, lily-shaped
flowers, and like other plants of the Bombacacez, abundant fiber on the seeds.
33942. CuHorisiA speciosa St. Hil. : Arvore de paina.

Disiribution.—A tree whose seeds have only a short fiber; found in the proy-
inces of Minas Geraes and Sao Paulo in southern Brazil.

33943. CITHAREXYLUM BARBINERVE Cham.

Distribution.—A low tree, belonging to the verbena family, found in the
valley of the La Plata in Brazil.

83944. Cocos camPEsTRIs Martius. Palm.

Distribution.—An edible-fruited palm found in the provinces of Minas
Geraes and Sao Paulo in Brazil.

33945. CoLLIGUAJA INTEGERRIMA Gillies and Hooker.
Distribution.—A low, euphorbiaceous shrub found in the valleys of the Andes
in the province of Mendoza in Argentina and in Chile.
33946. ComBRETUM FRUTICOSUM (Loefling) Stuntz.
(Gaura fruticosa Loefling, Iter Hispanicum, p. 248, 1758.)
(Combretum laxum Loefling, Reise, p. 320, 1766.)
(C. micropetalum DC., Prodromus, vol. 3, p. 19, 1828.)
(C. loeflingit Eichler, in Martius, Flora Brasiliensis, vol. 14, pt. 2, p. 110,
nor.)

Seeds of this South American shrub were received under the name Com-
bretum micropetalum DC. Eichler, however, in 1867 in his revision of the Bra-
zilian species of the genus Combretum gives the plant the name C. loeflingii,
based on the C. larum of the 1766 edition of Loefling’s travels, not of Jacquin

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33918 to 34038—Continued.
(Enumeratio Plantarum Caribeeum, p. 19, 1760), quite disregarding the fact
that Loefling had previously published the name Gaura fruticosa for this spe-
cies. In accordance with nomenclatorial usage it is necessary to adopt the
earliest specific name, /ruticosa.

Distribution.—An ornamental climbing shrub with orange and green flowers;
found in Brazil.

33947. CoNnyzA AGERATOIDES DOC.

Distribution.—A composite herb found in meadows and cultivated fields in
the island of Madagascar.

33948. CoNYZA CHILENSIS Spreng.

Distribution.—A biennial yellow-flowered herb belonging to the aster family;
found in Chile.

33949. CorpraA corymBosa (L.) G. Don.
(Cordia monosperma R. and S.)

Distribution.—A shrub found in the West Indies and in tropical South
America.
33950. CRINODENDRON PATAGUA Molina. Chequehue.

( Tricuspidaria dependens R. and P.)

See No. 25489 for description.

33951. CuPANIA VERNALIS St. Hil.

Distribution.—A large timber tree found in the province of Rio Grande ‘a
Sul in southern Brazil.

33952. DioscoREA BONARIENSIS Tenore.

Distribution.—A climbing vine found in the vicinity of Buenos Aires in
Argentina.

33953. DoLICHANDRA CYNANCHOIDES Cham.
( Macfaydenia dolichandra Benth.)

Distribution.—A shrubby vine with trumpet-shaped, reddish ae flowers
found in the extratropical forests of Brazil.

33954. EcHINODORUS GRANDIFLORUS (C. and 8S.) Micheli.
(Echinodorus floribundus Seub.)

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial found in stagnant and slow-moving
waters along the coast of South America from Rio de Janeiro to Uruguay.
33955. ENTEROLOBIUM CONTORTISILIQUUM (Vell.) Morong.

(Enterolobium timbouva Mart.)

Distribution.—A large leguminous timber tree found in Paraguay. It is often
planted as a street tree, the wood is much used in carpentry, and the fruits,
called ‘‘orejas de negro,’’ are used to remove spots from linen. Pais

33956. ERYTHRINA CRISTA-GALLI L. .

See No. 32051 for previous introduction.
33957. ERYTHRINA sp.
33958. Eucenia MATO Grisebach.

Distribution.—A tree with edible fruits, forming the principal part of the
forests in the vicinity of Tucuman in Argentina.
33959. EvGENIA PUNGENS Berg.

Distribution.—An edible-fruited tree with hard wood found in the byovincs
of Sao Paulo in Brazil.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 71
° ; é

33913 to 34038—Continued.
. 33960. ExcorcaRIA MARGINATA (Klotsch) Grisebach.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree found on hill slopes and along streams in
the province of Goyas in Brazil.
83961. Exocontum puRGA (Wendr.) Bentham. Jalap.

(Ipomoea purga Hayne.)

;
;

**A Mexican climbing plant, with salver-shaped purplish flowers, which fur-
nishes the true jalap tubers of commerce. These are roundish, of variable size,
the largest being about as large as an orange, and of a dark color. They owe
their well-known purgative properties to their resinous ingredients, and hence
worm-eaten tubers are more valued than sound ones, as the insects eat the
farinaceous and woody portions of the tuber and leave the resin.” (M. T.
Masters, in Treasury of Botany.)

Distribution.—Fouxd in the mountains of Mexico and southward to Peru.
33962. FaGara HYEMALIS (St. Hil.) Engler.

(Zanthorylum hyemale St. Hil.)
; Distribution.—A small tree whose timber is suitable for furniture; found in
the southern provinces of Brazil and in Paraguay and Argentina.
|

338968. Ficus SUBTRIPLINERVIS Martius.

Distribution.—The woods in the vicinity of Cuyaba in the province of Matto
Grosso in Brazil.

33964. FLOURENSIA CAMPESTRIS Grisebach.
Distribution.—On the plains in the province of Cordoba in Argentina.

| 33965. GLEDITSIA AMORPHOIDES (Griseb.) Taub.
: (Garugandra amor phoides Griseb.)

A spiny tree with reddish, somewhat hard wood, much used for building.

: The ripe fruit, called ‘‘Canbanambi” in the Chaco, gives off an odor which
F _ causes sneezing, due to the presence of saponin.

: 33966. GoMPHRENA ROSEA Grisebach.

| Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial belonging to the amaranth family;
. found on rocky hillsides in the province of Cordoba in Argentina.

| 83967. GOTHOFREDA COERULEA (Don) Kuntze.

(Oxypetalum coeruleum Decne.)

Distribution.—A blue-flowered climbing shrub belonging to the milkweed
family, found in Argentina.

; 33968. GoTHOFREDA SOLANOIDES (Hook. and Arn.) Kuntze.

(Oxypetalum solanoides Hook. and Arn.)

Distribution.—A climbing shrub found on the plains in the province of Buenos
Aires in Argentina.
33969. GoUANIA coRYLIFOLIA Raddi.

Distribution.—A climbing shrub belonging to the buckthorn family; found
in the province of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
33970. GoURLIEA DECORTICANS Gillies. Chafar.

A shrubby legume, often forming a small tree, having fleshy pods with a single
seed and asmall, yellow, pealike flower. The pulp of the fleshy pods is used to
flavor wines in Buenos Aires and is a favorite fruit of the Argentinos.

Distribution.—Found in the provinces of Cordoba and Mendoza in Argentina.
33971. GUETTARDA URUGUENSIS Cham. and Schlecht.

Distribution.—A tall shrub belonging to the Rubiacezw; found in copses and
forests along river banks in the central provinces of Brazil.

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33913 to 34038—Continued.
33972. HerreRoPreRIS UMBELLATA St. Hilaire.
Distribution.—A shrubby climber belonging to the Malpighiacese; found in
moist soil in the province of Entre Rios in Brazil.
33973. JacoBINIA coccINEA (Aubl.) Hiern.
Distribution.—A shrubby perennial with scarlet flowers found along streams —
in the mountains in French Guiana and in northern Brazil.
33974. JopinaA RHOMBIFOLIA Hooker and Arnott.
(Iodina rhombifolia Hook. and Arn.)

Distribution.—A shrub or low tree belonging to the sandalwood family; found
in the southern provinces of Brazil and in Uruguay.
33975. JUGLANS AUSTRALIS Grisebach. Walnut.

Distribution.—A large tree whose timber is much used for furniture; found -
on the slopes of the Andes in the vicinity of Oran in northern Argentina.
33976. JAcOBINIA SUBERECTA Andre.
33977. Justicia vENTRICOSA Wallich.

Distribution.—An evergreen shrub with scarlet flowers found in the province |
of Kwangtung in China, and in Pegu and Tenasserim in India.
33978. Lass HASTATA (Cav.) Kuntze.

(Pavonia hastata Cav.)

Distribution.—A shrubby plant belonging to the mallow family; found in the
province of Cordoba in Argentina.
33979. LaTHYRUS MAGELLANICUS Lamarck. “ .

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial legume with bluish-purple flowers
found at the Straits of Magellan.
33980. LrucarNna GLAuca (L.) Benth.
33981. LirHREA MOLLEOIDES (Vell.) Engler.

(Lithrea aroeirinha March.)

The juice of the fruit when fermented gives a drink like the Indian chicha |

made from maize.

—

Distribution.—A shrub found on the edges of forests and along streams in the
provinces of Minas Geraes and Sao Paulo in Brazil, and in Bolivia.
33982. ALEGRIA DIVARICATA (Martius) Stuntz.

(Liihea divaricata Martius, Nova Genera et Species, vol. 1, p. 101, 1824.)

Seeds of this tiliaceous tree from Guiana were received under the name Liihza
divaricata Mart. The generic name Lithea was first used in 1793, by F. W. —
Schmidt (Neue und Seltene Pflanzen, p. 23), for a verbenaceous genus, thus ©
invalidating the Willdenovian tiliaceous Luehea, published in 1801 (Neue
Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin, vol. 3, p. 410). The next name given ©
the genus is Alegria, published in 1824 by De Candolle (Prodromus, vol. 1, p.
516) with a single species, A. candida. This is recognized as congeneric with —
the present plant, and the generic name Alegria is therefore adopted.

A tree belonging to the linden family, with very light, close-grained, white
wood, used for musket stocks and wooden shoes.

Distribution.—Found in the province of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
33983. MaBa sp.

Seeds of this plant were received under the name Maba argentinensis, but
the place of publication of this species has not as yet been found.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 73

$3018 to 34038—Continued.

833984. MANDEVILLA SUAVEOLENS Lindl.

-Distribution.—A climbing shrub with large white flowers found in the vicinity
of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

83985. MENODORA INTEGRIFOLIA (Cham. and Schlecht.) Steudel.

Distribution.—A shrub found on dry sterile hills and plains in the valley
of the La Plata in Argentina.
33986. Mimosa appressa Hook. and Arn.
_ Distribution.—A leguminous shrub found in the province of Entre Rios in
Argentina.
33987. Mrvosa sepiaria Bentham.

Distribution.—Common in hedges in southern Brazil and northward to
Bahia and Pernambuco.
83988. MorreNIA oporRATA (Hook. and Arn.) Lindl.

Distribution.—A twining vine with greenish, sweet-smelling flowers belong-
ing to the milkweed family; found in the vicinity of Buenos Aires In Argentina.

33989. MyroxyLON SALZMANNI (Clos) Kuntze.
: (Xylosma salzmanni Eichl.)

Distribution.—A tree found in the provinces of Bahia and Sao Paulo in Brazil.
33990. NaGera ANDINA (Poepp.) Mueller.
(Podocarpus andina Poepp.)

Distribution.—A small tree belonging to the yew family: found on the slopes
of the Andes in southern Chile.

33991. Heria saricrroua Link and Otto.
(Nesaea salicifolia H. B. K.)

A bushy shrub with willowlike leaves and yellow flowers in the axils of the
leaves. The twigs are strewn on the floors to drive away flies, and a decoction
_of the leaves is used as a sudorific.

Distribution.—Steep mountain slopes from San Luis Potosi in northern
Mexico southward through Mexico, Central America, and South America to

Uruguay.
33992. NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS Bur.

Distribution.—A decumbent herbaceous perennial with blue and white
flowers; found in Chile; often cultivated in greenhouses.

33993. PARKINSONIA ACULEATA L.

See No. 32820 for previous introduction.
33994. PaTAGONULA AMERICANA L.

Distribution.—A shrub belonging to the borage family; found in southern
Argentina and southward to the Straits of Magellan.

83995. Prarria Giauca (H. B. K.) Spreng.
33996. PuHatocaLiis GRaciiis (Klatt) Kuntze.
(Cypella gracilis Baker.) :

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial belonging to the iris family and hav-
ing yellow, lilac-tinged flowers; found in central Brazil and in Paraguay.
33997. PHALOCALLIS HERBERT! (Herbert) Kuntze.

(Cypella herberti Herbert.) .

“This pretty little Buenos Airean iris may with me claim to have been the
most satisfactory flower of the year in the garden. Its first blossom opened

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33913 to 34038—Continued. _

on the last day of June, and the last withered on October 24. Not a single day
since the commencement of its flowering, a period of nearly four months, has
it been without expanded blooms, sometimes 20 to 30, sometimes but a bare
half dozen. As in the case with its relatives, the Tigridias, the blossoms only
retain their beauty for a day, but they are produced in such rapid succession
that their speedy decease is unremarked. How many hundred of flowers my
dozen or so bulbs have produced this year I have no idea, but the number has
probably exceeded a thousand. The 3-petaled, apricot-yellow blossoms, with
the narrow black band bisecting each petal, and the beautiful modeled center,
are quite charming; and the knowledge that every day there will be fresh
flowers to admire gave the plant an increased value. They made particularly
vigorous growth, their flower stems just exceeding 3 feet in height. They are
growing in a narrow, raised border facing southwest and backed by a wall.
The soil is a mixture of peat, leaf mold, a little loam, and a large propomtion of
coarse grit.’’ (S. W. Fitzherbert, Gardeners’ Chronicle, December 3, 1904.)

Distribution.—A_ bulbous-rooted perennial of the iris family, having yellow

flowers; found in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
33998. PHILIBERTELLA RIPARIA (Decaisne) Stuntz.
(Sarcostemma riparium Decaisne, in De Candolle, Prodromus, vol. 8, p.
540, 1844.)

Seeds of this asclepiadaceous climber from Brazil were received under the
name Philibertia riparia (Decaisne) Malme (Bulletin de 1’ Herbier Boissier, ser.
2, vol. 3, p. 68, 1902). Miss Anna Murray Vail has shown (Bulletin, tone
Beanie Club, vol. 24, p. 305, 1897) that the generic name“Philibertia as
applied here must be rplani ty Philibertella. The plant in question was
originally described by Decaisne as Sarcostemma riparium, which is here made
the basis of the new combination, Philibertella riparia.

33999. PuyToracca piorca L.

See No. 31482 for description.

34000. PrrerapENIA CEBIL Grisebach. Cebil colorado

Distribution.—A leguminous tree, constituting most of the forest in the ~
vicinity of La Cruz in the province of Tucuman in Argentina.

34001. PrirraDENIA RIGIDA Bentham. Cebil blanco.

Furnishes angico gum, similar to gum arabic. Very rich in tannin, the bark
sometimes running 40 per cent.

Distribution.—An unarmed shrub or tree found in Brazil.

34002. PITHECOCTENIUM SQUALUS (Vell.) DC.

Distribution.—A bignoniaceous, shrubby climber with yellow flowers found —
along streams in Brazil.

34003. PLaAzIA ARGENTEA (Don) Kuntze.
(Hyalis argentea D. Don.)

Distribution.—A shrubby perennial composite growing in na patches on
the plains in southern Argentina.

34004. PLUMBAGO SCANDENS L. Devil’s-herb.
A most energetic blistering agent when fresh. Native of the Dominican
Republic.

Distribution.—A shrubby climber found in the warmer parts of America from
San Luis Potosi, in Mexico, southward to Brazil and Chile; also in southern
Florida and the West Indies.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 75

33918 to 34038—Continued.

34005. PoLyMNIA SONCHIFOLIA Poepp. and Endl.
Distribution.—A composite found in Peru.

34006. Marrynia LuTea Lindley.
Distribution.—A yellow-flowered herbaceous plant found in southern Brazil

and Uruguay.

34007. Prosopis cHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz. Algaroba.
See No. 31238 for description.

34008. Prosopis nigra Hieron. Black algaroba.

Distribution.—A tree found on the slopes of the mountains in western Argen-
tina from the province of Cordoba southward.

34009. PTEROGYNE NITENS Tulasne.

Distribution.—A leguminous tree with hard wood found in the province of
Bahia in Brazil.

34010. Rivina uumius L.

Distribution.—A partly shrubby perennial found from Arkansas to Florida
and Texas and throughout tropical and subtropical America; also introduced
in the Old World Tropics.

34011. Ronis parvirLora St. Hil.

Distribution.—A tall shrub or small tree belonging to the Annona family,
found in the primeval forests of southern Brazil.

34012. RUELLIA LORENTZIANA Griseb.

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial found in the province of Tucuman in
Argentina.

34013. RupRECHTIA FAGIFOLIA Meisner.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree belonging to the buckwheat family and
having yellow flowers with a rosy tinge on opening; found in the province of
Bahia in Brazil.

34014. Saux cuiensis Mol. Willow.

This tree has been listed in previous numbers of these inventories as Salix
humboldtiana Willd. The earliest name given to the species, however, was
Salix chilensis, given by Molina (Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili, p. 137,
1782).

See No. 28710 for description.

34015. SaLPicHROA RHOMBOIDEA (Gillies and Hook.) Miers.

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial belonging to the potato family and
having edible fruits; found in hedges in the vicinity of Buenos Aires in
Argentina. é
34016. ScHINoPSIS LORENTzII (Griseb.) Engler. Quebracho colorado.

(Quebrachia lorentzii Griseb.)

This produces less quebracho than Schinopsis balansae, but of better quality.

Distribution.—The provinces of Tucuman and Santiago del Estero in Argen-
tina.

34017. ScHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS AROIERA (Vell.) March. Molle.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree resembling the California pepper tree;

*found in dry woods in the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
384018. SERJANIA EXARATA Radlk.

Distribution.—A climbing shrub belonging to the Sapindacez; found in deep

woods along the banks of the upper Amazon in Brazil.

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33913 to 34038—Continued.

34019. SesBAN PAULENSIS Barb. Rodr.

Description.—A legume found in the province of Sao Paulo in Brazil.

34020. DAUBENTONIA TRIPETI Poiteau.

The genus Daubentonia is generally considered as a subgenus of Sesban, but —
examination of the seeds and pods shows sufficient differences to warrant us in
following Dr. John K. Small in retaining it as a distinct genus.

Distribution.—A shrub with evenly pinnate leaves and yellow flowers found
in Argentina.

34021. Sia Bonarrensis Willd.

Distribution—A shrubby plant belonging to the mallow family; found in
the vicinity of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

34022. SoLANUM BONARIENSE L.

Distribution.—An unarmed, solanaceous, shrubby perennial found in culti- |
vated fields in the region of Buenos Aires in Argentina.

34023. SreNOLOBIUM STANS (L. ) Seemann. .
(Tecoma stans Juss.) —

Distribution —A partly shrubby perennial belonging to the Bignoniacex;
found in sandy soil from Florida and southern Texas southward through Mexico ©
and Central America.

' 34024. Srenotosium stans (L.) Seemann.
(Tecoma stans Juss.)

34025. SrropHOPAPPUS SPECIOSUS (Less.) Stuntz. “
( Vernonia speciosa Less., Linnea, vol. 4, Pp. 290, 1829.)
(Stilpnopappus speciosus (Less.) aaa in Martius, Flora ios

vol. 6, pt. 2, p. 138, 1876.)

Seeds of this asteraceous Brazilian species have been received under the name ~
Stilpnopappus speciosus (Less.) Baker. The genus Stilpnopappus was pub- —
lished by Martius in De Candolle (Prodromus, vol. 5, p. 75, 1836), but the genus ~
Strophopappus was published on the same page above the Stilpnopappus ~
publication. Inasmuch as the two are recognized as congeneric, the earlier —
name should be used. :

Distribution.—A shrubby composite found on dry hill slopes in the Eevee
of Matto Grosso, Minas Geraes, and Sao Paulo in Brazil.

34026. STIGMAPHYLLON JATROPHAEFOLIUM Juss.

Distribution.—A_ yellow-flowered shrubby climber found along the rocky
banks of the Uruguay River in the province of Rio Grande do Sul. : |

34027. STIGMAPHYLLON LITTORALE Juss.
Distribution.—A climbing shrub found along the La Plata in Brazil.
34028. TacEeTEes minvuta L. |
Distribution.—An annual composite found in waste places in the vicinity of ©
Valparaiso in Chile, at Buenos Aires in Argentina, and in central Brazil.
34029. TERMINALIA TRIFOLIATA Spreng. .

Distribution.—A tree or tall shrub with 3-parted leaves and flattened, winged —
fruits, found in Brazil.
34030. TiruaNa TIPU eee Lillo.
(Machaerium (Tipuana) tipu Benth., Hook. Journal, Botany, vol? 5, p.
267, 1853.) | |
Seeds of this Bolivian mimosaceous tree were received under the name
Tipuana speciosa Benth. (Journal, Linnean Society of Botany, vol. 4, Supple-

para
a a APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912. 77
913 to 34038—Continued.
ment, p. 72, 1860), with the citation of Bentham’s own Machaerium (Tipuana)
tipu. That this earlier name should be adopted under the rules of nomenclature
Was recognized in 1910 by Lillo (in Venturi and Lillo, Contribucidén al Conoci-
miento de los Arboles de la Argentina, p. 58), who used the name Tipuana tipa
_. Without full citation or adequate description.
«$4031. TovurNeErorTIA ELEGANS Cham.
Distribution.—A shrub belonging to the Borage family and bearing panicles
of flowers with laciniate corollas, found in central Brazil.
34032. VaALLEsI4 GLABRA (Cav.) Link.

i ( Vallesia cymbaefolia Ortega.)
__——sé*Distribution.—An erect shrub with white flowers growing in waste places in
Peru.
«84083. Vanmosmopsis porycePHALa (DC.) Schult.-Bip.
! 238 _- Distribution—A shrubby composite found on the plains in the province of
' Minas Geraes in Brazil.

- $4034. VeERBESINA ARNOTT Baker.
Distribution. —In fields and on plains in the province - Entre Rios in Argen-
- tina and in Paraguay.
34035. VERNONIA NITIDULA Less.

J

‘3 ___ Distribution.—A partly shrubby composite found in fields along streams in
ade Ls central Brazil.
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4

34036. VERNONIA squamuLosa Hook. and Arn.
Distribution —A shrubby composite found in the woods in the province of
~ Tucuman i in Argentina.
34037. VITEX MONTEVIDENSIS Cham.
_ Distribution —A verbenaceous tree with valuable hardwood found in the
ar ie ‘southern provinces of Brazil and in Paraguay.
2 ooh 34038. (Undetermined.)

4

: ( 3¢ . ASPARAGUS DREPANOPHYLLUS Welw. Asparagus.
__ From St. Andre lez Lille, France. Purchased from Mr. Ch. Maillard. Received
June 29, 1912.

ee No. 13319 for previous introduction.

4040 and 34041. Crrrvs spp.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. P. Morange, local director of
— and Commercial Service of Cochin China. Received June 29,
is of the following:

, ~~ g404o. Crrrus nosis Lour. Orange.
¢ a Te * Ogibé.””

84041. Crraus sp.

| oS “Citron Mot.”

fT

* _ “These two varieties reproduce themselves well from seed.” (Morange.)

~

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

34042 to 34045.

From Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Pro-
schowsky, Chemin des Grottes, St. Helene. Received June 20, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Proschowsky:
34042. BERBERIS NAPAULENSIS (DC.) Spreng. — Barberry.
‘‘A strikingly beautiful evergreen, large and bushy. Producing abundantly
its berries, which can be used in different ways; for instance, the juice, easily
pressed out, may be boiled with sugar.”

34043. EvupaToRIUM ATRORUBENS (Lemaire) Beddome.

34044. Mimosa GLoMERATA Forskal.
34045. Rubus sp.

“This is a plant whose origin is unknown to me. I receive seeds from many
places, and sometimes the ants carry them to different parts of my garden, —
where they germinate in such a way that I can not trace their origin. Three ©
years ago a seedling came up which was easily seen to be Rubus. I planted it —
out the following year and it is now a large climber, reaching nearly to the top
of an olive tree. The plant has beautiful evergreen leaves, rose-colored flowers,
and produces an abundance (several kilos) of yellow, very good and juicy fruits. —
I suppose that the plant may possibly be new or rare in culture.” .

34046 to 34049. |
From Australia. Presented by Mr. E. Breakwell, economic botanist, Department
of Agriculture, Sydney, New South Wales. Received June 19;.1912. |
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Breakwell:
34046. ANDROPOGON PERTUSUS (L.) Willd. Pitted bluegrass.

‘““A grass similar to Andropogon sericeus in habitat. Yields abundant and
nutritious feed and, like its congeners, endures drought and frost splendidly.”

“Very widely distributed in Australia. A most palatable grass to stock.
Grows over 3 feet high on good soil and never less than 1 foot on the worst of
soils. Keeps green all the year round and is with difficulty affected by drought
or frost.”’

.
;
34047. ANDROPOGON SERICEUS R. Brown. Queensland bluegrass.

34048. PANICUM DIVARICATISSIMUM R. Brown. Spider grass.

‘‘New South Wales has for two years been suffering from a most severe
drought, about 1 inch of rain having fallen in six months, in some places in the
interior. This grass, in spite of the droughty conditions, remained green when
other vegetation was completely nee up. As it is a most palatable and
nutritious fodder it is of great promise.’

Distribution.—A low grass found in South Australia, Queensland, and New
South Wales.

34049. Panicum EFFUSUM R. Brown.
“Widely distributed. Very nutritious and palatable; drought resisting.” —

Distribution.—A grass found in Queensland and New South Wales in Aus-
tralia.

34050. ANNONA PURPUREA Moc. and Sessé. lama.
From Tehuantepec, Mexico. Presented by Mr. W. W. Miller, Los Angeles, Cal.
Received June 15 and July 6, 1912.
“These seeds came irom an extremely large ilama fruit, probably 8 inches in diam-
eter. The fruit grows on a tree more like a mulberry than ny other tree I know of

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-34050—Continued.
grown in the North. I have never known the fruit to grow north of the south end of
the State of Vera Cruz or Oaxaca. It grows in a very warm, moist climate.

“The fruit is something like a cherimoya, but is of a more delicate flavor. The
trees are not prolific bearers; perhaps a dozen fruits on one tree is as many as I have
ever seen growing at one time. The seeds came from a fruit I brought from Mexico
last September.”’ (W. W. Miller.)

34051. Bompax sp.

From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. E. D. Merrill, botanist, Department
of the Interior, Bureau of Science, Manila. Received June 17, 1912.

**Seeds and floss of an apparently undescribed bombacaceous plant, possibly Bom-
bax. It was recently collected on Camaguin Island, near the active volcano.
Tt strikes me that the floss is both softer and lighter than is that of the commercial
-kapoc (Eriodendron ceiba) [Ceiba pentandra}. I thought it possible that the species,
_ whatever it may prove to be, might be grown in southern Florida, certainly in Porto
Rico, and that it may prove to have some commercial value. Here in the Philippines
it is quite unknown save for the single collection of Camaguin Island.’’ (Merriil.)

“‘T have examined this fiber under the microscope and also have made measurements
of the length. In most respects it is very similar to Japara kapok, which is the best
. grade of kapok imported from Java. The seeds, however, indicate clearly that it is
not the same species as Ceiba pentandra (Eriodendron anfractuosum) cultivated in
Jaya.”’ (Lyster H. Dewey.)

$4052. PisTacta ATLANTICA Desf. Betoom.
From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received June 29, 1912.
_ See Nos. 9325 and 30611 for previous introduction.

3 053 and 34054.

From Peking, China. Presented by Dr. Yamei Kin, Pei-Yang Woman’s Medical
: School and Hospital, East Gate, suburb, Tientsin, China. Received June 26,

1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Kin:
34053. Zea mays L. Corn.
. “This seems to be a true ‘mi pang tze,’ that is, the waxy kind.
a “One ear has some white kernels which, I am told, show that it is a hybrid

and these seeds will not always come true, though in this particular case they
% seem to be of the waxy kind also, as the little farinaceous center indicates.”’
34054. ZizipHus JusuBA Miller. Jujube.
(Zizyphus sativa Gaertner.)
* “Ordinary northern tsao, which forms the main staple product. Selected
____ for size from baskets exposed for sale in the markets at Peking.”’

34055. SoLaNnum sp.

z From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, National Museum.
____ Received June 10, 1912.

_Tubers of this species were received under the name Solanum turmiferum, but the
ace of publication of this name has not yet been found.

_ a

“Of the group Solanum columbianum.” (Wercklé.)

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80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

34056 to 34062. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
From Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Presented by Mr. Charles M. Hatha-

way, jr., American consul. Received June 13, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Hathaway:

34056. Mixed seed.

34057. Mixed seed.

The above seed will be grown for determination and selection.

34058. ‘“‘Ellipsoid, 16 by 274 inches, flesh pinkish orange colored, much less
hard than the following (S. P. I. No. 34059), outside yellow without network,
fine flavor.”’

34059. ‘Same as the following (S. P. I. No. 34060), 184 by 25 inches, excep-
tionally sweet and fine flavored.”’

84060. ‘‘Nearly round, 224 by 26 inches, flattened like the earth, yellow,
marking like Rockyford, flesh very hard, deep orange except near rind.”’

84061. ‘‘Exterior marked like Rockyford but yellow, 19 by 21 inches, other-
wise same asthe following (8S. P. I. No. 34062).”’

34062. ‘‘Nearly round, 19 by 214 inches, yellowish outside, partially cov-
ered with a fine green network resembling a Rockyford cantaloupe in this
and in shape; flesh very solid, green at rim, deep orange inside. This melon
was a trifle underripe.”’

34063. ULmus sp. Karagatch elm.

From Fallon, Nev. Presented by Mr. F.B. Headley, Superintendent, Truckee-
Carson Experiment Farm, Office of Western Agricultural Extension, United
States Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Introduction Field
Station, Chico, Cal., in spring of 1912. Numbered June 29, 1912.

‘Plants »f an elm grown from seed which was se1t to this station by Mr. A. P. Davis, —
of the Reclamation Service, from Byram Ali, Turkestan, Transcaspian Province, —

Russia. Mr. Davis describes this elm as follows:
‘**T am sending you in this mail a small package of seed of Karagatch, a species of
elm that thrives in this place and which I think will thrive in the Carson Valley. It

is a rapid grower and a much harder and better wood than the American elm, while it

is as good or better for windbreak and shade.’

‘These elms made a growth last year of 4 to 8 inches from seeds planted in May.”
( Headley.)
Plants.

34064 and 34065. Carica papaya L. Papaya.

From Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies. Presented by the Tangley Fruit
Co. Received June 28, 1912.
‘‘Fruits from trees the original seed of which was received from Hawaii.” (Tangley
Fruit Co.)
34064. “These seeds were taken from two fruits of medium size and excep-
tionally fine quality.”” (David Fairchild.)
34065. ‘‘The fruit from which these seeds were taken was of medium size
and had a little of the sprightly flavor of a good mango. Those who tasted it
pronounced it the best papaya they had eaten.”” (R. A. Young.)

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34066 and 34067.

From Lucknow, India. Presented by Mr. H. J. Davies, Superintendent Gov-
ernment Botanical Gardens. Received June 4, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
34066. CaprIoLa DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze. Bermuda grass.
34067. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

34068 to 34078.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsberger, Director Botanic
Gardens, Department of Agriculture. Received May 21, 1912.

Plants of the following:
84068 and 34069. Cirrus pEcuMANA (L.) Murray. Pomelo.
34068. Variety djeroek delima.
34069. Variety pandan.
84070. CoNGEA VELUTINA Wight.

Distribution.—A climbing shrub found in Tenasserim in India and in the
islands of the Malay Archipelago.

34071. DammMara ALBA Rumph.
(Agathis loranthifolia Salisb.)
See No. 33093 for previous introduction.
34072 and 34073. Durio ziBETHINUS Murray.
34072. Forma ochroleuca.
34073. Forma lutea.

384074. LANsIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Doekoe.
See Nos. 21823, 22385, and 24431 for previous introductions.
34075. lLircHrt cHINENSIS Sonnerat. Litchi.
(Nephelium litchi Cambess.)
34076. MaNnGiIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

Variety mangga madoe.

84077. NEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM L. Rambutan.
Variety atjeh.

384078. TALAUMA MUTABILIS Blume.
Variety splendens.

34079 to 34084. Palm.

From Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, Curator Botanical
Station. Received June 7, 1912.

~ Seeds of the following:

34079. DercKENIA NOBILIS Wendl.

Distribution.—A tall palm, often 120 feet in height, found in the Seychelles
Islands.

34080. NEPHROSPERMA VANHOUTTEANA (Wendl.) Ball. f.

Distribution.—A palm, often 35 feet in height, found in open places and along
streams in the Seychelles Islands.

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34079 to 34084—Continued.
34081. PHOENICOPHORIUM BORSIGIANUM (Koch) Stuntz.
(Astrocaryum borsigianum C. Koch, Wochenschrift, p. 401, 1859.) ;
(Stevensonia grandifolia Duncan, Flore des Serres, vol. 15, p. 177, 1865.) |

82 _ SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Seeds of this spiny-stemmed palm from the Seychelles Islands were received
under the name Phoenicophorium sechellarum Wendl. (Illustration Horticole,
vol. 12, Miscel., p. 5, 1865). The earliest name given this species, however,
was Astrocaryum borsigianum Koch, which specific name is here adopted. The
name Stevensonia grandifolia Duncan used in the Index Kewensis, although
there cited as appearing in 1862-63, really appeared in April, 1865, as shown
in the text, and Wendland’s name is cited in the synonymy under this name.

Distribution.—A palm with spiny stem and orange-red fruits, common in the
Seychelles Islands.

34082. RoscHERIA MELANOCHAETES Wendl.
See No. 33347 for previous introduction.
34083. VERSCHAFFELTIA SPLENDIDA Wendl.

Distribution.—A tall palm with large leaves, found in rocky places in the
Seychelles Islands.

34084. (Undetermined.)

34085 to 34092.

From Nogent sur Marne, Seine, France. Presented by the Director of the Colonial
Garden. Received June 3, 1912. ;

Plants of the following: oy

34085. CymBopoaon citratus (DC.) Stapf. Citronella grass.
(Andropogon citratus DC.)

34086. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Miller. Cherimoya.
84087. CuRcuMA LONGA L. Turmeric.

Distribution.—An herbaceous plant cultivated and probably native in India;
generally cultivated in the Tropics.

84088. PASSIFLORA LAURIFOLIA L. Passion fruit.

See No. 23879 for previous introduction.

34089. PipEeR nicRUM L. Pepper.

See No. 29467 for previous introduction.

34090. TABERNANTHE 180GA4 Baillon. Iboga.

This shrub, which is cultivated around dwellings in the Kongo because of
the use of its seeds in native medicine, furnishes an alkaloid, ibogain, of con-
siderable interest, which is being investigated for its possible value.

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree found in the Gabon district of I'rench
Kongo in western Africa.

34091. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTAEFOLIA (L.) Schott.

‘“‘In small plants the blades stand nearly horizontal. The petioles are green,
with a whitish bloom, and there is a marginal line of maroon on the sinus
wing.” (R.A. Young.)

34092. ORYZA sp. Perennial rice.

This is a perennial rice from Senegal, West Africa.

‘“‘In the Richard Toll region in North Senegal, Mr. Paul Ammann has dis-
covered a rice that differs from all other African rices in that it has rhizomes and

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85 to 34092—Continued.

multiplies thus without depending on seed. This rice is considered so superior
to other rice that at Saint Louis, Senegal, the natives exchange one calabash
of it for three of imported rice. The stalks of perennial rice, especially when
green, constitute a forage of excellent quality. It grows in rather light soils,
rich in potash and nitrogen but poor in phosphoric acid and lime. These soils
contain also about 0.1 per cent of sodium chloride, so that this rice would prob-
| ably grow in saline soils and might be cultivated where the soil is too salt for
: other crops or in those soils from which it is desirable to remove the salt in order
to grow cotton or other plants.” (Ammann, Bulletin des Séances de la Societé
Nationale d@’ Agriculture de France, vol. 70, pp. 893-900, 1910.)

~ BOTANICAL NOTES AND PUBLICATION OF NEW NAMES.

Under this heading all notes on changes in the nomenclature of
plants introduced by the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduc-
tion, as well as notes on the use of scientific names in a different sense
from the one ordinarily accepted, will be brought together, so that
those interested in such matters may see at a glance what changes
have been found necessary in this inventory without referring to the
pe dy of the publication.

In this inventory the practice has been adopted for the first time
f giving in parenthesis, after the name of each introduction, the name
recognized in the Index Kewensis where that differs in any way from
the name adopted. It is hoped that this will be of considerable
assistance by connecting the names of introductions which have been
che pased under the American Code of Botanical Nomenclature with
e names under which the plants are known in the foreign literature.

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syn
74

NOTES ON INTRODUCTIONS APPEARING IN PREVIOUS
INVENTORIES.

23032. Syrinea MEYERI C. K. Schneider.

~ This North Chinese species of lilac, received from Mr. Frank N. Meyer, June, 1908,
and collected by him at Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China, has been recently
les ribed as a new species under the name Syringa meyert C. K. Schneider (Plantz
W vils onianz, pt. 2, p. 201, 1912.)

932838-4. MeErpDICAGO ARABICA INERMIS P. L. Ricker.

‘ eeds of these bur clovers were listed in Inventory No. 15 as Medicago arabica (L.) All.
Mr. P. L. Ricker, who is making a special study of the Medicagos with a view to mono-
yraphing the various genera of which the aggregate genus is composed, has determined
these numbers as anew subspecies, Medicago arabica inermis Ricker, and has published
4 description and plate thereof in Bulletin No. 267, Bureau of Plant Industry, on Non-
perennial Medicagos, p. 33, pl. 12, fig. 1, lower row, 1913.

2 591, 25089. CHAETOSPERMUM GLUTINOSUM (Blanco) Swingle.

Seeds of this Philippine tree were listed under the name Below glutinosa (Blanco)

; 7 els, in Inventory No. 18 of thisseries. As a result of his recent studies of the citrus

fruits and their wild relatives, Mr. Walter T. Swingle has decided that this species is

en titled to rank as a genus distinct from Belou and has published the new combina-
m Chaetospermum glutinosum (Blanco) Swingle (Journal of the Washington Academy
Rieences, vol. 3, p. 102, 1913.)

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84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

28799 to 28800. FrRONIELLA LucIDA (Scheff.) Swingle.

Seeds of this plant were listed in Inventory No. 24, as Feronia lucida Scheff. Mr.
Walter T. Swingle, however, in Bulletin de la Société botanique de France, vol. 59, —
p. 781, 1912) has recognized this plant as belonging to a genus distinct from Feronia ~
and has included it in Feroniella. |

29341. FERONIELLA OBLATA Swingle.

Seeds of this plant were received under the name Feronia elephantum from Mr. P.
Morange, director of the Agricultural and Commercial Service, Saigon, Cochin China.
In a recent publication (Bulletin de la Société botanique de France, vol. 59, p. 779, —
1912) Mr. Walter T. Swingle has made this plant the type of a new genus, Feroniella,
distinct from Feronia, and has named it Feroniella oblata.

31872. ARISTOCLESIA ESCULENTA (Arruda) Stuntz.

In a recent letter Mr. C. F. Mead, who presented the seed on which this number is
based, called our attention to the fact that the quoted description applied rather to —
No. 34309, sent in by him later, and gives the following description of the pacuri:

“The pacuri is a large forest tree, growing to a height of 20 meters in some instances. —
The fruit is a bright-yellow color, about the size of a hen’s egg, very similar in looks —
to the ordinary lime, but of a deeper yellow color.”

NOTES ON INTRODUCTIONS APPEARING IN THE PRESENT
INVENTORY.

The following names are either first published here < or are used in a)
sense different from the accepted one. .

33281. Hoxtcus sorcuum L.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

This plant, which has been listed in previous numbers of these inventories as Andro-
pogon sorghum (L.) Brot., and is listed in the Index Kewensis as Sorghum vulgare Pers.,
has been identified as the type of the genus Holcus by Mr. A. 8. Hitchcock, Bureau of —
Plant Industry, who says (Grasses of Cuba, Contributions from U. 8. National Herba-
rium, vol. 12, pt. 6, p. 195, 1909): ‘‘ Holcus sorghum L. must be considered the type of
the genus Holcus, since it is the most important economic species of the genus, and, ©
further, since, in the fifth edition of his Genera Plantarum, Linnzus refers to the
genus Sorgum Mich [eli] as a synonym of Holcus.” It is therefore necessary to use this —
original Linnzean name for the sorghum. .

33306. HEpDYSARUM HEDYSAROIDES (L.) Stuntz.
(Astragalus hedysaroides L., Species Plantarum, p. 756, 1753.)

Seeds of this species were received from St. Petersburg under the name Hedysarum
obscurum L. This name was published in 1759 by Linnzeus (Systema Nature, ed.
10, p. 1171) and the species is there based on Astragalus hedysaroides L. As the earliest
specific name, hedysaroides should be adopted.

33428. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown.
(Panicum glaucum L., Species Plantarum, p. 56, 1753.)

This species, which has been listed in previous numbers of the inventories as Pen-
nisetum americanum (L.) Schum. and in the Index Kewensis as P. typhoideum Rick.,
was first described by Linnzeus (Species Plantarum, p. 56, 1753) as Panicum glaucum,
based on a specimen from Ceylon. This specimen, which is still preserved in the
British Museum, has been identified by Trimen (Journal Linnean Society, vol. 24,
p. 136, 1896) as the pearl millet, and it is therefore necessary to use the name Pennisetum
glaucum for this plant.

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33495. ARISTOTELIA CHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz.
(Cornus chilensis Molina, Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili, p. 178,
1782.)

Seeds of this small evergreen tiliaceous tree from Chile were received under the
name Aristotelia macqui L’Herit. (Stirpes novae, p. 31, pl. 16, 1784). The earliest
- name given to the plant, however, was Cornus chilensis, published by Molina in 1782.
It is necessary, therefore, to make the new combination, Aristotelia chilensis.

$3507. AssonzIA CALANTHA (Schum.) Stuntz.

This tropical African sterculiaceous shrub was received under the name Dombeya
calantha Schumann (Engler Monog. Afr. Pfl. vol. 5, p. 28, 1900). It has been shown,
however, in Inventory 24 of this series (Bur. Pl. Ind. Bul. 223, p. 64, 1911) that
_ Assonia is the correct name for this genus, and it is therefore necessary to use that

_ name for this species.
33550. Prosopis CHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz.
(Ceratonia chilensis Molina, Saggio sulla Storia Naturale oe Chili, p. 172,
1782.)
(Mimosa juliflora Swartz, Prodromus, p. 85, 1788.)
‘{ (Prosopis juliflora (Swartz) DC., Prodromus, vol 2, p.447, 1825.)
Seeds of this mimosaceous tree from Chile were received under the name Prosopis
juliflora (Swartz) DC., based on Mimosa juliflora Swartz. The earliest name given
this plant, however, was Ceratonia chilensis Molina, published in 1782, which specific
| name it is necessary to adopt.
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_ $8551. ACACIA SCORPIOIDES (L.) W. F. Wight.

This plant was received under the name Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd., under which
_ mame it had been listed in previous numbers of theseinventories. The earliest name
given this plant was Mimosa scorpioides L. (Species Plantarum, p. 521, 1753), as was
recognized by Mr. W. F. Wight in 1905 (Useful Plants of Guam, Contributions from
U.S. National Herbarium, vol. 9, p. 173).

33563. CERBERA THEVETIA L.

Seeds of this species were received under the name Thevetia nereifolia Juss. The
_ earliest name for this plant was Cerbera thevetia L. (Species Plantarum, p. 209, 1753).
The type of the genus Cerbera, as determined by the references in Linnzeus’s Genera
plantarum, 1754, is C. ahouaj L. (Species Plantarum, p. 208), with which C. thevetia is
universally regarded as congeneric. For this reason the original generic name Cer-
bera should be retained for this species as well as for C. ahouaj, which is generally
known as Thevetia ahouaj.

33570. GuUILANDINA BoNDUC L.
(Caesalpinia bonducella Flem., Asiatic Researches, vol. 11, p. 159,
1810.)

_ The name generally applied to the gray-seeded nicker nut is Caesalpinia bonducella
Fleming. Trimen, in the Journal of the Linnean Society, vol. 24, p. 141, 1887, has
identified as Caesalpinia bonducella the specimen of Flora Zeylanica, No. 156, on which
Linnzus based his Guilandina bonduc in Species Plantarum, p. 381, 1753. Accord-
‘ing to the present rules of botanical nomenclature, it is necessary to adopt this earlier
name for this species. (See Science, vol. 37, p. 921, 1913.)

33614. CHAETOCHLOA INTERMEDIA (Roem. and Schult.) Stuntz.
(Setaria intermedia Roem. and Schult., Systema Vegetabilium, vol. 2,
p. 489, 1817.)
_ The seeds of this Indian grass were received as a species of Setaria and were iden-
tified as Setaria intermedia, which seems not to have been heretofore transferred to the
genus Chaetochloa.

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86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

33615. CHAETOCHLOA LUTESCENS (Weigel) Stuntz.
(Panicum lutescens Weigel, Observationes botanice, p. 20, 1772.)

Seeds of this species have been listed in previous numbers of these inventories as
Chaetochloa glauca (L.) Scribner, based on Panicum glaucum L. (Species Plantarum,
p. 56, 1753). The type of Linnzus’s species has been determined as Pennisetum
glaucum (L.) R. Br., hitherto listed in these inventories as Pennisetum americanum (L.)
Schum. It is necessary, therefore, to adopt for the plant under discussion the earliest
specific name, lutescens.

33786. CyMBOPOGON cITRATUS (DC.) Stapf.
(Andropogon citratus DC.)

This species and the next (No. 33787) have been listed in previous numbers of these
inventories as Andropogon citratus and A. nardus, respectively, but recent students
of grasses, and especially Stapf, who has published a monograph of the oil grasses,
recognize the two as belonging to the distinct genus Cymbopogon.

33854. HeELENIUM GLAUCUM (Cav.) Stuntz.
(Cephalophora glauca Cavanilles, Icones, vol. 6, p. 80, pl. 599, 1801.)

Seeds of this asteraceous plant from Chile were received under the name Cepha-
lophora glauca Cay. Since Cephalophora is now considered merely a section of the
genus Helenium, it is necessary to use the name Heleniwm glaucum, which seems
never to have been published.

33871. FLAVERIA BIDENTIS (L.) Robinson.
(Ethulia bidentis L., Mantissa, p. 110, 1767.) =
( Milleria contrayerba Cav., Icones, vol. 1, p. 2, 1791.) i
(Flaveria contrayerba (Cav.) Persoon, Synopsis, vol. 2, p. 489, 1807.)

Seeds of this asteraceous biennial from Chile were received under the name Flaveria
contrayerba (Cav.) Persoon. The earliest name to be applied to the plant, however,
is Ethulia bidentis L., as shown by Robinson (Proc. Amer. Acad., vol. 43, p. 42, 1907.)

33928. SALOA HIERONYMI (Urban) Stuntz.
(Blumenbachia hieronymi Urban, Jahrbuch K. Botanisches Garten,
Berlin, vol. 3, p. 249, 1884.)

Seeds of this loasaceous plant from Argentina were received under the name Blu-
menbachia hieronymt. The generic name Blumenbachia was first used by Koeler in
1802 (Descriptio graminum, p. 28) for a genus of grasses, based on Holcus haleppensis,
thus invalidating its use in 1825 by Schrader (Commentationes K. Gesellschaft Wissen-
schaft Gottingen, vol. 6, p. 92) for the present loasaceous genus. As no other name has
been given to this genus, the name Saloa, anagram of Loasa, to which the plant was
formerly assigned, is here adopted as the generic name, the type being Saloa insignis
(Blumenbachia insignis Schrad.)

33946. COMBRETUM FRUTICOSUM (Loefling) Stuntz.
(Gaura fruticosa Loefling, Iter Hispanicum, p. 248, 1758.)
(Combretum laxum Loefling, Reise, p. 320, 1766.)
(C. micropetalum DC., Prodromus, vol. 3, p. 19, 1828.)
(C. loeflingw Eichler, in’ Martius, Flora Brasiliensis, vol. 14, pt. 2, p. 110,
1867.)

Seeds of this South American shrub were received under the name Combretum

micropetalum DC. Eichler, however, in 1867, in his revision of the Brazilian species
of the genus Combretum gives the plant the name C. loeflingii, based on the C. larum
of the 1766 edition of Loefling’s travels, not of Jacquin (Enumeratio Plantarum

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33946— Continued.
_ Caribeum, p. 19, 1760), quite disregarding the fact that Loefling had previously pub-
_ lished the name Gaura fruticosa for this species. In accordance with nomenclatorial
usage, it is necessary to adopt the earliest specific name, /fruticosa.

33982. ALEGRIA DIVARICATA (Martius) Stuntz.
(Liihea divaricata Martius, Nova Genera et Species, vol. 1, p. 101, 1824.)

Seeds of this tiliaceous tree from Guiana were received under the name Liihea
divaricata Mart. The generic name Liihea was first used in 1793 by F. W. Schmidt
(Neue und Seltene Pflanzen, p. 23), for a verbenaceous genus, thus invalidating the

_ Willdenovian tiliaceous Luehea, published in 1801 (Neue Schriften Gesellschaft

_ Naturforschende Freunde Berlin, vol. 3, p. 410). The next name given the genus is

_ Alegria, published in 1824 by De Candolle (Prodromus, vol. 1, p. 516) with a single
species, A. candida. This is recognized as congeneric with the present plant and the
generic name Alegria is therefore adopted.

$3998. PHILIBERTELLA RIPARIA (Decaisne) Stuntz.

(Sarcostemma riparium Decaisne, in De Candolle, Prodromus, vol. 8, p.
540, 1844.)

Seeds of this asclepiadaceous climber from Brazil were received under the name
Philibertia riparia (Decaisne) Malme (Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier, ser. 2, vol. 3, p.
_ 63, 1902). Miss Anna Murray Vail has shown (Bulletin, Torrey Botanical Club, vol.
' 24, p. 305, 1897) that the generic name Philibertia as applied here must be replaced
_ by Philibertella. The plant in question was originally described by Decaisne as
_ Sarcostemma riparium, which is here made the basis of the new combination, Phili-
bertella riparia.

V
- 34014. Sarrx curensts Mol.

_ This tree has been listed in previous numbers of these inventories as Salix hum-
; boldtiana Willd. The earliest name given to the species, however, was Salix chilensis
1 given by Molina (Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili, p. 137, 1782).

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34020. DAUBENTONIA TRIPETII Poiteau.

‘ The genus Daubentonia is generally considered as a subgenus of Sesban, but an
examination of the seeds and pods shows sufficient differences to warrant us in follow-
ing Dr. John K. Small in retaining it as a distinct genus.

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$4025. SrrRoPHOPAPPUS SPECIOSUS (Less.) Stuntz.
(Vernonia speciosa Less., Linnea, vol. 4, p. 290, 1829.)
(Stilpnopappus speciosus (Less.) Baker, in Martius, Flora Brasiliensis,
vol. 6, pt. 2, p. 138, 1876.)

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4 Seeds of this asteraceous Brazilian species have been received under the name
pe Stilpnopappus speciosus (Less.) Baker. The genus Stilpnopappus was published by
Martius in De Candolle (Prodromus, vol. 5, p. 75, 1836), but the genus Strophopappus
was published on the same page above the Stilpnopappus publication. Inasmuch as
| the two are recognized as congeneric, the earlier name should be used.
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34030. Tipuana Trev (Bentham) Lillo.
(Machaerium (Tipuana) tipu Benth., Hook. Journal, Botany, vol. 5, p.
267, 1853.)
Seeds of this Bolivian mimosaceous tree were received under the name TJipuana
speciosa Benth. (Journal, Linnean Society of Botany, vol. 4, Supplement, p. 72, 1860),
with the citation of Bentham’s own Machaerium (Tipuana) tipu. That this earlier

88 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

34030—Continued.

name should be adopted under the rules of nomenclature was recognized in 1910 by

Lillo (in Venturi and Lillo, Contribucién al Conocimiento de los Arboles de la Argen-
tina, p. 58), who used the name Tipuana tipa without full citation or adequate
description.

34081. PHOENICOPHORIUM BORSIGIANUM (Koch) Stuntz.
(Astrocaryum borsigianum C. Koch, Wochenschrift, p. 401, 1859.)
(Stevensonia grandifolia Duacan, Flore des Serres, vol. 15, p. 177, 1865.)

Seeds of this spiny-stemmed palm from the Seychelles Islands were received under
the name Phoenicophorium sechellarum Wendl. (Illustration Horticole, vol. 12, Miscel.,
p. 5, 1865). The earliest name given this species, however, was Astrocaryum bor-
sigianum Koch, which specific name is here adopted. The name Stevensonia grendi-
folia Duncan used in the Index Kewensis, although there cited as appearing in Flore
des Serres, volume 15, page 177, 1862-63, really appeared in April, 1865, as shown
in the text, and Wendland’s name is cited in the synonymy under this name.

ae

Abelia corymbosa. 33315.
a oschus esculentus, 33749.
Acc i spp., 33652, 33839.
arabica. See A. scorpioides.
ss eavenia, 33833, 33834.
——___ Teueophlloea, 33432.
longifolia, 33838.
melanoxylon, 33840.
moniliformis, 33913.
scorptoides, 33551.
Acer ginnala semenovii, 33355, 33356.
oblongum, 33588.
As turkestanicum, 33316.
Actinidia chinensis, 33431.
nsonia digitata, 33552.

ia buxifolia, 33914.
yno e histrix, 33915.

ay 33508.
Akala. See Rubus hawaiensis.
Albizzia lucida, 33553.
Alegria divaricata, 33982.
\ liz fa (Africa), 33760.
(Chile), 33711, 33712.
Sale also Medicago spp.
roba. See Prosopis chilensis.
+ eee. See Prosopis nigra.
Alle amanda sp., 33651.
a hylus edulis, 33916.
Aln jo, wild (Russia), 33311, 33312.
Alstroemeria ligiu, 33819 to 33822.
Alysi s bupleurifolius, 33599.
pubescens, 33443.
- Tugosus, 33444.
vaginalis, 33598, 33600.
nummularifolius,
33640.

lanceolarium, 33543.
nigrum, 33917.
sissoo, 33554, 33641.
argenieum, 33357.

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la villosa, 33320.
a bicolor, 33654, 33750.

is loranthifolia. See Dammara alba.

sieversti. See A. argenteum.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Andropogon annulatus, 33595, 33596.
citratus. See Cymbopogon ~
citratus.
nardus.
nardus.
pertusus, 33597, 34046.
sericeus, 34047.
sorghum. See MHolcus sor-
ghum.
Anneslia parviflora, 33918.
tweedii, 33919.
Annona cherimola, 34086.
purpurea, 34050.
reticulata, 33745, 33747, 33748.
squamosa, 33746.
Anogeissus sp., 33556.
pendula, 33555.
Anthephora elegans. See <A. hermaphro-
dita.
hermaphrodita, 33692.
Arachis hypogaea, 33426.
Aralia quinquefolia. See Panar quinque-
folium.
Araujia sericifera, 33920.
Argyreia megapotamica, 33921.
nervosa, 33557.
Aristoclesia esculenta, 31872, p. 84.
Aristolochia rotunda, 33763.
Aristotelia chilensis, 33495.

See Cymbopogon

macqui. See A. chilensis.
Arnotto. See Biza orellana.
Arracacha. See Arracacia xanthorrhiza.

Arracacia xanthorrhiza, 33467, 33468.
Arvore de paina. See Chorisia speciosa.
Asparagus (England), 33721 to 33735.

(France), 34039.

(Russia), 33309.

(Teneriffe), 33780.
Asparagus sp., 33735.

africanus, 33723.

albus, 33780.

drepanophyllus, 33724, 34039.

falcatus, 33725.

filicinus, 33715.

madagascariensis, 33726.

myriocladus, 33727.

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90 SEEDS AND

Asparagus plumosus, 33728, 33729.
racemosus, 33730.
retrofractus, 33731.
sarmentosus, 33721, 33732.
schoberioides, 33309.
trichophyllus, 33733.
umbellatus, 33722, 33734.

Asperugo procumbens, 33754.

' Assonia calantha, 33507.

Asteriscium chilense, 33800.

Astragalus hedysaroides. See Hedysarum

hedysaroides.
Astrocaryum borsigianum. See Phoenico-
phorium borsigianum.

Astronium balansae, 33922.

Atripler cristata, 33923.

Avena nuda, 33690.

sativa, 33289, 33644.

Azara sp., 33841.

gilliesii, 33835.

serrata, 33837.

Babul. See Acacia scorpioides.
Baccharis chilquilla. See B. conferiifolia.
confertifolia, 33842.
Backhousia citriodora, 33643.
Banana, Bumulan, 33689.
Baobab. See Adansonia digitata.
Barberry (Chile), 33699, 33843 to 33850.
(France), 34042
(India), 33589.
(Sweden), 33757 to 33759.
See also Berberis spp.
Barley (China), 33691.
Baryzylum dubium, 33924.
Bauhinia kurzii, 33558.
rosea. See B. kurzit.
vahlii, 33559.
Bayberry. See Pimenta acris.
Bean, broad. See Broad bean.
Beaumontia grandiflora, 33544, 33560.
Beet (Sweden), 33674 to 33681.
Beloperone plumbaginifolia, 33925.
Benincasa cerifera. See B. hispida.
hispida, 33626.
Berberis spp., 33589, 33699, 33844 to 33848.
aristata, 33545.
bealei. See B. japonica bealei.
buxifolia, 33496.
chilensis, 33843, 33849, 33850.
cretica, 33757.
hookerit, 33497.
japonica bealei, 33498.
napaulensis, 34042.

PLANTS IMPORTED

Berberis ruscifolia, 33926.

serrata, 33758.

thunbergit, 33759.
Beta vulgaris, 33674 to 33681.
Betoom. See Pistacia atlantica.
Birthwort. See Aristolochia rotunda.
Biza orellana, 33927.
Bluegrass, Queensland, 34047. ~+,3 38
Blumenbachia hieronymi. See Saloa ke ’

ronymi.

Bombaz sp., 34051.
Boquila trifoliata, 33851.
Bradburya brasiliana, 33929.
Brassica sp., 33421.

campestris, 33685 to 33687.

rapa, 33682 to 33684.
Bridal bouquet. See Porana paniculata.
Broad bean (Bolivia), 33458.
Bromelia sp., 33930.
Brunsfelsia mutabilis, 33931.
Bucare. See Erythrina poeppigiana.
Buettneria cordata. See Byttneria cordata.
Bunchosia costaricensis, 33740, 33741.
Byttaeria cordata, 339322.

Cabulla. See Furcraea tuberosa. :
Caesalpinia bonducella. “See Guilandina
bonduc.
melanocar pa, 33933.
Cajan indicum, 33779.
Cajun. See Furcraea cubensis.
Calamus roxburghii, 33561.
Calceolaria sp. See Fagelia sp.
Caldcluvia paniculata, 33853.
Calliandra bicolor. See Anneslia parvi-
flora. :
tweedii. See Anneslia tweedti.
Campomanesia sp., 33934. ; <
Caper. See Capparis spinosa.
Capparis spinosa, 33512.
Capriola dactylon, 33606, 33617, 34066.
Capsicum annuum, 33351, 33637.
Caragana arborescens, 33755.
pygmaea, 33756.
Carica papaya, 33502, 34964, 34065.
Carissa arduina. See C. bispinosa.
bispinosa, 33764. — E
Carrot (Sweden), 33688. é
Caryophyllus jambos, 33777.
Cassia bicapsularis, 33935.
corymbosa, 33936.
glauca, 33562.
grandis, 33781, 33782.
occidentalis 33937.

Na guatemalensis, 33743, 33744.
nicoyensis, 33784.
Cas or bean. See Ricinus communis.
Jebil blanco. See Piptadenia rigida.
— eolorado. See Piptadenia cebil.
Celtis tala, 33938.
enchrus biflorus, 33601 to 33603.
rosema brasilianum. See Bradburya
ras siliana.
ale alo phora glauca. See Helenium glau-

Jerate daicdtiensis. See Prosopis chilensis.
Cer F era thevetia, 33563, 33939.
Cereus quisco, 33824 to 33827, 33829 to
Cl ei ochloa intermedia, 33614.
lutescens, 33615.
haetospermum glutinosum, 24591, 25089,
cia luzulaefolia, 33940.
C] See Gourliea decorticans.
Chequehue. See Crinodendron patagua.
erimoya. See Annona cherimola.
ry, Antonovka, 33658.

Belotelaja, 33661.

Dolgonsha, 33660.

Kniazna Severa, 33657.
Kislakovka, 33659.

laurel. See Laurocerasus lusita-

nica.

(Russia), 33657 to 33665.
-Steclarka, 33663.
: seedlings, 33664, 33665.
___-'Visloucha, 33662.

Thick-pea (Mexico), 33647.

/hryso p / montanus, 33445.
husquea quila, 33667.
T a leti Um, 33647.

= ms
sO Ped
4

elia grass. See Cymbopogon spp.
itrullus vulgaris, 33627, 33630, 33631.
itrus sp., 34041.

__ aurantium sinensis, 33279, 33788.
_ decumana, 34068, 34069.
___ limonum, 33761.

nobilis, 33391, 34040.
atis. See Clematis spp.
matis grewiaeflora, 33765.
_ microphylla, 33766.
orientalis, 33358.
) me Sp., 33648.

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Clerodendrum fallax, 33767.
thomsonae, 33768.
Clover (Russia), 33714.
red, giant (Austria), 33736.
Cocos campestris, 33944.
yatay, 33762.
Colletia spinosa. See C. spinosissima.
spinosissima, 33855, 33856.
Colliguaja integerrima, 33945.
Colutea persica buhsei, 33314.
Combretum fruticosum, 33946.
laxum. See C. fruticosum.
loeflingiti. See C. fruticosum.
micropetalum. See C. fruti-
cosum.
Congea velutina, 34070.
Conyza ageratoides, 33947.
chilensis, 33948.
Cordia corymbosa, 33949.
monosperma. See C. corymbosa.
Coridochloa cimicina, 33610.
Corn (Bolivia), 33448 to 33457.
(British Guiana), 33282 to 33284.
(China), 33459, 34053.
Creole, 33282 to 33284.
Cuzco, 33448 to 33451.
(German East Africa), 33429, 33430
(Maryland), 33672.
Cornus capitata, 33769.
koenigi, 33359.
Corypha elata, 33564.
Cotoneaster pyracantha, 33501.
Cotton, Assil, 33639.
Chantaburi, 33352.
(China), 33797 to 33799.
Karunganni, 33737.
Krung Kao or Kroong Kow, 33353.
Nakon Sritamaraj or Sridhama-
raj, 33354.
(Siam), 33352 to 33354.
Tellapatti, 33738.
Couraivo. See Elaeodendron australe.
Crape myrtle. See Lagersiroemia spe-
ciosa.
Crataegus sp., 33653.
pyracantha.
pyracantha.
Crinodendron patagua, 33950.
Crotalaria medicaginea, 33604, 33605.
Cryptostegia grandiflora, 33405, 33565.
Cucumis melo, 33494, 33513, 33542, 33599,
33625, 33629, 33632, Bais 34055 to
34062.
Cucurbita pepo, 33511, 33541.

See Cotoneaster

92

Cumin. See Cuminum cyminum.
Cuminum cyminum, 33646.
Cupania vernalis, 33951.
Curcuma longa, 34087.
Currajong shrub, 33507.
Currant, black (Chile), 33910.
(Siberia), 33521.
See also Ribes spp.
Custard-apple. See Annona reticulata.
Cymbopogon citratus, 33786, 34085.
nardus, 33787.
Cynodon dactylon. See Capriola dactylon.
Cypella gracilis. See Phalocallis gracilis.
herberti. See Phalocallis herbert.

Dalbergia lanceolaria. See Amerimnon
lanceolarium.
nigra. See Amerimnon nigrum.
sissoo. See Amerimnon sissoo.
Dammara alba, 34071.
Daubentonia tripetii, 34020.
Daucus carota, 33688.
Deckenia nobilis, 34079.
Deguelia timoriensis, 33546, 33566.
Derris scandens. See Deguelia timoriensis.
Desmodium sp. See Meibomia sp.
Devil’s-herb. See Plumbago scandens.
Dioscorea spp., 33350, 33802 to 33806.
bonariensis, 33952.
Diospyros kaki, 33753.
embryopteris. See D. peregrina.
peregrina, 33567.
Doekoe. See Lansitum domesticum.
Dolichandra cynanchoides, 33953.
Dombeya calantha. See Assonia calantha.
Durio zibethinus, 34072, 34073.

Eccremocar pus scaber, 33808.
Echinodorus floribundus. See E. grandi-
florus.
grandiflorus, 33954.
Elaeagnus umbellata, 33770.
Elaeodendron australe, 33771.
Elephant creeper. See Argyreia nervosa.
Eleusine coracana, 33427.
Elm, Karagatch, 34063.
Emblic myrobalan. See Phyllanthus
emblica.
Embothrium coccineum, 33852, 33864.
Emu bush, 33503.
Enargea radicans, 33865, 33866.
Enkianthus himalaicus, 33772.
Enterolobium contortisiliquum, 33955.
timbouva. See E. contor-
tisiliquum.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Epilobium sp., 33836.
Eriobotrya japonica, 33778.
Eriochloa polystachya, 33620.
Eryngium rostratum, 33868.
Erythrina sp., 33957.
crista-galli, 33956.
micropteryz. See E. poeppi- —
giana.
poeppigiana, 33673.
‘“‘Espino.”’ See Acacia cavenia.
Esparsette. See Onobrychis cristata.
Ethulia bidentis. See Flaveria bidentis.
Eucalyptus incrassata, 33433.
Eucryphia cordifolia, 33869, 33870.
Eugenia jambos. See Caryophyllus jam- —
bos. , ’
mato, 33958.
pungens, 33959.
temu, 33705.
Euonymus latifolius, 33499.
yedoensis, 33773.
Eupatorium atrorubens, 34043.
salvia, 33809.
Excoecaria marginata, 33960.
Exochorda korolkowi, 33313:
Exogonum purga, 33961.

Fagara hyemalis, 33962.
Fagelia sp., 33801.
Falcata sp., 33621.
Fenugreek. See Trigonella foenum-grae- —
cum.
Feronia elephantum, 33633.
Feroniella lucida, 28799, 28800, p. 84.
oblata, 29341, p. 84.

Festuca gigantea, 33607.
Ficus subtriplinervis, 33963.
Firmiana colorata, 33568.
Flaveria bidentis, 33871.

contrayerba. See F. bidentis.
Flourensia campestris, 33964.

. thurifera, 33872.

Furcraea cubensis, 33493.

foetida, 33492.

gigantea. See F. foetida.

tuberosa, 33668.

Galega officinalis, 33719.
Galium chilense, 33873.

chonoense. See G. chilense.
Garcinia livingstonei, 33569.

Garugandra amorphoides. See Gleditsi1 —
amor phoides.
Gaura_ fruticosa.

cosum.

See Combretum fruti- —

Geranium (England), 33509.

Ginseng. See Panax quinquefolium.

Gleditsia amor phoides, 33965.

Gnaphalium sp., 33810.

Goat’s-rue, 33719.

Gochnatia rigida, 33874.

Gomphrena rosea. 33966.

Gossypium spp. ,33352, 33737, 33738.
barbadense, 33639.
hirsutum, 33353, 33797.
nanking, 33354, 33798, 33799.

Gothofreda coerulea, 33967.
solanoides, 33968.

Gouania corylifolia, 33969.

Ee ee = -

Gourd, wax. See Benincasa hispida.
Gourliea decorticans, 33970.
Grape, Albillo, 33536.
resado, 33534.
Asmi, 33399.
Bocal, 33530.
Bocalilla, 33527.
Forralba, 33529.
Fresa, 33531.
Guadalupe, 33523.
Jubeili, 33401.
K4sfifi-inti, 33402.
Khudud-ul-Banat, 33396.
Leonada, 33528.
Macabeo de Sitjes, 33462.
Malvasia gruesa, 33533.
Marquesa, 33524.
Momagastro, 33460.
Moscatel comun, 33535.
negro, 33526.
Mukhkh-ul-Baghl, 33398.
Negrilla, 33537.
Ojo de liebre (negro), 33463.
Polop negro, 33538.
Rayadao Melonera, 33532.
Rojal, 33539.
Rojo de chella, 33525.
Shakaifi, 33393.
(Spain), 33376 to 33378, 33460 to
33464, 33523 to 33539.
Sumoy (negro), 33464.
Suri, 33394.
(Syria), 33392 to 33403.
Tifafihi ahmar, 33392.
Ubeidi, 33395, 33403.
Uva de Casta, 33377, 33378.
Embarque, 33376.
Vinatera San Juan, 33461.
Zeini, 33397, 33400.

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Grass, Bermuda. See Capriola dactylon.
blue, pitted. See Andropogon per-
tusus.
citronella. See Cymbopogon spp.
Queensland blue. See Andropogon
sericeus.
spider. See Panicum divaricatissi-
mum.
Greigia sp., 33702.
landbecki, 33875, 33876.
Ground-cherry. See Physalis pubescens.
Guettarda uruguensis, 33971.
Guilandina bonduc, 33570.
Guizotia abyssinica, 33422.

Hamelia patens, 33571.

Hawthorn. See Crataegus sp.

Hedysarum esculentum, 33303.
flavescens, 33304.
hedysaroides, 33306.
microcalyx, 33305.
obscurum. See H. hedysa-

rovdes.

songaricum, 33307.

Heimia salicifolia, 33991.

Helenium glaucum, 33854.

Helianthus thurifer. See Flourensia thu-

rifera.
Hepetis sp., 33867.
Hérisson. See Onobrychis crista-galli.

Heterophragma adeno phyllum, 33547, 33572.

Heteropteris umbellata, 33972.

Hibiscus esculentus. See Abelmoschus es-
culentus.

Hiptage benghalensis, 33573.

Holcus sorghum, 33281, 33424, 33425, 33518,
33638, 33669, 33670, 33739.

Holoptelea integrifolia, 33574.

Honeysuckle. See Lonicera maackii.

Hordeum sp., 33691.

Horse-radish tree. See Moringa oleifera.

Hursinger. See Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.

Hyalis argentea. See Plazia argentea.

See Tabernanthe iboga.
Icaco. See Chrysobalanus icaco.
Ilama. See Annona purpurea.
Impatiens spp., 33593, 33594.
Indian-elm. See Holoptelea integrifolia.
Indigofera glandulosa, 33446.

linifolia, 33608, 33642.
Iodina rhombifolia. See Jodina rhombi-

folia.

Ipomoea purga. See Exogonium purga.

Iboga.

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Iris drepanophylla, 33360.
Iseilema laxum, 33447.

Jacobinia coccinea, 33973.

suberecta, 33976.
Jalap. See Exogonium purga.
Jasmine. See Jasminum beesianum.
Jasminum beesianum, 33500.
Jodina rhombifolia, 33974.
Juglans australis, 33975.

regia, 33516.

Jujube. See Ziziphus jujuba.
Justicia ventricosa, 33977.

Kafir orange. See Strychnos spinosa.
Karagatch elm. See Ulmus sp.
Katappa. -See Terminalia catappa.

Lagerstroemiareginae. See L. speciosa.
speciosa, 33548, 33575.

Lansium domesticum, 34074.

Larch (Russia), 33317 to 33319, 33645.

Lardizabala biternata, 33877.

Larix dahurica, 33319.

sibtrica, 33317, 33318, 33645. —
Lass hastata, 33978.
Lathyrus sp., 33911.
magellanicus, 33979.
mulkak, 33290.
sativus, 33404.

Laurel cherry. See JLauwrocerasus

tanica.

Laurelia aromatica. See L. sempervirens.

sempervirens, 33878, 33879.

Laurocerasus lusitanica, 33434.

Lemon, Malta, 33761.

Leucaena glauca, 33348, 33980.

Lilium dauricum, 33310.

Lily (Russia), 33310.

Lingue. See Persea lingue.

Linum sp., 33807.
usitatissimum, 33406.

Linseed. See Linum spp.

Litchi chinensis, 34075.

Lithrea aroeirinha. See L. molleoides.
caustica, 33697, 33698, 33880, 33881.
molleoides, 33981.
venenosa. See L. caustica.

Lomatia ferruginea. See Tricondylus fer-

rugineus.

Lonicera maackti, 33435.

Loquat (Italy), 33778.

Liihea divaricata. See Alegria divaricata.

Luzuriaga radicans. See Enargea radi-

cans.

Lycopersicon esculentum, 33624, 33704.

lusi-

ime tt SP Pe.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Maba sp., 33983. :
Macadamia ternifolia, 33912. Via
Macfaydenia dolichandra. See Dolichan-
dra cynanchoides. : |
Madia sativa, 33884.
Maguey, Manila. See Agave cantala.
Maihuen. See Maihuenia poeppigit.
Mathuenia poeppigii, 33828. ’
Mallee. See Eucalyptus incrassata.
Maloo. See Bauhinia vahlii.
Mammea americana, 33469.
Mammee. See Mammea americana. -
Mandevilla suaveolens, 33984.”
Mangifera indica, 34076.
Mango. See Mangifera indica.
Mangold, 33674 to 33681.
Maple (India), 33588.
(Russia), 33316.
See also Acer spp.
Maqui. See Aristotelia chilensis.
Maravilla. See Flourensia thurifera.
Martynia lutea, 34006.
Maytenus boaria, 33885.
Meconopsis cambrica, 33361.
paniculata, 33362.
racemosa, 33363.
Medicago arabica inermis, 23283, 23284,
p. 83.
falcata, 33465.
hispida aculeata, 33364.
denticulata, 33712.
reticulata, 33711.
radiata, 33302.
sativa, 33760.
Meibomia sp., 33591.
Melilotus elegans, 33365.
messanensis, 33366.
Menodora integrifolia, 33985.
Mentha piperita, 33349,

Milleriacontrayerba. See Flaveria bidentis.

Millet, pearl. See Pennisetum glaucum.
ragi. See Eleusine coracana.
Mimosa adpressa, 33986.
glomerata, 34044.
juliflora.
sepiaria, 33987.
Molle. See Schinus terebinthifolius aroiera.
Momordica spp., 33628, 33634.
Moringa oleifera, 33576.
pterygosperma. See WM. oleifera.
Morrenia odorata, 33988.
Mucuna gigantea, 33794.
Muermo. See Eucryphia cordifolia.
Musa sp., 33689.

See Prosopis chilensis.

0 a

EiCite): 33703.
(Dominican Republic) ,34056
to 34062.
(Guadeloupe), 33542.
(India), 33590, 33625, 33629,
33632.
(Spain), 33494, 33513.
ustard (India), 33421.

fyron dion salzmanni, 33989.

fyrtus spp., 33718, 33888 to 33896, 33907
to. 33909.

fernandeziana. See Myrceugenia
a Jernandeziana.

-meli, 33897.

_ molinae. See Ugni molinae.

id

Nageia andina, 33990.
trumpet flower.
a1 flora.
phelium litcht. See Litchi chinensis.
lappaceum, 34077.
iphrosperma vanhoutteana, 34080.
saea salicifolia. See Heimia salicifolia.
ficotiana longiflora, 33708, 33709.

' tabacum, 33671, 33707.
~ bergia frutescens, 33992.
x seed. See Guizotia ee:
hade. See Solanum spp.
ra. See Embothrium coccineum.

it, Queensland. See Macadamia terni-
; folia.
pene: See Sapindus emarginata.
. s arbor-tristis, 33577.

skless (China), 33690.
(Russia), 33289.

C roof (New Zealand), 33644.
} a See Abelmoschus esculentus.
foveolata, 33783.

See Beaumontia

brychis caput-galli, 33291.
_ erista-galli, 33292.
cristata, 33666.
—— laconica, 33294.
sativa, 33514.
montana, 33293.
: viciaefolia. See O. sativa.
ntia spp., 33321 to 33335.
_ camuessa, 33334.
cardona, 33340.
France), 33321 to 33335, 33340.

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Opuntia gosseliniana, 33326.
gymnocar pa, 33329.
hyptiacantha, 33321.
myriacantha, 33323.
pilifera, 33324.
rastrera, 33333.
robusta larreyi, 33328.
scheerit, 33325.
spinulifera, 33335.
streptacantha, 33327.
velutina, 33332.
vulgaris balearica, 33322.

Orange (Algeria), 33279, 33788.

Caibé, 34040.

(China), 33391.
Oryza sp., 34092.
Owenia cerasifera, 33578.

Oxypetalum coeruleum. See Gothofreda
coerulea.
solanoides. See Gothofreda
solanotdes.

Paeonia mlokosewitschi, 33336.
Palm (Argentina), 33944.
(India), 33564.
Maquenge, 33346.
(Mauritius), 33347.
(Seychelles Islands), 34079 to 34084.
Panazx quinquefolium, 33792.
Panicum antidotale, 33609.

ciliare. See Syntherisma cili-
aris.

cimicinum. See Coridochloa
cimicina.

divaricatissimum, 34048.
effusum, 34049.
glaucum. See Pennisetum glau-

cum.

lutescens. See Chaetochloa lu-
tescens.

sanguinale. See . Syntherisma .
sanguinalis.

urvillanum, 33898.
Papaver somniferum, 33407.
Papaya. See Carica papaya.
Parkinsonia aculeata, 33993.
Paspalum royleanum, 33622.

vaginatum, 33337.
Passiflora sp., 33785.

laurifolia, 34088.

pinnatistipula, 33813, 33814.

quadrangularis, 33470.
Passion fruit. See Passiflora spp.
Patagonula americana, 33994.
Pavonia hastata. See Lass hastata.

96 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Pea, chick. See Chick-pea.
pigeon. See Cajan indicum.

tree, Siberian. See Caragana arbore-

scens.
Peanut (German East Africa), 33426.
Pelargonium multibracteatum, 33509.

Peltophorum vogelianum. See Baryzxy-

lum dubium.
Pelu. See Sophora tetraptera.

Pennisetum americanum. See P. glau-

cum.
cenchroides. See P. ciliare.
ciliare, 33611, 33612.
glaucum, 33428.

orientale, 33613.

typhoideum. See P. glaucum.

Peony (Russia), 33336.
Pepper (France), 34089.
red (Mexico), 33637.
(Spain), 33351.
Peppermint. See Mentha piperita.

Pereskia poeppigu. See Maihuenia poep-

pigir.
Persea lingue, 33442.
Persimmon (China), 33753.
Pfaffia glauca, 33995.
Phalocallis gracilis, 33996.
herberti, 33997.
Philibertella riparia, 33998.
Phoenicophorium borsigianum, 34081.

| Pomelo. See Citrus decumana.

Pongam pinnata, 33580.

Pongamia glabra. See Pongam pinnata.

Poppy. See Papaver somniferum.

Porana paniculata, 33549.

Potato (Austria), 33471 to 33491.

of the air, 33350.

Prickly pear. See Opuntia spp.

Prosopis chilensis, 33550, 34007.
juliflora. See P. chilensis.

nigra, 34008.
strombulifera, 33900.

Prunus sp., 33789 and 33790.
chamaecerasus. See P. fruticosa.
domestica, 33515.

insititia, 33436.
fruticosa, 33659, 33663, 33665.
Xavium, 33657.
Xcerasus, 33658, 33661,
33662, 33664.
Xdomestica, 33660.
lusitanica. See Laurocerasus lusi-
tanica.
prostrata, 33367.
spinosissima, 33312.

Pterogyne nitens, 34009. =

Pumpkin (Guadeloupe), 33541.

Putranjiva roxburghii, 33581.

Puya chilensis, 33901 to 33903.

Queensland nut. See Macadamia terni-

sechellarum. See P. bor- | fala

sigianum.
Phyllanthus emblica, 33579.
Physalis pubescens, 33811.
Phytolacca dioica, 33999.
Pigeon-pea. See Cajan indicum.
Pimenta acris, 33716.
Pine. See Pinus sp.
Pinus sp., 33650.

_ leucodermis, 33466.
Piper nigrum, 34089.
Piptadenia cebil, 34000.

rigida, 34001.
Pistache, Bronte, 33441, 33751.
Pistacia atlantica, 34052.

vera, 33441, 33751.
Pithecoctenium squalus, 34002.
Plazia argentea, 34003.
Plum, Claudia, 33515.

See also Prunus sp.
Plumbago scandens, 34004.
Podocarpus andina. See Nageia andina.
Polymmnia sonchifolia, 34005.

plum. See Owenia cerasifera.
Quebrachia lorentzi. See Schinopsis lo-

rentziv.
Quebracho, colorado. See Schinopsis lo-
rentzit.
red, 33796.

Quila. See Chusquea quila.
Quisco. See Cereus quisco.

Rambutan. See Nephelium lappaceum.
Raspberry (Australia), 33505.
(India), 33344.
Rattan. See Calamus roxburghit.
Ribes sp., 33899, 33910.
dikuscha, 33368, 33521.
procumbens, 33369.
Rice, perennial, 34092.
Ricinus communis, 33408 to 33417.
Rivina humilis, 34010.
Rollima parviflora, 34011.
| Rosa spp., 33371 to 33373, 33592.
zanthina, 33370.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1912.

Dircctheria melanochaetes, 33347, 34082.
"Rose (India), 33592.
_ See also Rosa spp.
Rose-apple. See Caryophyllus jambos.
Rosewood. See Amerimnon nigrum.
Rubber, African, 33405.
. Central American.
spp.
(Costa Rica), 33784.
(Guatemala), 33743, 33744.
Rubus spp., 33504, 33505, 34045.
ellipticus, 33342.
hawaiensis, 33793.
lasiocar pus, 33344.
moluccanus, 33343.
racemosus, 33345.
-Ruellia lorentziana, 34012.
; tuberosa, 33713.
Ruprechtia fagifolia, 34013.

See Castilla

Sainfoin. See Onobrychis sativa.
Salix chilensis, 34014.
humboldtiana. See S. chilensis.
| Saloa hieronymi, 33928.
Salpichroa rhomboidea, 34015.
Samohi. See Chorisia insignis.
Sapindus emarginata, 33582.
Sarcostemma riparium. See Philibertella
_ riparia.
Se Daipeis lorentzii, 34016.
Schinus dependens. See S. huigan.
huigan, 33823.
terebinthifolius aroiera, 34017.

Schlechtendalia luzulaefolia. See Chamis-
— somneia luzulaefolia.
_Schmidelia edulis. See Allophylus edulis.
‘Scleria sp., 33338.
Scutia buxifolia. See Adolia buxifolia.
sn ecio sp., 33812.
Serjania exarata, 34018.
esame. See Sesamum orientale.
Sesamum indicum. See S. orientale.
orientale, 33418 to 33420.

Sesban paulensis, 34019.
_Setaria intermedia. See Chaetochloa inter-
Siberian pea tree.
Sida bonariensis, 34021.
Sissoo. See Amerimnon sissoo.
Soap nut. See Sapindus emarginata.
Solanum spp., 33706, 34055.
aculeatissimum, 33506.
bonariense, 34022.

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See Caragana arbores-

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Solanum macranthum, 33583.

tuberosum, 33471 to 33491.
Sophora alopecuroides, 33374.
macrocar pa, 33857 to 33859.
tetraptera, 33861 to 33863, 33904.
Sorghum (British East Africa), 33518.
(German East Africa), 33281,
33424, 33425.
(Panama), 33669, 33670.
shallu, 33638.
(Sudan), 33739.
Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
Soymida febrifuga, 33584.
Spinach, wild (Russia), 33308.
Spinacia tetrandra, 33308.
Spiraea chamaedry folia, 33774.
foxti, 33775.
Spondias cytherea, 33636.
dulcis. See S. cytherea.
mangifera. See S. pinnata.
pinnata, 33635.
Sporobolus indicus, 33649.
Squash, ‘“‘Mogango” (Brazil), 33511.
Statice macrophylla, 33693.
Stenolobium stans, 34023, 34024.
Sterculia colorata. See Firmiana colorata.
Stevensonia grandifolia. See .Phoenico-
phorium borsigianum.
Stigmaphyllon jatrophaefolium, 34026.
lingulatum, 33585.
littorale, 34027.
periplocaefolium.
lingulatum.
Stilpnopappus speciosus. See Stropho-
pappus speciosus.
Stizolobium sp., 34067.
Strophopappus speciosus, 34025.
Strychnos spinosa, 33341.
Sweetsop. See Annona squamosa.
Syntherisma ciliaris, 33619.
sanguinalis, 33616.
Syringa meyeri, 23032, p. 83.

See 8S,

Tabernanthe iboga, 34090.

Tacsonia pinnatistipula. See Passiflora
pinnatistipula.

Tagetes minuta, 34028.

Talauma mutabilis, 34078.

Tavola nut. See Terminalia catappa.

' Tecoma stans.- See Stenolobium stans.

Terminalia bellerica, 33586,
catappa, 33655.
trifoliata, 34029.
Thespesia populnea, 33587.

98 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

Thevetia nereifolia. See Cerbera thevetia. | Verbesina arnotti, 34034.

Tilia rubra begonifolia, 33375. Vernonia nitidula, 34035.
Tipuana speciosa. See T. tipu. speciosa. See Strophopapp
tipu, 34030. speciosus. ;
Tobacco (Chile), 33707 to 33709. squamulosa, 34036.
Shiraz, 33671. Verschaffeltia splendida, 34083.
Tomato (Australia), 33624. Viburnum burejaeticum, 33776.
(Chile), 33704. Vicia faba, 33458.
Tournefortia elegans, 34031. Vigna spp., 33519, 33520.
Trevoa trinervia, 33815, 33816. lutea, 33795.
Tricondylus ferrugineus, 33883. retusa. See V. lutea.
Tricuspidaria dependens. See Crinoden- | Vitex montevidensis, 34037.
dron patagua. Vitis vinifera, 33376 to 33378, 33392 to

Trifolium sp., 33714. 33403, 33460 to 33464, 33523 to 33539.

pratense, 33736. Tact. (Rese
Trigonella caerulea, 33295 to 33297. ie ) chia) ae
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pigs ars <7 ished Watermelon (India), 33627, 33630, 33631.
f plas pas gh eg: Wax gourd. See Benincasa hispida.
I ae ae 33301 We fruit. See Spondias cytherea.
oe et ee j e | Wheat, Pistoria, 33752.
Triticum aestivum, 33286 to 33288, 33423, | (Russia), 33285 to 33288
d Bg: | (Russian Turkestan), 33423.
ee ae | Willow (Argentina), 34014.

vulgare. See T. aestivum. ;
Trumpet flower, Nepal. See Beawmontia | Wood-apple. See Feronta elephantum.

grandiflora. Xanthosoma sagittaefolia, 34091.
Turmeric. See Curcuma longa. Xylosma salzmanni. See Myrozylon salz-
Turnip (Sweden), 33682 to 32687. manni. | _

Swedish. See Brassica campes- | Yam (Chile), 33802 to 33806.
= (Guatemala), 33350.

Tusca. See Acacia moniliformis. Yang-taw. See Actinidia chinensis.

r S :
Ugni molinae, 33905, 33906. Yatay. See Cocos yatay

Ulmus sp., 34063. _ | Zanthoxylum hyemale. See Fagara hye
Undetermined, 33346, 33503, 33618, 33695, | malis.
33696, 33700, 33701, 33796, 33817, 33818, | Ze mays, 33282 to 33284, 33429, 33430

33860, 33882, 33886, 34038, 34084. 33448 to 33457, 33459, 33672, 34053.
Ziziphus sp., 33522.
Vallesia cymbaefolia. See V. glabra. jujuba, 34054.

glabra, 34032.
Vanillosmopsis polycephala, 34033.

sativa. See Ziziphus jujuba.
Zornia diphylla, 33623.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chief of Bureau.

= INVENTORY
FEDS AND PLANTS LMPORTED

0! ICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
: DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1 TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 1912.

(No. 32; Nos. 34093 To 34339.)

WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1914.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Assistant Chief of Bureau, L. C. CORBETT.

Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. ROCKWELL.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and F. W. Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

George W. Oliver, Plant Breeder and Propagator.

H. C. Skeels and R. A. Young, Scientific Assistants. =

Stephen C. Stuutz, Botanical Assistant.

Robert L. Beagles, Assistant Farm Superintendent, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Gardener and Field Station Superintendent, in Charge of Subtropical Plant Introduction
Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Assistant Farm Superintendent, in Charge of Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station,
Rockville, Md.

W. iH. F. Gomme, Assistant Farm Superintendent, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooks-
ville, Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators.

M. E. Batchelor, W. R. Lucas, J. E. Morrow, and C. H. Steffani, Gardeners.

J. H. Allison, Expert Propagator.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, Haifa,. Palestine; Dr.
Gustav Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; E. C. Green, Coroata, Maranhao,
Brazil; N. E. Hansen, South Dakota Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak.; A.C. Hartless, Seharunpur,
Botanic Gardens, Seharunpur, India; H. Harold Hume, Glen St. Mary, Fla.; Barbour Lathrop,
Chicago, Iil.; William S. Lyon, Gardens of Nagtajan, Manila, P. I.; William H. Raynes, Tallahassee,
Fia.; Joseph F. Rock, Honolulu, Hawaii; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Dr. L. Trabut,
Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

_ BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT

INTRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY

_ 170 SEPTEMBER 30, 1912 (NO. 32; NOS. 34093—
34339).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

‘6 ok cn Ree ae eel

This inventory covers a period during which no agricultural
_ explorer was in the field and all the collections were made either
by collaborators, American diplomatic or consular officials, repre-
sentatives of other nations, or interested amateurs who are scattered
_ over the world and who send in on their own initiative seeds of the
_ plants which interest them and which they believe may prove to be of
_ yalue to this country.
i The most interesting introductions included in this inventory, so
- far as one can judge from the descriptions received with them, may
be summarized as follows:
No. 34131, a small-fruited variety of peach from Guadeloupe,
_ French West Indies, sent by Mrs. F. T. F. Du Mont, which has more
_ perfume and savor than the Florida peento; No. 34132, Sorbus tian-
_ schanica, from central Asia, a shrub or small tree suited to the cool
semiarid regions of the United States; No. 34134, Prunus sibirica,
a species related to the apricots of eastern Siberia, to be used for
breeding purposes; Nos. 34140 to 34145, six species of junipers from
_ Russian Turkestan, for use in afforestation work in the arid West;
x 34147, Medicago coronata, from Jerusalem, a species found on
rocky mountain sides, which reseeds with ease, for use in extensive
gp Preeding experiments being carried on at various places throughout
_ the country; No. 34153, Carissa ovata, from New South Wales, a
ought-resistant species with small fruit, which will interest the
undreds of Florida planters who are growing the Carissa grandi-
_ flora; No. 34156, a species of Omphalea, a tree of the Euphorbiacee,
.. bears edible nuts, shghtly resembling the cob nut, according

_ to the literature; No. 34157, Persea lingue, from Chile, a possible
_ stock for the avocado; No. 34161, Strychnos gerrardi, from Portuguese

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_ 1A record of new or little-known seeds and plants, procured mostly from abroad, for distribution to
: _ experimenters in appropriate locations throughout the United States and its possessions.
This inventory is intended for distribution to the agricultural experiment stations and to the more
orient private cooperators.

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6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

East Africa, an edible-fruited relative of the Kafir orange, S. spinosa, —

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which has proved adapted to southern Florida and of which fruiting ~
specimens are now growing at Miami; No. 34163, Antidesma bifrons, —
a euphorbiaceous shrub from Natal, with edible fruit, suited possibly —

to southern Florida; No. 34177, Boscia undulata, the tree which fur-
nishes wood for wagon makers in South Africa, the ash of the South
African forests; Nos. 34184 to 34194, 11 varieties of cotton collected
by various field men connected with the Bureau of Agriculture at
Manila; Nos. 34195 to 34197, three Algerian clovers cultivated and
selected by Mr. G. W. Oliver; Nos. 34199 to 34205, seven varieties

of mangos from Mauritius, three grafted and four which are said to |

come true from seed; No. 34210, a species of edible-fruited Spondias
from San Jose, Costa Rica, which is propagated by cuttings; No.
34213, suckers of the famous Medjhool date, from the Tafilelt region
of southeastern Morocco, the first suckers of this remarkable date
to be imported into this country, where thousands of seedlings are
already growing as the result of previous introductions of the seeds;
No. 34214, sent by Dr. Yamei Kin, seed of a Chinese corn having
a waxy endosperm, similar to a previous introduction which has been
used in making many interesting hybrids; No. 34216, a remarkably
delicate, practically odorless strain of Pai ts’ai, or Chinese cabbage,
which has proved of unusual promise for late summer planting, owing
to its extremely rapid growth; No. 34219, the doum palm of Upper
Egypt and the Sudan, the seeds of which are employed by manufac-
turers in Germany as a substitute for vegetable ivory; No. 34252, a
native Caucasian beet from the shores of the Black Sea, for the use
of beet breeders; No. 34254, the Bolivian black walnut, a variety of
Juglans nigra which may grow in our tropical possessions; No. 34257,
wild teosinte from Durango, Mexico, which will interest the corn
breeders, for it is said to cross readily with maize; No. 34259,
Echium auberianum, a new blue variety of this striking ornamental,
which deserves to be tested in the Southern States, its 10-foot flower
stems making it a most striking landscape plant; No. 34263, Bischofia
javanica, a remarkable ornamental tree from Java, of which speci-
mens now growing in northern Florida give an indication of its
being a desirable shade tree for that State; Nos. 34264 to 34272, a
collection of plums, apricots, and filberts made in Rome by Dr.
Gustav Eisen, some of which he believes superior to any varieties
with which he is familiar in California; No. 34289, Cambodia cotton,
a variety which in southern India has proved superior to any Amer-
ican strain tried there; No. 34291, the Ta ma hemp from Hankow,
China, a tall-growing variety that may interest Kentucky hemp

growers; No. 34308, Primula forrestii, a new, fragrant, yellow primrose -

found in western Yunnan at altitudes of 9,000 to 11,000 feet; No.
34309, the ywapurt, a new plumlike fruit from Paraguay; No. 34330,

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 7

Baryxzylum wmerme, a new shade tree with showy yellow flowers, for
trial near the shore in southern Florida, Porto Rico, and Panama;
and No. 34339, one of the best flavored Hawaiian papayas, bearing
flowers of both sexes on the same tree, to be used for grafting pur-
poses in Florida.

Mr. S. C. Stuntz is responsible for the general form of the inven-
tory and, under the supervision of the committee on scientific orthog-
raphy of this Bureau, for the correctness of the nomenclature, while
the identifications of the seeds and the notes on geographic distribu-
tion were furnished by Mr. H.C. Skeels, the data sent in by corre-

spondents and travelers being assembled by Miss May Riley.
. Davip FAIRCHILD,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., February 10, 1914.
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INVENTORY.

34093 and 34094.

From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Division of

Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture, Manila. Received July 1, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Barrett:

34093. FLacourTIA SEPIARIA Roxburgh. Bitongol.

‘‘A small shrub bearing purplish, sweetish fruit about the size of a small
cherry, edible.”’

Distribution.—Dry jungles along coasts in Bengal and Ceylon and eastward
through the Malay Archipelago to the Philippines.

34094. ParkKIA TIMORIANA (DC.) Merrill. Cupang.
(P. roxburghit Don.)

‘A large, leguminous, ornamental forest tree, indigenous to the Philippines.”’

“This tree reaches a height of 35 to 40 meters and a diameter of 150 to 180
centimeters. The bole is 15 to 20 meters in length, strongly buttressed, but
otherwise fairly regular. The crown, about one-half the height of the tree, is
large, vase shaped, widespreading, and open. It is preeminently a tree of
rather open and second-growth forests where the dry season is pronounced and
is very scarce or entirely absent in those parts where a pronounced dry season
is wanting. It prefers good soils and requires a great deal of light and therefore
is found in the parang (patches of grass alternating with forest) or on the edges
of untouched forests or in open places of dipterocarp forests. The bark is 6 to
12 millimeters in thickness, brown to russet brown in color, often gray where
exposed to the sunlight. It has a roughened appearance due to shallow vertical
broken lines and is covered with small, brown, corky pustules. The inner
bark is dark brownish red incolor. The leaves are alternate, doubly compound,
large, and fernlike in appearance; the leaflets about 0.5 centimeter in length
and whitish beneath. The tree is bare of leaves from one to six weeks during
the dry season. The large sapwood is creamy white when fresh and then has a
very disagreeable odor. On exposure it discolors rapidly. The heartwood is
light brown but is found only in trees 60 centimeters or more in diameter. The
wood is light and soft and decays rapidly. The wood is known as cupang and
has the following uses: Light and temporary construction; packing boxes;
wooden soles of shoes; matches. It is known to be good for paper pulp.”
(H. N. Whitford, Forests of the Philippines, p. 39-40.)

34095 and 34096. PrrskEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Quillota, Chile. Presented by Mr. M. Amacleo, Estacion de Patolojia

Vejetal, Servicios de Policia Sanitaria Vejetal, Santiago, Chile. Received
July 5, 1912.

Cuttings of the following:

34095. ‘‘Fruto verde.”’ 34096. ‘‘Fruto negro.”’

10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34097. ManGirera rnpica L. Mango.
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Department of
Agriculture. Received August 25,1911. Numbered July 3, 1912.

‘Caribe. One side golden yellow to orange yellow, the other side scarlet. Nearly
no fiber. Large, very good. Flesh orange yellow, peculiar flavor. Very beautiful
and highly esteemed. Comes perfectly true from seed. For hot, rather dry regions.’’
( Wercklé.)

See No. 30972 for previous introduction.

34098 and 34099. SrizoLoBium spp.

From Parakimedi Estate, Madras, India, through D. Hooper, esq., Office of
Economic Botanist, Calcutta, India, at the request of Mr. C. V. Piper. Re-
ceived June 24, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Piper:

34098. ‘“Dukka chikkudu (Telugu). Seeds oblong, brown and gray
marbled.’*

34099. ‘Seeds ashy gray, with a few black, cloudy splotches. Probably
S. cinereum.”’

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34100. ANNONA RETICULATA L. Custard-apple.

From Tehuantepec, Mexico. Presented by Mr. W. W. Miller, Los Angeles, Cal.
Received July 6, 1912.

34101. Erzioporrya saponica (Thunb.) Lindl. _ Loquat.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of —
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received July 2, 1912.

‘“‘Seeds taken from fruit as large as average apricots and very fine in taste.’’ (Hisen.)

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34102 to 34104. Viana srInEnsis (Torner) Savi. Cowpea. —
From Alexandria, Egypt. Presented by Mr. D. S. Fish, secretary, Alexandria
Horticultural Society. Received July 2, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Fish:
34102. Lubia shami (Syrian). Without eye spot. ‘
34103. Lwubia shams (Syrian). Brown eyed.
34104. Lwubia beladi (Country). Black eyed.

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34105. MEDICAGO RIGIDULA CINERASCENS (Jord.) Rouy & Fouc.
Alfalfa.

From Kharput, Turkey. Presented by Mr. William W. Masterson, American
consul. Received July 9, 1912.

34106. DoLicHos LABLAB L. Bonavist bean.

From Pacasmayo, Peru. Presented by Mr. A. D. Selby, botanist, Ohio Agricul-
tural Experiment Station, Wooster, Ohio, who procured it from Mr. B. H.
Kauffman. Received July 8, 1912.

“Yuna bean. The sample received is mostly a white-seeded variety, but there is
also a brown-seeded variety intermixed.’?

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34109. PanicUM BARBINODE Trinius. Para grass.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. Henry L. Hungerford. Grown at
Stock Farm at Alabang, Rizal, near Manila. Received June 3, 1912.

“The seed came originally from Ceylon, where the grass is known as Panicum
muticum. It closely resembles Para grass but does not seem to have equal forage
value.’”’ (C. V. Piper.)

Distribution.—First described from Brazil; apparently generally distributed in the
Tropics.

34110. HorprumM VULGARE TRIFURCATUM (Schlecht.) Beaven.
Barley.

From China. Presented by Rev. Horace W. Houlding, South Chihli Mission,
Tai Ming Fu, North China. Received November 13, 1911.

$4111 and 34112. OPUNTIA spp. Prickly pear.
From C. Lerdo, Durango, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Elswood Chaffey. Re-
ceived at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., May 16, 1912.
Numbered July 15, 1912.
Three cuttings of each of the following:
34111. Opuntia vitis Rose.
Distribution.—On the footslopes and plains in the vicinity of Zacatecas in
central Mexico. .
34112. Opuntia AzUREA Rose.
Distribution.—The northeastern part of the Province of Zacatecas in central
Mexico.

34118. GEVUINA AVELLANA Molina. Avellano.

From Maquehue, Temuco, Chile. Presented by Mr. D. S. Bullock, Lapeer,
Mich. Received July 12, 1912.

A beautiful white-flowered proteaceous tree with large rust-colored leaves and coral-
red fruit the size of a large cherry. The stone, or nut, is conical, and the kernel has
somewhat the taste of hazelnuts; hence the name avellano.

See S. P. I. No. 19115 for previous introduction.

34114. Hotcus soreuum L. Sudan grass.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
“From Khartum, Egypt. Presented by Mr. W..A. Davie, Inspector of Agriculture,
for director, Department of Agriculture and Forests, Sudan Government.
Received July 12, 1912.

“This is apparently identical with S. P.I.No.25017. The plant isan annual, closely
resembling ordinary Johnson grass in appearance but entirely lacking the rootstocks
which make that plant undesirable. Sudan grass is apparently the wild or half
domesticated form of our cultivated sorghums, and it crosses readily with the various
varieties of sorghum. It has a stem much finer than Amber sorghum and slightly
coarser than timothy.’’ (C. V. Piper.)

For an illustration of Sudan grass growing at the Chico Field Station, see Plate I.

34116. Mepicaco FALcATA L.

Collected in the vicinity of Semipalatinsk, Siberia. Purchased from Mr. G. T.
Miroshnikov. Received July 11, 1912.

“This is seed of the ordinary ‘Sholteek’ and is imported for the special purpose of

_naturalizing this important wild forage plant in various sections of the Northwest,

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

especially on grazing lands in the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho.
It thrives better in sod-grass regions than in bunch-grass sections. See also remarks —
made under No. 32389.”’ (Frank N. Meyer.)

34117. Lircut cHINENSIS Sonnerat. bs Litchi.
(Nephelium litcht Cambess.)

From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee. Received July 15, 1912.

34118. Iris TENUISsIMA Dykes. Tris.

From Pitt River region, Goose Valley, Shasta Co., Cal. Presented by Miss Alice
Eastwood. Received July 17, 1912.

34119. Errospotrya sAponica (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received July 16, 1912.
‘This shipment contains seeds of both the pear-shaped and apple-shaped loquats
of exceptional size, no fruit being less than 2 inches in diameter and some more.
_They are the best I have seen this year.”’ (Hisen.)

34120 and 34121. Zra mays L. Corn.

From Andahuaylas, Peru. Presented by Mr. W. Henry Robertson, American
consul general, Callao, who procured this corn frem Mr. Edward Sinclair, a
former clerk in the consular office. Received July 16, 1912.

34120. White.
34121. Yellow.

“Mr. Sinclair states that the yellow is of a sweeter taste than the white,
which is more farinaceous, both kinds, however, being highly valued here
for culinary purposes. Its grain is unusually large.’’ (W. Henry Robertson.)

$4122. CLAVIJA ORNATA Don.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. P. Carmody, director,
Department of Agriculture. Received July 16, 1912.

‘An evergreen tree attaining a height of 10 to 12 feet, flowers orange colored; ra-
cemes drooping, 3 or 4 inches long; leaves long-lanceolate acute, spiny toothed;
petioles 24 inches long.’”’ (Extract from Nicholson’s Dictionary of Gardening.)

Distribution.—The island of Trinidad and in the vicinity of Caracas in Venezuela.

34123. SCHEFFLERA ACTINOPHYLLA (Endl.) Harms.

Queensland umbrella tree.
(Brassaia actinophylla Endl.)
From Wellington Point, near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by
Mr. James Pink. Received July 19, 1912.

‘““This is best known as the Queensland umbrella tree, which is a truly descriptive
term for the growth of the foliage. It grows 20 to 30 feet high and flowers on a ter-
minal spike.’’ (James Pink.)

“This araliaceous tree, known as ‘‘Pinankaral” to the natives of Queensland, has
large leaves, set like umbrella ribs, at the top of the numerous stems. The wood
is soft, close grained, and dark in color, and not durable.’’ (Maiden, Useful Native
Plants.)

Distribution.—The valley of Endeavor River and along the coast in Queensland,
Australia.

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— 34124. ANANAS SATIVUS Schult. f. Pineapple.

_ From Bowen Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. William
Soutter, secretary and manager, Queensland Acclimatization Society. Re-
ceived July 17, 1912.

“Some interesting developments may be looked for with these seeds, as they are
from a smooth Cayenne crossed with pollen from the Ripley Queen. The fruit, weighed
with the top, turned the scales at 11 pounds. During the past 30 years I have raised
upward of 30,000 plants from seed. These have been, for the greater part, discarded
asuseless. The selected types now number about a dozen, and these show constancy, ©
and some possess high qualities. The smooth pineapple is an exceptionally shy
seeder and responds tardily to pollination. Not so the roughs. They are readily
pollinated and produce abundance of seed.”’ (Soutter.)

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34125. CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM L. Mast wood.

From Madras, India. Presented by Mr. José de Olivares, American consul.
Received July 19, 1912.

“An evergreen tree which in some localities, especially when near the sea, attains

a considerable size. It is indigenous throughout the western peninsula, Orissa,
Ceylon, Burma, and the Andaman Islands and is distributed to the Malay Peninsula,
Polynesia, Australia, and the islands of eastern Africa. There appears to be little
doubt that the true gum tacamahaca, formerly attributed by some writers to C. ino-
phyllum, is obtained neither from that nor from any other Indian tree. But when
_ wounded, the stem, and also the fruits of the mast wood, exude a small quantity
of bright-green, pleasantly scented resin, soluble in alcohol, which is not collected
or made any use of at the present day. Rheede observes, however, that it is emetic
and purgative, so that it would appear to have been formerly of medicinal value.
From the seeds is expressed a greenish-colored oil known as pinnay or domba oil.
According to some, the yield is as great as 60 per cent by weight, and the oil is said
to congeal when cooled below 50 degrees. The seeds are collected twice a year—
in August and again in February. The oil possesses a disagreeable odor and flavor,
but is fairly extensively used for burning and is valued, especially in Polynesia,
as an external application in rheumatic affections. The chief centers of production
are Bombay, Goa, Travancore, Tinnevelli, Tanjore, Puri, etc. It is said to fetch
a little more than half the price of coconut oil and is fairly extensively exported
from India to Burma. The timber is moderately hard and close grained and by
Sebert (Les Bois de la Nouvelle Caledonia) is believed to be magnificent for cabinet
work. All the species, and in particular the poon spar, C. tomentosum, are highly
serviceable for masts, spars, railway sleepers, machinery, etc., but for these pur-
‘poses are much less in demand than formerly.’’ (Sir George Watt, Commercial Prod-

ucts of India.)

; 34126. Triticum AEsTIvum L. Wheat.
4 (T. vulgare Vill.)

2 From La Guayra, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter, American
consul. Received July 23, 1912.

¥- “The grower of this wheat stated that it came to Venezuela originally from the

_ Canary Islands and that it has been found to be the best variety known here to

_ resist dry weather. The sample sent was from a field that was not irrigated and

received no rainfall from the time of sowing until harvested. The name of the
variety was not known to the grower.’’ ( Voetter.)

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34127 to 34129.

From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee. Received July 22, 1912. —
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Gee: ;

34127. HorpEUM VULGARE L. Barley.
“Used to make a sirup.”’
34128. Triticum arEstivum L. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)
“Used to make flour.’’
34129. HorpEuM vuLGaRrE L. _ Barley.
“Eaten as rice is by the Chinese.”’

34130. CASTILLA ELASTICA Cerv. Central American rubber.

From Misantla, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Mr. C. A. Purpus. Received
July 19, 1912. . -

34131. AmyGpALus PERsIcA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Guadeloupe, French West Indies. Presented by Mrs. F. T. F. Du Mont.
Received July 25, 1912.

‘In Florida there is a peach which ripens in May and which is locally called the
‘pinto [peento] peach.’ I have never seen this peach below Rockledge. There isa
peach here that is very like it in shape and taste that grows and bears well and stands
the heat. Itsshape is long, with a decided point at the apex. The stems are slightly
indented in the fruit. The fruit iseasily detached whenripe. The pulp isjuicy, homo-
geneous, and not stringy. It has more perfume and savor than the Florida peach. It
isa freestone and peelseasily. It isglarger that the Florida peach, thelong diameter
averaging 14 inches, the transverse 14 inches. Itisround—not flattened. It resists
decay well, even in this heat, from 76 degrees, our coolest nights, to 90 degrees always
in the afternoons, some of the fruit lasting after being gathered for four days. Itseems ~
to me this peach would do well in southern Florida. The stones I am sending were
taken from the fruit between July 9 and 14.”’ (Mrs. Du Mont.)

34132 to 34145.
From Novospassko, Syzran-Riazan R.R., Russia. Presented by Mr. A. D.
Woeikov. Received July 24, 1912.
Seeds of the following:

34132. SorBUs TIANSCHANICA Ruprecht. Mountain ash.
(Pyrus tianschanica Franch.)

‘‘A rowan occurring in the higher mountain regions of central Asia. Gener-
ally of shrubby growth, though occasionally found to be a small tree. Of value
as an ornamental garden and park tree for the cool, semiarid sections of the
United States.”” (fF. N. Meyer.)

34133. ASPARAGUS TRICHOPHYLLUS Bunge. Asparagus.

‘‘An asparagus of twining habits found in sandy and alkaline deserts in central
Asia. Of value, possibly, in breeding work.”’ (F. N. Meyer.)

34134. Prunus sisrrica L. Plum.

‘“A species of Prunus, closely related to the apricots, occurring in eastern

Siberia, Manchuria, and Mongolia. May be of value in breeding experiments.’’
(Ff. N. Meyer.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 15

34132 to 34145—Continued.
- 34135. CRATAEGUS sp. Hawthorn.

‘<A haw occurring on stony places along water courses in central Asia. May
be of value as a stock for pears in the drier sections of the United States.”

(F. N. Meyer.)

34136. CRATAEGUS sp. Hawthorn.
“ Dolana.”’

34137. AcER GINNALA SEMENOVII (Reg. and Herd.) Pax. Maple.

‘‘A maple of shrubby growth, generally found on dry, rocky places in central
Asia. Of value as an ornamental tall shrub or small tree in the drier parts of
the United States.” (F. N. Meyer.)

34138. Rosa sp. Rose.
‘‘ Flor. roseis.’’ ’

34139. Rosa sp. Rose.
“ Jt Murut.”’ ;

34140. JUNIPERUS PSEUDOSABINA Fischer and Meyer. Juniper.

““* Haz artsha.’ A juniper growing on very dry, sun-burned mountain slopes
in Russian Turkestan. Muchsoughtafterasfuel. May be valuable for afforest-
ation purposes in the arid and semiarid sections of the United States.” (F. N.
Meyer.)

34141. JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS OBLONGA (Bieb.) Loudon. Juniper.

Distribution.—A form of juniper with longer leaves and smaller oblong fruits
found in the trans-Caucasian region of southeastern Russia.

34142. JUNIPERUS gp. Juniper.
‘“Saur artsha.”’

34143. JunireRus sp. Juniper.

34144. JUNIPERUS sp. Juniper.
“Kara artsha.”’

34145. JUNIPERUS sp. Juniper.
“‘Sary artsha.”’

$4147 to 34151. Mepicaco spp.

From Jerusalem, Palestine. Presented by Mr. E. F. Beaumont. Received
July 19, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
34147. Mepicaco coronata (L.) Gaertn.

“T am very much impressed with the very hardy character of this. It
is found in all localities and especially on rocky mountain sides where the
soil is only a few inches deep on the rock. This year the later rains were
practically a failure, a fact which further shows its drought-resisting qualities.
Although its seeds are small, it reseeds with ease.’? (Beaumont.)

34148. Mepicaco rugosa Desr.

Distribution.—The countries bordering on the Mediterranean from Spain
through Italy and Greece to Asia Minor and Syria, and in northern Africa.
*84149. Mepicaco marina L.

84150. Mepicaco minma (L.) Grufb.
384151. Mepicaco rorata Boiss,

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34152. ILExX PARAGUARIENSIS St. Hil. Yerba maté.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Mr. C. F. Mead, Caballero, Para-
guay. Received July 16, 1912.
See No. 29097 for previous introduction and description.

34158. Carissa ovATA R. Brown.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, Botanic
Gardens. Received July 30, 1912.

“Warialda, New South Wales. Growing at the foot of hills of a volcanic nature,
subjected to periodical droughts, early flowering and late in fruiting. Fruits small,
owing to the very extreme drought during the past two years.’’ (John Luke Boor-
man, collector.)

“This little bush produces a very pleasant fruit, which is both agreeable and whole-
some. It is like asloe, egg-shaped, and about halfan inch long. It exudes a viscid,
milky juice and contains a few woody seeds. ‘I can testify that the fruit is both
agreeable and wholesome, and I never knew an instance of any evil consequences,
even when they were partaken of most abundantly.’ (Tenison-Woods.)”’ (Maiden,
Useful Native Plants.)

34154 and 34155. Ipomona BatTaTas (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.
From Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by A. Yates & Co. Received July

31, 1912.
One tuber of each of the following:
34154. Red skin. 34155. White skin.
“Varieties of South Sea Island sweet potatoes.’’ ( Yates & Co.)
34156. OMPHALEA sp. (7?) “=

From Bocono, Colombia, South America. Presented by Mr. W. O. Wolcott,
Brooklyn, N. Y. Received July 26, 1912.

“T can give you no definite information about these nuts except what the natives
told me, as I bought them in the town at the foot of the mountains and did not see
the trees. The natives told me they grew high up in the mountains where it is
quite cold—but not freezing—probably 7,000-to 8,000 feet or more, as Bocono, where
I got them, is about 5,000 feet. They say the trees grow very large, 12 to 18 inches
in diameter and 50 to 60 feet high, and are very prolific in nuts. They call the nuts
by two names—nueces (nuts) and pan del pobre (poor people’s bread). I have trav-
eled for the last 20 years all over Venezuela and Colombia and have never seen them
except at thisone place. It rains a good deal in those mountains for about six months
of the year, from April to September or October, the rest of the year being dry. I
got these last March, just at the end of the season. I should judge they would make
fine stock feed in meal; in fact, the natives eat them, and they told me they fatten
their hogs on them finely, as the shells are thin and very brittle. The meats appear
to have much oil. I find them rather hard when dry. When I got them the meats
were softer than chestnuts when first gathered.’’ ( Wolcott.)

34157. PErERSEA LINGUE (Ruiz and Pav.) Nees. Lingue.

From Santa Ines, Chile. Presented by Mr. Salvador Izquierdo. Received
August 31,1911. Numbered August 1, 1912.

“The bark of the lingue is used on a large scale for tanning leather, and the leaves
are poisonous to animals. As a medicine, the bark is a powerful astringent and
was formerly exported in considerable quantities.’? (Espinoza, Plantas Medicinales .
de Chile.) |

See No. 24208 for previous introduction.

* JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 17

34158 to 34160.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Dr. E. V. Wilcox, Hawaii Agricultural
Experiment Station. Received August 2, 1912.

34158. DtoscorEa SATIVA L. Yam.
384159. DrtoscoREA PENTAPHYLLA L. Yam.
34160. Smimax SANDWICENSIS Kunth. Vhi.

‘A tall, slender climber with a woody, unarmed stem and tuberous rhizomes
which are eaten by the Hawaiians in times of scarcity.”’

34161. SrRYCHNOS GERRARDI N. E. Brown. Quaqua.

From Province of Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by the
Inspector of Agriculture. Received August 5, 1912.

‘A small tree, 3 to 10 meters high, without thorns and with exceedingly variable
leaves. Fruit one celled, globose, 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, glaucous, glabrous,
often spotted, with a hard shell and numerous flat seeds lying in acidulous, edible pulp.
Abundant from Natal to Inhambane, especially on the sandy soils.’? (Sim, Forest
Flora of Portuguese East Africa.)

34162. ZizieHus JusuBA Miller. Jujube.
(Z. sativa Gaertn.)
From Washington, D.C. Presented by Mr. Leslie Reynolds, superintendent,
U. S. Botanic Garden, Washington, D. C., through Mr. Frank N. Meyer. Re-
ceived August 2, 1912.
‘“‘A large-fruited variety of the jujube found growing in the United States Botanic
Garden. Has successfully withstood severe freezes.’? (F. N. Meyer.)
For an illustration of a seedling Chinese jujube which has fruited in Texas, see
Plate II.

34163 to 34179.

From Durban, Natal. Presented by Dr. J. Medley Wood, Durban Botanical
Gardens. Received July 29, 1912.

Seeds of the following:

34163. ANTIDESMA BIFRONS Tulasne.
(A. venosum Meyer.)

‘A euphorbiaceous shrub or small tree 5 to 15 feet in height, having a wide
distribution through central East and West Africa. The smooth, dark-red
fruit, one-half inch long or less, is eaten by natives and children. It is not
very palatable and probably might be injurious if eaten in quantity.’? (Sim,
Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

34164. Bapuia racemosa (Hochst.) Baker. Violet pea.

‘‘An erect shrub or small-branched tree with ascending branches from Natal.
It is easily distinguished from all leguminous Cape shrubs in having simple,
unifoliate, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It has ornamental, white, strongly violet-
scented flowers with an orange spot at the base of the standard and is known in
Natal as the violet pea. Wood too small to be used for timber but, if cut in
winter, peeled at once, and seasoned, makes good implement handles.’’ (Sim,
Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34163 to 34179—Continued.
84165. CAPPARIS CITRIFOLIA Lamarck.

‘“‘A straggling shrub 5 to 8 feet high or with climbing branches where pro-
tected. Abundant in eastern Cape Colony and also in Natal. Decoction of
the roots used in local and native medicine.’? (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape
Colony.)

84166. CaARISSA GRANDIFLORA (E. Meyer) DC. Amatungulu.

34167. WARNERIA THUNBERGIA (L. f.) Stuntz.
(Gardenia thunbergia L.{i., Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vege-
tabilium, p. 162, 1781.)

Seeds of this white-flowered rubiaceous shrub were received under the name
Gardenia thunbergia L.f. In publishing this name, the younger Linnzus cited
Thunbergia capensis Montin (Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Hand1. Stockholm, vol. 34,
p. 288, pl. 11, 1773). Montin, however, merely characterized the genus Thun-
bergia, with neither binomial nor citations. The specific name given by
Linneus filius is therefore the earliest and should be adopted. The reason for
using the generic name Warneria for the plants usually referred to the genus
Gardenia is explained under Warneria augusta Stickman, S. P. I. No. 30498, in
Bulletin No. 242, Bureau of Plant Industry, p. 14, 1912.

‘‘A small, much-branched tree, 8 to 15 feet high, with a smooth, white,
unarmed stem up to 9 inches in diameter. Leaves very variable. Flowers
terminal, solitary, strongly scented, large, white, and attractive. Fruit
woody, very hard, oval or oblong, 2 to 4 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, many
seeded, remaining on the trees for several years, increasing in size with age,
and, finally, either smooth or roughened, but usually white. The strongly
scented white flower makes this a favorite garden flowering tree, and it is also
used as a stock for grafting the double Gardenia florida (Warneria augusta
Stickman) upon. The wood is hard, heavy, and strong, and used for making
tools, etc.’’ (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

34168. IpomMorEA ALBIVENIA (Lindl.) Sweet.

Distribution.—A perennial shrubby climber with large white flowers, found
in the Kalahari region of South Africa and in Natal.

34169. TRICALYSIA FLORIBUNDA (Harvey) Stuntz.
(Kraussia floribunda Harvey, Hooker’s Journal of Botany, vol. 1, p. 21,
January, 1842.)
(Coffea kraussiana Hochstetter, Flora, vol. 25, p. 237, April, 1842.)
( Tricalysia kraussiana (Hochst.) Schinz, Mem. Herb. Boiss., vol. 10,
p- 67, 1900.) .

Seeds of this rubiaceous shrub from Natal were received under the name
Kraussia floribunda Harvey. This name, published in January, 1842, was
based on Krauss’s No. 121, which was also the type of Coffea kraussiana Hoch-
stetter, published in April, 1842. As the plant is now considered to belong
to the genus Tricalysia and the combination Tricalysia floribunda seems never
to have been published, it is necessary to adopt it now.

‘Small tree up to 20 feet in height and 1 foot in diameter, with fluted stem.
Leaves evergreen. Fruitasmall, black berry. Wood heavy, hard, not used.”’
(Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

34170. MaBA NATALENSIS Harvey.

“*A tree 20 to 50 feet high, with horizontal, densely foliaged branches. Fruit
one-half inch in length, acorn shaped in the green calyx cup, yellow when
ripe, rather succulent, though hardly edible. Frequent on the coast through
Natal. Usually on the sand dunes or behind them. Rarely large enough for
use.”? (Sum, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 19

34163 to 34179—Continued.
34171. PreRYGOCARPUS FLORIBUNDUS (Meyer) Stuntz.
(Dregea floribunda Meyer, Commentariorum de Plantis Africae Austra-
lioris, vol. 1, fasc. 2, p. 199, 1837.)

Seeds of this asclepiadaceous plant from South Africa were received under
the name Dregea floribunda Meyer. The generic name Dregea had, however,
been used by Ecklon and Zeyher in June, 1836 (Enumeratio Plantarum Africae
Australiae Extratropicae, p. 350) for certain umbelliferous plants now consid-
ered to belong to Peucedanum. It is therefore necessary to adopt the generic
name Pterygocarpus, published by Hochstetter in 1843 (Flora, vol. 26, bd.
1, p. 78). The type species of Hochstetter’s genus is P. abyssinicus, a plant
congeneric with P. floribundus.

34172. OncoBa KRAUSSIANA (Hochst.) Planchon.

Distribution.—A much-branched shrub with large white flowers found in the
woods in the vicinity of Durban, in Natal, South Africa.
34173. OsTEOSPERMUM MONILIFERUM L.

Distribution.—A diffuse shrub with bright-yellow flowers found along the
coast of South Africa from Natal to Cape Colony.
34174. OxyANTHUS PyrRirorMiS (Hochst.) Skeels.

(O. natalensis Sond.)

See S. P. I. No. 31856 for previous introduction.
34175. Pavetra REvoLUTA Hochst.

**A large shrub or small tree, smooth, free flowering, and apparently ccnfined
to the coast. On the coast dunes from Port Elizabeth to Natal, scarce, and of
no economic use.’’ (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

Introduced for use as an ornamental in Florida.

34176. PsycHorria cAPENSIS (Eckl.) Vatke.

“Usually a shrub, sometimes a tree, up to 10 to 15 feet high, with 3 to 6
inches stem diameter, and with crooked and forked timber. A common Natal
shrub of no economic use.’’ (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

Introduced for use as an ornamental in Florida.

34177. Boscia unpuLATA Thunberg. White ironwood.
( Toddalia lanceolata Lam.)

‘‘A large evergreen tree, often 2 to 5 feet in diameter, with a clean, tall stem
in high forests; frequent also as a bush or small, spreading tree in scrub forests.
Flowers from September to December, according to locality and season; fruit
ripens in autumn; 8,000 dry fruits weigh 1 pound and contain about 30,000
seeds. The seeds germinate easily, and the cultivation of the tree is simple.
Timber white, close grained, tough, hard, and heavy. Usually to be had
sound in the mountain forests up to 2 feet diameter and with 10 to 20 rings
to the inch. Used mostly by wagon makers. In toughness, it is the ash of
‘the South African forests.’”? (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

' 34178. TurrRaea oBtusiroua Hochst.

“A free-flowering shrub, 3 te 5 feet high, common on the dunes along the
coast of Cape Colony and Natal. It is never large enough to be of economic
value further than its use in holding fully exposed sea dunes; its showy flowers
and seeds make it worth cultivation where it will grow. Flowers during early
summer, fruits in autumn.” (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

84179. TuRRAEA HETEROPHYLLA Smith.

See 31863 for previous introduction.

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34180. Matus sp. Crab apple.
(Pyrus sp.)
From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Mr. Charles W. Livermore, Brookline,
Mass. Received August 7, 1912.

See No. 32360 for previous introduction and description.

34181. Microcos LATERIFLORA L.
(Grewia asiatica L., Mantissa, p. 122, 1767.)

From Saff, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Alfred Bircher, The Middle Egypt Botanic
Gardens. Received August 6, 1912.

Seeds of this yellow-flowered tiliaceous shrub from India were received under the
name Grewia asiatica. The generic names Microcos and Grewia, which are recognized
as congeneric, were both published in Species Plantarum, 1753, Microcos on page
514 and Grewia on page 964. Microcos having priority of publication, it is necessary
toadoptit. The present species was published by Linnzeus as Grewia asiatica in 1767,
but had been previously published (Species Plantarum, p. 514, 1753) as Microcos
lateriflora, which name it is necessary to use here.

34182. STIzOLOBIUM CINEREUM Piper and Tracy.

From Baitul, Central Provinces, India. Presented by D. Hooper, esq., Office of
Economic Botanist, Botanical Survey of India Department. Received
August 6, 1912.

“Locally called ‘dadaball.’ ’’ (Hooper.)

34183. Pisum ARVENSE L. Pea.

From Khotan, Chinese Turkestan. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
agricultural explorer for this Department, September 11, 1911. Numbered
August 9, 1912.

Brownish black seeds. Picked out of S. P. I. No. 31806. See that number for
remarks.

34184 to 34194. Gossypium spp. Cotton.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. M. M. Saleeby, Bureau of
Agriculture. Received July 13, 1912.

“These seeds were collected and briefly described by several of our field men sta-
tioned in the above provinces, and the following is a description of each species or
type as given by them.”’ (Saleeby.)

84184. GoSSYPIUM ARBOREUM L.

““Gapas Kinachila. Locality, southern part of Cebu, principally in the towns
of Oslob, Buljo-on, and Dalaguete. This species is planted usually as a garden
or dooryard crop throughout the greater part of the province. It.is grown toa
greater extent in the towns mentioned above, where the fiber is used for spin-
ning and for the weaving of cloth by primitive wooden looms. It is supposed
to have been introduced by the Spaniards, but when and by whom it was
introduced could not be determined. Several of the natives claim that it was
introduced from China, but no definite proof is given to sustain thisclaim. It
has been grown for at least several generations. The name, translated into ©
English, means ‘Spanish cotton.’ Full-grown plants average about 2 meters
in height, while isolated plants sometimes reach the height of 34 meters. The
flowers are white. On the inside of the corolla, extending from the base half-
way up to the tips, the petals are purple. There are no distinct purple spots
at the base of the petals, but there is a purple coloration at the base of the outside
of the petals, gradually fading into white.’’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912, 21

34184 to 34194—Continued.

34185. GossyPIuM HIRSUTUM L.

“Gapas Sanglay. Locality, Cebu. This is one of the brown cottons of the
Philippines. It is planted to a very limited extent as a garden or dooryard
plant. It is supposed to have been introduced by the Spaniards, but the origin
and time of its introduction could not be determined. The word ‘gapas’ means
‘cotton’ and ‘sanglay’ means ‘mixed’ or ‘mixed breed’ and corresponds to the
Spanish word ‘mestizo.’ The fiber is used to a very limited extent for spinning.
The leaves and immature bolls are sometimes used by the natives as a medicine
for the treatment of fever. The plant averages about 14 meters in height. The
flowers are yellow, and there are no purple spots at the base of the petals.”’

34186. GossyYPIUM sp.

“Toguillo. This is apparently the kidney cotton, or Gossypium brasiliense.
Locality, Iloilo Province. The isolated plants are found widely distributed
in Panay and other islands of the archipelago. Formerly the lint was used in
several districts in Iloilo Province for weaving purposes, but since the intro-
duction of the Taal species it has been almost replaced by the latter. The
original as well as other data relating to its introduction could not be deter-
mined. The oldest natives declare that to their definite knowledge it has been
grown in Panay for more than 40 or 50 years. How much longer before that it
had been planted is only a matter of conjecture. In Iloilo it is known as
‘Toguillo,’ ‘Guillo,’ or ‘Visaya.’ In two or three instances the fiber of this
cotton is grown for commercial purposes. In some localities it is used for
making fish nets, its supposed superior strength making it more valuable than
the Taal for that purpose. It is generally grown asa perennial shrub that
attains the height of 4 to 5 meters if allowed to follow its natural habit. The
leaves are 4 or 5 lobed, usually the latter, and measure 10 to 22 centimeters in
diameter. The bolls are longer and narrower than those of the Taal, measuring
4 to 5 centimeters by 2.5 to 3 centimeters. The seeds are black and quite free
from fuzz, five to nine being developed in each valve. The fiber is finer,
longer, and stronger than that of the Taal. The flowers are yellow, with red
spots at the bases of the petals. The fiber is about 3 centimeters in length.
Several samples of it have lately been forwarded to firms in the United States,
and the reports received were very favorable. The demand for this cotton is
almost unlimited, and the price quoted was 20 cents per pound and will con-
stantly remain 4 to 6 cents per pound above that of the middling Upland.”’

84187. Gossypium HIRSUTUM L.

“Taal. This species was introduced into Panay about 15 years ago from
the region around Taal Mountain, in Batangas Province; hence the signifi-
cance of the local name. Practically speaking, this cotton is the only one
grown here commercially or with any attempt at systematic planting. It is
usually cultivated alternately with rice; for this, and the further fact that it is
a more heavy producer of lint, its cultivation has been gradually superseding
that of Toguillo. It is planted as a field crop in the towns of Guimbal and
Miagao, of Iloilo Province, and the towns of Bugason and Valderama, of
Antique Province. Its origin could not be ascertained. It is probably the
same as the ‘Bulac Damo,’ of Batangas. A few years back the production
and spinning of this kind of cotton, and also the weaving of cotton cloth from
it, constituted the chief household industry of Panay. The quantities of
cloth and blankets manufactured from it were, it is said, in excess of the local
consumption. The introduction of the Chinese cotton yarn and cloth by the
Chinese merchants during recent years has resulted in a considerable decline
in the production of this and other cottons, and to-day imported Chinese cloth

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34184 to 34194—Continued.

and blankets have largely superseded the stronger homemade articles. The
plants attain the height of 0.8 meter to 14 meters. The flowers are white to —
pink in color, and there are no color spots at the bases of the petals. The
leaves are either 3 to 5 lobed, usually the former, measure 6 to 12 centimeters
in diameter, and produce a pubescence on their under surfaces. The bolls
are nearly spherical, averaging 4 centimeters in diameter. The prevailing
number of valves per boll is four, though three to five are common. The
seeds are brown and covered with fuzz. The lint measures about 2} centi-
meters in length.”’

34188. .GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM L,

‘‘Candava. Our field man in Panay described this as being a variety of
the Taal species mentioned above. (S. P. I. No. 34187.) He was led to
this belief by the fact that the plants are apparently identical, with no dif-
ference whatever except in the color ci the lint. I have not seen the plant
producing this brown lint, but am inclined to think it isa separate species.
The cultivation is very limited, and the production of the fiber is estimated ~
at not more than 1 per cent of that of Tdal.’’ (Saleeby.)

34189. GossyYPIUM sp.

‘“Gapas. Locality, Tacloban, Leyte Province. The name means ‘cotton.’
It is planted merely as a garden or dooryard plant. It was introduced into
Leyte Province either from Batangas or Ilocos Norte. Its fiber is used to
a very limited extent for spinning. No articles of importance are made from
it. The plants range from 14 to 24 meters in height. The flowers are yellow,
and there are also purple spots at the bases of the petals. A specimen was
turned over to Mr. Merrill, our botanist, for identification. He has not given
a final report on it, but believes it is Gossypium nankin.”’ *

34190. GossYPIUM sp.

““Bulac Damo. Our field man has not sent his report regarding this variety.
Judging from the lint and seed, however, I am inclined to think it is the same
as the Taal species of Panay.’’. (Saleeby.)

34191. Gossypium HIRsuTUM L.

“This cotton is similar to Gapas Sanglay (S. P. I. No. 34185). The descrip-
tion applies to this variety in every respect, except that in the latter the leaves
and bolls are slightly larger than the former. Only two plants of this variety
were found, which were grown in a low and rather damp place. This variety
may be the same as the regular Gapas Sanglay (S. P. I. No. 34185), and the
large size of the bolls and leaves may be due to a more fertile soil with suffi-
cient moisture. Locality, Cebu Province.”’

34192. GossyYPIUM sp.

‘“‘Bulac Saot-Bayo. A kind of cotton from Batangas Province, regarding
which we have no information.”’
34193. GossYPIUM sp.

‘“‘Bulac-Cahoz. This is apparently the same as the Toguillo cotton of Iloilo
(S. P. I. No. 34186). The word ‘cahoz’ means tree, and in this case refers to
the fact that this species is grown as a perennial crop.”’

34194. GossyPiuM HIRSUTUM L.

““Bulac Saot-Pula. From Batangas Province. This is probably the same
as the Candava variety (S. P. I. No. 34188) of the Taal cotton of Iloilo. The
name ‘Taal’ indicates that the Iloilo species must have been introduced from
the region around Taal Mountain, in Batangas Province.”’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 23

34195 to 34197. ‘TRIFOLIUM spp. Clover.

Grown in the United States Department of Agriculture greenhouses at Wash-
ington, D. C., by Mr. G. W. Oliver, who collected the original seed in Algeria.
Numbered August 9, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Oliver:
34195. TRIFOLIUM sp.
(Oliver No. 3.) ‘Makes a low growth, but abundant; seems to be annual.”
34196. TriroLiuM ANGUsTIFOLIUM L.
(Oliver No. 13.) ‘‘Grows rapidly, annual, about 15 inches high.”’
34197. TRIFOLIUM PROCUMBENS L.
(Oliver No. 28.) ‘‘ Very tall form.”’

34199 to 34208.

From Port Louis, Mauritius. Purchased from the Department of lorests and
Gardens, through Mr. G. Regnard. Received August 5, 1912.

Plants of the following:

34199 to 34205. Manairera InpicA L. Mango.
34199 to 34201. Grafted plants.
34199. Augusta. 34201. Aristide.
34200. Jose.
34202 to 34205. Not grafted, but keeping the qualities of the species.
34202. Torse. 34204. Maison Rouge.
34203. Figet. 34205. Dauphine.
34206. DimocarPus LONGAN Lour. Longan.

(Nephelium longana Cambess.)

“Fruit small and spherical, the size of a hazelnut, smoother than the litchi,
reddish, rosy, or yellow. Pulp relatively thin, translucent, very juicy, sweet,
with a characteristic taste of ether. The name dragon’s-eye given to this
species is due to the black spot which the seed bears at the hilum.”’ (Capus
and Bois, Produits coloniauz.)

34207. PimentTaA acris (Swartz) Kostel. Bayberry.
34208. PimeENTA OFFICINALIS Lindley. ’ Allspice.
Distribution.—The allspice tree, found in southern Mexico and southward

throughout tropical America and in the West Indies. Cultivated in the Tropics
of the Old World.

34209 and 34210.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Muséo Nacional.
Received August 10, 1912. .

: Cuttings of the following:
34209. SapiuM UTILE Preuss.
34210. Sponpias sp. ; Sismoyo.

““Sismoyo. Small tree, common in hedgerows and propagated by cuttings.
The fruit of the typical variety is small, oval, reddish yellow in color, and of
acid taste. The jocote, jocote tronador, and sismoyo seem to be cultivated
races of the same species.’’ (Pittier, Plantas Usuales de Costa Rica.)

94 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34211. AmyapaLus PERsIcA L. “\‘ « Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee, Soochow University.
Received August 12, 1912.

‘Small hardy peach.”’ (Gee.)
34212 and 34213.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, director, Service Botanique.
Received August 12, 1912.
34212. PrstTacta ATLANTICA Desf. Betoom.

“This round-topped tree, which grows only singly and not in forests, is
characteristic of the high plateaus of the Atlas Mountains. The fruits are
gathered for use by the Arabs.’’ (Martins, Von Spitzbergen zur Sahara.)

34213. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.

‘‘ Medjhool. This date comes from the Tafilelt (also written Tafilet and Tafil-
alet) region in southeastern Morocco. It is the finest variety in the Tafilelt
country, but isunknown in America and comparatively little known in Europe,
except in England and Spain, in both of which countries it brings a higher price
than any other date on the market in spite of the fact that it is almost never
putup in attractive form butissold in bulk. Dates of this variety can be found
in practically every grocery in Spain, where they are known as ‘ Datiles de
Berberia.’

“The fruit is large, from 2 to 24 inches long and from three-fourths to 1 inch
thick. It is semitranslucent, dark brown in color, and has flesh rather firm
in texture and of a most delicious flavor. It is much darker in color than the
Deglet Noor variety and keeps much better. The dates always have the calyx
(zentfa) attached to the stem end.

“The four ofishoots comprised under this number were secured for Dr. L.
Trabut by Si Mohammed ben Idris Fassi in the Er Reteb region, that part of
Tafilelt said to produce the best quality of this well-known date, which has
made the whole Tafilelt country famous.

“This giit from the Service Botanique of the Algerian Government to the
Department of Agriculture marks an epoch in American date culture. These
selected offshoots from the best locality in Tafilelt will not only show how this
famous variety succeeds in the New World deserts, but will also make it possible
to determine how truly it has been reproduced by the seedlings, some thousands
of which are already growing in California.’’ (W. T. Swingle.)

For an illustration of the Medjhool date, natural size, see Plate III.

34214 to 34216.

From Tientsin, China. Presented by Dr. Yamei Kin. Received August 10, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Kin.

384214 and 34215. Zea mays L. _ Corn.

34214. “This is the northern Chinese corn which is of the waxy-
endosperm kind, though perhaps somewhat different from the kind
(S. P. I. No. 34053) I sent before.’’

34215. “This species of the above corn had become mixed with some
foreign corn and shows it clearly. The Chinese say that the foreigt
corn grows less cob and a given area producing corn will give more |
grain per bushel measure, but when milled to take off the outer skin
of the kernel, which it seems they do before eating it, the foreign corn
has so much thicker skin that a given lot of corn does not give as much
meal as the Chinese.”’

Inventory 32, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE III.

THE MEDJHOOL DATE, FROM THE TAFILELT REGION, Morocco. NATURAL SIZE.
(S. P. Il. No. 18630.)

This is a dark-colored variety of very unusual size and good flavor. It is exported to
Spain and England, but is unknown in American markets. S. P. I. No. 34213 consists of
four offshoots of this variety presented by the Service Botanique of the Algerian Goy-
ernment, especially secured by Dr. L. Trabut. director of that service and collaborator of
the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. (Office photograph No. 1826, May
28, 1906. )

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34214 to 34216—Continued.
34216. Brassica PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Pai ts’ai.

“Fine Chinese cabbage seed. The people here plant thinly, either in
rows, and then pull up the weak sprouts, or scatter over a space and then
transplant. The latter method is said to yield the best plants, though for
a while the young shoots appear to suffer; yet when the autumn weather
comes on and they are well manured the transplanted shoots will make better
growth. The plants must be manured heavily when about 8 or 10 inches high—
not sooner, or they will burn out, as they say, and not later, or they will not
make the growth before cold weather sets in. To get the extra-fine close
heads, tie up the leaves when they are pretty well grown, so that the leaves
which are loose and long will not fall away from the center and become frost-
bitten. The plants should be planted not less than 2 feet apart, in rows that
have at least 3 feet space between, as the cabbages need a good deal of room.
When well grown, the average plant will weigh, after being trimmed for the
market, about 8 or 9 catties; nearly 2 feet long, mostly crisp white stem, and
but little green leaf. I do not know how much nourishment there may be
in it, but it is the main staple of the diet of the people here in the north during
the winter. With plenty of coarse whole-wheat flour, maize, and cabbage,
the people make a good growth certainly here.’’

For an illustration of a field of Chinese cabbage as grown at Chevy Chase,
Md., see Plate IV.

34217 and 34218.

From McCale Sana, Lumbwa, British East Africa. Presented by Mrs. Ernest
Smith. Received August 12, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
34217. (Undetermined.)
“Wild coffee.”’
34218. PHOENIX sp.

“These wild dates are all growing on the river banks; some are growing in
the river itself. I fancy this is how they have managed to survive, as the
Lumbwa natives have been most destructive with grass fires and burning
out everything, and when they wanted a new piece of ground to cultivate

they would set fire to the forest as the easiest way of clearing the ground they
wanted to use.’’ (Smith.)

34219. HyYPHAENE THEBAICA (L.) Martius. - Doum palm.

From Hamburg, Germany. Presented by Mr. Robert P. Skinner, American
consul general. Received August 7, 1912.

Seeds imported through the German importers, who purchase them for use in
button making, in order to determine the possibility of securing large quantities of
good quality doum-palm seeds for planting purposes. Immense quantities of seeds
are imported through Hamburg to supply the button manufacturers of Germany with
a cheap substitute for the vegetable ivory produced by the nuts of Phytelephas
species.

34220 to 34249. Oryza saTIvA L. Rice.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. F. W. Taylor, Director
of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Division of Horticulture,
Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 10, 1912.

“The yield of these rices varies from 5,000 kilos per hectare down to 3,800 kilos, but,
since these yields are considerably affected by local conditions, weather, etc., there

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

is no need, in my opinion, to give the approximate yield of each variety (the only two
yielding 5,000 kilos per hectare are Nos. 579 [S. P. I. No. 34234] and 598 [S. P. I.
No. 34233], most of the others running about 4,000 to 4,300 kilos per hectare). The
data regarding the number of days for maturing the crop are, of course, not of much
value to you, considering the vastly different conditions under which these varieties
will be grown in the States and considering the variation of the individual sensitiveness
of the varieties to local influences.’? (Barrett.)

Seeds of the following:

34220. Arabon. 34235. Macan Santa Rita.
34221. Binugayan carcar. 34236. Macan Silangan.
34222. Baybay. 34237. Magpunit.
34223. Binatad. 34238. Minaya.
34224. Binankero. 34239. Prilapil.
34225. Calodo. 34240. Piniling Daniel.
34226. Cabayuran. 34241. Quinaluay.
34227. Calobang. 34242. Quinanay.
34228. Cavitenang nagmaliu. 34243. Quinatia.
34229. Ilangitnon. 34244. Quiriquiri.
34230. Joquianan. 34245. San Pablo.
- 84231. Laud. - 34246. Tayading puld.

34232. Mancasar. 34247. Takilid.
34233. Manticanon. 34248. Tungcadol.
34234. Manabun-ac. 34249. Virgen.

34250 and 34251. c

From Saff, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Alfred Bircher, The Middle Egypt Botanic
Gardens. Received August 6, 1912.

34250. Dovya.is carrra (Hook. and Harv.) Warb. Kei-apple.
(Aberia caffra Hook. and Harv.)

‘“‘A small tree, 12 to 30 feet in height, often thornless when in tree form, but
exceedingly thorny when kept cut as a hedge, for which purpose it is much used,
as it is impenetrable and when once established stands drought remarkably
well. The seeds soon lose their vitality when kept dry, but germinate freely
when fresh, and the plants are easily transplanted in the various nursery stages
if not allowed to get a secure foothold, which they do rapidly. It does not
succeed where frosts are regularly severe, but elsewhere requires to be cut
twice a year to keep it in good hedge form and makes a dense 5-foot hedge in
five years. It stands cutting to any extent, and if a hedge has been allowed
to make too much headway when young and becomes open below it can be cut
to the ground level and started afresh from the coppice shoots. Blanks ina
hedge, if not too wide, can be remedied by interplaiting branches. The fruit
is globose or depressed globose, minutely velvety, 1 to 14 inches in diameter,
bright yellow, resembling an apricot, edible, and used in preserves, but of too
high flavor to be used alone. It is too sour for dessert use unless perfectly
ripened under bright sunshine. Itis sometimes attacked by the common peach
maggot.’’ (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

34251. Corbis myxa L. Sebesten.

“In India the tender young fruit is eaten as a vegetable and is pickled; the
ripe fruit is eaten and is greedily devoured by the birds; the kernel is eaten
and tastes somewhat like a filbert; that of the cultivated tree is better. The

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B o4260 and 34251—Continued.

wood is soft and is said to have furnished the timber from which the Egyptian
mummy cases were made. It is one of those used for preparing fire by friction
in India. It is olive colored, grayish, or light brown, coarse grained, easy to
work, strong, and seasons well; it is readily attacked by insects. It is used for
boat building in India, for well curbs, gunstocks, and agricultural implements,
and in Bengal for canoes. It is an excellent fuel. The weight of a cubic foot
varies from 28 to 42 pounds. The viscid pulp of the fruit is used as birdlime
in India, and the kernel is used for marking linen, but the mark is fugacious.
The bark is extracted in ribbon-like layers and then twisted into cordage. In
its lace-bark appearance the bast resembles sterculia. It is white in color,
soft, and of inferior tenacity.’’ (Marden, Useful Native Plants, and Dodge,
Useful Fiber Plants.)

Distribution.—A shrub or low tree cultivated in the Tropics of the Old World
from Egypt through India and Cochin China to Australia.

34252. Bera sp. Beet.
From Artwin, in the southwestern part of the Caucasus, Russia, on the shore
of the Black Sea. Presented by Mr. A. Rolloff, director, Botanic Garden,
Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. Received August 13,1912. _
Seeds of the native Caucasian beet, introduced for the work of plant breeders inter-
ested in this genus.

- 34253. Carissa OvATA R. Brown.
From Brisbane, Queensland. Presented by Mr. J. F. Bailey, Botanic Gardens.
Received August 15, 1912.
For previous introductions and descriptions, see S. P. I. Nos. 31111 and 34153.

34254. JUGLANS AUSTRALIS Griseb. Walnut.
From Sucre, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Ernest F. Moore, British vice consul.
Received August 10, 1912.
““Boliviensis. These are from the same species of walnut that grows in the tropical
Santa Cruz, but were taken from a higher altitude, approximately 7,500 feet, and
not more than 100 miles from Sucre.’’ ( Moore.)

$4255 and 34256. Viena sinensis (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.
From Paramaribo, Surinam. Presented by Dr. P. J. S. Cramer, Director of
Agriculture. Received August 14, 1912.
Seeds clay or buff colored. Quoted notes by Dr. J. Sack, Acting Director of
Agriculture.
34255. ‘‘Djari pesie. Is grown as a vegetable principally.”
34256. ‘‘Grown as a vegetable and also as a forage crop.”’

84257. EUCHLAENA MEXICANA Schrad. Teosinte.

From Durango, Mexico. Presented by Mr. T. C. Hamm, American consul,
who obtained it from Dr. H. W.Jackson. Received August 19, 1912.

_ “The plant known as teosinte, or asese, which is supposed to be the antecedent
_ of common maize, grows in some parts of the State of Durango. The plant occurs
_ inawild state. Only one attempt, so far as I have been able to learn, has been made
_ to cultivate it. Two or three years ago a Mexican ranchman gathered a quantity of
_ the seed, which he planted as a forage crop, with most excellent results. The plant

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

flowers in the month of July and matures in November. The height attained by —
the plant varies greatly according to soil, climatic conditions, etc., the full-grown plant
running from about 50 to 75 inches in height in this State. Teosinte closely resem-
bles the common maize in its earlier stages, but becomes more bushy as it develops,
owing to the large number of suckers thrown out by the parent stalk. The leaf is
very similar to that of the maize in all stages of its development. A single stalk
of teosinte will have from 10 to 15 ears which, unless the teosinte has mixed with
maize, have practically no cob or core.

“The reason why little or no use is made of this valuable plant is that when planted
near corn it readily crosses with the latter and spoils the corn crop, which is the staple
agricultural crop of this district. It is reported that the natives have made tortillas
from the ground seed of teosinte, but such instances are very rare.’’ (Hamm.)

34258 and 34259.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. George V. Perez. Received

August 16, 1912.

34258. EcHtum AUBERIANUM Webb and Berth.

“This isa very striking Teneriffe alpine plant growing at the Canadas on
its rocky walls at an elevation of between 8,000 and 9,000 feet above sea level.
It throws up in the second year a single thyrsus of beautiful pink flowers.
I have just had one in flower 34 meters high (11 feet 8 inches). Echium wild-
pretii, which I do not have, is probably this same plant or a hybrid of it. The
latter has been cultivated at Kew Garden for over 10 years.

“This may turn out to be a valuable fodder plant in southern California,
as goats arefond of it. Its rosette of leaves is more than 1 yard across.’’ (Perez.)

Distribution.—A pink-flowered perennial found on the alpine slopes of the
island of Teneriffe. 7”

84259. EcHiuM CANDICANS X SIMPLEX.

“This is a new hybrid obtained this year by the writer. The thyrsus is light
blue; a beautiful plant.’”’ (Perez.)

34260 to 34262. )
From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. George V. Perez. Received
August 16, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
34260. PANCRATIUM CANARIENSE Ker.
“This is a Canary plant of the coast region, like P. maritimum. It flowers in
October.’’ (Perez.)
Distribution.—A bulbous plant with irislike leaves and umbels of large white
flowers, found in the Canary Islands.

34261. ASPARAGUS ALBUS L. Asparagus.

‘‘Pastorianus. This plant has been written about lately as simulating Larix.
I received notes from Mr. Fairchild about it last year.’’ (Perez.)

84262. GENISTA SPLENDENS Webb and Berth.

“This is a native of the mountains of Palma (Canary Islands), where it is
called ‘Gacia Blanca’ in contrast to Cytisus stenopetalus, which is called
‘Gacia.’ It is a beautiful plant with somewhat silvery leaves and bright
orange-yellow flowers. It isa forage plant also, like Cytisus stenopetalus, which
is much employed as such in Palma.’’ (Perez.)

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34263. BiscHOFIA JAVANICA Blume. Toog.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.

Received August 12, 1912.

‘A tall tree known as toog, with a fairly regular, unbuttressed, short bole with a

wide-spreading crown. It is intolerant ofshade. The bark is dark brown, soft to the

_ touch, shedding in thin, large scales. The inner bark is red with a thin, dark-red latex.

The leaves are alternate, trifoliate, and smooth, with the edges of the leaflets toothed.

The sapwood is light cream colored; the heartwood is red, moderately hard, and moder-
ately heavy.’’ (Whitford, Forests of the Philippines.)

34264 to 34272.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of

Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received August 14, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Eisen:

34264. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.

“These seeds were procured in a restaurant in Rome. Locality not known.
This variety is probably the finest apricot I have ever tasted, being larger than
our average Moorpark, globular, but with apex characteristically pointed, the
point being short but very acute and set off suddenly and distinctly. Ripens

venly all around. Very sweet and highly flavored. Color deep orange.”’

34265. PrRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.

“These apricots are said to come from the vicinity of Frascati, near Rome, in
the Alban Hills. Some are said to have sweet seeds.”’

34266. CoRYLUS AVELLANA L. Filbert.

“From Boscotrecase, near Naples. Name: San Giovanni. The earliest
filbert known in that part of Italy, ripening by June 24. Of very good quality,
though not as highly flavored as the wild nut, but remarkably well filled and
solid. Valuable on account of its earliness.’’

34267. Prunus pomestica L. Plum.

‘“Papagone. Average 24 inches long by 14 inches wide. Largest 23 to even
3 inches long by 13 inches wide; elongate ovoid; greenish yellow, darker green
on shaded side. Stalk short, half inch to less in length. Fine gray bloom.
Very thin and smooth skin. Seed very thin pitted, sulcate edge, and remark-
ably small for the size of the fruit. Flesh firm, sweet, and highly flavored,
adheres slightly to the stone.”’

34268. Prunus DoMESTICA L. Plum.

“Prune called Prunaringia, grown near Naples. The name may also, and
more properly, be spelled Prunarigno or Prunarignia, and I am told that possibly
it means Pruno di India, though I prefer to think that the name in some way
refers to the main characteristic of the fruit—one or two vertical cracks (‘rigno’)
when the fruit isfully ripe. In size this prune or plum resembles the Papagone
but is more irregular. General shape like Papagone, but the color is deeper
green. Very sweet and even more flavored, but the value of this splendid plum
is lowered by the fact that when ripe it always possesses one or more vertical
splitson the cheek. Thus, it does not present the same fine appearance as the
Papagone and could not stand long shipment; but for canning and preserving
this plum should be excellent. The seed, in proportion to the fruit, is consid-
erably larger than the Papagone but somewhat similar in shape; thin and
oblong, but less curved than the Papagone. Both ripen at about the same time
and are at the height of perfection at Boscotrecase by August 1.”

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34264 to 34272—Continued.

34269. PrRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.

““Crisomelo. From Boscotrecase. Very large, rounded oblong without
points, color orange, ripens evenly all around.”

34270. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.

‘These apricots are all from the same garden and are said to be Crisomelo.
As, however, the lots differ from each other, I take it that they must be from
different trees, probably seedlings, though about this I can give no absolute
information, not having collected them myself. But the fact that the seeds
differ in size as well as in shape from the other Crisomelos, to me indicates a
difference in variety. I have, however, been assured that all were selected
from the best Crisomelos.”’

34271. Prunus pomestica L. Plum.

‘Roman market. Best plum coming to this market, and seems especially
good for shipment, as the flesh is firm. Size 2 to 24 inches long by 14 inches
wide. Color green with red cheek. No particular name. Quality fair, but
neither so sweet nor so well flavored as Papagone and Prunaringia, S. P. I. Nos.
34267 and 34268, which both belong to the Naples market.”’

34272. Prunus pomestica L. Plum.
“Very large, globular, giles yellow. A variety of Reineclaude of the very
best quality. From Frascati.”’

34274. ANNONA RETICULATA L. Custard-apple.

From Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Presented by Mr. Charles M. Hath-
away, jr., American consul. Received August 16, 1912.

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34275. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee. Received August 19,
1912. |
“This is a mixed lot of peach seeds containing some from red clingstones and some
from white freestones.”’

34289. GossyPIUM HIRSUTUM if Cotton.

From Coimbatore, India. Presented by Mr. R. Cecil Wood, president, Agricul-
tural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper.. Received August 20, 1912.

‘‘Cambodia. This cotton is said to have been introduced from Cambodia into
southern India, where it has yielded far more heavily than any, other cotton. It
is of the American Upland type.’”’ (Piper.)

“This cotton has a close resemblance to the American Upland type and has been
looked upon as an American cotton that has been acclimatized in Cambodia, though
this may not prove to be the case. There is historical evidence of the introduction
of a superior type of cotton from Siam to Louisiana in early days, and this may have
been the origin of the long-staple varieties formerly grown so extensively in the
Delta regions of Louisiana and Mississippi. Thus the Cambodia cotton may prove
to be related to the American long-staple type. A variety of Upland cotton from
Cochin China was studied in Egypt in 1910 which may prove to be similar to the
present importation. An account of this cotton was published in Bulletin 210 of
the Bureau of Plant Industry on Hindi Cotton in Egypt. The Cambodia cotton
has been grown for a few years in southern India and has given much better results
than any variety introduced from America. An account of the experiments in
India was published in the Daily Consular and Trade Reports, December 7, 1910,”
(O. F. Cook.)

Inventory 32, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE V.

PLANTS OF SESAME (SESAMUM ORIENTALE L.) 3 TO 4 FEET TALL, AT THE YAR-
ROW FIELD STATION, ROCKVILLE, MD. (S. P. I. No. 26438.)

An important oil seed, much cultivated in China, India, Palestine, and to some extent in
Mexico. Selection work will be necessary to do away with the shattering of the seed
as soon asitisripe. The oil is important for table use, and the seeds are much used in
contectionery in oriental countries. See S. P. I. No. 34290. (Photographed by Dorsett,

No. 8175, July 23, 1911.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 31

34290 and 34291.

From Hankow, China. Presented by Mr. Roger S. Greene, American consul
_ general. Received August 21, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Greene:
34290. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.
(S. indicum L.)
“Tzu ma. A good culinary oil is expressed from these seeds.”’

For an illustration of sesame plants growing at the Yarrow Field Station, Rockville,
Md., see Plate V.

34291. CaNnNnaBis sativa L. Hemp.

“Ta ma. Said to be the hemp which grows higher than all other kinds.
I am told that there are two principal varieties of ta ma hemp in this neigh-
borhood, one of which yields three crops a year, while the other yields only
one crop. This tall hemp of which I am sending you seed gives only one
crop.”’

34292. BomBax sp.

From Shek Lung, China. Presented by Mr. A. J. Fisher. Received August 10,
1912.

“This tree at first has a great many sharp thorns on its trunk, but after four or five
_ years these thorns disappear. It grows into a big, high tree. I should think that
it would not stand frost. It sheds its leaves in the winter here. In the spring before
- the leaves come it shows a red flower, followed by pods in which the cotton and seed
are borne. It seems to be native to this soil and grows very easily and quickly.
It is not cultivated, but usually grows up wild. It is called min fa shue (cotton
_ tree). It is used by the Chinese for making pillows and is dearer than the imported
cotton. Itseems very good, for it does not gather in lumps like the ordinary cotton.”’
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"34298 and 34294. Hoxicus soreuum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Cedar Hill, Tex. Presented by Mr. D. C. Nance, through Mr. C. V. Piper.
Received August 26, 1912.

“This is a small, sweet-stemmed, kafirlike sorghum, but with a looser head than
_ ordinary kafir. Mr. Nance writes that he has grown Red kafir continuously since
1908. The seed of it was obtained from the David Hardie Seed Co., of Dallas, Tex.
_ ‘I saw nothing peculiar growing among my Red kafir until 1911, when I discov-
ered a few plants of kafirita. My attention was directed to them by reason of their
diminutive size and early maturity. I noticed further that some plants bore red
seeds and others white, and from this fact I gathered that kafirita was not merely
a dwarf Red kafir, so I searched out the fields—6 acres—for other similar plants and
_ obtained perhaps 2 ounces of seed in all. ThisI planted carefully in 1912, and the
~ plants bred perfectly true. I suppose that we may as well assume that the plant
~ originated here on my farm. It is evidently not just a dwarf Red kafir, for that
_ view does not account for the white seeds. However, excepting this feature, to-
_ gether with a constantly yellow tinge of the whole plant except the seed, it is a
perfect dwarf Red kafir.’ (D.C. Nance, letter, August 7, 1912.)” (C. V. Piper)

. 34293. White. 34294. Red.

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34295 to 34297. Irs spp. Trak

From California. Presented by Miss Alice Eastwood, San Francisco, Cal. Re-
ceived August 26, 1912.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Miss Eastwood:
34295. Iris TENUISSIMA Dykes.
‘‘From Goose Valley, Shasta Co., Cal. Collected by Wallace Dillman.’’
34296. Iris sp.

“Punsmuir, Cal. I think it is Jris tenwissema, but it may be Jris amabilis.
Collected by Alice Eastwood.”’

34297. Iris AMABILIS Eastwood.
“Collected by Mr. G. P. Rixford, Loomis, Placer Co., Cal.

34299 and 343800.
Presented by Dr. C. F. Rife, Naperville, Ill. Received August 22, 1912.
34299. CaRICcA PAPAYA L. Papaya.
“From the Marshall Islands, Oceania. Mummy apple, called pawpaw in
Australia.’ (Rife.)
34300. ANNONA RETICULATA L. Custard-apple.
“From Tahiti, Society Islands.’’ (Rife.)

34301 and 34302.
From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by Prof. Bayley Balfour, Royal Botanic
Garden. Received August 23, 1912.
Seeds of the following:

34301. CyTISUS HILLEBRANDTU (Christ) Briquet.

Distribution.—A spreading leguminous plant found on the mounts in Gran
Canaria Island in the Canaries.

84302. CyTISUS ALBUS MICROPHYLLUS Aschers. and Graebn. .
(C. austriacus L.)

Distribution.—A white-flowered, small-leaved [acess plant found on the
slopes of the Balkans in southern Europe. ;

34303 to 34308.
From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by Prof. Bayley Balfour, Royal Botanic
Garden. Received August 23, 1912.
Seeds of the following:
343038. Acacia wHant F. Mueller.
Distribution.—A leguminous shrub with flowers in globular heads, found in
Victoria in Australia.
34304. BrERBERIS GUIMPELI Koch and Bouche. Barberry.
34305. CaARISSA BISPINOSA (L.) Desf. ’ Amatungulu.
(C. arduina Lam.)
34306. PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES Cunningham. Tarata.
‘“‘A beautiful tree, sometimes 40 feet in height, whose pale-green, broadly
oblong leaves, 2 or 3 inches long, with undulating margins, emit, when bruised,
a lemonlike odor. The delicate venation and light-colored, almost white
midrib add to the beauty of the leaf. The Maoris mix the resinous exudation
from the white bark with the juice of the sow thistle and work it into a ball,

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. 33

34303 to 34308—Continued.

which they chew. In October (in New Zealand) the tree produces large
corymbs of yellowish green flowers, whose heavy, honeyed odor is almost sickly
in its intensity. The plant is probably often self-pollinated, but though
stamens and pistils are always present one or the other is often abortive, so that
the flowers are often practically unisexual. The wood of this species, like that
of the other species of the genus, is almost worthless. The tree is often culti-
vated for its beauty and is sometimes used to form an ornamental hedge.”’
(Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.)

Distribution.—A small round-headed tree with very fragrant flowers, found on
the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand.

34307. PRIMULA SINOLISTERI Balf. f. Primrose.

“This plant is of special horticultural interest. It was introduced in 1908 by
Bees, Ltd., grown from Forrest’s seeds, and promises to be in our gardens what
P. obconica Hance ought to have been, but is not. PP. sinolisteri Balf. f. has
not the irritant hairs. It is a free grower, forming compact masses of dark
green, acutely lobed leaves, and the trusses of white (sometimes lilac) flowers
aremany. In our northern climate it is not quite hardy—like true P. obconica
Hance in that respect. It was sent out as P. lister1 King—a venial error of
naming—and the name sinolisteri has been given in the hope of making the

change of nomenclature less disturbing.’’ (Balfour, Chinese and Other Primu-
las, Jour. Roy. Hort. Soc., vol. 29, p. 142, 1913.)
34308. PrimMvuLA FORREST Ball. f. Primrose.

“<P. forrestti, of the section Callianthe, is a curious as well as a beautiful
species, and a lover of dry, stony situations. The flowers are large and numerous,
of a rich deep shade of orange, and fragrant. The foliage is densely coated with
glandular hairs, and, in the fresh state, has a peculiar, but not unpleasant,
aromatic odor. The plant is specially adapted to the situation in which it is
commonly found, i. e., the crevices of dry, shady limestone cliffs, in having a
long, intensely tough, woody rootstock of 2-3 feet in length. The base of this
is very tapered, generally only a few inches being inclosed in the crevices of
the rocks. From this point the plant is pendulous for almost the full length of
the remainder of the rootstock, a few inches of the growing apex being turned
out and upwards. The rootstock for two-thirds of its length is covered with
the induviz of previous year’s foliage, which, at the apex, form a dense matted
mass with the fresh foliage and flowers arising from the center. J udging from
the length of the rootstocks of specimens seen growing, allowing two whorls of
leaves for one year’s growth, a very liberal estimate, some plants must reach
the age of 50-100 years. Another feature which pointed to great age in the
species was, the cliffs behind some. of the larger specimens were scored and
worn to the depth of fully an inch by the motion of the plants in the wind.”
(Forrest, Primulacex from Western Yunnan, Notes from the Edinburgh Royal
Botanic Garden, vol. 4, p. 15, 1908.)

Disiribution.—A primrose with fragrant deep-yellow flowers, found on the
slopes of the mountains at an elevation of 9,000 to 11,000 feet in the northwestern
part of the province of Yunnan in China.

34309. CARYOPHYLLUS sp.
(Eugenia sp.)
From Paraguay. Presented by Mr. C. F. Mead, Buenos Aires. Received
August 16, 1912.

“Tn the Guarany language this fruit is called ywapurti. I have never seen it in
any place except in the monte in the district between Sapucay and Asuncion, nor

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

can I find any mention of it in any botanical books. It grows in bush form to a —
height of about 2 meters, the fruit, which is about the size and coloring of a dark-
red plum, being borne in clusters about the main stalks. I have never tasted the
fruit, but it is very highly spoken of by the natives here.’’ (Mead.)

34311. Prunus crERasus L. Cherry.
From Abchasica, Western Caucasus. Presented by Mr. A. Rolloff, director,
Botanic Garden, Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. Received September 9, 1912.

These are said by Mr. Rolloff to be seeds of wild, sour cherries and were sent in
under the name Cerasus caproniana abchasica.

34312. Syzyerum smiTHu (Poir.) Niedenzu.
(Eugenia smithii Poir.)
From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. Cronin, curator, Botanic and
Domain Gardens. Received September 9, 1912.

‘* A close-wooded tree from 1 to 3 feet in diameter and from 80 to 120 feet in height.
The bark contains about 17 per cent of tannic acid and 3.6 per cent of gallic acid.
The white, purplish-tinted fruits are produced in profusion, are acidulous and
wholesome, and are eaten by the natives, small boys, and birds.’”’ (Maiden, Aus-
tralian Native Plants.)

Distribution —A tree found in North Agata, Queensland, New South Wales,
and Victoria, in Australia.

34313. SoLanuM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Horace G. Knowles, American consul.
Received September 9, 1912.
‘*A smooth, pepe thin-skinned, white potato of fine sAinaite “nd said to be
a good keeper.’’ (Knowles.)

‘“Tubers of medium size, decidedly round-oblate in shape; skin dark red; eyes
large and deep. In many respects the tubers resemble the American variety known
as ‘Bliss Triumph’’’. (William Stuart.)

34314. HoRDEUM sp. Barley.
From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Horace G. Knowles, American consul.
Received September 9, 1912.
“The straw of this barley grows to more than 4 feet in height and must have con-

siderable nourishment, as it is about the only feed given to the animals in this alti-
tude of Bolivia.’”’ (Knowles.)

34315. RApuHia sp. Rafia palm.
From McCale Sana, Lumbwa, British East Africa. Presented by Mrs. Ernest
Smith. Received September 13, 1912.
“This palm is indigenous to this country, and the midrib of the huge leaves is
largely used in the roofing of the buildings.’”’ (Smith.)

34316. COLOCASIA sp. Dasheen.

From Boca Ceiga, via Largo, Fla. Presented by Mr. T. S. Baldwin, in care of
Baldwin & Bosworth. Received August 19, 1912.

‘‘From the appearance of the corm and tubers, this dasheen is of the Japanese
type. The corm is acrid in the raw state and is of coarse texture, strong flavor, and
deep-violet color when cooked. The tubers are nonacrid when raw, are rather moist
when cooked, and have a flavor much like the ordinary potato.’”’ (R. A. Young.)

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34817. Triticum AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)
From Italy. Presented by Mr. William W. Burt, American vice consul, Flor-
ence. Received September 10, 1912.

“Grown in the Pistoja district. The statement from the grower is that the crop this
_ year has been poor both in quality and quantity, that the seed is sown in the latter
part of October and the first part of November, and the wheat is gathered in the
first part of July. This wheat was grown on a plain at 184 feet above sea level.”

(Burt.)

34318 and 34319.
4 From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief,
Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received September 16,
1912.
34318. Areca cAaTEcHU L. Betel palm.
Distribution.—A tall palm found in the damp, hot regions of Asia and east-
ward through the Malay Archipelago to the Philippines.
34319. ORANIA REGALIS Blume. Palm.
‘A rare palm of the Philippines, rather closely related, I believe, to the
coconut, and which I believe would make an interesting greenhouse plant;
it should also make a good ornamental for southern Florida, Porto Rico, and
Cuba.’”’ (Barrett.)

3 See 8. P. I. Nos. 3799 to 3801 for previous introduction.

34320 to 343825. |
From Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Presented by Mr. Charles M. Hatha-
way, jr., American consul. Received September 9, 1912.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Hathaway:
34320. AcHRAs zapota L. Sapota.
“The fruit is ellipsoid in shape, exterior dark russet, somewhat like mush-
rooms or fungi, interior deep crimson verging toward coral but darker. Its
taste is sweet and spicy and hardly likely to appeal to the average American
palate.’’
34321 to 34325. ANNoNna squamosa L. Sweetsop.
“The English-speaking islanders call this the ‘sugar-apple.’ It is, to my
taste, a fine fruit.’’

“Annona squamosa L. is perhaps the most widely cultivated of all the custard-
apples. It is essentially tropical, while the cherimoya (Annona cherimola
Miller) is subtropical and will not flourish at sea level in hot countries. The
fruit varies in quality, and, as in other fruits which have been cultivated for

Of a long time, care should be taken in selecting the best varieties for asexual
. propagation. For this reason the seeds of the various fruits sent to the depart-
ment have been kept distinct.’’? (W. E£. Safford.)
— $4326 to 34328.

From Nogent-sur-Marne (Seine), France. Presented by Mr. E. Prudhomme,
director, Colonial Garden. Received September 19, 1912.
34326. CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (L.) Spreng. Ginger grass.
(Andropogon schoenanthus L.)
See S. P. I. No. 29456 for description.

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36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34326 to 34328—Continued.
34327. PreerR cuBEBA L. f. Cubeb pepper. ©

“The cubebs of commerce, which are of importance chiefly in medicine, are
the berries of a species of pepper vine, easily distinguished from the ordinary
pepper by the stalked and larger berries, or ‘corns.’ The plant is a native of
Java, Sumatra, etc., and thrives under similar conditions as pepper, requiring
live or artificial supports and a certain amount of shade. The world’s supply —
of cubebs is obtained chiefly from Java, where the plant is cultivated. The
plants are best propagated by cuttings taken from among the top or fruitful —
shoots, such plants being more productive than those taken from near the —
base.’’ (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening.)

Distribution.—A climbing shrub found in Java and other islands of the Malay —
Archipelago.
34328. Pirer cHaBa Hunter.

Distribution.—Commonly cultivated in India and the Malay Archipelago.

34329. SECALE CEREALE L. Rye. |

From Wronow, Koschmin, Posen, Germany. Presented by Saatzuchtwirtschaft
Fritz Claassen. Received September 12, 1912.

Original R. von Riimker winter rye No. 2.

34330. BarRyYXYLUM INERME (Roxb.) Pierre.
(Peltophorum ferrugineum Benth.)

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. E. D. Merrill, botanist, .
Bureau of Science. Received September 21, 1912.

“This tree is a native of the Philippines and is one of the best shade trees that we
have. It is evergreen and bears large terminal panicles of very showy yellow flowers.
The species is of wide distribution in the Malayan region, and in the Philippines —
grows in nature near the seashore. It will certainly thrive in Cuba, Porto Rico, and
Panama, and probably in southern Florida and in southern California. There is an
excellent colored figure of it in the third edition of Blanco’s ‘‘ Flora de Filipinas.”’
(Merrill, in letter of August 20, 1912.)

Distribution.—A tall, unarmed tree found in Ceylon and eastward through the.
Malay Archipelago to northern Australia.

34331 to 34333. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee. Received September 23,
1912,

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Gee:
34331. “Round, green melon. Very nice.’
34332. ‘“Yellow-and-white striped melon, 6 to 8 inches in length.”’
34333. ‘Small white melon, sweet, 4 to 5 inches in length.”’

34334. RuBus LASIOCARPUS Smith. Raspberry.

From India. Presented by Mr. John W. B. Field, Castlemaine, Victoria, Aus-
tralia. Received September 9, 1912.

See S. P. I. No. 32453 for description.

JULY 1 TO. SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. : |

34335. ‘TRITICUM DICcoccuM Schrank. White emmer,
From Italy. Presented by Mr. William W. Burt, American vice consul, Florence.
Received September 10, 1912.

“These are typical heads of white emmer, a cereal related to spelt and wheat.”’
(C. R. Ball.)

34336. OLEA EUROPEA L. Olive.

_ From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. David Prain, director, Royal Botanic
Garden. Received September 30, 1912.

* Cinditiva.”’
Cuttings.

34339. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. J. E. Higgins, horticulturist, Hawaii
experiment station. Received September 30, 1912.

‘A moneecious variety and our best in flavor.’’ (Higgins.)
Seeds.

BOTANICAL NOTES AND PUBLICATION OF NEW NAMES.

PLANT LISTED IN A PREVIOUS INVENTORY.

26116. VILLARESIA CHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz.
(Citrus chilensis Molina, Saggio sulla Historia Naturali Chili, p. 171, 1782.)
(Villaresia mucronata Ruiz and Pavon, Flora Peruviana, vol. 3, p. 9, pl.
231, 1802.)

Seeds of this Chilean icacinaceous tree were received under the name Villaresia
mucronata Ruiz and Pavon. The earliest name applied to this plant, however, was
Citrus chilensis Molina, which specific name it is necessary to adopt.

PLANTS LISTED IN THIS INVENTORY.

34167. WaARNERIA THUNBERGIA (L. f.) Stuntz.
(Gardenia thunbergia L. f., Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegeta-
bilium, p. 162, 1781.)

Seeds of this white-flowered rubiaceous shrub were received under the name Gar-
denia thunbergia L. f. In publishing this name, the younger Linnezus cited Thun-
bergia capensis Montin (Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. Stockholm, vol. 34, p. 288,

_pl. 11, 1773). Montin, however, merely characterized the genus Thunbergia, with
neither binomial nor citations. The specific name given by Linneus filius is there-
fore the earliest and should be adopted. The reason for using the generic name
Warneria for the plants usually referred to the genus Gardenia is explained under
Warneria augusta Stickman, S. P. I. No. 30498, in Bulletin No. 242, Bureau of Plant

‘Industry, p. 14, 1912. .

34169. TRIcALYSIA FLORIBUNDA (Harvey) Stuntz.
(Kraussia floribunda Harvey, Hooker’s Journal of Botany, vol. 1, p. 21,
January, 1842.)
(Coffea kraussiana Hochstetter, Flora, vol. 25, p. 237, April, 1842.)
(Tricalysia kraussiana (Hochst.) Schinz, Mem. Herb. Boiss., vol. 10, p. 67,
1900.)

Seeds of this rubiaceous shrub from Natal were received under the name Kraussia
floribunda Harvey. This name, published in January, 1842, was based on Krauss’s
No. 121, which was also the type of Coffea kraussiana Hochstetter, published in April,
1842. As the plant is now considered to belong to the genus Tricalysia and the com-
bination Tricalysia floribunda seems never to have been published, it is necessary
_ to adopt it now.

$4171. PreRyGocaRPUS FLORIBUNDUS (Meyer) Stuntz.
. (Dregea floribunda Meyer, Commentariorum de Plantis Africae Australioris,
vol. 1, fase. 2, p. 199, 1837.)

_ Seeds of this asclepiadaceous plant from South Africa were received under the
Tame Dregea floribunda Meyer. The generic name Dregea had, however, been used

by Ecklon and Zeyher in June, 1836 (Enumeratio Plantarum Africae Australiae Extra-
tropicae, p. 350), for certain umbelliferous plants now considered to belong to Peuceda-
Bum. Itis therefore necessary to adopt the generic name Pterygocarpus, published
_by Hochstetter in 1843 (Flora, vol. 26, bd. 1, p. 78). The type species of Hochstet-
ter’s genus is P. abyssinicus, a plant congeneric with P. floribundus.

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40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. | a

34181. Microcos LATERIFLORA L. }
(Grewia asiatica L., Mantissa, p. 122, 1767.) .
Seeds of this yellow-flowered tiliaceous shrub from India were received under
the name Grewia asiatica. The generic names Microcos and Grewia, which are
recognized as congeneric, were both published in Species Plantarum, 1753, Microcos |
on page 514, and Grewia on page 964. Microcos having priority of publication,
it is necessary to adoptit. The present species was,published by Linnzeus as Grewia —
asiatica in 1767, but had been previously published (Species Plantarum, p. 514, 17 “a ;
as Microcos lateriflora, which name it is necessary to use here. |

oN en en me ee

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Aberia caffra. See Dovyalis caffra. Brassaia actinophylla. See Schefflera acti-
Acacic whanit, 34303. nophylla.

Acer ginnala semenovii, 34137. Brassica pekinensis, 34216.

Achras zapota, 34320.

Alfalfa. See Medicago rigidula cinera- | Cabbage, Chinese. See Brassica pekinen-
- scens. sis.

Allspice. See Pimenta officinalis. Calophyllum inophyllum, 34125.

\mé tungulu. See Carissa spp. Cannabis sativa, 34291.

Amygdalus persica, 34131, 34211, 34275. Capparis citrifolia, 34165.

nanas sativus, 34124, Carica papaya, 34299, 34339.

Andropogon schoenanthus. See Cymbo- | Carissa arduina. See Carissa bispinosa.
F Pier schoenanthus. bispinosa, 34305.
Annona reticulata, 34100, 34274, 34300. grandiflora, 34166.

4 squamosa, 34321 to 34325. ovata, 34153, 34253.
Antidesma bifrons, 34163. Caryophyllus sp., 34309.
venosum. See Antidesma bi- | Castilla elastica, 34130.
> - frons. Cherry. See Prunus cerasus.
Apple, crab. See Malus sp. Clavija ornata, 34122.
\pricot, Crisomelo, 34269, 34270. Clover (Oliver No. 3), 34195.
(Italy), 34264, 34265. (Oliver No. 13), 34196.
Lreca catechu, 34318. (Oliver No. 28), 34197.
sh, mountain. See Sorbus tianschanica. | Coffea kraussiana. See Tricalysia flori-
\ agus. See Asparagus spp. bunda.
aragus albus, 34261. Coffee, wild, 34217.
trichophyllus, 34133. Colocasia sp., 34316.
A . See Gevuina avellana. Cordia myzxa, 34251.
Avocado. See Persea americana. Corn (China), 34214, 34215.
(Peru), 34120, 34121.
Baphia racemosa, 34164. Corylus avellana, 34266.
Barberry. See Berberis guimpeli. Cotton, Cambodia, 34289.
Barley, beardless, 34110. Candava, 34188.
(Bolivia), 34314. Bulac-Cahoz, 34193.
(China), 34127, 34129. Bulac Damo, 34190.
Baryxylum inerme, 34330. Bulac Saot-Bayo, 34192.
Bayberry. See Piménta acris. Bulac Saot-Pula, 34194.
eet. See Beta sp. Gapas, 34189.
Berberis guimpeli, 34304. Gapas Kinachila, 34184.
Beta sp., 34252. Gapas Sanglay, 34185.
Betoom. See Pistacia atlantica. Taal, 34187.
3iSC javanica, 34263. Dopwills: 34186.
Bitor gol. See Flacourtia sepiaria. Cowpea (Egypt), 34102 to 34104.
bombax sp., 34292. (Surinam), 34255, 34256.
Jonavist bean. See Dolichos lablab. Crab apple. See Malus sp.
scia undulata, 34177. Crataegus spp., 34135, 34136.

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Cubeb pepper. See Piper cubeba.

Cucumis melo, 34331 to 34333.

Cupang. See Parkia timoriana.

Custard-apple. See Annona reticulata.

Cymbopogon schoenanthus, 34326.

Cytisus albus microphyllus, 34302.
austriacus. See Cytisus albus.
hillebrandtti, 34301.

Dasheen. See Colocasia sp.
Date, Medjhool (Tafilelt), 342183.
wild (British East Africa), 34218.

Dimocarpus longan, 34206.
Dioscorea pentaphylla, 34159.

sativa, 34158.
Dolichos lablab, 34106.
Dovyalis caffra, 34250.
Dregea floribunda. See Pterygocarpus flo-

ribundus.

Echium auberianum, 34258.
candicans % simplex, 34259.
Emmer, white. See Jriticum dicoccum.
Eriobotrya japonica, 34101, 34119.
Euchlaena mexicana, 34257.
Eugenia sp. See Caryophyllus sp.
smithii. See Syzygium smithir.

Filbert. See Corylus avellana.
Flacourtia sepiaria, 34093.

Gardenia thunbergia. See Warneria thun-
bergia.
Genista splendens, 34262.
Gevuina avellana, 34113.
Gossypium spp., 34186,
34192, 34193.
arboreum, 34184.
hirsutum, 34185, 34187, 34188,
34191, 34194, 34289.
Grass, ginger. See Cymbopogon schoe-
nanthus.
Para. See Panicum barbinode.
Sudan. See Holcus sorghum.
Grewia asiatica. See Microcos lateriflora.

34189, 34190,

Hawthorn. See Crataegus spp.
Hemp. See Cannabis sativa.
Holcus sorghum, 34114, 34293, 34294.
Hordeum sp., 34314.
vulgare, 34127, 34129.
trifurcatum, 34110.
Hyphaene thebaica, 34219.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

Ilex paraguariensis, 34152.
Ipomoea albivenia, 34168.
batatas, 34154, 34155.
Tris sp. 34296.
amabilis, 34297.
tenuissima, 34118, 34295.
Ironwood, white. See Boscia undulata.

Juglans australis, 34254.

Jujube. See Ziziphus jujuba.

Juniper, 34140 to 34145.

Juniperus spp., 34142 to 34145.
communis oblonga, 34141.
_pseudosabina, 34140.

Kei-apple. See Dovyalis caffra.

Kraussia floribunda. See Tricalysia flori-
bunda.
Lingue. See Persea lingue.

Litchi. See Litchi chinensis.
Intchi chinensis, 34117.

Longan. See Dimocarpus longan.
Loquat. See Hriobotrya japonica.

Maba natalensis, 34170.
Malus sp., 34180.
Mangtfera indica, 34097, 34199 to 34205.
Mango, Aristide, 34201. ~
Augusta, 34199.
Caribe, 34097.
Dauphine, 34205.
Figet, 34203.
Jose, 34200.
Maison Rouge, 34204.
Torse, 34202.
Maple. See Acer ginnala semenovit.
Mast-wood. See Calophyllum inophyllum.
Medicago coronata, 34147.
falcata, 34116.
marina, 34149.
minima, 34150.
rigidula cinerascens, 34105.
rotata, 34151.
rugosa, 34148.
Melon. See Cucumis melo.
Microcos lateriflora, 34181.
Mountain ash. See Sorbus tianschanica, —
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.

See Litchi chinensis.
See Dimocarpus

Nephelium litchi.
longana.
longan.

halea sp., 34156.

sei kraussiana, 34172.

tia azurea, 34112.

vilis, 34111.

a ia regalis, 34319.

Oryza sativa, 34220 to 34249.

Osteospermum moniliferum, 34173.

| Oxi pendhius natalensis. See Ozyanthus
“pyriformis.

pyriformis, 34174.

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Pai ts’ai. See Brassica pekinensis
Palm, betel, 34318.
doum, 34219.
(Philippines), 34319.
rafia, 34315.
Pancratium canariense, 34260.
Panicum barbinode, 34109.
Papaya (Hawaii), 34339.
a (Marshall Islands), 34299.
Parkia roxburghii. See Parkia timoriana.
tumoriana, 34094.
Pavetia revoluta, 34175.
Pea. See Pisum arvense.
violet. See Baphia racemosa.
Peach (China), 34211, 34275.
(Guadeloupe), 34131.
eekorem ferrugineum. See Baryzy-
lum inerme.
rsea americana, 34095, 34096.
gratissima. See Persea americana.
_ lingue, 34157.
Phoenix sp., 34218.
dactylifera, 34213.
a acris, 34207.
| officinalis, 34208.
Pineapple. See Ananas sativus.
‘iper chaba, 34328.

-cubeba, 34327.
Pistacia atlantica, 34212.

Pisum arvense, 34183.
ittosporum eugenioides, 34306.
lum , Papagone, 34267.

__ Prunaringia, 34268.
(Rome), 34271, 34272.
(Russia), 34134.
otato (Bolivia), 34313.
ss sweet, 34154, 34155.
kly See Opuntia spp.

ri im: ose. See Primula spp.

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43

Primula forrestii, 34308.
sinolistert, 34307.
Prunus armeniaca, 34264, 34265, 34269,
34270.
cerasus, 34311.
domestica, 34267, 34268, 34271,
34272.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
sibirica, 34134.
Psychotria capensis, 34176.
Pterygocarpus floribundus, 34171.
Pyrus sp. See Malus sp.
tianschanica. See Sorbus
schanica.

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Quaqua. See Strychnos gerrardi.
Queensland umbrella tree. See Schefflera
actinophylla.

Raphia sp., 34315.

Raspberry. See Rubus lasiocarpus.

Rice, Arabon, 34220.
Baybay, 34222.
Binankero, 34224.
Binatad, 34223.
Binugayan carcar, 34221.
Cabayuran, 34226.
Calobang, 34227.
Calodo, 34225.
Cavitenang nagmaliu, 34228.
Ilangitnon, 34229.
Joquianan, 34230.
Laud, 34231.
Macan Santa Rita, 34235.

Silangan, 34236.

Magpunit, 34237.
Manabun-ac, 34234.
Mancasar, 34232.
Manticanon, 34233.
Minaya, 34238.
Pilapil, 34239.
Piniling Daniel, 34240.
Quinaluay, 34241.
Quinanay, 34242.
Quinatia, 34243.
Quiriquiri, 34244.
San Pablo, 34245.
Takilid, 34247.
Tayading pula, 34246.
Tungcadol, 34248.
Virgen, 34249.

Rosa spp., 34138, 34139.

Rose. See Rosa spp.

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Rubber. See Castilla elastica.
Rubus lasiocarpus, 34334.
Rye. See Secale cereale.

Sapium utile, 34209.
Sapota. See Achras zapota.
Sche fflera actinophylla, 34123.
Sebesten. See Cordia myzxa.
Secale cereale, 34329.
Sesame. See Sesamum orientale.
Sesamum indicum. See Sesamum orien-

tale.

orientale, 34290.

Sismoyo. See Spondias sp.
Smilax sandwicensis, 34160.
Solanum tuberosum, 34313.
Sorbus tianschanica, 34132.
Sorghum, 34114, 34293, 34294.
Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
Spondias sp., 34210.
Stizolobium cinereum, 34182.

spp., 34098, 34099.
Strychnos gerrardi, 34161.
Sweet potato. See [pomoea batatas.
Sweetsop. See Annona squamosa.
Syzygium smithii, 34312.

Tarata. See Pittosporum eugenioides.
Teosinte. See Euchlaena mexicana.
| Toddalia lanceolata, See Boscia undulata.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Toog. See Bischofia javanica.
Tricalysia floribunda, 34169.
Trifolium sp., 34195.
angustifolium, 34196.
procumbens, 34197.
Triticum aestivum, 34126, 34128, 34317.
dicoccum, 34335. "
vulgare. See Triticum aestivum.
Turraea heterophylla, 34179. .
obtusifolia, 34178.

Uhi. See Smilax sandwicensis.
Undetermined, 34217.

Vigna sinensis, 34102 to 34104, 34255,
34256. |

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Walnut. See Juglans australis.
Warneria thunbergia, 34167.
Wheat (China), 34128.
(Italy), 34317.
(Venezuela), 34126.

Yam. See Dioscorea spp.
Yerba maté. See Ilex paraguariensis.

Zea mays, 34120, 34121, 34214, 34215.
Ziziphus jujuba, 34162. >
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chief of Bureau.

INVENTORY

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1
TO DECEMBER 31, 1912.

(No. 33; Nos. 34340 To 34727. )

WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1915.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Assistant Chief of Bureau, KARL F,.. KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. RocKWELLt.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.

SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

’

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge uf Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

George W. Oliver, Plant Breeder and Propagator.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Subtropical Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fila.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md.

W.H. F. Gomme, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, Haifa, Palestine;
Thomas W. Brown, Giza, Cairo, Egypt; Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Fran-
cisco, Cal.; E.C. Green, Coroata, Maranhao, Brazil; A.C. Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic Gardens, Seharun-
pur, India; H. Harold Hume, Glen St. Mary, Fla.; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago, Iu.; William S. Lyon, Gar-
dens of Nagtajan, Manila, P. I.; William H. Raynes, Tallahassee, Fla.; Joseph F. Rock, Honolulu,
Hawaii; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Simpson, Little River, Fla.; Dr. L. |
Trabut, Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain,
Mass.

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Botanical notes and publication of new names. ...-. Se i ive abt Tate. oe

ILLUSTRATIONS.

TE I. Male flowers of the Tung-shu, or Chinese wood-oil tree (Aleurites
rf Ee ee Se net ol, Amn Me tete. Sey dandy: - ie
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__- V. Prunus mira, the new species of peach recently discovered near
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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT
INTRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM OC-

~ TOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912 (NO. 38; NOS.
34340—34727).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

The remarkable success which has attended the introduction of

_ Chinese plants into America is no doubt due to the similarity between

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the climate of eastern China and that of eastern North America. This
success of the Chinese plants, which nurserymen are rapidly coming
to realize, will give special interest to the remarkable collection of
plants from western China which, through the courtesy of the Arnold
Arboretum, will be distributed from this office as soon as a stock of
them has been prepared. The collection was made by Mr. E. H.
Wilson, now of the Arboretum, during his expeditions in the various

provinces of western China, and among the 79 different numbers

(34523 to 34601), most of which will find a place somewhere in Ameri-
can horticulture, the following are of special economic importance as
plant-breeding material or for use as ornamentals in both city and —

country yards: No. 34601, a new and remarkable species of wild

peach, Prunus mira, which bears an edible fruit containing a smooth

instead of a furrowed stone (a character quite unknown heretofore

among peaches), which may be used in the improvement of the
commercial peach; Nos. 34525, 34527, and 34546, three promising new
hollies which may prove hardy here; No. 34537, a new Ampelopsis,
A. megalophylla, with large, divided leaves 3 feet in diameter; No.

34544, a 70-foot maple, Acer catalpifolium, the leaves of which color a

golden yellow in autumn; Nos. 34538 and 34549, the Yunnan pine,

Pinus sinensis yunnanensis; No. 34555, the Chinese butternut, Juglans

cathayensis, a bush or small tree; Nos. 34558, 34560, 34563, 34574,

34576, and 34582, six species of Prunus for those who are doing breed-

ing work in this genus; Nos. 34580 and 34581, two species of Vitis;
No. 34583, the Chinese close relative of the southern sweet-gum tree,

_Laquidambar formosana, which has proved hardy in the Arnold

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“sp.; No. 34590, a new spine-bearing hazelnut (Corylus sp.) with large

Arboretum; No. 34589, an undescribed species of quince, Cydonia

fruits; and No. 34599, a new species of Magnolia, M. wilsonii.
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During the period covered by this inventory Messrs. Paul and
Wilson Popenoe, two young California plant collectors who have
visited India in the interest of commercial firms, have sent in some —
unusually interesting material, including the bangilan, No. 34366,
Sterculia macrophylla, a striking ornamental with brilliant orange-—
scarlet fruits which produce a blaze of color and can be seen for a great
distance; No. 34494, the rambutan from Singapore, Nephelium lap- —
paceum, one of the commonest and most palatable fruits of the
Malay peninsula, which has not yet been acclimated in the Western
Hemisphere; No. 34495, the rambe, Baccaurea motleyana, a straw-
colored fruit with a gooseberry flavor, from the same region; No. —
34496, the remarkable duku, or doekoe, of Java, Lansium domesticum,
a fruit which, notwithstanding its delicious and refreshing, character,
has been entirely neglected in the West Indies. Mr. Wilson Popenoe
has distinguished for the first time this duku from the langsat of the |
Philippines. From Seharunpur Mr. Popenoe sent a native amaranth, —
Amaranthus gangeticus, No. 34497, which is used in India in place of
spinach.

From correspondents and our consuls abroad the following have
been received: No. 34351, the African oil-bean tree, Pentaclethra
macrophylla, from southern Nigeria, which yields seeds producing an —
oil only 10 per cent less valuable than cottonseed oil, probably
adapted to conditions in southern Florida; Nos. 34353 and 34481, the
batino, Mangifera verticillata, a remarkable new species closely
related to the mango and adapted to the mundated regions of Min-
danao, but with white-fleshed fruit, the quality of which would put
it on a par with the mango, while for stock purposes it may prove —
of value; Nos. 34356 to 34359, seeds of valuable timber-producing
trees from Piracicaba, Brazil, for forestry experiments in Florida;
No. 34361, a new strain of hairy vetch developed at Guelph, Canada,
adapted to the humid conditions of the Eastern States; No. 34364,
Carissa carandas, a black-fruited species of this interesting fruiting
hedge plant from India, via Saff, Egypt; No. 34368, the pili nut of |
the Philippines, Canarvum ovatum, a new table nut to be served just
as salted almonds are now; Nos. 34381 and 34384 to 34386, four
species of the genus Nothofagus, beeches of Chile, some of which,
because of their valuable timber and evergreen character, deserve to
be tested extensively in the moist coastal region about San Francisco;
No. 34387, the Persea lingue of Chile, which, although reported to
have leaves that are poisonous to stock, because of its ability to live
on all kinds of soil should be tested as a stock for the avocado, and
hybrids with it ought to be made; No. 34415, a seedless-fruited form
of Berberis vulgaris, found at Sherborn, Mass., by Miss Martha L.
Loomis and which, in view of the unusual fruitfulness of the bar-

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berry, may prove of commercial importance; No. 34420, the famous _
nipa palm of the Orient, Nypa fruticans, with the leaves of which the
houses of the natives are thatched and from the sap of which alcohol
in great quantities is made, preliminary trials indicating that this
palm will probably grow in southern Florida along the tidal swamps
and possibly on the Everglades where not too cold; Nos. 34426 and
34427, a variety of pop corn from Spain with a purple aleurone layer
and peculiarly adapted for cross-fertilization; Nos. 34440 to 34454,
15 named varieties of mango from Trinidad, representing local and
East Indian introduced sorts; No. 34493, the che fruit from the
Yangtze Valley, Cudrania tricuspidata, which has already fruited at
Augusta, Ga., bearing a delicate-flavored edible fruit that looks like a
small pink Osage orange, to which it is botanically related and with
which it might hybridize; No. 34620, a wild species of asparagus,
_ A. acutifolius, from the dry slopes of the Maritime Alps of southern
France, the shoots of which are gathered and form a regular article of
commerce, being thin but very delicate in flavor; No. 34622, the
Bushman grass, Aristida sp., from the Kalahari Desert, which,
together with the Tsama melon, forms the principal stock and game
food of the country; No. 34630, a tall-growing tropical fruit-bearing
vine, Tetrastigma harmandi, from Luzon, which has fruits that
resemble the Scuppernong grape in appearance and make a good
‘“‘refresco;’’ Nos. 34643 to 34654, through Miss E. R. Scidmore, a col-
lection including the adzuki and other beans used in Japan for con-
fectionery purposes and for the manufacture of the remarkable bean
_ cheeses, or curds, which are so much used by the Japanese; No. 34657,
_ through Mr. C. V. Piper, a subtropical lawn grass, Osterdamia matrella,
for use in southern Florida, Hawaii, and Porto Rico, which at Manila
has proved superior to Bermuda grass; No. 34661, aremarkable hybrid
eucalypt, Eucalyptus trabuti, discovered by Dr. Trabut in Algiers
and named after him, which proves to be one of the most vigorous
eucalypts yet known and is said to be the first undoubted hybrid
discovered; No. 34663, a variety of potato from Bogota, Bolivia,
which the sender thinks is resistant to the Phytophthora, which dis-
ease, he reports, has made the acclimatization of imported varieties
there impossible; No. 34697, a Korean persimmon, Diospyros kaki,
which can be kept until Easter; No. 34698, a variety of avocado,
Persea americana, of which a tree 100 years old was found by Dr.
_ Gustav Eisen in the Pincio Garden at Rome, the fruits of which were
mature in November before the early frosts of that region occur;
No. 34713, a small-fruited variety of Chinese persimmon from Canton,
_which is used there as a stock on which to graft the larger fruited
forms of this fruit; Nos. 34715 to 34724, a collection of seeds of New
_ Zealand trees and shrubs suited to practically frostless regions.
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The manuscript of this inventory has been prepared by Miss May ~
Riley, the botanical determinations have been made and the notes —
on geographic distribution compiled by Mr. H. C. Skeels, and the —
notes on nomenclature prepared under the supervision of the Com- —
mittee on Scientific Orthography by Mr. S. C. Stuntz, who has also |
had general supervision of this inventory, as of all the publications of ©
this office. |

Davip Farrcuizp,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., July 22, 1914.

INVENTORY.

343840. CoLocASIA ESCULENTA (L.) Schott. Dasheen.
(C. antiquorum Schott.)

From Calabar, Southern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. F. Evans, Superintendent of
Agriculture. Received October 4, 1912.

‘The tannia or dasheen known here as ‘coco yam,’ or the ‘little yam.’ There are a

number of varieties cultivated in this province; I have already seen five distinct

kinds; the one I send you is called by the natives around here ‘Ekuri akpan.’”?
(Evons.)

Tuber.

84341 to 34343.

From Turkestan. Presented by Mr. Patrick O’Mara, New York, N. Y., who
received them from Mr. Vaclar Niemetz, of the Russian Départment of Agricul-
ture. Received September 30, 1912.

34341. Pyrus sp. Pear.
34342. PLATANUS ORIENTALIS L. Oriental plane tree.

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Distribution.—A spreading tree found in the countries bordering on the east-
ern end of the Mediterranean Sea from Greece to Persia. Generally cultivated
as a street tree.

84843. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes. )

“White fig-shaped.’”’ (Niemetz.)

34344 to 34348. SrizoLoBium spp.
From Parlakemedi. Presented by Mr. D. Hooper, Botanical Survey of India
Department, Calcutta, India. Received September 30, 1912.
34344. SrizoLopiuM NIVEUM (Roxb.) Kuntze. Lyon bean.
(Reg. No. 34700.) |
34345. SrizoLosium sp.
(Reg. No. 34701.)
34346. StizoLoBiuM PACHYLOBIUM Piper and Tracy. Fleshy-pod bean.
(Reg. No. 34702.)
34347. StizoLoBiuM PACHYLOBIUM Piperand Tracy. Fleshy-pod bean.
(Reg. No. 34703.)
34348. SrizoLoBiuM PACHYLOBIUM Piper and Tracy. Fleshy-pod bean.
(Reg. No. 34705.)

“All these are recognized locally under the name of ‘Dukku chikkudu,’ and have
‘been known to be in cultivation for centuries.’’ (Hooper.)

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34349 and 34350. SECALE CEREALE L. Rye.

From Rittergut Wronow, Germany. Presented by Mr. Fritz Claassen. Received —
October 2, 1912. a
34349. ‘Original K. von Riimker’s winter rye. No. 1.” Yellow. |
34350. ‘Original K. von Riimker’s winter rye. No. 2.’ Green.

343851. PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLLA Bentham.

From Calabar, Southern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. F. Evans, Superintenderit )
of Agriculture. Received October 4, 1912.

‘‘ African oil-bean tree. Besides producing edible seeds which yield a good oil, the —
tree is large and well formed and useful as a pasture shade.’”’ (Hvans.)

“This tree has large flattened seeds covered with a hard, brown seed coat. They
are from 14 to 2? inches in length, 1.2 to 1.8 inches in breadth, and 0.3 to 0.4 inches
in thickness. The oil, which is not a drying oil, on examination by a firm of
soap makers was valued at about 10 per cent less than refined cottonseed oil, since the
soap made was softer. The oil cake might be of equal value with that irom cotton seed, ©
but no tests have been reported.”’ (Bull. Imperial Institute, vol. 5, p. 10-14, 1908.)

Distribution.—The valley of the Kamerun and Gabon Rivers in the Senegambia
region of Upper Guinea, in western Africa.

34352. JUNIPERUS CEDRUS Webb. Juniper.

From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. George V. Perez, through ©
Mr. Raphael Zon, Chief of Silvics, Forest Service, United States Department -—
of Agriculture. Received October 7, 1912. b

‘‘Dr. Perez has carried on a number of experiments with juniper berries. His }
advice is to separate the pulp from the seed and plunge the seed in-boiling water for —
10 seconds before sowing.’? (Zon.)

34358. MANGIFERA VERTICILLATA Robinson. Batino. ©

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Gardens of
Nagtajan, Manila. Received October 5, 1912.

For description, see 8. P. I. No. 34431.

34354. SaLix sp. Willow. |

From Patagonia. Presented through Mr. Raphael Zon by Mr. Joseph E. Wing, >
who procured them from Sefior Domingo Errecobarde, Trelew, Chubut, Argen- ©
tina. Received October 7, 1912.

‘Red willow.’’
34355. SAGUERUS MINDORENSIS (Beccari) O. F. Cook. Palm. —
(Arenga mindorensis Beccari, Perkins, Fragmenta Florae Philippinae, —
p. 48, 1904.) .

From Mindoro. Presented by Mr. E. D. Merrill, botanist, Bureau of Science, — ;
Manila, P.I. Received October 5, 1912.
Seeds of a Philippine palm were received as Arenga mindorensis Beccari, the —
name under which the species was first described. The generic name Areng was —

published in 1803 by Labillardiére (Mém. Inst. Nat. Paris, Sci. Math. Phys., vol. 4, |

p- 209), with one species, Areng saccharifera (p. 215), now identified with Saguerus —
pinnata Wurmb. (Verh. Batav. Gen., vol. 1, p. 351, 1779), the type of the genus |
Saguerus. As both genera were founded on the same species, the older name
Saguerus is being used instead of Areng, or Arenga. |

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a OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 11
, 7 “This palm is irom 14 to 3 meters in height; grows in thickets and on open grassy
slopes. It should prove to be of decidéd value as an ornamental plant in green-
houses. It is probable, also, that it will grow out of doors in southern California and

southern Florida; certainly in the West Indies and Central America.”’ ( Merrill.)

356 to 34359.

From Piracicaba, Brazil. Presented by Dr. Clinton D. Smith, director, School
_ of Agriculture. Received:October 7, 1912.

B Quoted notes by Dr. Smith:
34356. GaLiPza MuULTIFLORA (Nees and Mart.) Schultes. Guamixinga.

“The irop cleaner, a tree called here ‘chupaferro.’”? Timber used for
interior construction and boxes.

Description.—A tree found in the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil.
343857. ASPIDOSPERMA. MACROCARPON Martius. Guatambi.

“An important commercial wood, the ‘guatambié’, of which such things as
.. rake and hoe handles are made. It has a large pod with flat, thin seed

coverings.”’
Distribution.—The plains of the State of Minas Geraes in Brazil.
a 34358. AsPIDOSPERMA POLYNEURON Muell. Arg. Peroba.

“The most valuable wood commercially in this part of the State.”’
Distribution.—A tree found in the primeval forests of the State of Rio
de Janeiro, in Brazil.
es 34359. Firurana simpLex (L.) W. F. Wight.
. (Sterculia platanifolia L. f.)

“A tree of no great value, except to embellish parks. The leaves are not
metamorphosed at all, yet bear on their margins little round fruits.”’

360. AcTINIDIA CHINENSIS Planch. Yangtaw.
From Kuling, China. Presented by Rev. John Berkin. Received October 10,
1912.

_ See S. P. I. No. 21781 for description.

34 361. Vicia vittoss Roth. Hairy vetcn.

» From Guelph, Canada. Presented by Prof. A. W. Mason, Ontario Agricultural
Experiment Station, through Mr. H. N. Vinall, of the United States Depart-
{ ment of Agriculture. Receivéd October 10, 1912.

“A strain of hairy vetch developed by the Ontario Agricultural Experiment Sta-
tl on. This strain seeds pent at Guelph and seems to be adapted to the humid
_ conditions of the East.” (Vinall.) —«

$4862 and 34368. PuasEoLus spp.

Presented by Walter W. Charter, Esq., Director of Agriculture, Quilimane,
Portuguese East Africa. Received September 27, 1912.

“Seeds oi ‘Soroko’ grown in the Zambezi delta and much relished by the natives;

also a variety of so-called Indian ‘Soroko’ which is also grown here.’’ (Charter.)

«84862. Puasroius aureus Roxb. Mung bean.
“Green seeded.”

8436S. PxHasrotus MuNGO L. Urd, or black gram.
*‘Brown seeded.” |

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34364. Carissa CARANDAS L. ' Carissa.
From India. Presented by Mr. Alfred Bircher, of the Middle Egypt Botanic a

Gardens, Matania, Saff, Egypt. Received October 10, 1912.

‘A thorny bush with small white flowers and black berries, good for sherbet making.
The red juice, if not diluted with water, coagulates in a short time.’’ (Bércher.)

34366. StrERCULIA MACROPHYLLA Ventenat. Bangilan, —
From Penang, Malay Peninsula. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Altadena, —

Cal. Received October 14, 1912.
‘A magnificent ornamental tree, native of the Malay Peninsula. It isa rapid grower,

attaining an ultimate height of 50 feet or more, with oval leaves 10 to 12 inches long —
and 8 to 10 inches wide, slightly acute at the apex, dark green and sparsely hairy —

above, covered with a ferruginous tomentum below.

“The fruit is a 1 to 3 seeded capsule, about 2 inches in length and brilliant :
orange scarlet when ripe. These capsules are borne in the greatest profusion on —
panicles which hang down from every branch, and as the foliage is rather scant they —

produce a blaze of color which is visible some distance away. The oval black seeds,

of a satiny luster, are exposed by the dehiscing of the capsules and add to the orna- ;

mental effect when near by.

“This would certainly be a great acquisition for such countries as Hawaii and _
Porto Rico, and possibly southern Florida and the most protected locations in southern _
California. Even when not in fruit the tree presents a very good appearance with

its straight trunk and pyramidal head of foliage.”’ (Popenoe, in letter dated October 1,
1912.)
Distribution.—A large tree found on the islands of the Malay Archipelago.

34367. CASSIA BEAREANA Holmes.

From East Africa. Presented by Rev. Pliny W. Keys, superintendent, Limpopo q

district Methodist Episcopal Mission, Inhamban. Received September 30,
1912.

‘“‘A small tree attaining 20 to 30 feet; leaves are about 8 to 10 inches long. The ;

seeds are blackish brown, oval, and about seven-sixteenths of an inch in length.”’
(E. M. Holmes.)

34368. CANARIUM OVATUM Engler. Pili nut.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. E. D. Merrill, botanist, Bureau

of Science, Manila. Received October 14, 1912. P

“The ‘pili’ nut is locally very highly esteemed and is now being exported in con-—
siderable quantities. Treated exactly as salted peanuts are, the ‘pili’ can not be ~
surpassed as a table dish. The nuts are very hard and thick walled and rather diffi--

cult to crack. The local practice is to crack the nuts, then roast the seeds and remove
the thin brown coating after roasting, as it is rather difficult to remove this coating
from the fresh seeds.”’ ( Merrill.)

34378 and 34379.

From Soochow, China. Preserted by Mr. N. Gist Ge. Soochow University.
Received October 14, 1912.

34378. Litium sp. Lily.

‘““Pah hoen or Pah huh. ‘This is said to have the power of rapidly restoring a |
run-down system. The outer parts are removed, and the inner softer ones have 4
the epidermis peeled off, and then they are Ghaked and eaten with sugar. i

have never eaten this and can not vouch for its qualities.”” (Gee.)
Bulbs.

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:, 34378 and 343'79—Continued.
a, 34879. CoLocastra sp.

‘‘Eu nar. This grows in a sandy soil, and under proper cultivation is sure
to give a good crop. It is common in the market at this season, and is compara-
tively cheap.”’ (Gee.)

Tubers.
$4380. PrLARGoNrIvM sp. Rose geranium.
From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received October
Zz 15, 1912.

34381 to 34409.

From Chile. Presented by Mr. Julio M. Foster, Santiago, who procured them
from Mr. Adrian Sepuloeda, of the Ranch ‘‘San Fabian de Alico.’’ Received
October 7, 1912.

Quoted notes by Mr. Foster, except as indicated:
34381. NorHoracus pomBeEy! (Mirb.) Oersted. Coihue.
(Fagus dombeyi Mirb.)
(No. 1.) ‘‘ A large and beautiful tree; useful as timber.”’

“Differs from Nothofagus obliqua and N. procera in appearance due to its
persistent foliage of intense green. A majestic and elegant tree, the largest
native Chilean tree. It does not need a strong fertile soil like the roble; its
needs are more plebeian, £nd it may prosper in moist soils, unsuited for culti-
vation, thanks to the fact that the roots extend parallel to the surface of the
soil, which gives it the strength to resist the blasts of a heavy wind. The wood
replaces that of the roble [S. P. I. No. 34385] with perfect success when used
in place of it.’’ (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)

Distribution.—A large tree found in the vicinity of Concepcion, in Chile.

34382. Myrrus sp. Luma.
(No. 3.) “Very tall; of small diameter, compact; used for cart tongues.’’
34383. Lirarea caustica (Mol.) Hook. and Arn. Litre.

(L. venosa Miers. )
(No. 4.) ‘‘Remarkably hard; unsplittable; excellent for wagon hubs.”’
ec NorHoraGcus OBLIQUA (Mirb.) Blume. Gualo.
(Fagus obliqua Mirb.)
(No. 5.) ‘‘ Large tree, very hard.”’
34885. Norsoracus Antarctica (Forst.) Oersted. Roble.
(Fagus antarctica Forst.)
(No. 6.) ‘‘Valuable timber for general use. Known as Chile oak.”’
‘*Grown in large numbers somewhat distant from the river courses and the
_ center of population. Its height reaches 35 meters with a diameter of 4 meters.
_ Sheds its leaves in winter. The wood varies with the nature of the soil; it is
called hualle when it comes from the roble which has not formed heartwood,
reserving the name pellin for the reddish and indestructible wood furnished
by specimens which have grown in dry soil. The streets of the city of Val-
divia were paved with this wood, and the railway ran over the sleepers of the
same wood.”’ (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)

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34381 to 34409—Continued. | s

34386. NorHoracus PROCERA (Poepp. and Endl.) Oersted. Rauli. —
(Fagus procera Poepp. and Endl.) “

(No. 7.) ‘‘Of large dimension and very valuable for furniture.’’
“Because of the value of its wood, which is used for the same purpose as —
the roble, the excessive exploitation has decimated this tree in the province ©
of Valdivia. The wood of this tree is like that of the roble, red and compact,
although of short life in contact with water. It is used for flooring and in car-
pentry and cooperage. Like the roble, the tree drops its foliage in winter.” —
(Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.) ‘
Distribution.—A large forest tree growing onthe slopes of the Andes, in Chile.”
See No. 26324 for previous introduction.
34387. PrERSEA LINGUE (R. and P.) Nees. Lingue.
| (No. 8.) ‘‘Large dimension; bark very superior for tanning purposes.”’

‘‘The hardiness which dominates in this plant favors a widespread distribu-
tion in the country. It grows prosperously in the vicinity of the sea and
thence to a considerable altitude above its level, on the river banks and on
the summits of bare arid mountains, in the stagnant meadows, and in the hot,
stony deserts. The color of its wood varies from clear yellow to red and much
resembles that of the caoba, on account of the beautiful veins which run through
it, and in consequence of this beauty it is preferred for furniture, and in hydrau-
lic works for its great resistance and duration. The tree also supplies the best
tan bark of all our varied flora, bark which in Valdivia has given richness to
one of the first and most flourishing industfles. The leaves of the lingue are
highly poisonous, and many animals pay for their avidity in eating them with
their lives. Its fruits afford the food best liked by the wild pigeons, and give .
a bitter and repugnant flavor, which may be avoided by removing the crop
of the bird when first killed.’ (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)

34388. LAURELIA SEMPERVIRENS (R. and P.) Tul.- Laurel.
(ZL. aromatica Juss.)

(No. 10.) ‘‘Large tree; good timber.”’

‘““This species owes its name, aromatica, to the fragrance of its leaves. It is
a tree comparable to the roble (Nothofagus obliqua) for its size, but differs in
the inferior quality of its wood, which, nevertheless, is used very largely
because of the ease of working it and the abundance of the tree. In color it —
varies from the white of the poplar to the brown of cinnamon, sometimes having
a lemon-yellow and an olive tint alternating in the same piece. Has the dis-
advantage that it splits and frequently warps, due to the large amount of sap
it contains, which is retained on account of the poor selection of the period of
cutting.” (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)

34389. CRYPTOCARYA RUBRA (Mol.) Skeels. Peumo.
(C. peumus Nees.)

(No. 11.) ‘‘Large tree; edible fruits.”’

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343890. GEVUINA AVELLANA Molina. Avelleno.
(No. 12.) ‘‘Good size tree; good timber; abundant nuts, like hazelnuts.” —
34391. EucryPHIA CORDIFOLIA Cav. Palo santo.

(No. 13.) ‘‘Large shrub with beautiful flowers in abundance.”’

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34381 to 34409—Continued.

“Tree growing to 15 to 18 meters in height, with aromatic fugacious-petaled
flowers which gradually change to all shades which lie between the white
and the copper red, which predominates afterwards in the inflorescence up
to the time of the fruit maturing. The sweetish sap is eagerly sought by many
insects, which, establishing themselves in the tree, finally deposit their eggs
in the bark, which when hatched give rise to injurious larvee which bore into

the wood, making it impossible to take advantage of its fine structure and
beauty.’’ (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)

343892. (Undetermined. ) .

(No. 14.) ‘‘Large shrub with beautiful flowers in abundance and yielding
edible fruit.’’

34393. Prumus Boupus Molina. Boldo.

(No. 15.) ‘‘ Very large tree with superb foliage and contains medicinal prop-
erties used in treatment of liver trouble.”’

‘A small ornamental evergreen tree, with exceedingly hard wood, which is
utilized for many kinds of implements. The bark furnishes dye material. The
fruits are of aromatic and sweet taste.’’ (F. von Mueller, Select Plants.)
34394. (Undetermined. )

(No. 17.) ‘‘ Large shrub producing abundant berries good for cider.’’

34396. SopnHora sp. Pilo,
(No. 19.) ‘‘Large tree, useful for wagon spokes.”’
34397. Mayrenus Boarta Molina. Maiten.

(No. 20.) ‘‘Large and beautiful ornamental tree.”’

“Reaches a height of 12 meters but of small diameter; this tree is without
doubt the most beautiful of all native Chilean trees in foliage, which is tremu-
lous, waving in the lightest breeze. Its leaves, of great value for forage, are
sought eagerly, like those of the weeping willow, by hungry cattle. There are

; varieties of the tree which furnish wood finely veined with reddish and olive
tints.”’ (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)

34399. SopHora MACROCARPA Smith. Mayo.
(No. 23.) ‘‘Flowering shrub.”’
34400. KaGENECKIA OBLONGA Ruiz and Pavon. Guayo.

(No. 24.) ‘‘Flowering shrub.”’

“This tree, known in Chile as Lyday, furnishes a wood used for building
purposes, while the leaves, being very bitter, are used by the inhabitants to
cure intermittent fever.’’ (A. A. Black, in Lindley, Treasury of Botany.)

34401. (Undetermined. )
(No. 25.) “Shrub affording good forage for browsing’’

34402. EscaLLoNIA MYRTOIDEA Bertero. Lum,
- (E. arguta Presl.)
(No. 26.)
Deseription.—A shrub found along streams in the vicinity of Rancagua, in
' Chile.
34403. EscaLLONIA PULVERULENTA (R. and P.) Persoon. Mardrofia.
P (No. 27.) :
Disiribution.—A shrub growing in the vicinity of Concepcion, Chile. .
34404. (Undetermined.) Chuplin. '

(No. 28.) ‘‘Flowering shrub.’’
59872°—15——3

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34381 to 34409—Continued.
34405. EscaLLonia REvoLUTA (R. and P.) Persoon. Siete camisas.

(No. 29.) ‘‘Flowers very beautiful.”’ .

“Tn Valdivia is frequently called siete camisas (seven shirts). It isscarce in

the central valley of Chile, but frequent in the Cordillera of Santiago. In Val-

divia it grows in moist soils preferably and rarely reaches a height of 5 meters, |
sending out branches from the base of its slender trunk. Its light soft wood is

used only for fuel. (Castillo and Dey, Jeografia botanica.)
Distribution.—A shrub with racemes of white flowers found in the vicinity of 4
Concepcion, in Chile. *
34406. MErLADENDRON CHILENSE Molina. Palo negro. $
(No. 30.) “Large black tree.”’ ¢
34407. QurmLAsJA SAPONARIA Molina. Quillai.

(No. 31. ) “Soap tree, very large. This is a very valuable tree and should —
grow well in many parts of the United States.’

34408. CHUSQUEA sp. Bamboo. |
(No. 32.)
34409. LapaGERIA ROSEA Ruiz and Pavon. Copigue.

(No. 33.) ‘Climbing vine; very rich flower.*’

34412. Mancirera inpica L. Mango.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. E. V. Wilcox, Hawaii Agricultural
Experiment cae Received October 15, 1912.

“Oahu. Nearly seedless.’’ (Wilcoz.)

$4413. PARTHENIUM ARGENTATUM A. Gray. - Guayule.
From Saltillo, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Philip E. Holland, American consul.
Received October 15, 1912. ‘

“The plant grows along the northern frontier of Mexico, especially in dry ands
mountain lands. It reaches an average height of 25 inches, raiai about 20 ounces,
and its average thickness at the base is14inches. In proportion to its size, each plant
yields 10 per cent of pure rubber. The Mexican guayule does not Preis the same
milky sap common to other rubber plants.

“‘Scarcely any industry in Mexico has experienced 80 rapid a development as that
of guayule rubber. Since its appearance in the market its price has advanced amaz-
ingly. In 1903 it sold for $5 to $7 per ton; only four years later, in 1907, the price |
had risen to $50 per ton, and to-day (1911) its value is approximately $100 per ton. ©

‘““The most valuable nieces plantations are found in the vast desert of Coahuila,

a State whose wealth was made fabulous by guayule production. The States of
Nuevs Leon, Chihuahua, and Tamaulipas also produce guayule in large quantities.””
(Extract, Bul. Amer. Rep., 1911.)

34414. Prunus Humitis Bunge. ‘|

From Chevy Chase, Md. Presented by Mr. David Fairchild, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry, U. 8. Department of Agriculture. Received October 17, 1912. |

‘“‘Seeds collected from a plant presented by the Arnold Arboretum and grown in
Maryland since 1906. A remarkable ornamental free and early flowering plum. Its
dwart habit makes it suited for cultivation about city houses in dooryard plantings.
Prof. C. S. Sargent informed me that the seed from which this plant came he bought
of a fruit vendor at a railway station between Tientsin and Peking.” (airchild.)

Distribution.—The provinces of Chihli and Shantung, in China.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 17

A’ 5. BERBERIS VULGARIS L. Barberry.

ym Sherborn, Mass., Presented by Miss Martha L. Loomis. Received Octo-
ber 15, 1912.
{ “A barberry found growing wild here which bears seedless fruits.”” (Loomis.)

416. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.

From Cabanas, Cuba. Presented by Mr. 8. H. Carnahan. Received October 5,
fen 1912.

“Tast year I found a few plants of what was to me a new bean. The plant is small,
4 to 10 inches tall, with yellow blossoms, but the pods set on more like a cowpea than
ike a white soy bean of the north. They roast nicely and make a good cereal coffee;
also seem to cook as a soup bean, except a little slow to soften.’’ (Carnahan.)

# “These are much employed in Japan for human food. The commonest method of
eating them is to make a meal from the beans, from which cakes and confections of
s kinds are made.’’ (C. V. Piper.)

aa + «©
eens
: LO

7. ACROCOMIA sp.

From South America. Presented by Mr. Thomas R. Gwynn, Horqueta, Para-
guay. Received October 14, 1912.

oy Avan (coco): The coco, from the root up, is most valuable; when it is very
{ , the roots, so the natives tell me, can be used as mandioca; when matured,
Tom a scst or two above the roots ened the bud of the plant makes eedaliens starch,
just as good as that furnished by the mandioca plant; besides, this part of the plant
iS a nourishing food, without any preparation, for all kinds of live stock and fowls.
The “li make the best kind of thread and twine, and woven roughly by hand the
L s make hammocks that for endurance are par excellence.

“<The coco, like all the family of palms, has a long, straight body, sometimes 80 feet
in height, and from its tip top sends out its long, feathery, waving leaves. The fruit
formed from the base of the leaves and resembles huge bunches of grapes in shape.
om two to four bunches are furnished every year from a single tree. Another
ung, the oil from the kernel is better than any olive oil to be found in this country,
d the soap is equal tc any in use for the toilet. The one drawback is the thorns on
he stems of the leaves and on the trunk of the tree.- Sometimes, however, the trunks
are entirely free from thorns, especially when very tall and in full vigor. The leaves
So give food to stock, and in droughts, when pasture fails, the natives fell the trees
or their horses and cattle and split open the trunks, that the cattle may eat the pith.”’

1418. Psipium GuAJAVA L. Guava.

From Dehra Dun, India. Presented by Miss Louisa M. Kelso, American Presby-
__terian Mission. Received October 21, 1912.
ps seeds were procured at the suggestion of Mr. Charles F. Morrison, Apopka,

saw these trees growing in the compound of the American Presbyterian Mission,
3 a ‘Dun, United Provinces, India, in 1882. The tree has a single trunk, which
tains a height of 15 to 20 feet and is very prolific. It is perfectly hardy in that
e. Thin ice forms in the open every winter. Practically the entire annual
Tainfall, 140 inches, falls in three months.
“This is the finest eating guava I have ever seen and makes jelly equal to any other.
fruit is yellow, smooth, thin skinned, and elongated, not spherical, slightly larger
ee yellow Cattley guava. The seeds are in a small spherical mass at the center,
ang a large quantity of white pulp free from seeds.’’ ( Morrison.) .

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

$4419. Rusus sp. Rasphbert 7.
From Mokanshan, Shanghai, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Parham,
Received October 5, 1912.

‘This plant grows in the edge of a hedge or in a shady spot and in no respects resem-
bles the raspberry bush. This thing is of no use in itself, bearing a very little fruit,
resembling a raspberry in color, shape, and style, with a slightly acid taste. It might
be of interest for hybridizing with the raspberry.” (Farnham.)

34420. Nypa rruticans Wurmb. Nipa palm.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. E. D. Merrill, botanist,
Bureau of Science. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico,
Cal., October 15, 1912.

“This species grows only along the banks of tidal streams, where it is subject to f .
overflow by brackish water. The plant is one of great importance in the Philippines,
and most of the houses in the Archipelago are roofed with thatch made of the leaves.
Commercially, however, its great value lies in its production of alcohol, of which
enormous quantities are distilled annually from the fermented sap.

“T suspect that the species will grow in southern Florida and will certainly grow in '
most parts of the West Indies and Central America if planted in its proper habitat.”
( Merrill.) i

34421. LansiuM DOMESTICUM Jack. Langsat.

From Mindanao, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Alta-
dena, Cal. Beceived at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal. .
October 15, 1912. -

For description, see S. P. I. No. 34496. | | a

34422. Asroma aucustTa (L.) L. f.

From Calabar, Southern Nigeria, Africa. Presented by Mr. Frank Evans, ee
intendent of Agriculture. Received September 28, 1912.

A large open bush widely distributed throughout the hot, moist portions ae India, .
now cultivated in Africa. The bark affords a strong white bast fiber, which is easily
separated by retting in water or-by decortication. It is readily propagated by cut-
tings and may be made to yield annually two or three crops of shoots from 4 to 8 feet
long, but requires rich land and plenty of moisture. The fiber, which is said to be
stronger than sunn hemp, is strong, white, and clean, and is chiefly used for cordage
by the natives. (Adapted from Watt, Commercial Products of India, and D—_
Useful Fiber Plants.)
Distribution.—A’ shrub found in the warmer parts of India and eastward to China
and the Philippines.

34423. ALEURITES FoRDII Hemsley. Wood -oil «il

From Biloxi, Miss. Presented by Mr. Aristide Hopkins. Received October 228
1912.

“These nuts were procured from a tree sent out from the Office of ces Seed
and Plant Introduction under S. P. I. No. 21013. The nuts are all very large size,
and most of them contain eight seeds or kernels instead of five, as in the ordina
form.

‘We believe that this is either a seed or a bud variation.’’ (P. Bisset.)

For an illustration of the male blossoms of the wood-oil tree, natural size, see Plate if

Inventory 33, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE I.

MALE FLOWERS OF THE TUNG-SHU, OR CHINESE WoopD-OIL TREE (ALEURITES FORDII).
(S. P. I. Nos. 34423 AND 34438.)

These flowers are white, with yellowish throats turning to red, and the tree when in full bloom is
almost as ornamental as acatalpa. The chief interest attached to these flowers is their signifi-
cance as showing the adaptability of the wood-oil tree for cultivation in northern Florida. The
tree bearing these flowers stands on the property of Mr. W. H. Raynes, at Tallahassee, Fla. It
bore two bushels of fruit last season. Pendent cluster, photographed by Mr. David Fairchild,
Tallahassee, Fla., April 2, 1914. (Natural size.)

PLATE Il.

Inventory 33, Seeds and Plants Imported.

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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 19

af
and 34425.

3 Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Elio J. Burguera, Tovar, Merida, through
e American consul, Maracaibo. Received October 17, 1912.

24. HorpdEuM VULGARE L. Barley.

[25. TrRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

-
344

2°

4

Pana 34427. Zea mays L. Pop corn.

a m Granada, Spain. Procured through Mr. W. T. Swingle, of the Bureau of
‘Plant Industry, January, 1912. Received October 23, 1912.

34 426. (Ear No. 1.) . 34427. (Ear No. 2.)

og A variety of pop corn with red pericarp, many of the seeds with purple
ale urone. Plants grown from the two ears secured by Mr. Swingle in the
season of 1912 produced from one to four well-formed ears per stalk. The
; pl ants possess the peculiar characteristic of producing the silk before the pollen
of the same plant is shed, thus affording a natural means of avoiding self-
pc ination.”’ » (G. N. Collins. )

9 and 34430. Tree fern.
From Colombo, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. C. K. Moser, American consul, who

-Teceived them from the curator of the Hakgala Gardens, Newara Eliya.
Received October 21, 1912.
$4429. Atsopnia criniTa Hooker.

‘\

_ “A native Ceylonese species very rarely in cultivation.’’ ( Moser.)
30. HEMITELIA sp.

ee of this tree fern were received under the name Hemitelia walkerae,
t the place of publication of this name has not yet been found.

4 Manerrera veRtIcrILLATa Robinson. Baiino.

from the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, who pro- °
cured it through Mr. P. J. Wester, Bureau of Agriculture. Received October
large tree sometimes exceeding 12 meters in height with a trunk 50 centimeters
meter, growing in inundated regions in several parts of Mindanao, being par-
fly abundant around Butuan and in many places in the Agusan Valley and
) and occurring also in the Sulu Archipelago. The batino resembles the mango
it and appearance, though it is somewhat more upright in habit, of sparser
nore gnarled, and less attractive in appearance. The leaves are 12 to 18
2 eters long, elliptical to lanceolate or oblanceolate, coriaceous, smooth, with a
it midrib. The flowers are small, blue, and appear in terminal panicles
ss ingo. There is considerable variation in the appearance, size, and quality
ruit onthe numerous trees. The fruit of the best is somewhat larger than a
ma ngo, from 11 to sometimes exceeding 13 centimeters in length, with an
diameter of 7 to 8 centimeters, oblong oval to pyriform; stem usually
»blique y in a more or less irregular sinus; stigmatic area depressed; surface
ve lo Sftowich green; lenticels numerous, small; skin very thin and tender,
z closely to the flesh; flesh white, very juicy, rich, subacid, quite aromatic,
lent flavor, partaking somewhat of the flavor of apricot and soursop combined.
ne seed is monoembryonic, large, and encased in matted coarse fibers that
e the flesh to a greater or less extent. The tree blooms in July and August,
fruit ripens in August and September. The largest and best flavored batinos

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

were obtained in Zamboanga; very good fruits were found in Dayao and Butuan,
and some that were very poor in Butuan and Surigao. The batno is evidently very
variable pomologically, and the trees also seem to differ greatly in productiveness.
The excellent flavor of the batino assures this fruit a place among the tropical frui

on a par with the mango as soon as a facile method of propagating the species asexu-
ally shall have been discovered, so that material of the best seedlings may be obtained
and systematic breeding begun, reducing the fiber in the fruit. Botanically as well
as horticulturally the batino is a new fruit, having been named and described last
year.”’ ( Wester.)

344382. CoRDYLINE BANKSII Hook. f. © Palm lily.

From North Island, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. D. Petrie, Epsom, Auck-
land. Received October 24, 1912.

‘“‘A fine, hardy, palmlike species.’’ (Petrie.)
‘Distinguished from Cordyline australis by its much longer leaves, 5 to 6 feet in
length, and its drooping panicle of flowers.’’ (Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New
Zealand.)
Distribution.—A treelike liliaceous plant often 10 feet high, found in the northern
and middle islands of New Zealand.

34433. HoLcus sorenum L. Sorghum,
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Puerto Bertoni, Paraguay. Presented by Dr. Moisés S. Bertoni, Estacion
Agronomica. Received October 25, 1912.

34434 to 34436.

From Germany. Presented by Rev. J. B. Katzner, Collegeville, Minn. Re-
ceived at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., October 19, 1912.
Numbered October 25, 1912.

Scions of the following:

34434 and 34435. Prunus spp. . Plum.

34434. Blue plum. 34435. Large and prolific prune. |

34436. Prunus cerasus L. Cherry.
Sweet.

34437. MAcADAMIA TERNIFOLIA F. Muell. Queensland nut.
From Sydney, New South Wales. Purchased from Anderson & Co. Received
at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., October 21, 1912.

For description, see 8. P. I. No. 18382.

34438. ALEURITES FoRDII Hemsley. Wood.-oil tree.

From Cairo, Ga. Presented by Mr. J. B. Wight; produced by trees sent him
under S. P. I. No. 21013, March, 1908. Received October 30, 1912.
For an illustration of the male blossoms of the wood-oil tree, natural size, see Plate I.

$4439. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

From Coimbatore, India. Presented by Mr. D. Hooper, economic botanist
Botanical Survey of India Department, Calcutta, India. Received October 30,
1912.
“This seed was sent in under the name Kakkavalli, but that name has not heretofo
been applied to the Stizolobium species.
‘““While the plants resemble the Florida velvet bean very closely, they are not suit-
able for forage, owing to the trouble caused by the stinging hairs.’”? (C. V. Piper.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 21

| $4440 to 34454. Manerrera inpica L. Mango.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. W. B. Freeman, Assistant
; Director of Agriculture, Port of Spain. Received October 29, 1912.

Six cuttings of each of the following:

"i 34440. Julie Martinique. . 34448. Chinois Martinique.
J $4441. Madame. 34449. Julie Leotaud.
34442. Neelum. 34450. Martin.
34443. Amelia Martinique. 34451. Walajah Pasand.
34444. Mistake Divine. 34452. Tamancha.
34445. Divine Martinique. 34453. Bombay Special. -
34446. Minnie. 34454. De Boissiére.
34447. Salem.

For an illustration of a mango tree of the Divine variety (S. P. I. No. 21516) in fruit,
see Plate IT.
$4455 to 34470.

From Lucknow, India. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Altadena, Cal.
Received October 26, 1912.
Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe:
34455 to 34457.

34455. AMARANTHUS MANGOSTANUS Juslenius. Amaranth.
e ““ Chaulai Sag.”’
; Distribution.—Throughout India and Ceylon in cultivated ground;
used as a potherb.
- 34456. PortTuLaca OLERACEA L. : Purslane.
“‘ Kulfa Sag.”
34457. AMARANTHUS GANGETICUS L. Amaranth.
** Lal Sag.”’

*‘A tall, soft-wooded annual, extensively cultivated throughout
India for the sake of the leaves, which are used in the same manner as

spinach.”’
Distribution.—Throughout the Tropics; cultivated as a potherb in
India.
34458. Benincasa Hisprpa (Thunb.) Cogniaux. Wax gourd,

(B. cerifera Savi.)
“<Petha.’ A climber, annual, with a large pumpkinlike fruit, smooth

when ripe, and covered with a waxy bloom. It is quite common around
Seharunpur. When in a young state the fruits form an ingredient of vegetable
curries, but their principal use is for making a sweetmeat which greatly resem-
bles ‘Turkish delight.’ When cooked and used as a vegetable the fruits are
rather tasteless.”’
34459 to 34462. Crrrutius vuiearis Schrad. Watermelon.

34459. Early Lucknow.

34460. Farrukhabad.

34461. ‘Red, bottle shaped, from Shahjehanpur.’’

Sc i ae lc al Bina eal ti

<<
“wer

J eae oe

E 34462. ‘Round, black-red, from Seharunpur.”’
5 34463. Cucursira pepo L. Pumpkin.
“* Kaddu,’ common variety. The pumpkin is one of the commonest of
* -
Indian vegetables.”

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.
34455 to 34470—Continued. ro}:
34464. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon. ©

‘ ¢ Kakri,’ ‘Phoot’ variety. This is a variety of, the common melon, with
long cucumberlike fruits. When in a young state they are covered with soft —
downy hairs and are of a pale-green color, changing to yellow when ripe.
When young they are eaten raw like cucumbers, which they greatly resemble.
When ripe they are eaten as a melon, but are said to be of very poor flavor.’’
384465. ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) Moench. . Okra. ©

(Hibiscus esculentus L.)

‘** Bhindi torat,’ ‘ Nasik.’ Soft variety. One of the best varieties of okra.’? —
34466. Hipiscus saBpDARIFFA L. Roselle. —

‘“*Patwa.’ This is the red-stemmed variety, of which the calyxes are dark —
red, and is considered the best.’’

34467. Lurra cyLinprica (L.) Roemer. Loofah gourd.
(ZL. aegyptiaca Miller.)

‘““*Ghiya torai.’ An annual of climbing or trailing habit, resembling the
common luffa gourd, L. acutangula.- The smooth cylindrical fruit is a foot
long, sometimes even more, and when immature is considered a very good —
vegetable.”’
34468. Momorpica CHARANTIA L. Carilla. —

‘«« Karela.’ Rainy-season variety. A slender climbing or trailing annual.
Fruit is from 5 to 7 inches long, oblong, warty or tubercled on the surface,
dark green when young, changing to orange when ripe. When prepared in a —
vegetable curry, the manner in which it is commonly used, the fruit eas
an agreeable bitterness. It should be grown on a trellis.”

Distribution.—Throughout India, and generally cultivated in the Tropics.

34469. CrITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
““ Tonda.’’
34470. Lurra acuTANGuLA (L.) Roxburgh. Loofah gourd.

‘* Arrow torai.”’

Distribution.—Generally cultivated in the Tropics.

34471. PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM L. | Ginseng.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)

From Songdo, Chosen (Korea). Purchased from Mr. J. Arthur Thompson,

through Mr. George L. Shaw, of Manchuria. Received November 1, 1912.
34472. FERONIELLA LucrIDA (Scheff.) Swingle. Kawis. —
From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. P. Morange, Director of Agricul- _
ture, Saigon. Received November 4, 1912. '

See S. P. I. No. 25888 for description.

34473. ASPARAGUS FILICINUS Hamilton. Asparagus. —
From India. Presented by Mr. Norman Gill, superintendent, Kumaun Govern- t
ment Gardens, Jeolikote, United Provinces. Received November 4, 1912.

34474. ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (L.) Willd. Lumbang.
(A. triloba Forst.)

From Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. A. Alfaro, director, Garden of the National |
Museum, San Jose. Received November 4, 1912. .

‘“Tree 10 meters high, 60 centimeters in diameter.’’ (Alfaro.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 23

$4475. Oryza sativa L. Rice.

_ From Madagascar. Presented by Mr. Stuart R. Cope, London, England. Re-
ceived October 25, 1912.

‘‘Tsimakata. Dry mountain rice.’’ (Oope.)

34476 to 34478.
; From German East Africa. Presented by the Usumbwa Co., Usumbwa, Post
i - Tabora. Received October 28, 1912. }

~-_ Quoted notes taken from the Usumbwa Co.’s letter:

i 34476. Hotcus soreuum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

_ “Grows here to a height of 6 to 9 feet, but takes from five to six months to
ripen. The crop is enormous, and many different kinds of the plant are grown
by the natives.”

- 34477. ELEUSINE CoRACANA (L.) Gaertn. Ragi.

‘“‘A quick-growing and much-planted grain of 14 to 2 feet in height. The
crop ripens in about three months.”’

‘ 84478. CasTaLia sTELLATA (Willd.) Salisbury. Water lily.
$ . (Nymphaea stellata Willd.)

‘“*Known as the ‘sweet-scented blue lotus.’ The flowers measure 3 to 4
inches across and are of a light-blue color with yellow center.”’
_ Distribution.—In rivers, lakes, and ponds in extratropical Africa and in
India.

_ +84479 to 34481. Rosa spp. Rose.

‘From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Haage & Schmidt. Received No-
vember 6, 1912.

Ten cuttings each of the following:
34479. Rossa DAMASCENA TRIGINTIPETALA (Dieck) Koehne.

“A single-flowered strong-growing form of Rosa gallica var. damascena grown
in Bulgaria for perfume purposes.’”’ (W. Van Fleet.)

34480. Rosa eatuica L.

“Byzantina. Double-flowered dwarf form, cultivated for perfume purposes
in Bulgaria, France, and Germany.’”’ (W. Van Fleet.)

34881. Rosa geatruica L.
Conditorum. This was received as Rosa conditorum, which seems never to
_ have been published as a species.

‘‘Double-flowered dwari form, cultivated for perfume purposes in Bulgaria,
France, and Germany.’’ (W. Van Fleet.)

; 34482. PRUNUS FRUTICOSA Pallas. Cherry.
. . (P. chamaecerasus Jacq.)

- From Omsk, Siberia. Presented by Mr. A. F. Reinecke, American consular
»: agent. Received October 31, 1912.

See S: P. I. No. 32224 for previous introduction.

+ 59872°—15——4

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, a

34484. CiTRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Watermelon. —
From the Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy, Department of _ “g
Agriculture, Pretoria. Received November 7, 1912. "y
‘“Tsama melon. Collected in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. It is one of the —
most useful desert plants, being the sole source of water supply for cattle trekking
through the desert in the dry winter months; animals which are eating the melons do ~
not seem to require any water. When the water supply of travelers gives out, the
moisture is extracted from these melons for drinking purposes and is often used by
humans.’’ (Davy.)

84485 to 34488. |
From Australia. Presented by Mr. J. A. Hamilton, Tolga, Queensland. Re- —
ceived November 7, 1912.
Quoted notes by Mr. Hamilton: }
34485 to 34487. Evucatyrrus spp. Eucalyptus.
‘*All useful and ornamental trees.”’
34485. EvucaLyPTus sp.
‘‘Bloodwood.”’
34486. EUCALYPTUS sp.
‘“Grows 3,000 feet above sea level. Latitude 17° 30’ south.’’
34487. EUCALYPTUS SIDEROPHLOIA Bentham.
‘“‘Black ironbark. Tropical variety.’’ :
34488. XANTHORRHOEA sp. ; Grass-tree.
‘‘This is not only ornamental, but a valuable resin can be obtained from it,

which is used for varnish. It ought to do very wellin your Southern States;
the poorer the soil the better, so long as it gets the heat.”’

34489 and 34490. Exrusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Ragi.

From Mysore, Bangalore, India. Presented by Mr. H. V. Krishnayya, acting
officer in charge of the Agricultural Department. Received November 7,
SEZ. ©

Quoted notes by Mr. Krishnayya:
34489. ‘Kar. Sown in May fue harvested in September. Also grown
under irrigation.”’
34490. ‘“ Hullubilé. Sown in July and harvested in November. Grain
considered to be the best of all varieties.’’

84491 and 34492. IJIpromorA CALOBRA Hill and Mueller. Calobra.

From Australia. Presented by Prof. Manson Bailey, Department of Agriculture,
Brisbane, Queensland. Received November 7, 1912.

‘‘A native convolvulus known by the natives of the Barcoo in Queensland under
the name of ‘Calobra,’ and by the natives of the Moonie and Balonne Rivers as
‘Weir.’ It is a tall twiner with a somewhat turnip-shaped tuber. The leaves are
heart shaped, somewhat oblong, and often measure 4 inches in breadth. The flower
is nearly 3 inches broad, is reddish at the center, and paler toward the outside. The —
seed capsule is egg shaped, going to a point about 1 inch long and containing four
seeds. The seeds are dark brown and about one-half inch long. The plant, which
is of the sweet-potato family, is to be found in the Mulga shrubs.’’ (Bailey, in
letter of September 28, 1912.)

34491. Seeds. 34492. Tubers.

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a CuDRANIA TRICUSPIDATA (Carr.) Bureau. Che.
( Maclura tricuspidata Carr.)

% From Augusta, Ga. Secured by Mr. Peter Bisset, of the Office of Foreign Seed
and Plant J egos from P. J. Berckman’s Co. Received November il,
_ 1912.

“These fruits a are from one of Mr. Wilson’s hela, an edible fruit, allied te

e Maclura (Toxylon pomiferum), or Osage orange.’’ (Bisset.)

¥ en this fruit will thrive down South, and it is, as you say, both interesting

nd beautiful. In China it occurs throughout the Yangtze Valley, from river level

o 3,000 feet altitude. It varies from a small, much-branched, thorny bush to a tree

4¢ to 50 feet high. The fruits are eaten by the Chinese, but are not much esteemed.

bs in Szechwan the leaves are used for feeding young silkworms, it being claimed that

worms thus fed produce a superior kind of silk to those fed upon mulberry leaves

alone. The plant is exceedingly common and by no means new, but I believe with

you that there is a future for it in this country as a hedge plant or ornamental tree,

if nothing else.”’ (E. H. Wilson.)

_ Distribution.—The provinces of Shantung, Kiangsu, Chekiang, Kiangsi, Hupeh,

and Kwangtung; and in the islands of the Korean Archipelago.

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34494 to 34496.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Alta-
dena, Cal. Received November 8, 1912.

eee notes by Mr. Popenoe, except as indicated:

34494. NEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM L. Rambutan.
“The rambutan is one of the commonest and at the same time most pala-
table fruits of the Malay Peninsula. Trees are to be seen in almost every
+ garden in both Singapore and Penang, and in its season the fruit is hawked
__ everywhere in the streets. The tree grows to a height of about 40 feet, and
when in fruit is a handsome sight, the terminal clusters of bright crimson fruits
being produced on every branch. The compound leaves are made up of
oblong-ovate leaflets, about 4 inches in length and 14 inches in width. In
habit of growth the tree appears to be normally rather round topped and
__ spreading, but as it is frequently planted among numerous other trees it is
___ forced to grow tall and slender, branching only at a considerable height above
__ the ground.

“ According to Mr. J. D’ Almeida Pereira, of Singapore, there are eight or ten
____ varieties of the rambutan, the difference being in form and coloring. The
____ natives, however, do not distinguish between any of these varieties. He
_ considers the ‘ Atjense’? variety, which he has propagated by grafting, to be the

finest, as it is the sweetest in flavor and the pulp does not adhere to the seed

as closely as in most varieties. From his description of this form it would
_ appear that it is nothing less than the species Nephelium mutabile, which,
___ although of distinctive appearance from tle rambutan, seems to be considered
__ by all the natives as merely a variety of the latter. Among the varieties of

_ the true rambutan the differences do not seem to be very well marked or of
_____ great importance. In appearance a cluster of rambutans, when highly colored,

___ isexceptionally attractive. The best forms attain, when fully ripe, a rich crim-
son color, while the poorer ones are greenish or yellowish, sometimes a combi-
nation of these two and lacking any tinge of crimson. The individual fruits
are slightly smaller than a hen’s egg, but more elongated in form; they are
covered with soft spines about a half inch in length, and are borne in clusters
of varying size, but rarely containing more than 10 or 12 fruits. The pericarp

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34494 to 34496—Continued.

_ in gardens in Singapore and Penang. It forms a dense umbrageous head of

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

is not thick or tough, and to eat the fruit the basal end is usually torn off,
exposing the aril, which, with a slight pressure on the apical end of the fruit,
slides into the mouth. The flavor is mildly subacid and somewhat vino
pleasant, but rather lacking in character. An chianes flattened seed is inclosed
in the aril. 4

‘General form oblong elliptical; weight averaging about 1 ounce; length
13 inches, breadth 1};. base rounded or slightly tapering; apex rounded or
slightly tapering; stem slender, short; peduncle 8 to 10 inches long, woody,
medium stout, bearing three to ten fruits; surface covered with slender, soit,
fleshy spines under 1 inch in length; color rich crimson or crimson maroon,
yellowish when not fully ripe; pericarp one-sixteenth to one-eighth of an inch
thick, firm, greenish; aril whitish, transparent, about one-fourth inch thick,
meaty, very juicy; seeds, one, large, oblong, compressed, pointed at the apex,
the aril adhering to it closely; flavor subacid, vinous, pleasant.”’

34495. BaccauREA MOTLEYANA Muell. Arg. _ Rambe.
‘« 4 tree of rather large size, native of the Malay region, and commonly planted

foliage and is of very symmetrical growth. The leaves are oval, entire, dark
green in color, about 6 inches in length and 4 inches in breadth. The fruit,
which is produced in great profusion in long pendent clusters on the old wood,
may be described as follows: General oval form, sometimes slightly elliptical;
average weight, three-fourths of an ounce; length, 1 to inches; breadth, three-
fourths to seven-eighths cf an inch; base rounded or tapering almost imper-
ceptibly; cavity none; apex rounded or tapering slightly, basin none; calyx
persistent in the form of three linear-lanceolate brownish sepals, which fre-
quently drop off when the fruit is handled; stem medium, stout, short; panicle
sometimes 12 inches long, bearing from five to ten fruits; surface smooth, coy-
ered with a thin grayish tomentum; color light straw, with occasional small
patches of russet; skin one-eighth to one-fourth inch in thickness, of tough,
leathery texture; pulp whitish, translucent, soft, melting, very juicy; seeds
normally three, but one or two of them frequently abortive or imperfectly
developed, oval to elliptical, somewhat compressed and grooved, and of rather
large size; flavor subacid, resembling that of a fully ripe gooseberry, pleasant;
season, August to September. It is one of the commonest fruits in the Penang
markets. It does not seem to be esteemed by Europeans, however, and can not
be considered to possess more than ordinary merit.”
34496. Lanstum pomesticum Jack. Duku.

“There are two distinct forms of this species, the langsat, or lanzon, as it is
known in the Philippines, and the duku, or doekoe. The duku, the larger a
better of the two, is one of the finest of the Malayan fruits. Although not equa
to the mangosteen or so popular among the natives as the rambutan, it isa com-
mon tree in gardens and along the roadsides, and the fruit is common in the
markets. The duku does not appear to occur in the Philippines, although the
langsat is said to be common in the southern islands. In the Federated Malay
States, however, it is much more popular than the langsat. The normal form
of the duku is spherical; although fairly uniform in shape, there is much differ-
ence in the size of the fruits, the smallest being not over an inch in length, while
the largest are over 2inches. The skin is slightly furrowed longitudinally, isa
dull brownish yellow in color, and covered with grayish tomentum. The skin
is quite thick and, although tough and leathery, is readily peeled off, exposing
the whitish, translucent flesh, divided into five segments resembling the cells.

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x of an orange, but more easily separated. A small amount of intercellular
tissue is usually present, and this must be carefully removed before the fruit is
eaten, as it has an intense and disagreeable terebinthine flavor. Three or four
of the cells will be found to contain no seeds, or at least only rudimentary ones,
____ and can be eaten entire; the one or two cells which contain perfect seeds are
a usually larger than the rest, and the pulp adheres to the seed quite tenaciously.
___ ‘They are more difficult to handle. The flavor of the pulp resembles that of no
temperate fruit; it is subacid or sometimes rather acid, aromatic, and very
pleasant unless one happens to obtain a specimen not fully ripe, in which case
there is a strong taste of turpentine; like most other Malayan fruits, however,
this one has not become popular with Europeans. The duku is produced in
small terminal clusters containing from two to five fruits. As the individual
fruits do not ripen at the same time, they are picked separately, with the result
that one rarely sees clusters of the fruit in the market.

“General form spherical, sometimes slightly oblate; weight averaging about
2ounces; length 1 to 1{ inches, thickness 14 to 24 inches; base slightly furrowed
near the stem, rounded or sometimes tapering almost imperceptibly, cavity
none; apex slightly flattened, stigmatic point a prominent, raised, brownish
dot; calyx persistent, but usually remaining with the stem when the fruit is
pulled from the tree; sepals five, small, dry, brownish; peduncle very stout
and woody, covered with short, woolly hairs, bearing two to five sessile fruits;
surface pubescent, sometimes slightly warty, covered with indistinct longitu-
dinal furrowings; color dull, unattractive, brownish yellow, slightly darker
near base; skin three-sixteenths of an inch thick, tough, leathery, separating
pe readily from the flesh; cells five—two, three, or four imperfectly developed and

containing only abortive seeds; seed coats membranous: flesh whitish, trans-
lucent, melting, very juicy; seeds one or two, perfectly developed, of variable
size, oval, flattened, and somewhat irregular in outline; flavor subacid, much
superior to that of the langsat. The langsat varies from the above description
in being oval, produced in large clusters, and having a much thinner skin, by
which characters it can be immediately distinguished. It is fully described as
follows: General form oval to roundish oval; weight averaging not more than 1
ounce; length 1 to 14 inches, thickness ? to 14 inches; base rounded, cavity
none; apex rounded, crowned by a hard, short, brownish point; calyx per-
sistent, sepals five, small, brownish; peduncle medium stout, woody, covered
with short hairs, and bearing 5 to 20 sessile fruits; surface slightly wrinkled
_ __ longitudinally; tomentose; color dull brownish yellow, slightly darker near the

base; skin rather tough, thin, and leathery, separating readily from the flesh;

cells five—two, three, or four imperfectly developed and containing only
_ abortive seeds; flesh whitish, translucent, melting, juicy; seeds, one or two
perfectly developed of variable size, oval, flattened, sometimes rather irregular
in outline, seed coats membranous; flavor subacid, not very agreeable, as it is
somewhat terebinthine.

' “During its season the langsat is quite common in the Manila markets and
sells at a good price. A cluster of the fruits looks not unlike a cluster of loquats,
except in the less attractive color.
“Tt is a medium-sized, rather slender tree, native of the Malay Archipelago.
‘The compound leaves are made up of six or eight oblong-lanceolate gla-
brous leaflets about 4 inches in length and 14 inches in breadth, the petiole
very short. Except in the difference in the size of the fruit clusters, the two
_ forms are, as far as could be ascertained, practically the same in characters of

growth and foliage.’’

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34494 to 34496—Continued.

“Dr. B. T. Galloway, during his brief visit in Java in 1910, was much im.
pressed with the possibilities of this fruit. These impressions agreed with
my own made in 1896 and led us to request Mr. Popenoe to make a special -
examination of its culture in the East Indies.’’ (Fairchild.) ’

For illustrations showing the fruits of the duku (doekoe) and the Jangsat, see Plates ’
Uland IV. SeeS. P. I. No. 34421 for the introduction of the langsat. 3

34497 to 34514.

From Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Altadena, Cal. —
Received November 4, 1912.

Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe:

34497. AMARANTHUS GANGETICUS L. Amaranth.
‘* Marsa sag. Cultivated for the sake of-its leaves, which are used like —

spinach.’’ .

34498. CANAVALI GLADIATUM (Jacq.) DC. Sword bean. |

‘“‘Bara sem. The young pods of this plant are eaten and are acceptable, as
they are obtainable at a season when other vegetables are scarce.”

34499. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber. —
‘“‘Khira. Long green variety. One of the best of the local cucumbers.”’

34500. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber. 4
‘““Khira. Small round green variety.’’

34502. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser. . Gourd. —

‘‘ Alkada or lauka. Mixed varieties. The gourd is cultivated for its fruits, —
which are used as a vegetable when about half grown.’’

34503. Lurra acuTaneuta (L.) Roxburgh. Loofah gourd. —
“‘ Kali torai. Rainy-season variety.”’ q
34504. Lurra acutaneuta (L.) Roxburgh. Loofah gourd. —
‘“‘ Kali torai. Hot-season variety. Similar in growth to S. P. I. No. —
34505, but with ribbed fruits.’’ |
34505. lLurra cyiinprica (L.) Roemer. Loofah gourd. |
(L. aegyptiaca Miller.)
“Ghiya torai. Common long variety.”’ |
34506. Lurra cytinprica (L.) Roemer. - Loofah gourd. —
(L. aegyptiaca Miller.)
“Ghiya torai. White seeded. An annual climber with smooth cylindrical ’
fruit a foot long or more, but edible only when about half grown.”’ ;
34507. Momorpica cHaRANTIA L. Carilla. —
‘“‘Karela. Common large. A slender climbing or trailing annual, with —
oval, warty fruits 3 or 4 inches in length, green when young, orange red when —
ripe. They have a bitter taste and are used in curries.’’ |
34508. SrIZOLOBIUM sp.
“Purple sem. An annual of twining habit. The immature seed pods are

borne in clusters and eaten when about 6 inches in length. When cooked

they are said to resemble, and to be almost equal to, the French bean.”
34509. SrizoLoBIuM CINEREUM Piper and Tracy.

“‘Tohar sem. Very similar to S. P. I. No. 34508 and used in the same way.’’ |

PLATE III.

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PLATE IV.

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34497 to 34514—Continued.
34510. Porrutaca OLERACEA L. Purslane.
“‘Kulfa sag. A dwarf creeping annual herb with fleshy leaves, which are
sometimes used in salads, but more frequently boiled and served like spinach.”’
84511. SoLanum MELONGENA L. Eggplant.
‘‘Banigan. Long rainy-season variety. The eggplant seems to be especially
adapted to the plains of central India, as it thrives there to perfection. The
varieties cultivated, of which this is one of the best, appear to be of excep-
tionally good quality, although the size of the fruit is not large.”’
34512. TRICHOSANTHES ANGUINA L. Snake gourd.
“‘Chachinda. White variety. An annual of climbing habit. The long,
cucumberlike fruits are picked when young, cut into strips, and served like
French beans.”’
34513. TrRicHOSANTHES ANGUINA L. Snake gourd.
**Chachinda. Black variety. Identical with S. P. I. No. 34512 except
in the color of the fruits, which are dark instead of light green.’’
$4514. ViIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) Fruwirth. Asparagus bean,
(Dolichos sesquipedalis L.)
“Cuba or asparagus bean. An annual of climbing habit grown for its long
pod, which when immature is served like the French bean. The pods when
mature are 9 to 12 inches long.” " f

34515. AmyGpALUS DAVIDIANA (Carr.) B.S. and Z. Peach.
(Prunus davidiana Franch. )
From Tientsin, China. Procured through Mr. Samuel S. Knabenshue, American
consul general. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico,
Cal., November 9, 1912.
See 8. P. I. Nos. 22009 and 27310 for descriptions.

34516. AmyGpDALUS DAVIDIANA (Carr.) B.S. and Z. Peach.

(Prunus davidiana Franch. )

From Tientsin, China. Presented by Dr. Yamei Kin. Received at the Plant
Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., November 9, 1912.

““Shan t’ao, the mountain wild peach. These seeds came from the Governmental
Experimental Farm in Pao Ting Fu and vicinity. They must be planted in the
autumn and allowed to be split by the frost so that they will germinate readily in the
spring.”’ (Kin.)

34517. CASTANEA sp. Chestnut.

- From Tientsin, China. Procured through Mr. Samuel S. Knabenshue, American
consul general. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.,
November 9, 1912.

“The Chinese wild species of chestnut (Castanea mollissima Blume) has shown
indications at least of being more or less resistant to chestnut blight, and these may
prove to be so, as they come from the same general region as those inoculated and
tested.”’ (Fairchild.)

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84519. AmyepaLus persica L. - Peach, |
(Prunus persica Stokes.) .
From Guadeloupe, French West Indies. Presented by Mrs. St. George Lough,
at the request of Mrs. F. T. F. Du Mont. Received November 11, 1912.
See S. P. I. 34131 for description.
Scions.

84520. CoLocaSsIA sp.

From Yencheng, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. Hugh W. White. Received
November 11, 1912.
ve giant variety, here used asfood. Itis oe a good substitute for potatoes when
prepared in an appetizing way. I presume the taro of the Pacific Ocean is similar,
but have never seen it. Other parts of China raise it, but nowhere does it grow to
such size as here.”’ (White.)
‘The corm received weighed about 1 pound, and a part of it when baked was white,
of good flavor, and fine, mealy texture.’ (Rk. A. Young.)

34521. MALus sp. Apple.
From Siberia. Presented by Mr. Svend Lange, Barnaul. Received Novem-
ber 6, 1912.
‘Concerning these seeds, the farmer Sokoloff told me that most of the apple seeds
after they were sown unless the trees were grafted rarely gave the same size fruits.”
(Lange. ) ;

34522. UvVARIA GRANDIFLORA (Lech.) Roxburgh.
. (U. purpurea Blume.)
From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, Bureau of Agri-
culture, Manila. Received November 11, 1912.

‘‘ Banauac.—A shrubby climber related to the cherimoya, with bright-red, kidney-
shaped fruits, about twice the size of a grape, in bunches of some 15 to 20, having
edible subacid flesh containing numerous seeds. The plant is perhaps of little value ©
for its fruit, but the fruiting plant is a good ornamental subject.’’ (Barrett.) :

Distribution.—The Province of Pegu, in Burma, and eastward through the Malay
Archipelago to the Philippines.

34523 to 34601.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Collection of Chinese plants from the Arnold svt
retum. Received November 11, 1912.

‘‘Part of the collections made for the Arboretum by Mr. E. H. Wilson and coming
for the most part from western China. Mr. Wilson spent nearly eight years exploring
the plant resources of this rich collecting field.’’ (Fairchild.) '

Plants of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Wilson, except as otherwise stated:

34523. TETRACENTRON SINENSE Oliver. .

‘A tree 20 to 50 feet high, first discovered by Dr. Augustine Ansys in Hupeh,
central China, and later introduced into cultivation by Mr. E. H. Wilson. It
belongs to a recently described genus of Magnoliacez, has serrate alternate
ovate-elliptic leaves and minute flowers, on drooping spikes 4 to 6 inches in ©
length, of singular botanical interest, but of little value from a horticultural
point of view.”’ (Veitch, Hortus Veitchii.)

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34523 to 34601—Continued.
ci. 34524. Sryuprum cHINENSE Bitreine?
Be (Marlea begonifolia Roxb.) .
“‘(Wilson No. 596.) A bush or small tree. Flowers white; thickets, Fang
Hsien, 1,100 meters altitude, western Hupeh.”’
34525. Ibex FrarGcesi Franch. Holly.
“(Wilson No. 231.) From Hsingshan Hsien, in woods, at an altitude of
1,200 to 2,100 meters, May and September, 1907. An evergreen shrub from
Hupeh and Szechwan, western China, growing from 4 to 10 feet high, and very
unlike a holly. The leaves are narrowly lanceolate, spineless, leathery, deep
green above, and pale green beneath.”

34526. VIBURNUM FOETIDUM RECTANGULATUM (Graebner) Rehder.

“From western China.”’

34527. Ivex peRNy1 Franch. Holly.
From Hupeh and Szechwan, western China. ;

‘A dense-growing species of holly with small spiny leaves and red berries,
probably allied to Ilex cornuta, discovered by Pére Paul Perny during his travels
in China between 1850 and 1860. It is of very dwarf compact habit and has
proved perfectly hardy at Coombe Wood.” (Veitch, Hortus Veitchit.)

34528. ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN Duraz.

“(Wilson No. 792.) Tree 13 meters tall; woods, 1,300metersaltitude. Chang-
yang Hsien; very rare.”’

34529. AcrINIDIA sp.

“(Wilson No. 512.) Climber, 4 to 6 meters; flowers buff yellow; fruit elon-
gate, spotted; thickets, 1,300 meters altitude, western Hupeh; common.”’
$4530. Rexvesra sp.

“(Wilson No. 4395.) A tree 20 meters tall, 1.5 meters girth, one only, side of
stream, 2,300 meters altitude; Panlanshan, west of Kuan Hsien. Colloquially,
the ‘Sohlanshu.’’’

34531. CoTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA FLOcCosA Rehder and Wilson.

“From near Wenchwan Hsien, western Szechwan, at an altitude of 2,300 to
3,000 meters. A shrub from 2 to 4 meters in height, with graceful curving
branches, floccosely tomentose leaves, and bright-red fruits.”’

34532. Pa LiuRuUsS ORIENTALIS Hemsley.

Be ““(Wilson No. 105.) A bush 3 to 5 meters tall; roadside thickets, vicinity of
Ichang, 300 to 600 meters altitude.”’

84583. Devrzia tonerrouta Franch.

“(Wilson No. 4300.) From Sungpan, Szechwan, western China, in thickets
at an altitude of 2,700 meters, October, 1910. This species is readily distin-
__ guished from related species by the narrower, rather thicker leaves, rugose
____ above and with strongly elevated veins on the whitish underside, by the

_ purplish flowers in many-colored paniculiform cymes usually loose and borne
on elongated branchlets, but sometimes rather dense and on short branchlets,
and by the usually four styles and larger capsules measuring about 6 millimeters
in diameter.”’

34534. CamPprorHECA ACUMINATA Decaisne.
34535. MENISPERMUM sp.
“‘(Purdom No. 600.)”

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34523 to 34601—Continued. ey
34536. DeruTziA GLOMERULIFLORA Franch. q
“(Wilson No. 4383.) From Chetoshan, southwest of Tachienlu, Szechwan;
altitude, 3,500 meters; October, 1910.’’ 7
34537. AMPELOPSIS MEGALOPHYLLA Diels and Gilg. 4
‘(Wilson No. 143.) From north and south Ichang, western Hupeh, in woods, —
at an altitude of 1,200 to 1,500 meters; June and September, 1907. One of the |
most interesting of the recently discovered species from western China, having -
canes 20 to 30 feet long and large divided leaves often more than 3 feet in diam- —
eter. Survived the winter of 1911-12 without injury at the Arnold Arboretum.” —
34538. Pinus sINENsIs Lambert. Pine.
“(Wilson No. 1370.)”’
34539. PRUNUS DEHISCENS Koehne.
‘‘(Wilson No. 4029.) From western Szechwan. A shrub from 2 to 4 meters —
in height, with a green fruit having thin flesh easily soluble, which, according
to Wilson, is dehiscent. Very similar to P. mongolica Maximowicz.”’ !
34540. JunireruS FORMOSANA Hayata. Juniper.
‘(Wilson No. 696.) (cf. J. taxifolius.) Thin tree 8 to 12 meters tall; fruit —
orange; moist thickets, 600 to 1,300 meters altitude; south of Ichang.”’
34541. TuHusa ORIENTALIS L. Arbor vite.
‘(Wilson No. 1272.) A tree 8 meters tall, one tree by the wayside; altitude, ©
1,300 meters; Mupin, western Szechwan; a distinct arbor vite.”’
34542. Nera arrinis Hemsley.
‘(Wilson No. 916 A.) Shrub, 1 to 1.5 meters; flowers, pink; thickets, 200 to
2,500 meters altitude; Washan, western Szechwan.’’
$4543. SrraNVAESIA DAVIDIANA Decaisne.
‘From western Szechwan.”
84544. AcER CATALPIFOLIUM Rehder. Maple.
‘(Wilson No. 4208.) From near Yachoufu, western Szechwan, along streams,
at an altitude of 450 to 600 meters, October, 1910. A tree reaching 10 to 23
meters in height, with a trunk sometimes 1.2 meters in diameter, having undi- —
vided leaves which turn yellow in autumn, making the tree very handsome.” —
34545. Cupressus FUNEBRIS Endlicher. _ Cypress.
‘(Wilson No. 798.) Tree, 10 to 30 meters; abundant in western Hupeh
up to 1,100 meters; seeds from altitudinal limits. One of the most useful and |
beautiful of Chinese conifers. The wood, known as Pah mu, is largely omployea :
in boat building and general carpentry.”’

34546. I.ex macrocarpa Oliver. Holly.
‘“‘(Wilson No. 151.) From western Hupeh, 1907. a
34547. CEPHALOTAXUS FORTUNEI Hooker.

“(Wilson No. 1386.) Tree, 8 meters; fruit, purple; roadsides, etc., 1,500
meters altitude; near Washan, western Szechwan.’”’ ;'

34548. Pinus massoniana Lambert. Pine. i

‘‘(Wilson No. 1468.) Kiating and vicinity, west to Mupin, western Szech- 4
wan; altitude up to 1,000 meters; May and November, 1908.”’ 4.
34549. Pinus sinensis Lambert. Pine. —

“(Wilson No. 1472.) From Mupin, western Szechwan; altitude, 1,500 to 4
2,000 meters; November, 1908.”’

Ye. -

a? 7 i

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 33

$4523 to 34601—Continued.

34550. BrERBERIS AGGREGATA Schneider. Barberry.

‘*(Wilson No. 4286.) A bush 1.5 meters tall, racemes erect, fruit red; thickets,
2,600 to 3,000 meters altitude; Mupin, western Szechwan.”’

84551. ZANTHOXYLUM sp.

**(Purdom No. 185.)”

34552. BrRBERIS BERGMANNIAE ACANTHOPHYLLA Schneider. Barberry.

‘(Wilson No. 4149.) A bush 1 to 2 meters; thickets, 1,000 to 1,500 meters
altitude; west of and near Wenchwan Hsien, western Szechwan. An evergreen
species.”’

84553. BrRBERIS LEVis Franch. Barberry.

**(Wilson No. 4287.) Bush, 1 to 1.5 meters tall; fruit small, globose, reddish;
thickets, 2,000 to 2,500 meters altitude; Panlanshan, west of Kuan Hsien,
western Szechwan.”’

84554. BERBERIS LIECHTENSTEINU Schneider. Barberry.

‘(Wilson No. 4154.) Bush, 1 to 2 meters; spines very long, fruit dark red.
Min Valley, near Maochou, western Szechwan, 1,600 to 2,300 meters altitude.”’
84555. JuGLANS CATHAYENSIS Dode. Chinese butternut.

*¢(Wilson No. 371.) Bush, more rarely a tree, 2 to 15 meters tall; woodlands,
600 to 1,800 meters altitude; northwestern Hupeh; common. The Chinese
butternut.”’

34556. PHELLODENDRON SACHALINENSE Sargent.

«(Wilson No. 1286.) A tree, 6 to 10 meters; moist woodlands, 1,200 meters

altitude; Mupin, western Szechwan.”’
34557. Exrevia sp.

**(Wilson No. 74.) Tree, 6 to 15 meters tall, flowers white; woodlands north
and south of Ichang; 300 to 1,000 meters altitude.”’
34558. PrRuNuUS CONRADINAE Koehne.

“(Wilson No. 5.) From Changyang Hsien, western Hupeh; in woodlands,
at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,200 meters; June, 1907. A tree 3 to 12 meters in
height, with a trunk 20 to 50 centimeters in diameter.”’

34559. Morvs sp. Mulberry.

“(Wilson No. 8 A.) Bush, 1 to 4 meters tall; fruit black; cliffs north and
south of Ichang; 600 to 1,300 meters altitude.”’

34560. PRuUNUS CONRADINAE Koehne.

“(Wilson No. 3 B.) From woods north and south of Ichang, western Hupeh;
altitude 600 to 1,600 meters; July, 1907.” See S. P. I. No. 34558 for descrip-
tion.

34561. Cer tTIs sp.

“‘(Wilson No. 343.) Tree, 10 meters tall, 1 meter girth; open country Hsing-
shan Hsien; 800 meters altitude.”
34562. CELTIS sp.

‘(Wilson No. 444.) Tree, 6 to 12 meters; fruit orange; woods and thickets,
Patung Hsien; 1,200 to 1,300 meters altitude.”’

34563. Prunus CONRADINAE Koehne.
““(Wilson No. 7.)” See S. P. I. No. 34558 for description.

34

$4528 to 34601—Continued.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. : a

34564. Evopia vELUTINA Rehder and Wilson.

‘(Wilson No. 994.) Tree, 13 meters tall; woods, 1,600 meters altitude; weal
of and near Wenchwan Hsien, western Séochivein! -” 2

¥

34565. JUGLANS sp. Walnut. —

“(Wilson No. 390.) (Cf. J. regia.) Tree, 10 to 15 meters tall; cultivated;
Fang Hsien; 1,500 to 2,000 meters altitude. A good-flavored walnut.”’ .
34566. CoRNUS sp.

‘““(Wilson No. 1017.) Tree, 10 to 16 meters altitude; fruit blue-black; wood- —
lands, 1,200 to 1,500 meters altitasie: west of and near Wenchwan Hain, west-
ern Szechwan.”’

34567. Pyrus sp.

‘(Wilson No. 395.) Tree, 6 meters tall; flowers white; fruit small, globose,
flattened; woodlands and epee country, 600 to 1,300 meters altitude’ north and —
south of Ichang; common.’

34568. EuPTELEA PLEIOSPERMA Hook. and Thoms.
(Z. davidiana Baill.)

‘“«(Wilson No. 588.) Hsingshan Hsing.”

‘“‘An extremely interesting tree belonging to the Trochodendracez, widely —
distributed in central and western China, where specimens have been obtained
by many travelers, the first by Peré Dad after whomitisnamed. The plant
forms a shrub or small tree 10 to 20 feet in height with neat nearly orbicular —
leaves terminated by a thick mucrolike apex, and colors well in autumn; the
wood resembles that of the hazel. The species is very variable, there being a as
great many different forms.”’ (Veitch, Hortus Veitchii.)
34569. CELTIS sp.

‘““(Wilson No. 593.) Tree, 6 meters tall, fruit black; woods, Fang Hsien;
1,300 meters altitude.’’

34570. LonicERA SIMILIS DELAVAYI (Franch.) Rehder.

‘“‘From western China. It seems more natural to treat L. delavayi only asa
glabrous or glabrescent variety of L. similis.”

34571. Prunus cycuamina Koehne.

“From Changyang Hsien, western Hupeh, in woodlands, at an altitude of —
100 to 1,300 meters, April and June, 1907. A tree from 5 to 8 meters in height
bearing red fruit, the calyxes resembling the corollas of the cyclamen in shape.”
34573. PHELLODENDRON SACHALINENSE Sargent.

‘(Wilson No. 4217.) Small tree, 6 to 10 meters tall; woodlands, 1,600 to
2,000 meters altitude; Mupin, western Szechwan.” :

34574. PRUNUS TENUIFLORA Koehne.

“(Wilson No. 13.) From Hsingshan Hsien, western Hupeh, in woods, at an
altitude of 1,300 to 1,600 meters, May and June, 1907. This species is very
similar to P. sargentii Rehder, but differs in the smaller and apparently paler
and thinner leaves, the frequent presence of pubescence on the petiole, in the -
peduncle (4 to 20 millimeters long), the occasional pubescence of the pedicels,
the very slender cupule (6.5 to 10 millimeters long, in P. sargentii 5.5 to 7 milli-
meters long) and the smaller and broader stone (6 to 8 millimeters long, in P.
sargentii 9 to 10 millimeters long); also very similar to P. conradinae.”’

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 35

$4523 to 34601—Continued.
_ 84575. Facara sTENOPHYLLA (Hemsley) Engler.
(Zanthorylum stenophyllum Hemsley.)

“«(Wilson No. 1245.) Bush, 1 to 1.5 meters; thickets, 2,000 meters altitude;
southeast of Tachienlu, western Szechwan.”’
34576. PRUNUS DIELSIANA LAXA Koehne.

‘(Wilson No. 37.) From Patung Hsien, western Hupeh, in woods, at an
altitude of 1,300 to 1,600 meters, May and June, 1907.”

34577. BupDDLEIA NIVEA YUNNANENSIS (Dop) Rehder and Wilson.

‘(Wilson No. 4403.) Bush, 2 to 2.5 meters; arid regions Tung Valley, near
Tachienlu; 1,300 meters altitude; western Szechwan.”’

34578. PsEDERA THOMSONI (Lawson) Stuntz.
( Vitis thomsoni Lawson, in Hooker, Flora British India, vol. 1, p. 657,
1875.
Pickin thomsoni Planchon, in De Candolle, Monographia
Phanerogamarum, vol. 5, p. 453, 1887.)

Plants of this vitaceous Climber from China were received under the name
Parthenocissus thomsoni, published in 1887 by Planchon, based on Vitis thom-
soni Lawson. The earliest name applied to this genus, however, is Psedera of

’ Necker (Elementa, vol. 1, p. 158, 1790). It is therefore necessary to adopt here
the name Psedera thomsoni.

“(Wilson No. 4184.) Three to five meters tall; cliffs, 2,000 to 2,300 meters
altitude; west of and near Wenchwan Hsien, western Szechwan, October, 1910.
Resembles Psedera quinquefolia; five rather coriaceous leaflets and stoutish
branching tendrils.”’

34579. CLEMATIS CHINENSIS Retz. Clematis.

“(Wilson No. 1357.) Climber, 2 to 3 meters; flowers white; produced in
September; fragrant; low altitudes, western Szechwan; common.”’

34580. Vitis sp.
34581. Viris rLexvosa Thunberg.

‘“‘From western Hupeh, China.”’

34582. Prunus mumeE Siebold and Zuccarini.

“(Wilson No. 4146.) From near Wenchwan Hsien, western Szechwan, in
thickets, at an altitude of 1,600 to 2,000 meters, October, 1910.”’

34583. LiquIDAMBAR FORMOSANA Hance.

“(Wilson No. 513.) Survived the unusually hard winter of 1911-12 at the
Arnold Arboretum without injury, while the native species suffered in that
locality, except in favorable situations. The feng tree of the Chinese, who
utilize the lumber for making tea chests. A deciduous tree with handsome
deep-green trifid leaves.”’

34584. Po.LiorHyrsis sINENsis Oliver.

“(Wilson No. 500a.) From west of Wenchwan Hsien, western Szechwan,
in woods, at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,300 meters, October, 1908. A tree 10
meters tall, 65 centimeters in girth, with nearly white flowers; common, rather
slender, loosely branched; with gray bark deeply furrowed in adult, smooth in
young trees. The leaves vary considerably in size and shape and also in
degree of serration and pubescence. A colloquial name for this tree around
Ichang is ‘ Yukuei chou.’”

36

34523 to 34601—Continued. ae

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. | = Sy

34586. BUDDLEIA NIVEA YUNNANENSIS (Dop) Rehder and Wilson.

‘(Wilson No. 4389.) Bush, 2 to 5 meters, arid regions west of and near Wen- 4
chwan Hsien, western Szechwan.’’ a

34587. PHELLODENDRON SACHALINENSE Sargent.
‘““(Wilson No. 4217.)’’ See S. P. I. No. 34573 for description.
34588. FAGARA STENOPHYLLA (Hemsley) Engler.
(Zanthoxylum stenophyllum Hemsley.) °
‘‘(Wilson No. 4213.) Bush, 1 to 2.5 meters; thickets, 1,300 to 1,600 meters 4
altitude; Mupin, western Sopchwane? :
34589. CyYDONIA sp.

“(Wilson No. 4120.) Bush, 4 to 6 meters, leaves felted below; fruit large —
ovoid, golden on one side, reddish on the other; roadside thickets, southwest —
of Tachienlu; 1,600 to 2,000 meters altitude.’’ :

34590. CoRYLUS sp. 2

‘(Wilson No. 4283.) Bush, 5 to 6 meters tall; fruit large, spiny; woods,
2,000 to 2,300 meters altitude; common; western Szechwan.’’

34591. CoRyLoPsis WILLMOTTIAE Rehder and Wilson.

‘(Wilson No. 4406.) Bush, 3 to 4 meters; thickets, 2,300 to 2,600 meters |
altitude; near Tachienlu, western Szechwan.”’

34592. AMPELOPSIS DELAVAYANA Planch.

“(Wilson No. 124.) From Changlo Hsien, western Hupeh, in thickets, at —
an altitude of 600 to 900 meters, June and September, 1907. A form with —

simple leaves like the variety amurensis and only a meas divided into
three leafiets.”’ a
345983. ALNUS sp. :
“(Wilson No. 1377.) Tree, 6 to 20 meters; side of river and moist woodlands, q
1,500 to 2,000 meters altitude; southeast of Tachienlu, western Szechwan.”’
34584. LicusTRUM sp.
‘““(Wilson No. 754.) Bush, 3 meters; flowers pariealiaee side of streams,
1,200 meters altitude; South Wuchan, eastern Szechwan.’’
34595. RHAMNUS DUMETORUM CRENOSERRATUS Rehder and Wilson. — 4
‘(Wilson No. 4096.) Bush, 1 to 1.5 meters; fruit black; thickets, 1,600 to —
2,300 meters altitude; near Tachienlu, western Szechwan.”’ .
34596. ALNUS sp.

‘(Wilson No. 1377a.) Tree, 10 to 25 meters; sides of streams, 600 to 1,500
meters altitude; abundant; ze ae Szechwan.’’

34597. SryLipIumM CHINENSE Loureiro.
( Marlea begonifolia Roxb.) a

‘“‘(Wilson No. 596.)’’ See S. P. I. No. 34524 for description. a
34598. Evcommia uLmMormEs Oliver. Tu chung. q
‘“‘(Wilson No. 383.) Tree, 6 to 16 meters tall; sparingly cultivated; 500 i, ;
1,500 meters altitude; western Hupeh; Tu chung.”’
34599. Macnoiia witsont (Finet and Gagnepain) Reh®*r. Magnolia. y
“(Wilson No. 1374.) Bush or thin tree, 4 to 8 meters tall; flowers white; —
thickets and woodlands. 2,000 to 2,600 meters altitude; southeast of Tachienlu, ‘
western Szechwan.”’ -

PLATE V.

Inventory 33, Seeds and Plants Imported.

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3 to 34601—Continued.
34600. Dervurzia toncironia Franch.
r “(Wilson No. 4326.) From Panlanshan, west of Kuan Hsien, in thickets, at
an altitude of 2,400 to 2,700 eo October, 1910.”” See S. P. I. No. 34533 for
de SC) iption.
34601. Prunus mirA Koehne. Peach.
_ (Wilson No. 4205.) From 2 miles north of Tachienlu; very rare, at an alti-
_ tude of 2,800 meters, October, 1910. This is the first peach known with a
6 mooth stone. A tree up to 10 meters in height, with trunk 40 centimeters in
- diameter; fruit subglobose, 28 millimeters long, 25 millimeters in diameter,
ly tomentose, edible.’’
For an illustration of this tree as grown at Brooksville, Fla., see Plate V.

-ANANAS sativus Schult. f. Pineapple.

rom the Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, curator,
" Botanic Station. Received October 25, 1912.

Suckers of our best pineapples, all derived from the variety called Victoria, but
re 01 yr less improved by selection from the best plants.’”’ (Dupont.)

03. MEDICAGO SATIVA PILIFERA Urban. Alfalfa.
From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. Presented by Mr. A. Rolloff, director, Botanic
_ Garden. Received November 11, 1912.

a ion.—The southeastern part of Russia in the vicinity of the Caspian Sea.

_ PRUNUS sp.

From . Jamaica Plain, Mass. From the Arnold Arboretum. Received November _
agth 1912.

05 to 34608. OpunrTIA spp. Prickly pear. —
Fror om Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Dr. Carlos Thays, director, Jardin
_ Boténico. Received November 14, 1912.
ttings of the following:
$4605. OpunTIA ARGENTINA Grisebach.
34606. OpunTIA BRASILIENSIS (Willd.) Haworth.
—: 4607. OPUNTIA sPEGAZZINI Weber.
84608. Opuntia catva Lemaire. (?)

09. PICEA BREWERIANA S. Watson. Veiled spruce.
. a Orleans, France. Purchased from Léon Chenault & Son, Received
November 14, 1912.

3. P. I. No. 28370 for previous introduction.

_ PRUNUS SERRULATA Lindley. Cherry.
(P. paniculata Thunb.)

‘rom Kew, England. Presented by Sir David Prain, director, Royal Botanic

ics dens. Received November 14, 1912.
Flore luteo pleno. A yellow-flowered Japanese flowering cherry.”

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34611 to 34615.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy 0
Sciences, Sin Francisco, Cal. Received November 18, 1912.

Quoted notes by Dr. Eisen: %
34611 and 34612. Fornicutum vuteare Hill. Fennel,

34611. ‘‘ Messina finocchio is somewhat similar or rather related to the
sweet fennel, but differs in so many respects that I presume it to belong
to a distinct species, or at least to a very distinct variety. Itisaspring,
fall, and winter plant, and is eaten from September 15 to about April 1
It loves a moderately damp and warm climate, such as the one in Italy,
e. g., California and southern United States, and will probably succeed
even in other States. The part eaten is the lower part of the stalk, as
in celery, but the edible part is globular i in the best variety, not oblong, |
asin celery. The interior solid part is the best, the outer leafs
being cut away. In order to be tender, the plant must be heeled up,
just like celery, either with earth or matting. ;

‘‘Plant in beds under cover, beginning in July, and continue to Feb-
ruary and March. It takes about four months to mature. When 6
inches tall, transplant in beds or rows about 12 inches apart, in rich,
mellow soil. As it grows, heel up with soil, so as to bleach the lower
part. Those planted in beds in July and August are eaten in Septem-
ber, October, and November. Those planted in February are eaten
in April and May. In Rome I notice general planting-in gardens, 12
inches each way, in October. The plants are then 12 inches tall. A
good finocchio should weigh a pound, more or less. The inner, tender,
white part is eaten raw, stewed, boiled, or roasted. It is delicious raw,
like celery. Requires the same soil as celery. The richer the soil the
better the result.”’ ;

34612. ‘‘Roman finocchio.”’ e

34613 and 34614. Capsicum annuum L. Red pepper. —

34613. ‘Ercole Giallo or Golden Hercules. Some reach the length of 6
inches, by 4inches diameter, thickness of flesh from to} inch. Sweet,
tender, can be eaten raw, like an apple, or stewed, boiled, roasted, fried
in oil, etc. For three months these giant peppers are our best vegeta
bles, and in Naples you see whole cartloads sold on the streets. There
is rarely even a trace of heat. Frequently as juicyasanapple. The
Golden is, in my opinion, the best, and I have eaten it raw every day
for three months without any ill effect.’’

34614. ‘‘Rosso.”’

34615. Hisiscus mutTasimis L.

d "a

‘‘Japanese rose hibiscus. This superb plant, growing to a large shrub or small
tree, is now in the garden of the Museo delle Terme in Rome and was planted
some 300 years ago by Michael Angelo, or, as some say, by the Pope Giulio III.
The flowers are beautiful rose and as large as a saucer, 6 inches or more across,
very flat, single. When the seed was obtained the plant was covered with hun
dreds of flowers, the shrub being about 10 feet or more high. It differs from
any hibiscus I have ever seen in California or Mexico. A splendid plant for
the lawn.”’ |

34616. CrTRUs sp.

From Bangkok, Siam. Presented by Mr.M.deS. Macarthur. Received Novem-
ber 19, 1912. 4

Cuttings,

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. | 39

34617. AsparaGcus FILICINUS Hamilton. Asparagus.
‘From India. Presented by Mr. Norman Gill, superintendent, Kumaun Govern-
ment Gardens, Jeolikote, United Provinces. Received November 20, 1912.
See S. P. I. No. 34473 for previous introduction.
_ Roots.

$4618. Mepicaco sATIVA GLUTINOSA (Bieb.) Urban. Alfalfa.

.
”

From Dublin, Ireland. Presented by Sir F. W. Moore, Royal Botanic Garden.
Received November 19, 1912.

“During the summer of 1911 a plant of Medicago glutinosa was noticed by me in the
collection of alfalfas in the Royal Botanic Garden, Dublin. The plant seemed to be
the true M. glutinosa, as evidenced by the yellow color of the flowers; also by the pods,
which had from 1 to 1} turns; glandular hairs were also present. Seeds of this plant
were secured, but all of the seedlings raised at Washington produced purplish

_ flowers and pods having from 2 to 3 turns, probably brought about by the cross-polli-

nation through insects. This is all the more likely, as there were numerous purple-
flowered forms of Medicago sativa growing in the immediate vicinity of the glutinosa
plants.”” (G. W. Oliver.)

34619. CrrBa PENTANDRA (L.) Gaertner. Kapok.
(Eriodendron anfractuosum DC.)
From Sandakan, British North Borneo. Presented by Mr. Orlando H. Baker,
American consul. Received September 24, 1912. Numbered November 21,
1912.
“The kapok tree, native in the American Tropics, is widely distributed in the
‘Tropics of both hemispheres. It attains a height of 75 to 100 feet with wide-spreading

_ horizontal branches, making an attractive ornamental or shade tree. It is often planted

_ along the borders of fields for fence posts. It begins to bear seed pods with kapok down
; when about 5 years old, and the yield of pods increases with the age of the tree. Well-

_ developed trees under favorable conditions yield about 7,000 pounds peracre. Kapok

_ can not be spun, but it is an-excellent material for stuffing pillows, mattresses, life

preservers, etc., and its use is rapidly increasing. (L. H. Dewey.)

$4620 and 34621.

From Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschow-
sky, Chemin des Grottes, St. Helene. Received November 20, 1912.
Quoted notes by Dr. Proschowsky:
_ $4620. Asparacus acuTirouius L. Asparagus.
_ **This plant is abundant here in a wild state, and the young shoots are gathered
and form quite a regular article of commerce in the market. The shoots are
much thinner than those of A. officinalis L. (in its cultivated form), but are
very delicate of taste. The plant grows in the very worst places as concerns

ie absence of soil (in fissures of rocks, high on slopes of gravel, etc.), as well in

thefull burning sun as in deep shade, and it seems to me that so drought fesisting
a plant would be worth ameliorating. So I send you seeds for trial in desert
countries.”’

34621. Mayrenus BoartA Molina. Maiten.

*“‘A very graceful evergreen tree, exceedingly drought resisting, the foliage
of which is much appreciated in Chile, its native country, as cattle fodder.”’

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. e.

34622. ARISTIDA sp. Bushman grass,

From South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, Government Agrostolo-
gist and Botanist, Union of South Africa, Department of Agriculture, Pretoria. —
Received November 18, 1912. .

‘““The seed of this grass is very difficult to obtain, as it grows in the far western part :
of the Kalahari Desert and the eastern parts of the Great and Little Bushman- —
land and Namaqualand. Together with the Tsama melon (S. P. I. No. 34484) —
it is the principal stock and game food of the country.’”’ (Davy.) 7

34625. CANAVALI OBTUSIFOLIUM (Lam.) DC.

From the Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, curator, —
Botanic Station. Received November 23, 1912. 4

34626. CucumMIS MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Kabul, India. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Altadena, Cal. Re-
ceived November 11, 1912.

‘* Sarda.’’

34627. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn. —

From Nanking, China. Presented by Mr. W. Millward, University of Nanking. —
Received November 25, 1912.

‘Red fruit (shan cha). I used to think the cranberry was the best fruit for sauce,
but I have concluded since trying this that it is superior to the cranberry.”’ (WMill-
ward. )

34629. Prunus cerasus L. ‘ Cherry.

From Prague, Bohemia. Presented by Dr. Bohumil Nemec, at the request of —
Mr. W. A. Orton, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received November 26, —
1912.

Scions.

34630. TETRASTIGMA HARMANDI Planchon.

From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, University
of the Philippines, College of Agriculture. Received November 26, 1912. |

“This is a tall-growing woody vine, which becomes loaded with fruit of the size —

and appearance of the Scuppernong grape and which is edible, making a very

good ‘‘refresco.’’ It is also used in Manila as an ornamental vine. Mr. Merrill ©
tells me it is only found in Luzon and Indo-China.’”’ (Baker.)

34631. PicEA BREWERIANA S. Watson. Veiled spruce. |
From Waldo, Oreg. Purchased from Mrs. A. M. Adams. Received November |
27, 1912. a

See S. P. I. No. 28370 for previous introduction.

34632. SoLANUM QUITOENSE Lamarck.

From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. 8. Ordofiez Munoz. Received Novem=- — .
ber 27, 1912. | y

Distribution.—An unarmed subshrub with fruits the size and color of a small |
orange, found in the vicinity of Quito, in Ecuador.

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:
34633. CANAVALI ENSIFORME (L.) DC. Jack bean.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. ©. K. McClelland, agronomist,
Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. Received November 30, 1912.

“Concerning the use of jack beans as a dairy feed, Mr. P. M. Pond, of Honolulu,
tells me that a few years ago he raised an excellent crop of jack beans, whichshe thinks
averaged 20 tons per acre, but this crop, of course, was irrigated to some extent. He

‘says that he had no great difficulty in inducing cattle to eat the jack bean. At first

they refused to eat it, and then he tried wrapping it up in alfalfa and again they
refused to eat it, by picking out the alfalfa and leaving the jack beans. He then ran
the jack beans through a cutting machine, as he was accustomed to do with all rough-
age, and placed only small amounts of the jack beans in the ration with alfalfa, Para
grass, and sorghum. By treating in this manner he found that they ate the vine
readily, but at first refused the pods, but by the end of the week he states that they
ate vines and pods quite readily and he was able to discontinue the use of alfalfa and
use the jack beans in the above ration, using one-third jack beans in the roughage.
Since growing this crop Mr. Pond states that he has been unable in several trials to
get what he considered a good crop. The former crop was planted in July and taken
off about the Ist of November. Since, then he has tried different seasons of planting,
but finds that the jack beans make a slow growth and have never produced as good a
yield as he obtained in that first crop, and he has discontinued growing them.”’
( McClelland.)

$4634. CANAVALI ENSIFORME (L.) DC. Jack bean.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. C. F. Kinman, of the Porto Rico
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received November 30, 1912.

“Of a large number of legumes that I have tried for a cover crop nothing seems so
well adapted to all conditions and needs as Canavali ensiforme.”’ (Kinman.)

_ 34635. SrizoLosium sp.

From Lucknow, India. Presented by Mr. H. J. Davies, superintendent, Govy-
ernment Horticultural Gardens. Received November 30, 1912.

‘Regarding the value of the fruits as an article of food, I may say that I have eaten

them regularly and appreciate them as I have other similar beans. I have not heard

of any bad results from eating the pods. It must be remembered that they are eaten

only in the young state, when they are tender and practically free from hair. Before
cooking, the outer skin is carefully scraped so as to insure that no hairs remain. The
pod is very succulent and is, so far as I know, wholesome, and may be recommended

_ asan article of diet.”” (Davies.)

34636. FERONIELLA OBLATA Swingle.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. P. Morange, Director of Agricul-
ture, Saigon. Received November 25, 1912.

34637 to 34639.

From San José, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, botanist, National
Museum. Received December 16, 1912.
34637. PsIDIUM FRIEDRICHSTHALIANUM (Berg) Niedenzu.

ee Cas.’’
See S. P. I. No. 26756 for previous introduction and description.

49 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34637 to 34639—Continued.
34638. PstpiumM MOLLE Bertoloni.

““Guisarro.”’

See 8S. P. I. No. 12821 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—On the slopes of the mountains in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
34639. CYPHOMANDRA sp.

‘Introduced by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Museum Garden. The ripe fruits col-
lected a month ago. The green fruits collected to-day, November 29, 1912.
They have had no preparation and may be eaten with impunity. Plants
about 1 meter 50 centimeters high, 4 to 5 centimeters in diameter at the base.
Fruits hanging on long peduncles.” (Tonduz.) .

Received as Cyphomandra quitoensis, but the place of publication of that
name has not yet been found.

34643 to 34654.
From Kioto, Japan. Presented by Miss E. R. Scidmore, Seoul, Chosen (Korea).
Received November 29, 1912.
Quoted notes by Miss Scidmore:
34643. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.

‘““Adzuki. The red bean used for bean paste and yokan and soup. Those of
best quality cost about 15 cents United States gold per quart; smaller beans,
second quality, which are most used by confectioners, cost about 10 cents United
States gold per quart.”’

34644. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.

“ Adzuki. White, boiled, mashed, strained, cooked with sugar and kanten
(seaweed gelatine) to make yokan, peppered and salted; also sugared as a
confection.”’

34645. Sosa max (L.) Piper. . Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Moench.)

The soy bean has been listed in previous inventories as Glycine hispida Moench.
Mr. C. V. Piper has recently shown (Journ. Amer. Soc. Agron., vol. 6, p. 75-84,
1914) that the earliest name given by Linnzus to this plant was Phaseolus maz,
that the generic name should be Soja, and that the correct name is therefore ~
Soja max (L.) Piper.

‘“‘Kuro. Used for making sweet paste, but more usually boiled with a pinch
of salt and a pinch of sugar added when the water is poured off or shoyu poured
on and kept hot until saturated. Served asa relish or accompaniment to each
‘meal and always found in lunch boxes sold at railway stations.”

34646. Victa FraBA L. Broad bean.

‘Sora. Usually toasted; when the shells split they are something like pop
corn; also cooked with sugar.”’

34647. Victa FABA L. Broad bean.

“Ota fuka. Same as Sora, but fully grown. Popped like Sora mame, but
more often boiled, first in wood ashes to remove skins, boiled soft, and sugar or
shoyu added.”’

34648. Pisum sativum L. Pea.

““Shiroi endo. For toasting in a corn popper or dusted with sugar after

boiling.”’

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912, | 43

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$4643 to 34654—Continued.

34649. Pisum sativum L. Pea.
‘‘Aio endo. Toasted in a corn popper and sometimes sugared in different

colors.”’

34650. Pisum arvenseE L. “Pea.

‘Aka endo. Toasted in acorn popper and boiled with sugar; used for orna-
menting balls of white bean paste.”’
34651. PHAsEotus vuutearRis L. Bean.
‘“¢ Toroku mame (meaning that 10 of these beans equal 6 sun, orinches). Boiled
with sugar, dried, and eaten as a confection,”’
34652. PuHasro.tus vuiearis L. Bean.
“‘ Naga uzura mame. Boiled and dipped in hot sirup (long quail).”’
34653. Puasroxvus vutcaris L. Bean.
* Kintoku mame. Boiled and dipped in sirup and dried as candy.”’
84654. Soja max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Moench.)
‘“‘Shiroi daiozu. Used for making tofu or bean curd.”’

34655. I_Lex PARAGUARIENSIS St. Hilaire. Yerba maté.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Dr. Carlos Thays, director, Jardin
‘Botaénico. Received November 14, 1912.

See S. P. I. No. 29097 for description.

$4656. TRIFOLIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM L. Clover.

Grown in the United States Department of Agriculture greenhouses at Washing-
ton, D. C., by Mr. G. W. Oliver, who collected the original seed 10 miles from
Algiers. Numbered December 3, 1912.

34657. OsTERDAMIA MATRELLA (L.) Kuntze. — Manila grass.
(Zoysia pungens Willd.)
From the Philippine Islands. Secured by Mr. C. V. Piper, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry. Numbered December 4, 1912.

“This grass is abundant on or near the seashore in the Philippine Islands. Where
closely clipped it makes a beautiful lawn. The Luneta in Manila some years ago was
planted to Bermuda grass, but at the present time more than 90 per cent of the grass
is the Osterdamia, which has gradually displaced the Bermuda, which it closely
resembles in habit and appearance. During the past season it has been grown under
temporary No. 01643. The grass has unusual promise as a lawn grass, especially near
the Gulf coast and the Atlantic coast of Florida.’’ (Pziper.)

34658. PAEONIA sp. Peony.

From Mongolia. Presented by Mr. William R. Maxon, United States National
Museum, who procured them through Dr. A. Hrdlitka. Received December 13,
1912.

“Locality, Mongolia, about 80 miles south of the Siberian boundary, between
Kiakhta and Urga, altitude 2,800 feet, occupying a narrow strip 200 to 400 feet wide
on each side of the extreme summit of the ridges trending east and west; collected
August, 1912.”’ (Mazxon.)

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

84659. Hocus sorcuum L. Giant Sudan sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.) .

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received November 26,
1912.

‘‘This seed does not come from the original shoot, which has not flowered this season,

but from a seedling growing for some years. I consider that these seeds ought not to..

give other than hybrid descendants.’’ (Trabut.)

34661 and 34662.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received November 30,
1912.
34661. Eucatnyprus TraButi Vilmorin. Eucalyptus.

‘‘A hybrid between Eucalyptus botryoides and Eucalyptus rostrata. Beautiful
red wood, suitable for furniture.

‘A hybrid found by Dr. Trabut in sowing seeds of the Eucalyptus botryoides
which stood near a Eucalyptus rostrata. Always tends to revert to the male
parent. It is the first undoubted Eucalyptus hybrid, and the existence of
hybrids in this genus has been denied by Baron Ferdinand Mueller. This
hybrid is one of the most vigorous of the genus, and in a nursery row at the
Mustapha Experiment Station has crowded out the pure species.”’ (Trabut.)
84662. Pyrus Loneires Coss. and Dur. Wild pear.

‘* A tree of fair height, with few spines, and small, rounded, oval, suborbicular
leaves; fruit small, globular, with very long peduncles. Occurs in the moun-
tains of Setif, Anini, and |’Aures, where it reaches its highest development.’’

34663 and 34664. SoLaNuUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.

From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Sefior J. M. Vargas Vergara. Received
December 4, 1912.

Tubers of the following; quoted notes by Sefior Vergara:

‘“Two varieties of tubers cultivated at this altitude and in the adjoining cold districts
to the east. Both are comestible, and, especially the former [S. P. I. No. 34663],
appreciated for table use. They grow very well both in the mixed (turboso) soil of
the cold region and in the ‘‘humicos” and sandy soil of the coast (mesetas) and in the
very clayey soil. The black (negra) variety has shown more power of resistance
against the attacks of the Phytophthora infestans, which have made the acclimatization
of the varieties imported from other countries impossible. The diseases which affect
potatoes in other countries do not exist here.”’

34663. 34664.
““(No. 1.) Tuquerrena negra.” (No. 2.) Tuquerrena blanca.”
34665. Koxia rockm Lewton. Tree cotton.

From Hawaii. Presented by Mr. J. F. Rock, Division of Forestry, Honolulu.
Received December 7, 1912.

See S. P. I. No. 31680 for description.

“<The material listed under S. P. I. No. 31680 was sent from the island of Hawaii under
the name of Gossypium drynarioides Seemann. Seemann published under the latter
name @ poor description from an incomplete specimen in the British Museum, col-
lected on the island of Molokai by Nelson, the companion of Capt. Cook. Seemann
did not see the fruit and described the calyx incorrectly, owing to the state of the
specimen. His species is now extinct and was confined to the island of Molokai. In

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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 45

1909 another species was discovered on the island of Hawaii, from whence came the
seed listed in this inventory. A study of living material and complete herbarium
specimens shows these plants to be trees which are larger than any known species of
Gossypium and are seen to differ from the species of that genus in several particulars.
The most conspicuous of these are: One ovule in each cell of the ovary; large, rounded
calyx lobes which overlap in the bud and which usually fall before the capsule develops,
giving the calyx the appearance of being truncate. These trees have been considered
as belonging to a genus (Kokia) distinct from Gossypium. The new genus and species
were published in 1912 in Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections, vol. 60, part 5,
pages 2 and 3.’’ (Lewton.)
_ According to Mr. J. F. Rock, the tree of Kokia drynarioides, said to be dead, bore a
few flowers and seed in the summer of 1914. Mr. Rock is propagating the species,
and has sent some of the seed to the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction.

84666. Hotcus soreuum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Deerbrook, Miss. Presented by Mr. G. M. Robertson through Mr. ©. V.
Piper, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 10, 1912.

“Chicken corn’ is an annual sorghum, somewhat resembling Johnson grass. It
was formerly abundant throughout Louisiana and Mississippi, but of late years has
become very scarce, probably due to the attacks of the sorghum midge. The origin
of this sorghum is not known, and the seed is secured for the purpose of making a careful
comparison with Sudan grass, 8. P. I. No. 25017, and Tunis grass, §. P. I. No. 26301.”

(Piper.)

$4667. ArGANIA sPINOSA (L.) Skeels. Argan.
(A. siderorylon Roem. and Schult.)

From Tangier, Morocco. Presented by Mr. Maxwell Blake, American consul
general. Received December 11, 1912.

( See 8. P. I. Nos. 3490 and 28783 for previous introductions and descriptions.

84668 to 34671.

From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman, Jardin Botanique. Re-
ceived December 7, 1912.

34668. SwIETENIA MAHAGONI Jacquin. Mahogany.

“This is the sole representative of a genus of Cedrelacez, peculiar to the
warmer parts of America, and yielding the timber known as mahogany of com-
merce. It is a stately tree, principally met with in Central America and
Mexico, growing on the rocky soil. The leaves are imparipinnate, and the
flowers axillary. The calyx is 5 cleft, short; the corolla has 5 petals, and the
stamens are united into a tube bearing 10 anthers; the fruit is a 5-celled woody
capsule, each cell containing numerous winged seeds. The bark is considered
a febrifuge, and the seeds, prepared with oil, were used by the ancient Aztecs,

a as they are used by the modern Mexicans, as a cosmetic, under the name of
Pepitos del Sopilotl, or Tzontecomatl. The timber is largely employed in
making household furniture in this country.’’ (Dr. B. Seemann, in Lindley’s
Treasury of Botany.) |

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34668 to 34671—Continued.

34669. Syzyarum cumtnt (L.) Skeels.
(Eugenia jambolana Lam.)

‘“‘A small evergreen tree met with throughout India and Burma, ascending
the hills to about 6,000 feet. Is chiefly found along river beds, and is especially
cultivated for its fruit in gardens and in avenues. There are several varieties —
that yield much better flavored fruit than others, but as a rule it is astringent
and only serviceable when cooked in tarts and puddings. In Goa a wine is
prepared from it, and a spirit (jambava) is spoken of by recent Sanskrit authors
as distilled from the jambu. Some years ago brandy was made at Monghyr from |
the fermented fruit. The jA4man is extensively used all over India in the manu-
facture of vinegar. The tasar silkworm is said to feed on the leaves of the tree.
The timber is fairly durable, and is*largely employed for building purposes, —
for agricultural implements, and for well work, since it resists the action of
water. It givesagood fuel. The jambu is one of the trees held in veneration
by the Buddhists, and is often planted near Hindu temples because regarded as
sacred to Krishna.’”’ (Watt, Commercial Products of India.)

34670. CROTALARIA SALTIANA Andrews.
See S. P. I. No. 24119 for previous introduction.

34671. GuImANDINA BONDUC L. Nickernut.
(Caesalpinia bonducella Flem. )

‘‘A leguminous plant found in nearly every tropical country, particularly
upon the seashore, its extensive distribution being caused by the transportation
of its seeds (which have an exceedingly hard, impervious shell) from one ©
country to another by means of oceanic currents. It isa prickly, trailing shrub
10 or 12 feet or more in height. The flowers are of a rusty yellow color, and are —
borne in racemes. The pods, which are about 2 or 3 inches long, flattened, and
covered with prickles, contain one, two, or three large, bony, lead-colored seeds,
which are very hard and beautifully polished. The kernels have a very bitter
taste, and are employed by the Indian doctors as a tonic and febrifuge.”’ (A.
Smith, in Lindley’s Treasury of Botany.)

See S. P. I. No. 33570 for previous introduction.

34672 to 34690.

This is a collection for a comparative test to determine the relative value of Amyg-
dalus davidiana as a stock for a number of different varieties of peaches. As indicated, —
certain of the varieties are budded on common peach stocks, while others are on davidi- —
ana stocks which it is planned to test. The budding was done at the Chico station,

and it is believed that the test will be an impartial one. c
34672 to 34688. Amyepatus PERsica L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.) z

34672. ‘‘Carman” on common peach (P. I. G. No. 8562):
34673. ‘‘Carman” on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 26604).

34674. ‘‘Elberta” on common peach (P. I. G. No. 8562).

34675. ‘Elberta” on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 26604).

34676. ‘‘Smock” on common peach (P. I. G. No. 8562).

34677. “Smock” on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 26604).

34678. ‘‘Belle of Georgia’? on common peach (P. I. G. No. 8562).
34679. ‘‘Belle of Georgia’’ on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 26604).

.

(By

‘ OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. 47
34672 to 34690—Continued. :
ay 34680.. ‘‘Salway” on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 26604).
; 34681. “Salway” on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 27110).
_. 34682. “Crawford” on A. davidiana (S. P. I. No. 27116).
hs 84683. ‘‘Crawford” on common peach (P. I. G. No. 8562).
34684 to 34688. AmyGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA Ait. Nectarine.

a . 34684. Quetta nectarine (S. P. I. No. 18235) on common peach
2 (P. I. G. No. 8562).

: 34685. Quetta nectarine (S. P. I. No. 18235) on A. davidiana (P.1.G.
t No. 8481).
; 34686. Crosby nectarine (S. P. I. No. 11777) on apricot stock (S. P. I.

Fs No. 26048).

’ 34687. Crosby nectarine (S. P. I. No. 11777) on A. davidiana (S. P. I.
7 No. 26604).

a 34688. Crosby nectarine (S. P. I. No. 11777) on common peach
YY (P. I. G. No. 8562).

__—s- 84689 and 34690. Driospyros Kaxr L.f. Persimmon.
f 34689. Diospyros kaki (S. P. I. No. 16921) on D. lotus.

Ps 34690. Duospyros kaki (S. P. I. No. 22350) on D: lotus.

$4691 to 34694.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief,
f Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received December 13, 1912.
% Quoted notes by Mr. Barrett:

34691. AntTIpEsMA BUNIusS (L.) Sprengel. Bignay.

_ A small, handsome tree, dicecious, with simple, dark-green, leathery leaves.
The fruit is small, dark red, sweet, subacid in flavor, and produced in long
racemes like the currant, and may be eaten raw or made into jelly.”’

See S. P. I. No. 18393 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—Throughout the hotter parts of India and eastward through the
Malay Archipelago to the Philippines.

34692. Momorpica COCHINCHINENSIS (Lour.) Sprengel.

“An attractive climber of medium-vigorous growth, bearing roundish oblong
fruits a little larger than an orange, having short orange-colored spines.”’

—
a

Distribution.—Southeastern Asia, extending from India to China, and in the
Malay Archipelago eastward to the Philippines.
34693. Uvaria sp.

“An oblong semireniform fruit that grows in bunches of 30 to 50. The fruit
is orange yellow in color; the flesh is yellowish and sweetish, gelatinous, and

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__ inclined to be acrid near the seed. The fruit grows on a scandent shrub, which
_ should be considered an ornamental rather than an economic.”’
34694. CANARIUM sp. Pili nut.
pe | e ° nae . °
a ‘A large tree, indigenous to the Philippines, that produces an edible nut of
___ excellent quality. There are two species—Canarium ovatum and Canarium
a pachyphyllum. Owing to the fact that the nuts of the two species are so similar
____ to each other, it is impossible, not having seen the tree from which the nuts were
____ obtained, to say to which species the seeds belong which are being sent you.
a Pili nuts are to some extent cultivated in southeastern Luzon, interplanted with

coconuts.’’

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48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, a

384695. ANTIDESMA NITIDUM Ttlasne.
(A. moritzit Muell.)

From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, University
of the Philippines. College of Agriculture. Received December 9, 1912. .

‘One of the finest local shrubs, of good shape and covered with great numbers of -
pendent clusters of small berries which are long, bright red, finally black, and which
are edible. This should make an important addition to ornamental shrubs for warm
countries.’’ (Baker.)

34696. FARADAYA SPLENDIDA Mueller.

From Bowen Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. William —
Soutter, secretary and manager, Queensland Acclimatization Society. Received ©
December 13, 1912.

‘‘A very handsome climber, native of the more tropical regions of Queensland.
The outer bark of the plant is used by the natives for stupefying fish. The green
bark is tied in small bundles, weighted with a stone, and dropped into holes where
the fish abound. The fish immediately become affected and rise to the surface, —
where they are easily caught.’’ (Soutter.)

Disiribution.—The vicinity of Rockingham Bay, in Queensland, Australia.

34697. Ditospyrros KAKI L. f. | | Persimmon.

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by the American consul general, Mr.
George H. Scidmore. Received December 16, 1912.

‘“‘A hardy persimmon tree of the ‘sheep-nose’ variety, growing in the compound —
of this consulate general.’’ (Scidmore.)

“The ‘sheep-nose’ variety has such good keeping qualities that I have kept them:
until late Easter.’’ (Horace N. Allen.)

34698. PrERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received December 16, 1912.

‘The tree in question is in all probability about 100 years old, and though I do not
know for certain, I think it likely to have been imported from Mexico by, or at least
at the time of, Valadier, the French gardener and architect, who in the beginning of
1800 arranged the Pincio Garden. The tree is growing there in perfect vigor and
health, perhaps about 40 feet high, and the trunk several feet in diameter. The
variety is one which I have never seen on the Pacific coast of Mexico or Central
America, the fruit being 34 inches long by 24 inches wide, pear shaped—that is,
tapering toward the stalk end. This year there were 100 fruits or over, all arriving
at perfect maturity in October and November, the last ones being picked about
November 15. The earlier fruits are larger and may average from one-half inch to —
1 inch more than the size given above, which refers to the late fruits. In quality |
this fruit is equal to the very best that I have eaten in Guatemala and Mexico and 4
is of exquisite flavor. The seed is perfectly round, pale yellow-brown, and evidently |
perfectly developed. The variety is also characterized by its precocity, ripening |
before frost. It will succeed, without any doubt, in most parts of California, Arizona, |
southern Texas, and the Gulf States generally; in a word, in any territory extending |
from the northern limit of the hardiest orange southward—that means the San |
Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys in California, the Coast Range, etc. Introduced 4
into this territory the tree would prove of immense value and would enter at once |
into active as with the Mexican and island avocado now imported and sold ‘| |
at a prohibitive price.’’ (Hisen.) |

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34699. SoreuasTrum sTiporwwEs (H.B.K.) Nash. Jaragua grass.
(Chrysopogon avenaceus Benth.)
From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Presented by Dr. 8. a Received
December 16, 1912.

“This seed is a native of Goyaz, Brazil. Itis greatly used in the cattle camps, and
springs up readily in grounds which have been burned over.’’ (Mascarenhas. )

— 84700 to 34702.

From Shantung Province, China. Grown by Dr. William R. Faries, Coachella,
Cal. Received December 17, 1912.
Quoted notes by Dr. Faries:
34700. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
“The red bean was introduced to try as peultry and pigeon food. They have
proved good forage for hens and turkeys, and the seeds are eagerly eaten.’’
34701. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
“The green bean was introduced to try as poultry and pigeon food. These
beans are showing modification in that they are longer, apices less flattened than
those grown in Shantung. I wonder if they are the ‘green gram’ of India.”’
34702. Sosa Max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Meench.)

“The yellow bean with hairy pods (soya) I sent to the department in Decem-
ber, 1894, I think, from Pacific Grove, Cal., as ‘Manchuria beans,’ and they were
‘ sent to Maine station. This would result in failure, I think. They did not do
well in Orange County, Cal., but grow well here. They are fine for green
shelled beans.”’

34703. CarRIcA PAPAYA L. Papaya.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. J. E. Higgins, horticulturist, Hawaii
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received December 18, 1912.
“This seed was grown under our number 2593.1.’’ (Higgins.)

34704. HoLcus HALEPENSIs L. Baru grass.
(Sorghum halepense Pers.)
From Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr. A. C. Hartless, superintendent,
Government Botanic Gardens, through Mr. C. V. Piper, of the United States
Department of Agriculture. Received December 18, 1912.

“Effusus. This grass is a native in the Ganges Valley, and is closely related to the

Johnson grass of the Southern States, but differs in having a larger and more open

panicle.’’ (Piper.)

84705 to 34709. Canavan spp.

2:

From Miami, Fla. Grown by Mr. Edward Simmonds at the Plant Introduction

be Field Station. Received December 18, 1912.

—

“This seed was received in 1908 from Mr. J. S. Houser, of the Cuban experiment
station. It has proven very satisfactory as a green-manure crop at Miami, the plant

_ continuing to grow throughout the winter season.’’ (Simmonds.)

34705. Brown. 34708. Greenish brown mottled.
34706. Brown mottled. 34709. Pinkish brown.
34707. Greenish brown.

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34710. QUERCUS SUBER L. Cork oak.

From North Augusta, 8. C. Presented by Dr. W. E. Mealing at the request of
Mr. Peter Bisset, of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. Re-
ceived December 20, 1912. /

‘Collected from trees presumably sent out by the Division of Forestry about 1891.’’ ;

34711. Drosprros Kaki L. f. Persimmon.

From Canton, China. Presented by Mr. G. Weidman Groff, Canton Christian Col-
lege. Received December 26, 1912.

‘‘ Taai hung t’sz. Large red persimmon. This is decidedly the largest and sweet-_
est persimmon I have ever seen. It does not have any of the astringent taste so
common to the persimmon. It is very highly cultivated; rarely do you find seed. ©
The skin is thin and of a deep-red color. Fruit that I have had on my own table of |
this variety measures 8 inches around at its widest circumference.’’ (Groff.)

34712. STrRYCHNOS PUNGENS Solereder.

From South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostolo-
gist and botanist, Union of South Africa, Department of Agriculture, Pretoria.
Received December 23, 1912.

‘‘4 shrub which grows wild on the hills around Pretoria.”’ (Davy.)

Distribution.—The Mozambique district and Lower Guinea and southward to the .
Kalahari region in southern Africa.

34713. Diospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Canton, China. Presented by Mr. G. Weidman Groff, Canton Christian
College. Received December 27, 1912.

‘* Kaai sam t’sz (chicken-hearted persimmon). This is a rather inferior persimmon
not commonly sold on the markets. The fruits are about the size and shape of a
small egg and very difficult to ripen. A common method employed by the Chinese
ior ripening this fruit is to cover them over with the leaves from the bastard banyan —
tree for several days; of course we do not have frost here. This persimmon is used —
as the stock on which to graft the finer varieties.”’ (Groff.)

34714. JATROPHA cuRcAS L. Physic nut.

From Tampico, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Thomas H. Bevan, American vice
consul in charge. Received December 23, 1912.

‘“A shrub about the size of a hazelnut bush, with a trunk from 6 inches to 1 foot in
diameter. Its production is most prolific, the limbs often breaking off from the
' weight of the nuts. The nuts when first taken from the husk have a dark-brown —
luster, which becomes opaque after being exposed to the air for a few days. When ~
first taken from the tree they have a taste not at all unlike that of the fresh chestnut.
They are said to contain about 50 per cent of oil, which can be extracted and used
for cooking, the same as cottonseed oil. These nuts can be seen growing in the yards
oi nearly all the Mexican houses in the outskirts of Tampico. The Mexicans prefer
them to peanuts, maintaining that their flavor is much more delicate. Along the
narrow strip of land between the Tuxpam Canal and the Guli of Mexico, in the State
of Vera Cruz, they grow wild by the millions, and apparently thrive better in their
native state, growing in the sand dunes, than in the rich land in the valley of the
Panuco.’’ (Bevan.)

It should be remembered that, like many other euphorbiaceous seeds, the physic
nuts have a purgative effect. They should therefore be tested with extreme care. :

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1912. _ 51

34715 to 34724.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. G. J. Clapham, Public
- Works Department. Received December 4, 1912.

Quoted notes from Blackwell and Laing, Plants of New Zealand:

34715. METROSIDEROS TOMENTOSA A. Rich. Pohutukawa.

‘‘This handsome tree, sometimes 70 feet in height, with spreading branches
and brilliant scarlet flowers in large terminal cymes rarely grows far from the
sea or an inland lake. It finds a foothold in all sorts of impossible-looking
places. Often it clings to the side of a cliff, and puts forth long twisted roots
that attach it to the rocky wall. Specimens may frequently be found hanging

from the top of a bank, with the roots above, and the branches almost dipping
into the sea below. When growing on level ground, great bunches of red
fibrous rootlets may occasionally be seen hanging from the boughs. These do
not reach the ground, and their function is unknown. The timber is extremely
hard and durable.’’

34716. CLIANTHUS PUNICEUS (Don) Solander. Kowhai.

‘A white-flowered form of the kowhai, which in its scarlet-floyered form is
one of the most gorgeous of New Zealand flowering plants. With its flowers
2 inches in length in long pendulous racemes and its heavy, dark-green, glossy,
pinnate leaves it should prove a desirable addition to the drooping shrubs
suitable for growing in regions having but slight frosts. The flowers are said
to be pollinated by birds, in its native haunts.”

34717. Doponaza viscosa (L.) Jacq.

“A small hard-wooded tree with viscid shoots, and linear-oblong leaves 1 to
3 inches long. Flowers green, in small terminal panicles. Fruit dark brown,
flat, winged. Occurs in dry woods on both islands of New Zealand. The
wood is much valued by settlers for making mauls, as it does not split.’’
34718. GAULTHERIA OPPosITIFOLIA Hook. f.

“The gaultherias are the most attractive of the native New Zealand heaths,
with tiny white bell-shaped flowers.’’
34719. GAULTHERIA RUPESTRIS (L. f.) Don.

‘“* A very variable erect or prostrate bush, with small white flowers in racemes,
occurring among rocks throughout both islands of New Zealand.”’
34720. PHORMIUM TENAX Forst. ‘ Phormium.

‘“‘Ornamental form with green and purple leaves. Some forms will stand
temperature as low as 15° F. without injury and only at 9° F. are the leaves
killed.”’
34721. PirrosporuM BUCHANANI Hook. f.

‘“*A species from New Zealand, which may prove useful like other species for
ornamental hedges. Seeds coated with a viscid substance.”’
34722. PirrosPORUM RALPHIT Kirk.
s ‘A beautiful, somewhat laxly branched shrub 15 to 20 feet in height, found in
the central district of the North Island of New Zealand. Its dark-crimson
fascicled little flower bells with their slightly emergent yellow anther tips, rest-
ing on the downy white young foliage, make it, when in bloom, one of the most
attractive of the large New Zealand shrubs. The ripe introrse anthers may often
be found in contact with the viscid stigmas, so that the plant is probably fre-
quently seli-pollinated.”’

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34715 to 34724—Continued.

34723. SopHora TETRAPTERA J. Miller.
‘A large flowered tree with deep-yellow blossoms, attaining a diameter of 3
feet. Leaflets in 10 to 20 pairs.”’
34724. CoRDYLINE INDIVISA (Forst. f.) Steudel. |
‘4 small tree not often more than 10 feet in height, found in the North and —
Middle Islands of New Zealand. Its leaves are very thick and leathery, with —
yellowish midribs. The flowers are in a drooping panicle. The fiber of the —
leaves is said to be stronger than that of Phormium and was used by the Maoris —
in making garments.”’

34725 and 34726. AcANTHOPHOENIX spp. Palm. —
From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received Decem-
ber 21, 1912.

‘‘These are two of our forest prickly palms, the cabbage of which is commonly eaten
when the tree is over 5 or 6 years of age, and is quite superior to that of Dictyosperma
alba and Arecg rubra.’’ (Regnard.)

34725. ACANTHOPHOENIX CRINITA (Bory) Wendl.
34726. ACANTHOPHOENIX RUBRA (Bory) Wendl.

34727. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Miller. 7 Cherimoya.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, botanist, National
Museum. Received December 16, 1912.

See S. P. I. No. 32478 for previous introduction.

_ BOTANICAL NOTES AND PUBLICATION OF NEW NAMES.

PLANTS LISTED IN PREVIOUS INVENTORIES.

5630. Matus FUSCA DIVERSIFOLIA (Bong.) Schneider.
(Malus diversifolia (Bong.) Roemer.)

s native Alaskan crab apple, received from the Alaska Agricultural Experiment
* tion, Sitka, was listed as Malus diversifolia (Bong.) Roemer. It is now considered,
vever, a subspecies of Malus fusca, and should read Malus fusca diversifolia (Bong.)
h: neider.

2 and 26685. JASMINUM FRUTICANS L.

T “hese two jasmines secured by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, near Baidari, Crimea, Russia,
2 been determined as above.

PLANTS LISTED IN THIS INVENTORY.

55. SAGUERUS MINDORENSIS (Beccari) O. F. Cook.
(Arenga mindorensis Beccari, Perkins, Fragmenta Florae Philippinae,
p. 48, 1904.) |

s of a Philippine palm were received as Arenga mindorensis Beccari, the
Peier which the species was first described. The generic name Areng was pub-
shed in 1803 by Labillardiére (Mém. Inst. Nat. Paris, Sci. Math. Phys., vol. 4, p. 209)
ith one species, Areng saccharifera (p. 215),.now idoniient with ied Oe pinnata
mb. (Verh. Batav. Gen., vol. 1, p. 351, 1779), the type of the genus Saguerus.
both genera were Banded on ihe same species, the older name Saguerus is being
sd instead of Areng, or Arenga.

4578. PsEDERA THOMSONI (Lawson) Stuntz.

( Vitis thomsoni Lawson, in Hooker, Flora British India, vol. 1, p. 657, 1875.)
(Parthenocissus thomsoni Planchon, in De Candolle, Monographia Phanero-

gamarum, vol. 5, p. 453, 1887.)

Plants of this vitaceous climber from China were received under the name Partheno-

sus thomsoni, published in 1887 by Planchon, based on Vitis thomsoni Lawson. The

‘lest name applied to this genus, however, is Psedera of Necker (Elementa, vol. 1,
158, 1790). It is therefore necessary to adopt here the name Psedera thomsoni.

645. Sosa MAx (L.) Piper.

The soy bean has been listed in previous Inventories as Glycine hispida Moench.
3 '. Y. Piper has recently shown (Journ. Amer. Soc. Agron., vol. 6, p. 75-84, 1914)
at the earliest name given by Linnzus to this plant was inhi maz, that the
eric name should be Soja, and that the correct name is therefore Soja maz (L.)

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lmoschus esculentus, 34465.
a augusta, 34422.
ix crinita, 34725.
rubra, 34726.
r eatalpifolium, 34544.
rocomia sp., 34417.
Loti: jidia sp., 34529.
chinensis, 34360.
viz 210 ia julibrissin, 34528.
tes fordii; 34423, 34438.
moluccana, 34474.
n triloba. See Aleuritesmoluccana.
lialia (Ireland), 34618.
(Russia), 34603.
$ SPP. 34593, 34596.
‘10 yphila crinita, 34429.
mai anth. See Amaranthus spp.
maranthus gangeticus, 34457, 34497.
| ' mangostanus, 34455.
opsis delavayana, 34592.
Es megalophylla, 34537.
gdalus davidiana, 34515, 34516.
“A persica, 34343, 34519, 34672 to
. 34683.
| ll nectarina, 34684 to
34688.
Ananas sativus, 34602.
Lone cherimola, 34727.
desma bunius, 34691.
; moritzii. See Antidesma niti-
dum.
nitidum, 34695.
_ ‘See Malus sp.
quinquefolia. See Panax quingque-

F .
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bor v ite. See Thuja sp.
1 peeeterenss See Saguerus min-

Mis
= z

aan. : an Argania spinosa.

ia siderorylon. See Argania spinosa.
_ spinosa, 34667.

tia aa i s., 34622.
3 acutifolius, 34620.

ms -_filicinus, 34473, 34617.

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‘Avellano.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Aspidosperma macrocarpon, 34357.
polyneuron, 34358.

See Gevuina avellana.

Avocado. See Persea americana.

Baccaurea motleyana, 34495.

Bamboo. See Chusquea sp.

Bangilan. See Stereulia macrophylla.

Barberry (China), 34550, 34552 to 34554.

(Massachusetts), 34415.

Barley. See Hordeum ‘cialis

Batino. See Mangifera verticillata.

Bean, adzuki (China), 34700, 34701.

(Cuba), 34416.

(Japan), 34643, 34644.
asparagus. See Vigna sesquipedalis.
broad, 34646, 34647.
fleshy-pod, 34346 to 34348.
jack, 34633, 34634.

(Japan), 34651 to 34653.
Lyon, 34344.
mung, 34362.
soy. See Soja maz.
sword, 34498.
Benincasa cerifera. See Benincasa hispida.
hispida, 34458.
Berberis aggregata, 34550.
bergmanniae acanthophylla, 34552.
levis, 34553.
liechtensteinii, 34554.
vulgaris, 34415.
Bignay. See Antidesma bunius.
Black gram. See Phaseolus mungo.
Boldo. See Peumus boldus.
Buddleia nivea yunnanensis, 34577, 34586.
Butternut, Chinese. See Juglans catha-
yensis.

Caesalpinia bonducella. See Guilandina
bonduc.
Calobra. See Ipomoea calobra.
Camptotheca acuminata, 34534.
Canarium sp., 34694.
ovatum, 34368.

or
or

56

Canavali spp., 34705 to 34709.
ensiforme, 34633, 34634. ‘
gladiatum, 34498.
obtusifolium, 34625.

Capsicum annuum, 34613, 34614.

Carica papaya, 34703.

Carilla. See Momordica charantia.

Carissa carandas, 34364.

Cassia beareana, 34367.

Castalia stellata, 34478.

Castanea sp., 34517.

Ceiba pentandra, 34619.

Celtis spp., 34561, 34562, 34569.

Cephalotaxus fortunei, 34547.

Che. See Cudrania tricuspidata.

Cherimoya. See Annona cherimola.

Cherry (Bohemia), 34629.

flowering, yellow, 34610.
(Germany), 34436.
(Siberia), 34482.

Chestnut. See Castanea sp.

Chrysopogon avenaceus. See Sorghastrum

stipordes.

Chuplin, 34404.

Chusquea sp., 34408.

Citrullus vulgaris, 34459 to 34462, 34469,

34484.

Citrus sp., 34616.

Clematis chinensis, 34579.

Clianthus puniceus, 34716.

Clover. See Trifolium angustifolium.

Coihue. See Nothofagus dombeyi.

Colocasia spp., 34379, 34520.
antiquorum. See Colocasia

esculenta.
esculenta, 34340.

Copigue. See Lapageria rosea.

Cordyline banksu, 34432.
indivisa, 34724.

Cornus sp., 34566.

Corylopsis willmottiae, 34591.

Corylus sp., 34590.

Cotoneaster salicifolia floccosa, 34531.

Cotton, tree. See Kokia rockii.

Crataegus pinnatifida, 34627.

Crotalaria saltiana, 34670.

Cryptocarya peumus. See Cryptocarya ru-

bra.
rubra, 34389.

Cucumber. See Cucumis sativus.

Cucumis melo, 34464, 34626. |
sativus, 34499, 34500.

Cucurbita pepo, 34463.

Dasheen.

| Eggplant.

INDEX.

Cudrania tricuspidata, 34493.
Cupressus funebris, 34545.
Cydonia sp., 34589.
Cyphomandra sp., 34639.
Cypress. See Cupressus funebris.

See Colocasia esculenta.
Deutzia glomeruliflora, 34536.
longifolia, 34533, 34600.
Diospyros kaki, 34689, 34690, 34697, 34711,
34713.
Dodonaea viscosa, 34717.
Doekoe. See Lansiwm domesticum.

4
.

Dolichos sesquipedalis. See Viana sesqui-

pedalis.

'Duku. See Lansium domesticum.

See Solanum melongena.
Ehretia sp., 34557.

| Eleusine coracana, 34477, 34489, 34490.

_ Eriodendron anfractuosum. See Ceiba
' pentandra.
Escallonia arguta. See Lscallonia myr-

toidea.
myrtoidea, 34402.
pulverulenta, 34403.
revoluta, 34405.
Eucalyptus spp., 34485, 34486.
siderophloia, 34487.
trabuti, 34661.
Eucommia ulmoides, 34598.
Eucryphia cordifolia, 34391.
Eugenia jambolana.
cumini.
Euptelea davidiana. See E. pleiosperma.
pleiosperma, 34568.

| Evodia velutina, 34564.

Fagara stenophylla, 34575, 34588.
Fagus antarctica. See Nothofagus antarc-

See Syzygium

.

tica.
dombeyi. See Nothofagus dombeyt.
obliqua. See Nothofagus obliqua.
procera.. See Nothofagus procera.

| Faradaya splendida, 34696.

Fennel. See Foeniculum vulgare.

_ Feroniella lucida, 34472.

oblata, 34636.
Fern. See Tree fern.
Firmiana simplex, 34359.
Foeniculum vulgare, 34611, 34612.

Galipea multiflora, 34356.
Gaultheria oppositifolia, 34718.
rupestris, 34719.

ed

INDEX,

Geranium, rose, 34380.

Gevuina avellana, 34390.

‘Ginseng. See Panax quinquefolium.
Glycine hispida. See Soja maz.
Gourd, alkada, or lauka, 34502.

loofah, 34467, 34470, 34503 to

34506.
snake, 34512, 34513.
wax, 34458.
Gram, black. See Phaseolus mungo.
Grass, baru, 34704.
Bushman, 34622.
b jaragua, 34699.
Manila, 34657.
Grass-tree. See Xanthorrhoea sp.
Gualo. See Nothofagus obliqua.
Guamixinga. See Galipea multiflora.
Guatambti. See Aspidosperma macrocar-
pon. :
Guava. See Psidium guajava.
Guayo. See Kageneckia oblonga.
Guayule. See Partheniwm argentatum.
-— Guilandina bonduc, 34671.

Hawthorn. See Crataegus pinnatifida.
~ Hemitelia sp., 34430.
| Hibiscus esculentus. See Abelmoschus es-
culentus.
— mutabilis, 34615.
sabdariffa, 34466.
- Holeus halepensis, 34704.
‘ sorghum, 34433,
34666.
Holly. See Ilex spp.
Hordeum vulgare, 34424.

34476, 34659,

Tlex fargesti, 34525.
macrocarpa, 34546.
paraguariensis, 34655.

pernyt, 34527.
Ipomoea calobra, 34491, 34492.

Jasmine. See Jasminum fruticans.
Jasminum fruticans, 26672, 26685, see p.
an S3.

_ Jatropha curcas, 34714.

mpevions sp., 34565.

cathayensis, 34555.
Juniper. See Juniperus spp.
Juniperus cedrus, 34352.
formosana, 34540.

~~

Kageneckia oblonga, 34400.
Kapok. See Ceiba pentandra.
Kawis. See Feroniella lucida.

;

57

Kokia rockii, 34665.
Kowhai. See Clianthus puniceus.

Lagenaria vulgaris, 34502.

Langsat. See Lansiwm domesticum.

Lansium domesticum, 34421, 34496.

Lapageria rosea, 34409.

Laurel. See Laurelia sempervirens.

Laurelia aromatica. See Laurelia semper-

virens.
sempervirens, 34388.

Ligustrum sp., 34594.

Lilium sp., 34378.

Lily. See Lilium sp.
palm. See Cordyline banksiv.

water. See Castalia stellata.

Lingue. See Persea lingue.

Liquidambar formosana, 34583.

Lithrea caustica, 34383.

venosa. See L. caustica.

Litre. See Lithrea caustica.

Lonicera similis delavayi, 34570.

Luffa acutangula, 34470, 34503, 34504.
aegyptiaca. See Luffa cylindrica.
cylindrica, 34467, 34505, 34506.

Lum. See Escallonia myrtordea.

Luma. See Myrtus sp.

Lumbang. See Aleurites moluccana.

Macadamia ternifolia, 34437.
Maclura tricuspidata. See Cudrania tri-
cuspidata.
Magnolia wilson, 34599.
Mahogany. See Swietenia mahagonts.
Maiten. See Maytenus boaria.
Malus sp., 34521.
fusca diversifolia, 25630; see p. 53.
Mangifera indica, 34412, 34440 to 34454.
verticillata, 34353, 34431.
Mango, Amelia Martinique, 34443.
Bombay Special, 34453.
Chinois Martinique, 34448.
De Boissiére, 34454.
Divine Martinique, 34445.
Julie Martinique, 34440.
Julie Leotaud, 34449.
Madame, 34441.
Martin, 34450.
Minnie, 34446.
Mistake Divine, 34444.
Neelum, 34442.
Oahu, 34412.
Salem, 34447.
Tamancha, 34452.
Walajah Pasand, 34451.

58 INDEX.
Maple. See Acer catalpifolium. | Peach (budding tests), 34672 to 34683.
Mardroia. See Escallonia pulverulenta. (China), 34515, 34516, 34601.

Marlea begonifolia. See Stylidium chinense.
Maté, yerba. See Ilex paraguariensis.
Mayo. See Sophora macrocarpa.
Maytenus boaria, 34397, 34621.
Medicago sativa glutinosa, 34618.
pilifera, 34603.
Meladendron chilense, 34406.
Menispermum sp., 34535.
Metrosideros tomentosa, 34715.
Momordica charantia, 34468, 34507.
cochinchinensis, 34692.
Morus sp., 34559.
Mulberry. See Morus sp.
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.
Myrtus sp., 34382.

Nectarine. See Amygdalus persica necta-
rina.

Neillia affinis, 34542.
Nephelium lappaceum, 34494.
Nickernut. See Guilandina bonduc.
Nipa palm. See Nypa fruticans.
Nothofagus antaratica, 34385.

dombeyi, 34381.

obliqua, 34384.

procera, 34386.
Nymphaea stellata. See Castalia stellata.
Nypa fruticans, 34420.

Oak, cork. See Quercus suber.
Okra. See Abelmoschus esculentus.
Opuntia argentina, 34605.
brasiliensis, 34606.
calva, 34608.
spegazzinir, 34607.
Oryza sativa, 34475.
Osterdamia matrella, 34657.

Paeonia sp., 34658.

Palwurus orientalis, 34532.

Palm lily. See Cordyline Banksii.
(Mauritius), 34725, 34726.
Nipa. See Nypa fruticans.
(Philippine), 34355.

Palo negro. See Meladendron chilense.

santo. See Hucryphia cordifolia.

Panax quinquefolium, 34471.

Papaya. See Carica papaya.

Parthenvum argentaum, 34413.

Parthenocissus thomsoni. See Psedera

thomsont. —
Pea. See Pisum spp.

(Guadeloupe), 34519.
(Turkestan), 34343.
Pear (Turkestan), 34341.
wild, 34662.
Pelargonium sp., 34380.
Pentaclethra macrophylla, 34351.
Peony. See Paeonia sp.
Pepper, red. See Capsicum annuum.
Peroba. See Aspidosperma polyneuron.
Persea americana, 34698.
gratissima. See P. americana.
lingue, 34387.
Persimmon (China), 34689, 34690, 34711,
34713.
(Korea), 34697.
Peumo. See Cryptocarya rubra.
Peumus boldus, 34393.

.

Phaseolus angularis, 34416, 34643, 34644,

34700, 34701.
aureus, 34362.
mungo, 34363.
vulgaris, 34651 to 34653.

Phellodendron sachalinense, 34556, 34573, |

34587.
Phormium tenax, 34720.
Physic nut. See Jatropha curcas.

Picea breweriana, 34609, 34631.
Pili nut. See Canarium spp.
Pilo, 34396.
Pine. See Pinus spp.
Pineapple. See Ananas sativus.
Pinus massoniana, 34548.
sinensis, 34538, 34549.
Pisum arvense, 34650.
sativum, 34648, 34649.
Pittosporum buchanant, 34721.
ralphu, 34722.
Plane tree, oriental.
talis.

Platanus orientalis, 34342.
Plum. See Prunus spp.
Pohutukawa. See Metrosideros tomentosa.
Poliothyrsis sinensis, 34584.
Pop corn. See Zea mays.
Portulaca oleracea, 34456, 34510.
Potato. See Solanum tuberosum.
Prickly pear. See Opuntia spp.
Prunus spp., 34434, 34435, 34604.

cerasus, 34436, 34629.

chamaecerasus. See Prunus fru-

ticosa.

%

See Platanus orien-—

os conradinae, 34558, 34560, 34563.
cyclamina, 34571.

_ davidiana. See Amygdalus davi-
diana.
dehiscens, 34539.

dielsiana laxa, 34576.

Jruticosa, 34482.

humilis, 34414.

mira, 34601.

mume, 34582.

paniculata. See Prunus serrulata.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
serrulata, 34610.

4 tenuiflora, 34574.

Wvcdera thomsoni, 34578.

Psidium Seeedsthalianim, 34637.

4 guajava, 34418.

% molle, 34638.

Pumpkin. See Cucurbita pepo.
Purslane. See Portulaca oleracea.
Pyrus spp., 34341, 34567.

4 longipes, 34662.

Queensland nut. See Macadamia terni-
folia.
Quercus suber, 34710.

Quillai. See Quillaja saponaria.
Quillaja saponaria, 34407.

Ragi. See Eleusine coracana.
Rambe. See Baccaurea motleyana.
butan. See Nephelium lappaceum.
berry. See Rubus sp.

ali. See Nothofagus procera.

ved pepper. See Capsicum annuum.
Reevesia sp., 34530.
-Rhamnus dumetorum crenoserratus, 34595.
Rice. See Oryza sativa.
Roble. See Nothofagus antarctica.
Rosa damascena trigintipetala, 34479.
gallica, 34480, 34481.
Rose. See Rosaspp.
Roselle. See Hibiscus sabdariffa.
Rubus sp., 34419.
Rye. See Secale cereale.

Saguerus mindorensis, 34355.
Salix sp., 34354.
Seeale cereale, 34349, 34350.
te Raisins. See Escallonia revoluta.

Soja max, 34645, 34654, 34702.
Solanum melongena, 34511.
ee quitoense, 34632.

. tuberosum, 34663, 34664.

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Sophora sp., 34396.
macrocar pa, 34399.
tetraptera, 34723.
Sorghastrum stipoides, 34699.
Sorghum, chicken corn, 34666.
(German East Africa), 34476.
giant Sudan, 34659.
(Paraguay), 34433.
Sorghum halepense. See Holcus halepen-
sis.
vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
Spruce, veiled, 34609, 34631.
Sterculia macrophylla, 34366.

platanifolia. See Firmiana sim-
plex.
Stizolobium spp., 34345, 34439, 34508,
34635.

cinereum, 34509.

mveum, 34344.

pachylobium, 34346 to 34348.
Stranvaesia davidiana, 34543.
Strychnos pungens, 34712.
Stylidium chinense, 34524, 34597.
Swietenia mahagoni, 34668.
Syzygium cumini, 34669.

Tetracentron sinense, 34523.
Tetrastigma harmandi, 34630.
Thuja orientalis, 34541.
Tree cotton. See Kokia rockii.

fern, 34429, 34430.
Trichosanthes anguina, 34512, 34513.
Trifolium angustifolium, 34656.
Triticum aestivum, 34425.

vulgare. See Triticum aestivum.

Tu chung. See Hucommia ulmoides.

Undetermined, 34392, 34394, 34401, 34404.
Urd. See Phaseolus mungo.
Uvaria sp., 34693.

grandiflora, 34522.

purpurea. See Uvaria_ grandi-

flora.

Vetch. See Vicia spp.
Viburnum foetidum rectangulatum, 34526.
Vicia faba, 34646, 34647.
villosa, 34361.
Vigna sesquipedalis, 34514.
Vitis sp., 34580.
flexuosa, 34581.
thomsoni. See Psedera thomsoni.

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Walnut. See Juglans sp. Xanthorrhoea sp., 34488.

Water lily. See Castalia stellata.
Watermelon, Early Lucknow, 34459. Yansts, SAS etait ca nent

Farrukhabad, 34460. deat
red, bottle shaped, 34461. Yerba maté. See Ilex paraguariensis.

round, black-red, 34462.
Zanthoxylum sp., 34551.

Tinda, 34469.
Tsama, 34484. stenophyllum. See Fogac
Wheat. See Zriticum aestivum. stenophylla.
Zea mays, 34426, 34427.

Willow. See Salix sp.

Wood-oil tree. See Alewrites fordu. Zoysia pungens. See Osterdamia ‘naivallal |

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INVENTORY

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DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1913.

(No. 34; Nos. 34728 To 35135. )

WASHINGTON:

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. |
1915 ; v iN

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. ;

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Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Assistant Chief of Bureau, KARL F, KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. ROCKWELL.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popence, Agricultural Explorers.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

Allen M. Groves, Nathan Menderson, and Glen P. Van Eseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Subtropical Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md.

E. R. Johnston, Assistant in Charge, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, Haifa, Palestine;
Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Fran- —
cisco, Cal.; E. C. Green, Servigo do Algodao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A.C. Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic —
Gardens, Seharunpur, India; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago, Iil.; William S. Lyon, Gardens of Nagtajan, Ma- —
nila, P.I.; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Simpson, Little River, Fla.; Dr. L. Trabut,
Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT
INTRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM
JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 381, 1918 (NO. 34; NOS.
34728 TO 35135).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

The period covered by this inventory was characterized by no
especially notable explorations, and the material listed is therefore
largely that sent in by correspondents in foreign countries who are
interested in plant-introduction work and have sent material in
_ response to requests or on their own initiative. The growth of a
keen interest in the domestication of wild plants all over the world
is one of the most remarkable phenomena observable in connection
with the foreign correspondence of the Office of Foreign Seed and
Plant Introduction. That the exchange of seeds and plants of a
purely experimental character builds up this interest and leads to
the improvement of the crop plants of the world there can be no
_ possible doubt, and there are some importations in this inventory
which, though little known now, may play a distinctly important
role m some of the plant industries of the country.

The cultivation of the avocado has reached the stage when every
new and promising variety is deserving of a thorough trial. The
two varieties from Campeche and Merida, Yucatan, collected by
Mr. Collins (Nos. 34855 and 34856), the yellow-skinned variety
known as Veranero from the higher altitudes of Venezuela, collected
by Prof. Pittier (No. 35121), and the seedling (No. 34831) found by
Dr. Eisen in the Pincio Gardens in Rome will be interesting to pros-
pective as well as present growers of the fruit.

_ A really excellent fodder tree, such as that found by Mr. Collins
in general use in Yucatan} can hardly fail to be of interest to forage-
crop specialists. It is called the ramon, or bread-nut tree, and
affords good fodder during the dry season around Merida (No. 34876).

Hardy ornamental shrubs which will stand the trying climates of
the Great Plains are in great demand among those whose homes are
there, andthe collection of poplars, honeysuckles, and cotoneasters
(Nos. 34784 to 34805), secured by Mr. Frank N. Meyer from Mr.
A. D. Woeikoff, at Novospassko, Russia, should prove interesting to
these. The tamarisk, as a drought and alkali resistant tree, is already

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6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

attracting attention in the Southwest, and a Kashgar species (No.
34780) w ill be a welcome addition to fie collections which are being
propagated for distribution there. 3

Among forage grasses Poa pallens (No. 34807), from Argentina,
said to resemble Kentucky bluegrass, and Eragrostis superba (No.
34818), one of the best native South African pasture grasses of the
high veld, where there are only 10 inches of rainfall, are worthy of
special mention. A certain interest attaches to the introduction of
Stevia rebaudiana (No. 34883), as this is the plant which several
years ago thrilled the sugar-manufacturing world with its supposed
possibilities. It was discovered, however, that the sweetness, which
was said to be 16 times that of cane sugar, was produced by a glycerin
and not by a new sugar.

The huge-fruited papaya (No. 34777) and a dwarf form which
fruits when 7 feet high (No. 34903) from Yucatan, may be useful for
the large amount of papain they can produce, even though their
fruits may be too large to ship well. |

A new and spineless holly (No. 34836), one of Mr. E. H. Wilson’s”
discoveries in central China, with slender flexible branches and
leaves 4 to 5 inches long, will probably become popular wherever it
proves hardy. A beautiful red-flowered variety of Leptospermum
scoparium (No. 34853) from New Zealand, which will thrive in the
citrus belt, and Sterculia quadrifida (No. 34873), with brilliant crim-
son pods, from Queensland, will be welcomed by the residents of
Florida and California.

The breeders interested in the improvement of our plums and
cherries will be glad to have plants of the wild plum of the Maritime
Alps, Prunus brigantina (No. 34851).

Those experimenters who have already grown male vines of the
Chinese yangtaw, Actinidia chinensis (No. 35133), will be glad to
plant out a specimen grown from cuttings of a female vine which
fruited in Chelsea, London, in 1911. |

Our already large collection of oriental persimmons has been
enriched by three new kaki varieties (Nos. 34970 to 34972), among —
which is a large-fruited form used for drying purposes. The best —
dried persimmons are almost as palatable as dried figs. :

It is to be hoped that somewhere in Florida amateurs can grow ©
the curious ear flower of the Aztecs (No. 35039), used by them to —
flavor their chocolate perhaps centuries before the Spaniards landed —
in Mexico. 4

The new edible bean of Togoland (No. 34916), which buries its |
pods quite as the peanut does, and an undetermined plant from 7
Angola, which produces edible tubers like potatoes (No. 34913), will |
appeal to the curious among our experimenters and may have unsus- |
pected possibilities in them. : |

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 7

Whether the Palmyra palm of India (No. 35040) can be grown
n ‘ie Sither California or Florida remains to be seen. In India it
hrives in a hot, dry climate similar to ours and is cultivated for its
ar and the toddy which the Indians make from its sap. On the
land of India and in Ceylon 100,000 acres of these palms are
id to be cultivated.
Some remarkable forest, trees and shrubs are possibly to be found
mong the 14 species of seed (Nos. 34837 to 34850) received from
astlemaine, Victoria, Australia.
e om a previous introduction (No. 22326) Mr. Conner, at Chilli-
the, Tex., has selected a dwarf form of kafir (No. 34911), sim-
- Rierita, which seems to have unusual drought-resistant quali-
ies, making it worthy of further distribution.
‘The manuscript of this inventory has been prepared by Miss May
tiley, the botanical determinations have been made and the notes
Eee distribution compiled by Mr. H. C. Skeels, and the
iotes on nomenclature have been prepared under the supervision of
he Committee on Scientific Orthography by Mr. S. C. Stuntz, who
Be cemeral supervision of the inventories, as well as of the other
publications of this office.
Davip Farrcuixp,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

E OF ForEIGN SEED AND PLant INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., December 8, 1914.

* INVENTORY.

34728 to 34730.
i from Trivandrum, Travancore, southern India. Presented by the Director of

_ Agriculture. Received January 2, 1913.
P ants of the following: .
a 84728. CymsBorocon crTratus (DC.) Stapf. Lemon grass.

pe: eF (Andropogon citratus DC.)
See S. P. I. No. 33786 for previous introduction and description.

ie. 34729. CymBorocon NARDUS (L.) Rendle. Citronella.
: (Andropogon nardus L.)

See S. P. I. No. 33787 for previous introduction.

> i 84730. VETIVERIA ZIZANIOWEs (L.) Nash. Vetiver.
“ oe squarrosus L. f.)

__ -Distribution.—A stout grass found throughout the plains and lower hills of
Be India, up to an elevation of 4,000 feet; generally cultivated and escaped into
fields in Louisiana.

.

31. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. . Bean.

| From Bigstone, S. Dak. Presented by Mr. C. J. Brand, of the Bureau of Plant
_ Industry. Received December 39, 1912. /

“The e parent seed from which this sample was produced in 1912 was brought to Red-
1 Falls, Minn., from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in 1852, by Mrs. Herman Neu-
nberg. This eet was grown by my mother in her garden. It is more productive
han the sorts usually grown in the Northwest, has a longer growing season, cooks
ich more quickly when cooked as a green snap bean, and recovers after a severe frost
ee) ntinues to produce.’’ (Brand.)

, 7,

4732. NoRMANBYA MERRILLD Beccari. Bonga de China.

"From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divis-
4 ion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received January 7, 1913.

A medium-sized palm with graceful, somewhat curved, pinnate leaves, somewhat

smbling the common betelnut palm, but not so tall. The leaves are rather glau-

Essa the pretty crimson fruits are borne just below the leaves in medium-sized

aches, the individual fruits less than 1 inch long. One of our most ornamental

iw: Be sacl palms, which thrives remarkably well in Manila.’’ (£. D. Merriil.)

: 4 4

f ag ZEA MAYS L. Corn.
rom Malta. Presented by Lieut. Col. E. P. S. Roupell, Lieutenant Governor
“and Chief Secretary to Government of Malta, through the American consul,

. James Oliver Laing. Received January 6, 1913.

faltese gown corn, very red in color. This produces only one head per seed and

urigated ground the plant is about 2 feet 6 inches high. On irrigated ground

: Bist will grow 5 or 6 feet high.’’

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34734 to 34751. :
From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman, Jardin Botanique. Re-
ceived December 2, 1912.
Seeds of the following: }
34734. ACANTHOSICYOS HORRIDA Welw. Narras.
See S. P. I. Nos. 31401 and 31738 for previous introduction and description,
34735. Acrocomra Total Mart. Palm.
Distribution.—A palm found in the provinces of Santa Cruz de la Sierra,
Chiquitos, and Moxos, in Bolivia. 3
34736. ANACARDIUM sp. Cashew.
“From Japan.” ;
384737. CrTRULLUS vuLGARIS Schrad. Watermelon.
34738. PrycHosperMA GRaciis. Labill. Alexandra palm.
‘“This wood is beautifully marked, and is much in favour for walking sticks,

the outer portion being cut into suitable thicknesses for this purpose. It grows

to a height of 70 to 80 feet, and occurs in Queensland.’’ (Maiden, Useful
Native Plants of Australia.)
34739. CARYOTA SOBOLIFERA Mart. . Palm,
Distribution.—A palm 15 to 25 feet high, growing in the vicinity of Malakka, -
in the Malay Peninsula.
34740. CROTALARIA GRANTIANA Harvey.
See 8S. P. I. No. 31844 for previous introduction.
34741. ELAEIS GUINEENSIS Jacq. African oil palm.
See S. P. I. No. 22713 for previous introduction.
34742. LicuaLa PetTata Roxb. _ Palm.
‘An ornamental fan palm from Assam, Burma, etc.”’ :
See S. P. I. No. 22711 for previous introduction.
34743. Loxococcus ruPricota (Thwaites) Wendl. and Drude. Dotalu.

‘‘A pinnate-leaved palm from the moist region of Ceylon, occurring at an
elevation of from 1,000 to 5,000 feet. Stems slender, erect, growing to a
height of from 20 to 30 feet.’? (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and

Planting.)

34744. ONCOSPERMA FILAMENTOSUM Blume. Nibung palm.
-Distribution.—A tall palm found in the islands of the Malay Archipelago.

34745. RHAPIS FLABELLIFORMIS L’Herit. Palm,
See S. P. I. No. 22707 for previous introduction.

34746. Ricinus communis L. Castor bean.
‘“‘From Ecuador.”

34747. RoysTonea REGIA (H. B. K.) Cook. Royal palm.

(Oreodoxa regia H. B. K.)
34748. SaGuERUS PINNATUS Wurmb. ; Palm.

(Arenga saccharifera Labill.)
See 8S. P. I. No. 26937 for previous introduction. |

34749. THEA SINENSIS L. Tea.
(Camellia thea Link.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 26330 to 26343 for previous introductions.
34750. (Undetermined.)
34751. (Undetermined.)

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- 34752 to 34754. NicoTIANA RUSTICA L. Tobacco.

From Scafati, Italy. Presented by Mr. A. Splendore, director, Roya! Experi-
mental Institute for the Cultivation of Tobacco. Received January 4, 1913.

_ “This Nicotiana rustica, abundantly fertilized with night soil (from cess pools or
pits), may yield up to 30 or more quintals of leaves per hectare, with a nicotine con-
tent of over 10 per cent in our climate.’’ (Splendore.)

Seeds of the following:

34752. ‘‘Brasile leccese. Originally from Brazil, established in the cultivated
district of Nardo, Province of Lecce.’’

34753. ‘“‘Brasile selvaggio. Wild Brazilian, originally from Brazil, estab-
7 lished in the Palermo district.”’

34754. ‘‘Erbasanta. Originally from Brazil, established in the cultivated
district of Cava dei Terreni, Province of Lecce.’’

34755 to 34767.

From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman, who received these seeds
from Paraguay. Received December 2, 1912.

Seeds of the following:
34755. CITRUS sp.
“‘Large fruits.”’
34756. CITRUS sp.
“With brown skin.”’
34757. Cocos ROMANZOFFIANA Cham. Palm.
“‘An elegant palm, reaching a height of 40 feet, native of extratropical
Brazil.”’ ;
34758. CoLLeTiA cruciata Gill. and Hook.
“An evergreen rhamnaceous shrub from Chile, with pale yellow flowers.”’

34759. PouTERIA NERIFOLIA (Hook. and Arn.) Radlk.
(Lucuma neriifolia Hook. and Arn.)

See S. P. I. No. 8951 for previous introduction.
34760. Myrrtus sp.
**Edible fruit.”’
34761. MyrtTus sp.
**Edible fruit.”’
34762. PHILODENDRON ROBUSTUM Schott.
Distribution.—A climbing shrubby aroid found in tropical America.
34763. Psipium euasAvA L. . Guava.
““Wild.”’
34764. Rotini sp.
a. ‘Wild plant.”’
34765. THUNBERGIA ALATA Bojer.
**A yellow-flowered climber from South America.”’
Distribution.—A shrubby climber with orange or buff flowers, growing in
tropical Africa and generally cultivated in the Tropics.
34766. (Undetermined.)
34767. Ipomora quamocur L. Cypress vine.
“‘Climber, red flowered.”’

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34768. ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) Gaertner. | Rae

From Bangalore, Mysore, India. Presented by Mr. H. V. Krishnayya, Acting
Officer in Charge of the Agricultural Department. Received January 8, 1913.

“‘Hasaragumbi. The ground should be plowed 4 to 6 times with an ordinary plow;
rake with a bullock rake a day or two before sowing, sow with a country drill as a
mixed crop, mixture being jola (Andropogon sorghum) and avare (Dolichos lablab),
middle or end of June. Should be weeded with a hand hoe, two to four times, as.
required. (The particular plat from which the sample is brought was weeded only
once.) It is harvested and stacked in November; thrashing and winnowing, De-
cember to February; yield, 1,500 to 2,000 lbs.’’ (Krishnayya.)

34769 and 34770. |
From Hangchow, China. Presented by Rev. J. H. Judson, Hangchow College.
Received January 10, 1913.

Seeds of the following:
34769. SAPINDUS sp. Soapberry.

34770. THEA SINENSIS L. Tea.
(Camellia thea Link.) a

34771. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) Scribn. Kursk millet. 7

(Setaria italica Beauv.)

Grown at Akron, Colo., in 1912. Received December 26, 1912.
‘This strain of millet is the product of asingle plant selected at the Belle Fourche,
S. Dak., Experiment Farm, in 1908, by Mr. A. C. Dillman, of the Office of Alkali and
Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations. The original seed (S. P. I. No.
22420) was obtained from the Dakota Improved Seed Company from a selected strain
of Kursk millet developed by Prof. W. A. Wheeler. This strain of millet is of excel-
lent forage type, is good in seed production, and is drought resistant.’’ (Dillman.)

34772. MEDICAGO CARSTIENSIS Wulfen.

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by Prof. Bayley Balfour, regius keeper
Royal Botanic Garden. Received January 13, 1913.

34773 and 34774.

From German East Africa. Presented by the Usumbwa Company, Post Tabora.
Received January 14, 1913. .

34773. CuURCUMA LONGA L. Turmeric.

‘‘Resembles ginger in the nature and form of its rhizomes and rounded tubers, —
butlargerandshorter. Incommerce they are separated into ‘longs’ and ‘rounds.’ —
In India much of the turmeric is used.for dyeing silk, because the tuber con- |
tains a starch associated with a coloring matter (curcumine) of a beautiful
orange yellow. Because of its essential aromatic oil it is used as a condiment
in the Far East, and especially in the manufacture of curry. Many tribes of
Polynesia use it to stain their bodies and their hair. Curcuma is known still
in the spice trade under the name of Indian saffron, and in the West Indies
under that of coolie saffron.’’ (Capus et Bois, Les Produits Coloniauz.)

34774. CARICA PAPAYA L. Papaya.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 13

4775. CITRUS sp. | Orange.

‘ F om Shaowu, Fukien, China. Presented by Rev. J. E. Walker, D. D. Re-

ceived January 13, 1913.

a On arecent visit to asmall city near the back side of this province we were presented

it ) some unusually large oranges, a little tart, but thin skinned, tender, juicy, and
rich. The largest ones measured nearly 3 inches in diameter, cross section, and were
-ou

alarin shape. In this region 5 to 10 degrees of frost occur.”’ ( Walker.)

34776. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.
From Beira, Portugese East Africa. Presented by Mr. R. H. B. Dickson, Assist-
ant Director of Agriculture. Received January 10, 1913.

“On the Zambezi River this seed is termed ‘Soroko,’ on the coast ‘Shoombi,’ and
2 the interior between Beira and the Zambezi River it is Salgi as ‘Zoombi.’”

7 ee -
FUCKS -)

i

. Carica papaya L. Papaya.

- From Merida, Mexico. Collected by Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received January 14, 1913.

: “This seed was secured in the market at Merida, Mexico, December 29, 1912.
hese seeds are from a specimen measuring 19 inches in length by 22 inches in cir-
umference.’’ (Collins.)

8 to 34780.

_ From Angers, France. Purchased from Charles Detriche, sr. Received Jan-
uary 14, 1913.

34778. ARISTOTELIA CHILENSIS (Molina) Stuntz. Maqui.
(A. macqui L’ Herit.)

34779. Poprutus stmonn Carriére. Poplar.

Distribution.—A poplar belonging to the candicans group, found in the
province of Yunnan in China.

_ 34780. TamaARIX KASHGARICA Lemoine. Tamarisk.

Distribution.—A Tamarix with small, glaucous leaves which are closely
appressed to the stem, found in central Asia.

34782 and 34783.

_ From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by the Arnold Arboretum. Received
January 2, 1913.

‘Se eds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Sargent:

84782. CRATAEGUS ARNOLDIANA Sargent. Hawthorn.

“This is one of the best of the ieee lowered, large-fruited species. The
fruit ripens in August and is edible.”’

_ $4783. AcANTHOPANAX RICINIFOLIUM (Sieb. and Zucc.) Seem.
“*A desirable hardy ornamental tree from northern Japan.”’

4784 to 34805.

4 From Novospassko, Syzran-Riazan R. R., Russia. Purchased from Mr. A.
Woeikoff by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
January 15, 1913.

* nts of the following:
: : _ 84784. AcER GINNALA SEMENOVU (Reg. and Herd.) Pax. Maple.
**(No. 8.)”

ops Atacama ans i ale alia eee as
7 - .
pn ae »
aoe 7 + .

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. =

34784 to 34805—Continued. aig
34785. CoryLus aveLiana L. Filbert.

SOND. )F |
34786. CoTONEASTER IGNAVA Wolf. | a
“(No. 6.)” .

34787. HaALIMODENDRON HALODENDRON (Pallas) Voss.
(Halimodendron argenteum Fisch.)

34788. LoNICERA FLORIBUNDA Boiss. and Buhse. Honeysuckle. —
““(No. Baye X .

Distribution.—A shrub with reddish yellow flowers and red berries, found at
an elevation of 4,000 feet on the slopes of the mountains in northern Persia.
84789. Poputus ALBA L. Poplar.

Vo ator * |
34790. PoruLus DELTOIDES Marsh. Poplar.

(Populus monilifera Ait.)

“*CNoraiy?

34791. Poprutus BALSAMIFERA L. Poplar.

(No. ta.) ,
34792. X PopPpuLus BEROLINENSIS Koch. : Poplar.

No 5.)” | =
34793. PopuLUS DELTOIDES Marshall. ; Poplar.

‘(No 20.)”” |
34794. Poprutus caNnpicaNns Aiton. Poplar.

““(No. 14.)”
84795. Porutus nicRA L. Poplar.

© GNo: 18:)?? }
34796. PoruLus NiGRA L. Poplar.

**(No. 19) Pushkiniana.”’ =
34797. PopuLus LAuRIFoLIA Ledeb. Poplar. —

“(No. 42.) |
34798. PopruLus smmoni Carriére. Poplar, —

(No. 16.)”

Distribution.—A tree found in the vicinity of Peking, China.
34799. PoPpuLUS SUAVEOLENS Fischer. Poplar.

‘*(No. 22.)’’
34800. PoPpuULUS TREMULA L. Poplar.

(No. 172)”
34801. Populus PETROWSKIANA Schroeder. | Poplar.

INO: tls
34802. PrRuNUS MAxIMOowIczII Rupr.

NOx). |
34803. Prunus PRosTRATA Labill. Bush cherry.

“No. 223 i
34804. TAMARIX PENTANDRA Pallas. Tamarisk.

“(No 4.7 :

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree with flowers ranging from rose color to
white, found on the low banks of streams from southern Russia and Asia Minor
eastward to Turkestan and Persia. ;

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4
34784 to 34805—Continued.

34805. ULMuUS GLABRA SUBEROSA (Moench) Guerke.

- “No. 3, Forma turkestanica Regel.’’

j Distribution.—A form of Ulmus glabra having winged branches, found in
af southern Europe.

34806 and 34807.

From Canadon de las Vacas, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Presented by Mr. H. T.
Reynard. Received January 7, 1913.

34806. Bromus uUNIOLOIDEs (Willd.) H. B. K.
See S. P. I. No. 31896 for previous introduction.
34807. Poa PALLENS Poir.

Distribution.—A grass resembling Kentucky bluegrass found in the vicinity
_ of Buenos Aires, in Argentina.

"94800. CASSIA OBOVATA Colladon.

f From South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostolo-
} gist and botanist, Union of South Africa, Department of Agriculture, Pretoria.
¥ Received January 20, 1913.

_ “Seeds from the southwestern Transvaal and Bechuanaland. The root is, sup-

_ posed to possess medicinal virtues and the leaves are said to be used in tropical Africa

‘ as a substitute for and adulterant of commercial senna. I have no personal expe-
ience of its merits. The plant prefers a sandy soil and grows in a region of summer

- rain with a 15 to 20 inch rainfall.’ (Davy.)

i Distribution.—A partly woody perennial found in Upper Guinea and Lower Guinea

and in Abyssinia and Egypt, in Africa, and from Arabia eastward to the western part

India, in southern Asia.

10. CASSIA OCCIDENTALIS L.

Presented by Mr. Walter W. Charter, Director of Agriculture, Quelimane, Por-
tuguese East Africa. Received January 22, 1913.

811 to 34816.

_ From Tokyo, Japan. Presented by the Tokyo Plant, Seed, and Implement Co.
ra Received January 6, 1913.

i 34811. VicNa srINEnsis (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.
f “‘ Kintoki.”” .

. 34812 Tro 34816. PHAsEoLuUs ancuLaRis (Willd.) W. F. Wight.

* Adzuki bean.
Pi 34812. “Muroran.” 34815. “Dainagon.”’

* 34813. ‘‘Shiro-wase.’’ 34816. ‘‘Kuro-wase.”’

s 34814. ‘‘Aka-wase.”’

re “*Tn order to make the bean meal, the bean is first boiled or steamed. The outer

skin then is easily separated by sieving through meshes or by press. Water

being then taken off or evaporated from the product, bean meal remains, which

may be used for making cakes and confections at once, or may be dried for
= future use.’’ (7. Watase.)

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34817 and 34818.

From South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostolo- 4
gist and botanist, Union of South Africa, Department of Agriculture, Pretoria.
Received January 15, 1913.

84817. CHAETOCHLOA LINDENBERGIANA (Nees) Hitchce.
(Panicum lindenbergianum Nees, Flor. Afr. Austral., p. 47, 1841.)
(Setaria lindenbergiana (Nees) Stapf, Flora Capensis, vol. 7, p. 422,
1899.)

Seeds of this South African grass were received under the name Setaria lin-
denbergiana Stapf. The generic name Chaetochloa is now used for this genus.
Chaetochloa lindenbergiana seems never to have been published, and it is neces-
sary to adoptit here. (A. S. Hitchcock.) -

Distribution.—A perennial grass found in tropical East Africa and south-—
ward to the Cape.

84818. ERAGROSTIS SUPERBA Peyritsch.

‘This is one of our best native pasture grasses on the high veld and extends
also to the bush veld, its range being from about 3,500 feet (or lower) to 5,500
feet or more. It is common in sandy soils in British Bechuanalag, where the
rainfall is perhaps not more than 10 inches, coming in summer.’’ (Davy.)

Distribution.—A perennial Epes found in Portuguese West Africa and south-
ward to the Cape.

34819. ELicHRYSUM ORIENTALE (L.) Gaertn. ; Immortelle,

From Toulon, France. Presented by Mr. M. F. Mansfield, consular agent, through’
the American consul general at Marseille. Received November 25, 1913.

“The choice of soil is very important. Rocky or sandy soils with southern expos-
ure are best adapted for this purpose. In rich, deep, cold soils the immortelle is
killed by the first frosts.

‘* After the soil has been broken and well prepared, the ground is laid out in rows.
40 to 50 centimeters apart (15.74 to 19.68 inches); in these rows the young plants are —
set out at a distance of 30 to 35 centimeters (11.81 to 13.77 inches) from each other.
Care should be taken to heap up the soil about the roots. These early plants should
be watered by means of a sprinkler. If it should rain after the planting, sprinkling
would be unnecessary. It would be advisable during the first four or five days to
protect these young plants from the hot rays of the sun. When they have begun to
grow, they should be exposed to the full rays of the sun, and during the winter pro-
tected from the cold, for the immortelle is very sensitive to frost. It is for this reason
that the immortelle is cultivated at Ollioules and Bandol only in soils well exposed
to the sun and upon the southern slopes.

‘‘Cultivation of the immortelle is exceedingly simple. It consists in spading lightly
the ground about the plant and applying a suitable fertilizer. The ground should be
spaded whenever weeds spring up around the plants. As for the fertilizer, it con-
sists of oil cakes and stable manure, which is placed about the roots of the young
plants when they have attained a certain development. The fertilizer should be
renewed in this region every year, in October or November.

‘“The immortelle commences to yield after the second year and continues to bloom
even more than 20 years. In this region the flower is gathered in June or July. At
the moment the flowers commence to open and show a small red point in the center
and are of a beautiful golden yellow, they should be gathered. When the flowers
have arrived at this degree of maturity, they should be immediately gathered, for
they open very rapidly and lose their commercial value. After the flowers have been

- JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 17

sred, they are exposed to the sun for drying. When dry, they are made into
ouquets and hung up in dry rooms, out of reach of mice.” ( Mansfield.)

) isi .—An herbaceous perennial found in Asia Minor and cultivated gen-
oral in the countries of southern Europe bordering on the Mediterranean Sea.

34820 and 34821. |

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Mr. Slobool Schicoff, Director of
_ Agriculture. Received January 20, 1913.

$4820. Nicotiana rustica L. : Tobacco.
_ 84821. Nicotiana TaBacum L. Tobacco.

$4822. Merimotrus orricinaLis (L.) Desr. Yellow sweet clover.

From India. Presented by Gen. F. Booth Tucker, the Salvation Army, The
Mall, Simla. Received January 8, 1913.

_ “This seed was received as Medicago falcata.’”’ (H. N. Vinall.)

tg 823. CHENOPODIUM QutNoa Willd. Quinoa.
_ From Puno, Peru. Presented by Mr. C. Bues. Received December 28, 1912.
“Seed of a Peruvian grain. It is exceedingly nourishing and might interest
br eakfast-food manufacturers. Grows on semiarid land; is sown in rows and gives
b big crops. Adaptable strains might be selected. Giese at 10,000 to 11,000 feet
Jtitude and even higher. Sown near the beginning of the rainy season. The plant
res embles a weed very common in the States and should not be pulled as a weed.”’

PD. s.)

and 34825.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Mr. T. E. van der Stok, through Mr.
_ . V. Piper, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 25, 1913.
_ 84824. CANAVALI ENSIFORME (L.) DC. Jack bean.
ig ‘*White bean.”’

+ See S. P. I. No. 32647 for previous introduction

«84825. CaNnavaLr GLapiatuM (Jacq.) DC. Sword bean.
_ “Gray bean.”’

Ss See S. P. I. No. 32646 for previous introduction.

i
“y

a

826 and 34827. Gossypium HirsuTuM L. Cotton.
a ‘From Zomba, Nyasaland Protectorate. Presented by Mr. E. W. Davy, for the
__ Director of Agriculture. Received January 27, 1913.

«84826. | 34827.

al *
See (No. 16.)” “(No. 57.)”
482 8. AwNANAS saATiIvus Schult. f. Pineapple.
_ From Ibadan, southern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. Frank Evans, Department
____ of Agriculture. Received January 25, 1913.

+ ae

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. .

34829. PERILLA NANKINENSIS (Lour.) Decaisne.
(Perilla arguta Benth.)

From Hankow, China. Presented by Mr. J. Paul Jameson, American vice con-
sul general. Received January 27, 1913.

** Su tze.”’

34830. CITRUS LIMONIA X GRANDIS.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received January 28, —
1913.

34831. PErERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received January 30, 1913.

“Cuttings were procured from Pincio.’’ (isen.)
See S. P. I. No. 34698 for previous introduction.

34832 and 34838. Palm. |
From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received Janu-
ary 20, 1913. ;

34832. DEcCKENIA NoBILIS Wendland.
See 8. P. I. No. 34079 for previous introduction.
34833. RoscHERIA MELANOCHOETES Wendland.
See S. P. I. No. 33347 for previous introduction.

34834. Rosa LESCHENAULTIANA Red. and Thor. Rose.

From Kew, England. Presented by Sir David Prain, director, Royal Botanic
Gardens. Received January 31, 1913.

Cuttings.

34835. FERONIELLA OBLATA Swingle.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. P. Morange, Director of Agri-
culture. Received January 29, 1913.

See S. P. I. Nos. 29341 and 34636 and Inventory 31, p. 84, for previous introduc-
tions and descriptions.

34836. ILEx CORALLINA Franchet. Holly.

From Orleans, France. Presented by Barbier & Cie., at the request of Vilmorin-
Andrieux & Cie., Paris, France. Received February 19, 1913.

‘‘Among the new hollies recently introduced from China this is one of the most
remarkable; it is entirely different from all other hollies existing in our collections
in its peculiar habit. According to Franchet it reaches a height of from 3 to 4 meters.
It is a bushy shrub, smooth in all parts, with lenticular bark and glutinous buds.
Its branches, long and slender, bend gracefully without being pendent; being very
flexible, they are waved by the slightest breeze. Its leaves are very long, from 4 to
5 inches, and from 1 to 14 inches in width, are thin and rapidly become coriaceous;
they are ovate lanceolate, finely denticulate, brilliant deep green above and pale
green beneath. The fruits are numerous, small, coral red, whence comes the specific
name. This shrub, which is so graceful, has none of the rigidity of our hollies; it
grows rapidly and does not seem dependent on the nature of the soil. It has stood our

=

# 34841. DImLwynIA ERICIFOLIA Smith.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 19

winters without injury, even as young seedlings; perhaps it is rash to present it as

hardy for the north of France, but I am sure that for the climate of central France
it will be an open-air shrub. It will be very decorative for the cliffs of wild gardens,
in large rockeries, just as it will have its place in massed effects with other species.

We have grown this interesting novelty from seeds sent by Mr. E. H. Wilson, which
_ were collected in the thickets near Mupin, central China, at altitudes of from 1,500 to
_ 1,800 meters. He had already met this species the preceding year in the ravines
- around Ichang.’”’ (Léon Chenault, Revue Horticole, November 16, 1912.)

34837 to 34850.

From Australia. Presented by Lieut. Col. J. W. B. Field, Castlemaine, Vic-
toria, Australia. Received January 8, 1913.

Seeds of the following:
34837. AcaciA ELATA Cunningham. | Cedar wattle.
See S. P. I. No. 1800 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—A handsome tree, often 60 feet high, found in shaded ravines
in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia.

34838. ACACIA SPECTABILIS Cunningham. Mudgee wattle.
See S. P. I. No. 30783 for previous introduction.
3 34839. Boronia PINNATA Smith.

Distribution.—A smooth shrub about 2 feet in height bearing wandlike
branches with pinnate leaves and rose-colored flowers, which have the odor
of the hawthorn. Found in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and in
Tasmania.

84840. BrRAcHYCHITON ACERIFOLIUM Mueller. Flame tree.
(Sterculia acerifolia Cunn.)

See 8. P. I. No. 4607 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—A large timber tree with racemes of rich red flowers. Found
in the valleys of rivers in New South Wales in Australia.

Distribution.—An erect heathlike shrub found in wet, sandy places along
streams in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, Australia, and in the
northern part of Tasmania.

34842. KENNEDYA RUBICUNDA (Schneevoogt) Ventenat.

See S. P. I. No. 19792 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—A perennial climbing vine with drooping racemes of dark-
red flowers 1 to 2 inches long. Found in Queensland, New South Wales, and
Victoria, Australia.

34843. LAGUNARIA PATERSONII (Andrews) Don. Queensland pyramid tree.

‘“‘An Australian tree, with white, close-grained, easily worked wood used
for building, which grows to a height of 40 to 60 feet and to a diameter of 14 to

“ 2} feet. The bark fuynishes a very beautiful fiber on maceration.’’ (Maiden,

_ Useful Native Plants of Australia.)

Distribution.—A tree with large, pale-red, nearly white, flowers, growing on
Norfolk Island, east of Australia, and in Queensland.

34844. LreprospERMUM FLAVESCENS Smith. Tantoon.

Distribution.—A tall shrub found along the banks of streams in Queensland,

New South Wales, and Victoria, Australia, and in Tasmania.

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

- 34837 to 34850—Continued.

34845. Paviasia CAPENSIS Christm.
(Calodendrum capensis Thunb.)

See S. P. I. No. 31857 for previous introduction.
34846. PrrHECOLOBIUM PRUINOSUM Benth.
See S. P. I. No. 7212 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—A tree with the flowers in globular umbels found along —
streams in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.

34847. PirrosPpoRUM REVOLUTUM Dryander.

Distribution.—A tall shrub with tomentose shoots and leaves. Found on
ridges and in river valleys in Queensland, New South Wales. and Victoria, —
Australia.

34848. Potyscras ELEGANS (Moore and Mueller) Harms.
(Panaz elegans Moore and Mueller.)

Distribution.—A large and handsome tree found along rivers and on shores
of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.

34849. CORDYLINE TERMINALIS Kunth. Palm lily.
Distribution.—A shrubby plant found in the tropical part of India and east-

ward through the Malay Archipelago to Australia.

34850. CoRrDYLINE BAUERI Hook. f.

Distribution.—A treelike plant often 20 feet high found on Norfolk Island,
east of Australia.

34851. PRuNUS BRIGANTINA Villars.
From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. F. Mader. Received January 31, 1913.
“‘Seeds of Prunus brigantina (8S. P. I. No. 31954) I sent you from Tenda. Unfortu- —
nately last year | was unable to procure, in the eastern Maritime Alps, fruits for making
an exact comparison, and the question whether there are two varieties or even species
going under that name can only be solved next autumn. However, I send you now

some seeds of the western form, exceedingly common near the springs of the Var —

stream, etc. Ifthe differences quoted prove to be constant and important, this, and
not the eastern form from Tenda, must be considered as the true typical Prunus —
brigantina (or prunier des Alpes of French foresters). I hope you will now have the
two plants, whether they be different or not.’’ (Mader.)

34852. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

From Amsterdam, Holland. Presented by Prof. Hugo de Vries, through Mr.
Walter T. Swingle, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 29,
1913.

‘Seeds of the 5-leaved clover.”? (De Vries.)

34853. LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM Forster. Nicholls’s manuka.

From Long Rock, Cornwall, England. Presented by Rev. A. T. Boscawen.
Received January 31, 1913.

Nicholisvi. ‘The history of this species has been given by Mr. M. L. Roberts, of —
Christchurch, New Zealand. During the summer of 1905 Mr. M. W. Nicholls, of Bel- —
fast, New Zealand, visited the establishment of Nairn & Son, wearing in his button- —
hole flowers of this shrub. These horticulturists, who saw at the first glance that it

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 21

was a new plant, asked for information concerning it and inquired as to the means of
procuring it. The only information that Mr. Nicholls gave them was that the plant
originated in the region between Chaney’s Corner and the sea. Messrs. Nairn re-
quested cuttings, which Mr. Nicholl furnished them. These cuttings did not succeed
very well at first, because they were too woody, and only one or two small plants were
obtained. One shrub, however, bore seeds. On sowing these a hundred plants were
produced, which, except seven, presented the same characters as the type and later

_ yielded for the most part white flowers. But the exceptions have soft reddish foliage ofa
different appearance. When they flowered it was found that they had red flowers. The
best of these was named Nichollsti, and it is this which is now received. A large
number of specimens have been sent to Europe, with great success, and have suc-
ceeded well there. This new variety forms a valuable addition to horticulture.
They are very much sought, however, for growing in gardens in the citrus regions
and they are cultivated in the open air like Lepiospermum scoparium, that is to say,
in ground not calcareous, but in well-drained, airy locations. In less mild climates
they are cultivated in the cool house. They are easily propagated by cuttings.”
(Revue Horticole, 1912, p. 577.)

34854. XANTHOSOMA SAGITTAEFOLIUM (L.) Schott. Yautia.

From Basse Terre, Guadeloupe. Presented by the American consul. Received
February 3, 1913.

** Malanga coloré. Colored or wine eddo. The roots of this eddo are much esteemed.
They are.smaller and more nearly round than the white eddo. The color inside is
pale yellow. They are mealy and dry when cooked. The young leaves of the plant
are selected as the best for making ‘calalou.’’’ (F. T. F. Dumont.)

n

Tubers.
$4855 and 34856. PerRsEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Mexico. Collected by Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received February 4, 1913.

Scions of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Collins:
34855.

“From San Pablo, Campeche, January 20, 1913. <A thin-skinned fruit with
small seeds; reputed to be of very superior quality.”’

34856.

**From a tree said to produce the finest and largest fruits in Merida, a place
noted for its fine avocados.”’

-

34859. ViaNA sSINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

From San Salvador, Salvador. Presented by Mr. Thomas Hinckley, American
consul general, who procured them through the Sociedad Nacional de Agri-
cultura, Ganaderia é Industrias of Salvador. This sced was procured at the

- request of Mr. R. T. Ruiz. Received January 30, 1913.

““A black pole bean so prolific as to defy comparison. It is found in its best
state in the department of Chalatenango. The best trait of this bean beside its
splendid flavor is the fact that it is sown in the same hill with the Indian corn at the
‘same time the latter is being sown and it matures with the corn, the stalk of the latter
_ being its natural support.’’ (Ruiz.)

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34860. Crrrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Orange. :
From Florida. Presented by Mr. Goldsmith H. Williams, United Fruit Co., —
New York. Received February 5, 1913.

‘* Melitensis sulcata, navel orange, which I once had in Florida. It was sent to Mr. —
Henry G. Hubbard by Mr. William Saunders, from Washington. This variety of the —
navel is more prolific than the so-called Washington navel and is otherwise a little
superior, in my estimation.’’ ( Williams.)

Cuttings.

34861. DioscoREA sp. Yam.
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received January 30, 1913.

‘*A superior sort of yam (Dvoscorea sp.), P. I. No. 2394. I think we have never
sent you this variety heretofore. It has a very distinct habit, as to the rhizomes,
from other yams, somewhat resembling the old West Indian ‘yampee’ in that respect.”’
(Barrett.)

34862. CucuURBITA MAXIMA Duch. ~ Pumpkin.

From El Rancho, Guatemala. Presented by Mr. E. E. Knight. Received —
January 7, 1913.

34863. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. Frank H. Mason, American consul gen- —
eral. Received February 5, 1913. _

‘‘This seed is said to be a very hardy variety, well adapted to a dry climate and
a sandy soil. It should be sown in the usual manner, about 20 to 25 pounds to the
acre, preferably when spring is well advanced.’’ (Mason.)

34864. CHAENOMELES JAPONICA (Thunb.) Lindl. Japanese quince. —
(Pyrus japonica Thunb.)
From Nancy, France. Purchased from Lemoine & Sons. Received February
7, 1913:
“*‘Incendie. Very beautiful, with double perfect flowers; petals round, perfectly ©
imbricated; live, fiery scarlet in color.’’ (Revue Horticole.)
Plants.

34865 and 34866.

From Argentina. Presented by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Indus-
try. Received February 7, 1913.

34865. Prunus aRMENIACA L. Apricot.

“These seeds are from a seedling tree in a garden between San Juan and Alta
Sierra, Province of San Juan, Argentina. The fruit was fair sized and of excel-
lent quality. Unfortunately no more remained on the tree.’’ (Wight.)
34866. SoLanum sp.

‘These tubers came from near Guatrache, Argentina, where there has been
practically no rain since last May. It is said the Indians eat them raw, and
while the taste is agreeable enough at first, I can’t say that the taste later is
particularly good.’’ ( Wight.)

Tubers.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 23

$4872 and 34873.

_ From Australia. Presented by Mr. James Pink, Wellington Point, near Bris-

by bane, Queensland. Received February 10, 1913.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Pink:
4 34872. GREVILLEA BANKSII R. Brown. Kurrajong.

“One of the most beautiful flowering shrubs of Australia. Evergreen shrub
or tree, 12 to 20 feet, with red flowers.”’

34873. STercuLia QquapDRIFipA R. Brown.

*‘An umbrageous tree producing its seeds in large pods, which when ripe
are of a brilliant crimson color, containing black seeds, which are sometimes
eaten by children. When ripe the pods burst open and their bright crimson
color, contrasting with the black seeds, gives the tree a very handsome and

f striking appearance.”’
- Distribution.—Along streams and near the coast in northern Australia and
4 Queensland.

34874. ZizipHus susuBA Miller. Jujube.

(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)
From China. Presented by Dr. N. S. Hopkins, Methodist Hospital, Peking.

Pa Received February 10, 1913.
$4875. CerpA PENTANDRA (L.) Gaertn. Kapok.
i (Eriodendron anfractuosum DC.)

From Guam. Presented by Mr. J. B. Thompson, special agent in charge, Guam
Agricultural Experiment Station, through Mr. Lyster H. Dewey, of the Bureau
of Plant Industry. Received February 8, 1913.

876. PIRATINERA ALICASTRUM (Swartz) Baillon. Bread-nut tree.
(Brosimum alicastrum Swartz.)

From Merida, Mexico. Collected by Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received February 12, 1913.

“Ramon. Seeds from the hospital grounds. A small tree common in northern

Yucatan, the branches of which are the principal fodder during the dry season. All

Kinds of animals seem to eat the leaves freely. The plant is strictly tropical, and I

_ do not know that it could be grown anywhere in the United States, but it was so

extensively used and seemed to afford such excellent forage in the dry regions of

‘Merida that it might be worth while to give it atrial.”’ (Collins.)

From Villa Rica, Paraguay. Presented by a Don Carlos Mahaux. Received
February 4, 1913.

_ 84877. ANNONA sp.

34878. ARISTOCLESIA ESCULENTA (Arruda) Stuniz. Pacuri.

- (Platonia insignis Mart.)

f ““A very large, beautiful tree with hard wood. The leaves are coriaceous

and elegantly marked with numerous parallel veins; the flowers are large, of

a light-red color, solitary at the ends of the small branches. The fruit, called

pacoury uva in Brazil, is said to be very sweet and delicious, whilst the seeds

have the flavor of almonds.”’ (Lindley, Treasury of Botany.)

34879. CAMPOMANESIA sp.

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34877 to 34884—Continued. re | i
34880. EvGENIA UNIFLORA L. Pitanga. —

‘(A small shrubby tree of Brazil, bearing small, round, and ribbed fruit
about 1 inch in diameter, rather flattened at the ends, and of a bright-red —
waxy appearance. These suggest small tomatoes at a distance; the pulp is —
edible, but to most people is too acid and perfumed to be agreeable. It is —
said to make good jelly, being also used in preserves. The tree thrives best —
at medium elevations, 1,500 to 3,000 feet. Propagated by seed.’”? (Mac- —
millan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening.)

34881. GARCINIA sp.
34882. GENIPA AMERICANA L. Genipap.

‘‘The fruit is succulent, as large as an orange, with rather thick rind, crowned ~
by the calyx, and tapering at each end. It is known as the genipap fruit or, ©
in Venezuela, as the marmalade box.’’ (Masters, in Lindley’s Treasury of —
Botany.)

Distribution.—A tree found in the northern part of South America from the
province of Minas Geraes, in Brazil, northward to Venezuela, and in the West
Indies.

84883. SrEvIA REBAUDIANA (Bertoni) Hemsley.

‘This Paraguayan herb is of peculiar interest because of the very large saccha- —
rine content of theleaves. A tiny fragment placed on the tongue seems as sweet
as a lump of sugar of similar size. Several years ago the discovery that this
plant, then called Eupatorium, contained a substance many times sweeter
than sugar, was heralded by the press and excited the keen interest of sugar —
planters all over the world. The substance turned out to be a glycerin and
the anxiety of sugar interests subsided.’’? (David Fairchild.)

_

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial belonging to the aster family. Found} ie
in the woods along the Monday River, in the southeastern part of Paraguay.

34884. (Undetermined.)

84885. HAEMANTHUS EETVELDEANUS Wildem. and Th. Dur.

From Brussels, Belgium. Presented by the Ministére des Colonies. Received |
January 23, 1913.

Distribution.—A bulbous perennial bearing large rose-colored flowers in umbels. 4
Found in damp places in the Kongo. :

Bulblets.
34888 to 34902.

From Merida, Mexico. Procured by Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of Plant —
Industry, in the market at this place. Received February 14, 1913. ,

34888 and 34889. PHasEoLus coccinevs L. Bean.
34888. De Santa Cruz. 34889. Santa Cruz. a
84890 to 34900. PHaAsrotus vuLeaRis L. Bean. —
34890. Sa Ma. 34895. Ibes, or Hibes.
34891. Fyot San Miguel 84896. Vera Cruzena.
amporto. 34897. Schol.
34892. Ibes colorado del pais. 34898. Chol y bul.
34893. Colorado del pais. 34899. Honjo, or horilla.
34894. Ani beno. 84900. Gol bio.

34901 and 34902. Viana sinensis (Torner) Savi.
84901. Le Carita. 34902. Espelon del pais.

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34903. CaRICA PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Merida, Mexico. Presented by Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of Plant

Industry, who procured them through Sefior Arturo Zavala from the Chinese

Gardens. Received February 5, 1913.

“Seeds from a very large and fine-flavored fruit. The trees produce when small

- and are very prolific; many trees not over 7 feet in height are bearing from 15 to 26

enormous fruits and, of course, innumerable smaller ones. The Chinese gardeners
about Merida are securing most remarkable results with this fruit.’’ (Collins.)

For an illustration of the fruit of this papaya, see Plate I.

34904. PeRSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Merida, Mexico. Presented by Mr. G. N. Collins, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry, who secured them through Sefior Arturo Zavala, the alcalde of Merida.
Received February 18, 1913.

‘Cuttings from a very famous tree at some distance from the town.’’ (Collins.)

34907. MANGIFERA sp. Mango.
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. J. E. van der Laat, director,
Department of Agriculture, at the request of Mr. Carlos Wercklé, of the Musée
Nacional. Received February 20, 1913.
“‘Oazique. From Coyolar.’’ (Van der Laat.)
Cuttings.
34911. Hotcus sorcuum L. Kafir.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown from selected seed. Received February 26, 1913.
“(F.0.1.4201.) A dwarf kafir, selected from S. P. I. No. 22326 by Mr. A. B. Con-
ner, Chillicothe, Tex., November, 1910. This selection closely resembles Blackhull
kafir, but has grains that seem somewhat larger and whiter, making it appear similar

_to feterita. Several years’ tests at Chillicothe, Tex., have demonstrated the excellent
quality of this selection, especially in regard to drought resistance.’’ (H. N. Vinall.)

34912. ASPARAGUS AFRICANUS Lam. Asparagus.

From Cedara, Natal, Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr. E. Harrison,
principal, School of Agriculture. Received February 25, 1913.

34913. (Undetermined.)

From Angola, Africa. Presented by Mr. Merlin W. Ennis, Boston, Mass. Re-
ceived February 25, 1913.

“Olanamba. The wild ones are found on stony mountain slopes where the soil is
sandy. This cultivated root seems to thrive on any soil and will bear well on soil
too poor and sandy for potatoes. The natives eat these roots raw. We bake them,
use them in soup, etc.’’ (Ennis.)

~ Roots.

34914. SwIETENIA MACROPHYLLA King. Mahogany.

From Caracas, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received March 7, 1913.

“ Seeds of a mahogany tree which I took at first for Swietenia mahagoni. Later I
got flowers and I have now doubts as to whether it isreally that species. If you have
received the seeds, which should be tried in southernmost Florida or California, or
better in Porto Rico, you may just as well refer them to my No. 5789.’’ (Pittier.)

94948°—15—4

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34915. LicaniaA PLATyPus (Hemsl.) Fritsch. Sansapote. |
( Moquilea platypus Hemsl.)
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by the Department of Agriculture.
Received January 29, 1913.

*Belonging to the family Rosacez. It grows in the form of a tree, rather scarce on
the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, but more common in other parts of Central America, —
where it is sometimes known as Sunza. The fruit is large, somewhat oblong, with a
reddish gray skin; the flesh yellowish, fibrous, and rather sweet, inclosing an oval,
depressed seed.’> (W. E. Safford.)

See S. P. I. No. 31686 for previous introduction.

Roots.

34916 to 34919. KEeRSTINGIELLA GEOCARPA Harms. Kandela.

From Togoland, Africa. Presented by Dr. A. Engler, director, K6nigliches
Botanisches Museum, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany. Received March 20, 1913.

“This remarkable new edible bean was first described by Dr. H. Harms, in 1909, ©
from specimens forwarded by Dr. Kersting, of Sokode, Togoland. Since then it has
been in cultivation and under observation in the botanic gardens at Dahlem and
Jena, and last year Dr. Harms published a short article in which he summarized
briefly what was then known about this ground bean, adding some valuable infor-
mation concerning the conditions of its cultivation. ;

‘““*Two years ago I called attention to an important botanical discovery by Dr.
Kersting, who, in the northern territory of Sokode-Basari, Togoland, came across an
especially interesting new kind of bean which matures its pods below instead oi
aboveground. The well-known groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and the peanut ( Voand-
zeia subterranea) are similar instances. Kersting found that the natives of Togoland
cultivated the bean, which they called kandela, in three varieties distinguished by
their colors. I described this bean, which is not known in the wild state, as Ker-
stingiella geocarpa, the type of a new genus of Leguminose.

“ “In July, 1910, Auguste Chevalier, the indefatigable African explorer, reported
the existence in Dahomey of a plant which, to judge from the description, was very
similar to, if not identical with, Kersting’s bean. He named it Voandzeia poissoni,
a new species of the genusof the peanut, giving the Dahomey name as ‘‘Doi.’’ (Compt.
Rend., vol. 151, p. 84.) The beans are sold in the market of Abomey by the natives,
who grow them largely. There were also here colored varieties (white, black, and
mottled). An account may be found in Quinzaine Coloniale, 1910, No. 16, page 590.
Chevalier’s description suggested at once the identity of the Dahomey and the Togo
bean. M. Chevalier was, on his return from Africa, good enough to send me a speci-
men of his Dahomey plant whilst I supplied him with material from Togoland, and
eur comparisons proved that the two beans were actually identical or, in other words,
that the Togo bean extended into Dahomey, and M. Chevalier has already stated
(Compt. Rend., vol. 151, p. 1374) that he, too, considered his species as identical
with Kerstingiella geocarpa. He gives an important account of its distribution in
Dahomey, quoting various vernacular names. The species is also said to occur in
British Nigeria, but up to the present I have seen no specimens from there. In.
Togo, as well as in Dahomey, the plant is known only in the cultivated state, which
renders Kersting’s and Chevalier’s discoveries the more remarkable.

‘« “Chevalier gives analyses (Quinzaine Coloniale, 1910, No. 16, p. 1375) which show
that the nutritive value of the beans is very considerable. They are said to equal
the richest peanuts ( Voandzeia subterranea) in nutritious matter, whilst they have at
the same time a’more pleasant taste, particularly for Europeans, recalling that of the
finest varieties*of beans. The yield, owing to the smallness of the seed (8 to 10 mm. —

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 27

by 6 to 7 mm.), is not large. In Dahomey, according to the French explorer, the
women are forbidden to eat the beans.
_ “ ‘Tast year (1910), thanks to the kindness of First Lieut. Haring, of Sokode-Basari
- (Togo), the botanic garden at Dahlem, near Berlin, received excellent seeds of this
x: emarkable fruit. They germinated well, and numerous plants were raised by Chief
Inspector F. Ledien, not a few of them flowering in July and August. A number of
‘seeds were sent to Inspector E. Rettig, of the botanic garden at Jena, and under his
4 et eful and intelligent treatment splendid specimens grew up, of which some even
set fruit. The unfavorable, cold, and dull summer of 1910, however, prevented their
‘maturation. The flowers are very small and papilionaceous and spring from the
© eeping stem close to the ground. The flowers of the variety with light or occasion-
black-mottled seeds are white, those of the other varieties pale violet.
5 “<The Hausas call it rey according to Chevalier. It is als6 said to occur
in Borgu. It is true at the first glance it might be mistaken for Voandzeia subterranea,
and Schweinfurth actually suggests that this has been the case with certain writers
(Zeitschrift d. Gesellschaft f. Erdkunde, 1910), but the expert will always distin-
-guish them. Habit and leaves are similar and yet distinct, and Voandzeia, so long
and well known to us, has above all much larger globose seeds.
_ ‘Kerstingiella might possibly also be grown with advantage in other parts of our
‘colonies. Moist and hot countries do not suit it; in Togo it occurs according to Ker-
sting in sandy, laterite loam, in a climate of low humidity, with occasional heavy
sk owers, and a shade temperature of 18° to 34° ©.’”? (Kew Bulletin, 1912.)

34916. Black. 34918. White, with black eye.
~—s- 84917. Buff. | 34919. White, with brown eye.
B A¢ 0. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Duku.

: _ From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.
Received March 22, 1913.

For previous introductions see S. P. I. Nos. 24431 and 34074.
34921 to 34923.

From Marseille, France. Presented by Dr. E. Heckel, director, Colonial Museum,
Received March 22, 1913.

34921. SoLaANUM COMMERSONII Dunal. Potato.
34922. SoLANUM COMMERSONII Dunal. Potato.
34923. SoLaNuM CHACOENSE Bitter. Potato.
. Distribution.—A tuberous species found in sandy places near the margins of woods
in the province of Villeta, in Paraguay.
and 34928.

4 From Poona, India. Presented by Mr. W. Burns, economic botanist, Agricul-
tural College. Received February 26, 1913.

~ Roots of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Burns:

_ 84927. AnpRopocon oporatus Lisboa.

wa “‘The authors of the Pharmacographia Indica (III, pp. 570 and 571) observe:
‘We have distilled the grass and obtained from it an essential oil, having at
first an odor recalling that of cassia and rosemary, but afterwards a strong
persistent odor of oil of cassia. Messrs. Schimmel & Co. noticed the odor of
pine-needle oil in this sample and found the specific gravity to be 0.945.’ It
grows in the Deccan and some parts of Konkan in more or less mooroomy soil.
There is no literature available regarding its culture.’’

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34927 and 34928—Continued.

34928. VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES (L.) Nash. Vetiver. —
(Andropogon squarrosus L. f.)

“<The root of Khas-khas is extensively made into the aromatic-scented —
mats [tatties] which are hung in the doorways and kept wet to cool the —
atmosphere during the hot season. The raw material is exported to Europe, —
chiefly from Madras ports. Gildemeister and Hoffman (Volatile Oils, p. 289)
say ‘‘ the root is of a reddish color and often contaminated with red sand; a half —
distilled root is often found in commerce and can be recognized by its light —
color.’? It seems more than probable that much of the so-called half-distilled —
root is in reality the roots that have been used in tatties for a season and are |
bought, back by traders to be exported. The constant application of water
and exposure to the fierce sun might easily exhaust a large proportion of the oil
and bleach the roots. The roots when distilled with water yield a fragrant —
oil known in European trade as vetiver, which is used as a perfume and for —
flavoring sherbet. It commands a high price in Europe, being employed in —
many favorite scents. It is the most viscid of essential oils, and hence its ©
sparing volatility is taken advantage of in fixing other perfumes. The oil is ©
hardly, if ever, exported from India, European supplies being either locally
made from Indian roots or derived from Reunion. According to Piesse the
yield is about 10 ounces per hundredweight. Other observers have found it
to vary from 0.2 to 3.5 per cent. In medicine the root has been regarded by ~
European physicians as a diaphoretic and as a preservative against cholera —
(Pereira, Mat. Med., II, pt. 1, p. 182). The grass (leaves, etc.) is suitable for
paper making and it is said that 60,000 to 70,000 maunds are annually available —
in the Hissar district of the Punjab alone. When young the grass affords good
fodder.’ (Watt’s Commercial Products of India.) =

‘* Tt grows on the banks of rivers and marshes throughout the plains and lower ~
hills of India, Burma, and Ceylon, ascending to 4,000 feet. No literature —
regarding its culture is available.”’

34931 to 34939.

From Poona, India. Presented by Mr. W. Burns, economic botanist, Agricul- —
tural College, through Mr. C. V. Piper, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Re- —
ceived February 28, 1913.

34931. ALYSICARPUS LONGIFOLIUS (Rottl.) Wight and Arn.
34932. ALYSICARPUS PUBESCENS Law.
34933. AtLysicaRPUS RUGOSUS (Willd.) DC.

Related species of the above species of legumes are considered among the —
best Indian grazing plants.

34934. ANDROPOGON ANNULATUS Forsk.
34935. CHRYSOPOGON MONTANUS Trinius.
84936. INDIGOFERA GLANDULOSA Wendl.
34937. INDIGOFERA LINIFOLIA (L. f.) Retz.
34938. INDIGOFERA TRIFOLIATA Torner. |
Distribution.—From the Himalayas, in northern India, where it ascends to —
an elevation of 4,000 feet, eastward and southward through China and the ~
Malay Archipelago, to northern Australia. :
384939. DacryLocTENIUM ABGyYPTIUM (L.) Willd,
(Eleusine aegyptiaca Desf.)

JANUARY 1 TO MAROH 31, 1913. 29

_ $4940. Viena sINENsIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.
‘-. From Augusta, Ga. Purchased from the N. L. Willet Seed Co. Received Feb-
___rwary 27, 1913.

E “Whippoorwill.”

c 94941. Pisum SATIVUM L. Field pea.
; From Madison, Wis. Purchased from the L. L. Olds Seed Co. Received Feb-

ruary 26, 1913.
“Golden vine.’’

$4942. Ocuna PULCHRA Hook.

From South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist
and botanist, Union of South Africa, Department of Agriculture, Pretoria.
Received February 18, 1913.

**A small ornamental tree; seeds yield oil. Frostless localities.’ (Davy.)

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree with pendulous racemes of orange-red berries
found in the vicinity of Johannesburg, in the Transvaal region of South Africa.

$4948. HarPEPHYLLUM CAFFRUM Bernh. Kafir plum.

From Cape Town, Union of South Africa. Presented by the chief conservator
of forests. Received February 28, 1913.

‘One of the prettiest evergreen shade trees to be seen in the gardens of Cape Town.
Suitable for very windy situations and forms a very dense shade. The timber is said
‘to resemble mahogany and is used for wagon making. The red, showy drupes have
a pleasant acid taste, but little pulp, and are suitable for making preserves. The
tree will stand some drought and is suitable for frost-free regions; has done well in
@alifornia and particularly well in southern Florida, where trees introduced in 1902
now 20 feet high.’’ (David Fairchild.)

For previous introductions and description, see 8. P. I. Nos. 9616 and 21706.

For an illustration of the Harpephyllum caffrum tree, as grown at Cape Town, Africa,
Plate IT.

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$4944. BAsANACANTHA SPINOSA (Jacq.) Schum.

_ (Basanacantha armata Hook. f.)

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, botanist, National
Museum. Received February 28, 1913.

“* An indigenous rubiaceous tree or shrub occurring scattered on the banks of all the
ivers, commonly loaded at all times with fruits the size of an apple. I have never
: this fruit soften. It is always hard; nevertheless, it is figured in some lists of
dible fruits.’’ (Tonduz.)

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$4948 to 34969. Puasrotus aNGULARIs (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
= Adzuki bean.
‘From Sapporo, Japan. Presented by Mr. Y. Takahashi, botanist and vegetable

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a pathologist, Hokkaido Agricultural Experiment Station. Received March
= 6, 1913.

Seeds of the following:

_-—s- 84948. (No.1.) Red. 34951. (No. 4.) Red.

3 34949. (No. 2.) Red. 84952. (No.5.) Red.
84950. (No.3.) Red. 34953. (No.6.) Yellow.

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30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34948 to 34969—Continued.

34954. (No. 7.) Brown. 34963. (No. 16.) Red and white.
34955. (No. 8.) Brown. 34964. (No. 17.) Black mottled.
34956. (No. 9.) Brown. 34965. (No. 18.)- Gray. |
34957. (No. 10.) Light green. 34966. (No. 20.) Yellow and
34958. (No.11.) Dark brown. red. :
34959. (No. 12.) Dark brown. 34967. (No. 21.) Red.
34960. (No. 13.) Black. 34968. (No. 22.) Red.
34961. (No. 14.) Black. 34969. (No. 23.) Red. ‘
34962. (No. 15.) Black mottled.
34970 to 34972. Diosprros KAKI L. f. Persimmon. .
From Okitsu, Japan. Presented by Mr. T. Tanikawa, in charge, Horticultural ;

Experiment Station, Government of Japan. ‘Received March 6, 1913.
Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Tanikawa:
34970. |

“Mishirazt (Aizté). Fruit medium size, average weight one-half pound; —
shape round, flattened, the point sunken, with four shallow furrows; skin
smooth, more or less tough; orange yellow in color; bloom white. The flesh is —
firm, not very juicy; of very good quality when the astringency istemoved by
processing.”’

34971.
** Mishirazt. (Saktshi). Fruit medium large, average weight two-thirds
pound; more or less oblate, slightly tapering at the apex; skin thin, smooth, —
orange-yellow; flesh fine, juicy, of a very good quality when the astringency is ©
removed by artificial processing.”’

34972.

‘‘Fuji, our famous mountain’s name. Fruit large, average weight 1 pound —
or more, more or less conical in form; skin thin, very smooth, bright orange, red, —
or crimson; flesh fine, tender, very juicy, light yellowish brown, more or less —
astringent at first, but very sweet when they become soft. This fruit is of very
good quality, and suited for dried fruit and for processing.’’ |

34973. Diosprros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.
From Hiroshima, Japan. Presented by Rev. H. Loomis, American Bible Society,
Yokohama. Received March 6, 1913. .
‘‘Giombo. This is the variety that produces the best dried persimmons in Japan.’’
(Loomis.)

¥

34974. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA (Cay.) Sendt. Tree tomato. 4

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Dr. Carlos Thays, director, Jar-
din Botanico. Received March 10, 1913.

‘‘An evergreen semiwoody shrub, native of Peru. The egg-shaped and smooth-
skinned fruit, produced in great abundance and in hanging clusters at the ends of
the branches, is in season almost throughout the year, but chiefly from March to~
May (in Ceylon). At first greenish purple, it changes in ripening to reddish yellow.
Some varieties are of a deep-purple color. The subacid succulent fruits are refresh-
ing and agreeable when eaten raw, but their chief use is for stewing; they may also

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 31

made into jam or preserves. The tree is a quick grower and eememiences to bear
n two or three years old, remaining productive for several years.’’ (Macmillan,
= ook of Tropical Gardening.)

. L. H. Bailey found that this shrub would bear the second or third year from
; eed Shen grown under glass in Michigan, and the experiment is worth repeating.”’

+ ran Cl child.)

. ASPARAGUS sp. Asparagus.

D: From La Mortola, Ventimiglia, Italy. Presented by Prof. Alwin gag direc-
tor, Botanic Gardens. Received March 7, 1913.

+
346 6. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Duku.

-

al From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.
. Received March 7, 1913.

For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 24431.

. Soya MAX (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
: (Glycine hispida Maxim.)

_ From London, England. Presented by Mr. Stuart R. Cope. Received Febru-
ary 20, 1913.

34978 to 34981. _

_ From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, botanist, National
i Museum. Received March 5, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Tonduz.

«$4978. ABUTILON sp.

**A shrub 14 to 2 meters high, with heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers,
found in San Jose and Carbrenas.”’

34979. BoMAREA sp. .
‘Fruits found in the vicinity of San Jose. An ornamental with edible
tubers.”’

84980. CALYPTRANTHES TONDUZII Donnell Smith.

“*A myrtaceous fruit called Gwayabillo, which yields a hard, fine wood. These
trees, scattered throughout the praderas (country covered with meadows), are
literally poverod with yellow fruiis, which have no use except that they may
be eaten.”’

34981. NrEcTANDRA SANGUINEA Roland.

» “Fruits of a large tree, from the banks of the river Virilla, which in the
ta) pet state furnish a passably good reddish color.”’

2. COCCOLOBIS sp.

: ¢ rom San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. J. E. van der Laat, director,
Department of Agriculture. Received February 20, 1913.
“4 arra. Fruit tree, hot climate.’’ (Van der Laat.)
4983 and 34984. Cucumis meEto L. Muskmelon.
oH Afghanistan. Presented by Mr. Albert C.-Jewett, through Mr. Edward J.
_ Norton, American consul, Bombay, India. Received March 7, 1913.

4 i 84983 and 84984. ‘‘Two varieties of the Kabul melon.”’
er

32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34985 and 34986. Hotcus soreuum L. Sorghum, —
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
Received from Mr. H. N. Vinall, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, March 10, 1913.
34985. ‘McLean sorghum. Received from the Office of Sugar-Plant Inves-
tigations. To be grown for the purpose of classification. and determination
of forage value.’”’ (Vinall.)

34986. ‘‘Colman sorghum. Open-head type. Received from the Office of
Sugar-Plant Investigations. To be grown for the purpose of classification

and determination of forage value.’’ (Vinail.)

34988 to 34990.
From Kew, England. Presented by Sir. David Prain, director, Royal Botanic
Gardens. Received February 26, 1913.
Seeds of the following:

34988. ACER HELDREICHII ioe

Disiribution.—A maple found on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in Greece.
34989. CARAGANA DECORTICANS Hemsl.

An Afghan shrub or small tree discovered by Dr. Aitchison in the Kurrum
Valley.

‘“The bark is said to be employed by the Afghans in the form of rings to slip
over and hold the sheaths of their long knives in position, in lieu of brasswork;
the surface takes a good polish, and when new resembles bronzed leather. B
(Attchison.)

34990. CRATAEGUS PECEII Sarg. Hawthorn.
34991. CANAVALI ENSIFORME (L.) DC. Jack bean.
From Greenwood, Miss. Purchased from Mr. H. D. Kerr. Received March 8,

1913.

“The jack bean is a native of the West Indies and the adjacent mainland. In
Jamaica, whence it first became well known, it is called the horse bean or the overlook
bean. The horse bean of Europe is a very different plant. In Antigua it has been
called the Babricou bean, and in this country has been designated the Pearson bean,
and recently the wonder bean.

‘“‘The jack bean is a bushy, semierect annual plant, growing to a height of 2 to 4

feet. Its stems are rather coarse and become woody toward the base. The rather —

thickish leaves have a decidedly bitter taste. The flowers are purple, at least in all
varieties so far introduced. The first blossoms are borne near the base of the stem,
so that many of the pods hang low. When mature, the pods are hard and firm, 9 to
14 inches long, each containing 10 to 14 seeds. These are pure white, with a brown
hilum. Ordinarily the roots are well tubercled, and the plant will withstand much
drought. It is remarkably free from insects and fungous disease and but slightly
affected by root-knot.’”’ (C. V. Piper.) :

For further information, see separate from Circular 110 of the Bureau of Plant Indus-
try, entitled ‘‘The Jack Bean and the Sword Bean,”’ by C. V. Piper.

34992. AsTRAGALUS FALCATUS. Lam.
From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie. Received Feb-
ruary 26, 1913. .
“This is a perennial, bunching legume, with fair seed habits; somewhat leafy;
may be of value as a leguminous hay and forage crop in sections yee clover and 4
alfalfa do not succeed. Somewhat drought resistant.’’ (J. UM. Westgate.)

JANUARY 1 TO MAROH 31, 1913. 33

34993 to 35033.
From Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received February 27, 1913.
The following material; quoted notes by Mr. Wight:
34993. ZePHYRANTHES sp. mi fiche

**(20a.) A bulbous plant with yellow flowers, growing in the sand near the
seashore about 6 miles north of Vina del Mar.”’

Bulbs.
$4994. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

**(21) Palta. The fruits from which these seeds were taken are sold in Val-
paraiso. They are purple skinned, rather small, and of very fair quality.’’
84995. ALSTROEMERIA sp.

(19) Probably tubers of No. 18 (S. P. I. No. 34996), but without flowers; I
can not be sure. They were found about 5 miles north of Vina del Mar.’’
34996. ALSTROEMERIA sp.

**(18) Seeds of a tuberous-rooted plant with attractive pink flowers. Very
few seeds were found mature, but Dr. Sdéhrens promised to send seeds of this
later; also, a still more handsome species, with red flowers. The latter I have
seen only at 1,200 to 1,500 meters altitude above Santiago. The pink-flowered
one occurs above Los Andes, above Santiago, and apparently the same in the
hills above Valparaiso, where these seeds were gathered. The tubers of a
white-flowered form are said to be edible and are sold in the market at Con-—
cepcion.”’

34997. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA Aiton. Nectarine.

**(12) Nectarines with yellow flesh are very common in the markets of both
Santiago and Valparaiso. These came from Santiago.’’

34998. CEREUS QuIScO Gay. Quisco.

(17) Seeds of a cactus with reddish fruits, growing on the huge sand dunes
about 6 miles north of Vina del Mar.”’

34999. CEREUS sp.

**(23) Seeds of a cactus gathered in the mountains at about 1,550 meters
altitude, near Quebrada San Ramon, above Santiago. January 12, I saw
fruits of probably the same species for sale at the railway station Llai Llai as I

passed through.”’

35000. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
‘<(37) A large melon 12 inches or more long and of fair quality.”’

35001. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
**(39) A round melon, very good.”’

35002. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

“*(40) Melon shaped like the fruit of an eggplant, but not of very good qual-
ity. It is impossible always to be sure of the quality of either fruit or melons,
for they are often picked so green that the quality is ruined.’’

35003. CuUCURBITA sp. Squash.
*(38) Seeds of a large squash I found in the market.”’
a 35004. CyTISUS sp.

*(15) On the hills above Valparaiso in very dry situations; possibly intro-
- duced, but growing among other plants certainly native.”

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

34993 to 35033—Continued.
35005. FraGaria vesca L. Strawberry.
‘*(22) Seeds of a wild Chilean strawberry sold in the market at Santiago.
They are of very good quality and remarkably large for wild berries, many of
them being over an inch long; also much more conical in shape than the wild
berry of the eastern United States.”’
35006. JuGLANS REGIA L. Walnut.
**(36) Walnuts.”’
35007. LaTHyYRUS sp.
**(8) San Ramon, above Santiago, at 1,500 meters altitude. Said to have a
very handsome flower.”’
35008. Loasa sp.
‘**(6) Herbaceous plant with attractive yellow flowers at San Ramon, above
Santiago, at 1,500 meters altitude.”’
35009. OENOTHERA ODORATA Jacq. Evening primrose.
‘*<(14) On the dry hills above Valparaiso. The flower is yellowish orange,
and the species may be useiul as an ornamental.”’
35010. OENOTHERA MOLLISSIMA L. Evening primrose.

‘“*(16) Flowers similar to No. 14 (S. P. I. No. 35009), but this one grows very
near the seashore, almost within reach of the spray.”’

at

35011. OPUNTIA sp. Prickly pear. :
‘*(41) Seeds of the tuna cactus, fruits of which are very common both in the '
market and at the small shops in Valparaiso and Santiago. These came from
Valparaiso.” }
35012 to 35016. PHaAsEoLUS vuLeaRIS L. French bean. ;
‘* All the varieties of beans I could.find in Valparaiso.”’ :
35012. (31.) _ 85015. (34.) j
35013. (32.) 35016. (35.) ‘
35014. (33.) ‘

35017. SoLaNuM PsEuUDocapsicum L.

pies

**(3) Fruits of Jerusalem cherry, which is fairly common along a roadside
just outside Buenos Aires, Argentina.”’

35018. Pisum sativum L. Pea. i

‘*(29) Peas from a market woman, who saves her own seed. She said they :
were the best kind she knew.” é
35019. Prunus aRMENIACA L. Apricot. 4

**(10) Apricot seeds bought in the market at Santiago. The fruit was most
excellent, and I am told a surprising number of seedling trees yield very good ~
fruit. Seedling trees of peaches, plums, and apricots are very common.

35020. PRUNUS sp. Plum.

**(11) Seeds of a small yellow plum sold in the Santiago market. Not of ;
excellent quality.”

35021. SaLvia sp.
‘*(15a) On the hills above Valparaiso.”
35022. SISYRINCHIUM sp.

**(9) Flowers of this not seen, but it may prove of interest. San Ramon,
above Santiago, at 1,500 meters altitude.’’

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913. 35

34993 to 35033—Continued.

_ 35023. SoLanum sp.

**(13) Collected by the side of the Quebrada San Ramon. Very little seed
was found and no tubers. It is probable, however, that the species, under
other conditions, might produce tubers. Snow falls in winter at this altitude,
1,500 meters, yet the plants evidently pass the winter by thick underground
rootstocks.”’

35024 to 35028. SoLaNum TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35024. (24) ‘‘Papa amarilla, with white skin.”’
35025. (25) ‘‘ Papa blanca.”’
35026. (26) ‘‘Papa amarilla, with red skin.’’
35027 and 35028.

“*Potatoes from the market at Santiago. The two numbers are said to
come from different localities.”’

soGnd. “(Zr.)- 35028. ‘‘(28.)’’
Tubers.
35029. (Undetermined.)
““(4) Seeds of a shrub at Quebrada San Ramon, at 1,500 meters altitude.”’
35030. (Undetermined.)
“(5.)” See 8. P. I. No. 35029 for description.
35031. (Undetermined.)

*“(7) A very attractive vine with fairly large flowers. I have never seen it
in cultivation. From San Ramon, at 1,500 meters altitude.”

35032. ZEPHYRANTHES sp.

**(20) Seeds of a bulbous plant with yellow flowers, growing in the sand
near the seashore, about 6 miles north of Vina del Mar.’’

350383. ALiium cEPA L. Onion.
“The kind they grow in Chile.”’
Bulbs.

35034 to 35037.

From Los Banos, P. I. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, University of the Phil-

ippines, College of Agriculture. Received February 19, 1913.

35034. PanuDIA RHOMBOIDEA (B1.) Prain. Tindalo.
(Afzelia rhomboidea Vidal.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 31586 and 32283 for previous introductions and description.

$5035. Parxia TiImorIANA (DC.) Merrill. Cupang.

(Parkia roxburghit Don.)
See 8. P. I. Nos. 32284 and 34094 for previous introductions and description.
350386. A.sizzia AcLE (BI.) Merrill. Acle.
(Mimosa acle Blanco.)
See S. P. I. Nos. 22793 and 32285 for previous introductions and description.

35037. PsycHoTriIa LUGONIENSIS (Cham. and Schl.) Vill.
(Psychotria luzoniensis Vill.)

“Fine small tree.’’? (Baker.)

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35039. CyMBOPETALUM PENDULIFLORUM (Dun.) Baillon. |
Sacred ear flower.

From Guatemala, Guatemala. Presented by Mr. George A. Bucklin, American
consul general. Received March 13, 1913.

‘‘Orejuela.’’ A very interesting annonaceous plant, the flowers ut which when dried |
were used by the Aztecs to flavor their chocolate, and the identity of which has but
recently been discovered by Mr. W. E. Safford, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
For a full account, see the annual report of the Smithsonian Institution for 1910,
pages 427 to 431.

35040. BorRASSUS FLABELLIFER L. Palmyra palm.

From Madras, India. ‘Presented by Mr. H. E. Houghton, superintendent, Agri-—
Horticultural Society of Madras, through Mr. José de Olivares, American con-
sul. Received March 14, 1913.

‘*An erect palm, 60 to 70 feet high, with a stout trunk and fan-shaped leaves, indi-
genous to the dry region of Ceylon, India, and Africa. It is naturally suited to a
rather dry climate; is extensively cultivated for the fruit and leaves. The large
black fruits are borne in a cluster at the base of the leaves. The nut contains a re-
freshing sap much relished as a cooling drink. The kernels or young seeds are much
used as an article of food, being sold in large quantities in the bazaars during the
months of April and May. The sap obtained from the flower spathes is collected
in large quantities and either fermented and made into ‘toddy’ or ‘arrack’ (an intoxi-
cating drink) or boiled down for making sugar or jaggery. The leaf blades are used
for making fans, baskets, buckets, etc., while the leafstalks and midribs furnish an
excellent brush fiber, which forms an article of export. To obtain the latter, the
trees are stripped of all but three leaves once in two years. The trunk yields a hard —
and most durable timber and the husks are in demand for fuel. Among palms in
the East the Palmyra ranks next in importance to the coconut, and the area under
cultivation in Ceylon is estimated at approximately 40,000 acres, while that in Tin-
nevelly is said to be about 60,000 acres. It is propagated from seed, which is sown ™
in situ in holes made in sandy soil. In about 10 years from sowing the palms should
be in flower, when they may be used for drawing toddy and making sugar. When,
grown for fruit, .an average return of about 3,500 nuts per acre may be obtained.” i
(Macmillan, Fomttece of Tropical Gardening.)

Distribution.—A tall palm often 70 feet high, cultivated throughout India and —
eastward through the Malay Archipelago; also in tropical Africa. .

35041. LanstuM DOMESTICUM Jack. 7 Duku.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Botanic Garden. Received —
March 14, 1913. $

For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 34976.

35042. MAMMEA AMERICANA L. Mammee.

From Santa Fe, Isle of Pines. Presented by Mrs. E. A. Haines. Received
March 5, 1913.

35043. XIMENIA CAFFRA Sond.

From South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostolo- —

gist and botanist, Union of South Africa, Department of Agriculture, Pre- :

toria. Received March 15, 1913. 9

‘““Zuur pruim. An edible fruit useful for jellies. It grows in semiarid, subtropical |

localities, such as the Transvaal bush veld.”’ (Davy.) |
See S. P. I. No. 27015 for previous introduction.

JANUARY 1 £0 MARCH 31, 1913. 37

4 and 35045. ~ f

From Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received February 27, 1913.

seds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Wight:

85044. Vicia rasa L. Broad bean.

(30) Beans that look very ordinary to me, but the market woman says

_ they are extra fine and much prized by the English and Germans.”
a _ “An attractive ornamental shrub, on the way irom Mendoza to Los Andes.
_ Chilean side, at probably 6,000 feet altitude. No more seed available.”

5046. PRUNUS BRIGANTINA Villars.
‘From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received March 17, 1913.
eS. P. I. No. 34851 for previous introduction.

049 to 35057.
from St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Mr. Basil Benzin, Department of
ues Received February 3-15, 1913.

not the samples are from Semiryetchensk Government, northeastern part of
an, with high plateau and moderate climate.’’ (Benzin.)

s of the following:
3 5049 and 35050. CHartTocsatoa rratica(L.)Scribner. Siberian millet.
Se (Setaria italica Beauv.)
a _ (26 and 27) Red Kursk millet.”
___ * “hese appear to be fairly good samples of the orange-seeded foxtail millet,
_ such as is ordinarily grown by the farmers of Russia.” (H. N. Vinail.)
35051. HoRDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. Barley.
_ “(18) Two-row Kirghizian barley, from Tchimkent, Syr-Daria Government.”
35052. HorpeumM vuteareE L. Barley.
‘ **(19) A 6-row barley from Turbat, Syr-Daria Government.”’
35053. Horpevm pisticHon nutans Schubl. Barley.
a3 (100) Barley, unirrigated, from Pishpek District, Semiryetchensk Govern-
‘ment.”’

ae 054 to 35056. Panicum miiaceum L. Proso.

_ 35054. (23) Black proso from Merke, Syr-Daria Government.”’

_——s« 85055. “(24) Black Turkestan proso from Pishpek District, Semiryet-
' chensk Government.”
35056. (25) Red proso from Aulie-ata, Syr-Daria Government.”
037. Lixum usrratissmium L. Flax.
“a Flax, irrigated, from Tashkend, Syr-Daria Government.”’

> 35074.

m Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Haage & Schmidt, through Mr. C. V.
ar, of the —— of Plant Industry. Received March 20, 1913.

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35058 to 35074—Continued.

385059. CHLORIS @Racttis Durand.
(6975.)

35060. CHLORIS DISTICHOPHYLLA Lagasca.
(6976.)

35061. Victa ervimia (L.) Willd.
(1663.) Var. abyssinica.

35062. EcHINOCHLOA cRUSGALLI (L.) Beauv.

(Panicum crusgalli L.)

(7041.)

35063. CHAETOCHLOA ITALica (L.) Scribner.
(Setaria italica Beauv.)

(7047.)
35064. TRICHOLAENA ROSEA Nees.
(Panicum teneriffac R. Br.)

(7052. )
35065. PanicuM MILIACEUM L.
(7053.)
35066. PASPALUM STOLONIFERUM Bosc.
(7055.)
35067. PasPpaALUM NOTATUM Fluegge.
(Paspalum distichum L.)
(1602. )
35068. PasPALUM DILATATUM Poir.
(1603. )
35069. PoLyPoGon sp.
(7070.)
35070. PoLyPoGoN sp.
(7072.)

35071. CHAETOCHLOA ITatica (L.) Scribner.
(Setaria ttalica Beauv.)

(7079.)

35072. TRICHOLAENA ROSEA Nees.
(Panicum teneriffae R. Br.)

(7089. )
35073. OSTERDAMIA MATRELLA (L.) Kuntze.
(Zoysia pungens Willd.)
(7110.)
35074. CHLORIS ELEGANS H. B. K.
(6973.)

35075 to 35077. ELEUSINE CORACANA (L.) Gaertn.

From Bangalore, Mysore, India. Presented by Mr. H. V. Krishanayya, Acting
Officer in Charge of the Agricultural Department. Received March 26, 1913.

Seeds of the following; see S. P. I. No. 34768 for description:
35075. ‘‘Dodda Ragi.”’

Ragi.

(ae ius

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1913, 39

es
35075 to 35077—Continued.
85076. ‘“‘Goodubile” or ‘‘ Jenumuddle Ragi.’’
35077. ‘‘ Majjige Ragi.”’
“This variety is not grown except in a few lines in large fields here and there.
It is not held in such high estimation as the other varieties.’’ (Krishanayya.)

3t 8 to 35082. NicoTraANa RusTICA L. Tobacco.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Mr. Basil Benzin, Department of
Agriculture. Received March 25, 1913.

35078. ‘‘ Makhorka lokvikha.”’
835079. “ Bakun sasnitznit.”’
35080. “ Techvitzent kremenetzkit.””
85081. ‘‘Bakun menskii.”’

35082. ‘Kok tumbeki hi i

85083. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.

From Tunis, Africa. Purchased from Mr. A. Martel, Deggache, through Mr. T. H.
_ Kearney. Received February 13, 1913.

“ Menakher.”

“These dates were imported to secure seeds for distribution to date breeders in
2 Salton Basin, in southeastern California. At least one promising Menakher seed-
g fruited in 1913, and a few enthusiastic breeders are specializing in this celebrated
, Eeicty. ” (Walter T. Swingle.)

‘See §. P. I. 29391 for previous introduction.
For an illustration of the Menakher date palm, as grown in Tunis, see Plate ITT.

5084. Diosprros MONTANA Roxburgh.
From Colombo, Ceylon. Presented by Dr. C. Drieberg, secretary, Ceylon Agri-

.

cultural Society. Received March 27, 1913. .
See S. P. I. Nos. 31644 and 32799 for previous introductions.
a
35085 to 35087. Mrepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

- From Novospassko, Syzran-Riazan R. R., Russia. Purchased from Mr. A.
Woeikofi by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
March 26, 1913.

35085. (No. 1.) 35087. (No. 3.)

85086. (No. 2.)

5088 to 35115.
HA F om La Mortola, Ventimiglia, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berger, director,
Botanic Gardens. Received February 27, 1913.

‘See eds of the following: :

85088. Acacta pycnanTHA Bentham. Golden wattle.
“Except in very dry localities, this species is common to nearly all districts

of South Australia north of Encounter Bay and is occasionally to be met with

along the coast from Kingston to the Glenelg River. Its principal habitat,

a however, and the one where the thoroughly tropical form and the largest trees

_ of the species are found, isin the Adelaide hills and plains from Encounter

_ Bay to Clare. For propagation purposes seeds should be obtained, if possible,

40 : SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

85088 to 35115—Continued.

from trees grown within these limits. This is the ‘‘broad-leaved wattle,”
sometimes called ‘‘golden, black, or green wattle,’’ and is one of the richest —
tanning barks in the world, and analysis shows it to contain 46.47 per cent
tannic acid. The powder from the bark of the limb is generally of a lighter —
color than that obtained from the butt of the tree. The average height of this —
tree runs from 20 to 25 feet, with diameters from 6 to 10 inches.’’ (J. H. Maiden,
Wattles and Wattle Barks.)

35089. ASPARAGUS COOPERI Raker. Asparagus.

‘‘This asparagus has nothing particularly striking about it, either from a —
botanical or horticultural point of view. The flowers are very small and not —
abundantly produced, the firm, twining, wirelike main stem sending out very —
copious slender branches at right angles, and these, again, still more slender,
spreading, threadlike ultimate branchlets, from which the numerous minute
needlelike cladodes spring in dense close clusters. This asparagus was found
by. Mr. MacOwan in the woods on the slope of Mount Boschberg at an eleva-
tion of 4,000 feet above the sea level. This asparagus climbs to a height of 10 ©
to 12 feet and has a shrubby terete stem 14 to 2 inches in thickness at the base.”? _
(Gardeners’ Chronicle, June 27, 1874.) t

Introduced for the asparagus-breeding collection.
35090. BESCHORNERIA sp.
This was received as Beschorneria roseana, a name for which no place of pub- |

lication has yet been found. “
35091. BrscHoRNERIA yuccorIDEs C. Koch.
35092. BrETULA sp. Birch.

(Wilson No. 71. China.)
35098. BuppDLEIA NIVEA Duthie.

‘‘A new species from central China and of doubtful promise. The flowers
are not so striking as some of the species recently introduced; but this defect
is compensated for by the great beauty of the foliage, the whole undersurface
of which is, together with the young wood and leaves, covered with a dense
white woolly tomentum. The flowers in tail-like panicles at the end of the
branch are rose purple in color, individually small, but in a mass conspicu-
ous.”’ (Hortus Veitchii.)

35094. CLERODENDRUM sp.
(Wilson No. 216.)
35095. X CRATAEGUS CARRIEREI W. J. Bean. Hawthorn.

‘This small tree is of doubtful origin, all the individuals having been ob-
tained from single seedlings, which appeared spontaneously several years ago
in the nursery of the Jardin des Plantes, in Paris. In some ways it resembles
some Mexican species; and it might be Mexican but for the fact of its hardi-
ness, Which would seem to indicate a colder home than Mexico. The fact
that the seedlings are identical with the parent seems to preclude the idea of —
hybrid origin; but whatever this may have been, C. carrierei is an ornamental
plant of the first class. It is covered with thick, pointed, lustrous leaves
which, when turning from green to the slightest yellow tinge, set off to advan- —
tage the large light orange-red oblong fruits, which are produced in great abun-
dance.”’ (Bulletin No. 12, Arnold Arboretum.)

35096. CyYPHOMANDRA FRAGRANS (Hook.) Sendt. Tree tomato.

Distribution.—A tall shrub with very fragrant flowers found in aoe Amer-
ica from Argentina to Guiana. 3

Inventory 34, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE III.

,

aa

FRUITING TREE OF THE MENAKHER DATE PALM. (S. P. J. No. 35083.)

One of the rarest varieties of Tunis, known only in the Jerid Oasis, where it has become rare. A
very large date of excellent flavor and adapted to cultivation in the Southwest. An Arab is
leaning against the Menakher palm. (Photographed by T. H. Kearney Nov. 2, 1904; No. 2274.)

PLATE IV.

, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Inventory 34

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35088 to 35115—Continued.

35097. Ecurum witppretu Pearson.

“This seed made its debut in Kew in 1899. It was raised from seed sent in
by Mr. Wildpret, Curator of the Botanic Gardens, Orotava, Teneriffe. This
Echium is very attractive, even before the flower spikes open; their leaves,
covered with silky hairs, after the manner of the silver fir, form a handsome
rosette 18 inches high and through. The flower spike adds another 2 feet to
this height, and when the purplish-pink flowers are all open, the plant is
singularly handsome. The altitude at which it grows wild at Teneriffe has
not yet been recorded, but is probably some distance above sea level, and
therefore the plant ought to be a good one for open-air gardening, if protected
from the frosts.’? (Gardeners’ Chronicle, October 26, 1912.)

385098. ENTELEA PALMATA Lindl.
35099. HypERICUM HOOKERIANUM Wight and Arn. St. John’s-wort.

‘(Wilson No. 1355.) A native of northern India, Nepal, and the Himalayas,
at an elevation of 6,000 to 12,000 feet, found on the hills about Mufflong, Assam,
by Thomas Lobb, through whom it was introduced. It forms a neat bush, .
with evergreen leaves and large rich-yellow flowers, unfortunately not perfectly
hardy in all localities.’’ (Hortus Veitchii, p. 400.)

35100. INDIGOFERA AMBLYANTHA Craib.

(Wilson No. 786. China.)

“From Ichang, western Hupeh, at altitudes of 300 to 1,000 meters, Decem-
ber, 1907.”’ (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 99.)

35101. Jasminum FLORIDUM Bunge. Jasmine.

(Wilson No. 789.) ‘‘The flowers are yellow, one-half an inch in diameter, in
lax cymes; calyx teeth long, subulate, leaves alternate, pinnately trifoliate. It
is from China and Japan, and is considered a hardy ornamental shrub in Eng-
land.” (Nicholson, Dictionary of Gardening.)

85102. NEPHELIUM TOMENTOSUM F. Mueller.

Distribution.—A small tree found along streams in Queensland and New
South Wales, in Australia.

85103. Passirtora ALBA Link and Otto. Passion fruit.

*‘4 charming species from New Grenada, with pure white flowers. The
leaves are glabrous, glaucescent beneath, somewhat cordate at the base, 5
nerved, trilobed; lobes oval, somewhat glandularly serrated at the base; peti-
oles biglandularin the middle. This Passifloraisanative of Brazil. The name
P. atomaria was given by Planchon to a form of this species, in which the
petals were speckled with small purplish spots.’’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle, 1883.)
35104. PassiIFLoRA BANKS! Benth. Passion fruit.

“Tt is an evergreen climber and has scarlet flowers. This Passiflora comes
from New South Wales and Queensland.”’ (Guilfoyle, Australian Plants, p. 277.)
35105. PuHoEnix sp. Palm.

This date palm, apparently a hybrid of Phoenix canariensis, perhaps with P.
dactylifera, was received as Phoenix riviert Hort. Mort., aname used in Berger’s
Hortus Mortolensis, but not published.

35106. PiocarRPus PENNATIFOLIUS Lemaire. Jaborandi.

Distribution.—A shrub with long spikes of red flowers, found in the vicinity
of Cujaba, in the province of Matto Grosso, in Brazil,

49 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35088 to 35115—Continued.

35107. Pinus pyrrenaica Lapeyr. Pine.

“The geographical range of Pinus pyrenaica may be stated in general terms
to extend through the Mediterranean region from the Pyrenees to the Levant
and Asia Minor, whence it spreads eastward through northern Persia into
Afghanistan as far as Herat. It occurs on many of the mountain ranges through-
out this region at altitudes of 2,000 to 6,000 feet; in the more densely inhabited
parts of the Mediterranean littoral it is seen only in groups, separated by a con-
siderable interval from each other; on the lower slopes of the Cilician Taurus
it forms extensive forests, for the most part unmixed with other trees. The
economic value of this pine is considerable in those districts where it is still
abundant, as in Cilicia and the adjacent parts of Asia Minor. To the inhabitants
of this region it supplies the best timber for building and many other con-—
structive purposes, but as the forests are under no kind of supervision or con-
trol by the government of the country, the trees are felled in a most reckless
manner and with a most deplorable waste of material. Still greater destruction
is caused by the turpentine collectors, who mutilate and render useless every |
tree they attack.’’ (Veitch’s Manual of Conifere.) |
35108. PirrosPORUM PHILLYRAEOIDES DC. Butter bush.

‘This tree is sometimes called butter bush, native willow, and poison berry, |
and is said to yield a gum somewhat similar to gum arabic, and even superior
to it. The seeds are very bitter to the taste, yet the aborigines in the interior
were in the habit of pounding them into flour for use as food. It is found in all
the colonies of Australia, with the exception of Tasmania.’’ (Maiden, Un
Native Plants of Australia, pp. 53 and 220.)

35109. Ruus PUNJABENSIS sinica (Diels) Rehder and Wilson.

(Wilson No. 275. China.)

‘‘From woodlands south of Ichang, western Hupeh, at altitudes of 1,000 to
1,600 meters, September, 1907. A small tree 5 to 8 meters tall, with whitish —
flowers and crimson fruit.’’ (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 176.)

35110. Rosa sp. : Rose. —
(Wilson No. 619. China.) 3

35111. Rosa sp. Rose. —
(Wilson No. 666. China.) yey: :

35112. Rosa sp. Rose.
(Wilson No. 666-A. China.)

851138. PassIFLORA MANICATA (Juss.) Persoon. Passion fruit.

(Tacsonia manicata Juss.)
Distribution A climbing vine with red flowers found in the vicinity of
Loja, Ecuador, and in Peru and Colombia. 3
35114. PsrEDERA HENRYANA (Hemsl.) Schneider.

( Vitis henryana Hemsl.)

‘‘The habit of this plant is that of the common Virginia creeper, but the
color is more gorgeous. The young foliage is a rich scarlet; the older foliage .
has a bronzy tint, like that of Leea amabilis. The leaf lobes, both in the young
scarlet stage and in the adult form, have a silvery band along the midrib and
side branches. The plant is a native of Hupeh and Ichang, central China, —
where it was discovered by Dr. Henry. It is quite hardy.’’ (Gardeners’ |
Chronicle, p. 309.)

35115. AMPELOPSIS DELAVAYANA Planchon. "

See S. P. I. No. 34592 for previous introduction.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 831, 1913. 43

116. InNopDES EXUL O. F. Cook. Palmetto.

Pim Victoria, Tex. Presented by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant In-
¥ dustry. Received March 26, 1913.

“This is a new palmetto occurring in cultivation in some portions of Texas, and
sper jally at Victoria, whence this material was received. It is described as being
ted to some of the other Mexican forms of this genus, which suggests that it prob-
ably originated in Mexico. Some of the palmettos of this new species are really
_ magnificent, with their stately crowns of large vivid-green leaves, firmly supported
m massive petioles, also of living green. Even the trunk appears green, for the
sheathing leaf bases retain their color.

BE Tbe crown is more ample than most palms, because of the firm texture and per-
istent vitality of the leaves. This lends an impression of extreme vigor and lux-
uri nce and adds greatly to the decorative effect. In short, it seems not unlikely
hat the Victoria palmetto may find a place in the front rank of ornamental species.

“This species is distinguished from related species by its large size, the deep-
green foliage, the thickened branchlets of the inflorescence, the solitary fruit, and
t] ne large seed, not wrinkled above nor hollowed out below.

“At Victoria these cultivated palmettos have passed, without any damage to the
eaves, through freezes that killed many of the wild Acacia farnesiana. Though cer-
ain other palms are able to survive such temperatures and are worthy of being planted
or special purposes, the mutilation of the leaves means a loss of decorative value for
months. Frost-proof foliage is especially desirable in an ornamental spe-
cies.”’ (Abstract from O. F. Cook’s article, ‘‘A New Ornamental Palmetto in Southern
Texas,’’ Circular 113, Bureau of Plant Industry.)

For an illustration of this new species of palmetto, as grown in Texas, see Plate IV.

} :

5117 to 35120. Diosprros Kaxr L. f. Persimmon.
From Wakamatsu, Japan. Presented by Rev. Christopher Noss, D. D., at the
request of Rev. H. Loomis, Yokohama, Japan. Received March 30, 1913.
$5117. ‘‘Gosho. Medium, nonastringent.’’

35118. ‘‘Koshu maru. Late, nonastringent.”’

85119. ‘‘ Myédo. Late, nonastringent.”’

35120. “‘Ohassaku. Early, nonastringent.”

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5121. PrERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
| (Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

i ag Caracas, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant
ad Received March 31, 1913.

s aguacate is called Veranero on account of the crop coming at the end of the
y icon, while the high time for the other varieties growing about Caracas is
ce t. It is smaller than the common varieties coming from the tierra caliente,
- can also be obtained now in the market. Besides, its outer color is character-
td yellow and it has a special very fine flavor. re it grows here up to above
'meters, it should do well in southern California and in other parts of the South
ame rain is somewhat scarce.’’ (Pittier.)

: an illustration of the fruit of the Veranero variety of avocado, as grown in
ruela, see Plate V. .

we

5122. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
_ From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received March 24, 1913.

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35126 to 35131.

From Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland. Presented by the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Received March 24, 1913. .

Seeds of the following:
35126. AcoNITUM SCAPOSUM PYRAMIDALIS Franch. Monkshood.

‘‘A gstrong-growing hardy herbaceous perennial with foliage typical of the
genus and pyramidal spikes of dark-blue flowers crowded on the upper two-
thirds of a scape 2 to 24 feet in height. The flowers consist of a long blue spur
with little or no hood, and the small petals are whitish tipped with green. It
is a native of central China.”’ (Hortus Veitchu, p. 413.)

35127. CLEMATIS HERACLEAEFOLIA DC. Clematis.

‘This is a distinct and curious species. The plant is sarmentose, but not —
climbing; its branches, 4} to 6 feet long, hang from the rocks or creep over the
soil. The leaves are large, 9 inches long and 8 inches broad, composed of 5
leaflets, the terminal being much larger than the other. They are dentate
and of a deep-green tint, somewhat shiny. The flowers are very numerous,
borne in large panicles, rather small, of the same form and size of those of C.
vitalba, but of a light-blue color. They seed rarely, but the species may be
easily increased by grafting. The profusion of the little bluish flowers in
immense racemes from August till November makes the plant a very decora- —
tive one. It grows in shady or sunny positions and in any good soil.”’ (Gar-
deners’ Chronicle, January 22, 1898.)

35128. CoTONEASTER sIMONSI Baker.

‘‘This Himalayan shrub is certainly a fine one and should encourage lovers
of trees and shrubs to plant the species more frequently in positions where the -
individual character of the tree will be seen to advantage when it attains
something like its full growth. When trained against a wall, the branches of
this species often reach heights of from 10 to 12 feet. It is sometimes used,
however, as an edging to garden paths where it gets neither support nor shelter.
C. simonsi, though not exactly erect, is self-supporting, and when so grown is
about 6 feet high and 4 feet through. It fruits freely, but unfortunately it is
not perfectly evergreen, although it withstands the milder winters. It is
sometimes so thickly covered with bright red berries that it becomes scarcely
possible to place one’s finger between them.’’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle, April 16,
1910.)

35129. DeELPHINIUM DUHMBERGI E. Huth. Larkspur.

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial found in central Russia, the Altai
region of Siberia, and in Turkestan. |

85130. EREmMuRUS TURKESTANICUS Regel.

‘This species of Eremurus is not a very handsome one. It has a loose spike
with white flowers greenish on the outside; short purple-black filaments; long
red anthers. The pedicels are erect and very stout at the top. The capsule
is glabrous, pyriform. The seeds are gray and larger than the brown seeds of
E. altaicus.”’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle, January 10, 1905.)

35131. Viota cornuta L. Horned violet.

‘Alba. Among the foremost of our useful bedding plants this one holds an
honorable position. The constitution of the plant is good, and it appears”
capable of withstanding alike both dashing wind and pelting rain, and neither
tropical sunshine nor long-continued drought affect it.’’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle,
October 7, 1871.)

Inventory 34, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE V.

THE VERANERO AVOCADO (PERSEA AMERICANA MILL.) FROM CARACAS, VENEZUELA.
te2Pais ie. S512t.)

A variety ripening its crops in March, at the end of the dry season; smaller than the August-
ripening varieties, but of a characteristic yellow color and of a special, very fine flavor; grows
at 1,400 meters altitude. Introduced through H. Pittier. (Photographed by Mr. Pittier, Crop
Acclimatization No. 15536.)

PLATE VI.

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. CyYMBOPOGON JWARANCUSA (Roxb.) Schultes. Ginger grass.

_ (Andropogon jwarancusa Roxb.)

From Dehra Dun, India. Presented by Mr. R. S. Hole, forest botanist, Forest
ud Research Institute and College. Received March 26, 1913.

Be “Tt j ds believed that Cymbopogon schoenanthus Spreng. (C. laniger) is merely =o
eday phic variety of = species, the commercial oil yielded by both being the same ’

35133. AcTrnip14 CHINENSIS Planchon. Yangtaw.
3 = From Chelsea, London, England. Purchased from James Veitch & Sons. Re-
ceived March 29, 1913.
These are cuttings from the female plant which ripened fruit in England in 1911
and are the first known female plants of this promising fruit-producing species to be
introduced into this country. The male flowers and the general appearance of this
plant were illustrated in Circular No. 110 of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
3 4 34. CacaRA EROSA (L.) Kuntze. Yam bean.
2 (Pachyrhizus angulatus Rich.)

- From Jamaica. Presented by Rev. C. N. Field, Boston, Mass. Received
March 31, 1913. 3
_ “Yam beans from Jamaica.” (Field.)

See S. P. I. No. 33258 for previous introduction and description.
$5135. Cacara ERosA (L.) Kuntze. Yam bean.
- (Pachyrhizus angulatus Rich.)
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Rafael Arias C., through Mr.
ea J. E. van der Laat, Director of the Department of Agriculture. Received
March 27, 1913.
“ Jicama of San Salvador. This is a leguminous plant with edible roots, sweet
aste, of the size of a child’s head.”” (Van der Laat.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 33258 and 35134 for previous introductions.

For an illustration of the root and vine of Cacara erosa, see Plate VI.

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BOTANICAL NOTE AND PUBLICATION OF A NEW NAME.

PLANT LISTED IN THIS INVENTORY.

34817. CHAETOCHLOA LINDENBERGIANA (Nees) Hitche.
(Panicum lindenbergianum Nees, Flor. Afr. Austral., p. 47, 1841.)
(Setarta lindenbergiana (Nees) Stapf, Flora Capensis, vol. 7, p. 422, 1899.)
Seeds of this South African grass were received under the name Setaria lindenbergiana
Stapf. The generic name Chaetochloa is now used for this genus. \ Chaetochloa lin-
denbergiana seems never to have been published, and it is necessary to adopt it here.
(A. S. Hitchcock.) a
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_ INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

_ Abutilon sp., 34978.
Acacia elata, 34837.
g pycnantha, 35088.
spectabilis, 34838.
Acanthopanaz ricinifolium, 34783.
Acanthosicyos horrida, 34734.
Acer ginnala semenovii, 34784.
heldreichti, 34988.
Acle. See Albizzia acle.
Aconitum scaposum pyramidalis, 35126.
Acrocomia totat, 34735.
Actinidia chinensis, 35133.
Afzelia rhomboidea. See Pahudia rhom-
boidea.
| Albizzia acle, 35036.
Alfalfa. See Medicago sativa,
Allium cepa, 35033.
Alstroemeria spp., 34995, 34996,
Alysicarpus longifolius, 34931.
pubescens, 34932.
d rugosus, 34933.
Ampelopsis delavayana, 35115.
Amygdalus persica nectarina, 34997.
acardium sp., 34736.
Ananas sativus, 34828.
Andropogon annulatus, 34934.
a citratum. See Cymbopogon
citratus.
jwarancusa, See Cymbopogon
jwarancusa,
nardus. See
nardus.
odoratus, 34927.
sorghum. See Holcus
ghum.
; squarrosus,
ee zantotdes,
An nonad sp., 34877.
| See Prunus armeniaca.
Arenga saccharifera. See Saguerus pin-
Aristoclesia esculenta, 34878.
Aristotelia chilensis, 34778.
+ macqui. See Aristotelia chilen-

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Asparagus sp., 34975.
africanus, 34912.
cooperi, 35089.
Astragalus falcatus, 34992.
Avocado (Mexico), 34855, 34856, 34904.
Palta, 34994.
(Pincio), 34831.
Veranero, 35121.

Barley. See Hordeum spp.
Basanacantha armata, See Basanacantha
spinosa,
spinosa, 34944.
See Phaseolus vulgaris and Phase-
olus coccineus.
adzuki. See Phaseolus angularis.
broad. See Vicia faba.
jack. See Canavali ensiforme.
mung. See Phaseolus aureus.
soy. See Soja maz.
sword. See Canavali gladiatum.
yam. See Cacara erosa.
Beschorneria sp. 35090.
--roseana. See Beschorneriasp.
yuccoides, 35091.
Betula sp., 35092.
Birch. See Betula sp.
Bomarea sp., 34979.
Bonga de China.
rillir.
Borassus flabellifer, 35040.
Boronia pinnata, 34839.
Brachychiton acertfolium, 34840.
Bread-nut tree. See Puratinera alicas.
trum.
Bromus unioloides, 34806.
Brosimum alicastrum. See Piratinera ali-
castrum.
Buddleia nivea, 35093.
Butter bush. See Pittosporum philly-
raeovdes.

Bean.

See Normanbya mer.

Cacara erosa, 35134, 35135.
Calodendrum capensis. See Pallasia ca-
pensis.
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48

Calyptranthes tonduzti, 34980.
Camellia thea. See Thea sinensis.
Campomanesia sp., 34879.

Canavali ensiforme, 34824, 34991.

gladiatum, 34825.

Caragana decorticans, 34989.

Carica papaya, 34774, 34777, 34903.

Caryota sobolifera, 34739.

Cashew. See Anacardium sp.

Cassia obovata, 34809.
occidentalis, 34810.

Castor bean. See Ricinus communis.

Ceiba pentandra, 34875.

Cereus sp., 34999.
quisco, 34998.

Chaenomeles japonica, 34864.

Chaetochloa italica, 34771, 35049, 35050,

35063, 35071.
lindenbergiana, 34817.

Chenopodium quinoa, 34823.

Cherry, bush. See Prunus prostrata.

Chloris distichophylla, 35058, 35060.
elegans, 35074.
gracilis, 35059,

Chrysopogon montanus, 34935.

Citronella. See Cymbopogon nardus.

Citrullus vulgaris, 34737.

Citrus spp., 34755, 34756, 34775.
limoma X grandis, 34830.
sinensis, 34860.

Clematis heracleaefolia, 35127.

Clerodendrum sp., 35094.

Clover,red. See Trifolium pratense.
yellow sweet. See Melilotus offi-

cinalis. .

Coccolobis sp., 34982.

Cocos romanzo ffiana, 34757.

Colletia cruciata, 34758.

Cordyline baueri, 34850.

terminalis, 34849.

Corn. See Zea mays.

Corylus avellana, 34785.

Cotoneaster 1gnava, 34786.

simonst, 35128.

Cotton. See Gossypium hirsutum.

Cowpea. See Vigna sinensts.

Crataegus arnoldiana, 34782.

Xcarrverei, 35095.
peck, 34990.
_ Crotalaria grantiana, 34740.
Cucumis melo, 34983, 34984, 35000 to
35002.
Cucurbita maxima, 34862.
sp., 35003.

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Cupang. See Parkia timoriana.
Cureuma longa, 34773.
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum, 35039.
Cymbopogon citratus, 34728.
jwarancusa, 35132.
nardus, 34729.
Cyphomandra betacea, 34974.
Jragrans, 35096.
Cypress vine. See Ipomoea quamoclit.
Cytisus sp., 35004.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium, 34939.
Date. See Phoenix dactylifera.
Deckenia nobilis, 34832.
Delphinium duhmbergi, 35129.
Dillwynia ericifolia, 34841.
Dioscorea sp., 34861.
Diospyros kaki, 34970 to 34973, 35117 to
35120.

montana, 35084.
Dotalu. See Loxococcus rupicola.
Duku. See Lansiwm domesticum.

Echinochloa crusgalli, 35062.
Echium wildpretii, 35097.
Elaeis guineensis, 34741.
Eleusine aegyptiaca. See Dactyloctenium
aegyptium.

coracana, 34768, 35075 to 35077.
Elichrysum orientale, 34819.
Elm. See Ulmus glabra suberosa.
Entelea palmata, 35098.
Eragrostis superba, 34818.
Eremurus turkestanicus, 35130.
Eriodendron anfractuosum.

pentandra.

Eugenia uniflora, 34880.
Evening primrose. See Oenothera spp.

Feroniella oblata, 34835.

Field pea. See Pisum sativum.
Filbert. See Corylus avellana.
Flame tree. See Brachychiton acerifolium.
Flax. See Jinum usitatissimum.
Fragaria vesca, 35005.

Garcinia sp., 34881.
Genipa americana, 34882.
Genipap. See Gentpa americana.
Glycine hispida. See Soja maz.
Gossypium hirsutum, 34826, 34827.
Grass, ginger. See Cymbopogon jwaran-
cusa.
lemon. See Cymbopogon citratus. —
Grevillea banksi, 34872.
Guava. See Psidium guajava.

See Ceiba

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

4 scentkcin eetveldeanus, 34885.
_ Halimodendron argenteum. See Halimo-
. dendron halodendron.
: halodendron, 34787.
Harpephyllum caffrum, 34943.
_ Hawthorn. See Crataegus spp.
_ Holcus sorghum, 34911, 34985, 34986.
Holly. See Ilex corallina.
- Honeysuckle. See Lonicera floribunda.
Hordeum distichon nutans, 35051, 35053.
7 vulgare, 35052.
_ Hypericum hookerianum, 35099.

Ilex corallina, 34836.
_ Immortelle. See Elichrysum orientale.
_ Indigofera amblyantha, 35100.
glandulosa, 34936.
f a linifolia, 34937.
' trifoliata, 34938.
Inodes exul, 35116.
Ipomoea quamoclit, 34767.

.

Jaborandi. See Pilocarpus pennatifolius.
Jasmine. See Jasminum floridum.
Jasminum floridum, 35101.

Juglans regia, 35006.
Jujube. See Ziziphus jujuba.

Kafir, dwarf. See Holeus sorghum.
Kafir plum. See Harpephyllum caffrum.
Kandela. See Kerstingiella geocarpa.
Kapok. See Ceiba pentandra.

Kennedya rubicunda, 34842.

‘Kerstingiella geocarpa, 34916 to 34919.
Kurrajong. See Grevillea banksii.

Lagunaria patersonii, 34843.
Lansium domesticum, 34920, 34976, 35041.
Lathyrus sp., 35007.
Larkspur. See Delphinium duhmbergi.
_ Leptospermum flavescens, 34844.
scoparium, 34853.
2 icania platypus, 34915.

Licuala peltata, 34742.
ily, palm. See Cordyline terminalis.
inum usitatissimum, 35057.
Loasa sp., 35008.

J Le ice: a floribunda, 34788.
Le is rupicola, 34743.
LInucumaneriifolia. See Pouteria neriifolia.

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Mahogany. See Swietenia macrophylla.
4 a americana, 35042.

Mammee. See Mammea americana.
Mangifera sp., 34907.

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| Mango. See Mangifera sp.
Manuka, Nicholls’s. See Leptospermum
scoparium.
Maple. See Acer ginnala semenovii.
Maqui. See Aristotelia chilensis.
Medicago carstiensis, 34772.
sativa, 34863, 35085 to 35087,
35122.
Melilotus officinalis, 34822.
Millet. See Chaetochloa italica.
Mimosa acle. See Albizzia acle.
Monkshood. See Aconitum scaposum py-
ramidalis. ;
Moquilea platypus. See Licania platypus.
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.
Myrtus spp., 34760, 34761.

Narras. See Acanthosicyos horrida.
Nectandra sanguinea, 34981.
Nectarine. See Amygdalus persica nec-
tarina.
Nephelium tomentosum, 35102.
Nicotiana rustica, 34752 to 34754, 34820,
35078 to 35082.
tabacum, 34821.
Normanbya merrillii, 34732.

Ochna pulchra, 34942.
Oenothera mollissima, 35010.
odorata, 35009.

Oncosperma filamentosum, 34744.
Onion. See Allium cepa.
Opuntia sp., 35011.
Orange (China), 34775.

(Florida), 34860.
Oreodoxa regia. See Roystonea regia.
Osterdamia matrella, 35073.

Pachyrhizus angulatus. See Cacara erosa.
Pacuri. See Aristoclesia esculenta.
Pahudia rhomboidea, 35034.
Pallasia capensis, 34845.
Palm, African oil, 34741.
Alexandra, 34738.
date, 35083.
(Italy), 35105.
(Java), 34735, 34738, 34739, 34742,
34744, 34745, 34747, 34748, 34757.
(Mauritius), 34832, 34833.
Nibung, 34744.
Palmyra, 35040.
royal, 34747.
Palmetto. See Inodes exul.
Panaz elegans. See Polyscias elegans.

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Panicum crusgalli. See Echinochloa crus-
galli.
lindenbergianum. See
chloa lindenbergiana.
miliaceum, 35054 to 35056, 35065.
teneriffae. See Tricholaena rosea.
Papaya. See Carica papaya.
Parkia roxburghti. See Parkia timoriana.
timoriana, 35035.
Paspalum dilatatum, 35068.
distichum. See Paspalum no-
tatum,
notatum, 35067.
stoloniferum, 35066.
Passiflora alba, 35103.
banks, 35104.
manicata, 35113.
Passion fruit. See Passiflora spp.
Pea. See Pisum sativum.
Perilla arguta. See Perilla nankinensis.
nankinensis, 34829.
Persea americana, 34831, 34855, 34856,
34904, 34994, 35121.
gratissima, See Persea americana.
Persimmon, Fugi, 34972.
Giombo, 34973.
Gosho, 35117.
(Japan), 34970 to 34973,
30117 to 35120.
Koshu maru, 35118.
Mishirazti (Aizti), 34970.
(Sakushu), 34971.
Myodo, 35119.
Ohassakt, 35120.
Phaseolus aureus, 34776.
angularis, 34812 to 34816, 34948
to 34969.
coccineus, 34888, 34889.
vulgaris, 34731, 34890 to 34900,
35012 to 35016.
Philodendron robustum, 34762.
Phoenix dactylifera, 35083.
sp., 35105.
Pilocarpus pennatifolius, 35106.
Pine. See Pinus pyrenaica.
Pineapple. See Ananas satus.
Pinus pyrenaica, 35107.
Piratinera alicastrum, 34876.
Pisum sativum, 34941, 35018.
Pitanga. See Eugenia uniflora.
Pithecolobium pruinosum, 34846.

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Pittosporum phillyraeoides, 35108.
revolutum, 34847.
Platonia insignis. See Aristoclesia escu-
lenta.
Plum. See Prunus spp.
Poa pallens, 34807.
Polypogon spp., 35069, 35070.
Polyscias elegans, 34848.
Poplar. See Populus spp.
Populus alba, 34789.
balsamifera, 34791.
x berolinensis, 34792.
candicans, 34794.
deltordes, 34790, 34793.
laurifolia, 34797.
nigra, 34795, 34796.
petrowskiana, 34801.
simonit, 34779, 34798.
suaveolens, 34799.
tremula, 34800.
Potato (Chile), 35024 to 35028.
(France), 34921 to 34923.
Pouteria neriifolia, 34759.
Prickly pear. See Opuntia sp.
Primrose, evening. See Oenothera spp.
Proso. See Panicum milraceum.
Prunus sp., 35020.
armeniaca, 34865, 35019.
brigantina, 34851, 35046.
maximowiczii, 34802.
prostrata, 34803.
Psedera henryana, 35114.
Psidium guajava, 34763.
Psychotria lugoniensis, 35037.
luzoniensits. See Psychotria lu-
coniensis.
Ptychosperma gracilis, 34738.
Pumpkin. See Cucurbita maxima.
Pyrus japonica. See Chaenomeles japonica.

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Queensland pyramid tree. See Lagunaria

patersoni.

Quince, Japanese. See Chaenomeles ja-
ponica.

“Quinoa. See Chenopodium quinoa.

Quisco. See Cereus quisco.

Ragi. See EHleusine coracana.
Rhapis flabelliformis, 34745.
Rhus punjabensis sinica, 35109.
Ricinus communis, 34746.
Rollima sp., 34764.

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leschenaultiana, 34834.
_ Roscheria melanochoetes, 34833.
- Rose (Italy), 35110 to 35112.
(England), 34834.

-Roystonea regia, 34747.
“Sacred ear flower.
_penduliflorum.
-Saguerus pinnatus, 34748.
_ §t. John’s-wort. See Hypericum hookeri-

_ Salvia sp., 35021.
Sansapote. See Licania platypus.
_ Sapindus sp., 34769.
_ Setaria italica. See Chaetochloa italica.
lindenbergiana. See Chaetochloa
. lindenbergiana.

_ Sisyrinchium sp., 35022.
Soapberry. See Sapindus sp.
Soja maz, 34977.
_ Solanum spp., 34866, 35023, 35045.
bi chacoense, 34923.
commersonii, 34921, 34922.
tuberosum, 35024 to 35028.
_ Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
Soy bean. See Soja maz.
Squash. See Cucurbita sp.
Sterculia acerifolia. See Brachychiton aceri-
; folium.
quadrifida, 34873.
Stevia rebaudiana, 34883.
Strawberry. See Fragaria vesca.
_ Swietenia macrophylla, 34914.

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Tacsonia manicata. See Passiflora mani-
cata.
Tamarisk. See Tamariz spp.
amariz kashgarica, 34780.
pentandra, 34804.
Tantoon. See Leptospermum flavescens.
Tea. See Thea sinensis.
Thee eeerisis, 34749, 34770.

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Thunbergia alata, 34765.

Tindalo. See Pahudia rhomboidea.

Tobacco (Italy), 34752 to 34754.
(Russia), 34820, 34821, 35078 to

35082.

Tomato, tree, 34974, 35096.

Tricholaena rosea, 35064, 35072.

Trifolium pratense, 34852.

Turmeric. See Curcuma longa.

Ulmus glabra suberosa, 34805.
Undetermined, 34750, 34751,
34884, 34913, 35029 to 35031.

34766,

Vetiver. See Vetiveria zizanioides.
Vetiveria zizanioides, 34730, 34928.
Vicia ervilia, 35061.
faba, 35044.
Vigna sinensis, 34811, 34859, 34901, 34902,
34940.
Viola cornuta, 35131.
Violet, horned. See Viola cornuta.
Vitis henryana. See Psedera henryana.

Walnut. See Juglans regia.
Watermelon. See Citrullus vulgaris.
Wattle, cedar. See Acacia elata.
golden. See Acacia pycnantha.
mudgee. See Acacia spectabilis.

Xanthosoma sagittaefolium, 34854.
Ximenia caffra, 35043.

Yam. See Dioscorea sp.

bean. See Cacara erosa.
Yangtaw. See Actinidia chinensis.
Yautia. See Xanthosoma sagittaefolium,

Zea mays, 34733.
Zephyranthes sp., 34993, 35032.
Ziziphus jujuba, 34874.
sativa. See Ziziphus jujuba.
Zoysia pungens. See Osterdamia matrella.

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2 WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chief of Bureau.

INVENTORY

BEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
a DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1
TO JUNE 30, 1913.

(No. 35; Nos. 35136 To 35666.)

‘= WASHINGTON:
any GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIOE.
1915.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Assistant Chief of Bureau, KARL F. KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. ROCKWELL.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.

David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

Allen M. Groves, Nathan Menderson, and Glen P. Van Eseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Subtropical Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md.

E. R. Johnston, Assistant in Charge, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, Haifa, Palestine;
Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Fran-

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cisco, Cal.; E.C. Green, Servico do Algodao Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A.C. Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic —

Gardens, Secharunpur, India; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago, Iil.; William S. Lyon, Gardens -of Nagiajan,

Manila, P. I.; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Simpson, Little River, Fla.; Dr. L. —
Trabut, Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, ~

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ILLUSTRATIONS.

I. The Curuba melocoton (Sicana odorifera)...........s0ee.-0002000---

II. A wild rose of western China (Rosa soulieana)........-....++---2++--
III. A tree of the Vera variety of carob (Ceratonia siliqua)..........-..---
IV. Chinese jujube trees of the Tang, or Sugar, variety (Ziziphus jujuba)..
_Y. Fruiting branches of the che tree (Cudrania tricuspidata)..........--
VI. Edible acorns of the Chinese oak (Pasania cornea)..........--------
Dried fruits and nuts of the Australian quandong ( Mida acuminata)..

III. The fruit of the Chinese edible haw (Crataegus pinnatifida)..........

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SNTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
Y THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT
N TRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM
\ PRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913 (NO. 35; NOS. 35186 TO

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

s been customary ever since these inventories were first begun -
18: 08 to review briefly the field work accomplished by explorers of

= during the period covered by the inventory and to point
some of the more interesting new plants which are described in it.
ny y system, even a bad one, comes to have a certain historical
e if it is maintained dironsh a period of years. This one, which
is its object the recording of all department Priacaars of
Bes has now been in operation for 17 years, and to- day it
to 0 its early death or to its success in some part of itis country.
j Bis covery of one of the department introductions as a ES tree,

d Us k to the card record, which will show when it was sent out
al and to what experimenter, and the printed note about it in
hese inventories will give the clue to its foreign origin. The
t use of these inventories by field experimenters has fully
ifiec Bee penditure necessary in order to bring about their
mn, and while in the multigraphed advance sheets, called
mmigrants,’ there appears from time to time mention of
pe ntly most important plant collections received, the presence
ee inventories in the libraries of the country makes it
e to look up and find out the origin of any new plant intro-
i by the Government from any part of the world.
ith the growing vigilance to prevent the introduction of new
p oh sites, this system has appeared to be distinctly advanta-
3 dcan be safely recommended as a continuing policy. Should
s te ite slip i in through quarantine and be later discovered, practi-
very plant of that introduction could be located. Previous

tin is a record of new or little-known seeds or plants procured mostly from abroad. It
bution toagriculturalexperimentstations and the more important private cooperators.

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6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

early history, so to speak, is shrouded in mystery, because nowhere
was there recorded in any permanent form the historical account

of their first introduction into the country. This system of printed
inventories is therefore intended to be an orderly and clear method

of making permanently available to the public the record of the

introduction of thousands of new and more or less valuable plants

which it is hoped will increase the welfare of the country in one way ~

or another.

In the early days of plant exploration, particularly in Europe, the
danger of introducing new parasites with new seeds and plants was
not realized, and private firms and wealthy amateurs did a great
deal of the work of plant introduction, either as public-spirited men
or for profit. To-day, with the rapid increase in our knowledge of
the diseases of plants, has come a new responsibility—that of making
sure that no dangerous insect parasites or parasitic fungi are intro-
duced with the plants. Furthermore, the work of securing new
plants has proved on the whole a very unprofitable business to such
private firms as have engaged in it, because of the great expense of
maintaining explorers in the field and the difficulty of retaining
control of a new plant long enough to make much out of it.

As the researches of the Government experts result in new methods
for the disinfection of large quantities of plant material, this commerce
is bound to grow, and it is even conceivable that general inexpensive
methods will be discovered by which all kinds of parasitic diseases of
plants can be killed on imported material as soon as it arrives in this
country, so that only disease-free plant material will leave the
quarantine stations of our ports.

The fragmentary nature of many of the notes in the inventory is
to be regretted, but in general it must be said that this is the result
of a failure on the part of many who send in material to grasp the
plan of plant introduction as a whole; and since fresh field obser-
vations, even though they are incomplete, are more valuable than

book knowledge, it has been deemed better to print these impressions ~

fresh from the field than to give abstracts from books on horticul-
ture and botany describing the plants.
There are a number of very interesting new introductions in this

inventory, for it covers collections which Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri- —

cultural explorer of the Bureau of Plant Industry, made in the Shan-
tung Province of China, and some remarkable new potato varieties
secured by Mr. W. F. Wight during his trip through southern Chile
and Peru.

Mr. Meyer’s collections enumerated in this inventory include a

cultivated large-fruited variety of the Chinese haw (Crataegus pinna-

tifida), No. 35456, which in Mr. Meyer’s opinion deserves the serious —

consideration of American horticulturists. It is a hardy tree, re-

markably drought resistant. The fruit is of good flavor, and from —

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913. 7

it is made a unique preserve. The vigor and productiveness of our
~ native hawthorn, the delicious character of the fruit of the Palestine
{ species (Crataegus azarolus), and the hardiness and drought resist-
ance of this cultivated Chinese species should suggest experiments in
_ domestication and selection for the production of a fruit adapted to
conditions other than those ideal for the apple and the pear.
The so-called wild pear (Pyrus ussuriensis), No. 35304, is perhaps
_ the hardiest species of the genus to which the pear belongs, and, com-
ing from Harbin, it will doubtless stand the cold of our extreme
_ Northwest and prove of value to pear breeders there. Even as an
ornamental it should be worth planting on the northwestern Great
Plains.

Grape breeders seem to have done much in the crossing of our
native species of Vitis, but it has remained for the Russian plant
breeder Mijurin to make the cross between Vitis riparia and the wild
grape of the Amur Valley, Vitis amurensis. This hybrid, No. 35306,
Mr. Meyer reports, produces a small berry of good flavor. As to its

hardiness, little seems yet to be known.

A sweet-fruited mountain ash, or rowan, another of Mijurin’s pro-
- ductions, No. 35305, according to Mr. Meyer, ought to do well in
Oregon.

Two new red currants, Nos. 35308 and 35309, one from the Amur

region and one from the northern Altai Mountains, should possess
unusual hardiness and be of interest to breeders.
_ The culture of the hazelnut or cobnut has made but little progress
as yet in America, although it is an important industry in England
and along the Mediterranean. Corylus mandshurica, from Harbin,
_ No. 35288, a small, hard-shelled species, may bring increased hardi-
ness and disease resistance into hybrids between it and the European
_ species.

The growing interest of amateurs in the jujube, or Chinese tsao,
makes the collection secured by Mr. Meyer in Shantung a matter of
special importance. The trees of the seedless form, No. 35253, are
ringed or girdled, in order to induce them to bear larger crops of
fruit, sometimes doubling the crop. The scarlet jujube, Nos. 35255
and 35601, the fruits of which are as large as a small egg, and 10 of
_ the best market varieties planted in large orchards in the Shantung

Province, Nos. 35257 and 35601 to 35609, add 11 important numbers
to our collection of this hardy drought-resistant new tree crop.
Ziziphus trinervia, No. 35416, has been introduced as a possible
epics! stock for tg Chinese jujube.

_ The North China varieties of walnut (Juglans regia sinensis) have
_ not been tested in America sufficiently, and Mr. Meyer thinks in the
warmer valleys of the southern Rocky Mountain region they may

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

do well. He has sent in four varieties, Nos. 35610 to 35613, one
from Shantung Province and three from Peking.

The interest in muskmelons appears to be perpetual, notwith-
standing the susceptibility which the plant shows to a change in its
environment—a change, by the way, which the Chinese growers
have recognized for many years. Thirteen varieties of seed (Nos.
35645 to 35657) from Shantung Province can hardly fail to be of
interest to melon breeders. :

Mr. Meyer discovered in use as a hedge plant Cudrania tricuspi-
data, No. 35258, the near relative of our ordinary Osage orange
(Torylon pomiferum), and the literature records the making in
France of a true hybrid between these two species.

One of the results of Mr. W. F. Wight’s trip over the Andes into
Chile and Peru, on his return from employment for several months
by the Government of Argentina, was the introduction of a collection
of varieties of potato and wild forms of Solanum more or less nearly
related to the potato. This collection, consisting of 79 numbers,
35491 to 35569, can scarcely fail to yield material of value for the
breeders who are working with this staple crop. It includes the
remarkable yellow potato with yellow flesh of excellent quality, a
form distinct from anything we have.

Among the fine varieties of tropical papayas, Nos. 35582 to 35586,
which were presented to this Government by the Belgian minister of
colonies, from the Belgian Kongo, one at least shows unusual prom-
ise because of its small size, compact shape, and good quality. Nos.
35142 and 35143, the mountain papaya (Carica candamarcensis), have
acid fruits and may be valuable for breeding purposes.

The Bogorodsky Experiment Field, in the Government of Kursk,
and the Charkof Agricultural Selection Station, in Russia, have
furnished 15 selected strains of clover which will interest the breeders
of this forage crop, Nos. 35265 to 35279.

Five species of Hedysarum, Nos. 35444 to 35448, from Albano,
Stockholm, have been sent by the director of the station there for
use in the breeding of new forms of this forage plant, one species of
which, sulla (H. coronarium), is an important forage crop in many
Mediterranean countries.

Mr. C. F. Baker calls attention through his introduction of a truly
edible tropical fig (Ficus ulmifolia), No. 35449, to the possibility of
producing good figs for the Tropics.

A named collection of Javanese mangos, Nos. 35403 to 35412,
presented by the Botanic Gardens of Buitenzorg, Java, including

oe -.lhlhe

the wild species Mangifera foetida var. mollis, may assist in the solu- —

tion of the mango problems of southern Florida.

Through the kindness of Dr. Bailey Willis, formerly of the United —
States Geological Survey, a collection of seeds of grasses has arrived —

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f rom the Argentine Andes, south of Lago Nahuel Huapi. According
to Dr. Willis these are mostly pasture grasses of which stock are fond,
anc as they come from regions where heavy summer frosts occur
they may fit into northwestern conditions.

_ The quandong-nut tree of Australia, No. 35323; the evergreen oak
ti pe (Pasania cornea) of Hongkong, having edible acorns, No. 35320;
lo cal Nigeria varieties of cotton, Nos. 35315 to 35317; a Westar
s siberian form of sainfoin which has promise as a late fodder crop in
dry regions with a short growing season, No. 35313; a strain of the
Siow lowered alfalfa (Medicago os. athe es to the region
about Omsk, Siberia, No. 35312; a low-spreading hardy juniper from
Transbaikalia, Siberia, No. 35310; the Berna Late orange, exported
im quantity from Murcia, Spain, No. 35247; the Medjoul, or Tafilet,
date from Morocco, No. 35161; a new species of raspberry from
western Szechwan, China, with golden-yellow fruit of good flavor
and stems of sical vigor, No. 35197; a tropical melon (Sicana
odorifera) with scented flesh which makes excellent preserves, No.
35136; and a honeysuckle from Tibet which has proved hardy in
the Aenold Arboretum, No. 35188, are additions to the experimental
“ nt material which this inventory records as now being ready or
soon to be at the disposal of the plant specialists of the country.

AS heretofore, the inventory has been prepared by Miss May Riley,
the botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been made
ai and the notes on geographic distribution compiled by Mr. H. C.
Sk ceels, and the descriptive notes arranged by Mr. S. C. Stuntz,
who has also had general supervision of this inventory, as of all the

publications of this office.
¥ Davin FatIrcuiLp,

i” Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

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Washington, D. C., June 15, 1916.

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351 36. SIcANA ODORIFERA (Vell.) Naudin. Melocoton.

it From Tampico, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Clarence A. Miller, American consul.
by: ‘Received April 2, 1913.

_“Calabaza melon. There is only a small production of this fruit in this district.
Excellent preserves are made from this fruit by the residents of this section.’’ ( Miller.)

“This large and beautiful cucurbit seems to belong to all the hot regions of South
America. It is there regarded almost as an economic plant, and according to Triana
is even cultivated in some regions. The traveler Piso, as early as 1658, mentioned
its principal uses, among others that which was made and which is still made of the
remarkably odorous fruits for perfuming linen and clothing and perhaps for driving
away moths. He tells us also that the fruits are edible, but are rarely eaten raw.
According to Hasskarl, the Spanish of Peru give it the name Olorero because of its
penetrating odor. In another locality in the same country it is known under the
name of Sicana, which I have used as a generic name. It is therefore probably
sultivated, since three varieties are distinguished under the name Sicana colorado,
S. amarilla, and S. negra, according as the fruit is red, yellow, or greenish black,
vhich would surely not be the case if the plant were left entirely to the wild state.
n New Grenada it bears the name of Melocoton, which is that of the peach in Span-
ish, without doubt as an allusion to the odor of the fruit, which has been compared
0 that of the peach.

“The genus Sicana is very near Cucurbita, to which Velloso and Hasskarl have
ined it. In Sicana the anthers are as wide or wider than long, besides they are
atirely free, while their filaments are connected, which is precisely the opposite of
hat one sees in Cucurbita. Ii to this first difference one adds the peculiar direction
i the calyx teeth, which are turned outward even in very young buds, the shortly
mpanulate form of the corolla, the total absence of the hairs which make all the
cies of gourds rough to the touch, the pronounced and most unconquerable ten-
acy of the stem and branches to grow vertically, and finally the particular arrange-
er t of the extremities of the tendrils, which attach themselves like cupping glasses
» the most polished solid bodies, to which they adhere with force, one admits with
2 that Sicana could not be confounded with Cucurbita.’? (Naudin, Annales des
- s Naturelles, ser. 4, vol. 18, p. 181-184, 1862.)

= an illustration of the melonlike fruit of the Mexican melocoton, see Plate I.

5187. PERSEA MEYENIANA Nees.
From central Chile. Presented by Sr. Salvador Izquierdo, who procured it
© through Sr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile. Received March 29, 1913.
Hor or previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28636.

* PERSEA MEYENIANA Nees.
Fr om central Chile. Presented by Sr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile.
‘ Received March 31, 1913.

s is a rounder, more compact tree than the Persea lingue, grows in dryer, poorer
. Itisfar better asa stock for Persea gratissima. The leaves are dark green on
vith a white, silken finish underneath.’’ (Husbands.)
ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 28636.
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12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35139 to 35141.

From Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. Presented by Dr.
J. N. Rose, U. S. National Museum. Received March 17, 1913.

Quoted notes by Dr. Rose, except as otherwise specified.
35139. Aprus pRAEcaToRius L. Jequirity.
“Normal form.”’

‘‘A twining vine with alternate, abruptly pinnate leaves; leaflets small,
linear oval, obtuse at apex and base, in 8 to 20 pairs; flowers pale purple to
white, in axillary racemes; legumes oblong, compressed, containing 4 to 6 hard,
glossy, scarlet seeds marked with a little black spot. Like many other legumi-
nous plants, it is very sensitive to changes in the intensity of light, the leaflets —
hanging down vertically at night, as though asleep, and rising with the dawn.
These movements are also caused in a measure by the overclouding and clear-
ing of the sky. When ripe the pods burst open, displaying the pretty, bright-
colored seeds, which are very conspicuous in the tangled undergrowth of the
forest. The plant is of wide distribution in the Tropics.

“In India the seeds are used by the jewelers and druggists as weights, each
seed weighing almost exactly 1 grain. The plant derived its specific name
‘praecatorius’ from the fact that rosaries are made of the seeds. The Germans
call them ‘ Paternostererbse.’ In many tropical countries they are made into
necklaces, bracelets, and other ornaments.

“The seeds, known in pharmacy as jequirity beans, contain cad proteid
poisons, which are almost identical in their physiological and toxic properties
with those found in snakes’ venom, though less powerful in their effects. In
India the seeds are ground to a powder in a mortar, into which the natives dip
the points of their daggers and the wounds inflicted by daggers thus prepared
cause death. Whenasmall quantity of the powdered seeds isintroduced beneath
the skin fatal results follow; less than 2 grains of the powder administered in
this way to cattle causes death within 48 hours. One of these poisons, called
‘abrin,’ is a toxalbumin. It is easily decomposed by heat, and in Egypt the
seeds are sometimes cooked and eaten when food is scarce, though they are
very hard and indigestible. The root has been used asa substitute for licorice.”’

(Safford, Useful Plants of Guam.)
35140. Annona squamosa L. Anona. —

“Only one tree said to grow on the island and that owned by Mr. Zadray
Keating. Supposed African origin.”’
35141. CoccoTHRINAX GARBERI (Chapm.) Sarg. Palm. .

(Thrinax garbert Chapm.)

“Teyer tree. A beautiful fan-leaved palm common in the Virgin Islands —

and much prized as an ornamental tree. I have never seen it in the States,
although, of course, it may be quite common in the South or in California.”

Mountain papaya.
From Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Pros- —
chowsky. Received February 17, 1913.

“Mountain pawpaw. A small semiherbaceous tree with a crown of large, coarse, ;
palmate leaves, native of Colombia and Ecuador, similar to the pawpaw of the low 4
country, but with fruit only about one-fourth or one-sixth the size of that of the latter. *
It has been introduced at Hakgala Gardens, Ceylon, in 1880, and is now commonly ~
grown in hill gardens for the sake of its fruit, being often found in a seminaturalized }

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e about upcountry bungalows. The ovoid angular fruit is in season all the year;
gh too acid to be used for dessert, it is very agreeable when stewed, and it can
be made into jam and preserves. When ripe the fruit has a pleasant applelike
. Propagated by seed.”” (H. F. Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening
Planting. )

35142. “Larger than ordinary fruits.’’
35143. “Fruits varying in size but of excelle t quality.’’ (Proschowsky.)

35144. THEOBROMA cacao L. Cacao.

. _ From La Guaira, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas Voetter, American con-
sul. Received April 5, 1913.

> ‘Sec ured for the experimenters of the Philippine Bureau of Agriculture.

= 5145 and 35146. KERSTINGIELLA GEOCARPA Harms. Kandela.

a2 ‘From Togoland, Africa. Presented by Mr. G. Hofflerner, Imperial Station,
_____ Sokode, Bassari, at the request of the director, Botanische Zentralstelle fiir
____ die Kolonien, Dahlem post Steglitz, Germany. Received April 7, 1913.
«85145. Black. 35146. Reddish.

See S. P. I. No. 34916 for previous introduction and description.

35147 to 35160.
_ From Paris, France. Presented by the director, Museum of Natural History.
Received March 28, 1913.

Seeds of the following:

35147. X Acer sBoscu Spach. Maple.
See S. P. I. No. 33138 for previous introduction.

_ 85148. ARatia CHINENSIS MANDSHURICA Rupr.

. “This species is perfectly hardy and will thrive anywhere in England, pro-
ducing large and elegant foliage, which, however, falls at the first touch of frost.
The stems, which are prickly, are quite hardy, and attain a height of 10 feet
_orso. When once established, this plant can be easily propagated by suckers
_ which rise from the base. During the summer its appearance is considerably
enhanced by the large trusses of flowers which, if not individually beautiful,
give the plant a further subtropical appearance. As the leaves have a great
iro _ spread when fully matured, an abundance of room must be allotted to the
shrubs when planted, a matter which might be easily overlooked, as when
* denuded of their foliage one can hardly imagine them to be the same plant.”’
_ (The Garden, March 1, 1913.)
' 35149. CORNUS BRETSCHNEIDERI L. Henry.
_ “The value of this Cornus consists in the color of its stems, which are pale
yellowish green or even sometimes lemon yellow with reddish tips, which in
__ winter produce a striking effect, seen against a background of dark evergreens.”’
& (Journal de la Société Nationale de Horticulture de France, ser. 4, vol. 11, p. 128,
1910.)
- 85150. Exazis curneensis Jacq. African oil palm.
Ppa The bright-yellow drupe, with shiny black-purple point, though nauseous
to the taste, iseaten by the people. The mawezi, or palm oil, of the consistency
‘ _ of honey, is rudely extracted, and forms an article of considerable traffic in the
. a around Lake ey Despite its sickening flavor, it is universally

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35147 to 35160—Continued.

used in cooking, and itforms the only unguentand lamp oil in thecountry. This —
fine palm isalso tapped, as is the date in western India, for toddy, and the cheap-
ness of this tempo (the sura of West Africa) accounts for the prevalence of intoxi- —
cation and the consequent demoralization of the Lakist tribes. This is the —
celebrated palm oil, whose various official uses in Europe have already begun
to work a social reformation in West Africa. The people of Ujiji separate by —
pounding the oily sarcocarpium from the one seed of the drupe, boil it for
some hours, allow the floating substance to coagulate, and collect it in large
earthen pots.’? (Burton, Journal Royal Geographical Society, vol. 29, p. 219,
1859.)

‘‘To-day the exports of palm olive to Europe are among the largest of exports
of any kind, requiring special steamer service. The oil is used extensively
in the manufacture of soap and many other manufactured products. The palm
has borne at Miami, Fla., but is not quite hardy there. See No. 35581.”
(David Fairchild.)

85151 to 35154. LycoPERsICcON ESCULENTUM Mill. Tomato.

—s eae

These varieties of the tomato were received under the specific names given,
two of which, L. pyriforme and L. racemigerum, are recognized in the Index
Kewensis as good species, although in cultivation, according to Dr. D. N.
Shoemaker, who has grown the plants, no specific differences from L. esculentum
are evident.

35151. Received without variety name.

35152. ‘DZ. cerasiforme Dunal.’’

35153. “LD. pyriforme Dunal.’’

35154. ‘ZL. racemigerum Lange.’’ |
35155. Matus CERASIFERA Spach. Apple. —
35156. Mepicaco carsTIENSIS Wulfen.

‘“ A yellow-flowered Medicago from the Karst Mountains of Carniola. Peren-
nial, with shiny-black depressed pod, and oblong-reniform yellowish seeds. |
Whole plant glabrous.”’ (Jacquin, Observationes.)
35157 to 35160. SoLanum nicrum L. Nightshade. —

These varieties of nightshade were received in response to requests for all
varieties obtainable of S. nigrum. They were received under the specific —
names given, although these are generally recognized as synonyms of S. nigrum —
or varieties thereof.

35157. S. guineense Lam. 35159. S. oleracewm Dunal.

35158. S. miniatum Bernh. 35160. 8S. villosum Mill. x

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35161. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date. ‘

From Algiers, Algeria. Secured through Dr. L. Trabut, pai ee Botanist of
Algeria. Received April 5, 1913.

‘This date, known to the Arabs as El Medjoul, but sold in the markets of Europe :
under the name Tafilet, comes from the Tafilelt (also written Tafilet and Tafilalet)— >
region in southeastern Morocco. It is the finest variety in the Tafilet country, the
fruits being 2 to 24 inches long and three-fourths to 1 inch thick. They are semi-
translucent, dark brown in color, and the flesh is rather firm in texture and of a most
delicious flavor.’’ (Swingle.)

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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913. 15

35162 to 35171.

From Albano, Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by the director of the Botanic
_ Gardens. Received March 381, 1913.

Seeds of the following:
35162. BrERBERIS CRETICA L. Barberry.

“The flower raceme of this species is usually rather shorter than the leaves,
the racemes generally being 3 to 8 flowered, and flower in spring. The leaves
are oblong, reticulated, and the spines 3 to 5 parted. The species attains a
height of 4 to 5 feet. Propagation may be effected by suckers or layers put
down in the fall; by ripened cuttings, taken at the same time and planted in
shady soil, in a cold frame; or by seed sown in the spring or preferably in the
autumn when itisfresh from the pulp. They will germinate in the open in the
following spring. The last-named method is generally adopted.’’ (Nicholson,
Dictionary of Gardening.)

35163. BERBERIS THUNBERGII MAXIMOWICZI Regel. Barberry.

“This plant is chiefly used as a hedge plant, and surely no worthier one
for the purpose could be named, combining as it does a partly defensive charac-
ter earned by its prickles, its close, neat growth, pretty leaves, and lovely
scarlet berries. This Berberis is particularly effective when planted at an
elevation where its scarlet berries can be seen to the best advantage. At
Christmas time and throughout the winter, sprays of these berries interspersed
with hardy and other graceful fern fronds arranged in a lily bowl make a graceful
table centerpiece; this combination has the added value of remaining in good
condition for several days.’ (Florists’ Exchange, December 10, 1910.)

35164. CaRAGANA ARBORESCENS CUNEIFOLIA (Dipp.) Schneid.
Siberian pea tree.

‘‘By this is understood a form which has more or less conspicuously wedge-
shaped leaflets, short petioled leaves, and smaller fruit with seeds more or less
spotted, which forms a shrub only 2 meters high. The formation of stipule
thorns is greater, so that this form approaches C. boisii in many respects. How-
ever, more definite delimitation of the variety is at present questionable,
inasmuch as the spontaneous forms are not cleared up. The leaf texture in
degree of firmness and the more or less variable sharp relief of the veins appar-
ently vary according to the nature of the location.” (Schneider, Laubholzkunde,
vol. 2, p. 95.)

35165. EremuRvUS rosustTusS Regel.

“‘The finest Eremurus so far introduced, and an exceedingly vigorous plant,
surpassed in stately magnificence only by its variety elwesianus. It is a plant
one can not grow too well, for it prefers a deep, sandy loam, and appears to
resent soils containing any quantity of chalk or lime, such as would grow
E. bungei well. The rootstock has a conical crown (differing in this respect
from elwesianus) set in a depression of the roots, which ascend abruptly as they
leave the rootstock, the thongs being rigid and fleshy, not more than a dozen
around each crown. The leaves are deeply channeled, pale green, 2 feet long
or more, ascending for half their length, the tips always drooping when fully
grown. ‘The flower spikes are 8 to 10 feet high, stouter than a man’s wrist when
fully developed, bearing on the upper third a dense array of soft, pale-pink flow-
ers, 14 inches across each, the petals of which are broad and rounded, the anthers
_ __- reddish, and the ovaries orange tinted. It isasplendid species, succeeding

_ admirably in a shrubbery clearing and other sheltered place, where its growing

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

85162 to 35171—Continued.

spikes would receive some protection. The flowering spikes of E. robustus are
among the first to appear, and they grow very quickly when once started; hence, _
it is not improbable that they may suffer from late frosts in the open border. —
For such open spaces the variety elwesianus is the better plant—it is later in-
pushing spikes, and slower in developing its spikes than E. robustus.” (G. B.
Mallett, in Gardeners’ Chronicle, March 4, 1905.)
Distribution —An herbaceous perennial with rose-colored flowers, found on —
the slopes of the Ala Tau Mountains at an elevation of 10,000 feet, in northern
Turkestan.
85166. EREMURUS TURKESTANICUS Regel.

‘It is not handsome; it has a loose spike with white flowers (greenish on the -
outside), short purple-black filaments, long red anthers; the pedicels are erect
and very stout at the top; the capsule is glabrous, pyriform; the seeds gray, —
and larger than the brown seeds of £. altaicus.” (Madam Olga Fedtschenko, —
in Gardeners’ Chronicle, June 10, 1905.)

See S. P. I. No. 35130 for previous introduction.
35167. Facoryrum TaTaRicum (L.) Gaertn. Buckwheat. |
85168. Iris spurts L. Iris.

Forma albiflora.
No plant under this name is listed in W. R. Dykes’s folio monograph, The
Genus Iris, 1913, which see for discussion of the spuria question.

35169. Iris sPURIA DESERTORUM Gawl. Iris.

‘““This is one of the most vigorous of all the forms of Jris spuria. The plants
quickly grow into close masses of foliage from which emerge numerous stems.
The individual flowers are small, but they are produced so freely that the
whole effect is ornamental. The cultivation is extremely easy, for the plants
seem to succeed in any soil. Moreover, the flowers are self-fertilizing and the
seeds are produced in abundance.” (W. R. Dykes, The Genus Iris, p. 62, 1913.)

35170. IRIs SPURIA X MONNIERI. Iris.

‘‘The supposition that I. monnieri is only a form of I. spuria is supported by —
the fact that it is readily fertile to the pollen of the latter. The plants thus’
raised by Foster are known as J. monspur and are merely fine forms of I. spuria
with flowers of some shade of blue-purple.” (W. R. Dykes, op. cit., p. 64.)

‘‘The culture of all the members of the spuria group is very simple. They
will grow in almost any soil from the heaviest clay to the lightest sand, but
seem to prefer a sunny position in a rather stiff loam well enriched with humus.
When growth becomes active in the spring, the plants absorb a large amount o
water, but seem to flower all the better the following year if the rhizomes are
well roasted by the sun in the late summer after the flowering season. The
seeds germinate fairly readily, but the growth of the young plants is compara-
tively slow, and though some may flower in their season (in two years, that is,
from the time the seed germinated) yet the majority of them grow on for at
least another year before the flowers appear.” (W. R. Dykes, op. cit., p. 58.
35171. Larix KURILENSIS Mayr. Kurile lar

‘A tree up to 70 feet high, forming a stout trunk 2 to 24 feet in diameter;
young shoots very downy and dark brown, the down persisting the secon
season. Leaves one-half to 1 inch long, rounded at the end, very broad ir
proportion to their length, of a glaucous green, and with two conspicuo
stomatic bands beneath. Cones about three-fourths inch long, oval-cylindrical,
the scales with thin, slightly beveled, not reflexed, margins indented about

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35162 to 35171—Continued.

the middle. Native of the Kurile Islands, especially on the main island
(Iturup). It was at first regarded as a variety of L. dahurica, from which its
broader leaves and persistently downy and much darker colored young shoots
well distinguish it. It was introduced to Kew in 1897, from Japan. It is at
present remarkable there chiefly for its curious, thin, lanky aspect, due to the
scarcity of the elongated branches as compared with the short spurlike ones.
This is probably due to want of vigor, but it is still one of the least promising
of larches, probably needing colder winters and later springs than obtain in
southern England.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 2, p. 8.)

$5172. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.

Purchased from Barrow, Lane, & Ballard (Ltd.), London, England. Received
April 19, 1913.

“« Tafilet.”
See 8. P. I. Nos. 34213 and 35161 for previous introductions and descriptions.

35173 to 35200.
From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. Maurice L. de Vilmorin. Received
April 14, 1913.
One plant of each of the following:
35173. X ABIES VILMORINII Masters. Spruce.

‘‘A remarkable hybrid (A. pinsapo X cephalonica), very beautiful, hardy,
growing well in the same soils in which the parent species grow.”’ (Vilmorin-
Andrieux & Cie., Catalogue, 1913-1914).

““Vilmorin’s fir. A hybrid between A. cephalonica and A. pinsapo, the latter
the seed bearer. Only one fertile seed was produced, but from it was developed
the fine tree at Verriéres, near Paris, now about 50 feet high. Its leaves are
intermediate, but more like those of A. pinsapo; they resemble those of A.
cephalonica in having stomata on the lower surface only. The cross was made
by the late Henri de Vilmorin in 1867. Many seedlings, mostly intermediate
between it and one or other of the parents, have been raised at Verriéres.”’ (W.
J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 120.)

35174. AcER STERCULIACEUM Wallich. Maple.
(Acer villosum Wall.)

Distribution.—A large, handsome tree, found on the temperate slopes of the
Himalayas at an elevation of 7,000 to 9,000 feet, from Kashmir to Nepal, in
India.

85175. BETULA sp. Birch.

*‘From seed 4088 Wilson, collected near Tachienlu, western Szechwan, at
about 11,500 feet altitude.”’

** A tree 30 to 75 feet tall, with a trunk 5 to 8 feet in girth, and gray bark.”
(Wilson).

35176. BERBERIS CAROLI HOANGHENSIS Schneider. Barberry.

‘From seed 4022 Wilson.”’

“From upper Min Valley, Sungpan, western Szechwan, at an altitude of

9,300 feet, a salmon-red berried bush 44 to 64 feet tall.’’ (Plantae Wilsonianae,
vol. 1, p. 368, 1913.)

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18 . SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED..

35173 to 35200—Continued.
85177. BupDLEIA LINDLEYANA SINUATO-DENTATA Hemsl.
‘*From seed 1375 Wilson.’’

“From thickets, Yachou, western Szechwan, at an altitude of 2,000 to 4,000
feet, July and November, 1908. A tall bush 3 to 5 feet high, with very dark- —
red flowers and very large leaves, nearly 4 inches long and 2 inches wide.”’
(Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 564, 1913.)

35178. CLEMATIS MONTANA WILSON Sprague.
Forma platysepala Rehder and Wilson.

‘*Fyom seed 1003 Wilson.”’

‘‘From west of and near Wen-chuan Hsien, Szechwan, at altitudes of 5,200
to 9,000 feet. -A white-flowered climber up to 16 feet.””? (Plantae Wilsonianae,
vol. 1, p. 834, 1918.)

“Clematis montana Buch. is a somewhat polymorphic species widely spread —
in the Himalaya Mountains and in the mountains of western and central China.
Var. wilsonti appears to be most nearly allied to a variety of C. montana from
Hupeh with pink flowers, but, in addition to having white in place of pink sepals,
the variety wilsonii differs from the variety rubens of our gardens in having less —
deeply cut leaflets. Like other members of the genus, C. montana var. wilsonii
thrives in a rich, loamy soil which is all the better if of a calcareous nature.
At Kew, where no lime is actually present in the soil, it is found very advanta-
geous to many species of Clematis if slaked lime beadded. Like the other varie-
ties of C. montana, our plant produces its flowers from the nodes of the previous
season’s growth; it should therefore only be pruned after the flowers are past,
and the shortening back of the shoots during the winter, so useful in the case
of most Clematis, must here be avoided. Propagation can be readily effected
by means of cuttings. The garden value of this variety is enhanced by the fact
that it flowers at least two months later than the typical C. montana and about ©
six weeks later than the variety rubens. The form is distinguished from the
variety by its broadly obovate, rounded, or truncate sepals; the flowersare very
round in shape and produced at the same time as the leaves.”’ (Botanical
Magazine, pl. 8365, and Plantae Wilsonianae, loc. cit.)

85179. CoTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA Franchet.
‘‘Fyrom seed 1133 Wilson.’’

‘From thickets, Mupin, western Szechwan, at altitudes of 1,300 to 2,500
meters. A white-flowered, half-evergreen shrub 15 feet high with subglobose
bright-red fruit with 2 or 3 stems, about 14 to 3 inches long, one-fourth inch
broad. Flowers in dense corymbs 1 to 2 inches across.’’ (Plantae Wilsonianae,
vol. 1, p. 172, 1912.) :

35180. COTONEASTER sp.
‘From seed 3444 M. Vilmorin.”’
35181. COTONEASTER sp.
‘“From seed 4294 M. Vilmorin.’’
35182. COTONEASTER sp.
“From seed 4619 M. Vilmorin.”’
35183. COTONEASTER sp.
‘“From seed 5916 M. Vilmorin.”’
35184. DeEuTziIA vILMORINAE Lemoine and Bois. Deutzia.

‘“‘This species of Deutzia was found in western Hupeh by Mr. E. H. Wilson
in June, 1900. The shrub has actually attained a height of 14 meters and wi

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35173 to 35200—Continued.

probably reach a greater height before its full growing season is over. The

| leaves are long, petioles short, blades lanceolate, 8 centimeters in length, very
finely dentate, with whitish teeth, velvety to the touch, very green on the
upper surface, and pale greenish beneath.”’ (Fruticetum Vilmorinianum Cata-
logue, p. 125, 1904.)

35185. Dervrzia sp. Deutzia.
‘From seed 6706 M. Vilmorin.’’

35186. JASMINUM sp. Jasmine.
‘From seed 4716 M. Vilmorin.’’

35187. LoNICERA SIMILIS DELAVAYI (Franch.) Rehder. Honeysuckle.

(Lonicera delavayi Franch.)

‘*A glabrous shrub with branches climbing to a considerable height. The
leaves are broadly lanceolate, cordiform at the base, obtuse, pointed, or acumi-
nate, ciliate, glabrous above, covered with a grayish tomentum below, measur-
ing 4 inches long by 14 inches broad above the base. The floral leaves are one-
fifth as large. The flowers are yellowish white and have an agreeable odor.
They are glabrous, with very slender cylindrical tubes 2 to 24 inches long,
with a bilobed limb three-fourths inch long. The fruit is bluish black, glau-
cous.”’ (Jour. Soc. Hort. France, ser. 4, vol. 1, p. 208, 1900.)

See S. P. I. No. 34570 for previous introduction.
35188. LonIcERA THIBETICA Bur. and Franch. Honeysuckle.

**A shrub from 0.5 to 1.5 meters in height, with slender spreading and recurv-

ing, often procumbent branches, forming a dense, intricate bush much broader

3 than high; young branchlets villose-puberulous or tomentulose; older branches

. clothed with grayish-brown shedding bark. Flowers appear in May and

June and sparingly during the whole summer and autumn. Fruit ripens in

August and September. This Lonicera in the Arnold Arboretum proved hardy

b with slight protection during the winter and seems well suited for planting on

{ rocky slopes and banks. The flowers are very fragrant, and the bright color of

4 the berries makes the shrub ornamental in the autumn.”’ (Charles Sprague Sar-
ij gent, Trees and Shrubs, vol. 1, p. 89, 1905.)

35189. LonIcERaA sp. Honeysuckle.
“From seed 5032 M. Vilmorin.”’

35190. LOoNICERA sp. Honeysuckle.
**From seed 6872 M. Vilmorin.’’

35191. Matus sp. Apple.
“From Yunnan.”’

35192. Pinus sp. .2 Pine.
“From seeds 6393 and 6610 M. Vilmorin, from Szechwan.”’

35193. Pyrus sp. Pear.

‘‘From seed 6866 M. Vilmorin.”’
85194. RIBES HIMALAYENSE URCEOLATUM Jancsewski.

“This black-fruited shrub, from 2 to 3 meters high, is from Fang Hsien, west-
ern Hupeh. Was found growing in thickets at an altitude of 2,250 meters,
September, 1907 and 1910.”” (Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 44, 1911.)

35195. KiEs sp.
‘With large fruits.”’

35173 to 35200—Continued.
35196. Rosa MULTIBRACTEATA Hemsley and Wilson. Rose. |
‘‘From seed 1053 E. H. Wilson.’’

“‘A hardy species with pretty pink flowers from the valley of the Min River,
western Szechwan.’’ ( Wilson.)

‘‘A bush rose about 6 feet high, closely related to R. webbiana, but differs in its
more crowded inflorescences, more numerous lanceolate bracts, fewer carpels,
and longerstyles. Flowers pink, one-half to three-fourths inch across in narrow
terminal thyrsoid panicles. Fruit red, globose.’’ (Hemsley and Wilson, Kew —
Bull. Misc. Inf., 1906, p. 157.)

35197. RuBUS BIFLORUS QUINQUEFLORUS Focke. Raspberry.

‘“‘This is one of the most striking of all the brambles introduced by Mr. Wilson.
He collected seeds in west Szechwan, southeast of Tachien-lu, at an altitude ©
of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The growths are particularly strong, being 12 feet in
height, and the stems 44 inches in circumference at the base. The waxy —
white bloom on the stems is a particularly striking feature. They are armed
with large, stiff spines, one-half inch in length. The leaves are pinnate, about
1 foot in length, and generally consist of five leaflets, which are white beneath
and green above. The flowers are white, three-fourths inch in diameter, being
borne in terminal and axillary panicles of about five flowers. The fruit is a
rich, golden-yellow color, equal in size to those of most of our cultivated rasp-
berries, and of a good flavor. This species, so far as I am able to judge, is
likely to prove the most useful of the Chinese raspberries to the hybridist for
raising new fruits.’’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle, March 9, 1912.)

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85198. SprraAEA HENRYI Hemsl.

‘From seed 4327 E. H. Wilson. From Pan-lan-shan, west of Kuan Hsien,
Szechwan, at altitudes of 9,000 to 10,000 feet. A bush 74 to 11 feet high.”
(Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 447, 1913.)

‘‘Shrub, of lax, spreading habit, 7 to 8 (perhaps more) feet high; branches
sparsely pilose the first season, glabrous or nearly so the second. Leaves on the —
barren shoots 2% to 34 inches long, oblanceolate, glabrous or slightly pilose —
above, tomentose beneath, coarsely dentate near the apex; those of the flower —
shoots smaller, three-fourths to 14 inches long, obovate or oblong, usually with |
three to seven teeth at the apex, but occasionally entire. Flowers one-fourth —
inch in diameter, produced in compound corymbs 2 inches across, which are :
terminal on short twigs springing from the branches of the previous year; |
peduncles and pedicelspilose. Petals white, orbicular. Calyx with five tri- |
angular lobes. Ovary pilose, 2 ovuled. Fruit in corymbs; carpels 5, one-eighth ~
inch long when mature, membranaceous, dehiscing ventrally.”’ (Botanical |
Magazine, pl. 8270.) :
35199. ViIBURNUM BETULIFOLIUM Batalin. 4

‘““From seed 5924.’’ ; ;

‘A deciduous shrub with glabrous branches and branchlets purple or purplish |
brown during their first and second years, later becoming marked by longitudi-_ |
nal fissures. Apparently most closely related to V. wrighti Miquel, but differs —
chiefly in the presence of stipules, in the more coarsely serrate-ovate or rhombic- —
ovate leaves, with fewer veins, and in the glandular and hairy ovary. As an”
ornamental shrub will probably be as valuable as V. wrightii, and will doubtless —
be a handsome object in flower and in fruit.’’ (Rehder, Trees and Shrubs, vol. 2,
p. 99, 1908.)

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35173 iD 35200—Continued.
35200. Rosa SOULIEANA Crepin. Rose.

“‘ Rosa soulieana is one of the most desirable of the single white roses, both in
flower and fruit. It differs from R. moschata in the smaller leaves, usually oval
leaflets rounded at both ends, shortly stalked glands on the peduncles, and in
the shorter tails of the sepals. It is a very robust species of suberect habit,
forming bushes at least 8 feet high and as much through, armed with curved

_ prickles or with straight ones on the barren branches. Leaves pale green,
usually with seven leaflets, the largest 4 inches long, usually 24 to 3 inches
long. Leaflets oval, ovate or ovate-oblong, rarely more than 1 inch long,
minutely serrate, axis usually furnished with a few small prickles. Stipules
adnate, acute, with marginal glands. Flowers ivory white, about 14 inches
across, very numerous, in compound, dense, terminal corymbs, or sometimes
solitary on short lateral branches. Peduncles slender, slightly glandular.
Calyx lobes shortly tailed, entire or furnished with a few small teeth. Petals
emarginate. Ovaries plose; styles connate. Fruit orange-vermilion, ovoid,
or nearly globose, a little over one-half inch in itsgreatest diameter.’’? (Hemsley.)

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‘

; ~ “One of the most vigorous of all roses, this new Chinese species is, in conse-
quence, better adapted for semiwild places than it is for the trimly kept parts
of the garden. On young plants the growths of a single year are sometimes 10
to 12 feet long. In June, when its numerous clusters of white flowers are open,
it is very beautiful, as it is again in the autumn, when the clusters of small
fruits have turned a soft red. But apart from these, the luxuriant mass of
| smooth gray foliage out of which are thrust the long arching shoots of the year
___ is in itself attractive. Roses are notoriously gross feeders, and R. soulieana is
not one of the exceptions. It should be planted in good, rather heavy loam,
in a position fully exposed to the sun, with abundant space to growin.”? (W. J.
Bean, Botanical Magazine, pl. 8158.)

For an illustration of this rose bush in bloom, showing its habitat in China,
see Plate IT.

e D1. AmyepaLus PeERsIcA L. Peach.
g (Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Mengtsz, Yunnan, China. Presented by the Commissioner of Customs.
Received June 2, 1913.

“Seeds of Mengtsz white peach and yellow free peach. This fruit is grown all over
his province and occasionally attains an enormous size, and in that respect could
as aaily compete with the best French peaches. The quality is somewhat inferior,
t no care is taken of the trees as is done at home, and I am sure if one could graft
od species one should obtain better results. Mengtsz is about 4,500 feet above sea
ic 1.” (Extract from the Commissioner’s letter dated April 17, 1913.)

These were received without labels, and one number was assigned to the lot.
5202. BRASSICA BALEARICA Persoon.

From Dublin, Ireland. Presented by the Royal Botanic Garden, Glasnevin.
- Received March 24, 1913.

ai;

Introduced for the work of Dr. D. N. Shoemaker in breeding experiments with
rious species of Brassica.

Distribution.—A wild mustard found in the Balearic Islands, east of Spain.

22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35203 and 35204.
From Tangent, Oreg. Purchased from Mr. J. E. Jenks. Received April 11,

1913.

35203. LatTHyrus TINGITANUS L. Tangier pea.

35204. VicIA ATROPURPUREA Desfontaine. _ Vetch.
‘“‘Purple.”’

Distribution.—The countries of northern Africa and southern Europe bor- —
dering on the Mediterranean Sea.

35205 to 35209.

From Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia. Presented by the director, Botanic Gardens.
Received April 7, 1913.
35205. AmMyYGDALUS FENZLIANA (Fritsch) Korsh.
(Prunus fenzliana Fritsch.)

See S. P. I. No. 27302 for previous introduction and description.

35206. AMYGDALUS NANA L.
(Prunus nana Stokes.)

‘‘A low, deciduous shrub of bushy form, 2 to 5 feet high; twigs smooth.
Leaves obovate or oblong, 14 to 34 inches long, one-half to 1 inch wide, saw
toothed, dark glossy green above, pale beneath, smooth on both surfaces.
Flowers one to three on each bud of the previous year’s shoots, rosy red, one- _
half inch Jong, one-half inch or more in diameter. Fruit like a small almond,
1 inch long, covered with velvety down; not often produced in England.
Native of southern Russia and the other parts of southeast Europe; long culti- —
vated in England (Aiton says since 1683). Itis a very pretty shrub, flowering
abundantly in April, growing well on its own roots, and easily increased by _
layering. In spite of this, it is frequently grafted on plum, and is short lived
in consequence.”’ (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, _
vol. 2, p. 245.)

35207. MEDICAGO SATIVA GLUTINOSA (Bieb.) Urban.

“The leaflets of this species of Medicago vary from 8 to 12 millimeters in
length and 5 to 7 millimeters in width. They are obovate, irregularly toothed
at the apex, base entire and wedge shaped, pubescent beneath. Thecalyx and ~
flower stalks are glandular and hairy. The flowers, mostly 8 to 11 millimeters _
long, are golden yellow in color and sometimes change to a bluish tint. The
pod consists of 1 to 24 windings and is 44 to 6 millimeters in diameter.”
(P. L. Ricker.) g
35208. Pinus EtpARIcA Medv. Pine. ¥

“An erect pine 40 to 50 feet high from central Transcaucasia near the Eldar |
desert, in the Eilaroougi cliffs on the right bank of the River Jora. Near to
Caucasian species, but distinguished by the shorter leaves and an apophysis
of greater convexity. Differs from P. brutia Ten. in its shorter leaves and in
having its strobiles solitary or verticillate in clusters of two to four; from
P. halepensis Mill. in its more thick and rigid leaves and in having the pedun- _
cles of the strobiles erect spreading, not reflexed.”’ (Medviedev, Trudi Tiflis _
Botanic Garden, vol. 6, pt. 2, p. 21, 1902.) 4
35209. SoLanum nicrum L. Nightshade. |

“S. chlorocarpon Spenn.”’ 1

For previous introductions, see S. P. I. Nos.-35157 to 35160.

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$5210. ALEuURITES FoRDII Hemsley. Chinese wood-oil tree.

_ From Hankow, China. Purchased through L. C. Gillespie & Sons, New York
City. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., April
9, 1913.

$5211. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.
From Callao, Peru. Presented by Mr. Luther K. Zabriskie, deputy consul.
: Received April 14, 1913.

_ “Grown in the valley of Ica, in the south-central part of Peru. Is oblong and
about the size of the ordinary watermelon, measures about 14 by 8 inches. Has a
ellow smooth skin, thin rind, and possesses a rich flavor.’’ (Zabriskie.)

$5212. Mexicocca Buuea L. Honeyberry.
From Caracas, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received April 18, 1913.

_ “The tree grows here from sea level to an altitude of about 1,000 meters. The
fruit is called mamon, and there are at least two varieties.’’ (Pittier.)

“AX large tree, native of Trinidad and tropical South America, 40 to 50 feet high;
leaves pinnate; flowers very numerous, small, fragrant; fruit green, size of pigeon’s
egg; pulp edible, of a sweet, subacid, slightly astringent taste. Nuts in Caracas are
roasted and eaten like chestnuts.’’ (Fawcett, Economic Plants.)

$5218. Hoxcus sorcuum L. : Sorghum.

2 (Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Cedar Falls, Iowa. Purchased from Morgan Brothers. Received April
14, 1913.

“ Early amber.”

35214 and 35215. PassiFLora sp. Passion fruit.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. C. Willis, director, Botanic
Garden. Received April 15, 1913.

35214. 35215.
“They say that this is the species which occurs in two varieties.’’? ( Willis.)

5216 to 35221. PuHasEoLus aNGuLARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
ye . Adzuki bean.
_ From Morioka, Japan. Presented by Rev. Henry Topping, American Baptist
Foreign Mission Society. Received March 15, 1913.

"85216. Chunagonadzuki. Darkred. | 35219. Kuro adzuki. Black.
35217. Dai nagon adzuki. Large 35220. Murasaki adzuki. Pur-

a“

, dark red. ple.
85218. Goinojo adzuki. Gray. 35221. Shiro adzuki. Green.
222. Vicia FaBA L. Broad bean.

_ From Callao, Peru. Presented by Mr. Luther K. Zabriskie, deputy consul.
; Received April 14, 1913.

* Hai as. A bean that is grown in the southern part of Peru along the coast. It
is used by the Peruvians in soup, etc. After the bean has been boiled, the outside
kin has to be removed before eating. Hasa slight bitter taste. Greatly relished by
st people.’? (Zabriskie.)

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35223. Diosprros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. George H. Scidmore, American
consul general. Received April 23, 1913.
“Scions cut from a persimmon tree of the ‘sheep-nose’ variety on the compound
of this consulate general.’’ (Scidmore.)

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34697.

35224 to 35226. PHASEOLUS spp. Bean.

From San Salvador, Salvador. Presented by Mr. Thomas Hinckley, American
consul general, who procured them through the Sociedad Nacional de Agri-
cultura, Ganaderia, é Industrias, of Salvador. Received March 17, 1913.

“The red and black Sinete beans were grown at an altitude of 2,200 feet, where
the average rainfall is between 50 and 60 inches and where the temperature during
the year ranges from 33° to 15° C. I was further informed that these beans are pro-
duced with the best results at an altitude of 1,000 to 3,000 feet, where the rainfall is
between 36 and 72 inches. These beans are planted in the month of May and ripen
the following November. They are sown at the same time as Indian corn, the propor-
tion being about 1 pound of beans to 8 pounds of corn. Two or three seeds are sown
in the same hill with the corn, every other furrow being left fallow. Bees grow
rapidly and mature before the corn.

“The Ayeco beans were grown at an altitude of somewhat over 3,000 feet, where
the rainfall is heavier and the temperature lower than that above mentioned. They
should be grown at an altitude of above 3,000 feet, where the rainfall is heavy, and
should be planted in very rich soil, preferably on land that has been recently cleared
and burned, where there would be an excess of potash. This bean is also planted in
May, but does not ripen until the following December. They are planted in the same
manner as the Sinete, except that four or five seeds are sown and two intervening
furrows are left fallow. This species matures later than the corn.’’ (Hinckley.)

35224. PHasEOLUs coccinEus L.

‘“‘Ayeco. A very interesting type of scarlet runner, probably of little eco-
nomic importance for this country.”’ (D. N. Shoemaker.)
35225. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. 35226. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.

“ Black Sinete.”’ “ Red Sinete.”’

35227. Miscanruus JAponicus (Thunb.) Oersted. Zebra grass.
From San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples, Italy. Purchased from Dammann & Co.
Received April 25, 1913.

“This grass, which is a very common ornamental growing on some of the poorest —
soils in the District of Columbia and Maryland, produces very fine paper fiber when
cooked by the soda process. It resembles esparto fairly closely and is regarded as a
promising source of paper fiber.”? (C. J. Brand.)

Procured for paper-plant investigations.

35228 and 35229.
From San Salvador, Salvador. Presented by Mr. Thomas Hinckley, American

consul general. This material was procured at the request of Mr. R. T. Ruiz. __

Received April 24, 1913.
85228. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

“Little white bean of Salvador that is so vastly superior to all the white beans |

in cultivation in this country for several reasons, the most remarkable being

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85228 and 35020°-Continuuad.

x ay the almost entire absence of the hull or pellicle so disgusting in the navy bean
and in the black-eye pea, the tenderness of the bean, which is more tender than
the black-eye pea, and the flavor, entirely distinct from any other bean that I
have seen in the world, a flavor that is never forgotten once you taste it.’’
(R. T. Ruiz.)
35229. Zea mays LL. Corn.
“The black Indian corn which is so extensively used in Salvador for making
a refreshing beverage and is claimed to be medicinal for bladder troubles. It
is surely a most pleasing corn, and the natives often roast it and use it in place
of coffee.”” (R. T. Ruiz.)

$5230. CERATONIA SILIQUA IL. Carob.

From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Claude I. Dawson, American consul.
* Received April 28, 1913.

“Red-flowered male.’’

Cuttings.
See S. P. I. No. 30916 for previous introduction and description.

$5231. PERSEA PUBESCENS (Pursh) Sarg.
(Persea carolinensis Nees.)

From Newbern, N. C. Presented by Dr. C. A. Schenck, director, Biltmore
Forest School, Biltmore, N. C. Received April 28, 1913.

"a “North Carolinian Persea from the swamps near Newbern.”’ (Schenck.)
Plants.

35232. BLIGHIA SAPIDA Koenig. Akee.

From Jamaica, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent
of Public Gardens, Hope Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica. Received April 26,
1913.

_ See S. P. I. Nos. 24592 and 32351 for previous introductions and descriptions.

35233 (Undetermined. )
ki a Berlin, Germany. Presented by the Berlin Botanic Gardens. Received
April 25, 1913.

234. CARAGANA ARBORESCENS Lamarck. Siberian pea tree.

_ From Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada. Purchased from Mr. Norman M.
Ross, Chief of Tree Planting Division, Forestry Branch, Department of the
Interior. Received April 30, 1913.

“a umbered for convenience in handling, and sent to the Mandan Field Station for
e 5. LAPAGERIA ROSEA Ruiz and Pavon. Copigué.
_ From Chelsea, London, England. Purchased from James Veitch & Sons (Ltd.),
' at the request of Mr. Frederick VY. Coville, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
_ Received April 30, 1913.

4 _° plants of Lapageria rosea were requested i in order that they aii be tested
th reference to their ability to thrive in the same acid, peaty soil that has been
found so successful for the culture of the blueberry and various plants in other families

hic ch do not thrive in ordinary potting soils and which, therefore, have the reputation

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26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

of being difficult to grow. It has been found that these plants, although they were
seriously injured during inspection, revived when planted in the blueberry soil,
made good growth, and later developed their remarkably beautiful cherry-red, silver-
spotted, lilylike flowers, 3 inches in length.’’ (Coville.)

35286. Musa ENSETE Gmelin. Wild banana.
From M’Cale Sana, Lumbwa, British East Africa. Presented by Mrs. Ernest
Smith. Received March 30, 1913.

35237. ASTRAGALUS FALCATUS Lamarck.
From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie. Received
April 29, 1913.

35238 to 35242. CERATONIA SILIQUA L. Carob.
From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Claude I. Dawson, American consul.
Received from April 29 to May 5, 1913.
Cuttings of the following:
35238. ‘‘Casuda.”’
See S. P. I. No. 30915 for previous introduction and description.

35239. ‘‘ Matlafera.”’
See 8. P. I. No. 30914 for previous introduction and description.
35240. ‘“‘ Vera.”
See 8. P. I. No. 7060 for previous introduction and description.
For an illustration of the Vera carob tree in full foliage as found growing in
Spain, see Plate ITT.
35241. ‘ Hermaphrodite.”’
See 8. P. I. No. 30919 for previous introduction and description.
85242. ‘‘ Yellow-flowered male.’’
See 8. P. I. No. 30917 for previous introduction and description.

35243. CANANGIUM ODORATUM (Lam.) Baillon. Ylang-ylang.
(Cananga odorata Hook. f. and Thom.) .

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief,

Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received April 14, 1913.

‘*A large evergreen tree of the family of Annonaceae, native of Burma, but extended

by culture to Java and the Philippines. An agreeable and highly valuable perfume

known as ylang-ylang is distilled from the flowers. Should succeed in southern

Florida and the warm portions of the Gulf coast.” (Dr. W. Van Fleet.)

‘The war correspondent Mr. James Creelman called our attention several years

ago to the possibility of growing this flower in Florida and shipping it to the northern
markets as is now done with the gardenia.”’ (Fairchild.)

35244 to 35246. CrRATONIA SILIQUA L. Carob.
From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Claude I. Dawson, American consul.
Received April 29 to May 5, 1913.
Cuttings of the following:
35244. ‘Flor de Altramuz.”’ ' 35246. ‘Roja Vera.”’
35245. ‘Roja Vera.”’
See S. P. I No. 30918 for previous introduction and description.

“SO ep) Gatalle eed) eka

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247. CITRUS sp. Orange.

eiteoin Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Government Botanist of
rh _ Algeria. Received May 7, 1913.

“Cuttings of the late Berna orange, which you may name Berna Late. This is the
object of important export from Murcia, Spain, during the summer. Fruit globular
yval, medium in size, skin very solid, assuring its preservation.’ (Trabut.)

248. TuHea sasanqua (Thunb.) Nois. Tea oil.
- (Camellia sasanqua Thunb.)

_ From Chenchow, Hunan, China. Presented by Mr. T. W. Mitchell. Received
April 30, 1913.

_ “The trees are very curious in that, just as they are harvesting the nuts, the trees
- re in full bloom for the following year’s crop. It produces a vegetable oil very much
ed for food by the natives and which we ourselves like very much.’’ (Mitcheil.)

SD piseribution: —The sere of Nagasaki in Japan, in the Chusan and Luchu Archi-
‘pe elagoes.

35249. GoNoLoBus EDULIS Hemsley. Cuayote.
From San Ramon, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, botaniste explo-
rador. Received May 9, 1913.

An asclepiadaceous twiner with yellow flowers in small racemes, and long fruits,
Po ol nted at both ends, provided with longitudinal wings. The fruit is eaten eat
soit.’’ (Tonduz.)

35 250. CrrRULLUs vuLGaARis Schrader. Watermelon.

, From Argentina. Presented by Mr. T. A. Havemeyer, New York, N. Y.
___ Received April 26, 1913.

_ “Seeds of a watermelon brought me by a friend from Argentina, said to be very

g00 d and to have an orange center. It may be of value.’’ (Havemeyer.)

35251. CaNNaBIs sativa L. Hemp.

_ From Hankow, China. Procured through Mr. Roger 8. Greene, American consul

general. Received April 25, 1913.

Pa ma, the great hemp of China, is cultivated chiefly in central China, in the

Iley of the Yangtze. It attains a height of 8 to 15 feet, has comparatively large

leaves, less crowded than the foliage of the common hemp of Europe, and its seeds are

comparatively small, dark, and well mottled.

“Seeds from hemp of this variety have given the best results when cultivated in

Kentucky. The seeds should always be acclimated by cultivating the plant one or

fo generations for seed production before sowing it broadcast in this country for

iber production.’”’ (ZL. H. Dewey.)

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35252. BRacHYPODIUM PINNATUM (L.) Beauv.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie. Received
_ May 2, 1913.

Disiribution.—Throughout Europe and eastward to Siberia and Persia; also in

the nm Africa.

urchased for the work of the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations.

a8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35253 to 35262.

From Laoling, Shantung, China. Secured by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural
explorer. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.,
May 9, 1913.

Cuttings or rooted plants of the following:

35253 to 35257. Zizrenus JusuBa Miller. Jujube. —
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.) |

35253. From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1021, March 30, 1913.) —
A variety of jujube, called Wu hu tsao or Ya tsao, bearing fruits which are
either perfectly seedless or, if not, having such a soft kernel that one
does not notice it when eating the fruit. The trees of this variety do
not grow very old or to any large size; they possess but few spines and —
sucker only moderately. Itis the custom in the Laoling district to ring
the trees every year, just when the fruit is setting, by means of sawing
through the bark of the trunk, starting the first ring a few inches above
the ground and leaving aspace of about three-fourths of an inch between
the successive rings. They start the ringing when the trees are 6 or 7
years old and continue it for 20 to 30 years, after which time the tree gen-
erally dies and isremoved. The reason for this ringing process is the fact _
that a tree which is ringed produces almost twice as much fruit as an
unringed one, although the fruits of the latter are much sweeter. These
seedless jujube fruits are generally steamed shortly after they have been
collected; then they are dried again and in this state they are kept
throughout the whole winter until the next summer. With the Chinese -
fruit growers themselves they are not as great favorites as one would ©
suspect. This is accounted for by their lack of sweetness and the steam-
ing process they have to undergo, while the ordinary varieties are much |
sweeter and can be eaten straightaway. 'Tothe western palate, however,
they appeal strongly and bear some comparison to an intermediate
flavor between raisins and candied citron rind. They can be served as
sweetmeats by themselves or mixed with peanuts; they can also be
stewed with millet or rice, and compotes and cake fillings can be made
from them and in all their various forms they are quite acceptable.
When once successfully growing in the United States, attempts should
be made to cross this variety with the larger fruited forms, so as to obtain ~
more variation in the size of the fruit.’’ (Meyer.)

35254. From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1022, March 30, 1913.)
A variety of jujube, called Wu hu tsao, or Ta tsao, coming from a differ-
ent locality than the preceding number; otherwise the same remarks
apply to it.” (Meyer.) ;

35255. From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1023, March 30, 1913.)
A variety of jujube, called Tze lin tsao, meaning ‘scarlet jujube.’ Fruits
as large as small eggs. The trees are of rather dense growth, possess
many slender branches, and the young wood is quite spiny. These
trees are not ringed. This variety is but sparingly cultivated, as it
seems to produce very few suckers.’’ (Meyer.)

35256. From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1024, March 30, 1913.)
A variety of jujube, called Tang tsao, meaning ‘sugar jujube.’ The fruits
are large, of very elongated shape, and thinner in the middle than at
both ends. Trees of vigorous growth, having many branches, which
arespiny when young. A rare variety, which is not ringed.”’ (Meyer.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913. 29

35253 to 35262—Continued.

For an illustration of the jujube tree of the Tang variety, as found grow-
ing in China, see Plate IV.

35257. From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1025, March 30, 1913.)

A variety of jujube, called Hsiao tsao, meaning ‘small jujube.’ The

trees do not grow large, possess but few spines, and are very productive.

When over 40 years old, however, they cease to bear paying crops.

The fruits are of a bright brown-red color, are small in size, but they

are very sweet and much beloved by the people, who have big orchards

-of them. This variety is ringed in the same way as the seedless
jujube.”’ ( Meyer.) .

35258. CUDRANIA TRICUSPIDATA (Carr.) Bureau. Che.

( Maclura tricuspidata Carr.)

From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1026, March 30, 1913.) A wild
shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree, found in dry places. Called by the
Chinese Tcho sang, which means ‘wild mulberry.’ The leaves are used for
feeding silkworms in times of scarcity of mulberry leaves. This plant makes
an impression similar to the Osage orange, but is of much smaller dimensions.
Can be utilized in the drier parts of the United States as a hedge plant around
gardens and as fence material on farms, while it also can be employed for bank-
binding purposes in the milder, semiarid sections. This shrub is very thorny
and can serve therefore very well for hedge purposes.’’ (Meyer.)

Rooted plants. ‘‘ Plants of this same species (S. P. I. No. 34493) introduced
by Mr. E. H. Wilson have fruited at Augusta, Ga., in the nurseries of P. J.
Berckmans Co., and the fruit is sweet and edible. It is closely related to our
native Osage orange, Toxylon pomiferum (Maclura aurantiaca), and has been
hybridized with it. There are other edible-fruited species also, so this intro-
duction opens up a most interesting field for the breeder.’’ (Fairchild.)

For an illustration of the edible fruit of the che tree, showing its manner of
growth upon the branches, see Plate V.

35259. AILANTHUS CACODENDRON (Ehrh.) Schinz and Thellung.
(A. glandulosa Desf.) Tree of heaven.

From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1027, March 30, 1913.) Variety
umbraculifera. A variety of the tree of heaven, which grows much more com.
pactly and bears fewer seeds than the ordinary variety. To be tried especially
in the drier parts of the United States.’’ (Meyer.)

Rooted plants.

35260. ZizipHus JusuBA Miller. Jujube.

(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

‘ From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1028, March 30, 1913.) Coming
.. from the same trees from which the scions under No. 1021 (S. P. I. No. 35253)
q were taken.’’ ( Meyer.)
rs Rooted plants.
' 35261. Tamarix sp. Tamarisk.
; From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1029, March 31, 1913.) A tamarisk
M occurring on sandy and alkaline lands here and there. The Chinese call it
4 Hong ching and cut the twigs every autumn, making baskets from them. This
plant possesses considerable bank and sand binding qualities and may be

experimented with for these purposes in the drier parts of the United States.”
( Meyer.)

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35253 to 35262—Continued.
35262. SaLix sp. Willow.
From Laoling, Shantung, China. ‘‘(No. 1030, March 31, 1913.) A tall-—
growing willow, occurring on rather dry soil, called by the Chinese Tsuan

shin lin, meaning more or less ‘sky-piercing willow.’ Of value as an avenue |
and park tree in the drier parts of the United States.’’ ( Meyer.)

35268. Driospyros KAKI L. f. Persimmon.

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. George H. Scidmore, American .
consul general. Received May 6, 1913.

‘‘Scions from a hardy persimmon tree of the ‘sheep-nose’ variety growing on the
compound of this consulate general.’’ (Scidmore.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 34697 and 35223 for previous introductions.

35264. CARICA PAPAYA L. Papaya. |

From Gonda, United Provinces, India. Presented by Rev. N. L. Rockey, district
superintendent, Methodist Episcopal Church. Received May 5, 1913.

‘‘Seeds of the following-described fruit. I have imported papayas from the Okinawa
Islands and have crossed them with the Indian varieties with very fine results. The
fruit was 11 inches long and 18 inches in girth, flesh very thick, 13 inches, sweet, and
ate like a food rather than a dessert.’’ (Rockey.) .

35265 to 35279.

From Russia. Presented by Mr. Alexander Kol, Russian Government Assistant
Agricultural Commissioner, St. Louis, Mo., who secured them from Mr. Pullman, —
of Bogorodsky Experiment Field, Government of Kursk. Also twosamples from —
Charkof Agricultural Selection Station. Received May 8, 1913.

35265. TRIFOLIUM SUAVEOLENS Willdenow. Persian clover.

‘‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 134. Persian clover No. 77 of Charkof
Selection Station.”’

35266. TrRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM L. Crimson clover.
‘‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 137. Charkof Selection Station No. 78.”
85267. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 307. Bogorodsky Experiment Field
No. 9, fifth generation.”

35268. TRIFOLIUM AGRARIUM L. Golden clover.

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 311. Bogorodsky Experiment Field
Woxa?? |

35269. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 312. Bogorodsky Experiment na
No. 6:7

35270. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. | Red clover.

‘‘Foliosum. Russian Agricultural Agency No. 313. Bogorodsky Experi-
ment Field No. 13.”’ j

35271. TRIFOLIUM ARVENSE L. Rabbit-foot clover. |

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 314. fee penRge aE Experiment Field
Woxs2?

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4 85265 to 35279—Continued.
85272. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

‘‘Silvestris. Russian Agricultural Agency No. 315. Bogorodsky Experi-
ment Field No. 10.”’

35273. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 316. Bogorodsky Experiment Field
No. 7, from Perm.’’
35274. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 317. Bogorodsky Experiment Field
No. 8, early, wild.”’
35275. TRIFOLIUM ELEGANS Savi. Clover.

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 318. Bogorodsky Experiment Field
No. 4, with a mixture of Lotus corniculatus.’’ (Brown seeds.)

35276. TRIFOLIUM ALPESTRE L. Clover.

“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 319. Bogorodsky Experiment Field
No. 2. Shadow loving.’’

35277. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 320. Bogorodsky Experiment Field

No. 11, second generation, No. 65. With white spots near the base of the

leaves.”’

35278. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
‘“Albiflorum No. 103, second generation. Russian Agricultural Agency

No. 321. Bogorodsky Experiment Field No. 13. According to Mr. Pull-

man, the pure yellow seeds are pure red clover, those colored are from a hybrid

of white and red clover.’’

35279. TRIFOLIUM MONTANUM L. Clover.
“Russian Agricultural Agency No. 322. Bogorodsky Experiment Field

No. 5.” -

355 80 and 35381. Ipomoea BaTATAS (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.

From Callao, Peru. Presented by Mr. Luther K. Zabriskie, deputy consul.
Received April 14, 1914.
_ Tubers of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Zabriskie:

35280.

“Sweet potato from Lurin. Native to the valley of Canete, in the southern
part of Peru. Has a white exterior, but is yellow within. Has an especially
sweet taste and is generally preferred by the Peruvians to other sweet potatoes.”’
35281.

“ Purple-skinned sweet potato. Grown in the coastal regions of Peru.’’

$5282 and 35283.
a _ From Guemes, Argentina. Presented by Mr. H. F. Schultz, director of the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station and Nursery. Received May 9, 1913.
35282. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

“Seeds from fruits picked from a tree on the property of Srs. Bonino y Seg-
giario, Betania, Province of Salta, belonging to the Mexican type of Persea.
The fruits are rather small, purple skinned (the progeny occasionally green

32

35282 and 35283—Continued.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

skinned), of good flavor, and very early producers. The above-named gen- ,
tlemen own some seedlings from fruits of the same tree, which, when 3 years —
old, carried over 80 fruits, some having dropped off when I observed the tree. —
The trees are of tall, upright growth, but otherwise present the same appear-
ance as trees of the usual Mexican type. I have a few of the same variety
of seedlings in my nurseries here which failed to take in budding and when 18
months old flowered, but did not set fruit; the trees are now 3 meters high. —
I expect these same seedlings to produce quite a number of fruits this year. —
It may be of interest to you that I have budded about 50 seedlings to one of
the best varieties of Mexican-type avocado found in Campo Santo (Salta), and
20 to the other type (which I will call Peruvian type, because I am informed that
the seeds from which the tree furnishing the budwood was grown were imported ;
from Peru) and that the latter buds made as good a union on the Mexican-
type stock and are growing just as well as they could be expected to do on the
Peruvian stock. In other words, the Peruvian type, of which the Trapp,
Pollock, etc., are representatives, does equally well on the Mexican, fragrant-
leaf type of seedlings as when budded on seedlings of its own type.

‘‘Avocados, or paltas as they are called here, are grown in limited numbers _
in Campo Santo and Betania, about 20 kilometers from this place. The trees
flower in September and mature their fruit, depending on climatic conditions,
in February and March. There are no systematically planted groves here,
only a few scattered trees which, however, bring good returns to their owners. _
The fruits are all pear shaped, 8 to 11 centimeters long, and 4 to 5 centimeters
in diameter; the seed is seldom loose. The flavor does not quite reach in
nuttiness that of the best Florida-grown avocado, but is very satisfactory. — 7
In recent years a few trees of the Peruvian type have been planted in this
neighborhood and yield much better returns, not quantitatively, butin quality _
and size. In Tucuman (Lules, San Pablo, etc.) I have seen trees of the
Peruvian large-fruited type which were yielding very satisfactory crops and —
fruit of very good quality. The latter ones sell in Buenos Aires at $3.50 and
$3 paper. ($1.54 and $1.32 United States currency) per dozen, but are not
sufficiently well known to the public to have caused a great demand. The
Mexican-type fruits sell at from $2 to $3 paper locally and in the Salta city
market. The manager of an English company in the Province of Jujuy is
making great efforts to establish a large avocado grove and has imported, upon
my advice, quite a number of Trapp and some Pollock plants from Florida. —
Unfortunately the plants generally arrive in pitiful shape.” (Schultz.)

35283. ANNONA CHERIMOLA L. Cherimoya. —

‘‘Seeds from some choice fruits presented to me by the late Sr. Delfin Perez,
Finca ‘El Carmen,’ Campo Santo, Province of Salta. The cherimoya was
introduced into Campo Santo from Peru about 50 years ago, and while the —
famous ‘oldest residents’ who heard the tales of the original importers claim |
that the fruits have degenerated greatly, it must be admitted that the quality ;
of the present-grown cherimoyas in this region is very fine indeed. I havell
never eaten as good cherimoyas in Central America or in the United States |
as are produced here; their flavor and aroma are exquisite and their textiaill
velvety and most delicious. The beautifully fragrant, creamlike pulp melts |
in the mouth like the best ice cream, and were it not for the somewhat objec-
tionable seeds a finer fruit could not be imagined. After sampling the locally
produced cherimoya I feel no hesitancy in withdrawing the statement which —
I made in the United States before visiting this country that cherimoya culture |
had no important future in the United States. California can undoubtedly

PLATE III.

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Inventory 35, Seeds and Plants Imported.

Inventory 35, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE V.

FRUITING BRANCHES OF THE CHE TREE (CUDRANIA TRICUSPIDATA (CARR.) BUREAU).
(S. P. I. No. 35258.) SLIGHTLY LESS THAN NATURAL SIZE.

Unlike the Osage orange ( Toxzylon pomijerum or Maclura aurantiaca), to which this is related,
its pink fruits are edible and though not of good quality are keenly relished by stock. The
plant is spiny and can be used for hedges, and being smaller may prove to have an advan-
tage over the Osage orange for garden-hedge purposes. A hybrid between it and the Osage

orange has already been produced. It appears to be hardy as far north as Washington.

Photographed by Bisset, (P10356FS), November 7, 1912, Atlanta, Ga.

Inventory 35, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VI.

EDIBLE ACORNS OF THE CHINESE OAK (PASANIA CORNEA (LOUR.) OERSTED). (S. P. I.
No. 35320.) NATURAL SIZE.

These hard-shelled acorns of the evergreen oak of South China have brilliant white kernels
which are devoid of all astringency and are as sweet as chestnuts, with the firm texture of
hazelnuts. They are sold by the bushel in the markets of Hongkong. The tree is evergreen
and has shown @ surprising degree of hardiness for a subtropical oak. It deserves to be
tested in the Gulf States. Photograph (P9595FS), April 11, 1912.

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35282 and 35283—Continued. |

_ produce at least as good cherimoyas as are raised in this country and, as soon
___as people acquire a taste for them and learn to know and appreciate the fruit,
cherimoya culture will become quite an important addition to horticulture

in that State.” (Schuliz.)

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$5284. VicIA ATROPURPUREA Desfontaine. Vetch.

From Tangent, Oreg. Purchased from Mr. L. B. Luper. Received May 7, 1913.
“* Purple. ”?

35285. Annona Muricata L. — Soursop.

From Liberia. Presented by Mr. J. W.T. Duvel, of the Bureau of Plant Industry,
who received them from Mr. John D. Shanahan, who collected them on a
trip to the west coast of Liberia. Received May 8, 1913.

“The fruit has a delicious but overpowering flavor, and it strikes me that
it would make good flavoring for ice-cream soda and other drinks.” (J. D.
Shanahan.) ;

35286. EREMURUS HIMALAICUS Baker.

_ From Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland. Presented by Sir F. W. Moore, director,
Royal Botanic Gardens. Received May 9, 1913.

_ Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial with stout scapes bearing large white
flowers, found on the drier slopes of the Himalayas at an elevation of 7,000 to 10,000
feet, in the northwestern part of India and in eastern Turkestan.

9287 to 35314.

_ Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer for the Department of
Agriculture. Received May 10, 1913. Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

35287. Zizipnus JusuBa Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)
“Spinosa. (No. 1782a, Peking, China, March 18, 1913.) The wild jujube,
@ very spiny shrub often growing into a small tree; very drought resistant;
_ sometimes used in China as a stock to graft the larger varieties upon. Has
weedy tendencies, but may be given a test as a stock in very dry and alkaline
_ regions. These seeds were collected on the city wall of Peking. ”

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85288. CorYLUS MANDSHURICA Maxim. Hazelnut.

“(No. 1783a, Harbin, Manchuria, March 1, 1913.) A hazelnut found wild
in the hilly parts of Manchuria, very resistant to cold and drought. The
hulls of this hazelnut are very thick and hard, while the kernels are small.
The people, however, collect them and eat them mostly roasted and salted,
and in that way they taste very good indeed. To be tested especially in the
northwest Plains section of the United States. Obtained on the market in
Harbin.”

35289. Pinus cEMBRA sIBIRICA Loudon. Siberian stone pine.

“(No. 1784a, Tomsk, Siberia, Feb. 1, 1913.) A native Siberian pine, grow-
___ ing into a stately tree, producing fine white lumber. Bears heavy cones full of
edible seeds, which are freely sold in western and central Siberia. The trees
- naturally prefer a climate with cool nights, and probably will not thrive in the
eastern United States. To be tested in the higher elevated regions of North
_ America and in southern Alaska. Native Russian name Kedr. Obtained on
the market in Tomsk.”’ :

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34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35287 to 35314—Continued.

35290. Pinus cEMBRA srerricA Loudon. Siberian stone pine.

‘““(No. 1785a, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia; Feb. 6, 1913.) This is apparently a
variety with light-colored seeds; otherwise, the same remarks apply to it as to
the preceding number.”’

35291. Pinus KoralensIs Sieb. and Zucc. Korean pine.

‘““(No. 1786a, Harbin, Manchuria, Mar. 1, 1913.) A tall-growing pine occur-
ring in large forests in Chosen (Korea), Manchuria, and eastern Siberia. Grows —
into a large tree and produces valuable lumber. The edible seeds are collected
and sold as delicacies on some markets in Manchuria and eastern Siberia. To
be tested in the cooler sections of the United States, especially in the Rocky
Mountain region.”’

35292. Pinus KoRAIENSIS Sieb. and Zucc. Korean pine.

‘““(No. 1787a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) The same remarks
apply to this number as to the preceding one. This and the following numbers ©
up to 1798a, inclusive, 12 different species all told, were given to us by Dr.
Nishimura, a naturalist connected with the South Manchurian Railway at
Mukden, who informed me that the Japanese are trying all these trees and
others besides in afforestation and reforestation experiments in Manchuria, so
as to alleviate the dearth of lumber under which the southern part of Manchuria
suffers now. In some of the more sheltered mountain valleys they are begin-
ning to be quite successful already and are teaching the Chinese that it is better
to plant than to cut and burn, as has been the practice heretofore.’’

35293. PINUS DENSIFLORA Sieb. and Zucc. Pine.

“‘(No. 1788a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A hardy pine, occurring
in northern and central China, withstanding long droughts and alkali in the
soil quite well. Not of very fast growth. The lumber is apparently of no great
value, as the stems are often crooked. As an ornamental evergreen in the
drier Western States it probably will serve very well, while it also may supply
lumber for farm purposes.”’

35294. Pinus THUNBERGI Parl. Pine.

““(No. 1789a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A well-known pine
occurring in Japan, Manchuria, and China. Produces fine lumber.”’

35295. Larix LEPTOLEPIS (Sieb. and Zucc.) Gordon. Larch.

(No. 1790a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A larch common in
Japan, now being experimented with by the Japanese in southern Manchuria
as a timber tree. Succeeds fairly well in that dry climate, but does not make
a quick growth.”

35296. ABIES FIRMA Sieb. and Zucc. Spruce.

“(No. 1791a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A well-known Japanese
fir, possessing value as a lumber tree, also used for ornamental purposes, being
experimented with by the Japanese in southern Manchuria.”’

35297. CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA (L. f.) Don.

*“(No. 1792a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) An important Japanese
lumber tree, occurring also in south and central China. It is being tested by
the Japanese as a timber tree in sheltered mountain valleys in southern Man-
churia. Can be planted denser than perhaps any other evergreen conifer.”’
35298. CHAMAECYPARIS PISIFERA (Sieb. and Zucc.) Endlicher.

‘“(No. 1793a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A timber tree from Japan,
now being experimented with for pene see purposes in southern Manchuria.”

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85299. CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA (Sieb. and Zucc.) Endlicher.

“‘(No. 1794a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A timber tree from Japan,
now being experimented with by the Japanese in southern Manchuria for
afforestation purposes.”’

85300. -SciapopPirys VERTICILLATA (Thunb.) Sieb. and Zucc.

““(No. 1795a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A coniferous tree. A
Japanese timber tree, experimented with like preceding number.”

85301. ZxrLKovA sEeRRATA (Thunb.) Makino.
(Zelkova acuminata Planch.)

*“(No. 1796a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) A very useful timber
tree from Japan, now being experimented with by the Japanese in southern
Manchuria to supply strong wood for carpentering purposes.”’

35302. Ruus vERNIcIFLUA Stokes. Lacquer tree.
(Rhus vernicifera DC.)

*“(No. 1797a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) The well-known lacquer
tree from China and Japan, now being experimented with by the Japanese in
sheltered mountain localities in southern Manchuria.”’

35303. JuGLANS MANDSHURICA Maxim. Manchurian walnut.

“*(No. 1798a, Mukden, Manchuria, Mar. 11, 1913.) The Manchurian walnut,
a stately timber tree, occurring in Manchuria and Japan. It is very sensitive
to late frosts and on that a has proved to be a tree difficult to grow away
from its native countries.’

35304. Pyrus UssSURIENSIS Maxim. Pear.

(No. 1799a, Harbin, Manchuria, Mar. 1, 1913.) A wild pear occurring in
many places in eastern Siberia, Manchuria, and North China. This pear
is probably the hardiest on the globe, withstanding temperatures where all
other pears succumb. In central Siberia and in St. Petersburg this is the
only pear that survives the winters unprotected. The fruits are rather small
and inedible except after having been frozen or cooked, but the remark-
able hardiness of this pear puts it in the front rank as a factor in breed-
ing experiments with the aim to create hardier pears. This pear possesses
a persistent calyx and has a very short peduncle, while the true Pyrus
sinensis has a very long peduncle and the calyx drops off perfectly as soon as
the fruit is formed. There are also several important differences between the
two in so far as characteristics of bark, foliage, and general looks are concerned.
See notes under S. P. I. No. 20336.”

35305. Sorsus aucuparia L. Mountain ash.
(Pyrus aucuparia Ehrh.)

“(No. 1800a, Kozlof, Tambof Government, Jan. 21, 1913.) Forma /ructi
dulcis. A few dried fruits of a variety of rowan tree bearing berries of a pleasant,
sweet taste; selected and presented to us by Mr. I. V. Mijurin, plant breeder
at Kozlof, Russia. These seeds to be planted in a cool locality where the
mountain ash thrives well, Portland, Oreg., for instance.”’

35306. VITIS AMURENSIS X RIPARIA. Grape.

“(No. 1801a, Kozlof, Tambof Government, Russia, Jan. 21, 1913.) A few
dried fruits of a hybrid grape which is perfectly hardy in central Russia. The
berries are small, but possess a good flavor, and they probably can be much
improved by further selection. This hybrid was obtained by Mr. I. V. Mijurin,
plant breeder at Kozlof, Russia.’’

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35287 to 35314—Continued.

35307. AMmyYGDALUS DAvipIANA (Carr.) B. S. and Z. Chinese wild peach.
(Prunus davidiana Franchet.)

‘““(No. 1802a, Peking, China, Mar. 20, 1913.) A few seeds of this remark-
able wild peach, upon which the Chinese graft practically all sorts of stone
fruits. See former notes (S. P. I. No. 22009). Collected in gardensin Peking.”
385308. RIBEs sp. Currant.

‘““(No. 1803a, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Feb. 6, 1913.) A species of currant
bearing small, reddish berries, coming from the Amur district, proving to be
very hardy in the rather uncongenial climate of Krasnoyarsk. Obtained from
Dr. V. M. Krutoffski, in whose garden this currant bush flourishes. Of value
probably in the northwestern Plains section of the United States.”

85309. RIBES sp. Currant.

‘““(No. 1804a, Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Feb. 7, 1913.) A species of currant
bearing relatively small berries of a dark-red color and a sourish taste. Pre-
serves made from them have a most excellent taste. Occurs only in damp
places in shady situations here and there in the northern Altai Mountains.
Obtained from Mr. A. Y. Tugarinoff, curator of the Krasnoyarsk Museum, who
collected them in the mountains of the southern part of the Province of Yeni-
seisk. The local name of this berry is Kazirkan; may be expected to thrive
in the higher mountain regions of the United States; alto in Alaska. Sow in
a peaty soil and keep shady and moist.”

35310. JUNIPERUS DAVURICA Pallas. Juniper.

“(No. 1805a, Chita, Transbaikalia, Siberia, Feb. 14, 1913.) A very hardy
juniper of low-spreading habits, occurring only in a few localities in Trans-
baikalia, which possesses an extreme continental climate which is subject to
tremendous fluctuations in temperature. This juniper may prove to be of
value as an ornamental evergreen around homes in the northwestern Plains
of the United States. Obtained from Mr. M. M. Timogoviisch, a plant col-
lector at Chita, Siberia.’’

35311. Mepicaco Fratcoata L. Alfalfa.

‘*(No. 1806a, St. Petersburg, Russia, Dec. 12, 1912.) Seeds of the Burkoon,
as this plant is called in southeastern Russia. These seeds were collected in
the eastern part of Russia and obtained from Mr. A. D. Woeikoff, a nurseryman
and plant collector at Novospassko, Syzran Government, Russia.”’
35312. Mepicaco FaLcata L. Alfalfa.

‘*(No. 1807a, Issyl-kul, western Siberia, Jan. 27,1913.) Seed of the Sholteek,
as this yellow alfalfa is called in western Siberia. Obtained from Mr. I. M.
Karsin, a gentleman much interested in the improvement of local forage plants
and grains, living at Issyl-kul, western Siberia. These seeds were collected in
the Omsk district, western Siberia, and are a distinct strain, different from the
varieties that occur in eastern Russia.’’

35313. ONnosrycHis vutcaris Hill. Sainfoin.
(Onobrychis viciaefolia Scop.)

‘*(No. 1808a, Issyl-kul, western Siberia, January 27,1913). Szbirica. Anative
west Siberian forage plant obtained from Mr. I. M. Karsin, at Issyl-kul, who
believes that this western Siberian form of sainfoin is bound to play a great role —
some of these daysas a late fodder crop in dry regions with short growing seasons.
This sainfoin thrives best in a soil which contains considerable lime.” |

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to 35314—Continued.
35314. Triticum Durum Desi. Durum wheat.
*““(No. 1809a, Issyl-kul, western Siberia, January 27,1913.) Var. melanopus
K6érnicke. A few ears of a valuable black-bearded summer durum wheat
having the bracts close together. Selected by Mr. I. M. Karsin, at Issyl-kul,
who finds that, in dry western Siberia, wheat with short dense ears requires
less moisture to mature and is less easily injured by long drought than wheat
with long, loose, open ears. This variety, melanopus, especially needs but
little moisture to ripen fully.”

315 to 35317. Gossypium sp. Cotton.

From Ibadan, Southern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. Frank Evans, Department
of Agriculture. Received May 1, 1913.

35315. ‘“‘Agege.”’ 35317. ‘‘Meko.”’
35316. ‘‘Ishan.”’

**The field characteristics of the Meko and Ishan varieties of cotton are very
much alike, the only obvious differences being in the seed. The Meko hasa
fuzzy seed while the Ishan is clean seeded, with the exception of a small tuft
at the beak. Although treated as annuals, both varieties are perennial and
mature into tall shrubs about 15 feet high, having numerous suberect and some-
times rather drooping branches; the internodes are long, which character com-
bined with the tall habit gives them a straggly appearance. Both varieties
appear liable to the same diseases. Two diseases common in this district are
confined to them and so far have not attacked the American varieties under
trial. One of these diseases is a peculiar leaf-curl which affects the whole plant;

‘the other disease is also of a very marked character and attacks the veins of the
leaves, turning them black with formations of a yellow, waxy material. Both
diseases are under investigation.” (Evans.)

“Local varieties, and have probably been grown in west Africa for 200 to 300
years. They resemble the Peruvian types in seed and lint. There is a recent
English work on the agriculture of the British West African colonies which
gives a chapter on the cotton of the region.” (F. L. Lewton.)

$5318. Brassica INsuLaRis Moris.
_ From La Moriola, Ventimiglia, Italy. Presented by Prof. Alwin Berger, director,
Botanic Gardens. Received April 10, 1913.

4 “‘Supposed to be one of the parent forms of the garden cabbages.” (D. N. Shoe-
maker.)

5319. Cocos nuciFERA L. Coconut.
_ From Cape San Blas. Presented by Mr. Robert Wilcox, Colon, Panama, through
_ Mr. J. C. Kellogg, American consul. Received May 13, 1913.

large oval coconut.” (0. F. Cook.)

PASANIA CORNEA (Lour.) Oersted. Evergreen oak.
. (Quercus cornea Lour.)

2 rom Hongkong, China. Purchased from Mr. H. Green, superintendent, Botan-
4 aa and Forestry Department. Received at the Plant Introduction Field
pate, Chico, Cal., May 12, 1913.

n evergreen oak said to be a very showy ornamental, but interesting particularly
a ise it bears acorns as hard shelled as the nuts of the American hickory, which

388 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

contain kernels almost as sweet as the Spanish chestnut. These acornsaresoldinthe

markets of Canton and Hongkong in large quantities and are keenly relished, not only
by the orientals, but also by Europeans. Although difficult to predict how hardy
this species will be in America, it is worthy of trial in all regions where citrus fruits

can be grown. A single specimen at my place in Maryland lived through two winters —
and grew slowly, although the temperature dropped to —17° F. It succumbed the —

third winter, however, although it was a very mild open one.” (Fairchild.)

For an illustration of the hard-shelled edible acorns of this evergreen Chinese oak,

see Plate VI.

35321. OpuNnrTIA FICUS-INDICA (L.) Miller. Prickly pear.
From Valparaiso, Chile. Presented by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received May 14, 1913.
Cuttings.
35322. CAPSICUM ANNUUM L. Red pepper.

From Budapest, Hungary. Presented through Mr. F. E. Mallett, vice consul
general. Received May 15, 1913.

**Seeds from the Kalocsa district.”

353823. Mipa ACUMINATA (R. Br.) Kuntze. , Quandong.

(Fusanus acuminatus R. Br.)

From Sydney, New South Wales; Australia. Purchased from Anderson & Co. :

Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., March 10, 1913.

“The quandong, which is found in all the States of the Commonwealth except
Tasmania, is a beautiful evergreen tree, finally attaining a height of about 30feet. It
has opposite lance-shaped leaves, mostly 2 or 3 inches long, and rather numerous
insignificant flowers arranged on small, terminal branches. These are succeeded by
globular fruits, about three-fourths of an inch in diameter, of a reddish color when

ripe, and in that condition are often called ‘native peaches.’ When the quandong —
is carrying a crop of fruit the smaller branches often become pendulous from the weight —

of it, and then the tree is decidedly ornamental and produces a very fine effect in the
landscape. The succulent outer part of the fruit is acidulous, but can be made into
an excellent preserve and jelly, having a flavor somewhat similar to guava conserve.

It can also be used for tarts or pies or served with cream. The outer covering, after

the nuts have been extracted, may be dried either in the sun or in an evaporator. The

nuts, which are called quandongs, have edible and nutritious kernels of a very pleas-
ant flavor. They contain a large percentage of oil, which burns readily, producinga

bright light. The oil can be expressed from the kernels by ordinary methods, and

may eventually prove of considerable commercial importance. The hard, curiously —

and deeply pitted nuts are often pierced and strung as necklaces, bracelets, and other
ornaments and are much prized for such purposes. These inland quandongs must
not be confounded with those that grow in the warmer coast districts, for they are
produced on a different kind of tree, of which the botanical name is Elaeocarpus
grandis. The trunk of the inland quandong is not of great dimensions, for it rarely
exceeds 8 or 9 inches in diameter. Its timber is hard, close in the grain, not liable to
split or warp, and when mature of a yellowish color. It is easy to work, and on being

freshly cut or reworked emits a pleasant fragrance. It is suitable for turnery and —

cabinet work, and has been recommended for wood engraving. The smooth surface
takes a fine polish. At one time the wood of the quandong was employed by the
aborigines in the interior to produce fire, and the fruit, including the nut, constituted

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an important article of their food. The leaves are useful feed for stock in adverse
_ seasons, and both cattle and sheep often eat the young seedlings and taller plants
_ even when other feed is plentiful in the pastures. In consequence of this, the tree
is not so plentiful in some districts as formerly. This tree is well worth extensively
4 planting in the interior about homesteads, from both an ornamental and an economic
point of view. The drought-enduring qualities of established trees are remarkable,
_ for their growth seems to be neither seriously affected by the hot winds that are period-
_ ically experienced in summer nor by the long periods of dry weather which prevail
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_ in adverse seasons. There would be no difficulty in bringing it under systematic
_ cultivation, for when left unmolested for a time it produces quantities of fruit, and
_ under ordinary conditions the nuts germinate readily. Under cultivation the succu-
_ lent portion of the fruit might be considerably increased and the kernel enlarged,
_ which would add greatly to its importance as a fruit and nut producing tree. Plants
_ grown from seeds in nursery rows do not bear transplanting very well, for if the root
_ system of the young seedlings is disturbed they will take some time to recover or
they may eventually die. The nuts, therefore, should be planted where it is intended
that the trees are to grow permanently, and the best time to do this is in the early

- autumn or early spring, when the earth is moist. The nuts should be left covered
with about 1 inch of soil. If the trees are intended for growing in rows or in groups,
the nuts should be planted not less than 15 feet apart, and it is advisable to set two

_ together in case one fails to germinate. Should both germinate, the weaker of the
two seedlings should be cut out when about 2 years old. The following method of
raising seedlings I have found very successful: In 3-inch flower pots that have been
_ drained and filled nearly to the brim with a light compost, one nut was planted in
the center of each, and left covered with a quarter of an inch of soil. The pots were

| then plunged to the rim in a bed of ashes in a sunny position and regularly watered.
_ In a short time the nuts germinated, and the young seedlings were large and strong
_ enough for transplanting in about 18 months. The young plants I had under cultiva-
_ tion made about 1 foot of growth annually. Germination may, under some conditions,
é be facilitated by slightly cracking the nut, but very great care must be taken not to
injure the kernel containing the germ. Only the best developed nuts from the ripest
fruits should be selected for planting, then there will be no difficulty in getting them
_ togerminate and develop into strong plants.”” (Fred Turner, F. L. S., Sydney Morning -
_ Herald, Dec. 16, 1912.)

For an illustration of the dried fruit and nuts of the Australian quandong tree, see
Plate VII.

35324 to 35399.
t ‘From Bangalore, Mysore, India. Presented by Mr. G. H. Krumbiegel, economic
botanist, Government Gardens. Received March 24, 1913.
__ Numbers in parentheses are exhibit numbers in the Official Handbook of Exhibits
_ of the Mysore Dasara Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition, 1912, in which certain
_ details concerning the yields and methods of cultivation of the respective numbers
_ are given.
_ Seeds of the following:
35324 to 35331. ELrusINne coracana (L.) Gaertn. Ragi.
35324. (725) White.
35325. (743) White, large seeded.
35326. (751) Dark red, large seeded.
35327. (754) Yellowish red.

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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35324 to 35399—Continued.
35328. (769) Light red, retaining the pericarp.
35329. (773) Black and red seed (the common kind).
35330. (796) Light red, large seeded.
35331. (798) White, easily decorticated.
385332. PaspALUM SCROBICULATUM L. : _ Kodo.
(807, 813, 822, 825, 830.)
Distribution.—A grass found throughout the warmer parts of India, wild and
cultivated, and generally distributed in the Tropics.

35333. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet.
(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.)
(1138.)
35334 to 35336. Panicum mimiARE Lamarck. Little millet.

35334. (949, 1023, 1025.)
Distribution.—A grass found in India and generally introduced in the

Tropics.
35335. (1027, 1063.) 35336. (993, 1070.)
85837 to 35342. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) Scribner. Millet.

(Setaria italica Beauv.)
35337. (939) Siberian millet.
35338. (944) Siberian millet.
35339. (946) Common millet.
35340. (965) Common mixed with Hungarian and Siberian millets.
35341. (1072) Siberian millet.
35342. (1076) Hungarian millet.
35343 to 35345. Do.icHos Birtorus L. |

35343. (1223.)
35344. (1237.)

” 35345. (1213, 1221, 1233, 1243, 1248.)

35346. PHasEOLUS MUNGO L. Urd.
(1294, 1295, 1300.)

35347. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.
(1313, 1318, 1327.) ;

35348. CasAn INDICUM Sprengel. | Pigeon pea.
(1169, 1204, 1205, 1206.) ,

35349. VIGNA CYLINDRICA (Stickman) Skeels. Catjang.

(Vigna catjang Walp.) f

(1331, 1333, 1834, 1335.)

35350. VIGNA CYLINDRICA (Stickman) Skeels. Catjang.
(1329, i332.)

35351 to 35354. DoticHos LABLaAB L. Bonavist bean.

35351. (1367, 1385.)

35352. (1362, 1372.)

35353. (1349, 1354, 1365.)

35354. (1350, 1374, 1380, 1381, 1383, 1384, 1386.)

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THE CHINESE EDIBLE HAW (CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA BUNGE). (S. P. I. No. 35456.)
NATURAL SIZE.

In the Shantung Province of China, Mr. Frank N. Meyer found orchards of this hawthorn of
considerable size. The fruits are stewed or candied or made into jellies or preserves, and
their characteristic flavor seems to have appealed strongly to European residents of China.
The culture of the hawthorn in China suggests that a horticultural study of our own species
of Crataegus should be made. Photograph (P13072FS), by Frank N. Meyer, Taianfu, Shan-
tung, China, March 20, 1914.

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(35324 to 35399—Continued.

85355 to 35367. Panicum mmiaceum L. Proso.
35355.
35356.
35357.
35358.
35359.
35360.
35361.
35362.
35363.
35364.
35365.
35366.
35367.

35868 to 35372. GurzoTIA ABYSSINICA (1. f£.) Cass. Niger.

**An annual herb from tropical Africa grown in oriental countries for its oil-
producing seeds. Thrives well in southern California and the Gulf States, but
requires a growing season too long for culture in the North. Grows readily in
light soils of moderate fertility.” (W. Van Fleet.)

35368.
35369.
35370.
35373 to 35380. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L.

(1165) Dark amber seed mixed with yellow and gray.
(941) Dark amber, few gray.

(1153) Amber, yellow, and gray.

(1166) Gray seed mixed with amber and yellow.
(994) Dark amber and gray.

(1157) Gray, amber, and yellow.

(1167) Gray, dark amber, and yellow.

(1160) Dark amber and gray mixed.

(1164) Amber, gray, and yellow.

(1154) Gray seed mixed with amber.

(1158) Gray seed.

(1156) Gray seed mixed with amber and yellow.
(1163) Dark amber seed mixed with gray.

(1456.) 7 35371. (1446.)
(1443.) 35372. (1447.)
(1444. )

Sesame.
(Sesamum indicum L.)

J “Annual herb, native to India and Egypt. Grown extensively in the Orient
_ for its oil-bearing seeds. Succeeds everywhere in warm and temperate cli-
mates. Prefers light, warm soils.”’

353783.
35374.
35375.
35376.

(W. Van Fleet.)

35381 to 35399. Ricinus communis L.
**A treelike perennial, native of tropical Africa.
ern countries for its oil-containing seeds.

__the United States.”’

85381.
35382.
35383.
35384.
35385.
35386.

— 35387.
35388.
35389.
35390.

(1484.)

(W. Van Fleet.)

(1426.) 35377. (1428.)
(1434.) 85378. (1432.)
(1421.) 35379. (1417.)
(1430.) 35380. (1433.)

Castor bean.

Grown as an annual in north-
Succeeds over the greater portion of

(1482.) 35391. (1476.)
' (1468.) 35392. (1467.)
(1500.) 353938. (1464.)
(1497.) 35394. (1511.)
(1478.) 35395. (1503.)
(1481.) 35396. (1504.)
(1498.) 35397. (1505.)
(1480.) 35398. (1488.)
(1483.) 35399. (1489.)

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35400. ARRACACIA XANTHORRHIZA Bancr. | Apio.

From Caracas, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received May 24, 1913.

‘“‘This plant is cultivated in the cooler mountain districts of northern South America,
where the roots form the staple diet of the inhabitants. The plant is somewhat like
the wild hemlock (Conium maculatum) but its leaves are broader, its stem not spotted,
and its flowers are of a dingy purple color; the roots are large and are divided into
several fleshy lobes of the size of a carrot, which when boiled are firm and have a
flavor intermediate between that of a chestnut and a parsnip.’”* (Masters, Treasury
of Botany.)

“Here the plant grows only in the mountains above 1,500 meters. I do not know
whether it reaches the freezing line, but everybody says it does not thrive at lower
altitudes.’’ (Pittier.)

Tubers.

35401. MerpicaGco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From China. Presented by Rev. Horace W. Houlding, South Chihli Mission,
Tai Ming-Fu, North China. Received May 27, 1913.

‘‘Seed grown on the mission farm in Chihli Province. This is self-seeded wild
alfalfa, called by the natives Yeh-mu hsu, which means ‘wild alfalfa’. It was grown
on high, uncultivated land. Seed was taken from very low grown prostrate plants
which bear blue flowers and coiled pods. Plants appear very much like white clover.
Collected August, 1912.’’ (Houlding.)

35402. AGROPYRON CRISTATUM (lu.) Beauv.

From Irkutsk, Russia. Presented by Mr. Victor Pissareff, director, Agricultural
Experiment Station of the Government of Irkutsk. Received April 28, 1913.

35403 to 35412. MANGIFERA spp. Mango.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. J. C. Koningsberger, director, Botanic
Garden. Received May 20, 1913.

Rooted cuttings of the following, except as otherwise stated:
35403. MANGIFERA FOETIDA Lour.
“(No. 1.) Var. mollis Blume. Mangga daging.”
M. foetida is described as follows:

‘‘Petals one twenty-fifth to two-fifths inch long, elliptical lanceolate; at the
base yellow, for the remaining part dark red except the top, which is colored
less dark red. The flowers lose more or less of their colors at the time of fading,
Stamen one, filament one-fifth to two-fifths inch long. Style almost terminal,
one-fifth inch long more or less. Disk almost absent. Fruit elliptical oblong.
oblique. Leaves elliptical; tip generally slightly emarginate, very thick and
firm, more or less plaited, 5 to 13 inches long, 2 to 5 inches broad. Tree 60 to
90 feet high. Flowering period, May to December. Fruit flesh yellow, with
the smell and flavor of turpentine. The fruits are eaten by the natives, who
often cultivate this species.’’ (Letter from the Director, Buitenzorg Botanic
Gardens, May 29, 1915.) ;

‘“‘Var. mollis Blume having medium sized, delicious fruits, appears to us from
the leaf to belong rather to M. indica than to MV. foetida; the native name mangga
(not /imoes) points to this, and the taste of the fruit (entirely without bad
odor or resinous) likewise.’’ (Koorders and Valeton, Boomsorten van Java, ot.
4, p. 90.) |

Distribution.—A large tree found throughout the islands of the Malay Ar-
chipelago.

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ae to 35412— Continued.
35404 to 35411. Maneirera rnpica L.
Malay names.
35404. ‘‘(No. 2.) Mangga arvemania.”’
35405. ‘“(No. 3.) Mangga golek.”’
Seedling.
35406. ‘“(No. 4.) Mangga madoe.”’
Seedlings.
35407. ‘“‘(No. 5.) Mangga tjéngkir.”’
35408. ‘‘(No.6.) Kapang. Mangga kapang.”’
35409. ‘‘(No.7.) Cheribon. Mangga gédong or cheribon.”’
35410. ‘“(No. 8.) Var. compressa. Mangga béngala.’’
. << 35411. ‘‘(No. 9.) Var. gratissima. Mangga wangié.”’
| 35412. MANGIFERA sp.
. Plant received without label.

35413 to 35416.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Division
of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received May 19, 1913.

Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Barrett:
35413. HeritreRa LITTORALIS Dryander. Dungon-late.

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“4 medium-sized tree with a dense crown, leaves entire, leathery, dark
4 green above and silvery beneath. The wood is very hard and durable and
q classed among the best of the Philippine hardwoods. The tree is a good orna-
mental and makes an excellent windbreak. It succeeds best on moist land and
grows well even in the proximity of salt water.”’

Distribution.—Along the coasts of India and islandsas far asthe Khasia Hills;
generally distributed on the coasts in the Tropics of the Old World.

35414. IpoMoza sp.

“Convolvulacee. A climber of medium vigorous growth with pure white,
very attractive flowers that are open until in the afternoon; season of flowering,
winter.”’

35415. OrRoxyYLon rnpicum (L.) Vent. Pinkapinkahan.

“‘A striking ornamental tree of the Bignoniaces; it attains a height of 5 or
more meters, with large compound leaves 1.5 meters long.”’

35416. ZizipHUS TRINERVIA (Cavan.) Poir. Ligaa.
(Ziziphus exserta DC.)

*‘A tall shrub or small, thorny tree of vigorous growth. This species may
prove a good stock for the improved varieties of Ziziphus jujuba in the Tropics,
____ where this species does not succeed well on its own roots. It should be planted
on well-drained land.”’

Distribution.—The vicinity of Manila in the island of Luzon.

35417. SMILAX OFFICINALIS H. B. K. Sarsaparilla.

_ From San Ramon, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Ad. Tonduz, botaniste ex-
plorador. eo May = 1913.

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35418. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.
From Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Arturo Zavala. Received
May 19, 1913.

35419 to 35425.
From Russia. Presented by Mr. Alexander Kol, Russian Government Assistant
Agricultural Commissioner, St. Louis, Mo. Received May 21, 1913.

35419. TrRIFOLIUM SUAVEOLENS Willd. Persian clover.
‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 184. Shabdar, Charkof Selection Station

No. 77.

35420. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.
‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 185. Tambof, Charkof Experiment Sta- —

tion No. 3. .

35421. Mepicaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 136. Common local alfalfa from Govern-
ment of Crimea, Charkof Experiment Station No. 5.
35422. AGROPYRON sp.

‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 301. Wheat-grass with narrow ears.
Kostichef Experiment Station, Samara.
35423. AGROPYRON cRISTATUM (L.) Beauv.

‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 303. Zhitniak. Wheat-grass with broad
ears. Kostichef Experiment Station, Samara.

85424. TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM L. Crimson clover.
‘“‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 137. Clover. Charkof Selection Station
No. 78.

35425. Latuyrus sativus L.
‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 309. Flat field peas. Verchnedne-
provsky Experiment Field, Yekaterinoslav.

35426. BRASSICA PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Pai ts’ai.
Grown at Arlington Farm from 8. P. I. No. 21625, 1912 seed. Received May 16,
1913.
“¢ Pai ts’a.”’
35427 and 35428. Merpicaco saTiva L. Alfalfa.

From Lima, Peru. Purchased from Dr. C. H. T. Townsend, chief entomologist,
Peruvian Department of Agriculture. Received May 14, 1913.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Townsend:
35427. ‘‘Chancay. Comes from the Sierra inside from Chancay, thus grown
at considerable altitude.”’
35428. ‘‘San Pedro. Comes from near Pacasmayo, grown near sea level,
produces sooner and with less water.”’

35429 to 35434.
From the Argentine Andes, south of Lago Nahuel Huapi. Presented by Dr.
Bailey Willis. Received March 31, 1913.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913, 45

35429 to 35434—Continued.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Dr. Willis:
_ 85429. Bromus sp.

““(No. 1.) Andes of Argentina, latitude 41° S., near Lago Hess. Burnt
mountain slopes, soil volcanic ash; altitude 800 meters. A grass growing in
buncheswaist high. Reported good horse feed and doing well when irrigated.”
35430. ELYMUS sp.

‘“‘(No. 2.) From same locality as No. 1 (S. P. I. No. 35429). Prevailing
pasture grass of the burnt forests. Said to be excellent feed and to be culti-
vated by the Chilean Indians, who cut it for hay.”

35431. AGROSTIS sp.

“(No. 3.) From same locality as above (S. P. 1. No. 35430). Pasto Arajia,
or spider grass. A fine red grass not considered valuable for feed.”
35432. JUNCOIDES sp.

““(No. 4.) Andes of Argentina, latitude 41° 30’ S. Planicie del Toro on Rio
Villegas. Altitude 900 meters. Pasto Colorado, a common ‘grass’ of the north-
ern pampas; not abundant here in the mountains at this altitude.”

35433. ELyMuUs sp.

**(No. 5.) From the same locality as No.4 (S. P. I. No. 35432). Cevarilla,a
grass that grows like wheat in moist places and is much valued for pasture.”
35434. TorRESIA sp.

““(No. 6.) From the same locality as Nos. 1 and 2 (S. P. I. Nos. 35429 and
35430). Coiron, the prevailing bunch-grass of the pampas of Patagonia, but
common here in the dry gravelly bench lands and plains.”

**All these grasses thrive and ripen where heavy frosts are frequent throughout the
summer.”

$5485 to 35448. Mepicaco saTIva lL. Alfalfa.

From Poona, India. Presented by Mr. T. Forster Main, deputy director of agri-

culture. Received May 23, 1913.

“From botanical examination it seems that practically the specimens do not show
any appreciable difference, the only slight differences which were noticed being the
more or less hairy nature of the leaves, the prominent or obscure toothing of their
me S Paw more or less emargination of their tips, and the smaller or larger size of
the Sirhe:? (Extract from his letter of April 4, 1913.)

_ Seeds of the following:

~ «85435. “No.1. Rajkot.” 35437. “No.3. Rajkot.”

35436. ‘No. 2. Rajkot.” 39438. ‘No. 4. Junagar.”’

35439. ‘No.5. Bhavnagar. Less hairy, large leaflets, 1} inches to 14 inches
long by one-fourth to one-half inch, oblanceolate, less emarginate, teeth
rather obscure.”

35440. ‘No.6. Manavadar. Small obovate-cuneate leaflets three-fourths
to 1 inch long by one-fifth to one-fourth inch broad, hairy on the under sur--
face, midrib, and nerves, with the apex emarginate and retuse.”

35441. “No.7. Januagar.”

35442. “No.8. Palitana No.1. Teeth of the leaflets more prominent. In-

- ferior quality.

_ 85448. “No. 9. Palitana No. 2. More or less like Manavadar, Good

variety.”

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

*

35444 to 35448. Hepysarvum spp.
From Albano, Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Dr. Veit Wittrock, director
of the Botanic Gardens. Received March 31, 1913.

35444. HeEpysARUM ALTaicuM Fisch.
(Hedysarum polymorphum Ledeb. ) :

Distribution.—The region of the Altai Mountains, in Siberia.

35445. HerpySARUM FLAVESCENS Regel and Schmalh.

See S. P. I. No. 33304 for previous introduction.
35446. HrpysARUM HEDYSAROIDES (L.) Stuntz.

(Hedysarum obscurum L.)

‘A hardy perennial from the Alps of Germany and Switzerland. It rarely
exceeds a foot in height and produces its spikes of pendulous flowers, which
are of a most beautiful purple color, in July and August.” (Botanical Magazine,
pl. 282.)

See S. P. I. No. 33306 for previous introduction.

35447. HEDYSARUM MULTIJUGUM Maxim. .

Distribution.—A shrubby legume found in desert places in southern Mon-
golia and in the Province of Kansu, in China.

35448. Hepysarum ALPinum L.
(Hedysarum sibiricum Poir.)

‘‘A very ornamental hardy perennial from Siberia. Stem tall, branched,
fluted. Leaves odd pinnate, leaflets about 12 pairs, ovate, obtuse with a small
mucro, ribbed with parallel veins on the underside. Flowers crimson, in long
racemes, on foot stalks longer than the leaves, produced cbr per from May
to August. (Botanical Magazine, pl. 2213.)

Se ee

35449 to 35455.
From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, University
of the Philippines, College of Agriculture. Received May 24, 1913.

Seeds of the following:
35449. Ficus utmirouia Lamarck. Fig.
‘‘A very good edible form of this common Philippine fig. Occasional indi- "
vidual trees of this small fig give very sweet and very palatable fruits. It — >
should certainly be a subject for some bea and selection work. Figs for —
moist, hot countries are a great desideratum.’’ (Baker.)
35450. MyristTicA PHILIPPENSIS Lamarck. Wild AGE
‘‘Dugéan.’ A fine tree. Apart from the interest in this fine forest tree as a
wild nutmeg, it is a tree of great ornamental value for the wet Tropics. (Baker.)
‘This is a small or medium sized tree reaching a height of 15 to 25 meters and —
a diameter of 60 or more centimeters. The bole is usually somewhat irregular, —
slightly buttressed, and yields lengths up to 12 meters. The crown is irregular
and somewhat dense, about one-third the height of the tree. This species is |
found scattered throughout the dipterocarp forests. It requires good soil and —
is fairly tolerant to shade. The bark is 4 to 6 millimeters in thickness, nearly
black in color, with light-brown patches where freshly shed; the inner bark is
brown to reddish brown in color and when cut exudes a thin red sap. The t
sapwood is very light creamy pink in color; the heartwood is slightly darker in
color, soft, moderately heavy, not durable, and somewhat spongy in texture.
It is used locally for light and temperate constructions, boxes, and dry measures.
(H. N. Whitford, The Forests of the Philippines, pt. 2, 1911.)

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35449 to 35455—Continued.

7 35451. PrraEecoLospium anGuLaTumM Bentham.
‘Ornamental small tree.’’ (Baker).

35452. Prraecorosrum rosatum Bentham.

; ‘“‘Small tree with very large ornamental red pods. Valuable as a tropical
ornamental, especially so far as the red pods, in which, after they open, the
blue seeds hang for a long time.’’ (Baker).
“This Pithecolobium goes under the name of Anagap, or Bansilak. It is
a small or medium sized tree, with large red, deeply lobed and curved pods.
The wood of this tree is used to some extent.”” (H. N. Whitford, The Forests
of the Philippines, pt. 2, 1911.)
35453. Premna oporata Blanco.
: (Premna pubescens Blume.)
;
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>
:

“The leaves are rich in an unknown essential oil, which possesses marked
insecticidal power. The leaves dried and powdered are used by the natives
for lice on poultry and other animals.’’ (Baker.)

35454. SIMEROXYLON sp.

‘“‘A large, fine, forest tree in an interesting group. Will be of great interest
in tropical gardens.’’ (Baker.)
35455. SrresBLuUs ASPER Loureiro. Kalios.

“An ilex-leaved moraceous tree. Produces large quantities of subedible
juicy fruit of small size. Cultivation and selection might easily make some-
thing of value of it some day.’’ (Baker.)

“This is a small tree known as Kalios and is common in second-growth
forests.”” (H. N. Whitford, The Forests of the Philippines, pt. 2, 1911.)

Distribution.—The drier parts of India and eastward through China, Cochin
China, and the Malay Archipelago and the Philippines.

5456 to 35458.
Collected by Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricultural explorer for the Department of Agri-
culture. Received May 27, 1913.
Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.
35456. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.

“(Tsinan, Shantung, China, April 9, 1913.) A Chinese cultivated edible
haw called Hong kuo much used by the Chinese as a sweetmeat, being eaten
mostly covered with molten sugar; also stewed with sugar orhoney. Foreigners
in China make much use of them as preserves, compotes, jellies, and cake
fillings. They are also served stewed with game, meats, and asa tarty side dish.
_ This haw deserves the highest consideration of the American public as a new
fruit for the home, as the flavor is of such a nature that it appeals straightway to
practically all European and American people. The trees are slow growers
and thrive especially in sandy but rich soil and in regions where the summers
are warm and the winters only moderately cold. They are able to withstand
considerable drought.”’

For an illustration of the edible fruit of this Chinese cultivated hawthorn,
see Plate VIII.

35457. Pyrus cHINENsIS Lindley. Pear.
(Pyrus sinensis Lind1.)

“(Tsinan, Shantung, China, April 5,1913.) A large, coarse variety of Chinese
pear, called ma huang li, meaning ‘yellow horse pear.’ Grown in the vicinity
of Tsinan, Shantung. The pear possesses a very agreeable aroma, but a coarse,
_ watery flesh, like so many of the Chinese pears.”’

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35456 to 35458—Continued.

35458. CHAENOMELES CATHAYENSIS (Hemsl.) Schneider. Quince.
(Pyrus cathayensis Hemsl.)

‘“(Tsinan, Shantung, China, April 4, 1913.) The Chinese quince, which is
used by the rich Chinese as a room perfumer, but foreign missionaries have
learned to use it for making preserves and jellies. The Chinese call it mu kua,
meaning ‘wooden gourd.’ This species is said to have come from Chowcho,
Shantung Province.”’

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35459. Lovoa SWYNNERTONI E. G. Baker.

From Mount Silinda, Melsetter, Rhodesia. Presented by Mr. O.J. Omer, Ameri- —
can Board Mission in South Africa, through the United States Forest Service. —
Received May 27, 1913.

“Brown mahogany. This tree produces a splendid dark-brown wood of great —
strength and durability and is found only in our forest here at Mount Silinda (the
only forest of large trees in Rhodesia). The tree grows to a height of 150 to 200 feet, —
diameter 5 to 8 feet, a 150-foot tree requiring about 150 years for growth. It is, I
understand, a true mahogany, and it is because of its rareness that I thought you
might take an interest in experimenting with it in America. The temperature here
varies from about 30° F. in the cold season to about 80° F. in the shade during the
summer months; rainfall, 70 inches, more than half of this falling during the three
summer months; elevation, 5,000 feet; distance to sea, 150 miles; prevailing winds ©
from the sea.’? (Omer.)

‘“‘Tt is a fact worth mentioning that other trees from Rhodesia have done particularly
well in Florida.”’ (David Fairchild.)

35460. Piper nigrum L. Black pepper.

From Malay Peninsula. Presented by Mr. I. Henry Burkhill, director of the |
Botanic Gardens, Singapore, StraitsSettlements. Received April 14 to 16, 1913.

‘‘A woody climber, native to the Old World Tropics, widely grown for its aromatic
berries, from which the black pepper of commerce is made. May succeed in extreme
southern Florida.”’ (R. H. True.)

35461 and 35462. ASPARAGUS spp. Asparagus.
From Jerusalem, Palestine. Presented by Mr. Ernest F. Beaumont. Received
May 27, 1913.
35461. AsPpARAGUS PALAESTINUS Baker.
Distribution.—A wild asparagus found along the banks of the Jordan, in —
_ Palestine. ,
35462. ASPARAGUS aAcUTIFOLIUS L.
Plants.

35463. JUGLANS REGIA L. Walnut.
From Tabriz, Persia. Presented by Mr. Gordon Paddock, American cons
Received May 31, 1913. ;
‘From a tree known to bear the finest variety of the soft-shelled walnut to be had ©
in this district.’’ (Paddock.)
5

Cuttings.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913, 49

$5464. Cirrus sp. Orange.

From Bas Obispo, Canal Zone. Presented by Mr. S. P. Verner. Received May
: 29, 1913.
“The finest oranges I ever saw.’’ ( Verner.)
Cuttings.
$5465. HIPPEAsTRUM spp. Amaryllis.

A mixed collection of amaryllis grown at the greenhouses of the Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
““These seedlings were raised from 13 crosses of named sorts under numbers, and I
_ find that after the crosses were made the bulbs were renumbered, so I am unable to
_ give their pedigree. My records show the crosses were made February 12, 14, 16,
and 18,1910. The seed was gathered March 26 and sown March 29, 1910. Seedling
bulbs were potted into 2-inch pots from seed boxes June 2, 1910. The seedling bulbs
were grown without a check and flowered in January and February, 1912. On Febru-
ary 27, 1913, we had on exhibition 580 of these amaryllis bulbsin flower at one time.”’

_ (E. M. Byrnes.)

85466 to 35469.
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received May 31, 1913.
Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Barrett:
35466. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.
We ‘*Form oblong, transversely more or less triangulate, slightly concave; aver-
uu: age weight 0.85 kilogram; color brown, surface cracked exposing the flesh,

; giving the cucumber the appearance of being reticulated. The variety is
vigorous, productive, resistant to insect pests, and of excellent quality.”
35467. HeritierA LiTToRALIS Dryander. Dungon-iate.

See 8. P. I. No. 35413 for previous introduction and description.
35468. OroxyLon rnpicum (L.) Vent. Pinkapinkahan.

See S. P. I. No. 35415 for previous introduction and description.

35469. ParxkIA TIMORIANA (DC.) Merrill. Cupang.
(Parkia roxburghi Don.)

“*A large ornamental deciduous forest tree attaining a height of 25 to 40 meters,
with bipinnate, feathery, attractive leaves and large pods upward of 30 centi-
meters long, containing from 15 to 20 seeds. The pods are relished by the
native cattle and the seeds are roasted and used as a substitute for coffee by
the Filipinos.’’

See 8. P. I. No. 35035 for previous introduction.

35470. PuHormium TENAX Forster. New Zealand flax.

_ From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented-by Mr. E. Clifton, director, Fields
and Experimental Farms Division, Department of Agriculture, Industries,

and Commerce, through Mr. F. B. Hyde, Washington, D. C. Received June
io 6, 1913.

“This is the seed of the ordinary variety of Phormium tenax used for commercial

purposes.”’ (Clifton.)

‘See S. P. I. No. 34720 for previous introduction.
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50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35471 and 35472. Lorus spp.
From St. Andrews, Scotland. Collected by Mr. G. W. Oliver, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry, August 26, 1911.
35471. Lorus cornicuxatus L.

‘‘Large-growing variety found near the seashore growing among grasses of a
very tufty nature.’’ (Oliver.)

Plants.

35472. Lotus sp.

‘‘Dwarf form found growing near the seashore among grasses of a tufty na-
ture ae is found on the golf links, where it competes with the closely clipped
egrasses.’? (Oliver.)

Plants.

35473. CaRICcA PAPAYA L. Papaya.
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received June 7, 1913.
‘Seeds of the more or less distinct form of the Hawaiian papaya. This iorm uas
been bred up by Mr. P. J. Wester at the Lamao Experiment Station; it is about 90
per cent hermaphrodite.’”’ (Barrett.)

35474 and 35475. ARNICA spp.
From Kew, England. Presented by Sir David Prain, director, Royal Botanic
Gardens. Received February 26, 1913.
35474. ARNICA MONTANA L. Arnica,
‘A yellow-flowered composite, growing a foot or more in height. Native of
the mountains of Europe. The tincture of the petals is successfully used as
a healing application to wounds and bruises. Succeeds under cultivation in
cool latitudes and high elevations. Not adapted to culture in the South.”
(W. Van Fleet.) ;
35475. ARNICA SACHALINENSIS A. Gray. Arnica.
Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial found on Sakhalin Island.

35476 to 35478. LuPrINUs spp. Lupine.
From New York, N. Y. Purchased from J. M. Thorburn & Co. Received June
6, 1913.
For the experiments of the Office of Forage Crop Investigations.
85476. Lupinus ancustiFouius L. 35478. Lupinus LuTeus L.
“Blue.”’ ‘“*Yellow.”’
35477. Lupinus asus L.
‘‘White.”’
35479 and 35480.
From Russia. Presented by Mr. Alexander Kol, Russian Government Assistant
Agricultural Commissioner, St. Louis, Mo. Received June 9, 1913.
35479. AvENA SATIVA L. Oat.
‘‘Russian Agricultural Agency, No. 304. Giant oats. Bezenchuk Ex-
periment Station, Government of Samara.’’ (Kol.)
35480. Triticum puRuUM Desf. Durum wheat.

‘Russian Agricultural Agency No. 300. Spring wheat, Beloturk, Bezenchuk
Experiment Station, Samara.’’ (Kol.)

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$5481. ArcGanta spinosa (L.) Skeels. Argan.
-. (Argania siderorylon Roem. and Schult.)
_ From Tangier, Morocco. Procured through Mr. Maxwell Blake, American
consul general. Received June 11, 1913.

“Seeds of this year’s crop.’”’ (Blake.)

$5482. MANGIFERA VERTICILLATA Robinson. Bauiino.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. W.8. Lyon, Manila. Received
June 13, 1913. ‘

- See S. P. I. Nos. 34353 and 34431 for previous introductions and descriptions.
Plant.

: 35483. ANNONA SQUAMOSA L. Anona.

From Tampico, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Clarence A. Miller, American consul.
Received June 12, 1913.

(35484. Cirrus uystrix DC. Cabuyao.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester,
horticulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station. Re-
ceived June 14, 1913.

**A large, thorny tree, 6 to 12 meters in height; the leaves are 16 to 24 centimeters
long, and broadly winged; in fact, the wing area sometimes exceeds the leaf area.
The species is quite variable. The form sent you has smooth, oblate to pyriform-
turbinate shaped fruits. Surface greenish lemon, rind medium thick, flesh greenish,
juicy, sharply acid, aromatic, contained in 12 to 14 loculi. The fruit makes a fair
‘ade’ and is eaten with rice by the natives; it is also used in cleaning clothes. Asa
fruit the cabuyao has little value, but it may, on account of its remarkable vigor, be
a valuable stock for other citrus fruits; in fact, I have several imported varieties
growing on it now.”’ ( Wester.)

$5485 to 35490. XaNTHOSOMA spp. Yautia.

From Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. W. ©. Freeman, assistant
director of agriculture and Government botanist. Received June 12, 1913.

One tuber of each of the following yautias:

35485. ‘“‘No.1. Gari blanc, ‘White Itch,’ so named from the small bumps,
supposed to resemble pustules, with which it is covered.”’

35486. “No.2. Garl noir, ‘Black Itch.’” 35489. “No.5. Parim.”
85487. “No. 3. Caylaimbe.” 35490. ‘No.6. Mark.”
35488. ‘“‘No. 4. Belle Mamzelle.’’

‘«These are all patois names, and for most of them I can offer no derivation or
meaning.’’ (Freeman.)

35491 to 35569. , |
_ From Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received June 10, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.
F or previous large introductions of Chilean potatoes, see S. P. I. Nos. 31411 to 31464
nC 7 to 31547, sent in by Mr. José D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile.

*

52, SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35491 to 35569—Continued.
35491 to 355038. SoLtanum TuBEeRosum L. . Potato.
‘‘All seeds of cultivated potatoes were subject to open potlination.”’ |

35491. ‘(91.) Rosada. From Panguipulli.”’

35492. ‘(125.) A variety called Coraida. From Panguipulli.”’ ;

35493. ‘(126.) Blanca prima riza. From Panguipulli.”’ 2

35494. ‘(163.) Torreno. From'Temuco, and much grown about Nuevo —
Imperial. Regarded as an excellent keeper.’’ ?

35495. ‘‘(164.) Bastoniza blanca. From Llifen.”’

35496. ‘(165.) Bastoniza colorada. From Llifen.”’ .

35497. ‘‘(166.) Artellera. From Temuco. Said to be better than
Pe huencha, which it closely resembles.”’

35498. ‘(170.) Bastoniza. From Panguipulli.”’

35499. ‘(172.) Alemana. From Puerto Montt. The fact that this is
called Alemana does not necessarily mean that it came from Germany,
but merely that it was grown by a German in Chile.”’

35500. ‘(173.) Blanca. From Temuco.’’

35501. ‘(176.) This isa local variety at Puerto Montt, but I could not
learn the name. It is said to be an excellent variety with very yellow
flesh.”’ 4

35502. ‘(177.) Caraila. Very similar to Reina and perhaps identical |
with it. A good variety much grown in Ancud, Chiloe.”’

355038. ‘(178.) Camota. From Ancud, Chiloe.”’

35504 to 35506. SoLaNumM spp.
Tubers of the following:

35504. ‘‘(199.) This form has probably never been introduced into cul-.
tivation before. It grows wild in a region, so far as known, never inhab-
ited. Not even is there any tradition among the Indians of this part of

the island having been inhabited, and the locality can be reached only —
at low tide. The tubers are sometimes 3 and 4 inches long. From

Punta Tablaruca.”’
35505. ‘‘(200.) Casha negra. From Quilan.”’
35506. ‘(201.) Casha blanca. From Castro.”

35507 to 35532. SoLtanum TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35507. ‘(202.) Morada. From Quilan.”’ H
35508. ‘‘(204.) Villaroela, also known as Antehuapa. An excellent |

;

variety, one of the best in fact. From Castro.”’
35509. ‘(205.) From Castro.” 35511. “(207.) From Castro.” |
35510. ‘(206.) From Castro.”’ 35512. ‘‘(208.) From Castro.” |
35518. ‘(211.) A remarkable potato that has persisted in a garden in —
Castro for 20 years without replanting and in spite of efforts to destroy it. |
There is very little frost in Castro.” |
35514. ‘(212.) Mantequilla. The celebrated yellow potato of Peru. |
This was originally brought from the Oroya Valley in Peru in 1882 to |
Puerto Montt, Chile, and is now grown to a limited extent at Calancoand |
in Chiloe. It is usually considered necessary to remove the blossoms, |
otherwise few tubers are obtained. Perhaps the most yellow of any — |
variety known. Should be compared with the same variety direct from |
Peru, where, however, it is known by a different name. From Castro.” — |

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$5491 to 35569—Continued.
| 35515. ‘(213.) Petiteta. From Quilan.”

35516. ‘‘(214:) These are apparently 12 different varieties picked out
of the warehouse at Castro.. The natives bring them in usually with
many varieties mixed together, and I could get no name for these.’’

35517. ‘(215.) Camota. From Castro.”’

35518. ‘‘(216.) Camota. From Quilan.”’

35519. ‘‘(217.) Pecun negra. From Castro.’’

35520. ‘‘(218.) Another variety without name. From Castro.’’

35521. ‘(220.) Francesa blanca. From Ancud.”’

35522. ‘‘(221.) Francesa colorada. From Ancud.”’

35523. ‘‘(222.) Unknown variety. From Ancud.”’

35524. ‘(235.) Tronco. From Talcahuano.”’

35525. ‘‘(236.) These came from a different lot, but perhaps the same
variety. From Talcahuano.”’

35526. ‘‘(237.) Zembrana. From Talcahuano.”’

35527. ‘‘(243.) Chancha. An early variety. From Chillan. Also a
variety in Peru of the same name.”’

35528. ‘‘(244.) La Ulloana. From Chillan.’’
35529. ‘‘(245.) Doma. From Chillan.”’
35530. ‘‘(247.) From Chillan.”’
35531. ‘‘(248.) Cazuela. From Santiago.”
35532. ‘(253.) Apparently growing in a wild state for several years in
a ravine in the city of Valparaiso.”’
35533 to 35535. ULLucUs TUBEROSUS.

“In some localities tubers of this plant are known as papa liza and in others
as ulluco. They are of various colors, red, pink, olive, and yellow, with
more or less intermediate shades and some even variegated. They are grown
at considerable elevation and used in soups in much the same manner as the
potato.”’

35533. ‘‘(257.) Papa liza amarilia.”’

35534. ‘(258.) Papa liza colorada.’’

35535. ‘(259.) Papa liza. Apparently a mixture of the red and yellow.
This vegetable is quite extensively grown at the higher altitudes around
Lake Titicaca, and in fact may be almost the only one grown in that
region. It is said to withstand the frost better than the ordinary

i potato.’

35536 to 35546. SoLtanum TUBEROSUM L.
35536. “(261).” 35542. “(272.)”
35537. “(263.) Chinata.”’ 35548. “‘(273.)”
35538. ‘‘(264.) Tingo.”’ 35544. ‘(275.)”
35539. “‘(266.)” 35545. ‘(276.)”
35540. “‘(269.)” 35546. “(277.)”

35541. ‘(271.)”
35547. SoLanuM sp.

“(94.) A wild solanum from Panguipulli. No tubers were found, but under
___ certain conditions they are probably produced.”’

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35491 to 35569—Continued.
35548 to 35561. SoLanum sBripgEesn A. DC.
‘““These seeds were gathered from several localities and the plants show some
variation, but the differences are too slight for even varietal distinctions.’

35548. ‘(97.) Similar to number 94 (S. P. I. No. 35547). From
Panguipulli.’’” ? :

35549. ‘‘(98.) From Lancatraro, on the south side of Lago Villarica.”’

35550. ‘‘(112.) North side of Lago Villarica. Does not appear to
differ from the other wild solanums of the region.”’

35551. ‘(131.) Apparently the same as found at Lago Villarica. Be-
tween Lago Villarica and Lago Calafquen.”’

35552. ‘‘(147.) From Lancatraro. Identical with the one on the north
side of Lago Villarica (8. P. I. No. 35550).”’

35553. ‘‘(154.) From Panguipulli. February 24, 1913.”

35554. ‘(155). Many of these vines were 10 and 12 feet long and pro-
duced an enormous quantity of berries. Molco; February 26, 1913.”

35555. ‘(156.) West end of Lago Rinihue. Fruit nearly black.
February 26, 1913.”

35556. ‘(157.) San Martin, Argentina. March 11, 1913.”

35557. ‘‘(158.) San Martin, Argentina.”

35558. ‘(159.) Near Banos Chi huio. The most abundant in this
locality of any through which I passed.”

35559. ‘(160.) From Llifen. March 8, 1913.”

35560. ‘(161.) West end of Lago Ranco on the road to Lan Union.
March 9, 1913.”

35561. ‘‘(162.)”

35562 to 35564. SoLtanum TUBEROSUM L.

35562. ‘(197.) Seeds of the cultivated potato which bore very large
edible berries, some of them 1} inches in diameter. Possibly a new
fruit can be developed from this variety. They were produced in
great abundance. From Quilan.”

35568. ‘‘(198.) Same as 197 (S. P. I. No. 35562), but the fruits smaller.
These fruits or seeds are doubtless from more than one variety, as no
effort is made to keep varieties separate in Chiloe and often one finds
a dozen or more in the same row.”

35564. ‘‘(223.) Mantequilla. From Castro. A yellow potato.”

Seeds.
35565. SoLaNum sp.
**(224.) Casha blanca. From Castro.”
Seeds.
35566 to 35569. SoLanum TUBEROSUM L.

35566. ‘(225.) Unknown variety. From Castro.”
Seeds.

35567. ‘(226.) Seeds of the cultivated potato, varieties unknown. —
From Island of Que hui.”

35568. ‘‘(241.) These seeds came from fruit without calyx lobes,
mixed with the variety Mantequilla. They should be grown separately
to see if it is really a different form. From Castro.”

A yellow potato known in Chiloe as Mantequilla.

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— 35491 to 35569—Continued.
35569. ‘‘(242.) Apparently Rosada. From Chillan.”
Tubers.

$5570. Panicum MILIACEUM L. Proso.

From Russia. Presented by Mr. Alexander Kol, Russian Government Assistant
Agricultural Commissioner, St. Louis, Mo. Received June 9, 1913.

““Proso millet. Province of Simbirsk. From K. Svetlikoff.”

$5571 and 35572. Erioporrya Japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.

From Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received July 2, 1913.

35571. ‘‘Seeds from one of the best loquat trees, of the variety Apple, in
Boscotrecase.” (Eisen.)

35572. ‘‘Loquat, variety Pear.” (EKisen.)

{
: 35573 and 35574. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.
: From Heyel, central Arabia. Presented by Mr. Emil Saur, American consul,

Bagdad, Turkey, who procured them from the Sheik of Heyel. Received
June 9, 1913.

85573. ‘“Shakra.” Seeds. 35574. ‘‘Sukkari.” Seeds.

From the interior of the Arabian peninsula, both varieties occurring only at Heyel,
from which place the difficulties of transportation make the introduction of offshoots
practically impossible.

$5575. MeELILOTUS ALBA Desr. White sweet clover.

From Lawrence, Kans. Purchased from the Barteldes Seed Co. Received
July 24, 1913.

: $5576. VANGUERIA INFAUSTA Burch.

From Berea, Durban, Natal. Presented by Dr. J. Medley Wood, director, Natal
Herbarium. Received July 7, 1913.

_ “A small tree, 6 to 7 feet high, with few and rather thick branches. All younger

parts densely tomentose, the upper surface of the leaves becoming scabrid with age.
_ Leaves 2 to 6 inches long, 2 to 4 inches wide, ovate, ovate elliptical, or suborbicular,
bluntly pointed, and having one-half inch petioles. Cymes axillary, forked, many
flowered, 3 inches across. Flowers green; calyx lobes short, triangular, tomentose,
-caducous, and absent from the fruit. Corolla tube much longer, tomentose externally,
with spreading 5-fid limb. Stamens in the throat of the corolla, erect, oblong, on a
- subulate filament. Ovary five celled, five ovuled; fruit about 1 inch diameter, globose,
glabrous when nearly ripe, usually some ovules abortive. Eastern and Transkeian
_Conservancies, Natal, Transvaal, and Rhodesia; of no forestal importance, and usually
_inopen country. In ‘Flora of Tropical Africa,’ it is stated, ‘Burchell states that this
_ plant was regarded by the Bachapins as bewitched and unlucky, and therefore unfit
for firewood, and that the fruit is not edible. It is, however, edible in other parts
of South Africa, and is the wild medlar of the colonists; in Kafirland it is an excellent
fruit tree, and the fruit surpasses our medlar.’ That is not high praise, but even
that is more than I have found it to deserve, but I have seldom found the shrub,
and may have missed its best condition. In view of its being the host plant of a
fungus Hemileia woodii K. and C., closely allied to the coffee disease, and its’ prob-
ability of being subject to the latter also, coffee planters should keep a watch on
this shrub.” (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35577. HisBiscus CANNABINUS L. Ambari.

From Pusa, India. Presented by Mr. A. Howard, Agricultural Research Insti-
tute, through Mr. L. H. Dewey, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
July 7, 1913.

“Seeds of an improved type developed by plant-breeding methods under the direc-
tion of Mr. Howard. This fiber plant, known as Ambari, Deccan hemp, Bimlipitam
jute, Java jute, and Mesta pat, is an annual, similar in appearance to hemp, but yield-
ing a fiber intermediate in character between India jute (Corchorus) and China jute
(Abutilon). Adapted to rich alluvial soils in the Southern States, but not recom-
mended for commercial cultivation in this country until mechanical methods are
devised for preparing the fiber.”” (L. H. Dewey.)

35578 and 35579.

From Burringbar, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison.
Received June 24, 1913.

35578. EUGENIA MYRTIFOLIA Sims. Australian rose-apple.

Distribution.—An evergreen shrub found in Queensland and New South
- Wales in Australia.

35579. 'TRICHOSANTHES ANGUINA L. Snake gourd.
‘‘Grows from 3 to 6 feet long and is very prolific.’’ (Harrison.)

Introduced as the Guada bean; sold throughout the Tropics as a wonder-
fully productive and valuable vegetable. So common in India that the high
price charged for the seeds is entirely unwarranted.

35580 and 35581.
From Dondo, Angola, Africa. Presented by Mr. W. P. Dodson. Received June
26, 1913.
35580. Rusus pinnatus Willd. Raspberry.
‘“The wild raspberry I found in the jungle of this part called the ‘Libolo
country.’ The vine is a very vigorous one, and the main stem I found some-
times over one-half inch in diameter, much stouter at the main stem, and as
dry and tough on the outside as the small limb of a tough tree. It was thorn
covered. From this it branched out in many directions and threw out stout
and very vigorous shoots 20 feet. I pruned these the first year I found
them, and the next season they did not bear so well. I had to cut away the
awiully fierce tangle to get anywhere near it. It may have been disturbed.
This year the fruit seems not so fine, but that may be because my duties have
compelled me to let the jungle close in again on it. The raspberry matures
here twice a year.’’ (Dodson.)
Distribution.—Upper and Lower Guinea and in Cape Colony.
35581. ELAEIS GUINEENSIS Jacq. African oil palm.

‘“Nuts of the oil palm, which exists in such vast quantities on the west coast
of Africa from Sierra Leone down below us. We are about 9° south, in the
interior of the vast Province of Angola. The variety the natives name Sombo
is the very finest. When the tree is a fine one, as in this case, the nut proper
is very small, while the meat of the nut, from which the oil is extracted by
boiling and pressure, is plentiful. The taste is also finer. These nuts were
given me by the chief of Ndunga, at whose capital we have our home.’’ (Dod-
son.)

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358 82 to 35586. Carica papaya L. Papaya.
From Boma, Belgian Kongo. Collected by the governor general at the request
____ of the director, Ministry of the Colonies, Brussels, Belgium. Received June 23,
aoe 1913.

‘Seeds of the following; quoted notes by the director:

85582. ‘Medium size; taste rather agreeable.”’

¥ 35583. ‘Smaller size; certain fruits have a better taste.’’

‘

35584. ‘These fruits are very small, of the size of a large orange, almost
insipid.”’
The native name of these three varieties is ‘‘ Paie-paie.”’

35585. “OfCeylon. Fruits rather attenuated; taste very savory.”’

35586. ‘‘Elegantissima. Fruit shorter than the preceding and larger.”’

$5587. CyRTOSTACHYS LAKKA Beccari.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. I. Henry Burkhill,
director of the Botanic Gardens. Received June 24, 1913.

‘Distribution. —A tall, slender palm found in the vicinity of Singapore and on the
island of Borneo.

$5588. Zea Mays L. Corn.
From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Horace G. Knowles, American minis-
ter. Received May 9, 1913.

_ “As this corn is grown at a very high altitude and where the nights are quite cold,
in 38° to 42° F., it should grow well in our Northern States. Its fine texture
* id snow-white color permit it to make a flour fine almost as wheat. As will be seen,
e grains are twice the size of our southern white corn, ane that should result in a
m0’ Bach larger production per acre than our American corn.’’ (Knowles.)

35589. Carica papaya L. _ Papaya.

- From St. Croix, Danish West Indies. Presented by Mr. Longfield Smith, Agri-
~_ cultural Experiment Station. Received June 18, 1913.

py Seeds of the pawpaw just received from Mr. G. P. Wilder, of Honolulu, Hawaii,
nd J am sending you some of it. My trees have been planted only about 10 incase
a and are not bearing.” (Smith.)

5 9590 to 35592.

_ From Noria, Sinaloa, Mexico. Presented by Don Nat. O. y Osuna. Received
June 14, 1913.

Se eds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Osuna, except as indicated:

a 35590. ANNONA LUTESCENS Safford.

“The fruit is of a delicious flavor and relished by all.”’

__-—*‘ Annona lutescens is closely allied to A. reticulata L., from which it differs in
_ its broader leaves and its yellow fruit. In general appearance the fruit resem-
bles very closely the common alligator apple of tropical mangrove swamps (A.
glabra L.). The fruit is broadly heart-shaped or conoid, 8 to 9 centimeters (3
__ to 4 inches) in diameter, yellow when ripe, rounded at the apex, resembling that
_ of A. reticulata; pulp sweetish but insipid, adhering to the seeds, tallowlike,
with minute hard granules.”’ (Safford, Classification of Annona, Cont. U. 8S.
Nat. Herb., vol. 18, p. 42-43, 1914.)

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35590 to 35592—Continued.
35591. ENTreROLOBIUM cycLOcARPUM (Jacq.) Griseb. :

’

.

‘“‘Quinacastle. A tree which grows to enormous size, 4 feet or more in diame-
ter. Being an evergreen, it makes a beautiful shade tree. I have one in my
yard which shades an area 150 feet in diameter. The wood is used for chests,
trunks, closets, etc., because worms or bugs will not enter it.”’

35592. HuRA CREPITANS L. . Sand-box tree.

‘“‘Haba. Another tree which grows to a large size and will do well in a dry cli-
mate. The cattle eat the falling leaves the year round and do well on them.
The lumber is used for making tanks, vats, etc.’’

Distribution.—A shade tree about 40 feet tall, bearing poplarlike leaves,
found throughout tropical America and the West Indies, and often cultivated —
in other warm countries.

35593 and 35594.

From Jerusalem, Palestine. Presented by the American colony. Received
June 18, 1913.

35593. MeEpicaco LiTroRALIS Rhode.
“Found at Caesarea, near the sea.’’
See S. P. I., No. 29914 for previous introduction.
35594. LALLEMANTIA IBERICA (Bieb.) Fisch. and Meyer.
“Wild near Jerusalem.”’
See S. P. I. No. 29932 for previous introduction and description.

35595. SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Messrs. Haage & Schmidt. Received —
May 8, 1913. ,

These potatoes were imported for the use of the pathologists and plant breeders of —
the Bureau of Plant Industry.

35596 to 35598. Hisiscus spp.

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. E. N.
Reedy. Received June 17, 1913.

Fle at Seer

Cuttings. j
35596. “Salmon, a very beautiful variety.’’ (Reedy.)
35597. “White.”’ 35598. “Yellow.”’

35599. BricHia saAPIpA Koenig. Akee.
From Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, —

superintendent of public gardens. Received June 14, 1913.
See S. P. I. No. 35232 for previous introduction.

:
-
35600. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md., under Yarrow
No. 288. Original seed received from Pomona College, Claremont, Cal., in 1911.

“Tt makes a remarkable growth of vines and has extremely large root nodules. Two
bushels of seed were secured last year, and this has all been planted this spring. ”

(J. M. Rankin.) {
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APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913. 59

35601 to 35657.

Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer. Received June 14,
me y913.

- Seeds of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer:

: 35601 to 35609. Ziziexus sJusuBa Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn. )

35601. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No.lb. April 4,1913.) A variety
of jujube called Tze lin tsao, meaning ‘scarlet jujube.’ The fruits are
large, often the size of small hens’ eggs, and of round, elongated shape.
Skin fairly hard, of a rich dark-brown color, meat firm and of sweet
flavor. Scions sent under No. 1023 (S. P. I. No. 35255).”’

35602. ‘‘(Peking, China. No. 2b. April 19, 1913.) A variety of
jujube, called Pou hong ta tsao, meaning ‘inflated large jujube.’ Fruits
large, of elongated shape, skin hard, of brown-red color, flesh of a spongy

texture and not very sweet.”

e 35603. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 3b. April 10, 1913.) A va-

, riety of jujube, called Yuan ling tsao, meaning ‘round jujube.’ Fruits
medium large, of round shape, skin fairly thin, of mahogany-brown color,
meat firm and medium sweet. Is much used in the smoked state and
bears different names then.”’

i 35604. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 4b. April 16, 1913.) A variety of

; jujube, called Ta hong tsao meaning ‘large red jujube.’ Fruits large,
of marked elongated form, skin medium hard, of a reddish-brown color,
meat firm and of medium, sweet taste; seed large.”’

35605. “(Peking, China. No. 5b. April 19, 1913.) A variety of

-

eL jujube, called Ta hsiao hong tsao, meaning ‘large small red jujube.’
_ Fruits of medium size, round, oblong in shape, skin soft, of a shining red-

brown color, meat firm and lighter in color than with most jujubes, of

very sweet taste. This variety is a much-beloved market sort in

Peking.”’

35606. ‘‘(Tsinan,Shantung, China. No.6b. April4,1913.) A variety
of jujube called Hsiao tsao, meaning ‘small jujube.’ Fruits small, of
elliptical shape, skin soft, of bright brown-red color. Meat firm and
quite sweet. This variety is very popular with the country people, who

:: eat them raw, stewed, and cooked in proso cakes. Scions sent under

- No. 1025 (S. P. I. No. 35257).”

. 35607. “(Tientsin, China. No. 7b. April 16, 1913.) A variety of
jujube, called Hsiao tsao, meaning ‘small jujube.’ This variety comes
from the Tientsin district and is slightly different from the preceding
one; otherwise the same remarks apply to it.”’

35608. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 8b. April 16, 1913.) A variety of
jujube, called Rho hsiao tsao, meaning ‘meaty small jujube.’ Of

, medium size, somewhat plumper in shape than the ordinary small
=> jujube. Meat of a very firm texture and very sweet. In Tientsin con-

sidered to be one of the best market varieties.’’

35609. ‘“(Peking, China. No. 9b. April 19, 1913.) A variety of

_ jujube, called Pow hong hsiao tsao, meaning ‘inflated red small jujube..’
Fruits larger than the ordinary small jujube. Skin rather soft, meat

| brownish, sweet, and of a juicy, spongy nature.”

$5610 to 35613. Juctans rEGia stvensis DC. Walnut.

- 85610. “(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1810a. April 4, 1913.) A

=: large variety of Chinese walnut said to occur around Tsinan, Shantung.

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35601 to 35657—Continued.

Chinese name Hoto. Chinese walnuts may be expected to thrive,
especially in the warmer valleys of the southern Rocky Mountain
regions, as the climate of these regions very much resembles that of
northeastern China.’’

35611. ‘‘(Peking, China. No. 18lla. April 19,1911.) Large walnuts —
said to occur in the mountains to the northwest of Peking. Chinese >
name Ta hoto. See notes on No. 1810a (S. P. I. No. 35610).”’

35612. ‘‘(Peking, China. No. 1812a. April 19, 1913.) A rare variety
of Chinese walnut, being quite flat. Said to come from the mountains —
to the northwest of Peking. Chinese name Ping do hoto.”’

35613. ‘‘(Peking, China. No.1813a. April 19, 1913.) A large variety
of Chinese walnut, said to occur in the mountains west of Peking.
Chinese name Hoto. See notes under No. 1810a (S. P. I. No. 35610).”’

35614. Pinus sp. Pine.
‘““(Tientsin, China. No. 1814a. March 27, 1913.) A conifer said to be the
ordinary pine of north China, the seed coming from Honan. To be experi-
mented with in the drier parts of the United States. Chinese name Sung
shu.’
35615. Pinus KoRAIENSIS Sieb. and Zuce. Korean pine.
‘““(Tientsin, China. No. 1815a. March 27, 1913.) A pine said to come
from southern China, but this information is probably incorrect, as it seems
to be the ordinary Pinus koraiensis. The white, oily kernels are used by the
Chinese in high-class confectionery and in special cakes. Chinese name
Sung tze.”’
35616. GLEDITSIA SINENSIS Lam. Honey locust
_ “(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1816a. April 4, 1913.) A honey locust,
of which the pods are used as a substitute for soap in washing the hair and fine
clothing. The tree will be of value as a medium-sized shade tree in the drier
parts of the United States where the winters are not too severe. Chinese name
Tsau chiaushu.”’
35617. Zea mays L.
‘““(Tientsin, China. No. 1817a. April 16, 1913.) A large variety of flint
maize grown in the region around Tientsin. Chinese name Hai yumili.”
35618 to 35620. Viena sINENsIs (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

35618. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1818a. April 10, 1913.)

A white-seeded variety of cowpea used locally as human food, either

fresh or dry. Chinese name Pat chiang doh.”’
35619. ‘(Tientsin, China. No. 1819a. April 16, 1913.) A white
seeded variety of cowpea used as human food, either fresh or dry.
Chinese name Pai chiang doh.”’
35620. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1820a. April 10, 1913.

A rare variety of speckled cowpea used boiled in soups. Chinese name
‘Hong chiang doh.’’
35621. DoLicHos LaBLaB L. Bonavist bean
“(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 182la. April 4, 1913.) A white-seede¢
variety of lablab bean eaten fresh like string beans, also used much as an orna- |
mental vine for covering porches and trellises. Thrives especially well m |
regions with dry air. Chinese name Pai pien doh.”’

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913. 61

35601 to 35657—Continued,

35622 to 35628. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

85622. ‘“‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1822a. April 10, 1913.)
A small black soy bean locally used to produce bean sprouts. Chinese
name Hsiao ghae doh.”’

35623. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1823a. April 10, 1913.) A
soy bean which is black outside and green inside. Used boiled when
half sprouted as a human food. Chinese name Lu li ghae doh.’’

, 35624. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1824a. April 10, 1013.) A

| soy bean which is black outside and yellow inside. Used boiled when
sprouted, also employed in soy-bean sauce production. Chinese name
Tau hsing ghae doh.”’

35625. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1825a. April 10, 1913.) A
good variety of yellow soy bean used in the manufacture of sauce, bean
curd, bean oil for sprouts, etc. Chinese name Huang doh.’’

35626. ‘‘(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1826a. April 10, 1913.) A
large green soy bean, considered locally a fine variety. Used like the
preceding one (S. P. I. No. 35625), and besides that it is also eaten roasted
and salted as an appetizer before meals. Chinese name Tsing doh.”’

35627. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 1827a. April 16, 1913.) <A large green
variety of soy bean used like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 35626).
Chinese name Ta tsing doh.”’

35628. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 1828a. April 16,1913.) A rare variety
of soy bean, being of brown color. Used boiled in soups. Chinese name

SS a 2, er ae

SO OS eo
i

Ta tze doh.”’
| ' 85629 to 35631. PHasroLus auREuS Roxb. Mung bean.
; 35629. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 1829a. April 16, 1913.) A variety of
mung bean, called Ta hi doh, eaten boiled with rice, employed in the
4 manufacture of bean vermicelli and also extensively used to produce

bean sprouts.”’

35630. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 1830a. April 16, 1913.) <A variety of
mung bean called Mou lu doh; used like preceding number (S. P. I.
No. 35629).”’

35631. ‘‘(Tientsin, China. No. 183la. April 16, 1913.) A variety of
mung bean of which the seeds are nonshining. Chinese name Nan lu
doh. Used boiled with rice.”’

85632. PHasEoLus ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
“(Tientsin, China. No. 1832a. April 16, 1913.) A good variety of adzuki
bean called Chi hsiao doh. Used boiled in soups or eaten with rice, also
ground up into a paste together with brown sugar and used as a filling in special
’ cakes and buns, in which state children especially are very fond of it.”’
85633. Cannasis sativa L. Hemp.
“(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1833a. April 9, 1913.) A variety of
hemp, cultivated around Tsinan, said to produce especially strong fiber.
Chinese name San ma.”’
35634. ForENIcULUM VULGARE Hill. Fennel.
“(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1834a. April 10, 1913.) A sweet fennel
used by the Chinese as a flavoring herb in soups and in sauces, when young.
The seeds are baked in certain cakes and also taken medicinally in cases of
cold in the stomach. Sow out late, as it is very sensitive to frosts. Chinese
name Hsiao hut hsien.”’

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35601 to 35657—Continued.

35635. SoLaANUM MELONGENA IL. Eggplant. —
“(Near Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1835a. March 31, 1913.) A variety
of eggplant bearing large, round fruits of a white color. Very rare, even locally. —

Chinese name Pai che tze. Treat with great care.”’
35636. Matus sy.vestris Miller. Apple.
(Pyrus malus L.)

‘“‘(Novo Nikolayefsk, Siberia. No. 1836a. December, 1912.) A variety of
apple coming from southern Russia, called Ltestnaya Antonoffka. Received
from Mr. Svend Lange, at Novo Nikolayefsk.”’

Seeds.
35637. Pyrus cHINENs!IS Lindl. Pear.

(Pyrus sinensis Lindl.)

““(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1837a. April 9, 1913.) Various varieties
of cultivated pears, collected here and there. Sow out to see whether some
good forms appear.”’

85638. Matus sytvestris Miller. Apple.
(Pyrus malus L.)

‘“(Novo Nikolayefsk, Siberia. No. 1838a. December, 1912.) A variety of
apple, coming from Crimea, called Oporto. Obtained like No. 1836a (S. P. I.
No. 35636).”’

35639. CHAENOMELES CATHAYENSIS (Hemsl.) Schneider. Quince.
(Pyrus cathayensis Hemsl.)

““(Tsinan; Shantung, China. No. 1839a. April 9, 1913.) A Chinese quince,

the fruits of which are used by the better classes of Chinese as room perfumers.

These fruits can easily be kept throughout the winter until late in spring.

Some foreign missionaries have learned how to make preserves and jellies from
these quinces, though the meat is quite woody. This Chinese quince grows to
be a tall shrub and it might perhaps be profitable to grow it in the mild-wintered
sections of the United States, so as to supply the Chinese colonies in America
with one of their favorite fruits. The American people themselves may also
come to like these fruits for the strong pleasant aroma they produce. Chinese
name Mu kua.’’ .

35640. -PRUNUS sp. Cherry. |
*“‘(Peking, China. No. 1840a. May 8, 1913.) A small, sweet, early cherry.

apparently rare, appearing on the Peking market early in May. Chinese name

Ying taur.”’
35641. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.

“‘(Peking, China. No. 184la. April 16, 1913.) A large-fruited variety of |
the edible Chinese haw, a fine fruit for preserves in all forms. Chinese name

Hong kuo. These seeds may lie dormant for one or two years.”’ ;
85642. Nicotiana TABACUM L. Tobacco. |

““(Tsinan, Shantung, China. No. 1842a. April 9, 1913.) A good broad-
leaved variety of tobacco called Yen ye. Able to withstand climates with
very dry air; also does not object to a fair percentage of alkali in the soil or
irrigation water.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1913. 63

35601 to 35657—Continued.
85648 and 35644. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber.

35648. ‘‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1843a. March 31, 1913.)
A rare cucumber of local origin, said to be of green color, growing 24 feet
in length and of fine quality. Is always trained on trellises made from
sorghum stems, so as to prevent the fruits from touching the ground.
Loves a rich, sandy soil. Chinese name Huang kua.”’

35644. ‘“‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1844a. March 31, 1913.)
A rare variety of cucumber of local origin, said to be of white color,
growing 24 feet long and being covered with little warts and points.
Is trained like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 35643). Chinese
name Pai huang kua. This and the preceding number may perhaps
do well in countries with dry air, as the Shantung Province is decidedly
semiarid.’’

85645 to 35657. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

35645. ‘“‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1845a. March-31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to be of small size, of yellow color, and fragile. The
flesh is soft and sweet. Chinese name Kwan tung yu mikua. This and
the following varieties of melons all love a rich, sandy soil with a small
amount of alkali in it. The Chinese melon growers claim that to obtain
year in and year out the finest melons one has to grow certain melons
for seed entirely; that is, the first two fruits from some selected plants
should always be retained for future seed producers, for when one simply
takes th2 ordinary melons the strain very soon runs out and the quality
gets worse and worse every year. They also admit that a slight differ-
ence in soil and location has very much to do with quality and that
seeds from melons that were good in one locality produce inferior melons
in another locality only a few miles away.”’

35646. ‘(Near Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1846a. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to be of elongated shape, of white color, and easily
breaking, while the meat is not too sweet. Chinese name T'siu kua.”’

35647. ‘“‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1847a. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to be of long shape, moderate size, and of a white
color. Flesh juicy. Chinese name Yang dja tsiu kua.”

35648. ‘‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1848a. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to resemble a gourd, skin dark green, flesh red and of
sweet taste. A rare local variety. Chinese name Ghu lu su kua.’’

35649. “‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1849a. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to have a very dark-colored skin; meat red and as soft
as flour, ripens in July. Chinese name Ghai mien kua.”’

35650. ‘“‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1850a. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to have a blotched skin, growing to moderate size and
being very sweet. Chinese name Hua pi tsiu kua.”’

35651. ‘“(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 185la. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to be of long shape, of green color with white stripes,
while the flesh is juicy. Chinese name Pa diau tsui kua.”

35652. ‘‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1852a. March 31, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to be of small size, with mottled, yellow skin, while

the meat is of red color and quite sweet. Chinese name Hong yang
khan kua.”’

64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35601 to 35657—Continued.

35653. ‘“‘(Loaling, Shantung, China. No. 1853a. March 381, 1913.)
A muskmelon said to be of long shape and sweet taste. Chinese name
Kwan tung pantze kua.”

35654. “‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1854a. March31,1913.) Arare
local variety of muskmelon having exceedingly small seeds. Said to
grow large and to be of sweet taste. Chinese name Sze ma li kua, which —
means ‘sesame-seeded melon.’ ”’

35655. ‘‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1855a. March 31, 1913.) A
rare variety of muskmelon said to be round, gourdlike form. Meat white
and watery. Chinese name Sao kua.”’

35656. ‘‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1856a. March 31, 1913.) —
A muskmelon, said to be round, of large size, and possessing a fine, —
strong aroma. Chinese name Huang hua kua, or Huang mien kua.”’

35657. ‘‘(Laoling, Shantung, China. No. 1857a. March 31, 19138.) ©
Mixed Chinese muskmelons, among which some interesting types may ;
appear. Sow out, if possible, in various localities in the semiarid belt :
of the United States.’’

35658 to 35665. CANAVALI spp.

From Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. David Hooker, economic botanist,
Indian Museum, through Mr. C. V. Piper, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. —
Received June 25, 1913. ;

Seeds of the following:
35658 and 35659. CANAVALI GLADIATUM (Jacq.) DC. Sword bean,
35658. ‘‘(35334.) From Poona, India. Seeds red, edible.”’
35659. ‘‘(35342.) From Seharunpur, India. Seeds red.”
35660 to 35665. CaNnavaLi virosum (Roxb.) Wight and Arnott.
Distribution.—The warmer parts of India and eastward to the Philip- —
pines.
35660. ‘‘(35249.) From Prome, India. Seeds gray, pods medium
sized.”’
35661. ‘(35251.) From Prome, India. Seeds gray, pods small.
35662. ‘(35315.) From Thana, India. Seeds marbled brown and gray.

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35663. ‘(35324.) From Surat, India. Seeds brown and gray marbled.
Inedible.”’

35664. ‘‘(35320.) From Kaira, India. Seeds brown and gray marbled.
Inedible.”’

35665. ‘(35329.) From Belgaum, India. Seeds brown and gray
marbled. Edible. Seeds of this are quite indistinguishable from the

three preceding numbers.”’ ,

35666. Panicum mutTicuM Forsk.
From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. C. K. Moser, American consul,
Colombo, Ceylon. Received June 28, 1913. S

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See 8S. P. I. No, 29980 for previous introduction. 5

Plants.

Abies firma, 35296.
Xvilmorinii, 35173.
Abrus praecatorius, 35139.
X Acer boscii, 35147.
sterculiaceum, 35174.
. villosum. See Acer sterculiaceum.
Adzukibean. See Phaseolus angularis.
Agropyron sp., 35422.
cristatum, 35402, 35423.
A Schade sp., 35431.
Ailanthus cacodendron, 35259.
= glandulosa. See Ailanthus
Si cacodendron.
Akee. See Blighia sapida.
Aleurites fordii, 35210.
Alfalfa. See Medicago spp.
maryllis. See Hippeastrum spp.
\ tephe See Hibiscus cannabinus.
mygdalus davidiana, 35307.
fenzliana, 35205.
nana, 35206.
persica, 35201.
Anagap. See Pithecolobium lobatum.
Annona cherimola, 35283.
lutescens, 35590.
muricata, 35285.
squamosa, 35140, 35483.
om See Annona spp.
ipio. See Arracacia xanthorrhiza.
F pple. See Malus spp.
alia chinensis mandshurica, 35148.
‘ an. See Argania spinosa.
irgania sideroxylon. See Argania spi-
i nosa.
spinosa, 35481.
nica montana, 35474.
__ sachalinensis, 35475.
"acacia zanthorrhiza, 35400.
sh, mountain. See Sorbus aucuparia.
paragus acutifolius, 35462.
palaestinus, 35461.
us falcatus, 35237.
lan rose-apple. See Eugenia myrti-

—.

na sativa, 35479.
a _ See Persea americana.
/1887°—15——_5

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Banana, wild. See Musa ensete.
Bansilak. See Pithecolobium lobatum.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Batino. See Mangifera verticillata.
Bean, adzuki. See Phaseolus angularis.
bonavist. See Dolichos lablab.
broad. See Vicia faba.
mung. See Phaseolus aureus.
soy. Soja maz.
sword. See Canavali gladiatum.
Berberis caroli hoanghensis, 35176.
cretica, 35162.
thunbergit maximowiczt, 35163.
Betula sp., 35175.
Birch. See Betula sp.
Black pepper. See Piper nigrum.
Blighia sapida, 35232, 35599.
Bonavist bean. See Dolichos lablab.
Brachypodium pinnatum, 35252.
Brassica balearica, 35202.
insularis, 35318.
pekinensis, 35426.

Broad bean. See Vicia faba.
Bromus sp., 35429.
Buckwheat. See Fagopyrum tataricum.

Buddleia lindleyana sinuato-dentata, 35177.

Cabuyao. See Citrus hystrix.
Cacao. See Theobroma cacao.
Cajan indicum, 35348.
Camellia sasanqua. See Thea sasanqua.
Cananga odorata. See Canangium odo-
ratum.
Canangium odoratum, 35243.
Canavali gladiatum, 35658, 35659.
virosum, 35660 to 35665.
Cannabis sativa, 35251, 35633.
Capsicum annuum, 35322.
Caragana arborescens, 35234.
cuneifolia, 35164.
Carica candamarcensis, 35142, 35143.
papaya, 35264, 35418, 35473, 35582
to 35586, 35589.
Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua.
Castor bean. See Ricinus communis.
Catjang. See Vigna cylindrica.
65

66

Ceratonia siliqua, 35230, 35238 to 35242,
* 35244 to 35246.
Chaenomeles cathayensis, 35458, 35639.
Chaetochloa italica, 35337 to 35342.
Chamaecy paris obtusa, 35299.
pisifera, 35298.
Che. See Cudrania tricuspidata.
Cherimoya. See Annona cherimola.
Cherry. See Prunus sp.
Chinese wood-oil tree.
fordit.
Citrullus vulgaris, 35250.
Citrus sp., 35247, 35464.
hystriz, 35484.
Clematis montana wilsonii f. platysepala,
35178.
Clover, crimson. See Trifolium incarna-

See Aleurites

tum.
golden. See Trifolium agrarium.
Persian. See Trifolium suaveo-
lens.

red. See Trifolium pratense.
rabbit-foot. See Trifolium ar-
vense.
white sweet. See Melilotus alba.
Coccothrinax garberi, 35141.
Coconut. See Cocos nucifera.
Cocos nucifera, 35319.
Coiron. See Savastana sp.
Copigué. See Lapageria rosea
Corn. See Zea mays.
Cornus bretschneideri, 35149.
Corylus mandshurica, 35288.
Cotoneaster spp., 35180 to 35183.
salicifolia, 35179.
Cotton. See Gossypium sp.
Cowpea. See Vigna sinensis.
Crataegus pinnatifida, 35456, 35641.
Cryptomeria japonica, 35297.
Cuayote. See Gonolobus edulis.
Cucumber. See Cucumis sativa.
Cucumis melo, 35211, 35645 to 35657.
sativus, 35466, 35643, 35644.
Cudrania tricuspidata, 35258.
Cupang. See Parkia timoriana.
Currant. See Ribes sp.
Cyrtostachys lakka, 35587.

Date. See Phoenix dactylifera.
Deutzia sp., 35185.
vilmorinae, 35184.
Diospyros kaki, 35223, 35263.
Dolichos biflorus, 35343 to 35345.
lablab, 35351 to 35354, 35621.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES,

See Heritiera littoralis.
See Triticum durum.

Dungon-late.
Durum wheat.

Eggplant. See Solanum melongena.
Elaeis guineensis, 35150, 35581.
Eleusine coracana, 35324 to 35331.
Elymus sp., 35430, 35433.
Enterolobium cyclocarpum, 35591.
Eremurus himalaicus, 35286.
robustus, 35165.
turkestanicus, 35166.
Eriobotrya japonica, 35571, 35572.
Eugenia myrtifolia, 35578.

Fagopyrum tataricum, 35167.

Ficus ulmifolia, 35449.

Flax, New Zealand. See Phormium tenaz.

Fig. See Ficus ulmifolia.

Fennel. See Foeniculum vulgare.

Foeniculum vulgare, 35634. ¥

Fusanus acuminatus. See Mida acumi-
nata. “

Gleditsia sinensis, 35616.

Glycine hispida. See Soja max.

Gonolobus edulis, 35249.

Gossypium sp., 35315 to 35317.

Gourd, snake. See Trichosanthes an-
guina.

Grape. See Vitis amurensis X riparia.

Grass, zebra. See Miscanthus japonicus.

Guizotia abyssinica, 35368 to 35372. j

Haba. See Hura crepitans.
Havas. See Vicia faba.
Hawthorn. See Crataegus pinnatifida.
Hazelnut. See Corylus mandshurica.
Hedysarum alpinum, 35448.
altaicum, 35444.
flavescens, 35445.
hedysarovdes, 35446.
multiyugum, 35447.

obscurum. See Hedysarum
hedysaroides. |
polymorphum. See Hedysa-

rum altaicum.
sibiricum. See Hedysarum al- |}

pinum. |
Hemp. See Cannabis sativa.
Heritiera littoralis, 35413, 35467.
Hibiscus spp., 35596 to 35598.

cannabinus, 35577.

Hippeastrum spp., 35465.
Holcus sorghum, 35213.
Honeyberry. See Melicocca biyjuga.

F oney locust. See Gleditsia sinensis.
‘Honeysuckle. See Lonicera spp.
Hure crepitans, 35592. -

Tlang-ilang. See Canangium odoratum.
In omoea Sp., 35414.

a batatas, 35280, 35281.

Tris spuria, 35168.

a desertorum, 35169.

X monniert, 35170.

Jasmine. See Jasminum sp.
Jasminum sp., 35186.

Jequirity. See Abrus praecatorius.
Juglans mandshurica, 35303.

regia 35463.

, sinensis, 35610 to 35613.
Jujube. See Ziziphus jujuba.
Juncoides sp., 35432.

Juniper. See Juniperus davurica.

_ Juniperus davurica, 35310.

Kalios. See Streblus asper.
Kandela. See Kerstingiella geocarpa.
_Kerstingiella geocarpa, 35145, 35146.
Kodo. See Paspalum scrobiculatum.
Korean pine. See Pinus koraiensis.

Lacquer tree. See Rhus verniciflua.
‘Lallemantia iberica, 35594.
_ Lapageria rosea, 35235.
Larch. See Larix spp.
Larix kurilensis, 35171. .
__ leptolepis, 35295.
Lathyrus sativus, 35425.
* tingitanus, 35203.
Ligaa. See Ziziphus trinervia.
Lonicera sp., 35189, 35190.
4 delavayi.
delavayi.
similis delavayi, 35187.
Z thibetica, 35188.
Loquat. See Eriobotrya japonica.
Lot $s sp., 35472.
__ eorniculatus, 35471.
Lovoa swynnertonii, 35459.
supine. See Lupinus spp.
“upinus albus, 35477.
angustifolius, 35476.
luteus, 35478.
Lycopersicon esculentum, 35151 to 35154.

2%

See Lonicera similis

Maclu: a tricuspidata. See Cudrania tri-

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 67

Malus sp., 35191.
cerasifera, 35155.
sylvestris, 35636, 35638.
Mangifera sp., 35412.
foetida, 35403.
indica, 35404 to 35411.
, verticillata, 35482.
Mango. See Mangifera spp.
Maple. See Acer spp.
Medicago carstiensis, 35156.
falcata, 35311, 35312.
littoralis, 35593.
sativa, 35401, 35420, 35421, 35427,
35428, 35435 to 35443.
glutinosa, 35207.
Melicocca bijuga, 35212.
Melilotus alba, 35575.
Melocoton. See Sicana odorifera.
Melon, calabaza. See Sicana odorifera.
Mida acuminata, 35323.

Millet. See Chaetochloa italica.
little. See Panicum miliare.
pearl. See Pennisetum glaucum.

Miscanthus japonicus, 35227.
Mountain ash. See Sorbus aucuparia.
Mung bean. See Phaseolus aureus.
Musa ensete, 35236.

Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.
Mustard. See Brassica balearica.
Myristica philippensis, 35450.

New Zealand flax. See Phormium tenax.

Nicotiana tabacum, 35642.

Niger. See Guizotia abyssinica.

Nightshade. See Solanum nigrum.

Nutmeg, wild. See Myristica philipp-
ensis.

Oak, evergreen. See Pasania cornea.
Oat. See Avena sativa.
Onobrychis viciaefolia.
vulgaris.
vulgaris, 35313.
Opuntia ficus-indica, 35321.
Orange. See Citrus sp.
Oroxylon indicum, 35415, 35468.

See Onobrychis

Pai ts’ai. See Brassica pekinensis.
Palm. See Coccothrinax garberi.

African oil. See Elaeis guineen-
Panicum miliaceum, 35355 to 35367, 35570.
miliare, 35334 to 35336.

muticum, 35666.

68

See Carica papaya.
mountain. See Carica
marcensis.
Parkia roxburghw. See Parkia timoriana.
timoriana, 35469.
Pasania cornea, 35320.
Paspalum scrobiculatum, 35332.
Passiflora sp., 35214, 35215.
Passion fruit. See Passiflora sp.
Pea, Tangier. See Lathyrus tingitanus.
tree, Siberian. See Caragana spp.
Peach. See Amygdalus persica.
Chinese wild. See Amygdalus
davidiana.
Pear. See Pyrus spp.
Pennisetum glaucum, 35333.
typhoideum. See
tum glaucum.
Pepper, black. See Piper nigrum.
red. See Capsicum annuum.
Persea americana, 35282.
carolinensis. See Persea pubescens.
gratissima. See Persea americana.
meyeniana, 35137, 35138.
pubescens, 35231.
Persimmon. See Diospyros kaki. .
Phaseolus angularis, 35216 to 35221, 35632.
aureus, 35347, 35629 to 35631.
coccineus, 35224.
mungo, 35346.
vulgaris, 35225, 35226, 35228.
Phoenix dactylifera, 35161, 35172, 35573,
35074.
Phormium tenax, 35470.
Pigeon pea. See Cajan indicum.
Pine. See Pinus spp.

Korean. See Pinus koraiensis.
Pinkapinkahan. See Oroxylon indicum.
Pinus sp., 35192, 35614.

cembra sibirica, 35289, 35290.
densiflora, 35293.
eldarica, 35208.
koraiensis, 35291, 35292, 35615.
thunbergii, 35294.
Piper nigrum, 35460.
Pithecolobium angulatum, 35451.
lobatum, 35452.
See Solanum spp.
sweet. See Ipomoea batatas.
Premna odorata, 35453.
pubescens. See Premna odorata.
Prickly pear. See Opuntia ficus-indica.

Papaya.
canda-

Pennise-

Potato.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Proso. See Panicum miliaceum.
Prunus sp., 35640. {
davidiana. See Amygdalus david- —

dana. |
Jenzliana. See Amygdalus fenz- —
liana.
nana. See Amygdalus nana.

persica.
Pyrus sp., 35193.
aucuparia. See Sorbus aucuparia.
cathayensis. See Chaenomeles cath-
ayensis.
chinensis, 35457, 35637.
malus. See Malus sylvestris.
sinensis. See Pyrus chinensis.
ussuriensis, 35304.

See Amygdalus persica.

See Pasania cornea.
See Enterolobium cyclo-

Quercus cornea.
Quinacastle.
carpum.
Quandong. See Mida acuminata.
Quince. See Chaenomeles cathayensis.

Ragi. See Hlewsine coracana.

Raspberry. See Rubus spp.

Red pepper. See Capsicum annuum.

Rhus vernicifera. See Rhus verniciflua.
vermciflua, 35302.

Ribes sp., 35195, 35308, 35309.
himalayense urceolatum, 35194.

Ricinus communis, 35381 to 35399.

Rosa multibracteata, 35196.

soulieana, 35200.

See Rosa spp.
apple, Australian.
myrtrfolia.
Rowan. tree. See Sorbus aucuparia.
Rubus biflorus quinqueflorus, 35197.
pinnatus, 35580.

Rose.
See Eugenia —

Sainfoin. See Onobrychs vulgaris.
Salix sp., 35262.

Sand-box tree. See Hura crepitans.
Sarsaparilla. See Smilax officinalis.
Sciadopitys verticillata, 35300.
Sesame. See Sesamum orientale.
Sesamum orientale, 35373 to 35380.
Setaria italica. See Chaetochloa italica.
Siberian pea tree. See Caragana spp.
Sicana odorifera, 35136.

Sideroxylon sp., 35454.

Smilax officinalis, 35417.

Soja max, 35600, 35622 to 35628.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

69

mum sp., 35504 to 35506, 35547, 35565. | Trifolium elegans, 35275.

bridgesit, 35548 to 35561.
chlorocarpon. See Solanum ni-
grum.
guineense.
grum.

melongena, 35635.
miniatum. See Solanum ni-

grum.

See Solanum ni-

oleraceum. See Solanum ni-
grum.

tuberosum, 35491 to 35503, 35507
to 35532, 35536 to 35546, 35562
to 35564, 33566 to 35569, 35595.

: villosum. See Solanum nigrum.

Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.

jorbus aucuparia, 35305.

Soursop. See Annona muricata.

oy bean. See Soja maz.

'piraea henryi, 35198.

Spruce. See Abies spp.

Streblus asper, 35455.

Sweet potato. See Ipomoea batatas.

‘amarisk. See Tamariz sp.

Tamariz sp., 35261.

fea oil. See Thea sasanqua.

Peyer tree. See Coccothrinax garberi.

lea sasanqua, 35248.

a cacao, 35144.

rina garbert. See Coccothrinaz garberi.
bacco. See Nicotiana tabacum.

mato. See Lycopersicon esculentum.
Tesia sp., 35434,

ree of heaven. See Ailanthus cacoden-

1e0b7To

richosanthes anguina, 35579.
ifolium agrarium, 35268.
___allpestre, 35276.

q arvense, 35271.

nigrum, 35157 to 35160, 35209. —

incarnatum, 35266, 35424.
montanum, 35279.
pratense, 35267, 35269, 35270,
35272 to 35274, 35277, 35278.
suaveolens, 35265, 35419.
Triticum durum, 35314, 35480.

Ullucus tuberosus, 35533 to 35535.
Undetermined, 35233.
Urd. See Phaseolus mungo.

Vangueria infausta, 35576.

Vetch. See Vicia atropurpurea.

Viburnum betulifolium, 35199.

Vicia atropurpurea, 35204, 35284.

faba, 35222.

Vigna catjang. See Vigna cylindrica.
cylindrica, 35349, 35350.
sinensis, 35618 to 35620.

Vitis amurensis X riparia, 35306.

Walnut. See Juglans spp.

Watermelon. See Citrullus vulgaris.

Wheat, durum. See Triticum durum.

Willow. See Saliz sp.

Wood-oil tree, Chinese.
fordii.

Xanthosoma spp., 35485 to 35490.

See Aleurites

Yautia. See Xanthosoma spp.
Ylang-ylang. See Canangium odoratum.

Zea mays, 35229, 35588, 35617.

Zebra grass. See Miscanthus japonicus.

Zelkova acuminata. See Zelkova serrata.

serrata, 35301.

Ziziphus exserta. See Ziziphus trinervia.

jujuba, 35253 to 35257, 35260,
35287, 35601 to 35609.

sativa. See Ziziphus jujuba.
trinervia, 35416.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chief of Bureau.

INVENTORY

FEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1
TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913.

(No. 36; Nos. 35667 To 36258. )

WASHINGTON:

as GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
eg 1915.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Assistant Chief of Bureau, KARL F. KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. ROCKWELL.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

Allen M. Groves, Nathan Menderson, and Glen P. Van Eseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md.

E. R. Johnston, Assistantin Charge, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators. 2

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, Haifa, Palestine; |
Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; H. M. Curran, Bahia, Brazil; Dr. Gustav Eisen, California —
Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; E. C. Green, Servigo do Algodao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A.C.
Hartless, Scharunpur Botanic Gardens, Scharunpur, India; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago, Iil.; William S. —
Lyon, Gardens of Nagtajan, Manila, P. I.; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Simpson,
Little River, Fla.; Dr. L. Trabut, Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold —
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. 4

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ILLUSTRATIONS.

= I. A collection of wild and cultivated potato and melluco tubers from

South America. (S. P. I. Nos. 35703 to 35868).....-........-.--

II. A grove of Chinese chestnut trees (Castanea mollissima) at San Tun

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VENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED
Y THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT
VTRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY
iT ‘0 SEPTEMBER 30, 1913 (NO. 36; ‘a 35667 TO

36258).

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a INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

e department is bringing into the country and, after propagating,
sending out to experimenters scattered from Alaska to southern
rida. The limitation of funds allotted for this work prevents the
aking of a thorough governmental investigation of more than a very
7 of these newly introduced plants, but private experimenters in
easing numbers are placing their facilities for testing plants at
rd sposal, and the aggregate observations made by this corps of
mteer experimenters furnish the proof in large measure of the
bility of these various plants to American conditions of climate
the economic conditions of American life.
ough itis often the case that some unheralded, obscure plant in
ocess of selection turns out to have great value, it may not be
5 of place, as has been the custom for a number of years past,
emphasize particular introductions which, on their face, so to
ak, appear to be particularly promising.
There @ appear to be localities in America where a short-season corn
sh will ripen with comparatively little sunlight may be of dis-
t value, and Mr. Wight’s introduction of a variety (No. 35998)
Castro, a cool, rainy region in Chile, may help solve this problem.
h © success of several of the foreign cover crops previously intro-
d will create an interest in the East African legume, Meibomia
L (No. 36060), and its trial is recommended in the orchards of
: ‘ The Australian Rhodes grass, Chloris paraguarensis (No.

i h Baht and yielding hay of a finer quality and bette as much,
: _to be of interest to stockmen in the Gulf States, where the

ii bulletin is intended for distribution to the agricultural experiment stations and the more
ate cooperators of the Department of Agriculture.

6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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The growing interest in hardy so-called English walnuts will —

create a demand for the Changli walnut (No. 36082), found recently
by Mr. Meyer near the Great Wall of China, which will probably prove
hardier than any of the varieties from southern Europe; and his
chestnut species, identified as Castanea mollissima (No. 35891), from
San Tun Ying, even though a low-branching open-headed species of
no value for timber, can not fail to attract attention as an orchard
tree because of its greater resistance to the chestnut bark disease,
which is destroying the American chestnut, and its excellent nuts,
for which it is cultivated in China.

The pistache-nut tree has begun to be grown in California, and
bearing specimens are already interesting the California horticul-

turists. The introduction of the Kaka tree of India, Pistacia integer- .

rima (No. 36065), a close relative of it, for trial as a stock for com-
mercial varieties of the pistache will be of interest to a.widening
circle of cultivators.

Throughout historic times the olive has been grown on its own
roots. In California it fruits abundantly, but in Florida and Texas,
although growing luxuriantly, it refuses to produce more than a few
scattering fruits. The introduction of the South African wild olive,
Olea verrucosa (No. 36059), on which the cultivated olive has already
been successfully grafted, makes it desirable to try the olive on this
wild stock in moist southern regions.

The introduction of a quantity of the nuts of the Nipa palm, Nypa
fruticans (No. 36058), from the Philippines, should call attention to
what appears to be a remarkable sugar and alcohol producing crop for
tidal tropical swamp lands, where little that is profitable is now grown.
The vast areas of this land and the many uses of this palm make it
worthy of the serious attention of tropical agriculturists.

Whether the Nikau palm, Areca sagyida (No. 35888), which in the
forests of New Zealand is said to withstand the forest fires, will prove
adapted to conditions in southern Florida and spread over the ham-
mocks is a question worth determining.

The success of our previous introduction of the remarkable white-
barked pine of China, Pinus bungeana (No. 35916), has led to its re-
introduction. Although it may be 50 years before the trees will show
their white-barked character, they are long-lived trees, growing to a
great size, and a place should be found for them in our landscape
gardening. .

The Siberian larch, Larix sibirica, one of the most rapid growing of
all the conifers, is proving to be adapted climatically to the Canadian
Northwest, and American foresters are already experimenting with it.
A strain from the southern Ural Mountains (No. 36163) will doubtless
be of interest to them.

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT. 7

Be om Chinese cabbage, or pai ts’ai, Brassica pekinensis, has made a
» for itself in American gardening, and there is a distinct impres-
on that it is more easily digested than the ordinary cabbage. A
quick-maturing variety for early-autumn use (No. 36114) and a
3 ve-headed variety (No. 36113) are recommended to those who are
growing this new vegetable. ~
_ Of new fruits the following are worthy of special mention: Eleven
ieties of mango (Nos. 36029 to 36039) from India, two of which
came from the rainier region of Mozufferpur and may prove valuable
for the rainy portions of Porto Rico; the Pahutan mango (No. 36052),
of Manila, which, on account of its great vigor, may be useful as a
stock; the Diamond mango (No. 36070), from the Island of Chiloane,
off the coast of East Africa, the home of the Lathrop mango; the
Chinese bush cherry, or ying taw’r, Prunus tomentosa (Nos. 36086 and
36111), which, in the opinion of Mr. Meyer, who discovered pale-
fruited and white-fruited forms of it (Nos. 36109 and 36110), is a
bush fruit for the home garden in the cold semiarid sections of the
Northwest; the Monte Porcio Catone apricot (No. 35701), said by Dr.
Gustav Eisen, who knows California fruits well, to be the handsomest
apricot he had ever seen, and therefore of interest to Californians.
_ The collection of citrus fruits (Nos. 35690 to 35700) made by Mr.
Woglum during his search for the white-fly parasites in India has
in it some promising new varieties, including a round seedless lemon
om Cawnpore, the Kaghzi lime, and the loose-skinned Nagpur tan-
gerine. Popenoe’s Bedana grape, a small seedless variety from
Seharunpur (No. 36040), adds another seedless form to those already
peing cultivated in California. Tropical fruit growers will doubtless
welcome Wester’s introduction of the marang, Artocarpus odoratis-
na (No. 36256), a new relative of the breadfruit and the jak
fruit, which is a native of the Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao and
\ppears to be juicier, sweeter, and more aromatic than either of these
widely grown tropical fruits. They will also want to test the galo
truit, Anacolosa luzoniensis (No. 35893), from the hilly interior of
Javite. Strawberry hybridizers may want to test the wild Fra-
aria chiloensis (No. 35953), from the Island of Chiloe, where Mr.
Wight found it growing on the seashore.
~The demand for early-flowering dooryard shrubs will make the
im-leaved plum of China, Prunus triloba (No. 36112), a welcome addi-
4 m, since, according to Mr. Meyer, it produces blooms ranging in
lor from pale pink to dark violet-rose and is already a favorite
1 rub among the Chinese.
4 s in the previous inventory, the manuscript has been prepared by
P Ss ss May Riley, under the supervision of Mr. S. C. Stuntz, in general

S SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

charge of the publications of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant
Introduction. Mr. H. C. Skeels has provided notes of geographical

orthography of the inventory, since, working under the direction
of the Committee on Scientific Orthuse ie of the Bureau, they y
settle so far as possible questions of nomenclature, followsuea |
general the classification of the most recent reputable monographers.

Davip FAIRCHILD,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OrFricE oF ForEIGN SEED AND PLant IntTRODUCTION.
Washington, D. C., August 17, 1 916.

INVENTORY.

35667. PunicA GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.

From Mesa, Ariz. Presented by Mr. E. W. Hudson, Sacaton, Ariz., who pro-
cured the cuttings from Mr. G. 8. Kelly, Mesa, Ariz. Received at the Plant
Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Z ‘Cuttings from several large bushes, all of one variety, growing on the ranch of

“Mr. Kelly at Mesa, Ariz. Origin unknown; apparently identical with the variety

sold by western nurseries under the name ‘Sweet fruited’; fruit medium size, with a

deep rose-colored skin and flesh; sweet, of excellent flavor, and soft seeded; represents

the best type of pomegranate for eating out of hand.’’ (7. H. Kearney.)

$5668 to 35670. Carica Papaya L. | Papaya.

From Kongo da Lemba, Kongo. Presented by Mr. H. Meyr, acting director,
Ministry of the Colonies, Brussels, Belgium. Received J aby 7,, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Meyr.

35668. ‘‘(No.1.) Lala. Fruit very nearly spherical, not prominently ridged,
exterior very smooth. Color of both exterior and pulp, orange yellow.”’

35669. ‘‘(No. 2) Lala. Fruitovoid, not prominently ridged. Exterior very
smooth. Color of both exterior and pulp, orange yellow.”’

Nos. 1 and 2 resemble each other in flavor.

85670. ‘“‘(No. 3.) Fruits of large dimensions, more or less irregularly ovoid;
large ridges very pronounced. Color of both exterior and pulp, orange
yellow. The pulp is very fine and of a distinct flavor, quite different from
the other two [S. P. I. Nos. 35668 and 35669]. The natives make no dis-
tinction among the varieties, except that this No. 3, on account of its large
size, is called lala na sast (elephant papaya).”

$5671 and 35672.

From Puerto de Orotava, Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. George V.
Perez. Received July 3, 1913.

35671. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Mill. Cherimoya.
35672. Ecutum Frastuosum Salisbury. _ Pride of Madeira.
“The so-called pride of Madeira; flowers are light blue.’’ (Perez.)

““There can hardly be a more striking object than this plant in early March
in full beauty of bright pale-blue blossoms. The bush measures up to 18 feet
in circumference, and the flower heads of crowded cymes are 6 inches to 1 foot
long. The filaments are white, fading into pink; the leaves pale glaucous
green. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, furnishing an
abundant supply of nectar and dark-blue pollen. The plant is perennial in
habit, rises 5 or 6 feet from the Serve, assuming a graceful pyramidal eed
generally perishing after a few years’ growth, ev ipe seedlings in abundance. ’

a (Gardeners’ Chronicle, May 30, 1903.)
9

10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35673 to 35676.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Sr. Otén Jiménez L., chief, Depart- r
ment of Botany, Muséo Nacional. Received July 7, 1913. $s

35673. ACHRADELPHA MAMMosa (L.) O. F. Cook. Sapote.
(Lucuma mammosa Gaertn. f.)

‘From San Francisco de Guadalupe. A sapote 10 centimeters in diameter,
with pulp of golden-red color, very sweet taste, and not very glutinous. Itis —
very much esteemed and brings good prices in the market.’’ (Jiménez L.) |

35674. ACHRADELPHA VIRIDIS (Pittier) O. F. Cook. Sapote.

A tree related to the sapote, but producing fruit of superior quality. It
was described originally as Calocarpum viride Pittier. A larger quantity of
seed of this species was secured afterward from Guatemala by Mr. O. F. Cook,
who refers to this tree as Achradelpha viridis (S. P. I. Nos. 38478 to 38481,
38566, and 40906). The reason for changing the name is stated by Mr. Cook as
follows:

‘The injerto is undoubtedly a close relative of the true sapote of Mexico and
Central America, which is the type of the genus Achradelpha. The generic
name Calocarpum used by Pierre and other recent writers for the sapote is not
considered available on account of its previous application to other plants.”’

‘“‘From Guanacaste. The fruit reaches about 10 centimeters in diameter.
The pulp is dark red and of fineflavor. This variety is rare and one of the most
valuable.’’ (Jiménez L.)

85675. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

‘From San Mateo. The fruit reaches 30 centimeters in length and 10 centi-
meters in width at its largest part. It is one of the largest varieties of Costa
Rica. It is of delicious flavor and is called butter avocado (Aguacate de mante-
quilla).’’

35676. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

‘‘From San Mateo. The fruit is ovoid, and about 10 to 12 centimeters in both
diameters. Much esteemed.’’

35677 to 35684. STIZOLOBIUM spp.

Presented by Mr. D. Hooper, Office of Economic Botanist, Botanical Survey of —
India Department, Calcutta, through Mr. C. V. Piper, of the Bureau of Plant —
Industry. Received July 2, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Hooper.
35677. STIZOLOBIUM sp.

“(Reg. No. 34979.) From Hajipur subdivision, Mozufferpur, Behar; locally 5
called Kabach.”’

35678. STIZOLOBIUM CINEREUM Piper and Tracy.
“(Reg. No. 35055.) From Kessaria, Chumparun, Behar; locally called —
Kabach.”’ :

35679. STIZOLOBIUM sp.
“(Reg. No. 35085.) From Mozufferpur, Behar; locally known as Kabach.
These shiny beadlike black seeds are probably S. capitatum.”’

35680. STIzOLOBIUM sp.
“(Reg. No. 35096.) From Cuttack, Orissa; locally called Byle. This also —
appears to resemble S. capitatum.”’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 11

to 35684—Continued.

35681. STizoLoBium sp.
= ““(Reg. No. 35236.) From Falam, Chin Hills, Burma; locally known as Ra or
Aunglauk.’’

35682. SrizoLoBIUM sp.

“ (Reg. No. 35237.) Probably from Falam, Chin Hills, Burma; locally known
as Ewe-shewl, Bu-shule, or Yum-man. These are large marbled seeds of gray,
brown, and black, and come very close to the Darjeeling specimen.’’

35683. STizoOLOBIUM ATERRIMUM Piper and Tracy.
“ (Reg. No. 35238.) From Akyab, Burma; locally called Pe-det-auet.’’

35684. StizoLoBium capiratuM (Roxb.) Kuntze.
“(Reg. No. 35271.) From Ketah Durbar, Rajputana where it is known asa
bean.”’

35685. OpuNTIA sp. Prickly pear.
From Augusta, Ga. Presented by the P. J. Berckmans Co.

“Hardy cactus from Argentina; 3-year seedlings.’’ (R. C. Berckmans.)

Plants. :

35686 and 35687. SoLanuM spp. Potato.

From Guaqui Mole, Bolivia. Presented by Dr. C. W. Foster, La Paz, Bolivia, at
the request of Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
July 7, 1913.

“Wild potatoes collected at Guaqui Mole.’’ (Foster.)

35688. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Duku.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.
Received July 11, 1913.

35689. CorypHa ELATA Roxburgh. Buri palm.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
- sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received July 14, 1913.

“Trunk straight, 60 to 70 feet high, 2 feet in diameter, spirally ridged; leaves lunate,
8 to 10 feet in diameter, segments 80 to 100, separated nearly to the middle, ensiform,
obtuse or bifid; petioles 6 to 12 feet, with black margins and curved spines; spadix
about one-fourth the length of the trunk, but narrow. Bengal and Burma.”’ (N.
Taylor, in Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.)

$5690 to 35700. Crrrus spp.

From India. Received from Mr. R. S. Woglum, Bureau of Entomology, Depart-
ment of Agriculture, who procured them from the government gardens at Nagpur
and the botanical gardens at Seharunpur, India. Received at the Plant Intro-
duction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

35690. CirTRUS sp. Orange.

**Mussembi. This word is, of course, a corruption of Mozambique. The intro-
duction of this orange into India is unknown, but it is probably traceable to the
early Portuguese settlers at Goa. It is commonly grown in the Dekkan, and isa
handsome orange color, of the Malta type. Asa sucking orange it is to my

* mind delicious. It comes into bearing very early. Iam unable in all instances
to personally testify to the quality of the varieties, as up to the present many of
them have not fruited properly since I have been in chargehere.’”’ (A.C. Hartless).

13 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35690 to 35700—Continued.

“The Mussembi orange is shaped much like the Valencia and is about the same —
size. In flavor it is very sweet. From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, —
India.’? (Woglum.)

35691. Cirrus NoBILIs DELICcIOSA (Tenore) Swingle. Madeiran orange.

“Nagpur. From the government gardens, Nagpur, India. This is a well- —
known orange, and supposed to be one of the best, if not the best, grown in India.
I, however, attribute its superlative quality to its coming into season at a time
when such fruits are more appreciated rather than at the time when most other
oranges are in season. As doubtless you are aware, oranges can fruit twice a
year, at least in India, and at Nagpur the conditions are especially favorable for
the second fruiting, or ‘dumrez,’ as it is called in the vernacular. We grow the
Nagpur variety, but we can say that it differs but very little from the ordinary
Suntra, which, by the way, isa class in itself, and includes with us several varie-
ties. It isa class or type, much in the way the Maltais.”” (A. C. Hartless.)

“The Nagpur orange is a large, loose-jacketed orange of the tangerine group.”

(Woglum.)
35692. Cirrus GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. Pomelo.
“Red. From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India.”’ (Woglum.)
35693. Cirrus GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. ' Pomelo.
“Large, white fleshed. From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India.”
(Woglum.)

“These two varieties (S. P. I. Nos. 35692 and 35693) differ from one another
only in the color of the flesh. They are of the large oblate varieties. They are
not very much used by the Europeans in India, but more so by Indians. TI fol-
low Bonavia in thinking that the pomelo group is much more extensive than is
generally supposed. I know two or three varieties that are called limes here,
but which are undoubtedly pomelos.’? (A. C. Hartless.)

35694. Cirrus timont4 Osbeck. Lemon.
‘*Round, seedless. I regret that Ican not at present give you any informa-

tion concerning this, other than it came from Cawnpore. Presumably it is like

some other varieties and distinguished as being seedless.’’ (A. C. Hartless.)

35695. CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (Christm.) Swingle. Lime.

‘“‘ Kaghzi. From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India. Kaghzi in the
vernacular means ‘paper,’ referring to the thin rind. This is the true lime of
India. There are possibly various forms.of it. It is one of the hardiest citrus
fruits we have, particularly in withstanding drought and extreme heat. Itis
extensively grown around jails to supply the prisoners with lime juice, and isin
fruit more or less all the year round.’’ (A. C. Hartless.)

35696. CITRUS sp. Lime.
‘‘Atanni. From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India.’’ (Woglum.)
35697. CITRUS sp. Lime.

““Atanni kala. Is known in this garden as a lime, but is, I am convinced, _
apomelo. The termination or last name kala should be kalan. Kala means _
‘black,’ but kalan means ‘large,’ which, I think, is what is intended here.
There is no doubt that the proper spelling of this word should be Atanni, which __
means eight annas, or half a rupee, implying possibly, as Bonavia says,* that
it is half the size of the pomelo. Its uses are similar to that of the pomelo.’’
(A. C. Hartless.)

‘From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India.’’ (Woglum.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 13

5690 to 35'700—Continued.

p= 35698. CrrRus sp. Lime.
bs ‘Sylhet or Rangpur. It is difficult to account for the double name attached
to this variety. Sylhet is a well-known district in eastern India, whereas
Rangpur is a district in the United Provinces. I think that originally plants
were obtained from both places and subsequently found to be identical. I
think this is the same as Reasoner Bros.’ ‘Sour Rangpur.’ It is an excellent
lime and is in fruit most of the year.’’ (A. C. Hartless.)

‘From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India.’’ (Woglum.)

35699. Crrrus MEDICA L. Sour citron.
“ Jamberi. From the government gardens, Nagpur, India.’’ (Woglum.)
To be used for stocks.

35700. Cirrus sINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Orange.
““Sikhim. From the botanical gardens, Seharunpur, India.’’ (Woglum.)

$5701. Prunus ARMENIACA L. Apricot.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received July 17, 1913.

‘Cuttings of a new apricot from Monte Porcio Catone. Itis the handsomest apricot
Lhave yet seen, though not the very largest, and this year I have come across a variety
of Crisomelo much larger. The Monte Porcio Catone is the most highly colored
apricot I have seen, carmine red on one side, and the yellow is vivid, like that of a
peach, and not dull, as is generally the case with apricots. Itisof high flavor, ripening
here at the end of June, and very sweet, the only defect being that the seed is slightly
adherent to the flesh, but its other good qualities will make it valuable. As far as I
can learn it is a seedling.’’ (isen.)

35702. HAEMANTHUS FASCINATOR Linden.

From Brussels, Belgium. Presented by Mr. Edmund Leplace, acting director
general, Ministry of the Colonies. Received July 17, 1913.

“Seeds of a beautiful species of the genus Haemanthus, from Belgian Kongo.’
J place. )
“Plant with a bulbous base. Leaves 6 to 9, petiole 15 to 17 cm. long, semicylin-
drical, enlarged, sheathed at the base, with wings 2 to 3 mm. wide at the center; limb
oval, subacute, rounded at the base, 21 to 22 cm. long and 10 cm. wide, pale on both
sides, with the medial nerve violet colored on the back; lateral nerves to the number
of 13 to 16 on each side of the medial nerve. Peduncle central with relation to the
leaves, about 30 cm. long and 8 mm. wide; umbel attaining a diameter of 20 cm.;
multiflorous; valves of the spathe linear oblong, 5 to 6 cm. long, reflexed.
_ “Flowers bright red, with slender pedicels, 30 to 40 mm. long; ovary green, 3 to 4
mm. in diameter; tube cylindrical, short, 7 to 10 mm. in length; lobes lanceolate
l near, 22 to 25 mm. long, acute, furnished with a tuft of down at the summit, about
3 nm . wide. Filaments of the stamens 37 to 42 mm. long, with anthers about 2 mm.
mg. Style slender, much longer than the filaments.
4 “Since its appearance this species, gathered in the Kongo, has attracted the atten-
tion of the horticultural world. Haemanthus fascinator belongs in the same group as
alone H. longipes, H. eetveldeanus, and H. laurentii, and is closely related to
] See and H. lindeni, from which it differs by the much shorter tube of the
anth. It differs from H. longipes and H. eetveldeanus by the elongated filaments,
n n 37 to 42 mm. long, and from H. laurentii by its lobes, only 22 to 23 mm. long and
to 03 mm.wide. UH. fascinator, mirabilis, and diadema have been described in the

bs

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

‘Meeting’ of the Royal Horticultural Society of London, March 26, 1901, and the
English horticultural papers, among others the ‘Gardeners’ Chronicle,’ in its number
of May 25, have drawn the attention of amateurs to them. 4

‘‘Dr. Masters believes that in view of the general conditions in which these plants
grow in the Kongo, that is to say, under the constant shade of the equatorial forest, ina
light soil composed of sand and decayed vegetable matter, it will be easy to cultivate
them in the temperate lands, and that they promise to have a great horticultural
future.’’ (Journal Société Nationale d’ Horticulture, ser. 4, vol. 3, 1902.)

35703 to 35868.

Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
July 3, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.
35703 to 35723. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35708. “(No. 400.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35704. “(No. 401.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35705. “(No. 402.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35706. “(No. 403.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35707. “(No. 405.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35708. ‘“(No. 406.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”’
35709. “(No. 407.) - From La Paz, Bolivia.”’
35710. “(No. 408.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’
35711. “(No. 409.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”’
35712. “(No. 410.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
35713. “(No. 411.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35714. ‘‘(No. 412.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35715. ‘‘(No. 413.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35716. ‘‘(No. 414.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35717. “(No. 415.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35718. “(No. 416.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’
35719. “(No. 417.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35720. “(No. 418.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35721. “(No. 419.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35722. “(No. 420.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
35723. “(No. 421.) From Cuzco, Peru.”

35724. ULLucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco.
“(No. 422.) From Cuzco, Peru. Tubers about 1? inches long, oblong; s
yellow, splashed with red or pink.”’

35725 and 35726. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.

35725. “(No. 423.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35726. “(No. 426.) - From Cuzco, Peru.”’

35727. ULtLucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco :

or less spherical; skin light pink.”’

35728 to 35730. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35728. ‘“(No. 428.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’? :
35729. “(No. 429.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35730. “(No. 430.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 15

to 35868—Continued.
35731. Untucus TUBEROSUs Caldas. Melluco.
“(No. 431.) From Cuzco, Peru. Tubers 3 to 14 inches long, cylindrical;
skin light yellow.”’
35732 to 35739. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35732. “(No. 432.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35733. “(No. 433.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35734. “(No. 434.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
35735. “(No. 435.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35736. “(No. 436.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35737. “(No. 437.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35738. “(No. 438.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35739. “(No. 439.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’

35740. ULtucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco.
“(No. 440.) From Cuzco, Peru. Tubers about 14 inches long, ovoid; skin

light pink.”’

35741 to 35752. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.

35741. “(No. 441.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35742. “(No. 442.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35743. “(No. 443.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35744. “(No. 445.) From Cuzco, Perw.’’
35745. ‘‘(No. 446.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”’
35746. “(No. 447.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35747. “(No. 448.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35748. “(No. 449.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35749. “(No. 450.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35750. “(No. 451.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35751. “(No. 452.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35752. “(No. 453.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35753. ULtucus TuBERosus Caldas. Melluco.
“(No. 454.) From La Paz, Bolivia. Tubers 13? inches long, oblong; skin
light yellow.”
35754 to 35783. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
°35754. “(No. 456.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
* 35755. ‘“(No. 458.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35756. “(No. 459.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35757. “(No. 461.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35758. “(No. 463.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35759. “(No. 464.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35760. “(No. 465.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35761. “(No. 466.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35762. “(No. 467.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35763. “(No. 468.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35764. “(No. 469.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35765. “(No. 470.) From Cuzco, Peru.’”’
35766. “(N&. 471.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
8194°—15——2

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35703 to 35868—Continued.
35767. “(No. 472.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’
35768. “(No. 473.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35769. “(No. 474.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
35770. “(No. 475.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35771. “(No. 477.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
35772. “(No. 478.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35773. “(No. 479.) From La Paz, Bolivia.’’
35774. “(No. 480.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35775. “(No. 481.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35776. “(No. 482.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35777. “(No. 483.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
35778. “(No. 484.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35779. “(No. 485.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35780. “(No. 486.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’
35781. “(No. 487.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35782. “(No. 488.) From Lima, Peru.”’
35783. “(No. 489.) From Tarma, Peru.”’

35784. ULLtucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco.

““(No. 490.) From Lima, Peru.’ Tubers cylindrical, about 2? inches long;
skin olive green, splashed with red.”

35785 to 35793. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. . Potato.
35785. “(No. 492.) From Lima, Peru.” ,
35786. “(No. 493.) From Arequipa, Peru.”

35787. “(No. 494.) From Arequipa, Peru.’”’ ~

35788. “(No. 495.) From Lima, Peru.”’

35789. “(No. 496.) From Arequipa, Peru.”

35790. ‘“(No. 497.) From Arequipa, Peru.”

35791. “(No. 498.) From Arequipa, Peru.’’

35792. “(No. 500.) From Lima, Peru.”’

35793. “(No. 501.) From Arequipa, Peru.”’
35794. ULLUCUS TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco.

‘“(No. 502.) From Lima, Peru. Tubers nearly spherical, about 1 inch in

diameter; skin olive green.”’ :

35795. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. “Potato.

““(No. 503.) From Lima, Peru.”’
35796. ULLucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco.
“(No. 504.) From Lima, Peru. Tubers cylindrical, about 24 inches long;
skin bright red.’’

35797 to 35824. SoLanumM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35797. “(No. 505.) From Lima, Peru.”’

35798. “(No. 506.) From Arequipa, Peru.”
35799. “(No. 507.) From Oroya, Peru.”’’
35800. “(No. 509.) From Arequipa, Peru.’
35801. “(No. 510.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35802. “(No. 511.) From Tarma, Peru.”’ e

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35703 to 35868—Continued.
35808. “(No. 512.) From Lima, Peru.”’
: 35804. “(No. 513.) From Lima, Peru.’’
35805. “(No. 514.) From Lima, Peru.’’
se 35806. “(No. 515.) From Lima, Peru.”
35807. “(No. 516.) From Lima, Peru.’’
35808. “(No. 517.) From Lima, Peru.’’
35809. “(No. 519.) From Arequipa, Peru.”
35810. “(No. 520.) From Tarma, Peru.”’
35811. “(No. 521.) From Arequipa, Peru.’’
35812. “(No. 522.) From Arequipa, Peru.”’
35813. “(No. 523.) From Oroya, Peru.”’
35814. “(No. 524.) From Oroya, Peru.”’
35815. “(No. 525.) From Oroya, Peru.”
35816. “(No. 527.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35817. “(No. 528.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35818. “(No. 529.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35819. “(No. 530.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
35820. “(No. 531.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35821. “(No. 532.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
35822. “(No. 533.) From Arequipa, Peru.”
35823. “(No. 534.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35824. “(No. 535.) From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
35825 to 35828. ULL_ucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Melluco.
r 35825. “(No. 536.) From Lima, Peru. Tubers nearly spherical, about
14 inches in diameter; skin pink.”
35826. “(No. 537.) From Lima, Peru. Tubers cylindrical, about 13
inches long; skin light yellow.
35827. “(No. 538.) From Lima, Peru. Tubers oblong, sometimes

somewhat constricted in the center, about 1? inches long; skin olive
green.”’

35828. “(No. 539.) From Cuzco, Peru. Tubers oblong oval, about 13
inches long; skin pink, with spots of dark red.”’

35829 to 35868. SotanuM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
35829. “(No. 540.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
, 35830. “(No. 541.) From Lima, Peru.”’
35831. “(No. 542.) From Lima, Peru.’’

; 35832. “(No. 543.) From Cuzco, Peru.’’
35833. “(No. 544.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35834. “(No. 545.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35835. “(No. 546.) From La Paz, Bolivia.”
35836. “(No. 547.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35837. “(No. 548.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
35838. “(No. 549.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
35839. “(No. 550.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”’

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35703 to 35868—Continued.

35840. “(No.
35841. “(No.
35842. “(No.
35843. “(No.
35844. “(No.
35845. “(No.
35846. “(No.
35847. “(No.
35848. “(No.
35849. “(No.
35850. “(No.
35851. “(No.
35852. “(No.
35853. “(No.
35854. “(No.
35855. “(No.
35856. “(No.
35857. “(No.
35858. “(No.
35859. “(No.
35860. “(No.
35861. “(No.
35862. “(No.
35863. “(No.
35864. “(No.
35865. “(No.
35866. “(No.
35867. “(No.
35868. “(No.

551.)
552.)
553.)
554.)
555.)
556.)
557.)
558.)
559.)
560.)
561.)
562.)
563.)
564.)
565.)
566.)
567.)
568.)
569.)
570.)
571.)
572.)
573.)
574.)
579.)
580.)
581.)
582.)
583.)

From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
From Arequipa, Peru.”’
From Arequipa, Peru.”
From Lima, Peru.’’
From Lima, Peru.’’
From Lima, Peru.’’
From Lima, Peru.”’
From Cuzco, Peru.’’
From Cuzco, Peru.”’
From Cuzco, Peru.’’
From Cuzco, Peru.”’
From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
From Lima, Peru.”’
From Lima, Peru.”’
From Lima, Peru.”’
From Lima, Peru.’’
From Arequipa, Peru.”
From Arequipa, Peru.”’
From Arequipa, Peru.”’
From Arequipa, Peru.’’
From Arequipa, Peru.”
From Cuzco, Peru.’’
From Cuzco, Peru.’’
From Lima, Peru.”’
From Lima, Peru.”’
From Lima, Peru.’’

For an illustration of a part of this collection of potato and melluco tubers, see

Plate I.

35869 to 35883.
Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
July 3, 1913.
Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.
35869 to 35874. OxaLis TUBEROSA Molina. Oca.
35869. ‘‘(No. 424.) From Cuzco, Peru.”’
Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial bearing potato like tubers, found in Bolivia,

Peru, and Chile.
85870

35871.
35872.
35873.
35874.

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_ 425.)
_ 444.)
_ 455.)
. 457.)
. 460.)

From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
From Cuzco, Peru.”’
From Oruro, Bolivia.’’
From Cuzco, Peru.”’
From La Paz, Bolivia.”’

.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 19

35869 to 35883—Continued.

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35875. Persea americana Miller. Avocado.
ee gratissima Gaertn. f.)
(No. 462.) From Cuzco, Peru.”
$5876. Oxatis TUBEROSA Molina. Oca.
“(No. 476.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35877. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)
“(No. 518.) From Lima, Peru.”
35878 and 35879. Iromora BarTatas (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.
35878. “‘(No. 508.) Round fruit from Lima, Peru.”
35879. “(No. 526.) Red-skinned fruit from Lima, Peru.”’
35880 to 35883. Oxatis TUBEROSA Molina. Oca.
35880. ‘“(No. 575.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35881. ‘“‘(No. 576.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”
35882. ‘‘(No. 577.) From Oruro, Bolivia.”’
35883. ‘“‘(No. 578.) From Cuzco, Peru.”

35884. SPONDIAS CYTHEREA Sonnerat. We fruit.
(Spondias dulcis Forster.)

_ From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture
Received July 17, 1913.

5885. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Duku.

- From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.
‘Received July 17, 1913.

5886 and 35887.
From Cambridge, England. Presented by Mr. R. Irwin Lynch, curator, Cam-
bridge Botanic Garden. Received July 15, 1913.

85886. CasupuTI HYPERICIFOLIA (Salisb.) Skeels. Hillock tree.
( Melaleuca hypericifolia Smith.)

85887. HeiiopHiia SCANDENS Harvey.

‘The genus Heliophila belongs to South Africa. H. scandens is a perennial
climber with white flowers, the only climbing species of the genus, and, with
_ the exception of the Peruvian Cremolobus, the only climbing member of the
a natural order of Crucifere. Thismakesit extremely interesting from the botani-
cal point of view, but it is also of interest horticulturally as a white-flowered
climber flowering freely in the depth of winter. From this point of view there
_ is nothing to compete with it, and for lighting up a conservatory at this time of
_ the year it is certainly of value. It is slender in habit, sparingly branched;
the leaves are 14 or 2 inches long, elliptic or oblong lanceolate, acuminate, and
_ pale green; the flowers are in racemes, pure white, and borne in considerable
_ numbers. They do not appear to be fragrant, as has been stated. The plant
Was introduced to Kew some years ago from the Botanical Gardens of Durban,
in which locality, as well as Manda, in Natal, it inhabits shady places among
shrubs. In a corridor at the Botanic Garden, Cambridge, it flourishes and
_ flowersevery year. The culture does not appear difficult, and the plant strikes
i readily from cuttings.’’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle, January 20, 1912.)

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20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35888. ArEcA sAPIDA Solander. Nikau palm. 4
(Rhopalostylis sapida Wendl. and Drude.) 4

From Kohu Kohu, Hokianga, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. G. J. Clapham, —
Public Works Department, Wellington. Received July 18, 1913. }

“Seeds of the nikau palm, which is quite hardy in this country.’’ (Clapham.)

‘A tree sometimes 30 feet in height. Stem ringed, green. Leaves 14 feetin length. —
Spathes two or three, 12 inches long. Flowering axis white; flowers white. Drupe
one-half inch long. Both islands, as far south as Akaroa on the east coast and Dusky
Bay on the west.

“This elegant and graceful palm is found usually in thick bush. Any specimen
standing alone will have its leaves bruised or broken. The Maoris used the nikau
leaves in the construction of their whares, or native huts. A framework was made of —
manuka sticks, and the roof and walls composed of palm leaves, which formed a cover-
ing as water-tight as if built of iron. These leaves keep out the wet in a marvelous
manner, even when the thatching is so open that one can see the clouds and stars
through the interstices. Every separate leaf division is a little channel, which con- —
ducts the rain drops to the ground outside. Nikau whares are extremely pretty and
picturesque, but are now rarely seen, owing to the unfortunate cheapness of corrugated
iron. Bushmen, however, still make them occasionally for temporary residences.

‘The top of the stem is fleshy and juicy, and is sometimes eaten. The nikau palm
will stand fire almost as wellas the cabbage tree. After a big bush fire most of the trees
are killed except the nikau, the cabbage trees, and the fern trees.

‘The flowers are sessile upon a thick, fleshy axis, the whole inflorescence beingin- —
closed when young inalargespathe. The fruitis ofa vivid red when ripe, appearing like —
a huge bunch of coral. The berries are about the size of a large pea and are extremely —
hard. They have been used by settlers for bird shooting when ammunition was scarce.
Though so hard, however, they are much relished by the kakas or wild parrots. These
birds, unable to find foothold upon the smooth stem of the palm, hang upside down,
with one claw fixed on the base of the leaf, and thus enjoy their meal.

‘The leaf strips are much used by the Maoris for weaving into baskets and kits of
every description.

‘The bark is ringed with cicatrices formed by the falling off of the dead leaves. The
base of a fallen leaf, with the fanlike part torn off, makes an excellent basket for carry-
ing flowers.’’ (Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.)

35889. I[xerRBA BREXIOIDES Cunningham. Tawari.

From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. E Clifton, director, Fields —
and Experimental Farms Division, Department of Agriculture. Received —

July 17, 1918. La

‘A beautiful evergreen tree, sometimes 70 feet in height, with thick, leathery leaves
and flat panicles of white flowers. Considered by Kirk to be the most beautiful tree in

the New Zealand flora.’’ (Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.) |

Distribution.—A small tree having a hard, dense wood, found in the forests on the |

hills in the North Island of New Zealand up to an elevation of 3,000 feet. |

35890. RapHanus sativus L. Egyptian black radish. —
From Tampa, Fla. Received from Mr. Peter Bisset, of the Bureau of Plant In- |
dustry, who procured the seed from Dr. W. ©. Richardson, Tampa, Fla. Re |
ceived July 16, 1913. |

‘“A large variety, said to be superior in quality to the well-known Japanese Saku-— |
rajima radish. Original seed collected in Egypt by Dr. W. ©. Richardson. The plants |
from which this seed was raised were grown at Dr. Richardson’s place in Tampa.” |
( Bisset.)

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Inventory 36, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE III.

>

THE TRUNK OF AN OLD CHINESE CHESTNUT TREE (CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA) NEAR
SAN TUN YING, CHINA. (S. P. I. No. 35891.)

The partly healed scars of the wounds which were made by the bark disease (Endothia
parasitica) probably 50 years ago indicate, according to Mr. Meyer, that this bark disease is
not a new introduction into this part of China. (Photographed by Frank N. Meyer, June 38,
1913; P13008FS. )

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PLATE IV.

Inventory 36, Seeds and Plants Imported.

.JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 21

891. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. Chestnut.

md — San Tun Ying, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural
_ Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received July 21, 1913.

. ee, 1867a. San Tun Ying, China. May 30, 1913.) Lee tze. A good quality of
eds of a Chinese chestnut coming from the best chestnut district of North China.
This North China chestnut has no value asa timber tree, being of a low-branching open-
headed growth, while the trees do not grow tall, specimens over 40 feet in height being
. It seems, however, much more resistant to the bark fungus disease than the
American chestnut, and it might be utilized in certain hybridization experiments in
trying to combine the good qualities of both the American and the Chinese parents into
one tree. This chestnut loves a well-drained, decomposed granite soil, preferably at
the foot of hills or of mountains; it also seems quite averse to strong winds and therefore
thrives best in well-sheltered valleys. Inits native localities it is but little cultivated,
the peasants being contented to plant a few trees here and there along the bases of hills
and on sloping fields, and the trees in general look much thriftier when close to rocks:
c nd bowlders than when seen on fairly level fields. From the nature of the tree and
the climate where it grows one might conclude that sheltered valleys in the foothill sec-
fions of the Rocky Mountain region will probably suit this chestnut better than any
other section in the United States, and some serious attempts should be made to estab-
lish it in these regions as a hardy nut-bearing tree. The Chinese roast these nuts in
wintertime in large open iron pans in a mixture of sand with some coarse sugar or
molassesin it. This treatment gives the chestnuts a glossy, appetizing appearance.”’
Meyer.)

Forillustrations of this chestnut tree as found growing in China, see Plates II and III.

35892. CASTILLA NICOYENSIS O. F. Cook.
: Central American rubber tree.
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Department of
Agriculture. Received July 19, 1913.
“A medium-sized tree, 10 to 20 metershigh. Limbs divaricate, ascending, or hori-
zontal. Floriferous twigs covered with a dense coating of rather long, brownish hairs,
longitudinally striate when dry and filled with a thick, white pith. Leaves of medium
size, deciduous. Petioles 1 to 2 cm. long, thick and densely hairy. Leaf blades 20 to
46 cm. long, 10 to 20 cm. broad, more or less cordate-emarginate at base, acuminate
al tip, covered on the upper surface with sparse hair, this thicker on the midrib and
primary veins, paler and hairy, especially on the veins, beneath. Nervation regular,
Pp rominent ty Margin distinctly dentate-sinuate, with tufts of hair on the teeth.
le young leaves are dark green and sparsely hairy above, densely hairy tomentose
eath; the indentation of the margin is scarcely noticeable, and the base is often
ely Banded or scarcely emarginate. So far Castilla nicoyensis is reported from the
peninsula of Nicoya only, but the probability is that it will be found all along the
st of the Pacific, from Nicaragua to Panama. It is a good rubber producer, the
k being particularly abundant toward the end of the dry season, and to this fact is
i 1e its almost complete extermination in the western forests of ae Rica.’’ (Pittier,
ee atment of the genus Castilla, Contr. U. S. Nat. Herb., vol. 13, pp. 275-277, 1910.)

. ANACOLOSA LUZONIENSIS Merrill. Galo.
a Be Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Division
+ of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received July 19, 1913.

“Seeds of a newly discovered fruit. The seed contains a very high grade starchy

ker nel, which may be eaten raw or roasted, and which is at certain seasons a very

_ important article of diet among the Filipinos. When thoroughly ripe the pulp sur-
rounding the shell is also edible and is a very delicious thing. Galo fruit occurs only

in the hilly interior of Cavite Province.’’ (Barrett.)

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385894. ABELMOSCHUS MINDANAENSIS Warb.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, horti- 4
culturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station. Received July -

21, 1913.

35895. TrEcoMA JASMINOIDES Lindl. Bower of beauty. ©
From Tolga, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. A. Hamilton. Re--

ceived July 17, 1913.

‘“Seeds of a wild tecoma vine, very ornamental and sweet scented, but it grows only
in our drier districts in granite formations.’’ (Hamilton.)

Distribution.—A woody climber with panicles of white flowers having a red throat,
found in Queensland and New South Wales.

35896. CAESALPINIA CORIARIA (Jacq.) Willd. Divi-divi.

From Contreras, Federal District of Mexico, Mexico. Presented by Mr. William
Brockway, superintendent, Hotel Imperial Gardens. Received July 21, 1913.

‘‘Cascalote. This is a small tree, 20 to 30 feet high, native of several of the West
Indian Islands, Mexico, Venezuela, and north Brazil. The primary divisions of its

leaves vary from 9 to 15, each bearing from 16 to 24 narrow, oblong, blunt leaflets
marked with black dots on the under surface. It has branched racemes of white

flowers, which produce curiously flattened pods about 2 inches long by three-fourths — |

broad, and curved so as to bear some resemblance to the letterS. The large percentage
of tannin in these pods renders them exceedingly valuable for tanning purposes;
they are known in commerce under the names of Divi-divi, Libi-divi, or Libi-dibi,
and chiefly imported from Maracaibo, Paraiba, and the Dominican Republic.” (A.
Smith, in Lindley’s Treasury of Botany.)

35897. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.
(Sesamum indicum L.)

From Contreras, Federal District of Mexico, Mexico. Presented by Mr. William
Brockway, superintendent, Hotel Imperial Gardens. Received July 21, 1913.

“Local name Ajowjili.’’ (Brockway.)

35898. SwARTZIA LANGSDORFFII Raddi.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Presented by Mr. E. C. Green. Received July 2

24, 1913.

“One of Brazil’s local timber trees, native of this State (Rio de Janeiro). Tree 16
inches in diameter, 75 feet high. Local name Pacoya macacos. Endures a little frost
on the higher lands. Likes granite and clayey loam soils.’’ (Green.)

35899. SOLANUM sp. Bitter potato.

From Guaqui, Bolivia. Presented by Dr. C. W. Foster, through Mr. W. F.
Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received August 22, 1913.
‘‘This Solanum is the papa amarga, or bitter potato, which the natives of some parts
of both Peru and Bolivia offer in the market in a frozen state. It is apparently rarely
if ever, placed on sale in the natural or ordinary condition.’’ (Wight.)

35900. GLADIOLUS sp. Wild gladiolus.

From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Presented by Fred G. Nicholson, secre-
tary, Transvaal Agriculturak Union. Received July 24, 1913.

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‘Bulbs of the wild gladioli common in the Transyaal.’’ (icholson.) a :

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$5901. Srizotoprum sTans (Welw.) Kuntze.
(Mucuna stans Welw.)
' From Pungo Ndongo, Angola. Presented by Mr. J. Gossweiler, Loanda, Angola,
at the request of Dr. Otto Stapf, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England.
3 Received July 29, 1913.

Distribution.—A much-branched erect shrub, 5 to 6 feet high, found in the high-
- lands of Angola.

$5903. Manorrera rnpica L. Mango.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 4, 1913.

“‘Carabao. Said to come true from seed.”’
See S. P. I. Nos. 24927 and 25659 for previous introductions.

35904. CoUMAROUNA ODORATA Aublet. Tonka bean..
(Dipteryx odorata Willd.)

From the Solorzano Cacao Estate at Borburata, near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
Received through Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.. Received
July 29, 1913.

“‘This tree was introduced less than 20 years ago as a tentative shade for cacao.
When the first lot came into bearing it was found that they were far more productive
as a crop producer than even cacao itself (I was told that last year’s crop sold at $500
a hundredweight, or $5 a pound), so the plantation has been extended along the foot
of the hills all around the Solorzano estate. Asa shade tree the species was not suc-
- cessful; it does not rise high enough to allow good ventilation, and its foliage is too
dense. The leaves are smooth and composed generally of four petiolulate, alternate
ovate leaflets, borne on a broadly winged petiole. The flowers are purplish pink
and grouped together in short, rounded, terminal racemes. There is seldom more

than one fruit to each raceme, an egg-shaped pod, with a smooth, resisting, yellowish
_ skin and a fleshy-spongy mesocarp, the flavor of which is rather agreeable to smell
and taste. Each pod contains one of the black elongated seeds known as the tonka
bean, which contains the alkaloid known as coumarin, extensively used in perfumery.
The Venezuelan tonka bean is apparently what is commercially known as the
English tonka bean. Its native country is in the little-known tract embracing the
_ headwaters of the Orinoco and the northern reaches of the Amazon River. The
Venezuelan annual crop is exported through Ciudad Bolivar, after having gone
through a process of curing, which consists of soaking the beans in rum for about 12
hours and drying them again by exposure to the sun. They then become covered
with a thin, white, minutely crystalline coating and so acquire their characteristic

_perfume.’’ (Pittier.)

35905. MyrisTIcA FRAGRANS Houttuyn. Nutmeg.

From the Solorzano Cacao Estate at Borburata, near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
‘Received through Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, July 29, 1913.

_ “A medium-sized tree, 30 to 50 feet high, native of the Molukkas. The nutmeg of
shops is the hard brown oval kernel of the fruit. Immediately surrounding it is

ance. When ripe, the husk splits and discloses the nut covered with the mace. The
nuts drop to the ground, when they are collected and separated from the mace; both
are then dried separately in the sun or in heated sheds. The nuts are graded for

export; 70 to 120 or more go to the pound, these fetching at present (1910) in London

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

about 8 pence to 1 shilling 4 pence, and 4} pence to 104 pence per pound, respectively, —
the largest size commanding the highest price. The tree thrives best in deep, loamy,

and well-drained soil, in a hot and moist climate, and up to 1,500 feet elevation. Being

dicecious, that is, the male and female flowers borne on separate trees, it is impossible F
to tell to which sex a tree belongs until it flowers. The proportion of 1 male to10 or —

12 female trees (or 10 males to an acre) should be enough for insuring the fertilization
of the flowers of the latter. The trees become productive at the age of 7 or 8 years,
and increase in yield till they reach about 30 years, when the crop may be 3,000 to
5,000 or more nuts per tree. They produce two crops a year, and continue to be pro-
ductive for very many years. Trees about 70 years old in Peradeniya Gardens bear
very heavy crops annually and appear to be now in their prime. Propagation is
usually by seed, which take about three months to germinate. Sow in pots or boxes
under cover, or in a well-prepared bed in a shady corner; cover with an inch of fine
soil, and water daily in dry weather; artificial shade is beneficial until the seeds have
germinated. When the seedlings are old enough to handle, transfer them to baskets
or bamboo pots and plant out in permanent places when 8 or 10 inches high, at dis-
tances of about 30 feet apart. Owing to the uncertainty of the proportion of male to
female plants when raised from seed, propagation by budding or inarching should as
far as possible be resorted to.’’ (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and
Planting.)

35906. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Duku.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.
Received July 31, 1913.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 35885.

35907 and 35908. CEIBA PENTANDRA (L.) Gaertner. Kapok.

From Nairobi, British East Africa. Presented by Mr. Ralph M. Odell, commer-
cial agent, Department of Commerce and Labor, who secured them from Mr. A.
C. MacDonald, Director of Agriculture. Received August 1, 1913.

“Pods of the so-called kapok cotton tree, which grows wild out here. The fiber ig
very soft and silky, but the staple is very short and I am in doubt as to whether it could
be spun into yarn without a great deal of difficulty or without special machinery.”
(Odell.)

35909. MaMMEA AMERICANA L. Mammee apple.

From Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Presented by Mr. Charles M. Hatha-
way, jr., American consul. Received August 4, 1913.

‘Seeds and fruits of the mammee picked from a tree on the land of Eugenie
Deschamps, on the edge of Puerto Plata. The leaves are dark olive green and shiny.
The fruit is hard, solid, and heavy. When ripe itis of a yellowish brown color and has
on the surface grayish specks like those on a potato skin. Therind is thick and leathery
and may be readily stripped off after being quartered like the rind of an orange. It
has the smell of an apricot. The larger specimens are from 16 to 18 inches in circum-

ference and contain three stones; smaller ones contain one or two stones. The meat, ~

which is of the color and smell of an apricot, is solid and adheres to the stones like that
ofa green peach. The fruit becomes soft only when decay sets it, as it does without
showing any sign from the outside except softness to the touch. It should be eaten
when still hard, but a little yielding to pressure. After the rind is stripped off, the
fibrous layer that covers the meat should be scraped away. All the rest may be eaten.
I have been told that the meat is improved by soaking a little while in salt water before
eating. It is made into two sorts of jam, or dulce, as it is called here.’’ (Hathaway.)

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35910. CassIA BEAREANA Holmes.

From Inhamban, Portuguese East Africa. Presented by Rev. Pliny W. Keys,
_---—s superintendent, Limpopo District Methodist Episcopal Mission. Received
August 5, 1913.

See S. P. I. No. 34367 for previous introduction.

$5911. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.

From Algiers, Algeria. Purchased from Mr. Yakia Ben Kassem. ‘Received at
Indio, Cal., by Mr. Bruce Drummond, August 4, 1913.

* Tazizoot. A soft date from the M’Zab region of the Algerian Sahara. The fruit
ripens rather early. It is of excellent flavor, resembling that of the Tedalla variety,
but is mealier and drier.”?’ (W. T. Swingle.)

Beerais. Pisum sativum L. Pon.

From Budapest, Hungary. Presented by Mr. F. E. Mallett, American vice consul
general. Received July 14, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Mallett.
35912. ‘“‘(No. 1.) Green.’’ 35914. ‘“(No. 3.) Cream.”’
35913. “(No. 2.) Orange.” 35915. “‘(No. 4.) Light green.”’
“The above varieties are used as split peas.’”’

35916 and 35917.

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Rev. H. Loomis, American Bible
Society, Yokohama, Japan, who secured them from Mr. O. Saito, of the Agri-
cultural, Commercial, and Industrial Department of the Government General.
Received August 5, 1913.

35916. PINUS BUNGEANA Zucc. Pine.

“A tree sometimes forming a rounded, bushy head, but frequently branching
near the ground and forming several stems, which grow erect to a height occa-
sionally of 80 to 100 feet. The bark is smooth and peels off the trunk like that
of the plane; in young specimens it is brown, but in old ones becomes quite
white and gives to this pine its most remarkable character. Young shoots
perfectly smooth, shining, greyish green. Leaves in threes, persisting four or
five years, about 3 inches long, two edged, stiff, sharply pointed, bright green,
very minutely toothed, marked all round with faint stomatic lines; leaf sheath
one-half to three-fourths inch long, soon falling. Cones 2 to 24 inches long, 1} to
1} inches wide, shortly stalked, the scales terminated by decurved, triangular
spines; seeds one-third inch long, without wings.

“Native of China, first seen by Dr. Bunge in 1831 in the environs of Pekin,
where it has been largely planted for the sake of its remarkable white trunk;
introduced by Fortune in 1848. It has lately been seen in quantity by Wilson
in central China. It is distinct from all other 3-leaved pines, except P. gerard-
tana, in thedeciduous leaf sheaths. It succeeds very well at Kew, where there
are trees approaching 30 feet in height, not yet, however, showing the white
bark. This is said notto appear, even in China, until the trees are 50 years old.”

_ (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, pp. 175-176.)

35917. CASTANEA sp. Chestnut.

“‘These chestnuts are of a variety that is free from any injury by insects, is
very sweet, has a loose husk to the kernel, and seems to me to be of great impor-
tance because of its healthfulness.’’ (Loomis.)

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35918 to 35975.

Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Quoted notes by Mr. Wight, except as indicated.

35918. ALSTROEMERIA sp.

From Chile. Received June 10,1913. ‘“(No. 107.) An herbaceous plant

22 to 3 feet high with umbels of large, yellowish, very handsome flowers. In
the forests between Petrufquen and Villarica.’’

35919. ALSTROEMERIA sp.

From Talcahuano, Chile. Received May7,1913. ‘‘(No. 58.) Avery orna-
mental herbaceous plant with pinkish flowers. These seeds were gathered from.
rather small plants in very light soil. It should do much better under good
conditions.’’

35920. APIUMsp. Wild celery.

From Quilan, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. ‘‘(No. 191.) <A wild celery
from south of Quilan. .This has more or less the same taste as Apiwm graveolens
and can be utilized in the same way. This should prove a valuable plant. I
found it only near the sea.’’

35921 and 35922. ARAUCARIA ARAUCANA (Molina) Koch. Pehuen.

35921. From Concepcion, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. ‘‘(No. 122.)
Pifion nuts sold in the market at Concepcion. The natives bring them
in from the mountains,”’

35922. From Temuco, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. ‘‘(No. 167.)
Pifion nut from the mountains east of Temuco. Very common in many
localities.’’

35923 and 35924. BERBERIS spp. Barberry.
From San Martin, Argentina. Received June 6, 1913.

359238. BERBERIS EMPETRIFOLIA Pergoon.

“(No. 139. March1, 1913.) This has narrow needlelike leaves and is
a low-growing shrub, those I found being not more than 24 inches high.’’

‘* A low, densely branched shrub, up to 2 feet high: last year’s branches
slightly angular, brown, the young ones purplish, often bloomy: spines
1 to 3 parted, one-fourth to three-fourths inch long; leaves linear, as
long as the spines, strongly revolute at the margin, spiny pointed; bright
green; flowers 1 or 2, on slender pedicels, about one-fourth inch long;
fruit globose, bluish black, about one-fourth inch in diameter.’’ (Rehder,
in Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.)

Distribution.—The southern part of South America, extending from
latitude 30° S. in Chile southward to the Strait of Magellan.

35924. BERBERIS DARWIN Hooker. Michai.

““(No. 141. March 1, 1913.) Very common in southern Chile, but

only at San Martin did I find fruit. Doubtless the coldest locality in
which I found it.”’

‘* An evergreen shrub of dense habit, from 6 to 12 feet high: branchlets
covered with a dense, reddish brown down. Leaves very dark, glossy
green, stalkless, hard in texture, obovate, three-fourths inch to 14 inches
long, the apex three spined, and with one to several spiny teeth down
each side; they spring in tufts from the axils of short multiple spines.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 27

35918 to 359'75—Continued.

Flowers on drooping racemes 1} to 2 inches long, each flower on a
slender stalk longer than itself, deep golden or orange colored, tinged
with red; petals elliptical, notched at the tip. Fruit plum colored,
roundish oval, the size of small peas.

“Native of Chile; first discovered by Charles Darwin in 1835, when
attached as naturalist to the Beagle on her famous voyage. It was intro-
duced in 1849 by William Lobb for Messrs. Veitch, from the Island of
Chiloe. One of the finest of all evergreen shrubs; this is also tolerably
hardy. Itlikesa good loamy soil and should be given a position sheltered
from cutting winds. It is in its greatest beauty, of course, during April
and May, when laden with its profusion of golden blossom, but it is often
very attractive also in early autumn, bearing a large crop of the bluish
berries and occasionally a small crop of flowers. Should be propagated

_ byseeds.’’ (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol.
1, p. 238.)

35925. CaricA CANDAMARCENSIS Hook. f. Mountain papaya.

From Quillota, Chile. Received June6,1913. “(No. 254.) Seeds of papaya.
These fruits were grown in Quillota and are therefore perhaps as hardy as any
to be had in Chile. Otherwise they are not noteworthy.”’

See S. P. I. Nos. 35142 and 35143 for previous introductions and descriptions.

35926. Cissus striata Ruiz and Pavon.
( Vitis striata Miq.)
From Concepcion, Chile. Received June 6, 1913. “(No. 133.) An orna-
mental climber which produces an enormous quantity of dark-blue berries.
Found on the hills above Concepcion.”’

“An evergreen climber; young stems slender, angled, hairy, and very leafy;
tendrils threadlike. Leaves 14 to 3 inches across, composed of five scarcely
stalked leaflets radiating from the end of a common stalk three-fourths of an inch
to 14 inches long. Leaflets obovate or oblanceolate, one-half inch to 14 inches
long, one-fourth to three-fourths inch wide; tapered at the base, coarsely toothed
towards the apex, each tooth tipped abruptly with a short gland; dark glossy
green, and smooth on both surfaces. Flowers green, produced in small cymes.
Fruits about the size and shape of small red currants, but of a reddish purple
color.

“Native of Chile and south Brazil; introduced about 1878. Against a wall
this survives all but the hardest winters, but is tender in the open. It isa very
elegant plant, luxuriantly leafy, and with beautifully cut leaves. Tweedie,
the Kew collector in South America, called it the ‘ivy of Uruguay,’ and says it
covers the bushes with red berries in winter. It thrives very well in the south
and west [of England] and bore large crops of fruit at St. Leonards as long ago
as 1885, but the berries were purplish rather than red. When cut down to the
ground by frost it will often break up again the following summer, but on the
whole it is only well adapted for the mildest counties.’? (W. J. Bean, Trees and

Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, pp. 676-677.)

35927. Cissus sTRIATA Ruiz and Pavon.
( Vitis striata Miq.)
From Chile. Received June 10, 1913.

“(No. 138.) Similar to No. 133 (S. P. I. No. 35926). Found between Con-
cepcion and Talcahuano.’’

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$5918 to 35975—Continued. | eo
35928 to 35932. CoToNEASTER spp. 4
35928. From Chile. ‘“(No. 59.) A shrub with a dark-green rather glossy

foliage, of compact habit, and exceedingly thorny. It produces an~

abundance of purplish blue berries one-fourth to three-eighths inch in

diameter, which add to the attractiveness of the shrub. It should make

an excellent hedge plant.”’

35929. From Chile. ‘“(No. 60.) Similar to No. 59 (S. P. I. No. 35928),
but less thorny.”’

35930. From Llifen, Chile. ‘“(No. 115.) Hedge plant with small glossy
leaves and sharp thorns. It produces an abundance of small berries, and
the plant should make a very attractive hedge. Flowers not seen.”’

35931. From Panguipulli, Chile. “(No.129. February 23,1913.) Hedge
plant, produces a large crop of blue berries and is much taller growing
than the Colletia sp., No. 35951.” |

35932. From Lancotrara, Chile. “(No. 130.) A shrub similar to No.
35931.’

35933 to 35942. Cucumis MELO L. © Muskmelon.
35933. From Concepcion, Chile. ‘“(No. 85.) Rather small, of gourdlike
appearance, secured in the market at Concepcion. Apparently very -
few European or North American seeds are sold in Chile. The farmers
save their own seeds from year to year, and consequently there is a greater
chance of securing unusual strains than would be the case if they planted ©
only European or North American varieties.”’
35934. From Concepcion, Chile. ‘“(No. 86.) Rather small, elongated,
mottled yellow; secured in the market at Concepcion.”
35935. From Santiago, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. ‘“(No. 250.)
White flesh and good quality.”’
35936. From Santiago, Chile. Received June 6, 1913. “(No. 249.)
Melon with white flesh and of good quality.’’
35937. From Santiago, Chile. Received June 6, 1913. ‘“(No. 251.)
Melon with white flesh and of good quality.”’
359388. From Santiago, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. “(No. 252.)
Melon with white flesh, good quality.”’
35939. From Concepcion, Chile. Received May 7, 1913. “(No. 88.)
Round, medium size. For further notes, see S. P. I. No. 35933.”
35940. From Concepcion, Chile. Received May 7, 1913. “(No. 89.)
Large, deep yellow, good quality. For further notes, see S. P. I. No.
35933.” | ;
35941. From Concepcion, Chile. Received May 7, 1913. “(No. 90.)
Medium size. For further notes, see S. P. I. No. 35933.” |
35942. From Chile. ‘‘(No. 175.) This melon was cylindrical in shape,
about 13 inches long, with deep, white flesh and of fair quality. So
many melons are picked before they are properly ripened that it is diffi-
cult to judge what the quality might be if they matured on the vines.”’

85943 and 35944. CucuRBITA spp. ‘Squash.
From Chile.
35943. ‘‘(No. 317.)’’ 35944. ‘(No. 318.)’’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 29

35918 to 35975—Continued.

35945. TRICONDYLUS FERRUGINEUS (Cav.) Salisb.

From Villarica, Chile. ‘‘(No. 113. February 17, 1913.) A particularly
fine bignoniaceous ornamental tree perhaps 20 to 30 feet high, with finely
divided fernlike foliage. Lago Villarica, north side.’’

35946 and 35947. EmMBOTHRIUM COCCINEUM Forst. Ciruelillo.

35946. “From Valdivia, Chile. (No. 174. March 15, 1913.) Ornamen-
tal tree about 20 to 30feethigh. Said tohave very handsome red flowers.”

“This remarkable evergreen small tree perhaps hardly comes within
the scope of this work, for it is suitable only for the mildest parts of our
islands, such as Cornwall, the southwest of Ireland, and similar places.
It has dark glossy green, somewhat leathery leaves, ovate-lanceolate or
oval, 24 to 44 inches long, three-fourths inch to 14 inches wide; blunt
ended, smooth and entire. Flowers brilliant crimson scarlet, produced

- in wonderful profusion in short axillary and terminal racemes. Each
flower is borne on a thin stalk one-half to three-fourths inch long, and is
at first a slender tube 1 to 14 inches long; afterwards the four strap-shaped
lobes (in the broadest part of which the anthers are enclosed) curl back,
exposing the long, erect style. Perhaps no tree cultivated in the open
air in the British Isles gives so striking and brilliant a display of color as
this does. In some of the Cornish gardens there are specimens 30 feet
high, and about the same through. Like many of its natural order
[Proteacez] it is often short lived, and after 20 to 25 years is liable to
die suddenly without any assignable reason. A native of Chile; intro-
duced by William Lobb in 1846; flowersin May. A tree 40 feet high at
Kilmacurragh has a trunk 1} feet in thickness and produces suckers
from the roots.’’ (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 1, pp. 510-511.)

35947. “‘From Quilan, Chile. (No. 190.) Ornamental tree with hand-
some red flowers. Grows 20 to 30 feet high.’’

35948 to 35950. ENARGEA spp.
From Chile. Received June 10, 1913.

35948. ‘‘From Lago Villarica. (No. 101.) A vine with foliage slightly
resembling smilax and quite ornamental. Flowers were not seen.
Found in the dense forest on the north side of Lago Villarica.’’

35949. ‘“‘(No. 185.) A vine with attractive smilaxlike foliage, berries
red, flowers not seen.’’

35950. “From Quilan,Chile. (No.188.) A vine quite similar to No. 185
(S. P. I. No. 35949), but with white berries. Found south of Quilan.’

35951. CoLLeTIA sp.

“From Panguipulli, Chile. (No. 128.) A shrub growing 4 to 5 feet high;
very thorny and suitable for hedges.’’
35952. FucHsiIA MACROSTEMA Ruiz and Pavon. Fuchsia.

“From Quilan, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. (No. 192.) South of
Quilan. Probably two species mixed. These grow about 6 or 8 feet

high. +)
35953. FRAGARIA CHILOENSIS (L.) Duchesne. Strawberry.

From Chiloe, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. ‘‘(No. 186.) These fruits
were much out of season and were quite round, very different in form from those

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35918 to 35975—Continued. a

sent from Santiago. Millions of these plants grow on the sands of the shore,
sometimes hardly beyond the reach of the waves. West coast of Chiloe.’?

35954 and 35955. GEVUINA AVELLANA Molina. : Avellano.

35954. From southern Chile. Received June 10, 19138. ‘‘(No. 229.
February 16, 1913.) The nuts are edible and the tree is a remarkably —
handsome one. It should prove a very desirable ornamental wherever
it can be grown in the United States. Found between Petrufquen and
Villarica, but widely distributed in southern Chile.’’

35955. From Chile. Received May 7, 1913. ‘‘(No. 56.) An evergreen
tree with very handsome foliage, and when loaded with its bright-red
nuts it is particularly fine as an ornamental. The nuts are about five-
eighths of an inch in diameter and are agreeable in taste. The tree
grows well on the hills near Concepcion, but is probably more abundant
and reaches its greatest development in the province of Valdivia, where
the rainfall is greatest. Its maximum height is about 25 feet.’’

35956. GREIGIA SPHACELATA (Ruiz and Pavon) Regel.

From Quilan, Chile. Received June 10,1913. ‘‘(No. 227.) Chuno. Per-
haps a species of Bromelia. The natives eat the seed capsule, which contains
a sweet juice, and consider it a delicacy. Should not be confused with the
dried potato called chufio in Peru.”’

85957 and 35958. GUNNERA CHILENSIS Lam.
Received June 10, 1913.

35957. ‘From Panguipulli, Chile. (No. 93.) Nalea. Anaraceous plant
growing in very wet, springy ground at Panguipulli. It is sometimes
called Chilean rhubarb, and the leaf stalks are utilized in the same way
thatrhubarb is. The natives are quite fond of it, but North Americans
and Europeans do not consider it quite equal torhubarb. Iwas told that
an excellent jelly could be made from the juice. In some other parts of
Chiloe, notably on the island of Chiloe, the plant attains a large size, the ©
leaves standing considerably above a man’s head, and the leaf stalks are
4 or 5inchesin diameter. These large plants were found on high, sandy
bluffs near the sea. The plant seems to adapt itself to a variety of situ-
ations.”’

35958. From Valdivia, Chile.
*“(No. 195.) Market at Valdivia, but obtained wild in several other
places.”’ .

85959. LAPAGERIA ROSEA Ruiz and Pavon.
From Concepcion, Chile. ‘‘(No. 319.) Copihue.”’

‘‘Stems many feet in length, climbing, terete, branched, naked below, here

. and there scaly. Leaves petiolate, ovate-lanceolate, coriaceous, glossy, acu-
minate, five nerved, and reticulated. Peduncles axillary and solitary, longer r

than the petioles, bearing a single, handsome, lilylike pendulous flower, of a
deep-red rose color, internally especially spotted with white. Outer sepals
spatulate, with a gibbosity at the base, inner ones resembling them, but broader

and more spotted. Stamen and style shorter than the perianth. The roots are

used by the Chilenos as a substitute for sarsaparilla (Smilax sarsaparilla). The

large, oblong, pulpy berry is prized as an esculent fruit, having a sweet and

most agreeable flavor.’’ (Botanical Magazine, pl. 4447, 1849.) .

“ FULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 81

18 8 to $59'75—Continued.

35960. LarpizaBALA BITERNATA Ruiz and Pavon.
_ Fyrom Liifen, Chile. “‘(No. 152. March 8, 1913.) This fruit is sweet and
very agreeable; grows about 23 inches long.”’
Festal. climbing, copiously leaved evergreen shrub, native of Chile, and growing
: : _asfar south as Concepcion. Davy, who introduced the plant by sending it to
- sane Veitch, writes: ‘When I first saw it in the Province of Concepcion I
_ Was so much struck with the singularly dark color of the flowers and the beauty
oe the foliage, that I gave instructions to have a root sent to me at Valparaiso,
_ which was done; and itis the plant now in your possession. The fruitissold in
_ theChilean markets.’ According to Decaisne, cordage is made of the tough fiber.
_A climbing shrub, with terete, but often twisted branches, bearing leaves,
a _ which, especially in the flowering branches, are generally simply ternate, but
sometimes biternate and triternate; the leaflets petioled, subcoriaceous, ever-
oe green, ovate, here and there almost spinosely dentate, dark green above, paler
and reticulated beneath. Peduncles solitary, from the axil of a leaf; at the
base bearing two large unequally cordate spreading bracteas; these we also
__ find at the axil of the leaf, even where there is no flower stalk. Flowers forming
-adense drooping spike of numerousrather large, deep purplish, chocolate-colored
flowers. The calyx is of six rhombeo-ovate, spreading, fleshy sepals, nearly
equal in our specimens. Corolla of six spreading, lanceolate, or almost subulate
white, mealy, membranaceous petals. Stamens six, united into a column, and
bearing six,spreading, oblong, slightly incurved, apiculated, 2-celled anthers
opening at the back. A native of woods in the south of Chile, it proves per-
_ fectly hardy in this climate [London]. A‘plantin this garden [Kew] has with-
____ stood the cold of the last three winters without injury, and Mr. Veitch informs
_ Us that in his nursery there is a specimen 12 jeet high growing against a wall.
: os Tt is a beautiful evergreen creeper, with dark-green foliage, and well adapted
for covering high walls. It is a rapid grower, and apparently not particular as
_ tosituation, but, from its habit, we infer that ogre places suit it best.”’ Spe
teal Magazine, pl: 4501, 1850.)

35961 and 35962. Laruyrus spp.
35961. “From Lago Villarica, Chile (No. 106). Growing along the stony
___ beach, north side of Lago Villarica. Not common.”’
35962. “From Argentina (No. 134, March 4, 1913). In the forest along
___ the shore of Lago Lacar.’’
$5963. Cucumis MELo L. Muskmelon.
From Concepcion, Chile. “(No. 87.) Small, of very fair quality. For
os th ra P. I. No. 35934.”’
35964 and 35965. Laruyrus spp.
_+-35964. “(No. 140.) Near Huahun, Argentina, February 28, 1913.”
35965. ‘“(No. 179.) From Quilan, west coast of Chiloe.’’
* 35966. Larurrvs sativus L. -
_ From Talcahuano, Chile. “(No. 240.) Chichara.”’
35 967. LAURELIA SEMPERVIRENS (Ruiz and Pavon) Tul.

_ m Panguipulli, Chile. “(No. 127.) An evergreen forest tree attaining
7 ght of 70 feet and valued for its timber, which is used principally for interior

wor or for furniture. The foliage and flowers are aromatic.”

$194°—15——_3

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82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

35918 to 359'75—Continued.
35968. LirHRea cAustica (Mol.) Hook. and Arn.

From Concepcion, Chile. “(No. 43.) A small shrub on the dry hills above :
Concepcion. Probably of interest only in a botanical garden.”’

35969. LUPINUS ARBOREUS Sims.

From near Talcahuano, Chile. ‘(No. 57.) This species grows about 4 feet
high on light, rather dry soil, and may prove useful as a sand binder.”’

“A low, woody shrub with succulent branches. Leaves petiolate, in
alternate fascicles about four together; leaflets lanceolate, broadest towards
the point, acuminate, slightly pubescent or silky, underneath. Flowers in
terminal, distantly verticillated spikes, 3 to 5 in each whorl, with pedicels
nearly the length of the flower; sweet scented. Calyx bilabiate; lips entire,
acute, keeled, the upper one shortest. Corolla yellow, vexillum orbiculate,
reflected at‘the side; wings large, covering the keel and joined together at the
point; keel acute, black pointed. Pod flat, pointed at both ends. Seeds
somewhat oblong, very little flattened, shining, black. It is usually treated
as a greenhouse plant, but at the Botanic Garden, Oxford, we observed in the
same year a large shrub growing in the open ground, in a sheltered situation,
in front of the greenhouse, where it produced an abundance of ripe seeds.’’
(Botanical Magazine, pl. 682, 1803.)

35970. MIKANIA sp.

From Concepcion, Chile. “(No. 46.) A vine with large clusters of small
white flowers. oe the petals fall the reddish pappus remains, and it is even
more conspicuous.’

35971. Moutisia Latiror1A Don. :

From Lancotrara, Chile. Received June 10, 1913. “(No. 100.) From
south of Villarica. A vine with pink flowers (Composite) very similar to the .
vine with red flowers obtained in the mountains above Santiago.”’

35972. Moutisia sp.

From Huahun, Chile. Received June 10,1913. ‘(No. 135, March 4, 1913.)
A composite vine with pink flowers. Apparently the same as that found at
Lancotrara (S. P. I. No. 35971), but this is a much higher altitude.” :
35973. PsIpIUM sp.

From Chile. “(No. 181.) <A shrub 3 to 8 feet high, very compact in habit,
and with rather glossy foliage. The flowers are white and the fruits are a halé
inch or more in diameter. These fruits were collected from shrubs growing
along the edge of a huge sand dune and half a mile or more from the seashore
at Quilan on the west side of the island of Chiloe, in what is probably a region of
very heavy rainfall. - This species may probably serve as a stock for the straw-
berry guava.”’ :
35974 and 35975. PeRSEA LINGUE (Ruiz and Pavon) Nees. Lingue.

From Chile.

35974. “(No. 99, February 20, 1913.) From the south side of Lago Villa-
rica. This is a large forest tree, the bark of which is extensively used
in tanning. It is said to contain about 18 per cent tannin. I under-
stand that the seeds are very difficult to germinate.”’

35975. “From Molco. (No. 169.) Lingue. See previous number 9
(S. P. I. No. 35974) for description.”’

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$5976 and 35977. Asparacus spp. - Asparagus.

_ From Smyrna, Turkey. Presented by Mr. M. E. Lambichi. Received Septem-
§ ber 22, 1913.

, 35976. “Called Acutifolius.”? (Lambichi.)
35977. “Nicknamed in Smyrna Avrouniae.”? (Lambichi.)

35978 to 36000.

Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Quoted notes
by Mr. Wight, except as indicated.

35978. CHENOPODIUM QuINOA Willd. Quinoa.
“From La Paz, Bolivia. (No. 390.)”’
35979. PsIDIUM sp. Guava.

“From Panguipulli, Chile. (No. 116, February 24, 1913.) A shrub 3 to 8
feet high, very compact in habit, and with rather glossy foliage; the flowers are
white; fruits a half inch or more in diameter. This species may possibly serve
as a stock for the strawberry guava.”’

35980 to 35982. Triticum ArEstivum L. Wheat.

( Triticum vulgare Vill.)

35980. “From Chile. (No. 180.) Wheat said to be an old Spanish
variety, called Candiel. From Quilan, west coast of Chiloe Island.’’

35981. ‘‘(No.230.) Cuyo. Said to have been brought by the first Spanish
colonists. From Quilan, west coast of Chiloe Island.’’

35982. ‘“‘(No. 231.) This has been grown for nine yearsin Chiloe. Previ-
ously brought from Osorno, Chile, and originally from Germany.”’

35983. TROPAEOLUM TUBEROSUM Ruiz and Pavon.

““(No. 111.) Found between Petrufquen and Villarica, Chile. A vine with
rather small digitate leaves and very handsome red flowers, resembling nas-
turtiums somewhat, though smaller. This is one of the most attractive small
climbers I have seen.”’

35984 and 35985. PHAsEoLuUs vuLGaARIS L. Bean.
“From Panguipulli, Chile. No names were known for the beans at this
place, but most of them were different from those found farther north.”’

35984. ‘(No. 92.)”’ 35985. ‘‘(No. 95.)”’
35986. Drimys wINTERI Forster. Canelo.

“From Panguipulli, Chile. (No. 96.) A tree with rather broad leaves, and
growing perhaps 30 feet high. It is one of the very few native trees that have
been grown in Chilean nurseries, and this to a very limited extent. Flowers
were not seen.”’

: *‘Laura, ashrub, which grows usually about 5 meters high and is characterized
by small, thick green leaves, green bark, and the green berries which it bears
in February and March in large clusters.’’ (Willis, Northern Patagonia, p. 362.)

“A handsome evergreen shrub, rather tender, and really satisfactory only in
the milder parts of the kingdom: young shoots smooth, often tinged with red.
Leaves lanceolate, 5 to 10 inches long, smooth, bright, rather pale green, very
aromatic when crushed. Flowers borne in a cluster of loose umbels, from
four to seven in each umbel: they are ivory white, fragrant, and about 11 inches
across: petals linear, pointed, spreading.

34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. x ig

35978 to 36000—Continued.

‘‘Native of South America from Tierra del Fuego to north of the onjitataet
introduced as a living plant in 1827, but known since 1578, in which year its
bitter, aromatic bark was brought home by Capt. Winter (after whom it is
named) in one of Drake’s ships from the Magellan Straits. In the southwest of
England it is a free-growing shrub 12 to 25 feethigh; but, wild in South America,
it is described as over 40 feet high. At Gravetye Manor, near East Grinstead, —
a group of plants 4 feet high came through the trying winter of 1908-09 with
little injury. At Kilmacurragh, County Wicklow, a specimen is 30 feet high.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, pp. 502-503.)

35987. (Undetermined.)

‘From Lago Villarica, Chile. (No.108. February 17,1913.) A vine climb-
ing on trees to the height of 20 feet. Flowers 14 inches long, red, and very
handsome. Leaves small.’’

35988. AEXTOXICON PUNCTATUM Ruiz and Pavon. Palo muerto.

“From Lago Villarica, Chile. (No. 109. February 17, 1913.) A forest tree —
with foliage resembling Elaeagnus. It is known locally in Chiloe as Tique.
Should be valuable as an ornamental.”’

35989. Rosa sp. Rose.

‘‘From Llifen, Chile. (No. 117.) This has run wild in many localities in ~
southern Chile. The fruits are unusually large, and from them the natives —
make a most excellent marmalade. This suggests the possibility of improving
both this and other species of Rosa with large fruits.”’

35990. PeRNETTYA MUCcRONATA (L. f.) Gaud.

“(No. 119.) A.small ornamental shrub with white berries, resembling Sym-
phoricarpos. From the east end of Lago Rinihue.”’

“A hardy, evergreen shrub, of considerable beauty, on account of the neat
appearance and dark color of its foliage; its flowers are pretty, but they are
small, and do not make much appearance. Within three years it has formed a
bush 3 feet 6 inches in diameter, and 2 feet 6inches high.”’ (Botanical Register,
pl. 1675, 1834.) . :

35991. (Undetermined. )

“From Chile. (No. 121.) A very compact creeping plant which may be
used as a lawn cover in shady places, perhaps. It forms a very close, compact
mat. It has small yellowish berries, resembling those of some species of Rel
bunium.’”

35992. UcGNI MOLINAE (Barn.) Turcz. Murta.
( Myrtus molinae Barn.)

“From Llifen, Chile. (No. 124.) Murta. A myrtaceous shrub with edible
berries, often eathered and sold in the markets of various towns. A dulce is
made from these berries that is considered very fine. No attempt has been made
to cultivate, but with selection no doubt a berry considerably larger could be
obtained. Found near Llifen, near Lago Ranco.”’

“ A Chilean evergreen, with leathery, ovate leaves very like those of the myrtle,
but with smaller flowers, shorter inclosed stamens, and reflexed, awl-shaped
sepals. Petals five. It is sometimes grown on walls, and is only about as hardy
as the myrtle itself. It bears a blue-black, juicy, and very palatable fruit.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 92.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 35

85978 to 36000—Continued.

°

35993. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

“From Angol, Chile. (No. 132.) A bean which Mr. Manuel Bunster, at
Angol, obtained from Los Angeles, Chile, but for which he has no name. He
considers it one of the best he has ever grown, both as to quality and productive-
ness.”’

35994. (Undetermined. )

“From Chile. (No. 136.) Half vine, half shrub, with long racemes of black
berries. Found at the east end of Lago Rinihue. Flowers not seen. Appar-
ently not common.”’

35995. VicrA sp.

“From Quilan, Chile. (No. 182.) This, of course, has been introduced from
Europe.”’

35996. PisuM ARVENSE L. Field pea.
“(No. 183.) A variety grown at Quilan, Chile.”’
35997. PERNETTYA MUcRONATA (L. f.) Gaud.

“From Quilan, Chile. (No. 189.) A thorny shrub with very handsome edible
pink berries. An excellent hedge plant.”

“ An evergreen shrub, 2 to 5 feet high, spreading freely by suckers and forming
ultimately a dense, low thicket; young branches thin and wiry, sometimes fur-
nished with a few appressed, forward-pointing bristles, or short down, but usu-
ally becoming smooth in a short time. Leaves alternate, dense upon the
branches, ovate to oblong, very shortly stalked, one-third to three-fourths inch
long, one-eighth to one-fourth inch wide, toothed and spiny pointed, hard in
texture. Flowers produced singly in the leaf axils near the end of the shoot, in
May. Corolla white, nodding, cylindrical, about one-fourth inch long, five
toothed. Calyx five lobed, green; stamens 10; flower stalk one-fourth inch long.
Fruit a globose berry one-third to one-half inch in diameter, containing many
very small seeds; it varies in color from pure white to pink, lilac, crimson,
and purple, or almost black.

“Native of the region about the Straits of Magellan; introduced in 1828. This

is one of the hardiest of South American shrubs and is rarely severely injured by

frost in the neighborhood of London. Certainly it is one of the finest ornamental
berry-bearing shrubs we have. Its berries attain their color by early autumn,
and remain on the branches through the winter and following spring. The
Pernettya was long strangely neglected, but a great fillip to its cultivation was
given by an exhibit in London made about 1882 by an Irish nurseryman, Mr. T.
Davis, who showed a number of remarkably beautiful varieties he had raised
during the previous 20 or more years in his own nursery. The Pernettyais
about the only shrub that has been cultivated and selected with a view to the
beauty and variety of its fruit, apart from edible qualities. In Kew, the fruits
are never touched by birds, although in some gardens they are said to be stripped

in winter—possibly by pheasants.

“The chief cultural requirements of Pernettya are a cool, moist bottom, and
a soil free from lime, with which either peat or decayed leaves or both should be
freely mixed. It likes full sunshine, and can be propagated by seeds, division,
or cuttings. The last two are best for selected varieties.”” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, pp. 127-128.)

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

35978 to 36000—Continued. r i
35998. Zea mays L. Corn. —

“From Castro, Chile. (No. 232.) This is said to be the only corn that will —
ripen at Castro. It is not from shortness of the season that the difficulty arises, —
but from the very small amount of sunshine. It should be interesting to see —
what can be made of this in some of the Northern States where the season is
short.”

35999. ByRsoNnIMA sp.

‘From Concepcion, Chile. (No. 233.) Queulle. A tree which grows wild
in the mountains two days’ journey from Concepcion. The fruit is yellow, —
about the size ofa plum. Some of them are excellent in a fresh state when well —
ripened, but chiefly prized for making dulce.”

386000. Drimys WINTERI Forster. Canelo. .

“From Lago Villarica, Chile. (No.110. February 16,1913.) Small tree.”’
See S. P. I. No. 35986 for description.

36001. BuppLEIA ALBIFLORA Hemsley:

From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by the Royal BotanicGarden. Received
June, 1912.

“A central Chinese species related to B. davidii (B. variabilis), but differing in its
robust, upright growth, in its leaves nearly twice as long, and its smaller flowers without
orange in the throat.”’ (Koehne, in Gartenflora, vol. 52, pp. 169-171, 1903.)

‘* A strong-growing deciduous shrub, said by Henry to be sometimes a small tree 20 to *
30 feet high; branches erect, soon quite smooth. Leaves narrow lanceolate, with a —
long, tapered point and wedge-shaped base 4 to 9 inches long, one-half inch to 24 _
inches wide, toothed, dark green, and soon becoming smooth above, covered beneath
with a close, fine, silvery gray felt. Flowers fragrant, lilac (not white), with orange-
colored centers, produced from July onwards in slender, tapering panicles 8 to 18
inches long, 2 inches wide at the base, terminating the main shoots, with smaller ones
on lateral shoots. Corolla tube one-fourth inch long, persisting, as in other species,
until burst off by the swelling seed vessel beneath it. Calyx smooth, bell shaped, —
with pointed narrow lobes.

“Native of China; discovered by Henry, and introduced in 1900 by Wilson, who
observes that it is fairly common on the shrub-clad mountains of central China at
3,000 to 6,000 feet altitude. With the general aspect of B. variabilis, it is not so good a
shrub; the branchlets are not so square, the leaves are more distinctly stalked, and
the calyx differs in being smooth.”” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 1, pp. 270-271.) .

36002. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango. ©

From Columbia, Isle of Pines. Presented by Mr. L. 8. Brown. Received at the — |
Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla., July 16, 1913.

‘“ 4 very fine mango, nearly fiberless and of very fine flavor. The tree yielded some ~
6,500 fruits last year (1913).”’ (Brown.)

36008. Triticum puruM Desf. Spring wheat.
From Semipalatinsk, Siberia. Presented by Mr. I. M. Karzin, at the request of
Mr. F. N. Meyer.
‘Spring wheat, Sineuska, or Chernouska. Crop of 1910. Pale velvet chaff, brown
beards.’? (Karzin.)

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36004 to 36008.
& From Guaquin, Bolivia. Presented by Dr. C. W. Foster, at the request of Mr.
oh W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July 11, 1913.

5 es Bains grown at the southern extremity of Lake Titicaca, at an elevation above
12,500 feet, some as high as 13,000 feet.” (Wight.)

# 36004. Triticum AEstivumM L. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)
36005. HorpEuM VULGARE L. Barley.
$6006 and 36007. CHENoPpopiUM QurINnoA Willd. Quinoa.
36006. “ Red or mixed.”’ 36007. ‘‘ White.”’
36008. Vicra FABA L. Broad bean.

36009. ERYTHRINA ARBORESCENS Roxburgh.

From Darjiling, India. Presented by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry. Received July 28, 1913.

“This tree is indigenous to the central and eastern Himalayas, up to the altitude
of 7,500 feet. In Darjiling, where there is an occasional snowfall in winter, it seems
perfectly hardy, and should, therefore, withstand the frosts of southern California and
south Florida without injury. As the annual rainfall at Darjiling is about 130 inches,
however, the dry climate of California may not be well suited to it. Attaining a
height of 30 or 40 feet and bearing its brilliant flowers in the greatest profusion, it
naturally forms a very prominent feature of the landscape; in fact, it may be said to
be the most conspicuous of all plants in Darjiling.

“The leaflets are dark green, cordate, sometimes a foot in breadth. The tree is
‘not deciduous during the flowering season, and hence does not exhibit the bare appear-
ance so much objected to in many erythrinas. The flower spikes are often a foot
in length, the individual tubular flowers being 2 inches long and of the most bril-
liant scarlet. The effect produced by the tree when in full bloom ig nothing short
of gorgeous, reminding one, in fact, of the royal poinciana.

“This species is quite frequently placed on slopes or hillsides to prevent the soil
from washing. It is so easily propagated by cuttings that trimmings, when thrown
on the ground, will quickly take root and form new trees.’’ (Popenoe.)

3 6010. CoLocasrIa sp. Taro.

From Tolga, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr.J.A.Hamilton. Received
‘ August 21, 1913.

_ “This taro seems to like volcanic soil. Whether it is the same as the one in Hawaii
Ido not know, but in flavor itis equally good. It was introduced here by the Chinese
and grown along the banks of small creeks and springs, but I have found that by
planting the tubers out on good cultivated soil at the beginning of the wet season they
produce tubers of superior flavor, better than where the taro is flooded. A clay loam
is best.’ (Hamilton. )

“This taro is apparently identical with the Pat long fu(S. P. I. No. 29327) from
Canton, China. It is of excellent quality, but a poor keeper.’’ (R.A. Young.)

36 011. ALLIUM -cEPA L. Onion.

_ From Denia, Spain. Presented by the American consul. Received August 21,
1913.

"See S. P. I. No. 26134 for previous introduction and description.

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ;

36012 to 36015.

From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee, Soochow Univenity.
Received August 21, 1913.

36012. Amycpatus persica L. Pes 4
(Prunus persica Stokes.)
36013. Erroporrya yaponica (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.
“« Bibo seeds.”’ .
36014. Myrica ruBRa Sieb. and Zucc.
( Myrica nagi Thunb.) ~
cc Yang mei. 33

36015. Prunus aRMENrAcA L. Apricot.

36016. TERMINALIA EDULIS Blanco. Calumpit.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, horti-
culturist, Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 26, 1913.

“4 large, attractive tree, with rounded well-formed crown, quite open, giving half
shade, and therefore making a desirable shade tree where dense shade is not desired.
The fruit is a little larger than a cherry, dark red, fleshy, subacid, and edible. Ripens
in June and July, when the fruit is collected and eaten by the Filipimos. As iarasI
know, the tree is never cultivated. The species ought, of course, to do well in Porto
Rico and elsewhere in tropical ames and may possibly succeed in extreme south
Florida.’’ ( Wester.)

36017. PENTAPETES PHOENICEA L.
From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, horti--
culturist, Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 26, 1913.

“4 robust herb attaining a height of 2 meters. On account of its attractive, intense
orange-red flowers, it makes a good ornamental. Collected by me in Mindanao last
year.’’ ( Wester.)

36018 to 36037. 4
From Seharunpur, India. Presented by the Government Botanical Gardens,
through Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.

Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe, excepi as indicated.

36018. PuyiiantrHus nivoscus W. G. Smith.
‘“‘Var. atropurpurevs. This is a small, semideciduous shrub, very similar i
growth to P. nivosus roseopictus, so common in south Florida. Like the lattes
it may be of value as a hedge plant. The young growth is of varying shades of
purplish maroon.’’
36019. EryTHrRina sp.
“‘A large shrub, rather open in growth and not particularly attractive in
appearance, but producing an abundance of the most brilliant crimson fw
imaginable. Itis considered of unusual value as an ornamental; in fact, Iw
told at one of the large botanical gardens in India that it was the finest flower-
ing shrub in their collection.’’ ;
This was received as Erythrina blakei, ior which no place oi publication has
yet been found, ‘

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 39

18 to 36037—Continued.
-3e 020. Ficus saEMocarPa Miquel.
fue “An evergreen shrub. with glossy, deep-green leaves. Considered to be of
. value as an ornamen:
~ 36021. Garcrxra tivixestoner T. Anderson.
___ “A small-sized tree, with handsome, shining foliage. The fruits, which are
_ deep orange in color and about 2 inches in diameter, are not edible, but are
_ produced in such abundance as to make the tree of great value as an ornamental.
. The chief reason for the introduction of this species, however, lies in the possi-
__ bility of its being used as a stock for the more tender mangosteen, Garcinia man-
_ gostana. Temperatures as low as 20° F. above zero have been recorded at

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_ Seharunpur; this species should, therefore, be sufficiently hardy to do well in
ile _ south Florida and possibly in the warmest parts of California.”’

36022. Excozcarra sicotor (Hassk.) Zoll.
7. “An ornamentai shrub with copper-colored leaves.”
_ ___- Distribution —The islands of the Malay Archipelago.
* $6023. Canmanpea HAEMATOCEPHALA Hasskarl.
+ _ “A dwarf, woody shrub of very slow growth. [is flowers are bright crimson.”’
4 “4 most lovely shrub with us, but eventually forming a iree 30 io 40 iect high,
___ according to Hasskarl; the native country does not appear to be known. A
shrub with glabrous, terete, green branches and copious petiolate unijugate
_ Jeaves; each pina is about 5 inches long and paripmmrulate, with 7 to 10 pairs
4 of opposite pimnules, the lowest and shortest an inch long, gradually enlarging
_ upward to 14 inches long, all of them more or less spreading, oblong lanceolate,

_ scarcely acuminate, two nerved, the base equally sided, some of them,
’ especially the superior ones, slightly falcate. Stipules, small, green, from a
"| broad base subulate. Petioles about an inch long. Peduncles as long as the
me ” petioles, bearinga capitulum of small flowers, of which the calyx and corolla are
epitesiat cemccalod by the quantity of rich-colored filamenis of the stamens, which
‘tadiate from a center and form a ball of scarlet threads. Calyx minute, five
* lobed. Corolla small, infundibuliform. Siamens united into four bundles.
SS Anthean- minnie, abortive. Ovary oblong. Siyle a little longer than the
_ stamens.” (Botanical Magazine, pl. 5131, 1860.)
86024. Perera yorvsms L. a

“A woody climber producing handsome sky-blue flowers. Considered one of
__ the choicest climbing plants in Seharunpur.”’
_ “There appear to be two varieties of this shrub, one with white, the other with

" Violet-colored corollas, but the calyx in both is blue; Jacquin found it in Mar-
_ tnique, where he says it ascends to the top of trees 20 feet high. The corolla,
é _ which is five cleft and subbilabiate, is of very short duration, but as the calyx

eeemeemecees pert of the flower, the long racemes hanging pendant irom the
= emities of the branches make a handsome appearance for some time. Itisa

7 ornamental shrub, blossoming in the West Indies in November.” (Botan-

al Magazine, pl. 528, 1803.)

stributic On Ee = Spohn rend hentai on Sc amma
to Brazil, and in the West Indies.

$6025. Hanna urenroua Cham. and Schlecht.

‘. 4 dwarf, compact. ornamental shrub, producing bright-yellow flowers.”’

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

86018 to 36037—Continued.

36026. Saraca INDICA L.

“A small, evergreen tree, with handsome glossy foliage and heads of brilliant
red flowers. One of the finest of Indian ornamental trees. It is not generally
considered very hardy, but the fact that it succeeds at Seharunpur would indi-
cate that it is a possibility for south Florida.”’

Distribution.—From the western and central slopes of the Himalayas, in north-
ern India, where it rises to an elevation of 2,000 feet, southward to Ceylon and
Malakka, and generally throughout the islands of the Malay Archipelago.

36027. Hisiscus scHIZOPETALUS Hook. f.

‘A shrub of rather open and scraggly growth, but producing handsome scarlet
flowers of very peculiar form. In color the flowers resemble the common Hibis-
cus rosasinensis, but the petals are somewhat smaller, recurved, and finally
divided, giving them a feathery appearance.”’

386028. BarueriA stricosa Willdenow.

‘‘A handsome dwarf shrub, going under the vernacular name of bansa. Its
flowers, which are produced in large heads, are of a brilliant blue color.”

Distribution.—Common on the lower hills of Bengal up to an elevation of
4,000 feet, and generally cultivated in India and the islands of the Malay Archi-

pelago.
36029 to 36037. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

Inarched trees of the following:

36029. ‘‘ Hains Sahib. Said to have originated in Lahore, in the Punjab.
The name is the Hindustani equivalent for ‘Mr. Hains.’ In general
form this variety is oblong, the left shoulder very prominent, right
shoulder almost none. Apex blunt to rounded, the nak prominent, situ-
ated about one-fourth inch above the longitudinal apex. Weight about
13 ounces. Skin smooth, light yellowish green in color, tinged with red
ononeside. Flesh light yellow in color, slightly fibrous around the seed,
very juicy, but with a slight taste of turpentine. Seed rather large.”’

86030. “ Nayab. A rather small, elliptical mango, weighing about 5
ounces. Left shoulder considerably higher than the right. Apex
rounded, nak pointed, somewhat prominent, located one-half inch above
the apex. Skin orange yellow in color. Flesh light orange, somewhat
acid in flavor. The turpentine taste is very slight. Ripensin midseason
and keeps well.”’

860381. ‘Krishna bhog. Name signifies ‘Food of the God Krishna.’
Nearly spherical in form, the left shoulder slightly higher than the right.
Size large, the average weight being about 1 pound. Apex broadly
pointed, nak not prominent. Skin smooth, yellowish green in color.
Flesh deep yellow in color, slightly fibrous, firm and meaty, and very
sweet in flavor. Ripens rather late and keeps well. Considered on the
whole a very good variety.’ -

360382. “Alfonso of Lahore. A good form of the famous Alfonso type.
Originated in Lahore. Broadly oval or somewhat heart shaped, both
shouldersequalin prominence. Weightaverage,about10ounces. Apex

broadly pointed, the very prominent nak being located about one-half

inch above it. Skin slightly undulating, greenish yellow in color, some-
times tinged with red on the cheek, flesh bright yellow, very juicy, and
almost free from fiber, aromatic, and of a delicious flavor.”’

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86018 to 36037—Continued.

Etta 36033. “ Naspati. Oblate and.somewhat oblique in form, slightly flat-
.* tened at both base and apex. Naka slight point, situated one-half inch
above apex. Weight about 10 ounces. Skin smooth, greenish yellow in

color, and of good flavor. The variety ripens late and isa good keeper.”’

36034. “Sufaida No.1. Oval to elliptical in form, the left shoulder prom-
inent, right shoulder falling. Apex broadly pointed and slightly beaked.
Weight 1 pound and 4 ounces. Skin smooth, yellowish green in color.
Flesh yellow, slightly fibrous around seed, firm and meaty, and of good
flavor. Late in ripening and keeps well.’’

36035. “ Kachamitha. A small, ovate fruit, of about 5 ounces in weight.
Left shoulder slightly higher than the right; apex rather sharply pointed.
Skin smooth, greenish yellow, tinged with red on the cheek. Flesh deep
yellow in color, juicy and sweet in flavor. Can be eaten even when un-
ripe. A prolific bearer, ripening early in the season. Keeps well.”’

86036. “Chapta. Ovate in form, stem inserted slightly to right side of
base. Apex broadly pointed. Weight about 14 ounces. Skin smooth,
light green in color. Flesh deep yellow, juicy, and of excellent flavor.
Proportion of flesh to seed is unusually large.’’

36037. “ Faizan. Elongated in form, and of medium size. Skin yellow-
ish green in color. A good keeper and of excellent flavor. Ripens in
midseason.”’

36038 and 36039. Manerrera rinpica L. Mango.

From Mozufferpur, Behar, India. Procured by Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau
of Plant Industry.
Quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe.

“Mozufferpur produces some of the best mangos in India, and is said to possess some
exceptionally choice varieties. These varieties were obtained from a Hindu nursery-
‘man and werestated to be choice, but no description was furnished with them. Mozuf-
ferpur has a much heavier rainfall than Seharunpur, and for this reason it was thought
desirable to obtain mangos from here, in the hope that they might be better adapted to
the climate of south Florida than other Indian varieties.”’

86088. ‘‘ Inarched tree labeled E.”’ 386039. ‘ Inarched tree labeled K.”’

36040 to 36045.

From Seharunpur, India. Received from the Government Botanical Gardens,
__ through Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, May 7, 1913.

3 Plants of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Popenoe:

36040 and 36041. Vitis vinirera L. Grape.

36040. “ Bedana grape, small variety. Aseedless grape of excellent flavor,
which is supposed to have come to Seharunpur from some point in the
Punjab, and originally to have come from Afghanistan. Itis perhaps too
small to be of great value in America, but at Seharunpur it is highly
esteemed as a table variety.”’

36041. “‘ Husseini grape. A variety from Kabul, Afghanistan, of large
size and excellent quality, but probably not superior to a number of
varieties already growing in California.’’

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36040 to 36045—Continued.

86042. LircHi CHINENSIS Sonnerat. Litchi. i
(Nephelium litcht Cambess. )

“The Bedana litchi, famed throughout India. This is supposed to be a
seedless variety, as the name indicates, but I am informed on good authority
that the seed is usually present, but varies in size according to locality and .
culture, and is sometimes very small. It is a very choice variety, the plant —
being propagated by layering.’’

86043. EUGENIA EUCALYPTOIDES Mueller. Gum rose-apple. —

“This species of Eugenia has a leaf much resembling that of some species of —
Eucalyptus and is a handsome ornamental shrub. In addition, it produces —
a fruit somewhat less than an inch in diameter, sige valued in its native
cquntry (Australia) for the manufacture of wine.’ :

Distribution.—Gravelly places along the Victoria River, in North Australia.

36044. HyMENODICTYON EXCELSUM (Roxb.) Wallich.

‘““A large ornamental tree, with copper-colored foliage. Should be hardy
enough for south Florida and southern California.’’ |

386045. RIvIna LAEVIS L.

“A dwarf SRE E! shrub, producing yellow berries, which remain on the :
plant for some time.’ :

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36046. ELAEOCARPUS BANCROFTII Muell. and Bailey.
Ebony-heart tree.

From Brisbane, Australia. Presented by Mr. William Soutter, secretary and 4
manager, Queensland Acclimatisation Society. Received August 27, 1913.

‘Sometimes called Johnstone River almond, or ebony-heart tree of the Cairns; ig an
evergreen tree of the linden family, often reaching a height of over 100 feet and a diam-
eter of over 2 feet. Leaves simple; small white flowers in racemes, sepals and petals
five, the stamens indefinite, inserted upon a swollen lobed disk, and having long, ©
downy unequal-celled anthers, usually ending in a bristle. Ovary from two to five —
celled, the fruit containing a very hard, rough-shelled nut, divided into as many
1-seeded cells as the ovary, or sometimes all but one cell imperfect. The wood is hard —
and durable, light, with a darker color in the center; likely to prove useful for sheaves
for blocks. It considerably resembles the American lignum vite, for which, indeed,
it might form a good substitute.’’ (Sowztter.)

36047 and 36048.

From San Salvador, Salvador. Presented by Mr. Thomas Hinckley, American q
consul general. Received August 6, 1913.

86047. PASSIFLORA LIGULARIS Juss. Granadilla. —

“The granadilla has a fruit the size of a large egg, yellow when ripe, and ©
within which the seeds are enwrapped in a mass of mucilage of delicate taste, —
which is neither food nor drink.’’ (Pittier, Las Plantas Usuales de Costa Rica.)

36048. SoLANUM MURICATUM Aiton. Pepino. 3

‘The sweet pepinos procured were practically seedless, these 19 seeds being |
all that there were in eight largeripe ones. This plantis propagated in Salvador
by cuttings.’’ (Hinckley.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 43

36049 to 36051. |

‘s From Angola, Africa. Presented by Rev. William ©. Bell, Lockport, N. Y.
Boe Received August 1, 1913.

isi 86049. TrICHOLAENA ROSEA Nees. Natal grass.
ee” (Panicum teneriffae R. Br.)

‘a ““(No. 1.) Native name Ohulongombo or ohulumgumbi; found ‘throughout
central Angola. Grows in deserted fields and very rankly, even though the soil
is poor and dry. Will grow in gardens among cultivated crops, but wants a
sandy soil. It is much liked by oxen and makes good hay if cured early.
Heads stripped from the stalks make good pillows and mattresses. It is almost
impossible to kill it out when once established.’’ (Bell.)

36050. Scirpus sp.

““(No. 2.) Native name Owangu wovosima. Found all around Bailundo,
Angola, where the growing or wet season extends from October 1 to the close
of April; then, with the cessation entirely of all the rains and with cooler nights,
vegetation dries up. These specimens were found in central Angola near a
marshy spot where the cattle were constantly feeding. It is a low-growing
plant, making large stools.’’ (Bell.)

36051. Metinis minuTIFLORA Beauv. Gordura grass.

“(No. 3.) Native name Ongendangolo. As the name indicates, this grass
goes on its knees. It does not grow upright but more like a vine. It is said to
have seeds, but I was unable to secure any. Itis similar to No.1(S. P. I. No.
36049) in every respect.’’ (Bell.)

36052 and 36053. Manerirera inpica L. Mango.

_. From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 11, 1913.

36052.
a ““Pahutan mango. <A very high-flavored mango having a comparatively large
seed; the color of the peel never assumes the bright yellow tints of the Pico and
Carabao varieties. On account of the great vigor and size of the tree this variety
will succeed best as a stock.’’ (Barrett.)
36053.

“Pico. This ranks next to the Carabao as the best mango in the Philippines.
Tt has a more pronounced flavor, the flesh is of a salmon instead of yellowish
color, the shipping and keeping qualities are as good, and the amount of fiber is
very little greater.”’ (Barrett.)

$6054. Brassica PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Pai ts’ai.
From Tientsin, China. Procured through Dr. Yamei Kin. Received August 12,
1913.

_ “The people had some trouble to get a sufficient quantity from reliable sources, for
hey say that at a distance of only 6 li (2} miles) even, the character of the pai ts’ai
hanges. Itis easily grown, but for some unexplained reason the abundance of the crop
ies greatly, one year a head producing quite a little handful and again, although the
on ate seem to be the same, they will get scarcely a cupful.’”’ (Kin.)

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955. SECALE CEREALE L. | Winter rye.

Beiyom Omsk, Siberia. Presented by Prof. N. E. Hassan: Agricultural Experiment
Station, Brookings, S. Dak. Received August 12, 1913.

isen No. 1 winter rye.

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36056 and 36057.

From Mount Silinda, Melsetter, South Rhodesia. Presented by Dr. W. L. Thomp-
son, American Board Mission in South Africa. Received August 11, 1913.

36056. Ipomora BaraTas (L.) Poir. Sweet potato.

(No. 1.) Very vigorous, and with us here a very satisfactory variety. They
are the opposite of vineless, making exceptionally long vines. The tubers form
more quickly than many of our varieties here, and are good size, good shape, and
good eating qualities. One peculiarity I have not noticed in any other red sweet
potatoes, if boiled and the thin skin stripped off, they are still red under the skin,
though just below the surface they are a rich golden yellow.’’ ( Thompson.)

36057. COLOCASIA sp.

““(No.2.) Anarum, called here Amadumba, which we prize asa vegetable. I
suppose it must be of the same family as thedasheen. This is the best by far that
we have here, though several other varieties are eaten.’’? ( Thompson.)

‘* The plants of thisdasheen are much like those of the Trinidad variety, except .
that the petioles of the former are shaded the entire length with maroon.’’ (R.
A. Young.)

36058. Nypa FRUTICANS Wurmb. Nipa palm.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 11, 1913.

“The nipa is an erect, stemless palm of which the leaves and inflorescence rise from
a branched rootstock, the leaves running from 9 to 20 feet in length. It grows along the
tidal marshes of rivers in low, wet lands subject to overflows of brackish water as the
tides rise each day, and it will not thrive where either fresh or sea water alone is avail-
able. Nipa swamps of considerable size occur in practically all the Philippines, and
inasmuch as they occur in lands which otherwise are useless or almost without value,
the cultivation of nipa palms where they are cultivated, or the presence of nipa trees
wild where not cultivated, affords.a profitable crop on little original outlay.

‘The nipa palm is one of the most useful plants in the Philippines or other tropical
countries. Its uses are outlined in the report of the Philippine Internal Revenue, as
follows: ‘Oi the leaf, the leaflets are used in the manufacture of shingles for house
building, hats, mats, and bags, pails for dipping water, and for coarse baskets; the mid-
ribs for brooms, tying rice bundles, and for sewing nipa shingles; and the stalk for fuel,
for floating logs, and as material for sewing shingles; the fruit is used as food and sweet
meats; and the sap is used fresh gs a drink, fermented (tuba) as a drink, and for the
manufacture of sugar, alcohol, and vinegar.’

“The chief use of the plant, however, aside from the use of the fiber for hats and
various articles, is in the use of the sap for the manufacture of alcohol and native drinks.
From the sap come all the possibilities of sugar making. The report of the bureau
shows the cost of producing alcohol from the nipa paka as 2.7 cents gold per liter (1.05
quarts) as compared with 5.8 cents per liter for alcohol from sugar beets at $5 per ton;
5 cents for alcohol from sugar cane at $3.25 per ton; 3.4 centsfrom cassava at $5 per ton;
6.6 cents from corn at 70 cents per 56-pound bushel, and similar costs from other sources.
The reports claim that alcohol can be made more cheaply from the nipa palm than from
any other material. Moreover, the sap ferments with unusual rapidity, so that in less
than 20 hours the liquor is ready to be poured into the stills. There is one distillery in
the Philippines which is now producing 93 per cent alcohol 186 proof at a cost of 10
centavos, or 5 cents gold per liter on a 12-hour run at the distillery, and on a 24-hour
basis with a little reorganization it is known that the alcohol can be manufactured at
present in this establishment at 3.5 to 3.75 cents gold per liter.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 45

“The sugar-making possibilities of these saps, considered commercially, seem to
hinge largely upon conditions under which the sap can be gathered and handled. The
saps of the three principal sugar-bearing palms, the nipa, the coco, and the buri [see
'S. P. I. No. 35689], run remarkably close together in composition. The average com-
position at 15/15 density runs about 17.5 per cent solids; 0.46 per cent ash; 0.54 per
‘cent nitrogenous compounds, etc.; 16.5 per cent sucrose and traces of reducing sugars
and acidity. As they exude from the trees these saps are generally neutral, but they
ferment quickly, and one of the problems in sugar making would be the preservation
of sap until it could be worked.

“The sap from these trees as a rule is obtained through the flower stalk. In the nipa
the flower stalk is cut off immediately below the fruit. It is generally tapped the
fifth year. Each day a thin slice is cut from the severed stem to keep the wound fresh
and facilitate the flow of sap. The sap is collected in bamboo joints (Spanish, bom-
bones) hung on the stem, generally having a capacity of about two liters. One stalk
normally flows about three months, but it is not uncommon for it to be cut entirely
away by the thin slices from day to day, long before the flow has ceased. In some
districts the plant is cut before the fruit forms, and the flow of sap is increased thereby
so far as daily output is concerned, but the length of the flow is shortened, the total
yield of the plant apparently being about the same by either method. The plants are
allowed to rest and put forth new fruit stalks after being thus exhausted. How long
they continue to bear is uncertain, but all authorities agree that a plant will continue
to produce sap for many years, probably for 50 years or more on an average. The
yield of sap also is uncertain, and estimates vary between wide limits. An experi-
enced distiller says that each plant will average about 14 quarts daily, or 13.2 gallons
‘foraseason.” (George E. Anderson, in abstract of report by Dr. H. D. Gibbs on the Alcohol
Industry in the Philippines, in Daily Consular and Trade Reports, December 4, 1911.)

$6059. OLEA vERRUCOSA (R. and 8.) Link. Wild olive.

From Simondium, near Paarl, Cape Province, Union of South Africa. Presented
by Mr. C. W. Mally, entomologist, Department of Agriculture, Cape Town.
Received August 11, 1913.

**A tree so like the European olive that where the two are growing alongside in
cultivation it is difficult to find a distinction except the size of the fruit. Leaves
lanceolate or linear lanceolate, 2 to 4 inches long, one-third to one-half inch wide,
tapering somewhat to both ends, acute, coriaceous, shortly petioled, the under surface
clothed with small, flat, scarious yellowish scales so closely adpressed as to give the
appearance of a glabrous yellow surface, the upper surface and the twigs sometimes
similarly clad at first and afterwards glabrous, in other cases almost glabrous from
the first. Panicles axillary, trichotomous, not much branched, rather shorter than
the leaves. Bracts deciduous. Fruit an oblong dry drupe about one-fourth inch
long, shortly pointed. Usually a tree 20 to 30 feet high, 12 to 18 inches in diameter,
branched a good deal, and with little clean timber; occasionally, however, trunks
3 feet in diameter, exceedingly gnarled and hollow, are to be found, even up in the
Herechal district, which, considering its slow erowth. must. have taken a very long
time to grow. The timber, which is of a dark gray or almost black color and often
wavy in grain, is equal to Ptaeroxylon utile in durability as a fencing pole, and even
branches make good poles. Fourcade describes the wood as ‘extremely heavy,
very hard, very strong, moderately elastic, very close grained, and compact.’ About
3, 000 dry seeds go to 1 pound weight; the seeds, however, do not germinate quickly,
and as hard-wood cuttings strike, that method of propagation is preferred. In culti-
vation it is found to be liable to attack by a mealy aphis. The European olive has
een successfully budded upon young plants of this species.” (Sim, Forest Flora of
Cape Roleny. )

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36060. Mrrpomia HrRTA (Guill. and Per.) Kuntze.
(Desmodium hirtum Guill. and Per.)

From Kyimbila, German East Africa. Presented by Mr. Ad. Stolz. Received
August 14, 1913.

“This plant has the great recommendation that one can take rooted cuttings of the
plant, so that for propagation one does not need the long wait for seed, and with large
1 to 15 meter cuttings one comes much more quickly-to the desired end than with
small seedlings. Crop plants, such as coffee, tea, rubber, lianas, cedars, etc:, have
taken a significant fresh appearance after having D. hirtwm planted between them.
This shows itself especially on this year’s fresh powerful shoots of the plants; hence,
the fertilizing value of this legume must be significant. It fertilizes not only other
plants; but itself, for where after a space of 12 months a spindling plant wanders
through the soil, it rises itself in the following year to an entirely different luxurious
plant. On poor soils the shoots lie flat on the ground, reaching a height of 2 to 5
centimeters. On the cther hand, on good soil the shoots in the first year attain a height
of 30 centimeters. I have observed it at elevations of 500 to 1,600 meters above sea
level. D. hirtwm is also not to be underrated as forage, for asses and sheep eagerly eat
the shoots. It is indeed a typical meadow plant, with scanty growth and runner
formation between the high-grasshaulms. Here I found it with other legumes, of which
our meadows produce enough. I made a test of all the species, of which D. hirtum
turned out to be the best, for on loosened soil the plant could show its possibilities.

Cultivation.—The seed should be sown broadcast in a well-prepared seed bed, which
must, above all, be kept moist, in order that the seed shall not dry out and that the

young plants shall grow more quickly; since where the plants stand too closely to--

gether it is necessary to thin them to 10 centimeters, it is well, as soon as the runners
reach a length of 10 to 20 centimeters, to plant the young plants in groups one-
half by 1 meter or 1 by 1 meter in well-loosened soil. The looser and better the soil is
so much the quicker D. hirtum develops, and puts forth shoots during the year from 1
to 14 meters long, which quickly root in loose soil and furnish cuttings for transplanting.
In growing from seed it is worth while, above all, to grow quickly good strong runners,
which as soon as they have rooted should be planted in the rainy season, and easily
increase. Jn order to further the growth, the land must above all be kept clean of
weeds. Later the long shoots hinder the growth of weeds. After seed production
the plant dies down almost two-thirds; from the rootstock and the still living shoots
spring forth runners, which grow over the dead parts and reach a height of from 2 to
30 centimeters.” (Stolz.)

36061. LANSIUM DOMESTICUM Jack. Duku.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agriculture.
Received August 14, 1913.

See S. P. I. No. 35906 for previous introduction.

36062. LEUCADENDRON REPENS L. Sugar bush.
(Protea mellifera Thunb.) ry: .
From South Rhodesia, Africa. Received from Mr. G. P. Rixford, of the Bureau
of Plant Industry, who secured them from Mr. George T. Ruddock, San Fran-
cisco, Cal. Received August 11, 1913

“ Veldt plant. A shrub of from 4 to 6 feet high. Before opening, the bud resembles

a globe artichoke. Flowers white; beautiful for parks.’’ (Rizford.)
“A glabrous shrub or small tree, having narrowly lanceolate and rather blunt leaves,

3 to 5 inches long, one-third inch wide above, tapering gradually to the base. Head |

4 inches long, cup shaped, 3 inches wide, red and pretty; the inner bracts rather longer

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pa’ the pistils, oblong lanceolate, pointed, the outer wide and short; all glabrous
viscid. -Perianth segments glabrous, ciliated below. bearded on the face above.
ry bristly.’’ (Sim, Forest Flora of Cape Colony.)

3 and 36064.

ote Hawaii. Received from Mr. G. P. Rixford, of the Bureau of Plant Indus-
try, who secured them from Mr. George T. Ruddock, San Francisco, Cal.
Received August 11, 1913.

36063. PsipIuM GUAJAVA L. Guava.

“Gathered on the island of Hawaii on the road from Hilo to the volcano, at an
elevation of 3,000 feet. Probably the same as lemon guava.”” (fixford.)

36064. RusBus sp.
“Native thimbleberry. Picked December 15, on the road from Hilo to the .
volcano, on the island of Hawaii. A shrub about 18 inches high. Fruit of a
beautiful scarlet color and of a delicious flavor.”’ (Rizford.)

86065. PISTACIA INTEGERRIMA Stewart. Kaka.

From Lahore, India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Mustoe, superintendent, Govern-
~ ment Agricultural Horticultural Gardens. Received August 15, 1913.

- Introduced as possible stocks for the true pistache (Pistacia vera).

_ “A deciduous tree with rough, gray bark. Wood very hard, sapwood white, heart-
wood yellowish brown, beautifully mottled with yellow and dark veins. Annual
rings marked by a belt of large pores. Poresin the rest of the wood very small, forming
irregular patches, which are frequently arranged in zigzag lines. Medullary rays fine,
very numerous. It is chiefly found on dry slopes and in valleys along the rivers,
g Suliman and Salt Ranges, and outer Himalayas, ascending to 6,500 feet and extending
as far east as Kumaon.

“Growth moderate, eight to nine rings per inch of radius. Weight 54 pounds per
cubic foot. The wood is used for furniture, carvings, and all kinds of ornamental
work. Itis usually sold in the hill bazaars and particularly at Simla, in the form of
h hick, short planks. The leaves are lopped for fodder for buffaloes dd camels and
1e galls are used in native medicine. Brandis says that in Kangra, under native rule,
the tree was a ‘badsh4hi,’ or royal tree. The young leaves are red, and the tree, if
well grown, is graceful and pretty.’’ (Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers.)

36066. Lircut cHrineNsis Sonnerat. Litchi.
(Nephelium litcht Cambess.)

From Mozufferpur, Behar, India. Procured through Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the
Bureau of Plant Industry. Received May 7, 1913.

_ Rose. Mozufferpur is considered to produce the best litchis in India; whether
his is due to the superiority of the varieties or to the especially favorable eonditiong
Facil or climate, I am unable to ascertain. Certain it is, however, that the Rose
itchi is one of the best Indian varieties, and on this account it is well worthy of trial
south Florida.’’: (Popenoe.)

Layered plants.

067 and 36068.

F om Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. D. Petrie. Received
ith August 25, 1913.

* 86067. NOTOSPARTIUM CARMICHAELIAE Hooker.

te. _ “A beautiful broomlike leafless leguminous plant of our flora. Gathered near
as mouth of the Clarence River, Marboro, South Island.” (Petrie.)

154
= 4 \
a.

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

386067 and 36068—Continued.

“This shrub or small tree is a native of New Zealand and is known by the —
colonists as the pink broom. The plant was discovered on Christmas, 1853, by |
the late Dr. Munro, on the sandy and rocky banks of the Waihopai River, in —
Nelson Province. This plant succeeds best in peaty soil, but it can also be —
grown well in turfy loam. It is a moderate-sized shrub in cultivation in
England and produces weeping, cordlike, leafless branches, from which the
short racemes of pink or purplish flowers are freely produced.’’ (Gardener’s
Chronicle, August 24, 1907; Hooker, New Zealand Flora.)

86068. PirrosPpoRUM DALLIT Cheeseman.

‘* An ornamental small tree, gathered on the mountains of South Island. The
specimen is part of the only parcel of seed that has so far been secured. Sent me
by a botanical friend.’”’ (Petrie.) .

“This is a remarkably distinct plant, with very different foliage from that of
any other New Zealand species. The flowers are quite unknown. This species
came from the mountains near Collingwood, South Island. Itis apparenilya

small tree with stout branches, the youngest of which are glabrous and are covered
with a yellow bark.”’ (JT. F. Cheeseman, Manual of the New Zealand Flora.)

36069. CarRICA CANDAMARCENSIS Hook. f. Mountain papaya.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. H. F. Macmillan, superintendent,
Royal Botanic Gardens. Received August 28, 1913.

** Mountain papaw. A small semiherbaceous tree with a crown of large, coarse,
palmate leaves, native of Colombia and Ecuador, similar to the papaw of the low coun-
try, but with fruit only about one-fourth or one-sixth the size of that of the latter. It
has been introduced at Hakgala Gardens, Ceylon, in 1880; and is now commonly grown
in hill gardens for the sake of its fruit, being often found ina seminaturalized state about
up-country bungalows. The ovoid angular fruit is in season all the year round; though
too acid to be used for dessert, it is very agreeable when stewed, and it can also be
made into jam and preserves. When ripe, the fruit has a pleasant applelike odor.
Propagated by seed.”’ (Macmillan’s Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Planting.) —

36070. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

From Beira, Mozambique. Presented by the Director of Agriculture. Received
August 30 and September 2, 1913.

‘Cuttings of the Diamond mango obtained from the island of Chiloane in this ter-
ritory.”’

These are supposed to be the same as the Lathrop mango, described under S. P. I. ;
Nos. 9486 and 9669. x

36071. RuBus PHOENICOLASIUS Maxim. Bramble. |

From Cambridge, England. Presented by Mr. R. Irwin Lynch, curator, Cam-
bridge Botanic Gardens. Received August 29, 1913.

‘‘A conspicuous and unique-looking Japanese bramble, the young shoots and leaf
stalks of which are densely clothed with long bright-red setz and very long stalked
glands of the same color. As the plant matures, the deep color gives way to a paler
shade. The papery leaves, the under suriaces of which are of almost a snowy white-
ness, are trifoliate on both the barren and fertile stems, the long-stalked terminal leaflets
being much the largest. ‘The compact panicles of the fruit are borne on short branches ~
given off at right angles from the main stem, thus forming a compact pillar almost from _
the ground. When ripe, the fruit is of a beautiful bright coral red.”’ (Gardener’s
Chronicle, 1879.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 49

. Psmprum sp. Guava.

7. From San Marco, Cuba. Presented by Mr. Robert Reid. Received September

3, 1918.

a“ Pei vian. A pear-shaped fruit; some specimens I have seen 5 inches in length;

tick meat, and very small seed cavity; a oe sags will hold all the seedsand pulp they
re embedded i in.” (Reid.)

3 to 36086.

- From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for the
Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station,
Chico, Cal., August 18, 1913.

‘Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer, except as indicated.

36073. TriticUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
“(No. 1858a. Pie Shan, Chihli Province, China. May 25, 1913.)”’

“A mixture of red and white wheat, the red predominating. Probably a
winter wheat.’’ (C. E£. Leighty.)

36074 to 36077. Hotcus sorecHum L. | Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

36074. “(No. 1859a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 30,
1913.) A variety of sorghum growing very strong and tall, having brown-
red seed. Mostly used mixed with chopped straw as food for cattle and
horses; also much used in spirits manufacture. Chinese name Hong
gao-liang.”’

36075. “(No. 1860a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 31,
1913.) A rare local variety of sorghum, having its grain half white and
half red. Mostly used for human consumption. Chinese name Kuan
tung ching gao-liang.”’

36076. “(No. 186la. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 30,
1913.) A variety of sorghum growing tall and strong, bearing large

; white grains. Mostly used as a human food in the form of gruel or por-

-_ ridge with the grain coarsely broken. Chinese name Pei gao-liang.’’

36077. “(No. 1862a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 31,
1913.) A rare variety of sorghum of which the grains are of a glutinous
quality. These grains are served boiled, in the form of little cakes, over
which some coarse sugar is sprinkled. They are relished by the rural
people in North China. Chinese name Mien gao-liang.”’

86078. VicNA sINENsIs (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

“(No. 1863a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 31, 1913.) A
variety of cowpea, of which the seeds are half white and half reddish, used as
a human food boiled with rice or in soups. Chinese name Pan hong pan pai
chiang tou.”

Eris _ 36079. Sosa mMAx (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
ie (Glycine hispida Maxim.)

(No. 1864a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 30, 1913.) A
¥ local variety of soy bean of a dull-yellow color, used in the making af bean curd

ph -” neon sauce. Requires only a short season to mature. Chinese name
g tou.”

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. co

36073 to 36086—Continued. +
36080. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.

“(No. 1865a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 31, 1913.) A
gray, mottled variety called Ghée hsiéo tou. Used boiled with rice and in
soups. Supplies also an excellent winter vegetable in its bean sprouts.”’

36081. PANICUM MILIACEUM L. -Proso.

“(No. 1866a. San Tun Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 31, 1913.) A
glutinous variety of proso, the seeds of which are served boiled as little triangular.
cakes, wrapped in bamboo leaves or corn husks. They are eaten with some ~
coarse brown sugar sprinkled over them and are greatly relished by the rural
people of North China as cheap and nourishing sweetmeats. Chinese name —
Shu chi.”

386082. JUGLANS REGIA SINENSIS DC. Walnut. ,

(No. 1868a. June, 1913.) A large quantity of Chinese walnuts coming from 4
Changli, Chihli Province, North China. Obtained through the-efforts of the
Hon. Samuel 8. Knabenshue, American consul general at Tientsin. These
Changli walnuts have erroneously been called Manchurian walnuts by some ©
people, because they come from near the Great Wall, and this nomenclature has
given rise to newspaper reports that fine walnuts were grown in Manchuria.
There is, however, a wild walnut in Manchuria, Juglans mandshurica, which
grows into a stately tree, of which the wood is valuable, but the nuts are not
fit for human consumption. From preliminary experiments, it seems that
these North China walnuts are of a decidedly hardier nature than the forms
which occur in western and southern Europe and in northwestern Asia.’’

36088. VicNA sINENSIs (Torner) Savi. Cowpea. ‘

“(No. 18692. Tientsin, China. June 12,1913.) A small variety of cowpea,
bearing small white seeds, with a dark-colored eye. Used as a human food
boiled with rice and in soups. Chinese name Hsiao pai ching tou or Par tou.’

36084 and 36085. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
: Adzuki bean, —
36084. “(No. 1870a. Tientsin, China. June 12, 1913.) A small white-
seeded bean, used when ground up with sugar as a stuffing in little cakes.
The sprouts are also much consumed as a winter vegetable and are ofa —
better, juicier quality than those from mung beans. From experiments
made at the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations, it seems as if some of
these oriental beans might supply very tasteful and wholesome food —
when ground up and baked in the form of croquettes, and they deserve

to become much more known than they are at present. Chinese name
Pai hsiao tou.”’
36085. “(No.187la. Tientsin, China. June 14,1913.) A larger variety —
than the preceding one (S. P. I. No. 36084); otherwise the same remarks

apply toit. Also called Pai hsiao tou.”

36086. Prunus TomENTosA Thunb. Bush cherry.

‘““(No. 1872a. Tientsin, China, June 12, 1913.) About 42,000 stones of the
Chinese bush cherry. A fruit eminently suited for the home garden in the
colder, semiarid sections of the United States. The Chinese usually bud or graft
this bush cherry on the remarkably thrifty wild peach (Amygdalus davidiana),
on which stock it makes a much more vigorous growth and is also better able to
withstand drought and adverse conditions than when left on its own roots.
Seeds and scions formerly sent under S. P. I. Nos. 16918, 17732, 17733, 20075,

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. o1

ae” ;
3 6073 to 36086—Continued.

i 20240, 20287, 20288, 21924, 30317, 30318, and 30362. These bush cherries
. . deserve especially to be tried at the Mandan garden. Chinese name Ying
“a me. tau r.”’
ue a
36087. Brassica napus L. Rape.
_ From New York, N.Y. Purchased from the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co.
____—- Received September 4, 1913.

86088. ANTIDESMA BUNIUS (L.) Spreng. Bignai.
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief, Divi-
sion of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received August 30, 1913.

“The bark of Antidesma bunius, which is a native of Java and the adjacent isles,

affords a fiber from which ropes are made. The fruits are of a bright-red color,

_ ripening into an intense black, with a subacid taste. They are used in Java for pre-
serving, principally by Europeans, bringing about twopence per quart. The leaves
are used as a remedy against snake bites, and in syphilitic affections. The wood, when
immersed in water, becomes black and as heavy as iron. All the parts of the plant
have a bitter taste.’ (A.A. Black, in Lindley’s Treasury of Botany.)

36089. MepICcAGO SATIVA VARIA (Mart.) Urb. Sand lucern.

From New York, N. Y. Purchased from the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Com-
pany. Received August 18, 1913.

- 36090 to 36092.

From Lal Bagh, Bangalore, India. Presented by the Government Botanic Gar-
Te dens, Lal Bagh, through Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
F Received September 5, 1913.

36090. MicHEeLIA cHAMPACA L. Champac.

“This is a tall, handsome evergreen tree, known under the vernacular name
i of champac. Its flowers are pale yellow and very fragrant. May be of value as
te an ornamental tree for extreme southern Florida.’’ (Popenoe.)

“A beautiful tall evergreen tree, much cultivated about Jain and Hindu
temples and prized on account of its scented flowers. In the forest it has a
cylindrical stem and reaches 8 to 10 feet in girth. The wood is very durable; in
northern Bengal it is used for planking, door panels, and furniture; in Assam
for building and canoes; elsewhere for house and carriage building and native
drains. The bark is said to have been used as a febrifuge, but is now rarely
used; the flowers and seeds also are occasionally used in medicine. The
flowers are used in religious ceremonies. The wood is made into beads, and
necklaces of the beads are sold to pilgrims at Hardwar.’’ (Gamble, Manual of
Indian Timbers.)

36091. CorpIA sEBESTENA L. ;

‘“‘A handsome arborescent shrub; the leaves are large and coarse. Its flame-
colored flowers are borne in large trusess.’’ (Popenoe.)

Distribution.—An evergreen shrub or small tree found on the Florida keys,
in the West Indies, and in the northern part of South America.

86092. Saraca inpica L.

“One of the handsomest of Indian ornamental trees, producing large heads
of the most brilliant scarlet flowers imaginable. While restricted to the tropical
‘ i sections of India, it may be sufficiently hardy to succeed in south Florida.’’
_ (Popenoe.)

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36093. SOLANUM sp. | Bitter potato. q

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. G. M. McBride, through Mr. W. F. —
Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received September 9, 1913.

“Tubers of the Saas potato, grown near Lake Titicaca and sold in the markets 3
after being frozen.’’ ( Wight.) 3

36094. Trpuana Tipu (Benth.) Lillo. Tipa.

( Tipuana speciosa Benth.) .

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Mr. H. M. Curran. Received
September 6, 1913. :

‘“Good lumber tree and very ornamental shade tree. Much used here. Stands —

frost.’’ (Curran.)

‘Beautiful, tall, straight, stout tree with reddish wood and yellowish sapwood, soft
and fibrous, difficult to saw, but sometimes used for lumber. The tree furnishes a
reddish resin which easily hardens.’’ (Lillo, Trees of Argentina.)

36095. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA IL. Mangosteen.

From Jamaica, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, Superintendent —
of Public Gardens, Hope Gardens, Kingston. Received September 6, 1913.

36096. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.
From La Guaira, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter, American
consul. Received September 10, 1913.
‘“‘The fruit of this date is somewhat like that imported into the United States, but
varies slightly in flavor and texture. The seed is much larger in proportion, as a
general rule.” ( Voetter.)

36097. SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM L. Sugar cane. ©
From Berja, Paraguay. Presented by Mr. C. F. Mead. Received September 9,
1913.

‘““Tucuman. Imported from Argentina. This is by far the best of all canes growing
here in both yield and sugar content, and is a well-known variety.” (Mead.)

36100. Vicra vi~Losa Roth. Vetch.

From Schkudy, Kovno Province, Russia. Presented by Mr. H. Judelmann.
Received September 5, 1913.

36101. BUNCHOSIA COSTARICENSIS Rose. - Cereza.
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by the Department of Agriculture.
Received September 3, 1913.

‘“‘Fruits of medium quality and in no way comparable with the true cherry (cereza)
of Europe. The tree is indigenous and often cultivated in gardens. The fruit is —
often called tereza, which is but a corruption of the name cereza.” (Putter, Plantas —
Usuales de Costa Rica.) .

36102. ATALANTIA RACEMOSA Wight.

From Gaganbavda, Kolhapur District, via Bombay, India. Presented by Mr
R.R. Dhavle. Received September 8, 1913.

‘‘A small tree or shrub, differing from the other species of Atalantia in that it is

always unarmed. It is found in the lower mountain regions of Ceylon, in southern

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913, 53

Andi, and in the western peninsula from the Konkan to Travancore. In February
: the plant produces its white flowers, which are arranged in short but distinct racemes
with peduncles a little less than a quarter of an inch in length. The berry is globular
ovoid, three-fourths of an inch wide, with a long apiculus, four celled, four seeded.”’
(H. Trimen, Handbook of the Flora of Ceylon, vol. 1, p. 226; Hooker’s Flora of British
India, vol. 1, p. 512.)

_ Introduced for the citrus-breeding work of the Office of Crop-Physiology and Breed-
ing Investigations.

36103. PENNISETUM PURPUREUM Schumacher. Elephant grass.
From Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. Presented by the Assistant Government
Agriculturist, Department of Agriculture. Received September 12, 1913.
‘“‘This plant seeds very shyly, but grows readily from either slips or roots.”

Distribution.—A tall grass with long spikes, found in Guinea and Kamerun in West
Africa and from Zanzibar to Mozambique on the east coast.

36104. SoLANUM sp. Wild potato.
From the island of Conejos, off the coast of Chile. Presented by Mr. R. Christie,
through Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received Septem-
ber 11, 1913. a
‘Wild potatoes. There are two kinds, or perhaps more. The stems of one kind
grow to a height of over 2 meters. This kind does not come to maturity until the
month oi June, as I was informed by an old Indian, the other kind I think is the same
that you found on the west coast. Isend them just as I got them out of the earth, with-
out washing them, as it may be of advantage for you to examine the earth in which
they have grown. I have no doubt that they are the true indigenous potato.”
(Christie.)

36105. LaTHyRUs sp.
From Castro, Chile. Presented by Mr. R. Christie, through Mr. W. F. Wight, of
the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received September 11, 1913.°

_ “Wild peas. They grow in sandy soil, about 10 inches high, and give an abun-
dance of pretty blossoms in bunches and have the peculiarity that when they are ripe
the pods do not open, but fall entire upon the ground.” (Christie.)

36106. (Undetermined.)

From Concepcion, Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received May 7, 1913.

36107 to 36121.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for the
: Department of Agriculture. Received September 9, 1913.
p.

Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer, except as indicated.
36107 and 36108. Prunus sp.
36107. “(No.1873a. Peking, China. May 22,1913.) A small, red, sweet

cherry, bearing from one to six fruits on its forked little tomentose pedun-
cles. Locally named ying taw’r. May be Prunus pauciflora. Probably
the same species as No. 1840a [S. P. I. No. 35640].”’

36108. “(No.1874a. Peking,China. May 21,1913.) A small, red, sweet
cherry of large size and of finer taste than the preceding number, 1873a.
[S. P. I. No. 36107], otherwise the same remarks apply to it.”’

54 | SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. —_

36107 to 36121—Continued. 7 )
36109 to 36111. Prunus TomEeNntTosa Thunb. Bush cherry.

36109. “(No. 1875a. Tientsin, China. June 18, 1913.) A variety of
the Chinese bush cherry bearing fruits of a pale-red color. For further
remarks, see No. 1872a [S. P. I. No. 36086].”’ ahs

36110. “(No. 1876a. Tientsin, China. June 18, 1913.) A variety of the .
Chinese bush cherry bearing white fruit. Chinese name pai ying taw’r.
See remarks under No. 1872a [S. P. I. No. 36086].”’

36111. “(No. 1877a. Peking, China. June 25, 1913.) About 15,000
stones of the Chinese bush cherry. The size of the fruit of this lot was —
somewhat smaller and the taste slightly sourer than those of which the
stones were sent under No. 1872a, probably on account of its coming from
a less favorable locality; otherwise the same remarks apply to it. Local —
name suan ying tau’r, meaning sour cherry.’’

36112. Prunus TRitoBa Lindley. Plum.

(No. 1878a. Peking, China. July 18, 1913.) A flowering plum much culti-
vated in the gardens in North China and existing in a great many varieties. The
color of its flowers ranges from pale pink to a dark violet-rose, while as regards —
size, degrees of doubleness, profusion, difference in time of opening, and lasting |
qualities a very great variation exists. The Chinese in the north always graft
or bud this flowering plum on the wild peach (Amygdalus davidiana). Thisis ~
mostly down in the ground, but one also finds specimens budded high up and |
trained as standard trees. In this way a specimen looks fine when plantedina |
formal courtyard. This flowering plum is also a great favorite with the Chinese |
for forcing. Thousands of dollars’ worth of them are disposed of every winter. |
The few fruits that these bushes bear possess no value, being the size of a cherry _
covered with an inedible hairy skin of a yellowish red color when ripeand hay- —
ingalargestone. Thisshrub is much recommended for ornamental purposesall
over the temperate parts of the United States, and especially for the drier sec-
tions when grafted on Amygdalus davidiana. For forcing purposes when budded
on the last-named stock it may give surprising results for earliness. Chinese
name yu ye met hua, which means elm-leaved flowering plum.’’

For an illustration of the elm-leaved flowering plum, as found growing in |
China, see Plate IV. |

386113. Brassica PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Pai ts’ai.

“(No. 1879a. Peking, China. July 18, 1913.) A large variety of Chinese
winter cabbage coming from near Tientsin, called ta pai ts’ai. Chinese winter
cabbage is a vegetable of first-class quality, having a rich flavor all of its
own. It is said to be very much more easily digested than the ordinary cab- —

‘bage and to emit no offensive odors when being boiled. It can be served in ~
many different ways and may be eaten boiled or stewed, raw, pickled, or salted.
To obtain the best resultsa rich well-worked soilisneeded. The plantsshould
have a space about 2 feet in all directions and should be regularly cultivated,
and they must never suffer for lack of soil moisture. The best time for sowing
the seed is about the end of July or early in August; for regions with a very long —
summer even later will suffice. To keep them during the winter the Chinese pro-
ceed in this way: After the first heavy night frost the cabbages are pulled out by —
a twist of the hand, the earth roughly shaken off the roots, and the plants left
lying in the field for a day or so to dry them off; then the outer leaves are pulled
off, the dry soil beaten from the roots,and the cabbage brought to dry dug-out
cellars, where they are neatly stored, layer on layer, with the’ heads facing the
entrance. Dry straw is now put over them and the whole covered with a heavy

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 55

07 to 36121—Continued.
‘coat of soil. When stored carefully they last until late next spring. The
roots must never be cut off, as otherwise the plants begin to rot. When grown
_ for seed the roots with just an inch orso of the leaf stumps left on them are planted
out in the spring on aspecial piece of land where thesoil isnot tooheavy. They
soon form new rootlets, and in a short time stalks rise up, with but very scanty
‘ foliage and bearing pale-yellow flowers. The process of setting seeds takes but
little time, and when all goes well one has fresh seed again in early or middle
_ July. From the nature of the climate of North China one might predict that
_ this cabbage will do well in those parts of America where in the late summer
_ and fall the days are warm and dry but the nights are cool and where the soil
is a trifle saline and is irrigated.”’ ;
36114. Brassica PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Pai ts’ai.
(No. 1880a. Peking, China. July 18, 1913.) A large, quick-maturing
___ variety of Chinese cabbage, which needs to be treated as to cultivation like the
__ preceding, No. 1879a (S. P. I. 36113), but it being an autumn variety, does not
possess any long-keeping qualities. It is, however, earlier matured, and there-
_ fore sooner available for the table. Chinese name Pai ts’ai.”’
- 86115. Rapnanus sativus L. Radish.
; “(No. 188la. Peking, China. July 18, 1913.) A fine variety of the long,
green winter radish called Ching loba. Especially recommended for its stom-
_ achic properties. Asa winter vegetable, especially for those doing hard manual
labor, this Chinese winter radish will be of inestimable value, and special effort
should be made to make the American public acquainted with it. For further
information, see the extensive notes under S. P. I. No. 31697.”

36116. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.

; (Glycine hispida Maxim.)

_ “No. 1882. San Tung Ying, Chihli Province, China. May 31, 1913.) A

_ fare variety of soy bean, of an olive color, found among seeds of the ordinary

_ yellow variety. Chinese name Ma chan tow.”

36117. Eropic™ sp. Crane’s-bill.

~~ “(No. 1884a. Near Tientsin, China. June 16,1913.) A vigorously growing
__ species of the crane’s-bill, apparently possessing value as a forage plant. May

_ prove to be of special value to the western parts of the United States, and in

_ particular to the Pacific coast region. Sow in late summer or early fall.’’

- 36118. TricHOSANTHES KIRILOWN Maxim.

(No. 1885a. Peking, China. June 28, 1913.) A rare perennial gourd cul-
Sitivated in and near ekive for ornamental purposes and also for medicine,
nese name Kua lu.’’

_ Distribution —The Provinces of Chihli, Kiangsu, Kiangsi, Fokien, Hupeh,
: aia Kwangtung, in China, and in Mongolia and Chosen (Korea).
36119. Hesrenis sp.
i “(No. 1886a. Tientsin, China. June 14, 1913.) An ornamental. biennial
é. - es having fairly large blue-violet flowers, which are among the earliest of
eae of spring. The Chinese do not cultivate this plant, as it easily
takes care of itself, but they appreciate the flowers, as they come so early and
are so attractive. The leaves and general looks of this crucifer offer nothing
special, neither do the square pods, but the plant deserves to be naturalized
i in th Reet Riki ade Dexdtaful harlees weed: Collected at the grounds
M ir. C. Y. Sun, at Tientsin. Sow these seeds in late summer or early fall in
mewh at shady places.”

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36107 to 36121—Continued.
36120. Zea mays L. Corn. —

“(No. 1887a. Peking, China. July 18, 1913.) The ordinary flint maize as
sold in the markets and in the grain shops of Peking. Chinese name Yu mi.”

36121. CoLocasia sp. Taro.

“(No. 23b. Peking, China. June 23, 1913.) A small dry-land dasheen
much esteemed by the Chinese as a vegetable, either boiled or served stewed
with fish. Chinese name U-to.”’

“This dasheen, or taro, is of the same type as the other North China and most
of the Japanese varieties previously introduced, and is not of high quality.”
(R. A. Young.) ;

36122 to 36124.

From Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received May 7, 1913.

36122. EscAaLLONIA PULVERULENTA (Ruiz and Pavon) Persoon.

“(No. 45. Concepcion, Chile.) A tree about 25 feetjfhigh, which, as it
withstands considerable dry weather, may prove of value in the Southwest.”
( Wight.)

“An evergreen shrub 10 to 12 feet high, with downy, viscid, varnished
branchlets. Leaves very viscid, oblong, with a rounded end and tapering
base; 2 to 4 inches long, three-fourths inch to 14 inches wide; finely toothed,
bristly hairy on both surfaces, the upper one with a varnished appearance.
Flowers white, densely crowded on slender, cylindrical racemes, 4 to 9 inches
long, three-fourths to 1 inch through; sometimes branched at the base.

“Native of Chile, introduced early in the nineteenth century, but now ~
uncommon. It is not hardy in any but our warmest districts, although in
colder ones it may live and thrive for many years on a wall. From all the
other white-flowered escallonias in cultivation, this is readily distinguished by
its long, slender racemes.”” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 1, p. 530.)

36123. AEXTOXICON PUNCTATUM Ruiz and Pavon. Palo muerto.

“(No. 48. Lago Villarica, Chile.) Tecke (tique). A tree sometimes reach-
ing a height of 40 feet or more. The foliage resembles that of the Elaeagnus,
although of a darker green. It is widely distributed in southern Chile and
seems to thrive almost equally well in the dry summers of Concepcion and the
moist climate of Chiloe. It perhaps reaches its greatest development in the —
Province of Valdivia.’’ (Wight.) .
36124. (Undetermined.) “4 5

‘*(No. 49.) An ornamental vine with foliage resembling smilax. Theflowers —
had fallen, but they are evidently borne in large clusters, and there is little _
doubt that this will prove an exceedingly attractive vine.’’ ( Wight.)

36125 to 36127. AmMyGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
Plants grown at the Chico (Cal.) Field Station.
Quoted notes by Mr. Peter Bisset.
36125. ‘Sutter Creek on common peach, P. I. G. No. 5537. A peach of large ©
size and good quality; ripens a little later than the well-known Elberta,

which it resembles. Its chief value, however, is its remarkable resistance
to peach leaf-curl.’’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 57

i 36127—Continued.

6126. “Bolivian Cling on common Beock; P. I. G. No. 4466. A peach of
* ee size, fine quality, and attractive appearance. Raised from seed sent in
by Mr. Edward M. Ehrhorn. Collected in Bolivia from trees planted by the
Franciscan padres.’’

36127. “ Bolivian Freestone on common peach, P. I. G. No. 4466. A peach of
good size, fine quality, and attractive appearance. Raised from seed sent in
by Mr. Edward M. Ehrhorn. Collected in Bolivia from trees planted by the
Franciscan padres.”’

128. TROPAEOLUM SPECIOSUM Poepp. and Endl.

From Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received May 7, 1913.
(No. 70. February 6, 1913.) An herbaceous vine with deeply lobed rather deli-
cate foliage and very attractive red flowers, somewhat smaller than T. majus. It
gTOWS ppebily.3 in some shade. Found on the hills near San Vicente.’’ ( Wight.)

3 9 to 36131.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé. Department of
_ Agriculture. Received September 13, 1913.

~ 36129 and 36130. SoLanumM coLUMBIANUM Dunal. Potato.

36129. “Violet flowers. From La Palma. The plants which I have
here are in bloom and have white flowers, though they came from La
Palma, where I have never seen the white variety; those I sent you came
from the same original plant, which I brought here as a small seedling
from that place; now I do not know if the plant changes in different
climates or if there are a few of the white-flowered variety, whose fruits
are much inferior at La Palma.’’ ( Werckilé.)

36130. “Violet flowers. From La Palma.’’ ( Wercklé.)
36131. Bamsos sp. Bamboo.
“Very dwarf, very graceful; cold, near frost line.’’ (Wercklé.)

36132 to 36135.
- ¥rom Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
. Peceived May 14, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.

36132 and 36133. Ueni moninak (Barn.) Turcz. . Murta.
( Myrtus molinae Barn.)

36132. ““(No. 42.) Murta, murtilla. A shrub 4 to 8 feet high with
rather ornamental foliage, but esteemed in Chile for its berries, which are
from one-fourth to one-half inch in diameter and very palatable. They
are oiten gathered and sold on the market in various towns, and a dulce
is made irom them that is considered excellent. No attempt has so far
been made to cultivate this shrub in Chile, but by careful selection no

= doubt the size and quality of the fruit could be improved and something

of value developed. It is rather widely distributed, growing in the
region of dry summers as well as in Chiloe.’’

36133. “‘(No. 102.)’’ For description, see No. 42(S. P. I. No. 36132). For
; previous introduction and description, see 8. P. I. No. 35992.

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36132 to 36185—Continued. an
36134. CatyporeEa speciosa (Hook.) Herbert.

(No. 104.) A species resembling Sisyrinchium which may prove valuable
as an ornamental. It was past the blooming period when seen. Found in the
forest some distance south of Lago Villarica.”’

86135. SopHoRA TETRAPTERA J. Miller. Pelu.

“(No. 105.) A small leguminous tree with ornamental foliage, superior to the
well-known Sophora japonica. The flowers were not seen, but they are said to —
be large and yellow.’’

36136. Meprcaco aRaBica (L.) All. Bur clover.
From Kingsboro, N.C. Purchased from Mr. J. C. Killibrew. Received August
29, 1913.

36137 to 36159.

From Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant ey, :
Received June 10, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Wight, except as indicated.

36137. (Undetermined. )

(No. 114. February 17, 1913.) A shrub about 8 feet high of rather epreaa
ing habit and with dark-green foliage. It produces an abundance of reddish
flowers about one-half to three-fourths inch long. Found in a moist situation —
close to the shore of Lago Villarica.”’

36138. (Undetermined.)

*“(No. 118. March 5, 1913.) A small shrub from 1% to 6 feet high, idlonsiaa
to the family Myrtaceze. The foliage is ornamental, but it is particularly
striking when loaded with white berries, which vary from three-eighths to five-
eighths inch in diameterand areedible. The berries, however, lack character,
though by selection it is possible the quality could be improved.”’

36139. PeRNETTYA MUcRONATA (L. f.) Gaud.

““(No. 120.) A small shrub from 14 to 6 feet high belonging to the family
Ericaceze. The foliage is ornamental, but the shrub is particularly striking
when loaded with pink fruits, which are from three-eighths to five-eighths of an —
inch in diameter and are edible. The berries, however, lack charactery though
by selection it is possible the quality could be improved.”’

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 35990.
36140. UcGNni MoLINAE (Barn.) Turcz. ; Murta. |
( Myrtus molinae Barn.)

**(No. 123. Concepcion, Chile.) An ornamental shrub with edible red ber-
ries, from the east end of Lago Rinihue. For further notes, see No. 42 [S. P. I.
No. 36132].”’

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 35992.
36141. (Undetermined.)

““(No. 137. Lancotrara, Chile.) An ornamental shrub with handsome red
berries.”’

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 59

36137 to 36159—Continued. |
P 86142 to 36144. Trimicum spp. Wheat.
86142. Trrricum sp.

““(No. 148. Panguipulli, Chile.) Chilean wheat brings a higher price
in the European market than that of Argentina. Several varieties may
often be found in the same field, and some of these may prove of interest,
as they have doubtless been grown in the country for a long period.”’

36143. Triticum sp.

““(No. 149. Llifen, Chile. March 8, 1913.) Wheat. For further
notes, see No. 148 (S. P. I. No. 36142).”’

36144. Triticum AEsTIvUM L.
( Triticum vulgare Vill.)
(No. 150. Lilifen, Chile. March 8, 1913.) For further notes, see No.
148 (S. P. I. No. 36142).”’

36145. SopHoRA TETRAPTERA J. Miller. Pelu.

“(No. 151. Liifen, Chile. March 8, 1913.) For description, see No. 105
(S. P. I. No. 36135).”’

‘A shrub or small tree, varying from 15 to 40 feet high in a wild state, the
trunk 6 inches to 2 feet in diameter. It is deciduous or nearly so in the open,
but evergreen in a greenhouse. Branches of young specimens very zigzag,
slender, and often interlacing; on older ones the branches become short jointed,
‘oreven stunted. Branchlets, leaf stalks, flower stalks, and especially the calyx,
all covered with a short, tawny down. Leaves pinnate, 1} to 44 inches long;
leaflets, one-eighth to three-fourths inch long, narrow, oblong to roundish; their
numberis very variable; on young plants there are only 7 or 9, but on plants that
have reached the flowering stage they are much more numerous, and up to as
many as 80. Flowers somewhat tubular, golden yellow, 1 to 2 inches long,
pendulous, clustered, from 4 to8 ineachraceme. Calyx obliquely bell shaped,
one-half inch or more across, shallow toothed. Pod 2 to 8 inches long, four
winged, with constrictions between the seeds.”’ (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 521.)

36146 and 36147. (Undetermined.)

36146. ‘“(No. 153. March 6, 1913.) An ornamental shrub found between
the pass Llifen and Bafios Chihuic.”’

36147. “‘(No. 184.) A tree 20 to 30 feet high with dark-green linear leaves
and very handsome red flowers about 2 inches long. This grew in a very
dense, moist forest on the west coast of the island of Chiloe, in a region not
heretofore visited by any collector. It should make a very fine orna-
mental.”’

36148. ArxToxicon PuNcTATUM Ruiz and Pavon. Palo muerto.

“(No. 187. Quilan, Chile.) A tree growing to a height of 40 or more feet;

__ the foliage resembles that of Elaeagnus, but darker green.’’

ae _ See description under S. P. I. No. 36123.

$6149. (Undetermined.)

“(No. 193.) A shrub with red berries.”’

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ee

36137 to 36159—-Continued. a!
36150 and 36151. Ucni Motinaz (Barn.) Turcz. Murta.
( Myrtus molinae Barn.) Y

36150. “(No. 194. Valdivia, Chile.) A shrub 4 to 8 feet high, with
rather ornamental foliage, but esteemed in Chile for its berries, which
are from one-fourth to one-half inch in diameter and very palatable.

* They are often gathered and sold in the markets in various towns, and a
dulce is made from them that is considered excellent.”’

For further notes, see No. 42 [S. P. I. No. 36132].
36151 ‘(No. 190. March 27, 1913.)” |
For further notes, see Nos. 42 [S. P. I. No. 36132] and 194 [S. P. I. No.
36150].
36152. (Undetermined.)

“(No. 234. Quilan, Chile.) A shrub with white berries. For description,
see No. 118 [S. P. I. No. 36138].”

36153. SopHORA TETRAPTERA J. Miller. Pelu.
“(No. 228.) See No. 105[S. P. I. No. 36135] for description.”’
36154. SponpiAs LuTEA L. - Hog Plum.

“(No. 583.) This is a yellowish fruit, oblong, an inch or more in length. It
is, at least at this season of the year (April—May), rather rare.”’
36155. LucuMA sp. White sapote.

“(No. 320.) These fruits were about the size of a navel orange and excellent
in quality.”’ —#

36156. Daucus carota L. Carrot.
“(No. 296.) Seeds of the carrot as grown by the Indians.”’
36157. PsipiuM sp. Guava.
“(No. 103. Lancotrara, Chile. February 19, 1913.) For description, see
" No. 181 [S. P. I. No. 35973].”’
36158. ZEPHYRANTHES sp.
“ (No. 53a.)”’ y
36159. TiGRIDIA sp.
““(No. 55a.)”’

36160 to 36162. VicNA sSINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.
From Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. P. H. Lamb, Director of Agri-
culture. Received September 3, 1913.
36160. “ Farrin wake.”’ 36162. “ Kananedo.”’
36161. “Zako.”’

36163. Larrx srBrrica Ledeb. Siberian larch.

From southern Ural Mountains, Russia. Received from Mr. §. T. Dana, Forest —
Service, Washington, D. C., who secured them through Count von Sivers, —
Roemershof, via Riga, Russia. Received September 16, 1913.

“Collected in the fall of 1912.’ (Dana.)

“ Although closely allied to the common larch, this may be distinguished by the
earlier growth in spring, the longer, more slender leaves, and in the more concave
scales of the cone. It appears to have no value in this country [England]. Its
early growth renders it very subject to injury by late spring frosts. I have only seen

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Inventory 36, Seeds and Plants Imported.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 61

plants a few feet high.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vot.
2 DD. 7.) E
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36164. PoupaRTIA AXILLARIS (Roxb.) King and Prain.
From Augusta, Ga. Presented by the P.J. Berckmans Co. Received Septem-
ber 18, 1913.

“Collected by Mr. E. H. Wilson in China and sent to the P. J. Berckmans Co.,
from whom this seed was obtained. (Peter Bisset.)

“This is a rather common tree at low altitudes in western Hupeh and in Szechwan
and is chiefly confined to the valleys. It grows from 15 to 25 meters tall and the
trunk is often a meterin diameter near the base. The branchesare massive and form an
oval or rounded head; the bark is gray, deeply fissured, and persistent; the leaves are
deciduous. The flowers are polygamo-dicecious; the male and female flowers are
borne in many-fiowered panicles which spring from the axils of scales and also from
the axils of the lower leaves. The hermaphrodite flowers are much larger than the
unisexual flowers and are borne in short racemes which are commonly one flowered
by abortion and never more than three or four flowered. The leafy shoots bearing
panicles of unisexual flowers look very much like branches of Rhus succedanea Linnzeus.
he fruit is yellow, oval, from 2.5 to 3 centimeters long, rounded on the summit;
itis eaten by the Chinese. The vernacular name of this tree is Hsuan tsao.”’ (Plantae
Wilsonianae, Part IV, p. 172.)

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$6165. PaspaLtuM BERTONII Hackel.
From Puerto Bertoni, Paraguay. Presented by Dr. Moisés S. Bertoni, Estacion
Agronomica. :

**4 densely cespitose perennial grass, growing among rocks and sand on the banks
of the Parana River, near Puerto Bertoni and Salto Guaira. The species resembles
P. eucomum and P. guttatum, but differs in its flat leaves, its 2-eared ligula, and very
‘pointed spikelets.’’ (Hackel, in Fedde, Repertorium, vol. 10, p. 165, 1911.)

36166. Diosprros TEXANA Scheele. Mexican persimmon.

From San Antonio, Tex. Presented by Mr. R. E. Blair, of the Yuma Experiment
Farm, Bard, Cal. Received September 16, 1913.

“Collected near San Antonio, Tex., August, 1912.’’ (Blair.)

Distribution.—A shrub or small tree found in river valleys in Texas and the northern
part of Mexico.

36167. EUGENIA sp.

From Altadena, Cal. Presented by Mr. F.O.Popenoe. Received September 16,
1913.

_ This was received as Myrciaria edulis var. affinis, but does not agree with material
of this species brought from Brazil, and seems rather to belong to the genus Eugenia.

_ “A shrub introduced from Paraguay by Dr. F. Franceschi, of Santa Barbara, Cal.
Of open, rather wiry growth, with small elliptical to lanceolate leaves. At Altadena
it withstood the cold weather of January, 1913, better than the Mexican avocado.
The plant that produces these fruits is about 3 years old and is fruiting this season
for the first time. The fruit is round, slightly less than an inch in diameter, and of
a beautiful deep-orange color. The skin, though thin, is tough and not easily broken.
Surrounding the one to four large seeds is a small quantity of soft pulp, very acid and
somewhat resembling the guava in flavor. The aroma of the fruit is delightful.”
Wilson Popenoe.)

For an illustration of this new Paraguayan fruit as grown in California, see Plate V.

62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36168. PARKINSONIA ACULEATA L. Jerusalem thorn. ;

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Mr. H. M. Curran, forester. |
Received September 15, 1913. |

“Small tree much used here as a hedge. Ornamental when grown as a tree.’’ _ |
(Curran.)

“P. aculeata, called in Jamaica the Jerusalem thorn and in the French West Indies
genet é€pineux, though originally a native of some part of the American continent, is —
now found in nearly all tropical countries, where, from its spiny nature, it is used for
making hedges, while in Mexico the Indians employ it as a febrifuge and sudorific,
and also as a remedy in epilepsy. It grows from 12 to 15 feet high and has sweet-
smelling flowers and leaves with winged stalks and blunt leaflets, by which it is dis-
tinguished from the Cape of Good Hope species, which has round, unwinged stalks
and sharp-pointed leaflets.”” (A. Smith, in Lindley’s Treasury of Botany.)

36170. SWIETENIA MAHAGONI Jacq. Mahogany.
From La Cana, Noria, Sinaloa, Mexico. Presented by Don Nat O. y Osuna.
Received June 14, 1913.
‘‘Venadillo seed, which produces a tree of immense height and about 18 inches to
2 feet in diameter. The lumber from this tree is used for the manufacture of chairs,
beds, and all kinds offurniture. It has a beautiful grain and is everlasting; polishes
beautifully.’’ (Osuna.)

36171 and 36172.

From San Ramon, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Frederick Hopkins, through
Mr. G. Carlton Worthen, of the Department of Agriculture. Received June 6,

1913.
36171. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Miller. Cherimoya.
‘‘Edible fruits.”’ (Hopkins.)
36172. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.
36173. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Pago Pago, Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D. Stearns, Governor of |

American Samoa. Received September 15, 1913.

36174. RHIZOPHORA CANDELARIA DC. Mangrove.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Received from Maj. George P. Ahern, Director
of Forestry, Department of Interior. Received September 12, 1913.

This shipment consisted of a Wardian case containing 200 plants of four species, as
follows: Langarai (Bruguiera parviflora), bacauan (Rhizophora candelaria), pototan —
(Bruguiera eriopetala), and tabigi (Xylocarpus obovatus). The tags had in some way —
become detached in transit, making it impossible to determine the varieties, therefore
they were given one S. P.I. number. Only 70 plants were alive and in fair condition.

36175. PANAx QUINQUEFOLIUM L. Ginseng.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.) .

From Songdo, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Rev. C. H. Deal, Anglo-Korean

School, at the request of Mr. Noble, of the Northern Methodist Mission in Korea. —

Received September 19, 1913. :

‘‘This is, perhaps, the most famous section in the world for the cultivation and pro-—

duction of ginseng. A few years ago its cultivation dropped out, but now, ifanything, ~

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 63

it: s being cultivated more widely than ever. These seeds are fresh and as yet are not
roughly dried. As you know, when they are dry they are very hard, so hard that

: 3 y must be soaked in water until thoroughly wet and planted where they will freeze,

s0 as to burst open the shell.

“The largest roots of ginseng weigh about 160 grams. There seems to be but one
variety, or if there are more, they are not recognized by the Korean farmers. When
the roots are first dug they are all white, but when they are marketed there is a variety
oi appearances:
_“ First, white ginseng is the peeled and dried roots. This is used mostly by the
Koreans and does not constitutute the first quality of roots.
_ “Second, red ginseng is the best and most expensive of the roots. The color is given
by a thorough steaming, and itis sold chiefly to the Chinese.
_“ Third, root ginseng, or perhaps a better translation of the Chinese character would
be rootlet ginseng, is used chiefly in the form of tea. As the name implies, it is com-
posed of the dried rootlets only.
_ “ Fourth, sweet ginseng is composed of the faulty roots of the first, second, and third
years’ growth. It is usually put up in the form of preserves.
_“ Fifth, ginseng sirup is a by-product produced by boiling down to a sirup the con-
densed steam which was used in coloring the red ginseng. This is a modern develop-
ment, or possibly. an innovation from America. This, it seems, is one of the great
sources of profit in the ginseng business.

“When the ginseng comes up it has only one stem with 5 leaflets. No more leaflets
come out the first season, but in the fall it puts out a stem and a bunch of blooms,
ranging from 10 to 20. One or two seeds form on each bloom. The second year the
plants are put out 10 leaflets are formed, the third year 15, and the fourth year 20, etc.
One can know the age of the plant by counting the leaflets and dividing the total by 5.
_ “Tf the seeds.are to be planted in the spring, the land must be plowed two or three
times in the late summer and sprayed well with formalin. The soil should be thor-
oughly stirred and loosened up, so that the sun may penetrate it. The land must be
plowed again in the spring and then worked up into beds 8 inches high, 3 or 4 feet
wide, and as long as the field will permit. The beds are covered by a roof 3 or 4 feet
‘t igh, made from rice or other straw, and should be screened in all around with coarse
‘grassorsorghum. The roof need not be very heavy in the early spring, but in the hot
summer time it must be thick enough to keep out much of the heat and all of the
sunlight. The beds are edged with flat pieces of slate, to keep them in shape and also
to prevent the expensive fertilizer from being wasted.

“The soil is prepared as follows: In the fall planting, disintegrated granite is dug
piresh from the ground, sifted, and the coarser gravel thrownaway. Thesifted granite
is piled out where the air will penetrate it, and where freezing and other weather forces
act uponit. In the fall, leaves are piled up and allowed to rot over winter. In
the spring they are dried and ground into powder and mixed half and half with the
g avel and then spread over the beds, 5, 6, or 7 inches deep. This would mean about
44 bushels of mixture to a plat containing 17 square feet.

_ “The seeds are planted here between the twentieth and the twenty-fifth of March.
They are placed an inch apart each w ay in the bed and buried about three-eighths of an
A mixture of creek or river sand and leaf mold, as above described, two parts of
ean d to one of mold, is spread over the bed three-eighths of an inch deep and covered
v3 os straw. The bed isspread twiceaday with water. The roof isnot built over the bed
ntil the plants starts to peep out. The straw is then removed and the roof above men-
ti oned built over the bed, where it remains until the ginseng is gathered, seven years
I iter. The most important thing is to keep out the rain and sunlight. The beds must
9¢ kept moist with pure well or spring water. About the twentieth of May thesame
nixture of creek sand and leaf mold is spread over the bed, this time from three-

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64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

eighths to one-half inchdeep. At this time plenty of water must begivenit. There —
must not be the least sign of other plant life in the beds, which must be kept abso- |
lutely clean of grass, etc. |
“‘ After one year, about the 10th of April, the plants aredug upand only the healthiest
plants reset in soil like the original setting. This time they are planted about 10 —
inches apart each way. The plants are placed in a horizontal position in the soil and —
covered to a depth of 2 inches. All but the most healthy plants are thrown away. —
The beds are covered with straw as before until the plants begin to come up; then —
the roof, as above explained, is built. The soil for this planting is prepared as before, —
which makes it impossible for the plants to be reset in the same beds, since they must
be well plowed and aired out the previous summer before planting. The soil must ~
be well loosened up around the plants three or four times a year. ‘i
“‘About May 20 the fertilizer is spread over the beds. This fertilizer can not be —
obtained in America, for it is composed of the mud walls of the old Korean houses,
perhaps a hundred years old, and the soot and wood ashes scraped out of the flues of —
torn-down houses. This is not a flue as we have at home, but simply a smoke passage —
under the floor of the house, which is cleaned out once every decade by tearing up
the floor or tearing down the house.
**Then a spread of acidum phosphoricum is given the beds. The flowers are not —
allowed to remain and produce seed, but are broken off before they bloom. Untilthe —
plants are 4 years old they are not allowed to produce seed. After 2 years the plants —
are again reset in new soil as before and then allowed to stay until they are 7 yearsold. _
“Last year in Songdo, 13,000 Korean pounds, which are equal to about 17,500 of _
eur pounds, valued at $40 gold per pound (Kr.) were produced. This was the red
ginseng. There was also produced about 50,000 Korean pounds of the white ginseng.
The production of ginseng is quite an industry in thisold city.”” (Extract from letter of
Rev. C. H. Deal, of the Anglo-Korean School, Songdo, Chosen (Korea), February 5, 1914.)
For an illustration of the method of bedding ginseng as practiced at Songdo, Chosen
(Korea), see Plate VI.

36176 to 36182. i
Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July7, —

1913.

36176 and 36177. Pisum sativum L. Pea. F
‘‘From Talcahuano, Chile. Selected from No. 238.’’ (Wight.) |

36178 to 36182. PHAsEoLUS VuLGARIS L. Bean.

From Talcahuano, Chile.
36178. Selected from other lots by Dr. D. N. Shoemaker.
36179. Mixed lot selected from other numbers by Dr. Shoemaker.
36180. Selected from other lots by Dr. Shoemaker.
36181. Selected from other lots by Dr. Shoemaker.
36182. Selected from other lots by Dr. Shoemaker.

36183. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA X FARINIFERA. Date.
From Matania El Saff, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Alfred Bircher, Middle Egypt
Botanic Gardens. Received September 18, 1913. |

“Tt hasascanty pulp. The fruit ripens very early in summer, and the female tree,
Phoenix farinifera, is only 5 years old.’’ (Burcher.)

36184. SyzyeGium OPERCULATUM (Roxb.) Niedenzu. Rai-jaman.
(Eugenia operculata Roxburgh.) |

From Lahore, India. Presented by Mr. W. R. Mustoe, superintendent, Govern-
ment Agricultural Horticultural Gardens. Received September 20, 1913.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 65

“ ‘This is a very big-fruited variety of E. jambolana, commonly called the Rai-jaman.
It has fruits as big as good-sized damsons, which are very nice if put between two
ya’ e with a pinch of salt and shaken a few times: this takes away the astringent taste
rom them. They come fairly true from seed.’’ ( Mustoe.)

Distribution.—A large tree found from the lower slopes of the Himalayas in India,
astward and southward to China and the islands of the Malay Archipelago.

36185 to 36195.
Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July 7,
-~ -1918.
Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.
36185 to 36195. Zea mays L. Corn.
36185. ‘‘(No. 297.) Arequipa, Peru. White.”’
36186. ‘‘(No. 298.) Arequipa, Peru. Yellow.’
36187. ‘‘(No. 299.) Cuzco, Peru. Striped red and yellow.’’
36188. “‘(No. 300.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”
- 36189. “(No. 301.) Cuzco, Peru. Dark red.”
36190. “‘(No. 327.) Peru. Urpito, favorite corn of the Indians for
roasting.”
36191. (No. 328.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.”
36192. ‘‘(No. 333.) Oruro, Bolivia. Dark brown.”
36193. ‘‘(No. 367.) La Paz, Bolivia.”
36194. ‘‘(No. 368.) La Paz, Bolivia. Gray.”
36195. “(No. 360.) Cuzco, Peru. Dark red.’’

36196. Avena saTiva L. Oats.

From Tulun, Irkutsk, Russia. Presented by Mr. Victor Pissareff, director,
4 Tulun Experiment Station. Received September 9, 1913.

- “Local oats, cultivated at the station since 1908. Succeed better than all imported
sorts. Seed of 1912 killed by frost on July 28 (old style).”” (Pissaref-)

36197 to 36209. Zea Mays L. Corn.
Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July
7, 1913.

- Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.

36197. “(No. 378.) Cuzco, Peru. Red.”
36198. “(No. 382.) Oruro, Bolivia. Strawberry.”’
36199. “(No. 384.) Oruro, Bolivia. Red.”
36200. “(No. 392.) Oruro, Bolivia. Large white.”’
36201. “(No. 393.) Oruro, Bolivia. Red.”
_ 36202. “(No. 585.) Oruro, Bolivia. Speckled.’’
36203. “(No. 587.) Oruro, Bolivia. Light strawberry.”’
_ 36204. “(No. 594.) Oruro, Bolivia. Black.”’
36205. “(No. 596.) Cuzco, Peru. Very dark red.”’
36206. “(No. 397.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”’
$6207. “(No. 598.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.”

_ $6208. “(No. 599.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”
- 36209. “(No. 600.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellowish brown.”

66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36210. EKRIOBOTRYA Seen (Thunb.) Lindl. Loquat.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of |
Sciences, San Francisco, Cal. Received September 24, 1913. :

“ Apple loquat from Boscotrecase. It is very early, as it matures in Rome in May. :
It is only a week er than the pear loquat and must be classed as one of the very |
early desirable fruits.’’ (Eisen.)

Cuttings.

36211 to 36253. Zea Mays L. Corn.

Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
July 7, 1913.

4

Quoted notes by Mr. Wight.

36211. “(No. 601.) Cuzco, Peru. Pink.”

36212. “(No. 602.) Cuzco, Peru. White.’

36213. “(No. 603.) Cuzco, Peru. Light yellow.”

36214. ‘‘(No. 604.) Cuczo, Peru. Red and yellow striped.’’
36215. “(No. 605.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.’’

36216. ‘“(No. 606.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.”

36217. “(No. 607.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow with red stripes.’’
36218. ‘“(No. 609.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.’’

36219. “(No. 610.) Cuzco, Peru. Striped.”’

36220. “(No. 611.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”

36221. “(No. 612.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellowish brown.”’
36222. “(No. 613.) Cuzco, Peru. Dark red; grains tipped with Mae es
36223. “(No. 614.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellowish ig i

36224. “(No. 615.) Cuzco, Peru. Bluish gray.”

36225. “(No. 616.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.”

36226. “(No. 617.) Cuzco, Peru. Light yellow.”’

36227. “(No. 618.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”

36228. “(No. 621.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.’ *

36229. “(No. 622.) Cuzco, Peru.. Purple and white mottled.”
36230. ‘“(No. 623.) Cuzco, Peru. Striped.’’

36231. “(No. 624.) Cuzco, Peru. White with red bert her
36232. “(No. 625.) Cuzco, Peru. Light ycllow, striped with red.”’
36233. ‘“(No. 626.) Cuzco, Peru. Light yellow.”

36234. “(No. 627.) Cuzco, Peru. Brown.”’

36235. ‘‘(No. 628.) Cuzco, Peru. Yellow.”’

36236. “(No. 629.) Cuzco, Peru.

36237. “(No. 630.) Cuzco, Peru. Purple and white speckled.
36238. “(No. 631.) Cuzco, Peru. Reddish brown.”

36239. “(No.:632.) Cuzco. Peru. Light yellow.”’

36240. “(No. 633.) Cuzco, Peru. Brownish yellow.”’
36241. “(No. 633a.) White.”

36242. ‘‘(No. 634.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”’

36248. “‘(No. 635.) Cuzco, Peru. White.”’

36244. ‘‘(No. 636.) Cuzco, Peru. Red and yellow striped.”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1913. 67

$6211 to 36253—Continued.

c 36245. ‘“(No. 637.) Cuzco, Peru. White and purple speckled.”’
+ 36246. ‘‘(No. 638.) Yellow.”

36247. ‘‘(No. 639.) Dark red.”’

36248. ‘‘(No. 640.) Pinkish white.”’

36249. ‘‘(No. 641.) Speckled, small grains.’’

36250. ‘‘(No. 642.) Brownish yellow.”’

36251. ‘‘(No. 332.) Sweet.’

36252. ‘‘(No. 391.) Yellow.”

36253. “(No. 584.) Large yellow.”

$6254. Ho~MsKIOLDIA SANGUINEA Retzius.

From Seharunpur, India. Received from the Government Botanical Gardens,
through Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received May
7, 1913.

‘4 handsome shrub, producing brick-red flowers.’’ (Popenoe.)

Distribution —A straggling shrub found on the subtropical slopes of the Himalayas

up to an elevation of 4,000 feet, in northern India,

“4 nearly glabrous, large straggling shrub, 10 to 30 feet high. Leaves stalked, cor-

date, ovate, about 3 by 2 inches, toothed or entire. Flowers very conspicuous, scarlet

tinged with orange, crowded in axillary, stalked cymes. Calyx colored like the
corolla, funnellike, persistent.’? (Gamble, Manual of Indian Timbers, and Collett,

Flora Simlensis.)

$6255. CHLORIS PARAGUAIENSIS Steud. Australian Rhodes grass.

From Sydney, New South Wales. Purchased from Anderson & Co. Received
September 20, 1913.

“This seed should be sown the same way as the ordinary Rhodes grass, in the spring
or early autumn, spring preferably. In its earliest stages of growth it is stoloniferous,
that is, it roots from the joints, and when growing vigorously reaches some 5 feet high,
averaging 4 feet; each plant stools out and has twice the amount of hay yielded by the
ordinary variety, Chloris gayana, and is much softer feed.’’ (Anderson & Co.)

86256. ARTOCARPUS ODORATISSIMA Blanco. Marang.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, horti-
eulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station. Received September
23, 1913.

_ “These seeds were collected in Zamboanga, during my recent trip to Mindanao.
This is my second opportunity to test the marang, and I have no hesitation to declare
it one of the coming tropical fruits, even in its present undeveloped state. It is very
sweet and rich in flavor, and has the unique quality of having a flesh that separates
readily and absolutely from the seeds and the skin. As far as I have been able to ascer-
‘tain, the marang occurs only on the south coast of Mindanao and in the Sulu Archipelago,
~ On my return to Manila I met on the steamer a missionary who had lived in Borneo for
three years, part of which time was spent in Sandakan; she had neither heard of nor
seen the fruit before. The marang will probably not succeed except where the climate
_iswarm and humid throughout the year and the atmosphere close and still.’’ ( Wester.)
_“ Marang, alsoknown asmadang. A medium-sized tree with large dark-green leaves,
entire or more or less conspicuously trilobate, 45 to 60 centimeters long and 25 to 30
centimeters broad, similar in habit to the breadiruit, found in the south coast of

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, and first described from Mindoro. The fruit
is large, 16 centimeters long and 13 centimeters in equatorial diameter, roundish oblong,
regular, thickly studded with soft, greenish yellow spines about 7 millimeters long on
the outside; rind thick and fleshy; fiesh white, sweet, rich, juicy, aromatic, and of
good flavor, separated into segments of about the size of a grape clinging to the core,
each segment containing a seed; seeds many, whitish, 8 by 15 millimeters, smooth,
separating readily from the flesh. When the fruit is ripe, by passing a knife around
and through the rind with a little care, the two halves separate from the flesh, leaving
this like a bunch of grapes. Ripe fruits were obtained in August. The marang is
far superior to its relatives, the jak and the ordinary breadfruit 1ound in the Philip-
pines, and already in its present form is a remarkably good and attractive fruit. The
tree was noted by the writer in Zamboanga and Davao.’’ (Wester, The Philippine
Agricultural Review, November, 1912.)

36257. DAHLIA sp. Mexican wild dablia.

From Contreras, Federal District of Mexico, Mexico. Presented by Mr. William
Brockway, superintendent, Hotel Imperial Gardens. Received September 22,
19138.

‘‘From information given me by Prof. Pringle, who collected extensively for many
years in Mexico, I am led to believe that the wild dahlia growing on both sides of
Ajusco Mountain along the line of the Cuernavaca Division of the Mexican National
Railway is the variety from which the cultivated dahlia originated. On the east side
of the mountain they are found at Kilos 37, 38, and 39, and on the west side, both
above and below the station of El Parque, between Kilos 87 and 97. Elevation about
6,000 feet. During the dry season these plants die down, and they commence their
growth again about June 1, flowering about the month of September, although I have
several specimens growing in my garden that are now beginning to flower (July), hay-
ing been irrigated a little. Ali the varieties I have noted here are single flowered
and none inclined to the cactus type. I have found at least 20 different colors and
note some tending to the collarette type; they are mostly self colors ranging from
various shades of red to orange, lemon, violet, and white. Some varieties are of very
robust growth, mostly growing to a straight single stalk, branching out on all sides
exactly like a young specimen fruit tree. They are very floriferous, and I have often
dug clumps of a mass of tubers that would weigh up to 10 pounds. Several of
these varieties would prove of value on account of the size, strength, and beauty of
the full-grown plant.’’ (Brockway.)

36258. NYMPHAEA STUHLMANNII (Engl.) Schwfth. and Gilg. e

Water lily.

From German East Africa. Presented by the Usumbwa Company, Nyombe
Bulungwa, Port Tabora. Received September 24, 1913. .

“Sepals yellowish green, petals bright sulphur yellow, stamens orange yellow, with
sulphur-yellow anther. Stigma orange. Receptacle brown. Flowers 10 to 15 centi-
meters across, sweet scented (‘duftet sehr aromatisch’). Sepals four, obovate, broadly
rounded above, with numerous longitudinal veins, 8.3 centimeters long by 2.5 centi-
meters wide. Petals about 22, broadly obovate, with one to several longitudinal
veins. Stamens about 125, stout and thick, all appendaged, the innermost very
shortly so. Carpels about 23, stigma shallow, flat. Leaf orbicular ovate, entire, 21
centimeters wide by 25.5 centimeters long; sinus margins nearly straight, lobes diverg-
ing, obtuse; green on both sides; velns prominent; primary veins seven; principal
area 7 centimeters long. Collected by Stuhlmann, No. 410, July 16, 1890, at ‘Uniam-
weni, Gunda mkali, bei Bibisande,’ Africa, altitude 1,200 meters in hb. Berlin.”
(Henry S. Conard, A Monograph of the Genus Nymphaea.)

BOTANICAL NOTE AND PUBLICATION OF A NEW NAME.

35674. Achradelpha viridis (Pittier) O. F. Cook.
(Calocarpum viride, Pittier, Contr. U.S. Nat. Herb., vol. 18, p. 84, 1914.)

A tree related to the sapote, but producing fruit of pear idler. It was de-
scribed originally as Calocarpum viride Pittier. A larger quantity of seed of this spe-
cies was secured afterward from Guatemala by Mr. O. F. Cook, who refers to this tree
as Achradelpha viridis (S. P. I. Nos. 38478 to 38481, 38566, mul 40906). The reason
for changing the name is stated by Mr. Cook as follows:

“The injerto is undoubtedly a close relative of the true sapote of Mexico and Central
_ America, which is the type of the genus Achradelpha. The generic name Calocar-
_ pum used by Pierre and other recent writers for the sapote is not considered available

on account of its previous application to other plants.”’
69

{belmoschus mindanaensis, 35894.
chradelpha mammosa, 35673.
2 viridis, 35674.

uki bean. See Phaseolus angularis.
L punctatum, 35988, 36123,

{Ilium cepa, 36011.

Alstroemeria spp., 35918, 35919.
4 acolosa luzoniensis, 35893.
innona cherimola, 35671, 36171.
Ai itidesma bunius, 36088.

Ap ium sp., 35920.

pricot. See Prunus armeniaca.

_ folium.

Araucaria araucana, 35921, 35922.
TECO sapida, 35888.

Artocarpus odoratissima, 36256.
Asparagus spp., 35976, 35977.
Atalantia racemosa, 36102.

ustralian Rhodes grass. See Chloris

‘paraguaiensis.

Av vellano. See Gevuina avellana.
a sativa, 36196.

ivocado. See Persea americana.

Bamboo. See Bambos sp.
Bambos sp., 36131.

sarberry. See Berberis spp.
Barleria strigosa, 36028.

Barley. See Hordeum vulgare.
Sean. See Phaseolus vulgaris.
+ broad. See Vicia faba.
erberis darwinii, 35924.

; a empetrifolia, 35923.
Bignai. See Antidesma bunius.

aa
des.

atte

rau ple. See Rubus phoenicolasius.

ay napus, 36087.
uddleia albiflora, 36001.
Sunchosia costaricensis, 36101.
ur clover. See Medicago arabica.
iri palm. See Corypha elata.
yrsonima sp., 35999.

@

imygdalus persica, 36012, 36125 to 36127.

Ar alia quinquefolia. See Panax quinque-

30wer of beauty. See Tecoma jasmi-

pekinensis, 36054, 36113, 36114. .

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Caesalpinia coriaria, 35896.
Cajuputi hypericifolia, 35886.
Calliandra haematocephala, 36023.
Calumpit. See Terminalia edulis.
Calydorea speciosa, 36134.
Canelo. See Drimys winteri.
Carica candamarcensis, 35925, 36069.
papaya, 35668 to 35670, 36172,
36173.
Carrot. See Daucus carota.
Cassia beareana, 35910.
Castanea sp., 35917.
mollissima, 35891.
Castilla nicoyensts, 35892.
Ceiba pentandra, 35907, 35908.
Celery, wild. See Apium sp.
Cereza. See Bunchosia costaricensis.
Champac. See Michelia champaca.
Chenopodium quinoa, 35978, 36006, 36007.
Cherimoya. See Annona cherimola.
Cherry. See Prunus spp.
Chestnut. See Castanea spp.
Chloris paraguaiensis, 36255.
Ciruelillo. See Embothrium coccineuwm
Cissus striata, 35926, 35927.
Citron, sour. See Citrus medica.
Citrus spp., 35690, 35696 to 35698.
aurantifolia, 35695.
grandis, 35692, 35693.
limonia, 35694.
medica, 35699.
nobilis deliciosa, 35691.
sinensis, 35700.
Colletia sp., 35951.
Colocasia spp., 36010, 36057, 36121.
Cordia sebestena, 36091.
Corn. See Zea mays.
Corypha elata, 35689.
Cotoneaster spp., 35928 to 35932.
Coumarouna odorata, 35904.
Cowpea. See Vigna sinensis.
Crane’s-bill. See Hrodiwm sp.
Cucumis melo, 35933 to 35942, 35963.
Cucurbita spp., 359438, 35944.

Dahlia sp., 36257.
Date. See Phoenix dactylifera.
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Daucus carota, 36156.

Desmodium hirtum. See Meibomia hirta.

Diospyros texana, 36166.

Dipteryx odorata. See Cowmarouna odo-
rata.

Divi-divi. See Caesalpinia coriaria.

Drimys winteri, 35986, 36000.

Duku. See Lansium domesticum.

Ebony-heart tree. See Elaeocarpus ban-
croftit.
Echium fastuosum, 35672.
Elaeocarpus bancroftii, 36046.
Elephant grass. See Pennisetum pur-
pureum.
Embothrium coccineum, 35946, 35947.
Enargea spp., 35948 to 35950.
Eriobotrya japonica, 36013, 36210.
Eriodendron. anfractuosum. See
pentandra.
Erodium sp., 36117.
Erythrina sp., 36019.
arborescens, 36009.
Escallonia pulverulenta, 36122.
Eugenia sp., 36167.
eucalyptoides, 36043.
operculata. See Syzygium opercu-
latum.
Excoecaria bicolor, 36022.

Ceiba

Ficus saemocarpa, 36020.

Field pea. See Prsum arvense.
Fragaria chiloensis, 35953.
Fuchsia macrostema, 35952.

Galo. See Anacolosa luzoniensis.
Garcinia livingstonei, 36021.
mangostana, 36095.

Gevuina avellana, 35954, 35955.
Ginseng. See Panax quinquefolium.
Gladiolus sp., 35900.
Glycine hispida. See Soja maz.
Gordura grass. See Melinis minutiflora.
Granadilla. See Passiflora ligularis.
Grape. See Vitis vinifera. -
Grass, gordura. - See Melinis minutiflora.

Natal. See Tricholaena rosea.
Greigia sphacelata, 35956.
Guava. See Psidium spp.
Gum rose-apple. See Eugenia eucalyp-

toides.

Gunnera chilensis, 35957, 35958.

Haemanthus fascinator, 35702.
Heimia myrtifolia, 36025.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Heliophila scandens, 35887.

Hesperis sp., 36119. -

Mibiscus schizopetalus, 36027.

Hog-plum. See Spondias lutea.

Hillock tree. See Cajuputt hypericifolia.
Holcus sorghum, 36074 to 36077.
Holmskioldia sanguinea, 36254.

Hordeum vulgare, 36005.

Hymenodictyon excelsum, 36044.

Ipomoea batatas, 35878, 35879, 36056.
Iverba brexioides, 35889.

Jerusalem thorn. See Parkinsonia acu-
leata.
Juglans regia sinensis, 36082.

Kaka. See Pistacia integerrima.
Kapok. See Ceiba pentandra.

Lansium domesticum, 35688, 35885, 35906,
36061.
Lapageria rosea, 35959.
Larch, Siberian. See Larix sibirica.
Lardizabala biternata, 35960.
Larix sibirica, 36163.
Lathyrus spp., 35961, 35962, 35964, 35965,
36105.
sativus, 35966.
Laurelia sempervirens, 35967.
Lemon. See Citrus limonia.
Leucadendron repens, 36062.
Lime. See Citrus aurantifolia.
Lingue. See Persea lingue.
Litchi. See Litchi chinensis.
Litchi chinensis, 36042, 36066.
Inthrea caustica, 35968.

Loquat. See Hriobotrya japonica.
Lucuma sp., 36155.
mammosa. See - Achradelpha
mammosa.

Lupinus arboreus, 35969.

Mahogany. See Swietenia mahagoni.
Mammea americana, 35909.
Mammeeapple. See Mammea americana
Mangifera indica, 35903, 36002, 36029 to

36039, 36052, 36053, 36070.
Mango. See Mangifera indica.
Mangosteen. See Garcinia mangostana.
Mangrove. See Rhizophora conjugata.
Marang. See Artocarpus odoratissima.
Medicago arabica, 36136. .

sativa varia, 36089.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Meibomia hirta, 36060.
Melaleuca hypericifolia. See Cajuputi
_ hypericifolia.
Melinis minutiflora, 36051.
Melluco. See Ullucus tuberosus.
Michai. See Berberis darwinu.
Michelia champaca, 36090.
Mikania sp., 35970.
Mucuna stans. See Stizolobium stans.
Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo.
Murta. See Ugni molinae.
Mutisia sp., 35972.
latifolia, 35971.
Myrica nagi. See Myrica rubra.
rubra, 36014.
Myristica fragrans, 35905.
Myrtus molinae. See Ugni molinae.

Natal grass. See Tricholaena rosea.
Nephelium litchi. See Litchi chinensis.
Nikau palm. See Areca sapida.

Nipa palm. See Nypa fruticans.

_ Notospartium carmichaeliae, 36067.
Nutmeg. See Myristica fragrans.
Nymphaea stuhlmannii, 36258.

Nypa fruticans, 36058.

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Oats. See Avena sativa.
_ Oca. See Ozalis tuberosa.
Olea verrucosa, 36059.
- Olive. See Olea verrucosa.
Onion. See Allium cepa.
Opuntia sp., 35685.
Orange. See Citrus sinensis and Citrus
nobilis deliciosa.
Ozalis tuberosa, 35869 to 35874, 35876,
35880 to 35883.

Pai ts’ai. See Brassica pekinensis.
Palm, nikau. See Areca sapida.

nipa. See Nypa fruticans.
Palo muerto. See Aextoxicon punctatum.
Panax quinquefolium, 36175.
Panicum miliaceum, 36081.

teneriffae. See Tricholaena rosea.

Papaya. See Carica papaya.

mountain. See Carica candamar.
_Parkinsonia aculeata, 36168.
Paspalum bertonii, 36165.
Passiflora ligularis, 36047.
Pea. See Pisum spp.
Peach. See Amygdalus persica.
Pehuen. See Araucaria araucana.
Pelu. See Sophora tetraptera.

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Pennisetum purpureum, 36103.
Pentapetes phoenicea, 36017.
Pepino. See Solanum muricatum.
Pernettya mucronata, 35990, 35997, 36139.
Persea americana, 35675, 35676, 35875,
35877.
gratissima. See Persea americana.
lingue, 35974, 35975.
Persimmon, Mexican. See- Diospyros
texana.
Petrea volubilis, 36024.
Phaseolus angularis, 36080, 36084, 36085.
vulgaris, 35984, 35985, 35993,
36178 to 36182.
Phoenix dactylifera, 35911, 36096.
xX farinifera, 36183.
Phyllanthus nivosus, 36018.
Pine. See Pinus bungeana.
Pinus bungeana, 35916.
Pistacia integerrima, 36065.
Pisum arvense, 35996, 36176.
sativum, 25912 to 35915, 36177.
Pittosporum dallii, 36068.
Plum. See Prunus triloba.
Pomegranate. See Punica granatum.
Pomelo. See Citrus grandis.
Potato. See Solanum spp.
sweet. See Ipomoea batatas.
Poupartia axillaris, 36164.
Prickly pear. See Opuntia sp.
Pride of Madeira. See Echium fastuosum.
Proso. See Panicum miliaceum.
Protea mellifera. See Leucadendron repens.
Prunus spp., 36107, 36108.
armeniaca, 35701, 36015.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
tomentosa, 36086, 36109 to 36111.
triloba, 36112.
Psidium spp., 35973, 35979, 36072, 36157.
guajava, 36063.
Punica granatum, 35667.

Quinoa. See Chenopodium quinoa.

Rai-jaman. See Syzygium operculatum.

Radish. See Raphanus sativus.

Rape. See Brassica napus.

Raphanus sativus, 35890, 36115.

Rhizophora candelaria, 36174.

Rhopalostylis sapida. See Areca sapida.

Rivina laevis, 36045.

Rosa sp., 35989.

Rose. See Rosa sp.

Rubber tree, Central American. See
Castilla nicoyensis.

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Rubus sp., 36064. Taro. See Colocasia sp. \
phoenicolasius, 36071. Tawarl. See Izerba brexioides. .
Rye. See Secale cereale. Tecoma jasminoides, 35895.
Terminalia edulis, 36016.
Saccharum officinarum, 36097. Tigridia sp., 36159.

Sand lucern. See Medicago sativa varia. Tipa.

See Tipuana tipu.
Sapote. See Achradelpha spp. and Lucu-

Tipuana speciosa. See Tipuana tipu.

ma sp. — tipu, 36094.
Saraca indica, 36026, 36092. Tonka bean. See Cowmarouna odorata.
Scirpus sp., 36050. Tricholaena rosea, 36049.
Secale cereale, 36055. Trichosanthes kirilowii,. 36118.
Sesame. See Sesamum orientale. Tricondylus ferrugineus, 35945.
Sesamum indicum. See Sesamum orien- | Tyitiewm spp., 36142, 36143.
tale. ‘ aestivum, 35980 to 35982, 36004,

orientale, 35897. 36073, 36144. |
Soja max, 36079, 36116. durum, 36003.
Solanum spp., 35686, 35687, 35899, 36093, vulgare. See Triticum apsincune

36104. Tropaeolum speciosum, 36128.
columbianum, 36129, 36130. tuberosum, 35983.

muricatum, 36048. J
tuberosum, 35703 to 35723, 35725, | Ugni molinae, 35992, 36132, 36133, 36140,
35726, 35728 to 35730, 35732 to 36150, 36151.
39739, 35741 to 35752, 35754 to | Ullucus tuberosus, 35724, 35727, 35731,
35783, 35785 to 35793, 35795, | 35740, 35753, 35784, 35794, 35796, 35825 —
35797 to 35824, 35829 to 35868. to 35828. ;
Sophora tetraptera, 36135, 36145, 36153. Undetermined, 35987, 35991, 35994, 36106,

Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sorghum. 36124, 36137, 36138, 36141, 36146, 36147, |
Soy bean. See Soja maz. 36149, 36152.
Spondias cytherea, 35884.
dulcis. See Spondias cytherea. Vicia sp., 35995.
lutea, 36154. faba, 36008.
Squash. See Cucurbita spp. villosa, 36100:
Stizolobium spp., 35677, 35679 to 35682. Vigna sinensis, 36078, 36083, 36160 to !
aterromum, 35683. — - 36162.
capitatum, 35684. _ Vitis striata. See Cissus striata.
cinerewm, 35678. vinifera, 36040, 36041.
stans, 35901.
Strawberry. See Fragaria chiloensis. Walnut. See Juglans regia sinensis.
Sugar bush. See Leucadendron repens. Water lily. See Nymphaea stuhlmannii. —
cane. See Saccharum officnarum. | We fruit. See Spondias cytherea.
Swartzia langsdor ffir, 35898. Wheat. See Triticum spp. :
Sweet pepino. See Solanum muricatum. | -
potato. See Ipomoea batatas. | Zea mays, 35998, 36120, 36185 to 36195,
Swietenia mahagoni, 36170. | 36197 to 36209, 36211 to 36253. '
Syzygium operculaitum, 36184. | Zephyranthes sp., 36158.

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INVENTORY

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OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
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BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Assistant Chief of Bureau, KARL F. KELLERMAN,
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. ROCKWELL.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P.H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer,in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer,in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

Nathan Menderson and Glen P. Van Eseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Subtropical Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md.

E. R. Johnston, In Charge, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher and H. Klopfer, Plant Propagators.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, Haifa, Palestine;
Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; H. M. Curran, Bahia, Brazil; Dr. Gustav Eisen, California
Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; E. C. Green, Servico do Algodao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A. C.
Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic Gardens, Seharunpur, India; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago, [il.; William S.
Lyon, Gardens of Nagtajan, Manila, P.I.; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; CharlesSimpson,
Little River, Fla.; Dr. L. Trabut, Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

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-TOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1918 (NO. 87; NOS.
— 86259 TO 36936).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

_ This inventory records, among other plant material imported, the
ec llections made by three separate expeditions which were sent out
y this office to foreign countries.

An expedition composed of Mr. P. H. Dorsett, of this office, Mr.
A. D. Shamel, physiologist, of the Office of Horticultural and Pome.
— ee taions. and Mr. Wilson Popenoe, of this office, was,
4 ing the time covered by this inventory, exploring in southern
Brazil. This expedition left Washington on October 4, 1913, and made
Besreful survey of the navel-orange region around Badan and aiso
a study of orange growing around Rio de Janeiro. Its object was
to find, if possible, the origin of the Bahia navel orange and to dis-
cover strains of this remarkable orange which might prove more
productive or better in other respects than varieties which have
originated in California from the cuttings introduced into North
America in 1870. In addition to securing bud wood of promising
a ains of this orange which have originated in Bahia through bud
iation, the expedition secured the stocks (laranja da terra, S. P. I.
10. ). 36636) upon which the navel orange is grown in its own home.
Strong evidence was also found that the Bahia navel originated,
Bebebiy 3 in Bahia itself, as a bud sport from the Selecta orange,
which has been grown there since the earliest days of orange culture
n Brazil. Shipments of the fruit of the Bahia orange were success-
ull uy made, and orange specialists were given an opportunity to
ompare the Bahia fruit with the best California-grown navels. The
or rmer are characterized by their light greenish yellow color and
ulder acidity. They are sweeter and perhaps juicier, but lack
Be iinens, They might meet with favor among those who prefer
sweet orange, but on account of their paler color would not attract
28 able attention in our markets. Whether the new and vigorous
thia strains of the navel orange introduced (such as S. P. I. Nos.
689 and 36691) will fruit in California over a longer period of the

loTE —This bulletin is a record of new or little-known seeds or plants procured mostly from abroad.
ntended for distribution to agricultural experiment stations and the more important private coop-

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year or prove otherwise more valuable will require several years to

determine, but it seems probable that out of these new importa-
tions new and valuable strains will come.

As further results of this Brazilian expedition covered by .this
inventory may be mentioned the discovery of the Rosa mango at
Rio de Janeiro, the showiest and one of the best mangos in that
region (S. P. I. Nos. 36688 and 36841, Pl. IV), and the interesting
fruit known as the jaboticaba. This latter, curiously enough, although
one of the favorite fruits of the Brazilians, appears to have attracted

little or no attention in other parts of the world, notwithstanding |

its delicious character and the remarkable way in which the fruits
are borne on the trunk and limbs of the tree. (S. P. I. Nos. 36702
and 36888. Reproductions from photographs appeared in ‘Plant
Immigrants,’”’ No. 92, December, 1913.)

Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Office of Crop Physiology and Breeding
Investigations, prosecuted an extended study of the date-palm varie-
ties of Egypt and Nubia, visiting the Oases of Dakhleh and Khargeh,
where he established the identity of the long-sought ‘“‘Wahi” with
the Saidy, the choice export date of the Libyan Oases. A visit to
Merowe, capital of the Province of Dongola, Sudan, was a very
satisfactory and profitable trip. Through the unusual courtesies
extended to him by Governor Jackson and the British officials
generally, in Egypt, he secured as gifts from the important sheiks
to the American Government, or by purchase, date offshoots of
rare and valuable varieties. The Gondeila (S. P. I. No. 36827), one
of the choicest dry dates; the Bentamoda (S. P. I. No. 36818), which
Prof. Mason thinks will rank with tne Deglet Noor and Menakher in
quality; the great staple food date Barakawi (S. P. I. No. 36826),
a variety as hard as bone but softening quickly in water; and the
Kulma (S. P. I. No. 36828), which reminds one of the Moroccan
variety, the Tafilelt, are among those described in this inventory.

In the governor’s garden at Merowe Prof. Mason discovered a sub-

tropical plant, Dodonaea viscosa (S. P. I. No. 36813), which will be

tested in Florida and California as a new hedge plant.

_ The collections of Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer of
this office, during the three months covered by this inventory, were
for the most part made in the Chihli Province of China. They
include large-fruited varieties of the Chinese walnut (S. P. I. Nos.
36662 and 36663), suited, he thinks, for the lower Rocky Mountain
region; a species of Chinese chestnut, Castanea mollissima (S. P. I.
No. 36666), which, while it does not form a large tree, bears excel-
lent nuts and is seemingly more resistant there to the bark disease
(Endothia parasitica) than our American chestnut is here; a wild
hazelnut of good quality (S. P. I. No. 36726), occurring at an eleva-
tion of 5,000 to 7,000 feet, for trial in cool regions in America and

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for breeding purposes; an edible wild grape, Vitis amurensis
(S. P. I. No. 36753), from the Little Wu Tai Mountains, which appears
not yet to have been hybridized with American or European grapes;
an unusually vigorous form of wild peach, said to be a hybrid (S. P. I.
No. 36665); three dwarf flint varieties of maize, ripening in 8 to 10
weeks (S. P. I. Nos. 36667 to 36669) ; dwarf sorghum, growing not over
3 or 4 feet high, for short-season regions (S. P. I. Nos. 36670 to 36672) ;
three new wild roses (S. P. I. Nos. 36857 to 36859) from the Little Wu
Tai Mountains, for the use of American rose breeders; three varieties
of Chinese jujubes of good quality (S. P. 1. Nos. 36852 to 36854); four
species of wild asparagus, one of which produces edible shoots (S. P. I.
Nos. 36766 to 36769); a variety of the kohl-rabi, which weighs as
much as 25 pounds (S. P. I. No. 36770); a variety of the plum spe-
cies, Prunus salicina (S. P. I. No. 36804), which produces a fruit
said to be the size of an apple, suited, according to Mr. Meyer, to the
- cooler sections of the United States; a biennial species of Artemisia
(S. P. I. No. 36797), which the Chinese use as a stock upon which to
graft chrysanthemums, suggested as of value in the North where the
nights are too cool and the summers too short to raise chrysanthe-
mums out of doors; and from the Little Wu Tai Mountains 39 spe-
cies of shrubs and ornamental plants (S. P. I. Nos. 36726 to 36764),
many of which will doubtless be of value around the farm homes
and in the city dooryards of the Northwest.
- Through the constantly growing circle of foreign and domestic
friends of plant introduction the following important importations
have been made:

A variety of Mexican avocado, to which the writer’s attention was
directed, found by Postmaster General Burleson growing in the
little Mexican village of Lagas, at 5,000 feet altitude (S. P. I. No.
36687); a collection of spring and winter wheats from Turkestan
(S. P. I. Nos. 36498 to 36527), sent by Dr. Richard Schroeder, who
believes they should do especially well in California and Utah, where
summer rains are rare; four varieties of the papaya (S. P. I. Nos.
36275 to 36278) from Minas Geraes, Brazil, where a single seedling
produced by actual count 200 fruits in 30 months; four independent
‘shipments of Korean ginseng seed (S. P. 1. Nos. 36282, 36596, 36716,
and 36900); the Quina de Pernambuca, a small yellow-flowered tree
which will stand light frosts and which is used like cinchona as
a medicinal plant (S. P. I. No. 36661); the ilama, a red-fleshed anona
from Tlatlaya, Mexico (S. P. I. No. 36632); a collection of soy, mung,
and adzuki beans from Harbin, Manchuria (S. P. I. Nos. 36914 to
36923); a collection of sorghum varieties from German East Africa
(S. P. I. Nos. 36610 to 36616); a barberry with edible fruit from the
foothills of the Cordilleras of Argentina (S. P. I. No. 36626); a yellow
Ussurian plum (S. P. 1. No. 36607), which will probably prove hardy

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

in the Northwest and which, because of its fine characteristic flavor,
will be of use in “hybridization experiments in that region; two
Guatemalan varieties of avocado, originating from seed introduced
into Hawaii many years ago by Admiral Beardsley (S. P. I. Nos.
36603 and 36604); seeds of Prunus salicifolia (S. P. 1. No. 36371), a wild
species which, according to Mr. W. F. Wight, is considered promising
in Peru as a stock for the sweet cherry; the Shalil, probably a hard-
fleshed peach, from the Kurram Valley in the Northwest Frontier
Province, India (S. P. I. No. 36485); the madronho tree of the Canary
Islands, a species which is gradually becoming rare, but which as a
shade tree in Naples is strikingly beautiful (S. P. I. No. 36529); the
Mu-yu, a south Chinese species of wood-oil tree, Aleurites montana (S.
P. I. No. 36897), from Hongkong, of special interest because a larger
proportion of its flowers are reported to be fertile than is the case in
the central Chinese species which is now established in this country;
a collection of Chinese corn (S. P. I. Nos. 36889 to 36895) made by
Dr. Yamei Kin in the Chihli Province; nuts of the palm Bactris
utilis (S. P. I. No. 36573), which when cooked have much the taste
of potatoes and form one of the principal foods of the Indians of
Costa Rica around San Jose and Cartago; the white sapote tree,
Casimiroa edulis (S. P. I. No. 36602, Pl. ILL), from Sierra Madre,
Cal., where the severe frost of 1913 caught only a few of the blossoms;
a near relative of the chayote vine, Polakowskia tacaco (S. P. I. No.
36592, Pl. II), which forms one of the primitive foods of the Indians
of Costa Rica and has been incorporated by the Spanish Costa Ricans
in their menu; a perennial rice from Senegal, West Africa, discovered
recently by M. Ammann, of the Jardin Colonial at Nogent sur Marne,
France (S. P. I. No. 36533); a collection of strains of alfalfa, gathered
together at Poona, India, from various parts of British India (S. P. L.
Nos. 36551 to 36560); the fruit tree Rollima orthopetala, which grows
on soil which is often flooded for a considerable period of time at
Para, at the mouth of the Amazon, and which produces a fruit similar
to the cherimoya (S. P. I. No. 36561, Pl. I); and a hybrid of superior
excellence between the cherimoya and the sugar-apple, produced by —
Mr. Edward Simmonds at the Miami Field Station (S. P. I. No. 36562). —

The manuscript of this inventory has been prepared by Miss May
Riley, the botanical determinations of seeds introduced have been
made and the notes on geographic distribution compiled by Mr. H.C.
Skeels, and the descriptive and botanical notes arranged by Mr.S.C.
Stuntz, who has also had general supervision of this inventory, as of
all the publications of this office.

Davip FarRcHizp,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., October 4, 1915.

INVENTORY.

36259. ScHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS Raddi.

Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla., under Station No.
115, from seed received from the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station,
through Mr. P. J. Wester, in 1909.

a
Medium-sized, ornamental, evergreen anacardiaceous tree, native of Brazil, with
very striking foliage, highly prized for avenue and lawn planting in mild-wintered
regions. Similar to S. molle, but with stiffer branches and leaves larger and darker
green.

Plants.

36260. KARATAS PLUMIERI Morr.

From Caracas, Venezuela. Collected by Mr. H. Pittier, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received August 14, 1913. ;

“One of the peculiar bromeliaceous fruits common on the market at Caracas during
the months from January to April is the curujujil, said to proceed from the above-
named species. It is a slender pod, in shape somewhat like a very young banana
finger and of a pale greenish yellow color. Its thin skin contains a translucent fluid
of sirupy consistency and very sweet in which are embedded the numerous black
seeds. The curujujiil is very much relished on account of its refreshing qualities and
its delicate perfume, being either sucked offhand or served in the form of sherbet.
Itis also used in the preparation of a fine preserve. This plant grows wild in the lower
belt of Venezuela; it is also planted at timesin hedges. Asitis, the fruit is a valuable
addition to the Venezuelan fruit market, and it could very likely be improved by
cultivation. Thesame plant is reported from Colombia, Central America, and Mexico.
I had previously partaken of the fruits in Nicoya, Costa Rica, where the plant is known
as pifiuela de garrobo and in Chepo, Panama, where it is called piro, but the fruits
were much smaller and of a very inferior quality. These may have belonged to
‘distinct species. The fruits of the Mexican pifiuela as sold cooked on the market
-at Tehuantepec are smaller, according to a natural-size picture taken by Messrs.
G. N. Collins and C. B. Doyle (No. 9513).”’ (Pittier.)

36261. Litium LoneirLtorum Thunberg. Harris’s lily.
_ From Philadelphia, Pa. Presented by Mr. William K. Harris. Received
October 3, 1913.

“Var. eximium. Bulbs raised from the original stock of the well-known harrisii
Easter lily. To be grown to produce seed for the experimental work of Bureau
> (Bisset.)

. Carica papaya L. Papaya.

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36263. PisTACIA spp. Pistache.
From Fresno, Cal. Collected at Roeding Park, September 25, 1913, by Mr. J. E.
Morrow, for propagation at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.
Seeds from trees numbered 1 to 24. To be grown for stocks only.
Trees 1 to 24 proved to be a mixture of species of Pistacia, probably including P.

mutica, P. vera, and P. terebinthus, all of these species having been sent to Roeding
Park.

36264. ScHINOPSIS LORENTzII (Griseb.) Engler. Quebracho.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Dr. Carlos Thays, Director of the
Botanic Garden. Received October 2, 1913.

See S. P. I. No. 34016 for previous introduction.
For a full discussion of the economic value of this sneisat linens tree, see ‘‘Que-

bracho wood and its substitutes,’ by Clayton D. Mell and Warren D. Brak: Forest
Service Circular 202, 1912.

36265 and 36266. Cirrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Orange.

From Guatemala. Presented by Mr. 8S. Billow, Guatemala City. - Received
October 2, 1913.

86265. ‘‘An orange slightly acid in taste; very juicy; 23 cm. in circumference
with a rind 3 mm. in thickness; 4 or 5 will weigh a pound. Grown at
Escuintla, 1,111 feet above sea level. The average annual rainfall is 125
inches; temperature from 60° to 95° F.”’ (Billow.)

Seeds.

36266. ‘‘An orange very sweet and juicy; 26 cm. in circumference with a
rind 4 mm. in thickness; 4 or 5 will weigh a pound. Grown at Moran, 3,959
feet above sea level. The average annual rainfall is 60 inches; temperature
60° to 90° F.”” (Billow.)

Seeds.

36267 to 36269. Zra mays L. Corn.

From Cuzco, Peru. Presented by Mr. F. A. Peralta, at the request of Mr. W. F.

Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received August 5, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. W. W. Tracy, who,tested the varieties.

386267. ‘‘But five plants germinated, all but one of which died without
coming into tassel, that one not maturing fruit. The plant was notably
deep rooted.”’

36268. ‘‘Six plants germinated, all smaller and weaker than the preceding;
no plants tasseled. They were very deep rooted, with a narrow, hard leaf.
These two might develop into strains adapted to dry lands and high- tem-
peratures. They seem to suffer from cold and wet.’’

36269. (No report.)

36270. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(P. gratissima Gaertn.)

From Miami, Fla. From seedlings sent from Washington to the Plant Introduc-
tion Field Station, Miami, Fla., and grown there under Garden No. 1247.
Received September 10, 1913.

‘‘Oblong oval, slightly oblique in shape; medium large, 5 inches long, 3% inches
wide; weight 24 ounces; surface fairly smooth; yellowish green, almost yellow at
base, numerous large yellow dots; meat deep yellow, light green near the skin, three-

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fourths to 1 inch thick, of melting, buttery texture and rich, nutty flavor; quality
" to very good; seeds medium small, oblate, flattened on sides, and slightly rough
on the surface.’’ (Wilson Popenoe.)

36271. SoLANUM ACULEATISsIMUM Jacquin.

_ From Caravellas, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch. Received October
9, 1913.

“Seeds of the sweet hollow tomato; plant 18 inches to 2 feet high, forming a branched
bush exceedingly spiny; leaf about the size of a medium maple leaf but shaped like
those of the ordinary tomato; skin of fruit tough, scarlet in color; flesh about three-
sixteenths to one-fourth inch thick, white, granular, soft, and sweet; the seeds grow
in a loose, dry cluster in the center. Plants grown in the richest soil are less spiny
than those growing on the dry hillside.’’ (Birch.)

Under the name arrebenta-cavallos, M. Pio Corréa describes this plant as being
“used for cutaneous affections and in mesenteric tuberculosis.’? He says that it is
poisonous.

36272. EUGENIA VENTENATII Bentham.
Drooping myrtle.
From Victoria, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. Cronin, curator, Melbourne
Botanic Garden. Received October 8, 1913.

““Drooping myrtle, or large-leaved water gum; 40 to 60 feet in height, 24 to 36
inches in diameter. Wood of a gray or pinkish hue and beautifully marked. It is
close grained, hard, heavy, and tough; it is used for tool handles, poles of drays, ribs
of boats, and the flooring boards of verandas.”’ (J. H. Maiden, Useful Native Plants
of Australia.)

Distribution.—This myrtaceous tree occurs in the valley of the Brisbane River in
Queensland, the valley’of the Clarence River in New South Wales, and along the coast
of Moreton and Rockingham Bays in Queensland.

36273 to 36278.

From Minas Geraes, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch. Received October
6, 1913.

- 86273. Carica papaya L. Papaya.

“Karl Schultz. One of the regular-shaped papayas; under the average size,
about 6 inches long and 4 to 44 inches in diameter. The rich orange-colored
skirt was the clearest and most neariy free from spots and wrinkles that I have
ever seen; the flesh is extra thick and the seed cavity very small; seeds large.
Extra good quality.’’ (Birch.)

36274. ANNONA sp.

**Seeds of the Jaca-andu, the ‘wild dog’s jack fruit’ or wild forest soursop
of Minas Geraes. Fruit the size of an orange; very aromatic and delicious
when partaken of very sparingly.’’ (Birch.)

36275 to 36278. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

36275. ‘‘Seeds of the best long-stemmed papaya [7. e., from staminate
trees]; sweet and richly flavored; bears great quantities of sweet-scented
jasminelike flowers on long stems, which are very attractive to hum-
ming birds and insects. As the young frvit grows its weight makes the
long stem drop gradually to the trunk of the tree, where it forms one of
the dangling clusters which surround and hide the trunk. Sometimes
such a cluster will consist of from 15 to 25 pear-shaped fruits, weighing
from 1 to2 pounds each. They take along time to grow and ripen. Most
of this sort are inferior in taste.’’ (Birch.)

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86273 to 36278—Continued.

36276. ‘‘Seeds of a large, globular papaya, with firm, sweet flesh. One
of the best tasting papayas and of very good keeping and shipping quali-
ties.’’ (Birch.)

36277. ‘‘Seeds from our Watergate papaya, of very delicate, rich flavor.
The first ripe fruit was picked within 12 months of the setting out of the
seedling tree, and within 18 months from that time we had over 200

. fruits from it.”’ (Birch.)

36278. ‘‘Seeds of a pear-shaped fruit weighing over 4 pounds each,
about 12 inches long and 6 inches in diameter and of fine rich flavor.
They would be worth growing in Florida or California. I have heard
that colonists in Minas Geraes got them from Rio Grande do Sul.’
(Birch.)

36279. Prumus BoLDuUs Molina. Boldo.

From southern Chile. Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received May 7, 1913.

‘‘(No. 47.) A shrub or small tree belonging to the Monimiacez, with dark-green,
very aromatic foliage and abundant white, fragrant flowers. The fruit, although sweet
and agreeable, has little flesh. Itis considerably prized in southern Chile.”? ( Wight.)

‘‘The boldo has opposite short-stalked ovate leaves, which are entire and rough on the
surface. The flowers are in little axillary racemes, the males and females on different
plants. The center of the male flower is occupied by a great many stamens and that
of the female by from two to nine ovaries, which when ripe are succulent drupes, about
the size of haws and very aromatic, as are all the parts of the plant. The bark is
serviceable to tanners, and the wood is preferred before any other in the country for

making charcoal, while the fruits are eaten.”” (A. A. Black, m Lindley’s Treasury of —

Botany.)
36280 and 36281. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Colombo, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. Charles K. Moser, American consul.
Received October 7, 1913.
Notes, through Mr. Moser, from an interview with Mr. H. F. Macmillan, curator,
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, Ceylon.

‘‘Mr. Macmillan said that Carica papaya was introduced into Ceylon from the West .

Indies before 1678. Carica candamarcensis was a native of Ecuador and -was intro-
duced into Ceylon about 1880. Itis being grown with some difficulty in the Hakgala
Gardens, near Newara Eliya, and through the operation of birds it has been scattered
among remote, inaccessible places through the mountains, where it is growing wild.
It will not grow lower than 3,000 feet, and while its fruits are edible when stewed,
little use is made of them. The papaya in general cultivation in Ceylon is the ordi-
nary West Indian variety without any changes in form or nature. There is no Sing-
halese variety or any other papaya indigenous to Ceylon. So far as he knows Carica
papaya and Carica candamarcensis have never been crossed. There is no ‘Ceylon
hybrid papaya’ and no hybrid papaya of any sort. The distinctions noted by Dr.
Huybertsz (that the ‘Ceylon hybrid papaya’ is not a cross between Carica canda-
marcensis, or mountain pawpaw, and Carica papaya, but a product of natural cross-
fertilization between the Carica papaya introduced into the island from the West
Indies about 1678 and a variety of the same species which he thinks indigenous to
Ceylon and which he calls Sinhala papaya) are imaginary.

‘Tf the flavor and papain of the papaya produced in Ceylon are superior to those
produced in the West Indies or elsewhere, it is probably due to climatic or soil con-

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ditions. A monecious form, in which the trees of both sexes bear fruit, is not very
general, but is often found. The same tree is quite likely to produce long or round
_frvit, one form weak in papain and one strong.

“According to a resident of Kegalle, the trade in papain has been carried on in that
district for more than 30 years and it is chiefly in the hands of Chetties and coast
Moors at the present time. Owing to religiovs objections, it is very diffictlt to get a
photograph of these people and their connection with the papain industry. This
resident says that a large business is at present carried on in artificial papain, which
is prepared from rice flocr or starch. A pound of artificial papain costs only about
_ 14 cents gold to produce but is sold in Colombo at from 98 cents to $1.25 per pound.
It is asserted that a large number of parcels of this adulterated or artificial papain are
being shipped to London. These facts, however, can not be verified by this office.”’

36280. Ordinary Ceylonese papaya.

36281. ‘This is a selection of Carica papaya, the juice of which is rich
in papain.’’ (Moser.)

36282. PAaNAxX QUINQUEFOLIUM L. Ginseng.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)

From Songdo, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee, Soochow Univer-
sity, Soochow, China. Received October 14, 1913.

*“The soil is prepared by mixing sand and loam in the proportion of one to one.
The sand is frequently obtained by sifting it from the bed of a near-by stream. In
order to get as near as possible to the natural wild environments of the plant, the
leaves of the oak or chestnut tree are collected, allowed to decay, and then dried.
When dry, this material is crumbled very fine and then mixed, half and half, with
sand sifted from the hillside. This is obtained by first removing the top layer and
getting the unexposed earth. The plants are cultivated on elevated beds about 6
or 8 inches above the pathways between them. These beds are usually just about
wide enough for one to work them from one side (about 2 or 24 feet). The length of
the bed varies with the kind of field; short on hillsides, quite long in the valleys.
Fertilizer 1 inch thick is spread upon the beds before the seeds are planted. The
beds are covered over with sheds (ordinary sheds with curtains which can be rolled
up or down, closing them in front). They seem to keep the plants sheltered through-
out their entire period of growth and regulate the amount of sunlight by the curtains.
Before planting, soak the seeds in water for four days until they swell and are nearly
ready to burst." Then take them out and dry them. This should be done before fall.
Then in the fall bury a vessel in the earth in a shady place and place the seeds, as
already prepared, in it, leaving it uncovered. Allow them to freeze, leaving them in
the vessel until the spring. Drive nails with heads as large as the ginseng seeds in
a plank, making them about 1 inch apart. Use this to plant the seeds regularly
about five-eighths of an inch deep. Place a seed in each hole and cover lightly with
the hand. The rows shou!d be about 6 inches apart. Spray with a very fine stream
of water twiceaday. Allow the planted seeds to receive the sunlight until the sprouts
ap pear. During all of this time the beds should be protected from rains, but sprayed
regularly twice a day. The soil should be kept:in good condition by hand cultiva-
tion iter the young plants come up. This care must be constantly given to the
plan ts. The plants are taken up at the time they are about 1 year old and only the
best ones are saved for transplanting. Many planters do this each year for six years
iter the plant comes up. Others transplant and select for only the first two or three
y ars. The plants are planted out about 6 inches apart and in rows about 1 foot apart.
vare Toust ‘be taken to give the two regular waterings each day during the growing
a ons.’’ (Gee.)

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36283 to 36484.

Collected by Mr. W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July
A, 1O%S:
Quoted notes by Mr. Wight, except as otherwise indicated.

36283. ABRUS PRAECATORIUS L. J equirity.

‘““(No. 310. Arequipa, Peru.) Guarero. Seeds obtained from an Indian
medicine woman, from whom no reliable information could be obtained.
They probably came from a lower altitude, but even if from the mountain
region they can be grown only in the most favored localities of Florida and
California.’’

36284 and 36285. AarostTis spp.

‘‘From Tiahuanaco, Bolivia. Grass from the plateau near Tiahuanaco. It
forms tufts and is rather wiry when old. It is doubtful whether even the
llama will eat it except when it is young. The native grasses of this region
appear to have little value, but they may be of botanical interest.”’

36284. ‘‘(No. 681.)” 36285. ‘‘(No. 683.)”
86286. ArituM cEPA L. Onion.

‘““(No. 292.) Seeds obtained from an Indian woman in Arequipa, Peru.
There seems to be practically no seed trade, as a business, in Peru, and these
seeds may show some interesting variations:”’

36287. AMARANTHUS sp.

““(No. 595.) Seeds obtained from an Indian medicine woman in Oruro, ~
Bolivia.”’ i‘
36288 to 36293. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Miller. Cherimoya.

36288. ‘‘(No. 341. Cuzco, Peru.) This fruit is very abundant in the :
market at Cuzco and of excellent quality. Probably none are grown 4
within one or two days’ journey from the city, and they are often brought $
from valleys at four or five days’ distance.”’ &

36289. ‘(No. 591. Oruro, Bolivia.) Some of the very finest cheri- 5
moyas seen in South America were in the market at Oruro. They 2
came from the vicinity of Cochabamba.”’ ‘ |

36290. ‘‘(No. 650. From Peru.) A cherimoya with surface slightly r
roughened.”’ :

36291. ‘‘(No. 651.) Rough surface, the usual type in Peru, but still of ~_
excellent quality.”’

86292. ‘‘(No. 649. Peru.) This fruit had a practically smooth surface
and by many is considered superior to those with the rough surface.”’

36293. ‘‘(No. 660. Arequipa, Peru.) An excellent specimen.”

36294. ANNoNA MuRicATA L. Soursop.
_ “(No. 652. Lima, Peru.) Guandbana or custard-apple. This is usually a

larger fruit than the cherimoya and of softer texture. Quite common in the

market at Lima and perhaps at other places in some seasons.”’

36295. APpiuM sp.

‘“(No. 293. Arequipa, Peru.) Seeds obtained from an Indian woman in
Arequipa.”’

See S. P. I. No. 36286 for further note.

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36296 to 36298. ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. Peanut.
36296. ‘“(No. 330. Cuzco, Peru.) Manin. Peanuts sold by Indian
women on the market at Cuzco.’’
386297. ‘(No. 311. Arequipa, Peru.) Manin. Peanuts sold by Indian
women in the market.”’

36298. ‘‘(No. 339. Cuzco, Peru.)’’
36299. BRaSSICA OLERACEA CAPITATA L. Cabbage.
““(No. 288. Arequipa, Peru.) Repallo. Seeds obtained from an Indian
woman in Arequipa.
See No. 36286 for further note.
36300. BrassIcA OLERACEA CAPITATA L. Cabbage.
““(No. 289. Arequipa, Peru.) Repallo blanco. Seeds obtained from an
Indian woman in Arequipa.”’
See S. P. I. No. 36286 for further note.
36301. Brassica RAPA L. Turnip.
““(No. 290. Arequipa, Peru.) Navo. Seeds obtained from an Indian woman
in Arequipa. Grown by the Indians. May show some interesting varia-
tions.”’
36302. BrassIcA OLERACEA CAPITATA L. Cabbage.
““(No. 291. Arequipa, Peru.) Seeds obtained from an Indian woman in
Arequipa. Grown by the Indians. May show some very interesting varia-
tions.”’

36303. CAESALPINIA sp.

““(No. 312. Arequipa, Peru.) Seeds of a large tree obtained from an Indian
medicine woman in Arequipa, from whom no reliable information could be
obtained. They probably came from a lower altitude, but even if from the
mountain region they can be grown only in the most favored localities of Florida
or California.”’

36804. CHENOPODIUM sp.

““(No. 295. Peru.) Cafiegua. A species of Chenopodium said to be culti-
tivated in the Puno district in the same wiy as quinoa, although what I sup-
posed to be this is a smaller plant and more spreading in habit. It is probably
less valuable than quinoa and certainly not grown to the same extent.”’

386305 to 36312. CHENOPODIUM QuINoaA Willd. Quinoa.

“‘One of the plants cultivated by the native inhabitants of the highlands of
Peru and Bolivia is a species of Chenopodium (C. quinoa) and so far as foliage
is concerned not very unlike in general appearance our ordinary goosefoot. Its
seeds, however, are white or nearly so and fully three times as large as those of
C. album. In pre-Columbian times this plant was one of the main foods of the
Indians, evidently ranking with the potato and corn in this respect. None
of the Old World cereals being known before the discovery, it was only natural
that the cultivation of this plant should have extended over a considerable
area. In addition to Peru and Bolivia it was probably grown in some parts
of Argentina and is known with certainty to have been cultivated in Chile;
in fact, there even appears to have been an Araucanian or Mapuche name for it.
Doubtless its cultivation at the present time is less extensive than formerly,
due in part to the diminished Indian population and in part to an apparent
ignorance or indifference on the part of the white population to its real merits
as a food. At present it is probably most commonly grown on the Titicaca

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36283 to 36484—Continued. v9

plateau. Itis said to yield abundantly, though it does not seem to have occurred
to any one to measure the yield of a given area. In late April and May some of
the fields were red with compact panicles, for this seemed the only part of the
plant visible for a short distance. Other fields had a greenish cast, there being
two or probably more varieties. On the island of Chiloe, southern Chile, the
plant grows much taller than any seen about Lake Titicaca and the foliage was
also much more abundant, though whether the latter condition was due to the
difference in the season or to the lower altitude and more abundant rainfall
is uncertain. The grain is used by the Indians in the same manner as rice,
being put in soups and made into porridge. It appeals to a North American
primarily as a breakfast food and should rank with oatmeal and some of the
better wheat preparations. It may be cooked and served in a manner similar
to oatmeal, but to spread it out in a tray about an inch deep after steaming
and then brown it in the oven makes it even more appetizing.”

36305. ‘‘(No. 294. Peru.)”’

36306. ‘(No. 355. La Paz, Bolivia.) .Cafiahue. This may be another
species of Chenopodium grown by the Indians, or possibly the wild form
of C. quinoa. What I supposed was this plant has a different habit from
C. quinoa, however.”’ |

36307. ‘‘(No. 371. Peru.) The well-known quinoa, of which there are
two and possibly three varieties.”’

36308. ‘‘(No. 619. Peru.)’’

36309. ‘‘(No. 631. Cuzco, Peru.) White quinoa from near Cuzco.”

36310. ‘‘(No. 643. Oraya, Peru.)’”’

36311. ‘‘(No. 644. Lima, Peru.) Quinoa from Lima.”’

36312. ‘‘(No. 648. Lima, Peru.)’’

36313. CorRIANDRUM saTiIvumM L. Coriander.
“(Nov Gla.- Perm.)
36314 and 36315. Cucumis mELo L.

36314. ‘‘(No. 306. Peru.)’’

86315. ‘(No. 307. Peru.)’”
386316 to 36323. CucURBITA spp. Squash.

36316. ‘(No. 331. Cuzco, Peru.) There is a great variety of squashes _
in Peru and Bolivia, and they have evidently been cultivated for many
centuries. Some of the vases taken from graves said by archeologists to |
be very old have evidently been modeled from different types of
squashes.”’

36317. ‘‘(No. 340. Cuzco, Peru.)’’

36318. ‘‘(No. 345. Cuzco, Peru.)’’

86319. ‘(No. 348. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’

36320. ‘‘(No. 349. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’

36321. ‘(No. 363. Oruro, Bolivia.)”’

36322. ‘‘(No. 369. Cuzco, Peru.)”’

36323. ‘‘(No. 372. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’

36324. LucuMaA gp.
““(No. 582. Cuzco, Peru.) These fruits were smaller and not so good in J |
quality as those from Arequipa. Whether this is due to their. being bro ght ]

Muskmelon.

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in before being fully mature or because of the higher altitude, it is impossible
tosay. They should be able to endure more cold than seeds from a lower alti-
tude.”’

36325 to 36342. CucuRBITA spp.
36325 to 36327. CucURBITA spp. Squash.
36325. ‘‘(No. 397. Cuzco, Peru.)”’
36326. ‘(No. 586. Cuzco, Peru.)’’
36327. ‘‘(No. 589. Cuzco, Peru.)’’
' 86328. CucursiTa FiciFoLIA Bouche.

““(No. 375. Cuzco, Peru.) JLacayoti. This vegetable has a rind resem-
bling the watermelon in appearance, but with a thick stem like that of a
squash. It is gathered before being completely matured and used with
other vegetables and meats in the preparation of a kind of soup.”’

36329. CucuRBITA MAxmmA Duch. Squash.

*““(No. 665. Lima, Peru.) Squash, pronounced excellent in quality by
the American family to whom I took it to be tested.”’

36330 to 36341. CucurRsira PEPO L.

“Most of them pronounced excellent by the American family to which
I took them to be tested.”’

- 36330. CucURBITA spp. Pumpkin.

*“(No. 381. Oruro, Bolivia.) Theonly pumpkinseen either in Bolivia
or Peru. Rather small, but of good quality.’’

36331. ‘(No. 654. Lima, Peru.)”’ Squash.
36332. ‘(No. 655. Lima, Peru.)’’ Squash.
36333. ‘‘(No.656. Lima, Peru.) Large. Excellentin quality.”’
Squash.
86334. ‘(No. 657. Lima, Peru.)’’ Squash.
86335. ‘“‘(No.659. Lima, Peru.) Middle-sized squash.’’ Squash.
36336. ‘‘(No. 661. Lima, Peru.)’’ Squash.
36337. ‘(No. 662. Lima, Peru.)’’
36338. ‘(No. 663. Lima, Peru.)’’ Squash.
36339. ‘(No. 664. Lima, Peru.)’’ Squash.
36340. ‘‘(No. 666. Lima, Peru.)’’ Squash.
36341. ‘(No. 667. Lima, Peru.)” Squash.
36342. CucuURBITA sp. Squash.
“(No. 669. Arequipa, Peru.) Squash from the market in Arequipa.”
36343. CyYPHOMANDRA sp. Tree tomato.

“(No. 346. Arequipa, Peru.) A fruit sold in the market at Arequipa.
Not a true tomato, but called Tomate chileno by the Indians.”’

36344. EpnHEDRA sp.
*““(No. 364. Oruro, Bolivia.) A low-growing Ephedra on the mountains at
Oruro. Probably of interest only in a botanical collection.’’
36345 and 36346. Horprum vuLGARE L. Barley.
36345. ‘(No. 302. Arequipa, Peru.)’’
36346. “(No. 303. Arequipa, Peru.)”’
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36283 to 36484—Continued.
36347 and 36348. Lupinus spp. |
36347. ‘‘(No. 287. Arequipa, Peru.) Seeds obtained from an Indian
medicine woman in Arequipa, from whom no reliable information could
be obtained. They probably came from a lower altitude, but ever
if from the mountain region they can be grown only in the most favored
localities of Florida or California.”’
86348. ‘‘(No. 334. Cuzco, Peru.) A tall-growing lupine with very
large white seeds, found in a garden at Cuzco, but of unknown origin.”
36349. NASSELLA sp. Grass
*“(No. 680. Bolivia.) From the plateau near Tiahuanaco. This grass fo -
tufts and is rather wiry when old. It is doubtful whether even the llama will
eatit except whenitis young. The native grasses of this region appear to have
little value, but they may be of botanical interest.”
86350 to 36857. OpuNTIA spp. ' Prickly pear.
86350. ‘‘(No. 343. Cuzco, Peru.) Tuna. A variety with reddish
fruits. This fruit is greatly prized in Peru and Bolivia, and this was
exceptionally good in quality.” ,
86351. ‘(No. 351. Oruro, Bolivia.) A wild cactus at 13,500 feet eleva:
tion, near Oruro. The seeds are very red, and dye is sometimes madi
from them.”’
36352. ‘“‘(No. 359. Arequipa, Peru.) Tuna. From the market 7
Arequipa.”’
36353. ‘“(No. 379. La Paz, Bolivia.) Tuna. . With green fruit.’
36354. ‘(No. 374. Oruro, Bolivia.) A wild species from the mountair
above Oruro, 13,500 feet altitude.”
86355. ‘‘(No. 354. La Paz, Bolivia.) The fruit of thisis bronze colored
and exccllent in quality.”
36356. ‘‘(No. 366. Oruro, Bolivia.) Seeds of a wild cactus found on
the mountain above Oruro, at about 13,500 feet altitude.”’
86357. ‘‘(No. 370. Cuzco, Peru.) A tuna with green fruit, of goo¢
quality, but not quite equal to those with reddish or bronze-colo ed
frui ue .
36358 and 36359. ORMosIA spp.
36358. Onmosia MONOSPERMA (Swartz) Urban.

(No. 309. Lima, Peru.) Guwarero de la montafia. Seeds obtain
from an Indian medicine woman in Arequipa, from whom no reliable
information could be obtained. They probably came from a lower altt-
tude, but even if from the mountain region they can be grown only in i
the most favored localities of Florida or California.”’

36359. ‘‘(No. 309a. Lima, Peru.)”’
The ormosias are tropical timber trees, the red and black seeds of which are

oiten used for necklaces. |

36360. HorpEUM vuLGARE L. Barley.
“*(No. 335. Oruro, Bolivia.)’”’

36361. PassIFLoRA sp. Passion fruit

“(No. 352. Arequipa, Peru.) Tumbas. This is a fruit belonging to the
Passifloraceze and grown in the gardens of foreigners as well as by the Inc ians

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to 36484—Continued.
The fruit is longer than that of Passiflora ligularis, being about 4 inches long
and 1} to 1} inches in diameter.”

36362 and 36363. PassIFLORA LIGULARIS Juss. Passion fruit.
86362. ‘‘(No.588. Oruro, Bolivia.) This fruit is 2 or 3 inches in diam-
eter and very agreeable in taste, being much prized by many foreigners
as well as by the natives. It comes from some of the valleys afew days’

journey from Oruro and at a lower altitude.”’

36363. ‘“‘(No. 668. Lima, Peru.) Fmt of Passiflora, common in the
market at Lima.”’

- 86364. Puysa.is sp.
“No. 47. Arequipa, Peru.) A very good Physalis, grown in a garden at
Arequipa and used for making preserves.”
36365. PuorrrneLia Anisum L. Anise.
*“(No. 305. Peru.) Anise seed grown by the Indians.”
86366 to 36368. PirraDENIA spp.
36366. ‘‘(No. 399. Oruro, Bolivia.)”’
36367 and 36358. PrieraDENIA cEBIL Grisebach. Cebil.
36367. ‘‘(No.329. Cuzco, Peru.) Seeds, probably of some tropical
tree. Native name Huilea. Obtained from an Indian medicine
woman at Cuzco.”’
36368. ‘“‘(No. 380. Oruro, Bolivia.) Probably a tropical tree.
Obtained from an Indian medicine woman.’’
36369 and 36370. Pisum sativum L. Pea.
36369. ‘(No. 316. Peru.)”’
_ 36370. “(No. 620. Cuzco, Peru.) A variety of Pisum grown by the
Indians near Cuzco.”’ .
36371. Prunus sauiciroutia H. B. K. Black cherry.
“(No. 593. Cuzco, Peru.) Capoilles. This Prunus grows wild about 25
miles from Cuzco and at a lower altitude, perhaps 8,000 or 9,000 feet, and is a
Dative species. The fruit is about as large as an Early Richmond cherry. Mr.
Payne, an English farmer beyond Cuzco, expects to try it as a stock for the
sweet cherry and believes it will enable him to grow the latter fruit in that part
of Peru.”

36372 to 36374. Psiprum cuasava L. Guava.
36372. ‘“‘(No.579. Arequipa, Peru.) A pear-shaped guava, 34 to 4
inches long.”’
36373. ‘‘(No. 658. Arequipa, Peru.) A large pear-shaped guava from
Arequipa.”

86374. “(No. 581. Arequipa, Peru.) A large guava, about 3 inches
long and slightly pear shaped. Brought to the Arequipa market by the
Indians. These trees sometimes reach a height of 20 feet in Peru.’’

36375. Ricixus communis L. Castor bean.

“No. 314. Arequipa, Peru.) Ygerilla. Seeds obtained from an Indian
medicine woman in Arequipa, from whom no reliable information could be
obtained.”’

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86283 to 36484—Continued.

36376. SapinDUS SAPONARIA L. Soapberry. q |

‘**(No. 592. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’

386377. Ricrnus commMuNIS L. Castor bean. © |

‘““(No. 315. Arequipa, Peru.) Ygerilla. Obtained from an Indian medicine
woman at Arequipa, from whom no reliable information could be obtained.”
36378. SAPINDUS SAPONARIA L. Soapberry.

‘‘From Cuzco, Peru. Used in washing.”’

36379 to 36383. SoLanum spp.
36379. ‘(No. 336. Sicuani, Peru.) Seeds of a wild species from near
Sicuani.”’
36380. ‘‘(No. 362. Oruro, Bolivia.) A wild tuber-bearing species of
Solanum, found on the mountain above Oruro at an elevation of about
13,000 feet. It evidently grows only 8 or 10 inches high in its dry,

rocky habitat, and the tubers found were about one-half inch in diame-
ter.”’

36381. ‘‘(No.376. Quiquijana, Peru.) A wildspeciesofSolanum. No :

tubers were found.”’

36382. ‘‘(No. 580. Arequipa, Peru.) A wild Solanum from Arequipa,
of no value except for its botanical interest.’’

363838. ‘‘(No. 646. Oruro, Bolivia.) A wild Solanum from the moun-

tain above Oruro at an elevation of 13,500 feet. It is not tuber bearing
and is only of botanical interest.”’

86384. SoLaANuM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
‘*“(No. 670. Arequipa, Peru.) Seeds from a field near Arequipa.”’

36385 and 36386. Stipa sp. Grass.
86885. ‘‘(No. 595a. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’ :

* 36386. ‘““(No. 682. Tiahuanaco, Bolivia.)’’
36387. 'TOLUIFERA Sp.

‘“‘(No. 395. Oruro, Bolivia). Seed, probably of a tropical tree, obtained
from an Indian woman.”’

36388 to 36390. Triticum spp. Wheat.
36388. ‘‘(No. 304.. Peru.)’’
36389. ‘‘(No. 394. Oruro, Bolivia.)’”’
36390. ‘‘(No. 396. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’

36391. TROPAEOLUM gp. Nasturtium.

‘“‘(No. 353. La Paz, Bolivia.) This nasturtium grew wild on the mountain
side above La Paz and was seen in other localities. The petals are deeply
laciniate.”’

86392. Triticum AESTIvUM L. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

‘**(No. 398. Oruro, Bolivia.)’’
363938. VictA FABA L. Broad bean.
“(No. 342. Cuzco, Peru.) Avas. A variety grown about 12 miles from
Cuzco and said to be good.”
36394. ORMOSIA sp.

‘““(No. 365. Cuzco, Peru.) Large red seeds, probably of a tropical tree,
obtained from an Indian medicine woman in Cuzco.”’

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86283 to 36484—Continued.
863895 to 36484. PHASEOLUS spp. Bean.
‘““The following numbers are varieties of beans collected by Mr. W. F. Wight
in various places during his South American trip. As found in the markets
these beans are very badly mixed, one of the packets containing more than 20
distinct varieties. These varieties have been sorted out of the various num-
bered packets secured by Mr. Wight and each variety given a separate number.
The sorting of the varieties has been done by Dr. D. N. Shoemaker, who has
also furnished the descriptions.’’ (Skeels.)
86395 to 36475. PHasEoLUS vuULGARIS L.

36395. ‘‘No. 1. (Arequipa, Peru. April 22, 1913.) White bean,
similar in shape to Pea bean, but variable in size. Selected from Wight’s
No. 284.”

86396. ‘‘No. 2. (Concepcion, Chile.) Caballeros. White, kidney
shaped. Selected from Wight’s No. 78.”’

36397. ‘‘No. 3. (Arequipa, Peru. April 22, 1913.) White, with very
light-yellow eye; resembles white P. coccineus in texture of skin.
Selected from Wight’s No. 285.”’

86398. ‘‘No.4. (Panguipulli, Chile.) White, like Pea bean, but longer.
Selected from Wight’s No. 145.”

86399. ‘‘No. 5. (Arequipa, Peru. April 22, 1913.) White, kidney
shaped, resembling white P. coccineus in texture of skin. Selected
from Wight’s No. 281.”’ :

86400. ‘No.6. (From Peru.) White.’’

86401. ‘No. 7. (Arequipa, Peru. April 22, 1913.) White, kidney
shaped, much like No. 5 (S. P. I. No. 36399). Selected from Wight’s
No. 283.” ;

36402. ‘No. 8. (Concepcion, Chile. February 10, 1913.) Very light

- yellow; size, shape, and pattern that of Horticultural Pole. Selected
from Wight’s No. 52.”’

36403. ‘“‘No. 9. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White, round. Selected from
Wight’s No. 337.”

36404. ‘“‘No. 10. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675, 676, 677, and 678,
from Arequipa, Peru, and No. 51, Bueye, from Concepcion, Chile.”’

36405. ‘‘No.11. (Avalitos. Concepcion, Chile.) Brownish terra cotta,
speckled with light yellow, and with darker eye. Selected from Wight’s
mo..71.."

36406. ‘‘No.12. (Chincha. Dr. Aguilar, Cuzco, Peru.) Light stippled
ground, with light-yellow markings. Not uniform in size. Selected
from Wight’s No. 671.”

36407. “No. 13. (Azufrados. Concepcion, Chile.) Coppery-yellow
self. Selected from Wight’s No. 76.”

36408. “No. 14. (Dr. Aguilar, Cuzco, Peru.) Reddish yellow self.
Selected from Wight’s No. 673.”

. 86409. “No. 15. (Del Norte. Dr. Aguilar, Cuzco, Peru.) Dun color
self. Selected from Wight’s No. 672.”

36410. “No. 16. (Avalitos. Concepcion, Chile.) Buff ground, with
markings from yellow to black. Uniform in size, shape, and pattern.
Selected from Wight’s No. 71.”

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362838 to 36484—Continued.

36411. ‘‘No.17. (Burros. Concepcion, Chile.) Dark fawn, about the
size of Medium beans. Selected from Wight’s No. 74.’’ r

36412. ‘No. 18. (Concepcion, Chile.) Light olive. Selected from
Wight’s No. 72.”

-86413. ‘No. 19. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Light yellow, with darker eye.
Selected from Wight’s No. 389.”’

86414. “No. 20. (Borito. Talcahuano, Chile.) Golden bronze green,
almost round. Selected from Wight’s No. 259.”

36415. ‘No. 21. (Manteco. Concepcion, Chile.) Yellow self. Uni-—
form in shape but not in size. Selected from Wight’s No. 75.”

36416. ‘“‘No. 22. (Panguipulli, Chile.) Buff self, with slightly darker
eye. Selected from Wight’s No. 144.”

36417. ‘“‘No. 23. (Arequipa, Peru.) Copper-orange self, straight kid-
ney shape. Selected from Wight’s No. 281.”

36418. ‘“‘No. 24. (Arequipa, Peru.) White ground, with reddish
blotches. Selected from Wight’s No. 282.”’

36419. ‘‘No. 25. (Concepcion, Chile.) White ground, half covered —
with dun, which is mostly covered with maroon blotches. Long, slightly
curved. Selected from Wight’s No. 50.” _

36420. ‘‘No. 26. (Concepcion, Chile.) White on one half, other end
buff with purple stripes. Selected from Wight’s No. 51.”

36421. “No. 27. (Concepcion, Chile.) White ground, buff markings, —
small. Selected from Wight’s No. 51.”

36422. ‘No. 28. (Arequipa, Peru.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675,
677, and 678. Half white, other half yellow buff, marked with deep
purple stripes; large, kidney shaped.”’

36423. ‘‘No.29. (Arequipa, Peru.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 282, 675,
677, 678, and 679. Half white, half red, even-margined pattern, long.” _

36424. ‘‘No.30. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, from
Aroquipa, Peru, and 357, from Oruro, Bolivia. White ground, mottled
with reddish brown; large, flat.”

36425. ‘No. 31. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337,
344, 350, and 389. White ground, blotched with black and purple-brown;
globular shape.”’

36426. ‘‘No.32. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White ground with round red spots;
flat. Selected from Wight’s No. 350.’

86427. ‘No. 33. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White stippled ground, with dark
purple around eye, and splashed over half the bean. Selected from
Wight’s No. 337.”

36428. ‘No. 34. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Yellowish stipple in smooth-mar-
gined pattern, overlaid with purplish stripe; long. Selected from
Wight’s No. 389.” ;

36429. ‘‘No.35. (Cuzco, Peru.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 357, 358,
373, and 377. White ground, spotted with dark reddish brown; fiat,
large.”’ |

36480. ‘No. 36. (Cuzco, Peru.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 357 and
361. White ground, spotted with black; large, long.”’

° 86481. ‘‘No.37. (Cuzco, Peru.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 373, 377,
and 383. Yellowish purple ground, striped with dark purple.”

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86432. ‘‘No. 38. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 358, 377, and 383, from
Cuzco, Peru, and No. 344, from Oruro, Bolivia. White ground with
brown blotches overlaid with purple stripes; globular.’’

86483. ‘‘No. 39. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337 and 350, from Oruro,
Bolivia, No. 373, from Cuzco, Peru, and No. 677, from Arequipa, Peru.
White ground blotched with reddish brown; flattened globular.”’

86484. ‘No. 40. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337,
350, and 389. Covered with purple splashes; round.”

36435. ‘‘No.41. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337 and
344. Yellowish purple ground, striped with dark purple and black;
round.”’

86486. ‘No. 42. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Yellowish ground, almost covered
by purple to black blotches and stripes; round. Selected from Wight’s
No. 337.’

36437. ‘No. 43. Selected from Wight’s No. 337, from Oruro, Bolivia,
and No. 358, from Cuzco, Peru. Yellowish buff; small, round.’’

85488. ‘‘No. 44. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337 and
389. Dark brown; small, round.’’

864389. ‘‘No. 45. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 350 and 389, from Oruro,
Bolivia, and Nos. 358 and 383, from Cuzco, Peru. Dark purple to black;
small, round.”’

36440. ‘‘No. 46. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 350 and 389, from Oruro,
Bolivia, and Nos. 338, 358, 373, 377, and 383, from Cuzco, Peru. Maroon;
small, globular.’’

33441. ‘‘No.47. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 338, 358, 373, 377, and 382,
from Cuzco, Peru, and Nos. 337, 358, and 389, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dun
colored, striped darker; small, round.”

836442. ‘‘No. 48. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337 and 389, from Oruro,
Bolivia, and Nos. 338, 358, 373, 377, and 383, from Cuzco, Peru. Dun
colored with purple blotches; small, round.”’

36448. ‘‘No. 49. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 282, 675, 676, 678, and 679,
from Arequipa, Peru, and No. 389, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dvn ground,
finely stenciled and broadly striped with dark purple; large, straight.’’

36444. “No. 50. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337 and 350, from Oruro,
Bolivia, and No. 282, from Arequipa, Peru. Dun ground, black striped;
long.”’

36445. ‘‘No.51. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675, 676, 677, 678, and 679,
from Arequipa, Peru. Dun ground, dark purple stripes and blotches;
long, square ended.”’

36446. ‘“‘No. 52. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Maroon, with broad white micro-
pylar stripe; round. Selected from Wight’s No. 337.”

36447. ‘No. 53. (Cuzco, Peru.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 358 and
383. Dun, with white micropylar stripes; small, round.”

36448. ‘“‘No.54. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Dun, with purple stripes and broad
white micropylar stripes. Selected from Wight’s No. 337.”

36449. ‘No. 55. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337,
350, and 389. Drab with broad white micropylar stripe; large, straight,
flat.”

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86283 to 36484—Continued.

36450. ‘‘No. 56. Selected from Wight’s No. 383, from Cuzco, Peru, and
No. 389, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dark drab with broad light micropylar
stripe; small, long.”’

36451. ‘‘No. 57. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 282, 675, 676, 677, and
678, from Arequipa, Peru, and Nos. 337 and 389, from Oruro, Bolivia.
Bluish purple with light-dun micropylar stripe.’’

36452. ‘‘No. 58. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 282, 675, 676, and 678,
from Arequipa, Peru, and Nos. 350 and 387, from Oruro, Bolivia. Purple-
brown with broad micropylar stripe; large, long, flat, broad.”

36453. ‘‘No. 59. Selected from Wight’s No. 146, from Panguipulli,
Chile, and from No. 389, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dun self, slightly darker
eye; ines straight.’’

36454. ‘“‘No. 60. (Panguipulli, Chile.) Purple-garnet self; long,
straight, square end. Selected from Wight’s No. 142.”

36455. ‘‘No. 61. (Panguipulli, Chile.) Dun self, with darker eye;
long, square end. Selected from Wight’s No. 148.”

36456. ‘No. 62. (Arequipa, Peru.) Dun, mottled with dark -purple;
very large, flat. Selected from Wight’s No. 579.”

36457. ‘‘No. 63. (Araucanos. Concepcion, Chile.) Much like Horti- —
cultural Pole. Selected from Wight’s No. 77.’’ -

36458. ‘‘No. 64. Selected from Wight’s No. 350, from Oruro, Bolivia,
and No. 383, from Cuzco, Peru. White, with black stripe from hilum to
to micropylar end.”’

36459. ‘‘No. 65. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675 and 677, from Are-
quipa, Peru. White, with brown stripe lengthwise of the hilum; large,
kidney shaped.”’

36460. ‘‘No. 66. (Arequipa, Peru.) White, purple blotch at hilum,
and Tigi -dun stripe on micropylar end, piece eye; large, round, square
ends.”

36461. “No. 67. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 677 and 678, from Are-
quipa, Peru, and Nos. 373 and 377, from Cuzco, Peru. Dun, with dark ~
blotches; large.”’

36462. ‘‘No. 68. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675, 677, and 679 from
Arequipa, Peru, and Nos. 358 and 383, from Cuzco, Peru. Dun, with
purplish markings; large.’’

36463. ‘‘No. 69. Selected from Wight’s No. 678, from Arequipa, Peru,
and Nos. 350 and 389, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dun, striped purple; fairly
large.”

36464. ‘‘No. 70. (Oruro, Bolivia.) Reddish chrome, size and pattern
like Kentucky Cutshorts. Selected from Wight’s No. 344.”

36465. ‘‘No. 71. (Concepcion, Chile.) Selected from Wight’s Nos. 51
and 73. Aliados. Light dun, splashed olive; straight, round ends.”’
36466. ‘‘No.72. Selected from Wight’s No. 73, from Concepcion, Chile,

and No. 338, from Cuzco, Peru. Light, with reddish markings; small.”

36467. ‘No. 73. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 675 and 677, from Are-
quipa, Peru, and Nos. 337, 344, and 350, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dark
purple, almost self; long.”’

36468. “No. 74. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 387 and 389, from Oruro,
Bolivia, and No. 377, from Cuzco, Peru.”’

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33 to 36484—Continued.

36469. ‘No. 75. Selected from Wight’s No. 677, from Arequipa, Peru,
and Nos. 337, 344, and 389, from Oruro, Bolivia. Dun; large.’’

36470. ‘‘No. 76. Selected from Wight’s Nos. 337 and 389, from Oruro,
Bolivia, No. 357, from Cuzco, Peru, and Nos. 51 and 73, from Concepcion,
Chile. Yellow or white, finely mottled; roundish.’’

36471. ‘‘No. 86. Mixed, oval, a little larger than Medium beans; colors
“various, dark.”’

36472. ‘No. 87. Flat, short, light colored, about the size of Medium

. beans; mixed.”’ }

36473. “‘No. 88. Globular, a little smaller than Marrows, colors various,
dark.”’ 2

36474. ‘‘No.89. Mixed. Dark-red self; short, rather flat; a little larger
than Medium beans.’’

36475. “No. 90. Large, yellow ground, mottled; straight, square ends;
mixed.”’

36476 to 36478. PHAsEoLUsS coccINgEUs L. Bean.

36476. ‘‘No.77. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White form of Scarlet Runner.
Selected from Wight’s No. 386.”

36477. ‘‘No.78. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White Runner. Selected from
Wight’s 388.”

36478. ‘‘No.79. (La Paz, Bolivia.) White Runner. Selected from
Wight’s No. 356.”’

36479 to 36484. PHasroLus LuNaTUs L. Lima bean.

36479. “No. 80. (Ica, Peru.) White; a thick form of ordinary flat
large Lima, very large.”’

86480. ‘No. 81. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White; a very large flat Lima.
Selected from Wight’s No. 388.”

36481. ‘“‘No. 82. (Arequipa, Peru.) White; large flat Lima.
Selected from Wight’s No. 286.”’

36482. ‘No. 83. (La Paz, Bolivia.) Almost white, stippled; flat,
of peculiar kidney shape. Selected from Wight’s No. 356.”

86483. ‘‘No. 84. (Oruro, Bolivia.) White, almost covered with
black; kidney shaped, larger at one end. Selected from Wight’s
No. 385." _

36484. ‘No. 85. (La Paz, Bolivia.) White, almost covered with
red; kidney shaped, larger at one end.”’

AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
: (Prunus persica Stokes.)

_ From Kurram Valley, Northwest Frontier Province, India. Presented by Mr.
_ Henry D. Baker, American consul, who secured them from Maj. G. J. Davis,
_ commandant, Kurram Militia, Parachinar, Kurram Valley. Received October
S11, 1913.

- The Shalil grows like a peach, which it much resembles, and has about the same
lossom. The flesh is yellow and sweet, but it isnot so juicy asthat ofapeach. Major
avis considers that it would be a particularly valuable fruit for cooking or canning,
the flesh, being harder than that of a peach, would probably not break so easily and
uld be more easily manipulated for such purposes. It grows at about 5,600 feet
svation. The only reference I can find to the Shalil in any book I have on India

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is in the Imperial Gazetteer of the Northwest Province, wherein it states as regards
the Kurram Valley: ‘The climate varies. In winter even Lower Kurram is very cold
and a bitter wind prevails, while in the summer it is hot and dry. Upper Kurram is
never unpleasantly hot, even in summer, while in winter snow covers the ground for
weeks. Wherever water is available for irrigation the soil is highly productive, but
owing to the absence of a settled government and the internal feuds of the people, the
cultivable area is not all under cultivation, and irrigation is carried on only by small
channels constructed and maintained by a single hamlet or family. . Apples, pears,
grapes, cherries, pomegranates, peaches, and a fruit peculiar to the Kurram and Tirah
known as Shalil also grows, and with improved communications fruit growing will
probably become an important industry. Famine is unknownin Kurram.’”’ (Baker.)

36486.. PHOENICOPHORIUM BORSIGIANUM (Koch) Stuntz. Palm.
(Stevensonia grandifolia Duncan.)

From the Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, curator,
Botanical Station. Received October 10,1913.

‘This noble palm, famous for its beauty, is one of a group of five confined exclusively
to the Seychelles Islands and each representing a single species. The tree in its
mature state is wholly destitute of spines, whereas in the young state the deep orange-
red petioles are clothed with black needlelike spines 1 to 3 inches long, and the young
leaves are orange beneath and mottled with orange-brown spotsabove. Thedifference
between the young and mature plants is so great that a person unfamiliar with the
palm would consider them as belonging to different species. The flower spike is from
3 to 6 feet in length, divided into numerous slender branches swollen at the base
and densely covered above with yellow flowers, each about a quarter of an inch in
diameter. The flowers are moneecious.’’ (Gardeners’ Chronicle, February 18, 1898,
p. 201.)

36487. NEPHROSPERMA VAN-HOUTTEANA (Wendl.) Balf.f. Palm.

From the Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, curator,
Botanical Station. Received October 10, 1913.

36488. Punrca GRANATUM L. Pomegranate.

From German East Africa. Presented by the Usumbwa Company, Nyembe-
Bulungwa, Post Tabora. Received October 22, 1913.

Cuttings.

36489 to 36491.

From Tutuila, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D. Stearns,
governor. Received October 14, 1913.

36489. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.
36490. CoLUBRINA AsIATIcA Brongn. 36491. IJpomonA sp.
36492 to 36496. Nicoriana TaBacum L. Tobacco. —

From Klaten, Java. Presented by the director of the Tobacco Experiment Sta-
tion, Klaten, at the request of the director, Department of Agriculture, Buiten-
zorg, Java. Received October 15, 1913.

Cigar-wrapper types grown under the following names:
36492. ‘No.1. Kanan.” 36495. ‘‘No. 4. Wonosobo.”’
36493. ‘“‘No.2. Y.”’ 36496. ‘No.5. Kedoe.”
36494. ‘No.3. E.”

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36497. GARCINIA OBLONGIFOLIA Champion.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. William J. Tutcher, Botanical and
_, Forestry Department. Received October 22, 1913.

ay tree with leaves shortly stalked, oblong, narrowed at the base, 24 to 3 inches
long, the upper onesalmost sessile. The yellow flowers produced in May are terminal
‘and unisexual, the males three to seven together and shortly pedunculate. Sepals
2 lines, petals nearly 5 lines long. Stamens consolidated into a solid mass, occupying
the center of the flower. The females are solitary and rather smaller. It is common
‘in the Happy Valley woods, Hongkong, but is not known to come from elsewhere.
The foliage is nearly the same as that of G. cambogia, but the male pedicels are much
shorter and the anthers more numerous.’ (Bentham’s Flora Hongkongensis, p. 25.)

36498 to 36527. Triticum AEsTIvuUM L. ‘ Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vil.)
From Tashkend, Turkestan. Presented by Dr. Richard Schroeder, Tashkend
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received October 14, 1913.

*‘Our Turkestan spring wheats are often sown in the late fall or in the winter and
do fairly well, though our winter is rather hard. They are sown on nonirrigated land
and stand drought exceedingly well, better than durum. The most of our precipi-
tation we get in the spring, maximum in March, the summer and fall being exceedingly
dry, some years without a drop of rain, so I think that our spring wheat will not
suit your Southern States, nor even your Central States, Kansas for instance, for they
must suffer from rust in rainy summers. But in California and Utah, where they do
not have summer rains, these wheats will probably be found of high value.’’ (Extract
from Dr. Schroeder’s letter, dated October 3/16, 1913.)

36498. ‘No. 181. Spring.”’ 36513. ‘‘No. 524. Winter.”
36499. ‘No. 251. Spring.”’ 36514. ‘‘No. 528. Winter.’’
36500. ‘No. 341. Spring.’ 36515. ‘No. 537. Spring.’’
36501. ‘‘No. 357. Spring.’’ 36516. ‘No. 553. Winter.’
36502. ‘‘No. 370. Spring.” 36517. ‘‘No. 622. Winter.’

' 36503. ‘No. 371. Spring.”’ 36518. ‘No. 639.' Winter.”
«86504. ‘No. 414. Winter.” 36519. ‘No. 694. Spring.”’
x 36505. ‘No. 420. Spring.” 36520. ‘‘No. 708. Spring.’
36506. ‘‘No. 421. Spring.’ 36521. ‘‘No. 787. Winter.”’
36507. ‘‘No. 424. Winter.”’ 36522. ‘‘No. 792. Winter.”’
36508. ‘No. 432. Winter.”’ 36523. ‘No. 800. Winter.”
36509. ‘No. 433. Spring.’’ 36524. ‘‘No. 804. Winter.’’
36510. ‘No. 435. Winter.”’ 36525. ‘‘No. 888. Winter.’’
36511. ‘No. 438. Winter.”’ 36526. ‘No. 889. Winter.”
36512. ‘No. 520. Winter.”’ 386527. ‘No. 896. Winter.’’

$6528. Huipsiscus wAIMEAE X(?).

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. E. V. Wilcox, Hawaii Agricultural
Experiment Station. Received October 24, 1913.

“Ruth Wilcox. A very vigorous, freely branching shrub with good foliage, upright
TOW 1, and ic Wks bark. Leaves cordate, Spc blunt, ee to 44 inches oiled

: duncle 1 inch long. Flower opens at noon, lasts two days, has delicate perfume.
est white thus far bred. Self seeding.

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‘‘A hybrid between the varieties May Damon [described as itself a hybrid between
two native varieties, Kawai white and Beatrice], atid Knudsen white, one of the three
horticultural forms of the native Hibiscus waimeae.’’ (Wilcox and Holt, Ornamental
Hibiscus in Hawaii, Bul. 29, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station.)

36529. ARBUTUS CANARIENSIS Duhamel. Madronho.
From Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. George V. Perez. Received
October 23, 1913.

‘“The madronho is becoming very rare here, but it is still found in the mountain
ravines. It will not stand frosts.’’ (Perez.)

‘It is one of the most beautiful shade trees that is grown around Naples and should
be tested for park and street purposes in Florida and southern California. Its clean
pink and green bark and dark-green foliage make it a most strikingly beautiful object.”
( Fairchild.)

36530. SPHENOSTYLIS STENOCARPA (Hochst.) Harms.
From Amani, German East Africa. Presented by Dr. A. Zimmerman, director,
Kaiserliches Biologische Landwirtschaftlichen Institut. Received October 13,
1913.

See S. P. I. No. 31194 for previous introduction and description.

$6531. Diospyros KAKI L. f. . Persimmon.

From Sibpur, near Calcutta, India. Presented by the Superintendent, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received October 20, 1913.

36532. ANNONA MURICATA L. _ Soursop.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Collected by Mr. R. A. Young, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received September 6, 1913.

‘‘A seedling soursop producing fruits weighing up to 14 pounds each. Collected
July 28, 1913. On the authority of Mr. T. F. Sedwick, the quality may be said to be
unusually fine. Fruit of this flavor would make a very delicious sherbet. The tree
is in the yard of Mr. Frank Cooke, in the Kaimuk district of Honolulu.” ( Young.)

36533. ORyzA LONGISTAMINATA A. Chev. and Roehrich.
Perennial rice.
From Nogent-sur-Marne, France. Presented by the director, Jardin Colonial.

Received October 24, 1913.
‘‘Seeds of perennial rice discovered in French West Africa by M. Ammann, chief
of the chemical service of this establishment.”’
A full discussion of this interesting variety is given in La agriculture pratique des
pays chauds, vol. 11, pt. 1, pp. 89 to 94 and 265 to 278, and vol. 11, pt. 2, pp. 433 to
458 (1911).

36534. CucuUMIS MELO L. 3 Muskmelon.
From Leghorn, Italy. Presented by Mr. Leon Pohm de Sauvanne, American
vice consul. Received October 22, 1913.
‘“‘This melon has a cream-white flesh or pulp, is very aromatic and sweet, has a
smooth skin, measures about 64 by 84 inches, and weighs from 4 to 5 pounds.”
(De Sauvanne.)

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$6535. BrErLLucrA COSTARICENSIS Cogniaux. Papaturro agrio.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Department of
_ Agriculture. Received October 27, 1913.

“Shrub with large flowers and yellow fruits of the size of a gooseberry, and with
strongly pronounced taste, between sweet and sour. Known only in the valley of
Diquis, and the name given it by Wercklé does not appear very appropriate.”’ (Pit-
tier, Las Plantes Usuales de Costa Rica, 1908.)

$6536 to 36545.

From Petrograd, Russia. Presented by Mr. Raphael Zon, of the U. S. Forest
Service, who secured them from Mr. W. A. Dubiansky, Imperial Botanic Gar-
den, Petrograd. Received October 25, 1913.

36536 to 36540. CaLLicoNUM spp.
386536. CALLIGONUM ARBORESCENS Litw.
““Trans-Caspian Kara Kum.”

Distribution.—A shrub about 10 feet high, found in the region of south-
western Asia east of the Caspian Sea. This species and the one following
have proved excellent sand binders in Turkestan. (SeeS. P. I. Nos. 9583
and 9594.)

36537. CALLIGONUM CAPUT-MEDUSAE RUBICUNDUM Herder.
‘“Trans-Caspian Kara Kum.”’

86538. CALLIGONUM CAPUT-MEDUSAE Schrenk.
*“Trans-Caspian Kara Kum.

86539. CALLIGONUM ERIOPODUM Bunge.
‘“Trans-Caspian Kara Kum.”’

36540. CaLLiconuM seTosum Litw.
“‘Trans-Caspian Kara Kum.”’

386541. ELYMUS sp. :

**4 good fodder grass which stands a great deal of alkali in the soil, but requires
some moisture.’’ (Zon.)

36542 to 36544. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA L. Oleaster.
36542. ‘Forma spontanea Litw. Stands alkali and sandy soil well.’’
(Zon.)

36543. ‘‘Forma sphaerocarpa Litw. Buchara. It is not afraid of frosts;
grows equally well on very alkaline and shifting sands. The fruit is
less palatable than that of E. angustifolia forma culta or E. angustifolia
spontanea.”’ (Zon.)

36544. ‘Forma culia Litw. Trans-Caspian prairie, Buchara. In gar-
denson sandy soils of the valley of the River Amu-Darya. Fairly palat-
able edible fruit.’’ (Zon.)

86545. AELUROPUS LITTORALIS (Gouan) Parl.
ix... **A splendid grass for sands. It yields hay of high quality; is not afraid of
____-very heavy frosts.’” (Zon.) P

46 to 36548. Avena sativa L. Oat.

_ From Petrograd, Russia. Presented by Mr. Basil Benzin, Department of Agri-
culture. Received February 12, 1913.

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36546 to 36548— Continued.

36546. ‘‘(No. 20.) Local oats, unirrigated, from Vernoe district, Semiryet-
chensk Province. Crop 1912.’ (Benzin.)

‘“‘A commercial sample of a small yellow oat, probably of the Sixty-Day
type (C. I. No. 750).”” (C. W. Warburton.)

36547. ‘‘(No. 111.) Oats, from Pishpek district, Semiryetchensk Province.
Crop 1912.” (Benzin.) :
‘An ordinary commercial sample. Grain of the Sixty-Day type, but
lighter in color (C. I. No. 716.) (C. W. Warburton.)
36548. ‘‘(No. 114.) Swedish Select oats, irrigated, from Tashkend dis-
trict, Syr-Darya Province. Crop 1912.’ (Benzin.)
‘““Typical of the variety (C. I. No. 717).”’ (C. W. Warburton.)

36549. CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) Taub. Guar bean.
From Whittier, Cal. Presented by Mr. R. 8. Woglum, of the Department of
Agriculture. Received October 29, 1913.

“During the summer of 1911 I collected a few seeds of the Gawarfulli bean at Nag-
pur, Central Provinces, India. This seed was planted this spring in our garden here
in Whittier and we secured about 30 plants.’”’ (Woglum.)

36550. PAHUDIA RHOMBOIDEA (Blanco) Prain. Tindalo.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester, hor-
ticulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station. Received
November 1], 1913.

‘A large forest tree, attaining a height of 25 meters. The tindalo is one of our most _

valuable timber trees and is not found outside of the Philippines. It would unques-
tionably succeed well in Porto Rico and Panama, but is too tender for Florida.”
( Wester.)

‘“‘The tindalo is a tree reaching a height of 25 to 30 meters [80 to 90 feet] ow, a
diameter of 60 to 80 cm. [24 to 32 inches], occasionally up to 120 cm. [4 feet]. It
is usually without buttresses and has a somewhat regular bcle 12 to 15 meters [37 to 46
feet] in length. The crown, one-half the height of the tree, is broad spreading, base
shaped, semiopen, and partly deciduous during the dry season. The tindalo has a
wide distribution throughout the islands, but is not abundant. It is found scattered
usually on dry, shallow, or rocky soil on the low ridges and hills along the coast. Less
frequently it is scattered in the edges of the dipterocarp forests. The bark is about
10 mm. [two-fifths of an inch] in thickness, creamy yellow in color, and has an uneven ©
surface, due to the saucerlike depressions made by the shedding of the outer layer.
It is covered with numerous corky pustules, and sheds in scroll-shaped patterns.
The inner bark is brownish yellow in color. The leaves are alternate, simple, com-
pound, with three [sometimes four] pairs of leaflets. These are smooth with white
bloom beneath, from 34 to 10 cm. [14 to 4 inches] long and from 3 to 5 cm. [1 to 2
inches] wide. The sapwood is white to creamy brown; the heartwood is yellowish red,
becoming very dark with age. It is heavy, hard, durable, not difficult to work, has —
a fine, usually straight grain, takes a beautiful finish, and is almost free of the defect
of warping. Tindalo has the following uses: Fine furniture, cabinet making, fine
interior finish (doors, floors, stairways, panels, etc.), railway ties, shipbuilding, and
general construction purposes.”’ (Whitford, Principal Forest Trees of the Philippines,
p. 39.)

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$6551 to 36560. Mepricaco sativa L. Alfalfa.

From Poona, India. Presented by Rao Sahib G. K. Kelkar, Extra Deputy

_ Director of Agriculture. Received November 3, 1913.

Description by Mr. Gammie, Imperial Cotton Specialist, taken from Mr. Forster
-Main’s letter dated April 4, 1913.

_ “From botanical examination it seems that the specimens do not show practically
any appreciable difference, the only slight differences which were noticed being the
more or less hairy nature of the leaves, the prominent or obscure toothing of their
‘margins, the greater or less emargination of their tips and the smaller or larger size of
the same.”’

36551. ‘“‘(No. 1.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from
Manavadar. Has small obovate-cunegate leaflets three-fourths to 1 inch long
by one-fifth to one-fourth inch broad, hairy on the under surface, midrib, and
nerves, with the apex emarginate and retuse.’’

36552. ‘‘(No. 2.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from

__ Rajkot. Has less hairy leaflets with less prominent teeth.”

836553. ‘‘(No. 3.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from
Palitana No.1. Teeth of leaflets more prominent.”’

86554. ‘‘(No. 4.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from
Palitana No. 2. More or less like Manavadar No.1. (S. P. I. No. 36551.)’’

36555. ‘“‘(No. 5.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from
Bhownugger. Less hairy, large leaflets 14 to 14 inches long by one-fourth
to one-half inch, oblanceolate, less emarginate, teeth rather obscure.”’

36556. ‘‘(No. 6.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from
Bhownugger (Umrala). Teeth of leaflets prominent, leafiets small, hairy,
less emarginate. The flowers showed no difference.”’

36557. ‘(No. 7.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed obtained from
Bhownugger (Godhra). Teeth of leaflets prominent, leaflets small, hairy,
less emarginate.”’

36558. ‘‘(No. 8.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden eta seed obtained from
Bhownugger (Botad). Leaflets small, teeth prominent.’’

36559. ‘“‘(No. 9.) Grown at Ganeshkhind Garden from seed acd from
Bhownugger (Kundla). Leaflets small, teeth prominent.”’

36560. ‘“(No. 10.) From Junaghar. A new sample for your trial.’’

$6561. RoLiiniA ORTHOPETALA A. DC.

Seeds from S. P. I. No. 22512 grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station,
{ : Miami, Fla., in 1912. Received November 6, 1913.
“From its behavior at Miami this tree promises to be a success in south Florida.
[lt should be tried on the edge of the Everglades. Mrs. Fairchild and I both found
he fruit delicious.’ .(David Fairchild.)
. L: ee S. P. I. No. 27579 for previous introduction and description and Plate I for an
lustration of a fruiting branch of this tree.

3962. ANNONA CHERIMOLA X SQUAMOSA.

Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla., from Garden No.
1803, tree B. Received November 3, 1913.
“A fruit resulting from the cross of S. P. I. No. 26731, Annona cherimola, 2 , and S.
No. 26741, Annona squamosa, 3. I made this cross in May, 1910. The work
as § done between f five and six o’clock in the evening, as you know squamosa pollen
ripe at — time. The petals of the cherimola were forced open and the pollen
ropped in.” (Simmonds.)

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36563 and 36564.

From Chang Chun, Manchuria. Presented by Dr. R. J. Gordon, Irish Presby-
terian Mission. Received October 25, 1913. f°

36563. LrESPEDEZA sp. 36564. Me.imorus apa Desr.

36565 and 36566. Lxyum usiraTissimum L. Flax.

From Bombay, Poona, India. Presented by Mr. William Burns, economic
botanist. Received November 1, 1913.

36565. ‘“‘From Punjab. Flax which is grown after the rice crop.’”’ (Burns.)

86566. ‘‘From the United Provinces, Jalaun district. Grown at the Orai
farm. Flax which is grown after the rice crop.”’ (Burns. )

36567 and 36568.

From Santa Cruz, Argentina. Presented by Mr. H. W. Reynard. Received
November 7, 1913.

36567. FABIANA IMBRICATA Ruiz and Pavon. (?)

“¢ Matta verde. Grows on mud flats and river valleys; is of a softer nature than
the Matta negra and does not attain quite such a height, about 2 feet to 2 feet
6 inches.’”’ (Reynard.)

‘*An evergreen shrub of heathlike appearance, Sad abit reaching 6 to 8
feet in diameter and in height; erect in habit when young, ultimately spreading. —
Branches downy, long, and tapered, densely furnished with short, slender
twigs, from one-half to 2 inches long. These twigs are themselves com-—
pletely covered with tiny, pointed, 3-angled leaves, one-twelith inch long, —
and, in June, are each terminated by a solitary pure white flower. Corolla —
five-eighths to three-fourths inch long, tubular, but narrowing towards the base,
with the rounded shallow lobes at the apex reflexed; calyx bell shaped, one
twelfth inch long.

‘“‘Native of Chile; introduced in 1838. This beautiful shrub is unfortunately
rather tender, and at Kew, although it occasionally survives the winter, has —
never been a success in the open. In milder and more upland localities it is
a shrub of great beauty, flowering freely and transforming each branch into a
slender raceme of blossom. It likes a light soil, and can be increased easily*
by late summer cuttings in gentle heat.”” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy ~
in the British Isles, vol. 1, pp. 549-550.)

86568. BERBERIS sp. Barberry.

““Califata. A prickly plant, very hardy, attains a height of about 5 feet, has _
a little black berry which is eaten by the natives of the country; grows in cor /
ners sheltered from the wind in little clumps of from 5 to 15 bushes, but occa- —
sionally one sees a bush standing alone on the high pampas.’’ (Reynard.)

36569 and 36570.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for the ~
Department of Agriculture. Received November 7, 1913.
36569. EvoNYMUS sp.

““(No. 1889a. Hsiao wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 27, —
1913.) A very small Eunoymus, somewhat like £. radicans, but of upright —
growth. Rare, found inastony bank. Of value as a small lining shrub along ©
pathways and shrubbery beds.’’ (Meyer.)

Inventory 37, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE |.

FRUITING BRANCH OF THE ROLLINIA (ROLLINIA ORTHOPETALA A. DC.). (S. P. 1. No.
36561.)

A Brazilian fruit closely related to the cherimoyaandsugar-apple. Itis perhapsa more showy
fruit than either, the carpels being tinged with orange, and certainly deserves the praise
given it by Baker, Fischer, and others. Natural-size photograph (P10149FS), by E. L. Cran-
dall, of fruit borne at the Miami Field Station by S. P. I. No. 22512, August 21, 1912.

Inventory 37, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE ll.

THE TACACO, A COSTA RICAN VEGETABLE (POLAKOWSKIA TACACO PITTIER).

These fruits are borne on a rapidly growing vine resembling other cucurbit vines. They are
picked green, boiled in water, and form a favorite addition to vegetable soups, or are
pickled. It is a near relative of the chayote (Chayota edulis). Natural-size photograph
(P6119FS), by E. L. Crandall, of S. P. I. No. 26245, November 19, 1909. (See S. P. I. No. 36592. )

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9 and 36570—Continued.

30570. Lirom sp. Lily.

a (No. 1033. Hsiao wu tai shan, Chibli Province, China. August 4, 1913.)

ae lily of vigorous growth, bearing orange-red flowers, which have dark spots

_ _ ontheirpetals. Cultivated in Tiélingtemple. Of use asan ornamental garden

__ perennial for the cooler sections of the United States; can stand considerable
_ shade.”’ ( Meyer.)

36571 and 36572. Rusvs sp. Blackberry.
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. J. E. van der Laat, director,
_ Department of Agriculture, at the request of Mr. Carlos Wercklé. Received
December 13. 1913.
36571. “‘Castille blackberry, famous on account of its cicada size
__ and taste.”’ (Van der Laat.)
36572. “‘Stone blackberry, famous on account of its extraordinary size and
taste.” (Van der Laat.)

=

3. . Bacrris ttruis Benth. and Hook. Palm.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by the Department of Agriculture, San
Jose. Received December 16, 1913.

“By far the largest and best variety.”

_ “Near Guilielma (Bactris) speciosa, from which, however, it is easily distinguished.
This species of palm grows in Costa Rica on the eastern slope in the luxuriant primeval
forests at an altitude oi from 2,500 to 4,000 feet. The mealy fruits, about the size and
shape of a large pigeon’s egg, have when cooked very much the taste of potatoes,
and form in many places one of the principal foods among the Indians. At San
ose and Cartago I saw this fruit piled up in heaps in the market, whither it had been
brought for sale by the Indians from Orosi. It is called by the inhabitants Pechevaye.”’
ested, Videnskabelige Meddelelser. 1858. p. 46.)

ALEURITEs MONTANA (Lour.) Wils. Mu-yu (wood-oil) tree.
a Tak Hing, southern China. Presented by Rev. J. K. Robb, American
Satefoeuied Presbyterian Church. Received December 27, 1913.
3 of a tree that is iound in this vicinity. The natives tell me that the oil is
‘tracted irom the seeds, and even by their crude methods of operation the yield is
muct ck ces per cent of the total weight. This seems rather large to me, though I
st confess to complete ignorance on the subject."’ (Robb.)

sn 5. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA L. Mangosteen.
a Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by the Department of Agriculture. Re-
bd Resivad November 4, 1913.

Soya max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.

_ {Glycine hispida Maxim.)
from Fakumen, Manchuria. Presented by Dr. S. A. Ellerbeck, Mukden Hos-
pital, who secured them irom Mr. F. W. S. O'Neill, Fakumen. Received
_ November 1, 1913.
A be mn called white eyebrow bean. This is the nearest I can obtain to the bean you
mm. It is said that this bean produces plenty of oil. The name seems to arise
the white edge from which the sprouts come’ (O’ Neill.)

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34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36577 to 36587. Triticum AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. G. Valder, at

the request of Mr. W. M. Carne, of the Department of Agriculture. Received

November 7, 1913.

36577. ‘Bathurst No. 2.” 36583. “Jonathan.’’
36578. ‘‘Cedar.’’ 36584. ‘‘Wagga No. 19.”
86579. ‘Cleveland.’ 36585. ‘‘Warren.”’
36580. ‘Cowra No. 3.” 36586. “‘Rymer.’’
36581. ‘‘Genoa.”’ 36587. ‘‘Thew.’’

36582. “John Brown.” ;
36588. BENZOIN sp. ;
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:

From Chang Ning, Kiangsi, via Swatow, China. Presented by Rey. C. E. Bous- ©
field, American Baptist Mission. Received October 28, 1913. :
‘Seeds of a large shrub which grows on the hills here. The berries and leaves are ~
very fragrant and are used by the Chinese as a flavoring for their food.”’ (Bousjield.) —

86589. Cirrus GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. Pomelo.
Received from Mr. Robert A. Young, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Septem-
ber 6, 1913.

‘‘Seeds irom pomelos estimated to be at least 6 inches in diameter, served on the ©
S. S. Manchuria from Hongkong to San Francisco. The fruit was served broken into —
sections. The flesh was white and sweet, with scarcely any acidity, and was very
agreeable to the taste. The texture was rather coarse. The steward said they came
from Canton and were called Canaloni (?) melons.’ ( Young.)

36590 to 36592.
From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Department of ’
Agriculture. Received November 11, 1913. BS

36590 and 36591. Licanra pLatypus (Hemsl.) Fritsch. Sansapote. |
36590. ‘‘Seeds of the smaller sansapote from the Pacific coast. Large ~

fruit with highly aromatic and sweet flesh; very good.”’ (Wercklé.) ©
36591. ‘‘Seeds of the large sansapote from the Atlantic slope, at 500 —
meters altitude; fruit weighs up to 4 pounds; one of the best fruits, by ©

many people preferred to Achradelpha (Lucuma) mammosa.”’ (Wercklé.) —

86592. PoLaKowSskKIA TACACO Pittier. Tacaco. 7

‘A cucurbitaceous plant, the fruit of which is used as a green vegetable. It
is & near relative to the chayote, but the fruit is smaller, fusiform, set with stiff
spines at the base, and of quite a distinct taste. It is one of the primitive foods —
of the native Indians of Costa Rica, where it grows wild in fresh, shady places ©
of the temperate region, and its use as a vegetable has been readily adopted by ©
the Spanish Costa Ricans. Nowadays the plant is at least semicultivated on —
the central plateau. To grow it, a whole mature fruit is set in a rich, loose leaf _
mold, with the spiny end up and almost showing at the surface. The vines —
spread on the ground or on low bushes or supports. The fruits, which are about :
24 inches long and 14 inches broad, hang from short peduncles and are picked ~
when still green. After taking away the basal spines, they are boiled in water _
either whole or cut into small pieces, or pickled, or made into preserves. They —
are also a favorite addition to the native vegetable soups.’’ (H. Pittier.)

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For previous introductions, see 8. P. I. Nos. 26244 and 26245. ;
For an illustration of the fruit of this cucurbit, see Plate IT. ;

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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 35

$6593 to 36595. CoLocasia sp. Dasheen.
Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

- 86598. ‘‘A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen (or taro) in which the flesh,
when baked or boiled, is dry and mealy, of good flavor, and creamy white
in color. The large corms on exposure to the air for a time after cooking,
however, may become slightly grayish in color. (Grown from a single hill
selected from S. P. I. No. 15395 in 1911. The crop was tested for its edible
qualities in 1912 and again in 1913. In the former year the quality was

a uniform. Inthe latter a number of plants produced tubers of quality differing

from the above, though the bulk of the crop was uniform. The variation
was quite possibly due to the accidental mixing of other tubers before

’ planting.)’”’ (R.A. Young.)

ms ° 86594. ‘‘A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh when

cooked is mealy, slightly nutty in flavor, and grayish white in color. (The

source of this selection is the same as for S. P. I. No. 36593.)’’ (R.A. Young.)

86595. ‘‘A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh when
baked or boiled is creamy white in color, moist, and of fair flavor. The flesh
of the corms sometimes becomes slightly grayish a short time after cooking.
(The source of this selection is the same as that of S. P. I. Nos. 36593 and
36594.) Mixed with the foregoing were some tubers of 8. P. I. No. 36595,
in which the flesh of the corms is grayish white, mealy, and slightly nutty
when cooked.”’ (R. A. Young.)

36596. PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM L. Ginseng.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Miss Katharine Wambold, through
the American consul general. Received November 8, 1913.

_ “It is very difficult to grow the plants, the Koreans tell me. They start them in

small masses of stones. It takes several years to get even small plants. September,

I am told, is the proper time to buy seeds. However, it is becoming increasingly

lifficult to obtain them.”’ (Wambold.)

36597. SoLANUM QUITOENSE Lamarck.

From Santander-Quilichao, Colombia. Presented by Mr. D.G. Prado. Received
P November 7, 1913.

-“Tulo. A fruit resembling a tomato. The fruit, when ripe, is yellow, has a sour,
pleasant taste, and is used to make cooling drinks. It lasts 8 or 10 days after cut,
nd in the States it may be cultivated with profit to supply the soda fountains with a
ruit to make flavoring extracts. I believe it can be grown in Florida, California,

id Texas.’ (Prado.)

36598. LAGENARIA VULGARIS Ser. Gourd.
_ From Lagos, Southern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. J. A. de Gage, King’s College,
____ Lagos, at the request of Mr. G. Regnard, Port Louis, Mauritius. Received
November 7, 1913.
6599. JUGLANS AUSTRALIS Griseb. Walnut.
_ From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by Mr. A. J. Ziibiaur, through Mr.
2 _W. F. Wight, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. . Received November 10, 1913.
ns Seeds secured from some locality in the north of Argentina. This species occurs
fom Tucuman northward to the Bolivian frontier, and possibly even beyond.”’

86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36600. Linum usrraTissrmum LL.

From Bombay, Poona, India. Presented by Mr. William Burns, economi
botanist. Received November 13, 1913.

‘‘From Benares, United Provinces.’’ (Burns.) x

36601. Maus sp. Apple.

From Tsingchowfu, Shantung, China. Presented by Rev. W. H. Hayes. Re-
ceived November 6. 1913. 4

‘“‘Tin-kin apple. A species of crab apple which I found to make an admirable
grafting stock. Seeds were secured from a perfectly ripe fruit which was grown in
my garden from trees which I had set out for grafting purposes. It is not easy to get
seed from the Chinese, as they almost always pull the fruit before it is ripe.”’ (Hayes.)

36602. CasrmmrRoA EDULIS La Llave. ~ _ White sapote.

From Pasadena, Cal. Presented by Mr. Knowles A. Ryerson. Received Novem-
ber 15, 1913.

‘* Harvey. Grown at Sierra Madre, Cal. It is the best variety growing in southern
California at the present time. This particular tree is growing at the foot of the
mountains in a soil which is pure, coarse, decomposed granite. It never receives
irrigation of any description and but scant cultivation, yet bears enormous crops
every year. The frost of last January (1913) caught a few of the blossoms only.”
( Ryerson.)

Distribution.—A tree found from the States of Sinaloa and Durango, in Mexico
southeastward to Guatemala. r

For an illustration of the fruit and leaves of the white sapote, see Plate ITT.

36603 to 36605.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Chester J. Hunn, assistant horticul-
turist, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. Received November 17, 1913.

36603. PrrRsEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado
(P. gratissima Gaertn. f.) :

(No. 149. Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station.) ‘About 20 years age
Admiral Beardsley, leaving Guatemala for Hawaii, carried with him a numbe
of avocados for consumption on the way. He saved two seeds, wrapping them
in cotton-wool and packing them in ice. Arriving in Honolulu, he gave one
seed to Judge Wiedeman and the other to Mrs. E. K. Wilder. The former was
planted at 1402 Punahou Street, now occupied by the McDonald, and although
both seeds grew, the McDonald is far superior in quality and blooms earlier. _

‘‘Form roundish to spherical; size medium to medium large; cavity sma
shallow, and flaring; stem somewhat slender and very long, varying from 6
inches to 15 inches in length; surface undulating, very hard, coriaceous, and
markedly pitted; color dark olive green to purple with small, very abundant,
irregular-shaped yellowish dots; apex a mere dot, slightly depressed; skin
very thick and woody, separating freely from the pulp; flesh yellow in color,
running into green at the skin, fine grained, oily, and somewhat buttery, 75
per cent of fruit; seed fairly large, roundish, conical, just a trifle loose inthe
cavity; flavor rich and nutty. Season July to January. |

“The tree is quite vigorous, but tends to grow upward rather than to branch |
out, possibly due to confinement. This ‘pear’ is especially noteworthy, since |
it will keep for a long time after being removed from the tree. Mr. G. P. Wilder }
reports that he has kept the fruit for 2} weeks after removal from the tree. |
The tree carried fruit over through the blossoming period of the following |
season. Height 40 feet, spread 20 feet. : 4

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THE ROSA MANGO OF BAHIA, BRAZIL. (S. P. I. Nos. 36688 AND 36841.)

This is one of the commonest named varieties in Brazil. It is of a very striking rich rose-
red color, has a medium-sized stone, and is said to be of good quality. It reproduces
itself from seed, ripens in December, and appears to be a free fruiter. Natural-size
photograph (P15389FS), by Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, Bahia, Brazil, December 15, 1913.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 37

6603 to 36605—Continued.
4 “‘Valuable as a late avocado. Its woody skin, which is really a shell, is in its

favor for shipping.’”’ (Higgins, Hunn, and Holt, Bulletin No. 25, Hawaii
Agricultural Experiment Station, The Avocado in Hawaii, p. 43.)

Cuttings.
# 36604. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(No. 1035. ,Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. ) “The nutmeg
avocado. Fruit from the original [McDonald] avocado tree of the Guatemala
___ or ‘hard-shelled’ type was collected in December, 1907. A seedling grown from
this seed was placed in the orchard on March 17, 1908. This tree came into
bearing in December, 1911, four years from seed.

“Form roundish to spherical; size medium; cavity small, shallow: and flaring;
stem short and inclined to be thick; surface undulating, very hard; coriaceous
and markedly pitted; color aoe purple to black, with very abundant,
irregular-shaped yellowish dots; apex a mere dot, slightly depressed; skin very
thick and woody, separating fairly well from the pulp; flesh yellow in color,
running into green at the skin, fine-grained, a trifle juicy, oily, and somewhat
buttery, 68 per cent of the fruit; seed large, roundish, flattened at the base, fitting
tightly in the cavity; flavor rich and nutty. Season late. This tree is quite

_ vigorous and is pyramidal in shape. Height 15 feet, spread 8 feet.’’ (Hunn, in
_ Annual Report of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, 1912, p. 38.)
Cuttings. |
86605. Carica papaya L. Papaya.
“No. 2762. A type of papaya which bears two forms of fruit, round and oval.

Mr. Higgins, in the papaya bulletin, calls these two types the pentandra and
_ elongata.”” (Extract from C. J. Hunn’s letier dated December 4, 1913.)

“The fruit of this type which I tested was of the round form and, though
yellow and fully ripe, was so firm that it could scarcely be dented with the
fingers. The flesh was rather thin but of very good quality.”’ (R.A. Young.)

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5¢ 506. PLEIOGYNIUM SOLANDRI (Benth.) Engler.

x From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. F. Bailey, director,
y _ Department of Agriculture and Stock. Received November 13, 1913.

“These seeds are from a tree growing here which has not fruited before for years.”
Bailey.)

“A moderate-sized tree, the trunk occasionally acquiring a very great thickness.
imber soft when cut, though it afterwards becomes hard and tough. Diameter 24
36 inches, height 40 to 60 feet.’’ (Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 599.)

607. PRUNUS sp. Plum.
_ From Siberia. Presented by Mr. Ustin Gudjakoff, at the request of Mr. Frank N.
Meyer. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., Novem-
Aw 8, 1913.

ellow Ussurian plum, very hardy, and its fruits possess a fine characteristic
_ Could be used in hybridization work to create perfectly hardy plums for cold
s.”’ (Extract from F. N. Meyer's letter, February 4, 1918.)

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08. ALEURITES FoRDII Hemsley. Tung (wood-oil) tree.

I rom China. Presented by Mr. J. L. Young, Chinese Agricultural Commissioner,
ee acree. Ill. Received November 17, 1913.

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, 3 .

‘‘These nuts were gathered from the best oil-producing district in Szechwan Proy-
ince. The trees are quite large, sometimes attaining a height of approximately 30
or more feet and a diameter of from 15 to 20 inches. The branches are spreading, the
leaves are rather large, smooth, and more or less heart shaped. The tree thrives in
many parts of China, but does best in the upper Yangtze Valley, and in some portions
of the southern part of the country. The tree grew wild a few years back, when
attempts were made to cultivate it. When cultivated, the kernels are planted in
garden beds something like the nurseries in this country, and when the young plants
become a foot and a half high, they are transplanted into a favorable location and
soil about 20 feet apart each way, and the soil is kept well stirred between them until
the trees come into bearing. Under favorable conditions the tree begins to bear
at about three years, but in ordinary cases about four years are necessary to bring
fruit.’’ ( Young.)

36609. RusBus sp. Raspberry.
From New York. Presented by Dr. Ira Ulman. Received November 18, 1913.

‘“‘This plant resulted from a series of crosses of every sort of promising berry, both
oi European and domestic variety, I could obtain from abroad, some 212 (if my memory
serves me rightly), the remarkable feature of which is that in flavor it partakes of the
Rubus idaeus quality, in growth characteristics.totally unlike any sort I know of.
‘The canes in spring grow 3 to 4 feet and come into full fruit June 15, which of itself
is an unusual feature, on laterals quite like other sorts. There is a very heavy crop
till August, then these canes begin to wither; meanwhile, terminal buds start, as do
new canes. These grow up straight 6 feet or more, and now on the terminal of the cane
flowers from 50 to 125 in number appear, and from this on to frost these canes are
covered with buds, blossoms, and unripe fruit. Frost finds them covered as above
described, and literally thousands are frozen. The plants sucker so freely that I have
counted 50 to one plant.’’ (Ulman.)

36619 to 36616.

From Dodoma, German East Africa. Presented by Mr. W. Sperling, Kaiserliche
Bezirksamtmann. Received November 13, 1913.
36610 to 36615. Hocus sorexum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
36610. ‘‘Utwasimba. Stems without sugar; grain suitable for making ~
native beer and meal.’’ (Sperling.) |
*“(C. I. 550.) Apparently a pink kafir with a rather slender 8-inch ©
head, small pink seeds, and short black glumes.” (C. R. Ball.)
36611. “‘Ganvai. Stems give sugar; grain mostly used for native beer.” —
(Sperling.)
**(C. I. 551.) A rather loose 10-inch head similar to Planter sorgo, but —
with SE somewhat flattened white seeds and short brown” e
glumes.”’ (C. R. Ball.)
36612. ‘‘Ndagumo. Stems contain sugar; grain used in making meal |
and beer. Can also be eaten in a raw condition.’’ (Sperling.)
*“(C. I. 551.) A very compact oval-oblong pendent head with small i
yellowish-white seeds and short brownish-to-black glumes.’ (C. R.
Bail.)
36613. ‘“‘Lugugu. Edible stems; grain makes very good meal.”’ (Spars
ling.)
““(C. 1.553.) Variety rocburghii. The typical lax panicle with open,
yellow glumes and small yellowish white oval seeds.’’ (C. R. Ball.)

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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 39

$6610 to 36616—Continued.
7 36614. ‘‘Chiganzacha-Uwana. Stems without sugar; grain gives good
meal and beer.”? (Sperling.)

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“(C. I. 554.) Variety roxburghw. Typical lax panicle with black,
open glumes and large white seeds.”’ (C. R. Ball.)

36615. ‘‘Utwewampela. Sugar-containing stems; grain used for flour and
beer manufacture.’ (Sperling.)

36616. PENNISETUM GLAUcUM (L.) R. Br. Péarl millet.
(P. typhoideum Rich.)

‘ 36617. AcTINIDIA ARGUTA (S. and Z.) Planch.

From Fusan, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. George H. Winn. Received
November 14, 1913.

_ A vine which bears very delicious fruits, and we enjoy sauce or preserves made of

it very much. It closely resembles the guava of southern California in taste and

consistency.”’ (Winn.)

6618 to 36621. EvcaLyprus spp.

Received from the Forest Service, Washington, D. C., November 19, 1913.
36618 and 36619. Evucatyptus crEBRA Mueller. Iron-bark.

36618. From Los Angeles, Cal. ‘‘This iron-bark is usually a slender
tree of pleasing aspect, growing about 100 feet high and 2 to 3 feet in
diameter. The trunk is commonly straight and even in size. Accord-

ing to Maiden, Sir William Macarthur pronounced it ‘the most picturesque
of the different species of eucalypts called iron-bark.’ The bark, like
that of other iron-barks, is rough and persistent. It is harder, darker,
and more deeply furrowed than the bark of either Eucalyptus panicu-
lata or Eucalyptus siderophloia, approaching closely to Eucalyptus sider-
oxylon in these respects. The wood is reddish, with inlocked fibers.
The branchlets are slender and drooping, presenting with the foliage a
pleasing appearance. The leaves are narrow, equally green on the two
surfaces, and quite thin; veins and oil dots not conspicuous. The flow-
ers are very small, in clusters of 3 to 7, usually occurring in panicles.
The seed cases are very small, goblet shaped or cup shaped, with
minute valves. The narrow-leaved iron-bark endures a greater vari-
ety of climatic conditions than do the other iron-barks. It is the only
one of the group that will endure the climate of the dry, hot interior
valleys of the Southwest. At Fresno, Cal., it grows vigorously, and
young trees have grown well at the experiment station farm near Phoe-
nix, Ariz. It endures minimum temperatures of 18° to 20° F. and max-
imum temperatures of 110° to 118°. It is said to be content with
poor soil. Judging by experience with the species thus far, it ought
to grow in most valley and hillside situations in the Southwest. On
account of the wood being so hard, tough, and elastic, the timber is
useful for a great variety of purposes. It is one of the highly valued
timber trees of Australia. The wood is durable under ground, and is
consequently much used for posts, railway ties, and piles. It is also
useful for bridge material, for wagon making, and for a great variety of
technic purposes.’’ (McClatchie, Bureau of Forestry Bulletin No. 35,
Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States, 1902, p. 59.)

36619. From Australia. Received August, 1910. The same species as

S. P. I. No. 36618, but the seed received direct from Australia and not
from California.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36618 to 36621—Continued.

86620. Evucatyprus GuNNu Hook. f.

From Australia. Received August, 1910. ‘‘The tree is usually not a tall
one, but in some situations in Australia it is said to rise to a height of 250 feet.
No trees growing in the Southwest, however, give promise of attaining a great
height, though some of them are already 60 feet high. The trees are sometimes
crooked and irregular in growth. In alpine regions they are said to be mere
shrubs. The bark of the trunk is usually rough and brownish, and is con-
tinually flaking off, leaving the outer part smooth. The branches are usually
smoother. The foliage is denser and darker than that of many eucalypts,
frequently being confined to the ends of the branches, however. The leaves
of the young trees are roundish, and opposite on the stem, and those of the adult
tree are scattered and lance shaped. They are usually shiny and more or less
stiff. The flowers are of medium size and the seed cases usually nearly top
shaped. This species grows well near the coast and for some distance inland.
It is avery hardy species, and, since in Australia it grows to an elevation of 4,000
to 5,000 feet, it ought to succeed in elevated regions of the Southwest. It
endures fairly well the summer heat of the interior valleys, and during winter
grows thriitily, even though the temperature fall to 20° F. each night. The tree
does not furnish an especially useful timber. When it grows straight it is used
by artisans for many purposes, and it also makes afairfuel. Itisa very prom-
ising species as a forest cover for mountain situations not subject to high summer
temperatures. The sap of the alpine form of the tree is said to be used by the
aborigines of Australia for making a kind of cider.’’ (McClatchie, Bureau of
Forestry Bulletin No. 35, p-. 64.)

36621. EtvcaLyPTus STUARTIANA Mueller.

From Australia. ‘‘The trees of this species never attain a very great size, but
they make a comparatively rapid growth during the first 10 years, in seme cases
reaching a trunk diameter of 1 foot and a height of 30 to 40 feet during that
period. The tree usually grows quite erect, with a somewhat stocky appear-
ance. The bark of the trunk and main branches is rough and more or less
fibrous. It is of a grayish-brown color outside and is salmon colored next the
wood. The leaves of the young seedlings and of young suckers are opposite
on the stem, and roundish or lance shaped, usually having a distinct bloom
on the surface. The later leaves are scattered, lance shaped, or sickle shaped,
shiny, and equally dark green on the two surfaces. When crushed they give
forth a pleasant odor, somewhat resembling that of apples. The flowers are of
medium size, usually in compact clusters of three to eight. The deciduous
covering of the flower buds is cone shaped. The seed cases are rather small,

and are commonly nearly top shaped. The species thrives at and near the ©

coast, but does not do well in the dry, hot valleys of the interior. It endures
minimum temperatures of 10° to 18° F., and it therefore may be planted in
higher latitudes and at greater elevations than most species. Upon account
of its resistance to frost, this eucalypt is useful for a forest cover, for wind-
breaks, and for shade in ravines and on fairly moist hillsides and mountains
where, on account of too heavy winter frosts, other species would not thrive.
The tree furnishes a timber that is hard, but, not being straight grained, is
somewhat difficult to split. It is useful for fence posts and forfuel. According
to Baron von Mueller, it is employed to some extent for furniture manufacture
in Australia.’’ (McClatchie, Bureau Forestry Bulletin No. 35, p-. 81.)

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 4]

6622. Triticum aEstivum L. Wheat.
(T. vulgare Vill.)

hs | From Bogliasco, Italy. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi. Received November
$17, 1913.

“ Thisi is Gentile rosso (pale red) wheat. Among the varieties of grain cultivated most
xtensively in Tuscany the one named Gentile rosso stands out as typical. This seems
to correspond to the Triticum hybernum aristis carens spica, or red grained, a variety of
the broad species founded by Linnzeus. The name Gentile rosso is not general in Tus-
cany, but this grain is known in various regions under various names, which causes
confusion frequently. It is also called ‘red calbigia,’ ‘Sicilian calbigia,’ ‘German cal-
bigia,’ etc. These names refer in all cases to a grain having the following character-
isti es: With long spike unarmed or furnished with short rudimental remains [of awns],
es pecially toward the top of the spike; with glumes slightly reddish; with medium-
ized grains, lengthened, with deep median indentation, and brownish red integument
eas tobacco color); with straw rather large, robust, whitish. The Gentile rosso has
medium development, good stooling, earliness of maturity, and all the good characters
of high productivity.’’ (Translated from Grano da Seme Gentile Rosso, Amministraziono
A. e M. di Frassineto, p. 5.)

36623. PrRsEA BORBONIA (L.) Spreng.

(P. carolinensis Nees.)

From New Orleans, La. Procured through Mr. Sam Marshall, superintendent,
¥ Audubon Park. Received November 7, 1913.

**A large tree with bark broken into flat ridges; leaf blades elliptic-oblong, 5 to 15
cm. long, often acuminate at both ends, bright green and lustrous above, glaucescent
and finely reticulated beneath; sepals ascending, the inner ovate, 2 to 3 times longer
han the outer, acutish; fruits obovoid or globose-obovoid, 1 to 1.5 cm. long, dark
bl ae or nearly black, lustrous.’’ (Small, Flora of the Southeastern United States.)

_ To be grown for hybridization purposes and for possible stocks for the avocado.
Its slow growth may dwarf the avocado and its hardiness make it of value at the
10rthern limit of avocado growing. (Fairchild.)

36624 and 36625.

_ From Brazil. Presented by Dr. A. D. Melvin, Chief of the Bureau of Animal
Industry, who received them from Mr. Murdo McKenzie, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Received November 19, 1913.

36624. SorcHastrum stiporpes (H. B. K.) Nash. Jaragua grass.
(Chrysopogon avenaceus Benth.)
“Makes a big stand of hay and is of succulent growth.”’ ( Melvin.)
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34699.
86625. MeLINiIs MiNnUTIFLORA Beauv. Molasses grass.
‘Tt does not grow upright but more like a vine.”’ ( Melvin.)
For previous introduction, see 8. P. I. No. 36051.

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326. BERBERIS HETEROPHYLLA Jussieu. Barberry.

en Chubut, Argentina. Collected by Mr. J. R. Pemberton, Buenos Aires,
_ Argentina. Received November 17, 1913.

“An edible species of Berberis, occurring everywhere in the foothills of the Cor-
ile .These seeds were collected at a latitude of 43° S. The fruits are blue in ~
lo Saat are about three-eighths of an inch in diameter. They are of sweet flavor,

embling Muscat grapes, and the juice isso blue that it stains the mouth like huckle-

‘

42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

berries. Its local name is califata, and Mr. Pemberton believes it will make an excel-
lent hedge plant, growing about 4 feet high. It is extremely productive, and Mr.
Pemberton has often sat down near bushes of these califatas and made a meal of these
blue berries. This species should thrive in the Puget Sound region and along the
coast of California, and possibly in the South Atlantic coast region. It should be
tested also as far north as Philadelphia.”’ (Fairchild.)

Distribution.—A low shrub found in southern Chile and southward to the Straits —

of Magellan.

36627. Licium sp.
From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee, Soochow University.
Received November 18, 1913.

‘“Pah Woh. The leaves have a thin skin over them; this is peeled off and the
fleshy part is cooked in water. It should be planted in light soil and carefully culti-
vated. It, like the San Yah [S. P. I. No. 36629], is considered as very healthful,
and the two are often sold together.’’ (Gee.)

Bulbs.

36628. CARICA PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Colombo, Ceylon. Presented by the American consul, Colombo. Re-
ceived November 28, 1913.

36629. DioscorEA sATIVA L.
From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee, Soochow University.
Received November 18, 1913.

‘San Yah [Shan yao]. This is grown in light clay soil and is used much as the
sweet potato. It is used a great deal as food in the fall and is thought to have very
decidedly beneficial effects upon one’s health. It may also be used in soups with
meat.’ (Gee.)

36630. Linum UsiTraTissimum L. Flax.
From Geneva, Idaho. Procured from Mr. F. W. Boehme. Received November
20, 1913.

A variety adapted to high altitudes. Procured for experimental purposes by the
Office of Cereal Investigations.

36631. Diospyrros KAKI L. f. Persimmon,

From Washington, D.C. Received, through Mr. 8. A. Jones, from a tree growing
on the grounds of Mr. Theodore Barnes, November 25, 1913.

‘‘This tree is about 7 years of age and passed through a temperature of 14° below
zero in 1911 with but slight injury.’’ (Peter Bisset.)

Scions.

36632. ANNONA DIVERSIFOLIA Safford. Tlama.

From Tlatlaya, District of Sultepec, State of Mexico, Mexico. Presented by Mr.
William Brockway. Received November 22, 1913.

‘Seeds of the red-fleshed cherimoya. The natives here do not call this species
either an anona or cherimoya; they call it Ilama.’’ (Brockway.)

36633. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. A. M. Hicks, Chicago, Ill. Received
November 24, 1913.
‘‘Fruits especially large and fine; as large as three or four ordinary ones.’ (Hicks.)

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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 43

-— 36634 to 36638.

Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of the
Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 27, 1913.

Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, unless otherwise stated.
36634 to 36537. CrTRUS spp.
36634. CriTRUS NOBILIS DELICIOSA (Tenore) Swingle. Tangerine.

““(No. 27. Bahia, Brazil, November 28, 1913.) Tangerine. Twelve
bud sticks of the laranja cravo, or tangerine, from select tree No. 5, in Dr.
Fortunato da Silva’s grove, Cabulla. For trial in California and Florida.’’

Bud sticks.
36635. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Orange.

*“(No. 35. Bahia, Brazil, December 4, 1913.) Navel-orange bud sticks
from plat 1, tree 8-6, grove of Col. Frederico da Costa, Matatu. One of
the older trees, about 15 years of age; height 18 feet; spread 20 feet; circum-
ference of trunk 23+ inches; headed 11 inches from the ground; 4 main
branches; dense foliage; dark-green color. There were no variations in
the type of fruit observed. Navel very small. Very little mottle-leaf
and very little gummosis. Very few and very smalldead branches. This
tree is one of the best, types of navel oranges in the section of the grove in
which plat 1 is located. There were 171 June-crop fruits and 8 December
crop, making a total of 179. Should be tried in California for an improved
type of navel orange.”’

36636. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. Bitter orange.

‘““(No. 23. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 3, 1913.) Bud wood of
the laranja da terra, from Shr. A. G. Fontes’ ranch, Banca Velha, near Rio
de Janeiro. This variety is most highly esteemed as a stock. The trees
grow to large size, are very thorny, and show great vigor of growth. The
leaves are distinguished by large winged petioles, an inch across. The
fruits at this time are small, about one-half inch in diameter. The farm
superintendent at Fontes’ ranch says: ‘This variety is a very fine stock for
Selecta, Pera, tangerine, and other commercial varieties.’ Trees of this
variety should be tried in California for seed production for stocks. It
should be given a very careful trial in all citrus districts in the United
States for stock purposes.’’

36637. CiTRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. : Orange.

““(No. 37. Bahia, Brazil, December 4, 1913.) Navel orange from plat 2,
tree 5-1, Col. Frederico da Costa’s grove, Matatu. Height of tree 13 feet;
spread 16 feet; height of head 114 inches; number of main branches 3.
Foliage dense and dark green. There were 85 June-crop fruits and 250 of
the December crop, making a total of 335 fruits, evenly distributed through
the tree. Navel very small and mostly rudimentary. Very little mottle-
leaf or gum disease. Very little dead wood; small branches only. Tree
about 8 years old and in very healthy and vigorous condition. Should
be tried in California fer an improved type of navel orange.”’

Bud sticks.

36638. Rosa LaEvicata Michx. Rose.

“(No. 25. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 4, 1913.) A climbing shrub,
reaching to the tops of large trees in a wild state; its stems armed with
hooked spines. Leaves three-foliolate, brilliantly glossy green, and quite
smooth; leaflets shortly stalked, oval or ovate, simply toothed, 14 to 4
inches long, half as wide, of thick, firm texture. Flowers 3 to 6 inches

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36634 to 36638—Continued.

across, pure white, fragrant, solitary, and borne on a very bristly stalk; sepals
stout, 1 inch or more long, with leafy tips more or less bristly. Fruit red,
three-fourths inch wide, somewhat longer, thickly set with bristles one-sixth
inch long, the sepals persisting at the top for a long time.

‘‘Native of China, but long naturalized in the southern United States, and
first named in 1803 from specimens collected in Georgia by Pursh, the American
botanist. How it reached America from China does not appear to be known,
but it was cultivated in Georgia in 1780. Afterwards it received a multitude
of names, the best known of which was‘ sinica.’? Perhaps the most beautiful of
all single wild roses when seen at its best, it is, unfortunately, too tender for
the open air except in such places as Cornwall. Elsewhere it can only succeed
in exceptionally sheltered sunny corners. A cross between this species and
some other rose (perhaps a form of indica) is called ‘Anemone.’ This is hardy
on a wall, and bears several large, lovely, blush-colored flowers in a cluster.’’
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 432.)

36639. Hotcus sorcHum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Khartum, Egyptian Sudan. Presented by the Director of Agriculture and
Forests. Received October 11, 1913.

““Dura sufa, which was obtained from the White Nile Province.”’

36640 to 36642.

From Lawang, Java. Presented by Mr. M. Buysman, Jardin Botanique. Re-
ceived November 22, 1913.

36640. CAYAPONIA sp.

‘From Paraguay. With pretty, ornamental fruits.’’ (Buysman.)
- 86641. CorrEa sp.

‘‘From Rhodesia. Can perhaps be tried and crossed with other species.’
(Buysman.)

36642. IpoMozEA sp.

‘‘From Argentina. With large rose flowers. (This species Kew can not
trace.)’’ (Buysman.)

36643 to 36652. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

From Newchwang, Manchuria. Presented by Mr. George F. Bickford, vice con-
sul. Received November 24, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Bickford.
366438. ‘‘Large black beans, Ta het tou. From Hsin Min-fu.’’
36644. ‘‘Large, round, black bean, Ta lieh hei. From near Hsin Min-fu.”’ |
36645. ‘Small black beans, Hsiao heo tou. From Hsin Min-fu.”’
36646. ‘‘Green soy beans, Ching tou. From Chang Chun, north of Mukden.”’
36647. ‘‘White eyebrow soy bean of the Fakumen meadow land.”’

36648. ‘‘White eyebrow soy bean, Pet met. From Sze Ping Kai, northeast
of Mukden.”’

36649. ‘Golden yellow soy beans, Chinhwangtou. From north of Mukden.”’
36650. ‘‘Yellowsoy bean, Hwang tou. From Liao River valley.”’

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 45

36643 to 36652—Continued.
86651. ‘Golden round soy bean, Chin yuan or Chin yuan tou. From north of
Mukden.”’
36652. ‘“‘Yellowsoy bean, Yuantou. From Kung Chuling, south of Harbin.
Fiery Round.”’

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36653. Soya max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Max.)
From Peh tuan lin tza, northern Manchuria. Presented by Mr. N. Kristiansen,
at the request of Dr. 8. A. Ellerbeck, Mukden ep Received November
29, 1913.
__ “Manchurian bean, from Heilung chiang. northern Manchuria.”’ (Kristiansen.)
36654. Crrrus LowonrA Osbeck. Lemon.

From Barberton, Transvaal, South Airica. Procured from Harris & Todd.
Received December 3, 1913.

“My brother-in-law spent several years at Barberton, in the Transvaal. He tells

_ me that a neighbor has several wonderful lemon trees, which he calls ‘Spanish lemon.’

He says that the fruit is large, contains about a pint of juice, and the trees are very

prolific, so much so that they break down if not propped. The fruit is almost seed-
less, with a thin, smooth skin; strongly acid.’”’ (A. D. Shamel.)

_ “Your description of the tree and fruit is quite correct (not the pint of juice). We
have grown the fruit here 7 inches long and 4 inches through. They come fairly true
_ to seed, but the majority are not so good as the variety kept true by graiting.”’ (Harris
& Todd.)

Bud sticks.

$6655. PrenniseTuM GLavuctm (L.) R. Br. Pearl millet.
v7: (P. typhoideum Rich.)

_ From Nyassaland, Africa. Presented by Mr. T. J. Treffry, assistant agriculturist,
_ Government farm, Port Herald. Received December 3, 1913.

_ “Pearl millet, grown here; weight per acre about 8 hundred weight; planted in
_clumps about 3 feet apart each way. It is grown largely as a native food crop in the
ower elevations and along the banks of the Zambezi.”’ (Treffry.)

3656 to 36658. SoLanvum sp. Potato.

From Oruro, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. C. N. Mitchell, through Mr. W. F. Wight,
_ ofthe Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 3, 1913.

. “Potatoes that have been handed to me by one of the natives here. From the
region of Huailla-Marca, in the Province of Carangas, Bolivia, in the department of
Oruro. These vais me wild potatoes, but a kind which he recommends as suitable
fo: A Epes ( Mitchell.)

| 86656. **“(No. 2.) Color brown and shape oblong.’’ ( Mitchell.)
- 36657. ““(No. 3.) Lead color. Name Ajahuiri.”’ ( Mitchell.)

a 36658. (No notes.)

6659. Carica papaya L. Papaya.

| From Barberton, Transvaal, South Africa. Procured from Harris & Todd.
_ Received December 3, 1913.

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36660. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Constantinople, Turkey. Presented by Mr. D. A. Davis, general secretary,
Young Men’s Christian Association. Received December 2, 1913.

‘‘Seeds of a very delicious kind of muskmelon which we have in abundance in the

early summer. They are oblong, with a smooth, yellow, very thin rind. The melons
are very juicy.’’ (Davis.) +

36661. CoUTAREA HEXANDRA (Jacq.) K. Schum.
(C. speciosa Aubl.)

From Puerto Bertoni, Paraguay. Presented by Mr. Guillermo F. Bertoni, Esta-
cion Agronomica. Received December 3, 1913.

““Quina de Pernambuca. A pretty little tree which reaches a height of nearly 5
meters (17 feet) in good soil; in poor soil it attains a height of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet).
As a medicinal plant its properties are similar to the Cinchona, and it is much used
in Paraguay and Brazil. Besides its medicinal qualities, it is a pretty, ornamental
plant, of good appearance, not very leafy, but with symmetrical branches. It loses
its leaves in the winter, and in the spring, when it begins to bud, it is covered with
pretty yellow flowers with a sweet perfume. It is originally from the wooded region
of Paraguay and Brazil and is found frequently in stony soil on the high banks of
rivers and ravines. It is a plant of the warm regions, but it resists cold fairly well.
It stands a minimum temperature of 3 to 5° below zero C. (25° F.) perfectly, and
it is quite probable that it could resist a lower temperature.’’ (Bertont.)

386662 to 36675.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for the
Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station,
Chico, Cal., December 15 and 22, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.
386662. JUGLANS REGIA SINENSIS C. DC. Walnut.

““(No. 1890a. Ying tau ko, Chihli Province, China. September 12, 1913.)
A large variety of Chinese walnut, coming from an elevated locality, which,
however, is much sheltered by mountains. To be tried especially in the lower
Rocky Mountain valleys.’

86663. JUGLANS REGIA SINENSIS C. DC. Walnut.

““(No. 1891a. Peking, China. October15,1913.) A large variety of Chinese
walnut, coming from the mountains west of Peking. For trial in the lower
Rocky Mountain valleys.”’ ‘

36664. AmMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA (Carr.) B. S. and Z. Wild peach.
(Prunus davidiana Franch.)

:

‘““(No. 1892a. Peking, China. September, 1913.) About 1,500 pounds of ©
wild-peach stones collected from cultivated trees in various parts of Chihli
Province, China. As there is a great deal of variation among these seeds they
may be graded according to size, the larger ones to be used as stocks for vigor-
ously growing stone fruits, like peaches, apricots, and certain plums, while the
smaller ones can be used as stocks for small, slow-growing stone fruits, as bush
berries, sandecherries, dwarf plums, and almonds. A goodly portion of these
seeds should also be devoted to testing against various diseases our stone fruits
are suffering from, with the object of finding out whether they will be less sus-
ceptible to such diseases when grafted on this remarkably healthy wild peach.”

36665. AMYGDALUS DAVIDIANA (Carr.) B. S. and Z. Wild peach.
(Prunus davidiana Franch.)

‘“(No. 1894a. Peking, China. July 25, 1913.) A very vigorously growing —
form of wild peach tree found in the well-trampled courtyard of the Chinese

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86662 to 36675—Continued.

: inn in Peking. Said to be a hybrid. The trunk, 5 feet above the ground,
measures 5 feet 6 inchesin circumference. Chinese naine Mau tau shu, meaning
‘hairy peach tree.’ Not to be used for stock, but for seed-bearing purposes.”’

36666. CasTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. Chestnut.

““(No. 1893a. Peking, China. October 9 to 15, 1913.) About 250 pounds
of Chinese chestnuts, said to come from the Pang shan region to the northeast
of Peking.

‘“This North China chestnut has no value as a lumber tree, being of a low-
branching open-headed growth, while the tree does not grow tall, specimens
over 40 feet in height being rare. It seems, however, much more resistant to
the bark-fungus disease than the American chestnut, and it might be utilized
in certain hybridization experiments to combine the good qualities of both the
American and the Chinese parents into one tree. This chestnut loves a well-
drained, decomposed granite soil, preferably at the foot of hills or of mountains;
. it also seems quite averse to strong winds and thrives best in well-sheltered
. valleys. In its native localities it is but little cultivated, the peasants being
ws content to plant a few trees here and there along the bases of hills and on sloping
* fields, and the trees in general look much thriftier when close to rocks and
bowlders than when seen on fairly level fields. From the nature of the tree
and the climate in which it grows one might conclude that sheltered valleys
in the foothill section of the Rocky Mountain region will probably suit this
chestnut better than any other section in the United States, and some serious
attempts should be made to establish it in these regions as a hardy nut-bearing
tree.”’

: 386667. Zea mays L. Corn.
$ “(No. 1895a. Peking, China. September 29, 1913.) A variety of flint

‘ maize, said to be of dwarf growth and of very early ripening habits, occupying
the ground only from 8 to 10 weeks. Chinese name To kwei boun tze, meaning
‘earliest of all maize.’”

36668. Zea mays L. Corn.

*““(No. 1896a. Hwai-lai, Chihli Province, China. July 30, 1913.) A dwarf-
growing variety of white flint maize, of early ripening habits. Fit for regions
with short growing seasons.”’

386669. Zra mays L. Corn.

“(No. 1897a. Shih-men, Chihli Province, China. August 3, 1913.) An
early-ripening variety of yellow-seeded flint maize, said to be of dwarf growth.
Fit for regions with short growing seasons.”’

36670. Hotcus sorcHum L. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

(No. 1898a. Hwai-lai, Chihli Province, China. July 30,1913.) A variety
of sorghum with reddish brown seeds borne in dense heads; growing not higher
than 3 to 4 feet. Of value in regions with short growing seasons. Chinese
name Wu ta lang kaoliang, meaning ‘Tom Thumb sorghum.’”

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b 36671. Hotcus soreHum L. Sorghum.
Ft] (Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

BS “(No. 1899a. Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 1, 1913.) A
> dwarf variety of sorghum with large, dense heads and reddish brown seeds.

*

Fit for regions having short growing seasons.’’

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36662 to 36675—Continued.

36672. HoLtcus sorenum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.) g

‘“(No. 1900a. Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 1, 1913.) A |
dwarf variety of sorghum with large, dense heads and white grains. Fit for _
regions having short growing seasons.”’ .
36673. CHanrocuioa rrauica (L.) Scribner. Millet.

(Setaria italica Beauv.)

‘““(No. 1901la. Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 1, 1913.) A
short-season variety of bird’s millet having dense ears. Chinese name Hsiao
mi tze. Fit for regions having short growing seasons.”’
36674. Panicum miuiaceum L. Proso.

‘““(No. 1902a. Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 1, 1913.) A ~
variety of proso of low growth, early ripening habits, and big yield. Fit for —
regions having short growing seasons. Chinese name Huang mi.”’
36675. AvEeNA NuDA Hoejer. Oat. ©

““(No. 1903a. Tashiang yang, Chihli Province, China. August1,1913.) A
good variety of hull-less oats, much cultivated in the higher mountain regions —
of northern China. A coarse flour is made from it, which is eaten in the form —
of noodles, dumplings, and cakes. Chinese name Yu mei. Especially worth —
trying in the intermountain sections of the United States. May be of great
value to oatmeal manufacturers.’’

36676. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.

From Egypt. Brought over by Prof. 8. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant Industry,
who received it as a present from Sheik Abbes Mohammed Ahmed, Elsheikh
Issa, Keneh, Egypt, November 1, 1913.

Mosque. ‘‘As the Arabic name, rendered ‘The Date by the Land,’ referring to its
being a seedling tree growing by the border of a cultivated field, is an awkward one,
I prefer to name this the Mosque date, as half of the fruit and offshoots of the original
tree had been vowed to his mosque by the owner. The fruit is slightly softer than
semidry and inclined to be a bit sticky. It is of medium size, yellow, ripening to —
amber brown, thin skinned, the flesh very rich and sugary, the seed small. I con- i
sider that it has no superior as a packing date among all Egyptian varieties.’”’ (Mason.) —

Offshoot.

36677 and, 36678.

From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer
for the Department of Agriculture. Received November 28, 1913.

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36677. CoOLOCASIA sp.

‘“(No. 1036. Peking, China. November 3,1913.) A dry-land taro, or dash-
een, cultivated in North China. The Chinese call the large main corms ‘males,’ —
and these are considered much coarser than the cormlets, which are called ‘fe- —
males.’ The latter are especially appreciated when served boiled and steamed ~
hot with molten sugar over them. Chinese name Uto or Yutao.’’ (Meyer.) f

See et ee

‘‘This variety is similar to those previously received from Japan and North 4
China and is of a quality greatly inferior to some of those from warmer regions.” —
(R. A. Young.)
36678. Litium sp. Lily.

““(No. 1040. November 3, 1913.) A Chinese lily, said to come from southern 5
China. The scales are eaten boiled in soup, sweetened with honey or sugar,
and this is considered a very fine dish. Chinese name Pai gho.’’ (Meyer.)

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OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 49

86679. Oxea vERRUCOsA (R. and S.) Link. Wild olive.

From Wellington, Cape Province. Presented by Mr. C. W. Mally, entomologist,
_ Department of Agriculture, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. Received
December 5, 1913.
‘‘These were gathered at Wellington, Cape Province.’’ (Mally.)
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 9559.

86680 to 36686. Hotcus soreHum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Victoria, Kamerun. Presented by Dr. Karl Ludwigs, director of the Experi-
ment Station, at the request of the governor. Received December 2, 1913.
Quoted notes by Dr. Ludwigs.
86680. “No. 1. Wuteguineakorn. Native name Mekossie. Sample from

Joko.”’
86681. ‘‘No. 2. Fullahkorn. Native name Bakoa. Sample from Joko.”’
86682. ‘No.3. Tikarkorn. Nativename Mfonghuya. Sample from Joko.”’
36683. “No.4. <Andjiki or Teleri. Sample from Ngaundere.”’
86684. ‘No. 5. Djolomri. Sample from Ngaundere.’’
86685. ‘‘No.6. Daneri. Sample from Ngaundere.’’
86686. ‘‘No.7. Angom. Sample from Ngaundere.”’
36687. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Lagas, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Theodore C. Hamm, American consul,
Durango, Mexico. These seeds were procured at the suggestion of Hon. Albert
S. Burleson, Postmaster General. Received December 6, 1913.

‘The fruits of the avocado, or aguacate, as it is locally called, grown in the Lajas
district. After some little search and inquiry, aguacates were found which had been
brought in from the very district named in the letter of the Agricultural Explorer in
Charge [near the Indian village of Lagasin western Mexico. This village is described
as being located on a small plateau of 4,000 or 5,000 feet elevation, near the Chico
‘River, about 175 miles southwest of the city of Durango, and something like 100 miles
from the coast]. The aguacate grows extensively throughout southern and south-
western Durango, and the fruit is highly prized locally. It is used chiefly in salads
and as a substitute for butter. Large quantities are sold in the Durango market at
prices ranging from 3 to 6 centavos (14 to3 cents, American currency) each.’’ (Hamm.)

5688 to 36715.

Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of the

Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 4 and 27, 1913.

_ Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.

86688. Mancirera rnpica L. Mango.
“No.1. Riode Janeiro, Brazil. October 25,1913.) Bud sticks of the Rosa

mango, from the nursery of Eickhoff, Carneiro Leio & C. This variety is said

originally to have come from Bahia. The fruit is of good size, in shape very

similar to the Alfonso of Bombay, the left shoulder more prominent than the

right and the apex slightly beaked. The color is a bright golden yellow, with

ared cheek. The flesh is said to be so free from fiber that it can be eaten with

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86688 to 36715—Continued.

a spoon, and the flavor is said to be excellent. Its season here is December.
It bears good crops here, in spite of a fungus which attacks the flower spikes.’’

See S. P. I. No. 36841 for another introduction and Plate IV for an illustra-
tion of the fruit of this mango. )

386689. Cirrus sInENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Orange.

**(No. 38. Bahia, Brazil. December 4, 1913.) Navel orange from plat 2,
tree 6-1, Col. Frederico da Costa’s grove, Matatu. Tree 13 feet high, 15 feet
spread, trunk 18} inches in circumference. Foliage dense and dark green.
On it were 44 June-crop fruits and 327 of the December crop, making a total
of 371 fruits. The fruits are very uniform and show little or no variation in
type. Fruits very evenly distributed all through the tree. Navel very small
in size. Very little mottle-leaf and very few small dead branches. Tree 8
years old. This tree is a very promising type of navel and should be given a
thorough trial in California for an improved type of navel orange. The fruits
are the best in quality in all respects of any of this variety yet tested here.’’

Bud sticks.
86690. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Mango.

‘“(No. 3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 25, 1913.) Bud sticks of the
Augusta mango, from the nursery of Eickhoff, Carneiro Leto & C. This variety, |
like Carlota, is not considered as good as [tamaraca, though of larger size. Its
season is December.”’

36691. CrTRUs sINENsIs (L.) Osbeck. Orange.

(No. 39. Bahia, Brazil. December 4, 1913.) Navel orange, plat 2, tree
11-1, Col. Frederico da Costa’s grove, Matatu. Treellieet high; 13 feet spread;
circumference of trunk 133? inches; headed 16 inches from the ground. Foliage
very dense; dark green in color. On it were 50 June fruits and 59 of the De-
cember crop, making a total of 109 fruits. In addition, we found many flowers,
fruits just set, and very small, medium, and large fruitson thistree. Thefruit- |
ing habit of this tree seems to tend toward production allthe yearround. For
this reason this type should be tried in California with a view to securing a type
which will fruit during a longer period than the Washington navel.”’

36692. CiTRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Orange. —

(No. 40. Bahia, Brazil. December 4, 1913.) Navel orange from plat 2,
tree 8-4, Col. Frederico da Costa’s grove, Matatu. Tree 13 feet high, spread 18
feet, circumference of trunk 204 inches. Foliage very dense and dark green.
On it were 262 June-crop fruits and 21 December-crop fruits; the latter, in
this case, will probably not ripen until March or April, or even later. The
entire crop of this tree could, without exception, be included in the June crop.
This very great difference in habit of fruiting from neighboring trees led us to
secure bud sticks for propagation, in the hope of securing a type ofnavel which _
will fruit in California at a different season from existing types. Verylittle |
gum disease or mottle-leaf and very few small dead branches. Tree 8 years |
old and in very healthy and vigorous condition.’’

For an illustration showing the manner of growth of the navel-orange tree
and the ultimate size which it attains at Bahia, Brazil, see Plate V.

36693. ACROCOMIA SCLEROCARPA Mart. Palm. |

““(No..21. RiodeJaneiro, Brazil. November4,1913.) Fruits ofa Brazilian
palm, sold in the market here. The outer shell is removed and the firm, white
flesh surrounding the seed is eaten.”’

inventory 37, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE V.

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AN OLD NAVEL-ORANGE TREE IN AN ORCHARD AT BAHIA, BRAZIL.

This illustration shows the ultimate height and size which navel-orange trees attain in this
region. This orchard of Col. Barretto’s at Cabulla is probably the oldest in Bahia. It
was planted over 40 years ago and is still productive. Mr. A. D. Shamel, of the Bra-
zilian Exploring Expedition, is shown at the right. Photograph (P14501FS), by Dorsett,
Shamel, and Popenoe, December 13. 1913. (See S. P. I. No. 36692.

Inventory 37, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VI.

FRUIT OF THE Mu-YU, THE SOUTH CHINESE Woopb-OiIL TREE (ALEURITES
MONTANA (Lour.) WILS.). (S. P. I. No. 36897.)

A single seed and portions of a dried fruit, showing the characteristic ridges of the
outer shell of the fruit, called by the southern Chinese the Mu-yu. This is a more
tropical species than the Tung-yu (wood-oil) tree (A. fordii), but its oil is probably
quiteasvaluable. Natural-size photograph (P13746FS), by E. L. Crandall, December,
1913.

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6688 to 36715—Continued.

36694. Cirrus aurantium L. Bitter orange.

(No. 13. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 30, 1913.) Laranja da terra.
Bud sticks from the Catramby ranch, Banca Velha, near Rio de Janeiro. From
a large, vigorous, and healthy tree. Should be propagated and fruited for trial
as stocks in both California and Florida.”’

86695. Hipsiscus MUTABILIS L.

*“(No. 24a. Bahia, Brazil. November12,1913.) Seeds of a beautiful mal-
vaceous shrub found in a garden near Barra, in the outskirts of the city. The
plant is 15 or 18 feet high, with large, entire, light-green leaves, resembling those

ofthe abutilon. The flowers are 4 inches in diameter, double; the color a beau-
tiful rose pink. If not already grown in Florida, this plant is well worthy of a
frial.’’

36696. Morus apa L. Mulberry.

*“(No. 17. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. November 1, 1913.) Cuttings of a mul-
berry growing on the property of Shr. José Elias Esteres, Rua Sao Gongalo, in
Nictheroy, across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. This appears to be the same
variety as the one grown at the Catramby ranch, Porta d’Agua. We sampled
a preserve made from the fruits of Shr. Catramby’s tree, and it struck us as being
different from the mulberries grown in the United States and of very good
flavor. The fruit appears to be rather small, but the seeds are also small. It
may prove of value for the manufacture of jams and preserves.”’

36697. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

““(No. 27a. Bahia, Brazil. November 27,1913.) Seeds of the large-fruited
papaya, called here mamdo da India. The specimen from which these seeds
_ were taken measured 11} inches in length and 5? inches in width at its broadest
point. The flesh was 1} inches thick, bright orange color, and of rich, agreeable
flavor, practically free from musky odor. This type is sometimes propagated
by cuttings, according to Dr. Argollo Ferrao, in order to perpetuate choice
strains. The fruits are prepared for eating by making four or five shallow inci-
sions from base to apex and allowing the milky juice to run out; after standing
for a day or two they are ready for the table. Should be grown in southern
Florida, in connection with the papaya breeding work.”’

86698. Cirrus GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. Pomelo,

“(No. la. Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. October 10, 1913.)
Grapefruit, purchased in the town of Bridgetown from one of the native women.
The fruit cut contained 51 seeds; globular shape, smooth skin, dull ivory-white
color; 124 inches in circumference; flesh tender, no core, fairly juicy, good
flavor; badly stained with black-scale smut. Its seedy character prohibits it
from being of any special use in the United States unless as a stock for other
citrus fruits. Twenty-four cents was paid for 12 fruits.”’

36699. ZEA MAYS L. — Corn.

(No, 2a. Barbados. October 10, 1913.) Yellow flint corn, 14 rows, 38
_ kernels in a row, dry and sound; evidence of corn earworm attacks at end of cob
_ but not in kernels; ears tightly inclosed by a heavy husk, which extends 1 to 2
inches beyond the end of the ear. Stalks about 44 feet high, frequently two
ears to the stalk. Mr. Shamel’s estimate of the yield from the field where the
sample was secured is 40 bushels per acre. Hills 4 by 4 feet; hand cultivation;

dark, rich soil about 2 feet deep on coral rock. Seed corn dried in the husk on
_ the ridges of houses and in trees. Secured ona return trip to St. John’s Church.
; Corn usually planted from April to June, harvested from October to December.

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386688 to 36715—Continued.

At this time (October 10, 1913) 25 to 30 houses were seen, on the comb or ridge
of which were from 100 to 300 ears in the husk saved for seed. The ears were
tied together by plaited outside husks, one ear on one side of the ridge and one —
onthe other. In the trees the ears were tied in the same way and thrown across
the limbs 15 to 20 feet from the ground. We saw the entire stalks fed to cattle,
on compost heaps. On a trip of 30 miles we saw fully 400 acres of corn. Mr.
Shamel says, ‘This appears to be an almost perfect meal corn, equal to what
we have in the United States.’ ”’ 3

36700. ANNoNA muURICATA L. Soursop.

‘““(No. 3a. Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. October 10, 1913.)
Seeds saved from a fruit purchased on the street. The fruit measured 94 inches —
long and 15} inches in circumference. It is oblong in shape and of a slightly
greenish color; taste subacid; quality very good. For trial in southern Florida
and in southern California.”’

36701. Crrrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. - Orange. ;

‘““(No. 4a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 4, 1913.) Seeds from small or, —
rather, medium, somewhat oblong seedling oranges served on the table of the
Hotel International. The fruit is golden yellow; flesh bright golden yellow;
good quality, quite juicy; skin thin; two to eight or more seeds. It might be
well to grow a few to try out in California and Florida.”

36702. MyrctiariA CAULIFLORA (Mart.) Berg. Jaboticaba.

(No. 5a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 24, 1913.) Among the fruit —
trees cultivated in gardens about Rio de Janeiro the jaboticaba is one of the
commonest, and certainly one of the most beautiful. The largest trees are
30 to 40 feet in height and fully 40 feet in spread, with dense, dome-shaped
heads of light-green foliage. The individual leaves vary in size according
to the variety, some being 3 inches while others are not more than 1 inch in
length; oblong-lanceolate in form, glossy, ight green in color, usually pink in ©
the young stage. The trunk of the tree is often very large, one specimen that —
we measured being 80 inches in circumference at the base, and it usually ~
branches close to the ground. The bark is smooth, grayish brown in color, —
reminding one of the bark of the guava and other myrtaceous fruits.

“The name jaboticaba is a Tupi word, spelled by some authorities jabuticaba;
this name is applied only to the fruit, the suffix ‘eira’ being added to signify the
tree, making the word jaboticabeira, or ‘jaboticaba tree.’ The name is usually
pronounced here at Rio de Janeiro as though spelled ja-bu-ti-ca-ba, with the —
accent on the fourth syllable. ‘

“The tree flowers here in May and June, and the fruit ripens in October and ©
November. Assignified by the specific name, cauliflora, the fruits are produced —
on the old wood, and we have seen many trees whose trunks were literally —
covered with fruits down to within 2 or 3 feet of the ground. The fruiting is ©
not confined, however, to the large wood, but extends clear out to the ends of ©
the smallest branches; the fruits are sessile or nearly so, and a tree covered with ©
them from the ground to the ends of the small limbs presents a rather unusual
appearance, to say the least.

‘“‘Four varieties are offered by the nurserymen here, but do not seem to be —
recognized by the people in the rural districts. They come from different
parts of Brazil, and probably not more than one or two of them are in general ©
cultivation here. Since they are supposed to come true from seed, it is quite ©
possible that one or more of them may be entirely different species. Their —
names are Sao Paulo, Murta, Coréa, and Branca; the variety Sao Paulo may be ~

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Myrciaria jaboticaba Berg, which, according to Barbosa Rodrigues, is commonly
known as jaboticaba de Sao Paulo. Its foliage is much larger than the common
_ jaboticaba which grows around Rio de Janeiro. Murta is said to be a large-
fruited variety, but we have seen only young plants of it. Coréa we saw in
fruit at a local nursery, and it seems to be the common local variety, which is
described farther on. Branca (white) is a little-known, small-fruited variety.

“The fruits seen in the market here vary greatly in size, but otherwise seem
to be about alike. A good specimen is an inch and a half in diameter, round
or nearly so, and dark maroon-purple in color, greatly resembling in appearance
some of the grapes of the rotundifolia type. This resemblance extends to the
internal characteristics of the fruit as well, the texture of the flesh, its color
and flavor, as well as the seeds, suggesting a grape more than any other tem-
perate fruit. The skin is thick and very tough; it is broken by squeezing the
fruit with the thumb and finger, when the pulp slides out into the mouth and
the skin is discarded. The pulp is translucent, very juicy, and of a subacid,
pleasant flavor, with a rather peculiar tang, which one is not sure to like at first,
but which is very agreeable as soon as one becomes accustomed to it. The
seeds, one to four in number, are rather large and adhere closely to the pulp;
the boys here seem to swallow them, but this may not be a very desirable
proceeding from a physiological standpoint. The Brazilians seem almost pas-
sionately fond of this fruit, especially the children, who spend hours at a time
under the trees hunting for the ripe fruits and then working them off with a
long pole if they are where they can not be reached.

“Following is a pomological description of the fruit as purchased in the
Rio de Janeiro market and as seen growing in gardens ar6éund the city: General
form slightly oblate to very broadly pyriform, with a majority of the specimens
round or very nearly so; cross section regularly round; length three-fourths to
13 inches, breadth three-fourths to 13 inches; base of fruit in some cases slightly
extended, in others slightly flattened; apex usually slightly flattened, with a
small disk and vestiges of the four sepals; surface smooth, somewhat glossy to
very glossy, color purplish maroon to maroon-purple when fully ripe; skin one-
sixteenth inch thick, tough and leathery, and not easily broken, but separating
readily from the flesh, which comes out in a body when the skin is broken;
flesh translucent, whitish, jellylike in consistency, full of juice; flavor vinous,
with a peculiar tang of its own; seeds normally four, but one to three sometimes
abortive. Three seems to be the commonest number, but two is also common,
and a few have been seen with five. Shape of seed oval to almost round, flat-
tened laterally, three-eighths to one-half inch long, one-eighth inch thick;
seed coats very thin. Fractically no cultivation is given the trees we have
seen, and we have heard of no other way of propagating them than by seed.”’

36703. AMYGDALUS PERSICcA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes. )

*““No. 6a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 24, 1913.) One hundred and
eighty seeds from small, inferior, but somewhat peculiar peaches purchased in
the market. This peach is of a rather dirty green color, the flesh white, some-
times slightly tinged with red at the stone. The quality is poor, and there is
little juice. Ninety per cent or more were infested with maggots. We have
not seen the trees upon which peaches of this kind grow. They may be used
for stocks or possibly for breeding.”’

36704. SoLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM Jacquin. _ @

““(No. 8a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 2371913.) Five fruits secured
along the roadside of the Tijuca Drive. They are from 1 inch to 14 inches in

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diameter and bright red in color. The under sides of the leaves and the
branches are quite thickly covered with rather long, sharp thorns. May prove |
valuable as an ornamental or for breeding.”’

36705. GREVILLEA BANKsu R. Brown.

(No. 9a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 27, 1913.) In foliage this spe-
cies greatly resembles its congener, Grevillea robusta, but its habit of growth is
entirely different and its flowers much finer. The trees in the Rio de Janeiro
Botanic Garden, from which these seeds were taken, are about 18 feet in height,
broad topped, and rather open in growth. The bark is rough, and ashy brown
in color. The wood is brittle. The leaves are 6 to 8 inches long, 5 to 6 inches
wide, deeply divided, dull green on the upper side and silvery benoath. The
flowers, which are borne on spikes 3 to 5 inches long, are a beautiful rose-red in
color. May prove of value as an ornamental tree in Florida and southern
California.’’

36706. He ticreres ovata Lamarck.

(No. 10a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 27, 1913.) A sterculiaceous
shrub growing in the Botanic Garden here, somewhat resembling an abutilon
in general appearance. Leaves heart shaped, about 4 inches in breadth and
5 inches in length, lanate, bright green in color. The chief interest of this
plant lies in its seed pods, which are about the size of almonds and twisted
spirally. Should be tried in Florida and California.”’

36707. CiTRUS AURANTIUM L. Bitter orange.

(No. lla. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 29, 1913.) Laranja da terra.
Seeds of the bitter orange, or laranja da terra, from Shr. Catramby’s ranch at |
Porta d’Agua, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro. For trial in Florida and California
as a stock for other citrus fruits, for which purpose it is used here.”’

86708. ScHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS Raddi.

“(No. 28a. Bahia, Brazil. November 27, 1913.) Seeds of a handsome —
tree which grows wild along the roadsides here. It greatly resembles the species —
grown in California under the name of Schinus terebinthifolius, and may, in fact,
prove to be the same thing. The leaves are deep rich green in color, the leaf-
lets larger and less numerous than in S. molle. The berries are borne in rather
compact clusters and are bright crimson in color. The tree is of different —
habit from S. molle, and is occasionally used as a hedge plant to good effect. —
It should be grown in south Florida and southern California.’’

386709. MyrcIaRiA CAULIFLORA (Mart.) Berg. Jaboticaba. —

‘“(No. 13a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 28, 1913. Jaboticaba, or —
jabuticaba. Seeds from selected large fruits out of the same lot as No. 5a (S. P. —
I. No. 36702). The fruits from which these seeds were taken were all an inch :
or more in diameter, and in most cases contained four seeds each.”’

86710. Zea mays L. . Corn.

‘“(No. 14a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 30, 1913.) Catete variety,
grown on the Catramby ranch, Porta d’Agua, near Riode Janeiro. Field about
20 acres, growing on bottom land and planted in rows 34 feet apart, the hills
checked about 34 feet apart. Stalks about 8 feet high. Ears about 3 feet from
the ground. Ears in silk at this time, usually one ear to the stalk. Cultivated —
by hand hoeing. Soil rich and black. The crop was planted about August 1 —
and will be ripe in January. The ranchman says that this is the only variety
that does well in this vicinity. Hesaysit can be planted at any time of the year —
and grows equally well at all times. The two sample ears are nubbins left

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over irom the last crop, the ears in the field being 8 to 10 inches long, yellow
flint, 12 and 14 rows. The kernels are hard, with a large proportion of horny
endosperm and a large germ. Should be tried in Florida and other Southern
States.”’

36711. Zea mays L. Corn,

(No. 15a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 30,1913.) Red Peruvian corn
purchased in a seed store here. Kernels very large, starchy.”

36712. Zea mays L. Corn.

(No. 16a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 30, 1913.) White Peruvian
corn purchased in a seed store here. Kernels very large, starchy.”’

36718. EvuGENIA TOMENTOSA Cambess. Cabelluda.

(No. 17a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 30, 1913.) The cabelluda,
a myrtaceous fruit, native of Brazil. The tree is very handsome, with oblong,
lanceolate, glossy leaves. The fruits are slightly less than an inch in diameter,

- oblate in form, orange yellow, the surface covered with a soft down, whence
the name cabelluda, or hairy. The seeds are very large, one or two to a fruit,
and leave but little room for the juicy pulp. The flavor is very peculiar,
subacid, with the tang possessed by many of the eugenias. On the whole, the
fruit is not one which would be likely to become very popular, but it is well
worthy of a trial by those in Florida and California who are interested in rare
fruits. From Shr. Catramby’s garden at Porta d’Agua, near Rio de Janeiro,
and at Nictheroy.

“This myrtaceous fruit, although a native of the State of Rio de Janeiro, is
not commonly cultivated in gardens around the city, so far as we have seen.
While an occasional tree is seen here and there, it can not compare in popu-
larity with the jaboticaba or the pitanga, two allied fruits also native to this
region. When well grown, the tree is very handsome, and would be of value
as an ornamental alone. It reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet, with a broad,
dome-shaped head of foliage. The leaves are 2 to 4 inches in length and about
1 inch in breadth, oblong-lanceolate, bright green and slightly tomentose above,
dull green and tomentose below.

“The name cabelluda is the feminine of the Portuguese adjective cabelludo,
and has reference to the downy tomentum present on both the leaves and the
fruits. The tree flowers in June, and the fruits, which ripen in October and
November, are sessile and produced on the small branches in great profusion.
In general appearance the fruit somewhat resembles a gooseberry. The largest
specimens are slightly under 1 inch in diameter, round or nearly so, the skin
firm and thick. To eat the fruit one merely places it against his lips, squeezes
it until the skin breaks and the seeds with the pulp surrounding them slide
into hismouth. The pulp is rather scanty, but is juicy and of pleasant flavor,
similar to the wild May-apple of the United States (Podophyllum peltatum).
The large seeds are surrounded with short, coarse fibers, something on the order
of the fibers surrounding the mango seed.

“The cabelluda is said to be tender and suitable only for culture in tropical
countries, but it may prove to be adapted to southern Florida, and possibly to
southern California as well. Both on account ofits value as a fruit and its orna-
mental appearance it should be given a thorough trial in these regions.

“A pomological description of the fruit, as seen in various gardens around
Rio de Janeiro, is as follows: General form round or slightly oblate; cross section
round; length about three-fourths inch; width about three-fourths inch; base
rounded ; apex rounded, crowned by a small disk; surface smooth, downy, color

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golden yellow, with faint longitudinal lines under the skin, giving a ribbed —

appearance; skin thick and very tough, separating readily from the pulp,
rather acid in taste; pulp translucent, yellowish white, aromatic, juicy, scanty
in quantity; flavor subacid, suggesting the wild mandrake, or May-apple:
agreeable when fully ripe; seeds one to two, surrounded by short fibers, ellip-
tical to oval in form, slightly compressed, about three-eighths of an inch in
length.”’

36714. Cassia GRANDIS L. f.

‘““(No. 18a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. November 1, 1913.) Seeds of a large
leguminous tree producing handsome pink and yellow flowers. Its seed pods
are over a foot in length, plump, and very hard. The specimen from which

these seeds were secured was growing by the roadside in Nictheroy, across the ©

bay from Rio de Janeiro.”’
36715. CaARAPA GUIANENSIS Aublet. Andiroba.
‘““(No. 20a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. November 3, 1913.) Andiroba. An
Amazonian tree belonging to the Meliacez, used to good effect in the Rio de
Janeiro Botanic Garden as an avenue tree. It grows to a height of 50 feet or
thereabouts and has compound leaves 14 feet in length, the individual leaflets
3 or 4 inches long, obtuse, and dark green in color. The fruits are the size of a
baseball, russet brown on the exterior, thick shelled, dividing into four sections
when ripe and exposing the large, brown seeds, somewhat similar in shape and
appearance to chestnuts. Should be tried as an ornamental tree in southern
Florida and southern California.’’

36716. PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM L. Ginseng.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)

From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. George H. Scidmore, consul
general. Received December 10, 1913.

36717. AmMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. Alfred Welhaven, Unsan, Chosen.
Received December 8, 1913.

‘“Peach bud wood from Pying Yang, where the best blood-red peaches grow.”’
( Welhaven.)

36718 to 36810.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for the
Department of Agriculture. Received November 28, 1913.
Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.
36718. PRUNUS TRILOBA Lindl. Plum.
“(No. 1904a. Peking, China. July 23, 1913.) Collected from cultivated
shrubs in the grounds of the German legation at Peking. A flowering plum
much cultivated in gardens in North China in a great many varieties. The
color of its flowers ranges from pale pink to a dark violet-rose, while as regards

size, degrees of doubleness, profusion, difference in time of opening, and in ©

lasting qualities, a very great variation exists.”’
36719. Prunus tTritosa Lindl. Plum.

‘““(No. 1905a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August, 1913.)
Collected from wild shrubs on the north slopes of mountains, at elevations of

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5,000 to 6,000 feet, where this flowering plum occurs in extensive thickets.
g May be of great botanical interest as the genuine wild type of a shrub which is
_ extensively cultivated by the Chinese.”’

36720. Prunus Trivosa Lindl. Plum.

(No. 1906a. Near Shih-men, Chihli Province, China. August 3, 1913.)
A large-fruited variety of flowering plum found growing in a loess cliff. Al-
‘though sour and hard, it may be of value in hybridization experiments, for this
wild plum seems very hardy and drought resistant.”’

36721. Prunus HuMILIs Bunge. Plum.

*“(No. 19072. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August, 1913.)
A wild, shrubby plum, not growing higher than 1 to 3 feet. Of value as a small

shrub in rockeries and possibly as a factor in hybridization experiments.

Chinese name Noo li, meaning ‘ground plum.’ This same species was sent in

formerly under S. P. I. Nos. 20076, 20085, 20086, 20087, 20088, and 20342.”’
86722. Prunus sp. Plum.
r (No. 1908a. Near Nankou, Chihli Province, China. July 28, 1913.) Col-
___ Jected from very low shrubs on very stony places. A wild, shrubby plum, not
___ growing higher than 1 to 3 feet. Of value asa small shrub in rockeries and
_ possibly as a factor in hybridization experiments. Chinese name Noo li,
meaning ‘ground plum.’”
36723. PRuNus pabus L. Cherry.
Z **(No.,1909a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913).
A bird cherry found in the mountains at elevations of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. Of
’ tall, shrubby growth and very fruitful. Of value as a very hardy-ornamental

__ park and garden shrub for the colder sections of the United States.

“Tn Siberia the people eat the little cherries after they have been dried and
pounded up with the stones, kernel and all, as stuffing in little cakes, and they
taste quite aromatic.”

86724. AmyGpaLus PEersica L. Peach.

? (Prunus persica Stokes.)

(No. 1910a. Kalgan, Chihli Province, China. September 5, 1913.) A
__ small but hardy peach cultivated in sheltered localities in the northern parts
of Chihli Province. To be tested in the regions north of the peach belt proper.”’
36725. AmycpaLus paviprana (Carr.) B. S. and Z. Wild peach.
(Prunus davidiana Franch.)
. “(No. 19lla. Peking, China. September 18, 1913.) Some exceptionally
_ large stones selected from among No. 1892a (S. P. I. No. 36664). To be planted
__ for seed-bearing purposes in a locality congenial for this purpose.”
36726. CoRYLUs sp. Hazelnut.
_ (No. 1912a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August, 1913.)
ur A wild hazelnut of good quality, growing in dense ital on the north ean of
_ mountains at elevations of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. The nuts grow in clusters and are
> surrounded individually by large, fringedinvolucres. Of value asa nut-bearing
_ shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.”’
“ 36727. Coryuus sp. Hazelnut.
— * No. 1913a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August, 1913.)
_ Awild hazelnut, occurring on the mountain sides at elevations of 5,000 to 9,000
feet. The nuts grow in clusters and are inclosed individually in long, beaklike
A _ involucres, which are covered with spiny hairs that easily find lodging between

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one’s fingers and cause stinging sensations. Of value as a park shrub for the
cooler sections of the United States.”’

86728. Larix pAnuRICA Turcz. Siberian larch.

“(No. 1914a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29,1913.)
A larch found at elevations of 5,000 to 10,000 feet in sheltered localities, growing
up into a stately timber tree, but where exposed to winds and in the higher
elevations remaining shrublike. Of value possibly as an ornamental park tree _
for the cooler sections of the United States. Chinese name J'sai shu.’’
36729. Picza opovaTa Ledeb. Spruce. —

‘‘(No. 1915a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 21,1913.)
An ornamental blue spruce found on mountain slopes at elevations between
4,000 and 9,000 feet. Of value as an ornamental park and garden evergreen for
the dry and cool sections of the United States. Apparently a slow grower.”
36730. Sorsus sp. Mountain ash. —

‘“(No. 1916a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 8, 1913.) i
A very ornamental rowan, found on the north side of mountain slopes at eleva- _
tions of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. Mostly seen in the form of a tall shrub with many ~
branches. Bears a multitude of umbels of orange-red berries. Of value asa
hardy ornamental park and garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United —
States.”’
36731. OsTRYOPSIS DAVIDIANA Decaisne.

(No. 1917a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 21, 1913. a
A spreading shrub, growing to a height of 3 to 5 feet, very much Sgemiie
the hazelnut in habe and looks. Of value as a cover plant for banks and ~
stony places. Said to be pretty when in flower.”’ ;
36732. VisuRNUM oPuULUS L. 1

‘“(No. 1918a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 22,1913.) —
A snowball bearing brilliant carmine-red berries in autumn. Of value as an 4
ornamental shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.’’

36733. ACANTHOPANAX sp.

‘(No. 1919a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.) —
A spiny shrub, met with in mountain ravines at elevations of 7,000 to 9,000 feet.
Of value as a park shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.”
36734. ACANTHOPANAX Sp. %

‘““(No. 1920a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23,1913.) |
A spiny shrub of more slender and open growth than the preceding, No. 1919a |
(S. P. I. No. 36733). Met with in mountain ravines at elevations of 7,000 to |
9,000 feet. Ofvalue asa park shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.”
36735. RHAMNUS sp. ay

(No. 1921a. Ying tau ko, Chihli Province, CHina. September 12, 1913.) —
A Rhamnus of dense growth, having small foliage and bearing large jet-black |
berries. This shrub does not grow tall, but is densely branched and assumes |
well-rounded forms when not mutilated. Of value as a garden and park shrub
and as material for medium-sized hedges, epee rly for the drier sections of ©
the United States.’’ j |
36736. BERBERIS AMURENSIS Rupr. (?). Barberry.

‘““(No. 1923a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 20, 1913.) © |
A barberry of tall, gaunt growth, with large but very sparse foliage. Found —

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pens other scrub growth on stony mountain sides at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000
feet.’
36737. BERBERIS CHINENSIS Poir. Barberry.

*“(No. 1924a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 28, 1913.)
__ A barberry of low growth, 1 to 3 feet high, found hetween bowlders and rocks
at elevations of 4,000 to 6,000 feet. Becomes very showy toward the end of
the summer, when its berries, which are produced in great abundance, assume
a bright coral-red color. Of value as an ornamental low shrub for rockeries and
on stony places in the cooler sections of the United States.”’

36738. CoTONEASTER sp.

*“(No. 1925a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 21, 1913.)
A bush found on the north slopes of mountains at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000
feet. Of tall, expanding growth, ornamental in the fall with its multitude of
soft red berries. Of value asa decorative park and garden shrub for the cooler
sections of the United States.”’

36739. CoTONEASTER MOUPINENSIS Franch.

*“(No. 1926a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 21, 1913.)
A Cotoneaster growing into a tall shrub, having rather large, glossy Gave and
bearing oval, blackish berries. Found on stony mountain slopes at eleva-
tions of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value as a decorative park and garden shrub
for the cooler sections of the United States.”’

36740. CoTONEASTER sp.

(No. 1927a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
A Cotoneaster of medium-tall growth. Leaves oval-round, tomentose beneath;
berries depressed, of dark-violet color. Rare. One specimen found on a peaty
place at an elevation of over 8,000 feet. Of value as a decorative park and
garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.”’

36741. CorNUS sp.

(No. 1928a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. august, 1913.)
A shrub growing to a height of 8 feet, well branched and of expanding growth.
Leaves large, slightly hirsute underneath; berries borne in masses, turning
bluish black when ripe. Found at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value
as a decorative park and garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United
Sta
36742. CoRNUS sp.

““(No. 1929a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
A shrub growing to a height of 8 feet; well branched and of expanding growth.
Leaves and fruits quite hirsute; berries borne in masses, turning bluish black
whenripe. Found at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value asa decorative
park and garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.”’

36743. HrippoPHaE RHAMNOIDES L. Sea buckthorn.

*“(No. 1930a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 28, 1913.)
__ ‘The sea buckthorn, which occurs along the seashore of northwestern Europe
and throughout the higher parts of Asia. Of value as a hedge plant for the
colder semiarid sections of the United States. Chinese name Ta tzu ku chen.”’
36744. Samsucus racemosa L. Elder.

*“(No. 193la. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 5, 1913.)
An elder growing into a medium-sized bush, bearing scarlet berries; is con-
__ tented with poor, rocky soils. Of value as an ornamental park shrub for the

_ cooler sections of the United States.”’

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36745. SamBuctus wILuiAmMsi Hance. (?) Elder. —

(No. 1932a. Near Shih men, Chihli Province, China. August 2, 1913.)
An elder found mostly along the roadsides, generally cut back every winter
for fuel. Of value for bank-binding purposes in semiarid sections. Chinese ©
name Wong pa tiao.”’

36746. CARAGANA sp.

‘““(No. 1933a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.)
A Caragana found growing in rocks and on dry places, reaching a height of only
-2 to 3 feet. Of value as a lining shrub along pathways or for use as division
lines between blocks of nursery stock. Especially fit for the colder sections of
the United States.’’
36747. CoLUTEA sp.

‘““(No. 1934a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.)
A shrub of small dimensions, found in loess cliffs. Rare. Of use for bank-
binding purposes in semiarid sections.’’

36748. LoniIcERA sp. af Honeysuckle.

(No. 1935a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
A bush honeysuckle of large growth and of decidedly ornamental habit. Leaves
large, dark green, against which the bright-red berries stand out beautifully.
These berries are borne in pairs on long, erect peduncles. Of value as an
ornamental shrub for the cooler sections of the United States.”’

36749. LONICERA sp. Honeysuckle.

(No. 1936a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 14, 1913.)
A bush honeysuckle of dwarf, sturdy growth, assuming characteristic outlines
when not disturbed. Leaves small, round-elliptical, of light-green color, with —
buttressed veins underneath near the petiole; berries comparatively large,
solitary, sessile, of opaque red color. This dwarf shrub is met with at eleva-
tions of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. Of value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler
sections of the United States.”’

36750. LOoNICcERA sp. Honeysuckle.

‘“‘(No. 1937a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 13, 1913.)
A bush honeysuckle of tall, rather open growth. Leaves large; these and the
young branches quite shiny. Berries large, oval, orange-red, inclosed in large
involucres, oiten two together. This shrub inhabits shady places in the high
mountain regions. Of value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler sections of
the United States.”’

36751. LonIcERA sp. Honeysuckle.

‘““(No. 1938a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.)
A shrubby honeysuckle of spreading habits found on somewhat peaty soils at
high elevations. The berries, of which two are grown into one, are borne on ©
long peduncles, usually hidden by the glossy willowlike foliage. Of value as”
a ground cover on moist and peaty places in the colder sections of the United
States.”’

36752. LoNIcERA CAERULEA L. Honeysuckle.

‘“‘(No. 19392. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
A bush honeysuckle found on moist and peaty places at high altitudes. Bears
a multitude of large dark-blue berries, which are inedible when raw. Of value
as a ground cover on moist and peaty places in the colder sections of the United
States.” ;

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86753. Vins amurensis Ruprecht. Grape.
(No. 1940a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 26, 1913.)

_ A very hardy grape, found at elevations of over 5,000 feet. The fruits, though
gmail, areedible. This species may be further developed and may also be used
__.__ in hybridization experiments in trying to produce hardier grapes. Possesses
value as an arbor and porch cover vine. For the colder sections of the United
States.’’

36754. AMPELOPSIS ACONITIFOLIA Bunge.

(No. 1941a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 28, 1913.)

A wild vine crawling over stony places. Of value as a porch and arbor vine,
especially for the drier parts of the United States. Chinese name Pa shan ghu.
Seeds from cultivated plants were sent formerly under S. P. I. Nos. 17938 and
17939.”

36755. ScHIZANDRA CHINENSIS (Turcz.) Baillon.

» “(No. 1942a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
A trailing vine of small growth, found between bowlders and rocks. Leaves
not unlike those of Actinidia kolomikia; berries in small clusters, red, sour.
Of use as a small porch and trellis vine for the colder sections of the United

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Distribution. —The Provinces of Chihli, Kiangsu, and Shensi in China, and
in Japan.
36756. Rises sp. Gooseberry.

“No. 1943a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chibli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
_._ A wild gooseberry found between rocks and bowlders in the mountains at
____ altitudes of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. Very well armed, even the berries themselves
being covered with large spines. Of value possibly in hybridization experi-
ments, trying to produce mildew-resistant v arieties. Chinese name Tzu h,
meaning ‘prickly pear.’”
36757. DucHeEsNeA mnpica (Andrews) Focke. Yellow strawberry.
(Fragaria indica Andr.)
*“(No. 1944a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 13, 1913.)
A wild strawberry found on the north slopes of mountains and in alpine meadows
at elevations of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. Fruits fairly large, of beautiful carmine-red
color, of slightly elongated shape, with the seeds deeply embedded. Of use
possibly in hybridization experiments. Chinese name Tee ren tze. This is the
first time I have seen wild strawberries in North China.”’
36758. Rusus sp.
*“(No. 1945a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
; A red-fruited, herbaceous bramble of nontrailing habits, growing only from 6
to 10 inches high, found on shaded places in the higher mountains at elevations
- of 7,000 to 10,000 feet. The fruits are quite large and juicy, though the seeds
are too conspicuous and too bony. May be of value as a new garden fruit for the
_ cooler parts of the United States. Chinese name Lu tieh to.”’
. : 36759. Rusvus sp.
(No. 1946a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chibli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
__ A red-fruited, low-growing herbaceous bramble, almost like the preceding
- number, 1945a (S. P. I. No. 36758), but with smaller fruits and less perceptible
seeds, found in semishady places at altitudes of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. May be of
_ value as a new garden fruit for the cooler parts of the United States.”’

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386760. INCARVILLEA SINENSIS Lam.

‘““(No. 1947a. Near Fangshan, Chihli Province, China. July 31, 1913.) An
ornamental biennial, having large carmine-rose colored flowers arranged on
long spikes. Of value as a garden plant for the drier sections of the United
States. A well-drained soil, not too rich, seems to suit it best. Through
selection this plant possibly might be made an annual. Chinese name Hong
la pa tsui yang hua.”’

36761. LIGULARIA sp.

‘““(No. 1948a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 12, 1913.)
A large-leaved Ligularia, growing between rocks and bowlders along running
watercourses. Flowers yellow, borne in flat, divided racemes. Of value as
an ornamental herbaceous perennial along water expanses in parks, especially
in the cooler sections of the United States. Collected at elevations of 5,000 to
7,000 feet.”

36762. LiGULARIA SIBIRICA (L.) Cass. :

‘““(No. 1949a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.)
A large-leaved Ligularia, found growing between rocks and bowlders along
watercourses and on moist places at altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet. Of value
as an ornamental herbaceous perennial along water expanses in parks, especially
in the cooler sections of the United States.’’

36763. ScUTELLARIA sp.

““(No. 1950a. Hwai lai, Chihli Province, China. July 30, 1913.) A species
of skullcap bearing large racemes of deep-blue flowers. The plants love stony
situations and are of dwarf growth. Of value as a rocky plant for the cooler
sections of the United States.”’

36764. Lycunis coronata Thunberg.

‘““(No. 195la. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 20, 1913.)
A perennial Lychnis with brick-red flowers, found among scrub growth on

gentle mountain slopes. Of value possibly as a showy plant for the hardy
border.”’ ;
36765. Iris ensatTa Thunberg. Iris.
“(No. 1952a. Kalgan, Chihli Province, China. September 5, 1913.) A
vigorously growing strain of Jris ensata, grown in gardens around Kalgan, where
the leaves are used as an ever ready and handy garden tying material. Of
special value for the drier sections of the United States for the above purposes
and as a lining plant along paths and roads. Chinese name Tsiao ma lien.”’
36766. ASPARAGUS DAURICUS Fisch. Asparagus.
““(No. 1953a. Peking, China. September 27, 1913.) An asparagus found
growing wild on the city wall of Peking. Oferect growth. The young shoots
are collected by the Chinese and eaten boiled asa vegetable. Of value possibly
in breeding experiments and for bank-binding purposes in semiarid regions.”
36767. ASPARAGUS sp. Asparagus.
‘““(No. 1954a. Fengtai, near Peking, China. September 10, 1913.) A wild
erect-growing asparagus, found onasandy bank. Of value possibly in breeding
experiments and for bank-binding purposes in semiarid regions.”’
36768. ASPARAGUS sp. Asparagus.
(No. 1955a. Near Hui yau pu, Chihli Province, China. September 2,
1913.) A wild upright-growing asparagus, found in a loess bank. Of value
possibly in breeding experiments and for bank-binding purposes in semiarid
regions.”’

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36769. ASPARAGUS TRICHOPHYLLUS FLEXUOsUs Trautv. Asparagus.
**(No. 1956a. Nankou, Chihli Province, China. July 28, 1913.) A wild
asparagus found on a clayey ridge. Of value possibly in breeding experiments
and for bank-binding purposes in semiarid regions. An ornamental garden
plant, especially for the drier sections of the United States. The branches
of this species of asparagus are bent in a peculiar zigzag manner.”’
36770. BRASSICA OLERACEA CAULO-RAPA DC. Kohl-rabi.
““(No. 1957a. Kalgan, Chihli Province, China. September 5,1913.) A very
large variety of kohl-rabi, weighing when fresh 16 pounds. This variety thrives
especially well in the vicinity of Kalgan, where occasionally specimens are
_ obtained weighing up to 25 pounds. The sad Chinese name of this variety
is Man ching p’yi liang, meaning ‘elobular kohl-rabi.’”’
36771. RaPHanus sativus L. Radish.
(No. 1958a. Hwailai, Chihli Province, China. July 29,1913.) A Chinese
winter radish, said to be of good flavor. There are red and green ones among
this lot of seeds. Chinese name Tsui loba. See former notes for uses and for
cultivation (S. P. I. No. 31697).’’ :
36772. RAPHANUS SaTivus L. Radish.
“(No. 1959a. Hwai lai, Chihli Province, China. July 29, 1913.) A long,
white, autumn radish, said to be of good quality. Chinese name Pai loba.’’
36773. Beta vuLearis L. Chard.
*“(No. 1960a. Hwailai, Chihli Province, China. July 29,1913.) A Chinese
variety of Swiss chard, called Tien ts’ai or Ching da. The fleshy midribs are
used fried in oil, either alone or with meat. Able to withstand a fair amount
of alkali in the soil.’’
36774. CAPsICUM ANNUUM L. Red pepper.
“(No. 196la. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A large, fleshy variety
of chili pepper, used scalded with meats. Chinese name Sze ssu Ja tze, meaning |
‘persimmon pepper.’ As the soil around Kalgan is quite alkaline and the cli-
mate semiarid, this and the following varieties of pepper may thrive well in
those parts of the United States where similar conditions are experienced.”
36775. CapsicUM ANNUUM L. Red pepper.
“(No. 1962a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A medium-large pep-
per, more pungent than the preceding number, 196la tS P. I. No. 36774), ve
used in similar culinary ways. Chinese name La tze.’
36776. CaPpsicUM ANNUUM L. Red pepper.
“(No. 1963a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A beautiful elongated
variety of chili pepper, mostly dried and kept for winter uses. Chinese name
Chang la tze, meaning ‘long pepper.’”’ ;
36777. Capsicum ANNUUM L. Red pepper.
“(No. 1964a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A long, slender variety
of chili pepper, quite pungent; used as a condiment; also dried for winter use.
Chinese name Hsien la tze, meaning «thread pepper.’”
36778. CucurBiTa MAXIMA Duch. Squash.
*““(No. 1965a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A large, ribbed winter
squash of yellow color with green blotches. Chinese name Hsi ghu lu, meaning
‘western squash.’ Of value especially for the semiarid sections of the United
States. Stands a fair amount of alkali.’’

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36779. CucurBITA MAXIMA Duch. Squash.

(No. 1966a. Hwai lai, Chihli Province, China. July 29,1913.) An edible
squash or gourd, used stewed, as a vegetable. Chinese name Yu kua. Of
value especially for the semiarid sections of the United States.”’

86780. NIcoTIANA RUsTIcA L, Tobacco.

‘““(No. 1967a. Tie ling tze temple, Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province,
China. August 25, 1913.) A coarse variety of tobacco cultivated in the tem- —
ple garden, at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Chinese name Hsiao yea yen. For
nicotine-content tests.”’

36781. Brassica PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Cabbage. |

(No. 1968a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A Chinese early winter
cabbage having light-yellow heart leaves. Called Huang ya pai ts’ai. For cul-
tural information, see former notes on the Chinese cabbage (S. P. I. No. 36113).”

36782. BRaAssICA CHINENSIS Jusl. Cabbage.

‘““(No. 1969a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A Chinese summer —
cabbage having heavy white midribs, which are cut in inch-long pieces and
eaten fried, either alone or with meat, or boiled in a soup made from dried
shrimps, giving all these dishes a very appetizing flavor. Chinese name
Chiang ghan pai ts’ar.”’

36783. BRAssicA PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Cabbage.

(No. 1970a. Hwai lai, Chihli Province, China. July 29,1913.) A large
variety of winter cabbage, said to be of good quality. Chinese name Tung
pat ts’ai, meaning ‘winter cabbage.’ ”

36784. MeEpDICcAGO RUTHENTICA (L.) Trautv. Alfalfa.

‘“(No. 197la. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.)
A wild alfalfa of spreading and semiascending growth; found in all sorts of
open spaces. Flowers of dark yellowish color, pods short and flat, borne in
little clusters, springing open and scattering their seeds when ripe. On very
dry and exposed places the plants make but small growth, but where found in
moist places and between grasses they supply quite'a mass of herbage, which is
eagerly eaten by all grazing animals. This alfalfa is found at elevations of 2,000 ©
to 8,000 feet, making a much more abundant growth in the higher mountain
regions than on the lower plains. Of decided value as a forage plant on ranges
and grazing grounds. Might be found valuable enough even to be grown in
congenial localities for hay and for green fodder. Chinese name Ye mu shu, —
meaning ‘wild alfalfa.’ ”

36785. Sosa Max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.

“(No. 1972a. Peking, China. September 29, 1913.) The original wild soy — |
bean, which occurs in North China here and there in hedges, copses, between
shrubbery, and between reeds (Phragmites communis) on the drier places, where
it turns itself around any support available. The beans are blackish and very
small and are inclosed in small pods, which are quite hairy, though looking —
typically like some of the smaller cultivated varieties of soy beans. The ~
poorest of the Chinese eat the young,pods when boiled, but the plant at largeis |
considered a weed and is gathered only when large quantities are found, in |
which case it is fed to domestic animals asa fodder. Of value possibly asa fod- _ |
der plant when sown out among erect-growing vegetation, like barnyard millet, |
Johnson grass, and corn. Chinese name Maw doh, meaning ‘hairy bean.’”

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33786. Vicra sp. Vetch.
(No. 1973a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.)
A vetch of tall growth, making much herbage, found among scrub. Of value
possibly as a forage plant for the cooler sections of the United States.”
36787. VicIA sp. Vetch.
(No. 1974a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 12, 1913.)

A vetch of tall growth, but producing less herbage than the preceding number,

1973a (S. P. I. No. 36786); found at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Of value pos-
sibly asa forage plant for the cooler sections of the United States.”’
36788. GERANIUM sp. Crane’s-bill.
*“(No. 1975a. Near Pau an tchou, Chihli Province, China. September 3,
1913.) A biennial crane’s-bill found here and there on the banks of ditches;
produces an immense mass of herbage, which is eagerly eaten by horses, mules,
and donkeys. Probably valuable enough to be grown as a forage supply, espe-
cially in the western United States, and more specifically as a winter crop in
the Pacific coast region. Sow out in late summer or early fall.’’
36789. ERODIUM sp. Crane’s-bill.
(No. 1976a. Near Hui yau pu, Chihli Province, China. September 2,
1913.) Found on sandy and pebbly places, producing much herbage, especially
when the nights become cool. Is eagerly browsed by all domestic animals.
Apparently identical with No. 1884a (S. P. I. No. 36117). These remarks there-
fore apply to it also.”’
36790. ASTRAGALUS sp.

“(No. 1977a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.)
Found on dry loess banks; has but scanty foliage, but produces a mass of fine
stems, which bear slender racemes of bluish white or white flowers. Of value
possibly as a soil binder in semiarid regions, and perhaps for forage purposes.’’
386791. Stipa sp.

““(No. 1978a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.)
A bunch-grass found on clayey ridges. The leaves and stalks are very tough
and the latter are used to make strong brooms. Might possibly be of value in
the manufacturing of strong paper, and could be grown in the cooler parts of the
semiarid belt in the United States. Chinese name Tht tcht.’’

386792. AGROPYRON sp.

*“(No. 1979a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 27, 1913.)
A vigorously growing grass, found in shaded places at altitudes of 5,000 to 8,000
feet. Of use possibly for grazing purposes.”’

86793. Etymus pAHuRIcUs Turcz.

““(No. 1980a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.)
A tall grass with heavy, erect stems, found on fertile flats in the mountains at
elevations of 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Of use possibly for grazing purposes.”’
86794. Etymus sisiricus L.

(No. 1981a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.)
A tall grass with heavy, overhanging heads, found in great masses on fertile
flats in the higher mountain regions at altitudes of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. Of value
possibly for grazing purposes.”’

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36795. Hoxcus soreHum L. . Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

‘““(No. 1982a. Near San kia tien, Chihli Province, China. September 11,
1913.) A tall-growing white-seeded variety of sorghum, often producing
several heads as side shoots. Its productivity, however, is not as great as the
varieties that bear only one panicle.”’

36796. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) Scribner. . Millet.
(Setaria italica Beauv.)

‘“(No. 1983a. Kalgan, China. September 5, 1913.) A prolific variety of
bird millet grown on the somewhat alkaline soils around Kalgan. Chinese
name San pien huang goo tze, meaning ‘thrice-changing yellow small millet.’ ”

36797. ARTEMISIA sp. _ Wormwood.

‘““(No. 1984a. Peking, China. October 18, 1913.) A biennial wormwood,
occurring as a weed in all sorts of dry waste places. The Chinese utilize this
plant as a stock to graft chrysanthemums upon and claim that the chrysanthe-
mums thus grafted are earlier, need less water and no manure, are more easily
lifted and transplanted, and in general require far less care than when on their
own roots. To obtain the best results, the Chinese sow the seed in late sum-
mer in well-drained beds. The seeds germinate quickly, but the plants make
very little growth during the autumn and winter. When spring comes, how-
ever, they develop with great vigor, and in June they have well-formed stems.

The Chinese then cut off the main stem an inch or so from the ground and graft.
a chrysanthemum scion upon it by the ordinary cleft-graft method. No wax
is used, but only a small strip of fiber, while the plants are shaded during the ©

first days. The stock and the scion soon unite and continue to grow vigorously.
On very strongly developed specimens of the stock the main branches are
often used to insert on every one a different variety of chrysanthemum or to

train a beautiful ‘standard’ tree of it, and some of such specimens are fully as —

good as the plants seen at home exhibitions of chrysanthemums. This pre-
viously described method of grafting chrysanthemums might prove to be

valuable for the sections of the United States where the summers are somewhat

too short or the nights too cool to rear the plants successfully out of doors, like,
for instance, the more elevated parts of the Rocky Mountain States.

“Care has to be taken to water the plants sparingly when lifted and planted
in flower pots. The Chinese name of this Artemisia is Ghau tze.”’

36798. THLADIANTHA DUBIA Bunge.

‘““(No. 1985a. Peking, China. October 7, 1913.) An ornamental perennial
cucurbit, with scarlet fruits the size of small hens’ eggs. Chinese name Tze
kua.”’

36799. ScuHIzonotTus sorsBirouius (L.) Lindl.
(Spiraea sorbifolia L.)

‘‘(No. 1986a. Peking, China. October11,1913.) A variety of the ordinary ¢
sorbus-leaved spirzea, which grows well in Peking, thriving even in well-trampled —
inner courtyards, where soil conditions certainly are unfavorable to plant —

growth. Remains in flower, more or less, from the end of June until the end
of September. Of value especially as an attractive shrub for back yards in our

cities and as a garden shrub for semiarid sections of the United States. Sow

out on peaty soil and keep in a shady place.’’

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36800. NirrariA scHopert L.

*“(No. 19872. Near Tientsin, China. July 16, 1913.) A densely branching
hardy shrub of spreading habits. Has small bluish green leaves and bears
small berries, which change from light green through red into a violet black.
Found growing on strongly alkaline flats. Of value possibly as a soil and sand
reclaimer for alkali regions. Collected and presented by Mrs. Mary Clemens,
wife of the Rev. Joseph Clemens, chaplain to the 15th Regiment, United States
Infantry, at Tientsin, China. Received on October 19, 1913.”

36801. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.

*“(No. 1988a. Peking, China. October 8, 1913.) A large-fruited variety of
Chinese edible haw; for selection and for stocks. See previous introduction,
No. 1841a (S. P. I. No. 35641).”’

36802. Pyrus sp. Pear.

*(No. 1989a. Peking, China. October 8, 1913.) A very small pear of rus-
set color, with a long peduncle. Becomes quite soft and mushy after having
been kept in a room for a couple of weeks; quite different from the small
variety of Pyrus sinensis, which remains hard and shriveled up. Obtained at
a fruit stand in Peking; probably collected from wild trees.”’

36803. MALUS sp. Crab apple.

““(No. 1990a. Peking, China. October 8, 1913.) A Chinese crab apple,
the size of a large cherry, of dark-purple color; of fine flavor when made into
a compote. Apparently very hardy and of value for the semiarid sections of
the United States when grafted on the Siberian Malus baccata, which is very
drought resistant. Chinese name Ghae tang kuo.”’

86804. Prunus saticina Lindl. Plum.

“(No. 1991a. Kalgan, China. September 8, 1913.) A variety of plum of
wine-red color and said to be as large as an apple, coming from Yu tchan, west-
ern Chihli Province, China. Obtained from its collector, Mr. Rusted, of the
British American Tobacco Co., at Kalgan. Of value possibly for the cooler
sections of the United States.’’

386805. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

“(No. 1992a. Peking, China. October15, 1913.) A peculiar pointed variety
of winter peach of white color. Flesh hard, but sweet; skin covered with a
dense, felty down, which can be scraped off and looks like short wool.”’

86806. AmyYGDALUS PERsIcA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes. )

*“(No. 1993a. Kalgan, China. September 8, 1913.) A very large variety of
clingstone peach, coming late in the season; of good quality, though not very
sweet. Probably imported from Shantung Province.”’

36807. AmyGDALUS DAvipIANA (Carr.) B. S. and Z. Wild peach.
(Prunus davidiana Franch.)

““(No. 1994a. Peking, China. October 23, 1913.) A variety of the davidi-
ana peach, of fastigiate growth, trees becoming 50 to 60 feet high. Of value as
an appropriate tree for cemeteries and other places where some dignity of out-
lineisrequired. Suitable especially for the drier sections of the United States.
As pyramidal trees in general do not come true from seed, only a small per-
centage of the trees from these seeds may be expected to be of a correct col-
umnar shape, while the bigger part will be all sorts of intermediate types.”’

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386808. DiosPrros Lotus L. Persimmon,

‘““(No. 1995a. Peking, China. October 22 to 29, 1913.) Twenty thousand
seeds of the wild persimmon from North China; to be used as stocks for cultivated
varieties of persimmons, especially for the drier parts of the United States.”’

36809. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

*“(No. 1996a. Peking, China. October 30, 1913.) A rare, brown and black
striped variety of soy bean, used roasted as a delicacy. Very wholesome,
apparently, and worthy of trial by the American public.~ Could be slightly
salted and buttered and sold like pop corn and peanuts. Chinese name of this
bean Ghu pee doh, meaning ‘tiger-skin bean.’”’

36810. ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN Durazz. Silk tree.

““(No. 1997a. Peking, China. October 24, 1913.) The so-called silk tree,
a beautiful little tree with feathery foliage and delicate rosy flowers, which are
borne in large masses. Withstands drought, dry heat, and a fair amount of
alkali quite successfully, and thrives to perfection in the rather uncongenial
climate of North China. Of value as an ornamental garden and park tree,
especially for the sections of the United States where the summers are dry and
hot and the winters not too severe. Produces an especially fine effect when
planted in a row or in a scattered group in some prominent place. Can also
be used as a shade-giving tree on tea plantations, as is being done at Chakva,
near Batoum, in the Caucasus, where by this method the picking season is
considerably extended. This North China form may possibly be hardier than
the types at present cultivated in America, as suggested by Prof. Sargent,
director of the Arnold Arboretum.”’

36811 to 36813.

From the Sudan. Presented by Gov. H. W. Jackson, of Merowe, Dongola Prov-
ince, through Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
December 9, 1913.

Quoted notes by Prof. Mason.

36811 and 36812. Axium cepa L. Onion.

“From northern Amalad, Amer Island, near the fourth cataract of the Nile.
Taken from the ground in May and early June (our Sacaton and Texas dates
of harvest), they are now (September 21) about as hard as baseballs. They
are not mild flavored by any means, and an onion with such keeping qualities
in this intense heat is surely a find. These people sow the seed in beds in
October or November, and transplant to the growing beds in February. I
think the Imperial Valley, Yuma, and Indio would be the correct places to try
out this seed.”’

36811. ‘Dongola onion, red.” 36812. ‘Dongola onion, white.’ .

“There are three quite distinct types, but a round one with a pure white
color and of medium size is regarded as the best.”’
86813. Doponaza viscosa (L.) Jacq.

“Seed of a plant received from the gardens of the governor at Merowe, A
very interesting hedge plant, which is beautifully dense and green, responds
to the shears perfectly, and when taken in hand early makes a perfectly compact
wall clear to the ground. This shrub was found at Erkowit, near Suakin, in
the hill country of the Sudan, under conditions which suggested that it might
be native there, but its presence was probably due to some remote importation,

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36811 to 36813—Continued.

as this species is pretty generally distributed throughout the tropical world.
The shrub is called tattas by the natives. The governor is not sure whether it
will endure any degree of frost, but thinksit may. The seedling plantsforma
rather deep taproot and must be transplanted with some care on that account.
This is one of the most perfect tropical hedge plants I have ever seen.”’

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36814. ARTEMISIA MARITIMA IL. Wormseed.

From Russia. Presented by Mr. John H. Grout, American consul at Odessa.
Received November 29, 1913.

“Tn only one part of the country (Tashkend) was I able to secure the seed, and there
it wasin the hands ofone firm. This firm hasasmall plantation a long distance away,
where the seed is raised in small quantities.

“Russian pharmacists. obtain their supplies of the flower buds from central Asia,
where on some of the dry hillsides the plants grow in great profusion and without any
sort of cultivation. There it is richest in the volatile oil and in santonin, for which

itis valued. Thesame variety of plant is also found in parts of Persia and Asia Minor

and, I believe, alsoin placesin Hungary. Itseems to thrive best in semiarid climates
with a superabundance of sunshine and a certain brackishness of soil. It would doubt-
less grow well in some parts of the southwestern portion of the United States on cal-
careous loess and on the outskirts of salt marshes. Whether a plant which grows
wild in other places and only needs to be collected could be grown with great profit
in the United States may be open to doubt.’’ (Grout, extracts from letters dated April
14 and November 8, 1913.)

“ Artemisia maritima L., is a very variable species, and two varieties which are
known as A. cina Berg and Schmidt, and A. pauciflora Weber are usually regarded
as the source of the so-called Levant wormseed, or santonica, of the Pharmacopeceia.
The commercial supply of santonica comes largely from Turkestan, but the harvests
of three successive years, 1909 to 1911, proving a failure, considerable interest has -
been aroused in the possibility of producing this drug in other countries.”’ (W. W.

_ Stockberger.)

- 86815 to 36817.

From American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D. Stearns, Governor of
Samoa. Received December 10, 1913.

36815. Mancirera inpica L. Mango.
“Mango seeds taken from fruits grown in these islands.’’ (Stearns.)

36816. Dioscorea sp.
Tuber.

36817. PrERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

‘Seeds taken from fruits grown in these islands.’’ (Stearns.)

36818 to 36828. PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA IL. Date.

_ From Dongola, Sudan, Africa. Ofishoots collected by Prof. S. C. Mason, of the
Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 17, 1913.

Quoted notes by Prof. Mason.

“Tt is generally acknowledged that the four date varieties of importance in this
Province were originally brought up the river from the Sukkot district, a very inac-
cessible region between the second and third cataracts of the Nile, now included,
for administrative purposes, in Halfa Province, with the capital at Wadi Halfa. John
Lewis Burkhardt, in his account of his travels in Nubia in 1813, mentions the excel-

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

lence of the dates of Sukkot and says that the merchants of Merowe brought commodi-

ties in exchange for them, their own country having but few dates and those of bad
quality. Dongola Province is now the great date-producing region, and the people
are alive to the value of the offshoots and are planting every one they can get, offering
- none forsale. The great source of supply is the Sukkot country, already mentioned,
where the industry has declined from the going out of the young men and on account
of the difficulties of transportation. The three important varieties recognized in both

districts are Barakawi, Gondeila, and Bentamoda.”’

36818. ‘‘Bentamoda. No.1. The find which is worth the whole journey
is the Bentamoda, a Sukkot variety which is very rare. A man of consequence
may have two orthree trees. The gift of an offshoot toa friend isa mark of dis-
tinction. I was at once told by both Governor Jackson and his head gardener
that one could not by any means go out and buy astock of these. I really
think the Bentamoda variety ranks with the Deglet Noor and Menakher. The
stone is small and clean, and the fruit hasthe appearance and flavor togiveita —
placein the first rank. Itwaslearned from the Omda of Aswan that the Baria-
moda, or Sukkota, of which a few trees may be found near Aswan, isidentical ©
with this variety, the first name being a modification of Bentamoda and the
second given in reference to the district from which the offshoots were obtained.
Aaronsohn secured a few offshoots under the name “Bartamoda’ in 1911.”’

36819. ‘‘Beniamoda. No.2.”’ 36823. ‘‘Beniamoda. No.6.’’
36820. ‘“‘Beniamoda. No.3.’ 36824. ‘‘Beniamoda. No.7.’’
36821. ‘‘Beniamoda. No.4.’’ 36825. “‘Bentamoda. No. 13.”

36822. ‘“‘Beniamoda. No.5.”’

36826. ‘‘Barakawi is the great food staple and export date and is said to reach
Cairo under the name Jbrimu, though there may be a distinct variety of this
name. Itis24 inches long or longer, narrow, tapering from base to apex; dull
purplish red; it dries bone hard. but is sweet and of a wheaty flavor; said to
resist the weevil and to keep two or three years. The people say that these
dates put in a tightly closed vessel of water a day or two become as good as
fresh dates and that the water makesa very pleasant drink. GovernorJackson
informs me that this date is much sought as a food supply by pilgrims jour-
neying to Mecca, on account of its excellent carrying and keeping qualities.”

36827. ‘The Gondeila (as these people have it), or Jendila, is an oblong or
oval, blocky date, antimony yellow (Ridgway, xv), ripening to a chestnut
brown. It is a semidry date as it ripens, but exposed to the sun for two
hours each day itis made quite dry. It must, however, be carefully guarded
against weevils. It reaches Cairo only on special orders or as presents. "It
is one of the varieties offered to guests as a sweet. When sold, an ardeb of
320 pounds brings here about 154 piasters (a piaster is about 5 cents). This
variety is worth importing and is common enough, so that a fair supply can
probably be obtained.”’

36828. ‘“‘Kulma. A very soit, sticky date when first mature, but becomes
firmer when cured in thesun. The fruit is 2} to 23 inches long and 14 tol?
inches broad; dull yellow, ripening to a rather dull, unattractive brown.
The skin is a bit thick and the flesh soft and rich, but with a lot of tough rag.
It is a date worth trial, but not equal to the Benitamoda, though reminding
one in a way of the Tafilelt. The people explained that this variety should
never be planted on land near a river bank, but well inland, in a dry situation.
Then the fruit cures without spoiling.”’

For full notes on these date varieties, see “‘ Dates of Egypt and the Sudan,”’ by S. €C.
Mason, Bulletin No. 271, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1915.

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 71

36829 to 36840.

From Pying Yang, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. Charles L. Phillips,
_ Presbyterian Mission. Received December 10, 1913
Quoted notes by Mr. Phillips.
86829 to 36837. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

3 “The soy bean in Korea is usually sown in the fields with millet. In the
early spring, after the millet has reached the height of 2 or 3 inches, the beans
are dropped in between the hills of the grain, all of which is sown in rows and
cultivated with the Korean ox plow. Beans of this kind produce best in heavy
clay soil rather than in light, stony ground. These beans serve as food for man
and beast and are used most extensively throughout this whole northern
country. For man, bread and cake are baked with these beans, a sloppy cereal
dish is cooked, and, of course, everywhere soy is made. Especially with the
yellow varieties, bean sprouts are grown during the winter, which furnish a
fresh vegetable dish for the people at a time when green things are scarce. The

- beans are put in an earthen dish and daily sprinkled with water and kept in the
warm living room of the house, where they are quickly sprouted and send
long shoots outfromthedish. These sproutsareagreatrelish. They are boiled
and eaten with rice and millet. For fodder, the beans are fed in the pod to the
cattle and horses, but in cold weather are most often boiled and fed as a hot
mash.”’

36829. “No.1. Yellow. This is the most common of all soy beans in
Korea.”’

36830. “No.2. Small yellow.”” 36831. “No.3. Black.”’

36832. “No.4. Green. These beans are also roasted and popped like
our pop corn or like roasted chestnuts. A great favorite among the
Korean children.”

86833. “No.5. Brown. Rarely grown in northern Korea.’’

$6834. “No.6. Brown and black.”’

36835. “No.7. Black and yellow.’

36836. “No.8. Mottled green and black.”’

36837. “No.9. Black with white spots. Called sometimes in this
province ‘widowers’ beans.’ ” “

36838 to 36840. PHasEoLus aneuLaARis (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.

86838. “Gray mottled. Long pods, with seven or eight beans in one
pod. Used extensively in northern Korea. Boiled and eaten as a
cereal. Planted with millet; yields best in heavy loamy soil.’’

86839. “Yellow. Long pods, with seven or eight beans in one pod.
Used extensively in northern Korea. Boiled and eaten as a cereal.
Planted with millet; yields best in heavy, loamy soil.’’

36840. “Red. Soap is made from this variety.”’

72 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36841 to 36845.

From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and
Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 18,
1913.

Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.
36841. Manairera INDICA L. Mango.

‘“(No. 26. November 20, 1913.) Bud wood of the variety called Manga da _
Rosa, or Rose mango, from the orchard of Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo, at
Roma, on the outskirts of Bahia.

‘“‘ Manga da Rosa is one of the commonest named varieties of the mango, both
here and at Rio de Janeiro. The name seems to be applied to seedling trees
in many cases. On investigation we find that the seed is polyembryonic,
which leads to the belief that the variety may in reality be a seedling race or _
type, like the No. 11 of the West Indies and Florida, and like thisrace maintain _
its characteristics, even when grown from seed.

“The fruits of this variety are of good size and ripen here in December and
January. At the present time they are almost full grown. The form is some-
what similar to that of the No. 11 mango, broad at the base, with the stem
inserted to one side, making the left shoulder full and high, while the right
shoulder is falling. The apex is rather pointed, with a rather prominent beak |
about one-half inch above the longitudinal center of the fruit. Both cheeks —
are distinctly compressed and are overspread with rich rose-red, a very attractive —
and striking color. The seed is medium in size and those we have examined ~
contained from five to eight embryos. The flavor and quality are said to be
very good, and the trees seem to be carrying better crops of fruit than in the case
of other varieties. This mango should be given a thorough trial in Florida,
both to determine its value as a fruit and to throw more light on the fruiting —
habits of the polyembryonic mangos, which seem to be an especially promising
class.’’

4 ars Sl elie 0 20p

See S. P. I. No. 36688 for a previous introduction and Plate IV for an illustra-
tion of the fruit of this mango.

36842. BAUHINIA sp.

*“(No. 22a. November 9, 1913.) Seeds collected from a tree growing on the
Rua Victoria, near No. 61. This small tree, 18 to 20 feet high, bears very pretty
light-pink flowers and long, brownish pods. It is seen quite often in the yards
here in the city. Itis possible that this species is already in the United States.
It should be propagated and tried, as it might prove quite distinct.”’

36843. OPERCULINA TUBEROSA (L.) Meissn.

“(No. 23a. November 9, 1913.) Seeds of a supposed Ipomoea. An old
gate and posts near 71 Rua Victoria are covered with a strong-growing woody
vine that has been almost completely killed, on account of street-improvement
work. The seed pods, which are very large and characteristic of those of our
morning-glories, contain from one to four, rarely five, large velvety black seeds.
A leaf of which we made a rough pencil sketch is 7 lobed. We were unable to —
find a flower. For propagation and test in California and Florida.”’

36844. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

‘“(No. 25a. November 12, 1913.) Seeds of an interesting variety of the
maméo, or papaya, obtained in the market at Bahia. The fruitis oblate in form,
4 inches long, and 5 inches wide. It would be an ideal size for shipping. The
quality is good, but the seed cavity is rather large. Should be tried in southern
Florida.”’ ;

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 13

36841 to 36845—Continued.
86845. CucumIS MELO L. Muskmelon.

‘““(No. 26a. November 12, 1913.) Seeds of a large melon grown at Joazeiro,

on the Sao Francisco River, 250 miles inland from Bahia. This melon is 10

inches long and 5 inches in diameter, straw colored, and heavily ribbed. The

flesh is light salmon color, with a pronounced musky flavor; of fair quality. It
might prove of value in parts of the arid Southwest.”’

_ 86846 to 36848. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Dalny, Manchuria. Presented by Mr. Albert W. Pontius, American consul.
Received December 10, 1913. 4

‘A large variety of beans is grown in Manchuria, and together with their resultants,
bean cake and bean oil, they constitute by far the most valuable item in the export
trade of the three provinces. In the month of April they are sown by hand in drills
and the crop is ripe in September; but as regards the beans of commerce there is an
_ exception, namely, the small green bean known as Lu tou (Phaseolus aureus Roxb.),
_ which ripens as early as July and can be sown again in that month and gathered early
in October. The Chinese distinguish the beans of commerce by their colors. At
the end of March or beginning of April the ground fertilizer (night soil and animal
_ manure) is spread over the fields in the furrows in which the previous season’s beans
were cultivated. The soil in the old ridges is then turned with the ordinary shallow
native plow, the new ridges being formed where the fertilizer has been spread. The
_ ground is broken with a wooden roller drawn by a mule, the tops of the ridges being
2 partly leveled. A line marker is then used on the leveled ridges, this implement
» marking a shallow trench, preparing the ground for seeding purposes.

_ ‘The planting of beans in Manchuria takes place during the month of April. The
' seeding is effected in two manners, the beans being sown in light furrows or in finger
; holes placed uniformly apart. The former method is quite simple and requires no
. explanation; in the use of the latter method, the finger holes are about 9 inches apart,
_ four or five seeds being dropped in each hole. The amount of seed used differs in the

various districts, a higher altitude requiring a proportionately larger quantity of seed.
- The following shows the different quantities of seed used in the varying latitudinal
i districts of Manchuria: Liaotung Peninsula (district south of Tashihchiao), from
; _ thirty to forty-five hundredths of a bushel per acre; Mukden, Tiehling, and Kaiyuan,
- from forty-five to sixty hundredths of a bushel per acre; iin: from sixty-five to
f - eighty hundredths of a bushel per acre; Heilungchiang, cite hundredths of a bushel
a more per acre. The first breaking and weeding of the soil takes place from six to

ten days after seeding and when the sprouts are from 3 to 4 inchesin length. Weeding
is subsequently effected during intervals of four or five days (every ten days in
northern Manchuria). Native hoes and rakes are used for weeding, the ground being
_ broken with a wooden plow drawn by a horse or mule. The period of harvesting is
_ from the latter part of September to the beginning of October, the bean plants being

tut close to the roots, a stone roller or wooden flail being used in hulling. The average
_ erops per acre by districts are estimated as follows: In southeast Manchuria and the
| t of the Yellow Sea the yield is from 10 to 15 bushels per acre; in the Liao River
_ valley, Changtu, Kaiyua, Tiehling, and Mukden the yield is from 40 to 50 bushels
_ per acre; at Kirin the yield is from 24 to 26 bushels per acre; and in Heilungchiang
(Amur district) the yield is from 17 to 22 bushels per acre.” (Pontius.)

— 86846. “Yellow bean. Pai mei, ‘white eyebrow,’ from the white scar on the
A saddle, or point of attachment to the pod. This variety is highly prized for
the quantity of oil or fat which it contains. Shipped from Fanchiatun
station, near Changchun, south Manchuria.’”’ (Pontius.)

_

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74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36846 to 36848—Continued.
36847. ‘Yellow bean. Hei chi, ‘black belly,’ from the dark-brown scar on

the saddle. This variety is highly prized for the quality of oil or fat which —

it contains. Shipped from Kinchou station, leased territory.” (Pontius.)

36848. ‘Green bean. Ching tow. This variety is said to yield more legu-
min in the manufacture of bean curd than the yellow bean, but the quality
isinferior. It is also boiled and used as food.’’ (Pontius.)

36849 and 36850. Linum vusITraTissimum L. . flax.

From Smyrna, Asia Minor. Presented by Mr. John W. Dye, American vice
consul general. Received December 13, 1913.

36849. ‘The annual production of flaxseed in the Province of Smyrna is

estimated at 280,000 to 300,000 pounds, the greater part of which is exported

to France, Germany, and Italy. The price averages about 4 to 5 cents per —

pound.” (Dye.)

36850. ‘‘A small sample of a grade of flaxseed grown on the island of Crete

which appears on this market and is held at the same price as that from
Asia Minor.’’ (Dye.)

36851. Linum USITATISSIMUM L. Flax.
From Pskoff, Russia. Presented by Malcolm & Co. Received December 16,
1913.

36852 to 36861.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for ee
Department of Agriculture. Received December 17, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

36852 to 36854. Zizipnus JusuBa Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertner.)

36852. ‘‘(No. 1041. Peking, China. November 7, 1913.) A variety of
jujube with large, round-oblong fruits of a dark mahogany-brown color;
meat somewhat juicy and quite sweet. Trees of rather small growth and
quite spiny. Cultivated in Peking gardens under the name Ta tsao,
meaning ‘big jujube.’”

36853. ‘‘(No. 1042. Peking; China. November 8, 1913.) A variety of
jujube bearing rather small fruits of roundish shape and of a red-brown
color; meat very sweet. Trees grow to be large, with heavy trunks and
few spines. Produces more fruit when ringed annually. Cultivated in
Peking gardens under the name Hsiao tsao, meaning ‘small jujube.’”

36854. ‘‘(No. 1043. Peking, China. November 9, 1913.) A jujube
bearing large fruits of elongated shape, tapering toward the end; colora
rich reddish brown. Of sweet taste; meat firm; of rather good keeping
qualities. Trees of tall growth with few branches; foliage very large.
Cultivated in Peking gardens under the name Yu tsao, meaning ‘tooth
jujube,’ on account of the tapering shape of the fruits.”’

36855. VisurNumM pLicatum Thunberg.

‘““(No. 1998a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 30, 1913.)
A shrub of medium dimensions, found on stony mountain slopes. Bears in
early summer many umbels of whitish flowers, followed by berries which change
from green to red and when ripe to black. The foliage is quite green and
dense, the leaves somewhat undulated. Of value as a hardy ornamental
drought-resisting shrub for the colder regions of the United States.’’

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 75

86852 to 36861—Continued,
36856. RIsBEs sp. Currant.

“(No. 1999a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.)
- A currant of tall, open growth found on northern mountain slopes at elevations
of 7,000 to 10,000 feet. Berries red, small, sour, and not juicy.”’

36857 to 36859. Rosa sp. Rose.
36857. ‘(No.2000a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chibli Province, China. August
4 24, 1913.) A very tall and vigorously growing wild rose, found among

tall scrub on mountain slopes. Of value as a stock for cultivated roses
for the colder sections of the United States.’’
_ 36858. ‘‘(No. 200la. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China.
2 August 21, 1913.) A wild rose of low, bushy growth found on stony
mountain sides. Of use possibly for stony and pebbly places in wild
: gardens.”’
3 36859. ‘‘(No. 2002a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China.
z August 29, 1913.) A wild rose of low growth and spreading habit, each
stalk standing separately; found in semishady places at elevations of

i 7,000 to 10,000 feet. Of use possibly beneath trees as an open ground
: cover, especially for the colder sections of the United States.’’
36860. HEMEROCALLIS sp. Day lily.

*““(No. 2003a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.)
A low-growing liliaceous plant with linear leaves, found on open, rocky places
at altitudes of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. Of value possibly as a hardy perennial for
the colder sections of the United States.

k .

36861. PHASEOLUS vuLGARIS L. Bean.

““(No. 2004a. Hsiao Wu taishan, Chihli Province, China. August 30, 1913.)

A good variety of garden bean cultivated in a temple garden at an elevation

of 5,000 feet. Of value apparently as a garden vegetable for the cooler sections
of the United States.”

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62 and 36863. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon.

From Spalato, Dalmatia, Austria-Hungary. Presented by Mr. William T. Forbes,
Worcester, Mass. Received December 6, 1913.

36862. “Seeds of a muskmelon served at the Grand Bellevue Hotel. Melons

‘ nearly spherical, 9 inches in diameter; flesh 3 inches thick and seed opening
¥ 3inches. Sweet; flesh green; tastes like pineapple.’’ (Forbes.)

. 36863. ‘Seeds of a muskmelon served at the Grand Bellevue Hotel. Melons
; 9 inches in diameter; very sweet; green flesh; pineapple taste; very fine.’’
a (Forbes.)

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36864. BELLUCIA sp. Papaturro.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Department of
Agriculture, San Jose. Received December 9, 1913.

_ “A small tree, with fruit which to my taste is one of the best; flowers large and

beautiful; very fragrant; for hot climates, deep, fresh alluvial land; grows principally

on the banks of creeks.’’ (Wercklé.)

3865. JUGLANS CINEREA X REGIA. Walnut...

_ From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Mr. John G. Jack, East Walpole, Mass.
Received December 22, 1913.

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

‘From the Eben Bacon estate, Prince Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. A large tree with
the aspect of a butternut (J. cinerea) but closer, less deeply furrowed bark. Leaves
of few large leaflets. Nuts much like J. cinerea, but shell less sharply rough and husk
not glandular pubescent. Trunk about 4 feet in diameter at 2 feet from ground, a
4 feet from ground dividing into three large limbs.”’ (Jack.)

‘““A large widespreading specimen with a trunk diameter of 4 feet 3 inches about
2 feet above the surface of the ground and just below the point where it divides in
three large limbs, standing in the grounds of Mr. Eben Bacon, of Jamaica Plain. Thi
tree is supposed to have been planted between 50 and 60 years ago.”’ (Garden a
Forest, No. 349, October 81, 1894.)

36866 to 36887.

From Pango Pango, Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D. Stearns, Governor
of American Samoa. Received December 10, 1913.

86866. ADENANTHERA PAVONINA L. . Coral bean tree.

‘A handsome deciduous tree with spreading branches and bipinnate leaves
bearing pods of glossy, scarlet, biconvex seeds. Pinnz two to six pairs; leaflets
6 to 12 pairs, oval, obtuse, glabrous; flowers in racemes, numerous, small, white —
and yellow mixed, fragrant; calyx 4 to 5 toothed; stamens 8 to 10; pods linear,
somewhat curved, bivalved, 10 to 12 seeded.

“The tree is a native of the East Indies, where ine jewelers use the seeds
for weights, each weighing almost exactly 4 grains. The heartwood of the larger —
trees is of a deep-red color. It is hard and durable and in India is sometimes
used as a substitute for red sandalwood. It yields a dye which the Brahmins” |
of India use for marking their foreheads. It has long been growing in Guam,”
and is pretty well distributed over the island. Its vernacular name, kolales,
is an imitation of ‘coraies’ (coral beads), and is likewise applied to the smallems
seeded Abrus abrus.”’ (W. E. Safford, Useful Plants f Guam.) :

36867. BarrIncTonia AsraTica (L.) Kurz. Fiitu.

“ Fiitu. A moderate-sized tree; cuts light but grows brown by exposure. |
The wood is curly, brittle, and soft; it is quite light and is used for canoes; it is.
not a valuable wood for ead use, though much esteemed by the natives on
account of the ease with which it is worked. The fruit is reduced to powder :
and used to stupefy fish in a method of fishing called Seu. The leaves are
large and lustrous, like magnolia foliage, and the flowers are very beautiful.”
(Stearns.)

36868. BARRINGTONIA SAMOENSIS A. Gray. ,

“* Falaga.”’ ‘

Distribution.—A tree whose protruding red-stamened flowers are borne in
racemes 2 feet long. Found in Samoa and on the adjacent islands. |

86869. BIXxaA ORELLANA L. Annatto tree.

“Toa. A small tree, bearing prickly capsules containing seeds surrounded
byred pulp, which ae the well-knownannattoofcommerce. Leaves cordate-
ovate, acuminate entire or angular, smooth on both surfaces.

“‘ Annatto is prepared by macerating the pods in boiling water, removing the
seeds, and leaving the pulp to settle. The water is then poured off, and the
residuum, which is of a bright-yellow or orange color, is used as a dyestuff.
In Guam it is sometimes put in soup and rice. The Caroline Islanders use it
to paint their bodies, together with turmeric. It issometimes used in the same
way by the Samoans.

“The chief uses to which annatto is applied are for dyeing silk and cotton
orange yellow and for coloring cheese and butter. The color imparted to fab-
rics, however, is not lasting.”” (W. E. Safford, Useful Plants of Guam.)

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36866 to 36887—Continued.

36870. CaANAVALI sp.
_ “ Fue-lopa.”’
- 86871. CLERODENDRUM AMICORUM Seem.

‘* Mamalupe.”’

Distribution.—A white-flowered shrub, often 15 feet tall, found in Samoa
and on the adjacent islands.
86872. CRASSINA ELEGANS (Jacq.) Kuntze.

(Zinma elegans Jacq.)

** Makerika.”’
36873. DiIoscorEA sp. Yam.

*“Sot, a species of yam.”’
36874. GyYNoPpoGoN BRACTEOLOSA (Rich.) Schumann.

(Alyzxia bracteolosa Rich.)

** Nau, or Laumaile.’’
36875. INDIGOFERA sp.

‘‘Fue. This is one of the many varieties of creeping plants. This one in
particular is a kind of shrub.’’ (Stearns.)
86876. LrEucaENA GLAuca (L.) Benth.

‘‘Lopa. Another of the lopa species.’’ (Stearns.)
36877. Masa Exiiptica Forster. Maba.

“A shrub of 6 feet or more, or a moderate-sized tree, or sometimes a lofty
tree; branches slender, cinereous, terete, rather rough; shoots hairy, glabres-
cent; leaves elliptical or oblong-lanceolate, obtuse at the apex, cuneate at base,
glabrescent, subcoriaceous, 14 to 44 inches long by three-fourths to 13 inches
wide. Petioles one-tenth to one-fifth inch long. The fruit is fleshy, peduncu-
late, crowded, greenish, ellipsoidal, scarcely 1 inch long by one-half inch
thick, pubescent or nearly glabrous, two or three celled; seeds triquetrous.
This plant is called Maba by the natives in the Friendly Islands, and Kihart pat

oo

_ in Java, and Anime in the Navigator’s Islands. Itiseaten by the children and

flowers in June or July and in January or February. When young, it is difficult

to distinguish from M. rufa, and approaches also in appearance M. bucifolia.’’

(Hiern, Monograph of Ebenacex, in Transactions of the Cambridge Philosophical

Society, vol. 12, pt. 1, p. 122, 1873.)

36878 and 36879. Merrtspomia UMBELLATA (L.) Kuntze. Bush tick trefoil.
(Desmodium umbellatum DC.)

‘Lala. A shrub 1 to 2 meters high, growing on the sea beach, with densely
downy young branches, 3-foliate leaves, and axillary umbels of whitish papili-
onaceous flowers. Branches terete; petioles 2.5 cm. or less long, slightly fur-
towed; leaflets subcoriaceous with raised costate veins, green and glabrous
above, thinly gray-canescent or nearly glabrescent beneath, end leaflet larger
than side ones, roundish, or broad-oblong, 5 to 7.5 cm. long; umbels 6 to 12

_ flowered; pedicels short, unequal; calyx 4 mm. long, densely silky, 4-parted,

2-bracted; bracts minute, deciduous; standard of corolla obovate, keel blunt;
stamens monadelphous; pod jointed, 3.5 to 5 cm. long, the joints 3 to 5, thick,
glabrescent or silky, indented at both sutures.

“A strand shrub of wide tropical distribution. Common neer the beach in
Guam, Samoa, Fiji, and the Malay Archipelago. In Samoait is used for perches

_ for petfruit pigeons. The Guam name means ‘lizard’sbush.’” (W. E. Safford,

Useful Plants of Guam.)

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36866 to 36887—Continued. |
86880. Morrnpa citriroria L. Nona.
“This plant, called ladda or lada by the natives of Guam, has seeds of unusual
interest. Their buoyancy is insured by a distinct air cell. They are fre-
quently found in the drift of tropical shores, and experiments have been mad
which demonstrate the great length of time they. will float in salt water.’”

(W. E. Safford, Useful Plants of Guam.)

Distribution.—A small tree, cultivated as well as wild, in the warmer pa
of India and in Ceylon; also found on the islands eastward to Australia. ;
86881. Myristica INuTILIS Rich. Nutmeg.

‘‘Atone; atree.’’ (Stearns.) ;
86882. PaRINARI LAURINUM A. Gray. Ifi-ifi.

“Tfi-ifi. A large tree which bears a round, very hard fruit; it is used by the
natives mixed with coconut oil to make a Hees paste for the hair. Very
common in Samoa.’ (Stearns.)

386883 and 36884. Sryznoma pactFica (Seem. and Wendl.) O. F. Cook.
(Pritchardia pacifica Seem. and Wendl.)
‘“‘Niu-piu; the fan palm.’’ (Stearns.)
36885. Screrta PpotycarpPa Bockeler.

‘‘Selesele; species of sedge.’’ (Stearns.)
36886. CrIBA PENTANDRA (L.) Gaertner. | Kapok
(Eriodendron anfractuosum DC.)
‘““ Vave; tree cotton.”
36887. CoLOocASIA sp.
Tuber.

36888. MyRrciaRIA CAULIFLORA (Mart.) Berg. Jaboticaba.

From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and
Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 25
1913.

‘“‘(No. 32a. December 5, 1913.) Two hundred and thirty-eight seeds of the jaboti-
caba, from specimens purchased in the Bahia market. ‘The variety (or species) seems
to be distinct from either of those sent in from Rio de Janeiro, the seeds being slightly
larger, less compressed, and the cotyledons white instead of pinkish. The majority
of the fruits contain only one seed, but two are found in some instances. The fruits
average over an inch in diameter. The color is deep purplish maroon. We find th
jaboticaba when fully ripe to be of an exceedingly agreeable flavor. This fruit is
certainly worthy of a thorough trial in southern Florida and southern California.”
(Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.) .

36889 to 36896. .
From Tientsin, China. Presented by Dr. Yamei Kin, Pei- Yang Woman’s Medical

School and Hospital. Received December 27, 1913. 2

36889 to 36895. Zea mays L. Corn. |

36889. “No.1. Two ears of the red mi pang tze, an early variety called |
chen chu, ‘pearl,’ on account of its small size. From Yutien district in |
Chihli Province.”? (Kin.) ; |

36890. “No.1. One ear of a white variety of the mi pang ize. From |
Yutien district in Chihli Province.’”’ (Kin.) |

OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1913. 79

36889 to 36896—Continued.

36891. ‘No. 1. Another variety of the early mi pang tze, called the
ma ya, ‘horse teeth,’ on account of its shape and size.’’ (Kin.)

36892. “No.2. Mi pang tze from the Shali ho district, which is not far
from Peking. Also from Chihli Province.’’ (Kin.)

36893. ‘‘No.2. Mi pang tze of a late variety from the Yutien district,
Chihli Province.’’ (Kin.)

36894. “Loose corn from package No.1. From Yutien district, Chihli

Province.”’
36895. ‘Loose corn from package No. 2. From the Shali district.’’
36896. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Sesame.

“From Yutien district, Chihli Province. Seed of the best sesame of this
district, which is noted for its good sesame oil.

“The sesame seed is very small and needs to be thinly sown in rows, so that
between the plants there will be a hand’s span of space, and the rows should be
wide enough apart to permit an animal to pass, to draw the harrow, as they
say inChina. It is what I should judge to be about 2 feet. It is important to
allow space enough, or it will not make a good strong growth. The little bagful
is sufficient for a mu [about one-sixth acre] of ground. It does not need much
moisture, doing best in such soil as is good for maize, and needs only about the
same amount of manure. It is particular in that it will not bear at all if any
other kind of plant is put in between the rows. You know the Chinese are
great on mixing a row of beans or something small between the kaoliang or
maize.

“This sesame should grow to be about the height of a man, say 5 feet, more
or less, depending on the vigor of growth. When the leaves at the bottom of
the stalk begins to turn yellow it should be gathered and tied into bundles and
stood up straight till such time as the pods, as they say, ‘open their mouths’;
then, picking the stalks up, shake them upside down into a flat basket, when
the seeds will readily. fall out. Ifit is desired to let the seed ripen fully on the
stalk before gathering, one must put a flat basket under the stalk and shake
the stalk, or else the seeds will largely be lost, as they fall out readily once the
pods dehisce.

“In making the oil, the process is not by the ordinary method of pressure.
but as follows: First, the seed must be lightly roasted to a brown color, but not
burned, or else the oil will be bitter. The heat makes the oil give out a peculiar
nutty odor. It is lightly ground in a small mortar till it is like a coarse meal,
and then it is stirred in a bowl with a wooden stick, adding a little water when
it becomes a very sticky mass and the whole adheres together like a lump of
dough. Adding more water at this stage, while constantly stirring, drives out
the oil, which appears in the bow! separate from the sticky mass. The first
lot of water produces the best oil, and successive additions produce oil that is
thinner and thinner, and finally the mass falls apart, when there is no more
oil to be obtained. The residue is used for fertilizer. It is excellent for pot-
ted plants, being clean and quick in action, though it does not last as long as
some other kinds of fertilizer, according to my limited experience. I asked why
they did not press the oil as with peanuts, etc., and the reply was that it would

be wasting so much oil, for the Chinese have only the primitive stone mills,

and they would require a large amount of seed to begin with and much would
adhere to the stones, so that it would be lost. It is considered the finest oil for
cooking purposes, and what I have tried certainly has yielded good results.

- But it requires to be fresh, and perch, doughnuts, etc., things that require to

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86889 to 36896—Continued.

be fried in deep oil, are delicious, superior to those fried in the fine qualities —
of pure light-green olive oil that I have seen. The seeds roasted lightly overa —
fire in an ordinary saucepan are often added to cakes, somewhat like the poppy
seeds the Germans are so fond of over their various breads and rolls, and often —
some of the fancy rice dishes are made with a mixture of the sesame seed. It ©
is used largely to sprinkle over the sticks of barley sugar sold on the streets,
performing the double office of powder to keep the candy from sticking together
and adding a nutty flavor, which enriches the candy.’’ (Kin.)

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36897 to 36899. }
From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. W. J. Tutcher, superintendent, —
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received December 27, 1913. :
36897. ALEURITES MONTANA (Lour.) Wils. Mu-yu (wood-oil) tree. :

‘*Mu-yu. Thethree species of Aleurites, fordii Hemsl., montana (Lour.) Wils.,
and cordata R. Br., from very early times have been almost hopelessly confused.
The first mention of the Mu-yu shu (literally, wood-oil tree), A. montana (Lour.)
Wils., occurs in Lamarck’s Encyclopédie Méthodique Botanique, where, under
the name Dryandra oleifera, the fruit of this tree is described, in conjunction with
the flowers and foliage of A. cordata R. Br. He [Lamarck] states that it is called
Mou-yeou by the Chinese and that it was cultivated in the Jardin du Roi, at
l’Isle de France. The Jesuit missionary, Loureiro, a Portuguese, established
himself at Canton in 1779, and for three years investigated the flora of that
region. He secured specimens of the Mu-yu shu, and in his Flora Cochinchi-
nensis, page 518 (1790), describes it as Vernicia montana, and his specific name,
being the oldest valid name, must stand. Subsequent authors have given
other names to this tree, and several of them, notably Mueller Arg. (in De
Candolle’s Prodromus, vol. xv, pt. 2, p. 724, 1866), continued the confusion ~
begun by Lamarck (loc. cit.).

‘“As a cultivated tree, A. montana occurs in the subtropical parts of south- —
eastern China, from the province of Fokien southward to Tonkin, and isalso ©
undoubtedly a native of these regions. It requires, without question; a sub-
tropical climate and a more abundant rainfall than its more northern relative,
A. fordii. In the central part of the Fokien Province, both Mu-yu and
Tung-yu trees occur, according to Dunn (Report of the Botanical and Forestry
Department, Hongkong, 1905, p. 117), and are known colloquially as Hwa-
tung and Guong-tung, respectively. The Hwa-tung, to quote Dunn, ‘is the
most valued, because all the flowers of the majority of the trees produce fruit
frofa which the oil is made, while in the second kind a few flowers only in each
cluster are perfect, quite 80 per cent being male flowers.’ This statement is _
not borne out by specimens before me, including some collected in Fokien by —
Dunn. The inflorescences might almost be classed into male and female,
but there is nothing to indicate whether or not they came from the same or
different trees. From the herbarium material one might reasonably assume
that the tree was nearly dicecious, yet in all probability it is moncecious, as in
other species of the family, but with a strong tendency to have the male and
female flowers collected in different inflorescence of the same tree. .

“The Mu-yu tree in size, habit, foliage, and general appearance (but notin |
the flowers and fruits) closely resembles the Tung-yu tree (A. fordii Hemsl.). |
The flowers are borne in a terminal corymb or a raceme on shoots of the current
season’s growth after the leaves have fully expanded. The ‘male’ inflores-
cence is many flowered, much branched, corymbose, 15 to 20 cm. Jong, and
20 to 30 cm. (1 cm. equals 0.3937 inch) broad. The ‘female’ inflorescence is ©

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$6897 to 36899—Continued.

relatively few flowered, racemose, and 8 to12 cm. long. The fruit is markedly

distinct, being egg shaped, 5 to 6 cm. long, 4 to 4.5 cm. wide, pointed at the sum-
2 mit and flattened at the base, with three longitudinal and many traverse,
much-raised ridges; the interior part of the fruit (mesocarp) is thick and woody
and incloses (usually) three compressed, broadly obovoid seeds, each about
3 cm. long by 2.5 cm. broad, and warty on the outside. When ripe. the fruit
opens from the base upwards into three parts and the seeds can then be readily
: extracted. Since the fruit is comparatively thick and quite woody, it is not
: easily rotted by fermentation, as is the case in that of the Tung-yu tree.

“‘As will be shown later, the exports of oil from this tree are small, and it is
quite impossible to cite chemical analyses that apply solely to the mu-yu,
the product of A. montana. In all probability Mu-yu has been investigated
by chemists, but, owing to the botanical confusion that has existed down to
the present, it has not been clearly distinguished from Tung-yu or from the
Japanese wood-oil. It is therefore very desirable that both the kernels which
yield this Mu-yu and the commercial product itself be examined by chemists,
and its constants, etc., definitely established. In order to avoid any possi-
ble error, a sample of the fruit should be obtained and the seeds extracted in
the laboratory.”’ (EH. H. Wilson, in the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, vol.
11, no. 3, July to September, 1913.)

For an illustration of the seed and fruit of the Mu-yu wood-oil tree, see
Plate VI.

36898. GaRcINIA OBLONGIFOLIA Champion.

“A native of Hongkong. This is a strong-growing creeper, which produces
an edible fruit of a very pleasant, slightly acid taste.’’ (Tutcher.)
36899. PovuparTiA AxiLLARis (Roxb.) King and Prain.
(Poupartia fordii Hemsl.)
**A tree about 30 feet high in its native habitat in Hongkong. It has fruit of
an acid taste, rather bigger than a damson.”’ (Tutcher.)

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36900. Panax QUINQUEFOLIUM L. Ginseng.
| (Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)
From Songdo, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. Alfred Welhaven, Unsan,
Chosen. Received December 26, 1913.

: “This seed was secured at Songdo, Chosen, the home of ginseng cultivation, and I
hope the seed will prove all that is claimed forit. The ginseng from Songdo is the best
in the world, according to the prices paid for it by the Chinese, who are the chief

_ consumers of ginseng. I have secured this seed from a Korean gentleman living in

_ Songdo, and he says the seed is first class and will surely give results if properly taken

care of. His instructions are to keep the seed in damp sand.” (Welhaven.)

36901 to 36905. Soya max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Peking, China. Presented by Mr. John McGregor Gibb, Peking Univer-
sity. Received December 26, 1913.
- Quoted notes by Mr. Gibb.

36901. “Iron pod.”’ 36904. ‘Big, white eyed.”
36902. ‘Small golden flower.’’ 36905. ‘White °flower, short
36903. “The yellow four in a ~ stalks.”

pod.”’

16745°—16——_6

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36906 to 36912.

From Dalny, Manchuria. Presented by Mr. Albert W. Pontius, American consul.
Received December 26, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Pontius.
36906. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
“Black soy bean. Shipped from Suchiatun station.’’
36907. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.
‘Small black bean. Shipped from Changchun station.”’
36908. Viana sinensis (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

“Small bean. Chinese name Changtou; Japanese name Uzura-mame.
Shipped from Sanshihlipao, near Kinchou.”’

36909. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.
‘Small green bean. Shipped from Yingchengtsu (in the Dairen district).”
36910 to 36912. PHaAsEoLus anGcuLARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.
36910. “Small red bean. Shipped from Changchun station.’
36911. ‘Small red-spotted bean. Shipped from Changchun station.”
36912. ‘Small white bean. Shipped from Surshu station.”’

36913 to 36924.

Presented by Mr. Lewis S. Palen, Harbin, Manchuria. Received December

29, 1913.

Quoted notes by Mr. Palen.
369138. CucuRBrTaA MAxmmA Duch. Squash.
36914 to 36919. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.

(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
36914. ‘(From Tsitsikhar, Manchuria. November 5, 1913.) Yellow.

White-eyebrow variety, Ta pai met. This bean is used for oil, bean |

curd, sauces, and bean sprouts. This sample is from about 100 miles
east of this neighborhood. This variety is found mostly west of Kai-
yuan and Tiehling on the South Manchuria Railway. The estimated
yield is from 936 to 2,574 pounds per acre, and.the price roughly esti-
mated at 46 cents gold per bushel of 60 pounds on the market.”’

36915. ‘‘(No. 2. Changchun, Manchuria. November 1, 1913.) Yel- 7
low. Golden, round variety, Chin yuan tou. This bean is used for oil,

bean curd, sauces, and bean sprouts. It is the variety most generally |
found scattered all over the bean districts of Manchuria. The estimated —

yield is from 936 to 2,574 pounds per acre, and the price is roughly esti- |
mated at 46 cents gold per bushel of 60 pounds on the market. The |
Chinese are most casual in their estimates of yields.”’ |

36916. ‘(No. 3. Kirin, Manchuria. November 1, 1913.) Large green
variety, Ta ching tou. A bean with green epidermis and green interior.
The percentage of oil is less than that of the yellow. Used as bean curd,
and as bean sprouts boiled with vegetables. The estimated yield is
from 936 to 2,574 pounds per acre and the price slightly less than that
of the yellow; roughly, 3 per cent.”’

36917. ‘(No. 3. Chafigchun, Manchuria.) Small green. Green epi-
dermis and yellow interior.’’

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36913 to 36924—Continued.

36918. ‘‘(No. 4. Changchun, Manchuria. November 1, 1913.) Large
black variety, Ta wu tou. The oil equals about 75 per cent of that from
the yellow. Mostly fed to horsesand cattle. In some places officials pro-

hibit the use for oil, in fear of the cost of feed being too greatly enhanced.

| It grows best and is much used on wet and marshy lands, where the
yellow and green varieties will not do well. The yield is about the
same as that of the yellow. The price is from 1 to 2 per cent higher
than the yellow, owing to the Japanese demand at Dalny. The Chinese
do not know the reason why it is preferred to the yellow.”’

36919. ‘‘(No. 5. Tsitsikhar, Manchuria. November 5, 1913.) Flat,
black variety, Pien wu tou. The oil equals about 75 per cent of that
from the yellow. Mostly fed to horses and cattle. In some places offi-
: cials prohibit the use for oil, in fear of the cost of feed being too greatly
enhanced. The sample probably comes from about 100 miles to the

northeast of here. It will do well in very wet ground. The price is

estimated at about 50 cents gold per bushel of 60 pounds on the Tsit-

sikhar market, which is slightly lower than the price of the yellow.”
36920. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.

““(No. 6. Changchun, Manchuria. November 1, 1913.) Green beans, Lu
tou tze. Boiled with rice, when it is supposed by the Chinese to have a laxa-
tive effect; used also in making vermicelli. Quite generally found throughout
bean districts. The yield, roughly estimated, is 1,700 pounds. The retail

| price in the Changchun market is 65 cents gold per bushel of 60 pounds.”

36921 to 36923. PHasEoLus ancutaris (Willd.) W. F. Wight.

: Adzuki bean.
c “Used boiled with kaoliang, corn, and other grains. The beans are first
put in the kettle and cooked some time before the grains are added. Used

also for white vermicelli. Although earlier than the yellow, green, and
black soy beans, these small beans are said to be more confined to the southern

districts. I can not vouch for this. The yield, roughly estimated, is 1,500
to 2,000 pounds. The price is slightly lower than that of sample No. 6 [S. P. I.
No. 36920], say 5 per cent.”’

36921. ‘(No.7. Changchun, Manchuria.) Small red bean, Hung hsiao

tou.’’
86922. ‘‘(No. 8. Changchun, Manchuria.) Small gray mottled bean,
Ti hsiao tou.”’
36923. ‘“(No.9. Changchun, Manchuria.) Small white bean, Pai
hsiao tou.”’
86924. PuHasEoLus vutearis L. Kidney bean.

“(No. 10. Changchun, Manchuria.) Sw cheng tou. Earliest of all varieties.
Boiled like our Boston beans. Often planted as a catch crop where the green
and yellow beans failed.”’

. QUEROUS SUBER L. Cork oak.

From Gibraltar, Spain. Presented by Mr. R. L. Sprague, American consul.
Received December 22, 1913.

“Spanish cork-oak acorns gathered in the woods in the vicinity of Gaucin, which
is considered the best cork-producing region.’’ (Sprague.)

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36926. AsparaGcus Lucipus Lindley. Asparagus.

From Taihoku, Formosa, Japan. Presented by the Bureau of Productive Indus-
tries, Government of Formosa. Received December 26, 1913.

“This is a scrambling plant of the most vivid green, forming an entangled mass
many feet in length when cultivated in the greenhouse, but in its natural state not
even a foot high. It is a native of Macao, whence it was received by the Duke of
Northumberland, with whom it has produced little green flowersat Lyon. It is nearly
allied to A. falcatus, from which it differs in its smaller solitary leaves and in the
flowers not growing in racemes.’’ (Edwards’s Botanical Register, 1844, Misc., p. 29,
No. 36.)

36927 to 36929.

From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and
Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received December 27,

1913.
Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.
36927. Cocos coronata Martius. Nicuri palm.

*“(No. 29a. November 28, 1913.) Seeds of the nicuri palm, a species
common in the region around the city of Bahia. It grows to a height of 20 or
30 feet and is usually somewhat scraggly in appearance, on account of the
leaves being whipped and torn by thewind. Theold leaf bases usually adhere to
the trunk and are arranged spirally, giving a curious twisted appearance to the
palm. The leaves are glaucous, and when well grown are very graceful, though
not as feathery as Cocos plumosa and others of that type. In the interior of
Bahia State this palm is very abundant, according to Dr. Argollo Ferrio, and
goats feed on the fruits. The hard shell of the seed incloses a kernel which

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is fed to chickens and is sometimes eaten by the people themselves. The ~

leaves are used as thatch and for making brooms, carpets, and hats; the nicuri
hat is commonly worn by the natives in the rural districts around Bahia, and
is sold in the markets at from 200 or 300 reis to 1 milreis (7 to 35 cents) each,
according to quality. The plant is of slow growth. A wild orchid, called here
wild vanilla, commonly grows on its trunk. It should be tried in Florida and
California. These seeds were obtained at Shr. Pedro da Costa’s place in Matatu,
a suburb of Bahia.”’

36928. CANNA sp. Canna.

*““(No. 30a. November 28, 1913.) Seeds of a wild canna which grows along
the roadsides in the suburbs of Bahia. Its flowers are scarlet; the petals are nar-
row; the plant grows 3 to 4 feet high. For hybridization.”

36929. EvGENIA UNIFLORA L. Pitanga.

‘““(No. 3la. November 29, 1913.) Seeds of the pitanga from select fruits
produced at the country home of Dr. Fortunato da Silva in Cabulla, a suburb
of Bahia. These fruits were chosen because of their unusually large size and
handsome appearance. Should be tested in California and Florida as a selected
strain of this interesting fruit. The pitanga is extensively used here as a hedge
plant, and appeals to us as being unusually good for this purpose. The fruit
is esteemed by the natives, especially when made into jelly or preserves.
Pitanga sherbet is also popular in Bahia and is served in the cafés. Since
the plant is already known in California and Florida under the name of ‘Surinam
cherry,’ a description of this fruit is not necessary.”

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36930. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Brooksville, Fla. Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooks-
ville. Received December 30, 1913.

Seed of original plant given to Mr. Gomme by Mr. A. F. Spawn, late of Kissimmee,
Fla. Seed supposed to be of Porto Rican origin. ‘‘We have two trees fruiting in the
garden here, and they have withstood the cold these two seasons so far. The fruit
appeals to me more than the Texas and Mexican varieties, being a little larger and
sweeter; in fact, it is one of the best flavored papayas I have ever eaten. They
make excellent preserves when cooked with lemon and a small quantity of apple.”’
(Gomme.)

36931 to 36933.

From Elim, German Southwest Africa. Presented by the Finnish Mission.
Received December 26, 1913.

36931. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet.
(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.)
“Omahangu.”’
36932. Hotcus sorcuum L. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers. )
“Native name ‘Jilja.’. Red seeded.”’
36933. VicNA sINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.
“Omakunde, native pea.”’

$6934. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA (Cay.) Sendt. Tree tomato.

From La Guayra, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter, American
consul. Received December 30, 1913.

_ “Tomate extranjero. Seeds of a fruit growing wild on the mountains near La Guayra.
The accounts of the nature of the plant are conflicting, some stating that it isa tree
about the size of a coffee tree; others that it isan annual and small. It is compara-
tively scarce. The fruit seems to be a species of tomato. It is about 3 inches long,
with a diameter about half that. 1t is ovoid in shape, with a very firm and smooth
skin, red in color, glossy, and of very attractive appearance. The flesh is firm and
nearly fills the fruit, the seeds being relatively few in number and comparatively
hard. The consistence, structure, and flavor of the flesh are very like a tomato. It
preserves well. This plant is said not to be a native of Venezuela, and the names
given, Tomate extranjero and Tomate francés, would indicate the same.’’ ( Voetter.)

36935 and 36936. Hotcus sorcuum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Carignan, Ardennes, France. Purchased from Denaiffe & Fils. Received
December 30, 1913.

36935. Black. 36936. White.

Abrus praecatorius, 36283.
Acanthopanaz spp., 36733, 36734.
Acrocomia sclerocarpa, 36693.
Actinidia arguta, 36617.
Adenanthera pavonina, 36866.
Adzuki bean. See Phaseolus angularis.
Aeluropus littoralis, 36545.
Agropyron sp., 36792.
Agrostis spp., 36284, 36285.
Aguacate, Persea americana, 36687.
Ajahuiri, Solanum sp., 36657.
Albizzia julibrissin, 36810.
Aleurites fordii, 36608.
montana, 36574, 36897. -
Alfalfa (China), 36784.
(India), 36551-36560.
See also Medicago spp.
Allium cepa, 36286, 36811, 36812.
Alyzia bracteolosa. See Gynopogon brac-
teolosa.
Amaranthus sp., 36287.
_ Ampelopsis aconitifolia, 36754.
Amygdalus davidiana, 36664, 36665, 36725,
36807.
persica, 36485, 36703, 36717,
36724, 36805, 36806.
Andiroba, Carapa guianensis, 36715.
_ Andjiki, Holcus sorghum, 36682.
Angom, Holcus sorghum, 36686.
Anise, Pimpinella anisum, 36365.
Annatto, Biza orellana, 36869.
_ Annona cherimola, 36288-36293.
X squamosa, 36562.
diversifolia, 36632.
muricata, 36294, 36532, 36700.
sp., 36274. °
Anime, Maba elliptica, 36877.
Apium sp., 36295.
Apple, crab, Malus sp., 36601, 36803.
lin-kin, 36601.
Arachis hypogaea, 36296-36298.
Aralia quinquefolia. See Panax quinque-
folium.
_ Arbutus canariensis, 36529.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Arrebenta-cavallos, Solanum aculeatissi-
mum, 36271.
Artemisia maritima, 36814.
sp., 36797.
Ash, mountain, Sorbus sp., 36730.
Asparagus dauricus, 36766.
lucidus, 36926.
trichophyllus flecuosus, 36769.
spp., 36767, 36768.
Astragalus sp., 36790.
Atone, Myristica inutilis, 36881.
Avas, Vicia faba, 36393.
Avena nuda, 36675.
sativa, 36546-36548.
Avocado (Florida), 36270.
(Hawaii), 36603, 36604.
(Mexico), 36687.
McDonald, 36603.
Nutmeg, 36604.
(Samoa), 36817.
See also Persea americana.

Bactris utilis, 36573.
Bakoa, Holcus sorghum, 36681.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley (Bolivia), 36360.
(Peru), 36345, 36346.
See also Hordeum vulgare.
Barringtonia asiatica, 36867.
samoensis, 36868.
Bauhinia sp., 36842.
Bean, adzuki. See Phaseolus angularis.
Aliados, 35465.
Araucanos, 36457.
Avalitos, 36405, 36410.
Azufrados, 36407.
(Bolivia, Chile, Peru), 36395-36478.
Borito, 36414.
broad, Vicia faba, 36393.
Bueye, 36404.
Burros, 36411.
Caballeros, 36396.
(Chile, Bolivia, Peru), 36395-36478.
(China), 36861.

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Bean, Chincha, 36406.
Del Norte, 36409.
kidney. See Phaseolus vulgaris.
Lima. See Phaseolus lunatus.
(Manchuria), 36921-36924.
Manteco, 36415.
mung, 36909, 36920.
(Peru, Bolivia, Chile), 36395-36478.
scarlet runner, Phaseolus coccineus,
36476.
soy. See Soja maz.
white runner, Phaseolus coccineus,
36477, 36478.
Bellucia costaricensis, 36535.
sp., 36864.
Benzoin sp., 36588.
Berberis amurensis, 36736.
chinensis, 36737.
heterophylla, 36626.
sp., 36568.
Beta vulgaris, 36773.
Biza orellana, 36869.
Blackberry, Castille, 36571.
Stone, 36572.
Boldo, Peumus boldus, 36279.
Bramble, Rubus spp., 36758, 36759.
Brassica chinensis, 36782.
oleracea capitata, 36299, 36300,
36302.
caulo-rapa, 36770.
pekinensis, 36781, 36783.
rapa, 36301.
Broad bean, Vicia faba, 36393.
Bush tick trefoil, Meibomia umbellata,
36878, 36879.
Butternut-walnut hybrid, Juglans cin-
erea X regia, 36865.

Cabbage. See Brassica oleracea capitata.
Chinese, Brassica spp., 36781,
36783.
Cabelluda, Eugenia tomentosa, 36713.
Caesalpinia sp., 36303.
Calafata, Berberis heterophylla, 36626.
Calbigia, Triticum aestivum, 36622.
Califata, Berberis sp., 36568.
Calligonum arborescens, 36536.
caput-medusae, 36538.
rubicundum,
36537.
eriopodum, 36539.
setosum, 36540.
Cafiahue, Chenopodium quinoa, 36306.
Canaloni melon, Citrus grandis, 36589.
Canavali sp., 36870.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Cafiegua, Chenopodium sp., 36304.

Canna sp., 36928.

Capoilles, Prunus salicifolia, 36371.

Capsicum annuum, 36774-36777.

Caragana sp., 36746.

Carapa guianensis, 36715.

Carica papaya, 36262, 36273, 36275-36278,
36280, 36281, 36489, 36605,
36628, 36633, 36659, 36697,
36844, 36930.

Casimiroa edulis, 36602.

Cassia grandis, 36714.

Castanea mollissima, 36666.

Castor bean, Ricinus communis, 36375,

36377.

Catete, Zea mays, 36710.

Cayaponia sp., 36640.

Cebil, Piptadenia cebil, 36367, 36368.

Ceiba pentandra, 36886.

Chaetochloa italica, 36673, 36796.

Chang la tze, Capsicum annuum, 36776.

tou, Veg na sinensis, 36908.
Chard, Beta Pe direst 36773.

Chen chu, Zea mays, 36889.
Chenopodium quinoa, 36305-36312.
sp., 36304.
Cherimoya, Annona cherimola, 36288-
36293.
Cherry, bird, Prunus padus, 36723.
black, Prunus salicifolia, 36371.
Chestnut, Castanea mollissima, 36666.
Chiang ghan pai ts’ai, Brassica chinensis,
36782.
Chin hwang tou, Soja maz, 36649.
yuan, Soja maz, 36651.
tou, Soja max, 36651, 36915.
Chinese wood-oil tree. See Aleurites spp.
Ching da, Beta vulgaris, 36773.
tou, Soja maz, 36646, 36848.
Chrysopogon avenaceus. See Sorghastrum
stipoides.
Citrus aurantium, 36636, 36694, 36707.
grandis, 36589, 36698.
limonia, 36654.
nobilis deliciosa, 36634.
sinensis, 36265, 36266, 36635, 36637,
36689, 36691, 36692, 36701.
Clerodendrum amicorum, 36871.
Cocos. coronata, 36927.
Coffea sp., 36641.
Colocasia spp., 36593-36595, 36677, 36887.
Colubrina asiatica, 36490.
Colutea sp., 36747. ©
Coral bean tree, Adenaitnata' pavonina,
36866.

Coriander, Coriandrum sativum, 36313.
Coriandrum sativum, 36313.
Cork oak, Quercus suber, 36925.
Corn (Barbados), 36699.
(Brazil), 36710-36712.
Catete, 36710.
Chen chu, 36889.
(China), 36667-36669, 36889-36895.
Ma ya, 36891.
Mi pang tze, 36889-36893.
(Peru), 36267-36269.
Peruvian, 36711, 36712.
To kwei boun tze, 36667.
See also Zea mays.
Cornus spp., 36741, 36742.
Corylus spp., 36726, 36727.
_ Cotoneaster moupinensis, 36739.
spp., 36738, 36740.
Coutarea hexandra, 36661.
speciosa. See Coutarea hexandra.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 36908, 36933.
Changtou, 36908.
Omakunde, 36933.
Uzura-mame, 36908.
Crab apple, Malus spp., 36601,36803.
Crane’s-bill, Hrodium sp., 36789.
Geranium sp., 36788.
_ Crassina elegans, 36872.
Crataegus pinnatifida, 36801.
Cucumis melo, 36314, 36315, 36534, 36660,
36845, 36862, 36863.
Cucurbita ficifolia, 36328.
maxima, 36329, 36778, 36779,
36913.
pepo, 36330-36341.
spp., 36316-36323, 36325-36327,
36342.
Currant, Ribes sp., 36856.
Curujujil, Karatas plumieri, 36260.
Custard-apple, Annona muricata, 36294.
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 36549.
-Cyphomandra betacea, 36934.
sp., 36343.

Daneri, Holcus sorghum, 36685.

Dasheen (China), 36677.
(Florida), 36593-36595.
(Samoa), 36887.

See also Colocasia spp.

Date, Barakawi, 36826. .

Bentamoda, 36818-36825.

Gondeila, 36827.

Jendila, 36827.

-Kulma, 36828.

Mosque, 36676

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

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Day lily, Hemerocallis sp., 36860.
Desmodium umbellatum. See Meibomia
umbellata.

Dioscorea sativa, 36629.

spp., 36816, 36873.
Diospyros kaki, 36531, 36631.

lotus, 36808. ~
Djolomri, Holcus sorghum, 36684.
Dodonaea viscosa, 36813.
Dryandra oleifera. See Aleurites montana.
Duchesnea indica, 36757.

Elaeagnus angustifolia, 36542-36544.
Elder, Sambucus racemosa, 36744.
williamsti, 36745.
Elymus dahuricus, 36793.
sibiricus, 36794.
sp., 36541.
Ephedra sp., 36344.
Eriodendron anfractuosum. See Ceiba
pentandra.
Erodium sp., 36789.
Eucalyptus crebra, 36618, 36619.
gunnit, 36620.
stuartiana, 36621.
Eugenia tomentosa, 36713.
uniflora, 36929.
ventenatit, 36272.
Euonymus sv. 36569

Fabiana wmbricata, 36567.
Falaga, Barringtonia samoensis, 36868.
Flax (Asia Minor), 36849, 36850.
(Idaho), 36630.
(India), 36565, 36566, 36600.
(Russia), 36851.

See also Linum usitatissimum.
Fragaria indica. See Duchesnea indica.
Fue, Indigofera sp., 36875.

Fue-lopa, Canavali sp., 36870.
Fullahkorn, Holcus sorghum, 36681.
Fiitu, Barringtonia asiatica, 36867.

Garcinia mangostana, 36575.
oblongifolia, 36497, 36898.

Gawarfulli bean, Cyamopsis_tetragono-
loba, 36549.

Geranium sp., 36788.

Ghae tang kuo, Malus sp., 36803.

Ghau tze, Artemisia sp., 36797.

Ghu pee doh, Soja maz, 36809.

Ginseng. See Panax quinquefolium.

Glycine hispida. See Soja max.

Gooseberry, Ribes sp., 36756.

Gourd, Lagenaria vulgaris, 36598.

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Grape, Vitis amurensis, 36753.
Grass, Nassella sp., 36349.

Jaragua, Sorghastrum _ stipoides,
36624.
Molasses, Melinis minutiflora,
36625.

Stipa sp., 36385, 36386.
Grevillea banksit, 36705.
Guandbana, Annona muricata, 36294.
Guar bean, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba,
36549.
Guarero, Abrus praecatorius, 36283.
de la montaiia, Ormosia spp.,
36358, 36359.
Guava, Psidium guajava, 36372-36374.
Gum, large-leaved water, Eugenia ven-
tenati, 36272.
Guong-tung, Aleurites fordi.
36897.
Gynopogon bracteolosa, 36874.

See under

Harris’s lily, Inlium longiflorum, 36261.
Hawthorn, Crataegus pinnatifida, 36801.
Hazelnut, Corylus spp., 36726, 36727.
Hei chi, Soja maz, 36847.

Helicteres ovata, 36706.

Hemerocallis sp., 36860.

Hibiscus mutabilis, 36695.

waimeae X (?), 36528.
Ruth Wilcox, 36528.

Hippophaé rhamnoides, 36743.

Holeus sorghum, 36610-36615, 36639,
36670-36672, 36680-36686, 36795, 36932,
36935, 36936.

Honeysuckle, Lonicera spp., 36748-36752.

Hong la pa tsui yang hua, Incarvillea sin-
ensis, 36760.

Hordeum vulgare, 36345, 36346, 36360.

Hsi ghu lu, Cucurbita maxima, 36778.

Hsiao heo tou, Soja maz, 36645.

mi tze, Chaetochloa italica, 36673.
tsa0, Ziziphus jujuba, 36853.
yea yen, Nicotiana rustica, 36780.
Hsien la tze, Capsicum annuum, 36777.
Huang mi, Panicum miliaceum, 36674.
ya pai ts’ai, Brassica pekinensis,
36781.

Huilca, Piptadenia cebil, 36367.

Hung hsiao tou, Phaseolus angularis,
36921.

Hwa-tung, Aleurites montana. See under
36897.

Hwang tou, Soja maz, 36650.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Ifi-ifi, Parinari laurinum, 36882.

lilja, Holcus sorghum, 36932.

Ilama, Annona diversifolia, 36632.
Incarvillea sinensis, 36760.

Indigofera sp., 36875.

Ipomoea spp., 36491, 36642.

Iris ensata, 36765.

Iron-bark, Eucalyptus crebra, 36618, 36619.

Jaboticaba Branca, 36702.
Coréa, 36702.
Murta, 36702.
Sao Paulo, 36702.

See also Myrciaria cauliflora.
Jaboticabeira. See Myrciaria cauliflora.
Jabuticaba. See Myrciaria cauliflora.
Jaca-andu, Annona sp., 36274.

Jaragua grass, Sorghastrum stipoides,36624.
Jequirity, Abrus praecatorius, 36283.
Juglans australis, 36599.

cinerea X regia, 36865.

regia sinensis, 36662, 36663.
Jujube, Ziziphus jujuba, 36852-36854.

Kaoliang, Holcus sorghum, 36670.

Kapok, Ceiba pentandra, 36886.

Karatas plumiert, 36260.

Kihartipat, Maba elliptica, 36877.

Kohl-rabi, Brassica oleracea caulo-rapa,
36770.

Kolales, Adenanthera pavonina, 36866.

La tze, Capsicum annuum, 36775.
Lacayoti, Cucurbita ficifolia, 36328.
Lada, Morinda citrifolia, 36880.
Ladda, Morinda citrifolia, 36880.
Lagenaria vulgaris, 36598.
Lala, Meibomia umbellata, 36878, 36879.
Laranja cravo,
36634.
da terra, Citrus aurantium, 36636,
36694, 36707.
Larch, Siberian, Larix dahurica, 36728.
Large-leaved water gum, Eugenia vente-
natu, 36272.
Larix dahurica, 36728.
Laumaile, Gynopogon bracteolosa, 36874.
Lemon, Citrus limonia, 36654.
Lespedeza sp., 36563.
Leucaena glauca, 36876.
Li hsiao tou, Phaseolus angularis, 36922.
Licania platypus, 36590, 36591.
Iigularia sp., 36761.
sibirica, 36762.

Citrus nobilis deliciosa,

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 91

Lilium longiflorum, 36261. Millet, Chaetochloa italica, 36673. 36796.

spp., 36570, 36627, 36678. pearl, Pennisetum glaucum, 36616,
, Harris’s, Lilium longiflorum, 36261. 36655, 36931.
> also Lilium spp. Molasses grass, Melinis minutiflora, 36625.

Lima bean, Phaseolus lunatus, 36479- | Morinda citrifolia, 36880.
«36484. Morus alba, 36696.
Linum usitatissimum, 36565, 36566, 36600, | Mou-yeou, Aleurites montana, 36897.
36630, 36849-36851. Mountain ash, Sorbus sp., 36730.
Loa, Biza orellana, 36869. Mulberry, Morus alba, 36696.
Lonicera caerulea, 36752. Mung bean. See Phaseolus aureus.
) spp., 36748-36751. Muskmelon (Austria), 36862, 26863.
Lopa, Leucaena glauca, 36876. (Brazil), 36845
Lu tieh to, Rubus sp., 36758. (Italy), 36534.
tou, Phaseolus aureus. See under (Peru), 36314, 36315.
: 36846-36848. (Turkey), 36660.
tze, Phaseolus aureus, 36920. See also Cucumis melo.
Lucuma sp., 36324. Mu-yu shu, Aleurites montana, 36897.
Lulo, Solanum quitoense, 36597. tree, Aleurites montana, 36897.
Lupinus spp., 36347, 36348. Myrciaria caulifiora, 36702, 36709, 36888.
_ Lychnis coronata, 36764. Myristica inutilis, 36881.

: Myrtle, drooping, Eugenia ventenati,
Ma ya, Zea mays, 36891. 36272.
Maba, Maba elliptica, 36877. Nassella sp., 36349.

Nasturtium, Tropaeolum sp.. 36391.
Madronho, RR 36529. Nau, Gynopogon bracteolosa, 36874.

Makerika; Crassina elegans, 36872. Navel orange. See Citrus sinensis.

rh 72M : Navo, Brassica rapa, 36301.
mo. Nephrosperma van-houtteana, 36487.
jicotiana rustica, 36780.
em Papers, 30844 | tabacum, 36492-36496.

eee baPews, 0887 Nicuri palm, Cocos coronata, 36927.
j lens | =e ema 36883, 36884.
’ | Nona, Morinda citrifolia, 36880.
ngo, Augusta, 36690. Noo li, Prunus onc aD
Rosa, 36688, 36841. Nutmeg, Myristica sp., 36881.

(Samoa), 36815. Oak, cork, Quercus suber, 36925.

fangosteen, Garcinia mangostana, 36575. | Oat (China), 36675.

atin Arachis hypogaea, 36296-36297. hull-less, 36675.

Matta verde, Fabiana imbricata, 36567. (Turkestan), 36546-36548.

Mau doh, Soja mar, 36785. See also Avena spp.

tau aa Amygdalus davidiana,36665. | Olea verrucosa, 36679.

edicago ruthenica, 36784. Oleaster, Elacagnus angustifolia. 36542-
36344

ia umbellata, 36878, 36879. Olive, wild, Olea verrucosa, 36679.
ekossie, Holcus sorghum, 36680. Omahangu, Pennisetum glaucum, 36931.
Helilotus alba, 36564. Omakunde, Vigna sinensis, 36933.
felinis minutiflora, 36625. Onion. See Allium cepa.
pang tze, Zea mays, 36889-36893. Opuntia spp., 36350-36357.

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Orange, bitter, Citrus aurantium, 36636,
36694, 36707.
(Brazil), 36635-36637, 36689,
36691, 36692, 36694, 36701,
36707.
(Guatemala), 36265, 36266.
Ormosia monosperma, 36358.
spp., 36359, 36394.
Oryza longistaminata, 36533.
Ostryopsis davidiana, 36731.

Pa shan ghu, Ampelopsis aconitifolia,
36754.
Pah woh, Lilium sp., 36627.
Pahudia rhomboidea, 36550.
Pai gho, Liliwm sp., 36678.
hsaio tou, Phaseolus angularis, 36923.
loba, Raphanus sativa, 36772.
mei, Soja maz, 36846.
ts’ai, Brassica spp., 36781-36783.
Palm. See Acrocomia sclerocarpa, Bactris
utilis, Cocos coronata, Ne-
phrosperma van-houtteana, and
Phoenicophorium borsigianum.
Panax quinquefolium, 36282, 36596, 36716,
36900.
Panicum miliaceum, 36674.
Papaturro, Bellucia sp., 36864.
agrio, Bellucia costaricensis,
36535.
Papaya (Argentina), 36262.
(Brazil), 36273, 36275-36278,
36697, 36844.
(Ceylon), 36280, 36281, 36628.
(Costa Rica), 36633.
(Florida), 36930.
(Hawaii), 36605.
Karl Schulz, 36273.
(Samoa), 36489.
(Transvaal), 36659.
Watergate, 36277.
See also Carica papaya.
Parinari laurinum, 36882.
Passiflora ligularis, 36362, 36363.
sp., 36361.
Passion fruit, Passiflora spp., 36361-36363.
Pea, Pisum sativum, 36369, 36370.
Peach (Brazil), 36703.
(China), 36664, 36665, 36724, 36725,
36805, 36806, 36807.
(Chosen), 36717.
(India), 36485.
wild. See Amygdalus davidianc.
See also Amygdalus persica.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Peanut, Arachis hypogaea, 36296-36298.
Pear, Pyrus sp., 36802.
Pearl millet, Pennisetum glaucum, 36616,
36655, 36931.
Pechevaye, Bactris utilis, 36573.
Pei mei, Soja maz, 36648.
Pennisetum glaucum, 36616, 36655, 36931.
typhoideum. See Pennisetum
glaucum.
Pepper, red, Capsicum annuum, 36774-
36777.
Persea americana, 36270, 36603, 36604,
36687, 36817.
borbonia, 36623.
carolinensis. See Persea borbonia.
gratissima. See Persea americana.
Persimmon. See Diospyros spp.
Peumus boldus, 36279. —
Phaseolus angularis, 36838-36840, 36907,
36910-36912, 36921-36923.
aureus, 36909, 36920.
coccineus, 36476-36478.
lunatus, 36479-36484.
vulgaris, 36395-36475, 36861,
36924.
Phoenicophorium borsigianum, 36486.
Phoenix dactylifera, 36676, 36818-36828.
Physalis sp., 36364.
Picea obovata, 36729.
Pien wu tou, Soja maz, 36919.
Pimpinella anisum, 36365.
Pifiuela de garrobo, Karatas plumieri,
36260.
Piptadenia cebil, 36367, 36368.
sp., 36366.
Piro, Karatas plumieri, 36260.
Pistache, Pistacia sp., 36263.
Pistacia sp., 36263.
Pisum sativum, 36369, 36370.
Pitanga, Eugenia uniflora, 36929.
Pleiogynium solandri, 36606.
Plum (China), 36718-36722, 36804.
Yellow Ussurian (Siberia), 36607. .
See also Prunus spp.
Polakowskia tacaco, 36592.
Pomegranate, Punica granatum, 36488.
Pomelo, Citrus grandis, 36589, 36698.
Potato (Bolivia), 36656-36658.
(Peru), 36384.
See also Solanum spp.
Poupartia axillaris, 36899.
_ fordii. See Poupartia arillaris.
Prickly pear, Opuntia spp., 36350-36397.

Pritchardia pacifica. See Styloma pacifica.

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Proso, Panicum miliaceum, 36674.
Prunus davidiana. See Amygdalus david-
wana.
humilis, 36721.
padus, 36723.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
salicifolia, 36371.
- salicina, 36804.
triloba, 36718-36720.
spp., 36607, 36722.
Psidium guajava, 36372-36374.
Pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo, 36330.
Punica granatum, 36488. ©
Pyrus sp., 36802.
Quebracho, Schinopstis lorentzii, 36264.
Quercus suber, 36925.
~Quina de Pernambuca, Coutarea hexan-
dra, 36661.
Quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa,
36312.

36305-

‘Radish, Raphanus sativus, 36771, 36772.
Raphanus sativus, 36771, 36772.
Raspberry, Rubus sp., 36609.

Red pepper, Capsicum annuum, 36774-

36777.
Repallo, Brassica oleracea capitata, 36299.
blanco, Brassica oleracea capi-
tata, 36300.

Riieeenve sp., 36735.

Ribes spp., 36756, 36856.

Rice, perennial, Oryza longistaminata,

36533.

Ricinus communis, 36375, 36377.

Rollinia orthopetala, 36561.

Rosa laevigata, 36638.

spp., 36857-36859.

Rose (Brazil), 36638.

(China), 36857-36859.

See also Rosa spp.

Rubus spp., 36571, 36572, 36609, 36758,

36759.

$ racemosa, 36744.

~ williamsii, 36745.

San pien huang goo tze, Chaetochloa
| italica, 36796.

am Dioscorea sativa, 36629.

e, Licania platypus, 36590, 36591.
Rionica, Artemisia maritima, 36814.
sap dus saponaria, 36376, 36378.

Sapote, white, Casimiroa edulis, 36602.
earlet runner, Phaseolus coccineus, 36476.

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Schinopsis lorentzii, 36264.

Schinus terebinthifolius, 36259, 36708.

Schizandra chinensis, 36755.

Schizonotus sorbifolius, 36799.

Scleria polycarpa, 36885.

Scutellaria sp., 36763.

Sea buckthorn, Hippophaé rhamnoides,
36743.

Selesele, Scleria polycarpa, 36885.

Sesame, Sesamum orientale, 36896.

Sesamum orientale, 36896.

Setaria italica. See Chaetochloa italica.

Shalil, Amygdalus persica, 36485.

Shan yao, Dioscorea sativa, 36629.

Siberian larch, Larix dahurica, 36728.

Silk tree, Albizzia julibrissin, 36810.

Soapberry, Sapindus saponaria, 36376,
36378.

Soi, Dioscorea sp., 36873.

Soja maz, 36576, 36643-36653, 36785,
36809, 36829-36837, 36846-36848, 36901-
36906, 36914-36919.

Solanum aculeatissimum, 36271, 36704.

quitoense, 36597.
tuberosum, 36384.
spp., 36379-36383, 36656-36658.

Sorbus sp., 36730.

Sorghastrum stipoides, 36624.

Sorghum, Andjiki, 36683.

Angom, 36686.

Bakoa, 36681.

Chiganzacha-Uwana, 36614.

(China), 36670-36672, 36795.

Daneri, 36685.

Djolomri, 36684.

Dura sufa, 36639.

(France), 36935, 36936.

Fullahkorn, 36681.

Ganvaii, 36611.

(German East Africa), 36610-
36615. .

(German Southwest Africa),
36932.

Tilja, 36932.

(Kamerun), 36680-36686.

Lugugu, 36613.

Mekossie, 36680.

Mfonghuya, 36682.

Ndagumo, 36612.

(Sudan), 36639.

Teleri, 36683.

Tikarkorn, 36682.

Utwasimba, 36610.

Utwewampela, 36615.

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Sorghum, Wu ta lang kaoliang, 36670.

Wuteguineakorn, 36680.
See also Holcus sorghum.
Soursop. See Annona muricata.
Soy bean, Chin hwang tou, 36649.
yuan, 36651.
tou, 36651, 36915.

(China), 36785, 36809.
Ching tou, 36646, 36848.
(Chosen), 26829-36837.
Ghu pee doh, 36809.
Hei chi, 36847.
Hsiao heo tou, 36645.
Hwang tou, 36650.

(Manchuria), 36576, 36643-
36653, 36846-36848, 36914—
36919.

Mau doh, 36785.
Pai mei, 36846.
Pei mei, 36648.
Pien wu tou, 36919.
Ta ching tou, 36916.
hei tou, 36643.
lieh hei, 36644.
pai mei, 36914.
wu tou, 36918.
White eyebrow, 36576, 36647.
Widowers’ beans, 36837.
Yuan tou, 36652.
See also Soja maz.
Sphenostylis stenocarpa, 36530.
Spiraea sorbifolia. See Schizonotus sorbi-
folius.
Spruce, Picea obovata, 36729.
Squash (China), 36778, 36779, 36913.
(Peru), 36316-36323, 36325-36327,
36329, 36331-36342.
See also Cucurbita sp.
Stevensonia grandifolia. See Phoenico-
phorium borsigianum.
Stipa spp., 36385, 36386, 36791.
Strawberry, yellow, Duchesnea nara,
36757.
Styloma pacifica, 36883, 36884.
Su cheng tou, Phaseolus vulgaris, 36924.
Surinam cherry, Eugenia uniflora, 36929.
Sze ssu la tze, Capsicum annuum, 36774.

Tacaco, Polakowskia tacaco, 36592.
Ta ching tou, Soja maz, 36916.
hei tou, Soja maz, 36643.
lieh hei, Soja maz, 36644.
pai mei, Soja maz, 36914.
tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 36852.

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Ta tzu ku chen, Hippophaé rhamnoides, —
36743.
wu tou, Soja maz, 36918.
Tangerine, Citrus nobilis deliciosa, 36634.
Taro. See Dasheen.
Tattas, Dodonaea viscosa, 36813.
Tchi tchi, Stipa sp., 36791.
Tee ren tze, Duchesnea indica, 36757.
Teleri, Holcus sorghum, 36683.
Thladiantha dubia, 36798.
Tick trefoil, Meibomia umbellata, 36878,
36879.
Tien ts’ai, Beta vulgaris, 36773.
Tikarkorn, Holcus sorghum, 36682.
Tindalo, Pahudia rhomboidea, 36550.
To kwei boun tze, Zea mays, 36667.
Tobacco (China), 36780.
(Java), 36492-36496.
Kanari, 36492.
Kedoe, 36496.
Wonosobo, 36495.
See also Nicotiana spp.
Tolutfera sp., 36387.
Tomate extranjero, Cyphomandra betacea,
36934.
francés,
36934.
chileno, Cyphomandra sp., 36343.
Tree tomato, Cyphomandra spp., 36343,
36934.
Triticum aestivum, 36392, 36498-36527,
36577-36587, 36622.
vulgare. See Triticum aestivum.
spp., 36388-36390.
Tropaeolum sp., 36391.
Tsai shu, Larix dahurica, 36728.
Tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 36852-36854.
Tsiao ma lien, Iris ensata, 36765.
Tsui loba, Raphanus sativus, 36771.
Tumbas, Passiflora sp., 36361.
Tuna. See Opuntia spp. .
Tung pai ts’ai, Brassica pekinensis, 36783.
Tung-yu, Aleurites fordii. See under
36897.
Turnip, Brassica rapa, 36301.
Tze kua, Thladiantha dubia, 36798.
Tzu li, Ribes sp., 36756.

Uto, Colocasia sp., 36677.
Uzura-mame, Vigna sinensis, 36908.

Cyphomandra _ betacea,

Vavae, Ceiba pentandra, 36886.
Vernicia montana. See Aleurites montana.
Vetch, Vicia spp., 36786, 36787.

Viburnum opulus, 36732.
: plicatum, 36855.
- Vicia faba, 36393.
spp., 36786, 36787.
Vigna sinensis, 36908, 36933.
‘Vitis amurensis, 36753.

Walnut. See Juglans sp.
butternut hybrid, 36865.

Water gum, large-leaved, Eugenia vente-
natu, 36272.

Wheat, Bathurst No. 2, 36577.
(Bolivia), 36389, 36390, 36392.
Calbigia, 36622.

Cedar, 36578.
Cleveland, 36579.
Cowra No. 3, 36580.
Genoa, 36581.

Gentile rosso, 36622.
German calbigia, 36622.
(Italy), 36622.

John Brown, 36582.
Jonathan, 36583.

(New South Wales), 36577-36587.
(Peru), 36388.

Red calbigia, 36622.
Rymer, 36586.

Sicilian calbigia, 36622.
Thew, 36587.

_ (Turkestan), 36498-36527.
Wagga No. 19, 36584.

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Wheat, Warren, 36585.
See also Triticum spp.
White runner, Phaseolus coccineus, 36477,
36478.
sapote, Casimiroa edulis, 36602.
Harvey, 36602.
Widowers’ beans, Soja maz, 36837.
Wong pa tiao, Sambucus williamsii, 36745.
Wood-oil tree. See Aleurites spp.
Wormseed, Levant, Artemisia maritima,
36814.
Wormwood, Ariemisia sp., 36797.
Wu ta lang kaoliang, Holcus serghum,
36670.
Wuteguineakorn, Holcus sorghum, 36680.

Yam. See Dioscorea sp.
Ye mu shu, Medicago ruthenica, 36784.
Yegerilla, Ricinus communis, 36375, 36377.
Yu kua, Cucurbita maxima, 36779.

mei, Avena nuda, 36675.

tao, Colocasia spp., 36677.

tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 36854.
Yuan tou, Soja maz, 36652.

Zea mays, 36267-36269, 36667-36669,
36699, 36710-36712, 36889-36895.
Zinnia elegans. See Crassina elegans.
Ziziphus jujuba, 36852-36854.
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BEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED |

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1
TO MARCH 31, 1914.

(No. 38; Nos. 36937 To 37646. )

WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1917.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WiLLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Associate Chief of Bureau, Kart F, KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. BE. RockKwBLi
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JonzEs.

FORBIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations,

B. T. Galloway, Assistant to the Secretary and Plant Pathologist.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Hzplorers.

H. C. Skeels, 8S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

David A. Bisset, Nathan Menderson, and Glen P. Van Eseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Fdward Simmonds, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville. Md.

J. E. Morrow, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla. ,

Fdward Goucher, Plant Propagator. . 5

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experimental Station, |
Haifa, Palestine; Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; H. M. Curran, Laurel, Md.;
M. J. Dorsey, University Farm, St. Paul, Minn.; H. T. Edwards, Ridgewood, N. J.;
Dr. Gustav Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; EK. C. Green, |
Servico do Algoddo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A. C. Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic Gar- |
dens, Seharunpur. India; E. J. Kraus, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.; Barbour |
‘Lathrop, Chicago, Ill.; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Simpson,
Littleriver, Fla.; H. P. Stuckey, Experiment, Ga.; Dr. LL. Trabut, Director, Service
Botanique, Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

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q INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
Ww ‘hile plants adapted to cultivation in the Southern States pre-
mil rinate in this inventory, it is probable that something of interest
early everyone who is experimenting with plants will be found
ribed or listed in it, and this introductory statement is designed
Sint out certain interesting features regarding them which occur
a t he writer even before sufficient time has elapsed since their
D troduction to make anyone really familiar with their behavior
b is country.
W vether the Kerguelen cabbage (Pringlea antiscorbutica, No.
554 a which is a low, sprawling plant with heads of leaves some-
s 18 inches across, that occurs close to the seashore on Ker-
uelen Island, will ever thrive in this country may be a question,
QB doubt those interested in cabbages will be glad to test it. It
is a dense white heart and a taste like mustard and cress, though
rser. The Li tou (Phaseolus aureus, No. 37078), a bean from
ws n in China a starch that is considered superior to corn or wheat
rch is prepared for laundry purposes, deserves to be investigated
country. A collection of 23 varieties of beans (Nos. 37036 to
058) from. Fusan, Chosen (Korea). may yield some valuable sorts
cultivation in our gardens after they become acclimated. And
song the 98 varieties of soy beans secured through Consul General
eidmore, of Seoul (Nos. 37228 to 37325), and similar collections
m Pyeng Yang (Nos. 37326 to 37356) and Kongju (Nos. 37396 to
} t), Chosen (Korea), there should be some valuable forms of this
cable food plant. The eight named varieties (Nos. 37145 to
) of Japanese udo from Kanagawa Ken propagated by cut-
1 doubtless make it possible to lengthen materially the season
1s s new spring vegetable.
am ‘growers will be interested in testing the English walnut
sty (No. 37225) which Dr. Trabut has sent in from the moun-
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tains of Algeria, where it has been grown for centuries by the native Z|
and appears to bane become fixed in character. |
The possibility of greater or less resistance of the Chinese chestnut ,

(Castanea mollissima) to the chestnut bark disease will make Frank

N. Meyer’s discovery of two superior fruiting varieties (Nos. 37547
and 87548) in the region south of Sianfu of peculiar interest. §
Varieties of Abyssinian flax from Addis Abeba (Nos. 37085 to ©
37089), secured through the courtesy of Capt. Sandford, of the ©
British Legation, may be valuable to the students of the flax in-
dustry if the peculiar adaptability of Abyssinian barleys to Cali- —
fornia conditions is an indication of similarity of climate. |
Egyptian-cotton growing has become an industry in California,
hut experimenters are still at work testing different strains, and they
may find something of value in a reported nearly wild form from —
Angola, Africa (No. 37125), which there develops a very strong —
fiber. Although it is perhaps a question whether American paper —
manufacturers are yet ready to put on their program the investiga- —
tion of any grass for paper-pulp purposes, the preliminary trial of
Ischaemum binatum (No. 87014), which has been experimented with

for this purpose in British India, can hardly fail to interest them.

There are now a number of bamboo groves in the Southern States,

and the fact has been abundantly demonstrated that there are thou-

sands of square miles of territory which might be covered with species _
of this remarkable plant. Whether the Takuara bamboo of Para- —

guay (Bambos guadua, No. 37009), which grows on low, sandy lands —

along the rivers and attains a height of 60 feet, will prove hardy re- ~

mains to be determined. :

The expedition from this office sent to Bahia and Rio de Janeiro
to investigate the culture of the navel orange found in occasional _
use there as a cover crop a species of Crotalaria (No. 36969) —
which may prove valuable for dry or semiarid orchard lands in this
country. Information has come through the same source regarding
the use in that region of the fruits of the Macatiba palm (Acrocomia
sclerocarpa, No. 37382) for hog feed. The thick layer of white, —
starchy material surrounding the hard kernel is said to be preferred
to corn and to be very fattening. The fruit clusters of these palms
weigh as much as 65 or 75 pounds. =

Of grain crops for trial perhaps the most interesting are the #
sorghum varieties (Nos. 86960 to 36963), which are grown by the
Matabele, Setchuana, Mambukuschu, and Serotse tribes of southwest- —
ern Africa, the pearl millet (No. 36959), from German Southwest
Africa, and a collection of wheat, rye, barley, and buckwheat (Nos.
37154 to 37167) from the Tulun Experiment Field of Russia. :

This inventory contains a number of interesting new fruits as a_
result of the work of the Brazilian expedition composed of Messrs. —

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Bee Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and len Popenoe. These will be

of pecial interest to experimenters in California, southern Texas,
1 Florida. They include a large-fruited variety of the cashew
‘0. 37027 ), a fruit tree which deserves to be better known in
Flo rida. Not only is its fruit edible, both out of hand and preserved
or ‘in the form of an ade, but the nut when roasted is one of the most
delicate of all table nuts.

The pitomba (Lugenia luschnathiana, No. 37017), a deep orange-
colored aromatic fruit of the myrtle family which ripens in Decem-
ber; the imbu (Spondias tuberosa, No. 37018), a drought-resistant
ree of the caatinga lands of the interior of Brazil, the fruits of
which are consumed in great quantities, both fresh and preserved,
and also used to a considerable extent in making imbuzada, a drink
peculiar to the country, made of the juice and pulp of the fruit mixed
with boiling milk; the so-called wild lemon (Rheedia edulis, No.
37384), a relative of the mangosteen; the cambuca (Myrciaria edulis,
No. 37094), a relative of the jaboticaba, with a flavor resembling that
of the passion fruit; the grumichama (Lugenia dombeyi, No. 36968) ,
another species of the myrtle family, which resembles remotely our
sultivated cherry and is pronounced by the members of the expedition
pne Eo the most agreeably flavored fruits of its class; the gravata
0. 36967), a wild relative of the pineapple, with straw-colored,
spi y , delightfully acid fruits and a skin containing a strong vege-
ic acid which attacks the hands, lps, and mouth of anyone
101 ghtless enough to handle it aicdiceabes the pera do campo (No.
392), an extremely interesting wild fruit-bearing bush which has
yet been cultivated, although it bears large pear-shaped aromatic
uits on shoots not over 4 feet high; the laranja da terra (No. 36971),
trus stock on which in Bahia the navel orange is grown; the
iis selecta (No. 36947), a promising variety of orange which it
S 3 thought 1 is likely to mature its fruits in California during spring
ee, and as it has no thorns and produces fruits of ideal
» for packing, it may possibly prove to be of considerable value
| oc ‘i s growers in Florida and southern California; the lime orange
. 36949 to 36951), with a flavor halfway bet oretik that of the
ng e and the lime; a shaddock reported to be seedless (No. 36946),
eanicy tal. fleshed shaddock (No. 36945) are some of the other
god uctions of the expedition covered by this inventory.

e J apanese and Chinese persimmon collections now in this coun-
ave been materially added to through the introduction of 9
r ies (Nos. 37465 to 37473) collected by Mr. Meyer near Ling-
Honan; 16 varieties (Nos. 37525 to 37540) from Nantotchu,
we Ben, and a collection of 46 varieties (Nos.-37168 te

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37213) from Prof. Tanikawa, representing the collection growing at
the Okitsu Government Horticultural Experiment Station in J apan.
Those interested in the question of stocks for the cultivated pear will
want to test the pear-quince hybrid Pyronia (No. 37606), which ha ;
been favorably mentioned by Dr. Trabut.
The lime growers on the Florida Keys will doubtless test the!
Sylhet, or acne lime (No. 37084), sent in by Mr. A. C. Hartioss
from Seharunpur, where it is used for softening leather. |
Additions to the Chinese jujube collections have been made throval )
the Ya hu tsao, or “ gourd-shaped jujube ” (No. 37069), sent by Dr. -
Yamei Kin, and is large-fruited jujubes of Lingpao (Nos. 37475 —
and 37476), where hundreds of acres of this fruit were seen by
Mr. Meyer. :
The Chinese Cudrania, a close relative of the Osage orange, has
proved hardy at Washington; and as many of the Javanese trees
have shown their ability to thrive in southern Florida, the introduc-
tion of both male and female forms of a Javanese Cudrania with
bright orange fruits which are considered edible by the Japanese in ©
Formosa (Nos. 36986, 37015, and 37016) is of interest, in view of
the fact that hybrids have already been made between Cudrania and
the Osage orange.
The following additions to the shrubs and trees suitable for door-
yard and park planting appear in this inventory: gs
The Sumatra Casuarina (No. 37119), which, if it thrives, can
scarcely fail to be more cheerful as a street tree in Florida than the |
Australian species; the Queensland gold-blossom tree (Barklya
syringifolia, No. 37134), which bears racemes of golden yellow ~
flowers; Bauhinia hookeri (No. 37135) from Australia, which bears
white flowers with crimson edges; three hardy Chinese species of
Cotoneaster (Nos. 87596 to 37598) ; five species of barberries (Nos.
87495 to 37499) originally from China and the mountains of tropical
Asia; five distinct varieties of the Chinese allspice (Meratia praccox,
formenly) Chimonanthus fragrans, Nos. 37487, 37488, and 37522 to
27524), a fragrant flowering shrub of interest to Aoristss and the
ae flowered tropical Talawma hodgsoni (No. 37216), whith bears
blooms 6 inches across, resembling the magnolia. .
Chinese names in this inventory have been brought, so far as
possible, into accord with the best authorities, the geographic names
(except when fixed by decisions of the United States Geographic
Board) being given in the form accepted by the Chinese Ministry of
Communications Postal Guide. Many of the smaller village names,
however, are not listed therein, and in all such cases the location of
the village is given with reference to the nearest town a in
that reference work.

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37 and 36938. Linum usiratisstmum L. Flax.

from Matania el Saff, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Alfred Bircher, Middle

Egypt Botanic Station. Received January 3, 1914.

ured from two different dealers in flaxseed and therefore given distinct
Ss as representing © si two distinct varities. For the use of the

Fro on m Kalat, Baluchistan. Presented by Capt. S. Williams, assistant politi-
eal agent, Mastung, Kalat, Baluchistan, India. Received January 3, 1914.
2 36939. HorpEUM VULGARE L. Barley.
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36940. Triticum aEstivum L. Wheat.
re (Triticum vulgare Vill.)

x _“ Wheat grown in this State.” (Williams.)

941. Sotanum TuBERosuM L. Potato.
Bien Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Sefor J. M. Vargas Vergara, De-
_ partment of Agriculture. Received January 3, 1914.

Pape gruesa, a variety of twquerrena, selected at random, which will show
1 ne seed Sprain the tubers reach here, these presumably not being the
” (Vargas Vergara.)

y 42 to 36954.

Fr 2 Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson
Pa. of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January 8, 1914.

Q yu ted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.
36942. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Sweet orange.

_ (No. 42. Bahia, Brazil. December 13, 1913.) Navel orange bud
sticks from select tree No. 6, Dr. Fortunato da Silva’s place, Cabulla.
Mircumference of trunk, 213 inches; height of tree, 14 feet; spread of
17 feet; habit of growth, spreading. Tree 12 feet from coffee
ashes. Two main branches, forking 19 inches’ above ground ; foliage
sense, dark green; leaves elliptical, medium size, petiole medium size;
) thorns. Fruits, June crop, 296; December crop, 14. No variations of
ruit noticed. Fruits borne all through the tree and of yellowish brown
olor for the ripe ones. Navel small to medium size, mostly rudimentary.
wn and cottony scale, lichens, and several fungi on the tree. Very
e mottle-leaf and very little gum disease. No plant parasites. Tree
about 14 years old. Few dead branches. For trial in California for
= ved navel types.”
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12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ae et

36942 to 36954—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) ¥
36943. Cirrus MEpIcA L. Citron. |

“(No. 45. Bahia, Brazil. December 19, 1913.) Thirteen cuttings from
the grove of Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Typical citron —
of commerce of very good quality. For trial in southern California.”

36944. Citrus GranpiIs (L.) Osbeck. Shaddock. |

“(No. 46. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1918.) Bud sticks of sweet —
shaddock or grapefruit from Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo’s grove, —
Roma, Bahia. Large pear-shaped fruit, thick skinned, straw-colored —
flesh, sweet flavor, somewhat resembling the grapefruit in quality. Tree
very productive. For trial in southern California.”

36945. CITRUS GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. Shaddock. —

“(No. 48. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Thirty bud sticks of
pink-fleshed shaddock or grapefruit from the orchard of Dr. Miguel de
Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Mr. Popenoe says this fruit resembles —
the Indian pummelo. Its shape closely resembles that of a slightly flat-
tened typical Marsh’s seedless grapefruit, but it is two to four times the ©
size. Very smooth, thick skin. Flesh a beautiful pink color, very at-
tractive and striking. Fairly juicy, strong grapefruit flavor, very few —
seeds. This fruit is of possible value for use in salads aside from its
use as a breakfast fruit. The texture of both the skin and flesh is very
tender, which may render this fruit a valuable addition to our citrus —
fruits for making preserves. Tree productive under unfavorable condi-
tions for fruiting. Very little mottle-leaf or gum disease and apparently )
resistant to both. Should be tried extensively in both Florida and Cali-
fornia and the fruits tested for the manufacture of grapefruit products.”

36946. CITRUS GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. Shaddock. ;

“(No. 49. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Nineteen bud sticks of — |
what was reported to be a seedless shaddock from the orchard of Dr. :
Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao says —
this is the true laranja tanja, which is frequently recommended as a
stock for budding navel oranges. The tree has very little mottle-leaf
or gummosis, and under unfavorable conditions has made a very vigorous —
and healthy growth. Very productive. Fruits about the size of a typical
Marsh’s seedless grapefruit. Skin rather thick but tender. Flesh tender,
juicy, with strong grapefruit flavor, and many seeds. Should be tried in
both California and Florida, especially for breeding purposes and as a
stock on which to bud the sweet orange.”

36947. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Sweet orange.

“(No. 50. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Seventeen bud sticks
of laranja selecta from Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo’s place, Roma,
Bahia. Typical fruits, averaging about 150 size (to the box), very
smooth, thin skin. Very juicy, juice slightly acid; of excellent quality.
Few seeds. This fruit will probably mature in California during the
spring and summer seasons and may prove a valuable addition to the
summer fruits in that State. Fruits very uniform on the tree, and when
started the light-green color changes to deep, somewhat reddish orange.
No thorns on the tree. Very vigorous in growth under unfavorable con-
ditions. Fruits ideal shape for packing. Should be tried in Florida and
California.”

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 13

£2 to 36954—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)
36948. Cirrus sINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Sweet orange.

ai ¥ “(No. 51. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Thirty-seven bud sticks
from navel orange tree No. 1-6-1, grove of Col. Demetrio- Luiz de Souza,
. 2 -©ruz do Cosme, Bahia. This tree is the best in the De Souza grove.
Height, 18 feet; spread, 21 feet. Habit of growth, spreading; height of
= head, 18 inches; three main branches; dense dark-green foliage. Leaves
elliptical, medium size. Petiole medium, no thorns. Fruits, June crop,
237; December crop, 49; total, 286. No variations observed in the fruits.
December fruits yellowish green; navel small to medium, usually rudi-
mentary. Brown and other common scales, lichens, and common fungi
on trees. Much mottle-leaf; little gummosis. Tree 25 years old, with
few small dead branches. Fruits large, symmetrical, and uniform.
Should be tried in California for improved navel type.”

86949 to 36951. CITRUS spp. Lime orange.

From Bahia, Brazil. Collected December 19, 1913.

“Bud sticks of laranja lima, or lime orange, from trees 1 to 8, fazenda
of Col. Jofio de Teive e Argollo, Agua Comprida, 28 kilometers north of
4 Bahia. Large, thrifty trees; very fruitful. Very little mottle-leaf or
és gum disease. Dense foliage, large dark-green leaves. Petioles similar to
those of the navel orange. Crop borne at different intervals throughout
the year, similar to the navel orange. Fruit light green in color, skin
medium thick, flesh tender, very juicy, the juice spurting from fruit when |
cut. Flesh light golden in color, very little rag. Flavor combines that
of the orange and lime; very good. With more acid, as the navel orange
grown in California shows compared to the same fruit in Bahia, the
laranja lima will furnish a valuable fruit drink. Five or six seeds were
found in the fruits cut. Col. Argollo says trees come true from seed.
The trees are more productive than those of the navel orange under the
_ same conditions and sell for more money at Agua Comprida, bringing 100
to 120 reis (34 to 4 cents) apiece throughout the year. While the leaves
0 have the petiole of the navel orange, the shape and serrations resemble
‘more closely those of the leaves of lima doce, or sweet lime. Should be
tried in California and Florida, more particularly in California. The
fruits produced are about the same size as navel oranges grown under
» .. the same conditions on Col. Argollo’s ranch. Fruits egg shaped and of
desirable shape and size for commercial packing. Will average 96 to 175
fruits to the California box.”

36949. “No. 52. From tree No. 1. Tree had no thorns.”
36950. “No. 53. From tree No. 2. Tree had large thorns.”

ye

‘a 36951. “No. 54. From tree No. 3. Tree had no thorns.”

ng ‘oa PERESKIA SDP.

“(No. 55. Bahia, Brazil, December 19,1913.) Cuttings of the surucuci,
tom a hedge in front of the orange grove of Col. Frederico de Costa,
: _ Matatu, Bahia. The thorns of this plant, of which samples were sent,
it was thought might prove valuable for phonograph needles, but trial
_ showed them to be too brittle. The plant grows 15 to 18 feet high, with

a cluster of thorns at each leaf axil. For trial in California and Florida.”

te ey

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14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. > a
=
36942 to 36954—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) —
36953. CAPRIOLA DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze, Bermuda grass. —

(Cynodon dactylon Pers.) .

“(No. 56. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Root cuttings of a grass 4

very Similar in general appearance and habit of growth to the Bermuda ~

grass grown in California. From the fields of Col. Frederico de Costa, —
Matatu, Bahia.”

36954. OPUNTIA sp. Prickly-pear.

“(No. 19. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 1, 1913.) Cuttings of a spine- 4
less cactus from the garden of Sefor José Esteres, rua SHo Gone¢alo, —
Nictheroy. The plant is about 15 feet high and is used as an ornamental.”

36955 to 36958. Coxnocasra escuLentTaA (L.) Schott. Dasheen. —

Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla., season —
of 1913. ,

Tubers of the following; quoted notes by R. A. Young.

“The propagating stock of these strains consists of the tubers of a number ;
of hills selected from S. P. I. No. 19224, a yautia from Paramaribo, Dutch ~
Guiana, presented by Dr. C. J. J. Van Hall, Director of Agriculture, and re- —
ceived September 25, 1906. The corms from these hills were similar in quality, —
though varying in minor details of color, texture, and flavor.”

36955. “A selected strain of dasheen in which the flesh of the corm when ¥
cooked is mealy, slightly nutty, and grayish white in color.”

36956. “A selected strain of the dasheen in which the flesh of the corm }
when cooked is rather dry and firm, slightly nutty, and grayish white bi
in color.” 4

86957. “A selected strain of dasheen in which the flesh of the corm when ~~
cooked is mealy, of good flavor, and creamy white in color.” %

36958. “A selected strain of dasheen ‘in which the flesh of the corms —
when cooked is fine grained and fairly mealy, slightly nutty, and almost |
white.”

36959 to 36963.

From German Southwest Africa. Presented by the imperial governor, —
Windhoek. Received January 3, 1914. :

36959. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet. —
(Pennisetum typhoideum ‘Rich. )

From Caprivizipfel. The native names used by different tribes for this —
variety, the name of the tribe being given in parentheses after each, —

are as follows: (No. 1.)Mausa (Sesuto and Serotse); Labelebele
(Setchuana) ; Niant (Matabele) ; Mahango (Mambukuschu).

86960 to 36962, HoLtcus sorcHuUM L. Sorghum. —
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Caprivizipfel.
36960. (No. 2.) Susuwe. Generally used term.

36961. (No.3.) Murua. Generally used term. Originally imported —
from Bechuanaland to Caprivizipfel.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 15

D to 36963—Continued.

36962. (No. 4.) The native names used by the different tribes for
this variety, the name of the tribe being given in parentheses after
each, are as follows: Mavela amassen (Sesuto and Serotse) ;
Lukeriga (Serotse); Itumbi (Mambukuschu) ; Mawele (Setchu-
ana); Amawele (Matabele).

86963. Hoxtcus sorcHUM L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Amboland.
(No. 5.) Red ovambokorn. Native name not known.

36964. Nicorrana rustica L. Tobacco.
From Odessa, Russia. Presented by Mr. John H. Grout, American consul.
~ Received January 3, 1914.

“ Mahorka. After consulting with various authorities here, I find that the
name Murchurkee is not known in Russia, the seed desired evidently being what
is known here as Mahorka, which I have obtained and am sending.” (Grout.)

36965. Mancrrera inpica L. Mango.
From American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D. Stearns, gov-
ernor. Received January 7, 1914.

“From fruits which weighed over 2 pounds apiece.” (Stearns.)

36966. TriroLiumM ALEXANDRINUM L. Berseem.
4 From Luxor, Egypt. Collected by Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry. Received January 2, 1914.

| “Next to the rice in the minds of the oasis people comes the Oasis berseem for
ind 1 reclaiming. They are particular in stating that it does much better fol-
OW ing the rice on salty land than Valley berseem. I gathered that they sow
out twice as much seed to the acre as we use for alfalfa. Their fields were
; tured off so closely that I could not get a clear idea of the nature of their

OF or how much it differs from alfalfa.” (J/ason.)

3967 to 36978.

_ From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel,
Pat apd Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January
8, 1914.

Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.

- 86967. Brome ta sp. Gravata.

“(No. 33a. December 6, 1913.) A bromeliaceous plant, allied to the
_ pineapple, which grows in some of the districts around Bahia. The fruit
is occasionally brought to market. In form it is oblong and usually
_ Somewhat angular, about 3 inches in length and 1 inch thick. The
persistent calyx crowns the apex with a tuft of dry sepals about 1 inch
- in length. The fruit is translucent and of a pale straw color. The
_ skin is about one-eighth of an inch thick, with no well-marked distinction
_ between it and the flesh, which is translucent, crisp, and juicy, containing
% two or three rows of small, flattened seeds, about one-fourth of an inch
: in diameter. The flavor is spicy and delightfully acid. The skin must
4 be carefully removed before eating the fruit, as it contains a principle
which burns the lips and mouth severely. The fruit is produced indi-

2 935 °—17——_2

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36967 to 36978—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

vidually, not united in one compound fruit as in the pineapple. Should
be tried in California and Florida. The name gravatd is applied to a
number of bromelias here.”

For illustrations of the gravaté plant and fruit, see Plates I and IT.

86968. EUGENIA DOMBEYI (Spreng.) Skeels. Grumichama.
(Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.)

“(No. 34a. December 13, 1913.) The grumichama or grumizama, a
myrtaceous fruit, native of Brazil, both for its ornamental value and its
fruit is worthy of a careful trial in California and Florida. The tree,
which grows to 25 or 30 feet in height, is shapely and densely clothed with
glossy deep-green foliage. The individual leaves are elliptical, about 4
inches in length, thick, and leathery. The fruits.ripen here in November,
and in general appearance very much resemble cherries. The form is round
or slightly flattened, the color deep crimson. The stem is 1 inch or more
in length. The thin skin incloses a soft, tender pulp, of mild and delicate
flavor. The seeds, one to three in number, are rounded or hemispherical,
about one-fourth to three-eighth of an inch in length. The grumichama
is one of the most agreeably flavored myrtaceous fruits we have tasted,
and in addition the tree is a beautiful and shapely ornamental.”

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For an illustration of the grumichama fruit, see Plate III.
86969. CROTALARIA RETUSA L,

“(No. 35a. December 19, 1913.) Seed from two plants in the orange
orchard of Col. Baretto, Cabulla. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, producing
from 2 to 5 main branches, each bearing from 6 to 12 seed pods contain-
ing 12 to 20 seeds each. Root development extensive, the roots finely
branched and covered with medium-sized nodules. The root system closely
resembles that of vetch. Stems succulent, and if plowed under at the
time would quickly decompose. This plant is self-sown in all the orchards
we have visited. Dr. Argollo says it is particularly suited for dry or
semidry lands, and he predicts that it may become a very useful cov2r
crop for southern California and other semiarid regions.”

386970. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. ; Bean.

“(No. 36a. December 19, 1913.) The pink bean, feijao, which is the
source of feijoada, one of the principal foods of the poorer class of Bra-
zilians. Bought in the public market of Bahia at 240 reis (8 cents) per
liter. Said to have been grown at Alagoinhas, in the interior of Bahia
State.”

36971. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. ' Sour orange.

“(No. 37a. December 19, 1913.) Laranja da terra. Seed from fruits
grown by Col. Demetrio Luiz de Souza, Cruz do Cosme, near Bahia. This
is the principal stock for the laranja de umbigo, or navel orange. For
trial in California and Florida as stocks for other citrus fruits.”

36972. Cocos cORONATA Mart. Nicuri palm.

“(No. 38a. December 19, 1913.) Seeds of the Nicuri or Alicuri palm,
from the vicinity of Matatu, near Bahia. For a description of the plant,
see S. P. I. 36927.”

Inventory 38, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE I.

FRUITS OF THE GRAVATA, A BRAZILIAN BROMELIA, S. P. |. No. 36967.

When the outer skin is peeled back the fruit juices are sucked out. The fruit flesh is trans-
lucent, crisp, spicy, and delightfully acid. Under the skin is a layer of cells containin
a vegetable acid much stronger than that in the pineapple, which attacks the lips an
makes them raw. (Photographed (P15343FS) by Dorsett, Shamel,and Popenoe, Bahia,
Brazil, November 29, 1913. Natural size.)

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The deep crimson fruits resemble cherries somewhat in appearance. They havea mild,
delicate flavor, which is very agreeable, and they ripen in November in Brazil. (Pho-
tographed (P15332FS) by Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, Bahia, Brazil, November 27,
1913. Natural size.) +=

Inventory 38, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE IV.

FRUITING BRANCH OF THE PITOMBA (EUGENIA LUSCHNATHIANA), S. P. I. No..37017.

A rare fruit belonging to the myrtle family, which is occasionally cultivated in gardens about
Bahia, Brazil. It is orange yellow, thin skinned, melting, and juicy, with a very aromatic
and pungent odor. (Photographed (P15387FS) by Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, —_
Brazil, December 14, 1913. Natural size.)

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 17

36967 to 36978—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

36973. ELAEIS GUINEENSIS Jacq. Dendé palm.

“(No. 39a. December 20, 1913.) Seeds of the Dendé or Guinea oil
palm, from trees in the vicinity of Matatu, Bahia. The fleshy pericarp

of the seeds furnishes an oil which is an important food product here.
especially among the negroes, with whom the palm is said to have come

over from Africa. It now grows in an apparently naturalized state on
the hillsides about Bahia and in many places is one of the most con-
spicuous features of the landscape. It is a particularly handsome plant,
with long, feathery leaves and a slender trunk sometimes 50 or 60 feet

high. It is probably too tropical for California, but may succeed in

southern Florida, where it should be given a thorough trial both as an
oil producer and as an ornamental plant.”

36974. THroBROMA cACAO L. Cacao.
“(No. 40a. December 19, 1913.) Seeds of Criollo cacao from the
fazenda of Col. Joao de Teive e Argollo, Agua Comprida, 28 kilometers
north of Bahia. For trial in Porto Rico.”
836975. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. Orange.
“(No. 41a. December 19, 1913.) Seeds of laranja da terra, from the
roca of Senor Pedro F. M. de Amorim, at Brotas, in the suburbs of
Bahia. See S. P. I. No. 36971. For trial as a stock for commercial fruits
in California.”
36976. Zea Mays L. Corn.
“ (No. 42a. December 19, 19138. Catete corn, yellow flint, ears with
12 rows of kernels. Said to have been grown at Alagoinhas, in Bahia
State.”

36977. GARCINIA sp. African mangosteen.

“(No. 43a. December 19, 1913.) Seeds of the Mangostdo da Africa,
from the fields of Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. The
name ‘African mangosteen’ implies that it is a Garcinia, and it has every
appearance of being a member of that genus. The plant is young, about
6 feet high, broad and spreading, with oblong, elliptical, leathery, thick
leaves. The fruits are broadly pyriform, about 14 inches in length,
bright orange in color. The skin is thin and surrounds a small mass of
bright orange pulp in which the two very large oval seeds are embedded.
The flavor is acid, but pleasant. To be grown in connection with the
mangosteen experiments. May prove desirable as a stock for the
mangosteen.”

36978. CARYOPHYLLUS JAMBOS (L.) Stokes. Rose-apple.
_ (Eugenia jambos L.)

“(No. 44a. December 19, 1913.) Seeds of a good form of the jambo
or rose-apple, from a tree on the grounds of Dr. Miguel de Teive e
Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Fruits of good size and quality, the skin pale

yellow. For trial in Florida and California as an improved form of this
fruit.” ;

36979 to 36983.
; From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received

January 3, 1914. For the work of the Office of Forage-Crop Investiga-
tions.

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36979 to 36983—Continued.

36979 and 36980. HoLcus sorGHUM L. Sorghum,
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
36981. HoLcus HALEPENSIS L. Johnson grass.
(Sorghum halepensis Pers.)
36982. HoLcus sorGHUM L. ; Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

36983. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Pearl millet.

(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.)

36984. Musa sp. Banana.

Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, in 1913, on
the plantation of Mr. E. Z. Blackman, Miami, Fla. Received January
138, 1914.

“The plant is about 10 feet high and the fruit about 5 feet from the ground.
It is thought that these plants may be the result of early importations made by
the United States Department of Agriculture from the Philippines.” (Shantz.)

36985 and 36986.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. W. J. Tutcher, superintendent,
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received January 15, 1914.

36985. ForRTUNELLA HINDSO (Champ.) Swingle. Hongkong kumquat.
(Atalantia hindsii Oliver.) }

“A shrub with compressed branchlets, ovate-elliptical, leathery leaves
13 to 3 inches long, bearing small flowers in axillary clusters, followed
by small orange-colored fruits.” (Tutcher.)

Distribution.—Found on the wooded hills in the vicinity of Hongkong,
China.

“The Hongkong kumquat (fFortunella hindsii) differs from the round
kumquat (F. japonica), the oval kumquat (F. margarita), and the
Meiwa kumguat (F. crassifolia) in a number of morphological characters,
some of them of decided taxonomic significance in this group. It may be
regarded as constituting a new subgenus.

“Protocitrus Swingle. Differs from Eufortunella (1) in having the
ovary hypomerous (3 or 4 celled, not 5 celled); (2) in the ovary wall
of the mature fruits having on the inside between the stalks of the pulp
vesicles a number of minute wartlike pale-yellow, cellular masses; (3)
in having the dissepiments of the fruit dry and the peel thin and not very
fleshy; (4) in having shorter, broader, more brachytic flowers; (5) in
having leaves with the veins more prominent on both faces, and less
pallid below.

“The two most important characters distinguishing the subgenus Pro-
tocitrus from Eufortunella are the few-celled ovary and the dimorphic
emergencen from the ovary wall of the fruit, viz, ordinary pulp vesicles
and verruciform tufts of loosely aggregated more or less colored cells.

“The Hongkong kumquat, which, as already indicated, is the sole
species of the subgenus Proiocitrus, may be described as follows:

“A spiny shrub or small tree; twigs slender, angled when young;
leaves oval-elliptical, tapering sharply at both ends, dark green above and
faintly venose, paler and venose below; petioles winged, often merging
into the lamina of the leaf without a separative joint. Flowers short,

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 19

- 86985 and 36986—Continued.
broad, not opening very widely; pistil very short; style shorter than the
ovary; stigma large, cavernous; ovary 3 or 4 celled; ovules 2 in a cell.
Fruits small, 1.5 to 2 cm. in diameter; subglobose, bright orange red
when ripe, the color of a tangerine orange; pulp vesicles very few, small,
fusiform; seeds thick, oval or ovate in outline, plump, 9 to 11 by 7 to 8
by 5 to 6 mm., pistache green in section.

“The Hongkong wild kumquat grows commonly on the dry hills about
Hongkong and on the mainland of China opposite.” (W. T. Swingle,
Jour. Wash. Acad. Sci., vol. 5, p. 174-175, 1915.)

36986. CUDRANIA JAVANENSIS Trecul.

“The fruit is round, rather more than an inch in diameter, of a bright
~ orange color, with a sweet, rather insipid taste. It is quite as good a
a fruit as many others which are eaten.” (Twutcher.)

Distribution—A shrub or small tree found in eastern Africa and in
India and eastward and southeastward to China and through the Malayan
Archipelago to Australia.

36987. Carica papaya L. Papaya.
From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief,
Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received January 13,

1914.
9 “The Dapitan, or Singapore variety, recognized by us as distinct from the

9 ae aan variety.” (Barrett.)

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36988 to 36990.

From St. Denis, Island of Reunion. Presented by Mr. August de Villiles.
Received January 6, 1914.

36988. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS Roxb. Rice bean.

“The rice bean is cultivated to a limited extent in Japan, China, India,
Mauritius, Java, and the Philippines. What is supposed to be the wild
original of this bean occurs in India.

“The plant is strictly an annual and is half twining in habit. Planted
in rows, the different varieties grow 12 to 30 inches high and produce
vining branches 3 to 6 feet long. The leaves closely resemble those of the
common bean, but not infrequently are 3 lobed. The flowers are bright
yellow, produced in racemes of 10 to 20. The pods are smooth, slender,
falcate, straw colored, brownish, or blackish, 3 to 4 inches long, and burst
open readily at maturity. Though very productive of seed, the vining
habit of the plant, as well as the shattering, makes it difficult to harvest.
The flowers are self-fertile, as when bagged at Arlington Farm they set
pods perfectly.

“Like other annual legumes, the later varieties are much larger in
growth than the early ones. The late ones are very vigorous in growth
and make a thick, dense mass of foliage.. Such sorts may prove valuable
as cover crops in the South, but, unfortunately, they are all subject to
root-knot. This, together with the shattering of the seed, will always
militate against their extensive use.

“The varieties differ mainly in their periods of maturity and in the
color of the seeds, which are straw-colored, brown, maroon, black, and
gray marbled. ‘

20 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36988 to 36990—Continued.

“The plant is well adapted to practically the same area as the cowpea q

and will doubtless attract attention from time to time. Under present —

conditions it is very doubtful whether this bean can be economically
utilized in this country.

“In different parts of India various vernacular names are given to ©
this bean, among them Sutri, Sita-mas, Pau maia, Gurush, and Gurounsh.
“In Japan it is called Tsuru adsuki; in China, Mu-tsa (Shanghai), —

*‘Crab-eye’ or ‘Lazy-man’ pea (Soochow), and ‘climbing mountain

bean’ (Yachow) ; in Cuba, where introduced, ‘little devil,’ or ‘mambi,’

bean.” (C. V. Piper.)

36989. STIZOLOBIUM ATERRIMUM Piper and Tracy. Mauritius bean.
For a detailed description of this plant, with discussion of its value,

see Bureau of Plant Industry Bulletin 179, entitled “ The Florida Velvet

Bean and Related Plants,” by C. V. Piper and S. M. Tracy, 1910.

36990. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

_ “A very late, procumbent cowpea of poor habit; apparently of no
value.” (C. V. Piper.)

36991. CaRAGANA ARBORESCENS Lam. Siberian pea tree.
From Paris, France. Procured from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received

January 9, 1914.
For propagation at the Northern Great Plains Field Station, Mandan, N. Dak.

86992. SoLANUM POLYADENIUM Greenman. Potato.

From Soulseat, Castle Kennedy, Scotland. Presented by Mr. J. Aikman
Paton. Received January 15, 1914.

“ Pubescent throughout, with hirsute spreading hairs intermixed with
densely crowded stipitate glands, heavy scented. This very pronounced and
very disagreeable odor corresponds absolutely to that which is given off when
the leaves of Ailanthus glandulosa L. are crushed. -It is not found to my

knowledge in any other species of Solanwm (among the tuber-bearing) and is —

sufficient, aside from its pale-leaved foliage of very peculiar form, resembling
that of the tomato, to make it immediately distinguishable from all others.
Tubers white; stems somewhat striate-angled; leaves pinnatisect, 5 to 12 centi-
meters long, 4 to 8 centimeters broad, usually auricled at the base by small
subfalcate leaves of reduced axillary branches; segments 7 to 9, lance-oblong to
ovate, 1.5 to 4 centimeters long, 0.5 to 2 centimeters broad, somewhat acuminate,

obtuse, abruptly contracted below into an oblique subpetiolulate base; interme- —

—

diate segments much smaller, very unequal, rarely more than a centimeter in ;

length; inflorescence terminating the stem and branches in pedunculate falsely

dichotomous, more or less horizontally spreading cymes; flowers several; pe-

duncles 1 to 2.5 centimeters long, jointed; calyx five parted; segments sub-

lanceolate to somewhat oblong, often abruptly contracted into an attenuated —

apex, persistent; corolla five angled, plicate, about 1 centimeter high and 2

centimeters broad, white; ovary and style glabrous; fruit conical-ovate, 10 to

13 millimeters long, two-thirds to nearly as broad, glabrous. Mexico, State of

Hidalgo; limestone hills, El Salto station, September 15, 1902. ©. G. Pringle,
No. 8692 (herb. Greenman).” (Greenman, Proc. Am. Acad. Arts and Science,
vol. 39, p. 89, 1903.) ;

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36993. ALEURITES FrorD11 Hemsley. . Tung tree.

a From. Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. George E. Anderson, consul
" general. Received January 12, 1914.

*“Wood-oil nuts from Yingtak, Kwangtung Province, China, which were
brought to this office by Mr. M. P. Roach, of this city.” (Anderson.)

36994 and 36995.

From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. P. Morange. Received
January 14, 1914.

86994. Corx LACRYMA-JOBI L, Job’s-tears.
“This is the only variety existing in Cochin China.” (Morange.)
36995. FERONIELLA OBLATA Swingle.

“ Spiny tree, 25 to 65 feet high, native to Cambodia and Cochin China ;
xr leaves odd-pinnate, three to four pairs; leaflets covered with small whitish
hairs, especially when young, pellucid-punctate, oval or obovate, crenulate
when young, often emarginate, with a very short petiole; rachis pubes-
cent; flowers in many-flowered panicles, white, very fragrant, usually
five parted, with lanceolate pointed petals; stamens four times the num-
ber of the petals, anthers large, oval, filaments joined together at the
base by the woolly pubescence of the appendices occurring on their inner
side ; flowers borne in clusters of 3 or 4, flattened spheroid. This species
occurs commonly in the forests of Cambodia and is sometimes cultivated
by the natives for its flowers which, when young, have a pronounced
orange odor and are used as a condiment in sauces.” (W. T. Swingle.
In Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 3, p. 1219, 1915.)

~
ted

i

86996. ‘ZEA MAYS lL. Corn.

From Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D.
Stearns, Governor of American Samoa. Received January 8, 1914.

,

“An ear of corn raised in American Samoa. The name of the corn is not
known, and it was raised quite by accident, a woman having planted a few
eeds.” (Stearns.)

(86997. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Potato.
From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Sefior J. M. Vargas Vergara, Min-
istro de Obras Publicas. Received January 9, 1914.

“ Seed potatoes which I have received from the region of Pamplona, Depart-
ment of Santander. While the sample referred to is not precisely that which
you desired, since it is not a native potato, and it has been cultivated, I believe,
notwithstanding, that it will be of interest to you and I am quoting below the
ay given me by the prefect of the Province of Pamplona: ‘The
potato which is sent to-day is known as papa montanera and is cultivated in
at ayey earth at an altitude of 2,000 meters above the level of the sea at a
-tempe erature of 18° C.

“There is a current story that a hunter found in the mountains of this
¢ ountry a plant called potato; he transplanted it into his garden, from which
h e cultivation has spread and reached to-day a point where considerable num-
. be: S$ are cultivated.’

zi] 4 It is said that this potato resists very well the shipment to warm countries
and keeps well in condition for eating for several months. My attention was
‘ealled to the excellent condition in which the sample arrived with reference to
th is last observation, and, moreover, the complete absence of disease and insects,
7] ai h invariably attack the tubers in other localities,” (Vargas Vergara.)

99, SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36998 to 37001.

From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Haage & Schmidt. Receive
January 7, 1914. For the experiments of the Office of Forage-Crop In
vestigations.

36998 to 37000. Hocus sorcHUM L. Sorgh a
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

36998. Black. 37000. Brown.
36999. White.

37001. HoLcus HALEPENSIS L. , Johnson gras :
(Sorghum halepensis Pers.)

37002 and 37003. Puasrotus ancuLaris (Willd.) Wight. !
Adzuki bean.

From Wakamatsu, Iwashiro, Japan. Presented by Rev. Christopher Noss
Received January 5, 1914.

“The adzuki used in this region seems to be identical with the sample yo
sent me [S. P. I. No. 17851]. I found only one other sort, the white. ;
“The Japanese use the adzuki in two ways. They boil them soft and mix
them with boiled rice and salt, making a mass called akameshi (red food)
which is used particularly on certain festive occasions. They also use them in
confections, boiling them very soft, straining through a cloth and mixing with
sugar in various ways. There is also an adzuki flour, which is used to make
the same confections, but is considered less delicious, though more convenient
I should have said that in making the ordinary an the boiled adzuki are pw
through a sieve to remove the hulls and then put into a bag and squeezed tc
remove the excess of moisture. Brown sugars are commonly employed. One
variety, yokan, is made by adding kanten [isinglass, a gelatine made from sea-
weed] to the an.” (WNoss.) S

37002. Common adzuki. 37003. Yellow adzuki.

37004 and 37005.

From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Intro-
duction Field Station, Chico, Cal., January 3, 1914. Received here
January 8, 1914.

Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer. :

37004. ForsSYTHIA SUSPENSA (Thunb.) Vahl.

““(No. 1044. December 1, 1913.) A variety of golden bell with flowers
apparently larger than the ordinary sort commonly found in Europear
and American gardens. Very resistant to drought and able to stand ¢
fair amount of alkali in the soil. Of special value to the drier section
of the United States. Chinese name Huang show tan.”

37005. VIBURNUM FRAGRANS Bunge.

“(No. 1045. December 1, 1913.) A viburnum, flowering in spring
before the leaves have fully come out, bearing fragrant white flower:
carried erect as round panicles. Somewhat stiff in outlines. Able ft
withstand drought and alkali to a fair degree. Of value in the drie
Sections of the United States. Chinese name 7’an ch’un.” ,

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 23

87006 to 37008.

From Chita, Transbaikalia, Siberia. Purchased from Mr. M. M. Timo-

, : gowitsch by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for the Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1914.

: 37006. Prunus sipirica L. Apricot.
| Baikal apricot.
37007. BreTULA FRUTICOSA Pallas. Birch.

This shrub, known to the Tungus as Buhyka or Marak, abounds in the
swamps and stony mountains in the subalpine region of Siberia, espe-
cially around Lake Baikal, everywhere associated with Rhododendron
dauricum LL. and always resembling it. Steller observed this same
shrub beyond the Lena River, and it is frequent in Kamchatka. This
species is very similar to Betula humilis of Europe, but the leaves are
more tapered toward the apex, have usually five or six pairs of veins,
and the toothing is finer, sharper, and more regular; the wings of the
seed are also comparatively broader than in humilis. It is a native of
northeastern Europe and Siberia, inhabiting boggy places. (Adapted
from Pallas, Flora Rossica; Schneider, Laubholzkunde; and W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 257.)

37008. Matus sBaccaTa (L.) Moench. Siberian crab apple.
(Pyrus baccata L.)
“ Genuine var. vera. Transbaikal apple.”
“A tree 20 to 40 feet high, forming a rounded, wide-spreading head of
branches, the lower ones arching or pendulous at the extremities; trunk
we! 1 to 2 feet in diameter. Leaves 13 to 34 inches long, about half as wide;
Oval or ovate, rounded or tapering at the base, shallowly and bluntly
toothed; smooth above, and either smooth or downy beneath; stalks
slender, 1 to 2 inches long. Flowers white, produced during April in
umbels; each flower 14 inches across and borne on a slender stalk 1 to
14 inches long. Fruit three-quarters to seven-eighths of an inch thick,
= globular, bright red, hollowed at the insertion of the stalk, and with a
round scar, but no calyx teeth at the top.
“Widely spread in nature, this species reaches Frans Lake Baikal, in
Siberia, eastward to Manchuria and North China, and the same or a
. similar tree is found in the Himalayas. Introduced to Kew in 1784.
It varies considerably in the downiness of the various parts. Some of
the trees in the Kew collection have smooth young shoots, leaves, calyx
tube, and flower stalks; others have all these parts downy. The lobes
of the calyx appear to be invariably silky hairy inside. As a tree for
gardens, the Siberian crab stands in the first rank. It is pretty in
April when laden with its abundant white flowers, but its great value
and charm are most apparent in autumn, when its plentiful crop of
cherrylike crabs turns a brilliant red. They remain long on the leafless
branches, and I have seen them lighting up the garden on fine days as
late as February. This tree is closely allied to Pyrus prunifolia, but the
fruit of the latter is more elongated, not indented at the base, and
nearly always crowned with the calyx teeth. The late Dr. Regel, about
30 years ago, sent seeds to Kew of about a dozen varieties with names,
but when the trees flowered and bore fruit they proved indistinguishable.
The fruit of Pyrus baccata, although harsh when eaten raw, makes a
very excellent jelly.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 2, p. 278-279.)

24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37009 and 37010.

From Puerto Bertoni, Paraguay. Presented by Mr. G. H. Bertoni. Re-
ceived January 23, 1914.

37009. BAmsBos guapUA Humb. and Bonpl. Bamboo.
(Guadua angustifolia Kunth.)

“Takuara. Native Paraguayan bamboo. Grows by preference in the
low, sandy lands along the rivers. Here reaches a height of 15 to 20
meters, and the culm, which reaches a diameter of 10 to 15 centimeters,
is used for pots or jars.” (Bertoni.)

37010. PHASEOLUS CARACALLA L,

“ Climbing legume very similar to Phaseolus caracalla. In good soils
grows to large size. It is annual, with good foliage, and in autumn
or late summer .is covered with beautiful flowers. Much used as an orna-
mental. This legume, originating in the warm parts of Paraguay, re-
quires much heat for perfect development. In cold regions it generally
flowers well, but does not set seed. This is no inconvenience, since the
plant is easily propagated from cuttings.” (Bertoni.)

Received as Phaseolus bertonii Franceschi, but apparently merely a form of
P. caracalla.

37011. CroTALARIA MESOPONTICA Taub.

From Kyimbila, German East Africa. Presented by Mr. Ad. Stolz. Re-
ceived January 15, 1914. t

“The base of the stem somewhat ferruginous-villous, resembling C. emar-
oinata Boj., but with the apex of the leaflets obtuse or subcordate, mucronulate,
calyx hirsute, villous. From West Karagwe on laterite soil at heights of 1,400
to 1,800 meters.” (Hngler, Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas, p. 207, 1895.)

“This plant grows very quickly, might be transplanted for annual or perennial
cultivations, as it is a perennial bush and forms a cushion of 2 to 3 feet diam-
eter.” (Stolz.)

37012. Hisiscus sABDARIFFA L. . Roselle.
From Donna, Tex. Presented by Mr. Eltweed Pomeroy. Received Janu-
ary 10, 1914.

*“ Seed collected from plants grown at Donna, Tex. A showy annual. The
young calyces and stems and leaves of the plant when cooked make a delicious

jelly, similar to that made from cranberries or red currants. The plant requires —
a long growing season to reach maturity and is injured by light frosts; there-_

fore it is adapted only to the Tropics or the warmer temperate zones.” (Peter
Bisset.)

37013. ArtTasotrys uNcINATUS (Lam.) Merrill. Yilang-ylang.

(Artabotrys odoratissimus R. Br.)

From Gotha, Fla. Presented by Mr. H. Nehrling. Received January 22, P

1914.
“A shrub with climbing divaricate branches; young branches slightly pubes-

cent at first, at length glabrous, more or less zigzag; leaves lanceolate or —

oblong-lanceolate, acuminate, usually acute at the base, glabrous on both sides,

glossy and with short, thick petioles, 5 to 10 inches long by 2 to 8 inches broad; —

Pats ee a

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 25

ooked peduncles glabrous, curved downward almost like a spiral, somewhat
la el d, usually opposite a leaf, often with the portion of the branch above it
nore or less aborted, so as to make it appear terminal; calyx three parted,
the divisions ovate-acute; petals six, ovate lanceolate, brownish red on the
appe part, with broad claws, woolly or pubescent (cotoneux), concave
“4 hin and constricted between the claws and the limb, the three outer petals

put three-fourths of an inch long, somewhat larger than the inner, and rela-
tiv vely broader; ovaries about 8 to 12, gradually tapering upward to the obtuse
tigmatic apex, clothed with minute hairs, and containing two basal coilateral
ere t ovules ; fruits several, rounded ovoid, abruptly pointed at the apex, nearly
sessile, about the size of a walnut inclosed in its hull, at length smooth, lightly
nctate, and enclosing two oblong seeds truncated at the base rising side by
de from the base, more or less compressed and bearing a marginal groove
around the periphery of the hard bony testa. This species was described by
Lamarck from specimens collected by Sonnerat in the East Indies and Mada-
rascar. Artabotrys uncinaius is frequently planted in the warm regions of the
Be 2 Hemisphere for the sake of its fragrant flowers.” (W. E. Safford.) -

37014. IscHAEMUM BINATUM (Retz.) Buse.
(Spodiopogon angustifolius Trin.)

__ From Caleutta, India. Presented by Mr. D. Hooper, Economic Botanist to
5}! the Botanical Survey of India. Received January 23, 1914.

“his grass is.a wild plant, chiefly produced by root cuttings from old
elu aps, and its seeds are thus seldom, if ever, harvested. They have to be
produced by special requisition, but the plant is abundant in hilly localities,
where the simple cultivators seldom care to depart from their established
primitive methods.” (Hooper.)
“A perennial grass, plentiful in drier tracts of India, from Chota Nagpur and
Rajmahal to Nepal and Garhwal, also throughout the plains northward, viz, in
he Central Provinces, Central India, and Rajputana to the Punjab, Kashmir,
ind Afghanistan, ascending to altitudes of 7,000 feet. The grass, from the most
ncient times, in the localities where it abounds, has been extensively used for
nal fing ropes, string, and mats, and utilized in the construction of rope bridges,
anc to some extent takes the place of jute in agricultural sacking.
_“Sir D. Brandis was the first to recognize that Royle, Wallich, and others
were in error in overlooking the grass Ischaemum as the most important, if not
1e true bhabar. Stewart (Jour. Agri. Hort. Soc. Ind., 1863, iii, 293), while
ckr mowledging his indebtedness for this correction, expressed the opinion that
‘he Uae should in the future play an important part as a paper material:
s thus apparently the first to suggest that use for the grass. Duthie led
2 Pirie identification botanicatly, and Sir George King pioneered the trade
e ~ Aswad material. In the Annual Report for the Botanic Gardens of Cal-
for 1893-94, he tells us that he had sent home in 1873 samples of the grass
a paper maker in Scotland, who reported favourably on it, and again in
ad furnished the late Mr. Routledge, through the India Office, with a con-
io for experiment in Sunderland. Investigations were also made in
lia from 1882, the first by Mr. Deveria, and finally by the Bally Mills Com-
n fe fret) and others, until the grass became firmly established as a paper
Th € e Kew Bulletin and the Indian Forester have devoted much attention to
subject for some years past, and the Annual Administration Reports of

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

the Forest Department have recorded the measures taken to foster and e
production. The grass has thus been systematically placed before the pu ae
It has, in consequence, become an assured paper material, restricted me
the insufficiency of the supply. The attempt has accordingly been mad x
cultivate the plant in localities more accessible to the paper mills, thereh
lowering the ruinously heavy freight charges. More or less successful ex Der
ments of this kind have been conducted in Poona, Mysore, Hyderabad De cecal
and in Hyderabad Sind. Systematic cultivation has also been undertake n i
Manbhum, Birbhum, and Murshidabad. In Poona it has been announced t.
the yield is 24 ewt. of dry grass per acre. It was, however, ascertetaaaae th he
when grown on soils of a better class than in its wild habitat or under ware me
and moister conditions, it tends to flower too profusely, and this lowers |
value as a paper material. Z

“In Murshidabad, according to Mr. B. C. Bose, assistant director of ai
culture, Bengal, it is now planted in clumps along the borders of mulber
fields. Two cuttings are taken in the year, one in September and the other i
March. With irrigation, three or four crops can be had. This is, at any re
the experience in Poona. The March crop is cut after the grass has flowere
and yields very inferior fiber. No steps are taken to remove the flower stalk
no doubt owing to the cost of picking them out. The September crop does ni
flower and yields the best fiber. The people look upon the formation of th
flower stalks as a necessary evil which they have no means of checking
(Watt, Commercial Products of India.)

Distribution._-The warmer parts of India, ascending 6 7,000 feet in th
Himalayas and eastward to China and the Philippines. .

387015 and 37016. CupRANIA JAVANENSIS Trecul. iG

From Taihoku, Formosa, Japan. Presented by the Bureau of Producti v
Industry. Received January 23, 1914.

37015. Five male plants. 37016. Five female plants.

“The fruit of Cudrania javanensis is considered edible in Japan, bu

not eaten with a relish.” “a

37017 to 37028.
From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shame
and Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received J anual ir

22, 1914.
Quoted notes, except as indicated, by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popeno
37017. EUGENIA LUSCHNATHIANA Berg. Pitomb

“(No. 45a. December 20, 1913.) A rare and interesting myrtaceol
fruit seen in two gardens at Cabulla, near Bahia, and called by
natives pitomba. Berg (in Martius, Flora Brasiliensis) gives Bahia
its habitat, but adds that there are other species which produce edib
fruits as well, so this may not necessarily be the above species. See
from the gardens of Col. Elvidio Esteres Assis and Dr. Fortunato |
Silva, Bahia. The tree is 20 to 30 feet in height, compact, densely fol
ated, and very handsome in appearance. ‘The individual leaves are ell
tical lanceolate, acuminate, about 33 inches in length, thick and leathe!
glossy, deep green above, light green beneath. Veins scarcely discernible
the upper surface. The fruits which are produced on the small branche
are broadly obovate in form, about 1 inch in length and seven-eight
of an inch in breadth on an average. The stem is 1 inch or more

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 27

917 to 37028—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

length, slender. Apex flattened and broad, crowned by the persistent calyx,

‘with four or five green lanceolate sepals one-half inch or more in length.
~ Color of fruit deep orange-yellow, when fully ripe almost bright orange.
Skin thin, tender, and easily broken, inclosing a soft melting pulp, bright
orange in color, very juicy, and of an acid, very aromatic flavor. The
aroma of the fruits themselves is very penetrating. The seeds, normally
one in number, but sometimes two, three, or rarely four, are attached to
one side of the seed cavity and do not adhere to the flesh. When single
the seed is nearly round, slightly less than half an inch in diameter, the
seed coat whitish. When more than one, the seeds are hemispherical or
angular. The season here is December. The trees which we have seen
do not produce as heavy a crop as the grumichama or some other myr-
taceous fruits, but nevertheless bear fairly abundantly. The fruit is
especially esteemed for making jellies and is also used for jams and
sherbets, while the negroes relish them when eaten out of hand. The
flavor, however, is somewhat acid when they are eaten in this way, and
the fruit will probably be of the greatest value for culinary use rather
than dessert. The pitomba should be tried in the warmest parts of
Florida and California. It seems to be vigorous and easily grown, great
numbers of volunteer seedlings springing up around the base of the tree
after the fruit has dropped.”

For illustrations of the pitomba tree and fruit, see Plates IV and V.

——

37018. SPoNDIAS TUBEROSA Arruda. : Imbu.

; “ (No. 46a. December 26, 1913.) Seeds of the imbu, from fruits pur-
chased in the Bahia market. This tree is not common here on the coast,
but is said to grow profusely on the dry caatinga lands of the interior of
Bahia State. The tree is low and spreading in habit, with a dense, um-
brageous head of light-green foliage. The leaves are compound, about 6
inches in length. The fruits are oval to nearly round, about 1 inch in
diameter on an average, and pale greenish yellow in color when fully
ripe. The large, hard seed is surrounded by soft, juicy pulp, of a rather
acid flavor, much esteemed when prepared with milk to form the popular
imbuzada. For trial in California and Florida.”

For an illustration of the imbu tree, see Plate VI.

37019. AMBURANA CLAUDII Schwacke and Taub. Umburana.

“ (No. 47a. December 26, 1913.) Umburana. Seed presented by Mr.
Gulins Frank, of Conquista, State of Bahia. Said to be a large tree,
very common in the interior of that State. The seeds are aromatic
and are used by the natives to mix with tobacco.”

37020. (Undetermined. )

“(No. 48a. December 26, 1913.) Fructa de sabdéo (soap fruit). Seeds
presented by Mr. Gulins Frank, of Conquista, State of Bahia. The ripe
fruits are macerated, put in boiling water, and the fat skimmed off as
it rises to the surface. The fruit ripens in August and September. The
fat is used in place of soap. For trial in California and Florida.”

eens ih. tel GE

37021. Cocos SCHIZOPHYLLA Mart. Nicuri palm.

“(No. 49a. December 26, 1913.) Seeds of the Nicuri palm, obtained
from trees growing on a hillside at Retiro, near Bahia. For a descrip-
tion of a related species, see S, P, I. No. 36927.”

28 . SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37017 to 37028—Contd. (Quoted-notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)
37022. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

“(No. 50a. December 26, 1913.) Feijdo fradinho. Two liters of seed q
cost 280 reis [9 cents] per liter, at Mercado Novo, Bahia. A cowpea used
by the natives as food when cooked. Raised in dry lands of the State of ¥
Bahia.”

37023. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

(No. 51a. December 26, 1913.) Feijao preto or black bean. Grown —
on dry lands of the interior of Bahia State. Widely used by the Bra-—
zilians to make feijoada.” . zl
37024. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.

“(No. 52a. December 26, 1913.) Mulata gorda bean, bought in Mer-
eado Novo at 240 reis [8 cents] per liter. Name means ‘fat mulattress.’
Raised on dry lands of the interior of Bahia State.”

37025. OPUNTIA Sp. Prickly-pear.

“(No. 44. December 19, 1913.) Pads of a spineless Opuntia secured
from Col. Frederico da Costa’s place, Matatu, near Bahia, December 8, |
1913. There is a large plant at each corner of the avenue leading from
the house to the road. The pads are all free from spines. i!
37026. EUGENIA UNIFLORA L. . Pitanga.

“(No. 54a. December 26, 1913.) Pitanga seed, from the roca of Dr.
Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahai. This plant is already grown
in California and Florida to a limited extent, but, so far as we know, its
value as a hedge plant is not realized in those States. Here in Bahia it
is one of the commonest hedges, and seems to be admirably adapted to
this use. Seed to be grown for distributing plants in Florida and south-
ern California on a scale large enough to determine its a as a hedge —
plant for those regions.

“Tt can be made a most useful and valuable ornamental plant for ©
gardens, for hedges about gardens, city property, and orange groves;
and from the fruit a large number of really desirable ices, jams, and
preserves can be made. I like it better than the guava, = the trees
and fruits are extremely attractive.”

87027. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE L. Cashew.

“(No. 55a. December 26, 1913.) Seeds of the caju manteiga, from the
island of Itaparica. The name means ‘butter caju.’ The cajus of
Itaparica are considered the best in this district, and of all the trees on —
the island the one which produces the caju manteiga is considered one
of the very best. The fruits are extremely large, a beautiful light yellow
in color, and of good flavor. Should be tried in Florida.”

For an illustration of the cashew fruits, see Plate VII.

37028. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE L. Cashew.

“(No. 57a.. December 26, 1913.) Seeds of particularly large and fine
specimens of caju amarella, or ‘ yellow caju,’ from Itaparica. See notes
under 55a [S. P. I. No. 37027]. For trial in Florida.” =

37029. Punica cranatum L. Pomegranate.
From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Mr. Bernard G. Johnson. Received
January 23, 1914. 4

“ Pomegranate cuttings from the Algerian oasis, Laghouat. I found these |
pomegranates of exceptionally fine flavor.” (Johnson.) ,

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Seeds and Plants Imported.

Inventory 38

Inventory 38, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VII.

FRUITS OF THE CASHEW (ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE), S. P. I. No. 37027.

Asingletree of thislarge-fruited variety, which is knownas the butter cashew (caju manteiga), occurs
on the island of Itaparica, off the coast of Bahia, Brazil. Although it has a good deal of fiber
it is exceedingly juicy and beautifully colored. The cashew is popular as a table fruit in Brazil.
The cashew nut, one of the best table nuts known, is contained in the kidney-shaped end of the
fruit. It issurrounded by a layer of cells containing a very poisonous juice which produces an
eruption like that caused by poison ivy, but being volatile this is driven off when the nuts

are roasted. Pe nb (P15403FS) by Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, Bahia, Brazil,
December 24, 1913. atural size.)

Inventory 38, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VIII.

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RHEEDIA EDULIS A WILD RELATIVE OF THE MANGOSTEEN, S. P. I. No. 37384.

This small, very handsome tree is known in the region around Lavras, Brazil, as the Limao do
matto, or wild lemon, because of the appearance and acid taste ofits bright-yellow juicy fruits,
which are eaten out of hand and also preserved. It may prove a stock for the mangosteen.
(Photographed (P14643FS) by Dorsett and Popenoe, Lavras, Brazil, January 12, 1914.)

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 29

37030. PanicuM MAxImMuM Jacq. Guinea grass.
From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. D. W. May, Agricultural
_ Experiment Station. Received January 23, 1914.

37031. Horpeum voreare L. ; Barley.
4 From Aleppo, Syria. Presented by Mr. Jesse B. Jackson, American consul.
Received January 23, 1914.
“Black barley. The grain is very hard, and it is claimed that it will resist
insects for five or six years if kept in dry places.” (Jackson.)

37032 and 37033.

From Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D.
Stearns, governor. Received February 3, 1914.

37032. Musa sp. Banana.

37033. CoLocasIA sp. Taro.
Plants.

37034. Myrcraria cAvULIFLoRA (Mart.) Berg. Jaboticaba.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D.
Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
February 2, 1914.

“(No. 19a. November 4, 1913.) Seeds from about 40 pounds of fruits pur-
chased in the public market at a cost of 5 milreis (about one dollar) for the
lot. The fruit appears to be of an entirely different type from those the seed

_ of which was sent in under S. P. I. Nos. 36702 and 36709, suggesting that they
may even be distinct species, since there are two or more species of Myrciaria
in Brazil known under the common name of jaboticaba. The fruit of this
variety is uniformly round or slightly oblate in form and variable in size,
the best specimens being slightly less than 1 inch in diameter and of about
the same length. The skin is smooth and glossy, deep purplish maroon in
color over the entire surface. The pulp is very juicy and of pleasant vinous
‘fiavor. Seeds one to four, two being the commonest number in good-sized
fr waits. For further data concerning the jaboticaba, see notes under S. P. L
>. 36702.” (Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.)

37038. PrErsEa AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Bahia, Brazil. Presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao, through
Mr. A. D. Shamel, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received Janu-
ary 22, 1914.

i acta secured from a friend of his near Bahia a lot of avocado fruits,

yp eal of the best commercial variety, for experimental shipment to New
‘ork. These fruits were packec in a tight box and upon arrival in Washing-
m in February, 1914, the fruits were examined for commercial condition.
hile some of the fruits were found to have carried through the voyage from
ahia to Washington in good condition, most of them were affected by a species
olietotrichum. This development interfered with the quality of the fruit, so
rat a satisfactory judgment as to its.comparative commercial value was not
wssible. The fruits were rather pear shaped, with fairly large seeds and a hard
ind. The meat was yellowish white and about half an inch in thickness
round the seed. The color of the rind was green. The size of the fruits was
bot 5 to 6 inches long and from 23 to 3 inches in maximum diameter. Dr.
irgollo did not know of any local name for this variety, except the name
rocado.” (Shamel.)

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

370386 to 37058. ee

From Fugan, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Rev. George H. Winn, Pres- :
byterian Mission. Received January 28, 1914.

Quoted notes by Mr. Winn.

“The white beans are the ones that are generally raised. In the cultivation
of the beans they are generally planted in rows about 2 feet apart, sometimes
a little wider, and are well fertilized. Needless to say the weeds are kept
down by hand hoeing three or four times during the summer. The beans are
planted here in May or early in June and harvested in November as a rule,
though even in October we occasionally see the harvesting of the beans in
specially well-favored places. The harvesting is entirely done by hand (as
is all farm work except plowing) after which the beans are carried to the
thrashing floor, where they are thoroughly dried in the sun and thrashed by
the flail.”

37036 and 37037. Sosa Max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

37036. “No. 1. Yulgochi bean. Very hardy, will grow and produce
where the ordinary beans will not amount to much.”

37037. “No. 2. Kambool. Very commonly found in the markets.”

37038 and 37039. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.

37038. “No. 3. The gray bean; very hardy, will grow and produce
where the ordinary beans will not amount to much.”

37039. “No. 4. The white-eye black bean; carefully cultivated and
given sufficient fertilizer.”

37040 to 37055. Sosa mMAx (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

37040. “No. 5. Brown mottled bean; carefully cultivated and given
sufficient fertilizer.”

37041. “No. 6. Brown. Planted around the edges of the rice fields
or where there is a small corner that can be utilized, they are
very hardy and will grow and produce where the ordinary beans
will not amount to much.”

37042. “No. 7. Large white-eyed bean; carefully cultivated and
given sufficient fertilizer.”

37043. “No. 8. Large green bean. The larger beans are all carefully
cultivated and given sufficient fertilizer.”

37044. “No. 9. Black mottled brown bean. As a rule, the smaller
beans are planted around the edges of the rice fields or where
there is a small corner that can be utilized. They are very hardy
and will grow and produce where the ordinary beans will not
amount to much.”

37045. “No. 10. White mottled black bean; carefully cultivated and
given sufficient fertilizer.” ;

837046. “No. 11. Ordinary green bean. As a rule, these beans are a
planted around the edges of the rice fields or where there is a
small corner that can be utilized. They are, however, often planted

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 31

0: 03 6 to 37058—Continued.
; - in fields. They are very hardy and will grow and produce where
the ordinary beans will not amount to much.”

37047. “No. 12. Brown mottled bean; often planted around the
edges of rice fields and where there is a small corner that can be
utilized; very hardy and wiil grow and produce where ordinary
beans will not amount to much.”

37048. “No. 13. Large blue bean; carefully cultivated and given
sufficient fertilizer.”

37049. “No. 14. Large black bean; carefully cultivated and given
sufficient fertilizer.”

37050. “No. 15. Small black bean; grown around the paddy fields.
It is cultivated in larger areas because it is supposed to be extra
nourishing, and some seem even to suppose it has medicinal prop-
erties, but I fear there is not much to it.”

37051. “No. 16. The larger beans are all carefully cultivated and
_ given sufficient fertilizer.”

37052. “ No. 17. The red bean; carefully cultivated and given suffi-
cient fertilizer.”

37053. “No. 18. Black mottled yellow. Small beans which are
planted around the edges of the rice fields or where there is a
.smali corner that can be utilized; very hardy and will grow and
produce where the ordinary beans will not amount to much.”

37054. “No. 19. Maroon bean. One of the larger beans, all of which
are carefully cultivated and given sufficient fertilizer; but this
is not very commonly found.”

37055. “No. 20. Ordinary white bean. One of the larger beans;
carefully cultivated and given sufficient fertilizer.”

87056. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.

be Green pot bean. It is very closely allied to the soy bean, but is not
used in making soy as far as I know. It is used in making cakes and
Be candies. It is also eaten with rice, being cooked with it. It is often
used for invalids’ food, being cooked and strained and made into a sort
| of gruel.”
hi 37057 and 37058. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.
37057. “Red pot bean. The pot bean is very closely allied to the
soy bean, but it is not used in making soy as far as I know. It
is used in making cakes and candies. It is also eaten with rice,
being cooked with it.” ;

37058. “ White pot bean. This variety is very rarely seen.”

059. PrersEA AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

F om Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D.
Stearns, governor. Received February 6, 1914.

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32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

387060. PHoENIX DACTYLIFERA L. Date.

From Cairo, Egypt. Procured by Mr. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant

Industry. Received January 29, 1914. ‘

“ Saidy date. Purchased in the market at Abshawai. These dates were sold
simply as Wahi, or ‘ desert’ dates, to the village merchants, who do not concern
themselves about desert names. The trader said they were Saidy and were

brought from the oasis of Baharieh, four days’ journey, with camel.” (Mason.) —

387061. Persea AMERICANA Miller. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.) .
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by the Hawaii Agricultural Experi- ©
ment Station. Received February 2, 1914.
“No. 1454. A chance seedling about 15 years of age; origin unknown. Form
pyriform; size small to medium, cavity shallow and somewhat abrupt; stem
medium long and quite thick; surface undulating, hard, coriaceous, and slightly
pitted and mottled; color green, with small, very abundant yellowish dots; apex ©
a depressed dot; skin quite thin, separating fairly well from the pulp; flesh
yellow, running into green at the rind, fine grained, oily, and sémewhat buttery,
60 per cent of the fruit; seed very large, conical, fitting loosely in the cavity;
flavor rich and nutty. Season, September to January. This tree is very vigor-
ous and symmetrical. Height, 25 feet; spread, 25 feet.” (Higgins, The Avocado
in Hawwait.)

37062 and 37063. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Harbin, China. Presented by Mr. Southard P. Warner, American
consul, at the request of the American consul at Newchwang. Received
February 5, 1914. .

See report on the “‘ Soya Bean of Manchuria,” 1911.
37062. Grown south of Harbin. 37063. Grown north of Harbin.

37064. CAMPOMANESIA OBVERSA (Migq.) Berg. Guadiloba.
From Asuncion, Paraguay. Presented by the Museum of Natural History.
Received January 28, 1914.

“ Branching shrub, leaves obovate to lanceolate-oblong, membraneous, puberu-
lent above, pubescent below, peduncle solitary, opposite, 1-flowered. Called
Guadiloba by the natives in the Province of Minas Geraes, where it is common.”
(Martius, Flora Brasiliensis, vol. 14, pt. 1, p. 445.) .

37065 to 37068.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. C. J. J. Van Hall, Department
of Agriculture. Received January 26, 1914.

37065. CROTALARIA QUINQUEFOLIA L.

Distribution—An erect annual found in India and eastward through
the Malay Archipelago to the Philippines.

37066. STIZOLOBIUM VELUTINUM (Hassk.) Piper and Tracy (?).
37067. INDIGOFERA TINCTOBIA L. Indigo.
37068. INDIGOFERA HIRSUTA L.

Annual or biennial, suberect, reaching 2 to 4 feet high, the pubescence
gray or brown. Leaves short petioled, 2 to 5 inches long; leaflets mem-

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 33

to 37068—Continued.

* ., braneous, gray-green, glaucous below, reaching 1 to 2 inches long,
_ densely coated with adpressed hairs; stipules setaceous, plumose.
Racemes short peduncled, very dense, 2 to 6 inches long. Calyx one-
eighth inch, densely pubescent, teeth setaceous, long, plumose, corolla
red, not much exserted. Pod one-half to three-fourths of an inch long,
densely clothed like the branches. This species is distributed over trop-
ical Africa, tropical America, Java, Philippines, and north Australia.
In India on the plains from the Himalayas (ascending to 4,500 feet in
Kumaon) to Ceylon, Ava, and Tenasserim. It flowers Curing the rainy
and cold seasons. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2,
_ p. 98, and Rorburgh, Flora Indica, vol. 3, p. 376.)

37069 to 37083.
- From Tientsin, China. Presented by Dr. Yamei Kin, Peiyang Woman’s
Medical School and Hospital. Received February 6, 1914.

4 faterial as follows; quoted notes by Dr. Kin, except as indicated.
awd

37069. ZizIPHUS JUJUBA Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

“Bud wood of the Ya hu tsao, ‘ gourd-shaped jujube,’ so named on ac-
count of the shape of the fruit, which has a constriction in the middle
like a gourd. The fruit is said to be large, measuring from 23 to 3
inches, and is of sweet flavor and crisp texture. Chihli Province.”

37070. ZizipHUS JUJUBA Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

“From Chihli Province. K’ang tsao. The very large ones that I spoke
_ of before, of which it took but seven or eight to make acatty. I trust that
you will find this bud wood clean, for they say that the fsao trees are
_ singularly free from pests. The insects that disturb them apparently
confine their labors chiefly to the leaves.”

37071. Pygus sp. Pear.

__ “Bud wood of the Pan chin li, ‘half catty pear,’ so called on account
; of the large size and good flavor; when well grown two will weigh on
an average a catty. It is said to require the yellow earth on a mountain
slope for the best development. The flesh is fine and white.”

37072 and 37073. PrRuNuUs ARMENICcA L. Apricot.

_ “To be grown in yellow earth which is hot in the daytime, but at night
_ draws moisture from the depths and shows a good dewfall. A mountain

4 ‘slope protected from early cold winds in spring is the favorite locality.”
‘cm

_ Bud wood.

> 37072. “ Pai hsiang hsing érh, ‘ white fragrant apricot’ from Chihli
Province. The wood apparently makes very slow growth, for you
will perhaps notice that though the branches I send are short, yet
there are slight divisions, showing that they are of three years’
growth. The directions say to get the wood for budding of one
year’s growth, but even at three years the branches are to my mind
remarkably short. The buds are nice and fat, and the Chinese say
they just graft the whole stem in rather than merely bud it.”

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By SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37069 to 37083—Continued. (Quoted notes by Dr. Yamei Kin.) —
37073. “White apricot, round late variety, from Chihli Province.”

37074 and 37075. Soya MAx (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

37074. ‘ Yiieh ya tou, literally ‘moon-tooth’ bean, so called from the
edge of the green peeping outside of the black thick skin like the
crescent moon in the sky. Is largely used for making bean sprouts,
which they say requires a bean that is not mealy or farinaceous,
as that kind becomes mushy in the process of germination and
has no taste left. Also is good for feeding animals, requiring to
be lightly steamed before feeding, rot boiled, for then the oil
escapes and the flavor is lost. This kind is valued for its oil,
which it contains in a great amount, and for making bean curd.
This must be grown in a well-drained clay soil; black or moist
earth will not do.”

87075. “Cha tou. Specially used for making bean curd and bean
sprouts.”

37076. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.

“P’a tou. Amealy, farinaceous bean just to eook in the ordinary way.”

37077. Sosa MAX (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
“ Huang tou. Used for making bean curd as well as starch and vermi-

celli.” ‘

37078. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.

“Ti tou. This makes a better quality of starch than anything else. It fi
is curious that in China starch for laundry purposes obtained from maize
or wheat is not valued so highly as that made from this bean. Vermicelli
is also made from the starch of this bean, and one can at once distinguish ©
it from that made from ordinary starch by the fact that it keeps its |
clearness and shape much better, no matter how much it is boiled. It
also has a better flavor and good keeping qualities. Perhaps it might be |
an addition to the laundry starches of America, as I fancy it would take
a much better gloss, as it is harder than the ordinary starch and would
not need so much paraffin added to make a gloss. I doubt if the Ameri- —
can palate would care for the vermicelli; it is clear, like glass, and the _
long strings are surpassingly slippery to eat, worse than the round ~
Italian spaghetti.”

37079. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS I Bean.

“ Hung yiin tou. Though the bean itself can be eaten, it is usually used
with the pod and all, like a string bean, and it is prized generally for
its long bearing qualities, producing, once it begins, for three months ~
at least.” .

37080. Sova MAX (L.) Piper. ~ Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

“Ching tou. Used only for the oil expressed and fodder purposes.” 7
37081. DoLicHos LABLAB L, : Bonavist bean.

“ Kuan tung ching. (The Manchurian peninsula is often spoken of 2
the Kuan tung district.) The common name is ‘ old-woman’s-ear,’ and it
is a specialty at the north. The ripe beans can be used like any other

‘

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 35

9 to 37083—Continued.

aha but are generally used in the pod like string beans. As it grows
readily and likes the cold weather, just so that the blossoms do not actu-
ally freeze, it thus provides a green bean when the other string beans
are gone. In cooking, the object is not to make it soft, but just to plunge
it into boiling hot water and not much more than scald it, so that it
still remains crisp enough for salad; then it is dressed with vinegar and
oil. It should be grown on a trellis. The pods when full grown measure
from 4 to 6 inches in length and about 2 inches across; people do not
generally wait till it is full grown, but begin to eat it when young, so
that the whole pod can be used.”

37082 and 37083. HoLcus sorcHuM L. Sorghum,
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

37082. “Brown kaoliang. Apparently identical with Redstem, S. P. I.
No. 22011 (C. I. No. 327), except the peduncle is not red.” (C. R.
Ball.)

37083. “These white varieties go by the common name of ‘ Step-
grandma White.’ Exactly why they should be called ‘ Stepgrandma’
I do not know as yet; possibly I shall hear the legend of it some-
time later when I go to the place myself. Used largely for human
consumption. Grows to a height of 20 feet.”

“ Blackhull kaoliang. Undoubtedly the same as Brill Blackhull
(Agrost. No. 1442), S. P. I. No. 6710 (Agrost. No. 1457), S. P. 1
No. 17920 (C. I. No. 120).” (C. R. Ball.)

7084. Cirrus sp. Lime.

From Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr. A. C. Hartless, superintendent,
Government Botanical Gardens. Received January 31, 1914.

7

a “ Sylhet or Rungpur. It is one of our oldest varieties; our oldest catalogue,
dated 1854, mentions it. I can not even ascertain why the name of Sylhet or
Rungpur is given to it. These are distinct places in India, and widely apart.
Tt is a very hardy tree, and makes good hedges, always productive and orna-
mental. I have extracted and kept its juice and found it refreshing, but the
natives do not care for it, as it is too sour for them. They use it very largely,
rever, for softening leather. It forms a part of the daily supply of fruits,
as it is used so much for our boots and cleaning. It comes true from seed.”
(Hartless.)

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37C 85 to 37089. Linum vsiTatTissimum L. Flax.

From Addis Abeba, Abyssinia. Received through the British Legation at
___ that place January 31, 1914.

Quoted notes by Capt. D. A. Sandford.

“ Plax (local name, talba) grows in most parts of Abyssinia. It is usually
wn in July and reaped in November. The natives use it for cooking purposes
pe 1 its oil also medicinally as a laxative. The general price of the seed is
af Dp ounds to the dollar (Maria Theresa), but the white variety is preferred to
e others and is slightly more expensive.”

i: 37085. “Black. From Mundjar, 40 miles east of Addis Abeba. Requires

~

a warmer climate than other varieties.”
ag - 37086. “‘ White. From Soddo, 25 miles south of Addis Abeba.”

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86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37085 to 37089—Con. (Quoted notes by Capt. D. A. Sandford.)
37087. “ Dark red. From Boulga, 40 miles northeast of Addis Abeba.” 5

37088. “ Black and white. From Soddo, 25 miles south of Addis Abeba.
It is sown mixed.”

37089. “Red. From Metcha, 40 miles west of Addis Abeba.”

37090 to 37095.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D.
Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Piant Industry. Received
February 5, 1914.

Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.
37090. MynrcrIARIA JABOTICABA (Vell.) Berg. Jaboticaba. —
(Myrcia jaboticaba Baill.) |
“(No. 58a. January 5, 1914.) Seeds from a batch of fruits purchased -
in the market here. The presence of a short stem on the fruit leads to
the belief that they are of the species Myrciaria jaboticaba and not M.
caulifiora, of which seeds have already been sent in. The size is variable,
the best specimens being about 1 inch in diameter. Color dark purplish
maroon. The skin seems a little tougher than the M. caulifiora and the
flavor is more acid and not quite so pleasant. Seeds normally four,
rarely one, two, or more commonly three.” .
37091. OcOTEA REGELIANA (Meissn.) Mez.

“(No. 59a. January 6, 1914.) Seeds from a tree growing on the hill-
side above the Hotel Internacional. Slender in form, about 30 feet high,
leaves light green, stiff, somewhat glossy, elliptical acute, 24 to 3 inches
long. Fruits oval, three-fourths of an inch long, purplish black, glossy,
with a woody calyx. Pulp one-eighth of an inch thick, bluish purple.”

37092, GARCINIA SD.

“(No. 60a. January 6, 1914.) Seeds from a tree in the Jardin Botanico
bearing the number 54. We believe that this species has already been
introduced into the United States, but are sending a few seeds for possi-
ble use in connection with the mangosteen experiments.” .

~ 37098. OcoTEA sp.
“(No. 6la. January 6, 1914.) Seeds of an arborescent shrub growing

on the hillside west of the Hotel Internacional. Leaves deep green,
thick, oblong-lanceolate, acuminate, 3 to 4 inches in length. For trial as
an ornamental in Florida and southern California.”

37094. Myrcraria EDULIS (Vell.) Skeels. Cambuca.
(Eugenia edulis Vell.) .

“(No. 62a. January 6, 1914.) Seeds of the cambucd, from fruits
purchased in the market. A very interesting myrtaceous fruit, closely
resembling in foliage and general character of fruit the jaboticaba.
* Leaves lanceolate-elliptical, acuminate, deep green above, lighter green
beneath, 4 to 5 inches long. Fruits oblate in form, 2 inches in width
and 14 inches long, sessile, surface smooth, bright orange-yellow in color
(Code de Couleurs 156). Skin thin, outer flesh one-fourth of an inch
thick, tough and acid, inner pulp or edible portion surrounding the se od

flavor, somewhat resembling that of Passifiora edulis. Seed oval, com-
pressed laterally, one-eighth of an inch long. For trial in Florida 4
California.” : :

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 37

$7090 to 37095—Continued.

--«- $7095. Bacrris CARYOTAEFOLIA Mart. Palm.
“(No. 68a. January 6, 1914.) Seeds from palm fruits bought in the

market, where they are called sucum (tucum?). The thin pulp surround-

ing the seed is edible, rather acid in flavor. Fruits black, about three-
quarters of an inch in diameter. For trial in Florida and California.”

7096 to 37099.

From Joinville, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Jean Knatz. Received February
5, 1914.
37096 and 37097. CoLocASIA ESCULENTA (L.) Schott.
37096. “Green yama.” 37097. “ Purple yama.”
37098 and 37099. XANTHOSOMA Sp.
37098. “Green taya.” 37099. Purple taya.” '

“'The quality of the tubers of these yamas and tayas, as grown at the Plant
Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla., in 1914, was very poor, and the
_ yarieties will be of interest mainly for botanical study.” (R. A. Young.)

$7100 to 37102. Ecuium spp.

. From Santa Ursula, Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Presented by Dr. George Y.
Perez. Received January 26, 1914.

4 37100. EcHIUM PEREZII Sprague.

An erect plant, 2 meters high, resembling Hchium wildpretii in its silky
leaves, rose-colored corolla, and long exserted straight filaments, which
radiate regularly from its mouth, but differing from that species in the
4 broad lax inflorescence and longer style arms. A recently discovered
R species from Punta Llana and Barranco del Agua, Punta, Canary Islands,

sent to Kew by Dr. George V. Perez, for whom the species is named.
(Adapted from Kew Bulletin, 1914, pp. 210 and 267.)

37101. EcHIUM PININANA Webb and Berth.

“A very rare plant indeed.” (Perez.)

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 32263.
37102. EcHIUM WILDPRETII Pearson.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 35097.

oy

37103. Durio zisetHinus Murray. Durian.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. I. Henry Burkhill,
Botanic Gardens, Singapore. Received February 6, 1914.

. See S. P. I. No. 28082 for previous introduction.
Eo eet fruit. A very large, handsome, pyramid-shaped tree, native of the

a fa yan Archipelago, and commonly cultivated in the Straits, Burma, Java, etc.,

for * sake of its celebrated fruit. The latter is produced on the older
branches, varies somewhat from round to oval in shape, and usually weighs
om 5 to 7 pounds or more. It is armed with thickly set, formidable prickles
about one-half inch long; when ripe it becomes slightly yellow, and possesses
an odor which is intensely offensive to most people, especially on first acquaint-
ance with it. The cream-colored pulp surrounding the seed is the edible portion;
this is most highly prized by the Malays and other oriental people, and is
also relished by Europeans who acquire a taste for it. Firminger describes it as

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

‘resembling blancmange, delicious as the finest cream,’ whilst Mr. Russ 2
Wallace considered that ‘eating durians is a sensation worth a voyage to the
East.’ The large seeds may be roasted and eaten like chestnuts. Pounded into
flour, they are said to be sometimes made into a substance like ‘ vegetable ivory.’
The durian tree thrives in the moist low country of Ceylon up to 2,000 feet ele-
yation, and luxuriates in deep alluvial or loamy soil. In Peradeniya gardens
there are magnificent specimens well over 100 feet in height. They usually
flower in March and April, and the fruit is ripe in July or August. Durian
fruits are variable in size, shape, flavor, and quantity of pulp, according to
variety. The trees also vary in productiveness, some varieties being almost —
barren. Selection and high cultivation should, therefore, be practiced in order
to obtain the best fruits. The tree is readily propagated by seed if sown fresh; —
the seed is of short vitality and germinates in seven to eight days.” (Mac.
millan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and Planting.)

37104 to 37116.

From Zaria, Northern Nigeria, Africa. Presented by Mr. K. T. Rae, De-—
partment of Agriculture. Received February 4, 1914. ;
Quoted notes by Mr. Rae.
37104 to 37111. ViGNA sSINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea.
37104. “No.1. Dariya amariya (Hausa name). These are grown,
though not extensively, in the pagan districts of this province.”
37105. “No. 2. Hunum marini (Hausa name). These are grown
though not extensively, in the pagan districts of this province. —
They were experimented with for the first time this: year, and
under unfavorable conditions, with a rainfall of only 27.9 inches,
about 5 inches below the average, this variety proved to be the
second best yielder, giving 41 pounds per acre.”
37106. “No. 3: Zaria wake (Hausa name).”
37107. Red. Selected from No. 3. Zaria wake.
37108. Spotted. Selected from No. 3. Zaria wake.
37109. “No. 4. Saka-baba-sata. These cowpeas were experimented
with for the first time this year, and under unfavorable conditions,
with a rainfall of 27.9 inches, about 5 inches below the average,
this variety proved to be the best yielder, giving 56 pounds per
acre.”
87110. “No. 5. Farin wake (Hausa name),.”
37111. (No data.)
87112. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS L. Lima bean,
“No. 1. Small black and white bean. Edible climbing bean.”
37113. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS L. Lima bean. j
“No. 2. Large pure white bean. Edible climbing bean.”
37114 to 37116. Hocus soreHum L. Sorghum,
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

37114, “No. 1. Locality, Kano. Local name Kaura. One of the
most common varieties grown here, both for human consumption
and for stock.” —

M4 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 39

7104 to 37116—Continued.

87115. “No. 2. Locality, Kano. Local name Fara fara. One of the
varieties most commonly grown here, both for human consumption
and food for stock.”

37116. “ No. 3. This variety is grown in much smaller amounts and
the grain, as will be seen, is a very poorly developed one. This
fact would seem to support the statement made on page 146 of
Dudgeon’s ‘Agricultural Products of British West Africa,’ i. e.,
that the stem is particularly rich in saccharine juice and that this
variety is mainly used as a cattle food.”

37117. Annona cuertMora Miller. Cherimoya.

a a From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received January 30, 1914.

“Jara. Fruit tree; hot climate.” (Wereklé.)

371 18. Carica papaya L. Papaya.
_ From Angola, Africa. Presented by Rev. W. P. Dodson. Received January
26, 1914. e

he Seeds that are acclimatized here for a generation. It is not the United
States variety, but rather that of South America, and is a most delicious soft
fruit that grows abundantly. It ought to grow in southern Florida or southern
California, quite south (Imperial Valley).” (Dodson.)

37119 to 37121.
From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the Department of Agriculture.
Received January 29 and February 6, 1914.

37119. CAaSUARINA SUMATRANA Jungh.

. “ Introduced as a better style of Casuarina, forming a large and more
graceful tree than C. equisetifolia, used so commonly as a street tree in
Florida.” (Fairchild.)

“A shrub which in greenhouse cultivation may attain a height of 13
meters or more, excessively branched. Branches spread out, elegantly
bent down by the weight of the twigs. Branches, twigs, and little twigs
are three cornered, very thin, destitute of leaves, gracefully arched, some-
times pendent, forming by their union plumy masses or a kind of foxtail,
the whole of a deep shining green. Few plants are prettier, and above
: all more suitable for commercial ornamentation, either for bouquets or

_ decorations for ballrooms. This species has a considerable number of
thin twigs, which give to the whole an excessive lightness which can be
compared to the marabous employed for decorating headdresses. Another
advantage yet which these twigs present is that, being completely desti-
tute of leaves, and owing their plumy lightness to the delicacy of the
x different parts, they retain their ornamental character for a very long
4 + _ time, which does not take place when this character is due to the leaves.
This species is cultivated in a light and firm mixture consisting of vege-
_ table mold and peat, to which is added a small quantity of very sandy
ae soil, in pots well drained and relatively large. However, a better way is
BS: ' to cultivate them in the ground in a hothouse, or, at the least, in a good
_ temperate house. Then the plants are very hardy and one can, at need,
cut off the branches to make bouquets or other forms of ornamentation.

YA ts 7

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37119 to 37121—Continued.
It goes without saying that, cultivated in pots, this species will serve i
the decoration of apartments, in the filling of jardinieres, etc.” (H. .
Carriére in Revue Horticole, 1889, p. 467.)
37120. Corx LACRYMA-JoBI L. Job’s-teal
For a detailed account of this crop plant, see the Agricultural Ledger,
1904, no. 13.
87121. CorDIA SUAVEOLENS Blume.

A large boraginaceous tree up to 60 feet in height, with alternate,
variable leaves, equal or unequal at the base, acute or slightly obtus e,
rotund elliptic or narrowly ovate, papery, hairy in the axils of the
nerves; flowers small and white in terminal or axillary cymes. (Adapted
from Koorders and Valeton, Mededeelingen uit ’sLands Plantentuin, vol.
42, p. 69, 1900.)

37122 to 37124. Carica papaya L. Papaya.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Depar: _
ment of Agriculture. Received January 31, 1914, in three AeRaEEre pack-
ets, but without varietal names or descriptions.

87125. GossyPIUM BARBADENSE L. Cotton.
From Angola, Africa. Presented by Rev. W. P. Dodson. Received Janus
26, 1914.

“T have often thought of how highly Egyptian cotton has been spoken of
and thought you would like to try some from Angola. As the natives make it
up it is very strong. The truth is, that even the natives prize these seeds the 7
are so scarce, owing to the fact that it is practically a wild plant. This cot-
ton is very strong. A single thin cord of it is used by the native to sew up
his cloth or mulele. Many old men are found spinning, and ten years ago 1
few used to weave, but weaving is now almost a lost art. I have in America
a sample of the cloth, about four yards of it, sewed together. It is coa
but good and very strong work. When a native has such a cloth it lasts him
for as long as ten years.” (Dodson.) f

37126. CHayora EDULIS Jacq. Chayote.
From Altadena, Cal. Procured from the West India Gardens. Received
February 7, 1914.
Secured for experimental work at one of the plant introduction field stations.

4

37127. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Hawthorn.
From Soochow, China. Presented by Mr. N. Gist Gee, Soochow Univer-
sity. Received February 10, 1914.

See S. P. I. No. 35456 for previous introduction and description.

3'7128. FurcrarA ELEGANS Todaro.
From La Mortola, Ventimiglia, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berge
curator of the garden. Received February 9, 1914.

“This is one of the seventeen species of the genus Furcraea, succulent desert
plants from Central America and particularly from Mexico. The perianth | is
whitish and wheel shaped. The cushions have a swelling at the base, in which
respect it differs from Agave, a genus bearing a somewhat close resemblance.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 41

4 The species of Furcraea are cultivated in much the same way as those of Agave
except that the former are given more heat and water. As a rule, Furcraeas
bear fruit not more than once and then die without producing suckers. They
do, however, produce when in flower an immense number of bulbils which may
be used for propagation. It is impossible to say at what size or age the plant
will bloom. Grown in pots they may take a century. On the other hand, plants
_ from bulbils have been known to flower in three years. The leaves of F. elegans
- measure 4 to 5 inches at the broadest part and 3 inches above the base. They
are rough on the back and are armed with large prickles. The peduncles are
- from 20 to 25 feet long. The branches are slightly compound and the panicles
often reach from 10 to 12 feet.” (ZL. H. Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Hor-
- ticulture.) |

Bulbils.

87129 and 37180.

From Lal Bagh, Bangalore, India. Presented by Mr. G. H. Krumbiegel,
economic botanist, Mysore Government Botanical Gardens. Received
February 9, 1914.

37129. BAMBOS sp. Bamboo.

This was received in response to a request for “ bamboo rice” listed
in the Official Handbook of Exhibits of the Mysore Dasara Industrial and
Agricultural exhibition, 1911, arhong the rices, with the description:
“ Kiri bidari rice (bamboo rice). This is prepared out of bamboo paddy
which is grown in the bamboo trees once in 60 years. This is used as
food by the poor during distress and also used as medicine for those that
are suffering from enlargement of the spleen.”

. 37130. Oryza SATIVA L, Rice.
a “ Kembuti bhatta.”

P 37131. Garcinia MULTIFLORA Champion.

re From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. W. J. Tutcher, Botanical and
4) Forestry Department. Received February 9, 1914.

An opposite-branched clusiaceous shrub, with entire, ovate or obovate, short-
stalked, thick leaves, 3 to 34 inches long, and terminal corymbs of 4-petaled
flowers. Common toward the Black Mountain, Hongkong, flowering in the heat
of summer. (Adapted from Bentham, Flora Hongkongensis, p. 25, 1861.)

$7132 and 37133. Cucurpira pero LE. Squash.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen. Received February 9,
gs 1914.

a “Zuccheita. A peculiar kind of squash. This squash is eaten green and
while the flower is yet adherent to the fruit, and never when the fruit is ripe,
at least I have never seen it eaten at that stage. Used stewed, fried, ete., in
many different ways, like squash or green peas. It is most delicious when boiled
in fresh butter and is fully equal to tender green peas, though of a different
flavor. I prefer zucchetta to any other fresh vegetable in this country. Many
eat the flowers when the new fruit is not more than 1 or Z inches long, though
generally they are sold when the fruit is between 6 and 10 inches, always while
green.” (Hisen.)

___-:87182. “ Zucchetta nana, ‘ Cerbero.’”
37133. “ Zucchetta nana, ‘ Romana,’”

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42 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37134 to 37144.

x
From Brisbane, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. F. Bailey, Botanic Gar
dens, through Dr. E. C. Joss, Portland, Oreg. Received February 4,
1914. aa

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37134. BaRKLYA SYRINGIFOLIA Mueller. Gold-blossom tree.

This is the only species of a genus belonging to the section of the pea
family bearing regular flowers. It is a large tree, with alternate simple
coriaceous leaves, which have long stalks, and are in form like those of
the lilac (Syringa), but have seven radiating nerves. The flowers are
golden yellow, very numerous, and disposed in axillary or terminal
racemes. The pods are stalked, about half an inch long, thin, contain-—
ing few seeds. The plant is ‘a native of eastern Australia, and is found
near the Brisbane River. It is commonly known as the Queensland gold-
blossom tree. The wood is hard, close grained, of a blackish gray color,
and might be suitable for tool handles. ‘The tree is, however, of greater
value to the horticulturist than to the timber merchant, its pleasant
foliage and luxuriant yellow flowers rendering it a pretty object in the
gardens. Diameter, 12 to 15 inches; height, 40 to 50 feet. (Adapted
from Lindley, Treasury of Botany; Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Aus-
tralia, p. 384; and Guilfoyle, Australian Plants, p. 70.)

37135. BAUHINIA HOOKERI Mueller.

“This is a large tree, with a spreading head, usually quite glabrous.
Leaflets quite distinct, very obliquely and broadly ovate or obovate, very
obtuse, three-fourths of an inch to 13 inches long, finely 5 to 7 nerved,
with a small thick point terminating the petiole between them. Flowers
white, edged with crimson, few, in short terminal racemes, the pedicels
very short. Calyx glabrous, or nearly so, 1 inch long or even more, the
disk-bearing base narrow cylindrical, the free part about as long,
divided nearly to the base into five narrow lobes. Petals clawed, ovate,
nearly equal, the lamina nearly 1% inches long, slightly. villous outside —
near the base. Stamens ten, rather longer than the petals. Ovary ona
long stipe; stigma large. Pod stipitate, flat, 1 to 14 inches broad.
Northern Australia: Arnhem Bay, Port Essington. Queensland: Broad
Sound, Gilbert River, Sutton River, Rockhampton, and islands of Torres
Strait.” (Bentham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 2, p. 296, 1864.)

37136. BRACHYCHITON ACERIFOLIUM Mueller. Lacebark tree.
(Sterculia acerifolia Cunn.)

This is a semideciduous tree of New South Wales and is commonly
called the Illawarra flame tree, or Lacebark tree. The fiowers are of a
bright-red color, which make the trees a conspicuous object at a distance.
It attains a height of 60 to 120 feet and a diameter of 2 to 3 feet. The
bark is used by the aborigines for making fishing nets. The wood is soft
and spongy. (Adapted from Lindley, Treasury of Botany; and Von
Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 81.)

837137. CASSIA BREWSTERI TOMENTELLA Mueller.

A tree attaining to a height of 30 to 40 feet, with the branches, und er
side of leaflets, and inflorescence minutely hoary tomentose. The leaflets
are small and short and the flowers rather small. The seeds of this

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 43

7 to 37144—Continued.

ea: species appear to be flattened at right angles to the embryo, which, in
_ the other sections of Cassia, lies parallel to the valves. This variety is
found in Queensland on hilly pastures and river banks on the Burdikin
at Rockhampton, at Port Denis, and on the Fitzroy River. (Adapted
from Bentham, Flora Australiensis, vol. 2, p. 282, 1864.)

37138. CASTANOSPERMUM AUSTRALE Cunn. and Fraser.
Moreton Bay chestnut.
See S. P. I. No. 32087 for previous introduction and description.
$7139. EryTHRINA sp.

$7140. Ficus MacropHy ta Desf. Moreton Bay fig.
cs See 8. P. I. No. 3494 for previous introduction and description.
37141. Ficus RUBIGINOSA Desf. Port Jackson fig.

This is one of the hardiest of all the fig trees, and very eligible among
the evergreen shade trees, particularly for promenades. - This fig, like
all other figs, exudes a juice when the bark is wounded, but at present
it is put to no useful purpose. The resinous exudation of this tree re-
sembles Euphorbium in appearance, and varies in color from dirty yellow
or red to almost white, solid, generally brittle, but tough in the interior
of large pieces, opaque, with dull and waxlike fracture; at 30° C. it
softens and becomes plastic, like gutta-percha, but not sticky, provided
it has been previously wetted with water. In its natural state it has
neither taste nor odor but evolves an odor like that of wax when heated,
and evinces a characteristic taste on being masticated. It is quite in-
soluble in water, either hot cr cold. The greater part of it is soluble in
cold alcohol, and a considerable portion of the remainder in hot alcohol.
The names commonly given to this plant are Port Jackson fig, narrow-
leaved fig, and native Banyan. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native
Plants of Australia, p. 225, amd Von Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical

Plants, p. 228.)

37142 and 37143. PHorMIUM TENAX Forster. New Zealand flax.
il 37142. 37143. Variegated.

87144. SrenocaRPUS sINUATUS Endl.

“This tree is known as the ‘tulip tree’ or ‘fire tree’ and is so called
on account of the brilliancy of its flowers. To the aborigines of northern
New South Wales it is known as yiel-yiel, or yill-gill. The wood is nicely
marked, and admits of a good polish. - It is close grained, hard. and
durable. It is used fer staves and veneers, and is also suitable for
_ eabinetwork. It is not a plentiful tree. Diameter 24 inches, height 60
to 70 feet. Northern New South Wales and Queensland.” (Maiden,
Useful Native Plants of Australia, p. 600.)

1 145 to 37152. Arata corpata Thunberg. Udo.

FF rom Yokohama, Japan. Procured from L. Boehmer & Co. Roots received
"February 12, 1914. |

“Ty is material came from Kanagawa Ken.” (I.. Boehmer. )

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ie 37145. Kan. 37149. Yakate red.
87146. Yama. 37150. Yakate white,
37147. Wase white. . 37151. Wase red.

+ 37148. Oku white. 37152. Oku red.

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44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37153. Scuizonotus sorpirotius (L.) Lindl.
(Spiraea sorbifolia L.)

From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received February 17, 1914.

(No. 1046. December 1, 1913.) A variety of the ordinary Sorbus-leaved
Spiraea, which is very impartial to adverse conditions. See description of No.
1°86a [S. P. I. No. 36799] for further details.” (Meyer.)

“A shrub 3 to 6 feet high, which suckers freely; stems erect, very pithy,
varying from nearly smooth to downy. Leaves 8 to 12 inches long, composed
of 13 to 25 leaflets, which are lanceolate, 2 to 34 inches long, one-half to 1
inch wide; sharply and conspicuously double toothed, green on both sides;
usually quite smooth above and the same beneath. Flowers one-third of an
inch across, white, produced during July and August in a stiff, erect raceme
6 to 10 inches high; flower stalks downy and glandular; ovaries smooth or
nearly so.

“Native of northern Asia from the Ural Mountains to Japan; introduced in
1759. It is distinguished from its near allies Spiraea lindleyana and S. aitchi-
soni by its comparatively dwarf, stiff habit, and narrower, stiffer flower
panicles. Grown in rich soil it makes a handsome shrub.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 545, under Spiraea sorbifolia.)

Cuttings.

37154 to 37167.

From Tulun, Russia. Presented by Mr. Victor Pissareff, Tulun Experiment
Field. Received February 11, 1914.

Quoted notes by Mr. Pissareff.
37154. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“Common summer wheat of the country. Province Irkutsk, latitude
52° 16’; Malta country, 1913.” :
37155. SECALE CEREALE L. Rye.

“ Native summer rye. Province of Yakutsk, latitude 62° 1’ N.”
37156. HorDEUM VULGARE L. . Barley.
“ Summer barley. Province of Yakutsk, latitude 62° 1’ N.”
37157. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.

(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“ Summer wheat from native wheat. Somewhat frozen, 1913.”
37158. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
‘Summer wheat Amerikanka. Province Yakutsk, latitude 62° 1’ N.”
37159. TRITICUM DURUM Desf. Wheat.
“Summer macaroni wheat. Atbasar Agricuitural School, Province of
Akmolinsk, crop of 1912.”
37160. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat. |
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“ Winter wheat Sandomyrka, Province of Tomsk, Siberia.”

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37161. TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE L. ‘Red clover.
“ Wild red clover collected at Tulun Experiment Field, Province of
Irkutsk, 1913.”

7 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 45

7154 to 37167—Continued.
$7162. PHLEUM PRATENSE L. Timothy.
o Roe Timothy grass, crop of 1912. Irkutsk, from Bajandai field.”
«$7163. Vicia AmMoENA Fisch. Vetch.
“Wild vetch collected at Tulun, Irkutsk, 1913.”
37164. Triticum AESTIVUM L, Wheat,
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“Summer wheat. Province of Yakutsk, 1912.”

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37165. TRIFOLIUM LUPINASTER L. Clover.
“Wild clover collected at Tulun, Government of Irkutsk, 1913.”
37166. FAGOPYRUM VULGARE Hill. Buckwheat.

(Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.)

_ “Native buckwheat, Irkutsk, Malta country, crop of 1913.”

37167. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

“Native summer wheat.. Province of Yakutsk.”

37168 to 37213. Diospyros kau L. f. Persimmon.
¥ From Okitsu, Japan. Presented by Mr. T. Tanikawa, in charge of the
: Government Horticultural Experiment Station. Received February 19,
1914,

ft a take great pleasure in sending you scions of all the kakis which we now
2 in our garden.

Y “These kakis were gathered from several localities of this country as from-
isin ag varieties. We must confess that it is very difficult to collect all the
varieties named in our ‘Special Bulletin No. 28,’ because many of them are
seedlings of some varieties and named by the finder or the cultivator. Such
kakis are almost always inferior in quality and too scarce in number to be
onized as a variety. For those reasons we regret that we can not send such
sto you.” (Tanikawa.)

weet varieties, as follows:

37168. No.1. Tenjin-gosho. 87178. No.11. Kiara.
87169. No.2. Ama-hyakume. 3717S. No. 12. Zenji-maru.
4 37170. No.3. Fuyu. 37180. No. 13. Ye-gosho.
4 3 37171. No.4. Yedoichi. 87181. No.14. Yashima.
_ $7172. No.5. Hana-gosho, 87182. No. 15. Yedoichi.
i aig No.6. Mizu-shima. 37183. No.16. Sekaiichi.
37174. No.7. Jiro. 387184. No.17. Tsukiyo.
37175. No. 8. Oranda-gosho. 37185. No. 18. Toyo-oka.
87176. No. 9. Oku-gosho. 37186. No.19. Ogosho.
87177. No. 10. Otera. 37187. No. 20. Kanro.

A tri ngent varieties, as follows:

- $7188. No.1. Handai. 87192. No. 5. Kawa-bata.
87189. No.2. Shiroto-damasht. 37193. No. 6. Oyotsu-mizo.
a - 87190. No.3. Saijo. ~ 37194. No.7. Takura.
87191. No. 4. Koshu-hyakume. 37195. No.8. Akadansu,

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46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37168 to 37213—Continued. .

37196. No. 9. Yamagaki (¥or 37205. No. 18. Tanenashi.
stocks). 37206. No.19. Yemon.

37197. No.10. Omidansu. 37207. No. 20. Hira-tanenashi. —
37198. No.11. Shozayemon. 37208. No. 21. . Meotogaki.
37199. No.12. Dojo-hachiya. 37209. No. 22. Yokono,
37200. No.13. Monbei. 37210. No. 23. Gi-ombo,
37201. No.14. Aizu-mishirazu. 37211. No. 24. Inayama.
37202. No. 15. Fuji. 37212. No. 25. Obi-shi.
37203. No.16. Hira-gaki. 37213. No. 26. Onihira.

37204. No.17. Yotsu-mizo.

37214. LinuM USITATISSIMUM L, Flax.

From Hoshangabad, Central Provinces, British India. Presented by Mr. A.
Howard, Imperial Economic Botanist, Agricultural Research Institute, —
Pusa, Bengal, India. Received February 20, 1914.

37215. Oryza sativa L. Rice. |

From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. Benton McMillin, American minister. —
Received February 17, 1914.

“ Highland rice, grown in the montafia of Peru. It is a species produced
without irrigation and at an elevation several thousand feet above the sea
level. It is quite possible you might develop it into a valuable food product.” .
(McMillin. )

37216. Tatauma Hopcsonti Hook. f. and Thoms.

From Sibpur, near Calcutta, India. Presented by the superintendent,
Royal Botanic Gardens. Received February 17, 1914.

This is a tender evergreen tree belonging to the Magnoliacez. It is 50 to 60
feet tall, bearing cup-shaped fragraut flowers fully 6 inches across and 4 inches _
deep, blooming in early spring. The ivory-white petals are quite thick and
contrast finely with the glaucous purplish blue sepals. Leaves, 8 to 20 by 4 to 9 |
inches, obovate oblong, cuspidate or obtuse, leathery, glaucous; flowers solitary,
terminal; sepals 3 to 5, purple outside, petals about six in number. This
species is a native of the Himalayas, a region which is perhaps richer in hand-
some magnolialike trees than any other area of equal size in the world. This
species grows at altitudes ranging from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. (Adapted from
Hooker and Thomson, Botanical Magazine, pl. 7392, and Bailey, Cyclopedia o ql
American Horticulture.)

37217 and 37218.

From Barberton, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. George Thorncroft. HB 2
ceived February 21, 1914.

37217. CERoPEGIA THORNCROFTIT N. E. Brown.

“This is a climber 4 to 5 feet, always found growing up an aca
tree in the dry veldt.” (Thorncroft.)

“Oeropegia thorncroftii closely resembles C. crispata N. E. Br., not
only in its habit and as regards its foliage, but also in having a cluster

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 47

37 217 and 37218—Continued.

a of thick fleshy roots instead of a tuber. But while it is nearly allied to
C. crispata, C. thorncroftii differs markedly from that species in having
much smaller flowers characterized by the gibbous projection at the mid-
dle of the keel on the inner side of the lobes, of which there is no trace
in C. crispata. Mr. Lynch informs us that C. thorncroftii requires the
usual treatment under ordinary tropical conditions of the other species
of the genus except that in winter it appears to demand a rather higher
temperature than the majority and to prefer a greater degree of dry-
ness. It has done well in the stove, but has not succeeded in the cactus
‘9 house. The masses of fleshy roots appear to be sensitive to any excess
of moisture, especially if associated with too low a temperature.”
(Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, 1912, tab. 8458.)

¥ : 37218. DIMORPHOTHECA SPECTABILIS Schlechter.

“Magenta color, disk purple, attains a height of 2 feet on the mountain
stony places, altitude 5,000 feet. This plant appears after the first
rains in October, and is burnt off in the winter by the veldt fires. A
very beautiful plant.” (Thorncroft.)

3 37219. ZEA MAYS LL. Corn.
- From Puerto Bertoni, Paraguay. Presented by Dr. Moises S. Bertoni. Re-
ceived February 21, 1914.

“Seeds of a new variety of early hard maize, communis minor. This is a
mew variety which we believe will be of great interest in those countries in
which the early European maize gives good results with difficulty. It is a
ne w variety which we have obtained in this agronomic station by hybridization
and selection of various species of hard and soft maizes of different degrees of
earliness. It is almost as early a ripener as the variety of Early Soft maize,
which serves as the base, and almost as hard and good as the Hardy Canary
maize, with which it was first crossed. It is notably hardy and drought resist-
ant. The plant is small and of good production.” (Bertoni.)

37220. Puasroius vurearislL. « Bean.
a9 _ From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P, H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and
Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received January
22, 1914.

(No. 53a. December 26, 1914.) Mulatinha (little mulattress), a bean grown
) os dry lands of the interior of Bahia State. One liter of seed purchased in
e Mercado Novo at 240 reis [8 cents].” (Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.)

37 7221 and 37222.

ss From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. Re-
ceived February 6, 1914.

87221. ANNONA CHERIMOLA L, Cherimoya.

“ Seeds of the anona which this year produced a few quite good fruits in
my garden. This species fruits every year, but usually the fruits are
_ full of seeds and have little edible substance.” (Proschowsky.)
37222. SECAMONE WIGHTIANA (Hook. and Arn.) Schumann,
(Toxocarpus wightiana Hook, and Arn.)

“Small shrub, showy orange-colored flowers, rather thorny.” (Pros-
chowsky.)

_ Distribution.—The Provinces of Hupeh and Kwangtung in China and
the islands of Hongkong and Hainan.

69935 °—17——4 :

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37223. DrenprocaLaMus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Bamboo.

From Lansdowne, India. Collected by Mr. R. S. Woglum, Bureau of
Entomology, while on his trip to India in 1911.

“A very useful and strong bamboo of India, formerly used universally for

spear shafts. The plant flowers frequently and does not die down after flower- —

ing, as is the case with so many bamboos. The culms are said sometimes to
reach a height of 100 feet. (Woglum.)

37224 and 37225.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, director, Service
Botanique. Received February 20, 1914.

37224. CorDIA OBLIQUA Willd.

“A beautiful tree, very vigorous with us, introduced as seed from Cochin
China.” (Trabut.)

Distribution—Western India, extending from the Punjab region south-
ward to Ceylon.

A small, twisted, boraginaceous tree, up to 20 feet in height, with
alternate, ovate leaves, smooth above, hairy on the veins below; and
lateral or terminal cincinnal inflorescences of small white flowers. From
Java and Sumatra. (Adapted from Koorders and Valeton, Mededeelingen
uit ’sLands Plantentuin, vol. 42, p. 67, 1900.)

37225. JUGLANS REGIA L. Walnut.

“The nut has been cultivated in the mountains by the natives from
the most ancient times; they propagate them by sowing seed, and they
have thus obtained some very fine varieties, which are fixed.” (Trabut.)

37226. CoLocasta ANTIQUORUM Schott. Taro.

From Mr. H. B. Shaw, who obtained them as a sample from a shipment
from Beirut, Syria, imported by M. J. Corbett & Co., brokers, of New
York. Corms received February 1, 1914.

“A variety of taro apparently identical with the Egyptian taro. pe quality
is inferior.” ee A. Young.)

37227. Corx LACRYMA-JoBI L. Job’s-tears.

From Pamplemousses, Mauritius. Presented by the overseer, Royal Botanic
Garden. Received February 26, 1914.

3'7228 to 37325. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Seoul, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. George H. Scidmore,
American consul general. Received February 17, 1914.
“T submit the following information, which has been obtained, for the most

vart, from the Director of the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and In- —

dustry, of the General Government of Chosen. The same officer has very kindly
supplied samples of 98 varieties of soy beans.

“The usual period during which the seed is sown extends from the middle 3
of May to about July 10. In case the sowing is postponed till the latter part —
of that period the fields from which wheat has already been harvested are used. —
The soil is first prepared by plowing and is then shaped into small hemispherical
hillocks about 4 feet in diameter. The seed is planted in drill holes on the a

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 49

top of these hillocks, 6 or 7 inches being left between drill holes and 5 or 6
s being sown together in a hole. As a general rule, no manure or other
‘ ‘tilizer is used, but when it is desired to enrich the soil ashes are most com-
monly employed.

“After the plants have sprouted sufficiently, the shoots are thinned out so
as to leave two or three only to each drill hole. This process takes place at
the time of the first weeding. The ground surrounding the plants is gone over
with a hoe or other implement two or three times to turn over the soil and to
weed the field. The process outlined above gives briefiy the method of cultiva-
iS tion generally in use throughout Chosen, and is applicable whether the beans
are planted in separate fields by themselves or in the same fields with other
crops. —

- “Tt is used mainly for its food value, the oil, and the residue as a fertilizer
er the oil has been expressed. It is valuable as a food product for both
‘men and cattle, the latter finding it a very excellent fodder when the whole
plant is used. The principal food products for human consumption derived
from the soy bean are bean paste, soy, bean curd, meal; ete.” (Scidmore.)

37228. “Al. Six Months. Yellow. From South Chusei Province, Koshu
district.” ;

37229. “A2. Widower. Yellow. From North Heian Province, Seisen
district.”

a 37230. “A3. Broad River. From South Heian Province, Junan district.”

$7231. “A4. White. Yellow. From North Zenra Province, Chinan dis-

: trict.”

37232. “A5. Harly Yellow. Yellow. From North Heian Province,
Kokai district.” ;

37233. “A6. White Stalk. Yellow. From Kokai Province, Hakusen
district.”

37234. “A7. White. Yellow. From South Zenra Province, Kokujo dis-
trict.”

37235. “AS. Chestnut. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Koka district.”
37236. “A9. Yellow. From North Heian Province, Jijo district.”
37237. “A10. Rengyo Egg. Yellow. From North Kankyo Province,
Kichishu district.”

37238. “All. White. Yellow. From South Chusei Province, Koshu

i ietrict.”

37239. “A12. Chodan. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Hotoku dis-
trict.”

37240. “A138. White. Yeliow. From Kogen Province, Heisho district.”

37241. “Al4. White. Yellow. From North Kankyo Province, Shojo
district.”

37242, “Al5. Food. Yellow. From South Keisho Province, Genyo dis-
trict.”

87243. “A16. Small White. Yellow. From South Heian Province, Eiju
district.”

37244. “AIT. White Vegetable. Yellow. From South Chusei Province,
Enki district.”

$7245. “A18. Rat’s Hye. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Hotoku dis-
trict.”

50

37228 to 37325—Continued.

- 87257. “A380. Early White. Yellow. From North Heian Province,

” 37266. “B4. Indigo. Gray. From Keiki Province, Fuhei district.”

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37246. “A19. Large-Grained White. Yellow. From South Keisho Prov-
ince, Sensei district.”

37247. “A20. White Rat’s Eye. Yellow. From North Chusei Province,
Injo district.”

37248. “A21. White. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Kokusan district.”

37249. “A22. Soja bean. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Kaijo dis-
trict.”

37250. “A23. White Horse. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Yojo dis-
trict.”

37251. “A24. White. Yellow. From South Zenra Province, Defuku dis-
Trier.” :

37252. “A25. White King. Yellow. From Kokai Province, Inritsu dis-
Tick

37253. “A26. White. Yellow. From South Heian Province, Junan dis-
trict.”

97254. “A27. Burnt. Yellow. From Kokai Province, Hakusen district.”

37255. “A28. Rich and Virtuous. Yellow. From Kogen Province,
Seizen district.”

37256. “A29. White. Yellow. From South Chusei Province, Rinsen
district.”

Neihen district.”
37258. “A31. Soja bean. Yellow. From Kokai Province, Kinsen dis-
trict.”
37259. “A382. White Rai’s Eye. Yellow. From Keiki Province, Yochi
district.” 2 a
37260. “A383. White. Yellow. From South Kankyo Province, Kosan
district.” :
37261. “A34. Golden. Yellow. From North Keisho Province, Junko’
district.”
37262. “A35. White Rat’s Eye. Yellow. From North Chusei Province,
Hishun district.”

37263. “Bl. Large Date. Gray. From Keiki Province, Chikusan dis-
friet:/ 5
37264. “B2. Red. Gray. From South Heian Province, Eiju district.”
37265. “B3. Tea. Gray. From South Keisho Province, Shinshu dis-

trict.”

37267. “Bd. Date. Gray. From Keiki Province, Maden district.”

37268. “B6. Large Date. Gray. From Keiki Province, Yojo district.”

37269. “B7. Six Months. Gray. From South Kankyo Province, Rigen
district.”

37270. “B8. Swallow. Gray. From South Keisho Province, Genyo dis-
trict.”

37271. “B9. Great Date. Gray. From North Keisho Province, Hoki

district.”
37272. “B10. Red. Gray. From Kogen Province, Seizen district.”

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 51

8 to 37325—Continued.

37273. “Bll. Date. Gray. From Keiki Province, Yosen district.”

37274. “B12. Red. Gray. From North Keisho Province, Neikal dis-
trict.”

37275. “B13. Red. Gray. From South Chusei Province, Kosan dis-
trict.”

87276. “Bi4. Red. Gray. From South Kankyo Province, Bunsen dis-
trict.” :

37277. “B15. Red Rat. Gray. From South Heian Province, Eiju dis-
trict.”

87278. “B16. Red Rice. Gray. From Kokai Province, Kokusan dis-

trict.”

37279. “B17. Rat’s Eye. Gray. From North Heian Province, Kijo
district.” ;

37280. “Cl. Blue. Green. From South Kankyo Province, Tansen dis-
trict.”

37281. “C2. Bluish. Green. From Kokai Province, Chosen district.”

37282. “C3. Blue. Green. From North Chusei Province, Mokusen dis-
trict.”

37283. “C4. Blue. Green. From South Chusei Province, Koshu dis-
trict.” ‘

37284. “C5. Blue. Green. From Keiki Province, Koka district.”

37285. “C6. Blue. Green. From North Kankyo Province, Meisen dis-
trict.”

37286. “C7. Barbarian Blue. Green. From North Kankyo Province,
Kichishu district.”

387287. “C8. Clasped Hands. Green. From Kogen Province, Waiyo dis-
trict.”

37288. “C9. Clear Green. Green. From North Chusei Province, Teisen
district.”

37289. “C10. Blue. Green. From Keiki Province, Yojo district.”

37290. “C11. Blue. Green. From Kogen Province, Seizen district.”

37291. “C12. Camphor. Green. From North Kankyo Province, Kichi-
shu district.”

$7292. “C13. Blue. Green. From South Chusei Province, Yokusen

district.”

37293. “C14. Blue. Green. From South Heian Province, Junan dis-
trict.”

$7294. “C15. Small Blue. Green. From South Chusei Province, Ranho
district.”

37295. “C16. Blue. Green. From South Chusei Province, Eisan dis-
trict.”

37296. “C17. Clear Blue. Green. From North Heian Province, Jijo
district.”

37297. “C18. Barbarian. Green. From North Heian Province, Neihen

district.”
37298. “C19. Yellow Powder. Green. From South Keisho Province,
Shinshu district.”

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37228 to 37325—Continued.

37299. “C20. Yellow Roll. Green. From South Keisho Province, Genyo
district.”

37300. “C21. Blue. Green. From South Kankyo Province, Bunsen ©

district.”

37301. “C22. Blue. Green. From North Keisho Province, Genfu dis- —

trict.”
37302. “Di. Black. From South Kankyo Province, Rigen district.”
373038. “D2. Rich Black. From Nort‘: Chusei Province, Seisan district.”

37304. “D3. Black Chestnut. From South Chusei Province, Taiko dis-

trict.”
37305. “D4. Black. From Kogen Province, Koryo district.”

387306. “D5. Large Black. From South Zenra Province, Nanpei dis-
trict.”

37307, “D6. Black. From North Keisho Province, Ennichi district.”

37308. “D7. Black. From North Zenra Province, Chinan district.”

37309. “DS. Black. From South Keisho Province, Kicho district.”

37310. “D9. Black Rat’s Eye. Black. Frcem North Chusei Province,
Tanyo district.”

37311. “D10. Black. From North Kankyo Province, Kainei district.”

387312. “Dil. Rat's Eye. Black. From South Zenra Province, Reisui
district.”

37313. “D12. Rai’s Eye. Black. From Kokai Province, Inritsu dis-
trict.”

37314. “D13. Black Vegetable. Black. From South Kankyo Province,

Kanko district.”

37315. “D14. Rats Eye. Black. From South Kankyo Province, Bun- —

sen district.”

37316. “D115. Rat’s Eye. Black. From South Keisho Province, Genyo
district.”

37317. “D16. Black Rai’s Eye. Black. From Keiki Province, inchiku
district.” .

37318. “E1. Confucian Scholar. Striped. From South Heian Province,
Tokusen district.” .

37319. “E2. Bird’s Egg. Striped. From Keiki Province, Hotoku dis- —

trict.”

37320. “ KS. Bird's Egg. Striped. From North Keisho Province, Guni—

district.”

37321. “E4. Black Striped. From North Keisho Province, Eisen dis-
trict.”

37322. “E5. Food. Striped. From South Zenra Province, Reisui dis-
trict.”

87323. “E6. Purple. Striped. From Keiki Province, Hosen district.”
87324. “ET. Red Striped. From Kokai Province, Choen district.”

837325. “ES. Thousand Tied. Striped. From North Heian Province,

Neihen district.”

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Ay ,
87326 to 37376.
7 i From Pyeng Yang, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Rev. W. M. Baird, Union

a Christian College, through the American consul. Received February 17,
- 1914.

“Bean seeds. I have been unable to find out their characteristics. Many
_kinds of beans are grown here. I was able to secure some privately ; also at one
of the public exhibitions I was able to secure from Honorable Matsunagi, gov-
ernor of this province, who was the patron of the fair, samples of all the seeds

G
_ exhibited there, but without descriptions.” (Baird.)

oe 37326 to 37356. Soya max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
37326. Green. ~ 37340. Green.
+ 37327. Brown. 37341. Yellow.
4 37328. Small black. 37342. Small brown.
+ 37329. Large black. 37343. Black and white.
37330. Cream with tan 37344. Small yellow.
markings. 37345. Large yellow.
37331. Small black. 37346. Black.
37332. Large black. 37347. Small brown.
37333. Small green. 37348. Small black.
37334. Chocolate color, ' 37349. Yellow.
large. * $7350. Dark brown.
$7335. Cream mixed with 37351. Small dark brown.
i brown and green. 37352. Black.
¥ ake 37353. Greenish yellow.
ag than 37354. Yellow.
37338. Cream with black 37355. Yellow.
“zl saddle.
37339. Black with white radars ets re
, veining.
37357 to 37366. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.
: 37357. Purple. 37362. Red.
: 37358. Blue- black. 37363. Gray.
37359. Gray mottled. 37364. Gray mottled.
37360. Blue and gray mot- 37365. Purplish.
tled. 37366. Purplish.
37361. Red and gray mot-
tled.
$7367 and 37368. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean.
37367. Very small green. 37368. Small green.
37369 to 37374. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Bean.
37369. White with purple 37371. White and brown.
spots. 37372. Black.
37370. Tan with purple $7373. Light brown.

spots. 37374. Red. =

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37326 to 37376—Continued.

87375. VieNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Cowpea. ’
Small, flesh colored.
37376, PISUM SATIVUM L. Pea.
37377 to 37379. Hocus sorcuum L. Sorghum. |

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy. Purchased from Dammann & Co,
Received January 30, 1914. ’ 9
37377. “Sugar millet.” 87379. (No data.)
37378. “Red seeded.”

37380. Diosprros torus L. Khurma persimmon.

From Batum, Russia. Presented by Mr. Leslie A. Davis, American consul,
who procured them through the courtesy of Prof. A. N. Krasnoff, director —
of the botanical garden near Batum. Received February 25, 1914.

37381. Garcinia vipALII Merrill. | Libses

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief,
Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received February 28,
1914.

“(No. 3941. Libas seeds.)” i

“This characteristic species of Garcinia is a native of the Province of 4 |
Rizal, Luzon. It is easily recognized by its rather large, numerously veined —

leaves, which are broadly rounded at the apex and frequently retuse. It isa —

tree attaining a height of about 12 meters, the branches and branchlets being
stout and somewhat angular, brownish or yellowish, rugose when dry. The

leaves are opposite, and obovate or elliptical obovate, 15 to 25 cm. long and & —
to 14 em. wide. The flowers are 5-merous, the staminate ones with stout,
4-angled, about 5 mm. long pedicels. The fruit is fleshy, greenish, and smooth ~—
when fresh, subglobose, 5 to 6 cm. in diameter, edible.” (#. D. Merrill, in
Philippine Journal of Science, vol. 3, p. 361, 1909.) ;

“This species occurs in the Province of Agusan, northeastern Mindanao,” |
(Barrett. )

37382 to 37392.

From Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett,
A. D. Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry,
Received February 28, 1914. ‘

Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.

37382. ACROCOMIA SCLEROCARPA Martius. Macatiba palm. |

“(No. 64a. January 22, 1914.) Macauiba palm, a beautiful pinnate
leaved species, which grows wild in this region. The trunk reaches a
height of 50 feet or more and is profusely covered with sharp spines,
varying from 1 to 4 inches in length and black in color. Its distribution
in this part of Brazil is very wide; we have observed considerable num-_
bers at altitudes of 900 meters, which leads to the belief that it may
prove adaptable to southern California,

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 55

37382 to 37392—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

“The leaves are very graceful and somewhat finer than Cocos plumosa.
As an ornamental plant this palm should be of value. The fruit is
produced in clusters sometimes weighing 30 to 40 kilograms. The hard
kernel is surrounded by a thick layer of white starchy material, some-
what mucilaginous in texture. Hogs are very fond of the fruits; accord-
ing to Prof. Hunnicutt, of the Escola Agricola, they will eat them in pref-
erence to corn, and they are said to be very fattening.”

37383. CUPRESSUS Sp. . Cypress.

“(No. 65a. January 22, 1914.) Seed from a coniferous tree along the
main walk leading to the Gymnasio de Lavras. A very handsome tree,
compact and symmetrical, glaucous in color. At present the trees are
about 20 feet in height. They were introduced here from Sao Paulo.”

37384. RHEEDIA EDULIS (Seem.) Planch. and Triana.

“(No. 66a. January 22, 1914.) Seeds from a row of trees growing in
the grounds of the Instituto Evangelico. The fruit, which is now ripe,
is called limdo do matto (lemon of the forest) by the natives. The
trees are 20 to 25 feet in height, pyramidal in form, and handsome in
appearance with their deep-green, glossy foliage. The leaves are 4 to 6
inches in length, oblong lanceolate, acute at the apex, thick, stiff, the
veins scarcely visible on the upper surface, prominent beneath. In gen-
eral characteristics the fruit is almost identical with that of Rheedia
brasiliensis. ‘The form is elliptical, frequently tapering at both ends,
and even prominently pointe’ at the apex. The length is about 2 inches,
diameter 14 inches, color bright orange-yellow. Stem three-fourths of
an inch to 1 inch in length, stout; skin one-eighth of an ineh or more in
thickness, terebinthine and disagreeable in taste, rather brittle, easily
separable from the snowy white pulp which surrounds the seeds. The
flavor is acid unless the fruit is almost overripe, and strongly resembles
that of Lansium domesticum. The character of the pulp is similar to that
of the mangosteen, melting, juicy, and beautifulin appearance. The seeds
vary from one to three, two being the commonest number, and they are
oblong-oval in form, about 1 inch in length, adhering closely to the pulp;
when cut, a yellow gamboge oozes out of them. Boys are very fond of
this fruit, but the Americans here do not care for it. It is said to make
a very superior doce or preserve. For trial in California and Florida.”

For an illustration of the Rheedia edulis tree, see Plate VIII.

37385. EUGENIA sp.

“(No. 67a. January 22, 1914.) A small, guavalike fruit, about three-
fourths of an inch in length, oval, orange-yellow in color, produced by a
tree 40 to 50 feet in height growing in the virgin forest here. The
flower is rather acid but agreeable, and the fruit is very attractive in
appearance. For trial in California and Florida.”

37386. BEGONIA sp. Begonia.

“(No. 69a. January 22, 1914.) A flowering vine growing along the
railroad track at Cambuhy, State of Minas Geraes. To be tried in Cali-
fornia and Florida.”

37387. ZEA MAys L. Corn.

“(No. 70a. January 22, 1914.) Yellow flint corn grown by Pedro de
Paulo Lemos, at Pratinha, State of Minas Geraes.”

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37382 to 37392—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) —

37388, MELINIS MINUTIFLORA Beauv. Gerdura grass.

“(No. Tla. January 22, 1914.) Seed of Capim gordura, the principal ~
forage grass of this region, from the fazenda of Pedro de Paulo Lemos
at Pratinha, State of Minas Geraes.”

37889. CROTALARIA ANAGYROIDES H. B. -K., ¥

“(No. 72a. January 22, 1914.) Seed of the amendoim do matto, ;
probably a Crotalaria, growing along a watercourse in the Fazenda
Modelo of the Instituto Evangelico. A small shrub, 4 to 6 feet high, with
bright yellow flowers. For trial in the warmer parts of the United
States as a cover crop.”

37390. (Undetermined. )

“(No. 73a. January 22,1914.) A shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, frequent on
the campo here. Leaves oblong, obtuse, 2 to 3 inches in length. The
fruit is more or less round, about an inch in diameter, and bright orange
in color. Surrounding the single large seed is a layer of fibrous pulp,
very sweet in taste, and exuding a milky fluid when the fruit is plucked
from the stem. For trial in California and Florida.”

37391. INDIGOFERA SUFFRUTICOSA Miller. Indigo.
(Indigofera anil 1.)

“(No. 74a. January 23, 1914.) Anil, a small wiry shrub, 5 to 6 feet
in height, which grows in the pastures around the edge of town. Dr.
Argollo, of Bahia, thinks it may prove of considerable value as a cover
crop for dry lands. For trial in the southern United States.”

37392. EUGENIA KLOTZSCHIANA Berg. Pera do campo.

“(No. 75a. January 23, 1914.) Cabacinha do campo, or pera do campo.
A pear-shaped, very fragrant fruit produced by a small wiry shrub occa-
sionally seen on the campo here. The plant grows to a height of 4 or 5
feet under favorable conditions, with very few branches; when growing
on land that is pastured it grows only 2 feet high, with many unbranched
stems arising from the ground. The leaves are oblong lanceolate, rather
hard and tough, tomentose beneath, and alternate. The fruits are
strikingly similar in appearance to a small russet pear. They vary from
2 to 3 inches in length and are russet brown in color, with a thick
tomentum on the surface; the skin is thin and surrounds a whitish, very
juicy, and aromatic pulp, so fragrant that its odor can be detected several
yards away. The flavor is rather acid, but very aromatic. The seeds
vary from one to three or four, and are oval or somewhat irregular in
shape, about half an inch in diameter. The proportion of seed to flesh is
small for wild fruit. The season is said to be November and December; —
there are very few fruits left now. A very superior doce is said to be
made from this fruit, and the shrub seems on the whole unusually prom-
ising for trial in the mildest parts of the United States.”

For an illustration of the pera do campo, see Plate IX.

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37393 and 37394. :
From Los Angeles, Cal. From Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., through Dr.

D. N. Shoemaker, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received March ~

4, 1914. ;

Inventory 38, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE IX.

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A wild bush, not over 5 feet high, bearing on second-year shoots not 2 feet from the ground
several large russet-brown fruits which so scent the air that their presence can be detected
many yards away. The melting acid pulp is aromatic and agreeable, and more or less pur-
gative. The bush will probably stand light frosts. (Photographed (P15465FS) by Dorsett
and Popenoe, Sitio, Minas Geraes, Brazil, January 20,1914. Natural size.)

PLATE X.

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37393 and 37394— Continued.

37393. CoLOcASIA ESCULENTA (L.) Schott. Taro.

“ (No 143 in their Chinese catalog of 1913.) Banlung taro. This taro
or dasheen is of the type which produces comparatively few tubers.
The corm is elongated and full of tender purple fibers. The variety is
apparently identical with one obtained from several different sources,
under different names. The quality is excellent, though the corms and
tubers are acrid when raw.” (R. A. Young.)

Corms.
37394. AMORPHOPHALLUS Sp.

“(No. 126 in their Chinese catalog of 1913.) Claw spud. One of the
varieties grown by Chinese gardeners in southern California.” (R. A.
Young.) F

Tubers.

37395 to 37404.

From Kongju, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Rev. Wilbur C. Swearer,

Methodist Episcopal Church. Received February 26, 1914.

Quoted notes by Mr. Swearer.

37395. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.

“No. 1. Cherry pea. I should say not properly a pea but a bean.
Red, white eyed ; small variety. Sow in April in soil about an inch deep,
in little hills about 6 or 7 inches apart, two or three beans in a hill,
weed and hoe three times during the season. The plants grow 13 feet
high without any support and are harvested in the early part of October
after the leaves are dried and fallen off, or have been gathered before
frost to feed to cattle. These beans and all others I am sending are
much smailer than usual, owing to the fact that last summer there was
very little rain.”

37396 to 37404. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)

37396. “No. 2. Date bean. Round brown bean. Sown during the

_first part of April and reaped at the end of August or the first
part of September. Cultivated about the same as the cherry pea
[S. P. I. No. 37395], only in hills about a foot apart. None of
these beans do well if planted too close together. This bean fer-
tilizes the ground well; grows to a height of 2 feet. Pods are
short and rough and contain 3 or 4 beans each. None of the
soy beans are pole beans. This bean is much smaller than usual,
owing to the fact that last summer there was very little rain.”

37397. “No.3. White Chestnut bean. Round yellowish white bean.
A favorite with the Koreans. Cultivated the same as the Date
bean [S. P. I. No. 37396]. Used as food for animals and people,
Appearance of vines similar to the Date bean.”

37398. “No. 4. Big Green bean. Round, flat, yellowish green.
Sown in June and harvested in October, they grow 2 feet high.
Cultivation similar to that of the Date bean IS. P. I. No. 37396];
pods also similar.”

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

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37395 to 37404—Contd. (Quoted notes by Rev. W. C. Swearer.)

37399. “No.5. Black-Eyed bean. Small, yellowish, green bean, with
black eye. Can be sown in drills; beans 2 or 3 inches apart. The

' Koreans take these beans after they are dried and place them
in water in the house and eat them after they have sprouted,
sprout and all, as a vegetable.” .

37400. “No. 6. Rat’s-Eye bean. Small, round, black bean. Sown_
the last part of April, in hills several inches apart, they grow
1 foot high. There are four or five beans in a pod. The people
sonretimes eat them raw, claiming that they have medicinal prop-
erties. Usually they are sprouted and eaten as a vegetable.”

37401. “No. 7. Black Chestnut bean. Round, flat, black bean.
Sown either in April or in June, they are fed to animals or are
eaten. This bean is much smaller than usual, owing to the fact
that last summer there was very little rain.”

37402. “No. 8. Castor-Oil bean. So named because the Koreans
think it resembles the bean of that plant. Black, with the skin
cracked and white streaks showing through. Thisisalso a favorite
with the Koreans, both for animal food and for man. This bean
is much smaller than usual, owing to the fact that last sumnier
there was very little rain.”

37403. “No. 9. Large Black-Green bean. Round, dark-green ané
black. Sown in the middle of May. Cultivation similar to that
of the Date bean [S. P. I. No. 37396]. This bean is much smaller
than usual, on account of lack of rain the past summer.”

37404. “No. 10. Pheasant-Leg bean. So named because the mark
ing on it resembles those on the leg of a Mongolian pheasant.
Small, round, brown bean. Sown the last part of May, not too close
together. People eat them usually after they have sprouted them
in the house.” _

87405. Avena sTERILIs L. Oat.
From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Government Botanic
Service. Received March 5, 1914, as A. sterilis segetalis forma nigra
Trabut.

For a full discussion of these interesting Algerian oats, see L. Trabut, The
Origin of Cultivated Oats, Journal of Heredity, vol. 5, p. 74-85, 1914.

37406 to 37420. TriroitiuM PRATENSE L. Red clover.
Seed from individual selections grown at the Indiana Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, La Fayette, Ind., in the clover nursery; seeded in the
spring of 1912, the seed being gathered in the fall of 1913. Seleetic ns
were made for hardiness, drought resistance, and desirable forage and
seed habits. , >
37406. Riga, Russia, red clover grown from S$. P. I. No. 18394, plant 5;
total seed yield of plant, 1.75 grams.

37407. Riga, Russia, Jeletz red clover, grown from §. P. I. No. 185

plant 12; total seed yield of plant, 1.5 grams.

37408. Old Swedish red clover, grown from S§. P. I. No. 20468, plant 7;
total seed yield of plant, 1 gram,

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 59

7406 to 37420—Continued.

? 37409. Wild red clover from Chile, grown from S. P. I. No. 25487, plant
: 1; total seed yield of plant, 2.5 grams.

37410. North Dakota red clover; total seed yield of plant, 0.04 gram.

37411. Indiana mammoth red clover; total seed yield of plant, 2 grams.

37412. Indiana mammoth red clover ; total seed yield of plant, 0.2 gram.

37413. Perm, Russia, red clover, grown from S. P. I. No. 30910, plant 2;
total seed yield of plant, 0.9 gram.

37414. Missouri red clover; total seed yield of plant, 0.08 gram.

37415. Missouri red clover; total seed yield of plant, 0.32 gram.

37416. North Dakota red clover; total seed yield of plant, 1.2 grams.

37417. North Dakota red clover; total seed yield of plant, 0.8 gram.

37418. Individual selections from unnumbered Indiana plant; total
seed yield of plant, 2.1 grams.

37419. Individual selections from unnumbered Indiana plant; total seed
yield of plant, 1.8 grams.

37420. Individual selections from unnumbered Indiana plant; total seed
yield of plant, 1.55 grams.

37421 to 37444. Trirotium PRATENSE L. Red clover.

Seed from individual selections grown at the Iowa Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, Ames, Iowa, in the clover nursery ; seeded in the spring of
1912; seed gathered in the fall of 1913. The selections were made for
hardiness, drought resistance, and desirable forage and seed habits.

37421. Perennial Swiss red clover, grown from seed produced in North
Dakota ; total seed yield of plant, 6.9 grams.

37422. Orel, Russia, red clover, grown from S. P. I. No. 28036, plant 4;
total seed yield of plant, 7.6 grams.

37423. New York red clover; total seed yield of plant, 8.4 grams.
37424. New York red clover; total seed yield of plant, 9.8 grams.

37425. Indiana mammoth red clover; total seed yield of plant, 14.3
grams. r

37426. Indiana mammoth red clover; total seed yield of plant, 13.9
grams. ,

37427. Ohio red clover; total yield of plant, 3.6 grams.
37428. Ohio red clover; total] seed yield of plant, 6.4 grams.
37429. Missouri red clover; total seed yield of plant, 9.4 grams.

37430. Siberian drought-resistant red clover, grown from S. P. I. No.
32222, plant 1; total seed yield of plant, 2.1 grams.

$7431. Siberian drought-resistant red clover, grown from S. P. I. No.
32222, plant 14; total seed yield of plant, 6.9 grams.

37432. Individual selection; total seed yield of plant, 0.55 gram.

37433. Individua! selection of red clover; total seed — of plant, 8
grams.

37434. Individual selections of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 1; total
seed yield of plant 6.1 grams.

$7435. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 2; total
seed yield of plant, 7.7 grams,

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37421 to 37444—Continued. |
37436. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 3; total
seed yield of plant, 4.8 grams.

37437. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 4; total
seed yield of plant, 6.1 grams.

37438. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 5; total
seed yield of plant, 3.5 grams.

37439. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 6; total’
seed yield of plant, 3.9 grams.

37440. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 7; total
seed yield of plant, 5.5 grams.

37441. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 8; total
seed yield of plant, 4.2 grams. :

37442. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 9; tota.
seed yield of plant, 8.7 grams.

37443. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 10; total
seed yield of plant, 3.4 grams.

37444. Individual selection of red clover, grown from Iowa No. 11; total
seed yield of plant, 7.4 grams.

37445 to 37460. TriroLium PRATENSE L. Red clover.
Seed from individual selections grown at the North Dakota Agricultural
Experiment Station, Agricultural College, Fargo, N. Dak., in the clover —
nursery ; seeded in the spring of 1912, the seed being gathered in the fall —
of 1918. The selections were made for hardiness, drought resistance, and
desirable forage and seed habits. Z
37445. Chile red clover, grown from S. P. I. No. 13515, plant 7; total _
seed yield of plant, 18 grams. .
37446. North Dakota red clover; total seed yield of plant, 12 grams.
37447. North Dakota grown Sutton’s perennial red clover from Eng- %
land ; total seed yield of plant, 6.1 grams. -
37448. North Dakota grown from South Dakota red clover; total seed
yield of plant, 9 grams. .
87449. North Dakota grown perennial Swiss red clover; total seed 4
yield of plant, 6 grams.
37450. North Dakota grown Orel red clover; total seed yield of plant,
8 grams.
37451. Toten, Norway, red clover, grown from §. P. I. No. 27601, plant g
9; total seed yield of plant, 2 grams. S
37452. Hvinden’s, Norway red clover, grown from §8. P. I. No. 27602,
plant 4; total seed yield of plant, 4 grams.
37453. South Dakota grown Orel red clover, grown from S. P. I. No.
27465, plant 6; total seed yield of plant, 14 grams.
37454. Orel, Russia, red clover, grown from §. P. I. No. 28036, plant 5;
total seed yield of plant, 7 grams.
37455. New York red clover; total seed yield of plant, 11 grams.
3V456. Indiana mammoth red clover; total seed yield of plant, 50 grams.
37457. Ohio red clover; total seed yield of plant, 25 grams.
37458. Ohio red clover; total seed yield of plant, 16 grams,

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 661

74 45 to 37460—Continued.

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- 37459. Missouri red clover; total seed yield of plant, 7.1 grams.
37460. Delaware red clover; total seed yield of plant, 27 grams.

4 She Sw
37461. Cirrus sINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Jaffa orange.

¥ Seeds from selected fruits of the Jaffa orange. Purchased in London, Eng-
land. Received March, 1914.

¥

37462. Lycunis coronata Thunberg. Wild pink.
4 From Shanghai, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham.

37463 and 37464. Prunus CERASIFERA DIVARICATA (Ledeb.)
E Schneider.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by the Arnold Arboretum. Re-
ceived March 4, 1914.

“Seed from Botanic Gardens, Tiflis, February, 1914.”

“A deciduous tree with the same habit and general aspect as P. cerasifera;
neither does it appear to differ in the flowers or foliage. The fruit, however,
is smaller (about three-fourths of an inch across), yellow, and not indented
at the junction with the stalk. Probably this tree and P. cerasifera are only
varieties of one species. They flower at the same time and are not distinguish-
able then. There is an old specimen near the cactus house at Kew which is
probably one of the largest in the country. It is 25 feet high, 27 feet through,
a nd its trunk is 3 feet 8 inches in girth. Quite possibly trees may be growing
n various gardens as P. cerasifera. The trees at Kew have rarely borne fruits,
yut these are quite distinct from cherry plums (P. cerasifera). The species is
aid to be a native of the Caucasus, Persia, Macedonia, etc., and to have been
ntroduced in 1822.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
sles, vol. 2, p. 235, under P. divaricata.)

37465 to 37490.

3 From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for
____the Department of Agriculture. Received March 6, 1914.

Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

37465 to 37473. Diospyros Kaxz L. f. Persimmon.

37465. “(No. 1047. Near Lingpao, Honan, China, December 23,
1913.) A local variety of persimmon, being of small size, somewhat
angular in shape, of orange-red color; meat firm; can be dried for
winter uses. Chinese name Ssi fang shih tzii, meaning ‘square
persimmon.’ ”

37466. “(No. 1048. Near Lingpao, Honan, China, December 23,
1913.) A variety of persimmon said to be of large size, of flat
shape, but not having a circular incision; color orange-red; meat
soft and juicy; not a keeper; seedless. Chinese name J'a hung pao
Shih tzu, meaning ‘large red persimmon.’ ”

37467. “(No. 1049. Near Lingpao, Honan, China, December 23,
1913.) A variety of persimmon said to be of very large size;
fruits round and slightly tapering toward the apex; meat juicy and
Sweet; seedless. Chinese name Ou hsin shih tzi, meaning ‘ quince-
heart persimmon,’ ” ;

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62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. cee ax

37465 to 37490—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) a

37468. “(No. 1050. Near Lingpao, Honan, China, December 23, —
1913.) A variety of persimmon, said to be small, oblong in form,
of reddish color, seedless; can be kept for a long time. Chinese
name Chu kuan shih tzti, meaning ‘ bamboo-cwp persimmon.’ ”

37469. “(No. 1051. Near Lingpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) A
variety of persimmon small to medium in size, round and flattened
in shape; bears two furrows on top, which cross each other; color
orange-red, of sweet taste, seedless; can be dried. . Chinese name
Kuo kai shih teti, meaning ‘ pan-covered persimmon.’ ”

37470. “(No. 1052. Near Lingpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) A
variety of persimmon said be of round-oblong shape, of medium
size; meat juicy, color orange red, seedless. Chinese name Shut
ching shih tei, meaning ‘ water-well persimmon.’ ”

87471. “(No. 1053. Near Lingpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) A
variety of persimmon of round-oblong shape, medium in size, color
orange reddish, seedless ; meat sweet and firm; can be dried. Chi-
nese name Lien hsin shih tzti, meaning ‘lotus-heart persimmon,’ ”

37472. “(No. 1054. Near Lingpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) <A
variety of persimmon of round, flat shape, of medium size, color
reddish, seedless; meat not very juicy; can be dried for winter
uses. Chinese name Ching mien shih tet. meaning ‘ mirror-face
persimmon.’ ”

37473. “(No. 1055. Near Lingpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) A
variety of persimmon said to bear small fruits, color red, shape
round oblong. The tree is a seedling and of tall, vigorous growth;
it is said to bear but sparingly. May possibly have an abundance
of staminate flowers and be of value as a pollen bearer. Chinese
name Huo ching shih tei, meaning ‘ fiery spectacle persimmon.’ ”

387474. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Apricot.

“ (No. 1056. Near Lingpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) An apricot
said to bear large fruits, which are red cheeked on the side facing the
sun, while being of whitish color on the shaded side. The tree grows —
to a large size. Chinese name Ta hsing, meaning ‘big apricot.’ ”

37475 and 37476. ZizreHUS JUJUBA Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

37475. “(No. 1057. Near Lingnpao, Honan, December 23, 1913.) A

variety of jujube said to bear large fruits of dark brown-red color. —

Chinese name 7a tsao, meaning ‘ big jujube.’”

37476. “(No. 1058. Lingpao, Honan, December 24, 1913.) A vari- —
ety of jujube bearing very large fruits of dark brown-red color;
the meat is quite sweet, but of a loose structure. These jujubes —
often are as big as small hens’ eggs and are locally much used —
baked in bread. The trees are grown in large groves, and the
total acreage of them around Lingpao must run well into the hun-
dreds. Chinese name Ja hung tsao, meaning ‘large red jujube.’”

$7477. ForRSYTHIA SUSPENSA (Thunb.) Vahl.

““(No. 1059. Tahuashan, Shensi, China, December 29, 1913.) A va-
riety of golden bell, collected in dry, rocky places at an altitude higher
than 5,000 feet. Local name Lien ch’iao. Of value especially for the
drier sections of the United States.”

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914, 63

37465 to 37490—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
37478. ABELIA TRIFLORA R. Brown (7).

“(No. 1060. Tahuashan, Shensi, December 29, 1913.) A shrub, grow-
ing from 4 to 10 feet in height, mostly found on shady places; the old
wood becomes curiously grooved, bearing six longitudinal furrows. Of
value as an under shrub in large parks and grounds. Local name Liu
tung mu. Collected at an altitude higher than 5,000 feet.”

37479. EvoNYMUS ALATUS (Thunb.) Rupr.

“(No. 1061. Tahuashan, Shensi, December 29, 1913.) A cardinal’s-
cap, found in stony places, usually in semishady situations. The young
shoots are ornamented with four large corky wings. Collected at an
altitude higher than 5,000 feet.”

37480. KoLKWITZIA AMABILIS Graebner.

(No. 1062. Tahuashan, Shensi, December 29, 1913.) A shrub, grow-
ing from 4 to 6 feet in height, found in rocky places. Has the look of a
Spiraea, but the small fruits are spiny. Collected at an altitude higher
than 5,000 feet.”

37481. RuBus sp.

“(No. 1063. Tahuashan, Shensi, December 29, 1913.) An erect-grow-
ing Rubus, having the looks of a vigorous raspberry. Collected at an
altitude higher than 5,000 feet.”

37482. PoPuULUS sp. Poplar.

“ (No. 1064. Sianfu, Shensi, January 4, 1914.) <A variety of poplar of
fastigiate growth with a whitish bark and having apparently large leaves.
Of special value as a quick-growing tree for windbreaks. Seems to with-
stand alkali to a considerable degree, but apparently prefers a moist soil.
Local name Pai yang shu.”

37483. TAMARIX Sp. Tamarisk.

“(No. 1065. Sianfu, Shensi, January 6, 1914.) A tamarisk of large
growth, able to withstand drought and alkali to a great degree. Of value
especially for those semiarid sections of the United States where the
winters are not too severe. Chinese name Shan ch’un liu, meaning
‘mountain spring willow.’ ”

37484. ZiziPpHUS JUJUBA Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

“(No. 1066. Sianfu, Shensi, January 6, 1914.) <A variety of jujube
of very gnarled and zigzag growth. The fruits are said to be round,
medium size, shining brown-red and of sweet taste. Chinese name So
tsao, meaning ‘tasteful jujube.’ Obtained from Mr. J. A. Ross, post-
master at Sianfu.”

_ $7485. MAGNOLIA DENUDATA Desr. Magnolia.
(Magnolia yulan Desf.)

“ (No. 1067. Sianfu, Shensi, January 6, 1914.) A magnolia said to
bear very large white flowers; this variety grows to large size and is
grafted on a wild stock. Chinese name Pai yi lan.”

37486. MALUS sp. Crab apple.

“(No. 1068. Sianfu, Shensi, January 6, 1914.) A variety of orna:
mental crab apple, growing to be a large tree. Flowers said to be single,
of reddish pink color, and individually of large size. Chinese name Has
Yang, meaning ‘sea pear.’”

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64

37465 to 37490—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

37491 and 37492. .
From Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D, Shamel, and Wilson ~

Quoted notes by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37487 and 37488. MERATIA PRAECOX (L.) Rehd. and Wilson. 4
(Chimonanthus fragrans Lindl.) Winter-sweet.

37487. “(No. 1069. Sianfu, Shensi, January 8, 1914.) A variety of —
Chinese allspice, bearing large dark-yellow, waxy flowers of a 1
remarkably strong sweet scent. Much used for forcing as dwarfed —

pot plants. Of value as a winter flowering shrub for the mild-
wintered sections of the United States. Chinese name Su hsin la

mei, meaning ‘ pure-heart allspice.” (See also S. P. I. Nos. 37522

to 37524.) |

37488. “(No. 1070. Sianfu, Shensi, January 8, 1914.) <A variety of —
Chinese allspice, bearing large pale, waxy yellow flowers, less —
strongly scented than the preceding, No. 1069 [S. P. I. 37487], but
used for similar purposes. Chinese name Pai yi wan la mei, —
meaning ‘ white jade cup allspice.’ Could be very well utilized by
American florists as a finely perfumed forcing flower for the winter
holidays for the milder sections of the United States.” (See also
S. P. I. Nos. 37522 to 37524.)

37489. ZizIpHUS JUJUBA Miller. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

(No. 1071. Sianfu, Shensi, January 8, 1914.) Tortuosissima. A va-
riety of jujube, grown as an ornamental tree of medium dimensions in
Chinese gardens, having most remarkably gnarled, twisted, and crooked
branches. The fruits are said to be of good flavor, though not large.
Chinese name Lung chao tzu shu, meaning ‘ dragon’s-claw thorn tree.’
Obtained from Mrs. A. G. Shorrock, English Baptist Mission at Sianfu.”

37490. Rosa sp. Rose.

“(No, 1072. Sianfu, Shensi, January 8, 1914.) A local Chinese variety
of rose, bearing very large flowers of an old-fashioned real rose color and
possessing a faint fragrance. Belongs probably to the group of perpetual
bloomers and retains its large and handsome foliage until very late in —
winter. Chinese name Yiieh chi mu tan, meaning ‘monthly peony rose.’ —
Obtained from Mrs. A. G. Shorrock, English Baptist Mission at Sianfu. —
Of special value for the drier sections of the United States where the
summers are hot and the winters mild.”

:

Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry... Received March 10, 1914.

87491. CAMPOMANESIA GUAVIROBA (DC.) Benth. and Hook. f. Guabiroba.

“(No. 92a. Sitio, Minas Geraes. January 28, 1914.) A wild myrtace-
ous fruit called guabiroba by the natives. The plant is 10 to 12 feet high,
upright in growth. The fruits are oblate in form, an inch in diameter,
orange yellow when ripe, containing one or two perfect seeds and several
abortive ones, surrounded by white, melting pulp, of rather acid and
guavalike flavor. For trial in California and Florida.”

37492. EUGENIA KLOTZSCHIANA Berg. Pera do campo.

“(No. 97a. Sitio, Minas Geraes, January 28, 1914.) Pera do campo,
or cabacinha do campo. Seeds obtained from plants on the campo,
kilometers below town.” See S. P. I. No. 37392 for description.

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$7493 and 37494.
- From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Mr. George C. Gemmell. Received
March 3, 1914. ;

37493. BRADBURYA SDP.

“A yine found running over the ground bearing lavender-colored flowers
with a violet center. Flowers the shape of a sweet pea, about 2 to 3
inches across, flowering in July. Has a small pod similar to a bean.
Collected at Agua Kente, about the center of the State of Goyaz.”
(Gemmell. )

37494, (Undetermined. )

“An ornamental vine found growing on a tree to a height of 20 feet,
bearing large, scarlet flowers the shape of a sweet pea, about 5 inches
across. Flowering in July. Pod about 5 inches long, 1 inch wide, con-
_ taining from three to five seeds. One flower on a stem. Collected at

Agua Kente, about the center of the State of Goyaz.” (Gemmeill.)

37495 to 37499. Berrseris spp. Barberry.

From Dublin, Ireland. Presented by the director, Royal Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin. Received March 7, 1914.

37495. BERBERIS GAGNEPAINI Schneider.

See S. P. I. No. 32701 for previous introduction.

“An evergreen shrub with clustered stems, free from down in all its
parts, at present 2 to 3 feet high (perhaps ultimately 4 or 5 feet), the
branches set with 3-parted spines one-half to three-fourths inch long.
Leaves of firm texture, 14 to 3 inches long, one-fourth to one-third inch
wide, linear lanceolate. tapering to a fine point, dark dull green, the
margins undulated and set with slender forward-pointing teeth. Flow-
ers in clusters of about six (sometimes 10 or 12) at each tuft of leaves,
each flower on a slender stalk one-half to three-fourths inch long, bright
yellow, one-half inch across. Berry black, covered with blue bloom,
oval, one-third to five-eighths inch long, one-fourth inch wide.

“Native of Szechwan, China, introduced for Messrs. Veitch by Wilson
about 1904. This barberry is one of the most promising of Wilson’s
introductions from China, being evergreen, of compact, neat habit, and
flowering abundantly. Allied to Berberis hookeri, it is of more graceful
habit. It is quite hardy at Kew, and free growing. It flowers in late
May.” (W.J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1,
p. 241.)

37496. BERBERIS PRATTII Schneider.

o> ~ A barberry, allied to Berberis polyantha, with salmon-red, globose ber-
ries, oblong obovate, reticulate, thinner leaves, entire or with few spiny

~~ teeth, and narrow panicles, up to 6 inches long. Differs from polyantha,
which has much thicker leaves with a very fine and narrow reticulation,
broader, looser inflorescences, shorter bracts, and rather long-styled
fruits, swollen and elliptical when dry. Lr teas from SOREN CY in

66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, a

37495 to 3'7499—Continued. oe

37497. BERBERIS SUBCAULIALATA Schneider.

“Very similar in general aspect to B. stapfiana, but distinguished by
its distinctly angled branchlets, larger leaves, and translucent yellowish ~
green fruits, suffused with red. Native of Tibet and western China.” —
(New Garden Plants of 1913, Kew Bulletin.)

37498. BERBERIS HOOKERI Lemaire.

“This Berberis from the mountains of tropical Asia is a hardy, ever-
green bush, which attains a height of 10 feet. It is an evergreen of most
beautiful aspect, with brown branches, a very dark green, dense foliage,

~ and long, slender, 3-parted spines. The leaves grow in clusters and are
about 3 or 4 inches long, with sharp, prickly points and numerous fine
serratures, ending in a straight point on each side. On the upper side —
they are rich, bright green, turning to a claret color in the autumn, ©
and are remarkably netted. On the under side they are pale green and
shining. The flowers are large and deep yellow in color.” (Paxton, —
Flower Garden, vol. 1, p. 12 and 79.)

37499. BERBERIS WILSONAE Hemsley.
See S. P. I. No. 29959 for previous introduction.

“An elegant deciduous (sometimes partly evergreen) shrub, 2 to 4 feet
high, of spreading habit, and usually more in diameter. Branches com- —
paratively thin, reddish brown, slightly downy, armed with slender,
3-parted spines, one-half to three-fourths of an inch long, and red when ~
young. Leaves as a rule less than 1 inch long, mostly oblanceolate, and —
either rounded or sharply pointed at the apex; otherwise entire, or occa- _
sionally three lobed at the apex; smooth, conspicuously veined, gray-green —
above, somewhat glaucous beneath. Flowers small, pale yellow, borne —
2 to 6 together in fascicles or short racemes. Berries roundish, coral or ©
salmon red, somewhat translucent, borne very abundantly.

“ Native of western China; discovered and introduced about 1904 by
Mr. E. H. Wilson, after whose wife it is named. This is one of the most
charming new introductions from western China, of neat yet elegant
habit, and most noteworthy for its prettily colored, abundant berries. —
The leaves are said by Wilson to assume brilliant tints in autumn.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 252- j |
2538.)

3'7500. Pyrus CALLERYANA Decaisne. | } Pear.

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. W. J. Tutcher, superintendent,
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received February 28, 1914.

“Pyrus calleryana is a widely distributed species [in China] and seems not :
uncommon on the mountains at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,500 meters. It is
easily recognizable by its comparatively small crenate leaves, like the inflores-
cence glabrous or nearly glabrous, and by its small flowers with 2, rarely 3,
styles. When unfolding, most specimens show a loose and thin tomentum on ©
the under side of the leaves, which usually soon disappears. ... The species —
was introduced by E. H. Wilson to the Arnold Arboretum in 1908 and the young ~
plants seem to be hardy here.” (Alfred Rehder, Proceedings of the American —
Academy, vol. 50, no. 10, p. 287, 1915.) Pa

Distribution—The Provinces of Shantung, Kwangtung, and Kiangsu, in
China. |

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_ 37501. Lansrum pomesticum Jack. | Duku.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director of the Botanical Garden,
Received March 6, 1914.

See S. P. I. No. 24433 for previous introduction and description.

87502. Merreomza crrowers (DC.) Kuntze.
(Desmodium gyroides DC.)

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. C. J. J. Van Hall, Department
- of Agriculture. Received March 6, 1914.

“This is the most valuable of the many species of Desmodium known to us
at present. It grows in bushy form and produces many leaves; it can also be
cut to any height, and lives a long time. Desmodium gyroides is to be found in
the neighborhood of Plaboeanratoe, up to 2,500 feet. It produces a quantity of
seed which is very small, and it is therefore advisable to sow it in lines. The
seed will germinate in about a fortnight. One drawback to the use of this
plant, however, is that often many of the young plants die shortly after they
appear above the ground for some reason which has not yet been satisfactorily
explained.
“This Desmodium is considered to be a very good manurial plant for coffee
and hevea plantations, since it produces numerous leaves which form a fairly
thick humus layer. It does not suffer from any disease; the only fault to be
found with it is that some of the plants, after being pruned a couple of times,
may be attacked by Corticiwm salmonicolor. If the injured plants be removed
immediately, however, there is no fear of any harm being done to the culti-
vated plants.” (Kew Bulletin, 1914, p. 24.)

37503. Hoxcus sorenum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Northern Nigeria, West Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Shelley, London,
England. Received March 7, 1914.

“Guinea corn or dower. This corn forms the staple article of diet of millions
of African negroes. It is very prolific and seems to thrive best in the Tropics,
though it is possible that it may be acclimated to grow in the Temperate Zone.
The stalks sometimes attain a height of 20 feet. These stalks can be used for
forage and basket making.” (Shelley.)

37504 to 37507.

From Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D.
Stearns, Governor of American Samoa. Received March 3, 1914.

Quoted notes by Commander Stearns.
37504. (Undetermined. )
“ Magugu. A small size tree; grows very thick.”
37505. Brxa ORELLANA L, . Arnotto.
“Toa. Useful for red dye from the seeds.”
37506. AGLAIA EDULIS (Roxb.) A. Gray.
“ Lagaan.”

37507. GYNOPOGON BRACTEOLOSA (Rich.) Schumann,
(Alyzia bracteolosa Rich.)

“Gau. A vine suitable for hedge.”

68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. > ae

27508. Capriota pacrrton (L.) Kuntze. Giant Bermuda grass.
(Cynodon dactylon Pers.)

Grown at Arlington, Va.; and Biloxi, Miss.

“Giant Bermuda grass. A very large, vigorous form of Bermuda grass, —
which at Biloxi, Miss., grows to a height of 20 inches and in a single season
produces superficial stolons 15 feet long. The original of this variety has been —
lost. It was sent to Arlington from the greenhouse under §. P. I. No. 24434,
but its association with that number was probably entirely accidental.” (C. V.
Piper.) .

37509 to 37516. Corocasta ESCULENTA (L.) Schott. Dasheen.

Grown at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla., season of
19138.

Quoted notes by R. A. Young.
37509 to 37512,

“The propagating material of these strains consists of tubers from a
single plant of S. P. I. No. 15395.”

37509. “A selected Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh of the corm —
when cooked is mealy, of good flavor, and yellowish in color, not
becoming darker on exposure to the air.”

87510. “A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh |
of the corm when cooked is mealy, of good flavor, and creamy —
white in color.”

37511. “A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh ~
of the corm when cooked is mealy, slightly nutty, and almost white
in color.’ Z

837512. “A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh
of the corm when cooked is mealy, slightly nutty, and grayish ©
white in color.”

37513. “A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh of
the corm when cooked is fairly mealy, of good flavor, and grayish white
to light violet in color. (Propagating material of this strain was se-—
lected from S. P. I. Nos. 15382, 15395, and 19224.)”

37514. “A selected strain of dasheen in which the flesh of the corm
when cooked is mealy, slightly nutty, and violet-colored. (Propagat-
ing material for this strain was taken from several selected hills of
S. P. I. No. 19224).”

37515 and 37516.

“ Propagating material for these strains was selected from several
hills of S. P. I. No. 15382.”

37515. “A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh

of the corm when cooked is mealy, of good flavor, and cream white
in color.”

37516. “A selected strain of the Trinidad dasheen in which the flesh
of the corm when cooked is mealy, slightly nutty, and grayish
white in color.”

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37517 to 87521. Oryza sariva L. Rice.

From Vercelli, Italy. Presented by the director, Rice Experiment Station.
Received March 4, 1914.

37517. “Common native variety. Source, Santhia (Novara). Very
fertile soils, highest production, matures first decade in October.”

37518. “Var. sekiyama. Source, Vercelli. In most fertile soils, highest
production, matures at the end of September.”

37519. “ Variety native early No. 2. Source, Santhia (Novara). Fertile
soils, medium production, matures at the end of September.”

atus0. Native early No. 3. Source, Santhia (Novara). Soils of me-
dium fertility, production medium, matures second decade in Sep-
tember.”

37521. “Variety Sancino. Source, Vercelli. Fertile soils, good produc-
tion, matures second decade in September.”

37522 to 37548.
From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultu-
ral Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received March 14, 1914.

Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

$7522 to 37524. Mrratra pRAECOX (L.) Rehd. and Wilson.
(Chimonanthus fragrans Lindl.) Winter-sweet.

37522. “(No. 1076. January 13, 1914.) A variety of the Chinese
allspice, having large flowers, the outer petals of which are broad
and dark waxy yellow, while the inner ones are brownish red
striped, very fragrant. Chinese name Hu ?i la mei, meaning ‘ fox-
paw allspice.’ Of value as a flowering shrub for the mild-wintered
sections of the United States.” See also S. P. I. Nos. 37487 and
37488.

37523. “(No. 1077. January 13, 1914.) A variety of the Chinese
allspice, being a variety of the preceding number [S. P. I. 37522],
flowers smaller, petals less broad and more pointed, inner petals
darker colored, possesses a very agreeable, hyacinthlike fragrance.
Chinese name Chien pan hu ti la mei, meaning ‘ narrow-petaled
fox-paw allspice. Of value as a flowering shrub for the mild-
wintered sections of the United States.”

$7524. “(No. 1078. January 13, 1914.) A variety of Chinese all-
spice, having small flowers of rather dark yellow color, strongly
scented; apparently the wild type. Chinese name Kou ying la
mei, meaning ‘dog-fly allspice.’ Of value as a garden shrub in
mild-wintered climates.”

37525 to 37539. DiospyrRos KAKI L, f. Persimmon.

37525. “(No. 1081. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of medium
size, round shape, orange-yellow color, and seedless; can be either
dried or kept fresh for a long time. Chinese name Fén niu hsin
shih tz, meaning ‘ rosy oxheart persimmon.’ ”

37526. “(No. 1082. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be much like
the preceding [No. 37525], but somewhat smaller and of brighter
color. Chinese name Fé shih tzii, meaning ‘rosy persimmon.’ ”

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37522 to 37548—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 4

37527. “(No. 1083. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20,1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of medium ~
size, somewhat square at base, but rounded off at the top, of yel- —
lowish color, seedless, not a good keeper. Chinese name J shéng ©
shih tet, meaning ‘ early persimmon.’ ”

37528. “(No. 1084. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of medium
size, Square at base, but tapering toward the top; of yellowish
eolor, seedless ; can be either dried or kept fresh for a considerable
time. The trees generally are heavy bearers. Chinese name
CWin shih tzu, meaning ‘Chin persimmon.’ ”

87529. “(No. 1085. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of small
size, round shape with rounded-off top, of reddish color and seed-
less; can be either dried or kept fresh for a long time. Chinese
name Mien tan shih tei, meaning ‘ ball-of-flour persimmon.’ ”

37530. “(No. 1086. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be rather
small, square at base but tapering toward top, of red color, and
seedless; can be either dried or kept fresh for several months.
Chinese name Hung shih tet, meaning ‘red persimmon.’ The bark
of an old tree of this variety is characteristically smooth and of
an ashy white color.”

37531. “(No. 1087. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of elon-
gated shape, square at base, of reddish color, seedless; can be
either dried or kept fresh for a long time. Chinese name Ch’iu
chien ting shih tzi, meaning ‘ autumn-ripening persimmon.’ ”

37532. “(No. 1088. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20,1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of medium
size, of angular shape, and yellowish color; calyx very large. The
trees are of spreading growth and are prolific bearers. Chinese
name Kou pu ch’th shih tzti, meaning ‘ no-dog-can-eat-them-all per-
simmon.’ ”

37533. “(No. 1089. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of small
to medium size, round shape, yellow color, and seedless; can be
either dried or kept fresh for a long time. When not picked,
many of the fruits dry on the tree. Chinese name Kua kan shih
tzi, meaning ‘ persistent persimmon.’ ”

$7534. “(No. 1090. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu- —
ary 20, 1914.) A variety of Chinese persimmon, said to be of
large size, of flat shape, with an incision running horizontally
around, of orange-yellow color, and seedless. Chinese name Chung
tai shih tei, meaning ‘ double-stage persimmon.’ This variety is
apparently identical with TJ’amopan.”

37535. “(No. 1091. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be of —
large size, round-oblong shape, and yellowish color; contains but
few seeds, and possesses a very agreeable sweet flavor. A superior

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522 to 37548—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

quality of dried persimmon can be made from it. Chinese name
jiu hsin shih tzii, meaning ‘ oxheart persimmon.’ ”

37536. “(No. 1092. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be medium
to large in size, round-oblong in shape, with four vertically running
furrows, of orange color, and seedless; can be dried. Chinese
name Chien ting shih tet, meaning ‘ pointed-top persimmon.’ ”

37537. “(No. 1093. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be large, of
tapering form, but square at base, of red color, seedless; can be
either dried or kept fresh for a long time. Chinese name Shao
shih tzu, meaning ‘ fire-red persimmon.’ ”

$7538. “(No. 1094. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be of medium
size, of somewhat square, flattened shape, yellow, seedless; can be
dried. Chinese name Man érh shih tzii, meaning ‘ meaty’ or ‘ solid
persimmon.’ ”

37539. “(No. 1095. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 20, 1914.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be small,
of round-oblong shape, color quite red, seedless; can be kept fresh
almost throughout the winter. Chinese name Huo kuan shih tzii,
meaning ‘ fire-pot persimmon.’ ”

$7540. Ditospyros Lotus L.

“(No. 1096. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. January 20, 1914.)
The original wild form of the North Asiatic persimmon, from which prob-
~ ably nearly all cultivated varieties of so-called oriental persimmons have

been developed. The fruits are small, of globular shape and yellowish
green color; taste sour and astringent; full of seeds. The tree occurs on
gently sloping mountain sides and on the edges of loess ravines; it is
able apparently to stand a great amount of drought. Of medium dimen-
sions, inclined to be low branched, bark fairly smooth and scaly, of an
ashy color. Locally it is sparingly used as a stock for cultivated varie-
_ ties. Chinese name Yeh shih tzi, meaning ‘ wild persimmon.’ ”
For an illustration of a Chinese persimmon orchard, see Plate X.
37541. EUONYMUS RADICANS acuTus Rehder.

“(No. 1097. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. January 20,
1914.) A variety of cardinal’s-cap, the nonfruiting branches of which
_ dimb up against walls and tree trunks. Leaves of glossy green and
bronze-red color, persistent throughout the winter. Thrives best in full
sun. Chinese name Tung ch’ing, meaning ‘ winter green.’ Of value as a
_ Wall cover plant for mild-wintered regions.”

_ $7542. PopuLus TOMENTOSA Carr. Poplar.

_ “(No. 1098. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. January 20,
_ 1914.) The white poplar of North China, growing to large size and to
_ old age on congenial spots. Loves somewhat sheltered locations on
-_ Joess lands or along rivulets on rich but well-drained soil. Of special
value as an avenue tree for the milder parts of the semiarid belt in the
United States. Chinese name Ta pai yang shu, meaning ‘big white
poplar tree.’”

7 . SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37522 to 37548—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
37548. Diospyros KAKI L, f. Persimmon.
“(No. 1099. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. January 20,

1914.) A variety of Chinese persimmon, said to be square at base, with —
rounded-off top, has vertically running grooves, color orange-red, seed-

less; can be kept fresh for some time, but is not fit to be dried. Chinese >

name Man tien hung shih tet, meaning ‘ fleshy sky-red persimmon.’ ”

37544. SYRINGA sp. Lilac.

“(No. 1100. From mountains near Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Janu-
ary 21, 1914.) A lilae of small slender growth, found on a stony moun: |
tain slope at an elevation of about 3,000 feet; apparently rare.” b

37545. LONICERA sp. ’ Honeysuckle.

““(No. 1101. From mountains near Nantotchu, south of Sianfu. Jan-
uary 21, 1914.) A bush honeysuckle of open growth, having hairy leaves
and flowering apparently very early. Found on dry, shady places at alti-
tudes between 2,000 and 4,000 feet.”

37546. EUONYMUS RADICANS AcuUTUS Rehder.

“(No. 1102. Village of Yatzeko, south of Sianfu. January 22, 1914.)
Collected from a specimen having a trunk as thick as a man’s arm.
These fruiting branches may perhaps supply very shapely bushes when
rooted and kept free from climbing shoots. Of special value for the
mild-wintered sections of the United States. See also remarks under
No. 1097 [S. P. I. 37541].”

37547 and 37548. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. Chestnut.

37547. “(No. 1103. Village of Yatzeko, south of Sianfu. January
22, 1914.) A variety of Chinese chestnut, said to have large
fruits; is locally being propagated by top grafting. Apparently
very resistant to the bark fungus. This variety might be tested
in experiments to see whether it retains its resistance to the dis- :
ease after having been grafted on American stock.” ;

37548. “(No. 2005a. January 14, 1914.) A remarkable large variety
of Chinese chestnut, coming from a mountainous district one day’s
journey to the south of Sianfu. The trees are said to be low
branched and not at all of tall growth. Chinese name K’uei li tat,
meaning ‘superior’ or ‘first-class chestnut seeds.’ ”

fem

37549 to 37553. Hoxcus sorcuum L. | Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.) 7
From German Hast Africa. Presented by Usumbwa Co., Nyembe Bulungwa,
Tabora. Received March 5, 1914. 5
37549. Kalundi-1 37552. Kalundi-2,
37550. Utembe. 87558. M. *
37551. Holongo waza.

3'7554. PrincLEa ANTISCORBUTICA Brown. Kerguelen cabbage.
From Havre, France. Presented by Mr. René HE. Bossiére. Received Feb-

ruary 27, 1914.
From Kerguelen Island,

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“This species of Pringlea is exceedingly abundant over all of the Falklatd
Islands, ascending the hills up to 1,400 feet, but only attaining its usual large
size close to the sea, where it is invariably the first plant to greet the voyager.
Its rhizomata, often 3 or 4 feet long, lie along the ground; they are some-
times 2 inches in diameter, full of spongy and fibrous substances intermixed,
of a half-woody texture, with the flavor’of horse-radish, and bear at the
extremity large heads of leaves, sometimes 18 inches across, so like those of
the common cabbage that if growing in a garden with their namesake they
would not excite any particular attention. The outer leaves are coarse, loosely
placed, and spreading; the inner form a dense white heart that tastes like
mustard and cress, but much coarser. The whole foliage abounds with essential
oil of pale-yellow color, highly pungent, confined in vessels that run parallel
with the veins of the leaf, and which are very conspicuous on making a trans-
verse section of the head.” (Hooker, Flora Antarctica, p. 240.)

37555 and 37556.

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricul-
tural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant
Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., March 4, 1914.

Rooted cuttings; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

37555. PHYLLOSTACHYS PUBERULA NIGRA (Lodd.) Houzeau. Bamboo.
(Phyllostachys nigra Munro.)

“(No. 1073. January 10, 1914.) A bamboo having black canes, grow-
ing from 15 to 20 feet high. Of very pleasing appearance when planted
against a wall and care is taken that the plantation does not become too
dense. Chinese name Mei chu chih.”

37556. BAMBOS sp. Bamboo.

“(No. 1074. January 10, 1914.) A bamboo, growing only 1 to 3 feet
high, having fairly broad leaves and but thin stems. It seems to like a
situation where the soil does not become too dry. Of special value as a
a bank binder and a ground cover plant for the mild-wintered sections of
' the United States. Chinese name Lo han chu chih.”

37557. Orniopocon sapronicus (L. f.) Ker-Gawler.

From Rome, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen. Received March
16, 1914.

“Seeds of a liliaceous plant, used extensively to form carpets or lawns under
the trees or in the open; requires no cutting, as it never grows higher than
} 4 or 5 inches. If planted closely it makes a very fine lawn, which requires
little watering and which does well in the shade. The berries resemble those
of Convallaria and are of a splendid sky blue, looking like beads made of lapis
luzuli.” (Hisen.) é

3 558. CHAENOMELES LAGENARIA CATHAYENSIS (Hemsl.) Rehder.
er Quince.
(Cydonia cathayensis Hemsl.)
From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received March 18, 1914.

: mg taken from a sample fruit sent in by Mr. Meyer, November 1, 1913.
yi

74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, a

37559. AMYGDALUS PEDUNCULATA Pallas.
(Prunus pedunculata Maxim.)

From Chita, Transbaikal, Siberia. Presented by Mr. M. M. Timogowitsch.
Received March 14, 1914.
Distribution—A shrub found in the region around Lake Baikal in south-
eastern Siberia and in northeastern Mongolia.

37560 to 37562. Brrsertis spp. Barberry.

From Madrid, Spain. Presented by the curator, Botanic Garden, Madrid.
Received March 19, 1914.
37560. BERBERIS MACRACANTHA Schrader,
37561. X BERBERIS NEUBERTI Lemaire.

“This species of Berberis is a hybrid between Berberis aquifolium and
B. vulgaris. The branches are grayish brown, without spines, and up-
right. The leaves are simple, oval or ovate, sometimes with one or two
smaller leaflets. They are 13 inches to 8 inches in length, spiny or
setulose dentate, and dark grayish green above. The flowers are borne
in racemes. This species of Berberis is hardy in the north, but the leaves
are not persistent.” (Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.)

“The older leaves are alternate, solitary, evergreen, and in form, color,
and substance like those of the common holly. In the axils of some of
these are borne tufts of leaves resembling those of the common Berberis,
not only in their tufted arrangement, but also in their form, texture,
serration, and deciduous character. The leaves of the common Berberis,
however, are all simple, while many of these are ternate, some palmately,
others pinnately so (i. e., the three leaflets are either stalked or sessile).
The hollylike leaves we take to be exaggerated representatives of the
palmately divided spines that are commonly met with in the barberry.
A similar exaggeration of development is manifested in the ternate leaves.
We are indebted to Mr. Nicholson for the identification of this Berberis
with that called in German nurseries B. neubertt X, which originated in
A. N. Baumann’s nursery at Bollweiler, in Alsace, as an accidental cross
between the purple-leaved variety of B. vulgaris and the common Mahonia
(B. aquifolium). The explanation of the singular conformation of the
plant, with some of the leaves evergreen, others deciduous, is thus
furnished by its mixed parentage.” (Gardeners’ Chronicle, June 26, 1886.)

»

37562. BERBERIS sp.
37563. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Songdo, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Rev. W. G. Cram, the Anglo- :
Korean School. Received March 19, 1914.

White Manchurian soy bean.
37564 and 37565. Viena spp.

From Paris, France. Procured from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received |
February 21, 1914.

37564. VIGNA CYLINDRICA (Stickman) Skeels. ; Cowpea. |
Received as Dolichos, long Tonkin bean.
37565. VIGNA SESQUIPEDALIS (L.) Fruwirth. Asparagus bean.

“ Received as extra long-podded Dolichos. This is a buff-seeded variety |
_ of the asparagus or yard-long bean.” (W. J. Morse.)

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37566. SoLaANuM QUITOENSE Lam.
~ From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. Frederic W. Goding, Ameri-

a can consul general. Received March 23, 1914.

“ Naranjilla. A native fruit of Ecuador. Seeds obtained from a small fruit
_ resembling an orange, with a diameter of a trifle more than an inch, very sour,
_ but used locally for salads and refreshing drinks. Also delicious ices are pre-
- pared with its juice. The tree grows to a height of 4 or 5 feet in a moderately
warm climate, a few hundred feet above the sea level.” (Goding.)

- 37567. Curysopocon acicuLatus (Retz.) Trinius.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Dr. E. V. Wilcox, Hawaii Agricul-
tural Experiment Station. Received March 12, 1914.
Native Pilipiliula.
“This grass is almost exclusively used for lawns at Hongkong, where it is
known as lovilovi grass. Although rather coarse, it is the most satisfactory
_ grass yet found on the thin soil at Hongkong. When the grass is ready to go
to seed, however, it is very objectionable on account of the sharp-pointed fruits,
which stick to the clothing wherever they touch it. The grass is also abundant
in the Philippines and in India. It makes excellent pasturage, but the objec-
tionable features are such that it is doubtful whether it should be introduced in
- this country. The present supply of seed has been secured for the purpose of
_ testing in Florida under conditions which will not permit of its spreading until
opportunity has been given to determine whether its good qualities will out-
_ weigh its bad.” (C. V Piper.)
Distribution—Generally distributed throughout tropical Asia, the Polynesian
islands, and in Australia.

87568 and 37569. SrcaLe cEREALE L. Rye.
| From Chita, Transbaikal, Siberia. Presented by Mr. A. Savary, director,
Central Experiment Station, Transbaikal. Received March 14, 1914.

«4 Spring rye from the neighborhood of the county seat, Verkhne Udinsk, har-
vested in the year 1913.” (Savary.)

$7570 to 37576.
From Vladivostok, Siberia. Presented by Mr. John F. Jewell, American
consul. Received March 16, 1914.
Seeds grown in the Ussuri district along the Ussuri Railroad; quoted notes
by Mr. Jewell.
? 37570 to 37574. Sova MAx (L.) Piper. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
37570. “ No. 1. Chinese bean, grown in the village of Chernigovka
by P. J. Monostirniy.”
37571. “No. 2. Chinese bean, grown in the village of Petrovka.”

37572, “No. 3. Chinese bean, grown by St. Troitzky monastery at
Shmakovka.”

37573. “ No. 4. Yellow bean, Ko-yi.”

37574. “No. 5. Khei.”

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

37570 to 37576—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. J. F. J ewell.)
37575. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight. Adzuki bean.

“No. 6. No special name for these beans.”

37576. PHASEOLUS AUREUS Roxb. Mung bean. ‘

“No. 7. Nogti.”

37577. Carica PAPAYA L. Papaya.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon. Re- |
ceived March 11, 1914.

“One of these ‘seedless’ fruits has now perfected 26 and the other 35 seeds
and at the same time we are still getting plenty of entirely vacant fruits. After
all, seedlessness is no especial virtue in a papaya, even though the normal fruit
found here bears always a double handful, several hundred at least, but has
the undoubted value of decreasing the size of the placental cavity and greatly
increasing the thickness of the flesh. Most of our seedless plants have had a
rind of 30 to 32 millimeters in thickness as against an average of 12 to 15
millimeters of the unimproved kinds. These figures are by measurement and
not by guess. If prolificacy be a trait worth cultivating, then this variety has
it in a superlative degree. Only about 16 months from the seed, we are now
eating the last of the third crop, aggregating (for the three) about 100 fruits,
and a fourth crop is due to begin to ripen in about one month. The greater
part of the first crop I have sold at the rate of $15 per hundred, although, as
I indicated to you before, the greatly reduced size of the subsequent crops
would depreciate their market value. Still another freak development I notice,
that would make the fixation of the variety even by vegetative means a matter
of doubt, is a sudden variation in form, the present crop showing a pre-
ponderance of oblong fruits, while a few are as round as a pomelo. This is a
feature, however, that I surmise may lie much within the control of the culti-
vator. The immense size of the fruits and their position, one bearing down
upon the other, has an undoubted tendency to elongate them. Careful thinning,
I am of the opinion, would modify this to the extent of producing fruits more
nearly round; that is a desideratum.” (Lyon.)

37578 to 37600.
From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by the Royal Botanic Garden. Re-
ceived February 25, 1914.
37578 to 37581. ASPARAGUS spp. Asparagus.
37578, ASPARAGUS GONOCLADUS Baker. -
37579. ASPARAGUS GRACILIS Royle.
37580. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Baker.
5 37581. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS Thunberg.
37582 and 37583. Sorbus spp.
37582. SoRBUS ALNIFOLIA (Sieb. and Zuce.) Koch,
(Crataegus alnifolia Sieb. and Zuce.)

“A deciduous tree of rather slender, erect habit. ultimately 40 to 50
feet high; branchlets furnished with short silky hairs when quite
young. Leaves of thin texture; 14% to 3 inches long, three-fourths
of an inch to 13 inches wide; the apex pointed, the base rounded,
margins double toothed ; nerves parallel in 7 to 12 pairs; silky hairy 4

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3757 8 to 37 600—Continued.
beneath when young, becoming smooth later; stalk one-half to three-
fourths inch long. Flowers white, one-half inch in diameter, pro-
duced during May in corymbs 2 to 3 inches across; calyx and flower
stalks silky. Fruit one-third to one-half inch long, oval, bright red.

z no calyx adhering at the top.

* Native of Japan and Chosen (Korea); put in cultivation by Mr.
Spath of Berlin about 1892, but may have been known before. It
is one of the neatest and most pleasing of the Micromeles group,
and is very appropriately named. The leaves are bright green be-
neath, and bear a close resemblance to those of an alder. Fine crops

: of fruits ripen, and they become very brightly colored, and remain

long on the tree, but only a small proportion contain good seeds.

Very deserving of cultivation.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs

Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 272, under Pyrus alnifolia.)

37583. SorBUS ARIA SALICIFOLIA Myrin. Whitebeam.

“A tree usually 30 to 45 feet high in gardens, but occasionally
met with 60 to 80 feet high; main branches more or less erect;
young branchlets clothed with loose white down, becoming nearly
smooth and lustrous dark brown by winter, and furnished with pale,
wartlike excrescences. Leaves with 8 to 13 pairs of parallel ribs.
oval or obovate; 2 to 4 inches long, half to two-thirds as wide;
usually tapering, but sometimes rounded at the base, pointed or
rounded at the apex; margins doubly toothed; upper surface bright
green, smooth except when quite young; always covered with a close
white felt beneath; stalk one-half to 1 inch long. Flowers dull
white, heavy scented, about one-half inch across, and produced
toward the end of May in corymbs 2 to 3 inches across; stalks and
calyx covered with white down. Fruit oval or roundish, one-third to
one-half inch long, scarlet-red, specked with brownish dots.

“ Native of the British Isles and pretty general over Europe; also
found in some of its forms in Asia Minor and North Africa. There
is no tree more characteristic of the chalk hills of Britain or more
beautiful in regard to foliage and fruit, but it is often reduced to a
mere shrub. It is very effective in the breeze when the wind, by
lifting the leaves, reveals the pure white under surface to the ob-
server in kaleidoscopic glimpses. Although apparently preferring
the limestone in a state of nature, it thrives quite well under culti-
vation in almost any well-drained soil. A tree well laden with the
bright red fruits is also one of the most beautiful of autumn pictures;
only, owing to the depredations of birds, often of short duration. It
is best propagated by seeds, but the young plants grow very slowly at
first. The timber is hard and heavy, but it is too scarce to count
for much in the timber trade. The largest tree recorded by Elwes
is at Camp Wood, near Henley-on-Thames, which in 1905 was 75
feet high by 4 feet 9 inches in girth of trunk.

“Var. salicifolia. Leaves narrower than in the type, but not so
narrow as in var. dngustifolia; stalks longer, as a rule.” (W. J.
Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p.
274-276, under Pyrus aria salicifolia.)

- g7584 to 37586. Matus spp.

78 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37578 to 37600—Continued. | 22

37584. Matus BaccaTA (L.) Moench. Siberian crab apple.
(Pyrus baccata L.) q

See S. P. I. No. 37008 for description.

37585. MALUS CERASIFERA Spach.

“A cross between Pyrus prunifolia and P. baccata and a very —
beautiful crab. Flowers white, fruit about the size of a cherry,
colored purplish red. The calyx teeth sometimes remain on the ©
fruit, as in P. prunifolia, sometimes fall away.” (W. J. Bean, q
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 291, under
Pyrus cerasifera.)

37586. MALusS BACCATA (L.) Moench. Siberian crab apple. —
Var. maxima. :

37587. PYRUS CANESCENS Spach.

“ Probably a hybrid between Pyrus nivalis and P. salicifolia. In re- —
gard to it Decaisne wrote that ‘it is intermediate between P. nivalis and
P. salicifolia; its leaves are of the same size as those of nivalis, and —
often twisted as in salicifolia.’ They are lanceolate or narrowly oval, —
finely round toothed, very white when young, shining dark green above >
when mature. Fruit pale green, much shorter stalked than P. nivalis. A
handsome tree in spring.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 2, p. 289.)

37588. X SorBus HosTir (Jacq. f.) Heynh.

“ Pyrus hostii (Sorbus hostii Hedlund) is a hybrid between the above
[P. chamaemespilus Ehrhart] and some form or ally of P. intermedia. The
foliage is much larger than of P. chamaemespilus, and more resembles |
that of P. intermedia in size and in the presence of down c1 the lower
surface; the toothing is sharp and jagged. In the dense, compact inflores-—
cence and in the upright, pinkish petals the influence of P. chamaemes- |
pilus is apparent. P. hostii is found wild on the Alps of Austria.” (W._
J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 280.) |

37589. X SoRBUS LATIFOLIA (Lam.) Pérs.
(Pyrus rotundifolia Moench.)

“A tree 30 to 45 feet, sometimes over 60 feet high; branchlets downy
when young, becoming by winter shining and quite smooth. Leaves
roundish ovate, 2 to 4 inches long, often nearly as wide at the base as —
they are long; the apex pointed, the base either truncate or broadly
wedge shaped; margin either cut into triangular, pointed lobes which are
sharply toothed, or simply jaggedly toothed ; smooth, dark lustrous green
above, covered beneath with a grayish felt; ribs 6 to 10 on each side;
stalk downy, one-half to 1 inch long. Flowers white, five-eighths inch
across, borne in corymbs 3 inches wide during May ; stalks and calyx very
woolly. Fruits globular, one-half inch in diameter, dull brownish red.

“This interesting tree was first discovered in the forest of Fontaine-—
bleau early in the 18th century. Its origin has given rise to considerable
difference of opinion, but it is generally believed to be a hybrid between
Pyrus aria and Pyrus torminalis. In many respects, notably in shape
and woolliness of leaf, and in colour of fruit, it is certainly intermediate |
between them. Whether the Fontainebleau tree be a hybrid or not (and
it is said to come true from seed), very similar ones found in middle

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7578 to 37600—Continued. ;

Europe are almost certainly hybrids. The tree in various forms is found
in the west of England. It has been much confused with P. intermedia,
and in some of its forms approaches that tree in form of leaf. But it
is usually much less downy on the lower surface by the end of the sum-
mer, the winter buds are paler, and the angle between the marginal
lobes of the leaf is wider, often 90° in P. latifolia, whereas in P. inter-
media it is frequently a mere slit at the base. There is a very fine old

aa specimen in the Earl of Bathurst’s woods at Cirencester, between 70 and
ili 80 feet high and 11 feet in girth of trunk.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
~-—s Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 286.)
. 37590 to 37592. Matus spp.
37590. MaALus PRUNIFOLIA (Willd.) Borkh. Siberian crab apple.
y (Pyrus prunifolia Willd.)
re “ A small tree with downy young shoots and ovate or broadly oval

leaves, 2 to 4 inches long, half or more than half as wide, unequally
round toothed, downy beneath. Flowers white, 14 inches across,
produced in April in umbels of 6 to 10 blossoms; calyx with long,
narrow, always woolly lobes. ITruit round or slightly ovoid and
elongated, 1 inch in diameter, yellowish or red, crowned with the
persistent calyx.

“There is some doubt as to the origin of this crab. Aiton gives
the date of its introduction to England as 1758, and its native coun-
try as Siberia, to which other authors have added North China. But
there appears to be no genuine proof of its existence in either coun-
try. It has been suggested that it is a hybrid between P. baccata and
P. malus. It is distinguishable from P. baccata in fruit by having
the calyx lobes nearly always adhering at the top, although not in-
variably. Although longer cultivated in Britain than P. baccata, it
does not appear to have reached so large a size.” (W.J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 290-291.)

“This species, which is commonly known as the Siberian crab, is a
tree native to Siberia and usually attains a height of 20 to 30 feet;
the flowers greatly resemble those of the common pear, and the
fruit when ripe is of a yellowish color with a slight tinge of red on
the side exposed to the sun. The fruit is like that of the medlar; has
an austere taste and is more palatable when decay has begun.”
(Nicholson, Dictionary of Gardening.)

37591. MALUS PRUNIFOLIA RINKI (Koidy.) Rehder.,
(Pyrus ringo Wenzig.)

Var. fastigiata bifera.

“A small tree, usually under 20 feet in height, of graceful habit;
young branches covered with grayish down. Leaves ovate or oval, 2
to 4 inches long; two-thirds as wide, downy above when young, per-
manently so beneath, sharply toothed; stalk one-half to three-fourths
inch long, downy. Flowers in applelike clusters, each on a woolly
stalk 1 to 13 inches long, rosy red in bud, paler when open, becom-
ing almost white; calyx lobes narrowly lanceolate, hairy on both
sides. Fruit pendulous, 14 inches long, 1 inch wide, roundish, egg
shaped, bright yellow, crowned by persistent calyx lobes.

“This tree appears to have been originally introduced to Europe
by Siebold from Japan about the middle of last century, but it is

69935 °—17——-6

80 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. eesk

37578 to,37600—Continued. | ets.
not known to be anywhere wild in Japan. It is surmised to be a
hybrid between P. spectabilis and some form of P. malus. As a tree —
for the garden its great attraction is its abundant, gracefully pendent,
bright yellow fruits, which hang from the lower side of the branches —
in long, crowded rows and make it probably the handsomest of our q
yellow-fruited hardy trees. They have an applelike flavour and are
quite pleasant eating. |

“Var. fastigiata bifera. A tree of pyramidal habit, probably a
hybrid between some form of P. malus and P. ringo. Fruit abundant,
yellow, stained with red, about the size of a pigeon’s egg.” (W. J.
Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 292.)

37592. MALus FuscA (Raf.) Schneider.
(Pyrus rivularis Doug.)

“A tree 20 to 30 feet high, often a shrub; branchlets slender, more
or less downy. Leaves variously shaped, from broadly ovate to ob- —
long lanceolate, often 3-lobed; the largest 4 inches long and 23 inches —
wide, more often 1 to 3 inches long and half as wide; the base
tapering, rounded, or slightly heart shaped, pointed at the apex, —
sharply toothed; downy on both sides; stalk downy, 1 to 13 inches ©
long. Flowers white or rose tinted, three-fourths inch across, pro- —
duced in clusters of 6 to 12. Fruit egg shaped, one-half to three- —
fourths inch long, red, yellow, or greenish yellow, the calyx teeth
fallen away from the top.

“Native of western North America; introduced in 1836, according —
to Loudon, but little known in cultivation now, although it is offered —
sometimes in tree catalcgues of continental firms. It belongs to the |
Toringo group of crabs, but appears to have no special value for the
garden. The fruit has an agreeable subacid taste, and the wood, being
close and hard, is valued in the Western States for uses similar to ©
those of apple and pear wood in this country.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 292.) /

37593. X SorBuUS ALPINA (Willd.) Heynh.

“This species is commonly known as the bastard quince, and is aq
native of the mountainous parts of Hurope. It is a shrub which attains
a height of 5 to 6 feet. The flowers, which are of a reddish color, make
their appearance in May and June. The leaves are ovate, serrate,
glabrous, clothed when young with a deciduous down. The fruit is round
and of a reddish color.” (Nicholson, Dictionary of Gardening.)

“Pyrus alpina, Willdenow (Sorbus alpina Heynhold), is very nearly
allied [to dippelii], having P. aria and P. arbutifolia as its parents.
It differs from P. dippelii most markedly in having clear red fruits and
in the leaves (upper surface especially) being less downy.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 282.)

37594. ARONIA MELANOCARPA (Michx.) Elliott. Black chokeberry.
(Pyrus melanocarpa Willd.)

“This is a pretty native shrub which is found in the damp woods
throughout the country, north and south. When in the woods it is often
8 to 10 feet high, but to be fully appreciated it must be seen as a bushy
shrub. It has clusters of white flowers, usually on every branch, and

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3 37578 to 37600—Continued.

later on the clusters change to berries, which become very black and
handsome, especially in the late autumn, when the leaves have fallen.
The foliage of this bush is of a shining green, changing in autumn to
bright yellow, orange, and red.” (Florists’ Exchange, August 23, 1913.)

87595. SorBUS HYBRIDA L. Bastard service tree.
(Pyrus pinnatifida Ehrh.)

“A deciduous tree, 20 to 40, occasionally over 50 feet high, with
ascending branches; twigs covered with loose grayish floss when young,
becoming smooth and of a dark lustrous brown by winter. Leaves 3
to 5 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide; narrowly oblong ovate in main
outline, but usually pinnate or cut nearly to the midrib at the base,
the upper portion lobed and toothed, but less deeply so toward the apex,
which is merely coarsely toothed; the lower surface is covered with a
dull gray, persistent down; leaf stalk one-half to 14 inches long, downy.
Flowers white, about one-half inch wide, produced in May in corymbs
3 to 5 inches across. Fruit bright red, round oval, two-fifths inch long.

“This tree, especially handsome in foliage and fruit, is found wild
in north and central Europe, and is generally believed to be a natural
hybrid between Pyrus intermedia and P. aucuparia. 'The influence of
the latter is seen in the larger leaves, especially of the sterile shoots,
having usually from 1 to 3 pairs of leaflets at the base. On the flower-
ing twigs many of the leaves are simple. It is found wild in the Isle
of Arran, rarely in England. It is connected with both intermedia and
aucuparia by intermediate forms, but as a rule reproduces itself true
from seed. The habit generally is erect, but a form sent out by Messrs.
Backhouse of York with more than usually erect branches is called var.
fastigiata.” (W.d. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
wol. 2, p. 289-290.)

87596 to 37598. CoTONEASTER spp.
37596. CoTONEASTER DIVARICATA Rehd. and Wilson.

“This species of Cotoneaster, which is valued chiefly for its dark
red, often long-persistent fruit, is a native of western China and
was introduced into this country in 1909 by Mr. BE. H. Wilson. It
has been grown successfully in the gardens of the Arnold Arboretum,
where it has stood the winters without severe injury. It promises
to become a valuable garden plant in this country.” (Arnold Ar-
boretum, Bulletin of Popular Information, No. 19, April 25, 1912.)

“A deciduous shrub up to 6 feet high, of spreading habit; young
shoots clothed with grayish hairs, becoming the second year smooth
and reddish brown. Leaves roundish oval, sometimes ovate or obo-
vate, tapered abruptly toward both ends, the apex mucronate; one-
third to 1 inch long, one-fourth to five-eighths inch wide (smaller
on the flowering shoots) ; dark glossy green, and soon smooth above,
sparsely hairy beneath; veins in three or four pairs; leaf stalk one-
twelfth inch or less long. Flowers usually in threes at the end
of short twigs, often supplemented by solitary ones in the axils of
the terminal leaves, rosy white; calyx lobes triangular, they and the
tube loosely woolly. Fruit red, egg shaped, one-third inch long, car-
rying two stones, .

82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37578 to 37600—Continued. : ’
“Native of west Hupeh and west Szechwan, China; first found .

by Henry in the latter province about 1887; introduced to the

Coombe Wood nursery by Wilson in 1904. It is one of the hand-

somest in fruit of Chinese Cotoneasters, and was given a first-class
certificate by the Royal Horticuitural Society in the autumn of

1912. It is allied to the Himalayan C. simonsii.” (W. J. Bean,

Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 408-409.)

37597. CoTONEASTER PANNOSA Franchet.
See S. P. I. Nos. 32936, 33043, and 33159 for previous introductions.

“This evergreen Cotoneaster hails from Yunnan, China, and
it is one of the finest berried winter shrubs in cultivation. This
species makes a splendid specimen for the lawn, as it has a grace-—
ful habit with its drooping, slender branches and small, grayish
green leaves. This Cotoneaster is quite hardy in England and
should do well against a wall, where it would make a good effect.”
( Gardeners’ Chronicle, March 4, 1913.)

“An evergreen shrub of free and elegant habit, 10 feet or more
high; branches arching and slender, covered with whitish felt when
young. Leaves oval, tapering toward both ends, one-half to 1 inch
long, about half as wide; always dull green above, covered with
whitish felt beneath; stalk up to one-quarter inch long. Flowers
one-quarter to three-eighths inch across, borne in corymbs of as
many as 15 or 20: petals white, spreading; calyx woolly. Fruits
searcely one-quarter inch long, dull red.

“Native of Yunnan, China, up to 9,000 feet altitude; raised in
Paris in 1888 from seed sent there by the Abbé Delavay. Intro-
duced to Kew in 1892. The differences between this species and
Cotoneaster francheti have already been alluded to under that spe-
cies. Both are characterized by extreme elegance of habit, and by
being very woolly on young bark, flower stalk, calyx, and unde
surface of leaves; but C. pannosa has duller leaves, less hairy when
young on the upper surface, more spreading, whiter petals, and
shorter, rounder fruits of a deeper red.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 414.)
37598. CoTONEASTER SALICIFLORIA RUGOAS (Pritz.) Rehd. and Wilson.

“JT do not know that the typical C. salicifolia is in cultivation.
It is a species of West Szechwan, China, discovered by the Abbé
David nearly thirty years ago. It has white flowers and red, ovoid
fruits, one-sixth of an inch long. 7

“Var. rugosa, Rehder and Wilson (C. rugosa Pritzel).—In this
variety the leaves are larger, up to 3 inches long and 13 inches wide,
the veins numbering six to twelve pairs. The fruit is coral red,
larger than in var. floccosa, and contains usually two stones. e
plant is more vigorous, coarser looking, and with bigger leaves thar
var. floccosa, but in many respects similar.

“Introduced by Wilson (No. 335) in 1907 from West Hupe
where he found it 9 feet high.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 414-4135.)

37599, BERBERIS HOOKERI Lemaire. - Barberry
“Compacta. A compact form of Berberis wallichiana Hort.”
See S. P. L No. 37498 for previous introduction.

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JANUARY 1 TO MAROH 31, 1914. 83

578 to 37 600—Continued.

147) 37600. ViBURNUM BUREJAETICUM Regel and Herd.
© For previous introduction, see Nos. 20115 and 33776.

“T am doubtful if the true plant to which this name belongs is now
in cultivation, although it may be among recent introductions from
China. What is usually seen under the name is V. lantana or one of
a its near allies. The true burejaeticum is qtite distinct. A deciduous
shrub whose young shoots are covered at first with a dense, stellate down,
becoming almost white and smooth the second year. Leaves ovate, oval
or slightly obovate; tapered, rounded, or slightly heart shaped at the
base, tapered and often blunt at the apex; 2 to 4 inches long, 1 to 2
inches wide; evenly and angularly toothed, with scattered, mostly simple
hairs above, and scattered stellate ones beneath, chiefly on the veins,
becoming almost smooth; stalk one-quarter to one-half inch long, scurfy.
4 Flowers white, uniform and perfect, one-quarter inch wide, pro-

-- dueed in stalked usually 5-branched cymes, 2 inches across; the stalks
covered with stellate scurfy down. Native of Manchuria and China.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p.
643-644.)

37601 to 37603. Triticum arstivum L. Wheat.

(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From Wageningen, Holland. Presented by Mr. C. J. Hessing, Institute
for the Improvement of Agriculture. Received March 27, 1914.

37601. Wilhelmina. 37603. Millioen.
37602. Imperial.

37604 and 37605.

From Victoria, Kamerun, German West Africa. Presented by the Agri-
_~-—s euiltural Experiment Station for Victoria. Received March 27, 1914.

37604. ELEUSINE CoRACANA (L,) Gaertn. » Ragi.
Fe Native names in the following languages: Njaderi, Fulah; Sigge,
' Mbum.
* 37605. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L, Sesame.

(Sesamum indicum L.)

Native names in the following languages: Sam, Mbum; Sidi, Hausa;
Dam, Wute; Manasiri, Fulah.

87606. < Cyponta veItcHi Trabut. Pyronia.

4 From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, director, Service Bo-
___._tamique. Received April 1, 1914.

| aap cultivating three hybrids of Cydonia and Pyrus of Veitch’s. These
plants here are very vigorous and they seem bound to furnish an excellent stock
a pears. I am sending you Pyronia A. [a hybrid between Cydonia (Portugal
qui: ace) and Pyrus (Bergamotte Esperen), produced by Mr. John Seden in
1895], which will take the name Pyronia veitchii Trabut in my article in the
Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society.” (Trabut.)

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ie

37607. PINANGA INSIGNIS Beccari. OT Palm. —

From Los Banos, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Uni- ;
versity of the Philippines, College of Agriculture: Received March 2, ©
1914. .

“From high on Mount Maquiling, Province of Laguna. This is a very stately
and fine red-fruited palm, said to be near Areca catechu, but very different in
fruit from that species, although the fruit is sometimes used in the same way.”
( Baker.)

37608. Ariium TRIroLiatuM Cyrillo.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, director, Service
Botanique. Received March 24, 1914.

“This plant forms a turf. The leaf is very good as a condiment, ‘after the
fashion of chives.” (T'rabut.) .

Distribution—An herbaceous perennial found in the countries bordering on
the Mediterranean Sea from Italy eastward to Syria and Palestine.

Bulbils.

37609. Corx LAcRYMA-JoBI L. Job’s-tears.

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Mr. I. H. Burkhill,
Singapore Botanic Gardens. Received March 21, 1914.

37610 to 37612.

From Kew, England. Presented by Sir David Prain, director, Royal Bo- —
taniec Gardens. Received March 23, 1914. :

37610 and 37611. SPIRAEA spp.
37610. SPIRAEA VEITCHI Hemsley.

“This is a new species which was discovered in China by Mr. E. H. —
Wilson and through him it has been introduced into cultivation. The —
plant forms a neat compact shrub, with thin growths 6 to 8 feet long, |
of a reddish brown clothed with small glaucous-green, oblong-lanceo-
late leaves, serrate along their apical portion. The flowers of the —
short side growths along the whole length of the previous year’s
shoots are in terminal corymbs, pure white and very showy in mass.”
(Hortus Veitchii, p. 379.)

37611. SPIRAEA WILSONI Duthie.

“This Spiraea, which was introduced a few years ago from China
by Mr. E. H. Wilson, has proven to be a most valuable addition to —
deciduous flowering shrubs. Robust in growth, Spiraea wilsoni
forms a large spreading bush 5 to 6 feet in height. The inflorescences
of white flowers terminate short axillary shoots, which develop from —
the upper two-thirds of last year’s vigorous shoots. As these bend
over in a graceful, arching manner, a bush in full flower presents a
pleasing picture. The flowers are borne in flattened, rather compact,
rounded corymbs, about the middle of June. The corymbs are about
1% to 24 inches across, the individual flowers a quarter of an inch in

_diameter. S. wilsoni makes a nice lawn specimen for small or lars
gardens, while for large clumps and shrubby borders it is well worth
consideration.” (The Garden, August 30, 1913.) F

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JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 85
37610 to 37612—Continued.
aiqe 37612. VIBURNUM SARGENTI Koehne.
tae “This shrub usually grows from 5 to 8 feet tall, with upright branches
_ which, on adult plants, assume a dark-gray, corky appearance. The
leaves are roundish ovate to ovate, usually 3-lobed, rounded to square at
_ the base, 23 inches long and 2 inches broad, dark yellowish green and
‘smooth above, pale green and somewhat pilose beneath. The fiattish
corymbose flower. cluster, with prominent showy neutral flowers sur-
4 rounded by the corymbs, and the fertile flowers with purple anthers
* come in blossom about the first of June. The subglobose or rounded
_ fruit, scarlet or orange-scarlet, ripens in September. This species greatly
resembles Viburnum americana, but differs from it in its more wpright
habit, largely ray flowers, and the fruits are not as brilliant and are
considerably smaller and less abundant. Viburnum sargenti is perfectly
hardy at Rochester, N. Y., and there it is a very useful park and garden
; shrub.” (The Florists’ Exchange, May 20, 1911).

87613 to 37622.

From Cambridge, England. Presented by Mr. R. Irwin Lynch, curator,
Botanic Garden. Received March 24, 1914.

37613. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

37614. CybDoNIA OBLONGA Miller. Quince.
(Pyrus cydonia L.)

See S. P. I. No. 30059 for previous introduction and description.

- $7615. LAUROCERASUS LUSITANICA (L.) Roem.
(Prunus lusitanica L.) Portuguese cherry laurel.

“An evergreen shrub of wide, bushy form, usually 10 to 20 feet, but
occasionally 40 to 50 feet high, more in diameter; young branches quite
smooth and very dark. Leaves ovate or oval, 23 to 5 inches long, 14 to2
inches wide; quite smooth on both surfaces; very dark, glossy green
above, paler below; shallowly roundish toothed. Racemes produced in
June from the ends of the previous summer’s shoots and from the axils
of their leaves; 6 to 10 inches long, 1 to 13 inches through, more or less
erect. Flowers white, one-third to one-half inch across, calyx cup shaped,
with shallow, rounded lobes; stalk one-third of an inch long. Fruit
dark purple, one-third of an inch long, cone shaped, pointed. ‘ Native of
Spain and Portugal; introduced in 1648’ (Alton). In all but the coldest
_. parts of Great Britain the Portugal laurel is one of the handsumest anid
_ most effective of evergreens. It should be grown as isolated specimens,
especially in thinly wooded parts of the grounds. Although it is chiefly
valued for the luxuriance of its rich green lustrous foliage, it has some
= _ merit as a flowering shrub, for in June it produces an extraordinary pro-
__ fusion of long, slender racemes, whose only defect is that the flowers are
rather dull. It is hardier than the cherry laurel, and on warm, well-
__. drained soil withstands 32 degrees of frost without being in the least
affected.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
_. vol. 2, p. 241). |
37616. Matus paccata (L.) Moench. Siberian crab apple.

(Pyrus baccata L.)
See S. P. I. Nos. 26681 and 31028 for previous Ren ae,

86

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37613 to 37622—Continued.

37617. MALUS PRUNIFOLIA (Willd.) Borkh. Siberian crabapple. _

(Pyrus prunifolia Willd.) ©

See S. P. I. Nos. 27124 and 30251 for previous introductions and S. P. I.
No. 37590 for description.

37618. MESPILUS GERMANICA L. Medlar.
See S. P. I. No. 29197 for previous introduction.

“A low deciduous tree of crooked, picturesque habit, usually under
20 feet high; young branchlets very hairy, older ones armed with stiff,
straight spines one-half to 1 inch long. Leaves almost without stalks,
lanceolate or oval, 2 to 5 inches long, minutely toothed; downy on both
surfaces, but more so beneath. Flowers solitary at the end of short
leafy branches; about 1 inch across, white or slightly pink, produced
on a very short, woolly stalk in May or early June. Petals five, roundish;
sepals covered with gray wool, triangular at the base, drawn into a long,
narrow point standing out beyond the petals. Fruit five celled, apple
shaped, brown, with a broad, open eye, surrounded by the persistent
calyx, and showing the ends of the bony seed vessels.

“The wild medlar is a native of Europe and Asia Minor and is found
wild in the woods of several counties in the south of Fngland, notably
Sussex and Kent, but it is not believed to be truly indigenous. It has
long been cultivated for its fruit in English orchards, and several named
varieties exist. The cultivated forms are distinguished by thornless or
nearly thornless branches, by larger, broader leaves, and by larger fruits,
up to 14 or 2 inches across. Although much esteemed by those who have
acquired the taste for them, medlars are not a popular fruit. They
should be left on the tree until the end of October or later, then stored
in a fruit room until they are ‘ bletted ’—a term given to indicate a state
of incipient decay. A jelly made from the fruits meets a more general
taste. The medlar is most closely allied to Crataegus, differing in the
solitary flower, etc. It is very hardy and not particular as tog soil.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p.
81-82.)

37619. PRUNUS DOMESTICA INSITITIA (Jusl.) Schneider. Bullace.
(Prunus institia Jusl.)

“ This species of Prunus is a tall, much-branched shrub, which some-
times attains a height of 20 feet. The flowers are white and appear on

the branches before the leaves. The lateral clusters are only one to two

flowered. The fruit of this species is globose, nearly black, and in the
wild state about one-half inch in diameter.” (Britton and Brown, Iilus-
trated Flora of thg Northern States and Canada.)

“A small deciduous tree with foliage similar to that of Prunus com-
munis, but with some of its branches spiny. Fruit globular, three-fourths
inch in diameter, black or yellow; several white-fruited varieties are
grown in orchards. The bullace is a native of Britain and other parts

of Europe. Being found in many hedgerows, the typical form scarcely —

deserves a place in the arboretum, but the double-flowered variety is — |

more ornamental. P. spinosa, insititia, and communis are by some —

authorities considered as all forms of one species. It is easy enough

to distinguish P. spinosa by its black bark, its small, sharply toothed

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87613 to 37622—Continued.

leaves, and small, round, black fruits. But P. insititia and communis
are more closely allied; they both have brown bark, larger and more
bluntly toothed leaves, but the fruit of the bullace is round and often
white or yellow, whilst the plum is black and oval. Intermediate forms
occur, of which the damson is one, having an oval, purple, sour fruit.
(The damsons take their name from Damascus, where they have been
cultivated since before the Christian era.) The Mirabelle group of
plums, with round, yellow fruits, acid and sweet, belong to P. insititia.~
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 238.)
37620. PyRUS SALICIFOLIA Pall. Willow-leaved pear.

See S. P. I. No. 26764 for previous introduction and description.

“A tree 15 to 25 feet high, branchlets covered with down, which is
quite white when young. Leaves 13 to 33 inches long, one-third to
two-thirds inch wide; narrowly lanceolate, tapering gradually towards
both ends, covered when young on both sides with a beautiful silvery
gray down; later in the year this falls away from the upper surface,
leaving it shining green; margins quite entire; stalk one-half inch long
or less, sometimes scarcely noticeable. Flowers pure white, about three-
fourths inch across, produced in April, closely packed in small rounded
corymbs, the calyx and flower stalk covered with white wool. Fruit of .
the typical pear shape, 1 to 13 inches long and wide.

“Native of southeastern Europe and Asia Minor; introduced in 1780.
It is much the most ornamental of all true pears. Its leaves and flowers
often open simultaneously, and it then presents a very charming pic-
ture, the willowlike leaves being of a conspicuous silky white. After
the flowers fade, the leaves remain silvery for some weeks, gradually,
however, becoming greener on the upper surface. The fruit is harsh to
the palate and of no value.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in
the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 292-293.)

37621 and 37622. RIBEs spp.
37621. RIBEs ALPINUM L., Currant.

“This species of Ribes which is commonly called the Mountain
currant is a native of the mountains of Europe and the Orient. The
branches are whitish and upright and the leaves slightly hairy above.
The flowers, which are dicecious, are yellowish green in color and
occur in staminate and pistillate clusters, the former having 20 to 30
flowers and the latter 5 to 10 flowers to the cluster. The peduncles
are glandular hairy, and the bracts are longer than the pedicel and
flower. The fruit of this species is smooth, scarlet colored, and
insipid or sweetish to the taste.” (Bailey, Cyclopedia of American
Horticulture. )

37622. RIBES SPECIOSUM Pursh. Gooseberry.

This is a hardy shrub which is a native of California and ap-
parently of Mexico. If this species can not be said to be so beautiful
a shrub as Ribes sanguineum, the Scarlet currant, it is at least by
far the most elegant of gooseberries and considered by some to be
the most showy member of the genus. In brilliancy of color it is
perhaps superior to that species, and in the abundance of flowers
nearly its equal. With all its beauty, however, this species has the
demerit, common to all gooseberries, of hiding its pretty bright red

‘88 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37613 to 37622—Continued.

flowers with its leaves. The branches are covered with fine reddish —
prickles and glandular tipped hairs. The thorns are long, slender,

and occur commonly in threes. The leaves are small, thick, shining, —
and partially evergreen. The berries are small, prickly, dry, and few —
seeded. (Adapted from Botanical Register, vol. 18, pl. 1557 (1832), 3
and Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.) i

37623. Crrrus sp. Orange. :

From Singapore, Straits Settlements. Presented by Capt. J. Prentice, Corps ©
of Engineers, United States Army. Received March 19, 1914.

“Seeds from Johore oranges. A very fine variety of free peelers, sweet,
russet skin. To be tested in Florida.” (Prentice.)

37624. Cucumis MELO L. Muskmelon. —

From Barcelona, Spain. Presented by Mr. Henry H. Morgan, American
consul general. Received March 19, 1914.

“The so-called Valencia, which matures in the late fall and keeps in good —
condition for three or four months, melons of this variety being obtainable
throughout Spain as late as the month of February. These melons do not
generally ripen on the vine, but are gathered while green and hung in nets
from the ceiling and doorways, after they have been gathered and exposed to .
the air and sun, where the ripening process is completed. The sweetest and ~
most exquisite varieties are grown in warm climates, somewhat tempered by
fresh winds. Melons can be grown to perfection with a bottom heat of 75° F.,
gradually increasing to 80°, and an atmospheric temperature of 75° to 80°
when the fruit is swelling, as much sun heat as the plant can bear being allowed —
at all times. The melon thrives best in rich turfy loam, somewhat heavy. with
which a little well-rotted manure has been mixed. In planting, the seeds are |
almost invariably used. Shoots are also employed, although to a very limited —
extent. Once the seeds are put in the ground the plant is allowed to thrive and ]
no transplanting takes place. Melons exposed to the south and west always
crack, which is remedied somewhat by turning the fruit over and changing
its position. The purer the water applied the sweeter the fruit will be. Cold
and impure water from wells has a prejudicial effect. When the soil contains
too much humidity wooden boards or tiles should be placed under the fruit,
thus preventing it from rotting. The melon is ripe when its stem changes
color and tends to separate itself from the fruit. The best grades are solid and
heavy, with a shiny peel. The winter melons, which are gathered before ripen-
ing, will subsequently become completely seasoned. These fruits should be
gathered in dry periods and never immediately after a heavy rainfall. The best
time to pick melons is at daybreak.” (Extract from Consular report, “ Melon
Cultivation in Spain.) :

37625 and 87626. :
From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Dr. C. A
Purpus. Roots received: March 30, 1914.
37625. EUCHLAENA MEXICANA Schrad. mY Teosinte.
“From Coscomatepec, Vera Cruz, a railroad station between Cordo ba

and Huatuseo. I saw the grass teosinte in several of the fields near that

town. It is raised as a forage plant. This grass seems to be a little
tender, because I saw it was damaged some by frost, which is not unusual

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914. 89

37625 and 37626—Continued.

ay ae that place, because it must be 400 to 500 feet high and is situated at the
-—-« feot of Citlaltepetl, the so-called Peak of Orizaba. This grass is not pro-
pagated by seed, but, like sugar cane, by cuttings. The lower parts of the
stems are cut like sugar cane and put into the ground. It grows in
bundles and stands frost to a certain degree.” (Purpus.)

37626. PoLYGONUM SACHALINENSE F,, Schmidt. Sacaline.

“Forage plant from Japan.”

87627 to 376381.

From Paris, France. Presented by the director, Museum of Natural His-
tory. Received March 18, 1914.

37627. Diospyros Lotus L. . Persimmon.
For previous introductions, see S. P. I. Nos. 36808 and 37380.
37628. PRUNUS sp.

Received as Cerasus salicifolia, but the seeds do not agree with those
in the seed collection under this name,

37629. PRUNUS DOMESTICA L.
“Var. armenioides Lieg.”
For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 33170.

37630. PRUNUS CERASIFERA DIVARICATA (Ledeb.) Schneider.
See S. P. I. Nos. 37463 and 37464 for previous introductions.

37631. LAUROCERASUS ILICIFOLIA (Nutt.) Roemer. Cherry laurel.
(Prunus ilicifolia Walp.)

“This is an evergreen bush or tree commonly known as the Spanish
wild cherry or the mountain evergreen eherry. It is a small tree, rarely
becoming 30 feet tall, with a dense crown. The leaves are ovate to ovate-

lanceolate and hollylike, acute, or sometimes acuminate, mostly broad

A and sometimes rounded at the base. The margins are coarsely spiny
toothed and the blades thick and shining. The flowers are white and are

. borne in slender racemes less than 2 inches long in the spring. The fruits
are rather large, sometimes two-thirds of an inch long, nearly globose,
purple or nearly black. This species is a most worthy garden plant and
may be seen growing from San Francisco to Lower California.” (Bailey,
Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.)

3 1632 to 37637. Oryza sativa L. Rice.

__. From Mandalay, Burma, India. Presented by Mr. E. Thompstone, Deputy
3 Director of Agriculture, Northern Circle. Received March 31, 1914.

_ Quoted notes by Mr. Thompstone, except as indicated.

_ “Rangoon or Rangooni Chal. Certain samples of rice under the vernacular
hame were Collected by this office in Khulna in 1906. This is a kind of Atap and
S aso sold in Calcutta. The Rangoon Chal is cheaper than the Deshi variety
of t Atap and is generally consumed by the poorer classes. I am inclined to
believe that rice imported from Rangoon is generally called Rangoon or Ran-
gooni Chal.” (Extract from Letter, April 9, 1914, Botanical Survey of India.)
37632. “No. 2. Ngaseingyi. This is a Kauk kyi or main crop and is
transplanted in July or August when the nursery plants are 30 to 45
days old. Longevity is about 125 days from + epg: good to
eat and is in great demand for milling.”

90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

37632 to 37637—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. EK. Thompstone.) —
37633. “No. 6. Taungteik pan. This is also a main crop, transplanted —

in July or August when the nursery plants are 30 to 45 days old.
Longevity is about 110 days from transplanting. Grains small and .

soft; consumed largely by well-to-do people.”

87634. ‘“ No. 55. Nga cheik. Main crop, transplanted in July or August
when the nursery plants are 30 to 45 days old. Longevity is about 115
days from transplanting. It is a glutinous rice of black color; good
to eat.” ;

87635. “No. 157. Mya wa. Main crop, transplanted in July or August
when the nursery plants are 30 to 45 days old. Longevity is about 115
days from transplanting. Glutinous; fairly good to eat.”

37636. “ No. 280. Byat pyu. Main crop, transplanted in July or August
when the nursery plants are 30 to 45 days old. Longevity is about 110
days from transplanting. Good to eat; consumed largely.”

87637. “No. 395. Kyaung byu. Main crop, transplanted in July or
August when the nursery plants are 30 to 45 days old. Longevity is
about 95 days. Rice soft, good to eat.”

37638 to 37646.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by the director, Imperial Botanic
Gardens. Received March 19, 1914.

37638. CORONILLA SCORPIOIDES (L.) Koch.

See S. P. I. No. 30106 for previous introduction.
37639. MEDICAGO FALCATA X SATIVA. 4
37640. CLEMATIS FUSCA MANDSHURICA Regel. Clematis. |

Distribution—A suberect herbaceous perennial with grayish brown —
flowers, found in the eastern part of Asia from the Baikal region east-
ward to Kamchatka and Sakhalin, and in Japan.

“A semiherbaceous climber, 8 or 9 feet high, stems angled, downy
when young. Leaves pinnate, 4 to 8 inches long, and composed mostly —
of five or seven leaflets, which are ovate with a rounded or heart-shaped {
base, and often long, tapering points, not toothed; smooth or slightly
downy beneath. Flowers solitary on stout stalks, which are one-half to
1 inch long, and thickly covered with reddish brown hairs. The flower —
has the pitcher shape of the Viorna group, the sepals being three-fourths —
to 1 inch long, the points recurved; outside they are reddish brown,
woolly. Seed vessels with tails about 1; inches long, plumed with yellow-
ish brown, silky hairs. Native of northeastern Asia, from Asiatic Russia-
through Manchuria to the Kuril Islands. It is an interesting but not
very ornamental plant, distinct in its group because of the very short,
hairy flower stalks and the hairiness generally of the flower. It grows |
very well and produces abundant seed.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 360.)

37641. CRATAEGUS OXYACANTHA L, Hawthorn.
“ Var. incisa.” 7]
37642. PRUNUS PROSTRATA Labill. Bush cherry.

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8 to 37646—Continued.
| ee outwards and downwards, the young ones covered with a minute.
_ dark-colored down. Leaves ovate or obovate, pointed. from 1 to 13 inches
* en: sharply toothed, and downy beneath (less markedly se in cultiva-
tion). Flowers one-half to three-fourths of an inch across, produced
do naae or in pairs with the young leaf clusters from the previous season’s
io shoots in April, very short stalked; petals of a lively rose color; calyx
FS _. tubular. Fruit almost stalkless, red, one-third of an inch long, tapering
towards the end. }

_ .*“Native.of the mountains of the Levant, where it usually makes a
close, stunted bush. very unlike the rather free-growing plant seen in
this country. It needs a sunny position and is admirably suited on some
roomy shelf in the rock garden fully exposed te the sun. Im such a
position, fellowing a hot summer. it flowers profusely enough to almost
hide its branches. It is perfectly hardy at Kew. and it is rather re-
markable that it remains so rare and little known, seeing that it was
introduced (from Mt. Lebanon) in 1802.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 248-249.)

37643. LonIcERBA CHRYSANTHA Turcz. Honeysuckle.
> “This species of Lonicera, which is valued chiefly for its dark red
fruits, is one of the most conspicuous of the early-flowering species. It
is a native of eastern Siberia, and since its introduction by Mr. E. H.

’. Wilson in 1910 has proven perfectly hardy in the gardens of the Arnold
Arboretum.” (Arnold Arboretum Bulletin of Popular Information, Nos.
19 and 23, April 25 and May 22, 1912.)

' 37644. LoNICERA RUPRECHTIANA Regel. Honeysuckle.
ri “This shrub sometimes attains a height of 12 feet. The leaves are
ovate lanceolate, acuminate, usually dark green above. grayish pubescent
beneath, 2 to 4 inches long. The flowers are borne on rather long pe-
duncles which are pure white at first and glabrous on the outside. The
fruits make their appearance in May or June, and they are usually red
but at times yellow. This species of Lonicera is much rarer than its
_ hybrids with L. tatarica.” (Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Horti-
culture.)

37645. PRUNUS GRAYANA Maxim. Bird cherry.

“This species of Prunus occurs throughout the forest regions of Japan,
and it is also frequently seen on the plains of Yezo. The flowers, which
_ @ccur in racemes, make their appearance in early June and are followed
in August by black fruits. In shape this species greatly resembles P.

padus, the main difference being in the flowers, which are less fragrant.”
= (Bul. Acad. Imp. Sciences, St. Petersburg, vol. 29 (1884), p. 107.)

“A native of Japan, where it is a small tree 20 to 30 feet high, with
__ asiender trunk. This species is very closely allied to our common bird
# ° aptaitd (Prunus padus), differing chiefly in the leaves, which have no
_ glands on the very short stalks (almost invariably present in P. padus),
gis and in the teeth being finer and more hairlike. The white flowers are
_ porne in erect racemes up to 4 inches long. Fruit black, about the size
of peas, narrowing toward the apex. The species inhabits the mountain
_ forests of the main island of Japan and the southern parts of Yezo. The
_ true plant is very uncommon in cultivation.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
ee vardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 237.)

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37646. PRUNUS MAACKIIT Ruprecht. Manchurian bird cherry. ©

“This species of Prunus, which is a native of the region around the |
lower Amur River, is a tree which attains a height of 35 feet. The ©
young shoots have a glistening reddish brown bark, greatly resembling q
that of the ordinary cherry, which breaks and peels away from the ©
branches in leafy flakes. The fruits of this species are black and about ; ;
half the size of those of Prunus padus.” (Bul. Acad. Imp. Sciences, .
St. Petersburg, vol. 15 (1857), p. 361.)

“A Manchurian bird cherry, up to 40 feet or more high in a wild ©
state; very distinct, through the bark of the trunk being smooth and of
a striking brownish yellow color and peeling like that of a birch; young ©
wood downy. The leaves are ovate, rounded at the base, pointed, very
finely toothed ; 3 or 4 inches long, by about half as wide; they are hairy
on the midrib and veins, and are rendered very distinct by being cov-
ered with glandular dots on the lower surface. Raceme 2 to 3 inches —
long, springing from the previous season’s wood; calyx tube cylindrical,
bell shaped, the lobes glandular toothed; petals white, not so long as
the stamens.

“ Introduced to cultivation by way of St. Petersburg in 1910; the culti-
vated plants already show the distinct, smooth, yellowish trunk. It is —
different from ordinary bird cherries in the racemes coming on the year-
old wood and from the laurels in being deciduous.” (W. J. Bean, Trees —
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 241-242.)

athe

Abelia triflora, 37478.

| Acrocomia sclerocarpa, 37382.

A bean (Phaseolus angularis),

‘ "37002, 37003, 37038, 37039, 37057,

87058, 37357-37366, 37395, 37575.

Agiaia. edulis, 37506.

2 Aleurites fordii, 36993.

Alicuri palm (Cocos coronata), 36972.

Allium trifoliatum, 37608.

_bracteolosa. See Gynopogon
~ bracteolosa.

Mas (Holeus sorghum), 36962.

na claudii, 37019.

mendoim. do matto

_ anagyroides), 37389.

Amorphophallus sp., 37394.

Ese pedunculata, 37559.

persica, 37613.

_Anacardium occidentale, 37027, 37028.

eo . Indigofera suffruticosa, 37391.

Anni a cherimola, 37117, 37221.

(Costa Rica), 37117.

(France), 37221.

s Jara, 37117.

yple, crab, Siberian.

'* costa...

_ ‘Transbaikal (Malus baccata),

(Crotalaria

See Malus bac-

. oe olb

cot (Prunus armeniaca), 37006,
. 37072, 37073, 37474.

‘Baikal (Prunus sibirica), 37006.
xcaina). 37072, 37073, 37474.
hsiang hsing érh, 37072.
(Siberia), 37006.

rE
a.)
>

1 ee c _(Biza orellara), 37505.
a melanocarpa, 37594.

odoratissimus. See Arta-
ryz uncinatus.
cina itus, 37013. >
agus bean (Vigna sesquipe-

Banyan,

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Asparagus gonocladus, 37578.

gracilis, 37579.

plumosus, 37580.

scandens, 37581.

(Scotland), 37578-37581.
Atalantia hindsii. See Fortunella

hindsii.

Avena sterilis, 37405.

sterilis segetalis f. nigra, 37405.
Avocado (Persea americana), 37035,

37059, 37061.
(Brazil), 37035.

(Hawaii). 37061.
(Samoa), 37059.

Bactris caryotaefolia, 37095.

Bamboo (Bambos sp.), 37556.
(Bambos guadua), 37008.
(China), 37555, 37556.
(Dendrocalamus strictus), 37223.
(Phyllostachys puberula nigra),

7550.
(India), 37129, 37223.
Lo han chu chih, 37556.
Mei chu chih, 37555.
(Paraguay), 37009.
Takuara, 37009.

Bambos sp., 37129, 37556.
guadua, 37009.

Banana (Musa spp.), 36984, 37032.

Banlung taro (Colocasia esculenta),

37393.
native (Ficus rubiginosa),
37141.

Barberry (Berberis spp.) :

(Ireland), 37495-37499.
(Scotland), 37599.
- (Spain), 37560-37562.

Barklya syringifolia, 37134.

Barley (Hordeum vulgare):
(Baluchistan), 36939.

(Siberia), 37156.
(Syria), 37031.
Bauhinia hookeri, 37135.

.

94
Bean, adzuki (Phoseolus angularis),
37002, 370038, 37038, 37039,
37057, 37058, 37357-37366, 37395,
37575.
asparagus (Vigna sesquipedalis),
37565..
bonavist (Dolichos lablab), 37081.
(Brazil), 36970, 37023, 387024,
37220.
(China), 37079. —
Climbing mountain (Phaseolus
calcaraius), 36988.
common (Phaseolus vulgaris),
36970, 37023, 37024, 37079,

37220, 37369-37374.
date (Soja max), 37396.
gray, 37038.
green pot, 37056.
Hung yiin tou, 37079.
Lima (Phaseolus lunatus), 37112,

371138.

little devil (Phaseolus calcara-
tus), 36988.

lu tou (Phaseolus aureus), 37078.

mambi (Phaseolus calcaratus),
36988.

Mauritius (Ntizolobium aterri-

mum), 36989.
mulata gorda, 37024.
mulatinha, 37220.
mung (Phaseolus aureus), 37056,
37078, 37367, 37368, 37576.
(Nigeria), 37112, 37118.
red pot, 37057.

rice (Phaseolus calcaratus),
36988.

Tonkin long (Vigna cylindrica),
37564.

white-eye black, 37039.
white pot, 37058.
yard-long (Vigna sesquipedalis),
37565.
Begonia sp., 37386.
Berberis sp., 37562.
gagnepaini, 37495.
hookeri, 37498, 37599.
macracantha, 37560.
X neuberti, 37561.
prattii, 37496.
subcaulialata, 37497.
wilsonae, 37499.
Bermuda grass (Capriola dactylon),
36953, 37508.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum), —
36966.

Betula fruticosa, 37007. a

Bhabar (Ischaemum binatwim), 387014. —

Birch (Betula fruticosa), 37007.

Biza orellana, 37505.

Bonavist bean (Dolichos
37081.

Brachychiton acerifolium, 37136.

Bradburya sp., 37493.

lablab),

’ Bromelia sp., 36967.

Buckwheat
37166.

Buhyka (Betula fruticosa), 37007.

Bullace (Prunus domestica insititia),
37619.

(Fagopyrum vulgare),

Cabbage, Kerguelen (Pringlea anti-
scorbutica), 37554.

Cabacinha do campo (Eugenia
kloteschiana), 387392, 37492.

Cacao, criollo (Theobroma _ cacao),
36974.

Cactus. See Opuntia spp. and Pere-
skia sp.

Cajii amarella (Anacardium occiden-
tale), 37028.
manteiga (Anacardium occiden-
tale), 37027. |
Cambuca (Myrciaria edulis), 37094.
Camponanesia guaviroba, 37491.
obversa, 37064.
Capim gordura (Melinis minutifiora),
37388.
Capriola dactylon, 36953, 37508.
Caragana arborescens, 36991.
Cardinal’s-cap (Huonymus alatus),
387479, 37541.
Carica papaya, 36987, 37118, 37122-
37124, 3757T.
Caryophyllus jambos, 36978. :
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale),
37027, 37028.
Cassia brewsteri tomentella, 37137.
Castanea mollissima, 37547, 37548.
Castanospermum australe, 37138.
Casuarina sumatrana, 37119.
Catete (Zea mays), 36976.
Cerasus salicifolia. See Prunus sp.
Ceropegia thorncroftii, 37217.
Cha tou (Soja maz), 37075.
Chaenomeles lagenaria cathayensis, —
37558.
Chayota edulis, 37126.

JANUARY 1 TO

Chayote (Chayota edulis), 37126.
Cherimoya (Annona cherimola),
37117, 37221.

Dicery, bird (Prunus grayana), 37645,
Bi bush (Prunus prostrata), 37642.

Manchurian bird (Prunus

- maackii), 37646.

mountain evergreen, (Laurocera-

sus ilicifolia), 37631.
Spanish wild (Laurocerasus ilici-
folia), 37631.
laurel (Laurocerasus ilicifolia),
37631.

laurel, Portuguese (Laurocerasus
; lusitanica), 37615.

~ pea (Phaseolus angularis), 37395.

Chestnut (Castanea molissima),
: 37547, 37548.

K’uei li tzt, 37548.

Chien pan hu ti la mei

praecor), 37523.
Chien ting shih tz (Diospyros kcki),
37536.

Chimonanthus fragrans. See Meratia
- praecoz.

Ch’in shih tzii (Diospyros kaki) , 37528.
Chinese allspice. See Meratia praecoz.
Ching mien shih tzi (Diospyros kaki),
37472.
hing tou (Soja maz), 37080.

Ch’iu chien ting shih tzii (Diospyros
kaki), 37531.

Chung tai shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
87534.
Chokeberry, black (Aronia melano-
earpa), 37594.

Shrysopogon aciculatus, 37567.

Chu kuan shih tii (Diospyros kaki),
37468.

Cit on (Citrus medica), 36943.

48 Spp., 36949-36951, 37084, 37623.
aurantium, 36971, 36975

grandis, 36944-36946.

medica, 36943.

_ sinensis, 36942, 36947, 36948, 37461.
ivet-cat fruit (Durio zibethinus),

37103.
Slaw spud

ST ROS
Oo re

(Meratia

(Amorphophallus — sp.),

natis fusca mandshurica, 37640.
lover, red. See Trifolium pratense.
wild (Trifolium lupinaster ) , 37165.

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MARCH 31, 1914. 95

Cocos coronata, 36972.
schizophylla, £7021.

Coiz lacryma-jobi, 36994, 37120, 37227,

37609.

Colocasia sp., 37033.
antiquorum, 37266.
esculenta, 36955-86958,

37097, 37393, 37509-37516.

Cordia obliqua, 37224.
suaveolens, 37121.

Corn (Zea mays):

(Brazil), 36976, 37387.
Catete, 36976.
communis minor, 37219.
(Paraguay), 37219.
(Samoa), 36996.

Coronilla scorpioides, 37638.

Cotoneaster divaricata, 37596.
pannosd, 37597.
salicifolia rugosa, 37598.

Cotton (Gossypium barbadense) , 37125.
Egyptian, 37125.

Cowpea (Vigna spp.) :

(Brazil), 37022.
(China), 37076
(Chosen), 37375.
Dariya amariya, 37104.
Farin wake, 37110.
(France), 37564.
Hunum marini, 37105.
(Nigeria), 37104-37111,
P’a tou, 37076.
(Reunion), 36990.
Saka-baba-sata, 37109.
Saria wake, 37106-37108.

Crab apple (Malus sp.), 37486.
Hai t’ang, 37486.

37096,

Siberian. See Malus baccata and
M. prunifolia,
Crab-eye (Phaseolus calcaratus),
36988.
Crataegus alnifolia. See Sorbus alni-
folia.

oxyacantha, 37641.
pinnatifida, 37127.
Crotalaria anagyroides, 37389.
mesopontica, 37011.
quinquefolia, 37065.
retusa, 36969.
Cucumis melo, 37624.
Cucurbita pepo, 37132, 37133.
Cudrania javanensis, 36986,
37016.
Cupressus sp., 37383.

37015,

96

Currant, mountain, 37621.

Cydonia cathayensis. See Chaenome-
les lagenaria cathayensis.
oblonga, 37614.

X veitchii, 37606.
Cynodon’ dactylon.
dactylon.
Cypress (Cupressus sp.), 37383.

See Capriola

Dam (Sesamum orientale), 37605.
Dariya amariya (Vigna _ sinensis),

37104.
Dasheen (Colocasia esculenta) :

(Dutch Guiana), 36955-36958.
(Trinidad), 37509-87516.
See also Taro.
Date (Phoenix dactylifera), 37060.
(Egypt), 37060.
Saidy, 37060.
Wahi, 37060.
Dendé palm (Elaeis guineensis), 36973.
Dendrocalamus strictus, 37223.
Desmodium gyroides. See Meibomia
gyroides.

Dimorphotheca spectabdilis, 37218.
Diospyros kaki, 37168-37213, 37465—-
37473, 37525-37539, 37543.

lotus, 37380, 37540, 37627.

Dolichos bean (Vtgna_ cylindrica),
37564.
long-podded (Vigna sesquipeda-

lis), 37505.
Dolichos lablab, 37081.
Dower (Holeus sorghum), 37503.
Duku (Lansium domesticum), 37501.
Durian (Durio zibethinus), 37103.
Durio zibethinus, 37103.

Echium perezii, 37100.
pininana, 37101.
wildpretii, 37102.
Eesun sze ssu (Diospyros kaki), 37527.
Elaeis guineensis, 369738.
Eleusine coracana, 37604,
Erythrina sp., 37139.
Euchlaena mexicana, 37625.
Eugenia sp., 37385.
brasiliensis.
bey.
dombeyi, 36968.
edulis. See Myrciaria edulis.
jambos. See Caryophyllus jam-
bos.

See Hugenia dom-

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

Eugenia sp.—Continued. |
klotzschiana, 37392, 37492. a
luschnathiana, 37017. ore
uniflora, 37026. :

Euonymus alatus, 37479.
radicans acutus, 37541, 37546.

Fagopyrum esculentum. See Fagopy-

rum vulgare.
vulgare, 37166.

Fara fara (Holcus sorghum), 37115.

Farin wake (Vigna sinensis), 37110.

Feijao (Phaseolus vulgaris), 36970. -
fradinho (Vigna sinensis), 37022.
preto (Phaseolus vulgaris), 37023.

Fén niu hsin shih tzii (Diospyros

kaki), 37525.

Fén shih tzii (Diospyros kaki), 37526.

Feroniella oblata, 36995.

Ficus macrophylla, 37140.

rubiginosa, 37141.

Moreton Bay
phylia), 37140.
narrow-leaved (Ficus rubiginosa),

Fig, (Ficus macro-

37141.
Port Jackson (Ficus rubiginosa),
37141.
Fire tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus),
37144.

Flame tree (Brachychiton acerifo-
lium), 37136.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) :
(Abyssinia), 37085-37089.
(British India), 37214.

(Egypt), 36937, 36938.
talba, 37085-37089.

Forsythia suspensa, 37004, 37477.

Fortunella hindsii, 36985.

Fructa de sabao (undetermined),

37020.
Furcraea elegans, 37128.

Garcinia sp., 36977, 37092.
multifiora, 37131.
vidalii, 37381.
Gau (Gynopogon bracteolosa), 37507.
Glycine hispida. See Soja mar.
Gold-blossom tree ,barklya syringi-
folia), 37134. :
Golden bell
37004, 37477.
Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum), 37622.
Gordura grass (Melinis minutifiera),
37388.

(Forsuthia suspensa) 4

Gossypium barbadense, 37125.
Grapefruit (Citrus grandis), 36944-
86946.

Grass, Bermuda (Capriola dactylon),
36953, 37508.

gordura (Melinis minutiflora),
37388.

Guinea (Panicum mazimum),
37030.

Johnson (Holcus halepensis),
36981, 37001.

lovilovi (Chrysopogon aciculatus),
37567.

Gravata (Bromelia sp.), 36967.
~Grumichama (Eugenia dombeyi),
86968.
Grumixama (Eugenia dombeyi) , 36968.
-Guabiroba (Campomanesia guaviroba),
37491.

Quadiloba (Campomanesia obversa),
87064.

Guadua angustifolia.
guadua.,

Guinea corn (Holeus sorghum), 37503.
grass (Panicum mazimum), 37030.

See Bambos

oil palm (Hlaeis guineensis),
; 36973.
Gurounsh (Phaseolus calcaratus),

86988.
Furush (Phaseolus calcaratus), 36988.
ynopogon bracteolosa, 37507.

Hai t’ang (Malus sp.), 37486.
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha),
87641.

(Cratoegus pinnatifida), 37127.
Hibiscus sabdariffa, 37012.

E olcus halepensis, 36981, 37001.

sorghum, 36960-36963, 36979,

t 36980, 38982, 36998-37000,
37082, 37083, 37114-37116,
87377-37379, 37503, 37549—
37553. .

Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), 37545,
37643, 37644.

eum vulgare, 36939, 37031, 37156.
ng Shou tan (Forsythia suspensa),

Hung shih tzii (Diospyros kaki), 37530.
jung yiin tou (Phaseolus vulgaris),

\7«
o

ng tou (Soja maz), 37077.

Hunum marini (Vigna sinensis),
5 ral UD,
¥ 2

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97

Huo ching shih tztii (Diospyros kaki),
37473.

Huo kuan shih tzt. (Diospyros kaki),
37539. -

Hu t’i la mei (Meratia praecor), 37522.

I shéng shih tzi (Diospyros kaki),
37527.
Illawarra flame tree (Brachychiton
acerifolium), 37136.
Imbu (Spondias tuberosa), 37018.
Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) , 37067.
(Indigofera suffruticosa), 37391.
Indigofera anil. See Indigofera suf-
fruticosa,
hirsuta, 37068.
suffruticosa, 37391.
tinctoria, 37067.
Ischaemum binatum, 37014.
Itumbi (Holcus sorghum), 36962.

Jaboticaba
37034.
(Myrciaria jaboticaba), 37090.
Jambo (Caryophyllus jambos), 36978.
Jara (Annona cherimola), 37117.
Job’s-tears. See Coix lacryma-jobi.
Johnson grass (Holcus halepensis),
36981, 37001. -
(France), 36981.
(Germany ), 37001.
Juglans regia, 37225.
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba):
K’ang tsao, 37070.
Lung chao tz’ii shu, 37489.
So tsao, 37484.
Ta hung tsao, 37476.
Ta tsao, 37475.
Ya hu tsao, 37069.

(Myrciaria caulifiora),

Kaki. See Diospyros kaki.

Kambool (Soja maz), 37037.

K’ang tsao (Ziziphus jujuba), 37070.

Kaoliang (Holcus sorghum), 37082,
37083.

Blackhull, 37083.

Brown, 37082.

Stepgrandma White, 37083.
Kaura (Holcus sorghum), 37114.
Kembuti bhatta (Oryza sativa), 37130.
Kerguelen cabbage (Pringlea antiscor-

butica), 37554.
Khei (Soja maz), 37574.
Kiri zidari rice (Bambos sp.), 37129,

98

Ko-yi (Soja mar), 375738.

Kou pu cel’ih shih tzi (Diospyros
kaki), 37532.

Kou ying la mei (Meratia praecor),
37524.

Kua kan shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
37533.

Kuan tung ching (Dolichos lablab),
37081.

K’uei li tza (Castanea mollissima),
37548.

Kumquat, Hongkong
hindsii), 36985.

Kuo kai shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
37469.

(Fortunella

Labelebele
36959.
Lacebark tree (Brachychiton aceri-

folium), 37136.
Lagaali (Aglaia edulis), 37506.
Lansium domesticum, 37501.
Laranja da terra (Citrus aurantium),
36971, 36975.
de umbigo (Citrus sinensis).
under 36971.
lima (Citrus spp.), 36949-36951.
selecta (Citrus sinensis), 36947.
tanja (Citrus grandis), 36946.
Laurocerasus ilicifolia, 37631.
lusitanica, 37615.

(Pennisetum glaucum),

See

Lazy-man pea (Phaseolus calcaratus),

36988.

Libas (Garcinia vidalii), 37381.

Lien ch’iao (Forsythia suspensa),
37477.

Lien hsin shih tzti (Diospyros kaki),
37471.
Lilac (Syringa sp.), 37544.
Lima doce (Citrus sp.),
36949.
Limaio do matto (Rheedia edulis),
37384.
Lime (Citrus sp.), 37084.
(India), 37084.
Rungpur, 37084.
sweet. See under 36949.
Sylhet, 37084.

See under

Lime orange (Citrus spp.), 36949-
36951.
Linum usitatissimum, 36937, 36938,

37085-37089, 37214.
Little devil bean (Phaseolus calcara-
tus), 36988,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Liu tung mu (Abelia triflora), 37478.
Loa (Bizra orellana), 37505.
Lo han chu chih (Bambos sp.), 37556.
Lonicera sp., 37545.
chrysantha, 37648.
ruprechtiana, 37644.
Lovilovi grass (Chrysopogon acicu-
latus), 37567.
Lii tou (Phaseolus aureus), 37078.
Lukeriga (Holcus sorghum), 36962.
Lung chao tz’t shu (Ziziphus jujuba),
37489.
Lychnis coronata, 37462.

Macatiba palm
carpa), 37382.
Magnolia denudata, 37485.

yulan. See Magnolia denudata.
Magugu (undetermined), 37504.
Mahango (Pennisetum glaucum),
36959.

Mahorka (Nicotiana rustica), 36964.
Malus sp., 37486. |
baccata, 37008, 37584, 37586, 37616.
cerasifera, 37585.
fusca, 37592.
prunifolia, 37590, 37617.
prunifolia rinki, 37591. ’
Mambi bean (Phaseolus calcaratus), —
36988. q
Man érh shih tzii (Diospyros kaki), —
37538. “|
Man tien hung shih tzi (Diospyros —
kaki), 37543.
Manasiri (Sesamum orientale), 37605. —
Mangifera indica, 36965.
Mango (Mangifera indica), 36965.
Mangostao da Africa (Garcinia sp.),
36977.
Mangosteen, African (Garcinia Sp.), —
36977.
Marak (Betula fruticosa), 37007.
Mauritius bean (Stizolobium aterri-—
mum), 36989. 2
Mausa (Pennisetum glaucum), 36959. —
Mavela amassen (Holcus sorghum), —
36962.
Mawele (Holcus sorghum), 36962.
Medicago falcata X sativa, 37639.
Medlar (Mespilus germanica), ioe
Meibomia gyroides, 37502.
Mei chu chih (Phyllostachys nigra), '
37555. 3
Melinis minutifiora, 37388. >

(Acrocomia sclero- —

Meratia praecoxv, 37487, 37488, 37522-
37524.

# espilus germanica, 37618.

Mien tan shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
Bi 37529.

Millet, sugar (Holcus sorghum), 37377.
Moreton Bay chestnut (Castanosper-
mum australe), 37138.

Bay fig (Ficus macrophylla),
37140.

Mountain currant (Ribes alpinum),
37621.

evergreen cherry (Laurocerasus
ilicifolia) , 37631.

Mulata gorda bean (Phaseolus vul-

garis), 37024.

-Mulatinha (Phaseolus vulgaris) , 37220.

Mung bean. See Phaseolus aureus.

Murchurkee (Nicotiana rustica),

Murua (Holcus sorghum), 36961,

Musa sp., 36984, 37032.

Muskmelon (Cucumis melo), 37624.

; Valencia, 37624.

-Mu-tsa (Phaseolus calcaratus), 36988.

Myrcia jaboticaba. See Myrciaria
jaboticaba.
Myrciaria cauliflora, 37034.

edulis, 37094.

jaboticaba, 37090.
anjilla quitoense),
eres.
avel orange. See Citrus sinensis.
x Yew Zealand flax (Phormium tenaz),
87142, 37143.

Niant (Pennisetum glaucum), 36959.
Nicotiana rustica, 36964.

Nicuri palm (Cocos coronata), 36972;
Cocos schizophylla, 37021,

Niu hsin shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
_ 87535.

Njaderi (Hleusine coracana), 37604.
Nogti (Phaseolus aureus), 37576.

TS

(Solanum

Nat (Avena sterilis), 37405.

Deotea sp., 37093.

regeliana, 37091.

Jil palm, Guinea (Hlaeis guineensis),
36973.

Dphiopogon sp., 37557.

Opuntia spp., 36954, 37025.

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914.

99

Orange (Citrus spp.), 36975, 37623.
(Brazil), 36942, 36947, 36948.
Jaffa, 37461.

Johore, 37623.
lime (Citrus spp.), 36949-36951.

navel, 36942, 36947, 36948.

sour (Citrus aurantium), 36971,
86975.

sweet (Citrus sinensis), 36942,

386947, 36948, 37461.
Oryza’ sativa, 37130, 37215, 37517-
37521, 37632-37637.
Ou hsin shih tzt Pager di kaki),
- 837467.
Ovambokorn, red (Holcus Sdeikumn),
36963.
P’a tou (Vigna sinensis), 37076.
Pai hsiang hsing é@rh (Prunus armeni-
aca), 37072.
Pai yang shu (Populus sp.), 37482.
Pai yti lan (Magnolia denudata),
37485.
Pai yti wan la mei (Meratia praecoz),
37488.
Palm, Alicuri (Cocos coronata) , 36972.
(Brazil), 36972, 36973, 37021,
~ 87095, 37382.
Dendé (Elaeis guineensis), 36973.
Guinea oil (Hlaeis. guineensis),
36978.
Macauba, 37382. .
Nicuri (Cocos coronata) , 36972.
(Cocos schizophylla), 37021.
(Pinanga insignis), 37607.
sucum, 37095.
tucum, 37095.
Pan chin li (Pyrus sp.), 37071.
Panicum mazimum, 37030.
Papa gruesa (Solanum tuberosum),
36941,
Papa montafiera
rosum), 36997.
Papaya (Carica papaya):
(Africa), 37118.
(Costa Rica), 37122-37124.
Dapitan, 36987.
(Philippine Islands), 36987, 37577.
seedless, 37577.
Singapore, 36987.
Pau maia (Phaseolus calcaratus),
36988.

(Solanum _ tube-

100 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Pea (Pisum sativum), 37376. Persimmon—Continued.
Cherry (Phaseolus angularis), Fén shih tzu, 37526.
37395. Fuji, 37202.
Crab-eye (Phaseolus calearatus), Fuyt, 37170.
36988. Gi-ombo, 37210.
Lazy-man (Phaseolus calcaratus), Hana-gosho, 37172.
36988. Handai, 37188.
Pea tree, Siberian (Caragana arbo- Hira-gaki, 37203.
rescens), 36991. Hira-tanenashi, 37207.
Peach (Amygdalus persica), 37613. Hung shih tzu, 37530.
Pear (Pyrus sp.), 37071. Huo ching, 37473.
(China), 37071, 37500. Huo kuan shih tzi, 37539.
half catty, 37071. SOR yaRa, ee
pan chin li, 37071. I shéng shih tzu, 37527.
Pyrus calleryana, 37500. (Japan), 37168-37213.
Jiro, 37174.

willow-leaved (Pyrus salicifolia),
37620. Kanro, 37187.

Kawa-bata, 37192.

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum),

36959, 26983. Khurma (Diospyros lotus), 37380,
(France), 36983. gp NE
(German Southwest Africa), Koshu-hyakume, 37191.

36959. Kou pu eb’ih shih tzu, 37532.
Labelebele, 36959. Kua kan shih tzu, 37533.
Mahango, 36959. Kuo kai shih tzt, 37469.

Mausa, 36959. Lien hsin shih tzu, 37471.
Niant, 36959. Man érh shih tzt, 37538.

Man t’ien hung shih tzu, 37543.
Meotogaki, 37208.

Mien tan shih tzii, 37529.
Mizu-shima, 37173.

Peniisetum glaucum, 36959, 36983.
typhoideum. See Pennisetum glau-
cum.

do campo (Hugenia klotzschiana), Monbei, 37200.
37392, 37492. Niu hsin shih tzii, 37535.
Pereskia sp., 36952. Obi-shi, 37212.
Persea americana, 37035, 37059, 37061. Ogosho, 37186.
gratissima. See Persea ameri- Oku-gosho, 37176.
cana. Omidansu, 37197.
Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), 37163- Onihira, 37213.
37218, 37465-37473, 37525-37539, Oranda-gosho, 37175.
37543. Otera, 37177.
Aizu-mishirazu, 37201. Ou hsin shih tzt, 37467.
Akadansu, 37195. Oyotsu-mizo, 37192.
Ama-hyakume, 37169. : (Russia), 37380. ©
Chien ting shih tzt, 37536. Saij6, 37190.
Ch’in shih tzi, 37528. Sekaiichi, 37183.
(China), 37543, 37465-37473, Shao shih tzii, 37537. :
37525-37540. Shiroto-damashi, 37189. Q
Ching mien shih tzu, 37472. Shozayemon, 37198. ’
Ch’iu chien ting shih tzti, 37531. Shui ching shih tzi, 37470,
Chu kuan shih tzu, 37468. Ssti fang shih tzti, 37465. .
Chung t’ai shih tzu, 37534. Ta hung pao shih tzt, 37466.
(Diospyros lotus), 37380, 37627. Takura, 37194. _
Dojo-hachiya, 37199. Tamopan. See under 37534. —

Fén niu hsiu tzu, 37525. Tanenashi, 37205.

Persimmon—Continueu.
- Tenjin-gosho, 37168.
Toyo-oka, 37185.
Tsukiyo, 37184.
Yamagaki, 37196.
- Yashima, 37181.
- Yedoichi, 37171, 37182.
» Ye-gosho, 37180.
Yeh shih tztii (Diospyros lotus),
37540.
Yemon, 37206.
Yokono, 37209.
Yotsu-mizo, 37204.
4 Zenji-maru, 37179.
_ Phaseolus sp., 37010.
; angularis, 37002, 37003, 37038,
J 37039, 37057, 37058, 37357-
: 37366, 37395, 37575.
G aureus, 37056, 37078, 37367, 37368,
4 37576. .
: bertonii, 37010.
4 calcaratus, 36988. .
4 caracalla, 37010.
lunatus, 37112, 37113.
wulgaris, 36970, 37023,
; 37079, 37220, 37369-37374.
Phleuia pratense, 37162.
Phoenix dactylifera, 37060.
Phormium tenaz, 37142, 37148.
Phyllostachys nigra. See Phyllosta-
Bee” chys puberula nigra,
‘ puberula nigra, 37555.
Pilipiliula (Chrysopogon aciculatus),
37567.” .
_ Pinanga insignis, 37607.
Pink, wild (Lychnis coronata), 37462.
Pisum sativum, 37376.
Pitanga (Hugenia uniflora), 37026.
Pitomba (Hugenia luschnathiana),
37017.
Polygonum sachalinense, 37626.
Pomegranate (Punica = granatum),
37029.
Populus sp., 37482.
tomentosa, 37542.
oplar (Populus sp.), 37482, 37542.
(China), 37542.
Pai yang shu, 37482.
Ta pai yang shu, 37542.
Port Jackson fig (Ficus rubiginosa),
87141.
Potato (Solanum polyadenium), 36992.
(Solanum tuberosum), 36997.

37024,

-

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914.

101

Prickly-pear, Opuntia spp., 36954, 37025.
Pringlea antiscorbutica, 37554.
Prunus sp., 37628.
armeniaca, 37072, 37073, 37474.
cerasifera divaricata, 37463, 37464,
37630.
domestica, 37629.
armenioides, 37629.
insititia, 37619.
grayana, 37645.

ilicifolia. See Laurocerasus ili-
cifolia.

insititia. See Prunus domestica
insititia.

lusitanica. See Laurocerasus lusi-
tanica.

maackii, 37646.

persica. See Amygdalus persica.

pedunculata. See Amygdalus
pedunculata.

prostrata, 37642.
sibirica, 37006.
Punica granatum, 37029.
Pyronia (X Cydonia veitchii), 37606.
Pyrus sp., 37071.
baccata. See Malus baccata.
calleryana, 37500.
canescens, 37587.
cydonia. See Cydonia oblonga.
melanocarpa. See Aronia mela-
nocarpa.
pinnatifida. See Sorbus hybrida.
prunifolia. See Malus prunifolia.
ringo. See Malus prunifolia rinki.
rivularis. See Malus fusca. :
rotundifolia. See Sorbus latifolia.
salicifolia, 37620.

Quince (Chaenomeles lagenaria catha-
yensés), 37558.
bastard (Sorbus alpina), 37593.
(Cydonia oblonga), 37614.

Ragi (Hleusine coracana), 37604.
Rheedia edulis, 37384.
Ribes alpinum, 37621.
speciosum, 37622.
Rice (Oryza sativa):
Atap, 37632-37637.
Byat pyu, 37636.
Highland, 37215.
(India), 37130, 37632-37637.

102

Rice—Continued.
(Italy), 37517-37521.
Kembuti Bhatta, 37130.
Kiri bidari (Bambos sp.), 37129.
Kyaung bya, 37637.
Mya wa, 37635.
Nga cheik, 37634.
Negaseingyi, 37632.
(Peru), 37215.
Rangoon, 37632-37637.
Rangooni Chal, 37632-37637.
Sancino, 37521.
Sekiyama, 37518.
Taungteik pan, 37633.
Rosa sp., 37490.
Rose (Rosa sp.), 37490.
Yiieh chi mu tan, 37490.
Rose-apple (Caryophyllus
36978.
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), 37012.
Rubus sp., 37481. —
Rye (Secale cereale), 37155, 37568,
37569.
(Siberia), 37155, 37568, 37569.

jambos),

Sacaline (Polygonum
37626.
Saidy date (Phoenix dactylifera),
37060.
Saka-baba-sata
37109.
Sam (Sesamum orientale), 37605.
Schizonotus sorbifolius, 37153.
Secale cereale, 37155, 37568, 37569.
Secamone wightiana, 37222.
Service tree, bastard (Sorbus hy-
brida), 37595.
Sesame (Sesamum orientale), 37605.
Sesamum indicum. See Sesamum
orientale.
orientale, 37605.
Shaddock (Citrus grandis),
36946.
(Brazil), 36944-36946.
pink-fleshed, 36945.
Shan ch’un liu (Tamariz sp.), 37483.
Shao shih tzti (Diospyros kaki), 375387.
Shih tzi. See Diospyros kaki.
Shui ching shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
37470.
Siberian crab apple. See Malus bac-
cata and M. prunifolia.
Sidi (Sesamum orientale), 37605.

sachalinense),

(Vigna sinensis),

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

36944—

Sigge (Hleusine coracana), 37604.
Sita-mas (Phaseolus _calcaratus), —
36988. ;
So tsao (Ziziphus jujuba), 37484.
Soap fruit (undetermined), 37020. ;
Soja maz, 37036, 37037, 37040-37055, —
37062, 37063, 37074, 37075, 37077, —
87080, 37228-37356, 37396-37404,
375638, 37570-37574.
Solanum polyadenium, 36992,
quitoense, 37566. °
tuberosum, 36941, 36997,
Sorbus alnifolia, 37582.
X alpina, 37593.
aria salicifolia, 37583.
X hostii, 37588.
hybrida, 37595.
X latifolia, 37589.
Sorghum (Holcus sorghum) ¢
(Africa), 37114-87116.
Amawele, 36962.
(China), 37082-37083.
Fara fara, 37115.
(France), 36979, 36980, 36982.
(German East Africa), 37549-
37553.
(German Southwest Africa)
36960-36963.
(Germany ), 36998-37000.
halepensis. See Holcus halepensis. —
Holongo waza, 37551.
(Italy), 37377-37379.
Itumbi, 36962.
Kalundi-1, 37549.
Kalundi-2, 37552.
Kaura, 37114.
Lukeriga, 36962.
M., 37553.
Mavela amassen, 36962.
Mawele, 36962.
Murua, 36961.
(Nigeria), 37503.
Ovambokorn, red, 36963.
Susue, 36960.
Utembe, 37550.
vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
bean (Soja maz):
Barbarian, 37297.
Blue, 37286.
Bird’s Egg, 37319, 37320.
Black, 37302, 37305, 37307-37309,
37311. : ‘fa
Black Chestnut, 37304, 37401.

Soy

Say bean—Continued.
Large, 37306.
Rat’s Eye, 37310, 37317.
Rich, 37303.
Striped, 37321.
Vegetable, 37314.

Black-Eyed, 37399.

Black-Green, large, 37403.

Blue, 37280, 37282-37285, 37289,
37290, 37292, 37293, 37295,
37300, 37301.

Clear, 37296.
Small, 37294.

Bluish, 37281.

Broad River, 37230.

Burnt, 37254.

Camphor, 37291.

Castor-Oil, 37402.

Cha tou, 37075.

Chestnut, 37235.

(China), 37062, 37063,

37075, 37077, 37080.

Chinese, 37570-37572.

Ching tou, 37080.

Chodan, 37239.

(Chosen), 37036, 37037, 37040-

37055, 37228-37356, 37396-39404,
37563.

Clasped Hands, 37287.

Confucian Scholar, 37318.

Date, 37267, 37273, 37396.

Date, Large, 37263, 37268.

Food, 37242, 37322.

Golden, 37261.

Great Date, 3727L

Green, Big, 37598.

Green, Clear, 37288,

Huang tou, 37077.

Indigo, 37266.

Kambool, 37037.

Khei, 37574.

Ko-yi, 37573.

Moon-tooth, 37074.

Pheasant-leg, 37404.

Purple, 37323.

Rat’s Eye, 37245, 37279, 37312,

_- 373138, 37315, 37316, 37400.

Red, 37264, 37272, 37274-37276.

Rat, 37277.

= Rice, 37278.

or Striped, 37324.

_ Rengyo Egg, 37237.

c. _ Rich and Virtuous, 37255.

—— ~

37074,

JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1914.

103

Soy bean—Continued.
(Siberia), 37570-37574.
Six Months, 37228, 37269.
Soja,-37249, 37258.
Swallow, 37270.
Tea, 37265.
Thousand Tied, 37325.
White, 37231, 37234, 37238, 37240,
37241, 37246, 37248, 37251,
37258, 37256, 37257, 37260.
Chestnut, 37397.
Early, 37257.
Horse, 37250.
King, 37252.
Large-Grained, 27246.
Manchurian, 37563.
Rat’s Eye, 37247,
37262.
Small, 37243.
Stalk, 37233.
Vegetable, 37244.
Widower, 37229.
Yellow, 37236.
Early, 37232.
Powder, 37298.
Roll, 37299.
Yiieh ya tou, 37074.
Yulgochi, 37036.
Spiraea sorbifolia.
sorbifolius.
veitchi, 37610.
wilsoni, 37611.
Spodiopogon angustifolius. See Is-
chaemum binatum.
Spondias tuberosa, 37018.
Spud, claw (Amorphophallus
37394.
Squash (Cucurbita pepo) , 37132, 37133.
(Italy), 37132, 37133.
Zucchetta nana, 37132, 37133.
Ssii fang shih tzii (Diospyros kaki),
37465.
Stenocarpus sinuatus, 37144.
Sterculia acerifolia. See Brachychi-
ton acerifolium.
Stizolobium aterrimum, 36989.
velutinum (?), 37066.
Su hsin la mei (Meratia praecoz),
37487.
Sucum (Bactris caryotaefolia), 37095.
Sugar millet (Holecus sorghum), 37377.
Surucucti (Pereskia sp.), 36952.
Susue (Holcus sorghum), 36960.

37259,

See Schizonotus

sp.),

104

Sutri (Phaseolus calcaratus), 36988.
Syringa sp., 37544.

Ta hsing (Prunus armeniaca), 37474.
Ta hung pao shih tza (Diospyros
kaki), 37466.
Ta hung tsao (Ziziphus jujuba), 37476.
Ta pai yang shu (Populus tomentosa),
387542.
Ta tsao (Ziziphus jujuba), 37475.
Takuara (Bambos guadua), 37009.
Talauma hodgsoni, 37216.
Talba (Linum usitatissinmum), 37085—
37089.
Tamarisk (Tamariz sp.), 37483.
Tamariz sp., 37483.
Tan chun (Viburnum fragrans),
37005.
Taro (Colocasia sp.), 37033.
banlung, 37393.
(Colocasia antiquorum) , 37226.
(Colocasia esculenta), 37393.
(Syria), 37226.
Taya (Xanthosoma spp.), 37098, 37099.
Teosinte (Huchlaena mexicana) , 37625,
Theobroma cacao, 36974,
Timothy (Phleuwm pratense), 37162.
Tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), 36964.
Toxocarpus wightiana. See Secamone
wightiana.
Trifolium alexandrinum, 36966.
lupinaster, 37165.
pratense, 37161, 37406-37460.
Triticum aestivum, 386940, 37154,
37157, 37158, 37160, 37164, 37167,
37601-37603.
durum, 37159.
vulgare. See Triticum aestivum.
Tsao (Ziziphus jujuba) :
K’ang, 37070.
So, 37484.
Ta, 37475.
Ya hu, 37069.
Tsuru adzuki (Phaseolus calcaratus),
386988.
Tucum (Bactris caryotaefolia), 37095.
Tulip tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus),
37144.
Tung ch’ing (Huonymus radicans acu-
tus), 37541.
Tung tree (Aleurites fordii), 36993.
Tuquerrena (Solanum tuberosum),
36941,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Udo (Aralia cordata), 37145-87152. —
Kan, 37145.
Oku red, 37152.
Oku white, 37148.
Wase red, 37151.
Wase white, 37147.
Yakate red, 37149.
Yakate white, 37150.
Yama, 37146.
Umburana (Amburana claudii), 37019. —
Undetermined, 387020, 37390, 37494,
37504.

Vetch (Vicia amoena), 37163.

Viburnum burejaeticum, 37600.
fragrans, 37005.

Sargenti, 37612.

Vicia amoena, 37163.

Vigna cylindrica, 37564.
sesquipedalis, 37565.
Sinensis, 36990, 37022,

37104-37111, 37375.

37076,

Walnut (Juglans regia), 37225.
Wheat (Triticum aestivum and T.
durum):
Amerikanka, 37158.
(Baluchistan), 36940.
(Holland), 37601-87608.
Imperial, 37602.
Millioen, 37603.
Sandomyrka, 37160.
(Siberia), 37154,
37164, 37167.
Wilhelmina, 37601. Fz
Whitebeam (Sorbus aria salicifolia), |
37583.
Winter-sweet (Meratia
37487, 37488, 37522-37524.
Wood-oil tree (Aleurites fordii) , 36993.
(China), 36993.

37157-37160,

praecor),

Xanthosoma spp., 37098, 37099.

Ya hu tsao (Ziziphus jujuba), 87069. —

Yama (Colocasia esculenta), 37096,
37097. |

Yard-long bean (Vigna sesquipedalis),
37565. j

Yautia (Colocasia esculenta), 36955-
36958.

Yeh shih tzii (Diospyros lotus), 37540.

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87108.
Zea mays, 86976, 36996, 37219. 37387.
Ziziphus jujuba, 87069, 37070, 37475,

37476, 37484, 37489.
sativa. See Ziziphus jujuba.
Zucchetta (Cucurbita pepo), 3871382,
87188.

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

WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chief of Bureau.

INVENTORY

SEEDS AND PLAN'S IMPORTED

BY THE

~ OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1
TO JUNE 30, 1914.

(No. 39; Nos. 37647 To 38665. )

WASHINGTON:

SS GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIOE,
a 1917.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

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Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A. TAYLOR.

Associate Chief of Bureau, KARL F, KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. ROCKWELL,
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF.
David Fairchild. Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

P. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

B. T. Galloway, Plant Pathologist, in Charge of Plant Protection and Plant Propagation.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

David A. Bisset, Nathan Menderson, and Glen P. Van Eseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Fla.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Md.

J. E. Morrow, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher, Plant Propagator.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Experiment Station, Haifa,
Palestine; Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; H. M. Curran, Laurel, Md.; M. J.
Dorsey, University Farm, St. Paul, Minn.; H. T. Edwards, Ridgeicood, N. J.; Dr. ‘Gasee
Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; E. C. Geren: Servico do
Algoddao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A. C. Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic Gardens, Seharun-
pur, India; E. J. Kraus, University of Chicago, Chicago, Iil.; Barbour Lathrop, Chicago,

_ Ill. ; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Ses Littleriver, Fla.; H. P.
ace Experiment, Ga.; Dr. L. Trabut, Director, Service Botanique, Algiers, Algeria;
E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mase.

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CONTENTS.

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Puate I. The“ fire-pot’’ persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. f£.), S. P. I. No. 37657.
: II. The “ salt-bag’’ persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. f.), 8. P. I. No. 37672.
III. The bakopary (Rheedia brasiliensis (Mart.) Planch. and Triana),
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IV. Thecarnauba palm (Copernicia cerifera Martius), S. P. 1. No. 37866.

VY. An orange-colored swamp anona (Annona spinescens Martius),

S. P. I. No. 37911, on the banks of the Rio Sao Francisco. -......

V1. Fruits of the swamp anona (Annona spinescens Martius), S. P. I.
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VII. Trial plat of favorita grass (Tricholaena rosea Nees), S. P. I. No.

? 38021, at the Horto Florestal, an experiment station at Joazeiro,
Bahia, on the banks ot the Rio Sao Francisco............--..----

VIII. A field oi caatingueiro grass (Chloris elegans H. B. K.),S. P.I. No.

IX. Guatemalan avocado fruits (Persea americana Miller), S. P. I. Nos.
38400 to 38402. Collected by the O. F. Cook expedition to

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INVENTORY OF SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED BY
_ THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT IN-
TRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL
1 TO JUNE 30, 1914 (NO. 39; NOS. 87647 TO 38665).

INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.

This inventory, which covers the quarter closing just before the

outbreak of the European war, is the largest and contains the most
yariedly interesting plant material which has come in during any
quarter since the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction was
organized in 1898. It describes or lists 1,019 introductions, which is
an average of more than 13 for each official working day, and a
perusal of the notes will give a good idea of the world-wide oper-
ations of this office. It might be interesting to point out that a large
amount of the material which is brought in is secured by the oper-
ations of an exchange system. During the year, for example, 537
‘shipments of seeds or plants were sent to official and special private
‘experimenters abroad. The office is becoming, in fact, an inter-
national office of seed and plant exchange, which, in many instances,
as been of as much value to foreign agriculturists as to the Ameri-
can farmer.
To look over such catalogues as this—of a thousand different
-plants—is, even to experiment-station men, so much of an under-
ee that with the first inventory, published in 1898, the custom
was established of mentioning in an introductory statement the more
| pperently promising and interesting introductions described. There
are so many which deserve special mention in this one that the writer
nas attempted a rough classification of them.

= pal . CEREALS.

From the large number of cereals which have come in for trial
or have been gathered for the monographic studies of experimenters
with these crops, there might be mentioned the introduction of the
- Nore.—This bulletin is a record of new or little-known seeds or plants procured mostly
rom abroad. It is intended for distribution to agricultural experiment stations and the
ore important private cooperators.
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two principal rice varieties of Tarragona, Spain (Nos. 37696 and
37697); a collection of South African wheats (Nos. 38618 to
88631), including the best Boer sorts adapted to the poor, unmanured
Jends of that region; 11 varieties of wheat (Nos. 38343 to 38353)
which have been developed by the wheat breeders of the Department
of Agriculture of New South Wales and are considered worthy of

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trial in our own Southwest; a selected Danish 2-rowed barley (No. |

37706) and a 6-rowed variety (No. 37707), showing peculiar resist-

ance to smut and leaf-spot, and a yellow spring oat of good quality |
(No. 37708), the results of selections carried on by breeders of the ©
Royal Danish Agricultural Society of Copenhagen; the dwarf Black —

Grushevsk sorghum (No. 377383) from the farm of the Grand Duke
Nicholas in the Ekaterinoslav Province of Russia, which is distin-
guished by early maturity, even in very cold summers, and is the
best yielder of 20 sorts tested there; and a variety of maize (No.
28544) which is grown by the Panetes Indians of the upper Gy
Parana (Machabo) River of Brazil, secured by Mr. Leo Miller, of
the Roosevelt expedition, the first white man to visit the tribe.

FORAGE CROPS.

Of forage crops the most remarkable included in this inventory
is that reported by Mr. J. B. Thompson, of the island of Guam,
Merremia hederacea (Burm.) Hallier (No. 38647), a creeping plant

of the morning-glory family, which appears to be more palatable —

to stock than any of the other forage plants on the island and is

capable of being used continuously as pasturage. The Brazilian

expedition of the office, composed of Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and
Popenoe, during its stay in southern Brazil secured seeds or plants
of 59 wild or cultivated forage grasses (Nos. 87983 to 38041).
These will probably be of special interest to southern agriculturists.

The Apitréfle, or bee clover (No. 37937), a variety of red clover

so named because the honeybees are able to collect nectar from its

much shortened, more open flowers, sent by Prof. G. Martinet, of

Lausanne, Switzerland, will interest bee men as well as agricultur-
ists. Two annual species of clover from Budapest, Trifolium angu-

latum Waldst. and Kit. and 7. parviflorum Ehrh. (Nos. 37681 and —
27682), which remain dwarf in dry years, serving as pasturage,

but grow high enough for hay on wet spots or in wet years, may

possibly fit in with American requirements; and a wild type of

Kentish white clover (No. 38579), which experiments at Armstrong
College, Cockle Park, England, have shown is better than Dutch
clover, may prove suitable for acclimatization here. Mr. Meyer
found several hardy varieties of Chinese sugar cane (Nos. 38257
and 38332) at Chengchow and Kaifeng, in Honan Province,

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 7

which might be grown above the natural cane belt in the South
and be useful for fodder, if not for sirup production. Whether
or not an Italian rye-grass (No. 37709) of especially early-maturing .
habit, selected from single plants by the Royal Agricultural Society
of Denmark, a meadow fescue (No. 37710) very resistant to the rust
_ (Puccinia), and the orchard-grass variety “ Olsgaard” (No. 37711),
all from Copenhagen, will thrive in this country, where climatic
conditions are so different, is a question to be determined by trial.
With the exception of the Algaroba of Hawaii (Prosopis), forage
trees seem to have made little progress in agriculture in the United
States, and it is consequently a question whether the Jua tree of the
eaatinga land around Joazeiro, Brazil (No. 37923), a species of
jujube, the leaves and the fruits of which are eaten by stock, will
make a place for itself in this country.

NUT-BEARING TREES.

Two nut-bearing trees, the galo, Anacolosa luzoniensis Merrill
(No. 38395), a Philippine species from the mountains of Cavite,
with a kernel having the flavor of corn, and the k’uei li tzt. (No.
; 37799). a superior large-fruited form of the blight-resistant Chinese
chestnut, Castanea mollissima Blume, which Mr. Meyer found south
of Sianfu, Shensi, are described in this inventory.

TIMBER, SHELTER-BELT, AND SHADE TREES.

Of trees for timber, windbreak, or shade purposes the following
will be of interest: The true Catalpa bungei C. A. Meyer, first
introduced in 1905 from Peking by Prof. Sargent, of the Arnold
Arboretum, coming in through Mr. Meyer from Shansi (No. 38254),
where, as he reports, it grows 100 feet in height and 10 to 15 feet in
circumference, being planted by the Chinese for its strong, light,
durable wood, which somewhat resembles black walnut in appear-
ance, and another introduction of Catalpa bungei (No. 38419) from
the Caucasus, where presumably it has been introduced from China;
a quick-growing form of white poplar, Populus tomentosa Carr.
_ (No. 38255), much planted by the Chinese for its timber; Fortune’s
_ Paulownia (No. 38184), which is used in China on sandy land as
a soil binder and windbreak and produces very light wood; a 60-
foot Himalayan birch, Betula utilis D. Don (No. 38287), which,
though not hardy in Great Britain, may thrive in this country, where
we have more sunlight; an English elm, Ulmus hollandica vegeta
(No. 38492), of very vigorous, rapid growth, attaining 100 feet in
height, a hybrid between Ulmus glabra Miller and U. scabra Miller,
an old specimen of which may be seen at Mr. Walter Hunniwell’s

8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

noted place at Wellesley, Mass.; molave, Vitex parviflora A, Juss. —
(No. 37705), the forest tree producing one of the best high-grade —
building timbers in the Philippines; and the sycamore tree of the —
Bible, Ficus sycomorus L. (No. 37729), a long-lived tree much |
esteemed for its shade, which the Arabs beat to induce it to bear its
inferior figs.

FIBER PLANTS.

Two fiber plants were brought from Brazil by the expedition sent
there in October, 1913: The caroa,; Neoglaziovia variegata (Arruda)
Mez, from Joazeiro (No. 37794), a species of Bromeliaceze growing
wild in the caatinga lands along the Sao Francisco River and used
by the natives for hammock ropes, and the piassava palm, Aétalea
funifera Martius (No. 37868), from Bahia, from the fiber of which
most excellent brooms and brushes are made, while from the hard
nuts buttons are manufactured.

VIGETABLES.

Of new vegetables there are a number of unusually interesting
species. Mr. Wester sends from Manila a new variety of roselle
(No. 37698) which matures 20 days earlier than the Victor variety
and may be useful as a jelly producer farther north than the Victor
can be grown; he directs attention also to a cucumber (No. 37700)
introduced into the Philippines from Seharunpur, which has shown
resistance to insect attacks and is proving to be one of the best
sorts of cucumbers for trial in the Tropics; E. Webb & Sons, of
Wordsley, England, have sent in No. 37807, which purports to be
a hybrid between thousand-headed kale and kohl-rabi, a vegetable
with a thickened stem growing 5 feet high, which is suitable for for-
age during the winter; Mr. Meyer has secured plants of the Chinese
ginger (No. 38180), the candied rhizomes of which are shipped from
China to America in great quantities; five varieties (Nos. 38356 to

38360) of the very best starch, table, and feeding potatoes of Polish ~

origin, bred by the Polish plant breeder, Henry Dotowski, have
been secured; from New Zealand has been brought in the New Era
potato (No. 37947), which, according to J. G. Harris, of Raetihi,
has not been affected by potato blight, whereas other varieties on
either side of it have been blackened. What resembles closely the
yampee yam of Jamaica, Dioscorea alata L. (No. 37948), seems to
have secured a foothold at Avon Park, Fla., and is doing as well
there, according to Mr. J. De Hoff, as the sweet potato. . It deserves
serious study. From the region about Coban, Guatemala, Mr. O. F.
Cook, during his expedition there in 1914, sent seeds of the remark-
able pacaya salad palm, Chamaedorea sp. (Nos. 38403 and 38404), —

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, i914. 9

which produces from four to six large, fleshy, edible inflorescences,
beginning with the third or fourth year. These inflorescences, or
‘pacayas, are about the size of ears of sweet corn and when cooked
make a delicate salad. It is believed that the species will grow in
‘southern Florida.

FRUITS.

_ A remarkable number of new fruits and interesting varieties of
our staple fruits are represented. Mr. Meyer has added to the
list of those already introduced 24 new varieties of oriental persim-
mon, among these being 11 from Tongjapu (Nos. 37648 to 37658),
including an especially valuable variety for drying purposes, which is
used to make a dried-fruit product comparable to the dried fig; an
improved variety of the Diospyros lotus L. (No. 37811) used for
stocks in the orchards established on the loess table-lands, where they
are subjected to an unusual amount of drought and alkali; five new
forms of persimmon from Shensi Province (Nos. 37661 to 37665);
the salt-bag persimmon and the honey-pot persimmon (Nos. 37672
and 37678), the latter no larger than a cherry, a prolific bearer, and
very showy when loaded with fruit; five varieties from Shantung
_ (Nos. 37948 to 37952), one of which is eaten pickled in brine. A
_staminate variety (No. 38482) has been found in Bermuda by Mr.
Peter Bisset, which ought to be valuable as a pollenizer.
_ The importance of finding a blight-proof pear has induced Mr.
Meyer to continue his search for a better flavored melting Chinese
pear, and he has sent in from Shensi, Honan, and Shantung 15
varieties of more or less promise for breeding purposes (Nos.
38240 to 38242, 38262 to 38271, 38277, and 38278); and Rev. Hugh
W. White has sent the Tangshan pear (No. 31982), the only pear he
has seen that does not have a woody taste. but is sweet and juicy.
_ An ancient apricot variety (No. 37744), from the Dakhleh Oasis
of Egypt, sent in by Prof. S. C. Mason during his expedition to
Egypt and the Sudan in search of date varieties, may prove of value
im our own desert region, since it is able to withstand an annual
temperature of 75° and monthly means as high as 90° F.
_ The growing importance of the Chinese jujube as a fruit for the
iddle West is emphasized by the receipt from Mr. Meyer of 14
Jarge-fruited varieties (Nos. 38243 to 38247, 38249 to 38253, and
38258 to 38261), some with fruits as large as or larger than ordinary
we s’ eggs, being more like small pears. They can be eaten fresh,
4 wed with rice, baked, preserved with honey, sugar, etc., and Mr.
Meyer reports in the neighborhood of Paihsiangchen an increasing
area, which already amounts to several thousand acres, almost entirely
given over to jujube culture.

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A red-fleshed, large-fruited variety of Chinese haw (No. 38176),
which can be kept for several months, was secured by Mr. Meyer.
The famous Fei peach (No. 38178), imported once before by Mr.
Meyer, but which died in transit, is now growing at our gardens from
additional material which he obtained. It is considered the best
peach in China and, because of its large size, lateness (middle of
October), good shipping qualities, and aromatic flavor, may be a
vaJuable addition to American commercial varieties.

Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, as a
result of their expedition to Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, Brazil, sent —
in scions from 24 specially studied trees of the Bahia navel orange,
selected because of their superior bearing capacity, uniformity of
fruit, sweetness, general vigor, lack of spines, and a tendency to bear
throughout the year. They also sent in the Selecta orange of Rio de
Janeiro (Nos. 37796 and 37840 to 37842), a variety which has been
under culture there for more than a hundred. years and is now, be-
cause of its sprightly flavor, more extensively cultivated there than
the navel orange, notwithstanding the fact that it contains seeds; the ©
pear orange (Nos. 37797 and 37843), which bears in the off season of
the Selecta pear-shaped fruits of good quality; the bitter orange,
laranja da terra (No. 37775), and the seedy sweet orange, laranja
da china (No. 37776), both of which are used as stocks for the navel
orange in southern Brazil; and the lime orange (No. 37784), a variety ©
highly esteemed for ades, having a flavor intermediate between that —
of an orange and a lime. Mr. Harry Boyle, who secured the Nakon.
Chaisri seedless Siamese pummelo (No. 37724), making a special trip ©
to Bangkok from the Philippines, reports that it is not always seed-
less in Siam. The alamoen from Surinam (No. 37804), fruits of ©
which were sent in by Mr. James Birch Rorer, of Trinidad, is a_
superior and very distinct variety of grapefruit with peculiarly —
Juicy, tender flesh which does not squirt when one thrusts a spoon ©
into it. The seedless pummelo (No. 37780) secured by the Brazilian —
expedition may also be of value. -

Such citrus relatives as the desert kumquat, Lremocitrus glauca '
(Lindl.) Swingle (No. 37712), and Atalantia monophylla DC., from
India and Ceylon (No. 38511), may be of great value in breeding new
types of citrus trees.

Of more strictly subtropical fruits, the following are new to diel
United States: A wild, remarkably sweet fruit allied to the longan,
Euphoria cinerea Radlk. (No. 38374), from Cavite Province, in the
Philippines; four varieties (Nos. 38478 to 38481) of a Guatemalan
fruit from Coban called the injerto, Achradelvha viridis, similar wo

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a rare species of Anacardium (No. 38209) from Cuba, related to
the cashew, which might prove a good stock for that fruit; the
fruta de condessa (No. 38171), an indigenous annonaceous fruit,
PRollinia deliciosa Safford, from Rio de Janeiro; the guabiroba,
Campomanesia fenzliana (Berg) Glaziou (No. 37834), a Brazilian
myrtaceous fruit resembling the guava, but stronger flavored and
highly esteemed for jellies; three new Eugenias with edible fruits,
suited to culture in Florida (Nos. 37830 to 37832); the bright yel-
low-fruited Rheedia brasiliensis (Mart.) Planch. and Triana (No.
37802) from Rio de Janeiro, strongly resembling in taste the famous
mangosteen; the imbu, Spondias tuberosa Arruda (Nos. 37861 to
37865), from Januaria, one of the most popular fruits of the interior
of Brazil.

The most important addition to subtropical fruits, however, is
doubtless that made by the Guatemala expedition under the charge of
Mr. O. F. Cook. in the shape of 24 varieties of hard-shelled avocados
(Nos. 38477, 38549 to 38564, 38578, 38581, 38583, 38587, and 38638 to
_ 88640) collected in the region of Coban, Antigua, and the city of
Guatemala, some of them at an altitude of 5,000 feet. As these ripen
late, in the winter and spring, and are of good quality, some of them
should be of special value in assisting the development of that
remarkable new fruit industry which is rapidly getting on its feet
in southern California and southern Florida.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS OF INTEREST.

_ The discovery of a new oil plant seems to have been made in the
Ngart, Plukenetia conophora Muell. Arg. (No. 38644), a creeping
plant from Kamerun, which is cultivated in the cornfields there and
bears nuts the size of walnuts which contain 53.8 per cent of an
oil similar to linseed oil, which is used for cooking and also as a
drying oil. From the leaves of the carnauba wax palm, Copernicia
cerifera Martius (No. 37866), a wax is secured that was formerly
used for sage records. Their fruits are said to be an excellent

| The hin, a species of Salvia (No. 38048), from the swollen seeds
, _which, according to Purpus, the Mexicans make a refreshing
rink aa was used by the ancient Aztecs, should interest ama-
teurs in the South, as well as the ava piititt: Piper methysticum
Forster (No. 38291), from which the South Sea Island kava is made.
The true gum-arabic acacia, Acacia verek Guill. and Per. (No.
38524). from Khartum, may be capable of acclimatization in our
southwestern desert region.

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EDITORIAL NOTE.

Chinese place and plant names in this inventory have been brought,
so far as possible, into accord with the best authorities, the geographic
rames (except when fixed by decisions of the United States Geo-
graphic Board) being given in the form accepted by the Chinese Min-
istry of Communications Postal Guide. Many of the smaller village
names, however, are not listed therein, and in all such cases the loca-
tion of the village is given with reference to the nearest town
mentioned in that work.

The manuscript of this inventory has been prepared by Miss May
Riley, the botanical determinations have been made and the notes
on geographic distribution compiled by Mr. H. C. Skeels, and the
descriptive notes arranged by Mr. S. C. Stuntz, who has also had
general supervision of this inventory.

Davin FaircHitp,
Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

OFFICE oF ForeIGN SEED AND PLant INTRODUCTION,
Washington, D. C., November 11, 1916.

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INVENTORY.

37647 to 37678.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for
the Department of Agriculture. Received April 2, 1914. Cuttings of the
following, except as noted; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer unless otherwise
indicated.

37647. Syrinea sp. Oleaceex. : Lilac.

“(No. 1107. From Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) A lilac
of slender growth, the flowers of which are said to be of a peculiar deep
shade of blue. Though the individual panicles are small, they are pro-

‘duced in such profusion as to make a striking impression. Obtained,
like the cuttings listed under the preceding number, from the garden of
the English Baptist Mission Hospital at Sianfu.”

37648 to 87658. Diospyrros KAKI L. f. Diospyracee. Persimmé6n.

From the village of Tongjapu [Tungchiaochen], near Fuping, Shensi,
China. February 3, 1914.

37648. “(No. 1109.) A Chinese dry-meated variety of persimmon,
of meditm large size and round-oblong shape; color, dark orange-
red; contains seeds as a rule. This variety is a good keeper and
is also one of the best sorts for drying purposes. Chinese name
Ta kou tzu niu hsin shih tzi, meaning ‘ big-hooked oxheart per-
simmon.’ To obtain a superior quality of dried persimmons, the
following method is used with this variety: In early October
sound fruits are picked, which, although ripe, must still be hard.
Care should be taken to have the peduncle with a piece of twig
attached to each fruit. The fruits are peeled by means of a small,
special knife, an average worker peeling 2,000 persimmons a
day, though an expert brings it up to 3,000. The peeled fruits

' are tied, by means of their peduncles, to loosely twisted but
strong strings, which hang in pairs vertically from horizontal
beams put up especially for this work. From 200 to 300 fruits
are tied to each string, the work of tying being started by put-
ting a couple of fruits at the bottom first, so as to keep the
strings taut, after which the work progresses from top to bottom.
The fruits are now left hanging for about 20 days in a warm, sunny
situation, where, if possible, the wind can also blow, but where
there is freedom from dust. The persimmons should be squeezed
and manipulated by hand every four or five days to assist them
in drying uniformly and to prevent them from becoming hard in
spots. After they have dried thus for about three weeks, they are
taken down, strings and all, and a cool place is selected, where
they are all put into a big heap and covered with matting. They
are now allowed to sweat for 10 days, during which process a
dry, white, powdery sugar forms on the surface of the fruits.
When sufficiently cured they are hung up again for a couple of

13

14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37647 to 37678—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

days, preferably in the wind, to let them dry. Meantime the
peelings have been carefully dried in the sun and kept in airy
baskets. The fruits are now taken from the strings and put into
baskets and jars with the dried peelings between and over them,
and they are now ready for the consumer.

“Another method of drying, which is often practiced with the ~
smaller varieties, is to run a knife point in a spiral or horizontal
way through the skin of the fruits, then to put them in the sun
on coarse matting. After they have been drying for several weeks
they are thrown into a pile and covered with matting or sack-
ing, allowing them to sweat. When through with this process
they are ready for the market. Persimmons treated in this way
are, aS a rule, of a quality much inferior to those that have been
given more care, but on the other hand they sell so cheaply that
even coolies and beggars regale themselves on them.

“These dried persimmons are a most wholesome and pleasant
food, comparing very favorably with dried figs, and often even
preferable to them, being of less cloying sweetness and not pos-
al sessing the multitude of objectionable small seeds. There are:

large sections in the United States, especially in the Southwest,
where no doubt the dried-persimmon industry could be success-
fully established, and, with up-to-date methods of drying and
curing, a much cleaner and probably superior article could be
obtained than the product seen in China, and the nation would
be richer by a new and wholesome food product. Besides these
dried persimmons, the Chinese manufacture sugar, spirits, and
vinegar. from different varieties.”

37649. ‘“(No. 1110.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of flat shape with circular incisions, of orange color;
seedless, having in some fruits furrows on the top. The fruits
do not keep well, and they resist drying. Chinese name Shéng ti
shih tet, meaning ‘measure-box persimmon.’ This variety seems
to be like the Tamopan.”

387650. ‘“(No. 1111.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of square, flat shape; of reddish color; partly seedless. A
good keeper. Local name Mu shih tzi, meaning ‘wood persim-
nmion.’ ” i

387651. ‘“(No. 1112.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
of small to medium size, of red color, with blotches here and
there on the skin, seedless, and of very fine flavor. Local name
Chi hsin hung shih tzt%, meaning ‘ chicken-heart red persimmon.’ ”

387652. “(No. 1118.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
of small to medium size, of rounded form, color red, partly seed-
less; can not be kept long, fresh or dried. Local name Shan ko
tan shih tzi, meaning ‘mountlike persimmon.’ ”

37653. ‘“(No. 1114.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round-oblong shape, red, seedless. Good only when
fresh. Local name Chi chien hung shih tzu, meaning ‘tongue-
point red persimmon.’ ”

37654. “(No. 1115.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round-oblong shape, color orange-red, partly seedless;

APRIL. 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. . 15

- to 37678—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

can not be dried or kept long. Local name Mao chien shih tzii,
meaning ‘hairy point persimmon.’ ”

37655. “(No. 1116.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
medium large, of flattened, square shape, with four vertical fur-
rows, of orange-red color, partly seedless; can not be dried or kept
long. A rare variety. Local name Pan shih tzt%i, meaning ‘ flat
persimmon.’ ”’

387656. “(No. 1117.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round-oblong shape, with furrows running vertically ;
color yellowish red; partly seedless; can not be dried or kept long.
Local name Shwi shih tzeii, meaning ‘ water persimmon.’ ”

37657. “(No. 1118.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round-oblong form, color bright red, seedless; can be
kept fresh for a long time. Local name Huo kuan shih tzi, mean-
ing ‘fire-pot persimmon.’ This variety and other small sorts are
sometimes put into jars with fresh water for a couple of weeks,
after which treatment they have acquired quite a different taste,
losing much of their sweetness and often being just a little tart.”

For an illustration of the fruit of the fire-pot persimmon, see
Plate I.

37658. “(No. 1119.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of yellowish color, having many seeds. Thought to be a
hybrid between Diospyros kaki and D. lotus. Local name Ssi pu
hsiang shih tzii, meaning ‘ different persimmon.’ ”

37659. ZizipHUS JUJUBA Miller. Rhamnacez, Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

“(No. 1123. From village of Shiyapu, Shensi, China. February 4,
1914.) A variety of jujube having large fruits of barrel shape, of a
beautiful light-brown color. Can be eaten fresh or put up in weak
brandy; a really fine-looking jujube. Chinese name Ma lien tsao (Ma
lien jujube), referring to the supposed fact that this jujube resembles
the flower bud of a terrestrial orchid, with brownish flowers (Cym-
bidium sp.).”

37660. THUJA ORIENTALIS L. Pinacee. Arbor vite.

“(No. 1127. From near Chaoyi, Shensi, China. February 7, 1914.)
A globular form of the oriental arbor vite, of very dense growth. Valu-
able as an appropriate tree for cemeteries and for places of dignity.
Thuja orientalis is one of the most beloved trees of North China and is
much planted in temple courts and on burial grounds. It withstands
an astonishing amount of drought, neglect, and alkali, and it may be
of special value to certain sections of the United States.”

87661 to 37665. Diospyrros KAKI L, f. Diospyracee. Persimmon.
From the village of Yukotsun, near Puchowfu, Shansi, China. Febru-
ary 8, 1914.

37661. “(No. 1129.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of flat, square shape; of reddish color; partly seedless.
Excellent for drying purposes. Is of such good quality when
dried that formerly a shipment was made every winter to the
imperial court at Peking. Sells locally at 1 mace of silver per
catty (7 cents gold for 13 pounds). Local name Ch’ing shih tai,

16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37647 to 37678—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

meaning ‘ green persimmon.’ It is curious to note that the Chinese
say that the higher one can go into the mountains and the nearer
to the limit of successful culture, the better flavored the persim-
mon fruit becomes and the more bountiful the crops, even though
the trees are not so large as on the plains and are not as long
lived. In this way the persimmon seems to resemble the peach
remarkably closely.”

37662. “(No. 1130.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of round-oblong shape, color reddish, partly seedless. Sup-
plies a superior product when dried; can also be kept fresh for
a long time. Local name Niu hsin ta shih tei, meaning ‘ oxheart
big persimmon.’ ”

37663. ‘“(No. 11381.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
of medium size, barrel shaped, and of yellow color; contains seeds;
a good keeper, but not suitable for drying. Local name Lou hu
shih teui, meaning ‘ basket-jar persimmon.’ ”

37664. ‘‘(No. 1132.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, of small to
medium size, of flattened round shape with top regularly sunken,
and of orange color; partly seedless; can be kept fresh throughout
the winter when stored in a cool place. Does not dry well.
Chinese name Ching mien shih tzi, meaning ‘ mirror-face per-
simmon.’ The Chinese around Puchowfu cultivate several hundred
acres of this variety, solely for the purpose of distilling a brandy
from the fruits, which possesses a slightly bitter flavor. With
western methods, no doubt a superior sort of spirits could be
made from the persimmon, or even perhaps an alcohol, fit for
household uses.”

37665. ‘“(No. 1133.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round shape, color reddish; partly seedless; can be dried
and also kept fresh for a long time. Local name P’ing shih teu,
meaning ‘ flat persimmon.’ ”

37666 and 37667. DiospyRos KAKI L. f. Diospyracee. Persimmon.

From the village of Kenyangtchun, near Puchowfu, Shansi, China.
February 10, 1914.

387666. ‘“(No. 1134.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
very large and heavy, of flat shape, slightly furrowed; color red-
dish; seedless; of fine quality either fresh or dried. Local name
CW’ing shih tzu, meaning ‘ green persimmon.’ This may turn out to
be the same as No. 1129 [S. P. I. No. 37661].”

87667. ‘“(No. 1135.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of round shape, with the tops well rounded off; color red-
dish; contains seeds; can be dried well, supplying a good product.
Local name K’uei shih tzad, meaning ‘ crown persimmon.’ ”

37668. ZiziIPHUS JUJUBA Miller. Rhamnacez. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

(No. 1139. From near Puchowfu, Shansi, China. February 10, 1914.)
A variety of jujube bearing large fruits of round-oblong form, color
dark mahogany brown. Good for drying, as well as for eating fresh.
Chinese name Ta tsao, meaning ‘ big jujube.’”

37669 and 37670. Duiospyrzos KAKI L. f.. Diospyracee. Persimmon.

From the village of Wangyuko, Shansi, China. February 15, 1914.

Inventory 39, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE |.

THE “FirRE-PoT” PERSIMMON (DIOSPYROS KAKI L. F.), S. P. I. No. 37657.

A very small variety of persimmon of dark reddish color, resembling an intermediate form
between a Persian date anda plum. Locally called Huokuan shih tz, meaning ‘‘fire-pot’’
persimmon. The fruits can be kept fresh almost throughout the entire winter, but the Chi-
nese also eat them slightly fermented by keeping them in water for a few weeks and pouring
off the water every few days. Their flavor reminds one of beer, and travelers relish them
decidedly. (Photographed at Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China, by Frank N. Meyer, February
14, 1914; natural size; P13044FS.)

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THE “SALT-BAG@” PERSIMMON (DIOSPYROS KAKI L. F.), S. P. I. NO. 37672.

A very unusual form of oriental persimmon, being square, elongated and tapering, and havi ,
four vertical furrows. Of pale, orange-yellow color; seedless; calyx very large and strong'y
persistent. Can be kept fresh for several months. On account of its attractive and strikiag
form and color this variety may become a great favorite with the American public. Chinvse
name Yen pu tai shih tzu, meaning ‘‘salt-bag”? persimmon. (Photographed at Mienchih,
Honan, China, by Frank N. Meyer, February 22, 1914; natural size; P13046FS.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 17

37647 to 37678—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

37669. “(No. 1153.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
of small to medium size, of oblong tapering form, with longitudinal
furrows; of orange-red color; contains seeds; good only when
fresh. Local name Niu nai shih tzi, meaning ‘ cow’s-nipple per-
simmon.’ ”

37670. “(No. 1154.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
much like the preceding, but of somewhat different shape. Bears
the same name.”

37671. Uxtmus sp. Ulmacee. , Elm.

“(No. 1156. From the village of Maochingchen, Shansi, China. Feb-
ruary 16, 1914.) A species of elm, occurring in dry loess cliffs and in
decomposed slate rocks. In general, of a shrubby nature, but, when not
disturbed, growing to a medium-sized tree. The young branches are often
provided with broad corky wings, making them appear much thicker
than they really are. Of value possibly as a park tree, especially for
the drier parts of the United States.”

Cuttings and roots.
37672 to 37678. Diospyrros KAKI L. f. Diospyracee. Persimmon.
From near Mienchih, Honan, China. February 21, 1914.

87672. “(No. 1157.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, of remark-
able form, being of square, oblong shape, tapering toward the
apex and having hairy, vertical furrows; of medium size; color,
pale orange-yellow ; calyx very large; seedless. Can be kept fresh
for several months. A really beautiful persimmon, which will
probably become very popular with the American people. Local
name Yen pu tai shih tzu, meaning ‘ salt-bag persimmon.’ ”

For an illustration of the fruit of the salt-bag persimmon, see
Plate II.

87673. “(No. 1158.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of round, flat shape and of red color; partly seedless; can
be dried and also kept fresh for a long time. A superior variety.
Local name Yu kuei lun shih tzi, meaning ‘ globular persimmon.’ ”

837674. ‘“(No. 1159.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
very large; of round shape, with top running into a point; of
red color; partly seedless; can be dried or kept fresh for a long
time. Local name Ta ou hsin shih tzi, meaning ‘ big pointed-heart
persimmon.’ ”

37675. ‘“(No. 1160.) A variety of Chinese persimmon, said to be
medium large; of round shape, although very flat; color, red;
partly seedless; good only when fresh. Local name P’ai p’ai shih
tzu, meaning ‘ pounded persimmon.’ ”

387676. “(No. 1161.) A variety of Chinese persimmon, said to be
large, of square, flat shape, and having two furrows on top, in
the form of a Maltese cross; color, red; seedless; can be kept
fresh for a long time, but resists drying. Local name Chia hsien
hung shih tzu, meaning ‘ pick-fresh red persimmon.’ ”

87677. ‘“(No. 1162.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be
of medium size and of oblong, tapering form, with pointed top;
color, yellow; seedless. For fresh use only. Local name Pa yiieh
huang shih tzii, meaning ‘ eighth-moon yellow persimmon.’ ”

71476°—17 2

18 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37647 to 37678—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

387678. “(No. 1163.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, the fruits
of which are said to be of the size of large cherries, quite round;
of beautiful red color; very sweet, but full of seeds. The trees
grow tall and are prolific bearers and very showy when loaded
with ripe fruits. Local name Mi kuan shih tet, meaning ‘ honey-
pot persimmon.’ ”

37679 and 37680.

From Sianfu, Shansi, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricul-
tural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received at the
Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., March 18, 1914.

37679. PHYLLOSTACHYS sp. Poaceer. Bamboo.

“(No. 1075. January 13, 1914.) A bamboo growing to 15 to 20 feet in
height, having green stems which have but a small air channel in them.
Foliage more or less in bunches and quite dense. Of value as an orna-
mental garden plant for the mild-wintered sections of the United States.
Especially valuable as a windbreak. Chinese name Tung po chu, mean-
ing ‘the bamboo of Tungpo.’” (Meyer.)

Plant.
37680. PRUNUS TOMENTOSA Thunberg. Amygdalacee. Bush cherry.

(No. 1080. January 13, 1914.) A variety of bush cherry said to bear
small white fruits, rare locally. To obtain the best results, the Chinese
bud and graft this bush cherry on Amygdalus davidiana, usually low
in the ground, but often also budded high as ‘standard’ trees. Chinese
name Pai ying tao, meaning ‘ white cherry.’” (Meyer.)

37681 and 37682. .Trirotium spp. Fabacee. Clover.

From Hungary. Presented by Mr. E. Brown, Botanist in Charge of the
Seed Laboratory, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 15, 1914.

Dr. A. Degen, of the Royal Hungarian Seed-Testing Station at Budapest,
Hungary, says of these clovers:

““ These species really form a valuable constituent of our pastures and mead-
ows. Trifolium angulatum and T. parviflorum grow in our lowland plains
almost always in company on alkaline heavy clay soils. They are both annual
plants, and only in wet years or on wet spots attain a height which allows an
abundant hay crop. Under other circumstances they remain dwarf and yield
only a short but very valuable hay, and are therefore principally useful as

pasturage. They are both very early plants, their chief period of development —

being from the middle of April to the middle of June.
“These clovers have a cultural value only on alkaline, somewhat humid

ee

soils, and are not suitable for others or for culture under different climatic con- —

ditions.”
37681. TRIFOLIUM ANGULATUM Waldst. and Kit. Fabacesr.
37682. TRIFOLIUM PARVIFLORUM Ehrh, Fabacezx.

37683. Matus sytvestris Miller. Malacee. Apple. ;

(Pyrus malus L.)

From Saloniki Greece. Presented by Rev. P. H. House, president, Thessa- d

lonica Agricultural and Industrial Institute. Received April 24, 1914.
“'Tetovo apple.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 19

37683—Continued.

__“Tetovo is the Bulgarian name of the town of which Kalkundeleu is the
Turkish name; Tetovsky is the adjective, meaning ‘from Tetovo.” (P. H.
House, letter dated June 5, 1914.)

37684. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Fabaceze. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
From Peking, China. Received at the State Department in a pouch from
Peking, China. Received March 20, 1914.

“This variety is probably the kind asked for in your letter under the name
of the ‘ white-eyed’ soy bean. It is Known as ‘the large white eyebrow bean’
among the Chinese where it is grown.” (Source unidentified.)

37685. CanariumM ovatuM Engler. Balsameacez. Pili nuts.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. O. W. Barrett, chief,
Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture. Received March 31, 1914.

“The pili is a forest tree producing an excellent table nut.” (Barrett.)

686 to 37691.

From Tiflis, Caucasus. Presented by the director, Botanic Gardens. Re-
ceived March 30, 1914.

37686 to 38688. Prunus spp. Amygdalacez.

37686. PRuNUS MICROCARPA Meyer. Cherry.
See S. P. L. No. 27305 for previous introduction and description.
37687. PRUNUS PROSTRATA Labill. Bush cherry.

See S. P. I. Nos. 28945, 30564, and 37642 for previous introduc-
tions and description.

‘37688. PRUNUS CERASIFERA DIVARICATA (Ledeb.) Schneider,
See S. P. I. No. 37463 for previous introduction and description.
37689. Pyrwus NIVALIS ELAEAGRIFOLIA (Pall.) Schneider.

“This wild olive-leaved Pyrus, which is a native of Asia Minor, is a
distinct bush or small tree greatly valued for ornamental purposes. The
flowers of this beautiful Pyrus, which are white and small, make their
appearance in May. The fruit is small, globose in shape, crowned with
‘a very prominent calyx. The leaves are lanceolate, oblong lanceolate, or
linear lanceolate, and covered with a whitish, silky pubescence.” (Nich-
olson, Dictionary of Gardening.)

37690 and 37691. Fracaria spp. Rosacez. Strawberry.

Introduced for the work of the Office of Pomological and Horticultural
Investigations in plant breeding.

37690. FrRacaria vesca L.

=~ This common species of Fragaria, which is commonly known as the
“ wildwood strawberry,” is very widely dispersed over the temperate

and colder parts of the Northern Hemisphere, extending northward

to Lapland and Iceland, southward to the mountains of Java, as-

~ eending the Himalayas to 13,000 feet and the Scottish highlands to

— 7,000 feet. The fruit of this species is borne above the leaves.
“Tan Sometimes they are as much as 12 inches above the ground. This —
" Fragaria is a stout, tufted plant, dark green in color and less vil-

90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37686 to 37691—Continued.

lous than either F. canadensis or F. virginiana. (Adapted from
Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants and Britton and Brown, Flora
of the Northern States and Canada.)

37691. FRAGARIA VIRIDIS Duchesne.
(Frageria collina Ehrh.)

“This Fragaria, though not identical with F. vesca, resembles it
very closely and may be regarded as a mere variety of that European
species. Under the name of ‘hill strawberry’ it occurs in various
parts of Europe and is cultivated to some extent in Norway as far
north as latitude 67° 56’. The fruit of this species has a somewhat
musky odor.” (Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants.)

37692 to 37695. CoLocasta EscULENTA (L.) Schott. Aracez.
Taro.
From Waimea, island of Kauai, Hawaii. Collected August 16, 1913, by
Mr. R. A. Young, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Tubers of the fol- —
lowing; quoted notes by Mr. Young. ;

37692. “ Kumu. A rare variety of the Hawaiian taro, having brilliant _
red petioles. The name Kumu is said to have been given because of the —
similarity of color to that of the Hawaiian fish of the same name. The
variety is unimportant commercially. There are others of this class,
varying from this one in certain details.” 3

37693. “Apuwai ulaula. A commercial variety of the Hawaiian taro,
the leaf blades of which curl upward, forming a cuplike receptacle
which holds water. The name Apuwai signifies this character of the —
leaf.”

37694. “Lau loa. Leaf blade long, petiolar spot purple; laminar sinus ~
closed about one-fourth of distance; petiole dark green below, shaded —
with maroon, shading into solid dark maroon above the sinus, except ;
on the outer side, where it becomes light green; petiolar sinus wings
margined with red.”

37695. “Maka opio. A commercial variety grown on the island of
Kauai. Leaf characters similar to the preceding [S. P. I. No. 37694].”

Peter ftp to ee

consul general. Received March 25, 1914. t
“The principal region where rice is grown on an extensive scale in this —
consular district is in the Province of Tarragona, on the right bank of the
Ebro River, and in the tract commonly known as ‘Amposta.’ The total pro-
duction in the district named amounted to 29,750 long tons during the year —
1913, cultivated over an area of 8,500 hectares (21,004 acres), giving an aver- —
age production of 33 tons per hectare (2.47 acres). In the Province of Gerona :
and in the Balearic Islands rice is also cultivated, but not in quantities off
commercial importance. Here the production in 1913 was 8.43 and 7.59 toms, —
respectively.

“The Province of Valencia is the most important rice-growing center In
Spain, the average annual crop amounting to some 200,000 long tons. Rice
as a popular food enters into the diet of the people to such an extent that the

_ APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 21

37696 and 37697—Continued.

home production is not sufficient to meet the demands, and regular imports
are made, varying in accordance with the crop obtained.

“The two principal varieties of rice cultivated on the banks of the Ebro River,
in this particular consular district, are commonly known as Benlloch and

: Bomba; the latter variety is also grown in the Balearic Islands.

. “ Rice sowing in this district takes place about the end of March and the
beginning of April. The harvesting season begins in the latter part of Au-
gust and continues into early September, under normal weather conditions.
A considerable portion of the labor is done by peasants from Valencia, who go
to the Tarragona rice fields during the sowing and harvesting seasons.

“An authority states that the cost of planting, preparing the land, transporta-
tion to warehouse, drying, rent of land, thrashing, wages, and incidental ex-

_ penses, aggregate $123.10 for an acre producing 50 hectoliters (141.88 bushels)

of unshelled rice, which is sold at $2.70 per hectoliter (2.83 bushels), making
a gross profit of $135 and a net earning of $11.90 for each 50 hectoliters of

rice obtained. For sown rice, which is the method principally resorted to in

Spain on account of larger profits, the outlays would approximate $90.90, and

the yield would come to 44 hectoliters (124.86 bushels) of unshelled rice. In

: the latter instance the net profits would, therefore, amount to $27.90.” (Re-

port, February 18, 1914.)

:
: 37696. “ Bomba.”
“The ruling wholesale prices, which are subject to considerable
fluctuation, run at present as follows: Shelled, $11.20 to $13.70 per 100
; kilograms; unshelled, $6.50 to $7.20 per 100 kilograms.”
; 37697. “ Benlloch.”
“The ruling wholesale prices, which are subject to considerable
fluctuation, run at present as follows: Shelled, $6.85 to $7.75 per 100
kilograms (220 pounds) ; unshelled, $4.70 per 100 kilograms.”

_ 37698 to 37705.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester,
horticulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station. Re-
ceived March 31, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Wester, except as otherwise
indicated.

37698. HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA L, Malvacex, Roselle.

“Temprano roselle. A variety that has originated at this station as
a sport from Victor. The Temprano is less vigorous than its progenitor,
but has the merit of being 20 days earlier, and if it retains this char-
acteristic in the United States, it should become of considerable value.”
37699. BoTor TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) Kuntze. Fabacee. Winged bean.

(Psophocarpus tetragonolobus DC.)

“Seguidilla. Climbing beans with 4-winged pods, which, used as
string beans when they are tender, are of excellent quality. They should
be of great value in Porto Rico and Panama, but the soil is too poor in
Florida. I tried them for two seasons in Miami, Fla., but they were
not a success. The seed should be planted in April or May. The plant
does best in rich, rather moist, but well-drained land.”’

37700. CucuMIs sativus L. Cucurbitacee. Cucumber.

“India cucumber. A cucumber especially adapted to the Tropics, in-
troduced from India.

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37698 to 37705—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. P. J. Wester.)

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

“Size large, 22 to 30 cm. long, uveraging 26 cm. in circumference;
average weight, 850 grams; form oblong, cross section more or less trian-

gulate; color brown, the surface cracking as the cucumber attains ma- —

turity, exposing the flesh and giving it the appearance of being reticu-
lated; surface fairly smooth; flesh perhaps somewhat less tender than
the standard cucumbers of the Temperate Zone, nevertheless very good;
seed abundant.

“ The seed of this variety was presented to the Bureau of Agriculture
by Mr. A. C. Hartless, superintendent of the Seharunpur Botanical
Garden, United Provinces, India, in 1911, and was sown at the end of
the rainy season the same year at the Lamao Experiment Station. From
the seed saved, another sowing was made in January, 1913, together
with a large number of imported varieties of cucurbits of all classes.
In this trial the India showed itself hardier and superior to all the
cucurbits planted in the resistance to insect pests, which practically de-
stroyed the rest, notwithstanding frequent applications of arsenical
sprays. The variety is of vigorous growth and a satisfactory yielder
and is unquestionably one of the best varieties adapted to local condi-
tions, everything taken into consideration, that has been introduced into
the Philippines. A large area has lately been planted to India at the
Lamao Experiment Station, with a view to producing seeds for general
distribution throughout the Philippines another year. India is the

original home of the cucumber, and the variety under consideration 3

seems to be an improvement upon the aboriginal form that is especially
adapted to tropical conditions. According to Mr. Hartless this cucumber

is grown throughout India as a climber, during the rainy Season. Not- {

withstanding its extensive cultivation in India it is a curious fact that
this distinct cucumber variety has never received a variety name. Coin-
cident to its wide dissemination throughout the Philippines it has there-
fore been considered expedient to christen the variety in order to dis-
tinguish it from other varieties, and it has been named India, in honor
of the ancestral home of the cucumber.” (Wester, Philippine Agricul-
tural Review, February, 1914.)

37701 and 37702. DioscorEA spp. Dioscoreace2. Yam.

37701. DIOSCOREA PENTAPHYLLA L.

“ Tima-Lima. An edible yam, though inferior in quality to Dios-
corea alata and D. fasciculata. It should prove a very interesting
climbing ornamental in the Tropics and in the subtropical regions
of the United States.”

37702. DIoScOREA ACULEATA L.

“Tugue. This species occurs in many varieties, from a culinary
point of view. These are some of the very best, mealy, with a trace

of sugar. From my experience with yams in Miami, Fla., I do not —
believe that the Tugue will succeed there, but it should do very well

in Porto Rico and Panama.”
37703. Srnpora supa Merrill. Czxsalpiniacee.

“A tree reaching a height of 25 m. and a diameter of 140 cm. with

equally pinnate leaves, coriaceous glabrous leaflets, and densely pubescent
calyx lobes which have a few straight or curved spines on the upper
half. Branch and branchlets glabrous. Leaves with a glabrous rachis,
6 to 7 cm. long; stipules foliaceous, 1 cm. long, acute, the base rounded

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37698 to 37705—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. P. J. Wester.)

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or auriculate, glabrous or nearly so; leaflets 2 or mostly 3 jugate, the
lower pair somewhat smaller than those above, oblong ovate, 5 to 8 cm.
long, 2.5 to 4 cm. wide, very coriaceous, entirely glabrous or with few
scattered hairs on the under surface, especially on the midrib, the apex
rounded, the base acute; nerves numerous, close, faint; petiolules 4 mm.
long, acute, pubescent; pedicels 2 mm. long, each with two lanceolate
acute pubescent bracteoles 4 mm. long. Calyx tube short, the lobes four,
thick, 1 cm. long, densely pubescent within with appressed yellowish
hairs, outside densely cinereous puberulous and in the upper half with a
few straight or curved pubescent spines about 3 mm. long. Petal one, as
long as the calyx lobes, densely appressed pubescent on the margins
below. Staminal sheath and filaments hairy. Ovary hirsute. Pod
broadly ovate, flattened, rounded at the base, the apical beak very small
or nearly obsolete. Valves dehiscent, woody, uniformly armed on the
outside with strong straight spines 5 mm. long and more or less densely
ferruginous pubescent, becoming quite glabrous in age. Seeds usually
four, ovate, hard, black, with an arillate funicle.

“A species related to and previously identified with Sindora wallichii
Benth. (S. wallichiana Benth.), of the Malayan Peninsula, differing
from that species in its glabrous leaves and larger pods. Dr. Prain,
director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has examined some of the
material cited above and informs me that this species is not identical
with Bentham’s S. wallichiana. I have accordingly described the Philip-
pine plant as a distinct species, using for the specific name the Tagalog
name supa, by which this important timber tree is universally Known in
the Philippines. The timber of this tree is hard and of a yellowish or
reddish color, being used in naval and general constructions, and is
frequently substituted for the more valuable ipil wood (Intsia bijuga
O. Ktze). From 1900 to 1904 supa ranked fourteenth in amount received
in the local lumber markets, with a total of 177,189 feet board measure,
its average price for sawed lumber being $81.50, United States currency,
per 1,000 feet b. m. In addition to being a valuable timber tree, supa
also yields considerable quantities of a straw-colored or light-yellow,
somewhat fragrant oil, which burns with a clear flame. From a report
submitted to the Chief of the Forestry Bureau by Mr. Kobbe, forester,
the following extracts are taken: ‘This oil (supa) is secured from the
trunk of the living [tree] and not from the fruit or dead wood. The
tree is usually hacked with bolo cuts as high as d man can reach, and
the oil runs down the channels so formed into some vessel so placed as
to catch the product. The oil seems to be a product of the entire woody
portion of the tree and does not flow from any particular portion, such
as the sapwood only. If an auger hole be bored into the heart of a
living tree, as much as 10 liters of oil is frequently obtained from the

one hole. When the trees are slashed for gathering the oil, the first

that exudes is set on fire, the heat causing a great increase in the flow
of oil.’ The oil is not widely used. There is a demand for it for the
manufacture of paint, especially for use on ships, varnish for sailboats,
ete., and as an illuminating oil. Tagalog, supa, in Baler; also manapo.”
(EZ. D. Merrill, Philippine Journal of Science, vol. 1, suppl., p. 198, 1906.)
37704. ORMOSIA CALAVENSIS Azaola. Fabacez. Bahai.

“A timber tree of more or less value in the Philippines.”

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37698 to 3'7705—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. P. J. Wester.) ©

“Bahai is a medium-sized tree found very scattered in the dipterocarp —
forest. The wood is red, but is little known on the markets.” (H. N.
Whitford, Forests of the Philippines, vol. 2, p. 43, 1911.)

37705. VITEX PARVIFLORA A, Juss. Verbenacez. Molave.
“A timber tree of more or less value in the Philippines.” .

“NMolave is a tree that in exceptional cases will reach a height of 35
to 38 meters and a diameter up to 200 centimeters, with a bole 16 to
20 m. Usually, however, it is below 30 m. and may form in severe con-
ditions a scraggly tree with a bole 2 m. or less in length. The bole is
usually crooked, fluted, and buttressed. It has an open wide-spreading
crown. It is found throughout the [Philippine] Islands, especially on —
the low coastal hills, usually on limestone, but may occur on volcanic
rocks. It is intolerant of shade, and partially or wholly deciduous dur-
ing the dry season. The bark is 8 to 10 mm. in thickness, yellowish
brown to gray in color, velvety to the touch, sometimes shedding in — }
small thin flakes; otherwise smooth. The inner bark is light yellow,
with darker yellow rings when freshly cut, but rapidly turning brown on > |
exposure. The leaves are opposite, usually trifoliately compound; the |
leaflets are smooth and vary in size from 5 to 15 cm. long and 2.5 to
7 cm. wide. The sapwood is creamy white; the heartwood a pale yellow,
often turning to dull brown on exposure. It has a fine, usually cross
grain, with short and brittle fibers, making it easy to work. It is hard
and heavy. It turns greenish yellow when treated with an alkali, and
has a bitter taste and a slight odor. It stains water a greenish yellow
color. Molave is one of the best high-grade construction timbers in the
islands and is a good substitute for teak. It resists well the action
of fungi, teredo, and white ants. The following is an enumeration of
its uses: Huuse construction (posts, doors, interior finish, flooring, joists, -
siding, sills), shipbuilding (knees, cutwater, sternposts), wagon making
(axles, wheels, rims, spokes), bridges, cabinetmaking, carabao yokes, —
cogwheels, docks, salt-water piles, pillars, plows, rice mortars, railroad
ties, sugar mills, paving blocks, furniture, balusters and other turned
work, hemp presses, sculpture, wooden tools, plane stocks, and tool
handles. Practically all the Provinces in the Philippines contain
molave, though in many it is no longer in commercial quantities.” (H.N.
Whitford, Forests of the Philippines, p. 97, 1911.)

37706 to 37711.

From Copenhagen, Denmark. Presented by the Royal Danish Agricultural —
Society. Received April 2, 1914. Quoted notes furnished by the society.

37706 and 37707. HorpEeumM spp. Poacee. Barley. -
37706. HoRDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. a

“No. 3. Prentice barley of Tystofte; 2-ranked barley. Originally |
from a single plant of the primitive species from England, and grown
by Mr. N. P. Nielsen at the Tystofte Experiment Station. The |
most widely known species of barley in Denmark. A little late.
The blade does not grow very long. Good quality of grain. Resists
well attacks of Helminthosporium gramineum and smut (Ustilago).
Gives a large crop. Should be sown early and relatively thin.
Thrives especially well in good soil.”

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3'7'706 to 37771 1—Continued.

37707. HorDEUM VULGARE L,

“No. 4. Tystofte cruciferous barley (Tystofte korsbyg) ; common
barley with six ranks (square). Originally from a single plant
grown by Mr. N, P. Nielsen at the Tystofte Experiment Station.
Late, essentially with large grains. Resists well Helminthosporium
gramineum and smut (Ustilago). Gives a large harvest of grain and
straw. Should be sown early. Thrives especially well in good soil.”

37708. AVENA SATIVA L. Poacer. Oat.

“No. 6. Yellow Naesgaard oats (Gul Naesgaard Havre) ; spring oats.
Originally from a single plant of Beseler oats grown by Mr. H. A. B.
Vestergaard at the Abed Experiment Station. The chaff is yellow;
hence the name. Weight of grain and volume very high. Straw stiff
and large quantities obtained. The land should be strongly fertilized
and seed should be sown early.”

37709. LoLIuM MULTIFLORUM Lamarck. Bngoans Italian rye-grass.

“No. 11. Italian rye-grass; Tystofte No. 152. A subvariety grown by
Mr. N. P. Nielsen at the Tystofte Experiment Station from a single plant.
Of very early maturity, with ample and leafy stalk growth. Thrives
especially well on nonpermanent pasture land. Gives large and sure

harvests not only at the first mowing, but also in the second growth.”

37710. FESTUCA ELATIOR L. Poacex. Meadow fescue.

“No. 12. Meadow fescue; subvariety No. 9 of L’Union des Sociéties
Coopératives de Consommation de Danemark, and grown by Mr. Karl A.
Jorgensen, Lyngby, from a single plant. A little late, very resistant to
rust (Puccinia). Gives large and sure harvests, especially on the first
mowing. Thrives only in pasture land, which should remain more than
one year in grass.”

37711. DAacTYLIS GLOMERATA L. Poacex. Orchard grass.

“No. 138. Orchard grass; subvariety Olsgaard. Grown by Mr. Ras-
mussen, Olsgaard. Resembles in appearance and its early-maturing
qualities the American orchard grass. Gives large harvests. Thrives
only in pasture land, which should remain more than one year in grass.”

37712. Eremocrrrus crauca (Lindl.) Swingle. Rutacee.

(Atalantia glauca Benth.) Desert kumquat.

From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. F. Bailey,

Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Received January 22, 1914.

“From the experiment station at Dulacca. The people in the district are

_ using quantities of them for drinks.” (Jean White.)

“A shrub or small tree bearing edible fruits and occurring in Queensland

and New South Wales, Australia, in subtropical regions subject to severe cold
and extreme drought. The leaves of the plant are small (1 to 13 by one-eighth
- to one-fourth inch), emarginate, and show marked drought-resistant adapta-

The fruits of this species are used by the settlers in Australia for jam

1 and pickles and ade is made from the juice. The Australian desert kumquat

;

is the hardiest evergreen citrus fruit known, besides being the only one show-

ing pronounced drought-resisting adaptations; it bears in the wild state edible

_ fruits with a pleasant acid juice and a mild-flavored peel. These characteris-
tics make this plant very promising for use in breeding new types of hardy
drought-resistant citrus fruits.” (W. T. Swingle. In Bailey, Standard Cyclo-
pedia of Horticulture.)

26 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37713. AspaRAGuUs TENUIFOLIUs Lam: Convallariacee.
Asparagus.
From Chene, Geneva, Switzerland. Presented by Mr. Henry Correvon.
Received April 6, 1914.
See S. P. I. No. 33147 for previous introduction.

“An herbaceous perennial from southern Europe; like A. officinalis, with very —
slender, numerous cladodes and large, bright red berries.” (J. B. Norton. In
Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.)

37714 to 37717. Cicer arretiInuM L. Fabacee. Chick-pea.

From Dardanelles, Turkey. Presented by Mr. F. R. J. Calvert, Thymbra
Farm. Received April 4, 1914.

“The season for planting these beans is from the beginning of April to the
middle of May.” (Calvert.) .

“It is a viscose, pubescent, much-branched, annual herb, generally not exceed-
ing 60 cms. in height. The stem is more or less woody and ribbed, and the
leaves are compound, pinnate, and stalked, with a varying number of leaflets,
not generally exceeding 16. The flowers are papilionaceous, white or purplish
in color, solitary, and with geniculate stalks. The fruit is an oblong, turgid,
2-seeded pod 2 to 2.5 cms. long and about half as broad, and the seed is gener-
ally somewhat symmetrically wrinkled. No varieties are distinguished by grow-
ers, but seed merchants distinguish two forms, viz, the Nitaya and the Dakar,
these two merely constituting a single variety, superior samples being reckoned
as Nitaya and those inferior in quality as Dakar. When the crop is to be
eaten fresh, the harvesting is done about four months after planting, while the
seed is yet tender and before the seed coat begins to harden and become tough.
Grown for grain, the crop is harvested about five and one-half or six months
after sowing.” (Foaden and Fletcher, Textbook of Egyptian Agriculture.)

The four numbers were received separately, but without any notes as to their —
differences. In appearance there are no evident differences.

37718. Drospyros xaxt L. f. Diospyracez. Persimmon.

From Wakamatsu, Iwashire, Japan. Presented by Rey. Christopher Noss,
M. D. Cuttings received April 9, 1914.

* Gosho.”

37719 to 37721.

From Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. Presented by Mr. George Macartney, ~
British consul general. Received April 4, 1914.

37719 and 37720. LINUM USITATISSIMUM L. Linacez. Flax.
37719. From Kashgar. 37720. From Tashmalik,
37721. CANNABIS SATIVA L. Moracez. Hemp.

“Kashgar hempseed.”

The hempseed was requested as the variety from which hashish or bhang is
made. See Watt, Commercial Products of India, for a full account of the prepa-
ration and use of this narcotic.

37722. CanavaLtisp. Fabacee. Babricou bean.

From Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John
R. Bovell, Department of Agriculture. Received March 15, 1914.

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37723. Hotcus sorcHum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
_ From Algeria, Algiers. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, Government botanist.
Received April 9, 1914.

“Sorghum gathered at the mouth of Oued Zhour. Gathered from the fields
where I observed the Mezera or sorghum hybrid of Sorghum halepense (Sor-
ghum annuum, Trabut’s Flora of Algeria). It is probable that you will obtain
this form from the seeds. I would have gathered seed of Mezera, but these

_ seeds drop when they are ripe like Sorghum halepense.” (Trabut.)

BAPE | FOE pL

When grown this proved to be the ordinary sorghum, with no trace of the
expected hybrid, and it has been discarded as a variety of little or no value.

37724. Crrrus cranpis (L.) Osbeck. Rutacee. Pummelo.

(Citrus decumana Murr.)

From Siam. Presented by Mr. Harry Boyle, assistant horticulturist, Bu-
reau of Agriculture, Philippine Islands. Received December, 1913.

“On September 13 the writer proceeded to the Nakon Chaisri district, where
the finest pummelo orchards are located. The largest of these was owned by
a Chinese planter and contained about 20 hectares, three-fourths of which
was planted with pummelos of the ‘seed’ variety, while some 25 per cent of
the area contained ‘seedless’ trees. The orchard is divided into plats some
7 meters wide by 60 to 90 meters long, separated by trenches some 38 to 4
meters wide by 24 meters deep. The pummelo trees are planted in single rows
on these plats. All trees are propagated by marcottage, or the ‘don’ method.
The writer was able to demonstrate the modern methods of buddage, and
through the assistance of Koon Pisit explained each step so that, were it not
for the deeply inoculated custom in vogue there, the planter would now be
able to propagate his trees much more rapidly and economically. The soil
of this orchard contains about 60 per cent clay.

“The first fruits examined in the ‘seedless’ section proved to be full of
seeds. Upon inquiry as to the reason for this it was stated that the seed-
lessness was due to the salt deposited from the brackish water which backs
up into the river during the dry season; the planter also said that a coco-
nut shell of salt was placed in the hole at the time of transplanting the tree,
and that another shellful was given the tree each year.” (H. H. Boyle, in

_ Philippine Agricultural Review, February, 1914.)

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37725. CyAMOPsiIs TETRAGONOLOBA (L.) Taub. Fabacee. Guar.
(Cyamopsis psoraleoides DC.)
From Bombay, India. Procured from Messrs. Ralli Bros., through the
American consul at Bombay. Received April 7, 1914.
“A robust annual pulse cultivated in many parts of India from the Himalayas
to the Western Peninsula and never found truly wild in any part of India.

+ Mollison mentions three forms met with in Kaira and Baroda territory, viz,
_ (1) pardeshi, sown sparsely among kharif (autumn) cereals; (2) sotia guvar,

growing 8 to 10 feet high and sown extensively in Gujarat. It is raised as

; a shade plant to ginger, and the leaves are left on the ground as a green

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manure; in the garden lands of Surat it is grown with cucumbers, being planted
in May and irrigated until the rains. The pods are used as a vegetable and

served like French beans; (3) deshi, the common form with violet seeds,

sown as an ordinary dry crop and extensively used as cattle fodder. Duthie
and Fuller mention a form known as deoband kawédra, which is often culti-

28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37725—Continued. Coo:

vated in the United Provinces as a hedge or shade plant. They observe also
that when the plant is cultivated as a vegetable it is grown on highly manured
land near villages, but when raised for cattle fodder is cultivated on light,
sandy soils. It is sown at the commencement of the rains and cut in October.
The average yield of dry pulse is about 10 maunds to the acre. Guar is
specially suitable as a.green manure or green fodder crop, owing to the amount
of nitrogen it contains and its comparative freedom (when young) from fiber.
Church gives the nutrient ratio of the dry beans as 1:1.7, and the nutrient~
value 79. In certain districts, such as Meerut, where this plant is regu-
larly and largely grown as cattle food, the breed of animals met with is re
markably fine—a high testimony to the care taken of them.” (Wati, Com-
mercial Products of India.)

37726 to 37728.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received March 31, 1914.

37726. Mimusops ELENGI L. Sapotacez. Munamal. —
See S. P. I. Nos. 5029 and 30957 for previous introductions.

“A large, evergreen tree, with fleshy leaves, glossy, oval, with nerva-
tion slightly emphasized; *calyx of six sepals in two series; corolla —
rotate, with linear appendages; stamens six; 6-celled superior ovary;
berry with a single seed by abortion. The wood is good for cabinet-
making, joinery, and turning. The fruit, which is shaped like an olive,
is eaten, but its flavor is not very agreeable. The odorous flowers,
which possess astringent and tonic properties, serve for the preparation
of a perfume; the red, woody, fibrous bark is astringent and is used as”
a febrifuge and a tonic; a decoction is used as a gargle for salivation.
The fruits and seeds furnish an oil for burning. The root is astringent.” —
(Lanessan, Les Plantes Utiles des Colonies Francaises.)

37727. StercuLia sp. Sterculiacez.
37728. BYRsoNIMa CRASSIFOLIA (L.) H. B. K. Malpighiacee. Nance.

“A shrub or small tree, flattened and forming in certain parts of the
torrid and temperate regions, but especially in the torrid regions along
the Pacific, characteristic groups called nancitales (from its common
name nance). The leaves are thick, oval, entire,and smooth. Theyellow
flowers form short spikes; the fruits are small yellow berries and give
off a peculiar odor, rather unpleasant, which is the reason, according to
Gagini, that the Spanish call the tree merdiera. The fruits are used to
make a sort of beverage.” (Pitiier, Les Planias Usuales de Costa Rica.)

37729. Ficus sycomorus L. Moracez. Sycamore fig.
From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Brown, at the request

of Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April

11, 1914. a

“ Sycamore fig.”
“This is the sycamore tree of Scripture. It is a very large tree, growing
abundantly in Egypt, Syria, and the East; it produces red figs about the size
of an egg, but almost insipid; the Egyptians eat them with great relish; for
drying they are of no value, being then tasteless, unpleasant, and full of seeds.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 29

; 3'7°729—Continued.

The fig of this species is an article of great consumption in those countries;
wine and vinegar are made from the fermented fruits; the wood has been em-
ployed from great antiquity in making mummy cases.” (Hogg, Vegetable

_ Kingdom.) . :

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37730. CurirorIA LAURIFOLIA Poir. Fabacee.
(Clitoria cajanifolia Benth.)

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the Experimental Garden of the
Department of Agriculture... Received April 11, 1914.

A pink-flowered shrub growing to a height of 4 or 5 feet and propagated by
euttings. Native of Malay Archipelago and introduced throughout the Tropics.

37731 and 37732. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.

From Sophia, Bulgaria. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard, Palais de
Sophia. Received April 11, 1914.

“Red and white varieties. The red is for rich soils and the white for poor
soils. The results also depend on the quantity and quality of the water of irri-
eation; for example, near Philippopolis some very poor land produces excellent
rice, for the reason that the river which irrigates that land comes from the
beech forests and sheep pastures, and the water is rich in decayed vegetable
and animal matter, the sheep grazing on the mountain moors, where the swampy
ground is full of little streams supplying the river. The red rice is the one that
gives a far greater yield. I can not obtain the true name of these two varieties,
but they are the only two cultivated here especially for Turkish markets.
Cleaned specimens are sent to show just the amount of cleaning given to produce

_ the just medium between color when cooked and retaining the best flavor.”
- {Delmard.)

37731. Red. 37732. White.

37733 and 37734. Hotcus sorcuum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Kharkof, Russia. Presented by Mr. J. V. Emelianoff, acting director,
Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 9, 1914.
37733. ‘“ Black Grushevsk has been originated in Ekaterinoslav Province
(Grushevsky Farm of the Grand Duke Nicholas).” (Emelianoff.)

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“On the whole, about 20 varieties were cultivated during the experi-
mental period, the best results, from the seed point of view, being
obtained with the Black Dwarf Grushevsk sorghum, which in 1910
produced 3,602 pounds per acre, and in 1911, 2,803 pounds per acre.
This kind of sorghum is distinguished by its maturing sufficiently
early even in very cold summers. The presence of side branches in-
creases the yield in the case of dry seasons, but in very wet years
they have a contrary effect.” (Bulletin Agricultural Intelligence and
Plant Diseases, vol. 3, No. 6, p. 1807-1308, 1912.)

87734. “Early Iantar. This variety was received from your country
and this name is nothing else but a translation into Russian of your
name ‘early cane.” (Hmelianoff.)

“In dry seasons or on drier plots the early varieties, such as Harly
Iantar, came to the fore. In order to insure abundant forage crops

mvs ote) apie greed

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37733 and 37734—Continued.

throughout the summer two varieties of sorghum should be sown, a
very early kind, Jantar, which can be first cut at the beginning of
July, and a rather late kind which yields well, such as Orange Kansas,
which can be cut for the first time at the end of July.” (Bulletin
Agricultural Intelligence and Plant Diseases, vol. 3, No. 6, p. 1308,
1912.)

387735. PreLarconruM raDuLA (Cay.) L’Heritier. Geraniacee.
Rose geranium.

From Algeria. Presented by A. Mermier Boyer, Chabet el Ameur. Re-
ceived April 15, 1914.

“The rose geranium, a plant with an exquisite odor, grown ‘and distilled in
France, Spain, Algiers, and the island of Reunion, deserves some considera-
tion with regard to cultivation, inasmuch as the oil distilled from the plant
is of such a nature as to make it almost indispensable in the perfumery indus-
try. Unlike that of lavender, the odor of the rose geranium resides in the
leaves, the flowers being almost odorless. Experiments in a preliminary way
are now being carried on to determine the quality of the oil capable of being
distilled from this plant. As in the case of the rose and lavender, the most
suitable location can be learned only by a system of tests in localities with
different climatic and soil conditions.” (Rabak, Frank, The Production of
Volatile Oils and Perfumery Plants in the United States, U. S. Dept. of Agr.,
Bur. of Plant Ind. Bull. 195, p. 41-42, 1910.)

It is for the experiments above mentioned that these cuttings were introduced.

37736. PELARGONIUM opoRATISsSIMUM (L.) Solander. Geraniacez.
Rose geranium.

From Erfurt, Germany. Procured from Haage & Schmidt. Plants re
ceived April 14, 1914.

37737 to 37740. Oryza sativa L. Poacez. Rice.

37737 and 37738.
From Batum, Russia. Presented by Mr. Leslie A. Davis, American
consul. Received March 30, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Davis.

37737. “Swamp rice. This is a better variety than the mountain
rice, and was formerly cultivated here to some extent, but its cul-
ture is now prohibited in the Province of Batum as one of the
measures being taken to eradicate malaria from this district. I
understand that this variety is now cultivated on the other side
of the Turkish frontier and in the Lenkoran district on the Caspian
Sea.”

37738. “Mountain rice. This variety is inferior to the swamp
rice, but it is the only variety now cultivated here.”

37739 and 37740.

From Marseille, France. Presented by Mr. Alphonse Gaulin, American —
consul general. Received March 26, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Gaulin. ©

“ Rice is cultivated in France only in the departments of Bouches du
Rhone, Gard, and Aude. The total area devoted to this crop, which was
about 3,000 acres 10 years ago, has been steadily decreasing in recent

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'737 to 37740—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. A. Gaulin.)

_ years, and is now less than 1,400 acres, distributed as follows: Bouches
du Rhone, 1,025 acres; Gard, about 300 acres; Aude, 25 acres. In the
Bouches du Rhone the industry is limited to the Camargue region, a
vast marshy plain of alluvial formation comprising the delta of the

- Rhone and consisting mainly of rough pasture lands. The only com-
mercial varieties of rice grown in the country are the Ranghino and the
Bertone, which were imported from Italy. The crops for 1912 and 1913

were estimated at 1,260 and 940 metric tons, respectively, of ‘ risone’

or undecorticated grain. According to M. E. de Laroque, Director of the

Agricultural Service of the Bouches du Rhone Department, the yield of

*risone’ in the Camargue during the last two years was as follows:

1912, 924 metric tons; 1913, 747 metric tons. M. de Laroque states that

the cultural methods employed are rather primitive, and unquestionably

inferior to the methods in vogue in Italy, and particularly in Spain.

These methods are described in a pamphlet entitled ‘La Culture du Riz

en Italie et en Camargue,’ by M. de Laroque. The annual imports of

rice at Marseille average over 60.000 metric tons, of which the greater

_. part is taken up by local mills. These imports come chiefly from Indo

_ China, British India, Japan, Java, and Egypt. Rice exports from

Marseille average about 2,000 metric tons, consisting mainly of whole

rice, flour and semolina, and screenings, the French African colonies and

possessions being the principal countries of destination. According to
present indications this trade can be at best only of occasional interest
> to American shippers, so far as this district is concerned. A list of the
principal Marseille importers and rice millers may be had from the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce at Washington.”

pe 37739. “The Ranghino represented about four-fifths of the crop
a! in 1912 and 1913. The weight of the straw is about double that of
the grain. The price averaged 22 francs ($4.246) per 100 kilos
(220 pounds) in 1912, and ranged from 18 to 21 francs ($3.47 to
$4.05) in 1913. In this district rice is sown at the end of April
or the beginning of May. This variety is harvested in September
and October.”

37740. “Bertone is sown at the end of April or the beginning of
May and harvested in August or September.”

7741 and 37742.

From Brussels, Belgium. Presented by Mr. H. Meyer, acting director,
* Ministry of the Colonies. Received April 6, 1914.

_ 87741. CRoToN ANGOLENSIS Muell. Arg. Euphorbiacez.

“A euphorbiaceous plant from the Belgian Kongo. The native name iss
“ Saku, so called by the Nasku, meaning ‘lumbago.’ A large forest tree.
Its aromatic and spicy bark is macerated in palm wine and then used in
rubbing for pains. Its wood is of good quality and is used for building
and for timber.” (Ieyer.)

_ $7742. PanDANUS BUTAYEI Wildem. Pandanacez.

* “One of the Pandanacee from the Belgian Kongo. The native name
_ in Kanga is Kenge, meaning ‘to tie, to bind, to twist,’ alluding to the
different uses of the leaves. Beautiful ornamental plant growing along
_Tivers. The leaves serve for making solid and flexible mats, which bear
the name Mfumbdu and more rarely that of Matea.” (Meyer.)

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32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37743. Viena stnensis (Torner) Savi. Fabacee. Cowpea. ©

From Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt
Davy, Transvaal Maize Breeding Station, Burttholm, Vereeniging, South
Africa. Received April 11, 1914.

“Dinawa (Sesutu name) grown by the Transvaal Basuto among the maize,
for food.” (Davy.)

37744. Prunus armMentaca L. Amygdalacee. Apricot.

From the oasis of Dakhleh, Egypt. Presented by Sheik Abu Bakr, of
Rashida village, to Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant Industry,
at the time of his visit there.’ Received April 12, 1914.

“Dakhleh apricot. Seedling apricots growing in the irrigated gardens of the
casis of Dakhleh, western Egypt. The fruits vary greatly in size and quality,
but some are of decided excellence. Quantities of them are dried with the pits q
in them and used stewed as a dessert during the winter months. These fruits
are believed to have been grown in the oasis since the Roman occupation, nearly
2,000 years ago, and are interesting to American plant breeders on account a
of their resistance to desert conditions of heat. The mean annual temperature
of the oasis of Dakhleh is above 75° F., some monthly means being close to :
90° F.” (Mason.)

37745. Cocos ROMANZOFFIANA Cham. Pheenicacez. Palm.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Presented by Dr. John C. Willis, botanic
garden. Received April 13, 1914.
See S. P. I. No. 34757 for previous introduction.

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-

““Stems 30 to 40 feet high, somewhat fusiform above: leaves about half as long 4
as the caudex, the withered ones deflexed, pendent, the upper ones spreading, }
often arching; segments conduplicate at the base. ensiform; spadix about 6 feet A
long, at first inclosed in a stout, pendulous spathe which appears among the 3
lowest leaves. In southern Brazil, near the sea, according to recent character- A
izations, it comprises a wide variety of forms. Probably the Cocos fleruosa t
planted in this country is not Cocos fleruosa of Martius, but of Hort., a hardy —
form of romanzoffiana, which, according to the late Barbosa-Rodrigues, is a
polymorphic species including, besides this feruosa type, all our garden forms
known as C. plumosa Hook., C. coronata Hort. (not Mart.), C. botryophora
Hort., C. datil Griseb. and Drude, and C. australis Mart.” (N. Taylor. In-
Bailey, StandardCyclopedia of Horticulture.) @

37746 and 37747. Opuntia spp. Cactacez. Prickly-pear.

From Barbados, British West Indies. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett,
; A. D. Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Re
ceived April 13, 1914. Cuttings of the following; quoted notes by Messrs. —
Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.

387746. “(No. 73.) Cochineal cactus, as it is called by the negroes,
Found growing near a small hut between Bridgetown and Holetown, ~
about 2 miles back from the coast. 'Fhe plant was treelike in form, —
about 12 feet in height, and covered with small fruits of a peculiar —
shade of cochineal red. Pads almost spineless.”

37747. “(No. 74.) A low-growing, very spiny Opuntia, called by the
negroes flatiron prickles, found along the roadside between Bridgetown q

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 33

37746 and 37747—Con. (Quoted note by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

and Holetown, about 2 miles from the coast. It had been recently
planted in this location for a permanent fence between the road and
a farmyard. The plants were young and probably did not show their
habit of growth very well. Pads covered with very abundant, long,
light-yellow spines.”

37748 to 37798.

From Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson

Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 13, 1914.
Scions (except as noted) of the following; quoted notes by Messrs.
Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe. —
87748 to 37793. CiTRUS spp. Rutaceer.
37748 to 37751. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.
From the grove of Dr. Fortunato da Silva, at Cabulla, Bahia.

37748. ‘Select tree No. 1. A tree about 12 years old, 16 feet
in height, 16 feet in spread, with a trunk 20 inches in cir-
cumference near the ground. It is headed 2 feet above
the ground and in habit of growth is spreading and drooping.
The foliage is very dense, dark green in color; no spines.
The June crop is 241 fruits and the December crop 65 fruits.
One fruit has an abnormal shape, namely, a sunken sec-
tion. A typical fruit weighs 400 grams, is 11? inches in
circumference, 3% inches in diameter. The skin is one-
eighth of an inch thick, the core being one-half of an inch
in diameter. In form the fruit is spherical, flattened at the
blossom end; button flush with surface, blossom flush with
surface. When ripe the skin is yellowish green, flesh rich
golden, surface smooth. Rag tender, juice very abundant, one
fruit containing 150 c.c. Flavor sweet, quality good. Seeds,
none. Navel three-eighths of an inch in diameter, opening
three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter. This tree and select
trees Nos. 2 and 3 in the same orchard are growing in the
vicinity of a stable and probably receive more than the ordi-
nary amount of manure. They were selected on the basis of
large production of a fine quality of fruit. The trees are of
very thrifty appearance, with an abundance of dark-green,
healthy foliage. Few scale or other insect pests, fungus
diseases, or plant parasites were found on these trees, indi-
cating an apparent resistance to these enemies of the orange
tree in this section, where no treatment for scale or plant
parasites is ordinarily given.”

37749. “Select tree No. 2. A tree 15 feet in height, 16 feet in
spread, of erect habit of growth. It is about 12 years old,
with a trunk 172 inches in circumference near the ground. It
is headed 28 inches above the ground and the foliage is dense,
deep green in color; no spines. The June crop is 113 fruits
and the December crop 107. There are no apparent variations
among the fruits, a typical one of which weighs 440 grams, is
124 inches in circumference, and in diameter is 3t% inches.
The skin is three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness, and the
core is nine-sixteenths of an inch in diameter. In form the

71476°—17—_3

34

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37748 to 3'7798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

fruit is rather elongated, the button flush with the surface, as
well as the blossom. When ripe, the skin is light green in
color and the flesh light golden yellow. The surface is smooth.
Rag tender, juice fairly abundant, one specimen containing 150
e.c. The flavor is sweet, rather insipid. Quality good in com-
parison with other navel oranges grown in this region. Seeds,
none. Navel diameter seven-sixteenths of an inch; navel open-
ing three-sixteenths of an inch.”

37750. “Select tree No. 3. A 12-year-old tree, 16 feet in height, )

18 feet in spread, drooping and spreading in form, with a trunk
circumference of 20 inches. The foliage is dense, dark green
in color; no spines. No variations appear among the 130
fruits of the June crop and the 55 fruits of the December
crop. A typical fruit weighs 480 grams, is 124 inches in cir-
cumference, 4 inches in diameter, with a skin three-sixteenths
of.an inch in thickness. The core diameter is half an inch.
Button and blossom flush with skin. When ripe, the skin is
yellowish green, the flesh being deep golden yellow. The surface
is smooth in texture. Rag tender, flesh very juicy, one specimen
containing 170 c. ec. Flavor is subacid; quality good. Navel
diameter is five-sixteenths of an inch, navel opening being
three-sixteenths of an inch. ‘There are on this tree many
blossoms just opening, fruits just set, and small fruits, as well
as those mentioned in the June and December crops, indicating
a tendency to bear throughout the year.”

37751. “Select tree No. 4. A 25-year-old tree, 20 feet in height,
28 feet in spread, erect in habit; head almost 4 feet above the
ground, with a trunk 32 inches in circumference. The foliage

is sparse, deep green in color; spines long and sharp. There —

- are 270 fruits in the June crop and 12 in the December crop.
Selected because of the erect habit of the tree and on account
of the fact that it is reported that the fruits frequently contain
seeds.”

37752. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange. |

From the grove of Col. Frederico da Costa, Matatu, Bahia

“ Tree 2-8-2. A tree about 8 years old, 14 feet in height, 15 feet in
spread, erect in habit, headed 11 inches above the ground, the trunk
being 203 inches in circumference. Foliage dense; very dark green
in color; no spines. In the June crop there are 156 fruits; in
December, 33 fruits. The principal variations appear in flattened
fruits and large, protruding navels, although: the navel is normally
very small.”

37753 to 37759.
From the grove of Dr. Fortunato da Silva, Cabulla, Bahia, '

37753. CITRUS NOBILIS DELICIOSA (Tenore) Swingle.
Tangerine.

of

* Select tree No. 5. A tree about 25 years old, 12 feet in height, ©

22 feet in spread; head 2 feet above the ground, spreading in

form with a trunk 30 inches in circumference. Foliage dense,

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 35

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

very light green in color; no spines. The June crop is 350 fruits
and the December crop 54 fruits, among which no variations
appear. <A typical fruit weighs 180 grams, is 93 inches in cir-
cumference, 3 inches in diameter, with a skin one-eighth of an
inch thick and a core five-eighths of an inch in diameter. The
shape is flattened, the button end raised, the blossom end
slightly depressed. When ripe, the skin is yellowish green, the
flesh being pinkish in color. The surface is smooth, with oil
glands deeply sunken. The rag is tender, the flesh very juicy,
a single fruit containing 65 ce. c. of juice. The flavor is pro-
nounced and the quality good. There are from 20 to 23 seeds in
a fruit.”

37754 to 37759. CriTRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck.
Navel orange.

37754. “Tree 1-1-3. An old tree, 16 feet in height, 16
feet in spread, head 20 inches above the ground, spreading
in form, with a trunk 213 inches in circumference. The
foliage is open, deep green in color; thorns confined to
one branch. There are no apparent variations among the
185 fruits of the June crop and 35 of the December crop.
A typical fruit weighs 560 grams and is 13 inches in
circumference; diameter 4% inches, with a _ skin one-
eighth of an inch in thickness and a core three-fourths of
an inch in diameter. Form of fruit, elongated, flattened
at the blossom end. Button and blossom flush with sur-
face. When ripe, the skin is yellowish green in color,
the flesh being golden. The surface is smooth. The rag
is very coarse and the flesh dry, a single fruit containing
only 150 c. c. of juice. The navel is 1 inch in diameter,
the opening being three-fourths of an inch wide.”

37755. “Tree 1-1-2, renewed tree top about 2 years old.
A tree probably 25 years old, 16 feet in height, 20 feet
in spread. Head 13 feet above the ground, spreading in
form, the trunk being 23% inches in circumference. The
foliage is open, deep green in color; no spines. There
are about 10 fruits in the June crop and 20 in the De-
cember crop, among which no variations are apparent.
A single typical fruit weighs 480 grams, is 128 inches
in circumference and 4 inches in diameter. The skin is
one-eighth of an inch thick; a core rather open, seven-
eighths of an inch in diameter. The shape is spherical,
somewhat flattened at both ends, the button slightly
sunken, blossom flush with the surface. When ripe the
color is yellowish, rather better than the average, the flesh
golden yellow. The rag is coarse, and a single fruit
contains 150 c. c. of juice. The flavor is sweet, the quality
fair. In diameter the navel is five-eighths of an inch and
the opening is three-sixteenths of an inch.”

37756. “Tree 14-6. Tree 25 years old, 14 feet in height,
14 feet in spread, erect in habit, head 14 feet above the
ground, with a trunk 23 inches in circumference. The

36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

foliage is very open, deep green in color; no spines. ‘The
June crop is 191 fruits and the December crop 15 fruits,
among which there are no apparent variations.”

387757. “Tree 1-5-2. A tree about 25 years old, 13 feet
in height, 18 feet in spread, headed 10 inches above the ©
ground; spreading in form, with a trunk 27 inches in cir-
cumference. The foliage is dense, deep green in color; no
spines. There are 145 fruits in the June crop and 14 in
the December crop. The most noticeable variation among
them is the tendency to elliptical form, which is shown by
a few fruits.”

37758. “Tree 1-6-3. A tree about 25 years old, 18 feet in
height, 123 feet in spread, very erect in form, headed 1 —
foot above the ground, with a trunk 32 inches in circum- —
ference. Foliage open, deep green in color; no thorns.
The June crop is 125 fruits; the December, 30 fruits. One
orange-colored fruit is evidently off season. There are no
other noticeable variations. The navel is small.”

37759. “Tree 1-6-7. A tree about 25 years old, 16 feet in —
height, 16 feet in spread, erect in growth; head 14 inches
above the ground, with a trunk 33 inches in circumference.
The foliage sparse, deep green in color; no spines. In
the June crop there are 355 fruits and in the December
crop 11 fruits, among which there are no apparent varia-
tions. The navel is uniformly small.”

87760 to 37773.
From the grove of Col. Frederico da Costa, Matatu, Bahia.
37760 to 37770. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.

37760. “Tree 1-8-6. A tree about 15 years old, 18 feet in
height, 20 feet in spread, headed 11 inches above the
ground; spreading in habit, with a trunk 234 inches in
circumference. The foliage is dense, dark green in color;
no spines. In the June crop there are 171 fruits and in
the December crop 8 fruits, among which no variations are
apparent. The navel is very small. This is a very old
tree, having the largest trunk of any citrus tree observed
in this orchard. Extreme fruitfulness is combined with
the tendency to bear fruits all the year round, as there are
flowers in all stages of development on this tree. No
mottle-leaf was observed, and it seems possible that this
tree may be resistant to chlorosis.”

37761. “Tree 1-8-1. A tree about 15 years old, 16 feet i
height, 18 feet in spread, drooping in habit, headed about
13 inches above the ground, with a trunk 22% inches in
eircumference. The foliage is very dense, deep green in
color; no spines. In the June crop there are 110 fruits
and in the December crop 16 fruits, among which fr
variations are visible. The navel is small to medium in
size.” 5

87762. “Tree 1-8-5. A tree about 15 years old, 18 feet in
height, 20 feet in spread, headed 14 feet from the ground;

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 37

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

spreading in habit, with a trunk 29 inches in circumfer-
ence. Foliage dense, dark green in color; no spines.
There are 145 fruits in the June crop and 50 in the De-
cember crop, the most notable variation being an occa-
sional striped fruit. The navels vary in size from small
to medium; a fine, healthy tree producing fruits of large
size.”

87763. “Tree 1-7-6. A tree about 15 years old, 18 feet in
height, 20 feet in spread, erect in habit, headed 20 inches
above the ground, with a trunk 2 feet in circumference.
The foliage is dense, dark green in color; no spines. In

3 the June crop there are 196 fruits and in the December
crop 13 fruits. The principal variation is a protruding
navel, though the size is normally small to medium. A
fine, healthy tree.”

87764. “Tree 2-5-1. A tree about 8 years old, 13 feet in
height, 16 feet in spread, headed 114 inches above the
ground; spreading in habit, with a trunk 20% inches in
circumference. The foliage is dense, dark green in color;
no spines. There are 85 fruits in the June crop and 250 in
the December crop. On one limb there are 8 wrinkled
fruits of the Australian type. The navel is normally very
small. Remarkable for the large number of fruits pro-
duced in the December crop.”

37765. “Tree 2-6-1. Tree about 8 years old, 13 feet in
height, 15 feet in spread, drooping in habit, headed 134
feet above the ground. Trunk 18 inches in circumfer-
ence. The foliage is dense, dark green in color; no spines.
There are 44 fruits in the June crop and 327 in the De-
cember crop, all being very uniform in type. The navel
is uniformly small. This tree is remarkable for the large
number of fruits in the December crop.”

37766. ‘Tree 2-11-1. A tree about 8 years old, 11 feet
in height, 13 feet in spread, headed 16 inches above the
ground, spreading in habit, circumference of trunk 163

‘ inches. Foliage very dense, dark green; a few small

spines. In the June crop there are 50 fruits and in the

December crop 59. The principal variations noted are a

few large navels and the abnormal shape of the fruit.

The navel is normally medium sized. Selected for its ap-

parent tendency to produce fruit throughout the year.”

37767. “Tree 2-84. A tree about 8 years old, 13 feet in
height, 18 feet in spread, headed 10 inches above the
ground, spreading in habit, trunk 204 inches in circumfer-
ence. Foliage very dense, dark green in color; a few
small spines. In the June crop there are 262 fruits and
21 in the December crop, among which there are a few
with very large navels, although the navel is normally
medium sized. This tree was selected for its large pro-
duction of June fruits.”

38 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ?

*

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

37768. ‘“ Tree 2-9-5. A tree about 8 years old, 15 feet in
height, 15 feet in spread, erect and open in habit, headed .
16 inches above the ground, with a trunk 214 inches in ©
circumference. The foliage is dense on the outside of the ’
tree. dark green in color; no spines. .In the June crop
there are 210 fruits and in the December crop 35. The
shape of the fruit varies considerably. There are some
large navels, although the navel is normally very small.
Selected because of its rather peculiar, upright, open habit
of growth and small leaves. It is distinct in type from
the typical navel orange tree in Bahia.” '

37769. “Tree 2-10-2. A tree about 8 years old, 14 feet in.
height, 16 feet in spread, headed about 15 inches above
the ground, spreading in habit, with a trunk 19} inches
in circumference. Its foliage is very dense, dark green in
color; no spines. In the June crop there are 297 fruits ©
and 20 in the December crop, among which there are no
apparent variations. The navel is uniformly very small. |
Selected because of the preponderance of June fruits.”

37770. “Tree 2-10-1. A tree about 8 years old, 14 feet in
height, 15 feet in spread, of drooping habit, headed 17
inches above the ground, with a trunk 18 inches in cir-
cumference. The foliage is very dense, dark green; no
spines. There are 98 fruits in the June crop and 97 in
the December crop. The fruit variations are very notice-
able on this tree, the principal ones being cylindrical and
fipttened shapes, the fruit wrinkled, very large and pro-
truding navels, and very large navel openings. The navel
varies from very small to very large. A typical specimen |
trom this tree weighs 340 grams, is 11% inches in circum-
Terence, 32 inches in diameter, the skin is one-sixteenth —
of an inch thick, and the core is one-half inch in diam-
eter. The shape is most commonly flattened, the button
flush with the surface, the blossom sunken. The color is
yellowish green, with the flesh deep golden yellow. The
surface is very smooth. The rag is coarse and the flesh
fairly juicy, a typical specimen containing 130 c. ec. of
juice. The flavor is subacid and the quality good. This
variety is unusually thin skinned.”

37771. CITRUS NOBILIS DELICIOSA (Tenore) Swingle.
: Tangerine.

“Tree 2-6-2. Tree about 11 feet in height, 12 feet in spread,
headed 17% inches above the ground, spreading in habit, the
trunk being 18 inches in circumference. The foliage is very
dense, light green in color; many large spines. There are no
fruits in the June crop, but 565 in the December crop, among
which two were found with small navels. Typical fruit weighs
about 120 grams, is 8% inches in circumference, 2? inches_in
diameter, and skin one-eighth of an inch thick, and the core
five-eighths of an inch in diameter. The shape is flattened,
button flush with surface, blossom slightly sunken. The surface
is yellowish green in color, the flesh pinkish. The rag is tender

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APRIL 1 TO JUNE. 30, 1914. 7 3g

87748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.>)

and a typical fruit contains 50 c. c. of juice. The flavor is
sweet and the quality fair. There are about 19 seeds to the
fruit.” 2

37772 and 37773. CITRUS LIMETTA Risso. - S$Sweet lime.

37772. “Tree 1-2-5. This fruit, known in Portuguese as
lima doce, is about the size of a lemon, a typical fruit
being 2+ inches in diameter. The skin is pale green in
color externally and slightly less than one-fourth of an
inch in thickness. The core is closed and small, the juice
sweet and cloying in flavor. This is a fruit that is highly
esteemed by the Bahians. Its flavor is similar to that of
the lime, but with less acidity. The seeds number 12.
The tree is very productive.”

37773. “Tree 1-1-7. See previous number [S. P. I. 37772]
for description.”

37774 to 37777.
From the grove of Col. Demetrio Luiz de Souza, Cruz de Cosme,

Bahia.
37774. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.

“Tree 1-6-1. A tree about 25 years old, 18 feet in height,
21 feet in spread, headed 14 feet above the ground, spreading

habit, trunk 27 inches in circumference. Foliage dense, dark

green in color; no spines. There are 237 fruits in the June
crop and 49 in the December crop, no variations among them
being apparent. The navel is medium sized. The fruits on this
tree were some of the finest we observed during our stay in
Bahia.”

37775. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. Bitter orange.

“Tree 1-1-1. The bitter or Seville orange, known in Portu-
guese as laranja da terra. This is the citrus generally used in
Bahia as a stock for the navel orange, as well as for other
varieties of citrus fruits. The tree from which these buds were
taken is about 15 years old, 14 feet in height, 18 feet in spread,
erect in habit, headed 15 inches above the ground, with a trunk
233 inches in cireumference. The foliage is dense, deep green;
thorns very large and strong. There are 106 fruits in the June
crop and 46 in the December crop, among which no variations
were noticed. Typical fruit of laranja da. terra weighs about
180 grams and is 94 inches in circumference, 3 inches in diame-
ter, with a skin one fourth of an inch thick and a core three
fourths of an inch in diameter. The shape is oblate, with the
button and blossom flush with the surface. The skin is dull
orange in color and the flesh pale orange. The texture of the
surface is rough. The rag is tender, juice abundant, a single
fruit containing 60 c. c. The flavor is bitter and rather acid.
The quality is poor for eating out of hand, the fruit being used
principally for making marmalade. Obtained for trial as a
stock plant for citrus fruits in this country and also for marma-
lade or cooking purposes.”

4U SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. a

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)
37776. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Orange.
“Taranja da china. Tree 1-2-1. This is a seedy, sweet
orange, inferior in quality to the navel orange and grown princi-
pally as a stock plant for the latter. In parts of the interior of |
Brazil, however, it is commonly grown for its fruit, the navel —
orange being little known in many of these regions. It is of
fair size, usually pale green in color when ripe, with tough rag,
many seeds; juice abundant and of subacid flavor. In Bahia
it is not commonly used for stock, laranja da terra being used —
for this purpose, but in the interior, where the latter is little
known, it is more largely utilized. This variety ripens in Bahia
after the June crop of navels is gone, hence it brings a good
price on the market.”

37777. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Orange.

“A seedy orange, said to be identical in character with laranja
selecta as grown at Bahia, and taken from a tree said by Col.
Demetrio Luiz de Souza to have been grown from a bud taken
from a navel-orange tree. The tree is 6 years of age, 12 feet
in height, 12 feet in spread, head a little less than 2 feet above
the ground, spreading in form, with a trunk 15} inches in circum-
ference. The foliage is dense, dark green in color; a few very |
small thorns. There are 31 fruits in the June crop and 39 in
the December, no variations being apparent among them. The
fruit is about 3 inches in diameter, with skin one-fourth of an
inch thick and core about half an inch in diameter. The rag
is tender and the juice very abundant. The fruit shows .no
sign of a navel and contains about eight perfectly developed
seeds. This tree is of special interest because of the possibility
of its having arisen as a bud sport or as a reversion of the navel |
orange to the parent laranja selecta type.”

37778. Cirrus eRanpis (L.) Osbeck. Pummelo.
(Citrus decumana Murr.)
From the ranch of Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia.
“A very large pummelo with flesh of rich pink color. <A good speci-
men weighs 2,000 grams and is 2334 inches in circumference, with a
diameter of 73 inches. The skin is 1 inch thick and the core 13 inches
in diameter. The form of fruit is oblate, with a smooth, fine skin,
light green in color. The rag is coarse, the flesh rather dry, the flavor
sweet and agreeable. One fruit contained 102 seeds. This pummelo
is not widely known in Brazil. The tree is low and spreading in
form, and the fruits are produced in clusters like the grapefruit
grown in the United States. It seems to have possibilities as a salad
fruit, particularly because of its attractive color as well as its good
flavor.”
37779 to 37782.
From the grove of Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia.
37779. CITRUS BERGAMIA Risso. Bergamot orange.

“Tree said by Dr. Argollo to be the Bergamot orange. A
typical fruit weighs about 620 grams, is 14 inches in cir -
ference, 4 inches in diameter, with skin five-eighths of an inch
thick and core a half inch in diameter. The shape is somewh

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 41

87748 to 37 98—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

‘en Co ow

' pyriform, the fruit being elongated at the base and flattened at
the apex. The smooth surface is yellowish in color. The rag is
coarse, the flesh not very juicy, one fruit containing about 110
e. c. of juice. The flavor is sweet, with a slight bitter twang.
Quality can be considered only fair. The specimen examined
contained 7 seeds.”

37780. CITRUS GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck, Pummelo.
(Citrus decumana Murr.)

“A seedless variety, not widely grown in Bahia, and found by
us only in this one garden. Averages about 14 pounds in weight,
has a rather thick skin and abundant juice. The flavor is that
of typical grapefruits grown in the United States. Its origin is
unknown.”

37781. CITRUS MEDICA L, Citron.

“A fruit about 1,000 granis in weight, 14% inches in circumfer-
ence, 43 inches in diameter, with a skin 1} inches thick, and a
core 1 inch in diameter. The surface is rough and pale green in
color. ‘The flesh contains but little juice and is pale straw color
with coarse rag. The flesh is utilized for the manufacture of a
preserve.”

37782. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Orange.

“Laranja selecta. Cuttings from a tree on Dr. Argollo’s place.
This orange has been introduced from Rio de Janeiro under
S. P. I. No. 37840, which see for description.”

37783. GITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.
From the grove of Col. Julio Barretto, Cabulla, Bahia.

“A tree said to be more than 40 years old, 20 feet in height, 21
feet im spread, erect in habit, headed 1 foot 5 inches above the
ground, with a trunk 38? inches in circumference. The foliage is
sparse, dark green; no spines. There are in the June crop 398 fruits
and in the December crop 264 fruits. Little variation is noticeable
among them, excepting the size of navels, which varies from small to
medium. A typical fruit weighs 420 grams, is 117 inches in circum-
ference, 43 inches in diameter, with a core three-fourths of an inch
in diameter. The shape is elongated, the button and blossom flush
with the surface. The color is yellowish green and the flesh golden
yellow. The surface is smooth. The rag is tender and the flesh
very juicy, one fruit containing 140 c. c. of juice. ‘The flavor is sub-
acid, the quality being very good. The navel is seven-sixteenths of
an inch in diameter and the opening one-eighth of an inch. This tree
is remarkable for productiveness. The fruit is of especially fine
quality. It is budded on laranja da terra stock. (See S. P. I. Nos.
37791 and 37792).”

37784 to 37786. CITRUS sp. Lime orange.

From the grove of Col. Joao de Teive e Argollo, Agua Comprida,
Bahia.

37784. “These trees are about 20 years of age, 20 feet in
height, 20 feet in spread, headed about 4 feet above. the
ground, and with trunks 25 inches in circumference. Erect
and open habit of growth. Foliage sparse, light green in

42

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) _

color; few spines; tree productive. A typical fruit weighs ©
350 grams, is 11 inches in circumference, 3} inches in diame-
ter, the skin is one-fourth of an inch thick and core 14 inches
in diameter. The form is oval to nearly spherical; color yel-
lowish green when ripe. The surface is smooth, the flesh ©
golden yellow in color. The rag is tender and the juice is
abundant, a single specimen containing 125 c. ¢. of juice. The
flavor is a mixture of that of the orange and lime, sweet and
pleasant. The seeds are 2 to 8 in number. Col. Argollo says
that this variety comes true from the seed. It is common in
the markets of Rio de Janeiro during February and March,
and is evidently highly esteemed by the Brazilians because of
its pleasant, refreshing flavor. It is used extensively for mak-
ing an orangeade which the Brazilians esteem more highly than
that made from other citrus fruits.”

37785 and 37786. See S. P. I. No. 37784 for description.

37787. CITRUS LIMETTA Risso. Sweet lime. —
From the grove of Dr. Fortunato da Silva, Cabulla, Bahia.

“This fruit, Known in Portuguese as lima doce, is about the size
of a lemon, a typical fruit being 23 inches in diameter. The skin is
pale green in color, externally, and slightly less than one-fourth of
an inch in thickness. The core is closed and small; the juice sweet
and cloying in flavor. This is a fruit that is highly esteemed by the
Bahians. Its flavor is similar to that of the lime, but with less
acidity. The seeds number 12. The tree is very productive.” i

37788 and 37789. _
From the grove of Col. Frederico da Costa, Matatu, Bahia.
37788. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.

“A tree about 15 years old, 16 feet in height, 21 feet in spread,
headed about 15 inches above ground, spreading in form, with a
trunk 31 inches in circumference. The foliage is very dense, —
dark green; no spines. In the June crop there are 113 fruits,
in the December crop 24, no prominent variations being appar-
ent among them. A typical fruit is about 440 grams in weight,
123 inches in circumference, 4 inches in diameter, the skin is
one-eighth of an inch in thickness, and the core is three-fourths
of an inch in diameter. The shape is elongated, the button end
slightly sunken, the blossom end slightly raised. The surface is
light golden in color. The rag is very tender, and the juice is
abundant, one fruit containing 150 c. c. of juice. The navel is
1 inch in diameter and the navel opening is one-fourth of an
inch wide.”

37789. CITRUS LIMETTA Risso. Rutacez. Sweet lime.
For description of the sweet lime, see S. P. I. No. 37787.
37790. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Anacardiacee. Rose mango.

From Roma, Bahia. See S. P. I. No. 37846 for description.

37791 and 37792. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Rutacez. ;
Navel orange.

From the grove of Col. Julio Barretto, Cabulla, Bahia.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 43

. 87748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

37791. “A tree believed to be about 40 years old, but with a
top much younger than this, perhaps 8 years old, as the tree
has been renewed by cutting it back to the old stump. Its
height is about 10 feet, its spread 12 feet, its habit droop-
ing, its trunk 292 inches in circumference, and it is headed
14 inches above the ground. The foliage is dense, dark
green; no thorns. In the June crop there are 139 fruits
and in the December crop 35, the principal variations being
in the size of the navel, which is from very small to medium.”

37792. “A tree said to be more than 40 years old, about 20
feet in height, and 27 feet in spread, erect in habit, headed
more than 4 feet above the ground, with a trunk 373 inches
in circumference. The foliage is sparse, dark green; no spines.
In the June crop there are 234 fruits and in the December
crop 139, among them being many which are flattened or
wrinkled. NavelsS vary from medium to large in size, some
of them being very large and protruding. This and S. P. I.
No. 37791 are from a grove that is said to be one of the
very oldest existing in Bahia. The Bahia navel orange is
believed to have originated near it. Many of the trees in
this grove are said to be about 40 or more years of age, but

- have had their tops renewed several times by cutting back
to the trunk, a custom common in Bahian orchards. The
orchardists generally believe that these renewed tops produce
better fruit than the original tree. It appears to us that
this may be due to the fact that as the trees grow older and
decline in vigor and productiveness, the fruit naturally be-
‘comes smaller and poorer. By renewal its size and quality
are considerably increased, equal perhaps to the fruits borne
by a young tree. This 45-year-old orchard is said to be one
of the most productive and profitable in Bahia.”

37793. Cirrus sp. Rutacez. Lime orange.

From the grove of Col. Joao de Teive e Argollo, Agua Comprida,
Bahia. Lime orange, called in Portuguese /aranja lima. See S. P. I.
No. 37784 for description,

37794. NEOGLAZIOVIA VARIEGATA (Arruda) Mez. Bromeliacee. Caroa.
( Billbergia variegata Schultz.)

_ From Joazeiro, Brazil. Presented by Dr. Leo Zehntner, Director of the

Horto Florestal, ‘oazeiro, Bahia.

“This plant is found in the caatingas or dry lands of the interior of
Bahia State, particularly around Joazeiro. It grows to a height of 4
or 5 feet, and is conspicuous among the other plants on the caatinga
because of its variegated leaves, which are deep green blotched with
white. The natives harvest the wild plants, extract the fiber, and make
of it ropes, baskets, hammocks, ete. One of the commonest articles
made of caroa fiber is a small rope about one-fourth of an inch in
diameter and 6 feet in length, which is sold in the Joazeiro markets at
100 reis (about 3 cents) and is used to string up hammocks.

“ Statistics concerning the extent of the caroa industry are lacking.
The plant should be worthy of a trial in the southwestern United States,

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37748 to 37798—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) -

however, to determine its value and the feasibility of economically
extracting the fiber.”

Plants.

37795. CITRUS BERGAMIA Risso. Rutacee. Bergamot orange.
From Roma, Bahia. See S. P. I. No. 37779 for description.

37796. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Rutacez. Orange.
From the grove of Senhor Joao Elias Esteres, Nictheroy, Rio de

Janeiro.

“Cuttings of laranja selecta from a variety which is a favorite in
Rio de Janeiro, its cultivation being much more extensive than that
of the Bahia navel orange. It is hard to understand why this should be,
when one considers that the navel is seedless while Selecta contains
numerous seeds. It seems to be the popular opinion, however, that
Selecta is a better flavored orange than the navel grown in this section.
Selecta is believed to be the parent of the Bahia navel, and there is
good evidence to substantiate this belief. It is an orange of good size,
about as large as a good California Washington Navel, but slightly
fiattened or oblate in form. The flesh is tender and juicy and of a
delicious sprightly flavor, rather a contrast in this respect to the Bahia
navel, which is usually lacking in acidity.”

37797. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Rutacezx. Orange.

From Maxambomba, Brazil.

“Cuttings of laranja da pera from Maxambomba, about 30 kilometers
from Rio de Janeiro, on the Central Railway. This variety is called the
pear orange, presumably because of its slightly elongated form. It is a
smaller fruit than the Seleeta, being more nearly comparable to the
Mediterranean Sweet, grown in California. These cuttings are from the
grove of José Maria Corres, one of the best in the region around
Maxambomba. The trees are very prolific fruiters and ripen their
crop about Christmas time, at almost the opposite season of the year
from Selecta, which ripens from March or April until September. It is
one of the chief commercial varieties of the region, and while rather
seedy, there is an abundance of juice and little rag. The flavor is very
sweet and not so refreshing as Selecta.”

37798. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Rutacez. Orange.

“From the nursery of Eickhoff, Carneiro Leio & Co., Rio de Janeiro.
Cuttings of laranja da pera. See S. P. I. No. 37797 for a description of
this variety.”

37799 to 37801.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer
for the Department of Agriculture. Received April 2, 1914. Quoted
notes by Mr. Meyer.

37799 and 37800. CasTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. Fagacee. Chestnut.

From the village of Yatzeko, south of Sianfu, Shensi, China. Janu-
ary 20, 1914. i

37799. “(No. 2006a.) A large-fruited variety of Chinese chest-

nut, which locally is propagated by top grafting. The trees are

of low-branching habits and prefer a well-drained, decomposed |

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 45

37799 to 37801—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

rock soil, possibly at the foot of mountains. They seem to be
quite resistant to the bark disease but may perhaps not be quite
hardy north of Washington, D. C. Chinese name K’uei li tzu,
meaning ‘ superior chestnut.’ ”

87800. ‘“(No. 2007a.) The ordinary form of local chestnut, having
rather small nuts; the trees are low branching and do not grow
tall; the leaves persist on the trees till spring. Chinese name
Yin li tei, meaning ‘silver chestnut.’ Propagated from seed only.
See remarks under Nos. 2005a and 2006a [S. P. I. Nos. 37548
and 37799].”

87801. Diospyrros Lotus L. Diospyracex. Persimmon.

(No. 2008a. Mountains near Nantotchu, south of Sianfu, Shensi,
China. January 21, 1914.) The wild form of cultivated Japanese and
Chinese persimmon, collected at an altitude of over 2,000 feet above sea
level. Chinese name Yeh shih tzu.”

See No. 1096 [S. P. I. No. 37540] for additional information.

37802. RuHrepDIA BRASILIENSIS (Mart.) Planch. and Triana. Clu-
slacez. Bakopary.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Presented by Dr. J. C. Willis, director of
the Jardim Botanico. Received April 13, 1914.

“A beautiful pyramidal tree of the family Guttifere, known in the State
of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it is indigenous, under the name of bakopary.
As the name indicates, the fruit greatly resembles the bakury (Platonia in-
signis—Aristoclesia esculenta) ; it is somewhat smaller in size than the latter,
and while not considered so delicious, is highly esteemed by the natives, par-
ticularly when prepared in the form of a doce or jam, when, as one authority
says, it is ‘a nectar.’ In general form the fruit is ovate, rather sharp at
the apex. In length it varies from 13 to 13 inches, in width from 1 to 1}
inches. The stem is 14 to 2 inches in length, rather stout. When fully ripe
the color is light orange yellow tinged with green. The tough, pliable skin,
about one-eighth of an inch thick, surrounds the soft, translucent, snowy white
pulp in which the two oblong elliptical seeds are embedded. In flavor the
pulp is subacid, sprightly, strikingly similar to that of the mangosteen, though
perhaps not quite so delicate.

“Deserves a trial in the warmest sections of the United States, not only
for its own merits as a fruit but in connection with the mangosteen experi-
ments. As a stock for the mangosteen it might prove of value.” (Wilson
Popenoe.)

For an illustration of the leaves and fruit of the bakopary, see Plate III.
Plants.

37803 to 37805. Crrrus spp. Rutacee.

Presented by Mr. James Birch Rorer, mycologist, Board of Agriculture,
Port of Spain, Trinidad, through Mrs. 8S. T. Rorer. Received April
21, 1914.

37803. CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (Christm.) Swingle, Lime,
From the island of Tobago, British West Indies,
Cuttings,

46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37808 to 37805—Continued.

37804. Cirrus GRANDIS (L.) Osbeck. Alamoen.
(Citrus decumana Murr.)

From Surinam.

“Alamoen. During the past three years I have made several trips to
Surinam and have found there a fruit which they call alamoen, and
which seems to me to be far superior to the grapefruit in flavor. So far
as I can learn it is a native of that part of the world; trees are growing
everywhere there and thousands of fruit rotting every year. Trees come
true to seed, I have been told by various planters in Surinam.” (Rorer.)
37805. CITRUS LIMETTA Risso. Sweet lime.

From the island of Tobago, British West Indies.

37806. ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS (L.) Moench. Malvacee.
(Hibiscus esculentus L.) Okra.
From Rashida, Dakhleh Oasis, Western Egypt. Presented by Sheik Abu
Bakr, through Prof. 8. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Re-
ceived April 22, 1914.

37807. BRrASSICA OLERACEA CAULO-RAPA X VIRIDIS. Brassicacee.
Marrow kale.

From Wordsley, Stourbridge, England. Procured from E. Webb & Sons.
Received April 20, 1914.

“This is a cross between thousand-headed kale and kohl-rabi. Produces a
thickened stem of a marrowy nature, and grows about 5 feet high. During the
autumn the leaves should be cut and given to cattle. Later on, before severe
frost sets in, gather the stems and store, safe from frost, for food supplies
through the winter. The culture is similar to thousand-headed kale.” (Webb
é Sons.)

37808. Eremocirrus cxauca (Lindl.) Swingle. Rutacez.
(Atalantia glauca Benth.) Desert kumquat.
From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden,
director, Botanic Garden. Received April 22, 1914.
“Fresh fruits of the native lime from Collarenebri, in the northwest of this
State.” (Maiden.)

37809 to 37812.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for
the Department of Agriculture. Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

37809. PoNCIRUS TRIFOLIATA (L.) Raf. Rutacez. Trifoliate orange.
(Citrus trifoliata L.)

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Received April 2, 1914.

“(No. 2009a. January 26, 1914.) The well-known hardy trifoliate
orange, quite common on the Sianfu plain on Chinese burial grounds.
Sparingly used as a hedge plant, especially around old temple gardens.
The plant is much used by Chinese gardeners in pot culture upon which
to graft various citrus fruits and keep them dwarfed, Locally the fruits

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 47

_ 3'7809 to 37812—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

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are used as fuel after having been roughly crushed and partly dried.
The wood occasionally is employed in carpentering work and for tool
handles and carrying poles, but it is not much thought of. The plant
seems to be able to stand a great amount of drought and some alkali

- also, and it might prove to be of great value as a hedge plant for sec-

tions of the semiarid United States where the winters are not too severe.
The fruits of this orange are often quite large and elongated near the
peduncle. May possibly be a different and perhaps hardier variety than
the ordinary Japanese form. Chinese name Ch’ou ch’éng tzi.”

37810. ULMUS PARVIFOLIA Jacq. Ulmacee. Elm.
From the village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu, Shensi. Received
April 14, 1914.

“(No. 2010a. January 21, 1914.) A small-leaved species of elm,
growing in favorable localities into a tall tree with a heavy trunk; on
dry, exposed loess cliffs, however, it remains in the nature of a tall
shrub. The bark is scaly and thrown off in small patches, making the
trunk and limbs quite smooth; the trees flower in late summer and the
ripe fruits, together with the dead, brown foliage, are retained in shel-
tered spots until springtime. This elm is very drought resistant and
stands a fair amount of alkali. It is much planted by the Chinese for
its lumber, which is durable and tenacious and in special demand by cart
builders. Of value for the mild-wintered semiarid sections of the United
States as a useful lumber tree and as an ornamental tree for parks and
along roads. Chinese name Kuang kuang yii shu, meaning ‘lustrous’
or ‘shiny elm tree.’ ”

37811 and 37812. DiosPpyros Lotus L. Diospyracee. Persimmon.
37811. From Fuping, Shensi. Received April 14, 1914.

“(No. 201la. February 3, 1914.) An improved variety of the
ordinary lotus persimmon of North China, used extensively by the
Chinese as a stock for their cultivated kaki varieties. To obtain the
best results, the practice of patch budding in late spring should be
followed, and the Chinese as a rule set two or three buds on the
same stock, so as to make sure. This lotus persimmon occurs
naturally in dry loess ravines, along steep edges of loess table-
lands, and on pebbly and rocky inclines. It seems to be able to with-
stand a truly amazing amount of drought and also a fair percentage
of alkali, but the trees do not thrive on low places or on lands which
are not properly drained. The use of this lotus persimmon as a
stock in America may possibly make persimmon culture successful,
even in regions with a summer rainfall of 10 to 12 inches only.
Local name Juan tsao tzu, meaning ‘ soft jujube.’ ”

37812. From Ishih, Shansi. Received April 4, 1914.

“(No. 2012a. February 12, 1914.) The ordinary form of the wild
lotus persimmon, the fruits of which are a sweetmeat for children.
For further information see preceding number. Local name Juan
tsao tet.”

37813 to 37818.
; From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. Frederic W. Goding, Ameri-

can consul general. Received April 11, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr.
Goding, except as otherwise indicated.

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37813 to 37818—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. W. Goding.)

37813. ACHRADELPHA MAMMOSA (L.) Cook. Sapotacer. Sapote.
(Lucuma mammosa Gaertn. f.)

“Mamey colorado. A fruit about the size of a teacup, resembling a
potato in general appearance, the skin being rough, dark greenish
brown, mottled with sordid yellow. The edible portion is red, soft,
sweet, with a peculiar but pleasant flavor, in the center of which is a
shuttle-shaped seed about 2 inches long, of a chestnut-brown color and
always apparently split along one side; within the hard, thin, shining
shell is a white kernel. These fruits are produced by large trees com-
mon throughout the warm coastal region of Ecuador, whence they are
brought, in quantities, by the natives to the Guayaquil markets. In
Mexico are to be found fruits bearing similar names, but widely differing
otherwise.”

37814. MAMMEA AMERICANA L. Clusiace2., Mammee,

“Mamey cartajina, also called mata serrano, in general appearance
resembles the colorado. The edible part, however, is rather hard like
that of the squash, in which are to be found two large, rough nuts flat-
tened on one side, but otherwise rounded, the flat surfaces lying together,
inside being the kernel. The hard exterior of the nut is grated by the
natives and used to kill fleas; when applied to infested dogs the parasites
leave the animal at once. This fruit is used locally only for making
an excellent jam. These fruits are produced by large trees common
throughout the warm coastal region of Ecuador, whence they are
brought, in quantities, by the natives to the Guayaquil markets. In
Mexico are to be found fruits bearing similar names, but widely differing
otherwise.” :

37815. (Undetermined.)

“Zapote. This fruit outwardly resembles a round summer squash, the
smooth skin being pale greenish, hard, and thick. The inside is deep
orange yellow, stringy, not unlike the interior of a mango in appearance
and taste, and incloses fowr or five long, more or less three-cornered nuts
with leathery skin to which the stringy pulp firmly adheres, within
being the kernel. These fruits are produced by large trees common
throughout the warm coastal region of Ecuador, whence they are brought
by the natives, in large quantities, to the Guayaquil markets. In Mexico
are to be found fruits bearing similar names, but widely differing
otherwise.”

37816. TRIPHASIA TRIFOLIA (Burm. f.) P. Wilson. Rutacez.
(Triphasia aurantiola Lour.)

“Timoncillo. Grows on a bushy shrub about 6 feet high, with severa 1
stems. It is used in making jams and other preserves.”

“This is a spiny shrub, having leaves composed of three egg-shaped
leaflets, notched at the top; its flowers are white and sweet scented and
usually grow singly in the leaf axils, producing 1 to 3 celled berries,
‘eontaining a single seed surrounded with pulp in each cell. They have
a trilobed calyx, as many petals, six distinct stamens, and an ovary
elevated on a short stalk and ending in a longish thick style which ulti-
mately falls away. It is a native of southern China, but it is now
naturalized in many parts of the East Indies, and is also cultivated ir
the West Indies. Its fruits are about as large as hazelnuts and have @
red skin. When ripe they have an agreeable sweet taste, but if gathered

Inventory 39, Seeds and Plants Imported.

PLATE III.

THE BAKOPARY (RHEEDIA BRASILIENSIS (MART.) PLANCH. AND TRIANA), S. P. I.
No. 37802.
The bakopary, native of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and occasionally planted in gardens,
is 2 handsome ornamental tree and produces bright-yellow fruits with translucent, white flesh.
related and for which it may prove a good stock.

The flavor is subacid, delicate, and spicy, strongly suggestive of the mangosteen, to which it is
(Photographed at Rio de Janeiro by Messrs.
Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, January 2, 1914; natural size; P15415FS.

Inventory 39, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE IV.

THE CARNAUBA PALM (COPERNICIA CERIFERA MArtTius), S. P. I. No. 37866.

An interesting and valuable Brazilian fan palm found in abundance in the valley of the Rio Sao
Francisco, both scattered and in comparatively large groves. Thetrees attain a diameter of 12
inches or more and a height of 20 to 30 feet. The trunks are used for fence posts and in house
construction. ‘The nuts are highly prized for hog feed. Candles made from the wax exuding
from the leaves, which is much harder than tallow or paraffin, are dark yellowish brown in color
and burn with a clear, yellow, fairly brilliant flame. The wax industry, which was formerly
prosperous in this region, is not now very remunerative, owing primarily, it is said, to the fact
that extensive landowners have prohibited the cutting of the leaves. (Photographed at Sento
Se, Brazil, by Messrs. Dorsett and Popenoe, February 20, 1914; P14910FS.)

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37813 to 37818—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. W. Goding.)

green they have a strong flavor of turpentine, and the pulp is. very
sticky. They are sometimes preserved whole in sirup and occasionally
sent to this country from Manila as lime berries.” (Lindley, Treasury
of Botany, vol. 2, p. 1173.)

-37817. PuNICA GRANATUM L. Punicacee. Pomegranate.

“Granada. The tree attains a height of 10 to 15 feet, and a diameter
of 2 to 8S inches. The fruit is used for the table and for flavoring.”

37818. ANNONA SQUAMOSA L. Annonaceze. | Sweetsop.

“This fruit also grows on a tree some 12 to 15 feet high. The fruit is
delicious for table use, much more so than the cherimoya.”

27819. Maovrirta vVINIFERA Martius. Phenicacee. Burity palm.

From Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. Dorsett,
Shamel, and Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Plants received
April 13; 1914.
(No. 72. February 14, 1914.) The Burity palm. See No. 328738 for previous
introduction and description.

$7820 and 37821. Prnarconrum spp. Geraniacee. Geranium.

From Kew, England. Presented by Sir David Prain, director, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Cuttings received April 16, 1914.

37820. PELARGONIUM CAPITATUM (L.) I’Herit.
For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 31957.

37821. PELARGONIUM RADULA (Cav.) L’Herit.
For previous introductions see S. P. I. Nos. 31965 and 31966.
Var. major.

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37822 to 37869.

From Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson
Popence, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 138, 1914.
@coted notes (except as otherwise indicated) by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel,

und Popenoe.

37822. OPUNTIA sp. Cactacez. Prickly-pear.
_ From Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes.
4, d _“(No, 64. January 26, 1914.) Cuttings taken from plants in a back
a yard in the edge of town. Quite common here.”
_ 87823. CrrEUS gaMacaru DC. Cactacee. Cactus.

From Januaria, Minas Geraes.

“(No. 65. February 14, 1914.) Mandacaru de boi, growing 25 or 30
feet high. Said to produce an edible fruit, and the wood is commonly
used in building. Several large plants were seen here.”

Cuttings.

37824 to 37828. OpunTIA spp. Cactacer. . Prickly-pear.
Cuttings of the following:

87824. “(No. 66. Morrinhos, Minas Geraes. February 16, 1914.)
Low-growing cactus called palma, said to produce very good fruit.
Found on the hillside just back of the old church.”

71476°—_17—4

50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

37825. “(No. 67. Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia. February 23, 1914.)
Collected on the side of the hill of solid rock which lies at the
edge of town.”

37826. ‘“(No. 68. Joazeiro, Bahia. February 23, 1914.) From the
Ilha do Fogo in the Rio Sao Francisco. Called palma by the
natives.”

387827. “(No. 70. Joazeiro, Bahia. February 24, 1914.) Two pads
of nearly spineless Opuntia growing along the fence of the Horto
Florestal.” :

37828. “(No. 71. Bom Fim. March 27, 1914.) Pads of a quite
common spiny variety, secured a mile or two out of town on the
hillside in the campo.” +

37829 to 37850.
From Rio de Janeiro. Plants purchased of Hickhoff, Carneiro Lefio
& Co.
37829. MyYRCIARIA EDULIS (Vell.) Skeels. Myrtacez. Cambuca.
(Eugenia edulis Vell.)

“The cambucd, a native of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
and commonly cultivated in gardens for its highly appreciated fruit.
In growth the tree is very similar to the jaboticaba, the leaves being
considerably larger, however, and the bark a darker shade of brown.
A row of fine specimens in the Jardim Botanico bears the garden
number 58. The fruits are produced both on the small limbs and on
the trunk, though the specimens we have seen do not fruit clear dow
to the ground, as the jaboticaba frequently does. The season is from
February to May in this region. .

“Tn form the fruit is oblate, 14 inches in length, and 2 inches in
breadth; stem, practically none, the fruits being sessile, or nearly
so; base flattened, cavity none; apex flattened, calyx persistent, a
very small, brown disk not over one-eighth of an inch in diameter,
level with the surface of the fruit; skins smooth, orenge yellow i
color, thin, tenacious, fairly tough; flesh divided into two portions,
the firm outer flesh one-fourth of an inch thick, leathery, very acid
in taste, light orange in color, the inner flesh, constituting the edible
portion of the fruit, being soft, jellylike in consistency, translucent,
light orange in color, subacid in flavor, greatly resembling some of
the passifloras, quite pleasant, and evidently highly esteemed by the
Brazilians; seed oval or nearly so, compressed, about seven-eighths
of an inch in length, three-fourths of an inch in breadth, and seven
eighths of an inch in thickness, the cotyledons light purple in color;
seed coat deep brown, reticulated, not adhering very closely to th
flesh. For trial in Florida and southern California.”

37830 to 37832. Evuacrnia spp. Myrtacerz.
37830. EUGENIA CAMPESTRIS Velloso. Cambuhy da Indis
(Hugenia arrabidae Berg.) rae
“A small, highly ornamental tree, native of Brazil. It is com-
monly known as Cambuhy da India or Uvaia do campo. h
leaves are small, linear lanceolate, opposite, deep green in color
The flowers, which are produced in September, are axillary

jie Sn +r rie ie 58

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37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

and terminal, and are followed by small, yellow, rather acid
fruits which are appreciated by the natives. The bark is said
to be astringent and aromatic. For trial in southern Florida
and southern California.”

37831. EuGENIA MYRCIANTHES Niedenzu,
(Bugenia edulis Benth. and Hook. not Vell.) ¢
Cereja do Rio Grande.

“The cereja do Rio Grande, a small tree native of Brazil, with
small, oblong, acute, dark-green leaves, producing in June ob-
long, purplish red fruits about the size of an olive, with greenish
flesh. It is said to bear prodigiously. The fruits are rather
hard when ripe, and for this reason are usually mashed into a
paste before being eaten. For trial in southern Florida and .
southern California.”

37832. EuGENIA SPECIOSA Cambess.

“A Brazilian myrtaceous fruit listed by Eickhoff, Carneiro
Leio & Co. under this name. It is said to be of value for its
fruit. For trial in southern Florida and southern California.”

“A large much-branched tree, indigenous to the State of Sao
Paulo, in Brazil. The leaves are petiolate, elliptic or obovate
elliptic, obtuse, pubescent when young, but at length glabrate.
The flowers are borne upon solitary peduncles in the axils of
the leaves; petals obovate, concave, pellucid punctate, ciliolate.
The fruit of this species is edible but is little known, and a
good description is lacking.” (Cambessedes. In St. Hilaire,
Flora Brasiliae Meridionalis, vol. 2, p. 1351, 1829.)

37833. GENIPA AMERICANA L. Rubiacee. Genipap.

“A large tree, native of the American Tropics. In the British
West Indies it is called genipap; in Brazil, genipapo. At Bahia it
is very common, and during the season the markets are full of the
fruit. Some of the finest specimen trees we saw were fully 60 feet
in height, symmetrical and stately in appearance, but devoid of
foliage for a part of the year, as the species is deciduous in this
climate. The leaves are a foot or more in length, oblong obovate,
sometimes entire, sometimes more or less dentate, dark green in
color. The flowers, which are produced in November, are small and
light yellow in color. The fruits are the size of an orange, broadly
oval to nearly spherical in form, russet brown in color. After being
picked they are not ready to be eaten until they have softened and
are bordering on decay. A thin layer of granular flesh lies imme-
diately under the tender membranous skin, and inclosed by this is
a mass of soft, brownish pulp in which the numerous small, com-
pressed seeds are embedded. It is difficult to eat the pulp without
swallowing the seeds. The flavor is characteristic and quite pro-
nounced ; it may be likened, perhaps, to that of dried apples, but it
is somewhat stronger and the aroma is considerably more pene-
trating.

“ Besides being eaten in the fresh state, the fruit is put to
numerous other uses, one of the most important of which is the
manufacture of a distilled liquor known as licor de genipapo. This
article retains the peculiar and distinctive flavor of the ripe fruit

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

and is highly esteemed by the Brazilians. Its manufacture is carried
on commercially in certain regions. A refreshing drink, known as
genipapada, is also prepared from the ripe fruit, with the addition
of sugar and water, much as lemonade is made in the United States.
“A dye is extracted from the green fruit which, according to
“Barbosa Rodrigues, is employed by the Mundurucu Indians for tat-
tooing. It is also used for coloring clothes, straw, hammocks, ete.
“Various medicinal uses are attributed to the genipap by the
Brazilians; the root is said to be purgative and the juice of the
fruit diuretic. For trial in southern Florida and southern Cali-

fornia.”
37834. CAMPOMANESIA FENZLIANA (Berg) Glaziou. Myrtacee. —
Guabiroba.

“A small Brazilian myrtaceous tree with foMage remarkably simi-
lar to that of some of the European oaks. The common name,
guabiroba, which is applied to it, is also given, with various minor
variations, such as gabiroba and guabiraba, to several fruits of the
two allied genera Abbevillea and Campomanesia.

“Although occasionally reaching a height of 30 or 35 feet, the
guabiroba, as commonly seen in gardens, is a tree of 20 or 25 feet
in height, rather sparsely foliated, with elliptical-ovate entire leaves ©
about 2 inches in length, the veins depressed on the dorsal surface,
prominent on the ventral surface. 4

“The fruits greatly resemble small guavas; they are from three-
fourths to 1 inch in diameter, oblate in pies the apex crowned by
a large disk and prominept 5-parted calyx. In color they are orange
yellow when fully ripe, the surface slightly wrinkled and covered
with a thick tomentum or down. The skin is thin, and surrounds
a layer of granular, light-yellow pulp which incloses the seeds and
the soft pulp in which they are embedded. The flavor is similar
to that of the guava, but frequently a little stronger. The prin-
cipal use to which the fruits are put is the manufacture of jams and
jellies.

“According to Padre Tavares, there are four varieties of this
species, but they are not well known.

“The tree seems likely to prove suitable for cultivation in south-
ern Florida and southern California. It should be given a trial in
these regions.”
37835. PsmpIUM GUAJAVA L. Myrtacee. Guava.

“The Goiaba rozxa, or purple guava, a selected variety of the
common tropical guava which is cultivated in Rio de Janeiro. It is
said to be of superior size and quality and should be given a trial in
Florida.” ,
37836. EUGENIA DOMBEYI (Sprengel) Skeels. Myrtacez.

(Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.) Grumicha
“The grumizama or grumichama. See S. P. I. No. 36968 for d
scription. For trial in Florida and California.”
37837 to 37839. Myrcraria sp. Myrtacez. Jaboticab

For general information concerning the jaboticaba, see S. P. I
No. 36702.

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-$'7822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

37837. “Jaboticaba murta. One of the commonest varieties
(or species) of the jaboticaba both in Rio de Janeiro and the
State of Minas Geraes. The most noticeable difference be-
tween it and the other principal variety, coréa, is the smaller
size of the leaves. Ordinarily the leaves of murta are not

over 1 inch in length. The fruit is said to be about the same

| as that of coréa.

“It is impossible, at the present time, to determine the ac-

.

tual status of this and other varieties of the jaboticaba. There
is great need of a careful study of the species and varieties
of Myrciaria to throw some light on the subject.”

37838. “Jaboticaba de cabinho or de Para. While this variety
of jaboticaba is offered by one nursery firm, no data concerning
. it was obtainable. It is said to be of very good quality.”

: 87839. “Jaboticaba coréa. This and murta are the two com-
. monly recognized varieties of jaboticaba in Rio de Janeiro
and Minas Geraes. The leaves of the coréa are 2 inches in
| length. about twice thé size of those of murta. There is said
to be very little difference in the fruits of the two.”

37840 to 37845. CiTRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Rutacez. Orange.

37840. “ Laranja selecta. This unusually choice orange is one

of the two principal varieties grown in the Rio de Janeiro

district and has the added distinction of having been, as all

5 the evidence indicates, the parent of the Bahia navel orange,

or Selecta de umbigo, as it is still called, whose culture in

California at the present day forms so important an industry.

4 “The origin of the Selecta orange is obscure. It has been

cultivated in Brazil for more than a century, and although it

has been superseded in Bahia by its offspring, the navel

orange, it is still cultivated commercially near Rio de Janeiro,

particularly in the Sao Goncalo district at Nictheroy. The

main crop ripens in July, but it commences to come into the

market in March and continues until October. On the fancy-

fruit stands it brings 2 to 3 milreis (65 cents to $1) per

dozen, but in the public market it can’ be purchased at a con-

siderably lower price. Around Nictheroy the fruit is picked

, and brought to the market in baskets strapped across the backs
of mules or horses.

“The typical Selecta differs from the Bahia navel in form

and in the absence of a navel, with the accompanying presence

of seeds. In other points the two varieties are very similar.

The typical Selecta as found in the markets may be described

as. follows: General form roundish oblate; cross section regu-

larly round; size medium large, good specimens being 3 to

33 inches in length and 3 to 34 inches in breadth; stem

sometimes inserted slightly obliquely; base usually tapering

very little, flattened for a distance of one-half to three-fourths

of an inch from the stem insertion, sometimes slightly rough,

due to thickening of the skin; cavity none or practically none;

apex flattened and frequently depressed for a distance of

. half an inch from the stigmatic point; surface varying from

54 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

smooth to rather coarsely pitted; color varying from yellow-
ish green to greenish yellow early in the season, becoming
entirely yellow later and bright. orange-yellow when fully
ripe; skin one-eighth to one-fourth of an inch thick, usually
thickest around the base of the fruit, the oil glands large and
abundant; segments 11 to 18, rag extremely tender, but core
rather large, frequently one-fourth of an inch in diameter at
the center of the fruit, usually solid; flesh light orange, ten-
der, very juicy; flavor never mawkish or insipid, always
sprightly, subacid, with plenty of character, probably as good
as the Bahia navel, and with greater acidity; quality very
good ; seeds variable in number, ranging from 1 to 20, but com-
monly about 12 perfect ones and 6 abortive or undeveloped
ones, in size rather large, varying from one-fourth to one-half
an inch in length.

“Tt is common to find rudimentary navels in Selecta oranges
from trees which ordinarily produce normal fruits. This
phenomenon is so common that in some lots of fruit examined
in the Rio de Janeiro markets as many as 10 per cent showed
rudimentary navels in varying stages of development. In some
instances the navels are as large as in an average navel orange.

“Natives of Rio de Janeiro generally consider the Selecta,
as grown in that locality, superior to the navel orange as
grown in Bahia. The Bahians, of course, do not admit this,
but the fact remains that Selecta as grown in Rio de Janeiro
is somewhat more highly flavored than the Bahia navel. For
this and other reasons it seems important that Selecta be
given a thorough trial in the orange-growing sections of the
United States.”

37841. ‘ Laranja selecta branca. The white Selecta orange, a
subvariety of the commercially important laranja_selecta,
propagated by the firm of Hickhoff, Carneiro Leado & Co. As
yet it does not appear to be widely distributed, and we have
had no opportunity to examine specimens of its fruits. It is
said to be a desirable form and should be given a trial along ©
with laranja selecta.”

37842. “Laranja selecta rajada. Another subvariety of the
Selecta orange, of which no description is available. For trial
in the orange-growing sections of the United States.”

37843. “ Laranja da pera. This variety is distinguishable from
Selecta by its elongated form, smaller size, thinner skin, and —
sweeter flavor. It is extensively cultivated in the vicinity of
Rio de Janeiro, especially at Maxambomba and in the neigh-
borhood of Cascadura. It is not pyriform in shape, as the
name ‘pear orange’ would indicate, but is usually oval, and
as seen in the markets is rarely more than 3 inches in diame-
ter. Ripening at the opposite season of the year from Selecia,
the two do not usually compete in the markets.

“The typical fruit may be described as follows: Form
broadly oval to nearly spherical; cross section round; size
medium small, length 2% inches to 34 inches, diameter 24 to
83 inches; stem inserted squarely; base rounded, cavity none

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- $'7822 to 3'7869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

or practically none; apex rounded; surface smooth; color
when fully ripe bright orange; skin one-eighth of an inch
thick, pliable, oil glands rather small; segments commonly 10;
rag rather tough, core open, one-fourth to three-eighths of an

- inch in diameter; flesh golden yellow, tender, exceedingly
juicy; flavor sweet, apt to be cloying when the fruit is very
ripe; quality good; seeds averaging 8 to 10, small to medium
size.

“While most abundant in the markets about Christmas
time, the season commences in late September or October and
extends to the end of January. The variety is an extremely
prolific bearer—quite a contrast in this respect to Selecta,
whose bearing habits are like those of the Bahia navel orange.
The branches of Pera trees are not infrequently so heavily
laden with fruits that they have to be propped to prevent
them from breaking.

“One of the finest groves of this variety seen in the vicinity
of Rio de Janeiro is that of Shr. Cezar Augusto Henriques, at
Maxambomba. The trees here are all budded on the sour
orange (laranja da terra), the commonest stock in this region
and generally considered the best; at 4 years of age the’
budded trees produce on an average 500 fruits per tree, ac-
cording to the statement of the owner. The usual price
obtained for the fruits is 5 milreis (about $1.60) per hundred.
The orchard is situated on a hillside, the soil being rich clay
loam, grayish in color. No deep cultivation is given the
trees, but the surface is frequently hoed to keep down weeds.

“The variety should be given a trial in the orange-growing
sections of the United States to determine its quality and
value, as well as its season of bearing, under different climatic

conditions.”
37844. “ Laranja natal (Christmas orange), as the name indi-
- cates, is so named because it ripens at Christmas time. In

general appearance the variety is strikingly Similar to
laranja pera, so much so, in fact, that closer acquaintance
may prove it to be Pera under another name. Its bearing
habits are the same, and the fruits of both to the casual
observer are identical in appearance. At Maxambomba, where
large orchards of Pera are located, this variety does not

a appear to be grown; at Nictheroy, on the other hand, Pera

v does not seem to be common, Natal taking its place; all of

uf which suggests that it may be known in the two different
localities under different names. For trial in the orange-
growing sections of the United States.” —

37845. “The so-called laranja verticillata, a variety grown by
Hickhoff, Carneiro Leio & Co. The leaves show the greatest
variation in form and size, making the variety of interest to
plant breeders. The fruit is of good size, but is considered of
poor quality. For cultivation by those interested in the breed-
ing of citrus fruits.”

37846 to 37848. MancirerA INDICA L, _Anacardiacer. Mango.

56 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) _

Plants of the following:

37846. “ Manga da rosa, or ‘Rose mango,’ a fruit of good size
and attractive appearance, is extremely popular in the mar-
kets of Rio de Janeiro during the holiday season, when single
specimens sell from 2 to 24 milreis, the equivalent of 65 to 80
cents. Most of the fruits marketed in Rio de Janeiro are
shipped down from the vicinity of Pernambuco, where the
variety is said to be extensively grown. It is also grown at
Bahia, and to a limited extent at Rio de Janeiro, but is not
eonsidered to reach such a high state of perfection in the
latter region as it does farther north.

“As seen in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, the typical fruit of
this variety may be described as follows: General form com-
pressed oval, tending to cordate, cross section oval; size
medium large, weight 480 grams, length 4§ inches, breadth at
widest point 3% inches; stem insertion oblique, stem long,
rather slender; base slightly flattened, cavity shallow, flaring,
somewhat irregular; ventral shoulder very broad and rounded,
usually high; dorsal shoulder less prominent, sometimes fall-
ing; apex very slightly beaked, but not sharp, nak 1 inch
above the longitudinal apex, a small depression; surface
smooth, color rich golden yellow tinged with salmon, one side
of fruit overspread with bright rose red, varying to salmon
red or flame red; dots and marblings subcutaneous, slightly
lighter in color than surface; skin one-sixteenth of an inch
in thickness, adhering rather closely, tough and firm. making
the fruit a good shipper; flesh 1 inch thick on shoulder,
slightly less on body of fruit, deep yellow in color, very little
aroma, very juicy, firm and meaty, but rather fibrous, par-
ticularly near the ventral and dorsal edges of the seed; flavor
sweet, slightly aromatic, but not so spicy and sprightly as in
some of the better Indian mangos; quality good; seed large,
3% inches. long, 2 inches broad at widest point, about five-
eighths of an inch thick, oblique, pointed at apical end,
polyembryonic, fibrous over its entire surface but especially
on edges, where the fibers are 1 inch long; season at Bahia
December to late January.

“ Manga da rosa is generally believed to have been intro-
duced into Brazil from Mauritius. It is propagated by in-
arching, 2-year old grafted trees selling at the equivalent of
$2.35 to $3.35 each. Because of its unusually handsome ap-
pearance and admirable shipping and keeping qualities it
seems worthy of a careful trial in southern Florida.”

37847. “Carlota. One of the few grafted varieties of mango
cultivated in Brazil. It is known both at Rio de Janeiro and
at Bahia. While rather small in size, it is of good flavor and
less fibrous than many Brazilian mangoes. As seen in the
garden of Dr. Antonio Calmon do Pin e Almeida, on the
island of Itaparica, near Bahia, it may be described as fol-
lows: General form roundish oblate, compressed laterally,
cross section ovate; size medium small, length 3 inches,
breadth 33 inches, thickness 2? inches; stem. inserted squarely
or nearly so; base flattened, slightly sunken on ventral side of

eu! ot

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37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

stem and raised on dorsal side, cavity practically none; dorsal
shoulder rounded; ventral shoulder very broad, level; apex
blunt, nak three-eighths of an inch above the longitudinal apex,
slightly sunken; surface smooth, dull orange yellow in color,
tinged with green; dots numerous, subcutaneous, small,
rounded, lighter in color than surface; skin medium thick,
firm and tough, adhering closely; flesh bright orange in color,
aroma pronounced and agreeable, juicy, firm, slightly fibrous;
flavor rich, fairly spicy, sweet; quality good; seed oblong,
apparently monoembryonic, 23 by 13 by 1 inch, fiber long on
ventral edge, elsewhere short and fine; season December to
January. Considered worthy of a trial in the mango-growing
sections of Florida.”

e 37848. “Augusta. A small mango, but one of the few varieties
propagated in Brazil by inarching or grafting. As seen grow-
ing in the garden of Dr. Antonio Calmon do Pin e Almeida, on
Itaparica Island, near Bahia, it may be described as follows:
General form obliquely oval; cross section oval: size small,
length 2? inches, breadth. 24 inches, thickness 2 inches; stem
inserted obliquely ; base obliquely flattened, cavity practically
none; dorsal shoulder rounded, low; ventral shoulder rounded,
high; apex rounded, nak five-sixteenths of an inch above the
longitudinal apex, a slight depression; surface smooth, green
yellow in color, tinged and overspread with orange on cheek;
dots numerous, subcutaneous, small, rounded, lighter in color
than surface; skin thick, firm and tough, adhering closely;
flesh pale orange in color, very juicy, aroma pleasant but not
pronounced ; flavor subacid, not very aromatic; seed large for
size of fruit, ovate reniform, 23 by 24 by 1 inch, very fibrous
over entire surface, monoembryonic; season December to Janu-
ary. For trial in the mango-growing sections of Florida.”

37849. PANICUM BARBINODE Trinius. Poacee. Angola grass.

' “Capim de Angola, or ‘Angola grass,’ of the variety cultivated at
Rio de Janeiro.. M. Pio Corréa considers this a forage crop of ordi-
nary value, but states that in some sections of Brazil it is highly
esteemed.”

37850. STENOTAPHRUM SECUNDATUM (Walt.) Kuntze. Poacez.
. Shore-grass.
-“& broad-leaved grass, of which there are two varieties, one self-
colored and one variegated. Both are extensively employed in Rio
de Janeiro as lawn grasses, and while rather coarse for this purpose,
they seem to be better adapted to the climatic conditions than many
other lawn coverings which are planted.”

37851 to 37853. Opuntia spp. Cactacez. Prickly-pear.

37851. “(No. 138a. Morrinhos, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Febru-
ary 16, 1914.) An almost thornless species common on the
rocky hillside back of town. Fruit said by the natives to be
very good. Cuttings obtained and plants photographed.”

Plant of No. 66 [S. P. I. No. 37824].

58 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

87852. “(No. 159a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23,
1914.) A small cactus on the Ilha do Fogo in the Rio Sao
Francisco between Joazeiro and Petrolina. Pads flat, small,
almost spineless. Called palma by the natives.”

Plant of No. 68 [S. P. I. No. 37826].

37853. “(No. 189a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 24,
1914.) Seed of a nearly spineless opuntia from MHorto

Florestal.”
Plant of No. 70 [S. P. I. No. 37827].
87854 to 37860. Oryza sativa L. Poacex, Rice.

37854. “(No.117a. Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February
9, 1914.) Taken from a spot in the field where the thrasher
had stood in the previous year and where the plants were
twice as tall as in other parts of the field. From the fazenda
of Col. Caetano Mascarenhas,”

37855 to 37857.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. March 23, 1914. Seed from
Naples, Italy.

87855. “(No. 206a.) Called Louro do Japdo. (Japanese
golden).”

87856. “(No. 208a.) Called Kitaima do Japéo.”
837857. ‘“(No. 209a.) Var. branco, or white.”

37858. (Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 9, 1914.
One head taken from specimen No. 358b [S. P. I. No. 37854].)

37859 and 37860.

“(Bahia, Brazil, December 18, 1913. Single heads taken from
specimen No. 114b.) Specimens taken from rather dry upland,
on the estate of Col. Jodo Argollo, Agua Comprida, near Bahia.
Cultivated on a small scale only.”

37859. A. Length of head 10% inches.
37860. B. Length of head 9 inches.

87861 to 37865. SponpIAS TUBEROSA Arruda. Anacardiacesx.
Imbu.

37861 and 37862. From Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil, Feb-
ruary 15, 1914. :

37861. ‘“(No. 128a.) Seeds of the imbu or umbu, one of
the most popular fruits of this region. The tree, which
is wild here and quite common in some places, is of a
peculiar habit of growth, branching 4 to 6 feet above the
ground and forming a very broad, dense, and flat-topped
head of foliage. When the large limbs are cut and placed
in the ground as fence posts, they take root and grow.
The fruits, which are sometimes produced in great pro-
fusion and are ripe at this season, are oval in form, about
1% inches in length, and light green in color. The skin is

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 59

f 37822 to sc baapatasat sume (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others. )

; rather tough, and incloses the translucent, juicy pulp in

which is embedded the single large seed. The flavor of
the pulp is rather suggestive of a sweet orange, and is
agreeable in the extreme. Aside from being consumed in
the fresh state, the fruit is extensively used for the manu-
facture of jellies and jams, in which a considerable trade
has been built up. In addition, a popular dessert called im-
buzada is made from the slightly unripe fruit by mixing
the strained and sweetened pulp with milk. The ease of
its culture, together with the superiority of its fruit,

; recommends the imbu for careful trial in Florida and
California.”

37862. “(No. 133a.) The imbu. See 128a [S. P. I. No.
37861] for description. Seeds procured from boys who
picked them up off the ground where they had been dis-
carded after the fruit was eaten. Seeds may not all grow;
a few appeared to be old.”

37863. “(No. 149a. Remanso, Brazil. February 20, 1914.)
For description, see No. 128a [S. P. I. No. 37861].”

37864. “(No. 157a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23,
1914.) Seed of the imbu, picked up along the bank of the
river where the fruits had been eaten and the seeds dropped.
See No. 128a [S. P. I. No. 37861] for description.”

37865. “(No. 223a. Bom Fim, Bahia, Brazil. February 27,
1914.) Seeds collected on the streets of Bom Fim, where they
had been dropped by the natives after eating the fruit. See
No. 128a [S. P. I. No. 37861] for description.”

37866. CoPERNICIA CERIFERA Martius. Phcenicacez.
Carnauba palm,

“ (No. 182a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 24, 1914.) Seeds

of the carnahuba, a valuable wax palm found along the banks of the

Rio Sao Francisco from well above Barra to below Joazeiro. In

places it grows in great abundance, forming large groves along the

banks of the stream. ‘The leaves are fan shaped, rather finely cut,

about 2 to 3 feet in diameter, light green in color. The plant fre-

quently attains a height of 25 to 30 feet. The wax is extracted by

cutting the leaves and drying them in the sun, when the wax exudes

in the form of a powder. Candles made from it are yellowish brown

in color, extremely hard, and burn with a clear yellow, fairly bril-

liant light. They sell for 40 reis (1.2 cents) each, but very few are

made nowadays and they are difficult to obtain. The fruit is valued

for hog feed and many of the large landowners are preserving the

trees for the production of fruit. The trunks are extensively em-

ployed in building houses. The wax industry was formerly pros-

perous in this region, but is not now very remunerative, and only

{ small quantities are exported. The leaves are used for brooms, ete.
| For trial in Florida and California.”

For an illustration of the carnauba palm tree, see Plate IV.
37867. Cocos coronaTA Martius. Phcenicacee. Nicuri palm.

(No. 217a. Bahia, Brazil. March 18, 1914.) Seeds of the nicuri
palm. See No. 29a [S. P. I. No. 36927] for description.”

—— =
?

60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37822 to 37869—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)
37868. ATTALEA FUNIFERA Martius. Phcenicacer. Piassava palm.

“ (No. 218a. Bahia, Brazil. March 20, 1914.) A large, pinnate-
leaved palm, found in certain sections of the State of Bahia. It is
valuable because of the fiber which it furnishes, as well as for its
hard, black fruits, which are used to make buttons. The oily kernel,
elliptical and nearly 2 inches in length, is used as an article of -
food by the natives of the poorer classes. Piassava fiber is an im-
portant article of export at Bahia, and the manufacture of piassava
brooms forms an industry of considerable extent. The fiber is ex-
tracted from the leaf stalks, and is coarse, stiff, cinnamon brown in
color. For trial in the warmest sections of the United States.”

37869. EQLAEIS GUINEENSIS Jacq. Phecenicaceer. Dendé palm.

“Bahia, Brazil. Seeds of the dendé palm. See No. 39a |S. P. I.
No. 36973] for*description.”

37870 and 37871. Panax QuINQuEFoLIUM L. Araliacez.
(Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.) Ginseng.

From Peking, China. Presented by His Excellency Ts’ao Julin, twice Min-
ister for Foreign Affairs, through Dr. Paul S. Reinsch, American minister,
Peking, China, at the request of Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received April 18, 1914.

“Kwantien and six other places in Fengtien Province have always been
famous for the cultivation of ginseng. There are two varieties—‘ Mountain
ginseng’ (Shan shén) and ‘Garden ginseng’ (Yuan shén). Mountain ginseng
is popularly known as ‘Great Mountain ginseng’ (7a shan shén), or ‘stick’
(Pang chi). The popular name of ‘Garden ginseng’ is ‘Sprouting ginseng’
(Yang shén).

“*Mountain ginseng’ is cultivated at high altitudes. The length of the root
in the soil is over 2 feet. The stalk puts forth branches. The plant commences
to grow in the spring and ceases in the autumn. It is not injured either by
drought or by floods, and is consequently easy to cultivate.

“*Garden ginseng’ has always been grown on shady slopes and in black
earth. Every year at harvest time the seeds are stripped off and soaked in
clear water. The outer skin is rubbed off and the seeds dried in the sun. They
are then mixed with clean earth and placed on the ground. At the end of a
year they are taken out and replanted. In the second year they will put forth
buds, and in the fourth they will bear seeds.

“Tf, after stripping off the seeds, it is not desired to plant them the coming
year, the soaking process should be omitted and the seeds left in their skins
and wrapped up and placed in a high place, out of reach of the least dampness.
They may then be left for any number of years. When planted they should
be left in their skins in 2 inches of earth. After two years they will begin to
put forth buds, and after four years they will bear seeds. But after first
being planted they should be covered with mats and kept moist by fine rain.”
(Ts8s’ao Julin.)

37870. “Seeds of the wild ginseng from Tunghwahsien, located in
Hsingking Subprefecture, Shengking Province, Manchuria, east of
Mukden, latitude 41° 87’ north and longitude 128° 7’ east.” (7's’ao
Julin.)

37871. ‘Seeds of the wild ginseng from Fusung.” (7s’ao Julin.)

ory

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37872 to 37936.

From Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson
Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 13, 1914.
Quoted notes (except as otherwise indicated) by Messrs. Dorsett and
Popenoe.

37872. Ro.Liinia sp. Annonacee. Rollinia.

“(No. 76a. Larvas, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 24, 1914.) Seeds
of a wild araticum coilected near Lavras.”

37873 to 37877.
From Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes, Brazil.
37873. HIERACIUM sp. Cichoriacex-

“(No. 77a. January 25, 1914.) Seeds of a small plant, appar-
ently an annual, occasionally seen along the watercourses and
around the edge of town. It grows to a height of 13 to 2 feet and
produces bright scarlet flowers about half an inch in diameter.”
37874. CAESALPINIA Sp. Cesalpiniacer.

“(No. 88a. January 26, 1914.) Shrub 15 to 18 feet high, used as
a hedge plant; stems very thorny. Seeds said to be poisonous. Col-
lected near the edge of town.”

37875. JATROPHA cuRCcAS L. Euphorbiacex, - ‘ Mamona.

“(No. 89a. January 26, 1914.) <A low, spreading tree; sometimes
used as a hedge plant. Fruit a 3-celled capsule, containing three
seeds. We were told that the common name is mamona, but this
belongs to the castor bean.”

37876. ORMOSIA MONOSPERMA (Swartz) Urban. Fabaceae,

“(No. 90a. January 26, 1914.) A bean used by the negroes to
keep off fever. A necklace of them is placed around the children’s
necks. We have not seen the tree which produces them. These
were purchased from a negro woman.”

37877. CIPURA PALUDOSA Aublet.

“(No. 91a, January 26, 1914.) <A beautiful dwarf irislike plant,
growing along the river bank. Its grasslike leaves grow to a height
of 12 or 15 inches under favorable conditions; the flowers are not
over 1 inch in diameter, but of a most delicate light-blue color,
similar to that of the Iris pallida dalmatica. Well worthy of a
trial as a border plant in warm climates and for forcing.”

“ Root a round tunicated bulb, covered with membranous integu-
ments. Leaves radical, about a foot high, narrow lanceolate, laxly
plicate, 3-nerved or thereabouts, with longitudinal parallel lamellose

ribs, thin, grass green, quite smooth, far acuminate, upright, spring-
ing from even petiolelike convolute submembranous bases, equitant
near the bulb. Stem round, short, strict, terminated by the flower
fascicle, which rises from the bosom of a 2-valved involucre, the
outer valve of which is similar to the leaves and though smaller
yet far longer than the fascicle and even with the summits of the
other leaves, inner valve several times less [than the outer], con-
volute. Pedicels of the fascicle equal to their valves, 1-flowered ;
flowers several, expanding in succession, and of very short duration.
A native of Guiana, where it was found by Aublet in moist meadows
(savannahs) at the foot of Mount Coutou, flowering in August; he
says it varies with blue flowers.” (Curtis’s Botanical Magazine. pl.
1803.)

62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

87872 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.) 3

87878. CROTALARIA Sp. Fabacex,

“(No. 98a. Sitio, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 28, 1914.) Seeds
of a leguminous shrub growing on the edge of a small stream below
town. Height about 6 feet. Flowers pealike, bright yellow in color.
To be tried as a green cover crop.”

37879 and 37880. Ro.LuiNIA spp. Annonacer. Araticum.
37879. ROLLINIA DOLABRIPETALO (Raddi) St. Hilaire.

“(No. 94a. Sitio, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 28, 1914.)
Seed from araticum fruit, large variety with prominent protuber-
ances, partly eaten away by birds.”

37880. RoLLINIA GLAUCESCENS Sond.

“(No. 95a. Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January

26, 1914.) Tree about 15 feet high, leaves oblong lanceolate, smooth,

the fruits about 1 inch in diameter, more or less heart shaped,

bright orange-yellow in color, the surface smooth or nearly so.
Flavor only fair, and seeds almost fill the interior of the fruit.”

37881. MicHELIA CHAMPACA L. Magnoliacez. Champac. —

“(No. 96a. Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 26,
1914.) The Indian champac, very popular here in Brazil as a street
and ornamental tree. Its growth is symmetrical and compact, usually
rather pyramidal in habit. The largest specimen seen was about 40 feet
in height. The bright orange-colored, star-shaped flowers 2 inches in
diameter have a delightful fruity fragrance.”

387882. RoLLINIA LAURIFOLIA Schlecht. Annonacez.

“(No. 98a. Sitio, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 28, 1914.) Seeds
from one fruit, shown cut in halves in photograph. This is the species
with prominent protuberances on the surface, fruit heart shaped, about
134 inches in length.”

37883. MAURANDIA BARCLAIANA Lindley. Scrophulariacee.

(No. 99a. Barbacena, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 30, 1914.) A
small vine, found in the cemetery of the church of Boa Morte. It grows
5 or 6 feet in height and forms a dense mat of foliage, the individual
leaves not more than 1 inch in diameter. The flowers, which are pro-
duced in the utmost profusion, are funnel form, about 1 inch in diameter,
and of a rich blue-purple color. A handsome ornamental, well worthy ~
of a trial in different parts of the United States.”

37884. CosSMOS SULPHUREUS Cav. Asteracez. Cosmos. —

“(No. 100a. Bello Horizonte, Brazil. February 2, 1914.) An annual
plant, very similar in growth and appearance to our northern cosmos. —
Found near the railroad track below town, apparently escaped from cul-
tivation. Flowers bright orange, 14 inches in diameter, identical in form
with our cosmos flowers. May already be known in the United States;
if not, it is well worthy of cultivation.”

37885. RUBUS ROSAEFOLIUS Smith. Rosacez. Raspberry.

“(No. 101a. Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 26,
1914.) Seeds of the Amora berry, which appears to us to be Rubus rosae-
folius. The plant grows in an apparently naturalized state around culti-
vated areas and in abandoned gardens. The berries are larger than rasp-
berries, bright red in color, and of good flavor, though a trifle lacking in
character.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 63

37872 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)
37886. CESTRUM sp. Solanacex.
“(No. 102a. Sitio, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 28, 1914.) A shrub,
6 to 8 feet high, with lanceolate leaves and corymbs of tubular, orange-
yellow flowers, about 1 inch long. Looks very similar to one of the
Cestrums grown in California.”

37887. RusBus sp. Rosace®.

“(No. 103a. Sitio, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 28, 1914.) Plant, 5
to 6 feet high, found in the river valley below town. The fruits, which
are produced very abundantly, are the size and form of blackberries, but
light green in color when ripe and very sweet in flavor. Of possible
value for hybridization.”

87888. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L. Fabacezx. Bean.

“(No. 105a. Barbacena, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 30, 1914.)
Sulphur bean. According to Mr. Frank R. Brainard, Chefe das Culturas,
this is one of the best dry beans cultivated on the experimental farm.
It is used as a dry bean. He does not know whether it can be used as a
snap bean. Very attractive in appearance.”

37889. PUNICA GRANATUM L. Punicacee. Pomegranate.

“(No. 104a. Bello Horizonte, Brazil. February 2, 1914.) Seed from
a fruit purchased in the market here. One of the largest we have seen in
Brazil, about 4 inches in diameter and of fairly good quality.”

37890 and 37891. PHASEOLUS vULGARIS L. Fabacee. Bean.

From Barbacena, Minas Geraes, Brazil.

37890. “(No. 106a. January 30, 1914.) Amendoim or ‘ peanut
bean,’ from the experimental farm of the Aprendizado Agricola. A
dry bean of large size and attractive appearance, considered of
excellent quality.”

37891. “(No. 107a. January 30, 1914.) Spotted bean, a variety
considered by Mr. Frank Brainard, Chefe das Culturas of the

_Aprendizado Agricola, as a very good quality.”

$7892. RoLLINIA GLAUCESCENS Sond. Annonacer.

“(No. 108a. Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes, Brazil. January 9,
1914.) Seeds of the araticum sent in under No. 95a [S. P. I. 37880],
which see for description. Collected on our first visit to Sao Joao.”

37898. ARISTOLOCHIA GALEATA Mart. and Zuce, Aristolochiacee.
Birthwort.

*“(No. 110a. Bello Horizonte, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 2,
1914.) A vine found on the fence along the railroad track 5 or 6
miles east of town. It covers the fence for a distance of 15 or 18
feet, and produces its peculiar shaped, large, spotted flowers in great
profusion. Brown is the predominating color of the flowers, the mot-
tlings being greenish and cream colored.”
$7894. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacez. Cowpea.

“(No. 1lla. Vespasiano, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 5, 1914.)
Seed from plants growing in a cornfield a short distance east of town
along the railroad track. The plants were climbing up the cornstalks,
which were 10 to 15 feet high.”

64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37872 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

37895. BuNcHOoSIA sp. Malpighiacer. ‘Café do matto.

“(No. 112a. Lagoa Santa, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 5, 1914.)
Café do matto. <A tree about 25 feet high, producing clusters of bright-
red fruits the size of small cherries. Each fruit contains one large seed
surrounded by a viscous, sticky substance, of sweetish flavor but very
astringent. The leaves are said to make a tea equal to maté, and the
fruit to have medicinal value,”

37896. Zea Mays L. Poaceer. Corn.

“(No. 114a. Vespasiano, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 5, 1914.)
Two ears of ‘corn from a field in the edge of town. Picked at random.
The crop in general is not yet ripe.”

37897. PsipiuMm sp. Myrtacee. Guava.

“(No. 127a. Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 10, 1914.)
A wild guava, produced by a small tree 15 to 20 feet high, abundant
along the banks of the Rio Sao Francisco in this region. The fruits,
while rather small in size, are remarkable for the large proportion of
pulp to seeds. The seeds are not only small but very few in number.
The pulp is yellowish in color and of very agreeable flavor, having very
little of the musky flavor so much objected to in most guavas. The
size of the fruit is about 1 to 14 inches in length by 1 inch in breadth,
color light green, light yellow when fully ripe. Should be given a trial
in Florida and California.”

37898. BromMeELta sp. Bromeliacex. Bromelia.

“(No. 118a. Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 9, 1914.) A
plant similar in general appearance to the pineapple, except that the
spines on the leaf margins are fewer and larger. Common on the
campo here. Fruits individually about 14 inches in length, plump, oval,
containing several seeds. Very similar to the gravatd sent in from
Bahia. For breeding experiments.”

37899. ATTALEA Sp. Phoenicacee. Palm.

“(No. 119a. Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 9, 1914.)
Seed of a native palm from the region near the Rio Sao Francisco
below here. Kernels said to be very good to eat. Presented by Mr.
Barker, of this place, who states that there were 82 nuts in the cluster
from which this came.”

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37900. CrLTIS MORIFOLIA Planch. Ulmacez. Jua mirim.

“(No. 121a. Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 10, 1914.)
Jua mirim or small jua, growing on the river bank right in town. The
tree is about 30 feet high, -somewhat spreading in habit. Fruits about
one-fourth of an inch in diameter, orange colored, much sought after
by children.”

37901. BaryxyLuM puBIUM (Spreng.) Pierre. Czesalpiniaces.
(Peltophorum vogelianum Walp.)

“(No. 122a. Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 10, 1914.)
Seed of a large tree 50 to 60 feet high, broad and spreading, giving fine
shade. A handsome ornamental tree. Flowers bright yellow, with
golden-yellow anthers. Called cana fistula here, but this name properly
belongs to another plant. Seed obtained from trees growing on the bank
of the Rio Sao Francisco at the landing across from railroad station.”

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7872 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)
af 37902. ROLLINIOPSIS DISCRETA Safford. Annonacez. Monkey fruit.

_ “(€No. 125a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15, 1914.)
- Possibly a Guatteria. Small tree 20 to 25 feet high, common between
__ here and Brejo, 4 miles back from the river. Called fruta de macaco,
_ Rot eaten by the people.”
ss 37903. MavgiTIa VINIFERA Martius. Phenicacez. Burity palm.
- “(No. 126a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15, 1914.)
___ Seeds of the Burity palm, which grows in low, moisi places along the
‘Fiver. Its fiber is used for making hammocks, cordage, etc. These
seeds were purchased from a native, and some of them may be too old
to germinate.” ¥
37904. CARYOCAR BRASILIENSIS Cambessedes. Caryocarace2. Piqui.
“(No. 129a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15, 1914.)
Fruit of the piqui, a common wild fruit in Minas Geraes. It grows on
} the campos from here to Lavras, where we first saw it. The fruit is
just commencing to ripen; the layer of yellow pulp surrounding the
seed is edible and has a peculiar taste. The tree grows to a height
- of 30 feet or more and is broad and spreading in habit.”
_ $7905. Xvytopra cagmrnativa (Arruda) R. E. Fries. Annonacez.
= Monkey’s-pepper.
“(No. 131a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15, 1914.)
_ Pimenta de macaco, *monkey’s pepper. Sold in the market here for
_ seasoning and also used as a remedy for intestinal troubles. Said to be
3 produced by a small tree native to this region. For trial in California
_ and Florida.”
$7906. AwmevuRaNa cLaupiI Schwacke and Taub. Fabacez.
Fragrant imburana.
“(No. 134a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15. 1914.)
Imburana de cheiro, fragrant imburana, a seed highly esteemed in this
region. It is ground and mixed with tobacco, to be taken in the form
of snuff, and a tea prepared from it is valued as a remedy for colds.
_ Produced by a tree native to this region.” Large leguminous tree with
‘ odd pinnate leaves composed of 11 to 15 alternate leaflets and large
_ elusters of cream-white flowers. The valuable wood, which is used for
a - flooring, window frames, vats, etc., is much sought after. The crushed
seeds are used to perfume tobacco. Both the wood and the seeds have
a strong odor of coumarin. (Adapted from Engler and Prantl, Natir-
_ lichen Pflanzen-Familien, III,* p. 387.)
See S. P. I. No. 37019 for previous introduction.
_ 87907. ZizirHus soazeIRo Mart. Rhamnacez. Jua.

+ “(No. 135a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 14, 1914.)
' Seeds of the jua, called here jua de boi. A tree growing to 40 or 50
feet high, symmetrical and compact in growth, densely foliated and very
_ thorny, the thorns, however, being short and rather small. The fruits
_ are used only as a remedy, a tea made from them being considered an

emollient and very good for bronchial affections. Stock eat the fruit.
- The tree is believed to have considerable value as forage, particularly for
7 ary lands, where it succeeds extremely well.”

37908. ANNoNA squAMOosA L. Annonace2, Anona.
_ 71476°—17—_5

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66 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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$'78'72 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

“(No. 136a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15, 1914.)
Here called pinha. Just now it seems to be the most important fruit
in Januaria; the season is at its height and the fruits are hawked about
the streets at 2 vintens (40 reis) each. This tree bears so heavily
here and is of such fine quality that these few seeds are sent because of
the possibility that they may prove to be a superior strain.”

87909. Zra MAYS L. Poaceex. Corn.

“(No. 187a. Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, Brazil. February 17, 1914.)
Two ears of corn purchased in the village. The common type of corn
in this region, used for the manufacture of farinha (corn meal, for
human consumption) and for hog feed.” |
37910. ATTALEA sp. Pheenicacee. Palm. |

*“(No. 1380a. Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil. February 15, 1914.)
Seed of the palm sent in under No. 119a [S. P. I. No. 387899] from
Pirapora. A large species, growing along the banks of the Rio Sao
Francisco between here and Pirapora. Called palmeira by the natives.
Each fruit contains several seeds.” |

37911. ANNONA SPINESCENS Martius. Annonacee. Anona.

“(No. 140a. Urubu, Bahia, Brazil. February 17, 1914.) Seed of an
araticum growing on low, marshy land near the river bank. Bushy
shrub 10 to 15 feet high, which because of its compact form and stout
spines may be of value as a hedge plant. The fruit, about 3 inches in
length and orange-red in color, is edible, but of little value. Hogs seem
to be very fond of it. We saw this plant first at Morrinhos; there it
was scarce, here it is the commonest plant along the riverside.”

For illustrations of this shrub in its native habitat and of its fruits,
see Plates V and VI.
37912. Capsicum sp. Solanacee. Red pepper.

“(No. 141a. Barra, Bahia, Brazil. February 18, 1914.) Small pepper,
collected near a native hut at a landing above Barra where we stopped
to take on wood.”
37913. SARCOSTEMMA APICULATUM Decne. Asclepiadacez.

(No. 146a. Xiquexique, Bahia, Brazil. February 19, 1914.) Seed of
a sand-binding plant collected on the banks of the Rio Sao Francisco.
This plant is most vigorous in growth and forms a loose mat close to ~—
the ground, as well as growing up to 4 or 5 feet high in a tangled mass
under favorable conditions. For trial in Texas and the Southwest.” pi
37914. RIcINUS COMMUNIS L. Huphorbiacee. Castor bean.

(No. 147a. Pilao Arcado, Bahia, Brazil. February 19, 1914.) Seeds
collected from plants growing on the bank of the Rio Sao Francisco, in
an apparently naturalized state, a few miles above Pilao Arcado.”
37915. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacee. Cowpea.

(No. 148a. Barra, Bahia, Brazil. February 19, 1914.) Known here
as Feijéo gurutuba. In the dry regions of the interior it is said to
ripen in 60 days from the sowing of the seed, and to produce most —
abundantly. Planted in October and November, the beginning of the |

wet season, in hills 18 to 20 inches apart. Considered specially suited .
to dry soils. Varieties badly mixed; should be separated into various 4
types if used for planting.”

37916. JATROPHA ACANTHOPHYLLA L6fgren. Huphorbiacew. Favelleira. 4

PLATE V.

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2 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)
“(No. 150a. Remanso, Bahia, Brazil. February 20, 1914.) Seeds of
the favelleira, a medium-sized tree with handsome dark-green foliage
and spines on the young wood. The seeds are rich in oil and are deli-
cious to the taste, having the flavor of the Brazil nut. Presented by
Col. Angelo Camilho, of this place.”
37917. Ipomoea FistuLosa Martius. Convolvrulacez.
“(No. 151a. Oliveira, Bahia, Brazil. February 20, 1914.) Seed ofa
shrub very common along the banks of the Rio Sao Francisco and in
low, wet places in this region; height, 10 to 15 feet, tall and slender,

branching very little, stems slender and supple, flowers funnelform, 4

inches in diameter, lilac red in color. A very abundant bloomer. Seeds
are expelled from the capsules at the slightest disturbance.”
37918. Sma sp. Malvacez.

“(No. 152a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 22, 1914.) Small plant
1 to 2 feet high, compact and bushy in form, shrubby at base. The flow-
ers are funnelform, clear light yellow in color, very similar in appear-
ance to Linum flavum, but not so deep in color. Might be of value as a
greenhouse plant, on account of its dwarf, compact form and profuse
blooming.”
37919. Neocrazrovia concotor C. H. Wright. Bromeliacez.

Macambira.

“(No. 153a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23, 1914.) The Ma-
cambira, a bromeliaceous plant greatly resembling the pineapple in
growth and appearance. It is found growing in great profusion among
the rocks on the Ilha do Fogo, in the middle of the Rio Sao Francisco
between Joazeiro and Petrolina, whence these seeds were obtained. The
flower stalks are 4 to 6 feet high, the flower heads a foot long and 3
inches in diameter, producing seed in the greatest abundance. As far as
we can learn, the fiber is not used here, though that of the caro4 (Neogla-
ziovia variegata) is employed extensively for the manufacture of cordage.”
37920. Cucumis meto L. Cucurbitacez. Muskmelon.

“(No. 154a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23, 1914.) Seed of
the large yellow meléo commonly sold here and grown in the vicinity of
town. A salmon-fleshed melon with smooth, deeply ribbed skin, light
yellow in color. The size is large, up to 15 or 20 pounds. The flavor is
that of a small muskmelon; the quality very good. For trial in the
Southwest, as it seems to be suited to dry lands.”

. _ 37921. Hypris tonerres St. Hil. Menthacee.

“(No. 155a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23, 1914.) A trailing

4 t plant, common on the Ilha do Fogo, in the middle of the Rio Sao Fran-

cisco, between Joazeiro and Petrolina. It flourishes on pure sand and
forms a close mat of stems, which suggests that it might be used in the
Southwest as a sand-binding plant. Its flowers, borne in heads 1 inch
in diameter and 6 inches above the ages: are bright purple in color,
very ornamental in appearance.”

37922. Psiprum sp. Myrtacez. Guava.

“(No. 156a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23, 1914.) The araca
mirim, or small guava, from the Horto Florestal. Fruit about an inch

in diameter, yellow in color, thin skinned, the pulp soft, translucent, the

68

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37872 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

seeds abundant. In appearance the plant is similar to Psidium guajava.
For guava breeding experiments.”

37928. ZiziPHUS JOAZEIRO Mart. Rhamnacez. Jua.

“(No. 158a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 23, 1914.) Seed of
the jua, collected from wild trees on the caatinga near the river 2 miles
below town. This interesting and valuable tree is common on the
caatingas or dry lands bordering on the Rio Sao Francisco from Joazeiro
nearly up to the border of the State of Minas Geraes. Here at Joazeiro
it is quite common, but the trees are usually found scattered among the
other plants on the caatinga and do not occur in large groves. In places
where cattle and horses can get at the trees while young they are kept
eaten off almost to the ground, and have a peculiar dwarfed, stunted ap-
pearance. When allowed to develop to mature size the tree forms a
beautiful, dense green, umbrageous head of foliage 30 feet in diameter.
The leaves are somewhat hard and brittle in texture, oval to ovate, about
2 inches in length. The small wood is armed with short, stiff thorns,
which are not, however, particularly dangerous. The fruit varies greatly
in size, according to the tree by which it is produced. The best fruits are
nearly an inch in diameter, creamy yellow in color, spherical or nearly
so. Inside the thin skin is a thick layer of mealy flesh, within which
lies the seed and the layer of translucent, mucilaginous pulp which sur-
rounds it. ‘The seed is about the size and shape of a small olive stone.
The pulp adheres to it very closely and can scarcely be separated even
in the mouth. The flavor is peculiar and somewhat insipid. The trees
bear prodigiously, the ground under them being covered with fruits at
the end of the season. Sheep, cattle, horses, and swine eat the fruit
greedily, and it is considered wholesome for them. The principal value
of this tree would seem to be as a source of stock feed in dry regions,
both the fruits and the foliage being of value for this purpose. In addi-

tion, the ornamental value of the tree and its drought-resisting qualities ~*

commend it for culture in arid regions. While it is probably not very
hardy, it seems likely to be adapted to the Southwest.”
37924. INGA AFFINIS DC. Mimosacee. : Jatuba.
“(No. 18la. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 24, 1914.) Jatuba.
A native leguminous tree of slow growth, furnishing lumber extensively
used in boat building. The pod in which the seeds are produced con-
tains a soft, sweet pulp which is sometimes eaten.”
37925. PHASEOLUS SEMIERECTUS ANGUSTIFOLIUS Martius. Fabacer.
“(No. 1838a. Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. February 24, 1914.) Seed of
a brown-flowered leguminous plant 3 to 4 feet high, very slender and
with few branches. Common near the river in Horto Florestal. Grows
in clay soil near the bank of the Rio Sao Francisco. Flowers deep
brown, pealike in form.”
37926. ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (L.) Willd. Euphorbiacee. Lumbang.
(No. 190a. Bahia, Brazil. March 9, 1914.) Seeds of the nogueira,
from the small park in the praca of Piedade. According to Dr. Argollo
Ferraio, these seeds are eaten by the natives. A rapid-growing tree,
which bears heavily in this climate.”
37927. BACTRIS CARYOTAEFOLIA Mart. Pheenicacee. Palm.
“(No. 191a. Bahia, Brazil. March 9, 1914.) Palm seeds sold in
the market under the name of manivelho. The seed is surrounded by

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 69

37872 to 37936—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoce.)
a thin layer of subacid pulp of very agreeable flavor. Clusters of fruit
are common in the market now.”

87928. MIMUSOPS CORIACEA (DC.) Miquel. Sapotacee.

“(No. 192a. Bahia, Brazil. March 9, 1914.) <A native fruit called
bacopariu by Dr. Argollo Ferrao, but it certainly is not the true bacopari
(Rheedia brasiliensis). The fruits are round, about 17 inches in diam-
eter, yellow in color. The two to five seeds are surrounded by a dry,
mealy pulp of sweet, rather mawkish flavor.”

37929. PouTERIA CAIMITO (R. and P.) Radlk. Sapotacee, Abiu.

“(No. 198a. Bahia, Brazil. March 9, 1914.) The abiu, a rather rare
fruit, but highly esteemed both here and at Rio de Janeiro. In form it
is elliptical, 2 to 3 inches long, deep yellow in color. The one to four
large, obiong seeds are surrounded by a translucent, whitish pulp very
similar in flavor to the sapote and fully as agreeable.”

37980. RoLiiIniA syLvATIcCA (St. Hil.) Mart. Annonaces. Araticum.

“(No. 194a. Bom Fim, Brazil. February 27, 1914.) Seed of an
araticum. Secured along the railroad right of way about a mile east
of town; small shrub or small tree.”

37931. SESBAN MACROCARPUM Muhl. Fabacee.

“(No. 195a. Bom Fim, Brazil. February 27, 1914.) Amores casadas.
Ornamental yellow or yellowish brown flowered tree.”

87932. Syzyeium sp. Myrtacez. Azeitona.

*“(No. 196a. Bom Fim, Brazil. February 27, 1914.) Azeitona. Seed
from small shrubby tree near town in low, Swampy ground.”

37933. ANNONA SALZMANNI A. DC. Annonacee.

“(No. 202a. Bahia, Brazil. March 11, 1914.) Seed of an araticum
from Col. Decca’s.”

37934. CouMA RIGIDA Muell. Arg. Mucujé.

“(No. 203a. Bahia, Brazil. March 13, 1914.) Mucujé. Seed from
fruit purchased in the market. Said to be a large tree.”

37935. GENIPA AMERICANA L, Rubiacee. Genipap.

(No. 204a. Bahia, Brazil. March 8, 1914.) This fruit is quite
common in the market now.”

37936. MoQuimLeA TOMENTOSA Bentham. Rosacee.

“(No. 205a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. March 23, 1914.) Seeds of the
oity tree.”

Distribution.—A tree found in the vicinity of Pernambuco in Brazil.

37937 to 37939. TriroLttuM PRATENSE L. Fabacese. Red clover.

From Lausanne, Switzerland. Presented by Prof. G. Martinet, Federal
Establishment for Seed Control and Experiments, through Mr. E. Brown,
of the Department of Agriculture. Received April 30, 1914. Quoted
notes by Prof. Martinet.

87937. “No. 944. Apitréfle (hummelbee clover), a variety which is
very productive for three years and can be used two years after being
sown. It has the peculiarity of being accessible to honeybees, owing
to its short corolla, which is more open at the top. The Director of
the Office of Experiment Stations, Dr. A. C. True, last summer in

70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37937 to 37938—Continued. (Quoted notes by Prof. G. Martinet.)

visiting our establishment saw several bees getting honey from this

; clover, although he had declared himself to be skeptical before seeing
this. As this selection is also one of our best as regards the crop,
farmers and beekeepers will find it useful.”

37938. “No. 948. This is a perennial clover with numerous fine stocks
and many leaves. It develops daughter plants beside the parent stock.
This will last for four years and more. The seeds are uniformly
yellow, so that it is easy to verify their identity.”

37939. “No. 950. Perennial clover higher than the preceding, but not
lasting for so long a time. Most of the seeds are dark violet.”

37940. ASPARAGUS TENUIFOLIUS Lam. Convallariacez.
Asparagus.

From Chene, Geneva, Switzerland. Plant presented by Mr. Henri Corre-
von. Received May 7, 1914.

“This asparagus I found in the Alps of Como, Lombardy.” (Correvon.)

37941 and 37942. Menpicaco sativa L. Fabacer.
Provence alfalfa.

From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. A. M. Thackara, American consul,
who obtained it from Mr. A. Rousset, Paris. Received April 24, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Thackara.

37941. ‘Ordinary Provence alfalfa recleaned against dodder. Mr.
Rousset states his belief that this newly harvested seed is desired by
the United States Department of Agriculture to distinguish the place
of growth in France, but adds that, as he explained to the Chief of the
Seed Laboratory, the climate of France is, in his opinion, too even to
justify such a theory. He declares that alfalfa seed grown in the
Provence district would not, when newly harvested, be any different or
contain other varieties of foreign seed than alfalfa grown in other
parts of France.”

87942. ‘Extra Provence alfalfa recleaned.”

37943. DioscorEa ALATA L. Dioscoreacez. Yam.

From Santa Rosa, Fla. Received February 17, 1913, from Mr. William M.
Wilson, who obtained them from Dr. HE. K. Neal, of the same place.
Dr. Neal secured the original material from Mr. J. De Hoff, Arch
Creek, Fla. Additional material received from Mr. J. J. Chapman,
March 9, 1915.

“The tubers received were rather small and resembled the Jamaica yampee
in both form and quality. Judging from these specimens the variety is well
worth cultivating in Florida.” (R. A. Young.)

“T got one seed tuber in 1893, when I first came to Avon Park, De Soto County,
Fla., from a neighbor, H. G. Burnett, who had a few in his garden; he got them
from his father-in-law, at Fort Myers, where they have been grown, I under-
stand, for 50 years; not in large quantity, however. I have kept seed from year
to year since that time, no more, though, than I wanted myself, until year before
last, when somehow they made several times more seed tubers than I ever saw
before. This last year they again made only a very few seed tubers. I re-
ceived them under the name of White Jamaica yam, but do not know whether

| APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 71
-37943—Continued.
- this name is correct. Mr. Burnett, who was quite a horticulturist, said their bo-
-tanical name was Dioscorea alata. I grew them for five years near Palatka
q (at Florahome) and they did well on high hammock land. Down here in Dade
County, on very light sandy and rocky land, they produce as much as sweet
potatoes, and with me take the place of Irish potatoes; the latter will not suc-
_ eced in this dry soil at all. The yams keep for months.” (J. De Hoff.)

37944, Puorpe nanuu (Oliver) Gamble. Lauracee. Nanmu.
(Machilus nanmu Hemsl.)

From Chungking, China. Presented by the American consul. Received
May 1, 1914.

37945 and 37946. Corx spp. Poacee. Job’s-tears.

From the northern Shan States, Burma. Presented by Mr. H. G. Carter,
Economic Botanist to the Botanical Survey of India, Indian Museum,
Calcutta, India. Received April 20, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Carter.

For detailed information relating to these two varieties, see Sir George Watt’s
account of Coix published in the Agricultugal Ledger No. 18, of 1904.

37945. CoIx LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN (Rom.) Stapf.
“Forma 4. No. 3b195, edible.”
37946. CoIx LACRYMA-JOBI STENOCARPA (Oliver) Stapf.
= “No. 3b197. Used for bead chains, door screens, and rosaries.”

ay Soranum TuBerosuM L. Solanaces. Potato.

From Raetihi, New Zealand. Purchased of Mr. J. G. Harris. Received
April 22, 1914.
“New Era potato. The potatoes are lemon colored in the skin and oval in
shape; they are shallow in the eyes and will be economical in use. They grow
to a large size, and it is no infrequent thing for a whole root to average a pound
_ per tuber. Indeed, a drawback to the propagation of this potato is the remark-
ably few small potatoes grown. On my land, which is light and lies in the
center of the North Island of New Zealand at an elevation of 2,000 feet, I have
grown this variety up to 20 tons to the acre. We have frequent summer frosts -
_ here on account of the elevation, but these frosts, though they blacken the ordi-
nary varieties of potatoes, do not affect the New Hra. Indeed, nothing short of
a heavy frost will touch it, but it is the blight-resisting qualities of this potato
which are chiefly remarkable. Season after season, growing in a field with
other kinds on both sides, it has remained unaffected while the various other
_ kinds have been blackened and ruined. I am confident that unless long culti-
vation lessens the potato’s virility the Irish blight will soon be no longer a
terror to potato growers.” (Harris.)

- 7948 to 37955.
. From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for

the Department of Agriculture. Received May 1, 1914. Cuttings of the
following; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

37948 to 37952. Diosprros KAKI L. f. Diospyracez. Persimmon.
. From near Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China. Collected March 10, 1914.

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37948 to 37955—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

37948. “(No. 1181. A local variety of persimmon, said to be
large, and of elongated, square form, with a constriction running
around close to the calyx. Color red; contains few seeds as a rule.
Can be dried or kept fresh for a long time, and is considered to
be a very good variety. The trees grow to be tall, but have well-
formed heads. Chinese name Sst léng shih tei, meaning ‘ four-
squared persimmon.’ This and the following varieties are grown
on an open plain on sandy loam, and they may possibly be hardier
than other varieties. According to Father Petrie, of the Roman
Catholic Mission at Tsaochowfu, these persimmons are injured by
cold whenever the mercury goes below zero F. The stocks, which
are Diospyros lotus, never freeze locally, being able to stand severe
eold, apparently.”

37949. “(No. 1182.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be
large, of round form, with rounded-off top. Color yellow, seedless;
ean be dried or kept fresh for a long time; considered to be a fine
variety. The trees are of sturdy growth and are prolific bearers.
Chinese name Pén shih teu, meaning ‘ original persimmon.’ ”

37950. “(No. 1183.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be
medium large; of round, pointed form, with a square base. Seed-
less; can be kept fresh for a long time. Chinese name Yw lou t’ou
shih tzu, meaning ‘ oil-basket persimmon.’ ”

87951. “(No. 1184.) A local variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round, flattened shape, with square base. Color yellow;
seedless. Is generally eaten pickled in brine. Chinese name Yen
shih tzu, meaning ‘salted persimmon.’ ”

37952. “(No. 1185.) <A local variety of persimmon, said to be
small, of round, flattened form, with top slightly curved in. Of
yellow color; seedless. A very early ripener; good only when
fresh. Chinese name Pa yiieh huang shih tei, meaning ‘ eighth

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moon yellow persimmon. :
37953. PoPULUS TOMENTOSA Carr. Salicaceer. Poplar.
From near Lungkuchi, Shantung, China.

“(No. 1189. March 18, 1914.) The tall-growing North Chinese white
poplar, especially recommended as a shade and avenue tree for deep,
sandy lands in semiarid regions. See former notes [S. P. I. No. 37542.]”

37954. CHAENOMELES LAGENARIA CATHAYENSIS (Hemsl). Schneider.
(Cydonia cathayensis Hemsl.) Malacez. Quince.
From Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China.
“(No. 1190. March 11, 1914.) A large-fruited variety of Chinese
quince, much grown on the sandy loam around Tsaochowfu.”
For previous introductions and descriptions, see S, P. I. Nos. 35458 and
35639.
37955. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Malacee. Hawthorn.
From Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China.
“(No. 1191. March 11, 1914.) A medium large fruited variety of Chi-
nese haw, of beautiful red color, much used preserved and as a jelly.
Chinese name Hung kuo, meaning ‘ red fruit.’ ”

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- 87956 to 37964.
_ From Victoria (Pittoa, near Garua), Kamerun, German West Africa. Pre-
sented by the Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 15, 1914.

37956 to 37961. HoLcus sorcHuUM L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
837956. No. 1. Kakassirie. 37959. No.7. Kilburie.
37957. No. 5. Baierie bodérie. 37960. No.8. Deparie danérie.
37958. No.6. Danérieballoi- 37961. No.9. Ssanerari.
ssolodérie.

87962. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Poaces. Pearl millet.
(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.)

No. 10. Jadirie (Kolbenhirse).

$7963 and 37964. HoLcus sorcHuM L. Poacer, Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

87963. No. 11. Gaderie.
37964. No.12. Gordori or Deparie bodérie.

_ 37965 to 37972.

From Peru. Presented by Mr. A. Martin Lynch at the request of Dr.
Harry V. Harlan, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 2-3,
1914. Quoted notes by Dr. Harlan.
37965 to 37967. Zea Mays L. Poacerx., Corn.
“Purchased in Sicuani (elevation, 11,500 feet), but possibly coming
from lower down the valley of the Vilcanote.”
37965. “(No. 1. Arequipa, Peru.) Large-grained calico maize.”
37966. “(No. 2. Sicuani, Peru.) Large white-grained maize.”
87967. “(No.3. Arequipa, Peru.) Large-grained yellow and mixed
maize.”
37968. HorDEUM VULGARE L. Poacee. Barley.
“(No. 5.) Seed purchased in Juliaca (elevation, 12,500 feet) ; a coarse
6-rowed barley grown for hay as horse feed on the pampas and for grain
in some of the protected areas.”
37969 and 37970. CHENOPODIUM spp. Chenopodiacee.
37969. CHENOPODIUM sp. Caflagua.
“(No. 6.) Canagua from Juliaca, Peru. Commonly grown as a
cereal crop in elevations as high as 13,500 feet. Is not injured by
light freezes at any stage of growth. Not particularly palatable.
Might prove useful in high mountain areas, but should be tested
, under strict control, as it is possible that it might become a weed.”
37970. CHENOPODIUM QUINOA Willd. Quinoa.
“(No. 7.) Quinoa from Juliaca. Only slightly less hardy than
Canagua. It is a very palatable cereal and is much less likely to
become a weed. Worth testing in areas subject to frosts where
wheat and barley are grown with difficulty.”
37971. TriITICUM AESTIVUM L. Poacer. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“(No. 8.) Wheat purchased in Juliaca but imported probably from the
valley of the Vilcanote. Apparently mixed.”

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74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37965 to 37972—Continued. (Quoted notes by Dr. H. V. Harlan.)
37972. ZEA MAYS L. Poacex. Corn.

“(No. 9.) Small-grained yellow maize. Purchased in Juliaca, but
imported from Cuzco.”

37973 to 37979.
From Chelsea, London, England. Purchased from James Veitch & Sons,
Ltd. Plants received April 27, 1914.
37973 and 37974. RHODODENDRON spp. EHricaces. Rhododendron,
37973. X RHODODENDRON FORSTERIANUM Hort.

“White and fragrant.” (Veitch, Indoor Plants, 1910.)

Listed by William Watson, Rhododendrons and Azaleas, p. 48, as a
hybrid between R. edgeworthii and R. veitchianum.

387974. X RHODODENDRON FRAGRANTISSIMUM Burb.
“Pure white and very fragrant.” (Veitch, Indoor Plants, 1911.)
Supposed to be a hybrid between R. ciliatum and R. edgeworthii.
37975 and 37976. BERBERIS spp. Berberidacex. Barberry.
37975. BERBERIS STAPFIANA Schneider.

“This species of Berberis is very similar to B. thunbergii, but the
growths are more erect and the leaves are not red tinted. It isa
dense, spiny bush with deciduous oblanceolate entire leaves, racemose
fascicles of yellow globose flowers, and coral or currant-red berries
borne in clusters. It is a native of China.” (Kew Bulletin of Mis-
cellaneous Information, 1913, Appendix ITI.)

37976. BERBERIS coRYI Hort.

“This species of Berberis is apparently an evergreen, and as an
ornamental plant is far superior to either B. veitchii or B. giraldi.
The leaves are in clusters, spatulate and glaucous beneath. The
berries, which are also glaucous, are round in shape and currant red
in color. It is a native of China.” (Gardeners’ Chronicle, 3d ser.,
vol. 52, p. 821, 1912.)

37977 to 37979. Rosa spp. Rosacex. Rose.
37977. RoSA ALBERTI Regel.

“A species with long, graceful shoots clothed with glaucous foliage
and bearing ornamental club-shaped coral-red fruits about 1 inch
long, which last in good condition for a long time. It is a native of
Turkestan.” (Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, 1912, Ap-
pendix III.)

Distribution.—A white-flowered rose found in the Sungari region
of southern Siberia.

37978. Rosa SETIPODA Hemsl. and Wilson.

“A remarkable rose, allied to R. macrophylla, with large corymbs of
handsome rose-pink flowers. Its long pedicels clothed with spread-
ing, gland-tipped bristles and numerous foliaceous bracts give it a
singular appearance. The species is not uncommon in shrubberies in
the mountains of the northwestern part of the Province of Hupeh,
China.” (H. H. Wilson, in Kew Bulletin, 1916, p. 158.)

37979. Rosa MOYESII Hemsley and Wilson.

Received as R. fargesii.

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37980. Axeurrres sp. Euphorbiacee. Tung tree.

_ From Chaoyanghsien, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. C. B. Lesher,
American Baptist Mission, who secured them through Rev, C, E. Bous-
field. Received April 23, 1914.

“Ajeurites seeds from about 200 miles in the interior.”

87981. Pyruscommunis L. Malacez. Pear.

From Newark Valley, New York. Presented by Mr. A. F. Barrott. Re-
ceived April 28, 1914.

_ “Scions from a pear tree bearing seedless and coreless fruits. Several years
ago I purchased from Green’s Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y., a Bartlett pear
tree. The second year after this tree was put out it was broken off level with
or just a little below the ground. It sprouted again and grew rapidly. I had
been away from my farm about five years; when I returned last year I found
a fine pear tree which had over half a bushel of Seckel pears on it. We ate
and used them all, and did not find a seed or a core in any of them. I have not
been able to find out from my former tenants whether or not this seedless and
eoreless condition has heretofore existed. It seems to me that if this pear
will stand propagation without changing its character it would be quite a
find.” (Barrott.)

37982. Pyrussp. Malacee. Pear.

From China. Presented by Rev. Hugh W. White, American Presbyterian
Mission, Yencheng, Kiangsu, China. Received April 28, 1914.

“Tangshan. Unquestionably the finest pear of China. But it is not widely
known, because the region of production has heretofore been very secluded,
and the fruit does not keep more than one or two months. It is the only Chi-
nese -pear that does not have the woody taste and feel, and it has a sweet,
juicy flavor. It also grows large, much larger than the ordinary American
pear. It grows about 40 miles west of a city called Hsuchowfu, Kiangsu Prov-
‘ince. I suppose I am one of the three or four white men that have been in the
‘immediate section where this pear grows. This pear is called the Tangshan
pear, from Tangshanku, the name of the place that produces it.” (White,
extract from letter dated March 26, 1912.)

Cuttings.

$7983 to 38041. Grasses.
From Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett and Wilson Popenoe, of
the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 13, 1914. Quoted notes by
Messrs. Dorsett and Popenoe.
37983 to 37993.
~’ From Sao Joao del Rey, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Collected January 26,
1914.
37983. MELINIS MINUTIFLORA Beauv. Poacex. Capim gordura.
“(No. 78a.) Seeds of capim gordura from plants in an old aban-
doned garden which had been completely overrun with this grass.”
37984. PANICUM MAXIMUM Jacq. Poacer. Guinea grass.
“(No. 79a.) Seed of a grass growing on top of an old adobe wall
at the church Senhor do Bom Fim. Seed heads viscous; in stripping
off seed they stick together. In an extremely dry situation.”

76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37983 to 38041—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

387985. ERAGROSTIS BAHIENSIS Schrad. Poaceex.

“(No. 80a.) Seed of a bunch grass from the top of a hill at the
church Senhor do Bom Fim. An open-bunch grass, rather spread-
ing, about 4 to 6 inches high, seed stalks 12 to 18 inches high. Grow-
ing on top of a high hill, in very exposed and dry situation; soil
almost pure sand. Seeds dull greenish purple in color.”

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37986. ARISTIDA SANCTAE LUCIAE Trin. Poacex.

“(No. 81a.) Seed of a bunch grass from the top of a hill at the |
church Senhor do Bom Fim. Close bunch grass, bunches about 4 |
inches in diameter; height of seed stalks about 18 inches; dry soil, —
almost pure gravel. Open pasture land.” F

37987. AXONOPUS CHRYSOBLEPHARIS (Lag.) A. Chase. Poacezx.

“(No. 82a.) Seed of a bunch grass, growing on a hill at the
church Senhor do Bom Fim. Growing in very small bunches,
height 3 or 4 inches, flower stalks 18 to 20 inches; exposed and
very dry location; soil dry and almost pure gravel. Flower heads
usually 2 partite, rarely 3 or 4 partite.”

37988. ERAGROSTIS ARTICULATA (Schrank) Ness. Poacezx.

“(No. 83a.) Seed of a grass growing on a hill at the church
Senhor do Bom Fim. A low grass, 3 to 4 inches high, flower stalks
about 6 inches high, on very dry and exposed situation, soil almost
pure gravel.”

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37989. SPOROBOLUS INDICUS (L.) R. Br. Poaceer.

“(No. 84a.) Seeds of a grass growing on a hill at the church
Senhor do Bom Fim. Bunch grass in clumps 2 to 8 inches or more
in diameter; height 6 to 8 inches; flower stalks 18 to 24 inches; on
exposed and very dry location, very gravelly soil.”

37990. HRAGROSTIS EXPANSA Link. Poacez.

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(No. 85a.) Seed of a grass growing on a hill at the church
Senhor do Bom Fim. Bunch grass in small clumps, exposed and dry
location, soil almost pure gravel.”

37991. PANICUM CAMPESTRE Nees. Poacee.

“(No. 86a.) Seed of grass growing on a stock range back of the
church Senhor do Bom Fim. Bunch grass closely eaten off by cattle ;
in pasture where collected. Height, where not browsed, 8 to 10 ©
inches. Dry pasture land, heavy red clay soil, altitude 1,000 meters.”
37992. CHAETOCHLOA IMBERBIS (Poir.) Scribner. Poaceer.

(Setaria imberbis R. and S.)

“(No. 87a.) Seed of a grass from a stock range back of the
church Senhor do Bom Fim. Foxtail grass, fairly common on stock —
ranges, one that the cattle eat. Dry, reddish clay soil.” .
37993. ANDROPOGON LEUCOSTACHYUS H. B. K. Poacez.

(No. 109a.) Grass seed from a hill near the church Senhor.
do Bom Fim. Bunch grass, in small clumps, height about 8 to 12 —
inches, flower stalks 18 to 20 inches, growing in an exposed and ary
situation, soil almost pure gravel.”

37994 to 37996.

From Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil.

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$7983 to 38041—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)
37994. CHLORIS POLYDACTYLA (L.) Swartz. Poaceex.
at “(No. 118a. February 8, 1914.) A grass found in the village
across the river from here. It grows to a height of about 14 feet,
with seed stalks running up to 3 feet. It seeds profusely, is said to
be good, when young, as a pasture grass, and appears to be suitable
for hay.”
37995. AXONOPUS sp. Poacee.
' Agonopus sp. prox. Paspalum marginatus Trin.

“(No. 116a. February 9, 1914.) Seed of grass growing. on campo
here. One of the common grasses on the campo. Flower stalks up
to 2 to 24 feet in height. Appears to have been closely grazed by
stock.”

37996. PASPALUM NOTATUM Fluegge. Poacee.

“(No. 120a. February 10, 1914.) Seed of grass collected on the
campo about 100 yards from the west bank of the Rio Sao Francisco,
where it covers the ground in a solid mat, and makes a good
pasture.”

37997 to 37999.
From Januaria, Minas Geraes, Brazil.
387997 and 37998. Panicum spp. Poaceex.
37997. PANICUM MAXIMUM Jacq. Guinea grass.
“(No. 123a. February 14, 1914.) Capim colonia, one of the
principal forage grasses here, second in importance to capim
bengu. Seed collected in a field recently planted to this grass.
Does not appear to be as widely known as capim bengu, but is
said to be of very good quality.”
37998. PANICUM BARBINODE Trin. Para grass.
4 “(No. 124a. February 14, 1914.) Capim bengu, very similar
in appearance to capim de Angola of Bahia. The most important
forage grass here, and preferred above all others. Grows to a
height of 7 or 8 feet under favorable conditions and is con-
sidered one of the best forages for cattle and horses. Does not
seem to be cut very much, the stock being turned in on it to

pasture.”
" $7999. DacryLocTENIUM AEGYPTIUM (L.) Willd. Poacez.
(EHleusine aegyptiaca Desf.) Crowfoot grass.

“(No. 132a. February 15, 1914.) A low grass growing in a
pasture back of town. Makes a close sod and propagates by runners.”
88000 to 38003.
' From Xiquexique, Bahia, Brazil. Collected February 19, 1914.
38000. DACTYLOCTENIUM AEGYPTIUM (L.) Willd. Poacez.
= (EHleusine aegyptiaca Desf.) Crowfoot grass.
“(No. 142a. Seed of a grass collected on the bank of the Rio Sao
Francisco, previously collected at Januaria. It grows very tall on
soil that is pure sand.”
38001. SyYNTHERISMA DIGITATA (Sw.) Hitche. Poacez.
“(No. 148a.) Seed of a grass collected on the bank of the Rio Sao
Francisco. Appears to be a large Bermuda grass. Grown on soil
which is pure sand.”

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37988 to 38041—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)
38002. ERAGROSTIS ACUMINATA Doell. Poacez.

“No. 144a.) Seed of a grass collected on the bank of the Rio Sao
Francisco from soil that is a pure sand. Looks like a grass collected
previously at Sao Joao del Rey.”

38003. ANTHEPHORA HERMAPHRODITA (L.) Kuntze. Poacez.
(Anthephora elegans Schreb.)

“(No. 145a.) Seed of a grass with which we are unfamiliar,
brought on board by one of the passengers, who had collected it on
the sandy bank of the Rio Sao Francisco. The only specimen we
had became misplaced.”

38004 to 38023.
From Joazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. Collected February 24, 1914.
38004. CHAETOCHLOA SETOSA (Sw.) Scribner. Poacez.
(Setaria setosa Beauv.) Bitter grass.

“(No. 160a.) Seed of capim amargo (bitter grass) from Horto
Florestal. Grows on very poor soil, but is not considered very good
for stock.”

38005. Hotcus sokcHUM EFFUSUS (Hack.) Hitchce.

“(No. 161a.) Seed of capim de boi from Horto Florestal. When
young it is much liked by cattle; when old the stems are rather
tough. Not good for hay; height 5 feet; on clay silt soil.”

38006. PAasPALUM sSCUTATUM Nees. Poacex.

“(No. 162a.) Grass from Horto Florestal. On clay silt soil.”
838007. LzPTocHLOA FILIFORMIS (Pers.) Beauv. Poacez.

“(No. 163a.) Grass from Horto Florestal. Grown on clay silt soil.
Probably good.”

38008. ANTHEPHORA HERMAPHRODITA (L.) Kuntze. Poacez.
(Anthephora elegans Schreb.)

“(No. 164a.) Capim espelta from Horto Florestal. Called by Dr.
Zehntner capim espelia, and considered by him very good. Grown
on clay silt soil.”

38009. Nazia ALIENA (Spreng.) Scribner. Poacez.

“(No. 165a. Capim carapicho de ovelho from Horto Florestal.
Grown on clay silt soil, considered not very good, but grows on poor-
est soil.”

88010. Egacrostis cimiaris (L.) Link. Poacex.

“Capim barba de bode, on clay silt soil in Horto Florestal. Not —
considered of great value.”

38011. SporoBoLus agcuTus (Nees) Kunth. Poacez.

“(No. 167a.) Grass grown on clay silt soil in Horto Florestal.
Small, not of much value.”

38012. ERAGROSTIS ARTICULATA (Schrank) Nees. Poacez.

“(No. 168a.) Capim fino, on clay silt soil in Horto Florestal. Not
considered very good; not sufficient leaf growth.”
38013. CHLOBIS LEPTANTHA Hitchcock. Poacez.

“(No. 169a.) Grown on clay silt soil in Horto Florestal. Name
not known. Looks like a very good grass; 3 feet high.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 79

87983 to 38041—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

38014. PANICUM HIRTICAULE Presl. Poacer.

“(No. 170a. From Horto Florestal. Probably a capim de passa-
rinho, grown on clay silt soil.”
38015. SYNTHERISMA DIGITATA (Sw.) Hitchcock. Poacer,

“(No. 171a.) From Horto Florestal, on dry silt soil.”

88016. PASPALUM DENTICULATUM Trinius. Poaces,

“(No. 172a.) Grass from Horto Florestal, on clay silt soil; not
abundant here.”

$8017. DAcTYLOCTENIUM AEGYPTIUM (L.) Willd. Poacer.
(Eleusine aegyptiaca Desf.) Crowfoot grass.

“(No. 173a.) Capim pe de gallinha or pe de periquito, on clay silt
soil in Harto Florestal. Not considered to have much value. Re-
sists drought well; not abundant here.”

38018. PANICUM HIRTICAULE Presl. Poacex,

“(No. 174a.) Capim de passarinho, a very good grass, on clay silt

soil, in Horto Florestal.”
38019 and 38020. EriocHLoa poLysTacHya H. B. K. Poacex,
38019. “(No. 175a.) On clay silt soil in Horto Florestal.
Not abundant here.”
38020. “(No. 176a.) On clay silt soil in Horto Florestal.
Of very good quality; better for hay than pasture. Seems to
prefer clay soil.”
38021. TRICHOLAENA ROSEA Nees. Poacer, Favorita grass.
(Panicum teneriffae R. Br.)

“(No. 177a.) Capim favorita, believed to be native, but now
planted in Minas Geraes, Sao Paulo, and elsewhere. Considered a
very good grass; used for hay in Sao Paulo.

For an illustration of favorita grass as grown in Brazil, see
Plate VII.

38022. ERIocHLOA PUNCTATA (L.) Hamilton. Poacex,

“(No. 179a.) Height about 4 feet, on clay silt soil near river
bank in Horto Florestal. Good forage for stock.”

38023. CHILORIS ELEGANS H. B. K. Poaceer. Caatingueiro grass.

“(No. 180a.) Capim caatingueiro, believed by Dr. Leo Zehntner
to be one of the best grasses here. Has come into flower three weeks
after cutting. On clay silt soil in Horto Florestal.”

For an illustration of caatingueiro grass as grown in Brazil, see
Plate VIII.

38024 to 38027.

From Bom Fim, Bahia, Brazil. Collected February 26, 1914.
38024. PANICUM MAXIMUM Jacq. Poacee. Guinea grass.
“(No. 184a.) Capim guiné (guinea grass), or, aS it is sometimes
called, capim ass% (big grass). Commonly cultivated here, there
being a number of small plantations 1 to 3 acres in extent. Planted
about 4 by 4 feet, grows 6 to 10 feet high, Said to be fine for cattle
but rather too fattening for horses,”

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

37983 to 38041—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

38025. VALOTA INSULARIS (Elmg.) Chase. Poacee. Sour-grass.

“(No. 186a.) A grass collected on a hillside in the outer edge of
town. It is rather abundant in this region and may have yalue as
a hay grass. It grows rather luxuriantly, reaching a height of 5 feet
or even 6.”

38026 and 38027. CHAETOCHLOA spp. Poacez.
38026. CHAETOCHLOA LACHNEA (Nees) Hitchcock.
Foxtail grass.

“(No. 187a.) A foxtail grass, growing on the hillside at the
edge of town. Does not seem to be of any particular value.
Grows 2 to 24 feet high.

38027. CHAETOCHLOA CAUDATA (Lam.) Scribner.

“(No. 188a.) A grass about 3 feet high, growing abundantly
on the hillsides around town. The soil is stiff clay, and the
climate here is very dry for a large part of the year.”

38028. PASPALUM ATTENUATUM Presl. Poacez.

En route from Bom Fim to Bahia, Brazil. Collected February 28,
1914.

“(No. 19S8a.) Collected between Agua Fria and Entroncamento, 45
kilometers above Alagoinhas. Very common on rolling dry uplands.”
38029. CHLORIS viRGATA Swartz. Poacezx.

From Serrinha, Brazil. Collected February 28, 1914.

“(No. 199a.) Secured at Serrinha.”

38030. PANICUM MAXIMUM Jacq. Poacez. Guinea grass.

From Bom Fim, Bahia, Brazil. Collected February 26, 1914.

“(No. 200a.) Capim guiné (guinea grass), or, as it is sometimes
called, capim assui (big grass). Commonly cultivated here, there being
a number of small plantations 1 to 3 acres in extent. Planted about

4 by 4 feet, grows 6 to 10 feet high. Said to be fine for cattle but rather
too fattening for horses.”

38031. PASPALUM CONJUGATUM Berg. Poacez.
From Ramona, Bahia, Brazil. Collected March 11, 1914.

(No. 201a.) Seed of what appears to be and is reported to be a
very good pasture grass. When pastured close it makes a good sod; likes
low situations.”

38032 to 38039.

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Purchased from Ejickhoff, Carneiro
Leao & Co.

38032 to 38034. Hotcus spp. Poacez.

38032. HoLcUs HALEPENSIS L. Sudan grass.
(Sorghum halepense Pers.)

“(No. 207a. March 23, 1914.)”
38033 and 38034. Hortcus sorcHum L. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
38033. “({No. 210a.)”
38034. “No. 21la. March 23, 1914.)”

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37983 to 38041—Contd. (Quoted notes by Dorsett and Popenoe.)

38035. CAPRIOLA DACTYLON (L.) Kuntze. Poacezx.
(Cynodon dactylon Pers.) Bermuda grass.

“(No. 212a. March 23, 1914.)”
38036. ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS (L.) Beauv. Poacee.

Oat-grass.
(No. 213a. March 24, 1914.)”
38037. CYMBOPOGON RUFUS (Nees) Rendle. Poacesr,
(Andropogon rufus Kunth.)
“(No. 214a. March 24, 1914.) Capim jaragua.”
38038. MELINIS MINUTIFLORA Beauv. Poacez. Molasses grass.
“(No. 215a. March 23, 1914.) Capim gordura rozo.”
38039. PANICUM BULBOSUM H. B. K. Poacee. Guinea grass.

“ (No. 216a.) Capim guiné, or guinea grass.”
38040 and 38041.
From Bahia, Brazil. Collected March 19, 1914.
38040. HoMOLEPIS ISOCALYCINA (Meyer) Chase. Poacex,
(Panicum isocalycinum Meyer.)

“(No. 221a.) Seed from grass growing in clay on a hillside in a
small pasture near the ‘Centro Agricola’ Experiment Station near
Bahia. Grass roots at joints.”

38041. PANICUM LAXUM Swartz. Poacee.

“(No. 222a.) Seed from grass growing in clay soil on a hillside in
a small pasture near the ‘Centro Agricola’ Experiment Station
near Bahia. This appears to be a bunch grass; soil dry; exposed
situation.”

38042 and 38043. Crncuona spp. Rubiacee.

From Kalimpong, Bengal, India. Presented by Mr. Henry F. Green, man-

ager, Government Cinchona Plantations, at the request of the superin-
tendent of cinchona cultivation in Bengal. Received May 2, 1914.

38042. CINCHONA OFFICINALIS L., Cinchona.

“The loxa or crown bark, the pale bark of commerce. This is a
native of Ecuador and Peru and with C. succirubra was the species as-
signed by Markham to his colleague, Spruce, to discover. It is grown
at high elevations (above 7,000 feet) in the Nilgiris, Ceylon, and Sik-
kim, but not extensively. It is a weak, straggling tree, attaining at
most only 20 feet in height. Its cultivation in Sikkim has, however, been
almost abandoned, owing to the climate being too moist, but it is per-
haps the most important of the species grown in the Nilgiri Hills.”
(Watt, Commercial Products of India.)

38043. CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA Pavon. Cinchona.

“The red bark is largely cultivated on the hills of South India at
altitudes of 4,500 to 6,000 feet ; at higher altitudes the growth is too small
to make its cultivation profitable. On the hills east of Toungoo in Burma
and in some parts of the Satpura Range of Central India it is grown,
and also met with in the Government plantations of Sikkim, but it is
not popular, and is rapidly being replaced by @. calisaya var. ledgeriana.

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82 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

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38042 and 38043—Continued.

It is a hardy plant with a bold, sturdy stem. In rich and sheltered
situations it grows to a height of 50 feet or more. The leaves are bright
apple green in color, the plantation in consequence looking light and
bright, while one of C. officinalis looks dark and gloomy.” (Watt, Com-
mercial Products of India.)

38044. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.

From Lusambo, Belgian Kongo, Africa. Presented by Mr. J. A. Stockwell,
through Mr. W. R. Lamberth, Oakdale. Cal. Received May 6, 1914.

“Seed of the African hill rice. This rice is raised here on the hillsides,
where it can get no water, except that which rains on it.

“TI had thought of its being used at home in this way. In Louisiana, where
I used to live, we have what are known as the ‘pimple prairies, and where
these pimples or mounds occur in the rice fields, it causes not only that much
land to be wasted but often weeds grow on them, the seeds of which are very
hard to remove from the rice. I thought that perhaps if these mounds were
planted with this hill rice that this trouble could be avoided.” (Stockwell.)

38045. Vicia rapa L. Fabacee. Broad bean. ©

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by the American consul. i Received May
1, 1914.

38046. Vicna niworica (Delile) Hook.f. Fabacez.

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh Branch,
Ministry of Public Works, Department of Agriculture, Horticultural

division, through Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Department of Agriculture. ©

Received May 1, 1914.

“In Muschler’s Flora it is stated that this grows in the Delta, but I have

seen it only in Aswan and Nubia. This seed was grown at Gizeh. It is of
much less value than the common variety of Vigna sinensis, commonly culti- ©
vated throughout the country.” (Bromwn.) ri

38047. Cerra acuminata (S. Wats.) Rose. Bombacacez.
(Eriodendron’acuminatum S. Wats.) Mexican cotton tree.
From Tlatlaya, State of Mexico. Presenied by Mr. William Brockway.
Received April 25, 1914.
“Mexican cotton tree (pochota). Collected near Tlatlaya, April 6, 1914.”
( Brockway.)

38048. Sarviasp. Menthacez. Chia.
From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Prof. C. A.
Purpus. Received May 6, 1914. ;
“The seeds are put into water, where they swell up and soften and are used —
as a drink, mixed with sugar and red wine. Chia was used by the Aztecs in
clden times to make a drink, mixed with corn (maize).” (Purpus.)

38049 to 38052.
From Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. D. Petrie. Re
ceived April 21, 1914.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 83

88049 to 38052—Continued.
38049. Gaya LYALLID (Hook. f.) Baker. Malvacee.
(Plagianthus lyallii Hook f.) Large-fiowered ribbonwood.

“A very fine small tree of the order Malvacex, with fine clusters of
cherrylike flowers, and it is hardy here.” (Petrie.)

“A beautiful shrub, found only in the mountainous districts of the
South Island. This is one of the very few New Zealand trees which
shed their leaves in the winter and show autumnal tints. The leaves
are clothed with stellate hairs, and are deeply notched. This plant is
one of the many surprises of the New Zealand forest. The traveler, who
sees for the first time its cherrylike blossoms amidst the greenery of
the bush, usually regards it as an escape from some garden. Its soft,
tender, deciduous leaves are in strong contrast to the normal, hard,
glossy leaf of the typical trees of the New Zealand forest, whilst its
flowers are equally different from the typical, minute, greenish clusters
of Nothopanax, etc.” (Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.)

38050. FUCHSIA PROCUMBENS R. Cunningh. Onagracez. Fuchsia.

“A spreading slender shrub with sweet flowers. Good for rockery if
climate is mild.” (Petrie.)

“A slender, prostrate plant 6 to 18 inches long. Leaves ovate or
cordate, one-fourth to one-half an inch long. Flowers one-half to three-
fourths inch long, solitary, axillary, erect. Petals none. Berry shining,
pale red. In sandy or rocky places. It lacks the graceful, pendulous
flower stalks which enhance so much the beauty of the cultivated forms,
but it is a very dainty little species. The sharp contrast between the
beautiful waxy yellow of the calyx and the intense pure blue of the
pollen would make it noticeable anywhere. Any other color but yellow
is rare in pollen, and such a bright blue as this has probably some definite
though unknown significance, It is of the same color in the two other
New Zealand species. It is also extremely viscid. This no doubt enables
it to cling readily to any insect which may enter the flower. The vis-
cidity is due to the development by the pollen grains of structureless
drops of a glutinous fiuid that very readily draws out into long fine
threads. In each of the three New Zealand species of Fuchsia there are
three forms of fiower, and in some cases, also, intermediate forms. In
F. procumbens there is a long-, short-, and mid-styled forn, but the
stamens are of the same length in each case.” (Adapted from Laing and
Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.)

38051. METROSIDEROS DIFFUSA Smith. Myrtacez.
“A fine low-branching shrub, crimson fiowers. North Island, New
Zealand.” (Petrie.)
38052. PrIrTTosPORUM EUGENIOIDES Cunningh. Pittosporacez. Tarata.
“South and North Islands, New Zealand.” (Petrie.)

“A tree sometimes 40 feet in height, glabrous, with large corymbs of
fragrant flowers of a greenish yellow hue. Leaves 2 to 3 inches long,
broadly oblong, usually waved at the margins. Bark white. Capsules
2 to 3 valved. A beautiful tree whose pale-green leaves with undulating
Margins emit, when bruised, a lemonlike odor. The delicate venation
and light-colored, almost white, midrib add to the beauty of the leaf.
The Maoris mixed the resinous exudation from the bark with the juice
of the sow thistle and worked it into a ball, which they chewed. In

_ October the tree produces masses of yellowish green flowers, whose heavy

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88049 to 38052—Continued.

honied odor is almost sickening in its intensity. According to Mr. G. M.
Thomson, the plant is probably often self-pollinated ; but Mr. Kirk points
out, in his Forest Flora, that though stamens and pistils are always
present, one or the other is often abortive, so that the flowers are often
practically unisexual. The wood of this species, like that of the other
species of the genus, is almost worthless. The tree is often cultivated
for its beauty, and is sometimes—though not so often as P. tenwifolium—
used to form an ornamental hedge.” (Laing and Blackwell, Plants of
New Zealand.)

38053. Hotcus sorenum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From San Giovanni a Teduccio, Italy. Purchased from Dammann & Co.
Received January 30, 1914.

“Durra.”

38054 and 38055. Rusus socorensis H. B. K. Rosacee.
Blackberry.

From Bogota, Colombia. Procured by Mr. F. L. Rockwood, clerk, American
Legation, at the suggestion of Mr. Frank M. Chapman, curator, American
Museum of Natural History. Received May 6, 1915.

Rooted plants; quoted notes by Mr. Chapman.

38054. “A remarkable blackberry which we found growing near a
roadside posada, called El Pinyon, on the road between Bogota and
Fusagasuga. El Pinyon, with an altitude of 9,600 feet, is in the Tem-
perate Zone, with an average annual temperature of probably about
60°. The warm air from the Magdalena Valley at this point
draws up through a cut in the mountains and is condensed as it
reaches Hl] Pinyon, at which place the descent to Fusagasuga begins; the
result is a cold, perpetually moist climate, such as I imagine we should
find it very difficult to duplicate in the United States, and for this rea-
son it might be hard to introduce the berry into this country. As for
the berry itself, I, unfortunately, can tell you very little about it except
in regard to its size and flavor. We did not, I am sorry to Say, even
make measurements of the berries, and I have therefore found great
difficulty in making my friends believe my stories of its size. From
memory, however, I should say that its length was between 34 and
4 inches, its breadth between 2 and 24 inches, and its height between
2 and 3 inches. The flavor was most delicious, and suggested in part
that of the blackberry of the subtropical zone of the Andes, known as
El Moral de Castile, and to some extent that of the raspberry. The
berries grew in small clusters of three or four, and not many
appeared to be on one bush. The bushes, as I remember, were rather
tall and scraggly, but they were placed with other vegetation, and I
gained no clear idea of their form. They were not abundant.”

88055. ‘ El Moral de Castile. This berry, which appears to grow wild,
attains a size and shape comparable to that of our best cultivated
varieties, and to my mind has a better flavor than any of them. It
may be found in abundance in the subtropical zone at an elevation of
6,000 to 8,000 feet; or, to be more definite, at a posada about one hour
below El Pinyon, toward Fusagasuga, known as El Roble. Here, too,

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 85

38054 and 38055—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. M. Chapman.)

the rainfall is high, for the entire Temperate Zone is included in the
area of condensation. We worked at these localities during the first
part of April, when the blackberry crop had not reached full maturity.
I should say that, provided similar conditions prevail in other years,
April 15 would be about the proper time to find the plants in fruit.”

38056. PrnarconiumM oporatTissimuM (L.) Soland. Geraniacez.
Rose geranium.
From Nice, France. Presented by the American consul. Received May 5,
1915.

“From Pegomas, the center of the geranium-plant industry in this district.
The vice consul was informed by the principal growers of geranium that only
one variety is used in the perfume industry, the botanical name being Pelargo-
nium odoratissimum, and that the cuttings are taken at the end of October or
at the beginning of November, and must be very carefully handled during the
winter months, and especially protected against cold and frost, which necessi-
tates careful attention.” (Extract from report by William Dulany Hunter,
American consul, Apr. 23, 1914.)

38057 to 38062. Horprum spp. Poacee. Barley.

From Zurich, Switzerland. Presented by Prof. Dr. Albert Volkart, Swiss
Seed Experiment Station, through Mr. David F. Wilber, American consul.
Received March 28, 1914. Quoted notes by Dr. Volkart.

38057. HorRDEUM VULGARE COERULESCENS NSeringe.

“Four-rowed winter barley (unimproved domestic variety) from
Riniken, Canton Aargau.”

88058. HorDEUM VULGARE L.

“Argovia (4-rowed winter barley, pure bred from domestic barley).
From the Agricultural School at Brugg, Canton Aargau.”

38059 and 38060. HorDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl.

38059. ‘“Two-rowed spring barley (unimproved domestic variety)
from Adlikon bei Andelfingen, Canton of Zurich.”

88060. “Adliker barley (2-rowed, pure bred from a single domestic
variety) from Jb. Ohninger, Adlikon.”

$8061 and 38062. HorpDEUM VULGARE L.

38061. ‘“ Four-rowed spring barley (unimproved domestic variety)
from Vorrenwald Eich, Canton Lucerne.”

38062. “Six-rowed spring barley (unimproved domestic variety)
from Pfyn, Canton Thurgau.”

38063 to 88084. Opuntia spp. Cactacee. Prickly-pear.

From Berlin, Germany. Presented by the Botanic Garden. Cuttings re-
ceived May 6, 1914.
38063. OPUNTIA ALBICANS Salm-Dyck.
38064. OPUNTIA ANACANTHA Speg.
38065. OPUNTIA CANDELABRIFORMIS Mart.
38066. OPUNTIA CHRYSACANTHA Hort.
38067. OPUNTIA CONSOLEANA Hort.

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88068 to 88084—Continued. |

38068. OPUNTIA CURASSAVICA Mill.

38069. OPUNTIA ELATA DELAETIANA Weber,
38070. OPUNTIA sp.

38071. OPUNTIA ELATA Salm-Dyck.

38072. OPUNTIA ELONGATA (Willd.) Haworth,
38073. OPUNTIA GLAUCESCENS Salm-Dyck,
38074. OPUNTIA GLAUCOPHYLLA Wendl,
38075. OPUNTIA GLOMERATA Haw.

388076. OPUNTIA KLEINIAE P. DC.

38077. OPUNTIA LANCEOLATA Haw.

38078. OPUNTIA LEMAIREANA Console.

38079. OPUNTIA MICROCARPA Engelm.

38080. OPUNTIA PARAGUAYENSIS K, Schumann,
388081. OPUNTIA SPEGAZZINII Web.

38082. OPUNTIA SULPHUREA Gillies.

38083. OPUNTIA MIECKLEYI K. Schumann,
38084. OPUNTIA VULPINA Web.

No. 38070 was received as Opuntia diacantha, the name of which is not -
found to have been published.

38085 to 38087. Ho tcus sorcuum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Sapporo, Japan. Presented by Mr. T. Minami, Professor of Agron-
omy, College of Agriculture, Tohoku Imperial University, at the request
of Dr. R. Shoji. Received May 6, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Minami.

38085. “No. 1. Sorghum (so-called sorghum Janome) produced in
Hokkaido in 1912.”

88086. ‘No. 2. Sorghum (common) produced in Hokkaido in 1912.”

38087. “No. 3. Sorghum (common) produced in Honshu (the main-
land of Japan) in 1913.”

38088 to 38093. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.
From Southern Circle, Burma, India. Presented by Mr. A. MckKerral,
Deputy Director of Agriculture. Received May 4, 1914.
388088. Ngasein paddy. No. 1. 38091. Bau-gauk. No. 4.
38089. -Baw yoot. No. 2. 38092. Java paddy. No. 5.
38090. Nga-cheik-gale. No. 3. 38093. Saba-net-Taungbya. No. 6.

38094 and 38095. Amycpatus persica L. Amygdalaceze. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)

From Arequipa, Peru. Presented by Mr. Leon Campbell, Superintendent
of the Observatorio. Received May 2, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr.
Campbell.

88094. ‘Peach seeds gathered in Arequipa market February 15 to
March 20, 1914.”

88095. “A distinct class, known. here as Uvillas. Collected near the
Observatorio, March, 1914.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 87

38096 to 38099.

__ From Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. A. Hamilton, Tolga, via
Cairns, Queensland. Australia. Received April 29, 1914. Quoted notes
7 by Mr. Hamilton, except as otherwise stated.

i~@

$8096. BackKHOUSIA BANCROFTII Bailey and Muell. Myrtacez.
r “ Seed of a giant hardwood, one of our best; likes a fairly wet climate;
grows 5 to 6 feet in diameter.”

“Wood of a light-gray color, hard, close grained, something like teak,
useful as a building timber; rather dark toward the center in large
trees; splits straight and freely.” (Bailey. In Maiden, Useful Native
Plants of Australia.)

38097. PASSIFLORA EDULIS Sims. Passifloracez. Passion fruit.

“A large-fruited passion fruit.”

38098. TRISTANIA SUAVEOLENS (Soland.) Smith. Myrtacez.

“A common tree here; makes a fair shade tree.”

“Timber used for buggy and coach frames, tool handles, mallets, cogs
of wheels, posts. etc. It is remarkably strong and elastic, tough, close
grained, and durable. but it is liable to rend in seasoning. ‘It is of a
red color, resembling Spanish mahogany. It is extensively used for piles,
as it is found to resist the ravages of the teredo longer than any other
wood as yet tried in the colony.” (Catalogue, Queensland Woods, Colo-
nial Exhibition, 1886.)” (Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia.)
; 38099. Maxiraorranea sp. Cochlospermacez.

Eos (Cochlospermum sp.)

38100 to 38104.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester,
horticulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station.
Received April 29-30, 1914.

38100. AsBRoMaA avucusTa L. f. Sterculiacez.

“Tt is found in various parts of India, growing to be a small tree.
, Flowers most profusely during the rains, and ripens seed during the cold
_-+geason. The bark abounds with strong white fibers, which make a very
good substitute for hemp; and as the plant grows so quickly as to yield
_ two, three, or even four crops of cuttings within the year fit for peeling,
ete., it may be advantageously cultivated (in India) for its fibers which,
though not so strong as hemp, make a good common cordage. The top
leaves of this stately vegetable are oblongly cordate, nearly twice longer
than broad, scarcely angular or scalloped, and have short stalks, the
lower ones are oblately cordate. nearly round in the circumference, cut
into 5 to 7 pointed lobes, and have long stalks. The corolla is nodding,
and the petals converge.” (Botanical Register, pl. 518, 1821.)
$8101 and 38102. Crreus spp. Rutacexe
38101. CrrRUS NoBILIS DELICIOsA (Tenore) Swingle. Mandarin.
“Seeds of a small, oblate, very thin-skinned mandarin of most ex-
cellent quality, that is imported from China in considerable quanti-
ties. It is to my mind greatly superior to all the mandarins I have
ee eaten here or in Florida, with possibly the exception of the Oneco,
et which it very much resembles in flavor. Considering how well the

88 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88100 to 38104—Continued.

mandarin reproduces itself from seed, at least a few seedlings of
excellent quality ought to be obtained from these seeds.” (Wester.)

38102. CITRUS sp. Lime.
38103. TaLauMaA sp. Magnoliacez.

“A very ornamental tree in the Philippines. This species in all proba-
bility is too tender for the mainland of the United States.” (Wester.)

38104. MUSSAENDA PHILIPPICA A. Richard. Rubiacez.

““A very ornamental tree in the Philippines. This species in all proba-
bility is too tender for the mainland of the United States.” (Wester.)

id

“A shrub or small tree 3 to 5 meters high, more or less pubescent or
nearly glabrous. Leaves oblong ovate to oblong lanceolate, acuminate, 6
to 14 cm. long, base acute; stipules about 4 mm. long, 2-fid. Cymes termi-
nal, rather open, pubescent, few flowered. Calyx about 7 mm. long, four
of the teeth as long as the tube, one very much enlarged as a white, leaf-
like, long-petioled, elliptic-ovate appendage, the lamina 4 to 8 cm. long.
Corolla yellow, pubescent, about 2 cm. long, enlarged upward. Fruit
about 1.5 em. long. Common and widely distributed in the Philippines,
variable. Perhaps only the Philippine representative of the Indo-Malayan
Mussaenda frondosa L.” (Merrill, Flora of Manila.)

38105 to 38110.

From Matania el Saff, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Alfred Bircher, Middle
Egypt Botanic Station. Received May 4, 1914. Notes by Mr. Bircher.
38105. CITRULLUS VULGARIS Schrad. Cucurbitacee. . Watermelon.

“From Rhodesia. A watermelon with greenish flesh of poor taste,

but a good keeper, which can be stored away for six months or more; it
may be valuable for hybridization purposes.”

388106 and 38107. Hisiscus spp. Malvaceer.
38106. HIBISCUS PHYSALOIDES Guill. and Perr.
“From the Kongo. The leaves are cooked like spinach; the taste
slightly acid.” °

Distribution.—A tall herb or under shrub with cordate 5-lobed
leaves and purple flowers, found in the Senegal region of Upper
Guinea, in the Mozambique district, and in the vicinity of Durban,

Africa.
38107. HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA L, Roselle. _
38108. HoLcus HALEPENSIS L. Poacer, Sudan grass. 4

(Sorghum halepense Pers.)
“A fodder grass growing spontaneously in Egypt.”
38109. PHYSALIS CURASSAVICA L. Solanacez.
“Berries edible in cooked state.”

or y

38110. VicNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacex, Cowpea.
“Var. Mammoth, of gigantic growth.”

38111. ZerpHyrantHes sp. Amaryllidacee.
From Bom Fim, Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and
Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 13, 1914.

“ (No. 75. February 27, 1914.) A beautiful bright pink amaryllislike flower,
found in a field of Capim favorita.” (Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.)

¥. ieee Fe Dl

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 89

88112. SearorTHr1A ELEGANS R. Brown. Pheenicacez. Palm. .
(Ptychosperma elegans Blume.)
From Belize Botanical Station, British Honduras. Collected by Mr. O. F.
Cook, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received May 8, 1914.

“Said to grow wild in the Stann Creek district, south of Belize, but a native
of northern Australia. A slender, graceful palm, reaching 30 feet in height,
growing in the garden of the British consul at Livingston. Large-fruited form.
This appears to be the genuine Ptychosperma elegans, originally described as
Seaforthia elegans. The palm that is commonly planted in California under
the name Seaforthia elegans does not represent this species, but has been de-
scribed recently as the type of a new genus, under the name Loroma amethystina.”
(Cook.)

$8113. Cucumis ancurta L. Cucurbitacer.

From Joazeiro, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe,
of the Bureau of Plant IAdustry. Received April 13, 1914.

“(No. 197a. February 23, 1914.) Mazrire. Seed of a small, spiny, oval,
green fruit used extensively as a vegetable in the interior.” (Dorsett, Shamel,
and Popenoe.)
“An annual plant, native of South America, where the fruit is eaten; much
branched, creeping; stems slender, reaching a length of 2 to 3 meters, coarsely
hairy and with simple tendrils; leaves divided into 5 to 7 rounded, very slightly
dentate leaves; flowers yellow, very small, numerous. Fruit oval, green, striped
lengthwise with whitish bands, and becoming pale yellow at maturity. It is
entirely covered with fleshy, pointed or bent protuberances, simulating true
spines; the fruit attains at maturity a length of 5 cm., with a diameter of 3 to
4 cm. The peduncle is very nearly twice the length of the fruit, the interior
of which is entirely filled with the seeds. The flesh itself is far from abundant:
ii is white, solid, and has a very agreeable cucumber taste, without any bitter-
ness. In the colonies they eat the fruit of this Antillean cucumber cooked or
preserved in vinegar.” (Vilmorin-Andrieur ¢& Cie., Plantes Potageres, p.
197-198.)

38114 and 38115. Ruveus pocorensis H. B. K. Rosacez.
Blackberry.

From Bogota, Colombia. Procured by Mr. F. L. Rockwood, clerk, American
Legation. Received May 7, 1914.

38114. “Seeds of an extra large blackberry from Fusagasuga.” (Rock-
wood.)

38115. “Big blackberry from Facatativa, Colombia.” (Rockwood.)
See S. P. I. Nos. 38054 and 38055 for previous introductions and de

scription.

38116. (Undetermined.)

- From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Dr. C. A
Purpus. Received May 6, 1914.

>

38117 to 38135.

Frem Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D.
Stearns, Governor of American Samoa. Received April 28, 1914. Quoted
notes by Commander Stearns, except as otherwise indicated.

90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38117 to 38135—Contd. (Quoted notes by Commander Stearns.)
38117. ADENANTHERA PAVONINA L. Mimosacez. Coral-bean tree.

“ Lopa. Has red berries that are used for necklaces.”

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36866.

“Ta Aulopa. A handsome deciduous tree. The heart of the wood (of
the larger trees) is a deep-red color. It is hard and durable and in
India is used at times as a substitute for red sandalwood. Yields a dye.”
38118. CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM L. Clusiacex. Mast wood.

“A valuable tree; grows tall, with heavy trunk; the wood cuts nearly
white but grows red as exposed; it is hard, curly, and heavy, suited to
cabinetwork on account of its beautiful red color. Canoes are made of
this wood, and it is much used for general purposes. The oil extracted
from the seeds is used as a medicine for eye diseases. In southern
Polynesia the green, fragrant oil from the nut is used for lamps and
as an external remedy for bruises and rheumatism. The resin from
the trunk is one of the tacamahac gums of commerce; it is agreeably
aromatic (in Tahiti it is used as a scent), yellowish green in color, and
soluble in alcohol.”

38119. Canna inpiIca L. Cannaceer., Canna.

“Fagamanu.”

“Fanamanu. In India the seeds are sometimes used for shot, and are
made into necklaces and other ornaments; they yield a purple dye, but
it is not very permanent. Starch may be obtained from this, but not so
good as that from another variety.”

38120. Cassia sp. Cesalpiniacer.

“Lauvai matui.”

38121. CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS L. Solanacer, Red pepper.

“Polo. Bush, small Chile pepper.”

38122. CoRDIA SUBCORDATA Lam. Boraginacex.

“Very light wood; serves for floats for fish nets. The berries are used
as paste for native cloth. The wood is rather soft, but it is durable and
of a rich walnut color; it is much prized in Hawaii, where it is used for
cups and poi calibashes. When polished, the wood shows wavy bands of
light and dark.”

Distribution Southeastern Asia and Madagascar and eastward through —
the Malayan Archipelago to Australia and Hawaii.

38123. CASSIA OCCIDENTALIS L. Czasalpiniacee. 4

“Fuefuesina. A small creeper. The leaves are used by natives as a ‘
liniment, and were used in olden times to drive evil spirits from the
body.” ;

38124. DysoxyLUM MAOTA Reinecke. Meliacez. :

“Maota. A short, heavy tree with dense foliage; wood is light colored, :
straight grained, not durable. It is the favorite tree of the wild pigeon,
which eats its fruit.” .
38125 and 38126. GyNopocon spp. Apocynaces.

38125. GYNOPOGON SD.

“Ma Ali. A large tree, very abundant; wood light slate color,
coarse grained, but straight, dry, and light; quite hard; the odorifer-
ous gum is much used by the natives.”

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38117 to 38135—Contd. (Quoted notes by Commander Stearns.)
i 38126. GYNoPocoN BRACTEOLOSA (Rich.) Schumann, Gau.
, (Alyzia bracteolosa Rich.)

ite “Gau. A shrub used in making ‘ ula.’”

- $8127. HeegNANDIA PELTATA Meissner. Hernandiacez.

“Pua. The wood is very soft and light and takes fire readily from a
flint and steel. It has been used in Guam for making canoes, but they
soon become water-logged and useless if unpainted and left exposed to
the weather. The bark, seeds, and young leaves are slightly purgative,
and the juice of the leaves is a depilatory, destroying hair without pain.
Distributed in tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia, and eastward in the -
Pacific as far as Tahiti. The Samoan name signifies ‘iris’ (of the eye)
and is given because of the fruit, which is inclosed in an inflated, globu-
lar involucel, having a circular orifice.” (Safford, Useful Plants of
Guam.)

38128. SantaLtumM sp. Santalacez. Asi.
“Asi. A kind of sandalwood. Wood used for building purposes.”

38129. Macaranca TANARIUS (Stickman) Muell. Arg. Euphorbiacz.
“Pata. A very large tree of the forest; the wood, however, is of no

value, decaying rapidly.”

38130 and 38131. Virex Terroum L. Verbenace2.

38130. “Gaunulega. A small-sized shrub; the leaves when pounded
fine and mixed with water form, it is said, a valuable medicine
for tropical fever, using three times a day.”

Distribution.—Scattered throughout India and eastward and
northward to Japan, the Philippines, and northern Australia.

38131. “Said to be a valuable remedy for fever.”

38132. Crreus HysTerx DC. Rutacez. Moli.

“Moli. Nonedible. In several islands of the Pacific the fruit is used
as soap in washing clothes and the hair.”

38133. Tacca PINNATIFIDA Forster. Taccacex,
“ Masoa.”
38134. Droscorea sp. Dioscoreace2. Yam.

“Yams are troublesome to raise. They are very nutritious, however,
and may be prepared in many ways. In many of the islands they are
combined with coconut milk and made into dumplings.”

38135. Inocarpus EDULIS Forster. Fabacezx. Tahiti-chestnut.

“Samoan chestnut. One of the most striking features of the forest.
It bears a kidney-shaped fruit which is eaten cooked, when not quite
ripe, and tastes much like a chestnut. The wood is of light color,
straight, of fine texture, and very tough. It is used for burning lime
in open kilns, the wood having the remarkable quality of burning readily
when green. In some of the Pacific islands the nuts are preserved in
pits, like breadfruit, where they ferment. In Samoa it forms a staple
food for several months of the year. The wood is perishable and of
little economic value; the bark is astringent.”

92 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38136. Prvarconrom capiratum (L.) L’Herit. Geraniacez.

Rose geranium.
From Marseille, France. Presented by Mr. Alphonse Gaulin, American
consul general, who secured them through Mr. P. Basson from the Jardin
Botanique de Marseille. Received May 20, 1914.
“Rose geranium plants grown in this district. These plants are similar to
those grown in the Toulon region.” (Gaulin.)

38137. PrLARGONIUM oporRATISsiMuM (L.) Solander. Geraniacez.
Rose geranium.

From Nice, France. Presented by Mr. William Dulany Hunter, American
consul. Received May 20, 1914.

See S. P. I. No. 38056 for description.

38138. Mepicaco sativa L. Fabacee. Alfalfa.

From Paris, France. Procured from H. Fauchet & Co., through Mr.
Alexander M. Thackara, American consul. Received May 9, 1914.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 34863.

38139. TrRIFOLIUM ALEXANDRINUM L. Fabacee. Berseem.,

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Ralph S. Green, through Mr. Olney
Arnold, agent and consul general. Received May 18, 1914.

“ Our special Misgawi [also called Muscowi and Muskawi] is by far the most
important variety. It is tall, luxuriant in growth, and yields an astonishing
amount of green forage. It is very largely grown under perennial irrigation.
It requires plenty of water and will give four or five cuttings and a seed crop.

“'The cultivation of Misgawi berseem is of the simplest nature, as the crop
is little trouble after a stand is obtained. The seed is usually sown here in
October and November, the amount used being 30 kilos per acre. The method
of sowing depends on the locality. In the basins it is sown broadcast on the
mud as soon as the water is off. After cotton or doura (maize) there are
two chief ways of sowing the berseem. In one the standing crop is heavily
watered about 10 days before harvesting, and the seed is broadcast in the water.
In the other method the crop is removed and the land ridged; the ridges are
split with the native plow. In case the crop is doura on the flat, a single
plowing is given with the native plow. The land is then rolled, divided by
ridges into convenient areas for watering, watered heavily, and the seed sown
broadeast on the water. It sinks to the bottom, and on the removal of the
water quickly germinates. In some cases the seed is soaked before sowing
to make it sink more readily, but this does not seem to be necessary unless
there is wind. Whether it is better to sow among the standing crop or not,
depends on the locality. It is better to plow, if possible, but in the northern
part of the delta region the cotton picking is late, and if the Misgawi is sown
after the cotton is off, it is very slow in coming to maturity, as the cold
weather has then set in. It is usual there to sow among the cotton when the
land is being flooded after the picking.

‘“* When the seed is sown early, and so gets the benefit of the warm weather,
the plant grows rapidly and is watered as often as seems necessary. ‘There is
danger in very early sowing, however, as the young plants, particularly in the
southern part of the delta region, are subject to the attacks of surface cater-
pillars and cotton worms. Late sowing, on the other hand, may retard a crop

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388139—Continued.

very much, indeed, since cold weather in the early stages will almost stop the
growth altogether. About three waterings will be needed before the first cut-
ting, which is taken when the plants are about 25 cms. high. The time elaps-
ing between sowing and first cutting is about 45 to 80 days, according to the
character of the weather. In the majority of cases the crop is eaten on the
ground by animals; in other cases the crop is cut or pulled by hand and carried.
The soil should be just moist enough to stimulate the plant to grow again at
once when cut. This is best attained by watering 10 days or so before it is
intended to cut it off. A few days after the crop has been removed the land
is again watered, and the Misgawi grows very rapidly, usually giving a second
eutting in from 25 to 35 days. This crop is treated like the first, and in this
_ way the land is made to give four good cuttings from the main crop. With
early sowing a fifth may be gotten, and then the plant is allowed to flower
and produce seed. With late planting the fifth cutting would be light, and
it is usual to allow it to seed after the fourth.

“The cultural management of our Misgawi berseem is also very simple.
Manures are never applied, as the growth is quite satisfactory without them.
It will grow well on most cultivated soils. On very light soils drought must
be carefully guarded against, and the plants will not grow on Salt lands.
“The following are the approximate areas of Misgawi which will carry the
various farm animals on average land during the season: Bullock, two-thirds
of an acre; cow and young stock, slightly less; horse and mules, half an
acre; donkey, one-fourth acre; sheep usually pick up what is left by the other
animals and would never be allowed uncut berseem. About one-third more
of the first cutting than of the subsequent ones is required for animals.”
(Green.)

aq Repeated trials for several years subsequent to 1900 failed to find a region
in this country where the temperature conditions were suited to the culture
of this plant. It requires cool weather, without frost. For a complete account
of this plant as used for forage and soiling in Egypt, see Bureau of Plant
Industry Bulletin 23, Berseem: The Great Forage and Soiling Crop of the
Nile Valley.” (Fairchild.)

$8140. Croranarta guNcEA L. Fabacee. Sunn hemp.

From Jubbulpur, Northern Circle, India. Presented by Mr. John H.
Ritchie, Deputy Director of Agriculture, at the request of Mr. A. Howard,
Imperial Economic Botanist, Pusa. Received May 11, 1914.

“ Sann hemp. The seed is not of a pure agricultural line, but is simply
seed as grown by the Indian ryot and represents the common crop of this dis-
trict. I may add that all the finest qualities of sunn hemp come from this
part of India, which is within the limits of my working circle.”

38141. Corcuorus capsutaris L. Tillacee. Jute.

From Dacca, Bengal, India. Presented by the Department of Agriculture
at the request of Mr. A. Howard, Imperial Economic Botanist, Pusa.
Received May 11, 1914.

“ Bengal jute.”

“Corchorus capsularis is an annual plant, growing from 5 to 10 feet high,
with a cylindrical stalk as thick as a man’s finger, and seldom branching
except near the top. The leaves, which are of a light-green color, are about
4 to 5 inches long by 14 inches broad toward the base, but tapering upward
into a long, sharp point with edges cut into sawlike teeth, the two teeth next

94 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

388141—Continued. 7

to the stalk being prolonged into bristlelike points. The flowers are small
and of a whitish yellow color, coming out in clusters of two or three together
opposite the leaves. The seed pods are short and globular, rough and wrin- _
kled.” (Charles Richards Dodge, Descriptive Catalogue of Useful Fiber
Plants of the World, which see for a brief description of the plant, its cultiva-
tion, manufacture, and uses.)

38142 to 38168.

From Ventimiglia, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berger, curator, La
Mortola Garden. Received April 10, 1914. Quoted notes that embody
Wilson’s numbers are from his original field notes.

388142 and 38148. ASPARAGUS spp. Convallariaces. Asparagus. ;
38142. ASPARAGUS COOPERI Baker.
See S. P. I. No. 35089 for previous introduction and description.

38148. ASPARAGUS ASPARAGOIDES (L.) W. F. Wight.
(Asparagus medeoloides Thunb.)

See 8. P. I. Nos. 18466 and 30014 for previous introduction. The
“smilax ” of florists.

88144 and 38145. Berperis spp. Berberidacez. Barberry.
38144. BERBERIS GLOBOSA Benth.
See S. P. I. Nos. 31245 and 32920 for previous introductions.
38145. BERBERIS GUIMPELI Koch and Bouche.
See S. P. I. Nos. 32921 and 34804 for previous introductions.
** Small-leaved, short-thorned shrub of upright growth.” (Spdéth.)
Referred by Rehder (in Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia) to B. sinen-
Sis.
88146. BrTULA LUMINIFERA Winkler. Betulacez. Birch.

“(Wilson No. 17.) From Hingshanhsien, western Hupeh, China.”
38147. CASUARINA GLAUCA Sieb. Casuarinacee. Belar.

See S. P. I. No. 18686 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—A large tree found along-streams and in the mountains
in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

An evergreen tree, 40 to 50 feet high and 1 to 2 feet in diameter, with
reddish flowers. The timber is strong and tough, and is used for staves,
shingles, etc., also for rails, but not for posts. It is of a red color, beauti-
fully marked, close in the grain, but very brittle. It might be useful
for cabinetwork. A specimen of the bark contained 17.2 per cent of
extract and 11.58 per cent of tannic acid. (Adapted from Guwilfoyle, —
Australian Plants, and Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia.)

ae

38148. CLERODENDRUM TRICHOTOMUM Thunb. Verbenace2.

“ Wilson No, 216. From Ichang, western Hupeh, at an altitude of 1,000
meters.”
38149 to 38151. _COTONEASTER spp. Malacee.

38149. CoTONEASTER DIVARICATA Rehder and Wilson.
(Wilson No. 232.)

“From thickets, Hingshanhsien, western Hupeh, at altitudes of
1,650 to 2,000 meters, September, 1907 (No. 232, type). This species
is most nearly related to C. simonsii Baker, from which it is readily

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38142 to 38168—Continued.

distinguished by its smaller leaves, constantly fewer flowered
racemes, less acuminate sepals, and by its ovoid darker red fruits;
in habit and general appearance the two species are very distinct. It
seems also related to C. mucronata Franchet from Yunnan, which
differs chiefly in the lax 2 to 4 flowered racemes and more densely
hairy leaves.” (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 157-158,
1912.)

38150. CoTONEASTER HORIZONTALIS PERPUSILLA Schneider.

“(Wilson No. 496.) On bare, rocky ground, north and south of
Ichang, western Hupeh, at an altitude of 1,300 to 2,000 meters.
Prostrate, fruit red.”

“This small-leaved form of C. horizontalis is the common coton-
easter of the moorlands in western Hupeh, being abundant in open,
rocky ground. It is probably merely a climatic form of the type,
since the seedling plants under cultivation have the larger leaves of
the type.” (Rehder and Wilson. In Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae,
wol. 1, p. 155, 1912.)

38151. CoTONEASTER PANNOSA Franchet.
See S. P. I. Nos. 32936, 33159, and 37597 for previous introductions
and description.
38152. Diospyrros Lotus L. Diospyracez. Persimmon.

“(Wilson No. 621.) From Changlohsien, western Hupeh, at an alti-
tude of 1,000 meters.”

38153. HyprerRICUM PATULUM HENRYI Bean. Hypericacee.

((?) Wilson No. 1355.)

“From Tachienlu, western Szechwan, abundant in thickets at altitudes
of 1,500 to 2,400 meters, November, 1908. A shrub with golden flowers,
from three-fourths to 1 meter tall. This variety is easily distinguished
from the type by its narrower acute sepals, which are broad and rounded
in the type. The cymes are several to many flowered, the flowers larger
and the leaves, too, are usually larger and of thicker texture. At the
Arnold Arboretum it has proved of more vigorous growth and hardier
than the type.” (Rehder. In Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2,
p. 408, 1915.)

38154. JASMINUM FLORIDUM Bunge. Oleacez. Jasmine.

(Wilson No. 789.)

“From Ichang, Hupeh, at altitudes of 300 to 700 meters, December,
1907. A yellow-flowered bush 1 meter tall.” (Sargent, Plantae Wil-
sonianae, vol. 2, p. 614, 1916.)

See S. P. I. No. 35101 for previous introduction and description.

38155. INDIGOFERA AMBLYANTHA Craib. Fabacez,
(Wilson No. 786.)

“ Ichang, western Hupeh, at altitudes of 300 to 1,000 meters, December,
1907. The erect, racemose inflorescence of this pleasing shrub continues
to grow and bear flowers from mid-July until late autumn. The flowers
vary from pale rose to red pink and are very freely produced. The
shrub is common in western Hupeh but has not been recorded from
Szechwan.” (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 99-100, 1914.)

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88142 to 38168—Continued.

88156. CAMPYLOTROPIS MACROCARPA (Bunge) Rehder. Fabacex,
(Lespedeza macrocarpa Bunge.)

(Wilson No. 576.)

“A bush 1 to 2 meters high, flowers pale purple, from thickets at an
altitude of 1,000 to 1,600 meters, Hingshanhsein, western Hupeh, No-
vember, 1907.” (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 118, 1914.)

88157. PRUNUS CERASIFERA DIVARICATA (Ledeb.) Schneider. Amygda-
lacer. Cherry.

See S. P. I. Nos. 37463, 37464, and 37688 for previous introductions and

description.

“A deciduous tree with the same habit and general aspect as P. cerasi-
fera; neither does it appear to differ in the flowers or foliage. The fruit,
however, is smaller (about three-fourths of an inch across), yellow, and
not indented at the junction with the stalk. Probably this tree and
P. cerasifera are only varieties of one species. They flower at the same
time, and are not distinguishable then. There is an old specimen near
the Cactus House at Kew which is probably one of the largest in the
country. It is 25 feet high, 27 feet through, and its trunk is 3 feet 8
inches in girth. Quite possibly trees may be growing in various gardens
as P. cerasifera. The trees at Kew have rarely borne fruits, but these
are quite distinct from cherry plums (P. cerasifera). The species is said
to be a native of the Caucasus, Persia, Macedonia, etc., and to have
been introduced in 1822.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 2, p. 235.)

38158. RHUS PUNJABENSIS SINICA (Diels) Rehder and Wilson. Ana-
cardiacer., Sumach,

(Wilson No. 275.)

“From woodlands, north and south of Ichang, at altitudes of 1,000 to
1,600 meters, September, 1907. A small tree 5 to 8 meters tall; flowers
whitish, fruit crimson. This variety differs from the type chiefly in the
slightly winged upper part of the rhachis of the leaf, and in the usually
fewer and more sessile leaflets. The fruits agree exactly with those of
R. punjabensis. In cultivated plants from 4 to 6 years old the wing on
the rhachis is very pronounced and continues down its whole length.
The differences, however, are not always obvious, but until more is known
or the distribution of these plants it is convenient to keep the Chinese
as a distinct variety. This sumach is abundant in the thickets and mar-
gins of woods in western Hupeh and Szechwan as a small tree with a
short, relatively thick trunk covered with dark-gray, moderately smooth
bark. The numerous branches are spreading and form a flattened round
bead. In autumn when laden with pendulous panicles of dark red or
crimson this tree is very attractive. Colloquially this tree is known as
the Hung fu yang and the galls which are produced on the leaves and
at the ends of the young shoots are sometimes distinguished as Tu pei tzu,
but more usually are called Ww pei tzu, though this name strictly speak-
ing belongs to the galls produced on the leaves of R. javanica.” (Sar-
gent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 176-177, 1914.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 97

88142 to 38168—Continued.
_ $8159 to 38166. Rosa spp. Rosacez, Rose.
38159. Rosa SOULIEANA Crep.

See S. P. I. Nos. 21747 and 32962 for previous introductions.

88160. Rosa XANTHINA X (?).

Hybrid.

88161. Rosa ruBus Léveille and Vant.

“Wilson No. 431. From Patung, western Hupeh, at an altitude of
600 to 1,300 meters.”

“This is a common species everywhere in western Hupeh and
eastern Szechwan from river level to 1,300 meters. The densely
hairy shoots and leaves readily distinguish it from its near relatives.
The leaflets are often large and coarsely toothed, and the leaves
though variable in shape resemble those of certain species of Rubus.
The fruit is globose, and the pedicels are relatively long and stout.”
(Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 309, 1915.)

38162. RosSA BANKSIAE NORMALIS Regel.

“(No. 619.. Near Ichang, Hupeh, China. October, 1907.) <A
scandent bush 6 meters and more tall and as much in diameter,
flowers pure white, fragrant, fruit dull red, abundant. This rose is
very abundant in western Hupeh and eastern Szechwan from river
level to 1,000 meters altitude, and is fairly common in western
Szechwan in the valleys of the Tung and Min Rivers and neighbor-
ing regions up to 1,500 meters altitude. It delights in glens, ravines,
and rocky places generally, where it forms tangled masses 6 meters
and more high and as much in diameter; commonly it rambles over
trees, and Wilson has seen trees 15 meters and more tall completely
festooned with this rose. The flowers are always pure white, and
we have never observed any tendency toward double flowers in the
wild plant; nor did Wilson see it or any of its forms cultivated in
gardens in central or western China. The umbellate inflorescence
well distinguishes this species from its nearest relation Rosa micro-
carpa Lindley. The root bark is used locally for strengthening and
dyeing fishing nets brown. This variety appears to be confined to
central and western China, and we have seen no specimens of the
wild plant from regions east of the 112th meridian of longitude.”
(Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 317, 1915.)

$8163. Rosa HELENAE Rehder and Wilson.

* Wilson No. 666. From Wushan, eastern Szechwan, at an alti-
tude of 1,000 to 1,500 meters.”

“ Rosa helenae is very abundant in rocky places from river level
to 1,500 meters everywhere in western Hupeh and eastern Szechwan,
but has not yet been reported from farther west. It forms in way-
side thickets and by the banks of streams tangled masses often 6
meters tall and as much through, and in the margins of woods it
rambles over small-trees. When covered with niasses of its white
fragrant flowers this rose is very beautiful. It has proved quite
hardy and flowered profusely at the Arnold Arboretum.” (Sargent,
Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 311, 1915.)

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98 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38142 to 38168—Continued.
38164. Rosa rusus Léveille and Vant.

“Wilson No. 666A. From Hingshanhsien, western Hupeh, at an
altitude of 1,300 meters.”
38165. Rosa BRuNONID Lindl.

“Wilson No. 1125. From Washan, western Hupeh, at an altitude
of 1,300 to 2,000 meters.”

“ Rosa brunonii is fairly common in the valley of the Tung River,
where it forms tangled masses 6 meters and more high and as much
in diameter.” (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 807, 1915.)
38166. Rosa Fitiees Rehder and Wilson.

“Wilson No. 1228 [received as No. 1128]. From near Wenchwan,
western Szechwan, at altitudes of 1,300 to 2,300 meters.”

A white-flowered shrub up to 15 feet in height, with a few hooked
prickles and producing long runners. The scarlet, globose fruits are
up to one-half inch in diameter. This rose is a native of western
China. (Adapted from Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture,
vol. 5, p. 2997.)

38167. SPIRAEA JAPONICA ACUMINATA Franch. Rosacex,

(Wilson No. 579.)

“A pink-flowered bush, three-fourths to 1? meters high, from roadsides,
south of Ichang, western Hupeh, at altitudes of 1,000 to 1,700 meters,
November, 1907.” (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 452, 1912.)

“This species of Spiraea, which is a native of the northern part of
China and Japan, is a handsome, hardy, deciduous shrub with brilliant
rose-colored flowers, which are produced in July and August. In general
appearance this species resembles the Nepal Spiraea bella, but is far
more ornamental on account of the brilliant tint of its petals, especially
when the flower buds first begin to expand. The leaves are dark green,
the under sides being glaucous but not hairy.” (Pazton, Flower Garden,
wol. 11, p. 1138.) :

38168. VITIS RETICULATA Gagnep. Vitacez.

(Wilson No. 378.)

“From cliffs at altitudes of 900 to 1,500 meters, Hingshanhsien, west-
ern Hupeh, October, 1907.” (Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 108,
1911.)

38169 and 38170. Srizotoprum cinereuM Piper and Tracy.
Fabacee.

From Amani, German East Africa. Presented by the Kaiserlich Biologisch
Landwirtschaftliches Institut. Received May 9, 1914.
$8169. Mangutungu. From Alt Langenburg. 02101.

38170. Lusumbi. From Usumbwa, Tabora, German East Africa. Janu-
ary, 1914.
“02102. Apparently identical with S. P. I. No. 32021.” (C. V. Piper.)

38171 to 38174. ;

Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and Wilson Popenoe, of
the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received April 13, 1914. Quoted notes by
Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 99

88171 to 38174—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)
38171. Ro intra DELICIOsA Safford. Annonacee. Fruta de condessa.

‘ “(No. 224a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. March 20, 1914.) The fruta de

condessa (fruit of the countess), indigenous in the State of Rio de
Janeiro, whence the fruit is shipped to the markets of the capital and
sold there at 100 to 400 reis (38 to 12 cents) apiece. In general form the
fruit is conical to cordate, frequently 3 to 4 inches in diameter. The
surface is covered with conical protuberances of varying prominence,
and is creamy yellow in’ color when the fruit is fully ripe. The skin is
rather tough and not easily broken; it surrounds the milky white, some-
what mucilaginous flesh, in which the seeds are embedded. The flavor
is somewhat insipid, but is much esteemed by the Brazilians, as evidenced
by the quantity of the fruit sold. The seeds are not so numerous as in
many other annonaceous fruits, but they are about the same size as
those of cherimoya. The fruit ripens in February and March in this
region. Should be given a trial in Florida and southern California,
particularly as a stock for the cherimoya and other choice annonaceous
fruits.”
388172. Mimusors sp. Sapotacee.

“(No. 225a. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 22, 1914.) A small sapo-
taceous fruit from the Jardim Botanico. Tree about 20 feet high. Fruit
oval, slightly under 1 inch in length, maroon in color. The flesh sur-
rounding the single seed is whitish and of very pleasant flavor, resem-
bling that of the sapodilla.”

38173. Hotcus sorcHuM L. Poaceer. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

(No. 226a. From Barbados, British West Indies. April 5, 1914.) One
head of sorghum, collected in a field near Bridgetown, where it was
being cultivated.”

38174. SoLaAnuM sp. Solanacee.

“(No. 227a. Brazil.) Data concerning seed has been lost, but it proba-

hly came from the interior of Bahia State, Brazil.”

38175. Parrnari ExcetsuM Sabine. Rosacee.

From Mount Coffee, Liberia. Presented by Mr. Henry O. Stewart. Re-
ceived May 11, 1914.

Rough-skinned plum (?).

“The fruit is about the size of an Imperatrice plum, covered with a rough
skin of a grayish color, and commonly called the Rough-skin or Gray plum. It
is brought into the market on the west coast of Africa, but is not much es-
_ teemed on account of the small quantity of edible matter it contains, which is
only the dry farinaceous substance surrounding the large stone.” (Lindley,
_ Treasury of Botany, vol. 2, p. 846.)

38176 to 38182.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for
the Department of Agriculture. Received May 14-15, 1914. Quoted notes
by Mr. Meyer. 7
38176. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Malacee. Hawthorn.

“(No. 1209. Village of Tachingko, near Taianfu, Shantung, China.
March 21, 1914.) A large-fruited variety of Chinese hawthorn, fruit

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38176 to 38182—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

said to be red outside and inside. Of agreeable sour taste. Can be kept
almost a year. A most excellent fruit for jellies, compotes, cake fillings,
etc. Chinese name Ta suan cha, meaning ‘large sour haw.’”

Grafted trees and scions.
38177. QSTERDAMIA sp. Poacez.

“(No. 1212. Mountains near Taianfu, Shantung, China. March 22,
1914.) A grass of low growth and of spreading habits, thriving to per-
fection on thin, decomposed rock soil, along mountain paths where much
tramping takes place; also found on inclines, where the mat of roots pre-
vents the soil from being washed out. Of decided value, apparently, as a
bank, lawn, and golf-course grass, especially for the drier parts of the
United States.”

38178. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Amygdalacez. Fei peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.) r

“(No. 1213. Feicheng, Shantung, China. March 27, 1914.) A re
markable variety of clingstone peach, considered to be the best in all
China. Size large to very large; shape round; very heavy, often over
1 pound apiece; skin quite downy and of a pale yellowish color with a
slight blush on one side. Meat very juicy and sweet and of excellent
aromatic flavor, of white color except near the stone, where it is reddish.
Stone very large and pointed, meat strongly adhering to it. Ripens in
early to middle October and possesses excellent shipping and keeping
qualities. The trees are of erect growth when young; when older, how-
ever, they spread out considerably, but they remain of open growth. To
reach their greatest perfection these peaches are fertilized every spring,
while during a dry season they are irrigated from wells; the fruit is
also thinned out. The soil wherein they seem to thrive best is a porous,
light clayey loam of reddish color, retaining moisture quite well but not
becoming too soggy. The local people calculate that on an average a tree
supplies $10 worth (Mexican) of fruit each season, and they consider an
orchard of these trees a very valuable asset indeed. The climate around
Feicheng is of a semiarid nature, and this variety of peach may be ex-
pected to thrive especially well in the regions west of the Rocky Moun-
tains. Chinese name Fei #ao, meaning ‘Fei peach.’ ”

Grafted trees and scions.

38179. Sati sp. Salicacez. Willow.

“(No. 1179. Village of Chenkiao, Honan, China. March 8, 1914.)
A willow of golden yellow color, much planted on the sandy flats along
the Yellow River for sand-binding purposes. Of value for similar uses,
especially for the drier parts of the United States.”

38180. ZINZIBER OFFICINALE Rosc. Zinziberacez. Ginger.

“(No. 1214. Feicheng, Shantung, China. March 26, 1914.) A variety
of ginger grown on sandy loam in the vicinity of Minyang to the south
of Taianfu. Much hawked about throughout Shantung and retailing at
from 10 to 12 cents (Mexican) per pound. Is much relished as a condi-
ment in soups and with meat dishes and considered to be very healthful,
so much so in fact that Confucius advised his pupils to make ginger one
of their relishes to be eaten daily. The Chinese plant the rhizomes as
soon as the soil becomes warm and harvest the plants in the autumn
after a light frost; the rhizomes are stored in cool dugouts and kept

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38176 to 38182—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
covered over with slightly moist, sandy soil. Chinese name Hsien chiang,
meaning ‘fresh ginger.’”

Rhizomes.
38181. QUERCUS LIAOTUNGENSIS Koidzumi. Fagacez. Oak.

“(No. 188a. Hsiao Wutaishan, Chihli Province, China. August 25,
1913.) A low-growing, scrubby oak, found in thickets at elevations be-
tween 5,000 and 7,000 feet above sea level. Looks in leaf very much like
Q. pedunculata. Of value as a shade tree in parks and as a ground
cover on mountain slopes in the cooler parts of the United States.”
38182. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA Blume. Fagacez. Chestnut.

“(No. 2013a. Chiningchow, Shantung, China. March 16, 1914.) A
Chinese chestnut, of which the nuts have a somewhat peculiar form,
being bent in at their tops. From the Taishan region near Taianfu,
Shantung, where the trees are all badly attacked by the bark disease
Endothia parasitica.”

38183. Hotcussorenum L. Poaceer. Giant Sudan sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Cuttings received
May 14, 1914.
“The stalk of this sorghum is very tall, sometimes reaching a height of 4.24
meters. The leaves are large and the panicles are small. This sorghum does
not mature in Algiers but is propagated by cuttings.” (Trabut.)

38184 to 38187.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer
for the Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Introduction
Field Station, Chico, Cal., May 4, 1914. Cuttings of the following; quoted
notes by Mr. Meyer.

38184. PAULOWNIA FORTUNE! (Seem.) Hemsley (?). Scrophulariacez.
“(No. 1180. Village of Chenkiao, Honan Province, China. March 8,
1914.) A Paulownia, planted here and there on sandy lands as a soil
binder and windbreak. The wood is of a very light nature and is used
in the construction of light furniture, playthings for children, bowls,
jars, etc. Of value as a soil binder and an ornamental park tree, espe-
cially for the mild-wintered sections of the United States. Chinese name
Tung shu.”
Root cuttings.
38185. Punica GRANATUM L. Punicacez. Pomegranate.
“(No. 1186. Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China. March 10, 1914.) A
pomegranate, producing very large double flowers of a brilliant red color.
No fruits are set. Chinese name Shuang shih liu hua, meaning ‘ double-
flowering pomegranate.’ Obtained from the garden of the Roman
Catholic Mission at Tsaochowfu.”
38186. VITIS VINIFERA L. Vitacez. Grape.
“(No. 1187. Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China. March 10, 1914.) A
Chinese variety of grapevine, producing large bunches of black grapes,
the individual berries of which are very elongated. This grape is very
Sweet and possesses good keeping and shipping qualities. Chinese name
Nai tzii p’u tao, meaning ‘ nipple grape.’ ”

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38184 to 38187—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
38187. ZizipHvus JuJUBA Miller. Rhamnacez. - Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)
“(No. 1188. Near Kuyehsien, Shantung, China. March 14, 1914.) A
large-fruited variety of jujube of oblong shape and reddish brown color.
Good for drying. Local name 7a tsao, meaning ‘large jujube.’ ”

38188. CasTILLa NIcoYENsIs O. F. Cook. Moracez.
Central American rubber.

From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by Mr. Carlos Wercklé, Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received May 14, 1914.

See S. P. I. Nos. 33784 and 35892 for previous introductions and description.

38189 and 38190. TrirottumM pratense L. Fabacez. Red clover.
From Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Presented by Mr. Seager
Wheeler, through the Office of Forage-Crop Investigations. Received
May 11, 1914.
“Seed of red clover grown at Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. It was
grown under very severe winter conditions and is expected to prove extremely
hardy.” (J. M. Westgate.)

38189. From seed of S. P. I. No. 31205,
38190. From seed of S. P. I. No. 31232.

88191. Brrrsoiieria nosinis Miers. Lecythidacee. Brazil nut.

From Para, Brazil. Presented by the American consul. Received May 13,
1914,

38192 and 38193. Dtosprros spp. Diospyracee.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Botanie Gardens.
Received May 15, 1914.

38192. DIOSPYROS DISCOLOR Willd. Mabola.

See S. P. I. Nos. 19216, 26112, and 30518 for previous introductions
and description.

“A tree of moderate size, 40 feet or more high; the trunk furnishes a
hard, compact ebony of an exceedingly black color. Fruit thick, fleshy,
globose or subglobose, densely hairy, reddish, like a quince, 4 to 6
seeded, with flesh rose colored, 3 to 4 inches in diameter; pulp white,
hairs ferruginous; albumen cartilaginous, not ruminated; fruiting calyx
flattish, appressed, rather more than 1 inch in diameter. The wood is
very hard, of a dark flesh color, which in time becomes black like ebony.
The fruit has an agreeable smell like a quince (but Sometimes not so),
and is edible after removing the hairs and skin.” (Hiern, Monograph
of the Ebenacea, p. 251, 1878.)

$8198. DIosPYROS SUBTRUNCATA Hochreutiner. Persimmon.

Distribution.—A persimmon found in Sumatra, closely related to D.
borneensis Hiern, from which it differs in having the calyx truncate,
the corolla tomentose outside, and a slightly larger fruit.

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88194 to 38205. HoxtcussorcHum L. Poacee. Sorghum,
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Sapporo, Japan. Presented by Mr. T. Minami, College of Agricul-
' ture, Tohoku Imperial University. Received May 13, 1914. Seeds pro-
duced in Manchuria last year; quoted notes by Mr, Minami.

38194. “(No. 1.) Kokkoku kinsui (means red glume and thick ear).”
38195. “(No. 2.) K6nen-kéry6 (means red glutinous sorghum).”
38196. “(No. 3.) Gai-hansaku (meaning is not clear).”

38197. “(No. 4.) Shokowdaishin-han-kéry6 (means small yellow

dwarf).”
38198. “(No. 5.) Nen-kéryd-k6 (means glutinous sorghum which is
red).”

38199. “(No. 6.) Shékdékoku-han-kéry6é (small yellow glume).”

38200. “(No. 7.) Kokkoku dagan-kéhan-kéry6 (means black glume and
red grain, looks like snake’s eye).”

38201. “(No. 8.) Jfokkoku sasui (means black glume and loose ear).”

_38202. “(No. 9.) Chikuy6é-seihan-kéry6 (means bamboo leaf and green
grain).”

38203. “(No. 10.) Kokkoku hakunen-kéry6 (means black glume and
white glutinous grain).”

38204. “(No. 11.) Kokoku waishin-han-kéry6 (means black glume
and dwarf).”

38205. “(No.12.) Kijaku-haku-han-koéry6é (means white grain which is
very much liked by swallows).”

88206 and 38207.

From Tokyo, Japan. Procured from the Tokyo Plant, Seed & Implement
Co. Received May 14, 1914.

38206. PRUNUS SERRULATA Lindl. Amygdalacee. Flowering cherry.

“Young shoots slightly hairy. Leaves broadly ovate or obovate, 2 to
4+ inches long to 14 to 23 inches wide; wedge shaped or almost rounded
at the base, the apex abrupt narrowed to a long point, margins doubly
toothed, both surfaces, but especially the lower one, hairy on the midrib
and veins; stalk one-fourth to half an inch long; hairy. Flowers in
short racemes, sometimes reduced to a fascicle of usually four blos-
soms; each flower three-fourths of an inch across, the five petals jagged
. at the apex, borne on a bristly hairy stalk one-half to three-fourths of
an inch long; calyx tube hairy; the lobes ovate triangular; glabrous.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, under P.
pseudocerasus. )

Introduced for use as a stock on which to test both the fruiting cher-
ries and the Japanese double-flowered forms.

37207. Pisum saTivumM L. Fabacez. Pea.

38208. Mepicaco sativa L. Fabacez. Alfalfa.
From Batum, Russia. Presented by Mr. Leslie A. Davis, American consul.
Received May 16, 1914.
_ “Grown in the Caucasus. I think a better quality is grown in Turkestan
and that the Turkestan seed is planted in the Caucasus to some extent.”
{Davis.)

104 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38209. AwnacarpiuM ExcetsuM (Bert. and Hel) Skeels. Anaeain
(Anacardium rhinocarpus DC.) [diacez.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Mr. J. T. Crawley, di-
rector, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received May 18, 1914.)

“Fruits of a rare tree. This fruit was collectefi at Casilda, Trinidad, Santa
Clara Province, and is commonly known as nariz on account of its similarity
to the fruit of the Marafion (Anacardium occidentale) in appearance, foliage,
and inflorescence. It is a very tall tree; the leaves are very large and the —
peduncle not so succulent as in the Maranon. The botanist thinks that it could
perhaps be Anacardium rhinocarpus, and says that it is found only in the
district of Trinidad, and no use is made of the tree or its fruits.” (Crawley.)

38210 to 38212.
From Asmara, Eritrea, Africa. Presented by the Direzione di Coloniz-
zazione Service. Received May 18, 1914.
38210. CoLuTza IsTeIa Miller. Fabacez.
(Colutea halepica Lam.)

See S. P. L. No. 33029 for previous introduction.

“A shrub 1 to 4 meters high with the appearance of C. arborescens,
from which it differs in its smaller, oblong, slightly silky leaves, in its
raceme of 2 to 4 flowers, and in its legumes, which are more acute at
the two extremities. Rocky places of the Alitipiano and its slopes, at
1.600 to 2.600 meters.” (Adriano Fiori, Boschi e Piante legnose del’
Eritrea, p. 184.)

38211. Sespan sp. Fabacez. 38212. (Undetermined.)

38213 to 38228.

From Tokyo, Japan. Presented by the director, Japanese Imperial Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Received May 15, 1914

38213 to 38220. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Fabacez. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
38213. Tsurunoko. 38217. Aotsurunoko,
38214. Var. Aksaya. 38218. Koésuirasu.
38215. Gowari. 38219. Var. Juningonomi.
38216. Hadaka. 38220. Aoniidé.
$8221 to 38227. Orxyza sativa L. Poace2z. Rice.
38221. Var. Shinriki. 38225. Kame-no-o.
38222. Var. Aikoku. 38226. Ob6.
38223. Takenari, 38227. Shekitori.
38224. Omeachi.
38228. Soza max (L.) Piper. Fabacez. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
Shtrashaya.
38229. Duoscorzasp. Dioscoreacez. Yam.
From Brooklyn, N. Y. Purchased from Mr. A. I. Wilson. Received May
22, 1914.

“Yams sell at 6 cents per pound.” (Wéson.)
“A yam of good quality. The flesh is mealy, yet firm and of good flavor.
The specimen received weighed 6 pounds.” (R. A. Young.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 105

- 38230 to 38285.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer
for the Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Introduction
Field Station, Chico, Cal., March 30, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.
38230. PRUNUS ARMENIACA L. Amygdalacee, Apricot.

“(No. 1105. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) An apricot,
said to bear large fruits, besides being very ornamental when in blossom.
The trees grow to a remarkably large size. Scions collected in an old
mandarin’s garden.”

38231. Matus sp. Malacez. Crab apple.

“(No. 1106. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) A flowering
crab apple, of low-branching, wide-spreading growth, said to bear masses
of small double flowers of rosy red color. Scions obtained from the
garden of the English Baptist Mission Hospital.”

(38232. PopuLus sp. Salicacex, Poplar.

“(No. 1108. Village of Beetchi, near Fuping, Shensi, China. February
2, 1914.) A poplar of remarkable fastigiate growth, used as a windbreak
on a dry loess table-land. Apparently the same as No. 1064 [S. P. I. No.
37482], but possibly more drought resistant. Of value as a windbreak
for the drier parts of the United States.”

Cuttings. :
38233 to 38235. Sarix sp. Salicacee. Willow.

From the village of Tungchiaopu, Shensi, China. Cuttings collected
February 3, 1914.

38233. “(No. 1120.) A willow, growing to be a tall tree with
heavy trunk. The main branches are of erect growth and of dark-
green color, but the young twigs are slender and gracefully droop-
ing while possessed of a delicate yellowish color. A fine tree for
parks, especially when planted in a clump or as solitary specimens,
where they can be seen from some distance.”

"88234, “(No. 1121.) A willow, forming heavy trunks, of erect-
spreading growth, while the reddish colored young twigs are
slightly drooping. Of value for parks when planted in clumps
or as solitary specimens where they can be seen for some distance.”

38235. ‘“(No. 1122.) A willow, growing to be a tall tree, forming
heavy trunks with dark-brown bark. The young branches are
somewhat pendent. This and the preceding two numbers [S. P. I.
Nos. 38233 and 38234] are all three grown locally as timber trees.
They seem to be of remarkably fast growth, especially when
planted alongside irrigation canals.”

88236. WIKSTROEMIA CHAMAEDAPHNE (Bunge) Meissner. Thymelacez.

“(No. 1124. Near Kwanshanchen, Shensi, China. February 4, 1914.)
Rooted plants of a thymeleaceous small shrub, growing from 1 to 3 feet
in height, having somewhat leathery, small foliage, which is semiper-
sistent throughout winter; bears small terminal racemes of yellow
flowerlets. Found here and there on dry banks and hill slopes in great
quantities. The bark is of a tenacious nature and the plant might pos-
sibly be cultivated as a prospective leather-paper supply.”

(106 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
38237. EUONYMUS sp. Celastracee.

“(No. 1125. Village of Tchangpai, Shensi, China. February 5, 1914.)
Cuttings of spindle wood, usually seen as a shrub, but when not mo-
lested growing to be a medium-sized tree. The plant is an excellent
bank binder, throwing up suckers all around; it stands drought to
a wonderful extent, while it resists alkali also to a certain degree. In
most places this shrub is cut down every year, but this treatment seems
to make it spread more. It deserves to be given a thorough test as a
bank and soil-binding plant, especially in the semiarid parts of the
United States.”

38238. Sarrx sp. Salicacee. Willow.

(No. 1126. Near Chaoyi, Shensi, China. February 7, 1914.) Cut-
tings of a willow of wide-spreading growth, forming a characteristically y
well rounded head when becoming older. Apparently able to stand a
goodly amount of drought and alkali.” :

38239. GLEDITSIA sp. Cesalpiniacer.

(No. 1128. Near Puchowfu, Shansi, China. February 8, 1914.) A
very thorny shrub of rather tall growth, occurring on dry places. Said to
bear whitish flowers. Of value perchance as a hedge shrub for the drier
sections of the United States. Chinese name Lang ya ch’ih, meaning
‘ wolf’s teeth.’ Roots, to be planted slantingly.”

er

38240 to 38242. PyYRuUS CHINENSIS Lindl. Malacezx. Pear.

From near Puchowfu, Shansi, China. Scions or cuttings collected Feb-
ruary 10, 1914.

38240. “(No. 1186.) A very large variety of Chinese pear, pro-
ducing fruits that often weigh 1 pound apiece. Of barrel shape,
color dark yellow, flesh nonmelting, somewhat coarse in texture,
but juicy and sweet to the taste. Possesses good keeping and
shipping qualities. Of value for hybridization experiments.
Chinese name Chin li, meaning ‘ golden pear.’ ”

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"$8241. “(No. 1137.) A variety of Chinese pear, of medium large
size, of round form, color pale yellow, flesh nonmelting, of some-
what granular texture, juicy, and of but moderately sweet taste.
Of value for hybridization experiments and for canning purposes.
Chinese name Pai li, meaning ‘ white pear.’ This Pai li is quite
different from the Peking pear that passes under the same name.”

38242. ‘“(No. 11388.) A variety of Chinese pear of apple shape and
looks, being red cheeked on one side and ocher yellow on the
other. Flesh hard and sourish. A most remarkable keeper and
shipper. Of value as a cooking pear, for sauces, and possibly in
hybridization experiments. Chinese name Hung hsiao li, meaning
‘red sour pear.’ ”

38243 i» 38247. ZizipHUS JusJUBA Miller. Rhamnacez. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

From near Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. Scions collected February
13, 1914.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 107

38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

88243. ‘“(No. 1140.) A very valuable variety of jujube, producing
fruits among which there are some as large as ordinary hens’
eggs; fruits of roundish oblong form, of somewhat cylindrical
shape; color mahogany brown; meat quite sweet and of a solid
texture. This is one of the most famous jujubes of all China,
and merchants come from far away to buy them up. The fruits
can be eaten fresh, sun dried, baked in bread, stewed with rice,
millet or meat, dry baked in the oven, preserved with honey
and cane sugar, and also put up in weak brandy, tasting very well
in each of these ways. They are also prized for medicinal pur-
poses, especially when several years old, and, though 1-year-old
fruits retail locally at 8 to 10 cents (Mexican) per catty, fruits
7 to 10 years old sell at $1 (Mexican) and over for the same
weight. They are used for relief of pain in the chest and
respiratory organs and are considered to be very strengthening.
The trees of this variety appear not to grow to large size; they
are of open, loose habit, and do not produce fruit of uniform size.
In the vicinity of Paihsiangchen several thousand acres are given
over to their cultivation, and it seems to be a paying induStry, as
the acreage is constantly being enlarged. Propagation is done
only by planting suckers; grafting, budding, and ringing seem to
be unknown to the local people. A peculiar bunch disease is
much in evidence on this variety as well as on other varieties, and
growers complain that it is causing considerable reduction of the
‘crop; they do not combat it, however, by cutting the bunches
out. Special attention should be paid in America that this disease
does not get a foothold. Chinese name of this variety Ta yiian
tsao, meaning ‘big round jujube.’”

38244. “(No. 1141.) A local variety of jujube, producing fruits of
medium size, of elongated cylindrical shape; color, light mahogany
brown. Can be eaten fresh, but they are best when put up in weak
brandy. Chinese name TJ”’iao tsao, meaning ‘stick jujube,’ refer-
ring to the shape of the fruit.”

38245. “(No. 1142.) A variety of jujube, said to be of medium size,
of tapering, elongated form, good only when fresh. Chinese name
Shui mén tsao, meaning ‘ water-breath jujube.’ ”

38246. “(No. 1143.) A variety of jujube of medium size, of
oblong-pointed form; color, light mahogany brown. Fruits can be
brandied. Trees of vigorous growth, making long, outstretched
branches. Chinese name Chi hsin tsao, meaning ‘ chicken-heart
jujube.’ ” ;

38247. ‘“(No. 1144.) A variety of jujube, said to be of medium
size, of round form; color, dark mahogany brown; meat somewhat
brittle. Good only when fresh. Chinese name Yiian ts’ui tsao,
meaning ‘ round, fragile jujube.’ ”

38248. JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM Lindley. Oleacex. Jasmine.

“(No. 1145. Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. February 14, 1914.) A
yellow-flowered jasmine occurring at the edges of dry banks, ravines,
and grave mounds, flowering before the leaves come out, sometimes even
in midwinter. The plants are of spreading habit, the very long, slender,

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38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

and angular green branches rooting wherever they touch moist ground
and making a regular matting of living twigs, keeping soil and stones
from moving away. This plant is by its nature fit to cover rockeries, to
be grown at the edges of terraces, to cover old walls, ete., and deserves
to be given a thorough test as a bank and soil binder, especially in the
sections of the United States where the winters are not too severe, while
the summers can be hot and dry. Chinese name Ying ch’un hua, mean-
ing ‘meeting-the-spring flower.’ ”

Cuttings.
38249 to 38253. ZizipHUS JUJUBA Miller. Rhamnacee, Jujube.

(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)

Scions of the following:

88249. ‘“(No. 1146. Fuma, near Anyihsien, Shansi, China. Febru-
ary 14,1914.) A variety of jujube supposed to be the largest of all;
fruits are said to be larger than ordinary hens’ eggs and resemble
small pears; oval shape; color, mahogany brown. This variety is
said to have originated through having grafted an ordinary jujube
on pear roots(?). Chinese name Li tsao, meaning ‘ pear jujube.’
Good only when eaten fresh.”

88250. ‘“(No. 1147. Village of Nanyangyao, near Anyihsien, Shansi,
China. February 14,1914.) A variety of jujube of peculiar shape,
the top being larger than the base in some fruits and protruding
above it with a circular constriction just below, giving the impres-
tion of one fruit placed above another; size, medium; color, light
mahogany. Can be eaten fresh or put up in weak brandy. Chinese
name P’o p’o tsao, meaning ‘ mother-in-law jujube,’ having reference
to the peculiar shape of the fruit, in connection with the fact that
a Chinese wife generally sits under the rule of her husband’s
mother.”

88251. ‘“(No. 1148. Village of Siaoshu, near Anyihsien, Shansi,
China. February 14, 1914.) A variety of jujube of oval, tapering
shape, medium sized; color, light brown-red. Can be put up in
weak brandy. Chinese name Kén tsao, meaning ‘hard jujube.’ ”

88252. ‘“(No. 1149. Village of Nantsunwu, near Anyihsien, Shansi,
China. February 14, 1914.) A variety of jujube, the fruits of
-which are said to be flat in shape and somewhat undulated. The ~

branches are curiously bent and twisted, while the tree assumes a
beautiful bowl-like form. Chinese name Kuai tsao, meaning ‘ bent ;
jujube.’ ” >

28253. “(No. 1150. Village of Nantsunwu, near Anyihsien, Shansi,
China. February 14, 1914.) <A variety of jujube, said to be much
like the preceding (No. 1149); the branches, however, are less
twisted, while the form of the tree is more open and loose.”

88254. CATALPA BUNGEI ©. A. Meyer. Bignoniaceex. j

“(No. 1151. Village of Wangyuko, near Anyihsien, Shansi, China, Feb- 4
ruary 15, 1914.) A quick-growing Chinese timber tree, growing to large ;
size, specimens being seen 100 feet tall, with trunks 10 to 15 feet in —
circumference a few feet above the ground. 'The Chinese plant this tree
for its wood, which is strong, light, durable, and nonwarping. It resem-
bles walnut to some extent and is much in demand for table tops and for

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38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
"fine furniture. This tree might possibly be profitably cultivated in the
~ semiarid regions of the United States where the winters are not too

a! severe, while the summers may be quite hot. They are easily propagated

© from suckers that spring up from roots that are close to the surface of the

ground, and the tree thrives best when planted close to irrigation canals
‘and on sheltered places. They prefer a porous soil. Chinese name Ch’iu
shu, meaning ‘autumn tree.’”

Young rooted trees.

38255. PorPuLus TOMENTOSA Carr. Salicacee. Poplar.

“(No. 1152. Village of Wangyuko, near Anyihsien, Shansi, China.
February 15, 1914.) A quick-growing form of white poplar, much planted
by the Chinese for its timber. Forms a tall. straight trunk when kept
trimmed up high. Of value as a timber tree on the farm and possibly a
good wood for match sticks and for light fruit boxes. May thrive espe-
cially well in the southwestern United States. Chinese name Ta pai yang
shu, meaning ‘big white poplar.’ ”

Rooted trees.

38256. GLEDITSIA sp. Cesalpiniace2.

“(No. 1155. Village of Changtienyuan, Shansi, China. February 16,
1914.) A soap-pod tree, apparently of scrubby growth, occurring on dry,
rocky mountain slopes. May possibly possess value as a hedge shrub,
especially in semiarid sections.”

Roots.

38257. SAcCHARUM NARENGA (Nees) Wallich(?). Poacese. Sugar cane,

“(No. 1164. Chengchow, Honan, China. February 25, 1914.) A very
hardy variety of Chinese sugar cane cultivated here and there along the
Yellow River. The canes reach a height of 4 to 6 feet, have a diameter
of about 1 inch, and are of a beautiful purplish violet color. Sugar per-
centage low. Of value possibly for the milder parts of the United States
as a source of supply for sirups, molasses, and sweets for the children.
The canes should be stored during the winter in frost-proof cellars or
dugouts with dry soil sprinkled over and between them. In China young
and old are fond of pieces of raw sugar cane, which in the milder sec-
tions form one of the most common articles of winter sweetmeats.
Chinese name Kan ché.”

Cuttings.
$8258 to 38271.

From the village of Wulipu, Honan, China. Collected February 27,
1914. Scions of the following:
38258 to 38261. ZizipHus susuUBA Miller. Rhamnacez. Jujube.
ba (Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.)
go _ 38258. “(No. 1165.) A variety of jujube, producing fruits of
<n medium large size, of cylindrical shape, slightly tapering down
met i, toward base; color light mahogany brown; meat of firm tex-
: ture and very sweet; can be eaten fresh, as well as smoked
and dry baked in the oven. Chinese name Hui tsao, meaning
‘ashy jujube, referring to its looks before being quite ripe.”

: } 38359. “(No.1166.) A variety of jujube, said to be of medium
~ ae size, of round form; meat of crackling nature. Eaten fresh
only. Chinese name Su fsao, meaning “brittle jujube.’”

110 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38260. ‘‘(No. 1167.) A variety of jujube, said to be of medium
size, of elongated shape, tapering toward the base. Ripens
very late in the summer. Good only when fresh. Chinese
name Chui yiieh ch’ing tsao, meaning ‘ ninth-moon green ju-
jube’ (the Chinese ninth moon being October).”

38261. “(No. 1168.) A yariety of jujube, said to be medium ~
large, of barrel shape, and pointed on both sides. Good only
when fresh. Chinese name Ma ya t’ou tsao, meaning ‘ horse’s-
teeth jujube.’ ” :

38262 to 38271. PyYkus CHINENSIS Lindley. Malacez. Pear.

38262. “(No. 1169.) A variety of Chinese pear, growing to a
very large size, of round-oblong shape; color dark yellow ; meat
of somewhat coarse texture, but juicy and sweet; a good keeper
and shipper. Chinese name £ li, meaning ‘swan pear.’”

Of value like No. 1136 [S. P. I. No. 38240] for hybridization
purposes.

38263. “(No. 1170.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to reach
very large size, of round-oblong shape; color dark yellow;
does not keep long. Chinese name Pin li, meaning ‘ luscious
pear.’ Of value possibly in breeding experiments.”

38264. “(No. 1171.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to be
large, of round shape and of pale-yellow color. Ripening in
summer and not keeping long. Chinese name Sha pai li,
meaning ‘sand white pear.’ Of value possibly in breeding
experiments.

38265. “(No. 1172.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to be
large, round, and of purplish violet color. Able to withstand
long shipping and keeping until late in spring. Chinese name
Tzu su li, meaning ‘ violet brittle pear.’ ”

88266. “(No. 1173.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to be of
medium size, of real pear shape; sweet; not a keeper. Chinese
name Nai li, meaning ‘milk pear,’ or Yin li, which means
‘silver pear.’ Of value possibly in breeding experiments.”

38267. “(No. 1174.) <A variety of Chinese pear, said to be of
medium size, of yellow color; very sweet; ripening in summer
and not keeping. Chinese name Huang li, meaning ‘ yellow
pear.’ Of value possibly for breeding purposes.”

38268. “(No. 1175.) <A variety of Chinese pear, said to be
large, of green color, of sweet taste, ripening in early August;
does not possess keeping qualities. Chinese name Ch’ing p’i
tien li, meaning ‘ green-skin sweet pear.’ Of value possibly
for breeding purposes.”

38269. ‘“(No. 1176.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to be
medium large; of round shape; sweet. Ripening in summer
and not a keeper. Chinese name Shui pai lt, meaning ‘ water
white pear.’ Of value possibly for breeding purposes.”

38270. “(No. 1177.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to be
large, of barrel shape; color pale yellow; sweet. Does not
possess keeping qualities. Chinese name Kao ting pai lh,
meaning ‘tall top white pear.’ Of value possibly for breed-
ing purposes.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 111

38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38271. ‘“(No. 1178.) <A variety of Chinese pear, said to be of
medium size; round oblong in shape, of russet-brown color ;
flesh soft and mealy, does not keep long. Chinese name 7’ien
kua li, meaning ‘sweet melon pear.’ Of value possibly in
breeding.”

88272 to 38274. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA L. Amygdalacesr. Peach,
(Prunus persica Stokes. )

From near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Scions or cuttings collected

March 20, 1914.

38272. “(No. 1197.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be very
large, weighing up to 1 pound apiece. Of greenish white color, of
pointed shape; meat very juicy; sweet and fragrant. Possessing
good keeping qualities, being kept until December. Chinese name
Fo shou tao, meaning ‘ Buddha’s hand peach.’ ”

38273. “(No. 1198.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be medium
large, of white color; meat firm and sweet. A late ripener and
possessing good keeping qualities. Chinese name Ch’iu pai tao,
meaning ‘autumn white peach.’”

38274. “(No. 1199.) <A flowering variety of peach, said to be very
ornamental when bearing its large rosy red flowers. The fruits
are small, of dark rosy red color and of a peculiar shape, having 3
points; taste sweet and reminding one of pineapple. Chinese
name Pi ¢#’ao, meaning ‘ fragrant peach.’ ”

38275 and 38276. AMYGDALUS PERSICA PLATYCARPA (Decne.) Ricker.
Amygdalacee.

38275. “(No. 1200.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be of
large size, of flat shape; meat juicy and sweet. Color greenish
outside, while red inside, especially around the stone. Chinese
name 7a pien tao, meaning ‘ large flat peach.’ ”

88276. “(No. 1201.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be small,
of flat shape, meat juicy and sweet, color red. Chinese name
Hsiao pien tao, meaning ‘ small flat peach,’ ” :

moe

$8277 and 38278. Pyrus CHINENSIS Lindley. Malacee. Pear.
From near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Scions collected March 21,
1914.

388277. “(No. 1202.) <A variety of pear, said to be medium large,
of round-oblong shape, of yellow color; juicy and sweet. Possesses
good keeping qualities. Chinese name Chin sui tei li, meaning
*golden earring pear.’” ;

$8278. “(No. 1208.) <A variety of pear, said to be medium large,
of round-oblong shape, yellow color, good flavor, breaking easily
when falling. Chinese name Su li4, meaning ‘ brittle pear.’ ”

88279 and 38280. Matus sp. Malacee. Apple.
From the village of Fanchiachwang, near Taianfu, Shantung, China.
Scions collected March 22, 1914.

38279. ‘“(No. 1204.) A variety of apple, said to be large, of red
color; flesh firm and of sweet flavor. Chinese name Ta p’in kuo,
meaning ‘large apple.’ Apparently very drought resistant and
possibly of value for the drier parts of the United States.”

112 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. “

38230 to 38285—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
38280. “(No. 1205.) <A variety of crab apple, said to be large, of
light-green-color and of subacid taste. Chinese hame Ta sha kuo, —
meaning ‘large crab apple.’ Of value for the drier parts of the —
United States.”
38281 and 38283. Prunus spp. Amygdalacex.

From the village of Tachingko, near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Col-
lected March 21, 1914. :

38281. PRUNUS ABMENIACA L, Apricot.
“(No. 1206.) A variety of apricot, said to be very large; color
half red and half yellow; sweet and juicy. Chinese name Ta shui”
hsing, meaning ‘large water apricot.”
38282. PRUNUS sp. Apricot plum.
“(No. 1207.) Scions of an apricot plum, said to produce medium
large fruits of red color. Chinese name Hsing mei, meaning ‘ apri-
cot plum.’ ”
38283 and 38284. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Malacez,
Hawthorn.
From the village of Tachingko, near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Scions
collected March 21, 1914.

38283. “(No. 1208.) A variety of Chinese hawthorn, fruit said to
be large, of red color outside, while the meat inside is white, of
agreeable subacid taste, not Keeping as long as other varieties.
Chinese name Mien shan cha, meaning ‘soft mountain haw.’ ”

38284. “(No. 1210.) <A variety of Chinese hawthorn, fruit said to be
large and of red color both inside and out. Chinese name Hung li
shan cha, meaning ‘red inside mountain haw.’ This may possibly
be the same variety as No. 1209 [S. P. L No. 38176]. The Chinese
haw fruit seems to thrive best on well-drained semigravelly or
sandy loam, and the best quality of fruit is produced on trees that
grow on mountain terraces. It is not unlikely to become a fruit
of considerable importance in America, whenever it shall become
known. The Chinese graft and bud this haw on wild and seedling
stock of Crataegus pinnatifida, but experiments should be made,
to determine whether other species of Crataegus will be suitable
also for stocks.”

$8285. ALBIZzIA sp. Mimosacez,
From the mountains near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Root cuttings
collected March 22, 1914.

“(No. 1211.) A silk-flowered tree, occurring on sterile, rocky mountain
slopes; grows into a medium-sized tree. Apparently a good soil binder
and of value possibly for the drier sections of the United States as a
soil retainer on mountain slopes and as an ornamental park tree. The
wood is tough and is used in the construction of carts. Local name
Fu jung hua, meaning ‘ old-man’s-face flower.’”

38286. Gossrrrom sp. Malvacee. Cotton.

From Brazil. Purchased through Cowdrey & Co., New York City. Received
April 3, 1914.

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to 38290.

From Darjiling, India. Presented by Mr. G. H. Cave, curator, Lloyd
Botanic Garden, through Mr. Wilson Popenoe of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Seeds of Sikkim plants received May 14, 1914.

38287. BeruLa uTiis D. Don. Betulacez. Birch.

Distridbution.—A large tree found at an altitude of 7,000 to 14,000 feet
on the temperate slopes of the Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim in
northern India, and eastward through China and Japan.

“A tree 60 feet high, with a creamy white trunk and branches; bark
peeling off in papery flakes; young shoots densely covered with gray
down, becoming reddish brown. Leaves ovate, rounded at the base,
pointed, 2 to 33 inches long, about two-thirds as wide, rather coarsely
and irregularly toothed; upper surface dark green, with scattered down;
lower surface pale, downy on the midrib and veins, the latter in 9 to 12
pairs; leafstalk three-fourths of an inch long, downy; fruiting catkins 1}
- inches long, one-third of an inch in diameter, cylindrical ; scales downy on
the margins, the middle one considerably the longer, and rounded at the
end. Native of the Himalayas; introduced by Sir Joseph Hooker in 1849;
perhaps before, certainly several times since, from which, judging by its
rarity, it would seem that it is not very hardy. A tree over 30 feet high,
planted by the late Mr. Chambers at Grayswood in 1882, is the best I
know. Young plants have been raised at Kew from its seed, but have
not yet had to withstand hard frost. In a letter Mr. Chambers remarked
that the bark of his tree ‘even to the branches is creamy white, the
young twigs of an orange chocolate, very pretty in winter.’ Some trees
also exist in Trinity College Botanic Gardens, Dublin.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 263.)

38288 and 38289. MicHELIA spp. Magnoliacez.
38288. MICHELIA CATHCARTII Hook. f. and Thoms.
Distribution.—A tall tree with white flowers, found on the tem-
perate slopes of the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 feet
in Sikkim, northern India.
38289. MICHELIA LANUGINOSA Wallich.
Distribution.—A large bush or tree, with large white flowers, often
4 inches in diameter, found on the temperate slopes of the Hima-
layas at an altitude of 5,000 to 7,000 feet, from Nepal to Bhutan in
northern India.
38290. ALNUS NEPALENSIS D. Don. Betulacez. Alder.

38291 and 38292.

From Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commander C. D.
Stearns, Governor of American Samoa. Received May 25, 1914. Quoted
notes by Commander Stearns.
38291. Prirer METHYsTIcUM Forster. Piperacez. Ava (kava).
“These cuttings are of the best variety grown in the island, and in
planting them care should be taken to place the stalk at an angle of
about 30° from the perpendicular, as it grows far more quickly in this
position. Most of the ava raised in American Samoa is used as a
beverage. The product of the ava plant is ready for use after about 4 to
6 years’ growth.”
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“SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38291 and 38292—Contd. (Quoted notes by Commander Stearns. )

38292. CARICA PAPAYA L. Papayacee. Papaya.

“The mummy-apple tree is very prolific in Samoa. Any land that is
cleared, no matter where its location, unless immediately put in cultiva-
tion, will be covered in a few months with a thick growth of mummy
apples. It has been suggested that the mummy-apple seeds were carried
by birds, but they grow so prolifically that this seems almost impossible.
I have known tracts of land cleared in Samoa and inside a year to be
so thick with mummy-apple trees that a man could not walk over the
land without cutting his way through, the mummy-apples being so
closely spaced and coming up without apparent cause. Mummy-apples
are used here as a fruit for breakfast. The seeds are eaten by many
as an aid to digestion, as they contain a digestive somewhat similar
to pepsin; the fruits are also baked like squash. The flesh is used to
flavor ice cream, as a diet for the sick, in fruit salad, and in a number
of other dishes, so it is a rather valuable fruit to us.”

38293 and 38294.
From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester,

~

horticulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station.
Received May 25, 1914.
88293. CrTRUS HySTRIX DC. Rutacee.

“Cabuyao. A thorny tree from 6 to 12 meters in height, with a
rather dense rounded head, frequently with drooping branches; young
growth more or less purplish, smooth; leaves 16 to 24 centimeters long,
ovate, acute, smooth, shining, lighter below than above, crenate; petioles
8.5 to 12 centimeters long, broadly winged, the area of the wings fre-
quently exceeding the leaf area; fruit variable, from oblate to pyriform
turbinate or oblong, smooth to more or less corrugate, greenish lemon-
yellow; rind medium thick; flesh greenish, juicy, sharply acid, aromatic,
contained in 12 to 15 locules; juice sacs short and blunt; seeds usually
many, flat, reticulate. Malaysia, including the Philippines to India.
Like all other Philippine citrus fruits, the cabuyao goes under a multi-
plicity of names, varying with the many tribal languages of the Archi-
pelago and the different forms of the fruit; some of these names are
suha, balincolong, biasong, tibulit, colobot, etc. Excepting the citron,
the cabuyao is. perhaps less esteemed than any of the better known
citrus fruits in the Philippines and can scarcely be said to be cultivated.
Some kinds are eaten with fish by the Filipinos and make a fairly good
ade. Most forms are also used in cleaning clothes and as a hair wash.
The cabuyao has scarcely been introduced beyond its native habitat and
is seldom seen even in botanical collections. For attractive shape lines
certain forms of the cabuyao are surpassed by no other citrus fruit.
Some of these forms unquestionably will be recognized as subspecies
on closer study, or possibly as separate species.” (Wester, Bulletin No.
27, Citriculture in the Philippines.)

For a further account of the cabuyao and related forms see Wester’s
Citrus Fruits in the Philippines, Philippine Agricultural Review, First
Quarter, 1915.

38294. LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA (Muenchh.) Pers. lLythraceer.
(Lagerstroemia flos-reginae Retz.) Crape myrtle.

“ Banaba. One of our most showy forest trees when it is in bloom.
The wood is valuable also, very hard, and almost indestructible. It
ought to be introduced into Porto Rico and Panama.” (Wester.)

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3825 and 38296. Viena sinensis (Torner) Savi. Fabacez.
; Cowpea.
ni Sadek Pues Antiaso, Angola. Presented by Bev. JC ‘weneats Meth-
odist Episcopal Mission. Received May 21, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr.
Wengatz.

38295. “Black Makunde or ‘ Makunde ia bafeta.’”

38296. “Red Makunde or ‘ Makunde ia kusuku.’”

38297 and 38298.

From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by Mr. H. F. Macmillan, superintend-
ent, Royal Botanic Gardens. Received May 22, 1914.

38297. ATALANTIA CEYLANICA (Arn.) Oliver. Rutacez.

38298. PARAMIGNIA MONOPHYLLA Wight. Rutacezx.

Distribution.—A stout, climbing evergreen shrub, found in India from
the Sikkim Himalayas at an altitude of 2,000 to 5,000 feet, southward
mostly in the low mountains, to Ceylon.

38299. Bexov marmetos (L.) Lyons. Rutacee. Bael.
(Aegle marmelos Correa.) :

From Calcutta, India. Presented by the Royal Botanic Garden, Sibpur.
Received May 21, 1914.

_“A small, spiny tree, originally a native of India, now commonly grown in the
low country of Ceylon and other tropical countries for its fruit. The latter is
globular, and varies in size from that of a cricket ball to a large melon; it has
= very hard green shell, inclosing a mass of doughy aromatic pulp, intermingled
with which is a limpid glutinous substance, which some people relish for its
flavor, but more particularly for its medicinal value. The fruit is a well-known
xecific for dysentery, and is much used in native medicine. The principal sea-
son for it is during the months of February to April. The tree is propagated
by seed, and thrives in ordinary soil.” (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical
Gardening and Planting.)

38300 and 38301. Sonanum tuserosum L. Solanacee. Potato.

From Alford, Lincolnshire, England. Procured from Mr. S. Brewer through
ined Mr. Charles M. Hathaway, American consul, Hull, England. Received
May 19, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Brewer.

38300. “Vitality. Blight-proof potato. First growth is weak; they
will then grow strong and throw a large top. Allow plenty of room.
Grown on black fen land.”

38301. “Vitality. Blight-proof potato. Allow good room; the first

- growth weak; then they thicken and throw large haulms. Grown on

bo fine soil.”

38302 to 38326. Horpeus spp. Poacez. Barley.

From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Mr. Robert Regel, Bureau of
__ Applied Botany. Received May 6, 1914.
atroduced for the work of Mr. A. G. Johnson, of the University of Wiscon-

in, on the various species of Helminthosporium and their distribution through-

mt the barley districts of the world.

: _ 88302. Horpeum sp.

$8303 and 38304. Horpeum pDISTICHON NUTANS Schubl,

116 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

38302 to 38326—Continued.
38305 and 38306. HorDEUM VULGARE L.
388307. HorDEUM VULGARE L. mixed with H. distichon nutans Schubl.
38308 to 38310. HorpEUM VULGARE L.
38311. HoRDEUM VULGARE HIMALAYENSE Rittig.
38312. HorRDEUM VULGARE L.
38313. HorRDEUM VULGARE LEIORRHYNCHUM Koernicke.
Received as H. vulgare leiorrhynchum nekludowi R. Regel, described
in full in Regel’s Glattgrannige Gersten, p. 69-71, 1909.
38314. HorRDEUM VULGARE NIGRUM (Willd.) Beaven.
Received as H. vulgare nigrum daghestanicum R. Regel, described in
Regel, Flaxberger, and Malzeff, The Most Important Forms of Wheat
Barleys, ete. (Russian), p. 31, 1910.
38315. HoRDEUM VULGARE PALLIDUM Seringe. - ,
Received as H. vulgare pallidum hibernaculum R. Regel, op. cit., p. 31.
38316. HorDEUM VULGARE L.
Received as H. distichum persicum eriwanense R. Regel, Glattgrannige
Gersten, p. 75-76, 1909.
38317. HoRDEUM DISTICHON ERECTUM Schubl,
38318 and 38319. HorDEUM VULGARE L.
38320. HorRDEUM DISTICHON ERECTUM Schubl,
38321. HorDEUM VULGARE L.
38322. HoRDEUM VULGARE L.
38323. HoRDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl.
38324. HoRDEUM VULGARE L.
38325. HorkDEUM VULGARE NIGRUM (Willd.) Beaven.
38326. HorRDEUM VULGARE L.

38327. Oryza sativa Le Poacer. Rice.

From Dakhleh Oasis, western Egypt. Purchased from Sheik Abu Bakr,
through contract made by Prof. S. C. Mason, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry, on his visit to the oasis in October, 1912. Received May
20, 1914.

“This rice is a variety grown in the Oases of Khargeh and Dakhleh and
there regarded as quite distinct from the so-called valley rice which is used
in reclaiming the salty lands in the delta of Lower Egypt. :

“Mr. Wright, manager of the Corporation of Western Egypt, at Khargeh,
and Sheik Abu Bakr, the chief man of Dakhleh Oasis, both especially recom-
mended this rice as being a valuable crop for reclaiming salty lands. They
stated that it can be grown successfully on land quite too strong for barley.

“My idea in bringing this in was not that it would be of sufficient
importance to use aS a main crop on high-priced irrigated lands, but that it
should be given a test as a useful crop in reclaiming lands at present too
salty for the growing of alfalfa and barley. Considerable areas of land of
this character in the Coachella Valley are accessible to a good flow of artesian
water.

“In Dakhleh the land is bordered with quite high ridges and the water
kept almost continuously on the rice, it being essential, of course, that there
be some wash or lower tract into which the surplus water can be diverted.
My idea is that it is this excess of water that really does the chief

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88327—Continued.

work of improving the alkaline eda rather than the rice crop itself;
_ but if a crop of rice can be raised, contributing toward the expense of re-
claiming such land and bringing it into condition for usefulness with other
erops, the rice certainly justifies itself.” (Mason.)

38328. RapuHanus sativus L. Brassicaceez. Radish.
From Taianfu, Shantung, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agri-
cultural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Roots received
May 27, 1914.
“(No. 1216. March 28, 1914.) A peculiar variety of Chinese winter radish
of very mild and sweet taste. Eaten by the people like apples. Promoting an
appetite and aiding digestion. Chinese name Hsiang ch’ing lo po, meaning
*sweet green root.’” (Meyer.)

38329 to 38331.

From Lavras, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Presented by Mr. B. H. Hunnicutt,
director, Escola Agricola de Lavras, through Miss Charlotte Kemper.
Received May 19, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Hunnicutt.

38329. CALOPOGONIUM ORTHOCARPUM Urban. Fabacee.

“Leguminous vine, well liked by stock. Popularly known as Corda de
viola, ‘violin chord.’ From the farm, Lavras Agricultural School, April
15, 1914.

38330. CHOoORISIA INSIGNIS H. B. K. Bombacacez,

“Seeds from the Paina tree that is in the praca in front of our
school. The silky fiber in the fruit with the seed is highly appreciated
for pillows, fine mattresses, etc. It sells here for from 30 to 40 milreis
($10 to $13) for an arroba, or 15 kilos (33 pounds). The tree is also a
very handsome shade tree.”

38331. MEIBOMIA sp. Fabacex,

“A weed very similar to Florida beggarweed, popularly known as
carapicho; leguminous plant. From Lavras Agricultural School, Lavras,
Minas Geraes, April 15, 1914.”

$8332. SaccHaruM NARENGA (Nees) Wallich (?). Poacez.
Sugar cane.
From Kaifeng, Honan, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agri-
eultural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Cuttings received
May 27, 1914.
“(No. 1215. March 4, 1914.) Several varieties (mixed) of hardy sugar
cane, grown in the vicinity of Kaifeng. They contain a much greater per-
centage of sugar than the variety obtained under No. 1164 [S. P. I. No. 38257].
To be tested like that number, for sirups, miolasses, and sweets for children, and
f possibly be a good fodder for milch cows.” (Meyer.)

PHOEBE NANMU (Oliver) Gamble. Lauracee. Nanmu.
(Machilus nanmu Hemsl.)

From Yachow, Szechwan. Presented by Dr. Edgar T. Shields, West China
Baptist Mission. Received May 27, 1914.

For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 37944,

118 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38334. PrLarconruM sp. Geraniacee. Rose geranium,

From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Claude I. Dawson, American
consul, who procured them from J. Robillard & Co. Cuttings received
May 29, 1914.
“ Malvarrosa, or rose geranium. This is the variety which yields the gera-
nium oil of commerce.” (Dawson.)

38335. Crrrussp. Rutacez. Orange.

From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by Mr. E. H. Wilson. Received May
6, 1914.

“Natsu Mikan. During my recent trip to southern Kyushu I made a collec-
tion of the various citrus fruits cultivated here. Among these fruits is an
orange with which I am unfamiliar. Its Japanese name is Natsu Mikan, and
it is said to keep longer than any other variety and to be very sweet at mid-
summer. It is a light-skinned variety with rather pale flesh, and the skin sepa-
rates from the flesh as in the pummelo. The tree bears in a small state and
the fruit is decidedly handsome in appearance. In February and March it is
still on the tree and the flavor is sour and very decidedly bitter. I shall test
the fruit again at midsummer to find if it becomes distinctly sweet. Very
likely this orange is well known to you, but it occurs to me that sweet oranges
at midsummer would find a ready market. If of any interest to you there
would be no difficulty in securing a supply of seeds. I think growing plants
could also be obtained. Apparently it is as hardy as the navel orange.”
( Wilson.)

“Regarding the so-called ‘sweet summer orange,’ fruits of which I sent
in the spring, I have since eaten this fruit in the summer and unhesitatingly
say that the term ‘sweet’ is a misnomer; sour is the correct word to use, and
I do not think there is the remotest possibility of this fruit appealing to the
American palate.” (Wilson, in letter dated September 7, 1914.)

38336. Ones EUROPAEA L. Oleacez. Olive.

From Bermuda. Collected by Mr. Peter Bisset, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received June 2, 1914.
“Cuttings from an olive that fruits sparingly in Bermuda. For trial in
Florida, where soil and climatic conditions are similar, and where the olive
does not fruit.” (Bisset.)

38337 to 38340. > Swe
From Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer,
Agricultural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received at
the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., May 27, 1914. Plants
of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.
38337. PRUNUS GLANDULOSA Thunberg. Amygdalacez.

“(No. 1192. March 11, 1914.) A shrub of small dimensions, said to
be quite ornamental in the spring when in flower. Apparently rare.
Chinese name Yi hua mei.

“A. Has pure white flowers; Chinese name Pai yu hua mei.

“B. Has rosy flowers; Chinese name Hung yii hua mei.

“C. Has white flowers dotted with red spots; Chinese name Hua yu
hua mei.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 119

to 38340—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38338. Buxus SEMPERVIRENS L. Buxacez. Box.

“(No. 1194. March 11, 1914.) A broad-leaved variety of box of |
dense, sturdy growth, apparently fairly hardy. The trees, when getting
older, assume umbrellalike shapes and are quite ornamental when seen
in old temple yards. Chinese name Huang ya, meaning ‘ yellow bud.’”

Rooted plant.
38339.. PAEONIA ALBIFLORA Pallas. Ranunculacez. Peony.

“(No. 1195. March 11, 1914.) A collection of five rare varieties of
herbaceous peonies, among which yellow, green, and black ones are said
to occur.

“A. Hei shao yao, meaning ‘ black peony.’

“B. Chin chan shao yao, meaning ‘ golden spreading peony.’

“C. Ia huang shao yao, meaning ‘reed-yellow peony.’

“D. Ping ch’ing shao yao, meaning ‘ ice-green peony.’

“FE. Kao kan hung shao yao, meaning ‘ tall-stem red peony.’

38340. PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA Andrews. Ranunculacez. Peony.
(Paeonia moutan Sims.)

“(No. 1196. March 11, 1914.) A collection of 12 rare varieties of
tree peonies, among which yellow, blue, green, and black flowering ones
are said to occur.

“A. Lan Pien mu tan, meaning ‘beautiful sky-blue peony.’ Flowers
said to be of a deep-blue color.

“B. Yii kuo fien ch’ing mu tan, meaning ‘ cleared-up-weather peony.’
Flowers said to be of an opaque-blue color.

“C. Yu i huang mu tan, meaning ‘imperial dress yellow peony.’ Flow-
ers said to be of dark-yellow color.

“D. Chin lun mu tan, meaning ‘ golden wheel peony.’ Flowers said to
be of a bright yellow color.

“E. Yao huang mu tan, meaning ‘handsome yellow peony.’ Flowers
said to be of ocher-yellow color.

“F. Mo chin mu tan, meaning ‘black and gold peony.’ Flowers said
to be of dark leather-brown color.

“G. Lit yi mu tan, meaning ‘ green-jade peony.’ Flowers said to be of
a transparent-green color. .

“H. Tou li mu tan, meaning ‘mung-bean green peony.’ Flowers said
to be of an opaque-green color.

“T. Hao pai mu tan, meaning ‘crane-white peony.’ Flowers said to
be very large and of a brilliant white color.

“J. Mei jén mien mu tan, meaning ‘handsome woman’s-face peony.’
Flowers said to be large and of a particularly fine shade of rose color.

“K. Chuang yitian hung mu tan, meaning ‘superior red peony.’ Flowers
said to be of a beautiful brilliant red color.

“T.. Tung wu érh chiao mu tan, meaning ‘Tung wu, doubly beautiful
peony.’ Flowers said to be large, of variegated color, being white with
red spots here and there.

“The soil best suited to these tree peonies is of a loose, porous, sandy
loam nature, with perfect drainage and of great depth. In the district
to the northwest of Tsaochowfu one finds such soil and climatic condi-
tions as seem to suit this peony to perfection, and the plants are grown
there on fields as regular crops and are sent all over eastern China,
going as far south as Canton and as far north as Mukden, to be used

120 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38337 to 88340—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

mainly for forcing purposes. More than 300 varieties are said to be
in cultivation here. The best time for transplanting is considered to be
September, while propagation is effected through division. The plants
require 34 feet distance in all directions to develop to perfection, while
older plants even need to be 4 to 6 feet apart. At the approach of
winter these peonies are covered over with some soil, which is taken
away again in early March. This saves the flower buds from being
winterkilled and reduces danger from damage by men or beasts, as the
wood of the tree peony is quite brittle. Possibly an industry could be
established in some suitable section of the semiarid southwestern
United States, where the tree peony could be grown in large quantities,
to supply florists with one of the most’ decorative flowers for winter
forcing purposes.”

38341. Copatva copaLiirera (Benn.) Kuntze. Cesalpiniacee.
(Copaifera guibourtiana Benth.)
From Kindia, French Guinea, Africa. Presented by the director of the
agricultural station. Received May 25, 1914.
Distribution—A tree with compound leaves and small flowers in panicled
spikes, found in the Sierra Leone region of Upper Guinea. It is called Kobo
tree by the natives. The wood is odoriferous and furnishes a valuable copal.

38342. Psmn1um sp. Myrtaceze. Guava.
From Bahia, Brazil. Presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao. Received
May 25, 1914.

“Araca cagdo. A native guava, pear shaped and of good size. The flesh is
white, and the seeds, though large, are few in number. The tree grows to a
height of 20 to 25 feet. The fruit is used principally for jams.” (Wilson
Popenoe.)

38343 to 38353. Triticum arstivum L. Poacezx. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

From Perth, West Australia. Presented by Mr. E. A. Cook, Department of
Agriculture. Received May 25, 1914.

“These wheats are well-known Australian varieties, almost all of them hav-
ing been produced by the wheat breeders of the Department of Agriculture of
New South Wales, Australia, from which State they were evidently sent to
West Australia. These are all soft, or comparatively soft, wheats of the gen-
eral type grown so abundantly in Australia. They are comparable to the soft,
white wheats of the Great Basin and Pacific coast regions of this country.
Their principal value to us is for testing in the Southwest under conditions
climatically similar to those of Australia. They may also have value as the
basis for crossbreeding. (C. R. Ball.)

38343. Alpha. Medium early. 88350. Gluyas Larly. Medium
38344. Bayah. Late. early.
38345. Bunyip. Very early. 88351. Steinwedel. Medium
38346. Comeback. Medium early. early.
38347. Federation. Late. -88352. Warren. Medium
38348. Firbank. Very early. early.

38349. Florence. Very early. 38353. Yandilla King. Late.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 121

38354 and 38355. Hoxcus sorenum L. Poacez. Sorghum.

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

_ From Sapporo, Japan. Presented by Mr. T. Minami, Professor of Agron-
omy, Tohoku Imperial University. Received May 28, 1914. Quoted notes
by Mr. Minami.
$8354. “No. 1. Early ripening. Cultivated in Honshu, the mainland

of Japan.”

$8355. “No 2. Middle ripening. Cultivated in Honshu, the mainland
of Japan.”

38356 to 38360. Soranum TuBEROsuUM L. Solanacee. Potato.

From Warsaw, Russia. Presented by Mr. Jézef Glisczyfiski, at the request
of Mr. Edouard de Kostecki, Central Agricultural Society in Poland.
Tubers received June 3, 1914.

Five varieties of the very best starch, table, and feeding potatoes, exclusively
of Polish origin.

“All these varieties take their origin from the well-known potato breeder
Henry Dotowski in Nowa Wies, Austrian Poland, and for many years have
undergone an excellent and very careful selection at my seed-producing olgri.”
(Glisezyfski.)

38356. “1. Maguola. First-rate table variety.”

88357. “2. Busola. Excellent starch potato.”

38358. “3. Olgierd. Excellent starch potato.”

38359. “4. Faryd. Excellent starch potato.”

38360. “5. Bohun. One of the best feeding potatoes,”

838361 to 38366. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.

From Paramaribo, Surinam. Presented by the director, Department of
Agriculture. Received June 1, 1914.

$8361. Boeloeh itum (Boeloe item).

38362. Boeloeh poetih (Boeloeh pitih),
38363. Ketan item.

38364. Moetmoerio (Moetmoeria).

38365. Patraka (Skrivimas Koti; Patarka),
38366. Witte Wanica (Wittie Wanica).

38367 to 38371. Oryza sativa L. Poacer. Rice.

From Bangalore, India. Presented by Mr. G. H. Krumbiegel, economic
botanist, Mysore Government Botanic Gardens. Received June 1, 1914.

“The growing period is from 120 to 130 days.” (Krumbiegel.)

38367. 1. Banku paddy. 38370. 4. Kareyur or Pallaiya
38368. 2. Garudan Samba, Samba.
38369. 8. Vallai Kattai. 38371. 5. Muthu Samba,

72 to 38398.

From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. H. T. Edwards, Direc-
tor of Agriculture, through Mr. Harry H. Boyle, assistant horticulturist.
Received May 22, 1914. Plants of the following, quoted notes by Mr.
Boyle, unless otherwise indicated.

193 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38372 to 38398—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. H. H. Boyle.)
388372. CANARIUM OVATUM Engler. Balsameacez. Pili nut.

“Trees are found growing in the various islands of southern Luzon, in
the Province of Albay. The leaves are compound; the fruit is a tri-
angular drupe, containing one seed. ‘The nuts are eaten quite extensively
in the islands and throughout the eastern part of the world. From them
an oil is extracted, which is used for the table and also for burning in
lamps. This nut is the best I have ever eaten. During the past two
years quite a number of shipments of this nut have been made to San
Francisco and find a ready market. A gum, that resembles in properties
the copaiba balsam, is extracted from the bark.”

38373. PASSIFLORA LAURIFOLIA L. Passifloracez. Passion fruit.

“An edible variety obtained from Mr. P. Morange, director of the
Botanic Gardens, Saigon, Cochin China. The fruit is of a bright yellow
color, pear shaped, about the size of the ordinary pear tomato, and very
similar to it in appearance. A bitter substance, which is being employed
to counteract intermittent fever, is extracted from the leaves.”

388374. EvPHORIA CINEREA Radlk. Sapindacez.

“Undoubtedly a new species, closely allied to the longan, found in
the mountains of Cavite Province near the town of Silang, Philippine
Islands. The trees are 13 feet in caliper, and from 50 to 60 feet in
height. The fruit has a remarkably sweet flavor; the pulp is semitrans-
parent, and is greatly prized by all who eat it.”

88375. EUvuGENIA CURRANT C. B. Robinson. Myrtacez.

“ Native of the island of Catanduanes, Philippine Islands. Fruits the
size of a large cherry, glossy, purplish black in color, borne on the stem
near the axil of the leaf in very large clusters. As many as a gallon of
fruits have been noted attached to a branch 13 feet in length. Native
name Egot, Igot, or Igut.”

388376. CARISSA OVATA R. Brown. Apocynacee.

“A species introduced from the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia.
Spines and foliage much reduced in comparison with the species arduina.
This variety has not yet fruited or flowered in the Philippines. Greatly
valued in Australia for its fruit, as well as its medicinal properties.”
88377. ARTOCARPUS ODORATISSIMA Blanco. Moracez. Marang.

See S. P. I. No. 36256 for previous introduction and description.

88378. STADMANNIA OPPOSITIFOLIA Lam. Sapindacez.

“No. 4255.”

88379 to 38381. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Anacardiacez. Mango.

“Three of the best fruiting varieties grown in the Buitenzorg Botanic
Gardens, Java. These were received at the Bureau of Agriculture, Phil-
ippine Islands, without varietal names.”

38379. P. I. No. 3651. 38381. P. I. No. 3649.
38380. P. I. No. 3650.
38382. MANGIFERA sp. Anacardiacez. Mango.

“(No. 3123.) Obtained from the northern part of the island of Pala-
wan by Mr. E. D. Merrill, botanist, Bureau of Science, Philippine Islands.
Remarkable for its small seeds and the small amount of fiber. Tree of
very large size.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 123

38372 to 38398—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. H. H. Boyle.)
38383. DILLENIA PHILIPPINENSIS Rolfe. Dilleniaceze.

“Native name ‘Catmon.’ A very ornamental shade tree indigenous
throughout the Philippine Islands. The fruit consists of five distinct
united carpels; it is acid and is extensively used by the natives for
flavoring fish.”

88384. DILENIA sp. Dilleniacex,

“This tree is used throughout the Malay Peninsula as a shade tree.
The fruits are used by the natives along with fish. It contains from 5
to 20 cells, the carpels growing together around the fleshy center and
surmounted by as many radiating styles, each cell containing numerous
seeds surrounded by a gelatinous pulp.”

38385. ATALANTIA Sp. Rutacez.

“Perhaps Atalantia retusa. Two plants obtained from Mr. P. Mo-
range, Director of the Botanic Gardens, Saigon, Cochin China. A very
interesting type, which perhaps might be of value for plant breeding.”
88386. Hisiscus MUTABILIS L. Malvaceer.

“A double white-flowering variety. Perhaps the only one of its kind

- in cultivation. Has the same shaped flower as the Peachblow variety. A
beautiful ornamental shrub.”

388387. MANGIFERA INDICA L. Anacardiacee. Mango,

“ Var. mekongensis. Obtained from the Botanic Gardens, Cochin China.
Native name Xoai thanhca. One of the best edible varieties grown in the
country.”

38388. CiTRUS sp. Rutacex. _

“Obtained from Mr. P. Morange, director of the Botanic Gardens,
Saigon, Cochin China. A very distinct citrus species which resembles a
pomelo both in foliage and in the fruit. Named after the town of Moi
in Indo China.” Received as Citrus moi, for which no place of publica-
tion has yet been found.

88389. BrLou MARMELOS (L.) Lyons. Rutacex. Bael.
(Aegle marmelos Correa.)

“Seedlings of a fruit obtained from a tree grown on the plaza of the
largest pagoda in Siam, which is situated in the town of Propatone. As
this fruit is of a different type from the ordinary Aegle marmelos, it is
thought that it might be of some value. The fruit is fully 5 inches in
length and 24 inches in width, more of the melon shape than pyriform.”

88390 and 38391. MANciFrrRA INDICA L. Anacardiacer. Mango.

38390. ‘“Carabao. This variety is a native of the Philippines, and
is, without doubt, the best mango fruit I have ever eaten. It is
indigenous all over the Philippine Islands, principally found grow-
ing along the walls of the rice paddies. Rarely cultivated in
orchard form.”

$8391. “Pico. To my mind this is the second best mango I have
ever eaten. For scarcity of fiber and for excellent flavor it
is worthy of this rank. The name Pico has reference to the
fruit being sharp pointed, resembling a pickax.”

124 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38372 to 38398—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. H. H. Boyle.)

38392. GARCINIA BINUCAO (Blanco) Choisy. Clusiacex. Batuan.

“Native name ‘ Batuwan. Native of Augusan Province. Might pos-
Sibly prove a good stock for Garcinia mangostana.”

38393. ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE L, Anacardiacee. Cashew.

“A pink-fleshed variety, obtained from Mr. P. Morange, Director of the
Botanic Gardens, Saigon, Cochin China.”

38394. MANGIFERA VERTICILLATA ©. B. Robinson. Anacardiaces.
Batino.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 34481.
38395. ANACOLOSA LUZONIENSIS Merrill. Olacaces. Galo.

“A tree 20 to 30 feet in height, resembling in appearance the Diospyros
virginiana. Produces small fruits the shape of an olive, the kernels of
which have the flavor of corn and contain very nourishing properties.
Found in the mountains of Cavite near the towns of San Francisco and
Silang.”

38396. GUSTAVIA GRACILLIMA Miers. Lecythidacex.

“A very pretty tree, obtained from Mr. P. Morange, Director of the
Botanic Gardens, Saigon, Cochin China.”

38397. ANTIGONON GUATIMALENSE Meissn. Polygonacee.

‘Obtained from the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, Straits Settlements.
Flowers more numerous and much larger than A, leptopus.”

“A trailing or climbing plant, with slender, angular, pubescent stems,
the leaves about 4 by 8 inches, the upper ones smaller, supported on
short, terete downy stalks, and of a broadly ovate-oblong form, deeply
cordate at the base with two rounded lobes, the apex shortly acuminate.
The upper surface is puberulous, the lower softly downy. The flowers
are very numerous and borne in tufts along the sides of long racemes or
panicles, which terminate in branched tendrils. Hach flower is raised
on a slender pedicel about three-fourths of an inch long, subtended by
an ovate-acute bract about half the length of the pedicel. The calyx,
which is the showy part of the flower, has five membranous segments;
the three outer are of a beautiful rosy pink color about 1 inch in length
by rather less in breadth, cordate at the base, oblong, rounded toward
the apex, which terminates in a very short deltoid point. Within these
are two other sepals of about the same length as the outer ones, but
much narrower, falcate, lanceolate, apiculate. Within these sepals are
eight stamens of unequal length, united into a short tube at the base
surrounding the 3-cornered ovary, but above free. The fruit exceeds
the stamens in length, and is terminated by the remains of three styles,
each surmounted by a capitate stigma. Messrs. Shuttleworth and
Carder speak in the most glowing terms of the beauty of this plant,
and the specimens they have brought certainly confirm their good opin-
ion. It is much the finest Antigonon known to us.” (M. T. Masters, in
Gardeners’ Chronicle, ser. 2, vol. 7, p. 780, 789, 1877.)

39398. CANARIUM OVATUM Engler. Balsameacez., Pili nut.

38399 to 38404.

From Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received June 9 and 10, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Cook.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 125

$8399 to 38404—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. O. F. Cook.)

38399. CoLLINIA sp. Pheenicaceer. Palm,

“A small species with narrow pinne and slender, short-jointed trunk.
A few plants were introduced several years ago and have been found
very well suited to household cultivation.”

38400 to 38402. PErRSEA AMERICANA Miller. Lauracez. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

“The avocado season is much too far along to do satisfactory work.
In most places the season is completely over, but at these higher alti-
tudes a few fruits are still in the market, as yet none of a quality to
particularly recommend them. But I see one thing clearly, that it is the
late varieties of these countries that we want. The early varieties ripen
in August and September, the others in December, etc., and as the
colder places are reached the crop goes around into the spring months.”

38400. “From Purulha, Department of Bajo Verapaz, Guatemala,
Cuttings from a tall, slender tree, 30 feet high, growing in the
garden of Sefior Ernesto Avouet, at Purulha; altitude, 5,000 feet.
A large, round, hard-shelled, small-seeded type, without fruit at
this time (May 25), but said to be one of the very best in this
vicinity.”

$8401. ‘From Coban, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemals,
Dieseldorff No. 2. Scions from a tree bearing large, oval, hard-
shelled fruit with reddish flesh. Without fruit at this time (May
22.) Growing in garden of Senor Dieseldorff, at Coban; altitude,
4,300 feet. Fruit said to be of superior quality.”

88402. “From Coban, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Dieseldorff No. 3. Round shaped fruit, flesh yellowish green, large
proportion of flesh, rather small seed, very tough, thick shell.
Scions from a large spreading tree 50 feet tall, growing in garden
of Seftor Dieseldorff, at Coban; altitude, 4,300 feet. At this time
(May 22) the tree carried a large crop of mature fruit.”

For an illustration of Guatemalan avocado fruits, see Plate IX.
38403 and 38404. CHAMAEDOREA sp. Pheenicacex,
““Pacaya ”’ salad palm.
“From Coban, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Collected at
an elevation of 4,300 feet. A large species, with a large fleshy edible
inflorescence, used as a cooked vegetable or as a salad.

“Pacaya palms are grown here in great abundance, so that any
amount of seed could be obtained. Some of the palms have four, five,
and even six pacayas, as the edible male inflorescences are called, so
that we did not overestimate the amount of fruit that might be pro-
duced in a successful planting. I feel confident that the palms would
grow very well in sheltered situations in southern Florida, or I would
suggest that a planting be made in the slat house at Miami, with the
idea of leaving some of the palms to grow to maturity. They attain a
height of 12 to 15 feet, but fruit much younger, possibly in the third or
fourth year.”

38403. Small seedling plants, 38404. Collected May 22, 1914.

126 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38405 to 38407.

From Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Presented by Mr. P. H. Lamb, director,
Department of Agriculture. Received June 1, 1914.

“These varieties are crops which occupy the land for about five months in ©
Nigeria, and the seed was obtained from Bornu, where it matured last season
with a rainfall of 10 to 20 inches. The soil on which they were grown is,
generally speaking, a light sandy loam, and the yield per acre here generally
varies between 300 and 600 pounds of clean corn per acre.” (Lamb.)

38405 and 38406. Hotcus sorcHum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
38405. Kaura. 38406. Jan data.

388407. PENNISETUM GLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Poacezx, Pearl millet,
(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.)

* Maiwa.”

38408 to 38414.

From Novospasskoe, Russia. Presented by Mr. A. Woeikoff, director, Bu-
reau d’ Acclimatation. Received May 18, 1914.

38408. AMYGDALUS PEDUNCULATA Pallas. Amygdalacex,
(Prunus pedunculata Maxim.)

Seeds from M. M. Timogovich, Tchita, Transbaikalia. See S. P. I. No.
87559 for previous introduction.

38409. Picea oBovATA Ledeb. Pinacex, Fir.

Seed from the Provinces of Transbaikalia and Jakutsk. See S. P. IL.
Nos. 20319 and 36729 for previous introductions and description.

“In its general appearance this species bears a considerable resem-
blance to the common spruce, having similar leaves and very downy
young shoots. It is, however, distinct in the cones, which are smaller
(about 3 inches long) and have the scales rounded and entire at the
apex (not jagged as in P. ercelsa). It is widely spread in Siberia and
northeast Russia, and in places reaches a stature of 100 feet; valuable
in supplying timber and fuel in cold, inclement regions. It has little
garden value, being less to be preferred than the common spruce.” (W. J.
Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 160.)

388410. Prunus papus L. Amygdalacez.
Var. sibirica. Seed from the Provinces of Transbaikalia and Jakutsk.
38411 and 38412. Rises spp. Grossulariacez. ' Currant.
38411. Rises prKuscua Fisch. =
Var. appendiculatum. Seed from the Provinces of Transbaikalia
and Jakutsk.
38412. RIBES DIACANTHA Pallas.
Seed from the Provinces of Transbaikalia and Jakutsk.

Distribution—A bush bearing oblong, golden-red currants, found
in the Altai and Transbaikal regions of Siberia, in Songaria, and in
Mongolia.

“A deciduous shrub, 4 to 6 feet high, armed with spines in pairs
one-eighth to one-fifth of an inch long, or sometimes unarmed;
young shoots not downy. Leaves obovate or rounded, often 3-lobed,
the lobes coarsely toothed, three-fourths of an inch to 2 inches wide,

. APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 127

38408 to 38414—Continued.
: oe ue) the base ordinarily wedge shaped but sometimes rounded, quite
ee smooth; stalk one-fourth to five-eighths of an inch long, more or less

furnished with bristles. Flowers unisexual, the sexes on different
- plants. Males yellowish in erect glandular racemes. Fruit roundish

oval, about as big as a red currant, smooth, scarlet red. Native of

Siberia, Manchuria, etc.; introduced in 1781. This shrub, which has

no particular merit, resembles R. alpinum in the plants being 1-sexed,
but differs in having prickles and in the markedly wedge-shaped
leaves. In having spines and flowers in racemes, it unites the char-
acters of the currants and gooseberries, but its affinities are with
the former.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
: Isles, vol. 2, p. 401.)
- Introduced for breeding purposes.
38413. RHODODENDRON DAURICUM L. Ericace2,
; Seed from the Provinces of Transbaikalia and Irkutsk.
t “This rhododendron is a native of Dahuria, Mandshuria, and Sachalin,
f and, coming from a cold regioh, a spell of mild weather in midwinter
’ causes it to begin to open its flowers very early in this country [Eng-
> land]; therefore they often fall'a prey to frost before they can expand.
. Nevertheless, it is a good kind of plant, for in those seasons when it does
escape injury it adds a brilliant touch of color to the garden at a very
dull season. There are several forms of the plant, some having deciduous
leaves, and in other cases the leaves are evergreen or subevergreen.”
(The Garden, January 11, 1913, p. 18.)

“A deciduous or semievergreen shrub up to 6 feet in height; young
shoots scaly and downy. Leaves oval, rounded at the apex, tapering or
rounded at the base, half an inch to 13 inches long, one-fourth to five-
eighths of an inch wide, dark glossy green and slightly scaly above, paler
and scaly beneath. Flowers bright rosy purple, 1 to 13 inches across,
produced during January and February singly from each one of a cluster
- of scaly buds at the end of the previous summer’s growth, where there
are usually but one or two flowers open at a time. Corolla flat, saucer
shaped ; calyx lobes five, short.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy
in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 352.)

38414. Larrx KURILENSIS Mayr. Pinacez. Larch.
Seed from the Provinces of Primorskaya and Sakhalin.
See S. P. L. No. 35171 for previous introduction and description.

5. Lorus Terraconotosus L. Fabacez.
From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
_ June 9, 1914.
Distribution.—The countries bordering on the Mediterranean from Spain
rough Italy and the Balkan peninsula to the Transcaucasian Provinces of

as 2
y 3

southes stern Russia, and in northern Africa.

a

8416 to 38427.

a - From Novospasskoe, Russia. Presented by Mr. A. Woeikoff, director, Bu-
7 reau d’Acclimatation. Received May 16-18, 1914.

$8416 to 38418. Amyepatus Pegsica L. Amygdalacex. Peach.
ow (Prunus persica Stokes.)

a

128 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38416 to 38427—Continued.

Seed of peaches cultivated by the natives of Turkestan and northern
Persia.
38416. Rugani Gau. 38418. Var. 1.
38417. Pastack Shaftaly.
38419. CATALPA BUNGEI Meyer. Bignoniacee.
See S. P. I. Nos. 16914 and 22578 for previous introductions.
Seed from the Caucasus by Mr. G. I. Strunnikoff.

“A tree 20 to 30 feet high, of bushy habit. Leaves 2 to 74 inches long,
14 to 43 inches wide, ovate or somewhat triangular, with a wedge-shaped
or straightly cut base, sometimes entire, but often coarsely scalloped, so
as to form 1 to 6 large teeth on each side, mostly on the lower half, quite
smooth at maturity; stalk one-half to two-thirds as long as the blade.
Flowers not yet seen in this country, but described as ‘white and pur-
ple’; they are produced 3 to 12 together in a flattish corymb. Corolla
14 inches long and wide. Native of China, and evidently frequent in the
neighborhood of Pekin. Although the true species was only introduced
in 1905, through Prof. Sargent, plants under the name have long been
in cultivation; these, however, are nearly always C. bignonioides var.
nana, but sometimes C. ovata. The true C. bungei is still very rare. Of
its ornamental qualities little can yet be said, but as represented by
dried specimens at Kew, its inflorescence is small. Its quite smooth
leaves distinguish it from other cultivated species except the new C.
duclouzti (which is said to have pale-pink flowers with deeper spots).”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 312.)

388420. DAPHNE CAUCASICA Pallas. Thymelzacez.
Seed from the Caucasus by Mr. G. I. Strunnikoff.
See 8. P. I. No. 30573 for previous introduction.

“A deciduous shrub, up to 4+ feet high, with flowering twigs downy;
barren young twigs less so or smooth. Leaves produced oftener rounded
than tapered at the apex, 1 to 1? inches long; one-third to half an inch
wide; smooth, pale green above; somewhat glaucous beneath. Flowers
glistening white, fragrant, produced during May and June in terminal
heads of usually 4 to 12 blossoms; the perianth one-third of an inch
across, with ovate lobes; tubes one-third of an inch long, cylindrical,
silky outside; ovary slightly downy. Native of the Caucasus; many
times introduced and lost. It has no great merit, but is pleasing in its
fragrance and for its abundant flower clusters borne at the end of
crowded, short, leafy shoots springing from the previous year’s growth.
It thrives exceedingly well at Warley Place, where there are rounded
bushes 4 feet high. It differs from D. alpina in its smooth leaves.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 468.)
38421 to 38426. Prunus spp. Amygdalacez.

Seed from the Caucasus by Mr, G. I. Strunnikoff.

38421 to 38424. PRUNUS CERASIFERA DIVARICATA (Ledeb.) Schneider.
88421. Var. flava. See S. P. I. No. 38157 for description of the

subspecies.
38422. Var. macrocarpa. 38424. Var. hortensis flava.
38423. Var. nigra macrocarpa.
38425. PRUNUS PROSTRATA Labill. Bush cherry.

See S. P. I. Nos. 28945, 30564, and 37642 for previous introductions.

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38416 to 3842'77—Continued.

38426. PRUNUS SPINOSA MACROCARPA Wallroth. Sloe.

A large-seeded form of the sloe, which W. J. Bean (Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 253-254) describes as
“a deciduous, suckering shrub 10 to 15 feet high, or in gardens a
small tree; bark of young shoots downy, many short branches ter-
minated by a spine. Leaves varying from obovate to oval and
ovate, three-fourths of an inch to 1? inches long, one-half to three-
fourths of an inch wide, sharp toothed, downy beneath on the midrib
and veins, becoming sometimes quite glabrous with age. Flowers
produced in March or early April, usually on the naked wood, singly,
sometimes in pairs, from the previous year’s buds, each one-half to

- three-fourths of an inch across, pure white, and borne on a smooth

stalk one-fifth of an inch long. Fruit round, half an inch in di-
ameter, at first blue, then shining black, very harsh to the taste.
The sloe is found wild in Britain and other parts of Europe as well

as in north Asia. It occurs in hedgerows and in woods, where it is
occasionally a tree over 20 feet high. It is oftenest seen in wild
places or poor soils as a scrubby bush. The wood of the species is
very hard and prized in rural districts for making hayrake teeth.”

88427. PTEROCARYA FRAXINIFOLIA (Lam.) Spach. Juglandacee.

(Pterecarya caucasica C. A. Meyer.) Caucasian walnut.

See S. P. I. Nos. 27768 and 30809 for previous introductions. Seed
from the Caucasus sent by Mr. G. I. Strunnikoff.

“A large deciduous tree, ultimately 80 to 100 feet high, usually much
less in this country (England) and branching low down, forming a
wide-spreading head; trunk of large trees 10 to 12 feet in girth, with
deeply furrowed bark; ends of young shoots minutely scurfy. Leaves
8 to 18 inches (sometimes over 2 feet) long, composed of from 34 to 134
. pairs of leaflets; these are stalkless, oblong, obliquely rounded at the
base, pointed, toothed, normally 2 to 44 inches long by three-fourths of
an inch to 1? inches wide (occasionally, on vigorous shoots, 8 or 9 inches
long) ; dark green, smooth and glossy above, tufted with stellate hairs
along the midrib beneath; common stalk round. Male catkins 3 to 5
inches long, cylindrical, the flowers closely packed; female catkins 12
to 20 inches long, with the flowers scattered ; both pendulous; afterwards
developing nuts which, with the wings, are three-fourths of an inch in
diameter, roundish, oblique, horned at the top. Native of the Caucasus
and Persia, inhabiting moist places. It was introduced to France by
the elder Michaux, who took back seeds from Persia in 1782. According
to Elwes, the finest specimen in Britain is at Melbury, in Dorset, which
is 90 feet high and 12 feet in girth of trunk. There is a beautiful speci-
men at Claremont, Surrey, which, when I saw it in 1910, measured 19
feet around its short, rugged trunk. The tree likes a rich, loamy soil
and abundant moisture, and whilst the fine specimens mentioned above
show that it will thrive very well in the south of England, it loves more
sunshine than our climate affords. The lover of trees will find nothing
more interesting in and around Vienna than the magnificent examples

oy of Pterocarya. There, of course, the summers are much hotter and

- the winters colder than ours; the tree bears fruit freely and is very

? striking in late summer when hung with the long. slender catkins.”

(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy wm the British Isles, vol. 2, p.
261-262.)

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130 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88428 to 38434. Cocos nucirera L. Pheenicacee. Coconut.

From Pago Pago, American Samoa. Presented by Commandee C. D.
Stearns, Governor of American Samoa. Received May 25, 1914.
Notes by Commander Stearns, except that the meaning of the native names is
given by Mr. W. E. Safford.

38428. (4) Niu Afa. Cordage coconut. A good tree but the nuts
are mostly picked green, owing to the fact that the husk is considered
of more value by the natives in the manufacture ‘of sinnet, which is
used as a binding twine in the construction of Samoan houses.

838429. (2) Niu Ui. Dark-colored coconut. This has a very thick
kernel and the trees yield from 80 to 100 nuts per year.

38430. (1) Niu Mea. Ordinary coconut. This Has a very thick ker-
nel and the trees yield from 80 to 100 nuts per year.

38431. Niu Vai. Water-bottle coconut.

38482. (5) Niu Lea. Fine-flavored coconut. A tree that seldom
grows over 8 to 10 feet high, producing a large nut; the kernel is
better suited for confectionery purposes than for copra. The Samoan
coconut has a very high value in the copra market.

38433. Niu Nai. Select, or choice coconut.

384384. (3) Niu Kea. Pale-leaf coconut. This has a very thick ker-
nel and the trees yield from 80 to 100 nuts per year.

38435 to 38472.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for
the Department of Agriculture. Received June 8, 1914. Quoted notes
by Mr. Meyer.

38435 and 384386. LENTILLA LENS (L.) W. F. Wight. Fabacezx.
(Lens esculenta Moench.) Lentil.

38435. “(No. 2014a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 24, 1914.)
A small variety of lentil, much grown as a winter field crop all
through the milder sections of the Provinces of Honan, Shansi,
Shensi, and Kansu; also much planted as a ground cover in per-
simmon orchards and among other fruit trees. The seeds are
sown in the fall after the other crops have been harvested; they ~
germinate quickly, but make little growth during the winter
months. In spring, however, they shoot up rapidly and in June
they are harvested, after which winter wheat or short-seasoned
soy beans, mung beans, or other quick-maturing crops are sown.
Chinese name TJsa pien tou, meaning ‘mixed flat beans.’ This
lentil deserves a trial as a winter crop among citrus orchards and
other fruit trees in the mild-wintered sections of the United
States.”

38436. “(No.2015a. Puchowfu, Shansi, China. February 10, 1914.)
A larger variety of lentil; otherwise the same remarks apply to it
as to the preceding number [S. P. I. No. 38435]. The lentil might
possibly also be grown as a Summer crop in the intermountain sec-
tions, either for forage purposes or for human food.”

38437. VICIA FABA L. Fabaceer. Horse bean.
“(No. 2016a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 24, 1914.) A variety
of horse bean grown as a winter garden crop in the milder parts of ©

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= to 384'72—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

Shensi. The beans are planted in the fall, make but little growth during
_ the winter, but in spring they make an astonishingly rapid growth and
the green beans are one of the earliest vegetables on the markets. Of
value as a garden or field crop for the mild-wintered sections of the
United States, especially in the West and Southwest; possibly also for
the intermountain sections. Chinese name Hsiao ts’an tou, meaning
‘small silkworm bean,’ referring to the silky lining of the green pod.”
38438 to 38440. Pisum spp. Fabacee. Pea,
From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.
38438 and 38439. Pisum sativum I.

- 38438. “(No. 2017a.) A small yellow variety of garden pea,
much grown as a winter crop throughout the milder sections
of Shantung, Honan, Shansi, Shensi, and Kansu, and espe-
cially utilized as a cover crop in persimmon orchards. To be
utilized in America like Nos 2014a and 2015a [S. P. I. Nos.
38435 and 38436]. Chinese name Huang wan tou, meaning
‘ yellow pea bean.’ ”

38439. “(No. 2018a.) A variety of garden pea, somewhat
different from No. 2017a [S. P. I. No. 38438]; but the same
remarks apply to it.”

38440. PIsuUM ARVENSE L. Field pea.

“ (No. 2019a.) A variety of field pea grown in immense quantities

as a winter crop all through the milder parts of north-central China.
The roughly broken peas form the main food, when mixed with
moistened, chopped-up straw, for all the hard-working farm animals.
For possible uses see remarks under Nos. 2014a and 2015a [S. P. I.
Nos. 38435 and 38436]. Chinese name Hei wan tou, meaning ‘ black
pea bean.’ ”

38441 to 38446. PHASEOLUS spp. Fabaceer, Bean.
38441. PHASEOLUS CALCARATUS Roxb.

“(No. 2020a. Kwanyintang, Honan, China. December 20, 1913.)
A rare variety of bean used in soups as a human food, also being
mixed with chopped and moistened straw and fed to domestic ani-
mals. Chinese name Wan tou, meaning ‘pea bean.’ This bean is
said to be very prolific, and it does not require a long season to
mature.”

38442 and 38443. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.
Adzuki bean.

38442. “(No. 2021a. Sianfu, Shensi,China. January 24, 1914.)
A large, white variety of adzuki bean used boiled in soups, for
bean-sprout production, and when ground up and mixed with
sugar as a stuffing in certain cakes. Chinese name Pai hsiao
tou, meaning ‘ white small bean.’”

38443. “(No. 2022a. Lintung, Shensi, China.) A mixed lot
of adzuki beans, consisting of several distinct varieties. Used
like No. 2021a [S. P. I. No. 38442], being also sparingly fed to
domestic animals. Chinese name TJsa hsiao tou, meaning
‘mixed small beans.’ ”

$8444 and 38445. PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L, Bean.
From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.

132 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88435 to 38472—Continued. (Quoted nies by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38444. ‘“(No. 20238a.) A red-seeded variety of garden bean
much grown as a vegetable around Sianfu. Of value possibly
for semiarid climes. Chinese name Hung yiin tou, meaning
‘red garden bean.’ ”

38445. “(No, 2024a.) A white-and-red speckled variety of

garden bean much grown around Sianfu. Of value, like No.
20238a [S. P. I. No. 38444]. Chinese name Hua yin tou,
meaning ‘mottled garden bean.’”

38446. PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS (Willd.) W. F. Wight.

| Adzuki bean.
“(No. 2025a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 24, 1914.) A large

red variety of adzuki bean, used in all ways like No. 2021a [S. P. I.

No. 38442.] Chinese- name Hung hsiao tou,. meaning ‘red small

bean.’ ” :

38447 to 38449. VicNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacee. Cowpea.

38447. “(No. 2026a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 24, 1914.)
Mixed varieties of cowpeas, eaten as human food. Chinese name
Tsa chiang tou, meaning ‘mixed cowpea.’ ”

38448. ‘“(No. 2027a. Lingpau, Honan, China. December 24, 1913.)
A red-seeded variety of cowpeas, rare. Used like No. 2026a [S. P. I.
No. 38447]. Chinese name Hung chiang tou, meaning ‘red cow-
pea.’ ”’ :

38449. “(No. 2028a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 24, 1914.)
A variety of cowpea, being white with a black ‘eye.’ Used like
Nos. 2026a and 2027a [S. P. I. Nos. 38447 and 38448]. Chinese
name Yang yen pai chiang tou, meaning ‘ sheep’s-eye white cow-
pea.’ ”

88450 to 38462. Sosa max (L.) Piper. Fabacee. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
38450 and 38451.
From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.

38450. “(No. 2029a.) <A large variety of yellow-seeded soy
bean. Chinese name Ta huang tou, meaning ‘large yellow
bean.’ ”

38451. ‘“(No. 2080a.) A medium-large variety of yellow-seeded
soy bean. Chinese name Ta huang tou, meaning ‘ large yellow
bean.’ ”

38452. “(No. 2031a. Puchowfu, Shansi, China. February 10,
1914.) <A large, yellow-seeded variety of soy bean. Chinese name
Ta huang tou, meaning ‘ large yellow bean.’ ”

38453 to 38457.

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.

38453. “(No. 2082a.) A small, yellow-seeded variety of soy
bean. Chinese name Hsiao huang tou, meaning ‘small yellow
bean.’ ”

38454. “(No. 2033a.) A small, yellowish seeded variety of soy
bean. Chinese name Huang tou, meaning ‘ yellow bean.’ ”

38455. “(No. 2034a.) A very small, yellow-seeded variety of
soy bean. Chinese name Hsiao huang tou, meaning ‘small
yellow bean.’ ”

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38435 to 38472—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

d 38456. “(No. 2035a.) A variety of soy bean with light-green
seeds. Chinese name Ch’ing tou, meaning ‘ green bean.’ Used
pickled in brine as appetizers with meals.”

38457. “(No. 2036a.) <A variety of soy bean with dark-green
seeds. Used like No. 2035a [S. P. I. No. 38456]. Chinese
name Ch’ing tou, meaning ‘ green bean.’ ”

838458. “(No. 2037a. Kwanyintang, Honan, China. December 20,
1913.) A rare variety of soy bean, of dark olive-drab color. Said
to be very productive. Chinese name Huai tou.”

38459. “(No. 2038a. Lingpao, Honan, China. December 24, 1913.)
A rare local variety of soy bean, having reddish seeds. Chinese
name Ta tzu tou, meaning ‘large violet bean.’ ”

38460 to 38462.

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.

38460. “(No. 2039a.) A black-and-brown striped variety of soy
bean, used mainly roasted as a delicacy. Chinese name Hu p’i
tou, meaning ‘ tiger-skin bean.’ ”

38461. “(No. 2040a.) A large, black-seeded variety of soy
bean. Chinese name Ta hei tou, meaning ‘ large black bean.’ ”

38462. “(No. 2041a.) A small, black-seeded variety of soy
bean, used mainly boiled as a feed for hard-working draft
animals. Chinese name Hsiao hei tou, meaning ‘small black
bean.’ ”

38463. Hocus sorcHuM L. Poacee, _ Sorghum,

(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From Puchowfu, Shansi, China. Collected February 10, 1914.

“(No. 2042a.) A vigorous variety of kaoliang, producing long, strong
stems, much employed in building the poorer kinds of dwellings. The
grains are used for distilling purposes and as feed for animals. Chinese
name Hung kao liang, meaning ‘ red kaoliang.’ ”

38464. Mepicaco sATivaA L. Fabacez. Alfalfa.

From Linchinhsien, Shansi, China. Collected February 11, 1914.

“(No. 2043a.) An alfalfa extensively grown here and there on fairly
alkaline soils. The young sprouts are eaten by the people as a vegetable.
Chinese name Mu hsii, meaning ‘ wooden beard.’ ”

38465. TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM L. Fabacee. Fenugreek.

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.

(No. 2044a.) A legume grown as a winter vegetable around Sianfu;
tastes slightly bitter. Chinese name K’u tou tzi, meaning ‘bitter head.’
Of value possibly as a winter-forage plant for the mild-wintered sections
of the United States.”

38466. CANNABIS sATIVA L. Moraeee. Hemp.

From Sianfu, Shensi, China. Collected January 24, 1914.

“(No. 2045a.) A variety of hemp, said to produce very strong fiber.
Chinese name Ma tzi, meaning ‘ hempseed.’ ” ¢

134 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38435 to 38472—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) |
38467 and 38468. Pinus aRMANDI Franchet. Pinacez. Pine.
38467. “(No. 2046a. Tungkwanhsien, Shensi, China. December
26, 1913.) Edible pine seeds, coming from the Tsin Range. Chi-
nese name Sung tzti, meaning ‘ pine seeds.’ ” 2
38468. “(No. 2047a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29,
1913.) A pine, growing to medium size only; produces very large
cones, full of large edible seeds, which are eagerly collected by the
priests in the temples, while the cones supply an excellent fuel.

Occurs on somewhat sheltered spots at altitudes of 5,000 feet and
over.”

38469. AmycDaALts pEeEsica L. Amygdalacex. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.) ,
From Feicheng, Shantung, China. Collected March 26, 1914.
“(No. 2048a.) A very large clingstone peach of which grafted trees ©
and scions are sent under No. 1213 [S. P. I. No. 38178].”
38470. AMYGDALUS PERSICA PLATYCARPA (Decne.) Ricker. Amygdalacex.
Flat peach.
“(No. 2049a.) A large variety of flat peach, said to be of light-red
color, while being very juicy and sweet. Chinese name Ta hung pien
t’ao, meaning ‘ large red fiat peach.’ ”
38471 and 38472. Jvue~ans gEcIA L. Juglandacez. Walnut.

38471. From Weichutchien, south of Sianfu, Shensi, China. Col-
lected January 22, 1914.

“(No. 2050a.) A Chinese variety of walnut of quite elongated —
shape, said to be grown in the Tsin Range.” .
38472. From Peking, China. Collected April 17, 1914.

“(No. 2051a.) A peculiar svalnut with strangely deep grooves and
markings, highly prized by the Chinese, who use them in pairs to
fumble with in their hands to keep the finger muscles limber. Said
to grow in the mountains to the north of Peking. Possibly a hybrid

between Juglans regia and J. mandchurica. Chinese name Shan ho
fao, meaning ‘mountain walnut.’ ”

38473 to 38476. Corx spp. Poacez. Job’s-tears.
From the northern Shan States, Burma. Presented by Mr. H. G. Carter,
Economic Botanist to the Botanical Survey of India, Indian Museum,
Calcutta, India. Received April 20, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Carter.
For detailed information, see Sir George Watt’s account of Coix, published in
the Agricultural Ledger No. 13, of 1904.
38473. Corx LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN (Rom.) Stapf.
“Forma 2. No. 3b193, edible.”
38474. Corx LACRYMA-JoBI L. rs
“Var. typica. No. 3b194. The typical Job’s-tears.”
38475. Corx LACRYMA-JOBI GIGANTEA ( Koen.) Stapf.
“No. 3b196.”
38476. Corx LacRYMa-JosI L.
“Var. typica. No. 3b194. The typical Job’s-tears.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 135

38477. Prrsrea AMERICANA Miller. Lauracee. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From Coban, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Collected by Mr.
O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 10, 1914.

“ Dieseldorff No. 1. Scions from a large spreading tree, 30 feet high, in the
garden of Senor Dieseldorff at Coban; altitude 4,300 feet. Fruit oval, hard
shelled, small at this time (May 22). Flesh firm, smooth ; seed medium large.”
(Cook. )

For further description, see S. P. I. Nos. 38400 to 38402.

38478 to 38481. AcHRADELPHA viripis (Pittier) O. F. Cook.
(Calocarpum viride Pittier.) Sapotacee. Injerto.

From Coban, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala; altitude 4,300 feet.
Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, May 22,
1914. Received June 9-10, 1914.

“Another find not properly appreciated heretofore is the green sapote, injerto
(Spanish) or raztul, as the Kekchi Indians call it. This was described re-
cently by Pittier as Calocarpum viride, but the generic name is a homonym and
I have proposed Achradelpha to replace it. This new species Achradelpha
viridis is a much finer tree than the true sapote, and apparently much better
adapted to a cool climate. The foliage is much heavier than that of the sapote -
and of a deeper green color; in form and general appearance not very unlike
that of the loquat, but the trees grow to a large size and are very handsome.
They take the place of the sapote altogether at the higher altitudes around
Coban, where they thrive at elevations of 3,000 to 6,000 feet, though both trees
are found in the Senshu and Cajabon districts. The failure of the sapote to
thrive in Florida need not exclude the green sapote, and a trial planting will
be in order. The seeds are like those of the true sapote, but smaller and in
_ some varieties much shorter. The fruits of this green sapote run through a
series of different forms, about the same as those of the sapodilla, from long,
pointed, oval to short, broad, and flat or concave at the base. The fruit is of
good texture and flavor, and the taste is like that of the sapodilla (Achras —
zapota), but the fruit does not soften so much with maturity and the flesh is
not granular like that of the sapodilla. The quality of the flesh is distinctly
superior to that of the true sapote and much more likely to please the American
palate. Anybody who likes papayas or Japanese persimmons might be expected
te think favorably of the green sapote, as it comes distinctly into the same
class of sweetish, smooth, tender, pulpy fruits. There is no astringency or un-
pleasant aftertaste whatever, so that none of the curing difficulties of the
persimmons would be encountered. On the outside the fruits are a pleasing
yellowish green color, more or less russeted at either end. The flesh inside is
yellow, but with a reddish or brownish tinge, not as yellow as some of the
Japanese persimmons nor as dark as others. There are many varieties of the
green sapote in Guatemala, those of the Coban district being distinctly superior
to those found in the markets of the city of Guatemala.” (Cook.)

38478. (No notes.) 38480. Large, top shaped.

38479. Small, heart shaped. 38481. Heart shaped.
For an illustration of the fruit of the green sapote, see Plate X,

136 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38482. Dzrosprros kaki L. f. Diospyracez. Persimmon.

From Sunnylands, Bermuda. Presented by Mr. Theodore Outerbridge,
through Mr. Peter Bisset, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received
June 9, 1914.

“Cuttings of a variety bearing annually about 50 staminate flowers to one
pistillate; therefore it should prove a valuable pollinator for planting in or-
chards of kaki persimmons, if the plants maintain this feature, as up to the
present time a great loss in fruit is incurred yearly in these orchards from lack
of pollination. The fruit borne by the parent tree is said to be of good size
and quality.” (Bisset.)

38483. Diosprros piscotor Willd. Diospyraceze. Mabola.

From Hamilton, Bermuda. Presented by Mr. T. M. Dill, through Mr. Peter
Bisset, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 9, 1914.
“Scions from a tree growing in the garden of Mr. T. M. Dill, Hamilton,
Bermuda.” (Bisset.)

38484 and 38485. Horprum pDISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. Poacer.
Barley.

Presented by Mr. J. B. Jackson, American consul, Aleppo, Syria. Received
June 2, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Jackson.

38484. ‘No particular name is applied locally to this variety except
‘white’ barley. The qualities possessed are unknown here. The mar-
ket price for this and the black variety is the same.”

38485. “No particular name is applied locally to this variety except
‘black’ barley. According to dealers the black barley is very hard and
resists against insects for two or three years, and even longer if kept
in dry places. The qualities possessed are unknown here. The market
price for this and the white variety is the same.”

38486. BomBycopENDRON VIDALIANUM (Naves) Merr. and Rolfe.
(Thespesia campylosiphon Vidal.) Malvaces. Lanutan.

From Lamao, Bataan, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. P. J. Wester,
horticulturist, Division of Horticulture, Lamao Experiment Station. Re-
ceived June 4, 1914.

“Seed of the lanutan, a tree valuable for its wood, and also quite orna-
mental, with large white flowers having a red center, shaped like those of the
tropical Hibiscus rosasinensis, about 7 inches in diameter. It is probably too
tender for Florida.” ( Wester.)

38487 and 38488.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for
the Department of Agriculture. Received May 27, 1914. Quoted notes
by Mr. Meyer.

838487. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Malacez. Hawthorn.

From Taianfu, Shantung, China. Collected March 20, 1914.

“(No. 47b.) A sample of fine large Chinese hawthorn fruits. Excellent
for jellies, preserves, ete. Price locally 5 to 7 cents (Mexican) per catty
(16 ounces). Grafted trees and scions sent of this variety under No.
1209 [S. P. I. No. 38176], which see for description.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 137

88487 and 38488—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
- 38488. THLADIANTHA DUBIA Bunge. Cucurbitacee.

From Peking, China. Collected April 18, 1914.

“(No. 1217.) Tubers of a climbing cucurbitaceous plant, producing yel-
low flowers followed by fruits the size of hen’s eggs, which become scarlet
when fully ripe. The Chinese plant the roots of male and female plants
close together so as to insure a bountiful supply of fruits. The roots of
male plants are said to be large and elongated, while those of the female
plants are small and round.”

38489. TricHOsSANTHES KIRILOWU Maxim. Cucurbitacee. Gourd.

From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received at the Plant Intro-
duction Field Station, Chico, Cal., May 25, 1914.

.“ (No. 1218. April 28, 1914.) Tubers of a rare gourd, cultivated as an orna-

mental perennial. The fruits Are also used for medicinal purposes, when dried.

Chinese name Kua li.” (Meyer.)

38490. Horprum vu“tcare L. Poacez. Barley.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. John D. O’Rear, American min-
ister, La Paz. Received June 9, 1914.

“Seeds of the barley generally grown over the whole Bolivian highlands, and
of which, as far as I have been able to ascertain, no other varieties are used.
It is planted, and in most cases the Indians forget all about it until time to
_reap the harvest. To plant it, the ground is tilled in a primitive manner and as
the seed is thrown in, it is covered with about half an inch of dirt, this being
_ done especially to keep the birds from eating the seed. The planting is done
here in the early spring and the crop reaped in the autumn, but in many parts
of the country it is planted the year round and always seems to produce equally
well. Once planted, in some places it is watered daily, this producing the best
results, but in places where water is scarce the irrigation is left entirely to the
rains. The Indians very seldom use any fertilizers, excepting now and then a
little manure, and almost immediately after reaping a crop they begin to plow
‘and prepare the ground for another planting of seed. After four or five
years they allow the ground to rest for a year. The grass is used generally all
over the highlands as food for cattle and especially for horses and mules, when
it is dry, and the grain is also fed to cattle and used for human food. The
_ barley grows to a height of about 3 or 4 feet under ordinary circumstances here,
‘end it is allowed to dry thoroughly before it is cut. The thrashing is done by
allowing donkeys to tramp on it till the grain is thoroughly separated.”
(0O’Rear.)

38491 and 38492. Uimusspp. Ulmacee. Elm.
‘ From Cambridge, England. Presented by Mr. R. Irwin Lynch, Botanic
j Garden. Received June 9, 1914.
38491. Uxrmus Foriacea Gilib.

“ East Anglian elm.” (Lynch.)

“A tree 100 feet high, represented in Great Britain by several forms
varying in habit from slender, cone-shaped trees to beautifully pendu-
lous-branched ones. The typical form is a pyramidal tree, at least up
to middle age, the branches often corky, sometimes extremely so; young

shoots almost or quite without down in the adult tree, slender. Leaves

138 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38491 and 38492—Continued.

obliquely oval or ovate, doubly toothed, narrowing at the apex to a
shortish point, very unequal at the base (one side of the blade being
tapered, the other rounded or semicordate), 13 to 4 inches long, 1 to 2
inches wide (on vigorous shoots considerably larger), upper surface
glossy green and smooth, lower surface downy only in the vein axils or
along the midrib; stalk one-fourth to half an inch long; veins in 10 to 138
pairs. Flowers crowded in dense clusters close to the leafless shoot.
Fruit oval or obovate, smooth, one-half to five-eighths of an inch long,
notched at the top, with the seed close to the notch. Native of Europe
and western Asia, and one of the two undisputed species of British elms.
The other, U. montana, is amply distinguished by the seed being in the
middle of the fruit, by the very downy shoots and much larger, downy
leaves. The common elm, U. campestris, differs in its rounder leaf, .
downy all over beneath and rough above. The usual autumn color is
yellow.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 2, p. 618.)

38492. ULMUS HOLLANDICA VEGETA (Loud.) Rehder.

“The Huntingdon elm.” (Lynch.)

“This fine elm, according to information given to Loudon by Mr. John
Wood, of Huntingdon, in 1836, was raised in the nursery of his firm about
the middle of the eighteenth century from seed gathered in Hinching-
brook Park. It is, no doubt, a hybrid between U. montana [U. scabra
Miller] and U. nitens [U. glabra Miller], and, like many hybrid trees, is
of remarkably vigorous growth. One of the largest of all elms, it reaches
100 feet in height, forming a thick, short trunk 5 or 6 feet in diameter
with ascending branches. Leaves up to 5 or 6 inches long, more than
half as wide, smooth above and downy beneath only in the leaf axils.
Fruit oval, up to seven-eighths of an inch long, the seed not reaching to
the notch at the top. This last character and its less downy leaves dis-
tinguish it from U. major, of presumably the same parentage. The veins,
too, are more Rumerous (14 to 18 pairs) than in U. major. According
to Elwes it has the defect of splitting in the trunk, due to its habit of
forking low down. This, however, can be prevented by timely pruning.
The tree produces suckers.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in
the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 621.) .

38493 to 38495.

From Chiengrai, Siam. Presented by Dr. W. T. Lyon, Overbrook Hospital.
Received June 4, 1914. Quoted notes by Dr. Lyon.
88493 and 38494. Oryza sativa L. Poaceer. Rice.
388493. ‘“ Kow chow, Siamese name, This bears a little heavier
than Kow san [S. P. I. No. 38494]. Is white and has very hard
kernels, and resembles American rice very much. About 18 varie-
ties are grown here in North Siam.”
38494. “ Kow san, Siamese name. Is very glutinous and is pre-
pared by steaming; the kernels are very sticky. The fields are not
measured in acres like ours in America, but are measured by
baskets. A field planted to Kow san, which requires 4 baskets
to plant, will yield from 400 to 450 baskets.”
38495. GossyPIuM sp. Malvacez. Cotton.
“This was grown at Chiengkum about 60 miles from here, near the
French Indo-China border.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 139

38496 and 38497. Erioporrya sapontca (Thunb.) Lindl. Malacez.

4 Early loquat.

: From Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen, Rome, Italy. Received June
10, 1914. Quoted notes by Dr. Eisen.

38496. “From Naples, Italy. Seeds of a large plum-shaped loquat.
Very early; ripe April 1. Extraordinarily sweet; seeds variable and
not in conformity with the fruit. This is the earliest in the market
and quite remarkable as to size and quality.”

38497. “From Boscotrecase, Italy. Giant loquat. Very finest quality
and largest size. Of bright deep-orange color, seeds round. The tree
is said to be an enormous bearer and of the very best quality. May
1 to 24.”

38498. SynecantTuus FiBprosus H. Wendland. Pheenicacez.
Uchul palm.
From Senahu, Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry. Received June 11, 1914.

“Ripe fruits red. Collected May 20, 1914. A slender, graceful, pinnate-
leaved palm reaching 15 feet in height, with large, open inflorescences bearing
beautiful bright-red fruits the size of a large cherry. Grows in cool, damp
mountain-side forests in the Senahu district at an altitude of 2,000 to 4,000
feet.” (Cook.)

38499 to 38514.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the Director of the Botanic Garden.
Plants received May 27, 1914.

38499. CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (Christm.) Swingle. Rutacezx.
No. 2. Djeroek citroen basar.
38500 and 88501. CUDRANIA JAVANENSIS Trecul. Moraceer.
38500. No. 5.

“This climbing thorny shrub can be utilized for hedges. Fruit
edible, of a pleasant taste. The root furnishes a yellow dye.”
(Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants.)

38501. No. 6.
38502 to 38508. Cirrus spp. Rutacez,

38502. CriTRUS MEDICA L, Citron.
No. 7. Var. genuina Engl. (Djeroek citroen.)
38503. CITRUS AURANTIUM L, Bitter orange.

No. 9. (Djeroek manis.)
38504. Citrus HysTRIx DC.

No. 10. (Djeroek peoroet.)

“A wild species whose fruit is used for washing hair and bleach-
ing clothes.” (H. N. Whitford, Forests of the Philippines.)

aN tree 15 meters in height and 15 to 20 cm. in diameter, wood
yellowish, fibrous, with very hard grain, good for making tool
handles, and for joinery and cabinetwork.” (Lanessan, Plantes
Utiles des Colonies Francaises.)
38505. CiTrus PAPAYA Hassk,

No. 11. (Dijeroek papaya.)

140 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38499 to 38514—Continued.

38506 to 38508. CITRUS AURANTIUM L. Bitter orange.
38506. No.12. (Djeroek pandan.) 38508. No. 15. (Dje-
38507. No.14. (Djeroek balie.) roek balie.)

38509 and 38510. SrveRINIA BUXxIFOoLIA (Poir.) Tenore. Rutacex,
(Atalantia buxifolia Oliv.)

38509. No.16. One plant. 38510. No.17. One plant.
38511. ATALANTIA MONOPHYLLA DC. Rutacex.
No. 20. Var. genuina Hochr.

“A large shrub or small tree, native to India, Ceylon, Burma, Siam,
and Indo-China, usually spiny; leaves glabrous or sometimes pubescent,
i to 3 inches long; petioles short, ‘slightly or not at all winged; flowers
borne in axillary panicles; calyx irregularly lobed, split to the base on
one side; petals usually 4, stamens 8, the filaments connate and form-
ing a completely closed tube; ovary 3 to 5 celled; fruit from one-half
to three-fourths of an inch in diameter, with skin like a lime, globose,
with several cells (generally 4), each usually containing one seed and
filled with pulp vesicles, making the fruit much like a miniature orange.
This tree, still little known outside of India and Ceylon, the type of the
genus Atalantia, is one of the promising species for trial as a stock on
which to graft other citrus fruits and also for use in breeding new
types of citrus fruits. The fruits yield an oil which in India is con-
sidered a valuable application in chronic rheumatism.” (W. T. Swingle.
In Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.)

38512. DIOSPYROS PEREGRINA (Gaertn.) Guerke. Diospyracez.
(Diosnyros embryopteris Pers.)

No. 21.

See S. P. I. No. 33567 for previous introduction and description.
38513 and 38514. Garcrnta KIDIA Roxb. Clusiacez.

38513. No. 23. One plant. 38514. No. 24. One plant.

“ Toung-tha-lai. An evergreen tree 50 to 70 by 20 to 30 by 5 to 6
feet. Berry the size of a small lime, globular ovoid, dark purple
brown, much depressed at the apex, terminated by a nipple-shaped
protuberance on which the thick and short-styled stigma rests. Fre-
quent in the moister upper mixed and is the tropical forests all
over Burma from Chittagong, Pegu, and Martaban down to Tenas-
serim and the Andamans. Flowers in March to May, fruits May
to June. Shade loving. Substratum permeable sandstone and meta-

* morphic. Wood white, turning yellowish, rather heavy, coarseiy

fibrous, loose grained, very perishable. Yields inferior gamboge.”
(Vesque, Guttifere.)

38515 and 38516. CHamarporEA spp. Pheenicacee.

From Senahu, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Collected by Mr.

O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 11, 1914
Quoted notes by Mr. Cook.

38515. CHAMAEDOREA SD. Canquib palm.

“A handsome dwart, finely pinnate-leaved palm, growing in the deep

shade of mountain forests and dry protected hillsides in. the Senahu

district at an altitude of 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Grows up to 3 feet in

5 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. . Wat

| ele and 38516—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. O. F. Cook.)

height. Shows wide range of adaptability to flourish under moist
forest conditions as well as dry hillsides exposed to considerable dry
weather. It is specially attractive as a household or table palm.”

38516. CHAMAEDOREA ERNESTI-AUGUSTI H. Wendland.
Shella-accum palm.
“A smail, handsome, slender-stemmed, simple-leaved palm, growing in
the moist mountain forests of the Senahu district at an altitude of
2,500 feet. Suitable for greenhouse and household cultivation.”

$8517 to 38522.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Horace G. Knowles, Incaoro
Mines Company. Received May 26, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Knowles.

38517. Zea MAys L. Poacee. Corn.
“ Cuzco.”
38518. CrrrULLUs vuLGARIS Schrad. Cucurbitacee. Watermelon.

“These seeds were taken from small melons resembling somewhat in
size, flavor, and color of flesh the Princess Marie and Roumanian melon.”

38519. CucuMIS MELO L. Cucurbitacer, Muskmelon.

“Seeds from the largest muskmelon or cantaloupe I ever saw. It
weighed about 15 pounds and the flavor was very good. It can be con-
sidered the other extreme in size to that of the watermelon [S. P. IL.
No. 38518].”

38520 to 38522. FRAGARIA CHILOENSIS (L.) Duchesne. Rosacee.
Strawberry.

“T have been very much impressed with the firmness and keeping
quality of the Bolivian strawberry. To reach this market they have
to make a long and hard trip on burros, and after that I have kept them
for two weeks in good condition. It occurred to me that they might be
crossed with some of our berries and impart to them some of their firm-
ness and keeping quality. They are longer than our berries, and the
color is light flesh, with shade of yellow, not as pretty as our deep-red
varieties. The white one with cream tint [S. P. I. No. 38520] was
curious because of its color and also its flower, which was quite distinct
from that of our wild strawberry.”

38523. Mepicaco sativa L. Fabacee. Alfalfa.
_ From Mamouret ul Aziz (Harput), Turkey. Presented by Mr. William W.
Masterson, American consul. Received May 28 and June 9, 1914.

“ These ite were procured last season near a mountain village some six
a away.” (Masterson.)

38524. ACACIA VEREK Guill. and Per. Mimosaceew. Gum arabic.

td From Khartum, Sudan. Presented by Mr. 8S. A. Wood, Assistant Director of
Forests, Department of Agriculture and Forests. Received June 13, 1914.

“This tree produces the true gum arabic of commerce. It thrives best in a
dry climate, with a maximum rainfall of 21 inches and a dry period of no
rain for several months. Any soil will suit it. The tree as it grows out here
is fit for tapping in the fifth year after sowing.” (Wood.)

= Distribution—The Senegambia region of Upper Guinea on the west coast of
Africa, and in the Nile Valley in Nubia.

142 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38525 and 38526. Annona spp. . Annonacee.

From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr. I. B. Pole Evans,
chief, Division of Botany, Department of Agriculture. Received June
11, 1914.

38525. ANNONA SENEGALENSIS Pers. Anona.

“Fresh seeds collected by Dr. Medley Wood, of the Natal Herbarium,
Durban.” (Pole Evans.)

“Annona senegalensis Pers. is remarkably variable, occurring some-
times as a small shrub less than a meter high, and sometimes as a large
tree. The flowers are 6 petaled, with the inner petals narrow, connivent,
their tips meeting above the center of the gynecium. The seeds are
small, oblong, hard, smooth, and glossy, with relatively large caruncles
at the base, Somewhat like those of A. cornifolia and A. nutans of south-
ern Brazil and Paraguay. It is possible that the species A. senegalensis
as now understood may be found to be composed of several species.”
(Safford, Classification of Annona.)

38526. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Miller. Cherimoya.

“Seeds of the cultivated variety grown by Mr. Trollope, Wonder-
boom, Pretoria, Pretoria district. Although of fair size, it is not abnor-
mal by any means, as fruits up to 21 pounds in weight are not altogether
uncommon. The variety in question is unnamed and was grown from
seed of a specimen brought to Durban from India, which country may
be set down as the home of the fruit. The custard-apple has a very
wide range in South Africa; it is grown successfully in the warmer
districts of the Transvaal, Natal, and Cape Provinces, and may be
found from Louis Trichardt in the north to the district of George on
the south coast. Propagation is simple, as the tree grows readily from
seed, but (as in the case of most other fruits) it can not be depended
upon to reproduce ‘itself true from seed; recourse therefore is had to
grafting, and this is accomplished usually by much the same method
as the Western Province farmer employs in grafting his grapevines; the
scions are inserted in the stocks and the whole covered over with soil.
It appears to be immaterial whether the grafting is done below, on a
level with the surface, or above the ground, as long as the scion is
covered and kept fairly moist for the first week or two. From what
may be gathered from Indian writers on the subject, it would appear
that the custard-apple tree has a decided weakness for growing out of
cracks and crannies in rocks, old walls, and other similar situations.
Possibly in the wild state this may be the case, and so, assuming the

. correctness of this statement, one is prepared to read that ‘a deep stony
soil is generally suitable, but alluvial produces good specimens.’ From
what the writer has seen in South Africa, both the best-grown trees
and the finest fruit are produced in the deep free loams, such as may be
found along the Magaliesberg Mountains in the Transvaal and in any
other parts both of the Cape and Natal. It is necessary, however, for
the tree to succeed that a frostless situation be selected in which to
plant it; that plenty of room be allowed for the spread of its roots and
branches; and that it receive such attention with the pruning shears
and cultivator as is meted out to any other fruit tree when planted in
orchard form. When single trees are grown in a garden it may be
possible to afford them plenty of liquid cow manure, and to this par-
ticular dressing they seem to respond more readily than to any other.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 143

88525 and 38526—Continued.

‘ In the case,of a small plantation, this system would be more difficult to
“ft carry out, but in case cow manure were obtainable it should certainly
be used and a complete fertilizer applied biennially. The custard-apple
is supposed to be one of those fruits for which a taste must be ac-
quired.” (Agricultural Journal of the Union of South Africa, vol. 6, no.
2, p. 278.)

38527. Axeurires rorpii Hemsley. Euphorbiacee. Tung tree.

From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky. Re-
ceived June 3, 1914.

38528 and 38529. ‘Triticum agstivum L. Poacee. Wheat.
, (Triticum vulgare Vill.)
From Johannesburg, Transvaal, Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy.
Received June 11, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Davy.

38528. “ Gluyas Early. One of the two useful wheats now grown here.”

38529. ‘“ Wolkoren. One of the two useful wheats now grown here.”

38530 to 38532. Oryza sativa L. Poaceze. Rice.

From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. Lester W. Collins,
vice and deputy consul in charge, who secured it from Mr. C. A. Ban-
croft, Science and Agriculture Department. Received June 8, 1914.
Quoted notes from Mr. Bancroft. —

38530. “Hill or Upland rice No. 6 (H6). Introduced in 1902 from
Ceylon. Appearance vigorous. Stooling good. Growth spreading, 2
to 3 feet in height. Grain shape, long; paddy color, pale straw;
husking good. Comes to maturity in six months. Milling qualities
good and well adapted for making both white and brown rice. Ina
series of tests extending over nine years (1905 to 1913, inclusive) the
mean results are as follows: Bags (120 pounds) paddy per acre, 38.9.”

38531. “ Ordinary or Lowland rice No. 75 (O75). Eastern name Sura
dhani. Has been cultivated at the experimental fields since 1905.
Appearance vigorous, stooling freely. Growth spreading, 2 to 3 feet
height. Grain shape, long; paddy color, pale straw; husking easy.
Comes to maturity in six months. Milling qualities good and well
adapted for making both white and brown rice. In a series of tests
extending over nane years (1905 to 1913, inclusive) the mean results
are as follows: Bags (120 pounds) paddy per acre, 38.9. This variety
is at present in demand by the East Indians, in whose hands the
greater part of the rice cultivation of this colony is.”

38532. ‘“ Demerara Creole. This variety, which was probably brought
from the East by the indentured Indians, many years back, is the
most extensively cultivated. It has been cultivated in the colony for
a number of years. Growth spreading, 2 to 3 feet in height. Grain
shape, long; paddy color, pale straw; husking easy. Comes to ma-
turity in six months. Milling qualities good but not quite up to H6
[S. P. I. No. 38530] and O75 [S. P. I. No. 38531]. In a series of tests
extending over nine years (1905 to 1913, inclusive), the mean results
are as follows: Bags (120 pounds) paddy per acre, 37.”

144 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38533. Hotcus sorenum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.) .
From Victoria, Kamerun, German West Africa. Pachented by the director
of the experiment station. Received June 1, 1914.
Gabli killirom. Sown in the rainy season. Seed from the Mora residency in
the German lands near Lake Chad.

38534 to 38536.

From Marionofka, Seytler, Crimea, Russia. Procured by Mr. E. Brown,
of the Bureau of Plant Industry, from Mr. Christian Fey. Received
June 3, 1914. .

38534. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Poacez. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“Semihard winter wheat.” (C. R. Bail.)
38535 and 38536. HorpDEUM spp. Poaceer. Barley.
38535. HorDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl,
Two-rowed barley.
38536. HorRDEUM VULGARE L,
Six-rowed barley.

38537. CHRYSANTHEMUM sp. Asteracee.
From Liverpool, England. Presented by Joseph Gardner & Sons. Re-
‘ceived June 6, 1914.
Sample of Asiatic pyrethrum.

38538. PrycuosperMa cGraciuis Labill. Phceenicacez. Palm.
From Belize, British Honduras. Procured by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the
Bureau of Plant Industry, from the Belize Botanical Station. Received

June 12, 1914.

“No. 1. Small species. April 19, 1914. A cespitose pinnate-leaved palm
12 to 15 feet high, growing in the Belize Botanic Garden about 10 miles from
the mouth of the Belize River. Probably suitable for cultivation in Florida
and California. The pinne are broader than those of Seaforthia elegans, and
more broadly truncate at the ends. The infiorescence has simple branches
covered with a rusty tomentum.” (Cook.)

38539 and 38540. SrarorTHIA ELEGANS R. Brown. Pheenicacee.
(Ptychosperma elegans Blume.) Palm.

From Livingston, Department of Izabal, Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F.
Cook, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 12, 1914. Quoted
notes by Mr. Cook.

38539. “No. 2. Large fruit. April 21, 1914. From a tree with larger
seeds than No. 3 [S. P. I. No. 38540].

38540. “No.3. Small-fruited form. A small palm, 10 to 15 feet high;
trunk 4 inches thick, bearing large clusters of coral-red fruits about the
size of thorn-apples (Crataegus) and having exactly the same taste.”

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38 41 and 38542. Sryrtoma spp. Pheenicacee. Palm.
From Belize, British Honduras. Procured by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the
; } Bureau of Plant Industry, from the Belize Botanical Station. Hand-
gome fan-leaved palms growing in the Belize Botanic Garden about
10 miles from the mouth of the Belize River ; received June 12, 1914.

38541. Sryroma paciFica (Seem. and Wendl.) O. F. Cook.
(Pritchardia pacifica Seem. and Wendl.)

No. 4. “Probably suitable only for extreme southern Florida.”
', (Cook.)

38542. STYLOMA THURSTONII (Muell. and Drude) O. F. Cook.
(Pritchardia thurstonii Muell. and Drude.)
No. 5.
88543. CHAMAEDOREA GRAMINIFOLIA H. Wendland. Pheenicacex.
Palm.
From Lanquin, Department of Alta Verapaz, Guaterala. Collected by
Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 12, 1914.
“No. 6. Collected May 7, 1914. Nearly ripe seeds. A small, stoloniferous,
slender-stemmed, finely pinnate-leaved palm growing at the summits of very

ky hills and cliffs, after leaving Lanquin on the road to Chiacum. Alti-
tnde, about 3,000 feet.” (Cook.)

3 8544 to 38547.
Collected on the Roosevelt expedition to South America by Mr. Leo E.

Miller, of the American Museum of Natural History, New York City.
Received June 9, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Miller.

38544 to 38546. Zea mays L. Poacee. Corn.
38544. “No. 1. Upper Gy Parana River, Brazil. Corn received
e from the Panetes, or Powetes, Indians on the upper Gy Parana

(Machabo) River, Brazil, South America. This tribe of Indians
was absolutely unknown. I was the first person to come in
contact with them. The Gy Parana flows into the Madeira.
March, 1914.”

38545. “No. 2. October, 1913. Forty-day corn from southern
Argentina, said to mature within 40 days of planting.”

38546. “No.3. October, 1913. Corn from extreme southern Argen-
tina. Said to grow in cold climate; requires five months to
mature.”

38547. LecyTHIS USITATA Miers. Lecythidacez. Paradise nut.

“No. 4. May, 1914. Nuts from the lower Amazon. Comparatively
rare, considered better, and more expensive than ‘ Brazil nuts.’ Trees
are said to produce within three years. Requires marshy or swampy
ground in hot locality.”

38548 to 38567.
From Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant

Industry. Received June 18, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr, Cook, unless
otherwise indicated.

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146 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38548 to 38567—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. O. F. Cook.)

388548. SoLANUM MURICATUM Aiton. Solanacee. Pepino.
“ June 6, 1914. Antigua, Guatemala.”

“According to Wercklé, the unripe fruits of this species under the
name pepino mango are eaten cooked like pumpkins, and when ripe form
a very good salad. It appears to be native to Guatemala, but in Costa
Rica, where it is also called manguena, it is met with only in a state of
cultivation.” (Pittier, Plantes Usuales de Costa Rica.) :

Cuttings and rooted plants.

38549 to 38564. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Lauracee. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

38549. “No.1. From Antigua, Department of Sacatepeques, Guate-
mala. Cuttings from a large spreading tree, 35 feet high, growing
behind the Hotel Casa de Rojas. Altitude 5,000 feet. At this time
(June 6) the tree carried a large crop of mature fruit. The fruit
was large (84 inches in diameter), round, and hard shelled. The
outer skin was smooth and of a pleasing dark-green color. The
flesh was thick, firm, pale yellow near the seed, becoming yellow-
ish green toward the surface. Flavor excellent. Seed medium
large.”

38550 to 38564.

Hard-shelled avocados from the market, city of Guatemala, Guate-
mala.

38550. ‘No.1. Round type, 10 cm. long by 9 cm. in diameter.
Surface green, smooth. Shell thick. Flesh firm, pale yel-
lowish green near seed, becoming darker toward surface.
Seed large.”

38551. ‘No. 2. Round green type with rather smooth outer
surface thick; tough shell. Flesh pale, whitish, firm? seed
large. Fruit measured about 10.5 cm. long by 9.5 cm. in
diameter.”

38552. “No. 3. Fruit had thick flesh of a bright-yellow color,
much superior in attractiveness to Nos. 1 and 2 [S. P. I.
Nos. 38550 and 38551]. Fruit measured 10.5 cm. long by
9.5 cm. in diameter, shell less than 2 mm. thick, but fairly firm.
Outer surface rather smooth. Seed smaller than Nos. 1 and 2.

38553. “No. 4. Fruit with very rough outer surface, green,
slightly longer than broad. Flesh superior to any of the
others. Shell thick and hard. Seed rather small. Fruit
measures about 10.5 cm. long by 9.5 em. in diameter.”’

38554. “No. 5. Fruit round, green, very rough-skinned, shell
extremely hard and thick (4 to 5 mm.). Flesh pale greenish
white around seed, becoming darker toward outer shell. Seed
zvather large. Fruit measured about 8.5 cm, long by 9 em. wide.
Flat on both ends.”

38555. “No. 6. Fruit green, rather smooth on surface, not so
large as No. 5 [S. P. I. No. 38554], but of similar shape.
Shell thick. Flesh pale greenish white near the seed, becom-
ing darker toward the skin; rather thin but firm. Seed large.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 147

38548 to 38567—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. O. F. Cook.)

88556. “No. 7. —ruit oval, outer surface very smooth, pleas-
ing dark-green color. Shell thick. Flesh thick, firm, pale
greenish white near the seed, becoming darker toward the
shell. Fruit measured 10.5 cm. long by 9 cm. in diameter.
Seed rather small.”

38557. ‘‘No. 8. This was the largest fruit seen in the market.
Obovate, outer skin purplish, smooth, 12 cm. (5 inches) long
by 10.5 cm. in diameter. Shell thick. Flesh thick, firm, pale
greenish white near the seed, becoming darker toward the sur-
face. Seed large.”

38558. ‘No.9. Large purplish, smooth-skinned type like No. 8
[S. P. I. No. 38557], but slightly smaller. Seed about the
same size. Flesh not so thick.”

88559. “No. 10. Fruit round, flat topped, purplish, outer sur-
face rough. Shell thick. Flesh pale greenish near the seed,
becoming darker toward the surface. Seed large. Fruit 8
em. long by 9 cm. in diameter.”

38560. “No. 11. Fruit flattest seen at market. Length, 7.5
em.; diameter, 9 em. Purplish in color; surface rough ; shell
thick. Flesh pale greenish near the seed, becoming darker
toward the surface. Seed large.”

88561. ‘No. 12. Fruit purplish, rough, nearest round; measur-
ing 8 cm. each way. Shell thick. Flesh pale greenish near
the seed, becoming darker toward the surface. Seed large.”

38562. ‘No. 138. Fruit obovate, 10.5 cm. long by 9.5 cm. in
diameter. Surface rough. Shell not so thick as others.
Flesh thick, firm, pale greenish near the seed, becoming darker
toward the surface. Seed small. This fruit would be very
desirable if the shell were thicker.”

38563. “No. 14. Fruit pear shaped, purplish, slightly longer
than No. 38562. Shell thick (8 to 4 mm.). Flesh yellowish in
color at the middle, but the greenish layer under the shell is
quite deep. Proportion of flesh in this type is greater than in
the round forms. Seed very small.”

38564. “No. 15. Fruit pear shaped, purplish, about same size
as No. 14 [S. P. I. No. 38563]; shell not so thick. Flesh yel-
lowish at the middle, but the greenish layer under the shell is
quite deep. Proportion of flesh in this type is greater than in
the round forms. Seed very small.” :

88565. HYMENAEA COURBARIL L. Cesalpiniacee. Guapinol.

“From the market of the city of Guatemala, June, 1914. Altitude, 5,000
feet. A handsome tree with curious compound leaves, consisting of only
two leaflets, comparable to Bauhinia, but not united. Thick, woody shells
of large pods contain a resin and are burned by the Indians like torches.
Said also to be used in the manufacture of varnish. The seeds are
packed in a thick layer of grayish powdery substance like licorice root,
having a somewhat similar sweetish taste. Commonly eaten, and the
pods are often sold in the markets.”

Distribution.—From southern Mexico through Central America and the
northern part of South America to Brazil.

148 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38548 to 38567—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. O. F. Cook.)
38566. ACHRADELPHA VIRIDIS (Pittier) O. F. Cook. Sapotacex.
(Calocarpum viride Pittier.)
“Inferior variety from the market of the city of Guatemala.”

See S. P. I. Nos. 38478 to 38481. for previous introductions and de-
scription.
38567. CHAYOTA EDULIS Jacq. Cucurbitacee, Chayote.
(Sechium edule Sw.)

“ Thin-skinned variety of chayote from the market of the city of Guate-
mala.”

38568. Erioporrya zaponica (Thunb.) Lindl. Malacese. Loquat.

From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut. Received June 20,
1914.

“Tanaka loquat. An excellent variety of fruit, with very firm flesh of a
yellow color. Stands transportation for a period of one week. In Algeria the
seeds give varieties superior to the original type, furnishing interesting varie-
ties for the market.” (Trabut.)

See S. P. I. No. 8890 for description of the original introduction of this
variety from Japan into the United States.

38569 and 38570. Hotcus sorcHum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.).

From Victoria, Kamerun, German West Africa. Presented by the director
of the Experiment Station. Received June 1, 1914. Quoted notes by the
director.

‘“* Seed from the Mora residency in the German lands near Lake Chad.”
38569. ‘“ Gabli nialgo. Sown at the rainy season.”

88570. ‘“ Massaggoa adjagama. For the manufacture of firkiboden this
variety is preferred. It is planted after the rainy season.”

38571 to 38576. Rusus spp. Rosacee.
From Sibpur, near Calcutta, India. Presented by the Royal Botanic Gar-
dens. Received June 15, 1914.
388571. RUuBUS ALPESTRIS Blume.

Distribution.—A straggling shrub found on the temperate slopes of
the Himalayas at an altitude of 7,000 to 18,000 feet and also in Java.
38572. RUBUS ANDERSONI Hook. f.

Distribution.—A bramble from altitudes of 7,000 to 8,000 feet in the
Sikkim Himalayas.

38573. RUBUS CALYCINUS Wallich.

Distribution.—A creeping herbaceous perennial with simple reniform
leaves and scarlet fruits, usually with but few fruitlets, found in India
on the temperate slopes of the Khasi Hills at an altitude of 4,000 to
5,000 feet.

38574 RvuBUS NIVEUS Thunb.

See S. P. I. Nos. 32453, 33344, and 34334 for previous introductions and

description under the name R. lasiocarpus.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 149

88571 to 385'76—Continued.

“A large, spreading shrub; stems and branches glabrous, purple,
pendulous, and often rooting at the tips; prickles small, usually few.
Leaflets 5 to 11, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, lateral leaflets 14 to 24 inches,
terminal one rather larger, often lobed; upper surface green, glabrous,
lower white tomentose. Flowers dark pink, one-third to two-thirds of an
inch in diameter, crowded in small, tomentose panicles. Calyx lobes
tomentose inside and out, lanceolate, acute, longer than the petals.
Drupelets black, hoary. Throughout the Himalayas, 4,000 to 10,000
feet.” (Collett, Flora Simlensis.)

38575. RuUBUS PEDUNCULOSUS Don.
(Rubus niveus Wall.)

Distribution.—A large rambling bush found on the temperate slopes
of the Himalayas at an altitude of 6,000 to 10,000 feet, from Kashmir to
Bhutan in northern India.

“A deciduous shrub, with very stout, erect, biennial stems, 1 to 13
inches thick and in vigorous plants 4 to 6 yards high, covered with a
soft, thick, velvety down, and sprinkled over with minute prickles.
- Leaves 6 to over 12 inches long, composed of 3 to 5 leaflets. Side leaflets
about half the size of the terminal one, stalkless or nearly so, obliquely |
ovate, coarsely and doubly toothed, slightly hairy above, covered with a
close white felt beneath, and with silvery hairs on the veins; terminal
leaflets ovate to roundish heart shaped, long stalked, from 3 to 5 inches
long and wide, in other respects the same as the side ones. Flowers
white or pale pink, half an inch across, the petals shorter than the
sepals. Fruits blue-black, small.

“ Native of western and central China, whence it was introduced about
1901; the species has, however, been known to botanists as far back as
1825 from plants growing on the Himalayas. The Chinese plants are
chiefly remarkable for their vigor; Mr. Wilson states that it is occasion-
ally 20 feet high. It is the most robust of all Rubi; hardy in Britain,
as may be seen by plants in the Kew collection.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, pp. 458-459.)

88576. RuBUS PANICULATUS Smith.
See S. P. I. No. 23870 for previous introduction and description.

“A rambling climber; prickles few, very small; branches tomentose.
Leaves simple, broadly ovate, 3 to 5 inches, usually cordate, long pointed,
more or less lobed, upper surface nearly glabrous, lower white tomentose.
Flowers white, in spreading, tomentose, terminal panicles. Calyx white
tomentose; lobes narrowly pointed, longer than the petals. Drupelets
black or dark purple. Temperate Himalayas, 3,000 to 7,000 feet.” (Col-
lett, Flora Simlensis.)

88577. Amycpaus persicA L. Amygdalacee. Peach.
. (Prunus persica Stokes.)
From Concepcion and Temuco, Chile. Presented by Mr. G. F. Arms, Con-
cepcion, Chile. Received June 15, 1914.
“ Seeds of a very late peach ripening in May, which would correspond to our
November.” (W. F. Wight.)

150 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38578. Prrsea AMERICANA Miller. Lauracez. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From Antigua, Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau
of Plant Industry. Received June 20, 1914.
“Seed of large round type (hard shelled), dark brown on outside, flesh cream
colored. Called ‘Antigua No. 8.’ Weight of fruit 2 pounds. June 7, 1914.”
(Cook.)

38579. TrrroLiuM REPENS L. Fabacez. Wild white clover.
From Chester, England. Procured from Mr. James Hunter. Received
April, 1914.

“An indigenous variety of white clover of Kentish origin which, owing to its
success in experiments made by the Armstrong College at Cockle Park, has
lately been much sought after. It is a very desirable variety of white clover,
is very permanent, and superior to the ordinary white Dutch clover, inasmuch
as one pound of seed of the wild variety seems to be as effective as two pounds
of the Dutch. It is well suited for pasture.” (Humnter.)

38580. ELEPHANTORRHIZA ELEPHANTINA (Burch.) Skeels. Mimo-
(Hlephantorrhiza burchellii Benth.) [ saceee.

From Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt
Davy, botanist, Agricultural Supply Association. Received June 19, 1914.

See S. P. I. Nos. 25941 and 313809 for previous introductions.

“The plants of this genus can hardly be said to grow to shrub size; they are
merely shrublets of annual growth, 1 to 2 feet high, from perennial roots.
Leaves bipinnate, with 6 to 8 pairs of pinne, each many foliate, the leaflets half
an inch long, obliquely linear. Racemes simple or branehed, many flowered, 2 to
4 inches long, rising from the axils of the lower leaves; the flowers shortly
pedicelled, one-sixth of an inch long, yellowish. Calyx 5-toothed. Petals 5,
free. Stamens 10, ovary sessile, many ovuled. Pod 6 to 8 inches long, 14 inches
wide, thin, with a persistent margin from which the valves dehisce separately.
E. elephantina is the only Cape species, being distinguished from the other, a
Transvaal plant, by its linear pointed leaflets. The huge roots are rich in
tannin, and were formerly used largely in colonial tanning, and are still pre-
ferred for the production of a certain color and quality not obtained with other
tanning materials. Its cultivation has not been attempted, and the natural
supply is insufficient to meet a large commercial demand.” (Sim, Forest Flora
of Cape Colony.)

38581 to 38583.

From Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received June 20 and 238, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Cook.
38581. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Lauracez. Avocado.

(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From Antigua, Guatemala. Fruit from tree described under S. P. I.
No. 38549.
38582. CHAMAEDOREA Sp. Phocenicacee, Pacaya palm.
From San Antonio, Guatemala.

“ June 5, 1914. Perhaps not the same species as the pacaya of Coban.
A somewhat smaller palm, with the pinne closer together and somewhat
broader.”

ipo eetares

Pa Guithon: Kalonasoine

gs APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 151

88581 to 38583—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. O. F. Cook.)

38583. PERSEA AMERICANA Miller. Lauracee., Avocado.
nA (Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From Antigua, Guatemala.
“Slightly pear shaped, hard shelled, flesh thick, firm. ‘Antigua No. 2.’
Collected June 6, 1914, in the market at Antigua. Surface green, rough;
shell thick; seed small.”

38584 to 38586. Prnniserum cLtaucum (L.) R. Brown. Poacee.
(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.) Pearl millet.

From Victoria, Kamerun, German West Africa. Presented by the director
of the experiment station. Received June 1, 1914. Quoted notes by the
director.

“Seed from the Mora residency in the German lands near Lake Chad. The
resident writes: ‘These species appear in all parts of the residency.’ For the
construction of firkiboden the Massaggoa adjagama [S. P. I. No. 38570] is pre-
ferred. The latter is only sowed after the rainy season, the others at the rainy
season.”

38584. “Argum breke. Planted during the rainy season.”
38585. “Argum matia. Planted during the rainy season.”
38586. “Argum moro. Sown during the rainy season.”

38587. Persea AMERICANA Miller. Lauracee. Avocedo.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Antigua, Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of
Plant Industry. Received June 26, 1914.

“Antigua No. 1. From the same tree as the bud wood [S. P. I. No. 38549].
June 6, 1914.” (Cook.)

. 38588. Cocoprs rivauis O. F. Cook. Phecenicacez. Palm.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. W. E. Hess, Agricultural
Experiment Station. Received June 16, 1914.

“Plants of the rarest and prettiest of Porto Rico palms. This species greatly
resembles in habit and appearance Geonoma gracilis, but has more leaflets.
At its type location it is growing on the bank of a stream, with the roots
in the water, and in another location some 8 miles distant in an apparently
dry limestone ravine; there are probably not more than a couple of dozen
specimens left, and among this less than half a dozen fruiting trees; being
of little value to the natives they are, when large enough, cut down for fence
posts.” (Hess.)

- $8589 to 38600.

From Cairo, Egypt. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Brown, horticulturist,
Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture, Gizeh, at the request of Prof. S. C.
Mason, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 15, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Brown, except as otherwise indicated.

38589 to 38591. Zra Mays L. Poacex, Corn.

38589. “Amricani (American).”

152 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

388589 to 38600—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. T. W. Brown.)
88590. ‘“ Beladi (Egyptian).”

“ Beladi is the earliest variety. It is short, with a thin stem
and a small cob and grain. It is a light cropper and ripens in less
than three months. The seed is yellow or white and round. It is
much grown near towns for human consumption.” (Foaden and
Fletcher, Textbook of Egyptian Agriculture.)

38591. “ Biltani.”

38592. HoLtcus sorcHuM L. Poacer, Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
* Tsnaui.,”
38593. ZBA MAYS L. Poacex. Corn.

“Nab el Gamal.”

“Neb el Gamel is the variety probably most extensively grown. It is
tall, thick stemmed, with a large cob and large, flat, translucent grains.
The name is given from a fancied resemblance of the grain to the tooth
of acamel. The yield is large, but it requires liberal manuring to produce
full crops. It is late in ripening, occupying the land about four months.”
(Foaden and Fletcher, Textbook of Egyptian Agriculture.)

38594. HoL_cus sorGHUM L. Poacer. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
“ Hwaiga,”
38595 to 38598. Zra Mays L. Poacez. Corn.
38595. “ Fayoumi.” 38596. “ Manpalawi.”

388597. ‘ Sinebra.” ;

“Resembles Neb el Gamel somewhat in habit, but is not so vigor-
ous. The cobs are smaller than Neb el Gamel, but larger than
Beladi. The grain is translucent.” (Foaden and Fletcher, Teat-
_ book of Egyptian Agriculture.)

38598. “ Hadari.”
38599. HoLcus sorcgHUM L. Poacer. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)
“ Saifi beladi rafeh (Thin Summer Egyptian).”
38600. Zra Mays L. Poacex. Corn.
“ Safra (yellow).”

38601. Crrevs TRIANGULARIS Miller. Cactacez. Pitaya.

From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of
the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received June 20, 1914.

“From the market, city of Guatemala. June, 1914. Pitaya, not pitahaya,
as in Porto Rico. Outer surface of fruit old rose in color, including flesh and skin.
Pulp of interior bright magenta, with more red than magenta (Ridgway No. 46),
but not so much as rosolane purple, and somewhat lighter than either, but ap-
pearing darker from the black seeds. The fiesh is not as dark as a purple beet,
but of nearly the same color. Taste is very pleasant, very slightly acid, not
unlike watermelon or like prickly pear fruits, but seeds delicate and thin walled,
so that they are readily chewed, like seeds of the fig. The pulp does not seem
sticky, but each seed is inclosed in a separate vesicle, purple like the pulp, but
apparently much more sticky, that adheres readily to the finger or to any dry
surface. This doubtless serves the purpose of attaching the seeds to tree
trunks, where the plants grow as epiphytes, or to walls.”

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914, 153

38602 to 38617.

From La Paz, Bolivia. Presented by Mr. Horace G. Knowles, Received
—s-: June 19, 1914. Tubers of the following; quoted notes by Mr. Knowles.
38602 to 38615. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanacez. Potato.

88602 to 38604. “Anco-choque (papa blanca de monda, white
potato without admixture with other variety).”

38602. A. 38603. B. 38604. C.
88605 to 38607. “ Chiar imilla (papa para caldo, potato for soup).”
38605. A. 38606. B. 38607.: C.

88608. ‘“ Mamani (papa de monda, potato of unmixed variety).”
88609. ‘“ Phinu (papa de mesa, table potato).”

38610. Purple potato, round. 38613. Dark purple, long.
38611. Reddish potato, round. 38614. White potato, small.
38612. Dark purple potato, round. 38615. Black potato.

38616. ULLucus TUBEROSUS Caldas. Basellacee. Ulluco.

“Ullucu papa lisa (smooth potato). Not a true potato, but Ullucus
tuberosus of the family Basellacez.”’

38617. SoLANUM TUBEROSUM L. Solanacex, Potato.
Purple, long bent.

38618 to 38632.

From Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt
Davy, botanist, Agricultural Supply Association. Received June 19,
1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Davy, except as otherwise indicated.

38618 to 38631. TriticuM spp. Poacez. Wheat.

38618 to 38621. TrRiTIcUM AESTIVUM L,
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

388618. ‘“Standerton Winter wheat. No. 14082.”

38619. “(No. 14084.) Potchefstroom White wheat. This re-
sembles the beardless Wit Wolkoren, but the glumes are
smooth and shiny. A few specimens can generally be found
in any field of wheat, but I have seen only one pure stand,
and that was on the farm of Mr. Dirk Nolte, Groot Marico.
Three seasons ago Mr. Nolte picked out a few ears from
among his other wheats and sowed them apart from the
others, harvesting the seed by itself. Last season he sowed
from the progeny about a bag of seed, and now has 30 to 40
bags, which will enable him to test its comparative yield and
milling qualities. This variety is sometimes known as Kaal-
kop, but this name applies equally to other sorts.” (Trans-
vaal Agricultural Journal, vol. 6, no. 22, p. 250, 1908.)

38620. ‘“(No. 14085.) Caledon Baard wheat.”
38621. ‘“(No. 14081.) Spring wheat.”
88622. TrRITICUM DURUM Desf.
“(No. 14087.) Apulia (durum),
‘88623. TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“(No. 14088.) Grimbeek’s Kleinkoren.”

154 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED, —

38618 to 38632—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. J. Burtt Davy.)
38624 and 38625. Triticum puRUM Desf.

38624. “(No. 14089.) Theunissen (durum). The Theunissen
shows an interesting transition from durum to soft type, which —
our millers think may make it useful in time.”

38625. “(No. 14090.) Medeah wheat.”

38626 to 38631. TriTIcUM AESTIVUM L.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

38626. ‘“(No. 14091.) Ecksteen wheat. Resembles the Wit
Kleinkoren [S. P. I. No. 38628], but is said to be some three
weeks earlier in coming to maturity.” (Transvaal Agricul- —

. tural Journal, vol. 6, no. 22, p. 250, 1908.)

38627. “(No. 14093.) Fourie wheat.”

88628. ‘“(No. 14094.) Wit Kleinkoren. <A short-stalked small-
eared, white, bearded, glabrous wheat. By many farmers
it is considered the best wheat of the country, though others
prefer the softer grained, beardless Wolkorens. On many
farms it was lost during the war and has not again been ob-
tained, but some plants are to be found in almost every wheat
field, and a few farmers have reestablished their stocks by
selecting two or three and growing them separately; these
farmers are now in a position to sell to their neighbors. The
plants of Kleinkoren are low of stature as compared with the
Wolkorens, hence the name Kleinkoren; the ears are smaller
and average fewer grains than in the Wolkorens, but it is evi-
dent from the great variation in size under similar conditions
that this fault could, to some extent at least, be improved
away. Kleinkoren is said to require much manure, and it is not
recommended for unmanured lands unless they are very rich.
In the Crocodile Valley it is usually grown on lands manured
with kraal manuré and cropped with the tobacco during the
previous summer.” (Transvaal Agriculiural Journal, vol. 6,
no. 22, p. 250, 1908.)

88629. ‘“(No. 14095.) Rooi Wolkoren. A beardless, tall-grow-
ing, heavy-headed variety, stooling well, i. e., producing a large
number of stalks from a single root; the grains run from 75 to
109 per ear; the outer glumes are densely clothed with brown-
ish red down, hence the name Wolkoren. This is the most
widely grown variety in the Marico and Crocodile Valleys, and
in the opinion of most farmers it divides honors with Klein-
koren as one of the two best wheats for these regions. For
poor and unmanured lands it is considered the best wheat
grown. The wol is considered objectionable, as it is said to
felt the sieves of the machines; in damp seasons it hinders the
drying out of the sheaves, as the moisture is retained longer
than on the smooth ears of the Kleinkorens.” (Transvaal Ag-
ricultural Journal, vol. 6, no. 22, p. 252, 1908.)

88630. “(No. 14096.) Gluyas Early wheat.”
38631. ‘“(No. 14097.) Australian Early wheat.”
88632. ERYTHRINA ZEYHERI Harvey. Fabacez.
“A very ornamental hardy herbaceous perennial. Flowers scarlet.”

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38633. Fervura sp. Aplaceeze. Asafetida.

From Teheran, Persia. Presented by Mr. Craig W. Wadsworth, American
consul general. Received June 19, 1914.

“Ferula, which produces the asafetida of commerce, growing in the neigh-
borhood of Meshed and Kerman. I wrote to the former place, but was unable
to obtain the seed; however, one of our missionaries at Meshed, with the as-
sistance of the British consul, succeeded in obtaining these roots.” . (Wads-
worth. )

38634 to 38637.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. Frederic W. Goding, Ameri-
can consul general. Received June 20, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr.
Goding.

38634. ACHRADELPHA MAMMOSA (L.) Cook. Sapotacez, Sapote.
(Lucuma mammosa Gaertn. f.)
For previous introductions and description, see 8. P. I. Nos. 35673 and
37813.
38635. ANNONA SQUAMOSA L. Annonacee, Sugar-apple.
“The fruit is the size of an orange, with pale-green skin, the markings
of which resemble dressed alligator hide. Within, the appearance and
taste resemble the other species. It grows on a bush found in the low
coastal districts of Ecuador.”

38636. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA (Cav.) Sendt. Solanacee.
Tree tomato.

“Seeds of a fruit locally called ‘Tomate de arbol,’ found growing in
the lowlands, but will stand a certain degree of frost. This tree tomato
grows on a tree of good proportions, about 10 feet high. The fruit, ovoid
in shape, about the size of a small peach, is of a bright reddish color; the
skin, the interior divisions of them, the seeds, and the taste are almost
identical with those of the ordinary tomato.”

38637. PRUNUS SALICIFOLIA H. B. K. Amygdalacee. Wild cherry.

“Seeds of a fruit locally called capulies, found growing in the low-
lands, but will stand a certain degree of frost. This wild cherry grows
on a large tree from which very hard lumber is made. It is said to be
proof against insect borers and is used extensively where a strong and
durable material is required. The fruit is pleasant to the taste.”

-

38638 to 38640. Perrsea americana Miller. Lauracee.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.) Avocado.
From Antigua, Guatemala. Collected by Mr. O. F. Cook, of the Bureau of
v Plant Industry. Received June 19, 1914.
From the same tree as the bud wood (S. P. I. No. 38549).
38638. No. 1. 38640. No. 3.
38639. No. 2.

38641 and 38642. Passirnora spp. Passifloracee.
Passion fruit.

From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Capt. H. R. Lemly, U. S. Army,
retired. Received June 24, 1914. Quoted notes by Capt. Lemly.

156 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88641 and 38642—Contd. (Quoted notes by Capt. H. R. Lemly.)

38641. PASSIFLORA MALIFORMIS L.

“Curuba. A vine, bearing fruit, yellow when ripe, saffron-colored pulp.
To be eaten with cream and sugar.

“This Curuba flourishes at this altitude, 9,000 feet, and a constant
temperature of about 60° F. in the shade. It ought to grow in the
United States.”

38642. PASSIFLORA LIGULARIS JUSS.
“Granadilla. Fruit of the passion vine; greenish yellow when ripe.”

38643. Mepricaco sativa L. Fabacez. Alfalfa.

From Tripoli, Africa. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi, Bogliasco, Genoa,
Italy. Received June 25, 1914.

“Var. khobezy. This variety grows larger and yields more foliage than the
ordinary type. It appears to be very common and the seed costs twice as much.
Experiments made at the Agricultural School of Portici have shown that it is
rather tender and will be fit only for Florida and southern California, perhaps
also for breeding purposes.” (Franceschi.)

38644. PiuKENETIA coNoPHORA Muell. Arg. Euphorbiacee.

From Victoria, Kamerun, German West Africa. Presented by the experi-
ment station. Received June 27, 1914.

Another oil fruit which springs from the creeping plant which is cultivated
everywhere in the Ossidinge district in the fields among maize and can be ob-
tained in great quantity was sent in to us also by Dr. Mansfield, district magis-
trate. Prof. Gilg determined the fruit as Plukenetia conophora. The thin-
shelled nut, about the size of a walnut, contains a firm, round,- hard, oily
kernel, loose in the shell. The kernel as well as the oil contains no harmful
substance, aS various experiments with animals show; it is used by the natives
as a cooking oil. It belongs also, like the linseed oil (to which it is very simi-
lar in other ways), to the drying oils. It will be very valuable as a substitute
for linseed oil, which is rising in price from year to year and which is a raw
product for linoleum and varnish making. The kernels without the shells
weigh 4 to 5 grams. The native name of the plant is Ngart. The fatty residue
contains 7.3 grams nitrogen—45.6 per cent protein. The investigation of the
oil gives the following data:

Specification. ee : | Linseed oils.
Qil content of the kernels} percent: 2 23252224 -2e2 ae as eae a eee ee 5358 [32.255 eee
Specifie weight of the oil atfaZjSrk of 7 Se A Bt ee re epee ee —0.934 | 0.930 to 0.934
Congealing point of oil “Cla Sie Pee Ses ise ee oe eee ee ee eee —33 —16 to —20
lodin number of the oil 2454: ~- OD BRP. 2.2. <Bonas-o ee se bee 778 170 to 202
Todi number ofthe free fatty acidS..s.c<2 5. oes see. ee eee eo ee eee 187.4 190 to 210
Saponification number .. 222222035. 6255. eee. Be ee eee 192 188 to 195
Refraction exponent at 17.5" C,- o). aoe wines oot ein ets aera See 1, 4830" | 52 Sone ce cemioeeae

(Adapted from K rause and Diesselhorst, Tropenpfianzer, vol. 13, p. 282, 1909.)

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 157

38645. Oxea roveotatTa E. Meyer. Oleacez. Wild olive.

From Cape Town, Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr. C. W. Mally,
entomologist, Department of Agriculture, at the request of Mr. C. P.
Lounsbury, Division of Entomology, Pretoria, Union of South Africa.
Received June 27, 1914.

“Collected in the neighborhood of East London, Cape Province.” (Maily.)
See S. P. I. Nos. 25846 and 33783 for previous introductions.

“A tree 30 to 40 feet in height, 9 to 15 inches stem diameter, usually found in
what is or has been dense forest, and with a clean, straight stem so similar in
marking to black ironwood (0. laurifolia) that expert woodcutters seldom
differentiate between the two, but if they do it is considered of little impor-
tance which is used, the value being considered about equal, except that its
size makes this more suitable for disselbooms (poles) than O. laurifolia, while
for heavy timber the latter is the better. Leaves elliptical or oblong, varying a
good deal in size and form, sometimes oval, usually about 2 inches long, three-
fourths of an inch to 14 inches wide, bluntly pointed, entire, coriaceous, gla-
brous glossy above, pale below, and with more or less hairy pits in the axils of
the veins on the lower surface. Panicles axillary, much shorter than the leaves,
few flowered ; flowers one-fourth of an inch across, white; petals hooded, fruit
half an inch long, elliptical, purple, nearly dry, with a large 1-seeded stone.
Common in all the eastern and Natal forests, seldom so large as O. laurifolia,
and not more sound. Fourcade gives its properties as ‘ Weight, 63 pounds per
cubic foot; relative hardness, 7; coefficient of elasticity, 1,024 tons; modulus of
rupture, 6.22 tons; crushing load, 4.5 tons per syuare inch.” (Sim, Forest
_ Flora of Cape Colony).

38646. Rusus socorensis H. B. K. Rosacee. Blackberry.

From Fusagasuga, Colombia. Presented by Mr. F. L. Rockwood, clerk of
the American Legation, Bogota, Colombia. Received June 25, 1914.

“Seeds of a large blackberry from Fusagasuga.” (Rockwood.)

88647. Merremia ueperacea (Burm.) Hallier. Convolvulacez.
. (Convolvulus flavus Willd.)

From the island of Guam. Presented by Mr. J. B. Thompson, Agricultural
Experiment Station, through Mr. C. V. Piper, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. Received June 29, 1914.

“A twining vine of the convolvulus family which is found to be an excellent
forage plant here. It is very common here and springs up as volunteer growth
on newly cleared and fallow fields at any time of the year providing there is
sufficient moisture to germinate the seed. We have a tract of unseeded ground
at the station with an area of approximately 2 acres, a portion of which is cov-
ered with this growth, and during the past three months three mature
‘cows have been pasturing upon this tract exclusively and have made good
gains every month, and this during a season when growth of most forage plants
is backward and cattle generally have a tendency to fall in flesh. The tract
would probably furnish plenty of pasture for two or three head of animals in
addition to the three that are now maintained upon it. I am not aware of
any other forage plant here for which stock in general seem to have an equal
f relish. Animals at the station showing a loss of appetite, during periods of
fever, have frequently refused all else than this and the leaves of the bread-

158 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88647—Continued.

fruit tree, and this little vine is generally the last nourishment to be declined.
I wish, however, to caution in regard to the handling of this seed, as the tend-
ency which this plant shows to reseed the soil and perpetuate itself for year
after year on a given tract of land might make it a pest and a very troublesome
one. Here it sometimes appears in cornfields after cultivation is discontinued
and acts somewhat similar to the old related morning-glory pest of Kansas corn
fields.” (Thompson.)

Distribution.—A perennial twining vine with yellow flowers, found in tropical
Africa and Asia, and eastward through the islands of the Indian Ocean to the
Philippines.

38648 and 38649.

From St. Croix, Danish West Indies. Presented by Dr. Longfield Smith,
director, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received June 27, 1914.
Quoted notes by Dr. Smith, except as otherwise indicated.

38648. CARICA PAPAYA L. Papayacee. “Papaya.
“Seeds of a very fine papaya.”
38649. TABEBUIA PENTAPHYLLA (L.) Hemsley. Bignoniacee.

“A very fine flowering tree. The grandparent of these seeds is grow-
ing in Dominica, and when in flower presents the most handsome ap-
pearance.”

“A tree of the forest, glabrous, with opposite compound, rigid leaves; |
leaflets petiolulate, elliptical, five and four; calyx campanulate, slightly
bilabiate ; corolla white or rose, glabrous, puberulent on the inside, with
five slightly unequal lobes; four didynamous stamens; ovary with two
cells; capsule linear, elongated, subcylindric, with 3-keeled valves. This
tree, very widely distributed, gives a beautiful wood for cabinetwork
and is much sought after for wheelwright’s work. The bark is consid-
ered a febrifuge.” (Lanessan, Plantes Utiles des Colonies Frangaises.)

38650 to 38658.

From Manila, P. I.. Presented by the Manila City Nursery, through Mr.
Henry H. Boyle, assistant horticulturist, Bureau of Agriculture, Manila.
Received June 26, 1914.

38650. ADENANTHERA PAVONINA L. Mimosacee. Coral2beau tree.

See S. P. I. Nos. 81585 (under the name Ormosia calavensis), 36866,
and 38117 for previous introductions and description.

“A large deciduous tree met with in the moist forests of Bengal,
Assam, Bombay, Madras, and Burma, and readily propagated by seed.
A gum is said to be afforded by it. The wood is powdered and used
as a dye and is the red paste with which the Brahmans color their
foreheads after bathing. Taylor says a decoction of both the seeds and
wood is used in pulmonary affections and as an external application
in chronic ophthalmia. The timber is much employed for house build-
ing and cabinetmaking. The seeds, which are sometimes eaten, are
bright and therefore used for rosaries and as weights (about 4 grains).
Ground to a paste with borax they form a useful cement.” (Watt,
Commercial Products of India.)

38651. BAUHINIA TOMENTOSA L. Cesalpiniacee. St. Thomas tree.
See S. P. I. No. 18685 for previous introduction.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 159

28650 to 38658—Continued.

Distribution—A shrub with large showy yellow flowers in clusters
found in tropical Africa and Asia and the islands of the Indian Ocean.

38652. CANANGIUM ODORATUM (Lam.) Baill. Annonacee.
(Cananga odorata Lam.) Ylang-ylang.

See S. P. I. Nos. 20908 and 35243 for previous introductions and de-
scription.

“A tree bearing a profusion of greenish yellow fragrant flowers with
long, fringelike petals, from which the perfume ilang-ilang [ylang-ylang]
is made. Leaves alternate, simple, entire, ovate oblong, finely acuminate,
puberulous beneath; sepals 3; petals 6, in two series, narrowly linear;
stamens many, linear, borne at the base of the ovary, the connective
produced into a lanceolate, acute process; ovaries many; style oblong;
ripe carpels about 12, ovoid or obovoid, black, 6 to 12 seeded.

“Bark of tree smooth, ashy; trunk straight normally, but in Guam
often twisted out of shape by hurricanes. Its wood is soft and white
and not very durable, but in Samoa the natives make small cances
of it, and the Malayans hollow out the trunks into drums or tom-toms.
In Guam straight trunks of sufficient size for canoes are never found.

“This tree is found in Java, the Philippines, and in many islands
of the Pacific. It is widely cultivated in the Tropics. Its introduc-
tion into Guam is comparatively recent; but the fruit-eating pigeons
are spreading it gradually over the island. The natives sometimes use
its flowers to perfume coconut oil. In Samoa it is very highly esteemed.
Its fringelike flowers are there strung into wreaths and garlands by
the natives, together with the drupes of Pandanus and the scarlet fruit
of Capsicum.

“Tlang-ilang trees may be readily propagated either by cuttings or
seeds. These should be planted in orchards or groves 8 meters apart.
They thrive well on most tropical islands and in countries with moist,
warm climates. About the third year the flowers appear. They bloom
continuously, so that flowers and fruit may be always found on the
same tree.

“From the flowers a pleasantly scented volatile oil is derived, known
in commerce as the oil of ilang-ilang. In the Philippines and the East
Indies this is sometimes adulterated with an oil extracted from the
flowers of Michelia champaca. Llang-ilang oil is obtained by steam dis-
tillation. In this process steam is generated in a small boiler and
passed into a closed vessel containing the flowers. The mixed water and
oil vapor as it leaves this vessel is condensed, and the oil separated from
the water by decantation. In the Philippines, German distillers have ob-
tained it in the ratio of about 25 grams from 5 kilometers of flowers
(0.5 per cent). It finds a ready market in Paris, Nice, and Grasse, and
is used also by perfumers in London, Leipzig, Berlin, and Frankfort.
The best quality of oil is perfectly clear and very fragrant. The second
quality is yellowish and turbid. A perfume is also derived from the
blossoms by the method known as enfleurage, as with jasmines and other
fragrant flowers. By this process the fragrant oil is absorbed by refined
fats, butter, or oil spread over trays, on the surfaces of which the flowers
are sprinkled. These are changed at frequent intervals and the fat
‘worked’ so as to present a fresh surface each time the, new flowers are
laid upon it. Finally it is scraped off the tray, melted, strained, and
poured into jars in the form of a pomade. When oil is used in this

160 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88650 to 38658—Continued.

process, layers of cotton are steeped in it, spread upon trays, and the
flowers sprinkled over the surface, after which the oil is pressed out. .
Care should be taken to use fresh oil. Coconut oil is liable to become
rancid very soon.

“The method used by the natives to extract the perfume is very simple.
The flowers are put into coconut oil and allowed to remain there a
short time, after which they are removed and replaced by fresh ones.
The process is hastened by heating the oil. To avoid excessive heat the
vessel used for the process is partly filled with water and the oil poured
upon it. This prevents the temperature rising above that of boiling
water, and the lower specific gravity of the oil keeps it separate from
the water. The Macassar oil of commerce ‘is coconut oil in which the
flowers of Cananga odorata and Michelia champaca have been digested.’
(Spon’s Encyclopedia, vol. 2, p. 1422. 1882.) Ilang-ilang oil is becoming
an important article of export from the Philippines. From the commer-
cial monthly summary, published by the Bureau of Insular Affairs (May,
1904), it appears that the amount exported is steadily increasing.”
(Safford, Useful Plants of Guam.)

38653. DELONIX REGIA (Boj.) Rafin. Cesalpiniacee.
(Poinciana regia Boj.) Royal poinciana.

“A rapid-growing tree with broad top and wide-spreading branches.
Leaves gracefully bipinnate, 30 to 60 cm. long, with 10 to 20 pairs of
pinnez, each pinna with numerous small oval leaflets; flowers large, in
large racemes, bright scarlet, the upper petal striped with yellow; calyx
segments valvate; petals 5, clawed, obovate; stamens 10, free, exsvrted;
pod flat, straplike, 15 to 60 cm. long. This handsome ornamental tree
is a native of Madagascar. It has become widely spread, and is now
found in all tropical countries. It yields a yellowish or reddish brown
mucilaginous gum, containing oxalate of lime.” (Safford, Useful Plants
of Guam.) : ;
38654. SAMANEA SAMAN (Jacq.) Merrill. Mimosacez. Saman tree.

(Pithecolobium saman Benth.)

“A handsome tree with spreading branches and bipinnate leaves.
Pinne 2 to 6 pairs; leaflets 2 to 7 pairs, obliquely ovate or obovate
oblong; corolla yellowish; stamens light crimson; flowers growing in
globose clusters like crimson pompoms. Its pods contain a sweetish
pulp and are relished by cattle and horses. In Honolulu it is one of the
favorite shade trees.” (Safford, Useful Plants of Guam.)

38655. BARYXYLUM INERME (Roxb.) Pierre. Cesalpiniacez.
(Peltophorum ferrugineum Benth.)

“A medium-sized tree with dense rounded crowns, compound pinnate
leaves and small leafiets. Flowers large, yellow, in large, terminal,
erect, many flowered panicles, the pods flat, rather broad, with a narrow
wing down one side. One of the finest shade trees in Manila, and quite
frequently cultivated. Thrives well, gives a good shade, is not decidu-
ous, and has abundant and beautiful flowers.” (Catalogue, Manila
City Nursery.)

38656. AGATI GRANDIFLORA (L.) Desy. Fabacex,
(Sesbania grandiflora Poir.)
Var. coccinea,

fy APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 161

88650 to 38658—Continued.

The species is described (Catalogue, Manila City Nursery) as “a
medium-sized or rather small tree, with compound, pinnate leaves with
small oblong leaflets, and very large white flowers, 24 to 5 inches long.
The pods are long, slender, and pendulous. A desirable ornamental; not
good for shade, however, as the top is rather thin. The large white
flowers are used by the natives for food.” ‘The variety differs in hav-
ing red flowers.

38657. Lactruca sativa L. Cichoriacez. Lettuce.

“T have grown many varieties of lettuce and worked with a number
of hybrids produced in the department. If my memory serves me well
there is not one variety or one hybrid which will equal this lettuce when
grown properly. It strongly resembles a cross between Grand Rapids
and Golden Queen, a semiopen and semiheading variety. During its
young stages of growth it has the brightest golden color of any lettuce
of which I know. This character alone would make it especially valu-
able for garnishing dishes. Aside from this it is a very good table let-
tuce. This was obtained from Macao, a Portuguese possession off the
coast of China. Sent to the Manila Bureau of Agriculture by Mr. Soares,
of Hongkong, China.” (Boyle.)

38658. CHRYSANTHEMUM sp. Asteraceer. Chrysanthemum.

“A vegetable which is greatly used by the Chinese under the name of
Chung ow. This vegetable is used by the Chinese in the same manner
that we use kale and spinach. It is a very good substitute for both.”
( Boyle.)

38659 to 38663. SoLtanum TUBEROSUM L. Solanacez. Potato.
From Warsaw, Russia. Presented by Mr. K. Drewitz, at the request of

Mr. Edouard de WNostecki, director, Polish Agricultural Experiment Sta-
tion. Received June 27, 1914.

Tubers of the following:
838659. Warszawa. 38662. Bohun.
38660. Twitez. 38663. Clio.
38661. Wohltmann.

38664 and 38665.

From Burma, India. Presented by Mr. Henry Ware Hale, Savannah, Ga.
Received June 26, 1914.
$8664. Betovu maRgMeLos (L.) Lyons. Rutacez. Bael.
(Aegle marmelos Correa.)

For previous introductions and descriptions, see 8. P. I. Nos. 24450 and
33094.

“The bael fruit of India. A handsome tree, native to northern India,
but widely cultivated throughout the Peninsula as well as in Ceylon,
Burma, Siam, and Indo-China. The trifoliolate leaves, borne on wing-
less petioles, are thin in texture, probably owing to the fact that they are
deciduous. Although not so hardy as the deciduous trifoliate orange of
China and Japan, the bael fruit tree is said to endure a considerable
degree of cold (20° F. or lower) in the drier parts of northwestern

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162 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

388664 and 38665—Continued.

India. The fruit is greenish yellow, globular, or nearly so, varying
from 2 to 6 (usually 4 to 5) inches in diameter. The fruit of the wild
tree is considerably smaller than that of the cultivated form. The hard
shell, one-eighth of an inch thick, is filled with the pale-orange, aromatic
pulp, in which occur 10 to 15 long, narrow cells containing the seeds
2mbedded in transparent, tenacious gum. These cells correspond to the
segments of an orange, while the pulp is made up of the pith and the
greatly thickened fleshy membranes separating the cells. The ripe fruit
is much esteemed by the Hindus, many of whom consider it the best of
the citrus fruits; the European residents in India often become very
fond of it. Watt (Dictionary of Economic Products of India, 1: 123)
says: ‘The fruit, when ripe, is sweetish, wholesome, nutritious, and very
palatable and much esteemed and eaten by all classes. The ripe fruit,
diluted with water, forms, with the addition of a small quantity of
tamarind and sugar, a delicious and cooling drink.’ The famous bot-
anist, Roxburgh (Flora Indica, 2:580), says: ‘The fruit is nutritious,
warm, cathartic, in taste delicious, in fragrance exquisite.’ On the other
hand, W. R. Mustoe, superintendent, Government Archeological Gardens,
Lahore, India, writes: ‘The fruit is greatly prized for eating by the
natives, but can scarcely be looked upon as palatable to the white man,
except as a sherbet.’ Sherbet is made from the mashed pulp, which is
diluted with a little water and then strained into milk or soda water
and sugared to taste. Sometimes a little tamarind is added to give
a subacid flavor. All Indian medical authorities agree that the bael
fruit has a most salutary influence on the digestive system. The ripe
fruit is mildly laxative and is a good simple remedy for dyspepsia. The
unripe fruit is a specific of the highest value for dysentery, but so mild
that it can be given to children without danger. The bael fruit tree is
widely cultivated in India and is found in nearly every temple garden.
It is dedicated to Siva, whose worship can not be completed without its
leaves. This promising fruit tree is now being tested at several points
in the warmer parts of the United States.” (W. 7. Swingle. In Bailey,
Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.)

838665. CacaRa EROSA (L.) Kuntze. Fabacee. Yam bean.
(Pachyrhizus angulatus Rich.)

“Seeds of an edible tuber bean. The tubers are usually the size of
an orange. Flesh white, somewhat like a turnip. It is usually eaten
raw, though I believe the Chinese sometimes cook it with pork and the
Burmese with their curries. This vine requires a long season. The tuber
is cooling and refreshing, being as juicy as an artichoke.” (Hale.)

_ Abelme schus esculentus, 37806.
_Abiu, Pouteria caimitc 37929.
Abroma augusta, 38100.

_ Acacia verek, 38524.

_Achradelpha mammosa, 37813, 38634.
_ viridis, 38478-38481, 38566.

Adenanthera pavonina, 38117, 38650.

_Adzuki bean, Phaseolus angularis,

838442, 38443, 38446.

Aegle marmelos. See Belou marmelos.
Agati grandiflora, 38656.

Aikoku, Oryza sativa, 38222.

Aksaya, Soja maz, 38214.

_Alamoen, Citrus grandis, 37804.

Albizzia sp., 38285.

Alder, Alnus nepalensis, 38290.

_Aleurites sp., 37980.
fordii, 38527.
moluccana, 37926.
Alfalfa, Medicago sativa:
(China), 38464.
(France), 37942, £7942, 38138.
Khobezy, 38643.
Mu hsii, 38464.
Provence, 37941, 37942.
(Russia), 38208.
(Tripoli), 38643.
(Turkey), 38523.
Alnus nepalensis, 38290.
_Alyzia bracteolosa. See Gynopogon
bracieolosa.
_Amburana claudii, 37906.
Amendoim bean, Phaseolus vulgaris,
37890.
_ Amora berry, Rubus rosaefolius, 37885.
. ores casadas, Sesban macrocarpum,
$7931.

Amygdalus persica, 38094, 38095, 38178,
38272-38274, 38416-38418, 38469,
38577.

persica platycarpa, 38275, 38276,
38470.
pedunculata, 38408.
Anacardium exrcelsum, 38209,
occidentale, 38393.
rhinocarpus. See Anacardium ez-
celsum.

INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Anacolosa luzoniensis, 38395.
Anco-choque, Solanum tuberosum,
38602-38604.

Andropogon leucostachyus, 37993.
rufus. See Cymbopogon rufus.
sorghum effusus. See Holcus sor-

ghum effusus.

Angola grass, Panicum barbinode,

37849.

Annona cherimola, 38526,
salzmanni, 37933.
senegalensis, 38525.
spinescens, 37911.
squamosa, 37818, 37908, 38635.

Anona, Annona ~~~.

(Brazil), 3790S, 37911, 37933.
(Ecuador), 37818, 38635.
(South Africa), 38525.
Anthephora elegans. See Anthephora
hermaphrodita.,
hermaphrodita, 38003, 38008,

Antigonon gua-imalense, 38397.

Aonitid6, Soja maz, 38220.

Aotsurunoko, Soja maz, 38217.

Apple, Malus spp.:

(China), 38279, 38280.
crab, 38231.
Malus sylvestris, 37683.
Ta p’in kuo, 38279.
Ta sha kuo, 38280.
Tetovo, 37683.
Tetovsky, 37683.
(Turkey), 37683.
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca, 37744,
38230, 38281.
(China), 38230, 38281.
Dakhleh, 377
(Egypt), 377 *4.
Ta shui hsing, 38281.

Apricot plum, Prunus
Hsing mei, 38282.

Apuwai ulaula, Colocasia esculenta,

37693.

Araca cagao, Psidium sp., 38342.
mirim, Psidium sp., 37922.

Aralia quinquefolia. See Panazr quin-

quefolium,

38282.

163

164

Araticum. See Annona spp. and Rol-

linia spp.

Arbor vite, Thuja orientalis, 37C ).

Argum breke, Pennisetum glaucum,

38584.
matia. Pennisetum glaucum, 38585.
moro, Pennise:um glaucum, 38586,

Aristida sanctae luciae, 37986.

Aristoclesia esculenta. See under 37802.

Aristolochia galeata, 37893.

Arrhenatherum elatius, 38036.

Artocarpus odoratissima, 38377.

Asafetida, Ferula sp., 38633.

Asi, Santalum sp., 38128.

Asparagus asparagoides, 38143.
cooperi, 38142.
medeoloides.

paragoides.
tenuifolius, 37713, 37940.

Atalantia sp., 38385.
buaxifolia. See Severinia buzifolia.
ceylanica, 38297.
glauca. See Hremocitrus glauca.
monophylla, 38511.

Attalea spp., 37899, 37910.
funifera, 37868.

Ava, Piper methysticum, 38291,

Avena sativa, 37708.

Avocado, Persea americana:

Antigua No. 1, 38549, 38587, 38638.

No. 2, 38583, 38639.

No. 3, 38578, 38640.
Dieseldorff, 38401, 38402, 38477.
(Guatemala), 38400-38402, 38477,

38549-38564, 38578, 38581, 38583,
38587, 38638-38640.

Azronopus sp., 37995.
chrysoblepharis, 37987.

Azeitona, Syzygium sp., 37932.

See Asparagus as-

Babricou bean, Canavali sp., 37722.

Backhousia bancroftii, 38096.

Bacopariu, Mimusops coriacea, 37928.

Bactris caryotaefolia, 37927.

Bael, Belou marmelos, 38299, 38389,
38664.

Bahai, Ormosia calavensis, 37704:

Baierie bodérie, Holcus sorghum,
37957.

Bakopary, Rheedia brasiliensis, 37802.

Bakury, Aristoclesia esculenta. See
under 37802.

Balincolong, Citrus hystriz, 38293.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Bamboo, Phyllostachys sp., 37679.

(China), 37679.

Tong po chu, 37679.
Banaba, Lagerstroemia speciosa,38294.
Banku paddy, Oryza sativa, 38367.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.

Barley, Hordeum spp.:

Adliker, 38060.

Argovia, 38058.

black, 38485.

(Bolivia), 38490.

cruciferous, 37707.

(Denmark), 37706, 37707.

four-rowed, 38057, 38058, 38061.

(Peru), 37968.

Prentice, 37706.

(Russia ) 38302-38326, 38535. 38536.

six-rowed, 37707, 37968, 38062,

38536.

(Switzerland), 38057-38062.

(Syria), 38484, 38485.

two-rowed, 37706, 38059,

38535.

Tystofte korsbyg, 37707.

white, 38484.

Baryzylum dubium, 37901.

inerme, 38655.

Batuan, Garcinia binucao, 38392.

Bauhinia tomentosa, 38651.

Batno, Mangifera verticillata, 38394.

Bean, adzuki, Phaseolus angularis,
38442, 38443, 38446.

(Algeria), 38045.

Amendoim, 37890.

Babricou, Canavali sp., 37722.

(Brazil), 37888, 37890, 37891.

broad, Vicia faba, 38045.

(China), 38441-38446.

common, Phaseolus vulgaris, 37888.

37890. 37891, 38444. 38445.

horse, Vicia faba. 38437.

Hsiao ts’an tou, 38437.

Hua yiin tou, 38445.

Hung hsiao tou, 38446.

yiin tou, 38-444.

Pai hsiao tou, 38442.

peanut, 378990.

sprout, Phaseolus calcaratus, 38441.

sulphur, 37888.

Tsa hsiao tou, 38448.

Wan tou, 38441.

winged, Botor tetragonoloba, 37699.
Belar, Casuarina glauca, 38147.

38060,

- Bermudas grass,

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914.

Belou marmelos, 38299, 38389, 38664.
Berberis coryi, 37976.
globosa, 38144.
guimpeli, 38145.
stapfiana, 37975.
Bergamot orange,
37779, 37795.

Citrus bergamia,

Capriola dactylon,
38035.

Berseem,
38139.

Bertholletia nobilis, 38191.

Betula luminifera, 38146.

utilis, 38287.

Biasong, Citrus hystrix, 38298.
Billbergia variegata. See Neogla-
ziovia variegata.
Birch. See Betula spp.
Birthwort, Aristolochia galeata, 37893.
Bitter orange, Citrus aurantium,
37775, 38503, 38506-38508.
Blackberry, Rubus spp., 38054, 38055,
38114, 38115, 38646.
(Colombia), 38054, 38055, 38114,
88115, 38646.

El Moral de Castile, 38055.
Bombycodendron vidalianum, 38486.
Botor tetragonoloba, 37699.

Box, Burus sempervirens, 38338.

Huang ya, 38338.

Brassica oleracea caulo-rapa X vir-
idis, 37807.

Brazil nut, Bertholletia nobilis, 38191.

Broad bean, Vicia faba, 38045, 38437.

Bromelia sp., 37898.

Bunchosia sp., 87895.

Burity palm, Mauritia vinifera, 37819,
87903.

Bush cherry:

Pai ying t’ao, 37680.

Prunus prostrata, 37687, 38425.

Prunus tomentosa, 37680.

Trifolium alexandrinum,

Buzrus sempervirens, 38338.

Byrsonima crassifolia, 37728.

Caatingueiro grass. Chloris elegans,

380238.

Cabuyao, Citrus hystrix, 38293.

Cacara erosa, 38665.

Cactus, Cereus jamacaru, 37823.
cochineal, Opuntia sp., 37746.
Mandacaru de boi, 37823.

165

Caesalpinia sp., 37874.

Café do matto, Bunchosia sp., 37895.

Calocarpum viride. See Achradelpha
viridis.

Calophyllum inophyllum, 38118.

Calopogonium orthocarpum, 38329.

Cambuca, Myrciaria edulis, 37829.

Cambuhy da India, HLugenia campes-
tris, 37830.

Campomanesia fenzliana, 37834.

Campylotropis macrocarpa, 38156.

Cana fistula, Baryxrylum dubium,
37901.

Cafnagua, Chenopodium sp., 37969.

Cananga odorata. See Cdanangium
odoratum.

Canangium odoratum, 38652.

Canarium ovatum, 37685, 38372, 38398.

Canavali sp., 37722.

Candlenut, Alewrites moluccana, 37926.

Canna indica, 38119.

Cannabis sativa, 37721, 38466.

Canquib palm, Chamaedorea sp., 38515.

Cantaloupe, Cucumis melo, 38519.

Capim amargo, Chaetochloa setosa,
38004.

asst, Panicum maximum, 38024,
38030.

barba de bode, EHragrostis ciliaris,
38010.

bengu, Panicum barbinode, 37998.

caatingueiro, Chloris elegans, 38023.

carapicho de ovelho, Nazia aliena,
88009.

colonia, Panicum maximum, 37997.

de Angola, Panicum barbinode,
37849.

de boi, Holcus sorghum, 38005.

de passarinho, Panicum hirticaule,
38014, 38018.

espelta, Anthephora hermaphro-
dita, 38008.

favorita, Tricholaena rosea, 38021.

fino, Hragrostis articulata, 38012.

gordura, Melinis minutiflora,
37983.

gordura roxo, JMelinis minuti-
flora, 38038.

guiné, Panicum spp., 87984, 38024,
38030, 38039.
jaragua, Cymbopogon rufus, 38037.

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Capim pe de gallinha, Dactyloctenium
aegyptium, 38017.
pe de periquito, Dactyloctenium
aeguptium, 38017.
Capriola dactylon, 38035.
Capsicum sp., 37912.
frutescens, 38121.
Capulies, Prunus salicifolia, 38637.
Carapicho, Meibomia sp., 38331.
Carica papaya, 38292, 38648.
Carissa ovata, 38376.
Carnahuba, Copernicia cerifera, 37866.
Carnauba palm, Copernicia cerifera,
37866.
Caroai, Neoglaziovia variegata, 37794.
Caryocar brasiliensis, 37904.

Cashew, Anacardium _ occidentale,
38393.
Cassia sp., 38120.
occidentalis, 38123.
Castanea mollissima, 37799, 37800,

38182.
Castilla nicoyensis, 38188.
Castor bean, Ricinus communis, 37914.
Casuarina glauca, 38147.
Catalpa bungei, 38254, 38419.
Catmon, Dillenia philippinensis, 38383.
Ceiba acuminata, 38047.
Celtis morifolia, 37900.
Cereja do Rio Grande, Eugenia myrci-
anthes, 37831.
Cereus jamacaru, 37823.
triangularis, 38601.
Cestrum sp., 37886.
Chaenomeles lagenaria
37954.
Chaetochloa caudata, 38027.
imberbis, 37992.
lachnea, 38026.
setosa, 38004.
Chamaedorea spp., 38403, 38404, 38515,
38582.
ernesti-augusti, 38516.
graminifolia, 38543.
Champac, Michelia champaca, 37881.
Chayota edulis, 38567.
Chayote, Chayota edulis, 38567.
Chenopodium sp., 37969.
quinoa, 37970.
Cherimoya, Annona cherimola, 38526.

cathayensis,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Cherry, Prunus spp.:
bush, Prunus prostrata,
38425.

Prunus tomentosa, 37680.

Capulies, 38637.

(China), 37680.

(Ecuudor), 38637.

flowering, Prunus serrulata, 38206.

(Italy), 38157.

(Japan), 38206.

Prunus cerasifera divaricata, 38157.
microcarpa, 37686.

(Russia), 37686, 37687, 38425.
wild, Prunus salicifolia, 38637.
Chestnut, Castanea mollissima, 37799, —

37800, 38182.
(China), 37799, 37800, 38182.
K’uei li tzt, 37799.
Yin li tzt, 37800.
Chi chien hung shih tzt, Diospyros
kaki, 37653.

Chi hsin tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38246.
Chi hsin hung shih tzi, Diospyros kaki,
37651.

Chia, Salvia sp., 38048.
Chia hsien hung shih tziti, Diospyros
kaki, 37676.
Chiar imilla,
38605-38607.
Chick-pea, Cicer arietinum, 37714~—
3T71T.
Dakar. See under 37714-37717.
Nitaya. See under 37714-37717.
(Turkey), 37714-37717.

37G8T,

Solanum tuberosum,

Chikuy6o-seihan-kory6, Holeus sor-
ghum, 38202.

Chile pepper, Capsicum frutescens,
38121.

Chin chan shao yao, Paeoaja albifiora,
38339.

Chin li, Pyrus chinensis, 38240.

Chin lun mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa,
38340.

Chin sui tzii li, Pyrus chinensis, 38277.

Ching mien shih tzt,, Diospyros kaki,

37664.

Ch’ing p’i tien li,
38268.

Ch’ing shih tzt, Diopyros kaki, 37661,
37666.

Ch’ing tou, Soja maz, 38456, 38457.

Ch’iu pai t’ao, Amygdalus persica,
38273.

Pyrus chinensis,

Ch’iu shu, Catalpa bungei, 38254.
- Chloris elegans, 38023.
leptantha, 38013.
polydactyla, 37994.
virgata, 38029.
Chorisia insignis, 38330.
Ch’ou chéng tzi, Poncirus trifoliata,
37809.
Chrysanthemum spp., 38537, 38658.
Chuang yiian hung mu tan, Paeonia
suffruticosa, 38340.
Chui yiieh ch’ing tsao, Ziziphus ju-
juba, 38260. .
Chung ow, Chrysanthemum sp., 38658.
Cicer arietinum, 37714-37717.
Cinchona spp.:
crown bark, 38042.
loxa, 38042.
officinalis, 38042.
pale bark, 38042,
red bark, 38043.
succirubra, 38043. .
- Cipura paludosa, 37877.

Citron, Citrus medica, 37781, 38502.
Citrullus vulgaris, 38105, 38518.
Citrus spp., 37784-37786, 37793, 38102,
38335, 38388.
aurantifolia, 37803, 38499.
aurantium, 37775, 38503, 38506—-
38508.
| bergamia, 37779, 37795.
decumana. See Citrus grandis.
; grandis, 37724, 37778, 37780, 37804.
: hystrix, 38132, 38293, 38504.
. limetta, 37772, 37773, 37787, 37789,
37805. ;
: medica, 37781, 38502.
moi, 38388.

nobilis deliciosa, 37753, 37771,

38101.

papaya, 38505.

sinensis, 37748-37752, 37754-
37770, 37774, 37776, 37777,
37782, 37783, 37788, 37791,
37792, 37796-37798, 37840-
37845.

trifoliata. See Poncirus— trifo-
liata.

Clerodendrum trichotomum, 38148.
Clitoria cajanifolia. See Clitoria lau-
rifolia.
laurifolia, 37730,

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Clover, Trifolium spp.
Apitréfle, 37937.
(Canada), 38189, 38190.
(Hungary), 37681, 37682.
red, Trifolium pratense,

37939, 38189-38190.
(Switzerland), 37937-37939.
white, 38579.

Cochineal cactus, Opuntia sp., 37746.

Cochlospermum sp. See Mazimilia-

nea sp.

Coconut, Cocos nucifera, 38428-38434.
cordage, 38428.

Niu Afa, 38428.

Niu Kea, 38434,

Niu Lea, 38482.

Niu Mea, 38430.

Niu Nai, 38433.

Niu Ui, 38429.

Niu Vai, 38431.
(Samoa), 38428-38434,

Cocops rivalis, 38588.

Cocos coronata, 37867.
nucifera, 38428-38434.
romanzofiiana, 37745.

Coiz lacryma-jobi, 38474, 38476.
lacryma-jobi gigantea, 38475.

ma-yuen, 37945, 38473.
stenocarpa, 37946.

Collinia sp., 38399.

Colobot, Citrus hystrix, 38293.

Colocasia esculenta, 37692-37695.

Colutea halepica. See Colutea istria.
istria, 38210.

Convolvulus flavus. See Merremia he-

deracea.

Copaifera guibourtiana. See Copaiva

copallifera.
Copaiva copallifera, 38341.
Copernicia cerifera, 37866.
Coral-bean tree, Adenanthera pavonina,
38117, 38650.

Corchorus capsularis, 38141.

Corda de viola, Calopogonium ortho-
carpum, 38329.

Cordia subcordata, 38122.

Corn, Zea mays:

Amricani, 38589.
(Argentina), 38545, 38546.
Beladi, 38590.

Biltani, 38591.

(Bolivia), 38517.

(Brazil), 37896, 37909, 38544.

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Corn—Continued.
Cuzco, 38517.
(Egypt), 38589-88591, 38593, 38595—
38598, 38600.
Fayoumi, 38595.
Hadari, 38598.
Manyalawi, 38596.
Nab el Gamal, 38593.
Neb el Gamel, 38593.
(Peru), 37965-87967, 37972.
Safra, 38600.
Sinebra, 38597.
Cosmos sulphureus, 37884.
Cotoneaster divaricata, 38149.
horizontalis perpusilla, 38150.
pannosa, 38151.
Cotton, Gossypium spp., 38286, 38495.
tree, Ceiba acuminata, 38047.
Couma rigida, 37934.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis:
(Angola), 38295, 38296.
Black Makunde, 38295.
(Brazil), 37894, 37915.
(China), 38447-38449.
Dinawa, 377438.
(Egypt), 38110.
Feijaio gurutuba, 37915.
Hung chiang tou, 38448.
Makunde ia bafeta, 38295.
Makunde ia kusuku, 38296.
Mammoth, 38110.
Red Makunde, 38296.
(Transvaal), 37743.
Tsa chiang tou, 38447.
Yang yen pai chiang tou, 38449.
Crab apple, Malus sp., 38231.
Crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia speciosa,
38294.
Crataegus pinnatifida,
38283, 38284. 38487.
Crotalaria sp., 37878.
juncea, 38140.
Croton angolensis, 37741.
Gucumber, Cucumis sativus, 37700.
India, 37700.
(Philippine Islands), 37700.
Cucumis anguria, 38113.
melo, 37920, 38519.
sativus, 37700.
Cudrania javanensis, 38500, 38501.
Currant, Ribes diacantha, 38412.
Ribes dikuscha, 38411.
(Russia), 38411, 38412.

37955, 38176,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Curuba, Passifiora maliformis, 38641.
Cyamopsis psoraleoides. See Cyamop-
sis tetragonoloba.
tetragonoloba, 37725.
Cydonia cathayensis. See Chaenom-
eles cathayensis.
Cymbopogon rufus, 38037.
Cynodon dactylon. See Capriola dac-
tylon.
Cyphomandra betacea, 38636.

Dactylis glomerata, 37711.
Dactyloctenium aegyuptium, 37999,
38000, 3801T.
Danérie-balloi-ssolodérie, Holcus sor-
ghum, 37958.
Daphne caucasica, 38420.
Deloniz regia, 38653. :
Dendé- palm, Elaeis guineensis, 37869.
Deoband kawara, Cyamopsis_ itetra-
gonoloba, 37725.
Deparie bodérie,
27964.
danérie, Holcus sorghum, 37960.
Deshi. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 37725.
Dillenia sp., 38384.
philippinensis, 38383.
Dinawa, Vigna sinensis, 37743.
Dioscorea, spp., 38134, 38229.
aculeata, 37702.
alata, 37943.
pentaphylla, 37701.
Diospyros discolor, 38192, 38483.
embryopteris. See Diospyros pere-
grina.
kaki, 37648-37658, 37661-37667,
37669, 37670, 37672-37678, 37718,
37948-37952, 38482.
lotus, 37801, 37811, 37812, 38152.
peregrina, 38512.
subtruncata, 38193.
Djeroek balie, Citrus
38507, 38508.
citroen, Citrus medica, 38502.
citroen basar, Citrus aurantifolia,
38499.
manis, Citrus aurantium, 38503.
papaya, Citrus papaya, 38505.
pandan, Citrus aurantium, 38506.
peoroet, Citrus hystrix, 38504.
Dysorylum maota, 38124.

Holcus sorghum,

aurantium,

B li, Pyrus chinensis, 38262.
Egot, Eugenia curranti, 38375.

elephantina, 38580.
susine aegyptiaca. See Dactylocte-
nium aegyptium.
Ulmus spp. :
(China), 37671, 37810.
i East Anglian, 38491.
(England). 38491. 38492.
Huntingdon, 38492.
Kuang kuang yii shu, 37810.

Elm

_Eriobotrya japonica, 38496, 38497,
38568.
j _Eriochloa polystachya, 38019, 38020.
oy punctata, 38022.
_ Eriodendron acuminatum. See Ceiba
’ - acuminata.
= _Erythrina zeyheri, 38632.
Eugenia arrabidae. See Eugenia cam-
pestris.
brasiliensis.
Be 00 eyi.
_ eampestris, 37830.
dombeyi. 37836.
‘ edulis. See Eugenia myrcianthes ;
; Myrciaria edulis.
myrcianthes, 37831.
speciosa, 37832.
idmamus sp.. 38237.
} Euphoria cinerea, 38374.
Ewaiga, Holcus sorghum, 38594.

See Eugenia dom-

| Fazamanu. Canna indica, 38119.
Fanamanu, Canna indica, 38119.

c rs velleira, Jatropha acanthophylla,
_ 37916.

_ Favorita grass, Tricholaena rosea,
.- 38021.

_ Fei tao, Amygdalus persica, 38178.

_ Feijao” gurutuba, Vigna _ sinensis,

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Fescue, meadow, Festuea elatior, 37710.
Festuca elatior, 37710.
Ficus sycamorus, 37729.

‘Field pea, Pisum arvense, 38440.

Fig, Ficus sycomorus:
(Egypt). 37729.
sycamore, 37729.
Fir, Picea obovata, 38409.
Flatiron prickles, Opuntia sp., 37747.
Flax, Linum usitatissimum, 37719,

37720.
(Turkestan), 37719. 37720.

Flowering cherry, Prunus serrulata,
38206.
Fo shou tao, Amygdalus persica,
38272.
Fragaria chiloensis, 38520-38522.
collina. See Fragaria viridis.

vesca, 37690.
viridis, 37691.
Fruta de condessa, Rollinia deliciosa,
38171.
macaco, Rolliniopsis discrete,
37902.

Fu jung hua, Albizzia sp., 38285.
Fuchsia procumbens, 38050.
Fuefuesina, Cassia occidentalis, 38123.

Gabiroba, Campomanesia fenzliana,
37834.
Gabli killirém, Holcus sorghum, 38533.
nialgo, Holcus sorghum, 38569.
Gaderie, Holcus sorghum, 37963.
Gai-hansaku, Holcus sorghum, 38196.
Galo, Anacolosa luzoniensis, 38395.
Garcinia binucao, 38392.
kidia, 38513, 38514.
Gau, Gynopogon bracteolosa, 38126.
Gaunulega, Vitex trifolia, 38130.
Gaya lyallii, 38049.
Genipa americana, 37833, 37935.
Genipap, Genipa americana,
37935.
Genipapo. Genipa americana, 37833.
Geranium, Pelargonium spp.:
(Algeria), 37735.
(England), 37820, 37821.
(France), 38056. 38136, 38137.
(Germany ), 37736.
Malvarresa. 3833-4.
rose, 37735. 37735.
38137. 38334.
(Spain), 38334

37833,

28056, 38136,

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Ginger, Zinziber officinale, 38180.
Ginseng, Panax quinquefolium, 37870,
37871.
(China), 37870, 37871.
Gleditsia spp., 38239, 38256.
Glycine hispida. See Soja maz.
Goiaba roxa, Psidiwm guajava, 37835.
Gordori, Holcus sorghum, 37964.
Gosho, Diospyros kaki, 37718.
Gossypium spp., 38286, 38495.
Gourd, Kua lii, 58489.
Trichosanthes kirilowti, 38489.
Gowari, Soja maz, 38215.
Granada, Punica granatum, 37817.
Granadilla, Passiflora ligularis, 38642.
Grape, Vitis vinifera, 38186.
Nai tzu p’u t’ao, 38186.
Grass, Angola, 37849.
Bermuda, Capriola dactylon, 38035,
bitter, Chaetochloa setosa, 38004.
(Brazil), 37983-38041.
caatingueiro, Chloris
38023.
erowfoot, Dactyloctenium aegyp-
tium, 37999, 38000, 38017.
favorita, Tricholaena rosea, 38021.
foxtail, Chaetochloa imberbis,
37992.
Chactochloa lachnea, 38026.
guinea, Panicum spp., 37984, 37997,
38024, 38030, 38039.
Italian rye, Lolium multifiorum,
37709.
meadow fescue, Festuca elatior,
= 37710.
molasses,
38038.
oat, Arrhenatherum elatius, 38036.
orchard, Dactylis glomerata, 37711,
Para, Panicum barbinode, 37998.
shore, Stenotaphrum secundatum,
37850.
sour, Valota insularis, 38025.
Sudan, Holcus halepensis, 38032,
38108.
Grumichama, Hugenia dombeyi, 37836.
Grumixama, Hugenia dombeyi, 37836.
Guabiroba, Campomanesia fenzliana,
37834.
Guapinol, Hymenaea courbar::, 38565.
Guar, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, 37725.
Guava:
Araga cagio, 38342.
Aracga mirim, 37922.

elegans,

Melinis minutifiora,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Guava—Continued.
(Brazil), 37835,
38342.
Psidium guajava, 37835.
Psidiwm spp., 37897, 37922, 38342.
Guinea grass, Panicum spp., 387984,
37997, 38024, 38030, 38039.
Gum arabic, Acacia verek, 38524.
Gustavia gracillima, 38396.
Gynopogon sp., 38125.
bracteolosa, 38126.

37897, 37922,

Hadaka, Soja maz, 38216.
Hao pai mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa,
38340.
Haw. See Hawthorn.
Hawthorn, Crataegus pinnatijfida:
(China), 37955, 38176, 38283,
38284, 38487.
Hung kuo, 37955.
Hung li shan cha. 38284.
Mien shan cha, 38283.
Ta suan cha, 38176.
Hei shao yao, Paeonia albiflora, 38339.
Hei wan tou, Pisum arvense, 38440.
Hemp, Cannabis sativa, 37721, 38466.
Kashgar, 37721.
Ma tzii, 38466.
sann, Crotalaria juwncea, 38140.
sunn, Crotalaria juncea, 38140.
Hernandia peltata, 38127.
Hibiscus esculentus. See Abelmoschus
esculentus.
mutabilis, 38386.
physaloides, 38106.
sabdariffa, 37698, 38107.
Hieracium sp., 37873.
Holcus halepensis, 38032, 38108.
sorghum, 37723, 387733, 37734,
37956-37961, 37963, 37964, 38033,
38034, 38053, 38085-38087, 38173,
38183, 38194-38205, 38354, 38355,
38405, 38406, 38463, 38533, 38569,
388570, 38592, 38594, 38599.
sorghum effusus, 38005.
Homolepis isocalycina, 38040.
Horse bean, Vicia faba, 38487.
Hsiao ts’an tou, 38437.
Hordeum sp., 38302.
distichon erectum, 38317, 38320.
nutans, 37706, 38059, 38060,
38303, 38304, 38323, 38484,
38485, 38535.

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Hordeum vulgare, 37707, 37968, 38058,
38061, 38062, 38305-38310, 38312,
38316, 38318, 38319, 38321, 38322,
38324, 38326, 38490, 38536.
vulgare coerulescens, 38057.
himalayense, 38311.
leiorrhynchum, 38313.
nigrum, 38314, 38325.
pallidum, 38315.
Hsiang ch’ing lo po, Raphanus sativus,
38328.
Hsiao hei tou, Soja maz, 38462.
huang tou, Soja maz, 38453, 38455.
pien t'ao, Amygdalus persica platy-
carpa, 38276.
ts’an tou, Vicia faba, 38437.
Hsien chiang, Zinziber officinale, 38180.
Hsing mei, Prunus sp., 38282.
Hu p’i tou, Soja maz, 38460.
Hua yii hua mei, Prunus glandulosa,
38337.
Hua jyiin tou,
38445.
Huai tou, Soja maz, 38458.
Huang tou, Soja maz, 38454.
li, Pyrus chinensis, 38267.
wan tou, Pisum sativum, 38438.
ya, Burus sempervirens, 38338.
Hui tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38258.
Hung chiang tou, Vigna sinensis, 38448.
fu yang, Rhus punjabensis sinica,
38158.
hsiao li, Pyrus chinensis, 38242.
hsiao tou, Phaseolus angularis,
38446.
kao liang, Holcus sorghum, 38463.
kuo, Crataegus pinnatifida, 37955.
li shan cha, Crataegus pinnatijida,
38284.
yii hua mei, Prunus glandulosa,
38337.
yiin tou, Phaseolus vulgaris, 38444.
Huo kuan shih tzi, Dispyros kaki,
37657.
Hymenaea courbaril, 38565.
Hypericum patulum henryi, 38153.
Hyptis longipes, 37921.

Phaseolus vulgaris,

Igot, Eugenia curranii, 38375.

Igut, Hugenia curranii, 38375.

Tlang-ilang, Canangium odoratum,
38652.

171

Imbu, Spondias tuberosa, 37861-37865.

Imburana de cheiro, Amburana claudii,
37906.

Indigofera amblyantha, 38155.

Inga affinis, 37924.

Injerto, Achradelpha viridis, 38478-
38481.

Inocarpus edulis, 38135.

Ipomoea fistulosa, 37917.

Jaboticaba coréa, Myrciaria sp., 37839.
de cabinho, Myrciaria sp., 37838.
de Para, Myrciaria sp., 37838.
murta, Myrciaria sp., 37837.
Jan dawa, Holcus sorghum, 38406.
Jasmine, Jasminum floridum, 38154.
Jasminum nudiflorum, 38248.
Ying ch’un hua, 38248.
Jasminum floridum, 38154.
nudiflorum, 38248.
Jatropha acanthophylla, 37916.
curcas, 37875.
Jatuba, Inga affinis, 37924.
Job’s-tears. See Coix lacryma-jobi.
Jua, Ziziphus joazeiro, 37907, 37923.
Jua de boi, Ziziphus joazeiro, 37907.
Jua mirim, Celtis morifolia, 37900.
Juan tsao tzu, Diospyros lotus, 37811,
37812.
Juglans regia, 38471, 38472.
Jujube, Ziziphus jujuba:
Chi hsin tsao, 38246.
(China), 37659, 37668, 38187,
38243-38247, 38249-38253, 38258—
38261.
Chui yiiel. ch’ing tsao, 38260,
Hui tsao, 38258.
Kén tsao, 38251.
Kuai tsao, 38252,
Li tsao, 38249.
Ma lien tsao, 37659.
Ma ya t’ou tsao, 3826L
P’o p’o tsao, 38250.
Shui mén tsao, 38245.
Su tsao, 38259.
Ta tsao, 37668, 38187.
Ta ytian tsao, 38243.
T’iao tsao, 38244.
Yiian *s’ui tsao, 38247.

Juningonomi, Soja ma”, 328219.

Jute. Bengal, Coérciorus

38141.

capsularis,

172

Kakassirie, Holcus sorghum, 37956.

Kale, Marrow, Brassica oleracea caulo-
rapa X viridis, 37807.

Kan ché, Saccharum narenga, 38257.

Kao kan hung shao yao, Paeonia albi-
flora, 38339.

Kao ting pai li, Pyrus chinensis, 38270.

Kaoliang, Holcus sorghum, 384683.

Kaura, Holcus sorghum, 38405.

Kava, Piper methysticum, 38291.

Kén tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38251.

Kenge, Pandanus butayei, 37742.

Kijaku-haku-han-kory6, Holeus sor-
ghum, 38205.

Kilburie, Holeus sorghum, 37959.

Kobo. Copaiva copallifera, 38341.

Kokkoku dagan-kohan-kory6, Holcus

sorghum, 38200.
hakunen-koryo, Holeus sorghum,
38203.
sasui, Holeus sorghum, 38201.
waishin - han- kory0, Holecus sor-
ghum, 38204.
kinsui, Holcus sorghum, 38194.
Konen-kory6, Holcus sorghum, 38195.
Kosuirasu, Soja maz, 38218.
K’u tou tzt, Trigonella foenum-
graecum, 38465.
Kua lii, Trichosanthes kirilowiti, 38489.
Kuai tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38252.
Kuang kuang yii shu, Ulmus parvi-
folia, 37810.
K’uei li tzu,
37799.
K’uei shih tzt, Diospyros kaki, 37667.
Kumquat, Desert, Hremocitrus glauca,
37712, 37808.
Kumu, Colocacia esculenta, 37692.

Castanea mollissima,

La <Aulopa, Adenanthera pavonia,
38117.

Lactuca sativa, 38657.

Lagerstroemia fios-reginae. See Lager-

stroemia speciosa.
speciosa, 38294.

Lan tien mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa,
38340.

Lang ya ch’ih, Gleditsia sp., 38239.

Lanutan, Bombycodendron vidalianum,
38486.

Laranja da China,

37776

Citrus sinensis,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Laranja da pera, Citrus sinensis, 37797.
387798, 37843.
da terra, Citrus aurantium, 37775.
lima, Citrus sp.. 37793.
natal, Citrus sinensis, 37844.
Selecta, Ciirus sinensis, 37777,
37782, 37796, 37840.
branca, Citrus sinensis, 37841.
rajada, Citrus sinensis, 37842.
verticillata, Citrus sinensis, 37845.
Larch, Larix kurilensis, 38414.
Lariz kurilensis, 38414.
Lau lao, Colocasia esculenta, 37694.
Lauvai matui, Cassia sp., 38120.
Lecythis usitata, 38547.
Lens esculenta. See Lentilla lens.
Lentil, Lentilla lens, 38435, 38436.
Tsa pien tou, 38435.
Lentilla lens, 38435, 38436.

Leptochloa filiformis, 38007.
Lespedeza macrocarpa. See Campy-
lotropis macrocarpa.
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa, 38657.

Lilac, Syringa sp., 37647.
Lima doce, Citrus limetta,
STT(3. ettol.
Lima-lima, Dioscorea pentuphylla,
37701.
Lime, Citrus sp., 38102.
Citrus aurantifolia, 37803.
Citrus limetta, 37772, 37773, 37787,
37789, 37805.

37772,

(Brazil), 37772, 37773, 387787,
37789.
(British West Indies), 37803,
37805.

(Philippine Islands), 38102.
sweet, 37772, 37773, 37787, 37789,
37805.
Lime orange, Citrus spp., 37784-37786,
37793.
Iinum usitatissimum, 37719, 37720.
Limoncillo, Triphasia trifolia, 37816.
Li tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38249,
Lolium multifiorum, 37709.
Lopa, Adenanthera pavonina, 38117.
Loquat, EHriobotrya japonica, 38496,
38497, 38568.
Tanaka, 38568.
Lotus tetragonolobus, 38415.
Lou hu shih tzu, Diospyros,
37663.

kaki,

Lu huang shao yao, Paeonia albiflora,
Lii yii mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa,
Lucuma mammosa.
mammosa.

Lusumbi, Stizolobium cinereum, 38170.

See Achradelpha

Ma Ali, Gynopogon sp., 38125.

Ma lien tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 37659.
Ma tzt, Cannabis sativa, 38466.

Ma ya tou tsao, Ziziphus jujuba,

38261.
Mabola, Diospyros discolor, 38192,
Macambira, Neoglaziovia concolor,
37919.

Macaranga tanarius, 38129.

Machilus nanmu. See Phoebe nanmu.

Maka opio, Colocasia esculenta, 37695.

_Makunde ia bafeta, Vigna sinensis,
38295.

ia kusuku, Vigna sinensis, 38296.

Maiwa, Pennisetum glaucum, 38407.

Maize. See Zea mays.

Malus spp., 38231, 38279, 38280.

sylvestris, 37683.

Malvarrosa, Pelargonium sp., 38334.

-Mamani, Solanum tuberosum, 38608.

_ Mamey cartajina, Mammea americana,
37814.

colorado, Achradelpha mamm-sa,
37813.

Mammea americana, 37814.

Mammee, Maiimea americana, 37814.

Mamona, Jatropha curcas, 37875.

_ Manapo, Sindora supa, 37703.

~Mandacaru de boi, Cereus jamacaru,

37823.

Mandarin,

38101,

Manga da rosa, Mangifera indica,

Citrus nobilis deliciosa.

Mangifera sp., 38382.

___. indica, 37790, 37846-37848, 38379-
38381, 38387, 38390, 38391.

‘verticillata, 38394.

Mango, Mangifera spp.:

4 Augusta, 37848.

(Brazil), 37790, 37846-37848.

Carabav, 38390.

Carlota, 37847.

(Cochin China), 38387.

Mekongensis, 38387.

APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914.

173

Mango—Continued.
(Philippine Islands), 38379-3S3S1,
38382, 38390, 38391.
Pico, 38391.
Rose, 37790, 37846.
Xoai thanhca, 38387.
Manguena, Solarum muricatum, 38548.

Mangutungu, Stizolobium cinereui,
38169.

Manivelho, Bactris caryotaefolia.
37927.

Mao chien shih tzi, Diospyros kaki,
37654.
Maota, Dysorylum maota, 38124.
Marang, Artocarpus odoratissima,
38377.
Marrow kale, Brassica oleracea caulo-
rapa X viridis, 37807.
Mas->, Tacca pinnatifida, 38133.
Massaggoa adjagama, Holcus sorghy™,
38570.
Mast wood, Calophyllum inophyllum,
38118.
Mata “errano,
37814.
Maurandia barclaiana, 37883.
Mauritia vinifera, 37819, 37903.
Marimilianea sp., 38099.
Maxixe, Cucumis anguria, 38113.
Meadow fescue, Festuca elatior, 37710.
Medicago sativa, 37941, 37942, 38138,
38208. 38464, 38523, 38643.
Mei jén mien mu tan, Paeunia suf-
fruticosa, 38340.
Meibomia sp., 38331.
Melao, Cucumis melo, 37920.
Melinis minutifiora, 37983, 38038.
Merdiera, Byrsonima crassifolia, 37728.
Merremia hederac:1, 2S64T.
Metrosideros diffusa, 38051.
Mevera, Holcus sp. X.
377238.
Mi kuan shih tzti, Diospyros kuki,
37678.
Michelia cathcartii, 38288.
champaca, 37881.
_ lanuginosa, 38289.
Mien shan cha, Crataegus pinnatifida,
38283.
Millet, pearl, Pennisetum
37962, 38584-38586.
Mimusops sp., 38172.
coriacea, 37928.
elengi, 37726.

Mammea ameri. -4d,

See under

glaucum,

174

Misgawi, Trifolium alexandrinum,

38139.
Mo chin mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa,
38340.
Molasses grass,
38038.
Molave, Vitex parvifiora, 37705.
Moli, Citrus hystrix, 38132.
Monkey fruit, JRolliniopsis
37902.
Monkey’s-pepper, Xylopia carminativa,
37905.
Moquilea tomentosa, 37936.
Mu hsti, Medicago sativa, 38464.
Mu shih tzt, Diospyros kaki, 37650.
Mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa, 38340.
Mucujé, Couma rigida, 37934.
Mummy apple, Carica papaya, 38292.
Munamal, Mimusops elengi, 37726.

Melinis minutifiora,

discreta,

Muscowi, Trifolium alexandrinum,
38139.
Muskawi, Trifolium dlexandrinum,
38139.
Mt. ~m.lon, Cucumis melo, 37220,
38519.

Mussaenda philippica, 38104.
Myrciaria spp., 37837-37839.
edulis, 37829.

Nai li, Pyrus chinensis, 38266.

Nai tzu p’u t’ao, Vitis vinifera, 38186.

Nance, Byrsonima crassifolia, 37728.

Nanmu,. oebe nanmu, 37944, 38333.

Nariz, Anacardium exrcelsum, 38209.

Natsu mikan, Citrus sp., 38335.

Navel orange, Citrus sinensis.
Orange, navel.

Nazia aliena, 38009.

Nen-kory6-k6, Holcus sorghum, 38198.

Neoglaziovia concolor, 37919.

variegata, 37794.

Negart, Plukenetia conophora, 38644.

Nicuri palm, Cocos coronata, 37867.

Niu Afa. Cocos nucifera, 38428.

Niu hsin ta shih tzt, Diospyros kak,
37662.

Niu Kea, Cocos nucifera, 38434.

Niu Lea, Cocos nucifera, 38482.

Niu Mea, Cocos nucifera, 38430.

Niu Nai, Cocos nucifera, 38433.

Niu nai shih tzu, Diospyros
37669, 37670.

Niu Ui, Cocos nucifera, 38429.

Niu Vai, Cocos nucifera, 384381.

Nogueira, Aleurites moluccana, 37926.

See

kaki,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Oak, Quercus liaotungensis, 38181.
Oat, Avena sativa, 37708.
Gul Naesgaard, 37708.
Naesgaard Yellow, 37708.
Oat-grass, Arrhenatherum
38036.
Obd, Oryza sativa, 38226.
Oity, Moquilea tomentosa, 37936.
Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, 37806.
Olea europaea, 38336.
foveolata, 38645.
Olive, Olea europaea, 38336.
wild, Olea foveolata, 38645.
Opuntia spp.. 37746, 37747, 37822,
37824-87828, 37851-37853, 38070.
albicans, 38063.
anacantha, 38064.
candelabriformis, 38065.
chrysacantha, 38066.
consoleana, 38067.
curassavica, 38068.
diacantha, 38070.
elata, 38071.
elata delaetiana. 38069.
elongata, 38072.
glaucescens, 380738.
glaucophylla, 38074.
glomerata, 38075.
kleiniae, 38076.
lanceolata, 38077.
lemaireana, 38078.
microcarpa, 38079.
mieckleyi, 38083.
paraguayensis, 38080.
spegazzini, 38081.
sulphurea, 38082.
vulpina, 38084.
Orange, Citrus spp.:
Bergamot, Citrus bergamia, 37779,
37795.
bitter, Citrus aurantium, 37775,
38503, 38506-38508.
(Brazil), 37748-87752, 37754-
37770, 37774-37777, 37782-37786,
37788, 37791-37793, 37795-37798,
37840-37845.
(China), 37809.
Ch’ou ch’éng tzu, 37809.
Djeroek balie, 38507, 38508.
manis, 38503.
pandan, 38506.
(Japan), 38335.
(Java), 38503, 38506-38508.
Laranja da china, 37776.

elatius,

b ¢ APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914.

Orange—Continued.
Laranja da pera, 37797, 37798,
37843. .
da: terra, 37775.
lima, 37793.

natal, 37844.
selecta, 37777, 37782, 37796,
- 37840.
braneca, 37841.
_ rajada, 37842.
verticillata, 37845.
lime, 37784-37786, 37793.
Moli, 38132.
Natsu mikan, 38335.
navel, 37748-37752, 37754-37770,
387774, 37783, 37788, 37791, 37792.
pear, 37797, 37798, 37843.
Seville, 37775.
sour. See Citrus aurantium.
sweet. See Citrus sinensis.
trifoliate, Poncirus trifoliata,
37809.
Orchard grass,
37711.
Ormosia calavensis, 37704.
monosperma, 37876.

Dactylis glomerata,

Oryza sativa, 37696, 37697, 37731,
37732, 37737-37740, 37854-37860,
38044, 38088-38093, 38221-38227,

38327, 38361-38371, 38493, 38494,
38530-38532.
Osterdamia sp., 38177.

Pa yiieh huang shih tzu, Diospyros
kaki, 37677, 37952.

Pacaya salad palm, Chamaedorea sp.,
384038, 38404.

Pachyrhizus angulatus.

erosa.

Paeonia albifiora, 38339.
moutan. See Paeonia suffruticosa.
suffruticosa, 38340.

Pai hsiao tou, Phaseolus angularis,

38442.

Pai li, Pyrus chinensis, 38241.

P’ai p’ai shih tzt,, Diospyros kaki, 37675.

Pai yii hua mei, Prunus glandulosa,

38337.

_ F’ai p’ai shih tzu, Diospyros kaki, 37675.

Paina, Chorisia insignis, 38330. ~

Palm, Attalea spp., 37899, 37910.

Bactris caryotaefolia, 37927.

(Brazil), 37745, 37819, 37866—

37869, 37899, 37903, 37910, 37927.

See Cacara

175

Palm—Continued.

(British Honduras), 38112, 38538,
38541, 38542, _

Burity, 37819, 37903.

Canquib, 38515.

Carnahuba, 37866.

Carnauba, 37866.

Chamaedorea spp., 38403, 38404,

38515, 38582.
ernesti-augusti, 38516.
graminifolia, 38548.

Cocops rivalis, 38588.

Cocos coronata, 37867.

nucifera, 38428-38434.
romanzoffiana, 37745.

Collinia sp., 38399.

Dendé, 37869.

(Guatemala), 38399, 38403, 38404,
38498, 38515, 38516. 38539, 38540,
385438, 38582.

Manivelho, 37927.

Mauritia vinifera, 37819, 37903.

Nicuri, 37867.

Pacaya salad, 38403, 38404, 38582.

Palmeira, 37910.

Piassava, 37868.

(Porto Rico), 38588.

Ptychosperma gracilis, 38538.

salad, 38403, 38404, 38582.

Seaforthia elegans, 38112, 38539,
38540.

Shella-accum, 38516.

Styloma pacifica, 38541.

thurstonii, 38542.
Uchul, Synecanthus fibrosus, 38498.
Palma, Opuntia spp., 37824, 37826,
37852.
Palmeira, Attalea sp., 37910.
Pan shih tzu, Diospyros kaki, 37655.
Panaxz quinquefolium, 37870, 37871.
Pandanus butayei, 37742.
Pang chi shén, Panazr quinquefolium,
37870, 37871.
Panicum barbinode, 37849, 37998.

bulbosum, 38039.

campestre, 37991.

hirticaule, 38014, 38018.

isocalycinum. See Homolepis iso-
calycina.

lazum, 38041.

mazimum, 37984, 37997, 38024,
38030.

teneriffae. See Tricholaena rosea.

176

Papaya, Carica papaya, 38292, 38648.
(Danisk West Indies), 38648.
(Samoa), 38292.

Paradise nut, Lecythis usitata, 38547.

Paramignia monophylla, 38298.

Pardeshi, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba,

ST725.

Parinari excelsum, 38175.

Paspalum attenuatum, 38028.
conjugatum, 38031.
denticulatum, 38016.
distichum. See Paspalum nota-

tum.
notatum, 37996.
scutatum, 38006.

Passiflora edulis, 38097.
laurifolia, 38378.
ligularis, 38642.
maliformis, 38641.

Passion fruit. See Passiflora spp.

Pastack shaftaly, Amygdalus persica,

38417.

Pata, Macaranga tanarius, 38129.

Paulownia fortunei, 38184.

Pea, Pisum sativum, 38207, 384388,

38439.
(China), 38488-38440.
field, Pisum arvense, 38440,
Huang wan tou, 38488.

Peach, Amygdalus persica:

(Chile), 38577.

(China), 38178,
38469, 38470.

Ch’iu pai t’ao, 38278.

Fei t’ao, 38178.

Fo shou t’ao, 38272.

Hsiao pien t’ao, 38276.

Pastack shaftaly, 38417,

(Peru), 38094, 38095.

Pi t’ao, 38274.

Rugani Gau, 38416.

(Russia), 38416-38418.

Ta hung pien t’ao, 38470.

Ta pien t’ao, 38275.

Uvillas, 38095.

Pear, Pyrus spp.:

(China), 37982, 38240-38242, 38262-
38271, 38277, 38278.

Ohin li, 38240.

Chin sui tzti li, 38277.

Ch’ing p’i tien li, 38268.

E li, 38262.

Huang li, 38267.

38272 — 38276,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Pear—Continued.

Hung hsiao li, 38242,
Kao ting pai li, 38270.
Nai li, 38266.
(New York), 37981.
Pai li, 38241.
Pin li, 38263.
seedless and coreless, 37981,
Sha pai li, 38264.
Shui pai li, 38269.
Su li, 38278.
Tangshan, 37982.
T’ien kua li, 38271.
Tzu su li, 38265.
Yin li, 38266. '
Pearl millet, Pennisetum glaucums:
Argum breke, 38584.
matia, 38585.
moro, 38586.
(German West Africa),
38584-88586.
Jadirie, 37962.
Kolbenhirse, 37962.
Maiwa, 38407.
(Nigeria), 38407.
Pelargonium sp., 38334.
capitatum, 37820, 38136.
odoratissimum, 37736, 38056, 38137.
radula, 37735, 37821.
Peltophorum ferrugineum. See Buryz-
ylum imerme.
vogelianum. See Baryxrylum du-
bium.
Pén shih tzu, Diospyros kaki. 37949.
Pennisetum glaucum, 387962, 38407,
38584-38586.
typhoideum. See Pennisetum glau-
cum.
Peony, Paeonia spp.:
Chin chan shao yao, 38339.
Chin lun mu tan, 38340.
(China), 38339, 38340.
Chuang yuan hung mu tan, 38340.
Hao pai mu tan, 38340.
Hei shao yao, 38339.
Kao kan hung shao yao, 38339.
Lan tien mu tan, 38340.
Lu huang shao yao, 38339.
Lii yii mu tan, 38340.
Mei jén mien mu tan, 38340.
Mo chin mu tan, 38340.
Ping ch’ing shao yao, 38339.
Tou lii mu tan, 38340.

37962,

Ie tat

J
in”
7 —*

Peony—Continued.
Tung wu érh chiao mu tan, 38340.
iz Yao huang mu tan, 38340.
Yii i huang mu tan, 38340.
‘Yii kuo tien ch’ing mu tan, 38340.
Pepino, Solanum muricatum, 38548.
Pepper, red, Capsicum spp., 37912,
38121.
Persea americana, 38400-38402, 38477,
; 38549-38564, 38578. 38581, 38583,
38587. 38638-38640.
gratissima. See Persea ainericana.
Persimmon, Diospyros spp. :
(Bermuda), 38482.
_ Chi chien hung shih tzit, -37653.
~ Chi hsin hung shih tzi, 37651.
Chia hsien hung shih tzt. 37676.
(China), 37648-37658, -37661-
37667, 37669, 37670, 37672-37678,
37801, 37811, 37812, 37948-37952,
38152.
Ching mien shih tza, 37664.
Ch’ing shih tzi, 37661. 37666.
fire-pot. 37657.
Gosho, 37718.
Huo kuan shih tzi, 37657.
(Japan), 37718.
(Java). 38193.
; Juan tsao tzt., 37814, 37812.
sy _ K’uei shih tzi, 37667.
Lou hu shih tzi, 37663.
- lotus, 37811, 37812.
Mao chien shih tzi, 37654.
Mi kuan shih tzu, 37678.
_- Manu shih tzut, 37650.
Niu hsin ta shih tzt, 37662.
Niu nai shih tzt, 37669, 37670.
Pa yiieh huang shih tzt, 37677,
Sees. S7952.
P’ai p’ai shih tzi, 37675.
Pan shih tzti, 37655.
Pén shih tzii, 37949.
_ Ping shih tzt, 37665.
~ salt-bag, 37672.
seedless, 37649-37651. 37653, 37657.
-~ Shan ko tan shih tzt, 37652.
Shéng ti shih tzii, 37649.
Shui shih tzi, 37656.
Sst léng shih tzii, 3794S.
Ssti pu hsiang shih tzt, 37658.
Ya kou tzi niu hsin shih tzi,
ss BT648.
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177

Persimmon—Continued.
Ta ou hsin shih tzt, 37674.
Tamopan. See under 37649.
wild. Diospyros lotus, 37801, 37811,
37812.
Yeh shih tzii, 37801.
Yen pu tai shih tzi, 37672.
Yen shih tzut, 37951.
Yu lou t’ou shih tzt, 37950.
Yii kuei lun shih tzt, 37673.
Phaseolus angularis, 38442, 38448,
38446.
calcaratus, 38441.
semierectus angustifolius, 37925.
vulgaris, 37888, 37890, 37891,
38444, 38445.
Phifiu, Solanum tuberosum, 38609.
Phoebe nanmu, 37944, 38333.
Phyllostachys sp., 37679.
Physalis curassavica, 38109.
Pi t'ao, Amygdalus persica, 38274,
Piassava palm, 4ttalea funifera,
37868.
Picea obovata, 38409.
Pili nut, Canarium
38372, 38398.
Pimento de macaco, Xylopia carmina-
tiva, 37905.
Pin li, Pyrus chinensis, 38263.
Pine, Pinus armandi, 38467, 38468.
(China), 38467, 38468.
Sung tzu, 38467.
Ping ch’ing shao yao, Paeonia albiflora,
38339.
P’ing shih tzi, Diospyros kaki, 37665.
Pinha, Annona squamosa, 37908.
Pinus armandi, 38467, 38468.
Piper methysticum, 38291.
Piqui, Caryocar brasiliensis, 37904.
Pisum arvense, 38440.
sativum, 38207, 38438, 38439.
Pitahaya, Cereus triangularis, 38601.
Pitaya, Cereus triangularis, 38601.
Pithecolobium saman. See Samanea
saman.
Pittosporum eugenioides, 38052.
Plagianthus lyallii. See Gaya lyallit.
Platonia insignis, under 37802.
Plukenetia conophora, 38644.
P’o p’o tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38250.
Pochota, Ceiba acuminata, 38047.
Poinciana regia. See Delonizr regia.
Polo, Capsicum frutescens, 38121.

ovatum, 37685,

178

Pomegranate, Punica granatum, 37817,
37889, 38185.

(Brazil), 37889.

(China), 38185.

(Ecuador), 37817.

Shuang shih liu hua, 38185.
Poncirus trifoliata, 37809.
Poplar, Populus spp., 37953, 38232,

38255.

(China), 37953. 38232, 38255.

Ta pai yang shu, 38255.
Populus sp., 38232.

tomentosa, 37953, 38255.
Potato, Solanum tuberosum:

Anco-choque, 38602-38604.

blight-proof, 38300, 38301.

Bohun, 38360, 386€2.

(Bolivia), 38602-38615 38617.

Busola, 38357.

Chiar imilla, 38605-3S607.

Clio, 38663.

(Engiand), 38300, 38301.

Faryd, 38359.

Maguola, 38356.

Mamani, 38608.

New Era, 37947.

(New Zealand), 37947.

Olgierd, 38358.

Phifu, 38609.
(Russia), 38356-38360, 38659-
38663.

Twitez, 38660.
Vitality, 38300, 38301.
Warszawa, 38659.
Wohltmann, 38661.
Pouteria caimito, 37929.
Prickly-pear. See Opuntia spp.
Pritchardia pacifica. See Styloma pa-
cifica.
thurstonii.
tonit.
Prunus sp., 38282.
armeniaca, 37744, 38230, 38281.
cerasifera divaricata, 37688, 38157,
38421-38424.
glandulosa, 38337.
microcarpa, 37686.
padus, 38410.

See Styloma thurs-

pedunculata. See Amygdalus pe-
dunculata.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.

prostrata, 37687, 38425.
ealicifolia, 38637.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Prunus serrulata, 38206.
spinosa macrocarpa, 38426.
tomentosa, 37680.

Psidium spp., 37897, 37922. 38342.
guajava, 37835.

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus.

Botor tetragonoloba.
Pterocarya caucasica. See Ptero-
carya fraxinifolia.
frazxinifolia, 38427.
Ptychosperma elegans. See Seaforthiv
elegans.
gracilis, 38538.

Pua, Hernandia peltata, 38127.

Pummelo, Citrus grandis, 37724. 37778.
(Brazil), 37778.

(Philippine Islands), 37724.
seedless, 37780.
Siamese, 37724.

Punica granatum, 37817, 37889, 38185.

Pyrethrum, Chrysanthemum sp., 38537.

Pyrus sp., 37982.
chinensis, 38240-38242,

38271. 38277, 38278.
communis, 37981.
malus. See Malus sylvestris.
nivalis elaeagrifolia, 37689.

See

38262-

Quercus liaotungensis, 38181.

Quince, Chaenomeles lagenuria cathay-
ensis, 37954.

Quinoa, Chenopodium quinoa, 37970.

Radish, Raphanus sativus, 38328.
Hsiang ch’ing lo po, 38328.
winter, 38328.
Ranghino, Oryza sativa, 37739.
Raphanus sativus, 38328.
Raspberry, Rubus sp., 37887.
Rubus rosaefolius, 37885.
Raxtul, Achradelpha viridis, 38478—
38481.

Red clover. Trifolium pratense, 37937T—
37939, 38189, 38190.
Red pepper, Capsicum

38121.
Rheedia brasiliensis, 37802.
Rhododendron ciiiatum X edgeiworthii.
37974.

dauricum, 38413.
edgeworthii X veitchianum, 37973
forsterianum, 37973.
fragrantissimum, 37974.

spp., 37912,

- tata TT tee el

Rhus punjabensis sinica, 38158.
Ribbonwood, iarge-flowered, Gaya ly-
—allit, 38049.
Ribes diacantha, 38412.
dikuscha, 38411.
Rice, Oryza sativa:
(Africa), 38044.
Aikoku, 38222.
Banku paddy, 38367.
Bau-gauk, 38091.
--_ Baw yoot, 38089.
(Belgian Kongo), 38044.
Benlloch, 37697.
Bertone, 37740.

- _Boeloeh itum, 38361.
4 poetih, 38362.
Bomba, 37696.
Branco, 37857.
(Brazil) , 37854-37860.
(British Guiana) , 38530-38532.
(Bulgaria ) , 37731, 37732.
(Burma), 38088-38093.
Dakhleh Oasis, 38327.
Demerara Creole, 38532.
(Egypt) , 38327.
(France), 37739-37740.
Garudan Samba, 38368.
(India) , 38088-38093, 38367-38371.
(Japan), 38221-38227.
_ Java paddy, 38092.
“ae Kame-no-o, 38225.
Kareyur, 38370.
Ketan item, 38363.
Khargeh Oasis, 38327.
Kitaima do Japao, 37856.
_ Kow chow, 38493.
- Kow san,- 38494.

Louro do Japao, 37855.
Lowland No. 75, 38531,

Moetmoerio, 38364.
- mountain, 37738.
Muthu Samba, 38371.
_ -Nga-cheik-gale, 38090.
Ngasein paddy, 38088.
Obd, 38226.
Omachi, 38224.
Pallaiya Samba, 38370.
Patarka, 38365.
Patraka, 38365.
Ranghino, 37739.
a, red, 37731.
- (Russia), 37737, 37738.
Saba-net-Taungbya, 38093.

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179

Rice—Continued.
Shekitori. 38227.
Shinriki, 38221.
(Siam), 38492, 38494
Skrivimas Koti, 38565.
(Spain), 37696, 37697.
Sura dhani, 38531.
(Surinam), 38361-38366.
swamp, 37737.
Takenari, 38223.
Upland No. 6, 38530.
Vallai Kattai, 38369.
white, 37732.

Witte Wanica, 38366.

Ricinus communis, 37914.

Rollinia sp., 37872.

deliciosa, 38171.
dolabripetala, 37879.
glaucescens, 37880, 37892.
laurifolia, 37882.
sylvatica, 37930.
Rolliniopsis discreta, 37902.
Rosa alberti, 37977.
banksiae normalis, 38162.
brunonii, 38165.
fargesii, 37979.
filipes, 38166.
helenae, 38163.
moyesii, 37979.
rubus, 38161, 38164,
setipoda, 37978.
soulieana, 38159.
zanthina X (7), 38160.
Rose. See Rosa spr
Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa, 37698,
38107.
Tempranro, 37698.
Royal poinciana, Delonigz regia, 38653.
Rubber, Central American, Castilla
nicoyensis, 38188.
Rubus sp., 37887.
alpestris, 38571.
andersoni, 38572.
bogotensis, 38054, 38055,
38115, 38646.
calycinus, 38573.
niveus Thunb., 38574.
niveus Wall. See Rubus pedun-
culosus, 38576.
paniculatus, 38576.
pedunculosus, 38575.
rosaefolius, 37885.
Rugani Gau, Amygdalus persica, 38416.

38114,

180

Rye-grass, Italian, Lolium multifiorum,
37709.

Saba-net-Taungbya, Oryza sativa,
38093.
Saccharum narenga, 38257, 38332.

St. Thomas tree, Bauhinia tomentosa,
38651.
Saku, Croton angolensis, 37741.
Salad palm, Chamaedorea spp., 38403,
38404.
Saliz spp., 38179, 38233-38235, 38238.
Salvia sp., 38048. .
Saman tree, Sdmanea saman, 38654.
Samanea saman, 38654.
Samoan chestnut, Jnocarpus edulis,
38135.
Sann hemp, Crotalaria juncea, 38140.
Santalum sp., 38128.
Sapote, Achradelpha mammosa, 37818,
38634.
green, Achradelpha viridis, 38478—
38481, 38566.
Sarcostemma apiculatum, 37918.
Seaforthia elegans, 38112, 38539, 38540.
Sechium edule. See Chayota edulis.
Seguidilla, Botor tetragonoloba, 37699.
Sesban sp., 38211.

nvacroearpum, 37931.
Sesbania grandifiora. See Agati
grandifiora.
Setaria imberbis. See Chaetochloa

imber bis.
setosa. See Chaetochloa setosa.
Severinia buxifolia, 38509, 38510.
Sha pai li, Pyrus chinensis, 38264.
Shan ho t’ao, Juglans regia, 38472.
ko tan shih tzu, Diospyros kaki,
37652.
shén, Panaz quinquefolium, 37870,
DIerk.
Shao yao, Paeonia albiflora, 38339.
Shekitori, Oryza sativa, 38227.
Shella-accum palm, Chamaedorea
ernesti-augusti, 38516.
Shéng ti shih tzt, Diospyros kaki,
37649.
Shih tzi. See Diospyros kaki.
Shinriki, Oryza sativa, 38221.
Shirashaya, Soja max, 38228. .
Shokokoku-han-kory0, J/oleus sorgium,
38199.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Shokowaishin-han-k6ry6, Holcus sor-
ghum, 358197.
Shore-grass, Stenotaphrum
tum, 37850.
Shuang shih liu hua, Pwnica granatum, -
38185.
Shui mén tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38245.
pai li, Pyrus chinensis, 38269.
shih tzii, Diospyros kaki, 37656.
Sida sp., 387918.
Sindora supa, 37703.
Sloe, Prunus spinosa
38426.
Soap-pod tree, Gleditsia sp., 38256.
Soja maz, 37684, 38213-38220, 38228,
38450-38462.
Solanum sp., 38174,
muricatum, 38548.
tuberosum, 37947, 38300, 38301,
38356-38360, 38602-38615, 38617,
38659-38663.
Sorghum, Holcus sorghum:
(Algeria), 37723, 38183.
Baierie bodérie, 37957.
(Barbados), 38173.
Black Grushevsk, 37733.
(Brazil), 38033, 38034.
Chikuy6-seihan-kory6, 38202.
(China), 38463.
Danérie-balloi-ssolodérie, 37958,
Deparie bodérie, 37964.
danérie, 37960.
Durra, 38053.
(Egypt), 38592, 38594, 38599.
Ewaiga, 38594.
Gabli killirém, 38533
Gabli nialgo, 38569.
Gaderie, 37963.
Gai-hansaku, 38196.
(German West Africa),
37961, 37963, 37964,
38569, 38570.
Giant Sudan, 38183.
Gordori, 37964.
Hung kao liang, 38463.
Iantar, 37784.
(Italy), 38058.
Isnawi, 38592.
Jan dawa, 38406.
Janome, 83S0S85.
(Japan), 88085-38087,
38205, 383854, 38355.

secunda-

37956-
38933,

38194—

macrocarpa, ~

Re te ae eee

on ah

—
-

BEER Cater Nea

Sc 1 gh See Codtaned.
-Kakassirie. 37956.
a Pi achiang, 38463.
~ _Kaura, 38405.
_ Kijaku-haku-han-koryé, 38205.
- Kilburie, 37959.
Kokkoku dagan - kohan - koryo,
—- 38200.
hakunen-kory6d, 38203.
kinsui, 38194.
sasui, 38201.
SS waishin-han-kory6, 38204.
= Konen-korys 0, 38195.
a Massaggoa adjagama, 38570.
at. Mezera, under 37723.
Nen-koryo-k5, 38198.
(Nigeria), 38405, 38406.
(Russia), 37733, 387734.
Saifi beladi rafeh, 38599.
Sh6k6koku-han-kory6, 38199.
- Shok6waishin-han-kory6, 38197.
3 Ssanerari, 37961.
Sorghum halepense.
a pensis.
~~ -tulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
- Sotia- guvar, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba,
-. 37725.
-Sour-grass, Valota insularis, 38025.
Soy bean, Soja mar:
__ Aksaya, 38214.
Aoniudd, 38220.
Aotsurunoko, 38217.
(China), 37684, 38450-38462.
Ch’ing tou, 38456, 38457
Gowari, 38215.
Hadaka, 38216.
__. Hsiao hei tou, 38462.
J Hsiao huang tou, 38453, 38455.
. Hu p’i tou, 38460.
’ Huai tou, 38458.
Huang tou, 38454.
(Japan), 38213-38220, 38228.
q Juningonomi, 38219.
Kosuirasu, 38218.
Large white eyebrow, 37684.
Shirashaya, 38228.
Ta hei tou, 38461.
at Ta huang tou, 38450-38452.
Ta tzii tou, 38459.
a Tsurunoko, 38213.
Sp indle wood, Luonyinus sp., 38237.

.
~
tod >

See Holcus hale-

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181

Spiraea japonica acuminata, 38167.
Spondias tuberosa, 37861-37865.
Sporobolus argutus, 38011.
indicus, 37989.
Ssanerari, Holcus sorghum, 37961.
Sst léng shih tzt, Diospyros kaki,
37948.
Ssti pu hsiang
37658.
Stadmannia ddaaitinatic: DS3T8.
Stenotaphrum secundatum. 37850.
Sterculia sp., 37727.
Stizolobium cinereum, 38169, 38170.
Strawberry, Fragaria spp.:
(Bolivia). 38520-38522.
hill, 37691.
(Caucasus), 37690. 37691.
white, 38520.
wildwood, Fragaria vesca, 37690.
Styloma pacifica, 38541.
thurstonti, 38542.
Su li, Pyrus chinensis, 38278.
Su tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38259.
Sudan grass, Holcus halepensis, 38032,
38108.
Sugar-apple, Annona squamosa, 38635.
Sugar cane, Saccharum narenga:
(China), 38257, 38332.
Kan ché, 38257.
Suha, Citrus hystrix, 38293.

Sumach, Rhus punjabensis
38158.

Sung tzu, Pinus armandi, 38467.

Sunn hemp, Crotalaria juncea, 38140.
Supa, Sindora supa, 37703.

Sura dhani, Oryza sativa, 38531.
Sweetsop, Annona squamosa, 37818.
Sycamore fig, Ficus sycomorus, 37729.
Synecanthus fibrosus, 38498.
Syntherisma digitata, 38015.

Syringa sp., 37647.

Syzygium sp., 37932.

shih tzu, Diospyros kaki,

sinica,

Ta hei tou, Soja maz, 38461.

Ta huang tou, Soja max, 38450-38452.

Ta hung pien t'ao, Amygdalus persica
platycarpa, 38470.

Ta kou tzii niu hsin shih tzi, Dios-
pyros kaki, 37648.
Ta ou hsin shih tzu,

37674.

Diospyros kaki,

182

Ta pai yang shu, Populus tomentosa,
38255.

Ta pien t’ao, Amygdalus persica platy-
carpa, 38275.

Ta p’in kuo, Malus sp., 38279.

Ta sha kuo, Malus sp., 38280.

Ta shan shén, Panax quinquefolium,
37870, 37871.
Ta shui hsing,

38281.
Ta suan cha. Crataegus pinnatifida,
38176.
Ta tsao. Ziziphus jujuba, 37668, 38187.
Ta tzi tou, Soja maz, 38459.
Ta ylian tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38248.
Tabebuia pentaphyllau, 38649.
Tacca pinnatifida, 38133.
Tahiti-chestnut, Jnocarpus edulis,
38135,
Takenari, Oryza sativa, 38223.
Talauma sp., 38103.
Tangerine, Citrus
37753, 37771.
(Brazil). 37753, 30771.
Tarata, Pittosporum eugenioides, 38052.
Taro, Colocasia esculenta:
Apuwai ulaula, 37693.
(Hawaii), 37692-37695.
Kumu, 37692.

Lau loa, 37694.
Maka opio, 37695.
Thespesia campylosiphon.
codendron vidalianum.
Thladiantha dubia, 38488.
Thuja orientalis, 37660.
T’iao tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38244.

Tibulit, Citrus hystrix, 38293.

T’ien kua li, Pyrus chinensis, 38271.
Tomate de arbol, Cyphomandra beta-
cea, 38636.
Tomato, tree,

38636.
Tou lii mu tan, Paeonia suffruticosa,
38340.
Toung-tha-lai,
38514.
Tree tomato, Cyphomandra_ betacea,
38636.
Tricholauena rosea, 38021.
Trichosanthes kirilowii, 38489.
Trifolium alerandrinum, 38139.
angulatum, 37681.
parvifiorum, 37682.

Prunus armeniaca,

nobilis deliciosa,

See Bomby-

Cyphomandra_ betacea,

Garcinia kidia, 38518,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Trifolium pratense, 37937-37939, 38189—

38190.
repens, 38579.

Trigonella foenum-graecum, 38465.

Triphasia aurantiola. See Triphasia
trifolia,

trifolia, 37816.

Tristania suaveolens, 38098.

Triticum aestivum, 37971, 38343-38353,
38528, 38529, 38534, 38618-38621, -
38623, 38626-38631.

durum, 38622, 38624, 38625.
vulgare. See Triticum aestivum.

Tsa chiang tou, Vigna sinensis, 38447.

Tsa hsiao tou, Phaseolus angularis,

38448.

Tsa pien tou, Lentilla lens, 38435.

Tsao. See Ziziphus jujuba.

Tsurunoko, Soja maz, 382138.

Tu pei tzu, Rhus punjabensis sinica,

38158.
Tugue, Dioscorea aculeata, 37702.
Tung po chu, Phyllostachys sp., 37679.
tree, Aleurites spp., 37980, 38527.
wu érh chiao mu tan, Paeonia suf-
fruticosa, 38340.

T’ung shu, Paulownia fortunei, 38184.

Tzu su li, Pyrus chinensis, 38265. .

Uchul

38498.
Ulluco, Ullucus tuberosus, 38616.
Ullucu papa lisa, Ullucus tuberosus,

38616.

Ullucus tuberosus, 38616.

Ulmus sp., 37671.

foliacea, 38491.
hollandica vegeta, 38492.
parvifolia, 37810.

Umbu, Spondias tuberosa, 37861-37865.

Undetermined, 37815, 38116, 38212.

Uvaia do campo, Hugenia campestris,

37830.

Uvillas, Amygdalus persica, 38095.

palm, Synecanthus fibrosus,

Valota insularis, 38025.
Vicia faba, 38045, 38487,
Vigna nilotica, 38046.

sinensis, 37743, 37894, 37915,
88110, 38295, 38296, 38447-
38449.

Vitex parviflora, 37705.
trifolia, 38130, 38131.

s reticulata, 38168.
vinifera, 38186.

Walnut, Juglans regia, 38471, 38472.
- Caucasian, Pterocarya frazini-
folia, 38427.
Shan ho t’ao, 38472.
Wan tou, Phaseolus calcaratus, 38441.
Watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris, 38105,
m 38518.
Wheat, Vriticum spp.:
3 Alpha, 38343.
Apulia, 38622.
Australian Early, 38631.
(Australia), 38343-38353.
Bayah, 38344.
Bunyip, 38345.
Caledon Baard, 38620.
Comeback, 38346.
durum, 38622, 38624, 38625.
Ecksteen, 38626.
Federation, 38347.
- Firbank, 38348.
Florence, 38349.
Fourie, 38627.
Gluyas Early, 38350, 38528, 38630.
Grimbeek’s Kleinkoren, 38623.
Kaalkop, 38619.
- Medeah, 38625.
(Peru), 37971.
Potchefstroom White, 38619.
Rooi Wolkoren, 38629.
(Russia), 38534.
spring, 38621.
Standerton Winter, 38618.
Steinwedel, 38351.
Theunissen, 38624.
(Transvaal), 38528, 38529, 38618—
38631.
Warren, 38352.
Wit Kleinkoren, 38628.
Wolkoren, 38529, 38629.
; Yandilla King, 38353.
_ Wikstroemia chamaedaphne, 38236.
Willow, Saliz spp., 38179, 38233-38235,
t 38238.
_ Wood-oil tree. See Tung tree.
Wu pei tzu, Rhus punjabensis sinica,
88158.

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Xoai thanhea, Mangifera indica, 38387.
Xylopia carminativa, 37905.

Dioscorea spp., 37701, 37702,
37943, 38134, 38229.
Lima-Lima, 37701.
Tugue, 37702.
Yam bean, Cacara erosa, 38665.
Yang shén, Panar quinquefolium,
37870, 37871.
Yang yen pai chiang tou, Vigna sinen-
sis, 38449.
Yao huang mu tan, Paeonia suffruti-
cosa, 38340.
Yeh shih tzt, Diospyros lotus, 37801.
Yen pu tai shih tzt, Diospyros kaki,
37672.
Yen shih tzti, Diospyros kaki, 37951.
Yin li, Pyrus chinensis, 38266.
Yin li tzu, Castanea mollissima, 37800.
Ying ch’un hua, Jasminum nudifiorum,
38248.
Ylang-ylang,
38652.
Yu lou t’ou shih tzi, Diospyros kali,
37950.
Yui hua mei, Prunus glandulosa, 38337.
Yii i huang mu tan, Paeonia suffruti-
cosa, 38340.
Yii Kuei lun shih tzt, Diospyros kasi,
37673.
Yii kuo tien ching mu tan. Paconia
suffruticosa, 38340.
Yiian shén, Panar = quinquefolium,
37870, 37871.
ts’ui tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 38247.

Yam,

Canangium odoratum,

Zapote (undetermined), 37815.

Zea mays, 37896, 37909, 37965-37967,
387972, 38517, 38544-38546, 38589-
38591, 38593, 38595-38598, 38600.

Zephyranthes sp., 38111.

Zinziber officinale, 38180.

Ziziphus joazeiro, 37907, 37923.

jujuba, 37659, 37668, 38187, 38243 -
38247, 38249-38253, 38258-
38261.

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

WILLIAM A. TAYLOR, Chtef of Bureau.

INVENTORY

OF

FEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED

BY THE

OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION
a DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1
g TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914.

(No. 40; Nos. 38666 To 39308.)

WASHINGTON:

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFIOE.
1917.

BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY.

Chief of Bureau, WILLIAM A, TAYLOR.

Associate Chief of Bureau, KARL F. KELLERMAN.
Officer in Charge of Publications, J. E. RocKWELL.
Chief Clerk, JAMES E. JONES.

FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION.
SCIENTIFIC STAFF,
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge.

®. H. Dorsett, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Plant Introduction Field Stations.

B. T. Galloway, Plant Pathologist, in Charge of Plant Protection and Plant Propagation.

Peter Bisset, Plant Introducer, in Charge of Foreign Plant Distribution.

Frank N. Meyer and Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorers.

H. C. Skeels, S. C. Stuntz, and R. A. Young, Botanical Assistants.

David A. Bisset, Nathan Menderson, and Glen P. Van Hseltine, Assistants.

Robert L. Beagles, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Edward Simmonds, Superintendent, Plant Introduction Field Station, Miami, Flea.

John M. Rankin, Superintendent, Yarrow Plant Introduction Field Station, Rockville, Mad.

J. E. Morrow, Superintendent, Plant eee ee Field Station, Brooksville, Fla.

Edward Goucher, Plant Propagator.

Collaborators: Aaron Aaronsohn, Director, Jewish Agricultural Eaperimental Station,
Haifa, Palestine; Thomas W. Brown, Gizeh, Cairo, Egypt; H. M. Curran, Laurel, Md.;
M. J. Dorsey, University Farm, St. Paul, Minn.; H. T. Edwards, Ridgewood, N. J.;
Dr. Gustay Eisen, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, Cal.; E. C. Green,
Servico do Algoddo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; A. C. Hartless, Seharunpur Botanic Gardens,
Seharunpur, India; E. J. Kraus, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill. ; Barbour Lathrop,
Chicago, [ll.; Miss Eliza R. Scidmore, Yokohama, Japan; Charles Simpson, Litileriver,
Fla.; H. P. Stuckey, Haperiment, Ga.; Dr. L. Trabut, Director, Service Botanique,
Algiers, Algeria; E. H. Wilson, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

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ILLUSTRATIONS.

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. The first Chinese litchi tree (Litchi chinensis Sonnerat) to fruit in
the United States. (See S.-P. I. No. 38779.)..................... 28

. An orchard of the large-fruited Chinese hawthorn (Crataegus pin-

natifida Bunge) near Taianfu, Shantung, China. (SeeS. P. I. No.
I nF hn gag beeen gyda 28

. Arbor vite (Thuja orientalis L.) in Shensi, China. (See S. P. I.
al et i ASR Sie a I ls il ig a i eg 30
. An old soap-bean tree (Gleditsia sinensis Lam.) near Tientangyi,
Sirens, China. (See §. P. I. No: 38800.)...:.............2.2220 04 30

. The lumbang (Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd.) growing in Bahia,
tee free Fai: NG SOG0s.). .. 22.25 s ee one een dng ce oh 50

. The Queensland nut (Macadamia ternifolia Mueller), as grown in
a A SI iy rai | a) ars ae, Se a a 50

. Foliage and flowers of the Queensland nut (Macadamia ternifolia
Mueller), as grownin Florida. (See S. P. I. No. 39144.) ........ 84

. Spathodea campanulata Beauv., a strikingly handsome ornamental
een warms, (nec o. Fol. No, 39222.) . 3. 23 ia ces Se eae 84

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fe By al i IS li I Fae oa eh oi a a ee teks 96

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I] INVENTORY OF SEEDS A AND PLANTS. IMPORTED
BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT
INTRODUCTION DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY
1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914 (NO. 40; NOS. 38666 TO
39308),

. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT.
The introductions in this inventory which appear most important
from the brief descriptions received and from our limited experi-
ence with them are as follows:

Forage plants—The Australian Rhodes grass, Chloris virgata
variety decora, No. 39177, which has succeeded wonderfully on clay-
pan, wind-swept, and sun-scorched soils when other grasses were
difficult to establish; 12 species of grass, Nos. 38765 to 38776, from
s South Africa, some from the Kalahari desert region and pny
com the Transvaal and the Caldeon division of the coast region,
. hich, if any of them prove as valuable as the Rhodes grass so suc-
e, Biull established here from the same general climatic area, will
be decided acquisitions; a cowpea, No. 39143, called imboomba,
grown by the Zulus of South Africa; a selected forage sugar cane
ealled Quacsofoca, No. 39165, which in Queensland has proved su-
perior to all the old standard sorts by its hardiness, yield, softness,
a 3 superior food value; ; grasses, H'rianthus rufipilus, from the Hima-
yas, and Pollinia Hi from the interior of Australia, Nos. 39010
and 39011, of one of which cattle are so extremely fond that they kill
it by Hose cropping; and a smaller, finer stemmed grass somewhat
esembling Para grass, L’riochloa eeeares No. 38892, from Brazil
ed Capim Angolinha.

% ereals.—A collection of 13 forms of the grass Cotx lacryma-jobi,
Nos 38868 to 38880, known as Job’s-tears, certain of which produce
soft kernels and are cultivated for food; 33 varieties of corn, Nos.
39228 to 39260, of the characteristic type from Copacabana, Peru;
5 varieties of the same cereal, Nos. 39158 to 39162, from Yachow,
yestern China; a collection of sorghum varieties from Java, Nos.
9264 to 39282 ; 20 varieties of rice from the same tropical island,
Ne fe.—This bulletin is a record of new or little-known seeds or plants procured mostly
from abroad. It is intended for distribution to agricultural experiment stations and the

ore important private cooperators.

5

6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Nos. 39199 to 39218; and the 2 commercial rices of the Valencia rice- —
growing region of southeastern Spain, Nos. 38685 and 38686. —

Vegetables.—A fine variety of the winter pe-tsai or Chinese cab-
bage, Brassica pekinensis, No. 38782, with very white heads of a
mild flavor; 2 rhubarb species, Nos. 39049 and 39050, from Dar-
jiling, the stems of one of which are used for tarts, which’
might be hybridized. with Rheum rhaponticum; 22 varieties of
cassava, Nos. 38947 to 38968, representing the most important sorts
grown in the State of Bahia, Brazil; a variety of pumpkin, No.
58884, from the Oasis of Merv, Turkestan, which has withstood the
heat and drought of Sonora, Mexico, better than other sorts tested
there; a long blood-red carrot for pickling purposes, from Sianfu,
China, No. 38786; and a shrubby species of indigo, /ndigofera
dosua, No. 39119, from the temperate Himalayas, the flowers of which
are eaten as a potherb, while the plant is used for fodder. |

Fruits —Seedlings from a large feijoa fruit, No. 38970, which was
34 by 24 inches, a most unusual size for this promising Paraguayan
fruit: the Pelese apricot from Somma Vesuviana in Italy, No. 38778,
which, according to Dr. Gustav Eisen, the discoverer, is superior to
the Royal, with very firm flesh and fine flavor and good shipping
qualities; the wampi, Claucena lansium, No. 38708, a fruit related to
the orange, but not as yet fruited in America, promising, furthermore,
as a stock for the orange and grapefruit; a tropical grape, Vitis
tiliaefolia, No. 38853, of vigorous habit and producing good fruits |
useful for jellies, which deserves to be used in the production of
varieties of tropical grapes of good quality; six varieties of kuruba or
Passiflora, Nos. 38881, 38882, and 39223 to 39226, which in Bogota
are Peas market eae very highly esteemed by North Ameri-
cans there, a red-fruited variety being particularly prized because of
its decorative color; a new species of Eriobotrya, /. petiolata, No.
39111, related to he loquat, which may be of value as a stock for the
latter, from the eastern Himalayan region; the Luisa mango, No.
38981, a fine type, presumably originating from Philippine seed
in the island of Cuba; a quantity of litchi seeds gathered from
bearing trees of this important fruit now growing in the Hawatian
Islands, No. 88779; Poupartia avilluris, No. 39136, a new fruit and
shade tree from western Hupeh and Szechwan Provinces of
China, which has proved hardy in Georgia; Sorbus cuspidata and
Sorbus insignis, Nos. 39133 and 39134, two deciduous fruit trees
native to the eastern Himalayas; pape pentagyna, No. 39109, a
deciduous tree from Oudh, Bengal, Assam, India, and Burma, the
flowers, buds, and green fruits of which are eaten by the natives; and
a remarkable rambling Rubus, 2. niveus, No. 39130, from Kadbente
and Sikkim, which is reported to bear a fruit superior to the English
blackberry.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 7

_ Trees for shade, for use around the dooryard, or for windbreaks.—
The 80-foot tall, wild, pink-flowered cherry of Japan, Prunus serru-
lata sachalinensis, No. 38761, from the Arnold Arboretum, which de-
serves to be planted by the hundreds of thousands in our parks and
on our private estates because of its hardiness and great beauty as a
spring-flowering tree; the Nepal ash, No. 39014, which, though not
hardy in England, may prove to be so in our Southern States; the East
African cedar, Juniperus procera, No. 39185, from Eritrea, the wood
of which, according to Schweinfurth, makes better pencils than that
of the American juniper; the Swaziland tree, Balanites maughami,
No. 39196, a native of Portuguese East Africa, from the seeds of
which a clear yellow odoriess oil of about the commercial value of
cottonseed oil is obtained, but which, because of difficulties of ex-
traction, has not been exploited; the lofty forest tree, Picea smithi-
ana, No. 39040, from Darjiling, India, the wood of which is used for
packing cases and for charcoal; the moderate-sized horse-chestnut
from northern Bengal, Aesculus assamicus, No. 39102; the Mongolian
linden, T%lia mongolica, No. 38810, from Tahuashan, China, which Mr.
Meyer thinks will be hardy in our Northern States; three distinct
varieties of the Chinese soap-bean tree, Gleditsia sinensis, Nos. 38800
to 38802, which are remarkably drought and alkali resistant and are
very ornamental, carrying all winter their pods, which contain large
amounts of saponin; and the cigar-boxwood tree of China, Z7’oona
sinensis, No. 38805, from Changli, which ought to make a beautiful
shade and avenue tree and be useful in the Southwest for its timber.
The small Nepalese hazelnut, Corylus ferow, No. 39106, with prickly
cups but edible nuts, may find a use in the development of the hazel-
nut industry. The large bamboo, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, Nos.
38736 and 39178, from Darjiling, which produces shoots 80 feet tall,
the young sprouts of which are edible and.from which a luxury
—ealled gass-tenga is made in Assam, may prove hardy in the South-
ern States and be used, as it is in India, for windbreak purposes.
As dooryard shrubs for small homes may be mentioned an evergreen
Cotoneaster, C. microphylla, No. 39008; 18 Himalayan species of
hododendron, Nos. 39051 to 39068, among them a dwarf form, a
yellow-flowered form, and one reported to be adapted for use in the
parched and arid climate of Tibet; a Nepal barberry, Berberis nepa-
lensis, No. 39105, which flowers from October to March in the mild
climate of its native habitat; an autumn-flowering plant, Polygonum
vaccinifolium, No. 39048, for rock work, which has proved a favorite
in England, where its bright rose-colored flowers bloom from August
to November; and three forms of the evergreen shrubs Kuonymus,
Nos. 38833 to 38835, from Tahuashan, in the Shensi Province of
China.

‘

S SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. |

- : Ss | ee. sae ae
Editorial note-—Chinese names in this inventory have been brough

so far as possible, into accord with the best authorities, the
graphic names (except when fixed by decisions of the United State
Geographic Board) being given in the form accepted by the Chines r
Ministry of Communications Postal Guide. Many of the smalle
village names, however, are not listed therein, and in all such ca
the location s the indee is given with reference to the nearest tow at
mentioned in that reference work.

The manuscript of this inventory has been prepared jae Miss Ma
Riley, the botanical determinations of seeds introduced have beer n
made and the notes on geographic distribution compiled by Mr. H.
Skeels, and the descriptive notes arranged by Mr. S. C. Stuntz, w no
has also had general supervision of this inventory. ~ sa

Davin Farrcuitp, 4
Agricultural Explorer in Charges a
dy

Orrice oF Foreign SEED AND PLANT are ee

Washington, D. C., November 16, 1916.

INVENTORY.

38666 and 38667.

| From Tolga, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. A. Hamilton.
Received July 1, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Hamilton.
38666. Hisiscus RADIATUS Cav. Malvacez.

“Flowers yellow, crimson center. This plant is reputed a cure for
fevers, etc., and a blood purifier. The whole plant is cut up, boiled, and
the liquid drunk. Prefers sandy soil.”

38667. LivISTONA MUELLERI Bailey. Phoenicacex. Fan palm.

3 “Fan palm, 10 feet. Requires sandy soil.”

(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.) Pearl millet.

From Zomba, Nyassaland, Africa. Presented by the Department of Agricul-
ture, Zomba. Received June 29, 1914.

“ Machewere. <A local variety of spiked millet.”

38668. PrraTrINEeRA ALICASTRUM (Swartz) Baill. Moracee.
(Brosimum alicastrum Swartz.) Bread-nut tree.
From Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Julio Rend6n, through
Mr. P. L. Ricker, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July 2, 1914.
See S. P. I. No. 34876 for previous introduction and description.
§ 38669. PrnniseTUM cLaucumM (L.) R. Brown. Poacee.
;

38670. Hocus HAtePensis L. Poacee. Johnson grass.
(Sorghum halepense Pers.)
From Bahia, Brazil. Presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrio. Received
July 1, 1914.

“The maturing of seeds of this grass seems to be very irregular, perhaps
- because we are now in our rainy season.” (Argollo Ferrdao.)

- $8671 to 38674.

From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received
July 2,1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Regnard, except as otherwise indicated.

. 38671. ALEURITES FoRDII Memsley. Euphorbiacee. Tung tree.

“ Large, spreading tree, very ornamental, both for its foliage and large
pinkish white flowers. I have sent you by this mail per sample post
two positive plates of Aleurites sp., representing flowers and young tree,
about 20 feet high, which bloomed profusely during the month of November
at my up-country residence. The blossoming generally precedes the coming
out of leaves, but this year, owing to more active vegetation, the flowers

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10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38671 to 38674—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. G. Regnard.)
and leaves showed at the same time. The seeds will be analyzed in our
Department of Agriculture, and I shall give you the result. It is to be
feared that the crop of seeds will be poor, as we have had very windy
weather which has been an obstacle to the pollination.”

38672. RoSCHERIA MELANOCHOETES Wendland. Phenicacee. Palm.

“ Fruit tree, from Saigon, Indo-China.”

38673. PHOENICOPHORIUM BORSIGIANUM (Koch) Stuntz. Phenicacex.
(Stevensonia grandifolia Duncan.) Palm.

See Hooker, Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, plate 7277, for full description.

38674. RoLLINIA MUCOSA (Jacq.) Baillon. Annonacex,
(Rollinia sieberi A. DC.)

“Fruit tree, very large fruited.”

“A small tree with the habit of Annona reticulata L. with large edible
fruit not equal in flavor to that of the cherimoya or sugar-apple.” (Saf-
ford, Classification of Annona, Contr. U. 8S. Nat. Herb., vol. 18, p. 58-69,
1914, which see for full description and illustration. )

38675. ANNONA CHERTMOLA Miller. Annonacee. Cherimoya.

From Brisbane, Australia. Presented by Mr. Leslie Gordon Corrie. Scions
received July 1, 1914.

38676 to 38684. |
From Cuzco, Peru. Presented by Dr. A. A. Giesecke, president, University
of Cuzco. Received July 1, 1914.
38676 to 38678. AMYGDALUS PERSICA L. Amygdalacex. Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes.)
38676. Special white. 38678. Special white.
38677. Doncietitas. }
38679. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA Ait. Amygdalacee. Nectarine.
388680 to 38683. AmyYGDALUS PERSICA L. Amygdalacex, Peach.
(Prunus persica Stokes. )
Seeds of four distinct varieties of peaches introduced, like the preced-
ing, for the work of Mr. W. F. Wight in breeding rosaceous plants.
38684. PRUNUS SALICIFOLIA H. B. K. Amygdalacee. Black cherry.
“Not only is the rum cherry (Prunus serotina) widely spread in North
America, but one of its forms reaches through Mexico, across the Isth-
mus of Panama, as far south as the mountains of Peru. Near Quito.
in Ecuador, where this. tree grows on the Equator, it appears to be in
fruit the whele year round. This is P. salicifolia.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 251.)

38685 and 38686. Oryza sativa L. Poacez. Rice.
From Spain. Presented by Mr. Claude I. Dawson, American consul,
Valencia, Spain. Received July 2, 1914.
“Two strains of the Benlloch (or Belloch) variety. The commercial classes
of rice in the Valencia region, especially along the north and south banks of the
Jucar River, or center of the rice district, are at present Benlloch (or Belloch)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. Tt

88685 and 38686—Continued.

and Amonquili. During 1913 the two were cultivated in the — 80

: excellent results obtained by experiment eon and in cere culti-
vation. The Benlloch (or Belloch) variety is of undetermined origin and very
9 little is known here concerning it. It was introduced and distributed to farmers
by the agricultural experiment station at Burjasot, near Valencia (Granja
Escuela prictica de Agricultura de Valencia). It was easily and quickly
domesticated and appears to be peculiarly adapted to this soil. It germinates
quickly in the seed bed and stands transplanting according to the usual practice
in this region. The grain gives a large percentage of rice flour in milling and
the straw is firm and remains sound from beginning to end. One disadvantage
is that it matures somewhat later than other varieties. It is also said to be
inferior in food value to the Bomba variety. The yield of Senlloch rice in 1913
was reported as being unusually high. In the municipal division of Villanueva
de Castellon of the Ribera Alta of the Jucar River many fields produced 900
} kilos per hanegada (10,800 kilos per hectare, or about 9,620 pounds per acre).
Some fields gave even better results, reaching 1,000 kilos per hanegada (12,000
kilos to the hectare, or 10,688 pounds to the acre). According to report, this
rice was sold at an average price of 27 pesetas per 100 kilos ($4.86 per 220
pounds) on the thrashing floor. It is this wonderful productivity which has
popularized the Benlloch variety, since it is to this condition more than the
class that all the work and hopes of the Valencia rice cultivator are sub-
ordinate.” (Extract from Mr. Dawson’s letter dated Apr. 25, 1914.)

38687 to 38693.

From Russia. Secured by Mr. E. Brown, of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Received July 3, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Brown, except as otherwise
indicated.
38687 to 38691.
From Ekatarinodar, Kuban Government, Russia. Secured from Mr.
A. N. Rockel.
38687. 'TRITICUM AESTIVUM L. Poacee. Winter wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
“No. 1. Best yielding variety in the Kuban district, from 30 to 60
bushels per acre. Seeded at the rate of 14 bushels per acre from
August till November.” (Rockel.)

38688. HorDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. Poacer.
' Winter barley.
“No. 2. Seeded September to November in the south and August
to September in the north; yield 50 to 8Q.bushels per acre.” (Rockel.)
38689. Brassica ALBA (L.) Boiss. Brassicacere. Yellow mustard.
“No. 4. Gives two crops in summer. Seeded in February to March.
High oil content.” (Rockel.)
88690 and 38691. Zea Mays L. Poacer. Corn.

38690. ‘No. 5. One of the small early types (Cinquantino) of
flint corn raised in the Kuban district.”

38691. “No.6. One of the small early types (Cinquantino) of
flint corn, called Perl, raised in the Kuban district.”

12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38687 to 38693—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. KE. Brown.)
38692 and 38693.

From the estate of A. Vassal, ‘“ Klarofskoy,’” Nogais Steppe, Govern-
ment of Taurida, Russia.

38692. SECALE CEREALE L. Poacex., Winter rye.
“No. 7. This is the best variety grown in the region.”

38693. AVENA SATIVA L. Poacer. 7 Oats.
‘No. 8. This is the best variety grown in the region.”

38694. Annona cHERIMOLA Miller. Annonacez. Cherimoya.

From Mexico. Presented by Mr. Charles F. O’Brien, Los Angeles, Cal.

Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., May, 1914.

“Seeds from a very choice variety of Mexican cherimoya, grown in the
mountains east of Culiacan, Sinaloa.” (O’Brien.)

38695. AraucariA AaRAUCANA (Mol.) Koch. Pinacez. Pehuen.

From Barbacena, Minas -Geraes, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Frank R.
Brainerd, Experiment Station. Received July 8, 1914.

“An evergreen tree, 50 to 80 feet high, of pyramidal or rounded form, with
an erect cylindrical bole, 14 to 23 feet thick, all but the oldest parts prickly
with living ieaves or the remains of dead ones. Branches produced in regular
tiers of five to seven. Leaves very uniform, ovate, with a slender spine-tipped
point, from 1 to 2 inches long, one-half to 1 inch wide; hard, rigid, and
leathery ; dark giossy green except at the paler growing tips of the branches,

and with numerous stomatic lines on both surfaces. The leaves are arranged |

spirally on the branch, overlapping at the broad, stalkless base, and are very
densely packed (about 24 to 1 inch of stem); they remain alive for 10 to 15
years, and then persist for an indefinite time dead. Male and female flowers
are usually borne on separate trees, but not invariably; the former are pro-
duced on egg-shaped or cylindrical catkins 3 to 5 inches long, the scales
lanceolate, densely packed, with the slender points reflexed, the pollen being
shed in early July. The female cones take two seasons to develop, appearing
in the spring of one year and shedding their seeds in August or September of
the next; they are globose, and usually 5 to 7 inches thick. Seeds conical, 14
inches long, three-fourths inch wide.

“Native of Chile; originally discovered about 1780, and introduced to
England by Archibald Menzies in 1795. Menzies had, two or three years
previously, when attached to Vancouver’s voyage of survey, pocketed some nuts
put on for dessert whilst he and the ship’s officers were dining with the Vice-
roy of Chile. He sowed these nuts on board ship, and ultimately landed five
plants, which proved to be the Araucaria, alive in England. One of the five
existed at Kew until 1892. The Chile pine, whilst hardy in most parts of
the British Isles, attains its finest development in the softer, moister counties,
and in good free soil. It should always be raised from seeds, fertile ones of
which are now regularly produced in several gardens. At Castle Kennedy I
have seen seedling plants springing up naturally near the trees from which
seeds had fallen. Araucaria imbricata is of peculiar interest as the only tree
from the south of the Equator that attains to timber-producing size in the
average climate of the British Isles. It becomes over 100 feet high and 7
feet in diameter of trunk in Chile, deriving its name from the Arauco Province
(inhabited by the Araucanos Indians), where it was first found. A species is

;

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 13

38695—Continued.

found in Brazil, and several. others in Australia and New Caledonia—all
tender. in its general aspect, and’ especially as compared with the ordinary
types of northern vegetation, the Chile pine is the most remarkable hardy
tree ever introduced to Britain. It should always be grown as an isolated
tree, or in an isolated group, as it associates very badly with ordinary garden
yegetation. It was first introduced in quantity to this country [England] in
1844 by Wm. Lobb.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs in the British Isles, vol.
1, p. 199, under Araucaria imbricata.)

38696 to 38698.
From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received
July 9, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Regnard.

38696. LinomMaA atBa (Bory) O. F. Cook, Pheenicacez.
Mascarene cabbage palm.

“A palm that attains a height of 50 feet. Young plants have dark-
, red margins on new leaves, which diminish when the tree becomes older.
This true red variety is getting very scarce now, as almost all the trees
newly planted are a cross mixture with the white. These seeds were
gathered on the true red sort in a wide plantation of them. The
cabbage of this palm is commonly eaten here and has quite a delicate
; flavor.”
-For a discussion of this Mascarene cabbage palm, see the Journal of
f the Washington Academy of Sciences, vol. 7, p. 123, 1917.

38697. HYoPHORBE AMARICAULIS Martius. Phenicacee. Palm.
“Said to grow 60 feet, though I have never seen it over 30 feet. This
palm is very common in Round Island and has spread now in Mauritius,
: where it is planted as a curious ornamental plant only. Trunk bottle
shaped.”
38698. KIGELIA PINNATA (Jacq.) DC. Bignoniacee.

“The sausage tree, called by the natives here Calabasse d’Amerique,
though a spreading tree of tropical Africa. The quite heavy and large
fruit. 20 inches and over, sometimes 4 feet, are produced on very long
cordlike stalks, thus hanging in the air, where they dangle for several
weeks. This tree is held sacred by the savage tribes of Nubia. The wood
is very hard and durable and easily worked.”

386 99 to 38707. OruntrA spp. Cactacee. Prickly-pear.

From Nice, France. Presented by M. Robert Roland Gosselin, through Mr.
William Dulany Hunter, American consul, Nice. Received July 10, 1914.

Cuttings introduced at the request of Dr. David Griffiths for his work in
Bi pnographing the genus Opuntia in connection with studies of its forage value.

, 38699. OPpuNTIA SPINULIFERA Salm-Dyck.

See 8S. P. I. No. 33335 for previous introduction,
38700. Users sicos-inpica (L.) Miller.

Var. costaricensis.
38701. OPpuNTIA DECUMANA (Willd.) Haw.

See S. P. I. No. 8916 for previous introduction.

14 , SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38699 to 38707—Continued.

38702. OPUNTIA GYMNOCARPA Weber (?).

These cuttings were received under the name Opuntia cafayatensis,
38703. OPUNTIA CAMUESSA Weber.

See S. P. I. No. 33334 for previous introduction.
388704. OPUNTIA ROBUSTA LARREYI Weber.

See S. P. I. No. 38328 for previous introduction,
38705. OPUNTIA Sp.
38706. OPUNTIA GYMNOCARPA Weber.

See S. P. I. No. 33329 for previous introduction,
38707. OPUNTIA STREPTACANTHA Lem,

See S. P. I. No. 33327 for previous introduction.

38708. CriauceNA LANSIUM (Lour.) Skeels. Rutacez. Wampi.
(Clausena wampi Oliver.) | -
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. E. V. Wilcox, Hawaii Experi-
ment Station. Received July 9, 1914.

“These seeds were kindly donated to the station by Mr. A. J. Campbell, of
Honolulu, who has a wampi tree which bears a heavy crop of excellent fruit.”
(Wilcoz.)

“A low, spineless tree, with spreading branches; leaves spirally arranged,
pinnate; leaflets 5 to 9, ovate elliptical, 3 to 5 inches long, petiolate, light green,
shiny above; flowers 4 to 5-parted, small, white, in large terminal panicles;

ovary villous, 5-celled, with 1 ovule in each cell; style short; stamens 10; fruit —

ovate globose, about 1 inch long; skin glandular, pubescent; seeds green. The
wampi is a native of southern China, where it is commonly grown for its fruits.
It is cultivated to some extent in Hawaii and could probably be grown in the
warmer parts of Florida and California. It can be grafted on grapefruit and
other species of Citrus, which makes it desirable to test it as a stock for common
citrous fruits. (W. T. Swingle. In Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horti-
culture. )

38709 to 38731.

From Angeles National Forest, Cal. Presented by the Forest Service,
Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., on the conclusion of
eucalyptus planting in the national forests. Notes adapted from A. J.
McClatchie, Eucalypts Cultivated in the United States, Bulletin 35,
Bureau of Forestry, are given abridged credits, with page citations.

Most. if not all, of this seed was collected from California-grown trees.
38709 to 38730. Eucalyptus spp. Myrtacee,
38709. EUCALYPTUS ALPINA Lindley. Alpine gum.
This tree, which is commonly ‘known as the Alpine gum, is a small
evergreen tree which reaches a height of 10 or 15 feet. The flowers
are sessile in the leaf axils, and solitary or few. They are white in
color. This rare and interesting alpine species might possibly do well

for street planting. (Adapted from W. R. Guilfoyle, Australian

Plants, and Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 15

_ 88709 to 38731—Continued.

38710. EUCALYPTUS BICOLOR A, Cunningh. Cooburn.

“This species is found growing in south Australia and eastern
Australia to the Gulf of Carpentaria. This tree has a variety of local
names, some of which are Cooburn, box, black box, yellow box, bastard
bor, and grey gum. It is also called slaty gum, from the gray and
white patches on the bark.

“The timber is hard and durable, very lasting underground, and
of a red color. It is used for fencing, rough buildings, and sleepers,
also for shafts, poles, and cogs. It is more easily worked than the
generality of ironbarks. The large trees are frequently hollowed and
decayed at heart. This tree attains a height of between 100 and 120
feet and a basal diameter of 24 to 36 inches.” (Maiden, Useful Native
Plants of Australia, p. 471, under E. largiflorens. )

38711. EvcaLyrrus crrriopora Hook. Lemon-scented gum.

This is a handsome, fast-growing tree, soon becoming tall and
slender. In favorable situations in the Southwest it attains a
height of 60 to 100 feet in 10 to 15 years. The trunk is straight
and even, the foliage being confined mostly to the lofty summit.
The bark is light colored, faintly mottled by indentations that
indicate where thin patches have flaked off. This mottling of the
trunk, together with the stately character of the tree, the graceful
foliage, the profuse bloom, and the fragrant leaves make this
eucalypt one of the most attractive of the genus. The leaves of
the tree are long, quite narrow, and equally shiny green on both
sides. The foliage possesses. a pleasant odor, closely resembling
that of a lemon, giving the tree its varietal name citriodora, The
tree thrives in the frostless coast regions, but is not suited to the
dry interior valleys. It is especially sensitive to low temperatures.
The wood is of a grayish, brownish, or yellowish tint, flexible,
strong, and durable. The timber is used for fencing, implement
handles, shipbuilding, paving, railway tiés, bridge building, car-
riage making. and for the manufacture of railway coaches in
Australia. The great value of this wood is due to its strength, elas-
ticity, and beauty. Its profuse bloom makes it valuable also for
bee pasture. (McClatchie, p. 54, 55. )

38712. EUuCALYPTUS PAUCIFLORA Shaber White gum.

This tree is of medium size; rarely exceeds 75 feet in height
and 3 feet in diameter. It is a stately and quite handsome tree.
The main branches are usually spreading and the smaller branches
drooping. The bark is smooth and grayish. The leaves are shiny,
the same color on both sides, and quite thick. The medium-sized
flowers are in compact clusters. The shape of the fruits is that of
the broader part of an egg. The tree does best in regions of mod-
erate temperatures a short distance from the coast. It is resist-
ant to frost. In Australia it grows from the base to near the top
of the highest mountains. It will not endure drought nor a hot,
dry atmosphere, though supplied with plenty of water artificially.
The timber is comparatively soft, splits fairly well, but is rather
brittle. It is not useful for underground purposes, but makes a
good fuel. (McClatchie, p. 55, under EL. coriacea.)

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38709 to 38731—Continued. a.

38713. EvcaLYPTus CLADOCALYX F. Muell. Sugar gum.
(Eucalyptus corynocalyz F. Muell.)

This tree attains a fair size and is commonly symmetrical and
erect. Its growth is quite rapid from an early age. The usual
height ranges from 50 to 100 feet, and in Australia the trunk is said
to often attain a diameter of 5 or 6 feet. As a rule the trunk is
straight, with only a slight taper. The bark is left smooth by the
continuous flaking off of the patches or strips. The bark of the main
stem is usually a deep cream color, that of the branches darker
before shedding, and of the young twigs quite red. This Eucalyptus
furnishes a timber that is very durable as railway ties, as posts, and
for other underground situations. The wood warps very little in
drying and when dry is very hard. It is also useful for the naves
and felloes of wheels. (McClatchie, p. 37, 58.)

38714. EvcaLYpTus vimanas Labill. Manna gum.

Both in Australia and in the Southwest the individuals of this
species make rapid growth and commonly become trees of large size.
Those growing in the Southwest give promise of eventually attaining
a height of 300 feet and a trunk diameter of 15 to 30 feet. The surface
of the bark varies considerably in appearance. That of the trunk and
main branches is commonly persistent, but from some trees long.
slender strips are shed, leaving the trunk smooth and of a greenish
or reddish creamy color. The persistent bark is brownish in color.
furrowed and rough. This bark has the peculiar characteristic of
exuding a honeylike substance, called “lerp’ by the natives, but bet-
ter known as ‘manna,’ when the bark is punctured or wounded by
insects. This Eucalyptus grows under quite a variety of cdimatic
conditions. In the Southwest it thrives near the coast. on dry mesas.
in the elevated valleys of-the interior, and in the hot valleys of
much of the desert region. The timber of this tree is less valuable
than most of the eucalypts. It is not durable under ground and does
not make good fuel. In Australia it is used for shingles and for
rough building material. The tree can be grown for a forest cover.
for windbreaks, for fuel, and for shade in many localities where
species producing a betier timber will not grow. (MUcClatchie, p.
82, 83.)

38715. Evucatyrrus eLosutus Labill. ~ Blue gum.

This species is the best known of the eucalypis and in many
respects the best known tree in all the world. It is the third tallest
of the species of Eucalyptus, the usual height in Australia being 200
to 300 feet. In California, where trees can be found 30 or more
years old, many have attained the height of 150 feet, and a diameter
of 3 to 6 feet during these years. This remarkable tree has the
power of adapting itself to a variety of climatic conditions. It thrives
both in moist, warm-regions, and in quite hot, dry ones. It makes
a good growth both in low lands and in dry, stony uplands. This
species is the most generally useful of all the eucalypts. The timber
of this tree is of a rather pale color, is hard, heavy, and very strong
and durable. It is fairly straight grained and splits easily. In
Australia it is used for shipbuilding, for carriage making, and in
the manufacture of agricultural implements. It is also used in

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 17

bridge building, for telegraph poles, and for railway ties. It is also
the one that is used principally in the manufacture of eucalyptus
oil in California. (McClatchie, p. 61-63.)

38716. EvcALYPTUS GONIOCALYX F. Muell. Mountain spotted gum.

This tree commonly attains a good size, in some situations in
Australia reaching a height of 300 feet, with a diameter of 6 to 10
feet. The leaves of the adult tree are long and quite slender, the two
sides being similarly colored. The flowers are nearly stemless, in small
clusters borne on flattened stalks. This species grows well in the
coast regions of California, but so far as known has not been tested
in the dry, hot valleys of the interior, or other similar situations. In
Australia it ascends to elevations of 4,000 feet, and is therefore a
promising species for the mountains of the Southwest. The tree fur-
nishes a hard, tough wood used by wheelwrights, by boat builders,
and for general building purposes. It is very durable in the ground
and is consequently useful for railroad: ties, for posts, and for other
purposes in underground situations. It also makes an excellent fuel.
(McClaichie, p. 63, 64.) ,

38717. EucALYPTUS GOMPHOCEPHALA DC. Tooart tree.

The tree is rather stocky and is usually symmetrical. The bark
of the trunk is dark gray, rough, and persistent. From the branches
the bark flakes off in strips, leaving the surface smooth and light
colored. The twigs are reddish yellow. The leaves are thick and
shining and somewhat leathery, the upper surface being darker than
the lower. The flowers are of large size. This tree thrives along the
coast and does fairly well in the dry, interior valleys. It has not
been grown extensively enough yet to determine what degrees of heat
and cold it will endure in America. The tree furnishes a heavy wood
that is very tough and strong. It is one of the strongest timbers in the
world. The grain is so close and curled or twisted that it is not
easily split. The timber is used principally in shipbuilding and for
bridges. It is very durable in all kinds of weather and in a great
variety of situations. (McClatchie, p. 63.)

38718. EucALYPTUS LEUCOXYLON F. Muell. White ironbark.

Trees of this species attain fair size in a comparatively short
time and when full grown are large. They are apt to grow out of
the perpendicular, and the trunks are frequently crooked. The wood
is white and straight grained. The foliage has a pleasing bluish cast
and is well distributec over the tree. The leaves of the young seed-
lings are broad, opposite, stemless, or short stemmed. This tree will
grow in a greater variety of climates than most eucalypts; in fact,
there are few situations in the Southwest in which it will not thrive.
it grows vigorously on the coast, on the interior plains and foothills,
and in the dry, hot desert valleys of the interior. On account of its
adaptability to so great a variety of climatic conditions, it can be
used as a forest cover for almost all kinds of situations and thus
supply a timber useful for a large number of purposes. It can be
grown for fuel and for other purposes that the ordinary blue gum
_ serves where the latter will not grow. (McClaichie, p. 66.)

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38709 to 38731—Continued.

38719. EvuCcALYPTUS MACRORHYNCHA F. Muell. .
Victoria stringy bark.

This tree is said to attain a fair height in Australia, but the
specimens growing in the Southwest do not yet give promise of at-
taining great size, due probably to being planted at too low an eleva-
tion. The tree has not proved to be a very symmetrical one. The
bark of the trunk and branches is thick, fibrous, and persistent,
usually a dark-gray color. This species thrives at the coast, and i
said to grow in Australia on comparatively sterile mountain ranges.
It is, in Australia, essentially a mountain species, seldom growing
on the plains. It will not endure dry, hot climates. The bark of the
tree being rough and fibrous, it is used extensively in Australia for
roofing sheds, stables, and other outbuildings. The fibers are also
sometimes used for strings. The tree furnishes a wood that is hard
and durable and easily split. It is useful for lumber, for fencing,
and for shingles and fuel. The tree is a promising one as a forest
cover for mountain ranges of the Southwest. (MJ/cClatchie, p. 67.)

38720. EUCALYPTUS OBLIQUA L’Herit. Stringy bark.

This is a tall, straight-stemmed tree, sometimes attaining a
height of 300 feet in Australia, with a stem diameter of 10 feet.
The bark is fibrous and persistent on both the trunk and the
branches, being of a somewhat grayish color. The leaves of the
young trees are commonly broad, but they become narrower as the
tree increases in age. This species grows fairly well at or near the
coast, doing best, however, some distance inland, but it does not
thrive in the dry, hot valleys of the interior. It will thrive in light,
barren soils, but does not endure severe drought. The timber of this
species is straight and easily split. In Australia this tree furnishes
much of the hardwood lumber used for rough building purposes. It
is also used extensively for fence rails, palings, and shingles. The
bark has been used for paper making. (McClatchie, p. 70.)
38721. EUCALYPTUS PIPERITA Smith. Peppermint stringy bark.

The trees of this species attain a considerable height and are
commonly erect and shapely. The grayish bark of the trunk i
fibrous and persistent. The leaves of the adult tree vary in shape
from a broad lance shape and very unequally sided to a narrow
lance shape and quite straight leaf. The flowers are about medium
size, in compact clusters of 6 to 12. The tree makes a fairly rapid
growth near the coast and in cool inland situations, but does not
endure dry, hot climates, and will not tolerate heavy frosts. The
timber is readily split and is used for fencing and general building
purposes. It is one of the species eligible for planting as a forest
cover on mountain sides where it is not too dry nor subject to too
heavy frosts. (McClatchie, p. 72, 73.)
38722. EUCALYPTUS POLYANTHEMOS Schauer. Red box.

This is commonly a medium-sized tree, although it is said occa-
sionally to reach a height of 250 feet in Australia. It is not a rapid
grower, and few of the American specimens have attained a diameter
of over 1 foot. It commonly sends up a single trunk, but quite fre
quently several stems arise from the same base. The tree is of 2
spreading habit, and with its characteristic foliage and profuse

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38709 to 38731—Continued.

bloom presents a very pleasing appearance. The bark of the trunk
and branches is persistent, somewhat furrowed, and grayish in color.
This species thrives under a great variety of climatic conditions.
It grows at and near the coast, in the foothills, on the mountain
sides, and in the hot, dry valleys of the interior. The timber of this
tree is very hard, strong, and durable, being used in Australia for
railroad ties, for cogs, and for the parts of wheels. It also makes an
excellent fuel. Its habit of growth and pleasing aspect render it
a good shade tree. It can also be used as a windbreak in localities
where faster growing trees will not endure the climatic conditions.
(McClatchie, p. 73.)

38723. EUCALYPTUS AMYGDALINA Labill. Peppermint gum.

In its native country the individuals of this species are the tallest
of the genus. This eucalyptus is one of the most remarkable and
important of all plants. Viewed in its marvelous height when
standing forth in its fullest development on the slopes or within
glens of mountain forests, it represents probably the tallest of all
the trees of the globe. Considered as a hardwood tree of celerity
in growth, it ranks among the very foremost. The tree endures low
temperatures, but is injured by dry heat. It does best near the
coast and at moderate elevations in well-watered mountain regions.
The timber is not as valuable as that of many other eucalypts, but
is said to be useful for shingles, rails, and for planking ships. It is
comparatively light, unlike many other eucalypts, floating on water.
It does not usually last well underground, nor does it furnish fuel

L of good quality. The leaves are a source of eucalyptus oil. (Mc-
Clatehie, p. 51, 52.)
38724. EUCALYPTUS RESINIFERA Smith. Kino eucalypt.

This is a tree of fair size, when full grown, reaching a height
of 100 feet. It is usually erect and symmetrical. The bark of the
trunk is dark reddish, fibrous, and persistent, resembling consider-
ably that of the stringy barks. The bark of the branches is more
or less deciduous. The wood is a rich red color, resembling true
mahogany, and is very heavy. This Eucalyptus, known as the red
mahogany, grows quite well in the coast regions of California, but
does not thrive in the dry interior valleys. It does not resist severe
frosts, nor does it endure high temperatures in a dry atmosphere.
The tree furnishes a timber that is very strong, hard, and durable.
It is used in Australia for piles, posts, paving, shingles, and general
building purposes. (McClatchie, p. 74, 75.)

38725. EUCALYPTUS LONGIROSTRIS Muell. Red gum.
(Eucalyptus rostrata Schlecht.)

Individuals of this species make a fairly rapid growth and are
commonly above medium size. The tree varies considerably in habit
and appearance, in some cases being erect and stately and in other
cases unsymmetrical and irregular in growth. This red gum is one
of the leading forest trees of the Australian continent. The tree
is commonly about 100 feet high in Australia, but is reported under
favorable circumstances to grow to double that height, with a trunk
diameter of 6 to 12 feet. The red gum grows wnder a great variety

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38709 to 38'731—Continued.

of climatic conditions. It is scattered over the southeastern part of
Australia, growing there in a great variety of situations. While
it prefers moist river bottoms with an equable climate, it will endure
much heat, severe frosts, and considerable drought. The red gum
furnishes a timber that is very valuable for many purposes. When
freshly cut the wood is a rich red color that grows darker as it is
exposed to the air. It is close grained, the fibers being interlocked,
thus rendering it quite difficult to split. In America the principal
uses made of the red gum have been for fuel and for posts. On
account of its profuse bloom it is a good honey-yielding tree, both in
Australia and in America. (McClatchie, p. 76, 77.)

38726. EUCALYPTUS SIDEROXYLON A. Cunningh. Red ironbark.

The red ironbark is a tree of medium to large size. It usually
grows erect, with an even trunk, having numerous side: branches,
especially toward the top. It never grows to a great height. The
bark is the hardest and the darkest of the ironbarks, the color
usually being a dark red or brown. It is furrowed and cracked
and studded with beads of the kino that exudes from it. ‘The
whole appearance of the tree, with its rough, dark bark, its silvery
narrow leaves, and daintily colored flowers, is quite distinctive,
contrasting strongly with the smooth-barked broader leaved species
of the genus. The wood is dark red, very hard, and heavy.
The leaves are narrow lance shaped, often curved, and usually
have a more or less evident silvery surface. The red iron- |
bark is one of the very useful eucalypts. While the timber
is not prized as highly in Australia as that of other ironbarks,
it is nevertheless valuable for many purposes. Its principal use
is for bridge construction, for railway ties, for girders and large
beams in building, for joists, for posts, for the hubs, spokes, and
shafts of vehicles, and for a great variety of other purposes where
strength and durability are required. (McClatchie, p. 80.) —

38727. EUCALYPTUS VIRGATA Sieber.

This is an erect shrub or a small tree with smooth or slightly
ribbony bark and pale-colored wood, and it is found along the
eastern coast of New South Wales, Australia. The mature teaves
are lance shaped, generally about 4 inches long, of a thick, very
coriaceous texture, and equally green and shining on both sides.
The flowers occur usually six in each head, and the nearly globular
fruits are about half an inch in diameter. The timber from this
eucalypt is of an inferior quality. A singular fact about this
eucalypt is that it does not seem to have any distinctive native
name, being usually called scrubby gum, a name also applied to
many other species. (Adapted from J. H. Maiden, Forest Flora of
New South Wales, vol. 3, p. 85-89, pl. 94.)

38728. EUCALYPTUS TERETICORNIS Smith. Flooded gum

This tree attains a good size under favorable conditions, bu
it is commonly not much above 100 feet in height and 6 feet in
diameter in Australia. In the Southwest it makes a rapid growth
and gives promise of reaching fully the size the trees do in their
home. The species thrives under a variety of climatic conditions.

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38709 to 38731—Continued.

It grows best near the coast but endures the dry heat of the
interior valleys. The trees of this species furnish an excellent
red-colored timber that is very hard, heavy, and durable. It is
used for general building purposes, for shipbuilding, for wheel-
wright work, for railroad ties, for telegraph poles, posts, fencing,
and fuel. (McClatchie, p. 81, 82.)

38729. EUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS Labill. Manna gum.
See S. P. I. No. 38714 for previous introduction and description.
38730. EUuCALYPTUS MUELLERIANA Howitt. Yellow stringy bark.

“This is perhaps only a variety of H#. pilularis; bark more fibrous
or stringy, the inner bark yellow and imparting a yellow stain to the
wood ; juvenile leaves often with tufts of hairs; adult leaves glossy
above; lid blunt or slightly pointed; fruit typically one-half inch
thick.” (H. M. Hall. In Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticul-

ture.)
38731. SyYNCARPIA GLOMULIFERA (Smith) Niedenzu. Myrtacee.
(Syncarpia laurifolia Ten.) Burra murra.

“This tree, which is a native of Queensland and New South Wales, is
locally known as the turpentine tree. It attains a height of 200 feet and
a stem girth of 30 feet. It is a quick grower and well adapted for shading
roadsides. The wood is very durable and is mostly used for flooring and
for cabinetmaking, as it takes a high polish. It is one of the most valuable
known timbers for piles in salt or fresh water. It is also used in the
construction of railway sleepers, in shipbuilding, and for other purposes
where a strong, durable wood is required. The wood is almost fireproof.”
(Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 521.)

38732. PENNISETUM eLAUCUM (L.) R. Brown. Poacee.
(Pennisetum typhoideum Rich.) Pearl millet.

From Lusambo, Belgian Kongo, Africa. Presented by Mr. J. A. Stockwell.
Received July 10, 1914.
African millet.

38733 to 38741.

From Darjiling, India. Collected by Mr. L. J. Mackintosh, Clover Cot, at
the request of Mr. J. F. Rock, collaboratér of the Bureau of Plant
Industry.

38733. ABIES SPECTABILIS Lambert. Pinacex. Fir.
(Abies webbiana Lindl.)

“ A lofty evergreen tree, met with in the Himalayas from the Indus to
Bhutan; in the northwest Himalayas between 7,000 and 13,000 feet; in
the inner ranges of Sikkim and Bhutan, between 9,000 and 13,000 feet;
and in the outer ranges not below 10,000 feet. This tree yields a white
resin which is sometimes medicinally used in India. The resin, mixed
with oil of roses, when taken internally produces intoxication. This
mixture is used externally for headaches, neuralgia, etc. The timber
made from this tree is not durable when exposed to the weather, but seems

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58733 to 387 41—Continued.

to last well in the form of shingles in Sikkim, whence it is sometimes
exported to Tibet for roofing. At Murree shingles are said to last 8 to 10
years and at Kulu 8 to 6 years. It is also much used for construction
purposes. Very little information exists regarding the rapidity of its
growth. The bark is used for roofing shepherds’ huts, and it is also made
into troughs for the salt given to the sheep grazing on the high Himalayas.”

(Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. 5.) :

38734. ACER HOOKERI Mig. Aceracex. Maple.

“This species, which is a native of the eastern temperate Himalayas, ~
is found growing at altitudes of 8,000 to 10,000 feet around Sikkim and —

Bhutan. Plants with copper-colored foliage are not uncommon around —

Darjiling. This tree attains a height of 40 to 50 feet.” (Watt, Dic- —
tionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 1, p. 69.)

38735. ALBIZZIA CHINENSIS (Osbeck) Merrill. Mimosacez.
(Albizzia stipulata Boiv.)

See S. P. I. No. 25782 for previous introduction.

Concerning this plant, Watt (Commercial Products of India), under |
A. stipulata, says: ‘‘All Indian species afford gum, more or less copi- a
ously, from wounds on the stem, and though little is known for certain of
the specific differences of these gums, that of A. stipulata is reputed to be —

especially valued as a size in the manufacture of Nepal paper. The
bark is said to be a fish poison; the leaves of most species are regarded —
as useful fodders, and in some instances the trees are specially grown i
on that account, but, according to Mr. Hartless, the stipules and young ~
leaves of this species are poisonous to cattle. The timber is very soft.
By far the greatest interest in the species of Albizzia centers in this
species, which is now very extensively grown as a Shade tree for tea both
in Assam and Darjiling. It is known as the sau in the former Province
and the kala-siris in the latter. Its chief value turns on the nitrating
warts formed on its roots.”

387386. DENDROCALAMUS HAMILTONII Nees and Arn. Poacez. Bamboo.

“A common bamboo in the eastern Himalayas from Kumaon to Assam.
It is generally a tall grass, 40 to 60 feet in height, but sometimes found
as a long and tangled bush. The young shoots are used as food, being
boiled and eaten in Sikkim, Bhutan, and Assam. The halms are large,
3 to 6 inches in diameter, rather hollow, and not always straight, but
they are used for every variety of purpose. The bamboo grows gregari-
ously on hillsides up to 8,000 feet. This bamboo is used by some tea
planters for shading their estates from the hot and violent winds. This
bamboo fiowers every year, which is not the case with all others of this
genus.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India, vol. 8,
p. 71.)

38737. NYSSA SESSILIFLORA Hook. f. and Thoms. Cornacee.

“This is a large tree found in the forests of the Sikkim Himalayas
above 5,000 feet; also in Martaban between 4,000 and 6,000. The wood
is gray, soft, and even grained, and is used for house building and other
purposes about Darjiling.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India, vol. 5, p. 438.)

38738. QUERCUS Sp. Fagacex. Oak.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 23

38733 to 38741—-Continued.
. 38739. TRACHYCARPUS MARTIANA (Wall.) Wendl. Pheenicacee, Palm.

“This species is found growing in the temperate Himalayas at alti-
tudes of 6,000 to 8,000 feet, and from Nepal eastward to the Khasia Hills
at altitudes of 4,000 to 5,000 feet. It is also found growing at Burma at
altitudes between 6,000 and 6,500 feet. The trunk is 20 to 50 feet long
and slender, clothed beneath the crown with persistent leaf sheaths. The
younger parts are softly furfuraceously hairy. The leaves are 4 to 5 feet
in diameter, subglaucous beneath, cut about half way down into linear
two-lobed segments. The flowers are yellow, ovaries villous. Drupe 1 to
34 inches long, dirty blue in color.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol.
6, p. 436.)

38740. TERMINALIA TOMENTOSA (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. Combretacee.
38741. (No. 17.) (Undetermined. )

:

38742 to 38751. Panax quinquerotium L. Araliacee. Ginseng.
: (Aralia quinquefolia Decne. and Planch.)

From China. Presented by His Excellency Tsao Julin, twice Minister for
Foreign Affairs, through Dr. Paul S. Reinsch, American minister, Peking,
China; at the request of Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer for

the Department of Agriculture.
See S. P. I. Nos. 37870 and 37871 for other varieties and for description.
Quoted notes by Tsao Julin.

38742. “Seeds of the wild ginseng from Linkianghsien.”

38743. ‘‘ Seeds of the wild ginseng from Kwantien. Located in Fung-
huang Subprefecture, Shengking Province. Latitude 40° 42’ N. and
longitude 124° 49’ EK.”

38744. ‘Seeds of the cultivated ginseng from Kwantien.”

38745. “Seeds of cultivated ginseng from Fushun. Located northeast
of Mukden. Latitude 41° 53’ N. and longitude 123° 51’ E.”

88746. ‘Seeds of cultivated ginseng from Chianhsien, located in
Shengking Province, Manchuria, in Hsingking Subprefecture.”

38747. “Seeds of cultivated ginseng.”

38748. “Seeds of cultivated ginseng from Antuhsien.”

38749. “Seeds of cultivated ginseng from Linkianghsien.”

38750. - “Seeds of cultivated ginseng from Tunghwahsien, located in
Hsingking Subprefecture, Shengking Province, Manchuria, east of
Mukden. Latitude 41° 37’ N. and longitude 128° 7’ EK.”

88751. “Seeds of cultivated ginseng from Fusung.”

38752 to 38755. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.

From India. Presented by Mr. H. G. Carter, economic Botanist to the
Botanical Survey of India, Indian Museum, Calcutta, India. Received
July 3, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Carter.

38752. ‘“(No. 35958, Bengal, India.) JKalojira. From the district
agricultural officer, Mymensingh, Bengal Province.”

38753. ‘“(No. 36241, Bombay, India.) Dhundhari. From the district
agricultural overseer, Broach, Bombay Province,”

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38752 to 38755—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. H. G. Carter.)
38754. “(No. 386249, Burma, India.) Nakerijea. From the deputy
commissioner, Akyab, Burma Province.”

38755. “(No. 36319, Hyderabad, India.) Kamod. From Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Province.”

38756. CoLocasiA ESCULENTA (I.) Schott. Araces. Taro.

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Gerrit P. Wilder, through Mr.
Chester J. Hunn, assistant horticulturist, Hawaii Experiment Station.
Received July 6, 1914.

Kai koi o Ewa.

38757. PsipruM CATTLEIANUM Sabine. Myrtacee. Guava.
From Santa Barbara, Cal. Presented by Mr. G. P. Rixford, San Fran-
cisco, Cal. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal.

Var. lucidum Hort.

“Seed of a yellow guava, supposed to be a little hardier than the ordinary
form.” (Rk. LZ. Beagles.)

38758 and 38759.

From Kew, England. Presented by the director, Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew, England.
38758. ACACIA RETINODES Schlecht. Mimosacez. Wirilda.

This everflowering acacia is a native of Victoria and South Australia,
where it grows along the river banks. It does well in moist places, but
never grows beyond the size of a small tree, usually attaining a height
of 20 to 25 feet. The wood is prettily grained, tough, and durable;
furnishes a good gum arabic. (Adapted from Maiden, Useful Native
Piants of Australia, and Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants.) ,
38759. ESCALLONIA PTEROCLADON Hooker. EHscalloniacee.

“A small, decidedly hardy, much-branched shrub, native of western
Patagonia, 4 or 5 feet high, with spreading branches. It is a bushy
plant with leaves like a small-leaved myrtle and abundant, very pretty,
Epacrislike, fragrant flowers, white, tinged with red. The old wood is
clothed with loose, cracked papyraceous bark and the branches are
straight, rigid, singularly angled, and winged with vertical ale (wings)
which are sinuate and downy or fringed at the edge.” (Curtis’s Botanical .
Magazine, pl. 4827.)

38760. CoToNEASTER FRIGIDA Wall. Malaceze.

From Los Angeles, Cal. Seed collected by Mr. P. H. Dorsett, of the Bureau
of Plant Industry, at Mr. Huntington’s place, Los Angeles, Cal., Novem-
ber 11, 1911. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico,
Cal.

“A large, rounded, deciduous shrub, 15 to 20 feet high, or a small tree;
branchlets at first covered with pale down, becoming smooth. Leaves 8 to 5
inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, narrowly oval or obovate, deep dull green and
smooth above, pale and very woolly beneath when young, becoming almost
smooth by autumn. Flowers white, one-third of an inch across, produced very
numerously in flattish corymbs 2 inches or more across, terminating in short,

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38760—Continued.

leafy twigs; flower stalks very woolly. Fruits in large clusters, each fruit about
the size of a pea, rich, bright red.

“Native of the Himalayas; introduced in 1824, and perhaps the most strik-
ing of all the cotoneasters. The splendid clusters of ‘berries’ wreathing the
branches make some of the most brilliant pictures of autumn and early winter.
Near London, owing to the attacks of birds, they disappear usually before
Christmas, but in country places are occasionally seen hanging until February.
The species is the most robust in the genus, making, if left to itself, a huge
bush 20 feet high and as much through, consisting of numerous branching
stems; but if kept to one stem when young, and the lower branches removed, it
will make a pretty round-headed tree with a well-shaped trunk. There is a
fine specimen of this kind in the Victoria Park at Bath whose trunk is 6
feet or so high and 1 foot or more thick. No hardy shrub more beautiful
than this thrives in town gardens.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in
the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 409-410.)

The wood of this small tree is attracting considerable attention in England

- as a source of wood for the manufacture of heads for golf sticks.

38761. PrRuNUS SERRULATA SACHALINENSIS (Schmidt) Makino.
(Prunus sargentii Rehder.) Amygdalacee. Sargent’s cherry.

From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Dr. C. S. Sargent, Arnold
Arboretum. Received July 6, 1914.

“This species is considered by Wilson valuable as a stock for the Japanese
cherries.” (Sargent.)

Distribution.—A large tree, often 75 feet high and 3 feet in diameter, found
in Chosen (Korea) and the islands of Hokkaido, Hakodate, and Hondo, in
Japan.

“A deciduous tree, 40 to 80 feet high, with a trunk sometimes 8 feet in
diameter; young shoots smooth. Leaves obovate to oval, drawn out at the
apex into a long, slender point, rounded, sometimes slightly heart-shaped at
the base, sharply toothed, 2 to 4 inches long, about half as wide, quite smooth
on both surfaces, often reddish when young; stalk smooth, one-half to 1 inch
long. with a pair of glands near the blade. Bracts red, oblong, one-half inch
long, edged with small] glandular teeth. Flowers 14 to 14 inches across, of a
lovely deep blush color, produced two to six together in short-stalked umbels.
each flower with a stalk 1 to 14 inches long; petals obovate, notched at the
broad apex; calyx tubular, with five ovate, pointed lobes one-fourth inch long,
smooth and entire; stamens deep rose. Fruit a small black cherry, one-third
inch wide.

“Native of Japan, introduced by Sargent to Kew in 1893. This splendid
cherry, probably the finest of the true cherries as a timber tree, is also one of
the most beautiful in its blossom. It flowers in April. ‘The seeds germinate
freely after lying dormant a year.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in
the British Isles, vol. 2, 250-251, under P. sargentii.)

38762. ANNoNnA MuRICATA L. Annonacee. Guanabana.

From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. Frederic W. Goding, Ameri-
ean consul. Received July 10, 1914.

“ Guandbana, a fruit growing wild throughout the coastal region of Ecuador,

on a very large tree. Evidently it is closely related to the cherimoya.”

(Goding.)

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38763. Brtou marmetos (L.) Lyons. Rutacee. Bael.
(Aegle marmelos Correa. )

From Rangoon, Burma, India. Presented by Rey. William H. S. Hascall.
Received July 14, 1914.

See S. P. I. Nos. 24450, 33094, and 38299 for previous introductions and de-
scription,

38764. Osmetia sp. (2?) Flacourtiacee. Lubi lubi.
From Catanduanes, Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. HE. H. Koert,
superintendent, Bicol Farm, through Mr. Paul Popenoe, Washington,
D. C. Received July 9, 1914.
“Seeds of a plant which possesses high value for food both for man and
beast. In its wild state it appears to prefer places rather heavily mulched.”
(Koert.)

38765 to 38776.
From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr. I. B. Pole Evans,
chief, Division of Botany, Department of Agriculture. Received July
2, 1914.

38765. ANDROPOGON ERIANTHOIDES F. Muell. Poacexe. Satin-top grass.
See S. P. I. No. 19254 for previous introduction.

38766. ALLOTEROPSIS ECKLONIANA (Nees) Hitchcock. Poacese. Grass.
(Blufiia eckloniana Nees.)

Distribution.—_A compactly tufted perennial grass growing from 1 to
3 feet tall, found in the Kalahari region and in the vicinity of Durban in
South Africa.

38767. ERAGROSTIS CURVULA (Schrad.) Nees. Poacee. Grass.
See S. P. I. No. 21813 for previous introduction.

Distribution.—A densely tufted perennial grass with open, nodding
panicles, growing about 2 feet high in the Kalahari region of South
Africa and extending southward to the Cape of Good Hope.

38768. ERAGROSTIS POA Stapf. Poacer. Grass.

Distribution.—A densely tufted perennial grass about 2 feet high,
found in moist places in the Caledon division of the coast region and in
Bechuanaland in the Kalahari region of South Africa.

38769. FINGERHUTHIA AFRICANA Lehm. Poacee. Grass.

Distribution.—A densely tufted grass resembling timothy in habit and
appearance, found in Little Namaqualand, in the Kalahari region and
in the Transvaal in South Africa.

38770. ISCHAEMUM GLAUCOSTACHYUM Stapf. ~ Poacer. Grass.

Distribution.—A slender perennial grass growing about 3 feet high,
found along the Pinaars River in the Transvaal, South Africa.

38771. PANICUM MAXIMUM Jacq. Poacee. Guinea grass.

38772. PANICUM NIGROPEDATUM Munro. Poacesr.

Distribution.—A perennial grass growing 1 to 2% feet high, found
in the Kalahari region of Africa and northward to the upper Zambezi
region.

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38765 to 387'76—Continued.

38773. CHAETOCHLOA AUREA (Hochst.) Hitche. Poacex,
(Setaria aurea Hochst.)

Distribution.—A perennial grass growing 6 feet tall, with dense panicles
covered with yellowish or bright orange bristles, found in the Kalahari
region of South Africa and in tropical Africa and Asia.

38774. CHAETOCHLOA LINDENBERGIANA (Nees) Hitéhe. Poacee,
(Setaria lindenbergiana Stapf.)

See S. P. I. No. 34817 for previous introduction.

38775. CHAETOCHLOA NIGRIROSTRIS (Nees) Skeels. Poacese.
(Setaria nigrirostris Dur. and Schinz.)

38776. CHAETOCHLOA SULCATA (Aubl.) Hitche. Poacer,
(Setaria sulcata Raddi.)

38777. onorak TUBEROSUM L. Solanacee. Potato.

From Lima, Peru. Procured from Senor J. A. MacKnight, director, Escuela
Normal de Varenes. Received July 15; 1914.

38778. Prunus armentaca L. Amygdalacee. Apricot.

From Somma Vesuviana. Presented by Dr. Gustav Hisen, Rome, Italy.
Cuttings received July 17, 1914.

“ Pelese apricot. Size, large; slightly ovoid. Deep crease between the cheeks,
one of which is larger than the other. Skin smooth, without spots. Color,
orange chrome, with carmine flush. Seed medium, with a small projection or
hur Flesh very firm; ripens evenly all around and shows no unripe side.
Flavor very fine. Sweetness medium (the specimen having been picked while
unripe). Leaves pointed. I consider this apricot one of the finest, if not the
finest, I have come across. It should be a splendid shipper, and if the sweet-
ness is increased by allowing the fruit to ripen more, it should prove a very
desirable table fruit, superior to the Royal. An average fruit displaced 53 ¢. ec.
water when immersed in a graduate.” (Hisen.)

38779. Lircuit cHINENSIS Sonnerat. Sapindacee. Litchi.
(Nephelium litchi Cambess. )

From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. Chester J. Hunn, assistant
horticulturist, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station. Received July
20, 1914.

“A small, bushy tree, with handsome dense foliage, native of China. It
blossoms in the dry season (about February), producing sprays of pale-green
flowers, and ripens its fruit about June. The fruit, produced in clusters, is of
the size and form of a large plum, with a rough, thin, scalelike rind, which be-
comes of a beautiful red tinge, gradually turning to a dark-brown color before
it is quite ripe. The jellylike pulp or aril which covers the seed is of a trans-
lucent whiteness and of an agreeable refreshing flavor. This fruit, represented
by different varieties of varying quality, is grown to great perfection about
Calcutta and elsewhere in India and is commonly sold in the bazaars when in
season. Cameron says it thrives up to 3,500 feet in South India, giving at
Bangalore two crops of fruit a year (in May and December). It is grown
successfully in Mauritius, but curiously enough it is rarely met with in Ceylon,

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38779—Continued.

though introduced here as early as 1802. The tree flourishes and produces
fruit at Peradeniya, but the variety here grown is obviously an indifferent one.
There are several varieties in cultivation, distinguished by size and shape of
fruit, quality of pulp, and size of seed. Litchi fruits are dried and preserved
in China and Cochin China, whence they are exported to Europe and America.
Dried litchis are not unlike raisins, both in appearance and taste. The tree
may be increased by seed, but ¥udding or grafting should be adopted to propa-
gate the best varieties.” (Macmillan, Handbook of Tropical Gardening and
Planting.)

For an illustration of the litchi tree as grown in California, see Plate I.

38780. Horprum vuuearRE L. Poacee. Barley.

From Amoy, China. Presented by Mr. Lester Maynard, American consul.
Received July 16, 1914.

38781 to 38844.

From China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer
for the Department of Agriculture. Received July 10, 1914. Quoted
notes by Mr. Meyer.

38781. OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS (L. f.) Ker-Gawler. Liliacex.

*“(No. 2112a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
liliaceous herbaceous perennial, found in shady nooks on rocky places.
Of value possibly in the hardy border in shady places.”

88782. BRASSICA PEKINENSIS (Lour.) Skeels. Brassicacez. Pe-tsai.

“(No. 2052a. Tsaochowfu, Shantung, China. March 11, 1914.) A
remarkably fine variety of winter pe-tsai, of very white color and
possessing a mild, sweet flavor. Weighs up to 10 pounds apiece.
Chinese name Ta pai ts’ai, meaning ‘large white vegetable.’ See former
notes [S. P. I. No. 36113] as to cultivation.”

388783. BRASSICA NAPIFORMIS (Paill. and Bois) Bailey. Brassicacer.
Turnip-rooted Chinese cabbage.

“(No. 2053a. Village of Tachungko, near Taianfu, Shantung, China.

March 21, 1914.)”

38784 and 38785. RAPHANUS SATIVUS L. Brassicacez. Radish.

38784. ‘“(No. 2054a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.)
A Chinese winter radish of a beautiful bright red color; shape
round and flattened; size medium large. A very attractive-look-
ing winter vegetable. Chinese name Z’ieh hung tan lo po, meaning
‘iron-red ball root.’ ”

38785. ‘“(No. 2055a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.)
A variety of Chinese early summer radish of bright red color and
of elongated shape. Can be eaten fresh or stewed. Chinese name
Yeh chi hung shui lo po, meaning ‘ wild-pheasant red-winter root.’ ”

38786. Daucus cARoTA L. Apiacer. Carrot.
“(No. 2056a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) A long,
blood-red carrot. Of special value for pickling purposes on account of

its attractive color. Thrives best on deep, rich, sandy soils which retain
moisture well. Chinese name Hung tiao lo po, meaning ‘ red-stick root.’ ”

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE I.

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Re 73 ores: 7 "

THE FIRST CHINESE LITCHI TREE (LITCHI CHINENSIS SONNERAT) TO FRUIT IN THE
UNITED States. (SEE S. P. I. No..38779.)

Although the famous Afong litchi tree has borne more or less regularly in Honolulu for the past
twenty years, most of the attempts which have been made to grow this species in California
and Florida have failed. This illustration, according to Mr. Hadley, shows a seedling intro-
duced by Reasoner Bros., of Oneco, Fla., now growing on the Hadley place in Santa Barbara,
Cal. It was 9 feet high and had a spread of 13} feet at the time the photograph here repro-
duced was taken, October 28, 1914. In 1914 it bore and ripened several fruits. In 1915 it
bloomed but failed to fruit. It was not injured by the freeze of 1913, although to just how low
temperatures it was subjected is not known. A report from India indicates that 21° F. will
injure the foliage, whereas a similar report from South China is to the effect that 24° F. injured
large trees severely. The freeze of February 3, 1917 (temperature 26° F.), at Miami, Fla., killed
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38781 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38787. ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM L. Liliacez. Chives.
* (No. 2057a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 30, 1914.) A superior
variety of chives, much used, forced in darkness as a winter vegetable.
Eaten with fried meats and as a savory in soups; considered to be
very healthful. Might possibly be a profitable crop in America when
supplied to the Hebrew and Chinese colonies in eastern American cities.
Chinese name Chiu ts‘ai tet.”
38788. CAPSICUM ANNUUM L. Solanacee. Red pepper.
“(No. 2058a. Feicheng, Shantung, China. March 26, 1914.) A
very elongated variety of Chili pepper, locally much dried and kept for
winter use. Is used as a condiment in soups and with noodles when
ground and mixed with sesame oil and a little salt, creating a good
appetite that way. Chinese name Ch’ang la chiao, meaning ‘long chili
pepper.’ ”
38789 to 38792. Zea MAys L. Poacee. Corn.
From Peking, China. Collected April 28, 1914.

38789. ‘“(No. 2059a.) A variety of flint maize, of golden-yellow
color, said to ripen early. Chinese name Wu yiich hsien yi mi,
meaning ‘fifth moon new imperial grain.’ ”

38790. “(No. 2060a. A rare variety of flint maize of grayish
color, said to ripen early. Chinese name Wu yiieh hsien yii mi,
meaning ‘ gray imperial grain.’ ”

38791. ‘“(No. 2061a. A rare variety of flint maize of violet-pur-
plish color. Said to have come from Japan. Chinese name Tet
yi mi, meaning ‘ violet imperial grain.’ ”’

388792. “(No. 2062a.) Mixed varieties of flint maize said-to have
come from Japan. Chinese name Tsa jih pén yi mi, meaning
‘mixed Japanese imperial grain.’ ”

88793. Drospyros KAKI L. f. Diospyracee. Persimmon.
“(No. 2063a. Provinces of Honan, Shensi, Shansi, and Shantung,
China. December, 1913, to April, 1914.) Collected from fruits of
cultivated varieties. To be sown to obtain primarily pollen-bearing
trees.”
38794. Pyrus CHINENSIS Lindl. Malacee. Pear.
“(No. 2064a. Provinces of Honan, Shensi, Shansi, and Shantung,
China. December, 1913, to April, 1914.) Mixed varieties of Chinese
pears obtained from fruits of cultivated varieties. To be sown to obtain
new varieties possibly.”
88795. CHAENOMELES LAGENARIA CATHAYENSIS (Hemsl.) Rehder. Ma-
lacee. (Pyrus cathayensis Hemsl.) Quince.
“(No. 2065a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 19, 1914.) Mixed
varieties of Chinese quinces. To be sown like S. P. I. No. 88794. See
S. P. I. No. 35639 for remarks.”
38796. CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA Bunge. Malacee. Hawthorn.
“(No. 2066a. Provinces of Honan and Shantung, China. February
and March, 1914.} Mixed varieties of Chinese haw fruits. To be sown
out for stocks. The seeds may remain dormant for one or two years.”
For an illustration of a hawthorn orchard in China, see Plate II,

30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38781 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
388797 and 38798. THUJA ORIENTALIS L. Pinacee. Arbor vite.
From Chaoyi, Shensi, China. Collected February 7, 1914.

88797. “(No. 2067a.) A remarkable form of the oriental arbor
vite, of flattened globular shape and of very dense growth. A rare
tree! Of value for cemeteries and for places of dignity. Specially
suited to mild-wintered, semiarid climes.”’

38798. ‘“(No. 2068a.) <A conical form of the oriental arbor vite,
of somewhat less dense growth than S. P. I. No. 38797. Of like

value.”
For an illustration of the arbor vitz as grown in China, see
Plate III.
38799. Pyrus sp. Malacee. Pear.

“(No. 2069a. Kwanyunting, Honan, China. December 20, 1913.) <A
small species of pear of round-elongated shape with long peduncle. Color
russet brown. Becomes soft and mushy when ripe. Chinese name
T’ang i, meaning ‘ sugar pear.’ ”

38800 to 38802. GLEDITSIA SINENSIS Lam. Czsalpiniacese. Soap bean.

38800. “(No. 2070a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 7, 1914.)
A large-podded variety of the Chinese soap bean. These Chinese
Gleditsias often grow to very large size, becoming quite old and at
times making beautiful, well-rounded heads of dense branches and
foliage. The conspicuous pods persist on the trees all through
the winter. These trees are marvelously drought resistant and do
not object to a certain amount of alkali. Recommended as an orna-
mental park and shade tree for the mild-wintered, semiarid sections
of the United States. The Chinese find use for the pods, when
sliced up, as a substitute for soap for washing their hair and cer-
tain fabrics. They call them Tsao chio, meaning ‘black horns.’
To insure a quick germination, scratch the seed or immerse for a
second or so in boiling water.”
For an illustration of the soap-bean tree in China, see Plate IV.
38801. ‘“(No. 2071a. Lingpao, Honan, China. December 24, 1914.)
The ordinary Chinese soap bean, as seen everywhere along the roads
in Honan and Shensi. The young trees often have their trunks
covered with big spines, which often have totally disappeared,
however, when the trees are old. For further remarks, see S. P. I.
No. 38800.”
88802. ‘“(No. 2072a. Puchowfu, Shensi, China. February 9, 1914.)
A rare variety of Chinese soap bean, having long, slender pods of
cylindrical shape. For further remarks see S. P. I. No. 388801.
Chinese name Hsiang ya tsao chio meaning ‘ elephant’s trunk soap
bean.’ ”
38803. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS L. Pinaceze. Juniper.
(No. 2075a. Village of Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 10, 1914.)
A vigorous-growing form of the North Chinese juniper recommended
like S. P. I. No. 38804. Chinese name Hsiieh po, meaning ‘red conifer.’ ”’

38804. JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS L. Pinacee. Juniper.

“(No. 2074a. Sianfu, Shensi, China. January 25, 1914.) <A juniper of
tall, but graceful growth, apparently a form of Juniperus chinensis. Able

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants imported. PLATE Ill.

ARBOR VITZ (THUJA ORIENTALIS L.) IN SHENSI, CHINA. (SEE S. P. I. No. 38798.)

A single specimen of conical form, called by the Chinese Weng pai shu, meaning ‘‘water-jar
coniier,”’ referring to its outlines, which seem to resemble certain types of water jars. Of value
as an evergreen ior cemeteries and for places of dignity. Especially suited to mild-wintered
semiarid climes. (Photographed by Frank N. Meyer, August 15, 1914, near Chaoyi, Shensi,
China; P13157FS.)

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE IV.

PAE

AN OLD SOAP-BEAN TREE (GLEDITSIA SINENSIS LAM.) NEAR TIENTANGYI, SHENSI,
CHINA. (SEE S. P. I. No. 38800.)

A large old trea found in a dry place. The dense head of branches is characteristic of this species of
honey locust as seen on the Sianfu plain. It is a long-lived beautiful shade tree with long stout
spines and well-rounded head of dense branches and foliage. It is remarkably resistant to drought
and a valuable ornamental park and shade tree for the semiarid sections of the United States.
The large thick pods, which contain considerable quantities of saponin, are sliced and used as a
substitute for soap. No. 38800 is a large-podded variety of this interesting tree. (Photographed
by Frank N. Meyer, January 23, 1915; P12160FS.)

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38781 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

to withstand considerable drought and alkali, and recommended as a
very ornamental evergreen for parks and gardens in the mild-wintered,
semiarid sections of the United States.”
38805. TooNA SINENSIS (Juss.) Roemer. Meliaces.

(Cedrela sinensis Juss.)

From Changli, Chibli, China. Secured by Mr. Frank N. Meyer. from
Mrs. Mary Clemens. Collected November 1, 1913.

“(No. 2076a.) The well-known Chinese cigar-box wood, of which the
Chinese eat the young sprouts like spinach. The trees become quite old,
grow to large size, and withstand drought and alkali to a considerable
extent. Recommended as a shade and avenue tree for the mild-wintered
sections of the semiarid belt in the United States. Chinese name Hsiang
ch’un shu, meaning ‘ sweet chun tree.’ Obtained from Mrs. Mary Clemens
at Tientsin, who collected these seeds at Changli.”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 31

38806. PAULOWNIA FORTUNEI (Seem.) Hemsley (?). Scrophulariacee.

“(No. 2077a. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu, Shensi, China.
January 21, 1914.) A Paulownia growing into a medium-sized tree, able
to withstand drought and a certain amount of alkali. For further in-
formation, see S. P. I. No. 38184.”

38807. LicusTRUM QUIHOUI Carr. Oleacez. Privet.

“(No. 2078a. Mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21,
1914.) A privet found in rocky banks and in between pebbles and rocks,
growing into a small or medium-sized bush. Bears masses of small black
berries, that set off well the small evergreen foliage. Is much utilized
by the Chinese upon which to graft Olea fragrans. Of value as a hedge
and border shrub, especially for the mild-wintered, semiarid parts of the
United States. Chinese name Tung ch’ing chih, meaning ‘ wintergreen.’ ”

88808 and 38809. LesPEepEzA sp. Fabacee.
From. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. Collected December 29, 1913.

38808. “(No. 2079a.) A shrubby Lespedeza, growing 3 to 4 feet in
height, found on rocky mountain slopes at altitudes of 3,000 to
4.000 feet. Of value possibly for forage purposes and as a cover
shrub on sandy wastes.”

38809. ‘“(No. 2080a.) A small, shrubby Lespedeza, found on rocky
mountain sides at about 3,000 feet elevation. Of value possibly for
forage purposes and as a cover shrub on sandy wastes.”

388810. Tiz1a MoNGoLICA Maxim. Tiliace2. Linden.

(No. 2081a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China, December 29, 1913.) A small-
leaved linden occurring on rocky mountain sides. In the higher alti-
tudes and in the more exposed places it remains a shrub, but when found
in sheltered localities grows to be a tall tree. Of value possibly as a
hardy shade and park tree for northern localities. Collected at 5,000 feet
altitude. Chinese name Mi tuan shu.”

38811. BeErRBeERIS sp. Berberidacee. Barberry.
“(No. 2084a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A bar-
berry of medium tall growth, found on stony mountain slopes. Bears

very large red fruits, which may prove to be of value for preserving pur-
poses. Collected at an altitude of about 6,000 feet.”

32

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38781 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38812. HYDRANGEA BRETSCHNEIDERI Dippel. Hydrangeacee.
Hydrangea.
“(No. 2085a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
vigorously growing Hydrangea, mostly found between bowlders or rocks
on somewhat moist soils. Of value possibly as an ornamental park
shrub for northern regions.”

38813. VisuRNUM sp. Caprifoliacee.

“(No. 2086a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
Viburnum, found as undergrowth between tall, open trees. In habit
resembling Viburnum opulus but of looser growth and thinner branches.
Of value possibly as an ornamental park shrub for northern regions.”

38814. LoNICERA PERICLYMENUM L. Caprifoliacee. Honeysuckle.

“(No. 2087a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
twining honeysuckle found between scrub in shady places. The flowers
are borne in terminal bunches and are surrounded by a typical large
circular involucrum. Of value as a porch or pillar vine in gardens and
parks.”

38815 and 38816. Lonicera spp. Caprifoliacez. Honeysuckle.

From the mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. Collected Jan-
uary 21, 1914.

38815. “(No. 2088a.) An evergreen, trailing honeysuckle bearing
black berries, found on well-sheltered, rocky banks. Of value
for covering waste places.”

38816. ‘“(No. 2089a.) A bush honeysuckle. See S. P. I. No. 37545
for previous introduction.”

38817. ExocHOoRDA RACEMOSA (Lindl.) Rehder. Rosacezx.
(Ezochorda grandifiora Lindl.)

“(No. 2090a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
medium tall, sturdy shrub, found here and there in great masses in
rocky crevices at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. Of value
as an ornamental garden shrub, especially for rockeries, and for semi-
arid regions.”

38818. CLEMATIS sp. Ranunculacez. Clematis.

“(No. 2091a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
climbing clematis found in between shrubbery and running over same.

Bears apparently large flowers; possesses somewhat glossy foliage.
Collected at an altitude of 4,500 feet.”

38819. ELSHOLTZIA STAUNTONI Benth. Menthacee.

“(No. 2092a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 28. 1913.) A
woody labiate, growing from 1% to 2 feet in height, found amidst
stony débris at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 feet. Of value pos-
sibly as a rockery shrub and along open borders.”

38820. ArpizzIA sp. Mimosacez.
“(No. 2093a. Near Taianfu, Shantung, China. March 22, 1914.) A
silk-flower tree having whitish blossoms and large doubly pinnate

leaves. Found on rocky, sterile, mountain slopes. Of value as a soil
binder in dry regions. For further information see S. P. I. No. 38285.”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 33

1 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
38821. Rosa sp. Rose.

“(No. 2094a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29. 1913.) A
shrubby rose, of which the young twigs are reddish colored and bear
very broad, reddish spines, like Rosa hugonis. The old fruits are
_black. Collected on stony places at an altitude of about 5.000 feet.”
38822. CELTIS SINENSIS Pers. Ulmacez. Hackberry.

“(No. 2095a. Near Mienchih, Honan, China. February 20, 1914.) A
hackberry, growing into a medium-sized tree. producing a dense head
of branches. Found in rocky cliffs. Of value as a shade tree for semi-
arid climes.”

38823. Rosa MULTIFLORA CATHAYENSIS Rehd. and Wils. Rosacezw. Rose.

“(No. 2096a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
| semievergreen, trailing rose, found on rocky places and among low
scrub. Leaves dark, glossy green; apparently very floriferous. Of
----_—-— -walue possibly in breeding experiments.”

38824. CaRAGANA Sp. Fabacez.

“(No. 2097a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A pe-
culiar species of Caragana of very erect growth, found on semishady
rocky mountain slopes, at altitudes of over 5,000 feet. Of value as a
garden and park shrub for northern regions.”

38825. ZANTHOXYLUM ALATUM Roxb. Rutacez.

“(No. 209Sa. Mountains near Nantotchu, south of Sianfu, Shensi,
China. January 21, 1914.) A Chinese pepper bush having semipersist-
ent pinnate leaves, of which the midribs are winged. Of loose and open
growth and having long, overhanging branches. Found beneath the shel-
ter of various trees. Of value possibly as an ornamental park shrub
for the mild-wintered regions of the United States.”

38826. JasMINUM sp. Oleacez. Jasmine.
“(No. 2099a. Near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21, 1914.) A
jasmine, growing to 1 to 3 feet in height, having erect, bright-green

branches and bearing black berries. Found on dry and sterile mountain
slopes, between scrub. Of value possibly as a rockKery shrub and along
borders and pathways in gardens and parks.”

38827. Smoimax vacrnata Decaisne. Smilacacez.

“(No. 2100a. Tahuashan,. Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A pe
eculiar liliaceous shrub having strong, but brittle, erect branches of green
color, growing to 3 to 5 feet in height. Bears small clusters of blue-black
berries. Found on shaded mountain slopes and as undergrowth beneath
trees. Deciduous. Of value as a ground cover beneath tree growth for
southern parks.”

38828. SyrRinca AMURENSIS Rupr. (?) Oleacez. Lilac.

“(No. 2101a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A tree
lilac, found in great masses here and there on rocky mountain slopes,
at altitudes between 3.000 and 5,000 feet. Of value as a stock for stand-
ard lilacs and for hybridization purposes.”

38829. Syrernea sp. Oleacez. Lilac.

“(No. 2102a. Mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21,
1914.) A lilac of small and slender growth found on a stony mountain
slope. See S. P. I. No. 37544 for prevous introduction.”

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84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38781 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)

38830. SyRINGA vittosa Vahl, Lilac.
“(No. 2108a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A

small lilac of very sturdy growth, found in rocky cliffs at altitudes of

4,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value as a garden and park shrub for the north-

ern sections of the United States.”

88831. THUJA ORIENTALIS L. Pinacer. Arbor vite.

(No. 2104a. Mountain near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21,
1914.) The ordinary oriental arbor vitz, collected from specimens found
growing on exposed rocky places. For trial in sections north of the pres-
ent limits of this tree. Also to be tested in very dry localities. Chinese
name Mien po, meaning ‘ soft conifer.’ ”

388832. KoLKWITZIA AMABILIS Graebner. Caprifoliacez.

“(No, 2105a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1918.) <A
shrub, growing from 4 to 6 feet in height, found on rocky places, bear-
ing small, spiny fruits. See S. P. I. No. 37480 for previous introduction.”
388838 to 38835. EvoNYMUS spp. Celastracer.

From Tahuashan, Shensi, China. Collected December 29, 1913.

38833. ‘“(No. 2106a.) A shrubby cardinal’s-cap having long, thin
branches, bearing small fruits, hanging down on long peduncles.
Found in between bowlders and rocks.”

38834. “(No. 2107a.) A shrubby cardinal’s-cap of more robust
growth than §S. P. I. No. 38833, also having larger fruits. Found
as undergrowth beneath tall trees on rocky places.”

88835. “(No. 2108a.) <A cardinal’s-cap having large, fleshy fruits;
grows into a medium-sized shrub; found on somewhat shady
places.”

38836. CELASTRUS ANGULATUS Maxim. Celastracez. Bittersweet.

‘““(No. 2109a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 30, 1918.) <A
species of bittersweet of semitrailing, shrubby growth, found on partly
shaded places in between scrub. Quite ornamental when covered with its
masses of yellow capsules, out of which peep the scarlet-orange coated
seeds.”

38837. PAEDERIA FOETIDA L. Rubiacezx.

(No. 2110a. Mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21,
1914.) A slender, semiwoody climber, found on rocky mountain slopes
in between tall scrub; bears bunches of yellowish berries.”

38838. CoccuLUS sp. Menispermacez.

(No. 2111a. Mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21.
1914.) A trailing herbaceous vine, bearing bluish berries; found on open
stony places.”

38839. OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS (L. f.) Ker-Gawler. Liliacez.

“ (No. 2113a. Mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21,
1914.) An Ophiopogon, with long, slender leaves, remaining green all
winter. Bears long spikes of black berries. Found on mountain
slopes of decomposed rock between low scrub. Of value as an edging
plant along pathways and as a ground cover in shady places for the
mild-wintered sections of the United States.”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 30

38781 to 38844—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
38840. ASPARAGUS Sp. Convallariacex. Asparagus.
“(No. 2114a. Chaoyi, Shensi, China. February 7, 1914.) <A rare
: species of asparagus of somewhat trailing or twining growth; found ina
sandy loess bank.”
388841. ANEMONE sp. Ranunculacer. Anemone.
“ (No. 2115a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A tall-
growing anemone, found amidst bowlders and rocks on somewhat shel-
tered places at altitudes between 2,000 and 4,000 feet. Apparently orna-
mental.”
388842. TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII Maxim. Cucurbitacex, Gourd.
“(No. 2116a. Maochinchen, Shensi, China. February 17, 1914.) A
gourd, grown as an ornamental, also used as a medicinal simple, called
Kua lai. See S. P. I. Nos. 36118 and 38489 for previous introductions.”
38843. AcER sp. Aceracee. Maple.
“ (No. 2082a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
maple, growing to be a medium-sized tree, having a scaly, somewhat rosy
colored bark. Leaves small, trifoliate and hirsute; coloring up in fall
to a rosy wine red. Wood very hard and used for posts and pillars. Col-
lected at about 5,000 feet elevation. 'The seeds may remain dormant for
a long time.”
38844. CRATAEGUS sp. Malacee. Hawthorn.
“ (No. 2088a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A
shrubby hawthorn, found on rocky mountain slopes. Collected at an alti-
tude of over 5,000 feet. Of value possibly as a park shrub in northern
climes.”

38845 and 38846. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.
From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Eduardo E. Monteraso, Estacion
Arrocera de Sueca. Received July 20, 1914.
38845. Amonquili.

38846. “Benlloch. This variety is cultivated in this region at the pres-
ent time, although three years ago Amonquili, now ho longer culti-
vated, was the variety raised.” (Monteraso.)

38847 to 38849. Conocasta EScuLENTA (L.) Schott. Aracee.
Tarv.
From Honolulu, Hawaii. Presented by Mr. E. V. Wilcox, Hawaii Experi-
ment Station. Received July 16, 1914.
38847. Aweoweo taro. Furnished by Mr. V. S. Holt, Waianae.
38848. Keokeo. Secured from the Waterhouse Co., Honolulu.
38849. Ulaula. Secured from the Waterhouse Co., Honolulu.

88850 and 38851.

From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Presented by the director general, Botanic
Garden. Received July 10, 1914.

; 88850. CARICA QUERCIFOLIA (St. Hil.) Benth. and Hook. Papayacer.

: See 8. P. I. Nos. 3534 and 30586 for previous introductions and descrip-
s tion.

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36 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38850 and 38851—Continued.

38851. GLEDITSIA AMORPHOIDES (Griseb.) Taub. Czesalpiniaces,
(Garugandra amorphoides Griseb.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 8934 and 33965 for previous introductions and de--

scription. j

38852. Mepicaco sativA L. Fabacee. Alfalfa. —

From Ekatarinodar, Kuban Government, Russia. Secured by Mr. E. —

Brown, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, from Mr. A. N. Rockel. Re-
ceived July 3, 1914.

“This is the best alfalfa region in southern Russia, where it has been culti-
vated for 30 years. Seed is said to have been first brought from Turkestan. In
the southern part of the district where the soil is deepest, alfalfa lasts 10 to 12
years. In the northern part the soil is shallower, and alfalfa does not usually
last over 4 or 5 years.” (Brown.)

38853. Vitis TrLIAEFOoLIA Humb. and Bonpl. Vitacee. Grape.
(Vitis caribaea DC.)
From Herradura, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Collected by Mr. Wilson Popenoe,
Agricultural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received
July 23, 1914.

“(No. 1, July 17, 1914.) A vigorous, rapid-growing vine, occurring in the
mountains of this Province. These cuttings were obtained from a plant grow-
ing in the garden of Prof. F. S. Earle, who considers the species to be of great
interest and value for use in developing a race of grapes which can be success-
fully grown in strictly tropical regions, and he recommends that careful atten-
tion be devoted to the hybridization of this species with some of the northern
cultivated grapes. In Prof. Earle’s garden the vine has completely covered a
cashew tree 20 or 25 feet in height and produces fruit very similar in appear-
ance to the wild grape of the North. The bunches are 3 to 5 inches in length,
loose, the berries deep purple in color, and about three-eighths of an inch in
diameter. They are used here for making jelly and grape juice.” (Popenoe.)

38854. OcHrRomMa LAGoPUS Swartz. Bombacacez.

From Ceylon. Presented by Mr. J. T. Crawley, director, Estacion Experi-
mental Agronémica, Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Received July 17,
1914.

“A very valuable plant of large growth; the wool produced by the fruit is
textile, and the wood of the trunk is very light. It is employed in Cuba among
other purposes for sustaining on the water the nets used for fishing, instead of
cork.” (Crawley.) 3

38855 and 38856.

From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural
Explorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received July 24, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Meyer.

38855. SAXIFRAGA sp. Saxifragacer. Saxifraga.

(No. 1220. June 14, 1914.) A wild plant, offered for sale in the streets ©
of Peking. Said to be ornamental, having rose-colored flowers. Loves
somewhat moist, shady situations. Chinese name Ssi chi hai Vang,
meaning ‘ four-season begonia.’ ”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 37

38855 and 38856—Continued. (Quoted note by Mr. F. N. Meyer.)
38856. PRUNUS TOMENTOSA Thunb. Amygdalacee. Cherry.

“(No. 2117a. June, 1914.) Stones of the North China bush cherry,
a fruiting shrub of great promise for the cooler, semiarid sections of the
United States. Chinese name Suan tao or Suan ying tao, meaning
‘sour cherry.’ ”

38857 and 38858.

From Asuncion, Paraguay. Presented by Mr. C. F. Mead. Received July
23, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Mead.

38857. MANIHOT ESCULENTA Crantz. Euphorbiacee. Cassava.
(Manihot utilissima Pohl.)

“ VYeruti (shorter and smaller canes). In June, 1913, I started a Para-
guayan on a small chacra belonging to myself, situated at Caballero,
about 50 miles south of Asuncion. That month he planted 3 hectares of
maize. At the last cultivation of said crop, about October 20, he planted,
as is customary here, mandioca or cassava, as you call it, between rows.
I have just returned from a two-weeks’ trip to this same place, and on
June 1 I dug up 100 plants, weighing the tubers. From these weights,
as an average of the whole, the crop was 38,500 kilos per hectare. All
of this mandioca will not be used this year, and all that is left in the
ground until next year will produce nearly double the weight. Accord-
ing to my figures, that date is 7 months 11 days from time of planting,
but they have been digging and using the same mandioca since the middle
of April. The varieties planted are called in Guarany Mandio Yeruti and
Mandio Concepcion, both of them sweet varieties, and differing, in that
the Concepcion resists drought better. I can not give you any statistics
as to chemical properties, but I have seen the practical results of feed-
ing, it being the staff of life here for the family and for farm animals.
The starch content is very high also, great quantities being used for
making almidon or mandioca flour or starch. The plants need a sandy
and very loose soil, but not too rich, or they will all run to stalk.”

38858. ILEx PARAGUARIENSIS St. Hil. Aquifoliacez. Yerba maté.

“The yerba industry is one of the most prosperous in all this district,
and it is getting better every day.”

32859. Acuras zapota L. Sapotacee. Sapodilla.
(Achras sapota L.)

From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. J. I.
Senior, through Mr. A. J. McConnico, American consul. Received July
23, 1914.

“ Some time before I left Trinidad I came across a sapodilla tree which has
enormous fruits, quite the largest I have ever seen. As none were ripe, I had
no opportunity of testing the quality.” (Frank Evans.)

“Tt may not be out of the way to mention that I imported this plant from
Curacao, Dutch West Indies, where the sapodilla grows to perfection in all the
different and best varieties; among many that I imported only two of them
produce such very large fruits.” (Senior.)

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38860. Frronretta Lucipa (Scheff.) Swingle. Rutacee. a
(Feronia lucida Scheff.) %

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Department of Agri-
culture. Received July 24, 1914.

For description, see W. T. Swingle. In Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of
Horticulture. .

38861. Maninor EscULENTA Crantz. Euphorbiacee. Cassava.
(Manihot utilissima Pohl.) .
From Asuncion, Paraguay. Presented by Mr. C. F. Mead. Received July
23, 1914.
“ Concepcion (long thick canes).”
For description, see 8S. P. I. No. 38857.

38862. Hymenara courBarIL L. Cesalpiniacee. Guapino

* From San Jose, Costa Rica. Presented by the Department of Agriculture
Received July 16, 1914.

See S. P. I. No. 38565 for previous introduction.

“One of the most beautiful trees of the tierra caliente of the Pacific coast,
with low trunk and flattened forking, and with leaves composed of two leaflets
and imitating a deer’s skull. Its fruits are short, thick pods, chocolate color,
enclosing variegated seeds surrounded by a dry white powder, used as food by
the Indians. The wood is hard and used in the construction of various articles
as, for example, mills for grinding cane.” (Pitiier, Plantes Usuales de Costa
Rica.)

38863. Srizotoprum sp. Fabacee.

From Schoeneberg, Berlin, Germany. Presented by Prof. Dr. G. Schwein-
furth. Received July 16, 1914.

“Probably from Tabora, German East Africa, but there is no definite infor-
mation on this point. This Stizolobium has short, gray, appressed pubescence
on the pods, and the seeds are pale gray, thickly spotted, and clouded with
brown. Both the pods and the seeds resemble very closely some of the hybrids
obtained between the Lyon bean and the Florida velvet bean. This suggests
that the present Stizolobium may likewise be a hybrid.” (C. V. Piper.)

38864 and 38865. Menpicaco sativa L. Fabacee. Alfalfa.

From General Roco, Rio Negro, Argentina. Presented by Mr. Walte
Fischer, director, Experiment Station, General Roco. Received July 24,
1914.

“Tt is customary in this valley, where everything is grown under irrigation
and where four cuttings of alfalfa are made per season, to save the second cut-
ting for the seed crop when seed is desired. The object of this is to get a cra 0
more free of weeds than the first cutting would be, and in which there is very
often quite a large amount of trebol de olor (Melilotus parviflora, I believe).
As a rule, however, there are very few weeds in any of the alfalfa fields here
These seeds are as they came from the machine, with only the coarse chaff
removed.” (Fischer.) 4

38864. No. 1. From the first cutting.

38865. No. 2. From the second cutting.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 39

38866. Horcus soRGHUM VERTICILLIFLORUS (Steud.) Hitche.

From Pretoria, Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr. I. B. Pole Evans,
chief, Division of Botany, Department of Agriculture. Received July
24, 1914. ¥
“The seed of this plant matures very irregularly, and I fear much of this
seed was unavoidably collected immature. Out here it seems to thrive best
in moist clayey loam soils (riversides), but it is apt to become infested with
the maize stalk borer.” (Hvans.)

38867. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.

From Saloniki, Greece. Presented by Mr. G. Bie Ravyndal, American consul
general, Constantinople. Received July 16, 1914.

“Sdaloniki. European Turkey grows very little rice; since Macedonia has
been taken from the empire by the allied Balkan States, practically none at all.
Though all Constantinople was carefully searched for it, not a sample of any
sort of rice grown in Turkey in Europe could be obtained here. Inquiries made
of the British consul at Adrianople, charged with American interests, produced
no better nesult, and only from the American consul at Saloniki could any infor-
mation and a sample be secured at all. According to his reply to my request,
rice is grown in the region of Vodena, territory now belonging to Greece,
near Saloniki, the annual production of which is estimated at from 30 to
40 tons. Almost the entire yield is consumed in Vodena. Some 900 to
1,000 tons are grown in the region of Strumitza and from 500 to 600 tons
in Ichtib, formerly forming a part of European Turkey and now under the
sovereignty of Bulgaria and Serbia, respectively. The crop grown at Ichtib
is considered of best quality. The soil of Vodena is ordinary earth through
which water runs continually. The season of sowing is April; of harvesting,
October. The quantity of yield to the déniim (which is equivalent to 1.600
square piks=856.48 square yards) is from 300 to 800 okes (846.50 to 2,257.50
pounds) of unshelled rice. One hundred okes (282.19 pounds) will give from
50 to 55 okes (141 to 155.20 pounds) of shelled rice. It seems that a record of
the cost of production is not obtainable from the growers in these regions. The
produce is sold according to the prevailing market prices. From 8 to 10 okes
(22.50 to 28.20 pounds) of seed are necessary for one déniim (856.48 square
yards). Owing to the abundance of marshy ground essential for rice cultiva-
tion in the region of Vodena, the possibilities for the development of this indus-
try are considerable.” (Ravndal.)

38868 to 38880. Corx spp. Poacez. Job’s-tears.

From Burma, India. Presented by Mr. H. G. Carter, economic botanist to
the Botanical Survey of India, Indian Museum, Calcutta, India. Re
ceived July 20, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Carter, except as otherwise
indicated.

88868 and 38869. Corx LACRYMA-JOBI GIGANTEA (Koenig) Stapf.
38868. “Var. aquatica. No. 36288, from the district commissioner,
Pegu, Burma.”
38869. “Var. aquatica. No. 36289, from the district commissioner,
Pegu, Burma.”
38870. Corx LACRYMA-JOBI STENOCARPA (Oliver) Stapf.
“No. 36323, from the superintendent and political officer, Southern
Shan States, Taungyi, Burma.” -

40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38868 to 38880—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. H. G. Carter.)

38871 to 38874. CorIx LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN (Romanet) Stapf.

“From the superintendent and political cfficer,. Southern Shan States,
Taungyi, Burma.”

38871. No. 36324. 38873. No. 36326.
38872. No. 36525. 38874. No, 36327.

“The fully cultivated and edible form, Mayuen, is grown (so far
as India is concerned) in the Central Provinces, Sikkim, the Khasi
Hills, Burma, and the Shan States, and outside of India it appears
to be cultivated in Tonkin, China, and the Malaya, but apparently
nowhere else. In the elongated semipyriform states of cultivated
C. lacryma-jobi there is a further peculiarity, viz, a portion at the
base of the fruit spathe becomes constricted into a well-marked
annular disk. The condition with a soft and striated shell and basal
annulus appears to constitute the variety known to botanists as
Mayuen, a name given in honor of the Chinese general who is sup-
posed to have first pointedly directed attention to the plant.” (Wait,
Commercial Products of India, which see for discussion of the plant
as a crop.)

38875 to 38880.
“ From the superintendent and political officer, Southern Shan States,
Taungyi, Burma.”
38875. Corx LACRYMA-JOBI STENOCARPA (Oliver) Stapf,

No. 36328.

“In the variety known as sienocarpa the capsular spathe is elon-
gated until it becomes cylindrical, but when cultivated the tubes (so
formed) change in color to chalky white or become almost straw
colored.” (Watt, Commercial Products of India.)

38876. Corx LACRYMA-JoBI L,

No. 36329.
38877 to 38879. Colx LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN (Romanet) Stapf.
38877. No. 36331. 38879. No. 36333.

38878. No. 36332.
88880. Corx LacRYm4-JoBI L.

“No. 36339. This shows a transitional form of variety stenocarpa
passing into variety monilifer.”

“The fiattened spheroidal form, the connecting link between C.
lacryma-jobi and var. stenocarpa, is the special bead form. It isa
wild plant met with chiefly in Burma, the Malaya, China, and
Japan, and has been named by me var. monilifer.’ (Watt, Commer-
cial Products of India.)

38881 and 38882. PassiFLorA MALIFORMIS L. Passifloracez.
} Passion fruit.

From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Mr. T. A. Thomson, American
minister, who obtained them from Mr. ¥. L. Rockwood, clerk of the
legation, Bogota. Received July 24, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Rock-
wood.

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38881 and 38882—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. L. Rock-
wood. )

38881. “No. 1. Kuruba amarilla, yellow kuruba, is a prolific bearer
and a standard fruit in the market of this capital. The fruits are
used in the same manner as strawberries for the table. It is a climb-
ing vine and has an attractive flower.”

38882. “No. 2. Kuruba indio, Indian kuruba. Its name is taken from
the frequency with which it is met arouné the huts of the Indians in
the Andes. A brilliant scarlet flower and green-colored fruit which
is liked by the Indians and eaten without any preparation. Seldom,
if ever, found in the market. These fruits are mixed with the yellow
when procuring them from the mountain by parties sent out for
them.”

38283 to 38887.

From Esperanza, Sonora, Mexico. Presented by Mr. W. W. Mackie,
director. Yaqui Valley Experiment Station. Received July 22, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Mackie, except as otherwise indicated.

“Gathered in Merv, Transcaspia, Turkestan, in 1911. These seeds came
from selections out of three years of crops, during which time I have had
them under observation. The climate for the first part of the year in the
Yaqui Valley is very similar to the summer of Turkestan, where I obtained
these seeds.”

38883. Beta vutcaris L. Chenopodiacer. Beet.

“The beets produced from these seeds are very vigorous, hardy, and
drought resistant. The leaves are large and tender and are much
used for greens in Turkestan. The flesh is tender, sweet, and light red
in color. The root grows to an immense size and is eaten greedily by
stock. For three seasons this beet has regularly produced an abundance
of plump seeds of high viability in June from seeds planted in the preced-
ing fall. This seeding of beets the first year from seed sometimes occurs
at intervals in individuals when subjected to drought and again irri-
gated, thus starting a new or second growth, but this Turkestan beet
produces seed from every beet regularly in June.”

38884. CucuRBITA PEPO L. Cucurbitacez, Pumpkin,

“Grown for three years at the experiment station at Merv. When
planted in March immense crops were produced in June. With the begin-
ning of the rainy season in July another crop is planted, producing fine
crops in December. The soil is a dark-red clay. Other pumpkins do not
produce such good crops, nor do they so well withstand the heat and
drought. The rind is hard and greenish in color. It is a good keeper,
lasting for months in this warm climate.”

38885. HorDEUM VULGARE PALLIDUM Seringe. Poacezx. Barley.

“ White Turkestan barley gathered in Merv, Transcaspia, Turkestan, in

1911. ‘The barley itself is of the 6-rowed nutans type and has a marked
flesh-colored aleurone layer, such as is characteristic of barleys of Asiatic
origin; in fact the flesh-colored appearance is more pronounced than we
have.ever noticed in any similar barley before. This barley really is
strange to us. It is irregular in size and form and has a very low albu-

men content’ (due no doubt to the skinning off of the germ or embryo

by too close thrashing). ‘The taste and flavor are remarkably agreeable.

If any of this barley is malted, we should be pleased to receive a 5-pound

49 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38883 to 38887—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. W. W.
Mackie. ) .

sample of the malt, since we are inclined to believe that this barley,
under proper conditions as to cultivation and thrashing, would result in
good malt. If this barley could possibly be grown on a rich, nitrogenous
soil, so that the albumen content could be increased to about 13 per cent,
it, in our opinion, would be by far the best barley for malting purposes
among the samples sent.’ (Report of Wahl-Henius Institute of Ferment-
ology.)

“ Our field tests show this barley to be very vigorous and hardy, with
splendid germination. In height it is about 20 to 30 per cent shorter
than the common California 6-rowed barley, but produces thicker and
longer heads. It is nearly 3 weeks earlier in maturing. In other words,
it is a quicker growing variety. On account of its propensity to rust, L
would advise that it be planted inland, away from the influence of the
seacoast fogs. It appears to be entirely suited to the arid irrigated re-
gions of the Southwest. All our grains are grown entirely without rain
by the aid of irrigation, even to sprouting the seed. The White Turke-
stan yields far better than other varieties tested.”

38886 and 38887. HoRDEUM VULGARE NIGRUM (Willd.) Beaven. Barley.

38886. ‘“ Late Black Turkestan barley gathered in 1911. This bar-
ley was secured by me in Samarkand, Turkestan, where the winters ©
are quite severe, with considerable snow. The thermometer often
goes far below zero. Our tests at the experiment station show it
to be vigorous and hardy, but three weeks later than all other
barleys. It behaves much like winter wheat which lies beneath
the covering of snow during the winter. This barley would prob-
ably do well in the colder regions of the United States. It yields
about the same as common or California barley.”

38887. “ Harly Black Turkestan barley. This barley is a selection
from the Early White Turkestan, which it resembles in every par-
ticular except color.”

$8888. PrrsEA AMERICANA Miller. Lauracee.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.) — Murrieta avocado. —

From Pasadena, Cal. Presented by Mr. R. J. Mather. Received July 30,
1914.

“The Murrieta avocado is the only one of the large-fruited, thick-skinned
type that ripens in the fall, as far as the author is aware, and this fact makes
it of special importance. Few others are on the market at the same time. It
is of the round type and is an ideal shipper. At the present time it is rather
difficult to propagate (because the trees are growing in very shallow soil under-
lain with bedrock, which condition may affect the vigor of the trees and
through that the vitality of the buds), but this may be overcome in the future.

“Form, obliquely roundish; Jength, 32, diameter 34 inches; weight, 16 to 20
ounces; apex slightly depressed; base rounded; cavity furrowed, narrow, very
shallow, and abrupt; stem stout, truncate; surface undulating to slightly
rough; color, yellowish green with numerous medium, rounded, greenish-yellow
dots; skin medium thick, tough, finely granular, separating readily from the
flesh; flesh creamy yellow, slightly greenish near the skin; texture fine grained,

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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 43

38888—Continued.

smooth, buttery; fiber, none; flavor rich, very nutty, and pleasant; quality
extra good; seed large, spherical, tight in cavity; seed cavity large; season
September and October at Los Angeles, Cal.” (K. A. Ryerson, University of
California Journal of Agriculture, No. 4, p. 83, 1913.)

38889. Triticum AEsTIvuM L. Poacezr. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
From Esperanza, Sonora, Mexico. Presented by Mr. W. W. Mackie, di-
rector, Yaqui Valley Experiment Station. Received July 22, 1914.

“Turkestan wheat gathered in 1911. ‘These seeds came from selections out
of three years of crops, during which time I have had them under observation.
The climate for the first part of the year in the Yaqui Valley is very similar to
the summer of Turkestan where I obtained these seeds. This wheat. was se-
cured on the irrigated lands of the Merv Oasis in Transcaspia, where it is
grown mainly by irrigation. It somewhat resembles Chul wheat, which was
secured in the Valley of the Syr Darya farther north. In Turkestan it yields
well and is very hardy and vigorous in the face of severe dry winds and
drought. In the Yaqui Valley, however, it is entirely consumed with rust, as
is Chul wheat. We lie 30 miles inland from the Gulf of California.” (J/ackie.)

38890 and 38891.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Botanic Gardens. Re-
ceived July 30, 1914.

38890. ARTOCARPUS INTEGRA (Thunb.) L. f. Moracer. Jack fruit.
See S. P. I. Nos. 6451 and 27170 for previous introductions and de-
scription.

“A very large tree, native of South India and Malaya, introduced
and cultivated in Ceylon, where it has become seminaturalized. The
enormous fruits, a single one of which may weigh over 100 pounds, are
borne on the trunk and older branches, sometimes at the base of the

trunk or even under ground. It is usually oblong and irregular in shape
(sometimes almost round), being always green, with the rind consist-
ing of somewhat hexagonal knobs. This fruit forms a very important
article of food with the natives, whilst some Europeans also relish it
when cooked in curries. When ripe, the fruit has an overpowering odor,
and the stronger the latter the better the quality of the fruit, the
former not being disliked by those who relish the latter. With the ex-
ception of the rind and core, the whole of the fruit is eaten, the white or
cream-colored, soft, flaky pulp being used either raw, or boiled, or fried,
and used as vegetable for curries, etc. The large, albuminous, datelike
seeds are roasted and esteemed in curries. The timber is excellent for
cabinetwork, building, etc., and is much used in Ceylon; lemon yellow
at first, it turns with age to a very dark tint like mahogany, to which
it is but little inferior. The tree is propagated by seed and is suited to
moist or semidry districts up to 2,000 feet elevation.” (Macmillan,
Handbook of Tropical Gardening.)

38891. GUILANDINA BONDUC L. Czesalpiniacez.
(Caesalpinia bonducella Fleming.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 33570 and 34671 for previous introductions and de-
scription. :

44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38892 to 38968.

From Bahia, Brazil. Collected by Messrs. P. H. Dorsett, A. D. Shamel, and
Wilson Popenoe, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Quoted notes by
Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, except as otherwise indicated.
38892. ERIOCHLOA SUBGLABRA (Nash) Hitche. Poacer.

(Monachne subglabra Nash.) Capim Angolinha.
“Capim Angolinha, or ‘small Angola,’ as the name signifies. This
somewhat resembles the common Angola or Para grass, but is character-
ized by finer growth. It is not grown so extensively as Angola in the
region around Bahia, and little is known concerning its probable value,
but it is considered worthy of a trial in this country.”
Plants.
38893 to 38907. SAcCHARUM OFFICINARUM L. Poacer. Sugar cane.

“Obtained from the Centro Agricola, at Bahia, Brazil, through the
courtesy of Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrado.”

38893. Cayana seedling No. 1. 38900. Cayana seedling No. 8.

38894. Cayana seedling No. 2. 38901. Cayana seedling No. 9.

38895. Cayana seedling No. 3. 38902. Cayana seedling No. 10.
38896. Cayana seedling No. 4, 38903. Cayana seedling No. 11.
38897. Cayana seedling No. 5. 38904. Cayana seedling No. 138.
38898. Cayana seedling No. 6. 38905. Cayana seedling No. 14.
38899. Cayana seedling No. 7, 38906. Cayana seedling No. 17.

38907. Seedling of Manteiga, meaning “ butter.”
38908. ANANAS SATIVUS Schult. f. Bromeliacer. Pineapple.

“These plants-are of the variety commonly cultivated in the vicinity
of Bahia, Brazil, where they are known under the name of Abacazi.
The pineapples of this region are of such excellent quality that they have
become, along with those of Pernambuco, famed throughout Brazil.
During our stay in 1913-14 we were impressed by their excellence and
thought it desirable to try the variety in North America, to see if it
would retain its quality in other regions. By some the superiority of
Bahia and Pernambuco pineapples is considered due to the peculiarly
favorable conditions of climate and soil rather than to any superiority of
the varieties cultivated.”

38909 to 38922. Poacezx. Bamboo.
“A collection of bamboos obtained from the Centro Agricola at Bahia,
Brazil, through the courtesy of Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao. This collection
has been assembled by Dr. Argollo from southern Europe as well as
local sources.”
38909 to 38911. BAMBOS sp.
38909. B.1. 38911. B. 3.
38910. B. 2.

38912 and 38913. PHYLLOSTACHYS spp.

88912. PHYLLOSTACHYS SULFUREA (Carr.) A. and C. Riviére.

“This has yellow stems scarcely so robust as typical P. mitis,
but otherwise almost identical.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 151-152.)

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88892 to 38968—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

389138. PHYLILOSTACHYS PUBERULA NIGRA (Lodd.) Houzeau.
(PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA Munro.)

“Stems varying from 10 to 20 feet high in different parts
of the country and from one-half inch to 1} inches in diam-
eter, very hollow; at first green, they become with age quite
black, the branchlets usually mottled. Leaves in plumelike
masses, usually 2 to 34 inches long, one-fourth to five-eighths
inch wide (sometimes larger), of thin texture, dark green
above, rather glaucous beneath, smooth on both surfaces, the
margins roughened with minute teeth; secondary veins 3 to 6
each side of the midrib. When quite young there is a slight
downiness at the base of the midrib beneath. The leaf sheath
is terminated by a few erect bristles.

“ Native of China and Japan and one of the most elegant of
bamboos; very distinct because of its black stems. It is quite
a hardy species when once established, although it grows much
larger in hotter climates. It is the oldest of Phyllostachys in
English gardens and according to Loudon was 7 feet high in
the Horticultural Society’s gardens in 1837.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 152.)

38914. ARUNDINARIA HINDSII Munro.
Received as Bambos erecta.

“The stems tufted, 8 to 10 feet high, round, quite erect, up to
1 inch diameter, dark olive green, at first covered with a waxy
bloom ; joints often 8 to 10 inches apart; central pipe large. Branches
erect, forming dense clusters at each joint. Leaves mostly erect,
dark green above, rather glaucous beneath, smooth on the surfaces,
but with numerous bristlelike teeth on one margin and a few scat-
tered ones on the other; the longest are 8 to 9 inches long, the
broadest three-fourths to 1 inch wide; the average width is from
one-fourth to five-eighths inch, tapered at the base, the apex long,
tail-like. Secondary veins 4 to 6 each side the midrib.

“Native of Japan, cultivated in England since about 1875. It
flowered in 1910 and 1911. It is one of the least elegant of bam-
boos, similar in foliage to Arundinaria graminea but less copiously
leafy and with darker leaves. The stems and leaves are also stouter
and darker green, the habit is less dense, and the plants do not
run so rapidly.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 1, p. 216.)

38915. SaSA TESSELLATA (Munro) Makino and Shibata.
(BAMBUSA TESSELATA Munro.)

“Stems 2 to 3 feet high, one-eighth to one-sixth inch in diameter,
with a very small hollow up the center; the joints 1 to 3 inches
apart. Stem sheath persistent, 8 to 10 inches long, clasping not
only that part of the stem above the joint from which it springs
but also portions of the two or three stem sheaths above it; it is
fringed with hairs. Leaves somewhat ribbed, of varying size, the
largest 18 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide in the middle; abruptly
tapered at the base, very slenderly pointed, dark green above, glau-
cous beneath. The larger leaves have 15 to 18 secondary veins at
each side of the midrib, which is yellow, and tucked under one
side of the midrib, especially toward the base, is a line of pale hairs.

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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

88892 to 38968—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

“Native of China, cultivated in England since 1845, probably be-
fore. It is the most striking of dwarf bamboos, with larger leaves
than any other, tall or dwarf, and forms broad, rounded masses, the
outer stems of which arch outward to the ground, and out of which
spring each summer the spikelike new growths. It has never been
known to flower under cultivation. Very hardy. It differs from A.
paimata in the dwarfer habit but larger leaves.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 219, under
Arundinaria ragamowski.)

38916 and 38917. BAmMBos sp.
38916. B. 4. 38917." B. 5.

38918. BAMBOS AUREA-STRIATA Regel.

38919 and 38920. PHYLLOSTACHYS spp.
88919. PHYLLOSTACHYS AUREA A. and C. Riviére.

“ Stems pale yellowish green, 10 to 15 feet high in this coun-
try, stiffly erect, growing in tufts and spreading slowly, the joints
often 5 or 6 inches apart, except at the base, where they are
crowded. Beneath each joint there is a curious swollen band,
about one-fourth inch wide, which distinguishes this from all
other hardy bamboos. Leaves 2 to 4% inches long, one-third to
seven-eights inch wide, broadly tapered at the base, slenderly
pointed, dark green above, glaucous beneath, smooth on both
surfaces, minutely toothed on the margins; secondary nerves 4
or 5 each side the midrib; stalk one-sixth inch or less long;
the leaf sheath surmounted by two tufts of bristles at the sum-
mit.

“Native of Japan, cultivated in Europe since the ‘ seventies ~
of last century. It flowered at Bitton with Canon Ellacombe,
and with the late Signor Fenzi, at Florence, in 1876. It is a
pleasing bamboo if planted in a goodly sized mass, although not
so graceful as the majority. It is only likely to be confused
with P. mitis, which is, however, a taller bamboo without the
crowded joints at the base of the stem and without the swollen
band beneath the joint, which is so distinctive a character in
P. aurea. (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. 149-150.)

38920. PHYLLOSTACHYS BAMBUSOIDES MARLIACEA Houzeau.
(Phyllostachys quilioi marliacea Bean.)

“Stems 18 to 20 feet high in this country, three-fourths to 14
inches thick at the base, deep green. Branches long; stem
sheaths pinkish when young, conspicuously mottled with deep
purple. Leaves among the largest in the hardy Phyllostachys
group, varying from 2% to 6 inches long, one-half to 14 inches
wide (occasionally they are even larger), bright green above,
glaucous beneath; smooth except for some down at the base of
the midrib beneath; one margin toothed; secondary veins 5 to
7 each side of the midrib; leaf sheath with a conspicuous tuft of
bristles at the top, one-fourth to one-half inch long.

“Native of Japan, introduced into. France by Admiral Du
Quilio in 1866. It is one of the finest of the hardy bamboos,

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 47

38892 to 38968—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

very hardy and free growing. P. viridi-glaucescens is the only
species with which, in the adult stage, it is likely to be confused,
and from that species it is distinguished by the mottled leaf
sheaths (in P. viridi-glaucescens they are simply striated or
tinged with purple), by the larger leaves, and longer branches.

“Var. marliacea (P. marliacea Mitford). Marliac’s bamboo.
A form distinguished by the curious wrinkling of the stems, espe-
cially towards the base. It does not appear to be so vigorous as
the species, and behaves more like P. mitis in regard to hardi-
ness.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. 152, under P. quilioi.)

38921. ARUNDINARIA SIMONII VARIEGATA Hooker.

“Stems up to 18 feet high, round, very hollow, from 1 to 14 inches
in diameter at the base, the outer ones arching outwards. Stem
sheaths rather persistent, the largest 8 to 10 inches long, purplish
when young, hairy at the margins, very glazed within. Leaves narrow
oblong, broadly wedge shaped at the base, with long, tapered points,
3 to 12 inches long, one-third to 14 inches wide, vivid green above,
glaucous on one side of the midrib beneath, rather greener the
other ; secondary veins 4 to 7 each side of the midrib.

“Native of China, introduced to France by M. Simon in 1862. A
very vigorous bamboo, which spreads rapidly by means of its under-
ground suckers, and, with the exception of A. fastwosa, the tallest of
our hardy sorts. It bears some resemblance to that species (but dif-
fers in the more persistent stem sheaths, in the lack of short, crowd2d
branches at each joint, and in its less tufted habit, as well as in its
rampant underground suckers). A. simonii flowered all over the
country between 1903 and 1905. For many years previous to these
dates odd stems had flowered and occasionally borne seed without
any damage to the plants, but then came the flowering of the entire
plants, none of which ever recovered. In gardens now A. simonii
is only known by small plants raised from the seed then obtained.

“Var. variegata Hooker (Bambusa albo-striata Hort.). In this
variety some of the leaves are striped with white, the leaves so
marked being very small and narrow. The full-sized green leaves
do not differ from those of the type. This variety has not yet
flowered, except partially, in this country. It is of little value.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1,
p. 219.)

38922. BaAmpos sp.
B. 6.

$8923 to 38927. MUSA PARADISIACA SAPIENTUM (L.) Kuntze. Musacer.

Banana.
“Presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao.

“A collection of bananas from Bahia, Brazil. This collection com-
prises the most important varieties cultivated at Bahia.”

38923. And or d’Agua,

48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38892 to 38968—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

838924. ‘“ Macaé (apple). A dessert banana, one of the most popu-
lar of all, and one of the commonest in the markets. Said to do
best on sandy soil, the fruits being hard and of poor texture on Fy
clayey soil. It fruits in less time than most other varieties.”

88925. “Prata (silver). A medium-sized banana, white fleshed, —
and of good quality. One of the favorites among the natives.” .

88926. “Sado Thomdz. A short, very plump variety, produced in
short, compact bunches. It is usually baked or cooked in some
form.”

88927. ‘“ Maranhdo. This is also known as Poucos e Boas (few
and good). A long, slender fruit, usually eaten cooked. The
bunches are slender and produce fewer fruits than the average.”

38928 to 38942. Cirrus spp. Rutacex.
Plants.

38928. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.
Presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao,
“Taranja selecta de umbigo.”

388929. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.

“This tree was presented by Col. Demetrio Luiz de Souza, of
Cruz do Cosme, one of the suburbs of Bahia. Col. Demetrio is one of
the most successful propagators of the navel orange, and annually
buds considerable numbers. This specimen is a selected bud chosen
from his nursery.”

38930. CITRUS SINENSIS (L.) Osbeck. Navel orange.

“A navel orange tree budded from tree 1-1-3 in the grove of Dr.
Fortunato da Silva, at Cabulla, Bahia. The bud was inserted on
a 11-year-old budded navel obtained for us by Dr. VY. A. Argollo
Ferrao. For description of this selection, see 8S. P. I. No. 37754,
under which bud wood from the same tree is listed.”

38931. CITRUS LIMETTA Risso. Sweet lime.

“A budded tree of the lima doce, or sweet lime, from the grove
of Dr. Fortunato da Silva, Cabulla, Bahia. The sweet lime is popu-
lar among Brazilians; in form it is broader and shorter than a
lemon, and the pulp, while very juicy, is almost devoid of acidity.
It is eaten out of hand or is used to prepare a refreshing drink.
Tt is hardly likely that it could vie in popularity with either the
lime or lemon in the United States.”

38932. CITRUS sp. Lime orange.

“ Budded tree of the laranja lima, or lime orange. Bud wood was
obtained from the grove of Col. Joao de Teive e Argollo at Agua
Comprida, about 12 miles from Bahia, and the buds inserted on
navel-orange stock. This fruit is described under S. P. I. Nos. 37784
to 37786.”

38933. CITRUS LIMETTA Risso. Sweet lime.

“Budded tree of the sweet lime; buds taken from tree 1-1-7
in the grove of Col. Frederico da Costa, Matatu, near Bahia. See
S. P. I. No. 37773 for description.”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 49

92 to 38968—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)
38934 to 38937. CiTeus sinensis (L.) Osbeck.
Plants.

38934. Navel orange.
“A young budded tree of navel orange No. 2-11-1, taken from

the grove of Col. Frederico da Costa at Matatu, near Bahia.

This type of fruit is described under S. P. L. No. 37776.”

38935. Navel orange.
“Young budded tree of navel orange No. 2-9-5, from the grove

of Col. Frederico da Costa at Matatu. near Bahia. This selec-

tion is described under S. P. L. No. 37768.”

38936. Selecta orange.
“Laranja selecta, obtained from Dr. Miguel de Teive e

Argollio’s place, Roma, Bahia. See S. P. L. No. 36947 for descrip-

tion of this variety.”

38937. Orange.
“The tree from which this bud was taken is growing in the

orchard of Col. Demetrio Luiz de Souza, at Cruz do Cosme, near

Bahia. Col. Demetrio says that it was budded from a navel

tree, but it has evidently reverted and is now producing seedy

oranges without navels, but otherwise of the same character as
the Bahia navel orange. It is interesting because of this fact,
and should be planted in Florida or California to see if it will
maintain its present character.”

38938 to 38940. Crreus sp.

Plants.

38938. “Seedlings of laranja africana, a large, pummelolike
fruit, which is used here principally as stocks for budding to
the navel orange. It is not common in this region.”

38939. “Laranja tanja, another large citrus fruit, resembling
a poor pummelo in character. It is used as stock on which
to bud the navel orange and for this purpose is considered
good, though it is not as widely used as laranja da terra, or
bitter orange.”

38940. “The limdo doce, or sweet lemon, a fruit which is
popular in this region. It resembles an ordinary lemon, but is

ay of a very sweet flavor and entirely devoid of acid.”
38941 and 38942. CriTRUs NosBitIs peticiosa (Tenore) Swingle.
Plants. Tangerine.

$8941. “A tree of the common tangerine grown at Bahia,
which does not appear to be different in any important respects
from some of the tangerines cultivated in the United States.
It should be tried in California or Florida in comparison with
local tangerines to prove its quality.”

38942. “The laranja cravo, apparently very similar to the
tangerine, if not identical with it. It is popular in Bahia,
and is generally said to be larger and slightly different from
the tangerine, though it appeared to us that the two names
were used rather joosely and sometimes even applied to the
same thing. For trial in California and Florida.”

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50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

38892 to 38968—Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.)

88948. Sponpras sp. Anacardiacez.

“A tree presented by Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferraio. The species is one ~
common at Bahia and is esteemed in this region. Its fruits have not —
been seen by any members of our party, hence its identity can not be
determined, but it is probably one of the commoner tropical species. The
fruits are said to be the size of hen’s eggs, orange yellow in color, and
of good flavor.”

Plant.

88944. Psmium ARACA Raddi. Myrtacee. Guava.
“An uncommon species of guava, known here as Araca, presented by
Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao. It is said to have a large fruit and few seeds.
The leaves are different in character from most of the guavas. Should —
be tried in California and Florida.”
Plants.
88945. ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (L.) Willd. Euphorbiacee. Lumbang.
(Aleurites triloba Forst.)

“One of the candle-nut or wood-oil trees, found growing in a garden
near Bahia. The tree was full of fruit at the time of our visit. Should
be tried in comparison with the wood-oil trees now being sent out by this —
office.”

Plants.
For an illustration of the lumbang tree growing in Brazil, see Plate V.
38946. Panicum sp. (?) Poacee.

“Capim cayana. A forage grass grown in this region. This is a large,
coarse grass grown in very low and wet lands. It can be rooted from
single-eye cuttings and grows very rapidly. Should be given a trial in
moist regions of the South.”

Plants.

38947 to 38968. MANIHOT ESCULENTA Crantz. Euphorbiacee.
(Manihot utilissima Pohl.) Cassava.

“A collection of varieties of mandioca or cassava presented by Dr.
Vv. A. Argollo Ferrio. This set includes varieties which have been
assembled at the Centro Agricola from all parts of Bahia State and
should be of interest for trial in the southern United States. The
varieties, as a rule, vary but little in appearance and are difficult to
tell apart in some cases. Those which have the word aipim before the
varietal name are sweet cassava and are eaten boiled as a vegetable
without previous treatment. Others are bitter and are used for the
preparation of cassava meal; they must be treated before using to remove
the prussic acid.”

Plants.
38947. No.1. Mulatinho. 38953. No. 9. Landy.
38948. No.2. Aipim Pacara. 38954. No.10. Vassoura.
38949. No.4. Aipim Varudo. 38955. No.11. Prato Cheio.
38950. No.6. Aipim Paraguay. 38956. No.12. Itapicuru.
38951. No.7. Gamadura. 38957. No.18. Saracura.

38952. No.8. Aparecida. 38958. No.14, Milagrosa.

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE V.

THE LUMBANG (ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (L.) WILLD.) GROWING IN BAHIA, BRAZIL.
(See S. P. I. No. 38945.)

An oil-nut tree growing beside the road on the plantation of Coronel Frederico da Costa at Bahia.
The tree has pale-green foliage and the fruits contain nutlike seeds, from which lumbang oil is
expressed. The kernel is somewhat poisonous, being strongly purgative in effect when eaten.
Lumbang oil has been largely used in the manufacture of soap and is now being investigated as
a si a paint oil. The tree is known in Hawaii as the kukui and as the candlenut in some
other parts of the world. (Photographed by Messrs. Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, December
25, 1913; P14568FS.)

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VI.

2 SS

THE QUEENSLAND NuT (MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA MUELLER), AS GROWN IN CUBA.
(SEE S. P. I. No. 39144.)

This Australian tree has grown very well in southern California and in Florida, having produced
good crops at about 7 years of age. The nuts are about the size of large marbles and of a most
delicious flavor, resembling that of Brazil nuts, but more delicate. This tree (S. P. I. 21249)
was introduced in the form of a seed from Brisbane in 1907 and planted out in Cuba in January,
1909, by H. A. Van Hermann, on whose estate it is standing. (Photographed by Wilson
Popenoe, Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba, July 18, 1914; P16069FS.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 51

38892 to 38968—Continued.
38959. No.15. Sdo Pedro Branca. 38964. No.20. Rio deJaneiro.

38960. No.16. Babu Branca. 38965. No.21. Crioulinho.
38961. No.17. Vassoura Molle. 38966. No.22. Itaparica,
38962. No.18. Babu Preto. 38967. No.23. Mangue.
38963. No.19. Tutano. 38968. No.24. Gravatdo.

38969. PxiaciantTHus BeTuLINus A. Cunningh. Malvacee.
Ribbon wood.

From Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. D. Petrie. Re-
ceived July 25, 1914.

“From the southern part of our colony and should be hardy enough for your
lowlands. The tree is dicecious and it would be interesting to note how many
turn out male and how many female. The tree naturally grows on alluvial
flats and by the side of streams that meander through such stations. I doubt if
it would thrive anywhere else.” (Petrie.)

“ A tree, varying from 30 to 60 feet in height, with terminal panicles of white
flowers. The young shrub forms a mass of tortuous interlacing branches.
Leaves lobed or coarsely toothed. Petals rounded at the tips. North and South
Island, Chatham Islands.” (Laing and Blackwell, Plants of New Zealand.)

38970. Fertsoa sELLOwIANA Berg. Myrtaceze. Feijoa.
From Pasadena, Cal. Presented by Mr. D. W. Coolidge, Coolidge Rare
Plant Gardens. Received at the Plant Introduction Field Station,
Chico, Cal.
“This is a seedling from a fruit that measured 34 by 24 inches. Named
Feijoa macrocarpa by Dr. Franceschi, of Santa Barbara, Cal.” (Coolidge.)

38971 to 38973. Linum spp. Linacez. Flax.

From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received
July 30, 1914.
38971. LINUM PERENNE L,
Var. album Hort.

A white form of the perennial flax, which grows about 2 feet high and
is generally cultivated as an ornamental,

38972. LINUM GRANDIFLORUM Desf.
Var. rubrum Hort.
38973. LINUM USITATISSIMUM L,

38974. Prunus umpBexiata Elliott. Amygdalacee. Plum.
_ From Brooksville, Fla. Collected by Mr. William Gomme, assistant farm
superintendent in charge, Plant Introduction Field Station, Brooksville,
Fla. Received August 3, 1914.
“Seeds from Mr. Raymond Robbins, Snow Hill.”
A tree, sometimes 15 to 20 feet high, with a short, often crooked or inclining
trunk 6 to 10 inches in diameter, slender, unarmed branches forming a wide,
compact, flat-topped head. Wood heavy, hard, close-grained, dark reddish

52 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

388974—Continued.

brown, with thick, lighter colored sapwood of about 30 layers of annual growth.
The fruit is used in large quantities in making jellies and jams. Sandy bottom
land and along the borders of the forest of long leaf pine, usually in the
neighborhood of the coast, from South Carolina to western Louisiana and
southern Arkansas. (Abridged from Sargent, Trees of North America.)

38975 and 38976. Brtovu marme os (l.) Lyons. Rutacee. Bael.

(Aegle marmelos Correa.)

From Nyaunglebin, Burma, India. Presented by Rev. E. N. Harris, Ameri- q

can Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Received July 30, 1914.
88975. ‘Small variety.” 38976. ‘“ Large variety.”

38977. ToLUIFERA PEREIRAE (Klotzsch) Baill. Fabacez.
(Myroxylon pereirae Wlotzsch.) Balsam of Peru.

From Havana, Cuba. Presented by Mr. J. Pascual Baldwin, through Mr.
W. E. Safford, of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received July 24, 1914.

Source of balsamo blanco, or balsamitio.

38978. Prunus armentaca L. Amygdalacee. Apricot.

From Somma Vesuviana, Italy. Presented by Mr. Gustav Eisen. Received
July 27, 1914.

“ Pelese apricot seeds from Somma Vesuviana.” (Hisen.)
See S. P. I. No. 88778 for previous introduction and description.

38979 and 38980. BracuycuiTon spp. Sterculiacez.

From Brisbane, Australia. Presented by Mr. Leslie Gordon Corrie, Queens-
land Acclimatization Society. Received July 30, 1914.

38979. BRACHYCHITON ACERIFOLIUM Mueller. Flame tree...

(Sterculia acerifolia Cunningh. )

This species of Sterculia, which is a native of New South Wales and
Queensland, is a large evergreen tree reaching a height of about 60 feet.
The wood of this species, aS with all other sterculias, is soft and light and
has but a very limited use. The flowers are brilliant scarlet in color and
are produced in great abundance. This tree has been introduced into this
country and may now be seen growing on streets and lawns in California.
A gummy substance exudes from the trunk of this tree, which, of any
of the well-known gums, most resembles the tragacanth. (Adapted
from Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Horticulture, and Maiden, Useful
Native Plants of Australia.)

38980. BRACHYCHITON LURIDUM Mueller.
(Sterculia lurida Muell.)

“This tree, which is commonly known as the sycamore or hat tree, is a
native of northern New South Wales and Queensland. The timber is
white, soft, not durable, is easily split, and is occasionally used for
shingles, The bark of this tree yields a strong and valuable fiber, similar
to bass, or Russian matting.” (Maiden, Useful Native Plants of Australia.)

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38981 and 38982. ManeirerarnpicaL. Anacardiacer. Mango.

38981. From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Collected by Mr. Wilson
Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer for the Department of Agriculture.
Cuttings received August 4, 1914. P

“(No. 5. July 30, 1914.) Luisa, a mango of the Philippine type of
which the parent tree is growing in the Casa Vivienda garden at the Cen-
tral Nueva Luisa, Jovellanos, Matanzas Province. Scions have been
taken from the original tree and propagated by Mr. A. H. Van Hermann,
of this place, from whom these cuttings were obtained.

“The Philippine mango as found here in Cuba is an entirely distinct
race from the other mangos found on the island. The type can be dis-
tinguished from the others grown here by the pale, grayish mahogany
color of the young leaves, the venation of the leaves, the slender, com-
pressed fruits, terminating in a sharp point at the apex, and the thin husk
which surrounds the seed.

“The Cecil mango of Miami, Fla., is a representative of this race and
exhibits the characteristics which are noticeable here in Cuba. The race
is believed originally to have come from the Philippines.

“ While there is remarkably little variation among the seedlings of this
race, there are frequently noticeable differences in the size, brightness of
color, and flavor of the fruit. Zwisa is described by Prof. F. S. Earle,
who was, I believe, the first to observe it, as a fruit 4 to 5 inches in
length, dull yellowish green in color, with little fiber and a remarkably
good flavor. It is considered by Prof, Earle the best mango of the
Philippine type which he has seen.” (Popenoe.)

38982. From Havana, Cuba. Presented by Mr. Charles Hernandez,
Director General of Posts and Telegraphs. Received August 3, 1914.

“From the mango grove in the Quinta Ariles near Cienfuegos. The
most appreciated of all the kinds of mangos that grow on this island;
it is very much looked for by the people of Cienfuegos, and therefore the
consumption is limited to only that portion of the country.” (Hernandez.)

38983. ‘TrRIroLIUM SUBTERRANEUM L. Fabacee. Clover.
From Adelaide, Australia. Presented by Mr. W. Champion Hackett. Re-

ceived July 29, 1914.

38984. Mepicaco sativa L. Fabacez. Alfalfa.
From Valparaiso, Chile. Presented by Mr. Alfred A. Winslow, American

consul,

“ Seed of 1913-14 harvest.” (Winslow.)

38985. VoANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA (L.) Thouars. Fabacee.

Juga bean.

From Johannesburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa. Presented by Mr.

J. Burtt Davy. Received August 1, 1914.

“Juga beans; these are proving useful in our bush-veldt country (below
4,000 feet altitude) for stock food; they are crushed and fed to cattle and pigs.

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388985—Continued. be 4

Our natives are very fond of these beans, and when well cooked they are
considered quite palatable by white people.” (Davy.)

38986 to 38990.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. H. R. Reed, acting su-
perintendent, Singalong Experiment Station. Received August 7, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Reed.
38986. ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (L.) Willd. Euphorbiaceer. Lumbang.

(Aleurites triloba Forst.)

“A large tree, fruit fleshy, 2 inches long, containing one or two hard-
shelled, oily seeds. Oil is extracted from the seeds, and the refuse is
used as fertilizer in the Philippines.”

38987. CLITORIA TERNATEA L. Fabacezx. Butterfly pea.

“A climbing, somewhat woody vine, stems sometimes one-third of an ’
inch in diameter. Flowers numerous, attractive, deep blue, pale blue,
or white.” |

38988. Lactuca sativa L. Cichoriacez. Lettuce. ‘

“A variety introduced from China. It grew especially well at the — |
Singalong Experiment Station. Leaves are light green and tender.”

38989. PassIFLoRa FoETIDA L. Passifloracee. Passion fruit. —
“A herbaceous ornamental vine with white or pinkish flowers about
1 inch in diameter. Introduced into the Philippines from tropical —
America.”
388990. Sosa MAx (L.) Piper. Fabacezx. Soy bean.
(Glycine hispida Maxim.)
“A variety introduced from China. This variety was very productive
of seed at the Singalong Experiment Station.”

38991 to 39101.

From Darjiling, India. Collected by Mr. L. J. Mackintosh, Clover Cot,
at the request of Mr. J. F. Rock, collaborator, of the Bureau of Plant —
Industry. '

38991. Acacta caTECHU (L. f.) Willd. Mimosacez. Catechu.

“This species of Acacia is a tree which attains a height of about 80
feet with a stem circumference of 9 feet. The wood is hard, heavy, —
extremely durable, and is used locally for underground posts particularly —
and for millwork. The extract prepared from the bark and the heart-
wood is one of the catechus of medicine or cutch of tannery. This tree —
may be found growing from India to East Africa at altitudes as high
as 5,000 feet.” (Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 3.)

388992. AcER Sp. Aceracez. Maple.
38993. ACONITUM FEROX Wallich. Ranunculacez. Aconite.

“This species is a native of the temperate subalpine Himalayas and
may be found growing from Sikkim to Garwhal, at altitudes of 10,000
to 14,000 feet. The stem is 3 to 6 feet in length and is puberulous and
leafy. The flowers are large and of a pale dirty-blue color. The five
erect follicles are usually densely villous, and in some Garwhal speci-
mens glabrous.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 28.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1914. 55

88991 to 39101—Continued.

38994. ACcCONITUM LURIDUM Hook. f. and Thoms. Ranunculacez,
Aconite.

“This Aconitum is a native of the alpine east Himalayas and may

be found growing around Sikkim at altitudes of 14,000 feet. The stem

is 2 to 3 feet in length, slightly pubescent, and has very few leaves. The

radicai leaves are 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The flowers are dull red

in color and the sepals are brown tomentose.” (Hooker, Flora of

British India, vol, 1, p. 28.)

38995. ALBIZZIA sp. Mimosacee,

38996. ALBIZZIA ODORATISSIMA (L. f.) Benth. Mimosacez.

“This is a large, deciduous tree, met with in the sub-Himalayan
tract from the Indus eastward, ascending to 3,000 feet in altitude. This
tree yields a dark-brown gum in rounded tears, tasteless but soluble in
water. The bark is boiled by the Garo people, together with the leaves
of the Digdl (Sarcochlamys pulcherrima) and the yarn of their cloth,
to give the latter a brownish color. As a medicine the bark is applied
externally and is considered efficacious in leprosy and in inveterate ulcers.
When boiled in ghi the leaves are used by the Santals as a remedy for
coughs. The timber made from this tree is used in the manufacture of
wheels, oil mills, and furniture. The timber is excellent for all purposes
requiring strength and durability, and is considered one of the most
valuable of jungle timbers.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Hconomic Prod-
ucts of India.)
38997. ALNUS NEPALENSIS D. Don. Betulacer., Alder.

“This tree, which is a native of the Himalayas, reaches a height of
about 60 feet and may be found growing at altitudes between 3,000 and
9,000 feet. The bark of this Alnus is used for tanning and dyeing.”
(Mueller, Select Hxtra-Tropical Plants, p. 33.)

38998. AMOORA ROHITUKA (KRoxb.) Wight and Arn. Meliacex.

“This is an evergreen tree with a large crown of branches, which is
widely distributed over the Malay Archipelago and the Philippine Islands.
The fruit is smooth, pale yellow or red in color, and from 1 to 14 inches
in diameter. It is rather soft and fleshy, 3-celled, and 3-valved. A sort
of economic oil is extracted from the seed of this fruit.” (Hooker,
Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 559.)

38999. ANEMONE RUPICOLA Camb. (?) Ranunculacez. Anemone.

“This species of Anemone is a native of the inner alpine valleys of the
Himalayas and may be found growing from Gores to Kashmir to
Sikkim at altitudes of 12,000 to 15,000 feet. The radical leaves are long
pecioled, and the segments are more or less petioled and sharply incised

or 3-lobed. The sepals are 1 to 13% inches in length, broadly oval, and
downy on the outside. The flowers, which are 1 or 2 in number, are
large and very showy.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 8.)

39000. BAUHINIA PURPUREA L. Czeesalpiniaceer. Orchid tree.

A small to middle-sized tree; leaves coriaceous, glabrous, somewhat
cordate, cleft one-third to one-half their depth, 9 to 11 nerved; lobes
obtuse or somewhat acute; flowers in few-flowered axillary and terminal
corymbs, fragrant; petals red, one streaked with white on the claw,
obianceolate, acute; fertile stamens, 3 to 4, very long, the rest sterile or
abortive; pod 1 foot long. India, Burma, China. One of the finest flower-

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ing small trees in southern Florida. Flowers are borne in the greatest
profusion, 3 to 5 inches across, varying in color from almost white to a
shade of rich purple, and marked and shaded with many tones. The
plant is robust and hardy, growing to a height of 15 feet in less than
two years, and blooms all winter and spring. (Adapted from Bailey,
Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture.)

39001. BeERBERIS sp. Berberidacez, Barberry.
39002. BETULA CYLINDROSTACHYA Wallich. Betulacex., Birch.

“A tree native of the Himalayas and may be found growing there at
altitudes of 3,000 and 10,000 feet. It reaches a height of about 60 feet,
and thrives well along forest streams. The wood is hard, strong, and
durable.” (Mueller, Select Extra-Tropical Plants.)

39003. BosScHNIAKIA HIMALAICA Hook. f. and Thoms. Orobanchaces.,
A parasite on Rhododendron roots.

“This is a plant 6 to.18 inches in height which inhabits the temperate
and subalpine regions of the Himalayas at altitudes of 8,000 to 10,000
feet at Kumaon and 10,000 to 13,000 feet at Sikkim. The stem of this
plant, which is often as thick as a man’s thumb, is pale brown in color
and is tuberous at the root. The scales are numerous and rigid and
range from one-half to three-fourths inch in length. This species differs
widely from the Asiatic species B. glabra in its much larger size, the
flowers being twice as large and the fruit three times as large.” (Hooker,
Flora of British India, vol. 4, p. 327.)

39004. CERASTIUM sp. Silenacee.
39005. CHAEROPHYLLUM VILLOSUM Wallich. Apiacez,

Distribution.—An herb growing about 4 feet tall, with long white hairs
on the stem, found in the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,000 to 12,000
feet, and in the Khasi Hills, in India.

89006. CHRYSANTHEMUM ATKINSONI C. B. Clarke. Asteracex.
Chrysanthemum.

Distribution.—A strongly scented purple-flowered chrysanthemum found
on the slopes of the Sikkim Himalayas, in northern India, at an altitude
of 13,000 to 15,000 feet. ~

39007. CLEMATIS MONTANA Hamilton. Ranunculaces, Clematis.

“This species of Clematis is a woody climber which inhabits the tem-
perate Himalayas from the Indus to Brahmaputra at altitudes as high as
12,000 feet. Always above 8,500 feet in Sikkim and in the Khasi Hills
and Maniput, above 4,000 feet.” (Wati, Dictionary of the Economic
Products of India.)

“A deciduous climber of vigorous habit, growing at least 20 feet high;
stems smooth except when quite young. Leaves composed of 3 leafiets
on a common stalk 2 to 4 inches long, the leaflets short stalked, ovate
to lanceolate, pointed, variously and unequally toothed, 1 to 4 inches
long, half as wide. Flowers solitary, pure white, 2 to 24 inches across,
each borne on a smooth stalk 2 to 5 inches long. Sepals 4, spreading,
oval. Seed vessel elliptical, surmounted by a plumose style, 14 inches
long. Native of the Himalayas, introduced by Lady Amherst in 1831.

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It is quite hardy near London, and is undoubtedly one of the loveliest of
all climbers. The flowers appear in May, and being produced singly on
long stalks, can only be confused with the white variety of C. alpina, and
that is not only very different in habit and vigor, but has the petal-like
parts of the flower characteristic only of the Atragene group. C. montana
is a valuable plant for covering arbors, pergolas, and especially verandas,
where its long shoots can be allowed to hang down and form a sort of
curtain.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 1, p. 363-364.)

39008. CoTONEASTER MICROPHYLLA Wallich. Malacee. Cotoneaster.

“This is an ornamental plant which has recently been introduced into
our gardens. It is known as Khariz lini in Kashmir and Garri in
Kumaon. The wood of this species is used in the manufacture of walking
sticks and baskets. When mixed with Parretia it is used in the construc-
tion of twig bridges in Kashmir. The fruit of this species is sweet.”
(Wait, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“An evergreen shrub, of low, spreading, or even prostrate habit, rarely
more than 2 to 3 feet high unless trained. Branches often slender but
rigid, woolly when young. Leaves one-fourth to one-half inch long, half
or less than half as wide, ovate or obovate, deep glossy green above, grey
and woolly beneath, pointed, rounded, or notched at the apex. Flowers
white, one-third inch across, generally solitary (occasionally two or three).
Fruit round, scarlet red, one-fourth inch in diameter. Native of the
Himalayas up to 11,000 feet, introduced in 1824. This pleasing evergreen
is nearly related to C. buzifolia on one side, and C. thymaefolia on the
other. They may be forms of one species, but from buwzifolia this and
C. thymaefolia are distinguished by fewer flowers in the cluster and the
dwarf habit. The present plant makes a very pretty covering for sloping
banks, forming eventually a dense low thicket. Single plants make a
pretty evergreen furnishing for the rock garden, but C. thymaefolia and.
C. congesta are to be preferred.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy
in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 418.)

39009. CREMANTHODIUM OBLONGATUM C. B. Clarke. Asteracex,

“This is usually a robust species and is found growing in the Sikkim
Himalayas, near the Tibetan frontier, at altitudes ranging from 12,000
to 16,000 feet. The leaves of this species are 2 to 24 inches in diameter,
pale beneath, with coarsely reticulated nerves. The petioles are stout,
1 to 2 inches in length, and not inflated at the base. The alternate
nerves of the leaf distinguish this species from all others except C.
pinnatifidum.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 3, p. 331.)

39010. ERIANTHUS RUFIPILUS (Steud.) Griseb. Poacex,
(Frianthus fulvus Nees.) ,

39011. Portinra FULVA (R. Br.) Benth. Poacezx.
(Pollinia cumingiana Nees.)

“From the interior of Australia. It is a sweet perennial grass, of
which the cattle are so fond that they eat it closely down, thus causing
it to die out. It is easily raised by redissemination.” (Mueller, Select
Ezxtra-Tropical Plants, p. 181.)

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39012. ERIGERON MULTIRADIATUS (Lindl.) Benth. Asteracez.,

“This is one of the most beautiful of all the alpine Compositsz, but
very variable and difficult to distinguish from forms of neighboring
species, especially H. alpina. It is a native of grassy, wet places along
the whole length of the Himalayan Range, from Kashmir, where it
inhabits altitudes of 7,000 to 9,000 feet, to Sikkim, where it ascends to
12,000 feet. It is a pubescent or hirsute herb, in the small state 6 or 10
inches high, with simple scapelike leafy stems, and numerous radical
leaves, and a branched leafy stem. The leaves are usually 4 to 8 inches
long, oblanceolate, and narrowed into a rather long petiole.” (Curtis’s
Botanical Magazine, pl. 6530.) :

390138. ERYTHRINA ARBORESCENS Roxb. Fabacer.

“A small or moderate sized tree, found in the outer Himalayas from
the Ganges to Bhutan up to 7,000 feet and also in the Kashmir Hills.
It is chiefly remarkable for its brilliantly colored flowers, which are
usually produced before the new leaves. The wood is rather durable,
though light and somewhat open grained. It does not warp or split and
takes a good varnish. It is,used in the manufacture of light boxes, toys,
scabbards, trays, and also for firewood.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

89014. FRAXINUS FLORIBUNDA Wallich. Oleacer. Ash.

This Fraxinus, which is commonly known as the Nepal ash, is found
growing in the Himalayas at altitudes ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 feet.
This tree attains a height of about 120 feet, and the girth of stem is not.
uncommonly 15 feet. This tree not only serves as a timber tree but also
as a fine avenue ornamental. The wood is very useful for oars, plows,
and various other implements. (Adapted from Mueller, Select Hxtra-
Tropical Plants, p. 238.)

“In 1876 the late Sir George King, then of the Calcutta Botanical
Gardens, sent seeds of this fine ash to Kew. Of the trees raised one
survives, which was cut to the ground in the winter of 1880-81, but is
now about 15 feet high. Although it withstood the frosts of February,
1895, without injury and is now apparently perfectly hardy, its rate of
growth with us is not such as to recommend it for general cultivation,
except in the milder counties. It is one of the ornus group, and in the
northwestern Himalayas, where it is native, reaches 80 to 100 feet in
height. Its branches are without down and its leaves 10 to 15 inches
long. Leaflets usually 7 or 9, oblong (terminal one obovate), tapered
at both ends, 3 to 6 inches long, 1 to 24 inches wide, sharply toothed,
smooth above, downy beneath, chiefly on the midrib and veins. Main
stalk grooved, stalk of leaflets one-fourth to one-half inch long. Flowers
white, in large terminal panicles. It resembles some of the big-leaved
forms of F. ornus, but the leaflets are normally much larger, more
prominently ribbed beneath, and longer pointed. Introduced first, Lou-
don says, in 1822, but killed in the winter of 1836-37.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 568.)

39015. GAULTHERIA NUMMULABIOIDES Don. Ericacex,

Distribution.—A procumbent shrub with small white flowers and blue-
black berries, found throughout the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,000 to
9,000 feet, on the Khasi Hills in India, and in Java.

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“ A dwarf evergreen shrub, 4 to 6 inches high, forming dense tufts, and
spreading by underground shoots; stems slender and wiry, covered with
bristles, and bearing over their whole length leaves one-quarter inch
apart in two opposite rows. Leaves leathery, heart shaped, becoming
smaller toward the tip of the shoot; one-quarter to five-eighths inch long,
about the same wide; the lower surface and the margins are bristly, the
upper side is dark, dull green and wrinkled, the lower one very pale pol-
ished green; stalk one-eighth inch or less long. Flowers produced singly
in the leaf axils from the under side during August; corolla egg shaped,
white or tinged with pink, scarcely one-quarter inch long.

“Native of the Himalayas; long cultivated, but still rare in gardens.
It makes charming dense tufts of foliage and stems, but needs some
shelter. At Kew it thrives well in a damp bed of peat in one of the
recesses of the rock garden, where it has not suffered from cold since
the frosts of February, 1895. Its roundish leaves, closely and regularly
set in two rows, and gradually decreasing in size toward the end of the
shoot, with the slender, conspicuously bristly stems, render it quite
distinct from any other plant in cultivation. Increased by cuttings.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p.
580-581.)

39016. GENTIANA TUBIFLORA Wallich. Gentianacex., Gentian.

———

Distribution.—A very low, tufted herb with large blue flowers, found
in the alpine Himalayas and in Tibet.

39017. GERBERA KUNZEANA A. Br. and Asch,

39018. GyYNURA ANGULOSA DC. Asteracez.

Distribution.—An herbaceous composite, sometimes 10 feet tall, with
small flower heads and oblong leaves often 2 feet long, found on the
temperate slopes of the Himalayas up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, and in
the Khasi Hills, in India.

39019. IRIs cLARKEI Baker. Iridacee. Tris.

“Tris clarkei is obviously a member of the sibirica group, but differs
from all the other species of that group, except I. prismatica, in the pos-
session of a solid, as opposed to a hollow, stem. In all other respects
it seems perhaps most closely related to the western Chinese members
of the group, I. forrestii and I. bulleyana, with which it agrees in having
leaves which are glaucous on the under side but polished and glossy
above. The color of the flowers borne by this Iris varies greatly even in
the wild state, as was proved by a second series of plants that I owe to
the kindness of Mr. Cave. All shades of blue and purple may occur. In
its native habitat, I. clarkei grows in ground that is swampy for half the
year and frozen hard under snow during most of the remaining months.
In cultivation it should naturally do best in damp soil, rich in humus, but
for some reason or other it has proved difficult to keep, for many plants
have died out after flowering. Seedlings are fairly easily raised, though
the seeds do not gérminate very readily and the plants are of somewhat
slow growth.

“Apparently confined to a circumscribed area in the Sikkim and
Bhutan region at a height of 6,000 to 11,000 feet.” (Abridged from
Dykes, The Genus Iris, p. 29-30.)

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39020. JUNCUS GRISEBACHII Buchenau. Juncacer.

Distribution.—A perennial Juncus growing about 2 feet tall, on the
subalpine slopes of the Himalayas in Sikkim, Kumaon, and Bhutan, in
northern India.

39021. Mattotrus sp. Euphorbiacez.
39022. MECONOPSIS WALLICHII Hook. Papaveracex,

“This is undoubtedly one of the finest of the poppyworts in cultivation.
It is an extremely handsome herbaceous biennial and is remarkable,
being one of the few if not the only true blue-flowered poppy in culti-
vation at the present time. It attains a height of 4 to 7 feet and forms
a perfect pyramid. It is exceedingly beautiful when in full flower. The
blossoms are about 3 inches in diameter, broadly saucer shaped, pendent,
and of a lovely shade of blue. The blooms always commence to open
at the summit of the stem, then gradually from day to day expand, until
the lowest and last bud is reached.” (The Garden, July 12, 1913.)

39023. MeEIBOMIA TILIAEFOLIA (G. Don) Kuntze. Fabaceer.
(Desmodium tiliaefolium G. Don.)

Distribution.—A shrubby legume with lindenlike leaves and long
racemes of large pink flowers, found in the temperate and tropical
Himalayas up to an altitude of 9,000 feet in northern India.

“A semiwoody plant, which sends up annually from a woody rootstock
a number of erect stems 2 to 4 feet high, more or less downy. Leaves
trifoliolate, with a main stalk 2 to 3 inches long. Panicles terminal,
8 to 12 inches high, the lower section borne in the uppermost leaf axils.
Flowers one-half inch long, varying from pale lilac to dark pink, borne
on a slender stalk not quite so long as itself. Native of the Himalayas
at 9,000 feet. It flowers from August to October, but needs a hot sum-
mer to bring out its best qualities. In cold, wet seasons the flowers do
not open at all. Propagated by division of the rootstock in spring. The
late Sir Henry Collett called this a ‘ protean plant’; the form in culti-
vation is one whose leaves are not very downy.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 480, under Desmodium tiliae-
folium.

39024. MICHELIA LANUGINOSA Wallich. Magnoliacex,
39025. MiIcHELIA sp. Magnoliacez, .

39026. MutvcuNA IMBRICATA DC. Fabacex.

39027. CLEMATIS ZEYLANICA (I.,) Poir. Ranunculacez. Clematis.
(Naravelia zeylanica DC.)

“A scandent bush, very plentiful in the tropical Himalayas from East
Nepal eastward to Bengal, Assam, and also distributed to Ceylon.
Around Calcutta it is one of the most abundant of plants. A fiber is
obtained from the stems of this species which is twisted into rough but
very useful ropes.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India.)

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39028. OPHIOPOGON INTERMEDIUS Don. Liliacex,

Distribution—A low, herbaceous perennial with grasslike leaves and
a slender scape of small white flowers, found on the temperate slopes of
the Himalayas and on the Khasi Hills in India and in Ceylon.

Of possible value for cultivation in shady locations where grasses
refuse to grow.

39029. Oxyria picyNaA (L.) Hill. Polygonacee.
“This species is commonly known as the mountain sorrel. It is a small

’ plant with an acid flavor which occurs in the alpine Himalayas at alti-

tudes of 10,000 feet. It is found in western Tibet up to an altitude of

17,500 feet and is distributed to the mountains of Europe, north Asia,

and America. This plant is sometimes eaten as a cooling medicine, and

in Chamba the leaves, which have a pleasant sorrel taste, are eaten raw.”

(Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39030. ParNassta sp. Saxifragacez.

39031. PEDICULARIS CLARKEI Hook. f. Scrophulariacee.

“This more or less hirsute herb is found growing in the alpine Sikkim
Himalayas at altitudes ranging between 12,000 and 13,000 feet. The stem
is 16 to 20 inches in height and sometimes as thick as the middle finger.
The corolla tube, which is rather longer than the calyx, is of a reddish
or purplish color. The lower lip of the corolla is small, narrow, and
shorter than the upper.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 4, p. 310.)
39032. PEDICULARIS FLEXUOSA Hook. f.

Distribution.—An erect or decumbent herb growing 2 feet high, with
pinnatifid leaves and bearing leafy spikes of rosy flowers, found on the
alpine slopes of the Sikkim Himalayas in northern India at an altitude
of 10,000 to 13,000 feet.

39033. PEDICULARIS LACHNOGLOSSA Hook. f.

Distribution.—An erect herb with a simple stem, narrow pinnatisect
leaves, and racemes of small red-purple flowers, found at an elevation of
14,000 feet in the Lachen Valley of the Sikkim Himalayas in northern
India.

39034. PEDICULARIS LONGIFLORA Rudolph.

Distribution.—A low herbaceous perennial with pinnatifid leaves and
yellow flowers, found in the vicinity of Lake Baikal in Siberia.
39035. PEDICULARIS MEGALANTHA Don.

Distribution.—A low herb with pinnatifid leaves and lax racemes of
yellow or rose-purple flowers, found on the temperate and subalpine
slopes of the Himalayas at an altitude of 7,000 to 15,000 feet, from Kash-
mir to Sikkim, in northern India.

39036. PEDICULARIS MOLLIS Wallich.

Distribution—An herbaceous annual 3 feet high with spikes of dark
purple flowers, found in the alpine Himalayas in northern India and in
Tibet at an altitude of 10,000 to 14,000 feet.

39037. PEDICULARIS SCHIZORBHYNCHA Prain.
39038. PENTAGONIA PHYSALODES (L.) Hiern. Solanacer,
(Nicandra physaloides Gaertn.)

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39039. PHOTINIA INTEGRIFOLIA Lindley. Malacex.

Distribution.—A tall shrub or small tree with corymbs of white flowers
and blue berries, found on the lower slopes of the Himalayas up to an alti-
tude of 7,000 feet and in the Khasi Hills in India.

389040. PICEA SMITHIANA (Wall.) Boiss. Pinacezx.,
(Picea morinda Link.)

“A lofty tree met with in the northwest Himalayas between 7,000 and
11,000 feet in Sikkim and Bhutan. The wood is white, with reddish
brown tinge, and slightly harder than Abies webbiana. The wood is ex-
tensively used for packing cases, rough furniture, and planking. It
crackles and sends out sparks when burning and is consumed very
quickly but is much in demand for charcoal. The bark is used for roofing
shepherds’ huts, and the leaves are collected by the hill people as a manure
and they are also used as litter for cattle.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

39041. PiIcRORRHIZA KURROA Bentham. Scrophulariacez.

“A low, more or less hairy herb, with a perennial woody, bitter root-
stock, common in the alpine Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim at alti-
tudes of 9,000 to 15,000 feet. The root of this species is used in medicine
in cases of fever and dyspepsia and as an ingredient of various purga-
tives.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39042. PIPTADENIA OUDHENSIS Brandis. Mimosacez.

39043. PIPTANTHUS NEPALENSIS (Hook.) Sweet. Fabacez.

“A shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, possessing the habit of laburnum, native
of the temperate Himalayas from Sikkim to Bhutan at altitudes ranging
from 7,000 to 9,000 feet. The branches are downy, the stipules are small,
connate, and amplexicaul. The leaflets are glabrescent, lanceolate, 2 to 4
inches in length, and narrowed at both ends. The flowers, which range
from 12 to 20 in number, occur in subdense racemes.” (Hooker, Flora
of British India, vol. 2, p. 62.)

“A shrub or low tree with very pithy young shoots, naturally 8 to 12
feet high, but growing taller against walls, where it is generally placed
in England. At Kew it is deciduous, but in milder climates it retains
more or less foliage during the winter. Leaves alternate, consisting of
three lanceolate, stalkless leaflets, 3 to 6 inches long, about one-third as
wide, with a marginal nerve; smooth except when quite young, dark
green above, glabrous beneath; the common leafstalk 13 to 2 inches long.
Racemes stiff, erect, 2 to 3 inches long, and as much broad, hairy, and
set with hairy bracts. Flowers pea shaped, 13 inches long, the stalk up to
1 inch long, and, like the brown calyx, very hairy; petals bright yellow.
Pod 3 to 5 inches long, three-fourths inch wide.

“ Native of the Himalayas, introduced to England in 1821. It thrives
well against a wall, where it flowers in May, but is not permanently
hardy in the open air at Kew. A shrub of exceptionally vigorous appear-
ance, it is, nevertheless, not long lived. It is easily propagated by seeds,
which it ripens in quantity, and owing to its dislike of root disturbance,
should be grown in pots until planted in permanence. Its flowering
sprays resemble those of the herbaceous genus Thermopsis. Wilson has

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recently introduced from China a Piptanthus almost or quite identical
with P. nepalensis, which may, he thinks, prove hardier.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 194.)

39044. PITTOSPORUM FLORIBUNDUM Wight and Arnott. Pittosporacee.

“A small tree found in the subtropical Himalayas from Sikkim to
Garhwal, ascending to 5,000 feet in the hills. The medicinal virtues and
the utilization of this plant have recently been brought to light. The
bark is bitter and aromatic and is said by the natives to possess narcotic
properties. The plant contains an aromatic resin, yellow in color, and
having very tenacious properties. The wood is light colored, strong and
tough, but of small size.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India.)

39045. PLEUROSPERMUM APIOLENS C. B. Clarke. Apiacez,

Distribution.—A low herb with pinnate leaves, belonging to the parsnip
family and having an odor similar to that of celery, found in the interior
valleys of the Sikkim Himalayas in northern India at an altitude of
11,000 to 14,000 feet.

39046. PLEUROSPERMUM BRUNONIS (DC.) Bentham. Apiacez.

Distribution——A low herb with pinnate leaves found on the slopes of
the Himalayas from Kashmir to Nepal in northern India at an altitude
of 9,000 to 14,000 feet.

39047. PLEUROSPERMUM HOOKERI C. B. Clarke. Apiacex.

Distribution.—A low herb belonging to the parsnip family, found on
the slopes of the Sikkim Himalayas in northern India at an altitude of
10,000 to 16,000 feet.

39048. PolLyGoNUM VACCINIFOLIUM Meissner. Polygonacez.

“This is apparently a common Himalayan plant which has proved
sufficiently hardy to bear the open air of this climate [England]. Itisa
low-growing, neat plant, and by its numerous slender stems trailing along
the ground and rooting at the joints it soon forms a spreading, compact
patch. The leaves are quite concealed by the copious spikes of bright
rose-colored flowers, which continue blooming from August to November
uninterruptedly. It is well adapted for the front part of rock work, in
situations where it will not be subject to drought in summer. This plant
promises to become a great favorite in our gardens as a bedding-out
plant, especially where autumn flowers are desired. (Curtis’s Botanical
Magazine, pl. 4622.)

39049. RHEUM ACUMINATUM Hook, f. and Thoms, (?) Polygonacee,
Rhubarb.

“This is the common rhubarb of the Sikkim Himalayas and very
closely resembles in most respects the well-known Rheum emodi. It in-
habits rocky places, often amongst bushwood in the subalpine and alpine
regions of the Himalayas of Sikkim and East Nepal, at elevations of
9,000 to 13,000 feet. The stems are pleasantly acid, and, though more dry
and stringy than those of R. emodi, may be used for tarts. The root is
spongy and but slightly, if at all, medicinal.” (Curtis’s Botanical Maga-
zine, pl. 4877.)

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39050. RHEUM NOBILE Hook. f. and Thoms. Polygonacese. Rhubarb.

‘A handsome herbaceous plant, with a stem 8 to 4 feet high and as
thick as the wrist at the base. It is found in the inner ranges of the
Sikkim Himalayas at altitudes between 13,000 and 15,006 feet. The root
resembles that of the medicinal rhubarb, but is spongy and inert. The
acid stems are eaten both raw and boiled, and the dried leaves afford
a substitute for tobacco.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India.)

39051. RHODODENDRON ANTHOPOGON Don. HEricaceer. Rhododendron.

“A small shrub, with very aromatic, strongly scented leaves, common
at altitudes between 11,000 and 16,000 feet on the alpine Himalayas, from
Kashmir to Bhutan, and distributed to central and northern Asia. The
leaves of this plant are aromatic, and their smoke is considered by the
natives to be useful in some diseases. They are supposed to contain
stimulant properties and are collected and exported to the plains, where
they are officinal. This is one of the species which is thought by the
Bhutias to excite the headache and nausea which attends ascents. to the
high elevations of the eastern Himalayas.” (J. D. Hooker. In Waitt,
Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“An evergreen shrub, 2 feet or less high, of compact habit; young
branchlets hairy and covered with brown scurf. Leaves oval or ovate,
1 to 14 inches long, one-half to three-fourths inch wide, dark, rather
glossy green above, covered with brown scales beneath; stalk one-fourth
inch long. Flowers sulphur colored, one-half to three-fourths inch across,
produced in a small terminal cluster, 1 to 13 inches wide. Corolla thin,
almost transparent; tube hairy inside, expanding at the mouth into five
wavy lobes; calyx lobes oblong, pale green, one-eighth inch long, fringed
at the margin; stamens five (sometimes up to eight), very short, and in-
cluded within the tube; flower stalk scaly, one-sixth inch or less in
length. Flowers in April.

“Native of the high Himalayas from Cashmere eastward, up to
16,000 feet altitude, where it covers large areas; introduced in 1820.
The whole plant has a strong, aromatic, slightly acrid odor, especially
when crushed. It is an interesting little plant and one of the hardiest
of Himalayan species, but not in any way showy.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 341.)

39052. RHODODENDRON ARBOREUM Smith. Ericacee. Rhododendron.

“A tree which often attains a height of 25 feet, common on the
temperate Himalayas from the Indus to Bhutan, at altitudes between
5,000 and 10,000 feet. It is frequent on the Khasi Hills, between 4,000
and 6,000 feet, and occurs also on the hills of southern India and Ceylon,
very abundant in Manipur, and on the Kareen Hills in Burma. The
leaves of the young trees are poisonous and are used medicinally for
headaches. The flowers have a sweet-sour taste and are said to make a
good subacid jelly. They are, in. some parts of the Himalayas, eaten
by the natives, who become intoxicated if they consume a large quantity.
The wood is soft, reddish white or reddish brown in color, and even
grained, and apt to warp and shrink. The wood is chiefly used for fuel
and charcoal, but it is also sometimes employed for building and for
making dishes.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

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“A small evergreen tree ultimately 30 to 40 feet high, with a thick,
: _ sturdy trunk, the branches forming a head as wide as the tree is high,
and reaching to the ground. Leaves narrowly oblong, tapering at both
ends, 4 to 7 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, smooth above, covered beneath
with a coat of silvery scales; stalk one-half to 1 inch long. Flowers
blood red, borne in a compact hemispherical head, 4 to 5 inches through,
sitting close on the terminal whorl of leaves. Corolla bell shaped, 14 to 2
inches across; stamens 10; calyx very small; flower stalk downy.

“Native of the outer Himalayas, where it is widely spread; intro-
duced in 1817. This species is one of the most variable of all rhodo-
dendrons, but the form just described, with crimson flowers and silvery
undersurface of the leaves, may be taken as the type.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 342.)

39053. RHODODENDRON ARBOREUM CAMPBELLIAE (Hook. f.) Vilmorin ana
Bois. Ericaceex. Rhododendron.

“Flowers purplish rose; leaf reddish beneath.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 342.)

39054. RHODODENDRON ARBOREUM Smith. Ericaceex. Rhododendron.
See S. P. I. No. 39052 for description.

39055. RHODODENDRON BARBATUM Wallich. Ericacer. Rhododendron.

.

“A tree met with in the temperate Himalayas from Kumaon to Bhutan,
at altitudes between 8,000 and 12,000 feet. The wood is pinkish red in
color and shining and of slow growth. It weighs about 39 pounds to the

. cubic foot.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“An evergreen shrub or small tree, the bark peeling from the branches

: and leaving them blue-gray and smooth; winter buds viscid; branches

| yellowish, sometimes smooth, sometimes bristly. Leaves in a terminal

: cluster, oblong, heart shaped at the base, terminated by a short, fine

point, 4 to 9 inches long, 1 to 3 inches wide, dark dull green and smooth

above, pale and usually smooth beneath; stalk one-half to 1 inch long,
conspicuously bristly on the upper side and at the base of the midrib.
| Flowers densely packed in a hemispherical truss about 4 inches wide,
blood red. Corolla bell shaped, 14 inches across, five lobed; stamens

: 10; calyx with five smooth, ovate lobes, one-fourth inch long.

“Native of the Himalayas up to 12,000 feet, introduced about 1849.
This rhododendron is hardy in a sheltered spot at Kew, where it flowers
in April. It is somewhat gaunt of habit, but worth growing for its
marvelous richness of color. It is, of course, much finer in Cornwall
and similar places. There is some variation in the bristliness of the
stems and leaves. In one form the young wood is furnished with bristles,
and the leafstalk is bristly all round; bristles up to one-half inch long.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p.
344-345.)

39056. RHODODENDRON CAMELLIAEFLORUM Hook. f. Ericaceer.
Rhododendron.
“This rhododendron is a native of the Nepal and Sikkim Himalayas
at elevations of 9,000 to 12,000 feet. It usually grows on the limbs of
lofty trees, where its branches hang down and are several feet in length.
In looser forests, where light and air are better distributed, it is found

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growing on the ground and rocks. The stems are 2 to 6 feet in length
and are as thick as a goose quill. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches in length,
spreading, very thick and coriaceous, deep green above, and very stout.
The flowers are 13 inches in diameter, white, and of a very thick texture.”
(Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, pl. 4932.)

39057. RHODODENDRON CAMPANULATUM Don. Ericacezr.
Rhododendron.

“This is a large shrub found in the inner Himalayas from Kashmir
to Bhutan, at altitudes between 9,000 and 14,000 feet. It occurs also
on the outer ranges of the Chor and Kedarkanta and is very abundant
in Sikkim. The leaves of this species are exported to the plains, where
they are ground up with tobacco and used as snuff, which is said to
be useful in colds and hemicrania. The wood is light pinkish in color
and moderately hard.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India.)

“An evergreen shrub of stiff, spreading habit, 6 to 12 feet high, more
in diameter; bark peeling; young shoots smooth. Leaves oval, 3 to 54
inches long, 14 to 24 inches wide; abruptly tapering at the apex, tapering,
rounded, or slightly heart shaped at the base, smooth above, densely
covered beneath with a red-brown felt; stalk one-half to 1 inch long,
often reddish. Flowers rosy purple of numerous shades, 2 inches across,
produced during April in rather loose clusters about 4 inches wide.
Corolla broadly bell shaped, with 5 notched lobes, the upper ones dark
purple spotted; calyx downy, small and scarcely lobed; stamens 10,
smooth or sometimes downy towards the base; flower stalk about 1
inch long.

“Native of the interior Himalayas of Sikkim and Nepal; introduced
in 1825. ‘This is perhaps the hardiest and most satisfactory of Himalayan
rhododendrons near London, where it flowers regularly and profusely.
In very cold weather (and it withstands uninjured 32 degrees of frost)
its leaves roll themselves up tightly, giving the shrub a very curious
aspect. It is very variable in the color of the flowers, which are some-
times quite pale, sometimes of a bright bluish purple, sometimes lilac;
in the amount of felt at the back of the leaf; and in the color of the
leaf scales that accompany the young bursting shoots, which are some-
times rich crimson, sometimes green.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs
Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 347.)

89058. RHODODENDRON CAMPYLOCARPUM Hook. f. Ericacez.
Rhododendron.

“This is a small bush 6 feet high, roundish in form, of a bright, cheer-
ful green hue, which, when loaded with its inflorescences of surpassing
delicacy and grace, claims precedence over its more gaudy congeners and
has been regarded by some as the most charming of the Sikkim rhodo-
dendrons. The plant exhales a grateful honeyed flavor from its lovely
bells, and a resinous sweet odor from the stipitate glands of the petiole,
pedicels, calyx, and capsules.” (Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, pl. 4968.)

“An evergreen shrub, 4 to 8 feet high, of neat, bushy habit. Leaves
234 to 4 inches long, half as wide, heart shaped or rounded at the base,
the apex with a short, abrupt tip, upper surface dark glossy green, lower
one vividly blue-white; stalk one-half to 1 inch long, thickly set with

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stalked glands when young. Flowers pale yellow, slightly fragrant, in
loose terminal clusters’ of 6 to 8; corolla bell shaped, 24 to 3 inches
across; lobes five, rounded; calyx scarcely one-quarter inch across, the
five shallow lobes edged with dark, stalked, viscid glands; flower stalk
about 1 inch long, and, like the ovary and base of style, glandular;
stamens 10, downy at the base.

“Native of the Sikkim Himalayas at 12,000 feet. Although not one
of the hardiest species, it has lived outside in the sheltered Rhododendron
Dell at Kew for over 20 years with no other protection than the situ-
ation affords. It is at present the best of the larger species with yellow
flowers (apart from Azalea) in cultivation, although the color, in some
forms especially, is too pale and sulphurlike to give hopes of founding
upon it a race of golden-flowered kinds. Perhaps the finest example of
this rhododendron is in the Earl of Morney’s garden at Whiteway, in
Devonshire, which, some years ago, was 8 feet high.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 348.)

39059. RHODODENDRON cI~IATUM Hook. f. Ericacee. Rhododendron.

“This species grows in the Sikkim Himalayas in the inner ranges only,
in wet, rocky places, rarely in woods, at elevations ranging from 9,000
to 10,000 feet. It is a small, very rigid shrub, growing in clumps 2 feet
high, generally in moist, rocky places. The odor of this plant is faintly
resinous and pleasant, and resembles in some respects R. barbatum, but
it is widely different in stature and habit.” (J. D. Hooker, The Rhodo-

-dendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya, pl. 24.)

“An evergreen shrub of stiff, wide-spreading habit, rarely more than
3 to 4 feet high out of doors near London, but 9 feet high and twice as
much in diameter in Cornwall; young branchlets covered with bristly
hairs. Leaves oval or obovate, tapering sometimes equally to both ends,
sometimes more gradually toward the base, 2 to 4 inches long, three- |
fourths to 1% inches wide, bristly on the upper surface and on the mar-
gins, scaly beneath; stalk bristly, one-fourth to one-third inch long.
Flowers beautiful rosy red in bud, pale pink on opening, becoming al-
most white with age, 23 inches across, produced three to five in a clus-
ter during March and April; corolla widely bell shaped, with broad

notched lobes; calyx lobes rounded ovate, bristly on the margins,

stamens 10, hairy at the base, flower stalks one-half inch long, bristly.

“ Native of Sikkim, introduced to Kew in 1850. It is hardy there, but
really needs milder conditions to bring out its best qualities. In Mr.
Shilson’s garden at Tremough, near Falmouth, some years ago I saw a
specimen of the larger dimensions given above. Near London it needs
a very sheltered position, and in such a spot, although it grows slowly,
it frequently gives a very charming display in April if the weather be
kind.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2,
p. 350.)

39060. RHODOPENDRON ROYLEI Hook. f. Ericacez. Rhododendron.
(Rhododendron cinnabarinum Hook. f.)

“This is a shrub which attains a height of 4 to 8 feet, met with on
the eastern Himalayas at elevations of 10,000 to 12,000 feet. The leaves
are universally considered poisonous to cattle and goats. It is employed
as fuel, but the smoke causes the eyes to inflame and the face to swell.”
(Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

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“An evergreen shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, somewhat thin and sparse of
habit, the branches long and slender, scaly when young. Leaves 2 to 4
inches long, three-fourths to 1} inches broad, oval, tapering about equally
to each end, smooth, and of a grayish green metallic luster above, scaly
beneath, and varying in color from glaucous green to reddish brown;
stalk one-third inch long. Flowers funnel shaped and, like those of
Lapageria, 1} to 2 inches long, very variable in color, ordinarily of a
dull cinnabar red, produced during May and June, from five to eight in
terminal heads. In other forms the corolla is orange red outside, yel-
lowish within, sometimes greenish. Calyx with four short, broadish lobes
and one longer narrow one, or sometimes with all five nearly equal, scaly.
Stamens 10, scarcely so long as the corolla, hairy at the base; flower stalk
one-third inch long, scaly.

““ Native of Sikkim and Bhutan; introduced in 1849. This distinct and
striking species is chiefly remarkable for the variability of the color of its
flowers and the under surface of its leaves.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 351.)

39061. RHOoDODENDRON DALHOUSIAE Hook. f. Ericacex.
Rhododendron.

“Of all the Sikkim rhododendrons this is perhaps the one which has
excited the greatest interest, partly from the great size and beauty of the
fragrant flowers and partly from the peculiar place of growth, generally
in its native localities among moss, with ferns and Aroidex, and upon the
limbs of large trees. This rhododendron is a native of East Nepal,
Sikkim, and Bhutan at elevations of 6,000 to 9,000 feet. It is a straggling
bush, 6 to 8 feet high; the stems are clothed with a reddish papery bark,
and the branches are straggling in distant whorls, each branch bearing its
leaves and flowers only at the extremity, three to five in number, very
large and fragrant.” (Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, pl. 4718.)

89062. RHODODENDRON FALCONERI Hook. f. Ericaceew. Rhododendron.

“A moderate-sized tree or frequently a gregarious shrub, abundant in
the eastern Himalayas from east Nepal to Bhutan at altitudes between
9,000 and 13,000 feet. The wood is of a reddish white color and shining,
with a satiny lustre, takes a beautiful polish, is hard, and does not warp.
It is easily worked and is not apt to split. It is admirably adapted for
use in the parched and arid climate of Tibet, and the Bhutias make from it
cups and spoons and many other useful domestic articles.” (Watt, Dic-
tionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“A large shrub or a small tree, ultimately over 30 feet high, with stiff,
very thick, somewhat sparse branches, woolly when young. Leaves oval
or oblong, 6 to 12 inches long, 24 to 6 inches wide (sometimes larger) ;
very stout, thick, and strongly veined, the upper surface dark green,
curiously wrinkled, but otherwise smooth, the lower surface covered with
a dense, rust-colored felt; stalk 1 to 2 inches long. Flowers about 2 inches
across, creamy white, shaded with lilac and marked with a conspicuous
dark-purple blotch at the base, fragrant, produced in spring in large
terminal clusters 6 to 9 inches across, the flowers tightly packed. Corolla
bell shaped, 2 inches long, its lobes varying in number from eight to ten;

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a calyx scarcely observable; stamens 12 to 16, shorter than the corolla;
style about as long as the corolla, stout, and surmounted by the large
knoblike stigma; flower stalk downy, 1 inch long.

“Native of the Himalayas; introduced about 1850. This is one of the
noblest of all the genus, but not very hardy. After miany trials it has
been given up at Kew as hopeless, the plants lingering for years, but
always in a miserable condition. Yet in the Duchess garden at Belvoir
Castle there is a specimen about 16 feet high now in perfect health,
although it suffered in the great frost of February, 1895. But this garden
is elevated and is in the form of an amphitheater facing south, a very
favorable position compared with low-lying, flat country. In the south
coast gardens in Ireland and in Cornwall it is perfectly at home.” (W.
J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 354.)

39063. RHODODENDRON FULGENS Hook. f. Ericacezx. Rhododendron.

“A small tree or large shrub of the Nepal and Sikkim Himalayas,
found at altitudes of 10,000 to 14,000 feet. The wood is of a gray color,
darker in the center, and moderately hard and even grained.” (Watt,
Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“ An evergreen shrub, 6 to 12 feet high, with stiff branches and peeling
bark. Leaves oval, 3 to 4 inches long, 14 to 2 inches wide, rounded at the
end except for a short, abrupt tip, somewhat heart shaped at the base,
covered beneath with a thick, reddish brown felt. Flowers blood red,
1 to 14 inches across, densely packed in hemispherical trusses 34 inches
wide. Corolla bell shaped, with five shallow, notched lobes; calyx very
small, shallowly lobed; stamens 10, much shorter than the corolla, not
downy.

“Native of Nepal and Sikkim at 10,000 to 14,000 feet ; introduced about
1849. This species is very similar to R. campanulatum in foliage, but
is not quite so hardy nor so free in growth. Its flowers are the richest
red of any hardy species except R. thomsoni (which is of quite a dif-
ferent type) and R. barbatum. They appear during March and April and
provide a feast of color unequalled in cold districts so early in the year.
A suitable spot for it is some sheltered outskirt of woodland, especially
where the flowers may be protected from early morning sunlight. At
Kew the various titmice are very fond of pecking a hole through the base
of the corolla, presumably to get at the honey. An ornamental feature
of the plant is the crimson bracts that accompany the young growth in
the spring.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles,
vol. 2, p. 357-358.)

39064. RHODODENDRON GRANDE Wight. Ericacez. Rhododendron.

“A tree frequent in the Sikkim and Bhutan Himalayas at altitudes of
7,000 to 11,000 feet. The wood is of a yellowish color with a darker
heartwood, shining, soft, and even grained.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

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39065. RHODODENDRON LANATUM Hook. f. Ericacee. Rhododendron.

“This species of rhododendron is found on the rocky spurs of the
humid mountains and gullies of the Sikkim Himalayas at elevations of
10,000 to 12,000 feet. It is a large shrub or small tree, with the trunk
6 inches in diameter at the stoutest part, irregularly and repeatedly
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covered with a dark-colored rugged bark, very different from the prevail- ?
ing beautiful papery clothing of the genus. The flowers are a pale —
sulphur color.” (J. D. Hooker, Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya.)

39066. RHODODENDRON LEPIDOTUM Wallich. Ericaceez. Rhododendron. "

“A shrub found on the temperate and alpine Himalayas, from Kashmir
to Bhutan at altitudes between 8,000 and 15,000 feet. The medicinal
properties of this plant are similar to those of R. anthopogon [S. P. I.
No. 39051].” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“A low, evergreen, sometimes nearly deciduous shrub, usually 1 to 2
feet high in this country, but said to be 4 feet high in the Himalayas;
young wood, leaves, leafstalk and flower stalks dotted thickly with
minute scales. Leaves oblong, 1 to 14 inches long, about one-half inch
wide, only hairy on the margins when young. Flowers rosy crimson,
produced singly or a few together during June, each about 1 inch across,
flat and saucer shaped, and borne on a stalk 1 to 1% inches long; corolla
tube very short, lobes rounded. Stamens about 10, hairy toward the
base, not protruded; calyx lobes one-eighth inch long, rounded.

“Native of the lofty interior ranges of the Nepal and Sikkim Hima-
layas, up to 16,000 feet altitude, and in Yunnan. It is hardy at Kew,
and one of the most distinct and interesting of dwarf rhododendrons.
Sir Joseph Hooker mentions varieties with golden-yellow flowers and
greenish yellow flowers, which do not appear to be in cultivation. Seeds
are frequently borne.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the

‘British Isles, vol. 2, p. 366.)

39067. RHODODENDRON SETOSUM Don. Ericacex. Rhododendron.

“A small and elegant shrub found in Sikkim and Nepal at altitudes
between 13,000 and 16,000 feet. The natives attribute the oppression
and headaches attending the crossing of the loftiest passes to the strongly
resinous odour of this rhododendron. A useful volatile oil of no less
marked character than that of the American Gaultheria might probably
be obtained from the foliage by distillation.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

“A dwarf evergreen shrub, 6 to 12 inches high, of close, bushy habit;
young shoots densely clothed with pale bristles and minute down.
Leaves oblong, tapered at the base, rounded at the apex, three-eighths
to five-eighths inch long, bristly on the margins, very scaly above, rather
glaucous and less scaly beneath. Flowers 8 to 8 in a terminal cluster;
corolla 1 inch across, reddish purple, lobed to two-thirds of its depth;
calyx comparatively large, scaly and downy, with five ovate lobes one-
fourth inch long; stamens hairy at the base; flower stalk scaly, slender,
one-fourth inch -long.

‘Native of the Himalayas up to 16,000 feet. The plant is very distinct
in its bristly character and strong resinous odor. Introduced in 1825,

this curious alpine species is now very rare. It thrives well in the ©

Edinburgh Botanic Garden, but in the South misses its winter covering ©
of snow and is often excited into growth too early.” (W. J. Bean, Trees
and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 378-379.)

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39068. RHODODENDRON WIGHTII Hook, f. Ericacex. Rhododendron.

“This species has very handsome trusses of large, pale yellow flowers.

It is very rare in collections, although it has been in cultivation in this
: country for many years. It is found growing abundantly in woody
: valleys in the Himalayas and on the spurs of all the mountains at an
elevation of 12,000 to 14,000 feet.” (Gardener’s Chronicle, May 31, 1913.)

“An evergreen shrub of bushy habit, and up to 10 feet high, with very
leathery, dark-green leaves, 6 to 8 inches, sometimes more, long, 24 to
3 inches wide, covered beneath with a reddish brown felt. Flowers bell
shaped, pale yellow, blotched on the upper side with crimson, about 14
inches across, the five lobes shallow, notched, and reflexed. Calyx lobes
five, shallow, broadly triangular, and, like the flower stalk, which is 14
inches long, hairy; stamens 10, shorter than the corolla, downy at the
base; ovary clothed with a white felt; style smooth, much longer than
the stamens.

“Native of the Himalayas up to 14,000 feet; very rare in cultivation,
but existing in the open ground in Miss A. Mangles’s collection at Little-
worth, near Farnham, also at Kew (under glass). It is a rhododendron
of great beauty and distinctness in its pale yellow flowers, which are
borne as many as 20 together in rather loose heads.” (W. J. Bean,
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol: 2, p. 385-386.)

39069. Rusus sp. Rosacezx.
39070. SaALIx TETRASPERMA Roxburgh. Salicacezx. Willow.

“This species is found in the mountains of India growing at altitudes
of 2,000 to 7,000 feet. This thick-stemmed willow is worthy of a place
on banks of watercourses. The twigs can be worked into baskets, the
wood serves for gunpowder, and the foliage for cattle fodder.” (Mueller,
Select Extra-Tropical Plants, p. 488.)

39071. Sarrx sp. Salicacee. Willow.
39072. SAUSSUREA DELTOIDEA (DC.) C. B. Clarke. Asteracer,

Distribution—A composite growing 8 feet tall with panicles of large,
purple flowers, found in the central and eastern Himalayas from Gar-
whal to Bhutan, in northern India, at an altitude of 6,000 to 11,000
feet.

39073. SAUSSUREA sp. Asteracez.

89074. SAXIFRAGA PURPURBASCENS Hook. f. and Thoms. Saxifragaceez,
Saxifrage.
: “This beautiful and hardy species comes from the temperate regions
of the Sikkim Himalayas, where it was discovered growing in wet places
at an elevation of 10,000 to 14,000 feet. Though closely allied to the
Himalayan S. ligulata and the Siberian 8S. crassifolia, it is extremely
different from and far more beautiful than any of these species. Noth-
ing, indeed, can exceed the bright glossy green of the leaves, which are
elegantly margined with red, or the deep, bright, vinous red-purple of
its scape and inflorescence.” (Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, pl. 5066.)

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39075. SepuM ASIATICUM (Don) Sprengel. Crassulaceex.

“This species of Sedum, which is a native of the Himalayas, is culti-
vated in Europe and possibly in America. It reaches a height of 6 to 12

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inches, but seems to suffer from the wetness of an ordinary border in
winter and should probably be wintered under glass. The leaves are
opposite, linear, coarsely and irregularly toothed. The flowers, which
occur in compact, globose cymes, are yellow in color and make their
appearance in summer. In India it is said to have red flowers.” (L. H.
Bailey, Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.)

89076. SrpuM ROSEUM (L.) Scopoli. Crassulacee.

“This Sedum is a neat-growing plant, suitable for rockeries or the
front rows of borders. It reaches a height of 8 to 10 inches, the leaves
are scattered and oblong, the flowers are greenish purple, in a terminal
fiat-topped cyme 1 inch across. This species of Sedum may be found
growing in Europe, North America, and the Himalayas.” (ZL. H. Bailey,
Cyclopedia of American Horticulture.)

389077. SELINUM TENUIFOLIUM Wallich. Apiacez.

“A hardy perennial herb with finely cut, fernlike foliage, and a stem
about 8 feet high, branched, with numerous umbels of white flowers. The
ultimate segments of leaves are narrowly lanceolate and acute. This
plant was offered as a novelty in America in 1899 and later recommended
as a foliage plant for single lawn specimens.” (ZL. H. Bailey, Cyclopedia
of American Horticulture.) . -

89078. SENECIO UNCINELLUS DC. Asteracez. .
(Senecio densifiorus Wall.)

Distribution—A _ yellow-flowered shrubby sneezewort with white-
woolly leaves, found on the lower slopes of the central and western
Himalayas and on the Khasi Hills in India.

89079. SENECIO RAPHANIFOLIUS Wall. Asteracez.
(Senecio densifiorus Wall.)

Distribution.—A yellow-flowered herbaceous perennial of the aster
family with lyrate-pinnatifid leaves and red pappus on the fruiting heads,
found on the slopes of the central and eastern Himalayas in northern
India at an altitude of 10,000 to 14,000 feet.

39080. SENECIO SCANDENS Buch.-Ham. Asteracez.

A woody climbing plant reaching a height of several yards, with slen-
der, somewhat hairy branches. The leaves are rather small, grayish
green, short stemmed, lance-elliptic and acute, with small triangular
teeth on the margins, and are either simple or have 2 or 3 leaflets at the
base. The yellow flower heads, about three-fourths of an inch wide,
occur in lax terminal corymbs. The home of this species is in the Hima-
layas and in China. It should not be confused with the commonly culti-
vated S. scandens Hort., which is S. mikanioides Otto. (Adapted from
Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew, Appendiz
III, 1910, p. 82.)

39081. Senecio sp. Asterace2.

39082. Sorsus rnsienis (Hook. f.) Hedl. Malacex,
(Pyrus insignis Hook. f.)

Distribution.—A small tree, one of the most beautiful of the whole
genus, found on the slopes of the Sikkim Himalayas at an altitude of
8,000 to 11,000 feet.

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- 39083. PouUPARTIA AXILLARIS (Roxb.) King and Prain. Anacardiacez,
(Poupartia fordii Hemsl.)

39084. STEPHANIA ROTUNDA Lour. Menispermacez.

Distribution—A climbing shrub with peltate leaves and umbels of
small berries, found on the tropical and temperate slopes of the Hima-
layas in India, and in Siam and Cochin China.

'“ Cu-mot-tu-nhien. Twining shrubby stem, very long, unarmed, gla-
brous; leaves peltate, trigonal, rounded, pointed, glabrous, alternate,
petioled; flowers dicecious, in compound lateral umbels; male flowers,
calyx with six subacute spreading sepals, corolla none; the andreecium
is represented at maturity by a cylindrical column at the top of which is
found a circular disk, bordered by an anther, unique in appearance,
opening by a marginal, horizontal, and continuous fissure; female
flower, calyx with one lateral sepal, corolla with two lateral petals;
ovary unilocular, 1-ovuled; berry small, oval, monospermous. The large,
rounded, wrinkled, tuberous root of rusty color, with filiform rootlets, is
extremely bitter and tonic.” (Lanessan, Les Plantes Utiles des Colonies
Francaises. )

$9085. THALICTRUM FOLIOLOSUM DC. Ranunculacee.

“This is an erect rigid shrub found in the temperate Himalayas at
altitudes between 5,000 and 8,000 feet and in the Khasi Hills at 4,000
and 6,000 feet. The ‘root of this plant is used in the preparation of
various medicines for ague and as a tonic in convalescence from acute
diseases. The root of this species contains a large quantity of berberine
that is so combined as to be readily soluble in water.” (Watt, Dic-
tionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39086. TRAcHYDIUM oBTUSIUSCULUM (DC.) C. B. Clarke. Apiacez.

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial related to the parsnip, grow-
ing a foot high on the Sikkim Himalayas in northern India, at an eleva-
tion of 11,000 to 13,000 feet.

39087 to 39092. (Undetermined.)

39093. Oxyspora PANICULATA (Don) DC.

89094. HyMENODICTYON EXCELSUM (Roxb.) Wallich,
39095. VENTILAGO sp.

839096. Moruvs sp.

39097 to 39100. (Undetermined.)

$9101. SrTacHYS SERICEA Wallich. Menthacee.

An erect herb, 2 to 4 feet in height, with usually simple stems; oblong,
sharply toothed or crenate leaves; and purple-spotted pink flowers
crowded in axillary whorls, forming more or less interrupted, long,
terminal spikes. The plant is covered with long, silky hairs,

Distribution Western Asia to northern India.

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From Darjiling, India. Presented by Mr. G. N. Cave, Lloyd Botanic Gar-
dens, through Mr. Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer for the Depart-
ment of Agriculture.

39102. AESCULUS ASSAMICUS Griffith. ADsculacez.
(Aesculus punduana Wall.)

“This is a moderate-sized deciduous tree, found in northern Bengal,
in the Khasi Hills, Assam, and Burma, ascending to 4,000 feet. The
leaflets are five to seven, shortly petioled. Panicles narrowly lanceolate,
nearly equaling the leaves, lower pedicels longer. Petals white and yel-
low. The wood is white, soft, and close grained, but very rarely used.
It weighs about 36 pounds per cubic foot.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

39103. ALBIZZIA ODORATISSIMA (L. f.) Benth. Mimosacez.
For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 38996.

39104. ALBIZZIA CHINENSIS (Osbeck) Merrill. Mimosacez.
(Albizzia stipulata Boiv.)

“A large deciduous, fast-growing tree, met with in the subalpine tract
from the Indus eastward, ascending to 4,000 feet in Oudh, Bengal, Burma,
and South India. This tree is attracting considerable attention in
Assam. It has been found that tea flourishes better under it than when
exposed to the sun. The most favorable explanation of this fact is that
the leaves manure the soil; the roots, which do not penetrate deep, tend
to open up the soil, while the shade is not so severe as to injure the tea,
the leaves closing at night and during the early morning. The gum which
flows copiously from the stem is used by the Nepalese for sizing their
‘Daphne’ paper. The sapwood of this tree is. large and white, while
the heartwood is brown and generally not durable. The wood is used in
the manufacture of cart wheels, wooden bells, and in Bengal it has been
tried for tea boxes, for which purposes it will probably be well suited.”
(Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39105. BERBERIS NEPALENSIS (DC.) Spreng. Berberidacee. Barberry.

“A shrub or small tree with large or small leaves, common on the outer
Himalayas, from the Ravi eastward to the Khasi and Naga Hills, at
altitudes above 5,000 feet. A yellow dye is extracted from this plant by
the Bhutias and Nagas, but used only to a small extent. The wood, whichy -
has a handsome yellow color, is hard and might be used for inlaying.”
(Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“An evergreen shrub, sometimes 20 feet high in the Himalayas, but
rarely more than one-third as high in Britain. Leaves with as many as
25 leafiets, usually about 15. Leaflets dark, glossy green, obliquely ovate,
lanceolate, 14 to 44 inches long, the lowest pair broader and shorter than
the others, spine-toothed, of firm leathery texture. Flowers yellow, borne
in slender racemes 6 to 12 inches long. Berries oval or nearly globose,
about one-fourth inch in diameter, covered with blue-white bloom.

“Native of the Himalayas, this barberry is too tender to thrive well
except in the milder parts of Britain or in exceptionally sheltered spots.
At Kew it lives but a short time out of doors, although it has succeeded
well in a sheltered spot in the gardens of Belvoir Castle for a good many

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years. It has by some authorities been united with B. japonica, but is
sufficiently distinguished by its more numerous, smaller, even-sized, and
more tapering leaflets and the brilliantly polished upper surface. For
the milder counties it is a most desirable shrub, commencing to flower as
early as October, but at its best in March and April. Several forms of it
exist, some of which approach B. japonica.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and
Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 245.)

39106. CoryYLUS FEROX Wallich. Betulacee.

“This is a small tree, native of Nepal and Sikkim, found growing at
altitudes ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 feet. The fruit, which has an
edible kernel, is covered with a prickly cup. The wood is pinkish white
in color, moderately hard and even grained.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

39107. Cracca cANDIDA (DC.) Kuntze. Fabaceex,
(Tephrosia candida DC.)

This species, which is a close relation of Tephrosia purpurea, is a
shrub which attains a height of about 10 or 11 feet. It makes a great
deal of soft growth and covers the ground well. This shrub has been
very well reported on in the east and in various parts of the West
Indies. A characteristic feature is its long tap root. (Adapted from
Bulletin of the Trinidad Agricultural Society, August 12, 1912, and
Hooker, Flora of British India.)

39108. DICENTRA THALICTRIFOLIA (Wall.) Hook. f. and Thoms, Papav-
eracee.

“This species of Dicentra is a native of the temperate Himalayas and
may be found growing from Nepal to Bhutan at elevations of from 4,000
to 8,000 feet and in the Khasi Hills at 5,000 feet. This plant is very
similar to D. scandens and probably not specifically distinct, but the
capsule is broader, three-fourths of an iuch long, thick, fleshy, and very
tardily dehiscent. The style is stouter and the seeds finely granulate
near the hilum and coarsely so on the back. It is common in Sikkim,
and the pods are drier and most dehiscent at higher elevations.” (Hooker,
Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 121.)

-89109. DILLENIA PENTAGYNA Roxb. Dilleniacee.

“A deciduous tree of Oudh, Bengal, Assam, Central, South and Western
India, and Burma. In the younger trees the leaves are sometimes as
much as 2 feet in length and the flowers, buds, and fruit, when green,
are eaten by the natives. The tree flowers in March and April and later
produces a berry which is said to have an agreeable acid flavor resembling
that of Grewia asiatica. The wood is tough, moderately hard, and of a
reddish gray color. The wood is used in the construction of ships, rice
mills, and in the manufacture of charcoal, which is of very good quality.
The leaves of this tree are sold,in the bazaar at Poona as a substratum
for thatching.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39110. ELAEOCARPUS SIKKIMENSIS Mast. Elaeocarpacezx.

“A tree native of the eastern Himalayas and found growing at Sikkim
and Assam at elevations of about 5,000 feet. The leaves are glabrous,
8 inches long and 3 inches wide. The racemes are erect, half the length
of the leaves, and the pedicels are thinly pilose. The flowers are about

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one-half inch in diameter, and the petals are cuneate and slightly silky
at the back.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 1, p. 402.)

39111. ERroBporrya PETIOLATA Hook. f. Malacez.

“This plant is a native of the eastern Himalayas and is found growing

in Sikkim and Bhutan at elevations of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. The leaves are
firmly coriaceous and vary from 6 to 9 inches in length and 3 to 33 inches
in width. The panicles are from 3 to 6 inches in length and broad,
branched from the base, very spreading and clothed with a rusty
tomentum, as are the very young leaves on both surfaces. The flowers
are one-half inch in diameter, shortly pediceled and not crowded.”
(Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 370.)

May possibly have some value as a stock for the loquat.
39112. ERYTHRINA ARBORESCENS Roxb. Fabacex.

“This is a small, moderate-sized tree, found in the outer Himalayas
from the Ganges to Bhutan up to 7,000 feet in the Khasi Hills. This
species is chiefly remarkable for brilliantly colored flowers. The wood is
soft and slightly spongy.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India.)

39113. Ficvus BENGALENSIS Linn. Moracez. Banyan tree.

“A large tree found in the subalpine tract and lower slopes of the
Deccan and is so common in Mysore that it may be said to be charac-
teristic of the arboreal vegetation in many parts of that province. This
tree attains a height of 70 to 100 feet and sends down roots from its
branches, thus indefinitely expanding its horizontal growth. This tree
yields an inferior rubber, and lac is also collected from it. A coarse rope
is prepared from the bark and the aerial roots. Paper is also reported to
have formerly been prepared in Assam from the bark and to a small

extent is still so prepared in Madras. The milky juice is externally ap- —

plied for pain and bruises and as an anodyne application to_the soles of
the feet when cracked or inflamed. It is also applied to the teeth and
gums as a remedy for toothache. The wood is of a grayish color, is mod-
erately hard, and as it is durable under water it is used in the manu-
facture of well curbs. It is sometimes used for boxes and door panels.”
(Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39114. Ficus HOOKERI Miquel. Moracez.

A tree occasionally found in the Sikkim Himalayas and the Khasi
Hills at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 feet. The leaves are thinly
coriaceous, long petioled, broadly elliptic or subobovate, with a short,
broad, obtuse, entire cusp. The base is rounded or slightly narrowed,
3-nerved, receptacles in axillary pairs. The large basal bracts are united
in an entire cartilaginous cup which envelops the lower third of the ripe
receptacle. (Adapted from Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 5, p. 505)

39115. FRAXINUS FLORIBUNDA Wallich. Oleacez. Ash.

“This is a large deciduous tree found growing in the Himalayas from
the Indus to Sikkim, between 5,000 and 8,500 feet. A concrete, saccharine
exudation called manna is obtained from the stem of this tree and is em-
ployed as a substitute for the officinal manna. The sugar contained in this
exudation, called mannite, differs from cane and grape sugar in not being
readily fermentable, though under certain conditions it does ferment and

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yields a quantity of alcohol varying in strength from 13 to 33 per cent.
Like the officinal manna, this is used for its sweetening and slightly
laxative properties. The wood is white with a reddish tinge, soft to
moderately hard in structure, resembling in some respects the European
ash. This tree is very valuable and is used in the manufacture of oars,
jampan poles, ploughs, platters, spinning wheels, and for many other
purposes.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

See S. P. I. No. 39014 for previous introduction and description.
39116. GyYNURA NEPALENSIS DC. Asteracee.

“A tall, handsome species, native of the temperate Himalayas from
Kumaon to Bhutan at altitudes ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 feet and in th
Martaban Mountains near Maulmein at altitudes of 4,000 to 5,000 aM? ¢
The lower portion of the stem is as thick as the little finger, and the
leaves are 3 to 7 inches in length, acuminate, usually irregular, coarsely
toothed, and broadly pubescent on both surfaces.” (Hooker, Flora of
British India, vol. 3, p. 337.)

39117. HyYPrerRICUM OBLONGIFOLIUM Choisy. Hypericacee.
(Hypericum cernuum Roxb.)

“A glabrous shrub, 3 to 6 feet in height, native of the western temperate
Himalayas from Kumaon to Sikkim at altitudes ranging from 5,000 t6
7,000 feet. The branches of this species are cylindrical in form, glaucous
when young, and the leaves, which are minutely dotted, are sessile and
range from 1 to 3 inches in length. The cymes are 8 to 5 flowered and
terminal, while the flowers are 2 inches in diameter, at first white, then
gradually turning to yellow.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol.
2 g. 253.)

39118. HyprericuM PATULUM Thunb. Hypericacee,

“This is a small, glabrous shrub found growing throughout the temper-
ate Himalayas from Bhutan to Chamba and in the Khasi Hills. The
scented seeds of this species are employed as an aromatic stimulant in
Patna, to which place they are exported from Nepal.” (Watt, Dictionary
of the Economic Products of India.)

“A dwarf shrub in this country [England], but said to grow as high
as 6 feet in Japan and the Himalayas. Leaves 1 to 23 inches long, ovate,
deep green above, glaucous beneath. Flowers 2 inches across, borne in
a cyme at the end of the shoot; petals bright golden yellow, overlapping,
roundish; sepals broadly ovate, one-third inch long. Stamens in five
bundles. A

“ Introduced to Kew from Japan by Oldham in 1862; a native of China
and the Himalayas. The type is not absolutely hardy, and almost always
has its stems cut back to ground level during the winter. These spring
up again the following season from 1 to 2 feet high, and flower from July
to October. After a few years the shoots are apt to become more and
more weakly and it becomes necessary to renew the stock from cut-
tings. The only species with which it can be confounded are H. hook-
erianum, from which it differs in the branchlets being two-edged, espe-
cially just beneath the flowers; H. lysimachioides, which has narrow,
linear-lanceolate sepals; and H. uralum, with flowers half the size.” (W.
J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 1, p. 639.)

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39119. INDIGOFERA DosuA Hamilton. Fabacez.

“This is a shrub of the temperate, central, and eastern Himalayas
from Simla to Bhutan and Assam at altitudes ranging from 6,000 to 8,000
feet. The flowers of this Indigofera are said to be eaten in Kangra as a
potherb. This species is prized as fodder for sheep and goats, and buf-
faloes are also said to be very fond of it.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Eco-
nomic Products of India.)

39120. JASMINUM HUMILE Linn. Oleace2. Jasmine.

“A small, erect, rigid shrub, native of the subtropical Himalayas from
Kashmir to Nepal, at altitudes of 2,000 to 5,000 feet; found also in South
India and Ceylon, from 2,000 to 6,000 feet. It is widely cultivated
throughout the gardens in India. In the Kuram Valley a yellow dye is
extracted from the roots, and it is curious that this fact should be un-
known to the hill tribes in India, where the plant is equally abundant.
A dyestuff, much used in Chittagong under the name of juri may, how-
ever, possibly be derived from this jasmine. Like many other jasmines,
this species bears flowers which yield an aromatic essential oil used in
native perfumery. The milky juice which exudes on an incision in the
bark of this plant is alleged to have the power of destroying the un-
healthy lining walls of chronic sinuses and fistulas.” (Watt, Dictionary
of the Economic Products of India.)

“Tt is a dwarf plant with nearly always ternate leaves and one to four
flowers on a stalk. It was cultivated by Capt. Tradescant in 1656, but be-
ing rather tender and not so ornamental as either revolutum or wallichi-
anum, has probably disappeared from cultivation. It used to be known
as Italian jasmine.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the
British Isles, vol. 1, p. 662.)

39121. LAUROCERASUS ACUMINATA (Wall.) Roemer. Amygdalacez.
(Prunus acuminata Hook. f.) Cherry.

Distribution.—An evergreen cherry 30 to 40 feet high with drooping
racemes of yellowish white flowers, found on the temperate slopes of the
Himalayas from Nepal to Sikkim in northern India at an altitude of
5,000 to 7,000 feet.

39122. MALLOTUS NEPALENSIS Muell. Arg. Euphorbiacez.

“This is a small tree of the central and eastern part of the Himalayas
from Nepal to Sikkim and may be found growing at altitudes ranging
from 5,000 to 7,000 feet and in the Khasi Hills at from 4,000 to 5,000
feet. The wood is white and soft and makes growth moderately fast,
five rings to the inch radius.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Prod-
ucts of India.)

39123. MEIBOMIA FLORIBUNDA (G. Don) Kuntze. Fabacez.
(Desmodium floribundum G. Don.)

Distribution—A shrubby legume with trifoliate leaves and copious
racemes of large pink flowers, found on the tropical and temperate slopes
of the Himalayas up to an elevation of 7,000 feet and in the Khasi Hills
in India. §

39124. MEIBOMIA TILIAEFOLIA (G. Don) Kuntze. Fabacez.
(Desmodium tiliaefolium G. Don.)

“A large deciduous shrub of the Himalayas from the Indus to Nepal,

found growing at elevations of from 3,000 to 9,000 feet. It is also said

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to be met with in Tavoy. The bark of this tree yields an excellent fiber
which is extensively employed in rope making and in many parts of the
Himalayas it is used for the manufacture of paper. The roots are con-
sidered carminative, tonic, and diuretic and are also used in cases of
bilious complaints. The wood is of a yellowish brown color with a dark
center. The leaves afford a useful fodder.” (Watt, Dictionary of the
Economic Products of India.)

See S. P. I. No. 39023 for previous introduction and description.
39125. MicHeLia caTHcartTi Hook. f. and Thoms. Magnoliacez.

“This is a large tree which is found in the temperate forests of the
Sikkim Himalayas at altitudes of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The sapwood is
large and white in color, while the heartwood is a dark olive brown
and moderately hard. The wood of this species is used for planking
and would do well for tea boxes.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic
Products of India.)

39126. OSBECKIA STELLATA Don. Melastomace2,

“One of the 29 species of melastomaceous plants which are found in
the Indian peninsula. They are mostly herbs, sometimes shrubs, and
are worth cultivating on account of their beautiful fiowers; otherwise
they are of little economic value. This species is a small shrub, native of
the eastern Himalayas and the Khasi Hills at altitudes ranging from
4.000 to 8,000 feet, common about Darjiling. The wood is light brown
and moderately hard.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India.)

39127. Preeis vittosa Hook. f. Ericacez.

“This is a small tree resembling P. ovalifolia in leaves, flowers, and
fruits. It is a native of the alpine Himalayas at altitudes ranging from
9,000 to 10,000 feet. The leaves are hardly more villous beneath than
in some forms of P. ovalifolia. The calyx teeth are very narrow down-
wards, only shortly connate; the corolla is rather wider, but not defi-
nitely separated by the absence of horns at the apex of the filament.”
(Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 3, p. 461.)

39128. PImeraNTHUS NEPALENSIS (Hook.) Sweet. Fabacez.
See S. P. I. No. 39043 for description.
39129. PrTrosPoRUM FLORIBUNDUM Wight and Arnott. Pittosporacez.

“A small tree found in the subtropical Himalayas, from Sikkim to
Garhwal, ascending to 5,000 feet on the hills. The medicinal virtues
and utilization of this plant have recently been brought to light. The
bark is bitter and aromatic and is said by the natives to possess nar-
cotic properties. The plant contains an aromatic resin, yellow in color
and having very tenacious properties. The wood is light colored, strong
and tough, but of small size.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Prod-
ucts of India.)

. $9130. Rusus niveus Thunb. Rosacez. Raspberry.

“This is a large, rambling, very valuable plant met with in the tem-
perate Himalayas, from Kashmir to Sikkim, at altitudes between 5,000
and 10,000 feet, and also on the Khasi Hills, in the western peninsula,

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on the higher Ghats from Kanara southward, in Burma and Ceylon. The
fruit, which is red, orange, or of a glaucous blue-black color, is some-
what dry, but very palatable. Large quantities are imported into the
bazaars of the hill stations for sale to Europeans. The fruit of this
species is similar in flavor to the common English blackberry, but vastly ~
superior and its cultivation might be rendered very productive. The
use of this species as a hedge plant is also recommended.” (Watt, Dic-
tionary of the Economic Products of India.)

See 8S. P. I. Nos. 32453 and 38574 for previous introductions.

39131. Rusus PEDUNCULOSUS Don. Rosacex. Raspberry.
(Rubus niveus Wall.)

“A large, rambling shrub met with in the temperate Himalayas, from
Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes between 6,000 and 10,000 feet on the
west, and 5,000 to 11,000 feet on the east. This species yields a fruit
which is very succulent and pleasantly tasted. It is yellowish or reddish
brown in color.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

‘See S. P. I. No. 38575 for previous introduction.
39132. RUBUS PANICULATUS Smith. Rosacez. Raspberry.

“A very rambling climber, which has all the parts, except the upper
surface of the leaves, covered with a dense tomentum. It is found in
the temperate Himalayas from Hazara to Sikkim, at altitudes between
3,000 and 8,000 feet, and in the Khasi Mountains between 4,000 and
5,000 feet. The fruit consists of numerous large, round, black drupes
and is edible but insipid in flavor. The wood is soft and porous with
very large medullary rays.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products
of India.)

See S. P. I. Nos. 23870 and 38576 for previous introductions.

89133. SorBUS CUSPIDATA (Spach) Hedlund. Malacez.
(Pyrus vestita Wall.)

“A deciduous tree which is a native of the eastern Himalayas and
may be found growing from Garhwal to Sikkim at altitudes between
9,000 and 10,000 feet. The fruit is edible and is sometimes used as
food.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

“A deciduous tree of large size in a wild state, but rarely seen more
than 35 feet high under cultivation. The habit is rather gaunt; branches
few, thick, covered when young with a white wool, which afterwards
falls away, leaving the shoots of a smooth, purplish brown. Leaves oval
or ovate, 5 to 7 (sometimes 9) inches long by 23 to 5 inches wide, the
margins toothed, sometimes doubly so or slightly lobed; upper surface
covered at first with a white cobweblike down, but soon becoming smooth,
lower surface covered with a persistent thick felt, at first white or yel-
lowish white, becoming grey later; nerves parallel, in 10 to 17 pairs;
stalk one-third to 1 inch long. Flowers white, five-eighths inch across,
produced in late May or early June in substantial corymbs 2 to 3 inches
wide; petals woolly within; stalks and calyx very woolly.

“Native of the Himalayas, introduced in 1820, and the most striking
in its foliage of all the whitebeam group. Although nearly a century has
elapsed since it was first brought into cultivation, very few specimens of

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38102 to 39141—Continued.

large size exist in this country [England]. The largest of these which I
know is at Buckland St. Mary, Chard, which a few years ago wus nearly
40 feet high. It grows well for some years, and then suddenly and with-
out any apparent reason, sometimes in the middle of the summer, will
droop and die.” (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British
Isles, vol. 2, p. 299, under Pyrus vestita.)

39134. Sorpus insignis (Hook. f.) Hedl. Malacez,
(Pyrus insignis Hook. f.)

“A small, very robust tree, native of the Sikkim Himalayas at alti-
tudes ranging from 8,000 to 11,000 feet. The branchlets are nearly as
thick as the little finger, and the bud scales are rigid, chestnut brown in
eolor and shining. The younger parts are clothed with long, rather silky,
rusty brown wool, while the older parts are glabrous.” (Hooker, Flora
of British India, vol. 2, p. 377.)

39135. SorRBUS MICROPHYLLA Wenzig. Malacee,
(Pyrus microphylla Wall.)

“This Pyrus, which is a native of the temperate Himalayas at
altitudes of 10,000 to 14,000 feet, is possibly only a form or young
state of P. foliolosa or aucuparia, but a very much more slender, sub-
scandent plant with more deeply serrate leaflets. The Sikkim variety
of this plant has red flowers, and the fruits are white or pale blue in
color.” (Hooker, Flora of British India, vol. 2, p. 376.)

39136. PouPARTIA AXILLARIS (Roxb.) King and Prain. Anacardiacex,
(Poupartia fordii Hemsl.)

“This is a rather common tree at low altitudes in western Hupeh
and in Szechwan, and is chiefly confined to the valleys. It grows from 15
to 25 meters tall and the trunk is often a meter in diameter near the bise.
The branches are massive and form an oval or rounded head; the bark
is grey, deeply fissured and persistent; the leaves are deciduous. The
flowers are polygamodiccious; the male and female flowers are borne
in many-flowered panicles which spring from the axils of scales and
also from the axils of the lower leaves. The hermaphrodite fiowers
are much larger than the unisexual flowers, and are borne in short
racemes which are commonly i1-flowered by abortion and never more
than 3 or 4 flowered. The leafy shoots bearing panicles of unisexual
flowers look very much like branches of Rhus succedanea L. The fruit
of this tree is yellow, oval, from 2.5 to 3 cm. long, rounded on the sum-
mit. It is eaten by the Chinese. The vernacular name is ‘ Hsuan tsao.’”’
(Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 2, p. 172-178, under Spondias
axillaris.)

39137. STyRAx HOOKERI Clarke. Styracacez.

“This is a small tree frequently met with in Sikkim and Bhutan at
altitudes between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. The wood is white, close grained,
and moderately hard.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India.)

39138. SyMPLocos THEAEFOLIA Don. Symplocacee.

“An erect tree of the eastern Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, oc-

curring at altitudes between 4,000 and 6,000 feet. It is also common in

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39102 to 39141—Continued.

the Khasi Hills and in Martaban. The leaves of this species are used as
an auxiliary in dyeing with Morinda tinctoria and lac. The wood is
white and soft and is used for fuel and for rough house posts.” (Watt,
Dictionary of the Economic Products of India.)

39139. TAaLAUMA HopGSONI Hook. f. and Thoms. Magnoliaceex.

“One of the 15 species of Magnoliacee which are distributed through-
out the Tropics of eastern Asia, Japan, and South America. This species
is a native of India and may be found in the forests of the Sikkim
Himalayas and the Khasi Hills at elevations ranging from 4,000 to
5,000 feet. The wood is very soft and even grained, and weighs about 21
pounds per cubic foot.” (Watt, Dictionary of the Economic Products of
India. )

39140. TRACHYCARPUS MARTIANA (Wall.) Wendl. Phenicacez. Palm.

See S. P. I. No. 38739 for previous introduction.

39141. VAcCINIUM GLAUCO-ALBUM Hook. f. Vacciniacee.

Distribution.—A shrub with large white persistent bracts under the
pinkish flowers which are borne in dense racemes, found on the slopes
of the Himalayas at an altitude of 7,500 to 10,000 feet, from Sikkim to
Bhutan, in northern India.

“An evergreen shrub, 2 to 4 feet high; young stems smooth. Leaves
stiff and hard in texture, oval or ovate, 14 to 234 inches long, five-eighths
to 14 inches wide; pointed, with bristleljke teeth on the margins, green
and smooth above, of a vivid blue-white and slightly bristly on the mid-
rib beneath. Racemes slightly downy, 2 to 3 inches long, produced
from the leaf axils and conspicuous for their large, persistent, blue-
white bracts, edged with bristles. Corolla pinkish white, one-fourth
inch long, cylindrical; calyx smooth, shallowly lebed. Berries one-third
inch in diameter, globose, black, covered with blue-white bloom.

“Native of the Himalayas at 9,000 to 10,000 feet altitude, only hardy
in the milder parts of the kingdom. It is remarkable for the vivid blue-
white bloom on the fruit, bracts, and under surface of the leaves.”
(W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 626.)

39142. Cotumarouna oporaATa Aublet. Fabacez. Tonka bean.
(Dipteryz odorata Willd.)
From La Guayra, Venezuela. Presented by Mr. Thomas W. Voetter,

American consul, who received them from the consular agent at Ciudad
Bolivar. Received August 5, 1914.

For previous introduction and description, see S. P. I. No. 35904.

39143. Viena stnensis (Torner) Savi. Fabacee. Cowpea.

From Johannesburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa. Presented by
Mr. J. Burtt Davy. Received July 30, 1914.

“ Known as imboomba among the Zulus and grown by them for food. It is
said to be a rank grower and prolific bearer; the 49 seeds were taken from 3
pods. It is grown down the coast as far as Pondoland, and should prove useful
in Florida and elsewhere in the Gulf States.” (Davy.)

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JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. : 83

39144. MacapamMiA TERNIFOLIA Mueller. Proteacezx.
Queensland nut.
From Sydney, Australia. Purchased from Anderson & Co. Received at
the Plant Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., August 4, 1914.
For description see S. P. I. No. 18382.

For illustrations of the tree, foliage, and flowers of the Queensland nut, see
Plates VI and VII.

39145. Matus sytvestris Miller. Malacee. Apple.
From Sophia, Bulgaria. Presented by Mr. Alaricus Delmard. Received
August 11, 1914.

“Scions of the apples which have been found immune from Schizoneura
lanuginosa. Dr. Lambreff informs me that he has experimented with these in
orchards infested with that blight, and that while the other varieties all suf-
fered, these have remained immune.” (Delmard.)

39146. AmMoRPHOPHALLUS GIGANTEUS Blume. Aracer.

From Medan, Deli, Sumatra. Presented by Mr. L. P. De Bussy. Received
August 11, 1914.

Distribution.—An herbaceous perennial which sends up from a large bulb
an enormous pinnatifid leaf and a purplish spathe 9 inches long surrounding
2 white spadix, which is followed by a large red fruit; found in Java and
Borneo.

39147. GossyPIUM BARBADENSE L. Malvaceez. Cotton.
From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. A. Martin Lynch. Received July 1,
1914.
“ Mit Afifi cotton.”
39148. Oryza sativa L. Poacee. Rice.
From Lima, Peru. Presented by Mr. A. Martin Lynch. Received July 30,
1914.

“ Rice seed called Carolina in the northern part of Peru, and cultivated in
the valley of Pacasmayo and Lambayeque.” (Lynch.)

39149 to 39151. Horpreum vuueare L. Poacee.
| Peruvian barley.
From Peru. Presented by Mr. William W. Handley, American consul gen-
eral, Callao, Peru. Received August 5, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr.
Handley. °
39149. “Peruvian barley grown in the southern district of Arequipa,
Peru.”
-39150. “Peruvian barley grown in the southern district of Cuzco,
Peru.”
39151. “Peruvian barley grown in the southern district of Juliaca,
Peru.”

39152 and 39153.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. H. R. Reed, acting super-
intendent, Singalong Experiment Station. Received August 7, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Reed.

84 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

39152 and 39153—Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. H. R. Reed.)

39152. Triticum AESTIVUM L. Poacee. Wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)

“Spanish Zarraceno or Candeal. Grown in Cagayan Province. Intro-
duced into the Philippines 50 years ago. Is planted at the end of the
rainy season; is grown on highlands and matures in 90 days.”

Candeal is reeognized in Argentina, where it is commonly grown, as a
variety of T. durum Desf. This number, however, is T. aestivum L.

39153. GossyPIUM sp. Malvacee. Kidney cotton.

“A plant 3 to 9 feet high, flowers large, yellow. Is cultivated for orna-
mental purposes and grows wild in the Philippines. Samples of fiber
were sent to cotton firms in the United States, and comments were very
favorable.” ;

39154. Bamepos sp. Poacee. Bamboo.

From Burma, India. Presented by Rev. Robert Harper, American Baptist
Mission, Pyinmana. Received August 8, 1914. :
“The bamboo from which I gathered the seeds was not very large, but it
was tall and graceful. Several bunches were in seed, but I collected the best
bunches.” (Harper.)

39155. Manecrrera rnpica L. Anacardiacee. Mango.

From Mount Coffee, Liberia, Africa. Presented by Mr. Henry O. Stewart.
Received August 18, 1914.

39156. Rictnus communis L. Euphorbiacee. Castor bean.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. H. R. Reed, acting superin-
tendent, Singalong Experiment Station. Received August 7, 1914.

39157. Menpicaco sativa L. Fabacez. Alfalfa.

From Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Mr. Ernest L. Harris, ‘American
consul general. Received August 19, 1914.

“Alfalfa seed in this country is called Blé Lucerne or Medicago sativa. I
have been informed that the same is imported from Germany, but that the
actual country of origin is Hungary. Alfalfa is grown in Sweden, but the seed
does not ripen. While still green it is cut and used as fodder or for mixing
with other animal feeds.” (Harris.)

39158 to 39162. Zea mays L. Poacer. Corn.

From Yachowfu, China. Presented by Dr. Edgar T. Shields, West China
Baptist Mission, who received them from Mr. Yoh Peh Yin, Lusan, near
_ Yachow. Quoted notes by Dr. Shields. :
39158. “No.1. Yellow corn, planted about April 5, or may be planted
10 days earlier or later. They reckon that this is the very best variety
for feeding cattle. The country people make corn cakes of the meal,
mixing the same with boiling water and afterwards either baking or
steaming the cake. They say that cakes made of this variety of ccrn
digest more slowly than any of the other kinds, but the flavor of the
cake is good. This corn ripens in about 100 days after planting. They
plant from three to five grains in a hill, afterwards thinning it out to
two stalks.”

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VII.

FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS OF THE QUEENSLAND NuT (MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA MUELLER),
AS GROWN IN FLORIDA. (SEE S. P. I. No. 39144.)

The leaves are evergreen and of a thick, tough character, giving the tree an attractive appearance.
(Photographed, natural size, by Wilson Popenoe, Miami, Fla., April 18, 1915; P16345FS.)

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported. PLATE VIII

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SPATHODEA CAMPANULATA BEAUV., A STRIKINGLY HANDSOME ORNAMENTAL TREE FOR
FLORIDA. (SEE S. P. I. No. 39222.)

This tall, straight tree from western tropical Africa has succeeded remarkably well in India and
Java asashade tree. Originally brought from Jamaica by Mr. W. J. Matheson, it is now the
largest specimen in the United States. Withitslarge, bright orange-red flowers produced at the
tips of the branches, it is very ornamental‘and conspicuous at a distance. (Photographed by
Wilson Popenoe, at Four Way Lodge, the residence of Mr. Matheson, Cocoanut Grove, Fla.,
April 15, 1916; P16716FS.)

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 85

39158 to 39162—Continued. (Quoted notes by Dr. E. T. Shields.)

39159. ‘No. 2. White corn, planted about April 5. It has a fiver
taste and digests easier than No. 1.”

39160. ‘No. 38. Red corn, planted about April 5. The taste resembles
that of the yellow or No. 1 [S. P. I. No. 39158]. This is the best variety
for making their whisky, which is a very intoxicating drink. Whisky
is also made from No. 1, but this is the variety most used.”

* $9161. “No. 4. Red and yellow striped. The same as No. 1, except
for the color.”

39162. “No. 6. White corn. This variety is to be planted 10 to 15
days later than the other varieties (which are planted about April 5).
The taste is very good, and the corn is very gelatinous.”

$9163. Nicorrana TaBAcuM L. Solanaceze. Tobacco.

From the Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. H. R. Reed, acting super-
intendent, Singalong Experiment Station. Received August 7, 1914.

“A variety of tobacco commonly grown in Cagayan Valley. Plants grow 4
feet hign, leaves large.” (Reed.)

39164. PrrseaA AMERICANA Miller. Lauracez. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)

From Tumbala, Chiapas, Mexico. Presented by Mr. Stanford N. Moreson.
Received August 26, 1914.

39165. SaccHarum orricinaruM L. Poaceer. Sugar cane.

From Brisbane, Australia. Presented by Mr. Leslie Gordon Corrie. Re-
ceived August 26, 1914.

“Quacsofoca. The standard fodder cane grown here for stock food purposes
and known as the Indian cane. Amongst other seedlings tested for this purpose
we have secured one that from all points is an improvement upon the old
standard. I am sending some cuttings which you will be able later on to dis-
tribute to some of your Southern States. We have found it here of superior
value from,the standpoints of food value, softness, hardiness against low tem-
peratures, and weight per acre. It is a prodigious yielder.” (Corrie.)

39166 and 39167. PrnniserumM spp. Poacee.

From Salisbury, Rhodesia. Presented by the Department of Agriculture.
Received August 24, 1914.

39166. PENNISETUM SCHIMPERI Richard. Napier’s fodder grass.
39167. PENNISETUM MACROURUM Trinius, M’fufu grass.

Distribution.—A perennial grass growing 3 feet or more high in the
central and coast region of South Africa.

39168 and 39169.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by the superintendent, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received August 24, 1914.
39168. MErRoOPE ANGULATA (Willd.) Swingle. Rutacee.
(Citrus angulatus Willd.)
“A curious and as yet little known salt-resistant plant related to Citrus,
of interest for trial as a stock. A small spiny tree bearing curious

86 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

389168 and 39169—Continued.

angular fruits and growing in the tidal swamps in southern Java; leaves
coriaceous, thick, 3 to 5 by 1 to 13 inches, borne on simple petioles;
flowers white, 5 parted with 10 free stamens, pistil projecting beyond the
stamens; fruits triangular, 1 to 2 inches long, in cross section approxi-
mately an equilateral triangle three-fourths to 1 inch on a side. This
peculiar thick-leaved plant thrives in saline soils and is being tested
as a stock for other citrus fruits by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.”
(W. T. Swingle. In Bailey, Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 4
p. 2038.)

39169. RUBUS ELLIPTICUS Smith. Rosacer. Raspberry.

See S. P. I. No. 33342 for previous introduction.

39170 to 39172.

From Donga, Northern Nigeria, Africa. Presented by Rev. C. L. Whitman,
Sudan United Mission, London, E. C., England. Received August 11, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Whitman.

39170. HoLcus sorcHuM L. Poacez. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

“Guinea corn. Itis usually planted in May and harvested in December.”

39171. SESAMUM ORIENTALE L. Pedaliacez. Sesame.
(Sesamum indicum L.)

“Benise seed. This has a much shorter season than the guinea corn
and is planted at various times. It is grown mostly by the Munshi tribe
and is sold by them to the English trading firms. Only a very little is
used for food.”

39172. GossyPIUM sp. Malvaceez. Cotton. |

39173. Persea AMERICANA Miller. Lauracez. Avocado.
(Persea gratissima Gaertn. f.)
From Lumija, Chiapas, Mexico. Presented by Mrs. H. H. Markley. LRe-
ceived August 28, 1914.

“These are slightly pear shaped, 5 to 6 inches long and 10 inches in circum-
ference at the largest part. The skin is very thin, tree a prolific bearer, growing
40 or more feet, symmetrical in shape, like a well-formed oak. Our Pee
ranges from 70° to 100° F.” (Mrs. Markley.)

39174. Diospyros MACROPHYLLA Blume. Diospyracee.
Persimmon.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the director, Botanic Gardens.
Received August 31, 1914.

See S. P. I. No. 30521 for previous introduction.

“A tree 60 feet high, with dark terete branches. Leaves alternate, oval or
oval oblong, acuminate at apex, rounded or subcordate at base, thinly coriaceous,
nearly glabrescent below, with clear, slender, arching lateral veins, glabrous
above, 3 to 10 inches long by 1% to 4%*inches wide; petioles one-sixth to one-
fourth inch long. Male flowers axillary, paniculate, one-fourth inch long,
pubescent; panicles many flowered, 1 to 13 inches long, ultimate pedicels mostly
short. Calyx shortly 3 to 5 fid, globose urceolate, three-sixteenths inch long.
lobes deltoid; corolla silky outside, ovoid in bud, shortly five lobed, tube very

;

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 87

39174—Continued.

crass and hard; stamens 12, unequal, in pairs, glabrous. Female cymes few
flowered, short, calyx four to five fid, hairy on both sides, accrescent in fruit;
fruit tomentose, subglobose, 1 inch or more in diameter.

“Java, in mountainous places, Blume. Local name, Kitjallung.” (Hiern,
Monograph of the Ebenacee, p. 237, 1873.)

$9175. Pronus avium L. Amygdalacee. Cherry.
From Romie, Italy. Presented by Dr. Gustav Eisen. Received August 24,
1914.

“ Marasca grossa di Firenze, probably a seedling from Marasca di Piedmonte.
Very large, dark brownish black, flesh very firm, very slightly adhering to the
stone, which, however, separates readily. Subacid, sweet, and slightly astrin-
gent. Fine shipper. Suitable both for table and preserves. This cherry is
larger than any I have seen in California, and, in my opinion, it is of exceptional
qualities.” (Hisen.)

39176. Craccena tansium (Lour.) Skeels. Rutacee. Wampi.

(Clausena wanpi Oliver.)

From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. W. J. Tutcher, superintendent,
Botanical and Forestry Department. Received August 22, 1914.

See S. P. I. Nos. 25546 and 31730 for previous introductions, and 3S70S for
descripticn.

39177. CHtoRIS vIRGATA Swartz. Poacee.
Australian Rhodes grass.

From Burringbar P. O., New South Wales. Presented by Mr. B. Harrison.
“ Received August 26, 1914.

Var. decora.

“This grass is a rapid grower and a heavy yielder of nutritious fodder. It
attains the height of 3 and 4 feet, is relished by stock, and will retain its
verdure when other grasses are dried up, and if cut before seeding makes
palatable hay. According to analysis, it is one of the richest grasses we possess,
either imported or indigenous. It is only quite recently that it has come into
prominence, principally through the favorable reports from Queensland, where
it is said to have succeeded wonderfully in clay-pan, wind-swept, and sun-
scorched country where other grasses were difficult to establish. It is, how-
ever, a native of this State also, having been identified in 1904, and it will
probably succeed even with a lighter rainfall and under more adverse condi-
tions than the imported species (C. gayana and virgata) which have a great
reputation as drought resisters. The seed is very light, is carried some distance
by the wind, and the grass spreads rapidly.” (Harrison.)

89178. DeENDROCALAMUS HAMILTONII Nees and Arn. Poacez.
Bamboo.

From Darjiling, India. Presented by Mr. G. H. Cave, Lloyd Botanic
Garden, at the request of Mr. J. L. Rock, Division of Forestry, Hono-
lulu, Hawaii. Received August 27, 1914.

“It is a large bamboo that flowers sporadically and also gregariously. It
eccurs in the northeast Himalayas, Assam, the Khasi Hills, Sylhet, and

88 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

389178—Continued.

Upper Burma, and is distributed westward to the Sutlej, though beyond Nepal
it is doubtfully indigenous. The culms run from 40 to as much as 80 feet in
height and from 4 to 6 inches in diameter; the nodes are marked with root
scars, the internodes are 12 to 20 inches in length and the walls half an inch
thick. It is the common bamboo of Darjiling, the Duars, and Assam, and is
universally employed for all kinds of basket and mat work. For building
purposes it is not much esteemed. The young shoots are eaten as a vegetable,
and in Assam a specially prepared substance known as gass-tenga is eaten as a
luxury. The inner layer of the culm sheath is utilized for covering Burmese
cigarettes. Referring to its straggling habit, Mr. Oliver says: ‘ When they
have no trees to support them, the main stems bend over, forming impenetrable
thickets, and the lateral branches ascend vertically, often forming shoots
nearly as long as the main stems.’ Mr. Manson alludes to the value of this
species to the tea planters of the Darjiling district in shading their plantations
from hot and violent winds.” (Watt, Commercial Products of India.)

39179. Puysais peruviANA L. Solanacee. Cape-gooseberry.

From Tolga via Cairns, Australia. Presented by Mr. J. A. Hamilton. Re-
ceived August 25, 1914.

39180 and 39181. Rusus sp. Rosacezx.

From Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Presented by the director, Department
of Agriculture. Received August 26, 1914.

39182 and 39183. Mapuuca spp. Sapotacee. Mahwa.

From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by the superintendent, Royal
Botanic Gardens. Received August 24, 1914. ¥

“Tt may be said that there are two great products of these trees [formerly
known as Bassia latifolia, B. longifolia, and B. malabarica], the edible flowers
and the oil-bearing seeds. A gum or gutta (the milky sap hardened) flows from
incisions or abrasions on the stem. In some parts of the country ringing of
the stem is practiced just on the setting of the fruits. When this is done the
gum may be obtained in abundance. The bark is employed as a dye. The
flowers, the oil, the spirits distilled from the flowers, and the bark are all
used medicinally. Lastly the timber has some merit, but the trees, as a rule,
are too valuable to allow their being killed for this purpose. The mahua
[mahwa] shows its leaves from February to April. The cream-colored flowers
appear in great clusters (of 30 to 50) near the ends of the branches, from
March to April, and are soon followed by the young leaves. Preparatory to the
harvest of flowers, the people clear the ground below the trees by burning the
weeds and smoothing the soil. About March the flowers begin to come to ma-
turity, and every morning just after sunrise the succulent corolla tubes fall in
showers to the ground. This continues till the end of April, each tree yielding
from 2 to 4 maunds (24 to 5 bushels) of flowers, but usually the fall from a
single tree is complete in about 7 to 10 days. A drying floor is prepared in a
position central to a selected batch of trees. The ground is smoothed and
beaten; on this the flowers as collected day by day are spread out to dry in
the sun. In a few days they shrink in size, change in color to a reddish brown,
and their peculiar sweet smell becomes more concentrated and the resemblance
to that of miee more intense. But the mahua that is intended for sale is not

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39182 and 39183—Continued.

dried to the same extent as that set apart for home consumption, and naturally
so, since the loss in weight is considerable. But mahua is eaten extensively
while fresh. In the dried form it is cooked and eaten along with rice and other
grains or food materials. Before being eaten the dry corolla tubes are beaten
with a stick to expel the stamens; the quantity required is then boiled for six
hours or so and left to simmer until the water has been entirely evaporated and
the mahua produced in a soft, juicy condition. ‘Tamarind or sal (Shorea
robusta) seeds and gram (chick-pea) are frequently eaten along with mahua.
By the better classes it is fried with ghi (butter) or with mahua oil. It is ex-
tremely sweet, but the power to eat and digest this form of food is an acquired
one, so that few Europeans are able to consume more than one flower without
having disagreeable after effects. Sometimes the mahua is dried completely,
reduced to a powder, and mixed with other articles of food. In that con-
dition it is often baked into cakes. Sugar may also be prepared from the
flowers, or they may be distilled and a wholesome spirit prepared, the chief

_ objection to which is its peculiar penetrating smell of mice. Nicholls estimated

that in the Central Provinces, 1,400,000 persons use mahua as a regular article
of food, each person consuming one maund (13 bushels) per annum, an amount
that would set free about 14 maunds of grain, or about 30 per cent of the food
necessities of the people in question. This, the lowest estimate, comes to one
quarter of a million pounds sterling which the trees present annually to these
Provinces.” (Watt, Commercial Products of India, which see for discussion
of the spirit manufacture and the use and manufacture of oil and butter from
the seeds. )
39182. MApDHUCA INDICA Gmelin.
(Bassia latifolia Roxb.)
Distribution.—A tree 50 feet tall found throughout central India at an
altitude of 1,000 to 4,000 feet.
39183. MADHUCA LONGIFOLIA (L,) Coville.
(Bassia longifolia L.)
Distribution.—A tree 50 feet tall found in Malabar and in Ceylon.

39184. Hoxcus sorcHuum L. Poacee. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

From the Seychelles Islands. Presented by Mr. P. Rivaly Dupont, curator,
Botanical Station. Received August 12, 1914.

99185 and 39186.
From Asmara, Eritrea, Africa. Presented by the director, Government of
the colony of Eritrea, Government Office, Bureau of Colonization. Re-
ceived August 24, 1914.

39185. JUNIPERUS PROCERA Hochst. Pinacee. East African cedar.
See S. P. I. Nos. 22775 and 27505 for previous introductions and
description.

“A tree attaining in Eritrea from 20 to 25 meters in height and 1
meter in diameter, with oval, open head; bark cracked into long narrow
plates, boughs cylindrical. Leaves scalelike, small, in four series, semi-
oval or lengthened linear in the same plant. Flowers diccious. Fruit
globose ovoid or depressed globose, 5 to 7 mm. in diameter, bluish
black and pruinose at maturity. Wood with yellowish white sapwood,

2

90 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

39185 and 39186—Continued.

very distinct from the heartwood, which is colored dark red, odor very
strongly aromatic, characteristic. This wood, compact, with fine grain
and susceptible of beautiful polish, is largely used for the manufacture
of furniture, doorframes, for beams which resist decay, and for the
manufacture of pencils. For this last use Schweinfurth has found it
superior to the American species, but so far as I know no experiments
have been made. ... The indestructibility of this wood is such that
it resists intact the dissolving action of the atmospheric agents, of in-
sects, and of fungi, even after several years, since the tree has been cut,
fallen, and left in the forest.” (Adriano Fiori, Boschi e Piante legnose
del lEritrea.) 2

39186. Rosa ABYSSINICA R. Br. Rosacezx. Rose.

Distribution.—A white-flowered climbing rose, probably a form of the
musk rose (R. moschata Miller), found in Abyssinia.

39187. Rusvs rosarrouius Smith. Rosacew. Raspberry.

From Port Louis, Mauritius. Presented by Mr. G. Regnard. Received
August 31, 1914.

“Seeds of our yellow-fruited Rubus. This variety is very scarce, probably
because they are generally planted together with the common red variety with
which it becomes cross-fertilized very easily, and the red predominates. [
should therefore advise you to have these planted at a good distance from the
red variety. The sowing of the yellow variety should be made in a rich soil
and the plants cultivated in sheltered deep soil in the shade and well watered
when in want of rain. The Rubus grows naturally by roots.” (Regnard.)

39188 to 39190.

From Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Presented by Mr. W. E. Hess, plant propa-
gator, Porto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station. Received August 29,
1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Hess.

39188. AcRISTA MONTICOLA Cook. Phcenicacer. Palm.

“ Palma de Sierra. The mountain palm of Porto Rico covers many
mountain slopes, especially in the eastern part of the island between
2,000 and 3,000 feet above sea level. It apparently thrives in this very
humid, cool atmosphere and usually forms a clear stand. This palm
greatly resembles Areca bauerii, grown to a great extent as a decorative
palm in greenhouses, and young plants of Acrista are equally attractive.
The bud of the mountain palm furnishes a good cabbage, but is not as
sweet as those of the royal palm. Its black fruits are the size of a
cherry and are relished by hogs.”

39189. AERIA ATTENUATA Cook. Phoenicacee. Liume palm.

“The tallest of Porto Rico palms, reaching a height of 60 to 100 feet.
Its foliage resembles the royal palm, but is shorter; the trunk never
exceeds 6 to 8 inches in diameter. This palm is found only on limestone
hills and usually feeds upon nothing but the humus collected in the
cracks of these rocks. The large bunches of orange-red berries, which
are the size of a small cherry, are very attractive and are fed to chickens
and hogs.”

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. co ee

39188 to 39190—Continued. (Quoted note by Mr. W. E. Hess.)

39190. CaLATHEA LUTEA (Aubl.) G. F. W. Meyer. Marantacee.
Pampano.
“This is one of our finest native foliage plants, attaining a height of
10 to 12 feet; its dark-green leaf blades are oblong, round at the apex,
4 to 5 feet long, and 2 to 3 feet wide. The under side is covered with
a blue powder. The graceful curved veins give a characteristic appear-
ance. This plant likes rich soil and plenty of moisture. Planted with
bananas and other foliage plants near a pond it will rival in beauty any
of its neighbors.”

39191. Saxutx sp. Salicacee. Willow.

From Semipalatinsk, Siberia. Presented by Prof. N. E. Hansen, South
Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak.

“Cuttings from small trees I found growing along the creek about 80 miles
southwest of Semipalatinsk. This is a very dry region with 8 inches of annual
_ rainfall and the temperature ranging from 50° F. below zero in winter to 106°
above in summer. The remarkable characteristic about this willow is that the
young shoots can be tied into knots without breaking, so it should be a good
basket willow and good for tying bundles of nursery stock.” (Hansen.)

39192. Horpreum vuucare L. Poacee. Barley.

From Tripoli, Libya, Africa. Presented by Dr. F. Franceschi, Florence,
Italy. Received September 3, 1914.

“A local variety, of which there is considerable export to Germany and

England for beer factories; Sir in Tripolino, Orze in Italiano.” (Franceschi.)

39193. Triticum aestivum L. Poacere. Rivett’s Red wheat.
(Triticum vulgare Vill.)
From Coggeshall, Essex, England. Presented by John K. King & Sons.
Received September 2, 1914.
“Pedigree stock of Rivett’s Red wheat.”

39194. Zizienus susuBaA Miller. Rhamnacee. Jujube.
(Ziziphus sativa Gaertn. )
From Peking, China. Collected by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Ex-
plorer for the Department of Agriculture. Received August 24, 1914.

“(Sample 119b. Peking, China. June 22,1914.) A very large-fruited variety
of jujube, passing under the trade name of J/siang tsao, or ‘rattling jujube,’
referring to the fact that the seeds rattle when shaken. Officially known as
Ta yuan tsao, or ‘big round jufube.’ These jujubes come from the vicinity of
Paihsiangchen, southwestern Shansi; they are a rare delicacy in Peking, selling
for 30 cents (Mexican) per catty. They are eaten stewed with sugar or honey
as a compote with rice and also boiled in rice, the same as western people use
prunes. Soaking in water over night improves their delicacy of flavor. Scions
sent under No. 1140 [S. P. I. No. 38243].” (Meyer.)

39195. PrLarcontum sp. Geraniacee. Geranium.

From Genoa, Italy. Presented by Mr. John E. Jones, American consul
general. Received August 21, 1914.

“Cuttings of a new Pelargonium.” (Jomnes.)

92 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

39196. BaLanires MAUGHAMI Sprague. Zygophyllacee.

From Swaziland, Africa. Presented by Mr. J. Burtt Davy, botanist, Agri-
cultural Supply Association, Johannesburg, Transvaal, Union of South
Africa. Received September 1, 1914.

“The seed is considered a valuable oil seed in those parts of the country
in which it grows; that is to say, at altitudes below 1,500 feet in the sub-
tropical belt, but with a comparatively low rainfall, probably not more than
15 inches, this coming during the summer season. The tree is a handsome one,
though not very large, and should be useful in Florida.” (Davy.)

“This species of Balanites is a native of Portuguese East Africa and may be
found growing in the Lebombo Mountains, the Madanda Forest, and by the
Umbeluzi and Rovuma Rivers. It is a tree which reaches a height of about 50
feet, with irregular-shaped bole up to 1% feet in diameter. According to the
report of the Imperial Institute, the fruits of Balanites maughamii seem un-
likely to be of economic value for export, owing to the difficulty of removing
the external sugary pulp and extracting the kernel from the thick, fibrous shell
in which it is inclosed, but may, however, be of considerable importance for
local consumption. The oil obtained from these kernels is clear, yellow, and
liquid, possessing no marked smell or taste and having the following constants:
Specific gravity, 0.916; saponification value, 198.5; iodine value, 100. The oil,
if produced on a commercial scale, would probably realize the current price
of refined cottonseed oil, but it is thought that the difficulties mentioned above
would prevent its production on a large scale. Judging from the localities
where this species is known to occur, it might be expected to do well in tropical
and subtropical countries with a well-marked dry season. It would not be
advisab'e to plant it on a large scale, however, until a satisfactory method of
extracting the kernel has been devised.” (Kew Bulletin of Miscellaneous In-
formation, 1913, No. 4, p. 136.)

39197. AmaranTHus GANGETICUs L. Amaranthacee. Amaranth.

From Seharunpur, India. Presented by Mr. A. C. Hartless, superintendent,
Government Botanical Gardens. Received September 4, 1914.

“Var. tristis. Lal-sag, a vegetable that we use here during our hot season;
it should be sown in the summer, as it will not stand cold.” (Hariless.)

39198. Luprrnus prtosus Murray. Fabacee. Lupine.

From Kyimbila, German East Africa. Presented by Mr. Ad. Stolz. Re-
ceived August 31, 1914.

“ African lupine growing wild on sandy soil.” (Stolz.)

Distribution.—An annual lupine with digitate leaves and large blue flowers,
found in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean from Greece to Palestine.

39199 to 39218. Oryza sativa L. Poacez. Rice.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by the Botanic Gardens. Received
September 8, 1914.

39199. Berod. - 839203. Kawoeng.
39200. Pelak. 39204. Balidjembel.
39201. Pandan. 39205. Dyalen.

39202. Glindoeran. ' 39206. Laradjawi.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 93

39199 to 39218—Continued.

39207. Mamas. 39213. Molok.
39208. Kowel. 39214. Solo.
39209. Menoer. 39215. Rogol.
39210. Carolina. 39216. Walen.

39211. Badk. 39217. Osog.
39212. Sarilaia. 39218. Gonde.

39219 to 39222.

From Cuba. Presented by Mr. Juan T. Roig, botanist, Cuban Agricultural
Station, Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Received September 10, 1914.
Quoted notes by Mr. Roig.

39219. CoPERNICIA GLABRESCENS Wendland. Phcenicacee. Hat palm.
“Seeds of one of the Cuban hat palms called yarey, collected at San
Juan de la Palma, Guantanamo, Oriente, Cuba. It is used mostly for
thatching.”
39220. PERESKIA PORTULACIFOLIA (L.) Haworth. Cactacex.
From Noraliche, Guantanamo, Oriente, Cuba.
39221. STERCULIA CARTHAGINENSIS Cavanilles. Sterculiacee.
L Anacahuita.
“The most popular tree at Guantanamo. From the flowers a decoction
is made against cough. The seeds are toasted and eaten like peanuts.”
Distribution.—Tropical America, extending from southern Mexico to
Brazil and naturalized in the West Indies.
39222. SPATHODEA CAMPANULATA Beauv. Bignoniaces,
From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba.
See S. P. I. Nos. 9007 and 31953 for previous introductions and
description.
For an illustration of this handsome ornamental tree, see Plate VIII.

39223 to 39226. PassrrLtorA MALIFORMIS L. Passifloracee.
Passion fruit.

From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Mr. F. L. Rockwood, clerk of the
legation. Received September 11, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Rockwood.

“In my opinion, the yellow kuruba will be a valuable addition to table fruits
in the United States, for it grows in a fresh, cool climate, and it is the main
market fruit of that class here. The red kuruba is not common, and the fam-
ilies that have it think it is the best, but it is not a prolific bearer and not so
hardy. The indio [S. P. I. No. 38882], the yellow, and the red are all more or
less of one family. A climbing vine, it covers walls, outhouses, and small build-
ings with evergreen, continually bearing fruit. The flowers are very handsome,
and it is thought to be more or less a passion flower and fruit. The surround-
ings and conditions have turned it into a market fruit.”

39223. “ Yellow kuruba.”
39224. “Native yellow kuruba of the finest quality.”

39225. “The red kuruba is the most nearly perfect in both fruit and
flower and is difficult to obtain. It is highly prized by families for
decoration and table use and is not to be found on the market,”

39226. “Red kuruba.” See S. P. I. No. 39225,

94 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

39927. Trrricum picoccum Schrank. Poacee. Emmer.

From Bombay, India. Presented by Mr. Henry D. Baker, American consul,
who secured it from Mr. Frank Harrison, Bombay. Received September
11, 1914.

“ Seeds of wild Kathiawar wheat, which is supposed to be the original parent
of all wheats in the world, from the district of Kathiawar, on the west coast
of India, north of Bombay, and in the Bombay Presidency.” (Baker.)

“This wheat grows wild in Kathiawar, a very dry tract on the west coast cf
India, north of Bombay. It is said that all wheats in existence can be traced
back to this stock and that it spread from India westward via Chaldea (Meso-
potamia) and Egypt thousands of years ago. Natives who eat this wheat
declare it is more palatable and has a better food value than any of the modern
varieties grown in India. It has great drought-resisting properties and should
do well in the arid tracts of the Southern States of America. Natives collect
this wheat in the jungle and separate it from the straw by treading, i. e.
cattle are made to walk over it in a circle until the grain is separated from
the straw. They then pass the grain through hand querns, in order to get rid
of the chaff, or husk, which is very thick. We find, however, that a rice huller
manufactured by an American firm will hull it in a most satisfactory manner.”
(Harrison.)

“A variety of white spring emmer, such as is commonly grown in our North-
western States. It is interesting, however, to have the opinion of the natives
concerning it.” (M. A. Carleton.)

39228 to 39260. Zra mays L. Poacez. Corn.

From Copacabana, Peru. Presented by Capt. James W. Tynan, Puno, Peru.
Received September 15, 1914.

39228. Dark red. 39243. Red and white variegated.

39229. Red. 39244. Light variegated.
39230. Yellow. 39245. Dark red and yellow varie-
39231. Yellow. gated.

39232. Red and white banded. 39246. White.
39233. Red and white varie- 39247. Maroon and white banded.

' gated. 39248. Faint yellow.
39234. Yellow. 39249. Yellow and gray.
39235. White. 39250. Red and white banded.
39236. Orange endosperm. 39251. Yellow.
39237. Maroon and white 39252. Red.

banded. 39253. Maroon.
39238. Yellow. 39254. Orange and yellow.
39239. Cream. 39255. Red pericarp.
39240. Mottled yellow and 39256. Cream.

black. 39257. Light yellow.
39241. Blue and white aleu- 39258. Redand yellow variegated.

rone. 39259. Dark yellow.
39242. Cream. 39260. Cream.

39261. Puyiuantuus acipa (L.) Skeels. Euphorbiacee.
(Phyllanthus distichus Muell. Arg.)
From Guayaquil, Ecuador. Presented by Mr. Frederic W. Goding, American
consul general. Received September 17, 1914.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914. 95

39261—Continued.

“ Grosella. Grows on a tree 13 feet high and 4 or 5 inches in diameter, the
branches beginning about 6 feet from the ground. The fruit grows from the
branches direct, in small clusters, entirely separated from the leaf branch. The
berry is prized very highly for jams and jellies.” (Goding.)

For illustrations of the habit, fruit, and foliage of this tree as grown in
Florida, see Plates IX and X. Y

39262. SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM X CILIARE. Poacer.
Sugar cane.
From Cienfuegos, Cuba. Presented by Mr. Robert M. Grey, superintendent,
Harvard Botanical Station.

“Cuttings of a hybrid cane, the result of a cross between our field sugar cane
Saccharum officinarum L. @ and Saccharum ciliare ¢ (S. P. I. No. 17991.)
In carrying on my hand hybridizing work (1909) among the canes I found S.
ciliare in flower and used the pollen on one of my seedling varieties of S. offici-
narum, which resulted in the present cross. To be sure, it has no commercial
value, as it contains but little sugar, but it may be of interest to know that the
species will cross-fertilize.” (Grey.)

39263. Auuium cepa L. Liliacee. Onion.

From Valencia, Spain. Presented by Mr. Claude I. Dawson, American
consul. Received September 19, 1914.

39264 to 39286.

From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Mr. T. E. Van der Stok, Chief of the
Station for Selection of Annual Crops, Botanic Garden. Received Septem-
ber 8, 1914. Quoted notes by Mr. Van der Stok.

39264 to 39282. Hotcus sorcHuM L. Poacer. Sorghum.
(Sorghum vulgare Pers.)

“ Generally growing in the mountains on a very small scale.”

39264. Gandroeng keu- 39273. Gandroeng goeweup.

peul, 39274. Gandroeng.
39265. Tjantel. 39275. Gandroeng sekoel.
39266. Tjantel oetjir. 39276. Tjantel.
39267. Gandroeng. 39277. Gandroeng titinggi.

39268. Gandroeng tarigoe 39278. Gandroeng boerajot.
or Padimekah. 39279. Gandroeng beureum.
39269. Gandroeng djebrag. 39280. Gandroeng degem.
39270. Gandroeng tjinde. 39281. Gandroeng djabag.
39271. Tjantel item. 39282. Gandroeng koempaj beureum.
39272. Tjantel tjondro.
39283 te 39285. CHAETOCHLOA ITALICA (L.) Scribner. Poacex. Millet.
(Setaria italica Beauv.)

“Generally growing in the mountains on a very small scale.”
39283. Koenjit boentoet koetjing.
39284. Djawawoet. 39285. Koenjit ramo koetjing.

96 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

39264 to 39286—Continued. (Quoted note by Mr. T. E. Van der

Stok.)
39286. Corx LACRYMA-JoBI L. Poacex. Job’s-tears.
“ Handjeli. Generally growing in the mountains on a very small
scale.”

39287 to 39293.

From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Mr. Juan T. Roig,
botanist, Cuban Experiment Station. Received September 22, 1914.

39287 to 39290. CoPERNICIA spp. Phecenicacex. Palm.
39287. CoPERNICIA MACROGLOSSA Wendland.
Jata.

39288. CoPERNICIA HOSPITA Martius.
Guano hediondo.

39289. CoPERNICIA GLABRESCENS Wendland. Hat palm.
Yarey. See S. P. I. No. 39219 for previous introduction.

39290. CoPERNICIA HOSPITA Martius.
Guano espinoso.

39291. PAUROTIS WRIGHTII (Gris. and Wendl.) Britton.
(Copernicia wrightti Gris. and Wendl.)

Miraguano espinoso.

“ Paurotis is a monotypic genus, inhabiting swamps and hammocks
along the Chockoloskee River in southwestern Florida and Andros Island,
Bahamas (where it is called Spanish-top), and it is frequent in Cuba.’
(Britton, North American Trees, p. 141, 1908.)

39292. INODES BLACKBURNIANA (Glazebrook) Cook.
Palma cana.

39293. CoccOTHRINAX MIRAGUAMA (H. B. K.) Beccari,
Yuraguana.

39294. AmARANTHUS virIpIs L. Amaranthacez.
From Chosenholme, Wonsen, Chosen (Korea). Presented by Mr. C. F. 8S.
Bilbrough. Received September 14, 1914.

“ Byam, used as a vegetable ‘in Burma, boiled like spinach. I do not know
if this is used or known in Europe.” (Bilbrough.)

39295. AmyGDALUS MICROPHYLLA H. B. K. oot ree
(Prunus microphylla Hemsl.)
From Zacuapam, Huatusco, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Presented by Mr. C. A.
Purpus. Received September 15, 1914.
“From a shrub loaded with ripe fruits. I have opened several and found
the kernels sound as an apple, which is a great exception.” (Purpus.)

39296. Cereus sp. Cactacee. Pitahaya.

From Guatemala City, Guatemala. Presented by Mr. S. Billow. Plants re-
ceived September 25, 1914.

“The fruiting season is now over.” (Billow.)

PLATE IX.

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported.

39261.)

This tree stands on the place of C. B. Douglas at Miami, Fla. The clustering of the shoots at the
end of the branches gives it the appearance of having pinnately compound leaves. The leaves
are in reality simple and alternate. The tree is an attractive ornamental in Florida, aside from
the fact that it produces large quantities of peculiarly acid fruits. (Photographed by Wilson

Popenoe, June 23, 1915; P16366FS.)

PLATE X.

Inventory 40, Seeds and Plants Imported.

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39297. ANNONA CHERIMOLA Miller. Annonacee. Cherimoya.

From Bogota, Colombia. Presented by Capt. H. R. Lemly, U. 8. Army,
retired. Received September 19, 1914.

39298 to 39302.

From Salisbury, Rhodesia. Presented by Mr. H. Godfrey Mundy, Gov-
ernment Agriculturist and Botanist, Department of Agriculture. Re-
ceived September 21, 1914. Quvted notes by Mr. Mundy, except as other-
wise indicated.

39298. SECURIDACA LONGIPEDUNCULATA Fresenius. Polygalacez.

“The Rhodesian violet tree.”

“A much-branched shrub 8 to 10 feet high with violet flowers in ter-
minal racemes, found in Abyssinia, the Mozambique district, and in
Upper and Lower Guinea. The bark of this plant affords the Buaze
fiber of Zambesiland.” (Oliver, Flora of Tropical Africa, vol. 1, p. 134,
1868.)

39299. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacez. Cowpea.

“Grown by the natives here.”

39300. BoLUSANTHUS SPECIOSUS (Bolus) Harms. Fabacez.
(Lonchocarpus speciosus Bolus.) Wistaria tree.
See S. P. I. No. 21808 for previous introduction.
39301. CLITORIA TERNATEA L. Fabaceze.
“A blue-flowering creeper, indigenous to India.”
39302. THUNBERGIA sp. Acanthacee. ,
“A very handsome blue-flowering native Thunbergia, also a creeper.”

29303. NicoriaNA TABACUM L. Solanacee. Tobacco.

From Guatemala City, Guatemala. Presented by Mr. 8S. Billow. Received
Septemaber 17, 1914.

“A short time ago I noticed several plants growing in a little park near this
city. I secured some of the seed. I questioned the gardener in charge about
how the plants came there and he said they were volunteers; one of the
laborers stated he used the leaf for smoking, and it was very strong. As far
as I can tell there was no plant disease, but I noticed a large number of green
insects which attacked the leaves.” (Billow.)

39304 to 39308.
From Ogbomosho, Nigeria. Presented by Rev. George Green, M. D., South-
ern Baptist Mission. Received September 14, 1914. :

39304. PHASEOLUS sp. Fabacee.
“ Bean, grows on vines, native of Nigeria, West Africa.” (Green.)

39305. PHASEOLUS LUNATUS L. Fabacee. Butter bean.
Native (?).

39306. VIGNA SINENSIS (Torner) Savi. Fabacee. Cowpea.
Native black-eye pea.

39307 and 39308. -Hotcus sorcHuUM L. Poacer, Sorghum.

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INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES.

Abacaxi, Ananas sativus, 38908.
Abies spectabilis, 38733.
webbiana. See Abies spectabilis.

- Acacia catechu, 38991.

retinodes, 387E8.
Acer sp., 388438, 38992.
hookeri, 38734.
Achras sapota. See Achras zapota.
zapota, 38859.
Aconite, Aconitum spp., 38993, 38994.
Aconitum ferozr, 38993.
luridum, 35994.
Acrista monticola, 39188.
Aegle marmelos. See Below marmelos.
Aeria attenuata, 39189.
Aesculus assamicus, 39102.

punduana. See Aesculus assami-
cus.
Aipim Pacara, Manihot’ esculenta,
38948.
Paraguay, Manihot — esculenta,
38950.

Varudo, Manihot esculenta, 38949.
Albizzia sp., 38820, 38995.

chinensis, 38735, 39104.

odoratissima, 38996, 39108.

stipulata. See Albizzia chinensis.
Alder, Alnus nepalensis, 38997.
Aleurites fordii, 38671.

moluccana, 38945, 38986.

triloba. See Aleurites moluccana.

Alfalfa, Medicago sativa:

(Argentina), 38864, 38865.
(Chile), 38984.

(Russia), 38852.
(Sweden), 39157.

Allium cepa, 39263.
schoenoprasum, 38787.
Alloteropsis eckloniana, 38766.

Alnus nepalensis, 38997.
Amaranth, Amaranthus spp.,
39294,

39197,

Amaranthus gangeticus, 39197.
viridis, 39294.
Amoora rohituka, 38998.
Amorphophallus giganteus, 39146.
Amygdalus microphylla, 39295.
persica, 38676-88678, 38680-38683.
persica nectarina, 38679.
Anacahuita, Sterculia carthaginensis,
39221.
Ananas sativus, 38908.
Andropogon erianthoides, 38765.
Anemone sp., 38841.
rupicola, 88999. .
Annona cherimola, 38675, 38694, 39297.
muricata, 38762.
Apple, Malus sylvestris, 39145.
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca:
(Italy), 38778, 38978.
Pelese, 38778, 38978.
Aralia quinquefolia. See Panazx quin-
quefolium.
Araucaria araucana, 38695.
Arbor vite, Thuja orientalis, 38797,
38798, 388381.
Mien po, 38831.
Artocarpus integra, 38890.
Arundinaria hindsii, 38914.
ragamowski, under 38915.
simon variegata, 38921.
Ash, Frazinus floribunda, 39014, 39115.
Asparagus sp., 38840.
Avena sativa, 38698.
Avocado, Persea americana:
(California), 38888.
(Mexico), 39164, 39173.
Murrieta, 58888.
Aweoweo taro, Colocasia esculenta,
38847.

Bael, Below marmelos, 38763, 38975,
38976.

‘Balanites maughamii, 39196.

99

100

Balsam of Peru, Toluifera pereirae,
38977.

Balsamito, Toluifera pereirae, 38977.

Balsamo blanco, Toluifera pereirae,
38977.

Bamboo, Arundinaria spp.; Bambos

spp.; Phyllostachys spp.:

(Brazil), 38909-38922.

Dendrocalamus hamiltonti, 38736,
39178.

(India), 38736, 39154, 39178.

Marliac’s, 38920.

Sasa tessellatu, 38915.

Bambos sp., 38909-38911, 38916, 38917,
38922, 39154.

aurea-striata, 38918.
erecta. See Arundinaria hindsii.

Bambusa albo-striata. See Arundi-
naria simont variegata.

tessellata. See Sasa tessellata.
Banana, Musa paradisiaca sapientum,

38923-38927.

Ana, 38923.

(Brazil), 38923-38927.

d’Agua, 38923.

Maca, 38924.

Maranhao, 38927.

Prata, 38925.

Poucos e Boas, 38927.
Sao Thomaz, 38926.
Banyan tree, Ficus bengalensis, 39113.
Barberry. See Berberis spp.
Barley, Hordeum spp.:
(China), 38780.
Early Black Turkestan, 38887.
Late Black Turkestan, 38886.
(Mexico), 38SS85-3SSS8T.
Orze, 39192.
(Peru), 39149-39151,
(Russia), 38688.
Sxir, 39192.
(Tripoli). 39192.
White Turkestan, 3SSS85.
Bassia latifolia. See Madhuca indica.
longifolia. See Madhuca_ longi-
folia.
Bauhinia purpurea, 39000.
Bean, Phaseolus sp., 39304.
butter, Phaseolus lunatus, 39305.
Juga.Voandzeia subterranea, 38985.
Tonka, Coumarouvna odorata,
39142.
Beet, Beta vulgaris, 38883.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Belou marmelos, 38763, 38975, 38976.
Benise seed, Sesamum orientale, 39171.
Berberis sp, 38811, 39001.

nepalensis, 3918.
Beta vuigaris, 38883.
Betula cylindrostachya, 39002.
Birch, Betula cylindrostachya, 39002.

Bittersweet, Celastrus angulatus,
38836.

Blufia eckloniana. See Alloteropsis
eckloniana.

Bolusanthus speciosus, 39300.
Boschniakia himalaica, 39003.
Box, Eucalyptus bicolor, 38710.

bastard, 38710.

black, 38710.

red, 38722.

yellow, 38710.

Brachychiton acerifolium, 38979.
luridum, 38980.
Brassica alba, 38689.
napiformis, 38783.
pekinensis, 38782.
Bread-bnut tree, Piratinera alicastrum,
38668.
Brosimum alicastrum. See Piratinera
alicastrum.
Burra murra, Syncarpia glomulifera,
38731.
Bush cherry. Prunus tomentosa, 38856.
Butterfly pea, Clitoria ternatea, 38987.
Byam, Amaranthus viridis, 39294.

Cabbage, Chinese, Brassica pekinensis,
38782. i
turnip-rooted, Chinese, Braszicu
napijorimts, 38783.

Caesalpinia bonducella. See Guil-
andina bonduc.
Caiabasse d’Amerique, Kigelia pin-

nata, 38698.

' Calathea lutea, 39190.

Cape-gooseberry, Physalis peruviana,
39179.
Capim Angolinha, Eriochloa subglabra,
38892.

cayana, Panicum sp. 38946.
Capsicum annuum, 38788.
Cardinal’s-cap. See Euonymus sp.
Caragana sp., 38824.
Carica quercifotia, 38850.
Carrot, Daucus carota, 38786.

Hung tiao lo po, 38786.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914.

Cassava, Manihot esculenta:
Aipim Pacara, 38948.
Paraguay, 38950.
Varudo, 38949.
Aparecida, 38952.
Babu Branca, 38960.
Babu Preto, 38962.
(Brazil), 38947-38968.
Concepcion, 38861.
Crioulinho, 38965.
Gamadura, 38951.
Gravatao, 38968.
Itaparica, 38966.
Itapicuru, 38956.
Landy, 38953.
Mandio Yeruti. See under 38857.
Mandio Concepcion. See under
38857.
Mangue, 38967.
Milagrosa, 38958.
Mulatinho, 38947.
(Paraguay), 38861.
Prato Cheio, 38955.
Rio de Janeiro, 38964.
Sao Pedro Branca, 38959.
Saracura, 38957.
Tutano, 38963.
Vassoura, 38954.
Vassoura Molle, 38961.
Yeruti, 38857.
Castor bean, Ricinus communis, 39156.
Catechu, Acacia catechu, 38991.
Cedar, East African, Juniperus pro-
cera, 39185.
Cedrela sinensis. See Toona sinensis.
Celastrus angulatus, 28836.
Celtis sinensis, 38822.
Cerastium sp., 39004.
Cereus sp., 39296.
Chaenomeles lagenaria
38795.
Chaerophyllum villosum, 39005.
Chaetochloa aurea, 38773.
italica, 39283-39285.
lindenbergiana, 38774.
nigrirostris, 38775.
sulcata, 38776.
Ch’ang la chiao,
38788.
Cherimoya, Annona cherimola:
(Australia), 38675.
(Colombia), 39297,
(Mexico), 38694.

cathayensis,

Cupsicum annuum,

101

Cherry, black,

38684.

bush, Prunus tomentosa, 38856.

(China), 38856.

(India), 39121.

(Italy), 39175.

Marasca grossa di Firenze, Prunus
avium, 39175.

(Peru), 38684.

Sargent’s, Prunus serrulata sacha-
linensis, 38761.

Prunus _ galicifolia,

Suan t’ao, Prunus tomentosa,
38856.

Suan ying t’ao, Prunus tomentosa,
38856.

Chili pepper, Capsicum annuum, 38788.
Chiu ts’ai tzt, Allium schoenoprasum,
38787.
Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, 38787.
Chiu ts’ai tzt, 38787.
Chloris virgata, 39177.
Chrysanthemum atkinsoni, 39006.
Citrus, sp., 38932, 38938-38940.
angulatus. See Merope angulata.
limetta, 38931, 38933.
nobilis deliciosa, 38041, 38942.
sinensis, 38928-38930, 38934-38937.

‘Claucena lansium, 38708, 39176.

Clausena wampi. See Claucena lansi um.
Clematis sp., 38818.

montana, 39007. :
zeylanica, 39027.
Clitoria ternatea, 38987, 39301.
Clover, Trifolium subterraneum, 38983.
Coccothrinaz miraguama, 39293.
Cocculus sp., 38838.
Coix lacryma-jobi, 38876, 38880, 39286.
lacryma-jobi gigantea, 38868, 38869.
ma-yuen, 38871-38874, 38877T—

38879.
stenocarpa, 38870, 38875.
Colocasia esculenta, 38756, 38847-—
38849.

Cooburn, Eucalyptus hicolor, 38710.
Copernicia glabrescens, 39219, 39289.
hospita, 39288, 39290.
macroglossa, 39287.
wrightii. See Paurotis wrightii.
Corn, Zea mays:
(China), 38789-38792,
39162.
Cinquantino, 38690, 38691.
*

39 158-

102

Corn—Continued.

Hui yii mi, 38790.

Perl, 38691.

(Peru), 39228-39260.

(Russia), 38690, 38691.

Tsa jih pén yii mi, 38792.

Tzu yli mi, 38791.

Wu yiieh hsien yti mi, 38789,
Corylus feror, 39106.

Cotoneaster frigida, 38760.

microphylla, 39008.

Cotton, Gossypium spp.:

Kidney, 39158.

Mit Afifi, 39147.

(Northern Nigeria), 39172.

(Peru), 39147.

(Philippine Islands), 39153.
Coumarouna odorata, 39142.
Cowpea, Vigna sinensis, 39143, 39299,

39306.
Cracca candida, 39107.
Crataegus sp., 38844.

pinnatifida, 38796.
Cremanthodium oblongatum, 39009.
Cucurbita pepo, 38884.
Cu-mot-tu-nhien, Stephania rotunda,

39084.

Daucus carota, 38786.

Dendrocalamus hamiltonit, 38736,
39178.
Desmodium floribundum. See Mei-
bomia floribunda.
tiliaefolium. See Meibomia
tiliaefolia.

Dicentra thalictrifolia, 39108.
Dillenia pentagyna, 39109.
Diospyros kaki, 38793.
macrophylla, 39174.
Dipteryx odorata. See Coumarouna
odorata.

Elaeocarpus sikkimensis, 39110.
Elsholtzia stauntoni, 38819.
Emmer, Triticum dicoccum, 39227,
Eragrostis curvula, 38767.

pod, 38768.
Hrianthus fulwus.

rufipilus, 39010.
Erigeron multiradiatus, 39012.
Eriobotrya petiolata, 39111.
Eriochloa subglabra, 38892.

Erythrina arborescens, 390138, 39112.
La

See H. rufipilus.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Escallonia pterocladon, 38759.
Eucalyptus alpina, 38709.
amygdalina, 38723.
bicolor, 38710.
citriodora, 38711.
cladocalyz, 387138.
corynocaly2. See
cladocalyz.
globulus, 38715.
gomphocephala, 38717.
goniocalyz, 38716.
leucoxylon, 38718.
longirostris, 38725.
macrorhyncha, 38719.
muelleriana, 38730.
obliqua, 38720.
paucifiora, 38712.
piperita, 38721.
polyanthemos, 38722.
resinifera, 38724.
rostrata. See Hucalyptus longi-
rostris.
siderozylon, 38726.
tereticornis, 38728.
viminalis, 38714, 38729.
virgata, 38727.
Huonymus sp., 38833-38835.
Ezochorda grandiflora.
chorda racemosa.
racemosa, 38817.

Hucalyptus

See fH20-

Fan palm, Livistona muelleri, 38667.
Feijoa macrocarpa. See under 38970.
sellowiana, 38970.
Feronia lucida. See Feroniella lucida.
Feroniella lucida, 38860.
Ficus bengalensis, 39113.
hookeri, 39114,
Fingerhuthia africana, 38769.
Fir, Abies spectabilis, 38733.
Flame tree, Brachychiton acerifolium,
38979.
Flax, Linum spp., 38971-38978.
Frazinus floribunda, 39014, 39115.

Garri, Cotoneaster microphylla, 39008.
Garugandra amorphoides. See Gle-
ditsia amorphoides.

Gaultheria nummularioides, 39015.
Gentian, Gentiana tubifiora, 39016.
Gentiana tubifiora, 39016.

Geranium, Pelargonium sp., 39195.
Gerbera kunzeana, 39017.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914.

Ginseng, Panazxr quinquefolium, 38742-
38751.
(China), 38742-38751.

Gleditsia amorphoides, 38851.
sinensis, 38800-38802.

Glycine hispida. See Soja maz.

Gossypium sp., 39153, 39172.
barbadense, 39147.

Gourd, Trichosanthes kirilowii, 38842.

Grape, Vitis tiliaefolia, 38853.

(Cuba), 38853.

Grass, Alloteropsis eckloniana, 38766.
Australian Rhodes, Chloris vir-
gata, 39177.

Capim Angolinha, 38892.

cayana, 38946.

FRragrostis curvula, 38767.

Eragrostis poa, 38768.

Fingerhuthia africana, 38769.

Ischaemum_ glaucostachyum,
38770.

Johnson, 38670.

M’fufu, Pennisetum macrourum,
39167.

Napier’s fodder, Pennisetum
schimperi, 39166.

Satin-top, Andropogon erianthoi-
des, 38765. ;

Grosella, Phyllanthus acida, 39261.

Guandbana, Annona muricata, 38762.

Guano espinoso, Copernicia hospita,

39290.
hediondo,
39288.

Guapinol, Hymenaea courbaril, 38862.

Guava, Psidium cattleianum, 38757.
Psidium araca, 38944,

(Brazil), 38944.
(California), 38757.

Guilandina bonduc, 38891.

Guinea corn, Holcus sorghum, 39170.
grass, Panicum maximum, 38771.

Gum, alpine, Hucalyptus alpina, 38709.
blue, Hucalyptus globulus, 38715.
flooded, Hucalyptus_ tereticornis,

38728.
gray, Eucalyptus bicolor, 38710.
lemon scented, Hucalyptus citrio-
dora, 38711.

Copernicia hospita,

manna, Hucalyptus viminalis,
38714, 38729.
mountain spotted, Hucalyptus

goniocalyz, 38716.

1038

Gum—Continued.
peppermint, Hucalyptus amygda-
lina, 38723.
red, Hucalyptus longirostris, 38725.

spotted, Hucalyptus goniocalyz,
38716.

slaty, Hucalyptus bicolor, 38710.

sugar, Hucalypius cladocalyz,
38713.

white, Eucalyptus paucifiora,
38712.

Gynura angulosa, 39018.
nepalensis, 39116.

Hackberry, Celtis sinensis, 88822.

Handjeli, Coix lacryma-jobi, 39286.

Hat palm, Copernicia glabrescens,
39219, 39289.

Hat tree, Brachychiton luridum, 38980.

Hawthorn, Crataegus spp., 38796,
38844.
Hibiscus radiatus, 38666.
Holcus halepensis, 38670.
sorghum, 39170, 39184, 39264—

39282, 39307, 39308.
sorghum verticilliflorus, 38866.
Honeysuckle. See Lonicera spp.
Hordeum distichon nutans, 38688.
vulgare, 38780, 39149-89151, 39192.
nigrum, 38886, 38887.
pallidum, 38885.
Hsiang ch’un shu, Toona_ sinensis,
38805.
tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 39194.
ya tsao chio, Gleditsia sinensis,
38802.
Hsiieh po, Juniperus chinensis, 38803.
Hui yii mi, Zea mays, 38790.
Hung t’iao lo po, Daucus carota, 38786.
Hydrangea bretschneideri, 38812.
Hymenaea courbaril, 38862.
Hymenodictyon excelsum, 39094.

H yophorbe amaricaulis, 38697.

Hypericum cernuum. See Hypericum
oblongifolium.
oblongifolium, 39117.
patulum, 39118.

Ilex paraguariensis, 38858.
Imboomba, Vigna sinensis, 391438.
Indigofera dosua, 39119.

Inodes blackburniana, 39292.
Iris clarkei, 39019.

104

Ironbark, red, Eucalyptus siderozrylon,
38726.
white,
38718.
Ischaemum glaucostachyum, 38770.

Bucalyptus leueorylon,

Jack fruit, Artocarpus integra, 38890.
Jasmine, Jasminum spp.:

(China), 38826.

(India), 39120.
Jasminum sp., 38826.

humile, 39120.
Jata, Copernicia macroglossa, 39287.
Job’s-tears, Coix lacryma-jobi, 38868—

38880, 39286.

Johnson . grass, Holcus halepensis,
38670.
Juga bean, Voandzeia subterranea,
38985.

Jujube, Ziziphus jujuba, 39194.
Hsiang tsao, 39194.
Ta yuan tsao, 39194.

Juncus grisebachii, 39020.

Juniper, Juniperus spp.
Hsiieh po, 38803.

Juniperus chinensis, 38803, 38804.
procera, 39185.

Kai koi o Ewa, Colocasia esculenta,
38756.

Kala-siris, Albizzia chinensis, 38735.

Keokeo taro, Colocasia esculenta,
38848.

Khariz lini, Cotoneaster microphylla,
39008.

Kigelia pinnata, 38698.

Kino eucalypt, Eucalyptus resinifera,
38724.
Kitjallung,
39174.

Kolkwitzia amabilis, 38832.

Kua lii, Trichosanthes kirilowii, 38842.
Kuruba amarilla, Passiflora mali-
formis, 38881, 39223, 39224.
indio, Passifora maliformis, 38882.
red, Passiflora maliformis, 39225,

39226.

Diospyros macrophylla,

Lactuca sativa, 38988.
Lal-sag, Amaranthus gangeticus, 39197.
Laranja africana, Citrus sp., 38938.
cravo, Citrus nobilis deliciosa,
38942.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Laranja—Continued.
lima, Citrus sp., 38932.
selecta, Citrus sinensis, 38936.
selecta de umbigo, Citrus sinensis,
38928.
tanja, Citrus sp., 38939.
Laurocerasus acuminata, 39121.
Lemon, sweet, Citrus sp., 38940.
Lespedeza sp., 38808, 38809.
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa, 38988.
Ligustrum quihoui, 38807.
Lilac, Syringa spp.
Lima doce, Citrus limetia, 38931.
Limao doce, Citrus sp., 38940.
Lime (Brazil), 38931, 38933.

sweet, Citrus limetia, 38931,
38933.
Lime orange, Citrus sp., 38932.
Linden, Tilia mongolica, 38810.
Mi tuan shu, 38810.
Linoma alba, 38696.
Tinum grandifiorum var. rubrum,

38972.
perenne var. album, 38971.
usitatissimum, 38973.
Litchi chinensis, 38779.
Tivistona muelleri, 38667.
Llume palm, Aeria attenuata, 39189.
Lonchocarpus ‘speciosus. See Bolusan-
thus speciosus.
Lonicereé sp., 38815, 38816.
periclymenum, 38814.
Lubi lubi, Osmelia sp. (7), 38764.
Lucerne, Bla, Medicago sativa, 39157.
Lumbang, Aleurites moluccana, 38945,
38986.
Lupine, Lupinus pilosus, 39198.
Lupinus pilosus, 39198.

Macadamia ternifolia, 39144.
Machewere, Pennisetum
38669.
Madhuca indica, 39182.
longifolia, 39183.
Mahogany, red, Eucalyptus resinif¢ra,
38724. 2
Mahwa, Madhuca spp., 39182, 39183.
Mallotus sp., 39021.
nepalensis, 39122.
Malus sylvestris, 39145.
Mandioca, Manihot esculenta, 38857,
38861, 38947-38968.
Mangifera indica, 38981, 38982, 39155.

glaucum,

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914.

Mango, Mangifera indica, 38981, 38982,
39155.
(Cuba), 38981, 38982.
(Liberia), 39155.
Luisa, 38981.
Manihot esculenta, 38857, 88861, 38947—
38968.
utilissima. See Manihot esculenta.
Maple, Acer spp., 38734, 388438, 38992.
Meconopsis wallichii, 39022.
Medicago sativa, 38852, 38864,
38984, 39157.
Meibomia floribunda, 39123.
tiliaefolia, 39023, 39124.
Melilotus parviflora, 38864, 38865.
Merope angulata, 39168.
M’fufu grass, Pennisetum macrourumn,
39167.
Mi tuan shu, Tilia mongolica, 38810.
Michelia sp., 39025.
catheartii, 39125.
lanuginosa, 39024.
Mien po, Thuja orientalis, 38831.
Millet, Chaetochloa italica, 39283-
39285.
(Belgian Congo), 38732.
Djawawoet, 39284.
(Java), 39283-39285.
Koenjit boentoet koetjing, 39283.
Koenjit ramo koetjing, 39285.
Machewere, 38669.
(Nyassaland), 38669.
pearl, Pennisetum glaucum, 38669,
387382.
Miraguano espinoso, Paurotis wrightii,
39291.
' Monachne subglabra.
subglabra.
Mountain sorrel, Ozyria digyna, 39029.
Morus sp., 39096.
Mucuna sp., 39026.
Musa paradisiaca sapientum, 38923-
* 38927.
Mustard, yellow, Brassica alba, 38689.
Myrozrylon pereirae. See Toluwifera
pereirae.

38865,

See Hriochloa

Napier’s fodder grass, Pennisetum
schimperi, 39166.
Naravelia zeylanica.

zeylanica.
Navel orange, Citrus sinensis, 38928-

38930, 38934, 38935,

See Clematis

105

Nectarine, Amygdalus persica necta-
rina, 38679.
Nephelium litcht.

sis.
Nicandra_ physaloides.
' gonia physalodes.
Nicotiana tabacum, 39163, 39308.
Nyssa sessilifiora, 38737.

See Litchi chinen-

See Penta-

Oak, Quercus sp., 38738.
Oats, Avena sativa, 38693.
Ochroma lagopus, 38854.
Onion, Allium cepa, 39268.
Ophiopogon intermedius, 39028,
japonicus, 38781, 38839.
Opuntia sp., 38705.
cafayatensis, 38702.
camuessa, 387038.
decumana, 38701.
ficus-indica costaricensis, 38700.
gymnocarpa, 38702, 38706.
robusta larreyi, 38704.
spinulifera, 38699.
streptacantha, 38707.
Orange (Brazil), 38928-88930, 38982,
38934-38937.
laranja lima, 38932.
laranja selecta, 38936.
laranja selecta de umbigo, 38928.
lime, 38932.
navel, Citrus sinensis,
38930, 38934, 38935.
Orchid tree, Bauhinia purpurea, 39000.
Oryza sativa, 38685, 38686, 38752-
38755, 38845, 38846, 38867, 39148,
39199-39218.
Osbeckia stellata, 39126.
Osmelia sp. (?), 38764.
Ozryria digyna, 39029.
Ozyspora paniculata, 39098.

38928-

Paederia foetida, 38837.
Pai ts’ai, Brassica pekinensis, 38782.
Palm, Acrista monticola, 39188.
Aeria attenuata, 39189.
(Australia), 38667.
Coccothrinax miraguama, 39293.
Copernicia glabrescens,. 39219,
39289.
Copernicia hospita, 39288, 39290.
(Cuba), 39219, 39287-39293.
Fan, Livistona muelleri, 3S66T.
Guano espinoso, Copernicia hos-
pita, 39290,

106

Palm—Continued.

Guano hediondo, Copernicia hos-
pita, 39288.

hat, Copernicia glabrescens, 39219,
39289.

Hyophorbe amaricaulis, 38697.

(India), 38739, 39140.

Inodes blackburniana, 39292.

Jata, Copernicia macroglossa,
39287.

Linoma alba, 38696.

Mascarene cabbage, 38696.

Llume, Aeria attenuata, 39189.

(Mauritius), 38672, 38673, 38696,
38697.

Miraguano espinoso,
wrightii, 39291.

Palma cana, Inodes blackburni-

Paurotis

ana, 39292.
Paurotis wrightii, 39291.
Phoenicophorium borsigianum,
386738.

(Porto Rico), 39188, 39189.
Roscheria melanochoetes, 38672.

Trachycarpus martiana, 38789,
39140.

Yarey, 39219, 39289.

Yuraguana, Coccothrinax mira-

guama, 39293.

Palma cana, Inodes blackburniana,
39292.

Palma de Sierra, Acrista monticola,

39188.

Pampano, Calathea lutea, 39190.

Panaz quinquefolium, 38742-38751,

Panicum sp. (?), 38946.
marimum, 38771.
nigropedatum, 38772.

Parnassia sp., 39030.
Passiflora foetida, 38989.
maliformis, 38881, 38882, 39223-
39226.

Passion fruit, Passifiora spp.:
kuruba amarilla, 38881, 39223,
39224.
kuruba indio, 38882.
Paulownia fortunei, 38806.
Paurotis wrightii, 39291.
Pea, butterfly, Clitorir ternatea, 38987.

Peach, Amygdalus persica.
Doncietitas, 38677.
(Peru), 38676-38678, 38680-38683.

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Pear, Pyrus sp., 38799.
Pyrus chinensis, 38794.
(China), 88794.

T’ang li, 38799.
Pedicularis clarkei, 39031.
flexuosa, 39032.

lachnoglossa, 39033.

longifiora, 39034.
megalantha, 39035.
mollis, 39036.
schizorrhyncha, 39037.

Pehuen, Araucaria araucana, 38695.

Pelargonium sp., 39195.

Pennisetum glaucum, 38669, 387382.
macrourum, 39167.
schimperi, 39166.
typhoideum.

glaucum.

Pentagonia physalodes, 39038.

Pepper, red, Capsicum annuum, 38788.
Ch’ang la chiao, 38788.

Pepper bush, Chinese, Zanthoxylum

alatum, 38825.

Pereskia portulacifolia, 39220.

Persea americana, 38888, 39164, 39178.
gratissima. See Persea ameri-

cana.

Persimmon, Diospyros spp.:

(China), 38793.
(Java), 39174.

Pe-tsai, Brassica pekinensis, 38782.

Phaseolus sp., 39304.
lunatus, 39305.

Phoenicophorium borsigianum, 38673.

Photinia integrifolia, 39039.

.

See Pennisetum

Phyllanthus acida, 39261,

distichus. See Phyllanthus acida.
Phyllostachys aurea, 38919.
bambusoides marliacea, 38920.
marliacea. See Phyllostachys bam-
busoides marliacea.
nigra. See Phyllostachys puberula

mgra.
puberula nigra, 38918.
quilioi marliacea. See Phyllo-

stachys bambusoides marliacea.

sulfurea, 38912.
viridi-glaucescens, under 38920.

Physalis peruviana, 39179.

Picea morinda. See Picea smithiana.
smithiana, 39040.

Picrorhiza kurroa, 39041,

Pieris villosa, 39127.

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914.

Pineapple, Ananas sativus, 38908.
Piptadenia oudhensis, 39042.
Piptanthus nepalensis, 39043, 39128.
Piratinera alicastrum, 38668.
Pitahaya, Cereus sp., 39296.
Pittosporum floribundum, 39044, 39129.
Plagianthus betulinus, 38969.
Pleurospermum apiolens, 39045.

brunonis, 39046.

hookeri, 39047.
Plum, Prunus umbellata, 38974.
Pollinia cumingiana. See _ Pollinia

fulwa.

fulva, 39011,
Polygonum vaccinifolium, 39048.
Potato, Solanum tuberosum, 387TT.
Poupartia azillaris, 39083, 391386.

fordii. See Poupartia azillaris.
Prickly-pear, Opuntia spp., 88699-
38707.

Privet, Ligustrum quihoui, 38807.
Tung ch’ing chih, 38807.
Prunus acuminata. See Lawrocerasus
acuminata.
armeniaca, 38778, 38978.
avium, 39175.
microphylla.
crophylla.
persica. See Amygdalus persica.
salicifolia, 38684.
sargentti. See Prunus serrulata
sachalinensis.
serrulata sachalinensis, 38761.
tomentosa, 38856.
umbellata, 38974.
Psidium araca, 38944.
cattleianum var. lucidum, 38757.
Pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo, 38884.
Pyrus sp., 38799.
cathayensis. See Chaenomeles
lagenaria cathayensis.
chinensis, 38794.
insignis. See Sorbus insignis.
microphylla. See Sorbus micro-
phylla.
vestita.

See Amygdalus mi-

See Sorbus cuspidata.

Queensland nut, Macadamia ternifolia,
39144.

Quercus sp., 38738.

Quince, Chaenomeles lagenaria cath-
ayensis, 38795.

107
Radish, Raphanus 38784,
38785.

Chinese early summer, 38785.

Chinese winter, 38784.

T’ieh hung tan lo po, 38784.

Yeh chi hung shui lo po, 38785.
Raphanus sativus, 38784, 38785.
Raspberry, Rubus spp.

(India), 39130-39132, 39169.

(Mauritius), 39187.

Yellow fruited, 39187.

sativus,

Rheum acuminatum, 39049.

nobile, 39050.
Rhodes grass, Australian, Chloris vir-
gata, 39177.
Rhodesian violet tree,
longipedunculata, 39298.
Rhododendron anthopogon, 39051.
arboreum, 39052, 39054.
arboreum campbelliae, 39053.
barbatum, 39055.
camelliaeflorum, 39056.
campanulatum, 39057.
campylocarpum, 39058.
ciliatum, 39059.
cinnabarinum. See Rhododendron
roylei.
dalhousiae, 39061.
falconeri, 39062,
fulgens, 39063.
grande, 39064.
lanatum, 39065.
lepidotum, 39066.
roylei, 39060.
setosum, 39067.
wightii, 39068.
Rhubarb. See Rheum spp.
Ribbon wood, Plagianthus betulinus,
38969.
Rice, Oryza sativa:
Amonquili, 38845.
Balidjembel, 39204.
Baok, 39211.
Benlloch, 38685, 38686, 38846.
Berod, 39199.
Carolina, 39148, 39210.
Dhundhari, 38753.
Dyalen, 39205.
Glindoeran, 39202.
Gonde, 39218.
(India), 38752-38755,
(Java), 39199-39218,
Kalojira, 38752.

Securidaca

108

Rice—Continued.
Kamod, 38755.
Kawoeng, 39208.
Kowel, 39208.
Laradjawi, 39206.
Mamas, 39207.
Menoer, 39209.
Molok, 39213.
Nakerijea, 38754.
Osog, 39217.
Pandan, 39201.
Pelak, 39200.
(Peru), 39148.
Rogol, 39215.
Saloniki, 38867.
Sarilaia, 39212,
Solo, 39214.
(Spain), 38685,

38846.
(Turkey), 38867.
Walen, 39216.

Ricinus communis, 39156.

Rollinia mucosa, 38674.
sieberi. See Rollinia mucosa.

Rosa sp., 38821.
abyssinica, 3918€.
multiflora cathayensis, 38823.

Rose. See Rosa spp.

Roscheria melanochoetes, 38672.

Rubus sp., 39069, 39180, 39181.
ellipticus, 39169.
niveus Thunb., 39130.
niveus Wall. See Rubus pedun-

culosus.
paniculatus, 39182.
pedunculosus, 39181.
rosaefolius, 39187.

Rye, Secale cereal-, 38692.
(Russia), 38692.

38686, 38845,

Saccharum officinarum, 38893-88907,
39165.
K ciliare, 39262.
Saliz sp., 39071, 39191.
tetrasperma, 39070.
Sapodilla, Achras zapota, 38859.
Sasa tesseilata, 38915.
Sau, Albizzia chinensis, 38735.
Sausage tree, Kigelia pinnata, 38698.
Saussurea sp., 39078.
deltoidea, 39072.
Saxifraga sp., 38855.
purpurascens, 39074,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED,

Saxifrage. See Sazifraga spp.
Secale cereale, 38692.
Securidaca longipedunculata, 39298.
Sedum asiaticum, 39075.

roseum, 39076.
Selinum tenuifolium, 39077,
Senecio sp., 39081.

densifiorus. See Senecio uncinel-
lus.

diversifolius. See Senecio raph-
anifolius.

raphanifolius, 39079.
scandens, 39080.
uncinellus, 39078.
Sesame, Sesamum orientale, 39171.

Sesamum indicum. See Sesamum
orientale.
orientale, 39171. —
Setaria aurea. See Chaetochloa
aurea.
ttalica. See Chaetochloa italica.
lindenbergiana. See Chaetochloa
lindenbergiana.
nigrirostris. See Chaetochloa
nigrirostris.
sulcata. See Chaetochloa sulcata.

Silk-flower tree, Albizzia sp., 38820.
Smilax vaginata, 38827.
Soap bean, Gleditsia sinensis, 38800-
388802.
Hsiang ya tsao chio, 38802.
Tsao chio, 38800.
Soja maz, 38990.
Solanum tuberosum, 3877.
Sorbus cuspidata, 39133.
insignis, 39082, 39134.
microphylla, 39135.
Sorghum, Holeus spp.:
(Brazil), 38670.
Gandroem djebrag, 39269.
Gandroeng, 39267, 39274.
beureum, 39279.
boerajot, 39278.
degem, 39280.
djabag, 39281.
goeweup, 39273.
keupeui, 39264.
koempaj beureum, 39282.
sekoel, 39275.
tarigoe, 39268.
titinggi, 39277.
tjinde, 39270.
Guinea corn, 39170.

OO ——

JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1914.

Sorghum—Continued.

(Java), 39264-39282.

(Nigeria), 39170, 39307, 39308.

Padimekah, 39268.

(Seychelles Islands), 39184.

Tjantel, 39265, 39276.

item, 39271.
oetjir, 39266.
tjondro, 39272.

(Union of South Africa), 38866.
Sorghum vulgare. See Holcus sorghum.
Soy bean, Soja maz, 38990.

Spathodea campanulata, 39222.

Spondias sp., 38943.

Ssii chi hai t’ang, Savifraga sp., 38855.

Stachys sericea, 39101.

Stephania rotunda, 39084.

Sterculia acerifolia. See Brachychiton
acerifolium.

carthaginensis, 39221.

lurida. See Brachychiton luridum.
Stevensonia grandifolia. See Phoeni-

cophorium borsigianum,
Stizolobium sp., 38863.

Stringy bark, FHucalyptus obliqua,
38720.
peppermint, Eucalyptus piperita,
38721.
Victoria, Eucalyptus macrorhyn-
cha, 38719.
yellow, Eucalyptus muelleriana,
38730.

Styrax hookeri, 39137.

Suan t’ao, Prunus tomentosa, 38856.
ying t’ao, Prunus tomentosa, 38856.

Sugar cane, Saccharum spp.:
(Australia), 39165.
(Brazil), 38893-38907.
Cayana, 38893-38906.
(Cuba), 39262.
Manteiga, 38907.
Quacsofoca, 39165.

Sycamore, Brachychiton

38980.

Symplocos theaefolia, 39138.

Syncarpia glomulifera, 38781.
laurifolia. See Syncarpia glomu-

lifera.

Syringa sp., 38829.
amurensis, 38828.
villosa, 38830.

luridum,

Ta pai ts’ai, Brassica pekinensis, 38782.

109

Ta yuan tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 39194.
Talauma hodgsoni, 39139,
T’ang li, Pyrus sp., 38799.
Tangerine, Citrus nobilis
38941, 38942.
Taro, Colocasia esculenta, 38756, 38847-
® 38849.
Aweoweo, 38847.
(Hawaii), 38756, 38847-38849.
Kai koi 0 Ewa, 38756.
Keokeo, 38848.
Ulaula, 38849.
Tephrosia candida.
dida.
Terminalia tomentosa, 38740.
Thalictrum foliolosum, 39085.
Thuja orientalis, 38797, 38798, 38831.
Thunbergia sp., 39302.
T’ieh hung tan lo po, Raphanus sa-
tivus, 38784.
Tilia mongolica, 38810.
Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum,
39303.
Toluifera pereirae, 38977.

deliciosa,

See Cracca can-

39163,

Tonka bean, Couwmarouna_ odorata,
39142.
Tooart tree, Hucalyptus gompho-

cephala, 38717.
Toona sinensis, 38805.
Trachycarpus martiana, 38739, 39140.
Trachydium obtusiusculum, 39086.
Trebol de olor, Melilotus parviflora,
38864, 38865. ;
Trichosanthes kirilowii, 38842.
Trifolium subterraneum, 38983.
Triticum aestivum, 38687, 38889, 39152,

39193.
dicoccum, 39227.
vulgare. See Triticum aestivum,

Tsa jih pén yii mi, Zea mays, 38792.

Tsao, Ziziphus jujuba, 39194.

Tsao chio, Gleditsia sinensis, 38800,

Tung ch’ing chih, Ligustrum quihout,
38807.

Tung tree, Aleurites fordii, 38671.

Turnip-rooted Chinese cabbage, 38783.

Turpentine tree, Syncarpia glomuli-
fera, 38781.

Tzu yii mi, Zea mays, 38791.

Ulaula taro, Colocasia sp., 38849.
Undetermined, 38741, 39087-39092,
39097-39100.

110

Vaccinium glauco-album, 39141,

Ventilago sp., 39095.

Viburnum sp., 38813.

Vigna sinensis, 39143, 39299, 39306.

Vitis caribaea. See Vitis tiliaefolia.
tiliaefolia, 38853.

Voandzeia subterranea, 38985. =

Wampi, Claucena 38708,
39176.

Wheat, Triticum spp.:
Candeal, 39152.
(England), 39193.
Kathiawar, wild, 39227.
(Mexico), 38889.
(Philippine Islands), 39152.
Rivett’s Red, 39193.
(Russia), 38687.
Spanish Zarraceno, 39152.
Turkestan, 38889.

wild Kathiawar, 39227,

lansium,

SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED.

Willow, Salix spp.

Wirilda, Acacia retinodes, 38758.

Wistaria tree, Bolusanthus speciosus,
39300.

Wu yiieh hsien yii mi, Zea mays, 38789.

Yarey, Copernicia glabrescens, 39219,
39289.

Yeh chi hung shui lo po, Raphanus
Sativus, 38785.

Yerba maté,
38858.

Yuraguana, Coccothrinaz miraguama,
39293.

Ilex paraguariensis,

Zanthozylum alatum, 38825.
Zea mays, 38690, 38691, 38789-38792,
39158-39162, 39228-39260.
Ziziphus jujuba, 39194.
sativa. See Ziziphus jujuba.

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