Xr ,L¥65 l'V U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 137. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Burma . SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908: INVENTORY No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510. Issued January 9, 1909. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 19 09* 6 2S BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OE PLANT INDUSTRY. The scientific and technical publications <>f the 'Bureau of riant industry, which was organized July 1. 1901, an- Issued in a single si pies of bulletins, a list of which follows. Attention is directed t<> the fad that the publications in this Beries are not for general distribution. The Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington* D. C. is authorized by law to sell them ;il cost, and to hini all applications for these bulletins should i»c made, accompanied by a postal money order for the required amount or by cash. Numbers omitted from this list can no! be furnished. No. 1. The Relation of Lime and Magnesia to riant Growth. 1001. Price, 10 cents. 2. Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia. 1901. Price; 20 cents. 3. Macaroni Wheats. 1901. Price, -0 cents. 4. Range Improvement in Arizona. 1901. 'Trice. 10 cents. 6. A List of American Varieties of Peppers. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 7. The Algerian Durum Wheats. 1902. Price, 15 cents. p. The North American Species of Spartiha. 1002. Price, 10 cents. Ki. Records of Seed Distribution, etc. 1002. Price, 10 cents. 11. Johnson Crass. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 12i Siock Ranges of Northwestern California. 1902. Price, 15 cents. 13. Range Improvement in Central Texas. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 15. Forage renditions on the Border of the Greal P.asin. 1902. Price. 15 cents. IT. Some Diseases of the Cowpea. 1002. Price, 10 cents. 20.. Manufacture of Semolina and Macaroni. 1002. Price, 15 cents. 22. Injurious Effects of Premature Pollination. 1002. Price, 10 cents. 24. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 25. Miscellaneous Papers. 1903. Price, 15 cents. 27. Letters on Agriculture in the West Indies, Spain, etc. 1902. Price, 15 cents. 29. The Effect of P.lack-Rot on Turnips. 1903. Price, 15 cents. 31. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Price, 10 cents. 32. A Disease of the White Ash. 1903. Price. 10 cents. 33. North American;Species of Leptochloa. 1903. Price, 15 cents. 35. Recent Foreign Explorations. 1903. Trice, 15 cents. 36. The- *■' Bluing " of the Western Yellow Tine, etc. 1903. Price, 30 cents. 37. Formation of the Spores in the Sporangia of Rhizopus Nigricans and of Phy- comyces Nitens. 1903. Price, 15 cents. 38. Forage Conditions in Eastern Washington, etc. T903. Price, 15 cents. 39. The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903. Price. 10 cents. 41. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903. Price, 10 cents. 43. Japanese Bamboos. 1903. Price, 10 cents. 45. Physiological Role of Mineral Nutrients in Plants. 1903. Price, 5 cents. 47. The Description of Wheat Varieties. 1003. Price, 10 cents. 48. The Apple in Cold Storage. 1903. Trice, 15 cents. 49. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 1903. Price, 25 cents. 50. Wild Rice: Its Pses and Propagation. 1903. Price, 10 cents. 51. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents- 54. Persian Gulf Dates. 1903. Price, 10 cents. 55. The Dry-Rot of Potatoes. 1904. Price, 10 cents. 50. Nomenclature of the Apple. 1905. Price, 30 cents. 57. Methods Used for Controlling Sand Dunes, 1904. Trice, 10 cents. 58. The Vitality and Germination of Seeds. 1904. Trice, 10 cents. 59. Tasture, Meadow, and Forage Crops in Nebraska. 1904. Price, 10 cents. 60. A Soft Rot of the Calla Lily. 1904. Price, 10 cents. 62. Notes on* Egyptian Agriculture. 1904. Price, 10 cents. 63. Investigation of Rusts. 1904. Price. 10 cents. 64. A Method of Destroying or Preventing the Growth of Algae and Certain Pathogenic Bacteria in Water Supplies. 1904. Price, 5 cents. 65. Reclamation of Cape Cod Sand Dunes. 1904. Price. 10 cents. 67. Range Investigations in Arizona. 1904. Trice, 15 cents. 68. North American Species of Agrostis. 1905. Trice, 10 cents. 69. American Varieties of Lettuce. 1904. Price, 15 cents. 70. The Commercial Status of Durum Wheat. 1904. Trice, 10 cents. 71. Soil Inoculation for Legumes. 1905. Trice, 15 cents. 72. Miscellaneous Papers, i 005. Price, 5 cents. 73. The Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. 1905. Trice, 10 cents. 74. Trickly Tear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. Trice, 5 cents. 137 [Continued on page 3 of cover.] U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 137. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908: INVENTORY No. 14; Nos. 21732 to 22510. LIBRARY NcV. YORK BOTANfCAL GARDEN Issued January 9, IDOL). WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1909. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. Physiologist and Pathologist, and Chief of Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway. Physiologist and Pathologist, and Assistant chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods. Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Erwin F. Smith, Pathologist In Charge. Fruit Disease Investigations, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist In Charge. Laboratory of Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist In Charge. Cotton unit Truck Diseases un. Shamol and Daniel N. Shoemaker. Physi- ologists in Char robaeco Investigations, Archibald I>. Shamel, Wightman W. Garner, and Ernest II. Mathewson, in Charge. Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley. Physiologist in Charge. Alkali ami Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas II. Kearney, Physi- ologist in Charge. Soil Bacteriology PLANTS [MPOB I ED. Perhaps the most remarkable <>l' all of Mr. Meyer's finds are the Chinese dates, which, by the way, are not dates at all, I »ut delicious t*i- 1 1 i t — borne <>n deciduous trees (Zizypkus sativa) which will stand drought remarkably well. In the Shantung Province there appear to be as many kinds of these fruits as there are of plums in America. Large orchards of 1 1 1< ' plant- are grown there, and the specimens of fruits which Mr. Meyer has sent in encourage us to think that they n;a\ vie with the real date a- an orchard culture in the dry Wesl where they can be grown. Good judges of fruit have not hesitated to pronounce the samples sent in a- equal in delicacy to. though entirely different from, the finest dates. The Office of Plant Life History Investigations has the development of this new industry on it- programme for the coming year. An interesting dry-land naked oat. some new buckwheats, a new stock \'rv the peach (Amygddlus davidiana), new and most interest- ing sorghums, more forms of the Chinese hardy persimmon, a hoi-'' chestnut that i- evidently new to the country and may he a superior shade tree, new drought-resistant cherries, and one or perhaps two new yellow roses, for which the rose breeders are already clamoring, are others of Mr. Meyer's finds. Among the importations which have come in through our foreign correspondents^ the following may be especially emphasized: A ship- ment of cork-oak acorns from Spain; a collection of Rheums from Russia for the rhubarb breeders; seeds of the Chilgoza pine, a re- markable nut-bearing pine from Baluchistan; the Grano Marzuolo, a variety of dwarf wheat used in Italy for the plaiting industry; the Amov pomelo; the wild emmer, a remarkable new grain from Palestine: large collections of cowpeas and sorghums from the Orient; the Guayaquil pineapple from Ecuador ; the nut oak (Quercus cornea) from Hongkong; an African asparagus for the asparagus breeders; the wild licorice of Greece; a collection of taros from Hawaii: a collection of "215 varieties of tobacco, the most generous gift of the noted tobacco expert. Prof. Dr. O. Comes, of the Agricul- tural School of Portici, Italy (doubtless the largest collection of tobaccos ever gotten together) ; wild olives and pistaches from Balu- chistan; and a collection of Japanese radishes. Botanists will note that an attempt is made in this inventory to name each introduction and give the botanical authority for the name. Anyone familiar with such work will realize that it is not pos- sible to do this with absolute accuracy, as often only seeds or cuttings are at the disposal of the determining botanist. -Mr. W. F. Wight and, under his direction, Mr. H. C. Skeels have been given charge of this feature of the inventory, and with Miss Mary A. Austin responsi- ble for the preparation of the inventory cards it is believed that in the 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 9 future these inventories of newly imported plants will not only be more accurate, but v\ill contain more useful information and will appear more promptly than in the past, and in this way become of much more value to the experimenters who are studying the new things as they come in. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, Washington, D. c 7 ., September 14, 1908. 137 INVENTORY. 21732. Qtjercus suber L. , Cork oak. From Gibraltar. Spain. Procured by Hon. R. L. Sprague. American consul. Received December 30, 1907. " Seed imported for experiments in tbe introduction of the cork oak in the Southern States and California." (Fisher.) 21733. Trifolium subrotundttm Steud. & Hochst. From Kisumu. British East Africa. Presented by Mr. Arthur B. Chilson. Received December 2(3, 1907. •'African clover. This grew 5.300 feet above sea level, 8 miles north of the equator, about 2<» miles northeast of Lake Victoria. I have never found it grow- ing lower than 4.000 feet above sea level. This is a very hardy variety of clover able to stand extremes of dry and wet weather. It sometimes grows to a height of 2 feet, but is usually much shorter. The blossom is red with often a slight mixture of white; smaller than the red-topped variety in America, but larger than the white clover." (Chilson.) "In Abyssinia cultivated as forage under the name of ' Mayad.' " (Oliver, D.. Flora of Tropical Africa, 1871, vol. 2, p. 59.) 21734. Rosa hugonis Hemsl. From Paris. France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received January 3, 1908. 21735. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Alma, Nebr. Purchased from Mr. Conrad Boehler. Received Janu- ary 6, 1908. ' iri in in. Grown from S. P. I. No. 12991. Grown especially for the Depart- ment, under direction of Forage Crop Investigations, by Mr. Conrad Boehler. 21736. Panicum obtusum H. B. K. From Roswell, N. Mex. Collected on special order by the Roswell Seetl Company. Received January 6, 1908. " A native grass especially abundant in low or moist soil. It should be tested under irrigation, as it promises to give several cuttings each season." (C. V. Piper. ) 21737 to 21749. From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. David Pram, director, Royal Botanic Garden. Received December 31, 1907. Cuttings of the following: 21737 to 21740. Rosa spp. Rose. 21737. Helene. 21739. 1 na. 21738. Electra. 21740. Austrian Copper Briar. 137 11 12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 21737 to 21749— Continued. 21741. Rosa spinosissima L. 21742. Rosa sp. 21743. Rosa sebicea Lindl. 21744. RuBUS lasiostylus Focke. 21745. Rubus Mil KoiMi vi. lis L. f. 21746. Ribes cbuentum Greene. Seeds of the following: 21747. Rosa soulieana Crepin. 21748. Rubus cbataegifolius Bunge. 21749. Ribes wolfii Rothr. 21750. Albizzia adianthifolia (Schum.) (Mimosa adianthi- folia Schum.) From Thornwood Estate, M'lanje, British Central Africa. Received from Mr. Henry Brown, through Mr. C. J. Petherick, No. 4 Trafalgar Square, London, England, January 6, 1908. "A very fast growing, leguminous-tree; table-topped, feathery leaved, and very suitable for shade for coffee, cocoa, tea, and other productions which may grow in America. The tree yields an excellent timber very like satin wood in the grain." (Brown.) 21751. Avena sterilis L. Oat. From the Province of Ispahan, Persia. Presented by Mr. John Tyler, American consular agent, Teheran, Persia. Received September, 1907. Porringe. " Seed of a wild oat they call Porringe. I should think the original of our 'porridge.' It is used the same as oatmeal." (Tyler.) 21752. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber. From Korea. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama, Japan. Received January 2, 1908. " Said to be different from our variety." {Yokohama Nursery Company.) 21753. Phoenix oiseleyana Griff. (Phoenix humilis Royle. ) Date. From Sibpur. Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin- tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received October 3, 1907. "The Phoenix humilis above is the P. humilis of Royle (see Royle, Illust. Bot. Him.), and not P. humilis Cav. Ic, which is equivalent to Chamaerops humilis of the Mediterranean region." (IF. W. Smith.) 21754 to 21757. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received January 3, 1908. 21754. Yellow seeded. 21755. Ogemaw. Extra early, brown seeded. 21756. Black seeded. 21757. Extra early, black seeded. 137 • JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 21758 to 21767, Rheum spp. 13 Rhubarb. From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim, director, Imperial Botanic Garden. Received January 6, 1908. 21758. Rheum rhaponticum L. Queen Victoria. 21759. Rheum undulatum L. 21760. Rheum rhaponticum L. 21761. Rheum palmatum tanguticum Maxim. 21762. Rheum palmatum L. Red flowered. 21763. Rheum australe Don. 21764. Rheum compactum L. 21765. Rheum palmatum atropurpureum. 21766. Rheum moorcroftiaxi m Royle. 21767. Rheum acuminatum Hook. f. & Thomas. 21768 and 21769. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa* From Bassorah, Persian Gulf. Purchased from Mr. H. P. Chalk, agent for the Hills Brothers Company, New York. Received January 7, 1908. Arabian alfalfa or Jet. 21768. Seed from unirrigated plants. 21769. Seed from irrigated plants. 21770 to 21778. From French Guinea. Presented by M. Aug. Chevalier, 03 Rue de Buffon, Paris. France. Received January 10, 1908. 21770. IPOMOEA BATATAS (L.) Poil\ 21771. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir. 21772. Ipomoea batatas (L.) Poir. 21773. Ctusus sp. 21774. Coleus sp. 21775. Dioscorea bulbieera L. 21776. Musa sp. Banana. 21777. Xanthosoma sagittaefolium (L.) Schott. Yautia. White. 21778. Xanthosoma sagittaefolium (L.) Schott. Yautia. Rose. 21779. Citrus xobilis X vulgaris. From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist. Sweet potato. Sweet potato. Sweet potato. Received January 9, 1908. " Fruit large, mediocre, colored. 21780 to 21782. (Trabut.) From Ichang, Hupeh. China. Secured by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department. Received January, 1908. 14 SEEDS AM. PLANTS IMPORTED. 21780 to 21782 Continued. A collection of seeds, as follows: 21780. Cannabis bath \ L. Hemp. "(No. 128, Dec. 8, 1907.) Seeds <»r a particularly robusl form of this well-known hemp. This form of cannabis is commonly cultivated in association with maize by peasants and farmers on the mountains north ;ind south of [chang :it altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. The plants v;iry from <'» to 1L» foot, and the lower pari of the stem is often 4 inches in circumference. "This plant is cultivated exclusively for the oil which is expressed from the seeds after grinding and steaming in the ordinary Chinese way. This oil is used for illuminating purposes and is valued on accounl of its noncongealing in the coldest of weather. The stems are used for fuel, though ;i little fiber is occasionally used for making sundries for local use. •• It is the Tung ma (cold hemp) of these parts." ( Wilson.) 21781. ACTINIDLA CHINENSIS Planch. Yang-taw. "(No. 347, Dec. 8, 1907.) A robust climber, 10 to 30 feet high; leaves and young shoots covered with bright crimson villous hairs. Flowers unisexual or hermaphrodite, buff-yellow to white, fragrant, 1 to 1£ inches across, produced in great profusion. Fruits abundantly pro- duced, ovoid to globose, 1 to 24 inches long, 1 to li inches across, epicarp membranous, russet-brown, more or less clothed with villous hairs. Flesh green, of most excellent flavor, to my palate akin to that of the common gooseberry but tempered with a flavor peculiarly its own. "The plant is common in thickets and margins of woods from 3,000 to 4,000 feet high in western Hupeh and Szechuam Also known from the Hushan Mountains in Kiangsi Province and from Fokien. "The plant is highly ornamental, either in foliage or in flower. The fruits are excellent for either dessert or making into preserves. " Introduced by me to the nurseries of Veitch & Sons, of Chelsea, Lon- don, and quite hardy in England. •"Local native name, Yang tao (straw r berry peach)," (Wilson.) 21782. Eucommia ulmoides Oliver. Tu-chung. "(No. 383, Dec. 8, 1907.) Tree 25 to 40 feet by 1* to 4 feet. Culti- vated in western Hupeh and Szechuan at altitudes between 1.000 and 4,500 feet. The tree is valued for its bark, which constitutes the native drug Tu-chung. The bark, leaves, and fruit contain silky, elastic fibers composed largely of a caoutchouc-like substance akin to balata. As a rubber-producing plant, however, the plant has little value. •' Eucommia was introduced from China into France by Vilmorin and into England by myself. In both countries it has proved quite hardy. In Algiers and parts of Tonking this tree has been experimentally planted by the French as a rubber-producing tree. "The medicine Tu-chung is valued as a tonic and mild aphrodisiac. "The customs' valuation here is: First quality, 30 taels per picul; second quality, 20 taels per picul ; third quality, 10 taels per picul." ( Wilson. ) 21783. Bat hinia picta (H. B. K.) DC. From Miami, Fla. Grown in 1907 at the Subtropical Laboratory and Gar- den from seed presented by Mr. J. C. Harvey, Sanborn, Vera Cruz, Mexico; distributed from Subtropical Laboratory and Garden. "An unarmed shrub with nearly orbicular leaves, about 3| inches long, and solitary terminal racemes, 2 to 3 inches long, of white flowers spotted with red." (W. F. Wight.) 21784 to 21805. From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superintend- ent, Royal Botanic Gardens. Received January 10, 1908. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 15 21784 to 21805— Continued. A collection of seeds, as follows: 21784. Cicer abietinum L. White seeded. 21785. ClCEB ABIETINUM L. Clay seeded. 21786. Cicer abietinum L. Phaseolus radiatus L. Phaseolus radiatus L. Phaseolus radiatus L. Phaseolus pilosus H. B. K. Vigna sesquipedalis ( L. ) W. F. Wight. 21787. 21788. 21789. 21790. 21791. Lobia. 21792. Chick-pea. Chick-pea. Chick-pea. Mung bean. Mung bean. Mung bean. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp. Red podded. 21793. Vigna ungutculata (L. ) Walp. White. 21794. Pisum sativum L. White. 21795. Pisum sativum L. Lathybus Sp. Sesban bispinosa (Jacq. ) Steud. Jacq. ) Lagenabia vulgabis Ser. Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. Cabica papaya L. Benincasa cebifeba Savi. Cucumis sativus L. ( Iucumis melo L. Cucubbita pepo L. 21796. 21797. 21798. 21799. 21800. 21801. 21802. 21803. 21804. 21805. Catjang. Cowpea. Pea. Pea. (Aeschynomene pispinosa Gourd. ClTBULLUS VULGABIS Sclirad. 21806. Raphanus sativus L. Papaw. Wax gourd. Cucumber. Muskmelon. Pumpkin. Apple-seeded watermelon. Radish. From Macassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Wiebe P. de Jong, American consular agent. Received January C>, 190S. 21807. Axdeopogox sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorghum. From Descanso, Cal. Presented by Mr. E. P. St. John. Received January 9, 1908. "Roosevelt's Forty-Four. A 'sport' selected from a field of Amber sorghum in 1905. Is a heavy stooler ; lacks in sweetness, but has good fodder." (St. John.) 21808 and 21809. From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. C. L. Legat, Conservator of Forests, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received January 14. 1908. LO« IB SEEDS AND PLANTS I M PORTED. 21808 and 21809 Continued. 21808. BOLUSANTHUS 8PECI08US (BolllS) I In in is. •■ This is .-in exceptionally beautiful tree, probably the handsomest native species we bave. n should thrive well in any region where oranges gro^ .'" i /.' gat. i 21809. 'I'i;m ii ii i \ i \i i i n \ Vnhl. I'ii-iii Lower Umzimkulu, Natal. Collected by .Miss Reld, September, L907. • - .\ fine shade t r» *« * for comparatively Crostless regions." {Legat.) 21810. Citrus nobilis Lour. Tangerine. From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. J. K. Huffaker, Brook- Qeld, Mo. Rec dved January 1<;, 1908. "Seeds of the 'Golden orange,' so called by the Americans, and 'Honey orange 1 by the Chinese. The peel is quite loose, and sections easily separated, tender, very rich, juicy, and sweet." (Huffaker.) 21812. Cydonia japonica (Thunb.) Pers. Japanese quince. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, D. D. Received January L5, 1908. ••Seeds of ;i very large native quince." (Farnham.) 21813 to 21817. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Macassar, Celebes, Dutch East Indies. Presented by Mr. Wiebe I*. de Jong, American consular agent. Received January c>, 1908. 21813. Cream. 21816. Clay. 21814. Whippoorwill. 21817. Black. 21815. Black-Eye. 21818. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. From Paris. France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received January IT, 190S. Ito San. Called by the French, Yellow Etampes. 21819. Pintjs gekardiaxa Wall. Chilgoza pine. From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Received from Lieut. Col. G. C. French, I. A., political agent in Zhoh, through Prof. E. P. Stebbing, imperial forest zoologist to the Government of India, Calcutta, India, January 14, 1908. "The Chilgoza pine, which bears an edible seed, is a moderate-sized tree confined in its native habitat to the inner dry and arid valleys of the northwest- ern Himalayas, from Kunawar westward, and in Gharwal. It is found in isolated areas of not great extent, and generally at altitudes between 6,000 and 12,000 feet. The trees are seen at their best at an elevation of about 8,000 feet, where they reach a height of 70 to 85 feet, with a girth of 9 to 12 feet. The species is quite hardy, as in a part of its range it often grows on what appears to be solid limestone rock, enduring high winds and severe win- ters with heavy snowfalls. The precipitation in the Chilgoza region is mostly in the form of snow and is only about 8 inches per annum. "The chief product of this tree is the edible seed, nearly an inch in length, contained in the cones. The seeds are very nutritious and agreeable in flavor; they form a staple food of the inhabitants of Kunawar. A full-sized cone yields over 100 seeds, and each tree produces 15 to 25 cones." (From letter of Consul-General Michael, March 21, 1907, and Forest Bulletin No. 7, 1906, by Mr. E. P. Stebbing, of India Forest Department.) "This tree is also common in northern Afghanistan." (W. F. W if/lit.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 17 21820. Xiphagrostis condensates (Hack.) W. F. Wight. (Mis- CAXTHUS COXDEXSATUS Hack.) From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com- pany. Received January 18, 1908. (For description see No. 10524.1 21823. Lansium domestxcum Jack. Doekoe. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon. Received January 6, 1908. Philippine local name Lanzon; Java name Doekoe. " I have met it more or less widely throughout the archipelago, but, so far as I know, it only fruits abundantly and well in Laguna Province, Luzon, and in widely remote Jolo. "Fruits should become thoroughly mature before picking; those commonly found in the markets are picked when immature. I have sent ripe fruits from Manila to Yokohama (eleven days) and green ones to Honolulu (twenty-one days) successfully." (Lyon.) 21824 and 21825. From Hokkaido, Japan. Presented by Mr. K. Hashimoto, Kuchchau Agri- cultural Society, Abutagun. Received January 14. 1908. 21824. Phaseoltjs axgularis (Willd.) W. F. Wight. (Dolichos an- gularis Willd. ) Adzuki bean. Red. "Used in making ari." {Hashimoto.) 21825. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Amherst (?). "Used in the manufacture of 'soy,' ' iniso,' ' tifu,' etc." (Hashimoto.) 21826. Xaxthosoma sagittaefoeium (L.) Schott. Yautia. From Georgetown. British Guiana. Presented by Mr. Donald Mitchell, American vice and deputy consul, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received September 4, 1906. " The tubers of this variety were mingled with those of No. 19149, but when grown proved to be distinct from any other variety of yautia (?^ in the collec- tion." ^ (Barrett.) 21827. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Chinook, Mont. Purchased from Mr. F. G. Cooper. Received Janu- ary 22, 1908. Grimm. 21828 and 21829. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From the Sevier Valley, near Oasis. Utah. Purchased from Mr. A. F. Bliss. Deseret, Utah. Received January 22, 1908. 21828. First crop. 21829. Second crop. 21830 and 21831. Glycixe hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Hokkaido, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama, Japan. Received January 24, 190S. 21830. Butterball. Japanese name Akita. 21831. Japanese name Rumoi. 58392— Bull. 137—08 2 18 SEEDS AM> PLANTS IMPORTED. 21834 to 21836. Andropogon sorghi m (L.) Brot. Kafir. From Maiduguri, Bornu, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostologisl ;ni. 21317.) 21838. Tin ri < i m AKSTivr.M L. Wheat. Prom Vomero, Naples, Italy. Presented by Dr. C. Sprenger. Received January 28, 1908. " The kind of grain which is used for the straw-plaiting industry of Italy is Triticum aestivum var. crimeron, called commonly in Italian Grano Mar: nolo. "There are two undervarieties known, the Santa Flora and the Scmone, which are cultivated on poor, thin land. The seed is planted in the month of November and also in February, and sown very thickly. We pull it up when the ear begins to be formed." (Angiolo Puccl.) "The straw used in the plaiting industry is that of a special kind of very dwarf wheat: it is sown in November (in Italy). The straw is dried and after- wards blanched with sulphur. This blanched straw is the material used in all industries of this kind." (Sprenger.) 21860. Canarittm ltjzontcum (Blume) Gray. Pili nut. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. George A. Spooner, Pay Department, F. S. Army, Chicago, 111. Received January 25, 1008. " This nut is largely used in the Philippine Islands and East Indies for food. It is said that the flavor is finer when the meat is blanched and salted, after the manner in which salted almonds are prepared." (Ralph A. Gould.) 21861. Dimorphotheca spectabilis Schlechter. From Barberton, Transvaal. Presented by Mr. George Thorncroft. Re- ceived January 18, 1908. " Habitat : Grows on stony hills, altitude 6,000 feet. Flowers in September, with the first shower of rain. (We get no rain here from the end of March until August.) It is the handsomest of all our daisies." (Thorncroft.) " The plant grows 30 to 45 centimeters high and has bright purple rays about 2..~» centimeters long and a purple disk." {Schlechter.) 21862 and 21863. Spergt la arvensis L. Spurry. From Paris. France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received January 30, 1908. 21862. Corn or Common. 21863. Giant. 21864. Dioscorea decaisneana Carr. Yam. From Paris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. Received January 30, 1908. 21865. Coleus amboinicus Lour. • From Toco, Trinidad. Collected by Mr. (). \V. Barrett in October, 1907. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 19 21867. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Juab Valley, near Nephi, Utah. Purchased from Mr. Oliver Wilson. Received February 6, 1908. Dry-Land. 21868 and 21869. Axdropogox sorghum: (L.) Brot. Kafir. From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. B. Conner, season of 1907. 21868. Black-Hull. "Original selection made on farm of Mr. T. F. Moody, Canadian, Tex., in 1905, and grown in head-to-row plots at the Chillicothe Testing Station since that date." (Conner.) 21869. Black-Hull. " Original selection made on farm of Mr. Xoblett, Chillicothe, Tex., in 1905, and grown in head-to-row plots at the Chilli- cothe Testing Station since that date." {Conner.) 21870. Citrus decuman a (L.) Murr. Pomelo. From Amoy, China. Presented by Mr. W. H. Wallace, manager, Hongkong- Shanghai Bank. Received February 7, 1908. Amoy. " The Amoy pomelos are noted among Europeans and Americans along the coast of China for their excellent quality. According to Mr. Rea Haima, formerly of the consulate at Amoy, this variety is equal in quality to the best Florida-grown varieties with which he is familiar." (Fairchild.) 21871 to 21874. From Zichron-.Tacob, Caiffa, Palestine. Presented by Mr. A. Aaronsohn. Received October 30, 1907. 21871. Triticum dicoccum Schrank. Emmer. From above Medschoel escli-Schems. 21872. Triticum dicoccum Schrank. Emmer. From vicinity of Rahle, between Raschaya and Katana. Altitude about 1,500 meters. 21873. Triticum monococcum aegilopioides Asch. & G. From Rahle. 21874. Hordeum spontaneum C. Koch. From Mount Tabor. " Soil calcareous." (Aaronsohn.) 21875 to 21932. From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agri- cultural explorer for this Department, February 7, 1908. A miscellaneous collection of seeds and cuttings, as follows: 21875. Castanea sativa Mill. Chestnut. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 833a, Nov. 24, 1907.) A wild chestnut found growing here and there in big groves on the rocky moun- tain slopes. The burrs containing the nuts are extraordinarily spiny. This chestnut may grow in regions where there is a slight rainfall and be utilized as a foresting tree. Chinese name San U tse shu." (Meyer.) 21876. Quercus sp. From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 835a, Nov. 18, 1907.) Acorns of a chestnut oak, probably Quercus chinensis. Called by the Chinese Siang tse shu. They utilize the acorns for tanning and dyeing purposes, and also fatten hogs with them. It is a handsome tree, with long, serrated leaves, which remain on the tree for the greater part of the winter. Stands drought very well, but seems sensitive to great cold. May be of use as a foresting tree in the semiarid regions of the southwestern United States." (Meyer.) 137 20 SEEDS A.NH PLANTS IMPORTED. 21875 to 21932 Continued. 21877. JUG] \\s i:m,i\ SINENSIS C. DC. Walnut. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 836a, Nov. 24, L907.) A wild walnut found growing here and there between bowlders. The nuts are qoI as swiri as the cultivated varieties, bul otherwise there is Little difference, except thai 1 1 n * wild trees are not of ms vigorous ;i growth as the cultivated ones." < Meyer.) 21878. Malus baccata il,i Moench. Crab apple. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 837a, Dec. 2, L907.) A wild crab apple, the fruits of which are n<>t larger than green pens. An ex- cellent stock for all kinds of crab apples. Chinese oame San tin tse. Scions sent under NO. 183 (S. P. I. No. 21922)." (Meyer.) 21879. Malus sp. Crab apple. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 838a, Dec. 10, 1007.) A cultivated crab apple. Chinese name Get tang. Scions sent under No. 195 (S. 1*. I. No. 21927)." i Meyer.) 21880. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 839a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Seeds of a wild pear which grows here and there in big groves and assumes sometimes a large size, trunks 2 to 3 feet in diameter and 60 to 80 feet tall. May l»e utilized as grafting stock in northern regions. Scions sent under No. 184 (S. P. I. No. 21923)." (Meyer.). 21881. Celtis sp. Hackberry. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 851a, Nov. 24, 1907.) Probably Celtis bungeana. A small tree with rather broad leaves, growing in rocky locations. Of use in gardens and parks in rather dry regions." (Meyer.) 21882. Celtis sp. Hackberry. From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 852a, Nov. 30, 1907.) Probably Celtis bungeana. Apparently the same as the preceding num- ber (S. P. I. No. 21881)." (Meyer.) 21883. ( Fndetermined.) From mountains of North China. "(No. 866a. Nov. 18 to Dec. 2, 1907.) A low shrub, 1 to li feet high, flowering in early summer, with beautiful rosy flowers in short racemes ; very floriferous. Grows in dry, rocky locations, covering sometimes whole mountain slopes. Well fitted for rockeries or as a bedding shrub in gardens in dry regions. Chinese name Fan li hua. Sent from Manchuria under No. 402a (S. P. I. No. 20127)." (Meyer.) 21884. Lkspedeza sp. (?). From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 867a, Nov. 20, 1907.) Probably Lespedeza caraganae. A rare shrub, 4 to 5 feet tall, found growing in rocky and sandy locations. Seems to like some shade. May be of use in sandy, dry regions." (.Meyer.) 21885. Lkspedeza sp. From near Malanyu, Chihli, China. "(No. 868a, Nov. 29, 1907.) Probably Lesyedeza jiincea. A shrub forming many straight shoots, growing in sandy and rocky locations in the full sun. In Tsingtau it is extensively used for sand binding and for underwood in the Yemen gov- ernment parks and nurseries. Sent also from eastern Siberia under No. 564a (S. P. I. No. 20335)." (Meyer.) 21886. Lespedeza sp. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 869a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Seeds of a leguminous, perennial herb found growing on very dry and rocky mountain slopes, having many slender, semierect stems which spring up in a tuft: very small, trifoliate leaves. May be of value on dry lands as sheep fodder, though the seed capsules are spiny when dry." (Meyer.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 21 21875 to 21932— Continued. 21887. Lespedeza sp. From near Jehol, .Chihli, China. "(No. 807a, Dec. 5, 1907.) Seeds of a leguminous, perennial herb found growing along very dry banks. Ap- parently a variety of No. 869a (S. P. I. No. 21886), but'having much heavier and creeping stems, due perhaps to the location ; otherwise the same remarks apply." (Meyer.) 21888. (Undetermined.) From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 871a, Nov. 20, 1907.) An al- falfa-like plant. A leguminous, perennial herb growing in very dry and rocky places, throwing up a tuft of many slender, though very erect stems; small, trifoliate leaves and small racemes of very small, whitish flowers. Height 2* to 3 feet. May be of value on dry land as a food for cattle." (Meyer.) 21889. Falcata japonica Oliver. From mountains near Santchako, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 872a, Dec. 1, 1907.) Seeds of a Leguminosae of twining habit, similar to Xo. 617a (S. P. I. Xo. 20386). Of use as a fodder plant on land which is overrun with scrub, so as to give this bean support." (Meyer.) 21890. Incarvillea sinensis Lam. From near Shinglungtang, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 874a, Dec. 4, 1907.) An herbaceous annual, bearing large, rose-red flowers in terminal ra- cemes ; finely pinnatified leaves. Crows from 2 to 4 feet tall, often seen along new railroad embankments in Shansi. The leaves and stems are used by the Chinese as medicine, applied externally, when they have cold or rheumatism in their legs or knee joints." (Meyer.) 21891. (Undetermined.) From near Shinglungtang, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 879a, Dec. 5, 1907.) An herbaceous, annual Labiate with bluish flowers containing a volatile perfume, like menthol : may be useful for extraction of this perfume. The Chinese use the plant medicinally for colds in the head, and it does clear when snuffed up through the nostrils in case of a cold. Seems to come close to the North American Pyenanthemum linifolium in contain- ing so much menthol-like scent." (Meyer.) 21892. Artemisia annua L. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 885a, Oct. 7, 1907.) A biennial herb used for grafting large-flowered chrysanthemums upon when it throws up its flowering stem in the second year. Chinese name Yu hou." (Meyer.) 21893. Chrysanthemum stipulaceum Moench. (Chrysanthemum sinense Sabine, 1825.) (Anthemis stipulacea Moench, 1802.) Chrysanthemum. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(Xo. SS6a, Nov. 19, 1907.) Seeds of the original type of chrysanthemum, from which most of the cultivated ones have been derived ; flowers vary in color from pure white to purple. Deserves to be naturalized as a wild flower in rocky localities. Used medicinally by the Chinese (like tea, when suffering from a cold). Chinese name Hsu Uua" (Meyer.) 21894. Chrysanthemum indicum L. Chrysanthemum. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 887a, Nov. 19, 1907.) An origi- nal type of chrysanthemum, from which probably the yellow varieties of cultivated chrysanthemums have been derived. Always yellow, though there is a slight variation in its shading. Used as a medicine by the Chinese, like the preceding number (S. P. I. Xo. 21893)." (Meyer.) 21895. Eragrostis sp. From Tungling, Chihli, China. "(Xo. SSSa, Nov. 29, 1907.) An uncom- mon, graceful grass growing from 2h to 3 feet tall; found along dry ditches." (Meyer.) 137 22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 21875 to 21932 Continued. 21896. AlM.M'IM I I.A WOMAIA Stelld. Prom Tungling, Chihli, China. "(No. 889a, Nov. 29, 1907.) A tall, course irr.-i^s. :; t<> 5 feel tall, found growing here and there in large masses; of ;i spread-out growth. -May lie of use as a fodder .u r rass." i .)h u< r. i 21897. A.NDBOPOGON isciiai \t r \t L. From Tungling, Chihli, china. -(No. 890a, Nov. 20, 1007.) A medium tall grass growing here and there on level stretches in large quantities." i \l< yer.) 21898. SPODIOPOGON simmers Trin. From Tungling, Chihli, China. "(No. 891a, Nov. 20, 1007.) A rare, \fiy tall grass, ('» to 7 feet high, growing in solitary clumps." {Meyer.) 21899. Pennisetum compbessum R. Br. From near Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 892a, Nov. 30, 1007.) Seed (.f a rare grass growing in heavy flumps here and there along water courses." {Meyer.) 21900. Pennisetum flaccidum Griseb. From near Lanshang, Chihli. China. "(No. 803a, Dec. 3, 1007.) A low grass, \l to 2 feet high, growing in vast quantities on sandy, level stretches." (Meyer.) 21901. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. S04a, Nov. 21, 1007.) A strange bean used as a vegetable." (Meyer.) 21902. Cucurbita pepo L. Pumpkin. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. S05a, Nov., 1007.) A large pumpkin, used as a vegetable when boiled; also baked in the oven entire and used then as a delicatesse." {Meyer.) 21903. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 806a, Nov. 21, 1907.) Said to be a white-meated watermelon of very good taste." {Meyer.) 21904. Citrus sp. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 897a, Dec. 24. 1007.) A large- fruited citrus, the fruits of which are sold as room perfumers. The meat is very bitter and sour and scarcely edible." {Meyer.) 21905. Citrus limonum Risso. Lemon. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 898a, Dec. 24, 1007.) A large, very juicy lemon, not too sour ; the fruits are almost seedless and have a very thin rind. Purchased on the street." (Meyer.) 21906. Celosia argentea L. Cockscomb. From Tsuichiaehuang, Shantung, China. "(No. 900a, Nov.. 1007.) A variety of cockscomb said to grow in a globular head ; very rare. Sent to me by Rev. A. C. Moule, of Taian, Shantung." {Meyer.) 21907. Yitis sp. From Pangshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 153, Nov. 20, 1007.) A Yitis bearing large, deeply lobed leaves and small clusters of bluish white ber- ries. Crows in dry, rocky situations. May be of use as a cover plant for large rockeries or for planting on terraces, where the branches may hang down so as to create a better effect." ( Meyep.) 21908. Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Dippel. Peach. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 154. Nov. 30, 1007.) A variety found growing in very dry and exposed places. Of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions. Also an excellent stock for apparently all of the stone fruits." (Meyer.) 137 January l to march 31, 1908. 23 21875 to 21932— Continued. 21909. Berberis sp. Barberry. From Pangshan, Cliilili, China. "(No. 160, Nov. 20, 1907.) Probably Berberis chinensis. A low-growing barberry of a very spreading habit. Seems to be able to withstand drought extraordinarily well. Not highly ornamental, but may be of use for planting on very sterile and dry soils. The scarlet berries seem to remain a long time upon the shoots, and for this reason it may be found useful as a winter ornamental bush.*' {Meyer.) 21910. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 161, Nov. 21. 1907.) A very rare, delicious persimmon called Siang sJti tse. Of medium size. 2 to .'! inches in diameter, flat, but not having a circular incision; of orange-red color: very thin skinned: has generally 3 to G seeds in its fruits: is of very sweet and fresh taste. Only one tree known to exist, that being near an old temple. Is not a shipper, but can be kept until February when handled carefully." (Meyer.) 21911. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Pangshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 160, Nov. 23. 1907.) A round, hard pear of medium size. Has a high red blush and looks strikingly like an apple. Chinese name Hoik/ li. meaning red pear. Can be kept until early summer." (Meyer.) 21912. Pyres chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Pangshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 167, Nov. 23, 1907.) A small pear of canary-yellow color: egg shaped with a long peduncle: hard meated, but very sweet and juicy; a good keeper. Chinese name .1//' li, meaning honey pear." {Meyer.) 21913. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Pangshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 168, Nov. 23, 1907.) A hard, round, apple-shaped pear of a russet color: of rather coarse texture: a good keeper and shipper. May be good for cooking purposes. Chinese name Tang li." {Meyer.) 21914. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 169, Nov. 23. 1907.) A hard but juicy pear of medium size, barrel shaped, and of a pale straw-yellow color. A very good keeper and shipper. Chinese name Ma li." (Meyer.) 21915. AIalus sp. Crab apple. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 170, Nov. 23, 1907.) A sweet, white crab apple of flat shape, like the saucer peach ; a rare variety : does not keep well. Chinese name 8a Icua" {Meyer.) 21916. AIalus sp. Crab apple. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 171, Nov. 23, 1907.) A sour, red crab apple of flat shape, like the saucer peach. A rare local variety and like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 21915) does not keep well. Chinese name Ly tse." {Meyer.) 21917. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 175, Nov. 23, 1907.) A very thrifty growing pear, said to be a variety of No. 169 (S. P. I. No. 21914). Not named, however. All of these pears look more like apples than like pears so far as habits and general looks are concerned. The bark on the tree is smooth and on the younger branches even shining so as to absorb a minimum of heat during the winter and spring. These retard- ing qualities may be of much value in breeding experiments." {Meyer.) 21918. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Tungling, Chihli, China. "(No. 177, Nov. 29, 1907.) A very thrifty form of the wild pear, used everywhere in the north as a grafting stock for the cultivated varieties of pears."' {Meyer.) 137 ^4 SEEDS AM' P I- A NTS [MPOBTED. 21875to21932 Continued. 21919. Rhododi ndron sp. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 180, Dec. 2, 1907.) Prob- ably Rhododendron micranthum. A small-leaved, semi-evergreen hush bearing small clusters <>f yellowish white flowers in early summer, is always found growing at elevations from 3,000 to 8,000 feet." (Meyer.) 21920. CJLMUS sp. Elm. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 181, Qec. 2, L907.) An elm growing i«> i»«- .-i tall tree, bearing broad leaves. The trees when young have corky wings nil along their branches, which makes them look striking. Seems t<> thrive besl in somewhal moist soil.'" i Meyer.) 21921. Crataegus pinnat \ Bunge. Hawthorn. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 182, I ><•<•. ^, 1907.) A very hardy hawthorn with glistening white twigs; may he of use as a fence plant in semiarid regions." {Meyer.) 21922. Malts sp. Crab apple. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 183, Dec. 2, 1007.) The very hardy, small-fruited crab apple, upon which the Chinese grafl their improved forms of crab apples. Chinese name San I'm tse." (Meyer.) 21923. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Shinglungshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 184, Dee. 2, 1007.) The fruits of these wild pear trees become edible after the heavy frosts, but are not particularly fine; the wood, though, is much wanted for the manufacture of printing hlocks and for comb making. The trees might he .mown in parks as ornamental, hardy trees. Planted in a clump they are very effective." (Meyer.) 21924. Prunus tomentosa Thimh. (?). Cherry- From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 186, Dec. 3, 1007.) The wild hush cherry. A very hardy shrub of dense, bushy habit. May be of use in parks and gardens - m semiarid regions. Can be propagated by budding on Amygdalus davidiana and by division, layering, and sowing. Chinese name Shan ping fan." (Meyer.) 21925. Hydrangea sp. From near Tungying. Chihli, China. "(No. 187, Dec. 4, 1007.) A tall, bushy hydrangea, bearing many umbels of apparently white flowers. A rare shrub, found (only twice) in rocky locations along a water course." {Meyer.) 21926. Rhododendron sp. From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 180, Dec. 4, 1007.) A tall, bushy rhododendron, perfectly deciduous, bearing medium-sized clusters of lilac flowers in early summer. Of use as a shrub in rockeries. Grows apparently between 4,000 and 7,000 feet elevation." (Meyer.) 21927. Malus sp. Crab apple. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 105, Dec. 10, 1007.) Chinese name Get tang. The fruits are as large as good-sized cherries, of dark red color with a bluish tinge. Of a very fresh, soui taste and make good preserves. Are grafted upon the wild crab apple. They seem to be able to withstand drought and extremes in temperature very well." (Meyer.) 21928. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 106, Dec. 10, 1007.) A medium- sized pear of pale yellow color and of soft, melting meat. Can be kept quite a while when handled carefully. Is a rare local variety. Chinese name Pet soo IV (Meyer.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 25 21875 to 21932— Continued. 21929. Pyrus chinensis Lincll. Pear. From Jeliol, Chihli, China. "(No. 197, Dec. 10, 1907.) A remarkable pear, being flat apple-shaped, of green-yellowish color; hard until spring, when it becomes melting; has a peculiar sour taste. Makes excellent preserves for use with game or fowl. Chinese name Ta suan li, meaning large, sour pear." {Meyer.) 21930. Pyrus sp. Pear. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 198, Dec. 10, 1907.) A medium- sized pear; hard, but juicy and sweet; dark canary-yellow colored. A good keeper. A rare local variety. Chinese name Ten li" (Meyer.) 21931. Pyrus sp. Pear. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 199, Dec. 10, 1907.) A small-sized pear of apple shape ; has soft, melting meat with an agreeable tart flavor ; of yellow color, with rosy red blush. Not anything extra. Chinese name Guarr li." (Meyer.) 21932. Ulmus davidiana Planch. Elm. From near Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 201, Dec. 11, 1907.) An elm growing to be a medium-sized tree with a round, spread-out head ; when young has two corky wings along its young branches ; is not a common tree at all. Grows in very dry and exposed localities. May be of use as a park and garden tree in the cold- wintered, semiarid regions of the United States." (Meyer.) 21933. Dioscorea sp. Yam. From Manila. P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received February 1], 1908. " It is entirely devoid of the gumminess so prized by the natives in snch yams as ' Name ' and ' Tugui.' " (Lyon.) "Raspberry. This is a variety native to the virgin forests of Luzon and is never seen in cultivation on account of the difficulty of keeping the roots through the long dry season." (Barrett.) 21934. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp. Catjang. From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by the Department of Agriculture. Received January 20, 1908. Upright. " This pea is the most upright of any of the varieties originally from India. This same pea was received in 1902, as Agros. No. 1488, from New South Wales, they having received it from India in 1901." {Nielsen.) 21935. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Puno, Peru, near Lake Titicaca. Presented by Prof. Alberto L. Gadea, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received December, 1907. Andean. "(P. L. H. No. 3262.) Grown at an altitude of 12,540 feet, 1907 crop." (Brand.) 21936. Andropogox sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorgo. From Guymon, Okla. Presented by Mr. A. L. Johnson, through Mr. C. R. Ball, agronomist. Sorghum Investigations of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Received February 7, 1908. Gooseneck. (?) "Mexican Turfless. I have grown this variety one year in Texas and one year in Oklahoma ; it came originally from Mexico and was so named because of its Mexican origin and the fact that it does not turf or clod the ground as other varieties do. It is very leafy, an abundant stooler, and reaches a height of 4.5 feet under my conditions."' (Johnson.) 1 Q7 26 SEEDS AND plants IMPORTED. 21937. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kafir. From Chillicothe, Tex. Grown by Mr. A. R. Conner, at the Chillicothe Testing Station, season of L907. Black-Hull. "(Agros. No. L700.) GrowD as a selection since L905 at Chilli- cothe, Tex., by Mr. A. B. Conner. Original *<>(h\ from Bomen, New South Wales. Australia, presented by Mr. G. Maurice McK£own, manager, Wagga Experiment Farm; received June 15, i ( .x».">. Numbered February 11, 1908, for convenience in keeping records." {Conner,) 21938. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From near Excelsior, Minn. Received through Mr. A. B. Lyman, February 6, 1908. Grimm. ( Jrop of 1907. 21939 to 21941. From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department oC Agriculture. Received February 10, 1908. 21939. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat. Havemann. 21940. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kafir. Red. (No. 5.) 21941. Axdropogon sorghum ( L. ) Brot. Sorghum. White dnrra. From the Kabyle Country, Algeria, April, 1907. 21942. Astragalus sinicus L. From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company. Received February 10, 1908. Giant. 21943. Cephalostachyum pergracile Munro. Bamboo. From Northern Circle, U. B., India. Presented by Mr. J. Copeland, Con- servator of Forests, through the Chief Conservator of Forests, Burma. Received February 15, 1908. (See No. 21236 for description.) 21944. Vicia sativa L. Common vetch. From Pullman, Wash. Grown by Mr. W. M. Evans in 1907. Received December, 1908. " The above was grown from seed of C. V. P. No. 0449, which was originally picked out of rye from Fair Oaks, Cal." (Nielsen.) 21945. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Sextorp, Nebr. Purchased from Mr. Lewis Brott. Received Feb- ruary 15, 1908. Dry-Land. "This seed was grown on the high plains of western Nebraska for about twelve years. This strain is promising on account of its drought and cold resisting qualities. Crop of 1907. No hay crop is taken off when it is desired to produce seed." (Brand.) 21946 to 21955. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De- partment of Agriculture. Received February 11, 1908. 21946. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. " Zwarte kadelee" 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 27 21946 to 21955— Continued. 21947 to 21950. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth bean. 21947. "Katj.'Ieda." 21949. "Katj: Ypit id jo." 21948. "Katj: Ypit." 21950. "Katj: Ypit poetih." 21951 to 21953. Stizolobium capitatum (Roxb.) Kuiitze. 21951. Black-seeded variety. 21953. " Bengoek item." 21952. "Bengoek poetih." 21954. Stizolobium hirsutum (Wight & Am.) Kuntze. 21955. Stizolobium capitatum (Roxb.) Kuntze. 21956. Axaxas SATivrs Schult. f. Pineapple. From Quito, Ecuador. Presented by Hon. W. C. Fox, American minister. Received December 7, 1907. Guayaquil. (?) "This plant is undoubtedly the so-called Guayaquil variety, although its exact habitat is ' El Milagro,' about 30 miles inland from Guaya- quil. The Guayaquil is undoubtedly the finest pineapple I have ever tasted." {Fox.) 21957. Phragmites karka (Retz.) Trin. From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Capt. A. T. Gage, superin- tendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received February 13, 1908. "A grass very similar to Phragmites com munis, but larger. Watt, Dictionary of Economic Products of India, vol. (>. p. 216, 1892, states that the stems are 8 to 12 feet high and are used tor making baskets, chairs, hurdles, screens, and the tubes of ' hukahs.' Roxburgh, Flora of India, vol. 1, p, 348, 1832, states that the common Durma mats of Bengal are made of the stalks split open. Watt also says that according to Stewar a fiber is extracted from the upper part of the stems, and according to Atkinson the fiber of the flower stalks is manufactured into rope in the Kumaon Bhabar. Useful Plants of Japan, pub- lished by the Agricultural Society of Japan, 1895, p. 223, states that the grass is planted in water sides to protect mud from being washed away by waves, and that its young shoots are edible. Those produced in Udini village, of the Province of Setsu, are called Udono-yeshi and are very famous for their large and long stalks. •'Names in India: Hindu name, Narkul; Bengal name, Nal; Kumaon names. Karka. Xal, Khaila. Japanese names: Jositake, Joosk or Sinagosa, Josi, Yoshi, Ashi." (W. F. Wight.) 21958. Panicum maximum Jacq. Guinea grass. From Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. Presented by Prof. II. Benton, chief, Department of Agriculture, through M. C. V. Piper. Received February 13, 1908. 21959. Berberis vulgaris japoxica Kegel. From Jamaica Plain, Mass. Presented by Prof. C. S. Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum. Received February IT, 1908. For experiments in the breeding of barberries. 21960. Quercus cornea Lour. From Hongkong, China. Presented by Mr. S. T. Dunn, superintendent. Botanical and Forestry Department. Received February 20, 1908. (See No. 10633 for description.) 137 28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 21961. Panic i m plantagineum Link. From Biloxi, Miss. Grown by Prof. S. M. Tracy, season of 1907. Received January, 1908. •• Seed from a single plant growing with No. 19158, Natal grass, at Biloxi, Miss, a very promising grass for thai locality." (Piper.) 21962. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Mecca, Cal. Presented by Mr. E. Brauckman, through Mr. J. M. Westgate. Received February 20, 1908. " Seed from Arabian alfalfa. No. 12992, supposedly crossed with ordinary alfalfa which was grown alongside of it." (Westgate.) 21963 and 21964. From Guatemala. Collected by Prof. TV. A. Kellerman, Ohio State Univer- sity. Columbus, Ohio. Presented through Dr. J. N. Rose, of the United States National Museum, Washington, D. C. Received February 20, 1908. 21963. Dahlia imperialis Roezl. "(Kellerman's No. 7072; Rose's No. 08/17.) Plants of this species found growing 18 feet high." {Kellerman.) 21964. Beaucarnea guatemalensis Rose. "(Kellerman's No. 7029; Rose's No. 08/1G.) Tree G to 12 meters high, with a thickened bulbous base abruptly tapering into a slender stem 5 to 8 centimeters in diameter ; the swollen base covered with corky bark 6 centimeters thick; upper part of stem smooth, with very thin bark; leaves numerous, slightly roughened on both surfaces, clustered at the top as in the common cultivated Beaucarneas, erect (?), broad at base (40 to 50 millimeters), 10 to 15 millimeters broad above the base and gradually tapering upward into a long filiform top 60 to 80 centimeters long, the margin entire: the male inflorescence an open pani- cle, 60 to 90 centimeters long; female inflorescence not seen; fruit 15 millimeters long, strongly three winged; wings thin, 4 to 5 millimeters broad. " Collected halfway up the side of the Sierra de las Minas, opposite El Rancho, Guatemala. April 10, 1905 (Kellerman's No. 4320). "This species belongs with B. inermis and B. pliabilis, but the fruit is broader winged than the former and the leaves are broader than in the latter." (Rose.) 21965. Trichilia emetica Vahl. From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agricul- ture. Received February 24, 1908. " This is one of our most ornamental evergreen shade trees, yielding an oil known as ' Maawa.' of which I understand there is some export from Portu- guese East Africa to Marseille." (Dary.) 21966. Chayota edulis Jacq. Chayote. From St. Rose, La. Presented by Mr. Henrv McCall. .Received February 24, 1908. "A large, smooth, light green and very prolific variety raised in Louisiana, but original source unknown. To be distributed to growers in the South with the object of encouraging its culture for the market." (Fiseher.) 21967 to 22023. From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. F. N. Meyer, agricul- tural explorer for this Department, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February 12, 1908. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 29 2 1 967 to 22023— Continued. A collection of seeds, as follows: 21967. Cabagana chamlagu Lam. (?). From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 766a, Sept. 22, 1007.) A shrub growing to he 6 to 10 feet tall, hearing small pinnate leaves, quite spiny, said to he loaded with yellow flowers in spring. Chinese name Kuei tsi ching. Used as a hedge plant, and as such may be utilized in the more arid regions of the United States, as it stands drought remark- ably well." < Meyer. ) 21968. CtLeditsia hetebophyixa Bunge. From Lungtung, Shantung. China. "(No. 707a, Sept. 2r>, 1007.) Chinese name San tsao ko. A very spiny shrub or small tree growing in dry. rocky localities. .May serve as a hedge plant in the southwestern regions Of the United States." (Meyer.) 21969. Ajlbizzia sp. From near Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 70Sa, Sept., 1007.) Chinese name Pai finny shu. A small ornamental tree, with finely pinnated leaves and flowers with pale pink stamens. Not very common. When old makes the same impression as the yellow locust. Rohinia pseudacaeia." (Meyer.) 21970. Pista( ia CHINENSIS linage. Pistache. From Shantung Province, China. "(No. 769a, Sept. 10, 1007.) Chinese name Huang lien tsun. A very ornamental, graceful-growing tree which will be appreciated in the mild-wintered regions of the I nited States. Grows to a great age. The Chinese express out of the seeds an oil for burning purposes." (Meyer.) 21971. Counts macrophylla Wall. From Lungtung. Shantung, China. "(No. 770a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A medium-sized tree, loaded at time of collecting with soapy, dark green berries, which art' utilized by the Chinese for cil production, this oil being burned in lamps." (Meyer.) 21972. Celtis sp. Hackberry. From Lungtung, Shantung. China. "(No. 771a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A small-leaved Celtis, growing in rocky situations. Attains only a small size when growing wild : if planted and cared for, however, seems to grow much larger." (Meyer.) 21973. Koelreuteria rAXicrLATA Laxm. Varnish tree. From Lungtung. Shantung. China. "(No. 772a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A variety of the bladderpod tree with much larger leaves than the ordi- nary variety. The young dried shoots with foliage left on them are used by the Chinese as a green dye." (Meyer.) 21974. Vibubnum sp. From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 773a. Sept. 25, 1007.) A rather large leaved Viburnum, bearing black berries in fall. Probably the same as Nos. 300a and 301a (S. P. I. N'os. 20115 and 20116). Of use as an ornamental park shrub." (Meyer.) 21975. Viburnum sp. From near Taichingkong temple. Shantung. China. "(No. 774a, Aug. 10, 1007.) A small-leaved Viburnum, bearing red berries. Apparently a very rare shrub : only one specimen seen in all the mountains. Of use as a small shrub in gardens and parks.'" (Meyer.) 21976. Vitex incisa Lam. From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 775a, Sept. 25. 1007.) A sage which may prove to be a good plant for the arid Southwestern States. It is able to resist alkali remarkably well. The Chinese use it here and there for basketry manufacture, taking the annual shoots 137 30 SEEDS A.ND PLANTS IMPORTED. 21967 to 22023— Continued. t'<>v this purpose. 1 1 has pretty blue flowers and is diligently visited by all kinds of bees, and as such mighl be grown in gardens as a semi- ornamental shrub and as a honey plant. When left alone, grows 20 feet tall." (Meyer.) 21977. Pteroceltis tatabinowii Maxim. From Tuyung, Shantung, China. "(No. 77<5a. Sept. 2.",, 1007.) A large tree having a scaly whitish hark and small leaves." [Meyer.) 21978. Rhamnus sp. From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 777a. Sept. 2.". 1007.) A shrubby Rhamnus with very small leaves, bearing black Perries in fall. Branches, quite spiny. Of use as a hedu r e plant in rocky situations." (Meyer.) 21979. Vitis sp. Grape. From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 770a, Sept. 18, 1007.) Chinese name. Ya pu tao. Bought on the market in Boshan; has small black berries, rather sour; grows wild here and there in the mountains. A good wine can be made from the berries, but a good wine from a Chinese point of view. Can be utilized as a stock in rather arid regions." ( Meyer. ) 21980. Vitis sp. Grape. From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 780a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A rare wild grape bearing small clusters of black berries, which are quite sweet. Leaves deeply incised.*' ( Meyer.) 21981. Vitis sp. Grape. From Lungtung, Shangtung, China. "(No. 781a, Sept. 25, 1007.) A wild grape, probably Vitis labrusca. A vigorous grower, overgrowing here and there whole trees and shrubs." (Meyer.) 21982. Pyrus betueaefolia Bunge. From near Mongtehou, Chihli (?), China. "(No. 782a, Oct. 2, 1007.) A wild pear. Chinese name Tu li or Do li. Bears fruits not larger than irreen peas. Is used all over the country as a stock on which to graft pears: the Chinese claim it can be slipped very easily. Stands alkali remarkably well, and grows sometimes on pure sand. May be of value to the United States in the alkaline districts as a stock. Is also rather a nice shade tree, growing to a large size and flowering most profusely." (Meyer, i 21983. Pyrus chixensis Lindl. Pear. From P>oshan, Shantung. China. "(No. 783a, Sept, 20, 1907.) Chinese name. Tang li. A wild pear bearing small, brown-colored fruits of an insipid taste. Has beautiful, large, glossy leaves. Probably has given blood to some of the Chinese varieties of pears." (Meyer.) 21984. Cydonia sp. From Taichingkong temple, near Tsingtau, Shantung, China. "(No. 784a, Aug. 12, 1007.) Chinese name, Hsau kua. A large quincelike tree with a smooth hark: bears hard, round, yellow fruits, smelling like quinces, yet not like them. Is far from being common." (Meyer.) 21985. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 785a, Sept. 22, 1007.) Seeds from some very large pears. May prove to be new types." (Meyer.) 21986. Crataegus sp. Hawthorn. From Boshan. Shantung, China. "(No. 786a, Sept. 20. 1007.) Chinese name San li huang. A yellow-fruited hawthorn, growing sparsely in the mountains and sold here on the market." < Meyer.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 31 21967 to 22023— Continued. 21987. Crataegus pinnatifida Bimge. Hawthorn. From Chingchowfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 787a, Aug. 22, 1007.) Chinese name Stawi li hong. A small-fruited form of the Chinese haw- thorn, much more sour than the larger varieties ; is used by Chinese and foreigners as a preserve ; is also a good substitute for cranberries and has the advantage that everybody can grow it in his own garden." {Meyer.) 21988. AiiYGDALUS peksica L. Peach. From eastern China. "I No. 788a, June-Sept., 1007.) Peach stones col- lected in different parts of eastern China. Some good types may appear among them." {Meyer.) 21989. Amygdalus pebsica L. Peach. From Feitcheng, Shantung, China. "(No. 780a. Sept. 1, 1007.) Some stones of the most famous peach of northern China, called the Fei tao. The fruits grow as heavy as 1 pound apiece and are pale yellowish colored, with a Blight blush; meat white, except near the stone, where it is slightly red: taste excellent, sweet, aromatic, and juicy. Is a cling- stone. Has extraordinary keeping and shipping qualities. The branches need propping up on account of the weight of the fruits. Prefers well- drained, light, deep loam of a decomposed rocky origin." (Meyer.) 21990. Amygdalus pebsica L. Peach. From Kianchau, Shantung, China. "(No. 700a, Aug. 13, 1007.) A flat, juicy, white peach of fine taste. Chinese name Pad pien tao." {Meyer.) 21991. Amygdalus pebsica L. Peach. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, china. "(No. 701a, June 27, 1007.) A flat, red-ineated peach, not very sweet in taste. Chinese name Hung pien tao." (Meyer.) 21992. Amyi.dalus PEBSICA L. Peach. From near Chiningchou, Shantung. China. "(No. 702a, Sept. G, 1007.) A flat, pale-fleshed peach, juicy but somewhat insipid. Grows in rather sterile localities." {Meyer.) 21993. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Shantung Province, China. "(No. 703a, Aug.-Sept., 1007.) Seeds collected at different points. Perhaps good varieties will appear among them." (Meyer.) 21994. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Chingchowfu, Shantung, China. "(704a, Aug. 22, 1007.) A fine, flat variety of jujube. Quite rare. Chinese name Twen ku In ts-ao." (Meyer.) 21995. Zizyphus lotus (L. ) Lam. From near Boshan, Shantung. China. "(No. 705a, Sept. 10, 1007.) A wild form of the ' jujube,' used for stock for the large-fruited varieties. Grows in the driest and most sterile locations. A very bad weed. Chinese name Suan tsao." (Meyer.) • 21996. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 706a. Sept. 22, 1007.) A flat, brown-colored variety of the jujube. Very sweet. Chinese name Tun ku yu tsao." (Meyer.) 21997. Pinus bungeana Zucc. Pine. From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 707a, May 11, 1007.) Chinese name Kuotse. Sold on the streets as delicacies. Said to come from northern Shansi." (Meyer.) 137 32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 21967 to 22023— Continued. 21998. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth bean. From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. T08a, Sept. 18, 1907.) Chinese name Pai pien tau. Arc mostly eaten fresh; also are sliced like haricot beans and boiled. They will probably grow in the semiarid regions of the Southwestern Slates where the ordinary string beans fail. Mostly seen along the fields grown upon trellises." i Meyer.) 21999. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 799a, Sept. 18, 1907.) A rare variety of soy I team sparsely grown near Boshan. Chinese name Ta he tau. i'sed by the higher classes as a vegetable in soups." {Meyer.) 22000. Fhaseolus radiatus L. Mung- bean. From near Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. SOOa, Oct. 4, 1907.) Small yellow beans. Chinese name Huang Ui tou. A very rare variety, used for making bean vermicelli and for sprouting purposes." (Meyer.) 22001. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Tchangtchou, Chihli, China. "(No. 801a, Oct. 2, 1907.) A rather short growing variety of alfalfa. Said to resist alkali and drought very well. Chinese name Mu su." (Meyer.) 22002. Oryza sativa L. Rice. From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. S02a, May 6, 1907.) A hard, wet-land rice. Chinese name Ying ta mi. Grows in irrigated fields and is considered the very best rice of Shansi. Might be grown in the irri- gated valleys of the Rocky Mountain States." (Meyer.) 22003. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat. From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. S03a, May 11, 1907.) Chinese name Hong mei. The best red wheat to be had on the market. Thrives very well on alkaline lands. Is mostly grown as a winter wheat, though also in a limited degree as a summer crop. Stands irrigation well." ( Meyer. ) 22004. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat. From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. S04a. May 11, 1907.) Chinese name Pai mei. The best white wheat for sale in Taiyuanfu. Grows well on strongly alkaline soils. Mostly grown as a winter wheat, though also as a summer crop. Is often irrigated when on high, dry land." ( Meyer. ) 22005. Avena nuda inermis (Kornicke) Asch. & Graeb. From Taiying, Shansi, China. "(No. 805a, Apr. IS, 1907.) Mountain oats. Chinese name Shi yu mei. Grows on sterile mountain sides and at high elevations. When ground up the meal is manufactured into ver- micelli, cakes, bread, and patties. Furnishes the ordinary food for the mountain people." (Meyer.) 22006. Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn. From Lingchin, Shansi, China. "(No. 806a, Apr. 17, 1907.) Mountain buckwheat. A strange kind of buckwheat used as a summer crop on high, sterile lands. The grains are ground up and vermicelli and flat cakes are made from the flour. Chinese name Chou mei." (Meyer.) 22007. Pisum arvense L. Field pea. From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. S07a, May 11, 1907.) Gray- ish pea. Chinese name Wau ton. The peas are boiled in soups and used as a vegetable when sprouted; the young tops, too, are picked and serve as greens. Is able to thrive on strongly alkaline soils. May do well in the northern Rocky Mountain States." (Meyer.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 33 21967 to 22023— Continued. 22008. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 808a, May 11, 1907.) Dwarf red bean. Chinese name Hung tou. Grows on rather alkaline soils: used green as haricot beans and also boiled, when dry, in soups. In warm localities can be grown twice during the season. May do well in the northern Rocky Mountain States." (Meyer.) 22009. Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Dippel. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 809a, Oct. 5 and 7, 1907.) Chi- nese name Shan tao shu. Sent under Nos. 728a and 9a (S. P. I. Nos. 21227 and 18262) on former occasions. Very resistant to droughts and alkaline matter. The Chinese use this tree as grafting stock for their flowering peaches and prunes; also as a stock for small bush cherries (Ying tao) : even apricots are grafted on it. To be used as a stock for peaches, almonds, prunes, plums, etc." (Meyer.) 22010. Axdropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorghum. From Chingshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 810a, Aug. 12, 1907.) Chi- nese name Chi tse ya tse. A very rare dwarf variety of sorghum, not growing higher than 3 feet and making dense heads. Grows on shallow, sterile soils and matures much earlier than the taller growing varieties. May do well in the semiarid regions of the western United States." (Meyer.) 22011. Axdropogon sorghum ( L. ) Brot. Sorghum. From near Chufoo, Shantung, China. "(No. 811a, Sept. 7, 1907.) A red-stemmed variety used in the manufacture of mattings, of which pretty specimens may be seen once in a while." {Meyer.) 22012. Andbopogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorghum. From near Chungdiin, Shantung, China. "(No. 812a, Sept. 29, 1907.) A very tall growing, loose-headed variety of sorghum. The thrashed-out heads are utilized in broom manufacture. Stands alkali well." (Meyer.) 22013. Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 813a, Aug. 26, 1907.) Seeds of a dye plant. Chinese name* Tsi tsse. Used in giving the bean jelly and bean vermicelli a clear yellow color. Probably a southern plant." (Meyer.) 22014. Iris ensata Thunb. From Taiying, Shansi, China. "(No. 814a, Apr. 18, 1907.) A very low- growing Iris ; can stand lots of cold, drought, and trampling over. Grows at high altitudes, 3,000 to 5,000 feet. Perhaps fit as a rockery plant." (Meyer.) 22015. Iris ensata Thunb. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 815a, Apr. 25, 1907.) Prob- ably the same as No. 814a ( S. P. I. No. 22014), but growing at an eleva- tion of 8,000 feet above sea level." (Meyer.) 22016. Lycium chinense Mill. Matrimony vine. From Lungtung, Shantung, China. "(No. 816a, Sept. 28, 1907.) A matrimony vine growing in rocky hedges. Bather large, vivid red berries. May be of use as an ornamental porch vine." (Meyer.) 22017. Solanum sp. From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 817a, Sept. 19, 1907.) A rather ornamental Solanum bearing blue flowers, followed by scarlet ber- ries. May be of use as a semiornamental vine." (Meyer.) 22018. Asparagus sp. From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 818a, Sept. 11), 1907.) A wild, rather ornamental asparagus." (Meyer.) 58392— Bui. 137—08 3 34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 21967 to 22023— Continued. ] 22019. Hemerocallis sp. From Lauslian, Shantung, China. "(No. 819a, Aug. r>, 1907.) The flower buds of I his fine, yellow, night-flowering lily are eaten by the Chinese, steamed like a vegetable, though very insipid." {Meyer.) 22020. Capnoides sp. From Taishan, Shantung, China. "(No. 820a, Sept. 10, 11)07.) A yellow-flowering Capnoides growing at elevations from 3,000 to 5,000 feet. Quite ornamental when seen in its native haunts between rocks. May be of use as a rockery plant." {Meyer.) 22021. Sesamum okientale L. Sesame. From near Laoliang, Shantung. China. "(No. 821a, Sept. 30, 1007.) Seeds from a large-growing variety of this useful oil plant. Could be grown in the semiarid regions of the southwestern United States as a tine oil producer." {Meyer.) 22022. Akachis hypogjea L. Peanut. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 824a, Oct. 22, 1907.) A small variety of peanut, said by the Chinese to contain much more oil than the larger ones. Is used all through the land as an appetizer, after hav- ing been steamed with salt water and then kept in weak brine. Quite nice to eat in that way." {Meyer.) 22023. Solanum melongena L. Eggplant. From Peking, Chihli, China. " (No. S25a, Nov. 5, 1907.) Golden egg- plant. Chinese nana 1 Chin clia. Is often grown as an ornamental pot plant by the Chinese, bearing fruits just about the size of a small egg, which when young are white colored, later on turning into a golden yellow. If not known will be appreciated as a novelty." {Meyer.) 22024. Widdringtonia whytei Rendle. From Mlanji, Nyassaland, British Central Africa. Presented by Mr. Henry Brown, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received February 24, 1908. " Seed taken from cedar trees 100 feet high and 14 feet in circumference. The tree is a fast grower and makes a handsome avenue tree. It grows at ele- vations varying from 2,000 to 8,000 feet. The wood is scented and very oily, burning like a candle when dry. It is used here for furniture making, etc." {Brown.) 22025. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth bean. From Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia. Grown during the season of 1907 under C. V. P. No. 0107. Received in autumn of 1907. "Original seed presented by J. M. Thorburn & Co., Xew York. •" An early variety, which matured before all others at Arlington Farm. Promising for growing with corn for hay or silage." {Piper.) 22026. Panictjm maximum Jacq. Guinea grass. From Saharunpur, Northwest Province, British India. Presented by Mr. A. C. Hartless, superintendent, Government Botanic Gardens. Received February 25, 1908. 22027. Tkiticum sp. Wheat. From lama, Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, director, Estacion Experimental. Received February 25, 1908. "Cardial. Seed of a large-kerneled wheat grown in the mountain districts of Peru." ( Sedgwick. ) "This is either a Polish wheat or one of the large-kerneled durums, a ques- tion which could be determined on seeing it growing in the field. It is some- thing that would be very interesting for some of our work in the interinountain districts; also for use in dry-land cereal work." {Cfirleton.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 35 22029. Asparagus africanus Lam. From Pretoria, Transvaal. South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri- culture. Received February 18, 1908. For the use of asparagus breeders. 22031 and 22032. Stizolobium capitatum (Roxb.) Kuntze. From Australia.. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director. Botanic Car- dens, Sydney, New South Wales, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received February 21, 1908. 22031. Black Mauritius bean. From Sydney. New South Wales. 22032. Black Mauritius bean. From Kamerunga, Cairns, Queensland. 22033. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Licorice. From Patras, Greece. Presented by Hon. F. B. Wood, British consul. Re- ceived February 25, P. mis. "Licorice roots from the plants which grow wild in this country." (Wood.) 22034. Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigel. Beach pea. From Woods Hole. Mass. Procured by Mr. A. J. Pieters, Hollister, Cal.. in October, 1903, and presented to the Department December 27, 1007. 22035. Trifolium suaveolens Willd. Fragrant clover. From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Mr. Ernst Penary. Received February 29, 1908. •"An annual clover sparingly used as an ornamental, but which may prove to be useful when used after the manner of crimson clover. It is perfectly hardy as far north as Washington.'* i Piper.) 22036 to 22049. Pisum arvense L. Canada field pea. From Brandon. Manitoba, Canada. Presented by Mr. James Murray, experimental farm, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received February 28, 1008. 22036. Agnes. 22037. Archer. 22038. Arthur. 22039. Chancellor. 22040. Daniel O'Rourkc. 22041. Gregory. 22043. Nelson. 22044. Paragon. 22045. Picton. 22046. Prince. 22047. Prince Albert. 22048. Victoria. 22049. Wisconsin Blue. 22042. Mackay. 22050. Vigna i xGuicuLATA (L.) Walp. Cowpea. Grown at Amarillo, Tex., by Mr. A. H. Leidigh, Grain Investigation Ex- periment Farm, season of 1007. Turney's Black-Eye. " Original seed procured from Mr. Turney, Channing, Tex., through Mr. Leidigh. spring of 1005." [Conner.) 22051 to 22055. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. Grown at Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1007. 22051. Speckled Crowder. "(S. Fab. No. 51136.) Original seed procured from Mr. J. B. Bremie, Tazewell, S. C, through the Seed Laboratory, spring of 1007." (Nielsen.) 137 36 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPOBTED. 22051 to 22055— Continued. 22052. Black i' mini, r. "is. Lab. No. 52460.) Original seed procured from Mr. Simeon Fippin, R. P. I >. So. I. Cookville, Teun., through the Seed Laboratory, spring oi 1907." i Vielsen.) 22053. Near Michigan Favorite. "is. Lab. No. 51580.) Original seed procured fr Mr. T. M. Marshall, R. I'. D. No. 1. Walnul Cove, N. C, through the Seed Laboratory, season of L907." i \ ielsi n, > 22054. Volunteer. "Original seed grown by Mr. J. P. Hogan, Robinsonville, Miss. Pre- sented to the Department by Mr. Joseph Vanlx. Nashville, Tenn., who procured the seed April l. 22059. IIORDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS SchUbl. Prinsess. Grown from No. 19780. 22060. Zea mays L. Corn. From the Esperanza district. Puebla, Mexico. Secured by Prof. H. Pittier, of the Bionomic Investigations, Bureau of Plant Industry. Received February, 1908. Drought-Resisting. "A variety cultivated on the high plateau between Mexico city and Orizaba, in a very dry climate, with little rain and subject to strongly marked extremes of temperature. An excellent type, producing me- dium-sized ears with very small coos. Should be well adapted for the semi- aiid districts of the Southwest." (Pittier.) 22061 to 22075. From Ililo. Hawaii. Presented by Mr. L. C. Lyman, principal, Hilo Board ing School, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 4, 1908. The following rhizomes: 22061 to 22065. Mrs a spp. 22061. Eleele. 22062. Manaiula or Malaiula. 22063. Bolaoola or Kusai. 22066 to 22075. Colocasia spp. 22066. fin Kin hum u. 22067. Makaua, 137 Banana. 22064. Iholena. 22065. Aeae or Striped. Taro. 22068. Ohe. 22069. (In ul n jut 1 Hi. JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 37 22061 to 22075— Continued. 22066 to 22075— Continued. 22070. Pikokea. 22073. Ulauld uahi apele. 22071. Man a melemele or 22074. Ahakea. Man a ulu. 22072. Wehewa. 22076. Tooxa ciliata Eoem. 22075. Papa pueo. From Ventiniiglia, Italy. Presented by Mr. Alwin Berger, La Mortola. Received February 11, 1008. "A large, nearly evergreen tree of rapid growth, similar in habit to Ailanthus glandulosa. A good tree for avenues in California, etc." (Berger.) 22077 to 22079. Pisum aryensi: L. Field pea. Grown at Pullman, Wash., season of 1007. 22077. (C. V. I*. No. 0396.) Received as Pisum thebaicum from" Madrid Botanic Gardens. 22078. (C. V. P. No. 0451.) Received as Pisum abyssinicum from Royal Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland. 22079. Peluschka. (C. V. P. No. 0450.) From Germany. 22081. Chrysanthemum sp. From Yokohama. Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Gom- pany. Received March 3. 1908. " Seed specially gathered by Tanehan, the famous chrysanthemum show gardener at Dangozaka, Tokyo. The seed is sown about the spring equinoxes (Mar. 19) here. About 10 per cent is said to germinate." (8. Hda.) 22082. Macadamia ternifolia F. Muell. From Sydney, New South Wales. Australia. Presented by Mr. J. H. Maiden, director of the Botanic Gardens. Received at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Gal., April 10, 1007. (P. I. G. No. 5330. For description see S. P. I. No. 18382.) 22083 to 22297. Xicotiana spp. Tobacco. From Portici, Italy. Presented by Dr. O. Gomes. Royal School of Agricul- ture. Received February, 190S. 22083 to 22100. a Nicotiana rustica L. 22083. Var. texana subcordata. 22084. Var. Brasilia chloraxtha. 22085. Var. Brasilia oblongifolia (Hungary). 22086. Var. htjmilis bottjndifolia. 22087. Var. rotuxdifolia. 22088. Var. jamaicensis rotuxdifolia. a The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet enti- tled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken from the label on the seed. 137 38 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 22083 to 22297— Continued. 22083 to 22100 -Continued. 22089. V;ll\ BRASILIA BOTUNDIFOLIA. 22090. \';u\ SCABRA OVATIFOLIA. 22091. Var. HUMILIS OVATIFOLIA. 22092. Var. BRASILIA oblongifolia. Brazile selvaggis. 22093. Var. jamaicensis o\ vtifolia. 22094. Var. oblongifolia. 22095. Var. asiatica botundifolia, 22096. Var. asiatica ovatifolia. 22097. Var. texana ovatifolia (Calcutta). 22098. Var. TEXANA OVATIFOLIA SENEGALENSIS. 22099. Var. btjmilis oblongifolia. 22100. Var. BRASILIA OBLONGIFOLIA. 22101. NlCOTIANA A LATA Link »S: Otto. 22102. NlCOTIANA BIGELOVI1 ANGUSTIFOLIA. 22103. NlCOTIANA GLUTINOSA L. 22104. NlCOTIANA NOCTIFLORA ALBIFLORA. 22105. NlCOTIANA QUADRIVALVIS Plirsll. 22106. Nicotiana silvestris Speg. & Coines. 22107 to 22297. Nicotiana tabacum L. 22107. Var. CALYCIFLOBA. 22108. Var. frtjticosa brasilensis macrophylla. Nepal. 22109. " Var. fruticosa angustifolia. 22110. Var. fruticosa brasilensis havanensis. Oarabooo. 22111. Var. fruticosa brasilensis havanensis macrophylla. Persician. 22112. Var. fruticosa brasilensis havanensis macrophylla. Pra vista. 22113. Var. fruticosa brasilensis lancifolia havanensis ma- crophylla. Karchiaku. 22114. Var. fruticosa brasilensis lancifolia havanensis ma- crophylla. AdaJcuvilatta. 22115. Var. fruticosa brasilensis lancifolia. China. 22116 to 22123. Var. lancifolia brasilensis havanensis. 22116. Toolde. a The nomenclature is that of Professor Conies as given in his pamphlet enti- tled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La It. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken from the label on the seed. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 39 22083 to 22297— Continued. 22107 to 22297— Continued. 22116 to 22123— Continued. 22117. White Burley. 22118. Kuchivilatti. 22119. Kent uck i/. 22120. Gattaro. 22121. Brasile beneventano. 22122. (l Little Orinoco. 22123. " Street Orinoco. 22124 to 22129. Var. brasilensis havanensis. 22124. a Arumakappal. 22125. a Habana. 22126. Bali id. 22127. a Hani n a (Plata). 22128. San Paolo < Brazil). 22129. Isere. 22130 to 22150. Var. bbasilensis havanensis macbophylla. 22130. Maryland. 22131. " A rand to riccia. 22132. a Avanetto. 22133. a Czetnek i Muscatell). 22134. Goundi. 22135. " Persia a. 22136. " 1 1 a n gary. 22137. BenirSehafom. 22138. Granville. 22139. Brazilian. 22140. " Campetana (Carpane). 22141. Conception. 22142. Florida. 22143. Uganda. 22144. Bona cabot. 22145. Adrianopolis, 22146. a Lamia. 22147. Capo Bona speranza. 22148. Chebli. 22149. Szeged in. 22150. " Avanone. 22151. Var. BBASILENSIS FRUTICOSA HAVANENSIS MACBOPHYLLA. Latakia. 22152. Var. BBASILENSIS HAVANENSIS VIBGINICA. ° The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en- titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken from the label on the seed. 137 40 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22083 to 22297 Continued. 22107 to 22297 Continued. 22153 to 22158. Var. VIBGINICA BAVANENSIS BRASILENSIS. 22153. Hester. 22154. " Virginia Bright. 22155. Lacks. 22156. Big Orinoco. 22157. Prior. 22158. White Orinoco. 22159. Var. vibginica bbasilensis havanensis lancifolia. Famous. 22160. Var. virginica bbasilensis havanensis macbophylla. II)) CO. 22161 to 22166. Var. havanensis macbophylla. 22161. II a num. 22162. Kadoe (Java). 22163. Bezoeki (Java). 22164. Loemadjang. 22165. Pekalongan (Java). 22166. Honduras. 22167. a Var. havanensis angtjstifolia bbasilensis macro- phylla. Shiraz (Persia). 22168 to 22173. Var. macbophylla havanensis. 22168. Kawala. 22169. Cureo aromatico. 22170. Ayasolulc. 22171. X ant hi Yaka. 22172. Varinas. 22173. Venezuelan. 22174. Var. macrophylla havanensis bbasilensis. Almyros. 22175. Var. macrophylla havanensis bbasilensis. Karditza. 22176. Var. macrophylla purpurea. 22177. Saloniki. 22183. a Tcncdic taka. 22178. Xcdcr Bctiurc. 22184. a Secco grande 22179. Mirodatos. cicatrice. ooiorv t\ • i m t 22185. Chilcna grande 22180. Domalcu Chodi- ,, rf , (T > , a j t a {L aia- a1CV " guay). 22181. Portorico. 22186 Do ^ o(Drama ). 22182. SchaufcUabaJc. "The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en- titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken from the label on the seed. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 41 22083 to 22297— Continued. 22107 to 22297— Continued. 22187. Herceg o r i ii a Trebinje. 22188. He-et-Vilainc. 22189. Pas tie Calais. . 22190. a Fried rick. 22191. ° Paraguay. 22192. a Sumatra. 22193. Rcmcdios. 22194. Partidos. 22195. a Over Betuwe. 22196. Verpelet. 22197. Neder Veluwe. 22198. Spitzblattrige. 22199. Spaza. 22200. Sofades. 22201. Chile na piccolo ii'Itd (Para- guay). 22202. 8 // in a t r a Deli (Java). 22203. Cannella Villa- Rica (Para- guay)'. 22204. Baffra. 22205. Salento. 22206. Ezeloor. 22207. Argos. 22208. Ma as en Vaal. 22209. Sardegna riga- dio. 22210. Tennessee Red. 22211. Singapur. 22212. Ecuador. 22213. a Sarg. di Fer- sala. 22214. Cannella d'lta. 22215. Samsun. 22216. Samsun. 22217. a Manilla gcle. 22218. ° Over Veluwe. 22219. Buhlerthaler. 22220. Yedarit. 22221. Arhij turkish. 22222. Valikappal. 22223. Katarumona. 22224. Friedrichsthaler. 22225. Herce g o v i n a L) ub u ski. 22226. Appelterre. 22227. Grammont. 22228. Tuckahoe. 22229. Dragon. 22230. Haute Saone. 22231. H e rce g o v i n a Stolach. 22232. a Manilla groena. 22233. Pumphala. 22234. Brandley. 22235. Granville Yellow. 22236. Comstock. 22237. Choice Ha ran a. 22238. Taoac du Lot. 22239. Taoac du Nord. 22240. Big Orinoco. 22241. Cuban Seed Leaf. 22242. Yalarit. 22243. Moro di Cori. 22244. Evans. 22245. Gooek. 22246. Bonanza. 22247. Xorthei rner. 22248. Gold Finder. 22249. Safran. 22250. Blue Prior. 22251. Pumpelly. 22252. Tilly. 22253. M i s s o u r i Seed Leaf. 22254. Connecticut Seed Leaf. 22255. Rliodus. 22256. General Grant. a The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet en- titled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La R. Scuola Super iore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken from the label on the seed. 3 37 42 SEEDS \XI> PLANTS IMPoPTKP. 22083 to 22297 Continued. 22107 to 22297— Continued. 22257. Om Sucker. 22258. Premium. 22259. Kedirie < .lava ). 22260. Deli Sumatra < s. Paolo, Bra- zil). 22261. Bullion. 22262. Missouri. 22263. Cuba. 22264. Doniaku. 22265. Sizulok. 22266. re a a syl vania Seal Leaf. 22267. Sterling. 22268. II a r a na Seed Leaf. 22269. Lambeth. 22270. Foglia grande di V ilia- R i c a (Paraguay). 22271. Virginia Dienze. 22272. Elsasser. 22273. Nepal. 22274. a Monikappal. 22275. China (China). 22276. a 8 ec c o n o <1 o corto. 22277. Monnaikappal. 22278. Yixlta Abajo. 22279. Hoonan. 22280. Pichai di Villa- Rica < Para- guay). 22281. Florida Seal Leaf. 22282. Deli. 22283. Flanagan. 22284. Oak Hill Yellow. 22285. Conqueror, 22286. Best Prior. 22287. Havana (Cuba). 22288. Oourg. 22289. Clardy. 22290. Big flu ran a. 22291. Yd loir Mon- mouth. 22292. Xanthi Kawala. 22293. Secco Sardegna. 22294. Karnukappal. 22295. Climax. 22296. Tabac del Lede. 22297. Lot-et-Garonne. 22298. (axavali sp. From Jaal, Luzon, P. I. Presented by Dr. H. M. Smith, Deputy Commis- sioner of Fisheries, Department of Commerce and Labor, Washington, D. C. Received March 3, IP' "A variety of bean which grows in hot, dry, sandy soil in various parts of Luzon, the vines attaining a length of 20 feet and having an abundance of large, succulent leaves." (Smith.) 22299 to 22301. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. From Monmouth. 111. Presented by Mr. Samuel II. Weed, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received February. 1908. 22299. Dark red hulled. 22300. Red hulled. 22301. Yellow hulled. "A sweet or saccharine broom corn or broom sugar cane produced by hybridi- zation and selection for seven years." ( Weed.) a The nomenclature is that of Professor Comes as given in his pamphlet entitled Prospetto delle razze di tabacchi, which is an extract from the volume La R. Scuola Superiore di Agricoltura in Portici nel passato e nel presente. This name could not be found in the above-mentioned publication and it was taken from the label on the seed. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, IOCS. 48 22302. Oryza sativa L. Rice. From S 7 enice, Italv. Presented by Consorti Sullam. Received March 11, 1908. •'Seeds of Spanish rice." (Sullam.) 22303 to 22305. Hordeum spp. Barley. From Svalof, Sweden. Purchased from the Allmanna Svenska Utsadesak- tiebolaget. Received March 12, 1908. 22303. Hordeum distichon erectum Schubl. Primus. 22304. HOBDEUM DISTICHON NUTANS Schubl. Prinsess. 22305. Hordeum distichon erectum Schubl. Sr tin lulls. 22306. Avkxa sativa L. Oat. From Svalof, Sweden. Presented by the Allmanna Svenska Utsjidesak- tiebolaget Received March 12, 1908. Victory. " This is the variety wind) of all our new races has given the highest yield." (Allmanna Svenska Utsddesktiebolaget.) 22308 to 22312. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society. Received March 11. PHIS. 22308. Zea mays L. Corn. "A peculiar kind of corn. There are several colors but they are said to be all the same variety. The corn is much more glutinous than other varieties so. far as I know and may he found t<» he of seme use, perhaps as porridge." < Farnham. i 22309. Oryza sativa L. Rice. •• Seeds of a glutinous rice which we use for breakfast porridge and the like. I am told they sow it two weeks earlier than other rice, which would necessitate planting it about March 8. The Chinese hang this seed (paddy) in a bag in water — say in a tub — exposed to the son and air till it sprouts, and then sow it thick in the mud of a small pond, the mud having been fertilized with ashes and carefully prepared before the water is turned on. Here, a little more than covered with water, it is allowed to grow until from 4 to 6 inches tall. It is then taken up in small clusters and set out in the rice fields, the mud having been pre- pared and covered with water the same way. I suppose the Americans have as good or better methods." (Farnham.) 22310. Phaseolus axgularis (Willd.) W.F.Wight. Adzuki bean. Red. 22311. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Black. '•Similar to Nuttall but larger." (Neilsen.) 22312. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Yellow. 22313 to 22315. Zea mays L. Corn. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director of the De- partment of Agriculture. Received February 11, 1908. 22313. "Madaera." 22314. "Menado." 22315. " Favaansch." 137 44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22316. Operculina tuberosa (L.) Meissn. From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. Ernsl A. Bessey, pathologist in charge of Subtropical Laboratory and Garden, March l 1. 1908. "Grown from S. P. l. No. L7835. This is a large ornamental vine belonging to the morning glory family. It is a vigorous grower, producing plants some- times ."'." I" 50 feel long. The sinus arc woody and often in two years reach a thickness of one's arm. The flowers are large, yellow in color, and borne with great profuseness, making the plant very ornamental at the flowering period, li Is grown to a limited extent around Miami and, if not already introduced there, may find favor in parts of California and other places where frost does doI occur. This ^'>'(\ was obtained from a vine at the Subtropical Laboratory and Garden.*' i B< ss* //.) 22317 to 22322. Glycine iiispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Eaage & Schmidt. Received .March L6, L908. 22317. Probably Butterball. 22318. "Giant Yellow." Probably Amherst. 22319. Brown. 22320. Samarow. Like No. 17260. 22321. Probably Cloud. 22322. - Early Black from Podolia." Probably Buckshot. 22323 and 22324. From Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan. Received from Lieut. Col. G. C. French. I. A., political agent in Zhob. through Prof. E. P. Stebbing, im- perial forest zoologist to the Government of India, Calcutta, India, March 11, 1908. 22323. Pistacia khinjuk Stocks. Pistache. 22324. Olea feebuginea Royle. Olive. "Tree 30 to 50 feet high. The wood is hard and is highly prized for turning and for agricultural implements. It takes a high polish. An oil is extracted from the fruit." (Brandts, For. 11. Ind., p. :>07.) 22325 to 22332. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Durra. From Khartoum, Sudan, Africa. Presented by Mr. R. Hewison, agricul- tural inspector, agricultural and lands department, Sudan government, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received March L6, L908. •• Representative durras, or .-it least not kafirs; some may prove not to belong to the durra group as we understand it." (C. R. Ball.) Seed of the following, with the localities in which they are commonly found. Varietal description, by Mr. C. R. Ball. 22325. Kassabi. Singa and Wad Medani, Blue Nile. Probably identical with the " durra beda" of Egypt. 22326. Eegari. Singa and Wad Medani, Blue Nile. 22327. Mugud. Wad el Fahl, Flue Nile. 22328. Feterita. All over the durra area in the Sudan. Seed is like No. 10517. 22329. Fiki Mist Hamaisee, from the Sudan. 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 45 22333 to 22337. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Grown at Arlington Experimental Farm, Virginia, season of 1907. Received March 19, 1908. 22333. Baud. "This variety was mixed with Brownie when received from Pingyang, Korea. This mixture was given S. P. I. No. 6414. The two varieties were grown together under these numbers. 9417, 17256, and Agros. No. 1542, respectively. The two varieties were separated in the 1907 seed from Arlington Farm, and Baird given the above new number, Brownie remaining as No. 17256." (Nielsen.) 22334. Flat black. " Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station, Champaign, 111. The original source of the seed is not known. It is quite similar in growth to Nuttall, but the seed is not the same shape, being flatter and larger." (Nielsen.) 22335. Yellow. " Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station, Champaign. 111., where it was grown as Illinois Medium Yellow. It is very similar to Hollybrook, and perhaps is the same, but appears dif- ferent on account of having been grown farther north.'" (Nielsen.) 22336. axel ph. " Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station. Champaign, 111. Original seed was procured from the Agricultural Ex- periment Station, Wooster, Ohio." (Nielsen.) 22337. Gael ph. " Received from Mr. H. B. Derr, Agricultural Experiment Station, Champaign, 111. Original seed was procured from the Agricultural Ex- periment Station, Fayetteville, Ark." (Nielsen.) 22338. Capsicum annuttm L. Pepper. From Houston, Tex. Presented by Mr. J. Milton Howe, 204 Commercial National Bank Building. Received March 12, 1908. " Jalapa. This pepper has a medium-sized, heavy-fleshed pod and is prin- cipally used for pickling. In its pickled condition it is very much prized by both Mexicans and visiting Americans. At present, I am importing them di- rect (from Mexico) for my own use and the use of my immediate friends. They take so well that I feel confident that there is an opening for their introduction into this country. •• The pickling process is apparently a brine followed by packing in vinegar (Howe.) »> 22341. Pueraria thunbergiaxa ( Sieb. & Zucc.) Benth. Kudzu. From New York, N. Y. Purchased from J. M. Thorburn & Co. Received March 20, 1908. " Kudzu is a large-leaved, very rapid growing, woody, leguminous vine, native to Japan. It succeeds well in every part of the United States where it has been tried, and where the summers are warm grows with great luxuriance. It is a most excellent vine for arbors or to produce a tropical effect by growing over low trees. In Japan a valuable fiber is made out of the stems, and from the large roots a fine quality of starch is extracted. "Kudzu also furnishes abundant and nutritious forage, and should be largely experimented with for this purpose. In Japan it is grown on rough, rocky land or steep hillsides that can not be cultivated. In tins country it should also be tested on lands too poor to be cultivated with profit. Kudzu being a legume will add nitrogen to the soil in addition to producing forage, and if at any future time it should be desirable to clear the land the starch crop of the roots will probably yield more than the cost. Kudzu may be used 137 46 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22341— Continued. either for pasturage or as green feed, though bay can be made of it. It will probably be besl used as pasture and i1 is desirable to have two such pastures to be browsed n Iternately. •• Directions for planting: The seed should be started in a seed bed and the plants transplanted after they arc well rooted. They should be planted 10 to •_>n feel apart. The first season they will produce stems <; to 12 feet long and by il ad of the second season should entirely cover the ground." (Piper.) (See also S. P. I. Xo. 9227.) 22342 to 22348. From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. .Meyer, ag- ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February 4. 1908. A collection of seeds, as follows; 22342. Fagaba ailantiioides (S. & Z.) Engl. From Boshan, Shantung, China. "(No. 778a, Sept. 1!>. 1907.) A few seeds of this ornamental tree, which is worth planting more extensively. Very handsome when in flower or when loaded with its scarlet cap- sules."* ( Meyer.) 22343. Amygdaltts persica L. Peach. From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. S27a, July 3, 1007.) Bought at Ningpo for trial to see if new types appear among them." (Meyer.) 22344. Amygdalvs armexi.ua (I,.) Dum. Apricot. From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 828a, July a, 1007.) A very large apricot, bought in Ningpo, said to come from Shantung." {Meyer.) 22345. Prunus sp. Cherry. From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 820a. May 20, 1007.) A very small fruited cherry, ohtainable for a couple of weeks on the market in Peking. Edible, but almost too small for us whites; may be an ornamental shrub. Chinese name Yue ye mei tdo, this name, however, may not he right." (Meyer.) 22346. Rhus sp. From mountains near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 830a, May 27,1907.) A shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree; grows among the rocks and on dry places. Fit to cover dry mountain sides in the southwestern regions of the United States so as to prevent the washing down of the soil.** ( Meyer, i 22347. Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Fibosch. From Mingkien, Shansi. China. "(No. 831a, May 15, 1007.) A scrophu- lariaceous plaid growing on old walls and on dry hanks. Has rather large buff-purplish flowers. May he improved upon and become a garden plant for the arid regions of the United States."* (Meyer.) 22348. Centatjrea sp. Prom mountains near Peking, Chihli, China. "( No. 832a, May 27, 1907. ) A very large flowered Centaurea of blue-purplish color. Perhaps fit as an ornamental plant in dry regions." (Meyer.) 22349. Phragmites vulgaris longivalvis (Steud.) W. F.Wight. (Phragmites longivauvis Steud.) From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com- pany. Received March IP. 190S. "Phragmites vulgaris longivalvis (Steud.) differs from the common form. Phragmites communis Trim, /'. vulgaris Lam., Arundo phragmites P.. Phrag- mites phragmiti 's Karst., in having the lower glume elongated, the panicle thus 137 JAM ai;y 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 47 22349— Continued. appearing to have broader spikelets and resembling Arundo donax. From the herbarium specimens this form appears to be more robust than Phragmites vul- garis as it occurs in Japan, the stem being as thick as one's little finger. Fran- chet and Savatier place this as a variety of P. vulgaris, with the remark that it is scarcely worthy of this recognition. The species is cosmopolitan and some- what variable, and I think this form is scarcely more than a variety. It is to be noted, however, that the Japanese name for this is Yoshu-take, to distinguish it from Yoshi, the other form of P. vulgaris." (A. 8. Hitchcock, i 22350 to 22378. From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank X. Meyer, agri- cultural explorer, March 20, 1908. The following cuttings and seeds: 22350. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 208, Jan. 17, 1908.) A large, Hat. seedless persimmon. Apparently a variety of the one sent under Nos. lot and lor, iS. P. I. Xos. 16912 and 16921). As the trees were growing in a very well sbeltered valley this large- fruiting quality may be due to the location. Chinese name Ta slii tse." (Meyer.) 22351. Amygdalus persica L. Peach. From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 211, Jan. 17. 190S.) Said to be a large peach of reddish color. Chinese name Ta tau." i l/r//< r.) 22352. Amygdalus persica L. Peach. From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 212, Jan. 17, 1908.) Said to be medium sized, very Hat, and of reddish color. Chinese name Pien tan." (Meyer.) 22353. Aescultjs chinensis Bunge. From Tanchetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 213, Jan. 19, 1908.) The Chinese horse-chestnut, a beautiful new shade tree, quite rare here in China. Scions formerly sent under No. 81 (S. P. I. No. 17736). As the tree is more closely related to the Pavias than to the Aesculus it will probably thrive better when grafted upon stock of the first group. Chinese name So lo shu." (Meyer.) 22354. Aesculus chinensis Bunge. From Tanchetse Temple, west of Peking. Chihli, China. "(No. 216, Jan. 21, 1908.) The same as No. 213 (S. P. I. No. 22353) but from a dif- ferent location. The same remarks apply to it. The largest specimens occur in the Tanchetse Temple, southwest of Peking, where the trunk of the biggest one measures 12^ feet in circumference.*' ( Meyer.) 22355. Populus alba tomentosa (Carr.) Wesmael. From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 217. Jan. 21, 1908.) The large-leaved Chinese poplar as sent before under several numbers. These trees grow remarkably straight and tall. The Chinese prune the lower branches off, until there is often a clear trunk of 40 feet before the first branch is reached. May prove to be a very good street tree. Chinese name Pal yang shu." (Meyer.) 22356. Syringa sp. From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 218, Jan. 21, 1908.) Blue lilac. A very floriferous variety of lilac, with small leaves; very drought resisting. Chinese name Lang ting hsien shu" (Meyer.) 137 48 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22350 to 22378 Continued. 22357. Sybinga sp. Prom Changnantse Temple, wesl of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 2l ( >. Jan. 21, L908.) A white-flowering variety of Mine, said to be very fine. Also, like the preceding (S. P. 1. No. 22356), very drought resistant. Chinese name Pai ting hsien shu." (Meyer.) 22358. A.MYGDALUS PEBSICA L. Peach. From Poliping, wesl of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 221, Jan. 22, 1908.) A rather large peach of whitish color and said to be very fine; realizes high prices in Peking and is far from being easily obtained. The trees grow slowly and do not attain large dimensions, 7 to 8 feet seems to be the maximum height; they seem to suffer much from scales. Chi- nese aame Mi tau, meaning honey peach. They grow on terraces in the mountains at 1,000 feel and more altitude." (Meyer.) 22359. Amygdalus pebsica K Peach. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 222, Jan. 22, 190S. ) A peach said to he very large, of red meat, and not so sweet as the preced- ing uumber < S. P. I. No. 22358), growing in the same localities and appar- ently very little attacked by scales. A thrifty grower, though not becom- ing tall. Chinese name Hong tau, meaning red peach." (Meyer.) 22360. Amygdalus persica L. Peach. From Poliping. west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 223. Jan. 23, 1908.) A peach said to he almost like No. 221 (S. P. I. No. 22358), but of more thrifty growth and bearing much longer leaves, called as such Ta )<<■ tau, meaning long-leaved peach. Growing under the same condi- tions as No. 221 (S. P. I. No. 22358) and very little attacked by scales. The soil in these mountains is reddish decomposed granite and does not seem to he very fertile." (Meyer.) 22361. Prunus sp. Cherry. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 228, Jan. 22, 1908.) A tall-growing bush cherry, 10 to 15 feet high, bearing small cher- ries. Seems to he able to stand trying climatic conditions, such as drought and summer heat. Chinese name Ying taur." (Meyer.) 22362. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 229, Jan. 22, 1 '.ins. i a large, flat, seedless persimmon, apparently the same as No. 104 (S. P. I. Nd. 16912). Chinese name Ta shi /.vc." (Meyer.) 22363. Populus balsamifera suaveolexs ( Fisch. ) Wesin. Poplar. From Sidling, Chihli, China. "(No. 230, Jan. 25, 1908.) A remarkable variety of the small-leaved Chinese poplar; looks like the Lombardy poplar, but makes a more pleasing impression. Loves a sandy, moisture- retaining soil. Chinese name Tchau tien pai yang shu, which is prob- ably an erroneous name, as put yang means the Populus tomentosa." I Meyer.) 22364. Ulmus maceocarpa Hance. ( ?) Elm. From Shiling, Chihli, China. "(No. 231. Jan. 25, 1908.) A shrubby elm. often having irregular, corky winu r s along its branches. Crows en very dry and rocky mountain slopes, growing from a couple of feet up to 20 or 30 feet high. Chinese name Shan yu shu. Seems to be very variable in its habitus." (Meyer.) 22365. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 232, Jan. 30. 1908.) A large, very flat persimmon of orange-red color: grows in great orchards in the mountain valleys. These fruits are flatter in shape and also sweeter in taste, than No s. 104 ami 105 ( S. P. I. Nos. 16912 and 16921), but they seem to love a warmer, more sheltered location. They form a very large item in the providing of a livelihood for thousands of 137 JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 49 22350 to 22378— Continued. people. The total amount of money received from around Taidjatsoa village for persimmons last fall amounted to $10,000 (Mexican). Chinese name Ta mo pan shi tze." (Meyer.) 22366. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 233, Jan. 30, 190S.) A small, flat, seedless persimmon of orange-red color. While the very large variety ranges from 3 to 5 inches in diameter, this one varies between 2 and 3 inches ; for this reason not much planted. Chinese imme Shan mo pan shi tze. Like the large ones they also have the incision all around." < Meyer. ) 22367. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 234, Jan. 30, 1908.) A small-fruited, seedless persimmon, not quite flat, which bears, besides the circular incision, two incisions across, which vary greatly in different fruits. The tree grows to a very much larger size than the ordinary Mat-fruited ones. Apparently the same as sent under No. 97 (S. P. I. No. 16910). Chinese name locally for this variety is Lien lata shi tze, meaning lotus flower persimmon." (Meyer.) 22368. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 235, Jan. 30, 1908.) A small-fruited, yellow persimmon with seeds. A slow grower ; has whitish bark; is rare. Chinese name Xeu sien shi tic" (Meyer.) 22369. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 236, Jan. 30, 1908.) A small-fruited, oblong, scarlet-red persimmon with seeds. Chinese name Whoe shi tie s7m." (Meyer.) 22370. Diospyros kaki L. f. Wild persimmon. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu. Chihli, China. "(No. 237, Jan. 30. 190S.) A yellow-fruited variety of this tree upon which, in north- eastern China.' the Chinese graft all their improved varieties. The ordinary variety always has black fruits. Chinese name Huang yuang ts-ao." (Meyer.) 22371. Malus sylvestris Mill. Apple. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 238, Jan. 30, 1908.) A white apple. The trees grow spreading and are long lived. Probably the same as No. 227 (S. P. I. No. 22440). but there is much variation among these Chinese apples. Chinese name Pai piny knar ( Meyer. ) 22372. Malus sylvestris Mill. Apple. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 239, Jan. 30, 1908.) A medium-sized red apple of sweet taste. The trees grow very spreading and are long lived. Chinese name Hong teny kuu." (Meyer.) 22373. Amygdalus persica L. Peach. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu. Chihli, China. "(No. 243, Jan. 30, 1908.) Said to be a white peach with a red tip and having juicy meat. Chinese name Pai tan hong tchor." (Meyer.) 22374. Thuya orientalis L. From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 251, Feb. 6, 1908.) A wonderful branch variation of the ordinary Thuya orientalis. The Chinese call this variation Fong Huang su, meaning the rising phoenix tree." (Meyer.) 22375. Ulmus paryifolia Jacq. Elm. From Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 252. Feb. 6, 1908.) A tall, spread- ing elm, with many small branches bearing small leaves and flowering in fall. In the winter the bark peels off in curiously formed pieces. I 58392— Bull. 137—08 £ 50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22350 to 22378— Continued. have seen only two specimens in China during all my wanderings and these two grow in the grounds of the Temple of Heaven at Peking, from where these scions arc taken.*' i Meyer.) 22376. Gleditsia sinensis Lam. From Lungtsuantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 901a, Jan. IT. L908.) A Gleditsia bearing heavy, fleshy pods, which arc utilized by the Chinese as a substitute for soap; they slice them up and pour boiling water over them and use them to wash fine clothes and also their hair. The pods contain a very biting substance which makes one sneeze when it enters the nostrils, and when it gets in the eyes it is even quite painful; They burn well in the lire: test them for their chemical properties. The tree itself is medium sized and makes a nice, round head: well tit to he used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens; it is a slow grower. There is great variation among the trees so far as size and shape of pods are concerned. They are apparently in a state of mutation. ( 'hinese name Tsau jo slut. Seeds sent formerly from differ- ent locations under Nos. 100a and 174a i S. P. I. Nos. 17889 and 18579). •' Immerse the seeds for half a minute in boiling water to insure a uniform germination, as otherwise they may remain dormant for a year or even longer." (Meyer.) 22377. Gleditsia sp. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli. China. "(No. 902a, Jan. .'JO, 1908.) A tall, slender-stemmed locust, bearing small pods which are of no use to the people. It seems to be a very rare tree. Chinese name //>.') Ji tchoi. Give the seeds the same treatment as the preceding num- ber (S. P. I. No. 22376). " (Meyer.) 22378. JUGLANS MANDSHUBICA Maxim. Walnut. From Tchitaitse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 910a, Jan. 16, 1908. ) A peculiar kind of a wild walnut, growing here and there in the mountains." (Meyer.) 22379 to 22383. From Canton. Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. J. M. Swan, Cooks Hospital. Received March 20, li»0s. 22379 to 22381. Glycine iiispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. 22379. Yellow. 22381. Green mixed with 22380. Black. yellow and a few brown. Cowpea. Adzuki bean. 22382. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Brown-Eye. 22383. Phaseolus angulabis (Willd.) YV. F. Wight. Red. 22384 to 22390. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by I >r. M. Treub, director. Botanic Gardens. Received March 20, 1908. 22384. Xki'iiki.iim lappaceum L. 22385. 22386. 22387. 22388. 22389. 22390. 137 Lansitjm domestictjm Jack. Gabcinia i ds< a Pierre. Gabcinia lotjbeibi Pierre. GAB* IMA MANGOSTANA L. Gabcinia sizyghfolia Pierre. Gabcinia tinctobia DC. (Xantqochymtjs tinctorius 1 >c. I JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 1908. 51 22391. Vigna cjngtltctjlata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 23, 1908. Probably Iron. " Seed procured from the New Guinea-Venezuela variety. Early, prolific, and vigorous. Harvested ripe pods 48 days from planting." ( Lyon.) 22392. Ahgyeeia nervosa (Burm.) Boj. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received March 23, 1908. "Original seed received from Mr. O. W. Barrett, under the name li><>m<>rn sp., from Brazil. • - A perennial growing to a length of 40 to 50 or more meters. Flowers a reddish violet color." {Lyon.) 22393. Sesban gijandiflora (L.) Poir. From Rockhampton, Queensland. Australia. Presented by Mr. J. II. Maiden, director of the Botanic Gardens, Sydney, New Sonth Wales. Received March 16, 1908. (For description see S. P. I. Nos. 3786 and 5209.) 22394 to 22404. Raphanus satiyfs L. Radish. From Yokohama. Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Com- pany. Received March 16, 1908. The following seeds with Japanese varietal names: 22394. Kameido 22395. Hosane. 22396. 0-maru. 22397. Nerima. 22398. Ninengo. 22400. Seigoin. 22401. Natsu-daikon or Sum- ma- radish. 22402. Owari-Miyajiu. 22403. Kairyo-Miyajiu. 22404. ToJci-maki. 22399. Sakurajima. 22405. SOLANTTM sp. From Ni. 1908. "A very ornamental Solanum, a small tree covered with thousands of red fruits (possibly from Peru)." (Proschowsky.) 22406 to 22410. From Hongkong. China. Presented by Mr. S. T. Dunn, Botanical and Forestry Department. Received March 26, 1908. 22406. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. Y'ellow. 22407. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. Black. • 22408. Yigxa uxguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. Brown-Eye. 22409. Phaseolus radiates L. Mung- bean. 22410. Phaseolus angulabis (Willd.) AY. F. Wight. Adzuki bean. Red. 1:;7 52 SEEDS AM> J" I. A NTS [MPORTED. 22411 to 22415. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. From Naples, Italy. Purchased from Dammann & Co. Received March 25, 1908. 22411. Samarow. 22412. Black. " Similar to Cloud." (Nielsen.) 22413. Brown. 22414. yellow. " Similar to Acme." {Nielsen.) 22415. Gianl yellow. 22416 to 22418. Medicago spp. From Berlin, Germany. Purchased from A. Metz & Co. Received March 24, 1908. 22416. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. Piedmont. 22417. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. Provence. 22418. Medicago sativa varia (Mart.) Frb. Alfalfa. Sand lucern. 22419. Perilla frutescens (L.) Eritton. From Ichang, Hupeh, China. Secured by Mr. E. H. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass., in cooperation with this Department. Received March 21, 1008. '•( No. 7 , .>: , », Jan. 23, 1908.) Herb. 3 to 4 feet, cultivated in the mountains in the immediate neighborhood of Ichang, at altitude from 1,000 to 3.500 feet. From the seeds is expressed a sweet, culinary oil, much esteemed by the Chinese locally. The colloquial name is Tzu nni." (Wilson.) 22420. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Millet. From Mitchell. S. Dak. Purchased from the Dakota Improved Seed Com- pany. Received March 23, 1008. Kursk. " To be used in classification and varietal tests." ( Vinall.) 22428. Glycine soja Sieb. & Zucc. Grown at Arlington Farm. Virginia, season of 1007, under C. V. P. No. 0474. Received March. 1908. •' Original seed presented by the Botanic Gardens. Tokyo, Japan. A near relative to the soy bean, but a spreading or decumbent plant, abundantly pro- vided with large root nodules. Has considerable promise as a cover or green manure crop." I Piper.) 22429. Ruscus aciileattjs L. Butcher's broom. From Vomcro. Naples. Italy. Presented by Dr. C. Sprenger. Received March 28, 1968. "An erect (liliaceous) shrub, with minute, bractlike lea\es and branches (phyllodia) simulating leathery, persistent, leaflike bodies. The fruits are red berries, one-half inch in diameter: the Mowers are small." (Bailey.) 137 JANUARY 1 TO MAECH 31, 1908. 53 22430. Chrysophyllum maglismontana Sond. Stem-vrugte. From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received March 27, 1908. "A handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. Requires a warm, temperate climate, but will stand light frost." (Davy.) 22431. Kyllinga brevifolia Rottb. Sedge. Grown in the Department greenhouse, Washington, D. C, under C. V. P. No. 0569, season 1907-S : numbered, for convenience In distributing, March 28, 1908. "Original sod received from Mr. A. G. Sullivan, Birmingham, Ala., Novem- ber 5, 1907. It is a fine-leaved sedge of a very rich green color and a decided stoloniferous habit. It is claimed to be quite aggressive in the lawn of Mr. Sullivan and to take kindly to repeated mowings. To be developed as a lawn plant for the South." (YinaU.) 22432 to 22459. From Peking, Ckihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, ag- ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March 16, 1908. A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows: 22432. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Shifengtse Temple, west of Teking, Chihli, China. "(No. 209, Jan. 17, 1908.) A large variety of the so-called Peking pear: round like an apple, of very pale yellow color, and of melting flesh. Can be intro- duced into the Western World as it is. Formerly sent under No. 100 (S. P. I. No. 16916). Chinese name Ta pai li." (Meyer.) 22433. Prunus sp. Plum. From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 210, Jan. 17, 1908.) A large, red plum, said to be early and very .wod. Chinese name Ta hong li tse." (Meyer.) 22434. Malus sp. Crab apple. From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 214, Jan. 21, 1908.) A fine flowering crab apple, of shrubby form, bearing masses of rose-colored flowers followed by edible scarlet crab apples. Chinese name Hai tang Icua." (Meyer.) 22435. Malus sp. Crab apple. From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 215, Jan. 21, 1908.) A variety of the preceding, No. 214 (S. P. I. No. 22434) : said to be larger, with flowers of white color, followed by very small fruits." (Meyer.) 22436. (Undetermined.) From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 220, Jan. 21, 1908.) Tree cuttings, probably a Rhus, but as no leaves could be found it may prove to be something different: the wood is very hard and brittle. The tree is said to be the only specimen around Peking, as a priest assured us." (Meyer.) 22437. Amygdaltjs abmeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 224. Jan. 22, 1908.) A large apricot, said to be white with a red tip. Chinese name Hai tschai ta pai sing." (Meyer.) 22438. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. •■(No. 225, Jan. 22. 1908.) A very good pear, nonmelting, but very juicy. The Chinese con- sider this one "of their best pears. A good keeper. Color light yellow, of 137 54 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 22432 to 22459 Continued. regular pear shape with ;i long peduncle. There are several distinct varieties of this pear and ye1 all :nv called Yar li. One form scut in inn;, under No. L19 (S. P. [. No. L6924)." I Meyer,) 22439. I'vki s chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 226, Jan. 22, L908.) A hard-meated round pear of yellow color with :> red check, looks like an apple;-an extraordinary keeper, even when treated roughly. May be of use as a eooking pear. Chinese name Hong hsau li." < Meyer.) 22440. Malus SYLVESTRis Mill. Apple. From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 227. Jan. 22, 1908.) A small white apple, called Pai ping kus, used in sweetmeats and preserves." i \i< y r.) 22441. Pbtjnus sp. Flum. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 240, Jan. 30, liuis. i a large yellow plum, very bushy but growing very vigorously. Said to be good. Chinese name Huang li tse." (Meyer.) 22442. Pybtjs chinensis Lindl. Pear. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 241, Jan. 30, 1908.) a large variety of the so-called Yar li. Sent also under Nos. 119 and 225 (S. P. I. Nos'. 16924 and 22438). Chinese name of this variety Ta yar li." (Meyer.) 22443. Praxis i sinensis Lindl. Pear. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 242, Jan. 30, 1908.) A round apple-shaped pear of red color, hard meated but sweet; a good shipper; fit perhaps as a cooking- pear. Chinese name Hong ho li." ( Meyer. ) 22444. Amygdaltjs aemeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot. From Taidjatsoa, west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 244, Jan. 30, 1908.) An apricot which is said to he half red and half yellow. Chinese name Hai tang hong sing." (Meyer.) 22445. Amygbaltjs aemeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 245, Jan. 30, 1908.) A large yellow apricot with edible sweet kernel. Chinese name Ta huang sing." < Mi yer.) 22446. Amygdaltjs aemeniaca (L.) Dum. Apricot. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu. Chihli, China. "(No. 246, Jan. 30, 1908.) A small red apricot of sweet taste and with edible sweet kernel. Chinese name Shau hong sing." (Meyer.) 22447. Populus balsamifeba suaveolens (Fisch.) Wesm. Poplar. From Taidjatsoa. west of Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 247, Jan. 30, 1908.) An extraordinary slender form of Populus suaveolens. A beauti- ful tree when planted in a row along a water course with the western sky as background. Chinese name Pun )/. 21317.) 22488. Cicer aimi.iimm L. Chick-per.. From Mexico City, Mexico. Purchased from Prof. Felix Foex, National School of Agriculture. Received April 1. 1908. (For description see Nos. 10974 and 11634.) 22489 to 22492. From Guelph, Ontario. Canada. Presented by Prof. C. A. Zavitz, Agricul- tural College, through Mr. X. II. Vinall. Received April 1. 1 ( .m»s. 22489. Chaetochloa itai.ica (L.) Scribn. Millet. California, 22490. Panicum miliaceum L. Proso millet. Red French. 22491. Chaetochloa italica (L.) Scribn. Millet. Holy Terror Gold Mine. 22492. Panicum miliaceum L. Proso millet. Japanese Panicle. ••The above are to be used in classification work and varietal tests." (Vinall.) 22496 and 22497. From Lahore, Punjab. British India. Presented by Mr. \Y. R. Mustoe, superintendent, Government Historical Gardens. Received March 16, 1908. 22496. Beatjmontia gkandiflora (Roxb.) Wall. "A climbing, woody vino. Leaves opposite, short petioled, oblong, 6 to 8 inches long, 2 to ."i inches wide, entire. Flowers greenish yellow, in axil- lary cymes. Corolla bell shaped, about 5 inches across, five lobed, margin wavy. * * :: Seed takes nearly one year to ripen." {Roxburgh.) " Nomen bengalense: Dhootura Luta." (Wall.) 22497. BOMBAX MALABABICUM DC. 44 One of the largest of the Indian trees, often 100 feet high. Leaves alternate, long petioled. digitate. Leaflets, 5 to 7, lanceolate, 6 to 12 inches long, entire, smooth on both sides. Covered with large red flowers early in spring, before the leaves appear. " Salmuli, the Sanscrit name: Beng. Simul; Teling. Boorgha." (Box- burgh, Flora Indica, vol. 3, p. 167.) 22498 to 22502. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. D. Duncan Main. through Mr. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai, China. Received March 20, 1908. 22498 to 22501. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. 22498. Yellow. Similar to No. 18619. 22499. Yellow. 22500. Green. Similar to No. 17857. 22501. Black. 22502. Pisum abvense L. Field pea. Varietal descriptions of the above were made by Mr. II. T. Nielsen. 137 JANUARY 1 To MARCH 31, 1908. 59 22503 to 22510. From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from L. Boehmer & Co. Received March 31, 1908. The following seeds with Japanese names quoted; varietal descriptions l>v Mr. H. T. Nielsen : 22503 to 22507. Glycine hispioa (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. 22503. " Teppo Mame." Yellow, similar in appearance to Amherst, No. 1727.". 22504. •• Kaze Mame" Green. 22505. " Gogwatsu Mame" Yellow, similar to Haberlandt, No. 17271. 22506. - Mam Mame." Yellow. 22507. •■ Vieuri Lei." Green, similar to Yosho, No. 172»>2. 22508 and 22509. Phaseolus angulabis (Willd.) \V. F. Wight. Adzuki bean. 22508. Red. 22509. "Shiro." Yellow. 22510. Phaseolus badiatus L. Mung bean. •• Runda Mane ." 137 INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. Abelmosehus esculent us, 21799. Ictinidia chinensis, 21781. Aeschynomene bispinosa, 21797. Aescvlus chinensis. 22353, 22354. Albizzia sp., 21969. adianthifolia, 21750. Alfalfa, Andean, 21935. Arabian, 21768, 21769. (China), 22001. Dry-Land, 21807, 21945. (Ecuador), 22465. (Germany), 22467. Grimm, 21735, 21827, 21938. (Guaranda), 22465. Jet, 21768, 21769. Monsefu, 22466. Morada, 22465. (Peru), 22466. sand lucern, 22418. (Utah), 21828, 21829. 21867. See also Medicago sativa and Medir cago sativa varia. Amygdalus armenlaca, 22344, 22347. 22444 to 22446. davidiana, 21908, 22009. persica, 2198s to 21992, 22343, 22351, 22352, 22::r>s to 22360, 22:;::;. Ananas sativus, 21950, Andropogon ischaemum, 21897. sorghum, 21807, 21834 to 21836, 21868, 21869, 21936, 211)37, 21940, 21941, 22010 to 22012, 22299 to 22301, 22325 to 22332. Anthemis stipulacea, 21893. Apple (China), 22371. 22372. 22440. Apricot (China), 22344, 22437, 22444 to 22440. Arachis hypogaea, 22022. Argyrela nervosa, 22392. Artemisia annua, 21892. Arundinella anomala, 21896. Asparagus sp.. 2201 s. afrieanus, 22029. Astragalus sinicus, 21942. Arena nuda inermis, 22005. sativa, 22306. sterilis, 21751. Bamboo. See' Ba mhos arundinacea and Gephalostachyum pergracile. Sambos arundinacea, 21837, 22487. Banana (French Guinea), 21776. (Hawaii), 22061 to 22065. Barberry (China), 21909.^ See also Berberis vulgaris japonica. Barley. Primus, 22058, 22303. 137 Barley, Prinsess. 220.")!). 22304. Svauhals, 22305. See also Hordeum spp. Bauhinia picta, 21783. Bean, Adzuki. See Phaseolus angu- laris. Black Mauritius. 22031. 22032. (China), 21001. 22008. Hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab. Mung. See Phaseolus radiatus. See also Phaseolus spp. Beam-arm a guatemalensis, 21904. Beaumontia grandiflora, 22496. Benincasa cerifera, 21801. Berberis sp., 21900. vulgaris japonica, 21950. Hoi usant litis speciosus, 21808. Bombax malabaricum, 22407. Brassica oleracea, 22459. Butcher's broom. See Ruscus acu- 1 eat us. Cabbage (China), 22459. Canarium luzonicum, 21860. Canavali sp., 22298. Cannabis sativa, 21780. Capnoides sp., 22020. Capsicum annuum, 22338. Caragana chamlagu, 21067. Cariea papaya, 21800. Castanea sativa, 21875. Catjang, Upright, 21934. See also Vigna catjang. Cedar (France), 22460. 22461. Celosia a roe n tea. 21906. Celt is sp., 21881, 21882, 21972. 22454, 22455. Centaurea sp.. 2234s. Cephalostachyum pergracile, 21943. Cercis chinensis, 2245s. Chaetochloa italiea, 22420, 22489, 22401. Chayota edulis, 21966. Cherry (China). 21924. 22345. 22361. Chestnut (China ), 21875. Chick-pea. See Cicer arietinum. Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa. Chrysanthemum sp., 22081. indicum, 21804. sinense, 21893. stipulaceum, 21S93. Chrysophyllum maglismontana, 224.10. deer arietinum, 217S4 to 21786, 224ss. Citrullus vulgaris, 21805, 21903. Citrus sp., 21904. decumana, 21870. Union um, 21905. nobilis, 21810. X vulgaris, 21779. 61 62 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. Clover, Fragrant. Sec Tri folium sua r< oh ns. Cockscomb. See Celosia argentea. Coh us s|... 21773, 21774. amboinicus, 21865. Colocasia sp., 22066 to 22075. Corn i China I, 22308. (Java t. 22313 to 22315. i Mexico), 22060. Comus macrophylla, 21971. Corylus avellana, 22468 to 22486. ( lowpea, Amherst, 21825. Black, 21817. Black Crowder, 22052. Black-Eye, 21815. Brown-Eye, 22382, 22408. Clay, 21816. Cream, 21813. (India >, 21793. (Philippines), 22391. Speckled Crowder, 22051. Turney's Black-Eye, 22050. Volunteer, 22054. Volunteering Iron, 22055. Whippoorwill, 21814. White, 21793. See also Vigna unguiculata. Crab apple (China), 21878,21879, 21915, 21916, 21922, 21027, 22484, 224:::.. Crataegus sp., 21986. pinnatifida, 21921, 21987. Cucumber (India), 21802. I Korea >. 21752. en cum is melo, 21803. sativus, 21752, 21802. Cucurbih! pepo, 21804, 211)02. Cupressus bt nthami knightiana, 22160. lindleyi, 22461. Cydonia sp., 21984. japonica, 21812. J >roso. See Panicum miliaceum. See also Chaetochioa italica. Mimosa adianthifolia, 21750. 31 isca n tit us con den s at us, 21 820. Morus alba, 2244s. 22451. Mulberry (China). 22448, 224."!. Musa sp., 21776. 22001 to 22065. Muskmelon. See Cucumis melo. Nephelium lappaceum, 22384. A icotiana alata, 22101. bigelovii angustifolia 22102. glutinosa, 22 m:;. noctifiora albiflora, 22104. quadrivalvis, 22105. rustica, 22083 to 22100. silvestris, 22106. tabacum, 22107 to 2221)7. Oak, Cork. See Quercus subi r. Oat (China >. 22005. (Persia >. 21 751 . Victory, 22306. Olea ferruginea, 22324. Olive. See Olea ferruginea. Opercnlina tuberosa, 22316. Oryza sativa,. 22002, 22302, 22309. Panicum maximum, 21958, 22020. miliaceum, 224110, 22402. obtusum, 21736. plantagineum, 21001. Papaw. See Carica papaya. Pea, beach. See Lathyrus maritimus. field. See Pisum arvense. garden. See Piston sativum. Peach (China). 2100s. 21988 to 21002. 22343, 22351, 22352, 22358 to 22360, 22373. Peanut (China). 22022. Pear (China). 21880, 21011 to 21014. 21917, 2191S. 21023, 21928 to 21031. 21983, 21985, 22432, 22438, 22430. 22442, 22443. Pennisetum compressum, 21809. flaccidum, 21000. Pepper, Jalapa, 2233s. Perilla frutescens, 22410. Persimmon (China). 21010, 22350, 22362, 22305 to 22370. Phaseolus angularis, 21824, 22310, 22383, 2241 < ), 22508, 22100. pilosus, 21790. 137 Phaseolus radiatus, 217S7, to 21789 22000, 22400, 22510. vulgaris, 21901, 22008. Phoenix it until is, 21 <."::. Ph vaginites karka, 21057. longivalvis, 22340. vulgaris longivalvis, 22349. Pili nut. See Canarium luzonicum. Pine, Chilgoza. See Pin us gerardiana. I China). 21007. 22450. Pineapple, Guayaquil, 21050. Pinus bungeana, 21007. 22450. gerardiana, 21810. Pistacia chinensis, 21070. khinjuk, 22323. Pisum arvense, 22007, 22036 to 22049, 22077 to 22070. 22502. sativum. 21704. 21795. Plum (China). 22433, 22441. Pomelo, Amoy, 21870. Poplar (China), 22355. 22363. 22447. Populus alba tomentosa, 22355. balsamifera suaveolens, 22303, 22447. Prunus sp., 22345, 22361, 22433, 22441. tomentosa. 21024. Pteroceltis tatarinowii, 21077. Pueraria thunbergiana, 22341. Pumpkin (China i. 21002. ( India ) , 21804. Pyrus sp., 21030. 21031. betulaefolia, 21082. chinensis, 21880, 21911 to 21014, 21017, 2101s. 21023, 2102s. 21020. 21983, 21 Osr,. 22432. 22438, 22430, 22442, 22443. Quercus sp., 21876. cornea, 21960. suber, 21732. Radish (Dutch Fast Indies). 21806. (Japan), 22304 to 22404. Pa pita mis sativus, 21806, 22304 to 22404. Rehmannia glutinosa, 22347. Rhamnus sp.. 21078. Rheum acuminatum, 21767. australe, 21763. com pactum, 21764. moorcroftianum, 21766. pal mat tint. 21702. atropurpureum , 21705. tanguticum, 21701. vhapontieum. 21758, 21700. undulatum, 21759. Rhododendron sp.. 21010. 21926. Rhubarb. See Rheum spp. Rhus sp., 22346. Ribes evuentum, 21746. wolfii, 21749. Rice (China 1.22002,22309. Spanish, 22302. Rosa sp.. 21737 to 21740, 21742. 22440. hugonis, 21734. rugosa, 22453. 64 SEEDS \M» PLANTS IMPORTED. Rosa n rici a, 217 13. 80ulU ana, 217 IT. 8pino8is8imn, L'lT 11 . xanthina, l'l' l. *.•_'. Rose (China ). 224 19, 22452, 22453. i England), 21737 to 21743, 21747. h'lihiis cratacgifoliti8, l' IT is. lasiostylus, 'J it 1 1. microphyllus, 21 T 15. Ruscus 21. S\ sban bispinosa, 21T0T. grandiflora, 22303. Solatium sp., 22017, 22405. melongena, 22023. Sorghum (Africa i. 22325 to 22332. broom corn hybrids, 2229*9 to 22:501. (China). 22010 to 22012. Roosevelt's Forty-Four, 21S0T. White durra, 21041. See also Durra, Kafir, Sorgo, and Andropogon sorghum. Sorgo, Gooseneck, 21036. Sec also Andropogon sorghum. Soy bean. Amherst, '21825. Baird, 22333. black. 21756, 22311. 22380, 22407, 22412, 22501. brown, 22310. 22413. Butterball, 21830. (China). 210!)!). 22311. 22312. Extra Early Black, 21T5T. flat black, 22334. (Germany), 2231 T to 22322. giant yellow, 22415. given. 22381, 22500, 22504, 22507. Guelph, 22336, 22337. I to San, 21818. (Japan). 21825, 21830, 21831. (Java). 21040. Ogemaw, 21T55. Samarow, 22320. 22411. yellow. 21T54, 22312, 22335, 223T0. 22406, 22414. 22498, 22400. 22503. 22505, 22506. See also Glycine hispida. Spergula arvensis, 21862, 21863. Spodiopogon sibiricus, 21898. Spurry, Corn or Common. 21862. Spurry, Giant, 21863. Stem-vrugte. Sec Chrysophyllum mag- lismontana. Stizolobium capitatum, 21951 to 21053. 2105.-,. 22031, 22032, 22401. hirsutum, 21054. nii-rum, 22463. Sweet potato (French Guinea), 21770 to 21772. Syringa sp., 22356, 22357. 137 T Tangerine (China ), 21810. Taro i Hawaii i, 22000 to 22075. Thuya orientalis, 2237 1. Tobacco ( Italy 1. 22083 to 22207. Toona ciliata, 22076. Tricliilia emetica, 21809, 21965. Trifolium suaveolens, 22035. subrotundum, 21T33. Triticum sp., 22027. aestivum, 21838, 21939, 2200:;, 22004. dicoccum, 21871, 21872. monococcum aegilopioides, 21873. Tu-chung. Sec Eucommia ulmoides. minis sp., 21920. davidiana, 21032. macrocarpa, 22364. parvifolia, 22375. Undetermined, 21883, 21888, 21891, 22436. Varnish tree. See Eoelreuteria pani- culata. Vetch, common. See Vicia sativa. Viburnum sp., 21974, 21075. Vicia sativa, 21944. Vigna catjang, 21792, 21934. sesquipedalis, 21791. unguiculata, 21793, 21813 to 21817, 22050 to 22055, 22382, 22391, 22408. Vitex incisa, 21976. Vitis sp., 21007, 21979 to 219S1. Walnut (China), 21877, 22378. Watermelon, apple-seeded, 21805. (China), 21903. Wax-gourd. See Benincasa cerifera. Wheat (China), 22003, 22004. Havemann, 21930. (Italy), 21838. (Peru), 22027. See also Triticum spp. Widdrihgtonia whytei, 22024. Willow (China), 22450. Wilson, E. H., seeds secured, 21780 to 21782. Xanthoceras sorbifolia, 22457. Xanthochymus tinctorius, 22390. Xanthosoma sagittaefolium, 21777, 21778, 21826. Xiphagrostis condensatus, 21820. Yarn. See Dioscorea spp. Yangtaw. See Actinidia chinensis. Yautia (British Guiana), 21826. (French Guiana), 21777, 21778. Zanthoxylum ailanthoides, 22342. Zea mails. 22000. 22308, 22313 to 22315. Zizyphus lotus. 21995. sativa, 21993, 21994, 21996. o U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 142. B. T. GALLOWAY. Chief of Bureau. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE .PERIOD FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908: INVENTORY No. 15; Nos. 22511 to 23322. Issued February 25, 1909. * WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1909. BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. The scientific and technical publications of 1 1 1 # - I'.ureau of Plant Industry, which was organized July 1. 1001, arc issued in a single series of bulletins, a list of which follows. m Attention is directed t.. the fact that the publication! in this series are not for general distribution. The Superintendent of Document!, <;overnrnent Printing Office, Washington, I>. 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The Avocado, a Salad Fruit from the Tropics. 1905. Price, « cents. 142 [Continued on page 3 of cover.] U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 142. B. T. GALLOWAY, chief of Bureau. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURIXU THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1008: INVENTORY No. 15; Nos. 22511 to 23322. Issued February 25, 1909. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1909. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. PhyHologiat and Pathologist, and chief o) Bureau, Beverly T. Galloway. Physiologist and Pathologist, and Assistant Chief of Bureau, Albert F. Woods. oratory oj Plant Pathology, Erwln v. Smith, Pathologist in Charge. Fruit Disease Investigations, Merton B. Waite, Pathologist In Charge. Investigations in Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist in Charge. Cotton mui Truck Diseases and riant Disease Survey, William A. Orton, Pathologist in Charge. Pathological Collections and Inspection Work, Flora W. Patterson. 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Grain Standardisation, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge. Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P. J. Wester, in Charge. Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge. South Texas Garden, Brownsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge. Farmers' Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge. Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in General Charge. Editor, J. E. Rockwell. Chief Clerk, James E. Jones. Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. scientific staff. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers. Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations. , F. W. Clarke. Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations. Frederic Chisolm, Expert. Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants. 142 LI1 >Y C * AL LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Office of the Chief, Washington, D. C, October 19, 1908. Sir : I have the honor to transmit herewith, and to recommend for publication as Bulletin Xo. 142 of the series of this Bureau, the ac- companying manuscript, entitled " Seeds and Plants Imported Dur- ing the Period from April 1 to June 30, 1908: Inventory Xo. 15; Xos. 22511 to 23322." This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to publication. Respectfully, B. T. Galloway, Chief of Bureau. Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture. 142 3 CON T E N T S Page. Introductory statement 7 Inventory 9 Index of common and scientific names 77 142 5 B. P. I.— 418. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908: INVENTORY NO. 15; NOS. 22511 TO 23322. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT. This fifteenth inventory of seeds and plants imported by the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction between the dates of April 1 and June 30, 1908. inclusive, comprises 812 numbers, and among the more important are those which our agricultural explorer Mr. Frank N". Meyer secured personally in his exploration trips in north- ern and central China. While it is too soon to tell anything about the real value to the country of these new importations, it may be worth while to call especial attention to certain ones from which we expect more than others. Occasionally, it is the thing of which little is at first expected that turns out the most important, but as a rule the predictions of the explorer in the field have come true. Among the plants from Mr. Meyer are some especially interesting shade and ornamental trees, which he secured at great personal dis- comfort and risk from the almost barren mountains of the Wutai, where the climatic conditions are similar to much of the territory of the Northwestern States. The unusual difficulties of collecting seeds in these mountains will be appreciated when it is mentioned that of some species onty single trees are standing in absolutely barren wastes extending for scores of miles around. Although Mr. Meyer made two trips to this inhospitable region, it was quite impossible for him to be on hand when the seeds of single rare elms and spruces ripened and, as can well be believed, the wild rodents which were on the spot did not wait for him. Some of the things of which he obtained cuttings have been pronounced new by Professor Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum, and it is to be regretted that more material from this region could not have been secured. Of items of interest from other parts of China, Mr. Meyer for- warded four distinct varieties of the Yang Mae, or strawberry tree (Myrica nagi) ; the evergreen chestnut {Castanopxis tibetana) ; VI- mus pumila, a promising dry-land elm from Manchuria for the Northwest; the remarkable white-barked pine (Pinus bungeana), which can hardly fail to attract the attention of our landscape gar- deners ; four species of lilac as yet undetermined ; five species of Chinese roses; a very unusual collection of twenty-nine forms of 142 7 8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. bamboos, some of which are hardy enough to grow in the climate of Peking, which resembles that of Philadelphia; a wild oat from the dry elevated port ions of the Wutaishan, and soy beans, cowpeas, sorghums, cottons, and many other very valuable things from this great Klondike of new plant varieties, where almost every cultivator saves his own seeds and thus originates new strains. Special mention should be made of an unusual piece of introduc- tion work which Consul Magelssen, of Bagdad, carried out at our request, i. e., the securing and proper labeling of what may be con- sidered one of the most successfully landed collections of Arabian date-palm suckers. Through the increasingly large number of friends of plant intro- duction both abroad and at home a number of interesting things have been secured by correspondence: Cork acorns from southern Spain; a summer orange called the Natsu mikan, from Japan, which ripens in midsummer and is served on the tables of foreigners there just as the pomelo is in America ; a collection of Indian green-manure and fodder plants from Nimboli ; a broad-leaved variety of alfalfa from Elche, Spain ; a collection of taros from Cochin China ; a collection of rare sorghums from Entebbe, Uganda ; the sugar palm from the East Indies ; the white Alfonso mango from Bombay ; a unique collec- tion of wild and cultivated potatoes from the archipelago of Chiloe, in southern Chile, the home of the potato, and from the adjoining main- land, made by Mr. Jose D. Husbands ; and a collection of Guatemalan cacti and a Central American dahlia secured for us by the late Prof. W. A. Kellerman just before his unfortunate death in the Guatemalan forest. It should be repeated that the seeds and plants here listed are not necessarily for distribution, nor is it always possible to supply those who desire the various things listed here with what they want ; but it is the aim of the office to get anything that a plant breeder or plant experimenter wants, whether it appears in these inventories or not, provided it is not already on the market, in which case the applicant will be referred to the catalogues which advertise it. To introduce a plant and get it into the regular trade channels without in any way interfering with the legitimate business in plant novelties which the seedsmen and nurserymen of the country are so well carrying on is one of the objects of our work. The botanical determinations of the material are, as in the previous inventory, those of Messrs. W. F. Wight and H. C. Skeels, while the inventory has been prepared by Miss Mary A. Austin. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, Washington^ D. C, October 7, 1908. 142 INVENTORY. 22511. Pueraria thunbergiana (S. & Z.) Benth. Kudzu. From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from L. Boehmer & Co. Received April 4, 1908. See No. 22341 for description. 22512. ROLLIXIA ORTHOPETALA A. DC. From Para, Brazil. Presented by Prof. C. F. Baker, Musen Goeldi, Caixa Postal No. 399, through Mr. (). W. Barrett. Received April 4, 1908. "The finest anonaceous fruit of tropical America." (Baker.) "Tree 30 to 40 feet high; leaves oblong, acuminate, acute at base; corolla 1 inch in diameter, greenish yellow. Fruit size of an infant's head, greenish yellow : flesh white, sweet. Grows in flooded woods along the Amazon." ( Ma >-t ins.) 22513 to 22523. From Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. John Ft. Bovell, superintendent. Agricultural Department, at the request of the Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 4, 190S. 22513. Milady. 22519. Gerennj Barbados. 22514. Banana tannia. 22520. Leefman. 22515. Red tac-u. 22521. Button tannia. 22516. (Unknown.) 22522. Gray Jack. 22517. Choice Marquis. 22523. White Leftman. 22518. China eddo. "A collection of taros and yautias which are grown extensively as wet-land crops in Barbados. Procured for the collection of these plants in Florida." (Fairchild.) 22524 to 22527. Juglaxs spp. Walnut. From Baumschulenweg, near Berlin, Germany. Purchased from Mr. L. Spath. Received March 28, 1908. Notes taken from Mr. L. Spath's catalogue for 1907-1908. 22524. X JUGLANS INTERMEDIA PYRIFORMIS Carr. (J. NIGRA X REGIA?) A hybrid with large, multi-pinnate, light green leaves. 22525. X JUGLANS INTERMEDIA VILMORIXIANA Carr. ( J. NIGRA X REGIA ? ^ A beautiful and imposing tree, perfectly hardy. 142 10 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22524 to 22527 Continued. 22526. JUGLANS i;i QIA L. ./. regia f.ertilis Hort., •/. regia praeparturiens Hort. Bush walnut; very early bearing. 22527. JUGLANS REGIA L. ./. regia rubra Hort. Red-skinned walnut. 22528. Vitis vinifera L. Grape. From Niles, Cal. Presented by the California Nursery Company. Received ;ii the Plant introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March, 190S. Sultanina Rosea. A seedless variety. (See No. 3921 for description.) 22529. Panicum maximum Jacq. From Livingstone, Victoria Falls, northwestern Rhodesia. Presented by Mr. C. E. F. Allen, conservator. Received April 6, 1908. "A valued grass in this country for hay and pasture." (Allen.) 22530. Landolphia capensis Oliv. From Pretoria. Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. 0. Burtt Davy, agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received April 6, 1908. "A small bush of the Magaliesberg. These fruits have an agreeable flavor and are used for jam and brandy and are eaten raw. The fruit is known as the "wild peach' or "wild apricot.' "This Landolphia is not likely to yield commercial rubber. The bush re- quires a warm, almost frostless situation." (Davy.) 22531. Axox a cherimola Mill. Cherimoyer. From Island of Madeira. Presented by Mr. Charles O. L. Power. Re- ceived April 0. 1908. " These cuttings were taken from a tree which produces good-*sized, normal fruit of the smooth-skinned variety; it has no particular name here. '• It is the best tree as regards size and quality I have in my garden, but, as is the case with all cherimoyers here, both the size and quality vary very much from year to year." (Power.) 22532. Hordeum polystichum trifurcatum (Schlect.) Asch. & Graebn. Barley. From Fort Collins, Colo. Secured from Prof. W. D. Olin, agronomist, Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 8, 1908. Hull-less. "Grown from No. 12709. Adapted to high altitude." (Derr.) 22533. Crataegus pixxatifida Bunge. Hawthorn. From Shantung Province, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society, Shanghai, Kiangsu, China.- Received March 26, 1908. " The Chinese name for this fruit is San dzo, the first syllable of the word, San, means mountain and would point to its cultivation in mountainous regions. It is about the size of a crab apple and resembles the thorn apple, of which I presume it is a species. It makes an exceptionally nice jam. The fruit when ripe is washed and each one cut open to see that there is no decay or 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 11 22533— Continued. worm, and the whole is boiled. It is then nibbed through a sieve to separate the skin, seeds, etc. The pulp is then slightly cooked with sufficient sugar. If much boiled it turns to jelly. The taste and flavor remind me of the New England boiled cider-apple sauce, in Pennsylvania called * apple butter.' I think it has a nice aromatic flavor, and if not cultivated in America I have sent you seeds enough to give it a speedy introduction." (Famham.) 22534 and 22535. Glycine hispjda (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Weihsien, China. Presented by Mrs. C. W. Mateer. Received April 4, 1908. 22534. Yellow. '"This bean is used for making lamp and cooking oil and for flour to make cakes: also for bean curd (a mush curdled by caustic soda and eaten fried). All these are nourishing, but more esteemed by Chinese than foreigners. The refuse after expressing the oil forms a cake (round) 2 feet in diameter and 3 inches thick. This is exported for feeding animals (pounded fine) and enriching land." (Mateer.) 22535. Black. Similar in appearance, to Cloud. 22536 to 22540. From Chefoo, Shantung. China. Presented by Mr. Hunter Corbett, through Rev. J. M. W. Famham, of Shanghai, China. Received April 4, 1908. The following seeds, varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen: 22536 to 22538. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. 22536. Green. Similar to No. 1TS5T. 22537. Green. Similar to No. 172G2, Yosho. •'Chinese names ■ S. P. I. No. 22530) ('Jung teo and Lull teo; (S. P. I. No. 22.~>.\57 ) Whong teo. These beans are used extensively for the manufacture of oil : the bean cake which remains after the oil has been pressed out is shipped south and extensively used as a fertilizer in vegetable gardens. Will grow well on level or high and hilly land. Is used by the people largely for food, being ground and made into a curd, also put in water and soaked until well sprouted and used as a vegetable. It is also boiled and eaten in the same manner as rice." (Corbett.) 22538. Black. Similar in appearance to Cloud. "Chinese name Shao hih teo. Used chiefly for feeding animals." (Corbett.) 22539. Vigxa unguiculata ( L. ) Walp. Cowpea. Whippoorwill. Similar to Nos. 17330, 17849, and 210S5. "Chinese name Hun;/ chiang teo. Planted in orchards and in ground overshadowed by trees, etc." ( Corbett.) 22540. Pisum arvexse L. Field pea. " Chinese name Wan teo. Used extensively in the manufacture of vermicelli." (Corbett.) 22541 to 22549. From Chelsea, S. W., London, England. Presented by James Veitch & Son. Received April 3, 1908. 22541. Aconitum hemsleyanum E. Pritzel. 142 12 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22541 to 22549— Continued. 22542. At c.mum sp. ( V) 22543. ASTILB] sp. (?) 22544. Artemisia lactifloba Wall. 22545. Bebbebis acuminata Franch. 22546. Jasminum primulinum Hemsl. 22547. Yrns arm ata Diels & Gilg. Var. Veitchii. 22548. Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herd. 22549. Lonicera tragophylla Hemsl. 22550 to 22555. From Groningeii, Netherlands. Presented by Mr. J. W. Moll, director, Botanic Garden. Received April 8, 190S. 22550. Arriiknatherum elatius (L.) Beau v. 22551. Panicularia magellanica (Hook, f.) Kuntze. 22552. Podophyllum emodj Wall. 22553. Lathyrus montanus Bernh. 22554. Lathyrus niger (L.) Bernh. 22555. Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. 22556. Garcinia tinctoria (DC.) W. F. Wight. (Xantho- CHYMUS TINCTORIUS DC.) From Alas Besorki, Java. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, P. I. Received April 7, 1908. "A robust grower." (Lyon.) " Introduced as a possible stock for the mangosteen." (Fairchild.) 22557. Cynara scolymus L. Artichoke. From Algiers, Algeria. Purchased from Dr. L. Trabut. Received April 6, 1908. Violet Provence. 22558 and 22559. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Gunnison, L T tah. Purchased from Mr. W. H. Gribble, through Mr. C. J. Brand. Received April S, 1908. 22558. Irrigated. " Grown at Centerfield, Utah, in the San Pitch Valley. This seed is grown from the first crop of the season." (Brand.) 22559. Dry land. " Grown in the Sevier Valley, near Gunnison, Utah, in 1907." (Brand.) 22560 to 22563. Juglans regia L. Persian walnut. From Troyes, France. Purchased from Baltet Freres. Received April 9, 1908. 22560. Chaoert. 22562. Mayette. 22561. Franquette. 22563. Parisienne. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 13 22564 and 22565. From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 10, 1908. 22564. Pennisetum americanum (L.) Schum. Pearl millet. " um-Vellivelli." 22565. Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. Ragi millet. " M poh or " Both of these have been grown in the low country and are from this season's crop just harvested." (Davy.) 22566 and 22567. Citrus aurantium L. Orange. From Poona, Bombay, India. Presented by Mr. N. M. Bhagawat, acting superintendent, Empress Botanical Gardens. Received April 10, 1908. 22566. Ladoo. (See No. 8441 for description.) 22567. Suntra. (See No. S446 for description.) 22568 and 22569. Vicia i aba L. Broad bean. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. Presented by Dr. D. Duncan Main and Rev. J. H. Judson. Received March 26 and April 6, 1908. 22568. Small green. 22569. Brownish green. Medium size. 22571 to 22629. From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri- cultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., February 4, 1908. A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows : 22571. Deutzia sp. From Shutseshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 152, Nov. 18, 1907.) A low- growing Deutzia, found here and there in crevices of the rocks. May prove to be a valuable little shrub for gardens in semiarid regions." ( Meyer.) 22572. Fraxinus bungeana DC. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 155, Nov. 20, 1907.) An ash growing in rocky situations and on steep mountain sides. Attains, appar- ently, no great size. May be of use as a foresting plant in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 22573. ( Undetermined. ) From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 156, Nov. 20, 1907.) A low, very bushy shrub, found growing between bowlders. Looks very much like Syringa amurensis Rupr. Will be valuable as a garden shrub in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 22574. Spiraea sp. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 157, Nov. 20, 1907.) A Spiraea which may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions, as it grows in crevices of rocks and in dry and sterile locations." (Meyer.) 142 14 SEEDS AND PLANTS. IMPORTED. 22571 to 22629— Continued. 22575. SPIBA] a sp. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 158, Nov. 20, 1007.) A very ]<»w growing Spiraea, with adiantum-like leaves. May be of use as an ornamental shrub for rockeries or for gardens in semiarid regions." ( Meyer.) 22576. PaUNTTS sp. Plum. Prom Pangshan, Ohihli, China. "(No. 162, Nov. 21, 1007.) A double red-flowered, bushy plum called Yu men tan. Said to be very fine look- ing in springtime. Propagated by being budded on to Amyydalus davidiana or by layering." {Meyer.) 22577. Prunus sp. Plum. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 163, Nov. 21, 1907.) A large- flowered, bushy plum, the flowers of which are said to have a blue color. Chinese name Tsu tsa lau hua. Probably a variety of No. 162 (S. P. I. No. 22576)." (Meyer.) 22578. Catalpa bungei C. A. Meyer. From Pangshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 164, Nov. 21, 1907.) Chinese name Wii tung situ. A fine flowering tree; also of use for wind-breaks and for poles. Adapted to semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 22579. (Undetermined.) Bamboo. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 165, Nov. 21, 1907.) An orna- mental bamboo of a very low 7 growing, bushy habit, 3 to 5 feet high. Loves a somewhat protected place — for instance, against a wall with southern or eastern exposure. Chinese name Tmu chu." (Meyer.) 22580. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 172, Nov. 23, 1907.) A red, medium-sized apricot ; said to be very early. Chinese name Hung siing." ( Meyer. ) 22581. Cydonia sp. Quince. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 174, Nov. 23, 1907.) A small- fruited quince, the fruits of which are very fragrant and much in demand as room perfumers. Chinese name Pel mu hua. Apparently a variety of Cydonia japonica" (Meyer.) 22582. Fraxinus sp. Ash. From Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 176, Nov. 29, 1907.) A shrubby ash, found in dry and sterile locations. Seems to be different from No. 155 (S. P. I. No. 22572) ; otherwise, the same remarks apply to it." (Meyer.) 22583. Euonymus sp. From Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 178, Nov. 30, 1907.) A shrubby, deciduous Euonymus, found growing in very dry situations ; may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions."- (Meyer.) 22584. Sambucus sp. Elder. From near Santchako, Chihli, China. "(No. 179, Dec. 1, 1907.) A thrifty species of elder, seen only a couple of times. Loves moist situa- tions." (Meyer.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 15 22571 to 22629— Continued. 22585. Berberis chinensis Poir. From Shinglnng, Chihli, China. "(No. 185, Dec. 2, 1907.) The same as No. 160 (S. P. I. No. 21909) but from a different locality; for remarks, see this number." (Meyer.) 22586. Celastrus sp. From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 188, Dec. 4, 1907.) A very vigorous species of Celastrus, found growing along rocky trails. May perhaps grow to a very great size ; will trail itself into trees or crawl over rocks." (Meyer.) 22587. Diervilla sp. Weigela. From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 190, Dec. 4, 1907.) A vigorous-growing Weigela, bearing small clusters of pale, rose-colored flowers in early summer. Grows in rocky crevices and on steep moun- tain sides and seems to be able to withstand drought very well. Of use as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks." (Meyer.) 22588. Philadelphia sp. From Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 191, Dec. 4, 1907.) A species of mock orange found growing in dry, rocky locations. May be useful as a garden shrub in dry regions." (Meyer.) 22589. Deutzia sp. From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 192, Dec. 4, 1907.) Found growing in rocky crevices. Seems to be of a very low growth, 2 to 3 feet. Probably of use as a small garden shrub in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 22590. Spiraea sp. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 200, Dec. 11, 1907.) A small, shrubby Spiraea found growing on dry, exposed mountain sides. Of use as a rockery shrub in small-sized gardens in dry regions." (Meyer.) 22591. Sambucus racemosa L. (V) Elder. From near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 204, Dec. 15, 1907.) A low- growing elder ; stands cutting back to the ground every year. Loves to grow on high, dry banks along the fields. May be of use for bank- binding purposes in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 22592. Viburnum opulus L. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 205, Dec. 1, 1907.) A few cuttings of the snowball bushes, which were most heavily loaded with bunches of scarlet berries at time of collecting. Seemed to be a more floriferous type than the ordinary one." (Meyer.) 22593. Actinidia kolomikta (Maxim.) Rupr. (?) From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 207, Dec. 4, 1907.) The small-fruited gooseberry bush. Seems to be a variety of much shorter growth than the ordinary type." (Meyer.) 22594. Quercus sp. Oak. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 834a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Acorns of an oak which bears rather broad leaves, deeply lobed. Probably Quercus mongoliea. Grows on dry, rocky mountain sides. May be, for this reason, of use as a foresting tree in semiarid climes. Chinese name Bo li shu." (Meyer.) 142 16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22571 to 22629— Continued. 22595. Pybi b i bin] nsis Lindl. Pear. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 840a, Dec. 0, 1907.) Obtained from Beveral varieties of cultivated pears, among which were strange types. Some desirable forms may spring up from these northern-grown varie- ties." i i/< yer.) 22596. COBYLUS sp. Hazelnut. From near Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. " (No. S41a, Dec. 3, 1907.) A wild hazelnut growing .*> or 4 feet high and covering here and there whole mountain slopes and sloping valleys. Seems to be able to stand drought very well." {Meyer.) 22597. Diospybos kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. " (No. 843a, Nov. 23, 1907.) The very fine persimmon called Siang shi tse, scions of which were sent under No. 161 (S. P. I. No. 21910)." (Meyer.) 22598. Diospykos kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 843a, Nov. 23, 1907.) A large variety of persimmon of flat shape, occasionally having seeds." (Meyer.) 22599. Diospyros kaki L. f. Persimmon. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 844a, Nov. 20, 1907.) The ordi- nary wild persimmon, called by the Chinese Gai tsao, upon which they graft all their seedless persimmons." (Meyer.) 22600. Pbunus sp. Plum. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 845a, Nov. 21, 1907.) A flower- ing plum, said to have double red flowers ; often cultivated in temple courts; called Yu mei tau. Several varieties will in all probability appear among the seedlings. Budwood previously sent under No. 162 (S. P. I. No. 22576." (Meyer.) 22601. Vitis yinifera L. Grape. From Lungwa, Chihli, China. "(No. 846a, Dec. 1, 1907.) A wild vari- ety which bears heavy crops of rather large bunches of small, black grapes; edible. Chinese name Shan poo tau. Of use as a stock in cold regions." (Meyer. I 22602. Acer sp. Maple. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 847a, Nov. 23, 1907.) An orna- mental maple, attaining a height of about 40 to 50 feet; able to grow in dry regions." (Meyer.) 22603. Fraxinus bungeana DC. Ash. From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 848a, Dec. 4, 1907.) A small ash tree growing on dry, rocky mountain slopes; well fit for cover- ing barren mountain or hillsides. Chinese name Eoo U sur shu." (Meyer.) 22604. Fraxinus bungeana DC. Ash. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 849a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small ash tree found on dry, rocky mountain slopes. Apparently the same as No. 848a (S. P. I. No. 22603). Scions of the tree from which this seed came were sent under No. 155 (S. P. I. No. 22572). Chinese name Koo H sur shu." (Meyer.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 17 22571 to 22629— Continued. 22605. Juc.laxs mandshurica Maxim. Walnut. From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 850a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Appar- ently a small form of the Manchurian wild walnut." (Meyer.) 22606. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 853a, Dec. 9, 1907.) To be used as a stock for improved varieties." (Meyer.) 22607. Crataegus sp. Hawthorn. From Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 854a, Dec. 3, 1907.) Probably Crataegus pinnatiflda. May be utilized as stock for the large-fruited varieties. Chinese name of this wild one Khun It hong. The seeds may remain dormant for one year or more." (Meyer.) 22608. Syringa amurensis Rupr. Lilac. From near Laushang, Chihli, China. "(No. 855a, Dec. 3, 1907.) The beautiful white-flowering Amur lilac, which is mostly found as a shrub, though it grows in favorable localities into a tree 40 feet tall with a trunk 2 feet in diameter. Stands droughts and sterile soils remarkably well. A good shrub for regions with dry. hot summers and cold winters." (Meyer.) 22609. Grewia parviflora Bunge. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 856a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A shrub growing from 2 to 10 feet tall, bearing red berries which persist until long into the winter. Grows in dry and rocky locations; as such well fit for gardens in dry regions. Chinese name Niang nien tchun. The berries are edible, though not nice." (Meyer.) 22610. Viburnum opulus L. From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 857a, Dec. 1, 1907.) The branches from which these seeds were picked were sent under No. 2" (5 (S. P. I. No. 22592). See this number for remarks." (Meyer.) 22611. Deutzia sp. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 858a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small shrub, found growing on exposed, rocky hill slopes : well fit for rockeries and for gardens in dry regions. Is probably the same species as the one sent under No. 152 (S. P. I. No. 22571)." (Meyer.) 22612. Rhamnus sp. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 859a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A large- leaved, very shrubby Rhamnus, very spiny ; found growing between rocks and bowlders. May be of use as a hedge plant in dry situations." ( Meyer. ) 22613. Rhamnus sp. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 860a, Nov. 20, 1907.) A small- leaved, dwarfy Rhamnus, spiny; found growing between rocks. Fit as a rockery shrub or as a lining bush along pathways in small gardens." ( Meyer. ) 22614. Berberis chinexsis Poir. Barberry- From Shinglungshan. Chihli, China. "(No. 861a, Dec. 2, 1907.) A low, very spreading bush. Perhaps fit as a sand and bank binder in dry regions. Cuttings sent under Nos. 160 and 185 (S. P. I. Nos. 21909 and 22585)." (Meyer.) 61160— Bui. 142—09 2 18 SEEDS AND PLANTS tMPORTED. 22571 to 22629 -Continued. 22615. Rosa sp. From Dear Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 862a, Dec. •".. 1907.) A \vild rose of :i very spreading habit, having red-colored stems - to 3 feet high, very spiny, and bearing many bunches of large scarlet berries. May i r use as a soil binder in rather dry regions." {Meyer.) 22616. Celastrus a i: i ii i i. \ i is Thunb. From Pangshan, Chihli, china. "(No. 863a, Nov. 20, 1007.) A tall climber bearing yellow capsules which hurst open when ripe and show the scarlet seeds. Chinese name Van go 4 and 17095 for descrip- tion.) 142 22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22657 to 22661. From Bucharest, Roumania. Presented i>y Mr. Horace G. Knowles, Ameri- can minister. Received April 2, L908. 22657 and 22658. CiTBUXLUS vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. 22657. " Seed from ;t small, round, green, and thin-skinned melon about the size of an average grapefruit and as sweet as an orange. lis shape and size — just large enough for one person — and delicious flavor would make it immensely popular for serving at clubs, hotels, and restaurants." (Knowles.) 22658. "Another variety of small melon." (Knowles.) 22659 to 22661. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. " These yellow melon seeds are from the most delicious nmskmelons or cantaloupes I ever tasted, and the flavor is as far ahead of the Rockyford as the Rockyford is ahead of the Jersey cantaloupe. If these melons could be grown in the United States to the perfect state they attain here, they would make an invaluable addition to the fruits of our country." (Knowles.) 22659. " Oblong, yellow melon. Thin skin, thick meat, and very sweet." (Knoivles.) 22660. " Large, round, yellow melon. Firm meat and deliciously sweet. Was fully ripe October 1 and was grown in light soil with plenty of sun." (Knowles.) 22661. "Another variety of round, sweet, yellow melon." (Knowles.) 22662. Chayota edtjlis Jacq. Chayote. From New Orleans, La. Purchased from the J. Steckler Seed Company. Received April 22, 1908. " Fruits of a smooth variety of chayote secured for distribution in the South- ern States with the object of encouraging its culture for the market." (Fischer.) 22663. Rubus sp. Raspberry. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society. Received April 21, 1908. " Plants I have found growing wild on the rocky and sandy mountain side, but in good soil, 2,000 feet above the sea." (Farnham.) 22664 to 22669. . From Paris, France. Presented by Prof. Y. Costantin, director, Museum of Natural History, rue Buffon 61. Received April 24, 1908. 22664. Andropogon halepensis (L.) Brot. 22665. Panicum sp. (?) 22666. Arrhexatherum elatius ttjberosus (Gilib.) Skeels. (Avena tuberosa Gilib.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 23 22664 to 22669— Continued. 22667. Anthephora hermaphrodita (L.) Kuntze. 22668. Phleum panictjlatum Huds. 22669. Phleum arenarium L. 22670. Citrus aurantium L. Bigarade. From Yokohama, Japan. Purchased from the Yokohama Nursery Company. Received April 24, 1908. Natsu mikan. ''The Natsu mikan, or 'summer orange,' is needed here as a successor of grapefruit at the season when there is nothing at all to take the place of that most refreshing fruit. Nothing equals the piercing, delicious acidity of Natsu mikan, which is decidedly a sour orange, not in the least like a lemon or a lime. Nothing is so refreshing on a hot summer morning as half of a Natsu mikan, and orangeade made of Natsu mikan is different from lemonade and much hetter. " I remember gratefully the plates heaped with peeled sections of Natsu mikan, with the accompanying plates of sugar, that are offered one at private houses and at monasteries on Japanese summer days. "It seems to me that the Natsu mikan is more often seen on fruit stands in Tokyo than formerly, and more often offered to the foreigner. The largest and finest, they say, come from Yamaguchi prefecture, at the foot of the Inland Sea. " It is a great improvement on the Chinese pomelo, which is so often dry and tasteless, and I shall be glad when we can have it throughout the summer in America." (Eliza R. Scidmore.) (See No. 9268 for previous introduction and further description.) 22671 to 22696. From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agri- cultural explorer, April 20, 1908. A collection of seeds and cuttings, as follows: 22671. Abies sp. Fir. From Peisantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 256, Feb. 21, 1908.) A very tall growing fir, having small light green needles and light-colored, round, oblong cones. Found growing at 6,000 to 7,000 feet altitude. Chinese name Tchien shu." (Meyer.) 22672. Abies sp. From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 257, Feb. 25, 1908.) A medium-tall fir, having large, curved needles with a bluish bloom on them, and bearing long, tapering cones of a chocolate-brown color. Collected at an altitude between 8,000 and 9,000 feet. Chinese name Tchien shu." (Meyer.) 22673. Pinus sp. From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 25S, Feb. 27, 1908.) A tall-growing pine, fit for forestry purposes. Chinese name Sung shu." (Meyer.) 22674. Larix sp. Larch. From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 259, Feb. 25, 1908.) A larch of medium-sized height, growing on sterile mountain sides at very high elevations, 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Fit as a forestry tree 142 "24: SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPOB II h. 22671 to 22696 Continued. in cold-wintered regions, ns it grows on the northern exposed mountain slopes, where the snow does nol mell until way Into May. Chinese name Vsai shu." {Meyer.) 22675. Sybinga villosa Vahl. (?) Lilac. From Nansantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 2<'»'.>, Feb. 26, t.»m;. i A lilac found growing ;ii high elevations, 7,000 to 8,000 feet. S;ii»i t<> boar large panicles of white flowers. Chinese name Sar shu." < Meyer.) 22676. Crataegus sp. Hawthorn. From Tchenghaitse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 271, Feb. -7, 1908.) A hawthorn growing into a small tree having very large spines; oven the trunk is covered with branched spines. Chinese name Ling ching tse." (Meyer.) 22677. Rhododendron sp. From Shanfengko, Shansi. Wutaishan region, China. "(No. 278, Feb. 29, 1908.) A rhododendron of dense, shrubby growth, 4 to 5 feet high, growing on cliffs at about 5,000 feet altitude; apparently rare." (Meyer.) 22678. Ulmus sp. Elm. From Yento, Shansi, China. "(No. 275, Mar. 1, 190S. ) A densely branched elm of shrubby growth, occasionally growing into a small tree; found growing on a sunny rocky mountain slope at about 4,000 feet alti- tude." ( Meyer. ) 22679. Abies sp. Fir. From Talautse, Shansi, China. "(No. 277, Mar. 1, 1908.) A fir of a peculiar drooping appearance: found growing in an old temple court; only one specimen. Chinese name Tchien shu." (Meyer.) 22680. Pinus sp. Pine. From Tongdjautchang, Shansi, China. "(No. 278, Mar. 2, 1008.) A pine of very dense foliage and growing into a stately tree of imposing appearance; rare." (Meyer.) 22681. Rosa xanthina Lindl. Rose. From Tsintse. Shansi, China. "(No. 288, Mar. 9, 1908.) A wild yel- low rose growing in large masses on dry and sterile mountain slopes. Will in the future prove to be the best grafting stock for high-class roses in sterile and arid locations; is used by the Chinese as a stock for roses in pets. Chinese name Moo ro tse." (Meyer.) 22682. Ulmus sp. Elm. From Tsintse. Shansi, China. "(No. 290, Mar. 9, 1908.) An elm of shrubby growth, which becomes a small tree when left alone; has small Prunns-like leaves, dense branches, ashy white bark, and very hard, tough weed, which is highly appreciated as construction material for cart wheels. Grows in dry, rocky situations. Very well fit, as a small tree, for reeky locations and Japanese gardens. Can easily be dwarfed. Probably a new species. Chinese name Ych yii shu." (Meyer.) 22683. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Tsintse. Shansi, China. "(No. 293, Mar. 1, 1908.) A jujube (Chinese date) tree, bearing large, oblong fruits of shining red color, 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 25 22671 to 22696— Continued. which are mainly used as a delicatesse, after having been soaked in weak Chinese spirits for a couple of months. They have a hard skin and are bad for the bowels. The trees can be planted close together (6 to S feet) and do not apparently attain great size. Chinese name IIu ping tsao> meaning bottle jujube. Is considered locally the best of the different varieties grown." {Meyer.) 22684. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 294, Mar. 10, 190S.) A jujube (Chinese date) having medium-sized, red-colored, oblong fruits which taper toward the end. The trees grow to a large size, and when old have hardly any side branches on the main limbs. Chinese name Mu shiny hong tsao; might be called 'pointed jujube.'" {Meyer.) 22685. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 295, Mar. 10, 1908.) A jujube (Chinese date) said to have red oblong fruits, which crack easily when falling down. Trees medium sized. Chinese name Tsui ling tsao, mean- ing 'fragile jujube.' Said to be a very poor keeper." {Meyer.) 22686. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 296, Mar. 10, 1908.) A jujube (Chinese date) tree which grows very large and spreads out very much, bearing small fruits of oblong shape, red color, and of a melting, sweet taste; can not be kept long. Chinese name Lang tsao. Might be called ' melting jujube.' " {Meyer.) 22687. Syringa sp. Lilac. From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 297, Mar. 10, 1908.) A very floriferous lilac, growing often as a little tree ; found on dry mountain slopes. Chinese name 8hau ting lisien." {Meyer.) 22688. Avena ntjda ixermis (Koern.) Asch. & Graeb. Oat. From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi. China. "(No. 927a, Feb. 25, 1908.) A hull-less oat found growing at 8,000 to 9,000 feet elevation. May be of use in the elevated sections of the Rocky Mountain regions. Chinese name Yrjh ma." (Meyer.) 22689. Hordeum distichox nudum L. Hull-less barley. From Tchailingtse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 928a, Feb. 25, 1908.) A hull-less barley found growing at 8,000 to 9,000 feet elevation. Is very rare in this region and might have been brought in from Mongolia by the Mongolian pilgrims, who visit the Wutaishan re- gion every year by the thousands. May be of great value in the short- summered section of the United States. Chinese name Tsao ma." { Meyer. ) 22690. Cannabis sativa L. Hemp. From Tongchor, Shansi, Kwohsien District, China. "I No. 932a, Mar. 4, 1908.) Grown in mountain valleys: considered to be the best variety of hemp of the Shansi Province, and sold in all of the towns and cities for string and rope manufacture. Chinese name Shan ma tse." (Meyer.) 22691. Pinus btjngeana Zucc. Pine. From Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 934a, Mar. 13, 1908.) Sold on the streets as a delicatesse, and said to come from the mountains of 142 26 SEKPS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22671 to 22696 Continued. northern Bonan. Chinese name Bung %%e. Apparently the same as No. 797a I 8. P. I. No. 21997)." I Meyer.*) 22692. Rosa sp. Rose. From Nausantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 935a, Feb. 28, 1908.) A tall-growing, bushy, red-flowered rose; found In thickets on the mountain slopes. May be of use as a grafting stock for standard roses. Chinese name Yeh hong mae kwei hua." I Meyer.) 22693. Rosa n win in a Lindl. Rose. From Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 936a, Mar. 0, 1908.) A wild yellow rose, called Moo ro !*<■ by the Chinese. For further remarks see No. 288 (S. P. I. No. 22681)." (Meyer.) 22694. Beassica oleracea L. Cabbage. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 937a, Feb. 28, 1908.) A cabbage, flal like our own western cabbages, but growing on a high stem. Can be kept frozen hard throughout the winter, and, after having been washed with boiling water, can be served with oil and vinegar as an excellent salad, tasting quite sweet. Grows at 4,000 to 7,000 feet altitude. Fit for the northern and the alpine regions of the United States. Chinese name Whe tse pai tsai." (Meyer.) 22695. COTOXEASTER INTEGERRIMA Medic. From Nausantse Temple, Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 938a, Feb. 26, 1908.) A shrub growing in shady locations on the mountain slopes; bears black berries ; height 3 to 10 feet, according to amount of light and exposure. Hard wooded. Chinese name Shan he tsao." (Meyer.) 22696. Syringa sp. Lilac. From mountains near Tsintse, Shansi, China. "(No. 944a, Mar. 10, 1908.) A very floriferous lilac found on dry mountain slopes; grows often to be a little tree. Cuttings sent under No. 297 (S. P. I. No. 226S7). Chinese name Slum tiny hsien." (Meyer.) 22704 to 22714. From Saigon, Cochin China. Pres?nted by Mr. Jacob E. Conner, American consul. Received April 21, 1908. 22704. Saguerus pinnatus Wurmb. 22705. Oxcosperma sp. 22706. Archoxtophoexix alexaxdrae (F. Muell.) Wend. & Drude. 22707. Rhapis flabelliformis L'Herit. 22708. Dypsis pinnatifroxs Mart. (?) 22709. Sabal sp. 22710. Caryota mitis Lour. (?) 22711. . Licuala peltata Roxb. (?) 22712. Areca oleracea Jacq. 22713. Elaeis guixeexsis Jacq. 22714. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Yellow. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 27 22715 to 22730. Vigna uxguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Clemson College, S. C. Presented by Prof. C. L. Newman. Received April, 1908. Professor Newman made the hybrids indicated in the following list. The selections were also made by him. Descriptive notes by Mr. H. T. Nielsen. 22715. (Newman's No. 2.) Evidently a hybrid between Blackeye and Taylor; seed fully as large as Taylor. 22716. Blackeye X Extra Early Blackeye. (Newman's No. 4.) Probably Blackeye X Black. Looks like Sport, No. 17427, and Watson's Hybrid, No. 17425. 22717. California Blackeye X Taylor. (Newman's No. 9.) Looks like No. 22715, but seed is smaller. 22718. Blackeye X Black Bunch. (Newman's No. 12.) Not distinguishable from No. 22716. 22719. Blackeye X Black Bunch. (Newman's No. 10.) Apparently identical with Nos. 22716 and 22718. 22720. Blackeye X Black. (Newman's No. 13.) Looks like Holstein, No. 17327. 22721. Blackeye X Extra Early Blackeye. (Newman's No. 16.) Appears identical with Nos. 22716, 22718, and 22719. 22722. Red. (Newman's No. 26.) A selection from Clay. 22723. Clay. (Newman's No. 27.) A selection from Clay. 22724. Clay. (Newman's No. 28.) A self-seeding strain. 22725. Holstein. (Newman's No. 43.) Seed exactly like No. 22720. 22726. Taylor X Large White Spot. (Newman's No. 50.) Looks exactly like No. 22717. 22727. Taylor X Browneye. (Newman's No. 51.) Has but very slight markings of the Taylor variety. 22728. Warren's New Hybrid (?). (Newman's No. 53.) Probably a hybrid between Warren's Neiv Hybrid and one of the Lady varieties; is similar in appearance to Southdoum, No. 17339, but the seed is a little smaller. 22729. Warren's Extra Early X Sugar Crowdcr. (Newman's No. 57.) This is probably the same as our No. 17422, which is also a hybrid between these two. 22730. Whippoorwill X Lady. (Newman's No. 64.) Apparently identical with Guernsey, No. 17408. 142 28 SKIDS AND PLANTS [MPORTBD. 22731 to 22737. Prom Nlmboli, Post Mangrul-Dastgir, Distrid Amraoti, Berars, India. Presented by Mr. Anant Sitaram Dbavale, tbrougb Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 24, 1908. The following seeds : 22731. ('a.ian [ndicum Spreng. •• Tur. A legume food crop. The dry fodder is generally fed to cattle." t Dhavah . I 22732. [NDIGOFERA QLANDTJLOSA Wendl. " Divale. An extraordinary leguminous planl ; grows on good soil and shows the greatest number of root nodules. Used only for green manure." i Dhavah . | 22733. Sesbah hisi'i.xosa (Jacq.) Steud. (Aeschynomene bispinosa Jacq.) •• Shevari. A legume forage crop; grown under irrigation; very nourish- ing to sheep and bullocks when fed in green stale"' (Dhavale.) 22734. (Undetermined.) "Shevari. A legume forage crop ; grown under irrigation; very nourish- ing; is fed to bullocks in green stale.'* (Dhavale.) 22735. Sesban aegyptiaca Pers. ( ?) "Savara. A legume forage crop: is fed t<> bullocks and sheep in green state. Grows wild." {Dim rale.) 22736. Ciceb arietinum L. "Harbhara. A legume food crop; is fed to horses .in green state, and the seed also when dry. Horses love it most." {Dhavale.) 22737. Psoralea cobylifolia I.. ••lia nii-lii. A legume plant; is fed to buffaloes; very rarely bears root nodules." (Dhavale.) 22738. Pisum sativum L. Pea. From Boston. Mass. Received through It. & J. Farquhar & Co., April 27, l«.i08. '"To he used for breeding purposes." I Young.) 22739. ( V< tijbita pepo L. Squash. From Shanghai. Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society. Received April IT, 1908. "A fine winter squash (Chinese)." (Farnham.) 22740 and 22741. Colocasia spp. Taro. From Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana. Presented by Dr. C. J. J. Van Hall, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received April 28, 1908. „ The following tubers : 22740. "Hindoe-taya. This has been imported by British Indian coolies." (Van Hall.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 29 22740 and 22741— Continued. 22741. "Agoe-taya. (Agoe=swine.) Is a very coarse variety."' I Van Hall.) •• These two taya varieties are the only new ones I found in this colony." (Van Hall.) 22742. Toluifera pereirae (Klotz) Baill. From San Salvador. Presented by Mr. Jose C. Zeledon, Botica Francesa, San Jose de Costa Rica. Received April 28, L908. "The tree from which the Peruvian balsam is obtained. Since the plant has so much economic importance commercially, it may prove interesting." (Zeledon.) 22743. Citrulli s vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. From Panama. Presented by Miss M. M. Childs, of the United States For- est Service. Received April 29, 1908. " This melon is of average size, lemon-yellow inside, and its flavor somewhat resembles the hickory nut. The rind is very hard and white. The pulp is much softer than the ordinary watermelon, and its juice is used to flavor ice cream. Considered very fine by Americans at Panama, and called by them Panamanian watermelon." ( Childs. ) 22744. Caxaxga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. & Thorns. Hang ilang. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. N. Whitford, chief, Division of Forest Investigations, Bureau of Forestry, Department of the Interior. Received April 21, 1908. "The ilang ilang grows here (Saigon. Cochin China) in some profusion, but it has not yet been cultivated to any considerable commercial extent, as it might be, for its rare perfume. It is a handsome tree, symmetrical and stately, reaching a height of 50 feet or more. It has a smooth, hard, grayish bark resem- bling that of the beech. It flowers in April and May, or perhaps even earlier. The long, strap-like, yellowish petals give out a rich, spicy fragrance, somewhat resembling that of cinnamon and very pronounced just after a rain. It grows very well in this hard, black soil of Cochin China, but I am unable to say just what soil it prefers.'" (Conner.) (For further description see S. P. I. Nos. 3793, 3897, and 20908.) 22745. Aralia racemosa L. Spikenard. From North Clarendon, Vt. Presented by Mr. James Barrett. Received April 29, 1908. •• Natural habitat is a partly shady place where it can have leaf mold to feed on." (Barrett.) (For further description see S. P. I. No. 21658.) 22746 to 22753. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director. Department of Agriculture. Received April 27. 1908. Seed of each of the following: 22746. Vigna si:s(»riPEDALrs (L.) W. F. Wight. •■ Speckled, reddish brown seeds, similar to No. 21oG2. but seeds are shorter." (Nielsen.) 142 30 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22746 to 22753 Continued. 22747. VlGNA BESQUIPEDALI8 (L.) W. F. Wight "Reddish brown seeds. lighter In color than No. 22746." (Nielsen.) 22748. Clitobia hi 1 1 bopb vi i. a Lam. 22749 to 22753. Clitobia ternatea L. 22749. Fl. alba. 22752. Fl. coerulea. 22750. Fl. atrocoerulea. 22753. Fl. violacea. 22751. Fl. Bryni. 22754. Poa eaquatoreensis Hack. (?) From Ecuador. Presented by Mr. L. Ordonez. 537 Harrison street, San Francisco, Cal., through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received April 20, 1908. "This is considered one of the best native grasses of Ecuador; grows very well on light soil with irrigation, but thrives also on dry land."' (Ordonez.) 22755. Brassica rapa L. Turnip. From Helsingfors, Finland. Purchased from Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received April 29, 1908. Petrowski. " We grew this turnip last season at the stations at Sitka, Ram- part, and Copper Valley, and at none of these places was this variety of turnip attacked by the pest (root maggot), although other varieties growing alongside were badly affected." (Prof. ('. C. Georgeson, Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station.) (For other introduction see No. 19554.) 22756 and 22757. Brassica rapa L. Turnip. From Helsingfors, Finland. Presented by Mr. V. F. Sagulin. Received April 25, 19CS. 22756. Flat Round Yellow Finnish. 22757. Yellow Round Red-Top. 22758 to 22761. From India. Presented by T. F. Main, esq., Deputy Director of Agriculture, Poona, Bombay, India. Received April 28, 1908. From Dharwar District : 22758. Vigna catjang (Burm.) TValp. From Surat District : 22759. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp. Similar in appearance to S. P. I. No. 21292. 22760. Vigna catjang (Burm.) Walp. 22761. Phaseolus aconitifolius Jacq. Moth bean. 22762 and 22763. Olea europaea L. Olive. From Sfax, Tunis. Purchased from Chatel & Jacquemart. Received April 29, 1908. Chemlali. Truncheons and seed. (See S. P. I. No. 13567 for description.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 81 22764. Andropogon sericeus R. Br. From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agri- culture. Received May 1, 1908. " New South Wales Bluegrass. The seed is this year's crop grown in the Transvaal." (Davy.) 22765 to 22770. Colocasia esctjlenta (L.) Schott. Taro. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director. Department of Agriculture, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 1, 1908. The following tubers. The nomenclature is mainly that of Hasskarl, Cat. PI. Hort. Bogor., 55. The Malay names are also quoted. 22765. Variety polyrrhiza Hsskl., subvariety viridis. " Kimpoel idjoh." 22766. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubri-nervis. "Talus romah banteng." 22767. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubra. "Talus lampoeng- merah." 22768. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety rubra. "Talus bajabon." 22769. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety " Talus goenoeng tjisalak." 22770. Variety monorrhiza Hsskl., subvariety " Talus kekes." 22771. Mtjsa paradistaca L. Banana. From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. E. Andre, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 1, 1908. " This banana is of the small kind known here as Fig." (Andre.) "A small ornamental banana which has small fruits and numerous seeds." (Barrett.) 22772 to 22774. From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. E. Andre. Received May 1, 1908. 22772. Tounatea simplex (Vahl.) Tanb. "A small, smooth-barked tree, branching like an elm. Leaves short petioled, alternate, 3 inches long, smooth; veins on under surface yel- lowish. Flowers borne in three-flowered racemes, in axils of leaves, at the tips of the branches. Corolla 1A inches long, pale yellow. Wood hard and fine grained; used for lathe work." (H. Pittier.) 22773. Gliricidia maculata H. B. & K. "An unarmed tree, with alternate, compound leaves. Flowers resem- bling those of black locust in size, but pink." (H. B. d- K.) 22774. Cyxometka trinitensis Oliv. "A small tree of the senna family. Leaves alternate, compound, of two obliquely oblong leaflets, 3 to 4 inches long. Flowers in small, many- flowered, axillary, sessile clusters. Fruit a one-seeded, globular legume. 1 to 2 inches in diameter." (Oliv.) 22775 to 22778. From Asmara, Eritrea, North Africa. Presented by the director, Colonial Agricultural Experiment Station. Received April 29, 1908. 22775. Juniperus procera Hochst. 142 32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22775 to 22778 Continued. "A handsome tree, growing l'."> to 1<> meters In central Africa, its native habitat, and its wood is useful in the manufacture <>f various small articles.' < Wight, i 22776. < >\v 1 1 \ \\ i in i: \ ibyssinica (Rich.) Munro. 22777. Acacia i.aiiai Steud. ».v Hochst. • 22778. Albizzia am in i.i.MixTiCA (A. Rich.) Brongn. 22779. ("mas sp. From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist. Received April 27. 1908. " Zenboua. Large tree: spiny; large leaves with a short petiole, slightly winged. Fruit large, depressed, terminated by a flat protuberance. It has been propagated at El-Kantara, in the oasis, where it attains large dimensions. It is very nearly related to the ' Pomme de Adam' and the rough lemon of Florida. Resists gummosis at El-Kantara, near Biskra. Would constitute a good graft- ing stock for the oasis." {Trabut.) 22781 to 22783. From Georgetown, British Guiana. Presented by Mr. A. W. Bartlett, gov- ernment botanist, Botanic Gardens, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received May 1, 1008. The following seeds: 22781. SOPHORA TOMENTOSA L. A small tree, with large, odd-pinnate leaves. Flowers yellow, in stout racemes, about inches long. Distribution, tropical shores throughout the world. (Extract from H. Trimen, Handb. Fl. CojL) 22782. Vinca rosea L. Madagascar periwinkle. " Tender, erect subshrub with oblong leaves. Flowers rosy or white, often with a pink eye ; produced all summer. Sometimes called Cape periwinkle and Old Maid." [Bailey, Cycl. Amcr. Ilort.) 22783. Campomanesia cf.rasoides (Cambess.) A. Gray. •'A shrub with opposite, elliptical, petioled leaves, bearing white flowers in the axils. Fruit the size of a cherry. A native of Brazil." (Cam- besscdes. ) 22784. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Alicante, Spain. Procured through the consular agent at Alicante, by Mr. R. L. Sprague, American consul, Gibraltar, Spain. Received May 4, 1008. "Elche. This variety, called in Spanish the 'broad-leaved of Elche,' was called to my attention by Doctor Trabut, of Algiers. It is supposed by him to be a distinct strain of alfalfa which is grown quite generally near the town of Elche. Spain." (Fairchild.) 22785 and 22786. From Belize, British Honduras. Presented by Mr. E. J. F. Campbell, super- intendent, Botanic Station. Received April 30, 1008. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 3$ 22785 and 22786— Continued. 22785. i Undetermined. ) •'Indigenous velvet bean." (Campbell.) 22786. (Undetermined.) " Indigenous handsome blue-flowered legume." (Campbell.) 22787. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Sorgo. From Hoxie, Kans. Presented by Mr. M. G. Blackman, through Mr. Carle- ton R. Ball. Received May 1, 1908. " Club Head. A sorgo or sweet sorghum not identical with any known variety: possibly a hybrid between Amber and Orange — at any rate related to Amber." (Ball.) 22788 to 22790. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Tashkend, Turkestan. Purchased from Mr. H. W. Duerrschmidt. Received May 4, 1908. Turkestan. 22788. From the district of Aulieata, severe winter, average summer. 22789. From Tschimkent, average summer, not cold winter. 22790. From Khiva, hot summer, mild winter. 22791 to 22793. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. H. N. Whitford, chief, Division of Forest Investigations, Bureau of Forestry, Department of the Interior. Received May 4, 1908. 22791. Chrysophyllum sp. (?) " This is a rare species, growing in the forests, with a fruit about the size of a Japanese persimmon. It has a slightly agreeable taste." (Whit- ford. ) 22792. Sterculia foetida L. " Calumpang. An oil is made from these seeds." (Whitford.) (For further description see No. 17139.) 22793. Pithecolobium acle (Blanco) Vidal. u Acle is one of our valuable timber trees. In quality it is the near- est wood we have to walnut." (Whitford.) 22794 to 22796. From Saigon, Cochin China. Presented by Mr. J. E. Conner, American consul. Received May 4, 1908. 22794. Irvingia oliveri Pierre. 22795. Anona squamosa L. (For description see Xo. 9024.) 22796. Anona reticulata L. (For description see No. 5210.) 22797 to 22809. From Chihuahua, Mexico. Presented by Dr. Edward Palmer. Received May 2, 1908. 61160— Bui. 142—09 3 34 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22797 to 22809 Continued. The following seeds, with Mexican names: 22797 to 22802. PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS L. Scarlet runner. " Frijol patol. There are six different colored beans under this name. Cultivation may reveal some new novelties and it may prove a fine orna- mental; it is much grown here to run over arbors. The green pods are eaten." < Palmer.) 22797. White. 22798. Black. 22799. Lavender, mottled with black. 22800. Mauve, mottled with lavender. 22801. Mauve, mottled with black. 22802. Black, mottled with mauve and gray. 22803. Capsicum frutescens L. Pepper, " Chile , 1907.) Small- fruited variety. For further remarks, see Nos. 732a and 733a (S. P. I. Nos. 22904 and 22905). The Chinese graft the large, sweet-fruited vari- eties upon the wild seedlings, but even among the seedlings there is a large variation in size of fruits and in productiveness." (Meyer.) For previous importations see S. P. I. Nos. 91G4 and 9314. 22907. Carex triangularis Boeclder. Sedge. From Texas. Collected by Mr. F. W. Clarke, special agent in charge of matting-rush investigations. Received May, 1908. " This seed was collected from plants growing in ditches and marshy places along and back from the Victoria division of the S. P. R. R. between Wharton and El Campo, Tex. No seed was gathered from a stalk less than 3 feet tall, and most of the seed was secured from plants 3 feet 6 inches high and upwards. This Carex occurs in abundant quantities from Crowley, La., to Victoria, Tex., and I presume it covers the whole coast country, but it is probably most plentiful in the black, waxy rice belt of Texas." {Clarke.) (For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 20990.) 22908. Lens esculenta Moench. From Mexico. Secured by Mr. David Griffiths, assistant agriculturist, United States Department of Agriculture, on the market at Laredo, Tex. Received May 6, 1908. "Lanteja. A common leguminous plant grown in Mexico extensively and used in about the same way as the chick pea." (Griffiths.) 22909. Picea obovata schrenkiana (Fisch. & Mey.) Masters. From St. Petersburg, Russia. Presented by Dr. A. Fischer von Waldheim, Imperial Botanic Gardens. Received March 27, 1908. Tall, pyramidal tree, with pendulous branchlets and dull green leaves. Native of central Asia. (Extract from Bailey.) 22910. Xaxthosoma sp. Yautia. From Barbados, British West Indies. Presented by Mr. Valpierre Croney, 9 East 97th street, New York, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 11, 1908. Nut Eddo. 22911 to 22913. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. From Tsungming Island. China. Obtained through Rev. J. Ware and pre- sented by Mr. S. P. Barchet, interpreter, American consulate, Shanghai, China. Received May 20, 1908. 22911. Xowliang". Brown. 22912. Kowliang. Black-Hull. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 43 22911 to 22913— Continued. 22913. Sorgo. Chinese. "The white variety (S. P. I. No. 22912) is considered inferior to the red (S. P. I. No. 22911, Brown), though planted in the same way. It is planted in richly manured land, in rows 6 inches wide covered lightly with half an inch of earth. If plants come up too thick or crowded, the plants which should be removed are not pulled, but cut off with a sharp knife, so as not to disturb the roots of neighboring plants." (Barchet.) 22914 and 22915. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, May 19, 1908. 22914. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 667, Apr. 6, 1908.) Variety tor- tuosa. The Crooked or Dragon's Claw Chinese date. Cuttings of a very peculiar variety of the Chinese date, making a quaint and real Chinese impression. A rare plant, and very expensive in China. Chinese name Lung tsao tsao shu. Said to be very difficult to graft." {Meyer.) 22915. Castanopsis tibetaxa Hance. Chestnut. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. •"(No. 959a, Apr. 14, 190S.) A very large leaved, evergreen chestnut, growing into a stately, ornamental tree bearing edible nuts. Very rare in China. Obtained through Bishop G. E. Moule, of Hangchow. These trees will grow in the localities where oranges thrive." (Meyer.) 22916 to 22918. From Gyangze. Tibet. Procured from the British trade agent at Gyangze and presented by Dr. Robert T. Morris, 616 Madison avenue, New York, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received May 19, 1908. 22916. Triticum aestivum L. Wheat. 22917. Hordeum distichox xudum L. Barley. 22918. Tisum arvexse L. Field pea. " I would not presume to venture any opinion about the value of these seeds, but they grow in very high mountain regions and must at least be hardy in trying climates." (Morris.) 22919 to 22922. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. From Ingchung, via Fuchau, China. Presented by Mr. J. Willis Hawjey. Received May 22, 1908. The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen : 22919. Black. Very similar to No. 22886. 22920. Yellowish green. 22921. Yellow. Very similar to No. 22714. 22922. Yellow. Seed resembles Mammoth very closely, but slightly smaller. 142 44 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22923. S-nzoLOBii m sp. Velvet bean. From Pensacola, Fla. Presented by Mr. P. K. Yonge, through Prof. S. M. Tracy, Biloxi, Miss. Received May 23, L908. White. 22924 and 22925. From Italy. Presented by Dr. Robert T. Morris, 616 Madison avenue, New York, through Mr. <>. W. Barrett. Received May 22, 1908. 22924. Lagenabia vulgaris Ser. Gourd. " Zucctuni. Similar to Zucchette (S. P. I. No. 22925), but having smaller fruits." (Morris.) 22925. Cucurbita pepo P. Pumpkin. "Zucchette. Climbing vine ; very long fruit; used like cucumber, sliced and in salads; also boiled like turnip, and may be stuffed with meat and boiled or fried." (Morris.) 22926. ZiNziBEit officinale Rose. Ginger. From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent, Department of Agriculture, Hope Gardens, at the request of Dr. R. H. True. Received May 29, 1908. Procured for Dr. R. H. Trne*s experiments at the Drug Plant Garden, Orange City, Fla. 22927. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Chinese Tract Society. Received May 27, 1908. Black. "Identical with Shanghai, No. 14952: cotyledons are green." (Niel- sen.) 22928. Cucurbita maxima Duch. Venetian squash. From Milan. Italy. Purchased from Fratelli Ingegnoli. Received May 28, 1908. •• Zucca marina. Sow in April in ground well manured and watered, making the holes distant from each other 50 centimeters; till each one with good soil mixed with manure in which place two or three seeds and press down the earth. When the plants have developed, leave the more robust ones. Nourish and water abundantly with water mixed with liquid manure. •• To have large fruit leave only two or three fruits on each plant and remove the superfluous branches." (Fratelli Ingegnoli.) 22929 to 22933. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Mount Silinda, Melsetter District, Rhodesia. South Africa. Pre- sented by Rev. Columbus C. Fuller. Received May 18 and 23, 1908. The following seeds, descriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen : 22929. Similar in appearance to Unknown, but has a slight purplish tinge. 22930. Similar in appearance to Macassar, Nos. 21006 and 21299. 22931. Similar in appearance to Xeiv Era. but seed is a trifle smaller. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 45 22929 to 22933— Continued. 22932. Black. Similar to our common black varieties, but seed a trifle smaller and many of tbem marked with small, gray specks. 22933. Similar in appearance to Taylor, No. 17342, but not quite so large. "The smaller varieties are best for our rather poor soil." {Fuller.) 22934. Dolichos lablab L. From Karlsruhe, Germany. Presented by Prof. L. (iraebener, director. Botanical (hardens. Received May 28. 1908. 22935 and 22936. From Tekhoe. via Fuchau. Fuhkeiu, China. Presented by Miss Jessie Alice Marriott. Received June 1, 1908. 22935. Vigna sksquipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight. 22936. Pi sum arvense L. Field pea. 22937. Ficus sp. From Mokanshan. Chehkiang, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, June 2, 1908. "(No. 068, Apr. 22, 1908.) An ornamental creeping Ficus covering here and there rocks, bowlders, and tree trunks, of use as a covering vine in the mild, moist-wintered regions of the Tinted States. Closely allied to the well-known Ficus repens." (Meyer.) 22938. Vigna inguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Para, Brazil. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi. Re- ceived June 1, 1908. "Feijao manteiga. One of the highest priced beans in the Para, market. Would make one of the very best soiling crops for this region." (Baker.) •• One of the Lady peas, probably Condi." < Nielsen.) 22939. Citrus aurantium sinensis L. Sweet orange. From Para, Brazil. Presented by Mr. C. F. Baker, Museu Goeldi; Re- ceived June 1, 1908. "One of the largest, finest oranges grown at Para." {Baker.) 22940. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Lima, Peru. Received from E. Sayan Palacios & Co., through Mr. C. J. Brand. May 20, 1908. " This is a distinct Peruvian type of alfalfa as distinguished from the Chilean.*' (Palacios.) " This will no doubt prove to be very similar to, if not identical with, S. P. I. No. 9303." (Brand.) 22941. Saguerus pinnatus Wurmb. Sugar palm. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of Agriculture. Received June 4, 1908. "In Java the Arenga saccharifera (Saguerus pinnatus) is not cultivated in regular plantations; it needs much room and light and may be planted at 142 46 SEEDS AM) PLANTS IMPORTED. 22941— Continued. distances of 15 to 18 I'-h ; the planting boles have to be _: to 3 feet in breadth and in depth. At an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level the tree is tit to be tapped at an age of aboul 16 years. It yields more at an altitude of 1,800 feet, where it fruits after L2 or 13 years. In the lowlands, too, it will succeed, but I can n«>t say when it fruits there. "The 'Hi a i the Peruvian alfalfa described in Bulletin No. 118, Bureau Of Plant Industry." (Brand.) 22949. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Chile, South America. Presented by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Lima- vida. Chile, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 3, 1908. "Wild alfalfa found in the foothills of the Cordillera, in a section of moist, virgin land, upon which the alfalfa appears as a weed when field crops are planted for the first time." (Husbands.) 22955. Garcinia binucao (Blanco) Choisy. From Manila, P. I. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon. Received June 11, 1908. "This has the widest range of any species (of Garcinia) which I know; its fruiting season covers the longest time (March to July) ; it is fairly robust, sometimes 40 meters high, and is the most cosmopolitan of any species we have. I have seen it at sea level and up to 3,000 feet. This binucao, or camangis, or gatasan, et al. is found in rock fissures: in dry, gravelly, sterile washes; on the margins of swamps, and in rich, fat valley soils." (Lyon.) 22956. A nona reticulata L. Custard apple. From Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Presented by Dr. E. Andre. Received June 10, 1908. 22957. Belou marmelos (L.) W. F. Wight. (Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa.) Bael tree. From Nyaunglebin, Burma, India. Presented by Rev. Henry W. Hale, Box 30, R. F. D. No. 1. Savannah. Ga. Received June 8, 1908. "These seeds are from the very best bael fruit." (Hale.) "The bael tree of India ascends to an altitude of 4,000 feet. It grows to a height of 40 feet. The fruit has matured near Rockhampton, Australia (23° S. lat.) The plant is readily propagated from root cuttings and is otherwise of easy cultivation. The fruit is of medicinal, particularly antidysenteric, value. The root and the leaves are also used medicinally." (Extract from Von Mueller's Select Extra-Tropical Plants.) (For previous introduction see S. P. I. No. 19367.) 22958 to 22960. Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Mount Silinda, Malsetter District, Rhodesia, South Africa. Pre- sented by Rev. Columbus C. Fuller. Received June 13, 1908. The following seeds. Descriptions of varieties by Mr. H. T. Nielsen: 22958. Black with gray specks. The seed has the same general ap- pearance as many of the hybrids between Black and Iron. 22959. Red. Similar to Red Ripper, but seed is larger. 22960. Clay. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1D08. 49 22961. Phalaris coerulescens Desf. From Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. Presented by Mr. R. W. Peacock, manager, Experimental Farm, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Re- ceived June 13, 190S. "This new fodder plant has been tried by Mr. J. Furphy, of Hill End, in the Moe District, West Gippsland, who says it supplies what has long been wanted — a winter feed for stock, as it resists the frosts and keeps growing right through the winter months. Mr. Furphy states that he obtained a few plants and trans- planted them at the end of April of last year, putting them out in drills 3 feet apart and 2 feet in the drills. By the end of June they had made a growth of 2 feet, sending out shoots until, by the end of the season, as many as 167 stems had been produced by one plant, the highest averaging 7 feet, while some of the stronger stems obtained a height of 8£ feet, the clumps measuring 2 feet across. Although it was a severe winter, not a yellow leaf could be seen, ami the growth was continuous, with nice, succulent blades up to the flowering stems. The roots are fibrous, the foliage very dense, and color a bright green in the middle of winter. It seems to succeed in the colder districts where other plants do not thrive. Autumn planting is recommended, and Mr. Furphy favors giving the plants plenty of room. His plot yielded at the rate of 60 bushels of seed and 8 tons of liny to the acre. He cut the crop at the end of January, this year, and in 45 days it had grown a second crop nearly 3 feet high, the weather meantime being very dry. As to the milk-producing quali- ties of the grass, judging by its succulent quality and the abundance of the crop, Mr. Furphy is convinced that it will prove a most valuable fodder for the dairy herd." {Journ. Dept. Agric. Western Australia, vol. 15, p. 652. 1907.) 22962. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From about 50 miles south of Lan Chow, Kansu. China. Presented by Rev. David Ekvall, Tehtao, Kansu, China, through Mrs. Edward Q. Knight, Takoina Park. D. C. Received June 16, 1908. " The natives say this seed must be sown with something else to grow well." (Ekvall.) 22963 to 22968. From Argentina, South America. Presented by Sehor Mario Estrada. Division of Agriculture. Buenos Aires. Received June 10. 1908. 22963 to 22965. From province of Buenos Aires. 22963. Ekagkostis sp. 22965. Rumex crisptjs L. 22964. Eragrostis sp. 22966. Axdropogox saccharoides Sw. From province of Santa Fe. 22967. Briza sp. From province of Santa Fe. 22968. Paxicum bebgi Arech. From province of Buenos Aires. 22969. Gladiolus salmonetjs Baker. Gladiolus. From Merea, Durban, Natal. Presented by Dr. J. Medley Wood, director. Natal Botanic Gardens. Received June IS. 1908. " Corms of a handsome but not very common species." i Wood.) 61160— Bui. 142—09 4 50 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22970. Maxgifera lndica L. Mango. From Bombay Province, [ndia. Procured by Mr. Win. II. Michael, consul- general, Calcutta, [ndia. Received .June 19, 1908. WhiU llfonso. "The Advocate of India has this to say of the White Alfonso mango: ' \w have at this moment on the office table a specimen of mango which lias been senl to us, the like of which has never before been grown. 1 1 is ;i While Alfonso, perfect in shape, with a beautiful satin skin and ;i subtle aroma which faithfully indicates the delicate flavor of its golden pulp. It is a triumph in every respect, and with the smallest stone for its size. Vet ii is of gigantic weight and proportions. A good specimen of the Golden Alfonso, so far our best mango, does not weigh more than about 4 ounces. The White Alfonso just fails to tip the beam at the weight of 2\ pounds. The White Alfonso, or gafeda Afoos, is grown about 20 miles out- side Bombay city, in the direction of Borivill, and although the fruit has reached gigantic size, this is the first occasion on which the trees have borne fruit. There is only a limited supply at present, but the new fruit seems destined to wrest the pride of place from the still glorious specimen, the Golden Alfonso. A peculiarity of the pulp is its pale rose colored hue. The few which have been offered to the public have found ready purchasers at 15 rupees, or $5 per dozen.'" (Michael.) 22971. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze. Hicama. From Guadalajara, Mexico. Presented by Senor Luis Rosas, through Mr. r Frederic Chisolm. Received June 20, 1908. " The plant, which in both Guam and the Philippines bears its Mexican name, was probably brought (to Guam) from Mexico. It is now common in the woods, climbing among the bushes and trees and twining about everything with which it comes in contact. The young root is much like a turnip in shape and consistency, and is easily peeled like a turnip. It is usually eaten raw, and may be prepared with oil and vinegar in the form of a salad. Ac- cording to Dr. Edward Palmer it is extensively cultivated in Mexico, where the natives pinch off the blossoms and seed pods, giving as a reason that if the seeds are aHowed to mature the roots are not good. In Mexico the roots are much eaten raw. but are also pickled, boiled in soup, and cooked as a vegetable. As they come from the ground they are crisp, sweet, juicy, and of a nutty flavor. They are nourishing and at the same time quench the thirst, so that they are much liked by travelers. One way of preparing the raw roots is to cut them in thin slices and sprinkle sugar over them. They may also be boiled and prepared with batter in the form of fritters, and in Mexico they are often minced or grated, and with the addition of sugar, milk, eggs, and a few fig leaves for flavoring, made into puddings." (Safford's Useful Plants of Guam.) "The Jicama (Hicama) de agua is one of the most widely popular vegetables grown in Mexico, and when in season one rarely meets an Indian who is not munching a large specimen. For the table I have seen them peeled, thinly sliced, and served with sliced oranges, forming the dessert dish called ' pico de gallo ' — cock's bill. In the hot season the tubers are delightfully refreshing, whether eaten out of hand or sliced as a made dish. The plant cultivated is usually planted either in hills or on the ridge of ordinary rows, and should be given rather careful cultivation, the tips of the vines and all flower buds being pinched off in order to make the plant develop large tubers." {Chisolm.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 51 22972 and 22973. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Chile. Presented by Mr. Rea Hanna, American consul, Iquique. Re- ceived June 19, 190S. 22972. From Pica, Tarapaca, Chile. " The man from whom I procured it says that the alfalfa from which it was obtained has been planted 12 years and produces from six to eight crops per year." (Hanna.) 22973. From Matilla, Chile. " I do not know that there is any difference be- tween this and the above (S. P. I. No. 22972), except that it comes from another small oasis near Pica. Many of these fields have been planted for nearly 100 years without reseeding and give remarkable crops, and the plants may have acquired some new qualities of virility from the wonderful soil and atmosphere." (Hanna.) 22974 to 23038. From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex- plorer, and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., June, 1908. The following plants : 22974. Sophoka japonica L. From Fengtai, near Peking. Chihli, China. "(No. 331, Mar. 31, 1908.) The well-known Pagoda tree, of which there are two varieties in China, one with a whitish bark and the other with black. Both varieties are supposed to be among this lot, but it is not until after a few years that one is able to see the difference between the trees ; when young they all look alike. Chinese name Huai s^ll(.' , (Meyer.) 22975. Ulmtts fumila L. Elm. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 332, Mar. 31, 1908.) The Chinese elm, used all over northern China and Manchuria as an avenue, shade, and timber tree. Resists droughts, extremes of heat and cold, and neglect remarkably well; will be a good shade tree for the semiarid northern regions of the United States. The Chinese carts are mainly constructed from the wood of this tree. Chinese name Dja yii shu, meaning family elm tree." (Meyer.) 22976. Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb) Lindl. Loquat. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 333, Mar., 1907. and Apr., 1908.) A loquat said to bear white or at least very pale yellow colored fruits, which have a very fine flavor. A rare variety. Chinese name Pai fei&aif." (Meyer.)' 22977. Myrica nagi Thunb. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 334, Mar., 1907.) The so-called 1 strawberry tree ' of central China ; produces nice edible fruits which can be preserved or used in pastries, fruit sirups, etc. Chinese name Yang mae." (Meyer.) 22978. Viburnum macrocephalum Fortune. From Soochow, Kiangsu. China. "(No. 335, Apr. 26, 1908.) The giant Chinese snowball. A tall bush bearing enormous umbels of white flowers, sometimes over 1 foot in diameter. The plants are mostly used 142 5*2 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 22974 to 23038 Continued. in gardens to cover up a corner or hide a wall, but they are also often grafted upon tbe wild form which h;>s single flowers, and grown then in ;i dwarfed state In tui>s or pots. Probably not hardy north. Chinese nanit' .1/// him sen chu." (Meyer.) 22979. 1 1 ix coBNUTA Lindl. .v Paxt. (?) From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 336, Apr. 26, 1908.) The Chi- nese holly. A very ornamental bush or small tree loaded in winter with scarlet berries. A slow grower, and probably not hardy north. Chinese name Ta Im tse." ( Meyer.) 22980. Caesalpinia sp. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 337, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very rare shrub, only one specimen in Soochow. Not hardy north. Chinese name Pat chi mei." (Meyer.) 22981. Caragana sp. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 338, Apr. 26, 190S.) A low- growing Caragana, bearing bronze-yellow flowers; is cultivated in pots as an ornamental plant and is far from being common. Probably not hardy north. Chinese name Fci chong." (Meyer.) 22982. LOROPETALUM CHINENSE R. Bl\ From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 339, Apr. 26, 1908.) An orna- mental, evergreen shrub, sometimes growing into a small tree, bearing small, elliptical, dark green leaves, while in spring it is covered with masses of white, fringed flowers, which are delightfully fragrant; it is very rarely found cultivated, and wild specimens do not stand trans- planting readily. Chinese name Chuck mei." (Meyer.) 22983. Azalea sp. Azalea. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 340, Apr. 26, 1908.) A rare variety of Azalea having wine purple colored, semidouble flowers (' hose-in-hose,' this variation is called). Chinese name Tsze ja tau.'" ( Meyer. ) 22984. Cydoxia sp. Quince. From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 341, Apr. 26, 1908.) A very small form of a quince. Chinese name ho hai tang." (Meyer.) 22985. (Undetermined.) From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 342, Apr. 26, 1908.) Zelkova or Ulmus. Often dwarfed by the Chinese and grown in all kinds of earthen vessels; also found wild in the mountains. Chinese name Yu shu." (Meyer.) 22986. Elaeagnus pvngens Thunb. (?) From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 343, Apr. 26, 1908.) A tall shrub or small tree with silvery leaves, flowering in early spring with masses of tiny, pale yellow colored flowers which emit a delightful per- fume and attract many honey-collecting insects. May serve for a hedge tree, as it is somewhat spiny and grows very dense. Probably not hardy north. Chinese name Tan kivan ton" (Meyer.) 22987. (Undetermined.)/ From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 344, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small- leaved, evergreen shrub; grown rarely as a dwarfed tree in vessels. Chinese name Chuck mei tsang." (Meyer.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 53 22974 to 23038— Continued. 22988. Ligustbum sp. From Soocliow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 345, Apr. 26, 1908.) A dwarfy privet of spreading habit." (Meyer.) 22989. Pbtjnus sp. Plum. From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 346, Apr. 26, 1908.) A red- flowered plum, much used for house and shop decoration during Chinese New Year; it is generally grafted upon Amygdalus davidiana (Carr.) Dipp., the remarkable hardy ' original ' peach. These plants are being forced by the thousands and sell for high prices. Chinese name Hong mei." (Meyer.) 22990. Pbunus sp. Plum. From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 347, Apr. 26, 1908.) A white- flowered plum; for remarks see the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 22989). Chinese name Lu mei/' (Meyer.) 22991. Pbunus japonica Thunb. ( ?) From Soochow, Kiangsu. China. "(No. 348, Apr. 26, 1908.) A dwarfy shrub, bearing dense masses of small, double, white flowers on its slender branches. Apparently the white variety of No. 669 (S. P. I. No. 23007) ; as such see this number for remarks. Chinese name Sui li. Can be propagated by slips with a heel left to them." (Meyer.) 22992. Ribes sp. Currant. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 349, Apr. 26, 190S.) A currant grown in pots and in tubs ; rarely seen. Apparently collected in the mountains. Chinese name Chi ehing." (Meyer.) 22993. Spiraea sp. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 350, Apr. 26, 190S.) A bushy, white-flowered Spiraea. Fit to be grown as an ornamental garden shrub. Chinese name Yang teng." (Meyer.) 22994. Daphne sp. (?) From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 351, Apr. 26, 190S.) An orna- mental, spring-flowering shrub. Chinese name Chi hsian." (Meyer.) 22995. Euoxymus alatus (Thunb.) Rupr. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 352, Apr. 26, 1908.) A de- ciduous shrub, having characteristic four-winged, white-colored fruits hanging down in long peduncles, which contrast greatly with the bright scarlet hues of the leaves in autumn. Chinese name Pan s7. Apr. 20, 1008.) A strange, beautiful, little plant ; very spiny, with very small, dark green, glossy leaves and bright red berries; very ornamental, and well fit for table decoration during the winter holidays. Wants cool, shady situations and is not hardy in the cold-wintered regions. Chinese name Shan hu tsi." i Meyer. \ 22999. Hedeba sp. From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 356, Apr. 26, 1908.) A rare, variegated form of the Chinese yellow-berried ivy. Probably not hardy north. Chinese name Yu clinch." (Meyer.) 23000. (Undetermined.) From Soochow. Kiangsu, China. "(No. 357, Apr. 20, 1008. ) A purple- flowered, terrestrial orchid, said to grow wild near Hangchow. An orna- mental plant for gardens in the southeastern United States. Chinese name Yo Jan." (Meyer.) 23001. (Undetermined.) From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 358, Apr. 28, 1008.) A red- flowering lily. Chinese name Yang pou an." (Meyer.) 23002. (Undetermined.) From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 350. Apr. 20, 1908.) A white- flowering lily. Chinese name Ouc sw." (Meyer.) 23003. Acorus sp. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 300, Apr. 20, 1008.) A pigmy variety of a sweet flag; grown in small pots in saucers of standing water; fit to be grown in aquariums as a small, ornamental plant. Chi- nese name Chang pu." (Meyer.) 23004. (Undetermined.) From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 301, June 27, 1007.) An epiphytic orchid, obtained from Bishop G. E. Moule, in whose garden it grows on a cryptomeria tree in the shade." (Meyer.) 23005. (Undetermined.) From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 302, July 3. 1007.) An epi- phytic orchid, coming from the neighboring mountains and sold on the streets as medicine." (Meyer.) 23006. Buddleia asiatica Lour. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 303, May 15, 1008.) A very ornamental plant for winter flowering in a moderately warm greenhouse; has beautiful white drooping racemes, and the potted plants can be used very advantageously in decorative work. It needs about the same cul- tural treatment as the Euphcjrbia pulcherrima Willd. — that is, it needs a rest in spring and to be kept dry ; after that the old plants can be cut back or young plants can be made from the young sprouts." (Meyer. ) 23007. Prunus japonica Thunb. ( ?) From Hangchow, Chehkiang. China. "(No. 000, June 28, 1007.) A low shrub with elliptical, lanceolate leaves, covered in spring with masses of small, double, rosy flowers ; much used in forcing during the Chinese holi- 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 55 22974 to 23038— Continued. - days (January and February) ; may also be used for planting out in beds or rockeries. Chinese name Bat loa." {Meyer.) 23008. Viburnum tomentosum Tbunb. From Hangchow, Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 670, June 28, 1907.) A Chinese snowball bearing masses of short, white umbels in early sum- mer; somewhat stiff in appearance, but still very ornamental; often grown in pots when dwarfed, but mostly seen as a garden shrub growing as high as 12 feet. Chinese name Geli dyo tsu." {Meyer.) 23009. Rubus rosaefolius Smith. From Hangchow. Chehkiang, China. , "(No. 671, June 28, 1907.) Flowering in early summer with great masses of large, white, double flowers. Often grown in pots or tubs; also seen in gardens, where it has been planted for covering up an old wall or an unsightly place. Spreads rapidly through the ground by means of its suckers. Chinese name Yang rhiny yen teung." (Meyer.) 23010. Larix sp. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 672, June 28, 1907.) A pretty larch much grown as a pot plant when dwarfed ; if planted out, it grows into a medium-sized tree. Seems to be able to grow on sterile mountain sides and may be fit for forestation purposes in the southeastern United States. Chinese name Citing ■sung.'''' {Meyer.) 23011. Lychnis fulgens Fisch. (?) From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 673. June 28, 1907.) An herbaceous perennial of a dwarfy habit, bearing brilliant scarlet flowers. Grown as an ornamental pot plant by the Chinese. Chinese name San dia Jau gang." {Meyer.) 23012. BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS L. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 674. June 28, 1907.) Var. lanceolata. Mostly grown as a dwarf tree in vessels; also seen in gardens as a shrub or small tree, clipped or twisted in many grotesque shapes. Reaches a great age, several centuries. The wood is used in the manu- facture of fine combs and knife handles. Chinese name Kua tse huang yang." {Meyer.) 23013. (Undetermined.) From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 675. June 28, 1907.) An evergreen shrub, probably growing into a small tree; bears greenish white, bell-shaped flowers; grown in pots when dwarfed; seen rarely as a garden shrub. Chinese name Mou li." (Meyer.) 23014. Asparagus sp. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 676. June 28, 1907.) A very small, herbaceous asparagus, attaining a height of only :'» t<> 5 inches; is used as a lining along paths in small gardens: requires a shady situa- tion." {Meyer.) 23015. Asparagus sp. From Soochow. Kiangsn. China. "(No. 677. Apr. 26. 1908.) A feathery, graceful, herbaceous asparagus: grown as an ornamental pot plant in shady situations. Chinese name Wen chu." (Meyer.) 142 56 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 22974 to 23038 Continued. 23016. ASPARAGUS sp. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 678, May 12, 1908.) A plumy, herbaceous asparagus, used as an ornamental pot plant and as cut green in bouquets; requires a shady situation." I Meyer.) 23017. Pints BUNG] w \ Zucc. Pine. Prom Taiyuanfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 679, Mar. L3, 1908.) The beau- tiful and striking white-barked pine tree, growing to be very old, perhaps up to twenty centuries. These trees are said to come from Honan. Chi- nese nam*' Pot kua sung shu." i Meyer.) 23018. Pinus bungeana Zucc. Pine. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 680, Mar. 31, 1908.) These trees are said to come from central Shansi. For further remarks see preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23017)." {Meyer.) 23019. Pints bungeana Zucc. Pine. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 681, Apr. 26, 1008.) These trees are called here Pai pu sung. For further remarks see Nos. 679 and 680 (S. P. I. Nos. 23017 and 23018)/* (Meyer.) 23020. Abies sp. Fir. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 682, June 1, 1908.) A rare, bluish fir, valued highly by the Chinese. Probably very hardy in the drier regions of the United States. Chinese name Lou han sung shu." {Meyer.) 23021. Abies sp. Fir. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 683, Apr. 3, 1908.) The same as the preceding number tS. P. I. No. 23020) ; as such see remarks applying to it." {Meyer.) 23022. Juniperus sp. Juniper. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 684, Mar. 31, 1908.) A very rare, ornamental variety of juniper of a deep bluish color; not hardy north, and in winter should be stored in a cool greenhouse. These specimens are grafted on to Thuya orientalis. Chinese name Tsui 6ai" {Meyer.) 23023. Juniperus sp. Juniper. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 685. Apr. 3, 1908.) A specimen of remarkable beauty, also grafted, apparently. Said to come from south- western Shantung. For further remarks see preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23022)." {Meyer.) 23024. Ctjpbessus funebris Endl. (';) From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 086, Mar. 31, 1908.) A rare, drooping Thuya, grafted upon Thuya orientalis. Beloved by the Chinese on account of its queer, characteristic appearance. Not hardy : in winter should be put in a cool greenhouse. Chinese name Hsien bay." (Meyer.) 23025. Juniperus chinensis fendula Franchet. From Fengtai. near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 687. Mar. 31, 1908.) A rare and graceful weeping juniper, grafted upon Thuya orientalis-. Not hardy, in winter should be kept in a cool greenhouse. Chinese name Ying lou sung." {Meyer,) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 57 22974 to 23038— Continued. 23026. Ephedra sp. From Taiyuenfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 688, Mar. 13, 1908.) The rare and strange horsetail plant. A hardy, evergreen garden shrub, for arid regions. These plants are said to come from Houau. Chinese name Ma ichou sung." (Meyer.) 23027. Euonymus sp. From Taiyuenfu, Shansi, China. "(No. 689, Mar. 31, 1908.) A semi- evergreen Euonymus, loaded in winter with white capsules, out of which peep scarlet berries. Grown drawfed in pots and fit for table decora- tion during the winter holidays. This plant may not be quite hardy north, as the Chinese keep it in a frostproof cellar in winter. Chinese name Shi yuen mae." (Meyer.) 23028. Citrus limonum Risso (?) Lemon. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 690, Mar. 31, 1908.) Ornamental lemon. This lemon is grown as a pot plant when dwarfed, and is very much appreciated by the Chinese higher classes as a decora- tive plant in winter. At that season a small plant often has a dozen large lemons hanging on its branches and sometimes sells for $10. Protect from frost. Can be slipped in sandy soil in flat pots. Chinese name Hsien yuang." (Meyer.) 23029. Lonicera sp. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 691, Apr. 3, 1908.) A dwarf honeysuckle grown in pots as an ornamental plant. The flowers are re- markably fragrant in the evening. Seems to be semitender, as the Chinese keep them in pits in winter. Chinese name Ching yin hua." ( Meyer. ) 23030. Syringa oblata Lindl. (?) Lilac. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 692, Mar. 31, 1908.) A fragrant, ornamental, large, purple-flowered lilac, growing into a big bush or a small tree; very drought resistant. Chinese name Tse ling hsien. This variety and the following one (S. P. I. No. 23031) are often grafted in central China upon high-stemmed Ligustrum lucidum, making then a fine effect." (Meyer.) 23031. Syringa oblata Lindl. (?) Lilac. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 693, Mar. 31, 1908. ) A medium-sized, white-flowering lilac. See preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23030) for remarks. Chinese name Pai ting hsien." (Meyer.) 23032. Syringa sp. Lilac. From Fengtai, near Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 694, Mar. 31, 1908.) A small-leaved lilac, bearing many panicles of purple flowers, grafted upon a small-leaved privet. Used much in forcing; quite rare and expen- sive; not hardy. Chinese name Shau ting hsien." (Meyer.) 23033. Syringa sp. Lilac. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 695, Apr. 3. 1908.) A small- leaved lilac, the same species as the preceding number i S. P. I. No. 23032), but apparently of slightly different colors. There are two white- flowering ones among them; otherwise the same remarks apply to it as to No. 694 (S. P. I. No. 23032). Keep them protected from heavy frosts. 142 58 -l i t)S \N D PLANTS I MPOETED. 22974 to 23038 Continued. Has a future for ih<> western people as n very graceful, spring-flowering shrub of dwarfy habits." i \l< yer. i 23034. Rosa xanthine Lindl. Rose. From Fengtal, near Peking, Chlhli, China. "(No. <*»'•»»'». Mar. 31, 1908.) A yellow rose, remarkably hardy, resisting droughl and extremes of dry heal and dry <-(.i«i to an unusual degree. For further remarks see Not. 67, 68, and 254 (S. P. [. Nos. 17469 and 22452)." I Meyer.} 23035. Rosa sp. Rose. From Tientsin, Chihli, china. "(No. 697, Apr. ::. 1908.) A red rose aid to be very floriferous, but the flowers are small. Hardy in the uncongenial climate of Tientsin, where it passes the winter unprotected in the open. Chinese name Ten hong shoo met kwei." {Meyer.) 23036. Rosa sp. Rose. From Soochow, Kiangsu, china. "(No. 698, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small- leaved red rose; rare. Chinese name Bong si ya chi." {Meyer.) 23037. Rosa sp. Rose. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 699, Apr. 2G, 1908.) Sniall- flowered white rose. Apparently a rambler. Chinese name Pat si ya rh\r {Meyer.) 23038. Rosa sp. Rose. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 700, Apr. 26, 1908.) Small- flowered yellow rose. Apparently a rambler. Chinese name Hwang si ya cJii." < Meyer.) 23039. Enterolobium cyclocarpdm (Jacq.) Griseb. From Gorgona, Canal Zone, Panama. Presented by Mr. V. Allan Ruther- ford. Received June 3, 1908. "This tree grows 40 feet high, covering a radius of 20 to 30 feet, and forms a beautiful shade. It bears a pod about 5 to 6 inches and is good food for cattle. There are other peculiar features of the tree that make it valuable for shade; when 4 or 5 years old it is from 25 to 30 feet high. I think this tree would make a fine shade tree for the South and Southwestern States, where there is so much prairie land." {Rutherford.) (See No. 11592 for further description.) 23040. Cacara erosa (L.) Kuntze. Hicama. From San Juan. P. R. Presented by Mr. Wm. Allan, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 23, 1908. See No. 22971 for description. 23041 to 23199. Sola mm tuberosum L. Potato. From Chile. South America. Procured by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida via Molina, Chile, at the request of Prof. L. C. Corbett. Received June 24. 19i is. The following tubers, descriptions of varieties by Mr. W. V. Shear: 23041 to 23086. From the archipelago of Chiloe. " The archipelago of Chiloe is situ- ated in the southern part of Chile and is the indigenous home of potato tubers {Solanum tuberosum). It is from here that the Spanish obtained 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 59 23041 to 23199— Continued. 23041 to 23086— Continued. the potatoes which they took to Spain early in the sixteenth century, and thereby gave to the civilized world the ' Irish ' potatoes of Chilean nativity. The flavors, size, forms, abundant production, and general ex- cellence of 'Chiloe potatoes' are well known and justly famous; un- equal ed and unapproached in any part of the world, they stand alone as the highest classed potatoes known. It is surprising that all these beauteous tubers still remain solely in their original birthplace. The Chilenos have been and are still indifferent to the class of potatoes they plant and eat. The remoteness of Chiloe and the want of kindred condi- tions to produce like results elsewhere may play a part in the fact that Chiloe potatoes are to be found only in Chiloe. Island intercommunica- tion is rare and extremely hazardous. Swift ocean currents run riot among them and there are also unknown rocks, exposing the voyager to perils of no ordinary character. Commerce is infrequent and deficient, as well as extremely limited, except in parts of the island of Chiloe itself. Rare and dangerous navigation is costly. Potatoes are the sole food of the inhabitants. They make bread of pounded raw potatoes mixed with a little grease. There are over 250 known wild varieties, so long culti- vated as to have become classes of potatoes in the island of Chiloe alone, without considering the archipelago of Guaitecas and Chonos and the hundreds of islands which form the grand archipelago of Chiloe. The following are different wild varieties of Solatium tuberosum, which have become fixed classes by long cultivation." (Husbands.) 23041. Small, oblong, violet-colored tubers. 23042. Medium-sized, yellowish, round to oblong, flattened tubers. 23043. Medium-sized, long, cylindrical, white tubers. 23044. Round to oblong violet tubers. 23045. Small, roundish, uneven, deep-eyed, purple tubers. 23046. Small, oblong, uneven, deep-eyed, violet tubers. 23047. Medium-sized, round, deep-eyed, violet tubers. 23048. Medium-sized, oblong, compressed, deep-eyed, mottled violet and cream tubers. 23049. Large, roundish, smooth, white tubers, flattened on one side near stem end. 23050. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers. 23051. Small, roundish, uneven, mottled violet tubers. 23052. Medium-sized, uneven, compressed, deep-dyed, pinkish mottled, russet tubers. 23053. Medium-sized, oblong, shallow-eyed, pink tubers. 23054. Medium-sized, roundish flattened, pink tubers. 23055. Long, cylindrical, white tubers. 23056. Medium-sized, round to oblong, compressed, violet tubers. 23057. Small to medium-sized, roundish oblong, somewhat flat- tened, yellow tubers. 23058. Medium-sized, round, flattened, medium deep eyed, mot- tled purple and yellow tubers. 23059. Medium-sized, round to oblong, uneven, white tubers. 142 60 SKKDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23041 to 23199— Continued. 23041 to 23086— Continued. 23060. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers. 23061. Medium-sized, round to oblong, lighl violet mottled tubers. 23062. Round to oblong violet-mottled tubers. 23063. Small, found to oblong, white tubers. 23064. Small, round, deep-eyed, yellow tubers. 23065. Medium-sized, round, yellow tubers. 23066. Medium-sized, cylindrical, pink tubers. 23067. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, yellow tulters. 23068. Medium-sized, roundish flattened, violet tubers. 23069. Large, round, flattened, shallow-eyed, yellow tubers. 23070. Medium-sized, round to oblong, violet-mottled tubers. 23071. Small, oblong, white tubers. 23072. Small, round, white tubers. 23073. Large, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers. 23074. Medium-sized, oblong, white, violet-tinged tubers. 23075. Small, round, yellow tubers. 23076. Large, oblong, flattened, mottled violet and white, shallow- eyed tubers. 23077. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, mottled violet and yellow tubers. 23078. Medium-sized, round, uneven, deep-eyed, pink tubers 23079. Medium-sized, uneven, white tubers. 23080. Medium-sized, round, deep-eyed, pinkish yellow tubers. 23081. Large, smooth, oblong, somewhat flattened, yellow tubers. Handsome. 23082. Medium-sized, round to oblong, somewhat flattened, yel- lowish tubers. 23083. Small, round, deep-eyed, yellow tubers. 23084. Small, oblong, somewlfat flattened, yellow tubers. 23085. Medium-sized, round to oblong, smooth, yellow tubers. 23086. Round to oblong, deep-eyed, pink tubers. 23087 to 23103. From archipelago of Chiloe. " Wild sorts annually resow their seeds, producing, by nature's care alone, limitless thousands of undomesticated tubers of every color and form, all of which are delicious eating. Among the islands there are new and distinct strains, whose tubers and plants have no similarity to known varieties. I gathered one. It had a snow- white skin with small, bright crimson eyes which were shaded with dark crimson. The flesh was sweet as sugar. The plant was upright, thick, and waxlike ; the leaves were like a three-leafed clover ; no one would have taken it for a potato plant. This, as well as many other kinds of wild potatoes, matures in the spring month of October, equivalent to May in the United States. All endure hard frosts, but the ground is never frozen. They remain in the wet about five months during the continuous rains of a Chilean winter, and seem to like it. In this collec- tion there are many potatoes having a like form and appearance; they 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 61 23041 to 23199— Continued. 23087 to 23103— Continued. are not duplicates, but are taken from different islands, or at a great distance upon the mainland, each under separate and different condi- tions of soil, plant food, moisture, etc. Tubers of medium to small size are included. Wild potatoes are especially fine baked. Seedlings are inclined to dissolve when boiled, more especially the black-skinned kinds, until after they have been cultivated a year or two. " This collection is totally unknown to any botanist in Chile or to anyone except in parts of the several localities where found. Even these people seemed surprised to learn they had so many kinds of potatoes growing unknown about them. Many thousands have been dug to make up this assortment. All wild seedlings show some difference, but generally not sufficient to be classed as new strains. It would be wise, however, to plant all that grow here but for the expense and difficulties of transporta- tion inland. Travel is confined to horseback. It is laborious and per- plexing to properly arrange and transport large quantities of such tubers in a condition fit to send to the United States. They resent the slightest bruise. I do not give the names of potatoes sent, as they have no sig- nificance, being local names from the Chilote Indian dialect. In other districts having other tribes the same tubers are called by other names having no general meaning; local appellations are omitted. The potatoes sent are but selections from many kinds in their native, indigenous, uncultivated state." (Husbands.) 23087. Small, oblong, yellow, smooth tubers. 23088. Small, oblong, deep-eyed, mottled violet and yellow tubers. 23089. Small, round, violet-colored tubers. 23090. Small, round, violet tubers. 23091. Long, slender, cylindrical, violet tubers. 23092. Small, round, uneven, purple tubers. 23093. Medium-sized, oblong, pink, rather deep eyed tubers. Large enough for food. 23094. Long, curved, cylindrical, numerous and deep eyed, violet and white tubers. 23095. Small, round, yellow tubers. 23096. Small, round, flattened, pink tubers. 23097. Small, oblong-conical, pink tubers. 23098. Small, round to oblong, mottled pink and yellow tubers. 23099. Small, round, pinkish yellow tubers. 23100. Small, roundish flattened, violet tubers. 23101. Small, round, yellow tubers. 23102. Small, oblong, pinkish yellow tubers. 23103. Long, cylindrical, somewbat curved, deep purple tubers. 23104 to 23114. From the mainland along the coast of the province of Valdivia. " In the mountainous southern province of Valdivia grow potatoes of other sorts, but still of rare excellence as to flavor, form, size, and yield. These are selected as samples representing the many kinds to be had there. Those along the coast are said to be of a richer flavor or sweeter taste 142 62 SEEDS \M> PLANTS [MPOBTED. 23041 to 23199 Continued. 23104 to 23114 < kratinued. than those of the Interior. To me, they are not unlike the Chilotes. How- ever, I have tested so many kinds lately that they all taste alike for the in ent Son C these are extra early; none very late. En (ins prov- ince their names are from the Mapocho [ndian dialect. The following are wild varieties which have become permanenl strains by long cultivation." ( Husbands, i 23104. Large, round, deep-eyed, yellowish white tubers. 23105. Small, round, somewhal uneven, while tubers. 23106. Medium-sized, round, somewhat uneven, yellow tubers. 23107. Very long, rather uneven, cylindrical, pinkish yellow tubers. 23108. Small, oblong, while tubers. 23109. Medium-sized, dumb-bell shaped, violet-colored tubers. 23110. Medium-sized, round, uneven, yellow tubers. 23111. Medium-sized, round, uneven, white and violet tubers. 23112. Large, oblong, violet-colored tubers. 23113. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers. 23114. Long, curved, cylindrical, numerous-eyed tubers. 23115 to 23120. From the interior of the province of Valdivia. "Potatoes grown in the interior of the province of Valdivia have no especial peculiarities to describe except that they are of extra good form and very productive. While said to be of less flavor and merit than those of the coast. I believe that they are equal in quality, but have different flavors. In the entire south of Chile, including Chiloe. potatoes having red, yellow, or white skins with yellow flesh are the sweetest; boiled, baked, or fried, they are delicious. The mimes are Mapocho. The following are wild varieties which have become established classes by long cultivation." (Husbands.) 23115. Large, smooth, oblong, white tubers. 23116. Medium-sized, oblong, white tubers, 23117. Medium-sized, pink-colored tubers. 23118. Compound, medium-sized, light violet colored tubers. 23119. Large and small, oblong, flattened, smooth, white tubers. 23120. Medium-sized, round, somewhat flattened, smooth, yellow tubers. 23121 to 23134. From the province of Valdivia, both coastwise and from the interior. " In wild varieties of potatoes the black predominate, nearly all of which mature in the springtime. There are many kinds formed and new ones constantly being created by self-sown seeds. Like all wild Chile potatoes they are extra-fine eating. If planted they increase in size for 4 or 5 consecutive years, at which time they reach perfection of size and fixed flavors, and may be considered as standard classes of potatoes. The fol- lowing are still different wild, uncultivated varieties." (Husbands.) 23121. Very small, round, purple tubers. 23122. Small, round, white tubers. 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 63 23041 to 23199— Continued. 23121 to 23134— Continued. 23123. Small, uneven, violet-colored tubers. 23124. Very small, round, pinkish yellow tubers. 23125. Very small, round, violet-colored tubers. 23126. Small, round, uneven, pink tubers. 23127. Small, round, yellow tubers. 23128. Small, round, uneven, mottled violet and yellow tubers. 23129. Very small, round tubers; some white, some violet, and some purple with yellow eyes. 23130. Small, round, mottled purple and yellow tubers. 23131. Small, round, purple tubers. 23132. Small, long, cylindrical, purple tubers. 23133. Small, round, pinkish yellow tubers. 23134. Small, compound, yellow tubers. 23135 to 23160. From the far interior in the vicinity of the volcano Llima. " The fol- lowing are two-year-old seedlings; are a rare lot and all of superb quality. Some are extra-long keepers and do not sprout until planting time, when they are still hard and sound as when harvested. " These are all distinct varieties. Some have very little plant growth and are great yielders. They will continue to improve by planting. Many are regular in size. In this province potatoes bear names from the Pehuencha Indian dialect." (Husbands.) 23135. Medium-sized, compound, violet-vellow tubers. 23136. Small, round, violet tubers. 23137. Small, round, white tubers. 23138. Medium-sized, round to oblong, yellow, deep-eyed tubers. 23139. Small, oblong, violet tubers. 23140. Medium-sized, pinkish yellow, deep-eyed tubers. 23141. Medium-sized, oblong, smooth, violet-colored tubers. 23142. Small, round to oblong, smooth, yellow tubers. 23143. Very small, round, violet-colored tubers. 23144. Very small, round, smooth, violet-colored tubers. 23145. Medium-sized, uneven, deep-eyed, yellow tubers. 23146. Medium-sized, uneven, yellowish tubers. 23147. Small, round, smooth, yellowish tubers. 23148. Small, round, smooth, some yellowish and some violet- colored tubers. 23149. Medium-sized, oblong, yellowish tubers. 23150. Medium-sized, smooth, round, violet-colored tubers. 23151. Medium-sized, round, smooth, medium deep eyed, violet- yellow tubers. 23152. Medium-sized, oblong, smooth, many medium deep eyed, yellowish tubers. "A long keeper." 23153. Small, round, mottled violet and yellow tubers. 142 64 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23041 to 23199— Continued. 23135 to 23160— Continued. 23154. Medium sized, oblong, flattened, violet tubers. 23155. Medium-sized, small, oblong, smooth, shallow-eyed, netted- skinned, violet-tinged tubers. 23156. Small, round, violet-tinged tubers. 23157. Small, oblong, yellowish tubers. 23158. Medium-sized, oblong, flattened, smooth, violet-colored tubers. 23159. Medium-sized, round, somewhat uneven, yellowish tubers. 23160. Medium-sized, oblong, numerous and deep-eyed, yellowish tubers. 23161. From the far interior in the vicinity of the volcano Llima. "A potato from the United States which by being cultivated in Chile has completely changed its shape and flavor. These are sent as samples of what changes may be made by transplanting from a distant part to another having distinct and different conditions in climate, seasons, soil foods, etc. For example, from seaward to remote inland; plain to mountain; and vice versa." (Husbands.) Large, smooth, oblong, flattened, white tubers. 23162. "A potato from Germany. Originally a round, black-skinned variety. Grown but one year in Chile: still, changes have already commenced." (Husbands.) Medium-sized, oblong, pale violet colored, smooth tubers. 23163. "A potato from England, Nignum bonum. Long cultivated in Chile, it has completely changed by deterioration instead of the usual improve- ment. From among those taken from the hills, as planted and grown, are found ill-shaped, worthless sorts, suggesting that it has grown back to the worst wild varieties." (Husbands.) Small, white, round to oblong tubers. 23164. "A southern Chilean potato of a very fine kind, but its irregular shape made it almost useless. Being from the mountainous interior, I removed it to a point far distant upon the seacoast and am making a good-shaped tuber of it." (Husbands.) Medium-sized, oblong, pointed, smooth, shallow-eyed, violet-pink tuber. 23165. "A Chilean potato of unknown origin." (Husbands.) Very large, oblong, violet-colored tubers. 23166. "Papas Blanco*, white potato. The class most generally cultivated in central Chile." (Husbands.) Medium-sized, oblong, white, numerous, and rather deep-eyed tubers. 23167 to 23199. ' Seeds are very scarce at the time potatoes should be gathered. All the following are worth sowing and the seedlings planted and replanted 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 65 23041 to 23199— Continued. 23167 to 23199— Continued. again before throwing them aside. Many a great roan was once a worth- less baby." (Husbands.) 23167 to 23169. Seed of cultivated kinds. 23170 and 23171. Seed from cultivated seedlings. 23172 to 23194. Seed from wild varieties. 23195 to 23198. Seed from Chiloe, wild varieties. 23199. Seed of a wild variety. 23201. Melixis mixutiflora Beauv. From Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Dr. H. M. Lane, president, Mackenzie College, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 22, 1908. "This is known as Capim catingueiro, or melado, or gordura, one of the best forage grasses of this section. It grows well on poor ground and will stand long absence of rain. It also makes good hay." (Lane.) 23202. Litchi chixexsis Sonner. Leitchee. From Honolulu, Hawaii. Procured by Mr. J. E. Higgins, horticulturist, Hawaii Experiment Station. Received June 25, 1908. "Seeds of the large-seeded variety." (Higgins.) (For description see Nos. 10670 to 10673, 14888, and 16237 to 16243.) 23203. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Turkestan. Purchased from Mr. H. W. Duerrschmidt, Tashkend, Turkestan. Received June 24, 1908. Turkestan. " Werny or Tschilik alfalfa, from the most northern alfalfa- producing part of Turkestan." (Duerrschmidt.) 23204. Trigoxella foenum-graecum L. Fenugreek. From Tunis, Tunis. Presented by Mr. F. Foex, National School of Agri- culture, Mexico City, Mexico. Received June 15, 1908. See No. 7029 for description. 23205. Glycixe hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Shanghai. Kiangsu, China. Presented by Dr. S. P. Barchet, inter- preter, American consulate. Received June 30, 1908. "Similar in appearance to Ebony, No. 17254." (Nielsen.) "An important bean for dry rice land. Chinese name Pu chi." (Barchet.) 23206. Cucumis melo L. From Afghanistan. Presented by Mr. L. A. Ault, president, The Ault & Wiborg Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Received June 29, 1908. " I ran across this melon in Peshawar, and taken altogether it is the most delicious fruit in the way of a melon that I have ever tasted." (Ault.) 61160— Bui. 142—09 5 66 SEEDS AM» PLANTS [MPOBTED. 23207 to 23232. From China. Received through Mr. Prank x. Meyer, agricultural explorer, and broughl by him to the Plant introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., June, 1908. Forwarded to Washington, I ». C, and received July <;. 1908. The following seeds: 23207. GLYCIN] hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. From Soochow, Kiangsu, china. "(No. 960a, Apr. 27, 1907. > A large, greenish soy bean, grown around Soochow on the rather low-lying lands. Used when slightly sprouted as a vegetable. Chinese name Tsin tou." ( Meyer.) 23208. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. " (No. 061a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A large, yellow soy bean, often purplish colored on one side. Considered locally a very good variety. Chinese name xiun chu tou. Grows on the ridges around inundated rice fields." {Meyer.) 23209. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. " (No. 062a, Apr. 20, 1008.) The or- dinary variety of yellow soy bean as grown around Tangsi on the ridges and strips of land around and between inundated rice fields. Chinese name Huang tou." (Meyer.) 23210. Phaseoltjs angulams (Willd.) W. F. Wight. (Dolichos an- gularis Willd.) From Tangsi. Chehkiang, China. "(No. 003a, Apr. 20, 1008.) Different varieties of small beans, grown by the Chinese on the higher lands in the neighborhood of Tangsi. Used as a vegetable when sprouted; also boiled in soups, and when pounded up with sugar it is used as a sweetmeat in cakes and pastry. Chinese name CM tou." (Meyer.) 23211. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 064a, Apr. 20, 1008.) A very dark brown colored soy bean, grown near Tangsi ; said to be very pro- ductive. Chinese name Tsze pi tou." [Meyer.) 23212. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 065a, Apr. 24, 1908.) An early-ripening, yellow soy beau, called the sixth month's bean, meaning ripening in the Chinese sixth month (our July). Chinese name Lu ya put mou tou." (Meyer.) 23213. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 066a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A yellow soy bean called the seventh month's bean, meaning ripening in the Chinese seventh month (our August). Called in Chinese Chi ya pal mou tou." (Meyer.) 23214. Vigxa sesqtjipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 067a, Apr. 20, 1908.) Chinese string beans, used as a green vegetable like the western kinds. Chinese name Chang Tciang tou." (Meyer.) 23215. Dolichos lablab L. From Tangsi. Chehkiang, China. "(No. 068a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A white bean which is mostly grown for its green pods, which are sliced or broken and when boiled furnish an agreeable vegetable. The dried beans are 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 67 23207 to 23232— Continued. also sparingly used in soups, but only by the better classes, as they are rather expensive. Chinese name Pai pien tou." (Meyer.) 23216. Caxavali exsiforme (L.) DC. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 969a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A very rare edible bean, used mainly as a stomach-strengthening food, and for this reason only to be had in medicine shops. Said to be an erect grower (?). Chinese name Tan tou." {Meyer.) 23217. Stizolobium sp. (?) From Mokanshan, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 970a, Apr. 22, 1908.) A wild climbing bean found in a thicket. The pods are covered with bristling hairs, which break off easily in one's skin, but do not cause any harm." {Meyer.) 23218. Sapitjm sebiferum (L.) Roxb. Tallow tree. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 971a, Apr. 23, 1908.) The tallow tree, the seeds of which yield a valuable fatty substance. Grown extensively along the canals in the Chehkiang Province. The best varie- ties are top-grafted upon seedling stock." {Meyer.) 23219. Fibmiana simplex (L.) W. F. Wight. (Hibiscus simplex L.) (Sterculia plataxifolia L. f. ) From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 972a, Apr. 27, 1908.) Seeds of a tree called in Chinese Wu tuny tsze; they are sold in one or two shops as a delicatesse, but are not very tasty. They may turn out to be the ordinary Firmiana simplex (L.) (Hibiscus simplex L.), which is a great favorite with the Chinese as a shade tree in temple gardens and in court- yards." (Meyer. ) 23220. TlXUS KORAIENSIS S. & Z. From Soochow, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 973a, Apr. 27, 1908.) Sold as a delicatesse by a few shops, and as such they are not bad. Said to come from Shantung, but I suspect them to have been collected in eastern Siberia from Pinus mandshurica or an allied form. Chinese name Sung tsze." (Meyer.) 23221. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 974a, Apr. 24, 190S.) Said to be a very fine variety of yellow-fleshed watermelon. Grown around Hangchow on rather low lands. Chinese name Huang si leua." (Meyer.) 23222. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. From Tangsi, Chehkiang. China. "(No. 975a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A water- melon with yellow flesh, said to be good; growing on low fields around Tangsi. Chinese name Huang lien Tcua." (Meyer.) 23223. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 976a, Apr. 24. 1908.) Said to be a very fine white-fleshed watermelon. Grown around Hangchow on rather low lands. Chinese name Pai si Icua." (Meyer.) 23224. Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. Watermelon. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 977a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A white- fleshed watermelon, grown on low fields around Tangsi. Chinese name San pai tsa Icua:' (Meyer.) 142 68 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23207 to 23232— Continued. 23225. Citbullxts VULGABIS Schradl Watermelon. Fr«»m Tangsl, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 978a, Apr. 20, 1908.) A red- meated watermelon, grown <>n lowlands around Tangsi. Chinese name Wit pi hong lien kua, "The region around Tangsl is famous for Its good watermelons. Test Xes. 975a, 977a, and 978a (S. P. I. Nos. 23222 23224, and 23225) on low- hinds in the South." I Meyer,) 23226. Astragalus sin his I.. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 970a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A red-flowered leguminous plant; grows wild on lowlands; is also used as a fertilization crop on low-lying fields, being plowed under as a fertilizer for rice. The young leaves are much eaten as a vegetable. Chinese name Huang tsai." (Meyer.) 23227. Astragalus sinicus L. From Hangchow, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 980a, Apr. 24, 1908.) A leguminous plant, said to bear red flowers, probably a form of No. 979a (S. P. I. No. 23220) ; as such give it the same treatment. Chinese name Hong tsai, which is probably fictitious." (Meyer.) 23228. Sesamum orientale L. Sesame. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 981a, Apr. 4, 1908.) White sesame seed for a trial in the semiarid Southwestern States. These seeds contain a fine, sw r eet oil, excellent for culinary purposes. The seeds themselves can be • used in the making of candies, taffies, and as a sprinkling on cakes. Chinese name Pax tse ma." (Meyer.) 23229. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Tientsin, Chihli, China. "(No. 982a, Apr. 4, 1908.) A dark brown colored soy bean ; rare. Said to grow near Tientsin. Used for human food ; boiled in soups or as a vegetable when slightly sprouted. Chinese name Tse doll." (Meyer.) 23230. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kowliang. Brown. From Chusan Islands, China. "(No. 983a, April, 1908.) A tall-grow- ing variety of sorghum, coming from the Chusan Islands, called Chang tsun. Obtained from Dr. S. P. Barchet at Shanghai, China." (Meyer.) 23231. Andropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. Kowliang. Brown. From Chusan Islands, China. "(No. 984a, April, 1908.) A dwarfy form of a sorghum, coming from the Chusan Islands, called Titan tsun. Obtained from Dr. S. P. Barchet at Shanghai, China." (Meyer.) 23232. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Shanghai, Kiangsu, China. "(No. 985a, May 11, 1908.) The Ba relict soy bean, growing on wet rice lands. Chinese name Ma Xiao ton. Obtained through Dr. S. P. Barchet, of Shanghai, who procured these soy beans from Chinhuafu, in the Chehkiang Province, central China." ( Meyer. ) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 69 23233 to 23262. . Bamboo. From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, June, 190S, and brought by him from China to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal. The following plants : 23233. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 301, autumn, 1907.) Timber bamboo. Chinese name Mao tsoh. The largest and most common kind; attains a height of 100 feet and a diameter at its base of 6 to 8 inches; grows only on mountain slopes, preferably in a rich red loam. Used in many, many ways ; for instance, in the manufacture of big lad- ders, water pipes, gutters, tiles on roofs, construction material for large sheds, etc." {Meyer.) 23234. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 302, autumn, 1907.) Timber bamboo. Second in size of the timber bamboos ; grows in valleys and at the foot of mountains. Chinese name Tae tsoh. This is utilized in furniture manufacture and for poles and boat-hook handles." ( Meyer. ) 23235. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 303, autumn, 1907.) A timber bamboo, resembling very much the preceding one (S. P. I. No. 23234). Grows on flat, level land and has a very open stand. Is used for tool handles, small light ladders, etc. Chinese name Tae tsoh and also Kang tsoh." (Meyer.) 23236. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 304, autumn, 1907.) Timber bamboo, having long joints, but not a large-growing kind. Much used for basket manufacture when the stems have been split up in long, narrow, flexible strips. Chinese name Wang kon tsoh." (Meyer.) 23237. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 305, autumn, 1907.) Timber bamboo, called the Stone bamboo, on account of the stems being very hard. Mostly used in the manufacture of fine bamboo furniture, it being a very strong kind. Chinese name Sah tsoh." (Meyer.) 23238. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 306, autumn, 1907.) Timber bamboo. A variety called the Wooden bamboo, having solid stems. It is rather small but strong. Chinese name Moh tsoh." (Meyer.) 23239. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 307, autumn, 1907.) A small but strong variety, called the Bitter bamboo. Chinese name Kow tsoh." (Meyer.) 23240. Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 308, autumn, 1907.) Timber bamboo. A small but strong variety, growing on mountain slopes. Used for making walking canes, pipestems, and fancy articles. Chinese name Yu tsoh, meaning oil bamboo, on account of its shining stems." (Meyer.) 142 70 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23233 to 23262— Continued. 23241. Prom vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, china. ". 309, autumn, 1907.) A bamboo growing od rich plains and producing edible shoots. Chinese name Mao tchin tsoh." (Meyer.) 23242. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 310, autumn, 1007.) Vegetable bamboo. An edible bamboo growing on the plains, Chinese name Oo chin tSOh." (Metier.) 23243. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, china. "(No. 311, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable bamboo. The ordinary edible bamboo grown in nearly every back yard in central China. Chinese name Pali l:oh poo chi." (Meyer.) 23244. From Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 312, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable bamboo. Another common, edible bamboo, abounding on the plains. Chinese name Hua koli poo chfc" (Meyer.) 23245. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 313, autumn, 1907.) Vegetable bamboo. A very early variety, producing edible sprouts. Chiuese name Tsao ri tsoh." (Meyer.) 23246. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 314, autumn, 1907.) Ornamental bamboo, called the Purple bamboo, on account of having bronze reddish colored stems. Nice when in a clump. Chinese name Tsi tsoh." (Meyer.) 23247. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 315, autumn, 1907.) Ornamental bamboo. The stems of this small, ornamental bamboo are used for pipestems and canes. Chinese name Mae loh tsoh." (Meyer.) 23248. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 316, autumn, 1907.) Ornamental bamboo. The noted square bamboo, which is difficult to grow ; requires partial shade. The stems are used for canes and pipe- stems. Chinese name Fang tsoh.'" (Meyer.) 23249. From vicinity of Tangsi, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 317, autumn, 1907.) Ornamental bamboo. A variety called the Honey bamboo. Chinese name Mih tsoh." (Meyer.) 23250. From Tangsi. Chehkiang, China. "(No. 318, autumn, 1907.) A low- growing bamboo, the leaves of which are used for wrapping rice, flour, or millet dumplings, the same as the Mexicans use the hull leaves of the corncobs to boil their tamales in. Chinese name Tsong inah tsrjh." 1 ( Meyer. ) 23251. From Ningpo, Chehkiang, China. "(No. 319, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Wu tsoh." (Meyer.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 71 23233 to 23262— Continued. 23252. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 320, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Loong su tsok. A tall, yellow-stemmed variety." ( Meyer. ) 23253. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, China. "(No. 321, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Tsin tsoh." (Meyer.) 23254. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 322, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Huang ko tsoh." (Meyer.) 23255. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 323, autumn, 1907.) A bamboo from Ningpo, called Man tsoh." (Meyer.) 23256. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. *"(No. 324, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Tan tsoh. A tall-growing, green-stemmed va- riety." (Meyer.) 23257. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 325, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Tszc tsoh. A tall, purple- stemmed variety." (Meyer.) 23258. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 32G, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo from Ningpo, called Mei lu tsoh. A variety having spotted sterns." ( Meyer.) 23259. From Ningpo, Cbebkiang, Cbina. "(No. 327, autumn, 1907.) A bam- boo fry the original Inhabitants. It is a tall tree with a straighl stem, attaining '■'> t<» I feel diameter. The wood is heavy and durable, well adapted Cor posts, beams, girders, rafters, and joists, but not for flooring. One Of the few Chilean trees with deciduous foliage." (Doctor Philippi.) 23267 to 23289. From Chile. South America. Presented by Mr. Jose D. Husbands, LimA- vida via Molina, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received June 24, 1908. The following seeds: 23267. Zea mays L. Indian corn. 23268. Xothofagus obliqua (Mirb.) Bl. " Chilean red oak." See No. 23263 for description. 23269. Quillaja saponaria Mol. Quillai. "A colossal tree, fit not only for loamy but also sandy and peaty soil. The bark is rich in saponin, and therefore valuable for dressing wool and silk; also for various cleansing processes." (Von Mueller.) 23270. Kageneckia oblonga Ruiz & Pav. Bollen. "This is allied to Quillaja saponaria, and provides tan bark locally." (Dr. J. A. de los Rios.) 23271. Dbimys chilensis DC. Canelo. " This tree attains in river valleys a height of 60 feet. The wood is never attacked by insects. Bark used for medicinal purposes." (Extract from Von Mueller.) 23272. Maytenus boaria Mol. See No. 3394 for description. 23273. Crinodendron patagua Mol. See Xo. 3354 for description. 23274. Rheum sp. (?) 23275. Triticum polonicum L. (?) 23276. Triticum polonicum L. (?) 23277. Erodium moschatum (L.) L'Herit. 23278. Melilotus indica (L.) All. 23279. Melilotus indica (L.) All. 23280 to 23284. Medicago arabica (L.) All. 23285. (Undetermined.) Grass. 23286. (Undetermined.) Grass. 23287. Trifolium pratense L. 23288. Trifolium sp. (?) 23289. Trifolium pratense L. (?) "Wild pink clover." 142 Maiten. Patagua. Wheat. Wheat. Alfilerilla. Red clover. APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 73 23290 to 23312. From China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural ex- plorer, and brought by him to the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., June, 190S; forwarded to Washington, D. C, and received July 6, 1908. The following seeds : 23290. Pistjm arvense L. Field pea. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 921a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Peas used as a food, either sprouted or boiled as they are. Grow at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Chinese name Wau doh." (Meyer.) 23291. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 922a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Black soy bean, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Are considered by the Chinese the best food for their hard-working mules and horses ; they must always be boiled before being fed to the animals; otherwise they may cause colic ; the Chinese also mix a liberal quantity of sorghum seed and chopped straw with these beans. Chinese name Gliae doh." (Meyer.) 23292. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 923a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Yellow soy bean. Growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. They are used all through northern China for making bean curd and bean vermicelli. Chinese name Huang doh.''' (Meyer.) 23293. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 924a, Feb. 26, 1908.) Red beans, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation ; they like a black, rich soil. Used as a vegetable when boiled. Chinese name Lien dolt.''' (Meyer.) 23294. Vicia faba L. Horse bean. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 925a, Feb. 26, 1908.) A small horse bean, growing at 5,000 to 6,000 feet elevation. Mostly used as a delicatesse after having been roasted with oil and salt ; also eaten as a vegetable when slightly sprouted." (Meyer.) 23295. Avena nuda inerxiis (Koern.) Asch. & Graeb. Naked oat. From Wutaishan, Shansi, China. "(No. 926a, Feb. 26, 1908.) These oats grow all through the higher mountain districts and form the staple food of the natives ; they require apparently a short season for maturing and seem to thrive in quite sterile locations. Chinese name Yoh ma." (Meyer.) 23296. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Taichou, Shansi, China. "(No. 929a, Mar. 2, 1908.) Yellow soy beans, found growing on strongly alkaline lands. Chinese name Huang doh. For further remarks see No. 923a (S. P. I. No. 23292)." (Meyer.) 23297. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Taichou, Shansi, China. "(No. 930a, Mar. 2. 1908.) Black soy bean. Grows on strongly alkaline lands. Chinese name Ghae doh. For further remarks concerning their uses see No. 922a (S. P. I. No. 23291)." (Meyer.) 23298. Cannabis sativa L. Hemp. From Soolungko, Shansi, Kwohsien District, China. "(No. 931a, Mar. 3, 1908.) Found growing in mountain valleys and considered a good hemp. Chinese name Shan ma tse." (Meyer.) 142 74 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23290 to 23312— Continued. 23299. GLYCINE BISPIOA (Moench) Maxim. Soybean. Prom Tsintse, Shansi, south of Taiyuanfu, China. "(No. 933a, Mar. 11'. L908.) Black and yellow. A rare local variety of a strange soy bean used as a vegetable when slightly sprouted, and after having been Bcalded for a few minutes In boiling water is eaten with a salt sauce; the skin must be removed before scalding. Chinese name Vang yen doh, meaning sheep's eye bean." {Meyer.) 23300. Panicum mili.u ii.m L. From the plains of northern China. "(No. 043a, autumn, 1007.) Hulled drooping millet. Is eaten all over northern China as a high-class food. Foiled very often with Chinese dates; small, sticky, sweet cakes and simple wholesome candies are also prepared from this grain; tastes very good with milk and sugar as a breakfast or light evening food and may also serve as an infant's food. Chinese name Huang mi." (Meyer.) 23301. Fhaseoli s angulams (Willd.) W. F. Wight. From Hupehko, Chihli, China. "(No. 047a. Dec. 13. 1007.) A large variety of a gray-blackish bean, which is able to grow on rather sandy and on alkaline lands. Is used as a vegetable when sprouted: also pounded up with sugar and used in small cakes as a stuffing. Chinese name Ghae shau doh." {Meyer.) 23302. Phaseolus vulgaris L. From Hupehko, Chihli, China. "(No. 048a, Dec. 13, 1907.) A large, white bean, used as a vegetable boiled in soups. Growing on sandy and on alkaline lands. Chinese name Ta pai Jo/?." {Meyer.) 23303. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Sliding, Chihli, China. "(No. 040a, Jan. 25, 1008.) Yellow soy bean. Chinese name Ta huang doh. For further remarks see No. 023a (S. P. I. No. 23292)." {Meyer.) 23304. Phaseolus angularis (Willd.) W. F. Wight. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 050a ? Feb. 8, 1008.) A small, red bean, which is used as a sweetmeat and as a stuffing in cakes. Chinese name Hong shau doh." {Meyer.) 23305. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 051a, Feb. 8. 1008.) Large, light yellow soy bean. Fsed mostly as a vegetable when slightly germinated, and eaten with a salt sauce. Chinese name Ta huang doh.''' {Meyer.) 23306. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 052a, Feb. 8. 1008.) Large, black soy bean, green inside. Comes from Manchuria and is used mostly like the preceding number (S. P. I. No. 23305.) Chinese name Ta ghae doh." { Meyer. ) 23307. Yigna ungtticulata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 033a, Feb. 8, 1008.) Mottled. A rather rare variety, used like No. 050a (S. P. I. No. 23304). Chinese name II ua cliiang doh." {Meyer.) 142 APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1908. 75 23290 to 23312— Continued. 23308. Phaseolus vtjlgakis L. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 954a, Feb. 8, 1908.) Lemon- colored beans. A rare variety used as a vegetable in soups. Chinese name Huang yueng cloh." (Meyer.) 23309. Gossypium hirsutum L. Cotton. From Pingkuhsien. Chihli, China. "(No. 955a, Nov. 7, 1907.) The ordinary short-fibered variety of cotton grown all over northern China. Chinese name Ta tse mien hua." (Meyer.) 23310. Gossypium indicum Lam. Cotton. From Pingkuhsien, Chihli, China. "(No. 956a, Nov. 7, 1907.) A very good variety of cotton, being long fibered and silky. The city of Ping- kuhsien is famous throughout North China for the cotton cloth made from this variety. Chinese name Chan yung mien hua.'''' (Meyer.) 23311. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Shiling, Chihli. China. "(No. 957a, Jan. 25, 1908.) Large, green soy bean. L T sed as a vegetable when slightly sprouted, after hav- ing been scalded in boiling water. Chinese name Ta ching dolt." ( Meyer. ) 23312. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. From Pautingfu, Chihli, China. "(No. 958a, Jan. 28, 1908.) A rare, local variety of soy bean, being small and of greenish yellow color. Chinese name Shan ching doh." (Meyer.) 23313 to 23315. From Bangalore, British India. Presented by the superintendent of the Mysore Government Botanical Gardens. Received June 25. 1908. The following seeds : 23313. Bauhinia monandra Kurz. (?) " Leaves round-ovate, truncate at base. Racemes short, terminal, pubescent. Petals 1-i inches, probably whitish." (./. G. Baker, in Fl. Brit. Ind.) 23314. Manihot glaziovii Muell. Arg. Ceara rubber. " Ceara rubber has not been cultivated in the West Indies to any extent, but it is like cassava in its capability of growing in dry. sandy soil. It would probably yield more rubber if grown in districts where irrigation is possible." (Wm. Fawcett, in Bailey.) 23315. Sapindus trifoliata L. Soapnut tree. "A stout tree, native of India. Leaves alternate, pinnate. Flowers dull white. Berries the size of a cherry, saponaceous. " This fruit is used in southern India as a substitute for soap. An oil is also extracted from the berries. The wood is yellow and hard and is used in house building and for combs, boxes, etc." (G. Watt, Diet. Econ. Prod. Ind.) 76 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23316 to 23322. From Guatemala, South America. Collected by Dr. W. A. Kellerman. Received through Dr. J. N. Rose. U. S. National Herbarium, June 25, 1908. 23316 to 23320. Cactus. The following cadi were introduced for investigation as to their pos- sible value for forage: 23316. From El Rancho. " Old Man cactus. (No. 7061, Jan. 12, 1908.) Fruit red, depressed globular, smooth (no prickles), 1* inches in diameter." (Kellerman.) 23317. From El Rancho. (Kellerman's No. 7055, Jan. 12, 1908.) 23318. "Cuttings of S. P. I. No. 23317. Very spiny and prickly." (Young.) 23319. From Los Amates. (Kellerman's No. 7107, Feb. 15, 1908.) 23320. From Antigua. "(No. 7117.) A spineless cactus found climbing over stone fences." (Kellerman.) 23321 and 23322. Dahlia sp. Dahlia. 23321. From Volcano Agua. (Kellerman's No. 7099.) 23322. (Kellerman's No. 7096.) 142 INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. Abies sp., 22GT1, 22672, 22679, 23020, 23021. Acacia lahai, 22777. Acer sp., 22602. Aconitum sp., 22542. hemsleyanum, 22541. Acorus sp., 23003. Actinidia kolomikta, 22593. Aegle marmelos, 22957. Aeschynomene bispinosa, 22733. Albizzia sp., 22618. anthelmintica, 22778. Alfalfa, Andean, 22834. (Chile), 22949, 22972, 22973. (China), 22962. (Ecuador), 22948. Elche, 22784. Grimm, 22947. (Pern), 22940. (South Dakota), 22946. Turkestan, 22788 to 22790, 23203. (Utah) "dry land, 22559. irrigated, 22558. wild, 22949. See also Medicago sativa. Alfilerilla. See Erodium moschatum. Alocasia macrorrhiza, 22816. A m or pho phallus campanulatus, 22S12. Amygdalus persica, 22650. Andropogon hale pen sis, 22664. saccharoides, 22966. sericeus, 22764. sorghum, 22653, 22787, 22820 to 22824, 22911 to 22913, 22942, 23230, 23231. Anona cherimola, 22531. reticulata, 22796, 22956. squamosa, 22795. Anthephora hermaphrodita, 22667. Apricot (China), 22580. Aralia racemosa, 22745. Archontophoenix alexandrae,' 22706. Areea oleracea, 22712. Arisaema cochinehinense, 22813. Arrhcnatherum elatius. 22550. tuberosus, 22666. Artemisia lactiflora, 22544. Artichoke, Violet Provence, 22557. Arum sp., 22817. Ash. See Fraxinus sp. 142 A spa rag us sp., 22624 to 22626, 23014 to 23016. Astilbe sp., 22543. Astragalus sinivus, 23226, 23227. Arena nuda inermis, 22688, 23295. tuberosa, 22666. Azalea sp., 22983. Bael tree. See Belou marmelos. Bamboo (China ) , 22579. 23233 to 23262. (India), 22819. Banana (Trinidad), 22771. Barberry. See Berberis spp. Barley, Hull-less, 22532, 22689. (Tibet), 22917. Bauhinia monandra, 23313. Bean, broad. See Vicia faba. (Java), 22945. moth. See Phaseolus aconiti- folius. scarlet runner. See Phaseolus coccineus. velvet. See Stizolobium sp., •22923. Belou marmelos, 22957 Berberis acuminata, 22545. chinensis, 22585, 22614. Bigarade, Natsu-mikan, 22670. Bollen. See Kageneckia oblonga, Brassica oleracea, 22694. rapa, 22755 to 22757. Briza sp., 22967. Bryonia dioica, 22641. Buddleia asiatica, 23006. Buxus sempervirens, 23012. Cabbage (China), 22694. Cacara erosa, 22827, 22971, 23040. Cactus (Guatemala), 23316 to 23320. Cae sal pi tiia sp., 22980. Cajan indie um, 22731. Caladiuin bieolor, 22811. Campomanesia cerasoides, 227S3. Cananga odorata, 22744. Canavali ensiforme, 23216. Canelo. See Drimys chilensis. Cannabis sativa, 22690, 23298. Capsicum annuum, 22804 to 22809. frutescens, 22803. Caragana sp., 22981. Carex triangularis, 22907. Carissa bispinosa, 22998. Caryota mitis, 22710. 77 78 SI'.I.DS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. Cassia sp., 22019. Cast anopsia tibetana, 22 ( .)ir». Ca8tilla sp.. 22630. Catalpa bungei, 22578. Ceara rubber. See Uanihot glaziovii. Celastrus sp.. 22586. articulatus, 22616. Chayota edulis, 22662. Cherimoyer. Sec Anona cherimola. Chestnut. See Castanopsis tibetana. "Chilean red oak." Sec Vothofagus obliqua. Chinese date. Sec Zizyphus sativa. ChrysopJiyllum sp., 22791. Cicer arietinum, 22730. Citrullus nil, i, ins. 22657, 22658, 22743, 23221 to 23225. Citrus sp., 22779. aurantium, 22566, 22567, 22670. sinensis, 22651, 22652, 22826, 22939. limonum, 23028, Clematis sp,, 22021. /rrfi7 mandshurica, 22620. Clitoria heterophylla, 22748. ternatea, 22749 to 22753. Clover, bur. See Medicago denticulata. red. See Trifolium pratense. Colocasia sp.. 22740, 22741, 22891 to 22894. esculenia, 22765 to 22770, . 22818. indica, 22S14. Corn, Indian, 23207. Corylus sp.. 22596. Cotoneaster integerrima, 22695. rotton (China), 23309, 23310. Jannovitch, 22031. Hit Afifi, 22032. Cowpea, black, 22932. Chinese Red, 22635. Clay, 22723, 22724, 22960. Holstein, 22725. (hvbrid), 22715 to 22721, 22726 to 22730, 22958. Lady, 2293s. mottled, 22903, 23307. red. 22722, 22959. (Rhodesia), 22929 to 22933, 2295S to 22900. Whippoorwill, 22539. Crataegus sp., 22007, 22676, pinnatifida, 22." Crinodendron patagua; 23273. Cucumis melo, 22659 to 22661, 23200 Cueurbita maxima, 22928. pepo, 22739, 22810, 22925. Cupressus funebris, 23024. Currant. See Ribes sp. Custard apple, 22956. Cydonia sp., 22581, 22984. faponica, 22629. Cynara scolymus, 22557. Cynometra trinitensis, 22774. Dahlia sp., 23321. 23322. Daphne sp., 22994. 142 >533. Dasheen I Barbados), 22894. Date, Ascherasi, 22837, 22856. Barbnn. 22S13. 22X58. Beneffshi, 22944. Duggal ( Ililwa), 22855. ( ( Mnkoni - el Alnnar), 22sr,^. (Shomaieh), 22854. (Sultani), 22853. Halawi, 22839. Hussein Effendi, 22845. Jozi, 22849. Khadrawi, 22840, 22860. Khastawi, 22838, 22857. Maiah, 22848. Maktum (Almiar), 2283G. (A star), 22835. Shitwi Asfar, 22851. Shukker, 22850. Modabel, 22842. Sukeri, 22841. Taberzel, 22846. Zehdi, 22847, 22859. Dendrocalamus strictus, 22819. Dent : in sp., 22571, 22589, 22611. Diervilla sp., 22587. Dioscorea alata, 22828. anguina, 22832. fasciculata, 22831. purpurea, 22830. rubella, 22829. Diospyros kaki, 22597 to 22599. Dolichos angularis, 23210. lablab, 22934, 23215. Drimys chilensis, 23271. Dypsis pinnatifrons, 22708. Ecballium elaterium, 22642. Elaeagnus pungens, 22986. Elaeis guineensis, 22713. Elder. See Sambucus spp. Eh ii sine coracana, 22565. Elm. See Ulmus spp. Enterolobium cyelocarpum, 23039. Ephedra sp., 23020. Eragrostis sp., 22963, 22964. abyssinica, 22656. Eriobotrya japonica, 22976. Erodium moschatum, 23277. E lion nnt as sp., 22583, 22871, 22872, 23027. alatus, 22995. Fenugreek. See Trigonella foenum- graecum. Fieus sp.. 22937. Filbert. See Corylus sp. Fir. See Abies sp. Finn in iin simplex, 23219. Fraxinus sp., 22582. bungeana, 22572, 22603, 22004. Funic in sp., 22868. Garcia i, 22650. Pear (China >, 22595. Pennisetum americanum, 22564, 22643, 22943. Peony. Sec Paeonia albiflora. Pepper (Mexico), 22803 to 22809. Periwinkle, Madagascar, 22782. Persimmon (China), 22597 to 22599. Phalaris coerulescens, 22961. Phaseolus sp., 22945. aconitifolius, 22761. annularis, 23210, 23301, 23304. coccineus, 22797 to 22802. vvU/aris. 23203. 23302. 2330X. Philadelphus sp., 225SS, 22863. Phleum arenarium, 22669. paniculatum, 22668. Phoenix dactyl if era, 22835 to 22860. Phyllostachys nigra, 23240. i'/cra obovata schrenkiana, 22909. Pine. See Pinus spp. Pinellia cochinchinense, 22813. P«ws sp., 22673, 22680. bungeana, 22691, 23017 to 23019. koraiensis, 23220. Piswrc urrense, 22540, 22637 to 22640, 22918, 22936, 23290. sat i rum, 22738. Pithecolobium aele, 22793. Plum (China), 22576, 22577, 22600, 22989, 22990. Poa aequatoriensis, 22754. Podophyllum emodi, 22552. Poplar. See Popitlus sp. Populus sp., 22861. Potato (Chile), 23041 to 23199. Pn/ hhs sp.. 22576, 22577, 22600, 22989, 22990. arm en iaca, 22580. japonica', 22991, 23007. Psoralea corylifolia, 22737. Pueraria thunbergiana, 22511. Pumpkin (Italy), 22925. (Palestine), 22810. Pyrus chinensis, 22595. Quercus sp., 22594. saber, 22655. Quillaja saponaria, 23269. Quince. See Cydonia spp. Raspberry (China), 22663. Rhamnus sp., 22612, 22613, 22873. Rhapis flubelliformis, 22707. Rheum sp., 23274. Rhododendron sp., 22677. tfi&es sp., 22992. Rollmia orthopetala, 22512. flosa sp., 22615, 22692, 23035 to 23038. xanthma, 22681, 22693, 23034. Rose. See Rosa spp. Rubber, Ceara. See Manihot glaziovii. 142 h'uhiis sp., 22663. rosaefoliua, 23009. Rwm< /• cri8pus, 22965. 8a6c2 sp., 22709. 8agueru8 pinnatus, 22704, 22941. (S'oZvia sp., 22623. 8ambucu8 sp.. 22584. raciiiiosa, 22591. 8apindus trifoliata, 23315. Sapium sebiferum, 23218. Sedge, 22907. (China), 22866. Se8amum oricnlalc 23228. Sesban aegyptiaca, 22735. bispino.su. 22733. Soapnut tree. See Sapindus trifoliata. Solarium tuberosum, 23041 to 23199. Sophora japonica, 22074. tomentosa, 22781. Sorgo. See Sorghum. Sorghum, Kafir Red, 22653. Kowliang, Black-Hull, 22912. Brow n , 2291J , 23230, 23231. Sorgo (Cape Colony), 22942. Chinese, 22913. Club Head, 22787. unclassified (Uganda), 22820 to 22824. Soy bean, Amherst, 22885. Barchet. 23232. black, 22535, 22538, 22634, 22886, 22899, 22900, 22919, 22927, 23205, 23291, 23297, 23306. and yellow, 23299. brown, 23211, 23229. Buckshot, 22883. Butterball, 22878. Flat King, 22875. green, 22536, 22537, 22874, 22881, 22897. 23207, 23311. greenish yellow, 22645, 23312. Okute, 22877. smoky yellow, 22644, 22901. yellow, 22534, 22633, 22646, 22714, 22876, 22879, 22880, 22882, 22884, 22898. 22921, 22922, 23208, 23209. 23212, 23213, 23292, 23296, 23303, 23305. yellowish green, 22920. Spikenard. See Aralia racemosa. Spiraea sp., 22574, 22575, 22590, 22993. Squash (China), 22739. Venetian, 22928. Sterculia foetida, 22792. plutanifolia, 23219. mizolobium sp., 23217, 22923. Syringa sp., 22687, 22696, 23032, 23033. am ure ns is, 22608. oblata, 23030, 23031. villosa, 22675. INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 81 Tallow tree. See Septum sebiferum. Temerix sp., 22S67. Taro (Barbados), 22513 to 22523, 22891 to 22893. (Dutch Guiana), 22740. 22741. (Java), 227G5 to 22770. Teff. Sec Eregrostis ebyssiniee. Toluifera pereiree, 22742. Tounetea simplex, 22772. Trifolium sp., 23288. pretense, 23287, 23289. Trigonelle foenum-greecum, 23204. Triticum eestivum, 22010. polonicum, 23275, 23276. Turnip (Finland), 22756, 22757. Petrowski, 227."..". Ulmus sp., 22678, 220S2. pumile, 22825, 22975. Undetermined, 22573, 22579, 22(522, 22628, 22734, 227s;,. 22786, 22x<;2. 22866, 22896, 22944, 22985, 22987, 22996, 23000 to 23002, 23004, 23005, 23013. Viburnum sp., 22865. mecrocephelum, 22978. Dpulus, 22592, 22010. tomentosum, 23008. r?e/« /a6a, 22568, 22569, 23294. r/47. vinifere, 22r»2s. 22001. Walnut (China). 22605. (Germany), 22524 to 22527. Persian, 22r>00 to 22^03. Watermelon (China), 2:5221 to 23225. (Panama i. 2274:5. ( Roumania ». 22657, 22or>x. Weigela I China ) . 22587. Wheat (Chile). 2:527:.. 23270. (Tibet), 22916. Xenthochymus tinctorius, 22556. Xenthosoma sp.. 22895, 22010. segittee folium, 22815. Yam (India i. 22S2S to 22x32. Yantia (Barbados), 22910, 22513 to 22r>23. 22so;k Zea meys, 232(57. Zingiber officinale 2202(5. Zizyphus setive, 22606, 22683 to 22686, 22014. oil 00— Hnl. 142—09- O -6 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO, 148. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908: INVENTORY No. 16; Nob. 23323 to 23744. Issued April 10, 1909. WASHINGTON-. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1909. BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. The scientific and technical publications of the Bureau of Plant Industry, which un- organized J u 1 \ 1. 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I'riee, 10 cents. 11. Johnson Grass. 1902. i'riee. 10 cents. 12. Stock Ranges of Northwestern California. 1902. i'riee. 10 cents. 15. Range Improvement in Central Texas. 1902. Trice, 10 cents. 15. Forage Conditions on the Border of the Great Basin. T.)02. Trice. 15 cents. 17. Some Diseases o'f the Cowpea. 1902. I'riee. 10 cents. 20. Manufacture of Semolina and Macaroni. 1902. Trice, 15 cents. 22. Injurious Effects of Tremature Pollination. 1902. Trice, 10 cents. 24. Unfermented Grape Must. 1902. I'riee, 10 eents. 25. Miscellaneous Tapers. 1903. Trice, 15 cents. 27. Letters on Agriculture in the West Indies, Spain, etc. 1902. I'riee, 15 cents. 29. The Effect of Black-Rot on Turnips. 1903. I'riee, 15 cents. 31. Cultivated Forage Crops of the Northwestern States. 1902. Trice, 10 cents. 32. A Disease of the White Ash. 1903. Trice, 10 cents. 33. North American Species of Leptochloa. 1903. I'riee, 15 cents. 34. Silkworm Food 1'lants. 1903. Trice, 15 cents. 35. Recent Foreign Explorations. 1903. Price, 15 cents. 36. The "Bluing" of the Western Yellow Tine, etc. 1903. I'riee, 30 cents. 37. Formation of Spores in Sporangia of Rhizopns Nigricans, etc. 1903. Trice, 15 cents. 38. Forage Conditions in Eastern Washington, etc. 1903. Trice, 15 cents. 39. The Propagation of the Easter Lily from Seed. 1903. Trice, 10 cents. 41. The Commercial Grading of Corn. 1903. Trice, 10 eents. 43. Japanese Bamhoos. 1903. Trice, 10 cents. 45. Thysiological Role of Mineral Nutrients in Tlants. 1903. Trice, 5 cents. 47. The Description of Wheat Varieties. 1903. Trice, 10 cents. 48. The Apple in Cold Storage. 1903. Trice. 15 cents. 49. Culture of the Central American Rubber Tree. 1903. I'riee, 25 cents. 50. Wild Rice : Its Uses and Tropagation. 1903. I'riee, 10 cents. 51. Miscellaneous Tapers. 1905. Trice. 5 cents. 54. Tersian Gulf Dates. 1903. I'riee, 10 cents. 55. The Dry-Rot of Potatoes. 1904. I'riee. 10 cents. 56. Nomenclature of the Apple. 1905. Trice, 30 cents. 57. Methods T'sed for Controlling Sand Dunes. 1904. Trice. 10 cents. 58. The Vitality and Germination of Seeds. 1904. I'riee, 10 cents. 59. Tasture, Meadow, and Forage Crops in Nebraska. 1904. Trice, 10 cents. 60. A Soft Rot of the Calla Lily. 1904. Trice, 10 cents. 62. Notes on Egyptian Agriculture. 1904. I'riee, 10 cents. 63. Investigations of Rusts. 1904. Trice. 10 cents. 64. A Method of Destroying or Treventing the Growth of Algae and Certain Tathogenic Bacteria in Water Supplies. 1904. Trice. 5 cents. 05. Reclamation of ("'ape God Sand Dunes. 1904. Trice, 10 cents. 67. Range Investigations in Arizona. 1904. Trice, 15 cents. 68. North American Species of Agrostis. 1905. I'riee, 10 cents. 69. American Varieties of Lettuce. 1904. Trice. 15 cents. 70. The Commercial Status of Durum W T heat. 1904. I'riee, 10 cents. 71. Soil Inoculation for Legumes. 1905. Trice, 15 cents. 72. Miscellaneous Papers. 1905. Price, 5 cents. 73. The Development of Single-Germ Beet Seed. 1905. I'riee, 10 cents. 74. Prickly Tear and Other Cacti as Food for Stock. 1905. I'riee, 5 cents. 75. Range Management in the State of Washington. 1905. Trice, 5 cents. 76. Copper as an Algicide and Disinfectant in Water Supplies. 1905. Trice, 5 cents. 77. The Avocado, a Salad Fruit from the Tropics. 1905. Trice. 5 cents. 78. Improving the Quality of Wheat. 1905. Trice, 10 cents. [Continued on page 3 of cover.] 148 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 148. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908: NE BC INVENTORY No. 16; Nos. 23323 to 23744. '^ Issued April 10, 1909. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1909, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. Physiologist i. Walte, Pathologist In Charge. Investigations in Forest Pathology, Haven Metcalf, Pathologist In Charge. Cotton and Truck Diseases and Plant Disease Survey, William a. Orton, Pathologist in Charge. Pathological Collections and Inspection Work, Flora w. Patterson. Mycologist in Charge. Plant Life History Investigations, Walter T. Swindle, Physiologist in Charge. Cotton Breeding Investigations, Archibald l>. Bhamel and Daniel N. Shoemaker, Physiolo- gists in Charge. Tobacco Investigations. Archibald i). Bhamel, Wlghtman w. Garner, and Ernest H. Bfathewson, in Charge. Corn Investigations, Charles P. Hartley. Physiologist in Charge. Alkali and Drought Resistant Plant Breeding Investigations, Thomas II. Kearney, Physi- ologist in Charge. Soil Bacteriology ami Water Purification Investigations, Karl F. Kellerman, Physiologist in Charge. Bionomic Investigations of Tropical and Subtropical Plants, Orator F. Cook, Bionomist in Charge. Drug and Poisonous Plant and Tea Culture Investigations, Rodney II. True, Physiologist in Charge. Physical Laboratory, Lyman J. Briggs, Physicist in Charge. Agricultural Technology, Nathan A. Cobb, Crop Technologist in Charge. Taxonomic and Range Investigations, Frederick V. Coville, Botanist in Charge. Farm Management, William J. Spillman, Agriculturist in Charge. Grain Investigations. Mark Alfred Carleton, Cerealist in Charge. Arlington Experimental Farm and Horticultural Investigations, Lee C. Corbett, Horticul- turist in Charge. Vegetable Testing Gardens, William W. Tracy, sr., Superintendent. Sugar-Beet Investigations, Charles O. Townsend, Pathologist in Charge. Western Agricultural Extension, Carl S. Scofield, Agriculturist in Charge. Dry-Land Agriculture Investigations, E. Channing Chilcott, Agriculturist in Charge. Pomological Collections, Gustavus B. Brackett, Pomologist in Charge. Field Investigations in Pomology, William A. Taylor and G. Harold Powell, Pomologists in Charge. Experimental Gardens and Grounds, Edward M. Byrnes, Superintendent. Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Forage Crop Investigations, Charles V. Piper, Agrostologist in Charge. Seed Laboratory, Edgar Brown, Botanist in Charge. Grain Standardization, John D. Shanahan, Crop Technologist in Charge. Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla., P. J. W 7 ester, in Charge. Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., W. W. Tracy, jr., Assistant Botanist in Charge. South Texas Garden, Broivnsville, Tex., Edward C. Green, Pomologist in Charge. Farmers' Cooperative Demonstration Work, Seaman A. Knapp, Special Agent in Charge. Seed Distribution (Directed by Chief of Bureau), Lisle Morrison, Assistant in General Charge. Editor, J. E. Rockwell. Chief Clerk. James E. Jones. Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. scientific staff. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Frank N. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers. Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations. F. W. Clarke, Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations. Frederic Chisolm, Expert. Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and H. C. Skeels, Scientific Assistants, 148 2 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Office of the Chief, Washing on, D. C, January 15, 1909. Sir : I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for publication as Bulletin No. 148 of the series of this Bureau, the ac- companying manuscript, entitled " Seeds and Plants Imported Dur- ing the Period from July 1 to September 30, 1908 : Inventory No. 16 ; Nos. 23323 to 23744." This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to publication. Respectfully, B. T. Galloway, Chief of Bureau. Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture. 148 CONTENTS Page. Introductory statement 5 Inventory 7 Index of common and scientific names 35 148 4 B. P. I.— 443. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908: INVENTORY XO. 16; NOS. 23323 TO 23744. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT. This inventory of seeds and plants imported is the sixteenth in a series which was begun in 1898. It contains the introductions of only three months, and as the three months happened to fall at a time when our agricultural explorer Mr. Frank X. Meyer was in this country preparing for further explorations and Prof. N. E. Hansen was on his way to Central Asia or preparing there to collect the seeds of wild alfalfas on the steppes, the number of plants imported is small. It represents, therefore, only those things which have been secured by correspondence with our agents and friends in different parts of the world. Through a correspondent in Chile, Mr. Jose D. Husbands, an un- usual collection of seventy-two potato varieties was secured, among which are wild types from the archipelago of Chiloe and the adjoin- ing mainland of Chile. These, it is hoped, will prove of considerable value for the breeders of this important crop. The unusual interest in the Peruvian strains of alfalfa induced us to get, through Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, of Lima, a collection of ten reputed different strains, while Mr. M. Fraile, of this Bureau, brought from near his home in Villares de la Reina, Spain, plants of a wild form of alfalfa which is of espe- cial interest to the experts on this crop. The unusual activity of the office in the introduction of the timber bamboos of the world has brought in the rare and especially frost and drought resistant form Dendrocalamus strictus from India, and another, a tropical species, Chusquea bambusaeoides, which is said to seed regularly, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. W. S. Lyon, of Manila, has sent a remarkable ornamental squash that looks promising for greenhouse culture ; Mrs. L. E. M. Kelly has sent five varieties of the Chinese leitchee from the island of Hainan, the home of this new fruit, and through the kindness of Dr. John M. Swan, of Canton, a Wardian-case shipment of grafted leitchees was sent from Canton to the Hawaiian Islands. The seeds of a number of named varieties of Japanese chrysanthe- mums will interest the crysanthemum growers; the seed of a honey- scented collarette dahlia will attract the growers of this flower; the introduction of Viola calcarata may lead to an improvement in the 148 . 5 6 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. ordinary pansy, and plants of Rosa moyesi, a distinct Chinese form, may be of value for the rose breeders. Our unusual collection of bananas has been enriched by twelve varieties from Ceylon, and a new mango of some promise from Brazil has been added to the mango collection. It may be well to repeal what has been explained in previous in- ventories, that the appearance of a name and description in this bulle- tin does not indicate surely that the seeds or plants are available at once for the use of experimenters. The majority of this plant ma- terial has to be sent out as soon as possible after it arrives, much of it to experts at the State agricultural experiment stations who are waiting for it, and the rest to our propagating gardens, w T here it will be taken care of until the young plants are large enough to send out by mail to those particularly interested. An eligible list is kept and applications from private or official experimenters who feel that they are in a position to give any of the introductions a careful trial are welcomed. The more specific the application the more attention it will receive from this office, for the main object of the work is to encourage careful trials with the purpose of building up new plant industries. Whenever an experimenter thinks he sees a definite use for any one of the thousands of plants which are being imported it is the aim of the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction to put the living seeds or plants desired in his hands. As far as the limited facilities of the office permit, we will therefore agree to hunt up and get plant material of an experimental character, provided it is not listed in the seed or nursery catalogues of this country, and will place it in the hands of experimenters who can satisfy us of their ability to use it intelligently. As it is of great importance that a historical record be kept of the success or failure of the many introductions, it is especially requested that whenever an experimenter makes a success of the plants sent him, and particularly if he publishes anything about them, he will notify the office and publish the office number, which is invariably sent out with every plant or package of seed, or, if the number is lost, he will at least give the date when the seed was sent him, so that through the accurate records which are kept the source of the seeds can be traced. It should also be remembered that a report of failure, while negative evidence, is often of very considerable value. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, Washington, D. 6'., January 15, 1909. 148 INVENTORY. 28323. Phragmites vulgaris (Lam.) Hitchcock (Arundo vul- garis Lam.). From Gothenburg, Sweden. Procured by Hon. W. Henry Robertson, Ameri- can consul. Received July 6, IOCS. " These roots were procured for comparison with American-grown reeds in the study of the reed-lath matting industry proposed by Mr. Ivar Tidestrom." (FaircJiild.) 23324. Carica papaya L. Papaw. From Miami, Fla. Received through Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical Labora- tory and Garden, July 6, 1008. "A variety of papaw with cucumber«-shaped fruits peculiarly well suited for packing. Grown at the Subtropical Laboratory under No. 516 from seed presented by Mr. Cephas Finder, Upper Matecumbie Key. Pulp is rather thin, but the flavor is excellent. The flower is perfect and the variety appears worth testing and, if possibe, improving on the thickness of the pulp." (Webster.) 23325 to 23332. From Canton, Kwangtung, China. Presented by Dr. W. H. Dobson. Re- ceived July b\ 1908. The following seeds. Varietal descriptions by Mr. II. T. Nielsen. 23325 to 23327. Glycine Hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. 23325. Black. 23326. Yellowish green. 23327. Yellowish green, smaller seeded than No. 23326. 23328. Vigna sesquipedalis ( L. ) W. F. Wight. 23329 and 23330. Dolichos lablab L. Hyacinth or Bonavist bean. 23329. White. 23330. Red. 23331. Pisum arvense L. Field pea. 23332. Cajan indicum Spreng. 23333. Axdropogon sorghum (L.) Brot. From northwestern Rhodesia. Presented by Mr. C. E. F. Allen, Con- servator of Forests. Livingstone, Victoria Falls, northwestern Rhodesia. Received July 8, 1908. Marfan. "The seeds are small, broadly obovate, somewhat flattened, flinty, pearly white with pale hulls, closely resembling some forms of Ampemby from Madagascar." (Carleton R. Ball.) 70949— Bull. 148—09 2 7 8 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23334 and 23335. Prom Grand Rapids, Mich. Presented by Mr. V. A. Wallin, Wallin Leather Company, through Mr. Frederic Chlsolm. Received July 1 and 9, 1908. Seeds of t Ik- following : 23334. Caesalpinia bbevifolia (Clos) Baill. Algarobilla. Procured from an Importing firm In the United Slates. "A leguminous shrub i<' for railway brake blocks and for carriages, and is regarded as one of the most durable among timbers of the Coniferse. * * * This tree yields, besides, the Kauri resin of commerce. * * * The varnish made of it is almost colorless." (Extract- from von Mueller.) 23451. A.RISTOTELIA MACQUi L'Herit. " Maqui," From Santa Dies. Chile. Procured from Salvador [zquierdo. Received August is. L908. "Seed of the Chilean shrub which is so much used for giving color to pale wines. The color is extracted from the berries or seeds by trituration. mac< ra- tion, and. finally, decantation." (Izquierdo.) (See also No. 19113 for further description. ) 23452. Rubus spectabilis Pursh. Salmon berry. Prom sitka. Alaska. Received through Prof. C. C. Ce<>r-eson, special agent in charge, Agricultural Experiment Station, August I s . L908. "The salmon berry of Oregon, California, and Now Mexico, closely allied to /.'. nutkanus, but the stem is nearly evergreen, and ramification persistent and prickly. Fruit large, red. yellow, or salmon colored, raspl>erry-like. Mr. L. Burbank records that the stems will reach a height of 20 feet and occasionally a foot in diameter. Fruit larger than any raspberry, but not so well tasted. Crop always abundant. Fruit ripe when other raspberries are only in bloom. [Prof. Meehan.] Requires moist, sandy land. Promising for hybridization." (Von Mueller.) 23453. Voaxdzeia subteruanea (L.) Thouars. Woandsu. From Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. P.urtt Davy, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August 7, 1008. "African groundnut, African ground pea, woandsu. and erroneously goober pea. " Native of Madagascar, Comoro Island, and various parts of Africa as far south as Natal. A plant very much resembling the peanut, but containing only one seed in each pod. These pods ripen under the ground in the same manner as peanuts. The plant is smaller, and in most cases not so prolific in seed as the best varieties of peanuts. These are used in about the same manner as peanuts both for human food and as feed for animals. In California the woandsu has yielded nearly as heavily as the best varieties of peanuts, but at most other places the yield has been less." (C V. Piper.) 23455. Zizyphus sativa Gaertn. Chinese date. From Beaufort, S. C. Purchased from Mr. A. P. Prioleau, through Mr. Frederic Chisolm, for stocks. Received August 20, 1008. " This fruit, commonly called jujube, is very pleasant eaten raw. and is largely used in the Southern States in making jujube paste and similar confectionery. The fruits are dried by the Chinese, and in that condition taste somewhat between a raisin and a dried date." (Chisolm.) 23456. (Undetermined.) From Nodoa, island of Hainan, South China. Presented by Mrs. J. Frank- lin Kelly, Hoikow, island of Hainan, South China. Received August 20, 1008. "Seed of the 'yellow-skin' (Iu Foe), a fruit the size of a large marble, yellow skin when ripe, with a tart, delicious flavor. It makes a nice, cooling drink and lovely jam, a little like gooseberry in flavor. It grows on a pretty, symmetrical tree." {Kelly.) 148 JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 17 23457. Pithecolobium dulce (Koxb.) Benth. Guamuchitl. From Ixtlan del Rio, Tepic, Mexico. Presented by Sr. Alfredo Lonergan, through Mr. Frederic Chisolm. Received August 11, 1908. "A thorny leguminous tree known in Mexico as guamuchitl, or huamuchitl ; the sweetish pulp of the pods is universally eaten by the natives, while the bark of the tree is used in tanning leather. Has succeeded at Miami, Fla." (Chisolm.) 23458 to 23467. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Peru. Procured by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick from Antonio Cantelli Y Hno, Lima, Peru, for Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 19, 1008. 23458. Barranca. 23463. Monsefu. 23459. Conchapilea. 23464. San Pedro. 23460. Pueblo Nueva. 23465. Acos. 23461. Gochahuiaico. 23466. Supe. 23462. Omas. 23467. Sayan. 23468 and 23469. From Salamanca, Spain. Secured by Mr. Manuel Fraile, of this Depart- ment. Received August 24, 1008. 23468. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. Roots from plants growing beside road between Salamanca and Vil- lares de la Reina, Spain. (See No. 23391 for further remarks.) 23469. Amygdalus communis L. Almond. Hard-shelled sweet variety. From a tree 30 years old growing in a garden in Villamayor, Salamanca, Spain. 23471 to 23473. From Cochin China. Presented by Hon. Jacob E. Conner, consul. Re- ceived August 25, 1908. The following seeds : 23471. Averrhoa bilimbi L. Cucumber tree. "Flowers red in larger racemes than A. carambola; fruit smaller than carambola, cucumber shaped, smooth, green rind, and acid pulp. Ex- tensively cultivated in South America." (L. II. Bailey.) 23472. Phyllanthus acida (L.) Skeels (Averrhoa acida L.). Otaheite gooseberry. "Shrub, with ovate acute leaflets; flowers on separate branches be- low the foliage; fruit fleshy, edible. India and Madagascar. W. Harris, of Hope Gardens, Jamaica, West Indies, writes that the Otaheite goose- berry is an elegant shrub or small tree, often cultivated in gardens in the lowlands of Jamaica and the West Indies. The fruit is very acid and astringent; the root is an active purgative, and the seed is also cathartic. The fruit is occasionally pickled or made into preserves. Plants are raised from seeds." (L. II. Bailey.) 23473. Averrhoa carambola L. From tree growing in Mr. Conner's garden. " The fruit is quite juicy, piquant, and agreeable. As the plant can stand slight frost it ought to succeed in southern Florida. The fruit is well worthy of introduction." (Conner.) 148 18 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 23474. Illipe latifolia (Roxb.) F. Muell, Mahwah. From Baroda, [ndia. Presented by M. a. Sltole, Director of Agriculture, Baroda State, [ndia, through Mr. < >. w. Barrett. Received August 20, L908. a tree, growing 50 Peel high, contenl with dry, stony ground, enduring slight Frost. Wood so tough as t<» be adapted for plows and various machin- ery [Dr. Schlich]. The succulent corolla affords a never-failing crop of nourishing saccharine food to the rural Inhabitants. Bach tree supplies 2 to ."> hundredweight; each hundredweight yields on distillation about .'! gallons of spirits; essential oil is also obtained from the corolla. The flowers are also used for feeding cattle; they will keep for a long time. The seeds yield oil of iiiirk consistence." (Von Mueller.) 23475. Paspalum dilatatum Poir. Large water grass. From Coffs Harbor, New South Wales, Australia. Purchased from Mr. \Y. Seccombe, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 22, L908. 23476. Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees. Bamboo. From British India. Presented by Mr. Jean Houzeau de Lehaie, Saint Symphorien, Belgium. Received August 20, 1908. "One of the most valuable bamboos; is not hurt by slight frosts and, it is said, is very drought resistant. Wood of the finest quality. "1 hope that this valuable species, designated by Sir I). Brandis as the most important for the Southwest of the United States, has now been introduced in sufficient quantity so that a distribution may be made for outdoor planting. I think that in order to be successful the young plants ought not to be planted outdoors until the spring of 1910, unless it is under exceptionally favorable conditions, and that in any case it will be necessary to irrigate or water them, to fertilize them, and to keep them covered with straw the first summer after they are planted out. It will of course be only the most vigorous and well rooted plants which will show all their power of resistance and all their good qualities." {De Lehaie.) (See Xos. 21548 and 22819 for previous importations.) 23477. Vitis vinifera L. Grape. From Aberdeen, Cape Colony, South Africa. Presented by Mr. F. W. Eagle, at the request of Mr. R. A. Davis, government horticulturist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received August 29, 1908. Karroo Belle. " This grape is a really good table fruit, possessed of hardy qualities and largely resistant in this country to oid'nun ; it would be quite at home in the Santa Clara Valley, and also, I think, farther south, even in Fresno." (Davis.) " I have succeeded in rearing a cross between the vines White Crystal and Muscat Hambro, which I have named Karroo Belle. A magnificent grape, strong grower, enormous cropper, very large and most compact bunches (some cut this season weighed from 5 to 11 pounds), round and very large, almost stoneless berries, which are a dark brownish purple where well exposed to the sun, but where hanging in the shade are only slightly tinted, or even quite green if very much shaded, and always with a great deal of bloom. Carries exceptionally well, as proved by a box of grapes sent to Johannesburg con- taining eight varieties, among which were Hannepoot, Crystal Muscat Hambro, Uitenhage Blue, etc., all of which were useless except* Karroo Belle, bunches of which were perfect. As regards keeping qualities, we cut the first ripe bunch off the parent vine on January 15, and the last one on June 28, which were perfectly sound except a few berries stung by the bees through the bag, so that we have been cutting grapes from the one vine for nearly five and a half months." (Mr. Eagle, Aberdeen, Cape Colony, in the Transvaal Agricultural Journal, January, 11)01, p. Jfi2.) " This variety of grape has been planted largely in different districts of the Transvaal. The vine arrived with a flattering reputation, but has, unfortu- nately, proved in the majority of cases quite worthless, owing to the fact that 148 JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 19 23477— Continued. it bore no fruit. The writer in the course of bis journeys through the country has only found two of the kind which ever gave signs of a crop, one of which has been grown by Mr. J. G. Beverley, of Zeernst. This particular vine has at present (in its third year) 59 bunches of grapes well formed and set and in perfectly healthy condition. It would appear, therefore, that this grape, one of the few varieties originated in South Africa, will under certain circumstances do exceedinglv well." (Extract from the Transvaal Agricultural Journal, Janu- ary, 1907, p. Jtll.) 23481. Medicago sativa varia (Mart.) Urb. Alfalfa. From Hamburg, Germany. Purchased from R. Lief man Sons, Successors, through Mr. I. L. Radwaner, 533 East 149th street, New York. Received August 31, 1908. Sand lucern. 23482. Vicia villosa Roth. Hairy vetch. From Svalof, Sweden. Purchased from the Allmanna Svenska Utsadesak- tiebolaget, through Dr. Albert Mann, at the request of Mr. A. D. Shamel. Received July, 1908. To be used by Mr. A. D. Shamel, at Hockanum, Conn., as a cover crop in his tobacco experiments. 23483. Dahlia sp. Dahlia. From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Mr. T. C. Schmidt. Received September 3, 190S. " Variety coronata. This Mexican sort is to be regarded as a forerunner of quite a new class and certainly worth consideration, especially as the flowers have a pleasant honey-like scent, which up to the present no other dahlia has. The habit and growth of the plants are somewhat different from the other known dahlia sorts, because they first nearly fully develop and then bring up the enormously long flower stems, so that the flowers are from 20 to 28 inches freely above the foliage. The whole plant reaches a height of about 41 feet, blooms abundantly, and one can easily cut flowers with stems 24 to 30 inches long, which makes this sort valuable for large bouquets, especially as the cut flowers keep in water several days. "The color of the flowers is a brilliant and bright scarlet, the form that of the single dahlias, only the separate leaves are bent somewhat inward, and be- sides that the flowers close in the evening, assuming thereby the form of a crown. The raising from seed is not at all difficult. By sowing in May the plants bloom in July and August." {Schmidt.) 23485 and 23486. From Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Dr. Veil Wittrock, director, Bo- tanic Garden. Received August, 1908. Seed of each of the following : 23485. Vicia kokanica Reg. & Schmal. "A perennial species occurring in the mountains of Kokan near Woruch, Xaubid, and in the passes of Basmandinsk (Turkestan)." (O. Fcdts- chenko, in Fedtschenko's Journey in Turkestan, vol. S.) 23486. Phleum pratense nodosum (L.) Halacsy. 23487. Phalaris coertjlescens Desf. From Melbourne, Australia. Presented by Mr. Alfred Henry. Office of Titles, Queen street, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August, 1908. See No. 22961 for description. 148 20 SKIDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23488. AM>i;ni'<><;<>\ iiai.i i i \sis (L.) Brot. Johnson grass. Prom Brazil. Presented by Mr. H. M. Lane, president, Mackenzie College, Sao Paulo, Brazil, through Mr. C. V. Piper. Received August 24, £908. "This seed whs procured from ;i seedsman and is probably from one <»f the northern States of Brazil. Ii does not grow here (Sao Paulo)." {Lane,) 23489 to 23493. From Cordoba, Spain. Received through Mr. Manuel Fraile, of this Depart- ment, September I. 1908. 23489. Pi \i< \ granattjm L. Pomegranate. Sweet. 23490. Punica gbanatum L. Pomegranate. Sour. 23491. Amygdalus communis L. Almond. Sweet. 23492. Amygdalus communis L. Almond. Bitter. "These almonds are said to flower in April and May. but as the region from which they come is a rather cool one they probably should not he regarded as late-llowering varieties." (Fraile.) 23493. Crocus sativus L. Saffron. 23494. Cucurbita pepo L. Squash. From Philippine Islands. Presented by Mr. W. S. Lyon, Manila, P. I. Received August 20, 1008. " Calabaza. This plant was found growing on a house in a barrio of a small town on the shores of the Laguna de Bay, Luzon. The leaves are not unusual in shape, but the center of each is of the richest gold or orange yellow surrounded by a /one of the darkest and blackest of vegetable greens. The fruit from which these seeds were obtained was rather small, weighing only about 2 pounds, with a major diameter 1 of 6^ inches and a minor of 4i inches. The fruit has all the sweetness, dryness, and chestnut-like flavor of the best strains of the Winter Hubbard squash. Externally the skin is smooth, the central zone being of a dark rich green, on each side of which is an orange-yellow cap. It looks more like a striking fancy gourd than a squash. The owner of the vine from which I obtained the single fruit claimed that no one else owned a similar plant, as he had always refused to sell mature fruits or seeds. From the appearance of the vine I believe that it is a shy bearer, which does not lessen the value of the plant as an ornamental of a very unusual character." {Lyon.) 23495. Eucalyptus microtheca F. Muell. . Coolibah. From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Procured from Mr. J. H. Maiden, director and government botanist, Botanic Gardens. Received September 8, 1008. " Widely dispersed over the most arid extratropical as well as tropical inland regions of Australia. The ' coolibah ' of the aborigines, according to the Rev. Dr. Woolls. The tree wants ferruginous-gravelly soil, perfectly drained. Withstands unscorched a frequent heat of 156° F. in Central Aus- tralia, yet was not affected by exceptionally severe frosts (18° F.) in the south of France when many other eucalypts suffered. The development of this species in southern France and Algeria has been marvelously quick. [Prof. Na'udin.] One of the best trees for desert tracts; in favorable places 150 feet high. Wood brown, sometimes very dark, hard, heavy, and elastic; it is pret- tily marked, hence used for cabinetwork, but more particularly for piles, bridges, and railway sleepers. [Rev. Dr. Woolls.] " (Von Mueller.) " This seed was introduced partly for raising trees for honey in California." ( Young. ) 148 JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 21 23496 to 23518. From Yokohama, Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company Received August 14, 1908. The following seeds from the Jingpoo Chrysanthemum Garden. Japanese names quoted : 23496 to 23502. Chrysanthemum stiptjlaceum (Moench) W F Wight. 23496. 23497. 23498. 23499. Pink. 23500. Pink. 23503. Aster sp Purple. 23504 to 23518. " Shiro-mame." - Kangiku." Best pink. " Kyo-miyage." " Nure-garasu." (?) 23501. Purple. 23502. Purple. Hurasakirno-kuruimono." OritaJci-shiba" Wight. Chrysanthemum stipulaceum (Moench) Matsu-no-yuki." Gano-no-yuki." W 23512. White. 23513. White. 23514. White. Bushi-no-kagami" 23515. Uji-no-sato." Hakuhoshu." Date-musume.' Okino-kazaS Fuki-no-yama? " Okina-no-tomo.' " Jitsugetsu." White and purple mixed. 23516. Yellow. 23517. ' Yellow. 23518. ■ Yellow. Kin^kujiyaku" A zami." 23504. " Hano-no-seki," Purple. 23505. " Shukokin." Red. 23506. Red. 23507. Red. 23508. ' Red. 23509. White. 23510. White. 23511. White. 23519 and 23520. Garcinia spp. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub. 4, 1908. 23519. Garcinia benthami Pierre. " This species is very widely distributed in all the provinces of lower Cochin China and Cambodge. " Branches opposite, tetragonal, very long. Leaves petiolate. The flowers are terminal at the summit of a short shoot more or less sur- rounded with bracts. They are solitary in the female plant. The petals are broader and thicker than the sepals and are yellowish. In the female flowers the stamens are completely lacking and the gynaeceum has the form of a pear. The fruit retains the form of the pistil. It con- tains 5 to 10 seeds having the form of a crescent. " The tree is 20 to 25 meters high, of pyramidal form. Trunk straight, 45 to 50 centimeters thick, covered with a blackish bark, rough exteriorly, filled interiorly with a white juice, present in all parts of the plant and becoming black on exposure to light. 148 Received September 22 SEEDS AND 1*1. AN is IMPORTED. 23519 and 23520— Continued. ••The wood of G. benthami Is reddish brown and very mucb esteemed. ii is used for the same purposes as Hi.it «•!' c. ferrea and differs from it very little, if we consider what Rumphius says about that of Q-. cele- bica I... we may regard it as established thai all the Garcinias with a white juice have reddish brown or honey-colored wood superior to that of the other species of Garcinia. This observation is Important for forest cultivation." {Extract from Pierre's Forest Flora of Cochin China.) 23520. Gabcinla celebica L. ■•This tree grows very quickly and without difficulty. The leaves have an acid flavor; the fruits remain acid a long time; their taste when they are perfectly ripe is somewhat like that of the cultivated mango- steens. An excellent jelly is made of them and a refreshing pectoral sirup which Lamarck s.iys is in daily use a1 Malic. Its fruits are used in dyeing, and their rind has astringent properties and serves to make Vinegar. A viscid, milky, yellowish juice runs from incisions made in the tree, which gives a species of gum. This mangosteen grows naturally in the Fast Indies and is also found in the island of Bourbon and in several of the Antilles. " It is not a very tall tree and has a large tufted top. The branches are glabrous, a little striate, slightly tetragonal, and covered with a grayish or dull red bark. The leaves are opposite, numerous, oval- lanceolate, pointed at the two ends, glabrous, green on both sides, much narrower and less thick than those of the cultivated mangosteen. The flowers are unisexual and borne on different plants. The female flowers are terminal, solitary, hardy pedunculated. The fruit is globular, of a yellowish red or saffron color, sometimes violet, crowned by the stigma ; it is a little bit larger than the ' pomme d'api,' which it resembles in form. " The yellow juice which comes from incisions in this mangosteen gives a kind of aromatic resin, sought after for medicinal purposes. The fruit furnishes a balsamic acid, and the bark tannin." (Extract from the Medical Flora of the Antilles, by Descourtilz.) " These two species of Garcinia were introduced for testing as stocks on which to grow the mangosteen, which is notably one of the weakest rooted plants of this genus." (Fairchild.) 23522 to 23525. From Chungking, west China. Presented by Rev. J. F. Peat. Received August 24, 1908. Seed of each of the following. Varietal descriptions by Mr. H. T. Nielsen. 23522. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Greenish yellow with dark hilum. 23523. Glycine hispida (Moench) Maxim. Soy bean. Black. Similar in appearance to No. 19183. 23524. Vigna sesqlipedalis (L.) W. F. Wight. Red. 23525. Pisum arvense L. Field pea. 23526. Gossypium hirsutum L. Cotton. From Caracas, Venezuela. Presented by Dr. E. Andre, Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies. Received August 28, 1008. "A" curious variety." (Andre.) " Lint medium short staple length, drag very fine, of great strength. Prob- ably a tropical cotton adapted to only tropical regions." ( D. N. Shoemaker.) 23527. Musa paradisiaca L. Banana. From Ambos, Camarines, P. I. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Manila, P. I. Received September 8, 1908. " Seed of an edible species. The fruit is large and well flavored and the fari- naceous seeds are quite tender and eaten, not rejected, when the fruit is ripe. They do not harden until the fruit begins to decay. It is one of our many 148 JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 23 23527— Continued. varieties, and I can give yon no specific or even local name other than ' sagin,' but as sagin is Tagalog in general for banana, it does not amount to much." (Lyon.) 23528. Ficus carica L. Fig. From Nodoa, island of Hainan, China. Presented by Mrs. J. F. Kelly, Hoihow, island of Hainan. Received September 8, 1908. Seeds of a Chinese fig. " Color when ripe dark red. Grows beside running water. Figs grow x on trunk of tree near base. Fruit is cool and delicious. Diameter as much as o| inches; outside pulp 1 inch thick and a large ball of white custard in the center surrounded by seeds." (Kelly.) 23529 and 23530. Acacia spp. From Chico, Cal. Procured by Mr. W. W. Tracy, jr., in charge of Plant Introduction Garden. Received September 3, 1908. Seed of each of the following : 23529. Acacia longifolia (Andr.) Willd. Seeds from tree on Mr. Bidwell's place at Chico, Cal. For trial at Brownsville, Tex. "A bushy Acacia useful in Australia for binding coast sands through the facility with which the lower branches throw down roots into the soil. The bark, while not so high in tannin as that of Acacia m&llissima, is used chiefly in tanning sheep skins." (Extract from von Mueller.) 23530. Acacia mollissima Willd. Seed procured from trees thriving in the streets of Chico, Cal. To be tested in the open at Brownsville, Tex. " The black wattle of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. An Acacia thriving on the poorest soil and producing a bark so high in tannin as to render its cultivation very profitable, especially in Natal, where large plantations have been established on the rolling uplands; as a tan producer it is by far the most valuable of the Acacias, and the bark is especially valuable for tanning sole leather and heavy goods." (Extract from von Mueller.) 23531 to 23534. Rubtjs spp. From Mokanshan, China. Presented by Rev. J. M. W. Farnham, Shanghai, China. Received September 5, 1908. Seed of each of the following: 23531 and 23532. " These grow on the stem like the blackberry and have no core like the raspberry. They are both red, with a pleasant acid flavor, and might become fruitful and useful if cultivated in a proper location, or they may be useful in hybridizing experiments." (Farnham.) 23533. " I found these growing wild and noticed that they resembled what I remember seeing in New England and heard called ' English black raspberry.' I transplanted some to the garden, but was told that they did not bear fruit. However. I persevered in cultivating them and they commenced bearing, and the berries have improved in size and quality until this year. Many of them were of good size and flavor." ( Farnh am. ) 23534. "These seeds are from a bush I am cultivating that I found growing wild here on the mountain 2,000 feet above the sea. It resembles the raspberry in that the lobes of the berry are arranged around a core, or center, but the vine is more like the blackberry, though the leaves are very light on the under side, almost white, like the raspberry. The lobes are slightly acid and red. They are very few at present, but I hope will increase in number with cultivation." (Farnham.) 148 24 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPOBTED. 23535. Indigofera glandulosa Wendl. Befri. Fn»in Baroda, India. Procured by Mr. William II. Michael, American consul-general, Calcutta, India, through Lieut. <'<>i. M. J. Meade, 0. I. EC, superintendent, Baroda Presidency. Received September I. L908. "The befrl plant is :m annual and belongs to the natural order Leguminosse. It generally grows In black Boil, and does nol require much water. Befri is contained In very small pods, which are gathered after the rainy season is over. "Befrl contains 21.13 per cenl of albuminoids, whereas their proportions in [ndian wheal and oatmeal are, respectively, 13.50 and L6 per cent. In other words, befrl Is 56 i» per cent. Planted as a new oil crop." < Barrett.) 23732. SoI'IIOKA TOMENTOSA L. "(No. -<».) A gray-leaved shrub <»r small tree growing in sand In the const region of the Mozambique Company's territory. Suitable for a wind hedge In Florida." (Barrett.) 23733. MniNA sp. "(No. 21.) Seeds found on hank of Chinde River (the north mouth of the Zambezi)." (Barrett.) 23734 to 23739. From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, acting superintendent. Royal Botanic Garden. Received August 21, 1908. The following seeds: 23734. Tamarindus indica L. Tamarind. Sweet. 23735. Cajan indicum Spreng. " May help us where grown in cotton fields to enrich the soil ; better than cowpeas." (H. E. Van Deman.) 23736 to 23739. Mangifera indica L. Mango. 23736. CopaVbhog. (See No. 10640 for previous introduction.) 23737. Khirsapati. 23738. Malda. (See No. 9808 for previous introduction.) 23739. Kissenbhog. . 23740 to 23744. From Wellington, New Zealand. Presented by Mr. T. W. Kirk, biologist, Department of Agriculture. Received September 30, 1908. The following seeds. Native names in quotations. 23740. Dysoxylum spectabile (Forst.) Hook. Kohekohe. " A handsome round-headed tree 25 to 50 feet high, 1 to 3 feet in diameter; flowers waxy white. " Timber suitable for inlaying and furniture ; leaves bitter and tonic." (Extract from Cheeseman's Man. N. Zeal. Fl.) 23741. Sophora tetraptera J. Mill. Kowhai. "A small tree with exceedingly hard and durable wood, which can be used for cog wheels and other select structures. Trunk exceptionally attaining a diameter of 3 feet. ' The wood differs much from that of 8. tomairo of the Easter Islands [Dr. Phiilippi]." (Von Mueller.) 23742. Nageia excelsa (D. Don) Kuntze. (Podocarpus dacrydioides A. Rich.). White pine, or Kali i Lutes. " One of the tallest trees of the colony; said to occasionally attain the height of 150 feet. The w T ood is white or pale yellow, tough and compact, straight grained and easily worked, but unfortunately not durable when in contact with the ground or where regularly exposed to dampness. It is very suitable for inside work of all kinds." (T. F. Cheeseman, Fl. N. Zealand.) 23743. Myrsine tjrvillei A. DC. " Te Paii" "This is a small closely branched tree, 10 to 20 feet high; bark red on the young branches. The leaves are alternate, oblong, nearly smooth, margins undulate. The flowers are crowded in fascicles on the 148 JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1908. 33 23740 to 23744— Continued. branches below the leaves; small, whitish. The ovary has a large ses- sile-fringed stigma. The fruits are small, round, and black. " These characters seem to me to be of importance in an ornamental way, if the tree will stand our climate." (H. C. Skeels.) 23744. Clianthtts puniceus (Don) Soland. " This is an old-fashioned greenhouse plant, grown sometimes to cover rafters or trellis work, but more frequently trained around sticks placed around the edge of the pot. Cultivated in eastern greenhouses, and a favorite Californian outdoor shrub. Blooms all winter in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. .The flowers, not very unlike those of the common Erythrina, are freely produced in hanging clusters. Cuttings rooted in early spring may be grown into good-sized plants during the summer. Water should be given sparingly during the dull months. Pruning, re- potting, and tying the shoots should be done just before the growth be- gins. A sharp lookout should be kept for the red spider, frequent syr- ingings being the only remedy for this pest." (G. W. Oliver and W. if., in Encyc. of Amer. Hart.) 148 INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. Aca&to longifolia, 23529. molissima, 23530. Agathis australis, 23450. Alfalfa, Hungarian, 23659. (Peru), 23458 to 23467. sand lucern, 23481. (Spain), 23391, 23468. Algarobilla. See Caesalpinia brevifo- lia. Almond (Spain), 23392, 23469. bitter, 23492. sweet, 23491. Amygdalus communis. 23392, 23469, 23491, 23492. persica, 23449. Andropogon halepensis, 23382, 23488. sorghum, 23333, 23355 to 23363, 23417 to 23422, 23714 to 23716. Arachis hypogaea, 23549. Aristotelia macqui, 23451. Arrowroot (Brazil), 23386. Aster sp., 23503. Astragalus prolixus, 23723. Averrhoa bilimbi, 23471. carambola, 23473. Bamboo (British India), 23476. (Rio de Janeiro), 23425. Banana (Ceylon), 23632 to 23643. (Philippine Islands), 23527. Bean, Bonavist. See Dolichos lablab. Finnish runner, 23543. Hyacinth. See Dolichos lablab. Befri. See Indigofera glandulosa. B ig non ia ung u is-cati, 23353. Caesalpinia brevifolia, 23334. coriaria, 23335. Cajan indicum, 23332, 23735. " Calabaza," 23494. Canarium luzonicum, 23536. Canavali obtusifolium, 23718, 23719. Carica papaya, 23324, 23379, 23380. Carob. See Ceratonia siliqua. Carolina ivory-nut palm. See Coelo- coccus amicarum. Cascalote. See Caesalpinia coriaria. Cassavr. See Manihot sp. Ceratonia siliqua, 23646, 23647. Chinese date. See Zizyphus sativa, 148 Chrysanthemum (Japan), 23496 to 23502, 23504 to 23518. stipulaceum, 23496 to 23502, 23504 to 23518. CJiusquea bambusaeoides, 23425. Citrullus vulgaris, 23711. Citrus aurantium, 23369, 23370. decumana, 23371. limonum, 23367. nobilis, 23368. trifoliata, 23658. Clianthus puniceus, 23744. Coelococcus amicarum, 23644. Colchicum autumnale, 23436, 23631. Coolibah. See Eucalyptus microtheca. Cotton (Africa), 23728. (Venezuela), 23526. Cowpea (Africa), 23720, 23721. Crocus sativus, 23493. Cucumber tree. See Averrhoa bilimbi. Cucumis melo, 23542. Cucurbit a pepo, 23494. Dahlia sp., 23483. Crown, 23483. Daisy, Barberton. See Gerbera jame- soni. Date, Ascherasi, 23438. Dendrocalamus strict us, 23476. Dipterocarpus alatus, 23343. intricatus, 23344. Dolichos lablab, 23329, 23330. Doryanthes palmcri, 23433. Dysoxylum spectabile, 23740. Eleusine coracana, 23722. Eriobotrya japonica, 23622 to 23710. Eucalyptus microtheca, 23495. Fescue, Chewing's. See Festuca rubra dumentorum. Festuca rubra dumentorum, 23712. Ficus carica, 23528. pandurata, 23435. Fig (China), 23528. Fragaria indica, 23345. Garcinia benthami; 23519, celebica, 23520. (Java), 23519, 23520. 35 36 SKKDS AND PLANTS I .M P( HITLT). <;< i hi ra jamesoni, 2335 I. Gladiolus sp., 23437. Glycine hispida, 23325 to 23327, 23336 to 233J \8, 25 1522, 2 I52S 1, 23544 to 23546. Glycyrrhiza glabra, 23627. Go88ypium sp.. 23728. hirsutum, 23526. Grape, Karroo Belle, 23477. Grass, Guinea. Sec Panicum maxi- mum. Johnson. See .\ni><>tion hal- large water. See Paspalum , U3714 to 23716. (Natal), 23422. (R ho d esia), 23333. INDEX OF COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES. 37 Soy bean, Rarchet, 23336. black, 23325, 23523, 23546. greenish yellow, 23522. Meyer, 23338. Riceland, 23337. yellow. 23544, 23545. yellowish green, 23326, 23327. Spathodea sp., 23729. Squash, " Calabaza," 23494. Strawberry (China), 23345. Tamarind (India), 23734. Tamarindus indica, 23734. Telfairea pedata, 23731. Tricholaena rosea, 23390. Undetermined, 23456. 148 Vernonia sp., 23717. Vetch, hairy. See Vicia villosa. Yicia kokanica, 23485. villosa, 23482. Vigna sp., 23730. sesquipedalus, 23328, 23524. unguiculata, 23720, 23721. Viola calcarata, 23645. Vitis vinifera, 23477. Voandzeia subterranea, 23453. Watermelon (Egypt), unedible, 23711. "Woandsu. See Voandzeia subterranea. Zizyphus jujuba, 23439 to 23446. satiua, 23455. o U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY— BULLETIN NO. 153. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief of Bureau. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908: INVENTORY No. 17; Nos. 23745 to 24429. Issued June 30 s 1909, WASHINGTON-- GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1909. BULLETINS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY. The scientific and technical publications of th4 Bureatrof Plan! 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Editor, J. E. Rockwell. Chief Clerk, James E. Jones. Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction. scientific staff. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Frank X. Meyer and William D. Hills, Agricultural Explorers. Albert Mann, Expert in Charge of Special Barley Investigations. F. W. Clarke. Special Agent in Charge of Matting-Rush Investigations. Frederic Chisolm, Expert. Walter Fischer, R. A. Young, and II. C. Skeels. Scientific Assistants. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Office of the Chief, Washington, D. C, April 14, 1909. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith and to recommend for publication as Bulletin Xo. 153 of the series of this Bureau, the accompanying manuscript, entitled "Seeds and Plants Imported During the Period from October 1 to December 31, 1908: Inventory Xo. 17: Xos. 23745 to 24429." This manuscript has been submitted by the Agricultural Explorer in Charge of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction with a view to publication. Respectfully, B. T. Galloway, Chief of Bureau. Hon. James Wilson, . Secretary of Agriculture. 153 3 CONTEXTS Page. Introductory statement 7 Inventory 9 Index of common and scientific nanie.< 55 153 5 B. P. I.— 467. SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED DURING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908: INVENTORY NO. IT; NOS. 23745 TO 24429. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT. It has been the custom for some time to mention in the introductory statement a few of the new arrivals which seem to be worthy the particular attention of the interested plant breeders and experi- menters throughout the country. This does not mean that they will in the end prove the most valuable, for often the promising introduc- tions are "dead failures," while those which come in like poor emi- grants with scarcely a letter of introduction frequently crop up later somewhere in the country as new and valuable cultivated plants. Those who are interested in the remarkable Chinese vegetables, whose possibilities have not at all been tested as they should be in this country, will find Mr. Meyer's collection, which he brought back personally from Peking, a most interesting one (No. 23932 and follow- ing). There can be little doubt that the Chinese restaurants which are scattered all over the country are creating a taste among Ameri- cans for these new vegetables, and the next step in their introduction will be their culture on a small scale to supply the growing demand of these restaurants. Mr. W. T. Swingle has called attention to the possibilities of the Indian bael fruit (No. 23745), both as a possible new fruit which is prized in India and as a dry-land stock for the orange, and living plants of it have been secured. Through Mr. Pink, a plant breeder of Queensland, a new raspberry has been secured which he claims has ahead v become a favorite in Australia (No. 23478). The Florida and California growers of the fruiting hedge plant Carissa will be interested in the newly secured species from Calcutta (No. 23750). A new green-manure legume from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is highly recommended by Professor Hart (No. 23751). A large collection of beans, cowpeas, squashes, field peas, and garbanzos and some remarkable hard-stemmed bamboos, which are quite different from the ordinary oriental bamboos, have been sent by Mr. Husbands (No. 23755 and following; No. 24211 and following; No. 24358 and following). 83020— Bui. 153—09 2 7 8 SEEDS AM) PLANTS IMPORTED. A number of additions to the strains or varieties of alfalfa have been made from Peru, Australia, Spain, and Chile. These are eagerly tried by the experts of the Department, who recognize the great possibilities which lie in any strain of this important plant which may fit into one of the many special conditions in the country. A collection of seed from grasses representing the best grazing species on the veldt of Rhodesia (No. l , :i , .)*_ ) <) and following) will be tested by the agrostologist of the Department. Mr. Meyers collection of Chinese hollyhocks, prince's-feathers, morning-glories, four-o'clocks, balsams, Chinese pinks, marigolds, garden asters, etc., may have something of decided interest in it for American florists (No. 23995 and following). A number of Syrian pomegranates from Sidon have come in for the experiments of the specialist of the Department, who is showing the possibilities of this fruit in America, which has so far been neglected by Americans. A wild gooseberry from an altitude of 10,000 feet, which is used as a hedge plant in the Szechuan Province of central China, and a wild strawberry of good flavor from the same locality have been secured by Mr. Wilson, of the Arnold Arboretum (Xos. 24156 and 24165). Two wild and possibly valuable dahlias from Mexico were sent in by Doctor Rose for the dahlia breeders (Nos. 24168 and 24169). The Bahia Navel orange has been reimported by Consul Demers direct from Bahia, scions being taken from trees that were grafted on the "Laranja da terra" which are said to yield better fruits than those grafted on the "Laranja tanga," two different stocks in use there. A distinct variety of the Para grass which has been so valuable in Texas has been secured from southern Brazil for trial in comparison with that already introduced (Xo. 24402). A collection of Stizolobium, or velvet beans, has been sent on request by Director Treub, of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Java, for the purpose of comparison with the recently introduced species from the Philippines which has proved so unusually promising. The inventory covers a period of three months, from October 1 to December 31, and includes 685 separate introductions. The prepara- tion of the manuscript has been in the hands of Miss Mary A. Austin, and the determinations of the material have been made by Messrs. W. F. Wight and H. C. Skeels, of the Office of Taxonomic and Range Investigations. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer in Charge. Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction, Washington, D. C, April 3, 1909. 153 INVENTORY '23745. Belou marmelos (L.) W. F. Wight, Bael tree. From Savannah, Ga. Presented by Rev. Henry W. Hale. Received October 6, 1908. See No. 22957 for description. 23746. Bambos sexaxexsis Franch. et Sav. Bamboo. From Japan. Presented by the Yokohama Nursery Company, Yokohama, Japan. Received October 2, 1908. " Misuzudake. This is a dwarf variety of bamboo growing wild at high altitude in the province of Shinshiu." ( Yokohama Nursery Company.) 23747. Maxgifera ixdica L. Mango. From Amritsar, Punjab, India. Procured from Mr. Theo. C. Mailer. Received October 8, 1908. Mailer. 23748. Rubus rosaefolius 9 X ellipticus $ . Raspberry. From Wellington Point, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Presented by Mr. James Pink. Received October 3, 1908. "Federal. This is a cross between a variety received from Japan under the name of Rubus flax a (-R. ellipticus Sm.), a strange growing plant, but useless commer- cially; this was the male parent, the mother parent being our native Rubus rosae- folius Sm. I crossed the plants in 1901. I did not think much of the product till the present season, when the variety has improved much by cultivation and has become a great favorite in the markets; in fact, it is the only Rubus grown for com- mercial purposes in Queensland. The fruit is larger than the English raspberry and of a bright crimson color. (Pin/:.) 23749. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Lima, Peru. Presented by Senor Ignacio La Puente, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received July 10, 1908. "Senor La Puente states that this seed is from the latest crop, that it emanates from the Department of Supe, and that the variety is one greatly prized in the coast country of Peru. Kaerger in his paper 'Die Landwirthschaft in Peru' states that in the coastal region of Peru, alfalfa, strange to say, will not grow in the height of summer (January and February), even though it be given ample irrigation. The esteem in which this variety is held may bear some relation to this fact." (Brand.) 23750. Carissa caraxdas L. From Sibpur, Calcutta, India. Presented by Mr. W. W. Smith, acting super- intendent, Royal Botanic Garden. Received October 1, 1908. 153 9 10 SEEDS AND 1M.AN I S !M POM ED. 23750 Continued. •• A dense, spiny Bhrub or sometimes a small tree, flowering from February to April (in India) and bearing a small fruit which is grape-green when young, chang- ing to white and pink as if approaches maturity, and black when fully ripe. The fruit ripens from July to Augusl . •• In India the fruit is made into pickle jusl before it is ripe, and is also employed tarts and puddings. For these purposes it is - u id to be superior to any other In- dian fruit. When ripe it makes a very good jelly equal l<> the red currant, for which purpose it is cultivated in the gardens owned by Europeans. The shrubs are also grown Eor hedges." I Watt, Dictionary of Economic Products of India, ? : 165. 1889.) "This oughl to be of value in southern California where the red currant does not- thrive." (W. F. Wight. 23751. Stizolobii m sp. From Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented by Prof. J. William Hart, director, Agricultural College. Received September 14, 1908. "1 think this will prove one of our best legumes for green manuring." {Hart.) Grown from No. 21094. See this number for description. 23752 and 23753. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Australia. Presented by Mr. Elwood Mead, The State River and Water Supply Commission, Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, Australia, who procured the seed from F. H. Brunning, Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, at the re- quest of Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received August, 1908. Seed of each of the following: 23752. Hunter River or Tamworth. "This comes from the chief alfalfa-grow- ing district in Australia . " ( Mead. ) 23753. Queensland. "This alfalfa was grown at Clifton on the Downs by a man who is well up in the saving of a good strain of broadleaf alfalfa." (Brun- ning.) 23754. Edgeworthia gardxeri (Wall.) Meism. Mitsumata. From Yokohama, Japan. Procured from the Yokohama Nursery Company. Received October 12, 1908. See Xo. 9162 for description. 23755 to 23869. From Chile. Received from Mr. Jose D. Husbands, Limavida, Chile, October 7, 1908. The following seeds and plants, descriptive notes by Mr. Husbands; native names quoted : 23755 to 23759. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. 23755. Extra fine. Grown dry in sandy soil, coast. 23756. u Amidon" 1 (starch). Extra good. 23757. "Coscorones Baya Pintado." Extra good class for any use. Good land. 23758. "Bayas Chieo" (small bay). 23759. " Mendez." Grown in black clay, irrigated. 23760. Vigna uxguiculata (L.) Walp. Cowpea. ■" < 'orregiiela .' ' Very good and extra prolific at the tops or points 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 11 24755 to 23869— Continued. ■ 23761 to 23834. Phaseolus vulgaris L. Bean. 23761. Name unknown. Extra fine class. 23762. " Coscorones Baya." Extra fine class. Prolific. 23763. "Entremetido Chico" (small meddler). A commercial bean largely sown but not of the best quality. Stands droughts and grows in any soil. 23764. "Blanco." Extra good for any purpose. 23765. "Barroso" (muddy). Extra good clas-. 23767. Extra early. 23768. "Aparcido" (found). White pods. The above (S. P. I. Nos. 23755 to 23768) grown by irrigation. 23769 to 23786. Grown dry about 10 miles from the sea. 23769. "Rosilos de Reigo." Largely sown. 23770. "Rosilos de Rule,:' Largely sown. 23771. "Poratos Lacre" (red beans). Grown dry in poor sandy soil. 23772. Grown in poor light soils. 23773. White. Extra fine class; grown in poor soil. 23774. Yellow. Grown dry on coast. 23775. Extra good class; grown in poor soil. 23776. Extra fine; grown in sandy soil. 23777. "Bayas Chico" (small bay). Grown in poor soil. Seed mixed . 23778. " Mantequilla" (butter). Extra superfine class. 23779. Yellow and red. Grown in poor sandy soil. 23780. "Burro Claro" (light-colored donkey). Extra good class; grown in poor soil. 23781. Light yellow, medium size. Grown in poor soil. 23782. Cream and black. Medium quality; grown in bad soil. 23783. "Burro Oscuro" (dark donkey). Extra good class; grown in poor soil. 23784. Light yellow. Grown dry on the coast. 23785. Small, white, good; grown in bad soil. 23786. "Amarillos Chico" (small yellow). Grown in poor soil. 23787 to 23828. Stringless or garden beans grown by irrigation. 23787. Mixed, grown in clay soil. 23788. Round, yellow. 23789 and 23790. (Xo description.) 23791. Very good and productive. 23792 to 23795. (Xo description.) 23796. Brown. 23797. Good class. 23798 and 23799. (No description.) 23800. "Palo" (stick). 153 L2 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 23755 to 23869 Continued. 23761 to 23834 Continued. 23787 to 23828 Continued. 23801. (. 1 sort. 23802. "Siete Semanas" . (seven weeks). Good. 23803. ( No description. 23804. "Overos" Good. 23805. Early and very proline. 23806. Extra early and prolific. 23807. Can b< grown dry in Loose, sandy soil. 23808. Can be grown dry in loose, Bandy soil. 23809 to 23811. (No description.) 23812. A good class. 23813 to 23815. (No description.) 23816. Geese beans. 23817 to 23819. (Xo description.) 23820. Green color. Rare. 23821 to 23827. (Xo description.) 23828. An extra early bean; grows two crops per year when irrigated. 23829 to 23834. Stringless or garden beans from the coast; grown dry. 23829. "Trigo" (wheat). Extra superfine quality. Prolific. 23830. Extra prolific. 23831. "China Lejos Grande." Grown dry in any soil. 23832. All sorts. Grown dry in any soil. 23833. Grown in poor, sandy soil. 23834. Xo name. 23835 and 23836. Phaseolus coccixeus L. Scarlet runner bean. 23835. Pink. 23836. "Parjares." Said to be different from other white classes. Grown by marine dews only. These beans grow in any soil without losing their size or merit. The dif- ference between suitable good and bad land sowing is chiefly in the greater or lesser yield. 23837 to 23840. Cucurbita sp. Squash. 23837. Extra good class. 23838. Extra good; sweet, fiberless, prolific, meat solid; small cavity for seeds. 23839. A very good class. 23840. Pinkish color, large, thick flesh, sweet, mealy, prolific, good. 23841. Cucurbita maxima Duch. Squash. Extra good class. 23842 to 23844. Cucurbita sp. Squash. 23842. Black skinned: thick, sweet, fiberless flesh; extra good. 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31. 1908, 13 23755 to 23869— Continued. 23842 to 23844— Continued. 23843. Extra good class. The above (S. P. I. Xos. 23837 to 23843; grown by irrigation. 23844. Not as good as watered sorts. 23845. Cucurbita maxima Duch. Squash. Good class; sweet, thick, fiberless meat. The above (S. P. I. Xos. 23844 and 23845; grown dry near the coast. The squashes grown dry are of little merit when compared with the irrigated sorts. Note. — "These squashes listed as Cucurbita sp. are probably Cucurbita maxima Duch., but not determinable until grown. These seeds are very different from any squash seeds found heretofore." — (IT'. F. Wight.) 23846 to 23851. Pisum arvexse L. Field pea. The following are common field peas grown dry in poor, sandy soil: 23846. A large, extra sweet field pea; fall sown. 23847. The most ordinary sort. 23848. The most ordinary sort; seed mixed. 23849. Ordinary white peas; grown in poor soil. 23850. Common peas; grown in poor soil. 23851. Grown in bad soil. 23852 to 23855. Cicer arietixum L. Chick-pea. 23852. "Garbanzos Chico" (small). Grown dry in red clay. 23853. "Garbanzos Grande " (large) . Grown dry in loose soil near coast. 23854. "Garbanzos Negro" (black). Grown dry in red clay, 23855. "Garbanzos Grande" (large). Grown dry in clay soil. These peas (S. P. I. Xos. 23846 to 23855) are not samples of the many best classes that can be had elsewhere in Chile, but are samples of the common hardy sorts that grow dry on hills whose soil is so poor that no vegetation of any kind exists except a few stunted red oaks. These are sown broadcast upon the ground and plowed in. 23856 and 23857. Lathyrus sativus L. Grass-pea. 23856. "Chicharos Grande" (large). Grow dry in any soil. Grow larger or smaller according to the quality of the soil. 23857. "Chicharos Chico''' (small). Grow dry in any soil. Always small no matter what class of soil. 23858 and 23859. Lens esculexta Moench. Lentil. 23858. " Lentejas Rosillos " (gray lentil) . Grown dry in bad soil. 23859. Common lentils. Grown dry in bad soil. 23860. Pisum sativum L. Pea. " Arvejones." A class of stringless peas. Both peas and pods are eaten. 23861. Hordeum vulgare L. Barley. "Poda." Grain head has 8 rows. This is mixed with other classes having 2, 4, and 6 rows of grain, respectively. The 4-rowed is called " Caballuna." 23862. Hordeum sp. Barley. Common class grown in damp land; is discolored by the moisture of heavy dews. 153 14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23755 to 23869 Continued. 23863. JuGLANS NIGRA L. Black walnut. Black walnuts long grown dry in < Ihile, but arc qoI oat i\ e of the country. 23884. CHUSQUEA vai.ih\ i i:n - is 1',. \)^>*\■. Bamboo. Colihue or bamboo. Solid stem, grows about 20 to 25 feel high, slightly drooping, .-mall scant foliage, -lion joints, very tough, grows dry on any poor -oil. extra hardy. 23865. Chusquea valdiviensis E. Desv. Bamboo. Colihue or bamboo. Solid Btem, grows straight from 25 to 30 led high, abun- dance of small, long-leaved foliage, a good industrial class, grows dry on any arid -oil. extra hardy. 23866. Arundo donax I.. Giant reed. < 'olihue or bamboo. Hollow stem, grows erect, about 25 to 30 feet high ; roots ixtend on top of the ground. From top to bottom has a rank leaf growth, lik<- irn leaves, extending from two opposite .-ides; the second year it throws out brandies. A valuable commercial class, extra hardy, resists droughts. This was found growing on pure sand which dries to a powder eight months of the year. All of the above (S. P. I. Nos. 23864 to 23866) are from the Coast Cordilleras about 35 to 40 miles from the sea, are readily eaten by all animals; extra hardy. 23867. Chusquea quila (Poir.) Kunth. Bamboo. Quila. A long-leaf-stem class about 20 feet long; grows drooping. 23868. Chusquea quila (Poir.) Kunth. Bamboo. Quila. A drooping class whose short leaves grow in bunches close to the stem from each joint. When the leaves are eaten they quickly grow again and also sprout anew. A good forage class. From 10 to 20 feet long. 23889. Chusquea quila (Poir.) Kunth. Quila. Similar to S. P. I. No. 23867 in leaf; plant somewhat dwarfed; grows from 6 to 12 feet long. All of the above (S. P. I. Nos. 23867 to 23869) are from the Coast Cordilleras about 40 miles from the sea, are extra hardy and grow dry in poorest arid soils. 23870. Rubus paniculatus Smith. Raspberry. From Jaunsar District. ( Jhakrata U. P., India. Presented by Mr. H. G. Billson, Deputy Conservator of Forests, requested by Mr. David Fairchild at the sug- gestion of Mr. Henry M. Dumbleton, Victoria, British Columbia. Received October 13, 1908. ''This 'blue raspberry' grows sparingly in the forests in the Jaunsar District. The bush is small and trailing; the fruit is about the size of a logan berry, but with a beau- tiful blue bloom, and is excellent eating." (Dumbleton.) 'This raspberry is the l Kala Anchu.'' It grows best below 6,000 feet and likes damp, shady ravines." .(Billson.) 23871. Medicago satiya L. Alfalfa. From Elche, Spain. Presented by Dr. L. Trabut, government botanist, Algiers, Algeria, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received February 14, 1908. "This sample of alfalfa was grown at Elche, Spain, where Doctor Trabut personally collected it. Tt has unusually large leaves and Doctor Trabut regards it as being distinct from Algerian alfalfa." (Brand.) 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 15 23872 to 23881. From Paris, France. Presented by Mr. E. Tisserand, Minister of Colonies, Jardin Colonial. Received October 4, 1908. The following plants : 23872 to 23874. Musa paradisiaca L. Banana. 23872. Chec Chwea (Cambodia). 23873. Primitive (Colombia). 23874. Gabon (Reunion). 23875. Musa cavendishii Lamb. Banana. Sweet (New Caledonia). 23876 and 23877. Colocasia esculexta (L.) Schott. 23876. Green. 23877. Violet. 23878. Bombax macrocarpum (Cham. & Schlecht.i Schum. 23879. Passiflora laurifolia L. 23880. Passiflora sp. (Mexico.) 23881. Amorphophallus bulbifer (Roxb.) Blume. 23882. Garcixia cornea L. (?) From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. M. Treub, director, Department of Agriculture. Received October 15, 1908. "The Garcinia cornea L. is a small tree, with horizontal branches; leaves, leathery, shining. Fruit the size of a small orange, bright red; seeds inclosed in a white, juicy, very acid aril." (Hooker, Flora of British India.) '"An evergreen tree; yields an inferior kind of gamboge; wood brown, heavy, of a coarse unequal fiber, hard, rather close grained." ( Watt, Economic Products of India.) '"Imported for use in solving the mangosteen problem." (Fairchild .) 23894 and 23895. Rubus chamaemorus L. From Harrington Harbor, Canadian Labrador. Presented by Miss Edith Mavon, Deep Sea Mission Hospital. Received October 17, 1908. "Plants and fruits of what is locally called the Balce apple; it resembles a yellow raspberry in color and size, tastes of honey and bananas mixed, grows in moist ground on a plant 4 inches high; the flower is white. It is very hardy, for our winters are long and severe, the surface of the ground is still frozen (May 26) and there is snow in all the hollows and shady places." ( Mayon.) 23896. Medicago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Lima, Peru. Presented by Senor Ignacio La Puente, through Mr. Charles J. Brand. Received September, 1908. "This seed probably originated in the vicinity of Supe, in the coastal plain region of Peru." (Brand.) 23897. Cryptocarya rubra (Mol.) Skeels. (Peumus rubra Mol. Sagg. Chil. 185. 1782.) (Cryptocarya peumus Xees.) From Coronel, Chile. Presented by Mr. Teodoro Finger, Estacion Colico, through Mr. O. W. Barrett. Received October 20, 1908. 83020— Bui. 153—09 2 16 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23897 -Continued. ••A beautiful Chilean tree, persistent leaves, produces a -mall pink fruit of the Bize of a -mall olive; natives eal the fruil after boiling it. Very ornamental when fruits are ripe. Requires we\ Boil, can stand frost, grows besl in valley protected from wind, in forests." I Fingi r. I 23899. CJvaria rufa (Dun.) Blume. From Pampanga, Philippine [slands. Presented by Mr. William S. Lyon, Gar- dens of Nagtajan, Manila. P. I. Received October 20, l!)08. Small evergreen fruil tree,from Bea level up to 2,000 feet, lat. 10.1° S.to 16° N. Fruit< oblong (5 cm. X 3 cm.) in grape-like clusters, H> t<> 30 berries. These are edible and fairly palatable, [ntense vermilion red, making tree in fruit very attrac- tive." (Lyon.) 23900. Actixidia ARGUTA (S. & Z.) Planch. (?) From Marblehead, Mass. Received October 21, 1908. "From a 20-year-old vine on the place of Mr. Charles X. Parker, Marblehead, Mass. This vine has borne fruit regularly since it was 8 to 9 years old, and I saw fruit on it. There can be no doubt, therefore, that it is the female variety and a good bearer. The fruit is of delicate flavor." (Fairchild.) 23901. Cecropia peltata L. From Kingston, Jamaica. Presented by Mr. W. Harris, superintendent, Public Gardens, Department of Agriculture, through Mr. P. J. Wester, Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla. Received October 23, 1908. "A variety of the urticaceous quick-growing Cecropias with edible, not very w r ell- flavored fruits; available as a shade tree, abundant in the warmer valleys and rain- forests of Mexico. Introduced for testing at the Subtropical Garden, Miami, Fla." I ( 'h.isolm.) 23902. Medic ago sativa L. Alfalfa. From Peru. Presented by Mr. T. F. Sedgwick, Lima, Peru, for Mr. C. V. Piper. Received October 6, 1908. San Pedro. 23913. Pixus dexsiflora Sieb. & Zucc. Pine. From near Tungling, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank X. Meyer, agricultural explorer, summer of 1908. "(No. 1172a, Nov. 29-08.) This pine grows all over northern China and seems to vary a great deal . " ( Meyer . ) 23914. Nicotiana tomextosa Ruiz. & Pav. From Erfurt, Germany. Purchased from Messrs. Haage & Schmidt, at the re- quest of Mr. A. D. Shamel. Received October 26, 1908. "I know very little about this species, but it was purchased at Mr. George W. Oliver's suggestion in connection with our work in hybridizing tobacco.- It is a very large species, with large leaves and tall stem. At present it is mainly of scientific interest, but on account of its leaf size would probably be valuable as a parent for a composite cross in regions where the yield of tobacco is the main consideration." (/. B. Norton.) 1 53 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 17 23915. Carica papaya L. Papaw. From Singerton, near Hectorspruit, Transvaal, South Africa. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, government agrostologist and botanist, Transvaal Depart- ment of Agriculture, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Received October 26, 1908. "These seeds were procured at an altitude of 1,200 feet, subtropical climate and rather dry. The flavor was excellent, and though I can not say that it will prove superior to that of some grown in the States, it is worth trying.'' {Davy.) 23916. Phaseolus luxatus L. From Rio Mucury, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch, Casa do Correio, Theophilo Ottoni, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Received October 26, 1908. "We have become acquainted with a remarkable legume here. It is a vine which grows to a length of 40 to 50 feet or more, straggling over 3 or even 4 trees of the size of orange trees. It bears its pods of (we have heard) 'most delicious' beans for 3 years in succession, and is very accommodating to a planter who is hard pressed for time, for the beans will remain good on the vine for a long time after they are ripe. Wherever the summer is hot enough, as in Florida, and there is no frost, it would thrive, I think. The only thing it wants is a fertile soil and trees to climb over. One plant will yield a large quantity of beans; on one I saw there were, I should think, 100 pods. The beans are so good that one friend said ' Everyone is mad after them.' : {Birch.) 23917. Carica sp. Wild papaw. From Upper Rio Mucury, Brazil. Presented by Mr. Fred Birch, Casa do Correio, Theophilo Ottoni, Minas Geraes, Brazil. Received October 26, 1908. "Seed of a tree called the 'wild mamau' i. e., wild papaw, as it (the fruit) greatly resembles a papaw in shape. The tree has a large, thick, quickly tapering trunk about 2 feet 6 inches in diameter at the base and a comparatively small head, so that one is quite a remarkable object in the landscape; naturally it only grows in rich forest soil and usually on a slope. Whenever the natives find a young one in the forests they always take it home and plant it near their door, as it is in great repute as a medicine tree. They firmly believe that there is no finer remedy for anaemia than its fruits. Do not forget that this fruit is a somewhat difficult one to eat. It has the strange effect of scratching the tongue and sides of throat so much as to draw blood. Whether this is due to minute spicules of flinty substance or a corrosive property of the juice I have not yet found out, but I found that when my mouth and throat had become hardened by eating 3 or 4 I could take them with impunity. The largest fruits are quite small compared to the cultivated papaw, being only 4 inches long and 1£ inches in diameter, of a bright orange color, with tender skin and of luscious ap- pearance. The foliage is very ornamental, like horse-chestnut in miniature; it is quite striking and unlike every other forest tree here." (Birch.) 23918 and 23919. From New York. Presented by Mr. George V. Xash, head gardener. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New JTork City, at the request of Mr. Frank N. Meyer. Received October 26, 1908. Seed of each of the following: 23918. Berberis amurensis Rupr. " Stock secured from Biltmore Nursery in 1903." (Xash.) "A densely branched shrub 4 to 5 feet high, quite variable, as seen in the New York Botanic Garden. At the time of my visit, early in September, 153 18 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 23918 and 23919— Continued. L908, the bushes won- most heavily Loaded with bright scarlel berries, mak- ing them extremely ornamental. Mr. Nash said that, in his expectation, this particular variety may even replace B. thunbergii on accounl of Lta early and ornamental fruiting capacities." ]£eyer.) 23919. I. n, i \i .-p. "This came to us ;t~ Ligustrum ma88aloungeanum. u i Nash.) "A remarkable privet, with rather Large Leaves, of dark green, glossy ap- pearance. Grows densely branched and Is of somewhat Eastigiate habit. May In' of use in hybridization work when attempts are being made to create a privet combining the hardiness of L. ibota with the Leaf characteristics of /. . >>i ii li'/o/ in in." M( • 23920 to 23929. From South Africa. Presented by Mr. W. C. S. Paine, through Mr. W. 1 >. W'arne, Cecil Botel, Umtali, Rhodesia, South Africa. Receive d July 20, 19C8. Seed of each of the following: 23920. Eragrostis sp. 23921. Eragrostis sp. 23922. Bambos (?). 23923. Tristachya biseriata Stapf. 23924. Tristachya rehmanni Hack. 23925. Pogoxarthria falcata (Hack.) Rendle. 23926. Panicum serratum (Thunb.) R. Br. 23927. Themeda forskalii Hack. 23928. Axdropogox rufus (Nees) Kunth. (?) 23929. Axdropogon pleiarthrox Stapf. (?) " The above selection I made from veldt cattle favor, although I can not claim to state with any authority the specific value of the grasses. The soil is dioritic, a sandy loam, varying in color from pinkish red, deep red, and chocolate." {Paine.) 23930 to 24113. From China. Brought by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, direct from China. Turned over to this office to be numbered for distribution Octo- ber, 1908. The following seed.-: 23930. Astragalus sixicus L. "(No. 986a, May 31, 1908.) A few seeds of a most important leguminous plant, which is grown and plowed under for manure on low-lying rice fields. Sown in the autumn in rows or broadcast, plowed under in May or early June just before the rice has to be planted. According to the Chinese, is not fit as a cattle food. Collected on some bamboo boxes while en route to America aboard S. S. Ashtabula, the soil coming from near Hangchow, Chekiang, China." {Meyer.) 23931. Medicago dexticulata Willd. Bur clover. "(No. 987a, May 28, 1908.) A yellow-flowered bur clover, grown by the Chinese on low-lying rice fields as a winter crop, to be plowed under in spring, serving as manure. Mostly sown in autumn in rows or broadcast after coming up by itself. The cattle feed eagerly upon this crop. Collected on some 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 19 23930 to 24113— Continued. bamboo boxes aboard S. S. Ashtabula, while en route to America, the soil coming from near Hangchow, Chekiang, China." (Meyer.) 23932. Lagexaria vulgaris Ser Gourd. From Chinanfu, Shantung, China. "(No. 988a, September, 1908.) A small-fruited ornamental gourd, out of which the Chinese manufacture little carved vessels for ornaments."' (Meyer.) 23933. Cucurbita sp. From Spask, eastern Siberia. " (989a, Oct. 20, 1906.) An ornamental gourd, producing remarkable quaint fruits which vary in all ways. Given to me by a Russian farmer. ' ' ( Meyer.) 23934. Cucurbita pepo L. Squash. From Pangshan, Chihli, China. " , (Xo. 990a, November, 1907.) A large turban-shaped gourd, one part of which is orange-yellow colored while the other part is green with orange stripes. Quite ornamental.*' (Meyer.) 23935. Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 991a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese cucum- ber called Huang kua; grown on trellises in the open ground." (Meyer.) 23936. Cucumis melo L. Muskmelon. From Peking, Chihli, China. " No. 992a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A small musk- melon; grown on light sandy soil. Chinese name Hsien kua." Meyer.) 23937. Luffa cylixdrica (L.) Roemer. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 993a, Mar. 25, 1908.) -A dishrag gourd, the tender young fruits of which are eaten by the Chinese. Chinese name Shi kua." (Meyer.) 23938. Bexixcasa cerifera Savi. Gourd. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 994a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A gourd eaten by the Chinese. Chinese name Tung kua." (Meyer.) 23939. Actixostemma sp. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 995a. Mar. 25, 1908.) A very rare cucur- bitaceous plant, called in Chinese Ly kua tze." ( Meyer.) 23940 to 23945. Lagexaria vulgaris Ser. Gourd. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) .23940. "(No. 996a.) Chinese name Ya ng hu hi." 23941. "(No. 997a.) 'Chinese name Yohhulu" 23942. "(No. 998a.) Chinese name Ko ko hu hi." 23943. "(No. 999a.) Chinese name Shoo yar yow hu lu" 23944. "(No. 1000a.) Chinese name Ta yar yow hu lu." 23945. "(No. 1001a.) Chinese name Ta pauw hu hi." "The above Lagenarias are grown by the Chinese on trellises in their gardens; the very young fruits are often eaten stewed as a vegetable; the old, well- ripened gourds are used as bottles for oil, wine, and water ; or when cut in two lengthwise are used for water dippers and for pans in which to keep things. The large round gourds serve the country Chinese for the same purpose as our drawers in cupboards do, viz, to keep things stored in; and lastly these Lage- naria seeds are often boiled with salt and sold as an appetizing delicatesse." (Meyer.) 153 >> >» > J 20 SEEDS AND PLANTS [MPORTED. 23930 to 24113— Continued. 23946 to 23952. Cuci kiuta pbpo L. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, L908.) 23946. "(No. 1002a. Chinese name San hua 23947. "(No. L003a. Chinese name Nan hua. 23948. "(No. L004a.) Chinese name Taunanhua." 23949. "< No. 1005a. I < hinese name Tchoo ten hua 23950. "i No. L006a. I Chinese name Ba loeng woo hua." 23951. "(No. 1007a.) Chinese name Shi bin woohua." 23952. "(No. 1008a.) Chinese name Ihi hu hua." "The above numbers include pumpkins and squashes and are used by the Chinese as vegetables, either stewed or boiled. The seeds too are roasted or boiled in salted water and then dried. The plants are mostly grown between corn, sorghum, and other tall-growing crops, sometimes even on rather alkaline soil." (Meyer.) 23953 to 23956. Dolichos lablab L. Bonavist bean. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23953. "(No. 1009a.) Chinese name Lung tsao pian doh. Black colored." 23954. "(No. 1010a.) Chinese name Tze pian doh. Black colored." 23955. "(No. 1011a.) Chinese name Ching pian doh. Brown colored." 23956. "(No. 1012a.) Chinese name Pai pian doh. White colored." "All the above hyacinth [bonavist] beans are grown by the Chinese against sorghum-stem fences and between sorghum and corn crops, in which case they use the stems of these last-named plants for their support. The pods when green and juicy are sliced and eaten boiled as a vegetable; the leaves when dry are boiled in soups and considered a rather expensive food." (Meyer.) 23957. Phaseolus coccineus L. Scarlet runner bean. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1013a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The scarlet runner is grown sparsely in northern China against fences of sorghum stems and on poles, apparently for ornament, though the fresh pods are sliced and eaten boiled and the dry beans are sometimes cooked in soups. Chinese name Hua p ia n doh . ' ' ( Meyer . ) 23958. Phaseolus Vulgaris L. From Peking, Chihli, China. ' ' (No. 1014a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A form of garden bean, loving a rich garden soil, but being able to stand much alkali. The young pods are eaten boiled as a vegetable; the dry beans are cooked in soups. Chinese name Yueng pian doh." (Meyer.) 23959. Vigna sesquipedalis (L.) W. F. "Wight. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1015a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A long string bean, the pods of which are eaten boiled as a vegetable. Has to be grown on stakes and is remarkably productive. Chinese name Chiang doh.'" (Meyer.) 23960. Abrus praecatorius L. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1016a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The paternoster bean; grown by the Chinese for medicine and for ornament, namely, they manufacture beads and bracelets of the seeds by stringing them on strong threads. Chinese name Yaehohua." (Meyer.) 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31. 1908. 21 23930 to 24113— Continued. 23961. Ricinus communis L. Castor oil bean. From Peking, Chikli, China. "(No. 1017a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The castor oil bean which is grown all over China, the oil being used for culinary purposes, viz, all the doughnuts and small cakes which the Chinese eat for breakfast are fried in it, and it seems to lose its peculiar medicinal properties after having been heated. Chinese name Ta ma tze." (Meyer.) 23962. Coix lacryma-jobi L. Job's tears. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1018a, Mar. 25, 1908.) The well-known Job's tears, seeds of which are used for ornaments.' Chinese name Tsao choo tze. n (Meyer.) 23963 and 23964. Brassica pekixexsis (Lour.) Skeels. (Sixapis pekix- ensis Lour.) (Brassica petsai Bailey.) Chinese cabbage. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23963. "(Xo. 1019a.) Chinese name Boo to pax tied." 23964. "(Xo. 1020a.) Chinese name Shoo pai tsai" "Sow the cabbages at the end of July or early in August, transplant in early September in well-worked and heavily manured soil. Do not let them suffer from lack of water. Harvest after the first heavy frost and store away in a cool, frostproof cellar. Will do especially well in the irrigated sections of the L'nited States." (Meyer.) 23965. Brassica juncea (L.) Cass. Chinese mustard. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1021a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Grown as an early vegetable for greens, being sown very early in spring in a well-worked, light, warm soil. Pulled up and sold in bunches; also picked for private use. Chi- nese name Yitiai." (Meyer.) 23966. Brassica rapa L. Turnip. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 1022a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a long, white spring turnip. As such, grow it in light, well- worked soil. Sow in rows as early as possible in a protected place. The turnips stewed with milk form a good dish in the early summer. Chinese name Pien lang." (Meyer.) 23967. Pvaphaxus sativus L. Radish. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1023a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A red variety. Sow in hills, distance H feet apart, in early August, on well-drained soil. Har- vest before heavy frost. Store in cellar for winter use. Eaten stewed like turnips. Chinese name Tung lung hong lou ba." (Meyer.) 23968 and 23969. Raphaxus sativus L. Radish. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23968. "(No. 1024a.) Chinese name Tsui lou poo (green radish- turnip)." 23969. "(No. 1025a.) Chinese name Hong swee lou poo (red radish- turnip)." "These peculiar roots are largely eaten by the Chinese as appetizers and really are very pleasing to the taste and promote digestion. Sow in early August in well-drained soil, in hills 1J feet apart in each direction. Harvest before a heavy frost and store in cool cellars for winter use. Always eaten raw and sliced lengthwise." (Meyer.) 153 22 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23930 to 24113 Continued. 23970. Aim m ORAVEOLEN8 I.. Celery. From Peking, Chihli, China. " No. 1026a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese variety of celery, much used in soups and in various other dishes, although quite strong. May contain more of the active alkaloids than our own varieties and be of use in celery-salt manufacture. Chinese name Hit da£n mae hua." [ !>e carn.t. Sow in row.- in Bomewhal Bandy though rich Boil. Do not let them have any lack of water. Chinese name //" lou poo." {Meyer.) 23972. CORIANDBUM SATIVUM I.. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1028a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A well-known herli. the young leaves of which are used by the Chinese to flavor their soups with. The seeds are also used in various kinds of candy. Chinese name Hsu it tsai." ( Meyer.) 23973. Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. -1029a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chinese lettuce which does not form a head, but the stems get to be quite fleshy and are stewed like asparagus. Quite tasty. Chinese name Sun tsai." (Meyer.) 23974. Beta vulgaris L. Beet. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1030a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Probably a red beet root, the young leaves of which are eaten stewed and also the roots when about full grown. This is inferior to our own varieties. Chinese name Hong pai tsai.'" (Meyer.) 23975. Capsicum annuum L. Pepper. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1031a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A Chihli pepper grown by the Chinese partly for ornament and partly for condiments. Chinese name Shi tze cheeow." (Meyer.) 23976. Solanum meloxgena L. Eggplant. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1032a, Mar. 25, 1908.) An eggplant which may turn out to be more ornamental than useful. Chinese name Chieng yen chi." (Meyer.) 23977 to 23983. Celosia argentea L. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23977. "(No. 1033a.) Chinese name Hong gee kuan hua." 23978. "(No. 1034a.) Chinese name Huang gee kuan hua." 23979. "(No. 1035a.) Chinese name Huang shoo gee kuan hua " 23980. "(No. 1036a.) Chinese name Tze shoo gee kuan hua." 23981. "(No. 1037a.) Chinese name Hong shoo gee kuan hua." 23982. "(No. 1038a.) Chinese name Pai shoo gee kuan hua." 23983. "(No. 1039a.) Chinese name Kuan shang chiar kuan." "The above forms are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants." ( Meyer.) 23984 to 23988. Amaranthus spp. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23984. "(No. 1040a.) Chinese name Lo lie show." 23985. "(No. 1041a.) Chinese name Hong doo chuang hua." 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908. 23 23930 to 24113— Continued. 23984 to 23988— Continued. 23986. "(No. 1042a.) Chinese name Sen doo chuang hua." 23987. " (No. 1043a.) Chinese name Tze doo chuang hua." 23988. " (Xo. 1044a.) Chinese name Pai doo chuang hua." "The above plants are grown by the Chinese in their gardens as summer annuals . " ( Meyer . ) 23989. Papaver somxiferum L. Poppy. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1045a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A poppy grown for its ornamental flowers in gardens in North China. Chinese name Hong yeen swee hua. ' ' ( Meyer.) 23990 to 23992. Papaver rhoeas L. Poppy. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23990. "(Xo. 1046a.) Chinese name Hong yii mie ren hua." 23991. " (No. 1047a.) Chinese name Pai yii mie ren hua." 23992. " (Xo. 1048a.) Chinese name Ten yii mie ren hua." "These flowering poppies are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden annuals. Sow early." (Meyer.) 23993 and 23994. Cassia occidentalis L. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25. 1908.) 23993. "(No. 1049a.) Chinese name Huang uhee tze." 23994. " (Xo. 1050a.) Chinese name Sing huang whee tze." " The above are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants. " ( Meyer.) 23995 to 23999. Polygonum orientale L. Prince 's-feather. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 23995. " (Xo. 1051a.) Chinese name Swee ping hua." 23996. " (Xo. 1052a.) Chinese name Pai mow dan." 23997. "(Xo. 1053a.) Chinese name Hong mow dan." 23998. "(Xo. 1054a.) Chinese name Tze mow dan." 23999. "(Xo. 1055a.) Chinese name Ten mow dan." "All the foregoing varieties of prince 's-feather are cultivated by the Chinese of Xorth China in their gardens as ornamental plants. The colors of the bracts range from pure white to dark red. Plants are able to stand alkali very well and may be of use in the Western States." (Meyer.) 24000. Hibiscus sp. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(Xo. 1056a, Mar. 25, 1908.) An ornamental plant grown in gardens in Xorth China. Chinese name Huang tchu kuri hua." (Meyer.) 24001 and 24002. Datura sp. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24001. " (Xo. 1057a.) Chinese name Tze la ba hua." 24002. "(Xo. 1058a.) Chinese name Ta pai la ba hua." " Both of these are apparently Solanaceae and are grown by the Chinese of Xorth China as ornamental garden plants. They may prove to be novelties." (Meyer.) 83020— Bui. 153—09 4 24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23930 to 24113— Continued. 24003 to 24008. Malva sp. Prom Peking, Chihli, china. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24003. "(No. L059a.) Chinese name Hong shoo show gee." 24004. "(No. L060a. Chinese name Ten shoo show gee." 24005. "(No. K)(iLa.) Chinese name Pai shi gee hoi tang. " 24006. "iXd. 1062a.) (l)iin~<- name Lang shigee had tang." 24007. "(No. 1063a.) Chinese name Hong shi ge< haitang." 24008. " ( No. 1064a.) Chinese name Pai shi gee hai tan be somewhat hardier than our own strains." {Meyer.) 24059 to 24062. (Undetermined.) From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24059. "(No. 1115a.) Chinese name Ta nai Jcong." 24060. "(No. 1116a.) Chinese name Pai nai hong.'''' 24061. "(No. 1117a.) Chinese name Hong sho yo." 24062. "(No. 1118a.) Chinese name Sun luan moo:' "These four numbers represent apparently a Salvia or some closely allied genus of Menthaceae; they are grown by the Chinese as ornamental garden plants." (Meyer.) 24063 to 24066. Diaxthus chixexsis L. Chinese pink. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24063. "(No. 1119a.) Chinese name Hong shir chow." 24064. "(No. 1120a.) Chinese name Ten shir chow." 24065. "(No. 1121a.) Chinese name Tze.shir chow:' 24066. "(No. 1122a.) Chinese name Pai shir chow.". "The above are apparently different varieties of Chinese pinks, which are favorite plants in Chinese gardens." (Meyer.) 24067 to 24069. (Undetermined.) From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24067. "(No. 1123a.) Chinese name Hong wan sho chii hua." 24068. "(No. 1124a.) Chinese name Pai wan sho chii hua." 24069. "(No. 1125a.) Chinese name Huang wan sho chii hua." "Grown ?.s an ornamental garden plant in North China." (Meyer.) "These seeds belong to a species of Asteracese." (H. C. Skeels.) 24070. Helianthus sp. From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1126a, Mar. 25, 1908.) Apparently a Helianthus or a closely allied composite. Grown as an ornamental garden plant in North China. Chinese name Hong mi lou sung." (Meyer.) 24071 to 24073. Helianthus annuus L. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24071. "(No. 1127a.) Chinese name Huang hwi hua." 24072. "(No. 1128a.) Chinese name Cheeoo lien tung." 153 OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, l l j08, 27 23930 to 24113— Continued. 24071 to 24073— Continued. 24073. "(No. 1129a.) Chinese name Tsau yang hua." •These sunflower varieties are cultivated in China for their seeds, which are eaten as a delicatesse; for their leaves, which are fed to domestic ani- mals; and for their stalks, which are used for fuel." (Meyer.) 24074 and 24075. CrysANthemum coronarium L. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24074. "(No. 1130a.) Chinese name Hoow tze hang." 24075. "(No. 1131a.) Chinese name Yae lie listen.'' "The above are grown by the Chinese in North China as ornamental garden plants." (Meyer.) 24076 to 24078. Crassixa elegaxs (Jacq.) Kuntze. Zinnia. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24076. "(No. 1132a.) Chinese name Hong chung mae hua." 24077. "(No. 1133a.) Chinese name Huang chung ye mae hua. " 24078. "(No. 1134a.) Chinese name Pai mu sie mae hua." " The above are apparently varieties of Crassina elegans, which is grown sparsely as a garden plant in North China." (Meyer.) 24079 to 24081. Calendula officinalis L. Marigold. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24079. "'(No. 1135a.) Chinese name Tenhsifan lien." 24080. "(No. 1136a.) Chinese name Hong hsifan lien." 24081. "(No. 1137a.) Chinese name Chung tsaen tze hua." "The above are varieties of the ordinary marigold, grown as an ornamental garden plant in North China." (Meyer.) 24082 to 24085. Tagetes erecta L. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24082. "(No. 1138a.) Chinese name Hung chii hua." 24083. "(No. 1139a.) Chinese name Hong chii hua." 24084. "(No. 1140a.) Chinese name Hongfi Jung hua." 24085. "(No. 1141a.) Chinese name Huang fu jung hua." "The above are apparently varieties of Tagetes erecta or a form closely allied to it. They are grown as ornamental garden annuals by the Chinese of North China." (Meyer.) 24086. Lactuca sativa L. (?) From Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 1142a, Mar. 25, 1908.) A composite. Grown as an ornamental garden plant in North China. Chinese name Hong i wei hua." ( Meyer . ) 24087 to 24109. Callistemma chixexsis (L.) Skeels. (Aster chixexsis L.) (Callistephus chixexsis Nees.) China aster. From Peking, Chihli, China. (Mar. 25, 1908.) 24087. "(No. 1143a.) Chinese name Huang chiang hsi la hua." 24088. "(No. 1144a.) Chinese name Lang chiang hsi la hua." 24089. "(No. 1145a.) Chinese name Hwt i chiang hsi la hua." 24090. "(No. 1146a.) Chinese name Hua chiang hsi la hua." 153 28 EDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 23930 to 24113 Continued. 24087 to 24109— Continued 24091. "(No. 11 17a. 24092. 24093. 24094. 24095. 24096. 24097. 24098. 24099. 24100. 24101. 24102. 24103. 24104. 24105. 24106. 24107. 24108. 24109. No. 1 1 18a. No. II 19a. No. 1150a. No. I L51a. "(No: L152a. "(No. 1153a. No. 1154a. "(No. 1155a. " No. U56a. "(No. 1157a. Xo. 1158a. "(No. 1159a. "(No. 1160a. "(No. 1161a. "(No. 1162a. "(No. 1163a. "(No. 1164a. "(No. 1165a. Chinese name /- chiang hsi la hua.* Chinese name Nan hong chiang hsi la hua." Chinese name Moohojung tchuchianghsilahua." Chinese oame Huayungtchu chiang hsi la." Chinese name Fen yungtchu chiang hsi la." Chinese name Tze yung trim chiang hsi la." Chinese name Hong yung tchu chiang hsi la." ( hinese name Pai yung tchu chiang hsi la." Chinese name Pai hua pien chiang hsi la." Chinese name Tze hua pien chiang hsi la." Chinese name Chiang hsi chii." Chinese name Pai Jcwei choo chii." Chinese name Hong kwei chow chii." Chinese name Huang kwei chow chii." Chinese name Lang kwei chow chii." Chinese name Fen kwei chow chii." Chinese name Tze kwei chow chii." Chinese name Hua kwei chow chii." Chinese name Moo ho kwei chow chii." "The above are apparently various forms and varieties of our ordinary garden aster, which is held in high esteem by the Chinese as a garden flower. There are said to be yellow-flowered varieties among this collection, but in general the seeds will be found to be very much mixed. "As the garden aster is a native of northern Asia there may be found some types among this lot that may be of value for breeding purposes or for rather uncongenial climates." {Meyer.) 24110 to 24112. Panicum miliaceum L. Proso millet. From northern Korea. (September, 1906.) 24110. "(No. 1168a.) A white-seeded drooping millet." 24111. "(No. 1169a.) A red-seeded drooping millet." 24112. "(No. 1170a.) A black-seeded drooping millet." r "Apparently rare forms of millet grown by the Koreans for food. These few seeds were picked by me, while passing a few fields near the upper regions of the Tumen River and I never came across them again later on." (Meyer.) 24113. Panicum sp. From northern Korea. "(No. 1171a, September, 1906.) A millet grown on very low lying lands; used by the poor peasants, when ground up, as a gruel. Try it on low river bottoms as a late fodder crop; it